The 11th annual HealthCare & Music Festival will be held August 5 and 6 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, with a weekend of empowerment, fun and total transformation, including music from R&B, inspirational, jazz and gospel artists. There will be workshops and seminars presented by top agencies with a wealth of networking opportunities. The festival is fun for the entire family and offers a wide variety of programs from morning until evening with closing concerts each night. There will be blood pressure screenings and cooking and fitness demonstration with tips on nutrition..

The goal of the event is to improve and promote the presence of healthy living and prevention; bring forth of diversity in today’s ever changing world of economics and family values; promote healthy living both spiritually and physical through education and workshops; and produce a variety of concerts and entertainment that bridge the community.

Admission to the general festival events is free, but special workshops, concerts, black tie reception and awards banquet require tickets. Location: 165 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta. For more information, visit AtlantaGospelfest.com.