DULUTH
Jamie Laval’s Scottish Solstice Holiday Celebration at Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Theatre
Red Clay Theatre skips across the pond for this unique evening. Jamie Laval, an award-winning violinist and storyteller, will give the audience a taste of what the holiday season feels like in the Scottish Highlands. He leads the charge with an evening of music, dance and tales from the British Isles that draws inspiration from the old-school Celtic revelry that took place during Winter Solstice and Christmas. Laval brings with him a troupe of Celtic-inspired performers. This includes bagpiper E.J. Jones and Irish-style baritone David Brown. The latter also handles guitar and banjo duties. Rosalind Buda chimes in on bassoon, Scottish smallpipes and the bombarde, an ancient wind instrument. Kilts are optional.
8 p.m. Dec. 29. $20 advance; $25 at the door; $15 students with valid ID. Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. 404-478-2749, www.eddieowenpresents.com.
DOWNTOWN
Chick-fil-A Bowl Fan Night at the Georgia Aquarium
Pigskin devotees looking for something to do before game day can dive into some team spirit at the Georgia Aquarium. This event caters to fans of both Clemson and LSU, the two teams facing off at this year’s Chick-fil-A Bowl game. Team highlights will be projected on gargantuan screens as guests are encouraged to belt out their respective team fight songs. Cheerleaders from both teams will be in the house at 5:15 p.m. Keep an eye out for possible photo ops with Clemson and LSU mascots. Beer and wine will be for sale, as will grub in the aquarium’s food court. Guests are invited to explore the acclaimed facility and its fishy inhabitants, including the popular beluga whales.
5-9 p.m. Dec. 30. $24.95. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000, www.georgiaaquarium.org.
SANDY SPRINGS
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Cafe 290
Cafe 290, a longtime local haven for jazz, injects some soul into the new year. Vocalist Kipper Jones, who was trained as a Motown session singer at the age of 15, carries with him a serious resume, having crafted songs for the likes of Vanessa Williams, Brandy and others. He’ll let his own voice be heard alongside keyboardist William Green, who has played with notable names himself, including Boney James, Jennifer Holiday and Curtis Mayfield. The pair will be joined by bassist Sam Sims and drummer Jimmy Lee. For $25 guests can score cocktail table or bar seating with a complimentary champagne toast and party favors at midnight. Couples can take it a step further with a $150 package, which includes a reserved dining table for two, a four-course dinner, champagne toast and party favors. Doors open at 8 p.m.
9 p.m. Dec. 31. $25; $150 package for couples. Cafe 290, 290 Hilderbrand Drive, Atlanta. 404-256-3942, www.cafe290atlanta.com.
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