Two Cretaceous-era dinosaurs preserved together in stone Photo by Julius Csotonyi The newest exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh has been 67 million years in the making. Dueling Dinosaurs, the 4,000-square-foot experience opening on April 27, centers on a duo of Cretaceous-period dinosaurs preserved together and discovered in Montana’s Hell Creek Formation in 2006. The world’s only 100-percent-complete skeleton of a T. rex Courtesy of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences “The Dueling Dinosaurs fossil is a scientific frontier,” says head of paleontology ..read more

Cleverly straddling the line between trendy and lasting design, Tami Ramsay of Cloth & Kind, based in Athens, created this teenager’s bedroom to look good today and years from now. Dynamic duo The happy combo of green and blue (“Napa Vineyards” and “Poolside” from Benjamin Moore) for the bookcase were on the Pinterest board of the room’s resident, Isla Jane Eady. Material girl Eye-catching canopy fabric from Clare Louise Frost (available through the designer’s showroom) is another star in the room, cheerfully coexisting with a whimsical animal pillow. Wicker moments A swivel wicker chair ..read more

Writer Dana Hudepohl perched atop one of Tank Town USA’s armored personnel carrier I’m less than 10 minutes from North Georgia’s tranquil Lake Blue Ridge, surrounded by forest, open sky, and chirping birds. But these six barren acres are a whole other world of exhaust fumes, mud, and piles of old cars. As I walk onto the property, a giddy guest greets us with, “Y’all are in for a treat! I don’t think a smile will be comin’ off your faces!” Welcome to Tank Town USA in Morganton where visitors can spray paint a junker with graffiti, bash it with a sledgehammer, and—in a grand finale—demolish it ..read more

Akami (lean tuna), chutoro (medium fatty tuna), and otoro (fatty tuna) from Kyushu, Japan Photo by Brandon Amato Located less than a five-minute drive from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a mixed-use development called Abrams Fixtures promises lofts, offices, and of course, restaurants. One of the first eateries to be announced is Ryokou Omakase, slated to open this summer. Ryokou means journey or trip in Japanese, and that is exactly what chef Paul Gutting wants diners to do when they visit. Currently a chef at Leonard Yu’s Omakase Table, Gutting will lead this sister spot, serving a 10-12-course tast ..read more

Sweetwater 420 Fest is this weekend. Photograph by Addison Hill/Courtesy of Sweetwater 420 Fest Dutch Masters at the High When: Opens Friday, April 19 Where: High Museum of Art Cost: Free for members, $15 for “not-yet-members” Details: This sweeping exhibit includes a breathtaking array of work from some of the finest painters of the Dutch cultural heyday of the eighteenth and nineteenth century, including Rembrandt, Frans Hal, and the celebrated female Dutch painter Rachel Ruysch. “Dutch Art in a Global Age” will be open through July, but stop by this weekend to get the first glimpse of this ..read more

Planning a special event in Atlanta? Whether you’re envisioning an intimate corporate gathering, a grand wedding celebration, or an electrifying gala, AFR Furniture Rental can be your partner in creating an unforgettable experience. With a vast inventory of stylish furniture, advanced design capabilities like custom branding, and a team of dedicated event professionals by your side, AFR offers a comprehensive solution to elevate your event from ordinary to extraordinary.  Experience You Can Trust  AFR isn’t new to the event scene. They boast a rich history of over 45 years, crafting ..read more

John Wieland is best known as founder and former chairman of John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, but as his homebuilding business grew over the years, so did his art collection. What began as a hobby to fill the office walls soon became a bigger passion. Wieland is still involved in the art-collecting, but over the years has recruited experts such as the late David Heath, Fay Gold, and Annette Cole-Skelton to help him acquire works. His son Jack Wieland is the curator for the Warehouse. Photograph courtesy of the Wilbert Group The 30,000 homes John Wieland has built in neighborhoods all over ..read more

The “a” allows the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials to be called, simply, “CHaRM.” Photograph courtesy of CHaRM Here’s what I packed in my car on a recent Saturday morning: 17 cans of paint, 8 propane canisters, 2 old iPads, a Medusa tangle of electrical cords, and a bag stuffed so full with bags it had to sit buckled into the passenger’s seat. “Can you take this too?” my wife asked, thrusting some kind of enormous Geiger counter into my arms, another technological casualty of her rainy field season in Costa Rica. I took it, and so did CHaRM: When I left the facility, my car was empty, and ..read more

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