Atlanta is a city of diverse opportunity, and the weekend of September 12th showcases that well, offering two very different cultural and entertainment options: Make the most of Southern culture and attend the first-annual Atlanta BBQ Festival and Competition, or take a trip to the Far East with the High’s Indian Film Festival.

The Atlanta BBQ Festival, which takes place at Turner Field from 10 AM to 6 PM on September 12th, features professional and backyard barbecuers at the grill, great beer on tap, and Southern Rock, Blues, Motown and Gospel bands. A kids area helps contain (and entertain) pint-sized barbecue tasters. Admission to the festival is free, but much of the food is not. However, the true value of the festival comes from listening to BBQing tales and competitor’s advice as your work your way through their kiosks.

September 11th-13th, the High Museum offers an entirely different way to spend your Saturday: throughout the weekend, the High will show several Bollywood films in partnership with India’s National Film Development Corporation. The Treasures from India series features films hand-selected by Linda Dubler, the High’s Curator of Media Arts. The Festival offers viewers six dramas by award-winning director Satyajit Ray as well as acclaimed comedies, documentaries and dramas, including Bioscope and Meeting a Milestone, by outstanding artists. Each film’s general admission ticket is $7. Students, seniors and Museum members receive a $1 discount.

This entry was posted on Friday, September 18th, 2009 at 10:27 am and is filed under Events & Activities.