Summerfest Tribute Ride: In Memory of Warren Bruno

May 14, 2014

There could be no better way to celebrate the man and avid cyclist who made Virginia-Highland Summerfest happen than with a celebratory ride through Atlanta’s favorite intown neighborhoods. That’s just what the staff of Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar and Ormsby’s is doing. In fitting Warren Bruno style, the restaurants are hosting a bicycle ride…

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Warren Bruno Memorial Bike Ride

May 8, 2013

The VHCA joins in those supporting the first annual Warren Bruno Memorial Ride to honor the legacy of a man who enriched the lives of so many in our community. As the owner of flagship VaHi restaurant Atkins Park, Warren was one of the founders of Summerfest, and there’s no way we’d be having a…

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News (and movies) from VHCA Annual Meeting and 40th Anniversary Celebration

September 20, 2012

The Board of Directors for the 2012 (October) through 2013 (September) period has been elected. Minutes of the meeting are forthcoming; however you can watch videos of the meeting, including the many special events such as: SPARK choir performing (watch video) Joe Drolet‘s educational address about the formation of the VHCA to fight construction of…

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A Neighbor Like Warren Bruno…

May 17, 2012

By Lola Carlisle – with support from Karri Hobson-Pape, Jack White and Judy Potter When I first met Warren Bruno in 2001, I was young (sort of) and full of myself. I think Warren recognized a potential future neighborhood advocate and wanted to bring me into the fold. We worked on a project together for…

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Warren Bruno – in memoriam

May 17, 2012

The passing of Warren Bruno on 5/16/12 is a major loss for the entire community. Memorial Mass 5/23 There was a Memorial Mass at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and a reception at Ormsby’s in honor of Warren. Donations can be made in his memory to either of the following organizations: The Leukemia &…

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