Friday Jazz
December 20, 2024 | 6–10 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art
Member Presale
November 25–26 | $10
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Friday Night Sale Dates
Don’t miss an evening of live jazz at the High every third Friday.
Enjoy a drink and light bites, head to the galleries to explore the museum’s works on view, and join a docent-led tour for a detailed look at the collection. The event will feature two musical areas where musicians will play throughout the evening, layering notes and improvising melodies.
Music
Robinson Atrium:
6:15–7:15 p.m., 7:30–8:30 p.m., 9–9:50 p.m.
Orkin Terrace:
6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m., 8:05 p.m.–9:05 p.m.
Tours
HIGHlights tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Docent tours meet in the Taylor Lobby and are on a first-come-first-serve basis.
No drinks allowed in the galleries.
Myrna Clayton
“America’s Songbird” Myrna Clayton (born in Alabama, raised in Atlanta) is best known as a jazz singer and performer. Clayton has collaborated with the US State Department to represent American music at US embassies around the world. She has performed in five of the seven continents, most recently at Ghana’s 2024 Jazz in January festival, and has been tagged “the Maynard Ferguson of Jazz Vocals” by a jazz orchestra conductor in Kazan, Russia. For more information, visit myrnaclayton.com.
Food and Drinks
This month’s specialty cocktail features flavors of brandy, spiced apples, and a blend of pomegranate, lime, and cranberry juices topped with a dash of Prosecco.
Indulge your senses at Friday Jazz with delicious BBQ for purchase. Savor expertly smoked meats and homestyle sides, all freshly chopped and generously topped with Williamson Bros. renowned BBQ sauces. Get ready for an unforgettable combination of great music and mouth-watering cuisine!
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Know Before You Go:
- Membership guest passes cannot be redeemed for this event.
- Doors for Friday Jazz open at 6 p.m. The museum will remain closed between 5 to 6 p.m.
- Seating is extremely limited, and priority is given to guests with disabilities.
- No outside food or beverage is permitted.
- We strongly recommend using rideshare or MARTA because parking in the Woodruff Arts Center garage is limited and may reach capacity before you arrive. Find out about other parking options here.
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