Series Renewals begin January 26
The Fred will be rockin’ this summer with the songs you know and love showcasing beach music, country, pop, rock and more. The Fred, a 2500 seat outdoor amphitheater in Peachtree City will host a six concert series that will span May – August featuring a variety of music that will span the decades .
The six concert series schedule includes the following all-star lineup:
May 1 & 2 Kenny Loggins From Loggins & Messina classics like “Danny’s Song” to signature solo tracks including “Celebrate Me Home” and the Grammy-winning “This Is It”, Kenny Loggins expansive body of work speaks volumes with its warmth and directness.
June 5, 6 Leann Rimes Always mature beyond her age, she earned two Grammy Awards for “Blue”, her 1996 major label debut. Certified multi-platinum, the album has sold 8 million copies and the title track remains one of her signature songs. She followed that impressive bow with a series of best-selling albums and hit singles, (23 total for a combined sales of 15 million units) like the chart-topping “How Do I Live,” the longest running single on the Billboard Hot 100 and “Can’t Fight the Moonlight.”
June 26 & 27 The Beach Boys featuring Mike Love and Bruce Johnston The Beach Boys first rode the waves of success in 1961 with their regional debut hit “Surfin.” By 1996 they had emerged as one of America’s top pop groups by releasing eleven top-10 singles in five year. They were made popular with hits like “Fun, Fun, fun,” “I Get Around,” Help Me Rhonda,” “California Girls” and “Good Vibrations.”
July 17 & 18 The Spinners The Spinners have always made music that is at once timeless and also utterly in tune with the times. They possess a classic group sound and approach which never loses its universal appeal. In the past years they have acquired twelve gold records with their hits climbing to the top of both the pop and R&B charts. A partial list of their songs is “Then Came You”, “Rubberband Man”, “Games People Play” and “I’ll Be Around”.
August 14, 15 Hippiefest featuring Flo and Eddie of the Turtles, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night, Brewer and Shipley, Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals and Joey Molland of Badfinger. This three-hour show is jam-packed with talent that will appeal to a wide audience including those who experienced the era as well as those who came later only got to experience the intrigue.
August 21 & 22 Peter Cetera As the lead singer and bassist of Chicago, Cetera wrote some of the biggest hits of the rock and pop music era including “If You Leave Me Now,” “Baby What a Big Surprise,” “You’re the Inspiration,” “Stay the Night,” “Feeling Stronger Every Day,” and “Hard To Say I’m Sorry”.
The price for a series ticket, (all six concerts) is $240 per person for reserved seating and $300 for Gold Seating. A limited number of Picnic Tables are available for $1800 for the series and Gold Tables are $3,000. Existing series ticket holders will be able to renew their tickets from January 26-February 20. New series tickets will go on sale to the public on Saturday, March 7 at the Fred Box Office from 9 a.m – 12 pm. Individual tickets will be available for purchase beginning March 14. For information about how to order tickets call 770-631-0630. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card.
Four additional spotlight concerts will be announced by the end of January, which will target various demographic audiences and genres of music. These spotlight concerts will be one night performances only and will be scheduled throughout the season. Additionally, The Fred will host a number of community events throughout the summer including “Flicks at the Fred”, “50’s Family Sock Hop” and “Open Mic” nights. A full schedule of events is expected to be released by the first week of February.
The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater is owned by the City of Peachtree City and operates under the Department of Leisure Services. For further information about the 2009 Summer Concert Series, call 770-631-0630 or visit www.amphitheater.org.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Chicago Jazz Ensemble Comes to Carrollton January 24
Jazz enthusiasts will be dazzled by the second annual “Live Art at the Townsend Center” event featuring The Chicago Jazz Ensemble starring Jon Faddis on Saturday, Jan. 24.
The 21-member Chicago Jazz Ensemble consists of musicians with national recognition, acclaimed Columbia College Chicago faculty and some of the city’s most talented artists. Faddis, conductor, composer and educator known for his intense integrity and humor, was formerly the artistic director of the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band.
The Chicago Jazz Ensemble’s mission is to represent, preserve and promote the innovative traditions of American orchestral Jazz music. Founded in 1965 by distinguished composer and conductor William Russo, the ensemble entered a new phase in its history with the appointment of trumpet virtuoso Faddis as its artistic director.
Faddis has a 30-year history of performing and collaborating with the world’s foremost Jazz artists, including Dizzy Gillespie and Lionel Hampton. Faddis earned accolades from his close friend and mentor Gillespie, who declared of Faddis, “He’s the best ever, including me!” As a trumpeter, Faddis possesses a virtually unparalleled range, making the practically impossible seem effortless.
Also appearing in Carrollton with this elite group of musicians will be Ignacio Berroa, recognized by many as one of the greatest drummers of our times. Known as the “Afro-Cuban drumming maestro,” Berroa’s numerous contributions to the American music scene has earned him a place among a very selective group of artists known to have set new musical trends for the 20th century.
“Live Art at the Townsend Center,” which started in 2008, was a successful venture into increasing artistic opportunities for UWG and the Carrollton community. Michelle Morgan, Susan Fleck and Claire Cooley, co-chairs of the upcoming Live Art event, said the gala once again brings critically acclaimed artists to the area.
“Each year, we hope to raise the bar of cultural options in the West Georgia region,” Fleck said. “We’re hoping to duplicate the success of Ballet Memphis last year. It was such a positive event and everyone was on such a high. We want to keep it that way and build on that enthusiasm.”
UWG jazz musicians, jazz musicians from the local schools, private schools, homeschools, etc. and adult jazz musicians from the surrounding communities may register to participate in a 90-minute workshop conducted by Faddis at 2:30 p.m. in the third-floor Humanities Building Band Room. Interested individuals may call the Townsend Center for details.
Two ticket options are available. Individual tickets for the performance only are $42 and are available at the Townsend Center Box Office, 678-839-4722. “Opening Night Club” membership includes two tickets to the performance, valet parking, VIP pre-performance and intermission reception in the Dangle Theater, two tickets to the cast party following the performance featuring “A Blast” band and a Chicago inspired menu, plus appearances by Faddis and the Ensemble. These tickets are $150 per person and are available by contacting Erin Henderson at erinh@westga.edu.
The donor reception in the Dangle Theatre begins at 6:15 p.m., the theatre doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
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The 21-member Chicago Jazz Ensemble consists of musicians with national recognition, acclaimed Columbia College Chicago faculty and some of the city’s most talented artists. Faddis, conductor, composer and educator known for his intense integrity and humor, was formerly the artistic director of the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band.
The Chicago Jazz Ensemble’s mission is to represent, preserve and promote the innovative traditions of American orchestral Jazz music. Founded in 1965 by distinguished composer and conductor William Russo, the ensemble entered a new phase in its history with the appointment of trumpet virtuoso Faddis as its artistic director.
Faddis has a 30-year history of performing and collaborating with the world’s foremost Jazz artists, including Dizzy Gillespie and Lionel Hampton. Faddis earned accolades from his close friend and mentor Gillespie, who declared of Faddis, “He’s the best ever, including me!” As a trumpeter, Faddis possesses a virtually unparalleled range, making the practically impossible seem effortless.
Also appearing in Carrollton with this elite group of musicians will be Ignacio Berroa, recognized by many as one of the greatest drummers of our times. Known as the “Afro-Cuban drumming maestro,” Berroa’s numerous contributions to the American music scene has earned him a place among a very selective group of artists known to have set new musical trends for the 20th century.
“Live Art at the Townsend Center,” which started in 2008, was a successful venture into increasing artistic opportunities for UWG and the Carrollton community. Michelle Morgan, Susan Fleck and Claire Cooley, co-chairs of the upcoming Live Art event, said the gala once again brings critically acclaimed artists to the area.
“Each year, we hope to raise the bar of cultural options in the West Georgia region,” Fleck said. “We’re hoping to duplicate the success of Ballet Memphis last year. It was such a positive event and everyone was on such a high. We want to keep it that way and build on that enthusiasm.”
UWG jazz musicians, jazz musicians from the local schools, private schools, homeschools, etc. and adult jazz musicians from the surrounding communities may register to participate in a 90-minute workshop conducted by Faddis at 2:30 p.m. in the third-floor Humanities Building Band Room. Interested individuals may call the Townsend Center for details.
Two ticket options are available. Individual tickets for the performance only are $42 and are available at the Townsend Center Box Office, 678-839-4722. “Opening Night Club” membership includes two tickets to the performance, valet parking, VIP pre-performance and intermission reception in the Dangle Theater, two tickets to the cast party following the performance featuring “A Blast” band and a Chicago inspired menu, plus appearances by Faddis and the Ensemble. These tickets are $150 per person and are available by contacting Erin Henderson at erinh@westga.edu.
The donor reception in the Dangle Theatre begins at 6:15 p.m., the theatre doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Peachtree City Church to Swing to Peachtree Jazz
First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will be hosting the Peachtree Jazz Edition in concert on Saturday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This is the fourth concert as part of the church’s 2008-2009 Concert Series season.
Peachtree Jazz Edition is heralded as one of the best jazz bands in Atlanta. This group features an 18-piece band comprised of talented musicians from the greater-Atlanta area. They will have you moving to the rhythm of the hits from the Big Band era of the ‘30s and ‘40s, and popular jazz tunes. This jazz ensemble will perform original arrangements from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller, and Natalie Cole, as well as original tunes written by band trombonist and Fayetteville resident Bill Greenhaw.
This concert is free to the community. A love offering will be taken with part of the proceeds going to support the church’s missions program. Childcare will be available for children ages 4 and younger.
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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Peachtree Jazz Edition is heralded as one of the best jazz bands in Atlanta. This group features an 18-piece band comprised of talented musicians from the greater-Atlanta area. They will have you moving to the rhythm of the hits from the Big Band era of the ‘30s and ‘40s, and popular jazz tunes. This jazz ensemble will perform original arrangements from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller, and Natalie Cole, as well as original tunes written by band trombonist and Fayetteville resident Bill Greenhaw.
This concert is free to the community. A love offering will be taken with part of the proceeds going to support the church’s missions program. Childcare will be available for children ages 4 and younger.
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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Nintendo’s Wii Music Strikes a Chord with Music Educators
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nintendo’s new Wii Music™ game is spreading from the family room to the classroom, thanks to newly formed collaborations with select schools and educators. To help inspire students and promote an active appreciation for music, Nintendo is working with teachers to incorporate Wii™ consoles and Wii Music software into their lesson plans to offer teachers a unique tool for creativity and improvisation.
Nintendo’s collaborators in this effort include MENC: The National Association for Music Education, which is recognized as the world’s largest arts education organization and as a teaching resource for all levels from preschool to graduate school. MENC will help teachers in 51 cities across the nation integrate Wii Music into their curricula, making use of the game’s 60-plus instruments and fun array of tutorial exercises in rhythm, tempo and song structure.
“The goal of Wii Music is to inspire people of all ages to enjoy music,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “By partnering with educators and bringing Wii Music into their classrooms, we hope to give students a memorable, hands-on experience that helps them discover their own creative voice.”
The Wii console’s motion-sensing controls allow Wii Music users at any experience level to step up and jam, whether playing solo or as part of a group. Using the wireless Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ controllers, players make simple, intuitive movements to strum a guitar, play a trumpet or bang a drum.
“At any grade level, it’s essential to provide students with the tools and encouragement they need to be creative,” said John J. Mahlmann, executive director of MENC. “We look forward to collaborating with Nintendo to drive awareness and advocacy for music education through Wii Music.”
Some teachers already have begun to incorporate Wii Music into their lesson plans.
“Wii Music has brought a renewed excitement to music class for students from first grade to fifth, myself and even some of the classroom teachers,” said Helen A. Krofchick, a music teacher at Doby’s Mill Elementary School in Lugoff, S.C. “I love how many music standards can be covered in such a short time. Students also have to use language skills, spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination. We have a school very supportive of the arts and Wii Music has empowered our program even more. Any system that is educational and can add a love of music to children’s lives should be in every classroom.”
Other collaborating and partner organizations currently include San Francisco’s Blue Bear School of Music and New York’s Opus 118 Harlem School of Music. Teachers in these programs will use Wii Music to build students’ familiarity with technology while bolstering their ability to create and improvise. Experts in the field of music say getting kids interested in music at an early age can help build a lifelong appreciation.
“The joy of playing music is something that should be experienced by everyone, regardless of age, talent-level or experience,” said Joe Lamond, President & CEO of NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants. “Research shows that more than 82 percent of people who don’t currently play a musical instrument wish they did. Wii Music can help address this by providing a positive introduction for millions of people who might not otherwise be inclined to try.”
Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com. For more information about Wii Music, visit www.WiiMusic.com.
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Nintendo’s collaborators in this effort include MENC: The National Association for Music Education, which is recognized as the world’s largest arts education organization and as a teaching resource for all levels from preschool to graduate school. MENC will help teachers in 51 cities across the nation integrate Wii Music into their curricula, making use of the game’s 60-plus instruments and fun array of tutorial exercises in rhythm, tempo and song structure.
“The goal of Wii Music is to inspire people of all ages to enjoy music,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “By partnering with educators and bringing Wii Music into their classrooms, we hope to give students a memorable, hands-on experience that helps them discover their own creative voice.”
The Wii console’s motion-sensing controls allow Wii Music users at any experience level to step up and jam, whether playing solo or as part of a group. Using the wireless Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ controllers, players make simple, intuitive movements to strum a guitar, play a trumpet or bang a drum.
“At any grade level, it’s essential to provide students with the tools and encouragement they need to be creative,” said John J. Mahlmann, executive director of MENC. “We look forward to collaborating with Nintendo to drive awareness and advocacy for music education through Wii Music.”
Some teachers already have begun to incorporate Wii Music into their lesson plans.
“Wii Music has brought a renewed excitement to music class for students from first grade to fifth, myself and even some of the classroom teachers,” said Helen A. Krofchick, a music teacher at Doby’s Mill Elementary School in Lugoff, S.C. “I love how many music standards can be covered in such a short time. Students also have to use language skills, spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination. We have a school very supportive of the arts and Wii Music has empowered our program even more. Any system that is educational and can add a love of music to children’s lives should be in every classroom.”
Other collaborating and partner organizations currently include San Francisco’s Blue Bear School of Music and New York’s Opus 118 Harlem School of Music. Teachers in these programs will use Wii Music to build students’ familiarity with technology while bolstering their ability to create and improvise. Experts in the field of music say getting kids interested in music at an early age can help build a lifelong appreciation.
“The joy of playing music is something that should be experienced by everyone, regardless of age, talent-level or experience,” said Joe Lamond, President & CEO of NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants. “Research shows that more than 82 percent of people who don’t currently play a musical instrument wish they did. Wii Music can help address this by providing a positive introduction for millions of people who might not otherwise be inclined to try.”
Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com. For more information about Wii Music, visit www.WiiMusic.com.
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Monday, December 29, 2008
Yates Takes Home Big Award
Newnan, Georgia's Jerry Yates came out a big winner at the 2008 Roots Music Association's Award Ceremony, held on November 15th, in San Marcos, Texas.
The ceremony, was part of the World United Music Festival and Radio Conference, presented by the Roots Music Association and the United States Entertainment Forces. The festival and conference were the premier radio and music industry networking events for professionals involved in the music industry, around the globe. The event's focus was on the national and international radio, music industry, and related press, within the worldwide music market, providing a platform, primarily for independent musicians and artists, but including established performers, to gain exposure and be heard.
Although bad weather forced the cancellation of the music festival Saturday night and Sunday, the event was not a total wash out.
Rev. Jerry Yates, a solo Gospel artist, who sings, writes songs, and plays acoustic guitar, with a country blues, rockabilly style, performed Friday afternoon, showcasing his talents before a small, but enthusiastic crowd. However, the big event for Yates came during the award ceremony, which was held in the Embassy Suites Hotel, in San Marcos, when he walked away with the 2008 Roots Music Association's "Gospel Artist of the Year Award"! Other nominees in the "Gospel Category" included Ricky Scaggs and the Blind Boys of Alabama.
"It was absolutely impossible for me to win" Yates said, after the ceremony. "But God is known for doing the impossible, and I know it was only by His grace that I won! I need to hurry and get back home, to see if I'm dreaming" he said.
To learn more about the music ministry of Jerry Yates, listen to some of his music, and find booking information, visit www.jerryyatesministries.com or www.indieheaven.com/artists/jerryyates. Jerry's radio promotion is managed by RhonBob Promotions, www.rhonbob.com.
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The ceremony, was part of the World United Music Festival and Radio Conference, presented by the Roots Music Association and the United States Entertainment Forces. The festival and conference were the premier radio and music industry networking events for professionals involved in the music industry, around the globe. The event's focus was on the national and international radio, music industry, and related press, within the worldwide music market, providing a platform, primarily for independent musicians and artists, but including established performers, to gain exposure and be heard.
Although bad weather forced the cancellation of the music festival Saturday night and Sunday, the event was not a total wash out.
Rev. Jerry Yates, a solo Gospel artist, who sings, writes songs, and plays acoustic guitar, with a country blues, rockabilly style, performed Friday afternoon, showcasing his talents before a small, but enthusiastic crowd. However, the big event for Yates came during the award ceremony, which was held in the Embassy Suites Hotel, in San Marcos, when he walked away with the 2008 Roots Music Association's "Gospel Artist of the Year Award"! Other nominees in the "Gospel Category" included Ricky Scaggs and the Blind Boys of Alabama.
"It was absolutely impossible for me to win" Yates said, after the ceremony. "But God is known for doing the impossible, and I know it was only by His grace that I won! I need to hurry and get back home, to see if I'm dreaming" he said.
To learn more about the music ministry of Jerry Yates, listen to some of his music, and find booking information, visit www.jerryyatesministries.com or www.indieheaven.com/artists/jerryyates. Jerry's radio promotion is managed by RhonBob Promotions, www.rhonbob.com.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Southern Nights Chorale Holding Mid-Season Auditions
The Southern Nights Chorale, a South Metro men's precision acappella chorus, is holding mid-season auditions during the first two weeks of January. They have performed at the Governor's Mansion, Turner Field, and Clayton County Performing Arts Center. Their repertoire consists of sacred, popular, and patriotic music. Members must be able to read music. Those who are interested, please call J.D. Holmes, 770-461-3258.
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Chairman Dubs USO Tour 'Smiles Around the World'
Photo: American Idol contestant and country musician Kellie Pickler grants a Christmas wish for a kiss to Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Lambert at the 2008 USO Holiday Tour stop at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 19, 2008. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeleyThe enthusiastic reception servicemembers are giving performers on this year's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff USO Holiday Tour have led Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the nation's top military officer, to call the trip "Smiles Around the World."
The tour started its third day today with shows in Mosul and Al Asad Air Base in Iraq, and ended with a performance here.
At Mosul, more than 1,500 servicemembers trooped into a large fest tent for the show featuring Kid Rock, Kellie Pickler, Lewis Black, Tichina Arnold, Zac Brown, Kathleen Madigan and John Bowman.
In Al Asad, the performers entertained more than 3,000 Marines, sailors, airmen, soldiers and civilians at the soccer field from a stage that Navy Seabees built for the occasion.
The show at Al Asad started with decent temperatures, but once the sun went down, the temperature went south pretty quickly, too. The musicians felt the cold the most, but still kept "pickin' and grinnin'" through a number of songs that brought the house down.
The comedians – led by Lewis Black – clearly were enjoying the energy they were getting from the crowd, and all of the performers were on longer than scheduled. At the end of the show, the servicemembers started a chant of "One more song, one more song, one more song!" Kid Rock, Kellie Pickler and Zac Brown played John Cougar Mellencamp's "Little Pink Houses." The servicemembers all sang the chorus -- "which begins, "Ain't that America?" -- along with the performers.
The show here didn't start until midnight. It originally was scheduled to begin at 8:30, but the plane was late getting in, and then weather forced the group to motorcade from the airport in Kosovo's capital of Pristina to the base. The sound equipment took some time to get to Bondsteel and be set up. Mullen came early, spoke with the servicemembers and passed his personal coin out.
Few members of the mostly National Guard audience left the theater, despite the long wait. "We're sort of forgotten here in Kosovo," one specialist said. "Believe me, we're so pleased to have people like this come and entertain, we'd sit here all night, if necessary."
This is Mullen's second holiday tour.
"'Smiles Around the World' is what I call it," he said during an interview aboard the C-17 taking the troupe to Kosovo. "These performers can relate to the troops, and they appreciate the troops' sacrifices. They know how they feel at this time of year."
During the day, the chairman not only introduced the shows, but also received operational updates in Mosul and in Pristina. Earlier in the morning, he met with leaders of Multinational Corps Iraq at the Al Faw Palace at Camp Victory, outside Baghdad.
By Jim Garamone
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
John Jorgenson Quintet to Play in Ellijay
John Jorgenson Quintet
Saturday, January 10, 2009
7:30 pm
Ellijay Elementary Auditorium
Ellijay, GA
(70 miles north of Atlanta)
Tickets: $17.99 - $37.99 (plus tax)
Buy online at www.gilmerarts.org or call 706-635-5605
Jorgenson is known as one of the pioneers of American gypsy jazz, and amazes audiences with his dazzling guitar work as well as his mastery as a clarinet player and vocalist. He tours nationwide with The John Jorgenson Quintet.
Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association
207 Dalton Street
Ellijay, GA
706-635-5605
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
7:30 pm
Ellijay Elementary Auditorium
Ellijay, GA
(70 miles north of Atlanta)
Tickets: $17.99 - $37.99 (plus tax)
Buy online at www.gilmerarts.org or call 706-635-5605
Jorgenson is known as one of the pioneers of American gypsy jazz, and amazes audiences with his dazzling guitar work as well as his mastery as a clarinet player and vocalist. He tours nationwide with The John Jorgenson Quintet.
Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association
207 Dalton Street
Ellijay, GA
706-635-5605
www.gilmerarts.org
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Songwriters and BBQ Make For A Fun Family Holiday Outing
Hit Nashville songwriter, Kim McLean and former Kerrville Folk Festival winner, Mark Elliott join forces onstage Friday and Saturday, December 19 and 20 at two 10pm shows at Swallow at the Hollow. Two headliners sharing a band, these two headlining song spinners will keep you entertained as part of their national Folklahoma Appalachi-Groove Train Tour.
Kim McLean has been a career songwriter for twenty years with over 200 song credits from Tim McGraw to Trisha Yearwood to Lee Ann Womack to having her own performances on TV’s JAG, West Wing, and Hope & Faith. As an artist, her duet with Dolly Parton, “Angels and Eagles” has become an anthem from parents to children.
Mark Elliott is a folk troubadour who weaves stories and songs in a jubilant look at life with a cock-eyed sense of humor. With song credits by artists like Neal McCoy and the late Chris LeDoux, Mark’s meaningful masterpieces are thought provoking as well as entertaining. Sharing a small acoustic band, the show sprinkles stories and humorous anecdotes with tight harmonies and groove-laden rhythms.
The two perform at 10pm shows on Friday and Saturday, Dec 19 and 20 at Roswell’s Swallow at the Hollow; located at 1072 Green Street in Roswell, Georgia (30075) and tickets are $17.50. Reservations can be made by calling 678-352-1975. There are show only tickets available as well. Swallow at the Hollow is a mainstay for good southern cooking with great BBQ being their mainstay, and specialty dishes like their homemade chocolate chip banana pudding as well as becoming a destination location for intimate acoustic live music. For more information, check online at www.swallowatthehollow.com.
Listen for Kim McLean’s live performance on the Moby in the Morning Show, at 8:30am on Friday, Dec. 19th at 8:30am on WEKS 92.5 Griffin, GA (or visit online www.mobyinthemorning.com for other stations) for a sneak preview of what you will hear at Swallow at the Hollow. Call 615-400-5140 for interview information about Kim McLean or Mark Elliott.
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Kim McLean has been a career songwriter for twenty years with over 200 song credits from Tim McGraw to Trisha Yearwood to Lee Ann Womack to having her own performances on TV’s JAG, West Wing, and Hope & Faith. As an artist, her duet with Dolly Parton, “Angels and Eagles” has become an anthem from parents to children.
Mark Elliott is a folk troubadour who weaves stories and songs in a jubilant look at life with a cock-eyed sense of humor. With song credits by artists like Neal McCoy and the late Chris LeDoux, Mark’s meaningful masterpieces are thought provoking as well as entertaining. Sharing a small acoustic band, the show sprinkles stories and humorous anecdotes with tight harmonies and groove-laden rhythms.
The two perform at 10pm shows on Friday and Saturday, Dec 19 and 20 at Roswell’s Swallow at the Hollow; located at 1072 Green Street in Roswell, Georgia (30075) and tickets are $17.50. Reservations can be made by calling 678-352-1975. There are show only tickets available as well. Swallow at the Hollow is a mainstay for good southern cooking with great BBQ being their mainstay, and specialty dishes like their homemade chocolate chip banana pudding as well as becoming a destination location for intimate acoustic live music. For more information, check online at www.swallowatthehollow.com.
Listen for Kim McLean’s live performance on the Moby in the Morning Show, at 8:30am on Friday, Dec. 19th at 8:30am on WEKS 92.5 Griffin, GA (or visit online www.mobyinthemorning.com for other stations) for a sneak preview of what you will hear at Swallow at the Hollow. Call 615-400-5140 for interview information about Kim McLean or Mark Elliott.
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
It’s Meteorology with a Musical Twist!
Who Knew Learning about the Weather Could be so en “Lightning?”
Jon Ludwig ignites the skies in Weather Rocks!, a musical revue back by popular demand! Don’t miss this sun-rockin,’ thunder-rollin,’ twister-tappin,’ cloud-coverin’ good time! It’s an exploration of the elements that any science teacher would approve. Weather Rocks! is presented as part of our 2008-09 Family Series, January 8 – March 22, 2009.
With original music ranging from gospel and jazz to bluegrass and rock, five lively meteorologists and over 20 engaging string, rod, and full-body puppets explain the mysteries of Mother Nature. The Sun explains how he sets the weather in motion, Tommy the Talking Thermometer reveals secrets about temperature, and cloud-lounging angels share the glory of the sky.
Written and directed by Jon Ludwig, Weather Rocks! features puppeteers Denise Arribas, Bryan Mercer, Julie Dansby Scarborough, Spencer Stephens, and Clint Thornton. The music is composed by Klimchak & directed by Bryan Mercer. The sound is designed by Mimi Epstein and lighting is designed by Liz Lee. Costumes are by Stephanie Kaskel Bogle.
With puppets created by Ronald Binion, Jason von Hinezmeyer, and Jon Ludwig, Weather Rocks! is a Center favorite and will be presented in the Mainstage Theater. Showtimes are as follows: Jan 8 – Feb 15, 2009: Tues-Fri @ 10am & 11:30am; Sat @ 11am, 1pm & 3pm; Sun @ 1pm & 3pm. Feb 17 – Mar 20, 2009: Tues-Fri @ 10am & 11:30am; Sat @ 12pm & 2pm; Sun @ 2pm.
Mar 21 – Mar 22, 2009: Sat @ 11am, 1pm, & 3pm; Sun @ 1pm & 3pm
Tickets for patrons ages 2 and older are $14.82 + tax for the general public and $8.33 + tax for Members. The ticket price includes a performance, the Create-A-Puppet Workshop, and admission into the permanent Museum exhibit Puppets: The Power of Wonder and special exhibits including Jim Henson: Wonders from His Workshop. Please visit www.puppet.org/museum/index.shtml for more information on the Museum.
Order your tickets “FEE-FREE” online at www.puppet.org or call the Ticket Sales Office at 404.873.3391. The Ticket Sales Office is open Monday through Saturday from 9am – 5pm and Sunday 11am – 5pm, with extended hours during evening performances. The Center is located in Midtown Atlanta, across the bridge from Atlantic Station, is accessible from MARTA, and has limited free parking.
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Jon Ludwig ignites the skies in Weather Rocks!, a musical revue back by popular demand! Don’t miss this sun-rockin,’ thunder-rollin,’ twister-tappin,’ cloud-coverin’ good time! It’s an exploration of the elements that any science teacher would approve. Weather Rocks! is presented as part of our 2008-09 Family Series, January 8 – March 22, 2009.
With original music ranging from gospel and jazz to bluegrass and rock, five lively meteorologists and over 20 engaging string, rod, and full-body puppets explain the mysteries of Mother Nature. The Sun explains how he sets the weather in motion, Tommy the Talking Thermometer reveals secrets about temperature, and cloud-lounging angels share the glory of the sky.
Written and directed by Jon Ludwig, Weather Rocks! features puppeteers Denise Arribas, Bryan Mercer, Julie Dansby Scarborough, Spencer Stephens, and Clint Thornton. The music is composed by Klimchak & directed by Bryan Mercer. The sound is designed by Mimi Epstein and lighting is designed by Liz Lee. Costumes are by Stephanie Kaskel Bogle.
With puppets created by Ronald Binion, Jason von Hinezmeyer, and Jon Ludwig, Weather Rocks! is a Center favorite and will be presented in the Mainstage Theater. Showtimes are as follows: Jan 8 – Feb 15, 2009: Tues-Fri @ 10am & 11:30am; Sat @ 11am, 1pm & 3pm; Sun @ 1pm & 3pm. Feb 17 – Mar 20, 2009: Tues-Fri @ 10am & 11:30am; Sat @ 12pm & 2pm; Sun @ 2pm.
Mar 21 – Mar 22, 2009: Sat @ 11am, 1pm, & 3pm; Sun @ 1pm & 3pm
Tickets for patrons ages 2 and older are $14.82 + tax for the general public and $8.33 + tax for Members. The ticket price includes a performance, the Create-A-Puppet Workshop, and admission into the permanent Museum exhibit Puppets: The Power of Wonder and special exhibits including Jim Henson: Wonders from His Workshop. Please visit www.puppet.org/museum/index.shtml for more information on the Museum.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Joe Gransden Big Band Christmas Playing at Spivey Hall, December 13
Here's a recipe for Christmas cheer: Take jazz trumpeter and vocalist Joe Gransden, add a 16-piece big band, some special guests and timeless tunes, and swing into the holiday spirit at Spivey Hall.
It's all happening on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 8:15 p.m.
Not long after high school, Gransden was on the road as a sideman with the big bands of Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller. He has since performed around the world, winning fans everywhere. A metro-Atlanta jazz scene favorite, he has recorded seven CDs, including I'll Be Home for Christmas as well as Plays and Sings, featuring Gransden with renowned jazz guitarist, Earl Klugh.
Welcome Christmas at Spivey Hall with the music of Joe Gransden's big band, (www.joegransden.com) sponsored by Hot Shoe Records (www.hotshoerecords.com) Tickets are $40.
For tickets and more information, call the Spivey Hall Box Office at (678) 466-4200. Full-price tickets only are available online at www.spiveyhall.org (a per-ticket service fee applies).
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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It's all happening on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 8:15 p.m.
Not long after high school, Gransden was on the road as a sideman with the big bands of Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller. He has since performed around the world, winning fans everywhere. A metro-Atlanta jazz scene favorite, he has recorded seven CDs, including I'll Be Home for Christmas as well as Plays and Sings, featuring Gransden with renowned jazz guitarist, Earl Klugh.
Welcome Christmas at Spivey Hall with the music of Joe Gransden's big band, (www.joegransden.com) sponsored by Hot Shoe Records (www.hotshoerecords.com) Tickets are $40.
For tickets and more information, call the Spivey Hall Box Office at (678) 466-4200. Full-price tickets only are available online at www.spiveyhall.org (a per-ticket service fee applies).
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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Ritmo Blu World Percussion Trio at Spivey Hall December 11
Ritmo Blu, an energetic, fun-filled percussion trio guaranteed to make you laugh and want to bang a drum, will be presenting two Young People’s Concerts at Spivey Hall on the campus of Clayton State University on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Ritmo Blu’s program celebrates the world’s winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Ritmo Blu will travel through the holiday traditions of Europe, Israel, Africa, and the United States, teaching about the music of various cultures and inviting the audience to sing along on favorites.
These performances, as part of Spivey Hall’s Young People’s Concerts, last approximately 45 minutes and are educational in nature. The concerts are designed for school children, but adults are welcome to attend and learn as well. Admission is $1 per person; the fee for all Clayton State faculty, staff, and students is waived. For more information, please contact Deborah Teske at 678-466-4491.
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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Ritmo Blu’s program celebrates the world’s winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Ritmo Blu will travel through the holiday traditions of Europe, Israel, Africa, and the United States, teaching about the music of various cultures and inviting the audience to sing along on favorites.
These performances, as part of Spivey Hall’s Young People’s Concerts, last approximately 45 minutes and are educational in nature. The concerts are designed for school children, but adults are welcome to attend and learn as well. Admission is $1 per person; the fee for all Clayton State faculty, staff, and students is waived. For more information, please contact Deborah Teske at 678-466-4491.
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, December 09, 2008
Sarah Garcia Chosen to Participate in U.S. Army All-American Marching Band
Sarah Garcia, a senior at Starr's Mill High School, has been chosen to participate in the second annual U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Representatives of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl traveled to Fayetteville recently to announce Garcia's selection.
As a member of the All-American Marching Band, Garcia will participate in bowl game festivities and march in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl half-time show along with 96 other high school musicians from around the country. The bowl game will be broadcast live by NBC from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on January 3, 2009.
The senior clarinetist is the clarinet section leader of the Starr's Mill High School marching band and has been selected as a Georgia All-State Band member for 5 consecutive years. She is pictured with her parents, Anthony and Elaine Garcia, of Peachtree City.
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As a member of the All-American Marching Band, Garcia will participate in bowl game festivities and march in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl half-time show along with 96 other high school musicians from around the country. The bowl game will be broadcast live by NBC from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on January 3, 2009.
The senior clarinetist is the clarinet section leader of the Starr's Mill High School marching band and has been selected as a Georgia All-State Band member for 5 consecutive years. She is pictured with her parents, Anthony and Elaine Garcia, of Peachtree City.
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Friday, December 05, 2008
Spivey Hall Kicks off the Holiday Season Dec. 7th
Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall is once again preparing for the holidays, and this year, the holidays start on Sunday, Dec. 7 with the Spivey Hall debut of The Empire Brass.
One of America's leading brass quintets, the Empire Brass enjoys an international reputation for its stylistic excellence and the unparalleled diversity of its repertoire. Giving more than 100 concerts each year and adding to their discography on the Telarc label, the five musicians of the Empire Brass – Rolf Smedvig (trumpet), Marc Reese (trumpet), Gregory Miller (french horn), Alexei Doohovskoy (trombone) and Kenneth Amis (tuba) – "simply have no competition when it comes to the beauty and clarity and accuracy and balance and interaction of their playing – the first phrase of any Empire Brass performance live or on recording sends a thrill of pleasure through your nervous system" (The Boston Globe).
“Christmas With The Empire Brass” starts at 3 p.m. and celebrates Christmas through the ages with glorious music from the Renaissance to the present day. Tickets are $40.
For tickets and more information, call the Spivey Hall Box Office at (678) 466-4200. Full-price tickets only are available online at www.spiveyhall.org (a per-ticket service fee applies).
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
One of America's leading brass quintets, the Empire Brass enjoys an international reputation for its stylistic excellence and the unparalleled diversity of its repertoire. Giving more than 100 concerts each year and adding to their discography on the Telarc label, the five musicians of the Empire Brass – Rolf Smedvig (trumpet), Marc Reese (trumpet), Gregory Miller (french horn), Alexei Doohovskoy (trombone) and Kenneth Amis (tuba) – "simply have no competition when it comes to the beauty and clarity and accuracy and balance and interaction of their playing – the first phrase of any Empire Brass performance live or on recording sends a thrill of pleasure through your nervous system" (The Boston Globe).
“Christmas With The Empire Brass” starts at 3 p.m. and celebrates Christmas through the ages with glorious music from the Renaissance to the present day. Tickets are $40.
For tickets and more information, call the Spivey Hall Box Office at (678) 466-4200. Full-price tickets only are available online at www.spiveyhall.org (a per-ticket service fee applies).
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
Thursday, December 04, 2008
National Endowment for the Arts Announces First Round of Grants for FY 2009
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) today announced its first round of funding for fiscal year 2009, including Access to Artistic Excellence, Challenge America Fast Track, and Creativity and Aging in America grants, and Creative Writing Fellowships for individuals. The Arts Endowment will distribute $23,215,500 in this first round of fiscal year 2009 funding to support 1,951 projects by nonprofit national, regional, state, and local organizations nationwide as well as to 42 poets.... Click to read: National Endowment for the Arts Announces First Round of Grants for FY 2009
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Tara Winds Holiday Concert, Dec. 13th
Please join us on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 8 PM for a musical gift to the community
20th Music of the Season
TARA WINDS
Dr. David Gregory, Conductor
Dr. Andrea Strauss, Associate Conductor
with
THE CHEROKEE CHORALE
Don Stafford, Conductor
STARR’S MILL HIGH SCHOOL CHANTICLEER
Dr. John Odom, Conductor
DURHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL BEL CANTO
David Hirschorn, Conductor
featuring soloists Amber Harris and Matt McCord
Admission Free
For more information contact
Clayton County Schools PAC
770-473-2875
(We've requested the location for the event, will include just as soon as we know!)
20th Music of the Season
TARA WINDS
Dr. David Gregory, Conductor
Dr. Andrea Strauss, Associate Conductor
with
THE CHEROKEE CHORALE
Don Stafford, Conductor
STARR’S MILL HIGH SCHOOL CHANTICLEER
Dr. John Odom, Conductor
DURHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL BEL CANTO
David Hirschorn, Conductor
featuring soloists Amber Harris and Matt McCord
Admission Free
For more information contact
Clayton County Schools PAC
770-473-2875
(We've requested the location for the event, will include just as soon as we know!)
Enjoy "The Wonder of Christmas" at First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City
First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will be hosting a Christmas Concert titled “The Wonder of Christmas” on Sunday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This will be the third of six concerts given during the church’s 2008-2009 concert series season.
An orchestra and choir, along with organist Sam DeCarlo and accompanist Sue Eutermoser, will accompany the program’s festive seasonal works and carols. Talented ensembles and soloists from the First Presbyterian congregation and community will also share Christmas favorites. The orchestra and Chancel Choir will be conducted by Dr. John Odom. The praise band will be led by Jay Akins.
“The Wonder of Christmas” was created by renowned composer David Hamilton. This concert will weave contemporary songs and traditional Christmas carols with biblically based narrations. You will be reminded of the majesty of the Savior's birth. Sentimental heartstrings will be tugged by well-known songs and carols of the Christmas season and the original underscores that depict the many facets of the Christmas story.
This concert is free to the community. A love offering will be taken. Childcare will be available for children ages 4 and younger.
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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An orchestra and choir, along with organist Sam DeCarlo and accompanist Sue Eutermoser, will accompany the program’s festive seasonal works and carols. Talented ensembles and soloists from the First Presbyterian congregation and community will also share Christmas favorites. The orchestra and Chancel Choir will be conducted by Dr. John Odom. The praise band will be led by Jay Akins.
“The Wonder of Christmas” was created by renowned composer David Hamilton. This concert will weave contemporary songs and traditional Christmas carols with biblically based narrations. You will be reminded of the majesty of the Savior's birth. Sentimental heartstrings will be tugged by well-known songs and carols of the Christmas season and the original underscores that depict the many facets of the Christmas story.
This concert is free to the community. A love offering will be taken. Childcare will be available for children ages 4 and younger.
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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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Valdosta State Chamber Singers Perform by Candlelight Sunday, Dec. 7
The Valdosta State Chamber Singers, an elite choral ensemble of 24 singers, will perform holiday programs by candlelight at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, in the grand acoustical stage of west Hall’s rotunda. the joyous occasion will feature renaissance motets, new compositions, and familiar favorites such as “Joy to the world,” “Angels we Have Heard on High,” and “Silent Night.”
Director of Choral Studies Dr. Paul Neal, who arranged the concert, said the Chamber Singers will also present the southern premiere of “In the bleak Midwinter,” a new Christmas carol written by Dr. Jim Shrader, chair of the Department of Music. Proceeds from the hour-long performance, which costs $10 for adults and $5 for students, will support the Chamber Singers’ spring tour to Nashville, tenn., in March 2009.
For tickets, please call the (229) 333-5812. tickets will not be sold at the door the night of the performance, so please reserve tickets today!
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Director of Choral Studies Dr. Paul Neal, who arranged the concert, said the Chamber Singers will also present the southern premiere of “In the bleak Midwinter,” a new Christmas carol written by Dr. Jim Shrader, chair of the Department of Music. Proceeds from the hour-long performance, which costs $10 for adults and $5 for students, will support the Chamber Singers’ spring tour to Nashville, tenn., in March 2009.
For tickets, please call the (229) 333-5812. tickets will not be sold at the door the night of the performance, so please reserve tickets today!
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Monday, December 01, 2008
AT&T, Ludacris and Soulja Boy Tell'em to Throw 'Unofficial' SEC Championship Afterparty at Tabernacle in Atlanta
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The air outside is chilly, but the forecast for Atlanta is HOT for Saturday, Dec. 6. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced it is hosting a free concert featuring performances from Ludacris and Soulja Boy Tell'em following the 2008 SEC Football Championship. Doors open at 8 p.m. ET at the Tabernacle, following red carpet appearances by the artists.
Fans can text ATTLUDA to 66937* for the chance to win a mobile ticket good for two people. Mobile tickets will be sent to the winners by Dec. 3. The first 1,000 fans in line on Saturday with a mobile ticket will be admitted.
"I'm excited to be helping AT&T recognize and celebrate the SEC Championship, which is such a time-honored tradition," said Ludacris.
Soulja Boy Tell'em said: "I receive an amazing amount of love from the South when it comes to supporting my projects -- especially in college football games where I see some of the players and fans doing my dances when they score. We even tried to capture some of that excitement in the video for my new single, 'Bird Walk.' Performing a free show at an SEC Championship game afterparty is the least I can do to give some of that support and love back."
Tim McGhee, executive director of Sponsorships for AT&T, said: "The South is known for its love of college football, and Atlanta is renowned for its thriving music scene. As a leader in mobile music and a sponsor of the 2008 SEC Football Championship, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate both passions than with a free, high-energy, 'unofficial,' after-game concert with two of today's hottest artists."
Ludacris will perform some of his most popular songs as well as some new cuts from his album "Theater of the Mind," which dropped on Nov. 24. Soulja Boy Tell'em, who will open the show beginning at 9 p.m. ET, plans to perform songs from his upcoming album, "iSouljaBoyTellem," which drops Dec. 16.
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Fans can text ATTLUDA to 66937* for the chance to win a mobile ticket good for two people. Mobile tickets will be sent to the winners by Dec. 3. The first 1,000 fans in line on Saturday with a mobile ticket will be admitted.
"I'm excited to be helping AT&T recognize and celebrate the SEC Championship, which is such a time-honored tradition," said Ludacris.
Soulja Boy Tell'em said: "I receive an amazing amount of love from the South when it comes to supporting my projects -- especially in college football games where I see some of the players and fans doing my dances when they score. We even tried to capture some of that excitement in the video for my new single, 'Bird Walk.' Performing a free show at an SEC Championship game afterparty is the least I can do to give some of that support and love back."
Tim McGhee, executive director of Sponsorships for AT&T, said: "The South is known for its love of college football, and Atlanta is renowned for its thriving music scene. As a leader in mobile music and a sponsor of the 2008 SEC Football Championship, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate both passions than with a free, high-energy, 'unofficial,' after-game concert with two of today's hottest artists."
Ludacris will perform some of his most popular songs as well as some new cuts from his album "Theater of the Mind," which dropped on Nov. 24. Soulja Boy Tell'em, who will open the show beginning at 9 p.m. ET, plans to perform songs from his upcoming album, "iSouljaBoyTellem," which drops Dec. 16.
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Flute Ensemble Makes Beautiful Music on December 1
The University of West Georgia will present the UWG Flute Ensemble concert on Monday, Dec. 1, at 8:15 p.m. in Kathy Cashen Recital Hall. The event is free and the community is invited to attend.
Under the direction of Melanie Fuller, instructor of flute, the audience can sit back and enjoy an evening listening to a Baroque Concerto for five flutes by J.B. de Boismortier, and to “Masques,” a contemporary piece by Anne McGinty for six flutes including a piccolo and alto flutes.
Six popular music arrangements that span decades from “Because” by the Beatles to tunes from the popular movie “Pirates of the Caribbean” and an arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s beautiful “Andante Cantabile” will round out the evening.
For more information, call 678-839-6516.
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Under the direction of Melanie Fuller, instructor of flute, the audience can sit back and enjoy an evening listening to a Baroque Concerto for five flutes by J.B. de Boismortier, and to “Masques,” a contemporary piece by Anne McGinty for six flutes including a piccolo and alto flutes.
Six popular music arrangements that span decades from “Because” by the Beatles to tunes from the popular movie “Pirates of the Caribbean” and an arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s beautiful “Andante Cantabile” will round out the evening.
For more information, call 678-839-6516.
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