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DEL.ICIO.USDiscount Diversions: Auction Gawking to Chili Chomping
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This wooden Christ figure by Frank Applegate of Santa Fe, N.M., is from the collection of Chuck and Jan Rosenak anddates from circa 1925. It’s among the items in the Slotin Art Auction on Saturday, Nov. 8, in Buford.
Entertainment writer Shane Harrison gives you tips on events that are free or cheap.
It’s easy to have a good time without spending your hard-earned money. There are loads of fun things to do around metro Atlanta that won’t break anyone’s failing bank. Here are just a few:
Art for Everyone
If you appreciate art, then there’s sure to be something for you at the Slotin Art Auction. An extensive selection of folk and self-taught art, Southern pottery, paintings and more will be for sale, but looking won’t cost you a thing. Bidding might be tempting, though, because there will are 920 lots up on the block, including an extensive selection of face jugs. 10 a.m. Nov. 8. Historic Buford Hall, 112 E. Shadburn Ave., Buford. 770-532-1115.
And Now for Something Completely Different…
Ten schools from Florida and Georgia send their top wakeboarders to the 2008 Southeast Collegiate Wakeboard Qualifier. They’ll be competing for three spots in the Collegiate National Wakeboard Championship next year. 9 a.m. Nov. 8-9. Free. Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Road, Flowery Branch. 850-209-3568.
Munch and Mingle
Cabbagetown’s sixth annual Chomp and Stomp combines chili cook-off and bluegrass festival into one big hootenanny. The cook-off will feature chilis from both individuals and restaurants. The former mill village and intown artist mecca will also host and artist’s market. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 8. Free admission; $5 chili tasting. Cabbagetown Park, 200 Tye St. (at Kirkwood Avenue), Atlanta.
Salute Our Veterans
There are many ways to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Veterans Day parades take place in many locales, including:
Marietta (assembles by the church and ends at Marietta Square. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11. Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell St., Marietta. 770-794-5260.)
Atlanta (from West Peachtree Street near Pine Street, south on Peachtree to Marietta Street, then on to Centennial Olympic Park. 11:11 a.m. Nov. 11. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Centennial Olympic Park Drive N.W., Atlanta. 770-458-7934.)
Dawsonville (ends at Dawsonville County Middle School. 3 p.m. Nov. 11. Chestatee Regional Library, 342 Allen St., Dawsonville. 706-265-6278.)
Click here for more Veterans Day events.
Read other money saving tips at Your Money, and see a list of all of more upcoming free and cheap events. Remember, it pays to save.
Comments
By heather
November 7, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this
yay, this should be posted every friday! I have the hardest time finding cool things to do on the weekends, all the events listed above are great!
By paspastaroc
November 8, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
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By clyde
November 9, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
During warm weather we take the canoe and put it in the ocean.A loaf of bread,a jar of peanut butter and a large thermos of water and we’re set for a good day at a very low cost.During inclement weather we stay home.No traffic,no cops,no lines,no cost.
I served in Viet Nam.I learned years ago to stay away from November 11 and anyone involved.I’m proud that I went,but the country sure wasn’t.
By Shannon
November 9, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
Clyde, Sounds like a fun day to me! Thank you for your service and please know many Americans are grateful to you beyond words!
By village theater
November 9, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this
great improv for $10 on fri and sat night. Went Friday night. Entertaining show, funny players. BYOB. Cheap Friday night fun…