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Weekend best bets: July 27-29
Brian Clowdus and Laura Floyd star in the premiere of the two-character musical “Time Between Us,” which is being presented by Serenbe Playhouse. Photo: Breanne Clowdus FRIDAY Festival: Shirley Caesar, Montell Jordan, Regina Belle and many more will perform at the Atlanta Gospel Fest , but they’ll also have workshops, a fashion expo and many other activities at the Georgia World Congress Center July 27-28. Stage: Serenbe Playhouse’s premieres the musical “Time Between Us,” a tale of two best friends attempting to balance professional success and personal fulfillment across 30 years. The show continues through Aug. 18. Stage: The bluegrass gospel… >>
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Weekend best bets: July 20-22
The B-52s bring their 35th anniversary tour to the Fox Theatre on Saturday, July 21. FRIDAY Sports: Catch some quality tennis in the heart of Atlanta at the BB&T Atlanta Open . This annual event is the first ATP tournament in eight-tournament series leading up the US Open, which begins Aug. 27. Quarterfinals are July 20, semi-finals July 21 and the final takes place July 22. Stage: Out of Box Theatre presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged),” which offers up all 37 plays in 97 minutes, at the Alley Stage at Next Stage Theatre (in the former home of Theatre in the… >>
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Best place to take visiting guests
Photo: Bita Honarvar, [email protected] So many places to visit, and so little time. We’re blessed with many things to do and see in and around Atlanta, so you might have to prioritize when guests come to visit. They may know exactly what they want to see, but they might leave it up to you. When that happens, where do you take them? Which local sites or attractions are at the top of your -go-to list? Tell us about your favorite spot to take out-of-town guests in and around Atlanta. If you need a few suggestions, check… >>
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Weekend best bets: June 15-17
Ingrid Cole portrays Rose in the Atlanta Lyric Theatre’s production of “Gypsy.” FRIDAY Festival, families: Decatur Beach Party will bring 60 tons of sand, a kids’ boardwalk with games, two live bands (including Yacht Rock Schooner), dancing on the plaza, a food court and more to the Old Courthouse Square from 5-11 p.m. June 15. Parade, visual arts: Skate Peachtree will kick off for the “Skate It or Hang It!? The Evolution of Skateboard Art” exhibition at the Museum of Design Atlanta. The event begins with a skateboard parade from the intersection of Peachtree Street and Ponce de Leon Avenue to… >>
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Weekend best bets: June 8-10
The Beer Connoisseur Magazine team was the overall winner at the 2009 Red Bull Soapbox Race competition in Atlanta. The race is back in town this weekend, with 41 teams making the run down 10th Street at Piedmont Park on Saturday. Photo: Francois Portmann / Red Bull Content Pool FRIDAY Stage: “Tyler Perry’s The Haves and The Have Nots” is a tale of love and honor involving a financially struggling young husband and wife and the wealthy couple that hires them. Shows are at 8 p.m. June 8-9 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Convention, pop culture: If you’re a fan of all… >>
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Best sushi
Sushi should be elegant, beautiful and tasty. We’re looking for the best place to get sushi in and around Atlanta. Tell us about your favorite spot. Photo: Hyosub Shin, [email protected] It used to be an exotic and unusual food, but sushi has become so commonplace that you can find it in the prepared foods section at most local grocery stores. Of course, that’s probably not the best way to experience the elegant Japanese creations. The Atlanta area has many fine restaurants that continue to to elevate sushi to the art form it should always be. But who does… >>
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Weekend Best Bets: May 18-20
Atlanta’s Historic Oakland Cemetery is the site of Tunes from the Tombs, an event Saturday and Sunday in which musicians, including the band AM Gold (above) perform among Oakland’s extraordinary monuments, mausoleums and renowned gardens. Photo: Batterman Photography FRIDAY Festival: You’ll find a little corner of Greece in Marietta this weekend with Greek food, dances and folk crafts at The Marietta Greek Festival through Sunday at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. Film, festival, food: Enjoy Atlanta’s favorite food trucks and live music before the film screening Friday at the Cans Film Festival . On Saturday, the event will expand into a… >>
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Best brisket
Is your mouth watering yet? Tell us about your favorite place for brisket in and around Atlanta. Photo: MCT When it comes to cooking brisket, the methods are a veritable “It’s a Small World.” Nearly every culture has it’s own take on the cut of beef. There’s the traditional Jewish method — just like bubbe makes it — braised like a pot roast and the thinly-sliced Korean-style approach. In Mexico, where it’s known as suadero, it’s slow-cooked and used in tacos and burritos. But let’s be honest — if you’re from the south, or simply just… >>
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Weekend best bets: May 4-6
Modern rock cellist Ben Sollee is the healiner for this year’s River Revival, the annual fundraiser for the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. FRIDAY Music: The 16th Annual River Revival will feature music from rock cellist Ben Sollee and many others. The fundraising event for the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper takes place 5-11 p.m. May 4 at Park Tavern at Piedmont Park. Stage: The Atlanta Shakespeare Company takes a break in its chronological run through the Bard’s comedies to take on “Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales.” It runs through May 27 at the New American Shakespeare Tavern. Stage: Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville stages Ken… >>
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