You've sung the songs. You've watched the Broadway musicals. You've danced to jazz, blues, rock & roll, and the Great American Songbook. But chances are, you've never heard the remarkable story of how they came to be.

When Rivers Meet takes you on an unforgettable musical journey through the extraordinary partnership between Black and Jewish artists whose shared creativity, resilience, and vision helped shape the soundtrack of America.

Through breathtaking live performances by celebrated Atlanta jazz vocalist Karla Harris and acclaimed pianist Joe Alterman, along with captivating storytelling and surprising historical discoveries, you'll travel from the Mississippi Delta to Harlem, from Tin Pan Alley to the Brill Building, uncovering the connections that forever changed American music.

You'll laugh, learn, and hear familiar songs in an entirely new way as history comes alive through music.

Whether you're a lifelong jazz fan, a lover of American history, or simply looking for an unforgettable evening, When Rivers Meet will leave you inspired—and listening to the soundtrack of America with fresh ears.

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First Cousin of Anne Frank to speak about his book "Anne Frank's Family" Monday

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Author Talk: Vanessa Williams & Helen Willams present You Have No Idea: A Famous Daughter, Her No-Nonsense Mother, and How They Survived Pageants, Hollywood, Love, Loss (and Each Other)

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Author Talk: Caroline Stoessinger, A Century of Wisdom: Lessons from the Life of Alice Herz-Sommer, The World’s Oldest Living Holocaust Survivor

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Exclusive Premiere Screening: BULLY

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BlackTop Circus Improv

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The Between Flea Market at Hidden Treasures Country Store

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Second Saturdays at Spruill Gallery

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Allatoona - Live at Lemonade Days

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Blu Skies - Live at Lemonade Days

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The Mix - Live at Lemonade Days

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Jeannie Caryn - Live at Lemonade Days

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Tin River - Live at Lemonade Days

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Weped - Live at Lemonade Days

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Awaken Your Instincts with Dog Psychology 101

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Live On Stage-Annie, Jr

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Travel with Eloise Ballet Camp Ages 5-7

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Princess Diaries Ballet Camp

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Broadway Bound Musical Theater Camp

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Ooh La La, It's Fancy Nancy Ballet & Tap Camp

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Colors Festival of Arts

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Connecting the Dots: Exploring Chemical Evolution through Art

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Special Vewing of Tangled Ever After

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Huge Coca-Cola Memorabilia Show and Sale

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Yom Ha’Atzmaut - Israel Independence Day Celebration

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Dance Book Festival

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Jana Oliver Book Signing

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Alfresco Wine and Dine Special

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Book Discussion: The Good Earth

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Natural Collage Self Portrait

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Lemonade Days

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Earth Poetry with Stephen Wing

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Create A Living Wreath with Succulents

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Fused Jewelry Making A(2 part class)

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta presents Monday Mornings

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Jerry’s Habima Theatre: Guys & Dolls Jr

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