Exploring Atlanta – For Newcomers and Natives
Category: Music
One of my favorite books of all time is Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It’s whimsical, it’s fantastical, it was made into one of my favorite movies of all time: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, as in the original 1971 version (not the creepy and downright strange 2005 Tim Burton version). And [...]
One of the coolest holiday events in Atlanta is FREE! The folks at Atlantic Station are going all out this season with their free holiday concert series – Winter Wonder Jam. Every Friday night throughout the month of December, Atlantic Station is hosting big name bands in Central Park. Atlantic Station is keeping the band [...]
Fans of eclectic and innovative music, I have just the thing for you this week… The Klezmer/hip-hop musical phenomenon, Socalled, known for his varied and diverse use of a wide range of musical influences, like funk, hip-hop, salsa, gospel, classical and lounge, is a YouTube cult favorite. His hit single “You Are Never Alone” has [...]
Do you love Souper Jenny like I love Souper Jenny? If you follow me on Twitter, you have probably seen a tweet (or twenty-two) about my love for Souper Jenny – her delicious soups, the hearty sandwiches, fresh crisp salads, and her fun-loving gang of fabulous soup-mongers, who always greet you with a smile…and sometimes [...]
I had the very great pleasure of hearing the Georgia Boy Choir a few weekends ago during a Saturday afternoon performance at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The performing choir of the Georgia Boy Choir – a small group of about 20 boys (if I am remembering correctly) is just a small portion of the [...]
There are so many great concerts this week – and here is one of them, with two chances to catch it… The Atlanta Opera Chorus is a body amazing of singers. Don’t let it fool you that they are in the “chorus” – just because they are the ensemble that backs up the principal roles [...]
Celebrate the holiday season by supporting two great community arts organizations today at a FREE concert! Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra and The Buckhead Youth Orchestra present their Winter Concert today – Sunday, December 12, 2010 – at 4:00 PM. Conducted by Artistic Director Juan R. Ramírez, the concert will include pieces by Schubert, Elgar, and [...]
Tomorrow evening – Thursday, November 25, 2010 – after you’ve finished up your turkey and stuffing, finished off the last of the pie, and counted your blessings, head on over to Lenox Square Mall for the 63rd Annual Lighting of the Macy’s Great Tree! The pre-show festivities begin at 6:15 PM, with pre-show performances by [...]
The first time I heard Francine Reed sing, I was transfixed. She is truly an amazing singer and mesmerizing performer. If you love the blues, you should not miss “Dinner and the Blues” starring Francine Reed at Café Circa. Located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, Café Circa is casual yet sophisticated, with a menu [...]
The temps have dipped into the chilly zone, but it’s still autumn in Atlanta and a fabulous time to get outside and enjoy our beautiful city. This weekend – Saturday and Sunday, November 6 & 7, 2010 – is the Chastain Park Arts Festival – the perfect reason to bundle up and get outside! And [...]
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