Movin' and Shakin'
2007-01-24 23:33:02
Pack your bags, we're headed to Buckhead! Seasons 52,
the Darden restaurant group's piece de resistance, has opened for
lunch (try the grouper risotto, at left), and promises to take away some of Nava's lunch money, while Posh, Tom Catherall's venture at the former Seeger's location has everyone talking. And bridal belle Anne Barge, the last of the three to open her new digs in the area, has traded her Four Seasons location for West Paces.
Yum!
2007-01-24 03:27:49
I love discovering cool new dining spots. Yesterday my friend Maizie Hale took me to lunch at Little Alley Tapas in Roswell (tucked into a small strip center off Holcomb Bridge Road) where I had the most delicious She Crab Soup and Tuna and Salmon Tartare. The menu looks amazing and the portions are LARGE tapas. Cool plywood cutout art (for sale) line the walls and I am told they have live music and Flamenco dancing on certain nights. Can’t wait to go back for dinner.
Nuovo in Atlanta!
2007-01-24 01:20:25
Now open is Toscano & Sons Italian Market
-- a small Italian market stocked with fresh Italian meats, cheeses,
wine, coffee, dolci (chocolates and candy), pastries and more. And
don't forget to stop by at lunch for one of their warm, specialty
paninis. The Grand Opening celebration starts tomorrow with Italian
language lessons, the Italian Coffee Challenge and of course -- free
samples! Delizioso! Check the website for more information. www.toscanoandsons.com. 1000 Marietta Street, Suite 106, Atlanta
30318.
Martha may I?
2007-01-19 20:52:08
For those who've been living (ahem) under a rug, Martha
Stewart is in town, and yours truly is very excited about meeting her tonight at America'sMart, where she will unveil her new area rug collection in conjuction with Safavieh
(look for the collection to arrive soon at Bungalow Classic on the
Westside, 404/351-9120). For those more interested in her
Williams-Sonoma visit at Lenox Square tomorrow to promote her newest
744-page tome, Homekeeping Handbook, the Peach Buzz is offering daily tips from the book.
Looking for something to do?
2007-01-19 04:12:16
The latest e-newsletter from Callanwolde Fine Arts Center just arrived in my inbox. They've got lots of things going on over there, including Tango Night with Tango Rio! Check it out.
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Gold Rush
2007-01-18 03:20:06
At Fay Gold Gallery, Selected Works by Atlanta artist Michael Gibson are showing now. 764 Miami Circle, Suite 210
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Tara Guerard at Pieces tonight!
2007-01-16 22:25:05
Renowned Charleston event coordinator and entertainer extraordinaire Tara Guerard will be signing copies of her new book, Southern Weddings: New Looks from the Old South, at Pieces tonight from 4pm to 6 pm in Buckhead. Voyeurs will enjoy flipping through the pages of shop owner Lee Boren Kleinhelter's own wedding, which graces Guerard's book. Pieces, 3234 Roswell Rd., 404/869-2476.
at the junction
2007-01-16 05:06:24
New restaurant coming soon to the Westside!
Georgia's Emerging Artists
2007-01-13 03:31:30
Support the hottest new artists in Georgia
tonight at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
The event and fundraiser features 37 of Georgia's emerging artists, and
at least 10% of the proceeds will be
donated back to MOCA. Tonight 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., tomorrow 10 - 5 and Sunday by appointment.
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Winter Daze
2007-01-11 21:32:06
It may be mid-January, but a host of new cultural happenings promises to alleviate any winter "blahs" you may be feeling. Internationally acclaimed Atlanta glass artist Hans Godo Frabel's Orchid Daze installation of glass sculptures (left) in the form of orchids, rare and endangered species at the Botanical Gardens begins January 27th. Also that weekend is your final chance at the High to see the first installment of Louvre Atlanta's "Kings Drawings" before they head back to Paris. And not to be outdone, the Fernbank Museum premieres its newest iMAX film Hurricane on the Bayou, a tour of New Orleans and the Lousiana bayou, pre- and post-Katrina via four well-known blues musicians, on the 18th.
Warm up to the arts
2007-01-30 21:18:40
I feel like the cold snap is slowing everyone down just a bit -- so
what could be more perfect than warming up inside some of the city's
art galleries and taking in the new shows? Lots opened over the weekend
and are running through the end of February. Here's the roundup:
Anne Irwin Fine Art has work by self-taught artist David Arms; Orchid Daze with Frabel opened at the Botanical Garden; Marcia Wood Gallery is showing Venske & Spanle's Perchance to Dream and New Work by Amanda Hughen; catch the last half of Luminosity at Huff Harrington Fine Art; a new show opens on Thursday at Lagerquist Gallery - work by Ted Goerschner, Barbara Evans and Sabre Esler will be on display; Solomon Projects has J.D. Walsh's new show Slow Fade; 12 Stories of Birth and Destruction by Gerry Hull is on display at Mason Murer Projects; bold paintings by Brian Schellinger are at Romo Gallery; and The Lowe Gallery has Michael David's Requiem for a Gangster.
Enjoy!
mark your calendars...
2007-02-01 02:48:33
On Thursday, February 22, 2007, at 8 p.m., the Atlanta History Center will present "Timeless Landscape Design: The Four-Part Master Plan. The event will be to mark the arrival of the new book by Hugh Dargan
and Mary Palmer Dargan, nationally known principals in the
Atlanta-based firm of Dargan Landscape Architects. In their new book, Timeless Landscape Design: The Four-Part Master Plan
(Gibbs Smith, Publisher, January 2007), the Dargans explore the depth of visual
art in landscape design. According to the outdoor design
duo, the map to creating flawless landscapes lies in the unique
four-part master plan and the skillful application of the art elements:
line, color, form, and texture, as well as broader design principles
such as proportion, scale, and focalization. Combined, these techniques
are the groundwork for defining “timeless landscapesâ€Â—those that please
the eye, nourish the soul, and make living easier. Sounds like a fascinating event to me.
Field Trip
2007-02-02 03:55:23
It may have been one of the coldest and rainiest days of the year, but that did not stop me and a small, determined group of others from attending lifestyle designer Christine Eisner's Field
Trip this morning. Bright and early (at 9:15 to be exact), our first stop was to the Blue Heron Nature preserve, located just one block from the hustle and bustle of Roswell Road! It's amazing that such serenity can exist in the urban areas of North Buckhead. Our host, Nancy Jones, was a delight. Our next stop was to Jones' wonderful condominium, which was such a personal, happy space. It was a real treat to be there with the other "field trippers." Onward, C Lighting was our final stop, with Yaacov Golan dispensing words of wisdom on the latest in lighting. He knows his craft, and it was great to hear about his lifelong passion with lighting, which began when he was a teenager. What an exciting day!
Cupcake Lovers, Unite!
2007-02-05 21:02:59
Sweet Pockets is Atlanta's first cupcake boutique—it's the brainchild of Lennie King, a former architect. Since I'm a self-avowed cupcake connoisseur, I cannot wait to check them out. Initial reports claim that they are simply divine. Can't wait!
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, Lovers
Green Savings
2007-02-06 23:09:43
Bosch is having its annual Green
Savings
Event through March 31 where you can save $100 on its line of Nexxt washers. All Bosh washers are Energy Star qualified and engineered to consume up to 72 percent less energy than top-loading models. Click here for Bosch's Energy Savings Calculator and additional information.
C'est Magnifique!
2007-02-07 23:13:21
What better way to welcome the warmer weather than with the 20th Annual Southeastern Flower Show, which kicks off today at the Georgia World Congress Center downtown and will run through Sunday. Floral design competitions, demonstrations and seminars will draw thousands in, as well the numerous lifesize gardens designed by some of Atlanta's best. Visit flowershow.org for more information.
Excuse Me... But I Was Next
2007-02-08 23:19:32
This morning at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Cener, etiquette heir Peggy
Post (the grandaughter-in-law of Emily Post) discussed some of our
society's most pressing issues involving manners—Blackberrys, cell
phones, and behavior on airplanes not withstanding—and signed copies of
her new book, Excuse
Me But I Was Next...How to Handle the Top 100 Manners Dilemmas.
Lest that scare anyone away, Post reminded the audience that no one can
be perfectly well-behaved all the time (prompted by a cell phone ring
from the crowd!).
En Pointe
2007-02-13 02:48:25
Last week I went to the opening of the Atlanta Ballet's production of The Great Gatsby at the Fox Theatre,
and was blown away by the talent of the cast! I was also somewhat
troubled by the seemingly small audience for opening night. To have
talent like this in our city is wonderful, so if you haven't been to
the ballet yet, you should. And soon! You only have three more chances
to see The Great Gatsby this week before it closes. I promise you’ll
love it!
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Love is in the air...
2007-02-15 02:18:08
...or at least the smell of chocolate and roses! If you have forgotten about your Valentine, it's not too late. Stop by the new Chocolate Pink Cafe on your way home for all sorts of great chocolate indulgences. 905 Juniper Street NE, (404) 745-9292
Now Open: bsgmodern
2007-02-20 01:36:16
Atlanta's newest contemporary gallery bsgmodern
is showcasing work by New Orleans artist Nicole Charbonnet. Built up
over a long period of time, Charbonnet's works are textural and use
stereotypical images of America, reminiscient of great Westerns and
Film Noir. The gallery's Grand Opening Gala was held Friday, as well as
the opening for Charbonnet, whose work is on display now through March
14. 49-D Bennett Street, 3rd floor, (404) 207-1562
Running with Scissors author at SCAD
2007-02-22 00:49:43
Tonight at the Savannah College of Art and Design you can meet the author of Running with Scissors, Augusten Burroughs. On the New York Times best-seller list for more than 70 weeks, Running with Scissors
is one of the most successful memoirs ever published and tonight you
have the chance to meet the author at SCAD-Atlanta's WRITER SERIES: An Evening with Author Augusten Burroughs: Stories from a Remarkable Life.
7:30 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, The Hub, 1600 Peachtree Street. Admission: FREE
Sale Scoop!
2007-02-26 22:15:30
If you have been waiting to buy furniture and accessories, now is the time! Stanton Home Furnishings is having its BIG Inventory Blowout Sale starting this Thursday, March 1, and continuing through Sunday, March 4.Here's a sample of the reductions:Storewide (minimum): 20% offCustom Orders: 20% offCandles: 25-75% offLighting: 20-50% offPillows: 30% offAccessories: 20-75% offArtwork: 20-50% offUpholstery: 20-50% offTo check it out for yourself: 1250 Caroline Street, Suite C120, Atlanta, 30307; 404/586-9000.
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Kolo Collection's Expansion
2007-02-26 19:57:16
The Westside's outdoor furniture specialist Kolo Collection
recently completed their take over of the former Webb-Marsteller
location next door. Kolo carries collections such as JANUS et Cie,
Brown Jordan and TUUCI. Before you go, though, make sure you've done
your homework...pick up a copy of AH&L's March issue, on newsstands
now, for our outdoor furniture special, our visit our website for our online exclusive.
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1st annual North Fulton Restaurant Week
2007-02-28 21:01:30
This week some of North
Fulton's BEST restaurants are taking part in
the First Annual North Fulton Restaurant Week! All restaurants
participating in the event are offering a prix-fixe 3-course dinner
including an appetizer, main course and dessert -- all for just $25 per
person. Restaurants include: Village Tavern, di Paolo, Aqua Blue, Dolce
Vita Ristorante Italiano, Hi Life Kitchen, Marlow's Tavern, Rainwater,
Smokejack, Sugo, The Grape (at the Forum), Cabernet and Trattoria
Monaco. Through 3/3.
This Week's Must-Have
2007-02-28 21:00:40
If youâre looking for a nifty hostess giftâor maybe even a little something special for yourself, then check out the offerings from D.L. & Co. Candles and other assorted accoutrementsâfrom stationery to platesâby designer Douglas Little are pretty special and definitely unique. Items from the âmodern alchemists and purveyors of curious goodsâ are available locally from B.D. Jeffries. Candles are about $70âThorn Apple, Lady Rhubarb and Angelâs Trumpet are just a one small sampling of the line. B.D. Jeffries, 3736 Roswell Rd NE # B, Atlanta, 30342; (404) 231-3004.
1stdibs.com
2007-03-05 20:50:54
Back-page columnist Marcia Sherrill got us hooked on Michael Bruno's online decorative arts Web site 1stdibs.com, which we featured in February's Hot 100 issue, but you may still be wondering what all the fuss is about. Read here to let The New York Times explain,
and then visit the site to check out the local dealers such as Suzanna
Hamilton Art & Antiques, Pieces, Walter McIntyre, Parc Monceau and
more.
Dickinson-inspired tables
2007-03-06 22:54:49
In the March '07 issue of AH&L, we featured the Palmetto, Georgia, home of Steve and Marie Nygren, founders of South Atlanta's own utopian community Serenbe. But it was a pair of three-legged, rare John Dickinson
side tables in the couple's master bedroom that caught our attention and stayed in our mind for weeks after the shoot. So imagine our surprise when we found similar, reproduction tables at Lee Kleinhelter's Buckhead boutique Pieces! These will surely be snapped up in a heartbeat...Click on the above link or visit piecesinc.com.
How Crafty!
2007-03-08 01:42:02
It's back! In its 18th year, the American Craft Show
returns to Atlanta this weekend -- but to a new location: the Cobb
Galleria Centre. Starting on Friday, more than 200 new and established
artists will set up shop and display their wares, everything from
jewelery and clothing to furniture and pottery. And this year
there will be Craft 4 Kids featuring colorful mobiles, hand-sewn dolls and more. For more information or to buy tickets, visit craftcouncil.org/atlanta.
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"Green" Design Winner of the Week
2007-03-07 21:15:31
Michael Iannone's "Signature 2.0" cabinet proves that green design can be beautiful, and this versatile piece could be equally at home in the entryway as in the dining room or bedroom. The doors are made from reclaimed stalks of bamboo, and the cabinet was constructed with FSC-certified plywood and a low-VOC finish. And who wouldn't love the hint of a bee on this minimalist table? Visit www.i-sdesign.com.
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Saturday Warehouse Sale!
2007-03-09 22:50:38
Tommorrow, PierceMartin is holding a Warehouse
sale open to the public from 9am to 2pm. Save on items including tables and chairs, sofas, occassional seating, antiques, lamps, and more. 99 Armour Drive, 30324. Until then, quell your fix by visiting piercemartin.com.
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