Alton Brown, the star of the Food Network's "Good Eats," will discuss and sign his new book, "Feasting on Asphalt: The River Run" (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, $27.50), based on the Food Network show of the same name.

Brown, a resident of Marietta, has just begun shooting a third season of the series, this one "Feasting on Waves" featuring coastal areas, including the Caribbean.

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Alton Brown, Food Network star and Marietta resident.

ALTON BROWN ONSTAGE 7 p.m. May 8. $29.50, includes copy of the book. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-681-5123, www.varietyplayhouse.com. MORE FOOD NEWS • Paula Deen, sons to headline Cobb cooking show • Q&A: Paula Deen • Food Network's Alton Brown coming to Atlanta • Recipe: Alton Brown's Cherry Joe • Author John T. Edge to speak on Southern food • More Food & Drink • More Evening Edge

"The River Run" season followed Brown and his motorcycle crew on a 3,000-mile south-to-north trip along the Mississippi. They started at the river's delta on the Gulf of Mexico and ended up in Minnesota, eating and interviewing along the way. Stops include New Orleans; Greenville, Miss.; and St. Louis.

The event will include a question-and-answer session with Brown and the crew, a screening of the television series, music and door prizes.