A few months ago, I attended a showcase show at 7 Stages Theater in Little Five Points, a neighborhood in Atlanta. Dance had been something that I had grown up around, but let's just say that this 6'4", 200 lbs guy found his home on the football field and not the stage. Many of my friends in high school and college were involved in their dance programs, and I surprisingly enjoyed watching my friends perform their passions.During the showcase, I saw a handful of different companies … [Read more...]
Southern Culture HOMEGROWN in Nashville
New York and LA have received plenty of attention for art and design. If you keep up with news and culture, then you will have seen that the Southeastern region has been making their way into the national spotlight for many reasons including design. The culture and style that is influencing those north of the Mason-Dixon Line is powered by key characteristics in the South. Don't believe me? Checkout New York City's new restaurants who have been serving up smoked pork, shrimp and grits, and … [Read more...]
Made: Southern Designers Using Their Hands
Resourcefulness is one of those words that comes to mind when folks think of the South. The heritage and culture from the old South still stands today; Don't throw something away that can still be useful for another. Much of the South is still covered with farm land where everything can have a second life. I have found that those assumptions are true in the city as well. Our brothers and sisters spending time in the corn and cotton fields aren't alone in their desire to live off of their … [Read more...]
Virginia-Highland’s Summerfest 2011
Very few festivals standout in my mind as an overall amazing experience. There are plenty of festivals around Atlanta, many of which are fun, but not all of them are made for everyone in the community. The small neighborhood of Atlanta, Virginia-Highland, offers one of the best all around festivals in the city. It is a community centered event that has everything for everyone.Summerfest 2011 begins on Friday, but that special part is exclusive to the families living in the neighborhood of … [Read more...]