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Duluth Celebrates America at Scott Hudgens Park July 3rd

By | June 26, 2010 | Concert, Family Events, Festivals | No comments

2010 The City of Duluth is pleased to announce our Annual Duluth Celebrates America Event! The public is invited to attend this spectacular patriotic celebration that will end with a BANG on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Scott Hudgens Park which is conveniently located in River Green Business Park at 4545 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA, 30096. Convening at Scott Hudgens Park on its acres and acres of soccer field grounds fronting the Chattahoochee River, this celebration represents all that Duluth is proudly known to uphold: “Capture the Spirit of Good Living”.

Gates will open at 5 pm with a fabulous fireworks display at dusk.  Admission and Parking are FREE but monetary donations will be graciously accepted to help offset costs.  The stage show will begin promptly at 6 pm with the welcome by Mayor of Duluth, Ms. Nancy Harris and the singing of the National Anthem.  Festivities will include lots of family friendly activities: inflatable rides, rock wall, carnival games, pony rides, face painting, food vendors and live entertainment featuring:  Full Circle, Stephen Norwood and Metro Jazz Club. *NOTE: Activities and food will require a fee.

Full Circle is an incredible 7 piece band hailing from Athens, GA.  This high energy stage show consisting of rock style original and popular cover songs will get the crowd on their feet as they kick the celebration off in style.   For more information, visit www.turnfullcircle.com

Stephen Norwood is a rising R&B artist from Atlanta, GA.  Since the launch of his career in 2009, he has already performed on TV, Radio, at venues that have a knack for discovering great talent, Pre-game Concert for the Atlanta Braves, Opening Act for the legendary B.B King, named Macy’s Rising Star of 2009 and performed at the lighting of the Macy’s Great Tree on Thanksgiving which was televised nationally.   For more information, please visit www.stephennorwood.com.

Metro Jazz Club is more than just a 17-piece “Big Band”; they are a CLUB dedicated to the preservation of some of the best music ever composed. From the smoothest jazz and spirited rhythms of swing, to the powerhouse brass/rock of the 70’s and 80’s, they love sharing this classic horn sound with other music lovers. They have the power of thirteen horns, and a rhythm section that’s always in the pocket. Add to that the rich vocal stylings of Maxine Cummins, and the Metro Jazz Club has the perfect sound to entertain and get dancers of all ages out dancing.  For more information, please visit www.metrojazzclub.com.

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Mountain Park Honors American Workers this Labor Day Weekend With Special Fireworks Display

By | September 3, 2009 | Family Events | No comments

This Labor Day weekend, Stone Mountain Park honors the American spirit through a three-day celebration from September 5-7, highlighted by an extra long fireworks show and free concerts.  Featuring songs about working men and women, the extended fireworks display will be seen all three nights after the park’s famed Lasershow.  On Saturday, Sept. 5, the Last Blast of Summer concerts begin at 4:00 P.M. providing a variety of live entertainment presented by country TV channel, Great American Country (GAC), and contemporary country radio station, KICKS 101.5 FM. The fireworks, Lasershow Spectacular and concerts are free with $10 paid parking.

Songs that pay tribute to the contribution of American workers accompany the special fireworks celebration. The line-up includes Christina Aguilera’s “Car Wash,” Dolly Parton’s “9-5,” Craig Morgan’s “Little Bit of Life,” Bachman Turner Overdrive’s “Takin’ Care of Business,” Huey Lewis’ “Workin’ For A Livin’” and Loverboy’s “Working For the Weekend.”

On Saturday, Sept. 5, the Last Blast of Summer event features three free concerts followed by the Lasershow and fireworks. The event offers a variety of entertainers presented by GAC and KICKS 101.5 FM, including national recording artist Lane Turner, country trio Eden’s Edge and U.S. Navy Band patriotic favorite, Pride.

The concert headliner, Lane Turner, was most recently featured on the popular show The Next GAC Star. Turner will perform songs from his latest release including “Where’s A Sunset (When You Need One),” and “Little Book of Matches.” Nashville’s Eden’s Edge takes the stage before Lane Turner. The trio is driven by awe-inspiring musicianship, skillful songwriting and a dynamic live show Eden’s Edge is already embraced by audiences who sing along with every word. Pride, the U.S. Navy Band Southeast’s seven piece contemporary ensemble, is a high-energy unit with a repertoire of hits spanning 50 years, making it an ideal group to kick off the evening of concerts.

Last Blast of Summer line-up on Sept. 5 (times subject to change):

4:00 P.M.          U.S. Navy Band Southeast “Pride”

5:30 P.M.          Eden’s Edge

7:00 P.M.          Lane Turner

9:30 P.M.          Lasershow Spectacular with extended fireworks show

Families are invited to come early to enjoy all of the park’s attractions.  Popular attractions like Sky Hike and the Summit Skyride are open 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. all weekend long. A One-Day Adventure Pass, including access to all attractions, is $26 Adult / $21 Child.  For best ticket prices, visit your local Kroger.

Listed in Frommer’s 500 Places to Visit with Your Kids Before They Grow Up and cited by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of “35 Natural Wonders in Georgia You Must See…” Stone Mountain Park is located just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. To get to the park, take I-285 to exit 39B, Highway 78 East.  Stone Mountain Park is exit #8 on Highway 78. More information on Stone Mountain Park attractions including hours of operation, is available at stonemountainpark.com or at 770-498-5690.

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