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16 IS IT REAL OR IS IT MEREDITH? West Cobb artist’sunique style a stunning departure on paintings

22 THE PRICE IS RIGHT Our guide to keeping your kidlooking cool without breaking the bank

30 SIP AND SAVOR New band has a distinct Cobb flavor

40 FOR THE DOGS Powder Springs couple debuts newgourmet dog food

45 BORED? TRY THIS 43 things to do in Cobb

74 FROM A READER A special story about a special lady

34 HOME A preview of the Vinings Tour of Homes

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my wife realized we were missing something.Specifically, we needed another table (Her familynumbers almost 30). So, like the dutiful husband Iam (and relieved to leave the holiday chaos for awhile) I ventured to Wal-Mart and bought an inex-pensive card table that came neatly stuffed into acardboard box.

I drove back home and brought it through thedoor, feeling mighty victorious like a hunter return-ing with food. All was well until I had to open thebox. Then jabbing at it with a car key and trying tosuppress a litany of curses in front of my sons andin-laws, I heard a calm voice.

“Here Mark, use this.”My brother-in-law Lindsay Hathcock, a true

Southern gentleman, was holding a Swiss ArmyKnife in the palm of his hand. I took it, flipped opena gleaming blade and in about a minute had the extratable set up in the den. I told Lindsay thanks andmentioned I had actually been thinking about gettinga pocketknife sometime and lamented how it wasbecoming a lost tradition.

“When I was young, we used to trade them,” hesaid.

I had not heard of that tradition, I told him, butthought it was a great idea.

“Maybe something to put in a column one day,” Isaid.

Then he did the unexpected and gave me his pock-etknife, the fine Swiss burgundy with the umpteenblades and solid design. I told him I couldn’t take it,but it was hard to argue with him too much. Afterthanking Lindsay profusely, I put it in my pocket. Itgenerally stayed in my pocket, until a week laterwhen I slipped it on my key ring where it now staysclose by most of the day.

I like having a pocketknife again. I think it is agreat tradition for men to carry one.

Just don’t bet on me trading it anytime soon.Best,

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As a man grows older, he finds certain things arealmost indispensable.

I can’t function without a minimum of eight cups of coffeeeach morning.

I’ve got to eat red meat at least once a week.And I’ve got to get in a good hike at least every season to

refresh my senses.But, in the last year, a new item has been added to my list.

He is a long lost friend I had almost forgotten. He made hisway through my door near Christmas last year. And while atthe time, I was appreciative of him; it is only in the last fewmonths that I’ve realized just how critical he is to my life.

We go almost everywhere together.He only leaves my side when I sleep.He is tough, strong and has never failed me or

let me down.He is my pocketknife.Yes, I use my pocketknife so often, I can’t

fathom how I lived without it before.When I was a young boy, I had several of

them. In a drawer somewhere I still have amulti-bladed worn Cub Scout knife whoseblades are rusty with neglect. I also recall a sin-gle blade thick knife that had a handle crafted from bone orivory. My father had several. Folks used to give them to him asgifts and I thought it was the coolest thing in the world andoften wondered why he didn’t use them more.

What exactly he would “use them for,” I really don’t knowlooking back on it. For me, I used them to whittle, to cut piecesof rope and to take camping. Mainly, as every young boy thenknew, it was fun just to have one.

But, through the years I forgot about them.If you took a pocketknife to high school you would be sus-

pended and when I went off to college they weren’t exactly atthe top of my list of things to carry.

It is only during the past few years that I realized I could useone. And that was generally when I was trying to cut a piece ofcord, loosen a screw or open a box – with generally a key orkitchen knife – that someone, generally an older gentleman,would come to my rescue. They would flip their knife open,use it and then tuck it back into their pocket.

And that is how I stumbled back into owning a pocketknife.Last fall, we were hosting Christmas dinner at our home. Likemany family get togethers, it was only at the last minute that

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The BBQ article onSam’s BB1incorrectly listed thename of the ownerand contact informa-tion for the restaurant.The owner’s name isSam Huff. The contactinformation for the

restaurant should have read 4944 LowerRoswell Road, Marietta, 770.977.3005Cobb Life apologizes for the error.

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AJFF adds new Cobb venueThe Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is expanding their 2011festival dates and Cobb County will be one of the benefi-

ciaries of the move. The festival will add the GTCMerchants Walk 12 Cinema in Marietta to its existingscreening locations, which include theaters such asRegal Cinemas Atlantic Station Stadium 16, LefontSandy Springs and Regal Cinemas Medlock CrossingStadium 18. The 11th annual festival takes place Feb. 8to 27, 2011. AJFF Executive Director Kenny Blank

explained the changes: “After record attendance at our

10th anniversary festival, we recognized the time hadcome to scale up AJFF for a new decade.”

Details regarding the festival schedule, programming andticket sales will be announced at a future date. The

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival ranks as the largest film fes-tival in Atlanta and second largest Jewish film festival inthe United States. More than 20,000 moviegoers attend-ed the 10th Annual AJFF in January. For more informa-tion, visit www.ajff.org, call 404.806.9913, or join the

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Alliance Theatre getsCobb flavor

North Georgia produces some fantastic non-alcoholiccider each fall that you can generally pick up alongthe roadside as you wind through the mountains.

But for a taste of something different, you might wantto try Magners Irish Cider. The hard cider, importedfrom Ireland, is debuting at several places in Cobb,

including local Kroger stores. Brewed in the traditionalEuropean cider manner, the drink is made from thejuice of 17 varieties of apples and has a 4.5 percentalcohol content. It is best served cold. And Magners

isn’t a new kid on the block.The company has been serving up their crisp drink

since 1935.

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In July, the Alliance Theatre hosted several Cobb stu-dents for its ninth annual Collision Project, a three-weekworkshop that gives Georgia high school students the

opportunity to become immersed in the study of a classictext and develop material for a new play.

Participating students were Brandon Brantley andCourtney Caldwell from Campbell High School, StefanyRobinson and JD Woodward from Lassiter High School,Tyler Hayes from Marietta High School and Mariyah

Espinoza from Pebblebrook High School.Selected through an interview process, the studentsworked with local playwright Janece and the Alliance

Theatre’s Sally G. Tomlinson Artistic Director of Theatrefor Youth Rosemary Newcott to study the classic text

“Cyrano de Bergerac,” by Edmund Rostand.



If you’ve been near the Akers Mill Shopping Center in the past month,you’ve probably wondered what that trendy little shop is that’s always

packed with people in the evening. Well, the Pinkberry craze has found itsway to Georgia. The frozen yogurt treat has garnered a huge fan base incities such as New York and L.A.; the cult-like following of “groupies” often

refer to the dessert as “crackberry.”Local franchise owner David Beall said he had his first bite of Pinkberryin 2006 while in New York, and he was hooked right away, frequenting thefrozen yogurt shop every couple of days. Pinkberry is not your averagefrozen yogurt. This is premium stuff. With toppings such as fresh, grade-A

seasonal fruits, organic gummy bears, all-natural granola, premiumBelgian chocolate shavings and more, it’s easy to consider this a guilt-free treat. Stop by the hip little shop and welcome them to Cobb—your

taste buds will certainly welcome the flavor.For discounts, become a groupie at www.pinkberry.com/groupie.

Pinkberry is located at 2937 Cobb Parkway in the Akers Mill ShoppingCenter; 770.661.2995.

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Winners getsigned Travis

Tritt T-shirtSign up to receive Cobb Life forfree and get registered to win afree autographed Travis Tritt T-shirt. That was our magazine’soffer at the Cobb Life sponsoredTravis Tritt concert at the MableHouse Barnes Amphitheatre inlate June. Dozens of residentsentered and five lucky readers

won a signed shirt.

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“The word is a French phrase for ‘fool the eye’,” explains the artist. “I don’t like the term photore-alistic, because then people think I paint from photographs. I paint from life.”

Meredith paints what he sees in the arrangements he creates in his West Cobb studio. But there ismore to the composition of his work thanmeets the eye, something profound thatmakes his paintings works of art.

“There is a deeper meaning,” the lifelongCobb resident explained. “There are relation-ships going on in the painting that are aboveand beyond what you see there. What theartist does with the things that he paints, it’slike the rhyme and meter in a poem, or therhythm in a song. There’s a rhythm in it thatholds the whole thing together. You state atheme and then make variations on thattheme, very much like music or poetry.”

Robert Meredith’s paintings are so detailed it looks as ifyou could reach into a cabinet in one of his works, retrievean antique toy, and feel the texture that has accumulatedfrom age and dust. The artist has made a career of creatingextremely lifelike still-life paintings that feature objects –toys, dolls, dishes, sporting goods, hardware and the like –arranged in shelves, boxes, and windows.

The technique he uses is called trompe l’oeil.

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West Cobb artist Robert Meredith doessome touch up work on a painting athis home studio. Meredith is well-known for his lifelike still life paintingsof objects such as toys and hardware.Top, Meredith also paints portraits,such as the one on the right page ofhis pet bantam rooster, “Little Joe.”

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Meredith received formal train-ing in art during the process ofearning a degree in drawing andpainting from the University ofGeorgia, where he studied underLamar Dodd, the late modernartist and one of the most well-known painters from our state.Choosing to go in his own direc-tion, however, Meredith taughthimself to be a representationalpainter.

“They taught art, not how topaint,” he remembered. “It tookme five years to teach myself howto paint after I got my degree inpainting. Every artist has to findhis own way.”

The same determination andcommitment that led Meredith toteach himself to create representa-tional art also guided him toestablish a career in the field.

When I got out of college, Iknew that if I ever let go and gota job and had an income, that Iwould never become a painter,”

Top, Robert Meredith stands in frontof one of his large antique toy paint-ings. Above, Meredith’s peacockregularly watches him through thewindow of the studio as he paints.



he confessed. “So I never got a job and just startedpainting and finding my own way.”

One of the most successful artists in Georgia,he has had 45 solo exhibitions in states rangingfrom Massachusetts to Texas. His works can befound in numerous public and private collections,including those of Arthur and Stephanie Blank,actor Steve Martin, Tyco Toys, and Jones of NewYork.

Meredith also is well represented at galleriesthroughout the Eastern United States. His work iscurrently available in Boston; Charleston, SouthCarolina; and St. Simon’s Island, Georgia.Locally, patrons can find his work at 2021Collections in Buckhead and at Gallery 4463 inAcworth.

The 69-year-old artist credits much of his suc-cess to a rigorous work ethic.

“I am an early riser and I love to go in at firstlight,” Meredith said. “I start painting when it getslight and I spend the day painting. If you want tobe a professional painter, you have to put in thehours. It’s very labor intensive.”

This husband and father of four is a life-longresident of Cobb County where he has a home andstudio overlooking a tranquil lake framed by awooded landscape.

“I am one of the most married human beings onthe face of the globe,” he said. “I’ve been married43 years and I have four kids. I’ve raised fourchildren on the tip of a paintbrush. All I’ve everdone is paint.”

Meredith’s “Spring Nymph” was painted in front of a waterfall in Douglasville.


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Robert Meredith’s lifelike paintingshave garnered much acclaim,making him one of the most suc-cessful artists in Georgia. ActorSteve Martin, Arthur Blank andTyco Toys all own his work. Top,“Fore”; top right, “Bermuda Sloop”and above, “Yellow Fellow.”

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Dressed for SuccessConsignment and overstock shopping keeps kids looking sharp for less

Emma Kate Tucker, 8, daughter of Mandy Tucker of Marietta wears a consigned outfit

purchased for $20 with her friend Sean O'Connell,7, son of Catherine O'Connell of

East Cobb while he wears an outfit purchased for $18 from "The Divine Consign Show".

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Some of us can still remem-ber the nervous excitement we used to feelat the start of a new school year.

After the ritual back-to-school shoppingtrip with mom, you tried on all your new fallclothes, carefully selecting something specialfor your first day of school.

Even in our crummy economy, every kidshould feel confident and special as he or sheembarks on a new school year. Luckily, CobbCounty parents have a multitude of options forfinding back-to-school clothes to put a littleswagger in their kids’ step this fall, withoutemptying the piggy bank.

Many savvy Cobb shoppers have found theanswer is to reduce, reuse and recycle throughconsignment and overstock shopping. Whilewe’re finding fashionable steals for our kids, why notsave our landfills from filling up with children’sclothes that were outgrown before they were pulledout of the closet?

Cobb Life scoured the county’s fall consignmentbargains to bring you the details of the largest selec-tion, highest quality and best values in town for the2010-2011 school year.

SCHOOL HOUSE FROCKS: Top, Sarah Dark,4,daughter of Nancy Dark of Marietta, wears ancustom-embroidered dress purchased at "TheDivine Consign Show" for a low price of $30.Above left, Sam Tucker,2, son of Mandy Tuckerof Marietta gets ready for his new preschoolwith a consigned outfit totaling $23.

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Divine Consign ShowIf boutique shopping is your retail therapy, then leave

the stroller at home (better yet, get a babysitter) and wearcomfortable shoes to the Mansour Center this fall to findbeautiful children’s clothes at deeply discounted prices.For 11 seasons, Cobb moms have been lining up at the

door to be the first to set foot inside one of the most exclu-sive consignment and overstock shows in the South. TheDivine Consign Show, orDCS, specializes in trunkshow and boutique clothingfor kids sizes newborn to 12.If you’re into monogram-

ming, smocked dresses,embroidered jon-jons and hairbows, the Cobb DivineConsign Show is going to getyour shopping adrenalinepumping. You may not find t-shirts suitable for makingmud-pies, but you will cer-tainly find something specialfor the first day of school,your cousin’s wedding, tail-gating in the SEC, theChristmas Eve church service and every other Kodakmoment left in 2010.At DCS, rack after rack is stuffed with brands such as

Three Mommas, Wish Upon A Star, Mary Michael, Kate &Libby, Strasburg and Vive Le Fete. Overstock outfits thatwould normally sell for $55 to $85 at a boutique go for$35 or less at DCS. Smocked or monogram-ready con-signed clothes (only in top condition) can be found for $8to $18. Monogrammed bibs, bloomers, shoes and hairaccessories are snatched up by early bargain hunters.Another reason to shop DCS is that it’s a homegrown

entrepreneurial success story. DCS owners Nancy Darkand Catherine O’Connell are both Cobb residents whostarted the sale in 2005 in their Marietta neighborhood withonly 20 consigning moms. Five years later, DCS has devel-oped a solid niche in the brand-conscious, savvy Southernshopper. Over the years, DCS has added sales in Buckhead,Charleston, Charlotte, Montgomery and Raleigh.“In this economy, shopping at boutiques can be costly,”

said DCS’s Nancy Dark. “But moms can shop with us andkeep their kids dressed in high style at a very affordableprice.”Expecting moms or those with a baby under age one

should be sure to check the DCS website for informationon early shopping. For more information on the DivineConsign Show, go to www.dcskids.com.

Where: Mansour Center995 Roswell StreetMarietta, GA 30060

When: August 24-26� Tuesday 8/24: Previewnight for volunteers and con-signers, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.� Wednesday 8/25: Opento public: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.� Thursday 8/26: Open topublic and half off selectitems: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Lil’ Lambs ClosetFor almost 20 years, the Marietta First United Methodist

Church Lil’ Lambs Closet Consignment Sale is possiblyone of the longest-running consignment sales in the area.According to long-time Lil’ Lambs staff coordinatorBeverly McCrary, the church has perfected their sales somuch that even churches as far away as Alabama are ask-ing Lil’ Lambs to come help them replicate their success.Started in 1990 by three church moms, Lil’ Lambs

Closet has grown very efficient at providing high-qualityclothes at very low prices, and returning the profits to three

Emma Kate Tucker, 8, daughter of MandyTucker of Marietta sports name brand consign-ment clothing for one of her back to schoollooks. The outfit is priced at $8 for the skirt, $5shirt and a stylish $7 jean jacket.


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church projects. Proceeds from the twice yearly Lil’ Lambssale go to the church’s children’s ministry, the WeekdayProgram (pre-school) and the Good Samaritan fund, aresource for local homeless families.

Lil’ Lambs Closet carries everything from high endbrand-name boutique clothing to big-box discount storeplay clothes, and volunteersare trained to turn away anyconsigned clothes that arestained, torn or even out ofstyle. Lil’ Lambs carries sizenewborn to 16, plus materni-ty, as well as a huge sectionof toys, books, videos/DVDsand baby gear.

Smocked dresses or jon-jons for $10, rough-and-tum-ble play outfits for $6, or win-ter shoes for $7 are just asampling of what you mightfind at Lil’ Lambs.Chairperson Mary Wattersestimates a family might findan entire fall wardrobe fortheir pre-school or elementary school student for $75, butsays the people who volunteer are really what make thesale successful year after year.

“We couldn’t pull this off without a team of dedicatedvolunteers,” said Watters. “I consistently hear from shop-pers how nice and helpful our volunteers are.”

For more information about Lil’ Lambs Closet, go towww.lil-lambs.org.

Where: Marietta FirstUnited Methodist Church56 Whitlock Avenue, SWMarietta, GA 30064

When: September 9-11� Thursday 9/9:Volunteers and sellersonly: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.� Friday 9/10: Open topublic: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.� Saturday 9/11: Open topublic and half off almosteverything: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Sam Tucker,2, Sarah Dark,4, and Sean O'Connell,7, allwear consigned outfits purchased from "The DivineConsign Show". Both Sam and Sean's outfits were pur-chased for a total of $18 while Sarah's outfit totals $25.



NOWAMOMTots to Teens

NOWAMOM, or the NorthwestAtlanta Moms of Multiples Club,hosts a fantastic “Tots to Tweens”consignment sale twice a year. Theclub, formerly known as the CobbParents of Multiples Club, is a non-profit organization for parents oftwins, triplets and quadruplets inNorthwest Atlanta.

Parents of the club meet once amonth forgroup dis-cussionsand guestspeakersfocusing onthe uniqueworld ofraising mul-tiples. Butmany par-ents joinsimply for the privilege of purgingtheir kids’ overstuffed closets twice ayear, selling great clothes and shoesfor low prices.

“We are all trying to save moneyright now,” says Club PresidentJacqueline Landa. “Part of it is theeconomy; but some of it is that asparents we all know that what wesave in one area can be put towardssports, vacations, savings or college.”

According to club organizers, thesale will carry clothes size newborn

Sarah Dark,4, daughter of Nancy Dark ofMarietta wears an outfit including shoespriced at $35 as she plays with her friendSam Tucker,2, son of Mandy Tucker ofMarietta. Sam wears a consigned outfit, $23.

Where: Sandy PlainsBaptist Church2825 Sandy Plains RoadMarietta, GA 30066

When: August 21, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.

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to juniors, and you can also findHalloween costumes, strollers,swings, bikes, scooters, toys, outdoorplay equipment, bedroom furnituresets, books and more.

Clothes brands typically found atthe sale include Polo, Gymboree, Gap,Hanna Anderson and more. If you’reshopping for matching or coordinatingoutfits for your kids and their cousinsor friends, Tots to Tweens is a greatplace to look. Many multiples momssell their matching clothes as a set.

Landa says the sale typically draws600-700 shoppers through the doorbetween the private sale Friday forclub members and the public sale onSaturday.

For more information about theNOWAMOM Tots to Tweens sale, goto www.cpomc.org.

Emma Kate Tucker, 8, daughter ofMandy Tucker of Marietta wears aconsigned outfit purchased for$20 with her friend SeanO'Connell,7, son of CatherineO'Connell of East Cobb while hewears an outfit purchased for $18from "The Divine Consign Show".



Born Again BlessingsReva Austin, co-chair of the fall 2010 Born Again

Blessings consignment sale, says the main item thatmakes her sale stand out is the sheer size. For 11 yearsa volunteer army has been converting the entire CobbCivic Center into a shopping mall.

“There’s a whole room dedicated just to kids shoes,”she says. “We have a room just for junior’s clothes. Wegive out a map when people get here so they’ll be ableto find what they’re looking for.”

This fall the Born Again Blessings sale will carrysizes newborn to size 20 for boys (up to size 36 waist)and up to size 12 for girls, plus maternity wear forexpecting moms.Organizers estimate anoutfit for younger chil-dren could be $5 or less,and $30 could buy half adozen back-to-schoolbargains.

Born Again Blessingsshoppers can expect tofind a good mixture ofdesigner and lesserbrands in gently usedclothing, and somebrand-new clothes fromlast season from localmerchants. Shopperswill also find an abun-dance of toys, highchairs, cribs and otherbaby gear.

All the proceeds from Born Again Blessings go tothe Hilda Cagle Foundation, a ministry of the nonde-nominational Riverstone Church to help members ofthe community with a financial need.

“We’ve had people come to us to express their grati-tude at being able to buy clothes for their childrenwithout spending mall prices,” said Austin. “The kidscan look good and the parents can feel good aboutthemselves. We really feel like we meet a need in thecounty.”

First time moms should be sure to check out thesale’s website for information on special access. Formore information on the Born Again Blessings sale, goto www.bornagainblessings.com. �

Where: Cobb CivicCenter548 South MariettaParkwayMarietta, GA 30060

When: August 26-28�Thursday, 8/26/10:Workers and sellers only:5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.�Friday, 8/27/10: 9 a.m.to 7 p.m.�Saturday, 8/28/10: 9a.m. to noon

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Far left, SarahDark,4, daughterof Nancy Dark ofMarietta wears adress purchasedfor $24 withEmma KateTucker,8, daugh-ter of MandyTucker of Mariettawears an outfitpriced at $38.Left, Sarah wearsa custom embroi-dered dresss, $30with matching redshoes, $5.


Georgia’s hottest new bandhas a distinct Cobb flavor

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BY THERRA C. GWYN � PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN GRAY AND COURTESY OF WHISKEY GENTRY


The Whiskey Gentry (namedafter a poetic but pointedjab thrown at the wealthy,whiskey-soaked Kentucky

Derby patrons circa 1970 bygonzo journalist Hunter S.

Thompson) have fun onstageand are just as determinedto take audience memberswith them. Right, Jason

Morrow. Below, Dan Emmett.Below right, lead singerLauren Staley. Oppositepage: The official band

promo shot.

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says Whiskey Gentry lead singer LaurenStaley. Her sentiment might explain why,in one short year of playing live gigs, theband has garnered sold-out houses andreceived a heavy dose of positive reviews.But though they may be called country,

it’s not pure country roads they roll down,but also alt-country/bluegrass/punk/Appalachian mountain roads they travelin their songs.This six-member eclectic circus serves

up precise, toe/boot tapping sets headedup by the singing and writing talents ofStaley, who is from Kennesaw, and col-laborator and song architect JasonMorrow, a native Tennessean who grewup in Cherokee County.The rest of the band is an engaging

group: Chesley Lowe (any fan of banjomusic will enjoy him – run, don’t walk, tohear him play), bass player Sam Griffinfrom the UK and drummer Price Cannon,who grew up in East Cobb. Add the deftDan Emmett on fiddle and despite theirinsistence on the fun aspect of being per-forming artists, there’s some seriousmelding of genres here.This is Grand Ole’ Opry by way of Hee

Haw with a stop at CBGBs, the hip NewYork club where many a punk actachieved legendary status. You are just aslikely to see 40-year-olds as 20-some-things in their audience and when talkingto Staley, who is 24, there’s a definitefeeling of youth remembering yesteryear.Staley speaks with fondness of

favorites like Loretta Lynn, HankWilliams and perennial punks the Misfits,then in the same breath mentions AllisonKrauss and Bela Fleck. An English majorin college, Staley’s fascination with oldEnglish and Irish folk tales influenced hermusical direction and writing and it’sapparent in the juxtaposition of bold sub-jects and the bright, upbeat quirkiness insome tunes on their first two EPs (titled,simply, “One” and “Two.) �

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good time

if you come and

see us play,”

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To sample The WhiskeyGentry go to Comcastcable’s “Bands OnDemand” in the “GetLocal” menu. You canbecome a fan on

Facebook or go to theband’s MySpace page formusic and touring info:

http://www.myspace.com/thewhiskeygentry

Keeping the groove tightand on track is East Cobb

resident and DrummerPrice Cannon.


SoutherncharmVinings Tour

of Homesshowcasescommunity

BY MEREDITH PRUDEN � PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADAM MILLER


Situated on the southern tip of CobbCounty lies one of its absolute gems.The area is filled with bustling busi-ness, including some exquisiterestaurants and fashionable bou-

tiques, as well as almost any sort of service a resi-dent may require.

But, what really sets the Vinings area apart is itsarray of beautiful homes - spanning nearly everyarchitectural style imaginable - and inherent sense of

community (evidenced by the seemingly endless vol-unteers who take part in the Vinings Tour of Homeseach year, including co-chair Christian Brown andcommittee members Rebecca and Walker McCune,Debby Bolt, Olivia Holt and Carolyn Lunsford).

Now in its fourth year, the Vinings Tour of Homesinvites you to experience firsthand the area’s resi-dences and community-centric mindset.

“Vinings is like a little village,” said Gillian Greerof the Vinings Historic Preservation Society. “It’s

The Thompson homestead will be featured in the Vinings Tour of Homes. Extensive wroughtiron detailing, found on exterior window grills, stair rails and prominently displayed in thedining room’s gothic chandelier, is one of the elements which makes this home a standout.

T h e T h omp s on Hou s e is aninteres t ing combinat ion of miss ion rev iva land neo-Medi ter ranean archi tecture,which makes i t a t rue standout in the sub-urbs of At lanta. The extens ive wrought- i rondetai l ing can be found both indoors andout , w i th decorat ive wrought- i ron featur ingprominent ly on the exter io r window gr i l l s ,as wel l as ins ide on the second stor y ra i l -ing and sta i r ra i l s . To fur ther accentuateth i s archi tectura l deta i l ing, the homeown-ers chose a goth ic wrought- i ron chandel ie ras the focal point for the i r d in ing area.From the baby grand piano to the ant iquepieces and Victor ian-s ty le paint ings in th i shome, i t i s a t ru ly unique and inspi redspace r ich wi th inter io r des ign hints .

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T h e W h i t e r e s i d e n c e features some elements of a t radi t ionalNor th Amer ican Home and some of the more modern neo-eclect ic s ty le .W i th i t s awe- inspi r ing outdoor l i v ing space — from the pool to the outdoorl i v ing room centered around a stacked-s tone f i replace — it a lmost screamsshow home. The br ick exter io r s tands out f rom simi lar houses wi th i t s ar t i s t icplacement , lending a st r ik ing appeal , and the f lagstone sta i rcase leadingto a columned ent r yway in the f ront are impress ive and grand. Ins ide, thehighl ights of the home are i t s spa- l ike bathroom with a stand-alone marbletub and chef ’ s k i tchen centered on the range hood.


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very much a community, and the peoplehere are very supportive of the societybecause there’s so much history here.”

To showcase all that’s great about theVinings lifestyle, the annual Tour opensthe doors to some of the area’s most rec-ognizable homes for one day only —this year, Sunday, Sept. 26 from 12:30to 5 p.m.

“There will be five homes on thisyear’s tour, plus the model homes at theAberdeen, which is a sponsor,” saidTour co-chair and owner of the ViningsCurves Jane Kennedy. “They’re all dif-ferent styles, architectures and interiordecor, and none of these homes haveever been on the Tour before. It reallygives you a feeling of what Vinings isall about.”

The Tour of Homes, a project of thesociety, is the group’s largest annualfundraiser with proceeds funding preser-vation and maintenance of the area’shistoric architecture, including threeflagship buildings on the NationalRegister of Historic Places.

Tickets for the Tour of Homes areavailable online at www.vinings.org andat local businesses, including Curves,Fidelity Bank and Antiques of Vinings. �COBB LIFE August/September 201038

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Grandma's chicken biscuits are another Bark & Beg top seller. The recipe consists of chicken, eggs, parsley,whole wheat and natural ingredients. Right, a peanut butter carrot cake with banana and carob icing.


Any pooch that sinks histeeth into Bark & Beg’s allnatural, healthy treats is aLucky

Pampered poodles, spoiled spaniels andcoddled collies will rejoice when mom anddad bring home dog treats and toys they couldn’tfind at the big-box stores.

Bark & Beg at Town Center Mall, a full-scaledog bakery which opened in June, carries hand-made collars and leashes, dog bowls, treat jars,dog vitamin water and plenty of snacks to keepFido and Rex healthy and happy.

Owners Jeff and Amy Luce started their busi-ness last October when they decided the white-col-lar life wasn’t for them.

“Jeff and I wanted to get out of corporateAmerica and were looking for something thatcould bring us home and something we could dotogether,” Amy said. “We work really well togeth-er on any project we do.”

The couple agreed on a dog bakery businessafter their daughter, Kirsten, baked homemade bis-cotti for Dodger, the family beagle.

“We were sitting on the back porch that night,and we were brainstorming,” Amy said. “I sug-gested that we bake doggie treats, and that was thefire that sparked Jeff. He spent about a weekresearching not only the craft but how to survivethrough the recession.”

The Luces, both lifelong dog lovers, launchedtheir website, www.barkbeg.com after decidingthat the company should focus on being all natu-ral.

“We scrutinize over every ingredient,” Jeff said.“That’s why we’re not pumping out all kinds oftreats with sprinkles and glues in different colors.”

The basic ingredients for the bakery’s treats aresafflower oil, pure pumpkin, organic chickenstock, locally harvested honey, ground peanut but-ter and carrots.

According to Jeff, if Dodger, the company’sspokesdog and tester, doesn’t like a treat, it getsthrown out.

Bark & Beg’sspokesdog andtester, Dodger.


BY RACHEL KELLOGG � PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN GRAY

dog


Left, Grab n’ Go dog food along withfreshly made pumpkin muffins. Above,carob coated pumpkin bones are agreat chocolaty snack for your dogminus the harmful cocoa.



Jeff and Amy Luce alongwith the family dog Dodger.The beloved beagle was akey factor in deciding whatrecipes to market andwhich to cast away. Bark &Beg carries a variety ofitems and is equipped withit's own "Barkery" to makefresh treats such as thesepumpkin muffins.

With products like Peanut Butter Belly Treats,Howlin’ Honey Cookies, Large Sweet Heart Pawand Grandma’s Chicken Biscuits growing in popu-larity, the Luces decided to move their bakery fromtheir Powder Springs home into a brick-and-mortarlocation.

At their bakery, the couple takes custom ordersfor birthday cakes, cannolis, carob chip cookies anddecorated bones, colored with ingredients liketurmeric, beet powder and paprika.

The store also provides virtual adoption servicesfrom local shelters. Half-pound treat bags are $7.95.

Bark & Beg is inTown Center Mall

400 Ernest W BarrettParkway in Kennesaw,

on the second floor nearMacy’s, (404) 395-9069,

www.barkbeg.com.

Dodgers snack pack is avariety of favorite itemsspecially picked out byDodger the test beagle.



Sometimes the best things to do in life are right underyour nose, yet you don’t notice them because you’re toobusy or stuck in a routine. Here in Cobb there is a wealth

of things to do including dining, sports, recreation,relaxing, culture, arts and much, much more.

Just to get you started our staff came up with 43.E n j oy !

COMPILED BY CARTEN CORDELL, DONNA ESPY, STACEY L. EVANS, ERIN GRAY,JENNIFER HAFER, MARK WALLACE MAGUIRE AND ADAM MILLER

�PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN GRAY, ADAM MILLER,

LAURA MOON AND MIKE JACOBY


43things todo in Cobb

TAKE A PEDI-CAB RIDE THROUGH DOWNTOWN MARIETTA1A pedi-cab ride? Downtown Marietta?

Yep. Earlier this year, the gregarious folkat The Historic Marietta Trolley Companylaunched their pedi-cab service. Thepedal-powered cabs pair on-demand taxiservice with charming old-town streetvitality and offer a unique view of down-town Marietta. The pedi-cabs are avail-able for guided tours, “hop-on, hop-off”service, dispatch and charter rides. Faresstart as low as $1.

Information:131 Church Street, Marietta

770.875.0147www.mariettapedicabs.com

Hot, hot, hot. If you are looking for a truly one-of-a-kind way tospend a Friday or Saturday night, you’ve got to check out the liveart paintings at the Vinings Gallery. The gallery generally hostslive paintings during gallery openings when the artist who isexhibited will paint while visitors sip wine, dine on delicious horsd’oeuvres and admire the work. Vinings Gallery is a true original,offering an extraordinary mix of nationally recognized and emerg-ing artists and a passion and enthusiasm for great art that is con-tagious.

Information:4686 South Atlanta Road, Suite F, Smyrna

404.794.7762.www.viningsgallery.com.

LIVE ART PAINTINGSIN VININGS3

Want an alternative to busy lakes or water parks?Check out Lake Acworth. This 360-acre lake offersa placid experience for a “day at the beach.”You geta dose of quiet since the lake bans any personalwatercrafts, such as motorboats. The lake offersfishing, swimming and places for the kids to play.The cost is inexpensive as well. During the week itis free and on weekends, non-Acworth residentspay a $10 parking fee. The lake is open MemorialDay through Labor Day from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Information: www.acworth.org/aprd/Parks.html

SPEND A DAYAT LAKE ACWORTH2

AndrewMoore, 5, sonof KathyMoore ofAcworth,enjoys anafternoon inthe sun.


If you are searching for a new diversion todevote your afternoons to, try Frisbee golf. It is asuper way for you, your friends or family to enjoysome fun outdoors, without breaking too much ofa sweat. Oregon Park is Cobb’s only Frisbee golfcourse. However, the county does have its ownclub that can provide you with all the informationyou need.

Information:www.cobbdiscgolf.com

Five hundred hot dogs. That’s how many hot dogs are sold daily atBrandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs in Marietta. Owner Brandi Wilson opensher doors Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and watches asher regular customers line up to enjoy those delicious dogs covered with aspecial sauce.

“Everyone comes for our spicy chili,” says Brandi, who has owned thetiny shop for eight years. “That’s the only way to eat our hot dogs.” Oh,they do sell about 75 hamburgers a day, too – but it’s the dogs that bring‘em in, she says. They also serve fries, slaw dogs and a wonderfullySouthern sweet tea. The buns are steamed to make them soft and those$1.85 chilidogs are juicy and cooked just right. But, be forewarned – getthere early because the place gets busy and parking is limited. Come a lit-tle after the lunch rush – and bring cash. Brandi’s doesn’t take credit.

Information:1377 Church Street Extension



SHOP AT HODGE’SARMY NAVY STORE 5

Army and navy surplus stores were always a favorite for just aboutany kid to go into, especially boys. Despite the fact that those daysmay be well behind you, it won’t rob you of any of the excitement ofventuring into Hodge’s Army Navy Store. The store not only containsthe basics of any army navy store, but also has all the things youcan’t find anywhere anymore. Shoestrings, shoe-polishing kits, realwool socks, combat boots and more. They also have great prices onpeacoats, caps, pocketknives and more.

Information:507 Cobb Parkway, Marietta

770.427.9331

TRY FRISBEE GOLF 4

HAVE ONE OF BRANDI’SWORLD FAMOUS HOTDOGS 6



This is the old faithful of Korean grocerystores. Located behind the Dairy Queen onHighway 41 in Marietta, Dong Bang suppliesKorean staples to metro Atlantans from far andwide. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondaythrough Saturday, closed on Sunday.Daikon radishes and cabbages (fresher and

less expensive here), green onions, even Asianpears and persimmons are readily available formost traditional Korean dishes. Noodles fillanother aisle – ramen, naegmyun, karl kook-soo – even dumplings, and huge bags of riceline the walls. All the basics of Korean cookingcan be found in this subtle little shop. They alsohave a variety of Korean gifts – and evenKorean videos. Take a day and stop andexplore this “little shop of wonders.”

Information:380 White Avenue


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Cobb’s largest food festivalfeatures more than 70restaurants and annuallydraws more than 70,000 visi-tors. It takes place in Aprilevery year and is hosted bythe Marietta Welcome Center& Visitors Bureau in conjunc-tion with the city of Marietta.Bonus: It is free to get in; youjust have to pay for what youeat!

Information:http://tasteofmarietta.com

8TASTE OFMARIETTA

You can dedicate an entire afternoon toSmyrna’s hip Market Village and still notget to experience it all. With severalrestaurants and dozens of shops, thearea is a fantastic pedestrian-friendlymecca of South Cobb. It also features 16townhomes and several offices.Information: www.smyrnacity.com/index


SHOP IN SMYRNA’S MARKET VILLAGE 9

Kristen Enlow of Smyrna browses theselection of "Lolita" glasses at Pie in theSky at Smyrna Market Village.


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Visit the parking lot of Six Flags White Water inMarietta on any given day and you’ll see more out-of-state license plates than in-state. It definitely hasbecome a destination vacation spot for the Southeast –and it’s right here in Cobb! White Water is the largestwater park in the South – boasting 50 water attrac-tions.The Cliff Hanger, The Tornado, and Little Squirt’sIsland are just a few of the great rides for adults andkids alike. New for the 2010 summer season is WigglesWater World, an interactive family area featuring thepopular children’s TV group, The Wiggles.There is plenty to do at White Water – and plenty to

eat. You’re not allowed to bring in your own food, butconcessions abound – and you can take a break andgo out to your car and have a picnic lunch under ashade tree! And here’s a tip: Overcast and even rainydays are often best to visit because the lines are shortand you can ride your favorite rides over andover….you’re going to get wet, anyways, you just maynot get a tan! Ticket prices vary and season passesare also available. There is also a $10 daily parkingfee. For tickets and more info, visit the website atwww.sixflags.com/whiteWater

Information: 250 Cobb Parkway North


Tyler Imig of Marietta plunges into thewater on a day at White Water.


Marietta’s National Cemetery holds one the mostpoignant Memorial Day celebrations in the South.

Following an early morning mass, the cemetery groundsfill with ROTC from Marietta High, older gentlemen andladies representing an era of sacrifice and children with

their many questions about why we celebrate thoseburied long ago. This 63-year tradition in Marietta brings

in a real sense of memory and commemoration andreminds us that the day is more than the kick off to

summer.Information:

www.nmdaga.org or callSusan Upchurch at 404-510-4668

Gabriel Quinn, 8, is dressed in full camouflage anddecorated with a nametag from his father, Mariettaresident Army National Guard Lt. Colonel PeterQuinn, who recently returned after a one-yeardeployment to Afghanistan.


REMEMBER WHAT MEMORIALDAY IS REALLY ABOUT 11



Tables and easels filledwith paintings, crafts, andbusiness cards are thefrequent fare of artists dis-playing their wares duringArtwalk, a monthly sea-sonal event giving artistsand residents a chance toget outdoors and experi-ence great art by localartists. Join First FridayArtwalk, downtownMarietta Square in 2010for the remaining dates ofSept. 3 and Oct. 1.

Information:www.geekscall.com

Artist Deborah Flack of Smyrna at downtown Marietta’s artwalk.


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“Service You Can Trust”

Kennesaw’s best-kept secretis Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Thisamazing garden features 16acres of natural woodland,complete with sculptures,woodland walks, a dwarfconifer display garden, a

sunny rose garden, a perenni-al border, a rock garden, pondand waterfall garden. A truebotanical garden, there are

over 3,000 varieties of plants,shrubs, and trees.

Information:2382 Pine Mountain Road

NorthwestKennesaw

770.422.3384


VISIT ANOTHER WORLD AT SMITH-GILBERT GARDENS 13




Wine and painting go togetherlike..well...wine and painting.Schedule a night out at EastCobb’s Sips and Strokes whereyou can bring your own adultbeverage and take an art class.Taught by a variety of teachers,instructors help aspiring paintersfrom the beginner to the eageramateur. The business suppliesall the paint, brushes, canvasand aprons. Most classes are$20 to $35 a person.

Information:3000 Johnson Ferry Road

Suite 212Marietta

678.954.8399www.sipsandstrokes.com

TAKE AN ART CLASS AT SIPS AND STROKES14



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Want to learn how to dance like your favorite contest-ants on “Dancing with the Stars?” Then AcademyBallroom Cumberland is the place for you! Each monthAcademy Ballroom Cumberland offers beginner groupclasses teaching basic steps in featured ballroom, countryand Latin dances. The Academy also offers children’s ball-room classes.The cost is $12 per class, if you purchase the entire

month’s series of classes, or $15 per class for drop-ins.Private lessons are also available.

Information: 2980 Cobb Parkway, Suite 104, Atlanta770.272.1331

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TAKE DANCING LESSONS 15


Instructor David Spencer teachesstudent Eliana Mena of Smyrna.




Most folks who ride Cobb’s, and perhapsGeorgia’s, best bike trail piddle between the begin-ning of the trail in Smyrna/Vinings and at the busieststop of all, the Floyd Road marker in Smyrna. Whilethat is a decent ride – or walk - by all accounts,you’re missing out if you don’t push it further. Justabout six to eight miles west from the Floyd Roadmarket you can take a left and go ride along theWildhorse Trail, a verdant 1.5-mile trail that is peace-ful, shady and features a wetlands observation tower.If you really want to experience the trail, push it evenfurther. After this mile marker is when the trail’s trafficreally thins out and you can truly experience the sub-lime mix of nature and adrenaline. We recommendgoing at least to Paulding, and, if you are feelingbrave and in shape, go to Rockmart. The solitude ismind bending. Make sure to go with a buddy and totote along water.

Information:www.silvercometga.com

GO BEYOND THE CROWDS ONTHE SILVER COMET TRAIL16





A Cobb tradition, this yearthe fair runs from Sept. 23 toOct. 3 at Jim Miller Park. Thefair features all the traditionalfun that you would expectplus a ton more of events,including beauty pageants,car shows and a slew of greatconcerts.

Information:www.northgeorgiastatefair.

com

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Spend a day on the fairways of Dogwood Golf Club, established in1967 in Austell. The club offers public golfing Monday to Thursday, 8a.m. to dark, for $60, including the golf cart. Driving range fees are $8for a large bag of balls and $3 for a warm-up bag.Weekends are reserved for club members, and there are lots of

activities throughout the year for youngsters as well, says club busi-ness manager Sierra Dekin. Junior golfing camps are available andtournaments are held year-round.Dogwood's original nine holes were designed and built in 1968, with

the second nine added around 1971. At 6,480 yards, Dogwood’scourse was carefully built to PGA recommendations to ensure aneven-putting surface, and was planted with bent grass, which is con-sidered ideal for year-round golf.

Information:16 Dogwood Golf Club4207 Flint Hill Road

Austell770.941.2202

www.dogwoodgolf.org.

HIT THE LINKS AT DOGWOOD GOLF CLUB 18


Those who live outside of Cobb may notbelieve in the hallowed landmark’s exis-tence so what better way to show themwith visual evidence. Take your photo infront of the Big Chicken and then email itto friends or post it on your facebook toprove it.

Information:12 Cobb Pkwy. N

Marietta

TAKE YOUR PHOTOBY THE BIG CHICKEN 19

Club Director of Golf Tony Mele.



If you haven’t been yet, you should.There is a reason this facility garneredmajor attention when it opened a few yearsago. And, yes, there is a reason that it ishome to The Atlanta Opera and The AtlantaBallet.While the exterior and interior are gorgeous,don’t be fooled, the facility is more than just apretty face. The detailed design from theacoustic tiles to the intricately placed air ventshelp deliver a perfect sound. The facility mightbe the best of its kind in the Southeast andhosts a variety of events for you to sample.

Information:2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway

770.916.2800www.cobbenergycentre.com

TAKE IN A SHOW AT THE COBB ENERGYPERFORMING ARTS CENTRE20

Though a huge grim reaper is keeping watch over thedoor as you enter, the first impression of Monster Mini Golfis that it’s a fun, magical place. The only Monster Mini Golfin the South, this indoor, glow-in-the-dark course is a mustfor putt-putt fans or anyone seeking family-friendly fun. The18-hole course is swamped with “monsters”—someHalloweenish, but mostly of the goofy variety so as to notbe too overwhelming for the little ones. To make it evenmore unique, the course adds a bit of fun to one of the lastholes. Each player takes a turn to spin a wheel and thenfollow directions for their first shot, such as “use the wrongend of your club to hit the ball.”The venue also has two fantastically eerie party roomsavailable for rent, and a decent-sized arcade, with classicslike skee ball alongside newer games such as “Deal or NoDeal.”Owner Anna Samimi says mini golf is a great option fora family outing because the whole family can participate.“It’s so family-oriented. It’s not like skating where you takethe kids and stand on the side and watch.With mini golfeveryone can play.We’re good from four to 90-plus [yearsold].”Expect to hear “Thriller” at least once during your visit.

Information:2505 Chastain Meadows Parkway Northwest


http://monsterminigolf.com/fran_ga_marietta.html

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Bypass the local grocery aisles or even road-side vegetable stands and get back to thebasics. At Lake Laura Gardens, you canwalk, or ride a golf cart, through three and ahalf acres that are chock full of vegetables.Need advice? Feel free to ask 90-year-oldowner Troy L. Shelley who has been sellingveggies from his garden since 1982.

Information:2430 Burnt Hickory Rd

Marietta

PICK VEGETABLES AT LAKE LAURA GARDENS 22

Need advice? Ask 90-year-old Troy L.Shelley.


Take in Cobb’s first professional sportsfranchise The Atlanta Beat at the newlybuilt 8,000-plus seat stadium, KennesawState University Soccer Stadium. Theleague brings in some of the top talent inwomens’ soccer.

Information:www.womensprosoccer.com/atlanta

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Atlanta Beat's Ramona Bachman.

Bi-plane rides are truly a unique experience, and we’re lucky to have acompany right here at McCollum Airport that provides sky tours. Bi-PlaneAdventures, Inc. offers flights for one or two passengers in 1940s vintageopen cockpit planes.“There is a sense of freedom in flying in an open bi-plane,” says owner

Lee Cougar, who has been flying since he was 15 years old. “It’s like rid-ing in a convertible or motorcycle; you’re closer to the elements. It’s theessence of why I began to fly in the first place.”You can opt for a spectacular tour of the Atlanta skyline, Stone

Mountain and Turner Field, an aerobatic thrill ride, or create your ownflight path within a 25-mile radius of the airport. Cougar said one of thetop requests is residents wanting to fly over their home. Autumn tours letyou get a breathtaking glimpse of the foothills of the North GeorgiaMountains, and sunset rides are also available upon request. If you’re dar-ing enough, you can take the controls and get a mini-flight lesson.

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Need a fix between football seasons or just look-ing for something fun to do? Go watch the LifeUniversity Running Eagles play a rugby match. The“gentlemen’s sport” will get your blood going. TheRunning Eagles are part of the Rugby SuperLeague, the elite level of men’s club competition inthe nation. Just a couple of years ago, the teamplayed in the league’s championship game, takingsecond to San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby Club.The team’s schedule usually runs two seasons,roughly back to back, October to February andMarch to May.

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Oh yes, we’ve raved about the place,but you’ve got to try it to believe it. Thebakery and restaurant has made more‘Best Of’ lists than you can imagine,Johnnie Gabriel has her own cookbookand, if that is not enough, the Queen ofSouthern Cuisine and Gabriel’s cousin,Paula Deen has a few of her recipes inher own cookbooks!

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meal. It’s a time people can come and enjoy eachother’s company for hours, visiting each other over acup of tea,” she said. “We have a lot of bridal teas, babyshowers and little girl tea parties, but sometimes it’s justtwo friends needing to spend time with each other.”Despite a décor of fancy doily tablecloths, floral

teacups and antique furniture, don’t expect any stuffi-ness here. Evans welcomes all, and the laughter rever-berating on the walls is evidence of a relaxed atmos-phere. One guest who had been running the SilverComet Trail came in to eat, but upon seeing the interiorshe felt her biker shorts and t-shirt weren’t up to dresscode. No worries, Evans told her, and quickly came upwith a solution to make her feel more comfortable.“I gave her a feather boa and fancy hat we had lying

around and she put it on and sat there in her boa andhat and spandex and enjoyed tea.”

The fun of the experience aside, what makes a goodtearoom is good food and a respectable tea selection.Tea at Seven Springs has both. Spring for the Full ParlorTea and you won’t be disappointed.Your taste buds willbe delighted with yummy, fluffy scones topped withcream and lemon curd, refreshingly delicious cucumberand cream cheese spread finger sandwiches, savorypimiento cheese and chicken salad sandwiches andquiches—finished by an assortment of rich pastries. Andof course, your choice among the 40 varieties of tea. Ifhot tea is not your style, a refreshing iced peach tea isalso a great complement to the food. The Full Parlor Teaalso comes with a cup of soup. Maybe it’s the healingwaters running through Powder Springs, but rumor hasit the cheesy chicken corn chowder is a soothing reme-dy for the sick.

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Information:For the Paces Mill info, visitwww.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/pacesmill.htm. For TheAtlanta Fly Fishers and

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FLY FISH THE ‘HOOCH32East Cobb baseball

offers some of thebest baseball on itslevel in the world.Period. The nonprofitEast Cobb Baseballhas put literally hun-dreds of players intothe college and proranks, most recently

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With all the hype surrounding one of Cobb’smost legendary and established restaurants, itwould be easy for its dining experience not tolive up to the billing. But, it does.Yes, therestaurant where every celebrity who comesthrough Atlanta seems to go (can you sayU2?) meets expectations. The food is impec-cable, the service outstanding and the view

sublime.You won’t get out cheap. Plan onspending about $150 for a meal for two,including drinks and tip, but it is worth it to goat least once.

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Six Flags Over Georgia is the largestregional theme park in the Southeast.For 43 years, Six Flags has been a des-tination of choice for live entertainmentand family-friendly fun. The park boasts10 roller coasters, including the hyper-coaster Goliath, one of the tallest coast-ers in the Southeast and Mind Bender,the classic triple-looping coaster. SkullIsland features slides and splashes forvisitors of all ages, while Thomas Townand Bugs Bunny World provide hours offun for the younger ones.Season passes to the park are avail-

able for $59.99, while daily tickets rangein price from general admission $44.99,children under 48” $31.99, and children2 and under are free. One-day parkingis $15.

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On the site where more than 5,350 soldiers werekilled in the Atlanta Campaign of the Civil War, visi-tors to the Kennesaw Mountain National BattlefieldPark can watch and participate in an array of livinghistory programs through November.

Artillery demonstrations, guided history walks,hikes and presentations, including comparing andcontrasting the lives of Civil War soldiers on Aug. 14and Cobb County civilians in the Civil War on Aug.21 are among the park’s many offerings.

Nearly 20 buildings, including dwellings, churchesand mills existed within the present battlefieldboundary in 1864. Only the Kolb house, which hasbeen rehabilitated to represent its historic exteriorappearance, survives.

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With a ton of arts and culturalevents occuring yearround, you canbasically visit Kennesaw StateUniversity’s College of the Arts web-site and find something to do virtuallyevery weekend. From concerts in theBailey Performance Center to studentart shows, the university is a treasuretrove of great arts and entertanment.Bonus: It is very affordable!

Information:http://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/

BUILD YOUROWN SIX PACK 38Total Wine in Kennesaw offers

arguably the best beer and wineselection in Cobb County, if not metroAtlanta. Their beer selection alone hasearned kudos from beer snobsthroughout the area who note theiramazing selection of craft brews fromsmall breweries domestic and abroad.But one of the best features of thestore is ‘Build your own six-pack’which allows shoppers the flexibility toadd which microbrews they want to tryto their purchase, while not investingin a complete six-pack. (A very helpfulidea, especially if you are trying outunpronouncable ales from northBelgium or strange sounding brewsfrom southern California).

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Admire art from local and regional artistsat one of North Georgia’s most dynamicgalleries. The gallery features tons of artfrom great artists. Afterwards, you canswing by one of the town’s great restau-rants for a bite.

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On any given warm day, you’re sureto find herds of folks drifting down theChattahoochee River on rafts, floats,kayaks, inflatable pools—just about any-thing that floats—with coolers of drinksand snacks in tow. The cool water offersrefreshment while soaking up the sun,and the calm river with only the occa-sional small rapid makes for a leisurelyvoyage. In the Cobb area, there are sev-eral “islands” and “beaches” to stop andtake a lunch break along the way, and ajumping rock for those wanting to add abit more excitement to the journey.Surrounded by the gorgeous nationalforest, the river is also populated withplenty of rocks, birds and other wildlifeto make for a scenic expedition.You canhop on at Powers Island(http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/powersisland.htm) and end at Paces Mill(http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/pacesmill.htm) for a 3-mile trip that willtake 1-3 hours, depending on currents.Other stopping points are also availablefor shorter trips.

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Michael Schinabeck of Marietta and dog Oreoenjoy a morning at Sweat Mountain Park .

We’ve named it oneof the best-keptsecrets of CobbCounty and otherregional publicationsnote it as the metroarea’s best outdoorvenue, beating outlongtime outdoorchampion ChastainPark. But here’s thekicker. The Mable House BarnesAmphitheatre does not only bring in toptalent every summer, like B.B. King(above), Travis Tritt and Brooks and Dunn,the facility also offers a ton of free con-certs. Yes, free. This past summer alone,the facility held six free concerts.Sponsored by the South Cobb ArtsAlliance, the concerts provide residents asuper outlet to enjoy the facility withoutdropping a dime.

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Climb three flights and you’re onthe top of the world at Marietta’s his-toric Earl Smith Strand Theatre.There you can enjoy the work inprogress of a local artist, a glass ofwine, and an evening view ofMarietta’s downtown from the Strandbalcony three stories up.

To enjoy the next Brew with a Viewand other unique events at the EarlSmith Grand theater, visit the web-site or call.

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1.Wakeboard on Lake Allatoona.

2. Explore historic Acworth.

3. Have a picnic at Hyde Park.

4. Enjoy a concert at Marietta’s Glover Park.

5.Watch the sunset at Vinings Overlook.

6. Go shopping at Harry’s Whole Foods.

7. Drive up Lost Mountain and take in the

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8. Get to know your local library.

9.Watch the SPSU men’s basketball team

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the big people, like life-saving nurses and doctors.But folks don’t really think about the little peoplethat make as much if not more importance work-ing at the hospital. When I think of these people Ithink of my Grandma, Mamo. Mary Sproat volun-teers weekly (or whenever needed) at theKennestone Hospital gift shop.The gift shop is run mostly by volunteers’ hard-

working efforts and loving time. Pretty much all

of the proceeds from sales go to the hospital forequipment and other supplies. Mamo not only isthe first person to volunteer to push wheelchairs,doing blood drives or find heart-felt gifts forpatients, she also makes scrub caps. She spendshours with her sewing machine making scrub capsfor the doctors and nurses at the hospital. It makesme smile when I visit her in the shop to see a doc-tor or nurse wearing a scrub cap with UGA orBugs Bunny on it. I am sure if I am smiling atthose wonderful pieces of fabric, the patients mustbe smiling too. I am happy to say the profits go toresearching the diseases that have run in my fami-ly. Diabetes for my mother, cancer for myGranddad and maybe more in the future.

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Northern California’s famed Napa Valley is the mostwell known wine-growing region in the United States.Although it represents only four percent of the state’stotal vinicultural output, its global reputation is farreaching and praised for the extraordinary quality of itswine.

In the late 19th century, grape-growing pioneers dis-covered that this relatively small valley was a trulymagnificent ecosystem for producing world-class wines.Charles Krug, the Beringer Brothers, Gustav Niebaumand a host of European-born settlers established vine-yards which continue to thrive and flourish today evenafter two world wars, prohibition and the current globaleconomic crisis.

Formed millions of years ago by tectonic and vol-canic upheavals, this idyllic landscape sandwichedbetween two mountain ranges, the western Maya Camas,and the Eastern Vice is now home to more than 400wineries. Roughly 30 miles long and no more than fourmiles wide, the diverse soils, perfect weather and its lat-itudinal location places it among the world’s mostimportant viticulture areas.

When the late Robert Mondavi opened his epony-mous winery in 1966, his stated mission was to producewines to be acknowledged as fine enough to be servedwith the great wines of Europe, which for centuriesgraced the tables of wine lovers the world over.

Today, in addition to cabernet sauvignon, magnifi-cent chardonnay, pinot noir, sauvignon blank, merlotand zinfandel have made an indelible mark on thepalates of millions of wine consumers. It is this diversi-ty that makes Napa Valley unique among its wine-pro-ducing peers, as most great wine-growing regions spe-cialize in a few grape varietals such as pinot noir andchardonnay in Burgundy, sangiovese in Tuscany orRiesling in Germany. Napa Valley manages to produce

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all of these grapes and many others.To reveal its diversity, American Viticultural Areas

were established to identify the environmental differ-ences in the valley and to geographically isolate subre-gions these characteristics influenced, the grape selec-tion and of course the wines produced. Today there are14 sub-regions within the Napa Valley. Loosely mod-eled on the French Appellation Controller Laws, theydefine styles of wines found in the regions in whichthey thrive and flourish. From the cool rolling hills ofCarneros in the south where the maritime influence ofSan Pablo Bay moderates the daytime heat and the fogtempers the climate so pinot noir and chardonnay canreach their optimum ripeness, to the warmer up valleyregions of Rutherford and St. Helena where cabernetsauvignon is king. Altitude also plays a key role andgrapes that are grown in the higher elevations of Mt.Veeder or Howell Mountain produce powerful redwines, which can have long-aging potential.

The smallest and arguably most famous region isnamed the Stags Leap District, and its name is storiedin romance, folklore and history. Located east ofYountville, the valley floor and hillside vineyards hugthe Vaca Mountains whose jagged cliffs tower over thetranquil valley.

Legend has it that the Native Americans who inhab-ited the region hunted and harvested the abundantfauna that populated the hills and mountains ofNorthern California. A hunting party was driving aherd of deer toward the edge of a cliff high in themountains above the valley. As was the common prac-tice, the deer would be forced over the precipes to itsdeath, while waiting below other members of the tribewould harvest its flesh and organs for nourishment andits skin for clothing. The antlers and bones would beused for religious rituals and adornment, as well as forweapons.

Once day a magnificent stag, larger than any otherever seen, whose power and energy kept him wellahead of the skilled horsemen, soon was driven to theedge of the cliff. But with an arrogant gesture, hismighty body poised, his head turned, antlers thrust for-ward and nostrils flared, he leapt across the abyss tosafety, leaving the warriors in disbelief. Today thisStag’s Leap cliff is a most prominent landmark whichsymbolizes the folklore of this wine-growing region.Smallest of the sub-districts, it is distinguished for theproduction of cabernet sauvignon.

Its modern legend grew more dramatic when in1976 a blind tasting, organized by a British wine mer-chant, was held in Paris. A selection of Napa Valleycabernet sauvignon was offered to a distinguishedpanel of French judges along with great Bordeauxwine, including the famous Chateaux MoutonRothschild and Haut Brion. After tasting the flight andnot knowing the identity of the wines sampled, thescores were calculated and much to the surprise andhorror of the French the declared winner was the 1973Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon fromNapa Valley!

Known today as “The Judgment of Paris”, theacclaim and recognition this brought to Napa Valleyand to Stag’s leap Wine Cellars changed forever theperception and reputation of the Napa Valley. Today abottle of this famous wine is on permanent display atthe Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.COBB LIFE August/September 201078

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Selections:Sauvignon Blanc 2007

This blend of sauvignon blanc andsemillion is fermented in seasonalFrench oak barrels and stainless steeltanks. Delicious for a summer timemeal of grilled prawns and Georgiapeach salsa.

Karia Chardonnay 2007Fermented in French oak barrels it

exhibits tree fruit aromas, mingled withfloral notes and a creamy texture onthe palate. Perfect with roast chickenand cream corn.

Merlot 2006The merlot contains a small amount

of cabernet sauvignon and is aged for14 months in French oak. It has intensecherry and pomegranate aromas.Gracefully structured. Enjoy with bar-becued pork ribs.

Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2006A mixture of estate-grown fruit and

contract growers, the black-fruit aro-

mas of plum and currant are intense.Enjoy with grilled beef tenderloin.

Fay Vineyard, Estate Grown,Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006

This vineyard planted in the 1960sby Nathan Fay is 100% cabernet sauvi-gnon, aged for 24 months in French

oak barrels. It will benefit fromdecanting one hour before consuming.The dark plum and cherry flavors areframed around anise, nutmeg and all-spice. Prime rib will triumph with thisaward-winning wine.

Stag’s Leap Vineyards (S.L.V.) EstateGrown, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Planted in 1970, this is the wine thatreceived international fame in the 1976“Judgement of Paris”. Blackberry,Bing Cherry and black fruits lead tosavory aromas of cedar, truffles andcocoa. Rack of lamb with a rosemaryjus will be superb.

Cask 23 Estate Grown, CabernetSauvignon, 2005

Selected individual parcels producethis iconic wine. Each lot is vinifiedseparately and the fruit blend is anexquisite example of the potential com-plexities of this grape. This is a wine tosavor with a selection of cheese fromSweet Grass Dairy of Thomasville,Georgia.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars range of products are available in fine wine shops and in many upscalerestaurants. For a truly exceptional wine experience that is not inexpensive, it is a just reward for winelovers seeking the message in a bottle. Here are a few of my favorite selections from Napa:



High lightsA closer look at events and activities throughout Cobb County in August and September

ON GOLDEN POND

The Mount Paran Players, the same group who present-ed “Steel Magnolias” last year at the Earl Smith StrandTheatre, is comprised of actors under the direction of

David Brayfield from Mount Paran Church. They are ded-icated to presenting quality theatre productions as anoutreach to the general public and a fundraiser for

MUST Ministries in Marietta. “On Golden Pond,” madefamous by the film starring Henry Fonda and KatherineHepburn, is a study in dysfunction and one family’sstruggles with age, rage, regret, love withheld, love

unspoken, disappointment and, ultimately, forgiveness,acceptance and renewal. The play is equal parts funny,emotional and downright entertaining. Performances areAug. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 15 at 3 p.m. at the

Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Tickets are $18.Information: 770.293.0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org

STEEP CANYON RANGERS

From Asheville, N.C., Steep Canyon Rangers have builta reputation as an engaging acoustic quintet seasonedby constant touring. Before being nominated for twoInternational Bluegrass Music Awards in 2008, theRangers were named Emerging Artist of the Year in2006. The group has regularly performed at the Grand

Ole Opry, as well as major U.S. bluegrass andAmericana music festivals such as MerleFest, Telluride,Grey Fox, DelFest and Rocky Grass. The band’s willing-ness to bring bluegrass to music lovers worldwide hastaken Steep Canyon Rangers to festivals in Sweden,Ireland, Germany and Canada. Kennesaw State

University presents Steep Canyon Rangers in concert atthe Legacy Gazebo Amphitheatre on Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is $8 for individuals or tables for $75.Information: 770.423.6650 or www.kennesaw.edu/arts

MABLE HOUSE BARNES AMPHITHEATRE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre continues their 2010 Summer Concert Series, including performances by Survivorand Starship on Aug. 13, John Michael Montgomery on Sept. 10, and the Jazz Grooves Atlanta Smooth Music Festivalfeaturing Paul Taylor, Pieces of A Dream, Jessy J, Gregg Karukas, Althea Rene, and Sekou Bunch on September 17

and 18. All performances begin at 8 p.m., except September 18, which begins at 2 p.m. Mable House BarnesAmphitheatre is located at 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton. Tickets are $20 for lawn seats, $35 to $55 for fixed seating.

Reserved tables are $350. Ticket prices for the festival are available on the web site.Information: 770.819.7765 or www.mablehouse.org

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKS

The Marietta Square is experiencing an art scene renais-sance with First Friday Art Walks. Remaining 2010 datesare Aug. 6, Sept. 3, and Oct. 1. First Friday Art Walks fea-ture a free, self-guided tour of Marietta’s eclectic art

scene. Downtown art galleries, museums and merchantshost artists within their stores from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. eachmonth. This year’s Art Walk features the continuation ofArtists’ Alley, an exhibit of juried artists showing a widevariety of styles. Admission to the Art Walk is free ofcharge. First Friday Art Walks will be held rain or shine.

Information: 770.429.1115 or visitwww.artwalkmarietta.com

MARIETTA/COBB MUSEUM OF ART

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art presents “Metro MontageX,” a juried exhibition featuring work by Georgia artists, aswell as work by members of the Art Guild of NorthwestGeorgia through Sept. 11. The Marietta/Cobb Museum ofArt is located in downtown Marietta at 30 Atlanta Street.Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 foradults, $5 for seniors and students, free for childrenyounger than six years old and free for members.

Information: 770.528.1444 orwww.mariettacobbartmuseum.org


NATALIE MERCHANT

This summer Natalie Merchant will embark on a nationwide tour insupport of her new album “Leave Your Sleep.” Her first major tour inseven years, Merchant and her eight-piece band will perform newmaterial as well as favorites from throughout her career. A two-discset, “Leave Your Sleep” is a collection of songs adapted from poemsselected by Merchant including pieces by both well-known and

obscure writers. Featured are works by British Victorians, early andmid-twentieth century Americans, and contemporary writers, as wellas anonymous nursery rhymes and lullabies. In addition to this new

method of creating lyrics, Merchant also stretches out musically on thealbum by collaborating with a broad spectrum of artists including theWynton Marsalis Quartet, Medeski Martin & Wood, The Fairfield Four,The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York, the Ditty Bops, membersof the New York Philharmonic, The Klezmatics, Lúnasa, and HazmatModine. Merchant performs Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. in the John A.WilliamsTheatre at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Ticket prices

range from $28.50 to $44.Information: 770.916.2808 or www.cobbenergycentre.com

32ND ANNUAL GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME AWARDS SHOW

The Friends of Georgia Music Festival announces the new honorees who will be inducted into the Georgia Music Hallof Fame. This year’s honorees are: India.Arie, The Black Crowes, industry leader Charlie Brusco, mezzo-soprano

Jennifer Larmore, classical pianist Charles Wadsworth, and posthumously, singer/songwriter Paul Davis, steel guitaristPete Drake, blues musician Rev. Pearly Brown, and songwriter John Jarrard. The evening ceremony will include liveperformances by The Black Crowes, India.Arie, legendary rock band STYX and this year’s Horizon Award recipient,Spanish/Engish singer Tyna Q. The official induction will take place at the 32nd Annual Georgia Music Hall of FameAwards Show on Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. in the John A.Williams Theatre at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Theawards show will be broadcast live on Georgia Public Broadcasting beginning at 8:30 p.m. Call for ticket information.

Information: 770.916.2808 or www.cobbenergycentre.com

SHENYUN PERFORMING ARTS

Shen Yun Performing Arts offers anexhilarating world-class productionthat celebrates the excellence andgrandeur of classical Chinese

dance and music. It draws inspira-tion from the legends, values, and

spirit that defined traditionalChinese culture for centuries. In2009, Shen Yun delighted over700,000 audience members innearly 100 cities with more than300 shows. This year its annualtour will perform all new programsand is expected to have more than400 shows worldwide. New York-based Shen Yun Performing Artsendeavors to rediscover the artisticand cultural heritage of China.Shen Yun returns to the Cobb

Energy Performing Arts Centre onAug. 21, with performances at 2p.m. and 8 p.m. in the John A.Williams Theatre. Ticket prices

range from $60 to $220.Information: 770.916.2808 orwww.cobbenergycentre.com

THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS

R&B legends the Temptations have been churning out hit after hit since1961. With nearly 50 albums over the years, the Temptations have analmost endless list of favorites like “Get Ready,” “The Way You Do TheThings You Do,” “My Girl,” “Cloud Nine,” “Just My Imagination,” “Ain’t TooProud To Beg,” “Treat Her Like A Lady,” “I Can’t Get Next To You,” and

“Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” Another Motown favorite, the Four Tops pro-duced a hit song almost every year from 1964 to 1988. Members of boththe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, theFour Tops have earned their spot in American music history with songslike “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie HoneyBunch)” and “Ain’t No Woman Like the One I’ve Got.” The Tops and the

Temptations have regularly performed together since 1983. The concert isSept. 10 at 8:30 p.m. in the John A. Williams Theatre at the Cobb Energy

Performing Arts Centre. Ticket prices range from $40 to $100.Information: 770.916.2808 or www.cobbenergycentre.com

KINGSTON TRIO TRIBUTE

Join hosts Glenn Lynn, Melissa Stewart, and the Atlanta Furman Club for anenchanting evening of musical entertainment as Banks & Shane, with JimDurand, recreate the music of those lively Kingston Trio shows. Take a rideon the MTA, spend a greenback dollar or two, enjoy a scotch and soda, andexperience a performance that captures the energy, musicality, and pure funthe Kingston Trio. Proceeds from this performance benefit the Stewart-CollinsMemorial Scholarship fund at Furman University and the Friends of TheStrand. The Kingston Trio Tribute is Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Earl Smith

Strand Theatre. Ticket prices range from $26 to $33.Information: 770.293.0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org



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Cobb Countynative andCountry Musicsuperstar Travis

Tritt performed at theMable House BarnesAmphitheatre in late June.The concert was spon-sored by Cobb Life.

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1. John Salter and wife,Allison Barnes Salter. 2.Marietta resident KellyStruempf Perkerson andWendy Vesser of Kennesaw.Kelly was the Cobb Life VIPconcert winner and won twoVIP tickets and a limo ride byfollowing Cobb Life on face-book. 3. Chris and DanaErvin of Powder Springs. 4.Cassie and Chad Condra. 5.Brandon and VanassaWallace of Acworth. 6. BobPierce and Betty Hand, bothof Marietta. 7. Heath andJulie Mulkey of Marietta.

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The Strand Theatreheld a ‘Chick Flick’night featuring themovie Moulin

Rouge. The party kickedoff with an organ pre-showand ended with a cocktailreception of wine and lightappetizers.

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1. Ashleigh Volker of Kennesaw and Heidi Studier of Smyrna. 2. Mariettaresidents Susie Tillis and Sheri Patten. 3. Debbie Harris and Linda Bush,both of Marietta. 4. From left, Linda Michell of Marietta, Gloria McGraw ofKennesaw and Candy Norris of Marietta. 5. From left, Joy Belyeu andMelva Uyemura, both of Smyrna. 6. Diane and Keely Naughton ofSmyrna. 7. Marietta residents George Smith and Jayne Castle.

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The North Cobb Rotary and City ofAcworth held a ‘Smoke on the Lake’fundraiser at Lake Acworth in May.

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