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PURE HEAT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL: 2019 ATLANTA BLACK GAY PRIDE WEEKEND

8/13/2019

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Watch A Preview of the PURE HEAT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
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On Sunday, September 1st, Atlanta's Piedmont Park will welcome the 8th Pure Heat Community Festival; also known as a free “day of unity.” The free cultural event is equipped with market and food vendors, live celebrity and local performers, entertainment, educational forums, prizes & giveaways - all designed to bring together the spirit of community, pride, and vision. In partnership with The Vision Community Foundation, a portion of proceeds from the weekend’s festivities are used to benefit homeless LGBT youth and those infected/affected with HIV/AIDS. An exciting line-up of indie-artist performances, honorees and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Hammonds House Honors Celebrates and Recognizes Excellence in Black Visual Art

8/5/2019

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​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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Norcross is Blazing The Summer with Jazz In The Alley!!!!

8/2/2019

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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,  
When We Speak TV is proud to be a part of the Jazz In The Alley family!
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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:  

August 17th- The 4 Korners & YemiConga
​September 28th- Unknown Lyric

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(L to R) Jermaine Sain, Chester Lawrence, and YemiConga
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What Do YOU Speak? YemiConga
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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.
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When We Speak TV: (LtoR) Greg Robbins, Chester Lawrence, and Jermaine Sain

ROD HARRIS JR.

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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. 
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When We Speak TV: (LtoR) Jermaine Sain, Remey Williams, and Chester Lawrence

FOR MORE ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEY

www.thejazzinthealley.com
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BronzeLens Film Festival: Celebrating 10 Years

7/29/2019

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#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.

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Atlanta Events:  August 2019

7/28/2019

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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 
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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
Sign up here: 
​CHEF ELLIOTT FARMER AT COOK'S WAREHOUSE MIDTOWN

Chandra Currelley's Birthday Celebration at St. James Live

August 31, 2019
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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.
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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.

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2019 Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron

7/24/2019

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19th Anniversary Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron

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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

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

7/23/2019

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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. 

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Update: Rhonda Ross Journey- July 2019

7/19/2019

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#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

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NEW MUSIC ALERT:  Deja Vu by Julie Dexter

7/13/2019

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#Music      #Singer     #JazzInTheAlley     #WhatDoYOUSpeak     #Amazon
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You may or may not have heard but our friend, Julie Dexter, has released a new album!
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PURCHASE DEJA VU BY JULIE DEXTER

Deja Vu by Julie Dexter on Amazon


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

7/8/2019

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#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.
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JULY 27, 2019
PERFORMERS
GREG ROBBINS & REMEY WILLIAMS
LOCATION
Betty Mauldin Park
65 Lawrenceville St NW
Norcross, GA 30071


Concert Begins at 7:30PM.

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