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MORE ABOUT JULIE DEXTER Meet Julie Dexter, a world renowned, award winning, British singer, songwriter and producer considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of our generation. Having shared the spotlight with a host of cutting-edge artists, including Mint Condition, Caron Wheeler, Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Omar, Ledisi, Doug Carn, Third World and Maxi Priest to name a few, Julie not only holds up her own with them but has been praised and respected by them too.
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.
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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.
 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. On a college campus in the middle of an Ohio cornfield, Remey realized his ability to recognize the music ability in others and became a catalyst in heightening their potential. Ma Soul Entertainment was formed as a result; allowing Remey to take the role as both an entertainer and producer. Since his journey began, Remey has traveled the nation and has created music tracks for more than 30 artist including R&B vocalist Jill Scott. Remey has also played with gospel recording artist Dwayne Woods, Maurice Griffin, Darius Coleman and The Dc Singers, and Keith Williams JAZZ IN THE ALLEY SPONSORS
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JAZZ IN THE ALLEYNorcross, Georgia July 27, 2019 FREE EVENT  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. July 27th- Greg Robbins & Remey Williams August 17th- The 4 Korners & YemiConga September 28th- Unknown Lyric Previous Date: June 22nd- Grammy nominated guitarist, Rod Harris Jr 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 ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEY: WWW.THEJAZZINTHEALLEY.COM AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE
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Fourth of July - Stone Mtn.
July 1 - 7, 2019 Enjoy a spectacular laser show and then fireworks every evening during Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park. Free except parking. Atlanta attractions July 1 - Sept. 30, 2019 (also June) multiple locations These discount prices include all taxes and fees.
July 3, 2019 Red White & BOOM! has bounce houses (cost), food trucks, DJ music from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and fireworks about 9:25 p.m. in Lillian Webb Park. Free. Third of July - Duluth July 3, 2019 (5:30 to 10 p.m.) Duluth Celebrates America includes bands, children’s activities, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks (9:45 p.m.) on the Town Green. Free. Fourth of July - Six Flags July 3 - 6, 2019 See fireworks every night at dusk during July 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia. Rock musical July 3 - Aug. 18, 2019 Tony Award winner Hair features the music, culture, and controversy of hippies who opposed the Vietnam War, performed outdoors in The Wildflower Meadow at Serenbe Playhouse.Ticket deal $9 to $25 Fourth of July - Centennial Park July 4, 2019 Centennial Olympic Park has confirmed that it will host the 2019 4th of July Celebration, which features top music artists and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Arrive early since gates may close when the park is full. Free. Fourth of July - aquarium July 4, 2019 (7 to 10 p.m.) A ticket to Red White & Brew includes unlimited beer and cider samples, a BBQ dinner, live music, aquarium exhibits (7 to 9 p.m.), and views of fireworks from the top of the parking garage (9:45 p.m.) for age 21+. Fourth of July - East Point July 4, 2019 Salute to the Red, White and Blue includes a food court, live music, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. near City Hall in East Point. Bring blankets and chairs but no food or pets. Free. Fourth of July - Sandy Springs July 4, 2019 Music begins at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. at Sandy Springs Stars and Stripes Celebration on the lawn at Concourse Corporate Center. Free. Fourth of July - Marietta July 4, 2019 Fourth in the Park features a 10 a.m. parade, arts & crafts booths, food, carnival games, and live music at Marietta Square, followed by fireworks launched from First United Methodist Church at dark. Free. Barbecue in Roswell July 4, 2019 Barbecue & Bluegrass features live music, a children’s area, and vendors of barbecue, beer, soft drinks, and desserts on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Free entry. Fourth of July - Lilburn July 4, 2019 (5:30 to 10 p.m.) Bring lawn chairs or blankets to Sparkle in the Park, which has food vendors, bounce houses (cost), a band at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. Fourth of July - Roswell July 4, 2019 Fireworks Extravaganza has food trucks beginning at 5:30 p.m., live music beginning at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dark at Roswell High School. Bring blankets or chairs. Free. Fourth of July - Alpharetta July 4, 2019 Enjoy family activities, bands, food vendors, and fireworks at dusk at 4th of July Celebration at Wills Park. Free. Fourth of July - Mall of Georgia July 4, 2019 Star Spangled Fourth at Mall of Georgia has family-friendly activities beginning at 3 p.m., live music at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:40 p.m., and then a movie (Lego Movie 2, PG) in Buford. Free. Fourth of July - Henry County July 4, 2019 The 4th of July Family Fest promises live music, a BBQ contest, 100 vendors, a ticketed kids’ zone, and fireworks at Warren Holder Park in Locust Grove. Free admission, $5 parking. July 6 if it rains. Fourth of July - Dahlonega July 4, 2019 4th of July Family Celebration includes a 5K run, an 11 a.m. parade, a patriotic speech at noon, the national anthem, a crafts market, a kids’ zone, a car show, and fireworks at dark in small-town Dahlonega. Free. Fourth of July - Callaway July 4, 2019 July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party has beach activities, live music, circus acts, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting) at Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens. See schedule. Garden party for adults July 4 - Sept. 26, 2019 (Thurs. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Cocktails in the Garden invites you to explore the garden each week as you stroll with a cocktail, hear live music, and play games at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Admission fee, cash bar. Free movies - parks July 6 - Sept. 6, 2019 (begins May 25) See free films outdoors at Georgia Movies in the Park in Canton, Cumming, and Dawsonville.
Concerts in Alpharetta parks July 6 - Sept. 14, 2019 (Saturdays 7:30 p.m.) Bring a blanket and a picnic to hear “family-friendly performances by different Alpharetta based entertainment groups” at Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Free movies - Mableton July 10 & 24, 2019 (begins May 29) See an outdoor movie at the Free Movie Series at Mable House Amphitheatre.
Concerts in the Garden July 10 - Aug. 25, 2019 (begins May 24) See national acts at Concerts in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden. You can pre-order food on the website. The concerts on July 27 & Aug. 25 are in Gainesville. Short films July 11 - 13, 2019 Atlanta Shortsfest shows movies under 45 minutes long in a variety of genres at Synchronicity Theatre. Underground art show July 12, 2019 (8 p.m.) The Atlanta Pancakes & Booze Art Show is a traveling exhibition of 100 artists, with pancakes, live music, body painting, and multimedia displays at GA Freight Depot for age 21+. Pay cash at the door or buy a line-jumper ticket online. Arcade game expo July 12 - 14, 2019 Southern-Fried Gaming Expo has 250 arcade and pinball games, tabletop games, vendors, speakers, movies, and a tournament at Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel. 1950s singer Rosemary Clooney July 12 - 28, 2019 Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical tells the story of the legendary singer and features songs like It’s Only A Paper Moon, Sisters, and Mambo Italiano at Art Station Theater in Stone Mountain.Ticket deal $16 Mexican circus July 12 - Aug. 4, 2019 Circo Hermanos Vazquez has human cannonballs, graceful dancers, daring acrobats, and crazy clowns in a tent at Plaza Fiesta near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. The show is visual, with announcements made in both English and Spanish.Ticket deal $5 to $45 Field day in the park July 13, 2019 Sign up your eight-person team to compete in zany outdoor contests for prizes at Atlanta Field Day in Historic Fourth Ward Park. Elegant party July 13, 2019 (7 to 10 p.m.) Celebrate French Bastille Day in all-white cocktail attire at the $125 Soirée Blanche Bastille Day, with a rooftop fashion show, a silent auction, an open French wine bar, a French buffet, and dancing at Nelson Mullins. Magic show July 13, 2019 (8 p.m.) Watch three magicians perform with a combination of magic, mentalism, and humor for all ages at Atlanta Magic Night at Red Light Cafe.Ticket deal $11 Reptile Day July 13, 2019 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Come face-to-face with live pythons, king snakes, geckos, tortoises, monitors, and iguanas, and see presentations about them on Reptile Day at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Tomato festival July 14, 2019 (1 to 5 p.m.) Enjoy tomato dishes and drinks by some of the South’s best chefs and mixologists plus live music at Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival at Westside Provisions District. Free concerts in Sandy Springs July 14 - Sept. 8, 2019 (7 to 8:30 p.m.) Concerts by the Springs are held on one Sunday a month at Heritage Green, 6110 Blue Stone Road. Bring food and drinks, or buy them onsite. Beach chairs and blankets are welcome. Free. Taste local food July 15, 2019 (5 to 8 p.m.) “Enjoy local food prepared by Atlanta’s top chefs” plus “a selection of beverages, live music, cooking and art demonstrations, garden tours, and a silent auction” at AgLanta Eats at Atlanta Botanical Garden. Monthly family festival July 18, 2019 (5 to 9 p.m.) Alive in Roswell has live bands, food trucks, craft beer, vendors, kids’ games, entertainment, and socializing in three locations connected by a free trolley (on Canton Street, in Roswell Square, and behind city hall). Free. Shakespeare comedy July 18 - Aug. 11, 2019 Full of romance, mischief, and whimsy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the comical story of four young lovers caught up in a quarrel between the king & queen of the fairies, at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.Ticket deal $8 to $19 Summer jazz July 19, 2019 (8 to 11 p.m.) Hear great jazz once a month this summer during Jazz Matters at The Wren’s Nest.Ticket deal $10 to $13 Scrapbook Expo July 19 - 20, 2019 Scrapbookers find classes, vendors, and crop parties at the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo at Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth.Ticket deal $6 Georgia Mountain Fair July 19 - 27, 2019 Georgia Mountain Fair has family-friendly music, an arts & crafts show, carnival rides, and a parade in Hiawassee. British magicians July 20, 2019 (7:30 p.m.) Champions of Magic features amazing “levitation, disappearances, teleportation, and a heart-stopping finale” at Fox Theatre.Ticket deal $33 A day on the river July 20, 2019 Rent a tube, raft, kayak, or paddle board (or bring your own) for Whatever Floats Your Boat, with live music, yard games, and food for sale at Rogers Bridge Park in Duluth. You must bring or rent a life jacket to wear and be age 5+ to go on the water. Free entry. Fashion show July 20, 2019 Small Boutique Fashion Week is a runway show and market of 20 independent fashion brands at Atlanta Banquets in Suwanee. Tennis tournament July 20 - 28, 2019 The Atlanta Open is a televised annual men’s tennis tournament held at Atlantic Station. Girls’ basketball tournament July 23 - 25, 2019 Watch hundreds of teenage teams compete at the Tournament of Champions at Georgia World Congress Center. Gourmet gala July 24, 2019 Summer in the City promises “an evening of fine wine, delicious food, and an exciting auction” at The Fairmont to support charity. Family bubble party July 24, 2019 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Back to School Bubblepalooza has bubbles for the kids, large games, and DJ music on Duluth Town Green. Free. Macon festival July 26 - 27, 2019 Hear 60 rock, blues, and soul-infused bands in multiple venues at Bragg Jam Concert Crawl in Macon. Saturday also has an Arts & Kids festival (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), with art vendors, food trucks, and kids’ activities in the plaza at Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. African dance festival July 26 - 28, 2019 Atlanta African Dance and Drum Festival offers dance and drum classes, an African inspired craft market with food vendors, a kids’ camp (Friday 9 a.m.), and a concert (Saturday 8 p.m.) at Covenant House of Georgia. Free concerts in Sandy Springs July 26, 2019 (6:30 p.m.) Bring a blanket or lawn chair, food and drinks (except alcohol, which is sold onsite), and money for food trucks to City Green Live for free concerts on select Fridays. Beer & bites in a brewery July 27, 2019 (12 to 4 p.m.) A ticket to Old 320 Beer Fest includes a tasting room with restaurant bites, 30 breweries offering unlimited sampling, and live entertainment at Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery. Ice cream festival July 27, 2019 Atlanta Ice Cream Festival features ice cream for sale, entertainment, vendors, and fitness events at Piedmont Park. You can bring chairs and umbrellas but no pets. Free entry. Zombie Pub Crawl July 27, 2019 Atlanta Zombie Pub Crawl for age 21+ begins at Diesel Filling Station and features makeup artists plus food & drink specials at multiple pubs. Wear sunscreen. Dance battle July 28, 2019 (7 p.m.) See the stars of the the Lifetime dance reality show Bring It! when they perform live at the Fox Theatre, including Miss D and her fierce Dancing Dolls.Ticket deal $28 to $34 AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACEAJC Peachtree Road Race, organized by Atlanta Track Club, is the largest 10K in the world and has become a Fourth of July tradition for thousands of people throughout the metro Atlanta area and beyond. The AJC Peachtree Road Race starts in Buckhead near Lenox Square Mall and ends in Piedmont Park. MORE 4TH OF JULY EVENTSFourth of July - Centennial Park- Atlanta
July 4, 2019 Centennial Olympic Park has confirmed that it will host the 2019 4th of July Celebration, which features top music artists and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Arrive early since gates may close when the park is full. Free. Fourth of July - Aquarium- Atlanta July 4, 2019 (7 to 10 p.m.) A ticket to Red White & Brew includes unlimited beer and cider samples, a BBQ dinner, live music, aquarium exhibits (7 to 9 p.m.), and views of fireworks from the top of the parking garage (9:45 p.m.) for age 21+. Fourth of July - East Point July 4, 2019 Salute to the Red, White and Blue includes a food court, live music, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. near City Hall in East Point. Bring blankets and chairs but no food or pets. Free. Fourth of July - Sandy Springs July 4, 2019 Music begins at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. at Sandy Springs Stars and Stripes Celebration on the lawn at Concourse Corporate Center. Free. Fourth of July - Marietta July 4, 2019 Fourth in the Park features a 10 a.m. parade, arts & crafts booths, food, carnival games, and live music at Marietta Square, followed by fireworks launched from First United Methodist Church at dark. Free. Barbecue in Roswell July 4, 2019 Barbecue & Bluegrass features live music, a children’s area, and vendors of barbecue, beer, soft drinks, and desserts on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Free entry. Fourth of July - Lilburn July 4, 2019 (5:30 to 10 p.m.) Bring lawn chairs or blankets to Sparkle in the Park, which has food vendors, bounce houses (cost), a band at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. Fourth of July - Roswell July 4, 2019 Fireworks Extravaganza has food trucks beginning at 5:30 p.m., live music beginning at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dark at Roswell High School. Bring blankets or chairs. Free. Fourth of July - Alpharetta July 4, 2019 Enjoy family activities, bands, food vendors, and fireworks at dusk at 4th of July Celebration at Wills Park. Free. Fourth of July - Mall of Georgia- Buford July 4, 2019 Star Spangled Fourth at Mall of Georgia has family-friendly activities beginning at 3 p.m., live music at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:40 p.m., and then a movie (Lego Movie 2, PG) in Buford. Free. Fourth of July - Henry County July 4, 2019 The 4th of July Family Fest promises live music, a BBQ contest, 100 vendors, a ticketed kids’ zone, and fireworks at Warren Holder Park in Locust Grove. Free admission, $5 parking. July 6 if it rains. Fourth of July - Dahlonega July 4, 2019 4th of July Family Celebration includes a 5K run, an 11 a.m. parade, a patriotic speech at noon, the national anthem, a crafts market, a kids’ zone, a car show, and fireworks at dark in small-town Dahlonega. Free. Fourth of July - Callaway July 4, 2019 July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party has beach activities, live music, circus acts, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting) at Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens. See schedule. Garden party for adults July 4 - Sept. 26, 2019 (Thurs. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Cocktails in the Garden invites you to explore the garden each week as you stroll with a cocktail, hear live music, and play games at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Admission fee, cash bar. 2019 BRAND NEW DAY TOUR
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 Are you ready for another year of great music in Dallas, Texas? The Riverfront Jazz Festival is back for the 3rd year and once again, with a great line up of musical artists to enjoy over the Labor Day Weekend.
blues, R&B and soul music. Also, there was a stage for Promising Young Artists from Dallas/Fort Worth, showcasing youth from area schools and music programs in day-long back-to-back performances. GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE 2019 RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL2019 ARTIST LINEUPFRIDAY |
| FREE TO THE PUBLIC JUNE 22, 2019 NORCROSS, GA All concerts begin at 7:30 PM Grammy nominated guitarist, Rod Harris Jr. FUTURE DATES July 27th- Greg Robbins & Remey Williams August 17th- The 4 Korners & YemiConga September 28th- Unknown Lyric | |
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| | Friday, June 21, 2019 9:15 PM EDDIE'S ATTIC 515-B North McDonough St. Decatur, GA FOR TICKETS: GARETH ASHER AT EDDIE'S ATTIC |
4th Annual Jazz Matters At The Wren’s Nest
Summer Concert Series
Relax, relate, release at the 4th Annual Jazz Matters At The Wren’s Nest summer concert series in Atlanta’s Historic West. Enjoy musical performances, by regional, national and international artists, highlighting the diversity and cultural roots of jazz music, and musical genres influenced by it.
WEBSITE: JAZZ MATTERS
JUNE 21, 2019 JAZZ, BLUES & BBQ – CHANDRA CURRELLEY, YONRICO SCOTT & THE BARRY REDMOND BAND
Ticket Prices:
Advance Lawn Seating $25 / Gate $30
Advance Table Seating $300 / Gate $350
Advance Lawn Seating $25 / Gate $30
Advance Table Seating $300 / Gate $350
- Rain or Shine Event
- Bring your chairs or blankets
- Food, beverages and small tables are allowed
- No grills or large tables
- We can only accept credit/debit cards at the Gate. NO CASH
- Gates open at 7:00p
| Affordable theater June 9, 2019 Atlanta locations Atlanta Fringe Festival includes 20 theater shows by “adventurous artists” at six venues, plus parties.Car-free streetsJune 9, 2019 multiple locations You can walk, run, or bike down the middle of the road during Atlanta Streets Alive, which offers free entertainment and activities for all ages on three days.
Peachtree Corners Festival June 9, 2019 Peachtree Corners Festival [website has sound] features craft & food vendors, entertainment, live music, car shows both days, and kids’ activities. Free. Scottish festival June 9, 2019 Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games is about athletic games, bagpipes and drums, Scottish dancing, food, music, and historical demonstrations in Blairsville. No pets or alcohol.Free concerts in Sandy Springs June 9 - Sept. 8, 2019 (7 to 8:30 p.m.) Concerts by the Springs are held on one Sunday a month at Heritage Green, 6110 Blue Stone Road. Bring food and drinks, or buy them onsite. Beach chairs and blankets are welcome. Free. Atlanta attractions June 9 - Sept. 30, 2019 multiple locations These discount prices include all taxes and fees.
Free movies - parks June 11 - Sept. 6, 2019 multiple locations See free films outdoors at Georgia Movies in the Park in Canton, Cumming, and Dawsonville.
A surprising play about race June 12 - 30, 2019 Can a racist who is thrust into an African-American family be changed and redeemed? Hands of Color “examines the issue of racism and how it is inevitably dismantled and unraveled in the face of pure love and innocence” at Synchronicity Theatre.Ticket deal $15 Free movies - Mableton June 12 - July 24, 2019 See an outdoor movie at the Free Movie Series at Mable House Amphitheatre. | Oliver June 13 - 23, 2019 Oliver is a popular musical about a London orphan, based on the classic book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre in Marietta.Ticket deal $15 to $29 Free movies - Atlantic Station June 13 - 27, 2019 (Thursdays 8 p.m.) Atlanta city parks Watch Movies in the District beginning at dusk (usually 8:30 p.m.). It’s best to arrive early with a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Family puppet show June 13 - July 28, 2019 True love prevails in this new version of Beauty and the Beast, which “hip-hops its way into a modern day city complete with alley cats, beauty shops, and exercise videos” at the Center for Puppetry Arts for age 4+.Ticket deal $12 The story of Pocahontas June 13 - Sept. 1, 2019 Pocahontas is about to leave her beloved home in Virginia to begin a new chapter with her husband in England, in this play that “explores self-reflection and healing by reconnecting to one’s past” on the forest stage of Serenbe Playhouse in Chattahoochee Hills.Ticket deal $15 Garden party for adults June 13 - Oct. 24, 2019 (Thurs. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Cocktails in the Garden invites you to explore the garden each week as you stroll with a cocktail, hear live music, and play games at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Admission fee, cash bar. Latin music June 14, 2019 (8 p.m.) Club Babalú features a vocalist backed by Frankie Quiñones and the Atlanta Salsa All-Stars, followed by a dance party at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.Ticket deal $10 African-American music & parade June 14 - 16, 2019 Juneteenth is a free three-day music festival with vendors and children’s activities at Home Depot Backyard. On Saturday, a parade leaves Gordon Terrace SW at 10 a.m. and follows MLK Drive to the festival. The festival ends Sunday night with fireworks. Short plays in Hapeville June 14 - 23, 2019 Tapas IV: The Great Divide is a festival of 10-minute plays performed by the Academy Theatre at Hapeville Performing Arts Center.Ticket deal $13 Schoolhouse Rock June 14 - 23, 2019 Your favorite campy childhood jingles like “Just a Bill” (video) and "Conjunction Junction" come to life during Schoolhouse Rock Live at Act1 Theater in Alpharetta.Ticket deal $15 Concerts in the Garden June 14 - Aug. 25, 2019 See national acts at Concerts in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden. You can pre-order food on the website. The concerts on July 27 & Aug. 25 are in Gainesville. |
Free concerts in Sandy Springs
June 14 - Sept. 27, 2019 (Fridays 6:30 p.m.)
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, food and drinks (except alcohol, which is sold onsite), and money for food trucks to City Green Live for free concerts on select Fridays.
Ghost Tours
June 14 - Sept. 28, 2019
Ghost Tours feature “Lawrenceville’s most interesting places and the stories behind its most bizarre events, hauntingly told with the charm and personality of a real Southern storyteller.” This 90-minute walking tour goes one mile and departs from Aurora Theatre.Ticket deal $6
| Hip hop show June 15, 2019 0.6 miles SW Birthday Bash ATL will be held at State Farm Arena. Summer beer festival June 15, 2019 (4 to 8 p.m.) 1.7 miles NE A ticket to Atlanta Summer Beer Fest includes samples of 200 kinds of beer, wine, and cider, with live music and food for sale at Historic Fourth Ward Park for age 21+. Fried chicken festival June 15, 2019 (12 to 6 p.m.) 2.5 miles NE ATL Chicken + Beer Festival [formerly ATL CluckFest] promises the “best fried chicken dishes” from 25 restaurants at Piedmont Park. Your ticket includes three samples of 3 ounces each, and you also can purchase full servings. Mississippi picnic June 15, 2019 11.7 miles north Mississippi in the Park has live music and authentic food (fried catfish, chicken nuggets, coleslaw, corn nuggets, hushpuppies, tea, and cake) at Chastain Park. Blues concert June 15, 2019 (7 p.m.) 16 miles SW An Evening Under the Stars Blues Festival features Tucka, T.K. Soul, Lenny Williams, Nellie Tiger Travis, and Willie Clayton at Wolf Creek Amphitheater.Ticket deal on the lawn $59 Lantern parade June 15, 2019 18 miles north Attend a lantern-making workshop, or bring your own lantern, or just watch the Sandy Springs Lantern Parade, which goes from Steel Canyon Golf Club to Morgan Falls Overlook Park. People gather at 7:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 9 p.m. Free. Caribbean festival June 15, 2019 (1 to 8 p.m.) 31 miles SE McDonough Caribbean Cultural Festival features live music, food, vendors, games, and a kids’ zone in Alexander Park. Free. Women’s drama/comedy June 15 - 29, 2019 7.6 miles NE Nine women show up for a baby shower in the idyllic city of Morningside, each with her own secrets and emotional issues to resolve at OnStage Atlanta.Ticket deal $10 to $12 Concerts in Alpharetta parks June 15 - Sept. 14, 2019 (Saturdays) 24.9 miles north Bring a blanket and a picnic to hear “family-friendly performances by different Alpharetta based entertainment groups” at Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Father’s Day restaurants June 16, 2019 Greater Atlanta OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special brunch, lunch, and dinner menus on Father’s Day. Father’s Day tasting June 16, 2019 0.9 miles south Family Food Fest Atlanta offers food tasting and live R&B music at Georgia Railroad Freight Depot. Father’s Day at the Zoo June 16, 2019 4 miles NW Dad enters free with any regular adult or child ticket purchase on Father’s Day at the Zoo at Zoo Atlanta. Shakespeare for families June 19, 2019 32 miles NE Midsummer Jr. is a 45-minute version of the comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed by Atlanta Shakespeare Company with puppets, live music, and silly props at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.Ticket deal $5.50 Monthly family festival June 20, 2019 (5 to 9 p.m.) 22 miles north Alive in Roswell has live bands, food trucks, craft beer, vendors, kids’ games, entertainment, and socializing in three locations connected by a free trolley (on Canton Street, in Roswell Square, and behind city hall). Free. Shakespeare comedy June 20 - July 14, 2019 0.6 miles north As You Like It is a romantic comedy of mischievous misunderstandings, pleasing poetry, and hilarious happenings at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.Ticket deal $8 to $19 Summer jazz June 21, 2019 (8 to 11 p.m.) 3.9 miles SW Hear great jazz once a month this summer during Jazz Matters at The Wren’s Nest.Ticket deal for lawn seating $13 Beach party in Decatur June 21, 2019 (5 to 11 p.m.) 6 miles NE The Decatur Beach Party [formerly Summer in the City] has 80 tons of sand on the street, kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, beer, and wine. Mostly free. | Athens festival June 21 - 23, 2019 70 miles NE AthFest Music & Arts Festival has 50 musical acts, an artists’ market, a club crawl, and a KidsFest in Athens. Tony Award for Best Play June 21 - July 7, 2019 18.6 miles NW A black family moves to the white side of Chicago in the classic 1950s drama “A Raisin in the Sun.” Now see the same family just prior to their move (in Act 1) and 50 years later (in Act 2) of the 2010 play Clybourne Park at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square.Ticket deal $19 Burlesque light show June 22, 2019 (9 p.m.) 3 miles NE Watch eight acts that all feature light in some way, including LED lights, black light, and fire, during Illicitly Illuminated at the Red Light Cafe for age 21+.Ticket deal $10 Canadian party June 22, 2019 (noon) 16.3 miles north Come celebrate Canada, eh? Atlanta Canada Fest features Canadian food, Canadian musicians, and street hockey for the kids at Meehan’s Public House in Sandy Springs. Children under age 16 are free. Paddleboard race June 23, 2019 20.7 miles north Stand Up for the Hooch is a race that goes 2 and 6 miles on the Chattahoochee River from Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs. Free for spectators. Uplifting musical June 25 - 30, 2019 1 mile north With incredible kindness, the people of Newfoundland welcomed 7,000 airline passengers stranded for days when all flights were grounded on 9/11. Come from Away “is a musical that changes you, heals old wounds, and lifts the spirit” at Fox Theatre.Ticket deal $30 French dinner & cooking class June 28, 2019 (7 to 9:30 p.m.) 14.6 miles north Begin with wine and appetizers, help the chef prepare dinner, and then dine with wine and dessert during the $90 Classic Cut Series: Parisian Steak Bistro at Vino Venue in Dunwoody. Men vs. bulls in Gainvesville June 28 - 29, 2019 53 miles NE Watch talented bullfighters trying to win points by exhibiting style and control as they maneuver around and jump over bulls in the Bullfighters Only Southern Classic at Chicopee Woods Agriculture Center.Ticket deal $15 (VIP $25) Patriotic concert June 28 & 30, 2019 21 miles north A choir and symphony perform patriotic classics at the Patriotic Celebration Concert at Roswell United Methodist Church. Free but get tickets in advance. New classical music June 29, 2019 (12 to 10 p.m.) 2.1 miles east Watch six performances of “music that’s vibrant, engaging, and not yet widely known” at YInMn Atlanta [formerly New Music Festival], surrounded by visual art in Whitespace Gallery. Donation. |
Hip hop
June 29, 2019 (8 p.m.)
12 miles north
Grammy winner Common performs his hit songs plus new selections with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the amphitheatre at Chastain Park.Ticket deal $56 to $64
June 29, 2019 (8 p.m.)
12 miles north
Grammy winner Common performs his hit songs plus new selections with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the amphitheatre at Chastain Park.Ticket deal $56 to $64
Father’s Day at the Zoo
June 16, 2019
4 miles NW
Dad enters free with any regular adult or child ticket purchase on Father’s Day at the Zoo at Zoo Atlanta.
Shakespeare for families
June 19, 2019
32 miles NE
Midsummer Jr. is a 45-minute version of the comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed by Atlanta Shakespeare Company with puppets, live music, and silly props at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.Ticket deal $5.50
Monthly family festival
June 20, 2019 (5 to 9 p.m.)
22 miles north
Alive in Roswell has live bands, food trucks, craft beer, vendors, kids’ games, entertainment, and socializing in three locations connected by a free trolley (on Canton Street, in Roswell Square, and behind city hall). Free.
Shakespeare comedy
June 20 - July 14, 2019
0.6 miles north
As You Like It is a romantic comedy of mischievous misunderstandings, pleasing poetry, and hilarious happenings at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.Ticket deal $8 to $19
Summer jazz
June 21, 2019 (8 to 11 p.m.)
3.9 miles SW
Hear great jazz once a month this summer during Jazz Matters at The Wren’s Nest.Ticket deal for lawn seating $13
Beach party in Decatur
June 21, 2019 (5 to 11 p.m.)
6 miles NE
The Decatur Beach Party [formerly Summer in the City] has 80 tons of sand on the street, kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, beer, and wine. Mostly free.
June 16, 2019
4 miles NW
Dad enters free with any regular adult or child ticket purchase on Father’s Day at the Zoo at Zoo Atlanta.
Shakespeare for families
June 19, 2019
32 miles NE
Midsummer Jr. is a 45-minute version of the comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed by Atlanta Shakespeare Company with puppets, live music, and silly props at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.Ticket deal $5.50
Monthly family festival
June 20, 2019 (5 to 9 p.m.)
22 miles north
Alive in Roswell has live bands, food trucks, craft beer, vendors, kids’ games, entertainment, and socializing in three locations connected by a free trolley (on Canton Street, in Roswell Square, and behind city hall). Free.
Shakespeare comedy
June 20 - July 14, 2019
0.6 miles north
As You Like It is a romantic comedy of mischievous misunderstandings, pleasing poetry, and hilarious happenings at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.Ticket deal $8 to $19
Summer jazz
June 21, 2019 (8 to 11 p.m.)
3.9 miles SW
Hear great jazz once a month this summer during Jazz Matters at The Wren’s Nest.Ticket deal for lawn seating $13
Beach party in Decatur
June 21, 2019 (5 to 11 p.m.)
6 miles NE
The Decatur Beach Party [formerly Summer in the City] has 80 tons of sand on the street, kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, beer, and wine. Mostly free.
Written by: Jermaine Sain
| Back in September of 2018, I received an invitation to come to Dallas, Texas, for an event. While planning my trip to Dallas, I got the bright idea to see if I could network with ANYONE in the Dallas area while in town. I'm always looking for creative was to network and since I'll be there....might as well take advantage of it. While looking for things to do in the city, I found an event | |
called The Riverfront Jazz Festival, presented by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. If you know anything about me, then you know that I enjoy concerts and festivals. Plus, the concert had a long list of artists the I enjoy, like Erykah Badu, Rahsaan Patterson, Rachelle Ferrell, Lalah Hathaway, and many more.
Then the idea came to me....why not see if you can obtain credentials to this event so that way you can meet some great people in the area plus have footage for your next video.
Needless to say, we did just that and we had a blast but there was one person that I wanted to see perform that I didn't get to see because her performance was happening during the time of the event that I was in Dallas for. That person was Rhonda Ross.
Needless to say, we did just that and we had a blast but there was one person that I wanted to see perform that I didn't get to see because her performance was happening during the time of the event that I was in Dallas for. That person was Rhonda Ross.
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| | After I left Dallas and was now back in Atlanta, it continued to bother me that I didn't get an opportunity to check out Rhonda's performance so I went on her website to see if she would be on tour any time soon and if so, would I be in any of the cities during that time. Of course the first city I looked for was Atlanta but I didn't see anything. Then I noticed that none of the other cities and dates matched with my schedule, so I was like "Oh well...maybe one day". |
Then, around maybe March of this year, I started looking up the artist for the Atlanta Jazz Festival, which we have now covered for the last 3 or 4 years, and to my surprise, Rhonda Ross and Rodney Kendrick was listed as one of the performers! Immediately I was like, "Lord, this must be my opportunity"......then I was like forget this "I want to feature her on a segment of What Do YOU Speak?".
The month of April rolled around and I was going back and forth about reaching out to her because I was so afraid that she would say no.......but then finally I decided to put down my fears and reach out to her management. To my surprise, she said YES!!!!!
I gave you that long story to say, don't allow your fears to hold you back from what may be one of the most life changing events in your life!
I had so much fun speaking with Rhonda and she was so super cool and down to earth! I feel so blessed for this opportunity and I hope that this interview inspires you!!!!
What Do YOU Speak?
The month of April rolled around and I was going back and forth about reaching out to her because I was so afraid that she would say no.......but then finally I decided to put down my fears and reach out to her management. To my surprise, she said YES!!!!!
I gave you that long story to say, don't allow your fears to hold you back from what may be one of the most life changing events in your life!
I had so much fun speaking with Rhonda and she was so super cool and down to earth! I feel so blessed for this opportunity and I hope that this interview inspires you!!!!
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