DiG Deep: Playtown Suwanee 2.0
In 2004, over 1,000 Suwanee community members came together for five days to build the playground now known as PlayTown Suwanee. Now, the city of Suwanee is gearing up to do it again! Build out of the new playground, which will also be a community effort, is expected to start this fall on the same […]
Get a Hobby: Thrift Flipping!
As the overconsumption and production of clothing grow, our desire to opt for the faded denim jacket circa 2008 in our closet over whatever shiny new thing hits the racks at Macy’s diminishes. And it’s understandable — as we change, so does our style. However, we as consumers should keep in mind that, over time, […]
SUWANEE UNVEILS ITS ULTIMATE PARTICIPATION TROPHY
If you haven’t seen Suwanee lately, you haven’t seen Suwanee. Thanks to the city’s love of all things colorful, creative and attention- grabbing, Suwanee Town Center is constantly transforming with the addition of new artwork. The city unveiled its latest temporary piece, The Ultimate Participation Trophy, at this year’s Suwanee Arts Festival. Created by Phil […]
WHAT’S IN A SMART CITY?
The future, once a vision of hovercrafts and floating cities, is now here. And it looks so far off from the predictions made by movies and theorists, yet it’s nothing we could have ever imagined. In today’s future, our cars aren’t quite airborne, but they do drive themselves, and robots haven’t taken over the world […]
NEVER HAVE I EVER…RIDDEN IN AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
During a meeting in Technology Park, an office park in Peachtree Corners, the mention of an autonomous (self-driving) shuttle piqued my interest. Apparently, not only is it open for anyone in the city, but it’s an entirely costless form of public transportation unique to the city. As the shuttle pulled up to a sidewalk full […]
Pit Stop: Edenton Bay Oyster Bar
Have you ever made a quick pit stop on your way out of town and accidentally stumbled upon a hidden gem that absolutely blows your mind? Maybe you wander into a local establishment and discover the cutest, quirkiest collectibles of your dreams. Maybe you ate at a gas station diner out of convenience and were […]
Uncovering Gwinnett’s Art Galleries
Gwinnett has always been a thriving arts community, and a community of local artists comes with that! Cities all over Gwinnett have opened art galleries to encourage these artists and give them a platform to display and sell their works. Whether you’re looking to add a canvas splashed with color to your living space or […]
Paint the Town Red
…with a night out at Illuminarium! Have you ever dreamed of visiting space, Wonderland or a lush botanical paradise? Grab your date or group of your besties and head to Illuminarium for an evening of artwork, delicious food and a dance party. The best part? It’s all in one place! The Illuminarium is a room-sized […]
5 Within 50: Arts & Culture Festivals
Festival season is upon us. Gwinnett and surrounding cities will soon be taking to the streets to celebrate just about anything you could think of these next few months. Whether beer or wine, crawfish or BBQ, grape stomping or gourds, there’s a festival for it. The biggest draw of a festival is its ability to […]
Chalk It Up to The Arts
Though it originated in the 16th century, chalk art experienced a significant comeback recently when the world found itself in quarantine. Artists found it as a way to display their works to the public without close contact, and others found a new hobby in the craft. With nowhere to go but outside, masterpieces started popping […]