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Econo-Entertainment: From Art to an Astronaut
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mae Jemison, shown here at the Red Dress Heart Truth show in February 2007 in New York, will be the keynote speaker at Georgia Perimeter College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration on Jan. 15. Former astronaut Jemison was the first woman of color to travel into space. Photo: Dima Gavrysh/Associated Press
They’ll be dancing in Decatur and chuckling at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, but we’ll be celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day all over the metro area. Here’s how to join in the fun. The events listed below are just a few of the week’s entertainment bargains, and all but one are completely free of charge.
LAUGH
The long-serving Laughing Matters Improv troupe does a kid friendly show at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell on Saturday. The group will take suggestions from the audience to create sketches, skits, songs, and stories and kids and adults join the actors onstage to learn the basic components of improvisation. All ages. 11-11:45 a.m. Jan. 10. $5; $4 senior citizens; $2 ages 3-12; ages 2 and younger free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055 x 224.
LOOK
Artist Maira Kalman is known for her New Yorker magazine covers and is the author of more than a dozen children’s books. She’ll talk about her work at Jackson Fine Art, where her work is currently on view, and sign books. 11 a.m. Jan. 10. The show of Kalman’s work opens Jan. 9 with a reception 6-8 p.m. Photos by French photographer Willy Ronis are also being exhibited at the gallery. Free. Jackson Fine Art, 3115 E. Shadowlawn Ave., Atlanta. 404-233-3739.
LEAP
The dance company that regularly takes audiences behind the scenes with its free “Lunchtime in the Studio” series will offer a Visiting Choreographer Salon on Jan. 15. CORE Performance Company will share its new work developed with guest choreographer Polly Motley. The salon is free and open to the public and will include light refreshments. 7 p.m. Jan. 15. Several Dancers Core Studio, 139 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-373-4154.
LEARN
“Our Friend Martin” is an animated children’s educational film about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. The movie utilizes the voices of Oprah Winfrey, John Travolta, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, and Samuel L. Jackson. 4:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Free. Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Fairburn, 60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn. 770-306-3138.
LISTEN
Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel in space, is the keynote speaker for Georgia Perimeter College’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration. The event takes place at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. 7-9 p.m. Jan. 15. Free. 2340 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur. 678-891-2555.
For more, check out our Martin Luther King Jr. page which includes history, photos, news and MLK Day events around Atlanta.
Read other money saving tips at Your Money, and see a list of all of more upcoming free and cheap events.
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By John
January 10, 2009 8:56 PM | Link to this
First!!!