ASO's Female Director + Street Racing + Hands Up Atlanta

Atlanta GA

18 October, 2021

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Hello, people of Atlanta! Kathy Cioffi here with your Tuesday issue of the Atlanta Daily. First, today's weather: Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 75 Low: 53. Here are the top stories in Atlanta today: Nathalie Stutzmann is making her-story by becoming the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's next music director. She will be the first woman to serve as the ASO's leader and only the second woman to lead a major American orchestra after Baltimore's Marin Alsop. Stutzmann currently serves in two positions, working as principal guest conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra and chief conductor of Norway's Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra. The ASO's has had only four previous music directors: Henry Sopkin, Robert Shaw, Yoel Levi and Robert Spano. (WSB Atlanta)Street racing clogged four lanes of Peachtree Street North Bridge early Sunday morning. Dozens gathered as motorists spun their cars in circles, blocking all lanes for more than an hour. While Atlanta Police Department officials were not available for an interview, they put out a Tweet Sunday afternoon, sending a warning to street racers and saying APD does not have a problem making arrests or impounding cars. Latoya Hodge lives in the apartment complex right next to the bridge. "I heard a lot of commotion," she recalled. "You could hear muzzling cars and the screeching of wheels. Very loud." (11Alive.com WXIA) Hands Up Atlanta: Art & Activism, a digital series that explores the role of artistic expression as an activist tool is being presented by the Alliance Theatre. The series, which runs through Oct. 29, is designed to ignite dialogue and civic participation affecting Black lives. Each conversation will cover topics and themes in the Alliance's upcoming production of The New Black Fest's HANDS UP: Seven Playwrights, Seven Testaments such as Black identity and image. (ArtsATL) AARP has tips to make sure voters, especially those aged 50 and over, feel safe while voting. AARP is working to help voters know about the recent changes in Georgia election law. Georgia has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. But, those Georgians who are over the age of 50 and/or in minority communities have been disproportionately affected, health experts say. Visitors to AARP's special Georgia voting website also can also view links to the City of Atlanta's website, which highlights specific deadlines and other resources. (Atlanta Business Chronicle)The more than 700 pumpkins, some weighing hundreds of pounds, were given away by Dorsey Alston, Realtors in its Great Pumpkin Giveaway at its Buckhead office on West Paces Ferry Road. Dorsey Alston welcomed children of all ages and their parents to the makeshift patch, who walked away with perfect pumpkins. Hammonds Produce in Forest Park provided the pumpkins. The tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween goes back hundreds of years. According to an Irish myth, "Stingy Jack," "Jack of the Lantern" or "Jack O'Lantern" tricked the devil into never taking his soul. (MDJOnline.com) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by GoodRx, a Patch Brand Partner. Recognizing the early signs of the common cold is important in helping prevent yourself and others from getting sick. Here's what you need to know about the causes of the common cold, its symptoms and how you can combat this seasonal malady. Today in Atlanta: Ready, Set, Rest: Getting Enough Sleep (11:30 AM) Casual Creators: How New Tools are Changing Artistic Practices (11:30 AM) The Science & Magic of Music in Marketing (1:00 PM) Tipping the Scales - DeKalb County Public Library (3:00 PM) Peace Corps Service as an Older American (6:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: "The Lake Oconee Showcase of Homes at @ReynoldsLakeOconee invites you to experience the 2021 tour of homes! The in-person tour is sold out, but the online viewing experience promises viewers amazing architecture and interior design galore." (Instagram) Atlanta BeltLine: "Westside Trail Construction Update Westside Trail – Segment 3: Construction continues by the PATH Foundation in conjunction with ABI on this 1.2 mile-long segment between Law Street and Huff Road along Marietta Boulevard." (Facebook) City of Atlanta Government: "Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' statement on the passing of Gen. Colin Powell." (Facebook) MARTA: "#MARTAheroes keep Atlanta moving every day. Our Heroes take pride in in their work to keep our customers safe and to improve the customer experience. They are the heart and soul of MARTA and the Atlanta region." (Facebook) City of Atlanta Government: "The 50-acre Centennial Yards development will create a new front door to Atlanta's downtown entertainment corridor, including the creation of 12-15 new city blocks featuring retail, dining and entertainment, residential and office space." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 20) Michael Flohr One-Man Show at Vinings Gallery (October 23) Experience Powerful and Healing art with Body & Brain Tai Chi Class (October 23) Stone Mountain Chorus at the Johns Creek International Festival (October 23) Admissions Coffee: Preschool 1s - Pre-Kindergarten families (October 26) Boss Boos Dinner Party (October 30) REGISTER NOW for the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity in Action (IDEA) Certification Program! (November 18) Add your event Job listings: Kitchen Prep (Details) Add your job listing Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you soon! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kathy Cioffi Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Atlanta Daily? You can contact me at [email protected].