Chattahoochee Nature Center Launches Concert Series

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The Chattahoochee Nature Center will soon launch its own concert series, which will also serve as a way to help local charities.

The Rhythms on the River Concert Series, which stems from a partnership with Atlanta Plays It Forward, will start Sunday, April 19.

The first show will feature a Shower of Stars from the Jazz Jones Legacy. The series will take place at 6 p.m. one Sunday per month from May to September at the nature center’s Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion.

Residents can bring their own picnic and table coverings and organizers will provide the table and chairs at the pavilion.

Attendees will meet several of Atlanta’s best vocalists, Melanie Dobbins, Brandon DeGroff, Michele GlenDe and Alvin Maddox, who will bring you a vibrant evening of cabaret music at this intimate “Chastain-style setting,” the nature center said in its press

“We look forward to this new concert series to provide a new musical venue for North Fulton and East Cobb residents looking for culture and a place to enjoy an evening out in nature,” said Lynn McIntyre, senior director of the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

During each of the concert series installment, a different local organization will serve as the charity that specific show will benefit.

The organization that will receive proceeds from the April 19 show is North Fulton Community Charities.

The center will have beer and wine on sale at each concert, so patrons will be able to enjoy adult beverages with their picnics. Outside adult beverages cannot be brought into the nature center.

Tickets can be purchased online in advance of each show.

Upcoming shows include:

• Sunday, May 24 — Satin Alley Jazz: this mixed vocal ensemble performs choral jazz from the 30’s, 40s, 50’s and beyond. This wonderful night of memorable music features 12 vocalists and musicians under the talented direction of Don Brainerd, who will bring choral big band jazz to life! This show benefits the Star House Foundation.
• Sunday, June 21 — The Reflections: Big Band Swing: this show includes a 16 piece Big Band with vocalist. This performance benefits the Child Development Association.
• Sunday, July 19 — Capital City Xpress: Music of the swing and Big Band Era: this swinging show benefits the Auditory Verbal Center.
• Sunday, August 16 — Pieces of Eight, A Shag Dance Party: kick up your heels and help us enjoy music designed to dance to and remember, proceeds from this show benefit Camp Sunshine.
• Sunday, September 20 — Divas of Swing with the Jazz Jones Legacy: these jazz vocalists sing the songs made famous by many legendary swing Divas. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta will be the beneficiary of this performance.

Pavilion level seating choices include tables for two: $40; table for four: $75; table for six: $110; and table for eight: $145.

Additional single seating is available. General admission seating on the lawn is $15, but attendees must bring their own low lawn chairs.

Corporate sponsorships are available. Additional information can be found at www.AtlantaPlaysItForward.org.

Photo credit: Chattahoochee Nature Center