Encore Atlanta

Eco-friendly fun

ashley.brazzel — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:00:27 +0000

Now that green is the new black, eco-consciousness can be seen and felt everywhere, from Smart Cars and low-flow toilets to farm-to-table fare, but is it applicable to a night on the town? With that question in mind, and tickets to a show at the Fox in hand, I decided to explore some eco-friendly [...]

Spring Awakening

ashley.brazzel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:00:29 +0000

A German province, 1891. A world in which adults have all the power and dole out discipline with an iron fist and no sentiment. This is where the beautiful young Wendla observes the mysteries of her maturing body and wonders aloud where babies come from — until her mother tells her to shut up and [...]

Baking bliss

ashley.brazzel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:30:12 +0000

“Knead” some one-on-one time with the oven? Check out the latest classes at The Cook’s Warehouse Midtown location. Bread Baking Encore Hands On (March 20, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) teaches bread-baking essentials and discusses the necessary tools, techniques and recipes needed to master the skill. If you’re looking for something more unique, check out [...]

Runnicles’ to conduct Atlanta Symphony Orchestra through 2012 season

ashley.brazzel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:00:51 +0000

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) extended the contract of Principle Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles for an additional year, through the 2012 season. “The excitement and fulfillment of working with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra deepens for me each year,” Runnicles stated. “I have such confidence in both this orchestra and Robert [Spano's] leadership, and look forward to [...]

Let the music play

ashley.brazzel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:00:11 +0000

This month, Max Raabe and his Palast Orchester bring the glamorous musical world of 1920s and 1930s Germany to life at the Fox Theatre. Raabe uses his versatile baritone voice to recreate the sound of early 20th century German dance and film music, even as he reinterprets modern pop songs such as “We Will Rock [...]

Designers strut their stuff at Actor’s Express

ashley.brazzel — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:07:15 +0000

Can’t get enough of those eager fashion designer hopefuls on “Project Runway”? Check out Atlanta’s Project Expressway, an ode to the hit TV show. On March 6, the designers — all Bauder College fashion graduates — will compete before a panel of celebrity judges (including actor and restaurateur Mitchell Anderson and television and radio host [...]

The Magic Flute

whitney — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:40:13 +0000

April 24, 27, 30 & May 2 Fixed price menus at Joël, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Canoe

Aida

whitney — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:39:00 +0000

February 27 and March 2, 5 & 7 Fixed menus available at Joël, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Canoe

South Carolina, one bite at a time

ashley.brazzel — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:42:27 +0000

Looking to pass time until the next Taste of Atlanta in October? Head to the coast where a culinary treasure awaits in South Carolina. Famous for its Lowcountry cuisine, the Palmetto State is showcasing mouthwatering delights in a bevy of food festivals throughout the year. From Oysters and crab to shrimp and grits, barbecue and [...]

An acting family

ashley.brazzel — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:27:53 +0000

Unlike Sky, the character he plays in Mamma Mia, Adam Jacobs comes from a close-knit family — so close, in fact, that all the members share the same musical gene and itch to entertain. Jacobs’ grandmother was a cabaret singer who was asked by Tommy Dorsey to travel with his band at the ripe age of [...]