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THE INTERVIEW Melody Makers Meet the band von Grey
{ 12 } WOMEN IN ART Cultural Arts Alliance of Johns Creek { 14 } UNSUNG ‘SHE’RO Shelley Middleton and Trudy Davies Former ‘She’Roes receive honors
northside lifestyle { 10 } SHE READS Author Patti Callahan Henry’s new novel { 18 } GOOD EATS That’s a Wrap! Recipes from Publix Cooking School { 20 } SPA RETREAT Mother’s Day getaway at Château Élan
the cover The four talented von Grey sisters from Johns Creek, Fiona, 15, Annika, 16, Kathryn, 18, and Petra, 13, are not your typical teen band. The girls, who all play multiple instruments each, are touring the nation as “von Grey,” an alternative folk band, and receiving enthusiastic praise from music critics along the way. Read more on page 6.
{ 24 } CELEBRITY SOAP Karin Collins, Milton soap artist { 26 } HER HEALTH Stress relief for busy moms { 28 } HER STYLE Summer’s best swimwear { 30 } HER BEAUTY Mom’s beauty wisdom { 33 } TAKE FIVE Explore the arts { 34 } MAY CALENDAR