Atlanta Symphony Announces Events For 2012 Decorators’ Show House

The Atlanta Symphony Associates has announced a series of special events as part of the 42nd Annual Decorators' Show House & Gardens. Special presentations - including lectures, book signings, wine tastings, and cooking demonstrations - will take place at historic Knollwood Estate, and will benefit the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its education and community engagement initiatives.

Knollwood Estate is a 1929 English Georgian-style home designed by Atlanta's famed architect Phillip Trammel Shutze. The home has played host to some of Atlanta's top names, most prestigious fundraisers and social gatherings and now once again calls attention as the site of the 42^nd Annual Atlanta Symphony Associates' Decorators' Show House & Gardens.
 

Decorators' Show House & Gardens Ancillary Events

Three Aspects of Southern Style
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 – 11:30 a.m.

In this special "Meet the Author" event, Susan Sully explores three aspects of Southern style - a love of the past, a passion for the new, and an abiding fascination with the exotic. Together, these enduring attitudes have shaped the South's regional style from the 18th century to the present. Ms. Sully is a leading authority on Southern architecture and design and a connoisseur of all things Southern and sophisticated. Following the lecture, she will sign copies of her book, The Southern Cosmopolitan: Sophisticated Southern Style… (more)

The Life, Legacy and Architecture of Philip Trammell Shutze
Thursday, April 26, 2012 – 10:30 a.m.

Join Norman Askins and Jonathan LaCrosse for breakfast and an informal conversation regarding Shutze's amazing life and work, including his design of Knollwood Estate. Mr. Askins's own Atlanta-based architecture firm specializes in historic preservation, restoration, and residential design. Additionally, he has been active in several arts/preservation organizations. Mr. LaCrosse is a designer at D. Stanley Architect... (more)

Boutique Wine Tasting
Saturday, April 28, 2012 – 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a boutique vineyard wine tasting and commentary from Master Sommelier Perrine Prieur of Perrine's Wine Shop. Having emigrated from France in 2006, Ms. Prieur has been studying the culinary arts since the age of 14 and is a graduate of the highly regarded Le Castel sommelier school in Dijon, France. Perrine's Wine Shop is a reflection of Ms. Prieur's lifelong vision to share her French Provincial-inspired concept with others… (more)

Cooking Seasonal, Fresh & Healthy
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 – 11:30 a.m.

Gena Knox will present a cooking demonstration, tasting, and lecture based on her new cookbook, Southern My Way: Simple Recipes, Fresh Flavors. Ms. Knox grew up in the South and learned everything she knows about Southern cooking from her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In her book, she shares her passion for fresh ingredients and rich seasonings. Ms. Knox's recipes put a lighter, contemporary twist on the Southern favorites she grew up with… (more)

Farmer to Table
Thursday, May 3, 2012 – 11:30 a.m.

James Farmer presents "Farmer To Table: Food and Flowers," a discussion of his unique approach to farming and living that combines gardening, entertaining, decorating, and cooking. Mr. Farmer will discuss The Farm-to-table lifestyle and how you can use locally-available ingredients to entertain with style sophistication. After the presentation, he will sign copies of his books Sip & Savor and Porch Living... (more)

Coming Home
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 – 12:30 p.m.

James Strickland and Andrew Cogar of Historical Concepts, an Atlanta-based traditional architecture firm, will present "America's Love Affair with Southern Architecture." They will delve into the pages of the new book, Coming Home: The Southern Vernacular House by James Strickland and Partners of Historical Concepts… (more)

ALL EVENTS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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