UPS Second Sunday: Grandparents Day

UPS Second Sunday: Grandparents Day

Date
Sep 8, 2024
Event Starts
12:00PM
Venue
High Museum of Art

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September 8, 2024
Sunday at 12:00PM

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On the second Sunday of each month, the High Museum of Art offers free admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming! Enjoy art-making activities, performances, and the High's collection and special exhibitions.

Admission is free, but reservations are required.

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Get to know our newest membership group - CounterPoint! In partnership with ThrdSpace, CounterPoint is designed for intellectually curious and creative Atlantans who enjoy rich, cultural experiences. Through curated salons featuring intimate conversations with luminaries, members absorb a brand new perspective to the concert experience. The group name is inspired by the musical technique of counterpoint, where a combination of melodic lines come together to contribute equally to the works' overall melody. Come find your people #linkinbio #atlantasymphonyorchestra #orchestra #tickets #memberships #counterpoint

Our BRAVO crew has the best time together at concerts! This vibrant community of young professionals gets to experience the orchestra in a completely unique way. With pre and post-concert events, hang outs with the musicians, and other opportunities, they get to make lasting connections through a shared love of music. If you are in the 25 to 40 age range, this membership is tailor-made for you! Learn more in the #linkinbio about the new season of events that starts soon and find your new community. #atlantasymphonyorchestra #orchestra #bravo #youngprofessionals #memberships

UpTempo Teen Night returns Thur, Sep. 19! Hang with other teens and their families while learning about the evening's program at this pre-concert event from 6:45-7:30 pm. Afterwards, experience the power of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's concert at 8 pm – all for just $10. Learn more about UpTempo in the #linkinbio #atlantasymphonyorchestra #orchestra #education #teennight #concert

Join us at our FREE Concert in the Park returns Tuesday, September 10th, at 7:30pm at Piedmont Park's Oak Hill! Pack a picnic and bring your family and friends to this fan-favorite concert as we bring a scintillating program to the stage, including a special preview of our epic endeavor - The Beethoven Project. Learn more about the concert, including tips on how to get there and other helpful items in the #linkinbio #atlantasymphonyorchestra #symphonywithus #hearusout #concertinthepark #orchestra #outdoorconcert

Come Symphony with Us and enjoy our crowd-favorite Family Concert Series! This special, themed performance with our orchestra includes a free pre-concert activity children of all ages will love. Subscribers experience all three concerts, starting at $33. Tickets are selling fast! Bring the family to Symphony Hall for a musical adventure everyone will enjoy. Follow the #linkinbio for more information. #atlantasymphonyorchestra #hearusout #comesymphonywithus #orchestra #education #family

The symphony is for everyone, and we want you to feel at home at Symphony Hall. Tickets just went on sale for the new concert season this fall, so you can snag some great seats if you act soon. There are classical concerts most weekends this Fall, so you have plenty of options to choose from. If you don't know anything about the music or the artists, just pick a night that works with your schedule. You really can't go wrong. Add some more beauty to your life with a night out with your orchestra performing Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and more! #atlantasymphonyorchestra #hearusout #ticketsonsale

Our Talent and Development Program is proud to welcome its new musicians joining the ensemble for their upcoming season. From left to right: Caryssa Snyder (violin), Isaiah Villegas (cello), Kalea Walker (violin), Alana Romero-Diaz (Percussion), Dominick Dominguez (bass). Also pictured on the far right is current student Graydon Linard (cello), who came to meet and support his new colleagues. *Not pictured is Jackson Jeffrey (horn). Join us in welcoming our new TDP Musicians! 👏 #atlantasymphonyorchestra #orchestra #talentdevelopmentprogram #education #yearoftheyouth

The stage is set. The only thing missing is YOU. The 2nd annual HBCU AccessFest is our FREE college and career fair, designed to connect students with their futures. Join us Sep 21, noon – 5pm at Atlanta Symphony Hall for your chance to engage with HBCU representatives and corporate recruiters, attend star-studded panels and lectures, and support Black-owned businesses. Reserve your spot today #linkinbio Presented by #Invesco QQQ and Delta Air Lines. @invescous

We are thrilled to return to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre to perform with John Legend in just ONE MONTH! See the legend himself like never before, under the Alpharetta stars, accompanied by our full orchestra. Tickets to see the EGOT-winning star on September 9 are still available! Visit the link in our bio now for tickets! 🎹

Yesterday, the @woodruffcenter broke ground on a new project to transform the Rich Theatre on campus into a revolutionary new stage and play space designed for children and families to experience the arts in a brand new way. The Goizueta Stage for Youth and Families will feature accessible, family-friendly programming curated by us and our friends at the @alliancetheatre to give our youth a fresh place to dream and imagine. We can’t wait to see this new space come together!

Music for the Very Young (0-7 years) provides fun and interactive music activities that children and parents enjoy together, including an exclusive "Meet the Musician" special with members of our orchestra. 🎶 Starting this week, we're adding a new class on Saturdays! Join in the fun and share the joy of music with your budding musician. Learn more in the #linkinbio #atlantasymphonyorchestra #ilovemyaso #orchestra #education #learning #meetamusician

Tickets are on sale now for our concert featuring Mendelssohn's zesty Italian Symphony and Haydn's London Symphony. Our principal oboist, Elizabeth Tiscione, steps into the spotlight to perform Françaix’s, The Flower Clock. Great seats are available now since tickets just went on sale to the public. Link in bio.

Concertmaster David Coucheron has dedicated his life to his craft, and brings his exquisite playing to the stage for every performance. But, as he’ll tell you here, it’s all for nothing without our dedicated audience who make the hall a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for him and his colleagues. Thank you to our amazing subscribers! We’re your biggest fans.

As we dive into the opening week of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, we got nostalgic for our own city's celebration of this iconic event! Enjoy this photo of the legendary John Williams leading our orchestra during the performance of his work "Summon the Heroes," the official anthem of the 1996 Olympics, during the opening ceremonies. #atlantasymphonyorchestra #ilovemyaso #orchestra #olympics #openingceremonies

Thinking about auditioning for our Grammy® Award-winning chorus? Hear from a few of our chorus members about one of the coolest perks of the gig - working with Nathalie Stutzmann! Auditions to join the 2024-2025 season are: 🗣️August 25th, 2-9 pm 🗣️August 26th, 5-9 pm All singers volunteer their services and are selected by audition. Details to sign up and prepare your audition are in the #linkinbio #atlantasymphonyorchestra #chorus #auditions #ASOchorus #ilovemyaso

We are thrilled to announce our newest additions to our Movies in Concert series! Next spring, the seventh installment of Harry Potter in Concert with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert with the orchestra and Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert with the orchestra will come to Symphony Hall. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 2 at 10am. Visit the link in our bio for more info now!

✨ Music comes alive for our young musicians with our Music for the Very Young classes, ages 0-5. In partnership with The Music Class, this 45-minute interactive class includes research-based programs and a special "Meet the Musician" highlight perfect for music-loving babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups. Learn more about our Music for the Very Young series, offering classes Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays this coming Fall #linkinbio #atlantasymphonyorchestra #ilovemyaso #education #musicclass #meetamusician

What would you say when the score says “Beast Mode?” Let’s see what percussionist Joe Petrasek does! “Losing Earth” by Adam Schoenberg is a powerful, musical exploration of our impact on the planet that rocked audiences when we performed it back in February. You can check out and extended version of this clip featuring Joe and conductor Gemma New on our YouTube channel #linkinbio #atlantasymphonyorchestra #ilovemyaso #orchestra #percussion #beastmode

Looking for FREE 🎟️ tickets 🎟️ to your favorite symphony? We're seeking volunteer ushers to support our upcoming concert season! Our training program is simple and readies our support staff for success, regardless of whether they are new to ushering or a tenured volunteer. Interested in supporting the orchestra and gaining a free ticket for one of our upcoming shows? Learn more in the #linkinbio #atlantasymphonyorchestra #ilovemyaso #orchestra #volunteer #freetickets #usher

Today, we honor the late, great Robert Shaw who, on this day in 1992, received the National Medal for the Arts for his immeasurable contributions to the global arts community. Our Music Director from 1967-88, and founder of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, left an indelible impact on the world of music and our city, and we are privileged to remember him today. #atlantasymphonyorchestra #onthisday #classical #chorus #ilovemyaso