SOFU, GA February 2026

Naj ee Dorsey’s

Lov e Letter to Local Art

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Love Local Art!

Hey y'all!

February is all about LOVE! And it's also when we celebrate Black History Month here in #SOFU! I’m excited to spotlight some of our favorite local galleries in this issue. I love art and supporting local artists and business owners! I hope you do too. We have some beautiful images and spaces showcased in this Local Love issue! You’ll get to know Najee Dorsey, owner of Black Art in America gallery. And we had so much fun over the holidays partying and celebrating 10 years of SoFu Lifestyle magazine at Buckhead Art & Company.

Lately, I’ve been on a mission to try our new local restaurants in SoFu! My mom and I liked Blake’s Oyster Bar and I still need to try Natalie Bianca. I’ve heard good things! Let me know what other new spots I should try at emitchell@citylifestyle.com.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that together, we’re stronger. Every month, the stories shared within these pages prove that again and again.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of the life you’re building. Our greatest hope is that this issue helps you love it just a little more than before.

Here’s to a February filled with love—both local and beyond!

Photo by Bob Mackey

SEARLES MITCHELL, EDITOR

February 2026

PUBLISHER

Michelle Taylor Willis michelle.taylorwillis@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Erikka Searles Mitchell | emitchell@citylifestyle.com

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Kevin Giles | kevin.giles@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Shandra Hill Smith, Zaria Samuel, Tiffany C. Dillard, Tomeka Jones

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Bob Mackey, Andrew Eccles, Phrozen Memories

Corporate Team

CEO Steven Schowengerdt

President Matthew Perry

COO David Stetler

CRO Jamie Pentz

CoS Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Mary Albers

LAYOUT DESIGNER Emily Lisenbee

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Marina Campbell

An Icelandic Ritual in Relaxation

Iceland is recognized as one of the most beautiful places in the world. It’s a destination at the top of many bucket lists, including mine. While the country’s natural beauty is mesmerizing, the wellness traditions are indeed the sweet spot for visitors seeking a vacation filled with rejuvenation and well-being in mind.

For generations, locals have embraced relaxation at community outdoor heated swimming pools, now

recognized on the UNESCO’s “intangible cultural heritage” list.

It’s no surprise that the geothermal hot pools, similar to hot springs venues, are major tourist attractions, especially at the Sky Lagoon near Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik.

Now if you want an unforgettable therapeutic experience, you’ll want to indulge in their 7-step Skjól ritual.

ARTICLE BY TOMEKA JONES

Step 1: Laug Lagoon

Your path to wellness starts indoors and a few steps later you’re outside walking through geothermal waters and surrounded by high stone wall structures. The steam from the lagoon radiates during each step as you make your way through an alluring maze.

One final right turn and you’re immediately captivated by the spectacular views of the North Atlantic Ocean while you’re still walking in the warm waters towards the infinity edge for a closer look at the ocean’s depth.

Step 2: Kuldi Cold

Next to the lagoon looks like a hot tub, but it’s a cold plunge pool that’s about 41°F. This experience is known to have health benefits like reducing inflammation, minimizing muscle soreness, and boosting your immune system. Let’s just say I didn’t last 30 seconds, but I did it!

Step 3: Ylur Warmth

Scan your bracelet, and now you’ve entered wellcurated moments of relaxation.

Choose from not one, but two huge, beautifully designed sauna rooms to sit in stillness and sweat out toxins. The highlight is the breathtaking day and nighttime ocean views from any space in each room.

You can capture views and memories on camera in one sauna where cell phones are allowed.

Step 4: Súld Drizzle

Cool down by sitting or standing in a space where cold mist sprays you lightly from above in another special room. I didn’t stay long, but it is invigorating.

Step 5: Mýkt Softness

Walk into an open area where you grab a dish filled with Sky Lagoon’s signature body scrub. The skin exfoliator contains almond and sesame seed oils.

Step 6: Gufa Steam

Let the scrub melt off your body in the steam room. This was my favorite room because the area is dark, yet bright, and still gives you a sense of solitude, although it’s a communal space.

Step 7: Saft Elixir

The ritual ends with a delicious, locally made elixir featuring Icelandic crowberries.

You don’t have to worry about time or order throughout the ritual, but you are only allowed to experience Steps 3-7 once for safety reasons.

Once you return to the lagoon, order a cocktail from the pool bar and linger in the waters while fully immersed in the Icelandic atmosphere.

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It Takes

Pouring Into the Promise of Tomorrow’s Leaders In every strong community, there is a shared belief: when we invest in our girls, we invest in our future

The Zora Neale Hurston Scholarship Tea with Z is more than an elegant afternoon tea—it is a call to action to come together and uplift local high-potential African American college-bound young women whose dreams deserve support, resources, and a village that believes in them.

Whether you attend as a guest, support as a sponsor, or give as a donor, your participation helps change lives

When a young woman succeeds, families are strengthened, communities thrive, and futures are rewritten.

WHEN Sunday, February 22, 2026

WHO Hosted by:

The Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and the KIZ Foundation, Inc.

WHERE

Zoo Atlanta – Carlos Ballroom Atlanta, Georgia

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BUCKHEAD ART & COMPANY

Owned and

Curated by Karimah McFarlane

Buckhead Art & Company functions as both a cultural anchor and a living archive. They preserve stories, affirm identity, and create space for living marginalized artists whose work speaks directly to the realities of our time. In this moment, art is not simply aesthetic. It is documentation, memory, and legacy.

This new chapter marks a significant evolution. Buckhead Art & Company is relocating into a new 9,465 square foot gallery at 3063 Bolling Way NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, located in the heart of the Shops of Buckhead. The expansion reflects both physical growth and cultural intention.

Today, Buckhead Art & Company is proudly recognized as the largest African American woman-owned and operated art gallery in the Southeast specializing in living marginalized artists, with no investors and no partners. That independence is intentional. It allows the gallery to operate without compromise, centered on stewardship, integrity, and long-term cultural impact rather than trend or transaction.

A deeply mission-based gallery, every time a collector purchases a work, a portion of those proceeds is reinvested directly back into artists. That reinvestment helps fund studio time, materials, creative exploration, and the freedom to focus on what artists do best: create. Supporting artists is not a byproduct of the work, it is the point.

Karimah McFarlane’s role is different and deeply intentional. “I see myself as a connector and a curator of community,” she says.  “My work is about finding the people who are meant to live with my artists’ work and bringing them together. I focus on creating meaningful relationships between people and art and helping artists be seen, valued, and sustained.”

“I am not an artist—and that is by design. My calling is to curate, connect, and build the bridges that help artists and collectors find one another,” the owner and curator states. “When history is being erased, ownership becomes an act of power. Owning a gallery means deciding what gets remembered and refusing to let important stories disappear.”

“Curation is an act of care. When you invest in artists, you invest in culture that can actually last.”

The new gallery is intentionally designed to be a safe haven. It is a place where artists, collectors, and community can engage deeply with work rooted in lived experience, nuance, and humanity. Through immersive exhibitions, artist talks, and community-centered programming, Buckhead Art & Company creates space for reflection, dialogue, and connection at a moment when those spaces feel increasingly necessary.

MacFarlane is deeply rooted in Atlanta. Raised in Stone Mountain and Decatur and educated in DeKalb County schools, including Southwest DeKalb High School. She is a proud graduate of Howard University and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, initiated into Alpha Chapter. “The Atlanta community shaped my understanding of leadership, service, and legacy. Acquiring Buckhead Art & Company was a deliberate act of stewardship and an opportunity to expand what ownership and cultural leadership can look like while giving back to the city that raised me.”

“Art does not just hang on walls. It lives in homes, conversations, and memory. My role is to help it find where it belongs.”

For visuals, updates, and additional context, please visit Instagram @buckheadartandcompany.

Legacy in Motion

SoFu Lifestyle had the opportunity to ask  Alicia Graf Mack, Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Company about the upcoming Atlanta stop on their tour.

AILEY CELEBRATES THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH PERFORMANCE, CLASSES, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. HOW DO YOU SEE DANCE FUNCTIONING AS A FORM OF STORYTELLING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE?

Dance is our legacy in motion. Through dance, we can share our stories, our beauty,

and our authenticity through a rich diversity of movement languages that speak directly to the soul. The mission that Alvin Ailey left for us is so clear. Every day, working with this company, I witness Mr. Ailey’s dream made manifest: to use dance to inspire and enlighten, telling stories of real people, their pride, struggle, joys, and triumphs.

ALVIN AILEY’S VISION WAS TO MAKE DANCE ACCESSIBLE AND “GIVE DANCE BACK TO THE PEOPLE.” IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU SEE THAT MISSION BEING CARRIED FORWARD TODAY THROUGH ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER’S PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS?

We strive to meet people wherever they are and engage them with the universal message at the heart of AILEY. Many people don’t realize the breadth of AILEY. It includes not only our professional companies, but also training, education, and community programs for all. In addition to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, we have Ailey II, the professional company for early career dancers; the Ailey School for pre-professional training, which includes a joint BFA program with Fordham University; Ailey extension classes for the broader community; plus AileyCamp, full-scholarship summer programs in 10 U.S. cities for inner-city middle schoolers. There are now four members of the company who began their dance journey at AileyCamp!

While we are here in Atlanta, performing at the Fox Theatre from February 11 through February 15, we will also offer a school-time performance on Friday, February 13 for Atlanta students, moderated by one of our dancers to give the next generation a behind-thescenes look at what we do. Ailey Extension will host an Ailey Experience for Horton and contemporary jazz techniques on January 30 and February 1, open to people of all ages, from 8 up, no experience required. Ailey Arts In Education will be bringing our Revelations curriculum-based residency to KIPP Collegiate and School of the Arts—and on top of that, we will be holding auditions

Ailey Returns to the Fox Theatre

ARTICLE BY ZARIA SAMUEL

PHOTOGRAPHY

BY

ANDREW ECCLES

“It feels as if [Judith Jamison] passed the umbrella to me, as a symbol of faith and renewal, and I have the deep honor now of passing on the umbrella to the next generation of dance artists.”

for The Ailey School for aspiring professional dancers. Our approach is to engage with people through various means, no matter their level of dance training or fluency—because that’s at the heart of our mission from Mr. Ailey’s guiding belief that dance is for everybody.

LOOKING BACK ON YOUR TIME WITH AILEY, WHICH PERFORMANCE HAS HAD THE GREATEST PERSONAL IMPACT ON YOU, AND WHY?

As you may know, Revelations, which Mr. Ailey choreographed in 1960, is our signature masterpiece. It’s an expression of what he called his “blood memories” of growing up in a Black Baptist church in rural Texas. It’s autobiographical, and at the same time it’s a universal celebration of our common humanity and the resilience of the human spirit. When I was a dancer with the company, one of my roles was the woman who carries the umbrella in the “Wade in the Water” section of Revelations. That role was taught to me by the incomparable Judith Jamison, who served as Artistic Director following Mr. Ailey and who later became my mentor. It feels as if she passed the umbrella to me, as a symbol of faith and renewal, and I have the deep honor now of passing on the umbrella to the next generation of dance artists.

HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE AS AN AILEY DANCER SHAPED THE WAY YOU UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF DANCE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY?

It’s so powerful to be able to have this homecoming to AILEY after being a dancer in the company and gaining meaningful professional experiences as an educator and arts administrator. Judith Jamison and Robert Battle, both my predecessors as Artistic Director, shaped my conception of the work of being an AILEY dancer and embodying Mr. Ailey’s legacy and vision. They taught me to have a regard for our history but also have a strong sense of what the future could be.

AILEY BRINGS TOGETHER DANCERS FROM A WIDE RANGE OF BACKGROUNDS. HOW HAS PERFORMING ALONGSIDE SUCH A DIVERSE GROUP OF ARTISTS INFLUENCED YOUR GROWTH AND PRESENCE ONSTAGE?

The Ailey company inspired me as an aspiring dance student; it was the culmination of a dream to become a dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and it is now the honor of a lifetime to lead AILEY forward.  Alvin Ailey wanted to provide a platform to share so many different stories with a diverse range of choreographic voices and movement languages. I was so privileged to be able to perform works by Alvin Ailey and so many other amazing choreographers who allowed us to go on a journey of exploration as dancers to inspire our audiences. Alvin Ailey said that with this company’s performances, “I want to hold up the mirror to society so that people can see how beautiful they are.” Being surrounded by artists so committed to excellence and full of passion, each with their own perspective and voice, informed my artistry. Now, every day I continue to be inspired by the world-class Ailey dancers as they bring this special season of performances to the stage.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG DANCERS WHO SEE AILEY AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION?

I was introduced to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company as a young child, through a VHS tape of Donna Wood performing “Cry.” I connected to it deeply—it spoke to the very shy, quiet child in me, who loved to dance, and loved to emote, but could not speak. My advice to anyone who feels seen and understood by Mr. Ailey’s legacy is to hold onto that love for dance and movement, and to that idea of moving forward and being community oriented, and allow it to give you resilience and momentum.

Derby Weekend

Presented by the Alphas of Atlanta

Since its debut in 2015, the #AlphaDerbyWeekend via the Alphas of Atlanta is one of the largest Kentucky Derby–themed events of its kind. In bringing the experience of Churchill Downs to Atlanta, the event enters its 11th year of inviting those from near and far to join them in the Winner’s Circle.

Under the leadership of co-chairs Robert Cunningham and Michael Jones, the team behind the event is comprised of members from its Metro Area Chapters. From its origins as a 2-day event (2015 and 2016) to its evolution to a full weekend (2017), nearly a third of the patrons travel from outside the state of Georgia to immerse themselves in an experience that only the city and the nonprofit can bring.

This year’s event takes place April 30th through May 3rd as Guardian Works takes center stage for key days of the weekend (May 1st and May 2nd). Complete with a networking event (sponsors only), golf tournament (more than a third of the players/teams are women), kickoff party/concert (previous years featured Doug E. Fresh, Chubb Rock, and Cupid, the “line dance king”), main watch party (draws a who’s who, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and other dignitaries along with the audience favorite event, the Best Hat Contest), and Sunday brunch, there truly is something for everyone.

However, it’s more than just a destination event for the weekend.

The larger purpose is that the proceeds raised from the event support the nonprofit’s programming, which ranges from college fairs, male-mentoring programs, and related educational and enrichment programs. Combined with expansion of their grant program, they in turn provide funding and engagement opportunities for fellow 501c3 entities to leave a larger community footprint across Metro Atlanta.

With a consensus from the committee of the “why” behind the event, it truly separates itself as a key “one of a kind” and an event to keep in mind for the entire weekend (or select days).

Likewise, there are flexible options for single-day to full-weekend packages, along with branding (sponsor) opportunities for businesses from an array of backgrounds (packages start at $250). As the co-chairs note, “We are grateful for the support we’ve received, and we want to do our part in providing different access points across the board.”

For details on all packages (tickets, branding, travel, and related information), visit alphaderbyweekend.com, Alphas of Atlanta (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter), along with @Alpha_Derby on Instagram and Twitter.

As the saying goes, there’s no place like being in the Winner’s Circle, especially when it comes to the programming and purpose provided by the Alphas of Atlanta for the 11th edition of the #AlphaDerbyWeekend.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Website: alphaderbyweekend.com

Social media: @alphasofatlanta and @alpha_derby (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X)

Hashtags: #AlphaDerbyWeekend #AlphaDerby #AlphasOfAtlanta

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NAJEE DORSEY’S LOVE LETTER TO BLACK VISUAL CULTURE

Black Art in America

ARTICLE BY TIFFANY C. DILLARD

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY NAJEE DORSEY AND BLACK ART IN AMERICA

Black Art in America began as both a calling and a concept. Founded in 2010 by artist and curator Najee Dorsey, it has grown into a Black artist collective that champions Black artists through exhibitions, print fairs, and partnerships rooted in community, inspiring shared purpose and pride.

Dorsey’s work is personal because he is an artist himself. Early on, he saw how rarely Black artists received consistent, high-caliber opportunities to be exhibited, supported, and collected at the level their work deserved. Instead of waiting for space to appear, he created it and brought the community with him.

Dorsey articulates the purpose with clarity.

“Black Art in America is bigger than selling and showing art,” he says. “It is about celebrating Blackness, educating the next generation, and building relationships that keep our culture visible.” That belief guides each exhibition, fair, and collaboration, with artists and audiences treated as partners in the same story.

What sets Dorsey apart is his ongoing support that provides artists with continuous opportunities. His curated exposure, collector education, and repeated engagements help artists reach new audiences and build lasting careers, showcasing the organization’s dedication to long-term impact.

At the center is intentional curation. Black Art in America presents artists across generations, pairing established names with rising voices and fresh perspectives, creating an atmosphere that feels elevated and welcoming. Printmaking is a signature entry point, offering limited-edition works on paper that invite first time collectors while honoring the depth and discipline of the medium. Collectors leave with more than purchases; they go with context, pride, and connection.

Access remains essential. Dorsey aims for everyone to live with art that reflects their identity. Through prints and works on paper, Black Art in America creates a clear path for everyday collectors to bring meaningful images home and see themselves in what adorns their walls, empowering personal connection and pride.

Education is woven into the work. Dorsey points to a semester-long exhibition at Columbus State University and opportunities to share pieces with Clark Atlanta University and other HBCUs, bringing Black visual art into learning spaces where students can engage with it up close as something to study, support, and carry forward.

Partnerships extend the reach. Dorsey highlights relationships with The Coca-Cola Company, showing how visibility expands when art moves through corporate and civic spaces, widening the collector base beyond traditional circles.

The collective’s presence continues to expand through art fairs and cultural experiences across Atlanta, Philadelphia, Houston, Dallas, and Washington, DC. The cities may change, but the purpose stays consistent: cultivate community, elevate Black artists, and invest in Black visual arts culture.

Black Art in America is more than an art experience. It is Najee Dorsey’s legacy and proof that when Black artists are supported with intention, the community not only admires their art but also supports them. It invests in it, expanding access through collecting, philanthropy, and partnerships that bring Black visual art into homes, college campuses, and curated cultural spaces.

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Celebrating 45 Years of Impact and Empowerment

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter Marks a Milestone in South Fulton

As South Fulton grows in influence, culture, and community leadership, one organization has helped shape its heartbeat for nearly half a century. This year, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter celebrates its 45th Charter milestone, marking decades of service, sisterhood, and intentional community uplift.

Founded on January 15, 1980, Kappa Iota Zeta was established by visionary women committed to serving the families and neighborhoods of what we now proudly call South Fulton. Their goal was simple yet powerful: build a chapter grounded in sisterhood and driven by service. Forty-five years later, that founding vision continues to guide the chapter’s work across the region.

A LEGACY ROOTED IN SERVICE

Kappa Iota Zeta has long stood as one of South Fulton’s most consistent service anchors. Its work spans scholarship funding, youth mentorship, maternal and child health initiatives, cultural arts programs, and civic engagement partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and local organizations.

Signature programs such as Tea with Z, the Marynette B. Lovejoy Book Scholarship,  Miss Blue Revue, and the chapter’s  Stork’s Nest partnership with March of Dimes reflect the chapter’s long-term commitment to strengthening families and supporting youth. Each initiative expands the chapter’s footprint and touches thousands of lives annually.

THE HEART BEHIND THE IMPACT

Members of Kappa Iota Zeta represent educators, technologists, entrepreneurs, executives, healthcare leaders, creatives, and government professionals. Guided by Zeta Phi Beta’s founding principles of scholarship,

service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood, they work collectively to advance the needs of South Fulton.

The chapter’s philanthropic arm,  the KIZ Foundation, Inc., further supports this mission through scholarships, community grants, and nonprofit partnerships.

A BLACK-TIE CELEBRATION

To honor this milestone, Kappa Iota Zeta hosted a  Formal Black-Tie Charter Day Celebration on  Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Georgia International Convention Center. The evening featured a cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, live entertainment, and special recognitions honoring the 11 charter members whose legacy endures.

THE NEXT 45 YEARS

As South Fulton evolves, the chapter invites residents, businesses, and civic partners to join in expanding programs that support youth, families, and underserved communities. Opportunities include scholarship sponsorship, mentorship support, volunteering, and collaborative community initiatives.

For 45 years, Kappa Iota Zeta has embodied the leadership, culture, and service that define South Fulton. As the chapter steps into its next era, it remains committed to uplifting and empowering the community it proudly serves.

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BOUTIQUE HOTEL DELIVERS ON MUCH-NEEDED RESET

ARTICLE BY SHANDRA HILL SMITH

If you’re looking for a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Atlanta, there’s always a reason to take a road trip to Savannah. And The Kimpton Brice Hotel in this coastal Georgia city helps to make that escape a relaxing and memorable one.

Your furry friends might agree, too, as you’re likely to see almost as many pets as people at this pet-friendly boutique hotel.

Located within walking distance of Savannah’s historic district—making it easy for you to reach dining options and attractions—Kimpton Brice, with 145 rooms and an outdoor pool, underwent renovations within recent years.

The property celebrates its Brice Coke Float that you’ll find in its on-site restaurant, Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar— noting it as a living memory of the building’s past as a CocaCola bottling plant.

Another exclusive feature is the hotel’s Secret Garden, where you may take in some much-needed down time with an opensky view, while surrounded by touches of nature, flowers, and trees. The garden area also makes for a perfect spot for a photo session, as was the case one particular Sunday afternoon for a photographer and his female subjects—as well as separately and simultaneously for my own 17-year-old daughter!

Even a couple of days’ stay served up what this teen and her parents needed to reset!

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