5.15.2008

Lunch for $1

I told you about FREE chicken breakfast sandwiches earlier this week, but they are back! Go into any McDonald's today and buy a medium or large drink (they all happen to be $1 right now) and you can try a FREE Southern Style Chicken Sandwich. Tell 'em Joe sent you.

5.14.2008

Ultimate Restaurant Week

If you haven't heard, get your head out of the sand (or just listen to me on Fridays @ 4:30 on Star 94.1) - it is Ultimate Restaurant Week (part 1). Through Friday, May 16 you can get a great three-course prix-fixe meal for only $29.00 (that isn't a typo). Alex and are headed to Nava, but you can hit up any of the Buckhead Life Restaurants. If you miss it this week, they repeat next week (Monday - Friday) with a new menu everywhere.

The Eagles rock the new Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park

For the first time in 28 years, the Eagles have reunited for a studio album and tour - Long Road Out of Eden. Their long history is in juxtaposition to the new Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park. The show starts at 8:00; tickets are still available - $65 - $185. The show is rain or shine.
(There are also shows on Fri., 5/16 8:00 pm, Sat., 5/17 8:00 pm and Tue., 5/20 8:00 pm)

5.13.2008

FREE Chicken‽


That's right - McDonald's is giving it away tomorrow morning! To re-launch their Southern Style Chicken Biscuit they are celebrating by giving away free breakfast (and the chance to win a chicken biscuit for a year). Just stop by the Center For Puppetry Arts at 1404 Spring Street (@ 18th) between 6:00 and 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14. Who knows, you might even see me there.

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Manbabies

If you are looking for a good laugh, head over to ManBabies.com. Some of my favorites are below. It's humor lies in the simplicity of the idea.

ManBabies.com - Dad?

ManBabies.com - Dad?

ManBabies.com - Dad?

ManBabies.com - Dad?

5.08.2008

Madonna

Monday, November 24, 2008.

Call in sick on Tuesday.

More info here.

Get a second mortgage seat - it is worth it (just not from Countrywide).

5.07.2008

Gay Bars = Dinosaurs

Are gay bars going extinct? NPR and Marketplace think so. Listen to the audio here and let me know what you think - you can post a comment, send an e-mail or leave a message by clicking the button below (it's free).

5.06.2008

Shake on the Lake (well, sorta)

Don't forget - this FREE show runs at 7:00 p.m. all this week in Piedmont Park. Tickets go 'on sale' in the morning for tomorrow night's show. Follow the link below fore the details.

Shake at the Lake – The Servant of Two Masters

  • Piedmont Park
  • May 7 – 11 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • FREE (click here for details on getting tix)
  • It’s not Shakespeare, but it is at the lake
  • Follow Truffaldino as he tries to satisfy the wishes of two masters
  • 404.264.0020
  • www.GAShakespeare.org

5.02.2008

What's Going On?

Friday, May 2 – Thursday, May 8
Coming out with Hot Gay Joe

26th Annual Derby Day

  • Foxhall Farm (Douglasville)
  • Saturday, May 3 Gates open @ 2:00
  • $60 adv/$70 at gate (Includes food, drinks and bus transportation from Buckhead)
  • Benefits the Shepherd Center
  • Live and silent auctions, live music, games and contests
  • Live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby
  • www.DerbydDay.com

Cinco De Mayo

  • Rosa Mexicana (in Atlantic Station)
  • Monday, May 5, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • FREE
  • Hang out with the Morning Mess and they will buy the first drink (up to $10) for the first 94 people
  • www.Star94.com

Where in the world is Hot Gay Joe?
21st Annual HRC Dinner and Silent Auction

  • Hyatt Regency
  • Saturday, May 3 @Auction @ 6:00, Dinner @ 7:00 Party after
  • $200
  • Get dressed up for a good cause
  • Keynote speaker is Kathy Najimy, Crystal Waters will perform
  • I’m calling the live auction so bring your checkbook
  • www.AtlantaHRCDinner.org

Shake at the Lake – The Servant of Two Masters

  • Piedmont Park
  • May 7 – 11 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • It’s not Shakespeare, but it is at the lake
  • Follow Truffaldino as he tries to satisfy the wishes of two masters
  • 404.264.0020
  • www.GAShakespeare.org

The Atlanta Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

  • Cobb Energy Centre
  • May 2 – 4 @ 8:00 p.m.
  • $27.50 – $133.50
  • Hear Mozart’s classic in one of the best venues in town
  • 404.881.8801
  • www.AtlantaOpera.com

Fiesta Atlanta

  • Centennial Olympic park
  • Sunday, May 4, 10:00 – 7:00
  • FREE
  • Celebrate Latino culture, food and music
  • Live performances, vendors, artists and more
  • www.FiestaAtlanta.com

Restaurant of the Week – Chow Baby

  • 1016 Howell Mill Road
  • Make-your-own-stir-fry-all-you-can-eat restaurant
  • Fill one bowl with carbs and veggies, the other with meat, spice them and the chefs do the rest!
  • They also have a full menu and kids dishes
  • Full bar and free valet parking
  • 404.524.5600
  • www.TheRealChowBaby.com

5.01.2008

Awards Season? In May?

Yep! Logo, the gay and lesbian TV network is hosting their first NewNowNext Awards. It will air on Saturday, June 17, 2008. My friend, and world-famous blogger, Arjan, is not only presenting, but he is presenting HIS award. It is called the ArjanWrites.com Brink of Fame: Song Award. Congratulations Arjan, and everyone be sure to watch!