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A SIMPLE CHANGE

Rachael — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:30:00 GMT

Stop making promises for the New Year that you can’t keep. Instead, resolve to do something fun and easy, like visiting more galleries. Start with the OTHERWORLDS show at the Foundation One Gallery in Decatur. The exhibit spotlights new work from Atlanta artist John Tindel, as well as work from Jesse Reno of Portland, Ore., and Warren Dykeman of Seattle. The opening reception starts at 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5. The show continues through Feb. 23. Free. 404-806-0925. http://foundationonegallery.com

AN ENDURING PATTERN

Rachael — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:30:00 GMT

Feeling nostalgic for the good old days? Check out the Atlanta Lyric Theatre’s production of FOREVER PLAID. The musical that depicts a fictional ’50s singing group that appears on Earth for one last time after their tragic demise in a car accident. The show continues through Jan. 20 at the Byers Studio Theatre at the Lyric. Performances start at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices range from $22 to $28. 404-894-9600. http://atlantalyrictheatre.com

THE PLAY’S THE THING

Rachael — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:15:00 GMT

If you don’t already know, Shakespeare can be quite entertaining—especially if you’re in the right atmosphere. A little food and a few beverages should definitely enhance your enjoyment of TWELFTH NIGHT at the New American Shakespeare Tavern. Plus, if you catch the previews on Thu., Jan. 3 and Fri., Jan. 4, you’ll only be paying $12 for your tickets, which should leave plenty to spend on items from the tavern’s pub-style menu (and perhaps some beer or wine, as well). Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The play officially opens Jan. 5 and continues through Feb. 3. Regular ticket prices range from $12 to $32. 404-874-5299. http://shakespearetavern.com

SOUNDS OF CELEBRATION

Rachael — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:30:00 GMT

Not sure where to spend New Year’s Eve? The easy answer, of course, is the PEACH DROP at Underground Atlanta. Enjoy family-friendly activities all afternoon and an evening of top-notch musical entertainment featuring headliner Miranda Lambert and local rockers Gary Pfaff & Obsession Day. There’s also live music all day in Kenny’s Alley. And oh, yeah—it’s free. For schedules and other information, visit http://peachdrop.com.

BUT IF YOU’RE FEELING BLUE … Head to the Fox Theatre to see husband-and-wife blues greats DEREK TRUCKS AND SUSAN TEDESCHI. The concert begins at 9 p.m. at the Fox. Tickets are $35 and $45. 404-249-6400. http://foxtheatre.org.

THROUGH ROSE-COLORED GLASSES

Rachael — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:30:00 GMT

Don’t miss your last chance to make holiday memories at the PINK PIG. The ride remains open through Jan. 1 in a pink tent just outside Macy’s at Lenox Square. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 30 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 31. On New Year’s Day, the ride is open from noon to 6 p.m. Rides are $3 each. A portion of the proceeds is donated to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 770-913-5639.

LAUGHING ALL THE WAY

Rachael — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:30:00 GMT

For those who need to add a little (more) merriment to their holidays, there’s the NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND CELEBRATION, with Cedric the Entertainer, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Jay Lamont. The show starts at 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 29 at the Atlanta Civic Center. Ticket prices range from $76 to $96. 404-249-6400. http://ticketmaster.com.

PLAYING WITH A BOW

Rachael — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Can’t get enough of those holiday songs? Don’t miss the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s A VERY MERRY HOLIDAY POPS WITH EILEEN IVERS. The violinist is known for her Celtic, Irish and world music and has recorded more than 100 albums. Shows start at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 and Friday, Dec. 21 at Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center. Ticket prices range from $21 to $51. 404-733-4800. http://atlantasymphony.com.

SHOW OFF YOUR FIGURE ... EIGHTS

Rachael — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:00:00 GMT

OK, just standing up on the ice might be as much as you can handle. Still, nothing quite says winter wonderland like the ICE SKATING RINK AT CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK. Through Dec. 22, rink is open from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; from 4:30 to 11 p.m. Friday; from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. From Dec. 23 through Jan. 6, the rink stays open all day, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is $6 for a 90-minute session and skates rental is $2. http://centennialpark.com/.

JINGLE ALL THE WAY

Rachael — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Sing your holiday favorites as loudly as you like during LARRY, CAROLS AND MO at the Fox Theatre. The concert and sing-a-long features Larry Douglas Embury, the theater’s organist, and a screening of “Miracle on 34 th Street.” The singing starts at 7 p.m., with the movie to begin a 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 18. An organ concert and music from the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus follows the screening. Admission is free, but tickets are required. They can be picked up at the Fox Theatre box office or through Ticketmaster’s Web site. Donations of nonperishable food for the Atlanta Food Bank and new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots are requested. 404-881-2100. http://foxtheatre.org.

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STAYING RIGHT ON TRACK

Rachael — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:23:00 GMT

You probably don’t have time for an actual train ride to the North Pole, but we’re betting you can work in time for a 20-minute trip on the Polar Express, via a 4-D movie theater. It’s part of STONE MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS, which also includes two million lights, Santa Claus, musical entertainment, a Christmas Laser Show and the Jingle Bell Bonfire. Through Dec. 23, the event starts at 3 and continues through 10 p.m. at Stone Mountain Park. Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Dec. 26-30. The park is closed on Dec. 24 and 25. Admission is $17 for adults and $14 for ages 3 to 11. A parking pass ($8 daily, $35 annual) is required for each car entering the park. 404-498-5690. http://stonemountainpark.com.

YOU MIGHT EVEN SAY IT GLOWS

Rachael — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Just because your neighbors didn’t come through with the awesome decorations doesn’t mean you have to miss out on holiday displays altogether. Head up to MAGICAL NIGHTS OF LIGHTS at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Through Dec. 30, you can see more than 6 miles of animated displays. Admission is $30 per vehicle (up to nine people) Monday through Thursday and $40 per vehicle on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 800-840-5253. www.lakelanierislands.com.

SENDING YOU A LITTLE CHRISTMAS

Rachael — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 11:30:00 GMT

If you love seasonal songs, but you’re just not up to leading a sing-a-long, consider attending JIM BRICKMAN’S HOLIDAY HOMECOMING CONCERT. The evening includes a mix of standards and new songs, including “Coming Home for Christmas,” which features Richie McDonald (the former lead singer of Lonestar). The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Tickets range from $38 to $58. 404-817-8700. www.ticketmaster.com.

GOD BLESS US, EVERY ONE!

Rachael — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:39:00 GMT

Even if you have more in common with Scrooge than Tiny Tim, you’re still likely to find this production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL entertaining. The Alliance Theatre has been performing it for the last 18 seasons. Shows start at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 and 21; at 2:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22; at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; at 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 19 and 20 and at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Ticket prices range from $120 to $50. 404-733-5000. www.alliancetheatre.org.