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‘sound of music, 4 blockbusters

18 Before They Were Stars (or Adults)!

Fox outreach shapes tomorrow’s performers today.

24 The Beat Goes On ringo continues to prove

himself an all-starr.

26 The Wild Crowd 35 years later, the B-52s

are still doing their cosmic thing.

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The hills will be alive with the sound of your music this month — if you visit the Fox

Theatre for its Sing-Along Sound of Music, arguably the most exciting (and participatory) event in this year’s Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival.The film fest is an Atlanta tradition. Each screening is preceded by Larry Douglas Embury on the Mighty Mo organ, a sing-along and a classic cartoon. It’s a great way to beat the mind-dulling summer heat and spend a few hours in the air-conditioned, popcorn-scented cool.

The 2012 series, like its predecessors, is a mix of classics and blockbusters. Four as-yet-unnamed contemporary movies will screen, one each on June 22, July 13 and 14, and Aug. 24. The rest of the lineup follows. As Bogie might say, “Louie, this is the beginning of a wonderful summer.”

By Kathy Janich

Play iT again, Sam‘Casablanca,’ sing-along ‘Sound of Music’ screen at the Fox this summer

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Casablanca. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14. Bogie, Bergman and the stirring “La Marseillaise” play again in the film that no one thought would be a hit. The 1942 black-and-white classic is set in unoccupied Africa during the early days of World War II, where an American expatriate meets a former lover. Winner of the 1944 Academy Award for best picture (which you probably know). But did you know it was shot in Flagstaff, Ariz., and at the Warner Bros. studios?

The Godfather. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 15. The shoot-em-up mob movie that started a franchise. Marlon Brando, as the aging Don Vito Corleone, transfers control of his organized-crime dynasty to his reluctant son. The 1972 movie — now an amazing 40 years old —

features a Hollywood who’s who: Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire and a host of director Francis Ford Coppola’s relatives. It won the 1973 Academy Award for best picture, and Brando — a famous no-show — was named best actor. Ernest Borgnine, Edward G. Robinson, Orson Welles, Danny Thomas, Anthony Quinn and George C. Scott were all considered for the role.

Blockbuster TBA. Friday, June 22. We can’t announce it yet, but you can expect big things.

Sing-Along Sound of Music. 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24. Seriously, didn’t you always want to be one of the von Trapp kids? Now’s your chance, sort of. This screening, billed as an “event”

and costing more than the regular movies in this series, features the full-screen Technicolor movie with Julie Andrews warbling, Christopher Plummer glowering and subtitles, so every one can join in. Atlanta radio personality Tripp West will lead the audience in a vocal warm-up before the movie and manage the “magic moments pack” of props to be used at strategic points during the screening. The musical, based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein stage version, won the 1966 Academy Award for best picture. Trivia note: Yul Brynner was originally considered for the role of the Captain. Note: Seating is reserved. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the show. Film fest passes cannot be used.

Blockbuster TBA. Friday, July 13. Don’t let this Friday the 13th take a bite out of you.

Saturday Morning Cartoons. 10 a.m. Saturday, July 14. Here’s one for the kiddos. All tickets are $5.

Blockbuster TBA. Also Saturday, July 14. Your hint: This will be something to marvel at.

The Princess Bride. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 15. “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” Mandy Patinkin’s famous line is but one of many quotable moments in this 1987 comedy adventure directed by Rob Reiner and chosen for the series by the Fox Theatre’s Facebook fans. It’s a classic fairy tale with swordplay,


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giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess and romance (as read by a kindly grandfather). The cast includes Andre the Giant, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Carol Kane and Billy Crystal. Trivia note: Reiner left the set during Crystal’s scenes because he would laugh so hard he’d feel sick.

Deliverance. 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 20. Hear the dueling banjos? Jon Voight and Burt Reynolds go downriver and into deep water in this 1972 thriller about a multiday canoe trip that becomes more dangerous with every pull of the oar. Ned Beatty and Ronny Cox co-star. The movie was nominated for three Oscars, including best picture, but won none. The movie was one of the first contemporary

flicks shot in Georgia — in and around the Chattooga River, Clayton, Lake Tallulah Falls, Rabun Gap and Tallulah Gorge. It used to embarrass the state. Now the Rabun County city of Clayton celebrates it during the annual Chattooga River Festival, happening June 22-24 this year. Trivia note: To minimize costs, the production wasn’t insured — and the actors did their own stunts. Reynolds, at one point, broke his tailbone. Ouch.

Blockbuster TBA. Friday, Aug. 24. The series wraps with a movie that will rock you.

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By SuSan Finch

“I will not use the word ‘can’t’ to define my possibilities.”

Students in AileyCamp Atlanta at the Fox Theatre make that statement in unison each day as an affirmation. The campers are immersed is one of the landmark theater’s four outreach programs, each designed to teach voice, dance or other performance skills to young people in metro Atlanta.

“I learned so much about performing and grew not only as a performer, but as a person,” says Tatiana Wechsler, who took part in both Camp Broadway and Rising Stars. Wechsler, now 19, says the programs gave her the drive to continue training at New York University, where she’ll be a

junior in the fall. She’s looking at a future, hopefully, in theater, film and television.

Here’s a quick look at each of the four Fox programs — AileyCamp Atlanta, Camp Broadway, Rising Stars: A Musical Theatre Intensive and Fox Theatrical Experiences and Educational Workshops. The programs accept both monetary and in-kind donations.

Camp Broadway This weeklong camp teaches aspiring stage performers professional dance and voice techniques. The singer-actor-dancers, ages 11 to 17, also get firsthand insight into the professional audition process, with tips on dealing with the scrutiny of producers, and establishing a stage presence and


AileyCamp, Camp Broadway and other Fox Theatre outreach efforts inspire tomorrow’s performers today

Before they were stars (or even adults)

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confidence. Students graduate by seeing a Fox show, performing two Broadway songs and combining forces to create an original short play. The camp runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and each class has about 22 students. It costs $500, which includes lunch each day and a ticket to a Broadway-caliber show. This year’s camp runs June 25-29.

aileyCamp atlantaThe storied Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater sends New York alumni to the Fox each summer to teach its technique — a flexible and demanding combination of ballet, jazz, modern and West African dance — to about 100 students ages 11 to 14. The Fox is the first facility in the South to present an AileyCamp, and the six-week-long schedule is unapologetically intense. Students dance from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and take up to four classes daily. Despite its intensity, instructors approach dance as a vehicle that can promote creative communication and build self-esteem through nutrition, conflict resolution, drug-abuse prevention, decision-making and goal-setting classes.

AileyCamp targets students with academic, social and domestic challenges — criteria that often determine whether or not a student will drop out of school. The camp caters to underserved young people who have little opportunity to develop artistic interests by providing positive adult and peer role models. This summer’s session runs June 4 to July 13 (applications are no longer available, but

you can always plan ahead for next year). The fee is $1,500 but campers accepted are not charged. The fee is paid for by the Fox and its supporters.

rising starsKids ages 13 to 17 develop solo and ensemble performing skills with this two-week program. Instructors with Broadway and feature film credits teach acting, music, dance and audition workshops. Dance instructor Jeffrey Scott Bailey, for example, was onstage in Dreamgirls, A Chorus Line and Grease in New York, has done a number of commercials and was seen in the movies Hannah Montana and I Can Do Bad All By Myself.

The Rising Stars performed at the 2012 American Camp Association’s National Camp Conference at the Hyatt Regency in February and at a “Stars of Tomorrow” event held in the Fox’s Egyptian Ballroom in March.

The outreach programs, Bailey says, benefit the community beyond the Fox, not just the performers taking part. They reinforce a young artist’s work ethic, self-worth and respect for the company, he says. They become leaders

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who can pass on what they’ve learned to the next group of aspiring artists.

The camp runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and each class has 15-20 students. Tuition is $650, which includes lunch each day and a ticket to a Fox show. Some subsidies are available. This summer’s program takes place July 9-20.

fox theatriCal experienCes/eduCational workshopsThe Fox also hosts educational programs that work in tandem with the theater’s productions. In April, high school students saw Les Misérables and “I Dreamed a Dream” — the title of a song in the show — was used to prompt a discussion about their dreams and goals. Students discussed the music and lyrics, looked at the plot in comparison to

contemporary events and created their own poetry, essays and short plays that were performed in their communities. Schools and civic groups can qualify to attend Fox Theatre Experiences, with pre-performance discussions. Tango, ballet, flamenco, folk dancing and karate lessons have all been “experienced.”

For details on the Fox Theatre’s Outreach programs and how to participate or sponsor a student, visitfoxtheatre.org/outreach or call 404.881.2100.

Susan Finch is a travel, arts, and lifestyle writer whose work appears in national publications and guidebooks. After living in NYC for more than a decade and working for a Broadway marketing firm, she recently returned to Atlanta and is rediscovering her love for the city.


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it was 60 years ago this summer that Ringo Starr taught the band to play,

replacing Pete Best as drummer for what would ultimately prove the most popular rock group ever. Over the past six decades, the artist born Richard Starkey, to quote Journey’s Steve Smith, “brought forth a new paradigm in how the public saw drummers.” In short, the often-hilarious Ringo proved drummers were no joke.

Though John Lennon and Paul McCartney deservedly get most of the credit for the Beatles’ myriad hits, Ringo’s role in the band’s success is often underrated. His offbeat drumming was influential, with Rolling Stone naming him the fifth-best drummer of all time. He performed lead vocals on such major hits such as “With a Little Help From My Friends” and “Yellow Submarine,” and wrote Beatles classics such as “Don’t Pass Me By” and “Octopus’s Garden.” His unusual turns of phrase (known as “Ringoisms”) were the inspiration for songs such as “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Tomorrow Never Knows,” and he occasionally contributed

lyrics to unfinished Lennon/ McCartney tunes like “Eleanor Rigby.”

Since the band’s breakup in 1970, Starr has had as diverse a career as a rock star could hope for. He worked with all of his former Beatles bandmates on various projects and has recorded solo material. He’s also acted in various films, starred on two children’s TV shows (including “Thomas the Tank Engine”) and even created avant-garde designs for his own furniture company.

These days, Starr (who released his latest album, Ringo 2012, earlier this year) tours

regularly with his aptly named All-Starr Band, which includes rock legends

Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Rick Derringer, Richard Page of Mr. Mister and Wally Palmar of the Romantics. Now in his early 70s, the remarkably youthful Ringo’s legacy would easily allow him to

dominate the spotlight. But instead he spreads his mantra of peace and love by giving each All-Starr time

to shine, proving that he still gets by with a little help from his friends.

Bret Love freelances for more than a dozen publications and performs improv with Jackpie at Relapse Theatre.

the Beat goes on60 years after joining the Fab Four, Ringo continues to prove himself an all-Starr By Bret Love

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years before R.E.M., the Elephant 6 Collective or Danger Mouse came

along, it was the B-52s (Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, and siblings Cindy and Ricky Wilson) who first put Athens on the alt-rock map. And the band’s notoriously uproarious concerts prove they haven’t lost a step, even 35 years after its first live performance.

Formed after sharing tropical drinks at a Chinese restaurant, this quintessential

party band was named after a beehive hairdo resembling the nose cone of an aircraft famously used as a bomber. Appropriately enough, the B-52s exploded in the underground rock scene immediately upon impact, with the 1978 single “Rock Lobster” landing them gigs at New York’s legendary CBGB’s and Max’s Kansas City, a record deal with Warner Bros. and a debut album produced by the influential Chris Blackwell.

the wild Crowd35 years later, the B-52s are still doing their cosmic thing By Bret Love

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The quirky quintet proved remarkably accessible, whether that’s in spite of or because of their unique twist on new wave, which combines elements of classic surf music, ‘60s girl-group pop and post-punk rock with a flamboyant thrift-store fashion sense and an enthusiastic embrace of oddball kitsch.

The band’s 1979 self-titled debut received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America, while 1980’s Wild Planet reached No. 18 on the Billboard album chart. Songs such as “Rock Lobster,” “Planet Claire” and “Private Idaho” became breakout hits and remain popular today.

The ‘80s brought a mixture of tragedy and triumph. During the 1985 recording of their fourth studio album, Bouncing Off the Satellites, it was revealed that guitarist Ricky Wilson was ill with AIDS-related health issues. When he passed away, the band went on hiatus and did not record or tour for several

years. It was only when Strickland switched from drums to guitar and wrote some new songs that the band regrouped to record 1989’s Cosmic Thing, with hit songs “Love Shack” and “Roam” making it their most successful album ever.

Although they’ve only recorded two studio albums since then, the B-52s remain one of rock’s most influential bands, performing 50 to 60 shows a year. Whether it’s closing last year’s Montreal Jazz Festival or performing an anniversary show at Athens’ Classic Center (recently released on DVD/Blu-ray as With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA), their concerts are always “like a party out of bounds.”

Bret Love is the founder of ecotourism/conservation site GreenGlobalTravel.com; the national managing editor of INsite magazine; and music editor for Georgia Music Magazine. He freelances for more than a dozen publications, and performs improv with Jackpie at Relapse Theatre.


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Do you smell that, Atlanta? There’s a new hot spot on Howell Mill Road near I-75, and it’ll give your taste buds a run for their money. Atlanta’s

first and only Food Truck Park is open for your business seven days a week.

Set at a bustling corner of Howell Mill Village, the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market is something that metro

foodies have been craving. Trucks from Sweet Auburn Barbecue and the King of Pops have brightened weekly lunch hours at Underground Atlanta, Atlantic Station and the Woodruff Arts Center for some time. But this — an entire park — is new.

Food trucks are a culinary trend, with the earliest popping up in Los Angeles in late 2008. Although urban areas were

“Life is food. TasTe Life!”Tacos, pops and paninis: Atlanta’s only food-truck park chock-full of flavor

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the first to hop on, food trucks are now common in such smaller cities as Green Bay, Wis., and Columbus, Ohio.

“It’s like having a miniature festival every week geared toward everyone around Atlanta,” says Michael Bowden, owner of the Metro City Dogs stand, one of about 22 vendors that pull in once, twice or several times a week. It’s a place where you can take your grandparents, aunts, children, friends, everyone, Bowden says. People can play games, like cornhole or Frisbee, or shop for knickknacks on the side.

Those parking at any given time include Honeysuckle (Southern-inspired gelato); Nana G’s Chicken & Waffles; Yum Yum Cupcakes; Mighty Meatballs; Yumbii’s (Korean, Mexican, Southern); Tex’s Tacos; Jake’s Ice Cream; the Mobile Marlay (fish and chips); Champion Cheesesteaks; Pressed for Time Paninis; Banged Up and Mashed (British pub food); MIX’d UP (gourmet street food from around the world); Rouxd Food Truck (Jamaican and New Orleans); Blaxican (Mexican soul food);

and Hail Caesar (salads in polenta cones). Soft drinks are available, but those wanting something a bit more spirited need to know the park is BYOB. Prices start at about $3 for snacks and desserts and top out at about $15 for full, multi-item meals.

The food and the scene are both fun, but the park’s versatility steals the spotlight. Whether you stop by alone for a quick lunch break or go with

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your pals or parents on a Friday night, you are pretty much guaranteed to experience something new each time. During weekday lunch hours, expect three to five trucks to be parked and not much hustle and bustle. There’s a whole different vibe on Friday nights and weekends.

The scene is laid-back but populated. Soft rock ‘n’ roll shares the breeze with an assortment of provocative smells. With up to 15 trucks on-site at any one time, it’s easy to lose yourself in a haze of indecision. From Bowden’s New York-style Polish hot dogs to the spicy one-two punch of Jamaican jerk chicken and ribs from One Love Grill, it’s impossible to take in all the deliciousness at one time.

When you do choose, there’s plenty of room to sit and sate yourself. The park stretches beyond a gravel-topped area for cars to a wooden platform for live music; it is ringed by picnic tables and bright umbrellas. The multi-tiered site has a second, separate parking area accessible through Beck Street and extra lawn space that doubles as a mini-picnic area and playground.

The park, which owner Howard Hsu says will evolve over time, has an undeniable flow and plenty of barbecue, tacos and sandwiches. Hsu, who serves his Sweet Auburn Barbecue there, says he’s open to up-and-coming vendors, musicians and artists and an ever-growing selection of tastes.


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Lenox Square Grill offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. DJ every Friday and Saturday night til 2am. Private meeting rooms accommodate up to 150. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-841-2377, lenoxsquaregrill.com. BLivingston Restaurant and Bar It’s hard to beat the location (across from the Fox theatre in the Georgian terrace), and diners get complimentary parking, but the main attraction is the glamour of the main dining room, which has hosted the likes of clark Gable, and the al fresco seating area. 659 Peachtree St. NE, 404-897-5000, livingstonatlanta.com. M Lobby the menu focuses on seasonal fare at this sophisticated American restaurant in the lobby of tWElVE Atlantic Station. 361 17th St., 404-961-7370, lobbyattwelve.com. MONE.midtown kitchen Dine on fresh, seasonal American cuisine in a club-like atmosphere near Piedmont Park. 559 Dutch Valley Rd., 404-892-4111, onemidtownkitchen.com. MThe Melting Pot is the premiere fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. Four Atlanta locations, including 754 Peachtree St. NE, 404-389-0099, meltingpot.com. MMurphy’s this restaurant has one of the city’s top brunch menus, but it’s known for great people-watching and its contemporary comfort food. 997 Virginia Ave., 404-872-0904, murphysvh.com. VHTwo Urban Licks “Fiery” American cooking meets live music at this hip hangout. 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., 404-522-4622, twourbanlicks.com. M

Joey D’s Oakroom near Perimeter mall, this stylish steak house has a staggering selection of spirits and a hot after-dinner singles scene. 1015 Crown Pointe Pkwy., 770-512-7063, centraarchy.com. PNew York Prime A Prime time top 10 USDA Prime Steakhouse known for its wine list, atmosphere and world class service. 3424 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-846-0644, centraarchy.com. BPrime Enjoy steak, sushi and seafood in a festive atmosphere near lenox mall. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-812-0555, h2sr.com. BRay’s in the City Set in the heart of Downtown, ray’s in the city offers a selection of the freshest seafood flown in daily, hand-cut steaks and made-to-order sushi. 240 Peachtree Street, NW, 404-524-9224, raysrestaurants.com. DRay’s on the River has been an Atlanta dining destination for more than 27 years! Enjoy signature cuisine including fresh seafood and prime cut steaks. Sunday Brunch offers over 80 homemade items and a new Bloody mary bar. 6700 Powers Ferry Rd., 770-955-1187, raysrestaurants.com. SSRay’s at Killer Creek provides an unforgettable dining experience in an upscale, yet relaxed atmosphere. Sunday Supper features gourmet comfort food including a choice of three entrees served with bottomless sides, biscuits and cornbread. 1700 Mansell Rd., 770-649-0064, raysrestaurants.com. ARuth’s Chris Steakhouse A favorite local steak house with multiple locations near shopping and entertainment hotspots. Sides are generous, and the quality of the steaks and seafood is excellent. Three locations: Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-

looking for a great night out? try one of these local restaurants before or after the show. For Dinner and a Show packages, visit encoreatlanta.com/offers.Neighborhood codes: A–Alpharetta, B–Buckhead, DK-Dekalb, D–Downtown, DW-Dunwoody, IP–Inman Park, M —Midtown, OFW–Old Fourth Ward, P–Perimeter Mall area, SS–Sandy Springs, VH–Virginia-Highland, NA —North Atlanta, V—Vinings, W–Westside

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Briza chef Janine Falvo’s approachable, modernist cuisine comes to life with Southern influences, and is complimented by the extensive wine list. 866 West Peachtree ST NW, 678-412-2402, brizarestaurant.com. MEleven Restaurant & Bar A luxurious destination at loews Atlanta Hotel. Sensational views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Just steps from Piedmont Park. Delectable cuisine, vibrant cocktails and live music. Visit them for delightful pre or post performance cocktails, or a quick bite that always gets a standing ovation. 1065 Peachtree St. NE, 404-745-5745, loewshotels.com/restaurants/eleven/cuisine. MSouth City Kitchen With a stylish, Southern-contemporary menu, this DironA restaurant helped

make grits hip for the business crowd. Two locatons: Midtown: 1144 Crescent Ave., 404-873-7358; Vinings: 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., 770-435-0700, southcitykitchen.com. M, VTerrace celebrates American heirloom recipes through supporting local and regional farmers, fisherman and producers. It recaptures pure flavors and tastes of natural and organic ingredients while bursting with delicious flavors. 176 Peachtree St. NW, 678-651-2770, ellishotel.com/terrace. D

Aja Restaurant & Bar Serving modern Asian cuisine, Aja has a 150-seat patio overlooking Buckhead and a huge lounge, where diners nosh on dim sum and sip mai tais. 3500 Lenox Rd., Ste. 100, 404-231-0001, h2sr.com. BSpice Market Inspired by the street life of Southeast Asia, Spice Market enchants with complex blends of seasonings and layers of flavor that ignite the taste buds served in a relaxed, alluring environment at W Atlanta — Midtown. 188 14th St. NE, 404-724-2550, spicemarketatlanta.com. M

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complete with a visible fruit juicing and vegetable extraction station. Unique, freshy made mixers and a spirit selection of colorful, independent labels! 45 Ivan Allen Junior Blvrd., 404-582-5800, watlantadowntown.com/drinkshop. DGordon Biersch Fresh-brewed beers are a tasty accent to this brewery-restaurant’s hearty pizzas, salads and sandwiches. For a small additional fee, pre-show diners can leave cars in the lot while they’re at the Fox. Two locations: Midtown: 848 Peachtree St. NE, 404-870-0805; Buckhead: 3242 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-264-0253, gordonbiersch.com. M, BTap A gastropub offering easy-to-share pub fare and an extensive beer selection. the patio is a great place to chill after work. 1180 Peachtree St., 404-347-2220, tapat1180.com. M

Parish new orleans-inspired dishes served with a modern twist and a fully stocked raw bar; a nawlins-inspired brunch is served on the weekends. Downstairs, a take-away market sells sandwiches, spices, pastries and beverages. 240 N. Highland Ave., 404-681-4434, parishatl.com.

Ecco Esquire magazine named this casual, European-influenced bistro a “Best new restaurant in America.” It’s also gotten raves for its killer wine list, wood-fired pizzas, and impressive meat and cheese menus. 40 Seventh St. NE, 404-347-9555, ecco-atlanta.com. M

Shout A young crowd keeps Shout’s rooftop lounge hopping every night. the menu reflects a mix of mediterranean, Far Eastern and South American influences. 1197 Peachtree St. NE, 404-846-2000, h2sr.com. M

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Cantina Tequila & Tapas Bar is located in the terminus building on the corner of Peachtree and Piedmont roads. It features authentic mexican cuisine and has become Buckhead’s newest watering hole. 3280 Peachtree Rd. NW, Terminus 100, Ste. 150, 404-892-9292, h2sr.com. BEl Taco An eco-friendly watering hole serving fresh mexican food made with all-natural meats and killer margaritas. 1186 N. Highland Ave.NE, 404-873-4656, eltaco-atlanta.com.VH

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Coast Seafood and Raw Bar serves Atlanta’s freshest seafood and island cocktails. the menu incorporates classics including crab and corn hush puppies, a signature seafood boil, and a variety of raw or steamed oysters, clams and mussels; along with signature fresh catch entrees. 111 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, 404-869-0777, h2sr.com. BGoldfish this fun seafood/sushi restaurant has Happy Hour specials mon-Fri and nightly entertainment in its lounge. 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., 770-671-0100, h2sr.com. P

Room this elegant restaurant serves steak and sushi on the ground floor of the tWElVE centennial Park hotel. 400 W. Peachtree St., 404-418-1250, roomattwelve.com. DStrip this sophisticated steak, seafood and sushi restaurant offers an in-house DJ and a rooftop deck. Atlantic Station at 18th St., 404-385-2005, h2sr.com. MTwist this lively restaurant has a huge bar, satay station, tapas menu, sushi and seafood dishes; patio seating is first-come, first-served. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NW, 404-869-1191, h2sr.com. B

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The TheatreA fully restored 1929 “movie Palace,” the Fox theatre, with 4,678 seats, is a multiple-purpose facility, housing Broadway shows, ballet, symphonies, concerts, movies, and private corporate events.

Private Roomsthe Fox theatre has three private rental spaces, with accommodations for 25 to 1,200 guests. our Egyptian Ballroom and Grand Salon are beautifully decorated and can be set up to your specifications. the landmarks lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. to book your ”Fabulous Fox“ evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org.

The Box Officethe Fox theatre Box office is located in the arcade entrance to the theatre. the Box office is open for walk up ticket sales monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. the Fox theatre Box office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. on event days, the Box office opens two hours prior to show time. Doors to the Fox open one hour prior to show time. tickets for all performances at the Fox may be purchased at any tIcKEtmAStEr outlet, by calling tIcKEtmAStEr at 800.745.3000, or by visiting the Fox theatre Box office in person during regular Box office hours.

Group Salesthe Fox theatre Group Sales Department offers discounts to Groups for most Broadway shows. the Group Sales office is open monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. call 404 881-2000 or email [email protected].

Concessionsconcession stands are located in the Spanish room, main lobby, and on the mezzanine lobby level.

Restroomsrestrooms are located off the main lobby (downstairs), mezzanine lobby levels, and the Gallery level. Accessible restroom facilities are located in the Spanish room and Accessible/Family restrooms are located through the office door in the main lobby.

Gift Shopthe Fox theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theatre-related merchandise. the gift shop is located in the Spanish room.

Tourstours of the Fox theatre are available through the Atlanta Preservation center. tours are conducted mondays and thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. tours begin in the Peachtree Street Arcade entrance to the theatre. For more information on tours and to confirm the tour schedule, please call the Atlanta Preservation center at 404.688.3353.

Lost and foundlost and Found items are turned in to the House manager’s office. to check on lost items, please call the House manager at 404.881.2075. lost and Found items will be retained for 30 days.

Emergency informationIn the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit. Do not run.

Smoking In accordance with the Fulton county clean Air ordinance, the Fox theatre is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.

Special NeedsKen Shook, Patron Services coordinator, is our liaison to the disabled community. He can be reached at 404.881.2118 and can provide information on the locations and prices of accessible seating and other programs for the disabled. the Fox theatre also has a brochure detailing all these programs for our patrons with special needs. this brochure is available at the concierge Desk in the Arcade. An audio clarification device (Phonic Ear) is available for patrons with hearing disabilities. It is available, free of charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis on the evening of a performance, or you may reserve a device by calling the Patron Services Director. A limited number of booster seats are also available free of charge.

ElevatorsElevators are located at the north end of each lobby. the elevators are available during all performances and make it possible to access each lobby without the use of stairs. Patrons should be aware that access to upper seating areas do involve stairs.

ParkingParking is available within a four-block radius in all directions of the Fox theatre. Advanced reserved parking is available for sale at the Fox Box office or by calling tIcKEtmAStEr at 800.745.3000. the Fox theatre assumes no responsibility for vehicles parked in any of the privately owned parking lots operating in the Fox theatre district.

Performance NotesAll patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the theatre. not all events are suitable for children. Infants will not be admitted to adult programs/performances. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance.

latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management, in conjunction with the wishes of the producers.Please turn off all pagers and cell phones prior to the beginning of each performance. camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited.

Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.t.S.E.)

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The FOx TheATRe660 Peachtree Street, n.E.Atlanta, Georgia 30308

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STAFFAllan c. Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General managerAdina Alford Erwin . . . . . . . . Assistant General managerJamie Vosmeier. . . . . . . Director of ticket Sales & Servicerachel Bomeli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ticket office managerJeff Quesenberry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . controllerrick robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant controllerJennifer S. Farmer . . . . . . . . . Director of Sales/BallroomsJay Forrester . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Food and Beveragelen tucker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of operations Pat Prill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .House managerGreta Duke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant House managerKristen Delaney. . . . . . . . . . . . Director of marketing & PrKen Shook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patron Services coordinatorShelly Kleppsattel . . . . . . . .Booking & contract Associate molly Fortune . . . . . . . Preservation Department managerAmy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production managerrebecca J. Graham. . . . . . .Assistant Production managerGary Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .master carpenterlarry Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House FlymanScott Hardin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property masterray t. Haynie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . master Electriciancary oldknow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Electricianrodney Amos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Sound Engineerlarry-Douglas Embury. . . . . . . . . . organist In residence tammy Folds. . . . . . . . . . . . Production Security manager

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Alan E. thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .chairman of the BoardEdward l. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PresidentBeauchamp c. carr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice PresidentJohn A. Busby Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Vice PresidentJulia Sprunt Grumbles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Vice PresidentEdward Hutchison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .treasurerrobyn rieser Barkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant treasurerclara Hayley Axam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecretaryKeith cowan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . member at largeF. Sheffield Hale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . member at largeWalter r. Huntley Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . member at large

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1. Please arrive early. Latecomers may not be seated until intermission.2. Take care of personal needs (drinks of water or restroom) before the performance begins. 3. Please silence or turn off all electronic devices, including cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms. We encourage you to share your experience at the Fox via social media, but please refrain from doing so or texting during performances; the glow from your device is distracting.4. Most shows do not allow photography of any kind. Flash photography inside the theatre is never allowed as it is a distraction to those around you and a danger to the performers.5. The overture is part of the performance. Please cease talking at this point. 6. Dear Lovebirds, when you lean your heads together, you block the view of the people behind you. Please consider the people that will be seated behind you when choosing whether or not to wear a hat or what hair style you choose. 7. Please refrain from talking, humming, or singing along with the show, except when encouraged to do so by the artist or show. 8. Please wait for an appropriate moment to dig something out of your pocket or bag. 9. Go easy with the perfume and cologne, many people are highly allergic. 10. If you need assistance during the show, please go to your nearest volunteer usher. If additional assistance is needed the usher will get the appropriate person to further help you.11. Yes, the parking lot gets busy and public transportation is tricky, but leaving while the show is in progress or before the actors have taken their final bows is discourteous. Wait until it is over and then exit with the rest of the audience.

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The Fox opened December 25, 1929, and tickets cost between 15 and 75 cents. Two shows were advertised — one at 1:30 p.m. and the other at 8:30 p.m. — and included Walt Disney’s cartoon Steamboat Willie and the feature film Salute.

Song of the South premiered at the Fox Theatre November 12, 1946. Walt Disney came for the opening night.

The Fox was one of the first examples of theatres designed to accommodate wide screens. The screen was 80 feet wide, 4 feet wider than the Roxy Theatre in New York.

The Fox Theatre was known as the “Disney Theatre” because it was the first theatre in Atlanta to screen Walt Disney Studio’s family-friendly movies Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and Lady and the Tramp.

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ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENLose yourself in this urban oasis and its 30 acres of outdoor gardens including the award-winning Children’s Garden, a Canopy Walk through — and above — Storza Woods and the innovative Edible

Garden with its an outdoor demonstration kitchen. The Fuqua Conservatory is an organic biosphere and home to important collections of tropical palms and conifers; the Fuqua Orchid Center is home to the foremost collection of species orchids in the United States. The Garden holds a summer concert series, serves Cocktails in the Garden each Thursday and regularly exhibits artwork. Hours vary with the season. $18.95; $12.95 ages 3-12; age 2 and under free. Plus parking. 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E. Details: atlantabotanicalgarden.org or 404.876.5859.

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ATLANTA BRAVES MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME/TURNER FIELDSee Hank Aaron’s bat and ball from home run No. 715 and the 1995 World Series trophy. More than 600 Braves artifacts and photographs trace the team’s history from its beginnings in Boston (1871-1952) to Milwaukee (1953-65) to Atlanta (1966-present). You’ll find it on the northwest side of Turner Field at Aisle 134. The museum is open year-round and is the starting point of hourlong guided tours of Turner Field that leave on the hour. April-September: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-3 p.m. Sunday. October-March: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Tours not available when the Braves have home day games. $12; $7 ages 3-13 and members of the military; $5 museum only. Free parking in the Green Lot. 755 Hank Aaron Drive. Details: atlanta.braves.mlb.com or 404.614.2310.

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTERStroll through two acres of gardens, wildlife trails and woodland areas. The Buckhead complex includes the 1840s Tullie Smith Farm and the fully restored 1928 Swan House mansion. The museum offers exhibitions on the Civil War, African-American heritage and Southern folk art, with a wing dedicated to the 1996 Olympic Games.10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and noon-5:30 p.m. Sunday. $16.50; $13 ages 13-18 and 6+; and $11 ages 4-12. You save $2 per ticket when you buy online. 130 West Paces Ferry Road N.W. Details, tickets: atlantahistorycenter.com or 404.814.4000.

CNN STUDIO TOURJourney into the heart of CNN Worldwide and get an up-close look at global news in the making. This is a 55-minute guided walking tour with behind-the-scenes views. Tours depart every 10 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. $15; $14 senior citizens and ages 13-18; $12 ages 4-12. Also available: The Inside CNN VIP Tour, featuring expanded access to the network’s working studios. 9:30 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 1:10 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. Age 12 and older only. $35. Reservations strongly recommended. And finally: “Morning Express With Robin Meade” Tour. 8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Reservations required. This tour is subject to availability — and breaking news. $49. Tickets, details for all: cnn.tour.com.tour or 404.827.2300.

THE CYCLORAMA Take a trip through time. You’ll sit at the center of a sweeping panorama of the Battle of Atlanta, fought July 22, 1864, during the ©

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Civil War. You can also see artifacts of the war displayed in the Civil War Museum and a steam locomotive known as the Texas, from the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. $10; $8 senior citizens and ages 4-12; under 4 free. 800 Cherokee Ave. S.E. (in Grant Park, next to Zoo Atlanta). Tickets, details: atlantacyclorama.org or 404.658.7625.

FERNBANK MUSEUM Go for “Martinis & IMAX” on a Friday night or see some of the world’s largest dinosaur skeletons. This is where you can explore the development of life on Earth through the landscapes of present-day Georgia, connect with cultures from around the globe and engage in hands-on exhibitions. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. “Martinis and IMAX” 6:30-11 p.m. Friday. $17.50; $16.50 students and age 62-plus with ID; $15.50 ages 3-12. IMAX tickets are $13; $12 students and seniors; and $11 age 3-12. Museum memberships available. 767 Clifton Road N.E. Details: fernbankmuseum.org or 404.929.6300.

GEORGIA AQUARIUMOne of the world’s biggest aquariums has more than 8 million gallons of water. Sea life is divided into 60 exhibits where you can watch whales being fed or walk beneath the arched tank of multiple species. While most exhibits are encased in glass (for obvious reasons), others are more hands-on, letting you pet sea creatures or participate in interactive sessions. Open 365 days a year but

hours of operation vary. $26; $19.50 children. 255 Baker St. NW. Details: georgiaaquarium.org or 404.581.4000.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ARTOne of the leading art museums in the Southeast is just as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside. The building was designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Meier (who also designed the Getty in Los Angeles). Inside you’ll find folk artists Nellie Mae Rowe, Thornton Dial and Bill Traylor; 19th- and 20th-century artists Joseph Stella and Georgia O’Keeffe; photography by Harry


CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK What had been a bleak, run-down section of downtown is now the best remaining legacy of the 1996 Summer Olympics. An estimated 3 million visitors stop by the 21-acre park each year. It features family fun and live music many days out of the week. Wednesday Wind Down features jazz during rush hour. Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day is free and features performers and children’s activities. The Fountain of Rings Show displays a dancing water show harmonized with pop music, lights and sound effects. The park is free, but admission is charged for many special events and concerts. 265 Park Ave. West N.W. Details: centennialpark.com or 404.222.7275.

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Callahan, Walker Evans and Edward Weston; French impressionism by Monet and Pissarro and Toulouse-Lautrec; and such contemporary masters as Ellsworth Kelly and David Adamo. And that’s just the permanent collection, not the special exhibits. See what we mean? The High, part of the Woodruff Arts Center, also has a tantalizing gift shop. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday (half-price after 4 p.m.); and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Every third Friday, except in December, the High is open until 10 p.m. for “Friday Jazz.” $18; $15 age 65 and older and students; and $11 ages 6-17. Under 5 free. The first Saturday of every month is free for Fulton County residents. Details: high.org or 404.733.4444.

IMAGINE IT! THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ATLANTAImagine a place in the heart of downtown where children are the No. 1 priority. Where children and grown-ups can learn and play together. Where the wonder of a 4-year-old is the most powerful image. Where a child who has never held a paintbrush learns the joy of playing with color. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $12.75 plus tax for ages 2 and older. Under 2 free. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Details, tickets: childrensmuseumatlanta.org or 404.659.5347.

JIMMY CARTER PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUMExperience a day in the life of our 39th president (1977-81), step inside the

Oval Office, and take a virtual trip with Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter to fight disease and promote democracy around the world. The landscaped grounds here include plenty of shade and two lakes. 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday. $8; $6 age 60 and older, military and students with ID. Under 16 free. 441 Freedom Parkway N.E. Details, tickets: jimmycarterlibrary.gov or 404.865.7100.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NATIONAL HISTORIC SITEA young boy grows up in a time of segregation. A dreamer is moved by destiny into leadership of the modern civil rights movement. This was the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968). Come hear his story, visit his birth home and see where he played as a child. Walk in his footsteps, and hear his voice in the church where he moved hearts and minds. Marvel at how he was an instrument for social change and reflect at his gravesite. Tickets, admission free. Day- ©

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of reservations required for birth home tours. Hours vary by season. Through Sept. 3: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Birth home tours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every half-hour. 450 Auburn Ave. N.E. Details: nps.gov/malu/index.htm or 404.331.5190.

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK & THE LASERSHOWGeorgia’s most-visited attraction is home to the world’s largest piece of exposed granite rock and the long-running laser light show. That big hunk of granite contains a carving of Confederate heroes Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Its 3,200-plus acres of nature include family attractions, recreation, special events, lodging and camping. A one-day parking pass is $10. Enjoying nature is free; attractions range in price from $5.50 to $14. Adventure passes include many of the paid attractions — and all of the free ones — for $28 plus tax (age 12 and older) or $22 plus tax (ages 3-11). 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain. Details: stonemountainpark.com or 770.498.5690.

ZOO ATLANTANot just for kids! Animal lovers of all ages can check out the exotic birds, reptiles, amphibians, red and giant pandas, giraffes, kangaroos, lemurs and rhinos. Visit the petting zoo for a hands-on experience. Plant life is in bloom in the Georgia Backyard Wildlife Habitat. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas. $20.99 age 12 and

older; $15 ages 3-11. Under 2 free. 800 Cherokee Ave. S.E. in Grant Park (near the Cyclorama). Details: zooatlanta.org or 404.624.5600.

SEE IT ALLFor ticket discounts, consider the Atlanta CityPass ($69 adults; $49 ages 3-12), which covers admission to five of the city’s top attractions: the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Inside CNN Studio Tour, the High Museum of Art (or Fernbank Museum of Natural History) and Zoo Atlanta (or the Atlanta History Center). Details: citypass.com or 888.330.5008.

WORLD OF COCA-COLAExplore on your own or take a guided tour, complete with a 3-D movie experience in moving seats and exhibits that detail the brand’s 400 other products. If you work up a thirst, relax. You can taste more than 60 Coke varieties from around the world, see commissioned works of art and hug the 7-foot-tall Coca-Cola polar bear. Open at 9 or 10 a.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. $16; $14 age 65 and older; and $12 ages 3-12. Under 2 free. 121 Baker St. N.W. in Pemberton Place, next to the Georgia Aquarium. Details: worldofcoca-cola.com or 404.676.5151.

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the unicef experienceMore than 300 supporters attended the UNICEF Experience Atlanta

on April 29th, seeing firsthand what children in developing counties face just to survive. In conjunction with this event, the inaugural Global Philanthropist Award was given to Dr. Bobbie Bailey, a local philanthropist, at the home of Dr. Sanjay and Mrs. Rebecca Gupta at the Patron Party in March. The event, chaired by Mrs. Gupta and Enid Draluck with founding chairs Vern Yip and John Terracino, was held at Georgia Public Broadcasting. It raised more than $630,000 for UNICEF’s innovative and life-saving programs (like School in a Box) in more than 150 countries. ING was the presenting sponsor. Members of the event’s Youth Board educated guests about UNICEF program areas, including water and sanitation, emergency relief, education, health and nutrition. In each area, they highlighted UNICEF’s low-cost solutions and encouraged guests to purchase these products, like therapeutic food, mosquito nets and water pumps.

Guests participate in an interactive exhibit

that depicts a “Water Walk,” featuring weighted

cans that simulate the journey many girls in the

developing world make every day to collect

clean water for their families.

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From left, U.S. Fund for UNICEF Southeast Regional Board Member Dr. Gulshan Harjee, Dr. Bobbie Bailey, and Dr. Sanjay and Mrs. Rebecca Gupta at their home. Dr. Bailey had just received the Inaugural Global Philanthropist Award and issued a challenge for the UNICEF Experience to raise $250,000.

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Dr. Bobbie Bailey (right) and Dr. Gulshan Harjee pose with a water pump. One of Dr. Bailey’s passions is providing clean water to children; she helped build pumps in Tanzania with a gift to UNICEF in 2008.

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Barron Segar, U.S. Fund for UNICEF

Vice President Regional Fundraising, with

Sarah Walton, U.S. Fund for UNICEF Southeast

Regional Board Chair.

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U.S. Fund for UNICEF President and CEO Caryl Stern with UNICEF Experience Atlanta Planning Committee Chair Enid Draluck.

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Members of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF’s Southeast Region Youth

Board at the event. Youth Board members raise awareness of

UNICEF’s mission to help children survive and thrive in more than

150 countries.

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From left, President of UPS International Daniel Brutto with Lisa Brutto,

Z. Ileana Martinez and UPS Foundation President Ed Martinez. On April 22,

longtime UNICEF partner UPS donated a flight to UNICEF to ship 102,000

pounds of critical relief supplies to Mauritania, a country within the Sahel

region of West and Central Africa, which faces a humanitarian crisis.

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UNICEF Southeast Regional Board member Sherry

White with husband Jeff White and their son Nathan.

Nathan, a UNICEF Southeast Region Youth Board member,

wishes abundance for the children of the world.

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the unicef experience

Congratulations to Dr. Bobbie Bailey, winner of the inaugural Global Philanthropist Award from the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, for her relentless commitment

to the world’s children.

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