Atlanta Gospelfest 2012 Music Health & Wellness Festival
Schedule of Events

Tentative Subject to change

Friday Festival

Main Registration 2-4 pm Bldg B

4:00 PM Kick-off Various Artist TBA( check back)  Thomas Murphy Ballroom

Health Care Pavilion / facilitated by Mercer UniversityOther special servicesVoters Registration/ Women’s League of Voters Atlanta/Fulton CountyHIV/Aids Free Screening Aids Health Foundation( win a free concert with a screeningOrgan Donor Registration / Lifelink ( win a free concert with a registration)

5:00 PM Media Kick Off /Red Carpet Christian Singles Meet & Greet Room 407 Pre reception MixerSpeed Dating The Dating Game Christian Karaoke  10 – 12 pm Friday***Tyscot Lounge listening session/workshop****6:30 AGF COMEDY CornerUnsigned Artist Showcase/ 7:00 PM Pre-show Entertainment / Wes Lee Host & guest Thomas Murphy BallroomWelcome to the fest 2012 Dr. Riki BrooksThrow your Hands Up Salute to 1st Ladies Welcome tba8:00 PM Atlanta Gospelfest Kick-Off Concert Artist featuring

Micah Stampley
Damita Haddon
Isaac Carree

Wes Lee Co host Pastor McKensie Co Host Montel Jordon
Dr. Juanita Bynum/ Keynote Speaker (Invited Guest)

Princess Pat Akpabio Welcome Christian Singles speaker tba Thomas Murphy Ballroom8:10 PM Speed Date/ Trivia Thomas Murphy Ballroom Dr. Alduan TarttFeaturing artist from around the world10:30 pm Main show closesChristian Singles Mixer Rm 407  11-1pmChange Host: TBAEntertainment & Exhibits until MidnightClosing 12:30 midnightSaturday Festival

8:00 – 9:00 Am Zumba Workout

10;00 AM  ***Tyscot Lounge listening session/workshop******Music as a Career: Sit down with top artists and producers in the musical field to discuss their journey in making music a career. Our panelists will share their stories of working with legends to recurring engagements on television. This session will have you standing on your toes excited to pursue music as more than a hobby.

10 AM  Bishop’s Roundtable / Suite Facilitators Relax in an engaging debate on the that it is crucial to set the record straight and bring clarity about the many challenges in the leadership of a Bishop and today’s church leaders.  This highly anticipated event was attended by over 60 Bishops at the 2011 festival.  There will be a light continental breakfast served at 9:00AM followed by a roundtable discussion.  This is an open forum and all are welcome you will have the opportunity to join in discussion with many other distinguished guest Bishops, community activist and leaders across the country.  Featuring Bishop Quincy Carswell, Bishop Ruth Smith Holmes and guest facilitated by Dr. Odessa Mc Neil

10:00 am We will proudly present a Salute to 1st Ladies Workshop, welcoming ladies from all walks of life including: Church, Community and Corporate America. Your achievements are highly appreciated and we welcome the opportunity to honor your strength, leadership, and positive attributes that continue to inspire individuals within our communities.  Lastly light your candles at the  wonderful evening black tie concert saluting Pastor Shirley Caesar Lifetime Achievement Woman of the Year Award Recipient and a special salute to Michelle Obama

1st Ladies Workshop

Theme: Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands prov 14:1 Panelist

Moderartor Lorraine White WAOK Talk Radio

Regina Belle legendary recording artist award recipient, Patti Webster CEO W&W Publicity, Traci Artis CEO I Hear Music, Beverly Bond Black Girls Rock,

TEE FOXX FOXX ENTERTAINEMT

Pastor Sabrina McKensie

10 AM Praise Dance Workshop / facilitated Minister Wes Lee fundamentals of Dance Ministry
10:30 am Christian Singles Workshop Round One with Dr. Alduan Tart

A Relationship specialist appeared on ABC Nightline, MTV’s Made, CBS Radio, BET Networks and over 30 radio broadcasts. He is a CNN/HLN correspondent for psychology and relationships and is the resident psychologist on the Rickey Smiley, Michael Baisden, Frank & Wanda, and Darlene McCoy syndicated radio shows.  Friday Nite Speed Date Trivia, Concert & Show,Friday Nite Christian Karaoke, Saturday Morning ,Coffee Tea Meet & Greet, Mix & Mingle and more……..

12:30- 2 pmChoreography Dance Round 2  Jahlani
12:20 – 2 pmWhat’s N Your Hands Coach Dance Round 3workshop Wes
1-2 pm;  Midday Concert Empowerment & Inspiration / Ladies wear your hats fashion show comedian and special concert with

Host :  TBA

Regina Belle In Concert, 

Lil Blair & The Fantastic Aires, The Lamarr Sisters, keynote speaker Dr. Yvonne Capehart Thomas Murphy Ballroom

Welcome: Dr. Riki Brooks CEO/Atlanta Gospelfest

2:00 – 4:00 PM AGF Artist Showcasing / Break

Thomas Murphy Ballroom            
Celebrity Judges:

2:00 PM Designer Expo Competitions Celebrity Judges
2:00 PM Tyscot Records Presents Industry Workshop Artist Don’t Miss This
Music as a Career: Sit down with top artists and producers in the musical field to discuss their journey in making music a career. Our panelists will share their stories of working with legends to recurring engagements on television. This session will have you standing on your toes excited to pursue music as more than a hobby

2:00 pm Christian Singles Roundtable part 2  Dr. Alduan Tart
4:00 PM Artist Showcasing All Stages
5:00 PM Red Carpet/Media Walk
5:15 pm Designer Expo Showdown/Pavilion
5:00 PM Doors Open
6:00 PM Black Tie Dinner
7:00 PM Awards Presentation

Welcome @ 8 PM **
8:00 PM Shirley Caesar/ Black Tie Awards Gala Thomas Murphy Ballroom