My bags are packed, all errands have been checked off my list, and the house is clean (kind of) — so I’m ready to make the city-switch and head back to Atlanta on Monday.

I don’t look forward to the 540 mile drive, but having Satellite Radio makes the time tick away as quickly as 8 hours can pass.

I’ll be returning to Atlanta about as broke as I was when I left; so, I’ve been gathering info on fun and free/cheap events happening in the coming month.

blood_carLet me know if anyone reading this wants to meet up for one of these outings:

BLOOD CAR gets the MST3K treatment
only $15
Fri., August 28, 2009 @ 8:10pm
Relapse Theater,  380 14th street
More info here (you may have to be connected to Cineprov! on FB to view the link…)

Summer Shade Festival
Free — bring beer money
Sat., August 29 – Sun., August 30, 2009
Grant Park
Check out all the amazing artists who will be showcased

Decatur Book Festival
Free — bring book money
Fri., September 4 – Sun., September 6, 2009
The Square in Downtown Decatur
www.decaturbookfestival.com

My friend, author Hollis Gillespie, is one of the DBF audience favorites every year and I’m sure her 2009 appearance will not disappoint.  She’s scheduled to speak on Saturday at 12:30 and at 4:30 — and you know I’ll be there for both events.

Lynch Mob
only $9 — the price of a movie ticket
Opens Fri., September 18, 2009
Carmike Cinemas
List of theaters screening Lynch Mob — who’s up for a little road trip?

Scott Stamper and his cohorts have been working on this horror movie gem for several years.  All their diligence will finally pay off when their film opens nationwide.  I can’t wait to see it!

East Atlanta Strut
Free — bring money to buy schtuff!
Sat., September 19, 2009
East Atlanta Village
More info

Hollis has a booth at the fest, so I’ll be her carnival barker sidekick helping her sell books and other TRAILER TRASHED memorabilia.