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Time to get out the picnic blanket and bug spray—Park Tavern’s UNPLUGGED IN THE PARK is back again for a sixth season, kicking off the first night of the free concert series with musicians SHANNON MCNALLY AND KEN WILL MORTON tonight at 7 p.m. (Should it rain, don’t pack it in—Park Tavern’s $1 drafts are a fantastic backup plan.) 404-249-0001. www.parktavern.com.
( Full article and comments) Come on in, the water’s fine—as long as you don’t mind a few sharp teeth. Catch Steven Spielberg’s 1975 blockbuster JAWS at Screen on the Green tonight at Centennial Olympic Park. The series, which continues on Thursdays through June 26, was moved from Piedmont Park due to the drought. The event begins at 6 p.m., with the movie to start around sunset. Admission is free. No alcoholic beverages may be taken into the park. www.peachtreetv.com/community. ( Full article and comments) Already seen “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and hankering for more archaeological derring-do? How about the next best thing—a chat with fantasy and action-adventure novelist JAMES ROLLINS, author of the official novelization of the film? Rollins, known for such thrillers as “Black Order” and “The Judas Strain,” discusses and signs the “Crystal Skull” adaptation at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Wordsmiths Books in Decatur. 404-378-7166. www.wordsmithsbooks.com. ( Full article and comments) Writer RICK BRAGG (“All Over But the Shoutin’,” “Ava’s Man”) hits town tonight to discuss his latest memoir, “The Prince of Frogtown,” about Bragg’s relationships with his father and, later, with his 10-year-old stepson. 7 p.m. at the Carter Library. Admission is $10 or free with the purchase of the book ($24) from A Cappella books. 404-681-5123. www.acappellabooks.com. ( Full article and comments) If variety is indeed the spice of life, then the ROCKIN’ BLUES, BREWS AND BBQS festival today at Park Tavern has everything you need. Enjoy lots of beer and barbecue (of course), as well as music from local favorites Mudcat, Delta Moon and Francine Reed with Java Monkey. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the gate; VIP tables are $50. 404-249-0001. www.rockbbbfest.com. ( Full article and comments) Whether you’re a longtime jazz lover or a fan still learning to enjoy the genre, you’re sure to find something to please your ears during the ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL. The free three-day concert continues through Monday, May 26 at Woodruff Park. Admission is free. www.atlantafestivals.com. ( Full article and comments) THREE TIMES THE CHARM: Fans of JAMES TAYLOR are in luck. The singer-songwriter performs not one, not two, but three shows at Chastain Park, Saturday through Monday, May 24-26—which should make for a memorable Memorial Day weekend, indeed. Ticket prices range from $38.50 to $75. 404-264-6400. www.livenation.com. TWO DECADES AND COUNTING: Arts fans are out in force to celebrate the 20th year of the DECATUR ARTS FESTIVAL. The event, which includes an artists market, literary events and children’s activities, takes place Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25 on the Courthouse Square. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. www.decaturartsfestival.org. ( Full article and comments)
SIP The Experience recently added Sunday hours, giving the in-town crowd an inside-outside place to meet, eat, read The Sunday Paper ... and view art. The urban lifestyle lounge in Lindbergh Center opens "Art on the Patio" Sunday, May 25 from 1 to 7 p.m. The spring arts show, featuring art by SIP artists Kimmy Cantrell and Maurice Evans, is the first in an ongoing series of Sunday events. Live music adds even more karma from 3 to 6 p.m. Specially priced Peach Tea and Vodka Mar"tea"nis quench any art- induced thirsts. SIP The Experience is located across from the Lindbergh Marta Center at 528 Main Street. Free parking. 404-816-3001. ( Full article and comments) ... so are the days of our lives. That’s especially the case for MIKE FARRELL, who got his start on the soap opera of the same name and went on to star in “M*A*S*H*” and “Providence.” The actor and activist talks about his book, “Just Call Me Mike,” at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the Decatur Library. The discussion, which is free, is part of the Decatur Arts Festival.
404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org. ( Full article and comments) Now that she’s spilled the beans about her relationship with a married Congressman, BARBARA WALTERS is likely to talk about it again. If not, you should still hear plenty of intimate details from her life—and if that’s not enough, you can buy her new memoir, “Audition.” The pioneering broadcast journalist and woman responsible for “The View” takes the stage at 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, at Presser Hall at Agnes Scott College. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org. ( Full article and comments) |