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An Unforgettable Night of FREE Jazz in Norcross, Georgia, on June 3rd

5/20/2023

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When We Speak TV cordially invites you to Norcross, Georgia, for the 2023 Jazz In The Alley concert series, a FREE summer jazz concert series, thanks to generous sponsors.
​Performing on June 3, 2023

·Adrienne Woods with The Headliner Band
·Grammy nominated Trumpeter Terence Harper

2023 Jazz In The Alley (Norcross) Sponsors
​City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings & Canopies, MikTu Naturals, The Local Peach, D7 Lounge, When We Speak TV, and Elite Behavioral Medicine.

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Jazz In The Alley showcases various jazz fusionists with musical backgrounds in Folk, R&B, Latin, and Funk. 
For more information about Jazz In The Alley, go to thejazzinthealley.com
To see the full 2023 Jazz In The Alley - Norcross Lineup go to:
​2023 Jazz in the Alley Schedule: Celebrating 10 Years


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Come out and enjoy some FREE live jazz in Norcross, Georgia, at the 2023 Jazz In The Alley concert series.
MikTu Naturals Supports Diversity at Jazz In The Alley in Norcross, Georgia
MikTu Naturals Supports Diversity at Jazz In The Alley in Norcross, Georgia
​MikTu Naturals is a sponsor of Jazz In The Alley, a free jazz concert series held in Norcross, Georgia.  MikTu Naturals’ goal is provide meaningful self care & make you feel and look your best from the bottom up!
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2023 Jazz in the Alley Schedule: Celebrating 10 Years

5/1/2023

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​When We Speak TV cordially invites you to the city of Norcross, Georgia, for the 2023 Jazz In The Alley concert series.

The artists for the 2023 Jazz In The Alley concert series in Norcross, GA, have been announced.

​Jazz In the Alley (Norcross) is a FREE summer jazz concert series, thanks to generous sponsors.
2023 Jazz In The Alley (Norcross) sponsors include: City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings & Canopies, MikTu Naturals, The Local Peach, D7 Lounge, When We Speak TV, and Elite Behavioral Medicine.

2023 JAZZ IN THE ALLEY NORCROSS DATES

June 3, 2023
Adrienne Woods with The Headliner Band
Terence Harper

July 15, 2023
Lavahi
Richard Shaw Jr

August 12, 2023
Teresa Kay Williams
Tiffany Goode

September 30, 2023
Lord Yancyy
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEY
WEBSITE:  thejazzinthealley.com
INSTAGRAM:  jazzinthealley
FACEBOOK: jazzinthealley​
2023 Jazz In The Alley
2023 Jazz In The Alley Norcross Artists Lineup

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The Power of Conversation: Highlights from Night of Ideas Atlanta 2023

3/22/2023

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In the spirit of the 60th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech, Night of Ideas Atlanta 2023 explored how the historical concept of rights opens the present to new political, cultural, and ethical possibilities.​
​At the Night of Ideas Atlanta 2023, we explored the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and enjoyed an educational and uplifting evening of talks and performances with academics, activists, artists, journalists, and thought leaders exploring the challenges of the present and the future and connecting the civil rights movement's history to the ongoing fight for justice and equality.
​Thanks to the Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and Villa Albertine for a lovely night.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NIGHT OF IDEAS
For more information about go to nightofideas.org
Night of Ideas Atlanta

​COMPLETE SCHEDULE FOR NIGHT OF IDEAS ATLANTA 2023 INCLUDED:

​Opening Conversation
Gaëtan Bruel, James Richards, Monica Prothro
​Defending Rights, Realizing Dreams.
Dr. Bernice A. King, Jill Savitt, Valérie Baud-Candau, Ashley Woods
​Sweet. Work.
Okorie “OK Cello” Johnson
​From 1963-2023, A French-American Dialogue on Political Activism and Nonviolent Resistance
Dr. Vicki Crawford, Charles Black, Nadia Chérif-Raguibi
​And Then What: Music, Motivation, Imagination, and Change
Adlia Halim, Floyd Hall
​you are what you eat… the system is broken? and other things to chew on
j. olu baiyewu, Ahmariah Jackson
Creating International Refugee Law: Negotiating Protection in the Height of the Civil Rights Movement, and the War in Vietnam
Robert Barsky, Dr. Stéphanie Boulard
Much More Than Just A Dream: 5 Powerful (But Forgotten) Messages from MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech
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Hannah S. Palmer
Memories of the Civil Rights Era and Implications for Today
Dr. June Manning Thomas, Dr. Ellen Basset
Beyond Roe: Re-Designing Systems of Equity for Women in Georgia and in the US
Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Julie F. Kay, Kyesha Lindberg, Elayne DeLeo
Ensuring Education Equity for Refugee Girls
Elizabeth Elango, Erika Denman
​The Invisible Made Visible: Using Art to Humanize Immigrants
Yehimi Cambrón, Veronica Hogan
​The Second Dream: Can We Revive Dr. King’s Abandoned Vision for the School Children of America?
Douglas Blackmon, Laura McCarty
​The Freedom Dreams of an Undocumented Student
Nayelly T., Erika Denman
The Rights of Nature
Felwine Sarr, Dr. Brigitte Stepanov
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Atlanta Jazz Festival 2023 Line Up: The Perfect Soundtrack to Your Summer

3/20/2023

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Mayor Andre Dickens has officially announced the lineup for the 2023 Atlanta Jazz Festival.  
​The Atlanta Jazz Festival (hosted by the City of Atlanta) is celebrated the entire month of May at several venues in Atlanta.  The festival ends with multiple concerts on Memorial Day Weekend at Piedmont Park in Atlanta.

The Atlanta Jazz Festival is free and open to the public.

2023 ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL LINEUP

FRIDAY, MAY 26TH, 2023

8:00 PM- The Apollo's Production of THE BLUES AND IT'S PEOPLE- This is a ticketed event that will be at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. Tickets can be purchased on the festival website.

SATURDAY, MAY 27TH, 2023

1:00 PM- LAKECIA BENJAMIN -​jazz, funk, and R&B saxophonist
3:00 PM- TONY HIGHTOWER​ -vocalist  
​5:00 PM- DAVID SANCHEZ -Latin jazz saxophonist
7:00 PM- SAMARA JOY -vocalist
9:00 PM- JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
​10:00 PM- LATE NIGHT JAZZ CONCERT featuring CECILY- This is a ticketed event, and reservations can be made on the festival website.

SUNDAY, MAY 28TH, 2023

1:00 PM- SÉLÈNE SAINT-AIMÉ -afro-French bassist and vocalist
3:00 PM- BRANDEE YOUNGER -contemporary jazz, soul, and funk harpist
5:00 PM- JAVON JACKSON AND THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO NIKKI GIOVANNI -poet and saxophonist
7:00 PM- JOSE JAMES -hip-hop infused jazz vocalist 
9:00 PM- STANLEY CLARKE -jazz fusion bassist​

MONDAY, MAY 29TH, 2023

1:00 PM- SATYA -singer/songwriter
3:00 PM- JAMES FRANCES -pop influenced jazz pianist
5:00 PM- BRENDA NICOLE MOORER -singer/songwriter
7:00 PM- CHIEF XIAN ATUNDE ADJUAH (formerly Christian Scott) -trumpeter and jazz innovator
9:00 PM- LEDISI -​R&B and jazz vocalist
Above is the 2023 Atlanta Jazz Festival line up for the Memorial Day weekend only. 
​For the complete list of artists for the entire month of May, go to:  atljazzfest.com
2023 Atlanta Jazz Festival Artist Lineup
​Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture, and art of jazz throughout the entire month of May and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world.

The Atlanta Jazz Festival's mission is to expose and entertain a diverse audience of Jazz aficionados, young Jazz enthusiasts, and aspiring musicians to the rich heritage and variety of Jazz as an authentic form of American music.
Atlanta Jazz Festival is produced by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

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More than 270 Performances Revealed for the 2023 French Quarter Festival

3/19/2023

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The music lineup for the 2023 French Quarter Festival is sure to please everyone with more than 270 performances from a variety of genres across 20 stages. The Riverfront Abita Beer Stage brings four days of music including headliners The Soul Rebels ft. Big Freedia, Ani DiFranco, Samantha Fish, and Tank and the Bangas.  On Thursday night, Irma Thomas, Soul Queen of New Orleans closes out the stage with her last note followed by a special 40th-anniversary fireworks show on the riverfront, made possible by New Orleans & Company. Returning to JAX Lot, the Chevron Stage is a longtime Cajun/Zydeco destination well-known for its dancing crowds and energetic sounds. This year the Chevron Evening Concert Series features Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles, Erica Falls, Louisiana’s LeRoux, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, and free dance lessons daily.
The GE Stage in Jackson Square kicks off Thursday following the Festival’s Opening Ceremony and continues throughout the weekend with New Orleans’ most respected artists and culture-bearers including Lena Prima, The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, debut artist Charlie Gabriel and a special performance from Solid Harmony – A Tribute to Topsy Chapman, who began her French Quarter Festival journey the inaugural year. Artists on the Jack Daniel’s Stage in Canal Plaza bring a variety of sounds including performances from Latin band Muévelo, Rock artist and debut Zita, and favorites like R&B group Water Seed and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. At the Tropical Isle Hand Grenade Stage, the lineup includes debut Rachel Fleetwood & Perfect Love Band, Higher Heights Reggae Band, Bag of Donuts, whose costumes are sure to liven up even the quietest Fest fan, a Sunday morning Gospel performance from debut choir The Zion Harmonizers and more.

The New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint is now home to the Credit Human Songwriter Stage inside the museum on the 3rd floor Saturday - Sunday and will include performances and talks from artists such as Mia Borders and Cole Williams. Outside, fans can enjoy more than a dozen brass bands Friday-Sunday on the Louisiana Fish Fry Stage, and the WWL-TV Esplanade in the Shade Stage brings debut Jason Neville FunkySoul Band, Astral Project, Iceman Special, and more to the Festival. Stop by the Pan-American Life Insurance Group Stage Friday-Sunday for a fusion of Latin beats, World Music, and Jazz from debuts like Cyrus Nabipoor Quintet and Javier Olondo & AsheSon. Ernie’s Schoolhouse Stage located at the Homer A. Plessy Community School brings youth from across the city to perform including the John Ehret Jazz Ensemble and Edna Karr.
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​The Complete Music Schedule is now available on frenchquarterfest.org.

French Quarter Festival 2023
​French Quarter Fest Sponsors Include: Chevron, Abita Brewing Company, Aetna Better Health of Louisiana, Alka Seltzer, AOS Interior Environments, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, The Berger Company, Blue Bikes, Broussard’s Restaurant & Courtyard, Brown-Forman, Café Beignet, Caesars New Orleans - Coming 2024, Clarion Herald, Cumulus New Orleans

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2023 French Quarter Festival Celebrates New Orleans' Cultural Heritage

3/15/2023

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The non-profit French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI), shares final details about French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron, April 13-16, 2023. Billed as the world’s largest showcase of Louisiana music, food, and culture, the 2023 festival will feature over 50 music performance debuts, ten new culinary experiences, nighttime programming, and special 40th-anniversary components.
​Today, Android and iPhone users can install the newly updated French Quarter Fest app to access the schedule, culinary lineup, maps, and more.

DOWNLOAD THE FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL APP

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​Fans are invited to join festival organizers, sponsors, and partners to celebrate this milestone on Thursday, April 13 at 10 a.m. for the French Quarter Festival Kickoff Parade. The parade departs from the 200 block of Bourbon Street and makes its way to Jackson Square for the annual opening day ceremony at the GE Stage.
French Quarter Festival 2021
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL
WEBSITE: frenchquarterfest.org
FACEBOOK: fqfest
INSTAGRAM: FQFEST
TWITTER: FQfestNOLA


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Kandi Burruss, Jussie Smollett, And More, Honored at 2022 Black Pride Festival

9/6/2022

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The Labor Day weekend brings several events to the city of Atlanta, like Atlanta Black Pride. This year, we experienced the 10th annual Pure Heat Community Festival, during the 5 day pride celebration.
It was raining the crowd was unbothered.
​Known as a free "day of unity," The Pure Heat Community Festival includes 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.

The 2022 Pure Heat Community Festival, honored Joseline Hernandez with the Trailblazer Award. 
Kandi Burruss with the annual Humanitarian Award. 
Jussie Smollett recieved the first ever Alvin Ailey Trailblazer Award.
Natalie Nunn was honored with the Pioneer award and
Stasha Sanchez received the ICON Award.
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​Visit AtlantaPrideWeekend.com to keep up with future events and happenings.
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Free Live Music Event Coming To Riverdale, GA in October

9/3/2022

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JITA Fans!
We are so excited to let you know that, because of your great support, Jazz In The Alley (JITA) is growing and is expanding to the city of Riverdale, Georgia!!!!

Jazz In The Alley Riverdale 2022

OCTOBER 1, 2022

7:30PM - 9:30PM

*No coolers, outside food, or beverages allowed.  There will be local vendors available at the event.

Amphitheater at Riverdale Town Center

7200 Church St,
​Riverdale, GA 30274

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Trap Jazz Allstars 
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Jazz In The Alley is a free summer jazz concert series, featuring elite and emerging jazz artists with backgrounds in funk, latin, pop, and R&B.  
For more information about Jazz In The Alley, go to:

TheJazzInTheAlley.com


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KANDI BURRUSS, JUSSIE SMOLLETT, JOSELINE HERNANDEZ, NATALIE NUNN AND STASHA SANCHEZ SET TO BE HONORED AT 10th ANNUAL PURE HEAT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

8/30/2022

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Atlanta Black Pride Weekend, the country's leading LGBTQ+ annual pride prepares for its 26th year with an exciting line-up during the 2022 Labor Day holiday weekend taking place in Atlanta, GA. 2022 also marks the addition of the inaugural, Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Film Festival held at IPIC Theaters on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 1-10 PM. The five-day Pride Celebration will include special appearances by: Kandi Burruss, Jussie Smollett, Joseline Hernandez, Natalie Nunn, Stasha Sanchez, Saucy Santana, Latto, Jhonni Blaze, Erica Banks, Jerrie Johnson, Melissa “DJ M” Scott and more.
Headlining this year's 10th annual Pure Heat Community Festival are 2022 honorees Joseline Hernandez (“Joseline’s Cabaret”), Kandi Burruss (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”) and Jussie Smollett (“Empire”). Burruss will receive the annual Humanitarian award; Natalie Nunn (“BADDIES SOUTH”) will receive the all-new Pioneer award; Stasha Sanchez (“Legendary”) will receive the annual ICON award. Hernandez will receive the Trailblazer award; Smollett will receive the first-ever Alvin Ailey Trailblazer Award.

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FunkyardX will be BLAZIN' the 2022 Jazz In The Alley Concert Series in September

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Willie Mac of FunkyardX invites you out to Jazz In The Alley in Norcross, Georgia, on September 17th!!

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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! The 2022 Jazz In The Alley Concert series is free, thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, Miktu Naturals, Krush By Jai, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV, so bring your entire family.

All concerts begin at 7:30PM.

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