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out &aabout What do you want your FILE The green bows adorn mailboxes, doors and lamp posts throughout the city. They signify support of the arts, the joys of spring, and also act as a reminder that ArtSSpring gets under way April 18. All proceeds from the bow sales go directly to bringing arts activities to Sandy Springs. ArtSSpring approaching BY DAN WHOM? danwhisenhunt@reporternewspapers.net Mark the calendar: Sandy Springs’ annual arts celebration begins soon. ArtSSpring 2013 starts April 18 and lasts through May 17. The month-long celebration features a variety of events highlighting local artists, great literature and tempting food. Many of the events are free to attend. The events organizers will place green bows throughout the city as a reminder for residents. Peggy Allen, a spokeswoman for ArtSSpring, said this year’s list of events is condensed, compared with prior years. While there were near-daily events in 2012, organizers decided to schedule most of the activities around the week end for the 2013 festival. Allen said there will also be new events this year. “Foodie Fridays is our new endeavor, and we’re excited about that because it includes music and the food trucks,” Al len said. Foodie Fridays will be held at Kud- zu & Company. Allen said 13 local res taurants will also display artwork during ArtSSpring. Allen said organizers are taking ad vantage of the city’s resources. On May 16 there will be a “Painting to Music” event at Big Trees Forest Pre serve from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. “Were us ing a lot of the natural parks and the or ganizations in the community,” Allen said. Sandy Springs Reads this year chose “To Kill a Mockingbird” as the featured book. The celebration will hold several events honoring the Pulitzer Prize win ning novel by ITarper Lee. The first weekend event will be San dy Springs Artsapalooza, held April 20 and 21 at 6100 Lake Forrest Dr., NE, 30328. The event hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m on April 20, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 21. “This two-day outdoor art and hand craft festival is hosted by the Atlan ta Foundation for Public Spaces,” the ArtSSpring announcement says. “Approximately 150 artists and arti sans will set up under tents. The event will include local food and beverages, an interactive children’s area and ARTSS booth.” The celebration will conclude with a “Foodie Fridays” event on May 17 held at Kudzu & Company, 6450 Roswell Rd., 30328, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The announcement describes the final event as “a street-side party for food and music lovers, with gourmet food trucks from the Atlanta Street Food Coalition, mu sic by Steve’s Live Music, and a showing of original art by local artists presented by Kudzu & Company.” Allen said the events bring attention to local artists and businesses. “It’s all a gift from us to them from the city,” Allen said. “It creates enthusi asm and activity for the city.” For a full list of events, visit: www. artsandysprings.org. retirement years to "look like"? Malt Shop, Movie Theater, Upgraded Apartments, and a Fitness Trainer in a New Gym Come by to see what the excitement is about and receive a complimentary dinner for 2 at our "Cafe 335" and a $5.00 gift card for your trip. *Gifts limited to the first 50 people (over 65 years of age) who tour our beautiful community* 2013 is going to be a Big Year for Hammond Glen Senior Community Independent and Assisted Living Nestled in the Heart of Sandy Springs A Senior Community 404-256-6300 • www.hammondglen.com 335 Hammond Drive NE • Sandy Springs, GA 30328 MidCity Real Estate Partners Kirk Demetrops Tom Wakefield 678-990-6252 678-990-6256 www.MidCityPartners.com HAMMOND 400 Custom Office Buildings available in the Heart of Central Perimeter • For Sale or Lease Free standing custom buildings (5,000-35,000 SF) • Location/Access Barfield Rd. & Hammond Dr. Along GA400 in Central Perimeter • Free parking above market (5/1000) ratio Join UPS, Newell Rubbermaid, Global Payments, IBM, JAS, Byers Engineering, Northside Hospital/ Laureate Medical and Thomas Eye Group who have chosen Barfield Road/ Glenlake Parkway as the premier address in the Central Perimeter. www.ReporterNewspapers.netl APRIL5 —APRIL 18, 2013 | 15