Eagle Scout Candidate and The Hammonds House Partner to Honor African American Artists

"My son, Ted Hobbs recently completed and presented his Eagle Scout project to his beneficiary, Hammonds House Museum. It is quite an accomplishment and partnership amongst the organizations involved."

(Submitted by a reader and parent just like you!  If you want to submit your story, just go to the Announcements page!) Dear Cascade Patch, My son, Ted Hobbs, recently completed and presented his Eagle Scout project to his beneficiary, Hammonds House Museum. It is quite an accomplishment and partnership amongst the organizations involved. Hammonds House Museum, located in Historic West End, and Boy Scout Troup 232 based at Northwest Presbyterian Church celebrated the dedication of four benches crafted by Eagle Scout candidate and Pace Academy student Ted Hobbs commemorating the contributions of African American artists from the Museum’s collection. Hobbs, who has been a Troop member for 5 years, spent the past 4 months on site review, …

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'Homecoming' Exhibition at Hammonds House Ending Soon

The exhibit features photographs, on loan from the Auburn Avenue Research Library, from as far back as the 1860s.

"Homecoming: African American Family History in Georgia" ends May 5 at Hammonds House Museum. The exhibit "documents and pays homage to an incredible achievement – the survival of kinship ties and family pride among black people through the horrific experience of slavery," Hammonds House writes on its website. "Up until 1978 when the project that collected these photographs was launched, there had been relatively little research on the African American family."        

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Hammonds House and The Wren’s Nest are Free this Saturday - Support our Local Treasures

The annual Phoenix Flies event provides opportunities this month for patrons to visit many of Atlanta's historical, cultural, and artistic centers free of charge

Hammonds House Museum and The Wren's Nest are partnering for the first time to offer guided and self-guided tours for free, as part of the Decennial Phoenix Flies: A City-Wide Celebration of Living Landmarks event this month. Starting on March 9 and running thru March 24, Hammonds House Museum and The Wren's Nest will be preservation partners as part of a unique annual celebration of Atlanta’s historic assets.  In a public release, Serena Garcia from Hammonds House said that, "this year marks Hammonds House Museum’s 25th anniversary and its first year participating in Phoenix Flies."  Hammonds House Museum will offer guided tours on March 9 and 16 at 1pm and 2:30pm by reservation only.  Self-guided tours are available both days from 1 pm-…

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Get Out! Your Weekend Plans Are Here

The long week is over and the weekend is almost here, No plans? Not to worry, Cascade Patch has you covered.

1) Friday Night Jazz on the Patio: When/Where: Landon’s Restaurant and Bar; 3752 Cascade Road, suite 100; Friday 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Event: Come on out to Landon's and enjoy a late night fall Friday event featuring the jazz band "Koda." You will enjoy the atmosphere and get mesmerized by the band's musical style while sipping on fine wine and eating appetizers and great American cuisine at our own, African-American owned fine dining experience. Enjoy the patio scene where Koda will be right in front of you, or relax in the restaurant or bar area and enjoy from afar. Before the band hits the patio please enjoy drink and appetizer specials at the bar during happy hour, which is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please visit www.landonsrestaurant.com …

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Get Out! Labor Day Weekend Planner

The long week is coming to an end and Labor Day weekend is almost here, No plans? Not to worry, Cascade Patch has you covered.

1) House in Perkerson Park Where/When: Perkerson Park, 770 Deckner Avenue; Sunday, Noon – 8p.m. The Event: It's about to go down! This Sunday, before all the Labor Day events and all the recognition of what labor has meant to this country, come on over to Perkerson Park for "House in the Park." Welcome to the annual House in the Park event. Come ready to dance that dance, as DJs Kai Alice, Kemit, Ramon Rawsoul and Salah Ananse make the park come alive with their mixing styles, funky beats and soulful sounds. This event brings together creative DJs, creative artist and a diverse audience ready for the feel of house music. The vision of this event, started in 2005, is to offer House Music as a gift to the city and supportive fans. No matter …

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Get Out! Your Weekend Plans Are Here

The long week is over and the weekend is almost here, No plans? Not to worry, Cascade Patch has you covered.

1) Kinshasa Symphony: Where/When: High Museum of Art, Rich Theatre; 1280 Peachtree Street; Saturday, 8 pm. The Event: The High Museum welcomes you to the viewing of Radcliffe Bailey Film Series: Kinshasa Symphony here at the High Museum of Art. This film follows Central Africa’s only symphony Orchestra as they prepare to celebrate the Congo’s (formally Zaire) Independence Day anniversary.  Radcliffe’s lens shows The Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste of Kinshasa preparing and playing in a major open air concert for the celebration to thousands. His film shows the how people of different backgrounds come together through music and play in this urban setting. Please enjoy this film series. Price: $7 General admission and $6 for seniors and …

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Arts Anyone?

Opening Reception Sunday for Acclaimed Artist Michael D. Harris

A member of the internationally-recognized AfriCOBRA artists' movement, author, painter, history professor Michael D. Harris will meet with art lovers to share his new work entitled "Equal Rites."

The Hammonds House will unveil a new exhibition—"Equal Rites: The Art of Michael D. Harris"—Sunday at the popular Historic West End museum. The National Black Arts Festival supported opening at the museum, 503 Peeples St., is 2-5 p.m. and it includes an "Artist's Talk and Creative Mix" at 3 p.m. The exhibit is set to run through Sept. 11. Harris is author of Colored Pictures: Race and Visual Representation (2003). According to Harris' website, he also has contributed to or co-authored a number of publications andhas had articles on contemporary African art and African-American art published in a number of books and journals. Harris has been a member of the artist collective, AfriCOBRA since 1979, and has shown his work all over the United …

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Great Father's Day Activities for Southwest Atlantans

Family-friendly weekend events right here for Cascade Patchers.

In celebration of Father's Day weekend, Cascade Patch has compiled a list of events to entertain the kids and honor dad as well. Enjoy! Giwayen Mata's A Salute To Our Men: WHEN: Sunday, June 19, 3pm WHERE: Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331 SPECIFICS: African inspired songs, dances, and prose all in celebration of the men in our lives, whether they are our fathers, brothers, sons, husbands, uncles, or friends. A sign language interpreter will be present for those who are hearing impaired. COST: $20 in advance for seniors, students with ID,and children 10 and under; $25 in advance for everyone else; $28 at door CONTACT: Call 404-604-9364 for more information. A Heavy Grace, a Shallow Home: WHEN: Tues – Fri, 10am – …

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Get Out! Your Weekend Plans are Here

It's summertime, the long week is almost over and the weekend is here. What do you have planned? Not to worry, Cascade Patch has you covered.

1) Daniel Minter Exhibit @ Hammonds House: Where/When: Hammonds House Museum, 503 Peeples Street, Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Event: A Heavy Grace, A Shallow Home is the current exhibit being showcased at the Hammonds House Museum. The artist is Daniel Minter, the 2010 Art Auction Merit Award Winner whose work is rooted in virtual thoughts and visual memory which explores the past, both the African and American black as well as having more recent events in black culture and history all meeting together. Please visit the Museum and see why this artist work was chosen for the Merit award and enjoy what this Southwest Atlanta gem has to offer. Pricing: Exhibit is $4 for adults and $2 for children, students and seniors. For more information …

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Get Out!! Your Weekend Plans Are Here

Cascade Patch has you covered once again. We have everything from sports to art exhibits to jazz to tell you about.

1) NBA Playoffs on Cascade  Where/When: J.R. Crickets Lounge, 2348 Cascade Road; Applebee’s, 3690 Cascade Road. Game day is Friday and possibly Sunday (TBA).  The Event: Win or go home, that’s the phrase in the NBA these days. There will be a new NBA Champion as the LA Lakers were swept by the Dallas Mavericks. At the same time, two teams are on the brink of elimination and another two teams are exhausting themselves to advance. The surprise of the Playoffs, Memphis Grizzles and the battle tested OKC Thunder are having a thunderous classic battle that makes basketball exciting to watch at your neighborhood spot.  Please sit back and enjoy your favorite wings, nachos or whatever strikes your hunger and wash it down with an array of drinks …

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