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SPRING HAS ARRIVED AT THE WORKS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/11/23

Event lineup features live music, St. Patrick’s Day celebration, comedy under the stars and more

The Works is eager to welcome the long awaited spring weather with an exciting, family-friendly calendar of events throughout March. Celebrate the weekend with live music on Fridays and Saturdays at The Camp. Show your artsy side with fun arts and crafts at the Brella Art Truck provided by Brella Studio. Put your knowledge and axe-throwing skills to the test at American Axes’ Trivi-Axe. Sip on green beer at Chattahoochee Food Works’ second annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, The Hungry Leprechaun. Enjoy comedy under the stars when Comedy at The Camp returns later this month. The weather is finally warming up, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month at The Works!

The full March events lineup is outlined below:

American Axes: Trivi-Axe

Thursday, March 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 8 p.m.

Only the smartest axe will win at Trivi-Axe! Bring your friends, your sharpest wit and your axe-cellent throwing skills for a night of trivia and axe throwing. Fuel up with a delicious bite to eat at Chattahoochee Food Works before putting your skills to the test during a one-hour round. There is a six-person limit per team. For more information or to register your team, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/american-axes-trivi-axe-march. 

Friday Night Live Music Series 

Friday, March 10, 17, and 24 at 4 p.m.

Kick off the weekend with an evening of live music at The Camp! Grab your favorite beer from Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing or a cocktail from the Center Bar at Chattahoochee Food Works. Dance to an eclectic mix of old and new crowd favorites with your friends and family to wind down from the week. This is a free, family-friendly event. See below for the full lineup or for more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/friday-night-live-march. 

Friday, March 10 featuring DJ Steve

Friday, March 17 featuring Hey Dreamer

Friday, March 24 featuring The Ewox

SPRING (music) BREAK Series

Saturday, March 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m.

Spend your Saturday afternoon at The Works with friends and family while enjoying live music at The Camp!  Enjoy the warmer temps, grab your favorite beer from Scofflaw Brewing or a tasty treat from one of the many food stalls inside Chattahoochee Food Works. This is a free, family-friendly event. See below for the full lineup or more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/spring-music-break-mar. 

Saturday, March 11 featuring Eric & Misty Willcox Duo

Saturday, March 18 featuring Slow Parade

Saturday, March 25 featuring Wilson Spring Hotel

Brella Art Truck at The Camp

Saturday, March 18 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Head over to The Works for an exciting art experience provided by Brella Studio! Show your creative side by painting your own masterpiece on the side of the art truck or step inside for a surprise arts and crafts project. This is a family-friendly event. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/brella-art-truck-march. 

Ladies Night: Sip & Stretch

Thursday, March 16 at 6 p.m.

Grab your gals for a refreshing yoga session on the Spur Stage lawn with Haven Yoga at The Works! This class includes the perfect blend of postures to increase balance, strength, flexibility, meditation and mindfulness. Each ticket purchase includes one free specialty cocktail from Center Bar inside Chattahoochee Food Works! Guests are required to bring their own yoga mats. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/ladies-night-yoga-march-16/. 

St. Patrick’s Day: The Hungry Leprechaun

Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Join Chattahoochee Food Works for its second annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration – The Hungry Leprechaun! Dress in your best green attire and enjoy delicious St. Patrick’s Day inspired eats, green beer and cocktails from a variety of vendors. This event is open to the public. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/the-hungry-leprechaun-2023/. 

Sound Bath Experience with Rebecca Turk

Wednesday, March 22 at 6 p.m.

Treat yourself to an evening of relaxing and healing vibrational experience through a sound bath led by Rebecca Turk. This class uses sound frequencies from instruments to balance emotions and quiet the busy mind. Each ticket purchase includes a complimentary glass of wine from Taste Wine Bar at The Works. Guests are required to bring their own yoga mats or blankets. The session will be held in suite 200A on Chattahoochee Row across from Westbound at The Works apartments. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/sound-bath-wellness-at-the-works/. 

Comedy in The Camp

Thursday, March 23 at 8 p.m.

Get ready to laugh until you cry with Comedy in The Camp! Local showrunner and comedian, Damon Sumner, rounds up some of Atlanta’s brightest talent for a night full of endless laughter. Enjoy social commentary and personal anecdotes from a diverse lineup of performers. The show will begin promptly at 8 p.m. and this event is for ages 18 and older. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/comedy-in-the-camp-march-23-2023/. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, March 30 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Works has teamed up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive, and is inviting the community to participate in this worthwhile effort by donating blood. The drive will be held in suite 200B across from the Westbound at The Works apartments. When scheduling an appointment, enter code THEWORKS in the sponsor code box. One donation can save up to three lives! For more information or to book an appointment, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/red-cross-blood-drive-mar-30-2023/. 

ST PATRICK’S DAY ROUND-UP 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/6/23

Ponce City Market

Fri. March 17 – St. Paddy’s Day on The Roof at Ponce City MarketFeaturing a DJ, speciality cocktails, jello shots, Irish beers and pub bites all high above Atlanta! Tickets are available here for $30. Please note that The Roof is 21+ after 5pm.

Live! At The Battery

Fri., March 17 – Shamrocks & ShenanigansGet ready to enjoy everything GREEN at Live! At the Battery’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Guests can toast with signature drinks, green beer and live entertainment to help make St. Patrick’s Day pure gold. Those looking for some basketball madness can enjoy games on the 32ft LED TV screen as well. Tickets are available here.

The Americano

Sat., March 11 – Sat. March 18 – St. Patrick’s Day Special: Whiskey Flight & Steak DinnerNothing like the robustly rich taste of whiskey paired with a perfectly grilled steak to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (luxuriously) at Atlanta’s Italian Steakhouse, The Americano, helmed by celebrity chef Scott Conant. The restaurant will serve a special St. Patrick’s Day dinner that guests can indulge in all week long. For $125 (or $75 without the flight), enjoy a 16 ounce New York Strip, two sides and a flight of carefully selected Irish whiskeys.

Fri., March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day at Hampton + Hudson!

Hampton + Hudson invites guests to join them in celebrating St. Patty’s Day with food and beverage specials all day! The bar will be offering $5 Jameson, $5 Guinness and $5 Black & Tan’s. Additionally, guests can enjoy food specials on Bangers & Mash and Corned Beef & Cabbage.

March 15, 7-10pm – Dirty South Trivia at Fado Irish Pub

The favorite Irish pub is hosting a special St. Patrick’s Day themed Pub Quiz! Join them at Fadó in Buckhead for a chance to win great prizes and pub cash. Guests should arrive early to get a spot!

Fri., March 17, 2pm – St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Fado Buckhead

The favorite Irish pub is closing down Buckhead Ave & filling the street with live music, Irish dancers and March madness! Doors open at 7am for Kegs & Eggs followed by a block party at 2pm. 21 and up only after 2pm. Pre-sale tickets are available here – $20 cover charger at the door.

Fri., March 17, 7-10pm – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Butcher & Brew Halcyon & Downtown Alpharetta

Raise a pint and toast to good times with live music and food specials including:

  • Blarney Burger – double patty smashed with remo, crispy pastrami, egg and kraut. Plus, a pint of Guinness. $20
  • BOGO wings!
  • $8 drink and shot specials

Mon., March 13-Fri., March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Specials at Honeysuckle Gelato at Ponce City MarketHoneysuckle Gelato will be offering an Irish Coffee Milkshake (Irish cream and coffee gelato blended with whip cream and festive sprinkles), and Irish cream and coffee gelato will be available by the scoop with festive sprinkles.

Sugar Factory Atlanta’s Lucky Leprechaun Insane Milkshake. This limited edition Irish Coffee flavored shake will be available through March 31st.

Featuring vanilla & coffee ice creams blended with Jameson Whiskey and poured into a green chocolate covered mug with leprechaun sprinkles. Topped off with whipped cream, chocolate gold coins, rainbow sour belts, and a rainbow whirly pop. $25.

Toast to The Luck of the Irish at Dantanna’s on St. Patrick’s Day
Feeling lucky this St. Patrick’s Day? Head to Dantanna’s on Friday, March 17, 2023, for $6 pints of Guinness all day long and mouthwatering Irish favorites. The go-to dining and sports-watching destination will be serving their signature hearty Rueben with Boar’s Head corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on grilled rye and a corned beef and cabbage entree served with a choice of potatoes. Guests can make the most of all Dantanna’s has to offer and join in on March Madness fun as they cheer their team’s on at the bar or outside on the expansive, dog-friendly patio. In addition to the St. Patrick’s Day specials, their full menu of steaks, salads, pasta, sandwiches and more will be available as well as their extensive wine, cocktail and beer list. For more information, please call 404.760.8873 or visit www.dantannas.com. Dantanna’s is located at 3400 Around Lenox Dr. Suite 304, Atlanta, GA 30326. Stay connected on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @dantannas.

POSTINO WEST MIDTOWN HOUSE PARTY WELCOMES ALL ON MARCH 8

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/4/23

New Restaurant and Wine Bar Invites Guests for Neighborhood Celebration Featuring Complimentary Wine and Bites, Music and More.

March 8 at the West Midtown location – Open to the public with RSVP below.

                      

Postino WineCafé invites guests to experience its new location in the heart of West Midtown at a celebratory house party on Wednesday, March 8. The eatery and wine bar is opening its doors from 5-8 p.m. for guests to enjoy complimentary wine and bites, tastings from JuneShine hard kombucha, permanent jewelry from Weld ATL and spins from the Zegi group. In addition to complimentary food and drinks, guests also can partake in Postino’s food menu and carefully curated selection of boutique wines from around the globe served by the glass and bottle. Postino’s house party is sponsored by Postino Wine Cult and JuneShine. The event is complimentary, and guests can make reservations online.

DINNER WITH A VIEW ATLANTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/2/23

Unique Pop-Up Dining Experience Opens Domes in Piedmont Park for a Limited Time

Part pop-up restaurant, part outdoor oasis, Dinner With A View will bring an immersive and elevated culinary experience with a one-of-a-kind view to Atlantans this March! Starting on March 2nd, the premier pop-up will offer guests a new perspective on outdoor dining from the comfort of a private, climate-controlled, clear and frameless geodesic dome with stunning views of Piedmont Park in Midtown.

“We couldn’t think of a better city to set up in than the inspiring cultural melting pot that is Atlanta, just in time for the beautiful spring season,” says Ryan Rearden, Partner of Dinner With A View Atlanta and founder and CEO of GRAÉ HOSPITALITY group. “We are proud to offer something truly original to Atlantans with our fully immersive event that excites the senses with its unique environment-enhancing domes and incredible dining experience.”


Located within The Promenade at Piedmont Park, near the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Magnolia Hall, the experience will feature 33 thoroughly-decorated domes with elegant lighting consciously placed across the green space, providing stunning views of the surrounding park and city skyline from each and every seat.mGuests will enjoy a three-course meal expertly crafted by Atlanta’s own GRAÉ HOSPITALITY’s award-winning Executive Chef Andy Merritt-Carter. Using influences from cuisines around the world, diners will have the opportunity to select from four menu categories – beef, chicken, fish, or vegan – all of which feature Chef’s exquisite array of flavors to pair effortlessly with the vibrant surrounding ambiance. A full beverage menu will also be available offering guests a variety of drinks for purchase.


The Dinner With A View experience will be open to guests from Thursday, March 2nd through Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, operating Thursday with seatings at 8:15 p.m., Friday and Saturday with seatings at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., & 9:30 p.m, and Sunday with seatings at 5:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m., & 9:00 p.m. Dome reservations are now available online for $199.99 and dinner bookings are $129.99 per guest. A minimum of 4 guests are required per booking, and domes can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests.

To learn more about Dinner With A View, advantage of special promotions, first access to premium dates and
seating times, or event updates, please visit https://www.dinnerwithaview.ca/atlanta-2023.

COBB BUBBLES AND BREWS 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/2/23

March 1-31

Bubbles & Brews, a month-long celebration ofCobb County’s craft beverage makers, is back for its fourth year to shine a spotlight on local breweries, distilleries, and wineries.

During the month of March, enthusiasts can travel along the Cobb Ale Trail to sample unique craft beverages. A free ‘BrewPass,’ available online or at participating Hop Spots, will guide visitors to each location where they can collect stamps and win sweet prizes from Cobb Travel & Tourism.


Guests can earn double stamps in their BrewPass by attending Bubbles & Brews Night events where each Hop Spot will feature fun activities and themed giveaways. Visitors will also have the chance to vote online for their favorite best-sellers, unique brews, and various other categories.


New in 2023, dog-friendly locations will also have Bubbles & Chews bandanas for your fourlegged friends on Bubbles & Brews Nights. Participants can enter to win a curated dog gift box by posting a photo of their dog with swag and using the hashtag #BubblesAndChews. “The craft beverage industry in Cobb continues to thrive, with new locations opening each year,” said Holly Quinlan, President & CEO of Cobb Travel & Tourism. “Since beginning Bubbles & Brews in 2020, we have seen these small businesses adapt, change, grow, and make Cobb County a sweet spot for beverage enthusiasts. Not only are we highlighting these makers during the month of March, but also recognizing their role as a year-round tourism asset in our community.”


Nineteen of Cobb’s craft beverage makers are participating in the 2023 event, including:


• ASW Distillery (Cumberland)
• Atlanta Hard Cider Co. & Distillery (Marietta)
• Broken Anchor Winery (Acworth)
• Burnt Hickory Brewery (Kennesaw)
• Dry County Brewing Company (Kennesaw)
• Glover Park Brewery (Marietta)
• Horned Owl Brewing (Kennesaw)
• Ironmonger Brewing Company (Marietta)
• Lazy Guy Distillery (Kennesaw)
• Red Hare Brewing & Distilling (Marietta)
• Red Hare – Still on the Square (Marietta)
• Red Top Brewhouse (Acworth)
• Reformation Brewery (Smyrna)
• Schoolhouse Brewing (Marietta)
• Shezmu Cellars (Kennesaw)
• Skint Chestnut Brewing Company (Powder Springs)
• Terrapin Taproom (Cumberland)
• Treehorn Cider (Marietta)
• Viking Alchemist Meadery (Smyrna)


In addition to the special events throughout the month, several participating Bubbles & Brews
locations will be featured in the “Bubbles & Brews Alley” at the Georgia Food + Wine Festival
on Saturday, March 25, at Jim R. Miller Park. Guests will be able to sample the unique drinks
from participating craft beverage makers at this festival that celebrates the best of Georgia and
the South.

For more information on Bubbles & Brews, visit bubblesandbrews.com.

MEATBALL PALOOZA HOSTED BY MEATBALLERZ ON SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/28/23

Mamma Mia! Meatballerz hosts first-ever Meatball Palooza on Saturday, March 11

Atlanta eatery and food truck will celebrate National Meatball Day with foodie event at Eventide Brewing

1-5pm, FREE!

Join local favorite Meatballerz on Saturday, March 11, at Eventide Brewing to celebrate National Meatball Day with authentic Italian classics, live cooking demos, food eating competitions, beer and more! 

Whether you just love Italian cuisine or fancy yourself an amateur gurgitator, this is a foodie festival you don’t want to miss.

The “meaty” festivities will begin at 1 p.m., with competitive events kicking off at 2 p.m. Registration is open to the public until each event begins, and spectators can have a “ball” watching the fierce competitions from the sidelines.

  • First up are two warm-up events: a mozzarella triangle cheese pull and a meatball relay race. 
  • The big showdown is a meatball eating contest featuring an envy-inducing grand prize for the first place winner…free Meatballerz Ball-in-a-Hole sandwiches for a year! 

Cara and Cathy DeLalla, the mother-daughter duo behind Meatballerz, will host a live cooking demonstration of their beloved Mama’s Chicken Piccata. 

If you’re hankering for a hearty meal, the Meatballerz food truck will be parked on site so attendees can enjoy a taste of Italy throughout the day. (Pro tip: dishes pair perfectly with Eventide Brewing’s Mozzafiato Italian Pilsner, which will be available for purchase!)

For more information, please visit the Meatball Palooza Facebook event page.

HOLI CELEBRATION AT NAANSTOP BUCKHEAD

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/28/23

Saturday, 3/11 from noon to 3pm

NaanStop, the fast casual Indian eatery, invites guests to its Buckhead location for an inclusive, family-friendly Holi celebration from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. This special event will feature complimentary Holi powder, DJ/live performance and light snacks. In addition, guests can order from NaanStop’s full menu of naan wraps, rice bowls, fresh salads and more.

2ND AND CHARLES ROSWELL GRAND OPENING EVENT – SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/25/23

The pop-culture-savvy bookstore opened its fourth Georgia location, inviting customers to buy,

sell, and hunt for all kinds of treasures.

A brand-new 2nd & Charles is now open in Roswell, Georgia. With this new addition, the popular new and pre-owned book and pop culture retailer now has four locations in the state.

We invite you to join us on March 4, 2023, for our 2nd & Charles Roswell Grand Opening Celebration. Customers can enjoy store credit giveaways, kid-friendly activities including a balloon artist, snacks, exclusive savings and more! The first 300 customers will receive a tote bag full of goodies.


“2nd and Charles can be considered a bookstore, a pop culture store, a place to get toys, or even a record store to some. We do carry all these things, but to those who visit here we aim to be more than just a store to go to. When you come to this new Roswell 2NC, my staff and I want to get to know everyone! We aim to create a community of diverse knowledge and ideas that I have loved to see in all the stores I have worked in previously. Every area is different, and I have seen this in the stores that I have worked in from Pennsylvania to Colorado. The only thing that stays the same is the excitement and wonder new visitors have when they come to a place they have never been in and vow to never leave. I may be biased but Roswell so far has been the most supportive and curious community for us as we have set up as well as the best to interact with in our first open to the public days. I look forward to getting to know everyone and seeing familiar faces from our friends travelling from the areas where previous and current 2nd and Charles stores are located!” said General Manager Rowyn Wind.


There’s a place where miles of books are surrounded by pure, boundless energy. Where casual wanderers find the journey through our aisles to be enchanting – with thrills and surprises at every turn. A place where stories literally come to life and impassioned super fans learn that their fandom has no limits here. So – to those who crave cool vibes and a magical shopping experience – this is your new happy place. 2 nd & Charles is the bookstore – unbound. Come in, get lost and find yourself at 2 nd & Charles Roswell.

2nd & Charles Roswell is located at 10723 Alpharetta Highway. For updates and information, follow @2NCRoswell.

GREEN KEGS & EGGS 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/26/23

The Village Dunwoody

Hosts 2nd Annual

Green Eggs & Kegs Festival 2023

The Best Party in the ‘Burbs Returns Bigger & Better 

On Saturday, April 22, The Village at 5521 Chamblee Dunwoody Road will present Green Eggs & Kegs 2023. Event attendees can expect even more local restaurants, live music, and beverage sponsors than last year. The Village and new title sponsor, Discover Dunwoody, will host this ticketed event throughout The Village Courtyard and this year, the parking lot area will be expanded. A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). 

Attendees that hold VIP tickets will gain event entry one hour before general admission attendees, receive a 2nd-year commemorative event t-shirt, and new this year, from noon to 1:00 pm, a sponsored VIP hour of complimentary beer and spirits will be offered at both Bar{n} booze & bites and Morty’s Meat Supply thanks to Eagle Rock and United Distributors.

It is expected that 18+ restaurants will be on-site cooking on over two dozen donated Big Green Eggs. Including Bar{n} booze & bites, Morty’s Meat & Supply, The Funwoody Food Truck, Message in a Bottle, Nick’s Westside, Local Three, Grecian Gyro, Chupito’s Azteca Grille, NFA Burger, Breadwinner Cafe and Bakery, and Gracious Plenty. Culinary participants will battle it out for the People’s Choice Best Taste award. Last year’s winner was NFA Burger and Grand Champion BBQ.

“Last year’s event sold out! Due to the enormous success, we are telling everyone to get their tickets quickly! We’ve added more restaurants, bigger sponsors, and a third live band. The goal is to spread awareness about the Dunwoody area’s local businesses and support each other as one, strong community. It will definitely be an afternoon to remember! ” said David Abes, owner of Dash Hospitality Group and The Village Dunwoody.

The stage at The Village will feature live tunes from headliner Family Truckster, Sucker Punch, and Mike Casey & Jason Martin. Sponsors that make this annual event possible include Discover Dunwoody, Regency Centers, Big Green Egg, United Distributors, Eagle Rock, Sysco, Aussie Select, SweetWater Brewing, Kona Brewing, Gate City, Tucker Brewing, Bacardi, Califino, Tres Agaves, Wicked Weed, Babylonstoren, ASW Distillery, Old Forester, The Ned, and more to come. Other sponsors, restaurant vendors, and more will be announced before the event date.

ABOUT THE VILLAGE DUNWOODY

The Village Dunwoody has quickly been established as the “center of gravity” for its city residents. It is the place for friends, neighbors, and family to gather indoors and out. Where people can eat and drink and experience what their community has to offer. Creating this community gathering spot is the team’s mission. Bar{n} booze & bites, The Funwoody Food Truck, Morty’s Meat Supply, and soon-to-open Message In a Bottle are diverse concepts yet comfortably intertwined experiences that all offer high-quality food and a sense of community. Visit The Village Dunwoody to stay updated. Follow us @thevillagedunwoody. 

ABOUT JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION 

JDRF’s mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.2 billion in research funding since its inception. Built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, the JDRF collaborates with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. JDRF staff and volunteers throughout the United States and six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and their vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit JDRF or follow us on Twitter @JDRF. 

THE NATURE OF COLOR AT FERNBANK STARTING FEBRUARY 11

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/18/23

A Rainbow of Exploration into the Power Color Has in Our Lives

Fernbank Museum offers a vivid immersion into the science of color in the new special exhibit “The Nature of Color,” on view from Feb. 11 – May 7, 2023.

Our world is covered in color — it’s woven so tightly into our lives that we rarely stop to question what it is and how it works. Where do colors come from? How have some animals evolved to stand out while others blend in? How did pink come to be associated with femininity in Western culture? Why do some colors make us feel different emotions?

“The Nature of Color” offers an in-depth exploration of the way color carries information in nature, including how organisms use it to find food, warn off predators and reproduce. The exhibit also delves into the use of color across cultures, where different colors can signal a wide range of meanings, impact emotions and ultimately influence the society around us.

“The Nature of Color exhibit is a unique blending of science and culture, providing many opportunities for guests to learn not only about the science of color and light, but also about the significance and symbolism attributed to color by people around the globe,” says Bobbi Hohmann, VP of Programming & Collections. “The Nature of Color really captures the essence of natural history explorations and we’re excited to bring this engaging new exhibit to Atlanta.” 

This fun and family friendly exhibit features models, cultural objects, media and interactive components that will invite visitors to play and experiment. Guests will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of imagery, interactivity and exploration and can interact with activities such as a “painting” on a floor-to-ceiling canvas using just their hands. They also can experience a color-changing room, featuring a light lab experiment that provides the opportunity to combine colors to make white light.

“The Nature of Color” also brings with it three displays that delve more into the specificities of color. “Feeling Color” allows guests to create different pigmented combinations to see how their creation affects their emotions. “Making Color” demonstrates the process of dyeing fabric and the history behind this process. Lastly, “Meaning of Color” teaches guests how colors can create a shared identity and shows this through the color red and its use from cave art all the way to college sports.

For those who have ever pondered the influence of hue on society — from guiding emotions and the way animals interact in nature to the history of color production — “The Nature of Color” aims to answer these explorative questions and showcase the ways that color ultimately influences every aspect of our lives.

“We wouldn’t have colors if it weren’t for physics. We wouldn’t have colors if it weren’t for the evolutionary process. We wouldn’t have colors if it weren’t for the cultural attitudes of people,” said Rob DeSalle, curator of “The Nature of Color” at the American Museum of Natural History, which organized the exhibit. “We’re all seeing a different world of color, and that’s what’s really spectacular.”

Another highlight of “The Nature of Color” is an installation of portraits by Brazilian photographer Angélica Dass, whose work showcases the diversity of human skin tones to challenge socially constructed racial categories and celebrate the beauty and diversity of humans around the world. Also featured is a red chiffon and organza gown by American designer Brandon Maxwell that was created specifically for the exhibit.

Fernbank will celebrate the opening of The Nature of Color with a special family-friendly Discovery Day on February 11, featuring a range of activities that explore color, including a special demonstration with Fernbank’s youth volunteers to creatively paint a life-sized bear model provided by Behr Paint.

The Nature of Color is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org).

Local presentation made possible by Behr Paint Company, one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains and surface preparation products.

RELATED PROGRAMMING

Fernbank is creating a colorful day of family fun with a special Discovery Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 11, commemorating the debut of “The Nature of Color.” This event will have fun activities for all ages and is included with general admission.

TICKETS

“The Nature of Color” is included with general admission at Fernbank and with CityPASS. General admission tickets include three floors of exhibits in the natural history museum, choice of one giant screen film, and 75 acres of nature explorations in Fernbank Forest and WildWoods. Fernbank is located at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta, minutes from midtown Atlanta and downtown Decatur.

For more information, visit FernbankMuseum.org. General admission tickets are $24.95 for adults, $23.95 for seniors, $22.95 for children ages 3-12, free for children ages 2 and younger, and free for Fernbank Members. These prices are for tickets purchased online at FernbankMuseum.org. Tickets not purchased in advance are offered, if available, at a higher price.

More information is available at FernbankMuseum.org.