Mirrorball Gallery Brings Sparkle to the Foothills
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Tryon North Carolina is shining a little brighter these days with the arrival of Mirrorball Gallery - a fine art and contemporary craft gallery.
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Discover Koko on KokoConnect.tv
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Kokoconnect.tv parent company ConnectDirect Online, Inc. announced the release today of Discover Koko, Channel 129 on Kokoconnect.tv. The new channel will premiere featured content released to the growing FAST TV platform. The move allows viewers to easily watch premieres 24/7 up to 4 weeks before being moved into the regular programming cycle.
Read MoreRedfin's: The Ultimate Atlanta, GA Bucket List: 18 Unforgettable Experiences for New Residents
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Over the last two decades+ we’ve watched Atlanta evolve and really come into its own. We love it here, so when Redfin writer, Julia Weaver, reached out about providing a quote for their blog about Atlanta living must-do’s for newcomers to the city, we jumped at the opportunity. Julia curated The Ultimate Atlanta, GA Bucket List: 18 Unforgettable Experiences for New Residents, read through the article but pay close attention to #15 because it’s ours.
Read MoreHOLIDAY MARKET returns to Buckhead Village District
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Give the gift of art… In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, and in support of Atlanta area creatives and small businesses at such a critical time, we are excited to announce a second year of Buckead Art + Company Holiday Market.
Read MoreBEYOND THE CATWALK BOOK LAUNCH
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Last night, at the Jennifer Balcos Gallery in Buckhead, DOTC Foundation and Fashionado founder, E. Vincent Martinez hosted the book release and signing of his photo book, Beyond The Catwalk, to a packed house.
His vision of creating editorial quality fashion images was realized by a very talented team, co-lead by Martinez’s colleague and friend, Taylor Bareford. Both worked with emerging fashion designers, photographers and professional stylists and models to bring to life a collection of photographic images, with dogs, all shot on location at Atlanta’s Goat Farm.
In the Fall of 2018, a conversation was had between the President of the Art Institute of Atlanta and fashion professor E. Vincent Martinez about creating a stylish, philanthropic event to benefit the Doggies on the Catwalk Foundation [DotC] – a 501 c3 that supports pet-based organizations.
The concept behind Beyond The Catwalk was to style and create high-fashion images using garments designed by emerging student designers and to feature dogs with professional models. Photography professor, Taylor Bareford, who was an instrumental collaborator in this project, worked closely with Martinez on all aspects of art direction and production. Bareford and Martinez share a like-minded aesthetic and sensibility which brought forth an organic and contagious synergy to the project. The shooting schedule spanned over four weeks between January and February of 2019 and involved a team of photographers, designers, stylists, pets and their owners.
Beyond The Catwalk exceeded all expectations. The images are beautiful, dramatic and engaging – not an easy feat when you consider that dogs are inherently cute and we weren’t going for “cute.” One of the educational goals of the project was to offer a real-world experience to the students by taking them out of the classroom, shooting on location and allowing them to communicate their vision with the professional team.
The mission of the Doggies on the Catwalk Foundation (DotC) is two-fold. DotC is a 501c 3 that provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations whose mission is to enhance the lives of individuals living with disabilities and other special needs, and to those organizations who provide safety and loving homes to animals in need. In addition to supporting non-profit organizations, because Doggies on the Catwalk was created in the classroom, we are committed to providing educational assistance through the form of grants to arts education and fashion design programs. Proceeds from the sales of Beyond The Catwalk benefit the organization.
You can purchase your Beyond The Catwalk book HERE.
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A Cuban Affair at The Consulate Restaurant with Fashionado
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One of my favorite dining destinations is about to turn up the heat to high this Friday! I am thrilled to host "A Cuban Affair" at The Consulate Atlanta on July 14th to introduce their new Cuban menu. There will be a DJ, live music, possibly some salsa dancing (that's up to you!) and of course tasty tapas and specialty crafted cocktails. It's a PARTY! I recently tried the new menu and it was fantastic. Let us know you're coming - RSVP HERE.
Also, catch me and The Consulate Atlanta on CBS Plugged-In on Thursday July 13 at 11AM!
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Vincent + Vincent = Puppy Love
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On May 6th, 2017 I was surprised with a gift from Canine Assistants at the Doggies on the Catwalk event. I was presented with a 12-week old puppy, a future service dog, named Vincent. I was speechless and tearful. The thought that this puppy will grow up to serve others in need is a beautiful thing - the best gift ever. "Puppy Vincent" as he's called, was gifted to me in celebration and acknowledgment of ten years of philanthropy through my organization Doggies on the Catwalk.
Puppy Vincent is growing very quickly so I wanted a visit with him before he "lost" his puppy looks! I went out to the Canine Assistants farm recently to spend an afternoon with Vincent. He is playful, adorable, curious, charming and full of puppy love and kisses. At his young age (about 6 months) puppy Vincent has already started his service dog education. He is learning to pick up objects and open cabinets. He puts on his puppy service vest and hits the mall weekly to get socialized and accustomed to public spaces.
Puppy Vincent will return to the Doggies on the Catwalk stage in 2018 and will probably be his last 'catwalk' as most likely, he'll be matched with a recipient soon after that! That's my boy!!
