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M AG A ZINE

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THE PERILS OF PAULA

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Letter from the Editor Letters to the Editor

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HLN’s Morning Anchor Robin Meade Grady Hospital’s Dr. Nadine Kaslow Monica Pearson: The Perils of Paula Laura Seydel’s Earth-Friendly Tips Ed Voyles Automotive Business Award Atlanta’s Independent Schools Buckhead Coalition’s Legacy of Service Gallery Views Exhibitions Calendar

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Cristancho-Triesch Wedding Sylvia Weinstock’s Amazing Cakes Luxe Designer Looks Toast Worthy Anniversaries

SOCIETY Parties for a Cause EmPower Party for GCAPP Skyland Trail’s Benefits of Laughter On the Horizon Shepherd Center Legendary Party Swan House Ball Cause to Celebrate

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24 SWEETHEART HLN’s morning anchorwoman 24 AMERICA’S Robin Meade earns rave reviews as a recording artist.

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BRIDES 62 BEAUTIFUL Kandis Wood, Lina Cristancho and Maggie Hagedorn walk down the aisle in high style.

ART 76 CONFECTIONARY Sylvia Weinstock’s stunning cakes set the stage for lavish weddings around the world.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Lavish, Luxurious & OPULENT

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hese are the key words to describe the fall issue of Southern Seasons Magazine! You may want to start by viewing the world’s first $75 million diamond ring. Or, perhaps you’re in the market to order a $100,000 cake? We’ve got it in this issue and so much more.

As we look forward to the first cool evening breeze of autumn, we’re gearing up to the most exciting social season of the year. We proudly present exclusive features on some of the most glamorous weddings of the past season, including the nuptials of three breathtaking brides: Kandis Wood-Jackson, Maggie Hagedorn-Fitzgerald and Lina Cristancho-Triesch.

We are thrilled to present one of the most recognizable and adorable celebrities who calls the South home: the enchanting Robin Meade, HLN’s wake-up anchor and recording artist, whose life is a whirlwind of amazing accomplishments, including a happy 20-year marriage!

Who says women can’t have it all? My special thanks to Lynn Anne Huck for introducing me to Robin, whose warmth and wit made our interview completely entertaining!

I spent some quality time visiting with Frosty and Bentley, the incredibly intelligent and highly trained “animal assisted therapy” dogs at the Shepherd Spinal Center (which was just ranked as one of the ten best hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report).

These endearing canines do more than offer comfort and company to the special needs patients at Shepherd, and they will be the guests of honor at this year’s Legendary Party, chaired by the delightful Karen Spiegel.

I can always count on incredible insiders to hook us up with celebrity features! Thanks to my fabulous friends Elizabeth Allen and Tony Conway, I was introduced to the most famous wedding cake designer in the world, Sylvia Weinstock. Let us tempt you with images of eight-foot-tall edible masterpieces, created by New York’s iconic grande

Frosty and Bentley with Eileen Gordon at Shepherd Spinal Center.

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Southern Seasons special editors have really knocked it out of the park this issue! Dr. Karin Smithson interviewed one of her personal heroes in her field, the amazing Dr. Nadine Kaslow, Grady’s Chief of Psychology, whose practice is both encompassing and inspirational as she tackles some of the most important social needs of our time.

Monica Pearson both astonished and impressed me with a bold and insightful story about her friend, the controversial queen of southern cuisine, Paula Deen. In a remarkable piece of investigative journalism, Monica presents some startling facts about the corporations whose knee-jerk reactions to terminate their business dealings with Paula may appear to have been dramatically punitive and unreasonable. Monica, who is a seasoned journalist, simply offers her refreshingly sane and sober perspective so that you, the readers, can decide.

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Letters TO THE EDITOR spectacular

This was a edition, done with such grace and beauty...

You have a great team who put this together.”

I just received the summer edition of Southern Seasons and I am so truly honored to not only have been on the cover but privileged to have such an amazing spread about the wedding. I would like to extend my most sincere gratitude and appreciation for all of your hard work and thought. Everything was so lovely. This was a spectacular edition, done with such grace and beauty. You have made me feel like a princess. My family and Tim are overwhelmed with joy by this issue. You have such a great team who put this together! I will cherish this for the many years to come.

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The wedding issue is a natural progression for Southern Seasons and is a brilliant idea!

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I just received the latest issue of Southern Seasons with Alison Bloom on the cover.

Gorgeous photograph of Alison and of all of the family and wedding party! I was honored to be a guest at the wedding and to celebrate such a happy occasion.

Alison was the happiest bride I have ever seen and so was her husband Tim! Congratulations again to the happy couple!

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Please accept our appreciation for the two-page Open Hand profile in your recent early summer issue. Southern Seasons is a powerful vehicle for acknowledging worthy causes and the caring community and business leaders who champion those causes. The feature you did on Open Hand was incredibly helpful to educating people about our profound purpose and engaging them in our mission. We were indeed honored. The spotlight on our upcoming September 19th signature fundraiser, Party in the Kitchen, was tremendous!

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Southern Seasons with potent, relevant journalism, coupled with a presentation of luxury that titillates the senses. My clients and I are enthralled, eagerly awaiting each new edition. The fall issue is sure to be a visual tour de force, signaling a “Southern Season” that robustly reflects The New Optimism sweeping our city.

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n her 2009 New York Times best-selling book, “Morning Sunshine! How to Radiate Confidence and Feel It Too,” she admitted to having had panic attacks and some issues with insecurity during the earlier years of her stellar career. If she had not written about this, HLN’s “Morning Express” anchorwoman and gifted recording artist, Robin Meade, would simply not be believable, seeming just too good to be true.

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She’s a stunning beauty (former Miss Ohio) with a razor sharp wit and the most adorable personality on the air. She has become America’s sweetheart to millions of fans who simply prefer their morning news with Robin, who doesn’t shy away from editorial comments on some of the day’s more lighthearted and unusual news stories. Her energy and upbeat style of reporting seem to set the tone for her morning co-workers, who rise to the bar set by Robin. She’s live at the anchor desk from 6 a.m. till noon. And then after, she pursues more avocational passions, including her love for songwriting and recording music, personal appearances, philanthropic endeavors and, oh yes, a happy marriage.

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Robin’s lyrics come from her heart. She sings of love, loyalty and life. A passionate patriot and full of gratitude, she shares this emotion poetically and beautifully in song.

summer, following her debut “Brand New Day” in 2011, that reached #24 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. “There is a similarity between reporting the news and songwriting – reporting about the wins and the losses, writing about human experiences and struggles.”

Perhaps one of Robin’s secrets of success is her down-to-earth, easily approachable persona. She’s a charmer who relates easily to the masses. She loves NASCAR, country music and everything that is the fabric of Americana. She is a heartfelt patriot who loves her country and knows she’s living the American dream. Everything about Robin’s public life shows the kind of person she really is.

Her recent July 4 special focused on our military veterans who’ve embraced the therapeutic process of songwriting as a cathartic way of helping themselves with PTSD.

Although Robin has been granted asylum as a transplanted Southerner, the fact is that she grew up in the center of the USA in Ohio, where her dad was a preacher and her mom was a plant manager. Her home was always filled with music and laughter, a lifestyle legacy which is evident in her delightful demeanor and which has contributed to her mammoth success.

She recalls, “We used to have family jam sessions on Saturday nights, with my dad on the acoustic guitar and me on the piano. I grew up loving pop and rock.”

Husband Tim was the captain of the high school football team and Robin was the homecoming queen. (Norman Rockwell, are you reading this?). Having lived all over the country before grabbing the brass ring with CNN/HLN, Robin loves calling the suburbs of North Atlanta home, where she and Tim share “opposite sleep schedules” along with a nephew and

Before joining HLN in 2001, Robin Meade anchored at Chicago’s WMAQ, after stops at WSVN in Miami and WCMH in Columbus, Ohio. Her first job in broadcasting came at WMFD in Mansfield, Ohio, where she did TV & radio news. She leaped to Cleveland’s WJW the same year she was Miss Ohio.

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two dogs. “The cost of living in greater Atlanta is a fraction of most big cities. Our home would’ve cost four times as much anywhere else!”

Robin is a passionate and compassionate supporter of our military veterans, supporting programs and foundations that help soldiers heal, re-acclimate and adjust to their normal lives. She deeply respects the sacrifices they make, the danger they are in, their families’ concerns and the unfortunate trauma that so many of them endure and survive. “These soldiers are selfless,” said Robin, who has been hosting the network’s “Salute to Troops” for eight years.

Robin was graduated from Ashland University with a degree in Radio/TV Production, Performance & Programming and a minor in political science. It was there she first met Tim. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight, as she confided the often hilarious courtship that followed. The couple will celebrate their 20th anniversary in November. Her sage advice to girlfriends who are dating: “Funny lasts forever.”

HLN (HEADLINE News Network) is a spin-off of the legendary CNN, with its own unique style of reporting the most important stories of the day from a line-up of anchors, each with their own individual style and format, who deliver the news with topical and subjective editorial commentary. In recent years, HLN’s afternoon line-up of shows has focused on the country’s fascination with the crimes and trials of the famous and infamous leading the news. Robin Meade’s refreshingly optimistic morning style of reporting is dramatically contrasted by Jane Valez Mitchell, Nancy Grace and Dr. Drew Pinsky, who end each day focusing on true crimes which have become some of the most watched news shows in the country.

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“It takes a NASCAR pit crew to put my makeup on each morning,” she says with a laugh. “My job is to start your day and wake everyone up.”

Bestowed with the prestigious Gracie Award for Outstanding News Anchor in 2010, Robin is proud that her work as a singer and songwriter is earning rave reviews, as well. Her new album, produced by Victoria Shaw of Lady Antebellum fame, includes seven original songs written by Meade. “Robin’s a true artist with a deep understanding of who she is,” Shaw stated.

“We all want to feel included, supported and accepted,” said Meade, who fell in love with country music in 1992, while listening to “I Feel Lucky” by Mary Chapin Carpenter. “There’s a universal need for a shared emotion, the feeling you’re being talked with, not to, and that we’re in this together. That’s the vibe musically, too.”

When the President calls and invites you to go skydiving, you say, “Yes, of course, love to...” Here’s Robin, after jumping out of what she described as “a perfectly good plane” with President George H. W. Bush for his 85th birthday in 2009.

T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION BEST CELLARS DINNER Robin Meade supports a number of nonprofits including the T.J. Martell Foundation, for which she is co-chairing its Best Cellars Dinner with legendary music attorney Joel Katz (#34 of Billboard’s Power 100) and entertainment business manager Robert Polay. Set 28

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for October 26 at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, this annual star-studded event benefits the foundation, which Katz founded in Atlanta in honor of his lifelong friend. It locally funds a cancer research fellowship grant at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

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On the red carpet at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Awards.

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Hosts Robin Meade, Sam Champion and A.J. Hammer speak on stage during The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 16, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.

Amazing

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GRADY’S CHIEF PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Nadine Kaslow

The first thing I learned about Atlanta psychologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow is that she dutifully answers her cell phone. Every time. And after one ring, when the solid voice of Grady’s chief psychologist replied to me with a rare accessibility, I was inspired to find out how she also faithfully answers her life’s calling every day. As I chatted with Dr. Kaslow on her routine drive between Emory and Grady at 9 a.m. on a Tuesday, it was evident that it was conversations just like this that give her life one of the most meaningful pieces of her identity. “I value being available to others,” she says with welcome assuredness. Atlanta is blessed that she truly means it because so many people here need her.

FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE A well-published researcher and sought-after speaker on subjects ranging from domestic violence to pediatric psychology, Dr. Kaslow carries a beautiful passion in her heart for the world of ballet. She drives almost daily between Emory, Grady and the Atlanta Ballet, transitioning steps constantly within her many roles. In addition to her chief duties at the busiest hospital in Atlanta, Dr. Kaslow is vice chair of the Emory University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where she is a clinical and family psychologist, professor, supervisor, researcher and director of Emory’s Postdoctoral fellowship program; president-elect of the American Psychological Association; and the first resident psychologist at the Atlanta Ballet.

While at the Ballet, she changes her real shoes whenever possible – to take advanced dance classes as part of her own self-care. She is committed to have a life “doing what she loves.”

In her time at the Atlanta Ballet, Dr. Kaslow has gracefully found a way to unite her greatest passions by therapeutically working with dancers and teachers who face a culture with a unique set of physical and emotional challenges related to body

“I love working at Grady,” says Dr. Nadine Kaslow. “I am passionately committed to providing services to those who have less means so that they can have access to quality treatment and resources.”

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A member of Rosalynn Carter’s Mental Health Advisory Board, Dr. Nadine Kaslow was honored by the Grady Health Foundation with the 2013 Inspiring Mentor Award, paying tribute to her life’s commitment helping those who need her – whether it be patient, student or colleague – in the Atlanta community.

DR. NADINE KASLOW WAS PRESENTED WITH THE INSPIRING MENTOR AWARD AT THE THIRD ANNUAL WHITE COAT GRADY GALA. SHE’S PICTURED, AT LEFT, WITH HER PARENTS, SOLIS KASLOW AND DR. FLORENCE KASLOW; AND, BELOW, WITH GRADY’S CEO JOHN HAUPERT.

image, social isolation and perfectionism. As she points out, some of the core challenges in the dance world come from not only physical demands, but from schedules that often result in home schooling, ongoing class schedules and lack of time to engage in normal peer activities.

Dr. Kaslow’s love for ballet helps her to understand these issues from the inside out, especially the pressure about weight and body appearance. She speaks with great hope about how the culture is slowly shifting, with less rigidity and more mindful focus on body awareness. Having Dr. Kaslow present as a compassionate therapist who also understands their passion for ballet, the dancers talk with her about creating healthier ways of living in a culture that is as challenging as it is beautiful.

THE ROAD TO ATLANTA Dr. Kaslow, now 56, was raised in Pennsylvania, studying ballet from a young age as she pushed her way with innate determination and talent to dance in classes with children older than her. Continuing ballet classes into adulthood, she often struggled between a career as a dancer or a practitioner.

Watching her mother earn her doctorate degree while she was in elementary school and continue to rise in the field of psychology, Nadine was inspired as a young woman by the study of the human condition.

Dr. Kaslow recounts that her mother and father inspired her as “ideal role models,” sharing domestic and childcare responsibilities with accomplished professional lives of their own. Her mother, Dr. Florence Kaslow, became a worldrenowned psychologist and author, establishing the esteemed Journal of Family Psychology, which Nadine edits today.

Dr. Kaslow went on to study depression in children and families in her undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and continued to research depression in women in her doctoral work at the University of Houston. She did her postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin and spent time as an assistant professor in the departments of psychiatry, SOUTHERN SEASONS MAGAZINE

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Not only does Dr. Nadine Kaslow speak with fervent hope, but she puts her words to action, keeping her eyes set on the prize she wishes for our city: “I hope to establish a good quality shelter here that offers ways for people with mental health problems to be more engaged in the community.” pediatrics and the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine.

Atlanta became her home in 1990 when she accepted a job at Emory University, intrigued by its strong affiliation with Grady Hospital. She looked forward to the opportunities that she would have to pursue a professional goal of increasing the accessibility of quality, culturallycompetent mental health care and interventions to lower socioeconomic level communities. She has gone on to author over 280 publications and be awarded with some of the top national honors in the field of psychology.

HELPING WOMEN JOURNEY FORWARD Dr. Kaslow is very open about how deeply her life was affected by the suicides of two of her patients, leading her to concentrate on suicide intervention with women and create the Grady Nia Project, a program offering help to African-American women who are facing depression and are at-risk for suicide. As a testament to her commitment to these oft-misunderstood women who are in crisis, she wears a pager at all times and responds diligently to help them re-establish hope, boost their self-worth and gain a sense of empowerment – gifts that they would likely not be able to build without the help of Dr. Kaslow.

When I asked about her groundbreaking work at Grady, Atlanta’s Premier Level 1 Trauma Center, her voice immediately lifted, radiating with vibrancy, “I love working at Grady,” she asserted purposefully. “I am passionately committed to providing services to those who have less means so that they can have access to quality treatment and resources.”

Not only does she speak with fervent hope, but she puts her words to action, keeping her eyes set on the prize she wishes for our city: “I hope to establish a good quality shelter here that offers ways for people with mental health problems to be more engaged in the community. The number one thing that these women are asking for in Grady’s ER is a place to stay. I hope to give them that one day right here in Atlanta.”

As we spoke, my own heart continued filling with hope for what was possible in the future of mental health – for the health of our children, the promise of our families and the empowerment of so many women who are often mistreated, mislabeled and misunderstood. And in my heart I knew that with Dr. Nadine Kaslow at the helm, leading the journey for so many who need her, hope indeed was part of the dance of our future.

As we prepared to say good-bye as Dr. Kaslow pulled into her wellworn parking space at Grady, I wanted to know what she wanted us to know. It was then that I could hear the heartbeat of her love for her work resonating across the streets of Atlanta: “I want people to know about these women I work with at Grady.

They come from highly traumatized situations but they have survived with remarkable strength and courage. I have learned so much from them about facing trauma with resiliency, and in fact, in knowing them, my life has been deeply enriched.”

Yes, Dr. Kaslow. And because of you, Atlanta’s life has been deeply enriched as well.

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Southern Seasons psychology editor Dr. Karin Smithson was absolutely delighted to meet and interview Dr. Nadine Kaslow. “Wow! She is phenomenal,” Karin says of Dr. Kaslow. “As I was talking to her, I kept thinking that she was one of the most amazing people I would ever meet. It is difficult for people not in the field of academia and mental health work to wrap their minds around the amount of work that these types of positions require.

“To start, her positions at Emory as a professor, supervisor and researcher alone take up such a large amount of energy, time and commitment – most people would be exhausted and call it a very productive day,” Karin said. “It is more than remarkable that she still has the passion and time left in her days to see clients, help the Atlanta Ballet on such a personal level, work miracles at Grady – AND answer the phone to share her vision with people like me.

“Her passion for changing people’s lives inspires me beyond words. She is one of Atlanta’s beautiful heroes.”

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MONICA MATTERS

BY MONICA PEARSON

The Perils of

Paula Deen

The Paula Deen Summer Saga has taught me an old

childhood phrase simply is NOT true, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.”

The use of a racial slur many years ago has Southern Chef Paula Deen being hurt financially, personally and professionally. Her name has been removed from the four Deen-themed restaurants at Caesar’s Palace; The Food Network did not renew her contract. Then she was dumped by Home Depot, drug maker Novo Target, Walgreens and Wal-Mart, even after her tearfilled and heartfelt apologies on TV and on the Web. Her new cookbook has been cancelled too. And preorders already had made it a bestseller on Amazon.

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he companies who made so much money with her, now are dropping her like a hot potato, excuse the expression. Paula is devastated. All she did was tell the truth, in a deposition for a lawsuit filed by a former white female employee, Lisa T. Jackson.

She accuses Deen and her brother Bubba Hier of creating a hostile work environment through alleged sexual and racial harassment at their restaurants. When asked in the deposition, Deen admitted using the “N” word years ago. And THAT has become the topic of discussion and not the LAWSUIT. The court will decide the merits of the suit later.

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can find comments that say, something like, what happened in the past should remain in the past and we should look at who she is now. Others echo what Deen said in her apologies.

She grew up in the segregated South where use of the “N” word was common, but when she learned better she did better.

Then there are those who point out a double standard that African Americans, particularly rappers, overuse the “N” word in speech and music and sometimes use it even as a term of endearment. And how do you explain “Wigger?” Historically it is a slur against the Irish. Now it is used to describe white youngsters who emulate black rappers in dress, speech, movement and music. It is just a word to them, while to many of us over 40, the “N” word is profanity.

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The old saying, “People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones,” is another important aspect of the Deen controversy that has not been discussed.

Many of the companies who dropped Paula Deen seem to have forgotten their past indiscretions, where their employees were treated like a racial slur.

No matter how you feel about the “N” word, I think it is time to stop the Perils of Paula. She doesn’t deserve it. I like Paula Deen, having interviewed her, but I truly appreciate her now. She owned up to her past, apologized and says she has changed with the times, and she does not condone the use of racial slurs. And to those of us passing judgment, black and white, we need to stop being hypocrites. We may not use the racial slurs publically, but have we thought them – particularly after jockeying for a parking space with a white woman driver, being passed over for a job that went to an Asian, or encountering a black person who acts “uppity”? Have you told jokes, forwarded emails about, or described other races, nationalities or religions with words found in the Racial Slur database? Start cringing. Words like bitch, camel jockey, chink, coon, fag, hymie, honkey, slut, trailer trash, wetback and wop, to name a very few.

And those epithets translate to actions. My mama says, “Actions speak louder than words.” When you call a group out of their name, mentally or verbally, you remove their legitimacy, objectify them and then it is easy to deny equal opportunities. You disconnect and then discount them as human beings who deserve respect. Epithets really are an expression of stereotypes, prejudice, fear, misunderstanding, hatred and mostly ignorance.

The old saying, “People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones,” is another important aspect of the Deen controversy that has not been discussed.

Many of the companies who dropped Paula Deen seem to have forgotten their past indiscretions, where their employees were treated like a racial slur. Here’s what I found on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. In alphabetical order, in 2007, Caesars Palace paid $850,000 to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit involving Hispanic female workers. Home Depot in 2004 settled a suit for $5.5 million involving its Colorado stores employees, who claimed a hostile work environment based on gender, race and national origin. Home Depot denied the allegations. In 2009,

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Walgreens denied allegations of race discrimination in 2007, but agreed to a proposed settlement of $20 million. And as for Wal-Mart, in 2011 in Dallas, it paid out $27,500 to settle a sexual harassment suit, and last year agreed to pay $70,000 to settle a religious discrimination suit involving a Mormon worker.

So no company is perfect. Nobody is perfect. We all have a flawed past and, especially when you are famous, it catches up with you. That’s why I embrace two statements. The first is from the Bible, John 8:7: “Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone...” And the second is from Mama Hattie, “There but for the grace of God, go I.” SOUTHERN SEASONS MAGAZINE

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GIPL has five guides to help congregations put their faith into sustainable action: 1) POWER WISE: Helps congregations conduct lowcost energy audits, analyze energy data, and create a customized energy efficiency plan.

2) DIRT WISE: Offers steps on how to start a garden while educating about the wonders and health benefits of eating a diet which includes a lot of fruits and veggies.

3) BUY WISE: Supports sustainable purchasing and helps congregations identify and avoid products, services and investments that generate waste or introduce potentially harmful chemicals into both the congregation and the environment.

4) WATER WISE: Helps congregations conserve water.

5) WASTE WISE: Offers tips on reducing, reusing and recycling in congregations.

GIPL also offers a variety of classes and programs ranging from “Becoming Creation Wise,” which examines the call to care for God’s great gift of creation, to the practical “Green Team Training.” It also has a Solar Loan Fund, which offers interestfree loans to churches installing photovoltaic systems for electricity and solar water heating systems.

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believe that no matter what your faith, we all have a moral obligation to leave this planet a better place for our children and future generations by acting as good stewards. Thankfully, there’s a growing movement among religious organizations who are putting Scripture into action when it comes to more sustainable practices and guiding principles.

San Francisco-based Interfaith Power and Light is affecting tangible change in 39 states and more than 14,000 congregations by offering ways to save energy and money, tackle climate change, and teach the importance of caring for the natural systems that support all life like water, air and food.

My home state’s affiliate, Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL), is marking its 10th anniversary this year and is involved with approximately 800 of Georgia’s 15,000 religious congregations. Executive Director Rev. Alexis Chase says the key to getting more involvement is showing how even small acts and habit changes can bring big benefits.

It’s not surprising that such a successful organization is led by a woman who has lived close to nature her entire life. “I grew up in a small town in Kentucky, with horses and cows and a huge garden,” Chase said. “We went to church, and for us it was just a part of who we were as people. God has asked us to love everything that was created.”

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Rev. Gerald Durley, pastor emeritus of Providence Missionary Baptist Church and board member of Interfaith Power and Light, sees taking care of the Earth as a moral mandate and a human and civil rights issue. He says the interrelatedness of environmental issues and health is what struck a chord with his congregation.

“If you’re sick, you can’t go to work or get an education and your ability to be a good parent is diminished,” he said.

The church now has a Green Team, an organic community garden, an easy-to-implement green tip in its weekly bulletin, and a bee pollination program.

Peachtree Road United Methodist Church became involved in 2009. Associate Minister Leslie Watkins says they started by implementing a few very simple suggestions and in the first year saved more than $40,000 on their utility bills. That was enough to get the congregation of nearly 6,000 on board and now the Green Team is one of the church’s most popular ministries. Watkins, a GIPL board member said, “When we are caring for creation, because it belongs to God, we appreciate what we’ve been given. It’s a way to love others.”

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Clockwise from top left: Rev. Gerald Durley, Pastor Emeritus of Providence Missionary Baptist Church and GIPL board member. • Unitarian Universalist Church in Carlisle, MA. • St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody won the “MVP Award” as the first Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge participant to reach 20% savings in both energy and water (over a 2009 baseline): Cotten Alston, Rev. Alexis Chase, Barry Bynum, Mayor Kasim Reed, David Hardy. • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Decatur installed solar panels on the south roof of Tisdale Hall, including 20 Suniva PV modules generating 4.7 KW of power. The system is connected to the Georgia Power electrical grid and the power generated will offset a portion of the church’s monthly electrical bills. A web-based monitoring system allows parishioners to view power generation data. Georgia Interfaith Power & Light was involved in helping with this project.

GIPL offers the “Power Wise” program to any faith community in Georgia, which includes an extensive energy audit ranging from $100-$300 depending on the size of the congregation.

GIPL has a matching grant program to help congregations pay for energy upgrades once the audit is completed and savings are identified. GIPL will help pay for half of the suggested renovations up to an average $15,000. Many congregations have accessed these grants to install efficient lighting, insulation, new windows and digital controls for thermostats.

GIPL also has a 0-interest solar loan fund to help pay for solar panels and solar water heaters. www.gipl.org SOUTHERN SEASONS MAGAZINE

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Congratulations!

Ed Voyles Automotive

2013 Winner in the 22nd annual Georgia Family Business of the Year Awards

SIBLINGS BILL VOYLES, VALERY VOYLES AND BEN VOYLES PICTURED AT ONE OF THE FAMILY’S SIX CAR DEALERSHIPS.

Congratulations to Ed Voyles Automotive Group in Marietta for being selected as the 2013 Large Firm winner in the 22nd annual Georgia Family Business of the Year Awards, hosted by Cox Family Enterprise Center, Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Trend. The prestigious award recognizes and honors a broad spectrum of family businesses in Georgia that contribute greatly to society and the state.

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have been recognized for our life’s work.” In 2010, Ed Voyles Automotive was recognized as a finalist in the competition.

An awards gala will be held Nov. 6 at the Georgia Aquarium.

This year’s big winners also include Hill Aircraft in Atlanta (Small Firm); General Produce, Inc., Forest Park (Medium Firm); and Hewell’s Pottery, Inc., Gillsville (Cox Century Winner).

“We are delighted with the quality family businesses who fill out the roster of winners and finalists,” said Nancy Heller of Cox Family Enterprise Center, KSU’s Michael J. Coles College of Business. “This is a well-deserved honor.”

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ATLANTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS – ACADEMIC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40 Davis Academy (The) 8105 Roberts Dr., Atlanta.

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First Montessori School of Atl. 5750 Long Island Dr. NW, Atlanta.

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Lovett School (The) 4075 Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta.

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Dominion Christian High School 4607 Burnt Hickory Road, Marietta.

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Galloway School (The) 215 West Wieuca Road NW, Atlanta.

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Marist School 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 770/457-7201. marist.com

Greenfield Hebrew Academy 5200 Northland Dr., Atlanta.

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Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.

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Heiskell School (The) 3260 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta.

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Mt. Paran Christian School 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw.

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Heritage Prep. School of Georgia 1700 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta.

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Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School 471 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE, Atlanta.

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High Meadows School 1055 Willeo Road, Roswell.

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North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Dr., Kennesaw.

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Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School 805 Mount Vernon Hwy., Atlanta.

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Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School 861 Hwy. 279, Fayetteville.

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St. John the Evangelist 240 Arnold St., Hapeville.

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Pace Academy 966 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta.

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St. Joseph School 81 Lacy St., Marietta.

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Paideia School (The) 1509 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta.

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St. Martin’s Episcopal School 3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 404/237-4260. stmartinschool.org

Donnellan School (The) 4820 Long Island Dr., Atlanta.

404/255-0900. donnellan.org East Cobb Christian School 4616 Roswell Road NE, Marietta.

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770/973-8921. faithmarietta.com Fellowship Christian School 10965 Woodstock Road, Roswell.

770/992-4975. fellowshipchristianschool.org First Baptist Christian School 2958 North Main St., Kennesaw.

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Mill Springs Academy 13660 New Providence Road, Alpharetta.

770/360-1336. millsprings.org

Sophia Academy 1199 Mt. Vernon Road, Atlanta.

404/303-8722. sophiaacademy.org

Porter Academy 200 Cox Road, Roswell. 770/594-1313. porteracademy.org

Swift School (The) 300 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell.

678/205-4988. theswiftschool.org.

Cumberland Academy of GA 650 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE, Atlanta.

404/835-9000. cumberlandacademy.org The Elaine Clark Center 5130 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Chamblee.

770/458-3251. elaineclarkcenter.org Howard School (The) 1192 Foster St. NW, Atlanta.

404/377-7436. howardschool.org Jacob’s Ladder Center 407 Hardscrabble Road, Roswell.

770/998-1017. jacobsladdercenter.com

Trinity School 4301 Northside Pkwy., Atlanta.

404/231-8100. trinityatl.org Walker School (The) 700 Cobb Pkwy. N, Marietta.

770/427-2689. thewalkerschool.org Wesleyan School 5405 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners.

770/448-7640. wesleyanschool.org Westminster Schools (The) 1424 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta.

404/355-8673. westminster.net Whitefield Academy 1 Whitefield Dr., Mableton.

678/305-3000. whitefieldacademy.com Woodward Academy 1662 Rugby Ave., College Park.

404/765-4000. woodward.edu Yeshiva Atlanta High School 3130 Raymond Dr., Atlanta.

770/451-5299. yeshivaatlanta.org.

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Youth Christian School 4967 Brownsville Road, Powder Springs.

770/943-1394. youthchristian.org

FOR MORE LISTINGS, VISIT PRIVATESCHOOLSDIRECTORY.COM.

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Buckhead Coalition’s

Legacy of Service

Sam Massell nurtures new constituency as Buckhead Coalition celebrates 25th year As founding president of the Buckhead Coalition, a chamber of 100 CEOs of major firms, Sam Massell works at cultivating the brand of Buckhead, one of the nation’s most affluent communities.

“The progress and prosperity of our community of Buckhead is a stimulating success story. It’s no small feat that Atlanta’s population growth between the past two census counts basically all took place within its boundaries,” said Massell, former Atlanta mayor. “The nonprofit Buckhead Coalition is proud to be a part of its history as we celebrate our 25th anniversary.” Numerous events have taken place in conjunction with the Coalition’s silver milestone, and the nonprofit organization has compiled a booklet listing 180 activities performed during the years of 1988-2013.

FROM TOP: PAST CHAIRMEN CELEBRATE THE BUCKHEAD COALITION’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY. MEMBERS SALUTE THE “BUCKHEAD BOY,” A JACK DAVIS SCULPTURE. SAM MASSELL ACCEPTS A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FROM THE GA. STATE SENATE FOR THE COALITION’S 25TH YEAR. SAM MASSELL WITH THE 25 GRADUATES OF THE DIPLOMATIC LEADERSHIP CORPS. RIGHT: COMEDIAN JEFF FOXWORTHY AND SAM MASSELL AT THE COALITION’S SILVER ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON.

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AWARD-WINNING RESTORATIONS Above: Woodlawn Plantation, the antebellum estate of the Ed and Judy Garland family, was restored to its circa 1839 splendor by Spitzmiller & Norris and received the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Award.

Left: Rick Spitzmiller and Robert Norris of Spitzmiller & Norris Architects were presented the Philip Trammell Shutze Award for their restoration of Longview, the estate of Paul and Courtney Amos.

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GALLERY

VIEWS

ABOVE: GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (ITALIAN, 1720-1778), VIEW OF THE FLAVIAN AMPHITHEATER, CALLED THE COLOSSEUM [FROM THE VIEWS OF ROME], 1761, ETCHING. © MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM, EMORY UNIVERSITY. PHOTO BY BRUCE M. WHITE.

Rare views of Rome

CHALICE, IVER WINDFELDT BUCH (1749-1811), ST. PETERSBURG, 1791. GOLD, DIAMONDS, CHALCEDONY, BLOODSTONE, NEPHRITE, CARNELIAN, CAST GLASS, H. 33 CM, DIA. 18 CM. IMAGE COURTESY HILLWOOD ESTATE, MUSEUM & GARDENS.

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“Exuberance of Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great,” on view Sept. 21-Jan. 5 at the Georgia Museum of Art, features more than 30 works of art and books, most of which Catherine the Great commissioned for her own use or for the courtiers who received them as gifts. Other objects in the exhibit serve as examples of historic precedents for the empress’ choices or represent major currents in the history of Russian art of the 17th and 18th centuries. The exhibition presents a comparison of dazzling and masterful objects that exemplify both medieval Byzantine culture, of which Russia was the successor and guardian, and the Western, neoclassical style that was the hallmark of the Enlightenment.

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“Antichità, Teatro, Magnificenza: Renaissance and Baroque Images of Rome,” on view through Nov. 17 at the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University, offers a fascinating look at the fabled city, with maps, views and books from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. More than 130 works of art representing Rome are showcased in three major sections: Antichita, Teatro and Magnificenza. Maps are a focus for each period, while the title refers to the individual themes or attitudes that characterized each era, from the antiquarian interests of the cinquecento to the scientific thinking of the Enlightenment. “This exhibition offers our visitors a chance to experience the Eternal City through the works of master printmakers across three centuries,” said co-curator Margaret Shufeldt, Carlos Museum Curator of Works on Paper. “One will be able to wander the city in detailed maps and marvel at imposing architecture in the diverse images of Rome.”

BELOW: GIOVANNI BATITISTA FALDA (ITALIAN, 1643-1678), THE GARDEN OF THE DUKE OF PARMA [FROM THE GARDENS OF ROME], 1677, ETCHING. © MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM, EMORY UNIVERSITY. PHOTO BY BRUCE M. WHITE.

FREDERIC REMINGTON (AMERICAN, 1861–1909), THE BRONCHO BUSTER, 1895, BRONZE. BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST.

Go West!

Historical treasures of the American West are headed south to Atlanta’s High Museum of Art. “Go West! Art of the American Frontier from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West,” on view Nov. 3-April 13, features paintings, drawings, sculpture, photographs, frontier firearms and objects from Native American cultures that showcase the exploration and settlement of the American West.

The exhibit highlights the ways visual images and stories of explorers and legendary western celebrities, such as Buffalo Bill Cody, Annie Oakley and Chief Sitting Bull, continue to inform American identity and character today.

“The westward expansion of our country is a compelling saga, and this exhibition visually demonstrates the complexity of our nation’s expansion through great works of art,” said Michael Shapiro, Nancy & Holcombe T. Green Jr. director of the High.

TOP RIGHT: GEORGE CATLIN (AMERICAN, 1796–1872), BUFFALOES (BULLS AND COWS) GRAZING IN THE PRAIRIE, CA. 1855-1870, OIL ON PAPERBOARD, 18 5/8 X 24 7/8 INCHES. BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST. THE STROBRIDGE LITHOGRAPH COMPANY, ACTIVE CINCINNATI, OHIO, 1847-1961, COL. W.F. CODY, “BUFFALO BILL,” CA. 1908, LITHOGRAPHIC POSTER, FOUR COLOR, 57 1/4 X 39 3/8 INCHES. BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST. J. WOOD, ANNIE OAKLEY (LITTLE SURE SHOT), CA. 1889, CABINET CARD (ALBUMEN SILVER PRINT MOUNTED TO BOARD), 5 1/2 X 4 INCHES. BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST. FREDERIC REMINGTON (AMERICAN, 1861–1909), RADISSON AND GROSEILLIERS, 1905, OIL ON CANVAS, 17 1/8 X 30 1/8 INCHES. BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST.

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Exhibitions FALL

“The Art of the Louvre’s Tuileries Garden” Nov. 3-Jan. 19 – High Museum

ALAN AVERY ART COMPANY

Sept. 6-Oct. 5 Harriet Leibowitz: A Southern Season. Reception: 7-10 PM Sept. 6.

Oct. 11-Nov. 9 Bryce Hammond: Transient Motel Nov. 15-Jan. Thomas Hart Benton.

315 East Paces Ferry Road, Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/237-0370.

ANN JACKSON GALLERY

6300. fernbankmuseum.org.

932 Canton St., Roswell. 770/993-

4783. annjacksongallery.com.

ANTOINE COYSEVOX (FRENCH, 1640–1720), HAMADRYADE, 1710, MARBLE, 70 7/8 X 31 1/8 X 29 1/2 INCHES, MUSÉE DU LOUVRE, PARIS, MR 1819.

ANNE IRWIN FINE ART

Sept. 13-Oct. 5 “Through the

ATL. BOTANICAL GARDEN

Through Oct. “Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life,” international exhibit of mosaiculture, with 19 giant fantasy plant sculptures, from ogre to unicorn, shaped by thousands of living plants covering steel forms.

1345 Piedmont Ave. NE. Open daily. atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

404/876-5859.

ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Through Sept. 29 “The

Contemporary Landscape: Overlap Wrap,” Sylvatica Studio’s installation in the outdoor Pavilion.

Through Oct. 19 Closed for renovation and installation.

Oct. 19 Art Party, multi-media event of art and entertainment to celebrate ACAC’s 40th anniversary and the unveiling of the newly renovated facility. 7 PM-midnight.

535 Means Street NW, Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/688-1970.

thecontemporary.org.

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER

Through Jan. 1 “Native Lands: Indians and Georgia,” celebrates the state’s original inhabitants.

130 West Paces Ferry Road. Open daily. atlantahistorycenter.com.

404/814-4000.

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FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK Sept. 6, Oct. 4 Free, self-

guided tour of Marietta Square’s eclectic art scene, from 5-9 PM on the first Friday of the month.

artwalkmarietta.com.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART

Through Sept. 8 “Pick of the Kiln: The Work of Michael Simon.”

Through Sept. 15 “Fashion

© RMN-GRAND PALAIS / ART RESOURCE, NY

anneirwinfineart.com.

FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Sept. 28-Jan. 5 “Marco Polo: Man & Myth,” features a collection of 80-plus objects representing an epic journey that spanned 24 years and thousands of miles.

Nov. 22-Jan. 5 Winter Wonderland.

767 Clifton Road, Atl. 404/929-

alanaveryartcompany.com.

Window,” works by Melanie Parke, Carol Bodiford, Christy Kinard, Jane Schmidt. Reception: 6-8:30 PM Sept. 13.

Oct. 18-Nov. 9 “Birds of a Feather,” works by David Arms, Michael Dickter, Paul Brigham.

Reception: 6-8:30 PM Oct. 18.

Nov. 29-Dec. 31 “Small Works Show,” artful treasures. Reception: 6-8:30 PM Nov. 29.

690 Miami Circle, #150, Atl. Mon.-Sat. 404/467-1200.

Celebrate with 5 Senses, 6-9 PM. 25 W. Park Square, Marietta. Tues.Sat. dkgallery.us. 770/427-5377.

BILL LOWE GALLERY

Sept. 6 Opening reception for

artists Paton Miller & Abdellah Boukil.

Oct. 11 Opening reception for artists Tom Swanston & Ellen DeLoach.

Nov. 15 Opening reception for artists Richard Heinsohn, Michael David, & Suk Ja Kang-Engles.

1555 Peachtree St., Suite 100, Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/352-8114.

lowegallery.com.

BREMAN MUSEUM

Through Sept. 15 “Project Mah

Jongg,” explores the meaning of the game in Jewish-American life.

Nov. 17-May 26 “Return To Rich’s.”

1440 Spring St., NW, Atl. 678/222-

3700. thebreman.org.

BULLOCH HALL

Sept. 20-28 Magnolia Sampler Guild’s “Seasons of Handworke,” antique, reproduction and designer samplers and needlework. 180

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Bulloch Ave., Roswell. bullochhall.

org. 770/992-1731.

CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY Sept. 13-Nov. 8 “Forgotten,” photographs by Sky Kim. Reception: 7-9 PM Sept. 13.

980 Briarcliff Road NE. Mon.-Sat.

404/872-5338. callanwolde.org.

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS

Ongoing “Wild, Wooly & Wonderful,” showcase of animal puppets representative of different cultures. Tues.-Sun. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atl. 404/873-3391. puppet.org.

DK GALLERY

Sept. 6 First Friday Art Walk,

Marietta Square. “Farm to Table,” landscape and still life, 5-9 PM. Oct. 4 First Friday Art Walk, Marietta Square. “All Creatures Great & Small,” 5-9 PM. Nov. 1 5 Year Anniversary Show:

Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor.”

Sept. 21-Jan. 5 “Exuberance of Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great.”

Oct. 5-Jan. 5 “The Crossroads of Memory: Carroll Cloar and the American South.”

Oct. 12-Jan. 5 “L’objet en mouvement: Early Abstract Film.” “Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art.” Oct. 26-Jan. 12 “The Material of Culture: Renaissance Medals and Textiles from the Ulrich A. Middeldorf Collection.”

90 Carlton St., Athens, East Campus of UGA, Performing and Visual Arts Complex. 706/542-

4662. georgiamuseum.org.

HAGEDORN FOUNDATION GALLERY

Sept. 12-Oct. 25 “Ready for My

Close-up,” Double Zero (Hannah Ireland & Annie Vought, Jill Frank, Monika Sziladi). “When I Turn My Head,” Steffanie Jemison.

Oct. 26-Jan. 4 “Down and Out in the South,” Jan Banning.

Reception: 6 PM Oct. 26.

Oct. 26-Jan. 4 “Monochrome Portraits,” Trine Søndergaard.

425 Peachtree Hills Ave. #25, Atl.

404/492-7718. hfgallery.org.

HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS MUSEUM

Through April 2014 “Wit in Wood: The Folk Art of Moses Robinson.”

6075 Sandy Springs Circle.

Open 11 AM-2 PM Wed. and Sat. heritagesandysprings.org.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART Through Sept. 8 “Rashid

Johnson: Message to Our Folks.”

Through Sept. 29 “Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis.”

Sept. 14-Jan. 12 “American Encounters: Genre Painting and Everyday Life.”

Oct. 8-June 8 “Bangles to Benches: Contemporary Jewelry and Design.”

Oct. 12-Jan. 5 “Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney.”

Nov. 3-Jan. 19 “The Art of the Louvre’s Tuileries Garden.”

Nov. 3-April 13 “Go West!”

Art and artifacts from America’s romance with the West.

Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atl. Tues.-Sun.

MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM

Through Nov. 17 “Antichità, Teatro, Magnificenza: Renaissance and Baroque Images of Rome,” maps, views and books on Rome from the 16th, 17th & 18th centuries.

Through 2013 “Walking in the Footsteps of our Ancestors,” The Melion-Clum Collection of Modern Southwestern Pottery.

Oct. 5-Feb. 2 “Conserving the Memory: The Fratelli Alinari Photographs of Rome.”

Emory University, 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atl. 404/727-4282. carlos. emory.edu.

MOCA GA

404/257-0511.

Sept. 7-Nov. 2 Jiha Moon: “Foreign Love,” 2012/13 Working Artist Project.

Nov. 16-Jan. 18 Katherine Taylor, 2012/13 Working Artist Project.

Nov. 16-Jan. 18 2011/12 Working Artist Apprentices: Hailey Lowe, Ashley Schick, Nathan Sharratt, Jiovnni Tallington.

Museum of Contemporary Art of Ga., TULA Art Center, 75 Bennett St. 404/367-8700. mocaga.org.

JACKSON FINE ART

MODA

high.org. 404/733-HIGH.

HUFF HARRINGTON

Oct. 18-Nov. 2 “Baker & Barber: Abstracted,” new works by Melissa Payne Baker and Liz Barber.

Reception: 7-9 PM Oct. 18.

“Dueling Demos”: 2-4 PM Oct. 19.

4240 Rickenbacker Dr., Atl. Mon.-Sat. huffharrington.com.

Sept. 6-Nov. 2 “Scene,”

Jeannette Montgomery Barron.

“Beyond the Surface,” Jack Spencer. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave., Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/233-3739.

jacksonfineart.com.

LAGERQUIST GALLERY

3235 Paces Ferry Place NW, Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/261-8273.

lagerquistgallery.net.

LUMIÈRE GALLERY

The Galleries of Peachtree Hills, 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., Ste. 29B. Tues.-Sat. lumieregallery.net.

404/261-6100.

MARIETTA/COBB MUSEUM OF ART

Through Sept. 15 Metro Montage

XIII. “Outsider: Celebration of the Self Taught Artist.”

Sept. 28-Dec. 15 “Shadow Circus: The Art of Kirsten Stingle and Lorraine Glessner” and The Portrait Society of Atlanta.

30 Atlanta St. 770/528-1444.

mariettacobbartmuseum.org.

MARCUS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Through Sept. 30 “PINK RICE:

Recollections of Atlanta’s Spanish Jewish Community,” with paintings

by Betty Franco Handmacher.

Katz Family Mainstreet Gallery, MJCCA-Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678/812-4000.

atlantajcc.org.

MASON MURER FINE ART

199 Armour Dr., Atl. 404/879-1500.

masonmurer.com.

Through Sept. 2 “XYZ: Alternative Voices in Game Design.”

Sept. 15-Oct. 13 “Barrique: Wine, Design & Social Change,” an exhibit of furniture made from the reclaimed wood of oak wine barrels, as part of an innovative recycling project and rehabilitation program in Italy. Opening Party, 7-10 PM Sept. 14.

Oct. 5 “Festa Italiana,” party celebrating “Barrique” exhibit, in collaboration with the National Italian American Foundation. 7-10 PM. $50 ($40 members).

Oct. 27-Jan. 26 “Paul Rand: Defining Design.”

Museum of Design Atlanta, 1315 Peachtree St. Tues.-Sun. 404/9796455. museumofdesign.org.

“Baker & Barber: Abstracted” Oct. 18-Nov. 2 at Huff Harrington “Baker & Barber: Abstracted,” featuring new works by Atlanta artists Melissa Payne Baker and Liz Barber, will be on view Oct. 18-Nov. 2 at Huff Harrington Fine Art. The exhibit kicks off with a cocktail reception from 7-9 PM Oct. 18, followed by a “Dueling Demos” event from 2-4 PM Oct. 19, with the two artists painting simultaneously at the gallery. Both events are free and open to the public.

BELOW: “PETITE ANGEL,” MELISSA PAYNE BAKER, MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, 6 X 6. ABOVE: “BREEZE,” LIZ BARBER, MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, 24 X 30.

PRYOR FINE ART

764 Miami Circle, Suite 132, Atl. Mon.-Sat. 404/352-8775.

pryorfineart.com.

R. ALEXANDER GALLERY

Sept. 4-27 “Reflections,” works

of Ramon Pujol. 5933 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., B, Peachtree Corners. Tues.-Fri. 770/609-8662.

ralexandergallery.com

SWAN COACH HOUSE GALLERY

Through Sept. 21 “PORTL,” Joe

Tsambiras. 3130 Slaton Dr., Atl. Open Tues.-Sat. 404/266-2636.

swancoachhouse.com.

TEW GALLERIES

425 Peachtree Hills Ave., No. 24, Atlanta. Mon.-Sat. 404/869-0511.

tewgalleries.com

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Kun necklace in 18 karat yellow gold and diamonds

by Marina B. Available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta and Marinab.com.

Tiffany drop earrings with emerald-cut emeralds and diamonds in platinum and 18 karat gold. Available at Tiffany & Co.

© TIFFANY & CO

FINISHING Touches Gemma handbeaded clutch.

Available at Stuart Weitzman.

Pavebillionairess evening sandal in platinum raso.

Available at Stuart Weitzman.

W

hen Pantone declared Emerald as the Color of the Year for 2013, designers took note and deep green took flight on runways worldwide. But there is nothing trendy about the actual gemstone – which brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation – especially when paired with diamonds and precious metals.

Exi ring in 18 karat yellow gold with emerald, sapphires and baguette diamonds by Marina B. Available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta.

Gold leaf laser cut crocodile and silver crocodile razor clutch by Nancy Gonzalez. Available by special order at Bergdorf Goodman.

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Trio ring in 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon emeralds and rubies, pink tourmaline, blue topaz and diamonds

by Marina B. Available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta.

STYLE Black and white print silk evening gown. carolinaherrera.com.

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ZERO DAR Pampilles earrings in white gold with diamonds and blue sapphires and Antoinette necklace in platinum with pear and marquise shaped diamonds by Marina B. Available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta and marinab.com.

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ou don’t have to be an incurable romantic to fall under the spell of twinkling stars against a midnight sky.

But if you want to keep your bearings after dark, be on the lookout for thigh-high slits, flashes of skin and killer cuts that may indicate dangerous curves ahead.

Constellation organza sleeveless gown. carolinaherrera.com.

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Elastico ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold with blue sapphires and diamonds by Marina B. Available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta.

Stone, sapphire, black ombre beaded pailette mockneck gown. Check for availability at pamellaroland.com.

K THIR THIRTY THIRT TY TY Fer De Lance earrings with yellow and blue sapphires by Marina B. Available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta.

Ippolita 18 karat gold rock candy large teardrop earrings in lapis doublet. Available at Bloomingdale’s.

Black sequin blouse with shawl, black silk and crepe wool skirt with front panel detail and chiffon pleats. carolinaherrera.com.

Strapless mermaid style gown in structured satin and Cornelli embroidered tulle. Available at basilsoda.com.

Cornelli embroidered ton sur ton tulle gown with deep V neckline.

Available at basilsoda.com.

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WELL SU WELL Sparkler bangle in gold. Available at robertachiarella.com.

Metropolis necklace in 18 karat yellow gold with diamonds

by Ivanka Trump.

Available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta.

Gold wash brown crocodile razor clutch by Nancy Gonzalez.

Available by special order at Bergdorf Goodman.

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alling for tweeds, masculine tailoring and statement pieces like the overcoat will be inevitable once temperatures drop this season. But the salute to boy-meets-girl needn’t lead to blurred lines if you accessorize with pieces that reflect your feminine side.

Rose quartz and black modern houndstooth print silk blouse with bow detail, rose quartz and black wool tweed coat and matching pant

by Carolina Herrera. carolinaherrera.com.

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Castanet black cipria ankle boot.

Available at Stuart Weitzman.

Eartha East/West soft satchel in midnight/luna colorblock by Zac Posen.

Available at couture.zappos.com.

for fall IT TED ED Black multi-color hand-painted dahlia devore blouse with bow detail, tiger eye, ivory and black houndstooth tweed jacket with matching pant. carolinaherrera.com.

Aberdeen earrings in 18 karat yellow gold with smokey topaz and diamonds

by Ivanka Trump. Available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta.

Sandstone wool jacket with matching pant, chevron knitted wool and angora coat with fox fur. carolinaherrera.com.

Anthracite jacquard jacket and pant with organza ruffle neck blouse in black chiffon by Pamella Roland.

Available by special order at Saks Atlanta.

Aberdeen ring in 18 karat yellow gold with smokey topaz and diamonds by Ivanka Trump.

Available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta.

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BOOTS on Highline overthe-knee high heel boot with back stretch in rich black nappa.

Available at Stuart Weitzman.

Notch wild hairy croco handbag.

Available at Stuart Weitzman.

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hanks to exotic skins, fringes and gleaming hardware, there is nothing pedestrian about these boots from Stuart Weitzman. Just balance the wow factor with a minimal clutch to feel sure-footed 24/7.

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Hiclass wild hairy croco overthe-knee high heel boot.

Available at WWW.SOUTHERNSEASONS.NET Stuart Weitzman.

Shirley bracelet crossbody in horizon nubuck by Zac Posen.

Available at shopbop.com.

the GROUND Tuscan boot in whiskey fatigue and rock vecchio nappa. Available at Stuart Weitzman.

Lipid ankle boot in moss mirror with whiskey mirror.

Available at Stuart Weitzman.

Infringe olive suede ankle bootie with chain link and fringe detailing.

Available at Stuart Weitzman.

Calf hair and black crocodile zip portfolio clutch by Nancy Gonzalez.

Available at stylebop.com.

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star bright

star light

BY GAIL O’NEILL

World’s First All Diamond Ring Dazzles Until now, it could be argued that Cinderella’s glass slipper was the most iconic accessory ever conjured in the history of women’s fashion. Perhaps owing to the impossibility of its flawless, colorless design, children have been falling under the spell of the fancy footwear for centuries because it represents the possibility of dreams coming true – no matter how impractical.

But there is nothing far-fetched about this 150-carat dead ringer for something straight out of a fairy tale. Made entirely from a single cut and finished stone, the bauble known as the World’s First Diamond Ring was introduced at Baselworld by Geneva-based Swiss jeweler Mohamed Shawesh of Shawish Jewelry. The ring is the culmination of a newly patented laser technology, one year’s labor, and Shawesh’s 58

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business philosophy of “why not?”

A self-described believer in “dreams and extravaganza,” Shawesh launched his jewelry house to defy conventions and even logic. In daring to be the first, he managed to create the only diamond ring without a precious metal setting: silencing detractors who said it could never be done in the process.

Of course, the asking price of $75 million may put this rock slightly out of reach for most of us. But thanks to a new online shop at www.shawish. ch, window-shopping to your heart’s content is still a possibility – whether or not you have a genie in a bottle, magic carpet or pumpkin carriage at your disposal!

DRESS BY CAROLINA HERRERA. AVAILABLE AT JOAN PILLOW BRIDAL.

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Weddings of the Season

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Wood ~ Jackson

orinthian columns, sparkling crystal chandeliers and arched bows laden with dogwood blossoms set the tone for the May 25, 2013 nuptials of Kandis Wood and Adam Jackson at 200 Peachtree in Atlanta.

The mother of the bride, 11Alive News anchor Brenda Wood, who literally shimmered in a fitted, rose gold gown by Badgley Mischka, summed up the affair in two words: “Fairy tale!” And given the bride’s blush and gold, custom-designed Anne Barge gown, the Prince Charming (Kandis’ dad, Dr. Keith Wood) who escorted his daughter down the aisle, and the harpist who played Debussy’s “Arabesque” before 400 assembled guests, Brenda’s characterization was no mere hyperbole. To the contrary, her maternal pride was bolstered by the knowledge that Kandis would be graduating from Harvard Law School

the following week, before launching her new career as an associate at Alston & Bird LLP. Though legally certified to perform marriage ceremonies, Keith deferred when his future son-in-law, a legal fee analyst at the Federal Social Security Office, asked him to do the honors, saying, “I wanted to enjoy the day as Daddy, as opposed to an officiant.” Fortunately, the bride’s uncle, the Rev. Timothy Blackmon of the Netherlands, had no such reservations and happily said “I will” when asked to consummate the union.

Nods to family values were evident in other aspects of the ceremony as well: from the brooch that belonged to her late grandmother which Kandis used to accessorize her bouquet, to her sister Kristen’s role as maid of honor, to Adam’s two siblings (out of Mary and Wesley Jackson’s 10 children) who served as the bridegroom’s attendants.

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A Love Supreme: Brenda Wood shares an intimate moment with daughters Kristen and Kandis. Maid of honor Kristen wore a Monique Lhuillier gown befitting a ’50s Hollywood pin-up, Brenda’s Badgley Mischka gown conjured ’60s Motown glamor, but the bride Kandis stole the show in a timeless silhouette by Anne Barge Couture.

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In total, there were 10 groomsmen, three ushers and 11 bridesmaids. “I thought I would cry at so many points throughout the day,” Brenda remembers, “but the truth is I couldn’t stop smiling from beginning to end.” Until she started to thank Kandis’ bridesmaids, who ranged from childhood friends to college and grad school chums, at which point Brenda says she got teary eyed when considering all the love and support these “accomplished and beautiful women have shown my daughter through the years.”

Brenda was equally appreciative of her A-Team: including wedding coordinator Christina Zubowicz of Magnolia Events and event planner Tony Conway of A Legendary Event, who proved to be a triple-threat as caterer and event and floral designer. “Honestly, after all the pre-planning required in anticipation of the wedding, by the time the actual day arrived I was done making decisions,” recalls the mom-inchief. “But I was surrounded by professionals who were so creative, level-headed and respectful of my and Kandis’ wishes that I could abdicate all responsibility to Tony and Christina without a second thought.”

The admiration was mutual, says bridal couturier Anne Barge, adding “Kandis has such grace, and after getting to know Brenda I understand where it comes from. They were constantly thanking me, and never entered or exited any of our fittings at Buckhead Bridals by Guffeys without giving me a hug and a kiss. They were dream clients!”

My Girl: Dr. Keith Wood radiated pride and joy as he escorted Kandis down the aisle.

Kandis and Adam Jackson with the groom’s family.

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Kandis and Adam’s first dance as Mr. and Mrs. Jackson was to a Ray Charles classic, “Come Rain or Come Shine.”

Whether owing to beginner’s luck or the musicality of Rupert’s Orchestra, even Keith’s first dance to The Temptations “My Girl” with his daughter was a dream-come-true: in spite of his claims to “having two left feet.” And when a DJ took over the dance floor for the after-party, Kandis pumped up the volume as she reemerged in a tulle confection by Monique Lhuillier that had been shortened into an exquisite party dress.

The joyous event was capped off with two confetti drops for the newlyweds, and wedding favors of homemade peach preserves, tied with a tiny wooden spoon: encouraging each guest to “Spread the Love” happily ever after.

For the wedding after-party Kandis looked radiant in her custom Monique Lhullier party dress.

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Weddings of the Season

Hagedorn ~ Fitzgerald

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argaret Thea Hagedorn and Brian Richard Fitzgerald were united in marriage May 25, 2013, in a regal ceremony at Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. The bride was dazzling in a Vera Wang gown, as she walked down the aisle in a surreal setting, reminiscent of the church wedding in “The Sound of Music.”

The bridal party included eight bridesmaids and groomsmen. The younger half-brothers of Maggie and Brian served as ushers and ring bearers.

An elegant reception followed at The St. Regis Atlanta, where 275 guests greeted the newlyweds. The gorgeous floral décor was by A Legendary Event and the stunning cake was

by The St. Regis, based on the bride’s design. The wedding

was coordinated by Lindsay Pitt of Toast Events.

Much fun led up to the big day, including a bachelorette weekend at The Spa at Reynold’s Plantation and a bachelor weekend of river rafting on the Chattooga. On the day of the wedding, the guys enjoyed a soccer game in the groom’s suite, while the girls danced, lunched and had their makeup done.

Maggie, the daughter of Paul Hagedorn and Lee Ann Debeauchamp, owns a photography gallery in Buckhead, Hagedorn Foundation Gallery. She is a graduate of the Christie’s Education Master’s Program in New York. Brian, the son of Richard Fitzgerald and Diane Fitzgerald, is the Executive Search Consultant for Koblentz Group.

The couple enjoyed a honeymoon at Sugar Beach, St. Lucia. They reside in Peachtree Hills.

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The first kiss at the altar as Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald with Caroline Hagedorn, younger sister of Maggie as maid of honor, and Michael Eddy as Brian’s best man. Nuptials were officiated by Monsignor Frank McNamee at Cathedral of Christ the King.

Mother of the groom Diane Fitzgerald dances with her son.

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Paul Hagedorn walked his lovely daughter down the aisle.

Maggie selected pink astilbe for her bouquet.

Maggie’s diamond earrings were a surprise from her Dad.

A tender moment for Maggie and mother of the bride Lee Ann DeBeauchamp.

For the bride’s young cousins too much fun was just exhausting.

To the NEW Mrs. Fitzgerald!

You truly are the love of my life. I can’t wait to start this journey with you! Love, Brian

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Mr. and Mrs. Justin Triesch

Weddings of the Season

Cristancho ~ Triesch

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he sparkling shores of Costa Rica cast a spell of enchantment at the destination wedding of Lina Cristancho and Justin Newell Triesch, who were united in marriage May 4, 2013, at the luxurious Los Sueños Resort.

The couple was delighted to be joined by 60 of their closest friends and family members for the intimate ceremony, which reflected the casual elegance of the serene surrounds. Lina was stunning as she walked down the aisle in a gorgeous gown by Winnie Couture. Justin wore a traditional guayabera. The bride’s sister served as maid of honor, her sister-in-law as bridesmaid, and her nieces as flower girls. The best man and groomsman were the groom’s brothers. Michael Fanning officiated.

Following the ceremony, Los Sueños Resort provided a sumptuous spread of fresh sea bass, roasted beef and pork tenderloin, and barbeque chicken with all the trimmings, as well as the decadent desserts: a lemon scented wedding cake with raspberry filling and a white groom’s cake with dulce de leche filling.

The festive entertainment included a traditional Colombian dance by the bride’s sister and her husband, and a special song that Lina beautifully sang for Justin. The evening of dining and dancing culminated with a fantastic fireworks display that was a surprise for the newlyweds.

“I felt like everything was so magical, and we could truly feel everybody’s love and support,” Lina said. “What made the wedding special was the delicious food and the people – our

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A tropical paradise in Costa Rica was the dreamlike setting for the wedding of Lina and Justin.

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The bride and groom with Chip and Sharon Shirley, and Justin’s grandmother Mrs. Winifred Newell.

Octavio Cristancho, Lina, Justin and Lila de Cristancho.

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family and best friends coming together from all over the world to celebrate our marriage.”

While the logistics of planning a wedding in another country didn’t come without a challenge, Lina credits her mother-in-law for her invaluable help in everything from arranging transportation and hotel accommodations for the guests to selecting decorations for the ceremony and reception. Flying to Costa Rica a week before the big day and understandably feeling the stress, Lina said by cocktail night on Thursday, when everyone had arrived, she was completely relaxed. “Walking down the aisle was truly a piece of cake.”

Best of all, they didn’t have to jet off anywhere for an exotic honeymoon. They were already in a tropical paradise.

Lina is the daughter of Lila and Octavio Cristancho. She is the human resources consultant for River City Steel. Justin is the son of Sharon and Chip Shirley. He is the president and CEO of River City Steel & Recycling. The couple resides in San Antonio, Texas.

Thomas Marwan, Laura Marwan, Martha Marwan, Mr. and Mrs. Triesch, Chirley Klein, A. Octavio Cristancho and Emeleen Cristancho.

Justin with brothers Bobby Triesch and Rhett Shirley.

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Oh, Sylv

BY EILEEN GORDON

Petite and powerful, she has the soft-spoken confidence of someone who is quite simply at the top of her game. She has spent her life creating an art form that is unparalleled in the world of glamorous weddings. She is both artist and chef, producing the most amazing cakes in the world with an international clientele who are delighted to pay the price for her unique and delectable works of culinary art.

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ylvia Weinstock picked up the phone from her studio in New York and called United Airlines.

The wedding was scheduled on a Saturday evening in Atlanta. As is sometimes the case, even with her affluent clientele, a private aircraft was not available. “We need to fly the cake in on Friday. It will be in seven large boxes which must stay level and protected. Which flight do you recommend?”

United’s concierge strongly recommended an early morning flight as the least crowded and smoothest weather conditions, so Sylvia and her assistants were up at 4 a.m. and on their way.

When she boarded the plane she spoke with the pilot. “I have a large wedding cake on board,” she explained. “You need to make a very smooth and gentle landing in Atlanta.” The pilot said he would do his best. After a perfect three-point landing, the pilot came to talk with Sylvia. “How did I do?” he asked.

She responded, “Very good, thank you.”

When I sat down to lunch with Sylvia Weinstock at the InterContinental Buckhead, I found her to be gracious and instantly endearing. Straightforward and refreshingly honest, she is a solid business woman with right-brain creativity. Our mutual friend, Elizabeth Allen, had arranged our introduction. This five-foot-one woman was adorable and fascinating. A globally known chef and couture of the most magnificent cakes in the world, Weinstock is an industry icon. At a time in her life that you’d think she might be slowing down, no way. She’s still moving full speed ahead!

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Each Sylvia Weinstock creation begins with a sketch.

ia!

Sylvia and her assistant, Emily, provide the finishing touches just hours before this Texas wedding. Her lifelike sugar flowers were nearly imperceptible from the real flowers surrounding the cake.

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JOHN LABBE

JOHN LABBE

“Ivanka Trump is such a lovely girl, so kind and beautiful,” Sylvia exclaimed. Ivanka requested a very tall and regal wedding cake covered in ivory and creme colored flowers. Sylvia rose to the challenge with this nearly eight-foot-tall masterpiece.

This wedding cake at The Waldorf-Astoria was created for a bride who simply loves pink. The pattern on the buttercream frosting perfectly matched the fabric of the bride’s wedding gown. Raindrop crystals suspended from the ceiling surround the top of this gorgeous confection.

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“All my cakes are frosted in butter cream – I never use fondant!”

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Sylvia flew to Athens, Greece, to deliver this stunning white wedding cake set aglow in pink lighting. “I get to travel all over the world and meet the most wonderful people at the happiest times of their lives.”

CARLOS VARELA

Created for the New York wedding of two gentlemen, this square tiered cake is deep rich chocolate hidden beneath butter cream frosting and topped with a pair of snow owls made from sugar.

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This lovely 3-foot-tall cake is adorned with tulips, roses, sweet peas and freesias.

There’s a classic celebrity aura about her, punctuated by her signature round eyeglasses. I was instantly charmed.

We spoke about her life and mine. I shuffled my interview questions aside, as I didn’t want to miss one moment of the pleasure of her company to conduct a formal interview. I found what she had to say was much more insightful than a Q & A about what goes into an $80,000 wedding cake. Weinstock is impressive. She’s highly perceptive, intuitive and philosophical, as well as incredibly pragmatic and grounded. We shared our fondness for mutual friends who are among the wedding industry’s leaders, including photographer Denis Reggie and couturiers Pat Kerr and Anne Barge. She expressed a mother’s pride as she told me about her daughter who is a talented calligrapher and designer of magnificent wedding invitations.

Sylvia is keenly aware that her fabulous cakes are not for everyone. She recalled the mother of a bride-to-be confiding in her that they had taken a second mortgage on their home to pay for the wedding. To Sylvia, this was distressing. “Always remember the joyous occasion that a wedding is meant to be. It is two families coming together to create a third family. A garden wedding at the family home where they serve hamburgers hot off the grill can be every bit as joyous as a million dollar wedding.” She concludes, “Unless you can easily afford a couture gown and one of my cakes, don’t lose the focus of this joyous event in your lives.”

This being said, a Sylvia Weinstock cake is certainly available to anyone who wishes to purchase one. Each unique creation is made from the finest ingredients available. Each flower or decoration on the cake itself is painstakingly handmade and completely edible. If there are ribbons and flowers, they are remarkably lifelike recreations of this confectioner’s art.

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Sylvia did not disappoint the bride who ordered this magnificent cake to be resplendent with all the colors of spring! Nearly a dozen varieties of colorful sugar flowers, including parrot tulips, roses, orchids, delphiniums and hydrangeas, cover this edible masterpiece.

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This Santa Monica, California wedding cake was so tall that it was artfully placed where the cake’s top tier fit perfectly into a chandelier of real flowers. The bride specified, “I want something that no one’s ever seen before.”

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This elegant cake was for a wonderful wedding in San Antonio, Texas.

The lifelike sugar flowers on the cake perfectly match the real flowers below.

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Luxe

Atlanta’s premier stationaire Harrison Rohr of Exquisite Stationery in Buckhead designed this wedding suite for newlywed Maggie Hagedorn Fitzgerald.

LOOKS

From the Pat Kerr Private Royal Collection: This evening dress that Princess Diana debuted at Claridges Hotel in 1986 is among the regal gowns on view at the “Fashion Rules” exhibit at Kensington Palace.

Elegant Invites When Harrison Rohr says, “Don’t forget your wedding suite,” he’s not referencing the penthouse at a lavish hotel, but the lovely suite of stationery he creates for each bride. This includes the invitation, RSVP card with stamped envelope, and “Thank You” cards, beautifully customized by Rohr. www.exquisite-stationery.com.

Royal Showing An avid collector of glamorous gowns, renowned designer Pat Kerr is more than happy to share her treasure trove with the rest of the world, including Kensington Palace in London, The Prague Castle Museum in the Czech Republic, and The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Italy. The Memphis-based bridal couturier, who happens to be among the largest collectors of royal memorabilia in the world, is lending several gowns from her private collections to two major exhibitions in Europe, including dresses worn by Princess Diana and Marilyn Monroe. “Fashion Rules,” featuring rare dresses worn by Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana, opened this summer for a two-year run at Kensington Palace. “Marilyn,” commemorating the 50th anniversary of Monroe’s death, is on view through September at The Prague Castle Museum, following a year-long showing at The Ferragamo Museum.

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Floral Finesse Everything is coming up roses for H.Bloom, which just expanded its luxury floral service to Atlanta – delivering unique designer arrangements to businesses and consumers through weekly, bi-weekly or monthly subscriptions. The company has teamed up locally with Cacao Atlanta and BEE Boutique to additionally offer innovative gifts including chocolates, macarons and honey. www.hbloom.com.

Anniversaries Toast Worthy

Jack & Marge Sawyer Celebrating 65 years September 5, 1948

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Toast Worthy Chris & Rhonda Matheison Celebrating 37 years August 8, 1976

Mary Helen & John Abbott Celebrating 40 years October 13, 1973

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Anniversaries Betty & Bob Edge Celebrating 44 years September 6, 1969

Nina & Herman Fishman Celebrating 63 years June 15, 1950

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Cause Partiesfora

SEPTEMBER

presentation. bbbsatl.org.

EVENING GARDEN PARTY

STRING FLING GALA

Sept. 6 6 PM. Fix Georgia Pets

will honor Anne Cox Chambers at the home of Guy and Ginny Millner.

Mrs. Chambers is one of largest donors for the organization. Visit

fixgeorgiapets.org.

LEGACY AWARDS GALA

Sept. 7 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta presents its 19th annual black-tie awards dinner at The St. Regis, with a reception, silent auction, dinner and awards

404/601-7068.

Sept. 7 6:30 PM. The Center for Puppetry Arts’ fundraiser promises an entertaining evening at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead, with an auction, cuisine and a puppetry performance. 404/881-5118. puppet.org.

BEL CANTO GALA Highlands, N.C.

Sept. 8 4 PM. Gifted performers will sing outstanding selections from opera to the Broadway stage

followed by a dinner for benefactors and artists at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. Proceeds are used to purchase art for The Bascom’s permanent collection and the Highlands School and the Highlands Community Child Development Center. For more information, call 828/526-1947.

thebascom.org.

WINE WOMEN AND SHOES

Sept. 8 2-5 PM. Wine savvy, shoe-loving women can sip, savor and shop for a cause at the InterContinental Atlanta. Guests will have an opportunity to bid on silent

and live auction items. Benefits research of gynecologic cancers at the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. $100. Call 770/667-4047.

winewomenandshoes.com/ atlanta.

GARDEN OF EDEN BALL PATRON PARTY

Sept. 12 This exclusive party will be at the beautiful garden and home of Shearon and Taylor Glover.

Garden of Eden Ball donors at the Patron level and above are invited.

Contact the ball coordinator at

cwilliams@atlantabotanicalgarden. org or 404/591-1537.

One in five kids in America struggles with hunger.

This September, you can help. Dine out at participating restaurants to help raise funds* for No Kid Hungry®. Find locations at NoKidHungry.org/DineOut. Together, we will make No Kid Hungry America’s reality.

Learn more at NoKidHungry.org. *Every dollar raised supports the No Kid Hungry campaign’s investments in community-based organizations fighting child hunger on the local level and its national efforts to connect kids around the U.S. with nutritious food where they live, learn and play. NoKidHungry.org.

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Suzy Wasserman, Susan LeCraw, Rubye Reid, Bryan Morris, Ginny Millner, Mary Hataway, Dennis Dean, Liz McDermott and Randy Korando.

EVENING GARDEN PARTY

at the home of Guy and Ginny Millner – September 6 KELLY SANFORD

BARK & BOOGIE BALL

Sept. 14 6 PM-midnight. Help raise funds for dog and cat rescue at Lanier Tech Conference Center.

The annual gala, sponsored by the Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter, features dinner, dancing, entertainment and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $95.

Tables of 10 are $800.

bbb2103.eventbrite.com.

JAZZOO

Sept. 14 Annual creative cocktail party at Zoo Atlanta will feature delectable edibles from Atlanta’s premiere restaurants, specialty drinks at full-service open bars throughout the zoo and live music.

Proceeds will support Zoo Atlanta’s internationally acclaimed great ape programs and the Primate Research Department. Jason Heslep and Jenn Fallin, co-chairs. $125. For more information, visit jazzooatlanta.org.

zooatlanta.org.

SOS DINE OUT FOR NO KID HUNGRY

Sept. 15-21 Participating restaurants will raise funds to support No Kid Hungry™, Share Our Strength’s national campaign to end childhood hunger in America by 2015. nokidhungry.org/dineout.

CRYSTAL BALL PATRON PARTY

from Sept. 20-21. 404/261-9855.

the Arthritis Foundation’s upcoming Crystal Ball (Oct. 19) can enjoy a festive gathering at the home of Jack Sawyer and Bill Torres. Call Jennifer McGregor at 678/2374444, ext. 6761 or jmcgregor@ arthritis.org.

TABLES FOR TAILS

Sept. 19 Patrons and sponsors of

PARTY IN THE KITCHEN Sept. 19 Guests dressed in

all-white attire can enjoy an evening of music, cocktails and exquisite cuisine prepared by chefs from some of Atlanta’s finest restaurants. Highlights of the evening at the King Plow Arts Center include silent and live auctions. Benefits Open Hand.

projectopenhand.org/s-eventspitk10.asp. 404/419-3333.

SWAN COACH HOUSE FLEA MARKET PREVIEW PARTY Sept. 19 6-9 PM. Invited guests

will get a sneak peek at the elegant “treasures” from Atlanta’s finest homes offered for sale at the Forward Arts Foundation’s fundraiser at the Atlanta History Center and have the opportunity to bid on an array of fabulous silent auction items. The market runs

ALLIANCE THEATRE OPENING NIGHT GALA

swancoachhouse.com.

Sept. 19 Annual dining program in which thousands of residents from the metro Atlanta and north Fulton areas choose their favorite participating restaurant and dine out knowing that 20% of the proceeds from their total check will be benefiting the “Society Pets” of the Atlanta Humane Society.

atlantahumane.org.

CORPS DE BALLET KICK-OFF LUNCHEON

HOPE FLIES: CATCH THE CURE

Sept. 20 7:30 PM. Enjoy dinner, cocktails and dancing, plus a raffle and live auction, at this fundraiser for the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine at Mason Murer Art Gallery. Honorary chairs: Laura and David Green. Party chairs: Danielle and Jim Poppens. hopeflies.org.

POWER OF PINK LUNCHEON

Sept. 20 11 AM-2 PM. North Fulton Hospital is proud to present this luncheon and fashion show at the Country Club of the South. Visit komenatlanta. org. checkupforchicks.com/ PowerofPink/.

Sept. 21 Join the Alliance Theatre for dinner and cocktails in celebration of its 2013/14 season. The gala benefits the Alliance Theatre’s programs for youth and families and celebrates Barry Manilow’s “Harmony” on the Alliance Stage and the 10th anniversary of the Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition. alliancetheatre.org.

Sept. 23 11:30 AM. The Atlanta Ballet kicks off its season at this 15th annual luncheon at The RitzCarlton, Buckhead, featuring a Neiman Marcus fashion show and runway performance from Atlanta Ballet dancers. For ticket prices and hostess information, visit atlantaballet.com/events or call 404/873-5811, ext. 213.

PINK RIBBON PARTY

Sept. 23 6-10 PM. Opening party for the Pink Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament (Sept. 24) at the River Club in Suwanee. Benefits the American Cancer Society. pinkribbonclassic.org.

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PARTIES FOR A CAUSE BRIDGE BOUTIQUE GRAND OPENING BENEFIT GALA Sept. 25 6 PM. Enjoy cocktails,

nibbles and a fall fashion show featuring Deanna Francis and Ashley Simpson at the new Bridge Boutique location on Roswell Road.

A percentage of sales from the evening will benefit Autism Speaks.

Co-chair Ginger Dixon Molloy, Atlanta Botanical Garden President Mary Pat Matheson, and co-chair Susan Been.

404/996-2568.

LEGENDARY PARTY PATRON PARTY

Sept. 26 Patrons and sponsors of the upcoming Legendary Party (Nov. 2) benefiting Shepherd Center can enjoy a festive evening at the law offices of Greenberg Traurig at Two Terminus in Buckhead.

thelegendaryparty.com.

LILLY PULITZER SHOP AND SHARE EVENING Sept. 26 6-9 PM. The Lilly

Pulitzer store at Phipps Plaza will host this event to benefit the Atlanta Speech School’s 40th Annual Language & Literacy Gala.

atlantaspeechschool.org

GARDEN OF EDEN BALL

CHRISTAL BALLTM

Sept. 28 6-10 PM. 13th annual gala at the Georgia Aquarium benefiting CHRIS Kids’ programs and services. Co-chairs Bernadette Faber and John Nabodny. chriskids. org. 404/564-3411.

GARDEN OF EDEN BALL

Sept. 28 6:30 PM. The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s black-tie benefit, themed “Circus,” features cocktails and a three-course dinner under the Big Top. Ball co-chairs Ginger Dixon Molloy and Susan Been. Honoree Mary Wayne Dixon. 404/591-1537.

atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

at the Atlanta Botanical Garden – September 28 IN THE MOMENT – A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Atlanta Center. Co-chairs Jerome and Sue Lienhard. vnhs.org.

OCTOBER

living in the moment with special entertainment, a cocktail reception, and a live and silent auction at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta. The event honors Bill and Eleanor Cheney and benefits end-of-life care at home and at the extraordinary Hospice

POLO FOR PARKINSON’S

COBB SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION

Sept. 28 6:30 PM. Celebrate

ON THE ROCKS

KELLY WINSHIP

at Bellwood Quarry in Midtown October 6

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Sept. 29 2 PM. Wilkins Parkinson’s Foundation presents a day of polo at Chukkar Farm and Polo Club, with music, food, silent auction and “best hat” contest.

poloforparkinsons.com.

Oct. 3 6:30 PM. Cobb Signature Chefs Auction hosts 15 of the finest chefs, caterers and/or local celebrity chefs who will present their signature dishes in a tasting size

Front row: Curley Dossman, Georgia-Pacific Foundation; Felton Norwood, Libby Prickett, Natalie Schmook and Sarah Smith. Back row: Sarah Kirsch, Brad Kirsch, Georgia Schley Ritchie, Corey Barksdale, Shepard Ansley, Ernie Prickett and Curt Soper, Georgia State Director for Trust for Public Land.

Join us for the 32nd annual Event co-chair Molly Lynch, honoree Carter Morris, and co-chair Deborah Miller.

A TIMELESS AFFAIR

©FERNBANK MUSEUM

Saturday, October 19, 2013

at Fernbank – October 5

during a reception at the Marietta Country Club. After enjoying an entertaining silent auction reception, guests are invited to sit at their purchased table and bid on a variety of packages during a live auction. 404/720-5309.

marchofdimes.com/georgia.

EMPOWER PARTY

Oct. 3 GCAPP benefit gala at the Georgia Aquarium honoring Dr. Sanjay Gupta begins with a cocktail reception followed by a formal seated dinner. The evening includes an auction, award presentation and an entertaining on-stage conversation between Jane Fonda and Dr. Gupta. Contact Laine Peeler at laine@gcapp.org or 404/475-

6046. gcapp.org/empower.

TEE OFF PARTY

Oct. 4 7 PM. The Tee-Off Party for the Shepherd Center Cup, at the home of Elizabeth and Carl Allen, will feature silent and live auctions, great food and drinks. The Shepherd Center Cup will be held Oct. 7 at the Cherokee Country Club. For more information, visit

Masquerade,” will honor Carter and Hampton Morris. Proceeds from the evening of dinner and dancing support Fernbank’s educational mission to encourage a profound appreciation for the planet and its people. Molly and Kip Lynch and Deborah and Bruce Miller, chairs. Contact Catherine Stolarski at 404/929-6376 or catherine.

stolarski@fernbankmuseum.org.

BLUE JEAN BALL

Oct. 5 Denim-clad guests can enjoy a night of live music, Low Country BBQ and drinks at the historic Cook Estate in Buckhead to benefit the Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta reward fund.

csgabluejeanball.com.

HEARTS AND HANDS GALA Oct. 5 6:30 PM. 5th annual

black-tie dinner at the Georgia Aquarium will feature live and silent auctions and a special performance

by Megan Hilty. Benefits Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Javier Goizueta, event chair. Muhtar Kent, honorary chair. 678/704-

shepherdcentercup.com.

8086 or shannon.courtney@ armhc.org. armhc.org.

2013 ECO-BENEFÊTE

LATIN FEVER BALL

Oct. 4 6:30 PM. Guests will gather for “A Celebration of the Coast” to honor Ben Slade, executive director of the St. Simons Land Trust. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, silent auction and dancing. georgiaconservancy.org/

ecobenefete. 404/876-2900.

A TIMELESS AFFAIR

Oct. 5 Fernbank’s signature benefit gala, “A Timeless Affair 2013: Marco Polo’s Venetian

Oct. 5 7 PM. The Latin American Association presents the silver anniversary of the ball at the InterContinental Atlanta. The black-tie event, themed “A glamorous walk through the past,” features Latin cuisine, a live Latin orchestra and silent auction. Benefits the programs and services offered by the LAA. 404/638-1823 or apascual@ thelaa.org.

Front row: Dot Stoller, Carole Harrison and Susan McCaffrey.

Back row: John Harrison and Russ Davis.

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he Magical Sea themes the Crystal Ball, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, to be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead.

Crystal Ball Co-chairs Susan McCaffrey and Dot Stoller explained that this year’s theme reflects the healing power of water, the sea and thalassotherapy, as sea water is full of mineral elements that positively affect treatment of arthritis and inflammation of the joints. Funds raised from the Crystal Ball will be used to support strategic research for the prevention, control and cure of arthritis.

Honorees Carole and John Harrison Corporate Honoree Northside Hospital

For more information and reservations, please contact Karla Ruggiero at 678.237.4458 or kruggiero@arthritis.org.

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PARTIES FOR A CAUSE ON THE ROCKS

MONUMENTAL BALL

Quarry in Midtown West will showcase the mission of Trust for Public Land: saving land for people. The event features a unique silent auction with on-the-land experiences like river kayaking, camping, or expertly-guided historic hikes. Tickets $125. 404/873-7306.

Morningside-Lenox Park Association will host its sixth annual gala at the beautiful Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park to raise awareness and funds to protect some of the area’s beloved landmarks. Guests can enjoy a delectable buffet and entertainment. Host Committee co-chairs Julie Russell and Julia Shenton. monumentalball.org.

Oct. 6 The fundraiser at Bellwood

AQUA VINO

Oct. 10 6-10 PM. The Georgia Aquarium’s 8th annual fundraiser features gourmet fare from Atlanta’s top restaurants, more than 200 fine wines to sample, exciting live and silent auctions, and musical entertainment, with an amazing backdrop of aquatic life. Benefits the Correll Center for Aquatic Animal Health. georgiaaquarium. org/aquavino. 404/581-4000.

ART OF NATURE GALA

Oct. 12 7 PM. The Atlanta human services organization Caring For Others will host its annual fundraiser at the Georgia Aquarium. The evening includes cocktails, live entertainment, a seated dinner and a special guest speaker. Guests can also enjoy a silent auction. caring4others.org.

TASTE THE WORLD 2013 Oct. 12 This gala evening

supporting the work of Refugee Family Services includes global cuisine, dynamic entertainment, and silent and live auctions.

Oct. 18 7-11 PM. The

CRYSTAL BALL

Oct. 19 The Arthritis Foundation’s 32nd annual benefit will be at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. Carole and John Harrison, honorees.

Corporate honoree, Northside Hospital. 678/237-4468. arthritis.

LANGUAGE AND LITERACY GALA PATRON PARTY

Oct. 24 7-9 PM. Sponsors and patrons of the Language and Literacy Gala fundraiser for the Atlanta Speech School can enjoy a festive evening at the home of Rene and Jim Nalley. atlantaspeechschool.org.

THE HUMANE EVENT

Oct. 24 7 PM. Don your most devious disguise and join Atlanta Humane Society’s 1873 Society Club at the Summerour Studio for a masquerade for a great cause. featuring signature cocktails and delectable dishes. Cinda Boomershine, Heather Rodbell and Kim Bartlett, co-chairs. Visit

org/georgia/events/cb/.

atlantahumane.org.

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ATLANTA OPERA BALL

Oct. 19 6 PM. Annual fundraiser on the grounds of historic Bulloch Hall in Roswell with dinner and music. $45. 770/992-1731 ext. 7.

bullochhall.org.

BENEFITS OF LAUGHTER

Oct. 23 Skyland Trail’s 16th annual fundraiser begins with a cocktail reception followed by dinner and entertainment at The St. Regis Atlanta. Kelly Loeffler and Betsy Akers, co-chairs. For more information, call Ashley Vance at 678/686-5905. skylandtrail.org.

Oct. 26 “Puccini’s Palazzo,” themed after the season’s opening production, “Tosca,” will feature a gourmet dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions at The St. Regis Atlanta. $350 per person. Chris Casey and Doug Weiss, chairs. Call Allison Deniro at 404/591-2928. atlantaopera.org.

ATLANTA’S BEST CELLARS DINNER

Oct. 26 7 PM. Guests can enjoy an elegant party at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, with fine wines, gourmet

Oct. 26 7:30 PM. An evening of fun at The Manor Country Club to benefit Canine Assistants, with dinner and silent and live auctions.

Preceded by a golf tournament on Oct. 26. Visit teeitupforekids.org or call 678/469-5588.

GO WEST! GALA

Oct. 29 6:30 PM. This blacktie, bolo-tie and cowboy boots affair celebrating “Go West! Art of the American Frontier from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West” will benefit future programs at the High Museum of Art. The evening will include a reception, seated dinner and exclusive gallery access to the exhibition. Call Ruth Richardson at 404/733-4557 or ruth.richardson@

woodruffcenter.org. high.org/gala.

“THE BIG SCREAM” GALA

Nov. 1 7:00 PM. The ScreamFree Institute fundraiser promises an entertaining evening at The Wimbish House with an auction, dancing and live music. 678/6726410. screamfree.com/bigscream or kim@screamfree.com.

Oct. 18 7:30-11:30 PM. A fabulous evening of food, live music and auctions in the The Foundry at Puritan Mill benefiting Georgia Center for Child Advocacy’s mission to end child abuse in Atlanta.

BACCHANAL 2013

Nov. 2 7-11 PM. “Rome around

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homestretch.org.

Nov. 1 Black-tie event presented

by Senior Citizens Services of Metro Atlanta at The St. Regis Atlanta. Benefits Meals on Wheels Atlanta. Marlene Alexander, Nancy Brown, Tony Conway, co-chairs.

Oct. 16 The luncheon will be held at a beautiful private home in Brookhaven (rain date Oct. 18). The home tour will take place Oct. 24 from 5:30-8:30 PM. Benefits Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Visit armhc.org. 404/315-1133.

mdanightofhope.org.

Oct. 26 6-10:30 PM. Enjoy food, drinks and fellowship at the home of Roswell Mayor Jerry Wood. Benefits Homestretch. For tickets, visit

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HISTORIC BROOKHAVEN CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES & LUNCHEON

Oct. 18 This black-tie evening supporting ALS research is the #1 fundraiser in the Southeast.

The gala at the InterContinental Atlanta will begin with cocktails and music followed by a seated dinner with live entertainment and a live and silent auction. $300.

MAYOR’S ANNUAL BARBEQUE BALL

NOVEMBER

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MDA-ALS “A NIGHT OF HOPE GALA”

cuisine, live music and auction items. Proceeds fund a cancer research fellowship at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Robin Meade and Robert Polay, co-chairs. bestcellarsdinners.com.

FRANK AND JAN ROS, EVENT CHAIRS.

LATIN FEVER BALL

at the InterContinental Atlanta October 5

the World” with the young professionals of Atlanta’s art scene at Bacchanal 20 at the Carlos Museum. The benefit features an open bar, Atlanta’s best caterers, a DJ, and luxury raffle items, plus exclusive after-hours access and a private viewing of the museum’s new exhibition, “Antichità, Teatro, Magnificenza: Renaissance and Baroque Images of Rome.” carlos.

emory.edu/bacchanal.

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HEARTS AND HANDS GALA

at the Georgia Aquarium– October 5

Front row: Jeff Wansley, chairman of ARMHC Board of Directors; and Javier Goizueta, The Coca-Cola Company vice president, McDonald’s Division Worldwide president, and event chair. Back row: Host co-chairs David and Melissa Lerner; David Chandley, WSB-TV meteorologist and emcee of the Hearts and Hands Gala; Erin and Dan Shmalo, host co-chairs; and Kristen Willimon, patron co-chair.

GACC SOUTH GALA

Nov. 2 The German American Chamber of Commerce will host its 18th annual black-tie gala for members at The St. Regis Atlanta.

The evening features dinner, a live band, dancing and a silent auction.

For details, visit gaccsouth.com.

LEGENDARY PARTY

Nov. 2 7 PM. The Shepherd Center’s black-tie benefit, “The Future is Now,” at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead includes a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing and entertainment. Karen Spiegel, chair.

McKee and Sally Nunnally, honorary chairs. Call 404/350-7302.

thelegendaryparty.com.

MIRACLE BALL 2013

Nov. 2 7 PM. Party with a purpose at Fernbank Museum of Natural History to raise funds for The Link Counseling Center with dinner and a stunning IMAX movie. Tickets $200.

Call Kathy Jernigan at 404/2569797 or kathyj@thelink.org. thelink.

org/events.

ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL GALA / NEIMAN MARCUS CHILDREN’S FASHION SHOW

Nov. 3 3-5 PM. Neiman Marcus will present a children’s fashion show followed by light refreshments.

A portion of the proceeds from the show sales go to the Atlanta Speech School Gala Fund, which provides financial aid for students.

For more information, visit

atlantaspeechschool.org.

HIGH ARTS DAY

Nov. 4 8 AM. Art Partners presents a day of fun, fashion, art and design.

The day will center on “The Art of the Louvre’s Tuileries Garden,” which is the first major American exhibition on this treasured landmark. Benefits the High’s educational programs.

high.org. 404/733-4429.

SAKS FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON Nov. 4 11:30 AM-1:30 PM.

Champagne luncheon and fashion show at Saks Fifth Avenue featuring a champagne reception and silent

auction followed by the luncheon and fashion presentation. Benefits the Marcus Autism Center. Sarah McElroy and Kimbrell Stribling, chairs. Contact Jeanne Walters at jeanne.walters@choa.org or 404/785-9402. Visit giving.choa.

ARTCAN...FIND A CURE

Nov. 9 7-10 PM. Benefit evening

org/saks.

PAWS FOR COCKTAILS

Nov. 7 5:30-10 PM. Partygoers can sample hors d’oeuvres, enjoy cocktails and live music, and bid on irresistible treasures in live and silent auctions at Park Tavern. Benefits Furkids and Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society. furkids.org or smalldoghumane.org.

A CELEBRATION OF PRESERVATION

Nov. 9 7 PM. The Vinings Historic Preservation Society Gala, themed “A Celebration of Preservation,” features cocktails and dinner in the historic Pace House and Old Pavilion. Holly Gardner, chair. For more information, call 770/432-

3343. vinings.org.

for The Joseph C. Monastra Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research at the Atlanta Ballet’s Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre will feature hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a fine art auction and incredible performances from visual and performing artists from around the world who have been affected by cancer. jcm-artCAN.org.

GOLDEN GALA

Nov. 9 7 PM. The William Breman Jewish Home gala at the InterContinental Atlanta will honor the past presidents of the Auxiliary.

Benefits the William Breman Jewish Home and its Auxiliary. Call Carole Shovers at 404/751-2269.

LUPUS FOUNDATION “NIGHT OF HOPE GALA”

Nov. 9 7 PM. This inspirational evening at Mason Murer Fine Art will include fabulous food, auctions and live entertainment. Benefits the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus

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LANGUAGE AND LITERACY GALA at the Capital City Club – November 17

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Atlanta Speech School Guild President Yancey McCollum, Gala co-chairs Liza Jancik and Mary Anne Massie, and Atlanta Speech School Executive Director Comer Yates.

Foundation of America. Visit lupusga. org and click “Night of Hope.”

770/333-5930.

OVERTURE GALA

Nov. 14 Celebrate the 6th anniversary of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre at this benefit supporting the CEPAC Foundation.

The evening includes a reception, dinner and entertainment by the Rockettes. For more information, visit cobbenergycentre.com.

ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL LANGUAGE AND LITERACY GALA

Nov. 17 The Atlanta Speech School Guild will hold its 40th annual gala at the Capital City Club in Brookhaven.

Proceeds support the School’s financial aid program. Liza Jancik and Mary Anne Massie, co-chairs. For more information, visit atlantaspeechschool.

org/gala.

COMMUNITY OF RESPECT CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY DINNER

Nov. 19 6 PM. The Anti-Defamation League dinner will honor champions of social justice Mayor Kasim Reed, James W. Wagner and Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat at the Loews Atlanta Hotel.

Event chairs Kathelen Amos, D. Scott Davis, Jerome Russell and Scott Selig.

For more information, visit regions.adl.org/southeast/events/ cor2013dinner.html.

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES FELLOWSHIP DINNER Nov. 22 6-9 PM. To celebrate National

Adoption Month and to raise funds for special needs adoption, the nation’s premier family preservation and adoption agency will host this fundraiser at Peachtree Presbyterian Church. The dinner includes a catered, seated dinner; live entertainment; and an extensive silent auction. For more information, visit

bethany.org/atlantadinner.

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Roswell resident Maria Walden-Sullivan runs two upscale consignment shops with a goal of giving back.

She donates a portion of proceeds, as well as clothing, from her stores Vintage & Vogue and I Do & I’m Done Bridal to area charities. “As an option to reach into their purse, women can reach into their closet to give back,” said Sullivan, who recently hosted OPERATION WALT, a military wedding dress drive in honor of her late father, Walt Kaczmarek, a career military officer.

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Style Smarts

MODEL EMILY COTA JOSEPH RICHARDS, MODEL URSULA LENTINI AND ROBBIE VAN DER LAAG.

Salon Perfection Having coiffed Atlanta’s leading ladies since 1985, Who’s Who Salon in Buckhead offers two signature processes that guarantee amazing results: “The Curl,” which produces soft, natural waves with full body; and “The UnCurl,” which tames overly curly hair into a smooth, sleek look. Owner Robbie Van Der Laag raves about the talent of his new stylist Joseph Richards, who has perfected the chemistry and method of both techniques. Richards formerly owned his own salon in Jacksonville, Fla., for over 30 years.

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PARTY October 3 at the Georgia Aquarium

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CAPP, the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, has announced plans for its principal fundraising event and annual EmPower Party to be held on October 3. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the internationally respected neurosurgeon and multiple Emmy®-award winning chief medical correspondent for CNN, will be honored with GCAPP’s Health Pioneer Award.

GCAPP founder Jane Fonda will present the award to Dr. Gupta. Patron reservations begin at $1,500 per couple.

GCAPP founder Jane Fonda.

CONTACT LAINE PEELER AT LAINE@GCAPP.ORG OR 404/475-6046.

Seated: Event co-chairs Ashley Miller and Alexandra Walter. Standing: Patron Party co-chair Ginny Brewer, GCAPP’s CEO Vikki Millender-Morrow and Patron Party co-chair Caroline Tucker.

THE 2013 ATL ANTA OPERA BALL

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Left: Corporate Committee co-chair Steve Sullivan met with committee members Danica Griffith, Tom Lape, Christine Ragland, Mark Tipton, Skyland Trail president Beth Finnerty, and John Lally at a gathering at Cherokee Town Club.

Below: Patron Committee co-chair Lorri McClain thanked “Benefits of Laughter” co-chairs Kelly Loeffler and Betsy Akers for hosting the elegant committee luncheon as did patron co-chair Kim Noonan.

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LAUGHTER October 23 at The St. Regis Atlanta

Skyland Trail’s 16th annual “Benefits of Laughter” is scheduled for October 23 at The St. Regis Atlanta. In support of the benefit, Kelly Loeffler welcomed patron committee members to her home for an elegant luncheon co-hosted with Betsy Akers. Steve Sullivan and Jeffrey Sprecher gathered corporate committee members at the nearby Cherokee Town Club. Skyland Trail is a nationally aclaimed mental health treatment center.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL ASHLEY VANCE AT 678/686-5905.

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Golden Gala November 9 at the InterContinental Buckhead

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olden Gala, the bi-annual benefit of the Auxiliary of The William Breman Jewish Home, will honor the Auxiliary’s past presidents on Nov. 9 at the InterContinental Buckhead. The evening will feature an original production by John W. Gibson (of “Peachtree Battle” fame) and will be emceed by CNN personality Holly Firfer.

Martha Jo Katz, Ava Wilensky and Miriam Hirsch, co-chairs.

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FOR SPONSORSHIP AND TICKETING INFORMATION CONTACT CAROL SHOVERS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AT 404/751-2269.

On the

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SANTA FOR SENIORS HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Dec. 3 Annual luncheon at The Estate to benefit Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta.

Guests should bring a new, unwrapped gift for a senior to be given during holiday meal deliveries. jperno@mealsonwheelsatlanta. org. scsatl.org.

MARIETTA PILGRIMAGE TOUR GALA

Dec. 6 The Marietta Pilgrimage will present a gala party and preview of the award-winning tour of homes (location TBA). The tour of the Kennesaw Avenue historic district will be Dec. 7-8. 770/329-1115. mariettapilgrimage.com.

Dec. 6 Experience worldclass entertainment, live and silent auctions, and delectable dinner at one of Atlanta’s most spectacular eco benefits at the Georgia Aquarium.

captainplanetfoundation.org.

FORWARD ARTS FOUNDATION-SAKS FIFTH AVENUE FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON Dec. 16 11:30 AM. Highly

anticipated luncheon at The St. Regis Atlanta benefiting the Forward Arts Foundation’s support of the High Museum of Art, the Atlanta History Center and other visual arts institutions. Sarah Kennedy and Anne Powers, chairs. For more information, call 404/361-9855.

JANUARY CATHEDRAL ANTIQUES SHOW GALA PREVIEW PARTY

Jan. 29 7-9 PM. The Cathedral of St. Philip comes alive with celebration for this special evening to kick off the 43rd anniversary of

KIMBERLY LINK

CAPTAIN PLANET FOUNDATION BENEFIT GALA

Front row: Liz Shults, Caroline Fierman, Cathy Iannotti and Susannah Balish. Back row: Stacey Ollinger, Lisa Dwyer, Lisa Stivers and Kay Douglass. Not Pictured: Meredith Berryman, Jackie Greene and Ginger Greene. DRESSES COURTESY OF SARA MIXON ( TOOTSIES ATLANTA) the Antiques Show (Jan. 30-Feb. 2). Guests and sponsors will have the first look at fine antiques while enjoying music, fine wine and delectable offerings. Benefits Crossroads Community Ministries.

Visit cathedralantiques.org or call

404/365-1107.

FEBRUARY HOPE AND WILL BALL

Feb. 1 The 11th annual fundraiser for CHOA will be held at The St. Regis Atlanta. Proceeds will support nursing training and development through the Pediatric Simulation Center. Liz Shults and Kay Douglass, co-chairs. choa.org/ hopeandwillball.

STARFISH BALL

Jan. 4 Atlanta’s most festive Mardi Gras celebration at The St. Regis Atlanta includes a formal dinner and silent auction. The nsoro Foundation annually celebrates the student of the year (the nsoro scholar with the highest overall GPA). Proceeds benefit nsoro Foundation high school graduation programs and the student scholarship fund. Tickets $500. Call 404/574-6763 or visit thenf.org.

SPOTLIGHT ON ART GALA Feb. 15 Annual signature

fundraiser for Trinity School at the InterContinental Hotel featuring a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment. The Spotlight on Art Artists Market is

Feb. 3-8. Proceeds benefit Trinity’s teacher education and scholarship funds. For more information, call 404/231-8119 or visit

spotlightonart.com.

ATLANTA BALLET BALL

Feb. 22 An evening of celebration at The St. Regis Atlanta that raises money to support Atlanta Ballet and the Centre for Dance Education. The evening includes dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, as well as a special dance performance from dance company members.

404/873-5811 ext. 203.

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When Dogs Become

Shepherds LEGENDARY PARTY

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Shepherd Center founder James Shepherd, Cindy Wall of sponsor PNC Wealth Management, and John Spiegel.

eflecting the Shepherd Center’s cutting-edge vision, “The Future Is Now” is the theme of the 2013 Legendary Party, set for Nov. 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. Among the special guests will be two beautiful blonds, Frosty and Bentley, Labrador therapy dogs demonstrating the new Animal Assisted Therapy programs.

“From high-tech computer software to expertly trained animals, the advances in Assistive Technology offered by Shepherd Center are simply astonishing,” raved Legendary Party chair Karen Spiegel. “Imagine the freedom that voice-and-eye command computer software allows patients to activate any electrical device, from door openers and appliances to lights and call systems in their homes or offices! Adaptive driving systems, including joystick and touchpad controls, enable independent transportation.

Greater mobility through wheelchair innovations enhances quality of life.”

Honorary chairs for this year’s 25th anniversary gala are Sally and McKee Nunnally, whose dedication to Shepherd Center has been constant, with Sally active on the Board of Directors for over 20 years and McKee recently assuming the chairmanship of the foundation’s Board of Trustees. Both are members of the Shepherd Center’s Benefactors Society and Bridge Builders Society. Chair-elect Cecilia Wright joins Spiegel in orchestrating the party plans.

Founded by James Shepherd and his parents, Alana and Harold Shepherd, in 1975, the Shepherd Center is the nation’s largest hospital specializing in rehabilitation for people with spinal cord and brain injury, as well as multiple sclerosis and chronic pain. It is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the country’s Top 10 rehabilitation hospitals.

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Legendary Party chair Karen Spiegel and Dr. Donald Leslie, with therapy dogs Bentley and Frosty, in one of the Shepherd Center’s gardens.

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ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY With their own personal business cards and full-time staff positions, Frosty and Bentley are full-fledged members of Shepherd Center’s therapeutic programs for patients. The highly trained canines can follow more than 40 verbal commands, from putting on a patient’s sock to opening doors. During rehabilitative therapy sessions, Frosty and Bentley work with a patient’s gait training, hand grasp and release, and other forms of exercise.

Equally important is the role they play in

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Left: Staff members Rebecca McWalters and Beth Sasso of the Animal Assisted Therapy program, with Frosty and Bentley.

giving patients special comfort and care, sometimes even curling up in a patient’s bed.

Frosty and Bentley were bred and trained by the non-profit Orlando, Fla.-based Canine Companions for Independence. Their Shepherd Center staff assistants, Rebecca McWalters and Beth Sasso, met Frosty and Bentley at the Canine Companions headquarters, underwent special training with them and brought these two amazing and beautiful dogs home to Atlanta to live with them and work at the Shepherd Center.

Above: Legendary Party chair-elect Cecilia Wright, Dr. Donald Leslie and Shepherd Center founders Alana and Harold Shepherd in the “Secret Garden,” a retreat for patients.

Right: Cindy Wall with therapy dogs Frosty and Bentley.

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A CELEBRATION OF FOOD AND WINE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013

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THE ST. REGIS ATLANTA

“Carl and I are humbled to be the honorees for this special night of great chefs and amazing food.

We know that so many senior citizens are going to bed hungry in our very own city. Thanks to this event, Meals On Wheels Atlanta is slated to deliver over sixty thousand individual meals in this coming year, providing a safety net for so many homebound seniors in this community – we could not think of a more impacting cause.”

Elizabeth and Carleton Allen, Honorary Chairs 2013 A Meal to Remember

FEATURING

Chef RJ Cooper, Rogue 24, Washington DC Chef Patrick Owens, Opal, Mt. Pleasant Chef Joe Trevino, St. Regis Atlanta

Chef Daniel Zeal, Georgian Room, Sea Island

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Jack Sawyer, Eileen Gordon, Aida Flamm and Dr. Bill Torres.

WEDDINGS Southern Seasons

SUMMER LAUNCH PARTY

International bridal couturiere Pat Kerr flew into Atlanta to celebrate her fabulous coverage in the premier issue of Southern Seasons Weddings. More than 200 friends and patrons of Southern Seasons Magazine attended this lovely cocktail reception in early June.

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Lisa Fuller and Tom Abrams.

Southern Seasons publisher and editor Eileen Gordon.

Grene Baranco and friend.

Olivia Dietrich models for guest of honor, couturiere Pat Kerr.

Marha Jo and Jerry Katz with Anne Barge.

John Mayoue and Nancy Jo McDaniel.

Ron and Kay Quigley, Mateo Restrepo, Deborah Marshall and Todd Tautfest.

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Awards Southeast EMMY®

HOST MONICA PEARSON DONNED A WIG FOR THE SHOW OPENER.

WXIA/11 ALIVE: MOLLY BAKER, JEFF REID, MELISSA LONG, MATT KING, REBECCA LINDSTROM, DEVIN FEHELY, DUFFIE DIXON, SHAWN HODER, ELLEN CROOKE, ELLE DUNCAN, CHRIS HOLCOMB, BRENDA WOOD, TRICIA GARCIA-CAPTAIN, MATT PEARL, EVELYN MIMS, DONNA LOWRY.

H EVELYN MIMS, MONICA PEARSON KENNETH DEAN, EVELYN MIMS

onoring the best broadcast professionals in the region, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast rolled out the red carpet for top TV personalities and industry luminaries at the 2013 Southeast EMMY® Awards. The annual black-tie gala, held in June at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta, was hosted by former news anchor Monica Pearson, the recipient of more than 30 Emmy Awards over the course of her illustrious career.

“What an amazing night. Everyone was there,” raved incoming National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast President Myrna Moore, who joined Monica for a duet of “Unforgettable” to kick off the ceremony.

Atlanta stations captured over 200 nominations for outstanding achievement in television news across 80 categories. Among the big winners: WXIA/11 Alive (NBC) with 18 awards, Georgia Public Broadcasting with 15, WSB/Channel 2 Action News (ABC) with 11, Univision Atlanta with 10, WAGA/Fox 5 (Fox) with 9, WGCL/CBS Atlanta (CBS) with 6, and Fox Sports South with 6. Television pioneer Kenneth Dean, who built the nation’s first bi-racial commercial station, was honored as the only NATAS® Gold Circle inductee.

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PATRON CHAIRS ALLEN NELSON AND AIMEE AND TOM CHUBB.

Swan House Ball

“Southern Elegance” was the theme of the Swan House Ball this spring, where guests enjoyed cocktails on the lawn and dinner and dancing in the ballroom at the Atlanta History Center’s largest fundraising gala. Chaired by Barbara Joiner, the 28th annual event honored the Jackie and Tony Montag family.

Stunning décor was provided by Tony Brewer, with a divine dinner by Mary Hataway’s Soirée Catering, and a spectacular auction that raised over $50,000.

PNC Wealth Management and The Coca-Cola Company were sponsors.

BRONZE SPONSOR TARA WERTHER WITH WILMINGTON TRUST SILVER SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVE JACK SAWYER.

ABOVE: DAN AND SANDRA BALDWIN WITH SALLY DORSEY AND HERB MILLER. BELOW: PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRESENTING SPONSOR CINDY WIDNER WALL AND JAMES WALL.

ERIC JOINER AND CHAIR BARBARA JOINER.

HONOREES TONY AND JACKIE MONTAG.

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CAUSE TO CELEBRATE The High Museum’s 2013 Wine Auction raised $1.5 million.

Left: Co-chair Alyson Rogers, Carmen Pope, High Museum of Art Director Michael E. Shapiro, Merry McCleary and co-chair Christie Baty Hudgins at the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction Top Bidders Dinner.

Right: Rod Westmoreland celebrates a winning bid at the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction Vintners’ Reception and Live Auction.

Photos by CatMax Photography, LLC.

The Edna Lewis Foundation hosted a celebratory dinner benefit at the City Club of Buckhead this spring to honor, preserve and nurture African Americans’ culinary heritage. Above: Chef Joe Randall, chairman of the Edna Lewis Foundation and owner of Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School, pictured with relatives of the late Edna Lewis, including Ruth

Lewis Smith, sister, Mattie Scott, niece, and John Henry Thurston, cousin. Above right: Chef Kevin Mitchell, instructor at the Culinary Institute of Charleston; Chef Todd Richards, executive chef of The Shed at Glenwood; and J. Christopher Randall, founder of BoxxFit. Photos

by Dorian Martindale.

“Women On The Run,” a fundraising mixer, was held this summer at a private Buckhead estate to celebrate women and community leaders who champion the efforts of women getting involved in politics, from fundraising to staffing to running for office. Executive producer Manuela “M” Ikenze hosted the event with special guest Jackie Gingrich Cushman to spotlight the charitable and civic minded leaders and organizations in Georgia that play a positive role in the impact of women in politics. Among the VIPs in attendance were Karen Handel, Tricia Pridemore, Dr. Betty Price, Lynne Riley, Elaine Boyer, Erika Harold and Loraine Smith. Proceeds from the event benefit American Women Matter and the Running Start Foundation.

Left: Loraine Smith, Manuela Ikenze, Jackie Gingrich Cushman, U.S. Senate candidate Karen Handel, Miss America 2003 and Congressional candidate Erika Harold.

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A Kick-off Party for volunteers planning this year’s 40th Anniversary Atlanta Speech School Gala was held at the home of Yancey McCollum.

Left: Mary Anne Massie, Gala cochair; Comer Yates, executive director of Atlanta Speech School; Yancey McCollum, Atlanta Speech School Guild president; Liza Jancik, Gala co-chair. Right: Dallas Nevins, Mary Jane Kirkpatrick, Kaci McCamy, Sara Moseley.

Photos by Jim Fitts.

An exclusive ladies luncheon hosted by Hublot and Sona Chambers was held at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, where guests viewed signature watches from the Hublot Atlanta Boutique’s collection and enjoyed a delicious three-course prix fixe menu. Proceeds benefitted The Waterkeeper Alliance, whose mission is to promote wise and

equitable use of water resources, both locally and globally. Above (left): Monyetta Shaw, CEO/founder of The Evan Grace Group; Millie Smith, wife of NBA star Steve Smith; Tracey Dubreuille; Phaedra Parks, “Real Housewives of Atlanta”; Brandi Miles. Above: Leslie McLeod, Sona Chambers. Photos by Robin Lori Photography.

The Friends of Winship “Fashion A Cure” Fashion Show was held at the Piedmont Driving Club. Funds raised from this successful event benefit research for cancers affecting women at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Left: Elizabeth Morgan Spiegel modeling Elements of Style.

Right: Event co-chairs Karen Richardson and Missy Craver, Tassels Jewelry co-owner Lynne Halpern and cancer survivor and model Alison Moran.

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The Forward Arts Foundation’s annual Swan Coach House Flea Market, themed “Disco Flea-ver,” opens with a festive Preview Party on Sept. 19, followed by the Flea Market on Sept. 20-21 in the parking lot at the Atlanta History Center. The event funds significant contributions to the Atlanta arts community. Co-chair Molly Beery; Bonneau Ansley III of the Ansley Group-Harry Norman, Realtors Buckhead office and Flea Preview Party sponsor; co-chair Jennifer Morgan; Betsy Franks, senior VP of Harry Norman, Realtors; and co-chair Leslie Morgan.

Guests enjoyed an evening of fine cuisine and festive camaraderie at the French Heritage Society’s Dîner du Printemps at Anis Café and Bistro. Seated: Mary Graham of Anis Bistro and sponsor Bonneau Ansley III of Harry Norman, Realtors. Standing: Patrick Brendel of sponsor Atlantic Wine, Society chair Suzy Wasserman and Anis owner and sponsor Arnaud Michel.

An elegant wine tasting reception “uncorked” activities for the upcoming Best Cellars Dinner, a benefit of the T.J. Martell Foundation, the music industry’s largest foundation for medical research for leukemia, cancer and AIDS and local funder of a cancer research fellowship grant for the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Dinner Chair Emeritus Joel Katz, chair of Global Entertainment and Media Group of Presenting Sponsor Greenberg Traurig; Wine Host co-chair Angelle Hamilton; and Entertainment Advisory Board co-chair Bernard Parks.

French Heritage Society friends celebrated the holiday of the Fête de Saint Jean and Summer Solstice at a lovely Garden Supper Party hosted by Jean Astrop. Mary Palmer Dargan and her husband Hugh Dargan, Dot Stoller of sponsor Chubb Insurance, Jean Paul Pentecouteau and Claire Richardson. Photo by Kim Link.

Cynthia Widner Wall of luncheon sponsor PNC Wealth Management, High Museum director Michael Shapiro, Forward Arts Foundation members Nancy Hooff and Carol Goodman.

Forward Arts Foundation members and friends enjoyed a luncheon and private tour of the High Museum’s “Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis.” Above: Lisa Fuller, Ginny Brewer and Pam Smart. Photos by Kim Link.

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The 4th annual “Dancing Stars of Atlanta” gala benefit raised almost $300,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association, Ga. Chapter, with a star-studded evening of celebrity dancing at the Loews Atlanta Hotel. Above: Judges’ Award winners for best dance performance Christjohn Batters and Angela King, event co-chair Jenny Pruitt, and People’s Choice Award winners for most money raised Lisa Fuller and Jose Quintanilla. Photo by Robin Bish Photography. Left: Lisa Fuller and Jose Quintanilla at the dance studio. Photo by Nancy Jo McDaniel.

The 29th annual Preservation Gala, benefiting The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, rocked Atlanta’s Ivy Hall to the rhythms of Papa Sol. More than 400 guests sampled the finest creations of a variety of Atlanta’s favorite caterers amidst “A Vanity Affair” themed fundraiser celebrating the Trust’s 40th anniversary. Left: Event chairs Georgia Schley Ritchie, Heath Massey and John Mitchener with honorary chair Camille Yow. Right: Mose and Teri Bond in Victorian-esque inspired attire. Photos by Ron Jones Photography.

The Junior League of Atlanta saluted the Atlanta Speech School on its 75th anniversary with the presentation of a $10,000 donation at the school’s celebratory luncheon. Members of the Junior League of Atlanta Board of Directors: Stacy Brees, Jenny Pruitt, Jen Bennecke, Atlanta Speech School Executive Director Comer Yates, Camille Kesler, Alicia McCabe, Karen Killough and Michelle Wells.

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1. Musician Ed Roland (lead singer of Collective Soul) was presented the Youth Catalyst Award, and New Look Youth Ambassador Nadji Jeter was awarded the Global Youth Leadership Award at the President’s Circle Awards Luncheon hosted by Usher’s New Look this summer. Taylor Hill/Getty Images.

2. The President’s Circle Awards Luncheon honored those committed to inspiring youth to succeed. The Service Legacy Award recipient was The Coca-Cola Foundation, accepted by Foundation Chair Lisa Borders, pictured with Shawn Wilson, Usher and Virgil Roberts. Taylor Hill/Getty Images.

3. Event planning firm WM Events celebrated its new location at 767 Trabert Avenue in Atlanta with a party and open house featuring a circus theme.

Enjoying the festivities were John Wise, William Fogler and Ron Lazarus.

Julie Anne Wedding Photographers and Patrick Williams-PWP Studio.

4. Ryan Winters and Faith Winters, founders of the Just Heart Foundation, accept a check from Brandice Thorn of ME Restaurant Group and Mimmo Alboumeh, chef/owner of Red Pepper Taqueria, which donated a portion of proceeds from its “Nacho Average Taco” campaign to the foundation.

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6. Event chair Sally Dorsey and Herb Miller joined fellow supporters at the Back on the Farm benefit party at the Atlanta History Center to help reestablish a true working farm environment, complete with animals, on the grounds of the 19th-century Smith Family Farm.

7. A collaborative group effort brought over $10,000 worth of assistance to local organizations serving the homeless. Among those involved: Michael Turner, Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association president, The Home Service Store; Monica Love Phillips, Bank of America; Sandy Andrew, HomeAid Atlanta board president, CEO Atlanta New Homes Directory.com; and Kevin Aycock, HomeAid board member, president Aycock Properties.

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8. The Buckhead North office of Harry Norman, Realtors welcomed new mortgage officer Julie Terrell and office manager Stephanie Bolton at a celebratory party at Fado’s Irish Pub. Pictured with Julie are Harry Norman, Realtors president/CEO Dan Parmer, senior VP Rob Owen and Brendan Pagano, branch manager of HomeServices Lending. Kim Link.

9. The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia presented its signature fundraising gala, the Taste of Love, at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. In attendance at the stylish black-tie event were Host Committee member Stephanie Boswell with son Jackson and husband Sean Boswell, and Rob Hrubala. Andria Lavine/Imagez Photography.

10. Luxury lingerie brand Agent Provocateur celebrated the opening of its first boutique in Atlanta this summer with a special event hosted by Danielle Rollins and Kah Li Haslam.

11. Callie Riggs and Lauren Taylor Baker were among the stylish Atlantans who turned out for the opening party of Agent Provocateur at Phipps Plaza, where celebrity DJ Lindsay Luv entertained the crowd.

12. Suzanne Mott Dansby hosted The Atlanta Opera’s La Belle Soirée at her dream home, an eight-acre horse farm in the West Peachtree Battle neighborhood. Suzanne and guests Cathy and Hayley Thrift enjoyed music and a performance by The Atlanta Opera. Ben Rose Photography.

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13. “Darkly, Deeply, Beautifully Blue” was the winning vignette in the Museum of Design Atlanta’s “The South’s Next Wave: Design Challenge” exhibition.

Celebrating at the Design Award Party were MODA executive director Laura Flusche, winning designers Caryn Grossman and Chris Buxbaum of cg creative interiors (who collaborated with Lisa Humphreys of Couture Cakes for the “Blue” vignette), James Hoback and Milford Earl Thomas.

14. Huff Harrington Fine Art celebrated France at its annual Bastille Day. Toasting the French joie d’esprit were Debra and Tom McDavid, and Meg Harrington. Ninh Chau.

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FALL

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

A TOUR OF SOUTHERN GHOSTS

and vegetables, flowers and plants, and edible home goods from local raw honey to homemade sauces and jellies. Old Canton Street.

8 AM-12:30 PM Sat., through mid October. 404/402-5389.

Oct. 11-13, 17-20, 24-27 Family storytelling fest presented by ART Station at St. Mtn. Park, with spooky Southern tales by costumed tellers on lantern-lit paths at the Antebellum Plantation.

45-minute tours. $15 ($7, ages 12 & under), plus vehicle entry fee. artstation.org.

AGILE ON THE GREEN

Oct. 7 Charity golf tournament for Atlanta’s tech community at Alpharetta Athletic Club, 3430 Hwy. 9, Milton. 770/475-2300. agileonthegreen.com.

AIDS WALK ATL. & 5K RUN

Oct. 20 23rd annual pledge walk at Piedmont Park. 404/876-9255. aidswalkatlanta.com.

AJC DECATUR BOOK FEST Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Largest

independent book festival in country with hundreds of authors, plus music, kids area, workshops and more on Decatur’s downtown square. decaturbookfestival.com.

ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE 13.1 MARATHON & 5K

Oct. 6 Half marathon and Hyundai

Hope on Wheels 5K at Town Brookhaven, 4330 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. Race start: 7 AM.

131marathon.com/Atlanta.

ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK

Sept. 28-29, Oct. 26-27 Outdoor artist market at Old Milton Park, 35 Milton Ave. 9 AM-4 PM Sat. & 11 AM-4 PM Sun. 678/762-1035.

gallery35.com.

ALPHARETTA ARTS AND MUSIC FALL FEST

Oct. 12-13 Juried arts and crafts

show with 100 booths, plus live jazz, blues and acoustic music on three stages in downtown Alpharetta, 29 Milton Ave. 10 AM-6 PM. downtownalpharettatrade

association.com. 678/296-2829.

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ALPHARETTA EVENTS

Sept. 7 Tumor Trooper Run/Walk to benefit BTFC. 404/252-4107. info@braintumorkids.org.

Oct. 5 Brew Moon Fest, 6:30-11

PM, Milton Avenue, Alpharetta.

Oct. 5 Scarecrow Harvest free family street party with display of decorated scarecrows, music, hayrides, face painting and more, plus farmer’s market, 10 AM-2 PM on Milton Avenue. 678/297-6078.

Weekends HOWLpharetta Ghost Tours, Fri. & Sat. through Dec. 21.

alpharettatours.com. 800/9793370. alpharetta.ga.us. awesomealpharetta.com.

ATH-HALF

Oct. 20 4th annual Athens, Ga.

Half Marathon, with musical entertainment along race route and exhilarating finish through Sanford Stadium. athhalf.com.

ATLANTA ARTS FESTIVAL

Sept. 14-15 7th annual fest features juried art (from painting, photography, sculpture and ceramics to jewelry, leather, metal and glass), demonstrations, live music, entertainment and food in Piedmont Park. 10 AM-7 PM Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun. Free. 770/9419660. atlantaartsfestival.com.

ATL. BOTANICAL GARDEN

Through Sept. Cocktails in the Garden, 6-10 PM on Thurs., with light bites, cash bar and live DJ. Sept. drinks: Magic Martinis.

Through Oct. “Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life,” international exhibit of mosaiculture.

October Scarecrows in the Garden, “Ogretober” theme, featuring 100 wild and wacky creations, with weekend family

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Patron Spirits CEO & president Ed Brown not only runs the brand but also races cars. Brown and the Patron Tequila ALMS team will be competing at Road Atlanta’s Petit Le Mans, concluding the American Le Mans Series. fun from 10 AM-4 PM. Fest-of-Ale, with specialty ales and live musical entertainment, 5-10 PM Thursdays.

Oct. 24 Great Chefs of Atlanta Pumpkin Carving Contest.

Oct. 27 Goblins in the Garden, with costume parade, storytelling and ride-on train ($2) for kids, and cash bar for adults, 10 AM-4 PM. Nov. 16-Jan. 4 Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, a showcase of enormous botanical-inspired light displays throughout the grounds.

5-10 PM (except. Dec. 24 & 31).

1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta.

atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

404/876-5859.

ATLANTA BRAVES Home Games

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Marlins Sept. 2-4 Mets Sept. 13-15 Padres Sept. 23-25 Brewers Sept. 26-29 Phillies Games at Turner Field. 800/7453000. braves.com/tickets. atlanta.braves.mlb.com.

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER Through Jan. 1 “Native Lands:

Indians and Georgia,” celebrates the state’s original inhabitants.

Sept. 28 Fall Folklife Festival, 10:30 AM-4:30 PM, with traditional crafts, local chefs and farmers, musicians, food and drink vendors.

130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 404/814-4000.

atlantahistorycenter.com.

ATLANTA 2-DAY WALK

Oct. 5-6 11th annual pledge walk

for breast cancer from 6 AM Sat. to 1:30 PM Sun. at Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Register through Sept. 27.

Saturday Only (20 miles) or Sunday Only (10 miles) walks also available.

itsthejourney.org. 404/531-4111. info@2daywalk.org.

BARRINGTON HALL

Sept. 13, Nov. 15 Ale Yeah Beer

ATLANTA BRAVES “BARK IN THE PARK” Sept. 15 Coca-Cola Sky Field is

transformed into “puppy paradise” with doggie pools & water misters, vet services, pet treats and watering holes, as the Braves take on the Miami Marlins. $25 ticket includes one person and one dog.

braves.com/bark.

ATLANTA FALCONS

Home Games Sept. 15 St. Louis Rams Sept. 29 New England Patriots Oct. 7 NY Jets Oct. 20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Nov. 10 Seattle Seahawks Nov. 21 New Orleans Saints Games at Georgia Dome.

atlantafalcons.com.

ATLANTA GREEK FESTIVAL

Oct. 3-6 Enjoy all things Greek, from food and entertainment to art and shopping, at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2500 Clairmont Road. 5-10 PM Thurs., 11 AM-11 PM Fri.-Sat., 11 AM-7 PM Sun. $5 (free, 12 & under). atlantagreekfestival.org.

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Tastings. 770/992-2246 Oct. 19 Steampunk Festival, with costume contest, forums, music, vendors and food, 10 AM-4 PM. Nov. 9 Civil War Living History Fall Encampment.

535 Barrington Dr., Roswell.

770/640-3855. roswellgov.com.

BREW YOUR CASK OFF

Nov. 9 Cask Ale Festival, 6-10

PM at SweetWater Brewery with 90 regional brewers, live music, food trucks and tours. $40 ($35 adv).

brewyourcaskoff.com. 404/6912537.

BULLOCH HALL

Sept. 20-28 “Seasons of Handworke” exhibit.

Oct. 19 A Sip of the South.

Nov. 16-Dec. 30 Best Loved Stories of the 1800s, self-guided holiday tours, $8.

180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. bullochhall.org. 770/992-1731.

CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 Poetry Readings.

Sept. 13, Oct. 18, Nov. 10

Family Storytelling.

Oct. 25, Nov. 22 Tango Nights.

980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta.

CALLAWAY GARDENS

Sept. 1 Hot Air Balloon Fest.

Sept. 1 Fitness Series Triathlon & 5K Run. active.com.

Nov. 2 The Steeplechase Nov. 2 Twilight 10K Nov. 6 Founder’s Day Nov. 22-Dec. 30 Fantasy in

Lights®, Christmas spectacular.

Pine Mountain. 1-800-CALLAWAY.

callawaygardens.com.

CANDLER PARK FALL FEST

Sept. 28-29 Neighborhood festival in historic Candler Park with live entertainment, artist market, kids activities, 5K run and homes tour. noon-10 PM Sat., noon-8 PM Sun. Free. Corner of McLendon Ave. and Candler Park Dr., Atlanta. 404/577-

4212. fallfest.candlerpark.org.

CHASTAIN PARK ARTS FEST Nov. 2-3 Outdoor gallery of

spectacular works by local, regional and national artists, plus live entertainment, demonstrations, hands-on arts activities, and festival foods and beverages, at Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 135 W. Wieuca Road, Atlanta.

chastainparkartsfestival.com.

CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER Weekends Guided Canoe Trips, 5

PM Sat. & Sun. in September.

Sept. 28 Rivers Alive clean-up at Riverside Park. roswellgov.com.

Sept. 29 Primitive Skills Day. Oct. 18-19, 25-26 Halloween Hikes. Greet friendly forest creatures on guided night hikes, with games, crafts, campfire, face

painting, live music and animal presentations. $8 (free, 2 & under).

Dec. 7 Back to Nature Holiday Market and Festival, 10 AM-4 PM, with local, handmade items.

9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770/992-

2055. chattnaturecenter.org.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE Dec. 7 33rd annual parade in

midtown Atlanta, 10:30 AM-noon.

Starts at Peachtree St. near Baker St., turns right onto Marietta St., turns left and ends on Centennial Olympic Park Drive. choa.org.

CHOA FUNDRAISERS Sept. 15 Jessica’s Run,

motorcycle poker run at Bonz Sports Grill in Douglasville.

Sept. 21 Tennithon for Transplant, 2-6 PM at Dekalb Tennis Center, Decatur. 404/785-0631.

Oct. 5-6 24 Hours of Booty cycling ride of the LIVESTONG Foundation. 24hoursofbooty.org.

Nov. 8 Clays for Kids sporting clays tournament, at Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club, 8000 Capps Ferry Road, Atlanta. 678/867-0505.

CHIPPER JONES CELEBRITY GOLF INVITATIONAL

Nov. 3-4 Retired Atlanta Braves player Chipper Jones will host his annual celebrity golf tournament at the Atlanta National Golf Club.

cottonstatescatclub.org.

COUNTRY LIVING FAIR

Oct. 25-27 A show of folk art,

404/785-7373. choa.org.

CHRISTMAS IN ROSWELL

Nov. 1-Dec. 31 Citywide celebration with holiday tours of historic homes, special events and performances. visitroswellga.com.

770/640-3253.

COTTON STATES CAT SHOW Nov. 2-3 75th annual Cotton

cat shows, with beautiful cats and kittens, vendors and rescue groups. $8 ($5 children, seniors).

States Cat Club CFA Championship and Household Pet Cat Show at the Gwinnett Civic Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 10 AM-4 PM. One of the country’s premier

antiques, crafts, art, furniture and home decor, plus seminars, artisan demonstrations, gourmet market, general store, live music and kids’ activities at St. Mtn Park. 10 AM-5 PM. $16 ($13 adv.). Park entry fee.

stellashows.com. 1-866/500FAIR.

CROSSROADS AT CRABAPPLE FESTIVAL

Oct. 5 A tradition since 1969, this outdoor family festival features thousands of unique antiques and works of art, plus KRISTA TURNER

404/872-5338. callanwolde.org.

Atlanta Braves “Bark in the Park” – Sept. 15

choa.org.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ATLANTA

Through Sept. 8 “Weebles: Coast

to Coast.” Explore U.S. geography, history and culture.

Sept. 28-Jan. 12 “Moneyville,” hands-on tour through money factory, bank, shopping district, stock market and more.

Open daily. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., NW. 404/659-KIDS.

childrensmuseumatlanta.org.

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FUN AROUND TOWN music, kids’ activities and food vendors. Free. 10 AM-6 PM. 790 Mayfield Road, Milton.

crabapplecommunityassociation. org. 770/448-3860.

CUMMING COUNTRY FAIR & FESTIVAL Oct. 3-13 Concerts, carnival

midway with 40+ rides and games, live shows, petting zoo, Heritage Village and more at Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road. 4-10 PM Mon.-Thurs., 4 PM-midnight Fri., 10 AM-midnight Sat., 12:30-9 PM Sun. $7 ($3 students ages 5-18, free for 4 & under); $3 parking. 770/781-3491.

cummingfair.net.

NARI Atlanta Tour of Remodeled Homes – Oct. 19

DAHLONEGA EVENTS

Sept. 29 Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride. 6gap.com.

Oct. 19-20 Gold Rush Days.

Celebrate the 1828 discovery of gold in Dahlonega with art & craft exhibitors, kids’ activities, gold panning contest, parade, fashion show, clogging, King and Queen Coronation, hog calling, gospel singing, cuisine and more.

dahlonegajaycees.com.

Nov. 29-Dec. 22 Old Fashioned

Christmas, with Lighting of the Square, home-town parade with Santa’s arrival, caroling, entertainment, wine sampling and live theater Christmas events.

dahlonega.org. 706/864-3513.

DUNWOODY HOME TOUR

Oct. 2 The Dunwoody Woman’s

Club annual home tour. 9:30 AM-3 PM. $30 ($25 advance). Benefits the Club’s service projects.

dunwoodywomansclub.org.

EAST COBBER PARADE & FESTIVAL

Sept. 21 18th annual community

event with parade at 10 AM featuring floats and marching bands; and festival, from 11 AM-3

PM, with local entertainment, carnival games, merchant booths and food. Fountains of Olde Towne Shopping Center, 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. eastcobber.

com/parade.

FALL ATLANTA HOME SHOW Oct. 4-6 30th annual home

improvement showcase with exhibits, seminars, speakers and kids activities at Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta.

Highlights include the SeeThru House, Red Hare Backyard Beer Garden, and Fire Safety Area by Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services. 10 AM-6 PM Fri., 10 AM-7 PM Sat., noon-6 PM Sun. $10 (free for 12 & under, 65 & older). atlantahomeshow.com.

770/798-1997.

FALL FARM DAY

Oct. 12 Smith Plantation in Roswell hosts this free family event featuring artisan exhibits, demonstrations and activities pertaining to life on a 19th century farm, plus games, crafts, petting

zoo, wagon rides, gold & gem panning ($5), and home tours ($5). 11 AM-3 PM. 770/641-3978.

archibaldsmithplantation.org.

FALL FESTIVAL ON PONCE

Oct. 19-20 Juried arts & crafts festival and street market, with food/drink concessions and live acoustic entertainment at the Olmsted Parks, 1451 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. 10 AM-6 PM Sat., 11 AM-6 PM Sun. festivalonponce.com.

FAMILY BLOCK PARTY

Oct. 12 Kid-friendly activities, entertainment, storytelling, info booths and more, presented by Atlanta Parent Magazine at Mercer University’s Atlanta Campus. 10 AM-4 PM. $5 (free for 2 & under). familyblockparty.com.

FARE WALK FOR FOOD ALLERGY

Sept. 29 Two-mile pledge walk at

Atlantic Station-Central Park, 1380 Atlantic Dr. Register at 8 AM; Walk at 9 AM. Festivities include live music, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, vendors and allergists. foodallergywalk.org.

FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Sept. 28-Jan. 5 “Marco Polo:

Man & Myth” exhibit highlights the life, travels and legacy of Marco Polo, whose 13th century journey spanned 24 years and 24,000 miles.

Nov. 22-Jan. 5 “Winter Wonderland.”

767 Clifton Road. 404/929-6300.

fernbankmuseum.org.

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National Ultra Endurance Series) at 7 AM, followed by a 50-mile race at 7:15 AM, based out of Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega.

Sept. 8 5km/10km Adventure Run at 9 AM through Montaluce Vineyards. Check-in: 7:30-8:30 AM.

55nine.com. usmtb100.com.

404/432-5841.

FOX THEATRE TOURS

Ongoing Enjoy an hour-long

guided tour of this historical movie palace, rich in performing arts and architectural history. 10 AM-1 PM Mon. & Tues.; 10 & 11 AM Sat. $18 (free for 10 & under).

Oct. 29-30 Ghost Light Tours, focusing on Fox’s ghosts. $25.

foxtheatre.org.

FRANCES MCGAHEE YOUTH DAY PARADE

Oct. 12 63rd annual parade starts at 10 AM on Mimosa Boulevard and ends at Roswell area park with outdoor festival. 770/641-3705. roswellgov.com.

GEORGIA BRIDAL SHOW

Sept. 8 Features 75 exhibit booths and a fashion show at 4 PM at Gwinnett Convention Center in Duluth. eliteevents.com.

GA. MOUNTAIN FALL FEST

Oct. 11-19 Live music, arts & crafts, food booths, flower show and more at the Ga. Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. $11 (free, 9 & under). georgiamountainfairgrounds. com. 706/896-4191.

GEORGIA STATE PARKS

Sept. 14 Full Moon Hike, 7 PM

at Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. $7 hike, $5 parking.

770/389-7801.

Sept. 28 “Your State Parks Day”

free day. Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites waive parking fees and admission in honor of National Public Lands Day. 770/732-5871.

georgiastateparks.org.

GA. TRUST FALL RAMBLE

Oct. 4-6 Discover the charm of

Madison on a weekend exploration, with tours of more than 40 historic private homes and sites. Benefits the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. 404/885-7812.

georgiatrust.org.

GREAT MILLER LITE CHILI AND BBQ COOK-OFF

Oct. 5 Fantastic food, live music,

fun and games at this 34th annual event at Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., Conyers. 10 AM-7 PM. $10 (free, 12 & under). Benefits Camp Twin Lakes. 678/309-4285.

theatlantachilicookoff.com. georgiahorsepark.com.

HARVEST BALLOON FEST

Oct. 19 Sterling on the Lake’s 4th annual festival at the Village Green, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch, with balloon rides, balloon glow, competitive racing, pumpkin carving, hay rides, face painting, kiddie games, concert, and food vendors. 3-8 PM, with select times for rides. 770/967-9777. harvestballoonfestival.com.

HARVEST SQUARE

Oct. 19 Arts and crafts festival, carnival games for kids and more at Glover Park in the historic Marietta Square. 9 AM-6 PM.

HEMBREE FARM’S “GREAT FLEA FLING”

Oct. 5 Giant yard sale from 8 AM to 5 PM to benefit Hembree Farm Historic Site, with books, antiques, handmade items, refreshments and bake sale. 755 Hembree Road. 770/992-1665. roswellhistoricalsociety.org.

IMAX® THEATRE AT FERNBANK MUSEUM

Through Sept. 5 “Under the Sea” and “Titans of the Ice Age.”

Sept. 6-Jan. 2 “Penguins” follows

a brave king penguin on the journey of a lifetime.

Sept. 6-Jan. 2 “Hidden Universe.”

Take a breathtaking tour of deep space through images captured

JapanFest at Gwinnett Center in Duluth – Sept. 21-22

by Hubble and the world’s most powerful telescopes.

Ongoing Martinis & IMAX®. Enjoy cocktails, films, live music or DJ, and cuisine, 6:30-11 PM Fridays.

Tickets: 404/929-6400.

767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. fernbank

works showcased in a green space across from the Atlanta Athletic Club on Hwy. 141 (Medlock Bridge Road). 10 AM-6 PM Sat., 11 AM-5 PM Sun. johnscreekartfest.

INDIAN FEST & POW-WOW

KIDS II STRONG LEGS RUN

museum.org. 404/929-6300.

Oct. 31-Nov. 3 A Native American cultural showcase, with dance, music, crafts cooking, storytelling and wildlife presentations at St. Mtn. Park’s Antebellum Plantation. $12, plus park entry fee. stonemountainpark.com.

IRONKIDS ALPHARETTA TRIATHLON Sept. 15 Fitness competition

of the IronKids National Series for ages 6-15, with swimming, biking and running. Three race divisions by age. 7 AM at Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Pkwy.

678/297-2811. ironkids.com. awesomealpharetta.com.

JAPANFEST

Sept. 21-22 Largest Japanese

SWEETWATER BREWING COMPANY

cultural festival in the Southeast with music & dance performances, taiko drummers, martial arts, workshops, marketplace, exhibits, kids activities and food at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 10 AM-6 PM Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun. $8 (6 and under, free).

404/842-0736. japanfest.org.

JEKYLL ISLAND SHRIMP AND GRITS FESTIVAL

Sept. 20-22 Taste, sip and enjoy

Brew Your Cask Off Nov. 9

coastal cuisine, craft beer, music, entertainment and kids fun at this annual food fest in the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District.

jekyllisland.com.

JOHNS CREEK ARTS FEST

Oct. 19-20 A gallery of whimsical

splashfestivals.com.

404/785-GIVE. choa.org.

KP CORPORATE RUN/WALK Sept. 12 5K Run/Walk through

downtown Atlanta, adjacent to Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Dr. 7 PM. kpcorporaterunwalk.com.

MAGNOLIA CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Oct. 14 Benefit tournament at the Marietta Country Club for The Autism Foundation of Georgia. autismfoundationga.org.

MANNA FUND GOLF CLASSIC

Oct. 7 Benefit tournament at St. Ives Country Club, Atlanta. Shotgun start at 11 AM, award ceremony, 3-5 PM. mannafundgolf.org

Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Annual art festival at Glover Park in the Marietta Square features a juried artist market with original works by 150 artists, children’s activities, live music and more.

Chalk Art Competition on Sat. Free. 10 AM-5 PM. 770/592-7180. artparkmarietta.com.

Saturdays Open-air fine arts juried artists market showcases local work with booths on Mill Street in downtown Marietta on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, through November. artistsmarketmarietta.com.

Nov. 2 29th annual event at Turner Field, Atlanta, with 10K Run (qualifier for Peachtree Road Race) at 8 AM; 5K Run/Walk at 9:15 AM; Mascot Trot at 10 AM; 2K Fun Run and Stroller Roll at 10:15 AM.

MARIETTA ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL

MARIETTA SQUARE ARTISTS MARKET

MARIETTA SQUARE FARMER’S MARKET

Weekends Vendors offer a variety of fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce and garden products from 9 AM-noon Sat. (year-round) and noon-3 PM Sun. (April-Nov). North Park Square. mariettasquarefarmersmarket. net. 770/499-9393.

MARIETTA STREETFEST

Sept. 21 22nd annual event at

Glover Park on the Marietta Square features 50-plus booths of art, crafts and antiques; The Hubcaps and History Classic Car Show; Children’s Zone; Farmers Market; and Marietta Grassroots Festival with live musical entertainment.

Presented by Marietta Museum of History. 9 AM-9 PM. Free. 50 N. Park Square. 770/592-7180.

mariettastreetfest.com.

MEALS ON WHEELS ATL. GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sept. 9 13th annual event takes

place at the Capital City Club, Brookhaven to raise funds for Meals on Wheels, supplying meals for homebound seniors in Atlanta.

404/605-8450. scsatl.org.

MISTLETOE MARKET

Oct. 10-12 Jr. League of CobbMarietta’s shopping extravaganza at Cobb Civic Center, with apparel, jewelry, children’s clothing, home

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FUN AROUND TOWN Smith Park in Cartersville. 4-11 PM Fri., noon-11 PM Sat. & Sun., noon10 PM Mon. $5 (under 12, free); $20 daily wristband for unlimited carnival rides. 770/974-9033.

pioneerdaysga.com.

roswellghosttour.com.

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

RUCKER FEST

Sept. 27-Oct. 27 (Fri.-Sun.)

Annual event at Stone Mountain Park’s Crossroads with festive decor, children’s parade and costume contest, crafts, scavenger hunt, pie-eating contest and more. Adventure pass, plus vehicle entry fee. 770/498-5690.

stonemountainpark.com.

REPTICON ATLANTA

Nov. 16-17 Reptile and exotic

animal show at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville. $10, $5 ages 5-12, free for 4 & under. repticon.com.

ROAD ATLANTA

Sept. 13-15 NASA Sept. 19-22 HSR-Atlanta Historic

Races

Oct. 4-6 WERA Oct. 16-19 Petit Le Mans Nov. 1-3 SCCA American Road

Race of Champions 5300 Winder Hwy., Braselton.

roadatlanta.com. 800/849-RACE.

Indian Fest, St. Mtn. Park – Oct. 31-Nov. 3 and garden accents, gourmet food products and more. 9:30 AM-6 PM Thurs., 9:30 AM-6:30 PM Fri., 9:30 AM-4:30 PM Sat. Girls Night Out, Oct. 10. 770/422-5266. jlcm.org.

MUTTS N’ MARTINIS

Sept. 4 Yappy hour on the Living

Room Patio at W Atlanta-Midtown, with Salty Dog Martinis and special treats for the pups. 188 14th St. NE Atlanta. 404/724-2559.

NARI ATLANTA TOUR OF REMODELED HOMES

Oct. 19 View expansions, renovations, green improvements and more by the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry on self-guided tours throughout the metro area. 10 AM-4 PM daily. $15 ($10 advance). Benefits GA Chapter of MDA. nariatlanta.org.

and storytellers. Noon-6 PM. $5 suggested donation; $5 parking.

Oct. 18-19, 24-27 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours.

Guided one-hour tours start at 5:30 PM at the Bell Tower. $20 ($10, ages 4-12). Adv. tickets only.

Oct. 19 6th annual Run Like Hell 5K, 9 AM. Run Like Heck 1K Fun Run, 10 AM. Register online.

248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta.

oaklandcemetery.com.

PETE PIKE MUSEUM GRAND OPENING FESTIVAL Oct. 19 8 AM-7 PM at Family

familytreegardening.com.

NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE

PINK RIBBON CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

guided, dark attraction with special effects, stunt actors and chilling monsters. Georgia Antique & Design Center, 6624 Dawson Blvd., Norcross. fearworld.com.

OAKLAND CEMETERY

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ROSWELL “ALIVE AFTER FIVE” STREET PARTY

Sept. 19, Oct. 17 Enjoy music,

Oct. 20 Pet fest with vendors, dog demonstrations, refreshments and contests, noon-4 PM at Roswell Historic Town Square. roswellhistoricalsociety.org.

SANDY SPRINGS FESTIVAL

Sept. 21-22 28th annual juried arts & crafts extravaganza with more than 600 artists, crafters, entertainers and vendors at Heritage Green, 6110 Bluestone Road, Sandy Spring. 9 AM-7 PM Sat., 11 AM-5 PM Sun. $5 ($2, ages 6-17; free, ages 5 and under). sandyspringsfestival.com.

SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKETS SHOWS

Sept. 12-15, Oct. 10-13, Nov. 7-10 World’s largest series of indoor antique shows at Atlanta Expo Center, 3650 Jonesboro Road, SE. 1-6 PM Thurs., 9 AM-6 PM Fri.Sat., 10 AM-4 PM Sun. 404/361-

2000. scottantiquemarket.com.

SHARE OUR STRENGTH’S DINE OUT FOR NO KID HUNGRY

dining, shopping and fun from 5-9 PM in Roswell’s Historic District.

Sept. 15-21 Restaurants unite for SOS’s national campaign to end childhood hunger in America.

ROSWELL ARTS FESTIVAL

SMITH PLANTATION HOME

aliveafterfiveroswell.com.

Sept. 21-22 47th annual event

in Roswell’s town square with arts, crafts, performing arts, kids’ activities, food and more.

10 AM-6 PM Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun. Benefits Roswell Recreation and Parks Department. 770/640-

3253. roswellartsfestival.com. visitroswellga.com.

ROSWELL GHOST TOUR

Ongoing Learn about the unique

nokidhungry.org.

Sept. 28 Native American Day, $5.

Oct. 12 Fall Farm Day Nov. 11- Dec. 30 Images of

Christmas by Roswell Garden Club.

archibaldsmithplantation.org.

770/641-3978.

SNOW MOUNTAIN

Nov. 25-Feb. 17 (select dates)

A snow-packed mountainside of action-packed excitement, with 20 lanes of tubing, snowman building

Tree Garden Center, 1983 East Main St., Snellville, with raffle prizes, gardening and cooking demos, music, food and family fun. Benefits Alzheimer’s Association. In-store museum spans life to date of Pete Pike in photos and historical artifacts.

atlantaremodelingtour.com.

Sept.-Nov. (select dates) Self-

history and stories of paranormal activity through experienced paranormal investigators on this walking tour. 8 PM. Reservations required. $15 ($10, 12 & under).

Sept. 24 Support the American Cancer Society at The River Club in Suwanee, 1138 Crescent River Pass. Registration: 8 AM. Opening ceremony: 9:30 AM. Shotgun start: 10 AM. Reception and awards follow. pinkribbonclassic.org.

PIONEER DAYS

Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Family-friendly

festival with arts & crafts, rides, games, dancers, musicians and fireworks at dusk on Mon. at Sam

WWW.SOUTHERNSEASONS.NET

Dunwoody Home Tour – Oct. 2

studio tours and talks, pottery and sculpture exhibit, U-doRaku, special installations and performances, live blues, old-time and bluegrass music, farm-to-table food, local wines and brews, and activities for all ages. 10 AM-5 PM. $15 ($10 adv); free for under 12.

hambidge.org.

THE SOCIAL GAMES

Marietta StreetFest – Sept. 21 stonemountainpark.com.

SOUTHERN LIVING SHOWCASE HOME

Through December Tour a

4,000-square-foot, customdesigned home overlooking the golf course at Currahee Club on Lake Hartwell in Toccoa. $10, benefits several nonprofits.

864/527-0463. dillardjones.com.

SPIN FOR KIDS

Oct. 19 Mountain bike ride at

shops, kids’ activities and parade at The Meadow at Stone Mtn. Park.

Admission fee, plus park entry fee.

770/521-0228. smhg.org.

SWAN COACH HOUSE FLEA MARKET

Sept. 20-21 Annual flea market of the Forward Arts Foundation, held at the Atlanta History Center parking deck, offers everything from antiques, art and furniture to designer clothing, jewelry, home accessories, books, children’s clothing and more. Hours: 10 AM-2 PM Fri., 9 AM-noon Sat.

Camp Twin Lakes Will-A-Way.

swancoachhouse.com.

Twin Lakes Rutledge.

Both rides support FOCUS programs at Camp Twin Lakes.

TAKE ON THE NIGHT

Oct. 20 Road bike ride at Camp

spinforkids.org. focus-ga.org.

STONE MTN. CHRISTMAS Nov. 9-Jan. 1 (select dates)

St. Mtn. Park’s Crossroads is transformed into a winter wonderland with two million lights, parade, live shows, strolling carolers, Santa, the Snow Angel, Polar Express 4D, sing-a-long train and holiday laser show.

Adventure pass, plus park entry fee. stonemountainpark.com.

770/498-5690.

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Labor Day

Weekend: Lasershow & Fireworks.

Through Oct. Lasershow Spectacular on Saturdays at 8:30 PM in Sept., and 8 PM in Oct., and nightly on Labor Day Weekend.

Sept. 5-8 Yellow Daisy Fest Sept. 27-Oct. 27 Pumpkin Fest Oct. 18-20 Scottish Fest Oct. 25-27 Country Living Fair Oct. 31-Nov. 3 Indian Fest Nov. 9-Jan. 1 St. Mtn. Christmas Nov. 25-Feb. 17 Snow Mountain Vehicle entry fee. 770/498-5690.

stonemountainpark.com.

STONE MTN. SCOTTISH FEST & HIGHLAND GAMES Oct. 18-20 41st annual event

with Scottish dancing, piping, drumming, harping, games, artisan

Sept. 21 5K Run to benefit FOCUS at 8 PM at Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., Conyers. focus-ga.org.

TASTE OF ATLANTA

Oct. 25-27 12th annual foodie

stonemountainpark.com.

Sept. 9 Inaugural benefit

tournament for The Children’s Museum of Atlanta at Peachtree Golf Club. Registration, 9 AM. Shotgun start, 11 AM.

ZOO ATLANTA

childrensmuseumatlanta.org.

UPTOWN RHODES RACE 5K

Nov. 9 5th annual run/walk race to benefit The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation at Rhodes Hall, 1516 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. Stroller and dog-friendly course through scenic Ansley Park.

Lawn party at Rhodes Hall follows race with food, entertainment and prizes. active.com. georgiatrust.

Oct. 5-6 Travel through some of Atlanta’s funkiest neighborhoods and see how urban farmers are

Sept. 28 30th annual 5K walk with 1-mile option at Central Park at Atlantic Station. Registration, 7 AM; warm-up and opening ceremony, 8:30 AM; walk start, 9 AM. Free, participant pledges encouraged.

Benefits Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter. act.alz.org.

Sept. 5-8 45th annual arts & crafts show with 400 booths of original works, plus live entertainment, kids’ activities, demonstrations and food in Special Events Meadow at St. Mt. Park. Vehicle entry fee.

TOURNAMENT FOR PLAY

URBAN COOP TOUR

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

YELLOW DAISY FESTIVAL

thesocialgames.org.

org. 404/885-7812.

wyldecenter.org.

Sept. 12 Wild on the Rocks, 6-9 PM, adults-only event with exhibit viewing, live music, keeper presentations and cocktails. $20.

Sept. 14 Jazzoo cocktail party.

Oct. 19-20, 26-27 Boo at the Zoo. Explore magical paths, sample sweet treats and meet a whimsical cast of characters while visiting the zoo’s 1,500 animals. 11 AM-3 PM. Come in costume!

Nov. 3 Fiesta de la Familia Nov. 30 Cookies with Santa 800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta.

404/624-WILD. zooatlanta.org.

ALL TIMES AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONTACT INDIVIDUAL VENUE FOR CONFIRMATION.

“Penguins” – IMAX at Fernbank

fest at Midtown at Tech Square, with an extensive selection of food, wine, beer and cocktails, plus chef demos, specialty tents and familyfriendly fun. Big Grill block party: 7:30-10:30 PM Fri. $75 ($100 VIP, with 6:30 PM entry). Festival: 11 AM-6 PM Sat. & Sun. $40 ($30 advance); $85 VIP ($75 advance).

tasteofatlanta.com.

TASTE OF ROSWELL

Oct. 19 Sample cuisine from Roswell’s best restaurants with bluegrass and old time bands in the historic town square. Noon5:30 PM. Tastes .50-$3. 770/6403253. visitroswellga.com.

TEE IT UP FORE KIDS CHARITY EVENT

Oct. 22 Annual tournament at

The Manor Golf & Country Club, 15951 Manor Club Dr., Alpharetta.

Benefits Canine Assistants.

678/366-3886. thegivingfdn.org.

THE GREAT ARTDOORS FESTIVAL

Oct. 12 Art festival at Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap, with

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NWAVE PICTURES DISTRIBUTION

and more. Ticketed event, plus park entry fee. 770/498-5690.

Oct. 5 Co-ed social sports and college football tailgate at Piedmont Park with kickball, cornhole and bocceball competitions, beer gardens and food tents, college football broadcasts on big screen TVs, DJ and contests. Benefits Piedmont Park Conservancy.

raising their backyard chickens.

Presented by Wylde Center.

Noon-5 PM. $25 ($20 advance).

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FALL

ACTOR’S EXPRESS

Sept. 4-Oct. 6 “Venus in Fur,”

AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE AT LAKEWOOD CONCERTS

Sept. 12 Depeche Mode Sept. 14 Kid Rock, ZZ Top, Uncle

Kracker

Sept. 16 Maroon 5, Kelly

Clarkson, PJ Morton Sept. 19 Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Randy Rogers Band, Cadillac Three Sept. 27 John Mayer, Philip Phillips 2002 Lakewood Ave., Atlanta.

404/443-5000.

ACT1 THEATRE

Oct. 4-6 “Simply Complicated.”

180 Academy St., Alpharetta.

770/751-0033. act1theater.com.

ACT 3 PRODUCTIONS

Sept. 19-28 “A Few Good Men,”

drama about the murder trial of two Marines in Guantanamo Bay. Nov. 7-23 “Parade,” based on the true story of the trial and lynching of Leo Frank.

6285-R Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs Plaza shopping center.

act3productions.org.

comedy.

Oct. 30-Nov. 24 “Pluto.”

887 W. Marietta St., Atl. actorsexpress.com. 404/607-7469.

ALLIANCE THEATRE

Alliance Stage Series Sept. 6-Oct. 6 “Harmony – A New Musical.” The Comedian Harmonists take the world by storm in 1920s Germany.

Oct. 16-Nov. 10 “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark,” comedy about racial stereotypes in 1930s Hollywood.

Hertz Stage Series Sept. 20-Oct. 13 “Choir Boy,” coming of age story.

Oct. 25-Nov. 17 “Warrior Class,” suspenseful political drama.

Youth and Families Series Oct. 28 & Nov. 4 “The Grimm Lives of the Inbetweens,” fairy tale mash up about middle schoolers.

Nov. 29-Dec. 29 “A Christmas Carol,” Dickens’ classic tale.

Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-4650.

alliancetheatre.org.

ARTS AT EMORY

Sept. 6 Sixth Annual Creativity

and Arts Soiree, 4 PM. Music Sept. 8 Bach Live!

Sept. 21 Atl. Music Fest Concert Sept. 27 Chamber Music Oct. 5 Schubertiad.

Oct. 18 Sasha Cooke Oct. 26 Emory University Symphony Orchestra Oct. 27 Emory Concert Choir Nov. 2 Chris Thile, mandolin Nov. 9 From Russia with Love Nov. 15 Estonian National Symphony Orchestra Theater

Sept. 26-29, Oct. 2-6

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Balé Folcórico da Bahia Nov. 1-2 Rialto Center

“Shakespeare: I am not that I play (gender and disguise).”

Nov. 14-17, 20-23 “Macbeth,” staged at Mary Gray Munroe Theater, Dobbs University Center, 605 Asbury Circle NE, Atlanta.

Dance Nov. 21-23 Emory Dance Co. Unless noted, events at Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta. For a comprehensive list of events, visit

arts.emory.edu. 404/727-5050.

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ATLANTA BALLET

Dec. 6-29 “Atlanta Ballet’s

Nutcracker,” family favorite, live with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.

Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. 404/892-

3303. atlantaballet.com.

ATLANTA BRAVES SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Sept. 1 Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy

Post-game performances at Turner Field. Free with paid game ticket.

braves.com/tickets.

ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE

Oct. 25-Nov 10 “Guys and Dolls,” musical comedy about gambling men and strong-willed women.

Cobb Civic Center’s Anderson Theatre, Marietta. 404/377-9948.

atlantalyrictheatre.com.

ATLANTA OPERA

Sept. 30 “Opera with an Edge,” free preview concert of 2013-14 season, including “Tosca,” “Faust” and “The Barber of Seville,” 7 PM. Oct. 5, 8, 11, 13 Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca.” Lies, lust and corruption turn a tale of love into a struggle for survival in this gripping melodrama. 8 PM Sat., 7:30 PM Tues., 8 PM Fri., 3 PM Sun. Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. atlantaopera.org.

404/881-8885.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY HALL Sept. 14 Pet Shop Boys Sept. 15 Joe Satriani, Steve Morse Band

Oct. 13 Michael McDonald Dec. 22 Celtic Woman, Christmas

Celebration Symphony Tour.

Symphony Hall, Memorial Arts Building, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

800/745-3000. ticketmaster.com.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Classical

Sept. 26-28 “B’s Threes”: Bach, Brahms and Beethoven.

Oct. 3-5 ASO World Premiere Oct. 10, 12 Scandanavian

Smörgåsbord Oct. 17, 19 Fairytales for All Ages Nov. 2-3 The Height of Emotion Nov. 7-9 Around the World Nov. 14-16 Carpe Diem!

Nov. 21, 23 Double Debuts POPS Oct. 25-26 Movie Music Spectacular Nov. 29-30 Cirque de la Symphonie Specials Oct. 16 Vienna Boys Choir Oct. 18 Chris Mann with ASO Nov. 10 Stars Shine on Shaw Family Oct. 27 “The Phantoms of the Orchestra,” 1:30 & 3:30 PM. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Memorial Arts Building, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404/733-5000.

atlantasymphony.org.

AURORA THEATRE Through Sept. 8 “Les

Misérables,” epic musical.

Oct. 3-27 “All Childish Things,”

new comedy.

Nov. 29-Dec. 22 “Christmas Canteen 2013,” musical revue.

STEVE MCNICHOLAS

“STOMP” Sept. 26-29 Fox Theatre

128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville.

auroratheatre.com. 678/2266222.

BUCKHEAD THEATRE

Sept. 11 Herbert Grönemeyer Sept. 12 Sol Driven Train visit Oct. 1 Blondie, X Oct. 15 Aaron Carter Oct. 16 Toro y Moi Oct. 19 Finch Oct. 24 Neko Case Nov. 11 Two Door Cinema Club Nov. 12 The Head & The Heart 3110 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/8432825. thebuckheadtheatre.com.

CALLANWOLDE CONCERT BAND

Sept. 15 Young at Heart, 3 PM at

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

Sept. 28 Fauxth of July (postponed Pops Concert), 7 PM at

Bandstand on Decatur Square.

980 Briarcliff Road, NE. 404/872-

5338. calcb.org.

CALLAWAY GARDENS MYSTERY DINNER THEATER

Oct. 26 Solve a Halloweenthemed “who-dun-it” mystery while dining on delicious cuisine. Pine Mtn. callawaygardens.com.

CAPITOL CITY OPERA CO.

Sept. 6-8 “La boheme,” Puccini’s

beloved and tragic opera. $30-$40.

Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 678/301-8013.

ccityopera.org.

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS Family Series

Through Sept. 8 “Rumpelstiltskin” Sept. 11-22 “Peter Rabbit”

Sept. 25-Oct. 6 “Everybody Loves Pirates” Oct. 9-20 “The Wizard of Oz” Oct. 22-Nov. 3 “The Dragon King” Nov. 7-Dec. 29 “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer”™ Adults & Teens Nov. 8-10 “Autumn Portraits.”

Ages 14+ only.

Tues.-Sun. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404/873-3391. puppet.org.

CENTERSTAGE NORTH

Oct. 11-26 “Battle of Shallowford,” Southern comedy. 8 PM Thurs.Sat., 2 PM Sun. The Art PlaceMountainview, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. centerstagenorth. org. 770/516-3330.

COBB ENERGY CENTRE

Sept. 6-8 “‘da Kink In My Hair”

Sept. 9 The National Sept. 15 Engelbert Humperdinck Sept. 21 Jeanne Robertson Sept. 25 Jazz Roots Series Oct. 12 Wanda Sykes Oct. 16 Ina Garten Oct. 18 India.Arie Oct. 19 Lewis Black Oct. 22 Radiolab Live – Apocalyptical

Oct. 26 Jazz Roots Series Nov. 7-23 Radio City Christmas

Spectacular 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. cobbenergycentre.com.

800/745-3000

CONCERTS BY THE SPRINGS

Sept. 8 Kinchafoonee Cowboys, 7-8:30 PM at Heritage Green, on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, 6110 Bluestone Road. Reserved tables available. 404/851-9111. heritagesandysprings.org.

Jazz Roots – Sept. 25 Cobb Energy Centre THE LEGENDARY COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA

CUMMING PLAYHOUSE

Sept. 19-Oct. 13 “The Hallelujah Girls,” Southern comedy.

Oct. 19-20 All American Swing Canteen.

Oct. 24-Nov. 3 “Talley’s Folley,” romantic drama.

Nov. 22-Dec. 15 “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” holiday musical.

Shows at 8 PM Thurs.-Sat. & 3 PM Sun, unless otherwise noted.

101 School St. in the Historic Cumming Public School. 770/7819178. playhousecumming.com.

“‘DA KINK IN MY HAIR”

Sept. 6-8 Eight black women

tell their unforgettable stories in a kaleidoscope of drumming, singing and dance, 8 PM at Cobb Energy Centre. 800/745-3000.

dakinkinmyhair.com.

DECATUR CONCERTS

Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Concerts

on the Square, 7-9:30 PM, with fireworks at Sept. 28 show.

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Blue Sky SOUTHERN SEASONS MAGAZINE

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Concerts, noon-1 PM. Square in downtown Decatur.

Nov. 1-3 “Vivien,” Judith Chapman

DELTA CLASSIC CHASTAIN PARK CONCERTS

5000. 14thstplayhouse.org.

404/371-8386. decaturdba.com.

Sept. 13 Charlie Wilson Sept. 28 Martina McBride Oct. 5 Sigur Rós

Chastain Park Amphitheater, 4469 Stella Dr. at Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta. 404/733-5012.

classicchastain.com.

FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ GA. TECH Sept. 14 Leila Forouhar and

Kamran & Hooman, Persia’s music superstars, 8:30 PM Sept. 20 Diavolo, dynamic company takes dance, daring and athletics to the extreme.

Sept. 28 Jazz 91.9 WCLK’s Classic. Cool. Smooth. Benefit concert featuring Gregory Porter, 7:30 PM. Oct. 4 Arturo Sandoval, awardwinning protégé of jazz master Dizzy Gillespie.

Oct. 11 Steven Lin, Taiwanese American pianist.

Oct. 18 The Hot Club of San Francisco presents “Cinema Vivant,” an evening of vintage silent films accompanied by live gypsy swing music.

Nov. 1 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Nov. 3 Sonic Generator and L’Orchestre National de Lorraine, innovative French and American contemporary music, 7 PM. Performances at 8 PM, unless noted. 349 Ferst Dr. NW Atlanta at GA. Tech. 404/894-9600.

ferstcenter.org.

14TH STREET PLAYHOUSE

Oct. 20 “Sunday Mourning,” high

RICHARD FINKLESTEIN

stakes dramedy.

Oct. 26-27 Reza: Illusionist, magic show. rezalive.com

explores triumphs and madness of Vivien Leigh in one-woman show.

173 14th St. NE, Atlanta. 404/733-

FOX THEATRE

Sept. 26-29 STOMP Sept. 30 The Weeknd Oct. 1 Jack Johnson Oct. 2 Earth, Wind & Fire Oct. 8 America’s Got Talent Live Oct. 9 Sarah Brightman Oct. 17 Hunter Hayes Nov. 1 John Legend Nov. 5-10 Ghost The Musical Nov. 16 Celtic Thunder Nov. 16 Bonobo Nov. 22-23 Joe Bonamassa Dec. 6-29 Atlanta Ballet’s

GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE

PERFORMING ARTS

Nutcracker 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta.

TESS MALIS KINCAID AND DANIEL MAY FROM A PRIOR PRODUCTION OF “HAMLET” BY GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE.

404/881-2100. foxtheatre.org. ticketmaster.com.

GA ENSEMBLE THEATRE Sept. 5-22 “Almost Heaven:

John Denver’s America,” musical celebrating the beloved troubadour.

Nov. 7-24 “Deathtrap,” wickedly clever thriller filled with twists.

Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. 770/641-1260. get.org.

GEORGIA FESTIVAL CHORUS Nov. 24 Carols by Candlelight Concert, McEachern UMC

Dec. 5 Carols by Candlelight,

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Dec. 6 Christmas Concert, Lenbrook 3747 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta.

404/234-3581. tgafc.org.

GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE

Oct. 4-27 “Hamlet,” a young man takes revenge on his father’s murderer. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road NE. 404/2640020. gashakespeare.org.

Philadanco – Nov. 9 Rialto Center

Georgia Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” – Oct. 4-7 GA STATE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Sept. 10 Piano Quintet Sept. 17 Tikvah: Concert of Peace Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 17

University Symphony Orchestra, 3 PM, Rialto Center Oct. 3, Nov. 11 Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Rialto Center Oct. 29 neoPhonia Nov. 5 Percussion Ensemble, Rialto Center Nov. 8-9 Jules Massenet’s “Werther,” GSU Opera Theater Nov. 21 University Jazz Band, Rialto Center Performances at 8 PM at Kopleff Recital Hall, unless noted. music.

gsu.edu. 404/413-5901.

GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Oct. 19 Old World, New World, 8

PM, Murray Arts Center Oct. 26 GSO Chorus with Vega Quartet, 8 PM, Bailey Center, KSU Oct. 27 Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, 3 & 7:30 PM, Bailey Center, KSU. Nov. 16 GSO Jazz! 8 PM, Strand Theater, Marietta.

georgiasymphony.org. 770/4297016.

“GHOST THE MUSICAL”

Nov. 5-10 Relive the thrilling tale of everlasting love in this new Broadway musical based on the Oscar-winning movie. Staged at Fox Theatre at 7:30 PM Tues.Thurs., 8 PM Fri.-Sat., 2 PM Sat., 1 & 6:30 PM Sun. Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta series. foxtheatre.org. foxatltix.com.

GLOVER PARK CONCERTS

Sept. 27 The 911 Band, 8 PM at Glover Park, 50 Park Sq., Marietta.

770/794-5601. marietta.com.

GWINNETT CENTER Arena

Sept. 4 Muse Oct. 27 Michael Bublé Nov. 8 Chris Tomlin Nov. 21 Hillsong United Nov. 22 Macklemore & Ryan

Lewis

Nov. 27 Paramore

Performing Arts Center Sept. 13 Home By Dark Songwriters Show Sept. 14 Northeast Atlanta Ballet’s “Emperor & the Nightingale.”

Sept. 28-29 Atlanta Chinese Dance Co. presents Chinese Painting in Motion Oct. 12-13 Sugarloaf Ballet presents “Snow White.”

Oct. 26 Diwali Celebration, 7 PM. Nov. 3 Ludwig Symphony Orchestra Gala Concert, 4 PM. Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Northeast Atlanta Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.”

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HOME BY DARK

Chattahoochee Nature Center Sept. 6 James Casto with Tony Arata and Mike Willis, 8 PM Oct. 4 James Casto with Joe West and Sabrina, 8 PM. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.

Chukkar Farm Sept. 7 James Casto with Tony Arata and Mike Willis, 8 PM. Oct. 5 James Casto with Nashville Songwriters Tour, 8 PM. Nov. 2 James Casto with Jessica Campbell and Ernie Halter, 7 PM. 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta.

Jane’s Addiction, Journey and Red Hot Chili Peppers. 800/745-3000.

musicmidtown.com.

NORTHEAST ATLANTA BALLET Sept. 14 “Emperor & the Nightingale.”

Nov. 29-Dec. 1 “The Nutcracker.”

Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth.

770/921-7277. 404/249-6400. gwinnettcenter.com.

PHILIPS ARENA

the story of a refugee resettling in a small Southern town. 1083 Austin Ave., Atlanta. 404/584-7450.

Sept. 13-15 Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing Oct. 19 Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood Oct. 24 Nine Inch Nails Oct. 26 Selena Gomez Nov. 7 Drake Dec. 14 Pink Dec. 15 Andrea Bocelli Dec. 17 Justin Timberlake 1 Philips Dr., next to CNN Center.

JAZZ BENEATH THE STARS

PINCH ‘N’ OUCH THEATRE

Jazz Party concert at Chukkar Farm, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta. 770/645-6844.

gritty new play inspired by a love for tattooing. 8 PM Thurs.Sat. 1085 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404/455-1313.

678/665-0040. homebydark.com.

HORIZON THEATRE

Sept. 20-Oct. 20 “Third Country,”

horizontheatre.com.

Sept. 20, Oct. 18 Atlanta

atlantajazzparty.com.

JAZZ ROOTS: A LARRY ROSEN JAZZ SERIES Sept. 25 A Tribute to Ella,

Joe, Basie: Janis Siegel, Kevin Mahogany & Count Basie Orchestra Oct. 26 A Night in Rio: Sergio Mendes, Eliane Elias Dec. 2 Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. jazzroots.

net/atlanta.

MABLE HOUSE BARNES AMPHITHEATRE Sept. 14 Kayla Taylor Jazz Oct. 5 Psycho DeVilles

5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.

770/819-7765. mablehouse.org.

MARCUS JCC OF ATLANTA

ANNE SCHAEFER

6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth.

404/878-3000. philipsarena.com.

Through Sept. 15 “Scratching,”

pnotheatre.org.

“Dragon King” Oct. 22-Nov. 3 Center for Puppetry Arts

POLK STREET PLAYERS

Nov. 8-23 ”A Thousand Clowns.”

Stellar Cellar, St. James’ Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta.

Shows at 8 PM Thurs.-Sat., 2:30 PM Sun. 770/218-9669

polkstreetplayers.com.

“RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR”

Nov. 7-23 Dazzling new production of the holiday classic starring the Rockettes, with 27 performances at the Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. radiocitychristmas.com.

800/745-3000.

RIALTO SERIES @ GSU

Oct. 5 Orquesta Buena Vista

Road. roswellriversidesounds.

Visconsin,” story about the vagaries of getting older. Staged at 14th Street Playhouse. 404/484-

com. 770/641-3705.

8636. synchrotheatre.com.

SIX STRING SOCIAL CLUB CONCERT SERIES

THEATRICAL OUTFIT

Sept. 14 Laurence Juber Oct. 12 Al Petteway, Amy White Nov. 9 Arlen Roth

Sept. 11-Oct. 6 “The Guys,” a courageous play about 9/11.

Oct. 23-Nov. 10 “Harabel,”

8 PM at Roswell’s Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North, 11420 Crabapple Road.

sixstringsocialclub.com.

7 STAGES

Sept. 26-Oct. 13 “The Navigator,”

world premiere, a journey through time to save the future.

Nov. 14-17 “Noseonenowhere,” brilliant clown theatre from Israel.

1105 Euclid Ave., Atl. 404/523-

TRUE COLORS THEATRE

Company, dramatic audio broadcast of “War of the Worlds: The Untold Story” by H. G. Wells.

Oct. 27 Jazz at the MJCCA: Joe Alterman.

MJCCA-Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678/812-4002.

MICHAEL O’NEAL SINGERS

ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE

Wilberg,” with the Roswell UMC Sanctuary Choir, 4 PM at Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd. 770/594-

Nutcracker.” Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St. 770/998-

STOMP

0259. tysod.com.

MUSIC MIDTOWN

ROSWELL RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERTS

8-member cast creates music with found objects, from brooms to Zippo lighters, in a comic interplay of dance and drum. Fox Theatre, Atlanta. theaterofthestars.com.

atlantajcc.org.

Oct. 27 “The Music of Mack

7974. mosingers.com.

Sept. 20-21 Atlanta music festival

at The Meadow at Piedmont Park with over 30 artists, including Cake, Drivin N’ Cryin, Imagine Dragons,

rialtocenter.org.

Nov. 29, Dec. 1-8 “The

Sept. 7 The Revivalists Oct. 5 Randell Bramblett Band

Free concerts from 7-9 PM at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside

7647. 7stages.org.

STAGE DOOR PLAYERS

Sept. 27-Oct. 13 “The Andrews Brothers: A Madcap Musical Salute to the Swinging ’40s.”

Performances Thurs., Fri. & Sat. nights and Sun. afternoons at North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. stagedoorplayers.net.

770/396-1726.

Sept. 26-29 A highly-energized,

SYNCHRONICITY THEATRE Sept. 27-Oct. 20 “Milvotchkee,

1500. theatricaloutfit.org.

Sept. 17-Oct. 20 “Spunk,”

Social Club, Cuban jazz.

Oct. 20 Idan Raichel Project, musical soul of the Middle East.

Nov. 1-2 Balé Folcórico da Bahia, the rhythms of African Brazil.

Nov. 9 James Brown: Get on the Good Foot, with Philadanco.

Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, 80 Forsyth Street NW. 404/413-9TIX.

Oct. 6 “The JCC’s Got Talent.”

Oct. 20 Atlanta Radio Theater

inspiring one-woman narrative by former refugee Jonida Beqo.

Nov. 27-Dec. 22 “Gifts of the Magi,” heartwarming musical.

Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta. 678/528-

three tales of love, revenge and redemption from the Harlem Renaissance. Staged at 14th Street Playhouse, Atlanta. 877/725-8849.

truecolorstheatre.org.

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE

Sept. 2 Allman Brothers Band, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Sept. 7 Steely Dan Sept. 28 Fall Out Boy Oct. 8 Fun Oct. 19 Darius Rucker, Justin Moore, Randy Houser Oct. 25 John Fogerty Encore Park, 2200 Encore Pkwy., Alpharetta. vzwamp.com.

404/249-6400.

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The Rockettes in town Radio City Christmas Spectacular kicks off holiday season at Cobb Energy Centre, Nov. 7-23

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xperience the magic of Christmas like never before at a captivating new production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Rockettes, playing Nov. 7-23 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. In this multi-faceted show, the Rockettes dance their way through an awe-inspiring journey with sensational scenes, glamorous costumes, dramatic lighting effects, and a breathtaking 50-foot LED screen.

“With new state-of-the-art technology coupled with dazzling new Rockettes choreography and performance elements, the 2013 production offers a truly immersive experience like nothing Atlanta audiences have ever seen,” said Don Simpson, executive VP of productions, MSG Entertainment.

In addition to fan favorites such as “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” the Rockettes will debut new numbers showcasing their signature precision dance technique alongside dynamic choreography. In the “Let Christmas Shine” finale, each Rockette sparkles in a costume featuring over 3,000 crystals. As the performance comes to a close, audiences can lend their voices alongside the Radio City Singers in an energetic rendition of “Joy to the World.”

Celebrating a legacy spanning more than eight decades, the Rockettes are known for their rich history, unrivaled talent, strength, precision and athleticism. They’ve also become an embodiment of the spirit of giving, participating in many local charitable initiatives, including collecting coats and canned food for the needy, visiting children’s hospitals and helping to raise awareness for worthy causes – a heartwarming outreach to a holiday show that’s become a treasured family tradition.

TICKET INFO

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, presented by Chase, plays at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre as part of the Gas South Broadway Series, with 27 performances, Nov. 7-23. RadioCityChristmas.com.

Ticketmaster.com. 800/745-3000. Groups of 10 of more: 770/916-2855 or groups@ cobbenergycentre.com.

LEFT: IN THE SCENE, “NEW YORK AT CHRISTMAS,” THE ROCKETTES BOARD A DOUBLE-DECKER TOUR BUS, TAKING AUDIENCES ON A GUIDED TOUR THROUGH THE STREETS OF NEW YORK CITY, WITH SHOWSTOPPING CHOREOGRAPHY PERFORMED ACROSS A LANDSCAPE OF ICONIC LANDMARKS. ABOVE: “PARADE OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS” SETS THE STANDARD AS THE SIGNATURE ROCKETTES NUMBER FOR PRECISION PERFORMANCE.

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BY VIVIAN HOLLEY

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o be sure, all the swatches of turf that shape the archipelago are sumptuous in the extreme with their endlessly rolling surf, emerald mountainsides trailing sun-sparkled waterfalls and tangles of orchids, and impossibly lush, Technicolor blooms that couldn’t be real, but are.

Yet the island christened Hawaii – commonly called the Big Island – boasts not only all these attributes but a one-of-a-kind character that sets it apart from its wavewashed siblings.

To my mind, the Big Island is the most intriguing of them all – the undisputed drama queen with its mythic, fire-and-ice mix of active volcanoes and dewy rainforests, snow-dusted mountaintops and black lava deserts. It’s said that King Kamehameha I, who was born on Hawaii and grew up to be the great unifier of the islands, named the whole bunch after his birthplace.

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largest in the archipelago at more than 4,000 square miles, the island of Hawaii just keeps getting bigger, thanks to Kilauea’s relentless bubbling and spewing.

Then there’s Mauna Kea, the Pacific’s tallest peak at 13,796 feet (32,000 feet if you start from the ocean floor), with its mighty telescopes and special programs such as free nightly stargazing. Action central for checking out distant planets and bright-burning meteors.

In pursuit of photos, I have sweated (partly from heat, partly from fear) in a low-flying helicopter over glowing lava, and shivered in inadequate denim atop Mauna Kea. That’s how sightseeing goes on the Big Island.

An idyllic base for exploring both natural wonders and manmade pleasures is the Four Seasons Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu on the sunny Kona-Kohala Coast.

Named for one of the five volcanoes that formed the island, Hualalai is a frequent recipient of “best” accolades when it comes to dreamy resorts, and a favorite of the wedding and honeymoon set. A do-as-you-please place where unhurried days slip easily into gear with justly famed Kona coffee and a rainbow of tropical fruit at the

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What an otherworldly vision the island of Hawaii must have seemed to those Polynesian voyagers who paddled in to shore some 1,500 years ago in their double-hulled sailing canoes. As legend has it, this singular piece of paradise was the first stop in their adventurous encounter with the Hawaiian Islands.

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“Water of Life” Garden at the Spa.

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oceanfront, open-air Beach Tree Restaurant – and end there as well with sunset cocktails and dinner (mango-crowned opakapaka, anyone?) accompanied by graceful, sensuous hula set to the slack-key guitar.

Guests amble snowy sands that stretch for miles (set out to explore and you’ll also spy sands colored gold, green and black), angle for blue marlin, play golf and tennis, hike and bike, and sample all manner of watery sports including swimming in an assortment of pools, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

Popular hangouts: the interactive (as in, feeding the rays) King’s Pond, a l.8-million-gallon “aquarium” fashioned from lava rock and a shelter for more than 3,000 tropical fish; and the centerpiece Cultural Center, which serves up scheduled activities that spotlight signature arts and skills, from hula and ukelele to star navigation and the crafting of sweetscented leis.

Too much fun in the sun? Cool off in the serene sanctuary of the spa, another gift from the gods with its Waiea, or Water of Life garden. Post-pedicure – or massage or facial or wrap – you’ll be led there in your kimono for sublime relaxation in jungly seclusion beside a waterfall.

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Kings Pond at Four Seasons Hualalai.

All of it comes cloaked in a riot of coconut palms and lacy ferns, with vivid splashes of waxy red anthurium, spiky heliconia, bougainvillea, hibiscus, and flowering ginger.

As richly diverse as its flora is the Big Island’s artistic heritage. Artists and galleries abound, and you’re likely to find an exhibit on tap in Hualalai’s breezy lobby. Not to mention the natural displays of exquisite patterns in primeval petroglyphs – here a turtle, there a canoe – carved into lava rock.

Look for paintings and crafts by more than 300 artists and artisans at the Volcano Art Center Gallery housed in the circa-1877 Volcano House Hotel. It’s adjacent to the Kilauea

Visitor Center, which provides eruption updates and an introduction to Volcanoes National Park, home of one of the world’s most active volcanoes and domain of the goddess Pele (Hawaii’s original performance artist, wary locals call her).

Circling the summit is Crater Rim Drive, offering a number of scenic overlooks.

A Park visit is a must for a close-up look at the power and majesty of Kilauea. Plus, considering her fiery, tempestuous nature, it never hurts to pay homage to Pele.

INFORMATION: WWW.FOURSEASONS.COM/HUALALAI; (888) 340-5662.

ART OF HAWAII The Big Island is rich in artists and galleries.

These works are by resident artist Edwin Kayton, www.kayton-art.com

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Cooking WITH GAS

BY GAIL O’NEILL

at Cobb Galleria Centre

MARINATED BABY BEETS CHEF WALKER GARNISHES HIS SEAFOOD COURSE OF SEARED SCALLOP, LUMP CRAB AND ROYAL RED SHRIMP.

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xecutive chef Nicholas Walker at Cobb Galleria Centre wears his heart on his sleeve. Literally. A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta’s Culinary Arts Management Program, former Banquet Chef at the InterContinental Buckhead, and veteran from the front lines of country clubs, resorts and hotels from Athens to Atlanta, Walker’s bona fides are firmly established in the world of fine dining. But it’s the tattoos covering his left and right forearms that best illustrate what keeps this chef energized.

While watching the Milledgeville native lead his culinary team at a Chef’s Table recently, it was hard not to notice the life-size carrot and radish plants inked on Walker’s arms. But this was just one of many delightful surprises in a tasting that began with a Baby Artichoke Salad, was topped off with a Raspberry and Lavender Mille Feuille and included five wine pairings.

A delicate balance between art and science, Walker’s genius is evident whether he’s serving up Board luncheons for 10 or seated banquets for 4,000 guests. Chances are you’ve sampled one of his custom-tailored menus – inspired by the flavors of Asia, Europe and Regional America – if you’ve ever attended any of the countless banquets, weddings, bar mitzvahs, reunions and holiday parties that Chef Walker has catered at Cobb’s multi-use facilities since 2010.

Not surprisingly, one of Walker’s (who is an avid home brewer) favorite things to do on his downtime is whip up lasting memories for friends and family through food and drink. No doubt, with his sleeves rolled up as he shares the love.

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DINING

BABY ARTICHOKE SALAD BY COBB GALLERIA CENTRE’S EXECUTIVE CHEF NICHOLAS WALKER.

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Classic Hal’s

Buckhead’s Storied Steakhouse THE FILET MIGNON IS THE STEAK THAT PUT THE RESTAURANT ON THE MAP.

HAL'S IS TUCKED AWAY ON OLD IVY IN THE HEART OF BUCKHEAD.

When one of the godfathers of Atlanta restaurants invites you to join him for dinner, the only appropriate answer is “What time?” That was precisely my response when Hal Nowack, of Hal’s on Old Ivy fame, and his wife, Claudia, asked my husband, Will, and me to have a meal with him at his storied emporium of steak.

We arrived on a recent Monday for an early dinner, and there was Hal, dressed in his blazer and suavely unbuttoned starched white shirt, waiting for us at “his” table overlooking the bar, one of the few in the city where you can still enjoy a cigar with your drink. The people watching was exceptional. There was a group of dapper retired gentleman who have a standing early evening appointment (“Hal’s is like our Cheers,” one of them told me) and a reunion of sorts happening among regulars from the ’90s who reconvened at “their” place.

Once seated, the table no doubt specially selected for his ability to keep an eye on the dining room, Hal chose a bottle of 2010 Frank Family Vineyards cabernet sauvignon from Napa. It was a rich, full-bodied wine, perfect to accompany the carnivorous decadence that would soon follow. When you’re sharing a meal with the restaurant’s namesake, it’s wise to yield to his each and every recommendation. After all, we were just along for the 134

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ride. Starters included slightly briny char-grilled oysters, topped with garlic butter and cheese and lobster LeBeaux, in which the crustacean’s meat is lightly battered with cornmeal, flash fried and topped with lump crab and lemon butter sauce. My only special request was the escargot – in my opinion, a surefire way to gauge the expertise of the chef – which turned out to be butterdrenched and memorable in the best possible way.

For entrees, Hal, in his signature New Orleans drawl, recommended that I try “the dish that put us on the map,” the 12-ounce filet mignon. Thanks to a special preparation (about which I’m sworn to secrecy, but suffice it to say, it might be described as having a buttery consistency), it was one of the tenderest pieces of meat I’ve had, with a just-right crust only gained by high heat and a patient hand of the chef. Will selected a decidedly manly 20-ounce center cut of bone-in ribeye, which was so good he barely allowed me to taste. Our hosts chose a not-

SEA BASS WITH SAUTEED SPINACH, LOBSTER BROTH AND SHOESTRING POTATOES

Hal’s menu is blissfully straightforward and uncomplicated. They do great steaks cooked exactly to your specifications, simply prepared seafood, expert sides and make one heck of a stiff drink.

OYSTERS ON HALF SHELL

FRESH SHRIMP A DIMLY LIT DINING ROOM IS AT ONCE DISCRETE AND ROMANTIC.

on-the-menu “special” (in quotes because it would cause a riot among regulars if it were ever not available) of a delicate filet of sea bass on a bed of sauteed spinach, tomato and lobster.

During our meal, it really did feel like we were dining with the emperor, and perhaps we were. He gracefully presided over the dining room, magnanimously greeting regulars (some important movie executives camped out at a cocktail table and invited us to join them for a drink after – that’s the kind of magic that happens at Hal’s) and pointing out special tables favored by politicians, actors and athletes who value the discretion that a meal in his hallowed dining room affords.

Perhaps what should stand out about the menu is what it’s missing. You won’t find a list of local farms, a popular feature on so many menus these days, or overly flowery descriptions of the preparation of dishes. Rather, Hal’s menu is blissfully straightforward and uncomplicated. They do great steaks cooked exactly to your specifications, simply prepared seafood, expert sides and make one heck of a stiff drink.

Hal’s isn’t trying to be something it’s not. Why would it?

What it is is working perfectly.

NEW ORLEANS STYLE BOURBON BREAD PUDDING WITH CINNAMON

VISIT HAL’S ON OLD IVY AT 30 OLD IVY ROAD, NE, ATLANTA. 404/261-0025.

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ABATTOIR CHOPHOUSE 1170 Howell Mill Road, Atl. 404/892-3335. Fresh whole fowl, fish, beef, pork and other game served in a variety of ways. } starprovisions.com.

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE 2355 Peachtree Road NE, Peachtree Battle Shopping Center, Atl. 404/254-0219. 4075 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta. 770/837-3440. 4300 Paces Ferry Road, Vinings. 770/384-0012.

Southern regional cooking with an edge. } anotherbrokenegg.com.

ARIA 490 E. Paces Ferry Road NE, Atl. 404/233-7673. Buckhead hot spot with creative “slow food” served in a sleek space. p }}} aria-atl.com. ★★★ ATLANTA GRILL 181 Peachtree St., NE, Atl. (2nd floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta), 404/221-6550. Grilled steaks, chops, seafood and Southern-inspired cuisine are served in a warm, clubby atmosphere. p }}} BACCHANALIA 1198 Howell Mill Road, Atl. 404/365-0410. Great service and generous 136

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portions with a heavenly menu of specialties served in a warehouse-chic setting. p h }}} starprovisions.com. ★★★★

BLUE RIDGE GRILL 1261 West Paces Ferry Road, Atl. 404/233-5030. Signature dishes, from grilled Georgia trout and slow-roasted grouper to iron skillet mussels and hickorygrilled rib eye, are served in the cozy comforts of a mountain lodge, with stone fireplace, log walls and red leather booths. p }}} blueridgegrill.com. ★★★

Paces Ferry Road, Atl. 404/262-1162. Classic steak house offerings, from chops to fresh seafood, in a relaxed atmosphere that features a sweeping view of Buckhead. p }}} thecapitalgrille.com. ★★

EMPIRE STATE SOUTH 999 Peachtree St., Atl. 404/541-1105. A community restaurant that appeals to a broad range, a la celebrated Athens chef Hugh Acheson, with authentic Southern dishes served in a meat-and-three format. p }} empirestatesouth.com.

BUCKHEAD DINER 3073 Piedmont Road, Atl. 404/262-3336. Atlanta icon offers inventive menu, from sweet and spicy Thai chili calamari to veal and wild mushroom meatloaf, in an upscale, retro atmosphere. Call-ahead priority accepted. } buckheadrestaurants.com. ★★★

4TH & SWIFT 621 North Ave. NE, Atl. 678/904-0160. Enjoy such specialties as crispy brussels sprout, North Georgia apple salad and sticky toffee pudding in a quaint setting, in the former engine room of the Southern Dairies Co. in the Old Fourth Ward. p }} 4thandswift.com.

CANOE 4199 Paces Ferry Dr., Vinings.

770/432-2663. Culinary expertise and natural aesthetics come together for a rich, flavorful experience, with a seasonal menu and inviting interior. p }} canoe-atl.com. ★★★

FLIP BURGER BOUTIQUE 1587 Howell Mill Road, Atl. 404/352-3547. 3655 Roswell Road NE, Atl. 404/549-3298. Unique menu of burgers, sandwiches, sides and salads served in a contemporary, hip space. } flipburgerboutique.com.

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GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY RESTAURANT 3242 Peachtree Road NE, Atl., 404/264-0253; 848 Peachtree St. NE, Atl., 404/870-0805. Hand crafted beer and madefrom-scratch food served in a fun atmosphere. p } gordonbierschrestaurants.com.

GRACE 17.20 5155 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 320, Norcross. 678/421-1720. Changing menu of fresh seasonal ingredients in a casually elegant setting. p }} grace1720.com. ★★

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HAVEN RESTAURANT AND BAR 1441 Dresden Dr., Ste. 160, Atl. 404/9690700. Casual neighborhood dining in historic Brookhaven, with a fresh seasonal menu and an impressive wine list. p }} havenrestaurant.com. ★★★ HOBNOB NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN 1551 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atl. 404/968-2288.

Comfort pub cuisine and craft beers in a community-driven establishment in Ansley Park. p } hobnobatlanta.com.

HOLEMAN & FINCH PUBLIC HOUSE 2277 Peachtree Road, Atl. 404/948-1175.

Hailed as a British gastropub with a Southern accent, with savvy cocktails and a meaty menu. } holeman-finch.com.

HOUSTON’S 2166 Peachtree Road NW, Atl., 404/351-2442; 3321 Lenox Road, Atl., 404/237-7534; 3539 Northside Pkwy., Atl., 404/262-7130; 3050 Windy Hill Road SE, Atl., 770/563-1180. Lavish portions of fresh American fare, from hickory-grilled burgers to tender, meaty ribs. } houstons.com. ★ JCT. KITCHEN & BAR 1198 Howell Mill Road, Ste. 18, Atl. 404/355-2252. A casual, yet upscale setting to enjoy such specialties as angry mussels, chicken and dumplings, fried chicken, truffle-parmesan fries and Georgia peach fried pies. p } jctkitchen.com.

JOEY D’S OAKROOM 1015 Crown Pointe Pkwy., Atl. 770/512-7063. Upscale steakhouse features choice-aged charbroiled steaks, signature sandwiches, salads, pastas, chicken and fish, plus over 400 brands of spirits. p }} JoeyDsOakRoom.com. ★★ LIVINGSTON RESTAURANT AND BAR 659 Peachtree St., Atl., @ Georgian Terrace Hotel.

404/897-5000. Fresh American cuisine in a classy setting. p }} livingstonatlanta.com.

LOBBY BAR AND BISTRO 361 Seventeenth St., Atl. 404/961-7370. Seasonal menu with a comfort food edge in a casual atmosphere. p } lobbyattwelve.com.

LOCAL THREE 3290 Northside Pkwy NW, Atl. 404/968-2700. Fresh-from-thefarm seasonal fare, from Georgia Mountain Trout and Grilled Hanger Steak to Springer Mountain Farm Chicken Pot Pie, served in a comfy space. p } localthree.com.

MILTON’S CUISINE & COCKTAILS 800 Mayfield Road, Milton. 770/817-0161. Feast on such Southern specialties as sweet potato and shrimp fritters, fried chicken, pork loin and chef ’s veggie plate in the charming setting of a restored 150-year-old farmhouse and 1930s cottage. p }} miltonscuisine.com.

MODERN RESTAURANT + BAR 3365 Piedmont Road NE, Atl. 404/5541100. Innovative culinary style with a heavy emphasis on seafood, from butter-poached lobster to wild Scottish salmon, plus special chef tasting menus with wine pairings. Private dining and outdoor patio available. p }} modernbuckhead.com.

MOSAIC 3097 Maple Drive, Atl. 404/8465722. Neighborhood bistro features modern American cuisine with Mediterranean flavors. p }} mosaicatl.com.

MURPHY’S 997 Virginia Ave., Atl. 404/8720904. Inventive, fresh seasonal fare, excellent service and basement charm. p } murphysatlanta-restaurant.com.

ONE. MIDTOWN KITCHEN 559 Dutch Valley Road, Atl. 404/892-4111. Inventive atmosphere, food and wine served in a renovated urban warehouse space. p } onemidtownkitchen.com. ★★ PARK 75 75 Fourteenth St. NE, Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. 404/253-3840. An elegant place

to enjoy seasonal and regional favorites, from crispy lobster with shittake sticky rice and Asian vegetables to barbecue “Kobe” shortrib with smoked Gouda grits and truffled potatoes. p }} fourseasons.com. ★★★ PAUL’S RESTAURANT 10 Kings Circle, Atl. 404/231-4113. Chef Paul Albrecht creates new American cuisine and sushi in an open kitchen, from herb crusted flounder filet and roasted lamb shank to batter fried lobster tail. p }}} greatfoodinc.com. ★★★ PUBLIK DRAFT HOUSE 654 Peachtree St., Atl. 404/885-7505. Great gastropub cuisine, from small bites and salads to burgers and entrees, served in a fun atmosphere. p } publikatl.com.

RATHBUN’S 112 Krog St., Atl. 404/5248280. New American food served with Southern flair in a swanky space at the Stove Works in Inman Park. p }} rathbunsrestaurant.com. ★★★★ RESTAURANT EUGENE 2277 Peachtree Road, Atl. 404/355-0321. Seasonal cuisine and boutique wine combined with gracious service in a sophisticated spot in the Aramore Building. p }}} restauranteugene.com.

RIVER ROOM Post Riverside Town Square, 4403 Northside Pkwy., Atl. 404/233-5455.

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and modern European atmosphere. p }}} riverroom.com.

SAGE WOODFIRE TAVERN 11405 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta. 770/569-9199.

4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atl. 770/8048880. City chic yet casual atmosphere featuring contemporary American cuisine with global influences. p }} sagewoodfiretavern.com.

SALT FACTORY 952 Canton St., Roswell.

770/998-4850. Neighborhood gastropub with exceptional food and drink served in a comfy setting, from soups, salads and appetizers to specialty burgers, pizza, pasta, fish and beef. } saltfactorypub.com. ★★★ SALTYARD 1820 Peachtree Road NW, Atl. 404/382-8088. Diverse selection of seasonal dishes, with signature cocktails and craft beer in spirited setting. p } saltyardatlanta.com.

SEASONS 52 90 Perimeter Center West, Dunwoody, 770/671-0052; Two Buckhead Plaza, 3050 Peachtree Road NW, Atl. 404/8461552. A seasonally changing menu of fresh food grilled over open wood fires and a bythe-glass wine list in a casually sophisticated setting with live piano music in the wine bar. p }} seasons52.com.

SHULA’S 347 GRILL 3405 Lenox Road NE, Atl., Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel lobby.

404/848-7345. Signature meals from Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula in a casual chic setting. p } shulas347atlanta.com.

SOUTH CITY KITCHEN 1144 Crescent Ave., Atl., 404/873-7358; 1675 Cumberland

Pkwy., Suite 401, Vinings, 770/435-0700.

The Old South meets the big city, with contemporary Southern cuisine dished out from the exhibition kitchen. p }} southcitykitchen.com. ★★★ SOUTHERN ART 3315 Peachtree Road NE, Atl., InterContinental Buckhead. 404/9469070. Southern-inspired cuisine and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere, with an artisan ham bar, vintage pie table, and sophisticated bar and lounge area. Menu highlights: baked oysters with crispy pork belly, chicken and dumpling soup and Low Country seafood platter. p }} southernart.com.

TAP 1180 Peachtree St., Atl. 404/347-2220. A convivial place with innovative comfort food and an extensive draft beer and barrel wine selections. p } tapat1180.com.

TERRACE 176 Peachtree St. NW, Atl., The Ellis Hotel. 678/651-2770. Flavorful farm-totable dishes, from Georgia mountain trout to Amish chicken breast, served in a chic setting. p } ellishotel.com/terrace.

THE CAFE AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, BUCKHEAD 3434 Peachtree Road, Atl. 404/240-7035. Delightful menu, sunny ambiance and live piano music. Seasonal patio seating. p }}} ritzcarlton.com. ★★ THE SUN DIAL RESTAURANT 210 Peachtree St. NW, Atl., The Westin Peachtree Plaza, 404/589-7506. Offers a 360-degree dining experience, 723 feet above the city, with contemporary cuisine and live jazz. p }}} sundialrestaurant.com.

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THREE SHEETS 6017 Sandy Springs Cir., Atl. 404/303-8423. A refreshing escape with cocktails, music and small plates. } threesheetsatlanta.com. ★★★ TRUFFLES CAFE 3345 Lenox Road, Atl. 404/364-9050. Upscale gourmet café with a diverse menu of Low Country dishes, fresh fish, center-cut steaks, soups, salads and sandwiches. p } trufflescafe.com.

TWO URBAN LICKS 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atl. 404/522-4622. Fiery cooking with wood-roasted meats and fish, plus a touch of New Orleans and barbecue, in a chic warehouse. p }} twourbanlicks.com.

VILLAGE TAVERN 11555 Rainwater Dr., Alpharetta. 770/777-6490. Fresh fish, pastas, salads, chicken, steaks and chops in an upscale, casual setting. p }} villagetavern.com.

WATERSHED ON PEACHTREE 1820 Peachtree Road, NW, Atl. 404/809-3561.

Southern-inspired menu in farmhouse-chic setting, from fried pimento cheese sandwich to bone-in ribeye with black truffle gravy. p }} watershedrestaurant.com.

WOODFIRE GRILL 1782 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atl. 404/347-9055. Menu follows a farm-to-table philosophy, with specialties like pan-roasted wild striped bass and wood-grilled quail. p }} woodfiregrill.com.

YEAH! BURGER 1168 Howell Mill Road, Suite E. 404/496-4393. 1017 North Highland Ave., Virginia-Highland. 404/437-7845.

Organic, eco-friendly burger restaurant offers customizable burgers in a fast-casual, familyfriendly format. } yeahburger.com.

ASIAN

AJA 3500 Lenox Road, Atl. 404/231-0001.

Modern Asian kitchen with sushi, dim sum and entrees served family-style. Red and black walls, dimmed lighting and a 10-foot Buddha statue add to the exotic atmosphere. p }} h2sr.com. ★★★

BRAZILIAN

FIRE OF BRAZIL 118 Perimeter Center West, Atl., 770/551-4367. 218 Peachtree St. NW, Atl. 404/525-5255. Marinated slow roasted choice cuts of meat prepared in the centuries-old Brazilian tradition. p }}} fireofbrazil.com.

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CHINESE

CANTON HOUSE 4825 Buford Hwy., Chamblee. 770/936-9030. Authentic Chinese cuisine in a spacious dining room with efficient, friendly service. } icantonhouse. com. ★★★★ CHOPSTIX 4279 Roswell Road NE, Atl. 404/255-4868. Upscale dining with lively piano bar. p } chopstixatlanta.net. ★★★ P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO 7925 North Point Pkwy., Alpharetta, 770/992-3070; 500 Ashwood Pkwy., Atl., 770/352-0500; 3333 Buford Dr., Buford, 678/546-9005.

Enjoy diced chicken wrapped in lettuce leaves, orange-peel beef with chili peppers, and wokfried scallops with lemon sauce in a stylish space. p }} pfchangs.com.

THE REAL MANDARIN HOUSE 6263 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/255-5707. Upscale Asian dining with dishes ranging from chicken and beef to seafood and pork. } ★★

CREOLE

MCKINNON’S LOUISIANE RESTAURANT 3209 Maple Dr., Atl. 404/237-1313. Louisiana seafood dishes reflect the delicately refined cooking of New Orleans and the pungent, highly seasoned dishes of the Cajun Bayou. p }} mckinnons.com.

ECLECTIC

FIG JAM KITCHEN & BAR 1745 Peachtree St. NE, Atl. 404/724-9100. Classic fare with a modern twist, from fried calamari to ravioli florentine, plus flat breads, cheese and cured meats, an expansive wine list and hand-crafted drinks. p }} figjamatlanta.com.

SHOUT 14th and Peachtree Road at Colony Square, Atl. 404/846-2000. Dine on tapas or sip a martini on the rooftop lounge at this ultra-hip hotspot. p } h2sr.com.

TWIST 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atl. 404/869-1191. Creative cuisine, from sushi and seafood to satays and wraps, served in a 300-seat dining room with a centerstage bar.

Patio dining available. p } h2sr.com.

FRENCH

BISTRO NIKO 3344 Peachtree Road NW, Atl. 404/261-6456. Regional comfort French cuisine in a casual bistro setting. Specialties

include white Gulf shrimp, sautéed short smoked mountain trout and Maine cod. p }} buckheadrestaurants.com. ★★★★ FRENCH AMERICAN BRASSERIE 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atl. 404/266-1440. Feast on French cuisine and American chops in the dining room or enjoy a cocktail on the canopied rooftop terrace overlooking the city skyline. p }} fabatlanta.com. ★★★★ LA PETITE MAISON 6510 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 404/303-6600. French bistro, serving everything from filet mignon to grilled salmon, in a charming setting. } lapetitemaisonbistro.com. ★★ NIKOLAI’S ROOF 255 Courtland St.,

Atl. 404/221-6362. Fantastic fare in elegant surroundings with attentive service and spectacular skyline views. p }}} nikolaisroof.com. ★★★

FUSION

AQUA BLUE 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770/643-8886. Choose from sushi, seafood, steaks and chops in a soothing setting. p }} aquablueatl.com. ★★ QUICK GUIDE p reservations h dress restrictions } entrees $10-20 }} entrees $20-30 }}} entrees $30+

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JOLI KOBE BAKERY & BISTRO 5600 Roswell Road NE, Atl., 404/843-3257; 1545 Peachtree St. NE, Atl., 404/870-0643. Great neighborhood spot for coffee and dessert, Sunday brunch or a meal, from almond chicken curry salad to potato crusted salmon. p } jolikobe.com.

MARKET W Atlanta-Buckhead, Atl., 3377 Peachtree Road NE. 404/523-3600. Chef JeanGeorges Vongerichten reinvents classic dishes with an eclectic flair, from Maine lobster with crispy potatoes and spicy aioli to bacon wrapped shrimp with avocado and passion fruit mustard. p }} marketbuckhead.com.

10 DEGREES SOUTH 4183 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/705-8870. South African restaurant offers a cultural fusion of cuisine, from calamari and lamb chops to sosaties and chicken curry, in lively setting. p }} 10degreessouth.com.

setting, with an expansive wine list. p }} baraondaatlanta.com.

DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atl. 404/844-4810. Simple, regional Italian foods with a focus on the grill, from aged steaks to unique pasta creations and signature veal chop. p }} davios.com.

DØUBLE ZERØ NAPOLETANA 5825 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/991-3666. Southern Italian featuring the cuisine of the Campania region of Italy, as well as Neapolitan pizza. p }} doublezeroatl.com.

FLOATAWAY CAFE 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 15, Atl. 404/892-1414. Fresh seasonal cuisine is created with country French, Mediterranean and Italian influences. p }} starprovisions.com.

Pricci

Peachtree Road, Atl., 404/816-9650; 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atl., 770/8043313. Divine dining in a nostalgic setting reminiscent of pre-World War II Little Italy. p } maggianos.com.

MEDICI 2450 Galleria Pkwy., Atl., Renaissance Waverly Hotel. 770/953-4500.

Mediterranean-inspired Tuscan grill with herb-rubbed prime steaks, hand-crafted pastas and market-fresh seafood. p }} renaissancewaverly.com.

NO. 246 129 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur.

678/399-8246. Savor ricotta agnolotti, Ramano pizza, charred octopus and other specialties in a 100-seat space with an open kitchen, backyard deck and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. } no246.com.

PORTOFINO 3199 Paces Ferry Place, Atl. 404/231-1136. Neighborhood bistro offers simple pastas and innovative appetizers and entrees. p }} portofinobistro.com.

PRICCI 500 Pharr Road, Atl. 404/2372941. Creative menu, dramatic interior and friendly service. Enjoy wood-fired pizza, tortelli pasta, beef short rib ravioli and roasted Mediterranean sea bass. p h }} buckheadrestaurants.com. ★★★★ SOTTO SOTTO 313 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atl. 404/523-6678. Italian dishes served with a creative twist in a revived brick storefront. p }} sottosottorestaurant.com.

GREEK

KYMA 3085 Piedmont Road, Atl. 404/2620702. Dramatic décor and inventive cuisine, including wood-grilled octopus, oven-roasted lemon chicken, slow-braised lamb shank, and spinach and feta spanakopita. p h }} buckheadrestaurants.com. ★★★★

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ANTICA POSTA 519 E. Paces Ferry Road, Atl. 404/262-7112. Tuscan cuisine served in a cozy bungalow with an extensive wine list. p }} anticaposta.com.

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SUGO 408 S. Atlanta St., Roswell, 770/6419131; 625 W. Crossville Road, Roswell, 770/817-4230; 10305 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth, 770/817-8000. Authentic cuisine served with gracious hospitality, from Mediterranean mussels to Greek pizza. p } sugorestaurant.com. ★★★ IL LOCALINO 467 N. Highland Ave., Atl. 404/222-0650. Flavorful food in a fun setting, with cozy dimensions, eclectic decor and warm hospitality. p }} localino.info. ★★★★ LA GROTTA 2637 Peachtree Road, Atl, 404/231-1368; 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Dunwoody, 770/395-9925. Enjoy a three-course dinner in an intimate place overlooking a beautiful garden. p h }} lagrottaatlanta.com. ★★★★ LA PIETRA CUCINA 1545 Peachtree St. NE (Beverly Road), Atl., One Peachtree Pointe. 404/888-8709. Italian cooking with a contemporary twist, in a relaxed atmosphere. p }} lapietracucina.com.

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TAVERNA FIORENTINA 3324 Cobb Pkwy., Atl. 770/272-9825. Tuscan bistro presents authentic Florentine dishes and contemporary classics in an intimate dining room. p }} tavernafiorentina.com.

VALENZA 1441 Dresden Dr., Ste. 160, Atl. 404/969-3233. Cozy, upscale Italian eatery in Brookhaven with a classic menu of antipasti, pasta, risotto and Italian entrees. p }} valenzarestaurant.com.

VENI VIDI VICI 41 Fourteenth St., Atl. 404/875-8424. Heavenly cuisine, extensive wine list, attentive service and warm ambience. Specialties include veal lasagne and pappardelle with pulled rotisserie duck. p h }} buckheadrestaurants.com. ★★★

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JAPANESE

KOBE STEAKS 5600 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 404/256-0810. Hibachi cooking in a fun atmosphere, where chefs prepare meals at the table. }} kobesteaks.net. ★★ MO MO YA 3861 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/261-3777. Sushi, sashimi and tempura served in a traditional dining room with hibachi cooking at the table. The outdoor courtyard features meticulous Japanese gardens. } momoyaga.com.

NAKATO 1776 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atl. 404/873-6582. Gracious servers dressed in kimonos pamper diners with delicious authentic Japanese cuisine in an aura of the grandeur of traditional Japan. p }} nakatorestaurant.com. ★★★★ SUSHI-HUKU 6300 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atl. 770/956-9559. Dine on some of the freshest, most authentic sushi in the city in intimate booths. } sushihuku.com.

MEDITERRANEAN

ECCO 40 Seventh St., Atl. 404/347-9555. A bold approach to seasonal European cuisine, from paninis, pastas and pizza to fig-glazed

lamb loin, all served in a warm, welcoming setting. p }} ecco-atlanta.com. ★★★ MILAN MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO & GRILL 3377 Peachtree Road, Atl., Crowne Plaza. 678/553-1900. Mediterranean dining in a casually elegant setting, from mahi mahi with port-glazed figs and grilled salmon romesco to filet of beef Monte Carlo. p }}

MOROCCAN

IMPERIAL FEZ MOROCCAN 2285 Peachtree Road, Atl. 404/351-0870. An oasis of good food and entertainment with traditional cuisine including fresh legumes, meats and fish. p }}} imperialfez.com.

NEW ORLEANS

PARISH: FOODS & GOODS 240 North Highland Ave., Atl. 404/681-4434. New Orleans-inspired, bi-level restaurant and market in the beautifully restored 1890s Atlanta Pipe and Foundry Company terminal building. p } PARISHatl.com.

PERSIAN

RUMI’S KITCHEN 6152 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/477-2100. Chef Ali Mesghali’s fresh

Persian dishes, from kabobs and dolmeh to fresh-baked flat bread, served in an intimate dining room with attentive hospitality. } rumisrestaurant.com.

SEAFOOD

ATLANTA FISH MARKET 265 Pharr Road, Atl. 404/262-3165. Southeast’s largest selection of fresh seafood offered in a neighborhood setting. Specialties include Hong Kong sea bass, cashew crusted swordfish and blackened mahi mahi. p h }} buckheadrestaurants.com. ★★★★ ATLANTIC SEAFOOD COMPANY 2345 Mansell Road, Alpharetta. 770/640-0488.

Contemporary atmosphere showcases modern American seafood flown in fresh daily. p }}} atlanticseafoodco.com.

C&S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR 3240 Cobb Pkwy., Atl. 770/272-0999. Fresh seafood, a well-stocked raw bar and classic QUICK GUIDE p reservations h dress restrictions } entrees $10-20 }} entrees $20-30 }}} entrees $30+

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prime steaks in an elegant setting, with classic cocktails. p }} candsoysterbar.com.

COAST SEAFOOD AND RAW BAR 111 West Paces Ferry Road, Atl. 404/869-0777.

Fresh seafood and island cocktails in a casual setting, with signature seafood boil, fresh catch entrees and a variety of raw or steamed oysters, clams and mussels. p } h2sr.com.

GOLDFISH 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Perimeter Mall. 770/671-0100. Seafood, sushi and steaks in a spectacular setting that features a 600-gallon saltwater aquarium and live music. p }} h2sr.com. ★★★ LURE 1106 Crescent Ave. NE, Atl. 404/8811106. Contemporary fish house serving only the freshest ingredients delivered daily, from smoked seafood platter to fried oyster slider. p }} lure-atlanta.com.

RAY’S IN THE CITY 240 Peachtree St., Atl. 404/524-9224. Enjoy a selection of the freshest seafood, made-to-order sushi and hand-cut steaks, in a casual yet elegant setting. p }} raysinthecity.com.

RAY’S ON THE RIVER 6700 Powers Ferry Road, Atl. 770/955-1187. A palate-pleasing menu, an award-winning wine list and a romantic view of the Chattahoochee assure

Prime a delightful dining experience. p h }} raysontheriver.com. ★★★

rounded wine list and upbeat vibe. p }} theoptimistrestaurant.com.

SEABASS KITCHEN 6152 Roswell Road NE, Atl. 404/705-8880. A Mediterraneanflavored menu of delicious dishes, with market-fresh seafood, from Red Snapper to Black Sea Bass, as well as certified prime beef and braised lamb shank, served in an upscale casual setting with exceptional service. p }} seabasskitchen.com.

SOUTHWESTERN

THE OPTIMIST 914 Howell Mill Road, Atl. 404/477-6260. Upscale seafood with playful flavor combinations served in a beautiful space, with an experienced staff, well-

Buckhead Diner

ALMA COCINA 191 Peachtree St. NE, Atl. 404/968-9662. Dine on green chorizo tostadas, bay scallop ceviche and braised goat huaraches in a sophisticated and spirited venue. p } alma-atlanta.com.

CANTINA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR 3280 Peachtree Road, Atl., Terminus 100.

404/892-9292. Mexican cuisine with housemade tortilla chips and salsa and specialties ranging from stewed pork with hominy to fish tacos and enchiladas. p } h2sr.com.

NAVA 3060 Peachtree Road, Atl. 404/2401984. Innovative menu of flavorful cuisine, from Tequila-cured salmon to serrano-roasted lamb rack. p }}} buckheadrestaurants. com. ★★★ NOCHE 1000 Virginia Ave., Atl. 404/8159155. 705 Town Blvd., Atl. 404/364-9448.

2580 Paces Ferry Road, Atl. 770/432-3277.

3719 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. 770777-9555. Bold Southwestern cuisine with a hint of seafood and game, and a high-energy bar. p } h2sr.com.

STEAKHOUSES

BLACKSTONE 4686 S. Atlanta Road, Smyrna. 404/794-6100. Top-quality steaks, fresh seafood, award-winning wine list and great service, with an ambience suited for upscale dining and after-dinner cocktails. p }} blackstoneatlanta.com. ★★★ BLT STEAK 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atl., W Atlanta-Downtown. 404/577-7601. Chef Laurent Tourondel’s Bistro Laurent Tourondel combines traditional elements of a cozy French bistro with an American steakhouse. p }}} bltrestaurants.com.

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BONE’S 3130 Piedmont Road, Atl. 404/2372663. Award-winning menu features prime steaks, Maine lobster, lamb chops and fresh seafood complemented by an extensive wine cellar and discerning service. p }}} bonesrestaurant.com. ★★★★ CABERNET STEAKHOUSE 5575 Windward Pkwy., Alpharetta. 770/777-5955.

Reminiscent of the classic steakhouses of New York, with a large open dining room, plush seating and exposed kitchen. p h }}} cabernetsteakhouse.com. ★★★ CHOPS/LOBSTER BAR 70 West Paces Ferry Road, Atl. 404/262-2675. Prime steak and seafood, including filet mignon, batterfried lobster tail and lump crab cake, are served on the upper level Chops steakhouse and lower-level Lobster Bar. p h }}} buckheadrestaurants.com. ★★★★ HAL’S 30 Old Ivy Road, Atl. 404/261-0025.

Award-winning steak prepared over an open flame grill, plus fresh seafood, pasta, veal, lamb and fish, served in an expansive bistro-style venue with charming white tablecloth setting. p }} hals.net. ★★★ KEVIN RATHBUN STEAK 154 Krog St., Ste. 200, Atl. 404/524-5600. Enjoy USDA prime steaks, a mixture of Italian, Creole and Asian items, and fish, soups, salads and sashimi, as well as a list of 200 wines. p }} kevinrathbunsteak.com. ★★★★ MCKENDRICK’S STEAK HOUSE 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atl. 770/512-8888.

Feast on fabulous appetizers, enormous steaks, tender chops and succulent seafood in a clubby setting with oak walls and leather seats. p }} mckendricks.com. ★★★★ MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 303 Peachtree Center Ave., Atl., 404/577-4366; 3379 Peachtree Road, Atl., 404/816-6535.

Generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees served in an upscale environment with tuxedoclad waiters. p }}} mortons.com.

NEW YORK PRIME 3424 Peachtree Road, Atl. 404/846-0644. Dine on Midwestern USDA prime beef, live Maine lobsters or fresh fish, with classic sides ranging from creamed spinach to cheese mashed potatoes. p h }}} newyorkprime.com. ★★★ PRIME 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atl., Lenox Square. 404/812-0555. Superior primeaged beef, sushi bar and seafood offered in a casually chic setting. p } h2sr.com. ★★★

Noche RAY’S ON THE CREEK 1700 Mansell Road, Alpharetta. 770/649-0064. North Fulton’s award-winning steakhouse delivers with prime steaks, fresh seafood and fine wines. p h }}} raysrestaurants.com.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 5788 Roswell Road NW, Sandy Spring, 404/2550035; 267 Marietta St., Embassy Suites Hotel (Centennial Park), Atl., 404/223-6500; 3285 Peachtree Road NE, Embassy Suites Buckhead, Atl., 404/365-0660. Revered by steak connoisseurs around the globe for its USDA prime, aged Midwestern corn-fed beef, extraordinary Northwestern salmon and live Maine Lobster. p }} ruthschris.com. ★★ STONEY RIVER 10524 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, 678/461-7900; 5800 State Bridge Road, Duluth, 770/476-0102; 1640 Cumberland Mall, 678/305-9229. Enjoy premium steaks in an inviting mountain lodge setting. p }} stoneyriver.com. ★★★ STRIP 245 Eighteenth St., Atl. 404/385-2005.

Great steak and sushi with multi-level dining, lounge and patios in a super hip setting, with nightly DJ and open air rooftop deck. p }} h2sr.com.

THE PALM 3391 Peachtree Road, Atl., Westin Hotel. 404/814-1955. Prime cuts of beef and jumbo lobsters are served in a casual setting, with a caricature gallery of famous faces. p }}} thepalm.com. ★★★

THAI

HUNAN GOURMET 6070 Sandy Springs Circle NE, Atl. 404/303-8888.

Enjoy a variety of authentic Thai and Chinese cuisine in a relaxing setting. p } hunangourmetrestaurant.com. ★★ NAN THAI FINE DINING 1350 Spring St. NW, Atl. 404/870-9933. Rich, tasty Thai and Thai fusion dishes with an artistic flair, reminiscent of the grand style of the ’40s and ’50s. p h }}} nanfinedining.com. ★★ RICE 1104 Canton St., Roswell, 770/6400788; 1155 Hammond Dr., Sandy Springs, 770/817-9800. Grilled New Zealand lamb, Atlantic salmon, pad Thai and a variety of authentic Thai dishes. p } goforthai.com.

TAMARIND SEED 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 110, Atlanta. 404/873-4888. Savor authentic Thai, fresh curry and herb spices, meat, seafood and vegetables in an upscale setting, with specialties such as roasted duck breast, braised lamb tenderloin and Chilean sea bass. p }}} tamarindseed.com.

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JUICE BAR JUICY JENNY’S “EVERYTHING BUT THE VODKA,” A TOMATO-BASED ODE TO THE BLOODY MARY.

This fall, restaurateur Jenny Levison (aka “Souper Jenny”) is adding another facet to her expanding Buckhead empire: Juicy Jenny Community Juice Bar + Superfood Emporium, offering a signature line of cold-pressed juices and smoothies, breakfast items, house made protein bars and other snacks, and a take-out area with healthy dips and treats to-go. Recipes are concocted with nutrition in mind and a heavy emphasis on flavor. 56 E. Andrews Dr., Atlanta. followingjenny.com.

Taste of Atlanta Oct. 25-27 – Tech Square

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Enjoy culinary creations from the city’s finest restaurants at the 12th annual Taste of Atlanta, Oct. 25-27 at Tech Square in Midtown, with specialty food, beverage tents, interactive chef demonstrations and family-friendly activities. With more than 90 participating restaurants and chefs, the foodie fest highlights the incredible diversity of Atlanta’s amazing food scene, attracting thousands of people each year. The weekend kicks off with a block party, themed “Atlanta’s Taste Revival: Local Chefs, Smokin’ Jams,” with live music, cold beer, cocktails and the best bites in the city. Taste of Atlanta supports several non-profit groups, including Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters, Atlanta’s Table, Georgia Organics and Hospitality Education Foundation of Georgia and ProStart®. tasteofatlanta.com.

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