Curtis Jones Featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART!

Curtis Jones was featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART! on July 29, 2017.  Click the links to enjoy the PHOTOS and MUSIC VIDEOS.

Artist Statement:

Curtis Jones is the most original guitarist since Django Reinhardt, and the most technical since Al DI Meola. In short Curtis is one of the best guitarist on the planet" -John at Live 365.        

Curtis Jones reins as the most highly-respected flatpicking guitarist on the planet, expanding on the legacy forged by musicians such as Doc Watson and Tony Rice.  Jones is often called by fans and critics alike, “the world’s fastest and cleanest” acoustic guitarist, an extraordinary technique that he both teaches and brings to his contemporary guitar performances and productions.  But speed is only a small part of what Curtis can do.  Through his pure guitar mastery, he has the ability to weave in and out of Jazz, Flamenco, and World Music styles in a way that is more original than anything that has been heard since Django Reinhardt, while taking the listener to a world of complete beauty, passion, grace and fire.

Improv-O-Rama Cast Announced

Join the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council for both a fundraiser and a hilarious night out with audience participation, jokes and surprises! All of the fun of “Whose Line is It Anyway” right here in Smyrna. Improv-O-Rama is a night filled with unscripted comedy theatre that is both uproariously funny and totally off the cuff! Our trio of award-winning improvisers take the stage and make up the entire show on the spot in front of a live audience. We are thrilled to announce the cast today.

Sarah Ackerman

Sarah started doing improv in 2012 because she needed something impressive to talk about with her family at Thanksgiving dinner. She has since learned the meaning of the word ‘impressive’. Locally, Sarah has worked at Dad’s Garage Theatre company. Off stage, her grandma is convinced she can wrestle bears!

Maged Roushdi

Maged is an improviser at Dad's Garage Theatre company. He has Recent credits in Karon the Barbarian and Invasion Christmas Carol at Dad's. He is part of the comedic duo Uncle Ax and Maged the Dragon. He is a big fan of dragons.

Spencer G. Stephens

Spencer is a local actor who has also been doing Improv since he took his first class at Dad's Garage Theatre in 2000. There, he serves as a member of the General Company and has performed throughout Atlanta for the past 17 years. He is also an accomplished singer, puppeteer, composer and educator. Some of his best friends are puppets.

Kimberlye McKinney and Shellton LaBron Featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART!

Kimberlye McKinney and Shellton LaBron were featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART! on July 22, 2017.  Click the links to enjoy the PHOTOS and MUSIC VIDEOS.

Musician Statement:

Kimberlye McKinney is a woman of strength, power and unlimited energy whose music is defined as edgy, classy and fun. The female saxophonist, songwriter, and producer; has a fresh sound, fresh face, and steps over ordinary into extraordinary.

In her pursuit to musical greatness, Kimberlye has shared the stage with many greats and many nationally known artists. A woman comprised of “eclectic” variations, Kimberlye McKinney is a treasure packed and running over with the rarest form of exquisite jewels you will ever discover in music!

Artist Statement:

I was born in Statesboro, GA. I am visual artist, artisan, inventor and poet. I would consider my art to be mostly conceptual and innovative with bold colors and stylized renderings. I've lived mostly in the Southeast, including Florida and South Carolina. I matriculated in the early years in Georgia and completed my Bachelor of Science degrees at SC State University. While attending college, I earned two diplomas, one concentrating in Marketing and the other concentrating in Fashion Merchandising. Later when I moved to Atlanta, GA, I completed my Associates of Arts Degree in Fashion Design at Bauder College. There I read, researched and proposed doing more in the field of Fine Art. As a small child I remember questioning my mother on why I could not draw like my brother (or paint as she did), so she said to me, "You won't know until you try." From there my interest sparked, my skills blossomed, and exploration began.

Lexi Street and Sue Pezely Featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART!

Lexi Street and Sue Pezely were featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART! on July 15, 2017.  Click the links to enjoy the PHOTOS and MUSIC VIDEOS.

Musician Statement:

In the get down & deep south, just outside Atlanta, Georgia (pronounced Jaw-jah) is music that will make you want get up... to go get a drink so you can sit back down to relax. Street writes bitter sweet music about love and just being human. Influenced by sounds of Lily Allen, Johnny Cash, Chris Isaak and the XX. Their lastest project titled Fù Fù is the creative project of Lexi Street and Brooklyn based musician Geoff Israel. Sharing files up and down the East Coast to work together. Currently working on a new single in the studio to be released Spring 2016. Contact Lexi Street for Full Band and Acoustic shows. email@lexistreet.com or 770-912-4454.

Artist Statement:

Sue has been a resident of Smyrna, Georgia for 18 years. In the past few years, she has developed a popular portfolio of watercolors of local Smyrna historic sites, as well as landscapes of travels from both her friends and herself. These images are available in prints - as well as decorative household items such as coffee mugs, trivets, and coasters.

Sue has maintained a passion for art and music throughout her life - she has focused in the areas of drawing, painting and photography, as well as being an avid piano player. She studied part-time at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC and participated in several printmaking shows there. She enjoys creating images that invoke a warm, emotional connection for the viewer. Her pastel work has won awards in Foley, Alabama, and Covington, Georgia. Sue's work is on display at Mezza Luna Pasta and Seafood Restaurant, as well as available for sale at The Nest Home and Garden - both of which are in Smyrna, Georgia.

Curtis and Kim Jones Featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART!

Curtis and Kim Jones were featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART! on July 8, 2017.  Click the links to enjoy the PHOTOS and MUSIC VIDEOS.

Artist Statement:

Curtis Jones is the most original guitarist since Django Reinhardt, and the most technical since Al DI Meola. In short Curtis is one of the best guitarist on the planet" -John at Live 365.        

Curtis Jones reins as the most highly-respected flatpicking guitarist on the planet, expanding on the legacy forged by musicians such as Doc Watson and Tony Rice.  Jones is often called by fans and critics alike, “the world’s fastest and cleanest” acoustic guitarist, an extraordinary technique that he both teaches and brings to his contemporary guitar performances and productions.  But speed is only a small part of what Curtis can do.  Through his pure guitar mastery, he has the ability to weave in and out of Jazz, Flamenco, and World Music styles in a way that is more original than anything that has been heard since Django Reinhardt, while taking the listener to a world of complete beauty, passion, grace and fire.

Bailey Player and Jenna Mason Featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART!

Bailey Player and Jenna Mason were featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART! on July 1, 2017.  Click the links to enjoy the PHOTOS and MUSIC VIDEOS.

Musician Statement:

Bailey Player is a singer/songwriter born and raised in the Atlanta area. He has performed at clubs, bars, weddings, and even the occasional dinner party for the past 20 years. He currently works as an English teacher at Pace Academy and lives in Smyrna with his wife and four beautiful dogs. 

Artist Statement:

Jenna Mason is a mother and career woman who resides in Kennesaw, GA.  She grew up in Athens, GA as the middle child amongst three girls.  Always a bright young woman with a creative spirit, she studied art in high school before attending Georgia Tech where she studied Chemistry.  In addition to spending time with her family and her art, Jenna also enjoys reading, playing tennis and cooking – especially baking. 

Jenna's professional career started in Cincinnati, Ohio with Procter & Gamble and also includes other successful organizations like UCB Pharmaceuticals and Medallia.  Although she has enjoyed much success in corporate America, Jenna has always struggled with fitting in with the traditional corporate culture and enjoys having a creative outlet.  Painting allows her to focus her mind and escape from her wonderful, yet hectic, life.

Jenna's comes from a family of artists, most notably her Nono (maternal grandmother), who is her inspiration.  Her work is also inspired and supported by her amazing husband, four beautiful children and her lovable cats.  She paints a variety of diverse subjects including beautiful flowers, birds, boats, fishing lures, sports, and also does custom pieces upon request.  She hopes her paintings will bring you as much joy in viewing them as they have brought her in creating them.