Thursday, September 30, 2004
This Week in Atlanta:*
Thursday:
Show 'em what you've got at the KRYSTAL SQUARE OFF WORLD HAMBURGER EATING CHAMPIONSHIP. $10,000 first prize and all the meat you can eat. Included with fair admission, $2-$10. 4-10 p.m. North Georgia State Fair, 2245 Callaway Road. 770-528-8989.
Friday:
The High Museum's LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL presents the Atlanta premier of Cleopatra, an award-winning Argentine drama about the weekend exploits of two impulsive, road-tripping women. $4-$5. 8 p.m. Woodruff Arts Center, Rich Auditorium, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4570.
Saturday:
Like the trucker hat except this is supposed to be cool, Matt and Ben has come to Atlanta. Actually, it's leaving, so this is your last opportunity to check it out. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts Tues.-Thurs., 9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 7 and 9:30 p.m. , Sun., 3 p.m. $20-$35
80 Forsyth St. 404-651-4727.
Sunday:
I'm pretty sure that Usher used to be, like, really lame or something 5 or 6 years ago, but here it is anyway...USHER $49.50-$69.50. 7 p.m.
Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive. 404-878-3000.
Monday:
Felix Dennis, publisher of girly guy mags Maxim and Stuff is opening up his wine cellar but you have to listen to his personal poetry. But anyway, it's free wine. DID I MENTION THE FREE WINE? tour. Free. 6 p.m. Compound, 1008 Brady Ave. To reserve seating, call 877-GOT-WORD.
Tuesday:
SALMAN RUSHDIE on Scheherazade as part of a series on alternative storytelling. Reading and signing. (I guess he just wrote a book). Free (tickets required). 4 p.m. Book signing at 8:15 p.m. Emory University's Glenn Memorial Auditorium, 1652 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-2223.
Wednesday:
Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and discounts at CLUB MONACO's event to benefit the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Apparently you can browse for free, whatever that means. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road. 404-812-9441.
*Creative Loafing conveniently digested by FAB
Show 'em what you've got at the KRYSTAL SQUARE OFF WORLD HAMBURGER EATING CHAMPIONSHIP. $10,000 first prize and all the meat you can eat. Included with fair admission, $2-$10. 4-10 p.m. North Georgia State Fair, 2245 Callaway Road. 770-528-8989.
Friday:
The High Museum's LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL presents the Atlanta premier of Cleopatra, an award-winning Argentine drama about the weekend exploits of two impulsive, road-tripping women. $4-$5. 8 p.m. Woodruff Arts Center, Rich Auditorium, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4570.
Saturday:
Like the trucker hat except this is supposed to be cool, Matt and Ben has come to Atlanta. Actually, it's leaving, so this is your last opportunity to check it out. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts Tues.-Thurs., 9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 7 and 9:30 p.m. , Sun., 3 p.m. $20-$35
80 Forsyth St. 404-651-4727.
Sunday:
I'm pretty sure that Usher used to be, like, really lame or something 5 or 6 years ago, but here it is anyway...USHER $49.50-$69.50. 7 p.m.
Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive. 404-878-3000.
Monday:
Felix Dennis, publisher of girly guy mags Maxim and Stuff is opening up his wine cellar but you have to listen to his personal poetry. But anyway, it's free wine. DID I MENTION THE FREE WINE? tour. Free. 6 p.m. Compound, 1008 Brady Ave. To reserve seating, call 877-GOT-WORD.
Tuesday:
SALMAN RUSHDIE on Scheherazade as part of a series on alternative storytelling. Reading and signing. (I guess he just wrote a book). Free (tickets required). 4 p.m. Book signing at 8:15 p.m. Emory University's Glenn Memorial Auditorium, 1652 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-2223.
Wednesday:
Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and discounts at CLUB MONACO's event to benefit the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Apparently you can browse for free, whatever that means. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road. 404-812-9441.
*Creative Loafing conveniently digested by FAB
