Well, that headline about says it all.
I want to see Food, Inc., but I also enjoy eating food. If I'm going to lose my appetite for a while, at least I can lose it for free. On July 16, head to Midtown Art Cinemas for a free screening of Food, Inc. The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. You know the drill—seating is limited, so if you want to go, get there in time to snag a seat.
Thanks to @stevenatl for the lead & to Chipotle for sponsoring the freebie. I don't always remember to give a shout-out to the sponsors…apologies (and many, many thanks) to those of you that I've missed in the last year.
Midtown Art Cinema is located at 931 Monroe Dr., Atlanta. 678-495-1424
–Jennifer Maciejewski
Since @christopherbw gives Gordon Biersch's Midtown location high praise (it's one of his favorite gastro pubs), I thought he (and the rest of you, too) would like to know about the Buckhead location, which opens on Monday, July 13.
Want to check 'em out on the cheap? Head out for one of Gordon Biersch's regular specials:
Gordon Biersch is located at 3242 Peachtree Rd. NE in Buckhead. 404-264-0253
–Jennifer Maciejewski
I found this lead in an email update from "a few of my favorite things," and as I'm craving sangria, I may need to check it out:
On Tuesdays, Loca Luna has an ongoing special: you can eat & drink your fill for $25. Per Loca Luna's Twitter feed & its Facebook page, the $25 all you can eat & drink special includes tapas, beer, wine, sangria and all well liquors.
There's live music & other drink specials on Wednesday-Sunday, and there's free Salsa lessons on some Wednesday nights, too.
Loca Luna is located at 550 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta. 404-875-4494
–Jennifer Maciejewski
I've read Shange's "for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf," but the experience is similar to reading most plays—you miss a lot when you don't see it on stage. Based on the book version, that's true. It's a powerful work. Love, abandonment, rape, abortion—few topics are out of bounds during the play.
I'm not familiar with "Blood Knot," but the premise sounds interesting, as the story centers around two half-brothers—one white, the other black—in Apartheid-era South Africa.
Discount tickets to both shows are available through AtlanTIX, both online & at the booths.
"Blood Knot" will be at The Balzer Theaer at Herren's, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, through August 2.
"for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf" will be at the Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, through August 9.
–Jennifer Maciejewski
I feel less guilt about going off the grid yesterday since this deal didn't come across my desk until an email update from the Horizon Theatre hit my inbox at 4:45 p.m.
Offering a contemporary twist on "A Raisin in the Sun," "A Cool Drink of Water" will be at the Horizon Theatre from July 10-August 16. Want to see it on the cheap? Take advantage of $15 tickets to Saturday & Sundays performances.
To get the deal, call the box office at 404-584-7450 to order tickets and mention promo code "Cool"
FYI #1—I saw discounted tickets for the performance on AtlanTIX. Including fees, they're a couple of dollars more than this deal for this weekend. But you can use it to save a bit during the week or on a weekend without a coupon code.
FYI #2—Keep an eye on the Horizon Theatre's website for other deals. Fridays are Girl's Night, and they save $5 per ticket. They may have "pay what you can" nights, too.
The Horizon Theatre is located at Euclid & Austin Aves. in Little Five Points.
–Jennifer Maciejewski
Misrach, Monet, Louvre Atlanta…all good reasons to visit the High Museum of Art. Want to go on the cheap? Take advantage of one of these deals.
The High Museum of Art is located at 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4444
–Jennifer Maciejewski
P.S. Dear High: Please bring back Lunch Break Escapes.
