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5 things to do: Sunday

Darren Benda — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:45:21 +0000

1) Young Americans is on display at the High Museum.

2) Kenny Chesney and LeAnn Rimes perform at Turner Field.

3) The Five Spot hosts Just Think!, a night of political exploration.

4) Unplugged in the Park continues at Piedmont Park.

5) Atkins Park Tavern hosts the Dave FM Sunset Live Concert Series.

(Photo © Sheila Pree Bright)

See & Do: Music: Vans Warped Tour

Darren Benda — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:00:13 +0000

With Bonnaroo more than three hours away and Music Midtown canceled for the past few years, Atlantans don’t often get the chance to see large music festivals that feature multiple acts in one day. Well, all that changes Wed., JULY 9, when the VANS WARPED TOUR comes to town. The lineup includes Angels and Airwaves, Relient K, the Academy Is …, the Pinker Tones, the Gym Class Heroes and Against Me! (right). $29.50. Noon. Lakewood Amphitheatre, 2002 Lakewood Way. 404-249-6400. www.warpedtour.com.

(Photo by Janette Beckman)

5 things to do: Sunday

Darren Benda — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:45:31 +0000

1) Atlanta Pride wraps up its celebration.

2) Lyle Lovett performs at Chastain Park.

3) The Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros at Turner Field.

4) The musical Urinetown is at Onstage Atlanta.

5) Doomsayer, Royal Thunder and Let the Night Roar perform at Smith’s Olde Bar.

(Photo courtesy Atlanta Pride Committee)

5 things to do: Saturday

Darren Benda — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:45:19 +0000

1) The legendary Tom Waits performs at the Fox Theatre.

2) Jim Henson: Puppeteer is on display at the Center for Puppetry Arts.

3) The Atlanta Pride Festival continues in downtown Atlanta.

4) Eddie’s Attic hosts the Asylum Street Spankers.

5) Chunklet magazine presents Boris, Torche and Clouds at the Earl.

(Photo courtesy Tom Waits)

5 things to do: Tuesday

Darren Benda — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:45:06 +0000

1) New Exhibits continues at ART Station Contemporary Arts Center.

2) Barbara Ann’s features Blues Jam Session with Frankie Lee Robinson.

3) Lyfe Jennings plays at Center Stage.

4) DJ Romeo Cologne hosts Funk Disco at Star Bar.

5) Summer Slaughter Tour 2008 comes to the Masquerade.

(Image by Bob McGill)

5 things to do: Sunday

Darren Benda — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:45:44 +0000

1) Rising Appalachia hosts and headlines Concrete Pandemonium at Eyedrum Art & Music Gallery.

2) Zoroaster headlines Corndogorama’s final day at Lenny’s Bar.

3) Monsters inhabit Atlanta in The Monster Show at Eyedrum Art & Music Gallery.

4) Colbie Caillat performs at the Variety Playhouse.

5) REO Speedwagon and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform at Chastain Park.

5 Things to do: Wednesday

Darren Benda — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:45:54 +0000

1) The Wrights perform at Eddie’s Attic with Scott Miller.

2) Tibetan Sacred Arts, a night of cultural art and philosophy, is at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.

3) Dunwoody Library hosts screenings of new independent and foreign films at the Film Series Movement.

4) Denis Johnson discusses and signs Trees of Smoke at the Decatur Library.

5) Flicks on Fifth continues with The Bourne Ultimatum at Technology Square in Midtown.

(Photo courtesy the Wrights)