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Meet Paula Deen, Trisha Yearwood & Mary Pope Osborne at Borders

admin | March 9, 2010

My Borders email update reminded me to check for book signings at Borders-East Cobb and Borders-Buckhead. A few caught my eye:

March 12 at 7:00 p.m.: Reading & signing with Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce for Leprechaun in Late Winter at Borders-East Cobb
April 8 at 7:00 p.m.: Book signing for Home Cooking [...]

Georgia Shakespeare One-Day Sale on March 2: 15% Off Tickets to “The Gospel of John” and “Prophets”

admin | March 1, 2010

On March 2, Georgia Shakespeare is having a one-day sale. For 24 hours, tickets to all performances of “The Gospel of John” and “Prophets” will be 15% off. You can buy tickets online or call the box office to order, 404-264-0020.
“The Gospel of John” is a one-man show performed by Brad Sherrill. With just [...]

25% Off 2010 Camp Shakespeare Summer Camps

admin | February 7, 2010

Thanks to a deal in the Georgia Shakepeare’s email updates, you can save 25% on 2010 Camp Shakespeare summer camps. There are camps for elementary, middle, and high school students, and they sound like a great opportunity for kids to both practice the craft of acting and engage in the world of William Shakespeare.
Want [...]

This Weekend’s Deals: Park Tavern, Cook’s Warehouse, Laser Hair/Tattoo Removal, Body Wraps & Facials, Red Sky Tapas & Bar, Shape Wellness Center, Mojito, Hurricane Bay Carwash, Chocolate Pink, Gotta Dance Atlanta, Soothe Massage

admin | January 29, 2010

It’s Friday, which means that you’ll have through the weekend to take advantage of most of the offers on the group deal sites. Here’s what’s available this week:

Groupon (main deal): $55 = One SlenderWrap, dermasonic, advanced facial, chemical peel, dermaplaning, or microdermabrasian treatment at Renewed Image ($125 value)
Groupon (side deal): $184 = Three deluxe treatments [...]

Free & Cheap Admission to Henri Matisse: A Celebration of French Poets & Poetry at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

admin | January 18, 2010

From January 23-May 9, 2010, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art will host an exhibition of Henri Matisse’s work: A Celebration of French Poets & Poetry. If you, like me, are only familiar with Matisse’s colorful paintings, you may want to check out this exhibition. It’s a collection of 63 line drawings, which served as illustrations [...]

Georgia Shakespeare: A New Subscription or Season Ticket Renewal = Free Tickets to Love’s Labour’s Lost

admin | November 28, 2009

If you’re a Georgia Shakespeare season ticket holder or you’re thinking of becoming one, here’s a deal for you: If you renew your season subscription or become a new subscriber by December 15, 2009, you’ll receive two free tickets to Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost.
Making a good deal even better, the tickets will [...]

“I Voted” Sticker = Free Dessert at Metrotainment Cafes Today, Nov. 3

admin | November 3, 2009

Need an excuse to get out & vote? (Aside from it’s your civic duty; if you don’t, vote you can’t complain; etc….) At Metrotainment Cafes, your voting sticker gets you a free dessert all day today, November 3.
Metrotainment Cafes include Einstein’s, Garrison’s, Metrotainment Bakery, Hudson Grille, Joe’s on Juniper & Cowtippers.
–Jennifer Maciejewski

$13 Off Tickets to Georgia Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Oct. 29-Nov. 1

admin | October 29, 2009

If you’re planning to see Georgia Shakespeare’s production of Julius Caesar, don’t delay—there are only three shows remaining: Thursday & Friday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2:00 p.m. Want to see it on the cheap? Take advantage of this offer:
Georgia Shakespeare is offering a $13 discount on Julius Caesar tickets in areas [...]

Jazz at the Villa: Free Dionne Farris Concert on Sunday, Oct. 18

admin | October 17, 2009

Where did this cold weather come from? This is Atlanta—it’s far too early to be this cold. Brr. That said, if you’re a jazz music fan, this free concert may be worth bundling up for:
On Sunday, October 18, Dionne Farris will perform the final concert of this season’s Jazz at the Villa series. The free [...]

One Day Sale on September 25: 20% Off Tickets to Georgia Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

admin | September 24, 2009

For the 24 hours that are September 25, you can save 20% on tickets to Georgia Shakespeare’s production of Julius Caesar, a classic that everyone should be familiar with assuming you paid even a smidge of attention in your high school English classes. I had to memorize a very long passage for Mrs. McDonald. I [...]