Greetings, Yet Another Atlanta Monday.
If you think you’re getting us down, what with your sky-high humidity and your long work week looming, guess again.
There are plenty of things going on in and around town today that are guaranteed to elevate our spirits and maybe even stimulate our collective brain cells a bit.
All we have to do is get off the couch and go do them. Here are three irresistible ideas to give yourself that final push.
“BB&T ATLANTA OPEN”
What could be better on a sultry July day than watching other people run around for hours swatting at 100 mph tennis balls? Among the big names in town for this tournament that proptiously falls between Wimbledon and the U.S. Open are UGA's own John Isner and Jack Sock. After two days of qualifying, play gets underway in earnest during day and night sessions. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. $35-$199 for single session tickets, see web site for additional pricing options. Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Dr N.W., Atlanta. www.bbtatlantaopen.com
“RICKI SCHULTZ AT GEORGIA CENTER FOR THE BOOK”
Hailed as a digital age companion to Helen Fielding, Emily Giffin, Jennifer Weiner and other adroit chroniclers of modern relationships, Schultz will discuss her new novel, "Switch and Bait." The wryly funny tale of a successful operator of an online dating business with a strict "no relationships" rule for herself, it's a fitting followup to Schultz's previous book, "Mr. Right-Swipe." 7:15 p.m. Free. Decatur Library Auditorium, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-370-3070, www.georgiacenterforthebook.org
“JESUS CULTURE MUSIC PRESENTS: KIM WALKER-SMITH”
A dual success as both a solo artist and a member of the Jesus Culture band and youth outreach ministry, Walker-Smith's 2017 album, "On My Side," hit No. 1 on the U.S. Christian music charts. Known for her powerful voice and moving performances, she's also a sensation on YouTube, where her version of the John Mark McMillan song, "How He Loves", has been viewed over 19 million times. Urban Rescue also is part of the show. 8 p.m. $27.50-$43.50. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Rd., Atlanta. 404-843-2825, www.thebuckheadtheatreatl.com
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