Atlanta, GA

Dance 411 Studio located at 749 Moreland Avenue is offering some free dance classes in 2009.

Their first ones are:

Contemporary Jazz 4 Adults! FREE CLASS! Saturday, January 10th from 2:00-3:00pm! Take it up a notch and join us in this Jazz Class. This class includes a standing warm-up, floor stretches, work on technique, balance, strength, coordination, turns & combinations. This class is open to all levels. Let’s Jazz!

Hip Hop 4 Beginners! FREE CLASS! Saturday, January 10th from 3:00-4:00pm! This class is designed for the absolute beginner. This class is led in a non-intimidating atmosphere and the instructors aare sure to keep it fun while teaching you the latest hip-hop moves in a comfortable pace for everyone. You’ll be dancing like a pro before you know it!

Space is limited. Register now to reserve your spot for these fun, FREE classes at Dance411. Call 404.622.4110 or visit www.dance411.com for more info.

If you want to learn more about this dances studio, then read on.. (more…)

Christopher Marlowe’s
Doctor Faustus

Directed by Jeff Watkins
Featuring Maurice Ralston and Laura Cole

$12 General Admission Previews January 1 & 2, 2009
Runs January 3-25, 2009
Special $12 General Admission Performances January 2, 3, 9, 10 at 11pm

404-874-5299
www.ShakespeareTavern.com

Hey Students — Check out this special offer just for you…. (more…)

So amongst the many Christmas traditions in the South - one of them is looking at pretty Christmas lights.. And there’s a couple of places to see them at. Here are some of the most popular places: (more…)

It’s really astonishing to me how many productions of the Christmas Carol happen around the city of Atlanta. So basically if you want to see this show.. well you have some options.

1. Most popular last year - Shakespeare Taven - Last year alot of their shows sold out. So you better get your tickets early this year.

499 Peachtree Street
Atlanta - Downtown, Midtown, GA, 30308
Dates: December 4-21
Ticket price: $12.00 - $34.00
Professional Theater

2. Alliance Theater - 19th year production - an Atlanta favorite. I remember seeing this show at Alliance many years ago. It was very impressive and sent shivers down my spine.

Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St,
Atlanta - Downtown, Midtown, GA, 30309
Dates: Nov 28 - Dec 24
Ticket price: $20.00 - $50.00
Professional Theater

3. Academy Theater

119 Center St
Avondale Estates, GA, 30002
Dates: Nov 28 - Dec 21
Ticket price: $12.00 - $20.00

4. Dad’s Garage - A little comedic twist that only this theater group can get away with as they present Invasion: Christmas Carol. This show is not for kids.

280 Elizabeth Street
Atlanta - Little 5 Points, Grant Park, East Atlanta, GA, 30307
Dates: Nov 28 - Dec 23
Ticket Price: $20-$22

5. The Renaissance Project - I love this theater group! If you’re looking for a great quality show and wanting to save a few bucks, this is a great option.

Cathedral at Chapel Hill
4650 Flat Shoals Pkwy
Decatur, GA, 30034
Dates: Dec 5 - Dec 21
Ticket Price: $15.00 - $18.00

6. The Rosewater Theater - This is a wonderful beautifully decorated theater in Roswell. If you’re otp and don’t want to bear the Atlanta traffic, then head straight over to Rosewater Theater. I personally know alot of actors in this show and can’t wait to see it.

633 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Roswell, GA, 30076
Dates: Nov 28 - Dec 20
Ticket Price: $15.00 - $18.00

7. Kudzu Playhouse - This community theater is another alternative otp theater in Roswell.

10743 Alpharetta Highway
Brannon Square
Roswell, GA, 30076
Dates: Nov 28 - Dec 24
Ticket price: $13.00 - $19.50

I did this same list last year - check it out.

Which theater is your favorite one to see A Christmas Carol?

From November 1 - November 30, you can tour The 2008 Atlanta Magazine Dream Home for a $15 fee.

You will however have to venture to…ahhhh…Swanee….

To learn about this dream home - read on.. (more…)

This Friday from 10am - 5pm - why not bring the kiddies down to the GA Aquarium in costume to get in for free. And by free I mean, mom/dad needs to buy a ticket. 2 Kids in Free with 1 Adult ticket. Still a good deal and a fun activity. This is for kids 12 and under - teenagers must buy a ticket..muahhh

Plus you can win an annual pass in their hourly costume contest..

Also - Georgia Aquarium wishes to express gratitude to the men and women of our armed forces!!!
From Nov. 8-16, 2008, we will be offering 50% off up to four general admission tickets for active or retired Armed Forces members with a valid military ID. Please present your ID at the ticket window to purchase discount tickets.

Want to know some more info and exhibits going on at the aquarium? Find more here. (more…)

If you want to do something this Halloween but aren’t sure what - Here is a list of various activities going on… there’s something here for everyone.

Scandalous costumed ladies, men with one thing on the mind, and alcohol and dancing check these events out: (more…)

Earlier this week I told you about the haunted house in Newnan - Horror Hill. I mentioned how that Haunted House was in a much smaller budget than Netherworld..

So now — Here’s the 411 on Netherworld.

* The Number 1 Haunted House in America - Hauntworld Magazine
* There’s Netherworld and then there’s everyone else -AOL Cityguide
* One of the top haunted houses in America - CNN
* The most elaborate haunted house in America. It makes Hollywood Creature Feature look like
Bambi. - The Travel Channel

For directions, ticket prices, and more.. keep reading… (more…)

* Disclaimer of a slacker blogger: So upon researching Oktoberfest ideas for Atlanta, I found out that most of them occured over the weekend of late Sept. or mid Oct. However, probably the most notorious of them all and the greatest one of them all resides in Helen, GA..

Helen, GA: The little German town in North Georgia. During the day, you can browse their shops - You’ll def. want to check out the candy shops where you can get candy apples coated in lots of different assortments.. I think I remember seeing nerds as a coating once. Drink at the beer gardens, eat some sausage. By night the town heads over to Helen’s massive Festhalle. Dancing polka and lots of beer drinking..

Like a nice Oktoberfest beer — read on… (more…)

Horror Hill is a haunted house in Newnan, GA that has the unique opportunity to camp overnight and be spooked all night long by their Halloween characters.

Overall rating: B-
Want to know about the haunted house and why it got its rating? Read on… (more…)

GO ARTS ~ Georgia Open Arts Month is your October-long chance to GO see theater, music, dance, exhibits, festivals & more goin’s on in greater Atlanta & all of Georgia. Thousands of Discount & Free admissions for over 100 arts & entertainment events! (more…)

Six Flags Over Georgia is open only on weekends through Novemeber 2nd.

And they have an online special where EVERYONE can buy a ticket at the kid’s price of $29.99. Only when you buy them online.

For the month of October, Six Flags is known for their Fright Fest. They have spooky characters walking around the park and you never know when one will be hovering over your shoulder or maybe sitting next to you on Ninja.

They also host a spine-tingling haunted house (usually ticket sold seperately) that’s got all the scary tricks in every corner of the home.

What can be more thrilling than rollercoasters and monsters!! (more…)

Okay, so I’m not a die hard Batman fan - but I enjoy the movies just like the next guy. I’ve been a fan of the many changing Batmans…Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer…yes, yes…Christian Bale…yes to that too…

Anywho - I’m not as pumped about this movie as I was Sex & The City, but of course, I like millions want to see the performance of Heath Ledger.

So with all this in mind..I say the best place for Atlantans to see Batman: The Dark Knight is at…… (more…)

It’s the weekend – try something new.

Here are some weekend ideas for Friday, November 9, 2007 through Sunday, November 11, 2007. Feel free to leave more ideas you have in the comments section.

University of Georgia plays Auburn. If you are a UGA fan, the Senior UGA football players are calling for a black-out. So come to the game dressed in all black.
(A little dreary – but hey black is the classic color – and all the fans should look slender)

Liquified presents Eric Prydz at Wetbar, Fri. Nov. 9, $15 at the door, 21 and up

Take a tour of the 2007 Atlanta Magazine Dream Home in the historic East Lake neighborhood. This house has a classic design but full of all the luxuries that only a small percentage of Americans can afford but all of us can dream of. For more information visit, atlantamagazinedreamhome.com

Shakespeare Tavern presents King John. 2-for-1 tickets on Fri. Nov. 9, call the box office and mention this special when you reserve tickets. For more information, visit their website at www.shakespearetavern.com
If you haven’t been to this theater, I HIGHLY recommend it. They have traditional English food available and beer/wine. The venue makes you feel like you’re at an authentic Shakespeare performance. I promise you won’t be disappointed. It’ll help you be smarter too.

Sketchworks Theatre’s comedy night Friday and Saturday night 8pm, Sunday 5pm. $15 tickets online, $17 door, DISCOUNT! Enter the promo code ATML for $5 off tickets online.
PLUS: A $55 Gift Certificate to “Six Feet Under” Pub & Fish House
given away at each performance!

“Sketchworks Theatre group is no laughing matter, they take their
comedy very seriously! The cast and crew are all total professionals.
The performances will make you laugh till you pee yourself. They also
give lessons that cover writing, performing, and improvisation. Be
sure to visit their web site so you can view clips of past
performances to get a little taste of the action. These folks are
very clever people!”
-Gary Wright II President, CEO Clever Things, LLC
http://www.sketchworkscomedy.com

And look good while you’re going out this weekend - it’ll help you feel good. Check this out for some tips: http://www.bargainstyling.com/

Thank God it’s the weekend - I don’t know about you - but I am lookin good and feelin even better - tonight there’s a crisp breeze in the air and I hope to have a crisp drink in both hands.

So here’s some place you too can feel good and get a stiff drink:

* Tonight, 9/21, Smith’s Olde Bar hosts the Atlantis Music Conference - see lots of kickin bands

* Tomorrow, get out your glow sticks, or better yet - don’t - but still check out DJ Kaskade at Wetbar. 21+ only