The word “stir” can make you think to mix, or maybe your first thought is to awaken. For the past year, on a monthly consistent basis, E Period has presented a top-notch event that has stirred and awakens the Atlanta arts community. S.T.I.R. (Sounds Thoughts Ideas and Rhymes), held on the 3rd Friday of every month at Art on 5 Gallery (2001 MLK Drive Suite 530) allows Atlantans to mix up their weekend nightlife routine and awaken their senses to quality urbane entertainment. The backdrop of the art gallery provides the perfect ambience for urban professionals to socialize and enjoy live painting, spoken word, professional actors, independent films, town hall discussions, vendors, and a live band. Hosted by E. Christopher “Cocktails” Cornell, S.T.I.R. is another E Period production for those who appreciate culture and are looking to be stimulated. Monthly themes have included the Holiday Edition, Civil Rights Edition, Black Love, National Women’s History Month, National Poetry Month, Mother's Day Tribute, and Black Music Month Celebration. S.T.I.R. highlights the best talent Atlanta has to offer, as well as celebrated artists from across the country. The past year has built an all-star cast of S.T.I.R. performers, featuring HBO Def Poets, BET Comedians, and the top vocalists in Atlanta. Come out on every third Friday to experience artists like: HBO Def Poets Georgia Me (also Tony Award winner), and Jon Goode (CNN’s Black in America), Soul Singers Lina, Phillippia, Daniel Moore and Ozara Ode, Comedians Pat Brown and Tyler from the BET Sitcom “Sombodies”, guest host BET Comedian Zoo Man, the band William Green Trio featuring Alex Lattimore, along with the S.T.I.R. Hall of Fame