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FROM TOP LEFT: Charles Davis and the Velvet Sound play every Wednesday night at Grant's Lounge. | Newton Collier tells stories of the photo wall at Grant's Lounge. | Dean Brown and the Dubshak perform Reggae every Sunday evening at Society Garden. | A Night of Georgia Music won an Emmy Award in the Arts and Entertainment – Long Form Content category. The project is the product of Mike Mills of R.E.M. (pictured, center);Chuck Leavell of the Rolling Stones; internationally renowned violinist Robert McDuffie; the McDuffie Center for Strings young artists; Conductor Ward Stare; arranger David Mallamud; and band members Gerry Hansen, William Tonks and John Neff; Director Adam Paul; Post Production Supervisor Mark Maness (pictured, left); Executive Producer Larry Brumley (pictured, right); Lighting Director Peter Schroth; and Capricorn Sound Studios Chief Engineer Rob Evans. The performance took place at the Grand Opera House made possible with funding from The Peyton Anderson Foundation, the Jennings Charitable Trust, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. | Jasmine Habersham with her husband, Alex Bailey at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. On April 4, 2023, Jasmine Habersham performed at the Glimmerglass Gala. | Matt Hammock of Oliver's Corner Bistro enjoys a moment in the recording studio at Mercer Music at Capricorn. | Tim Andrews, Karla Redding-Andrews, and Zelma Redding celebrate St. Paul and the Broken Bones at Capitol Theatre in March. | The Rome Chamber Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary this June, under the direction of founder and artistic director, Robert McDuffie. Each June, the festival presents distinct programs of masterworks performed by world-renowned artists and aspiring young artists, including students from Mercer University's McDuffie Center for Strings. Faces 24 maconmagazine.com | JUNE/JULY 2023