Natalie Cole's recent hospitalization and continued fight with Hepatitis C has prevented plans for a fall concert tour this year in support of her new CD, Still Unforgettable. As a result, the Atlanta performance set for Sunday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre has been cancelled. Ticket buyers should return their tickets to the point of purchase for a full refund.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Clayton State Chorale Singing at CMS National Convention Tomorrow
The Clayton State University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Shaun Amos, Clayton State director of Choral Activities, will present “PHOS HILARON” by Bruce Neswick, at the CMS (College Music Society) National Convention on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. The National Conference will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel, 265 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta.
Amos expects a large turn out for the concert, which will be held at Sisters’ Chapel on the campus of Spelman College at 7:30 p.m.
“The piece was written specifically for the Clayton State University Chorale by Bruce Neswick, who is now the Organist/Choirmaster at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world,” he says. “We are both honored and excited to have been invited as one of the groups to represent collegiate choral music at this years’ convention. The ensemble and I will do our very best to make Clayton State University and the whole region proud!”
Amos points out that the College Music Society is a consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music.
“Its mission is to promote music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. This year’s convention marks the 50th anniversary of the College Music Society,” he adds.
Atlanta area faculty and students not participating on the conference program can register at a special daily registration rate — $25/day for faculty or $15/day for students. The regular registration fee is $220 for members of CMS and $300 for non-members. The registration form will be available at the conference registration desk in the Marriott Marquis Hotel… anyone who is interested in coming should just check in there.
For more information on The College Music Society’s 2008 National Conference go to
www.music.org.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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Amos expects a large turn out for the concert, which will be held at Sisters’ Chapel on the campus of Spelman College at 7:30 p.m.
“The piece was written specifically for the Clayton State University Chorale by Bruce Neswick, who is now the Organist/Choirmaster at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world,” he says. “We are both honored and excited to have been invited as one of the groups to represent collegiate choral music at this years’ convention. The ensemble and I will do our very best to make Clayton State University and the whole region proud!”
Amos points out that the College Music Society is a consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music.
“Its mission is to promote music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. This year’s convention marks the 50th anniversary of the College Music Society,” he adds.
Atlanta area faculty and students not participating on the conference program can register at a special daily registration rate — $25/day for faculty or $15/day for students. The regular registration fee is $220 for members of CMS and $300 for non-members. The registration form will be available at the conference registration desk in the Marriott Marquis Hotel… anyone who is interested in coming should just check in there.
For more information on The College Music Society’s 2008 National Conference go to
www.music.org.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Clayton State Music Department to Present Orpheus and Euridice September 30 in Spivey Hall
The Clayton State University Music Department will feature a presentation of American composer Ricky Ian Gordon’s song cycle Orpheus and Euridice, on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the University’s world-famous Spivey Hall. The concert will take approximately 70 minutes with intermission.
Performers for Orpheus and Euridice will include Assistant Professor of Voice Dr. Gina Harvey, soprano, and staff accompanist Alexander Benford, piano. Joining Clayton State’s Harvey and Benford will be, from Boulder, Co., guest artist Kristen Denny on clarinet. This performance is free and open to the public.
Gordon’s work puts a new spin on the traditional myth of Orpheus and Euridice, even to the point of giving Orpheus a reed instrument instead of a lute. Orpheus and Euridice was commissioned by clarinetist Todd Palmer, who thought it would be effective to have a piece for clarinet, voice and piano. The first performance was given in October 2001 at Cooper Union as part of the Cooper Arts Series. In October 2005, a fully choreographed version of Orpheus and Euridice premiered at Lincoln Center with an entire dance troupe.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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Performers for Orpheus and Euridice will include Assistant Professor of Voice Dr. Gina Harvey, soprano, and staff accompanist Alexander Benford, piano. Joining Clayton State’s Harvey and Benford will be, from Boulder, Co., guest artist Kristen Denny on clarinet. This performance is free and open to the public.
Gordon’s work puts a new spin on the traditional myth of Orpheus and Euridice, even to the point of giving Orpheus a reed instrument instead of a lute. Orpheus and Euridice was commissioned by clarinetist Todd Palmer, who thought it would be effective to have a piece for clarinet, voice and piano. The first performance was given in October 2001 at Cooper Union as part of the Cooper Arts Series. In October 2005, a fully choreographed version of Orpheus and Euridice premiered at Lincoln Center with an entire dance troupe.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Savannah Jazz Festival is on Tap to Start September 20
Savannah, Georgia is known for its commitment to the arts and the many festivals that are offered during the year. The week-long Savannah Jazz Festival, one of the largest and most popular of the Savannah festivals, is presented by the Coastal Jazz Association and is dedicated to the growth of jazz and jazz audiences in the Coastal Empire.
The 27th Savannah Jazz Festival, celebrating jazz as a living art built on a constantly evolving tradition will offer all types of jazz, from Dixieland, traditional swing, straight-ahead and bop to melodic standards, and funky down-home "gutbucket" blues. The Festival kick-off on Saturday night (Sept 20) will be a Jazz Concert-Wine Tasting event to raise money for the Backus Children's Hospital. The Jazz Trio featuring Ben Tucker, is headlining for this evening.
The festival features the best in international, national, regional and local jazz talent. The 2008 festival will feature (among others), Bob James, The Savannah Jazz Orchestra-Featuring "Simone", Donald Harrison, The Ben Riley Trio featuring 'Larry Willis', Ben Tucker, Teddy Adams, Wanda Johnson with Shrimp City Slim, James Cotton, Eric Culberson’s Blues Band, Freeport, Bob Baldwin, Eric Mintel, The Coastal Jazz Association All-Stars, The University of North Florida Jazz ensemble with Trombonist, Steve Davis, The Jazz Corner Quintet, Beer Parlor Ramblers, The Jazz Trio, & The Skylite Jazz Ensemble."
All events are free to the public.
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The 27th Savannah Jazz Festival, celebrating jazz as a living art built on a constantly evolving tradition will offer all types of jazz, from Dixieland, traditional swing, straight-ahead and bop to melodic standards, and funky down-home "gutbucket" blues. The Festival kick-off on Saturday night (Sept 20) will be a Jazz Concert-Wine Tasting event to raise money for the Backus Children's Hospital. The Jazz Trio featuring Ben Tucker, is headlining for this evening.
The festival features the best in international, national, regional and local jazz talent. The 2008 festival will feature (among others), Bob James, The Savannah Jazz Orchestra-Featuring "Simone", Donald Harrison, The Ben Riley Trio featuring 'Larry Willis', Ben Tucker, Teddy Adams, Wanda Johnson with Shrimp City Slim, James Cotton, Eric Culberson’s Blues Band, Freeport, Bob Baldwin, Eric Mintel, The Coastal Jazz Association All-Stars, The University of North Florida Jazz ensemble with Trombonist, Steve Davis, The Jazz Corner Quintet, Beer Parlor Ramblers, The Jazz Trio, & The Skylite Jazz Ensemble."
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008
VOICES Concert Receives Standing Ovation
by Forrest Schultz, Coweta Arts Tidbits
By now everyone who is au courant with the Southside arts scene has heard about the greatness of VOICES and the launching of its 2008-2009 season with a Fall Benefit Concert at The Wadsworth in Newnan on Saturday. Those who attended this important musical event expressed their appreciation by giving VOICES a well-deserved standing ovation at the conclusion of the Concert.
The program consisted of a medley of various kinds of song, all of which were performed to perfection. The most moving was Zaphyra's singing of various pieces from The Phantom of the Opera, which evoked the poignancy of that tragic tale. The most striking was The Southern Nights Chorale's unusual rendition of Georgia On My Mind.
The post-concert "Meet and Greet" event in The Wadsworth lobby was skillfully catered by its sponsor, the Ten East Washington restaurant in downtown Newnan. The aesthetics of the cranberry punch fountain and drinking cups and the hors d'oeuvres serving trays was impressive and quite apropos for the conclusion of an important arts event and for providing a great atmosphere in which to meet the performers. The Concert program booklet was also noteworthy for its beautiful design, another appropriate feature for a great performing arts event. And the wardrobes of the performers were very impressive.
Cowetans are grateful to VOICES for this Concert and to its Artistic Director, Maria Pia Ugarte, for honoring Coweta County by selecting a Coweta venue to launch this season. Cowetans can heartily recommend to others in the Southside that they attend the VOICES concerts which will be held in their counties! Information about VOICES is available on their website, www.voicesonline.org.
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By now everyone who is au courant with the Southside arts scene has heard about the greatness of VOICES and the launching of its 2008-2009 season with a Fall Benefit Concert at The Wadsworth in Newnan on Saturday. Those who attended this important musical event expressed their appreciation by giving VOICES a well-deserved standing ovation at the conclusion of the Concert.
The program consisted of a medley of various kinds of song, all of which were performed to perfection. The most moving was Zaphyra's singing of various pieces from The Phantom of the Opera, which evoked the poignancy of that tragic tale. The most striking was The Southern Nights Chorale's unusual rendition of Georgia On My Mind.
The post-concert "Meet and Greet" event in The Wadsworth lobby was skillfully catered by its sponsor, the Ten East Washington restaurant in downtown Newnan. The aesthetics of the cranberry punch fountain and drinking cups and the hors d'oeuvres serving trays was impressive and quite apropos for the conclusion of an important arts event and for providing a great atmosphere in which to meet the performers. The Concert program booklet was also noteworthy for its beautiful design, another appropriate feature for a great performing arts event. And the wardrobes of the performers were very impressive.
Cowetans are grateful to VOICES for this Concert and to its Artistic Director, Maria Pia Ugarte, for honoring Coweta County by selecting a Coweta venue to launch this season. Cowetans can heartily recommend to others in the Southside that they attend the VOICES concerts which will be held in their counties! Information about VOICES is available on their website, www.voicesonline.org.
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Monday, September 08, 2008
America Supports You: National Freedom Walk Ends With Musical Tribute
Photo: Grammy-winning country music group The Oak Ridge Boys perform a musical tribute at the Pentagon following the fourth annual National America Supports You Freedom Walk in Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, 2008. Nearly 10,000 walkers participated in the one-mile walk from Arlington National Cemetery. Defense Dept. photo by Samantha L. Quigley
Nearly 10,000 people walked the mile between Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon's South Parking lot here to commemorate the events of Sept. 11, 2001, as part of today's fourth annual National America Supports You Freedom Walk.
More than an hour after the walk began, the walkers watched as a well-known country music group took to the stage to perform a musical tribute.
"Did we mention the Oak Ridge Boys are here, and Secretary [Gordon] England, and the Oak Ridge Boys, and cabinet members and the Oak Ridge Boys?" asked Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as he addressed the crowd.
Before turning the microphone back over to Fox News Channel Anchor Kelly Wright for the group's formal introduction, Cartwright took a minute to thank a few groups.
He thanked those who are deployed on the nation's behalf for "all of the things that they do, whether in uniform or civilian, to support this nation and serve so that we can get up every day free. Thank you to them."
He went on to include another group: families.
"I'd be remiss if I didn't pick up on one other group, the group that supports us ... so that we can serve, in uniform and as civilians, this nation," he said. "Their contribution should never be forgotten.
"Did I mention the Oak Ridge Boys are coming out?" he joked with the crowd.
Shortly the air was filled with a familiar melody and the crowd's unified voices as the Oak Ridge Boys led them in the national anthem.
The musicians followed that up with their patriotic song, "Colors."
"It's one that's red as the bloodshed, blue as the wounded, white as the crosses on our soldier's graves," they sang as they reached the chorus. "Through the rain, through the sun, these colors never run."
"Now I've seen people treat her like she was some old rag, clueless to the human sacrifice," they sang referring to the flag. "But you'll always find a mother, a widow, a child, a sister or a brother with a carefully folded teardrop in their eyes."
For some, those teardrops weren't necessarily attached to a loved one's passing, just the fear of the possible.
"I was sitting on the balcony of our building at 6th [Street] and Pennsylvania Avenue, watch the planes in the air not knowing if they were ours or if they belonged to a terrorist," said Leeann Hall, as she remembered the Sept. 11, attacks. "My daughter was in school in Arlington, and I could see the planes flying near there. I thought, 'Just stop. Just get away.'"
It's that fear, the thought of what could have happened, that prompted Hall to participate in the walk. "I don't want people ever to forget the terror we felt on that day and the importance of our freedom," she said.
Her daughter, Samantha, now 14, was just in second grade on when terrorists hit the Pentagon.
"I don't really remember, to be honest [what it was like that day,]" she said. "I'm not sure I really grasped what was going on, but now I definitely understand how severe and scary it really was."
Another thing she understands is that the troops need continued support from back home. By participating in the walk with her mother, she showed that. "They're protecting us and their families, and we just really need to appreciate that and how fortunate we are to have people who care," she said.
Regardless of the solemnity of the walk, both mom and daughter were excited to hear the Oak Ridge Boys, and they weren't alone.
Shelley Marshall, with Military Officers Association of America's Scholarship Fund, was elated that the group was performing. "I'm thrilled," she said. "I'm a country fan and ... I think we've got the best seats in town!"
MOAA, as well as 25 other organizations that support America Supports You, were on hand to provide information to the walkers about what the groups do and how individuals can get involved.
The majority of the walkers and all of those representing the troop-support groups enjoyed the Oak Ridge Boys nearly hour-long musical tribute.
America Supports You is a Defense Department program connecting citizens and companies with servicemembers and their families serving at home and abroad.
"Did we mention the Oak Ridge Boys are here, and Secretary [Gordon] England, and the Oak Ridge Boys, and cabinet members and the Oak Ridge Boys?" asked Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as he addressed the crowd.
Before turning the microphone back over to Fox News Channel Anchor Kelly Wright for the group's formal introduction, Cartwright took a minute to thank a few groups.
He thanked those who are deployed on the nation's behalf for "all of the things that they do, whether in uniform or civilian, to support this nation and serve so that we can get up every day free. Thank you to them."
He went on to include another group: families.
"I'd be remiss if I didn't pick up on one other group, the group that supports us ... so that we can serve, in uniform and as civilians, this nation," he said. "Their contribution should never be forgotten.
"Did I mention the Oak Ridge Boys are coming out?" he joked with the crowd.
Shortly the air was filled with a familiar melody and the crowd's unified voices as the Oak Ridge Boys led them in the national anthem.
The musicians followed that up with their patriotic song, "Colors."
"It's one that's red as the bloodshed, blue as the wounded, white as the crosses on our soldier's graves," they sang as they reached the chorus. "Through the rain, through the sun, these colors never run."
"Now I've seen people treat her like she was some old rag, clueless to the human sacrifice," they sang referring to the flag. "But you'll always find a mother, a widow, a child, a sister or a brother with a carefully folded teardrop in their eyes."
For some, those teardrops weren't necessarily attached to a loved one's passing, just the fear of the possible.
"I was sitting on the balcony of our building at 6th [Street] and Pennsylvania Avenue, watch the planes in the air not knowing if they were ours or if they belonged to a terrorist," said Leeann Hall, as she remembered the Sept. 11, attacks. "My daughter was in school in Arlington, and I could see the planes flying near there. I thought, 'Just stop. Just get away.'"
It's that fear, the thought of what could have happened, that prompted Hall to participate in the walk. "I don't want people ever to forget the terror we felt on that day and the importance of our freedom," she said.
Her daughter, Samantha, now 14, was just in second grade on when terrorists hit the Pentagon.
"I don't really remember, to be honest [what it was like that day,]" she said. "I'm not sure I really grasped what was going on, but now I definitely understand how severe and scary it really was."
Another thing she understands is that the troops need continued support from back home. By participating in the walk with her mother, she showed that. "They're protecting us and their families, and we just really need to appreciate that and how fortunate we are to have people who care," she said.
Regardless of the solemnity of the walk, both mom and daughter were excited to hear the Oak Ridge Boys, and they weren't alone.
Shelley Marshall, with Military Officers Association of America's Scholarship Fund, was elated that the group was performing. "I'm thrilled," she said. "I'm a country fan and ... I think we've got the best seats in town!"
MOAA, as well as 25 other organizations that support America Supports You, were on hand to provide information to the walkers about what the groups do and how individuals can get involved.
The majority of the walkers and all of those representing the troop-support groups enjoyed the Oak Ridge Boys nearly hour-long musical tribute.
America Supports You is a Defense Department program connecting citizens and companies with servicemembers and their families serving at home and abroad.
By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
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Friday, September 05, 2008
How Sweet The Sound Seeks Atlanta's Best Choir and No-Longer-Used Wireless Phones
PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today the Atlanta-area semi-finalists in the search for the country's best church choir. Atlanta-area choirs and their choir directors who have made it into the semi-final round of the Verizon Wireless' How Sweet The Sound(SM) national competition are:
-- Small Choirs (6-35 singers):
- Atlanta Praise Ministries, Pastor James Jackson (Atlanta)
- Enon Church, Kevin Styles (College Park)
- Eagles Nest Cathedral, Johnathan Williams (West Point)
- Due West United Methodist Church, Billy Payne (Marietta)
-- Large Choirs (36-100 singers):
- Beulahland Bible Church, Dr. Jay Terrell (Macon)
- Atlanta West Pentecostal Church, Brandon Frazier (Lithia Springs)
- Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church, Celia Stockton (Atlanta)
- Shaw Temple Mass Choir, Keyth Lee (Atlanta)
The semi-final competition will be held September 15 at Philips Arena. During the event, Atlanta area church choirs will perform for a chance to compete in the national grand finale for a cash prize of up to $25,000 and the title of the best church choir in America.
Bring Your No-Longer Used Phones for a Good Cause
Atlanta gospel music fans planning to watch their favorite choirs compete during this event are encouraged to bring their no-longer-used wireless phones and donate them to the company's HopeLine(R) program. Verizon Wireless will collect the phones at booths set up at different locations throughout Philips Arena. All collected phones will support local domestic violence organizations.
HopeLine is Verizon Wireless' exclusive phone recycling and reuse program that collects no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories in any condition from any wireless service provider to benefit victims of domestic violence. Proceeds from the HopeLine program are used to provide wireless phones and cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention and awareness. Since 2001, HopeLine has collected more than 5 million phones, awarded more than $5 million in cash grants to domestic violence agencies and organizations throughout the country.
Those who cannot make it to the September 15 show can drop off their used wireless phones, batteries and accessories at any Verizon Wireless Communications Store across the state of Georgia, at any time of the year.
Award-Winning Gospel Artists Hosting and Judging
The Verizon Wireless How Sweet The Sound national finals are in Atlanta November 8. The semi-finalist winners from 11 cities will compete in the national grand finale. GRAMMY(R)-winning songwriter, producer arranger and music director, Donald Lawrence, will be the tour emcee at each of the 11 semi-final competitions and at the finale. Marvin Sapp, Hezekiah Walker and other gospel artists will join the competition as judges.
Tickets Available
The doors to Philips Arena will open at 6 p.m. before the How Sweet The Sound competition begins at 7:30 p.m. on the 15th. Tickets can be purchased via Ticket Master or the Philips Arena Box Office and are $7 for floor seats and $5 for upper level seats.
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-- Small Choirs (6-35 singers):
- Atlanta Praise Ministries, Pastor James Jackson (Atlanta)
- Enon Church, Kevin Styles (College Park)
- Eagles Nest Cathedral, Johnathan Williams (West Point)
- Due West United Methodist Church, Billy Payne (Marietta)
-- Large Choirs (36-100 singers):
- Beulahland Bible Church, Dr. Jay Terrell (Macon)
- Atlanta West Pentecostal Church, Brandon Frazier (Lithia Springs)
- Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church, Celia Stockton (Atlanta)
- Shaw Temple Mass Choir, Keyth Lee (Atlanta)
The semi-final competition will be held September 15 at Philips Arena. During the event, Atlanta area church choirs will perform for a chance to compete in the national grand finale for a cash prize of up to $25,000 and the title of the best church choir in America.
Bring Your No-Longer Used Phones for a Good Cause
Atlanta gospel music fans planning to watch their favorite choirs compete during this event are encouraged to bring their no-longer-used wireless phones and donate them to the company's HopeLine(R) program. Verizon Wireless will collect the phones at booths set up at different locations throughout Philips Arena. All collected phones will support local domestic violence organizations.
HopeLine is Verizon Wireless' exclusive phone recycling and reuse program that collects no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories in any condition from any wireless service provider to benefit victims of domestic violence. Proceeds from the HopeLine program are used to provide wireless phones and cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention and awareness. Since 2001, HopeLine has collected more than 5 million phones, awarded more than $5 million in cash grants to domestic violence agencies and organizations throughout the country.
Those who cannot make it to the September 15 show can drop off their used wireless phones, batteries and accessories at any Verizon Wireless Communications Store across the state of Georgia, at any time of the year.
Award-Winning Gospel Artists Hosting and Judging
The Verizon Wireless How Sweet The Sound national finals are in Atlanta November 8. The semi-finalist winners from 11 cities will compete in the national grand finale. GRAMMY(R)-winning songwriter, producer arranger and music director, Donald Lawrence, will be the tour emcee at each of the 11 semi-final competitions and at the finale. Marvin Sapp, Hezekiah Walker and other gospel artists will join the competition as judges.
Tickets Available
The doors to Philips Arena will open at 6 p.m. before the How Sweet The Sound competition begins at 7:30 p.m. on the 15th. Tickets can be purchased via Ticket Master or the Philips Arena Box Office and are $7 for floor seats and $5 for upper level seats.
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Daniel Pyle to Perform in Spivey Hall September 13
Dr. Daniel Pyle, adjunct instructor of Music Appreciation and Harpsichord for the Clayton State University Department of Music, and music director/organist for The Church of Our Savior in Atlanta, will be performing in the University’s world-famous Spivey Hall on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Pyle’s free concert, an organ recital presented by the University’s Department of Music, begins at 7:30 p.m., and will feature music of Northern Germany and Scandinavia by Baroque master Dieterich Buxtehude and Commotio by 20th-century Danish composer Carl Nielsen.
As an organist, Pyle has performed in the Netherlands, at the Universities of Kansas and Alabama and LSU, and elsewhere in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Kansas. As a harpsichordist, he has played with baroque ensembles in Paris, Amsterdam, the Utrecht Early Music Festival, London’s St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the Boston Early Music Festival; and throughout the American Southeast.
The regular harpsichordist and a member of the board of directors for the newly-founded Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, Pyle’s recording of Elizabethan music on a lautenwerk, The Maidens Song, is available on the Gasparo label (GSCD 334).
Pyle holds bachelors and masters degrees in organ performance and music history from the University of Alabama, where he was a student of Warren Hutton. His doctorate is from the Eastman School of Music.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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Pyle’s free concert, an organ recital presented by the University’s Department of Music, begins at 7:30 p.m., and will feature music of Northern Germany and Scandinavia by Baroque master Dieterich Buxtehude and Commotio by 20th-century Danish composer Carl Nielsen.
As an organist, Pyle has performed in the Netherlands, at the Universities of Kansas and Alabama and LSU, and elsewhere in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Kansas. As a harpsichordist, he has played with baroque ensembles in Paris, Amsterdam, the Utrecht Early Music Festival, London’s St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the Boston Early Music Festival; and throughout the American Southeast.
The regular harpsichordist and a member of the board of directors for the newly-founded Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, Pyle’s recording of Elizabethan music on a lautenwerk, The Maidens Song, is available on the Gasparo label (GSCD 334).
Pyle holds bachelors and masters degrees in organ performance and music history from the University of Alabama, where he was a student of Warren Hutton. His doctorate is from the Eastman School of Music.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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National Endowment for the Arts to Honor 2009 NEA Jazz Masters at Awards Ceremony & Concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center
The National Endowment for the Arts will sponsor its annual NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert on October 17, 2008, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. The event will begin at 8 p.m. in Rose Theater at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center at Broadway at 60th Street and feature the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis in a program dedicated to the honorees' works. The concert also will include brief video biographies on each 2009 NEA Jazz Master.
In addition, a pre-concert conversation with the 2009 NEA Jazz Masters moderated by NEA Chairman Dana Gioia will be held at 6:15 p.m. in Rose Theater. The conversation will explore the careers, influences, and ideas from the Masters' experiences in jazz. Each year, this conversation with the Masters is an occasion for light moments, stories, and personal insights from six distinguished lives in music.
Earlier that day, the NEA Jazz Masters from past and current classes will gather for an extraordinary photo opportunity. More information on this photo opportunity will be available at a later date.
The 2009 NEA Jazz Masters include: vocalist and guitarist George Benson, drummer James Wilbur "Jimmy" Cobb, saxophonist Lee Konitz, harmonica and guitar player Jean-Baptiste "Toots" Thielemans, and trumpeter Eugene Edward "Snooky" Young. The A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Master Award for Jazz Advocacy is awarded to recording engineer Rudolph "Rudy" Van Gelder.
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In addition, a pre-concert conversation with the 2009 NEA Jazz Masters moderated by NEA Chairman Dana Gioia will be held at 6:15 p.m. in Rose Theater. The conversation will explore the careers, influences, and ideas from the Masters' experiences in jazz. Each year, this conversation with the Masters is an occasion for light moments, stories, and personal insights from six distinguished lives in music.
Earlier that day, the NEA Jazz Masters from past and current classes will gather for an extraordinary photo opportunity. More information on this photo opportunity will be available at a later date.
The 2009 NEA Jazz Masters include: vocalist and guitarist George Benson, drummer James Wilbur "Jimmy" Cobb, saxophonist Lee Konitz, harmonica and guitar player Jean-Baptiste "Toots" Thielemans, and trumpeter Eugene Edward "Snooky" Young. The A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Master Award for Jazz Advocacy is awarded to recording engineer Rudolph "Rudy" Van Gelder.
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Newly Formed Fayette Pops Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off with Fayetteville Concert
The newly formed Fayette Pops Symphony Orchestra is ready for their Introductory Concert at the Villages Amphitheater on September 27. Gates open at 7 PM with the concert set to begin at 8:00 PM. Tickets for the Introductory Concert are available at the Villages Amphitheater box office located at the Old Train Depot 250 Lanier Avenue West in Fayetteville or they may be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet as well as the Ticketmaster online service. Prices for adult tickets are $25, Students 15 years and younger and lawn seating is $15. Orchestra Circle tables for 8 are $240.
The Fayette Pops Symphony is a 70 piece professional symphonic orchestra. “Many of our musicians play with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as well as other area orchestras,” stated Ken White, Director. “We have a wonderful concert planned featuring music from blockbuster motion pictures, famous Broadway musicals, the Beach Boys, Hollywood Classics, Big Band Swing, Hooked on Classics and much more,” he said.
“Also, share in the inspiration as some of our promising young instrumental and vocal artists selected from our Fayette county schools perform with the orchestra at special moments during the concert. It will be a night to thrill and inspire all!”
The orchestra is under the sponsorship of the Endowment Committee for the Cultural Arts of Fayette County. “We were thrilled when Ken approached us with the idea of our helping to sponsor the new orchestra. Our board is enthusiastically working to promote this first in a full season of concerts. Fayette and the surrounding area are ready for a symphony and there is no one better than Ken White to head this wonderful symphonic pops orchestra.” stated ECCA President, Sandra Jungers. “His 30 year background in concert music, directing and performance virtually assures the very best has come to Fayette County,” she stated.
The Fayette Pops Symphony Orchestra will begin its Inaugural Season with a “Holiday Concert” scheduled for November 29 at the Peachtree United Methodist Church, followed by “Phantom of the Opera in Concert” on February 7 also at the Peachtree United Methodist Church. The public will be introduced to the new Fayette Youth Symphony Orchestra at their inaugural event scheduled for the Villages Amphitheater in April, 2009. The inaugural season continues with “Night at the Movies a Tribute to John Williams” in June and a gala Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks event.
“This first concert will surely demonstrate the talent and professionalism that is available right here in our own back-yard! Bring the whole family, enjoy a picnic, and relax under the stars, as Maestro Ken White introduces the new Fayette Pops Symphony Orchestra!”
Additional information on the orchestra and how you can become a Founding Member please visit the orchestra web page at www.peachtreepops.com
The Fayette Pops Symphony is a 70 piece professional symphonic orchestra. “Many of our musicians play with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as well as other area orchestras,” stated Ken White, Director. “We have a wonderful concert planned featuring music from blockbuster motion pictures, famous Broadway musicals, the Beach Boys, Hollywood Classics, Big Band Swing, Hooked on Classics and much more,” he said.
“Also, share in the inspiration as some of our promising young instrumental and vocal artists selected from our Fayette county schools perform with the orchestra at special moments during the concert. It will be a night to thrill and inspire all!”
The orchestra is under the sponsorship of the Endowment Committee for the Cultural Arts of Fayette County. “We were thrilled when Ken approached us with the idea of our helping to sponsor the new orchestra. Our board is enthusiastically working to promote this first in a full season of concerts. Fayette and the surrounding area are ready for a symphony and there is no one better than Ken White to head this wonderful symphonic pops orchestra.” stated ECCA President, Sandra Jungers. “His 30 year background in concert music, directing and performance virtually assures the very best has come to Fayette County,” she stated.
The Fayette Pops Symphony Orchestra will begin its Inaugural Season with a “Holiday Concert” scheduled for November 29 at the Peachtree United Methodist Church, followed by “Phantom of the Opera in Concert” on February 7 also at the Peachtree United Methodist Church. The public will be introduced to the new Fayette Youth Symphony Orchestra at their inaugural event scheduled for the Villages Amphitheater in April, 2009. The inaugural season continues with “Night at the Movies a Tribute to John Williams” in June and a gala Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks event.
“This first concert will surely demonstrate the talent and professionalism that is available right here in our own back-yard! Bring the whole family, enjoy a picnic, and relax under the stars, as Maestro Ken White introduces the new Fayette Pops Symphony Orchestra!”
Additional information on the orchestra and how you can become a Founding Member please visit the orchestra web page at www.peachtreepops.com
Salute the Troops on ABC September 7
(BUSINESS WIRE)--A diverse cross-section of America’s most popular performers and entertainers – including Toby Keith, Janet Jackson, ZZ Top, Jessica Simpson, Snoop Dogg and others – are coming together on the same stage for one night only at an all-star salute to the nation’s military men and women.
USAA, a diversified financial services firm, is honored to present America United In Support of Our Troops, airing on ABC Sunday, September 7, at 9 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Central.
Other performers and celebrities slated to appear include country musician Clint Black, comedians Carlos Mencia and Kathy Griffin, and many more. Filmed in front of audiences in Iraq, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Fort Campbell, Ky., the show features popular music, celebrity cameos, tributes to the troops, and heart-warming stories.
“America United in Support of Our Troops - is all about standing together as a nation to say a very heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the men and women of the U.S. military,” said USAA President and CEO Joe Robles. “USAA has proudly served our nation’s military families for 86 years, and it is our honor to sponsor this tribute. We hope Americans will tune in this Sunday, support our troops and enjoy this terrific show.”
The show will be re-broadcast Monday, Sept. 8 for military members serving overseas and on ships at sea through the American Forces Radio and Television Service.
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USAA, a diversified financial services firm, is honored to present America United In Support of Our Troops, airing on ABC Sunday, September 7, at 9 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Central.
Other performers and celebrities slated to appear include country musician Clint Black, comedians Carlos Mencia and Kathy Griffin, and many more. Filmed in front of audiences in Iraq, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Fort Campbell, Ky., the show features popular music, celebrity cameos, tributes to the troops, and heart-warming stories.
“America United in Support of Our Troops - is all about standing together as a nation to say a very heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the men and women of the U.S. military,” said USAA President and CEO Joe Robles. “USAA has proudly served our nation’s military families for 86 years, and it is our honor to sponsor this tribute. We hope Americans will tune in this Sunday, support our troops and enjoy this terrific show.”
The show will be re-broadcast Monday, Sept. 8 for military members serving overseas and on ships at sea through the American Forces Radio and Television Service.
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Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Starr's Mill HS Band Hosts Marching Band Exhibition
The Starr's Mill High School Band is hosting the Third Annual Fayette County Marching Band Exhibition on September 20 at Starr's Mill High School stadium. The public is invited to attend and preview five fabulous half-time shows as the Fayette County High School marching bands kick off the marching band competition season. The gates will open at 4:30. A combined band of Fayette County 8th grade band students will open the event with the National Anthem at 5:30. McIntosh High will lead off the performances beginning at 6:00 and hosts Starr's Mill will end the evening with their performance at 7:20. Admission price is $3 at the gate. For further information, contact the event chair at jmjands@bellsouth.net.
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Saturday, August 30, 2008
Voices Finalizes Details for September 6th Concert
August 28, 2008: Voices is finalizing details for the upcoming Fall Benefit Concert on September 6 at The Wadsworth in Newnan. The concert brings together extraordinary talent from The Southern Arc: the female solo ensemble Zaphyra (who will also be performing at the upcoming Powers' Crossroads Festival in Newnan this weekend;) the Southern Nights Chorale, a men’s precision a capella ensemble; and young talented violinist, Matthew Roberts, are included in the program.
This season’s first more intimate production unites the talent in solo and ensemble combinations, offering, as it has now become the trademark of this performing arts organization, and eclectic amalgamation of music. The program blends soundtrack and musicals selections from “Cold Mountain,” “Evita,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Oliver,” & “Porgy and Bess;” classical evergreens such as Puccini’s “O mio babbino caro” and Delibes’ “Flower Duet” from the opera Lakme; as well as a tribute of pieces made popular by Celtic Woman, Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli.
Hair design is being developed by Carlos Salon in Peachtree City. “Part of our intension is to engage businesses from The Southern Arc in a creative capacity,” explained Ms. Ugarte, Voices Artistic Director. “So we approached Carlos Salon to join us in this adventure and they enthusiastically agreed.” Piano Crafters in Newnan will be contributing the use of a grand piano, “which will add a magic touch to the performance.” Zaphyra’s wardrobe, obtained at David’s Bridal, has received the Voices touch, another staple of these performances. The Post Concert “Meet & Greet” Reception is being sponsored by Ten East Washington. This prime Newnan restaurant will helping crown the night with some delectable platters.
Tickets are available for sale at the Voices website (www.VoicesOnline.com,) through Brown Paper Tickets (24/7 Ticket Ordering Hotline: 800-838-3006.) Tickets can also be purchased at Scott’s Bookstore in Newnan (28 S Court Sq.) Please contact info@VoicesOnline.org or call 404-358-2950 for more information. Updates, directions and details are available at the Voices website.
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This season’s first more intimate production unites the talent in solo and ensemble combinations, offering, as it has now become the trademark of this performing arts organization, and eclectic amalgamation of music. The program blends soundtrack and musicals selections from “Cold Mountain,” “Evita,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Oliver,” & “Porgy and Bess;” classical evergreens such as Puccini’s “O mio babbino caro” and Delibes’ “Flower Duet” from the opera Lakme; as well as a tribute of pieces made popular by Celtic Woman, Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli.
Hair design is being developed by Carlos Salon in Peachtree City. “Part of our intension is to engage businesses from The Southern Arc in a creative capacity,” explained Ms. Ugarte, Voices Artistic Director. “So we approached Carlos Salon to join us in this adventure and they enthusiastically agreed.” Piano Crafters in Newnan will be contributing the use of a grand piano, “which will add a magic touch to the performance.” Zaphyra’s wardrobe, obtained at David’s Bridal, has received the Voices touch, another staple of these performances. The Post Concert “Meet & Greet” Reception is being sponsored by Ten East Washington. This prime Newnan restaurant will helping crown the night with some delectable platters.
Tickets are available for sale at the Voices website (www.VoicesOnline.com,) through Brown Paper Tickets (24/7 Ticket Ordering Hotline: 800-838-3006.) Tickets can also be purchased at Scott’s Bookstore in Newnan (28 S Court Sq.) Please contact info@VoicesOnline.org or call 404-358-2950 for more information. Updates, directions and details are available at the Voices website.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Organ Concert at PTC First Presbyterian September 21
A new tradition begins at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City on Sunday, September 21 at 4 pm as organist Sam De Carlo presents an afternoon of inspirational music. De Carlo will be joined in concert with John Beresford, senior music student from the University of Michigan. The community is invited to attend the concert at no charge. A love offering will be taken. First Presbyterian Church is located in Peachtree City at 206 Willowbend Rd. across from the Library and City Hall. For more information, please call (770) 487-7757 or email concerts@firstpresptc.com.
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Natalie Cole to Perform in Special Concert at Cobb Energy Centre October 19th
Fidelity Investments Broadway Across America – Atlanta presents as a season special Natalie Cole in concert Sunday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The performance follows the release of her much-anticipated new CD, Still Unforgettable, which will be available in stores September 9.
When Natalie Cole’s seminal Unforgettable…With Love came out in 1991, the jazz collection set a new standard for reinventing the Great American Songbook. The CD, which captured six GrammysÒ, including Album and Record Of The Year, spent five weeks at No. 1 and sold more than eight million copies in the U.S. alone.
Yet instead of exploiting the moment and rushing out a second volume, Cole thoughtfully took a step back, devoted herself to several other stellar projects including her riveting autobiography, and waited until she felt ready to return to the songs that fulfill her heart and soul.
“Timing is everything, and I wasn't in a hurry to make this kind of a record right away,” Cole says. “Something about now just seemed the right time. There is never a guarantee of success when you are ready to put out a record—especially one like this. You have to go with your gut, but I didn't want to be shamelessly chasing after the success of Unforgettable…With Love, so I waited.”
A co-venture between Natalie, DMI Music and Rhino/WEA, Cole lovingly wraps her unparalleled supple voice around 14 standards. On this, her 21st studio album, Cole also takes the reins as producer for the first time.
Just as she lovingly partnered with her late father, the legendary Nat “King” Cole, for a posthumous duet on the title track on the 1991 masterpiece, this time they reunite on the delightful “Walkin’ My Baby Back Home,” first recorded by Cole’s father in the early ‘50s.
“If there was going to be another ‘duet’ with Dad, I felt it should be something more whimsical, fun and light,” Cole says. “At the same time, I was looking for a song that would also be familiar to a certain type of audience. I think this is going to work just as well. It’s adorable and loving between parent and child. It feels like he’s right there with me. How do you top that?”
Still Unforgettable combines much-beloved classics like “The Best is Yet To Come,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Nice ‘N’ Easy” with great songs that Cole discovered for the first time, such as “Coffee Time,” a recommendation from Tony Bennett. “Every single one of these songs was a challenge to sing because the original performances are so iconic. It was difficult to find a way to approach each one without losing the essence of what makes them so great,” Cole says.
Therefore Cole and her co-producer Gail Deadrick turned to a who’s who of A-list arrangers including John Clayton, Patrick Williams, Nan Schwartz and Victor Vanacore, all of whom paid homage to the originals, while creating something new.
Before she captured 1975’s Best New Artist GrammyÒ, Cole appealed to fans and critics alike with her versatility as an R&B, pop and jazz singer of the first order. Her canon includes such No. 1’s as “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” “Inseparable,” “Our Love,” “I’ve Got Love On My Mind,” “Pink Cadillac” and “Miss You Like Crazy.” The eight-time Grammy winner continues to astonish with her vocal dexterity and her intimate, knowing way with a lyric and melody.
Tickets for the Atlanta performance of Still Unforgettable: An Evening with Natalie Cole are on-sale now for $57.50 - $127.50 and available through authorized ticket sellers at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre box office, Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 404-817-8700. Orders for groups of 15 or more may be placed by calling 404-881-2000.
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When Natalie Cole’s seminal Unforgettable…With Love came out in 1991, the jazz collection set a new standard for reinventing the Great American Songbook. The CD, which captured six GrammysÒ, including Album and Record Of The Year, spent five weeks at No. 1 and sold more than eight million copies in the U.S. alone.
Yet instead of exploiting the moment and rushing out a second volume, Cole thoughtfully took a step back, devoted herself to several other stellar projects including her riveting autobiography, and waited until she felt ready to return to the songs that fulfill her heart and soul.
“Timing is everything, and I wasn't in a hurry to make this kind of a record right away,” Cole says. “Something about now just seemed the right time. There is never a guarantee of success when you are ready to put out a record—especially one like this. You have to go with your gut, but I didn't want to be shamelessly chasing after the success of Unforgettable…With Love, so I waited.”
A co-venture between Natalie, DMI Music and Rhino/WEA, Cole lovingly wraps her unparalleled supple voice around 14 standards. On this, her 21st studio album, Cole also takes the reins as producer for the first time.
Just as she lovingly partnered with her late father, the legendary Nat “King” Cole, for a posthumous duet on the title track on the 1991 masterpiece, this time they reunite on the delightful “Walkin’ My Baby Back Home,” first recorded by Cole’s father in the early ‘50s.
“If there was going to be another ‘duet’ with Dad, I felt it should be something more whimsical, fun and light,” Cole says. “At the same time, I was looking for a song that would also be familiar to a certain type of audience. I think this is going to work just as well. It’s adorable and loving between parent and child. It feels like he’s right there with me. How do you top that?”
Still Unforgettable combines much-beloved classics like “The Best is Yet To Come,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Nice ‘N’ Easy” with great songs that Cole discovered for the first time, such as “Coffee Time,” a recommendation from Tony Bennett. “Every single one of these songs was a challenge to sing because the original performances are so iconic. It was difficult to find a way to approach each one without losing the essence of what makes them so great,” Cole says.
Therefore Cole and her co-producer Gail Deadrick turned to a who’s who of A-list arrangers including John Clayton, Patrick Williams, Nan Schwartz and Victor Vanacore, all of whom paid homage to the originals, while creating something new.
Before she captured 1975’s Best New Artist GrammyÒ, Cole appealed to fans and critics alike with her versatility as an R&B, pop and jazz singer of the first order. Her canon includes such No. 1’s as “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” “Inseparable,” “Our Love,” “I’ve Got Love On My Mind,” “Pink Cadillac” and “Miss You Like Crazy.” The eight-time Grammy winner continues to astonish with her vocal dexterity and her intimate, knowing way with a lyric and melody.
Tickets for the Atlanta performance of Still Unforgettable: An Evening with Natalie Cole are on-sale now for $57.50 - $127.50 and available through authorized ticket sellers at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre box office, Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 404-817-8700. Orders for groups of 15 or more may be placed by calling 404-881-2000.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Contemporary Christian Music Featured Sunday, Aug. 31 at Powers' Crossroads 3-Day Labor Day Weekend Festival in Newnan, Ga.
PRNewswire - The three-day Powers' Crossroads Country Fair and Art Festival, which opens for its 38th consecutive year on Labor Day Weekend, will feature an afternoon of contemporary Christian music on Sunday, Aug. 31.
Scheduled entertainment beginning at 2 p.m. on the festival's main stage includes One Way Caravan from St. Louis, Mo., featuring Adam Trotter and Kevin Schulte.
West Georgia local favorites Jake Eugene and The Summit of South Fayette, and Chandler, featuring lead vocalist Jeff Chandler, are also scheduled to perform. Contemporary Christian radio station J93.3, WVFJ-FM, Atlanta, is sponsoring the afternoon of music.
The festival, which is held every year on the rolling and wooded 100 acres of historic Powers Plantation in Newnan, Ga., near Franklin, Ga., will open at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 with the annual Rising Star competition set to kick off at 10 a.m.
The festival will wrap up at 5 p.m. Labor Day afternoon, Sept. 1, after a 2 p.m. Miss Coweta County Pageant, a preliminary event for the Miss West Georgia competition in January 2009.
Visitors to this year's festival will also find perennial favorites in shopping for unique arts and crafts. Each of the more than 175 artisans showcasing their work for sale is selected by judges during the course of the year.
Festival hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and military personnel, $3 for children ages 5-12, and free for children 4 and under. Parking is free and complimentary shuttle service is available from the parking areas.
Visit www.newnan.com/powers for additional information and driving directions.
The Powers' Crossroads Country Fair and Art Festival is organized and produced by five local non-profit organizations as their annual major fundraiser with net proceeds divided among the organizations. They are: Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce, Newnan Coweta Arts Association, Coweta 4H, Newnan Coweta Jaycees and The Pilot Club of Newnan.
Presenting sponsors include Buffalo Rock Beverages and Food Services, Newnan, Ga., Toyota of Newnan, and in part by the Georgia Department of Economic Development through the Georgia Tourism Foundation.
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Scheduled entertainment beginning at 2 p.m. on the festival's main stage includes One Way Caravan from St. Louis, Mo., featuring Adam Trotter and Kevin Schulte.
West Georgia local favorites Jake Eugene and The Summit of South Fayette, and Chandler, featuring lead vocalist Jeff Chandler, are also scheduled to perform. Contemporary Christian radio station J93.3, WVFJ-FM, Atlanta, is sponsoring the afternoon of music.
The festival, which is held every year on the rolling and wooded 100 acres of historic Powers Plantation in Newnan, Ga., near Franklin, Ga., will open at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 with the annual Rising Star competition set to kick off at 10 a.m.
The festival will wrap up at 5 p.m. Labor Day afternoon, Sept. 1, after a 2 p.m. Miss Coweta County Pageant, a preliminary event for the Miss West Georgia competition in January 2009.
Visitors to this year's festival will also find perennial favorites in shopping for unique arts and crafts. Each of the more than 175 artisans showcasing their work for sale is selected by judges during the course of the year.
Festival hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and military personnel, $3 for children ages 5-12, and free for children 4 and under. Parking is free and complimentary shuttle service is available from the parking areas.
Visit www.newnan.com/powers for additional information and driving directions.
The Powers' Crossroads Country Fair and Art Festival is organized and produced by five local non-profit organizations as their annual major fundraiser with net proceeds divided among the organizations. They are: Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce, Newnan Coweta Arts Association, Coweta 4H, Newnan Coweta Jaycees and The Pilot Club of Newnan.
Presenting sponsors include Buffalo Rock Beverages and Food Services, Newnan, Ga., Toyota of Newnan, and in part by the Georgia Department of Economic Development through the Georgia Tourism Foundation.
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Voices to Hold Concert in Early September
Voices will be holding a benefit concert this upcoming September 6, 2008 at The Wadsworth in Newnan. This production launches the recently announced two-year season in The Southern Arc, presenting Voices’ usual eclectic combination of music. “This whole series has a mysterious quality to it. There is an abundance of haunting melodies that will most certainly be following you home!” explained Ms. Ugarte. The program combines soundtrack and musicals selections from “Cold Mountain,” “Evita,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Oliver,” & “Porgy and Bess;” classical evergreens such as Puccini’s “O mio babbino caro” and Delibes’ “Flower Duet from the opera Lakme; as well as a tribute of pieces made popular by Josh Groban, Celtic Woman, Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli.
Returning for its second appearance will be the solo female vocal group Zaphyra. Zaphyra was born as a result of the first Voices concert in 2006 and formally organized during 2007. “While working on the mixing of the recording of the 2006 Voices concert, I was drawn to a particular song, Sale ascende.” explained Ms. Ugarte. “This is what triggered the idea of creating Zaphyra.” The ages of the group range from 11 to 44. Original members Maria Pia Ugarte and Alison Chambers, have recently welcomed Megan Zerbe, Paige McCauley and Jill Safko to join the ensemble. “Each singer has a very different kind of voice and style. Each member is a unique strong individual performer and at the same time has the ability to combine in a group with a special quality and warmth.” Zaphyra will be performing solo and ensemble pieces, including an a capella arrangement of “Somewhere” from West Side Story. The group recently finished recording a new version of “The Star Spangled Banner” that will be released as a maxi CD in the next few months.
The Southern Nights Chorale -- a men's precision a cappella ensemble – joins Voices for the first time. Founded by and under the direction of J. D. Holmes, it is made up of singers from the South Metro Atlanta area. They actively perform in The Southern Arc and have also been heard at Turner Field singing the National Anthem as well as at the Governor’s Mansion. “I heard about the Southern Nights Chorale and decided to approach their director to see if they would be interested in being part of Voices this season,” explained Ms. Ugarte. “J. D. accepted and we are very excited about the collaboration.”
Also returning for a second year is young violinist Matthew Roberts. Roberts started playing the violin at the age of six. He is a talented young musician who really enjoys playing his instrument and has an unlimited future ahead of him.
Hair design for Zaphyra will be done by Carlos Salon. “Imbedded in the concept of Voices, is the idea of fostering creative synergy among different channels within the community. Hair design is certainly an art form. I have known Carlos for several years, as well as his wife Julisa. They are both exceptional hair stylists.” Carlos Salon is located on Highway 74 in Peachtree City and is proud to offer the community an exceptional quality of service.
Another creative aspect that has become a characteristic of the Voices concerts is the wardrobe. Daivd’s Bridal in Morrow has supported this effort this year. “People have really enjoyed the visual and sophisticated nature of the performances and costumes,” said Ugarte. Zaphyra’s wardrobe has been a key component and received many compliments last year. David’s Bridal has responded very enthusiastically to being a part of Voices. “But expect surprises, as the dresses will most definitely have the Voices touch!”
This first concert – as well as the two following events -- will help fund the full scale production in 2009. This initial, more intimate performance will be taking place at The Wadsworth in Newnan (25 Jefferson Street.) The 1930’s Art Deco landmark -- listed on the National Register of Historic Places – was designed by noted Georgia architect R. Kennon Perry. “I learned of it through my friend and artistic colleague, writer Jeanne Chambers, one the founders of The Twilight Theater. I was very surprised that I had not heard of this place before. It is certainly worth a trip just to come and see this magnificent building, which has been recently restored.” Gene Surber, award-winning historic architect, served as the consultant for its rehabilitation. “Rein Pirn, who designed the acoustics for Spivey Hall at Clayton College and State University in Morrow, developed the acoustical plan.”
Presale tickets are available at the Voices website, www.VoicesOnline.org. Doors open at 7:00 pm, with the performance starting at 7:30 pm. A petite silent auction will take place before the concert and during intermission. A Meet & Greet Reception will take place after the concert. Please visit the Voices website for continued updates and information about this and upcoming events.
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Returning for its second appearance will be the solo female vocal group Zaphyra. Zaphyra was born as a result of the first Voices concert in 2006 and formally organized during 2007. “While working on the mixing of the recording of the 2006 Voices concert, I was drawn to a particular song, Sale ascende.” explained Ms. Ugarte. “This is what triggered the idea of creating Zaphyra.” The ages of the group range from 11 to 44. Original members Maria Pia Ugarte and Alison Chambers, have recently welcomed Megan Zerbe, Paige McCauley and Jill Safko to join the ensemble. “Each singer has a very different kind of voice and style. Each member is a unique strong individual performer and at the same time has the ability to combine in a group with a special quality and warmth.” Zaphyra will be performing solo and ensemble pieces, including an a capella arrangement of “Somewhere” from West Side Story. The group recently finished recording a new version of “The Star Spangled Banner” that will be released as a maxi CD in the next few months.
The Southern Nights Chorale -- a men's precision a cappella ensemble – joins Voices for the first time. Founded by and under the direction of J. D. Holmes, it is made up of singers from the South Metro Atlanta area. They actively perform in The Southern Arc and have also been heard at Turner Field singing the National Anthem as well as at the Governor’s Mansion. “I heard about the Southern Nights Chorale and decided to approach their director to see if they would be interested in being part of Voices this season,” explained Ms. Ugarte. “J. D. accepted and we are very excited about the collaboration.”
Also returning for a second year is young violinist Matthew Roberts. Roberts started playing the violin at the age of six. He is a talented young musician who really enjoys playing his instrument and has an unlimited future ahead of him.
Hair design for Zaphyra will be done by Carlos Salon. “Imbedded in the concept of Voices, is the idea of fostering creative synergy among different channels within the community. Hair design is certainly an art form. I have known Carlos for several years, as well as his wife Julisa. They are both exceptional hair stylists.” Carlos Salon is located on Highway 74 in Peachtree City and is proud to offer the community an exceptional quality of service.
Another creative aspect that has become a characteristic of the Voices concerts is the wardrobe. Daivd’s Bridal in Morrow has supported this effort this year. “People have really enjoyed the visual and sophisticated nature of the performances and costumes,” said Ugarte. Zaphyra’s wardrobe has been a key component and received many compliments last year. David’s Bridal has responded very enthusiastically to being a part of Voices. “But expect surprises, as the dresses will most definitely have the Voices touch!”
This first concert – as well as the two following events -- will help fund the full scale production in 2009. This initial, more intimate performance will be taking place at The Wadsworth in Newnan (25 Jefferson Street.) The 1930’s Art Deco landmark -- listed on the National Register of Historic Places – was designed by noted Georgia architect R. Kennon Perry. “I learned of it through my friend and artistic colleague, writer Jeanne Chambers, one the founders of The Twilight Theater. I was very surprised that I had not heard of this place before. It is certainly worth a trip just to come and see this magnificent building, which has been recently restored.” Gene Surber, award-winning historic architect, served as the consultant for its rehabilitation. “Rein Pirn, who designed the acoustics for Spivey Hall at Clayton College and State University in Morrow, developed the acoustical plan.”
Presale tickets are available at the Voices website, www.VoicesOnline.org. Doors open at 7:00 pm, with the performance starting at 7:30 pm. A petite silent auction will take place before the concert and during intermission. A Meet & Greet Reception will take place after the concert. Please visit the Voices website for continued updates and information about this and upcoming events.
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Friday, August 15, 2008
A Good Ole Fashion Gospel Revival in Alpharetta to Support Two Very Worthy Causes
PRNewswire/ -- This praise and worship event which will serve as the 10th Annual Friends and Family concert presented by THP, Inc. will be a night to remember. The event, which promises to stir the soul, will take place at St. James United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 23rd starting at 7:00 pm. The church is located at 3000 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta. Tracey Harris has been quoted saying, "We will reach the masses spreading not only the good news in song and dance, but we will educate and bring awareness about issues plaguing the community: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence & AIDS. We will be that shining light providing health resources, parent resources, child development and community resources. We have placed these items at the forefront of our mission and focus."
A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Jerusalem House in Atlanta with a portion going toward their program for single adults. The program serves single homeless adult men and women who have AIDS. The balance will be used for the Family Program that helps children and their HIV positive single mothers who are homeless. The programs include:
-- Apartments for program participants.
-- Counseling, case management and resident plan development.
-- Personal care assistance when needed -- bathing, cleaning, preparing
meals, etc.
-- Access to an on-site learning center with computers and internet access
managed by the center coordinator.
-- Tutoring for children and mothers.
-- Support groups for both the mothers and children.
-- Recreational and social activities including monthly community
meetings.
-- Resident Advisory Committee.
THP, Inc. will also donate 30 tickets to the Roswell Senior Citizen Community Center for them to attend free of charge and participate in this evening of praise and worship.
For more information about the event or ticket sales go to www.mypraiseparty.com .
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A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Jerusalem House in Atlanta with a portion going toward their program for single adults. The program serves single homeless adult men and women who have AIDS. The balance will be used for the Family Program that helps children and their HIV positive single mothers who are homeless. The programs include:
-- Apartments for program participants.
-- Counseling, case management and resident plan development.
-- Personal care assistance when needed -- bathing, cleaning, preparing
meals, etc.
-- Access to an on-site learning center with computers and internet access
managed by the center coordinator.
-- Tutoring for children and mothers.
-- Support groups for both the mothers and children.
-- Recreational and social activities including monthly community
meetings.
-- Resident Advisory Committee.
THP, Inc. will also donate 30 tickets to the Roswell Senior Citizen Community Center for them to attend free of charge and participate in this evening of praise and worship.
For more information about the event or ticket sales go to www.mypraiseparty.com .
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Monday, August 04, 2008
An Evening of Romance on One Tank of Gas
“Staycation” is the refrain this summer, as economic conditions appear to be keeping more people close to home,” reports The New York Times. “There was a time when a drive a short distance from home might not have qualified as vacation. The traditional view was that a real getaway meant getting as far away from home as possible. But who takes that point of view now?”
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s new 12,000-seat state-of-the-art facility Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is located in Alpharetta, Georgia, just twenty miles north of midtown Atlanta easily accessible via Highway #400. This one-day musical vacation is available from many parts of the South with just one trip to the filling station i.e. one tank of gas.
This weekend, Music Director Robert Spano leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in an “Evening of Romance” on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. as part of the inaugural season at the new Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, the orchestra’s new summer home in Alpharetta.
The August 8th program includes Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade” and Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 3” with soloist Garrick Ohlsson, the first American to win top prize in the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition.
During the evening, the symphony keeps up their tradition of introducing members of the audience to members of the ASO with an evening-long, on-site simulcast of the concert on large, enhanced video screens, visible on either side of the stage. The live feed features a pre-concert introduction, live intermission interviews, and behind-the-scenes close-ups.
The venue’s food is fashioned to match the theme of the music. Ovations, the on-site caterer for Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, offers a romantic candlelight cuisine to harmonize with the “Evening of Romance” concert.
Concertgoers may pre-order a picnic basket (for two) of Marinated Chicken on a Wild Rice Kiev Salad, Russian Teacakes, Strawberry Romanoff Shortcake or Fruit & Cheese Skewers.
Those with box seating and/or admission to the VIP Cadillac Club may choose Parmesan Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta or Filet of Beef Medallions.
Future ASO classical performances at the new venue include the “Turner Classic Movie Evening” with host Robert Osborne on Saturday, August 16th.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s new 12,000-seat state-of-the-art facility Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is located in Alpharetta, Georgia, just twenty miles north of midtown Atlanta easily accessible via Highway #400. This one-day musical vacation is available from many parts of the South with just one trip to the filling station i.e. one tank of gas.
This weekend, Music Director Robert Spano leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in an “Evening of Romance” on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. as part of the inaugural season at the new Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, the orchestra’s new summer home in Alpharetta.
The August 8th program includes Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade” and Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 3” with soloist Garrick Ohlsson, the first American to win top prize in the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition.
During the evening, the symphony keeps up their tradition of introducing members of the audience to members of the ASO with an evening-long, on-site simulcast of the concert on large, enhanced video screens, visible on either side of the stage. The live feed features a pre-concert introduction, live intermission interviews, and behind-the-scenes close-ups.
The venue’s food is fashioned to match the theme of the music. Ovations, the on-site caterer for Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, offers a romantic candlelight cuisine to harmonize with the “Evening of Romance” concert.
Concertgoers may pre-order a picnic basket (for two) of Marinated Chicken on a Wild Rice Kiev Salad, Russian Teacakes, Strawberry Romanoff Shortcake or Fruit & Cheese Skewers.
Those with box seating and/or admission to the VIP Cadillac Club may choose Parmesan Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta or Filet of Beef Medallions.
Future ASO classical performances at the new venue include the “Turner Classic Movie Evening” with host Robert Osborne on Saturday, August 16th.
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Army Ground Forces Band and Guest Soloist to Perform Salute to Pavarotti
Photo: Capt. Domingos Robinson, commander of the Army Ground Forces Band, conducts the band as it rehearses for its tribute to Luciano Pavarotti at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, Ga., Aug. 7 at 7 p.m.The U.S. Army Forces Command’s Army Ground Forces Band will perform a concert in honor of opera’s great lyric tenor Luciano Pavarotti at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, Ga., Aug. 7 at 7 p.m.
World-class guest tenor Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Giuliano will help make the evening a memorable one.
With selections from Verdi’s Aida, Puccini’s La Boheme, Ponchielle’s La Gioconda and Verdi’s Rigoletto, as well as overtures from Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and Wagner’s Lohengrin, the evening should prove to be not only a tribute to Pavarotti but also a celebration of some of classical music’s greatest moments.
On Sep. 6, 2007, Pavarotti lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 71. Under the direction of Capt. Domingos Robinson and 1st Lt. Dae Kim, the Army Ground Forces Band has put together a program that honors his extraordinary life as one of classical music’s most popular personalities and talents. The program includes six of Pavarotti’s favorite arias from various operas.
In a culture where opera music is often regarded as a musical form for the elite, Pavarotti managed to popularize opera and become a household name. Pavarotti certainly made a lasting impression on young Antonio Giuliano, who bought two Pavarotti albums in 1982 when he was a high school student in Pensacola, Fla. Now Sgt. 1st Class Giuliano sings with The U.S. Army Chorus.
Giuliano has had some memorable performances of his own. He has appeared in operas, concerts and recitals throughout the United States and Europe. As a senior vocalist and soloist with The United States Army Chorus, he has performed for heads of state, royalty and presidents worldwide. At the funeral services for President Ronald Reagan, he sang an a cappella version of "Amazing Grace," President Reagan's favorite hymn.
“Since 1988, I have been serving my country while using my God-given voice to represent our great Army and our nation as a musical ambassador,” he says. “I am an American Soldier. My mission is to serve as a musical ambassador of the American combat Soldier -- instilling pride in our troops, promoting a spirit of patriotism within our nation, and sharing a universal vision of peace, liberty and freedom through music.”
As one of only three Army bands with a national touring mission, the Army Ground Forces Band has traveled throughout the United States, performing at local, regional and national events.
The band also performs internationally when directed. Last year the Army Ground Forces Band traveled to Kuwait, playing five concerts for hundreds of Soldiers and other service members who were deployed there in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
To learn more about the band or Sgt. 1st Class Giuliano, visit the band’s website www.forscom.army.mil/band.
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