First Friday at First “LIVE”- Jazz 2025 – Dwight Andrews – Atanta, GA

We are so excited to return to First Friday at First “LIVE” for our 2025 Jazz Series — Atlanta’s first choice for extraordinary jazz performed by many of the best musicians and vocalists to grace a jazz stage anywhere on the globe!

Join us in March when First Friday presents Rev. Dr. Dwight Andrews, Senior Pastor of First Congregational Church UCC, from which the First Friday at First ministry was launched. A professor of music theory and African American music at Emory University, Rev. Andrews uses his musical gifts in many roles, including being the musical director of several Broadway and film productions. He is the recipient of numerous awards, the latest of which is the 2024 Composers Now Visionary Award. The First Church family appreciates the use of his love of music to enhance worship and the life of the church.

The 2025 Season continues at First Friday!

The public is invited for great music, dinner, fun, and fellowship. (Please note: No outside food or alcohol is permitted.) Doors open at 6:00 PM. Seating is limited. The availability of tickets at the door are based upon advanced ticket and table sales. Season Ticket holders are guaranteed seating. General Admission tickets are $25, student tickets are $10 each with student identification (show ID at the door). Reserved tables of 8 are $200. Prices for dinner range from $4.00 to $10.00. Funds raised at church-based events will be used to support other church programming and ministries.

For further information about First Friday at First or the purchase of Tables, General Admission or Student Tickets, please contact First Church at 404-659-6255 and ask for the church administrator during regular office hours or contact the First Friday team at firstfriday@firstchurchatl.org.

Updated Parking Information- PARKING IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT THE CARE LOT ON ELLIS STREET OR GSU LOT.

1. HANDICAPPED PARKING: Guests with handicapped parking permits visible will be allowed to park in the front or rear of the Commons, as spaces are limited.
2. MAIN CHURCH LOT: Parking for guests/volunteers will continue to be available in the main church lot, where you will access the Commons via the back gate and staircase.
3. ADDITIONAL PARKING: Alternate parking with be available at the corner parking of John Wesley Dobbs and Courtland Street (across from First Church). No shuttle will be available. You may walk to Ellis Street and turn right, or access the Commons via the back gate and staircase of the MAIN CHURCH LOT.

PLEASE CONSIDER CARPOOLING OR RIDESHARING!

COVID-19 Protocols

As part of our return to First Friday at First events, we are anxious to provide a safe and comfortable environment given current COVID-19 guidelines. We continue to reduce the number of seats per table and wearing of masks indoors is encouraged.

To attend our concerts, we ask that you stay at home if you are currently suffering from any of the following symptoms: fever, respiratory illness, cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath.