Category Archives: LIVE EVENT

December 06

KEVIN TURNER FOUNDATION: “CLIMB FOR KEVIN” SCREENING & PARTY @ BURN!

The Kevin Turner Foundation and Axios Productions are hosting screening events of the documentary, Climb For Kevin, around the nation.  Kevin’s positive outlook and determination to be a light in the world, truly reaches around the globe in a ripple effect. It’s an inspirational story.  The events will feature food and beverages, silent auction of sports memorabilia, a live performance by […]

October 15

CACAO OPENING

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October 02

MASON FINE ART – OUTSIDE IN

Outside In features nine major graffiti artists with strong Atlanta connections.  Combined, their careers touch each of the past four decades.  The exhibition features major large scale works as well as smaller, more affordable pieces. Artists include WON 2, POEST, SHIE 1, SB ONE, Dr. DAX, VIPER, WEB 1, BASER and Frank Morrison. Co-curated by POEST, Joe Dreher, and Jacob Hall. Text courtesy […]

October 02

ACP- MASON FINE ART – WOMEN IN FOCUS XXII- JURIED BY LUCINDA BUNNEN, TEEN SPIRIT, VIEWS OF PORTRAITURE,

WOMEN IN FOCUS Women In Focus is a non-profit artist-initiated organization of women photographers who have joined together to support and promote the photographic arts. Founded in 1993 by a group of women who recognized the need for a formal network of women photographers who could assist in each others’ personal, professional, and artistic growth, […]

September 12

THE HIGH: MONSTER DRAWING RALLY 2015

Saturday, September 12 1-4PM Get in on the action and watch Georgia artists at work during the High’s second Monster Drawing Rally!  In conjunction with the exhibition Sprawl! Drawing Outside the Lines and made possible by the Gudmond Vigtel Works on Paper Fund, the rally showcases approximately 75 local artists working in three one-hour shifts […]

September 09

PBA30: IL VOLO MEET & GREET

Alicia Steele, PBA’s Emmy award winning host of This is Atlanta, will introduce IL VOLO and interview the group.   Members of the operatic pop trio IL VOLO include Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto (tenors), and Gianluca Ginoble (baritone). Guests will have an opportunity to meet the guys, have a photo taken by a professional photographer, and enjoy the company of Cornerstone […]

July 29

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA- PANTAGES THEATER- LOS ANGELES

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is on a brand new North American Tour.  This PHANTOM features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award®-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and a new […]

July 17

FLOATING GARDENS OF XOCHIMILCO – MEXICO CITY

At the embarcadero, take one of hundreds of boats (trajineras) through the canals which is all that is left of the lake on which Mexico City was built.  The boats are colorfully painted and often bear the name of the owner’s female child or other relative.  Bring your own food and drinks for a picnic lunch, […]

May 19

ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART 6TH ANNUAL NEXUS AWARD: MICHAEL ROOKS

Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (The Contemporary) is pleased to announce that Michael Rooks is the recipient of the sixth-annual Nexus Award. Michael Rooks is the Wieland Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. Michael Rooks will receive the Nexus Award at a ceremony and reception to be […]

May 11

LIVE FLAMENCO TABLAO WITH CARLOS MENCHACA

From the National Institute of Flamenco and presented by Berdolé, Flamenco dancer Carlos Menchaca performs at Red Light Café with guitarist / singer Cristian Puig, percussionist Emrah Kotan, and dancer Julie Baggenstoss. The group performs in the tradition of the “tablao”, conversing in music and movement in the language of Flamenco. Featuring: Carlos Menchaca, dance At age 10, Carlos Menchaca began studying Mexican Regional Dance, Ballet, […]

April 16

I’M NOT RACIST…AM I? FEATURE DOCUMENTARY

I’m Not Racist… Am I? is a feature documentary about how this next generation is going to confront racism. We asked 12 teenagers from New York City to come together for one school year to talk about race and privilege in a series of workshops and in conversations with friends and family members. We hope that […]

April 15

BERDOLE- LIVE FLAMENCO- VINCETE GRIEGO EL CARTUCHO, JOAQUIN ENCINIAS, CARLOS MANCHACA, ALISA ALBA, CALVIN HAZEN

Berdolé is proud to present a live Flamenco performance by dancers and musicians from the National Institute of Flamenco, based in Albuquerque, N.M. Dancer Joaquín Encinias and singer Vicente Griego lead a show studded with members of the Yjastros and Toro companies (Carlos Menchaca & Alisa Alba), guitarist Calvin Hazen, as well as students of the Tierra Adentro Flamenco Charter School — all part of the NIF. Vicente Griego “El […]

April 05

CANDLER CONCERT SERIES – ISABELLE LEONARD- MEZZO-SOPRANO & SHARON ISBIN- GUITAR

Multiple GRAMMY-Award® winning guitarist Sharon Isbin has given sold-out performances in the world’s finest halls and has created over 25 recordings—from Baroque, Spanish/Latin and 20th Century to crossover and jazz-fusion. In 2013, Rising opera star Isabel Leonard dazzled audiences as Rosina in the highly anticipated English version of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville and as […]

March 21

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – CLASSICAL GUITAR WITH Miloš Karadaglić

Miloš Karadaglić brings his electrifying performance style back to Symphony Hall with Rodrigo’s second concerto for guitar and orchestra, originally written for the grand master of classical guitar himself, Segovia. Guest conductor Jacomo Bairos leads the Orchestra in two homages to art: Mussorgsky’s piece inspired by the art created by his dear friend Viktor Hartmann, […]

March 21

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA- COMPA FLAMENCO

Compa’ Flamenco performs pre-show for ASO Presents Miloš Karadaglić in the lobby of Atlanta Symphony Hall on March 21.   Flamenco weaves dramatic Spanish Gypsy dance with rhythmic live guitar, music and singing. POSSE PHOTOS: IMG_7304 IMG_7312

February 10

THE HIGH: OPENING RECEPTION FOR WIFREDO LAM: IMAGINING NEW WORLDS AND JOSE PARLA & FAHAMU PECOU

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART 6:30PM – 9:00PM MARGARETTA TAYLOR LOBBY, SUSAN & JOHN WIELAND PAVILION Opening reception for Imagining New Worlds Exhibition: Wifredo Lam, Jose Parla & Fahamu Pecou                     VIDEO:  Jose Parla with Layla explaining a piece of his collaboration with Fahamu Pecou POSSE PHOTOS: […]

January 14

ATLANTA OPERA-ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER SWAN HOUSE PATRON COCKTAIL PARTY

THE ENGAGEMENT This is a cocktail party that The Atlanta Opera is throwing in conjunction with the Atlanta History Center to foster a synergy between the two organizations.  The Swan House is a beautifully preserved house from the 1920s and it is open to the public for visitors to see this replica of a certain time […]

October 22

ACP FILM: THROUGH A LENS DARKLY Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People

The BronzeLens Film Festival is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The organization showcases films and provides networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers.  On Wednesday, Oct. 22nd, at SCADshow at 7pm, ACP will be partnering with the BronzeLens Film […]

September 12

WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT

Seven Stages Theatre 7PM Imagine being 29 and forbidden to leave your country. Nassim Soleimanpour dissects the experience of a whole generation in a wild, utterly original play from Iran. Forbidden to travel, he turns his isolation to his own advantage with a play that requires no director, no set and a different actor for […]

August 06

HIGH MUSEUM KIDS AUDIO GUIDE TABLE READ

AUGUST 6, 2014 12PM HIGH MUSEUM ATLANTA, GEORGIA The High Museum Director of Education Julia Forbes gave the Kids Opera & Art Posse a very special opportunity to do a table read of the new kids audio guide for two new Fall 2014 exhibitions of the High Museum.  This is the first time that the High […]

July 20

NBAF: A MASTER CLASS WITH HAROLYN BLACKWELL

NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL PRESENTS A MASTER CLASS WITH HAROLYN BLACKWELL INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL, VENETIAN BALLROOM, ATLANTA, GA JULY 20, 2014 @ 12:00PM NOON Soprano Harolyn Blackwell is recognized for her expressive and exuberant performances, with a career that has spanned opera, concert and recital stages around the world. Following college, the Washington, D.C. native began […]

June 16

SUMMER LUNCH AT THE MET OPERA

Stopping in to The Met to say hi to Judith and her team and to have  quick lunch.  I brought the cash and coins from the Met Opera lemonade stand to give to Judith for the HD Live in Schools program.   POSSE PHOTOS:  

February 16

AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOICES: OUR LEGACY IN WORD AND SONG- AMERICOLOR OPERA ALLIANCE

The Americolor Opera Alliance celebrates American music and culture by presenting opera stories or librettos based upon American and Afro-centric culture and experiences. It offers performance experiences and opportunities for classically trained professional and amateur artists; particularly, but not exclusively, from the Greater Atlanta area. Americolor Opera is devoted to educating young audiences about the […]

February 14

ALVIN AILEY DANCE THEATRE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2014 @ 2PM One of Atlanta’s most eagerly-awaited annual traditions is the return of the world’s most popular dance company to the fabulous Fox Theatre.  See this season’s hottest new works plus returning repertory favorites including (at all performances) the beloved Revelations, which continues to move audiences around the world with its powerful […]

February 06

NYC OPERA TRIP SPRING 2014- SUSHI NADA DINNER

After a long day of sightseeing and travel, Lexi, Layla, and Grace got together for a leisurely evening of food, fun and laughter. POSSE PHOTOS:

October 18

ATLANTA PRESERVATION CENTER- LUCINDA BUNNEN: GEORGIA PORTRAITS OPENING RECEPTION

OCTOBER 18- DECEMBER 13 6-9PM 327 ST. PAUL AVENUE SE ATLANTA, GA 30312 Atlanta Preservation Center’s Drawing Room Gallery will be the site of an important photography exhibit celebrating the work of Lucinda Bunnen. This exhibit, curated by Constance Lewis and Jerry Cullum, presents 27 portraits of Atlantans and others who have and continue to […]

October 05

FLUX NIGHT 2013

OCTOBER 5, 2013 7PM-MIDNIGHT – ONE NIGHT ONLY! CASTLEBERRY HILL ARTS DISTRICT WALKER & NELSON STREETS SW ATLANTA, GA 30313 Atlanta’s 4th annual night of art + experimentation returns to the Castleberry Hill Arts District on Saturday, October 5. For one night only the streets and empty spaces of the neighborhood will be filled with […]

September 29

DIANA ROSS CONCERT

OK- I was definitely the only kid in the entire crowd- but I had an amazing time- it was an incredible concert!  My mom and I screamed at the top of our lungs with some other people around us for an encore.  After a long time screaming for more- she came back out and sang […]

July 27

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and so many more.  Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” MOTOWN THE MUSICAL tells the story […]

June 27

LES NUBIANS- CECELIA FAUSSART CABARET

JUNE 27, 2013 @ 7:00 PM REFINERY HOTEL, NYC POSSE PHOTOS:

June 23

WICKED THE MUSICAL

WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends […]

May 30

TONY BENNETT & JACKIE EVANCHO

MAY 30, 2013 @ 8:00 PM Legendary entertainer Tony Bennett brings his priceless treasure of song memories to the stage. On the same night, Jackie Evancho performs with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.  Jackie will be singing songs from her fourth-full length album, Songs from the Silver Screen, released in October 2012. POSSE PHOTOS:

February 15

ALVIN AILEY DANCE THEATRE

FEBRUARY 15, 2013 @ 8 PM RUN TIME  2 HRS THE FABULOUS FOX THEATRE,  ATLANTA, GA One of Atlanta’s most eagerly-awaited annual traditions is the return of the world’s most popular dance company to the fabulous Fox Theatre. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at the 92nd Street […]

September 30

FLUX 2011- LONNIE HOLLEY: LONNIE HOLLEY IN SNAKE NATION

FLUX 2011 a night of art + experimentation Friday, September 30, 2011, 8 pm to 1 am Castleberry Hill Arts District FLUX 2011 website Watch Flux Film 012: FLUX 2011 FLUX is a one night public art celebration in the streets and empty spaces of the Castleberry Hill Arts District.  This year it will feature 34 […]

ATLANTA BALLET’S NUTCRACKER

FOX THEATRE ATLANTA Let Atlanta Ballet transport you and your family into a magical world of dancing dolls, mischievous mice, and sparkling snowflakes with the time-honored classic, Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker. This larger than life production has become a staple of the Atlanta holiday season, leaving audiences of all ages smiling from ear to ear.