Other entertainment in The South
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Overton Park
Stately homes surround the rolling acres of Overton Park, where the Levitt Shell was the site of Elvis' first concert, in 1954. Today the newly reopened band shell hosts free concerts all summer.
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Wormhole
Embracing a broad scope of the alternative-music scene, this new dive bar and venue is in the seedier part of town but will let you experience how alternative Savannah kicks it.
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Memphis Redbirds
This American Automobile Association (AAA) minor-league affiliate of the St Louis Cardinals baseball team plays at AutoZone Park April to August.
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Rum Boogie
Huge, popular and noisy, this Cajun-themed Beale club hops every night to the tunes of the house blues band.
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Young Avenue Deli
This Midtown hipster favorite has food, occasional live music, and a laid-back vibe.
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Hi-Tone Cafe
Near Overton Park, this funky little dive balances pool-shooting with live music.
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Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
The most venerated of the downtown honky-tonks, Tootsie's vibrates with boot-stompin' every night of the week. In the 1960s, club owner and den mother 'Tootsie' Bess nurtured the likes of Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. Now, up-and-coming country musicians play the two tiny stages and it's not unusual for big stars to stop by for an impromptu jam session.
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Lulu's Chocolate Bar
The heavenly signature Lulutini here is pure chocolate decadence - we weren't afraid to lick the glass. This adorable yet chic neighborhood martini and dessert bar is comfortable and has outdoor seating. Sometimes there's live music. On Sundays it serves brunch with shrimp and grits and has a Bloody Mary bar.
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Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts
Atlanta has big-city nightlife, with lots of live music and cultural events. Check out the free Creative Loafing for weekly listings. Also check out Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts, which has info and links about the city's music, film, dance and theater scene.
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Lost Colony Outdoor Drama
Attractions at the site include the Lost Colony Outdoor Drama. This beloved long-running musical from Pulitzer Prize-winning North Carolina playwright Paul Green dramatizes the fate of the colonists. It plays at the Waterside Theater throughout summer.
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Red Mile
Head to the Red Mile to see harness racing, where jockeys are pulled behind horses in special two-wheeled carts. Live races are in the fall, but you can watch and wager on simulcasts of races from around the world year-round.
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Fat Harold's Beach Club
It's a gas to watch the graying beach bums groove to doo-wop and old-time rock 'n' roll at this North Myrtle institution, which calls itself 'Home of the Shag.' The dance, that is. Free shag lessons are offered at 7pm every Tuesday.
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J Clyde
Some preppie types come, some not-so-preppie types come, but they are in their 20s and 30s. Since the Gourmet Beer Bill just passed, it will have over 70 beers on draft. There's outdoor seating and live music sometimes.
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Keeneland Race Course
Watch 'em run at the Keeneland Race Course, which has races in April and October and horse sales throughout the year. From March to November, you can watch the champions train from sunrise to 10am.
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Sentient Bean
Come one and all to nurture your inner hipster. The vibe is friendly: this place cares about coffee and community. Plus, it has vegan treats, organic café fare, and live music or performance art on its stage.
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Guitar Bar
Dubbed as 'a musician's lounge, ' this appears to be a chilled-out neighborhood bar where you can grab cheap beer next to cool-looking people. There may be music or karaoke, depending on the night.
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Jittery Joe's
This Georgia coffee chain serves a good cup. As photos in the café indicate, it sponsors a professional cycling team, and also provides a tranquil space to get online or hang out with a book.
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Rí Rá
A friendly mixed-age crowd downs Guinness and nibbles fish-and-chips at this cozy uptown pub, meticulously outfitted with worn brass and burnished wood to transport you to Victorian Ireland.
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Robert's Western World
Buy a pair of boots, a beer or a burger at Robert's, a longtime favorite on the strip. Music starts at 11am and goes all night; Brazilbilly, the house band, rocks it after 10pm on weekends.
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Montgomery Brewing Co
A lively hub of activity, the MBC is located in a neat little warehouse district by the ballpark. Try the house-made Montgomery Blonde brew with a burger or alligator tail.
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Varsity Theatre
At the gates of LSU, you'll find live music here, often on weeknights. The attached restaurant boasts an extensive beer selection and a raucous college crowd.
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Glenn Hotel Rooftop Bar
If you're facing the reception desk, head through the unmarked door to the right and take the elevator to the roof. Then, feast your eyes on the skyline.
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Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede
The Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede has a nightly dinner theater extravaganza involving herds of buffalo and flag-waving stunt riders.
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Trappeze Pub
Those 'beer weirdos, ' as one local put it, flock here to enjoy a choice of 38 beers on tap and 215 by the bottle. It has an above-average pub menu.
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Actors Theatre of Louisville
This highly regarded theater performs everything from Shakespeare to contemporary musicals and has premiered several Pulitzer Prize-winning plays.
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