Atlanta, Georgia- Talk about a dream, authors Dr. Clint Lanier & Derek Hembree in their book Bucket List take a challenge to capture some of the best watering holes across America. From the Saloon, the dive bar, and the Tiki Bar, this dynamic duo give an in-depth background and highlights. It make you want to go on a road trip and experience these gems.

There are photographs and interesting facts as the first urinals in New York City to the spot that Clark Gable drank his sorrows away in a place close to where he lost his love.

Atlanta, Georgia- Wow! Those are the words to describe or attempt to describe the performance by Michael Feinstein and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.  In this show, it was a tribute to the Gershwin brothers Ira and George.  They are the cornerstone of the American sound book and so many of their songs are part of modern culture and the American lexicon. You may not know the name but you know the songs.

George was the lyricist and Ira the composer, Feinstein worked with Ira as a young man helping him cataloguing the brother’s music in 1977.  He has written a book The Gershwins and Me about his experience and it captures not only the music but the story behind the music. The chapters revolve around Gershwin sounds and include a CD in the back.