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BY: Ginger Strejcek

RAD HATTER

DISCOVER A WORLD OF MILLINERY MAGIC AT BUCKHEAD VILLAGE

Whether stepping out in a jazzy fedora, saddling up with a rugged Stetson or showing off a frilly derby-worthy fascinator, hats have long captured the collective imagination for reasons both practical and pretty with a storied history that dates back to before 3,000 BC. Experience the artisan craft of hat-making first-hand in a two-hour session at B.M. Franklin at Buckhead Village.

Led by expert hatters in small group settings with a six-person max, the workshop features an introduction followed by an interactive demonstration of the age-old techniques and tools of the trade. Those who want to take home their own topper at a discounted rate, can customize it from the ground up, accessorizing with a stash of handmade trinkets and vintage materials.

“People wear hats for many different reasons,” says Brandon Franklin, founder and head designer, whose passion was ignited while working at Worth & Worth, one of New York City’s oldest hat shops. “Fashion statements are great, but a lot of times they end up being trends that come and go. If you combine ergonomics and style into a piece, you will never want to take it off. This is the mark of a quality hat that lasts a lifetime.”

THE ART OF HAT-MAKING EXPERIENCE AT B.M. FRANKLIN

Fridays in September 6-8:30 p.m. $100 Buckhead Village 256 Buckhead Ave. N.E. Atlanta 30305 470.523.5800 bmfranklinco.com

B.M. Franklin pairs traditional crafting techniques with modern design innovations to create custom hats.

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BUZZ

Jump into a marshmallow world of fun and games at Candytopia, filled with imaginative playscapes, cool art and sweet treats.

Sugar Rush

CANDY-COATED CONFECTIONS ARE BACK IN BUCKHEAD

After a sweet run in 2019, Candytopia is back in town for another round of rainbow-sprinkled fun. Staged next to Buckhead’s “Disco Kroger,” the interactive art installation rivals Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory with a dozen environments to explore and a goody bag of treats to collect along the way. New this year: a jungle room, an Atlanta theme wall and one super-sized swing.

“We’ve brought an imaginative wonderland to life for you to experience with all five of your senses,” says John Goodman, CEO of Youtopia Entertainment.

In addition to the signature gallery of works, including pop-art celebrity portraits and animal sculptures created entirely out of pieces of candy, the attraction is jam-packed with playful touches such as a confetti spinner and marshmallow tsunami. Snap a selfie in one of the surreal settings with gigantic bouncy balls, color-changing beads and a maze of neon lights and mirrors.

CANDYTOPIA

Through September $28, $20 (ages 4-12), free (3 & under) 3330 Piedmont Road N.E., Space 17 Atlanta 30305 candytopia.com

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Tasty Bites

Restaurants from around the city will be slingin’ wings at this annual festival, served up with frosty brews and an afternoon of entertainment.

WINGS, BEER AND LIVE MUSIC ON TAP IN SANDY SPRINGS

Savor the flavor of the best wings in town at the fourth annual Slingin’ Wings Festival on Oct. 9 in Sandy Springs. Held outdoors at City Springs, the event features an eclectic mix of restaurants, from Hudson Grille to Three Dollar Cafe, along with live music by local bands.

Saucy shenanigans include a wing eating contest (the standing record is 32 wings in three minutes) and a wing toss with mighty morsels flung bowl-to-bowl. There’s also a contest, where the Best Creative Wing Sauce category has turned out a Mango Habanero dry rub, Coca-Cola BBQ and Thai sticky sauce.

“The chicken wing is the star of the show. Our attendees love that we have over 50 different varieties of wings all in one place to taste,” says festival co-founder and organizer Jonathan Colon of Sandy Springs.

The community event supports Releash Atlanta, a dog rescue group.

SLINGIN’ WINGS FESTIVAL

Oct. 9 Noon-6 p.m. $12 (includes 4 wing vouchers; additional wings $1 each). Heritage Sandy Springs 6110 Blue Stone Road Sandy Springs 30328 slinginwingsfestival.com

BIG PEACH SIZZLER 10K & 5K Sept. 6

milesforcf.org/sizzler Make tracks to this sporty fundraiser for cystic fibrosis with a runner- and walker-friendly course that follows Peachtree Road from Chamblee through Brookhaven to Buckhead. The post-race party features music, food, beer and vendors. The event is a 2022 AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Free parking/shuttle service. The 5K begins at 7 a.m. at Brookhaven MARTA Station and the 10K begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Chamblee MARTA Station.

BUCKHEAD FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Sept. 18-19

buckheadartsfestival.com Browse an impressive showcase of juried works by 100-plus painters, photographers, sculptors, jewelers and more with artist demonstrations, live acoustic music and food vendors.

MONARCHS & MARGARITAS DUNWOODY NATURE CENTER MEADOW Sept. 18, 6-9 p.m.

dunwoodynature.org/ monarchs-and-margaritas Enjoy an elegant evening outdoors at this party-in-the-park, with live music, dinner and drinks, and a live and silent auction. The annual gala supports the Dunwoody Nature Center’s mission of inspiring a love of nature, educating future generations and preserving the land.

SYNCHRONICITY THEATRE’S “THE BLUEST EYE” Sept. 24-Oct. 17

synchrotheatre.com Live theater is back at Synchronicity, where the season kicks off with a riveting tale by Nobel Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison. Pecola, a young African American girl, desires nothing more than blue eyes to escape the oppression of her dark skin as she grapples with life in the wake of the Great Depression.

SECOND SELF’S COMEDY NIGHT ON THE LAWN Sept. 24, 8-10:30 p.m.

secondselfbeer.com Yuk it up at this monthly event for adults hosted outside the taproom as host Vas Sanchez introduces some of the funniest comedians in Atlanta. Bring chairs or blankets; seating is also provided.

Guests mingle in the VIP area.

Darrell Brown and Shirley Langley, Matt Thompson and Myrna Antar

Guests had the opportunity to bid for coveted items. Brenda Isaac and Lorna Campbell

EATS AND BEATS

STORY: H.M. Cauley

Bring together delectable dishes from top area chefs, auction items for far-flung vacation destinations and live entertainment, and the result is a gathering destined to raise money for a worthy cause. That was the scene at Guardian Works in July when about 600 guests packed the Westside space for Eats and Beats in support of the Children of Conservation, a local nonprofit dedicated to conserving and protecting endangered species in Africa through education, habitat preservation and support for those who do the work. Food was curated from chefs at Local Three, The Southern Gentleman, Dantanna’s and Legendary Events, to name a few. Kevn Kinney from Drivin N Cryin and the Manga African Dance troupe gave live performances. Auction items that added to the more than $70,000 raised included trips to Jamaica, Italy and Lake Tahoe, along with fashion and home accessories from Atlanta designer Kimberly McDonald. But the most unusual items that drew attention: art works, photographs and paintings made by chimpanzees at Children of Conservation sanctuaries!

Manga African Dancers entertained guests. The Southern Gentleman delighted guests with hearty bites.

WHAT SUP?

Select Model Alexandra Ott has a laugh in between takes for our cover shoot at Sandy Springs’ Morgan Falls Overlook Park.

PHOTO: Sara Hanna

MLS# 96478

MLS# 96478 | $1,599,000 | Lot 15 | ONE Level

MLS# 96785

Main Level Floorplan

MLS# 96785 | $1,899,000 | Lot 7 | TWO Levels

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Main Level Floorplan

RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | INTERIOR | EXTERIOR

A cadre of satisfied customers is the mark of any successful business, and it’s a goal Scott Csaszar takes seriously. As CEO and Founder of Flawless Painting, he’s been exceeding expectations with indoor and outdoor painting projects for more than 21 years, after being downsized by corporate America. He saw Atlanta’s need for a high-quality painting company and has built his business with a philosophy of “one house, one satisfied customer at a time” and his professional motto of “attention to detail is our distinction.”

Scott uses his decades of management and business experience along with the skills he learned working with his older brother’s construction company, to help Flawless Painting thrive. The perseverance and grit he developed through his days as a semi-pro baseball player continue to help him in everyday business operations. He covers the greater Atlanta area, working with new homes upgrades, simplifying, second homes, businesses and retirement communities. Scott continues to grow and network with top professionals in Real Estate, Design and General Construction, to be an extension of each other’s services. He appreciates the entire process and feels a sense of satisfaction as the projects come full circle. Scott attributes a large part of Flawless Painting’s success to his ability to attract quality, skilled painters. He prides himself on developing long-term relationships and taking care of his employees.

Scott has had the opportunity to work on multiple TV shows in Atlanta, and he recently stepped into an exciting new project, painting the interior and exterior of a house in Rosemary Beach, Florida to be featured on an upcoming HGTV special.

While the majority of Scott’s business is residential, he also enjoys the more complicated commercial projects, including churches, car dealerships, medical offices and finished spaces. Scott’s consistent focus on the customer has earned him the coveted Houzz Customer Service Award for the past seven consecutive years.

Most recently Scott has decided to take on a new challenge and expand to the well-known Emerald Coast along Highway 30A. He’s eager to bring his signature philosophy of keeping his customers happy to Florida.

Stunning Home in Highlands Country Club

HIGHLANDS, NORTH CAROLINA

JUDY MICHAUD & MITZI RAUERS

Judy: (828) 371-0730 | judy@bhhsmmr.com Mitzi: (404) 218-9123 | mitzi@bhhsmmr.com No expense was spared in the craftsmanship in this gorgeous home! The elegant living room with high, coffered ceilings and a stone fireplace with carved custom mantle are reminiscent of a Scottish manor house. The great room boasts a large two-story stone fireplace, a wet bar, and cathedral wood ceiling with a custom antler chandelier. A wall of stone and glass doors lead onto the covered porch that has stone flooring, another floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and panoramic mountain views. The kitchen includes a large walk-in pantry and wood island with seating. The dining room has walls of windows that overlook the beautiful yard and stone terrace that offers an outdoor kitchen, hidden waterfall, and another stone fireplace. There are two master suites that include spa-styled baths and private sitting rooms. Six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a theatre room, and more. MLS# 95883 | $5,000,000 Read more about this magnificent home in our new online magazine, ELEVATE. See details below!

ELEVATE

OUR NEW ONLINE MAGAZINE

We are proud to introduce our new online magazine! Created to be a “field guide to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau,” ELEVATE features a calendar of events plus articles on local businesses in our area. Future issues will be produced quarterly and will expand to include charitable organizations and more. Find out what makes the Plateau so special by scanning the QR code or go online here: https://online. flippingbook.com/view/889208323/. No sign up or subscription required!

828.526.1717 | MeadowsMountainRealty.com

488 Main St, Highlands, NC | 2334 Cashiers Rd, Highlands, NC | 196 Burns Street, Cashiers, NC