EVENTS AND MORE

2019 Shades of Nubia Festival in Atlanta.

9/23/2019

The Shades of Nubia Festival is an event that honors the creative genius and achievements of black women and provides exposure to the awesome talent of black women, that continues to breathe life into our communities through the arts.

Watch these amazing sisters, as they showcase their creative artistry through music, spoken word, fashion, and dance!

One of the awesome women that performed at the 2019 Shades of Nubia Festival is our dear friend, and When We Speak TV guest, Shameia Crawford.

Shameia Crawford performed original songs off her Birthright and This Life albums.

For more information about Shameia Crawford

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Instagram: ShameiaMusic

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Bring Out The Entire Family for the Duluth Fall Festival in Duluth, Georgia

9/1/2019

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

OPENING CEREMONY

Immediately after the Parade, join us at the Festival Center Amphitheater for the Opening Ceremony. The Parade Grand Marshal and Honorary Grand Marshal, and other local dignitaries, will be honored.

DULUTH DONUT DASH 5K RACE

Promptly at 8:00, the race starts with runners winding through historic Duluth. At the end of the race, participants receive a complimentary donut and coffee, courtesy of Dunkin Donuts on Buford Hwy, Duluth. The Festival also provides water and energy snacks.

WORSHIP ON THE GREEN

Make plans to join us for “Worship on the Town Green” on Sunday morning with a community worship service beginning at 10 a.m. at the Duluth Town Green. This service will be led by staff, musicians and members of Duluth First United Methodist Church.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Duluth Fall Festival provides continuous entertainment during the two days of the Festival at two venues. During the weekend more than 20 acts will perform a variety of music and dance. The Festival Center Stage hosts bands and dance acts, while the Parsons Alley stage hosts smaller bands and acoustic music in an intimate setting. Throughout the Festival, you may run into street performers, such as puppeteers or our Festival scarecrow mascot.

FESTIVAL CARNIVAL

The Duluth Fall Festival Carnival returns this year to host a full-fledged carnival, with a variety of rides and games. Be sure to take a ride on the Ferris wheel, where you can get a bird’s eye view of the continually changing Duluth skyline.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

For a complete list of events and times, go to the Duluth Fall Festival website at: duluthfallfestival.org

ARTS AND CRAFTS

More than 250+ arts and crafts vendors participate in the Duluth Fall Festival. Vendors offer everything from paintings and photographs, wood crafts, pottery and glassware, furniture, floral arrangements and decorative accessories, baskets, adult and children’s clothing, doll clothes and toys, jewelry, candles, soap and more. All items must be handmade or hand-decorated; no commercial products are allowed.
Several of the same Arts & Crafts vendors return to the Festival year after year; When possible, returning vendors are located in the same general area. Most vendors are local or from the southeast. However, with our growing reputation as one of the best festivals in the southeast, we are fortunate enough attract vendors from as far away as Texas and Ohio.

FOOD

The Duluth Fall Festival has more than 50 booths offering a variety of food and refreshments for breakfast, lunch and dinner. From coffee, lemonade, cream soda, and slushes to breakfast biscuits, kettle corn, hamburgers, hotdogs, gyros, and alligator, there is something to please every palate. And it wouldn’t be complete without sweets, such as snow cones, funnel cakes and candy apples.
The Food Vendor committee works hard to ensure that there is a variety of fare to choose from, with as little duplication as possible.

DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL PARADE

Come see local schools—elementary through high school with different activities, fire trucks, antique cars, local dignitaries, boy scouts, girl scouts, dance classes, sponsors, and clowns! The parade begins Saturday at 10:00 am. Streets close by 9:45 am so come early.

MAN'S CORNER

Welcome to Man’s Corner where, you will find the wonderful folks and products geared for men along with LIVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES in the Football Tent.
Man’s Corner is located between the Festival Stage and Duluth City Hall

KID'S CORNER

Younger kids can find all sorts of amusements to keep busy in Kid’s Korner. Activities include inflatables, slides, and “bounce” houses. Booths nearby will be selling popcorn, funnel cakes, drinks and standard festival fare. Ticket prices vary and are available at each activity.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL

Cornbread Fish'n Collard Greens: Inside The Music by Anthony Hamilton

8/22/2019

In Cornbread Fish’n Collard Greens, Grammy-Award Winning Singer and Songwriter, Anthony Hamilton, describes in vivid detail the passion, inspiration, and methodology behind his large catalog of music. The father of six, Hamilton is very big on family unity and the importance of instilling moral values and wisdom into each generation. Drawing upon his own experiences, from his early childhood to manhood, Hamilton shares his intriguing thought process and validates how his body of work directly reflects his real-life experiences.

Purchase Cornbread Fish 'N Collard Greens: Inside The Music today!!!

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!

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.

GET TICKETS FOR CHANDRA CURRELLEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

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.

Update: Rhonda Ross Journey- July 2019

7/19/2019

#RhondaRoss #WhenWeSpeakTV #Concert #Vegan #TBAAL #RiverfrontJazzFestival

When We Speak TV guest, Rhonda Ross, is currently on tour with her mom, Diana Ross. She recently sent out an update to all her followers and I think you should check it out....and definitely join her mailing list.

Be the first to learn about new music, upcoming concerts, in-person workshops, and more!

TheRhondaRoss.com

What's For Lunch? Chef Elliott Farmer Soul Shaking Seasoning

7/17/2019

People always find it strange when I tell them that I don’t cook but yet they always see food on my social media pages. It’s simple….I love to take photos of food! I wouldn’t consider myself a foodie. I just like seeing delicious pictures. From time to time though, I will get over the stove and stir a few pots.