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DEL.ICIO.USLooking for free and cheap events?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In a tough economy the best events are those that are free or cheap.
Not sure where to go or what to do? We’re going to help you out. Here are some events where you can go, have fun and not break the bank:
Moon viewing
Spend the evening learning about “Otsukimi,” or moon viewing at Agnes Scott College Friday (tonight), beginning at 7 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Japanese Cultural Events Committee and the Astronomy Club. Other activities include haiku and poetry composition, calligraphy and a taste of Japanese tea and sweets. The event will be held at the Bradley Observatory, on campus. It’s free. For more information, call (404) 471-6430.
Sports
The Atlanta Hawks will host a free public scrimmage at Philips Arena, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The A-Town Dancers and team mascots will also be available for photos and autographs. Get there early. The first 50 fans will also receive free tickets to the Hawks-Orlando Magic pre-season game on Oct. 20. Free parking is available at the Centennial Parking deck. Print out the parking pass and bring it with you.
Exhibits
Wonder what it was like to live on a farm during the early 19th century? You can find out through exhibits and demonstrations at Fall Farm Days in Roswell. The free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Archibald Smith Plantation Home, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. For information call (770) 641-3978 or visit the website
Team trivia and other fun things
Looking to test your trivia skills? The Marietta Museum of History offers College Coffee Nights every second Tuesday of the month. The event includes an after-hour tour of the museum, snacks, coffee and team trivia. It costs $3 per person, but let Anna Morrow know you’re coming (770) 794-5710 or email her at anna@mariettahistory.org.
Has the economy put a crimp on your entertainment plans? What’s on you calendar?
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By R
October 10, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this
Take a hike - literally. There are many National parks and forests close by with lovely trails. With the leaves changing now and soon, you can see the colors without driving way up North.
By Bobbo
October 10, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
In our small city of Waycross the Main Street Association has started a “Second Saturday” which is a music show held in a downtown park. It is free and the 2 we have attended have been good. Attendance has not been high but with cooler weather maybe this will change. Food and drink vendors set up also so it is a nice time for a small community like ours.