Sep 092009
 

Friday, September 11, is “Emory Night” at the Georgia Aquarium. What does that mean for you? You can get $15 tickets to Jazz Journeys, where jazz music meets jellyfish starting at 7:00 p.m. You can hang out & listen to the music or wander through the aquarium—the $15 covers your admission for both. The only catch (ha! I amuse … [more]

Sep 092009
 

Love this deal. Wish I were nearby so that I could take advantage of it: Rana, the AJC’s Atlanta Bargain Hunter, is reporting that A Blooming Earth florist is giving away free bouquets of flowers today, September 9, until 5:30 p.m. The freebie is part of FTD’s “Good Neighbor Day” promo, and customers are encouraged to give the flowers to … [more]

Sep 082009
 

On Saturday, September 12, a few authors will be in town for book signings at local Borders stores. The only downside is that you can’t attend both—they’re close to the same time but at different locations.

  • Jamie & Bobby Deen. Yep, those Deen boys. They’re the “sons” part of “The Lady & Sons” restaurant, which they co-own with their mom,
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Sep 082009
 

When I posted about the early bird pricing for Taste of Atlanta tickets last month, I mentioned that I might be able to get a promo code that would let Atlanta on the Cheap readers keep the early bird rate through October 9. Fortunately, I got one, as I procrastinated & haven’t bought my tickets yet even though I’m planning … [more]

Sep 082009
 

Update: Just got back from the show—Chicago is a fun night at the theater. Highlights:

  • Bianca Marroquin is awesome as Roxie Hart. She’s hilarious, and she’s the perfect puppet during the press conference (“We Both Reached for the Gun”).
  • In Act II, Tom Farrell steals the show as Amos. He’s spot on during everything from singing “Mr. Cellophane” to cueing
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Sep 072009
 

Thanks to Susan for this tip: It’s Monday, which means it’s Muchos Gracias Monday at Tijuana Garage. What does that mean for you? $2 food & drink specials from 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. No details listed on the Facebook page as to the specifics, but hey, it’s a Mexican place—odds are good that Muchos Gracias Mondays = cheap tacos & beer.… [more]

Sep 072009
 

Don’t forget to take advantage of these deals:

–Jennifer Maciejewski… [more]

Sep 042009
 

Admission to the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens isn’t cheap: It’s $20 per adult, and $10 per child ages 6-12 (those age 5 & under are free). But you can get in for 50% off. Just arrive before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday & Sunday morning.

The balloons will launch at 7:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. on both … [more]