LIVING ART AMERICA - BODIES AS A WORK OF ART SIX

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Living Art America cordially welcomes you to Bodies As A Work Of Art/ The North American Bodypainting Championship, officially sanctioned by the World Bodypainting Association.

I've said this many times over, there is no other event like this one, anywhere, at any time in Atlanta. Living Art America / Bodies As A Work Of Art is a visually stunning and dynamic celebration of art, expression, love, life and humanity.

Enticing top-tier talent to Atlanta for camaraderie and competition, culminating in an exceptional event showcasing art works created on the human body and presented live.

This unique show will blend live music, gallery art offerings and an exciting, interactive "audience vote" component, allowing all in attendance to weigh in on their favorite presentations of the evening.

Artists in two levels of expertise (Emerging Artists and Professionals) will create their best work to offer before a panel of internationally-qualified judges for evaluation. After jury presentation, the artists and model teams prepare for the evening's show, where each model is given command of the stage to make their one-minute presentation the most spectacular.

The audience will have the opportunity to vote for their own top pick, which may differ from the jury rankings. The competition will conclude in an awards ceremony, honoring the top placements, as well as the audience choice award.

There are lots of ways to enjoy this spectacular event! Come for the evening, all day or as a VIP! For tickets, visit:  http://www.livingartamerica.com 

Living Art America / Bodies As A Work Of Art will be held on October 3rd at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot - 65 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303

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Italian Heritage Brand LES COPAINS Opens its first American Atelier in Atlanta & Celebrates with Contemporary Artist ZACHARY CRANE

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The Les Copains brand has maintained a decades-long dedication to the support of the arts. For this reason the company commissioned not only a private work by Zachary Crane, but also committed to a direct donation to The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) as well as offering a percentage of its first week’s sales as an enthusiastic commitment to the brand’s support of its new Atlanta home.

The new store opening is indicative of a renewed and focused decision to expand the presence of the Les Copains brand in the US market. The Buckhead Atlanta atelier will be the Italian heritage brand's single outpost in America, and the first in a secession of stores to be rolled out over the following 3 years. Said Francesco Leone, US President of Les Copains, “We felt strongly that the Atlanta marked was best poised to embrace the brand heritage and its modern take on Italian luxury.”

Zachary Crane’s installation, titled “Fabricator” is an artistic interpretation of the design process. A thousand unorganized thoughts amount in an empty corner, as the designer embattles a search for taste and purpose. A dormant room suddenly morphs into an idea consortium as fashion unfolds.

*The installation will be on display in the Les Copains atelier at Buckhead Atlanta through mid-September.

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An Exclusive First Look of the 2015 Jeffrey Fashion Cares Runway Fashion

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"... people should expect to see fashion with a capital F," Jeffrey Kalinsky

As a fashion blogger, it was beyond everything fabulous to have the opportunity to browse through all the designer looks slated to take the Jeffrey Fashion Cares runway this upcoming Monday, August 31st. Remember the "fashion closet" in The Devil Wears Prada, it felt something like that! So what could be better than this? How about chatting it up with the man of the hour himself, Jeffrey Kalinsky at Jeffrey Atlanta at Phipps Plaza, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. 

"Everyone can expect to see very pretty clothes, but also people should expect to see fashion with a capital F" said Jeffrey about Monday night's 23rd Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares runway show.

Dior, Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler and so many other amazing labels will be featured in what promises to be the hottest fashion ticket in town. [At the moment] the backroom at Jeffrey Atlanta is a fashion fantasy of high end designer sequins, textures, prints, pattern and vibrant color. AND don't even get me started on the SHOES!

It was such a treat to observe Jeffrey in action. He, along with his NY dream team would look at the model head to toe, discuss and tweak. They were very focused. Change out a blouse here, different pair of earrings there - the look was complete when perfection was achieved. Throughout the entire process, Jeffrey was very calm, relaxed and dancing to the remixed beats of their DJ in between fittings. [Thanks for the great photos Tomas Espinoza!]

Monday will be epic.

Visit jeffreyfashioncares.com for event details and tickets.

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Tickets on Sale for the 23rd Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares - August 31

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Jeffrey Fashion Cares

Want to attend the official kick-off of the fall season with the most fashionable, philanthropic Atlantans including celebrities, socialites, fashion industry executives and members of the media? Just $500 gives you access to the JEFFREY FASHION CARES cocktail reception plus silent and live auction, reserved seating for the runway show and admission to the post-show soirée.

Please note that due to popularity, there are a limited number of individual tickets available for sale.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT INCLUDING BACKSTAGE FASHION TALK WITH JEFFREY KALINKSY.

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FRYE ATLANTA coming to Ponce City Market

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The Frye Atlanta store, opening in August 2015, will call Ponce City Market home, a re- imagined mixed use development from Jamestown, housed in the historic Sears Roebuck distribution center, originally built in 1926. The store, a 4000 square ft space on the center’s main level, is located within the retail arcade. The storefront replicates the warehouse windows seen above the main level, and the columns, original to the structure, will be wrapped in leather references the history of the Frye brand.

The Frye Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Brands Group, announced that it would continue its retail expansion this Fall by opening two stores in existing markets in New York and the Washington DC area and expanding into new markets with stores in Atlanta and Dallas. Based on Frye’s heritage steeped in American craftsmanship, the stores highlight the brand’s legacy through a celebration of authentic products and iconic leather goods. The new stores will showcase the breadth of the brand’s finely manufactured footwear and accessories for men, women and children and will maintain the tradition of quality and craftsmanship that has been the hallmark of The Frye Company for 152 years.

The stores draw inspiration from vintage artisan workshops, incorporating details in the furniture, lighting and displays. Raw materials used throughout the store, are left to weather with age and use. The beauty of these materials resemble that of the leather goods produced by the brand, with the assertion that each becomes better with age. Tables designed to reference workbenches coexist with custom seating in grey upholstery accented by bronze legs and vintage carpets. This concept embraces light and a residential palate of greys, blues and bronze tones.

The stores’ most dramatic feature, is an enormous installation known to the brand as the “chandelier”, consisting of 7000 leather straps holding Frye’s signature harness rings. Surrounding the “chandelier” are shelving units inspired by a craftsman’s toolbox from the turn of the century. The toolbox units have been redesigned to work as shelving within the stores “workshop” and show the brand’s products in their best possible light. Each environment will also contain “The Archive”, a curated grid wall modishly housing the brand’s wide variety of handbags, which coordinate back to the footwear.

The curated environments, designed by Frye’s in-house team, in partnership with Carlton Architecture of New York, capture the spirit and essence of the brand’s 152 year history, while incorporating unique characteristics of each locale. The stores have distinct character, conveying a sense of warmth and familiarity with their high touch engagement proficiencies. The overall experience is a sensory journey; the ultimate combination of the rich leathers, craftsmanship and history.

Much more to come about Frye Atlanta next week, so stay tuned!

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Sunset Sessions: A New, Free Concert Series Coming to Piedmont Park

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This spring and summer, music lovers can take advantage of Sunset Sessions - a new, weekly alternative music series at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park. Radio 105.7 and Park Tavern have joined forces to bring Atlantans and visitors alike an incredible lineup of live music from some of today’s most buzz-worthy artists every Sunday for free. Kicking off on April 26 with Bad Suns, The Electric Sons, and Kiev, the new concert series will be held under the spacious, air conditioned Garden Tent, which boasts Piedmont Park and the Midtown Skyline as its backdrop. The free concert series will run through Sunday, September 6, 2015; every show is from 7 to 11 p.m. and guests must be 21+ older to attend. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com.

Located conveniently off of the Atlanta BeltLine, concert goers can enjoy giveaways throughout the concert series, the chance to mingle with Aly, Knox, and Sully from Radio 105.7 Atlanta, specialty seasonal cocktails, house-brews, 1/2 price wine bottles every Wednesday, 1/2 off sushi from 10 p.m. to midnight, 1/2 off tacos (excluding Big Eye Tuna) nightly after 8 p.m., and much more.  Additional confirmed artists for Sunset Sessions include:  Mother Falcon (5/3); Those Darlins (5/17); Kebbi Williams & The Wolfpack (5/27); Ivan & Alyosha (5/31); Pigpen Theatre Company (6/7); The Whigs (6/21); and Caroline Rose (6/28). More artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

For the most up-to-date information about Sunset Sessions, visit parktavern.com and www.Radio1057.com. 

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EVENT RECAP | SECOND ANNUAL CALLANWOLDE ARTS FESTIVAL & V.I.P. PREVIEW PARTY

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On Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2015, The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces (AFFPS) celebrated their second annual Callanwolde Arts Festival at one of Atlanta’s most distinctive historic properties, the 27,000-square foot Callanwolde Mansion in Druid Hills. The award-winning, two-day indoor festival featured approximately 86 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers, and more. Open to all ages, the festival also offered artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, food trucks with healthy alternatives, and dance performances. 

Art lovers were also invited to take advantage of the ticketed V.I.P. Preview Sales Party on Friday, January 23 from 6 to 9 p.m.  Upon arrival, guests were greeted with a glass of wine to sip on as they strolled throughout the historic home and were the first to view and shop the artwork showcased at this year’s festival.  Ocean Catering Company provided hors d’oeuvres for guests to nosh on while they mixed and mingled with the artists and enjoyed live acoustic music. Proceeds from ticket sales at the event and V.I.P. party benefited the Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition (CFAC). For more information about the festival please visit www.callanwolde.org.

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