Music Heats Up the 2014 Grant Park Summer Shade Festival

The 12th annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival welcomed festival-goers to a weekend of incredible music, tons of fun and food galore! The festival supports the work of the Grant Park Conservancy, the organization responsible for maintaining Atlanta's oldest park.

Highlights below:

The crowd gathers in the shade.

Swan House Museum at Atlanta History Center

Atlanta Ballet's Wabi Sabi, Recapping MAYhem and the Upcoming 2014-15 Season

Created by Atlanta Ballet Company dancer John Welker in 2011, Wabi Sabi challenges new audiences, fosters the next generation of choreographic talent and pushes the boundaries of ballet through the creation of new works.

Wabi Sabi 2013 Kelsey Ebersold performs “Rumination,” choreographed by Atlanta Ballet dancer Heath Gill.

Satchmo SummerFest Knows What It Means to Miss New Orleans

Yes at Atlanta Symphony Hall

Click for review of Yes at Atlanta Symphony Hall:
http://artsatlanta.targetaudiencemagazine.com/yes-symphony-hall-special-guest-syd-arthur/

On the Bayou: A Taste of New Orleans in Smyrna, Georgia

This neighborhood restaurant serves up handcrafted-Cajun fare with big, bold flavors.  In fact, some well-traveled patrons who frequent On the Bayou claim the food is just like being in New Orleans.

How authentic is it? Everything about this place is Louisiana-influenced and custom-made.  On the Bayou is Cajun comfort without pretense.

Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade Sauce.

Dough: The Vegan Side of Baking

I had the pleasure of visiting Dough, a delightful bakery in the Inman Park-Reynoldstown neighborhood yesterday.  Owners Kevin Miller, Star Watson, Simon Keirn and Laura Nunemaker create delicious vegan creations in a comfy and cozy atmosphere.