Friday Riffs: It’s a Michael Jackson weekend
Monday marked the three-year death of Michael Jackson. Coincidentally, this weekend, starting tonight, the Cirque du Soleil production, “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour,” pulls into Philips Arena for three performances . You’ll hear plenty of Jackson hits (and some less obvious songs) during the 90-minute show, which is a rousing homage with some spectacular choreography. At times, Jackson himself returns via video and audio, which will make you tear up for lots of reasons. So to prep you for this weekend’s shows, which have some Atlanta ties , or aid in your own remembrance of Jackson this week, here… >>
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