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October 2022 PUBLISHER

Michelle Taylor Willis michelle.taylorwillis@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Fall is a Great Time to Let it Go! Hey y’all, There’s a little chill in the air. Football season is in full swing! It’s sweater and boot weather. Get out your scarves! Leaves are changing color. There’s apple picking in the North Georgia mountains. And there’s events such as Bold Lips and Bow Ties and Homecoming! It’s the perfect time to relax on a patio before it gets too cold! Bring on the Pumpkin Spice! I love it here!

This issue is full of good things: a how-to on throwing a Fall Soiree and a profile on Madelynne Boykin, a local food photographer. There’s a great comeback story on Atlantucky, a brewery in Castleberry Hill. I really hope you enjoy this issue and get outside this Autumn!

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inside the issue The Food & Drink Issue

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Local Limelight

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Back Stage

Food Photographer of Bites and Bev Media

24 Nappy Roots’ Atlantucky Brewery Can’t Be Stopped Ready to Serve in Castleberry Hill!

28 Let's Have a Fall Soiree!

Do's and Don’ts for Planning the Perfect Intimate Party at Home

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Photography: Madelynne Boykin of Bites and Bevs Media Start planning your menu for a Fall Soiree.

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Pearls of Purpose Foundation's 33rd Pink Pearl Mother Daughter Luncheon awarded $75,000 in scholarships.

1: Maya Blasingame of Spelman College, recipient of inaugural award of the Mozel Jenkins Spriggs Endowment. 2: Program participants, Honorees, President Valencia W. Bean and former presidents of Nu Lambda Omega Chapter. 3: Pink Pearl Princesses of the 33rd Pink Pearl Mother Daughter Luncheon. 4: Phylicia Rashad accepts the Ethel Hedgemon Lyle Award from President Valencia W. Bean. 5: Madelynne Boykin, food photographer and owner of Bites and Bevs Media, accepts the Honoree Award. 6: Past and current presidents. 7: Mozel Jenkins Spriggs presents Shetila Platt of Morris Brown College inaugural scholarship from her endowment.

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8: Friends of SoFu Lifestyle Cheryl Jones and Cedric Brown of Cedric Brown Collections. 11: Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Bria Samoné Henderson, Co-hosts Lamann Rucker and Terri J. Vaughn, (center) and Honorees Shayla Cowan and Saycon Sengbloh. 13: Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown of Honk for Jesus Save Your Soul. 14: BronzeLens Co-Founder Kathleen Bertrand and Honoree Eva Marcille.

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Major Rodin Exhibition to Open at the High Museum Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917) is one of the most celebrated sculptors of the modern age. However, this was not always the case. “Rodin in the United States: Confronting the Modern” is on view at the High Oct. 21, 2022-Jan. 15, 2023.

The 45 sculptures and 25 works on paper in the exhibition encompass many of Rodin’s best-known compositions, including “The Thinker,” “Monument to Balzac” and “The Kiss.”

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East Point Awarded $6K From Georgia Council for the Arts Grant to fund mural project along East Point PATH The City of East Point was awarded a $6,000 Project Grant by Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2023. A total of 213 organizations were awarded 253 grants that provide more than $3.1 million in funding to arts organizations throughout the state.

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Madelynne Boykin is Lead Photographer at Bites And Bevs Media. She was kind enough to answer a few questions about herself and her industry.

SFL: WHAT’S YOUR BACKGROUND? WHERE ARE YOU FROM? HOW DID YOU GET TO ATLANTA? I am from Houston, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, as my parents are separated so I spent half my life in both. I majored in Sports PR and moved to Atlanta from Houston to work for the Braves. I was also a social media intern and a front desk associate at the W Hotel Downtown. I was a hard worker trying to find what made me happy. I found my way into hospitality, a field I didn’t know I loved and that eventually led me down the path of food and beverage.

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SFL: HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY? Photography has always been a love of mine but I never thought I could make a career from it so it remained a hobby for years. I got into food photography because I have always loved the art of plating and the versatility of food. I just had to capture the textures, the colors, the fluidity and the beautiful art it creates on a plate. I would go to restaurants I couldn’t afford and ask for the prettiest dish on the menu, whether I ate it or not. I would practice and post and repeat until a restaurant asked me to shoot their menu. I thought to myself, “I can’t mess around. I really have to learn how to edit like a pro and upgrade my equipment.”

I don’t half do anything, I’m a perfectionist and I kept getting better. I took the leap of faith right before Covid.

Unfortunately, I lost all my clients on the day the world shut down. I’m blessed to be here today with more clients than I can handle alone so now I have a solid team.

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SFL: WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE FUTURE? My goal is to introduce food photography and food styling to more young people especially of color and especially women.

There aren’t enough of us in this industry. I want to offer classes and visit more schools on their career days and maybe one day teach this in college. I have big dreams for Bites and Bevs.

SFL: CAN YOU TELL US SOMETHING YOU LOVE ABOUT ATLANTA? I absolutely love the culture! There is no city like Atlanta. I love my hometown of Houston, don’t get me wrong but I’ve managed to make Atlanta my own. This is such an entrepreneurial spirit–filled city with people of color succeeding. Women

are at the forefront of so much here. This city was made for people like me!

SFL: DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE JUST GETTING STARTED, IN A CREATIVE FIELD OR JUST IN GENERAL? Think outside of the box. Hone in on one or maybe two aspects you love about it and go out of your way to take risks, and make sacrifices to perfect that skill.

I promise it will pay off. I focus on food and beverage and sometimes product. I don’t shoot architecture, models, or landscapes; I focus on what I excel at and now I’m able to charge what I am worth.

For more on Madelynne and food photography, please visit BitesandBevsMedia.com.

“Unfortunately, I lost all my clients on the day the world shut down. I’m blessed to be here today with more clients than I can handle alone so now I have a solid team.”

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NAPPY ROOTS’ ATLANTUCKY BREWERY CAN’T BE STOPPED Ready to Serve in Castleberry Hill!

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It was a day of relief for fans of Grammy-nominated rap group Nappy Roots during a press conference at their newly opened brewery, Atlantucky, in Atlanta, Georgia’s Castleberry Hill district. Nappy Roots recently made headlines when an incident threatened the life of brewery co-owner and beloved group member, Melvin Adams, aka Fish Scales. Now recovering from being shot in the calf during his escape, Scales believes the robbery was a random event and says he is ready to get back to work sooner rather than later.

“We love Castleberry Hill!” Scales said. “This is one of the reasons that I am stressing to get back here so quick. My team and the people in this neighborhood have been so supportive. We want to let it be known that this is a great neighborhood and want this behind us so we can get back to working on all of the good stuff that is going on here.”

Beginning as homebrewers, Nappy’s Scales and William Hughes, aka Skinny DeVille, have been involved in the craft beer industry, including numerous compilations with breweries nationwide, for the past five years leading up to the official opening of Atlantucky.

The 6,000-square-foot, fully operational brewery doubles as an event facility complete with a stage recently serving as a platform for Georgia governor hopeful Stacey Abrams unveiling her economic plan, plus the National Hip Hop Museum’s Grand Induction Ceremony in August. And with their spacious brewery just steps away from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlantucky welcomes a steady stream of visitors enjoying brews on tap, including the well-balanced Mile High Pale Ale, light-bodied Castleberry Pils Lager, Chesapeake Bae Fruit Beer, and Peaches + Queens Peach Cobbler Ale brewed in collaboration with their female co-workers, to name a few.

The band is proud that Atlantucky plays such an integral role in the Black craft beer community and aims to bring the focus back on their power to help advance those interested in learning the elements of brewing and starting a business.

“I spoke to Mayor Andre Dickens the morning that [the robbery] happened, and he assured me that they will catch these guys and do whatever he can do,” DeVille said during the press conference. “That’s when I brought up creating a program to teach people of color how to brew and create jobs.”

Besides crafting beers, Atlantucky’s diverse and talented staff manage the event space, assist with brewing, serve patrons, and collaborate with local Black-owned food vendors who host regular pop-ups at the brewery.

“I just want to turn this into something positive. We are doing so many great things,” says Scales.

Speaking the truth, Scales and his Atlantucky team continue to receive tremendous support from Atlanta and fans worldwide who continue lining up to enjoy their beers, events, and Nappy Roots’ mission for racial equity in the beer industry.

Atlantucky Brewery is located at 170 Northside Drive SW, in Atlanta, Georgia 30313. Find out about their upcoming events on Instagram @Atlantucky or visit Atlantucky.com.

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Let's Have a Fall

Soiree!

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As the end of the season approaches, we can prepare for the autumn and winter season festivities by hosting soirees. A soiree is an evening dinner party that is usually hosted in one’s home. Soirees are a great way to entertain and make your guests feel welcomed. Finding the time to entertain can be a challenge, but the time spent with family and friends is the most precious of all. Preparing for your soiree can be as simple or as intricate as you would like. The simplest menu for a soiree can be a charcuterie board paired with wine. Charcuterie boards are creative ways to incorporate all guest palettes.

Serve meat, veggies, cheese, breads, fruits and nuts paired with wines such as cabernet sauvignon, prosecco and riesling. The wine options can be determined by the culinary choices you’ve made for your board.

If you love a great party, a themed soiree is a fun option. A masquerade soiree is a great theme for a fall event. The evenings are cooler.

The first step will be coming up with your guest list and then sending out invites to allow your guests time to find the perfect mask for the evening. Next step is to plan the wonderful menu, followed by decor, and entertainment. Give yourself the necessary time to plan in order to minimize stress.

When choosing your decor for a masquerade soiree, you can get really creative. Make it an elegant affair by adding a classic chandelier or a candelabra. A “Great Gatsby” dress code will add instant sparkle to your party. But if your budget isn’t chandelier-level, there’s a simpler way to add some shine. Fill your centerpieces with confetti and go for gold cutlery (even if it’s just plasticware). Little touches like these will set a glam tone without breaking the bank. If you’re having a black-tie affair, an elegant three-course meal would go well with this theme. Provide champagne on ice and sparkling apple cider for those who do not drink. Enjoy!

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UnCork and UnWine: Sip, Savor, Support The Twenty Pearls Foundation Presents Their Annual Wine Tasting to Fund Scholarships and Community Programs On October 8, the Twenty Pearls Foundation, Inc. will host their annual wine tasting event, UnCork and UnWine: Sip, Savor, Support. The foundation members have been busy this year raising funds necessary through innovative means to support their many community programs. This event will be the first in-person fundraising event the foundation has held since 2019 as a result of COVID-19. While several virtual events have been hosted during the pandemic, the foundation members are eager to reengage with their community at this in-person entertaining and philanthropic experience. Held at the chic Hotel Colee in the Buckhead area, the event includes wine and whiskey tastings, a hosted cigar lounge, live entertainment, an auction, and most of all FUNdraising! Historically, the unCork and unWine event, which premiered in 2019, has been very successful in raising money for scholarships and numerous local community programs facilitated by the foundation.

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Last year alone, the foundation awarded over $65,000 in scholarships to high school seniors in East Point, College Park, and South Fulton, Georgia. Now more than ever, the community depends on the foundation’s many programs and services and foundation members are committed to remaining steadfast in their service and impact. Tickets for the event range from $75 to $100 and can be purchased via Eventbrite using this link: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/uncork-unwine-sip-savor-support-tickets-405656759287. Tickets are selling quickly, so be sure to purchase your experience as soon as possible! Donations are also accepted via the foundation’s website.

The Twenty Pearls Foundation, Inc. was established in 2003 as a 501(c)(3) organization by the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter, for fundraising, community involvement, and scholastic achievement. To learn more about the foundation and its programs, visit The20PearlsFoundation.org.

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TAYLOR #SoFu's Own in His Own Words

How often do we listen to our fathers, the guys who make us mow the lawn, and are they right?

My dad, a professor and jazz musician from Albany, Georgia, took a job at GSU and landed in #SoFu where he hatched his plan to get me to the A. He said, “Where the music industry goes, the film and television industry soon follow.”

And in the 90s in #SoFu, the music industry was bumpin’.

I was an aspiring filmmaker. I arrived in #SoFu to attend grad school and feeling determined to make it in the film business. My film clients came from #SoFu—OutKast and Speech, plus DJ Smurf and Raheem the Dream. I worked one of my first big jobs as a cameraman on OutKast’s first video with F. Gary Gray, “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik.”

Dare I say it? #SoFu created the Atlanta entertainment industry. I challenge anyone to say otherwise. Bring it! I’ll fight you in the parking lot! The #SoFu vibe carried me to an MTV music video nomination, an Emmy, and numerous awards. To this day, I work with DJ Smurf’s nephew, David Crooms, at their #SoFu studio. #SoFu launched my award-winning company, Tomorrow Pictures, and the careers of many South Fulton kids who have worked with us over the years.

My film mentors, super production expert Bolagi Bailey and location whiz Al Cooper, are from South Fulton. Their AJC cover article in 1989 marks the beginning of the movement, and I idolized them before they knew me.

I enjoy working with up-and-comers and amazing #SoFubased talent. #SoFu continues to grow by leaps and bounds on the investments of Tyler Perry, Netflix, and others.

Thanks Dad. You knew what you were talking about, but don’t get it twisted. I always hated cutting the grass.

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