Fundraising Night for ALS

Celebrity athletes raise awareness and funds for Emory University

Fundraising Night for ALS

Celebrity athletes raise awareness and funds for Emory University

JaniceOverbeckandFormerNFLFalconsplayer,TeranceMathisreccentlyhostedaCelebrity PokerNightFundraiserforEmoryALS.Attendeesjoinedtogethertotrytheirluckinthe tournamentwhileraisingfundsthroughasilentauctionandBigGreenEggraffle.Otherlocal celebritiessuchasJeromeBettisA.K.A“theBus”(NFL),JessieTuggle(NFL),andCorey Patterson(MLB)cametosupportthecauseandplayinthetournamentwithlocalfansand eventgoers.Throughdonations,silentauction,andraffleticketssold,theeventraised $30,116.30presentedtoDr.JonathanGlassoftheEmoryALSReachCenter.Sinceitsinception in2016,theJaniceOverbeckRealEstateTeam’snon-profit,JOGives,Inc.,hashosted fundraisingeventsinadditiontomakingdonationstotheEmoryUniversityALSResearch Centerannually.“SincelosingmyfathertoALSin2015andmorerecentlywitnessingmy aunt'songoingbattlewiththedisease,Ihavedevelopedaprofoundpassionforresearchand findingacureforthisdevastatingaffliction.Itisimperativethatweallocateadditionalfunding towardsgainingadeeperunderstandingofthediseaseandidentifyingpotentialriskfactors. DespitesignificantstridesinresearchthathaveenabledmanyALSpatientstoleadlonger, morefulfillinglives,thereremainsasignificantamountofworkthatneedstobedone.”says Overbeck.FormoreinformationoncurrentresearchandclinicaltrialsforALSortomakea donationpleasevisit: http://www.neurology.emory.edu/ALS/research/

One of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of music, culture, and the art of jazz. The festival returns to historic Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, from Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29 from 11 am to 11 pm each day. Attendees will enjoy music featuring local, national, and international artists.

The 46th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is presented by the City of Atlanta

- Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs.

The mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival is to educate and entertain a diverse audience of jazz fans and to nurture the next generation of jazz musicians. The festival is funded through corporate sponsorships and by Atlanta Jazz Festival Inc, a 501(c)(3) cultural, non-profit organization. For more information about this year's festival including park rules, transportation options, nearby accommodations, VIP Experience, or the Late-Night Jazz Concert, visit the website at atljazzfest.com

"We have an incredible roster of musicians performing at the 46th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival this Memorial Day Weekend," says Camille Russell Love, Executive Director of the City of AtlantaMayor's Office of Cultural Affairs. "Whether you like sultry vocalists, contemporary, traditional, swing, fusion, or Latin Jazz, we have something for every jazz lover. To learn more about the artists who are performing at this year's festival, visit our website at atljazzfest.com. We'll see you in the park!"

Here's the schedule in Piedmont Park:

Saturday, May 27

1 pm Lakecia Benjamin – jazz, funk, and R&B saxophonist

3 pm Tony Hightower – vocalist

5 pm David Sanchez – Latin jazz saxophonist

7 pm Samara Joy – vocalist

9 pm Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with trumpeter Wynton Marsalis

Sunday, May 28

1 pm Sélène Saint-Aimé – afro-French bassist and vocalist

3 pm Brandee Younger – contemporary jazz, soul, and funk harpist

5 pm Javon Jackson & the Gospel according to Nikki Giovanni – poet & saxophonist

7 pm José James – hip-hop infused jazz vocalist

9 pm Stanley Clarke – jazz fusion bassist

Monday, May 29

1 pm Satya – singer/songwriter

3 pm James Francies – pop influenced jazz pianist

5 pm Brenda Nicole Moorer – singer/songwriter

7 pm Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) – trumpeter & jazz innovator

9 pm Ledisi – R&B and jazz vocalis

Atlanta Icon, Chops Lobster Bar, is Back and Better Than Ever

Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, Atlanta’s nationally acclaimed, family operated culinary group, is reopening the doors to Chops Lobster Bar after extensive renovations Niko Karatassos, Co-President, Buckhead Life Restaurant Group coins the restaurant “better than ever. ”

Exciting Design Enhancements

An entirely new dining room , named the “Plaza Room” , available for private group dining or individual reservations that are sure to be tough to secure this fall and winter. Iron doors will open to the redesigned, luxe Buckhead Plaza , shared by incredible neighbors Umi , Chai Yo , The Garden Room and The St Regis Sophisticated finishes lending polished elegance that Chops has always been known for , and contemporary artwork curated by Fay Gold , one of the nation’s most respected art consultants based in Buckhead.

Thoughtful Menu Additions

In addition to the physical updates made to the exterior and interior of Chops Lobster Bar , diners can also expect to see a few notable updates to the menu , including:

• Expansion of dry-aged meat selections

• New escargot appetizer, a popular dish served “Bistro Niko style”, which has been well-received by diners at the Lobster Bar Sea Grille location in Ft. Lauderdale , Fl.

• Wood-grilled octopus appetizer with marinated red onions , Greek olives and capers, which is the signature dish from the group ’ s acclaimed sister restaurant Kyma.

The Legacy Continues for Chops & the Buckhead Life Family

“We have been seeing our Chops customers at other Buckhead Life restaurants more often since the restaurant closed , because they know they will be taken care of and love the treatment they receive , ” said Niko. “But we are ready to get them back through the iconic front door of Chops.” Chops Lobster Bar has gratefully served the Atlanta community since its opening in 1989 and doesn’t take the relationships with its guests for granted. Often acting as “the extra room in your house” for special occasions , the team looks forward to welcoming guests back for graduation dinners , engagement celebrations , business deals and your impromptu middle-of-the-week date night very soon Pano said it best: “Chops is Atlanta’s favorite restaurant. Every night at Chops is a Saturday night.”