Read On! Book Festival of the MJCCA

Marks 25th Anniversary

The Book Festival of the MJCCA (Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta) is marking its 25th anniversary this November with an impressive lineup of authors.

Book lovers will be able to listen, meet and interact with their favorite authors Nov. 5 - 20 in a variety of forums, including author meet-and-greets, book signings, a community read, panel discussions, and much more.

The opening night event will feature musician Kenny Loggins, who will discuss and read from his new children’s book, “Footloose.” Best-selling author Alice Hoffman will appear during a special book club event to talk about her latest, “Faithful.”

More authors slated to appear include Alyson Richman, Peter Bergman, Jeffrey Toobin, Christopher Noxon, Ina Yalof,

Carson Kressley, Victoria Kelly, Thelma Adams, Ina Pinkney and bestelling author Jonathan Safran Froer talking about “Here I Am.”

The closing night event, the Eva and George Stern Lecture, will be given by Andy Cohen, host of Bravo TV’s Watch What Happens, talking about his new memoir, “Superficial.”

For tickets and a complete lineup of events, visit atlantajcc.org.

Hiromi: The Trio Project

Friday, November 4 8:00pm

Known for her high-energy performances, this Japaneseborn jazz pianist and composer pushes musicianship to unprecedented levels of complexity. Featuring Anthony Jackson on bass and Simon Phillips on drums.

Joe Gransden: Sounds of the Big Band Era

Friday, Nov. 11 8:00pm

Trumpeter/vocalist Joe Gransden and his award-winning 16-piece orchestra put on a great night of classic Big Band jazz. Enjoy the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ray Charles, Glenn Miller, and Gransden originals in this evening of music and dancing.

iLuminate

Thursday, Nov. 17 7:30pm

With a mash-up of dazzling wizardry, spectacular dance moves, and original music, iLuminate tells a story of adventure and romance using the power of light and wearable technology. Founded by dancer and computer engineer Miral Kotb, the company was first seen nationally on America’s Got Talent, and has now completed an Off-Broadway run and an international tour.