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DEL.ICIO.USFree and Cheap Entertainment in Atlanta: Guitars, Gullah Culture and Great Novels
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
There are two chances to catch South Georgia native Shaun Hopper and his astonishing guitar skills in Decatur this weekend. Photo: Alisha McKellar.
The things we love are even better when they’re free. Whether you’re looking for music, movies or Mexican art, you can get it for nothing this week in Atlanta. Let’s check out a few fun and free things happening around Atlanta during the next week.
A REAL GUITAR HERO
Shaun Hopper is a phenomenal young guitarist from South Georgia who crafts gently breathtaking acoustic instrumentals. There are a couple of chances to see him play this weekend, both in the Decatur area and both completely free of charge. Unlike many preternaturally talented guitarists, Hopper is never flashy. It’s immediately obvious how proficient he is on his instrument, but it’s not because he’s showing off. It’s because he creates and plays beautiful tunes that reach in and wrap themselves around your heart. He’ll be joined by singer-songwriter Trey Broussard. At 8 p.m. Feb. 20 catch them at Java Monkey (205 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-378-1852) and at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Lattétude (501 Dekalb Industrial Way, Decatur. 404-298-8787).
COMPLIMENTARY CULTURE
Mexico City native Jeanne Saade Palombo’s evocative art is influenced by Egon Schiele, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. Naomi Silva Gallery presents a show of new paintings by Palombo, along with a show of works by new gallery artist Jason Myers. Opening 7-9 p.m. Feb. 20. Free. 75 Bennett St. N.W., Space M-2, Atlanta. 404-350-8890.
FRESH “AIR”
The third NeoPhonia New Music Ensemble concert of the 2008-2009 season is titled “Air.” It includes compositions by Toru Takemitsu and Elliot Carter along with other works for brass and woodwinds. They’ll be performed by student members of the ensemble along with special guest artists duoATL (flutist Nicole Randall and guitarist Brian Luckett) and GSU faculty member and clarinetist Ken Long. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Free. Georgia State University Kopleff Recital Hall, 10 Peachtree Center Ave. (at Gilmer Street), Atlanta. 404-413-5901.
SHRED IT
Shred Fest 2009 is a quarterly event that gives participants the opportunity to securely dispose of personal documents such as tax forms or pay stubs. Limit of five boxes or 200 pounds of paper per vehicle. 8 a.m.-noon. Feb. 21. Event will end early if the recycling center runs out of space for more documents. Free. Roswell Recycling Center, 11570 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta. 770-442-8822.
A TASTE OF THE COAST
Sallie Ann Robinson, author of “Gullah Home Cooking the Daufuskie Way,” preserves recipes that reflect the West African-influenced Gullah culture of her childhood on Daufuskie Island off the coast of South Carolina. She’ll sign books and shares stories and food. Part of the Roswell Roots celebration of Black History Month. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 21. Free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. 770-640-3855.
BOOKS ON THE BIG SCREEN
Emory University’s Great Novels and Great Films Series explores the relationship between film and literature. Films will be introduced by Salman Rushdie. In White Hall. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23: “The Leopard.” 8 p.m. March 2: “Wise Blood.” 8 p.m. March 16: “Great Expectations” (1946 film). Free. Emory University, 1380 S. Oxford Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-727-6123.
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