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admin | August 30, 2008
Want a free 3-pack of chicken strips? If so, stop by any Chick-Fil-A on Monday, September 1, from 10:30 a.m. until closing while decked out in your favorite football team’s logo & pick up a pack on the house.
There’s no catch. As long as it sports a football team’s logo (it doesn’t matter if it’s [...]
admin | August 29, 2008
When it comes to eating green on the cheap, nothing tops metro-Atlanta’s farmers’ markets for great deals on locally grown produce. While some farmers’ markets are wrapping up for the season, others have only just begun. Here’s a sampling of the area’s offerings.
Green Market for Piedmont Park
Held every Saturday morning from May 3 through December [...]
admin | August 28, 2008
And no, I’m not just recommending that you stay home and grill out. There’s lots to do on the cheap in metro Atlanta over Labor Day weekend. I tipped you off to the Decatur Book Festival earlier this week. Here are five more freebies.
1. Dragon*Con Parade
On Saturday, August 30, at 10:00 a.m., hundreds of Dragon*Con [...]
admin | August 27, 2008
Love musical theater? Hate the price? If so, you won’t want to miss the summer finale of The Lyric Theatre’s series of free musical theater cabarets, where talented artists showcase their favorite songs. The Summer Spotlight Cabaret takes place Thursday, August 28, at 8:00 p.m.. No tickets or reservations are required, and complimentary wine and [...]
admin | August 26, 2008
The Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival recently announced the remaining movies of the 2008 season, and they don’t disappoint. For around the cost of a typical matinee, you’ll see more than just one of the latest flicks. It’s an event.
Held at Atlanta’s Fabulous Fox Theatre, the gorgeous setting alone is worth the price of admission. Making [...]
admin | August 25, 2008
Whether you’re a bookworm or you haven’t picked up a novel since high school, there’s something for everyone at the Decatur Book Festival, which runs from August 29-31 on the square.
There’s so much going on that there’s no way one post can do it justice. Here’s a sampling to pique your curiosity:
Kids will get a [...]
admin | August 23, 2008
If you haven’t seen the “Sculpture in Motion: Art Choreographed by Nature” exhibition at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, you’re missing out. The 32 medium- and large-scale kinetic sculptures that mix and mingle with the garden’s foliage are truly impressive. Kids can move Zachary Coffin’s “Rock Spinner,” a massive stone, with the slightest touch; David Fried’s [...]
admin | August 22, 2008
Ok, so $25 isn’t exactly cheap, but it is a good deal when it buys you a three-course meal at one of Midtown’s pricier restaurants. During Midtown Restaurant Week, which runs from Saturday, August 23, through Saturday, August 30, the prix-fixe includes an appetizer, entree and dessert (taxes, alcohol and gratuity are extra).
Before heading out, [...]
admin | August 22, 2008
For an inspirational evening of music, head to Villa Christina on Sunday, August 24, for a free concert, part of the second annual Gospel Jazz Series. Known as “The Nu Flava in music,” jazz pianist Brian Clay’s unique style, which has been described as “a blend of urban rhythms and contemporary jazz melodies,” will delight [...]
admin | August 21, 2008
Miss out on the bulk of the free summer concerts around metro Atlanta? It’s not too late to catch the last few of the season. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket & head out for these R&B, jazz and rock performances.
Glover Park Concert Series
Glover Park, Marietta
Friday, August 22, 8:00 p.m: The Neons
Friday, September 26, 8:00 [...]
