EVENTS AND MORE

Hammonds House Honors Celebrates and Recognizes Excellence in Black Visual Art

8/5/2019

Hammonds House Museum presents Hammonds House Honors, an evening of celebration and recognition of excellence in Black visual art. In the inaugural year iconoclast photographer Roy DeCarava is remembered on the 100th Anniversary of his birth, and seven individuals who elevate the visual art of the African Diaspora through their passion, creativity and commitment to artistic and cultural excellence will be honored. The evening will kick off with a cocktail reception at 6:15 pm, followed by a glamorous award show at 7:30 PM. Monica Pearson will serve as host. In keeping with the spirit of this artistic occasion, dress will be artistically chic. The 2019 Hammonds House Honors will take place on September 12 at Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Tickets are available at hammondshouse.org/events.

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Chandra Currelley Concert & Birthday Celebration

8/1/2019

ST. JAMES LIVE

Sat Aug 31st 7:00pm

3220 Butner Rd,
Atlanta, GA 30331

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM
Chandra Currelley-Young was a member of the SOS Band from the late 1980s up until 1992, when Chandra left the band to pursue a career in acting and theater. Because of her background in theater, Currelley-Young was selected by Debbie Allen to be the featured soloist in her production "Soul Possessed" which debuted at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.
Currelley-Young was asked to perform in the 1995 Apollo Revival of The Wiz as Evillene The Wicked Witch of The West and was then selectively chosen to act in David Petrarca's hit production, Dinah Was, the story of singer Dinah Washington. She established her acting career by appearing in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family and many other of his productions.

Chandra Currelley and Tyler Perry (as Madea)

Chandra Currelley and Jermaine Sain

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Chandra Currelley Concert & Birthday Celebration

GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER & TV PERSONALITY SYLEENA JOHNSON 10TH ALBUM “WOMAN” DUE IN FALL 2019

7/31/2019

Entertainment One Nashville welcomes its newest signee: GRAMMY-nominated recording artist and daytime television host, Syleena Johnson.

Known as the “Queen of Chicago,” and one of the most underrated singers of the new millennium – Johnson returns to music with the release of her 10th album, “WOMAN” in Fall 2019. Syleena empowers and calls all women to stand up for themselves and to be bold, brave and fearless, declaring 2019 as the “Year of the Woman.” Her current viral single, “Woman” can be viewed here.

Johnson states, “I am so excited that the ‘Woman’ album has found a new home with Entertainment One. Thank you to Gina Miller for believing in me and Entertainment One for helping me bring this project to life. Galatians 6:9 says, ‘Do not grow weary in well doing, for in due season you shall reap what you sow, if you faint not.’ I thank God for this season. The season of the Woman."

BronzeLens Film Festival: Celebrating 10 Years

7/29/2019

#BronzeLens #BLFF19

BronzeLens Film Festival will be celebrating its 10th annual festival August 21-25, 2019. BLFF was created to promote Georgia as the new film mecca for people of color. Georgia now ranks third nationally when it comes to film and television production generating over $6 billion dollars to the state’s economy on an annual basis. There is a vibrant production community here, from studio films to indies.

BronzeLens seeks to showcase films by seasoned as well as the “next generation” of filmmakers that are by, for and/or depicting people of color, particularly of the African Diaspora. The Festival features outstanding films and workshops, Master Classes and Conversations about the art and business of filmmaking. Previous partners have included BET, HBO, OWN, Turner and many others.

BronzeLens Film Festival has been approved as an Academy Awards® qualifying festival for the Short Film Awards.
Recipients of BronzeLens Film Festival qualifying awards will be eligible for consideration in the Short Film category of the Academy Awards® without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with Academy rules.

Atlanta Events: August 2019

7/28/2019

FREE JAZZ CONCERT IN NORCROSS, GEORGIA

JAZZ IN THE ALLEY CONCERT SERIES- AUGUST 17, 2019

FEATURING YEMICONGA & THE 4 KORNERS

Jazz in the Alley is a free jazz concert series sponsored by the City of Norcross, Georgia, Peachtree Awnings, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV.
The series aims to showcase various jazz artists with diverse genre backgrounds.

Jazz In The Alley Website

DRAGONCON

August 29 - Sept. 2, 2019

Dragon Con is a giant popular-culture convention for science fiction, fantasy, gaming, art, comics, music, and film, with panels, contests, vendors, and a banquet in five downtown hotels, plus a Dragon Con Parade down Peachtree Street on Saturday at 10 a.m.

DATE NIGHT: SURF & TURF HANDS ON

WITH CELEBRITY CHEF ELLIOT FARMER

August 16, 2019

Chef Elliott Farmer is a local cater, private chef, food consultant, and television personality, featured on two seasons of Cutthroat Kitchen on Food Network.

He continues to grow his fan base via cookbooks, a radio show, TV pilot, and his very own spice blend.

Chef Elliott Farmer understands the sensual side of cooking and in this date night class he hopes to bring back the romantic spark in your kitchen. You'll learn to create this delicious summer surf and turf menu, with a side of romance for good measure.

Crab Dip
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
Seared Ribeye
Blackened Salmon
Roasted Green Beans with Almonds
Garlic Parmesan Whipped Potatoes

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CHEF ELLIOTT FARMER AT COOK'S WAREHOUSE MIDTOWN

Chandra Currelley's Birthday Celebration at St. James Live

August 31, 2019

St. James Live
3220 Butner Rd
Atlanta, GA 30331

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM
Currelley-Young was a member of the SOS Band from the late 1980s up until 1992, when Chandra left the band to pursue a career in acting and theater. Because of her background in theater, Currelley-Young was selected by Debbie Allen to be the featured soloist in her production "Soul Possessed" which debuted at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.

Currelley-Young was asked to perform in the 1995 Apollo Revival of The Wiz as Evillene The Wicked Witch of The West and was then selectively chosen to act in David Petrarca's hit production, Dinah Was, the story of singer Dinah Washington. She established her acting career by appearing in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family and many other of his productions.

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PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL

AUGUST 17-18, 2019

The Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival is a 2-day outdoor event with an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages, customs, and interests. The Midtown community of Piedmont Park is considered to be home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in metro Atlanta. The Piedmont Park Summer Arts and craft festival bringing back the tradition to Atlanta’s arts community.

2019 Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron

7/24/2019

19th Anniversary Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron

THREE FULL DAYS OF FEST

AUGUST 2, 2019- AUGUST 4, 2019

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

The 19th annual Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron is August 2-4, 2019 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Mint. Produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI), Satchmo SummerFest is an unparalleled celebration of the life, legacy, and music of New Orleans' native son, Louis Armstrong.

Recently named one of the most “interesting things to experience in Louisiana” by Oprah Magazine,

the event brings performances from New Orleans’ most talented musicians, with a focus on traditional and contemporary jazz and brass bands.

The Omni Royal Orleans is the Official hotel of Satchmo Summerfest! Click here for special rates and offers

The 11th Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival is right around the corner!

7/23/2019

The 11th Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival

July 26-28, 2019

In its continued effort to promote the art, culture and traditions of Africa, the Afrikan Djeli Cultural Institute is pleased to present the Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival, which features a diverse range of music and movement workshops, an African inspired craft market, food vendors, Children’s Camp and finale concert.

Jazz In The Alley: Greg Robbins- July 27, 2019

7/8/2019

#JazzInTheAlley #LiveMusic #GregRobbins #ATLMedia #Norcross #Jazz

As an official partner of Jazz In the Alley, When We Speak TV cordially invites you to the City of Norcross, Georgia, for the 2019 Jazz In The Alley concert series, highlighting elite and emerging jazz artists.

Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000.
Did we mention that it's FREE?
That's RIGHT! Thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross and Peachtree Awnings, so bring your entire family.

For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

JULY 27, 2019

PERFORMERS
GREG ROBBINS & REMEY WILLIAMS

LOCATION
Betty Mauldin Park
65 Lawrenceville St NW
Norcross, GA 30071

Concert Begins at 7:30PM.

CITY OF NORCROSS PRESENTS JAZZ IN THE ALLEY

7/8/2019

#JazzInTheAlley #RemeyWilliams #GregRobbins #ATLMedia #WhenWeSpeakTV #LiveMusic

July 27, 2019
PERFORMERS
Greg Robbins & Remey Williams

As an official partner of Jazz In the Alley, When We Speak TV cordially invites you to the City of Norcross, Georgia, for the 2019 Jazz In The Alley concert series, highlighting elite and emerging jazz artists.

Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000. did we mention that it's FREE? That's RIGHT! Thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross and Peachtree Awnings, so bring your entire family.

For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

Jazz In The Alley: Remey Williams-July 27, 2019

7/5/2019

As an official partner of Jazz In the Alley, When We Speak TV cordially invites you to the City of Norcross, Georgia, for the 2019 Jazz In The Alley concert series, highlighting elite and emerging jazz artists.

Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000.
Did we mention that it's FREE?
That's RIGHT! Thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross and Peachtree Awnings, so bring your entire family.

For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

JULY 27, 2019

PERFORMERS
GREG ROBBINS & REMEY WILLIAMS

LOCATION
Betty Mauldin Park
65 Lawrenceville St NW
Norcross, GA 30071

Concert Begins at 7:30PM.