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24 Elegant Warrior: Lovette Russell 30 Atlanta Music Festival 34 Laura Seydel: Feeding the Future 36 Southern Salute 38 Southern Tales: Books 40 Gallery Views 42 Exhibitions Calendar 44 Pampered Pets 46 Design Finds 48 English Regency Estate 54 François & Co.
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Among the headlining events of the season is the week-long Atlanta Music Festival, which will culminate with a Gala Concert starring Jessye Norman on Nov. 18 at Glenn Memorial Auditorium at Emory. Event chairs Jack Sawyer, Dr. Bill Torres and Lovette and Michael Russell were blown away when the opera legend agreed to be their star attraction. Our Home & Design section features a magnificent English Regency estate in Buckhead being offered for sale by Realtor Travis Reed. This stunning home was designed by William H. Harrison of Harrison Design and exemplifies why centuries-old classic architecture remains so coveted in the present day. Also in this issue, we are delighted to introduce François & Co., purveyors of spectacular earthly architectural elements for the home. Our fall fashion preview is glorious and the oh-so-clever fashion icon Gail O’Neill had fun relating our Style feature to global politics in a tongue-in-cheek presentation of gorgeous frocks and accessories which may inspire you to hit the stores early this season! Psychologist Dr. Karin Luise is all about positivity as she shares the secrets of achieving inner peace in a delightful take on the power of self healing through meditation. This is a must-read! Our dining, travel and overview of the fall social season round out the field in this stunning issue. Wishing you all a fabulous fall season!
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ovette Twyman Russell is one of the South’s most beloved, respected and effective volunteers. She has been a tireless fundraising force for an extensive list of impressive charitable organizations across Atlanta. People who know Lovette, know that when she embraces a cause, that cause will succeed. Among her most recent endeavors has been giving her time and energy in support of Hughes Spalding, a hospital that is an integral part of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Lovette serves on the Children’s Health Care Foundation Board, chairs the Hughes Spalding Community Board and exudes passion for this burgeoning hospital in downtown Atlanta. Hughes Spalding Hospital had over 55,000 patient visits to their pediatric emergency center last year and was in need of a $2.4 million expansion to their pediatric Emergency Department to meet the growing needs of the community. Lovette was up for the fundraising challenge and started by hosting an event with her close friends Mary Brock and Vicki Palmer. One evening last September, Lovette spoke at this VIP gathering and passionately stated the case for giving to Hughes Spalding. Over the next several months, Lovette wined and dined people, led tours of the Emergency Center, and asked people to join her in making gifts toward the $2.4 million campaign that so far had garnered some corporate support. And…everyone she talked to said they would think about it and get back to her. By January of this year, having not received a single donation, Lovette was feeling a little perplexed and defeated.
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Lovette is such an incredible woman. She possesses a rare combination of attributes: a razor-sharp intellect, faith, optimism, a sensational sense of humor along with a very pragmatic mind. She is keenly aware of how sick she is but refuses to shut down or stop living as full a life as possible while she pursues the best treatment to prolong her best quality of life. When I unexpectedly ran into her at the dentist one day, there she was, beautifully dressed as always, oxygen tubes on her lovely face and, when she saw me, a brilliant smile. She was no less stunning because of the oxygen tubes, but rather looked like she could have just posed for the cover of Vogue:) Southern Seasons Magazine
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY Griffin Gibson James Above: Donna Hyland, Van Twyman, Marcus Twyman, Mary Brock, Vicki Palmer, Maudette Twyman, Benjamin Russell, Lovette Russell, Michael Russell Sr., Michael Russell Jr., John Brewer and Julia Jones. Left: Mary Brock, Lovette Russell, Vicki Palmer and John Brewer.
Fast-forward to May, when Lovette and her husband, Michael, arrived at Hughes Spalding for an event to thank the campaign’s corporate donors. Lovette, the woman known for making a big impact on the nonprofits she touches, was in complete shock when she walked in to a room full of her family and friends. There were her 4-year-old goddaughter; her mother; her friends Mary Brock, Vicki Palmer and John Brewer; and her own handsome sons who just an hour earlier were dressed to play basketball, but had donned suits and ties for the event. After Donna Hyland, Children’s CEO, and Ron Friesen, president of the Children’s Foundation, welcomed guests and thanked everyone for their support, Vicki Palmer took to the podium to share some remarks. All these months Lovette had wondered 26
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In recognition of Lovette Russell and her tremendous commitment to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and in particular Hughes Spalding Hospital, Mary Brock, Vicki Palmer and Roz Brewer led an effort to raise funds to establish the Lovette Twyman Russell Emergency Department at Hughes Spalding.
Above: Van Twyman, Marcus Twyman, Michael Russell Jr., Michael Russell Sr., Benjamin Russell, Michael Ross, Lovette Russell and Maudette Twyman. Right: Keisha Lance Bottoms, Lovette Russell and Brook Dennard. Below: Benjamin Russell and Michael Russell.
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Best friend Jack Sawyer was thrilled to attend the ribbon-cutting for the Lovette Twyman Russell Emergency Department at Hughes Spalding.
Lovette has formed wonderful friendships with her medical dream team at UCSF Medical Center. This past year Lovette joined rheumatologist Dr. Francesco Boin (left) and pulmonologist Dr. Jeffrey Golden (right) for a lovely dinner out in San Francisco.
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why giving to this project wasn’t resonating with her friends. But, to her surprise, everyone had given – in a very big way – and for a very special reason. Topping off the evening was the unveiling and ribbon cutting for the Lovette Twyman Russell Emergency Center at Hughes Spalding. Lovette, who was thrilled, grateful and overcome with emotion, had trouble catching her breath before sharing her heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the surprise. But catching her breath is a challenge Lovette faces every day. While she passionately advocates for the causes closest to her heart, she is on oxygen 24 hours a day fighting a life-threatening condition. When out in public, she proudly wears her cannula connected to her portable oxygen concentrator. Lovette’s earliest symptom was severe pain in her fingertips and digital ulcers caused by lack of circulation, leading to a diagnosis of Raynaud’s syndrome. The former triathlete was always in tune with her cardio strength and a few years later realized that her lung capacity was diminishing. She was diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions in 2009 – scleroderma and polymyositis. Lovette has a seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of her disease, which affects African-American women more severely, and she is keenly aware of what is happening to her body. After her diagnosis, she found Dr. Francesco Boin, one of the top experts in the field of patients with both of her autoimmune conditions. Lovette began flying to Johns Hopkins Medical Center every other month for treatment and to become more knowledgeable about the diseases she battles. Dr. Boin, who was asked to run the
A few years ago, before she was wearing oxygen tubes full-time, everyone commented on Lovette’s stunning ensemble where her cocktail suit was appointed with gloves, which we all thought was a new fashion trend making a comeback! At several subsequent events, Lovette was again donning gloves – always perfectly coordinated with her dress, and everyone oohed and aahed over her appearance. Little did we know that the gloves were her fashionable solution to her cold painful fingers in the earlier stages of Raynaud’s syndrome. scleroderma clinic at UCSF Medical Center last year, has become an amazing friend and advocate to Lovette and her family. Lovette explained that for some patients scleroderma is a mild condition; for others it is life threatening. Unfortunately, her scleroderma caused her to have pulmonary fibrosis – thickening of the walls of the lungs. In Lovette’s case, the walls of her lungs continue getting thicker and thicker with scar tissue, which will eventually lead to the need for a double lung transplant. Dr. Boin is involved in national research on the genome in AfricanAmerican scleroderma patients, and UCSF has one of the highest success rates for transplantation in scleroderma patients. Lovette is prepared to move to San Francisco when the degree of her illness qualifies her to join the national lung transplant list. In order to join the list of recipients for a new pair of lungs, she must live within 30-minutes of UCSF Hospital so she can get there quickly if a donor is found. But for now, Lovette isn’t someone who sits around and waits. She’s busy making a difference for the children served by Hughes Spalding Hospital and the many other organizations across Atlanta that are blessed to call her their volunteer, their philanthropist and their friend.
Cover girl Lovette in 2009 and 2011.
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lassical and contemporary music aficionados will join community, civic and cultural leaders during the 2016 Atlanta Music Festival throughout the week of Nov. 1418. Comprising events devoted to advancing relations among the races through the arts, the festival will culminate in a Gala Concert starring international opera legend Jessye Norman at 7 PM Nov. 18 at Glenn Memorial Auditorium on the Emory University campus, with a private Patron Reception preceding the concert. Also performing will be Atlanta tenor Timothy Miller, the Morehouse 30
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and Spelman College Glee Clubs, and the Meridian Chorale. Under the artistic direction of Dwight Andrews and musical direction of Steven Darsey, the festival will further engage the community with a “Children’s Sing” at Ebenezer Baptist Church, lectures and performances by Timothy Miller to students at Woodward Academy, a panel discussion on the power of the arts to build community, a composer’s forum, and a seminar on Atlanta’s legal history between the 1906 race riot and the formation of Atlanta Legal Aid in 1924. Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Music Festival and its conservatory, providing year-round music education for underserved youth in Atlanta.
above: The Chancel Choir of First Congregational Church, the Meridian Chorale and the Morehouse Glee Club in performance. LEFT: The Rev. Henry Hugh Proctor was the first African-American pastor of Atlanta’s First Congregational Church in 1894, the ink on his Yale Divinity School diploma still fresh. RIGHT: The Rev. Dwight Andrews, nationally acclaimed as a musician and for his jazz recordings, and Steven Darsey, Atlanta Music Festival music director and Meridian Herald director, in concert. BELOW: Atlanta school children in concert performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
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Known for her sumptuous sound and joy of singing, Jessye Norman is arguably the most honored classical singer of her generation. She has been vested with the United States’ highest award in the performing arts, The Kennedy Center Honor, received The National Medal of Arts from President Obama, and holds the title of Commandeur de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres as well as Officier of the Legion d’Honneur in France, where an orchid has been named for her by the National Museum of Natural History. She is an honorary Ambassador to the United Nations and has been awarded 40 honorary doctorate degrees. Her recordings have won multiple awards in France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, along with five Grammies. She has conquered, among many others, the stages of Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, with 23 solo recitals at the Salzburg Festival, and opera performances at The Metropolitan Opera as well as the great houses of Europe. She serves on the trustee boards of several organizations including The New York Public Library. In her hometown of Augusta, Ga., The Jessye Norman School of the Arts has entered its 14th academic year. The school provides tuition-free instruction for talented middle school students with a widely diverse program of study, including photography. Her memoir, Stand Up Straight and Sing!, was published in 2014. Southern Seasons Magazine
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ovette and Michael Russell, Jack Sawyer and Dr. Bill Torres: marquee names all, instantly recognizable by Atlanta’s glitterati. Behind each name is a history of personal energy laser-focused on good causes. Their hard work and coalition building have brought many of those causes to public attention. With attention comes support; with support comes success. The quartet will co-chair the 2016 Atlanta Music Festival, assuring a sold-out house. They will be joined by honorary chair John Lewis, a Civil Rights hero and 15-term U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th District; and Steering Committee chair Jane Fugate Thorpe, organizer superb and indefatigable cheerleader, encouraging perseverance, attention to detail and inclusivity. The festival begins Nov. 14 and culminates in a Gala Concert on Friday, Nov. 18, starring the Met’s dramatic soprano Jessye Norman and tenor Timothy Miller, both from Augusta, Ga., plus the Spelman College and Morehouse College Glee Clubs and the Meridian Chorale. The program will debut a choral work arranged by composer Adolphus Hailstork. VIPs will gather at a reception in the Carlos Museum, then proceed to the acoustically-acclaimed Glenn Memorial Auditorium for the concert. The concert traces its history to 1910 when a music-loving clergyman, Rev. Henry Hugh Proctor, saw the healing value in classical music in the raw years following Atlanta’s 1906 race riots. Proctor became the first African-American pastor of Atlanta’s First Congregational Church in 1894, the ink on his Yale Divinity School diploma still fresh. In Reconstruction’s aftermath, race relations had worsened. The 1906 gubernatorial
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campaign exacerbated ill will. Lurid news articles of alleged black crime ignited a race riot in late September, killing a disputed number (reports range widely from 10 to 100 and more) of black Atlantans. Two white people died. In the riot’s wake, Proctor and Charles Hopkins, a white lawyer, formed a bi-racial committee dedicated to improving race relations. The pastor also pursued another avenue to understanding. In the summer of 1910, Proctor organized a classical concert starring Harry Burleigh, an acclaimed African-American baritone who had toured Europe. The biracial audience, including Mayor Robert Maddox, sat under the same roof. Separately. The concerts continued annually through 1917. The U.S. entry into World War I caused cancellation of the concert in 1918. Hopes of its postwar revival evaporated when Proctor accepted an assignment in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1919. Eight-plus decades later, First Congregational’s senior minister, Rev. Dwight Andrews, and Glenn Memorial’s music director, Steven Darsey, rekindled the concerts. The two met while earning doctorates in music at Yale. This year, numerous events will precede the concert, including a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” written by brothers James Weldon Johnson (words) and John Rosamond Johnson (music) by some 500 Atlanta schoolchildren at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. At the time of his assassination, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his father were Ebenezer’s co-pastors. A portion of festival ticket sales fund a year-around conservatory for underserved Atlanta youth, including a popular summer music camp, thereby building the cultural community of the future.
The Atlanta Music Festival Gala Concert will feature renowned opera stars Jessye Norman and Timothy Miller, the Spelman and Morehouse Glee Clubs and the Meridian Chorale at 7 PM Nov. 18 at Glenn Memorial Auditorium at Emory University, 1652 North Decatur Road. www.southernSeasons.net For more information, call 404/881-4822. For tickets, visit www.atlantamusicfestival.org.
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Host committee members Kristin Gibbs, music director Steve Darsey, Cyndae Arrendale and Susan Tucker.
Event co-chair Jack Sawyer, host committee member Barbara Coble, Jane Thorpe and event co-chair Lovette Russell.
Acclaimed tenor Timothy Miller, host committee members Ginger Smith, Donna Burchfield and Vicki Palefsky, and Atlanta Music Festival Music Director Steven Darsey.
Left: Claire Travis, Lovette Russell and Jack Sawyer. Right: Host committee members Kent and Barbara Antley with Atlanta Music Festival steering committee chair Jane Thorpe and event co-chair Jack Sawyer.
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Feeding the Future We’ve all heard the saying “You are what you eat.” If you eat unhealthy foods, you’ll inevitably be unhealthy. I’d like to take it one step further. It’s not just what food you eat, but how it ended up on your plate. Is the apple you’re eating sprayed with pesticides? An apple is a great choice for a nutritious snack, but grown with the help of a chemical cocktail, repeated consumption could have harmful THE effects on your body, and those POWER same pesticides contribute to the IS mass decline of pollinators and YOURS other environmental harm. As we know, food is a cornerstone of life, and our existence relies upon it. The way we grow our food affects the natural systems that support all life which produce that food. Naturally we care about how our bodies will look, develop and function. On one end of the scale we have the obesity epidemic in the U.S. and other countries that consume Western diets, where the average person is consuming excessive amounts of sugar on a daily basis, leading to rampant diabetes and other associated chronic diseases. On the other end, in developing nations, communities are starving, where lack of resources and devastating effects of climate change lead to widespread poverty, malnutrition and death. In a global economy, the manufacture, marketing, transportation and consumption of food is intricately tied. Co-founder and president of EAT Foundation, Dr. Gunhild Stordalen opened the EAT Stockholm Food Forum 2016 with these facts: In the next 10 minutes, the world will welcome 2,500 new citizens. Almost 300, over 10%, will not have enough food for a healthy life. Almost 1,000 are expected to grow up overweight. And their biggest killer will be food. Food is the leading cause of the global health crisis and at the heart of the environmental catastrophe facing the planet, responsible
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Feeding the seven billion and growing people on earth is one of the major challenges of the day, and to do so we must move toward more sustainable solutions.
for nearly one-third of greenhouse gas emissions. And food is the single overwhelming cause of lack of biodiversity. The EAT Stockholm Food Forum is the only global initiative bringing together experts from politics, science and business solely focused on the issue of food. I was honored to participate this year, giving a keynote on the work of Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) and our Project Learning Gardens. By 2050 the world’s estimated population will be 9 billion people, and 80% of those will live in cities. Currently, over two of the world’s 7.4 billion are undernourished and 1.3 billion of our population works in agriculture. According to Johan Rockström, executive director of Stockholm Resilience Centre, and Pavan Sukhdev, founder and CEO of the GIST Advisory, approximately 40% of the world’s land is used in food production; if there was no change in our agricultural system, we’d need 70% of the planet’s land to meet the needs of 2050. In addition, food production consumes 70% of the world’s fresh water. Clearly, in order to feed the world’s population in 2050, just one generation away, we need to make some big changes. But it’s not just the immediate issue of feeding the future. Food, its production and consumption, is intrinsically tied to meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Revolutionizing the world’s food systems is key to realizing these goals, moving the world to a more just, safe and prosperous future. For example, Goal 5 is Gender Equality. Throughout much of the developing world, the overwhelming majority of farmers are women. These duties, in addition to those within
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the home, make educational opportunities minimal. Climate change induced disasters, erosion and changes in temperature now require replanting of fields two or three times, where once was sufficient. Lack of education and malnutrition lead to higher violence, inequality, mortality rates and poverty. Mary Robinson, first female president of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, shared a recent study from Tanzania. In countries such as Zambia, Malawi and Ethiopia where women and girls are responsible for collecting fresh water, collection can take longer than 30 minutes for a quarter of the population. This study showed a 12% increase in school attendance when water was only 15 minutes away. A greater increase in education opportunities leads to greater economic opportunities. This creates a virtuous cycle impacting present and future communities. Educated women are less likely to die in childbirth and have children later in life. They have better employment opportunities, and a mother’s education improves childhood nutrition. In order to solve the looming problems associated with food production, it’s critical that we work holistically. As Dr. Anthony So, director of the Center for a Livable Future, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, points out, policy changes will not be enough. Developing new technologies is key! Imagine technology that could be used by any farmer that crowdsources data the world over, providing critical information and keeping everyone accountable. Feeding the seven billion and growing people on earth is
Above left: Jamie Oliver discusses his Food Revolution and takes questions from the audience at EAT Stockholm Food Forum 2016. Above: Dr. Gunhild A. Stordalen is co-founder and chair of the EAT Foundation and Stordalen Foundation. Left: Adopted in September 2015 by the UN, the SDGs are 17 aspirational goals with 169 targets designed to address the world’s greatest issues, like poverty, climate change and hunger.
one of the major challenges of the day, and to do so we must move toward more sustainable solutions. School gardens and eating veggie rich diets will dramatically improve obesity and diabetes. Cities in particular can develop direct practical level solutions. It is critical that we develop effective methods of growing food in urban centers. With fresh water sources in decline in many parts of the world, it is important to consider how this precious resource is used and conserved. It is true that our planet faces dire and compounding issues, but it’s important to not lose yourself in the doom and gloom. As Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway reminds us, solving climate change is not about scary phrases and overwhelming statistics, it’s about mountain air, buzzing bees and coral reefs. It’s about the beautiful and vast biosphere, and the quality of life of all the world’s peoples. You can learn more about issues surrounding food by visiting the Eat Food Forum website, and watching presentations from some of today’s most innovative thinkers (Eatforum.org). Speakers came from a range of backgrounds – from Small Island Developing States to cities – including CEOs of leading food producers to consumer activists. Southern Seasons Magazine
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SALUTE DIVINE DESIGN Drumroll, please. After months of hard work by web guru Jay Wilson of Whobody Inc., we’re proud to unveil the magazine’s newly revamped website at www.southernseasons.net. Enjoy easier navigation, increased content, a comprehensive calendar of events and, as always, our complimentary digital publication in its entirety.
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Tom Abrams was delighted to be featured in the summer issue of Southern Seasons, alongside hubby Britt Wood.
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am on the sun-splashed north coast of Jamaica, sleeping in Princess Margaret’s suite. It’s in a villa with several other suites that were once occupied by the staff and associates of Queen Elizabeth II’s now deceased younger sister. A lucky bunch, they came along to assist the Princess, not only in performing royal duties but in soaking up the seductive charms of Half Moon, a 400-acre resort spread along a stunning two-mile crescent of private beach. This suite shows off, among its attributes, Jamaican artwork, a baby grand piano, a carved and polished four-poster bed, and a stretch of a living room with a bar at one end. A trio of French doors open onto a similarly lengthy terrace, only a few steps from pearly sands and impossibly crystalline waters. Hello, Caribbean Sea. Clearly, it’s the perfect place for a party, and it’s said in these parts that the fun-loving Princess knew how to throw one. Half Moon, a 61-year-old icon of a property, has long been a favored escape for luxurylovers of all stripes, including celebrities, statesmen, and three generations of British royals. And, with so much on the premises, why not? There’s an inviting assortment of restaurants and bars, an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, an equestrian center, a dolphin lagoon for close encounters with its friendly residents, and water sports galore. A spa christened Fern Tree is a labyrinth of twisty paths that lead past splashing fountains, cool waterfalls, and eye-catching sculptures to secluded treatment rooms, a yoga pavilion, and flowering courtyards for outdoor massages. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip have sampled Half Moon’s myriad offerings, as have Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. Prince Harry was here in 2012 during the massive celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. Re-launched in 2011 as a member of the RockResort group, Half Moon is set near Montego Bay at Rose Hall, a landscape known for its plantations in the era of a bustling sugar trade. Along with 197 rooms and suites come 3l whitewashed villas housing four-to-seven bedrooms, making the property a popular choice not only for romance-minded twosomes but family gatherings. The impeccable villas, their white walls shot with fiery bougainvillea, come with their own cook, butler, and housekeeper. Among facilities with family appeal are a vividly-colored Children’s Village and a hangout for teens. Private swimming pools – more than 50 of them – glitter at every turn. Guests zip about via bicycles and golf carts.
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CARIBBEAN CHARM Congrats to our globe-trotting travel editor Vivian Holley for nabbing another stellar writing award, this one from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Her story on Half Moon resort in Jamaica (published in the summer 2015 issue of Southern Seasons) won for “Best Feature Article in a Consumer Magazine.” Besting a boatload of competitors, she was one of 10 travel writers and photographers to receive a Caribbean Travel Media Award, presented at a luncheon program at the Marriott Marquis in New York to coincide with CTO’s annual Caribbean Week.
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GIDDY UP Linus Pete the Jackawawa is ready to rodeo.
Woman of Influence Michele Swann, GM & CEO of the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority, has received the prestigious Women of Influence 2016 Award from Venues Today magazine. Hired in 1995 as assistant general manager and promoted to her current position in 1999, Swann has led the Cobb Galleria Centre, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Galleria Specialty Shops and ArtsBridge Foundation through tremendous growth in facilities, programs and services. She has worked in public venue management for over 30 years. According to the magazine, Swann “exemplifies qualities of leadership, integrity, dedication, motivation, and teamwork, all while inspiring other women to achieve their own goals as well.” 36
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LEGENDARY CHEF Mark Alba has been appointed the new executive chef of Legendary Events, bringing with him over 20 years of experience in the Atlanta culinary scene with expertise in preparing a diverse range of global cuisines. “The opportunity to work with a broader range of clients and cuisines is something I’m really looking forward to,” said Alba, former executive chef of STK Atlanta. “I believe Legendary Events is the best in their field and I’m excited about being able to capture the culinary imaginations of our clients by providing fresh, restaurant quality food with a strong emphasis on innovation and seasonality” Chef Alba will take over from former executive chef Liz Cipro, who has skillfully headed up the culinary team since 2011 and will remain with the company as the director of catering. Legendary Events founder/CEO Tony Conway is thrilled to welcome Alba. “Chef Mark is a great addition to our team; his experience in hotel catering, the restaurant industry, private in-home dining and the local food scene is an ideal fit for Legendary Events,” he said. “Equally important is his positive energy and commitment to providing a quality dining experience for the clients, something we’ve always taken very seriously.” Chef Alba joins an accomplished award-winning culinary staff that includes executive pastry chef Ami Dand, executive sous chefs Randy Quinn and Diana Watkins, and sous chefs Oscar Muniz and Brandon Martin. Conway formed Legendary Events in 1997 after 20 years in the luxury hotel industry. The company also owns and operates two premier special event venues in Buckhead: The Estate and Flourish.
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Legendary Events executive chef Mark Alba with company founder/CEO Tony Conway.
CUSTOM FIT Premier men’s clothier Alton Lane has opened a new retail location in Buckhead, offering bespoke tailoring for professional and casual attire with a wide selection of premium fabrics from the most prestigious textile houses in the world. The 2,000-square-foot, appointment-only showroom – complete with leather couches, fully-stocked bar and flat-screen TVs – ensures a comfortable shopping experience. The revolutionary technology of 3D body scanning (capturing 300 measurements in just 30 seconds) is used to create a digital avatar for each client. www.altonlane.com/atlanta
LIFESAVER As Georgia continues to make strides in reducing the state’s pet overpopulation, one way the public can be part of the solution is through the purchase of a new “Spay and Neuter” license plate. “We encourage everyone who loves pets, to buy a tag and support our cause,” said Davis Cosey of Georgia Pet Foundation, which will distribute the funds raised through tag sales to qualified animal welfare organizations around the state for targeted spay/neuter programs. “Spay/Neuter is a foundational step in a future where no pet is killed due to lack of space in our shelters, in our homes, or in our hearts.” The GPF tag is available exclusively through www.georgiapetfoundation.org. Southern Seasons Magazine
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ATLANTA FAVES
n THE WEEKENDERS, mary kay andrews (st. martin’s press)
n SINCE SHE WENT AWAY, DAVID BELL (NAL TRADE PAPERBACK)
A master of the small-town thriller, Kentucky author David Bell has crafted another suspenseful tale of guilt, regret and friendship. When Jenna receives a text message from her lifelong best friend, Celia, to meet up at the park, she jumps at the chance to re-live some old high school fun. But Celia never arrives – and hasn’t been seen since. Now, three months later, the only piece of evidence in Celia’s disappearance is a lone diamond earring found where the two were planning to meet, and the police are no closer to finding out what happened. Jenna, racked with guilt, spends her down time scouring online message boards devoted to missing persons cases. When her son’s new girlfriend also disappears after suddenly arriving to town, Jenna wonders if the two cases are connected. As long-buried secrets finally come to light, she discovers how a few simple lies can completely shatter lives. 38
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n AN OLD-FASHIONED MURDER, CAROL MILLER (MINOTAUR BOOKS)
The latest “Moonshine Mystery” by Carol Miller is a classic whodunit with a Southern twist. After losing her husband and her home, spunky heroine Daisy moves in with her invalid mother at a country house inn in sleepy southwestern Virginia. When the inn’s eccentric proprietor decides to throw a weekend party for a small group of friends and neighbors, everyone is excited – until a winter storm approaches and one of the guests is crushed by an antique bookcase during the night. As the storm worsens and the sheriff is unreachable, suspicion slowly grows about the accident. After the inn loses power and a second death occurs, it’s clear that one among them is a killer. Is it the young new maid, the stranded motorist, the spinster sisters or the odd house-hunting couple? Trapped inside, Daisy must unravel the truth, perhaps with a little help from her best friend Beulah and bad boy moonshiner Rick.
Twenty-five years after leaving her job as an Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter, New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews, a.k.a. Kathy Hogan Trocheck, has penned her 24th novel, “The Weekenders.” The story is set on the idyllic island of Belle Isle, N.C., a small vacation home community, where Riley Griggs is unexpectedly faced with a home foreclosure and a missing husband. When she turns to her friends for help, they have secrets of their own, and the mystery deepens as the clock ticks.
n FIRST COMES LOVE, EMILY GIFFIN (Random House)
Emily Giffin, another New York Times bestselling author who calls Atlanta home, just released her eighth novel, “First Comes Love,” about two sisters who find themselves at a crossroads. As painful secrets from the past surface, Josie and Meredith must confront the issues that divide them and come to terms with their own choices.
To Lasso the Clouds: The Beginning of Aviation in Georgia, Dan Aldridge (Mercer university press)
GEORGIA HISTORY Winterville attorney Dan Aldridge is setting the record straight: the first airplane flight in Georgia was in 1909, not 1907 (in fact, the plane identified as the first to fly never even got off the ground); and Zumpt Huff should’ve been given credit along with Ben Epps for the feat – which just happened to be the first successful monoplane flight in the U.S., unbeknownst to them and the rest of the country for the past century. Aldridge’s book tells the incredible story of these two young men from Athens, Ga., who made history with their lofty dreams.
n island passages: aN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF JEKYLL ISLAND, GEORGIA, JINGLE DAVIS (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA PRESS)
Coastal Treasure AIRSTREAM: AMERICA’S WORLD TRAVELER, PATRICK FOSTER (MOTOrBOOKS)
ride of a lifetime Celebrating 85 years of road-trip adventures, Airstream chronicles the history of its “silver bullet” camper trailers in a commemorative book packed with riveting stories and photos. The trailers were introduced in 1931, just as America was emerging from the dark days of the Great Depression. Of the 400 travel-trailer manufacturers of that era, only Airstream survived. The 1936 “Airstream Clipper,” named after the first trans-Atlantic seaplane, featured a unique lightweight aluminum body that cut down on wind resistance, improved fuel efficiency and made for easier towing. It slept four, carried its own water supply, was fitted with electric lights, and cost $1,200. Providing travelers with a way to see the world at their leisure and in solid comfort, it was the perfect vehicle. With a global reputation as the RollsRoyce of travel trailers, Airstream’s retro silver coaches are icons of America’s highways.
Explore the storied shores of Jekyll Island in this gem of a book penned by retired journalist (and former AJC reporter) Jingle Davis and photographed by Benjamin Galland – both natives of St. Simons Island. The comprehensive volume presents a fascinating account of the island, from its geologic beginning as a shifting sand spit to its present-day ownership by the state of Georgia. The smallest of the Golden Isles, at 5,700 acres, Jekyll boasts a significant history, with two National Historic Landmarks and over 50 excavated archaeological sites. Additional unexplored sites include an Indian burial mound recently discovered on the grounds of a beachfront motel. In the 1730s, the island was named in honor of Sir Joseph Jekyll, a supporter of Gen. James Oglethorpe’s efforts to establish the colony of Georgia. A few structures still stand that were made of tabby – a coastal building material of crushed shells – most notably the external structure of Major William Horton’s two-story house built in 1742. A paradise for nature lovers, the well-preserved land encompasses a forest canopy of magnolia and live oak with a floor of palmetto and scrub oak, a haven for white-tailed deer, raccoons, rabbits and squirrels, as well as numerous birds. The tidal creeks and streams of the salt marsh provide a variety of resources, including seasonal fish and shellfish. Blending Jekyll’s history and ecology, “Island Passages” beautifully highlights the interplay of man and nature, with more than 200 mesmerizing photos illustrating this unique locale. Southern Seasons Magazine
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VIEWS “Chihuly in the Garden” on view through Oct. 30 at ABG Dale Chihuly’s exquisite glass art amps up the scenic splendor at the Atlanta Botanical Garden with 19 sculptural installations that bloom in brilliant color amidst the natural beauty of the grounds. The wondrous works include the iconic Sol del Citrón at the Alston Overlook, the 30-foot-tall neon Saffron Tower rising from the Water Mirror, and the Chartreuse Hornet Polyvitro Chandelier suspended from the Canopy Walk. Enchanting evening viewing is offered at “Chihuly Nights.” Right: Chihuly’s Fern Dell Paintbrushes (2016), located in the Southern Seasons Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Carolina Herrera: “Refined Irreverence” on view through Sept. 25 at SCAD FASH
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ince launching her collection in 1981 at the behest of Vogue editor Diana Vreeland, Venezuelan-born fashion designer Carolina Herrera has become synonymous with timeless elegance. In celebration of her achievements and the 35th anniversary of the House of Herrera, a dual exhibit is being presented by SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta and the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. Marking the first-ever museum showing of her work, the sweeping retrospective features over 75 garments, both new and vintage, including runway looks, bridal collections and red-carpet gowns worn by Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Tina Fey, Renée Zellweger and Lucy Liu, as well as ensembles from Herrera’s personal collection.
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“I have a responsibility to the woman of today – to make her feel confident, modern and above all else beautiful.” - Carolina Herrera
Illustration by David Downton, 2012. Image courtesy of the artist.
“A Cut Above: Wood Sculpture from the Gordon W. Bailey Collection” on view through Oct. 30 at High Museum of Art Right: Ivy Billiot (American, born 1945), Bear, 1999, wood and paint. Gift of Gordon W. Bailey. Far right: Leroy Almon (American, 1938-1997), Atlanta Olympics, 1996, wood, paint and newspaper. Gift of Gordon W. Bailey. Below: Herbert Singleton (American, 1945-2007), Crawling Out Of Hell, 1980s, wood and paint. Gift of Gordon W. Bailey in honor of David Choe.
Charles Butler (American, 19021978), Untitled (Mother with Children Sharing a Meal), 1960s, wood. Gift of Gordon W. Bailey.
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olorfully captivating, uniquely expressive, the wood carvings on view at the High’s “A Cut Above” exhibit showcase an eclectic collection of works by self-taught Southern artists – from basrelief panels by Leroy Almon and Elijah Pierce to root sculpture by Bessie Harvey to life-size animal carvings by Raymond Coins and O. L. Samuels. The unifying medium of wood – whether stump, branch or scrap board – presents a wide range of creative mastery from these artists without access to or interest in traditional art supplies or schools. The 25 carvings on display come courtesy of Gordon W. Bailey, who has generously gifted the museum with 80-plus works of art over the past six years. Southern Seasons Magazine
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Xhibitions
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Alan avery art company
Sept. 16-Oct. 15 “Light Dwelling,”
Jennifer J L Jones. Reception: 7-10 PM Sept. 16. Oct. 21-Dec. 17 Caio Fonseca. 656 Miami Circle NE, Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/237-0370.
alanaveryartcompany.com.
ANN JACKSON GALLERY 32 Canton St., Roswell. Mon.-Sat. 770/993-4783.
annjacksongallery.com.
ANNE IRWIN FINE ART 690 Miami Circle, #150, Atl. Mon.-Sat. 404/467-1200.
anneirwinfineart.com.
Art station ARTS CENTER
5384 Manor Dr., Stone Mountain. Tues.-Sat. 770/469-1105.
artstation.org.
ATLANTA BELTLINE
Ongoing Unique temporary public art installations along the Atlanta BeltLine corridor. beltline.org.
ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Through Nov. 6 Michi Meko. Through Dec. 18 ATLBNL, the
Atlanta Biennial, showcases 33 extraordinary artists from 10 states across the Southeast. 535 Means Street NW, Atl. Tues.Sun. atlantacontemporary.org.
404/688-1970.
Oct. 8 Women in Focus, in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography 764 Miami Circle, Suite 120, Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/352-8114.
lowegallery.com.
BOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUM
Through Oct. 2 “Journeys West
And Beyond,” portrait artist Everett Raymond Kinstler. Gallery walk, reception and lecture, Sept. 15; painting demonstration, Sept. 16. Through Nov. 13 Booth Photography Guild exhibit. Through Nov. 20 Native American artwork and objects; the photographs of Edward S. Curtis. Oct. 20-Feb. 19 Merrill Mahaffey. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville. Tues.-Sun. boothmuseum.org.
770/387-1300.
breman museum
Ongoing “Absence of Humanity,” presents history of the Holocaust through artifacts and stories. “Eighteen Artifacts: The Story of Jewish Atlanta.” “Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures.” 1440 Spring St. NW, Atl. Sun.-Fri. 678/222-3700. thebreman.org.
CALLANWOLDE GALLERY Through Sept. 10 “Nancy
VanDevender: Red Roux Gumbo.”
Sept. 15-Nov. 11 Juried
Photography Show with Atlanta Celebrates Photography. 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atl. Mon.Sat. callanwolde.org. 404/872-
ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER
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Good Taste: Women in Atlanta, 1920-1969,” at Swan House. Through Dec. 31 “Atlanta in 50 Objects,” display of 50 objects that tell Atlanta’s story. Through Dec. 31, 2018 Native Lands: Indians and Georgia. Ongoing “Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta,” with artifacts, ephemera and interactive media. 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atl. Open daily. 404/814-4000.
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
Through Oct. 10 “Fashion in
atlantahistorycenter.com.
BESHARAT GALLERY
175 Peters St. SW, Atl. Thurs.-Sat.
besharatgallery.com. 404/5244781.
BILL LOWE GALLERY
Through Sept. 15 Hidden Show: Frank Schroeder
Sept. 10-Oct. Cavomyrt: Brenda
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Sept. 2-Sept. 3, 2017 “Jim
Henson’s Labyrinth: Journey to Goblin City,” spellbinding exhibit of goblins, gowns and behind-thescenes artwork celebrating the film’s 30th anniversary. Tues.-Sun. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atl.
404/873-3391. puppet.org.
DK GALLERY
Sept. 2-Oct. 1 “Smile,” Francisco Adaro, Chris Beck, Sloane Bibb, Jayne Morgan, Jenny Schultz and Kathy Walton. Opening reception: 5-9 PM Sept. 2. 25 W. Park Square, Marietta. Tues.-Sat. dkgallery.us. 770/427-5377.
FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Sept. 17-Jan. 2 “The World’s Largest Dinosaurs.” 767 Clifton
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Road, Atl. Open daily. 404/929-
6300. fernbankmuseum.org.
FERRARI FINE ART
425 Peachtree Hills Ave., Ste. 3, Atl. Mon.-Sat. ferrarifineart.com.
JENNIFER JONES Sept. 16-Oct. 15 Alan Avery Art Company
404/698-5035.
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
Monthly Self-guided walking tour of the galleries of the Roswell Art District. 6-9 PM on the first Friday of the month. 770/594-9511.
roswellartdistrict.com.
georgia museum of art Through Oct. 9 “Recent: Acquisitions”
Sept. 3-Dec. 31 “Gifts and
Prayers: The Romanovs and Their Subjects,” exquisite objects from the Russian imperial family, from statuettes to a silver Fabergé boat. Sept. 17-Dec. 4 “Living Color: Gary Hudson in the 1970s.” Sept. 17-Dec. 11 “Icon of Modernism: Representing the Brooklyn Bridge, 1883–1950.” 90 Carlton St., Athens, East Campus of UGA, Arts Complex. Tues.-Sun. georgiamuseum.org.
706/542-4662.
HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS MUSEUM
Ongoing “Sandy Springs: Land and People.” Williams-Payne House, 6075 Sandy Springs
Circle. Open 11 AM-2 PM Wed.
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HIGH MUSEUM OF ART
Through Sept. 11 Walker Evans, documentary photography.
Through Oct. 30 “A Cut Above:
Wood Sculpture from the Gordon W. Bailey Collection.” Through Nov. 27 “Tiovivo: Whimsical Sculptures by Jaime Hayon,” large-scale interactive installations on the Sifly Piazza. Through Jan. 8, 2017 Eric Carle retrospective of 80+ collages from 16 of his most popular books. Oct. 9-Jan. 8, 2017 “Fever Within: The Art of Ronald Lockett.” Oct. 16-Jan. 8, 2017 “Thomas Struth: Nature & Politics.” Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atl. Tues.-Sun.
404/733-HIGH. high.org.
HUFF HARRINGTON FINE ART 4240 Rickenbacker Dr., Atl. Mon.-Sat. huffharrington.com.
404/257-0511.
3115 East Shadowlawn Ave., Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/233-3739.
jacksonfineart.com.
LAGERQUIST GALLERY
Monthly Miami Circle Art Stroll, 11 AM-4 PM, 3rd Saturday. 690 Miami Circle NE., Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/2618273. lagerquistgallery.net.
LUMIÈRE GALLERY
Galleries of Peachtree Hills, 425 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Ste. 29B, Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/261-6100.
lumieregallery.net.
MARCIA WOOD GALLERY 263 Walker St., Atl. Tues.-Sat.
marciawoodgallery.com. 404/827-0030.
MARCUS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Katz Family Mainstreet Gallery, MJCCA-Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678/812-4002.
atlantajcc.org.
MArietta/cobb museum of art
Through Sept. 4 Metro Montage
XVI juried exhibit.
Through Sept. 11 “Philip Juras:
The Wild Treasury of Nature,” Little St. Simons Island. 30 Atlanta St., Marietta. Tues.-Sun.
“BEAUTIFUL USERS” Through Oct. 2 MODA Model 302 Telephone, 1937. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss (AMERICAN, 1904-72) FOR BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY (USA).
Nov. 5-Dec. 11 “First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare,” national traveling exhibit of the first collected edition of Shakespeare’s plays, published in 1623, seven years after his death. Opening celebration, Nov. 10. Emory University, 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atl. Tues.-Sun. 404/7274282. carlos.emory.edu.
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Through Sept. 10 Masud Olufani: “Poetics of the Disembodied.”
Sept. 3-Dec. 3 “Edge to Edge,“
contemporary photography. Sept. 23-Nov. 19 “Land Inhabited – The Do Good Fund.” Museum of Contemporary Art of Ga., TULA Art Center, 75 Bennett St. NW, Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/367-
8700. mocaga.org.
MOCA GA/TULA Art Complex
mariettacobbartmuseum.org. 770/528-1444.
Eclectic collection of working artist studios, fine art galleries and alternative art spaces. 75 Bennett St. NW, Atl. Tues.-Sat.
MASON FINE ART
tulaartcenter.com.
415 Plasters Ave, Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/879-1500.
masonfineartandevents.com.
MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM
Through Nov. 27 “Doorway to an Enlightened World: The Tibetan Shrine from the Alice S. Kandell Collection,” compelling works of Tibetan Buddhist art presented in their proper sacred context.
Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
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Through Oct. 2 “Beautiful Users,”
explores the evolution of usercentered design with 150+ objects. “On You: Wearing Technology.” Oct. 23-Jan. 2017 “The Future of Food from Farms to Forks.” Museum of Design Atlanta, 1315 Peachtree St., Atl. Tues.-Sun.
museumofdesign.org. 404/9796455.
OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION
Through Sept. 14 Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational, featuring 7,500 pieces of contemporary functional and decorative pottery for sale. 34 School St., Watkinsville. Tues.-Sat. 706/769-4565. ocaf.com.
OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART flora and fauna watercolor drawings. 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atl. Tues.-Sun. 404/364-8555.
museum.oglethorpe.edu.
PRYOR FINE ART
764 Miami Circle, Ste. 132, Atl. Mon.-Sat. pryorfineart.com.
404/352-8775.
5650 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners. Tues.-Sat. 770/609-
Georgia Tech campus, 500 10th St. NW, Atl. Mon.-Fri. 404/894-7840.
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Sept. 9-Oct. 8 Corky Davis 20th
Through Sept. 9 Call and
Response: William Downs, Michael Reese. 1000 Marietta St. NW, Ste. 116, Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/817-3300.
barry gregg clayworks
Amie Laurel Esslinger & Lauren Michelle Peterson. Artist Talk: 3 PM Sept. 10. 3130 Slaton Dr., Atl. Tues.-Sat. 404/266-2636.
TEW GALLERIES
SANDLER HUDSON GALLERY
“PERSPECTIVES” POTTERY SHOW Through Sept. 14 OCAF
Sept. 15 “Ruination” opening reception, 6-9 PM. Sept. 23 “Good Cup Bad Cup… The Refill” opening, 6-9 PM. Oct. 14-16 “Free Beans with Every Bowl” ceramic bowl sale. Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road. Tues.-Sat. 770/394-4019. Spruill Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atl. Mon.-Sat. 770/394-3447.
Through Sept. 23 “SYSTEMS,”
ROBERT C. WILLIAMS PAPER MUSEUM
Irreverence,” retrospective of the
spaldingnixfineart.com.
SWAN COACH HOUSE GALLERY
8662. ralexanderfineart.com.
Through Sept. 25 “Refined
425 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Suite 30-A, Atl. Mon.-Fri. 404/841-7777.
spruillarts.org.
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Through Sept. 11 Mark Catesby,
sandlerhudson.com.
work of designer Carolina Herrera. Savannah College of Art and Design’s Museum of Fashion + Film, 1600 Peachtree St. NW, Atl. scadfash.org. 404/253-3132.
Anniversary Celebration: Haidee Becker & Isabelle Melchior. Oct. 21-Nov. 18 Charles Keiger, Charles Ladson, Mario Soria. 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., No. 24, Atl. Mon.-Sat. 404/869-0511.
tewgalleries.com.
THOMAS DEANS FINE ART
Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 Miami Circle Art Stroll, 11 AM-4 PM. 690 Miami Circle NE, #905, Atl. Mon.-Sat. 404/814-1811.
thomasdeansfineart.com.
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PETS Burmese beauty “Baby Ruth” was the #1 cat in premiership in the world in the 2015-1016 season. She belongs to Connie Wardlaw of Smyrna.
Animal lovers can delight in a fun showcase of fabulous fur babies at the 78th Annual Cotton States CFA Championship & Household Pet Cat Show, Nov. 5-6 at Infinite Energy Center in Duluth. Last year’s show was the largest in the country, and this year’s event is expected to be just as big, with a beauty pageant (be on the lookout for white Persian “Liberace,” in contention for cat of the year), elaborate ring decorations, specialty items from top vendors, and adoptable cats and kittens from local no-kill shelters, including Furkids, GASPCA, Good Mews and Peachtree Pet Partners. 10 AM-4 PM daily. $8 ($5 children). cottonstatescatclub.org
Pretty Kitties
Soothing Spa Soak Pups can get their paws squeaky clean with a soothing 5-minute soak in Warren London’s Deep Cleaning Paw Fizz Tablets. Created with white tea tree oil and seaweed extract, the specially formulated tablets work to sanitize paws and nails, fight fungus and bacteria, brighten natural nail color, condition nails and moisturize paws, all while eliminating the itchiness that leads to paw licking. warrenlondon.com
Hit the Trail: Dog-friendly Hikes Georgia State Parks’ new “Tails on Trails” club challenges hikers and hounds to complete seven select trails – from the 1.1-mile Lake Trail at Fort Mountain in Chatsworth all the way down to the 3.1-mile Redbird Creek Trail at Fort McAllister in Richmond Hill. Dogs earn a bandana and their owners score a t-shirt for logging the miles. Club membership card, $15. gastateparks.org/ tailsontrails Tails on Trails ATL, an Atlanta-based dog hiking company owned and operated by Cole Maenza, offers guided day hikes for cooped-up canines. Pups can explore the great outdoors on select trails, while socializing in small dog packs. An optional post-hike bath and brush is also offered. tailsontrailsatl.com
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Road Trip Ready A clever combo seat cover and pet bed, the Car Cuddler™ protects vehicle interiors while providing plush comfort for traveling pets. It can also be used with the Solvit Deluxe Vehicle Safety Harness. Available in single and full-size, $60-$100; machine washable. solvitproducts.com
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AHS Walk for the Animals 5K – Oct. 16 Get out and walk the dog for a good cause this fall at the Atlanta Humane Society’s second annual 5K Walk for the Animals – Saving & Celebrating Georgia’s Pets on Sunday, Oct. 16 at Atlantic Station. The walk is AHS’ largest fundraising event of the year, with all net proceeds supporting Atlanta’s homeless animals. Last year’s event raised $200,000 with 2,000 walkers; this year’s goal is $400,000 and 4,000 walkers. “We invite all animal lovers in the community to come out with their dogs and walk with us to end animal cruelty,” said AHS president/CEO Cal Morgan. “The funds raised at the walk will help us provide services to more than 25,000 dogs and cats, perform more than 12,500 low-cost spay/neuter surgeries throughout the state, see over 2,500 pets in our Veterinary Center, assist law enforcement and other agencies in rescuing close to 1,000 animals, and place 8,000 dogs and cats in loving homes during the upcoming year.” There is no registration fee. AHS encourages participants to create an individual fundraising web page and “form a pack” to engage family, friends and coworkers to support their walk as part of a team. atlwalk.org
Petite pooches are sure to flip for these plush pretties, especially the ones with squeakers inside. From top: Sniffany, Koko Chewnel Perfume, Barkentino Grrrravino Shoe and Barkingdales Credit Card dog toys. $13.99-$15.99. pamperedpuppy.com
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DESIGNFINDS
Propelled by the global success of her blog about life in rural France, Sharon Santoni shares the joie de vivre of 20 French women in a beautifully penned book that offers an intimate look at how they live, work, shop and play. Filled with gorgeous photographs of charming country cottages, Parisian apartments and grand châteaux – each one uniquely expressive – the book captures the true essence of the French lifestyle. Santoni, an Englishwoman who married a Frenchman, resides with her family in Normandy. n MY STYLISH FRENCH GIRLFRIENDS, SHARON SANTONI (GIBBS SMITH PUBLISHER)
Designer Vern Yip has helped thousands of people beautify their homes during his near-decade on HGTV. A dad with “two very active kids and 500 pounds of dogs,” he understands the challenges of decorating a MEET Vern Yip at 1:30 PM Sept. 17 at the home that complements a busy life. His new Frontgate Atlanta book is the ultimate resource for everything Store and at 7 PM Sept. 22 at Barnes & from hanging art to sizing rugs, with a designNoble Buckhead. by-numbers approach that offers dozens of optimal measurements to make each room feel right. Unveiling his homes in Atlanta, Manhattan and Rosemary Beach, Fla., he shows how design tips can be tailored to each place and taste. n VERN YIP’S DESIGN WISE, vern yip (running press, oct. 2016)
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New arrivals at Provenance Antiques in Atlanta include (left) a stunning 19th century French Napoleon III Bureau Plat writing desk, masterfully constructed in lacquered wood with bronze mounts; and (right) an exquisite 18th century Italian Baroque cassone or trunk from Northern Italy, expertly polychromed and carved with a flowering vine motif. provenanceantiquesatlanta.com 46
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English Regency architecture evolved during the reign of King George IV (1811 to 1820) becoming a coveted neoclassical style for palatial homes and buildings in Great Britain, and eventually around the world. Its clean geometric lines, tall thin paned ground floor windows, gentle curves, high ceilings and symmetrical proportions have kept this formal period of design relevant for 200 years.
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his incomparable estate, masterfully designed by William H. Harrison of Harrison Design, is reminiscent of a stately English Regency home while secluded within lushly wooded acres on one of Buckhead’s premier streets. Exclusively offered by Travis Reed of Harry Norman, Realtors, the West Garmon Road manor offers a privileged lifestyle, with the magnificent 2-acre grounds and gardens leading to an artfully shaped swimming pool, spa hot tub, a luxurious cabana in the style of a gloriette and a golfer’s paradise of a private putting green. 50
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Calling Harrison “absolutely unsurpassed in creating luxury, custom residences,” Travis Reed noted that the architect’s inspiration is found in the finest of classical and modern design. “Harrison has the uncommon ability to translate the refinement of historic periods into homes reflecting contemporary elegance and the ultimate in livability and entertaining style. This West Garmon Road estate is, like all of his creations, a work of art.” Within the 6-bedroom, 7 full and 3 half-bath residence, exquisite boiseries, woodwork, paneling, richly textured marbles and materials complement the architecture of high
A glorious view of the artfully sculpted pool looking up at the beautiful arches of the veranda and Palladian-style windows of this palatial Regency estate. Not pictured: The far end of the pool is appointed with an enchanting gloriette-style cabana. ceilings, arches, ceiling designs and light-filled rooms with high windows. Since its founding in 1991, award-winning Harrison Design has distinguished itself from the East Coast to West Coast. Through its offices in Atlanta and St. Simons Island, Georgia, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, California, New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanghai, China, Harrison Design continues to serve its clients throughout the United States and internationally. Travis Reed has been recognized as Harry Norman Realtors’ #1 agent company-wide for seven years. Along with
his partner, Michael Kriethe, they are among the company’s top teams. Travis and Michael’s expertise in extensive marketing programs – including print media, internet, social media and special events at listings – are acknowledged as among the profession’s most outstanding, according to Betsy Franks, senior VP of the Buckhead office of Harry Norman Realtors. For more information about 1210 West Garmon Road, please contact Travis Reed at 404/617-1770 or travis.reed@harrynorman.com, or Michael Kriethe at 404/357-1770 or mkriethe@me.com.
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The soaring height and sculpted architectural accents surrounding the arched front entry to the home is accented with symmetrical tall narrow windows, quintessential to classic English Regency design.
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Elements of Hearth & Design
If you love the beautiful natural earthly elements of fine stone, metal, wood and terra cotta, it is easy to imagine how these materials would dramatically enhance the interior and exterior design of your home, elevating any period of design to a more profound elegance. Thierry François agrees and has made this concept his life’s work. His Atlanta showroom, adjacent to ADAC on Peachtree Hills Avenue, is simply breathtaking. From the moment you enter François & Co., prepare to be inspired! “I have always been captivated by ARCHITECTURE… As a kid, I can remember walking for hours, fascinated by the stonework, roof tiles, and intricate ironwork that surrounded me. As I wandered the streets of Paris, Avignon, Rome, Venice, Florence… I was always studying and sketching the buildings above and the stone paths below that led me through these beautiful, historic cities. Over time, I wanted to learn even more. I wanted to know just how the paving stones were created. How had they been laid without mortar? Or so perfectly positioned to withstand centuries of wear, like the ones in front of the Chapel of Santa Restitute, in my village of Calenzana, in Corsica. What were these different woods? How were they seasoned, combined? And where did that marble come from? How did the artisans achieve the irregular shapes of their roof tiles? And the colors of the glazes? How? None of these questions went unexplored. I studied with my eyes as well as my hands. Touching, smelling, examining, reading, and dreaming of ancient techniques. This process fueled the lifelong appreciation for art, beauty and craftsmanship that became my driving force, and it continues to inform all we do at François & Co. today. The François & Co. Collection is founded upon those early childhood memories and a desire to honor the artisans who came before us. We offer it as a celebration of the time-honored techniques that make architecture a living history.” — Thierry François 54
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“French oak has a character all its own – expressed in the fingerprint of the grain, its particular luster, its texture, its age and patina…in its very imperfections.” – Thierry François
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From the simply elegant to creations of intricate beauty, François’ range hoods are available in scale and style from delicate and understated to grand and majestic.
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ounded in 1997 by Thierry François, FRANÇOIS & CO. is committed to the principles of authenticity, ingenuity and scrupulous attention to detail. François and his team of skilled artisans pride themselves on bringing heritage and history to life by painstakingly recreating and refining traditional methods and lost arts. Many of the signature products make an indelible statement, honoring the highest standards of workmanship and quality while evoking the beautiful memories of Thierry’s European
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childhood and his love of the arts. Beginning with the highest quality raw materials and ending with a product with exquisite visual appeal, every product in their carefully curated collection of stunning surfaces and architectural elements is something they have fallen in love with. Some styles are rooted in the distant past, while others are inspired by modern architecture. Discover the beauty of French oak and limestone flooring in a variety of patterns and finishes. Let your imagination roam as you explore the architectural elements, including fireplace mantels and range hood collections. Southern Seasons Magazine
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“Beautiful surfaces of natural elements like stone add authentic texture to a space creating more than visual beauty as they can also be enjoyed by the human touch.” – William H. Harrison AIA, NCARB
STUNNING SURFACES
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French limestone, French oak and terra cotta floors are among François’ most coveted offerings.
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The Capri range hood is a uniquely modern piece with boldly curved sides balanced by vertical banding of brushed metal.
The bold geometric shape of the Madison mantel is inspired by the Art Deco movement and its glamorous cosmopolitan sophistication.
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From simple archways, columns and wall treatments to intricately designed fireplace mantels, range hoods and countertops, the creative options are endless. Southern Seasons Magazine
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From the Hollywood glam days of Katherine Hepburn, classically tailored pantsuits have epitomized power-dressing for women at the vanguard since the 1940s. Equal parts practical, versatile and cutting-edge – it’s no secret that the timeless silhouette can also be slenderizing when worn tone-on-tone. Just add a pop of color or heavy metals, and you’ll be good to go!
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East meets West Jet-setting jeweler Wanda Holt creates custom pieces from the opulent offerings of the Orient
Wanda North Holt has spent nearly four decades flying the friendly skies as an international flight attendant. The fact that her most frequent stops are Shanghai and Beijing is no coincidence, for here she procures the semi-precious stones and South Sea pearls used in her exquisite custom-made fine jewelry. Much like Charlie’s golden ticket to the fabled Chocolate Factory, Holt’s exclusive access to this treasure trove on the other side of the world has been a dream-come-true for the adventure-loving designer. “It’s been a wonderful progression of my career as a flight attendant 66 66
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Wanda Holt’s fine jewelry is exquisitely designed, from hand-strung cultured pearls to 14-karat gold clasps and settings. and my desire to make jewelry. It’s the best of both worlds,” said Holt, whose home base is Atlanta. Her lifelong passion for pearls – “I find them fascinating, with cute little personalities,” she says – led her to amass quite a personal collection during layovers in her early days with the airline. Along the way she started designing pieces for friends, as she developed her connections with artisans from Shanghai to Milan. Following an eight-year, part-time stint with a private diamond company, she launched Wanda Holt Design in 2012, with showcase space at Studio 305 in Buckhead. From pendant necklaces with semi-precious stones to multi-strand bracelets with hand carved jade to inlaid opal earrings, her glamorous pieces continue to dazzle a growing clientele, many of whom want to create a family heirloom for weddings, anniversaries and special occasions.
“I try to design pieces that can be worn several ways, for example, bracelets that can be attached together to become unusual necklaces. I love to put a contemporary twist to the traditional pearl necklace for the younger generation who sometimes thinks of pearls as a gift from their grandmother and would not usually wear them with a casual outfit,” said Holt, certified with AJP and Graduate Pearls diplomas from GIA. “On the other hand, I do work with clients who will have an idea for a special piece they will wear and cherish for a lifetime.” Her jewelry is made with top-of-line materials and very reasonably priced, starting from $200-$300, for sterling silver lariat necklaces to yellow and white gold pieces with South Sea pearls and Tahitians. contact Wanda Holt at wandaholtdesign@gmail.com
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n the quaint antebellum setting of Covington, Tenn., Laine Peeler and Eric Olesen were united in marriage Dec. 31, 2015, at First United Methodist Church. A celebratory reception with family and friends followed next door at Liberty Hall, owned by the bride’s parents. The couple’s beloved rescue dogs were elegantly outfitted in floral collars, created by Kathryn’s Flowers for the occasion. “They are the sweetest sisters and loved each other from the first time they met,” Laine said of 6-year-old Zoe, a lab mix she adopted from Polk County Animal Control, and 7-year-old Lonestar, a collie mix that Eric found abandoned in a park in his hometown of Houston, Texas. Eric, a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in chemical engineering, works for Arclin, an Atlanta-based chemical company. Laine is a development director at the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential. She received a degree in community development from Vanderbilt University. The couple honeymooned in Egypt, touring the majestic monuments of the Pharaohs, in what Laine called “the trip of a lifetime.” They reside in Atlanta. Paperlily Photography, Atlanta
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hen Mohammad Esfandiarinia escorted his daughter Nadia to the altar on May 5, 2016, they learned that the most poignant fatherdaughter dance takes place well before the reception. “My dad was holding on so tight – like he was trying not to let go,” says the bride, who wore a strapless, mermaid Lazaro gown in lace and tulle, and drop earrings from the jewelry collection of her mother, Mahien. Meanwhile, Mohammad kept murmuring a mantra of one, two, three...one, two, three to maintain an even pace and his composure. “As I was walking my little girl down the aisle,” he says, “I felt pride, joy and happiness. And as I held back my tears, I found myself doing one thing, praying for nothing but a healthy, happy and peaceful marriage for them.” Between wedding day jitters and the tropical crosswinds that gathered speed on an otherwise pictureperfect day at the Paradisus Palma Real Golf Resort & Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Nadia feared tripping or losing her veil to the aquamarine Caribbean Sea in her line of vision. But the moment she locked eyes with her groom, Amir Abbassi, she regained her balance. “I was totally focused on Amir. He always gives me a total sense of relaxation. Whenever I get nervous or stressed out, I only have to talk to him and he calms me down. I never thought I would be so emotional as I walked down the aisle, but Amir has this aura that gave me the calmness I was lacking.” Amir, a financial consultant at Abbassi Finanzberatung, was living in Germany when his family introduced him to Nadia via Facebook. They first met in London five years ago, where an initial date at Harrods was followed by romantic strolls through Hyde Park and bicycle tours of the city. The couple stayed connected throughout their trans-Atlantic courtship thanks to international flights and countless phone calls, FaceTime and Skype sessions before Amir proposed one year later in Turkey.
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Dr. Ronald Goldstein, who mentored Nadia before inviting her to join his Goldstein, Garber & Salama practice as a dentist, and his wife Judy were among 120 friends and family who gathered to watch the jet-setters finally settle down long enough to become husband and wife. Though captivated by the traditional Persian ceremony, Dr. Goldstein says he was most impressed by the ancient culture that puts family first. Having already granted their parents’ wish for a religious ceremony back home in Atlanta, Nadia and Amir were free to have the ceremony-of-their-dreams on the beach – one that emphasized spirituality and poetry by Rumi in place of formalized piety and sacred texts. After taking their places before the Sofreyeh Aghd, an elaborate wedding ceremony table, the couple prepared to be joined in holy matrimony. Nadia’s sister, Azy Esfandiarinia, set up the Sofreyeh Aghd, which was laden with several foods and decorations that are rich in symbolism. A mirror, purchased by the groom’s family for the bride, reflected the purity of the couple’s bond. Candles represented light, warmth and positive energy. Eggs symbolized fertility. And gold coins served as harbingers of wealth and prosperity.
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Absent a cleric, the responsibility for consecrating the union fell to Azy, who led the bride through her wedding vows (which were spoken in Farsi) and Amir’s sister, Shaghayegh Heinz, who followed suit with the groom. Several unmarried female relatives were called upon to hold a shawl over the bride and bridegroom, while a few happily married women in the family came up, one by one, to gently grind sugar cones between their palms and shower Nadia and Amir in the sweetness. A seated dinner, music and dancing followed, topped off with a four-tier fondant chocolate cake adorned with pearls, flowers and lace. By the time the reception ended and the newlyweds were strolling back to their hotel suite, it occurred to Nadia that she was starving because she hadn’t eaten a bite of dinner. Fortunately, Amir anticipated this all-too-common irony and had pre-ordered a midnight room service delivery of their entire wedding banquet, including Nadia’s favorite dessert of crème caramel. The couple has yet to decide where they will honeymoon, but the Maldives and Fiji are high on the list. And they will make their home in Atlanta – holding tight to family, love and tradition. 74
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ongratulations to Cayla Priest and Nick Willis, who were joined in marriage Feb. 13, 2016, at The Brickyard in Marietta. The bride is an event planner for Tony Brewer & Company. Tony raves, “For years, Cayla has planned gorgeous weddings for other brides. This time she got to plan her own and it was magnificent!�
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Cause Parties for a
SEPTEMBER
awards presentation. bbbsatl.org.
ATLANTA’S BEST CELLARS DINNER
Salute to America and the Arts Concert and VIP After Party
Sept. 10 7 PM. Guests can enjoy an elegant party at the InterContinental Atlanta with fine wines, gourmet cuisine, live music and auction items. Proceeds benefit the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. tjmartell.org.
LEGACY AWARDS GALA Sept. 10 Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Metro Atlanta presents its annual black-tie awards dinner at The St. Regis Atlanta, with a reception, silent auction, dinner and
404/601-7068.
Sept. 10 Noon-9:30 PM. Annual
concert celebrates the completion of Callanwolde’s capital campaign. Entertainer and GreenHouse Foundation founder CeeLo Green will headline the concert, performing with the Celebrity All-Star Band at Callanwolde Amphitheater. A VIP After Party will be held from 9:30-11:30 PM in the Callanwolde Mansion. GHFoundation.org.
callanwolde.org. 404/872-5338.
back on the farm
at the Atlanta History Center – Sept. 30
STRING FLING GALA
Sept. 10 The Center for Puppetry Arts promises an entertaining evening of puppet-filled fun at its annual benefit, with a black-tie optional seated dinner, cocktail hour, and live and silent auctions.
404/881-5118. puppet.org.
Southern Chefs Potluck
Sept. 11 Wholesome Wave Georgia will host this 7th annual fundraiser at the Inn at Serenbe, bringing together guests, chefs and bartenders from across Georgia for an afternoon of food, fellowship and fundraising. The event benefits Wholesome Wave Georgia, whose mission is to increase access to fresh, healthy and locally grown food for all Georgians. For tickets, visit
atlantasymphony.org/2016ball.
Atlanta’s annual fundraiser will be held at Ponce City Market and features cocktails, catered cuisine, entertainment, an auction and more. Proceeds benefit PAWS Atlanta. Tickets can be purchased at
Sept. 11 2 PM. This fabulous
Sept. 13 5:30-7:30 PM. To help promote Hunger Action Month in September, Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square is presenting a fashion show with the latest designer looks. The event benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank. For details, visit acfb.org.
ANDEE’S ARMY “EVENING OF HOPE” Sept. 16 7 PM. This elegant
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Sept. 17 The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will host the ball at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 PM and a lavish seated dinner at 7 PM and includes live music and luxurious auction items. Proceeds benefit the ASO and its education and community engagement programs. For tickets, contact Ashley Nixon at 404/733-4633 or Ashley. Nixon@atlantasymphony.org.
WINE, WOMEN AND SHOES
TANGERINE TANGO FASHION SHOW
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PARTY FOR THE PAWS
winewomenandshoes.com/ atlanta. 770/667-4047.
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wholesomewavegeorgia.org.
afternoon at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta will feature wine tastings, savory bites, designer shopping, a “Best in Shoe” contest for guests, exciting auctions, Key to the Closet raffle and a spectacular fashion show by Tootsie’s. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Cancer and Leukemia programs at Northside Hospital.
Chair Angie Mosier with Executive Chef Todd Richards.
Andee’s Army Adolescent Patient Assistance Endowment fund for Shepherd Center.
evening features cocktails, dinner, live music, dancing and a live auction at Flourish. Proceeds benefit Andee’s Army and
Sept. 17 6:30 PM. PAWS
pawsatlanta.org.
The Big Deal
Sept. 17 7 PM. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta will host an evening of celebration in honor of the innovation and impact made by the many physicians who proudly serve CHOA. Three outstanding physicians will be honored: Gary Frank, M.D., The Rising Star Award; Cedric Miller, M.D., The 1998 Society Award; and Jules Sherwinter, M.D., The Pediatric Pioneer Award. The event at the Fox Theatre will include dinner, silent auction, games of chance and live music. choa.org.
tee it up
Sept. 19 The Giving Foundation hosts its annual golf and tennis tournament and silent auction at The Manor Golf and Country Club. The 2016 beneficiary, Canine Assistants, teaches and places
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service and seizure response dogs.
thegivingfdn.org. 678/469-5588.
SWAN COACH HOUSE FLEA MARKET PREVIEW PARTY
Sept. 22 Guests can get a sneak
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peek at the elegant “treasures” 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 silent auction items. The market runs from 9/23-9/24. Tickets available online at 501auctions. com/2016fleamarket or at the Swan Coach House Gift Shop.
404/261-9855.
Front row: Co-chairs Toni Moceri and Cathy Iannotti. Back row: Brack Rowe, honorary chair Martha Jo Katz and Cruise Gatzman.
Tailgate for Trees Sept. 22 5:30-8 PM. Join
The Nature Conservancy of Georgia and Trees Atlanta at Venkman’s for a casual gathering featuring delicious fare and liquid refreshments, as well as live music by “If Trees Could Sing” artists. Tickets $40; proceeds will support the missions of Trees Atlanta and The Nature Conservancy. For tickets, visit treesatlanta.org/
tailgatefortrees.
ECO-BENEFÊTE 2016
Sept. 23 6:30-9:30 PM. Join the Georgia Conservancy in honoring Lt. Gov. Pierre Howard as Georgia’s Distinguished Conservationist at this annual benefit, featuring cocktails, dinner, silent auction and dancing at Mason Fine Art Gallery. For more information, call 404/876-2900.
ecobenefete.com.
hope flies: catch the cure
Sept. 23 7 PM. Enjoy a fabulous night of dinner, cocktails and dancing. Unique raffle, live auction and surprises will all be part of a fun evening to benefit the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine at American Spirit Works.
mitochondrialdiseases.org/event/ catchthecure/.
GARDEN OF EDEN BALL Sept. 24 This year’s 35th
anniversary ball celebrates the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s 40th year and will highlight its “Chihuly in the Garden” exhibit. The evening, themed “Reflections & Radiance,” includes cocktails in Levy Parterre, a seated dinner and dancing in a tented ballroom. Chaired by Stephanie and Austin Stephens. Shearon and Taylor Glover, honorees. 404/591-1730.
atlantabotanicalgarden.org. gardenofedenball.org.
CORPS DE BALLET kick-off LUNCHEON
Sept. 26 11 AM. The Atlanta Ballet kicks off its season at this 18th annual luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, featuring a runway presentation by Neiman Marcus and a performance from Atlanta Ballet dancers. atlantaballet.com/
corps-de-ballet/. 404/873-5811, ext. 208.
shepherd center cup
Sept. 26 11 AM. The Shepherd
404/814-4102 or KHoogerwerf@ AtlantaHistoryCenter. AtlantaHistoryCenter.com/ BackontheFarm.
Center Cup golf tournament will be held at the Cherokee Country Club. A cocktail buffet and awards reception will follow in the clubhouse. Tee Off Party TBA. Visit
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PARTY IN THE KITCHEN Sept. 29 7 PM. Enjoy an
A Timeless Affair 2016: Fernbank Forest Fête
evening of music, cocktails and exquisite cuisine prepared by chefs from some of Atlanta’s finest restaurants at the American Spirit Works. Benefits Open Hand.
projectopenhand.org/s-eventspitk10.asp. partyinthekitchen.org. 404/419-3333.
Back on the Farm
Sept. 30 Celebrating its 4th year at the Atlanta History Center, Back on the Farm will feature a team of celebrity chefs led by executive chef Todd Richards with an emphasis on farm-fresh foods. Chaired by celebrated chef, stylist and photographer Angie Mosier. Benefits the Smith Family Farm. For more information, contact Katherine Hoogerwerf at
Oct. 1 7 PM. Fernbank’s signature black-tie gala will honor Sherry and David Abney. The elegant evening includes a sunset cocktail hour, seated dinner, silent and live auctions, dancing and the celebration of the grand opening of WildWoods, Fernbank’s new outdoor experiences, and the magnificence of a restored Fernbank Forest. Contact Julia Driscoll at 404/929-6404 or development@ fernbankmuseum.org.
LATIN FEVER BALL
Oct. 1 7 PM. The Latin American Association presents its 28th annual gala at the InterContinental Atlanta. The black-tie event features Latin cuisine, a live Latin Southern Seasons Magazine
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1892. ereyes@thelaa.org.
“angels of life” Hair & Fashion Show Oct. 2 6-11 PM. Celebrate the
gift of life and those angels who have made it possible. The evening features a 200+ live and silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, dancing, live entertainment, music and the gift of life inspiring Hair and Fashion show designed by Three13’s artistic team. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation. For tickets, visit three-13.com/
angels-of-life/.
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Jennifer Healey and Ginny Millner.
PINK RIBBON PARTY
Oct. 2 6 PM-midnight. Opening party for the Pink Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament (Oct. 4) at the River Club Lodge in Suwanee. The elegant evening includes hors d’oeuvres, wine, and live and silent auctions. Party by invitation only. Benefits the American Cancer Society. pinkribbonclassic.org.
an evening by the river Oct. 4 5-8 PM. A unique wine
chattnaturecenter.org.
EMPOWER PARTY 2016
Oct. 6 6 PM. Celebrate the 21st anniversary of GCAPP at Flourish with a cocktail hour, entertainment, silent and live auctions and seated dinner. The event is hosted by Jane Fonda who will be joined by special guest Lily Tomlin. Benefits GCAPP. Co-chairs Kim Klumok and Sarah Tripodi. gcapp.org/empower. 404/475-6046.
CHEER FOR CHILDREN
Oct. 7 7:30-11:30 PM. Annual
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event at the Chattahoochee Nature Center with wines from the finest vineyards in California. Guests can enjoy fine samplings from Fleming’s Steakhouse, live music and bid on one-of-a-kind silent auction items.
Contact DeAnn Forham at 770/9922055 ext. 226 or d.fordham@
fundraiser at the Foundry at Puritan Mill features top chef sensations, live music and entertainment with bidding opportunities on destination packages, resort weekends and local getaways. Benefits Georgia Center for Child Advocacy’s mission to end child abuse in Atlanta.
Ashford Manor Gardens in historic Watkinsville. Benefits the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF).
cheerforchildren.org.
Foundation presents a day of polo at Chukkar Farm and Polo Club, with music, food, open bar, silent auction, champagne divot stomp and “best hat” contest. Benefits Parkinson’s disease awareness. Call 770/730-5840 or visit
Fall Ramble Savannah, Georgia
Oct. 7-9 From River to River: Georgia’s First City - The Georgia Trust will head downriver to discover Savannah’s early streetcar suburbs, its beloved downtown, and the lowcountry of the Moon River District. Tours will include private homes, recently rehabilitated commercial projects, and behindthe-scenes access to projects in progress. georgiatrust.org. 404/885-7812. specialevents@
georgiatrust.org.
BARK & BOOGIE BALL
Oct. 8 Sponsored by the Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter, this black-tie event at Lanier Tech features a gourmet dinner, open bar, dancing and entertainment, and silent and live auctions. Tickets available at forsythpets.org. 404/202-3077.
the farmer & the chef
Oct. 8 6 PM. Premiere dining event
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for the March of Dimes, Georgia Chapter, at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, will feature a four-course dinner prepared by local chefs using ingredients from local farmers, and an exciting live and silent auction including culinary experiences, vacation getaways, sports and spa packages. marchofdimes.com/
georgia. 404/350-9800.
FALL WINE FEST
Oct. 9 3-6 PM. Celebrating its 17th year, the wine fest will take place on the beautiful grounds of
ocaf.com. info@ocaf.com. 706/769-4565.
Polo for Parkinson’s
Oct. 9 2 PM. Wilkins Parkinson’s
poloforparkinsons.com.
MiddelthonCandler Gala
Oct. 12 7 PM. Awards dinner at the Millennium Gate Museum in Atlanta will feature the exhibit, “The Games: Ancient Olympia to Atlanta to Rio,” showcasing ancient Greek artifacts, many exceeding 3,000 years of age. Entertainment will be provided by Schwob School of Music. Benefits The Gate and The National Monuments Foundation.
thegateatlanta.com/gala/. 404/446-4307.
MDA NIGHT OF HOPE gala
Oct. 14 6 PM. This black-tie evening celebrating and supporting ALS research will be held at the InterContinental Atlanta, with cocktails and music followed by a seated dinner with live entertainment and a live and silent auction. mdanightofhope.org.
CRYSTAL BALL
Oct. 15 The Arthritis Foundation’s 35th annual benefit at The RitzCarlton, Buckhead is themed “The Enchanted Forest...Once Upon a Time.” The elegant evening includes a formal dinner, live music and dancing, and an exclusive silent auction. arthritis.org. the-
crystal-ball.org. 678/237-4458.
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David Chandley, Fox 5 Atlanta chief meteorologist; Craig A. Williams, senior VP & president, The McDonald’s Division, The Coca-Cola Company; Beth Howell, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities president & CEO; Vickie Kirbo; Tom Kirbo, chairman, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities; Rich DeAugustinis, VP, Communications & Planning, The McDonald’s Division, The Coca-Cola Company.
“One Mysterious Evening” Fundraiser
Oct. 15 6:30-11 PM. Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents a dinner theatre benefit featuring “Phantom of the Opera” at the Atlanta Country Club. The evening includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner theatre and silent auction. get.org. 770/641-1260.
The Art of Nature Gala
Oct. 15 6-11 PM. Enjoy dinner, dancing, live music and a silent auction at the Georgia Aquarium at this benefit for Caring for Others, Inc. The evening honors Robert LoCascio, Dwight Pullen and former Mayor Shirley Franklin. Event chairs Merceditas Z. de Padua, Shelly Jones and Crystal Khalil. 404/761-
0133. caring4others.org.
HARVEST ON THE HOOCH
Oct. 16 1-4 PM. Celebrating the garden and the plate, the Chattahoochee Nature Center welcomes top local chefs for its annual outdoor tasting event Harvest on the Hooch. Guests will enjoy a variety of seasonal farm-totable fare paired with samples from local craft breweries and wineries
near and far. harvestonthehooch.
Hearts and hands gala at Flourish – October 22
Cromwell at 770-916-WISH (9474) ext. 125 or acrowell@georgia.wish.
at The Estate to raise funds for The Link Counseling Center. Call Kathy Jernigan at 404/256-9797 or
kathyj@thelink.org. thelink.org.
org. georgia.wish.org
Benefits of Laughter
for Skyland Trail at The St. Regis Atlanta offers a fun and distinct experience and an opportunity to support recovery for individuals with mental illness. A comedic guest will entertain friends, donors, staff, clients and their families. Event chairs Donna Davidson and Lorri McClain. skylandtrail.org.
BLUE JEAN BALL
Monster Mash Fairy Tale Bash
org. 770-992-2055 x 226.
Oct. 20 Signature fundraising event
COME TOGETHER TO FIX GEORGIA PETS RED CARPET FÊTE
Oct. 20 6:30-9:30 PM. Annual auction fête at The Estate and Gardens promises an elegant evening with live entertainment, signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and a silent and live auction presented by Dean Crownover. Featured celebrity guests are Carolyne Roehm and therapy dog Chloe Hubal. Contact Caroline Hunter at 404/374-8588 or
caroline@fixgeorgiapets.org.
miracle ball 2016
Oct. 21 7 PM. Party with a purpose
Oct. 22 Denim-clad guests can enjoy a night of live music, food and fun to benefit the Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta reward fund at The Cook Estate. Susan and Jim Hannan, honorary chairs. Janin and Tad Hutcheson, chairs. csgabluejeanball.com.
HEARTS AND HANDS GALA
Oct. 22 Annual black-tie dinner at Flourish will feature a seated dinner, live and silent auctions and live entertainment. Presented by The Coca-Cola Company. Benefits Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities. Javier Goizueta, event chair. armhc.org. 678/704-8086.
Wish Ball 2016
Oct. 22 Make-A-Wish® Georgia presents the 12th annual Wish Ball: Reaching Higher at The RitzCarlton, Buckhead. This premier social event features a cocktail reception, seated dinner, and live and silent auctions. Contact Amy
Oct. 23 6-9 PM. Ghoulish fairy tale costume party benefiting the Marcus Autism Center at the Wild Heaven Brewery. Guests are encouraged to wear their most Grim(m) costume attire for a chance to win prizes. There will also be a makeup artist, photo booth, silent auction, DJ and food and drinks. choa.org.
IN THE MOMENT – A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Oct. 27 7-10 PM. Mix and mingle with friends at this festive cocktail party at American Spirit Works. Enjoy a delicious buffet, live band, dancing and the opportunity to bid on an array of auction items. The benefit will support hospice patients and their families receiving care at home, at the Hospice Atlanta Center, and through hospital partners. vnhs.org. 404/527-6542.
MUMMIES & MIXERS
Oct. 27 7-9 PM. The Carlos Museum will be offering up delicious
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404/727-2623. carlos.emory.edu/ mummiesandmixers.
signature chefs auction
Oct. 27 6:30 PM. Step into an evening in Old Hollywood where the area’s finest culinary talent will come together at the Marietta Country Club in support of the March of Dimes. marchofdimes.com/
Sandy Springs community through grants to over 25 local nonprofits.
sandyspringssociety.org.
a meal to remember
Nov. 4 7 PM. Meals on Wheels Atlanta’s largest fundraising event of the year at The St. Regis Atlanta. For more information, call 404/351-
3889. mealsonwheelsatlanta.org.
Art of the 45
Nov. 4 7-11 PM. An artfully crafted evening that celebrates public art and the way it connects the 45 Atlanta BeltLine neighborhoods. This special evening at the King Plow Arts Center will include food, cocktails, silent auction, art exhibitions and live music. Proceeds benefit Art on the Atlanta BeltLine.
georgia. 404/350-9800.
beltline.org/event/art-of-the-45-2/
pink’s fall empowerment Lunch event
LUPUS FOUNDATION “NIGHT OF HOPE GALA”
Oct. 31 10:30 AM-2 PM. 12th annual lunch at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. The day begins with networking and shopping at the Pink Bazaar followed by lunch and a panel discussion. Visit littlepinkbook.com.
novemBER Jazzin’ Up the Elves
Nov. 3 6:30 PM. The Sandy Springs Society will gather at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church for a celebration before its annual 2-day shopping extravaganza marketplace Nov. 5-6. Members, patrons and special guests can enjoy a funfilled evening of food, drink and live jazz music. Proceeds support the
Nov. 5 7 PM. This inspiring evening at Mason Fine Art in Atlanta features fabulous food, auctions and live entertainment to benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. lupusga.org. 770/333-
5930.
THE LEGENDARY PARTY Nov. 5 7 PM. The Shepherd
Center presents a celebration of generations, honoring families with multiple generations involved with the center. Themed “Gracious Goodness,” the gala will be held at Flourish in Buckhead. The evening includes a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing and entertainment. For reservations, contact Leslie Jackson at 404/350-7778.
thelegendaryparty.com.
Co-chairs Jovita Moore, David York and Audra Dial.
A MEAL TO REMEMBER at The St. Regis Atlanta – Nov. 4
AFTERNOON IN THE COUNTRY
chefs, and an expansive silent auction. ldeiatlanta.org.
benefit hosted by Atlanta Les Dames d’Escoffier International will be held at Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club in Douglasville, with tasting tents featuring dishes from Atlanta’s top chefs (paired with the area’s best farms), fine wines and premium micro-brews. The afternoon also includes live music, a cake raffle featuring sweets from Atlanta pastry
GACC SOUTH GALA
Nov. 6 1-4 PM. This culinary
jazzin’ up the elves
at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church Nov. 3 Front row: Event chairs Melissa Patterson and Barb Mutz. Back row: Susan Sutterfield, Carol Anne Hendrix (Pres.) and Belle Cameron Pierce.
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bites from some of Atlanta’s favorite caterers, coupled with specialty cocktails crafted by mixologist Julian Goglia. Guests can show off their most bewitching costume. VIP tickets can be purchased providing early access to the event, a champagne toast in the Rotunda, and a special tour of the Egyptian galleries. Contact kate.naylor@emory.edu or
Nov. 12 The German American Chamber of Commerce will host its 21st annual black-tie gala for members at the InterContinental Atlanta. The evening features dinner and dancing, with a live band, plus silent auction. gaccsouth.com.
the LANGUAGE AND LITERACY GALA
Nov. 13 6:30-10 PM. The Atlanta Speech School Guild will hold its 42nd annual gala at the Capital City Country Club in Brookhaven. The festive fundraiser will feature a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, and dinner and dancing. To purchase tickets, visit atlantaspeechschool.org or call 404/233-5332.
march of dimes nurse of the year awards
Nov. 19 6 PM. The Georgia
March of Dimes will host its annual awards gala at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta. Through these awards, the March of Dimes brings together the health care community to pay tribute to the profession of nursing.
marchofdimes.org. 404/350-9800.
ALL TIMES AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONTACT INDIVIDUAL VENUE FOR CONFIRMATION.
Co-Chairs Kristen and John Novay with Co-Chairs Drs. Mara and Tom Morrison and 2016 Event Honorees Matthew and Heidi Mooney.
Photography: Adam Davila
Saturday, October 15, 2016 THE RITZ-CARLTON, BUCKHEAD Formal Black Tie Attire
2016 CRYSTAL BALL CHAIRS Drs. Mara and Tom Morrison and Kristen and John Novay are thrilled to announce this year’s theme
The Enchanted Forest. Once Upon a Time … having juvenile arthritis (JA) meant a childhood full of physical and emotional pain, with little quality of life. In the state of Georgia, nearly 10,000 children are affected by JA. Over the past seven decades, the Arthritis Foundation has supported JA families – and today we’re renewing our promise to help them live a pain-free life. We can’t do this alone. Be a Champion of Yes and join us at the Arthritis Foundation’s 2016 Crystal Ball Gala to help JA children find their... Happily Ever After. At this year’s Crystal Ball, we are pleased to be honoring supporters of the Arthritis Foundation, Heidi Hoffman Mooney and Matthew Mooney.
Generously giving their volunteer leadership to the Crystal Ball as Patron Campaign Chairs are Cecilia and Allen Wright, Jade and Jack Slover and Kay and Ron Quigley. Patron Party Chairs are Brenda Smith and Juli Owens. Auction Committee Chairs are Kerry Tucker and Catherine Peters. Tony Brewer’s renowned talent will create an elegant evening with a reception, formal dinner, live and silent auctions, live music and dancing.
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and performances by Atlanta Ballet company members and students from its Centre for Dance Education.
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MAYOR’S MASKED BALL
atlantaballet.com/get-involved/ ballet-ball/.
at The St. Regis Atlanta – February 4
Dec. 17 6:30 PM. One of Atlanta’s top events of the holiday season, the United Negro College Fund’s signature gala will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, with the Mayor’s VIP reception and silent auction followed by an elegant dinner, Parade of Stars and Dignitaries, dancing and live entertainment. 404/302-8623.
dare to dream 2016 trustees gala Savannah, Ga.
Feb. 18 7 PM. Georgia Historical
uncf.org.
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JANUARY SPOTLIGHT ON ART OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION
Jan. 30 6-9 PM. Trinity School opening night celebration for the Spotlight on Art Artists Market on Jan. 30-Feb. 4. Visit spotlightonart.
com. 404/231-8119.
Society Trustees annual premiere event and culmination of the Georgia History Festival at the Hyatt Regency, Savannah. Muhtar Kent and James H. “Jimmy” Blanchard are the 2016 inductees to the Georgia Trustees. For tickets, call Torain White at 912/651-2125, ext.
120. georgiahistoryfestival.org.
Bubbles & Bling
Feb. 25 Komen Atlanta’s 4th annual fundraiser will be held at Mason Art Gallery. Guests can enjoy delicious foods, open bar, a silent auction and raffle. komenatlanta.org/ bubblesandbling/.
FEBRUARY
MARCH
HOPE AND WILL BALL
WHITE COAT GRADY GALA
Feb. 4 6 PM-midnight. The 14th
March 18 Grady Health Foundation celebrates its annual fundraising campaign at the Georgia Aquarium with a black-tie dinner and awards ceremony honoring Atlanta’s healthcare heroes.
annual fundraiser for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta will be held at The St. Regis Atlanta, with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner, special guest speaker, live auction and dancing.
gradyhealthfoundation.org.
choa.org/hopeandwillball.
TORCH gala
& Colitis Foundation, Georgia Chapter, is proud to recognize an outstanding group of Honorees at its annual fundraiser at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. ccfa.
org/chapters/georgia/events/ torchgala2017.
ODYSSEY BRUNCH
Feb. 6 9:30 AM. Odyssey’s 8th annual fundraiser at The St. Regis Atlanta makes it possible for 300 students to attend the life-changing Odyssey program for free. Amy Kim and Lys Paulhus, co-chairs. odysseyatlanta.org.
CATHEDRAL ANTIQUES SHOW PATRON PREVIEW PARTY
Feb. 8 6:30-9 PM. Kicking off the 2017 Cathedral Antiques Show (Feb. 5-12) at The Cathedral of St. Philip, this special evening features music, wine and hors d’oeuvres, as well as the first choice of fine period furniture, art, jewelry and accessories. 404/365-1107.
Swan House Ball signature fundraiser will feature cocktails, seated dinner, live and silent auctions and entertainment. Benefits Trinity School’s teacher education and scholarship funds.
404/231-8119. spotlightonart. com. For inquiries regarding item donations, contact auction chair, Betsy Meacham at bmeacham@ mindspring.com.
cathedralantiques.org.
ATLANTA BALLET BALL
SPOTLIGHT ON ART GALA
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Feb. 4 7 PM-midnight. The Crohn’s
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April 22 The Atlanta History Center’s 32nd annual benefit will be led by co-chairs Barbarella Diaz and Bea Perez. Contact Katherine Hoogerwerf at KHoogerwerf@
atlantahistorycenter. com or 404/814-4102. atlantahistorycenter.com/ swanhouseball.
ALL TIMES AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONTACT INDIVIDUAL VENUE FOR CONFIRMATION.
Andee’s Army Board member Jack Sawyer of sponsor Wilmington Trust, hostess and Evening of Hope co-chair Elaine Carlos, Board member Dr. Bill Torres, Evening of Hope co-chair Janet Algers, Joe Faraone, Evening of Hope co-chair Lisa Kennedy and her husband Dan Kennedy.
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Garden party The Board of Directors of Andee’s Army Youth Brain and Spinal Cord Foundation recently held a Garden Party celebrating the summer solstice at the home of Elaine and John Carlos, board chair. The party honored patrons of the organization’s fundraiser, An Evening of Hope, which will be held Sept. 16 at Tony Conway’s Flourish Atlanta.
John Poulos with his daughter Andee and Dr. Don Leslie.
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Alec Michaelides, Shepherd Center cofounder Alana Shepherd and Ken Lemn.
Alan and Michelle Rosenberg, Jerry and Dulcey Rosenberg, Peyton Rosenberg and her father Ken Rosenberg.
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Brian Itzkowitz, Jim Gibbons, Juanita and Jack Markwalter, Chandra StephensKim Zimmerchairman/CEO Emcee Monica Pearson, Goodwill’s Elaine of Atlantic Trust, with Atlanta History Center Albright from Coca-Cola and Ray Bishop. Armstrong and performer Kristian Bush. president/CEO Sheffield and Elizabeth Hale. and Warren Albright.
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Kathleen and Gary Rollins.
GOODWILL
90th Birthday Celebration
Monica Pearson, Dan King and Ray Bishop.
James Robinson, Georgia-Pacific
The Goodwill of North Georgia 90th Birthday Celebration Gala took place at the Delta Flight Museum, and the birthday-themed design captured the Goodwill spirit with festive, branded colors and floral décor designed by William Fogler and WM Events. Atlanta’s awardwinning journalist Monica Pearson served as the evening’s emcee and Dan King, formerly of King and Spalding, was the event chair. All proceeds from the event benefited Goodwill of North Georgia.
Youth Entrepreneurs Georgia launches major giving initiative Elizabeth Koch, founder of Youth Entrepreneurs® Georgia, was in Atlanta for a reception to launch the group’s first major giving society, the Chairman’s Circle. Joining in the celebration were Scott Brown, executive director; Libby Spencer, development director; Theo Smith, YEGeorgia teacher at Atlanta’s Benjamin E. Mays High School’s Eagle Leadership Academy; Michael Green, YEGeorgia teacher at DeKalb 88
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County’s Cross Keys High School; Pierce Walker, alumni and volunteer services manager; Dr. Eugene Wallace Jr., program manager; Elizabeth Koch; Ana Rector, development manager; Claressia Leaks, department assistant; CeWyon Chandler-Ward, program manager; Dion Simon, principal of Atlanta’s Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy Middle School.
Alliance Theatre’s A Tony Evening Over 400 patrons and donors starred at the Alliance Theatre’s gala, A Tony Evening, demonstrating the community appreciation of the Tony Award-winning theatre and its visionary leader Susan V. Booth. Held at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, the evening saluted Dan Reardon, Howard Feinsand and Steve Chaddick as honorees. Co-chairs were Dean DuBose Smith and Bronson Smith; producer sponsors were Barbara and Steve Chaddick and Travis Reid and Michael Kriethe of Harry Norman, Realtors. Photography by Ross Henderson and Greg Mooney
Above: John Spiegel and his wife Karen, Ellen Feinsand, Susan Tucker and Travis Reed of Harry Norman, Realtors. Below left: Alliance supporters Stephanie Blank and Sarah Kennedy. Below right: Walter Davis, Cary Fuller, sponsor Michael Kriethe of Harry Norman, Realtors and Dillon Bayne.
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Jenny Pruitt and Nancy Miller, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty agent.
Jenny & Bob Pruitt
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Jenny Pruitt, founder/CEO of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, has set the bar with her professional endeavors and philanthropic support in Atlanta and beyond. Here’s where she was recently making the rounds:
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Jenny Pruitt hosted an elegant garden party with a Champagne brunch at the Swan House at the Atlanta History Center. Guests enjoyed a private tour of “Fashion in Good Taste: Women in Atlanta from 1920-1969,” featuring beautiful designer dresses on loan from Emily Grigsby including a 1960s Chanel black and red lace couture cocktail dress and a printed silk dress owned by Margaret Mitchell. The exhibit is on view through Oct. 10.
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Above: Senior VP Nancy See Quarles, Cathy Davis Hall, Stephanie Lewis, Jenny Alms and Jennifer Pino, associate managing broker of the Buckhead office. Below: Amy Lance, Kim Boyd and Kay Quigley.
Sarah Elizabeth Reed, Christjohn Batters, Jay Varnedoe, Lorri McClain, Michelle “Buttercup” Davis, Sorin Obreja
Dancing Stars of Atlanta raised a record $800,000 for the Alzheimer Association at this year’s gala, held at the Cobb Galleria Convention Center. Chaired by Jan Collins, the evening featured cocktails, dinner and dazzling dance performances by volunteers and their professional partners. Lorri McClain won the Peoples’ Choice Award for raising the highest amount of contributions, exceeding $140,000. Jenny Pruitt was the platinum sponsor and the Mirror Ball Society chair.
Dr. Bill Torres, Elizabeth Allen, Jack Sawyer
Left: Jack and Jade Slover with Jill Berry (center). Right: Gus and Jan Bennett with Kay and Ron Quigley. Below: Calvin Wickham as Governor Slaton. photography by Kim Link
Gatheround Opening The Atlanta History Center celebrated its 90th birthday with the opening of its new cornerstone exhibition, “Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta,” with a donor preview and reception. Through artifacts, ephemera, interactive media, recording booths, immersive experiences and dedicated spaces setting the stage for Meet the Past museum theatre performances, this 7,700-square-foot exhibition shares the stories of individuals of many different backgrounds and perspectives who helped create the Atlanta we know today.
Left: Legendary Party chair Cynthia Widner Wall with honorary chairman Fred Alias and 2017 chair-elect Jenny Pruitt. Right: Linda, James, Jamie and Alana Shepherd. Below: Jason Wielock, Anna Grace Martin, Elizabeth Allen and John and Karen Spiegel.
AnEveningAffair “An Evening Affair” cocktail buffet party was held at The Estate in Buckhead to introduce “Gracious Goodness, A Celebration of Generations,” the theme of Shepherd Center’s Legendary Party on Nov. 5 at Flourish. With an enthusiastic outpouring of support, guests were transported to an elegant Southern heritage-inspired setting, with glimmering crystal chandeliers, leafy trees and white high-back chairs and sofas. Southern Seasons Magazine
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on the Homefront
Speaker Bill Pipes, agents Robbie Williams of the Gainesville office and Jonathan Davis of the Suwanee-Duluth office, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO/president Dan Forsman.
Amy Gant, VP of the Fayetteville office; DeAnn Golden, VP of the DunwoodySandy Springs office; and Kim Crawley, managing broker, Northeast Georgia.
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Bill Murray, VP of the Buckhead office, with Buckhead agents Chuck MacPhee and Harrison Rogers.
5Nationally-acclaimed motivational speaker and real estate educator Bill Pipes riveted agents from the firm’s 22 metro Atlanta offices at the “Gaining Your Edge” seminar and luncheon, held at the Roswell Holiday Inn.
Monica Orlandi; Tonia Sellers; Lori Lane, senior VP of New Homes Division and Luxury Collection director; and Toni McGowan, the firm’s executive VP.
Senior VP and managing broker Todd Tucker with his wife Libby Tucker.
Keith Grogan and Marsha Sell of the Sell Team with Glennda Baker, associates in the East Cobb office.
5BHHS’s newly expanded and renovated East Cobb office at 3775 Roswell Road in Marietta masterfully combines form and function, from glass-enclosed meeting rooms to high-tech agent stations to corridors lined with fine paintings.
Nadine Lutz, Bill Murray, Ursula Henry, Harrison Rogers and Amanda Strawser of the Buckhead office.
Lori Lane and Toni McGowan were among the event speakers.
Dan Forsman announced the creative partnership with SCAD.
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Kerman Haynes, Lori Lane and Dan Forsman of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties and Karen Rodriguez and Antonio Rodriguez of KORA Real Estate Group have joined forces to form City Haus, a new condo division of Berkshire Hathaway.
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esidential real estate leaders Dan Forsman, president/CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, and Karen Rodriguez, founder/CEO of KORA Real Estate Group, have joined forces to launch City Haus, a new Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties division focused on Buckhead, intown and downtown condominium development. Rodriguez has been appointed vice president of City Haus and will work with Lori Lane, senior vice president of the New Homes Division and the firm’s Luxury Collection Marketing, to create, launch and grow this division to meet the needs of Atlanta’s most prominent condominium developers. City Haus will be associated with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Midtown office, headed by Kerman Haynes, vice president and managing broker. Dan Forsman, elected “CEO of the Year” in Residential Real Estate for the second consecutive year by Atlanta Business Chronicle readers, confirmed, “The merger with KORA Real Estate Group enables us to expand our new condo division. With their unsurpassed experience and
expertise in the luxury condominium market, Karen Rodriguez and the KORA Real Estate Group in our new City Haus division will have the boutique service and attention combined with the power of our global brand. This is an exciting step forward for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties and our dominance in luxury market share growth for properties closed over $500,000 and above $1 million.” Rodriguez, dubbed by many real estate leaders and journalists as the “Condo Queen,” has earned a sterling reputation for her expertise in the luxury condo new development niche. KORA’s current portfolio includes $60 million in listings at the Residences at Mandarin Oriental and several other undisclosed yet major Midtown projects. Her impressive record of sales and marketing of the city’s most prestigious projects includes the $100 million sellout of the Ritz-Carlton Residences during the housing crisis aftermath, and the revival of sales at the Mandarin Oriental Residences. For more information on condominium and development needs, contact lori.lane@bhhsga.com or karen.rodriguez@bhhsga.com. Southern Seasons Magazine
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1. Dan Parmer, president/CEO of Harry Norman, Realtors, announced the appointment of Jenni Bonura as company-wide general manager at the grand re-opening of the Buckhead North office, hosted by senior VP Rob Owen. Photo by Ross Henderson 2. Harry Norman, Realtors agents John Foley, Mary Clark Caldwell, Michael Ross and Jim Simons toasted the success of their beautifully re-designed Buckhead North office on Piedmont Road. Photo by Ross Henderson 3. Atlanta History Center visitors had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion with real Rosie the Riveters, who took on jobs to ensure an Allied victory in World War II. Photo by Jessica Gordy
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4. Kandi Burruss of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” walked the red carpet at the Atlanta premiere of “Free State of Jones” at the Woodruff Arts Center. Robb Cohen Photography & Video 5. Ambassador Andrew Young and The Andrew J. Young Foundation hosted the national premiere of “Free State of Jones.” He’s pictured with internet sensation Matthew “MattyB” Morris, a 13-year-old rapper from Atlanta. Robb Cohen Photography 6. Phaedra Parks of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” attended the premiere of “Free State of Jones.” Robb Cohen Photography 7. Hyatt Regency Atlanta hosted local fire stations and their families at the second annual Firehouse Challenge barbecue cook-off. Pictured with a $1,000 donation to the Gold Shield Foundation of Metro Atlanta are Tracye Hutchins, Chief Joel Baker, Jack Scalley, Nathaniel Chavez and Peter McMahon.
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8 9 8. Pulitzer Prize winner Joseph Ellis, one of the nation’s leading scholars of American history, was in town earlier this year for a lecture and book signing at the Atlanta History Center, where he joined Annual Fund members, including Mary Lu Mitchell, for a private dinner. Photo by Kim Link 9. Dapperly dressed for the occasion, Preston Stevens strikes a pose next to a vintage vehicle at the Swan House at the Atlanta History Center during a cocktail reception and dinner for the Annual Fund members. The cars were provided by the HudsonEssex-Terraplane Club. Photo by Ninh Chau 10. In honor of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival’s 80th anniversary, a commemorative bronze sculpture bench was presented to the city. Pictured on the bench at Piedmont Park are ADF executive director Brian Hill, Cherrylion Studio’s Martin Dawe and Atlanta City Council member Alex Wan. Photo by Luke Nowicki 11. Kathleen Gegan and Beth Mynatt light up for the opening night of MODA’s dual exhibitions: “On You: Wearing Technology” and “Beautiful Users: Designing for People.” Photo by Jo Zhou.
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12. High Museum of Art benefactor John Wieland joined Carolyn Vigtel and Michael Rooks, Wieland Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, in presenting “Octetra” by internationally renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Photo by Ross Henderson 13. Among the special guests from the Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum attending the “Octetra” presentation were Jennifer Burlenski, deputy director; Michael Nolen, Foundation chairman; and his wife Jennifer Nolen. Photo by Ross Henderson
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FALL
“A CHRISTMAS STORY”
Nov. 29-Dec. 4 Dazzling musical
based on the classic movie about a boy’s quest for a Red Ryder® air rifle for Christmas. Staged at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atl., at 7:30 PM Tues.-Thurs., 8 PM Fri., 2 & 8 PM Sat., 1 & 6:30 PM Sun. atlanta.broadway.com.
ACT3 PRODUCTIONS
Sept. 16-Oct. 1 “The Women,” witty commentary on superficial living and toxic friendships. Nov. 4-19 “Violet,” a moving musical about a young woman in search of a miracle. 6285-R Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs Plaza. 770/241-1905. act3productions.org.
ACTOR’S EXPRESS
Through Sept. 11 “Company,” a man confronts his bachelorhood in a series of hilarious interactions. Oct. 29-Nov. 20 “Appropriate,” a raucous dark comedy about dysfunctional Lafayette siblings who stumble upon a family secret. 887 W. Marietta St., Atl. 404/607-
7469. actors-express.com.
aLLIANCE THEATRE
Alliance Stage Series Through Sept. 25 “The Prom,” funny, uplifting new musical about standing up for yourself. Oct. 12-30 “Moby Dick,” epic adventure, with daring adaptation of the American classic. Hertz Stage Series Sept. 16-Oct. 9 “Ugly Lies the Bone,” one soldier’s journey for 96
physical and emotional healing. Dec. 2-24 “Courtenay’s Cabaret: Home for the Holidays,” festive evening with Courtenay Collins. Family Series Nov. 5-12 “Slur,” world-premiere collaboration with the Paideia School on middle-school identity. Holiday Series Nov. 25-Dec. 24 “A Christmas Carol,” beloved Dickens classic in a Broadway-scale production with live music and an Atlanta cast. Theatre for the Very Young Sept. 24-Nov. 6 “From Head to Toe,” based on Eric Carle book. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atl. 404/733-
4650. alliancetheatre.org.
ART STATION THEATRE
Nov. 3-20 “Becoming Dr. Ruth,” the remarkable story of Karola Siegel, who became America’s most famous sex therapist. Dec. 8-23 “Plaid Tidings,” holiday edition of “Forever Plaid.” 384 Manor Dr., Historic Stone Mountain Village. artstation.org.
770/469-1105.
ARTS AT EMORY
Sept. 10 Sarah Chang Sept. 11 Bach Live! Sept. 13 Col Legno Bassoon & Percussion Duo (Pollards) Sept. 18 Beethoven’s Seventh Sept. 22-Oct. 2 Rodgers & Hart’s “The Boys from Syracuse” Sept. 24 Jeffrey Brooks Oct. 1 Branford Marsalis Quartet Oct. 8 Atlanta Master Chorale Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road, Atl. For a complete list of events, visit
arts.emory.edu. 404/727-5050.
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THE ILLUSIONISTS Sept. 27-Oct. 1 Fox Theatre Yu Ho Jin, “The Manipulator”
ATLANTA BALLET
Dec. 9-24 “Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker,” young Marya takes an astonishing journey to a world of dazzling delights in this holiday hit.
404/892-3303. atlantaballet.com.
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE
Through Sept. 4 “Shrek the Musical,” fairy tale adventure. Oct. 21-Nov. 6 “A Chorus Line,” 17 Broadway dancers audition for coveted spots in a new musical. (mature content: ages 12+). Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb Civic Center, Marietta. 404/3779948. atlantalyric.com.
ATLANTA OPERA
Oct. 8, 11, 14, 16 “The Abduction From The Seraglio,” composed by Mozart. Farcical, colorful romance about a young Spanish nobleman who must outwit a fiendish captor to rescue his beloved Konstanze. Nov. 5, 8, 11, 13 “Silent Night,” true story of the spontaneous Christmas truce between French, British and German soldiers during World War I. 8 PM Sat., 7:30 PM Tues., 8 PM Fri., 3 PM Sun. atlantaopera.org.
404/881-8885.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY HALL
Oct. 5 George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Outlaws Oct. 7 Kansas Oct. 23 Trailer Park Boys Oct. 25 Loreena McKennitt Nov. 14 Pet Shop Boys Feb. 26, 2017 Arlo Guthrie Symphony Hall, Memorial Arts Building, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atl.
800/745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sept. 15 Opening Night, 8 PM, Tchaikovsky. Classical Sept. 22, 24 Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3, Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 and John Adams’ Tromba lontana. Oct. 6, 8 John Adams’ The Chairman Dances, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22. Oct. 13, 15 John Adams, Gershwin, Copland Oct. 20, 22 James Lee III, Barber, Dvorák Oct. 21 Barber, Dvorák Nov. 3, 5 Elgar’s Sea Pictures and Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony, with the ASO Chorus. Nov. 10, 12 Premiere of Oliver Knussen’s Flourish with Fireworks, plus Stravinksy, Prokofiev, Scriabin. Nov. 17, 19 Mahler, Takemitsu POPS! Sept. 30, Oct. 1 UK Rocks! an “Across the Pond” spectacular. Oct. 28, 29 Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” fulllength film with live soundtrack. Nov. 25, 26 Jazz trumpeter Byron Stripling plays Louis Armstrong and holiday favorites. Family Concerts Oct. 30 The Phantoms of the Orchestra, 3 PM. Nov. 27 Holiday Special, 3:30 PM. Youth Orchestra Nov. 6 Overture Concert, Elgar, 3 PM. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Memorial Arts Bldg., Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atl. 404/733-5000. aso.org.
Frisch Marionettes
BALADINO – Sept. 11 at MJCCA
PILOBOLUS – Oct. 27 at Ferst Center CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
centerstagenorth.org. 770/5163330.
Through Sept. 11 “Old
CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATRE
Family Series
“THE JUNGLE BOOK” – Oct. 12-23 at CPA ATLANTA WIND SYMPHONY
Oct. 16 Nature Walk, 3 PM, Roswell Cultural Arts Center. atlantawindsymphony.org.
AURORA THEATRE
Sept. 29-Oct. 23 “Women in Jeopardy,” hilarious adventure about two divorcees who trade in their wine glasses for spy glasses to save their friend from a suspicious suitor. Nov. 17-Dec. 23 Christmas Canteen, lively musical revue returns for 21st season of holiday glee. 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville.
auroratheatre.com. 678/2266222.
BIG CHICKEN CHORUS
Dec. 10-11 Christmas Shows with the Voice of Lee a cappella ensemble, 7:30 PM Sat. & 3 PM Sun. at the Marietta Performing Arts Center. 470/349-0550.
bigchickenchorus.org.
BUCKHEAD THEATRE Sept. 9 Ja Rule, Ashanti
Sept. 10 Whitey Morgan, Cody Jinks
Oct. 6 Lianne La Havas Oct. 9 Bad Religion, Against Me! 3110 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/8432825. thebuckheadtheatre.com.
“Cabaret”
Nov. 1-6 In pre-WWII Germany, a raucous ensemble at a Berlin nightclub offers a tantalizing escape in this Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way. *Mature content. Staged at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atl., at 7:30 PM Tues.-Thurs., 8 PM Fri., 2 & 8 PM Sat., 1 & 6:30 PM Sun.
atlanta.broadway.com.
CAPITOL CITY OPERA CO.
Ongoing Dinner and a Diva series. Restaurant partners: Petite Auberge, Toco Hills ( 404/6346268 ); Sugo, John’s Creek (770/817-8000), Zola, Milton (770/360-5777 ). ccityopera.org. 678/301-8013.
MacDonald’s Farm.” (2+) Sept. 14-25 “Tales of Peter Rabbit.” (4+) Sept. 28-Oct. 9 “La Cucarachita Martina.” (4+) Oct. 12-23 “The Jungle Book: The Story of Mowgli’s Fire.” (4+) Oct. 25-Nov. 6 “The Headless Horseman of Silly Hollow.” Nov. 8-Dec. 31 “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” (4+) New Directions Series Sept. 2-4 National Puppet Slam. (18+) Oct. 12-29 The Ghastly Dreadfuls, motley band of specters celebrate Halloween with creepy stories, frightful songs and dances. (18+) Exhibit Sept. 2-Sept. 3, 2017 “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Journey to Goblin City,” behind-the-scenes relics from the “Labyrinth” movie. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atl.
404/873-3391. puppet.org.
CENTERSTAGE NORTH
Sept. 4 Goo Goo Dolls, Collective Soul
Sept. 17 Heart, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Cheap Trick Sept. 30 Ben Rector 4469 Stella Dr. at Powers Ferry Road, Atl. 404/733-5012. chastainseries.com.
Chukkar Farm T.G.I.F. Concerts Sept. 16 Divas of Swing Oct. 21 Atlanta Dance Party
Bring a picnic and dine at 8 PM at Chukkar Farm & Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta. $15, lawn. $40-$145, tables.
atlantaplaysitforward.org. chukkarfarmpoloclub.com.
COBB ENERGY CENTRE
Sept. 1 Steven Tyler Sept. 6 Kraftwerk Sept. 10 “The Legend of Zelda Symphony of the Goddesses”
Oct. 14-22 “Tartuffe,” Moliere’s classic comedy about a gentleman whose pious friend volunteers to protect his wealth and young wife. Dec. 9-17 “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some),” madcap romp through the holiday season. (PG13) The Art Place-Mountainview, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.
Sept. 23 Amos Lee Sept. 24 Il Divo Oct. 18 Elvis Costello Oct. 25 Carol Burnett Oct. 27 Incognito Nov. 19 Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions
Nov. 29 The Octonauts
2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atl.
cobbenergycentre.com. 800/7453000.
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PERFORMING ARTS
Infinite Energy Center Arena
Sept. 23-25 Greg Laurie Harvest Georgia
Oct. 29 Gymnastics Champions Nov. 16 Pentatonix, Us The Duo Nov. 18-19 Belong Tour Theater
Sept. 10 Northeast Atlanta Ballet: “Emperor & The Nightingale.”
Sept. 24-25 Atlanta Chinese Dance Co.: “China in Transion: Animal Folklore to City Life.” Nov. 11-12 “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus Live!” Nov. 25-27 Northeast Atlanta Ballet: “The Nutcracker.” 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth.
infiniteenergycenter.com.
laKEWOOD amphitheatre
Sept. 10 ONE MusicFest 2016:
“CABARET” – Nov. 1-6 at Fox Theatre CONCERTS BY THE SPRINGS Sept. 11 Band X, free outdoor
concert from 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.
CUMMING PLAYHOUSE
Sept. 22-Oct. 16 “Smoke On the Mountain,” musical about the Sanders Family band returning to the Gospel music circuit in 1938. 8 PM Thurs., Fri. & Sat.; 3 PM Sun. Oct. 22 Banks and Shane concert, 3 & 8 PM. Oct. 29 Quebe Sisters, Texas swing fiddle music with unique sibling harmony, 3 & 8 PM. Nov. 17-Dec. 4 Senior Follies Christmas 2016, relive the old TV Christmas specials. 8 PM Thurs., Fri. & Sat.; 3 PM Sun. 101 School St. in the Historic Cumming Public School. 770/781-
9178. playhousecumming.com.
EXPOSED FESTIVAL
Oct. 8-Nov. 9 Contemporary dance and physical theatre performances of Israeli and local artists at 7 Stages Theatre, Emory University’s Schwartz Center, Rialto Center for the Arts at GSU and Kennesaw State University in a collaborative partnership with CORE. exposedfestivalatl.com.
FERST CENTER
Sept. 15-17 “The Wholehearted,” drama about a female boxer by Stein/Holum Projects. Sept. 30 “The Hidden Code,” DJ Spooky, multimedia performance. Oct. 1 “Peace Symphony,” DJ Spooky, multimedia performance. Oct. 13-15 “Hurtling” and “The Back Seat of My Car (and other 98
safe places)” by Greg Wohead, outdoor personal theatrical journey. Oct. 22 The Second City improv comedy troupe: “Free Speech (While Supplies Last).” Oct. 27 Pilobolus dance company: “Shadowland,” multimedia show. 349 Ferst Dr. NW, Atl. at Ga. Tech.
404/894-9600. arts.gatech.edu.
FOX THEATRE
Sept. 9 Brian Wilson Sept. 27-Oct. 1 “The Illusionists” Oct. 13 Celtic Thunder Oct. 15 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Oct. 21 Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller: Who Wants to be President? Nov. 1-6 “Cabaret” Nov. 29-Dec. 4 “A Christmas Story” 60 Peachtree Street NE, Atl.
404/881-2100. foxtheatre.org. ticketmaster.com.
GEORGIA DOME
Sept. 26 Beyoncé. One Ga. Dome Dr., Atl. gadome.com.
Orchestra, 3 PM. Sept. 22 Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 8 PM. Oct. 4 Wind Orchestra Concert Oct. 11 Brass Ensembles Oct. 17 Octubafest Oct. 29 Fall Choral Showcase Performances at Kopleff Recital Hall. For a complete list of events:
music.gsu.edu. 404/413-5901.
GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sept. 10 “The Legend of Zelda Symphony of the Goddesses,” 8 PM, Cobb Energy Centre, 800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atl. Oct. 22 A Musical Promenade, 8 PM, Marietta Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock Ave. Oct. 23 GYSO concert, 3 & 7:30 PM, KSU’s Bailey Performance Center. Nov. 4 GSO Jazz! 8 PM, Earl Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta Nov. 12 GSO Chorus, 8 PM.
georgiasymphony.org. 770/4297016.
GA. ENSEMBLE THEATRE
GLOVER PARK CONCERTS
Musical,” timeless fantasy about the power of love, with all-acoustic orchestrations. Wed.-Sun. Sept. 26 The Joe Gransden Big Band jazz concert Nov. 3-20 “On the Verge, or The Geography of Yearning,” witty and whimsical safari through place and time by a trio of female explorers. The Theatre for Young Audiences Nov. 12 “Junie B. Jones, The Musical,” public performance. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. get.org.
8 PM at Glover Park, 50 Park Square, Marietta. Free. 770/794-
Sept. 15-Oct. 2 “Ghost The
770/641-1260.
GSU SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Sept. 18 University Symphony
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Sept. 30 Soul Purpose
5601. mariettaga.gov/concerts.
home by dark CONCERTS
Sept. 2-3, 30, Oct. 1 Concert series pairs performing songwriters with instrumentalists at Chukkar Farm & Polo Club, Alpharetta.
Ice Cube, Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, Gary Clark Jr., A$AP Ferg, Jazmine Sullivan, Anderson Paak, Andra Day, BJ the Chicago Kid, Big Boi and more. Oct. 22 Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Three, Kane Brown. Oct. 29 Laid Back Festival: Gregg Allman, ZZ Top, Blackberry Smoke, Michele Malone, Stonerider, Gabriel Kelley, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Mother’s Finest, plus local food and brews. 2002 Lakewood Ave., Atl.
404/443-5000. livenation.com. ticketmaster.com.
MABLE HOUSE BARNES AMPHITHEATRE
Sept. 10 Atlanta Smooth Music Festival: Warren Hill, Chieli Minucci with Special EFX, Steve Oliver, Generation NeXt and more. Sept. 17 SCAA Candlelite Concert: AJ Ghent Sept. 23 Marty Stuart Sept. 24 Guy Penrod Oct. 1 Georgia Blues & Roots Festival Oct. 8 SCAA Candlelite Concert: Men In Blues 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.
770/819-7765. mablehouse.org.
MALL OF GEORGIA MONTHLY MUSIC JAM
Sept. 2 Fire & The Knife Duo Oct. 7 The Woody’s Unplugged Bring blankets and chairs for free outdoor concert from 6:30-8:30 PM at Hennessy Cadillac Village Stage, Mall of Georgia, Buford.
MARCUS jcc aTLANTA
homebydark.com. 678/665-0040.
Sept. 11 Baladino, Israeli folk band Oct. 30 From Head to Toe,
HORIZON THEATRE
interactive play (ages 1-5). MJCCA-Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678/812-4002.
Sept. 23-Oct. 30 “Freed Spirits,” world premiere mystery-comedy set in Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery. 1083 Austin Ave., Little Five Points, Atl. 404/584-7450. horizontheatre.com.
atlantajcc.org.
MICHAEL O’NEAL SINGERS
Oct. 23 MOS chorus presentation of Music Fit for a King, 3 PM,
breeanne clowdus
Roswell United Methodist Church. Dec. 6 Christmas Through the Ages, 3 PM, RUMC. mosingers.com. 770/594-7974.
MUSIC MIDTOWN
Sept. 17-18 Music festival at Piedmont Park features The Killers, Twenty One Pilots, Beck, Deadmau5, Alabama Shakes, G-Eazy, The Lumineers, Chvrches, Leon Bridges, KESHA and more. Gates open at noon. musicmidtown.com.
PHILIPS ARENA
Sept. 1 AC/DC Sept. 8 Bad Boy Family Reunion: Puff Daddy, Faith Evans, Lil Kim, Mase, Total, Carl Thomas, The Lox, French Montana, 112 Sept. 12 Kanye West Oct. 5-9 Disney on Ice “Follow Your Heart” Oct. 15 Amy Schumer Oct. 26 Maná Oct. 28-29 Adele Nov. 1 Sia Nov. 20 Juan Gabriel 1 Philips Dr., next to CNN Center.
404/878-3000. philipsarena.com.
PINCH ‘N’ OUCH THEATRE
Oct. 1-25 Atlanta Independent Film Festival. atlindiefilmfest.com. 195 Arizona Ave., Suite L/W1, Atl.
678/231-1263. pnotheatre.org.
RIALTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ GSU
Oct. 15 Capitol Steps: “Mock the Vote!” 8 PM. Oct. 22 Vertigo Dance Co., 8 PM. Nov. 12 Metropolis with Alloy Orchestra: Sounds of Silents!, 3-man ensemble creates music for classic silent film. 8 PM. Nov. 13 Chucho Valdes Joe Lovano Quintet, 7 PM. Dec. 3-4 Gala Holiday Concert: GSU School of Music, 8 PM Sat., 3 PM Sun. Dec. 9-10 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, 7 PM Fri., 3 & 7 PM Sat. 80 Forsyth Street NW. 404/413-
9TIX. rialto.gsu.edu.
ROSWELL RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERTS
Sept. 3 Stephane Wrembel Oct. 1 Ed Roland & the Sweet Tea Project Free concerts: 7-9 PM at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road. Food trucks on-site. 770/641-3705.
roswellriversidesounds.com.
SALUTE TO AMERICA AND THE ARTS CONCERT Sept. 10 CeeLo Green will
headline with the Celebrity All-Star Band at Callanwolde Amphitheater. Noon-9:30 PM. VIP After Party: 9:30-11:30 PM in the Callanwolde Mansion. callanwolde.org.
ghfoundation.org. 404/872-5338.
“THE SLEEPY HOLLOW EXPERIENCE” Sept. 29-Nov. 6 Serenbe Playhouse SERENBE PLAYHOUSE
Sept. 29-Nov. 6 “The Sleepy Hollow Experience,” spine-chilling, interactive outdoor show about Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman. Traveling performance without seating; chairs by request. Dec. 1-23 “The Snow Queen.” Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills. serenbeplayhouse.com.
770/463-1110.
Intimate Indoors Series Sept. 8-11 “ART,” the worlds of art and friendship collide when an allwhite painted canvas is purchased. Staged at Atlanta Contemporary, 535 Means St. NW, Atl. 8 PM Thurs.-Sat., 2 PM Sun.
7 STAGES
Sept. 9-25 “The Threepenny Opera,” classic musical revamped to current day strife. Nov. 3-6 “Cowboy,” a line-dance evolves into something dark, with beauty, intelligence and humor. Nov. 9-13 “No(se)onenowhere,” featuring Israeli master physical performer Ofir Nahari. 1105 Euclid Ave., Atl. 404/523-
7647. 7stages.org.
SIX STRING SOCIAL CLUB CONCERT SERIES Sept. 10 Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo
Oct. 8 Laurence Juber Woodstock Community Church, 237 Rope Mill Road. 770/365-
7738. sixstringsocialclub.com.
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS
Sept. 23-Oct. 16 Barefoot in the Park,” Neil Simon’s comedy about newlyweds facing life’s realities. Dec. 2-18 “Let Nothing You Dismay,” holiday comedy. North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road,
Dunwoody. stagedoorplayers.net. 770/396-1726.
STRAND THEATRE
Atl., at 7:30 PM Tues.-Thurs., 8 PM Fri., 2 & 8 PM Sat., 1 & 6:30 PM Sun. atlanta.broadway.com.
THEATRICAL OUTfit
Oct. 13-14 “Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words,” portrayal of the Southern writer and humorist by Bill Oberst Jr. featuring beloved stories, jokes and columns. Oct. 15-16 “Mark Twain: In His Own Words.” Nov. 6 Ron Carter and Friends Show, organ music. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Sq., Marietta. 770/293-0080.
earlsmithstrand.org.
Sept. 8-18 “In the Heights,” a universal story celebrating New York’s Washington Heights, co-produced with Aurora Theatre at Rialto Center for the Arts. Sept. 29-Oct. 16 “Thurgood,” based on the inspiring life and career of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall. Staged at Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atl.
theatricaloutfit.org. 678/5281500.
SUNDAYS ON THE RIVER CONCERT SERIES
Sept. 11, Oct. 9 Outdoor concerts
TRUE COLORS THEATRE CO.
at Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion. Doors open at 6:30 PM, concerts at 7:30 PM. $17.50, lawn. $22.50, table seating. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. chattnaturecenter.org.
drama about a woman who has inherited her mathematician father’s brilliance and, possibly, his madness. Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atl.
SYNCHRONICITY THEATRE Sept. 23-Oct. 16 “Anne Boleyn,”
a tantalizing tale of romance, betrayal and political intrigue. Devout and ambitious, Anne navigates courtly love, lust and lies to secure her marriage to King Henry VIII as well as a Protestant reformation. 8 PM Wed.-Sat., 5 PM Sun. Peachtree Pointe, 1545 Peachtree St., Atl. synchrotheatre.
com. 404/484-8636.
THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY™
Sept. 27-Oct. 1 Mind-blowing spectacular of magic tricks, deathdefying stunts and astonishing acts by seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. Staged at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE,
Oct. 25-Nov. 20 “Proof,” riveting
877/725-8849. 404/532-1901. truecolorstheatre.org.
VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
Sept. 10 ASO: Star Wars And More – The Music Of John Williams Sept. 11 Darius Rucker, Michael Ray, Dan+Shay Sept. 16 Widespread Panic, Umphrey’s McGee Oct. 4 Prophets of Rage Oct. 8 Kicks Country Fair: Lady Antebellum, Jennifer Nettles Oct. 13 Korn, Breaking Benjamin 2200 Encore Pkwy., Alpharetta. vzwamp.com.
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fun around town FESTIVALS & foodie fun
AJC DECATUR BOOK FEST
Sept. 2-4 Largest independent book festival in country features book signings, author readings, panel discussions, children’s area, music, parades, cooking demos, poetry slams, writing workshops, and more on Decatur’s downtown square. decaturbookfestival.com.
ALIVE IN ROSWELL
Sept. 15, Oct. 20 Family-friendly festival with music, food trucks, merchant booths and kids fun, from 5-9 PM on the Historic Town Square. atlantaplaysitforward.org/
aliveinroswell/.
ALPHARETTA ART IN PARK Sept. 24 Outdoor artists market features handcrafted work, from pottery to jewelry. 9 AM-4 PM. Main Street & Milton Avenue.
awesomealpharetta.com.
ALPHARETTA eVENTS
Through Oct. 27 Food Truck Alley, 6-8 PM Thurs. Old Roswell Street.
Oct. 1 Scarecrow Harvest. Free
family street party with 100+ decorated scarecrows, music, hayrides, face painting, farmer’s market and food on Milton Avenue. 10 AM-2 PM. 678/297-6078. Oct. 1 Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest, downtown, 6:30-11 PM.
awesomealpharetta.com. alpharetta.ga.us.
ATLANTA BELTLINE LANTERN PARADE
Sept. 10 Glowing procession
of light, music and color on the Eastside Trail, from Irwin Street up to Piedmont Park, to kick off the Art on the Atlanta BeltLine exhibit. Tailgate party: 7:30 PM. Parade: 8:30 PM. art.beltline.org.
atlanta greek festival Sept. 22-25 Enjoy all things
Greek at this 41st annual fest, with music, dancing, shopping, cuisine, cooking demos, children’s
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entertainment, exhibits and tours at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, 2500 Clairmont Road. 5-10 PM Thurs., 5-11 PM Fri., 11 AM-11 PM Sat., 11 AM-7 PM Sun. $5 (free, 12 & under). Free parking & shuttle buses from Century Center Office Park.
Atlanta Greek Festival – Sept. 22-25
atlantagreekfestival.org.
ATL. PARENT’S FAMILY FEST
Oct. 8 Family fun with activities, entertainment, music, petting farm, craft booths and food, presented by Atlanta Parent Magazine at the Mercer Atlanta Campus. 10 AM-4 PM. atlantaparent.com.
BELTLINE WINE STROLL
Sept. 24 Mile-long walk and wine
tasting event on the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine from 1-5 PM, with 20+ participating venues. Check-in under Freedom Parkway Bridge near Old Fourth Ward Skatepark. 21+ only. facebook.
com/BeltLineWineStroll.
BOOK FEST OF THE MJCCA
Nov. 5-20 25th annual author event features meet-and-greets, book signings, community read, panel discussions, children and teen activities and more. Most events held at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678/812-4005. atlantajcc.org/ bookfestival.
Brookhaven Chili Cook Off
Oct. 8 Neighborhood festival with music, live entertainment, food and drink vendors, kid zone, and 75+ cooking teams. 12:30-6 PM at Brookhaven Park, 2660 Osborne Road. $20 ($15 adv.), free for 12 & under. Free parking and shuttle at MARTA Brookhaven station. brookhavenchilicookoff.com.
CANDLER PARK FALL FEST
Oct. 1-2 Celebration of music and community in Candler Park with live entertainment, Artist Market, Tour of Homes ($25), 5K Road Race & Fun Run (Sat.) and
www.southernSeasons.net
kids activities. Free. Corner of McLendon Ave. and Candler Park Dr., Atl. 404/577-4212. fallfest.
candlerpark.org.
CHASTAIN PARK ARTS FEST Nov. 5-6 Annual fest features
a spectacular outdoor gallery of fine art and crafts at Chastain Park along Park Drive, plus live entertainment, acoustic music, children’s area and gourmet food trucks. 4469 Stella Dr., Atl. 10 AM-5 PM Sat., 11 AM-5 PM Sun. Free.
chastainparkartsfestival.com.
CRABAPPLE FEST
Oct. 1 Outdoor family fest with
antique vendors, local juried artists and merchants, children’s activities and food vendors. 10 AM-5 PM. 12650 Crabapple Road, downtown Milton. cityofmiltonga.us.
CUMMING COUNTRY FAIR & FESTIVAL
Oct. 6-16 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 (free for 10 & under), $5 parking.
cummingfair.net. 770/781-3491.
DRAGON CON
Sept. 2-5 30th annual pop culture convention in Atlanta for fans of sci-fi/fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music and film, with workshops, concerts, parties, costumes, exhibitors and more. Parade down Peachtree Street at 10 AM Sat. dragoncon.org.
EAST COBBER PARADE & FESTIVAL
Sept. 17 Community event kicks
off at 10 AM with parade (from Mt. Bethel Elementary School travels south on Johnson Ferry Road and left on Olde Towne Pkwy.), followed by festival from 11 AM-3 PM in South parking lot of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church with arts & crafts, merchant booths, food, carnival
shop ’til you drop JapanFest – Sept. 17-18
Elegant Elf Marketplace – Nov. 5-6 COUNTRY LIVING FAIR
18-20 North Atlanta’s premier
crafts, art, furniture and home décor, plus seminars, demos, gourmet market, general store, live music and kids’ fun at Stone Mtn. Park’s Event Meadow. 10 AM-5 PM. $16 ($13 adv.), $40 Early Bird, plus park entry fee.
lakewoodantiques.com.
Oct. 21-23 Folk art, antiques,
1-866/500-FAIR. countryliving. com/fair. stellashows.com.
ELEGANT ELF MARKETPLACE
of handmade crafts, art, jewelry, fashion, home décor, gourmet food, toys and entertainment at Sandy Springs Society’s holiday shopping extravaganza at Lake Forest Elementary School, 5920 Sandy Springs Circle. 9 AM-5 PM Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun. $5 (free, ages 10 & under).
sandyspringssociety.org.
indoor antique shows with 3,500 exhibit booths at Atlanta Expo Centers, 3650 Jonesboro Road SE, I-285 Exit 55. 10:45 AM-6 PM Thurs., 9 AM-6 PM Fri.-Sat., 10 AM-4 PM Sun. $5. 404/361-
2000. scottantiquemarket.com.
SWAN COACH HOUSE flea market
Sept. 23-24 Find treasures at the right price from Atlanta’s best closets at the Forward Arts Foundation’s annual flea market, held at the Atlanta History Center lower parking deck. Items range from antiques, art and furniture to clothing, jewelry, books and home accessories. Preview Party: 6-9 PM Sept. 22. Market: 10-4 PM Fri. and 10 AM-2 PM Sat. 130 West Paces Ferry Road.
EUROPEAN MARKET ON MILTON AVE.
Sept. 17-18 Shop eclectic merchandise, from vintage home furnishings and local art to handcrafted jewelry and fashion, under a big tent on Milton Ave., Alpharetta. 10 AM-6 PM Sat., 11-5 PM Sun. europeanmarketonmilton. weebly.com.
swancoachhouse.com.
HEMBREE FARM’S “GREAT FLEA FLING” Oct. 1 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.
LAKEWOOD 400 ANTIQUE MARKET Sept. 16-18, Oct 14-16, Nov
SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKETS SHOWS
Sept. 8-11, Oct. 6-9, Nov. 10-13 World’s largest series of
Nov. 5-6 Upscale gift market
Marietta StreetFest – Sept. 17-18
market for antiques, collectibles, vintage furniture, re-claimed architectural, home & garden decor and more. 1321 Atlanta Hwy., Cumming. 9 AM-5 PM Fri. 9 AM-6 PM Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun. $3. 770/889-3400.
YELLOW DAISY FESTIVAL Sept. 8-11 48th year for
one of the country’s top arts & crafts shows with 400+ booths of original works, live entertainment, kids’ activities and food in the Special Events Meadow at Stone Mtn. Park. 10 AM-6 PM Thurs. & Fri., 10 AM-7:30 PM Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun; Early Bird hours, 8-10 AM Thurs.-Sat. Free; vehicle entry fee. stonemountainpark.com.
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FUN AROUND TOWN courtesy dragon con
Marietta SQUARE ARTISTS MARKET Sept. 10 & 24, Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 12 & 26 Open-air showcase of
juried fine arts on Mill Street, by Glover Park, Marietta. 9 AM-2 PM.
artistsmarketmarietta.com.
MARIETTA STREETFEST
Sept. 17-18 25th annual event on the historic Marietta Square features arts & crafts, Kids Korner, Hubcaps and History Classic Car Show (10 AM-3 PM Sat.), Toy Box Trot one-mile fun run (8:30 AM Sat.; active.com ), and Marietta Grassroots Music Festival (3-9 PM Sat., noon-5 PM Sun.; grassrootsfest.com ). 9 AM-5 PM Sat., 11 AM-5 PM Sun. Glover Park, 50 N. Park Square. 770/592-7180. mariettastreetfest.com.
NORCROSS ART SPLASH Oct. 1-2 Annual festival in
Dragon Con Parade down Peachtree Street – Sept. 3 games and entertainment stage.
eastcobber.com/parade.
FALL FESTIVAL ON PONCE
Oct. 15-16 Juried arts & crafts fest and street market, with food/ drink concessions and live acoustic entertainment at Olmsted Linear Park, 1451 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atl. 10 AM-6 PM Sat., 11 AM-5 PM Sun. festivalonponce.com.
FALL WINE FEST
Oct. 9 17th annual benefit of the
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation features tastings from regional wineries and local breweries, as well as samplings from 40 restaurants. 3-6 PM at Ashford Manor, #5 Harden Hill, Watkinsville. $55. 706/769-4565.
GA. MOUNTAIN FALL FEST Oct. 7-15 Live music, arts &
crafts, food booths, flower show and more at the Ga. Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee.
georgiamountainfairgrounds. com. 706/896-4191.
GOLD RUSH DAYS
Oct. 15-16 Celebrate the 1828 discovery of gold in Dahlonega with art & craft exhibitors, food, kids’ activities, gold panning contest, parade, music and more. dahlonegajaycees.com.
dahlonega.org. 706/864-3513.
GREAT ATLANTA BEER FEST Oct. 8 Head to Turner Field in
Atlanta for an afternoon of fun with 150+ different beers to sample, live music and entertainment, college football on the big screen. Includes souvenir cup; food available
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for purchase. 1-6 PM. $55 ($45 adv.). greatatlantabeerfest.com.
atlantabeerfestivals.com.
HARVEST BALLOON FEST
Oct. 15 Sterling on the Lake’s annual festival at the Village Green, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch, with tethered balloon rides ($15), balloon glow, food & craft vendors, pet adoptions, hay rides, carnival rides and kids activities. 3-9 PM. $2. 770/967-9777. harvestballoonfestival.com.
INDIAN FEST & POW-WOW
Nov. 3-6 A Native American cultural showcase with dance, music, crafts, cooking, storytelling and more at Stone Mtn. Park’s Antebellum Plantation. 9 AM-3 PM Thurs.-Fri., 10 AM-6 PM Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun. $15, plus park entry fee. stonemountainpark.com.
JAPANFEST
Sept. 17-18 Largest Japanese cultural fest in the Southeast with taiko drum, dance, martial arts, music, food, beer garden, kids games and more at Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 10 AM-6 PM. $10 (6 & under, free). 404/842-0736. japanfest.org.
JEKYLL ISLAND SHRIMP & GRITS FESTIVAL Sept. 16-18 Eat, drink and
celebrate this classic southern dish in the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District, with 100+ art and craft vendors, live music, kids’ zone, food, craft brew fest, wildlife demonstrations and more.
jekyllisland.com.
www.southernSeasons.net
JOHNS CREEK ARTS FEST
Oct. 15-16 A gallery of whimsical works showcased in a green space across from the Atlanta Athletic Club on Hwy. 141 (Medlock Bridge Road). 10 AM-6 PM Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun. johnscreekartsfestival. splashfestivals.com.
MARIETTA ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL
Sept. 3-5 Art festival at Glover
Park in the Marietta Square with a juried artist market of original works by 175 artists, Children’s Art Alley, Chalk Spot street art ($10/$15 participation fee), live music and more. Free admission. 10 AM-5 PM. 50 N. Park Square.
artparkmarietta.com.
MARIETTA CHALKTOBERFEST 2016
Oct. 8-9 Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art presents this festival in the Marietta Square with live chalk street drawings by 80+ professional chalk artists, Craft Beer Festival (Sat. only, ticketed event for 21+), music concert with A1A (7-9 PM Sat.), chalk competition (11 AM-3 PM Sun.), kids crafts (1-5 PM Sun.) and free museum admission. 10 AM-5 PM. chalktoberfest.com.
MARIETTA HARVESTFEST Oct. 15 Arts and crafts festival
at Glover Park in the Historic Marietta Square, plus Halloween Happenings (1-5 PM) with children’s carnival games and costume contest, Touch-A-Truck (10 AM-4 PM) and Scarecrows in the Square awards. 9 AM-5 PM. mariettaga.gov.
historic Norcross features a colorful display of artisan works, Kidz Zone, live music and food. 10 AM-6 PM Sat., 11 AM-5 PM Sun. norcrossartsplash.
splashfestivals.com
Owl-O-Ween HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL
Oct. 21-22 Family-friendly fest with live entertainment, hot air balloon glows, tethered rides, costume party, trick-or-treating, Kids Zone, merchant marketplace, food trucks and more at Kennesaw State University Sports & Recreation Park, 3300 George Busbee Pkwy. Starts at 4 PM. 770/794-7809. owl-o-ween.com.
PIONEER DAYS
Sept. 2-5 Family-friendly festival with arts & crafts, rides, games, dancers, musicians and fireworks at dusk on Mon. at Sam 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.
ROSWELL ARTS FESTIVAL
Sept. 17-18 50th annual event in Roswell’s town square with arts & crafts, performing arts, kids’ activities, food and more. 10 AM-5 PM. 610 Atlanta St., free shuttle from Roswell City Hall at 38 Hill St. Benefits Roswell Rec & Parks Dept. roswellartsfestival.com. visitroswellga.com.
ROSWELL WINE FESTIVAL Oct. 2 Sample wines from
restaurants and businesses along Canton Street. 2-5 PM.
roswellwinefestival.com.
SANDY SPRINGS FESTIVAL
Sept. 17-18 31st annual juried arts & crafts extravaganza with 600+ vendors, live music, cultural performances, pet parade, Chalk
halloween haUNTS
A TOUR OF SOUTHERN GHOSTS Oct. 14-16, 20-23, 27-30 ART
Station’s family storytelling at Stone Mtn. Park’s Antebellum Plantation, with spooky Southern tales by costumed tellers on lantern-lit paths. 45-minute tours. artstation.org.
Oct. 22-23, 29-30 Come in costume for sweet treats on enchanted paths with whimsical characters at Zoo Atlanta. 9:30 AM-3 PM. 404/624-
2809. zooatlanta.org.
BUFORD CORN MAZE
Sept. 3-Nov. 13 Family fun and games on a five-acre farm, plus Haunted Forest. Buford. 678/835-
sandyspringsfestival.com.
SAVANNAH FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Nov. 7-13 Culinary celebration with local and celebrity chefs, winemakers, wine dinners and more, staged in scenic coastal venues. savannah foodandwinefestival.com.
SOUTHEASTERN COWBOY FESTIVAL
Oct. 20-23 14th annual event
at Booth Western Art Museum, with gunfight re-enactments, Native American dances, vendors and exhibits. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville. 770/
387-1300. boothmuseum.org.
St. Simons Island Food + Spirits Festival Oct. 5-9 Enjoy coastal
cuisine, wine, beer, spirits and entertainment at area venues. Benefits Hospice of the Golden Isles. ssifoodandspirits.com.
STONE MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES
Oct. 15-16 44th annual event with Scottish dancing, piping,
770/521-0228. smhg.org.
TASTE OF ATLANTA
Oct. 21-23 Foodie fest at
Midtown’s Technology Square, with live entertainment, food & beverage tents, cooking demos and family-friendly activities, plus Race for the Taste 5K run (Sat.) Kickoff Party: 7:3011 PM Fri. Festival: 12-7 PM Sat., 12-6 PM Sun. Advance ticket purchase recommended.
tasteofatlanta.com.
TASTE OF BUCKHEAD
Sept. 15 Sample the best that
Buckhead has to offer at this premier food event at The Stave Room at American Spirit Works. Sponsored by the Buckhead Business Association. 5:30-9:30 PM. $50; $75 VIP. 404/467-
7607. tasteofbuckhead.org.
THE GREAT ARTDOORS FESTIVAL
Oct. 15 Art fest at Hambidge
Center in Rabun Gap, with studio tours, pottery and sculpture exhibit, U-do-Raku, performances, live blues music, food, local wines and brews. 10 AM-5 PM. hambidge.org.
Oct. 21-23, 27-29 One-hour guided tours through the cemetery’s beautifully-lit Victorian gardens. 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atl. $25 ($13, ages 4-12). Adv. online tickets required: ticketalternative.com. oaklandcemetery.com.
Oct. 29 Halloween-themed activities
and treats for kids at Fernbank Museum. fernbankmuseum.org.
GOBLINS IN THE GARDEN
Oct. 23 Costume runway, stories, crafts, pony rides, “Scarecrows in the Garden” & more at Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10 AM-4 PM. atlantabg.org.
HALLOWEEN HIKES
Oct. 21-22, 28-29 Guided night hikes at Chattahoochee Nature Center, with friendly forest creatures, games & crafts, music and campfire. 6:30 PM. $9 (free, ages 2 & under). 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770/992-
2055. chattnaturecenter.org.
HALLOWEEN NIGHT ON CALLANWOLDE MOUNTAIN
little 5 points halloween festival
food & drink and costume parade (4-6 PM). l5phalloween.com.
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Sept. 30-Oct. 30 (Fri.-Sun.) Family fun at Stone Mountain Park’s Crossroad with Spookley’s Pumpkin Patch, parade, scavenger hunts, games, decor and more. Adventure pass & vehicle entry fee. 770/498-
5690. stonemountainpark.com.
ROSWELL GHOST TOUR
Ongoing Guided 1-mile walking tour
by paranormal investigators, departs from Roswell bandstand. Must RSVP. Fri.-Sun. in Sept., nightly in Oct. $15 ($10, 12 & under). 770/649-9922.
roswellghosttour.com.
contest, concert, LEGO fun, cash bar. 6-9 PM. 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atl.
and ghostly encounters at Atlanta
legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
Walk-through dark attraction with special effects, stunt actors and chilling monsters. Georgia Antique & Design Center, 6624 Dawson Blvd., Norcross. fearworld.com.
Thrills and chills at Six Flags over Georgia, Austell. sixflags.com.
Oct. 21 Kid-friendly activities
Oct. 1-30 (Sat. & Sun.) Trickor-treating, scavenger hunts and costume contests at Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta. Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Road NE.
Sept. 23-Nov. 5 (select dates)
Sept. 24-Oct. 31 (select dates)
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN
Sept.-Oct. Ghost Tour: 8:30 PM Fri. & Sat. in Sept., nightly in Oct. at 7:30 PM Sun.-Thurs., 7 & 9 PM Fri. & Sat. Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. $9-$15. Oct. 9-31 (weekends) Cemetery Tours: 8:30 & 10:30 PM Fri. & Sat.
NETHERWORLD
FRIGHT FEST
404/872-5338. callanwolde.org.
LAWRENCEVILLE TOURS
Oct. 15 Entertainment, vendors,
FERNBANK BOO-SEUM
Oct. 28 Trick-or-treating, costume
walking tour in downtown Alpharetta.
LEGOLAND BRICK-OR-TREAT
CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF OAKLAND TOURS
drumming, harping, games, artisan shops, kids’ activities and parade at The Meadow at Stone Mtn. Park. 8 AM-5 PM. $20 Sat., $18 Sun. ($6, ages 4-12); plus park entry fee.
Ongoing Two-hour narrated
678/226-6222. scarystroll.com. auroratheatre.com.
7198. bufordcornmaze.com.
Walk Art Competition, 10K & 5K race, children’s activities, classic rides and food at Heritage Green, 6110 Bluestone Road, Sandy Springs. 9 AM-6 PM Sat., 10 AM-5 PM Sun. $5 ($2, ages 6-17; free, ages 5 & under).
HOWLPHARETTA TOUR alpharettatours.com.
bOO at the zoo
Pumpkin Festival – Sept. 30-Oct. 30
History Center after dark. Cash bar & food available. $15 ($8 children). atlantahistorycenter.com.
SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT SMITH PLANTATION Oct. 29 Candlelight tours of
Roswell’s historic plantation house, ghost stories, costume contest and treats, 6-9 PM. $5 (free under 5).
archibaldsmithplantation.org.
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Roswell Tour of Homes – Sept. 17-18
HOME & GARDEN dazzlin’ dahlias fest
Highlands, N.C. Sept. 10 Celebrate the beauty of the dahlia at the Highlands Recreation Center, from 1-5 PM. $5. Patron Party: Sept 8. 828/787-
1050. highlandshistory.com.
DUNWOODY HOME TOUR Oct. 5 44th annual tour of the
Dunwoody Woman’s Club features four area homes. 9:30 AM-3 PM. Benefits the club’s service projects.
dunwoodywomansclub.com.
FALL ATL. HOME SHOW & OUTDOOR LIVING EXPO
Sept. 9-11 33rd annual show at
the Cobb Galleria Centre features 300+ exhibitors showcasing home improvement products and services, garden design ideas, speakers, demonstrations and Backyard Beer Garden ($5, 21+ only). 10 AM-6 PM Fri., 10 AM-7 PM Sat., 11 AM-5 PM Sun. Two Galleria Pkwy., Atl. $10 (free for 12 & under, 65 & older). Free on-site parking. atlantahomeshow.com.
770/798-1997.
GA. TRUST FALL RAMBLE Oct. 7-9 Explore Savannah’s
early streetcar suburbs, beloved downtown, and the lowcountry of the Moon River District on this exclusive tour of private homes and special projects to benefit the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. 404/885-7812.
georgiatrust.org.
NARI ATLaNTA TOUR OF REMODELED HOMES Oct. 22 View expansions and
renovations by the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry on self-
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guided tours through homes in Atlanta’s northern suburbs. 10 AM-4 PM. $25 ($20 adv.).
atlantaremodelingtour.com.
ROSWELL TOUR OF HOMES
Sept. 17-18 Tour historic private homes and public spaces, and get a peek at some of the city’s newer constructions at this event presented by the Roswell Historical Society. $25 ($20 adv). 770/992-
1665. societyrhs@bellsouth.net.
SPECIAL EVENTS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec. 3 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.
COTTON STATES CAT SHOW Nov. 5-6 78th annual Cotton
States CFA Championship and Household Pet Cat Show, plus vendors and rescue groups, at the Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 10 AM-4 PM. $8 ($5 children).
cottonstatescatclub.org.
COUGAR CLASSIC CAR SHOW & BAZAAR
Oct. 1 Benefit at The Cottage School with car show, arts & crafts, and garage sale. 10 AM-4 PM. 700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell. cottageschool.org.
disney on ice “FOLLOW YOUR HEART”
Oct. 5-9 Swim with Dory, cheer with the “Inside Out” emotions, reunite with Olaf, Anna and Elsa, and see the Disney Princesses at this ice skating spectacular at
www.southernSeasons.net
NARI Atlanta Tour – Oct. 22 Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr., Atl. 7:30 PM Wed., 10:40 AM & 7:30 PM Thurs.-Fri.; 10:30 AM, 2:30 & 6:30 PM Sat.; 1 & 5 PM Sun.
philipsarena.com. 800/745-3000.
FRANCES MCGAHEE YOUTH DAY PARADE Oct. 8 Festivities begin at First
Baptist Church on Mimosa Blvd. and end at Roswell Area Park on Woodstock Road at this 66th annual parade. Roswell Rec & Parks Dept.: 770/641-3705.
GEORGIA BRIDAL SHOW
Sept. 11 Bridal extravaganza at Infinite Energy Forum, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. Noon-5 PM. $15. eliteevents.com.
GEORGIA STATE PARKS
Sept. 10 Secrets of Homestead
Trail, Red Top Mtn. State Park, Acworth. 770/975-0055. Sept. 10 6-mile wilderness hike, Panola Mtn. State Park, Stockbridge. 770/389-7801. Sept. 10 2-mile geology hike, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs. 770/732-5871. Sept. 17 Bend Fest, Chattahoochee Bend State Park, Newnan. 770/254-7271. Sept. 17-18 Harvest Time at the Homestead, Red Top Mtn. State Park, Acworth. 770/975-0055. Sept. 24 “Your State Parks Day,” volunteer service projects. For a comprehensive listing of events, visit gastateparks.org.
MACY’S TREE LIGHTING
Nov. 20 Experience the magic
of the season at this 69th annual event at Lenox Square Mall with live entertainment, fireworks finale and late night shopping. 5 PM. 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atl.
REPTICON ATLANTA
Oct. 15-16 Reptile and exotic
animal show at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville. 10 AM-5 PM Sat., 10 AM-4 PM Sun. $10 ($5 ages 5-12, free for 4 & under). repticon.com.
RIVERS ALIVE CLEAN-UP
Sept. 24 Volunteer to help clean up along the waterways in Roswell at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road. 8-11 AM. 770/641-3742.
SESAME STREET LIVE
Sept. 17-18 “Elmo Makes Music” at the Fox Theatre. 10:30 AM, 2 & 5:30 PM Sat.; and 1 & 4:30 PM Sun. 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atl. 855/285-8499. foxtheatre.org. sesamestreetlive.com.
SNOW MOUNTAIN
Nov. 19-Feb. 25 (select dates)
A snow-packed mountainside of action-packed excitement, with single and family tubing, SnowZone play area and more. Ticketed event, plus park entry fee. 770/498-5690.
stonemountainpark.com.
STONE MTN. CHRISTMAS Nov. 12-Jan. 1 (select dates)
Stone Mtn. Park’s Crossroads is transformed into a winter wonderland with two million lights, parade, live shows, strolling carolers, Santa, the Snow Angel, Rudolph and Bumble, Ice Age 4D, sing-a-long train and holiday laser show. Adventure pass, plus park entry fee. stonemountainpark.
com. 770/498-5690.
UQUEST URBAN ADVENTURE RACE
Sept. 24 Teams of 2-4 people race through downtown hunting physical and mental challenges to earn points, with a live leaderboard and GPS tracking for fastpaced fun. Colony Square, 1197 Peachtree St., NE, Atl. 404/8792250. uquestusa.com.
Atlanta Brewing and Ice Co.’s 1890 “Old Cabinet” lagerbeer bottle. Classic Koken barber chair from Eli Sotto’s Midtown barber shop. Beehive wig and yellow fringe dress designed and worn onstage by Cindy Wilson of The B-52's in 1983. Ornate Fox Theatre auditorium seating end cap from 1929. Images courtesy of Atlanta History Center.
“Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta” exhibit at Atlanta History Center
ATTRACTIONS ATL. BOTANICAL GARDEN
Through Oct. 30 “Chihuly in the
Garden,” encore exhibit of Dale Chihuly’s spectacular works, with “Chihuly Nights” evening hours. Weekends Garden Chef Demos, Sat. & Sun., through Oct. Oct. 4-30 Scarecrows in the Garden, display of nearly 100 creations by area schools, artists and designers, with weekend family fun from 10 AM-4 PM. Oct. 23 Goblins in the Garden. Nov. 12-Jan. 7 Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, millions of lowvoltage LED displays set the grounds ablaze, 5-10 PM (except. Dec. 24 & 31). 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atl.
atlantabg.org. 404/876-5859.
aTLANTA HISTORY CENTER Sept. 17 Fall Folklife Festival,
10:30 AM-4:30 PM, explores Southern crafts and foodways, with artists, chefs and musicians. Oct. 21 Haunted Halloween Oct. 30 Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), free outdoor festival from noon-5 PM with traditional dancing, crafts, Mexican food and entertainment. Dec. 9, 16 Candlelight Nights, experience Christmas past with a candlelit stroll through the grounds and three historic houses, plus an arts & crafts market, cash bar and food for purchase. 5:30-9:30 PM. Exhibitions Through Oct. 10 “Fashion in Good Taste: Women in Atlanta, 1920-1969” at Swan House. Through Dec. 31 “Atlanta in 50 Objects” and “Native Lands: Indians and Georgia.” Through Jan. 16, 2017 Boyd Lewis photography at Margaret Mitchell House. Ongoing “Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta,” with artifacts, ephemera
and interactive media. 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atl. atlantahistorycenter.com.
404/814-4000.
BARRINGTON HALL
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Garden Tour Sept. 21, Nov. 16 Lecture Oct. 8-9 Viking Encampment 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell. 770/ 640-3855. southerntrilogy.com.
BULLOCH HALL
Sept. 18-26 “The Workes of Our
Hands,” samplers and handwork. 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell.
770/992-1731. bullochhall.org.
cALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 Poetry Reading
Sept. 10 Salute To America and
The Arts Celebrity Concert & Fest
Sept. 15 A Book Affair Sept. 22, Nov. 3 Family
Storytelling Oct. 28 Halloween Night Nov. 18-20 Holiday Pottery Sale (Preview Reception, Nov. 17). Nov. 21-Dec. 30 Christmas at Callanwolde Light Show, outdoor walking tour of illuminated holiday displays, $20. Open 6-10 PM daily (closed Nov. 25, Dec. 1, 24 & 25). Nov. 28-Dec. 13 Christmas at Callanwolde Designer Show House, mansion tour with rooms uniquely decorated for the holidays. $20 ($35 combo ticket with light show). 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atl.
404/872-5338. callanwolde.org.
cALLAWAY GARDENS
Sept. 2-4 Hot Air Balloon Fest with balloon glow at Robin Lake Beach, balloon flights, live music, classic car show, Kids Zone, beach activities and more. Sept. 4 Olympic Triathlon/ Duathlon & 5K. active.com. Sept. 30 Ida Cason Callaway
Foundation Golf Tournament Nov. 5 The Steeplechase Nov. 18-Jan. 7 Fantasy in Lights®, Christmas spectacular. Dec. 3 Santa Claus 10K Classic Pine Mountain. 1-800-CALLAWAY.
callawaygardens.com.
CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER
with live music, artists market, living history demonstrations, Irish dancers, children’s area and storytellers. Noon-6 PM. $5 suggested donation; $5 parking. Oct. 15 Run Like Hell 5K & Fun Like Heck Fun Run. Oct. 21-29 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours. 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atl.
Sept. 22 Sunset Sips: Old Chattanooga, 6:30-9:30 PM. Oct. 21-22, 28-29 Halloween Hikes, guided night hikes. Oct. 16 Harvest on the Hooch, Farm to Table Garden Fest with food/drink tastings, music, games, alpacas and more, 1-4 PM. Dec. 3 Back to Nature Holiday Market and Festival, 10 AM-5 PM. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770/992-
oaklandcemetery.com.
2055. chattnaturecenter.org.
archibaldsmithplantation.org. 678/639-7500.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
childrensmuseumatlanta.org.
FERNBANK MUSEUM
New WildWoods, outdoor nature experience. Exhibitions
Sept. 17-Jan. 2 “The World’s Largest Dinosaurs,” discover the staggering anatomy of some of the biggest creatures to ever live.
cocktails, cuisine and music, 7-11 PM Fri. 404/929-6400. 767 Clifton Road. 404/929-6300.
fernbankmuseum.org.
OAKLAND CEMETERY
Oct. 2 Sunday in the Park, 35th annual Victorian street festival
Open Hearth Cooking and Living History, 10 AM-2 PM. Sept. 23-24 25th Anniversary Oct. 8 Fall Farm Day Oct. 29 Spooktacular Night 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell.
Lasershow & Fireworks, 9 PM,
exhibit encourages children to explore their feelings. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atl. 404/659-KIDS.
Through Sept. 15 “A Beautiful Planet,” captured by astronauts aboard the ISS. Ongoing Martinis & IMAX® with
Sept. 9-10, 24, Oct. 8, 21-22
Sept. 3-5 Labor Day Weekend:
Through Sept. 4 “XOXO”
IMAX® screenings
SMITH PLANTATION HOME
Sept. 8-11 Yellow Daisy Festival. Sept. 30-Oct. 30 Pumpkin Fest Oct. 14-30 Southern Ghosts Tour Oct. 15-16 Highland Games Oct. 21-23 Country Living Fair Nov. 3-6 Indian Fest & Pow-Wow Nov. 12-Jan. 1 St. Mtn. Christmas Nov. 19-Feb. 25 Snow Mountain 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 770/498-5690.
stonemountainpark.com.
zOO ATLANTA
Sept. 10 Play the Animal Way Oct. 1-2 Sippin’ Safari: wine-
sampling, animal viewing, live music and tasty bites. Ages 21+ Oct. 22-23, 29-30 Boo at the Zoo 800 Cherokee Ave., Atl. 404/624-
2809. zooatlanta.org.
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sports and fitness
AGILE ON THE GREEN
may walk both days, Sat. only (20 miles) or Sun. only (10 miles).
Topgolf, Alpharetta. Benefits Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta. 12:30-5 PM. agileonthegreen.com.
itsthejourney.org. 404/531-4111.
AIDS WALK ATL. & 5K RUN
Fibrosis, from Chamblee MARTA Station to Buckhead Station Shopping Center. milesforcf.org.
Oct. 6 Charity golf tournament at
Oct. 16 Largest AIDS-related
fundraiser in the Southeast, with a pledge walk and run at Piedmont Park. 404/876-9255.
aidswalkatlanta.com.
AtH-HALF
Oct. 8 Health & Fitness Expo, 12-6 PM, The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens. Oct. 9 Half marathon in downtown Athens. Supports music and arts education for youth. athhalf.com.
ATLANTA BRAVES
Home Games Sept. 1 San Diego Padres Sept. 9-11 New York Mets Sept. 12-14 Miami Marlins Sept. 16-18 Washington Nationals Sept. 27-29 Philadelphia Phillies Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Detroit Tigers Games at Turner Field. 800/326-
4000. atlanta.braves.mlb.com.
ATLANTA FALCONS
Home Games Sept. 11 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Oct. 2 Carolina Panthers Oct. 23 San Diego Chargers Oct. 30 Green Bay Packers Nov. 27 Arizona Cardinals Dec. 4 Kansas City Chiefs Games at Georgia Dome, Atl.
atlantafalcons.com.
ATLANTA GLADIATORS
Home Games Oct. 14-15 Toledo Walleye Oct. 27 Wichita Thunder Nov. 4 Elmira Jackals Nov. 5 Orlando Solar Bears Nov. 8-11 Florida Everblades Nov. 24-25 Norfolk Admirals Nov. 27 South Carolina Stingrays Nov. 30 Greenville Swamp Rabbits Games at Infinite Energy Arena, Duluth. atlantagladiators.com.
Atl. Santa Speedo Run Dec. 10 Fun, community
BIG PEACH SIZZLER 10K Sept. 5 10K race for Cystic
Bike MS: COX Atlanta Peach Ride 2016
Oct. 1-2 30th cycling benefit of
the Ga. Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society starts at 8 AM Sat. at Newnan’s Blalock Lakes Sporting Club in Coweta County, with 30-, 60- and 100-mile route options through Chattahochee Hills to LaGrange, with shuttle return for one-day participants. $75 registration; $350 fundraising minimum. bikemsgeorgia.org.
678/534-3588.
CHOA FUNDRAISERS
Oct. 7 Marriott Childrens Charity
Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort, Stone Mountain. Nov. 5 Strong Legs Run
choa.org.
Eastside 10K
Dec. 3 Atlanta BeltLine Eastside
10K, run/walk through Inman Park, Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, Poncey Highland and Virginia Highland. Stoveworks, 112 Krog St. NE, Atl.
beltline.org/races.
FARE WALK FOR FOOD ALLERGY
Oct. 1 Family-friendly pledge walk at Chastain Park, Atl. Check-in/ activities: 9 AM. 404/990-3557.
STRONG LEGS RUN
MAGNOLIA CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT Oct. 11 Tournament at the
Marietta Country Club benefits The Autism Foundation of Georgia.
autismfoundationga.org.
Manna Fund Golf Classic Oct. 17 Benefit tournament at St.
Ives Country Club. 10 AM, shotgun start. mannafund.org.
MARLOW’S TAVERN GOLF CLASSIC
Sept. 19 18th annual tournament at Country Club of Roswell, with awards dinner and auction at Aqua blue. Benefits Special Olympics Georgia. 770/4149390 x 111. Susan.Skolnick@ specialolympicsga.org.
MEALS ON WHEELS ATL. GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sept. 12 16th annual event at the Capital City Club, Brookhaven to benefit Meals on Wheels. 404/6058450. scsatl.org.
PINK RIBBON CLASSIC golf tournament
Oct. 4 Support the American Cancer Society at The River Club in Suwanee at this 10th annual ladies golf tournament. Pink Ribbon Party, Oct. 2. pinkribbonclassic.org.
FOOL’S GOLD 60 & 100 MILE MTN. BIKE RACES
Roadracing Regional Sept. 16-18 Atl. Historic Races Sept. 28-Oct. 1 Petit Le Mans Oct. 8-9 NASA Nov. 4-6 SCCA ARRC 5300 Winder Hwy., Braselton.
Sept. 17 Part of the National Ultra Endurance Series, both races start/ finish at Anderson Creek Retreat in Ellijay. mountaingoatadventures. com/foolsgold.
ironkids alpharetta triathlon
Sept. 18 Largest kids triathlon in
ATLANTA 2-DAY WALK
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ROAD ATLANTA
run hosted by Manuel’s Tavern to benefit CHRIS Kids. atlantasantaspeedorun.org.
breast cancer, starts at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Participants
this benefit at Camp Twin LakesRutledge. Six road bike routes, from 5- to 100-miles, are offered, with rest stops, first aid, route marshals and bike technicians.
foodallergywalk.org.
the country, with a swim/bike/run competition promoting fitness fun for ages 6-15. 7 AM, Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta.
Oct. 15-16 Pledge walk for
downtown Atlanta, adjacent to Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Dr. Start time: 6:30 PM. Interactive Zone opens at 3:30 PM. Benefits Atlanta Community Food Bank, Back on My Feet, and Atlanta Braves Foundation.
KP CORPORATE RUN/WALK Sept. 22 5K Run/Walk through
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Sept. 10-11 WERA Motorcycle
roadatlanta.com. 800/849-RACE.
sandy springs lightning Sept. 17 26th annual 10k/5k
race kicks off Sandy Springs Festival. 86 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NW, Atl. Start times: 7:30 & 7:50 AM. Benefits Heritage Sandy Springs.
sandyspringslightning.com.
SPIN FOR KIDS
Oct. 16 Bike through the backroads of Morgan County at
spinforkids.org. Nov. 5 Annual event at Turner Field, Atlanta, with 10K Run (qualifier for Peachtree Road Race) at 8 AM; 5K at 9:15 AM; Mascot Trot at 10 AM; 2K Fun Run and Stroller Roll at 10:15 AM. 404/785GIVE. choa.org.
TEAL TROT 5k WALK/RUN
Sept. 10 Benefit walk at Piedmont Park for Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance, presented by Northside Cancer Institute. 10 AM start. Strollers and dogs on leash are welcome. 1342 Worchester Dr. NE, Atl. tealtrot.com. 404/255-1337.
THANKSGIVING DAY Half marathon and 5K
Nov. 24 Holiday race at Turner Field in downtown Atlanta with a half marathon (ages 14+), 5K (ages 8+), One Mile (ages 7+) and 50m Dash (ages 6 & under). atlantatrackclub.org.
UPTOWN RHODES RACE 5K AT THE HAUNTED CASTLE Oct. 29 Come in costume for this
dog- and stroller-friendly 5K that starts at 9 AM at Rhodes Hall and winds through Ansley Park, with a Halloween-themed after-party on the lawn. Benefits the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. 1516 Peachtree St. NW, Atl. active.com.
georgiatrust.org. 404/885-7812.
WALK FOR ANIMALS 5K
Oct. 16 Atlanta Humane Society pledge walk at Atlantic Station. atlwalk.org.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Sept. 24 Atlanta Beltline Oct. 8 Duluth Town Green Oct. 15 Cartersville
3-mile route. Registration, 8 AM; ceremony, 9 AM; walk, 9:30 AM. Free registration; participant pledges encouraged. Benefits Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter. act.alz.org.
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It All Starts at the Square
or William Faulkner, it was the centerpiece of his “own little postage stamp of native soil,” part of the rich vein he famously mined for storytelling treasure. For weekend fun-seekers out for a Mississippi small-town take on New Orleans, it’s the “Little Easy,” for Ole Miss football fans, the site of over-thetop tailgating. For foodies in search of a no-nonsense Southern culinary scene, it’s the place to pull up to several celebrated tables. And for bookworms of all persuasions, it’s paradise found.
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In happily walkable Oxford, much of the wealth wraps right around the historic courthouse square, or is steps from it. Pop into a social bar or boutique or gallery, or Neilson’s department store, in business since 1839, with time out for being torched along with other square buildings by 1864 federal troops. Pay respects to the bronze likeness of Faulkner resting on a bench in front of City Hall. Never mind that he was once ridiculed by certain citizens and nicknamed “Count No-Count” for his perceived uppity ways. Bringing home the Nobel Prize in 1949 changed all that, of course.
In happily walkable Oxford, much of the wealth wraps right around the historic courthouse square, or is steps from it.
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Here, too, is the town’s justly famed bookstore trio – Square Books, Off Square, and Square Jr. for kids. Square Books, where you can buy a coffee and settle in for a read on the balcony, serves up a satisfying feast with a focus on Mississippi’s own literary legacy, from Faulkner to Walker Percy, Eudora Welty to Willie Morris, Tennessee Williams to John Grisham, and still widening. Framed photographs of the lions eye you from the walls. Town square streets are also where you can start eating, notably at City Grocery, flagship of five restaurants launched by John Currence, a James Beard-award winner and author of Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey. The pulled pork alone could make you weep. Ditto the 110
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okra and collards and other Southernseasoned veggies on various menus, often sourced from nearby Woodson Ridge Farms. Other square lures: Bottle Tree Bakery, for jumpstarting the day with tasty pastries; Ajax Diner for soul food (pass the grits and greens); and chic McEwen’s Oxford for worth-the-calories drinks and desserts. Entertainment is easy to come by, but it would be hard to top “Thacker Mountain Radio Hour,” a live, Thursday evening broadcast at Off Square Books that could give “Prairie Home Companion” a run for its Lake Wobegon loyals. The weekly free show, billed as “live music and live literature,” has dedicated fans and the seats fill up fast.
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One of the newest entries at the square is Graduate Oxford, a cleverlystyled boutique property that will charm you into checking in once you enter the lobby. With decor featuring shelves of books, cotton candy-pink floors, and photos of Ole Miss sports stars and beauty queens, it’s a lively place to lay your head. The town was named for England’s Oxford in hopes of luring the university to this point on the Mississippi map. Which actually worked. With a nod to the tenuous English tie, a now-iconic red double-decker bus was imported to transport visitors to landmarks that lie beyond a strolling itinerary – one of them being the university that opened its doors here in 1848. Famed for its
fall football weekends and game day rituals, Ole Miss reigns when it comes to tailgating extravaganzas. Picture the 10 campus acres known as The Grove, shaded by ancient oaks and awash in tents where handsome linens, polished silver, and even chandeliers are not unknown. Food and drink abound. Cheers ring and hospitality reaches new heights. The Ole Miss campus, strikingly beautiful with its marches of magnolias and stately white columns, resonates with history, from its Lyceum bullet holes that relate a sad chapter of the 1962 integration story, to the J.D. Williams Library and its Blues Archive, a knockout assemblage of blues recordings and memorabilia. Christian Horan
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Board the same British bus to visit Rowan Oak, an 1840s Greek Revival house in a peaceful wooded setting where Faulkner lived from 1930 until he died in 1962. Among the original family furnishings are his writing table and Underwood portable typewriter, his pipe and boots, his favorite Jack Daniel’s. Notes he penciled on his study wall sketch the plot of his 1954 novel, A Fable. You’ll need wheels to reach some of the don’t-miss restaurant destinations. On a hungry morning, head for the aptly-named Big Bad Breakfast on North Lamar Boulevard, one of the Currence creations. Plates piled with serious comfort food – the likes of scratch biscuits and tomato gravy, cheese grits and bacon cured in house with Tabasco and brown sugar – will fire you up for sure. Then there’s rural Taylor Grocery, with big friendly tables in a rustic old building from the late 1880s. What you eat here is catfish, no discussion, while enjoying live music. Back at the square, saunter over to St. Peter’s Cemetery, burial place of many prominent citizens, including William Faulkner. At his grave site, pilgrims like to lift a glass in homage to the bard of Oxford, traditionally leaving a little behind in the bottle. The most popular libation: Faulkner’s favorite.
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farmers markets ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays 8:30 AM-1 PM. 21 Milton Ave., corner with Old Canton St., downtown. 404/402-5389. alpharettafarmersmarket.com.
DECATUR FARMERS MARKET
Wednesdays & Saturdays 9 AM1 PM Sat., through Dec. 17. 4-7 PM Wed., through Dec. 21. 308 Clairemont Ave., corner with Commerce Dr., on front lawn of First Baptist Church of Decatur.
cfmatl.org/decatur/.
EAST ATLANTA VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET
Thursdays 4-8 PM, through Dec.
22. 561 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atl. Street parking on Stokeswood Ave.
cfmatl.org/eav/.
GRANT PARK FARMERS MARKET
Sundays 9:30 AM-1:30 PM, through Dec. 18. 600 Cherokee Ave. SE, corner with Milledge Ave., Atl. cfmatl.org/grantpark/.
5BAKERY FRESH Double-crusted apple pie, chocolate chunk pecan pie, carrot cake and pumpkin macaroons are among the fall favorites at Alon’s Bakery & Market, with locations in Virginia-Highland and Perimeter. The namesake of executive chef/owner Alon Balshan, the European-style market offers everything from baked breads and handmade pastries to gourmet sandwiches and fine cheeses. alons.com 3SWEET TREAT Love, Cookie is a new line of treats launched by Baker Maid, a fourth generation New Orleans family-owned confection company. With the motto “small batch, big love,” the naturally-flavored cookies – ranging from Lemon Cooler and Almond Toffee Crunch to Dark Chocolate Mint (selected as a finalist in the 2016 sofi™ awards) – are made from locally-sourced raw materials for a fresh, homemade taste. $3.99; available at select grocers and online. lovecookie.com
3Specialty brew Fans of Atlanta’s Buttermilk Kitchen can now take home their own coffee blend, thanks to a collaboration between the restaurant’s chef Suzanne Vizethann and Smyrna roaster Rev Coffee. Made from Brazil Cerrado and Costa Rica Linda Vista beans with a rich and creamy walnut flavor, the Buttermilk Kitchen Blend is available in 12-ounce bags with whole or ground beans at Lucy’s Market, Brookhaven Provisions and Buttermilk Kitchen. buttermilkkitchen.com 114
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HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays 8:30 AM-noon, through Oct. Century Springs East Parking Lot, 6100 Lake Forrest Dr., corner with Mt. Vernon Hwy. sandyspringsfarmersmarket.com.
MARIETTA SQUARE FARMER’S MARKET
Weekends 9 AM-noon Sat., through Dec.; noon-3 PM Sun., through Oct. North Park Square, 65 Church St., Marietta. mariettasquarefarmersmarket. net. 770/499-9393.
piedmont park GREEN MARKET
Saturdays 9 AM-1 PM, through Dec. 10. Inside the 12th Street and Piedmont Avenue NE park entrance, Atl. piedmontpark.org.
PONCE CITY FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays 4-8 PM, through Dec. 20. BeltLine Shed, Eastside Trail, Atl. cfmatl.org/pcfmbeltline/.
ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Saturdays 8 AM-Noon, through Oct. 29. On the grounds of Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. roswellfam. com.
WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
Sundays 10 AM-2 PM, through
Dec. 18. 1100 Howell Mill Road NW, at the corner with 14th St. NW, Atl.
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Italian Allure: il Giallo “Life is a combination of magic and pasta,” the late Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini once said. I’m inclined to agree, particularly after my recent visit to il Giallo Osteria & Bar.
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ull disclosure: I’ve known both partners – Chef Jamie Adams and General Manager Leonardo Moura – for more than a dozen years, and I’m grateful to consider them both friends. In fact, I’m a little embarrassed to admit that it took me nearly a year to visit il Giallo. Shame on me. Chef Jamie really knows his way around the cuisine of Italy, as he cooked around the boot-shaped country for five years before settling in at Buckhead Life restaurants Pricci and Veni Vidi Vici back in Atlanta. When he and Leonardo (also at Veni Vidi Vici before it closed at the end of its lease in 2015) got serious about having a restaurant of their own, he knew that fresh, handcrafted pasta needed to be the cornerstone of the menu, both because it could help
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set the restaurant apart and because it would give him the most flexibility to adapt to guests’ individual requests and preferences. Driving into the il Giallo lot feels a bit like making a discovery, since it’s tucked on the backside of a rather nondescript shopping center in Sandy Springs. Finding it is worth the effort, however. The generous bar and clubby lounge area offers ample space for a pre-meal aperitif, and the dining room is warm and spacious, with tables fanning out from an open kitchen with, of course, a pasta-making station in the forefront. My recent meal began with earthy duck and rabbit meatballs. Nestled in a rich gravy of mushrooms and Vidalia onions, they were a welcome twist on typical meatballs and marinara. For a second starter, fired over a wood-stoked
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flame, the octopus is so meaty and tender you might swear it’s another meat entirely (the briny sea-flavor remains though, thank goodness). Served with potatoes smashed with fruity olive oil and tart pickled onions, it was, in a word, sublime. I know I could have done the “Italian” thing and ordered a small primi course, followed by a fish or meat for a secondi. Though the milk-braised pork shank, roasted branzino and spicy NY strip all sounded delicious, I was there for the pasta and opted to indulge to the fullest in all of its carb-y goodness. Plump agnolotti, filled with rich roasted duck and nutty fontina cheese, arrived in a pool of brown butter, crispy sage and pecans, tasting like the best of the countryside in bitesized pillows. Next, broad, tender pappardelle noodles created a nest for delicate Georgia shrimp and mixed wild mushrooms. Spaghetti and meatballs, sautéed in a delicate tomato and garlic sauce, rounded out the trio. Though it was arguably the least complicated of the three, it displayed the heart and soul of Chef Jamie’s kitchen, stunning in its simplicity. When you think about it, pasta is simple. Some are little more than flour, water, egg and salt. But in the hands of a master, the combination becomes something special, magical even. Truthfully, I could’ve forgone the final course, but for the fact Chef Jamie himself sung the praises of two desserts in particular. The pizza di fragole was a creative take on pizza: airy puff pastry became the foundation for organic strawberry jam, and fontina, stracchino and mascarpone cheeses, all drizzled with tart balsamic. Likewise, the budino di pane was a smart twist on standard bread pudding, with toothsome croissants as the foundation, topped with chocolate and salted caramel sauces, and vanilla gelato. It was a fitting end to a decadent, transporting meal. At il Giallo, the pasta is on-point, there’s a hint of magic in the way the staff welcomes guests, and it feels like they may have just found the key to la dolce vita. Visit il Giallo Osteria & Bar at 5920 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. 404/709-2148. ilgialloatl.com 118
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Dining Guide AMERICAN
ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE 2355 Peachtree Road NE, Atl., 404/254-0219. 4075 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta, 770/837-3440. 4300 Paces Ferry Road, Vinings, 770/384-0012. 4745 Ashford Dunwoody Road, 770/408-0110. 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. Signature dishes include Niman Ranch Slow Roasted Pork and Zinfandel Braised Beef Short Rib. p }}} aria-atl.com. ★★★ ATLANTA GRILL 181 Peachtree St. NE @ The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta, 404/221-6550. Grilled steaks, chops, seafood and Southerninspired cuisine are served in a warm, clubby atmosphere. p }}} ritzcarlton.com. ATLAS 88 W. Paces Ferry Road NW @ St. Regis Atlanta, 404/600-6471. Farmfresh, seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences. p }}} atlasrestaurant.com. 120
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BACCHANALIA 1198 Howell Mill Road, Atl. 404/365-0410. Great service and generous portions with a heavenly menu of specialties served in a warehouse-chic setting. p h }}} starprovisions.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 }} canoeatl.com. ★★★
BETTER HALF 349 14th St., Bldg. C, Atl., 404/695-4547. Seasonal menu reflects the best products the South has to offer in a casually refined spot. p }} betterhalfatl.com.
CAPITAL GRILLE-ATLANTA 255 E. 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. ★★
BLUE RIDGE GRILL 1261 W. 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. ★★★ 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. ★★★
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. 5CHURCH 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Atl. 404/400-3669. Eclectic dishes, from lamb burger and Frogmore stew to smoked Pekin duck, served in a neo-Victorian setting, with a 200-bottle wine list and specialty cocktails. p }} 5churchatlanta.com.
4TH & SWIFT 621 North Ave. NE, Atl. 678/904-0160. Enjoy such specialties as 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. 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. 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, Peachtree Corners. 678/421-1720. Creative, seasonal menu in a casually elegant setting. p }} grace1720.com. ★★ HAVEN RESTAURANT AND BAR 1441 Dresden Dr., Ste. 160, Atl. 404/969-0700. Casual neighborhood dining 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. 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
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}} joeydsoakroom.com. ★★ JP ATLANTA 230 Peachtree St., Ste. 1150, Atl. 404/523-7600. The latest creation of John C. Portman Jr. combines refined cuisine and contemporary elegance, with innovative dishes made with fresh local ingredients. p h }}} jp-atlanta.com. LIVINGSTON RESTAURANT AND BAR 659 Peachtree St. @ Georgian Terrace Hotel. 404/897-5000. Fresh American cuisine in a classy setting. p }} livingstonatlanta.com. LITTLE BACCH 1198 Howell Mill Road, Atl. 404/365-0410. Intimate dining with ingredient-driven menu, abundant with fresh-grown produce and seasonal flavors, plus hand-crafted cocktails. Specialties include caviar service, oysters, cheese soufflé, whole roasted heritage chicken, dry-aged beef and chocolate soufflé and fruit tarts. p }} starprovisions.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. Farm-fresh seasonal fare, from Ga. Mountain Trout 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
Buckhead Diner 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. 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 14th St. NE @ Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. 404/253-3840. Seasonal and regional favorites, from crispy lobster with shittake sticky rice and Asian vegetables to barbecue “Kobe” short-rib with smoked Gouda grits, in an elegant setting. p }} fourseasons.com. ★★★ PUBLIK DRAFT HOUSE 654 Peachtree St., Atl. 404/885-7505. Great gastropub cuisine served in a fun place. p } publikatl.com. RATHBUN’S 112 Krog St., Atl. 404/5248280. New American food served with Southern flair in a swanky space at the QUICK GUIDE p reservations h dress restrictions } entrees $10-20 }} entrees $20-30 }}} entrees $30+
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Aria 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. REVIVAL 129 Church St., Decatur. 470/2266770. Kevin Gillespie’s family-style dining experience with traditional Southern-inspired dishes with farm-fresh ingredients. p }} revivaldecatur.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. 102 S. Main St., Alpharetta, 770/752-1888. 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 offered in family-style small plates, plus 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., 404/846-
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1552. 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.
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. ★★
SHULA’S 347 GRILL 3405 Lenox Road NE @ Atlanta Marriott Buckhead. 404/848-7345. Signature meals from Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula in a casual chic setting. p } shulas347atlanta.com.
THE SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN 3035 Peachtree Road NE, Atl. 404/939-9845. Gastropub offers a fresh, modern take on traditional dishes made with locally sourced ingredients in a gorgeous top floor space in the Buckhead Atlanta Shops development. p h }} thesoutherngentlemanatl.com.
SOUTH CITY KITCHEN 1144 Crescent Ave. NE, Atl., 404/873-7358. 1675 Cumberland Pkwy. SE, Vinings, 770/435-0700. 3350 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atl., 404/815-6677. The Old South meets the big city, with contemporary Southern cuisine, from fried chicken to garlic-sautéed collards, dished out from the exhibition kitchen. p }} fifthgroup.com. ★★★ SOUTHERN ART 3315 Peachtree Road NE @ InterContinental Buckhead. 404/946-9070. Southern-inspired cuisine and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere, with an artisan ham bar, vintage pie table, and sophisticated bar and lounge. Dine on baked oysters with crispy pork belly, chicken & dumpling soup and Low Country seafood. p }} southernart.com. TAP 1180 Peachtree St., Atl. 404/347-2220. Gastropub with innovative comfort food, extensive draft beer and barrel wine selections, and convivial setting. p } tapat1180.com. TERRACE BISTRO 176 Peachtree St. NW @ The Ellis Hotel. 678/651-2770. Flavorful farm-to-table dishes served in a chic setting. p }} ellishotel.com/dining.
THE SUN DIAL RESTAURANT 210 Peachtree St. NW @ 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. THREE SHEETS 6017 Sandy Springs Cir., Atl. 404/303-8423. A refreshing escape with cocktails, music and small plates. } threesheetsatlanta.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, with live blues music. p }} twourbanlicks.com. QUICK GUIDE p reservations h dress restrictions } entrees $10-20 }} entrees $20-30 }}} entrees $30+
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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. YEAH! BURGER 1168 Howell Mill Road, Ste. E, 404/496-4393. 1017 N. Highland Ave., Va.-Highland, 404/437-7845. Organic, ecofriendly restaurant offers customizable burgers in a fast-casual format. } yeahburger.com. ZEAL 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 678/401-7142. Chic, farm-to-table modern eatery with chef-inspired menu, plus craft beers, boutique wines and spirits in a relaxed atmosphere. p }} zealrestaurant.com.
BRAZILIAN
FIRE OF BRAZIL 218 Peachtree St. NW, Atl. 404/525-5255. Marinated slow roasted choice cuts of meat prepared in Brazilian tradition. p }}} fireofbrazil.com.
FOGO DE CHAO 3101 Piedmont Road, Atl. 404/266-9988. Delectable cuts of fire-roasted meats, gourmet salads and fresh vegetables, and a variety of side dishes. p }}} fogodechao.com. ★★★
CHINESE
CANTON HOUSE 4825 Buford Hwy., Chamblee. 770/936-9030. Cantonese cuisine, specializing in dim sum, served in a spacious dining room with friendly service. } cantonhouserestaurant.com. ★★★★ HONG KONG STAR 4719 Lower Roswell Road, Ste. 110, Marietta. 770/5092129. Exciting dishes with Asian flair, with great service and inviting setting. } hongkongstarmenu.com. P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO 7925 N. Point Pkwy., Alpharetta, 770/992-3070. 500 Ashwood Pkwy., Atl., 770/352-0500. 3333 Buford Dr., Buford, 678/546-9005. 1624 Cumberland Mall, Ste. LS108, Atl., 770/8035800. Enjoy diced chicken wrapped in lettuce leaves, orange-peel beef with chili peppers, and wok-fried scallops with lemon sauce in a stylish space. p }} pfchangs.com.
THE REAL MANDARIN HOUSE 6263 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/255-5707. Upscale Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, with dishes ranging from Orange Beef and Sake Sea Bass to Peking Duck and Lettuce Wrap Chicken. } mandarinhousesandysprings.com. ★★
CREOLE
MCKINNON’S LOUISIANE RESTAURANT 3209 Maple Dr., Atl. 404/237-1313. Louisiana seafood dishes reflect the refined cooking of New Orleans and the pungent dishes of the Cajun Bayou. p }} mckinnons.com.
ECLECTIC
LAST WORD 701 Highland Ave., Ste. 5, Atl. 404/343-1274. Innovative cocktails and chef-driven fare in a communal, relaxed bar setting. Specialties: lamb belly shawarma and hand-rolled couscous with braised beef cheek. p } lastwordatl.com.
FRENCH
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St. Cecilia include white Gulf shrimp, sautéed short smoked mountain trout and Maine cod. p }} buckheadrestaurants.com. ★★★★
offers a cultural fusion of cuisine, from calamari and lamb chops to sosaties and chicken curry, in lively setting. p }} 10degreessouth.com.
LA PETITE MAISON 6510 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 404/303-6600. Charming French bistro offers everything from filet mignon to grilled salmon. } lapetitemaisonbistro.com. ★★
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LE BILBOQUET 3035 Peachtree Road, Ste. A180, Atl. 404/869-9944. Simple, classic French cooking brings a slice of Parisian café culture to the neighborhood. p }}} lebilboquetatlanta.com. NIKOLAI’S ROOF 255 Courtland St., Atl. 404/221-6362. Superb cuisine, impeccable service and award-winning wine list, with skyline views from the 30th floor of the Hilton Atlanta. p }}} nikolaisroof.com. ★★★
FUSION
AQUA BLUE 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770/643-8886. Global cuisine, from seafood and sushi to steaks and chops, plus signature drinks, in a welcoming environment. p }} aquablueatl.com. ★★ 10 DEGREES SOUTH 4183 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/705-8870. South African restaurant 124
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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. ★★★★
ITALIAN
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. BARAONDA RISTORANTE & BAR 710 Peachtree St., Atl. 404/879-9962. Authentic Italian, from homemade pastas and pizzas to grilled dishes, served in a charming setting, with an expansive wine list. p }} baraondaatlanta.com. CIBO E BEVE 4969 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/250-8988. Celebrates the vibrant food, wine and culture of Italy, with the best seasonal produce from local growers. p }} ciboatlanta.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, Ste. 15, Atl. 404/892-1414. Fresh seasonal cuisine is created with country French, Mediterranean and Italian influences. p }} starprovisions.com. IL LOCALINO 467 N. Highland Ave., Atl. 404/222-0650. Italian favorites served up in a fun setting, with eclectic decor and warm hospitality. p }} illocalino.com. ★★★★ LA GROTTA 2637 Peachtree Road NE, Atl, 404/231-1368. 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, 770/395-9925. Enjoy a three-course dinner in an intimate place overlooking a beautiful garden. p h }} lagrottaatlanta.com. ★★★★ LA TAVOLA 992 Virginia Ave. NE, Atl.
404/873-5430. Cozy, authentic Italian trattoria serves classics like spaghetti and meatballs and more adventurous dishes. p }} latavolatrattoria.com. MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 3368 Peachtree Road, Atl., 404/816-9650. 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, 770/8043313. Divine dining in a nostalgic setting reminiscent of pre-World War II Little Italy. p } maggianos.com.
In the kitchen n THE HUNGRY FAN’S GAME DAY COOKBOOK, DAINA FALK (OXMOOR HOUSE)
From pulled pork sandwiches and slowcooked ribs to sky-high stadium chili, Daina Falk offers 165 fan-friendly recipes for the ultimate game day experience. That includes fresh takes on classics like Buffalo wings, sliders and layered dips; signature dishes from star athlethes, including LeBron James (HoneyLime Sriracha Salmon) and Dikembe Mutombo (Chicken Moambé); and chapters devoted to drinks, desserts and homemade condiments and sauces. The book also offers tips on planning menus, packing snacks and finding top stadium eats. For more tailgating fun, check out her website, HungryFan.com.
MEDICI 2450 Galleria Pkwy. @ Renaissance Waverly Hotel. 770/953-4500. Mediterraneaninspired Tuscan grill with herb-rubbed prime steaks, hand-crafted pastas and market-fresh seafood. p }} mediciatlanta.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.
n COOKING WITH THE MUSE, MYRA KORNFELD AND STEPHEN MASSIMILLA ( Tupelo Press)
PORTOFINO 3199 Paces Ferry Place, Atl. 404/231-1136. Neighborhood bistro offers simple pastas and innovative appetizers and entrees with an attentive staff. p }} portofinoatl.com.
Celebrating real food and the rich cycles and traditions behind it, this seasonal cookbook features 150 recipes that highlight fresh, local ingredients and encourage the use of seasonal produce, wild seafood, traditional fats, and meat from pasture-raised animals. The delectable dishes are presented by season, from autumn’s bountiful harvest (Cranberry-Glazed Roast Turkey) to winter’s healthy comfort food (NutButter-and-Jam-Stuffed French Toast), spring’s green veggies (Mediterranean Asparagus Ricotta Frittata) and summer’s succulent fruits (Peach-Indigo Blueberry Crisp). Served alongside are interesting and beautiful literary pieces about food, cooking and eating.
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, from Carnaroli rice risotto to a whole roasted fish, served in a cozy setting in a revived brick storefront. p }} urestaurants.com. ST. CECILIA 3455 Peachtree Road NE @ Buckhead’s Pinnacle Building. 404 /554-9995. Dine on divine coastal European food in a sumptuous setting, with small plates, seasonal entrées like Maine sea scallops, and handmade pasta dishes. p }} stceciliaatl.com. SUGO 10305 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth. 770/817-8000. An inspiring blend of unique family style dishes, from Mediterranean mussels to Greek pizza, served with gracious hospitality. p } sugorestaurant.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.
JAPANESE
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. Fresh, authentic sushi that’s creatively presented and highly praised, with attentive service, intimate seating and relaxed atmosphere. } sushihuku.com. UMI 3050 Peachtree Road NW, Atl. 404/841-0040. Modern Japanese flavors QUICK GUIDE p reservations h dress restrictions } entrees $10-20 }} entrees $20-30 }}} entrees $30+
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hand-cut steaks, in a casual yet elegant setting. p }} raysrestaurants.com. RAY’S ON THE RIVER 6700 Powers Ferry Road, Atl. 770/955-1187. A palatepleasing menu of fresh seafood and fine cut steaks, an award-winning wine list and a romantic view of the Chattahoochee assure a delightful dining experience. p h }} raysrestaurants.com. ★★★ THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM 1100 Peachtree St. NE, Atl. 404/475-2277. Feast on fresh seafood, flown in daily, in a setting as sleek as a 1930s ocean liner. p }}} theoceanaire.com.
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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, wellrounded wine list and upbeat vibe. p }} theoptimistrestaurant.com.
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Ray’s Rio Bravo in a sophisticated, contemporary setting. Chef Fuyuhiko Ito’s menu showcases the freshest fish from the world’s finest markets; diverse beverages include exclusive craft sake, handmade cocktails and artisan roasted coffee. p }} umiatlanta.com.
MEDITERRANEAN
ECCO 40 7th St., Atl. 404/347-9555. A bold approach to seasonal European cuisine, from paninis, pastas and pizza to fig-glazed lamb loin, served in a warm, welcoming setting, with award-winning Old World and New World wine lists and hand-crafted cocktails. p }} ecco-atlanta.com. ★★★
MEXICAN
NUEVO LAREDO CANTINA 1495 Chattahoochee Ave., Atl. 404/352-9009. Fresh Mexican fare, including chicken mole, pork tender briskets, lobster tacos and enchiladas, served by an attentive staff in a fun, casual environment. p } nuevolaredocantina.com.
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.
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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 126
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RUMI’S KITCHEN 6152 Roswell Road, Atl. 404/477-2100. Fresh Persian dishes, from kabobs and dolmeh to fresh-baked flat bread, served in an intimate dining room with attentive hospitality. } rumisrestaurant.com.
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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 prime steaks in an elegant setting, with classic cocktails. p }} candsoysterbar.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
CAPE DUTCH 1782 Cheshire Bridge NE, Atl. 404/343-0313. Globally-inspired dishes highlight braai (African barbecue) techniques, from wood-grilled steaks to seafood, in a sophisticated setting. p }} capedutchrestaurant.com.
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ALMA COCINA 191 Peachtree St. NE, Atl. 404/968-9662. Dine on green chorizo tostadas, bay scallop ceviche and braised goat huaraches in a spirited venue. p } alma-atlanta.com. RAY’S RIO BRAVO 6450 Powers Ferry Road, Atl. 770/612-2829. Fresh Tex-Mex cuisine, from Chili Con Queso to Grilled & Sizzling Fajitas, is served in a fun and festive setting. p } raysriobravo.com.
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COOKS & SOLDIERS 691 14th St. NW, Atl. 404/996-2623. Enjoy pintxos and wood-grilled meats and seafood inspired by the Basque region, as well as a wine, cider and cocktail program, in a vibrant, contemporary space. p }} cooksandsoldiers.com.
STEAKHOUSES
BLT STEAK 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. @ 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.
Southerners can rejoice in a smorgasbord of tasting events this fall, with restaurants showing off their culinary chops from Atlanta to Savannah. Here’s a sampling: • Taste of Buckhead, Sept. 15 at The Stave Room at American Spirit Works. tasteofbuckhead.org • Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival, Sept. 16-18 on Jekyll Island. jekyllisland.com • St. Simons Island Food + Spirits Festival, Oct. 5-9 on St. Simons Island. ssifoodandspirits.com • Brookhaven Chili Cook Off, Oct. 8 at Brookhaven Park. brookhavenchilicookoff.com • Taste of Atlanta, Oct. 21-23 at Midtown’s Technology Square. tasteofatlanta.com • Savannah Food & Wine Festival, Nov. 7-13 at multiple venues in Savannah. savannahfoodandwinefestival.com
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 }} kevinrathbun.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
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clubby setting with oak walls and leather seats. p }} mckendricks.com. ★★★★ MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 303 Peachtree Center Ave., Atl., 404/577-4366. Generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees served in an upscale environment. 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. ★★★ OAK STEAKHOUSE 950 Third St., Alpharetta. 678/722-8333. A fresh take on the classic steakhouse with inspired dishes served in a modern environment. p }}} oaksteakhouseatlanta.com. 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 11655 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 770/777-1500. 267 Marietta St. @ Embassy Suites Centennial Park, 404/223-6500. 3285 Peachtree Road NE @ Embassy Suites Buckhead, 404/365-0660. Revered by steak connoisseurs for its USDA prime, aged Midwestern cornfed beef, 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. ★★★ THE PALM 3391 Peachtree Road @ Westin Buckhead 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. Authentic cuisine in a relaxing setting. p } ★★ 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 THAI CUISINE 1104 Canton St., Roswell. 770/640-0788. Authentic street-style Thai. p } ricethairoswell.com. TAMARIND SEED 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Atl. 404/873-4888. Authentic Thai, from roasted duck breast to braised lamb tenderloin, in an upscale setting. p }}} tamarindseed.com. QUICK GUIDE p reservations h dress restrictions } entrees $10-20 }} entrees $20-30 }}} entrees $30+
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Finding Peace In a World That Seems Without It The wise Mahatma Gandhi said, “Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.” But how? How can we find and hold onto a sense of peace within a world that seems to continuously make us afraid? We hear echoing news chattering around us, being discussed between us and filling our bodies with distress – the world seems to feel more dangerous than ever before. New questions confuse our old sense of stability and make us look around corners with a new fear that our childhoods did not prepare us for. Our minds feel at unrest. If you are like me, something inside of you is not comfortable here. You truly, deeply, want to feel at peace. We yearn to feel a renewed sense of safety to soften the harshness of the images coming at us – we just want to feel GOOD again. But how are we to find calm amidst a world with so much unrest? The answer lies within Gandhi’s quote: we must look within. To the logical mind, this seems impossible. Quieting the mind and bringing peace to the soul seem like unreachable tasks. We are so inundated with anxiety that our bodies have learned to react by holding fear and living with heightened levels of stress, constantly releasing cortisol (stress hormones) into our systems. Through logic and cultural messaging, we have trained ourselves to cope in this way. But modern medicine has finally discovered how harmful it is for our bodies to continuously live in a state of stress. It is literally making us sick. So how do we reverse this cycle? We must put aside logic, stress and fear for a moment and search for something based on higher-level emotions, such as contentment, pleasure and joy. By tuning into a deeper emotional awareness, we can tap into our spiritual sides, where love and peace always reside. Science is finding more evidence that this is the missing link to 128
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raising our overall whole body well-being. Research on the effects of body-brain calming methods, such as meditation, shows that the benefits include more happiness, feeling more empathy toward others, increased gratitude, greater mental clarity and improved immunity. Brain studies show that by resting the mind through turning off the noise and tuning into silence, you are engaging the right hemisphere of the brain – the one that triggers creativity, intuition and positivity. Logic gets turned down, and good feelings get turned up. With the simple act of disconnecting from the buzz of the world and reconnecting with the quiet of the inner self, you can find a peace that the world cannot touch. Neutrality heals the soul. This peace is continuously accessible and waiting for us to relax ourselves within it. It is divine and part of connecting to a source of love much higher than anything in this world. This can be as simple as walking mindfully amongst the trees, sitting quietly in a sacred space, or closing your eyes softly after you park your car, taking deep breaths for several minutes. Even if it’s for only one minute, by turning off external noise and taking a few deep, slow inhalations, your body is instantly told to slow down. Consciousness opens up. Stress hormones dissolve. Your metabolic systems respond to this emotionalspiritual shift by lowering your heart rate and opening a more accepting awareness of the self and others. Here is you: Emotion + Body + Mind + Spirit = the Whole Self. By nurturing these four parts of the self through mindful moments of quiet, the body and soul are drawn back to a place of peace that influences your day, week, and eventually your entire way of being. The body is granted restoration, inspiration and peace. The peace that we are all looking for.
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