🍸 The Colonnade’s regulars

Monday morning July Following last week s circumstance where people were injured on an overcrowded escalator leaving the Beyonc concert MARTA commented it plans to have more crowd management at stations during big events Partly cloudy and in contemporary times The Georgia Department of Society Affairs DCA decision to pause state reviews of new figures center proposals has drawn the ire of environmental advocates The City of Sandy Springs will spend nearly on structural integrity repairs to the underground parking lot at City Springs The family of a homeless man who died after a bulldozer crushed his tent during an encampment sweep filed suit against the City of Atlanta True North a business district dedicated to enhancing Atlanta s North Fulton region appointed Kristin Winzeler as its new executive director ELSEWHERE Two weeks after catastrophic July flooding Texas agents updated Kerr County s missing from to three with the statewide death toll at Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned after the Coldplay kiss cam video continued to generate disagreement Here s what s in this day s newsletter A Strange Loop The Colonnade s regulars Summer on the Beltline Global HeadlinesAND Look Listen This renovated six-bedroom home in Morningside listed with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby s International Realty spans two lots and features an annex with a full kitchen a sunroom with a fireplace an oversized primary suite with a sitting room and multiple dining spaces Outside enjoy a pool a koi pond and lush landscaping SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo provided by Actor s Express Actor s Express staging Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop On Broadway A Strange Loop with a book music and lyrics by Michael R Jackson won virtually every Best Musical award achievable in including the Tony Hailed for its inventiveness the Pulitzer Prize-winning show tells the story of Usher a Black gay man who is writing a musical about a Black gay man who himself is also writing a musical about a Black gay man It may sound confusing but rest assured A Strange Loop is full of terrific music contentment and Black queerness Actor s Express Artistic Director Freddie Ashley has yearned to stage the show for quite particular time and he s ultimately getting his chance A Strange Loop will run at Actor s Express July -Aug Rough Draft contributor Jim Farmer spoke to director Amanda Washington and lead actor Eddie Weaver Check out that interview here Experience the Culinary Magic of Buckhead SPONSORED BY LIVABLE BUCKHEAD Join us for Buckhead Restaurant Week through July Get ready to savor the best flavors Atlanta has to offer With prix fixe menus curated cocktails and specific specials from top-notch restaurants this is a food lover s paradise Whether you re in the mood for fine dining or a relaxed bite we ve got it all Reserve your spot now and treat your taste buds to an unforgettable journey Click here for details Photo courtesy of The Colonnade These regulars are the lifeblood of The Colonnade Open since The Colonnade has long been a destination in Atlanta for its classic meat-and-three fare But over the last decade the Cheshire Bridge Road restaurant institution has weathered several challenges a series of bridge fires that cut off access roads for weeks or months at a time a forced closure due to the global pandemic and in a transition to new ownership But as The Colonnade approaches its th birthday Atlanta s second-oldest restaurant is more popular than ever thanks to new leadership and a group of loyal regulars who can t get enough of its fried chicken plates ice-cold martinis and the connections they ve made with fellow diners People sit at the same tables every week introduce themselves to new people and it s a very welcome and lovely thing announced co-owner Paul Donahue of The Colonnade s enduring charm and appeal Find out more about the regulars in Laura Scholz s feature Top -ish things to do on the Atlanta Beltline this summer IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ATLANTA BELTLINE People of all ages can enjoy these fun Atlanta Beltline engagements Rent a bike Explore local history Try a Segway tour Skate with Beltline groups or a free fitness class Eat and shop at local businesses Visit weekend farmers markets Run our race series Go brewery hopping Try a new restaurant Relax at citizens pools Enjoy live music at a nearby venue Share your photos or new finds with atlantabeltline Japan s political turmoil Scheffler wins The Open Japan s ruling coalition lost its Upper House majority with the far-right Japanese First party gaining seats The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels signed a framework agreement that moves toward ending a conflict that has killed thousands and displaced seven million people At least Palestinians were killed in Gaza mostly while seeking aid near Gaza City Israel disputes the death toll Ecuador extradited gang leader Jos Fito Mac as to the U S where he faces drug trafficking charges Ten Americans have been freed from prison in Venezuela In exchange El Salvador distributed more than Venezuelans whom the U S had sent there to be imprisoned The UK s Labour administration communicated plans to lower the voting age from to More than flights were diverted from Russian airports as Ukraine s military inflicted its largest drone attack on Moscow since May Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud Saudi Arabia s Sleeping Prince passed away after years in a coma A court in Brazil has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to wear an ankle bracelet as he stands trial for allegedly plotting a coup Thousands of people took part in the annual Mandela Day of volunteerism to honor the legacy of South African human rights activist Nelson Mandela American Scottie Scheffler won the Open Championship at Royal Portrush claiming his second major this year and the third leg of a career Grand Slam The Cuban Revolution has reached a critical juncture As it faces economic stagnation and a leadership vacuum the Trump Administration plans to reinforce sanctions Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for a free citizens webinar with former diplomats Register in contemporary times This renovated six-bedroom home in Morningside listed with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby s International Realty spans two lots and features an annex with a full kitchen a sunroom with a fireplace an oversized primary suite with a sitting room and multiple dining spaces Outside enjoy a pool a koi pond and lush landscaping SPONSOR MESSAGE Zoning out If you re feeling stressed about the headlines work or life in general here are a limited podcasts and a playlist designed to help you de-stress and zone out Host Mary Meckley hosts the Daily Meditation Podcast with tips and exercises on better sleep and reducing stress BBC Radio s Slow Radio podcast offers low-fi soundscapes like birdsong and chanting monks to help you chill out The Sleep With Me podcast offers stories to help grownups fall asleep in the deep dark night If you re a fan of the Studio Ghibli films then the Ghibli Sleep playlist of dreamy piano interpretations of soundtracks from Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro will soothe your inner child This renovated six-bedroom home in Morningside listed with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby s International Realty spans two lots and features an annex with a full kitchen a sunroom with a fireplace an oversized primary suite with a sitting room and multiple dining spaces Outside enjoy a pool a koi pond and lush landscaping SPONSOR MESSAGE Don t miss News Word Atlanta our new daily word meeting Connect with us on Bluesky Have a friend or colleague who would enjoy getting this newsletter Forward them this link to subscribe The post The Colonnade s regulars appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta