Pop Up Classic Music Series Presents:

Kenny Banks, Pianist

Sunday, October 20, 2024

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (doors open at 3:00 pm)

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d'oeuvre and Wine
 

NOTE LOCATION DETAILS for THIS EVENT ONLY!!!

About The Artist:

...composer, arranger and performer who slips effortlessly among musical styles while retaining his own distinct sound.  This Columbus Ohio native has been studying and playing since the age of seven. He first developed his gift through the church, which led him to study music at Central State University. Following graduation, Kenny taught vocal music in the Columbus Public Schools before pursuing his dreams by touring as a clinician, keyboardist, musical director and producer across the United States and other parts of the world.

Kenny has appeared on BET and the Image Awards. He has performed at the inauguration and the United Nations Ceremony for President Barack Obama and appeared in such notable places as Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Philharmonie in Berlin. Kenny has also appeared in movie scenes from Tyler Perry's "The Family That Preys"and has a composition entitled "Hello Love" on the GMC movie "Raising Izzie". Among his many high profile performing credits are appearances with Earl Klugh, Kenny Garrett, Wess Anderson, Russell Gunn, Lizz Wright, Rene Marie, Kevin Mahogany, Kurt Whalum, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, Jennifer Holiday, Aretha Franklin and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Kenny received his Master's degree in Jazz Studies at Georgia State University. He currently resides in Atlanta with his wife (Angelia) and three children (Kenny Jr., Sydney and Sasha).  Kenny serves as accompanist, music director and chorale director for Cascade United Methodist Church.  He occasionally makes appearances at well known local jazz venues with Atlanta’s well known recording artist (trumpet) Joe Gransden.  Kenny continues to record and travel abroad performing with International recording artist Lizz Wright.  As well as being on many recordings he has released several of his own entitled “Hymns of Comfort” and “Truly Free.”

"Music is designed to heal, for it will soothe the body, relax the mind and inspire the heart while uplifting the spirit."

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (3pm)

• Concert Start Time (3:30pm)

• End of Event (5pm)

The Roswell Music Club is a neighborhood organization in Roswell, Georgia, dedicated to presenting extraordinary classical artists in intimate settings.

Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to preserving Mimosa Hall and promoting its use for the community.

Roswell Arts Fund, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the designated arts agency for the City of Roswell. Roswell Arts Fund was founded to strengthen the scope of public arts in the city and to champion the ability of the arts to excite the imagination, strengthen public places, and encourage conversation.

Pop Up Classic Music Series Presents:

MK Penley, An Afternoon Cabaret!

Sunday, September 15, 2024

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (doors open at 3:00 pm)

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d'oeuvre and Wine
 

About The Artist:

MK Penley’s favorite roles include Helen in Fun Home, Carole in Shadows and Light, Diana in Next to Normal, and Cheryl in the Atlanta premiere of Evil Dead The Musical at Out Of Box Theatre. MK has constructed a highly regarded creative home in the Atlanta theatre community for the past every years with her smashing vocals, actor chops and intense work ethic. She was a lead singer on Regent Seven Seas Cruise Ships and has been seen on various professional and community stage in her native western North Carolina mountains. MK received critical and audience acclaim for her portrayal of Boo in the North Carolina premiere production of BARK! THE MUSICAL at the Asheville Community Theatre.

When she’s not performing or working her full-time job as an estimator and project manager for a local concrete technology company, she joyfully plays her favorite role of ‘Boy Mom’ to Barrett, 7, and Thatcher, 3, along with her adoring husband.

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (3pm)

• Concert Start Time (3:30pm)

• End of Event (5pm)

The Roswell Music Club is a neighborhood organization in Roswell, Georgia, dedicated to presenting extraordinary classical artists in intimate settings.

Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to preserving Mimosa Hall and promoting its use for the community.

Roswell Arts Fund, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the designated arts agency for the City of Roswell. Roswell Arts Fund was founded to strengthen the scope of public arts in the city and to champion the ability of the arts to excite the imagination, strengthen public places, and encourage conversation.

Pop-Up Performance Series Presents:
Fire & the Knife
Thursday, September 12, 2024
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d’Oeuvres and Wine

Roswell Arts Fund, Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens, and Steve's Live Music are pleased to present a performance featuring Fire & the Knife.

The roots rock act Fire & The Knife is composed of the husband/wife team JJ Boogie and Nanyana Summer. JJ Boogie, producer and guitarist for the two time Grammy winning band Arrested Development and singer songwriter Nanyana Summer, a cousin to Dolly Parton, come together to fuse country, folk, rock, blues, and jazz in a way that is refreshing. Their dynamics and energy create a classic vibe that people of all ages enjoy at every one of their shows. From groovy intimate acoustic melodies, to full blown electrifying harmonized guitars, Fire & The Knife delivers organic, from the heart rock n roll music.

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (6:30pm)

• Concert Start Time (7:00pm)

• End of Event (9:30pm)

Roswell Arts Fund, Steve's Live Music, and Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens are proud to present a new, ongoing monthly series of eclectic, mesmerizing, innovative, and exciting musical artists at the lovely, intimate setting of Mimosa Hall in Roswell, GA! 

This concert series is funded in part by our generous sponsors, including Cathead Distillery

Pop-Up Performance Series Presents:
Tray Dahl & the Jugtime Ragband
Thursday, August 22, 2024
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d’Oeuvres and Wine

Roswell Arts Fund, Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens, and Steve's Live Music are pleased to present a performance featuring Tray Dahl & the Jugtime Ragband.

Tray Dahl & The Jugtime Ragband tear down the house with the explosive sound of 1920’s and 30’s New Orleans. Their “speakeasy” or “prohibition era” music incorporates a little blues, a bit of swing, and a pinch of old time gospel. Add to that Tray’s powerful 1920's inspired vocals, often described as Bessie Smith meets Louis Armstrong, and audiences feel like they’ve stepped straight into a 1920’s theatre house. Tray’s original tunes, some of which she sold to Universal Music Group, are often mistaken for Jazz-Age compositions and are being used in movies, radio and television throughout the world.

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (6:30pm)

• Concert Start Time (7:00pm)

• End of Event (9:30pm)

Roswell Arts Fund, Steve's Live Music, and Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens are proud to present a new, ongoing monthly series of eclectic, mesmerizing, innovative, and exciting musical artists at the lovely, intimate setting of Mimosa Hall in Roswell, GA! 

This concert series is funded in part by our generous sponsors, including Cathead Distillery

Pop Up Classic Music Series Presents:

Mikyung Sung, Double Bassist

Sunday, August 18, 2024

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (doors open at 3:00 pm)

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d'oeuvre and Wine
 

About The Artist:

Mikyung is one of the most beloved double bass soloists of today, inspiring to student bassists and audiences alike for her naturally expressive interpretations, bel canto phrasing, colorful range of timbres, luminous, yearning tone quality, and fearless virtuosity.

Since arriving in the US this summer, Mikyung has performed with the Emory Chamber Music Society, gave a guest duet appearance with Nina DeCesare at UNCSA's Double Bass Day, and appeared as soloist with the Atlanta Festival Youth Orchestra, as well as giving masterclasses at UNCSA and Kennesaw State University. She is currently in Korea for a month, where she is giving a recital as well as two performances with her double bass quartet, the Emeth Ensemble. 

In the past Mikyung has performed as soloist with the Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie, Philharmonie Baden-Baden, Seongnam Philharmonic, Colburn Orchestra (conducted by both Ludovic Morlot and Yehuda Gilad), Caesura Youth Orchestra (Los Angeles), Erato Ensemble (Korea), Philharmonia Corea, KNUA Orchestra, and Guri Philharmonic.

She has been invited to perform in future seasons with the Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt and Bergen Filharmoniske Ungdomsorkester, and to give masterclasses at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Penn State, Juilliard and Manhattan Schools, and the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music in London.

A few years ago, Mikyung was invited to perform the Beethoven Septet in the Brahms-Saal of the Musikverein Wien with Julian Rachlin, Sarah McElravy, Daniel Ottensamer, and Radek Baborák, a concert that was unfortunately canceled due to covid.

Her debut album "The Colburn Sessions" (with pianist Jaemin Shin) was positively reviewed in Fanfare Magazine, saying for instance:

• "Massenet’s ubiquitous “Méditation” from Thaïs (1893) sounds as natural to Sung’s instrument as the more familiar violin version, with the middle register sweetly lush in the manner of an exalted cello."

• "Mendelssohn composed his 1843 Sonata No. 2 in D for his brother Paul, a cellist. Sung has no trouble negotiating the rapid passagework of the first movement Allegro assai vivace, leaning hard into the melodic tissue... A breath-taking finesse marks the whole movement."

• "César Franck’s familiar 1886 Sonata in A Major... well serves Sung in transcription, given her innate skills in voicing and expressivity... The singing line of the second movement Allegro provides a real moment of instrumental intimacy from Sung and Shin, the kind of double bass lyricism some of us recall from having heard American bassist Gary Karr. The gradual acceleration of figures from Sung at the movement’s coda would raise the roof for any audience. Poise and poetry illuminate the last two movements, the Recitativo-fantasia and canonic Allegretto poco mosso, literally removing any trace of the music’s origins as such and transporting us to that refined world of instrumental accomplishment at its best."

Mikyung won the grand prize, audience prize, and special jury prize at the 2010 JM Sperger Double Bass Competition in Germany at age 17, as well as prizes at the 2015 ISB Solo Competition in Colorado and 2017 Bradetich Competition in Texas, along with winning all the major Korean music competitions.

Mikyung was a principal bassist of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra in the 2018-19 season and taught at the Shanghai Orchestra Academy. She received her Artist Diploma from The Colburn School and BA from Korea National University of Arts.

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (3pm)

• Concert Start Time (3:30pm)

• End of Event (5pm)

The Roswell Music Club is a neighborhood organization in Roswell, Georgia, dedicated to presenting extraordinary classical artists in intimate settings.

Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to preserving Mimosa Hall and promoting its use for the community.

Roswell Arts Fund, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the designated arts agency for the City of Roswell. Roswell Arts Fund was founded to strengthen the scope of public arts in the city and to champion the ability of the arts to excite the imagination, strengthen public places, and encourage conversation.

Pop Up Classic Music Series Presents:

Cameron Kapsar-King, Tenor

Sunday, July 21, 2024

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (doors open at 3:00 pm)

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d'oeuvre and Wine
 

About The Artist:

Cameron King, tenor, recently graduated with his Master of Music in Voice Performance at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music under the tutelage of Grammy award winning mezzo Michelle DeYoung. Originally from Central Florida, Cameron graduated with his Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Florida State University as a student of renowned tenor Jeffrey Springer.

While studying at FSU, Cameron appeared in operatic classics such as Puccini's La Boheme, Marschner's Der Vampyr, Gluck's Orphée et Eurydice, Berlioz's Béatrice et Bénédict, and Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience, as well as newer works such as Carlisle Floyd's Of Mice and Men. Cameron also performed with Teatro Lirico D'Europa in a travelling performance of Puccini's Tosca. During the 2021 season, Cameron was the first-place winner of the Charleston International Music Competition, first-place winner of the Southeastern NATS Student Auditions, third-place winner of the NATS National Student Auditions, and finished the 2021 season portraying Fenton in Indiana University’s production of Verdi’s Falstaff. During the 2022 season, Cameron portrayed the roles of Alfred and Dr. Blind in Strauss’ Die Fledermaus with Lyric Opera Studio Weimar. During the 2023 season, Cameron performed the title role in Bernstein’s Candide with the Jacob’s School of Music, as well as performed excerpts from Carmen and La Bohème in the Jacobs scenes program. Cameron finished 2023 as a resident artist at the Castleton Festival in addition to performing with the Atlanta Opera, singing in the chorus of Verdi’s Rigoletto as well as portraying the Prune Man in their 2024 production of La Bohème. Most recently, Cameron revisited the role of Candide with the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet.

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (3pm)

• Concert Start Time (3:30pm)

• End of Event (5pm)

The Roswell Music Club is a neighborhood organization in Roswell, Georgia, dedicated to presenting extraordinary classical artists in intimate settings.

Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to preserving Mimosa Hall and promoting its use for the community.

Roswell Arts Fund, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the designated arts agency for the City of Roswell. Roswell Arts Fund was founded to strengthen the scope of public arts in the city and to champion the ability of the arts to excite the imagination, strengthen public places, and encourage conversation.

Pop-Up Performance Series Presents:
Matthew Kaminski and Mondo Hammondo
Thursday, July 11, 2024
7:00 PM with doors open at 6:30 PM

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d’Oeuvres and Wine

Roswell Arts Fund, Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens and Steve's Live Music are pleased to present a performance featuring Matthew Kaminski and Mondo Hammondo.

If you're a Braves fan, then you've probably heard MATTHEW KAMINSKI entertain the crowd on the organ! He's a jazz organist (a Hammond Organ / Leslie Speaker artist), pianist, accordionist, and the official organist for the Atlanta Braves (since 2009). He's been featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the BBC, ESPN, NPR’s “Weekend Edition”, and Fox 5's "Good Morning Atlanta".

MONDO HAMMONDO allows Matthew to explore his more adventurous side by diving into the more obscure musical genres of Exotica (Tiki Bar Music), Bachelor Pad, Space Age Pop, Latin Jazz, and Organ-Lounge Jazz. Joining Matthew, to fully orchestrate his vision, is some of Atlanta’s finest musicians on guitar, saxophone, timbales, congas (and other various percussion), and vocals. Let the music transport you to the nearest faraway place!

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (6:30pm)

• Concert Start Time (7:00pm)

• End of Event (9:30pm)

Roswell Arts Fund, Steve's Live Music, and Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens are proud to present a new, ongoing monthly series of eclectic, mesmerizing, innovative, and exciting musical artists at the lovely, intimate setting of Mimosa Hall in Roswell, GA! 

This concert series is funded in part by our generous sponsors, including Cathead Distillery

Pop-Up Performance Series Presents:
BALALAIKA FANTASIE
Thursday, June 20, 2024
7:00 PM with doors open at 6:30 PM

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d’Oeuvres and Wine

Balalaika Fantasie features World Renowned Balalaika ( domra-slavic mandolin) player Angelina Reed and director David Cooper, graduate of Kyiv Conservatory and a master ethnomusicologist. They draw their inspiration from their life-long passion for Ukrainian/Slavic folk music and their diverse cultural backgrounds. Performing on authentic folk instruments, the group’s repertoire includes Ukrainian, Russian, Gypsy and Jewish folk music. Their show involves demonstrations, interactions, and a whole lot of clapping and smiling!

Roswell Arts Fund, Steve's Live Music, and Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens are proud to present a new, ongoing monthly series of eclectic, mesmerizing, innovative, and exciting musical artists at the lovely, intimate setting of Mimosa Hall in Roswell, GA! 

This concert series is funded in part by our generous sponsors, including Cathead Distillery

Pop Up Music Series Presents:

Young Artists Sunday - Boss Lee, Saxophone: Eliza Hitch, Soprano; Roger Wang, Baritone

Sunday, May 19, 2024

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (doors open at 3:00 pm)

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine
 

Boss Lee, Saxophone

Boss Lee, a talented junior from Chattahoochee High School in Johns Creek, Georgia, is an active member of the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra, and marching band as woodwind music captain. He's the founder of the Chattahoochee Saxophone Quartet, performing for the community and collaborating with schools and universities in the state. Boss also initiated the Chattahoochee Saxophone Ensemble to foster a passion for chamber music with their most recent performance at Atlanta Gladiators' hockey game.

Beyond school, he's secured top spots in the Fulton County Honor Band, District 5 Honor Band, and GMEA All State Band as the first chair alto saxophonist. He was selected for Georgia's Governor's Honors Program (GHP 60) and was a runner-up in the Atlanta Wind Symphony Concerto Competition. He's also a member of the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Scott Stewart. Boss has worked with many conductors including Dr. Steven Davis, Jaclyn Hartenberger, Frank Ticheli, and Dr. David Kehler in addition to Dr. Stewart of AYWS.

Boss's mentors include Dr. Joe Girard from Columbus State University, Dr. William Chien from Southwestern Adventist University, Matthew Crisman, Nicholas Garofalo, and Erin Keeney.

Eliza Hitch, Soprano

Eliza Hitch just completed her third year at the University of Arizona, where she is studying toward her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre with a minor in Business Administration in the W.A. Franke Honors College. Born and raised in Roswell, she is so excited to be home for the summer and back on stage! At UofA, she has appeared in four mainstage shows– most recently appearing in the ensemble and serving as dance captain in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. She is also a College of Fine Arts Ambassador, Medici Scholar, Arizona Distinction Scholar, and has appeared on the Dean’s List with Distinction every semester with a 4.0 GPA. 

Outside of the arts, she is a proud member of the Beta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Phi International Fraternity and the Order of Omega Greek Honor Society. After graduation next year, Eliza plans to move to New York City to pursue her dream of being on Broadway!

Roger Wang, Baritone

Roger Wang, 16, is an 11th grade student at Lambert High School in Suwanee, Georgia. Roger has been taking classical vocal training since he was 10 years old. He has won multiple awards in various music competitions, including 1st place and a monetary reward from the 2021 Florida Keys International Music Competition, Judges Distinction Awards and 1st place in the 2020 American Protégé International Vocal Competition, 2nd place winner in 2019 Hal Leonard Vocal Competition. He was selected by Broadway celebrity Corey Cott as one of the grand prize winners in 2020 CYT national Talent Thon competition and earned the opportunity for virtual meet with Director Jon Chu. Roger is the official National Anthem singer for professional sport teams, including the Atlanta Gladiators (Hockey), and the Gwinnett Stripers (Baseball).

Roger is a major member in Lambert High School Chamber Chorus – he is proud to be a participant in the Georgia All-State Chorus for 3 straight years, earning perfect scores for two years. Last year, he also auditioned for the Georgia All-State Reading Chorus and got selected; he is the first and only student from his high school who has ever passed the all-state reading chorus audition.

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (3pm)

• Concert Start Time (3:30pm)

• End of Event (5pm)

The Roswell Music Club is a neighborhood organization in Roswell, Georgia, dedicated to presenting extraordinary classical artists in intimate settings.

Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to preserving Mimosa Hall and promoting its use for the community.

Roswell Arts Fund, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the designated arts agency for the City of Roswell. Roswell Arts Fund was founded to strengthen the scope of public arts in the city and to champion the ability of the arts to excite the imagination, strengthen public places, and encourage conversation.

Atlanta Wine Festivals host the fourth Roswell Mimosa Festival!

Saturday, May 18, 2024, 1pm-5pm

Ameris Bank Amphitheater

New location! We outgrew downtown Roswell so we are in a larger space to accommodate more people this year. 

We will feature our favorite brunch beverage, Mimosas, with regular mimosas and additional flavors like Orange-Mango, Orange-Pineapple, Orange-Strawberry, Blood Orange, and Bellini's (Peach). We will also have Bloody Mary's, Brunch Punch, beer and wine.

We will have live music by The Geek Squad Band as well as DJ Alex Heisey. Great food options will be available for purchase. 

Tickets include entry, entertainment, a souvenir cup, and bottomless drinks. 

$50 in advance; $55 after May 9th; $65* day of event (*Unless sold out)

First 500 tickets sold online are just $40!

Get Tickets

Questions: kari@atlantawinefestivals.com

This is a 21 and up event: no kids, no babies, no pets. Do not bring chairs- there's plenty of seating available. The clear bag policy permits transparent bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches in size. No outside food or beverage. Rain or shine event, no refunds. We will not have Designated Driver tickets. Free bottled water available. Alcohol will be cut off at 4:45pm. Do not drink and drive; take Uber or Lyft. We reserve the right to cut off anyone who has had enough alcohol.

Pop-Up Performance Series Presents:
Rev. Jeff Mosier
Bluegrass Meets Rock ‘n Roll
Thursday, May 9 2024
7:00 PM with doors open at 6:30 PM

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d’Oeuvres and Wine

Scruggs'-style banjo picker "The Rev" Jeff Mosier, one of the earliest music pioneers who merged bluegrass instruments and traditional tunes with the magnetic energy of rock and roll, founded the jamgrass band Blueground Undergrass (BGUG) in 1998 after years of crafting his banjo skills in various bands, playing everything from bluegrass with his brother Johnny (Good Medicine) to experimental rock (Col. Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit) to jazz-fusion (The Ear Reverents). Blueground Undergrass, the band he fronted for more than a decade, recorded four albums and built a sizable national following by combining bluegrass purism with a jam band sensibility. Later, as the jamband scene became more jam-tronica and less roots-driven, he formed a more song-driven rock/bluegrass ensemble, The Mosier Brothers band, performing at festivals, theaters, and private events throughout the region. Having shared the stage with such legends as Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, Col. Bruce Hampton, Phish, Leftover Salmon, and Widespread Panic, Mosier has always been a versatile artist who is as comfortable performing on a stage full of musicians as he is playing solo. 

"Perhaps no guest artist has had as great an influence on the band's music as the Rev. Jeff Mosier..." -- The Phish Companion 

Currently, Mosier can be found performing around the country, occasionally joining projects such as the fully improvisational musical ensemble Everyone Orchestra or stalwart and vivacious The Grass Is Dead band. He is also very active playing shows, benefits, and festivals around his home base of Atlanta, as well as producing and recording in the studio.

Mosier's superb vocal mastery and unique banjo picking combine to deliver a special experience highlighting his original tunes as well as familiar traditional songs in novel arrangements. Whether traveling through acoustic ballads, thought-provoking and humorous banter, or high-energy bluegrass, each performance by Rev Jeff Mosier is a musical journey sending the listener on an enjoyable foot-tapping, mind-bending, and body-grooving jaunt down the road and back home again.

Roswell Arts Fund, Steve's Live Music, and Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens are proud to present a new, ongoing monthly series of eclectic, mesmerizing, innovative, and exciting musical artists at the lovely, intimate setting of Mimosa Hall in Roswell, GA! 

This concert series is funded in part by our generous sponsors, including Cathead Distillery

Pop-Up Performance Series Presents:
Layla Musselwhite
Jazz Around the World – The Influence of the Delta Blue
January 11, 2024
7:00 PM with doors open at 6:00 PM

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d’Oeuvres and Wine

Layla Musselwhite is a New Orleans-based singer songwriter and slide guitarist. Drawing on a rich musical legacy via her father, blues legend Charlie Musselwhite, Layla grew up on the road steeped in the music of the greatest blues artists of our time. Charlie’s innovative playing led him to share stages and travel the world with artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Big Mama Thornton - & John Lee Hooker was Charlie’s best man when her folks decided to make it legal. These artists were legends to many and family to Layla. As a teenager, she started getting lessons in Mississippi hill country guitar from Charlie, and her solo shows reveal her understanding and deep respect for early blues rhythms and melody, with a contemporary soulful voice that sends chills down the spine.

“You’ve got to hear her play slide.” Brian Stoltz from the Meters said when they shared a stage at Chickie Wah Wah that she was “The real thing – lots of guys try to play like that and they can’t. She’s got it. Amazing.”

Roswell Arts Fund, Steve's Live Music, and Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens are proud to present a new, ongoing monthly series of eclectic, mesmerizing, innovative, and exciting musical artists at the lovely, intimate setting of Mimosa Hall in Roswell, GA! 

This concert series is funded in part by our generous sponsors, including Cathead Distillery

Classical Music Series Presents:

Duo Catanza

December 17, 2023

3:30 pm with arrival time at 3:00 pm

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine
 

DUO CATANZA returns to Mimosa Hall & gardens for a magical afternoon of exquisite classical guitar music! 

Join us for an enchanting evening of harmonious melodies as the two virtuoso guitarists Scott Plato and Matthias Young take the stage. Duo Catanza will transport you to a world of timeless beauty through their exquisite interpretations of classical compositions.

What is Catanza? When creating the name for their guitar duo, Scott and Matthias decided to use something that would be reflective of their heritage. Scott’s great grandfather immigrated to the United States from Catanzaro, Italy, which is known as the City of the Two Seas. In thinking of ways to use Catanzaro within the name of the duo, the decision was made to shorten the name to Catanza. In addition to creating a word unique to the duo, the name also highlights the word, tanz, which is German for dance. As Matthias has German heritage, amongst others, this seemed to be a perfect choice. Thus, Duo Catanza was created.

Indulge in the elegance of classical guitar music on December 17th.

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (3pm)

• Concert Start Time (3:30pm)

• End of Event (5pm)

Indulge in the elegance of classical guitar music!

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Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens present:

Meet & Greet/ Mini Photo Shoots with Santa Andre!

Mimosa Hall & Gardens Library

Friday, December 8th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Mimosa Hall & Gardens Library

127 Bulloch Ave.

Roswell, GA 30075

5:00 - 5:45    Children will be invited to meet Santa Andre individually 

5:45 - 6:00     Story Time/ Cookies with Santa Andre

6:20– 8:00    10-minute mini photo shoots with Santa Andre ($150 per session)

Join Friends of Mimosa on Friday, December 8 from 5:00 _ 8:00 pm at Mimosa Hall for a Meet and Greet and Mini Photo Shoot with Santa Andre! Capture the magic of the holidays during at Mimosa Hall during the First Annual Christkindlmarket Roswell! https://roswell-christkindlmarket.com/

Register for your photo sessions here!

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Henning von Schmeling has been at the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) for 37 years, starting as a part time janitor while in college and ending up as Senior Director of Operations. In late 2022 Henning switched positions at CNC and is now the Conservation Horticulturist. All along his journey at CNC he has shown a passion for native plants, learning how to propagate and grow many species in our greenhouse and growing facilities. Another aspect of the new position is to grow and propagate many of the rare and endangered plant species from Georgia concentrating on species from Northwest Georgia.

Program Detail

Join Henning as he goes on a plant journey through Georgia. There are so many physiographic regions in this state and each has their own unique set of species. We will start the journey in the mountains of Northeast Georgia and end up in the coastal plain. Unique habitats will bring with them unique challenges to the plants and he will explain how some plants have adapted to these conditions.

This event is free, but space is limited. Reserve your space today!

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Book your Holiday Photo Session for just $150 and create cherished memories with Santa Duncan at Roswell’s enchanting Historic Mimosa Hall.

What’s included in your session:

·        10 minute magical phot session with Santa Duncan.

·        All sitting fees included.

·        High-quality digital images from your session

Photo Sessions Available:

Starting at 8:00 AM and running until Noon on November 4, 2023. Hurry! Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your preferred session time today!

Mimosa Hall Ballroom, 127 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell, GA 30075

Don’t Miss this wonderful opportunity to make this holiday season unforgettable. Secure your spot and book your session now. Santa Duncan can’t wait to meet you and bring joy to your family’s holiday season!

Follow this link to Book your Session Now!

Architecture of the Last Colony

Book Lecture and Signing with Editor Mark C McDonald

October 24, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Learn about the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s new book, featuring Georgia’s most significant buildings.

Architecture of the Last Colony documents the most important extant buildings in the state of Georgia, focusing on structures that showcase successful historic preservation practices and techniques.

Reserve your Ticket Here!

Friday, May 5th thru Friday, October 5th 

Roswell Painting Instructor & Fine Artist, Annette Pate, is pleased to offer En Plein Air Painting Classes on the grounds of Mimosa Hall & Gardens.

This program is perfect for beginners as well as experienced artists!

Location:

Mimosa Hall & Gardens

127 Bulloch Avenue

Roswell, Georgia 30075

Time: 10:00 am - Noon     

Pricing: *$25 per class or $99 for all 5 classes

*Easels, tables & chairs will be provided.  A class supply list will be sent prior to the class. For an additional fee of $15,  all materials can be provided i.e. canvas, paint, brushes etc. Please let Annette know prior to class if needed.

Register Here: 

Dates: 

Friday, May 5th

Friday, June 2nd

Friday, July 7th

Friday, August 4th

Friday, September 1st

Friday, October 6th

2023 Roswell Wine Festival

Sunday, October 1, 2023, 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Historic Roswell – along Historic Canton Street

It's time for the 10th annual Roswell Wine Festival. Come out to beautiful Historic Roswell and take a leisurely stroll along Canton Street to sample wines from your favorite local restaurants and businesses.

This year's beneficiary is Friends of Mimosa Hall and Gardens! Come by the Friends of Mimosa Booth for our Wine Pull event where you will win a bottle of wine valued $15 to $100! You can also enter to win our Wine Basket Raffle!

Roswell Wine Festival states: By directing the proceeds from the 2023 Roswell Wine Festival towards Mimosa Hall, we are not only celebrating the beauty of our city, but also supporting the preservation and enhancement of our local heritage.

This event sells out very quickly, so please do not wait to buy your tickets. We do not issue tickets after the event has sold out. Ticket prices go on up on September 21st!

General admission ticket holders will receive tastings at all participating establishments and a commemorative wine glass. Designated drivers who do not consume can access the general admission area without the purchase of a festival ticket.

VIP ticketholders will receive access to the general admission areas plus the exclusive VIP tent (opens early at 1pm) and will feature hand-selected premium wines.

What pairs well with over 250 wines? Live music - at the wine festival. Check out our lineup of bands playing at the 2023 Roswell Wine Festival. Reckless Band The VIBE - High Energy, Corporate & Wedding Band Reed Waddle and Acoustic Soul at Plum Tree Village.

Tickets: https://www.freshtix.com/events/roswell-wine-festival-2023

Volunteer at the Roswell Wine Festival: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/947026995038320055/false#/invitation -- be sure to mention Friends of Mimosa sent you over to volunteer

Volunteer at the Friends of Mimosa Booth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A4AB2FA1FE3-friends#/

Soprano Bevin Hill has gained attention as a performer of great charm and charisma in a variety of leading roles. While frequently cherished for her comedic gifts, being memorably lauded as a “rubber-kneed goddess of slapstick,” Ms. Hill has also been praised for her nuanced acting, technical finesse, and vocal control interpreting tragedienne roles.  In 2019, she performed the world premiere of the aria Feather on the Wind, written specifically for Ms. Hill by composer Thomas Ludwig, at the Ludwig Symphony Orchestra’s Spring Gala Concert, debuted with Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra as a featured soloist at their Christmas Gala Concert and performed Handel’s Messiah in her hometown of Atlanta, GA.

Ms. Hill received her Masters degree in Vocal Performance at Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of acclaimed soprano and director Catherine Malfitano and her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University. During her time at Manhattan School of Music, she performed the roles of Mélantho in Fauré's Pénélope and Gismonda in Steffani's Tassilone, as well as writing and performing in the children's opera The Cricket in Times Square. Ms. Hill was a 2012 District Winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in her home state of Georgia and Regional Semifinalist for the Southeast Region.

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (3pm)

• Concert Start Time (3:30pm)

• End of Event (5pm)

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine

Purchase Tickets Here

Friday, May 5th thru Friday, October 5th 

Roswell Painting Instructor & Fine Artist, Annette Pate, is pleased to offer En Plein Air Painting Classes on the grounds of Mimosa Hall & Gardens.

This program is perfect for beginners as well as experienced artists!

Location:

Mimosa Hall & Gardens

127 Bulloch Avenue

Roswell, Georgia 30075

Time: 10:00 am - Noon     

Pricing: *$25 per class or $99 for all 5 classes

*Easels, tables & chairs will be provided.  A class supply list will be sent prior to the class. For an additional fee of $15,  all materials can be provided i.e. canvas, paint, brushes etc. Please let Annette know prior to class if needed.

Register Here: 

Dates: 

Friday, May 5th

Friday, June 2nd

Friday, July 7th

Friday, August 4th

Friday, September 1st

Friday, October 6th

Denielle Wilson is a musician and educator from Lithonia, Georgia. She has taught privately and publicly, and performed in solo, chamber, and orchestral settings throughout the Atlanta, Chicago, and Charlotte metropolitan areas.

Her interest in a career as an orchestral musician began while spending five years in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Talent Development Program, studying with cellist Joel Dallow. In this program, she and other students with Black and/or Latinx backgrounds received an advanced music education from the ASO through lessons, performances, and scholarships in preparation for college-level music studies and eventually careers in Western classical music. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Cello Performance and Music Education from Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, with her primary mentors being Hans Jørgen Jensen and Wei Yu. While at NU, she played in the school’s Symphony Orchestra and the NU Cello Ensemble, as well as participated in chamber music groups coached by the Dover Quartet.

More recently, Denielle completed her master’s degree through the Diversity Fellowship with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music.

Denielle’s burden for community engagement began early in her journey as a musician. She and her two siblings, Danya and Cliff Jr., formed the Wilson Trio in 2007, a piano trio that has given free performances in and around Lithonia. Her interest in music education has also kept her active in music ministries at her local church, and she continuously seeks opportunities to reach young people with educational performance experiences and affordable music lessons through substitute teaching and community arts education programs, such as Arts+ in Charlotte, N.C.

Denielle plays a cello made in 2020 by Mauricio Aguiar, a violinist in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. She is currently performing as a section cellist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for their 2022-23 season.

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (3pm)

• Concert Start Time (3:30pm)

• End of Event (5pm)

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine

Purchase Tickets Here

Friday, May 5th thru Friday, October 5th 

Roswell Painting Instructor & Fine Artist, Annette Pate, is pleased to offer En Plein Air Painting Classes on the grounds of Mimosa Hall & Gardens.

This program is perfect for beginners as well as experienced artists!

New Location!

On the grounds of Historic Bulloch Hall at
the fan-cooled picnic pavilion!
180 Bulloch Avenue
Roswell, Georgia 30075

*This location is adjacent to Mimosa Hall and Gardens. The pavilion is located to the right of the Antebellum house.

Time: 10:00 am - Noon     

Pricing: *$25 per class or $99 for all 5 classes

*Easels, tables & chairs will be provided.  A class supply list will be sent prior to the class. For an additional fee of $15,  all materials can be provided i.e. canvas, paint, brushes etc. Please let Annette know prior to class if needed.

Register Here: 

Dates: 

Friday, May 5th

Friday, June 2nd

Friday, July 7th

Friday, August 4th

Friday, September 1st

Friday, October 6th

Join us for an enchanting evening as Cynthia Hillman presents: Glass of the Depression Era.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of vintage glassware. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 127 Bulloch Ave., Roswell, GA 30075. Discover the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty of glass pieces from the Depression Era.

Cynthia Hillman, a renowned expert in antique glass, will guide you through a captivating journey, sharing her extensive knowledge and passion for these delicate treasures. During the event, you'll have the opportunity to admire a stunning collection of Depression Era glass, featuring vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and unique designs.

Learn about the historical significance of these pieces and the stories they hold. Whether you're an avid collector, history enthusiast, or simply curious about this remarkable era, this event is a must-attend. Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of Glass of the Depression Era firsthand.

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening of beauty and nostalgia.

Register for this free event here!

Friday, May 5th thru Friday, October 5th 

Roswell Painting Instructor & Fine Artist, Annette Pate, is pleased to offer En Plein Air Painting Classes on the grounds of Mimosa Hall & Gardens.

This program is perfect for beginners as well as experienced artists!

Location:

Mimosa Hall & Gardens

127 Bulloch Avenue

Roswell, Georgia 30075

Time: 10:00 am - Noon     

Pricing: *$25 per class or $99 for all 5 classes

*Easels, tables & chairs will be provided.  A class supply list will be sent prior to the class. For an additional fee of $15,  all materials can be provided i.e. canvas, paint, brushes etc. Please let Annette know prior to class if needed.

Register Here: 

Dates: 

Friday, May 5th

Friday, June 2nd

Friday, July 7th

Friday, August 4th

Friday, September 1st

Friday, October 6th

Tyler is an award-winning Atlanta harpist with over 15 years of professional performance experience as a solo, chamber, and orchestral musician.  She has performed in master classes with renowned harpists Judy Loman, Alice Giles, Kimberly Rowe, Catrin Finch, Bridget Kibbey, Elaine Barber, and Maria Luisa Rayan-Forero.

An avid performer and orchestra lover, Tyler serves as principal harpist for the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra, principal harpist for the Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra and second harpist for the Georgia Symphony Orchestra.

Tyler is also a top-rated musician on the gig and wedding scene, offering an extensive and eclectic playlist of music that includes both solo and harp-and-violin duo offerings. 

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (3 pm)

• Concert Start Time (3:30 pm)

• End of Event (5:00 pm)

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine

Purchase Tickets Here.

Friends of Mimosa Hall and Gardens & the Roswell Arts Fund Present:

Mimosa Hall & Gardens First Friday Outdoor Painting Classes!

Friday, May 5th thru Friday, October 5th 

Roswell Painting Instructor & Fine Artist, Annette Pate, is pleased to offer En Plein Air Painting Classes on the grounds of Mimosa Hall & Gardens.

This program is perfect for beginners as well as experienced artists!

Location:

Mimosa Hall & Gardens

127 Bulloch Avenue

Roswell, Georgia 30075

Time: 10:00 am - Noon     

Pricing: *$25 per class or $99 for all 5 classes

*Easels, tables & chairs will be provided.  A class supply list will be sent prior to the class. For an additional fee of $15,  all materials can be provided i.e. canvas, paint, brushes etc. Please let Annette know prior to class if needed.

Register Here: 

Dates: 

Friday, May 5th

Friday, June 2nd

Friday, July 7th

Friday, August 4th

Friday, September 1st

Friday, October 6th

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Friends of Mimosa Hall and Gardens Presents:

David Y Mitchell:  Why is Historic Preservation relative in today’s society? What can your community gain from Historic Preservation?

This presentation by David Yoakley Mitchell, Executive Director of the Atlanta Preservation Center will explore why Historic Preservation is important in today’s society, and what benefits modern communities will gain by revisiting the location’s past.

Location: Mimosa Hall and Gardens, 127 Bulloch Ave, Roswell, Ga. 30075

Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023

Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM

This presentation is free and open to the public and requires registration.

Join us as David Y. Mitchell, Executive Director of the Atlanta Preservation Center discusses why Historic Preservation is relative in today’s society and how can your community gain from Historic Preservation.

David Yoakley Mitchell graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA-96) and studied photography and anthropology.

He is the Executive Director of the Atlanta Preservation Center and is fortunate to work with the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries and the Georgia State Special Collections Libraries to expand its collections.

He is happily married for 26+ years and has a 17-year-old son.  A native of Rome, Georgia he and his family live in Grant Park – in Atlanta. 

“The life of the dead is placed on the memories of the living. The love you gave in life keeps people alive beyond their time. Anyone who was given love will always live on in another's heart.”

― Marcus Tullius Cicero

Image Credit: Liam Dellinger Yoakley Mitchell

Please register for this free event here.

Lauded by UK music reviewer Three Chords and the Truth as sounding like she was “…born to gypsy poets and raised in the mountains by Emmylou Harris,” Asheville, North Carolina songstress Jane Kramer has garnered international recognition for the sultry, heartrending originality of her vocals and for the heavy-hitting lyrical eloquence of her songwriting.

With deep roots in the musical traditions, culture and lore of her beloved Appalachia, Kramer’s songs are introspective, gracefully gritty and fiercely memorable. They elegantly sweep listeners down the gravel roads and southern coastal highways, midnight truck stops and lonely motel rooms of “hard learning” and lead home to the wooded Blue Ridge Mountains with moving acceptance of our flawed human experience. Kramer’s live performances are equally as poignant and engaging; rich with accessible, warm, often hilarious storytelling and gracefully lifting the veil between audience and performer.

After a seven year stint as founding member, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter in the nationally-touring, Asheville-based all female Appalachian Folk outfit, The Barrel House Mamas from 2003-2010, Kramer recorded and released her first solo album, Break & Bloom, in Portland, Oregon in 2013. Following the February 2016 release of her acclaimed sophomore solo studio album, Carnival of Hopes, Kramer has been touring nationally and internationally, playing for sold-out audiences in listening rooms, theaters, pubs, festivals, living rooms and arts councils in support of the record. This has gained her a loyal following from Portland, Oregon to Scotland, U.K to Florence, Italy.

Quoted as “…an artist on the rise” by acclaimed American songwriter Mary Gauthier and as “…a voice that can only be described as one of the purest in modern Americana” By Dave Stallard of Blue Ridge Outdoors, Kramer has performed with such well-known artists as Joan Osborne, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, Gretchen Peters, Appalachian troubadour Malcolm Holcombe, Shawn Mullins and Maria Muldaur.

Concert Schedule:

• Doors Open (3 pm)

• Concert Start Time (3:30 pm)

• End of Event (5:00 pm)

**Ticket purchase includes Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine

Purchase Tickets Here.

BOOKS FOR THE BELOVED COMMUNITY 

Book Selection and Schedule

Who doesn’t love a good book club? The Friends of Mimosa sure do, and we see this as a community-building opportunity to elevate groups of people in our area who often find themselves on the margins. So, let’s get to know our neighbors!

Meetings are held from 7:00-8:30PM at Mimosa Hall, 127 Bulloch Ave, Roswell, GA 30075

Our remaining dates for 2023 are May 18 & September 14th. Be sure to review below for more information.

May 18, 2023 — Postponed until Fall 2023

Theme: Empowering Asian Women (Asian-American and Pacific Islander month). Explore topics such as arranged marriage, immigration, and traditional roles that marginalize women.

Purple Lotus by Veena Rao

Don’t miss award-winning author Veena Rao, publisher of the Indian-American newspaper NRI Pulse, who will join us for a Q&A.

2021 American Fiction Award: Winner

2021 Georgia Author of the Year Award Finalist

2021 International Book Awards, Finalist: Women’s Fiction

2021 International Book Awards, Finalist: Multicultural Fiction

About Purple Lotus: Tara moves to the American South three years after her arranged marriage to tech executive Sanjay. Ignored and lonely, Tara finds herself regressing back to childhood memories of abandonment and isolation. A moment of truth reveals the importance of self-worth, giving her the courage to break free from her abusive marriage, gently rebuild her life, and risk being shunned by her community. Intimate and deeply moving, Purple Lotus is the story of one woman’s ascension from the dark depths of desolation toward the light of freedom.

September 14, 2023

Theme: Magical Realism and the American Dream (National Hispanic Heritage Month)

Either Olga Dies Dreaming by the promising new author Xochitl Gonzalez, or Violeta by famed Chilean-American novelist, Isabel Allende, and

El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America by Dr. Carrie Gibson for a non-fiction perspective.

Our past sessions included:

March 16, 2023

Theme: Black Identity

The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates, chronicling one enslaved man’s fight for freedom

Recommended background reading: The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah Jones, which has been the subject of much discussion both in praise of and critiquing this thought-provoking book.

The first meeting in November 2022 focused on the Indigenous Point of View with two books by Native American authors in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 10, 2022 and Native American Heritage Month in November.

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

For future years of our Books for the Beloved Community club, we will decide as a group on themes and books, which may be Georgia authors, contemporary fiction, historical fiction or non-fiction, special topics such as sustainability, or additional books by authors from marginalized groups. 

Sign up at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-for-the-beloved-community-tickets-523235510497

Questions? Contact Stefanie Dye at stefanie.dye@gmail.com.