Buckhead Fine Arts Festival
SEPT. 18-19 Buckhead Fine Arts Festival 259 Buckhead Ave. Noon-6pm on Saturday, 11am-5pm on Sunday Free Gather the family and your dog, and head to Buckhead Village to peruse the works of approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelers and more. buckheadartsfestival.com
Enjoy a Run with your Fellow Buckhead Residents
EVERY TUESDAY Buckhead Runs 3242 Peachtree Rd. NE. 6pm Free Join your fellow Buckhead residents for a run along one of the 2-, 3- or 5-mile workouts. livablebuckhead.com/events
Food That Rocks
SEPT. 23-25 Food That Rocks City Springs Times vary Ticket prices vary; must be 21 or older Purchase a timed ticket for your three-hour session, where you can enjoy unlimited tastings from participating restaurants plus sips of wine, beer and cocktails. foodthatrocks.org
Kenny G at the Atlanta Symphony Hall
SEPT. 26 Kenny G Atlanta Symphony Hall 8 pm Tickets start at $39.50 Spend the evening listening to the sweet sounds of soft jazz as Kenny G takes the stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall. aso.org/events
Jazz on the Patio at The Joy Cafe
EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Jazz on the Patio 1100 Peachtree St. NE., Ste. 110 6-9 pm Free entry The Joy Cafe invites you to enjoy the sweet sounds of jazz with The Lauren Seay Three as you sip cocktails and have a tasty meal. joycafeatl.com
Divine Madubike – Bank of America Student Leaders
Congratulations go out to North Springs High School’s Divine Madubike, who is just one of five Atlanta high school students chosen to participate in the Bank of America Student Leaders summer program, which prepares students to enter the workforce through skill-building and leadership development. 7447 Roswell Rd. NE. fultonschools.org/northspringshs
Local Teen Wins Outstanding Talent
During the recent Miss Georgia Outstanding Teen competition, Miss Greater Atlanta’s Outstanding Teen Catherine Kitchens was named the Outstanding Teen Talent. A Sandy Springs resident, Kitchens played “What a Wonderful World” on the harp for her talent and finished in the top 15 in the overall competition. missgeorgia.net
Riverwood Welcomes New Coach
Riverwood High School recently announced the hiring of Cierra Jackson as its new head girls basketball coach for the Lady Raiders team. Jackson brings a wealth of experience to the position, most recently from Flowery Branch High School, where she served as the JV girls head coach. 5900 Raider Dr. riverwoodathletics.com
SSEF Tutoring Teams
In response to COVID-19, the Sandy Spring Education Force launched an online tutoring program called “SSEF Tutoring Teams,” which paired high school students at Riverwood International Charter High School with students at Ison Springs Elementary. The program was such a success that it will be expanding next year to pair North Springs High School students […]
My East Cobb’s Best Of 2021 Winners
BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Taqueria Tsunami Taqueria Tsunami takes the best flavors from the Far East and South of the Border to dish up a variety of fusion tacos, salads, appetizers and cocktails in a contemporary setting. The upbeat atmosphere makes for a fun night out. Bring in the family for Taqueria Tykes Tuesdays, where kids […]
