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THE FAYE WEBSTER INVITATIONAL RETURNS TO ATLANTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/17/25

Singer, songwriter, and multi-hyphenate Faye Webster is bringing her one-of-a-kind Faye Webster Invitational back for its highly anticipated second edition—this time in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The multi-sport showcase and cultural event will unfold over the weekend of October 25th and 26th, highlighting three of Faye’s favorite pastimes: chess, LVBL (LiveBall) tennis, and yoyo. While the Invitational spans several events, only the yoyo showcase, and concert will be open to ticketed audiences. Details below.

YOYO SHOWCASE & CONCERT – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 @ THE EASTERN

On Sunday, October 26, The Eastern will host an unforgettable yoyo exhibition, where twelve of the world’s best yoyo masters will unleash their most daring, intricate, and mesmerizing tricks in a no-rules, no-limitations showcase. The evening will be hosted by Faye Webster and Benét, with a rare solo performance from Faye herself and special guest Erika De Casier.

Presale: Opens Wednesday, September 17 at 12pm EDT. Register at https://laylo.com/fayewebster/m/FWI2025.

General Sale: Begins Friday, September 19 at 10am EDT.

LVBL TENNIS TOURNAMENT – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 @ SHARON LESTER TENNIS CENTER, PIEDMONT PARK

The Invitational’s opening day will kick off with the inaugural Faye Webster LVBL Tennis Championship, an afternoon that blends tennis, music, food, and fun. The LiveBall format tournament will be open to intermediate and experienced tennis players. Entry details for participants will be announced on Monday, September 23rd HERE

CHESS TOURNAMENT – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 @ THE EASTERN 

For the first time, Faye will host a chess tournament as part of the Invitational. The event will bring together 100 competitors in a Swiss-System with knockout format, taking place on the morning of Sunday, October 26 at The Eastern. Participant application details will also be shared on September 23 HERE

This fall, the ‘An Evening with Faye Webster’ tour will kick off where she’ll be live in concert performing songs from her discography and her most recent fittingly titled album, Underdressed at the Symphony, with full symphony accompaniment. The tour includes a hometown show at the Atlanta Symphony Hall, and shows in Los Angeles at the famed Walt Disney Concert Hall and Oakland at the Paramount Theater. For more information visit fayewebster.com.

Earlier this year Webster arranged some of her most beloved songs with her 5-piece band and a string quartet for NPR’s Tiny Desk, reuniting with musicians who also contributed to her orchestral EP Car Therapy Sessions. Webster’s Underdressed at the Symphony was released last year to wide critical praise and fan adulation. The album landed on year-end lists at Rolling Stone, Vulture, Consequence, The AV Club, SPIN, UPROXX and more. 

Tour Dates

09/27 – Washington, DC @ All Things Go Festival

10/28 – Atlanta, GA @ Atlanta Symphony Hall

11/1 – Los Angeles, CA @ Walt Disney Concert Hall

11/5 – Oakland, CA @ Paramount Theatre

PURE ATHLETE HOSTS LIVE AUDIENCE PODCAST EVENT WITH KIRK COUSINS AND JEFF FRANCOEUR

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/6/24

Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Teams Up With Leading Youth Sports Platform To Offer Guidance for Parents, Coaches, Athletes In Navigating Challenges Of Youth Sports

North Point Church, May 20th

Pure Athlete, a leading youth sports platform and podcast committed to empowering parents, coaches and the next generation of athletes to navigate the complex culture of youth sports, will be hosting a live podcast recording event featuring the new Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Kirk Cousins. The recording will take place at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta on May 20, 2024. Members of the live audience can look forward to hearing Cousins share insights on his personal youth sports journey, leadership and the future of the Falcons.

The podcast, hosted by Jeff Francoeur, Britt Lee and Brad Williams, fosters conversations with sports’ most iconic figures and topical experts, creating informational and inspirational content that develops competitive athletes both on and off the field. 

The Pure Athlete podcast has hosted interviews with both legends and current athletes including Chipper Jones, Dabo Swinney, Austin Ekeler, Carli Lloyd, Dell Curry, Dansby Swanson, Austin Riley, Brian Harman, Misty May Treanor, Jay Bilas, John Smoltz, Dan Orlovsky and more. Atlanta Braves first baseman, Matt Olson, recently joined the podcast for its inaugural live podcast recording event. During the event, Olson recounted his experiences in youth sports and shared his insights before answering questions from parents and their enthusiastic young athletes.

For more information about The Pure Athlete Podcast, its live event with Kirk Cousins and more, visit pureathleteinc.com.