Arts + Culture

For the Love of Books

Friends of the Alpharetta Library believes in books. Article by Linda Statham The current Friends of the Alpharetta Library (FOTAL) organization was established in 1991. We are proud to celebrate our thirty-third year of existence. Many of those early volunteers continue to work diligently to support the library. Many others have joined in over the years to raise funds to purchase items needed by the library.     The Alpharetta Library started out having a station wagon as their “first”...

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Inspired Giving

Fun ideas for giving (and receiving, if you're lucky) Article by Sue G. Collins For the feel-better fan Dr. Dellaria at Holistic Health Center, P.C. specializes in patients who haven't responded to traditional medical treatment. Treat them (or yourself) to a thorough wellness exam in the new year. Wellness Exam Gift Certificate $195 Holistic Health Center 11539 Park Woods Cir, #602, Alpharetta 678.366.0072 HolisticHealthGA.com For the feel-good fan Give the quintessential gift of...

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Giving the Gift of Galápagos

Luxurious environmentally sensitive private yacht excursions changing the way we travel Article and Photography by Sean O'Keefe I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I received the invitation to explore The Galápagos Islands on Ecoventura’s luxury expedition private yacht, Theory. Perhaps one of the world’s most remote and exclusive travel destinations, the archipelago, located some 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, has captivated explorers and adventurers for centuries; inspiring Charles...

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Give Creativity & Fun 

Five thoughtful holiday gifts to spark joy Article by Aleks Kapett Gift-giving should be fun, not a last-second stressor that turns you into a Grinch. Seeing that special smile light up is a hard feeling to beat, so, here’s a list of gifts that blend creativity, a touch of retro charm, and just enough practicality to keep everyone happy and engaged as we bring 2024 to a close. Flashback Digital Camera As a storyteller and photographer, I might be biased, but The Flashback Digital Camera is...