Arts & Culture

Stars of Tomorrow finalists wow the crowd at Fox Theatre

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 11:41am

Stars of Tomorrow finalists wow the crowd at Fox Theatre

ATLANTA -- The incredible voices of the 10 teen finalists in Variety of Georgia’s Stars of Tomorrow competition echoed through the halls of the Fox Theatre Sunday evening, but one voice in particular carried above the rest. Meagan Sharp, a sophomore at the University of Georgia, dazzled the crowd with her outstanding performance and was crowned the winner of Variety’s second annual vocal competition.

“The level of talent was off the charts,” said Variety of Georgia Executive Director Chase Evangeline Andrews. “Each of the finalists gave stunning performances, and I’m sure the judges had a difficult time determining the winner of the evening.”

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Stone Mountain Village presents Blue Grassroots Festival

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 10:33am

Stone Mountain Village presents Blue Grassroots Festival

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. -- The fourth annual Blue Grassroots Music & Arts Festival will rock Stone Mountain later this month.

According to Main Street Stone Mountain Inc., the festival will feature more than 100 artists and artisans, along with bluegrass music, food and a kids' play area.

Professional and amateur musicians alike are invited to bring their instruments and jam along at designated spots throughout the festival.

The Blue Grassroots Music & Arts Festival will be held Saturday, Mar. 23 and Sunday, Mar. 24 in Stone Mountain Village, just outside Stone Mountain Park's West Gate. Parking and admission are free.

Learn more at stonemountainvillage.com.

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Melba Moore talks new play in Atlanta, more!

Submitted by ConnTV on Sunday, February 10th, 4:08 pm

Tony Award winning entertainer is in Atlanta for her new play Good God A'Mighty playing 2/14 - 2/24 at the 14th St. Playhouse. Watch what she says about forgiveness, her career and how she decided to stop teaching to act.

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Stone Mountain Village to dedicate public art

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, 10:36am

Stone Mountain Village to dedicate public art

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. -- A new piece of art at Stone Mountain Village will be publicly dedicated this weekend.

A ceremony honoring the piece and its artist, John Thigpen, will be held Saturday, Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

The art is a double-sided pictoral tribute to the Interurban Street Car that ran between Atlanta and Stone Mountain from 1913 to 1948. The 15 x 6-foot artwork is made of aluminum panels and features a granite base made from a piece of Stone Mountain.

The piece of art will be dedicated on Main Street between the Visitors Center Caboose and the Stone Mountain Municipal Building. A reception will be held at the ART Station on Manor Drive immediately after the dedication.

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ASCAP's Rhythm and Soul Team honors Atlanta female executives 'Behind the Music'

Submitted by Jen Farris, Culture Writer and Producer

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012, 7:49am

ASCAP's Rhythm and Soul Team honors Atlanta female executives 'Behind the Music'

ATLANTA -- On Thursday, October 18, from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) along with sponsor Rémy Martin V, presented its 4th annual ASCAP Presents… Women Behind the Music at Vanquish Lounge located 1029 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.

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Da Hot Commodity presents J-SHAW"of Tuff Tone Records

Submitted by GA Lottery

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 2:35pm

Da Hot Commodity presents J-SHAW"of Tuff Tone Records

ATLANTA -- J-SHAW was born in Queens, New York in 1986. Soon after, his parents permanently relocated him to Lithonia, Ga. After hearing 2Pac's "I Get Around" at the age of 7, JUSTIN knew then that he wanted to be a major contributor to the world of Hip-Hop.