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Art by Thinh Vu l VOX Staff |
By La'Tazia Kendricks and Morgan Gardner
VOX Staff
Here’s some fun stuff going on this summer that you might like:
National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
May 7
The message is simple, sex has consequences and the purpose of this day is to get this message across. On May 7, teens across the country can visit
www.stayteen.org to take an online, scenario-based quiz that helps teens make the right decisions. Spread the message to help prevent teen pregnancy throughout the month of May.
25th Anniversary Lasershow Celebration Stone Mountain Park
May 3 through Aug. 10 at 9:30 p.m.
Additional showtimes and info at
www.stonemountainpark.com
Admission is free, but parking is $8.
Atlanta Jazz Festival 2008:
“31 Years, 31 Days”
May 1 through May 31
The annual musical showcase happens at four venues throughout Metro Atlanta and ends with a three-day music festival on Memorial Day weekend at Woodruff Park. Most events are free, but the event at the High Museum of Art will cost $18 per person. The High event is free for members.
Music @ Noon
Centennial Olympic Park
Through Oct. 30, 12 - 1 p.m.
The Downtown park hosts concerts during lunchtime featuring a variety of music, like pop, R&B and jazz performed by local artists. All concerts are free.
2008 Georgia Renaisssance Festival Georgia Renaissance Festival Fairgrounds
Through Sunday, June 1
10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com
From turkey legs to medieval artist markets, the Georgia Renaissance Festival has something for everyone. This year, there are more shows, shopping and food than ever before. Gate Price: $19.95.
Soulfest at Stone Mountain Park
Saturday, June 7
www.stonemountainpark.com
Kiss 104.1 FM hosts the first-ever Soulfest at Stone Mountain Park. More information including headlining acts TBA.
20th Anniversary National Black Arts Festival
Saturday, July 26 & Sunday, July 27
www.nbaf.org
Enjoy the dance, music, film, theatre, visual and literary arts of Africa and black culture.
The Road To Freedom Exhibit
The High Museum of Art
Saturday, June 7 through Sunday, 0ct.12
www.high.com
Over 130 photographs from the Civil Rights Movement (1956-1968) will be displayed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Museum admission: $11-18.
“KING: The Photobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Through Dec. 31
Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
Check out Bob Adelman’s photographs from the book “KING: The Photobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.” Cost: $12.
Lenox Square 4th of July Celebration
Face painters, balloon artists and costumed characters hit the mall from noon - 5.pm. Outside, the party begins at 5 p.m. with live entertainment and fireworks. Free.
Atlanta PRIDE Celebration
Atlanta Civic Center
July 4 - 6
www.atlantapride.org/
The weekend festival features the YouthPride Prom, AIDS Memorial Quilt Display, Lambda Car Show, Dyke March, PRIDE Parade and more. Free Admission.
“In Darfur” Film
Euclid & Austin Avenues in Little Five Points
Through May 11
www.horizontheatre.com
Suspense thriller that breaks the silence on the crisis in Darfur. Cost: $15-$30
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