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Music September 12, 2023

The beautiful pessimism at the heart of Jimmy Buffett’s music

by Drew M. Dalton, Dominican University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the death of Jimmy Buffett, the feathers of his loyal network of fans…

Music August 16, 2023

3 ways AI is transforming music

by Jason Palamara, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Each fall, I begin my course on the intersection of music and artificial intelligence by…

Tamara Dworetz stands armed outstretched on a podium in front of a small orchestra

Music August 11, 2023

Marietta-based Georgia Philharmonic announces its 2023-2024 season, including a return to Dragon Con

The Georgia Philharmonic, which performs in Lassiter Hall in Marietta, announced its 2023-2024 season, which includes a return to this year’s Dragon Con on Saturday, September 2. Atlanta native Tamara…

Music July 29, 2023

Marietta’s Strand Theatre presents “Jukebox Giants: Motown & More”

Marietta’s Strand Theatre will present Jukebox Giants: Motown & More! August 11-20, 2023. The Strand is located on Marietta Square at 117 North Park Square, Marietta, 30060, directly across from…

Music July 26, 2023

Cellist from Marietta Elementary school among 16 young musicians in Franklin Pond Summer Finale Showcase

Sixteen young musicians, including Juno Chen, a cellist from Marietta Elementary School, will perform at the Franklin Pond Chamber Music annual Summer Finale Showcase on Sunday, July 30, at 3 p.m. in…

Music July 24, 2023

Tony Bennett: the timeless visionary who, with a nod to America’s musical heritage, embraced the future

by Jose Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., D.Min., University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the history of American popular music, there have been few…

Music May 25, 2023

Georgia Symphony Orchestra announces the schedule for its 2023-2024 season

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra issued the following news release announcing its 2023-2024 season: Marietta, GA, May 25, 2023 – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) proudly announces the 2023-2024 season schedule for…

Front glass doorway of the Cobb County Civic Center

Music May 25, 2023

Streaming video from Cobb’s Jenny Anderson Theatre wins Telly Award for Best Long-Form Entertainment

The Telly Awards announced that the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre’s streaming production of THE WILD PARTY has received a Telly Award for Best Long-Form Entertainment. The Telly Awards recognize excellence…

Poster for the GSO's performances of Carmina Burana

Music May 11, 2023

Georgia Symphony Orchestra will cap off season with two performances of Carmina Burana

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following press release about the conclusion of their 72nd season: Marietta, GA, May 8, 2023 – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will celebrate the conclusion…

Music April 24, 2023

Five students from Cobb County among young performers in chamber music concert next Sunday

Five students from four high schools in Cobb County: Kell, Lassiter, Marietta, and Walton, will participate in a prestigious concert next Sunday. On April 30 at 3 p.m., Franklin Pond…

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