What weâre about
Welcome to our Food, Music and Fun and Friends social group! (FMFF); also known as Feast and Beats.
This is a community for people who love to explore new flavors, enjoy live music and participate in exciting activities. Our events range from trying out new restaurants and food festivals to attending concerts and organizing game nights. We value diversity, inclusivity and having a good time. Join us and letâs create unforgettable memories together!
A few items to note:
No Shows: Organizing events takes a lot of effort and planning. Sometimes we even make paid reservations for attendees. As such, when someone doesnât show up without updating their RSVP, it can negatively impact our ability to host successful events. To help us accurately determine attendance, please make sure to update your RSVP status regularly.
This is a common courtesy that we expect all members to follow. We monitor our events for No-Shows and will remove members who have more than three instances of not showing up without notice. Additionally, changing your RSVP to âNot-Goingâ on the same day as the event will also be monitored for repeat occurrences. After three strikes, the member will be removed from the group. Please adhere to these policies so that we can continue to grow our community and provide a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone.
No Tolerance for Bad Behavior: We expect all members to treat each other with respect and kindness. Any form of misbehavior will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal from the group. If any member makes you feel uncomfortable or disrespected in any way, please let the host know so that appropriate action can be taken.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- "An Americana Festival" performed by the Charlotte Pride BandFreedom Park, Charlotte, NC
The Charlotte Pride Band presents "Americana Festival" during the Festival in the Park event. The band performs at 12:00 p.m. at Freedom Park, bandshell. Festival in the Park's words, "Since 1964, Festival in the Park has brought people from all walks of life together to enjoy arts, crafts, music, and family entertainment." It is a three-day event at Freedom Park for three-days.
Antonio and Serenity Edward are members of the Charlotte Pride Band. We invite Food, Music, Fun and Friends (FMFF) to come and enjoy our music. There will be much to do before and after the concert. Please hydrate, it is outdoors, and it is still hot in September.
Set List (the year in parenthesis is the approximate year of copyright), performance not in this order:
- America Overture Op. 13 composed by Joseph Willcox Jenkins (1955)
- Barnum and Bailey's Favorite Concert March composed by Karl L. King, re-score by Glenn Cliffe Barnum (1913)
- Rise of the Firebird composed by Steven Reineke (2001)
- Soaring with John Williams composed by John Williams, arranged by Robert W. Smith (2007)
- The Star-Spangled Banner words by Francis Scott Key, music by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Mike Story in 2007 for this arrangement. Original words, 1814, as a memoir to Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. Original music 1889. Became the national anthem on March 3, 1931, approved by Congress.
- The Circus Bee composed by Henry Fillmore, edited by Loras John Schissel
- They Solemnly Served, in memory of our Veterans, composed by Rossano GALANTE (2019)
A very nice selection of music to listen to.
After the concert, Serenity and I, Antonio, will need to help and pack the moving truck with our gear. This usually takes 30-minutes or so. Afterwards, it is up to you all.
Charlotte Pride Concert Band
3rd Annual Performance at Festival in the Park
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
12:00 p.m. EDTLocation: Freedom Park - 1908 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
At the bandshell.
Google Maps, Where: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RfVmktvhgSHF7xfT7Note: This is a large event, parking may be challenging.
More information about the Charlotte Pride Band: https://www.charlotteprideband.org/
More information about Festival in the Park in general: https://festivalinthepark.org/festival-in-the-park/
- 2000s Bar Crawl - Charlotte Edition (NO HOST)Needs location
đ 2000s Bar Crawl â Charlotte Edition đ
đ Starting at Nickyoâs Rodeo
⢠VIP Early Entry: 3:00 PM
⢠General Admission: 4:00 PMStep back into the Y2K era with the 2000s Bar Crawl!
⨠What to Expect:
⢠DJs spinning your favorite 2000s hits
⢠Crowds dressed in iconic 2000s outfits
⢠Themed cocktails and drinks all nightAfter kicking things off at Nickyoâs, the crawl continues across top local bars and clubsâall within a walkable neighborhood. Each spot is serving 2000s music and special throwback cocktails created just for this event.
đ Donât be lateâarrive before 5:00 PM so you donât miss the fun!
Event Link & Details:
Charlotte 2000s Bar Crawl - Live Jazz at Middle C Jazz!Middle C Jazz Club, Charlotte , NC
Enjoy some live jazz uptown! Seating is first come first served, so get your tickets early! Ticket info at the link: Two time Grammy-nominated Contemporary Jazz Artist, Jeff Kashiwa Tickets | Charlotte, NC | Middle C Jazz Club Location is 300 S. Brevard Street - Middle C Jazz
Jeff Kashiwa is known for his energetic and inspired solos, performing music with infectious grooves and inspired melodies.
Kashiwa gained prominence in 1989 as a member of the fusion jazz group The Rippingtons and performed with them for a decade, appearing on many of their classic recordings. In 2004, he co-founded The Sax Pack, a saxophone trio that also features Steve Cole and Kim Waters.
Kashiwa has released over a dozen solo albums, with his latest, Luminoso, released in 2024. This collaborative project adapts the compositions of Brazilian artist Joyce Moreno for saxophones and flutes. He consistently debuts in the top 10 on Billboardâs contemporary jazz chart.
Small plates and craft cocktails will be served starting at 5:15PM.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis.
As a performer, he has appeared on two Grammy-nominated albums: Aart by Acoustic Alchemy in 2001, and Modern Art by The Rippingtons in 2009. Both albums were nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Album.
