May 07 Tuesday
We’re in the middle of a critical year for democracy globally. Collective giving, where individuals pool their resources and decide together where to give their support, is a model being practiced by everyday people around the world to respond to community needs.
We Give Summit ignites and unites all of us in the powerful movement of collective giving. Open to members and supporters of collective giving groups, community leaders, philanthropy experts and social impact newcomers, we'll celebrate and Activate Together. Join us May 7-9, 2024 for this virtual event, featuring live and on-demand sessions centered on ways to ignite change together using our Time, Talent, Treasure, Testimony, and Ties (also known as the 5Ts of Philanthropy)Here's a quick event overview:40+ incredible speakers includingDeepa Iyer, Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives at Building Movement ProjectDan Pallotta, Activist, TED Speaker & Author of UncharitableBaratunde Thurston, Writer, Activist, & Host of How to Citizen Podcast20+ sessions happening May 7-9 including interactive workshops, panel discussions, fireside chats and networkingHundreds of members of collective giving groups and supporters from around the worldAll sessions are FREE. Donate $50 or more when registering and you’ll receive swag in the mail, including a copy of Infectious Generosity by TED’s Chris Anderson and a card game to help you activate the 5Ts (while supplies last!).Register now
May 08 Wednesday
The third annual European Film Festival of Atlanta (EFFA) is taking place May 8-May 11, 2024. The Alliance Française Atlanta, the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta and various European Consulates are pleased to announce the return of the festival to the historic Plaza Theatre & Tara Theater.
This year 14 countries are collaborating: Belgium, the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland and Ukraine. All films will be screened in their native language(s) with English subtitles.
The festival will take place in the Tara Theater and the Plaza Theater.
The opening night reception will take place at the Tara Theater on May 8. See you there!
Get over the hump day in the beautiful lobby of the Starling Hotel! Food, Cocktails and the amazing sounds of Eric Thomas and Karey Davis!
May 09 Thursday
May 10 Friday
Live Music in the beautiful lobby of the Starling Hotel! Food, Cocktails, and the amazing sounds of Eric Thomas and Karey Davis!
Singer/Actress Chandra Currelley brings her unique brand of Urban, Spirit, Jazz to Atlanta's newest venue, The Perfect Note Atlanta! Come visit her every 2nd Friday of the month to experience this awesome vocalist live & in concert with special guests!
Singer Actress Chandra Currelley brings her live performance of Urban Spirit Jazz to her monthly residency @ The Perfect Note Atlanta with "Mother, Lover & Friend, her Mother's Day salute! Don't miss this amazing vocalist as she performs a unique collection of her music that will entertain you to the fullest!
May 11 Saturday
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ve partnered with the Asian American Advocacy Fund (AAAF) to feature a pop-up exhibit titled Threads of Justice. Inspired by the 1985 Garment Workers’ strike in Chinatown, Threads of Justice honors Asian American stories with the hope of creating a better future for AAPI communities.
Threads of Justice features the works of 12 artists: Leah Abucayan, Helen Choi, Sayma Hossain, Tanjina Islam, Herok Kim, Wihro Kim, Killamari, Gabby Lee, Neha Patel, Sanithna Pansavanh, Ghazal Qadri, and Jonny Warren. Most of the artists are based in Georgia.
Threads of Justice will be featured at The Center from May 11 – May 31, 2024.