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Friday, January 23, 2009
Atlanta on the Cheap: See a Movie, Be on TV or Grab a Book
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“New Tree” is among the works by Meg Aubrey in “I Just Live Here,” a show of Aubrey’s paintings opening this weekend at Gallery Stokes. The show is part of the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll.
Want to be on TV? Check out the open casting call below and it could happen. That’s just one of the free options that could keep you and yours entertained this weekend, and into next week, without parting with those precious green pictures of dead presidents.
“RISE” AND SHINE
Former 99X and Dave FM morning show host and actor/producer, Steve Barnes, is producing a new TV series in Atlanta. “High Rise” will hold an open casting call for 30-40 featured extras to appear in the series 1-3 p.m. Jan. 24. The series will include 20 five-minute episodes premiering March 31, airing exclusively in Atlanta on Comcast Channel 1 Video On Demand and online at http://www.highrisetheseries.com. Free. Verizon Wireless, 3275 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-442-9316.
TAKE A STROLL
Castleberry Hill Fourth Friday Art Stroll involves simultaneous receptions at various art spaces in this former meatpacking district. At Gallery Stokes, check out Meg Aubrey’s “I Just Live Here,” a series of paintings that draw on the landscape of suburbia as subject matter for large-scale paintings. 7-10 p.m. Jan. 23. Gallery Stokes, 261 Walker St., Atlanta. 678-770-7812.
MORNING RUN
Geoff Hollister, one of the architects behind Nike’s rise, is also the author of “Out of Nowhere: The Inside Story of How Nike Marketed the Culture of Running.” He’ll sign his book and give running tips at the Nike Store in Lenox Square. 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 24. The first 10 visitors will receive a free copy of “Out of Nowhere.” 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-846-5549.
CLASSIC GROOVES
Remember vinyl? Well, it’s cool again, so head over to the Great Southeast Record Fair and score some old technology. This record and collectibles show also features non-vinyl music-related items, including CDs, posters, t-shirts and autographed memorabilia. 1-9 p.m. Jan. 25. If you find something you simply have to have, you’ll need to part with some cash, but it’s free to look. East Atlanta Icehouse, 543 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-577-2073.
HELLO DALAI
Martin Scorsese’s 1997 film “Kundun” is based on the life and writings of the Dalai Lama, the exiled political and spiritual leader of Tibet. This free showing of the movie includes a pre-screening discussion led by Philip Glass, who composed the film’s Academy Award-winning score. Sponsored by the Emory University Department of Film Studies in White Hall. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Free. Emory University, 1380 S. Oxford Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-727-6761.
YEAR OF THE OX BEGINS
Pianist Frederic “Shu-Chuan” Hsiang performs a free Chinese New Year concert at Steinway Piano Galleries in Alpharetta. The event will also include a drawing for an original Wen ze Chen “Piano Island, China” oil painting. Seating is limited. 7-9 p.m. Jan. 26. Free. 5950 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta. 770-777-1300.
Read other money saving tips at Your Money, and see a list of all of more upcoming free and cheap events.
