Kate and Corey's Somewhere Else Tonight

 

I saw Kate and Corey for the first time in 2012 at Dixie Tavern, and instantly fell in love with their sound.    Tonight at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Ga. , they are celebrating the release of their new CD, Somewhere Else Tonight.

The CD sets the scene of mystery and a sense of uncertainty of what is to come.  With strong vocals  and a unique sound, this duo are at their best on this CD.   The story-telling lyrics are delightful.  The music ranges from  slow and steady, to toe-tapping lively that makes you feel as though you should be whirling around dancing.

Somewhere Else Tonight is fun with no boundaries-what more could you ask for? Not many bands can re-produce the excitement of their live shows onto a CD, but Kate and Corey have mastered it. 

For more information visit www.kateandcorey.com.

Atlanta Ballet's Wabi Sabi Presents “Trip the Light Fantastic!”

Sara Havener, Jared Tan and Jackie Nash in Heath Gill's "Idyll."

I look forward to Atlanta Ballet's Wabi Sabi each summer because I get to see great new work from rising choreographers in various location around Atlanta. This year's music included Alabama Shakes, Tom Waits, Philip Glass, Frédéric Chopin and an original composition by Dede Vogt.

Atlanta Botanical Garden is currently is hosting an exhibit of light installations by British artist Bruce Munro, “Light in the Garden.”   On Thursday, Jun 18th, two of the four works on the debut program of Wabi Sabi’s fifth season graced Munro’s most intense and magical installation, “Forest of Light,” amid the garden’s Storza Woods.

Wabi Sabi ballet master John Welker said that when he visited the forest recently, he admired the landscape architecture of the newly opened Woodland Ramble, but as night fell and the lights began to twinkle he was stunned.

Thursday night’s program, “Trip the Light Fantastic,” had the audience in awe.  It was whimsical and Munro's installation made you feel like you were in a fairy tale.

The program began on the Great Lawn with Heath Gill's Idyll.  we then followed “Between’s” dancers  - choreographed by Sarah Hillmer - as they move through the lit woods. The work paused at the Glade Garden’s reflecting pool, then moved to the Rose Garden where Meaghan Muller’s circus-inspired work, "Ganesa" showcased the former Cirque du Soleil aerialist's skills. Due to rain, Tara Lee's "Swimmer" was moved from the Great Lawn to Day Hall.  The intimate setting was a perfect ending to an exceptional program. 

Art and War at Atlanta History Center

This vintage U.S. Army/Air Force K-24 camera was used on WWII aircraft. It was mounted in the belly in a compartment on the right side of the plane. This camera could take 125 (5x5 inches) photographs from a single roll of film without reloading. It was used for BDA - bomb damage assessment - and photo-reconnaissance. It could be operated electronically and manually.

2015 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

Restaurant 356 is located at the Porsche Experience Center

Celebrating rich Southern flavors since its inception, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is a weekend dedicated to the exploration of food, beverage and tradition.  The festival took place May 28 – 31 in Midtown, the heart of Atlanta.  Guests experienced a culinary festival unlike any other.  Voted by US Today’s 10Best as one of the top 10 food festivals in the country, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival offers 90 smartly-crafted Learning Experiences, three Tasting Tent sessions, 10 unique Dinners & Events, and so much more.  

From the American South to Southern regions across the globe, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival shines an international spotlight on all things Southern. This four-day weekend was carefully planned by  co-founders, Elizabeth Feichter and Dominique Love along with an 80-member Advisory Council with members from Texas to D.C.   The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is proudly known as the first festival to highlight the South as a culinary destination.

Below are highlights of the event: