Alkahest Artists and Attractions, Inc.
P.O. Box 91236
Chattanooga, TN 37412
Toll free: 888.728.8989| [email protected] | Fax: 423.510.0012
Elizabeth Bridges: President
Elizabeth found her way into “show business” after college and through an immediate friendship forged with her soon to be mentor, Ralph Bridges. Meeting each other at The Capitol City Club in Atlanta in the early 1980’s, Ralph invited Elizabeth to join his staff where she was introduced to the talents and renown of Ferrante & Teicher, Roger Williams, The Kingston Trio, The Platters, Marco Valenti and The Mantovoni Orchestra. Fast forward thirty years and you have a career built on friendships, passion, partnerships and most of all, love.
“On with the show!”
Mobile: 423.653.5028
Email: [email protected]
Wayne Jones: Artist Representative
Wayne has had a varied career as a teacher in higher education, performer and conductor, and, for the last 21 years, as Director of the ABAC Arts Connection, the campus and community arts office of Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton, GA. In that capacity, he has planned, coordinated and marketed events presenting hundreds of artists to that community including outdoor festivals, performing arts events, visual arts exhibitions, and lecture series. He also served as General Manager of the Tift Theatre
of the Performing Arts as the college provided management for the City of Tifton for two years. Additionally, Wayne served as part of the steering committee to set up Georgia Presents, the state’s presenters consortium. He also served as the founding president of Georgia Arts Network, which served at the time as the statewide arts advocacy organization.
Mobile: 229.392.7739
Email: [email protected]
Philip Moye: Vice President, Sales Emeritus
Philip joined the Alkahest team in the Fall of 2010, from a career as a mortgage broker. With his vast knowledge of marketing and his wide and varied appreciation for all musical and theatrical styles, Philip brought a great energy to the Alkahest Team. Among his many contributions, Philip was responsible for introducing LIVERPOOL LEGENDS, CHI-TOWN TRANSIT AUTHORITY, SAIL ON, THE BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE; 7 BRIDGES, THE ULTIMATE EAGLES EXPERIENCE; SHADOWS OF THE 60’S; and WOMEN &CHILDREN FIRST to the Alkahest family and countless music fans and theatre patrons from coast to coast. These years have gone by quickly and been wrought with many challenges but the triumphs have sustained us. During the 2023 season, Philip will be bowing out as an agent. His focus will be on his health and life as a ‘behind the scenes’ supporter and a forever champion of his many friends and colleagues. Philip, thank you for being part of the “triumph” in our journey!
Mobile: 423.595.0041
Email: [email protected]
In Memoriam, Tommy Deadwyler
As a professional in the performing arts for over 25 years, Tommy directed, produced and marketed hundreds of performing arts events. He worked as Arts Program Director for the Sautee Nacoochee Center in Sautee, GA, and as the Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Springfield, GA, where he managed the restoration of the historic Mars Theater. Tommy has also served as Executive Director for MacGregor Hall PAC in Henderson, NC and the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation in Watkinsville, GA.
In his work with the Fox Theatre Institute in Atlanta, Tommy led Georgia Presenters, the booking consortium for the state of Georgia. In 2013, Tommy was part of the FTI team that won the Governor’s Award for Arts and Humanities. He served on the faculty for the South Arts Performing Arts Exchange, has was a speaker at the Southeast Festivals and Events Convention, the Georgia Municipal Association and a think tank participant on the future of community arts for the Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP).
We are saddened to announce Tommy’s passing in December 2022. His work with Alkahest Artists will not be forgotten. Always glad to help friends in need, Tommy was known for his warmth and kind heart, an infectious smile, powerful bear hugs, and as a resourceful, supportive man who got things done. The Alkahest Family will never forget the amazing work he has done for the Performing arts community.
Keith S. Farley: Exc. Asst. / Media
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Lynn Billings Thomas: Mkg. Director
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