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Free and Cheap Entertainment in Atlanta: Evolving, Inventing and Growing
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia gardening expert and AJC columnist Walter Reeves will discuss his latest book at Barnes & Noble in Buckhead Feb. 28. Photo: John Amis/Special
There’s a strong streak of the new in this week’s free entertainment options, from the fresh dance works getting their first spin at Emory University to unprecedented musical instruments making their debuts at Georgia Tech. There’s plenty of comforting familiarity on the menu, too, with gardening tips from trusty expert Walter Reeves to concerts of choral favorites. Check out a few of the many complimentary Atlanta events happening during the next week.
DANCING ABOUT EVOLUTION
Part of the “Emory Evolving Arts: New Works Festival,” “The Evolution Project” includes “How The Human Got its Big Head,” faculty artist Lori Teague’s new work, and “Big Eater (Heart of Glass)” by New York choreographer David Neumann. Free bu reservations are required. 8 p.m. Feb. 27- 28. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road N.E., Emory University, Atlanta. 404-727-5050, .
ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD
Scion Rock Fest offers hours of metallic mayhem headlined by Atlanta’s rocking eight-legged beast, Mastodon. This is Mastodon’s only scheduled Atlanta gig before releasing a new album called “Crack the Skye,” the quartet’s second for Warner Bros. The bill for this free show also includes Neurosis, High on Fire, Boris, Torche, Harvey Milk, Kylesa, Zoroaster, Withered, and loads more. Noon Feb. 28. Free tickets by visiting Web site. Masquerade Music Park, 695 North Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-577-8178.
CUTTING EDGE SOUNDS
The Guthman Musical Instrument Competition is a showdown among six finalists, inventor/musicians who’ll perform in a variety of genres. The new instrument judged the most innovative will bring its inventor a $5000 prize. 1-3 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology, Couch Building, 840 McMillan St., Atlanta. 404-385-3942.
ONE TO GROW ON
Georgia’s gardening guru Walter Reeves will discuss his book, “Georgia Gardener’s Q&A: 501 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions,” to get our green thumbs ready for the growing season. The AJC columnist and “Lawn and Garden Show” host on WSB radio will be at Barnes & Noble in Buckhead at 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. 2900 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-261-7747.
LIFT YOUR VOICES
The Atlanta Sacred Chorale and artistic director and conductor Eric Nelson host Emory Community Choral Festival. This annual concert brings together several metro Atlanta choruses, including Atlanta Schola Cantorum, Atlanta Young Singers of Callanwolde and the Gwinnett Choral Guild. 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road N.E., Emory University, Atlanta. 404-727-5050.
The following day is “Our Voices, Our Songs,” a faculty recital that kicks off Women’s History Month. Teresa Hopkin, soprano, and Deborah Thoreson, piano, present a program featuring female characters, perspectives and composers. 5 p.m. March 1. Free. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road N.E., Emory University, Atlanta. 404-727-5050.
“TRAIN” TO KENNESAW
Kennesaw State University’s Faculty String Trio & Friends performs a program that includes Steve Reich’s “Different Trains.” 8 p.m. March 2. Free. Kennesaw State University’s Bailey Performance Center, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-423-6650.
WALKING FOR ART
There are three big art walks over the next few days, beginning with today’s Castleberry Hill Fourth Friday Art Stroll. There will be simultaneous receptions at various art spaces in this former meatpacking district. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 27. Gallery Stokes 261 Walker St., Atlanta. 678-770-7812.
On Feb. 28, eight galleries offer talks and special events during the inaugural Westside Arts District Walk. Check Web site for specific times and locations. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 28. Most galleries are free. Emily Amy Gallery, 1000 Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-877-5626.
Downtown’s First Thursdays Art Walk is up next. A self-guided stroll that brings guests to several downtown galleries and an artist’s studio. 5-8 p.m. March 5. Start at the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, Central Branch. 1 Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta. 404-658-1877.
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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