It's Friday night, and all over the country millions of Americans are asking each other the same question: "What d'ya wanna do this weekend?"
Usually, the answer is to drop $20 on the latest "country" CD or head to the local multiplex and blow $17.50 (plus snacks) on the latest dumb comedy featuring SNL alums.
I have a radical suggestion: support local arts. That $20 will provide a cover charge and probably two drinks (plus a generous tip for your bartender) at most clubs featuring local bands. Most local theater companies, even really good ones, offer 1/2 price same-day tickets, cheap standing room only tickets, student rates, pay-what-you-can preview nights, or some combination of the above. Art Galleries are FREE. And no, you don't need to feel guilty about not buying anything - most art collectors only buy occasionally. Sometimes, if you have a gallery district, they'll even have a periodic gallery walk evening, often featuring free food and live music.
So how do you find out what's going on? Your local newspaper probably has information - it may even have a whole section. Your local free alternative weekly DEFINITELY has information. And there's always the good ole Internet.
So remember: think globally, spend your entertainment dollars locally. JLo doesn't really need any more of your hard-earned cash.
Photo credit: Deborah L. Brooks
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