JUNE 2021

CELEBRATING ATLANTA’S RICH MUSIC HISTORY - Simply Buckhead Magazine Cover Story
THE BEAT GOES ON

CELEBRATING ATLANTA’S RICH MUSIC HISTORY! Atlanta—and Buckhead, specifically—is a music mecca. With its storied history…

Lecrae - Simply Buckhead
SHADES OF LECRAE

MULTI-TALENTED MUSICIAN’S CAREER HITS ALL THE HIGH NOTES. I don’t do the most, but I…

SAGE HAMMOND
WILL THE STARS ALIGN?

MEET SOME ATLANTA MUSICIANS WHO COULD BE THE NEXT BIG DEAL. When Justin Bieber walked…

SUWANEE AMERICAN CRAFT BEER FEST
Raise a glass!

CRAFT BEER AND FESTIVAL FUN ON TAP IN SUWANEE. Toast the 10th anniversary of one…

Amalfi Pizza
FOOD NEWS – JUNE 2021

Slated to open this summer in Buckhead, the dual concept from Red Phone Booth and…

Brookhaven Wines' Bethany Taylor (above) recommends Ventisei Rosso (below), a juicy red bursting with berry flavors and that is certified organic and biodynamic.
JUICY FRUIT

PERFECT WINES FOR PORCH SIPPING THIS SUMMER! When summer arrives, those hearty, rich wines don’t…

Jessica Ma
DESIGN NEWS – JUNE 2021

Congratulations to SCAD Atlanta’s 2020 Valedictorian, Jessica Ma (B.F.A. Interior Design, 2020), who was recently…

Live Music around Atlanta and Buckhead
10+ PLACES TO GET YOUR GROOVE BACK

LIVE MUSIC IS ON THE MENU FROM DIVE BARS AND BREWERIES TO PARKS AND THEATERS.…

Mujō Sushi Atlanta
UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE

OMAKASE POP-UP MUJŌ FINDS A PERMANENT HOME ON THE UPPER WESTSIDE! Led by sushi chef…

School of Rock teaches through a combination of individual lessons and group performances.
PLAYING TO LEARN THE LOVE OF MUSIC

FUN SONGS, SUPPORTIVE TEACHERS CREATE EDUCATIONAL HARMONY. Brandon Voss’ first taste of music education hit…

Georgia State Parks
CAMPING WITH KIDS

Tips for your first family camping adventure. Camping can be challenging, but it also offers…

Catch a free outdoor concert at Canoe with upcoming performances.
Take me to the River

CANOE SERVES UP LIVE MUSIC BY THE CHATTAHOOCHEE. Savor sweet summer nights on the banks…

Brookhaven new build home
BIGGER AND BETTER

Texas transplants make a Brookhaven new build home sweet home. When William and Natalie Brooks…

author Liz Lazarus
No Longer Silent

Brookhaven author Liz Lazarus pens her third book. Like her two previous books, Liz Lazarus’s…

Zipline PlayScape, Friedman’s latest brand, keeps “children of busy parents amused for hours on end.”
Foam, Fun and Functionality

Louis Friedman’s business empire is built on boundless creativity and innovation. For nearly 20 years,…

Colored cabinets are just one way to elevate the design of a laundry room, says Danielle Stanley, design coordinator at Renew Properties.
Laundry Room Love

Laundry may not be fun, but the space you do it in can be. Tucked…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
EDITOR’S CORNER – JUNE 2021

Music has a funny way of working into our psyches, doesn’t it? I can hear…

Atlanta Buckhead AREA FARMERS MARKETS
LOCAL FLAVOR

SHOP GARDEN FRESH GOODNESS AT AREA FARMERS MARKETS. From juicy Georgia peaches and fried apple…

The rooftop pool at The Joseph offers a view of downtown Nashville.
A Southern Rose

The Joseph is Nashville at its most refined. The honkey-tonk bars and plethora of historical…

Front row (L-R): Jackie Cannizzo, Brandon Wilson, Serena Ellingsworth, Jonathan Grant. Back row (L-R): Brandynn Campbell, Jonah Bushell
Creating Leaders

Changing lives! The C5 Georgia Youth Foundation recently received a $225,000 Chickfil- A True Inspiration…

Ballard Designs’ Solar LED Lanterns
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JUNE 2021

Bring a romantic glow to your garden pathway, porch or patio with Ballard Designs’ Solar…

Entrepreneur Nicole Walters
Family First

Entrepreneur Nicole Walters tackles reality TV in “She’s The Boss”. Nicole Walters, star of the…

Free + True Raw + Wild Illuminating Honey Mask
MASK STRATEGY

FROM HYDRATION TO BRIGHTENING, THESE POWERFUL BEAUTY TOOLS PACK A PUNCH. If you’re like me,…

TIPS FOR TAKING CARE OF YOUR SENIOR PET
Better With Age

TWO ATLANTA-BASED ANIMAL EXPERTS SHARE TOP TIPS FOR TAKING CARE OF YOUR SENIOR PET. Much…

iAccess - 15 MINUTES WITH BRANDON WINFIELD
15 MINUTES WITH BRANDON WINFIELD

It was Brandon Winfield’s first day as program manager for the It Takes a Village…

The variety of works at Jackson Fine Art, including the landscape below from artist Angela West, provides a wealth of gift-giving ideas.
Gifts from the HeART

Pick a memorable piece for brides, dads and grads this month. The conundrum of gift…

Tempting tacos of all varieties are the epitome of fresh, hot and south-of-theborder satisfying.
NO BONES ABOUT IT

Westside’s Bone Garden Cantina: the ultimate soul food! Diners walking up the short flight of…

“Real Housewives” star Cynthia Bailey
GOLDEN GIRL

From model to entrepreneur, “Real Housewives” star Cynthia Bailey continues to shine! The greatest lesson…

Left: Liza Montag, Caroline Andros and Cate Thompson, students from The Lovett School, painted HeArt Boards to honor healthcare workers and donated them to the A.G. Rhodes Nursing Home.
Healing Powers

Art boosts spirits. After a disappointing art show in Paris in the early ’80s, Atlanta-based…

Founder of rnnr Kate Arsenault
Running For It

Founder of rnnr Kate Arsenault wants all runs to be fun Chamblee-born Kate Arsenault developed…