Atlanta WHY I L VE
Larry-Douglas Embury
WHERE AMERICA REUNITED
Fitzgerald,Georgia
Larry-Douglas Embury is organist-in-residence at the Fox Theatre. How long have you lived in Atlanta? I moved to Atlanta on May 17, 2002.
What’s your favorite thing about living in Atlanta? I came to Atlanta and the Fox Theatre because it has the “Mighty Mo,” a 1929 concert pipe organ that is the largest working Möller theatre organ in the world. So the “Mighty Mo” is my favorite thing. I also enjoy the Georgia Aquarium and the fabulous restaurants. You can go several blocks and get a taste of the world.
What’s your favorite neighborhood? My favorite area is Emory/Druid Hills, where they filmed part of the movie Driving Miss Daisy. I live in the area and it has a lot of character and architecture. Plus, it’s only 15 minutes from the Fox, and you can get anywhere in the city quickly.
What’s your favorite weekend activity? 800-386-4642
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I can’t always do it because of my schedule at the Fox, but I enjoy going to Braves games. I’m originally from California, so the Giants were my team, but now the Braves have become my team. I also enjoy the Falcons. I love football and baseball. Also, during the Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival we have a sing-along, [and] we sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” while I play the organ. When we sing that song, the Braves win!