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Year of the United Kingdom: Examining Two Texts that Changed the World — ‘The Wealth of Nations’ and the Declaration of Independence
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An exceptional storyteller, Étienne Minoungou stands alone against the world, determined to talk to it. He speaks to give voice to the life he went through after leaving Africa to come back with a message of hope. He embodies the philosophical and poetic thought of Felwine Sarr, who wrote this Speech to African nations like […]
Africa’s Powerful Female A Cappella Group Nobuntu, the female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe, has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, […]
The Spirit of Smooth Jazz Join Rialto Center for the Arts for a performance by Ten Time Grammy Award Winner, Arturo Sandoval. Arturo Sandoval is an Afro-Cuban jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer. He was a protégé of the legendary NEA Jazz Master Dizzy Gillespie, the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval recently released a […]
Arís Theatre and ASW Distillery invite you to Burns Night 2023! Join to honor the life and work of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Held on his birthday, January 25th, Burns Night will feature a superb lineup of music, poetry, food, and whiskey. Like past celebrations, Arís Theatre is set to entertain with live […]
The World Against Trafficking Art Exhibit, hosted in the historic Underground Atlanta, will be divided into four sections: the journey, the trade, the aftermath, and the hope. The World Against Trafficking exhibition is a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about the human trafficking crisis interactively and memorably. Human trafficking is an urgent global issue, […]
Join the High Museum of Art for the first solo exhibition at an American museum for sculptor and printmaker Bruce Onobrakpeya (born 1932), one of the fathers of Nigerian modernism and a founding member of the Zaria Art Society, an art collective that developed the “natural synthesis” aesthetic that came to define early postcolonial Nigerian […]
Join Goethe-Zentrum for the opening of the art photography exhibition: "Barbara Dombrowski: "Tropic Ice - Dialog between Places Affected by Climate Change" Man-made climate change not only poses a massive threat to nature, ecosystems and biodiversity, but above all to people themselves. In order to give people a face and to show that everything is […]
This lecture by Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Curator of Collections, John Daniel Tilford, will examine numerous works in the exhibition "Indian Miniatures from the Mehta Collection," which were once in the collection of the great curator and scholar, Ananda K. Coomaraswamy.
Come join Kamay Arts and Music Festival for a blast of amazing Southeast Asian American art and culture! It's a free celebration taking place at Underground Atlanta, an historic four-block radius of arts, entertainment, and shopping in the Five Points neighborhood of downtown Atlanta, GA. With incredible murals, art exhibits, and a dance floor with […]
The Children's Museum of Atlanta is pleased to announce the United Nations of Play is back! Grab a ticket and travel around the globe to celebrate diversity in Atlanta and around the world. This year will feature partner organizations and activities highlighting The Bahamas, Germany, Ghana, and Pakistan. Experience art, music, geography, and lots of fun from […]
The Bakery Atlanta, a collective of artists, curators, and administrators, is hosting a ‘Printmaking for Palestine’ workshop. Participants will learn printmaking techniques from local artist Jasmin Warnock, and create individual […]
Created by Yamoussa Bangoura and inspired by daily life in his native Guinea, “Afrique en Cirque” (Africa in Circus) presented by performers of Cirque Kalabanté portrays the beauty, youth and artistry of West African culture. The […]
The news is full of images and stories of people having to flee their homes because of war, hunger, or disease. Many of us have normalized the sight to such an extent that we barely notice it anymore. But what does it feel like to actually have to leave your home and everything – also […]
Throughout history, Cyprus has been variously described as ‘the island of love’, ‘the birthplace of Aphrodite’, ‘the blessed isle’, ‘the land of lemon and olive trees’, among many other things. But in the past half century, Cyprus has also been known as a land of pain and sorrow; an island of division and loss. On […]
This Saturday, May 10, from 4 - 7 PM, the newly established Edgewood Arts District will host its inaugural Edgewood Art Walk, a shared effort among organizations demonstrating the spirit of openness and collaboration in our growing creative community. Works by Atlanta artist, Christie Harwell, and Senegalese artists Laye Thioune and Audrey d'Erneville will be featured. Art Walk visitors are invited […]
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra welcomes the extraordinary piano virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin from Québec, who brings volcanic energy together with aching lyricism for an unforgettable concert experience. He performs Bartók's Piano Concerto No. 3, a piece overflowing with dazzling pianism and boisterous good cheer. Guest conductor Marzena Diakun opens the evening with Weinberg’s raucous Rhapsody on Moldovan […]
Join the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA) for an unforgettable evening of conversation, reflection, and cultural resonance at Portraits of Belonging: A Diasporic Dialogue on Memory, Sport, & Art. This special event brings together two visionary forces whose work transcends disciplines and borders—uniting art, heritage, and the enduring power of memory. This experience promises […]
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art Founder's Day Celebration will honor the museum's founder Sara Douglass Thomas on Saturday, June 12th. Highlights Include:
It's widely agreed that the center of philosophy in the United Kingdom, during the Enlightenment, was Scotland rather than England. This lecture will explain why, focusing on the work of […]
Join VOCES8, an internationally renowned British vocal ensemble and YouTube sensations, in their fourth concert at the Cathedral of St. Philip. One of the world’s most celebrated choirs presents a […]
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