ATLANTA JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019
Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/11/19
March 7th to 17th
March fest highlights Grammy winning artists and acclaimed producers
(Atlanta, GA) Now in its tenth season and under new leadership, the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival (AJMF) is excited to announce its new theme “Jewish Contributions to Music” as the fest decidedly takes on a new direction. This year’s fest will specifically nod to Jewish contributions to American music with a specially curated lineup featuring Grammy winning artists, up and coming bands, historian presentations and a salute to both Leonard Bernstein and the Academy Awards. AJMF will take place March 7 – 17, 2019 at various venues around metro Atlanta.
“This year’s festival will excite and engage the entire Atlanta community (both Jewish and at-large),” said AJMF Director Joe Alterman. “In a departure from the past, we ‘re choosing to feature a single theme throughout the fest – ‘Jewish Contributions to Music.’ We’re excited to showcase artists who best reflect the rich cultural heritage and contributions Jewish people (both by themselves and in collaboration with others) have made to the world of music, as well as the stories behind the songs,” Alterman added.
AJMF10 “High Notes” include:
The perfect date night for jazz, classical and broadway lovers:
AJMF brings the Grammy winning Bill Charlap Trio to Atlanta (March 7, Atlanta History Center) for a fantastic opening night performance featuring their Grammy nominated album Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein. This performance is perfect for jazz, classical and musical theatre aficionados alike. The Bill Charlap Trio featuring bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, is recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. Time magazine wrote, “Bill Charlap approaches a song the way a lover approaches his beloved…no matter how imaginative or surprising his take on a song is, he invariably zeroes in on its essence.”
Funky soul pop pushes audiences to re-define Jewish music:
Brother/sister musical phenomenon Clyde and Gracie Lawrence are the leads of eight-piece soul-pop band Lawrence. The band’s sophomore album Living Room, was released in September 2018 and promptly reached #2 on the iTunes R&B/Soul chart, earned a featured placement on Spotify’s “New Music Friday” playlist, and led the band to its late-night television debut on NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly. This cool show is perfect for fans of funk and jam bands.
An intellectual journey entertains and educates:
This year’s festival aims to not only entertain, but educate audiences as well. Well known musician and historian Ben Sidran presents his comprehensive social history of Jewish contributions to American popular music in the twentieth century There Was A Fire: Jews, Music and the American Dream. Ben Sidran is widely recognized as the host of National Public Radio’s landmark jazz series “Jazz Alive”, which received a Peabody Award, and as the host of VH-1 television’s “New Visions” series, which received the Ace Award for best music series. A pianist, producer, singer and composer, he has recorded more than thirty solo albums, including the Grammy nominated Concert for Garcia Lorca. Sidran uses his first person experience to frame the story behind the story of Jews in American popular music.
THE OFFICIAL AJMF10 LINEUP OF PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS:
Thursday, March 7
Opening Night featuring Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein
Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
6:30 PM doors, 7:30 PM music
$40 General Admission/$65 VIP, ALL AGES, VIP AND PREMIER SEATING AVAILABLE
Saturday, March 9
Lawrence
Vinyl at Center Stage, 1374 West Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309
8:00 PM Door, 0:00 PM Show
$25 advance/$30 day of
Sunday, March 10
Bob Spiotto presents Salute To Hollywood: Jewish Contributions to Academy Awards® Best Original Songs
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
$36
Thursday, March 14
Ben Sidran – There Was A Fire: Jews, Music and the American Dream
Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
7:30 PM
$20 General Admission
Friday, March 15
The Power of Music To Inspire w/Rolling Stone rock critic Alan Light
Shabbat Service
Temple Sinai, 5645 Dupree Dr NW 30327
Service 6:30 PM, Conversation 8:15 PM, FREE AND ALL AGES
Saturday, March 16
ATL Collective Performs The Music of Chess Records
Venkman’s, 740 Ralph McGill Blvd NE 30312
Sets at 6PM and 9:30PM
$25-$40
ALL INFORMATION/TICKETS HERE: https://www.atlantajmf.org/
2019 PUB CRAWL ON THE BELTLINE SPRING EDITION
Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/11/19
Saturday, March 2nd
From Inman Park to Piedmont Park, the East Side Trail on the Atlanta BeltLine connects some of the best restaurants and bars in town! Join us on Saturday, March 2nd to try them all! The pub crawl will begin at 12:00 PM and will end at 4:30 PM. Get your friends together and come crawl along the Atlanta BeltLine! Tickets include up to (5) complimentary beverages along the BeltLine along with awesome food and drink specials at each participating location. Get your crew together and join us for Pub Crawl on the BeltLine | Spring Edition! Tickets are $30.
Spring Partner Bars:
Apres Diem
F.R.O.G.S.
Hampton + Hudson Community Bar and Restaurant
Mellow Mushroom
Guac Y Margy’s
Pure Taqueria Inman Park
… more bars to be announced!
Previous Partner Bars:
Apres Diem
Bread & Butterfly
Char Korean Bar & Grill
The Deep End
Fritti
Guac y Margy’s
Olive Bistro Midtown
Tacos & Tequilas Ponce
Bell Street Burrito
Park Tavern
CHECK-IN LOCATIONS: (exact locations TBA)
INMAN PARK: Hampton + Hudson – 299 North Highland Ave NE, 30307
PONCE: The Deep End – 621 North Avenue NE, 30308
MIDTOWN: Apres Diem – 931 Monroe Dr NE, 30308
Tickets here: https://www.bigtickets.com/events/assc/pub-crawl-on-the-beltline-spring/
PARK TAVERN’S OYSTERFEST 2019 BY SPIRAL ENTERTAINMENT
Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/7/19
GET SHUCKED UP AT OYSTERFEST WITH SPIRAL ENTERTAINMENT AT PARK TAVERN IN PIEDMONT PARK
Festival Featuring Live Music, Ice-Cold Beer, Steamed, Fried, and Raw Oysters, Signature Fried Shrimp and More!
Saturday, February 9, 2019, Beginning at 1 p.m.
Atlanta, GA – Thousands of music and oyster loving festivalgoers can gather at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park to celebrate Oysterfest with Spiral Entertainment on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Beginning at 1 p.m., revelers can get shucked up on fresh, regional, fried, raw, and steamed oysters, Park Tavern’s signature fried shrimp, ice-cold brews, handcrafted cocktails and much more. With live music performances throughout the day from How & Why, Georgia Mountain String Band, Georgia Soul Council and Velvet Runway, partygoers can rock out while having the picturesque Midtown skyline as their backdrop. Zack Falls will also be spinning top hits in between the electrifying music performances. For ages 21 and up, General Admission tickets are available starting at $20 at www.parktavern.com and https://www.bigtickets.com/e/spiral/oysterfest2019/.
2019 Urban Tree Cidery Cider and Doughnuts Pairing
Date: Saturday, February 9th and Sunday, February 10th
Time: All Day
About: In anticipation of Doughnut Dollies’ upcoming West Midtown bakery opening, and just in time for Valentine’s and Galentine’s festivities, UrbanTree and Doughnut Dollies are teaming up to launch a one-day-only pop-up! On Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, Doughnut Dollies will offer a complimentary mini doughnut “flight” with the purchase of UrbanTree Cidery’s custom Doughnut Dollies cider flight – two flights for the price of one. Doughnut Dollies will also be offering a complimentary doughnut with the purchase of UrbanTree’s new Hot Buttered R&B cocktail.
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Serpas True Food 10th Anniversary
Date: Sunday, February 10th
Time: 5 pm
About: A classic Old Fourth Ward establishment, Serpas True Food invites you to their 10-Year Anniversary celebration on Sunday, February 10th from 5 pm to 8 pm. Executive Chef and Owner, Scott Serpas opened the doors of his first restaurant a decade ago on Auburn Avenue long before Krog Street Market and the BeltLine were hopping! Chef and his family invites guests to join them in their celebration with a portion of the ticket proceeds benefiting Giving Kitchen. For $65 diners will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, as well as food stations that include signature favorites like New Orleans Style Gumbo, flash fried oysters, eggplant hush puppies, and beignets, beer and wine is also included. Serpas signature cocktails are available for purchase.
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