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Meet "The Piano Guy"

Mister Friendly — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:04:00 GMT

Scott Houston, "The Piano Guy," comes to Atlanta Friday, April 17.

Free breakfast in west Midtown this weekend

Kristina Ackerman — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:10:00 GMT

Have you ever gone into your usual breakfast place and tried to get some delicious HÄM and BIISKÜS, or a nice SØSSIJ ÖMMLÂT? Even just some fresh FRÜUT?

Date like a man

host — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:28:00 GMT

Attention single women: Are movies like “He’s Just Not That Into You” making you question your own abilities to read men? Never fear: Attraction Principles and Dating Pitfalls: An Evening of Wisdom, Wit and Wine for Single Women will teach you how to pay attention to your instincts and outline the seven traits that keep the guys in hot pursuit. Hosted by Nancy Nichols, author of “Secrets of the Ultimate Husband Hunter: How to Attract Men, Enjoy Dating and Recognize the Love of Your Life,” and The Sunday Paper’s own Blane Bachelor (pictured), the event features wine, appetizers and affirmation. Admission is $25 in advance and $35 at the door. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 at Le Tux Shop in Virginia-Highland. To register or for more information, visit www.ultimatehusbandhunter.com.

Photo by Spark St. Jude

Big laughs, big names, small venue

host — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:25:00 GMT

If you love comedy but aren’t into arena shows, you’re in luck. On Feb. 12, the Laughing Skull Lounge, adjacent to the Midtown Vortex Bar and Grill, celebrates its newest incarnation as an intimate (and we do mean intimate) setting for progressive comedy shows, kicking off a weekend of shows with quirky stand-up legend Emo Philips (pictured). The 74-seat space will feature eight shows weekly, including upcoming performances by Maria Bamford, Rick Overton, Ian Bagg and Donnell Rawlings. All shows are open to adults 18 and older. For tickets and more information: 877-523-3288. www.vortexcomedy.com.

The life aquatic: the Atlanta Boat Show

host — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:44:00 GMT

The Atlanta Boat Show cruised into town this past week at the Georgia World Congress Center. Of the many shapes and sizes of nautical craft on display, one thing seemed to remain a constant: the astronomical prices. I guess it's good to know that in these difficult financial times and the potential of Lake Lanier becoming a big mud puddle over the next few years, many Atlantans still feel that all-important need to own the latest and greatest toys for the water.—Jason E Kemp