Johnny Mercer was born in Savannah in 1909 and grew up listening to gospel, jazz and African-American folk music. He stole away to New York in the 1920s, where he launched his musical career. He enjoyed success as a lyricist, vocalist and record executive. He is credited with writing the lyrics to over 1,700 songs, with 100 hits and four Academy Award-winning songs. Join us for this special Centennial Celebration event!
This is a Rialto Series performance.
Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, 8 PM
Season tickets are on sale now.... single tickets go on sale September 2, 2009.
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Johnny Mercer Centennial Celebration Concert
Saturday, Nov 14 8:00p
to
10:00p
at
Rialto Center for the Arts,
Atlanta,
GA
Price: $48 / $32 / $22; GSU students 1/2 price with ID
Phone: 404-413-9TIX
Age Suitability:
None Specified
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Creator: herenberg
Creator: herenberg
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