On Thursday, head on over to the third floor of the Dobbs University Center on the Emory campus (directions) for a conversation between the New Yorker's Alex Ross and trumpeter Terrence Blanchard. According to a notice on the Web site, the duo "will talk about their crafts and the way they see themselves in relation to each other and various public constituencies." I don't exactly know what that means, but the discussion is sure to be interesting. Ross is an amazingly astute critic who has been a champion of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (he'll also be at Kennesaw State on February 7 talking about the classical group eighth blackbird). Blanchard is, well, a world-class musician. The event is free, so show up early. 4 p.m.
Symphony Hall is the place to be on Friday night for the Wynton Marsalis-helmed Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra (pictured above). Marsalis is a regular visitor to Atlanta and members of the orchestra have recently played dates around town. Band-member Marcus Printup even lives here. If the ASO's Web site is to be believed, there are only 7 tickets left for the show. If you can't get in, show up at Churchill Grounds. I'm sure at least some of the musicians stop by. 8 p.m. Price varies.
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