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By Entertainment Editor Ahmed Sirour
TASTEFULLY DONE...(09.22.04)
Happy Fall Equinox (i.e. you're about to get more sleep in the evenings, soon)! Anyway, for those who couldn't make it out this past weekend--you really missed something! Myself and ATLANTHAPPS.COM Founder & Publisher, Vincent McCant, had too much fun and had a feast! Between the two of us where I'm vegetarian (almost vegan, at this point) and he's an omnivore (i.e. more shrimp for him) we pretty much sampled everything! You might want to put spots like Brooklyn Cafe', Vinocity, Figo, Lush, Roy's, Imperial Fez, Sweet Auburn Bread Company (oh, the sumptuous pleasure of the blackberry tart
) and Milan as one of the many places to add to your "to dine" list! Let me start by giving you a few photo highlights of this past weekend's 3rd Annual Taste of Atlanta (photo credits to Noel St. John):
OPENING NIGHT/FRIDAY: Stage
shot from where chef
Roy Yamaguchi would give his cooking
demonstration.
SATURDAY:
(Left) Chef Rafih Benjelloun, Imperial Fez,
doing a cooking demonstration.
(Right) Rafih, who brought his own entertainment, wastes
no time as
SUNDAY: TV celebrity chef, Emeril Lagasse, crackin' jokes during
As some of you may have read last week, one of our subscribers and dedicated readers won herself a pair of tickets to attend this wonderful event, and even e-mailed me to say "thank you" and how much she and her boyfriend enjoyed themselves. You could be next, so I hope you start paying attention to upcoming promotions and contests we'll be having to give you more opportunities to really get in the social mix that Atlanta has to offer...even if you're just visiting from out-of-town--it's anyone's game. But as the saying went for the New York Lotto..."ya gotta be in it to win it."
If you remember, I vaguely mentioned last week that I'd be involved in a concert this coming Sunday. Well, the details are as follows:
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September 26 NME Records Presents... THE
FREEFALL CONCERT This is a FREE SHOW beginning at 4:00pm. All attendees will be part of Ee-De"s live concert DVD recording. No entry permitted after the show starts! Doors open at 3:00pm.
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My band and I (not The Formula, this time) will be playing for Ee-De, and although he's a young guy, he does have the vocal chops and some good material...plus, we'll make him sound that much better live! Check it out.
MY PICKS FOR THE WEEK:
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THURSDAY, September 23, 2004: SoL Fusion's 2nd Anniversary Party at eleven50, Featuring a live rare performance by Res. Live performance during the Martell Happy Hour by Brash Records recording artist Anthony David. Doors open at 8:30 PM. Open Bar from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM courtesy of Martell Cognac. Music by Kemit & DJ Jamad. Only 500 advance tickets will be sold at $15 at Moods Music, Diamond Lounge Creative, and Earwax Records. For more information, please log onto www.sol-fusion.com | click here for the goodies!
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FRIDAY, September 24, 2004: Faces Friday II (The Remix) at D'Jango's
Restaurant - 495 Peachtree St - Downtown - 404.347.8648. HBCU Meet & Greet for the Atlanta Football Classic presented by Sprite Remix. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Complimentary cocktails and free lavish buffet from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Faces Friday party from 9:00 PM - until hosted by Steven Campbell, Michael Bonds, Jeff Cook, & The FAB 50 & FUTURE 50.
- SUNDAY, September 26, 2004 (see above event at Earthlink Live)
For additional options for the week, hit up:
www.atlantahapps.com/upcoming_events.com
IN CLOSING...
I wish I could tell you all some of the things that
happened this past weekend into this week, but even if I cover
up names I may still uncover people's identities and
possibly cause some commotion on this page...which I actually
don't mind doing, but I choose to be a little discreet this go
'round. Lemme just say that there is "more than meets the
eye" and that "ain't nothin' like the real thing,
baby." Oh, and is it wrong to avoid someone because of
their dental hygiene...or lack thereof. 
Oh,
and not that this is any big deal to anyone, but my healing
time has come to an end where heartache brought on by
love is concerned. The past 48 hours have brought about
some very interesting and enlightening revelations that have
been true signs from above that I can now, truly, move on. I
stayed (and will continue be) true to myself and winged it. I
suppose that means that I'm "back on the market"
again, but I'm in no rush to specifically look for anyone--I
could really appreciate developing a friendship before things
get physically intimate...even if we admit that we're attracted
to each other. When it's time she will come into my life,
whether sooner or later, but I will say that whomever she
is...she will be the beneficiary of all that I have
learned from this past experience--there are definite
"upgrades" to this version of me! 
When you give so much of yourself, unselfishly, you tend to
neglect one of the most important people in your life--you!
Sometimes you have to be your own motivator, your own
kick-in-the-butt, but sometimes (and necessary) your own
cheerleader...and right now, after going and getting through
a pretty rough time emotionally, I wanna take the time to
congratulate myself on a job well done...
The views in this article are not necessarily the expressed views of ATLANTAHAPPS.COM or it's affiliates.
SESSIONS SATURDAYS at Tarrazu Coffeebar
Join us every Saturday
Time: 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
SUDARABAJAN Productions present...
"SESSIONS SATURDAYS"
(as a part of Tarrazu's Liquid Jazz Series)
Featuring a three-piece (keys/drums/bass) neo-jazz band,
THE FORMULA
Enjoy a sensual atmosphere of candlelight's, chill conversations, cool
sounds, and good food as you leave the stress of the work week behind
you. As an extra treat, each week will feature a different up-and-coming
vocalist to sit in with the band and grace the mike, for your listening pleasure.
The dinner and dessert menu is definitely for the discriminating
palate...and you won't need any reservations.
Time:
9pm-12am (NO COVER!)
Address:
265 Ponce De Leon Avenue (around the corner
from Old Spaghetti Factory)
Suite D
Atlanta, GA 30308
404.815.2077
Dress:
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Ahmed Sirour writes a weekly journal for ATLANTAHAPPS.COM
Ahmed Sirour is a Georgia Regional Representative for Hidden Beach Recordings
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Ahmed Sirour -A
Product
of a Sudanese-Arab (Muslim) father and a Bajan-Caribbean (Christian)
mother. Ahmed was a "diamond in the rough" hewn from Brooklyn,
now undergoing "polishing and re-cutting" in Atlanta. This serves
as a premise to his diverse nature that comes from a diverse background.
His poetic style is influenced by his love of music...specifically, jazz
improvisation. He sometimes uses a rhyme form he calls "Broken Word";
basically, the rhyme scheme alternates between words and phrases but
with a definite flow just like a jazz jam session where the art of
freestyle takes place. Although it would seem that hip-hop, another of
his influences, would seem to be a more apt description of his style, it
is the marriage of youthful innovation paired with classic refinement.
He is also moved by the Harlem Renaissance, which he feels is
resurfacing, in spirit, throughout many major metropolitan cities,
especially Atlanta. More importantly, he is moved by his belief in
spirituality, believing that he is merely a vessel of God to bring forth
the talent that he feels he has been blessed with.
Ahmed's goal, this year, to finally publish his first collection of work entitled, "This Would Be A Love Song...If Only I Could Sing"; a collection of poetry, essays, and short stories based on his life's experiences in the area of love and life. Ahmed is also a musician (keyboardist) and plays for and with many talented artists in Atlanta (and those who travel through the city from abroad). He currently represents for Hidden Beach Recordings (www.hiddenbeach.com), so he keeps one foot in the business and one foot (and two hands) in the art, itself. It is his hope and prayer that beyond enjoying his work, that people are actually moved, emotionally/intellectually/spiritually, by the words they read, and to know that this is merely a power that is coming through him and not from him.
SOULFUL HAPPS - A SPOTLIGHT ON URBAN MUSIC & CULTURE
Imagine for a moment if Marvin were still alive and able to record with the Roots... Or what about Pete Rock breaking-off a track for Minnie Ripperton or Donnie Hathaway. What kind of energy would these collaborations create??? The answer is found in a new Soul Music Series entitled SOULFUL HAPPS, and it's unlike anything you've ever heard. This section features artists who produce the sounds of 70's Soul, Acid Jazz, Hip Hop, and Rare Grooves appreciated by music lovers around the Atlanta area. But it's more than a sound... It's a feeling... bringing the past and the future together in a rather unique way. Click here for details
WHAT THEY ARE SAYIN...
Mr.Sirour,
I live in LA and was
recently in your wonderful city and love reading you're column, Very
nice. Miles...
Mr.Sirour,
I would like to begin by saying I enjoy your weekly "HAPPS" commentary. I look forward to it every Monday evening when I have down time at work. I appreciate you keeping us 'Atliens' abreast of the goings of Atlanta and upcoming music artists. Please keep doing what you are doing!
Mr.Sirour,
Now, I would like to comment briefly on your commentary for this week. Kudos to you for being honest and candid! How refreshing to hear such positive and thought provoking thoughts. I agree with you in so many ways. Just as a smile can be contagious, so can positivity.
P.S-- I saw the plug on your site for the Tarrazu Coffee Bar. It sounds like a great place. I will be trying it out this week.
Thank You,
Brettina Burney
KATHLEEN BERTRAND
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Subscriber Kathleen Bertrand, her riveting performances combine contemporary R&B grooves with jazz riffs that keep audiences wanting for more...
No Regrets sets an elegant new standard for contemporary soul, and Kathleen Bertrand brings an inspiring new voice to the world of music. Look for future features on this dynamic singer in future ATLANTAHAPPS listings.
Ahmed writes the way a jazz musician plays during an improvisational jam session paired with the way a lyricist freestyles in hip-hop form. It is a marriage of the past and present that creates a fusion to set the tempo for the future. His writing surpasses his racial makeup and simply becomes a unique American story by a unique American writer.
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