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CONTENTS

FEATURES20 Green Thumbs: Keep your garden lush

24 Dare to be Green

26 Using Technology To Make Your Life Green

30 Green Light Ahead

SPRING 2008Vol 5, Number 1

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20Green Thumbs

27Spas

EVERY ISSUE12 Publisher’s Letter14 Dine-Out16 Recipe28 Relax37 Cultural Journal43 The Happenings

ENTERTAINING18 Outdoor Parties go

Organic

WELLNESS21 Ah-choo

How to get throughallergy season

22 The Green GamesCycling, tennis, golf, rollerblading

27 Spa City

DESTINATION29 Travel Green

FASHION/STYLE32 Get your Eco-

Clothing On34 Live Au Natural

BUSINESS48 Green Giants 48 Incorporating Green

Into Our Business50 Green Business

30Green Light Ahead


Tanjuria AndersonPublisher

Issue EditorCarly Felton

Contributing WritersJoe JacksonDevika Rao

Vicki Bannister

Distribution Account ManagerEmelda Tolder

Creative DirectorTracy Stalling

PhotographersRichard HardyGreg Reynolds

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Spring is a time for growth. The grass, the trees,the flowers; even day light grows in the spring giv-ing us an extra hour of beautiful sunlight. Thatgrowth and the thought of losing it have most of ustaking measures to ensure its safety. As I rodedown my street recently, I noticed more recyclingbins by the curb than I had ever seen in my neigh-borhood. I was pleasantly surprised because I oftenwondered what my neighbor’s thoughts wereabout the environment and this thing called“green”. Riding down the street that day, I got myanswer.

Most of us have our own opinions about the state of the environment. We’ve heard theterms “going green”, but do we really know what that means? CONNECT set out to helpyou grow by getting all of the “green” answers you need. The following pages are filled withrestaurants, destinations, clothing, furniture and businesses that have a “green” focus.

As the growth of CONNECT continues we are proud to introduce our newest additionin the way of a cultural journal designed to tell you about all of the wonderful things hap-pening around the city in the world of arts, culture and education. The amazing partabout this journal is it will be written and produced by local college and university stu-dents, just our way of adding to our growth by giving back.

As you thumb through the pages of this issue, you can’t help to think growth. I chal-lenge you to incorporate it into your everyday life. It may be something small but justmake sure it’s something and I promise that you will benefit from knowing that you did

your part.

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FOOD D I N I N G O U T

IN THESE WHOLESOME RESTAURANTSEAT WELL

The latest culinary trends don’t fall into one specific genre of food. Instead, they havea common denominator that transcends ethnic lines and can be found everywherefrom local grocery stores to your favorite lunchtime cafes to upscale, fine dining

restaurants. The trend? You guessed it: green! “Green” food has a variety of meanings. It can refer to organic ingredients, raw food,

locally grown produce or seasonal items, and, of course, everything must be fresh.According to Organic.org, “Organic produce and other ingredients are [those that are]grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modi-fied organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs and dairyproducts do not take antibiotics or growth hormones.” Read on for information about fourlocal, top-notch organic restaurants

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Lov’n It Live (www.lovingitlive.com)in East Point serves all-organic food forboth lunch and dinner. The restaurantand art gallery maintains ties with local

farmers, as well as hosts a “12 Steps to Raw” sup-port group that discusses healthy living onSundays.

JCT Kitchen & Bar(www.jctkitchen.com) off Howell

Mill uses seasonal ingredients har-vested directly from the fields to cre-

ate inspiring Southern dishes. Sample menuitems include butter-poached potatodumplings, chicken and dumplings, andGeorgia goat cheese and sweet corn-filledpasta.

L’Thai Organic Restaurant & WineBar (www.lethai.com) in Tucker offers

certified organic meals, right down to thesauces. Not only is the food organic, but

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Wood Grilled GeorgiaRainbow Trout WITH CRISPY POTATO DUMPLINGS, SPINACH ANDFRISEE SALAD WITH MUSTARD SEED VINAIGRETTE

Serves 4

Potato Dumplings (gnocchi):1lb. Russet potatoes3-4 Large egg yolkspinch Freshly grated nutmeg1/2 tsp. Kosher salt1c. Double O or AP Flour(plus a little more for dusting)

DIRECTIONS:Pre-heat oven to 425 degreesSpread a layer of kosher salt ontoa baking tray and place the pota-toes on the salt. Bake potatoesuntil slightly over baked (about 45minutes). Let cool just enough tohandle, cut in half and scoop outthe insides. Discard the skins oruse for another use. Pass theinsides through a ricer and moundon top of a cutting board or cleanwork surface. Make a well in themiddle of the riced potatoes. Add 3 of theegg yolks, salt and nutmeg and work intothe potato mixture by hand. Sprinkle half ofthe flour onto the potato mixture and fold itin gently (try not to knead the dough… itwill make them tough!) Little by little, addthe remaining flour. If the dough is too dry,add the remaining yolk. The dough shouldbe firm yet slightly soft. Test the dough byrolling a 1/2 inch rope onto your floured

surface. The dough should hold together.Place a large pot of salted water on to boil(as if cooking pasta). Begin rolling 1/2 inchropes on your floured work surface. Cutdumplings into 1 inch “pillows,” dust lightlywith more flour and place on a parchmentlined and floured baking tray. Before cook-ing the dumplings, fill a large bowl with iceand cold water and insert a colander intothe ice bath. Begin by carefully sliding the


dumplings into the boiling water in smallbatches. Once the dumplings rise to the sur-face, let them cook for 1 1/2 minutes.Remove from the water using a skimmerand immediately drop into the ice-bath.Once they are fully chilled, drain them fromthe water and toss in a little canola oil tokeep them from sticking to each other. Keepcovered and refrigerated until ready tocrisp.

For the Salad:2 each heads of Baby Frisee (remove core,trim outer leaves, and wash)1-2 bunches of Fresh Spinach (washed andde-stemmed)12oz Trimmed French Green Beans(blanched for 15 seconds in salted boilingwater)

Mustard Seed Vinaigrette:Makes about 1 Cup1/2 c. Champagne Vinegar1/2 c. EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)1/2 c. Canola Oil2 tsp Dijon Mustard1 tsp Mustard Seeds1 each Whole Shallot (minced)Kosher Salt and freshly cracked black pep-per to taste

DIRECTIONS:Using the back of a sauté pan on your cut-ting board, crack the mustard seeds. Inappropriate sized mixing bowl, place thevinegar, mustard seeds and mustard andwhisk together. While whisking, slowly driz-zle in the oils. If the dressing starts tobecome too thick, add a touch of water.Season with minced shallots, salt and pep-per. Let stand at room temperature for a fewhours or overnight.

For the Trout:4 / 8-10oz Rainbow Trout FiletsKosher Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper totasteExtra Vinaigrette for basting Preheat yourgrill to high heat. Season the trout filets totaste with kosher salt and freshly crackedpepper. Also, lightly coat the fish on bothsides with some of the vinaigrette. Oil thegrill prior to grilling the fish.Start by grilling the skin side of fish downfirst. This will help keep the fish moist. Cookfor 2-3 minutes turning one time (1/4 turn,still skin side down). The trout should behalfway done when you turn it over to grillthe flesh side. You can now easily removethe skin if you like. Cook for another 1-2minutes or until the trout is firm to the touch.

Finishing the Dish:1/2 Stick of Salted butter (to crisp thedumplings)

All that is needed to finish the dish is tocrisp the “potato dumplings” in somebrowned butter. On medium to mediumhigh heat, using a large sauté pan, melt thebutter swirling while melting. Once the but-ter begins to turn a nutty brown color, addthe dumplings to the pan (about 8-10dumplings per person). Be careful not tooverload the pan. Flip the dumplings peri-odically until they are golden brown andcrisp. Season them with kosher salt to tasteand drain briefly on a towel lined tray.Plate the fish spoon a little of the vinaigretteover the fish. Toss the salad mixture with thevinaigrette (just enough to coat the greensand beans), kosher salt and freshly crackedpepper, and the dumplings and serve alongside the grilled trout.


Events reflect an era, a society, its cul-ture and its language. This year, thebuzzwords “green” and “organic” are

everywhere, from grocery store shelves tospring parties—the trend is “eco-friendly.”

When planning yournext party, choose a social-ly responsible theme, suchas “Going Green” forspring. Choose to holdyour party outdoors, and

design your ideas around environmentallysafe products that reduce consumption,reuse, and recycle. Think natural; start byshopping at the local business in your areafor seasonal and fresh organic foods, and ifyou are hosting a large party, consider rent-ing glasses, dishes, and linens rather thanusing disposables. Choose to use biodegrad-able dishes or reusable plastic ware that ismanufactured from recycled materials.

Keep the theme simplewith stylish quality deco-rations, rather than a greatquantity of lower-qualitygoods. Silk flowers are areusable option and may

be used in arrangements and decorations. Ifyou decide to use fresh flowers, buy local,organically grown flowers, or shop onlinefor vendors who will ship organic flowersdirectly to you or to a local florist.

Daytime parties aremore casual and can be assimple as a picnic. Eveningaffairs can be quite ele-gant, with soy candlesused for lighting. You can

recycle old wood and turn it into a unique

decoration. Reused tires can also be used tocreate an elaborate centerpiece for a greenparty. At the opening of a recent Atlantaexhibit about recycling, the focal point ofthe buffet table was four car tires and fourbicycle tires painted vivid colors inside thetreads and accented with a vibrant floraldisplay. Similar centerpieces can be createdfor outdoor parties at home. You can alsotry using edible food as part of the center-piece, such as bright-colored organic fruits

and vegetables. Good food brings fam-

ilies and friends closertogether. If you’re hostinga picnic, try the followinghealthy menu: baby

greens salad strawberries, penne pastasauté, veggie burgers with whole wheatbuns, organic tomatoes, romaine lettuceand red onions, organic applesauce andorganic lemonade. For a fancier greenaffair, serve caramelized vegetable and tofustir-fry, broccoli salad, potatoes in carawaysauce, wheat-free apricot torte and cafeVermont—recipes available online atwww.theorganicreport.com.

Remember, this is one trend where itsOK to jump on the bandwagon and gogreen!

For more information, or for assistanceplanning your next party, visitwww.omniproductions.com.

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Georgia was all over the news lastsummer as it endured a greatdrought. Many lush lawns were sac-

rificed due to lack of rain and a drivethrough any neighborhood showed theresults—brown grass, fewer bloomingshrubs to lounge under and thus fewer chil-dren playing outside. However, throughinnovative techniques and a thoroughunderstanding of your lawn’s needs, yourgarden can be lush and colorful all summerlong; all while abiding by water restrictionsand being environmentally friendly.

According the EnvironmentalProtection Agency, or EPA, the art ofGreenScaping can help our lawns stay aliveand give back to the environment inhealthy ways. According to the agency’sWeb site, www.epa.gov, GreenScapingencompasses a set of landscaping practicesthat can improve the health and appear-ance of lawns and gardens while protectingand preserving natural resources. But how?

Plants need water to survive, but toomuch or too little water can be equallydamaging to plant life. Spreading mulch orcompost around flower beds and vegetablebeds helps regulate temperatures and actsas sponges of water, as it continuallyhydrates foliage. “Grasscycling,” or leavingthe grass clippings on the lawn while mow-ing, helps release valuable nutrients backinto the soil, feeding the grass and reducingthe need for nitrogen by 25 to 50 percent,according to the EPA GreenScaping Website.

However, there is more to protectinglawns than smart watering and puttingnutrients back into the soil. “The mostimportant thing I can suggest is to alwaysplant the right greens at the right time andin the right place,” says Brandon Chonko,

co-owner of GrassRoots Landscaping inAtlanta. With the drought being predictedto be worse this summer, Chonko says cre-ative solutions such as installing rock gar-dens and planting bigger beds can make asignificant difference. Planting “droughtresistant” species available at local nurs-eries when the weather is cool and rainsfrequently, such as the end of fall andbeginning of spring, ensures a healthy gar-den throughout the summer. “Plantingflowers when we get rain almost once aweek and the temperatures are mild willallow them to survive the 100-degree daysin August because the plants will soak upthe water instead of it getting evaporated inthe heat,” Chonko says.

Spring is a time of growth, and, despitethe drought, when well-taken care of,blooming flowers can put a spring in yourstep that will carry you through the hotdays of summer.

Green Thumbs KEEP YOUR GARDEN LUSH THROUGH TIMES OF DROUGHTB Y D E V I K A R A O


At winter’s end, you stash your peacoat in the closet, rush outside andinhale, anxious to soak up the

spring air. But suddenly, the elation you feltat the arrival of the moment is overtakenby the fit of coughing and sneezing thathits you. Your eyes are watering and yoursinuses are congested. Both your nose andeyes feel itchy. Then it hits you: Spring ispollen season!

Named the Springtime Allergy Capitalof the United States by the Asthma andAllergy Foundation of America in 2004,Atlanta is not kind to allergy sufferers. Oneof the reasons the pollen count is so highhere, explains Wilfred Cole, M.D., of theAtlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic, is thatour city has so many trees, and most ofthem start blooming between March andMay. This spreads additionalpollen in the air, which cancause fatigue, asthma andother allergic symptomssuch as congestion andsneezing.

These symptoms may be similar to thosethat characterize colds or flus, but they lastlonger. “A typical cold lasts seven to 10days,” says Dr. Cole. “Allergies can go onfor weeks or months.”

To ease suffering, the allergic should stayindoors whenever possible, keep windowsclosed and wash pollen off pets beforeallowing them inside the house. Over-the-counter antihistamines, such as Claritin®and Zirtec®, can lessen allergic symptomsas well. If all else fails, prescription nasalsprays, immunotherapy and allergy shotsare available.

“In Atlanta, the spring is always bad forallergies—the pollen counts are alwayshigh,” Dr. Cole says. “Luckily, there areways to lessen the impact.”

For more information, or to viewthe daily pollen count, visit

www.atlantaallergy.com.

WELLNESSB O D Y

Ah-Choo! HOW TO GET THROUGH ALLERGY SEASONB Y C A R LY F E LT O N


Come spring, the sun is shining andthe warm weather beckons you out-side. From Piedmont to Stone

Mountain Park to your own backyard,there are a multitude of local spots fromwhich to enjoy the great outdoors. A num-ber of green activities await, such as hiking,biking, rollerblading, tennis and golf. Whatare you waiting for? Go play!

AVID HIKERS OR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS

CAN HIT THE TRAILS, starting with thePATH system, which connects miles uponmiles of trails for walkers, rollerbladers,cyclists and joggers around the city. Popularroutes include the Chastain Park Trail,Stone Mountain Trail, Nancy Creek Trailand Lionel Hampton Trail. Visit www.path-foundation.org for more information. TheSilver Comet Trail (www.silvercomet.tri-pod.com), which connects with the PATH,begins 13 miles northwest of Atlanta andcontinues through Cobb, Paulding andPolk counties. This non-motorized andtherefore green trail allows horses and iswheelchair-accessible.

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN TENNIS, theAtlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA)provides a great way to meet new peopleand enjoy friendly competition at the sametime. This nonprofit organization, associat-ed with the United States TennisAssociation (USTA), coordinates leagueplay throughout the city. Participants exer-cise their bodies and stimulate their minds,appreciating the great outdoors withoutharming the environment. www.altaten-nis.org.

ANOTHER ECO-FRIENDLY SPORT IS

GOLF—as long as you remember to caddywithout using a motorized golf cart. TheAtlanta Junior Golf Association(AJGA), a nonprofit dedicated to pro-moting the game of golf for youngstersages 7 to 18, offers a great way to get

involved with this green sport atan early age. www.atlantajunior-golf.org. For the older crowd, theGolf Channel Amateur GolfTour allows Atlanta golfers tostrut their stuff. www.atlantaa-mateurgolf.com.

So whether you’re an individual-ist who prefers to hike alone or asocial butterfly who joins everysporting group in town, you, too,can appreciate the great outdoorsin an eco-friendly manner.

WELLNESS M I N D & B O D Y

Green Games PLAY OUTSIDE THIS SPRING

Play a fw holes ofeco-friendly golf—

without a cart,of course.

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Purchase your Braves tickets today, and reserve the best seats for your favorite match-ups this season! There’s something for everyone at Turner Field and now is the perfect time to get in on the fun.

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1. Recycle plastics, glass, magazines andnewspapers.

2. Use porcelain and glass ware instead ofdisposable or plastic.

3. Use both sides of computer paper4. Use gray water to water plants. Fertilize

them with organic fertilizer (fish emul-sion.)

5. Use ecofriendly cleaning products andlaundry products such as seventh gener-ation and ecover

6. Recycle printer and fax cartridges7. Reduce lighting and heat/ac during non-

business hours8. Participate in freecycle.org9. Use organic products in services10. Use reusable, sanitizable items wherev-

er possible instead of disposable.11. Organic linens and toiletries in locker

rooms12. Organic cotton massage sheets13. Reuse plastic shopping bags instead of

new garbage bags to dispose daily refuse.14. No paper towels in the spa. Use 100%

cotton wash cloths and rags.15. Recirculating pump on hot water

heater means you don’t waste waterwaiting for it to get hot.

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23 WAYS TO BE EARTH FRIENDLY—TODAY

Organic linens and toiletries inlocker rooms


16. Online gift certificates to savepaper and petroleum needed forphysical gift certificates and delivery.

17. Use live plants to remove CO2 fromthe air and add oxygen.

18. Use curtains and shade cloths to shadetraditional plate glass windows in sum-mer to reduce energy load on air condi-tioning

19. Burn soy candles made locally.20. Source retail items as close to home as

possible.21. Use fresh, local, organic produce in sig-

nature services as seasonally available,ie. Strawberry Facial

22. Use front loading, water sav-ing washing machines.

23. Use natural materials for build outsuch as real hardwood floors, woodfurniture and fixtures, granite countertops, stonework, recycled fiber carpetsfrom local manufacturer MohawkIndustries, artisan lighting using naturalmaterials and handmade paper shades.

Use live plants to remove CO2from the air and add oxygen


Green Living USING TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE YOUR LIFE GREEN

Since we were children, we have beenreminded to turn off the lights whenwe leave a room and turn off the

water while we brush our teeth. Whenenforced, these simple acts can save mas-sive amounts of energy and gallons ofwater. But as the times have changed andtechnology has evolved, we’re forced toreevaluate our new habits and make a con-scious effort to further“greenify” our lives.

Technology such ascell phones, iPods andlaptops have becomecommonplace, causing usto power them up andcharge them almost everyday. These products areknown to suck up powerin a home, even whennot in use.

According to the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil’s Green Home Guide, the residen-tial sector is responsible for 21 percent ofthe nation’s carbon dioxide emissions. Tohelp lower this number, many new productshave been released to help make yourhome a greener place to live, while savingyou plenty in energy costs.

The Energy Star® logo is sealed ontoalmost every piece of technology availablein the market—laptop screens, washingmachines and dryers, and even light bulbs.Energy Star Compact Fluorescent LightBulbs (CFLs) operate at 90-degree F, asopposed to the 350 degree F emitted bymost incandescent light bulbs, whichallows the CFLs to consume 75 percent lessenergy, according to The Home Depot EcoOptions division.

Self-detecting controls are another way

to save energy on lighting. “Lighting con-trols with [automatic daylight dimming]come with the sensors that can detect theamount of daylight in a room, and accord-ingly, they turn down the lights to saveenergy,” says Matthew Flannery, graduatemechanical engineer at Buro Happold.“Also, rooms would have CO2 sensors, soas the occupancy increases, it would let in

more outdoor air to keep[indoor air quality] at a safeand comfortable level.”

In the hot Georgia sum-mers, it is the easiest thingto turn down the thermo-stat and forget to turn itback up when you leave thehouse. This can send yourenergy bills through theroof! Energy Star® thermo-

stats can be programmed to shut off whenyou’re not home; thereby ensuring that youwill save money on energy bills and reduceCO2 emissions in the air.

Like Energy Star, WaterSense® certifiedproducts also ensure better water conserva-tion in the home. For a product to be con-sidered WaterSense certified, it must be 20percent more water-efficient than averageproducts on the market. The averageAmerican household spends up to $500 onwater and sewage, but by installing water-efficient products such as showerheads,faucets and toilets, households can save upto $170 per year, according to theEnvironmental Protection Agency.

Like turning off the water while youbrush your teeth, these small technologicalchanges in our homes can help reduce ourenergy bills and leave the planet a littlegreener. It’s a win-win!

B Y D E V I K A R A O

According to the U.S.Green BuildingCouncil’s Green

Home Guide, theresidential sector isresponsible for 21

percent of thenation’s carbon

dioxide emissions


WELLNESSS P A S

Pure and SimpleYou go to the spa to rid your body of impurities, but far

too often, the spa’s products unknowingly put toxins backinto your skin. At Riverstone Spa in Johns Creek, every-thing is organic, right down to the cotton robes you relaxin. You can rest assured that you’ll leave feeling fresh andpure. www.riverstonespa.com

Oooh La LaPamper yourself with all-natural facials and hair services

using organic products, such as Phyto (plant in Greek), atOh! La-La Salon.Spa in Decatur. All salon services includean image consultation, cleansing, hair conditioning masqueand aromatherapy. www.ohlalasalonspa.com

Earth PowerOne of the founding spas on the Board of the Green Spa

Network, Natural Body Spa & Shoppe uses sustainablebuilding materials in construction of their spas, utilizes thebotanical energy of natural, plant-based products in theirservices, and takes part in the Earth Share program, whichrecycles cell phones to prevent toxic substances from enter-ing the waste stream. More power to ‘em!www.naturalbody.com

How Sweet It IsLocated in Little Five Points, Sweetgrass Spa is an organ-

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Mastery of One’s SelfB Y B R O N W Y N M O R G A N

The Dalai Lama states that“Destruction of your enemy comesfrom victory of yourself”. When we

take a close look at the people, things andsituations that are causing us pain; thesethings we consider our adversaries, whatwe see are really elements within ourselveswhich need to be addressed and mastered.Everything within your physical world is amanifestation of what’s in your mind. Thissometimes can be a tough pill to swallow.Owning the fact that what we are experi-encing is a product of what we are thinkingcan be quite be a challenge.

The art of meditation allows us a spaceto open our hearts and master the mind.

The ability to sit, be still, and quiet themind is not as easy as it sounds. We canmultitask with the best of them; drive andtalk on cell phones, read a magazine andwatch TV, but sitting still, alone, in thequiet seems to be a scary place for a lot ofus. Our over stimulated lifestyles havethrown us into overdrive. We are lookingfor anything to keep us moving at this fastpace; caffeine, protein bars, anti-depres-sants, anything to mask the need to sit stilland be quiet.

All the answers and solutions we areseeking are within. There are no real andlasting solutions outside of us. Some would

have us believe that what they are sellingwill be the remedy that we need to be hap-pier, smarter, richer, more balanced or morebeautiful. This “spin” and these quick fixesare just playing with our minds and foolingour egos. The fleeting yet strong inadequa-cies we believe we are plagued by and thatwe feel need a cure are just phantoms ofideas or thoughts which exist from a life-time of conditioning. All of the materialpossessions and relationships we desire willnever bring us real happiness, it has to blos-som from within.

The practice of meditation offers us thechance to sit and free ourselves from thebondage of these precepts. Starting themeditation practice with short and briefperiods of time committed to sitting in aquiet place, watching our thoughts versusallowing ourselves to follow the thoughtand become distracted by them is the firststep to mastery. The longer we commit tositting and allowing our thoughts to floatby, the more quiet the mind will becomeand the more peace we will feel. A newexperience will emerge, one filled withlarge gaps of “free” mind space, a placewhere divine ideas and direction will bloomand a mastery of our minds will have takenroot.

Be still.


Travel Smart TO THESE ECO-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS B Y C A R LY F E LT O N

When spring fever hits and you feel the urge to flee, why not head somewhere eco-friendly? Whether you want stay in the States or escape to another country, thereare a multitude of destinations that function as great vacations spots while support-

ing the planet at the same time.

By visiting Lapa Rios Rainforest Ecolodge inCosta Rica (www.laparios.com) guests support theconservation of the rainforest and provide directemployment and income to more than 45 familiesin the area. The 1,000-acre area contains some ofthe last remaining tropical lowland rain forest exist-ing in Central America. Guests learn about sustain-ability while enjoying the lush environment.

Lakeview at Fontana in Bryson City,N.C., (www.lakeviewatfontanta.com,www.greatsmokies.com) allows guests toappreciate the great outdoors in a charm-ing mountain retreat. The resort featuresscenic hiking and biking in the GreatSmoky Mountains, an outdoor pool, agourmet coffee shop and a relaxing yogastudio and spa, great for detoxifying yourbody.

Maho Bay Camps in theU.S.Virgin Islands (www.maho.org,www.usvitourism.vi) began morethan 30 years ago with the goal ofcreating a tourism hot spot whileleaving the natural environmentuntouched. It started with 18 tent-cottages on 16-foot square plat-forms in the Virgin Islands NationalPark. Elevated walkways connectedthese units, avoiding soil erosionand therefore preventing theendangerment of coral on thebeach. The site has grown toinclude 114 units with bath housesthat feature low-flush toilets.Visitors can take advantage of thetropical climate by participating ina number of activities, includingkayaking, sailing, wind surfing,snorkeling and hiking.

TRAVEL


Acolor splashed all over the spring fashionrunways is now not only affecting the way wedress, but also the way we live. “GoingGreen” is the newest form of living, surpass-ing even the early 2000s health craze in

breadth, and like its predecessor, the act of living environ-mentally friendly is sure to stick around.

PUT THE “GO” IN GOING GREEN

GREENLIGHT

AHEADB Y D E V I K A R A O

After the devastating effects of the 2004Asian tsunami and 2005’s HurricaneKatrina, questions regarding the magnitudeand severity of these natural disasterssparked national conversation. When for-mer Vice President Al Gore took home a2006 Oscar for the documentary filmed onthe frequently shrugged climate crisis, thedilemma and urgency shone brighter thanthe Oscar gold.

But what does it mean to go green?Many people are adding green to their dietsby eating organic produce. Others followone of Encarta’s definitions of green: “sup-porting and promoting the protection ofthe environment.” This movement hasunited the population. Corporations aremaking more products that are either recy-clable or made from recyclable materials.The public is being encouraged to carpoolor take mass transit to and from work,which can significantly reduce carbon diox-ide emissions emitted into the air.

According to Wal-Mart’s Live BetterIndex, 57 percent of Americans say theywould buy more products that are environ-mentally friendly if they knew the impacton the environment. By building greenhomes, people can have healthier indoorenvironments and lower utility bills. In atime where energy costs are rising, the ben-efits of choosing environmentally friendlyappliances and lighting and practicingwater conservation are numerous, andmore than hundreds of dollars can besaved. And as individuals start to maketheir homes green, the environment reapsthe benefits as well. Simple changes, suchas recycling, reusing and conserving naturalresources, slowly help the environment toundergo a climate change.

In Atlanta, both small and big businessesalike are grabbing this green bull by thehorns. Eon at Lindbergh is a fresh newdevelopment built with EarthCraft, a resi-dential green building program of theGreater Atlanta Home BuildersAssociation. “Through the EarthCraftHome certification process, we are able tosay honestly that eon is a better built devel-opment because the specifications call forhigher grade systems and materials,” saysBailey Pope, vice president of design andconstruction for The Dawson Co. “We arevery happy to be leaders in the push for sus-tainable cities, and we trust that savvy buy-ers will see the quality differences andchoose eon.” This program allows for lowerutility bills for owners and less impact onthe Ozone, while creating an opportunityfor participants to reduce their carbon foot-print, as the location is within walking dis-tance of mass transit and various restau-rants and venues.

Another green-friendly Atlanta businessis Green Express. Located in Alpharetta,this delivery company is set to change theemissions of commuter-heavy Atlanta byinvesting its money in electric hybrid cars.Its mission: to be the first delivery companyin the United States to move to a hybridelectric courier fleet. The goal is to reducefuel consumption by 1 million gallons intwo years and reduce toxic pollutants by 80percent, through the use of hybrid vehiclesfor the courier drivers.

And so the green trend continues.Whether it’s a bamboo shirt, an organicvegetable, an energy-efficient light bulb ora hybrid car, the changes we make canleave a big impact on the planet—for thebetter.



The race is on; Atlantans turningout in record numbers in aneffort to purchase as much

“green” spring clothing as possible.The occasion: spring! Earth Day isApril 22, but the environmentallyfriendly movement doesn’t stop then.From jewelry and handbags, to jeansand tops and even bridal gowns, eco-friendly attire is everywhere. CON-NECT checked out four local venuesfor organic, recycled and green cloth-ing and accessories.

Eco-Bella in Virginia-Highland(www.eco-bella.com) is the only com-pletely organic lifestyle store inAtlanta. The store offers toys, towels,skincare and hair products, and cloth-ing made from organic cotton. Thecotton is grown in soil that has beenpesticide-free for at least three yearsand is colored with earth-friendly dyesthat do not harm either your skin orthe earth.

Evolve Boutique in Decatur(www.evolve-boutique.com) featuresan assortment of clothing, 25 percentof which is eco-friendly, as well aspurses, jewelry and accessories, almostall of which are organic or repurposed.Leather jackets are recycled as purses,tumblers and goblets are made fromwine bottles, and chic clothes are sewnusing fabric overruns from designhouses.

Head, Shoulders,Knees and Toes ATLANTANS GET DECKED OUT IN GREEN CLOTHINGB Y C A R LY F E LT O N

SHOPPING


Morgan Boszilkov (www.naturalbridals.com) sellsNatural Bridal gowns directly to brides. These dressesare created with eco-friendly fabrics, such as silk-hemp blends, peace silk, bamboo and organic cotton,and made using sustainable farming practices. Fivepercent of the proceeds are donated to ConservationInternational, a nonprofit that strives to promote andprotect biodiversity.

Patagonia in Buckhead (www.patagonia.com) alsodonates a portion of its proceeds to environmentalgroups. The outdoor athletic clothing and gear com-pany co-founded The Conservation Alliance toencourage companies in the outdoor industry to sup-port environmental organizations in their efforts toprotect threatened wildlands.

Whether you shop at one of these hot spots or atanother eco-friendly store, make your wardrobe green.The earth will thank you.


Your pajamas may beorganic and your sheets maybe bamboo, but is your bedeco-friendly? Bed Down inMidtown sells EnvironmentFurniture® made fromrecycled, reclaimed andrecertified wood. Thatmeans the material is sal-vaged from existing struc-tures and/or has been evalu-ated to meet environmentalcriteria. In essence, by pur-chasing their furniture,you’re saving a tree. How’sthat for sweet dreams?!www.beddown.com

Live Au Natural


Camille Russell LoveDirector

David N. MitchellPublic Relations Manager

Laura JohnsonAtlanta Cultural JournalProject Coordinator

Editor In ChiefKelly Petty

University AdvisorDr. Douglas A. Barthlow,Georgia State University

Staff WritersChuck Garrett StanleyDorian McDuffie

PhotographyRamona L.K.

City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs

ATLANTA CULTURAL JOURNALPr e s e n t e d b y C O N N E C T A t l a n t a M a g a z i n e


ATLANTA CULTURAL JOURNAL

Dear Friends and Supporters:

The City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs ispleased to announce a collaboration that provides anopportunity to “CONNECT” with you to explore thecultural landscape of Atlanta through a companioncultural journal to be featured quarterly in CON-NECT Atlanta Magazine. The Office of CulturalAffairs’ mission is to promote rich and diverse cultural experiences in the Citywhile preserving and protecting its cultural heritage. It is through our highly suc-cessful performing arts, public art, and arts in education programs and culturalfacilities that we arrive at our vision to enhance the quality of life through cul-tural experiences. This ultimately expands Atlanta's international reputation asa cultural destination. We are pleased that CONNECT Atlanta Magazine hasagreed to serve as a resource for promoting the many cultural programs, events,and activities of the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, and LauraJohnson, Cultural Journal Project Coordinator, who has willingly volunteered herskills and talents to this collaboration. This alliance is evidence of the commit-ment of CONNECT Atlanta Magazine to deliver reliable, superior and contem-porary lifestyle information that will enable the residents and visitors of Atlantato link to the available cultural network.

We are equally honored to have this opportunity to partner with the facultyand students at Georgia State University, Morehouse College, Clark/AtlantaUniversity, and Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta, who will serve asthe editors, reporters, graphic designers, and photographers of this cultural jour-nal. Their contribution will provide us with a fresh and innovative approach todocumenting the cultural and artistic scene, while affording an opportunity forthem to enhance their educational experiences in the area of journalism and lit-erary arts.

We hope you will look forward to the introduction of Atlanta’s hottest sourceof cultural information, features, and news presented by the Office of CulturalAffairs and CONNECT.

Camille Russell LoveDirector, City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs



If you want to hear thesmooth sounds of Jazz,come experience some ofAtlanta’s homegrown tal-ent at this year’s AtlantaJazz Festival. In its 21stseason, the festival willreturn to its roots byshowcasing some of thecity’s best jazz musicians.The festival will begin inlate April with “31 Days ofJazz,” featuring events that will runthrough the month of May highlightingAtlanta’s emerging jazz scene. This willculminate in a three day festival onMemorial Day weekend.

Though Georgia’s drought has movedthe festival from Piedmont Park inMidtown to Woodruff Park in downtownAtlanta, it won’t stop the festivities fromhappening, according to Alonzo Craig,head organizer of the event. One of themain goals of the festival is to highlight thecity’s emerging young artists. Atlanta isbrimming with a strong talent pool, some-thing that the festival will highlight.

Several jazz events in March and Aprilwill bring local, independent jazz artiststogether to compete for a spot in the threeday festival.

The Future of Jazz is a six week compe-

tition that features artistsfrom a variety of genres,including Nu-Jazz andTraditional Instrumental,and gives them a chance toshine at one of Atlanta’slocal jazz venues. The win-ners will have the opportu-nity to play on the festival’smain stage on MemorialDay. The competitionbegan in early February

and will continue through the beginning ofMarch.

Earl Klugh, one of the most respectedsmooth jazz guitarists, was a guest judge atone of the competitions. He was amazedby the amount of talent in Atlanta, sayingthat the city’s flourishing music scenereminded him of what he witnessed as ayoung musician in the 70s.

The festival will also showcase evenyounger talent by bringing together someof Atlanta’s best high school bands to per-form. Spellman College will host a highschool band competition on April 26. Thetop three performances will play each ofthree days of the festival with the firstplace winner playing Memorial Day.

The Atlanta Jazz Festival will take placeat Woodruff Park on May 24, 25 and 26.For more information call, (404) 817-6815.

Homegrown Talent Emerges atAtlanta Jazz Festival 2008

COUNTRY’S LARGEST FREE JAZZFESTIVAL MOVES TO WOODRUFF PARK

Kelly Petty, Editor In Chief, Cultural JournalGeorgia State University

2007•2008

WHERE ATLANTA WORLDMEETS THE

Mar 29

David Dorfman Dance Companyunderground

Apr 11

Jimmy Heath Jazz Saxophone Legend

Apr 19

A Tribute to Andy Palaciofeaturing the Garifuna Collective

May 3

Masters of Percussionfeaturing Zakir Hussain

May 17

Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestrawith Arturo O’Farrill

www.rialtocenter.org

404•413•9TIX

The Atlanta Cyclorama takes visitorsback in time by recounting an epic andhistoric battle through a grand and his-toric medium. The brutal fighting of July22, 1864 has been retold through “TheBattle of Atlanta,” the world’s largest oilpainting, for over a century. Visitors tothe Cyclorama watch the battle unfold asrotating theater seats steer their gazetowards different portions of the cylindri-cal painting. In the 1890s, narration wasprovided by Civil War Veterans.Recorded narration and music are nowdelivered in surround sound. Veterans ofthe Civil War, despite their scarcity, arestill offered free admission to theCyclorama.

The presentation is a rare artistic andhistoric treasure. Once a popular medi-um for entertainment and communica-tion, only three functioning cycloramasremain open to the public in the UnitedStates today. The Gettysburg NationalMilitary Park and the New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art hostAmerica’s only other functioning cyclo-ramas. Visitors from around the globecome to witness the unique experienceoffered by the museum, with tours cur-rently offered in French, German,Spanish, Japanese and English.

In addition to the Cyclorama’s titleattraction, the museum showcases arti-facts such as weapons and uniforms usedby soldiers in the climactic battle. The

Atlanta’s Cyclorama:A World Treasure

Capturing theCivil War

Chuck StanleyGeorgia State University


museum is home to theTexas, one of the locomo-tives involved in the GreatLocomotive Chase of 1862,which was dramatized bythe Disney film of the samename in 1956, as well as the1927 film, “The General.”

Vintage photographstaken of Atlanta, before andafter the battle, serve as astark contrast to the tower-ing skyline that marks thecity today. For young peo-ple, this is a wonderfulopportunity to understandthe magnitude of such a his-toric period in U.S. history.Cyclorama helps kids tobetter understand how theCivil War shaped modernAmerica, and helps themgain an appreciation for therights and freedoms weenjoy today.

In becoming immersed inthe Battle of Atlanta insuch an authentic and raresetting, visitors gain a bettersense of a city that startedfrom scratch after the CivilWar to become the jewel ofthe South.

The Cyclorama opensTuesday through Sundayfrom 9am to 4:30pm. Formore information, call(404)658-7625.


Extraordinary Gate“The Promised Land” Dedicated

On February 12th the City of Atlanta Office of CulturalAffairs Public Art Program dedicated a gate and railings,commissioned by local artist Corrina Mensoff. This$20,000 commission was installed at the Martin LutherKing, Jr. Natatorium located at 70 Boulevard. TheNatatorium, home of the City of Atlanta Dolphins SwimTeam, enjoys hundreds of visitors each week. The commis-sioned projects are the result of Percent for Art fundingthrough the City’s Opportunity Bond. The extraordinarygate, titled “The Promised Land” was researched,designed, fabricated and installed by Ms. Mensoff whoreceived her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art andher MFA from Georgia State University. Her list of fellow-ships includes a one month international artists’ residencyat the Vermont Studio Center, the HungarianMulticultural Center and the Hambidge Center for Artsand Sciences. Her teaching and lecturing experiencesinclude Academe of the Oaks in Decatur, University ofGeorgia, Peters Valley in New Jersey, Georgia StateUniversity, Appalachian Center for the Craft in Tennesseeand Spruill Center for the Arts, here in Atlanta. Herselected exhibits number over 30 and finally, she is theowner of Phoenix Metalworks at the B-Complex.

The dedication featured Councilpeople Kwanza Hall(District 2) and Mary Norwood (Citywide Post 2),Commissioner Diane Harnell Cohen, Camille RussellLove, Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs, IsaacFerris, CEO of the King Center and singer Doria Robertsperformed.

Dorian McDuffie—City of Atlanta, Public Art Administrator

Classic Love. New Voice. Winner! 2005 Tony Award for Best Play.

EurydiceBy Sarah Ruhl

Directed by Richard Garner

Produced in partnership with Georgia Shakespeare

DoubtBy John Patrick Shanley

Directed by Susan V. Booth

6 World Premieres | 5 Exciting Partnerships | 4 Musicals | 3 New Comedies2 Plays Completing a Cycle | 1 Great Holiday Tradition... It all adds up to an incredible 2008–09 Season.

It’s our 40TH... and YOU get the gift.

For tickets call 404.733.5000

APR 2 – MAY 4NOW – APR 13

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Show artwork © Lee Moyer Sponsored by

Get detailed show information on the 2008–09 Season at alliancetheatre.org.


ARTS/THEATRE

EurydiceAlliance TheatreMarch 13 - April 13www.alliancetheatre.org

Decade of Light: PhotographyExhibitionAtlanta Fulton Public LibrarySystem - Central (DowntownAtlanta)April 1 – 30www.afplweb.com

DoubtAlliance TheatreApril 2 - May 4www.alliancetheatre.org

The Lion KingBoisfeuillet Jones Atlanta CivicCenterApril 3 - May 4www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

The Colors of DreamsCallanwolde Fine Arts CenterApril 4 - May 23www.callanwolde.org

GodspellThe Balzer Theater at Herren'sApril 16 - May 11www.theatricaloutfit.org

The Spitfire GrillThe Legacy TheatreApril 18 - May 11www.thelegacytheatre.org

The Marriage CounselorFox TheaterApril 17 – 20www.tylerperry.com

Five Course LoveArt Station (In Historic StoneMountain Village)April 17 - May 10www.artstation.org

Expecting Isabel7 StagesApril 18 - May 18www.synchrotheatre.com

Art & SoulWatson GalleryApril 26www.watsongallery.net

7th Annual Art AuctionRenaissance WalkApril 26www.hammondshouse.org

The Van Gogh Cafe7 StagesApril 26 - May 18www.synchrotheatre.com

The Poetry of PizzaTheatre in the SquareApril 27 - June 8www.theatreinthesquare.com

CarmenPerformed by TheSt. Petersburg BalletFox TheaterApril 28www.foxtheatre.org

The Last SchwartzThe Jewish Theatre of the SouthApril 30 - May 25www.jplay.org

A Great Day in Harlem (1995)DocumentaryAtlanta Contemporary Art CenterMay 1www.thecontemporary.org

Some MenActor's Express - King Plow ArtsCenterMay 1 – 31www.actorsexpress.com

Nothin But the Blues: AintMisbehavin! Atlanta History CenterMay 1 – 2www.atlantahistorycenter.com

Anything GoesAtlanta Lyric Theatre - ByersStudioMay 2 - 4www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

The High KingsFox TheaterMay 6www.ticketmaster.com

Tom Stoppard's - Rosencrantz andGuildenstern are DeadThe New American ShakespeareTavernMay 9 - June 1www.shakespearetavern.com

G-CAPP's 13th Annual Premiere:Three Generations of FondaFilmmakingWoodruff Arts CenterMay 12www.gcapp.org

RiverdanceFox TheaterMay 13 – 18www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

Xperimental Puppetry Theater(XPT) The Center For Puppetry ArtsMay 15 – 18www.puppet.org

The Little Mermaid - NortheastAtlanta BalletGwinnett Performing Arts CenterMay 16 – 18www.northeastatlanta ballet.org/

Film: The CollectorAtlanta Contemporary Art CenterMay 24www.thecontemporary.org

HAIR The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical 40th AnniversaryCelebrationAtlanta Symphony HallMay 30 – 31www.atlantasymphony.org/

Sweeney ToddFox TheaterMay 27 - June 1www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

The Clean HouseHorizon Theatre CompanyMay 30 - June 29www.horizontheatre.com

CONCERTSIron & WineVariety PlayhouseApril 14www.variety-playhouse.com

Kate NashVariety PlayhouseApril 15www.variety-playhouse.com

Romantica, The BittersweetsEddie's AtticApril 16www.eddiesattic.com

Emory Symphony Orchestra andEmory University ChorusEmory University - Arts &Schwartz CenterApril 17www.arts.emory.edu

FeistTabernacleApril 18www.livenation.com

Friday JazzHigh Museum of ArtApril 18www.joegransden.com

Reckless KellyVariety PlayhouseApril 18www.variety-playhouse.com

THE HAPPENINGS


THE HAPPENINGSThe Bamboozle Roadshow featuring Saves the DayThe MasqueradeApril 18www.ticketmaster.com

The Avett BrothersVariety PlayhouseApril 19www.ticketmaster.com

Streetlight ManifestoThe MasqueradeApril 19www.ticketmaster.com

Flora Glenn Candler Concert SeriesLeif Ove Andsnes, pianoEmory University - Arts &Schwartz CenterApril 19www.emory.edu/arts

Friends With You Band CelebratesJohn DenverU.U. Metro Atlanta North ChurchApril 19www.friendswithyouband.com

Andy Palacio and the GarifunaCollectiveRialto Center for the PerformingArtsApril 19www.rialtocenter.org

Moody BluesChastain Park AmphitheatreApril 19www.classicchastain.com

Tristan Prettyman, WhitleyEddie's AtticApril 19 – 20www.eddiesattic.com

MegadethTabernacleApril 20www.ticketmaster.com

Al StewartEddie's AtticApril 21www.eddiesattic.com

Emory Jazz EnsembleGary Motley, directorEmory University - Arts &Schwartz CenterApril 22www.arts.emory.edu

Nick LoweVariety PlayhouseApril 22www.variety-playhouse.com

Keith UrbanArena at the Gwinnett CenterApril 24www.gwinnettciviccenter.com

Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2Atlanta Symphony HallApril 24 – 27www.atlantasymphony.org

SantanaChastain Park AmphitheatreApril 24 - 25www.classicchastain.com

Bruce Springsteen and the EStreet BandPhilips ArenaApril 25www.ticketmaster.com

Bill Gaither Homecoming TourArena at the Gwinnett CenterApril 26www.livenation.com

Late Show: Jennifer Daniels /Ken Wil Morton (CD Release)Early Show: Ben WakemanEddie's AtticApril 26www.eddiesattic.com

Honda Civic Tour presents Panicat the DiscoTabernacleApril 26www.hondacivictour.com

Dr. of Fun: Recycling My OwnPaperImagine It! The Children'sMuseum of AtlantaApril 26www.imagineit-cma.org

Emory Guitar EnsembleBrian Luckett, directorEmory University - PerformingArts StudioApril 26www.arts.emory.edu

Joe JacksonVariety PlayhouseApril 26www.ticketmaster.com

The Marriage of Figaro - TheAtlanta OperaCobb Energy Performing ArtsCentreApril 26 - May 04www.atlantaopera.org

Elvis Costello and the ImpostersTabernacleApril 28www.tabernacleatl.com

ConvergeThe MasqueradeApril 29www.ticketmaster.com

Bon JoviPhilips ArenaApril 30 - May 1www.ticketmaster.com

The Masters of Percussion featur-ing Zakir HussainRialto Center for the PerformingArtsMay 3www.rialtocenter.org

Rodney CarringtonFox TheaterMay 3www.foxtheatre.org

Tea Leaf GreenVariety PlayhouseMay 3www.variety-playhouse.com

Huey Lewis and The NewsFrederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater(Peachtree City)May 3 – 4www.amphitheater.org

Kanye WestArena at the Gwinnett CenterMay 4www.ticketmaster.com

Seether and FlyleafTabernacleMay 5www.ticketmaster.com

Emory Youth Symphony OrchestraRichard Prior, conductorEmory University - Arts &Schwartz CenterMay 7www.arts.emory.edu

BowfireFox TheaterMay 8www.foxtheatre.orgRadioheadLakewood Amphitheatre May 8www.ticketmaster.com

Brahms Symphony No. 3Atlanta Symphony HallMay 08 – 09www.atlantasymphony.org

Patti LabelleChastain Park AmphitheatreMay 9www.classicchastain.com

Big Bad Voodoo DaddyFrederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater(Peachtree City)May 9 - 10www.amphitheater.org


Emerging Artists 2008Spruill Center Gallery & HistoricHomeMay 9 - June 28www.spruillarts.org

Mindless Self IndulgenceTabernacleMay 10www.ticketmaster.com

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra:Grand Opening CelebrationConcertVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre @Encore ParkMay 10www.ticketmaster.com

Eagles "Long Road Out of EdenWorld Tour"Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre @Encore ParkMay 14 – 20www.ticketmaster.com

KansasFrederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater(Peachtree City)May 15 - 16www.amphitheater.org

The Swell SeasonCobb Energy Performing ArtsCentreMay 13www.cobbenergycentre.com

May Friday JazzHigh Museum of ArtMay 16www.high.org

John PrineCobb Energy Performing ArtsCentreMay 17www.ticketmaster.comCinderellaAtlanta Symphony OrchestraAtlanta Symphony HallMay 18www.atlantasymphony.org/

An Evening of MusicalShakespeareAtlanta Symphony HallMay 22 – 24www.atlantasymphony.org

Jazz on the Lawn 2008: MareaAlton, Smooth Latin JazzCallanwolde Fine Arts CenterMay 23www.callanwolde.org

Progressive Nation 2008 - DreamTheaterTabernacleMay 28www.livenation.com

EARTH FRIENDLYEVENTSEarth Share of Georgia Earth DayParty in the ParkAtlantic StationApril 19www.earthsharega.org/EarthDay2008/partyinthepark.html

Earth Day Kids FestChattahoochee Nature CenterApril 19www.chattnaturecenter.com

Herb Education Annual Plant SaleAtlanta Botanical GardenApril 19 – 20www.atlantabotanical garden.org

Earth Day CelebrationEmory Presbyterian ChurchApril 20www.emorypresbyterian.org

Earth Day Atlanta BotanicalGardenAtlanta Botanical GardenApril 22www.atlantabotanical garden.org

Earth Share of Georgia Earth DayCorporate Green Day ChallengeChattahoochee Nature CenterApril 26www.earthsharega.org/

A Night Out With NatureChattahoochee Nature CenterMay 10www.chattnaturecenter.com

Bonsai ShowAtlanta Botanical GardenMay 17 - May 18www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Homeschool DayAtlanta Botanical GardenMay 20www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Rose ShowAtlanta Botanical GardenMay 10 – 11www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

COMEDYScandal! Dad's Garage TheatreFeb 29 - May 16www.dadsgarage.comDavid

Allan CoeCenter Stage TheatreApril 18www.ticketmaster.com

Comedy NightEddie's AtticApril 22www.eddiesattic.com

Jim JeffriesThe Punchline Comedy ClubApril 24 - 27www.punchline.com

Frankie & Gina's ComedyWeddingThe Payne-Corley House April 25www.frankieandgina.com

Christian FinneganThe Punchline Comedy ClubMay 1 – 4www.punchline.com

Jerry SeinfeldFox TheaterMay 2www.foxtheatre.org

Wendy LiebmanThe Punchline Comedy ClubMay 9 - May 10www.punchline.com

Jeff Justice Comedy ClassGraduationThe Punchline Comedy ClubMay 12www.jeffjustice.com

An Evening With The Lovemaster- Craig ShoemakerThe Punchline Comedy ClubMay 16 – 18www.punchline.com

Last Comic Standing - RalphHarrisThe Punchline Comedy ClubMay 22 – 25www.punchline.com

Dana Gould - Simpson Writer -Comedy HeroThe Punchline Comedy ClubMay 29 - Jun 1www.punchline.com

FESTIVALSFlavors of AtlantaGeorgia Freight DepotApril 16www.flavorsofatlanta.org

Celebration of LobsterFood 101April 17www.101concepts.com

Annual Taste of HenryHeritage Park, McDonough, April25www.tasteofhenry.org

THE HAPPENINGS


A Taste of the Low CountrySouth City KitchenMay 5 – 15www.southcitykitchen.com

12th Annual Landmark LunchW Atlanta MidtownMay 7www.piedmontpark.org

A Taste of the HighlandsJohn Howell ParkMay 10www.tasteofthehighlands.com

Sushi Rock at ThriveThrive RestaurantMarch 18 - June 24www.thriveatl.com

SpringFestTanglewood FarmApril 2 – 30www.tanglewoodfarmminis.com

2008 Georgia RenaissanceFestivalGeorgia Renaissance FestivalFairgroundsApril 12 - June 1www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com

SweetWater 420 FestivalCandler ParkApril 19 – 20www.pemi.net/420fest

Dining Out for LifeAtlanta, GA April 23www.diningoutforoh.org

Feria LatinaStone Mountain ParkApril 25 - 27www.stonemountainpark.com

Inman Park Festival and Tour ofHomesInman Park (Neighborhood)April 26 – 27www.inmanpark.org

Sweet P's Arts & Crafts FestivalSt. Peter & St. Paul EpiscopalChurchApril 26 – 27www.sweetpfestival.com

Taste of the NationGeorgia AquariumMay 1www.tasteofthenation.org

Metropolitan Cooking andEntertaining ShowCobb Galleria CentreMay 3 – 4www.metrocooking.com

Fiesta AtlantaCentennial Olympic ParkMay 4www.fiestaatlanta.com

Cooking Class: Pacific RimRathbun'sMay 4

Sweet Auburn SpringfestAuburn Avenue (neighborhood)May 9 – 11www.sweetauburn.com

2008 Megaticket Event: CountryFair with Dierks Bentley andMiranda LambertLakewood Amphitheatre May 16 - 17www.livenation.com

Geranium Festival McDonough SquareMay 17www.tourmcdonough.com

Atlanta Jazz Festival (WoodruffPark) Woodruff ParkMay 24 – 26www.atlantafestivals.com

Decatur Arts Festival 2008Decatur - DeKalb CVBMay 24 – 25www.decaturartsalliance.org

Karaoke for KicksAtlanta Fulton Public LibrarySystem - Adams Park BranchApril 17www.afplweb.com

2008 Druid Hills Home andGarden Tour/Artist MarketMoreland Hill Baptist ChurchApril 18 - 20www.druidhillstour.org

11TH Annual Horsepower at thePark (Car / Auto Show) Georgia International Horse ParkApril 18 - 20www.horsepoweratthepark.com

Atlanta Symphony's Decorators'Show House & Gardens (HomeTour) 2008 Decorator Show HouseApril 19 - May 11www.decoratorsshowhouse.org

Exotic Bird ShowNorth Atlanta Trade CenterApril 19 – 20www.northatlantatradecenter.com

Pioneer Days at Tanglewood FarmTanglewood FarmMay 1 – 31www.tanglewoodfarmminis.com

7th Annual Sandy Springs SocietyGarden TourSandy Springs HistoricCommunityMay 3 – 4www.sandyspringssociety.org

14th Annual Ride To LiveHooters of GwinnettMay 10www.diabetes.org/ridetolive

National Black Women's HealthConferenceWestin Peachtree Plaza HotelMay 1 – 3www.nbwhc.com

Susan G. Komen Race For theCure 1M Run/WalkAtlantic StationMay 10www.komen-atlanta.org

FAMILYPreschool Story TimeAtlanta Fulton Public LibrarySystem- Fairburn BranchApril 02 – 30www.afplweb.com

Music, Magic & Fun ShowTheatre Decatur April 05, May 03www.theatredecatur.com

Mommy and MeZoo AtlantaApril 8 - 24:www.zooatlanta.org

Family Passover CelebrationAtlanta Fulton Public LibrarySystem - Sandy Springs BranchApril 15www.afplweb.com

Celebrating National LibraryWeek with Arthur! Atlanta Fulton Public LibrarySystem - Southwest BranchApril 16www.afplweb.com

Roller Thril Day 2008Six Flags Over GeorgiaApril 19www.rollerworld.8m.com/events.html

Stone Mountain Lasershow Stone Mountain ParkApril 19 - May 17www.stonemountainpark.com

Open Mic Night for TeensAtlanta Fulton Public LibrarySystem- Fairburn BranchApril 21www.afplweb.com

THE HAPPENINGS


Harry Potter Trivia ContestAtlanta Fulton Public LibrarySystem - Roswell BranchApril 22www.afplweb.com

Ashley Bryan Childrens LiteraryFestivalAuburn Avenue Research LibraryApril 25 – 26www.afplweb.com

Callanwold's Youth DancePerformance: "enLIGHTenment"North Atlanta High SchoolApr 25 - Sat, Apr 26www.callanwolde.org

Children's DayAtlanta Botanical GardenApril 27www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Junie B. Jones & A Little MonkeyBusiness! (Ages 4+)The Legacy TheatreApril 30 - May 16www.thelegacytheatre.org

Georgia Frontier DaysStone Mountain ParkMay 01 - 04www.stonemountainpark.com

Family Storytelling: EmergingVoicesCallanwolde Fine Arts CenterMay 02www.callanwolde.org

Garden Stroller StrutAtlanta Botanical GardenMay 06www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Roller Thril Day 2008Six Flags Over GeorgiaMay 10 www.rollerworld.8m.com

Target Free Second TuesdayImagine It! The Children'sMuseum of AtlantaMay 13www.imagineit-cma.org

Snack and a MovieAtlanta Fulton Public LibrarySystem - West End BranchMay 14www.afplweb.com

Safe America Teen Driving SchoolAtlanta Motor SpeedwayMay 16 – 18www.safeamerica.org

Family Farm Day Jarrell PlantationMay 26478-986-5172

National MooFestDowntown AthensMay 31www.nationalmoofest.com

SPORTSMasters Golf TournamentAugusta National Golf ClubApril 7 – 13www.masters.org

The Full Course Golf Cassic atChateau ElanChateau Elan Golf ClubApril 15www.acfb.org/events/golf_classic/

14th Annual Chamber GolfTournamentThe Oaks Golf CourseApril 17www.newtonchamber.com

Southeastern RV SuperShow andOutdoor ExtravaganzaAtlanta Motor SpeedwayApril 18 – 20www.garvshows.com

Atlanta Braves vs DodgersTurner FieldApr 18 – 20www.atlantabraves.com

Richard Petty Driving ExperienceAtlanta Motor Speedway1500 N Highway 41April 19 – 20www.atlantamotorspeedway.com

Georgia Tech vs. Boston CollegeSoftballGeorgia Tech – CampusApril 20www.ramblinwreck.com

Lilli Grace Register Memorial GolfTournamentTowne Lake Hills Golf ClubApril 21www.townelakehills.com

Atlanta Braves vs MarlinsTurner FieldApr 23 – 24www.atlantabraves.com

NHRA 28th Annual SummitRacing Equipment SouthernNationalsAtlanta Dragway, Commerce, GAApril 24 – 27www.nhra.com

Tour de GeorgiaCentennial Olympic ParkApril 27www.tourdegeorgia.com

12th Annual Cobb CVB & SportsCouncil Golf TournamentCity Club MariettaApril [email protected]

Atlanta Braves vs RedsTurner FieldMay 2 – 4www.atlantabraves.com

Georgia Tech vs. Coastal CarolinaBaseballGeorgia Tech - CampusMay 2 - 4www.ramblinwreck.com

Mopar Southern Classic Atlanta Motor SpeedwayMay 2 – 3www.atlantamotorspeedway.com

Major League of Monster TrucksAtlanta Motor SpeedwayMay 3www.atlantamotorspeedway.com

Atlanta Braves vs PadresTurner FieldMay 6 – 8www.atlantabraves.com

Georgia Tech vs. Clemson BaseballGeorgia Tech - CampusMay 9 - 10www.ramblinwreck.com

Drift Atlanta V - Formula DriftSeriesRoad Atlanta - Motor SportsCenterMay 09 - 10www.roadatlanta.com/

Georgia Tech Invitational Track &FieldGeorgia Tech – CampusMay 16 - 17www.ramblinwreck.com

DUB SuperSeriesGeorgia International ConventionCenterMay 17www.gicc.com

Eastman Gun ShowCobb Civic CenterMay 17 – 18www.eastmangunshows.com

Atlanta Braves vs MetsTurner FieldMay 20 – 22www.atlantabraves.com

Atlanta Braves vs DiamondbacksTurner FieldMay 23 – 26www.atlantabraves.com

THE HAPPENINGS


BUSINESS

Green GiantsBUSINESSES USE EARTH-FRIENDLY APPROACHES TO MAKETHEIR POCKETS AND THE PLANET GREENERB Y D E V I K A V. R A O

If you’ve noticed the canvas totes avail-able at grocery stores nowadays, you’vepicked up on one of the most popular

ways big businesses are working to “gogreen.” While these reusable bags alonearen’t enough to completely “greenify”large corporations, and they certainly won’tsave the planet on their own, they are aprime example of corporate America’sefforts to become more environmentallyfriendly.

No one can miss the giant semi-trailerson the highways going to and from theirdelivery destinations, but the harmful pol-lutants that these gas guzzlers emit into theenvironment should not be ignored either.Coca-Cola Enterprises took notice and, asof the end of February, plan to buy approx-imately 120 new hybrid delivery trucks thisyear. Through Eaton Corp.’s hybrid tech-nology, Coke’s newest environmentallyconscious fleet will deliver 37 percent morefuel efficiency, according to Portfolio.com,and will not idle while at stop lights—one

of many ways that harmful pollutants getemitted into the air.

Many smaller businesses are promotinggreen approaches through their services.Atlanta’s Green & Clean maid service pro-vides in-home cleaning with environmen-tally friendly products that clean just aswell as petroleum-based cleaning materialsavailable grocery stores. By using productsmanufactured by environmentally friendlycompanies such as Seventh Generationand Ecover—products that biodegrade at afaster rate than less eco-friendly cleaningproducts—Green & Clean maintains lowtoxin levels in the homes it cleans.

As the green trend spreads its wings,more and more businesses are latchingonto the idea that consumers are looking tobecome more earth-friendly. By adaptingtheir approaches to the satisfy consumers’wishes for a healthy environment, manycompanies are going green and making aneven bigger impact on the planet.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTALPHILOSOPHIES

The definition of economic development refers to ensuringthat we are increasing business opportunities, addressingthe social and environment issues of our communities.

The City of Atlanta and the Metropolitan areas along withother cities across the country are adopting an environmentallygreen friendly work and life style.

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Today businesses are delivering envi-ronmental methods to support a green-er environment. Architect, engineersand contractors under the UnitedStates Green Building Council(USGBC), a non-profit organization,developed the Leadership in Energyand Environmental Design (LEED)program to create better greener andenvironmental friendly buildings.

Municipalities, government agenciesand the private sector are committingmore to Green and LEED. One exam-ple of the commitment to Green andLEED is the Hartsfield-JacksonAtlanta International Airport. Theairport is not only committed to LEEDcertified projects and the sustainabilityof the environment; however, the air-port is challenging our area HighSchool students who are the next gen-eration to think green.

For example, the Airport’s PublicRelations department recently held anarea High School essay contest. Thetheme was “What could Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airportdo to prepare to run greener operationsfor the future?” First place went toNakya Rainer of North Clayton HighSchool.

I encourage businesses to embracethe green and LEED concept which isbecoming more and more a requirementby owners. In doing so, it will increaseyour competitive advantage. Lastly, let’sall do our part to ensure a greener homeand work environment.


SHARING IS CARINGWhy own a car and deal with the hassle of checkups, maintenance and parking when

you can share an environmentally friendly version? Zipcar, formerly known as Flexcar inAtlanta, provides low-emission, fuel-efficient cars, strategically stationed near homes andworkplaces for members to use by the hour! The cost, which starts around $9/hr or$66/day, includes gas and insurance too! www.zipcar.com

TIDY UPClean up the environment and your

home at the same time with Tidy KingHousekeeping Services. All cleaningproducts are biodegradable, non-toxicand thus eco-friendly. As an added plus,the nonabrasive products used by thehousekeepers are much less likely toaggravate allergies. www.tidyking.com

H IS FOR HOLISTIC Home & Garden Design Inc. is a holistic

design-build landscape company that special-izes in personalized service. They use ecologi-cal solutions to make each customer’s homeboth harmonious and functional, while keep-ing it chemical-free and organic.www.homegardendesign.com

THE ELITE ARE AMONG USThink that because you’re hiring a driver, you don’t have a say in the car’s eco-effects?

Think again. Elite Green Car offers fuel-efficient transportation in luxury hybrid vehicles.There’s also GPS, WiFi, Sirius Satellite Radio and more. The best part? The cars are cer-tified as Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles, so you won’t have to worry about leaving atrail of smoke behind you. www.elitegreencar.com

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