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Weekend best bets: April 13-15

Weekend best bets: April 13 15

Topher Payne plays Mame and Kate Graham is young Patrick Dennis in the Process Theatre Company production of “Auntie Mame.” Photo: Tom Gillespie FRIDAY Stage: Process Theatre Company puts a gender-bending twist on the classic “Auntie Mame,” with Atlanta playwright and actor Topher Payne taking on the title role. The show opens April 14 and continues through May 5 at OnStage Atlanta in Decatur. Stage: Everyone’s favorite gun-toting granny finds employment at a retirement home in “Tyler Perry’s Madea Gets a Job.” The show runs April 13-15 at the Fox Theatre. Stage: Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents “Ring of… >>

Best shrimp and grits

We’re looking for the best take on shrimp and grits in and around Atlanta. Tell us about your favorite. Photo: Becky Stein / Special Shrimp and grits is a Low Country favorite, and even has its own festival on Georgia’s Jekyll Island. The beloved coastal dish used to be a Southern secret, but its popularity has grown far beyond the region in recent years. We think the South is still the best place to get it, and you’re probably better off ordering up a plate as close to the ocean as possible. But we can’t always travel that far for this… >>

Weekend best bets: April 6-8

Weekend best bets: April 6 8

Go find those eggs. I think there’s one in that tree over there. There will be plenty of hiding and seeking of eggs this weekend, including hunts at gatherings in Canton and Kirkwood. Photo: Phil Skinner, pskinner@ajc.com. FRIDAY Stage: Catch the world premiere of “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,” a new musical by Stephen King and John Mellencamp, directed by Susan V. Booth with musical direction from T Bone Burnett. It continues through May 13 at the Alliance Theatre. Stage: Georgia Perimeter College presents Pearl Cleage’s “Blues for an Alabama Sky,” which opens April 6 and runs through April… >>

Easter events in and around Atlanta

Ron and Deb Cole lead in the hymn selection during the 67th Annual Easter Sunrise Service on the mountain top at Stone Mountain Park Sunday, April 24, 2011. This year’s service is April 8. Photo: Vino Wong, vwong@ajc.com This is just a sampling of the many Easter-related events happening around town. If you’d like to share information about other Easter events, feel free to add them in the comments. Check our events listings for more Easter happenings (including some brunch options). THURSDAY Easter Egg Decorating Class. 11 a.m. April 5. $5. Scottsdale Farms Nursery, 15639 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta. 770-777-5875, www.scottsdalefarms.com. Maundy Thursday… >>

Best Chinese restaurant

Photo: Becky Stein / Special Chinese food is easily one of the most popular ethnic foods in the U.S. (along with Mexican), and it has maintained that popularity for many years. Even the smallest cities have a Chinese restaurant or two, and the Atlanta area is blessed with hundreds of them. But where are the best Chinese restaurants around town? Does your favorite spot specialize in Cantonese, Hunan, Sichaun or some other regional Chinese cuisine? Or does it offer a little bit of everything? Whether it’s a great lunch spot or the perfect place for a fancy dinner, tell us… >>

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Weekend best bets: March 30-April 1

Weekend best bets: March 30 April 1

Hear that tasty, tasty bacon sizzling? You will if you head to Dad’s Garage on Saturday for the swine-tastic BaconFest, the theater troupe’s popular annual fundraiser. Photo of Pine Street Market’s applewood smoked bacon by Renee Brock/ Special FRIDAY Stage: The musical stage version of the classic Mel Brooks film comedy “Young Frankenstein” is at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre through April 1. Families, performing arts: Celebrate the animated films of Disney with “Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove,” which includes a visit to the world of princesses from Snow White and Cinderella to Mulan and Tiana. It… >>

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Best caterer

You probably don’t want to hire the folks from the now-canceled “Party Down” for your event. Those struggling actors made some pretty sad caterers. But who do you call? Tell us about your favorite Atlanta-area caterer. Photo: Starz Entertainment You have a wedding to plan — or maybe you’re just throwing a party. Whatever it is, you don’t have the time to prepare the food. Who do you call? A caterer, of course, but which one? We want to hear about the best caterers in and around Atlanta. Whether you went with high-end, white tablecloth cuisine or… >>

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Weekend best bets: March 23-25

Weekend best bets: March 23 25

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Best kids’ meal

Kids’ meals don’t have to be dull and unimaginitive. We’re looking for local restaurants that can offer the same kind of fun and flavor packed into this plate designed to please even picky young eaters by local chef Evelyn Paul. Photo: Phil Skinner, pskinner@ajc.com Many places have special menu items for the young ones, but some are of them are a cut above. While some places put little effort into their kid-friendly offerings, others make a point of giving minor diners a meal that’s just as special as the ones they make for grown-ups. The kids’ menu… >>

Weekend best bets: March 16-18

Weekend best bets: March 16 18

Everyone (and every dog) is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Join the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 17, beginning at noon. Photo: Phil Skinner, pskinner@ajc.com. FRIDAY Cars: Check out more than 500 new 2012 vehicles and get a sneak peek at some 2013 prototypes at the Atlanta International Auto Show . It continues through March 18 a the Georgia World Congress Center. Stage: “Billy Elliot” is the Elton John/Lee Hall musical version of the film about a young boy who wants to dance, despite social pressures and a reticent father. It runs through March 18 at the Fox Theatre. See our review… >>

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