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Abundant Life 31Affordable Contracting 99Alan Belinky DDS 53A-1 Insurance Benefits 12Acorn 32All The Best 92Antiques of Vinings 20Body Proud - Mindy Casellanos 53Boland McCamy 89Broadway Across America 33Carpet Dry Tech 66Center Academy 86Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center 82Cheryl Dra Interiors 97Childrens Health Care 5Cobb Hardware 94Curves for Women 81Delmar Gardens 37Emory Adventist 47Fabric & Fringe 70Fireplace Company 37First Landmark 27Fresh N Fit 54Georgia Memorial Park 46Geico 66Golden Rugs 16GracePointe Marietta 80Halo Salon 11Hearing Solutions 67Heck & Co. 91Imperial Carpet 31J. Christopers 63Johnson Ferry Baptist 10Juleps 93Kennesaw Dental Care 70Kennesaw State Continuing Education 21Korean War Veterans 49Leather Gallery & Bedding Center 26Mable House Amphet 73

Magnolia Room 62Manders Dental 91Marietta Camp Meeting 86Marietta Hearing 4Marietta Museum of History 85Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art 90Mayes Ward - Dobbins Funeral Home 98Noble Pest Serices 40Northside Hospital 9Northside Hospital - Sleep Center 36Northside Hospital - Spine Center 77Northwest Bank & Trust 59Out of The Park 24Perry Winkle's 11Piedmont Hospital 100Pinnacle Orthopaedics 55Plastic Surgery Center of the South 30Primrose 76Resurgens 13Roswell Street Baptist 26Sams BBQ 1 59Savannah Court 88Solaris 3Spot On Consulting 96State Farm 93Steve Rayman 41Sundial Plumbing 71Tee One Up 16The Bottoms Group 7The Framery 88Ty Young Inc 43United Community Bank 17Vintage Cabinets 42Waldenbooks 83Waverly Hotel 72Wellstar 2White Rabbit 95Williamson Brothers 54Winnwood Retirement 25

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ff ee aa tt uu rr ee ss14 PERKS FOR POP Here’s a guide to what dad really wants on Father’s Day

18 CANVASSING CLASS Up close with dk Gallery owner Donna Krueger

22 HE JOLTED JOE Looking back on the Marietta resident who halted DiMaggio’s streak

34 FROM KSU TO CANOPY North Georgia’s newest attraction springs from Kennesaw inspiration

38 PARKS GUIDE A rating of Cobb parks for kids by aSmyrna mom

44 HAVING A BALL Marietta couple and their passion forbocce ball

48 TRAVIS TRITT The country star plays the MHBA in June

68 BULLETS AND THE BLUE SKY Acworth artisan restoresantique weapons

78 PLANTING AND POTENTIAL Sope Creek special needsclass partners with parks

28 WINE Our expert matchmaker gives you great pairings

50 SPICE Casing Cobb for great BBQ

74 BLOOM The daylily duo and their wonderful creations

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10 NEWS AND NOTEWORTHY

82 FROM THE WEB

84 HIGHLIGHTS

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ON THE COVER: Ribs from Dave Poe’s BBQ.


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The word “fantastic” may not be subtle enough fortrue food writers, but it worked in that situation. Theman can cook a tender, savory piece of meat. I amalready looking forward to his creations at our manweekend this year.Another barbecue king I know is Smyrna’s Clint

Meador. Clint is the type of guy who can wax on thesubtleties of the type of wood you can use to smoke apiece of meat. It is not unusual to hear him say he isdriving to his dad’s house in Taylorsville to pick upsome pecan or apple wood. Is the drive worth theeffort? I think so. Let me put it this way. I wrote inthis column a few years ago about how I don’t liketurkey. Well, Clint smoked us a whole turkey a fewyears ago. I told my wife I would take a bite to bepolite. Then, I ate about half of the massive bird.Since then, the only turkey I will ever consider eatinghas got to be smoked.The most unique barbecue maestro I know is

Scottie Morine. Scottie works with us here at CobbLife as our maintenance guru. The thing that makesScottie unique is he is not from the South. Not by along shot. (Can you say Massachusetts?) And, yet,his barbecue is some of the best I have ever had. Theman possesses about a dozen grills and smokers andliterally has an outdoor kitchen. He cooks everythingon the grill and I’m not exaggerating. All your meats,all your vegetables and even a few desserts.Since I found a few years ago that Scottie was seri-

ous about cooking out, he has provided me with tonsof great advice and even occasionally brings me insome of his barbecue creations.The last time he blessed me with some barbecue he

dropped off a plastic bag stuffed with smoked porkfor me while I was out of the office.He saw me the next day and asked how my family

liked it.“My family?” I replied. “What do you mean? That

pork didn’t make it home, I ate it for lunch.”“For lunch? But, that was over a pound of pork.”“I know, thanks.”I am not advocating that everyone learn how to

grill. Some folks just lack patience or talent withcooking over fire. However, I do strongly recom-mend you find a friend with the talent. They canmake a good Summer evening great.Best,

Mark Wallace Maguire

Barbecue.BBQ.‘Cue.

However, you spell it or whatever you name it, it is a stapleof Summer as much as fresh watermelon, the sound of baseballon the radio and the constant stick of humidity.Of course, for the serious gurus of the grill, there is no sea-

son for barbecue or rather to barbecue. (Unlike some, I think itis interchangeable as a verb and a noun). For those chosen few,the smell of smoke, the gathering of wood andthe marinating of meat is a weekly ritual regard-less of cold, rain, heat or even snow.While I can use my gas grill and cook up a

decent batch of steaks, hamburger, lamb orchicken, I have not come close to mastering theart of cooking barbecue. It is another level ofexistence that is a mix of art, science andpatience.However, I am blessed to know a few of those

who have.Adam Chesney, a former Cobb resident and longtime friend

of mine, is one of the best at cooking barbecue. I’ve knownAdam for close to 17 years, but it wasn’t until about 1998 thatwe both started seriously getting into grilling. While I favoredgas, he was a charcoal man. We both started off with inexpen-sive meat – chicken. Back then his grill was a warped, ancienthibachi that had seen much better days. Oftentimes the grillwould sag and he would have to adjust the coals with a stick.And he burnt himself just about every time when he went toturn the legs (yes, being in our 20s then, we never thoughtabout actually using tongs or investing in a new grill).All that said, he still turned out some of the best, juiciest

chicken legs I’ve tasted.And Adam’s skills have only aged like a fine wine. The last

time I tasted his creations was during a “man weekend” with afew old college buddies last Summer. These days, he doesn’tuse sticks. Instead, he showed up armed with a smoker, a tonof wood and charcoal, a meat thermometer that came with aremote control and a gloriously huge cut of pork tenderloin.

F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R

A salute to theKINGS OF THE ‘Q



COBB LIFE June/July 201010

N E W S & N O T E W O R T H Y

Businesshonored

Polk Street Players making strides

Polk Street Players is heading into theSummer with a jolt

of momentum with several newannouncements. The group recentlyjoined the Metropolitan Area Theater

Awards, a group that was established in2004 to recognize excellence in Atlantaarea community and non-union profes-sional theater. The organization, with thehelp of a cadre of experienced volunteerjudges, annually gives theater awards in17 categories. There are more than 15theaters now participating in the awards

program.

The membership should bring credibili-ty, respect and provide additional market-ing opportunities for Polk Street Players.The Polk Street Players also added

another play to their Summer schedulethis year. "Hot Property" by Fred

Carmichael, will be on the Stellar Cellarstage July 9 to 17. Greg Fitzgerald willdirect. Also, Polk Street Players’ ownannual Appreciation/Awards Night is

scheduled for June 11.Information:

http://www.stjamesmarietta.com/Polk.St.Players/Main.html

DayThreeMedia Receives2010 Best of Marietta Award.For the second consecutiveyear, DayThreeMedia wasselected for the 2010 Best of

Marietta Award in theProduction Services category

by the U.S. CommerceAssociation. The award rec-ognized local businessesthroughout the nation that

achieve exceptional success.DayThreeMedia has dozensof high-profile clients includ-ing Garden Smart TV, PikeNursery, Right From The

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Cobb Life sends Henr y toa steak dinner

COBB LIFE June/July 2010 11

Larry A. Henry of Marietta won a free meal atLonghorn’s Steakhouse courtesy of Cobb Life maga-

zine. Henry’s name was drawn from dozens of residentswho signed up to receive the magazine free at the

Julianne Hough concert we sponsored earlier this year.Here, Henry is pictured with Cobb Life General

Manager Otis Brumby III.

Cobbauthorsnamed

‘must reads’

Two Cobb authors’ bookshave been named as

‘must reads’ by GeorgiaCenter for the Book. Ah,we hate to brag here at

Cobb Life, but we did fea-ture two of the latest

additions to thisesteemed list. Lauretta

Hannon, left, andJoshilyn Jackson’s books

were both named as‘Books all Georgians

should read 2010’ by theGeorgia Center for the

Book.The books were “The

Cracker Queen: AMemoir of a Jagged,

Joyful Life” by Hannonand “The Girl Who

Stopped Swimming” byJackson. Both authors

had been featured in pre-vious Cobb Life reading

guides. And here issomething else to consid-

er. Both authors live inPowder Springs. What isin the water down there?



The Ted’s Montana Grill in Marietta, at 3625 DallasHighway, took home “Best American” at Taste of West Cobb,held in late April. Ted’s served judges bison cheeseburgers,“salt-n’-pepper” onion rings with horseradish dipping sauce,crab cakes and scratch cookies. More than 30 eateries took

part in this annual foodfestival, which benefited the Hillgrove High School band andmusic education programs. Above, Ted’s Montana Grill staff

members, from left, Jim Bailey, Joe Priceand Ally Newton.

Buford-based OKA b. just released a new line of eco-friendly shoes that can be picked up at three Cobb

stores, Casabella in Marietta, Perrywinkle’s in Mariettaand the Polished Beauty Lounge in Smyrna. The line

prides itself on its comfort and the fact that the shoes arerecyclable and vegan-friendly. The shoes are made in the

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WhatDAD

really wants

BY ELAINE LAMONTAGNE �PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN GRAY

While enjoyingvacations,

sunshine andlazy days of

Summer, be sure to getbusy andnot forget

Father ’s Day!Mark it – Sunday,

June 20.

We want to make shop-ping for dad easy foryou with these uniquegifts with a twist, allavailable in yourneighborhood.

Here are a variety ofideas and price pointsthat offer far more than

ties and tools.

A great gift with a twist can befound at High Country Outfitters— the Big Green Egg. This

unconventional looking ceramiccooker (it literally looks like a biggreen egg) offers great flexibilityand convenience. It can grill asteak, slow-cook a tender

brisket, bake a loaf of bread orcake and steam fresh vegeta-bles. There are lots of acces-sories at the store to turn youinto a complete “egghead.”

Price: $635 to $750Where: The Avenue at

East CobbContact: 770.321.4780

Another unique High CountryOutfitters gift for Dad is the

Double Nest Hammock, whichcomes in an assortment of col-ors and can be presented andstored in condensed bags. Thedouble size accommodates twopeople who are either romanticsnugglers or very cold. ($64.95for hammocks, straps for hang-ing are $19.98 — plus it can beconverted into a tent with aDryFly Rain Tarp for $79.95.)


Here’s a twist on a classic.You can get dad this tailorednatural straw hat with a band

from H. Stockton.

Price: $45Where: 3625 Cumberland

BlvdContact: 770.984.1111

One of Atlanta’s finest men’sstores since 1963, H.

Stockton is known to offerclothing and products of qual-ity, character and lasting serv-

ice — and is famous for itsred box gift packaging.Youmight also want to browse abit more for a gift there. Otherideas include Jack Blackmen’s skincare products

including Double Duty FaceMoisturizer ($28), vintagesterling silver money clips

and cufflinks — not what youtypically

see ($88 to $150) and EyeBob reading glasses —truly distinct designs ($65).

Mori Luggage offers a whimsical64 oz. Jumbo Flask that clearlywon’t fit in a back pocket, but it’sa great conversation piece.

Price: $24.95Where: The Avenue at

East CobbVinings JubileeTown Center Mall

Other worthy unique MoriLuggage gifts for Dad:

Traveling Bar ($125) features aleather travel case which stores

bottled wine or liquor along withfour stainless steel cups, a smalltray, bottle opener and jigger.You might also want to checkout a Luggage Scale for

suitcases. These very usefuldevices make Dads extremelyhappy as they avoid overweightluggage charges at the airports– and you can feel confidentbefore leaving your house!

There is a basic one that comeswith a tape measure ($9.95) as

well as a digital version

Undoubtedly, Apple’s new iPad isthe most sought-after technology gift.The newly released product letsusers browse the Web, read and

send email, enjoy and share photos,watch HD videos, listen to music,play games, read ebooks and moreusing a revolutionary multi-touch userinterface. Just ½” thick and weighing1.5 pounds — thinner and lighterthan the smallest of laptops — it

delivers up to 10 hours of battery lifeper charge.

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Another worthy uniquePottery Barn gift for Dad isa Conversation Table

Topics box. Let’s face it, many menaren’t necessarily knownfor their conversation skills– they just need a little

nudge! Each plexiglass cube con-tains sets of topic cardsfrom different generations— the 1960s, ‘70s and

‘80s — depending on yourDad’s age or interests.Fun gift for Dad and thewhole family ($25).


Here’s an item with a twist from CobbCounty’s own FJ Lancaster — a belted

Cow belt. The most unusual design features the“History of the World According to

Streaking” – yes, naked people. Theseare created by a family in Maine and acow is cleverly hidden in each one.

Price: $42Where: 1205 Johnson Ferry Road

Contact: 770.509.7433


This therapeutic device, called “TheStick,” is used by millions of profes-sional, collegiate and high school

athletes as well as suburban dads. Itis designed to compress and stretchmuscles, augmenting the flow ofbody fluids — allowing muscles tofeel better, work harder, last longer

and recover faster. It can be used onall parts of the body before or after

muscle strains.

Price: Starting at $27 to $47Where: Fleet Feet,

224 Johnson Ferry RoadContact: 770.255.3338

Other worthy unique Fleet Feet giftsfor Dad include Stuffitts ($24.95).

These are quirky looking stuffed feetin different sizes and colors that easi-ly fit into athletic sneakers and shoesto absorb all moisture – it’s healthyfor feet and keeps closets smellingclean! You might also want to checkout Fuel Belt hydration items (rangefrom $12 to $46). These are for theactive runner and include lightweightbelts to conveniently hold beverages,cell phones, keys and race numberattachments plus handy beverage

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The dk Gallery on the Marietta Square includes a diverse selection of original art, featuring emergingand established contemporary painters and sculptors of the South. The gallery is housed in a late 1800sstorefront that has been renovated to maintain the aesthetic interest and charm of its glory days. Topright, owner Donna Krueger is passionate about art.


DONNAKRUEGER

COLLECTOR TURNS LOVE OF ART INTO BUSINESS

BY MEREDITH PRUDEN � PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN GRAY

Donna Krueger is fresh, fun and fash-ionable, and she’s living her dream.Formerly a full-time mother, Kruegerlooked at the new chapter in her children’s’lives as an opportunity to find her personalpassion. Only two years ago, Krueger’s sonwas starting college and her older daughterwas already well on her way to earning her

college diploma. But, rather than sittingaround the house suffering from empty nestsyndrome, Krueger wrote a new chapter inher own life as well.

The result?dk Gallery, an upscale art gallery

and staple of the Marietta Square since2008. Krueger, and her husband Kerry,

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been art lovers, collectors andgallery patrons for many years butfirst had the idea of turning theirlove of art into a business during atrip to the family cabin in BlueRidge only three years ago. “I gotto be really close friends with thegallery owner at High Country inBlue Ridge,” Krueger said. “Wealways talked about opening agallery together and then shedecided to sell hers. I thoughtabout buying High Country butreally wanted to stay in Marietta.”

Lucky for locals she did! Afterreturning from Blue Ridge,Krueger found a potential site forher gallery on the square.

Although it took some time,Krueger says she knew it was theright choice the minute she saw thefuture home of dk Gallery.

“I sat on the bench outside andasked God if this is what I shoulddo,” she said. “It just doesn’t getany better than this … it’s a dreamcome true.”

Left, a close up look at one ofdk Gallery’s featured artist glassblower Tadashi Torii’s vase.


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Krueger set about rebuilding thetired space into a hip, modern whitewall gallery reminiscent of theChelsea/SoHo area galleries in NewYork City. But, it’s not just thegallery style that is dynamic andengaging. The art, expertly placedthroughout the gallery, whether hungon walls or displayed on floors andtables is true, authentic, emotive andalways finds a way to be somehownew in perspective. And, there’s a lit-tle something for everyone is bothstyle and price point. The one con-stant? dk Gallery carries only originalwork by local Southern artists, soyou’ll find no reprints and know nostrangers here. “I want people to dis-cover the joy of original art,”Krueger said. “Some people under-stand that joy immediately and, forothers, it takes time before they fallin love.”

Whether you’re already an avidcollector or are still falling in love,Krueger can help you discover yourpassion too. Krueger and her teamreally get to know their patrons andwill even make special arrangementslike in-home consultations andextended payment plans uponrequest. Find a piece of art, find afriend, and find a sense of communitywith Donna Krueger and dk Gallery.And, don’t forget to join the dkGallery team for First Friday ArtWalks and Artist’s Alley!

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DISMANTLINGJOE DIMAGGIO

In mid-summer, around July 17th,there likely will be some media reference to the stopping ofJoe DiMaggio’s celebrated hitting streak almost seventyyears ago.

The Yankee Clipper had hit in 56 straight gameswhen the Yankees arrived in Cleveland for a three-gameseries with the Indians in July 1941. NewYork won thefirst game, with Joe coming up with three hits. In the sec-ond game of the series, however, he would go hitless to thedismay of most of the 67,468 fans who showed up.

BY LORAN SMITH � PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE BAGBY FAMILY



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They were convinced that if DiMaggio’s streak cameto an end, it would likely be the next day when BobFeller was scheduled to start for the Indians.It was a Georgia boy who actuallystopped DiMaggio in his final at bat.Jim Bagby Jr. was on the mound in the eighth inning when he forced DiMaggioto hit into a double play with the bases loaded.One of Jim’s sons, Tom or Charlie, (the latter captain of the 1963-64 Georgia

basketball team) will probably get a call from a sportswriter before the anniver-sary date. That happens almost every year. “It happened to my dad, too,” saysCharlie, also a pitcher who played at Georgia and is now an accountant inTampa, Florida.Recently, Charlie sent a copy of his dad’s type-written notes of how the streak

came to an end, pages produced on an old manual typewriter that associatestragedy with his dad’s high moment as a big leaguer. More about that later.Jim Bagby Jr. was a second-generation pitcher for the Indians. His father, Jim

Sr., known as “Old Sarge,” won 31 games for the Indians in 1920 and was thefirst pitcher to hit a home run in the modern World Series — in 1920 against theBrooklyn Robins. (It was a year later when the team took the name“Dodgers.”) “Old Sarge” was born in Barnett, a rural community nearCrawfordville, just a few miles from Interstate 20.If you review the Bagbys’ records, you could say that baseball was good to

the family, except for the fact that players of that era made meager salaries.Both father and son played in the World Series (Jim Jr.’s time came when theBoston Red Sox of Ted Williams lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1946). Whentheir playing days ended, the Bagbys had to seek gainful employment.Bagby Jr. became a draftsman at Lockheed in Marietta after baseball and

never thought that his singular moment was anything to gloat about. “I was just

doing my job,” he always said of hisstopping DiMaggio’s last chance toadvance the hit streak to 57 games.Al Smith, Cleveland starter, loaded

the bases in the eighth inning. Bagbywas brought in from the bullpen. Withthe count 1-1, Bagby threw DiMaggio alow fastball, and the Yankee centerfield-er hit a hard grounder to shortstop LouBoudreau. The ball hit a loose impedi-ment in the infield, and Boudreau had toleap high to grab the errant ball, whichhe flipped to the second baseman toforce the runner, followed by a relay tofirst in time to double DiMaggio.Twice in the game, DiMaggio had hit

wicked grounders down the third baseline which Indian third baseman KennyKeltner stabbed deftly and then threwDiMaggio out at first base.Those type-written notes by Jim

Bagby Jr. reflect a regrettable circum-stance in Bagby’s life. Born with asevere cleft lip, he was the victim ofcruel insult throughout his career.Opposing players mimicked him andmade fun of his speech. A heavy smok-er, Bagby was stricken with cancer latein life. He was advised before throatsurgery that he could only speak if avoice box were surgically implanted.Embarrassed by his voice distraction forso long, he refused and wrote notes forthe rest of his life.Recently, I spoke with Charlie, who

played in the opening game in Georgia’scoliseum (The Bulldogs defeatedGeorgia Tech 81-68 in February 1964)about his father, who died of lung can-cer in 1998.Following are some of Charlie’s

reflections on his father’s life andcareer. “Born with a serious cleft lip, itaffected my Dad’s life and personalityto the extent that he did not want to goout in public. When he was playing, theopposing players would mock him andtry to get under his skin, imitating hisvoice and making fun of him. He had alittle bit of a temper and had a hard timewith it.“He was a heavy smoker, smoking

three packs of Pell Mell a day and gotthroat cancer. He had to have surgeryand doctors told him that he probablywould need to have a voice box insert-ed, but he didn’t want to call attentionto his condition and said no. Theyremoved his larynx and he couldn’t talkthe last five years of his life.“My dad always told me that Joe’s

record is one that would never be bro-ken. Pete Rose got a consecutive streakup to 44 which is remarkable, but hewas still 12 games short of DiMaggio’srecord.



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“Heinz 57 had promised Joe a deal that included acheck for $10,000 if he hit safely in 57 games, but thestreak ended in his 56th game. Think about what$10,000 was back then, especially with ball players notmaking all that much.“My dad began his career with the Red Sox in 1937.

First big league game he ever saw, he started against theYankees at Yankee Stadium — it might have been open-ing day — in 1937. I was nine years old when his ca-reer ended. He had signed a contract before he finishedhigh school so he didn’t have a diploma (he later got theequivalency). He was an excellent artist; he could really

draw. After baseball, he got a job as a draftsman atLockheed. He was so good they wanted to move him intoengineering, but the union protested, saying that to be inengineering he was supposed to have a college degree. Theunion won and they sent him back down.“Even in Little League, he didn’t see me play that much.

People would always bother him about ending the streak, andhe was embarrassed by the way he looked and talked, so hedidn’t come around. He had played semi-pro baseball withCoach Jim Whatley (Georgia’s baseball coach) and reallyliked Coach Whatley. Still he didn’t come see me play thatmuch when I was at Georgia.”In the early forties, the world was at war or soon would be.

The United States remained on the sideline for the most part.However, less than six months from the night Joe DiMaggiowent hitless in Cleveland it would be different. The Japanesesneak attack, bombing Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, broughtthe U.S into the war with resolve and absolute commitment.Baseball before and after the war was a cozy fit for

America. Two leagues with eight teams each. Ted Williamshit .400 in 1941 and didn’t win the MVP award which fueledthe off season “Hot Stove League” discussions. Few couldimagine in July that ballplayers would soon be off to war andthe competition would be watered down for four years.Notes from Charlie Bagby’s brother, Tom, reflect that

DiMaggio had said in a Collier’s Magazine article entitled,“Pitchers I have hit,” that his father, Jim, had “world’s ofstuff” and that he was “almost as fast as (Bob) Feller.”Joltin’ Joe also noted in the Collier’s piece that Bagby, Fellerand Emil Leonard “had as much stuff as anybody, “but theydidn’t give me a great deal of trouble.”After DiMaggio got a hit in his 50th consecutive game (he

had zoomed past Wee Willie Keeler whose streak reached 44consecutive games), Joe announced that he would like tobreak his minor league record of hitting in 61 straight gamesin 1933. He might have made it except for Jim Bagby sinceJoe went on a 16-game hitting streak the day after Bagbyended his streak.The Yankees were on the way to the World Series, nonethe-

less. Jim Bagby Jr. wound up with a 9-15 record for the year,which Tom says was a big disappointment. “He knew that hewas a better pitcher than that,” Tom wrote in a biography ofhis dad. “In retrospect, there had been only one event whichhad made the year worthwhile.“‘Here’s to you, Joe DiMaggio!’” Tom quipped of his

father’s unparalleled moment. �


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Impossible you say.I don’t think so.

I find the sensory impression thatchocolate has on my palate extremely sen-sual. The texture, concentration and lengthof flavor of the finest chocolate isextremely memorable, like a very finewine. There are some who find pairing thetwo an impossible task. Please accept thatgastronomic nirvana can be achieved byfollowing some simple guidelines. Not allchocolates are created equal and manywines conflict with the sometimes power-ful complexity of extraordinary chocolate.However, if you are adventurous, selectthe proper chocolate and be courageousenough to succumb to the sirens’ call,wine and chocolate can complement eachother very well.

Be aware of the popular commercialchocolate brands as they have relativelysmall amounts of cacao, the key ingredientin the world’s finest chocolates. Selectthose which have at least 60 percent cacaoand you will have achieved the first goalof cacao intensity. Many of these dark orbittersweet chocolates are perfect withseveral wine varietals. Although M&M’s,Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Kisses andCadbury Flake Bars are able to satisfy,they are not so delicious with a bottle ofzinfandel, cabernet sauvignon or pinotnoir. These commercial chocolate prod-ucts contain lots of sugar and milk solidsthat actually conflict with the tannins thatare often found in fine red wines. Whitewine has less tannin and can be enjoyed ifthey are mildly sweet. My favoritesinclude medium dry Riesling and moscato.

Embracing my mission with hedonisticenthusiasm, my goal was to see if mywine selections stood up to chef’s magicalcreations. Of course both the wine andchocolate contain high levels of antioxi-dants and flavonoids. I knew I was notendangering my cardiovascular health. Inaddition I limited myself to 2 small tastesof each dessert so I would not expand mywaistline.

So whether you are enjoying a deliciouswhite chocolate mouse or a dense darkchocolate paté, there are wines that aremagnificent. Fear not, pleasure awaits you.

Above, a chocolate pizza consists ofshort dough, apricot jam, apricots,cranberries, macadamia nuts andwhite and dark chocolate and ispaired with Oberon Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon.



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The Chal lenge Met“The Chocolate” – A flourless chocolatecake, layer of mousse submerged in darkchocolate ganache.Paired with: Napa Cellars Zinfandel,Napa Valley, 2007

“Chocolate Pizza” – Short bread withapricot jam, cranberries, and macadamianuts with white and dark chocolate.Paired with: Oberon, CabernetSauvignon, Napa Valley, 2007

“Dark Chocolate Pave with a PistachioCenter” – Dark chocolate butter andheavy cream blended with a dash of apri-cot brandy stuffed with crushed pistachio.Paired with: Adobe Road, Petite Sirah,Russian River Valley, 2006

“Lace Doily filled with White ChocolateSaboyon with fresh Fruit Garnish” –Brown sugar, Karo syrup doily lace cookiefilled with white chocolate cream.Paired with: Snoqualmie, Riesling,Columbia Valley, 2008

“White Chocolate Mousse with White,Dark and Milk Chocolate DippedStrawberries”Paired with: Quinta do Portal 10 year oldTawny Port.

“Brownie Bottom White ChocolateCheesecake” – Dense, dark chocolatebrownie with white chocolate cheesecake.Paired with: Terra d’Oro, Moscato,California, 2008

“Chocolate Caramel and Oreo CrustTart” – Oreo cookie crust with homemadecaramel sauce dipped in ganache.Paired with: C. Donatiello, Pinot Noir,Russian River Valley, 2006COBB LIFE June/July 201032

Rules of Engagement�Light subtle wines with delicate sweet-ness complement white chocolate. Trymoscato or Riesling. Fortified wines suchas port or Madeira go very well with mildchocolate desserts, especially if dried fruitsor nuts are included.

�Deep, dark, full flavored red wines pairvery well with intense bittersweet highcacao content desserts. My favoritesinclude zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon, shi-raz or petite sirah.

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A desert item called “TheChocolate” is flourless chocolatecake and chocolate mousse,dunked in ganache. It is pairedwith Napa Cellars 2007 NapaValley Zinfandel.



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There’s nothing like flyingthrough a canopy of lush trees at25 miles per hour. Though it’snot quite free as the vine-swing-ing of Tarzan, ziplining is aboutas close as one can safely get tothe rush of swinging from treetopto treetop. I’ve been zipliningthrough the jungles of Costa Ricaand over snow at a ski resort in

North Carolina, both exhilarating, but my recentvisit to North Georgia Canopy Tours in Lulawas the best ride overall. The course has itsadrenaline-pumping thrill lines, where you’rezooming along like a NASCAR driver with thewind in your face, the buzzing of the cable fill-ing your ears, and the trees on the other sideapproaching way too fast.

But it also has slow and easy lines that allowyou to coast along through the air and get lostin the lush surroundings. It’s as if you’re meantto be floating in the air 70 feet above ground,gentle breezes and patches of sunlight caressingyour face, the whirring of the cable joining thechirping birds and rustling leaves in a melodiclullaby.

I was accompanied on my adventure by pho-tographer Erin Gray, and Marietta couple Wesand Susan Breeding, all first-timers in ziplining.The tour is great for first-timers, as it’s not tooterribly high, the equipment is comfortable, andour guides were well adept at putting us all atease.

Guide Ty Capistrant, an East Cobb resident,said about one person on each tour is afraid ofheights, but they overcome their fear while onthe tour.

“They are scared they are going to fall butonce you get up there you realize it’s sturdy,”he said. “They start to feel more comfortablewhere they are in the trees after a couple ofzips. I haven’t had one person walking outregretting it. Everyone has loved it, some haveeven been ecstatic.”

Ziplining was a natural choice for the adven-turous Breedings, who have been ice-climbingand snowmobiling through Yellowstone, and arefrequent marathon runners.

“This had more thrill to it because of speed,”Wes said in comparison to other ventures. “Ican’t wait until the fall when leaves change andthere is a little crispnesss in the air — I’ll beback.”

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Far left, Tour guide Jenna Blakely zips infrom one of the longest lines. The dualzip line allows zipliners to race across apond. Left, Guide Marc Nicklien helpsMarietta resident Wes Breeding hop ontothe platform after the first official run.The tour includes two sky bridges. Retiredfire chief and Marietta resident WesBreeding and his wife Susan.

CANOPY

BY STACEY L. EVANS � PHOTOGRAPHY BYERIN GRAY AND STACEY L. EVANS



Susan is also looking forwardto ziplining again.

“I thought it was a lot of funand [my favorite part] was goingover the water at the end. It feltmore open and free flowing,”Susan said, referring to the lastrun, a side-by-side dual zip inwhich two people race to seewho reaches the other side first.

Nature lovers can appreciateziplining as much as the thrillseekers.

“It gives you a whole differ-ent perspective of what a forestlooks like,” said Ty.

The outdoorsy types willappreciate the yellow cucumbertrees, Eastern hemlock, ravines,ponds and pastures throughoutthe 34 acres.

“We can give folks a lot ofdifferent exposure to NorthGeorgia,” said Kirk Watkins,who owns the canopy tour alongwith his wife Leah. “We arebetween the AppalachianMountains and the Piedmontplateau and we have a lot ofvariety in our wildlife and floraand fauna.”

Though it just opened inApril, the Watkins are alreadyplanning to expand the ventureby adding walking trails andteepees for “glamping” (glamor-ized camping). Rustic campingwill also be an option.

The Watkins dreamed up theidea after ziplining with theirchildren in Costa Rica. Kirkbought the land from his father,and began making plans to con-vert the farm into a zipliningcourse in 2007.

An Executive MBA class atKennesaw State University had ahand in contributing some ideasto the Watkins. Student CraigKeyworth met Kirk while onjury duty in 2008. Kirk toldCraig about his business plan,and about six months later Craigasked Kirk if his team could usethe North Georgia Canopy Toursas a project for his MBA class.

“They did a lot of things thatwere very helpful to us; a lot ofmore thorough research whichchanged some of the way weapproached things,” said Kirk.

The help didn’t end there.

Marietta resident Wes Breeding zips over apond at North Georgia Canopy Tours in Lula.


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“They have been helpful with social networking.They are promoting us and are on Facebook. Agroup is trying to get together and come up and seewhat’s hatched from the idea,” said Kirk.Craig has visited the property a few times before

the grand opening and plans to take thetour soon.“The visual should be quite spectacu-

lar,” he said. “Kirk has done a fantasticjob developing from the original plans.It’s very well situated off of the high-way near Lake Lanier Islands, it’s closeto Atlanta. When we did demographicson the area we saw that it’s locatedwithin easy access of several millionpeople. It’s a good business concept andsomething that can appeal to just aboutanybody from ages 15 to 80 — anyonecan go on it and enjoy the experience.”Though a successful business is the

goal, Kirk and Leah receive the mostpleasure in watching guests enjoy theexperience.“This has just been so much fun. The

word [zipliners] use more often thananything is ‘awesome.’ A lot of peoplehave a fear of heights and when they

finish this they feel a sense of accomplishment.Some are scared but adrenaline is flowing andexcitement is in the air,” said Kirk.

Two tours are offered:The Sky Bridge Tour2 hours8 ziplines2 sky bridges2 nature walks680-ft dual zip overtwo-acre pond

Adventure Tour3 hours12 ziplines (1 mile ofcable)longest zip of 850 ftzips over the NorthOconee River2 sky bridges3 nature walksrappelling

North Georgia Canopy Tours is in Lula, Ga.,about 15 minutes north of Gainesville on I-985/GA Hwy 365Informaton: 770 869 7272, www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com


Harrison Park, locatednext door to Lassiter HighSchool, is a greatresource for the citizensof Northeast Cobb, espe-cially if your kids are intotennis or baseball. TheHarrison Tennis Centeroffers 16 courts, and thepark has seven baseballfields, batting cages, con-cession buildings andmultiple playgrounds.

Harrison’s largeplayscape near the base-ball fields and conces-sions is great for kids ofall ages. There are twonicely shaded tables near-by for parents to spreadout a picnic. But parentsof diaper-age kids shouldcome prepared — there isno diaper changing sta-tion in the nearby rest-room facilities.

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Emma Stoll,4, daughter of Renee Stollof Marietta plays on the slide.Opposite page, Lost Mountain Park.


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If your youngster is growingbored of the neighborhood sandbox,it’s time for an upgrade. Marietta’sEast Cobb Park is the ultimateplayground when judged in termsof kid-entertainment level. A peekat the park on a busy weekend willtell you everything you want toknow. The parking lot is packed,and kids are buzzing around,shrieking, laughing and racing fromone large playscape to the next.

There are bouncing cars for thetoddlers, a log roll for more coordi-nated kids, a giant dinosaur slide,several playscapes and tons of opengreen space for a game of Frisbee.Benches in the shade offer seatingfor adults, and a walking trail cir-cles the park. A covered pavilionoffers space for your pizza party orafternoon picnic.

East Cobb Park is so popular, iteven has its own non-profit fanclub that raises money and volun-teerism for the park, the “Friendsfor East Cobb Park.” Our onlywarning is that this popular parkdraws such a crowd, it’s a goodidea to keep a close eye on your lit-tle one, especially if he’s a drifter.

East Cobb Park3322 Roswell RoadMarietta, GA 30068

Aletta Haff,3, daughter of T.K. Haff of Marietta andZach Emery, 2, son of Linda Emery of Marietta climbthe jungle gym.




Cobb officials countTramore Park inAustell as one of thecounty’s most popular.It is primarily a soccerpark, with one sizeableplayground and a pic-nic pavilion. The play-ground equipment isprobably best for olderkids, but ambitious tod-dlers can have fun on ittoo, with lots of spot-ting from mom or dad.

If one of Tramore’s11 soccer fields isn’t inofficial use, it wouldmake an ideal locationto fly a kite on a windy day. Bring your sun-screen, because Tramore’s playground and soccerfields don’t offer much shade to beat the heat.Tramore offers restroom facilities at the soccerconcession building, which is a bit of a hike fromthe playground, if you’re a toddler.

Oakdale Park is referred to by coun-ty officials as a “pocket park,” becauseof its small size. The park is made upof two playgrounds with a restroomfacility in between. One playground isfor crawlers and toddlers, and the otherhas more challenging equipment forolder kids.

Oakdale is a great destination foryoung children who don’t need asmuch space to play. Parents likeOakdale’s rubbery ground surfacebecause it makes crash landings a loteasier on little knees. Another benefitof this pocket park is an encircling gatethat keeps kids corralled within reach.

The downside of Oakdale is thatthere is virtually no shade, so in the

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Lost Mountain Park is one ofthe county’s largest parks, encom-passing 170 acres. The park isheavily used by West Cobb’s stu-dent athletes for softball, base-ball, football, soccer and tennisprograms. The park even has bat-ting cages, two fishing ponds anda walking track.

You can still enjoy LostMountain Park if you don’t haveschool-aged children in sportsprograms. The park has largeamounts of green space for yourlittlest to expend his energy. It’sthe perfect place to learn to ride atricycle.

Lost Mountain Park has twoplaygrounds. One is made foryounger children, located near themain entrance to the park. Nearbyis a covered picnic pavilion. Thesecond is near the softball andbaseball fields and is a bit morechallenging for sturdier climbers.

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Bocce, anyone?No, not tennis. No, not golf. It’s

bocce, (pronounced bah-che), a sport that isthousands of years old – and still played in the

backyard of one prominent Marietta attorney.Matt Flournoy and his wife, Joanne, built a lighted

bocce court 25 years ago in the backyard of their Mariettahome. They have enjoyed entertaining a wide variety of groupsand educating them on “the game.”“We thought it would be fun to have a bocce court in the back-

yard – not a swimming pool,” says Flournoy, an attorney for 25years with Flournoy Law Firm. “We found bocce to be a good groupgame and great icebreaker for parties.”

Flournoy said he first saw the game played in Italy and Francewhile he was a communications officer on the USS John Rodgers,a Naval destroyer in the Mediterranean. “I watched the nativesplay and they were having lots of fun,” says Flournoy.

He left the Navy in 1981 and entered law school at theUniversity of Georgia. The couple married in 1982 andFlournoy passed on his love of bocce to his new

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Their beautiful backyard gardenshave a bocce court front and center.

It measures 60 feet long and 12 feetwide and is made of granite dust.Their gardener of more than ten years,Joe Ivey, works his magic each springto transform their yard into a beautifulgarden setting, says Flournoy.

“I have a deal with Joe that, if hewon’t practice law, I won’t garden,”Flournoy says with a grin.

Joanne, a legal assistant at theFlournoy Law Firm for 23 years, saysshe likes the way the game is played intwo teams. “The game teams peopleup and we usually break couples upand put them on separate teams,” shesays. “By the end of the game, theyare no longer strangers and they feellike they know each other because theyplayed a common game.”

A variety of groups have enjoyedthe Flournoys’ hospitality, includingmembers of the Georgia Supreme Courtand Court of Appeals, the Georgia TrialLawyers Association, First BaptistChurch of Marietta Sunday Schoolclasses, and the Marietta Kiwanis Club(they gave member Matt a new set ofbocce balls for his 50th birthday).


Above left, Joanne Flournoy adds apoint for herself onto the scoreboard.Above, Matt Flournoy keeps his eyes onthe ball while tossing it down the court.


And what about all those balls? Thelarge balls weigh about two poundseach and are thrown gently (and skill-fully) on the court to try and hit the“palino” or small, lightweight ball. Thecloser, the better. And the Flournoy“Rules of Bocce” are, like the law, verystrict:

Wear all white when playing (a nodto the U.S. Navy white uniform thatMatt wore, but Flournoy says playersalso photograph better at night inwhite);

No heels allowed. Players can wearflats only, because heels dig into thegranite dust court surface.

A list of rules and a detailed descrip-tion of bocce can be found on theFlournoy Law Firm Web site atwww.fmslaw.net under “InterestingInfo” – including instructional and pastparty videos.

Although the Flournoys haveenjoyed the game as a couple, they alsoenjoy introducing it to others and thegreat fellowship that follows. “It hasbeen a blessing to us,” says Flournoy ofthis international game that looks a lit-tle like American bowling.

And what does “bocce” mean? “Itmeans ‘kiss’ in Italian, because youwant the large ball to ‘kiss’ the palino,”says Flournoy. Now that’s amore. � COBB LIFE June/July 2010 47

Joanne Flournoy throws her balldown court while trying to take thelead from her husband.


I spent the better part of my teenageyears trying to deny my rural musicalroots.

“Anything but country,” was my auto-matic response when asked what kind ofmusic I liked, while alone in my car Iwould secretly scan the radio for countrymusic stations and sing along.

The soundtrack of my childhood growingup in Middle Tennessee and NorthAlabama is filled with the unmistakablevoices of early 90s artists like AaronTippin, Reba McIntyre, George Strait,Garth Brooks and Travis Tritt. I picture my

pig-tailed self seven years old riding in myfather’s white pick-up truck tapping myfoot to the beat, giggling as I slowly realizewhat “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” spells.

Whether it was my inner-desire to be acity girl that made me distance myself as Igot older or because I just plain wanted tobe cool, I do not know.

But as time has gone by and I’ve learnedto embrace my country-music past, it’srefreshing to see that those artists, whosecassette tapes I’ve long since sold off ingarage sales, are still churning out hits anddrawing crowds to shows.

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Tritt, for example, will be stoppingin Mableton June 24 to perform atMable House Barnes Amphitheatrejust miles from his hometown ofMarietta.

Reflecting on my formative years,I’m not at all surprised that Tritt isstill going strong. After all, there is areason why he was accepted as amember of the Grand Ole Opry atonly age 29.

With 40 singles and 11 albums,Tritt has made his mark on country-music history. There is more story-telling and genuine heartfelt emotionin Tritt’s “I’m Gonna Be Somebody”than in 1,000 cookie-cutter Top 40pop songs. And I swear you can’thelp but want to cry when you hearhis plea for forgiveness in “Best ofIntentions.”

His love songs range from the bit-ter “Here’s a Quarter (Call SomeoneWho Cares)” to the sweet “GodMust Be a Woman” where he sings,“The I love yous you’ve toldme/they probably stretch to themoon/You multiply what mat-ters/and divide the pain by two.”A working musician and legend in

his own right, Tritt must be a treat tosee live with his hits old and newand his fans unwavering and thoselike me making a comeback.

Whether you grew up with thetwang of a guitar and salty Southernman’s voice on your radio like I didor those sounds are foreign to yourcity-slicker ears, I think anyone canlearn to appreciate the spirit of TheSouth and the landscape of Tritt’smusic.

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Meat and smoke are a primordial combina-tion that has been wholeheartedly adoptedsouth of the Mason-Dixon line by both back-yard enthusiasts and expert chefs.

Pork is the comestible of choice for barbe-cue in Georgia, but beef brisket and chickenalso have their fans. In Cobb, we have beenblessed with dozens of ‘cue joints that satisfyall appetites.

Trying to pinpoint the best of these, howev-er, is tantamount to picking the “best” genre ofmusic. I may not like country western as muchas jazz, for example, but I can appreciate themboth. Assessing the worthiness of any bar-becue is purely a function of personal prefer-ences and tastes.

Having said that, there are certain standardsthat are universally accepted in the world ofcompetition barbecue. Certified barbecuejudges look for appearance, taste and texturewhen rating entries. According to judging cri-teria, you should press pulled or chopped porkshoulder between your tongue and the roof ofyour mouth and let the flavor pass down yourpalate. If it dissolves or turns into mush, it’sbeen overcooked.

Rib meat should pull away from the bonewith a gentle tug only where it’s been bitten.“Falling off the bone” means cooked too long.And brisket should have some elasticity whenyou pull it apart.

If it breaks apart or crumbles too easily, then

you know it, too, has been overcooked.Aside from the smoke, it’s the rubs that give

the meat its savor. Pitmasters usually haveconcocted their own unique blends after muchtrial and error. The same can be said forsauces, and here is where the door opens for awide spectrum of flavors.

Kansas City-style sauce is thick, tomatoeyand sweetened with molasses and sugar. NorthCarolina barbecue sauce is thin, has lots ofvinegar and is liberally spiced with pepper. InSouth Carolina, mustard sauce is king. Memp-his likes its sauce sweet and tangy. And inGeorgia, sauces usually are medium-bodiedand tomato-based, with a little kick of vinegarand sugar.

In the interest of full disclosure, I prefer theless sweet, more tangy or spicy sauces andpulled pork to chopped; have a fondness forbrisket; like my meat with a little fattiness asopposed to very dry and lean; and am on acontinual quest for Brunswick stew that meas-ures up to an almost mythical version Ienjoyed many years ago at a now-defunct bar-becue shack in South Georgia.

On a recent spree, I found a couple of local‘cue places owned by gentlemen who are orhave been cookers on the barbecue competi-tion circuit and one where a former executivechef is at the helm.

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Big ShantySmokehouse3393 Cherokee St.Kennesaw770.499.7444www.bigshantybbq.com

Smoke ‘em if you’ve got ‘em could be a motto for Chic Dillard,who doesn’t limit his bill of fare at Big Shanty Smokehouse to the usualribs, pork and chicken. Everything from duck to prime rib has come out ofChic’s smoker as a daily special.It’s just one of the ways Big Shanty sets itself apart from most ‘cue

joints. Chic has 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, includingstints as executive chef, and it shows up in the approach he takes to thefood.“I could cut my food costs tomorrow, but I’m very emphatic about quali-

ty. I only use fresh products,” he said.He uses the same spice mixture to rub down all his meat, a balanced

blend of sweet and savory that lets the nature of the meat shine through.Lightly smoky, the pulled pork and ribs have an agreeable texture andmoistness with a come-back-for-more flavor. Want both shredded andchunks of the pork? Just ask. Chic and the family – mom Sissy, who hasloads of front-of-the-house restaurant experience, and daughter Shannon,pastry chef extraordinaire – want diners to be happy.Brisket here is more than satisfactory, and like the pork butt, gets 13

hours on the Southern Pride smoker.

Above, the half-bird. Left,pulled pork with the savory in-house barbecue sauce. Below,the strawberry cake made in-house by Shannon Dillard,daughter of owner Chic.


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Do not overlook the sausage. Chic makes it from groundribs and brisket, red and green bell peppers, fresh herbsand a pinch of fresh jalapenos.

There is but one barbecue sauce, but it’s all you’ll need.Like Chic’s meat rub, the sauce is just sweet enough butalso has a slight kick to it.

Sides are straightforward and limited, but homemademac ‘n’ cheese appears on the weekend menu and specialsides show up every day. If there is California rice casse-role, grab it. The combo of creamy rice, cheddar andMonterey jack cheeses and diced green chilies is down-right addicting.

Shannon’s desserts are a must-have. Her coconut cake,for example, was an award winner at Taste of Kennesaw.

On a recent visit, we treated ourselves to a cream cheeseand fresh strawberry tart. And when we had no more roomto spare in our well-filled takeout bags, we were told thecobblers are also sensational. That alone would be incen-tive for another visit.�


All in the family. From left, Sissy, Chic andShannon Dillard.


For more than 20years Danny and LarryWilliamson have been satisfyingcustomers’ barbecue cravings withtheir in-house brick pit and famoussauces.The brothers have a devoted fol-

lowing which might not only bechalked up to their ‘cue, but alsotheir community involvement,including a trip to the Pentagon inthe wake of 9/11 where they fedthousands of workers.If you like your ‘cue saucy, sweet,

and Southern, hurry in to partake oftheir ribs, pork and chicken. �

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Below, the pulled pork sandwich plate. As you can see, the brothershaven’t just been successful with their meat, their sauces and rubs aresold throughout the nation. Bottom, the pit where all the magic happens.



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Try getting these somewhere else.Barbecued pork shanks. Opposite page:Yes, it’s all about the meat, but thesides don’t hurt either. Give the collardgreens or the three-cheese macaroniand cheese a shot. You won’t bedisappointed.



Sam Huffman, owner of BBQ1 in east Cobb, is asavvy attorney and native Mariettan who has all but abandonedhis very successful law practice to devote the lion’s share of histime to barbecue. For 10 years, Sam and his Lost Mountain BBQCo. team have been winning competition awards.Since he and erstwhile partner Dave Poe took divergent paths,

Sam has installed an actual dining room two doors down from thetiny space that used to accommodate both take-out and eat-incustomers.Sam used to serve both baby backs and St. Louis-style

spareribs, but deep-sixed the latter “because I got tired ofexplaining them to people,” he said with a chuckle. No matter,because his baby backs are among the meatiest and most flavor-ful of their type I’ve ever had. Sam told me he’d worked out anexclusive deal with a well-known meat processor that gets hisslabs shipped to him within days of the pig’s demise.

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He uses his own specially blended rub on all his pork,developed in competition and tweaked for restaurant use.It adds oomph to what is already excellent meat. Forthose interested in trying to work some smoking magicat home, Sam sells the rub at the counter.Sam’s pork butts are smoked 14 to 16 hours, pulled

into chunks and large shreds and given a rough chop.Like the ribs, there is a mild to medium smoke to themeat. It has good texture and flavor on its own, but Ifound a drizzle of the house sauce jacked it up to giddilydelicious heights.There is also a mildly spicy sauce and a mustard sauce,

which unlike other versions, isn’t bright yellow.Brisket is what has won Sam much acclaim in the foodieworld, and it’s easy to understand why. Slow smoked forup to 16 hours and tender as love, this meat has realcharacter. While normally Sam serves his brisket verylean, of course we asked for slices from the fatty end,which only intensified the rich beef flavor.Among the many good sides offered are a spectacular

mac ‘n’ cheese, a dish contributed by Dave Roberts, an-other former partner. “It was his grandmother’s recipe,”Sam explained. Rigatoni, cheddar, Monterey jack, heavycream and parmesan cheese make this pure heaven. �

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Though Jeff Pittman is new to therestaurant scene, he has plenty of experi-ence with ‘cue on the competition circuit.In March he finally answered repeatedpleas to make his prize-winning barbecueavailable to diners by opening Smokin’ J’sin the East Lake Shopping Center.

Jeff is using a 20-year-old hand-builtcooker, nicknamed Old Smokey, which hasseen a lot action over the years. When stok-ing the fire, he uses oak in addition to theusual hickory, which may account for themeat’s pleasingly smoky flavor. The levelof smoke is the medium range, assertiveenough to make its presence known, but notso strong as to overwhelm.

His pulled pork is in nice size chunks.Moist and toothsome with a nice mix ofbark and meat, it made sauce to-tallyunnecessary. But if you must, both thetomato-based house sauces are worthy oftrying.

Ribs are St. Louis-style spareribs,trimmed in house. Both the ribs and porkare smoked at 225 degrees, the pork buttfor nine to 12 hours, depending on its size,and ribs for seven.

The spicy hot link sausage is amazinglygood. Jeff has a great working relationshipwith the guys at Cajun Meat Company atthe other end of the shopping center, andit’s their sausage he smokes serves. “I triedmaking my own but couldn’t come up withanything near as good,” Jeff stated.His brisket is as good as any I’ve ever put

in my mouth. As noted, my taste leans topieces cut from the fatty end, and all I hadto do was let Jeff know that. The melt-in-my-mouth slices were glistening with justthe right amount of fat to be scrumptious.As my grandma always said, “the fat iswhere the flavor is.”

How he keeps the brisket from drying outduring its 10 to 12 hours in the smoker is anifty trick he learned on the barbecue cir-cuit. Essentially, the runoff juices from themeat are injected back into the beef for thelast hours of cooking.

All of his sides other than applesauce andtater tots are homemade. The Carolina redslaw is tangy and a welcome change fromthe standard. Green beans are cooked inbeef broth and onion, which give real depthof flavor.

Want dessert? Pineapple express is yourdish. Drained chunks of pineapple, sugar,cubed bread and cheddar cheese are themain ingredients and it is almost like unupside down cake. Jeff said it’s his mother-in-law’s recipe.

Smokin’ J’s owner JeffRittman, left, with partnerAnthony Stevens. Right, theSt. Louis style ribs.


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Owner Bill Waite puts out tasty ribs, brisket, pork andchicken, but it’s the Plantation BBQ sandwich that is the jewel in hiscrown. You have a choice of smoked pork or beef, piled on butteredgrilled garlic toast with Southern mustard barbecue sauce and toppedwith cole slaw. Served with crispy hot homemade French fries, thissandwich will keep you coming back for more.


He didn’t set out tobe a pitmaster.

Dave Poe comes from a family whostarted in the food business with con-cession stands at fairs and amusementparks and later got involved in cateringand barbecue.

Somewhere along the way, the Poesgot so good at smoking meat they start-ed competing on the barbecue competi-tion circuit as Stump and Sons, utilizingtheir affectionate nickname for theirmom as part of the team name.Though he has a basement full of tro-

phies and several in his eponymousrestaurant on Whitlock Avenue not farfrom Marietta Square, Dave long ago

gave up the formal competitions. Afteran amicable split with Sam Huff andtheir joint restaurant, Dave is going iton his own, with a few twists.

While Sam’s brisket is almost velvetyin texture, Dave’s is a bit more firm butequally as tender and delectable. In theseveral times I’ve eaten both versions,it always seems Dave’s beef has hadmore smoke flavor.

He shakes his head at the long-heldnotion in the ‘cue world that smokedoesn’t penetrate the meat any longerafter bark is formed in around fourhours.

“I’ve heard that, but I don’t believeit’s true,” he said. “We’ve changed our

Good Golly, Miss Molly. Dave’scustom-built smoker could

well be the envy of just aboutevery man in Cobb. Dave,above, smokes everything

including the beef brisket, farleft. Want something to go

with the ‘cue? Try some of thehomemade vegetables andcornbread. Opposite page,

smoked chicken wings.Remember the cover? Yep,

those are some of Dave’s ribs.


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cooking process so it’s long and slow.”After sampling the lean brisket and finding it satis-

factory, we asked for fattier slices and were knockedout by the intense flavor and appealing texture.The brisket, short rib and pork butt stay on the

smoker for 16 hours. Both the St. Louis-cut ribs andbaby backs go for around six. His rib rub has 18ingredients, including white and brown sugars, andbutt rub is the same minus the sugars.Dave’s pulled pork is one of my favorite versions. It

doesn’t need anything extra, but try a few judiciousdrizzles of the house sauce, a pleasantly spiced, nottoo sweet concoction, for the complete package.One of the nicest surprises about this place is its

side specials, which change with the season and thewhim of Bayne Hayes, a veteran of some of the metroarea’s leading restaurant kitchens who jumped shipfrom fine dining to barbecue. He even makes his ownpickles. Mac ‘n’ cheese, however, is the same fabu-lous version found at Sam’s BBQ1. Seems like bothformer partners got custody of the recipe, and for thatwe should all be grateful. �


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HistorysurroundsChris K’neer andhis Acworth home.

Down the slopes of the slight hill his house restson is the site of a former Union encampment, itstrenches weaving through the landscape. Across asmall stream at the base of the hill are the fivegraves of Union soldiers killed over 145 years agoin Sherman’s Atlanta campaign.

It is a fitting setting for K’neer, a man whoappreciates a time that came before him and theweapons that helped shape it.

Inside the shop in his basement, K’neer bringslife back to the guns that wrote the history of thenation. Recrafting the stocks that fit snugly in theshoulders of those who looked down the sights,repairing the trigger mechanisms and hammers thatprecipitated the crack of shot, K’neer makes newagain the firearms that once tamed a wild land.

“At the last gun show I went to, I was showingthese kids this rifle. I told them this was the kind ofrifle that Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone used,”K’neer said shaking his head. “They said, ‘Who isDaniel Boone?’”

Such a comment might as well be a dagger to theheart of the gunsmith, a man who is enthralled withseeing how the firearms that defined an age operat-ed in their prime, working like a detective to dis-cover what obscure pieces will make them wholeagain.

A former mechanical engineer, K’neer focuseshis creative energies toward rifle making and therestoration of antique firearms through his compa-ny, The Atlanta Woodwright’s Studio. All within hishome, K’neer takes both the old back into a dis-playable function and custom builds new firearmsfor the discerning hunter.

“My dad was an amateur gunsmith, and I mademy first stock when I was 12. Along with that, Iwas a competition shooter for 40 years. I alwayswanted to try something different, and my dadowned a machine shop, so I put those two togetherand made my own.”

After serving in the U.S. Air Force, K’neer puthis engineering skills to work, but kept findinghimself drawn to the Atlanta area.

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After building his Acworth home a decade ago, he craft-ed a shop in which to follow his passion of building andrepairing the weapons that have history behind them.“It doesn’t pay near as well, but I wake up every morn-

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www.riflerestorer.com, K’neer has come to the attention ofsome collectors, and has been called upon to restore gunsvalued in the six figures.“When the parts are missing and nobody know who,

what, where, that is the fun part,” he said.K’neer’s shop is like a walk-through of the history of the

rifle, almost from where black powder met miniball. Oneof his recent projects is the restoration of a German Fowlerrifle circa 1620. The stock of the small gun is pitted withtiny holes where insects have burrowed and fed on thewood. To hold the piece is to fear it falling apart in yourhands, as the wood feels soft and rotten enough to crumbleat the touch of it, and yet K’neer will make it whole againor at least up to a displayable standard.“I really enjoy the woodworking,” he said. “Another

aspect is, a lot of this stuff, I can’t afford. What is reallyneat is when people hand it to me and say, ‘Here.’ Then Iget to play with it, take it apart.”Like appreciating the brushstrokes of a piece of art or the

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“You figure the tools that they had to work with, whenthat [German] muzzleloader was made, sandpaper didn’teven exist. We barely had pencils,” he said. “And yet, here itis 400 years later. The metal on it is still perfectly capable ofshooting. I don’t know if it would be a very good idea, butyou could.”Along with restoration, K’neer’s custom-built rifles also

show a bit of flair. One of the other pieces in his shop stilltaking shape is a Pennsylvania flintlock musket.Crafting the stock, K’neer is adding a dogwood bloom

design in which the petals will be inlayed from woollymammoth fossils and discarded walrus tusks harvested byInuit in Alaska. The “branches” of the dogwood designshow K’neer’s commitment to woodworking as they weavethrough the unfinished stock.

Inside his shop, K’neer can custom fit a rifle stock to itsowner. He can construct many types of firearms and evenblue the metal on which it is built, a process of applying aprotective coating to the barrel and other metal pieces toprevent rust and other fouling.

With the art of gunsmithing becoming more of a rarefiedskill, K’neer is one who looks to impart what he has learnedthrough open houses and demonstrations. A look at his Website, riflerestorer.com, displays his past works and futureenterprises, using the old process of gunsmithing that makeshim kind of an archaeologist as well.“I do use the same process that they did use,” he said. “All

the measuring, observations and even trying to keep track ofdetails that seem insignificant, but might not be so insignifi-cant further on down the road. That is part of the challenge.”



d a y l i l i e s1,000Kennesaw resident Bill Waldrop’s hobby has grown into a field of




BILL AND DIANA WALDROP STARTEDKENNESAW MOUNTAIN DAYLILY GARDENSas a hobby garden almost 20 years agobefore it quickly grew into a full time passion.The couple grows thousands of flowers eachyear and produce dozens of new hybrids. TheWaldrops strive to produce hybrid lilies withbrilliant mixtures of colors and thick outer ruf-fles, such as the one shown at right. Every yearthe Waldrops have a sale open to the publicto come choose plants from their garden. Thisyear the sale will be held on June 26th andthe 30th. The garden is located at 310McDaniel Road in Marietta.



The mad scientist at work

Bill Waldrop checks the pollen from arecently collected stamen to look forany noticeable imperfections throughthe microscope.

Bill playsthe role ofthe "bee"by polli-natinghybrids byhand.

The Waldropsare able tocontinuouslyrecreateprize-winninglilies by har-vesting andfreezingpollen sam-ples. Thesamples arestored inmatch-boxes.

Bill checks his plants every day andtakes photos of each one to docu-ment and tag different types growing.}For more information, visit their websitewww.kennesawmountaindaylilygardens.com


Several Sope Creek Elementary students and their siblings take abreak from planting at the Columns Drive entrance toChattahoochee Park and pose for a photo with their gardendesign plans. From left, Jontal Simpson, Gabe EvansMichael Giovino, Blake Spears, Jacob Spears, Drew Healey, Sal

Giovino, Jakoby Stanley, Jason Washington, Sofia Ramirez, AnsleyWeiss and Olivia Donovan. Above left, Ricky Raschke plants withhis mother Linda. Right, Drew Healey, son of Valerie Healey.


A canopy of overhanging trees kept the hard-at-work second and third graders cool as theyspent several hours turning a plot of dirt into awelcoming garden they designed. This beingtheir seventh planting project, the children getright to work. There is no need for parents toguide them — this is their turf and they are con-fident in their skills. They are also genuinelyexcited about their garden, and you can see asense of accomplishment as they pat down thesoil around a plant, or after they pull up a hugeroot. A sense of teamwork is evident among thegroup — peers would come over to help eachother pull up huge roots or dig a hole, and shoutsof encouragement were frequent.

The project is part of First Bloom, a NationalPark Foundation program whose goal is to con-nect children to nature and national parks, instill-ing in them a sense of stewardship and educatingthem about native plants and vegetation.

“I like planting because it’s fun hanging outwith friends and helping nature,” said SofiaRamirez, 9, daughter of Catalina Velez. “It’sgood because we need more native plants here sothis place can be beautiful.”

Vaniman’s class works with Chattahoocheepark rangers each month as part of the program.The rangers visited the class to educate aboutnative plants, and while on the trails taught themthe basics of planting. The children helped closeoff six trails that were no longer fit for biking byplanting native plants to revegetate the area.

In addition to instilling knowledge and a

An almost perfect Springday, the sun was smilingdown on Cheri Vaniman’sSope Creek ElementarySpecial Education class asthey diligently dug, shoveled, sort-ed and planted an assortment ofnative plants at the East Cobbentrance to Chattahoochee Park atColumns Drive.

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sense of community, the projectgives the children confidence.

“I have seen my students growincredibly,” said Vaniman. “Theyhave grown in how they see them-selves. Their confidence is so highand their pride shines through. It isa proud moment when a studentwould rather come plant a gardenwith their class on Saturday thendo anything else. They want to beinvolved in the community andthey want to do something that ismeaningful for them. They are soproud that they will bring their par-ents to the locations where we haveplanted and show them what wehave done.”

Parent Rick Raschke has accom-panied his son Ricky, 9, and theclass on many of their excursions.

“I think it’s tremendous for thekids. It’s nice to see that they arelearning respect for the land, valu-ing the land, to be stewards orcaretakers of the land,” he said.



Far left, Ansley Weiss,8, daughter ofMichelle Weiss, carriesa plant to its designat-ed place in the gar-den. Left, teacher CheriVaniman helps studentJakoby Stanley, son ofKimberly and Pabloplace a plant in the soil.

“First Bloom is geared toward engaging youth with national parks through hands-on activity. We measure thatsuccess in four areas: conservation, national parks, stewardship, and native plants,” said Matt Ferris, ProgramDirector, Youth Engagement for the National Park Foundation, who flew from D.C. to Atlanta for the ColumnsDrive planting. “In each one of the areas we look for the youth involved in First Bloom to show gains in theirknowledge, attitude, and behavior, which our evaluation of the program supports. As an example, First Bloomkids show increases in their level of knowledge of national parks (knowledge), positive attitude toward nationalparks (attitude), and are more likely to do things like recycle at home (behavior). “


The students have also played therole of teachers, educating parents andother students native plants and mak-ing seed balls.

“It builds confidence in them to beinvolved with teaching,” said Raschke.“My son was amazing; he was totallyconfident in helping people [learn tomake a seed ball]. My wife and I wereso tickled and so proud that he wasteaching.”

Vaniman isalso applyingwhat the stu-dents learn inthe field toother areas ofacademics.After plant-ing the stu-dents will writea narrativeabout the out-ing, or make agraph of what they did.

“They are improving in their aca-demics as well because these experi-ences are real world and they makesense. It isn’t just pulling informationout of a textbook, it is real life,” saidVaniman.

Vaniman says the program is espe-cially significant for her special needsclass.

“It is important to me because theseare wonderful children who are look-ing for a place to succeed in life andthey are finding it. They are becomingexperts on a topic that no one in theirschool knows about and they are evenhaving the opportunity to teach them.It is putting them in control of whatthey want to learn.” � COBB LIFE June/July 2010 81

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First Bloom atwww.first-bloom.org

Olivia Donovan, daughter of Holly andKevin Donovan, said what she likes mostabout the project: “I like finding a lotof things, finding bugs. I found a fewonions; they are in my pocket. I likegetting muddy.”


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From the photogalleries: ChiefPhotographer Erin Gray wentout and captured some lovelyimages of the Smith-GilbertGardens in Kennesaw.


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High lightsA closer look at events and activities throughout Cobb County in June and July

JEWELMulti-platinum recording artist and songwriter Jewel willembark on a cross-country tour this Summer, including astop at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The StarLight Café Tour will find the three-time Grammy nomineeperforming in support of her sophomore country album,“Sweet and Wild.” Jewel’s first country album, “Perfectly

Clear,” was released in June 2008 and debuted at #1 on theBillboard country charts. Jewel will perform on June 11 at 8p.m. in the John A.Williams Theatre. Ticket prices range

from $38 to $58.Information: 770.916.2808 or www.cobbenergycentre.com

GREATER TUNAThe first of the Tuna, Texas, series that's a send-up of small-town mores and quirkiness, “Greater Tuna” features a lineupof characters that are both hilarious and poignant in theirtruth and simplicity. Starring William S. Murphey and BryanMercer, the play features just two actors who portray all theassorted Tuna types. Recommended for ages 16 and up due

to colorful language. Theatre in the Square presents“Greater Tuna” from June 23 through July 18. Performancetimes are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and

Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. There are no performanceson July 4. Admission is $28 to $35. Tickets are available for$14 for preview performances on June 20 at 7 p.m., and

June 22 at 8 p.m.Information: 770.422.8369 or www.theatreinthesquare.com

HOT PROPERTYA play written by Fred Carmichael, "Hot Property" is an irre-sistible comedy fueled by laughter, mistaken identity andeven a misguided sting. Greg Fitzgerald will direct. PolkStreet Players presents “Hot Property” on the Stellar Cellarstage at St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street inMarietta from July 9 to 17. Performance times are Fridaysand Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are

$12.50.Information: 770.218.9669 or

www.stjamesmarietta.com/Polk.St.Players/shows.html

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ONTHE WAY TO THE FORUM

Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irrever-ent and one of the funniest musicals ever written – the per-fect escape from life’s troubles. “A Funny Thing Happenedon the Way to the Forum” takes comedy back to its roots,combining situations from time-tested, 2000-year-old come-dies by Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energyof classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest inwhich a crafty slave struggles to win the hand of a beautifulbut slow-witted courtesan for his young master, in exchange

for freedom. Atlanta Lyric Theatre performsJune 11 through 27.

Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m.,Sundays at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $32 to $38.

Information: 404.377.9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

MELISSA ETHERIDGEFrom her introduction in 1988, and throughout herillustrious career, Etheridge has never forgotten thatit all begins with the songs. Those songs—"Bring MeSome Water," "Ain’t it Heavy," "I’m the Only One,""Come to My Window," "I Want to Come Over,""Angels Would Fall," "I Run for Life" and "I Need toWake Up" among them—have rewarded her with fivePlatinum albums, a pair of Grammys, an Oscar, anASCAP Songwriter of the Year honor and the ASCAPFounders Award. With her new album “FearlessLove,” she is at the top of her game. Melissa

Etheridge performs on July 23 at 7:30 p.m. in theJohn A.Williams Theatre at Cobb Energy PerformingArts Centre. Ticket prices range from $35 to $100.

Information: 770.916.2808 orwww.cobbenergycentre.com

LITTLE ANGELS CONCERTHonoring the 60th anniversary of the Korean Warand the service of Korean War veterans, the LittleAngels Children’s Folk Ballet of Korea will perform onJune 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the John A.Williams Theatre

at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.Composed of 35 members, mostly girls from the

ages of 9 to 15, Little Angels has inspired audiencesall over the world for the past five decades. Theyhave performed at the White House, the United

Nations, Buckingham Palace, and the Kremlin. Ticketprices range from $20 to $70.Information: 770.916.2808 orwww.cobbenergycentre.com



MHBA SUMMERCONCERT SERIES

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre recently announced the perform-ances in their 2010 Summer Concert Series, including Tracy

Lawrence on June 11, Travis Tritt on June 24, Cobb Life Night withSmokey Robinson on July 22, Survivor and Starship on August 13,John Michael Montgomery on Sept. 10 and the Jazz Grooves AtlantaSmooth Music Festival featuring Paul Taylor, Pieces of a Dream,

Jessy J, Gregg Karukas, Althea Rene, and Sekou Bunch on Sept. 17and 18. All performances begin at 8 p.m., except Sept. 18, whichbegins at 2 p.m. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is located at

5239 Floyd Road in Mableton. Tickets are $20 for lawn seats, $35 to$55 for fixed seating. Reserved tables are $350.

Ticket prices for the festival will be available June 28.Information: 770.819.7765 or www.mablehouse.org

NATALIE MERCHANT

This summer Natalie Merchant willembark on a nationwide tour in sup-port of her new album “Leave YourSleep.” The tour will be Merchant’sfirst major outing in seven years. Thevocalist and her eight-piece band willperform new material as well as

favorites from throughout her career.A two-disc set, “Leave Your Sleep”

features a collection of songs adaptedfrom poems selected by Merchantincluding pieces by both well-knownand obscure writers. Works includepoetry by British Victorians, early andmid-twentieth century Americans, andcontemporary writers, as well as

anonymous nursery rhymes and lulla-bies. Among the authors included areOgden Nash, e.e. Cummings and

Robert Graves. Merchant performs onAug. 27 in the John A.WilliamsTheatre at the Cobb Energy

Performing Arts Centre. Performancetime and ticket prices are to be

announced.Information: 770.916.2808 orwww.cobbenergycentre.com

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre presents the Happy Together Tour,featuring Flo & Eddie with The Turtles, lead singer and drummer MickyDolenz from The Monkees, Rob Grill with The Grass Roots, former PaulRevere & the Raiders singer Mark Lindsay, and The Buckinghams. Thisincredible collaboration of musicians will perform July 28 at 8 p.m. in the

John A.Williams Theatre. Ticket prices are to be announced.Information: 770.916.2808 or www.cobbenergycentre.com


MARIETTA/COBB MUSEUM OF ART

The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art hosts an exhibition bymembers of The Atlanta Fine Arts League, as well asselections from their permanent collection, on displaythrough June 26. The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art islocated in downtown Marietta at 30 Atlanta Street.

Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 foradults, $5 for seniors and students, free for children

younger than six years old, and free formembers.

Information: 770.528.1444 orwww.mariettacobbartmuseum.org

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKSThe Marietta Square is experiencing an art scene ren-aissance with the return of First Friday Art Walks.

Remaining 2010 dates are Aug. 6, Sept. 3, and Oct. 1.First Friday Art Walks feature a free, self-guided tour ofMarietta’s eclectic art scene. Downtown art galleries,museums and merchants host artists within their storesfrom 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each month. Admission to the ArtWalk is free of charge. First Friday Art Walks will be held

rain or shine.Information: 770.429.1115 or visit

www.artwalkmarietta.com

THE BOYS IN CONCERTThe Boys in Concert celebrates the music of an era thatlights up every generation, with music from The BeachBoys, to Motown to The Four Seasons. As The JerseyBoys, they recorded a Grammy Award-winning, platinum-

selling album, performed at Radio City Music Hall,Carnegie Hall, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.They have made personal appearances on The Tonight

Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with DavidLetterman and Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin' Eve.TheBoys in Concert will appear June 18 at 8 p.m. in the

John A.Williams Theatre at the Cobb Energy PerformingArts Centre. Ticket prices range from $25 to $69.

Information: 770.916.2808 orwww.cobbenergycentre.com



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SCENEShuler Hensley Awards at the Cobb Energy Center

Olivia(humanitarian and aspiring N.Y.

runway model) with Dr. Bo McCamy (humanitarian,

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The 2nd AnnualShuler HensleyAwards wereheld at the Cobb

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The First Friday Art Walk is held the first Friday of everymonth throughout the summer on the Marietta Square.Along with more than 30 merchants hosting artists intheir stores, the event features an Artists’ Alley, an inti-

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