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FOR THOSE OF YOU SHOUTING, “ENCORE!” AT THE COCA-COLA FILM FESTIVAL OPENS WITH THE GODFATHER

END OF TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE, WE’VE ROUNDED “Here’s an offer you can’t refuse—The 2022 Coca-Cola Summer UP EVEN MORE SHOWS TO SEE AROUND ATLANTA!Film Festival, which starts off appropriately with The Godfather on June 17. Francis Ford Coppola’s Oscar-winner, celebrating its 50th anniversary, starts off a wonderful summer film festival at the Fox Theatre with something for every movie lover.

For the younger ones, there is “Saturday Morning Cartoons.” Adults and older kids will love the classics such as Casablanca (celebrating its 80th anniversary), Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark, Coco and Saturday Night Fever (can you believe it was 45 years ago?).

The Marquee Club will be available except for the “Saturday Morning Cartoons”, but is rounding out the festival’s schedule with a disco-themed party featuring a live DJ 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. after the movie. Not everyone can be John Travolta, but why not give it a try and come dressed in your best outfit for doing the Hustle! The party is $50 per person.

Those who want to extend the movie-going experience can take exclusive Movie Tours prior to select film showings. Guests will be guided through the projection booth, screening room, celebrity dressing rooms and—the best part—setting foot on the iconic Fox Theatre stage. All film festival dates offer a 60-minute movie tour that starts two hours prior to each film. Cost for this behind-the-scenes experience is $15. foxtheatre.org

TRUE COLORS PRESENTS FANNIE

Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company explores the music and life of Fannie Lou Hamer, a daughter of a Mississippi sharecropper who became a voting and women’s rights activist as well as a leader in the Civil Rights movement. She was co-founder of the Freedom Democratic Party as well as the National Women’s Political Caucus. She used spiritual hymnals to help get her message across, but she also was threatened and assaulted by racists while trying to register people to vote. The play Fannie The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer will be performed at the Southwest Arts Center June 14 - July 10. truecolorstheatre.org

FACE YOUR FEARS WITH MUSIC

That’s the message for youngsters from the reggae master Bob Marley. The musical play Three Little Birds tells the story of Ziggy, who wants to enjoy life and play in the sun. But he’s fearful. Well, he’s fearful of everything—evil spirits, tropical storms and even bandits. With the help of his feathered friends—in six-part harmony no less—he learns to face his fears and is reminded that “Every little thing gonna’ be alright!” Based on a story by Cedella and music and lyrics by Marley, the play will run at the Synchronicity Theatre in Peachtree Pointe June 3-26. Try going on a Friday; you can ditch “theatre” clothes and wear pajamas! synchrotheatre.com

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Encore Charlotte will be the exclusive program for all Broadway performances at the world-renowned Blumenthal Arts Center in Uptown Charlotte.

Please reach out to marketing@encoreatlanta.com or marketing@encorecharlotte.com today for further information and to reserve space in the 2022-2023 Season!