Cue a concert: Bethel United Methodist Church's pianist, Brian McClure, will be accompanied by special guests at a concert beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. At the church, attendees can expect to hear a variety of uplifting music. This event is free and open to all. Information: www.bethel-umc.com. 245 Fairview Road, Stockbridge.
Vocal recital: Jamie Barton, an international mezzo-soprano, will open the All Saints' Episcopal Church 2015-16 concert season with a voice recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. Barton's recital will include works by Turina, Chausson, Dvorak and spirituals. She was a Grammy Award nominee, the recipient of the Kennedy Center's Marian Anderson Award and winner of this year's Richard Tucker Prize. Tickets are $30. Information: www.allsaintsatlanta.org. 634 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta.
Music, teaching and more: As part of "The Fervent Tour: A Woman's Battle Plan for Victory," New York Times best-selling author, actress and noted speaker Priscilla Shirer will share keys to experiencing the power of God in personal and practical ways. This uplifting event will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Mount Paran Church. Her brother, singer, songwriter, "The Voice" alum and worship leader Anthony Evans, will also take the stage. Tickets are $18.50-$60. Visit www.theferventtour.com for more tour details. Information: www.mountparan.com. 2055 Mount Paran Road N.W., Atlanta.
Gay Pride Eucharist: The 27th annual Gay Pride Eucharist will be hosted by Integrity Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. This special service will take place at All Saints' Episcopal Church and will feature guest preacher the Rev. Kimberly Jackson, chaplain and missioner to the Absalom Jones Chapel at Atlanta University Center. The Rev. Keith Whitmore, assistant bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, will preside at the Eucharist. Open to all. A reception will follow the service. Information: bruce.garner@att.net. 634 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta.
Learn Hebrew: Whether you want to learn or need a refresher, the free Hebrew reading crash course can help you get started. Classes will be held at 7 p.m. Thursdays from Oct. 8 to Nov. 19 at Congregation Ner Tamid. Call 678-264-8575 or email info@mynertamid.org to register. Information: www.mynertamid.info. 1349 Old Highway 41, Marietta.
One night, two concerts: Pianist Joe Alterman will perform at 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta's (MJCCA) Morris & Rae Frank Theatre. Alterman has performed at venues around the world, including the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and the Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan, Italy. Open to all, tickets are $17-$22. Information: www.atlantajcc.org. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.
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