Get Out! Your Weekend Plans Are Here

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When/Where: 915 New Hope Rd., Friday—Sunday

The Event: Celebrate the legacy of Atlanta’s Jomandi Productions in commemorating the past and present and building towards the future. For 25 years this international African-American theatre company introduced to arts enthusiasts and vast communities to numerous performances and artists. Now these artists, performers and fans reunite this weekend at the Southwest Arts Center to wow visitors with performances like Dreamgirls; workshops focused on crafts like Dance/Choreography; round-table discussions; and celebrations like an artists' tribute. Come on out and enjoy the festivities at this artistic reunion like no other. For more information on the reunion and the schedule of events, please visit www.viatheatrical.org or call (404) 734-7786.

Price: All-access pass is $65. For individual ticket prices and details, please visit www.viatheatrical.org.

2) Sexy in the Burbs:

Where/When: WineStyles Cascade, 3752 Cascade Rd., Suite #140 Friday, 6:30—8:30 p.m.

The event: Get your weekend started as WineStyles of Cascade presents an after hours treat, Sexy in the Burbs. Friday, after work, make your way over and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere; great soothing entertainment; polite, entertaining and helpful staff like Amber, Tracy and Price; and great networking opportunities where you can sip a variety of wines. As you enjoy your wine and entertainment, you can select an appetizer from Landon’s Bar and Restaurant menu. While getting lost in the atmosphere, feel and listen to the musical styles of renowned saxophonist Michael Brown and the vocals of the enchanting . Shake off the stress of the week, relax and enjoy appetizers, wine and jazz as you start feeling sexy in the burbs. Please call 404-472-9463 or visit www.winestyles.net/cascade for more information.

Price: Free to enter; wines are $8 a glass.

3) Traffic Jam Fridays @ the Lounge

Where/when: J.R. Crickets Lounge, 2348 Cascade Road; Friday 9 p.m. to  3 a.m. 

The Event: The JR Crickets Lounge proudly presents Traffic Jam Fridays. Get the Morris Brown College (MBC) weekend started off right, come on by after work and get relaxed and enjoy the specials just for you. Get here early and get ready for another great sports weekend that is full of college games, championship baseball and of course the NFL on Sunday. What better place to start off your sports or homecoming weekend than your own lounge.

On the wheels of steel, comes the mixing style of local DJ, DJ Hustle Man. So get out of the traffic, bring your fun, let go of the stresses of work and let the lounge present you with their drink specials while getting lost in the atmosphere, entertainment and excitement of Southwest Atlanta’s premiere lounge spot. Get up and dance, watch sports, enjoy the exciting staff and of course their wings and signature dishes. Please visit www.jrcricketslounge.com or call 404-752-6224 for more information and menu prices.

Pricing:  Free to enter  

This weekend is a very special weekend, especially to supporters, alumni and students of Morris Brown College (MBC) as this school and gets back on track. The fighting Wolverines of Morris Brown will come together this weekend to celebrate Homecoming 2011.

Alumni, students, supporters and friends of Morris Brown, lets meet up on the yard as there will be something happening the entire weekend that includes galas, a parade, festivities on the Hill, entertainment, food and drinks on the yard and after party’s all over including at our very own . While this is going on, I’m sure somewhere on the Hill, you will hear the thump, the sound or the majesty of the Marching Wolverines, one of the baddest bands ever as evident of the movie Drumline. Listen out. Visit http://www.morrisbrown.edu/2011homecoming.htm for more information and a listing of events.