HIGH MUSEUM: Friday Jazz at the High w/Gary Motley - Sept 16th

One of my "HANDS DOWN" FAVORITE musicians! 

Friday Jazz with Gary Motley

Friday, September 16, 2011 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

High Museum of Art

Recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, and the American Composers Forum, Gary Motley has been featured in Downbeat Magazine and on Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland. His recording credits range from Russell Malone’s Black Butterfly to his most recent recording, Renaissance: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson. He has performed with Benny Golson, Eddie Daniels, Carmen Bradford, Kenny Barron, and Dave Brubeck, among others. A member of the American Federation of Musicians, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and the National Association for Music Education, Gary Motley is the director of the jazz studies program at Emory University, where he has developed The Jazz Studio, an interactive teaching facility that integrates the rich heritage of American jazz with current technology practices. In addition to his work as an educator, Motley continues to work with many jazz industry leaders, performing both in the United States and abroad.

Event Info & to purchase tix: Friday Jazz with Gary Motley
For more info about Gary Motley and his music: http://garymotleymusic.com/

Happy birthday, MJ. Still missing you...RIP

Michael Jackson - Scream Louder (Slyte Tyme Mix)

YES, I'm a HUGE MJ fan. I chose this song because it's one of my favorites, 

and this mix is FANTASTIC! Sometimes you just have to SCREAM.

Thanks, MJ, for giving me a soundtrack to blow off steam to from time to time.

RIP.

EVENT: Taste of Haiti 2011 - Sept. 18, 2011

Taste of Haiti  2011

SUNDAY, September 18, 2011 - NOON - 6:00PM

Food - Culture - Music - History - Fun & Games

BEST FRIENDS PARK: 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross, GA 30071

ADMISSION: Adults $5 - Children under 5 Free

Taste of Haiti is The Haitian Alliance's signature event. This annual event is our opportunity to showcase the best that the Haitian community, Haiti, and our culture have to offer, (FOOD, ARTS, MUSIC, CRAFTS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, etc.). Our target audience is Metro Atlanta and the world.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
NOON - 6PM

Click HERE to buy your tickets online, or become an event Arts & Crafts vendor.  Vendor space is limited.

CONCERT: The Foreign Exchange - Nov. 9, 2011 (Love this group!)

Fans, I'll see you there!

If you don't know FX's music, google it and GO!
You'll thank me later.

Tix Info: Ticketmaster/$20 +fee

MUSIC: Benefit Concert featuring Roberta Flack & Anthony David - Sept. 22nd

A stellar evening of exciting musical entertainment is planned that will feature a special performance by internationally acclaimed recording artist, Ms. Roberta Flack; guest appearances by honorary hosts, Hon. Harry Belafonte and Ambassador Andrew Young; and spirited musical selections by the Wilberforce University Choir.

Neo-soul artist, Anthony David will lead off this evening of inspired entertainment with a rendition of his top Ten Hit Single "Let Me In"

Honorees who will be recognized at the Benefit Concert include: Dr. Jamye C. Williams, distinguished alumna of Wilberforce University Class of 1938 and Retired General Officer of the AME Church; and Mr. Lenny F. Springs, Senior Advisor, US Department of Education/Office of Traditionally Under-Resourced Schools, and former Director of Supplier Diversity for Wachovia Bank. Both honorees are being acknowledged for outstanding leadership, and recognized as "champions" for higher education and economic development. Click here to see the Honorees

Showtime is SEPT. 22 at 7:30 P.M. at The Wolf Creek Amphitheater, 3025 Merk Road, Southwest Atlanta.

Doors open at 5:30 P.M.

Refreshments will be available for purchase at the Amphitheater; you may also bring your own food and beverages

Please go to: www.wolfcreekamphitheater.com for descriptions of acceptable foods, beverages, containers, etc. or you can order Gourmet Refreshment Baskets after August 15th, by clicking the “Order Food” link above.

FESTIVAL: 25th Annual Japan Fest - Sept. 18th

JapanFest Weekend will be held on September 17-18, 2011, from 10 am to 6 pm (Saturday) and 10 am to 5 pm (Sunday) at the Convention Center at Gwinnett Center (located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097). 


Tickets are $8 (free for kids 6 and under) and can be purchased at the door. With annual crowds exceeding 17,000, JapanFest marks its 25th year as the largest Japanese cultural festival in the Southeast.


Visitors can purchase an amazing array of Japanese goods, including books, kimono, Japanese tea, dolls, and rice paper. The Japan-America Society of Georgia will have t-shirts and temporary tattoos; the Ginza-dori, organized by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia and named after Tokyo's famous shopping district, will feature Japanese ceramics, traditional Japanese clothing and accessories and fun items such as masks and toys; at the Bazaar on Sunday organized by the Georgia Japanese Language School you will find books and household goods.

JapanFest will feature a spectacular variety of musical performances, martial arts demonstrations, workshops, bonsai, ikebana, and more. All are invited to join in the spirited Bon dance. Check the website for updates.

EVENT: House in the Park - Sept. 4th

For those of you who've attended, I know you'll be there!

For all others, just know it's an event you MUST experience.

#thatisall

For more info: http://www.ramonrawsoul.com/