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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Do you plan to take the day off to vote Nov. 4?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thousands of voters continue to line up at polling places around metro Atlanta for early voting.
This begs the question — if the lines look like this now, what might they be like on Election Day? Some election officials are predicting that it could get as bad as a six-hour wait at peak times in some places.
If you’ve decided to wait to vote on Tuesday, do you plan to take the day off from your job to ensure that you’ll have time to brave long lines? Is your place of business allowing you to take off that day?
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Best Bets: Witches, Zombies and Musical Wizardry
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mexico’s Son de Madera performs at the Rialto Center for the Arts on Nov. 8.
Let’s take a look at some of the top events coming to Atlanta today, this weekend and in the coming weeks.
TODAY’S PICK
You only have a few more days to get “Wicked.” The Broadway Across America Atlanta production of the Halloween-appropriate musical about the witches of Oz continues through Sunday at the Fox Theatre. 8 p.m. Oct. 29 and 31; 1 and 8 p.m. Oct. 30; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 1; 1 p.m. Nov. 2. $39-$125. 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-817-8700.
WEEKEND HAPPENING
Become part of the Zombie Elimination Task Force in Undead Invasion. In the world created by this adventure game, downtown Atlanta is at risk of being infested by legions of the undead. Your team will help repulse the zombie attack. Use gadgets, crack codes and follow clues to find the secret end location. Start location will be revealed via email. See Web site to sign up. 7 p.m. Oct. 31. $35. 706-518-0985.
LOOKING AHEAD
Son de Madera showcases the Son Jarocho musical tradition from Veracruz, Mexico. The group is based in Xalapa - sometimes spelled Jalapa and home of the jalapeño pepper - the capital of the state of Veracruz. Son Jarocho is probably best known for giving us the song “La Bamba.” Los Angeles’ Quetzal, also on the bill, plays a mix of Mexican and Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, R&B and rock. 8 p.m. Nov. 8. $32-$56. Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-413-9849.
For more fun things to do, check out accessAtlanta’s events round-up here.
Planning to attend any of these events or do you have something else on your calendar? Pitch in with your ideas for things to do. Tell us about the fun and/or fascinating events on your radar.
