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Patch Get Out: Memorial Day Weekend

Get out and clean up, watch a comedy show, a James Taylor concert, taste wine, and meet veterans this Memorial Day weekend.

Atlanta History Center Veterans Remembrance Day Meet veterans of World War II, Korean War, Wietnam War, and today's conflicts. Hear their stories, as well as history interpreters from each branch of the United States Armed Forces. Authentic dress, equipment, vehicles, and other memorabilia will be on display.

Where: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW  When: Sunday, May 29, 2011 from noon to 5 p.m. Contact: 404.814.4000 Tickets: Prices vary,  https://tickets.atlantahistorycenter.com/public/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=1 Info: Visitors with military ID are admitted free. The Atlanta History Center is a Blue Star Museum which is a program that offers free admission to active duty military personnel and their families between Memorial Day, May 30, through Labor Day, September 5, 2011.

 

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Brookhaven Chamblee Home Owners and Neighborhood Business Alliance Clean Up Day Looking for a good deed? Help out this business alliance and clean up the neighborhood! Then pop over to Sherlock's for the wine tasting, featured below, because one good deed...

Where: 1890 Briarwood Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 (Climatized Self Storage) When: May 28, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: Kevin G. Hughley, genebhna09@gmail.com. Info: Meet at Climatized Self Storage at 10 am. 

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Sherlock's Wine Merchant Free Wine Tasting Did you see the "free" in free wine tasting? And this happens every Saturday! Grab a date and sip on the tasty selections at this great Sherlock's event! 

Where: 4062 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341 (Sherlock's Wine Merchant) When: Weekly on Saturdays (next even is Saturday, May 28, 2011) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Price: Free! Contact: teresa@sherlocks.com, 404-949-9945 Website: http://sherlocks.com/brookhaven.html

Info: 5/21 selected wines include:

Elk Cove Pinot Gris 09

Tangent 07

Capture Sauvignon Blanc 09

Chime Pinot Noir 09

Magness Cabernet Sauvignon 08

Chateau Haut-Vigneau Bordeaux 08

 

James Taylor Concert Enjoy the smooth sounds and '70's melodies of James Taylor at Chastain Park! A great Friday night for baby boomers and newer generations alike!

Where: Chastain Park Amphitheater, 4469 Stella Drive When: Fri., May 27 at  8 p.m. Contact: 404-249-6400, 404-845-0378 Tickets: Use a search engine to search the venue, and check out http://www.classicchastain.com/events/willcall.php

 

Heroes of Hilarity Looking for laughs and a good time? Check out this comedy show at The Basement Theatre! These heroes will save your from a dull night.

Where: The Basement Theatre 175 W. Wieuca Road When: Sun., May 29 at 8 p.m. Contact: 404-277-3071 Price: $10 at the door. $7 for students or RSVP

 

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