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Sound familiar? What was your first album? I had four much older brothers, teenage rebels in the late 60s and 70s. We had crates and crates full of records in our rec room. The turntable was off-limits to the little sisters, but when the boys went away to college or to find themselves, we girls commandeered that rec room and made The Sony Walkman. it our own. We danced, set up forts, spread out our Barbies and The Discman. The hosted Scout meetings and epic sleepovers. While we missed our cassette and 8-track sweet brothers dearly, there was something magical about being in players. Now, it's all in my phone! that room listening to records through heavy headphones. I played Carol King (Tapestry was my first album, purchased at Melody Records with babysitting money) and borrowed a Peter Frampton album from the girl next door. My brothers left behind Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Ramsey Lewis and The Who. Stravinsky's "Firebird Suite" and Respighi's "Pines of Rome" were on the shelves and I would listen, transported to a higher place far, far away -- as far away as a 13-yearold girl in suburban Detroit could imagine. Music has that power, doesn't it? I'm a huge fan of Spotify and listen to their New Music Friday station and, if I'm lucky, find one title to add to a playlist in my library. More often, I hit "browse" and find a genre or A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS mood (chill, mood booster, workout...)

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What are you listening to these days? If you need a fresh perspective, check out our Parting Thoughts, where we tuned into a college student's playlist to discover some new music.

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Mezzo soprano warms up for The Mikado.

She keeps notes, in more ways than one.

Buckhead artist explores a new medium, and New York welcomes

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Around Town

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

EASTER EGG HUNTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Easter egg hunt on the farm--March 14 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Kids search for colorful eggs, play games, and create springtime crafts during Magic Mondays: Egg Hunt on the Farm at the Atlanta History Center.

Easter at governor’s mansion--March 19 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.). Kids meet the Easter Bunny, decorate eggs, get faces painted, and do an Easter Egg Hunt at the governor’s mansion. Free with reservation.

Easter egg hunt in the garden--March 26 (10 a.m.

AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL SHOW

to 12 p.m.). Buy a ticket online and bring a basket to hunt for candy-filled eggs at Eggstravaganza. Meet

The American Craft Council Show is the

the Easter Bunny, shop for baked goods, and enjoy

Southeast’s largest juried indoor craft show, bring-

kids’ activities at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

ing together over 225 of the country’s most talented

Eggs from the sky--March 26 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

contemporary craft makers under one roof. The

Expect crowds at North East Cobb Community

three-day show draws thousands of fine craft lov-

Egg Drop, with helicopter egg drops up to age 10,

ers and collectors who enjoy finding one-of-a-kind,

bounce houses, face-painting, and photos with the

quality crafts in jewelry, clothing, furniture and home

Easter Bunny at Sprayberry High School. Free.

décor while meeting the artists behind the fabulous

HISTORY COMES TO LIFE FOR PACE ACADEMY STUDENTS IN GERMANY

work. Among the master artisans selected through an extensive juried process are two Buckhead artists, Anne Vincent and Lynn Pollard, along with

In early January, eight Pace Academy Upper

Kathleen Plate, Debra Kidd and Adrina Richard of Brookhaven. This year the show debuts Style Slam, where some of

School students and three faculty advisors traveled through Germany

Atlanta's most savvy stylists pair up with fashion wearable, accessory

on a study tour offered by the school's Isdell Center for Global

and jewelry artists to showcase cutting-edge fashion throughout the

Leadership. The students kicked off their adventures in Munich

show floor. For the entire family, the Let’s Make program engages

and visited historic sites around the city as well as Neuschwanstein

show-goers to touch, feel and experience the hands-on creative

Castle, Dachau concentration camp and the Munich State Ballet.

process of making a piece of artwork. A variety of artisans will

The trip concluded in Berlin, with stops at the Sanssouci Palace,

provide interactive craft making demonstrations as well as tastings

Alexanderplatz and the Berlin Philharmonic. Picture, from left to right

of handcrafted foods and beverages, including The Balvenie hand-

are Pace Academy students Jibril Sadiq, Payton Gannon, Lali Zamora,

crafted Scotch whisky. The show returns for the 27th year to the Cobb

Kassia Toure, Elise Bradshaw, Aaron Davis and Mitchell Zwecker.

Galleria Center, March 11-13. CraftCouncil.org/Atlanta

NOT JUST AN IRISH THING Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Day parade (March 12, 12 to 1:30 p.m) – started by the city’s Hibernian Benevolent Society – dates back to 1858, making it one of the country’s oldest. Participation in the parade is not just an “Irish thing.” The parade attracts individuals and groups from around the city and the South including clowns, floats, bands, bagpipe & drum corps, children, dancers, drill teams, and more. The emphasis is on children and families in celebration of all of Atlanta’s diverse backgrounds on a day when “everybody is Irish.” Come enjoy

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BUCKHEAD COALITION CELEBRATES

siasts, plus giant balloons,

The nonprofit Buckhead Coalition, one of Atlanta’s smallest but

floats, and marching bands

most influential civic organizations, held the invitation-only Annual

converge in Midtown and

Luncheon recently. President, former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell,

head south on Peachtree St.

welcomed the outstanding business, civic, political and media rep-

from 15th St. NE to 5th St. NE.

resentatives with the recognition that unlike most such nonprofits, CONTINUED >

Around Town

(CON TI N U ED)

the meeting is more for fellowship than reciting the year’s achieve-

KICKER SCORES AWARD

ments. Dave Stockert, chairman of the Coalition’s Nominating

Senior Samuel Sloman has long been an outstanding goalie

Committee, reported the recommendation of five members for three-

for Pace Academy soccer teams, but in just his second season

year terms on the organization’s Executive Committee, all of whom

as the varsity football team’s placekicker and punter, Sloman and

were elected unanimously. They are Russ Brockelbank, Regional

his right foot found their calling. During the Knights’ state-cham-

Manager of DPR Hardin Construction; Jack Cay, President and Chief

pionship season, Sloman made 20 of 23 field-goal attempts; was

Executive Officer of Palmer & Cay, LLC; Sheffield Hale, President

12 for 12 on field goals under 40 yards; hit 51 of 51 extra-point

and Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta Historical Society; Ray Padrón,

kicks; notched a 53-yard field goal and set the Georgia High

Managing Partner of Brightworth, LLC, and Jonathan Rodbell,

School Association record for field goals. To cap off his tremen-

Partner and Co-Founder of Atlanta Property Group, LLC. The

dous season, Sloman received the 2015 Chris Sailer Award. The

Keynote Address was delivered by Paulette Brown, President of the

award is presented annually to the best national high-school

American Bar Association from Washington, D.C. Mayor Massell said

placekicker regardless of state, division or age. Past and current

Ms. Brown is “newsworthy by her very presence,” as America’s num-

NFL and NCAA kickers, previous Chris Sailer Award finalists and

ber one private practice attorney. She is a member of the 1,000-law-

sports writers vote to determine the winner. In addition, Sloman

yer international firm of Locke Lord LLP. She spoke on the value

received

of diversification in the workforce, and complimented the diversifica-

honors for the 2015 sea-

tion of the Coalition’s meeting invitation list. Attendees included the

son: Kohl’s Kicking 2015

mayor and commission chairman, the entire Atlanta City Council, the

High

majority of the Fulton Commission and Atlanta Board of Education,

All-American First Team,

several legislative members, and a number of foreign consuls located

USA Today High School

in Buckhead. Our editor was proud to attend.

Sports All-USA Georgia Team,

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Journal-

Constitution Class AA All-

The Touchdown Club of Atlanta (TCA) honored Westminster Head

State First Team, Atlanta

Football Coach Gerry Romberg at its annual awards banquet. Romberg

Journal-Constitution

was recognized as Georgia High School Coach of the Year and hon-

All-Metro

ored for winning the 2015 AAA football state championship. Romberg

Georgia

has served as Westminster’s football coach for 24 seasons. In 2009,

Association

he became the winningest coach in Westminster’s history, and he has

Offense,

amassed 19 trips to the playoffs during his tenure at the school. Prior

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to leading the football program at Westminster, Romberg coached at

Region 6AA Second Team

public and private high schools, as well as at the college level at The

Defense

Citadel and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The TCA event was held in

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azing at beautiful graceful golden fish swimming in a natural pond is an exquisite experience. Calming, spiritual, at one with nature, a koi pond truly is a thing of beauty, and if the pond is installed and maintained properly, a koi pond will provide happiness for years.

Chuck Crisp says enjoying a koi pond is addictive. “You sit there and you start socializing with the fish. They really become family pets. Koi are very social and they’ll eat out of your hand.” He is president of Splendor Koi and Pond.

“We were very careful when we named our business. We went through a thousand different names,” says Chuck. “Our theme is ‘Let us create a place of splendor for you.’ That’s what a koi pond is all about — serenity, contentment, enjoyment. People sit by their ponds and they relax.”

Chuck and his team can help with everything from the initial consultation to designing, building and maintaining the pond and selecting the fish. The store and showroom offer a full line of pond supplies, including filtration systems of all sizes, aeration systems, heaters, skimmers, plumping equipment and leak repair kits. Oh yes, if you want koi, don’t worry! Splendor CONTINUED >

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The larger investments are the fish as well as a quality filtration systems. “We can sell a four-inch koi for $500 or a 12-inch one for $75,” he says. Crisp hand selects the koi from fish farms. Prices range from $25 to $12,000.

Ponds can be as small as 200 gallons, which he said is perfect for a condo. “A koi pond requires a waste filtration system and must be at least four-feet deep. People break that rule all the time. They think they can just dig a hole, put in liner and you’re done but it’s not that simple. The key is filtration. If it’s done properly, the pond will work well and efficiently; if not, you’ll always have a problem.”

As an example of his integrity, passion for his work and dedication to customers, Chuck, who has spent his entire life in the Marietta area, will not build a pond without a proper filtration system, which can cause algae to grow and fish to die. “When I build you a pond it will be done correctly and filtered properly,” he says.

Chuck, General Manager Isabel Crisp, and the entire staff are highly trained and knowledgeable about maintaining a pond and can even offer advice on the health of a fish. “We do it all. When other pond builders have a problem, they call us. We know all the problems and the solutions," says Chuck.

He is quick to point out that at a first look, it may seem expensive and complicated setting up a koi pond but he says it is well worth it.

“I tell people that you’re building a pond once and you’re only paying for it once but you get to enjoy it for the rest of your life. You reap the benefits all the time. You’re investing in happiness.”

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eet Katherine Oates Small of Brookhaven, your talented neighbor who lights up the state performing with local opera com-

Katie with tenor, Cory Colton.

panies. Katie is a mezzo soprano, performing leading roles to much acclaim with the Georgia State University Opera Theater, Opera Breve, Harrower Summer Opera Workshop, Capitol City Opera, the Atlanta Opera Studio Tour, Peach State Opera, and Florida State University.

She enjoys traveling both nationally and internationally for professional performance and musical study opportunities. Along with extensive scene work and solo performances (classical, operatic and musical theater), full operatic roles are numerous and include Rosina (Il barbiere di Siviglia), Jo (Little Women), Hermia (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) and Elizabeth Proctor (The Crucible). While at GSU, Katie was the recipient of the Atlanta Opera Guild Scholarship Award, selected as a 2015 Brumby Concerto Competition winner, and competed as a finalist in the Advanced Women category of the 2015 Southeast NATS competition. Since receiving her master's degree, Katie founded a small opera company, a touring company bringing nomadic vocal drama to the Southeast. Upcoming engagements include the role of Dorabella in Così fan tutte with small opera, Petti

Katherine Oates Small of Brookhaven

Sing in The Mikado with Capitol City Opera, the role of Alicia Johnson in a workshop of a new opera, Lady Susan, and both covering the mainstage role and performing the young artist role of Dorabella this summer with Ash Lawn Opera.

We asked Katie to tell us a little more about her life here in BuckHaven.

Your neighborhood?

My husband and I bought a house in Ashford Park November 2015 but I was renting in the same neighborhood down the street when we met in 2013. We fell in love in this neighborhood...and with this neighborhood.

Life before BuckHaven?

I grew up in Hampton Roads, Virginia, until leaving for college (FSU in Tallahassee) then moved to Atlanta.

Off stage?

I am married to Ryan Small and we do not have kids yet. I have a couple of part-time remote corporate jobs. I am a sourcer for The Partners Group (Buckhead's No 1 Attorney Placement Agency) and I work for Bolt Marketing Studio. First and foremost, I am an opera singer and have been pursuing professional performance for years. I have sung roles with Capitol City Opera, Peach State Opera, and the Atlanta Opera Studio Tour since I moved to Atlanta in 2010. Opera

Capitol City Opera Company was formed in 1983 to provide

is where my passion lies and I am very excited to announce that my

Atlanta-area classically trained singers the opportunity to learn

most recent endeavor is founding my own opera company, small opera

and perform complete opera roles, and to continue to develop

company, in 2016! Look out for our first performance coming this April!

their post-graduate vocal and acting skills on a professional level. Since its inception, the company has flourished as the

Fave after-theater spots?

only opera company in the Southeast that primarily helps local

Ooo...this is tough because I LOVE so many spots in the BuckHaven

singers and artists establish their careers. Currently, the company

area...You cannot go wrong with Town Brookhaven (so many excellent

performs two fully-staged productions per year, a monthly

options but Old Blind Dog is a personal fave). I also love Kaleidoscope,

restaurant series (Dinner and a Diva), Madrigal Singers, a summer

the Haven, and other spots on the Dresden strip. North Buckhead

pops concert (On the Light Side), and an astonishing 150-200

options include Mirko on Roswell, Gordon Biersch, Tin Lizzy's, and

performances solely for children every year. CCityOpera.org

the Prado on Roswell (Marlow's being my go-to there).

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s

Keeper of the Notes

...In More Ways Than One

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n her starring role as the principal librarian of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Rebecca Beavers, of Brookhaven, revels in the roles of butcher, baker and candlestick maker.

Well, certainly not literally, but figuratively for certain.

Growing up in a musical family with five siblings, each playing different instruments, Beavers uses her passion for and knowledge of various instruments in her daily work with the ASO. “An orchestra librarian is a musician who knows about every instrument on the stage and what the players need to perform to the best of their ability,” she shares. “I am a French horn player in my heart and soul, and I also enjoy playing the piano and singing alto in a chorus.”

Beavers likens the music library to the “kitchen” of an orchestra. “We are the chefs and sous chefs,” she explains. She and her team prepare and deliver the music for the orchestra, using sets of parts and conductor scores the orchestra owns or has rented from publishers. It takes dedication to prepare all the different music for the wide

variety of concerts the orchestra performs, including editing, correcting mistakes, and marking the bowings for the string sections. No matter your musical preference, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has a concert for you, including Classical, POPS!, the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Family and the Holiday concert series.

The Orchestra also performs at a variety of indoor and outdoor venues, including Atlanta Symphony Hall, Kennesaw State University, UGA, Reinhardt University, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Piedmont Park, and Callaway Gardens.

After previously working as the associate principal librarian for the Cincinnati Symphony/Pops Orchestras for 11 years and the principal librarian for the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus (FL) for seven years, Beavers came to Atlanta in 2007. A true fan of her historic Brookhaven neighborhood, Beavers says the convenience to local interstates and MARTA rail/bus are big pluses, CONTINUED >

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and let’s not forget the fabulous local cuisine.

“Haven, Terra Terroir and Sugar Shack are all terrific, and seeing a movie at CinéBistro in Town Brookhaven, well, this is a real treat!”

When asked what makes the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra significant for Atlanta and different from orchestras in other cities, Beavers says, “As with any major city, the arts and culture are vital parts of what makes Atlanta a vibrant and exciting place to live and work. In addition, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is a world-class and Grammy Award-winning Orchestra.” Beavers enjoys working with her colleagues in the orchestra and on staff, and finds listening to rehearsals and concerts a wonderful bonus of her profession.

Are you new to all this? Need a little help getting in tune with the symphony? “Visit the Woodruff Arts Center and experience all we have to offer — from music to theater to art,” Beavers suggests. “There is so much to see and do and as for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, it’s truly extraordinary… one of the best!”

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs weekly through mid-June, so be sure to visit AtlantaSymphony.org to reserve your tickets.

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uckhead artist Susan Beallor-Snyder continues to push herself into new media, new markets and new spaces. A long-time friend

of BuckHaven Lifestyle, we are so proud to announce that her work has been chosen to be included in the Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) new show, “SewWhat?” on view in the Cynthia C. Wainwright Gallery in lower Manhattan. We caught up with Susan, who lives with her husband Stuart Snyder in Buckhead and spends time creating art in New York and Maine. “I am thrilled and honored to have been included in the show, “Sew What?” at CMA alongside some wonderful artists including the great twentieth century contemporary artist, Louise Bourgeois,” says Susan. The show runs through May 22.

The exhibition takes textile arts as its starting point and includes contemporary artists whose work transforms the material of fiber. "Sew What?" revels in the diversity of textiles, and how these materials are transformed through various techniques by contemporary artists.

Susan’s creative, inquisitive nature led her to explore different mediums over the course of her career. Beallor-Snyder, a New York City native, focuses on large scale natural manila rope forms. These one-of-a-kind sculptures allow her to infuse simple materials with thought provoking depth and profound emotion. BeallorSnyder’s technique is what she calls free weaving, using the rope in different thicknesses along with a wire cutter. Beallor-Snyder works on the floor and creates as she goes, without a sketch or plan for the work. We can see the narrative in each piece as the eye travels the length of the sculpture, following the swirls of chaos, layers of inner turmoil and endless knots.

When Susan is in Atlanta, she works from “Broken” Manila Rope Sculpture

by Susan Beallor-Snyder

her studio at Tula Art Studios on Bennett Street. “I am beginning work on a a new project. My intent is to create a space for the viewer to get into my head and experience the different emotions that will be expressed, I will be incorporating video and sound into this large-scale installation," said artist.

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Susan and Stuart have two daughters who graduated from Pace Academy. Madison is a junior at University of Michigan studying abroad Susan, with daughters Madison and Sara

this semester. She also landed an internship at JP Morgan in New York this summer. Sara is in Los Angeles pursuing a singing career. Stuart is the former president and COO of Turner's Cartoon Network and Adult Swim and recently launched his own media company which is focused on creating and distributing content, plus providing providing strategic guidance to media and start-up companies. He is also the co-producer of the stage production of “The Exorcist” which will open in London later this year.

Susan’s work will also be represented by Martin Nash in his ADAC showroom on Peachtree. And if you're in New York this spring, be sure to visit the CMA and experience a visceral and textured show.

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Funds generated by the Auction, which have amounted to more than

the 24th annual High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction, which kicks off

$23 million over the last 23 years, contribute significantly to the High’s

March 30 and continues through April 2. The auction is the largest charity

exhibitions and educational programming. 2015 marked the Auction’s

wine auction in the United States benefiting the arts, the 10th largest over-

10th anniversary of the Paddle Raise, which has contributed nearly $1.2

all, and the largest fundraising event for the High.

million to Art Access school programs at the High.

This year’s Auction is co-chaired by Buckhead residents, commu-

The Wine Auction’s 2016 Special Guest of Honor is Chuck Wagner, wine-

nity philanthropist Leigh Walsh and Dina Woodruff, owner of Peridot

maker and owner of Caymus Vineyards in Napa Valley, Calif. After joining the

Buckhead and Peridot West.

family winemaking business in 1972, Wagner established Caymus Vineyards,

The Wine Auction has enjoyed a long-time love affair with great

which epitomizes the region’s singular style and reputation for Cabernet

wine, art, food and helping the Atlanta community. This year’s theme

Sauvignon. In 2007, Wagner was awarded the “Distinguished Service

is all about that passion and those who have a “Crush on Wine.”

Award” by Wine Spectator magazine for his significant and long-lasting con-

A full week of tantalizing events are planned, including Dine Around

tributions to the wine industry. In recent years, Wagner’s children have joined

Dinners at Atlanta restaurants, tasting seminars with wine experts, and

the business, now the Wagner Family of Wine, which includes Mer Soleil,

Toque & Cork Dinners at some of the most beautiful homes in the city.

Conundrum, Belle Glos and Emmolo in addition to Caymus.

The weekend festivities include the Friday Friday Fête and After Party

The 2016 Auction’s Special Guest Chef is Sean Brock of McCrady’s, Husk

and the Vintners’ Reception and Live Auction, which will take place in

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finalist for “Outstanding Chef” in 2013, 2014 and 2015. He hosted season two

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ple the world’s best wines at the Vintners’ Reception featuring fine wines

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Giving Back Frank Argenbright, Jr.

Cancer Survivor Serves As Ambassador APRIL 30 HOPE BALL HONORS, GIVES HOPE ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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s the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society is proud to say that nearly 14 million cancer survivors are celebrating their special day again this year. And, here in Atlanta, we will be honoring local survivors, philanthropists and volunteers at the 2016 Hope Ball on April 30. Lifestyle Publications is proud to serve as media sponsor for this evening of stories, fellowship and hope, along with event chair sponsor Delta Airlines.

But, it’s the people here on the ground in Buckhead that are making admirable strides in education and research with their support and generous fundraising.

Frank Argenbright is chairman and CEO at SecurAmerica in Buckhead and is a breast cancer survivor, serving on the Board of Ambassadors for the American Cancer Society. “I am honored to be working for such a worthy cause. And as a cancer survivor, I want to do whatever it takes to help raise as much money as we can for cancer research. The more research, the more lives we can save,” says Argenbright, who lives with his wife, Kathy, and their children, Hunter and Blythe, on Brookhaven Drive.

The ACS Board of Ambassadors is an elite group of high-level executives and philanthropists who have pledged to lead and financially support ACS distinguished events like The Hope Ball.

Argenbright and his fellow Ambassadors will support honoree, Buckhead resident Jeff Wigbels, a stage-four, non-smokers lung cancer survivor. “His story is remarkable and incredibly moving and inspirational. His tireless support for cancer research and treatment should lift us all to do whatever we can to ensure we eradicate this disease,” notes Argenbright. (Readers may remember our story on Jeff in the January 2015 issue and will become reacquainted with him as we bring you more details on the Hope Ball next month.)

Frank A. Argenbright, Jr. was raised in Madison, Florida, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Florida State University. He was previously in the Army Reserves, earning the rank of Captain. He graduated in 1991 from the Owner/ President Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Argenbright heads SecurAmerica, a rapidly growing security company that provides innovative contract security service solutions.

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up at 3:30 a.m., checks his first voicemail by 4 a.m., and is still leaving voicemails at midnight, Argenbright is also a leader who cares deeply about his employees.

This work ethic, dedication to clients and employees, and understanding of the security sector accounts form Frank Argenbright's success. The many friends, employees, clients and investors who know him best and longest know the quality of the man and his work. Every year, Argenbright and his wife of 36 years gather with his high school friends from his high school BE OUR GUEST AT THE AMERICAN class for a reunion, a CANCER SOCIETY'S HOPE BALL reminder of his humble roots and the imporGo to our Web site to enter to win tance of loyalty. tickets for two the the elegant black tie Next month, they will join us in honoring Jeff gala held at the Delta Flight Museum, Wigbels, while boosting April 30. You'll join the Lifestyle the work of the American Publications team at our media Cancer Society at The sponsor table, enjoy dinner and Hope Ball. Why not join dancing (wait until you see our us? Sponsorship opporpublisher's style on the dance floor!) tunities are still available and celebrate the strides in cancer and a ticket give-away is research and education with the happening all month on American Cancer Society. Circle the our website. date, April 30 and enter now!

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Healthy Lifestyle

When Medical Docs Turn to

Chiropractors ARTICLE MARY WELCH | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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ot long ago, the medical, chiropractic and insurance industries were at odds and now two of the three are on the same page and have great respect for each other. Increasingly chiropractor’s waiting rooms are full of medical doctors and nurses all of whom are embracing this alternative option — and thankful for the chiropractic treatment.

“One of the basic premises of chiropractic is living a healthy life,” says Dr. Eric Tabano of The Joint in Brookhaven. “Years ago the chiropractic community advocated many of the nutritional and lifestyle practices that are being adopted today. We believe in a holistic, organic and commitment approach to health and wellness.”

In fact, at the Chastain Square office, The Joint welcomes Dr. Boyd Igbo, MD, DC who is practicing chiropractic medicine a few days a week at the north Buckhead location. Dr. Boyd is a second generation MD who furthered his medical education and is also a doctor of chiropractic (DC). Dr. Boyd still manages his father's medical practice remotely, but hopes to make The Joint his full time medical home as a DC. “Dr. Boyd and the entire staff here care about our patients and doing the right thing. That’s why we offer personalized treatment plans with a

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focus on pain relief and ongoing wellness,” says Dr. Brad Fraser, who heads the Buckhead location.

“Of course, if you put your back out playing golf, falling or just living life, you’ll need more concentrated treatments but it shouldn’t stop there. Our ongoing wellness care is what allows Americans of all ages to live a healthy and active life symptom-free or pain-free. Chiropractic treatments should be part of everyone’s everyday lifestyle.”

Dr. Fraser understands the benefits of regular chiropractic care. A former professional hockey player he would definitely still be feeling the falls on the ice and the hard hits a lot more without chiropractic care. “It really allows the body to work the way it is supposed to — heal itself,” he says. “I’m currently working with a World Class ranked Olympic hopeful and if he makes the Olympic team, I’ll accompany him to Rio de Janeiro to ensure he’s at peak form.”

Dr. Tabano, who heads the Brookhaven location, agrees that athletes of all ages should have regular chiropractic visits. “I treat two starters on the Atlanta Falcons team and The Joint clinics in Atlanta

are the official chiropractors for our soccer team, the Atlanta Silverbacks. But small children, especially young athletes, benefit from our services because we can help with their injuries and help prevent them from worsening as they grow until adults where it can become chronic.”

And, while you’ll see medical doctors seeking relief from a chiropractor, many insurance companies still do not cover the visit.

But, don’t worry because The Joint Chiropractic provides the best service while offering a patient-first approach — even when it comes to finances. The Joint has more than 280 clinics around the country, including 23 in metro Atlanta, where a person can walk in and get the affordable needed treatment.

The Joint accepts a variety of payment plans and even has affordable membership and package plans.

As for insurance, it doesn’t accept any and is, in fact, the largest provider of non-insurance, private pay chiropractic healthy in the country. For instance, after an initial visit, exam and adjustment, a patient can opt for the Premium Wellness plan where for $49 a month they can get up to four visits per month (six month agreement required). The same wellness plan, minus the sixmonth commitment, costs $59; a single visit is $29. Family plans are available.

Both chiropractors are quick to point out that they enjoy being a part of the Buckhead and Brookhaven communities are anxious to help with any chiropractic need — even at night or on the weekends.

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Driver’s Notebook

Porsche Atlanta Perimeter Sets A New Bar For The Car Buying Experience ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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he impact the prestigious German automaker Porsche has made on Georgia's capital has been tremendous within the last year. Beginning with the erection of Hapeville’s Porsche Driving Experience and headquarters in May of 2015, the grand opening of the jaw-dropping Jim Ellis Porsche Dealership on December 3 soon followed, further planting the flag bearing the automaker's signature stallion and crest on Atlanta’s grounds.

Located virtually on the city’s I-285 perimeter at 4006 Carver Drive, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, this space-age, multi-level, 44,000-square-foot site boasts a curvaceous exterior maintaining Porsche’s avant-garde architectural approach like their world-renowned Stuttgart, Germany, museum. Once inside, customers are exposed to extraordinary amenities geared to have them leave enlightened, fulfilled, refreshed, and ideally in a glistening Porsche to call their own. From conducting business on Carrara Marble countertops, to providing iPad stations, a signature

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Customer Design Center, an onsite Golf Simulator complete with house clubs, a video wall, and a café pouring Starbucks coffee, these are just a few features adorning the Perimeter’s 18-car showroom.

“We’ve grown along with metro Atlanta and our Porsche customers over the past 33 years,” says Rodney Woods, vice president at Jim Ellis Automotive Group. “When we opened our new state-of-the-art Porsche dealership in December, it was the perfect time to showcase our new name of Porsche Atlanta Perimeter to reflect our growth in the Atlanta community. Even though we have a new name and a new dealership, we still provide the level of customer experience that our clients have come to expect from the Jim Ellis family.”

Addressing the dealership’s ambitions for 2016, the team is excited to debut the all-new 911 in the spring, the new 718 Cayman and Boxster in the summer, and punctuating the year's end with an exclamation mark by launching the redesigned Panamera. Porsche’s successful answer to

the booming luxury compact SUV segment—the Macan—also has two new versions set to launch this year; the Jim Ellis Family expects it to replace the Cayenne as the most popular model on the floor.

Ultimately, topping 1,000 new Porsche sales and 1,100 pre-owned Porsche sales are both very realistic goals.

The Jim Ellis Automotive Group maintains its commitment to invest in the city of Atlanta, and believes driving one of Porsche’s fine-crafted vessels of its’ Porsche Atlanta Perimeter is the optimal way to explore it.

For more information, visit PorscheAtlantaPerimeter.com.

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Playlists From The Modern Girl WORDS MOLLY S. COLLINS

<<< The writer, in her dorm room at Albion College

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rowing up, my parents never played the top 40 station as we drove to and fro in our iconic blue mini van. My dad strictly played “80s on 8” and “70s on 7” while my mom played the sinful sounds of Motown and Jill Scott. So, I've never have the same taste for popular music as my peers. When friends would ask me to make a playlist for a party, I would fill it with The Ramones, The Supremes, Television and Paul Simon, rather than the usual Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. Even though my music would often be shut down within the third or fourth song, it felt so good to look up and see a few friends sway to the sounds of the past in appreciation. This playlist was made for anyone who needs to be reawakened via my favorite bands, and see the world through a new set of barre chords.

1. "CLOSE TO ME" - THE CURE

5. "FUNN" - CASH+DAVID

The Cure is one of my favorite bands out of the 80s, embodying two things I think that era is known for: crazy hair, and, sometimes, overly emotional songs. With vinyl records making a song comeback, I believe that this band is a quintessential component on any playlist.

If you like this song, you'll also like “Sunday Morning” by No Doubt.

Cash+David is made up of two wildly talented artists who mix both of their electronic and indie backgrounds to make one extremely entertaining record. This song, along with others, has stellar guitar and fun beats that, no matter who the listener, make you want to tap your foot.

If you like this song, then you’ll like “Take My Picture” by Filter.

2. "IS THIS HOW YOU FEEL?" - THE PREATURES

The Preatures is a 5-piece Aussie band that continues to impress me as I listen to their upbeat and head-bopping album. Released last year, this album has a 70s rock element to it, and makes me want to roll down all the windows and blast it while driving down the highway on a bright summer's day. Great song. Great band. Great everything.

If you like this song, you'll like “Don't Save Me” by Haim.

3. "MESSED UP KIDS" - JAKE BUGG

6. "FALLOUT" - CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN

No playlist would be complete without a song by one of the best up-and-coming bands of 2016, Catfish and the Bottlemen. I've listened to this album on every medium I can get my hands on, and everytime I hear it I get knots in my stomach because that's how good it is. Mixing a little bit of punk, rock, alternative and everything in between, this band never ceases to amaze me.

If you like this song, then you’ll like “If You Wanna” by The Vaccines.

One of my favorite artists of all time, Jake Bugg sounds, to me, like the product of Paul McCartney and Michael Kiwanuka. Mixing McCartney’s smooth vocals, and Kiwanuka’s soulful acoustics, every song on Bugg’s new album (appropriately named Shangri La) is utter perfection and tells a story that everyone should listen too.

If you like this song, you'll like “Sixteen” by Bombay Bicycle Club.

7. "LA VERITE" - FRANCOIS & THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS

4. "DRIVE" - OH WONDER

8. "OPEN HOUSE" - BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB

I heard of Oh Wonder while looking for songs to listen to while shut up in the library during finals week, and I can solidly say that their soothing synchronized vocals are the single most important attribute for my success over the hellish week. Oh Wonder’s debut album consists of every aspect one needs to have a great band: meaningful lyrics, great vocals and simple instrumentation.

If you like this song, then you’ll like “I’ll Try Anything Once” by Julian Casablancas.

If you ever find yourself in an adventurous mood, listen to any of Bombay Bicycle Club’s albums and let the wanderlust wash over you as you listen to the musical stylings of Britain's finest.

If you like this song, you’ll like “Archie, Marry Me” by Alvvays.

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If you like this song, you’ll like “Tous Les Memes” by Stromae.

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