Fun Things to Do in Atlanta for the Week of July 26th to August 1st

By Dee Corley.

Emmitt-Nershi Band Performs at Smith’s Olde Bar

Monday, the 26^th

Saint Francis and Pete Kartsournes join Emmitt-Nershi Band and perform for “3 for $5” Night, while Chris Jackson looks for great talent with Open Mic Night in the Atlanta Room.  Doors open at 8 pm, and tickets for the show are $15 at the door.  Find out more at www.smithsoldebar.com.

Music @ Noon at Centennial Olympic Park

Tuesday, the 27^th

Did you know that you can take your lunch to Centennial Olympic Park on Tuesday and Thursday enjoy great music?  From noon to 1 pm local artists entertain you and your friends while you enjoy lunch in the Southern Comfort Amphitheatre.  Every day a different band or artist is booked, and this Tuesday you’ll enjoy Kyra Goldman and Judah Robertson.  Go to www.centennialpark.com.

Wednesday WindDown at Centennial Olympic Park

Wednesday, the 28th

Marcus Johnson and Mike Phillips will perform at Centennial Olympic Park for your mid-week break from work and the activities of everyday life.  Newcomers to Atlanta, you should know that Centennial Park has the longest running FREE concert legacy of all of Atlanta! There’s great jazz and contemporary music awaiting your arrival, so mark it down on your schedule.   From 5:30 to 8pm you can kick off your shoes and take a seat, get up and dance or go explore the venders and have a snack.  And, you’ll get a list of the sponsors and how to reach them if you’re looking for goods or services. To see who upcoming artists are go to www.centennialpark.com.

Happy Together Tour at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center

Wednesday, the 28^st

Hey, this will be great fun for fans of oldies like the Monkeys and The Grass Roots.  Lead singer Micky Dolenz of the Monkeys, Rob Grill and Grass Roots, The Turtles with Flo and Eddie and more.  Get your tickets and more information by visiting www.cobbenergycentre.com.

Music @ Noon at Centennial Olympic Park

Wednesday, the 28^th

It looks like there’s an extra Music @ Noon day for this week, an event that is usually reserved for Tuesday and Thursday. This is a special Wednesday treat on your lunch hour, and Marcus Johnson will be there to perform for you!  www.centennialpark.com

Santana Performs at Chastain Park Amphitheatre

Thursday, the 29^th

Santana is joined by Steve Winwood at Chastain Park Amphitheatre. There’s not much that needs to be said about this one. The doors open at 6:30 for a 7:30 show. Get more info and tickets at www.chastainseries.com

Music @ Noon at Centennial Olympic Park

Thursday, the 29^th

It’s Music @ Noon day again this week, and today the Oswald Brothers Band await you and your friends during lunch.  Go to www.centennialpark.com

Centerstage Welcomes Carl Thomas, Silk and Shai

Friday, the 30^th

Get ready for an evening with the Smooth R&B Soul Session.  Carl Thomas, Silk and Shai take the stage and all ages are welcome.  Doors open at 7 pm for an 8 pm show.  Get more information at www.centerstage-atlanta.com

Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton at Verizon Amphitheatre

Friday, the 30^th

Remember the old “Book of Dreams”?  Steve Miller Band brings to the stage a classic seventies mix of creative sound effects and just plain great rock and roll.  Who can forget “Jungle Love”? Then there’s Frampton unique flavor, and together this’ll be a great show. It starts at 8 pm, and you need to get your tickets now, so go to www.vzwamp.com/events.

Dear Enemy, Dangerous New Machine & Subcam at Wild Bill’s

Saturday, the 31^sth

Fans have been waiting for this show, and if you don’t have your tickets you’ll want to get them now at www.wildbillsatlanta.com

HoopAtlanta 2010 3 On3 Youth Tournament at GWCC

Saturday, the 31^sth

Get ready for Georgia’s largest basketball tournament for both youth and adults, taking place at our own Georgia World Congress Center.  Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle will be one of the special guests at this event.  Get more info and get registered now at www.hoopatlanta.com/home.asp.

Asian Cultural Experience at Gwinnett Convention Center

Saturday, the 31^st

An educational and fun-filled day awaits all at The Gwinnett Convention Center, where cultural experiences from many, many Asian countries will be on display. This event will include food, crafts, and demonstrations such as dances and martial arts for only $8 to $12 per person.  The fun starts at 11 am both Saturday and Sunday.  Get more info at www.gwinnettcenter.com.

Dave Daniels & the East Atlanta Ramblers at the EARL

Sunday, the 1^st

This is a cost you nothing but the gas to get there show that starts at 1 pm, and an opportunity to support another local band.  Grab a nice lunch and enjoy the show with its comfortable listening style and suitability for the mid-day opportunity to just relax.  Check it out at www.badearl.com.

Asian Cultural Experience at Gwinnett Convention Center

Sunday, the 1^st

Another great day of educational and spectacular events surrounding Asian culture will be available at Gwinnett Convention Center.  Another available website includes a video of last year’s event, and it can be found at www.asianculturalexperienceinga.com/main.php

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