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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 ( Full article and comments) 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 ( Full article and comments)
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. ( Full article and comments) 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. ( Full article and comments) 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. ( Full article and comments) 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. ( Full article and comments) It may be because I was born in Atlanta or it could be that the caramel fizz of Coca-Cola is just too perfect for any other soda to compete against, but I'm a loyal drinker through and through ... ( Full article and comments) 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/. ( Full article and comments) 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. http://ticketmaster.com. ( Full article and comments) 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. ( Full article and comments) |