Swim Cheap at the Piedmont Park Aquatic Center

Posted on | July 3, 2009 | 1 Comment

Membership at the Piedmont Park Aquatic Center is a bit steep: $365 for a family of 3 or more. Ouch. You do get member benefits (member only swim hours, a parking pass good for 25 visits, & unlimited visits), but that’s still steep if your budget is tight right now. Even if you maxed out your usage, your sunblock costs alone might drive you into bankruptcy.

A better option: Pay by the day. Admission is $2/child (16 & under), $4/adult (17-64), & $2/senior (65 & up).

The Piedmont Park Aquatic Center is open through September 7, 2009. General admission swim times are 11:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. on Monday-Friday and 12:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. It’s located right in the middle of Piedmont Park in Atlanta, so check the map to see which entrance works best for you. 404-875-7275.

–Jennifer Maciejewski

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$5 Off Zoo Atlanta Tickets on Weekends in July + July 4-5 Membership Special

Posted on | July 3, 2009 | No Comments

Finally, a Zoo Atlanta deal that rivals AtlanTIX prices for the venue: On weekends through July 26, you can take advantage of Zoo Atlanta’s “Beat the Heat” promotion. If you arrive before 11:00 a.m., you’ll save $5 off admission if you mention “Beat the Heat.” FYI—before 11:00 a.m. is generally the best time to visit most Atlanta attractions. Fewer people = better experience.

Another deal, posted on Twitter by @zooatl: Wear red, white, & blue to the zoo on July 4 & 5, and you’ll receive $10 off a new membership. You’ll need to say, “Red, white, blue, zoo” to get the deal.

Zoo Atlanta is located at 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-624-WILD.

–Jennifer Maciejewski

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Free Kid’s Meal at The Spaghetti Warehouse & $55 Savings Booklet from Kraft

Posted on | July 3, 2009 | No Comments

Two more deals you may want to know about just went up on Cities on the Cheap:

–Jennifer Maciejewski

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Yoforia: Free Yogurt Cone for Kids on July 3-5, 2009

Posted on | July 3, 2009 | 1 Comment

Got kids? Get them a free frozen yogurt cone at Yoforia on July 3-5. The freebie is good for one cone per child age 12 & under, and the offer is only valid at the Highland & Windward locations: 1402 North Highland Ave., Atlanta, or 3070 Windward Plaza, Suite B., Alpharetta. Thanks for the lead, Jenn.

–Jennifer Maciejewski

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Free Gelato at Pizzeria Venti on July 4th

Posted on | July 3, 2009 | No Comments

Free gelato. Yum. Want some? Head to Pizzeria Venti on July 4th from 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. to get yours. All you need to do is mention how you heard about the deal. Pick a social media tool (Twitter, Facebook, their email newsletter, their blog, etc) or mention Atlanta on the Cheap (they know it’s posted here), and you can indulge in free gelato (while supplies last, naturally, though they’ve prepared with lots of supplies).

Pizzeria Venti is located at 2770 Lenox Rd., Atlanta. 404-228-2013.

–Jennifer Maciejewski (who felt like using lots of parentheses today)

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Free Beer at Dad’s Garage on July 4

Posted on | July 3, 2009 | No Comments

If you love a cold one, that headline got your attention.

On July 4, Dad’s Garage is pouring free beer. American beer only, of course. Per the email update: “We’ll be shilling out plenty of laughs this Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. during TheatreSports [an improv comedy competition]. We’ll also be shilling out any free frosty cold American beer of your choice. So, come douse your liver in patriotism and make your country proud.”

With prose like that, how can I not let the deal speak for itself?

FYI—Tickets are $2 cheaper when you order them in advance than at the door, so get yours before you go. And since the performance doesn’t start until 10:30 p.m., you’ll have plenty of time to see the fireworks first. Happy 4th!

Dad’s Garage is located at 280 Elizabeth St., Suite C-101, Atlanta. 404-523-3141.

–Jennifer Maciejewski

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Save 20%-60% at IKEA-Atlanta during the Summer Sale

Posted on | July 3, 2009 | No Comments

IKEA’s having its summer sale. What does that mean for you? You’ll save 20%-60% on select merchandise. The Atlanta location has a few great buys listed on its sale page. To name a few:

  • Bravad Base Cabinet: $269.99 (reg. $699)
  • Arden Duta Rug: $29.99 (reg. $79.99)
  • Arvid Work Bench: $49.99 (reg. $99.99)
  • Songa Storage Unit: $9.99 (reg. $19.99)
  • Sieffror 3-Piece Duvet Cover Set: $5.99 (reg. $14.99)
  • Korall Fisk Rug: $1.99 (reg. $4.99)
  • Jokel Floor Uplight/Reading Lamp: $29.99 (reg. $59.99)
  • Udden Kitchen Cart: $39.99 (reg. $79.99)

Per the fine print, the offer is valid on in-stock merchandise only, while supplies last, through July 5, 2009.

IKEA is located in Atlantic Station at 441 16th St. NE, Atlanta. 404-745-4532.

–Jennifer Maciejewski

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Free Concerts: Acoustic Mondays at the Five Spot, July 2009 Lineup

Posted on | July 3, 2009 | No Comments

If you’re in need of an acoustic music fix, visit The Five Spot for its free Acoustic Mondays concerts. Most of the concerts begin at 8 p.m. If you’re hungry when you arrive, don’t worry, the kitchen stays open during the show.

  • July 6 Holly Howell
  • July 13 Mudcat
  • July 20 Holly Belle

The Five Spot is located at 1123 Euclid Ave in Little 5 Points, Atlanta. 404-223-1100

–Ebonie Ledbetter

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Get Group Ticket Pricing for The Color Purple at The Fox Theatre

Posted on | July 2, 2009 | No Comments

The Color Purple, starring Fantasia, will be at the Fox Theatre from September 15-27. I went to see it the last time it was in town, and I’m going back. It’s powerful, moving, hilarious—everything you want musical theatre to be. Can’t wait to see “Brown Betty” performed on stage again. It’s one of my favorites on the soundtrack.

The Fox Theatre is treating Atlanta on the Cheap readers like a group for select performances. What does this mean for you? You can get group pricing on fabulous seats (translation: three center sections), and you won’t pay Ticketmaster’s (often) steep fees.

For The Color Purple, that means you’ll save $11.80 in fees per ticket if you (like me) enjoy the convenience of ordering tickets online. Tickets are $59.50/person, including the $3 service fee, for the Thursday, September 17 & 24 8:00 p.m. performances, and $70.50 for the Sunday, September 20 & 27 7:00 p.m. performances. Here’s what you need to do to get the deal:

Go to the Fox Theatre’s online group tickets order page. You’ll need to enter User Name: “super” and Password: “group”, both case sensitive, to get access to the site. Once there, fill out the form. You’re ordering price level 2 tickets for the show. There’s a box on the form that requests a discount code—You MUST put Atlanta on the Cheap in the space. The offer ends July 17, 2009.

Note: You must put “Atlanta on the Cheap” in the order form’s “discount code” space. If you don’t, they won’t know to skip the minimum & process your order as part of this deal. If you receive an email from someone at the Fox informing you that you need to order a minimum of 10 tickets, you probably forgot to mention Atlanta on the Cheap when you filled out your form. If you reply to the email with that information, you should be set, but it’s easier for all involved if “Atlanta on the Cheap” is on there from the beginning.

The Fox Theatre is located at 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-881-2100.

–Jennifer Maciejewski

P.S. You can chance it & wait and see if a better deal comes available closer to the date. I’m not holding out much hope (though I will keep looking for them). Jersey Boys was in town for several weeks, and I found no deals. I suspect The Color Purple will be equally popular.

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$15 Tickets to “A Cool Drink of Water” at the Horizon Theatre—One-Day Sale on July 2

Posted on | July 2, 2009 | No Comments

Offering a contemporary twist on “A Raisin in the Sun,” “A Cool Drink of Water” will be at the Horizon Theatre from July 10-August 16. Want to see it on the cheap? Take advantage of the one-day sale today only, July 2, through 5:00 p.m. You can get tickets to all performances for $15 each.

To get the deal, call the box office at 404-584-7450 to order tickets and mention promo code “One Day.”

FYI #1—You’ll get the best deal if you buy weekend tickets since those are the most expensive at regular price.

FYI #2—The show contains adult language & content (as most moving & powerful productions do).

The Horizon Theatre is located at Euclid & Austin Aves. in Little Five Points.

–Jennifer Maciejewski

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