Food + Beverage

Cultivating Community

at Arabia Mountain Vineyard Article by Tiffany C. Dilliard | Photography by Bob Mackey Arabia Mountain Vineyard began as a dream planted in familiar soil. “We have owned this land for more than 30 years,” says Owner Tim Starks.  “It was a visit to Napa Valley that made me realize we could create something special right here at Arabia Mountain.” Nearly 7 years ago, after careful research and preparation, the first vines were planted. “We worked through the pandemic with faith and...

Arts + Culture

RIZE

Atlanta Comes Together for Unforgettable Night of Creative Expression Article and Photography by RIZE: A Soul-Stirring Celebration lived up to its promise as "the turn up for everyone who refused to stay down," creating a genuine community where audience members were just as excited to see each other as they were to see this debut performance. Roughly 60 attendees gathered for an intimate celebration of Atlanta’s newest variety show. The energy in the room was undeniably positive - a...

Arts + Culture

Buy What You Like!

10 Tips for Collecting Art on a Shoestring Budget Article by Najee Dorsey  | Photography by Courtesy of Black Art in America 1. Buy What You Like Choose pieces that resonate with you personally—your collection should reflect your journey. Trends change, so focus on art that moves you. Act quickly when you find something you love and enjoy the hunt. 2. Prepare by Learning Immerse yourself in art books, articles, videos, and podcasts, especially on African American art. Visit galleries...

Travel

Taste and Tour

How to Spend 5 Days in Hamburg, Germany Article by Tomeka Jones Now is the time to pull out your travel bucket list and if Europe is on it, then I know the perfect little-known destination to visit. It’s Hamburg, the second largest city in Germany. Hamburg is home to one of the biggest ports in Europe: Speicherstadt, the largest warehouse district in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site; Rathaus (City Hall), a gorgeous neo-Renaissance building; and many more landmarks. The city also has...