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JULY 2019 PUBLISHER

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Hue Terris EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Kate Riley

Summer in the City SUMMERTIME IS A SPECIAL SEASON. The kids are out of school (so less traffic),

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Sue Baldani, Kate Riley, Sue G. Collins CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Thery Jean, Sikira T, Christopher Gaines

the sunshine seems never-ending and there’s no shortage of adventures that await.

For many, summer evokes fond memories of childhood—sleepaway camp, trips to the lake and pool parties. We always look forward to celebrating our nation’s independence. For us in town, that means the Peachtree Road Race, notable this year as it marks the 50th year of the race. We spent some time in this issue in celebration of that.

Atlanta is home to one of the most famous painters in the nation. When you think of Patriotic images, think Steve Penley. It was an honor and a true pleasure to be invited into his studio. Surrounded by paint and paintings, we got to learn more about him and his effortless talent—and wit. I think our cover looks like he has painted himself into a painting, and we came to find out that is a goal of his—"to make people feel like they are actually in one of my paintings," Steve says.

Enjoy July in Midtown! Summer flies by fast, so make it last. Better yet, find a lake to jump into.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2019

FEATURES 16 The Peachtree Keeping America (and Beyond) Running for 50 Years

20 The Inspiration Behind Penley Honoring Our Country One Painting at a Time

30 Top Shades Fashion and Function

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34 Beautiful Friendship Polo in the Pines, Oct. 5-6

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“We are excited to spend time in Midtown’s newest gathering place,” says Ginny Kennedy, director of Urban Design at Midtown Alliance. “Not only will The Grove bring people together, it will also help deliver on Midtown’s strategy to attract more investment to the district.

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL HONORED AGAIN FOR OUTSTANDING PATIENT EXPERIENCE For a second consecutive year, Northside Hospital health care system has been recognized for having one of the best hospitals in the nation for patient experience.

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THE PEACHTREE

BACK STAGE

KEEPING AMERICA (AND BEYOND) RUNNING FOR 50 YEARS

ARTICLE SUE BALDANI

THE AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE IS CELEBRATING ITS 50TH

participants from all walks of life and abilities. According to Donna

ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR. This annual 10K run is held on the

Nail, a 56-year-old wife and mother, “It doesn’t matter if you run fast,

Fourth of July in the heart of Atlanta and is always a big draw for

slow, walk, run or crawl—it’s all about the t-shirt and the satisfaction of

runners worldwide.

finishing the largest 10K in the world. I encourage others to run/walk

“With it being our 50th year, we saw a record interest,” says Jay

the race so they can understand that we come in all shapes and sizes,

Holder, the director of marketing and communication of the Atlanta

but we can all make it to the finish with some training, a good pair of

Track Club. The club, which opened in 1964, has organized the race

shoes and some encouragement!”

since day one.

Limited to 60,000 participants, the Peachtree Road Race has

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Speaking of a good pair of shoes, Mike Cosentino, owner of Big Peach Running Company has run more than 12 Peachtree races

himself. He explains why people should get expert advice when it

foundation of all of your movements and there’s no time that this is

comes to finding the right shoe.

more important than when running longer distances,” says Hunter.

“Different running shoes are designed for different foot types. It depends on your arch profile, how broad your feet are, where you

“Also, most people have a tendency to wear their shoes too tight. If shoes are too tight, it can cause major problems.

apply pressure and the different length of stride.” He and his employ-

Besides the runners, close to 200,00 spectators will be watching

ees, most of whom are runners, assist their customers with finding

and cheering from the sidelines. This year, there will also be enter-

the right shoe for their particular objectives.

tainment. At each mile, there will be DJs and bands playing music

Hunter Vaughan, the manager of New Balance at Toco Hills,

from each decade.

couldn’t agree more. “There's really no way to know how a shoe will

Many of the runners come back year after year. Although you have

fit your specific foot when you look at it online. Your feet are the

to be at least ten years old to take part, there is no upper age limit.

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According to Jay, the oldest participants right now are a 94-year-old man and a 94-year-old woman who run the race every year.

Randy Stroud, 64, from Acworth, is running his 47th consecutive race. “I started running back in 1968, so I've always been a runner. I train year-round, so Peachtree is a race that I always look forward to and prepare for,” says Randy.

There is also a wheelchair race held beforehand. Since 1984, the Atlanta Running Club has partnered with the Shephard Center in Atlanta, one of the most well-known rehabilitation centers in the world. This is strictly an elite race with professional racers and is one of the most prestigious wheelchair races in the world.

To honor the country’s veterans and military who will be participating, Jay says they have issued them a commemorative race number design so people will know who they are. He encourages everyone who sees them to shake their hands and thank them for their service.

Another way they are celebrating their 50th anniversary is by awarding $50,000 to anyone breaking the record in their division. The record, held since 1996 in the men’s division, is 27:04; for women, held since 2002, the record is 30:32.

For the wheelchair contestants, the men’s record since 2004 is 18:38, and for the women, since 2009, is 22:09. If one of the wheelchair racers breaks the record, it will be the highest payday ever for a wheelchair athlete in any race around the world, says Jay. Custom-made Frabel glass peaches will be awarded to the top three competitors, a tradition dating back to early 80s. The winner will also receive $10,000.

Ty Ragan, from Brentwood, has run seven races and will be running again this year. “Initially, I signed up back in 1998 as a celebration for losing weight and getting into a healthier lifestyle. I was about 80 pounds overweight and when I first started running, I couldn't complete a quarter mile. But by 1998, I was able to run more consistently and felt the iconic AJC Peachtree Road Race was the best way to celebrate achieving my goal,” he says.

The course itself closes at 11:30 a.m., but the fun doesn’t end there. There is a party at Piedmont Park where every finisher will receive a Peachtree Road Race t-shirt.

“We are committed to making running and walking an accessible sport for people of all ages and abilities, not just through the more than 30 events programs we put on every year, but also by community engagement and being a running and walking resource for schools, groups and communities across the area,” says Jay. To learn more about the history, people and traditions of the race, visit PeachTree50.com and sign up to receive their emails. Hosted by the Atlanta Track Club, they’re posting 50 stories in 50 weeks.

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ARTICLE SUE BALDANI

The Inspiration Behind Penley

HONORING OUR COUNTRY ONE PAINTING AT A TIME

YOU WOULD EXPECT TO FIND PAINT SPLAT-

walls of his new restaurant with paintings and gave

TERS AND DRIPS IN AN ARTIST’S STUDIO, BUT

him less than four days to do so. Not having any idea

WALKING INTO STEVE PENLEY’S STUDIO IN

what to paint, he fell back on his second favorite

ATLANTA IS LIKE WALKING RIGHT INTO AN

subject—history.

ABSTRACT PAINTING. This is what he actually

“At that time, my fascination with history, especially

set out to do upon moving into the new space last

WWII and the events surrounding it, was what led

August. Nothing is spared a whimsical coating of

me down the road towards painting historical icons. I

paint—furniture, instruments, floors, walls, ceilings,

defined that inspiration more over the years, and it has

and of course, the artist himself. He is literally

become more about celebrating this country and try-

immersed in his passion.

ing to convince others that this is the greatest nation

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1964, Steve

on earth and what made it that,” Steve says.

knew he was meant to be an artist from a young age

This is why his favorite painting is Washington

and took art classes while growing up in Athens and

Crossing the Delaware, which hangs in the U.S.

then Macon, Georgia. Thanks to his middle school

Capitol. “I love the original painting that I ripped the

industrial arts teacher David Cornelius, he was even

subject off from. And, I like large-scale paintings.

able to build his own canvases. When asked if he still

I also like the heroic theme of the painting which

does, he responds, “I do until the people that work for

reflects my feelings about our founders and this

me make me stop. I love building stuff.”

country,” Steve says.

Later, he studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York and at the University of Georgia. After graduation,

Known the world over, this self-deprecating artist keeps things down to earth.

he took some odd jobs while continuing to paint, but it

Bursting with ideas, Steve believes there is no way

wasn’t until Robert Steed, an attorney and art enthusi-

he’ll ever be able to get them all down on canvas.

ast, saw his work that his career finally took off.

He says he has painted practically anything and

In talking about Robert, Steve’s quirky and fun sense of humor comes through.

everything—portraits of kids and pets, including someone’s bird.

The bold strokes and vivid colors of his historical

Throughout his career, he has developed products

icon paintings are instantly recognizable as Steve’s,

for Fox News, Coca-Cola and several U.S. presidents.

and his works are exhibited around the world. George

He has also penned multiple books and has done

Washington, Abraham Lincoln and the U.S. flag are

illustrations for others including those authored by

some of his bestselling subjects, with the Statue of

Coach Vince Dooley from the University of Georgia,

Liberty being No. 1.

his alma mater. In fact, in Atlanta, he is also well

When asked how he developed his style, he tells a story about a friend who asked him to cover the

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known for his paintings of the coaches, players, and places of the university.

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“ R o b e rt L . St e e d was t h e f i r st p e r s o n ot h e r t h a n m y pa r e n ts to p i c k m e u p o u t o f t h e g u t t e r , h o s e m e d ow n a n d g i v e m e a c h e c k .

H e was a pa rt n e r at K i n g & S pa l d i n g , w h i c h a l s o p l ay e d a p i vota l r o l e i n t h e d i r e ct i o n o f m y ca r e e r a n d h a d i t n ot b e e n f o r t h o s e t wo facto r s, I wo u l d p r o ba b ly b e a p i a n o d e l i v e ry g u y i n M ac o n o r a c o n v i ct i n h o p e f u l ly a m i n i m u m - s e c u r i t y w h i t e - c o l l a r p r i s o n .”

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THE INSPIRATION BEHIND PENLEY

(CON TI N UED)

“I love Atlanta people. It’s my crowd,” Steve says.

He donates scores of paintings to various charities and organizations in and out of Atlanta and feels it’s a particular honor to support those that assist active members of the military and veterans.

His other joys in life are his talented children—Lyall, Abbey and Parker. “I don’t know where they derive this talent because they really never ask me tips about art. I think they just grew up knowing

“ I t h i n k m y p o p u l a r i t y st e m s f r o m t h e fact, m u c h m o r e t h a n ta l e n t, t h at I s h a r e a c o m m o n b o n d w i t h m y c u sto m e r s i n m y i n t e r e st i n h i sto r -

it was something you do when you are a Penley.”

i ca l f i g u r e s. I c h o o s e m y s u b j e cts

To see more of Steve Penley’s works, visit PenleyArtCo.com.

by h ow i n t e r e st i n g o r h ow n o n - i n t e r e st i n g t h e s u b j e ct ’s fac e i s a n d t h e i r ov e r a l l i n f l u e n c e i n A m e r i ca n c u lt u r e to t h e p o i n t t h at m o st a n yo n e wo u l d b e a b l e to at l e ast r e c o g n i z e a n d r e l at e to t h at i c o n i n s o m e way.”

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ADULT- AND KID-FRIENDLY NATURAL BUG REPELLENTS FROM A BEAUTIFUL MESS

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A D U LT

WHAT YOU NEED: + 10 drops lemon essential oil

(AGE 15 AND OVER)

+ 10 drops lemongrass essential oil

WHAT YOU DO:

+ 8 drops eucalyptus essential oil

In a 2-ounce spray bottle, add the grain alcohol (or Solubol) and drop in

+ 1 ½ ounces distilled water

essential oils. Swirl to combine. Place the cap back on the bottle. Allow the oils to disperse in the alcohol for about 1 hour, then add distilled water, swirling again to combine.

+ 8 drops lavender essential oil

(minus 1 teaspoon to make room for the essential oils in the bottle) + ½ ounce 95% proof grain alcohol*

*The grain alcohol is used as a preservative as well as a carrier for the oils, but you can also use a product like this instead of grain alcohol at a 1:4 ratio (1 drop essential oil to 4 drops Solubol) if you’d rather and then just fill the rest with water to fill the 2-ounce spray bottle.

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DIY

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K I D ’S

WHAT YOU NEED:

WHAT YOU DO:

+ 4 drops lavender essential oil

In a 2-ounce spray bottle, add the grain alcohol (or Solubol) and drop

+ 1 ½ ounces distilled water

+ 10 drops lemon essential oil + 10 drops lemongrass essential oil

in essential oils. Swirl to combine. Place the cap back on the bottle.

(minus 1 teaspoon to make room for

Allow the oils to disperse in the alcohol for about 1 hour, then add

the essential oils in the bottle)

distilled water, swirling again to combine.

+ ½ ounce 95% proof grain alcohol*

*The grain alcohol is used as a preservative as well as a carrier for the oils, but you can also use a product like this instead of grain alcohol at a 1:4 ratio (1 drop essential oil to 4 drops Solubol) if you’d rather and then just fill the rest with water to fill the 2-ounce spray bottle.

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IF YOU WANT TO PRINT SOME LABELS FOR YOUR BUG SPRAY, JUST DOWNLOAD SOME FROM A BEAUTIFUL MESS AND PRINT ONTO STICKER PAPER!

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DIY

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While there can be concern about citrus oils on the skin when exposed to sunlight, lemongrass isn’t a photosensitive oil, and if lemon essential oil is steam-distilled rather than coldpressed (Oui Fresh essential oils are cold-pressed) it can be used on the skin. So just make sure to note which one your lemon oil is and only spray on clothes if you don’t have a skinsafe lemon oil (which is an application method a lot of people prefer anyway if they are more sensitive to oils).

Find more DIYs at ABeautifulMess.com and shop these essential oils and more at OuiFresh.com.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Top Shades FASHION AND FUNCTION ARTICLE KATE RILEY PHOTOGRAPHY THERY JEAN

WE ASKED THOMAS EYE GROUP TO SHOW US WHAT THE HOTTEST TRENDS ARE IN SUMMER EYEWEAR. We sat down with Dr. Reddy to find out the importance of wearing Sunglasses— fashion aside!

"Sunglasses are a stylish addition to our summer wardrobe, but as an ophthalmologist, I find them to be a summer necessity for the following reasons," says Dr. Reddy.

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1. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT PROTECTION – "UV light is harmful to our vision and actually can accelerate the

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formation of cataracts and worsen retinal conditions such as macular degeneration. UV light is often reflected off of bright surfaces in the summer, so wearing sunglasses with UV protective coating, I feel, is essential for eye protection."

2. POLARIZATION — "When light reflects off of hard surfaces, it has a tendency to scatter all over the place.

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sunglasses basically have an extra coating on their surface to eliminate the effect of these horizontal reflected rays and greatly decrease issues from glare on a bright sunny day."

3. BURNS — "Bright sunlight can actually cause burns in the retina and lead to permanent loss of central vision, so sunglasses, especially in a bright reflective environment, can help provide protection against this."

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

THURSDAYS IN JULY

JULY

Ballroom, 7-9 p.m., with views of our beluga whales, manta rays and whale sharks.

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COCKTAILS IN THE GARDEN Atlanta Botanical Garden

Stroll through different areas of the garden while enjoying a cocktail,

50TH PEACHTREE ROAD RACE

11TH ANNUAL TOMATO FESTIVAL Westside Provisions District

Chef Ford Fry invites you to the 11th annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival,

a

benefit

for

Peachtree Road

Georgia Organics.

listening to live music and playing

The AJC Peachtree Road 10K race

Enjoy tomato-based treats from

games at the Atlanta Botanical

starts in Buckhead near Lenox

dozens of chefs and mixologists and

Gardens.

Square Mall and ends in Piedmont

live music from The Spazmatics, as

Park. If you're not running, get out and

well as Ford Fry’s chef band,The

cheer on the runners while enjoying

Foo’d Fighters!

the energy and spirit of the day.

A live auction will have a variety of

This

event

is

every

Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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prizes and experiences!

FANTASTIC FOURTH CELEBRATION Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain Park was voted the “Best in

Place

Atlanta”

to by

see Atlanta

Fireworks Journal-

13 FIELD DAY IN THE PARK Historic Forth Ward Park

Sign up your co-ed team of eight and

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Atlanta Botanical Garden

Constitution readers.

head out to enjoy a classic Field Day.

Now in its fourth year, Aglanta Eats

Enjoy a day full of adventure, then

The throwback to grade school with

returns to the Atlanta Botanical

stay into the evening to experi-

adults in mind features tug-of-war,

Garden! This event features a

ence the Lasershow Spectacular

relay races, obstacle courses, etc.

variety of tastings prepared by top

in Mountainvision featuring music,

Some surprises will be throughout

local chefs utilizing the freshest

animation, water effects and an

the day. Teams will earn points in

ingredients from AgLanta growers

immersive laser canopy in front of

each event to add up your total for

and metro Atlanta farms. There will

the 825-foot mountain! The special

the day, 11 a.m.-4 .m.

be beverages, a silent auction and live music. Proceeds from the

patriotic fireworks finale will follow the Lasershow.

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13 BASTILLE DAY

Nelson Mullins Rooftop

The annual Bastille Day fundraiser is an elegant cocktail affair, one of Atlanta’s largest public celebration’s

event benefit AgLanta Grows-aLot through Groundwork Atlanta, a local non-profit.

24 SUMMER IN THE CITY

Georgia Aquarium

commemorating France’s national

Celebrate Independence Day at

holiday (July 14, 1789). This evening

Summer

Georgia Aquarium on Thursday, July

will feature French cuisine, wine,

Shepherd Center’s annual food

4, with unlimited beer and cider sam-

a rooftop fashion show, live music

and wine pairing event to support

ples, classic barbecue dinner, live

and dancing and a high-end benefit

the Andrew C. Carlos Multiple

music and more than 500 aquatic

auction with a French flair and more!

Sclerosis Institute. It’s an evening

species! Red, White and Brew will

Proceeds from this event, 7-10 p.m., sup-

filled with fine wines, cocktails

be held in our magnificent Oceans

port Alliance Française of Atlanta

and delicious bites from the best

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The Fairmont

in

the

City is

the

restaurants in Atlanta. Features are more than 16 chefs, more than 45 wine selections and Atlanta’s top mixologists.

27 NINTH ATLANTA ICE CREAM FESTIVAL Piedmont Park

New You NEW LIFE!

The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival offers a variety of activities for the whole family that showcase how living a balanced lifestyle can include lots of fun! Ice cream eating contest and wellness activities including boom shock fitness, exercise routines, yoga and Chinese exercises are options. Enjoy double Dutch routines, hula hoop competitions, jump rope fun, a frisbee toss and more!

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AFTER

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1975

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GIVING BACK

Beautiful Friendship POLO IN THE PINES, OCT. 5-6

MADISON WILLIAMS WAS 16 WHEN DEBILITATING HEADACHES AND NAUSEA SENT HER TO THE ER. A week later, she had a brain tumor removed and began her fight against grade III anaplastic ependymoma, the malignant form of brain cancer that affects the cells that line the brain and its ventricles as well as the spinal cord.

Today, more than three years later, she continues to suffer daily side effects from the radiation to her brain.

Still, she has graduated high school and finished her freshman year at the University of North Georgia studying for a career as a neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon or biomedical engineer. Her goals include affecting positive change in the lives of children who, like herself, have been diagnosed with brain cancer or other forms of childhood cancer.

When Madison met Caroline Brewer, they bonded over their cancer-driven bald spots, caused by the same type of cancer. Caroline was the 2018 Polo in the Pines Honoree and this year, the event will honor Madison and her fight.

Polo in the Pines is an exciting annual charity polo event dedicated to The Sharon McCollum Knight Polo in the Pines Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

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Caroline Brewer and Madison Williams, 2018 and 2019 Polo in the Pines honorees.

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