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The Big Read = Free Events at the Atlanta History Center & More

admin | February 15, 2010

During The Big Read, the Atlanta History Center will host a range of free programming, and I, for one, am excited:
The Big Read has a goal: “To revitalize the role of reading in American culture and bring the power of literature into the lives of its citizens.” That’s a noble goal, but it’s the freebies [...]

Free Admission to the Margaret Mitchell House or the Atlanta History Center when You Buy Gone with the Wind at MovieStop

admin | November 15, 2009

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, [...]

September is Swaptember: Members of Participating Atlanta Attractions Save Big

admin | August 24, 2009

I have family memberships to a few attractions around the Atlanta area. I love ‘em, and they more than pay for themselves because we actually use them.
We don’t have passes to the Georgia Aquarium, but I’m considering buying them this September, thanks to this deal:
September is Swaptember. For the month of September, if you’re [...]

Free Admission to the Margaret Mitchell House on July 4 & 5

admin | June 30, 2009

The Margaret Mitchell House is debuting new exhibitions about Margaret Mitchell’s life and “Gone with the Wind,” the movie, this weekend. To celebrate, they’re offering free admission on July 4th & 5th.
Here are just a few of the activities planned for the celebration:

Help make hand-cranked ice cream on the Margaret Mitchell House Porch
Meet Ira Joe [...]

Cheap Eats in Midtown during Shop & Dine Week

admin | November 17, 2008

Through November 21, indulge in cheap eats during Midtown Atlanta Shop & Dine week.
Tight on money? $25 feeds two at restaurants like The Original el Taco (two appetizers and two entrees), Cypress Street Pint & Plate (1 appetizer & two entrees), and Vickery’s Crescent Avenue Bar & Grill (Caesar salad, choice of jerk chicken or [...]