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DEL.ICIO.USSeasonal Savings: Upcoming Free Events
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Grammy-nominated trumpeter Russell Gunn performs a free show at Apache Cafe on Saturday. Photo: Kwaku Alston
Entertainment writer Shane Harrison gives you tips on events that are free or cheap.
We don’t have to take our wallets out to have a good time. There are loads of fun things to do around metro Atlanta that won’t plunge you into economic turmoil. Here are just a few:
SANTA COMES TO TOWN
Get in the spirit with the Stone Mountain Village Christmas Celebration. Santa will make his entrance at 6 p.m. with the Athol Bagpipes, antique fire trucks, floats and a procession of elves and marching bands. The village also brings in live music, sponsors letter-writing, marshmallow roasting, the lighting of the tree and fireworks following the parade. It’s all free, but if you feel like parting with a few dollars, you can stock up on holiday goodies at the Stone Mountain Village Market, where they’ll have Christmas crafts, baked goods and gifts. 6-8 p.m. Nov. 28. Free. Stone Mountain Village, Main Street, Stone Mountain. 770-498-8984.
APACHE GIVES BACK
Grammy-nominated, Atlanta-based trumpet master Russell Gunn headlines Apache Cafe’s customer appreciation night, with support from Chaz and DJ King Smitt. 9 p.m. Nov. 29. Free. Apache Cafe, 64 Third St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-876-5436.
A GIFT OF MUSIC
The year’s final installment of the chamber music series Music On the Hill will offer performances of Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio and Ravel’s Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello. The players are violinist Olga Shpitko, pianist Tim Whitehead and cellist Charae Krueger. 3 p.m. Nov. 30. Free. Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-237-8621.
FREE JAZZ
Gary Motley, director of jazz studies at Emory University, leads the university’s four jazz combos and the 18-piece Emory Big Band in a night of music that covers the jazz waterfront from Charlie Parker and Wes Montgomery to Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. The ensembles perform in the Emerson Concert Hall at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. 8 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. 1700 N. Decatur Road N.E., Emory University, Atlanta. 404-727-5050.
BRIGHT IDEAS
More local cities are cranking up the power for their annual Christmas tree lighting. Snellville plugs in at 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Activities include photos with Santa (nominal fee), holiday festivities and music. The event is free but unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots will be accepted. Snellville City Center, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville. 770-985-3500. On Thursday, it’s Kennesaw’s turn to light the lights. The Cobb city’s program includes an inspirational children’s choir performance from St. Catherine of Siena, caroling, and free hot chocolate, coffee and cookies. 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Free. Kennesaw Depot, 2828 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-422-9714.
Read other money saving tips at Your Money, and see a list of all of more upcoming free and cheap events.
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