THINGS TO DO FOR NEW YEAR: ATLANTA

When We Speak TV at Volta by Cirque du Soleil in Atlanta. (LtoR): Jermaine Sain & Chester Lawrence

Cirque du Soleil ​December 27, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020 Volta is the latest show performed by the amazing acrobats, aerialists, cyclists, comedians, dancers, and gymnasts of Cirque du Soleil in a heated tent at Atlantic Station. ​Discount tickets $50 to $75 BUY TICKETS

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New Year’s Eve at City Winery December 31, 2019 Atlanta Wine Festivals New Years Eve is an “all inclusive party” with a buffet, wine, beer, liquor, live music, and a DJ at City Winery Atlanta for age 21+. BUY TICKETS

Singer, Rhonda Ross, at City Winery in Atlanta.

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Emrah Kotan: Atlanta Jazz International Sounds Series

December 27, 2019 (8 PM – 11 PM) ​Red Light Cafe 553-1 Amsterdam Ave NE, ​Atlanta, Georgia 30306 GET TICKETS

​Turkey’s Emrah Kotan leads the December showcase of Atlanta's first ever monthly cultural exchange event featuring Top International Artists based in Georgia, presented by Cultural Ambassador and America's Songbird of the South Myrna Clayton along with CedarTree Worldwide Productions.

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​Indie Artist Xposed ATL '2020' Celebration

December 28, 2019 (​10 PM – 1 AM)

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​CRC Collective Rise Campus 801 Atlanta Street, Roswell, Georgia 30075 ​Mbodyment Underground Radio of X360 FM presents The Indie Artist Xposed ATL '2020 CELEBRATION' for the Artists, Bands & Spoken Word of ALL genres. Bring Your Merchandise & Business Cards. Come out and enioy good music, good vibes, good food and networking!

FREE ARTIST REGISTRATION HERE ARTISTS GET PAID TO PLAY: Info Provided at Registration THINK YOU CAN HOST AN EVENT? Text us at (404) 964-6584 LIMITED VENDOR SPACE: Text 'VENDOR1228' to (404) 964-6584 ​ANNOUNCEMENT: Overflow parking is available at Wender's Pharmacy, Roswell Presbyterian Church, Sherwin Williams, and Green Basement Remodeling. Parking at CVS will be at risk of being towed/ticketed.

Maureen Guest (X360FM) and Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV)

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​Holidays around the world December 26, 2019 - Jan. 12, 2020 Winter Wonderland celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, and other holidays with twinkling lights and trees hung with ornaments and cultural objects at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Closed on Christmas. New Year’s weekend comedy December 27 - 28, 2019 Spend the last weekend of the year laughing with headliner Mia Jackson plus comics Keno Trice, Blaire Erskine, and host Katie Causey at New Year’s Eve at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville. Discount tickets  Football: Peach Bowl December 28, 2019 Watch an exciting college football playoff at this year’s Peach Bowl in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. New Year’s Eve - Westin December 31, 2019 (8:30 p.m.) Atlanta NYElectric has four DJs playing house & top 40 hits, plus an open bar at the Westin Peachtree Plaza for age 21+. New Year’s Eve - downtown December 31, 2019 (8 p.m.) Dress up to enjoy an open bar, an early-evening mini buffet, DJ music, and a midnight champagne toast at Downtown Countdown at Southern Exchange Ballrooms for age 21+. New Year’s Eve at the aquarium December 31, 2019 (8:30 p.m., VIP 7:30) Celebrate among sharks, sea otters, and penguins at the New Year’s Celebration: Splashing ‘20s, with live music in the ballroom, a DJ in the main aquarium, a dinner buffet, late-night snacks, and a champagne toast at midnight in the Georgia Aquarium for age 21+. New Year’s Eve penthouse party December 31, 2019 (8:30 p.m.) Wear semi-formal attire (or flapper, roaring ‘20s, zoo suit) to Gatsby’s Penthouse, a “VIP only” party with open bar, light hors d’oeuvres, skyline views, DJ music, and a midnight champagne toast on the rooftop of Ventanas for age 21+.

​New Year’s Eve - beer bash December 31, 2019 (8:30 p.m.) A ticket to Brew Year’s Eve includes an open beer bar at Georgia Freight Depot, with DJ music and a midnight toast for age 21+. Discount tickets ​New Year’s Eve - improv December 31, 2019 (7 & 10 p.m.) Celebrate the new year with “a cavalcade of the best sketches, songs, and improv teams” and a complimentary glass of champagne during New Year’s Eve Shizzazzle at Dad’s Garage. New Year’s Eve - beer bash December 31, 2019 (7 p.m.) A ticket to New Year’s Eve at New Realm includes live music in the taproom, a DJ in the heated dance party tent, rooftop views of fireworks, a food buffet, and an open beer bar until midnight at New Realm Brewing. New Year’s Eve - beer bash December 31, 2019 (9 p.m.) Your ticket to New Beer’s Eve includes an appetizer buffet, beer, wine, and live music at Front Page News (and Tijuana Garage next door) on Moreland Avenue. New Year’s Eve - Buckhead December 31, 2019 (8:30 p.m.) New Year’s Eve includes an early buffet, open bar, and champagne toast at Buckhead Saloon for age 21+. New Year’s Eve - Meridien December 31, 2019 (6 p.m.) New Year's Eve Soiree promises a sophisticated evening with dinner and jazz until 10 p.m., then DJ music and dancing until 2 a.m. The dinner is optional. Holy New Year’s Eve December 31, 2019 (8 p.m.) Christian New Year’s Eve Gala is a formal event with “Christian fellowship, dinner, music, and worship to honor our Lord as we enter into 2020” at First Baptist Church in Tucker for age 30+. Buy tickets online. New Year’s Eve - comedy December 31, 2019 (7:30 p.m.) Laugh your way into the new year at the New Year’s Eve show at Atlanta Comedy Theater in Norcross. Dinner is optional. New Year’s Eve with knights December 31, 2019 Ring in the New Year with the lords and ladies of Medieval Times. Ticket includes admission to the Museum of Torture, a two-hour live tournament, a four-course meal, party favors, DJ dancing, and champagne at midnight (or kids’ beverage) in Lawrenceville. ​Discount tickets New Year’s Eve - Possum Drop December 31, 2019 The Possum Drop offers family fun, live country music, midnight fireworks, and food in Tallapoosa. Free.

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NEW MUSIC ALERT: Everlasting Love by Rod Harris Jr featuring Christie Dashiell.

Everlasting Love by Rod Harris Jr featuring Christie Dashiell

​Rod Harris Jr. reimagines the timeless classic by Rufus "Everlasting Love" . The song features rising star jazz vocalist Christie Dashiell.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ROD HARRIS JR

​Grammy nominated guitarist, Rod Harris Jr, speaks with When We Speak TV about his career as a musician. Website: www.rodharrisjr.com Twitter:  @rhjguitar Facebook:  @rhjguitar Instagram:  @rhjguitar YouTube:  @RodHarrisGuitar09

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SESAC Celebrates Songwriters and Publishers at 2019 Nashville Music Awards

News Source: SESAC

SESAC celebrated its songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed country and Americana songs at the company’s annual Nashville Music Awards, Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.
Justin Ebach was named SESAC’s Songwriter of the Year  for the second time, taking home his first award in 2017. Ebach’s chart-topping hits from the past year include “Good Girl,” recorded by Dustin Lynch and “Here Tonight,” recorded by Brett Young. The longest running No. 1 Country Airplay song of 2019, “Beautiful Crazy,” co-written by Wyatt Durrette III, published by Rosest Music, and recorded by Luke Combs was named SESAC Song of the Year. Warner Chappell Music took home the Publisher of the Year  accolade during the event, after previously winning the award in 2017.

(L-R) SESAC Sr. Director Creative Services Lydia Schultz, Rosanne Cash, Words & Music Songs is Big Deal's Pete Robinson and SESAC Sr. Director Creative Services ET Brown take photos onstage during the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for SESAC)

​Dustin Lynch was on hand to present Ebach with his award for Songwriter of the Year, and Song of the Year  and Publisher of the Year  awards were presented by SESAC executives Shannan Hatch and Sam Kling. Eric Church surprised his co-writer, Ray Wylie Hubbard, as he presented him with the award for his song “Desperate Man.”
The awards ceremony kicked off with a lot of energy as Blanco Brown performed his debut smash “The Git Up.” Jimmie Allen provided a moving rendition of his record-breaking debut single “Best Shot” on piano, alongside co-writer and fellow award winner Josh London. Ray Wylie Hubbard took the stage last to perform Eric Church’s “Desperate Man,” which he co-wrote with Church.
The festive event, hosted by Shannan Hatch, SESAC’s Vice President of Creative Services, honored top songwriters and publishers behind the year’s biggest hits in the genres of country and Americana. More than 500 songwriters, publishers, and industry professionals attended the awards celebration, sponsored in part by Sound Royalties, SunTrust, Sweetwater, Bose and Jostens.

Jimmie Allen performs onstage during the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for SESAC)

(L-R) SESAC Sr. Director Creative Services Lydia Schultz, Rosanne Cash, Words & Music Songs is Big Deal's Pete Robinson and SESAC Sr. Director Creative Services ET Brown take photos onstage during the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for SESAC)

Eric Church speaks onstage during the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ed Rode/Getty Images for SESAC)

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Jermaine Sain takes a selfie at SESAC Atlanta.

​About SESAC PRO: SESAC Performing Rights Organization is the second oldest PRO in the U.S. It drives efficiency in licensing for music users and enhances value for its affiliated writers, publishers and composers by providing timely, efficient royalty collection and distribution. SESAC represents over 30,000 songwriters and film composers from a broad range of genres including artists such as Adele, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, David Crosby, Rosanne Cash, Mariah Carey, Kesha, Lalah Hathaway, Christophe Beck, Gabriel Mann and many more. SESAC is a leader and innovator in music licensing that administers public performance, mechanical, and other rights through SESAC PRO and its affiliates including The Harry Fox Agency, Rumblefish, and Mint Digital Services. SESAC Holdings has offices in New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, London and Munich.

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Headkrack's "Ugly Xmas Sweater Birth Bash"-Saturday, December 14th

Headkrack's "Ugly Xmas Sweater Birth Bash"- Party with a purpose- Saturday, December 14th

ATLANTA, Georgia, December 7, 2019– Headkrack, a leading national media personality co-host of both the nationally syndicated, “Rickey Smiley Morning Show”,” Dish Nation” and new morning radio show launching January 6th 2020  has partnered with Atlanta Children’s Shelter to invite the community to help break the cycle of poverty for families facing homelessness this holiday season.  The 1st annual Headkrack’s “Ugly Xmas Sweater Birthday Bash” will be hosted on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 8p.m. to 2a.m. in Center Stage- Vinyl 1374 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta GA.  Tickets are available HERE

Headkrack’s “Ugly Xmas Sweater Birthday Bash” sponsored by Onet Lavi Entertainment LLC and RIdeas, LTD will benefit several families for the holidays.  Atlanta Children’s Shelter will receive donations, clothing, toys, and necessities from the event to stock their Holiday House Toy Drive an annual activity where homeless and formerly homeless families can come and shop ‘Free’. Founded in 1986, ACSATL provides free, quality day care, emotional support, an educational curriculum for homeless children, and focused social services for their families focusing on the long-term self-sufficiency of the family. They have cared for almost 8,000 children and provided services for more than 5,000 families since founded.
 
The event will be star studded and filled with live music from various past and present Hip-Hop.  Performances for the night include Big Gipp and Khujo from Goodie Mob.  A hip-hop group based in Atlanta, Georgia best known for their debut single “Cell Therapy”.  Black Rob an American Rapper formerly signed to Bad Boy best known for the 2000 single “Whoa!”.  High profile Atlanta DJ’s to include Jahlion Sound from the “Rickey Smiley Morning Show” and DJ Traci Steele from “Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta” as well as numerous surprise celebrities and a bunch of hilarious holiday games.  
 
​With so much to celebrate including his upcoming new syndicated morning radio show starting January 2020. 

Headkrack stated “I want to celebrate the change coming into my life for 2020 by changing the lives of our community, starting with the children of Atlanta during the holidays. It takes a strong village to raise children and ACSATL.org gets it”.

“We are delighted that Headkrack has chosen us and the families we serve during the Holiday Season.” said Ms. Jordan Martin, Marketing and Communication Coordinator at acsatl.org.

About Headkrack:  Originally from the Bronx, Headkrack is a cultural curator, media personality, actor, hop-hop artist and comedian.  While known for his charismatic straight talk, dynamic media persona, Headkrack is also a prolific lyricist with impressive freestyle skill to match.  Now living in Atlanta, Headkrack co-hosts both nationally syndicated programs “Rickey Smiley Morning Show” and "Dish Nation” featured in over 70+ markets. In January 2020, Headkrack will launch his new syndicated morning radio show.

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Join JFly & Friends on December 14th at St. James Live

Join JFly & Friends on December 14th at St. James Live in Atlanta, GA, for an electrifying night of incredible music. Friends gracing the stage with JFly will be
BK Jackson, Trey Daniels, Dahmeneekah, Martin Luther and many more!!

PURCHASE TICKETS BELOW:

JFly & Friends

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City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Seeks Teaching Artists for 2020 Saturday School for the Arts Program

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Want to Design the 2020 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt?

Atlanta Track Club Announces 2020 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Design Contest

Graphic designers, amateur artists and creative minds looking to have their work appear on Atlanta’s most famous T-shirt are invited to submit designs for the 2020 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Contest.
Submissions are now being accepted. Click here to submit a design.

The theme of this year’s AJC Peachtree Road Race is “Move Forward with Atlanta.” Submissions should illustrate the way in which the iconic event continues to shape and reflect growth and change in Atlanta.

“Following an unforgettable celebration of its 50th Running, the AJC Peachtree Road Race moves forward into the next 50 years of the iconic event,” said Race Director Rich Kenah. “The artist who wins this year’s contest will be a major storyline of the Peachtree’s new chapter.”

Artists can submit up to three designs between today and February 1, 2020. Detailed instructions including size, color limits and file types can be found here. A panel of judges from Atlanta Track Club, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the running community will choose five finalists. The five finalists will be voted on by the public in March with the winning design being revealed at the finish line of the 51st Running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race on July 4, 2020. The artist will win $1,000 and their work will forever be part of Peachtree history.

The AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt contest has been a beloved tradition at the world’s largest 10K since 1995. New York Times Bestselling Author Emily Giffin was last year’s winner in a special celebrity edition of the contest. “Lucky Bib,” The design she submitted with local artist and runner Tina Tait received the most votes in the history of the contest.

The 51st Running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2020. The race begins at Lenox Square and ends in Piedmont Park. Registration for Atlanta Track Club members as well as the lottery opens on March 15, 2020.

Event hashtag: #ajcprr

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ABOUT ATLANTA TRACK CLUB

Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit committed to creating an active and healthy Atlanta. Through running and walking, Atlanta Track Club motivates, inspires and engages the community to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

​With more than 30,000 members, Atlanta Track Club is the second largest running organization in the United States. In addition to the AJC Peachtree Road Race (peachtreeroadrace.org) – the largest 10K running event in the world, the Publix Atlanta Marathon, PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, Atlanta Track Club directs more than 30 events per year. Through the support of its members and volunteers, Atlanta Track Club also maintains a number of community initiatives including organizing and promoting the Kilometer Kids youth running program to metro Atlanta youth, honoring high school cross country and track and field athletes through Atlanta Track Club’s All-Metro Banquets and supporting the Grady Bicycle EMT program. For more information on Atlanta Track Club, visit atlantatrackclub.org.

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ABOUT AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE

The AJC Peachtree Road Race is a 10K event that takes place every Fourth of July in Atlanta, Georgia.  The first Peachtree was held in 1970 and featured 110 finishers. The AJC Peachtree Road Race is now the largest 10K running event in the world with 60,000 participants. ​

The AJC Peachtree Road Race is perhaps most famous for the coveted AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt, which is handed out to all the event finishers. For more information on the AJC Peachtree Road Race visit peachtreeroadrace.org or AJC.com/peachtree.    ​

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