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Studioplex ArtWalk on Friday, February 26

admin | February 24, 2010

The Studioplex Fourth Fridays ArtWalk will take place on February 26. From 6:00 p.m-9:00 p.m., head to Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward to check out a myriad of works on display in the galleries & lofts at Studioplex. It’s free to browse.
During this month’s stroll, you’ll see a “Pin Up” show by the Women in Focus group, [...]

Margarita Specials at Agave, Tin Lizzy’s & Mojave-Acworth

admin | February 22, 2010

It’s National Margarita Day, which cracks me up given that it’s not exactly an American drink. But whatever. Cheap drinks are cheap drinks. Here are a few specials valid tonight, February 22:

At Agave Restaurant, you can save 50% on all tequilas & margaritas.
At Tin Lizzy’s, you can get $1 off each margarita at both [...]

Free African-American History Guided Tours at Oakland Cemetery on February 13 & 24

admin | February 12, 2010

Oooh, I want to go to this: On Saturday, February 13, & Wednesday, February 24, the Oakland Cemetery will offer free guided tours. On the tour, you’ll get a better understanding of African-American history as it relates to the Oakland Cemetery—very cool. Want to go? Meet at the bell tower at 1:00 p.m.
And by the [...]

Free Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Horizon Sanctuary, on Monday

admin | January 15, 2010

If you’re looking for something to do on Monday, head to Ebenezer Baptist Church’s Horizon Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. for the Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorative service. Dr. Cornel West will be the keynote speaker, and other public figures will be participating in the service—U.S. Senator Johnny Isaacson, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, and as well [...]

$15 Tickets to Our Town at True Colors Theatre

admin | January 7, 2010

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will be at True Colors Theatre from February 25-March 21, 2010. I want to see it based on the fact that it’s a classic, but if you need another reason: It’s being directed by Kenny Leon, who will be directing Denzel Washington on Broadway when August Wilson’s Fences opens April 26. [...]

New Year’s Day at Agave: $20 = Any Appetizer + Any Entree + Your Choice of Two Desserts

admin | December 29, 2009

It’s a good day for deals on Twitter. Per @AgaveRestaurant, you can dine on the cheap on New Year’s Day: $20 buys you any appetizer, any entree, and your choice of two desserts. Call 404-588-0006 to RSVP.
One more deal that’s good to know: you can get two-for-one appetizers when you sit at the bar. The [...]

Studioplex ArtWalk on November 20

admin | November 20, 2009

Since Thanksgiving is next week, the Studioplex Fourth Fridays ArtWalk will take place on today instead. On November 20 from 6:00 p.m-9:00 p.m., head to Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward to check out a myriad of works on display in the galleries & lofts at Studioplex.
During this month’s stroll, you’ll see Paul Wolski’s Alter Ego [...]

Studioplex Fourth Fridays ArtWalk on October 23

admin | October 23, 2009

It’s the fourth Friday of the month, which means it’s time for the Studioplex Fourth Fridays ArtWalk. On October 23 from 6:00 p.m-8:30 p.m., head to Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward to check out a myriad of works on display in the galleries & lofts at Studioplex.
During this month’s stroll, you’ll see SCAD’s “Things Happen [...]

Opening Fiesta for Day of the Dead Show at Eyedrum on October 23

admin | October 22, 2009

Now this sounds cool. On Friday, October 23, 2009, the opening fiesta for Tweet Design’s Day of the Dead Show will take place at Eyedrum.
The show features 80 miniature coffins decorated by artists, musicians, and designers from across the country. If that’s not eerie enough to get you out the door, there’ll also be [...]

Agave: $9 Entrees Today through Wednesday, Oct. 7

admin | October 5, 2009

Hat-tip to @smithblogsatl for this lead: Agave Restaurant just turned 9-years-old, and to celebrate, they’re selling all entrees for $9 each. That’s cheap—a quick look at their menu shows that entrees typically range from $13-$24. The deal is valid today through Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. each evening.
Agave is located at 242 Boulevard [...]