experiencing the flavor at the songwriter’s soul kitchen
In September 2008, I got to experience one of the most magically memorable events of my adult life. Part of the reason I haven't written about it here yet, is because it's always proven hard for me to put everything about that experience into words. But I figured it'd be better to do a bad job of recapping the moment, than not to share it at all. So here goes.... I just got back in town late last night from a week of hectic travel for work. And here I am back on the road again, braving Friday afternoon Labor Day ...
a fleeting bloom in winter – gloAtl’s performance at lenox square mall
Lauri Stallings has a knack for befuddling audiences with her art. When I first heard of Bloom, the site-specific dance performance that would take place in the arteries of – of all places – Lenox Mall, my first response was a wrinkled brow and a head scratch. Why Lenox Mall? Why not a venue that would be more suited to the art form than a place characterized by crowded consumerism? Yet, I was intrigued enough to brave the weekend throngs and hellacious parking lot to catch a glimpse of gloAtl’s final performance of Bloom, which was set to begin at ...
copycat brunch – the social house’s farmstead eggs benedict
When I first reviewed The Social House in 2008, I couldn't say enough good things about the place. The homey, retro decor and the menu - featuring standard breakfast and brunch classics with a little somethin' extra - quickly catapulted Lorenzo Wyche's newest venture to the top of my 'favorite places for breakfast in Atlanta' list. Since the restaurant's opening, however, the long waits and occasionally inconsistent food have made it lose some of its lustre for me. But there's one favorite from The Social House that I still regularly crave for weekend brunch. The Farmstead - one of 5 variations ...
before black dynamite and bushido brown
Alright, so if you don’t already know (or don’t already have your own bootleg copy), Black Dynamite comes out on DVD today. This hilariously authentic spoof of 70s blaxploitation films features Michael Jai White (of Spawn and other B-movie fame) as the ass-kicking, smack-fighting, lady killer, Black Dynamite, who will stop at nothing to avenge his brother’s death and clean up the ‘hood. The movie premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, but unfortunately, was largely overshadowed by the heavier-themed Precious. However, Black Dynamite has gotten a lot of positive reviews from critics, and I for one think it’s impressive to ...
atlanta travel – touring the future on the beltline (as seen on trazzler)
Usually, if you want to get to know a city, you visit monuments of its past. But if you really want to get to know Atlanta, you can also take a tour of its future. The Beltline—a multi-year, multi-billion dollar urban renewal effort—is also a symbol of the things Atlantans love most about their town: its historic neighborhoods, urban green spaces, and its legacy of rising from the ashes. Today, the Beltline isn’t much more than 22 miles of abandoned, overgrown rail lines. But enthusiastic tour guides will lead you by bus, bike, or foot on a journey behind the ...
new amerykah part 2 – official album leak today
I was on Twitter earlier than usual this morning and came across this from @fatbellybella (Erykah Badu's Twitter handle): At 3:33 pm Tomorrow . Friday . The official leak ... erykahbadu.com In late 2009, Badu announced that she would release the long-awaited followup to her 2008 album, New Amerykah Part 1: 4th World War this year. Entitled, New Amerykah Part 2: Return of the Ankh, this will be the artist's fifth studio album, containing 11 tracks and featuring collaborations with Georgia Anne Muldrow, 9th Wonder, and the late J Dilla. Badu has said that New Amerykah Part 2 will bear a less 'socio-political' tone than Part ...
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experiencing the flavor at the songwriter’s soul kitchen
In September 2008, I got to experience one of the most magically memorable events of my adult life. Part of the reason I haven’t written about it here yet, is because it’s always proven hard for me to put everything about that experience into words. But I figured it’d be better to do a bad job of recapping the moment, than not to share it at all. So here goes…. I just got...
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copycat brunch – the social house’s farmstead eggs benedict
When I first reviewed The Social House in 2008, I couldn’t say enough good things about the place. The homey, retro decor and the menu - featuring standard breakfast and brunch classics with a little somethin’ extra – quickly catapulted Lorenzo Wyche’s newest venture to the top of my ‘favorite places for breakfast in Atlanta’ list. Since the restaurant’s opening,...
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of snakes, slaves, and shamrocks – fact and fiction surrounding st. patrick’s day
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those really random holidays that lots of Americans celebrate mainly because it gives us an excuse to get drunk, wear green, and pinch total strangers. But few know the real story about the man who originally inspired the celebration, and even less about the images associated with the annual bacchanalian festival. So I thought I’d share and dispel some of the most common myths and misconceptions associated with St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick was Irish. Nope. St. Patrick, whose original name was Maewyn Succat (Can... [Read more ]
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atlanta travel – touring the future on the beltline (as seen on trazzler)
Usually, if you want to get to know a city, you visit monuments of its past. But if you really want to get to know Atlanta, you can also take a tour of its future. The Beltline—a multi-year, multi-billion dollar urban renewal effort—is also a symbol of the things Atlantans love most about their town: its historic neighborhoods, urban green spaces, and its legacy of rising from the ashes. Today, the Beltline isn’t much more than 22 miles of abandoned, overgrown rail lines. But enthusiastic tour guides will lead you by bus, bike, or foot on... [Read more...]
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looking for daily atlanta deals? meet scoutmob.
If you’re not already signed up for Scoutmob, you’re missing out on some great deals at restaurants, bars, and shops in Atlanta. Haven’t heard of Scoutmob? Maybe you’ve heard of its parent company, Skyblox. If you’ve ever linked into the wi-fi network at intown Atlanta joints like Joe’s Coffee in EAV, or No Mas Cantina in Castleberry Hill, you’ve no doubt seen the Skyblox home page. The company was founded about two years ago by former Earthlink employees, and initially started as a secure wi-fi... [Read more...]
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a fleeting bloom in winter – gloAtl’s performance at lenox square mall
Lauri Stallings has a knack for befuddling audiences with her art. When I first heard of Bloom, the site-specific dance performance that would take place in the arteries of – of all places – Lenox Mall, my first response was a wrinkled brow and a head scratch. Why Lenox Mall? Why not a venue that would be more suited to the art form than a place characterized by crowded consumerism? Yet, I was intrigued enough to brave the weekend throngs and hellacious parking lot to catch a glimpse of gloAtl’s final performance of Bloom, which was set to... [Read more...]
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spiderman saves obama’s inauguration
Just saw a USA Today article about a special inauguration edition of a Spider Man comic book. Obama and SpiderMan giving each other a ‘fist bump’? Wow. How crazy is that? Furthermore, how crazy is it that I WANT one!? cheers, k Read More →
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if there’s a cure for this…
…seriously, I don’t want it. But I still think it’s funny as all hell. And I love that it’s from “the makers of Damitol”. cheers, k Read More →
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the bonvivant gets down to business
“The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he’s always doing both.” -James A. Michener I’ve been writing this blog for about a year and a half now. For those of you who’ve been reading for a while,... [Read more...]
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