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“We believe the arts are essential to the social, spiritual, and intellectual health of our communities,” states Lionell Thomas, Director of Fulton County Arts & Culture. “We’re honoring the legacy of renowned family portrait photographer Thomas Dorsey with an exhibition of his work, and we are celebrating the beauty and diversity of our own Fulton County family by inviting residents to have their portrait taken. We hope they enjoy the art and come celebrate with us!”
Thomas Dorsey exhibition Family: Pride, Dignity and TogethernessThere will be an Opening Reception on Wednesday, October 30 from 6-9 pm, and the exhibition will be on view through November 14 at the gallery at Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission to the exhibition is free. Thomas Dorsey was born in Augusta, GA, but grew up in Chicago, IL. After a four-year stint in the Air Force, he worked at the Post Office for a decade. Then he became interested in art and pursued a degree in Fine Art from the Art Institute of Chicago. He fell in love with photography which led him to start a business with his wife centered on family portraiture. During the next 32 years he made a name for himself beginning in Chicago, and then in Atlanta, by taking photos of families in their homes. The Family: Pride, Dignity and Togetherness exhibition showcases selected photos of prominent African American families from Fulton County and Chicago taken between 1978 and 2002. “I cannot say how one should view these images, but the title reflects the positive potential of the human spirit I saw every time I was given the opportunity to trip the shutter!” - Thomas Dorsey
 Azira & Jesse Hill with grandchildren (Photo Credit: Thomas Dorsey) Fulton Families Free Photo DaysFulton County Arts & Culture invites Fulton families to have their family portrait taken for free this fall. In celebration of the work of Thomas Dorsey and his exhibition at Southwest Arts Center which showcases photographs of families, they have created events across the six county districts to continue building relationships, sharing stories, and engaging directly with residents. Here are the locations, dates and times for Fulton Families Photo Days events. *Note families are asked to RSVP in advance for the location they will visit for their free family portrait.
 Fulton County Arts & Culture is celebrating 40 years of creative leadership, improving and enhancing the lives of Fulton County residents and visitors through the arts. Their mission is to ensure all citizens have access to the arts for the passion they inspire, the quality of life they afford, and the economic impact they make in the community. FCAC provides broad access to arts programming including classes and free performances at their six community Arts Centers; generous support for area artists and arts organizations through Contracts for Services arts funding; outreach through their numerous community partnerships; and diverse public art experiences through the Fulton County Public Art Program. For more information visit: fultonarts.org.
The Duluth Fall Festival is a fun filled weekend of live music, food, carnival rides, vendors, and more that benefits the beautification of downtown Duluth, Georgia. To see some of the projects undertaken by the Duluth Fall Festival, see the Festival Projects page.  FESTIVAL EVENTS
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At the Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show, you will experience the latest innovations and top trends in the beauty and barber industry. Featuring exciting entertainment, celebrity appearances, creative competitions, and educational classes, the Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show brings out the biggest names in the industry.  While exploring the exhibit floor, you can network with industry peers, learn a new skill, refine your technique, and stock up on all salon and professional needs. Join over 30,000 beauty professionals at the nation's largest multicultural beauty event, The Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show.  CHECK OUT KEKE'S PERFORMANCE OF TWERK N FLIRT AT |
 |  Anthony Hamilton and Jermaine Sain at Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show. |
Fans of Hamilton will be mesmerized and emotionally touched to discover the meaning behind their favorite songs. It is rare to be given access into the talented mind and technique of such an acclaimed musician. Growing up in the south, food played a significant role in Anthony Hamilton’s life. Included in the book are some of Anthony Hamilton’s favorite delicious recipes. His favorites being Cornbread, Fish and Collard Greens. Many have come to believe, the cornbread gave him his stability, the fish gave him his serenity, but the collard greens gave him his soul, making him the musical icon he is today!
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.
Each year during the months of June, July, August, and September, the City of Norcross features the Jazz In The Alley concert series. And each year it has been an amazing line up and FREE to the public,
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We are entering the second half of the 2019 Jazz In The Alley concert series but you still have time to join us in Norcross, Georgia.
The next dates are:
The next dates are:
August 17th- The 4 Korners & YemiConga
September 28th- Unknown Lyric
 (L to R) Jermaine Sain, Chester Lawrence, and YemiConga |  What Do YOU Speak? YemiConga |  YemiConga hanging out with When We Speak TV. (L to R) Jermaine Sain, Chester Lawrence, and YemiConga |
PAST 2019 PERFORMERS
GREG ROBBINS
| Greg Robbins is a vocalist based in Brooklyn, NY. Born and trained in Atlanta, GA, Greg has a very resonant and classy sound which is compared in style to Johnny Hartman, Harry Connick Jr., Kurt Elling, and Gregory Porter. He performs throughout the country at jazz clubs, music festivals, wedding receptions, swing dances, and more. |  When We Speak TV: (LtoR) Greg Robbins, Chester Lawrence, and Jermaine Sain |
ROD HARRIS JR.
 When We Speak TV: (LtoR) Chester Lawrence, Rod Harris Jr, and Jermaine Sain | Rod hails from Atlanta, Ga. He has performed with countless national and international artists crossing musical genres from jazz, gospel, hip-hop, and soul. In 2018, Rod was nominated for a Grammy Award (R&B Soul) for his musical contributions to Musiq Soulchild’s Album Feel The Real (2017). As a jazz guitarist, Rod has performed in numerous festivals and concert venues throughout the U.S. and with the release of the X/O EP, Rod is looking to take his sound to new territory. |
REMEY WILLIAMS
| A life without music is not a life worth living according to Remey Williams, a rising producer, lyricist and vocalist. As the son of Jimmy Williams, bass player for the legendary R&B group the O’Jays, Remey has grown to develop an undying passion for performing soulful music that connects to audiences both young and old. |  When We Speak TV: (LtoR) Jermaine Sain, Remey Williams, and Chester Lawrence |
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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.
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.
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.
The series aims to showcase various jazz artists with diverse genre backgrounds.
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
CHEF ELLIOTT FARMER AT COOK'S WAREHOUSE MIDTOWN
Chandra Currelley's Birthday Celebration at St. James Live
August 31, 2019
 | 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. |
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.
Come and join over 30,000 beauty professionals and brush up on your professional education to grow your business. The beauty show features over 100 professional education classes, innovative workshops sessions, exciting evening entertainment, an inspirational worship service, creative competitions and much more!
The Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show is a three-day professional beauty industry event and is the largest multicultural/multi-textural tradeshow in the United States. Held every February and August at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Our Mid-Summer Beauty show will take place on Saturday, August 17th - Monday, August 19th, 2019.
EXPLORE THE SHOW FLOOR
Discover the innovative solutions in the beauty industry today. Browse the aisles for companies displaying thousands of products and services. The Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show is your best opportunity to see the latest beauty technology, shop for professional products, and get all the knowledge you need, all in one place!
Find details in the show planner and begin to make your list of must-see exhibitors before you arrive in Atlanta, Georgia. View the floor plan for a list of confirmed exhibitors.
Discover the innovative solutions in the beauty industry today. Browse the aisles for companies displaying thousands of products and services. The Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show is your best opportunity to see the latest beauty technology, shop for professional products, and get all the knowledge you need, all in one place!
Find details in the show planner and begin to make your list of must-see exhibitors before you arrive in Atlanta, Georgia. View the floor plan for a list of confirmed exhibitors.
UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY
Use your industry skills and personal creativity to create a work of art that you are proud of and show it off at one of many Bronner Bros. Hair, Makeup, and Barbering or Beauty School competitions. The competitions will be separated into two categories: Students and Professionals.
Use your industry skills and personal creativity to create a work of art that you are proud of and show it off at one of many Bronner Bros. Hair, Makeup, and Barbering or Beauty School competitions. The competitions will be separated into two categories: Students and Professionals.
CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY ICONS
Take full advantage of opportunity connect and network with your industry peers, Iconic educators and the biggest names in the Beauty and Barber industry at Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show.
Take full advantage of opportunity connect and network with your industry peers, Iconic educators and the biggest names in the Beauty and Barber industry at Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show.
LEARN MORE TO EARN MORE
With over 100 professional education classes, manufactures and CEU classes, Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show offers you a wide assortment of top notch education- all presented by leading beauty industry professionals and participating companies. Click here
to review our educational class schedule.
With over 100 professional education classes, manufactures and CEU classes, Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show offers you a wide assortment of top notch education- all presented by leading beauty industry professionals and participating companies. Click here
to review our educational class schedule.
CELEBRITIES SEEN IN THE PAST YEAR AT THE BRONNER BROS BEAUTY SHOWS!
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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.
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