Things to do in and around Atlanta on Wednesday, August 22

GPB THE GREAT AMERICAN READ EVENT

Celebrate your favorite books by participating in the Great American Read, an eight-part television and online series designed to spark a national conversation about reading. This event features a discussion of themes, characters and settings in Southern literature. Panelists include Regina Bradley (Kennesaw State University), Andy Crank (The University of Alabama), and Erich Nunn (Auburn University) in a conversation moderated by GPB's Bill Nigut. Space is limited. 7-9 p.m., Aug. 22. Free. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. 404-814-4000. atlantahistorycenter.com.

WEDNESDAY WIND DOWN IN THE POINT

Catch the finale of this weekly event at the Downtown Commons featuring Q. Parker and Daron Jones of 112 and Bobby Valentino. Other musical performances include Gritz & Jelly Butter and The Soul Cartel. Blankets and chairs are welcome, but leave your pets, tents, coolers and outside food and beverage at home. Public Parking is available at the Grady Health Center in East Point (1595 W Cleveland Ave), Customer Care (2791 East Point Street), and Wagon Works (1514 Cleveland Ave). 5- 9 p.m., Aug. 22. Free. East Point Downtown Commons, 2757 East Point St., Atlanta. eastpointcity.org.

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