Ray Charles Performing Arts Center

Atlanta Freedom Bands’ Concert
Band will mark our nation’s 250th&nbsp;anniversary with a concert titled&nbsp;“Americans We: Celebrating Our Shared
Story in Music”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Taking place
on&nbsp;Saturday, June
20, at the Ray Charles Performing Arts
Center at Morehouse College, this Semiquincentennial musical offering features
a diverse array of composers representing a wide array of American voices in
music.
This will NOT be your typical
patriotic concert.&nbsp; We have something unique to offer our community.&nbsp;
Our concert celebrates the diversity, the varied voices, and shared stories
that make up our country.&nbsp; The music will challenge, inform, entertain,
and delight.
The program’s centerpiece is the
premiere of a work AFB has commissioned for the occasion,&nbsp;“We the People” by Christopher Kyle
Green. 
The program features legendary
composers such as&nbsp;Florence
Price&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aaron Copland&nbsp;paired with today’s counterparts such as&nbsp;Erica Svanoe, Quincy Hilliard, Omar
Thomas, and Chandler Wilson.&nbsp; The
selections tell the stories of women who dared to expand beyond their
traditional roles, the achievements of the African American community,&nbsp;Marsha P. Johnson&nbsp;(an important early activist in the transgender
community), and more.
Led by&nbsp;Artistic Director O’Shae Best&nbsp;in his first season with the ensemble, AFB’s
Concert Band will bring these stories spanning the breadth of our nation to
life.

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Atlanta Freedom Bands’ Concert
Band will mark our nation’s 250th anniversary with a concert titled “Americans We: Celebrating...

Americans We: Celebrating Our Shared Story in Music

SCADshow

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial&nbsp;is the unforgettable story of a lost little alien, E.T., who befriends a lonely 10-year-old boy as he tries to find a way home. A luminous blend of science fiction spectacle and intimate suburban fable, Steven Spielberg crafted a modern fairytale rich with both cosmic possibility and domestic tenderness, winning Academy Awards for Best Sound, Best Score, and Best Visual Effects — and giving Spielberg’s esteemed production house Amblin Entertainment its unmistakable logo.
Tickets for the film, part of the SCADshow Summer series, are free for SCAD Card holders; $5 for other students, seniors, and military; and $8 for the general public.

Local Event: SCADshow Summer Series: E.T.

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SCADshow Summer Series: E.T.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is the unforgettable story of a lost little alien, E.T., who befriends a lonely 10-year-old boy as...

Singularly focused on his work and neglectful of his family, corporate lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams) gets the surprise of a lifetime when his young children are kidnapped by Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman). Learning of his childhood as Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, Peter journeys back to Neverland to search for his children, confront a forgotten past, and find his inner child once again. Now considered a cult classic, Steven Spielberg’s foray into the fantastical garnered five Academy Award nominations: Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup, Best Visual Effects, and Best Original Song.
Tickets for the film, part of the SCADshow Summer series, are free for SCAD Card holders; $5 for other students, seniors, and military; and $8 for the general public.

Local Event: SCADshow Summer Series: Hook

SCADshow Summer Series: Hook

Singularly focused on his work and neglectful of his family, corporate lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams) gets the surprise...

Life Space Hope and Wellness Center

Come join us for a day filled with delicious plant-based food, exciting workshops, and fun activities. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just curious about this lifestyle, this event is perfect for you!
Don't miss out on the chance to try mouth-watering vegan dishes, learn from experts in the field, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Local Event: Vegan Life Festival 2026

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Vegan Life Festival 2026

Come join us for a day filled with delicious plant-based food, exciting workshops, and fun activities. Whether you're a...

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