Kiss of the Spider Woman, Big Freedia, and High Museum’s Teen Night this weekend

Scott Casavant | WABE

August 21st, 2012

The weekend of August 24th offers several events around the metro Atlanta area. Join host Lois Reitzes as she talks with WABE contributor David Lee Simmons about the following:

Kiss of the Spider Woman at Actor’s Express

Big Freedia at Terminal West

“Jump Up: A Teen Night” at High Museum

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