TODAY’S CREATIVE LOVING PROFILE
Droppin' bows on 'em
With our social scene in such a state of nausea these days, it's no wonder that a trip to a bowling alley can be as off the chain as a lap dance at the Pink Pony on a Sunday Night. That may be stretching it a bit; actually it is. Anyway, for the benefit of my editor, off the chain means having a good time.
Bowlapalooza translates to bowling in the burbs -- unlimited bowling at the Brunswick Bowling Center in Marietta. For those who live inside the Perimeter, "Don't be scared"; the folks are quite nice out there in OTP land. I highly suggest a trip. Be forewarned that after a few pitchers of beer, competition gets heated and profitable. Just ask Chase56.com founder & musician Chris Stalcup, and his buddy Jon Grimmett, who looks like a character from Reservoir Dogs.
Marinate on this. For the benefit of those not plugged into my online newsletter, The Hushbox, here's a lil' science on what's happening with Denman DuBose and the old Madison Theatre in East Atlanta, which is being renovated into a multi-media entertainment venue. As it stands, there has been a lil' bit of loot sunk into the project, and that's not the snag that's keeping the project from moving forward. The real deal is this: There is a variance law that states that a property this size & proposed mixed use must have 90 permanent parking spaces. Parking in East Atlanta seems to be bit of a problem at times, especially on busy nights. Trying to find a single place that has enough room to accommodate 90 parking spaces for a single building seems a little like trying to ski uphill -- possible, yet difficult. With nightlife gurus Michael Krohngold and Reggie Ealy involved, look out. I wish all the cats involved the best of luck.
If you get a chance, you must go by Trinity Gallery and see the works by Daniel Nevins. I had the chance to speak with him at length last week at the opening. He currently lives in Asheville, N.C., the artist's colony that it is, but he's originally from Florida. One of the funniest moments we shared was him telling me about the diversity in the people that make up Asheville. If you are there anytime soon, please do visit what he tells me is a hoot, the Church of the Radically Inclusive God.
Finally open is the much anticipated Terra di Siena. Many might recall pre-press months ago revealing plans for the then vacant space, adjacent to the Fox Theater. I went to one of two scheduled openings this past week and there were so many folks at the event, that I didn't have a chance to sample any of the food, with the exception of a piece of bread. Sort of reminded me of a pre-screening of a movie, too many invites and not enough seats. The place is beautiful and the lighting was right on time, as I'm sure photographer Spark St. Jude, who shoots for Rolling Stone, appreciated. I will certainly go back and then I'll give you my thoughts on the food. Until then, stay tuned for I'm sure the CL's food cat Elliott Mackle will have a few thangs to say.
Having known for weeks that Jill Scott was going to be in town, I was a bit pissed that the show was going to be @ the Tabernacle. No diss to the folks in the converted church or the promoters, but isn't an artist like this more appreciated in a different environment? Can someone say the Fox or put some really nice tables and chairs out at the church and serve some food? The Fox is good enough for diva Ms. Badu, why not Ms. Scott? Just my rant.
Speaking of mo' divas, I was certainly in the company of a few last week. I attended the birthday celebration of longtime Atlanta model Nancy Plachta, which attracted the likes of Randi Layne, Marilyn & Mike Johnson, and Atlanta-based designer Michele Marcombe. Almost overshadowing the bash was my journey getting there. I was as nervous while navigating my way to this joint as I was the time I accidentally got lost in the Magnolia Projects in New Orleans -- you know, the place where the Cash Money Millionaires are from. Simply put, the party was in Douglas County, way outside the OTP!
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