Culture Class
2nd Annual Southern Chefs Potluck The days of homemade Sunday suppers aren’t a thing of the past. Restaurant Eugene’s chef Linton Hopkins, along with Gina Hopkins, Serenbe’s founder Marie Nygren and the Southern Foodways Alliance’s “Skillet Brigade” present the 2nd Annual Southern Chefs Potluck,July 31. The night will feature a gathering of Atlanta’s top chefs preparing their favorite supper sides, a live auction, local beer and the chance to sit down family style with the chefs and their families, all to benefit Wholesome Wave Georgia. wholesomewavegeorgia.org
Radcliffe Bailey’s Memory as Medicine Film Series In perfect accordance with Radcliffe Bailey’s Memory as Medicine exhibit, The High will also feature a series of films showing July 23-Aug. 13. The series focuses around music and its inspiration on Bailey’s art. Four films will be shown, each for one night only, and include: Kinshasa Symphony, Space is the Place, Strange Fruit and Return to Gorée. high.org
Murphy’s Value Vino Tasting For those who love a good wine, Murphy’s Value Vino Tasting is the perfect addition to your Tuesday nights (the next event is Aug. 2). Taste eight to 10 exceptional wines focused on a specific region or theme and if your taste buds so desire, snag a few bottles at an additional 20 percent off. The tastings begin at 6:30PM, and patrons are given a discount at dinner after the event. murphys-atlanta-restaurant.com
Come Fly with Me at the Fox Theatre The new musical Come Fly with Me promises to make you reminisce the golden days. Twyla Tharp, who created the award-winning musical, Movin’ Out—based on the music of Billy Joel—has created another big band style hit using Frank Sinatra’s most popular songs. The musical begins its week at the Fox, Aug. 2, so make sure to purchase your tickets in advance at foxtheatre.org.