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Beverly Guitar Watkins
Thu., May 23, 8 p.m.Blues/Jazz
Beverly "Guitar" Watkins is the Georgia Music Legend Award Winner. If you've never seen a blues lady who can play guitar behind her head, belt out powerful songs and lay down James Brown steps, you've never been in the audience when Beverly Guitar Watkins was burning down the house. As a teen she teamed up with the legendary Piano Red and has rocked venues with the best of them for five decades. Free
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An Evening with Quincy Jones & Friends
Thu., May 23, 8 p.m.Hip-hop/Soul
I once had the pleasure of talking to Quincy Jones. We barely got into his extensive history: How he put his stamp all over the late 20th century producing albums for the King of Pop, scoring 33 films, and bopping around Europe broke and hungry in his early bandleader days. A few of his longtime collaborators will attempt to cover a smidgen of that history at the Cancer Society's 100th Anniversary Concert in his honor. Good luck.
$69.60-$144.50
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International Noise Conference American Tour
Thu., May 23, 9 p.m.Rock/Pop
Featuring Laundry Room Squelchers, downers, Heavy Light, Justin Waters, Cursory, Rin Larping, Suffer Bomb Damage, Hopi Tovald, Yakuza Dance Mob, Magicicada, and Tyler Keen. Free
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La Belle Soiree
Thu., May 23Benefits
Fundraising event to feature Watershed's Joe Truex as Guest Chef.
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Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Free S’mores
Thu., May 23, 5 p.m.Food and Drink
For a special Grilled Cheese Night on Thurs., May 23, Jenny Levison is serving her three all-time favorite gourmet grilled combinations from 5-10 p.m. Guests will choose from: maple-glazed bacon, Vermont cheddar, and homemade raspberry Grand Manier jam; grilled pimento cheese and tomato in pan de mie; and grilled vegetables, smoked gouda and pesto. To end on a sweet note, guests will also enjoy free s'mores around the campfire. Free
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Cunningham Henson Duo:
Thu., May 23, 6 p.m.
404-874-7828Folk/Country
Grab a fiddle, a mandolin, a guitar, a banjo, a dobro, an upright bass, or all of the above and come on down to our weekly pickin' party. Or just bring yourself and enjoy some good food, tasty drinks, and the best damn acoustic bluegrass jam in Atlanta! The pickin' starts at 6pm, then the Cunningham Henson Duo take the stage at 8pm. Looking for an outlet from the confines of "gun for hire mussos", Atlanta guitarist Steve Cunningham and bassist Rob Henson have formed a musical gumbo duo to express a level of artistry rarely utilized in their careers as in-demand sidemen and session musicians. This duo offers a unique instrumental approach where they present familiar melodies and songs of all styles in a way that sounds fresh, exciting and at the same time understated. You might say it has a way of "sneaking up behind your ears" and giving you a most welcome surprise! $5 at door
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Midtown Dialogue: The Future of Work
Thu., May 23, 6 p.m. 404-892-0050Organizations
Don't miss this unique mixer and conversation about our changing workplace - from developing flexible co-working spaces for an independent workforce to the ways corporations are building in mechanisms for collaboration, entrepreneurship and creative problem solving. Join us afterwards in a discussion with Midtown thought leaders - bring your questions and share your own experiences. RSVP today!
Free
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Carving a Niche: Modern Talent and Timeless Skills
Thu., May 23, 6:30 p.m.Lectures
Jerry Johnson has been a wood carver for 11 years. He is a member of the Atlanta woodcarvers and is a past president. Free
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Krysta Nick, the Reagor Brothers, Dag Nation, From Ashes To Flames, Newton Dynamic, Paths Left Undone, Plaid Rabbit, Kardi & RoyalSoundBand
Thu., May 23, 6:30 p.m.Rock/Pop
$13
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Personality Powered Networking in Atlanta
Thu., May 23, 7 p.m. 312-476-9385Festivals/Events, Special Events, Lectures
The Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals and Identity Engineers presents Personality Powered Networking. Dubbed as the eHarmony of networking, Personality Powered Networking is a networking event designed to help professionals make meaningful business connections. Learn your personality type and how it relates to others, then use this information to network with other professionals based on compatibility. Event will be facilitated by Jason William Johnson, M.A. of Identity Engineers, a Chicago area psychological design firm.
Free
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Summer Solo Shows
Thu., May 23, 7 p.m. 404-591-3809Visual Arts
LiShinault, Corlia Potgeiter Kock, Nancy Blum, & Alan White are showing art in adjoining rooms. Opening reception May 23 @ 7-9pm. LiShinault art is featured in The Encore Room. There will be wine and light refreshments.
Free
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Chatham County Line:
Thu., May 23, 8 p.m. 404-478-2749Folk/Country
This North Carolina quartet fuses old-time, gather-‘round-the-microphone bluegrass with a love for traditional and ever-evolving American handmade music. $15 in advance / $17 at the door
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