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The Flying Colors Butterfly Festival offers Atlantans a chance to get up close to the beautiful creatures
This month, to encourage Georgians to protect the state’s butterflies, the Chattahoochee Nature Center hosts its annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. The festival includes a native plant sale, where gardeners can find butterfly-enticing host and nectar plants. There will also be butterfly-themed entertainment. The post The Flying Colors Butterfly Festival offers Atlantans a chance to get up close to the beautiful creatures appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: May 31-June 6
The Museum of Graffiti pops up, Sesame Street arrives at the Center for Puppetry Arts, and more fun things to do this week The post 5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: May 31-June 6 appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
This creative dessert is a feast for the eyes—and the palate
The first time that executive pastry chef Danielle Sanchez walked into the Setai Miami Beach hotel, she remembers it being “romantic and dark and smelling like lemongrass and spices.” Sanchez conjures those sensations when brainstorming new pastries at Jaya, the Asian-inspired restaurant at this luxury property that once housed the historic Vanderbilt Hotel. The post This creative dessert is a feast for the eyes—and the palate appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
10 Years later: Ryan Hidinger’s legacy
It’s been 10 years. Ten years since Jen Hidinger lost her beloved husband, Kara Hidinger lost her only brother, and chefs Chris Hall, Todd Mussman, Ryan Turner, and Ryan Smith lost a dear friend and fellow chef. It’s been just over 10 years since the Atlanta community rallied around Ryan Hidinger—known for his work at Bacchanalia, Floataway Cafe, and Muss & Turner’s—after he was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, raising $275,000 for his medical expenses at what has since become an annual charity gala called Team Hidi. The post 10 Years later: Ryan Hidinger’s legacy appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
The art of Atlanta’s omakase cocktails
The drinks at omakase restaurants aren’t as off-menu as the meals—generally, you can select your cocktail from a list. That list, however, is composed of creatively crafted beverages designed to play nicely with the dishes placed before you. Here, three omakase restaurants in Atlanta with notable cocktail programs. The post The art of Atlanta’s omakase cocktails appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
How my girls’ trip to Atlanta became a massive post-stroke breakthrough
I glanced at my wheelchair stowed away in the trunk and took a deep breath as my friend Setu pulled her SUV out of the driveway. We exchanged wide-eyed grins, still in disbelief that this trip was actually happening. We were headed to Atlanta for a highly anticipated, whirlwind girls’ weekend. It was going to be my first trip in fifteen years without my parents. It all started when my brother and sister-in-law somehow nabbed, for my 38th birthday, the most coveted item of this decade: floor seats to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Atlanta. And it turned into an empowering, disability-friendly girls’ trip made seamless by Atlanta’s accessibility and springtime vibes. The post How my girls’ trip to Atlanta became a massive post-stroke breakthrough appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Super Bowl champion and literacy advocate Malcolm Mitchell on the importance of reading
"Everything I learned from football—whether resilience, accountability, change, or overcoming adversity—has crafted my mentality to reading and bringing it to others." The post Super Bowl champion and literacy advocate Malcolm Mitchell on the importance of reading appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Learn how to cook with bourbon from Kentucky celebrity chef Edward Lee
If you think bourbon is best served in a glass, think again: Celebrity Chef Edward Lee will soon tour the South to showcase how to cook with Kentucky’s brown water. The post Learn how to cook with bourbon from Kentucky celebrity chef Edward Lee appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Fishmonger hops aboard the sustainable fish boat
Fishmonger will feature several dishes as part of a summer seafood series promoting sustainable, farm-raised fish, a partnership with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council and local fish retailer Kathleen’s Catch. Aquaculture, as it’s formally called, is critical to protecting wild fish species and supplying sustainable seafood for humans—but if you need an extra delicious incentive to come around to farm-raised fish this summer, Fishmonger or Kathleen’s Catch will be more than happy to tempt you. The post Fishmonger hops aboard the sustainable fish boat appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
5 Reasons to love Kennesaw
Since its establishment, Kennesaw has rebounded from being laid to ruins during the Civil War, from a boll weevil infestation that decimated the cotton industry beginning in the 1920s, and even from an infamous train heist, which inspired the 1956 Walt Disney action film The Great Locomotive Chase. Today, this college town about 20 miles northwest of Atlanta is pushing back against assumptions that it’s just another cookie-cutter suburb. In fact, it’s still living up to its fabled past as a city of revival. The post 5 Reasons to love Kennesaw appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Bosley’s Place cares for newborn orphaned puppies
It’s a beautiful Sunday morning in Smyrna, and volunteers at the neonatal puppy rescue Bosley’s Place are prepping for the busiest day of the week. They check off the tasks that keep the puppy park clean and safe: leaf litter cleared away, bowls filled with bottled water, clean toys scattered in the play yards. “They come from a variety of different places,” says founder and director Jennifer Siegel. “County shelters, other rescues, surrenders from all over the Southeast.” Some arrive straight from C-section delivery, and all are too little for the immunizations that protect them from life-threatening disease. The post Bosley’s Place cares for newborn orphaned puppies appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Han Pham
In a time of ever-decreasing civic engagement, Han Pham is a tonic. As the executive director of Her Term, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women run for seats in the Georgia legislature, she strives to make politics less daunting—and more inclusive. The post Han Pham appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Ebony Austin
Ebony Austin developed a love for hospitality at an early age, helping out with her mother’s takeout space while growing up in Chicago. Though she took a detour—first to a corporate career at Godiva and then on to found her own real estate company—serving others has always been on her mind. The post Ebony Austin appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Anne Dennington
Since 2010, Anne Dennington has managed Flux, taking it from one-day installations called Flux Nights to projects executed over the course of years. But every project has the same goal: to make art more accessible and reflective of Atlanta while ensuring that everyone sees it for free. The post Anne Dennington appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Rising Star: Akanksha Manna
In the early days of the pandemic, Akanksha Manna moved to India to help take care of her grandfather after his cancer diagnosis. While the pair got to bond during his treatment, Manna knew many senior citizens were much lonelier, so when she returned to Atlanta, she started leading activities at senior living centers. The post Rising Star: Akanksha Manna appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Dr. Anna Moore
The Howard School, which has been open since 1950 and was founded by an Agnes Scott College graduate who had cerebral palsy, provides education and resources for children with language-based learning differences. Dr. Anna Moore serves as only the fifth head of the school. The post Dr. Anna Moore appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Christine Whitaker
“Throughout my 30-year career, I’ve watched technology and connectivity become one of the most critical enablers in our everyday lives,” says Christine Whitaker, president of Comcast’s Central Division. High-speed internet allows people to connect with their loved ones, learn new digital skills, work remote jobs, and have access to telehealth, making it essential for navigating […] The post Christine Whitaker appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Jesslyn Rollins
“Several years ago, my mom had breast cancer, and when she was going through chemotherapy treatments, she was so sick and so dehydrated that she needed IVs, but the nurses kept blowing out her veins,” Jesslyn Rollins recalls. The post Jesslyn Rollins appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Cookie Smoak
People love working with Cookie Smoak. She’s worked for Delta Air Lines twice, the Orlando CVB twice, and the Atlanta CVB twice. Now, the ATL Airport District Convention and Visitors Bureau has the lucky distinction of having her serve as president, a position she’s held for the last 11 years. The post Cookie Smoak appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
Believe it or not, malls continue to be the epicenter of Atlanta shopping
It might seem counterintuitive given pandemic and postpandemic shopping habits, but malls are thriving. According to a recent study by Coresight Research, a retail research and advisory firm, top-tier enclosed malls are flourishing, outperforming in occupancy, revenue, and foot traffic. A stroll around Lenox Square or Phipps Plaza validates the data: “Coming Soon” signs dot both. The post Believe it or not, malls continue to be the epicenter of Atlanta shopping appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
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