The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church Brings Outdoor Gospel Jazz to East Lake Community

“Gospel Jazz on the Lot” to feature headliner T. Renee Crutcher and performances by JK and the Groove Master Band, Our New Dimensions and other local talent

It isn’t every day that a church celebrates 100 years of being a beacon of hope to the community and where residents can enjoy a Chastain Park-like jazz concert in their own backyard.  But both of these events will happen in the East Lake community in DeKalb County because of The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church.

In celebration of the 100th anniversary, The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, at 1879 Glenwood Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA will host “Gospel Jazz on the Lot” at 6 p.m. on June 14. Entertainers for the evening include T. Renee Crutcher, feature headliner; and other performances will include JK and the Groove Master Band, Our New Dimensions, and other local talent. 

This event also is a way to celebrate Father’s Day. Sometimes men will complain that there isn’t enough attention paid to Father’s Day, so this Gospel Jazz concert is a great opportunity to honor and celebrate the fathers’ in your life during the Father’s Day weekend

“This is a big year for us, so we wanted to do something outside of the box to celebrate our centennial anniversary,” said Miranda Mack McKenzie, 100th Anniversary Committee co-chairwoman and concert chairwoman. “This is the first time that we’ve hosted something like this and we’re looking forward to bringing the atmosphere of the Chastain Park concerts that everyone loves right here to The Grove and the East Lake community at-large,” McKenzie added.

Reserved table seating for the concert is available for $15 - $35 per person. Reserved tables for 8 are available for $120 - $280. Attendees who wish to bring their own chairs, may enjoy the concert for $10 per person. Tickets are available in the Kingdom Connection Bookstore at The Grove and online (www.pineygrovebapt.org/announcements/gospel-jazz-on-the-lot).  Concert-goers are invited to bring their own refreshments or to purchase food and beverages from our on-site vendors.

The Grove will celebrate its official centennial anniversary in August and move into its new sanctuary on the church campus on August 2.  Other events surrounding the opening of the new church will be held through out the month of August.
For more information, please contact Miranda Mack McKenzie at mirandamck@aol.com, 404.433.7163.