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Happy summer friends!

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hope this finds you sipping sweet tea in the shade somewhere that makes you feel like a kid again.

Isn’t that what summer is all about? Feeling unencumbered and inspired?

When you're packing your weekend or summer vacation reading bag, I hope you'll pop in this copy of Midtown Lifestyle. This is our second issue. What do you think? I'm always looking for story ideas on good people doing good in your neighborhood, at work or in your family. Please email me story ideas about artists, entrepreneurs, amazing kids or your My yummy nieces live in Camas, fave places. Also, check us out on Facebook and Washington but spend a week with me Instagram. Let's chat! every summer in northern Michigan.

I thought I’d keep it simple this month and share Summer smiles all around! this recipe from a cookbook I helped edit in the 1990’s when we lived in Hong Kong. It’s a winner for BBQs and potlucks.

Have fun and enjoy this issue with ideas for nearby summer outings and maybe even a little inspiration!

Love, Sue SCollins@LifestylePubs.com

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18 Atlanta Braves’ SunTrust Park Fare Hits a Home Run

Here is a breakdown of what’s available to chomp on at the

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Diving headfirst into history atop a Midtown roof.

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Good Times

13th Annual Driskell Prize Dinner

The High Museum of Art honored Naima J. Keith, the 2017 recipient of the David. C. Driskell Prize, the first national award to honor and celebrate contributions to the field of African American art and art history.

Tom Asher, Spring Asher, Karen Cole, and Kevin Thelma Driskell, David C. Driskell and Rhonda Cole. Photo by CatMax Photography Matheison (Chief Financial Officer of the High Museum of Art). Photo by CatMax Photography

Welcome, No2 Opus Place

On the future site of No2 Opus Place, a celebration for the opening of the Sales Gallery was a grand event. Guests gathered under a beautiful tent, enjoyed fabulous food and wine, and were treated to a performance by Jennifer Holiday. OpusPlaceAtlanta.com

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Good Times

Four Seasons is 20

The Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta celebrated 20 years of Southern hospitality with a mayoral proclamation, champagne toasts and food from the lovely Bar Margot. Congratulations to this esteemed Midtown institution! PHOTOGRAPHY SUE COLLINS AND CLIFF ROBINSON.

Taste of the Highlands

The longest-running, volunteer-organized food event in the city, Taste of the Highlands returned after a one-year hiatus, sponsored by Fifth Group Restaurants. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta benefited, supporting various initiatives including critical care equipment, emergency transport vehicles and patient and family support services. Follow @MidtownLifestyleMagazine on Instagram for more events!

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Freedom Farmers Market

This sweet market has grown, but not too much. You can get a coffee, fresh flowers and all the beautiful produce you need for the weekend.

Saturdays, year around, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Carter Center Library, 453 Freedom Parkway Northeast. Take MARTA to Inman Park or park there.

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Food & Wine Fest

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival was a four-day culinary experience dedicated to shining an international spotlight on the rich food and beverage traditions of the South from Texas to the District of Columbia. Midtown was well-represented!

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN STK TOASTS

and Italian beers and Italian-inspired cocktails. The open kitchen allows guests to become a part of the pizza-making experience and enjoy the world-renown Italian hospitality of chef Luca and his team. Varuni.us

LIVE MUSIC, NEW MENU City Winery, Ponce City Market’s urban winery, intimate venue, restaurant, and private event space, is serving up new dishes just off the BeltLine. Executive Chef Don Cherry and Beverage Director Mani González have added their finishing

STK in Midtown hosted a slew

touches to a new menu. Since day one,

of thirsty journalists for a cocktail

City Winery's vision has been clear: pro-

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oz Ketel One Citron, .75 oz St.

or in the venue can enjoy the farm-to-table quality without stepping foot

Germain, .75 oz lime juice, .75 oz

outside of Old Fourth Ward. In addition to its revamped dinner menu, City

simple syrup, 2 strips of cucumber,

Winery has updated its beverage offerings to reflect the warmer weather.

6 mint leaves. Muddle mint and

Those looking for light, floral, and sunny drinks will love checking out

cucumber with lime juice and

what Beverage Director Mani González has whipped up. Building off of its

simple syrup, add citron vodka and St. Germain. Shake and strain into

already impressive cocktail and wine lists, this surge of springtime inspira-

martini glass. Garnish with slice of cucumber. STK Atlanta is located at

tion offers guests yet another artfully-crafted drink menu to choose from.

1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and

One of the highlights from the menu roll-out includes the Blushing Bee

12th Streets in the 12th & Midtown development. Cheers!

(Gin Lane 1751 Victoria Pink Gin, lemon juice, honey-lavender syrup, edible

A BRIGHT NIGHT The 2017 Atlanta Light The Night Walk is set for Saturday, October 7th at Piedmont Park. When you or someone you love hear the words, “You have cancer,” it’s one of the darkest moments in your life. At Light The

flower garnish.) Those already fans of the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail will be met with the same feeling of holding spring blossoms in their glass, all while discovering a lesser-known gin that could become a new favorite.

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Night (LTN), their aim is to bring light to the darkness of cancer through

A new restaurant, ALLORA will be located in TWELVE Hotel Midtown

research and cures. LTN is an evening community event supporting The

in Atlantic Station, taking over the space where LOBBY was. Celebrating

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s research funding. They bring hope in

the flavors of Italy, slip into ALLORA where the art of dining and drinking

time of despair, community in place of loneliness and life-saving research

is rediscovered. Blending Italian classics with modern techniques and

and support for cancer patients and their families. LTN brings commu-

seasonal ingredients, Executive Chef Chris Maher offers an impressive

nities together to celebrate those who are fighting, honor those we have

and sometimes playful menu filled with housemade pastas, pizzas made

lost, and raise funds to cure blood cancers once and for all. They are

to order, creative insalatas, small plates and more. Located in TWELVE

taking steps to end cancer: we Light The Night! The Goal: More Cancer

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woods, and rustic touches including an expansive central bar, chef’s tables

PERFECT PIZZA Maestro pizzaiolo Luca Varuni is thrilled to announce that Varuni Napoli’s second location at Krog Street Market is open daily. Offerings will include

overlooking an open kitchen, comfortable booths, and a spacious, covered outdoor patio. ConcentricsRestaurants.com

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build-your-own pizzas; a selection of artisan red and white Varuni favorites

The Swag is pleased to announce the appointment of Executive Chef

such as the Bastardo and Oro Bianco; and a Krog Street Market special –

Jake Schmidt. Chef Schmidt was previously the Executive Chef of the

a fried pizza stuffed with fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, mushrooms, nduja

Sammons Wing at the historic Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North

and Pecorino Romano with a light, crispy crust and fresh, well-scattered

Carolina. Schmidt will be ready to delight Swag guests when the moun-

toppings. The Virginia Highland restaurant celebrated its third anniver-

taintop inn opened for its 36th season in April. Its established culinary

sary. Varuni Napoli is an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria from veteran maestro

program is known for its bountiful breakfast buffet, picnic lunches and

pizzaiolo Luca Varuni. The eatery serves traditional southern Italian pizzas,

five-course dinners. The Wednesday afternoon gourmet picnic, atop The

desserts and antipasti as well as a selection of premium Italian wine, local

Swag’s Gooseberry Knob, is a highly touted experience along with its very

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popular Sunday Brunch and Thursday night barbecue on the Dog Trot.

FASHION HAPPENS

The Swag also offers a popular Cooking School set for July 30-August 1

Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta is set to celebrate 25 stylish years

and November 12-14. After cooking, you can hike the Smoky Mountains

on Monday, August 28th. Considered the official kick-off to fall social season,

(trails start outside your door), read in a lounger on the sprawling lawn or

the annual philanthropic fête founded by acclaimed retailer Jeffrey Kalinsky

hop in the giant hot tub perched overlooking the valley. Book in to see the

will return to Phipps Plaza for an unforgettable evening that includes a

massage therapist on property. Chose a room that boasts a steam shower,

cocktail reception followed by a live auction and runway show featuring

sauna, soaking tub and private wood fireplace. TheSwag.com

style selections from high-end designers such as Gucci, Celine, Christian

A RARE OPPORTUNITY Andy Warhol: Prints from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. Through Sept. 3, 2017 The High Museum of Art in Midtown is the exclusive East Coast venue for this sweeping exhibition featuring more than 250 works by famed pop

Dior, Givenchy, Valentino, Dries van Noten, Saint Laurent Paris, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik. The 2017 event will benefit Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta, the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF), and the Medical University of South Carolina. In its history, Fashion Cares has grown into one of the largest combined AIDS and breast cancer benefits in the country. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit JeffreyFashionCares.com.

artist Andy Warhol, including such iconic screenprint portfolios as “Marilyn Monroe” (1967), “Campbell’s Soup I” (1968), “Electric Chair” (1971), and “Mao” (1972). The comprehensive show is the largest exhibition of its kind, drawing exclusively from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation in Portland, Ore. Remarkable for their nearly exhaustive range, the Schnitzer Collections offer an unparalleled opportunity to explore the breadth of Warhol’s influential graphic production over the course of four decades. From portraits of Jacqueline Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe—imbued with a sense of the tragic—to evocative images of the Birmingham, Ala., civil rights protests and portrayals of influential 1970s personages, Warhol’s prints speak to the American values of the prosperous post-war consumer culture and foreshadow society’s preoccupation with celebrity, fashion, politics, sensationalism and scandal.

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Food & Wine

Sean's Cali Summer

FOR THE PERFECT CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA TRI-TIP: INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp of kosher salt 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp fresh ground black pepper 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder

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hanneling his time on the West Coast, our own Sean O'Keefe shares his favorite summer patio

tribute to all things California.

The tri-tip steak is the California classic. It’s the signature flavor of al fresco dining in the West Coast sunshine, served with your favorite tomato salsa (fea-

turing Vidalia onions and fresh Georgia tomatoes) and accompanied by the perfect margarita. It’s bliss. With Californians moving to Atlanta in droves, it’s high time to marry the best of California cuisine and al fresco style dining with the Southern tastes of Georgia by introducing this historical Santa Maria Valley recipe to the citizens of Y’allywood. Embrace your inner Californian with this easy-to-make tri-tip recipe! Try

METHOD: 1. Mix the all of the dry ingredients together to create the meat dry rub.

2. Evenly coat the tri-tip with olive oil and set sit for 10 minutes.

3. Using all of the rub, generously coat all sides of the tri-tip, set aside for 30 minutes.

4. Setup your smoker for cooking at around 220°F using indirect heat.

5. Once the smoker is ready, place the meat directly on the grate and let smoke for 2 hours.

6. Remove from the smoker once finished and set aside allowing the tri-tip to rest for 20 minutes before slicing against.

7. Serve with your favorite salsa!

giving it a proper Southern welcome by serving it with potato salad and coleslaw or on a sandwich, or stick to the classic California style. Either way, you’ll crave our signature margarita to go with it!

THE PERFECT MARGARITA: 1 1/2 ounces 1800 tequila silver 1/2 ounce Cointreau 1 ounce fresh lime juice Lime wedge for garnish Salt or sugar to rim the glass depending on your taste 1. If desired, salt the rim of a chilled margarita glass.

2. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

3. Shake well.

4. Strain into the prepared glass with or without fresh ice.

5. Garnish with the lime wedge.

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should look for competitive pricing more important is securing a knowledgeable and experienced lender who performs a thorough financial needs analysis. A super low rate is fantastic if you make it to the closing table with the best product to suit your financial needs but you do not have to sacrifice service for low rates and fees.

ML: WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU AS A LOAN OFFICER? MS: I want to be able to anticipate and understand the buyers’ needs.

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ML: HOW DO YOU STAY ABREAST OF THE MANY CHANGES IN YOUR INDUSTRY AND OUR MARKET? MS: I read a lot - trade magazines and news sources. Regulations

and lending guidelines change frequently, sometimes daily. Also, we have an incredible team of underwriters at HomeServices who have tremendous knowledge and are always available to assist with any unusual circumstances. The Atlanta market is also changing every day. I have been originating since pre-recession here in town and have enjoyed a front seat to all the changes. I spend time with realtors, customers and other experts asking questions. I also try to view properties occasionally to stay on top of real estate trends.

ML: WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR BUYERS? MS: Plan ahead. Have a thorough discussion with your lender to

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ML: WHAT MARKS HAS THE LAST HOUSING CRISIS LEFT ON THE INDUSTRY/PROCESS? MS: The new guidelines and regulations although burdensome have

helped strengthen the housing market overall. Buyer and lender interests are more in line these days. Homeowners and lenders must work together

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Atlanta Braves’ SunTrust Park Fare Hits a Home RUn Here is a breakdown of what’s available to chomp on at the all-new Braves Stadium ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON | PHOTOGRAPHY DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON AND ATLANTA BRAVES

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aving a ticket stub to prove you were one of the first to attend the all-new Atlanta Braves SunTrust Park

certainly provides invaluable sports memorabilia, but leaving with a content stomach could be just as unforgettable. To complement the experience of witnessing home runs, singing “Take Me Out To the Ballgame” in the seventh inning, hoping to catch a fly ball, and overall gawking at the Park’s 1,114,400-square-foot splendor, global food service provider Delaware North Sportservice has made a valiant effort to embrace especially Atlanta’s dining scene with a plethora of Southern-inspired items to choose from.

The strategy has been well received by Braves fans and gourmands alike. Brilliantly acknowledging the local favorites, Delaware North has ushered in some of the best eateries Georgia’s capital has to offer, including the world-renowned burgers of Chef Linton Hopkins’ H&F; lip-smackin’ barbecue from the Fox Bros.; Gu’s Dumplings’ Asian flare at Intentional Wok; Hugh Acheson’s 1st & 3rd Hot Dog and Sausage Shack; and, of course, the classics—Chick-Fil-A and Waffle House—to name a few. And no worries, sweet teeth are also recognized thanks to King of Pops, Mayfield Creamery Ice Cream, and High Road Craft Creamery’s signature Tomahawk Ice Cream Bar serving as delectable clutch hitters.

Then there is the “Taste of Braves Country” program where surrounding states of Georgia collectively making up “Braves Country” get some representation. This means participating concession stands offering mouthwatering selections such as the Nashville Hot Chicken to represent Tennessee; Taco Factory’s Blackened Catfish Po’ Boy Taco honoring Mississippi; Alabama getting some love with the enormous Fried Tomahawk Pork Chop complete with collard green slaw and white barbecue sauce served on an enormous potato roll; and South Carolina loyalists certainly not balking on the Pimento Cheese Patty Melt.

The dietary conscious also gets some taste bud love. Look for the “Farm to Fan” logo, an initiative featuring produce from a cooperative of more than 40 local farms and vendors; gluten-free food items including beer; and Field Of Greens’ stand offering an extensive menu of vegetarian options, to list a few.

Other notable specialties to strongly consider include the hand-cut fries at Potato Cutter, the Kevin Rathbun Steak Sandwich, and The Slice’s imposing “Burgerizza”—two, eight-inch pepperoni pizzas serving as the “bun” of 24 ounces of ground beef, a quarter-pound of hickory smoked bacon and six aged cheddar slices.

When looking at the score sheets, Delaware North and the SunTrust Park have hit a grand slam when it comes to providing baseball fans with an unforgettable eating experience.

For more information, visit Atlanta.Braves.mlb.com/atl/ ballpark/suntrust-park.

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A POOL WITH A PAST —DIVING HEADFIRST INTO HISTORY ATOP A MIDTOWN ROOF ARTICLE MICHAEL KAHN PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL KAHN AND PROVIDED

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t first glance, 131 Ponce looks like any other five-story apartment building that's been built in the city over the last decade. Filling

most of the block bounded by North, Ponce de Leon, and Piedmont avenues, and Juniper Street, the apartment building at the southern edge of Midtown is just one of dozens of “luxury” rentals which seek to attract those drawn to all the amenities of the neighborhood.

As the mercury climbs and Atlanta heads toward the high-heat of summer, the pool atop the building's lobby at the corner of Ponce de Leon and Juniper will surely see a lot of action. And while, like the bulk of the building, the pool deck itself is rather unremarkable, but the story behind—or rather below—it is another matter.

The pool sits atop a reconstructed portion of the building, which occupied the majority of the site before the construction of the apartment building. Completed in 1949 as the Gulf Oil Building, the original facility was a minimalist Modern structure, providing 50,000 square feet of office space for the company.

While notable for its Modern-influenced, restrained design, the building is even more notable due to the legacy of the architect who designed it: Chinese-born I.M. Pei. The building was the firstever built project for the architect—at that time an employee of New York-based Webb and Knapp—who graduated from Harvard Graduate School of Design just three years prior.

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The pool, seen from above.

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The building soon after its completion in 1949.

Constructed in just four months, the building was immediately heralded in architectural publications as a master work, emulating the sleek minimalism and streamlined modernism of Mies van der Rohe, who is regarded by many as the founder of the Modern architectural movement.

One of the first truly modern structures in Atlanta, the building was elegant in its simplicity. The façade was comprised of a grid of black metal, infilled with alternating glass and marble panels. The straightforward material palette of locally sourced stone allowed for quick and inexpensive construction.

Its success is credited with launching Pei’s career.

From that point forward, Pei found himself flooded with commissions, and over the years he designed many of the most recognizable buildings in the world. His works include the John Hancock Tower (Boston, 1976), the East Wing of the National Gallery (Washington, D.C., 1978), and the dearest to his heart, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library (Boston, 1979). However, he is best known for his glass pyramid which became a defining feature of his renovation and expansion of the Louvre (Paris, 1989).

In the years since, the now centenarian Pei has been recognized with architecture’s highest honors, including the AIA Gold

Pei's famous Louvre pyramid.

Highrises of Midtown and downtown stand beyond the pool deck.

Looking northwest from the pool deck.

Meal, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Pritzker Prize, and the Royal Gold Medal.

While Pei went on to be a celebrated architect, the Gulf Oil Building’s fate was not so glamorous. The victim of time and unkind renovations, the building was largely vacant and viewed as obsolete by 2012. Despite outcry from preservationists who noted the value of the structure’s history, the building was demolished in early 2013.

In deference to the groundswell of interest in the building, the developer Sereo Group and Faison Enterprises vowed to preserve the elements that comprised the front portion of the building, and reconstruct them as part of the new development. When rebuilt, the original black mullions were restored, adding contrast between the bright white marble panels.

While the pool atop the structure does little justice to the architectural significance of the building that once occupied the site, a dive into the deep end is a chance to be immersed in history.

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ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF FORD AND MAZDA

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or Father’s Day, here are two automobiles—the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF and 2017 Focus RS—that are not only stellar buys, but come with a manual transmission for the true driving experience.

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2017 Mazda MX-5 RF Come on, splurge on Dad and get him a sporty ride that

Inside, a booming BOSE nine-speaker sound system, push-button

demands a stick shift. Mazda’s Miata family has a cult following

start, Bluetooth technology, leather-trimmed sport seats, and con-

and for good reason. Their attractive two-seaters are not only

vertible roof with automatic activation further justify its loyal fan base.

reliable but attractive, inexpensive and simply a joy to drive. The

Need we say more? At $34,310 with all the bells and whistles, the RF

latest edition—the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF—is loaded with options,

is even harder to pass up.

rests on 17-inch alloy wheels, and gets 155 horses darting out of its SKYACTIV, 2.0-Liter, 4-cylinder engine. Graciously, all of this

Fuel Economy: 26 city/33 highway/ 29 combined

power still won’t make this two-seater constantly thirsty thanks to

Base Price: $32,620

a combined 29 miles to the gallon.

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Dennis Malcolm Byron is an award-winning journalist, blogger (CruisinForABrewsin.com), and photographer who specializes in the travel, culinary and automobile industries. Byron especially enjoys contributing to Lifestyle Publications’ Driver’s Notebook section to enlighten readers on the latest models, designs, trends and technology. He is also a proud member of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) and heads their Hospitality program. Although a native New Yorker and alumnus of Cornell University, Byron happily calls Atlanta his home. Globetrot with him on Twitter (@alesharpton) and Instagram (@realalesharpton).

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Healthy Lifestyle

Sun Warrior ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS

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etting my sights on summer, I made an appointment at Atlanta Dermatology & Aesthetics at Atlantic Station. Oma, the friendly

office manager, welcomed me and talked to me about my schedule, my goals and my skin. I’m 55, and have spent my share of summer days on the water, sailing, paddling, in the lifeguard stand and chasing children in the yard. I wouldn’t trade those days for gold, but I now needed some magic to start to repair all that sun damage and protect my skin from the elements of the city and summer.

The office is upstairs, near the corner of 19th and Market Street. I met with Ashley Hanson who spent a half hour with me, interviewing me about my current skin care regime (Neutrogena cleanser, Revision Vitamin C Lotion, Revision Multi-Protection SPF 50 daily tinted moisturizer, a light daily exfoliant, retinol and whatever night cream is on sale that smells good). She asked me what I felt about my skin (dull, some new annoying age spots, lack of moisture) and what I was hoping for (a glow and some shred of hope). She scientifically explained how, together, we would get results. Ashley sketched out the path to my current skin condition (she literally drew a map of my skin, from the inside out). We talked about pigmentation (it starts to go early, in your 20s), collagen (the skin’s building block) and break-outs (inflammation). She is thorough, knowledgeable and a good communicator.

Ashley decided on a Glytone GA 50% Peel which is a level 2 peel. It works to reduce those visible signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, photodamage. She likes to save heavier peels for cool-weather months when repairs can be managed out of the hot summer sun. Within a week, the small amount of flaking disappeared and my skin was brighter. And, I felt in control!

Everyone at Atlanta Dermatology & Aesthetics seemed scientific but so very friendly. Mary Carmon, FNRC, backed up Ashley’s choices for my skin and sees patients who are ready for the next step of cosmetic and surgical repair including Botox, collagen fillers (Juvederm,

A SMARTER SUMMER

Restalyne, Radiesse) and assists Dr. Sumayah Taliaferro.

Beauty (and good health) is more than just skin deep, though,

Sunscreen application is key during the warmer months since we spend

and Dr. Taliaferro brings with her an expertise in pigmentary dis-

more time outdoors and summer travels are upon us. Applying to the face

orders, medical dermatology, surgery, and cosmetic dermatology.

but don't forget the arms, hands, back, and scalp while enjoying the great out-

She has training in the latest surgical and cosmetic procedures.

doors. Your doctors prefer an SPF of at least of 30 but reapplication is a must.

There's no longer a label on sunscreens known as "waterproof". The FDA realized that the reapplication rate of sunscreens while in the sun for

Her services routinely include mole removal and surgical treatment of skin cancers, split earlobe repairs, and removal of keloids.

Dr. Taliaferro is a native of Atlanta, where she attended

prolonged periods of time had declined and the number of reported skin

Benjamin E. Mays High School. She graduated with honors from

cancers had doubled.

Brown University and Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Changes have been made and the FDA now performs strenuous test-

Her career began with residency training in the Yale Primary Care

ing for sunscreens formulations to now be labeled as "water resistant". This

Internal Medicine Program, followed by a residency in dermatology

means the product was applied to the skin and there was enough residual

at historic Howard University.

product on the skin after being submitted in a hot tub for up to 80 minutes.

Zinc Oxide is a physical block which reflects the UV's harmful rays. Other sunscreens absorb the UV rays and alter them which causes a chemical reaction and the skin becomes inflamed.

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Administration (FTA).

The Atlanta BeltLine has also contributed

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to more than 200 acres of parks developed

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and another 210 acres renovated. This year,

Parade on September 9! The beloved

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parade kicks off the exhibition each year on

on the Westside Trail. In 2016, goats were

the first Saturday after Labor Day, and has

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become a new Atlanta tradition, with more

sive species, funded by a National Fish and

than 73,000 people in attendance in 2016.

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July 2ND WEDNESDAYS BOOK CLUB SAVI PROVISIONS The Midtown Book Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8 - 10 p.m. to discuss great literature with Midtown friends and neighbors! Visitors and new members welcome. Midtown Book Group is a free community event. Note: During the summer months, meet at Savi Provisions - 988 Peachtree St NE.

JULY 1 RED WHITE & BREW GEORGIA AQUARIUM

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Celebrate Independence Day a little early at Georgia Aquarium on

FIRST ANNUAL WAITERS' RACE ATLANTA

Saturday, July 1, with unlimited beer sampling, classic barbecue,

SHOPS BUCKHEAD

live music from "The Regulars Band," and 500+ aquatic species!

This free event will celebrate the hard work of the food servers who

Red, White and Brew will be held in the magnificent Oceans Ball-

work in the Atlanta restaurant industry and benefit The Giving Kitch-

room with views of beluga whales, manta rays and whale sharks.

en. Participants will race with a loaded server’s tray in one hand. Le

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THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3

JULY 22

ANDY WARHOL: PRINTS

7TH ANNUAL ATLANTA ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

HIGH MUSEUM

PIEDMONT PARK

The High is the exclusive East Coast venue for this sweeping retro-

The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival was founded in 2010 out of a de-

spective featuring more than 250 prints and ephemera by artist Andy

sire to provide family fun in which the entire community could

Warhol. This comprehensive show is the largest exhibition of its kind

enjoy. This event features America’s Favorite Dessert – ICE

and includes such iconic screenprint portfolios as Marilyn Monroe

CREAM – but also includes a variety of health and wellness en-

(1967), Campbell’s Soup I (1968), Electric Chair (1971), and Mao (1972).

gagement activities, fitness routines, food & non-food vendors,

MONDAY MORNINGS LIBRARY STORYTIME PONCE DE LEON BRANCH LIBRARY Family Storytime, Mondays, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Ponce de Leon Branch Library, Meeting Room. Free. Join in for themed stories, songs, and rhymes! Ages 0-5

JULY 4 AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE BUCKHEAD The largest 10k in the United States returns on July 4, and while race registration is closed, there's always room to cheer on the thousands of runners from the sidelines! Join in on an Atlanta tradition.

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Parting Thoughts

WORDS MOLLY COLLINS

SOPHMORE’S summer playlist

I

made this playlist two days after completing my second year at college. Sitting in the passenger seat on the way home, I added more than 70 songs to a playlist as the 1996 Chevy Suburban, that would later break down in Indianapolis, schlepped along the weathered Midwestern

freeway. With each song I placed, I remembered the moment that was eternally attached to it.

I’M SORRY - SWELL FT. SHILOH

DOLCE VITA - RYAN PARIS

I played this song on repeat as I spent the better part of April in the

My friends and I blasted this song as we hiked up Horsetooth Moun-

basement of the library studying for my Woman & Lit. final.

tain on spring break in Colorado. There were 70 mph winds at 40 degrees, and we had packed for warm weather.

NIGHT - MURA MASA FT CHARLI XCX

The first time I heard this song was after my roommate and I watched all

NEW MISTAKE - JELLYFISH

Britney Spears music videos in one night and fell into existential crisis.

I can’t really remember the first time I heard this song, but everytime I hear it I think of the fish I got that died after one day. RIP Chaz Sue Gay.

EVERYBODY WANTS TO LOVE YOU - JAPANESE BREAKFAST

I heard this song for the first time by accident. I was looking for “Turn-

SUEDEHEAD - MORRISSEY

ing Japanese,” and found this song instead.

I distinctly remember hearing this song for the first time when my dad and I were driving up to Northern Michigan together last year

OCEAN BED - KING KRULE

and looking out the window to see our first glimpse of Lake Michigan.

My best friend showed me this song on one of our long walks around our small college town. We were sitting in the bleachers at an aban-

WHO DO YOU THINK OF - M.O

doned baseball field. Very picturesque.

My popoholic suitemate showed me this song along with the choreographed dance she had to it one night. It was both scarring and wonderful.

EASY - CRO

I first heard this German rapper when I was up late looking for Wes

JO - MR. OIZO

Anderson-style music videos.

The first time I heard this song was when a friend and I were sitting on her bed making a comprehensive list of the best Jimmy Neutron episodes.

WHATCHA SEE IS WHATCHA GET - THE DRAMATICS

The first time I heard this song I was walking back from the March for

RIGHT HERE - MAXWELL YOUNG

Science in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was blaring out of a local record store.

I first heard of this artist when I got really into lo-fi hip hop. His album “Spark” is one of my all time favorites.

NO LIE - GLOWIE

This song was recommended by a YouTuber (Mitch Grassi) on his channel Superfruit.

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