The Center for Puppetry Arts @centerforpuppetryarts has announced puppeteer, actor, singer, writer and Emmy® Award-winning director (Sesame Street) Noel MacNeal as its 2027 Puppetry NOW artist. The Center’s Puppetry NOW initiative showcases exhibitions, performances and stories from puppeteers of color and celebrates puppetry’s influence on current culture.

“Noel MacNeal’s career is a celebration of puppetry as a cultural touchstone for generations of audiences,” said Jill Nash Malool, museum director for the Center for Puppetry Arts. “Noel’s commitment to making puppetry welcoming and accessible for all communities — including through his work in a new series designed for neurodivergent children — perfectly captures the spirit and mission of Puppetry NOW.”

Kicking off with a special Opening Reception with AJC’s Christopher Daniel on Feb. 4, MacNeal’s exhibition, featuring puppets and other pieces from his acclaimed career, will be on view in the Center for Puppetry Arts Museum Feb. 5 through May 30, 2027. On Feb. 5 and 6, MacNeal will also take the stage for one weekend only in his solo show, “Noel MacNeal in Concert: Hey, This Was Really Fun!”

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Photos courtesy of Noel MacNeal and The Center for Puppetry Arts

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For decades, the relationship between homeowners and the home improvement industry has been defined by friction and unfulfilled expectations. While technology has revolutionized sectors like retail and banking, residential remodeling remains stubbornly resistant to progress.

Year-after-year, consumer protection agencies report the same reality: Home improvement ranks near the top of consumer complaint lists.

According to John Hogan, president of Alpharetta-based Bath & Kitchen Galleria @bathandkitchengalleria, “There are three main causes, and there is a 5-step process to fix this.”

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As we get closer to the Oct. 29 grand opening of Medley in Johns Creek @medleyjohnscreek, SquareOne Holding Company has shared details about the opening of their dining concept, STIR Medley @stirmedley. With house-made tonic syrups and artisanal ice, an oyster and cold bar and a menu of made-from-scratch dishes, STIR will be open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, putting their own twist on modern, global-inspired American cuisine.

The new 6,000 square-foot restaurant will mark STIR’s debut in Georgia and anchor Medley’s 25,000-square-foot central Plaza. Spanning two buildings, STIR Medley will have the capacity to accommodate 315 guests, with 263 seats in the restaurant and 52 seats in the new Tonic House. In addition to a bar area and a large dining room, STIR includes an expansive open-air patio overlooking the Plaza.

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Photos courtesy of Toro Development Company & STIR

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Arish Virani had never completed a triathlon. He’d never run a marathon. Earlier this year, he couldn’t even swim or comfortably tread water. But none of that stopped him from crossing the finish line of his first IRONMAN on September 27.

A clear goal and months of preparation, grit and tireless training led up to the moment. Virani wanted to complete something that once seemed impossible to him and push the limits on how far he could go. The IRONMAN competition seemed like the perfect challenge. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

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Article written by Elyse Brown
Photo courtesy of Arish Virani

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The Johns Creek Chorale’s Artistic Director, Dr. Nathan Frank, recalls the moment he began to understand what conducting could mean. After an undergraduate professor encouraged him to foray into conducting, he found himself standing in a church room facing a youth choir of middle and high school students. It was his first time teaching, and he had no idea what to expect.

“I figured out pretty quickly that conducting a choir is not necessarily about being a great musician,” Frank said. “That was a pivotal moment, when I was in this group of kids and realizing they don’t care that I went to a prestigious college or that I’m a good singer. They care that I’m there. That’s when I started thinking about what I could do and use that might have a greater impact.”

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Article written by Mitali Singh
Photo courtesy of The Johns Creek Chorale @johnscreekchorale

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