Nov 162009
 

So which part got your attention, the free concerts or the free food & beer? Assuming it’s the free live music:

No musician likes to perform cold. Well, maybe there’s one or two who do, but most don’t. To warm up before a concert at a local venue, some artists stop by places like Criminal Records to perform a few … [more]

Nov 162009
 

A few deals caught my eye today on the discount certificate sites:

1) Today’s Groupon deal: $10 buys a $25 certificate good at either of The Flying Biscuit Cafe’s Buckhead locations. I got mine—looking forward to breakfast out (though it’ll likely be breakfast for lunch or dinner…). There’s a limit of one per visit, and the Groupon coupon will … [more]

Nov 152009
 

The title pretty much says it all. Through Dec. 1, 2009, you can get free admission to the Margaret Mitchell House or the Atlanta History Center when you buy a copy of the 70th anniversary edition of Gone with the Wind on Blu-Ray or DVD at MovieStop. The movie will be available starting November 17, 2009. That’s all the info … [more]

Nov 152009
 

Don’t subscribe to the Sunday AJC? You may want to pick up a copy today. Quite a few good deals in the coupon section:

  • Blimpie: Several coupons, including one to buy a 6” or 12” Blimpie Best & get a 6” sub free. No drink purchase required. Expires January 31, 2010.
  • Chuck E. Cheese’s: This week’s batch of coupons
  • [more]

Nov 132009
 

Tonight, Nov. 13, from 7:00 p.m.-midnight, HENSE’s “Surface Strength” art exhibition will open at The Rail Yard, located at 448 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta.

Though HENSE, an Atlanta native, is a well-known & well-traveled street artist, this exhibition includes works on paper, canvas & wood as well as a limited series of hand silkscreened prints; it’s HENSE’s first independently … [more]

Nov 132009
 

As I’ll be writing up several events taking place in Atlantic Station over the next few weeks, I thought it’d be good to check in with my contact & find out the latest food & drink specials in case you want to dine out while you’re there. Jenna, who, by the way, is awesome, sent me back a list of … [more]

Nov 132009
 

If you’ve ever thought that it was a waste of money to pay to bring your kid with you to watch the Atlanta Thrashers play, this is the deal for you: For select games this season, kids age 12 & under get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket.

The deal is good for the following games:… [more]

Nov 132009
 

I can’t wait to see this one: From November 15-21, Unity North Atlanta Church in Marietta will host Tibetan monks. Monks, in general, fascinate me because of their ability to be still & quiet. I have neither the patience nor the temperament for either.

But these Tibetan monks fascinate me for another reason: While they’re here, they’ll construct a White [more]

Nov 132009
 

You already know about the deal to buy two adult tickets & get a child ticket free to Cavalia & there still may be a few tickets that are 20% off to tonight’s performance (Nov. 13). Here’s another quick Cavalia deal for you, if you’re willing to head out to the Thanksgiving night performance:

Thanks to a deal on 11 … [more]

Nov 122009
 

If your kids have ever raided the pantry to build something out of your canned goods (& even if they haven’t), you’ll appreciate this exhibition:

Through Nov. 15, 2009, you can see CANstruction 2009 “Restacking the Pieces” at Underground Atlanta. Billed as the most unique food charity in the world, I’d have to agree that it’s just that. Architects, … [more]