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2008 Index of Winners

Best Theater Company BOA Award Winner

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Dad’s Garage Theatre

Best Play BOA Award Winner

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As I Lay Dying
For sheer gonzo creativity, combined with an impressive grounding in American literature and Southern culture, AS I LAY DYING revealed a more fertile imagination than any 10 other stage plays. The inaugural production of Haverty Marionettes, Michael Haverty’s puppet-based adaptation of William Faulkner’smore...
For sheer gonzo creativity, combined with an impressive grounding in American literature and Southern culture, AS I LAY DYING revealed a more fertile imagination than any 10 other stage plays. The inaugural production of Haverty Marionettes, Michael Haverty’s puppet-based adaptation of William Faulkner’s classic novel drew influences from sources as diverse as folk art, carnival games and old-timey music. As I Lay Dying offered a unique prism for reviewing Faulkner’s stream-of-consciousness tale of 1930s Mississippi, and established Haverty Marionettes as an intriguing company to watch in the future. www.havertymarionettes.org. less...

Best Local Play BOA Award Winner

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Dad’s Garage Theatre

Best Play BOA Award Winner

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Peachtree Battle
It’s difficult to envision an Atlanta theater scene without PEACHTREE BATTLE in it. Premiering Sept. 7, 2001, the comedy about a Buckhead socialite’s son getting hitched to a Hooters waitress became the longest-running play in Atlanta history, leaving Driving Miss Daisy in the dust over a total ofmore...
It’s difficult to envision an Atlanta theater scene without PEACHTREE BATTLE in it. Premiering Sept. 7, 2001, the comedy about a Buckhead socialite’s son getting hitched to a Hooters waitress became the longest-running play in Atlanta history, leaving Driving Miss Daisy in the dust over a total of seven years, 44 extensions and more than 120,000 patrons at the Ansley Park Playhouse. Having established such a successful, frequently updated crowd-pleaser, playwrights John Gibson and Anthony Morris retired the show earlier this month to focus on the potential big-screen version, as well as their long-awaited next show, A Sunday Afternoon at Loehmann’s. After the battle, they deserve a salute. www.peachtreebattle.net. less...

Best Play BOA Award Winner

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A Song for Coretta
When Atlanta playwright/novelist Pearl Cleage paid theatrical tribute to the late Coretta Scott King, she chose to focus on the Civil Rights leader’s legacy rather than the details of her life. Cleage’s play A SONG FOR CORETTA, staged last winter at 7 Stages, presented five African-American womenmore...
When Atlanta playwright/novelist Pearl Cleage paid theatrical tribute to the late Coretta Scott King, she chose to focus on the Civil Rights leader’s legacy rather than the details of her life. Cleage’s play A SONG FOR CORETTA, staged last winter at 7 Stages, presented five African-American women standing in line outside Ebenezer Baptist Church to pay their final respects to King. Their subsequent conversation and conflicts shed light on the successes of the Civil Rights Movement as well as its unfinished business, and made A Song for Coretta far more thoughtful and knotty than the kind of safe, standard biographical drama we could have expected. www.pearlcleage.net. less...

Best Touring Play BOA Award Winner

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Avenue Q

Best Alternative Art Space BOA Award Winner

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Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Best Place to See a Movie BOA Award Winner

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Plaza Theatre
PLAZA THEATRE co-owners Jonathan and Gayle Rej often find themselves squeezed out of the market when it comes to booking current top-notch indie films. So in a brilliant case of lemons to lemonade, the owners have turned the Plaza into a multidisciplinary pop-culture facility. There’s the Silver Screammore...
PLAZA THEATRE co-owners Jonathan and Gayle Rej often find themselves squeezed out of the market when it comes to booking current top-notch indie films. So in a brilliant case of lemons to lemonade, the owners have turned the Plaza into a multidisciplinary pop-culture facility. There’s the Silver Scream Spook Show, with campy performances announcing monster/sci-fi thrillers; the Art and Movie Series, with local artists exhibiting works tied to film screenings; Summer Camp, with special screenings of cult classics such as Xanadu; and special events like hosting actor Crispin Glover and his new movie It Is Fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE last August. In doing so, the Plaza remains the hippest and most diverse movie theater in town. less...

Best Gallery BOA Award Winner

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Kiang Gallery
With or without the Beijing Olympics, all eyes in the post-American century are destined to turn to China. KIANG GALLERY, with its wide and deep commitment to art by Chinese artists, is bound to be where it’s at in the next decade. While some of the names on the Kiang roster are likely to be unknownmore...
With or without the Beijing Olympics, all eyes in the post-American century are destined to turn to China. KIANG GALLERY, with its wide and deep commitment to art by Chinese artists, is bound to be where it’s at in the next decade. While some of the names on the Kiang roster are likely to be unknown locally, many are beginning to register seismically on the international scene. We’re paying special attention to Danwen Xing, Sze Tsung Leong and relative newcomer Fang Er. Kiang’s smart installations and remarkable curatorial eye are just what the Dirty South needs to take a virtual trip to the Dirty East. So long, New York! Cheerio, London! Next stop for the art world: Beijing. less...

Best Dance Performance BOA Award Winner

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big
Before it even hit the stage, the Atlanta Ballet’s season-closing production of big, featuring OutKast’s Big Boi, was the subject of a New York Times article. But you don’t give a dance performance high marks because of national press or celebrity collaborators. You do, however, honor it for themore...
Before it even hit the stage, the Atlanta Ballet’s season-closing production of big, featuring OutKast’s Big Boi, was the subject of a New York Times article. But you don’t give a dance performance high marks because of national press or celebrity collaborators. You do, however, honor it for the audacity of saying to the world that ballet needs to continue to grow and challenge itself, even if it forces people to question whether it’s ballet at all (or, as some suggested with big, modern dance). A palpable energy crackled from the sometimes turbulent (and uneven) marriage of ballet and hip-hop, but the impact that both forms have had on Atlanta’s cultural scene over the years makes the combination long overdue. Kudos to our very own Mr. Big, Atlanta Ballet artistic director John McFall, and resident choreographer Lauri Stallings for stepping up to the plate (and the mic). www.atlantaballet.com. less...

Best Bakery BOA Award Winner

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Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Alon’s Bakery and Market - Dunwoody

Best Cookies BOA Award Winner

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Alon’s Bakery and Market - Dunwoody

Best Sandwiches BOA Award Winner

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Alon’s Bakery and Market - Dunwoody

Best Bakery BOA Award Winner

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Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Alon’s Bakery and Market - Dunwoody
We’ve always loved the original Alon’s, but the shiny new ALON’S PARK PLACE has what the original lacks: space. And that space allows for more – more wonderful cheeses overseen by expert Tim Gaddis, more fantastic and eclectic wines (and a wine bar!), and more great packaged goods andmore...
We’ve always loved the original Alon’s, but the shiny new ALON’S PARK PLACE has what the original lacks: space. And that space allows for more – more wonderful cheeses overseen by expert Tim Gaddis, more fantastic and eclectic wines (and a wine bar!), and more great packaged goods and gifty housewares. And Alon’s signature baked goods, sandwiches and prepared foods are just as exacting and tasty at this northside outpost as they are in Morningside. less...

Best Doggie Day Care BOA Award Winner

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Barking Hound Village Inn

Best Doggie Day Care BOA Award Winner

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Best Doggie Day Care BOA Award Winner

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Barking Hound Village Buckhead

Best Doggie Day Care BOA Award Winner

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Best Fried Chicken BOA Award Winner

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Busy Bee Cafe

Best Desserts BOA Award Winner

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Café Intermezzo - Midtown

Best Desserts BOA Award Winner

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Cafe Intermezzo

Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner

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Flying Biscuit Cafe - Howell Mill Village
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner

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Flying Biscuit Cafe - Toco Hills
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner

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Flying Biscuit Cafe - Roswell
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner

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Flying Biscuit Cafe - Kennesaw
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner

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Flying Biscuit Cafe - Midtown
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner

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Flying Biscuit Cafe - Buckhead
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner

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Flying Biscuit Cafe - Sandy Springs
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner

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Flying Biscuit Cafe - Candler Park
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Brunch BOA Award Winner

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Flying Biscuit Cafe - Howell Mill Village
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Brunch BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Flying Biscuit Cafe - Toco Hills
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Brunch BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Flying Biscuit Cafe - Roswell
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Brunch BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Flying Biscuit Cafe - Kennesaw
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Brunch BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Flying Biscuit Cafe - Midtown
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Brunch BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
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Flying Biscuit Cafe - Buckhead
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Brunch BOA Award Winner

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Flying Biscuit Cafe - Sandy Springs
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Brunch BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Flying Biscuit Cafe - Candler Park
And multiple metro Atlanta locations.

Best Person You Hate to Love BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Poets, Artists, & Madmen
Vernon Jones
I’m a little disappointed that VERNON JONES didn’t survive this year’s Democratic runoff against Jim Martin. Martin, the less charismatic candidate, is the safer bet in the race against GOP Sen. Saxby Chambliss. But he won’t provide near the entertainment factor that Jones would have. Jones hasmore...
I’m a little disappointed that VERNON JONES didn’t survive this year’s Democratic runoff against Jim Martin. Martin, the less charismatic candidate, is the safer bet in the race against GOP Sen. Saxby Chambliss. But he won’t provide near the entertainment factor that Jones would have. Jones has ambition and ego to spare. A lesser man would have long ago been broken by the controversy that seems to dog him at every turn. Instead of diminishing his desire to remain in public service, however, the constant imbroglios seem to spur him onward, toward higher aspirations. The latest of those, his run for U.S. Senate, was nothing short of quixotic. But I sort of admire him for going up against insurmountable odds. He deserves a pat on the back for attempting the impossible. less...

Best Free Annual Event BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Cityscape » Critics Pick
Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook-Off and Festival
Cabbagetown’s CHOMP AND STOMP CHILI COOK-OFF AND FESTIVAL is one of the last remaining Atlanta events that hasn’t morphed into some out-of-control production plagued by supersized, craft-fair insanity. At the Chomp and Stomp, not only is there room to hang out and socialize, but it takes place inmore...
Cabbagetown’s CHOMP AND STOMP CHILI COOK-OFF AND FESTIVAL is one of the last remaining Atlanta events that hasn’t morphed into some out-of-control production plagued by supersized, craft-fair insanity. At the Chomp and Stomp, not only is there room to hang out and socialize, but it takes place in the fall, during a rare window of great weather. Because it’s smaller than some other festivals, the city allows you to bring your dog. Plus, you get to drink beer and eat chili that’s cooked by people who live within walking distance and are there for the bragging rights. And the activities go down in the neighborhood park - not lining the asphalt-covered streets. At Chomp and Stomp, you’ve got great local music, good beer, your hound dog and your lady by your side. Awesome. www.chompandstomp.com. less...

BOA Award Winner

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Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Poets, Artists, & Madmen
1-FIVE-0
Yes, it carries an up-to-the-minute mix of hip and stylish casual clothing for men and women - including plenty of unique work from local designers - and boasts a cool, friendly staff. But 1-FIVE-0 covers more territory than the typical trendy shop. It also offers candy, gotta-have novelty items, accessoriesmore...
Yes, it carries an up-to-the-minute mix of hip and stylish casual clothing for men and women - including plenty of unique work from local designers - and boasts a cool, friendly staff. But 1-FIVE-0 covers more territory than the typical trendy shop. It also offers candy, gotta-have novelty items, accessories and, most notably, hosts live-music nights every month that serve as a mingling spot for the in-the-know. It even makes a good venue for a decent cheap date. 1000 Marietta St. 404-474-4102. www.150atlanta.com. less...

BOA Award Winner

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Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Walter’s Clothing
If you want to stay on top of the latest looks in casual footwear, WALTER’S CLOTHING is the place. A downtown institution conveniently located across the street from Georgia State University, Walter’s always has the hot new styles before everyone else - not a month after they’ve dropped. From Nikemore...
If you want to stay on top of the latest looks in casual footwear, WALTER’S CLOTHING is the place. A downtown institution conveniently located across the street from Georgia State University, Walter’s always has the hot new styles before everyone else - not a month after they’ve dropped. From Nike to Timberland to PF Flyer, Walter’s stocks the trendiest brands in an urban setting with a definite nonmall vibe. The store even provides sneak(er) previews of upcoming releases, so the style-conscious will want to keep coming back. 66 Decatur St. 404-688-8859. www.waltersclothing.com. less...

Best Place to Hear Local Music BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Sugarhill
“Harpo, this here is our juke joint!” Like a scene straight out of The Color Purple, SUGARHILL stands as Atlanta’s contemporary juke joint. It’s dark, sexy and laid-back, with plenty of local soul bouncing from the stage. The intimate scene allows you to get up close and personal with the artists,more...
“Harpo, this here is our juke joint!” Like a scene straight out of The Color Purple, SUGARHILL stands as Atlanta’s contemporary juke joint. It’s dark, sexy and laid-back, with plenty of local soul bouncing from the stage. The intimate scene allows you to get up close and personal with the artists, while you cozy up next to that special someone. Sure to satisfy your sweet tooth for homegrown R&B/soul, Sugarhill is addictive. The weekly Tuesday Jam session, hosted by Joi with DJ Kemit, is full of surprises - you never know who might hit the stage, from the soulful sounds of Eva Kennedy and Phillipia to the hard-hitting hip-hop of Malachi and Hollyweerd. Since it’s located in Underground Atlanta, it stays open until 4 a.m., which causes me to be late to work almost every Wednesday. 50 Upper Alabama St. 404-658-0068. www.sugarhillatl.com. less...

Best Local Hip-Hop Act BOA Award Winner

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Lee Harvey Oswald
LEE HARVEY OSWALD is a ski-mask-wearing, blazer-sporting hip-hop act with two DJs who mix it up on the tables while MCs take turns at the microphone, letting loose funky verses. Top it off with a pair of busty, wriggling lady dancers and you’ve got yourself one salacious show. The members, the lyrics,more...
LEE HARVEY OSWALD is a ski-mask-wearing, blazer-sporting hip-hop act with two DJs who mix it up on the tables while MCs take turns at the microphone, letting loose funky verses. Top it off with a pair of busty, wriggling lady dancers and you’ve got yourself one salacious show. The members, the lyrics, the beats - they all deliver a hard, almost tangible punch right in the middle of your chest. Imagine the Beastie Boys, circa 1984, with a little more street cred. Mix old-school energy with turntablism and eye candy, and that, ladies and gentlemen, is where it’s at. www.myspace.com/misterleeharvey. less...

Best Lounge BOA Award Winner

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Highland Inn Ballroom
The HIGHLAND INN BALLROOM is the quintessential lounge. The high tin ceilings, stucco walls, wide hallways and doors cue thoughts of a midcentury Parisian cafe, while the dim lighting, ample seating and slinky tunes impart that old familiar cool. Best of all, there’s rarely a lack of conversation andmore...
The HIGHLAND INN BALLROOM is the quintessential lounge. The high tin ceilings, stucco walls, wide hallways and doors cue thoughts of a midcentury Parisian cafe, while the dim lighting, ample seating and slinky tunes impart that old familiar cool. Best of all, there’s rarely a lack of conversation and companionship. The Highland Inn draws no shortage of waylaid travelers who wander in, drawn to the relaxed atmosphere. Bands and DJs entertain with a vibe as eclectic as the guests. Retro-rare, country, jazz, experimental ballin’ and blues take center stage on any given evening. The most recent jewel in the Inn’s royal crown is the monthly Fringe Factory. Whatever patrons seek - a quiet evening off the radar or a full-on hipster crush - it’s hard to disagree, the Highland Inn Ballroom is Atlanta lounge nobility. 644 N. Highland Ave. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com. less...

Best Coffee House/Coffeeshop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Oral Pleasures » Critics Pick
Octane Coffee
1009 Marietta St. 404-815-9886. www.octanecoffee.com. With the proliferation of so many franchise coffeehouses in the city, Tony Riffel and his staff at OCTANE still do things the old-fashioned way - hand-made coffee drinks, house-made syrups, knowledgeable staff and a welcoming atmosphere. In additionmore...
1009 Marietta St. 404-815-9886. www.octanecoffee.com. With the proliferation of so many franchise coffeehouses in the city, Tony Riffel and his staff at OCTANE still do things the old-fashioned way - hand-made coffee drinks, house-made syrups, knowledgeable staff and a welcoming atmosphere. In addition to the fabulous coffee, Octane offers fresh baked items at breakfast and sandwiches and salads for lunch. The unique selection of beers and wine also makes this a great spot for meeting with friends late night. And Riffel’s continued support of local artists with in-house art openings and the display of local artists’ work on the walls is just another way he has embraced this community. It’s what the Westside is all about. less...

Best Beer Selection BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
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Brick Store Pub
125 E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-687-0990. www.brickstorepub.com. Atlanta is lucky to enjoy many great local beers and restaurants featuring a wide variety of brews. But nothing compares to the amazing experience at the BRICK STORE PUB in Decatur. The atmosphere of the pub, its large selection of beermore...
125 E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-687-0990. www.brickstorepub.com. Atlanta is lucky to enjoy many great local beers and restaurants featuring a wide variety of brews. But nothing compares to the amazing experience at the BRICK STORE PUB in Decatur. The atmosphere of the pub, its large selection of beer from all over the world, and the thorough knowledge of all the employees make the Brick Store stand out. Filled with the smell of delicious beer, the pub is welcoming to everyone, from the connoisseur to the novice. Nowhere else can one enjoy as many Belgian varieties. Whether it’s a local beer from Georgia, a microbrew from Colorado, or a traditional Belgian or German ale, the staff is always willing to help people choose something that fits their taste. But be warned: The selection is limited to what many (including this writer) consider to be higher-quality beer, so no Bud, Miller or Coors. less...

Best Museum BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Cityscape » Critics Pick
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
If only this category were called “Best Museum That Doesn’t Have Dinosaurs,” then maybe the High or the Michael C. Carlos Museum would stand a chance. The Giants of the Mesozoic exhibit at the FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY helps it stand alone as Atlanta’s best. Inside the main atrium, amore...
If only this category were called “Best Museum That Doesn’t Have Dinosaurs,” then maybe the High or the Michael C. Carlos Museum would stand a chance. The Giants of the Mesozoic exhibit at the FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY helps it stand alone as Atlanta’s best. Inside the main atrium, a fictional battle rages on the plains of prehistoric Argentina between the plant-eating Argentinosaurus and the meat-eating Giganotosaurus - two of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. There’s also the weekly Martinis & IMAX, a great date night if your significant other is into vodka and late Cretaceous fauna. More dinos are on the way in 2009 when the exhibit Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries opens on Valentine’s Day. I’ve already marked my calendar! Museum: Free-$15. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Martinis & IMAX: $7-$15. Fri., 5:30-10 p.m., January-November. 767 Clifton Road. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org. less...

BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Poets, Artists, & Madmen
Gina Niespodziani
With a style erupting from her metalsmithing background, pop-culture knowledge and an undeniable urban influence, GINA NIESPODZIANI is the obvious choice for Best Local Artist Who’s Seen the Light. Her music video “Moviekiss - The Light Bright Video” for local rock band Y.O.U. is a stop-motionmore...
With a style erupting from her metalsmithing background, pop-culture knowledge and an undeniable urban influence, GINA NIESPODZIANI is the obvious choice for Best Local Artist Who’s Seen the Light. Her music video “Moviekiss - The Light Bright Video” for local rock band Y.O.U. is a stop-motion animated delight, and has screened at multiple film fests around the country. She recently gave back to the local art scene with a large-scale mural at Sopo Bike Shop’s Atlanta Task Force location to benefit Atlanta’s Homeless Neighbors. My favorite, however, is still her “Bill Murray” pop-art print series, featuring five head shots from a variety of Murray’s films, including Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums. Seriously, how awesome is that? www.pleaserock.com. less...

Best Alternative Art Space BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Poets, Artists, & Madmen » Readers Pick
Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Best Art Blog BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
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Thought Marker Blog

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