Love him or hate him, it’s hard to think of Memphis without Elvis Presley, its most famous son. To his credit, Elvis never felt he outgrew his hometown, even after becoming one of the biggest stars in the world. His family home, Graceland, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, gives visitors an [...]
You may not be able to stay at the Hotel Hassler Roma, a historic five-star hotel in the heart of Rome, but you can recreate the experience of dining at its Imàgo restaurant with this quick and easy recipe
Risotto with asparagus, pink sparkling wine and peppery mussels
Ingredients:
4 1/3 cups Vialone Nano rice
6 1/2 tablespoons shallots
1 [...]
In honor of this month’s performance of Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, Encore Atlanta spoke with stylists from local salons to find out the latest trends for cuts and color this season.
If you’re looking for a low-key place to hang out with friends, you can’t beat meeting at a pub. In celebration of American Craft Beer Week (May 16-22), Encore Atlanta sampled fare from the best pubs in town to create this handy guide to some of the city’s best.
5 Seasons Restaurant and Brewery
Environmentally friendly 5 [...]
Spring is beautiful in Atlanta, with cherry blossoms and dogwood trees in bloom. And as spring clothes replace sweaters, it’s easy to yearn for full-on summer. That’s why so many spring breaks unfold on the beach. You can escape to a sandy wonderland where sunsets give way to moonlit surf, casual beach bars serve frosty [...]
Spring is finally here and the great outdoors beckons. Here are some fun events and activities for you and your family to enjoy together.
While the artists’ booths at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival are more targeted towards the adults, there will be a special Kids Village with inflatables, face painting, and a 24-foot tall rock wall. [...]
Dancing is every bit an art form — from the movement of the body to the colorful and ornate costumes. Glitter, rhinestones, fringe, high heels, loud music — it’s all fun to watch, but it’s more fun to learn and practice your moves on an actual dance floor. Whether you’re looking for a class, a [...]
If you cut your hand, chances are you would clean the wound and keep it bandaged until it healed. But how do you clean and dress a wound you can’t see? That’s the quandary millions of people with celiac disease face every day.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects about one in 133 people. [...]
Where better to celebrate the history, culture and accomplishments of African-Americans than Atlanta? Home to many historic attractions, our city was the stomping ground for civil rights activists and leaders, among other unsung black heroes. Whether you are looking for a way to spend your weekend exploring Atlanta, or a good book to read on [...]
In historic downtown Brunswick, one cultural treasure has been restored, thanks to aid from the Atlanta-based Fox Theatre Institute. By partnering with the 1899 Art Deco movie palace, the institute was able to help the theater replace 58 of its original windows which were “literally falling out,” as one Brunswick resident put it.
The institute selected [...]
Eleven years ago, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) debuted with 24 films and attracted 2,000 viewers. By 2010, the AJFF was screening more than 50 films and attracting more than 20,000 people to its three venues (Lefont Sandy Springs, Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station Stadium 16 and Regal Cinemas Medlock Crossing Stadium 18). This year, [...]
