NIGHTWATCH
Kick off college football season with full TV schedule
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Hudson Grille kicks off college football season with an evening full of televised game action. Jacksonville State plays Georgia Tech, Charleston Southern plays Miami, Vanderbilt takes on Miami (Ohio), North Carolina State tackles South Carolina, and Oregon State collides with Stanford. Games play on more than 100 high-definition TVs. Interactive games include beer pong and more. And DJs spin dance music into the night.
• THE 411: $10. 6 p.m. Aug. 28. Hudson Grille, 4046 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-233-0313, www.spiralentertainment.com.
Johnny Crawford/jcrawford@ajc.com
Georgia Tech fans can watch Josh Nesbitt and his teammmates play Jacksonville State on one of Hudson Grille’s high-def TVs.
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MEDITERRANEAN BLUES
The Mediterranean vibe at Taverna Plaka goes decidedly American with a live performance by Heather Luttrell. She specializes in blues and roots-rock, perfect for the dinner-and-a-show package. Afterward, it’s back to Greece in the front room. Wine and ouzo flow, a DJ spins and belly dancers swivel.
• THE 411: $5. 9:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Taverna Plaka, 2196 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-636-2284, www.tavernaplakaatlanta.com.
FANCY FOOTWORK
Rather skip the dance floor and watch savvy movers instead? Admire the skill of master step dancers at the Black & White Steppers Ball. R&B, hip-hop and neo soul singer K’Jon performs. Attire is formal and appetizers are included.
• THE 411: $30 advance; $35 at the door. 9 p.m. Aug. 30. Perimeter College Convention Center, 495 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston. 404-931-1367, www.thesteppersclub.com/sub/atlball08email.htm.
