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Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari
Sat., Sept. 18, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m.
phone 404-659-9022
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AZIZ ANSARI is blowing up. Two seasons on NBC's "Parks and Recreation" and a scene-stealing role as obnoxiously overconfident comedian Randy in the film Funny People made fans take notice. Now, one Comedy Central special and an MTV awards show hosting gig later, Ansari is the industry's favorite new flavor of comedy. The silly little Indian with a penchant for T-Payne and hyperbole is a hilarious storyteller that stretches jokes to their full potential. He's bringing his Dangerously Delicious Tour to the Tabernacle for two shows in one night.
$29.50
Tabernacle (map)
152 Luckie St.
Downtown Atlanta

Arj Barker

Arj Barker
Thu., Sept. 16, 8 p.m., Fri., Sept. 17, 8 & 10 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 18, 7, 9 & 11 p.m.
phone 404-252-5233
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Arj Barker, handler of hecklers, indifferent New Yorker on "Flight of the Conchords" and co-creator of "Marijuana-Logues," has made several appearances on Comedy Central. Jokes and skits on board, Barker also made it to the semifinal round of the fifth season of "Last Comic Standing." The Punchline has nabbed Barker for three nights of solid entertainment.
$20
The Punchline (map)
280 Hilderbrand Drive
Sandy Springs

Night of the Living Sketch

Night of the Living Sketch
Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 16
phone 404-499-8181
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The all new Sketchworks main stage's "Night of the Living Sketch" runs Fridays and Saturdays, Sept 17 to Oct 16 at 8pm at the Sketchworks Theatre. 3041 N. Decatur Rd. Scottdale (Decatur) GA 30079 This is Sketchworks' main stage show as a 501c3 non-profit organization. Sketchworks is Atlanta's premier live scripted sketch comedy troupe.
$17 at the door, $15 online
Sketchworks Theater (map)
3041 N. Decatur Road
Decatur/Oakhurst

Improv Comedy

Improv Comedy
Fridays, 8 & 10 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 & 10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 18
phone 404-277-3071
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Improv Comedy down in The Basement. Always different! Always Fun! 100% Improvised and based on audience suggestions! Shows every Fri & Sat at 8 & 10pm
$10 ( $5 students)

Improv at Relapse Theatre

Tuesdays, 8 p.m., Fridays, 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 p.m.
phone 678-887-7809
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Ongoing improv comedy, stand-up and improvisational theatre shows. Tuesdays: Richard Kickers. Fridays: Cineprov 2Girls3Eyes, and Sideshow. Saturday: JaCKPie Theatre Workshop.
$7
Relapse Theatre (map)
380 14th St.
Midtown

Improv comedy

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 & 10:30 p.m.
phone 404-817-0880
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Seven shows weekly. Also, specially timed Sunday children's shows.
$6-$21
Whole World Theatre (map)
1216 Spring St.
Midtown

Pageant: The Musical preview fundraiser for Atlanta Cotillion IX & AID Atlanta

Wednesdays-Fridays, 8 p.m., Saturdays, 5 & 8 p.m. and Sundays, 2:30 p.m.
phone 404-733-4750
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Pageant: The Musical Comedy Beauty Contest is hosting a preview fundraiser of their performance on Monday, August 23, two days before Opening Night. The “ladies” of Pageant will begin their heated competition for the crown at 14th Street Playhouse. All proceeds from this exclusive showing will go towards Atlanta Cotillion IX, a unique fundraising concept in which a group of gentlemen from the Atlanta gay community participate as “debutantes” during a season of events that has raised more than $620,000 since 2002 for AID Atlanta.
$25

Laughter Club

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.
phone 770-843-0940
Laugh yourself to health with the Laughter Club.
Free
Paintin' The Town Faux (map)
2830 Holcomb Bridge Road
Alpharetta

All You Can Eat Comedy

Sundays, 7 p.m.
phone 404-817-7529
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A smorgasbord of stand-up comedy.
$5-$8.
Whole World Theatre (map)
1216 Spring St.
Midtown

Hysterical Event

Sundays, 7:30 p.m.
phone 404-842-1010
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Cheyenne Grill invites you to witness "Hysterical Events". Stand-up comedy entertainment every Sunday night starting September 5th! Admission is free for an hour of open-mic followed by an hour long three-comedian show. Our venue provides a full bar and menu and friendly waitstaff. Kick back with some laughs before the weekend's over. See new local comics every week. Join us September 5th to be the first to witness our Hysterical Events!
free
Cheyenne Grill (map)
2391 Peachtree Rd Ne
Buckhead/Brookhaven

99 Wayz to Laff

Sundays, 9 p.m.
phone 404-835-8311
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Phat Comedy is moving their weekly Sunday comedy show to a larger venue, Tavern 99 (formerly Aiko).
Free
Tavern 99 (map)
128 East Andrews Drive
Buckhead/Brookhaven
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Mother/Son Campout

Fri., Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m.
phone 770-418-2331
No rush or anything but, the first 20 families to arrive at the park are provided with tents for this bonding campout. Come to hike the trails, star gaze, and scavenger hunt. Make sure to bring sleeping bags, bug spray, flashlights and overnight gear. Oh, and each kid should bring an ingredient for trail mix, but no nuts.
$20(per mom/son duo) $7 per extra child
Tribble Mill Park (map)
2125 Tribble Mill Parkway
Gwinnett

Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

Fri., Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
phone 404-727-5050
Check out one of the leading university choral groups led by Timothy Brown. The group has toured all over from Europe, Unite States, Japan, China, Russia and the Middle East. The group features classical works as well as new.
$10-$30
Emerson Concert Hall (map)
Emory University, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road
Druid Hills/Emory

Haute.lanta Fashion Week

Sept. 16-17, 7-10 p.m., Sat., Sept. 18, 4-7 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 19, 8 p.m.
phone 404-591-3814
Haute.lanta Fashion Week kicks off with Avant-Gardian: Couture Collections and a live performance by Zayra. The fun continues Friday with Urbana: Urban Chic Collection, showcasing urban wear designs. Saturday's lineup features Enviro-Couture, sustainable collections touting socially responsible fashion, and the week concludes Sunday with Maximalism, an all white fashion party. This is Atlanta's fourth year infusing the best of fashion, beauty and art.
$30-$45

Dirty Dancing Festival

Dirty Dancing Festival
Sat., Sept. 18, 9 a.m.
phone 310-372-4600
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Lakeside Screening, Friday, Sept. 17th, 7pm Remember the magic of Dirty Dancing while watching the movie against the waterfront site of "the lift" on the original location of Johnny's cabin. Admission is free, donations are appreciated! Family Dance Festival, Saturday, Sept. 18th, 9am-4pm Games, food, a beer garden, live music and entertainment, the Dirty Dancing Storytellers, surprise performances, and more! Don't miss talks with original cast members and original artists from the soundtrack!
varies
Morse Park Meadows (map)
2926 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC, 28720
N/A

East Atlanta Strut

East Atlanta Strut
Sat., Sept. 18, 10 a.m.
phone 404-588-9222
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Lucky 13!! Now in its 13th year, the East Atlanta Strut is a community organized, one-day festival, featuring music, art and events to raise money for neighborhood charities and organizations and support local businesses.
FREE
East Atlanta Village (map)
Flat Shoals and Glenwood Avenues
East Atlanta

Touch a Truck

Sat., Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
phone 770-614-2060
Take the chance to explore all the cool trucks you see in the area everyday. Vendors, demos and other activities will be available. All ages are welcome, especially truck-lovers. Pre-Registration required.
$2
Bogan Park Community Center (map)
2723 N. Bogan Road
Buford

Belsi's Collection 2010

Belsi's Collection 2010
Sat., Sept. 18, 12 p.m.
phone 678-313-7807
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A beautiful and unique collection of ethnic Indian jewelry, trendy tunics, Indo-western outfits, designer clutch bags, fun shoes, hand-woven scarves and so much more!
$5-$100
Crown Plaza Ravinia (map)
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd
Dunwoody

Blaze Daze

Sat., Sept. 18, 1-4 p.m.
phone 770-822-5414
Youth with disabilities can explore adventures with demonstrations in Therapeutic Recreation basketball, sit volleyball, bocce ball and fun, adaptive games. Parent/Caregiver supervision required.
Free
Rhodes Jordan Park (map)
100 East Crogan St.
Lawrenceville

Convergent Frequencies

Convergent Frequencies
Sept. 17-19, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
phone 4048498176
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The galleries of i45 are pleased to announce “Convergent Frequencies”, a site-specific art installation commissioned by ArtBox, a collaboration between i45 and Possible Futures. Three local artists will reinvent the empty lot with three large shipping containers using images, film, and sound. Matt Haffner will apply narrative portraits to the exteriors of the shipping containers. Matt Gilbert presents his new video inspired by the modularity of the brain’s vision system and the similar separation of color and movement in digital video. Nat Slaughter will convert the interiors of the containers into a series of sound installations of binaural field recordings.

Live performance: 9 p.m.
Free

Convergent Frequencies

Sept. 17-19, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
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The galleries of i45 are pleased to announce a site-specific art installation commissioned by ArtBox, an i45 project. The event will take place at the intersection of Krog Street and Irwin Street/Lake Avenue, where three local artists will reinvent the empty lot with three large shipping containers using images, film and sound, while simultaneously celebrating the surrounding neighborhoods. i45 is a collective of Atlanta galleries in Inman Park (i), the Old Fourth Ward (4) and Little Five Points (5) working together to promote the neighborhoods' rich, creative identity. Member galleries include Barbara Archer Gallery, Henley Studios, Whitespace Gallery, and Wm Turner Gallery.
Free

Atlanta Arts Festival

Atlanta Arts Festival
Sat., Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
phone 404-875-7275
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The seasons are changing, and Atlanta has just the festival to accommodate your adjusting senses. Reawaken your dormant artist, hippie, inner child, whatever, and bring it to the park for two days full of art from more than 200 artists from around the country. Glass blowers, sculptors, speed painters, performers, and many more integrate the natural fall beauty of the park with their art. Also includes live music, instructional classes, and foodstuffs like frozen bananas, kettle corn, and corn dogs.
Free
Piedmont Park (map)
1071 Piedmont Ave. N.E.
Midtown

JapanFest

JapanFest
Sat., Sept. 18, 10 a.m. and Sun., Sept. 19, 10 a.m.
phone 404-842-1400
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JapanFest, one of the largest Japanese festivals in the country, is an annual celebration of Japanese culture. JapanFest will feature taiko drum concerts and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, cultural workshops including tea ceremony, kimono, and calligraphy, children’s games, Japanese food and beer garden, bonsai trees, and contemporary and traditional music.
$8/day; children 6 and under free
Gwinnett Center (map)
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth

Motorcycle Madness

Motorcycle Madness
Sat., Sept. 18, 10 a.m. and Sun., Sept. 19, 11 a.m.
phone 770-279-9899
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Come see acres & acres full of new & used foreign and domestic motorcycles, all indoors. Find everything from sport bikes and cruisers to one of a kind custom rides, priced to move. This show is perfectly timed for cooler weather riding. Get great deals on bikes, gear, trailers, parts, detail, insurance, custom chrome, leather, apparel, seats, finance, & more to outfit your ride. Motorcycle Madness is full of entertainment for the entire family, including a huge rock concert on Saturday night!
$10
North Atlanta Trade Center (map)
1700 Jeurgens Court
Norcross

Rhythm, Space, and Timelessness - a TaKeTiNa Journey

Rhythm, Space, and Timelessness - a TaKeTiNa Journey
Fri., Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m., Sat., Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m. and Sun., Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m.
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Experience a rejuvenating weekend in moving meditation and rhythm exploration. World-renowned percussionist and master facilitator, Reinhard Flatischler leads a 3-day TaKeTiNa workshop. TaKeTiNa is a fun process that uses your body as an instrument to guide you into a state of inner silence. It is also a highly effective way to learn to reach the height of your innate rhythmic intelligence. This unique program is of practical use for musicians, accessible to complete novices, and of value to anyone interested in the mind/body/spirit connection.

20th Annual Southwest Music Festival

Sat., Sept. 18, 12 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 19, 12 p.m.
phone 404-349-4712
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Another Way Out, Inc. will host its Annual Southwest Music Festival. The event will feature family fun, entertainment, flavorful food and delectable treats, merchant vendors, children's rides and activities, a car show and much more!
$0
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B Boy B Girl Yoga Class

B Boy B Girl Yoga Class
Fri., Sept. 17, 8:15 p.m.
phone 201-898-9905
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Come Experience 39 movements combining 4,000 year old practices with Hip Hop and Spoken. Learn to release tension and regain mental clarity, stay physically and emotionally fit, and create peace and sacred space right where you are
20.00

Ride For Life

Ride For Life
Sat., Sept. 18, 9:30 a.m.
phone 678-514-1187
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Join motorcycle enthusiasts on Saturday, September 18 for the "Ride for Life" motorcycle event to benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation. The ride will start at Turner Field in Atlanta and end at Killer Creek Harley-Davidson in Roswell. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kickstands up @ 12 noon. After the ride, come and party at Killer Creek Harley-Davidson where there will be live music, food and beverages from The Tilted Kilt, vendors and more.
$35 for one rider plus food; $40 for two riders plus food – entrance fee includes “Ride for Life 2010” patch
Turner Field (map)
755 Hank Aaron Drive
Downtown Atlanta

Pete Van Wieren book signing and discussion

Sat., Sept. 18, 3 p.m.
phone 404-237-0707
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Braves sportscaster Pete Van Wieren recounts some of his best stories over the years and memories covering the Atlanta Braves.
free
Borders Buckhead (map)
3637 Peachtree Road, Suite C
Buckhead/Brookhaven

Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals

Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals
Sun., Sept. 19, 1 p.m.
phone 404-223-8444
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The Arizona Cardinals travel to the Georgia Dome for the first time since 2006 to go head-to-head in the Falcons' home opener. After beating out Matt Leinart for the starting position, the Cardinals' Derek Anderson will fill the shoes of legendary quarterback Kurt Warner. The Falcons, ranked 25th last season in pass defense, are looking to improve that ranking, but may have trouble with the Cardinals' well-known passing attack.
$55-$180
Georgia Dome (map)
1 Georgia Dome Drive
Downtown Atlanta

New Manchester History Hike

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Continues through Sept. 25
phone 770-732-5871
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead us to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley.
$2-$3 plus $5 parking
Sweetwater Creek State Park (map)
1750 Mount Vernon Road
Westside

Mountain Top Adventure Hike

Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Sept. 26
phone 770-389-7801
Explore nature's treasures on a hike that journeys from Panola's nature center to the height of Panola's mountains, and hear insightful information about why the mountain is protected and about preserving granite outcrops. Items such as water, bug spray and sturdy shoes are highly recommended.
$12
Panola Mountain State Park (map)
2600 Georgia Highway 155
Outside Perimeter

Canoe Trips

Saturdays, Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 30
phone 770-992-2055, ext. 234
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Each trip is led by a CNC naturalists and offers a unique introduction to the ecology of the Chattahoochee River. Pre-registration is required. e-mail scheduling@chattnaturecenter.org.
$25-30

Sunday Mountain Hike

Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Dec. 19
phone 770-389-7801
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Spend your Sunday afternoon hiking to the top of Panola Mountain for a beautiful view of the Atlanta skyline! These guided hikes depart from Panola's nature center and are for people in good physical condition. This hike allows visitors to see Panola Mountain up close, as a ranger explains why the mountain is protected and what we can do to preserve granite outcrops. Bring sturdy shoes, water and your camera. Rain or shine. Meeting at the nature center.
$7 per person plus $5 parking
Panola Mountain State Park (map)
2600 Georgia Highway 155
Outside Perimeter

Bicycle Tours of Atlanta

Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through Dec. 31
phone 404-273-2558
Explore the city and intown neighborhoods on two wheels! The three-hour, 10-mile tour takes guests on a journey through the city’s rich history while exploring beautiful intown neighborhoods, including Piedmont Park, Ansley Park, Cabbagetown, Inman Park, the King Historic district, Oakland Cemetery, Old Fourth Ward, Little Five Points, and more. High-quality bikes, helmets, bottled water and knowledgeable tour guides provided for all tours. Private, company and team-building events available.
$50

Platinum Championship Wrestling

Platinum Championship Wrestling
Fridays, 8 p.m.
phone 404-474-8332
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Saving the art of professional wrestling one match at a time.
$8

Vax-D Spinal Decompression Therapy Seminars

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.
phone 404-257-3377
Learn about nonsurgical spinal procedures for treating pain through free consultations. By appointment only.
BackWorx Treatment Center (map)
5457 Roswell Road, Suite 102-B
Inside Perimeter

The Studio Atlanta Dance

Mondays-Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.
phone 678-556-0444
Offers classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, pilates, yoga and more. Classes range from beginner to professional.
$10-$15.
The Studio Atlanta Dance Vinings (map)
1675 Cumberland Parkway
Smyrna

Australian Rules Football Club

Regular weekend and midweek training sessions. All players and skill levels welcome. Refer to website for complete schedule and game times.

Japanese Martial Arts

Mondays-Thursdays, Saturdays
phone 770-858-0094
Classes for shinkendo and aikibujutsu offered.
$95

Yoga In Daily Life Classes

Mondays-Wednesdays, Saturdays
phone 678-482-9604
Learn breathing techniques, anti-stress relaxation and meditation. Call for details. First class free.
$48
Yoga in Daily Life Center (map)
4131 Hamilton Mill Road
Buford
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B Boy B Girl Yoga Class

B Boy B Girl Yoga Class
Fri., Sept. 17, 8:15 p.m.
phone 201-898-9905
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Be introduced to 39 movements combining 4,000 year old spiritual exercises with Hip Hop dance and Spoken word. Learn to release tension and regain mental clarity, and stay physically and emotionally fit. all ages welcome. Be one of the first 20 to register, and receive a free copy of 'B Boy B Girl Yoga; Raising the Frequency of the Hip Hop Generation' via www.healersofthenewschool.com or Facebook @ search term 'B Boy B Girl Yoga Workshop'
20.00

Launch: A Dance Concert

Sat., Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m.
phone 404-877-0005
Join CityDance Ensemble for a performance that includes modern dance, jazz ballet, and original choreography to Delibes’ lyrical opera Lakme. All proceeds benefit the educational fund of our recent graduate continuing her professional dance education at the Ailey Center in New York City.
$15
Studio Dionne (map)
524 Plasters Ave.
Cheshire Bridge
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Height x Width x Depth

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 18
phone 404-367-8700
Works from the MOCA GA permanent collection by Thomasine Bradford, Beverly Buchanan, Andrew T. Crawford, Nene Humphrey, Susan Loftin, Andy Nassise, Mario Petrirena, Jim Waters, and Martha Whittington.
Free-$5

The Art of Ichiyo Ikebana

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 18
phone 404-979-6455
An exhibition that includes the site-specific work of Ichiyo School headmaster Akihiro Kasuya and work from the Atlanta Chapter of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana. This exhibition of Japanese flower design, along with a series of workshops, will examine the connection between our environment and this living art form.
$5-$10
Museum of Design Atlanta (map)
285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower.
Downtown Atlanta

Geckos: Tails to Toepads

Mondays-Sundays. Continues through Sept. 30
phone 404-929-6300
A traveling exhibition that introduces visitors to the remarkable diversity of these lizards. Visitors can experience gecko night vision, listen to gecko voices, learn unusual facts from gecko experts, try to spot camouflaged geckos and build a custom gecko for various environments.
$13-$15

Observations on Japanese Architects

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 30
phone 404-979-6455
A multimedia exhibition journeying from Buenos Aires, Argentina, that features works from 54 Japanese architectural offices. Curated by Argentine designers Noberto Feal and Anabella Gatto. A PennHouse production.
$5-$10
Museum of Design Atlanta (map)
285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower.
Downtown Atlanta

Dali: The Late Work

<i>Dali: The Late Work</i>
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 12-5 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 9
phone 404-733-4444
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We know Salvador Dalí for his epic use of foreshortening, melting clocks, and unusual landscapes that don't quite follow the laws of physics. Although less famous, Dalí's post-surrealism work continues in his, ahem, quirky style. The High Museum of Art is the sole venue for DALÍ: THE LATE WORK, a brand-spanking-new exhibition focusing on the second half of the artist's career, chock-full of the convention-bucking playfulness for which Dalí was renowned.
Free-$18
High Museum of Art (map)
1280 Peachtree St. N.E.
Midtown

Signs of Life

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 12-5 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 9
phone 404-733-4444
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The first major exhibition dedicated to the work of Danish-born American photographer Peter Sekaer. The exhibition consists of 75 vintage gelatin silver prints, which span the years of 1935 through 1945 and document the effects of the Great Depression in several American cities.
Free-$18
High Museum of Art (map)
1280 Peachtree St. N.E.
Midtown

De Soto's Footsteps: New Archaeological Evidence from Georgia

Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m. Continues through March 1
phone 404-929-6300
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Includes metal and glass artifacts that led Fernbank's lead archaeologist, Dennis Blanton, to conclude Hernando de Soto could be traced to an unexpected location in Georgia.
Free- $15

Centennial Olympic Games Museum

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m.
phone 404-814-4000
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Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Atlanta Olympic Games. Part of the Atlanta History Center's permanent collection.
Free-$15
Atlanta History Center (map)
130 W. Paces Ferry Road
Buckhead/Brookhaven

First Georgians

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m.
phone 404-929-6300
An exhibit on the earlier inhabitants of Georgia featuring a 17-foot-long dugout canoe dating back more than 300 years.
Free-$15

Official Torch Display

Ongoing, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m.
phone 404-814-4000
Come see the official 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Torch on display.
Free-$15
Atlanta History Center (map)
130 W. Paces Ferry Road
Buckhead/Brookhaven

Reflections of Culture

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m.
phone 404-929-6300
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The museum's newest permanent exhibit explores how people around the world use personal adornment to convey social, political and economic information about themselves and their societies.
Free-$15

Permanent collection

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m.
phone 404-727-4282
Largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast with objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East and the ancient Americas. Collections of 19th- and 20th-century sub-Saharan African art and European and American works on paper from the Renaissance to the present.
Free-$8

HIGHlights Tour

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays, 1, 2 & 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
phone 404-733-4444
A personal tour of the museum and its exhibitions.
Free with admission
High Museum of Art (map)
1280 Peachtree St. N.E.
Midtown

My Favorite Things

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m.
phone 404-929-6300
A new exhibition featuring a collection of fossils, gemstones, animals, ceramics and more chosen by guest curators.
$14-$15

$9 for Design

$9 for Design
Ongoing
phone 404-979-6455
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For a limited time, MODA's $9 for Design campaign allows individuals to buy annual memberships for only $9.00, while dual memberships are $18.00, and family memberships are $27.00! These annual memberships offer the following privileges: * Unlimited free admission to MODA * Special invitations to member-only previews and events * Subscription to e-newsletter * Two (2) Museum guest passes for one-time use * Free/discounted admission to MODA special events, lectures, workshops, and films * 10% discount on Museum merchandise and catalogs * Special members-only offers from MODA partners
$9.00
Museum of Design Atlanta (map)
285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower.
Downtown Atlanta
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Break of Reality

Break of Reality
Fri., Sept. 17, 12 & 5 p.m.
phone 404-894-9600
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Enjoy a fall afternoon on the Georgia Tech campus with a free performance by this instrumental crossover group.
Free!

Atlanta/Nuremberg: Sister Cities in Concert

Fri., Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m.
phone 404-413-5901
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Featuring Bent Frequency. This concert of Nurnberg and Atlanta-based composers will include works by Vivienne Olive and Dieter Buwen (Nurnberg) and Tim Jansa, Nick Demos and Robert Thompson (GSU, Atlanta). Sponsored by the Center for Collaborative and International Arts (CENCIA), which brings together creative writers, visual arts, composers, musicians, actors and playwrights, filmmakers and scholars engaged in arts-related research at Georgia State.
FREE

Yahzarah with Darien Brockington

Fri., Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
phone 404-685-1365
Check out the smooth, enchanting voice of Yahzarah with Darien Brockington performing Friday night.
$15
The Loft (map)
1374 W. Peachtree St.
Midtown

B Boy B Girl Yoga Class

B Boy B Girl Yoga Class
Fri., Sept. 17, 8:15 p.m.
phone 201-898-9905
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Be introduced to 39 movements combining 4,000 year old spiritual exercises with Hip Hop dance and Spoken word. Learn to release tension and regain mental clarity, and stay physically and emotionally fit. all ages welcome. Be one of the first 20 to register, and receive a free copy of 'B Boy B Girl Yoga; Raising the Frequency of the Hip Hop Generation' via www.healersofthenewschool.com or Facebook @ search term 'B Boy B Girl Yoga Workshop'
20.00

Convergent Frequencies

Convergent Frequencies
Sept. 17-19, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
phone 4048498176
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The galleries of i45 are pleased to announce “Convergent Frequencies”, a site-specific art installation commissioned by ArtBox, a collaboration between i45 and Possible Futures. Three local artists will reinvent the empty lot with three large shipping containers using images, film, and sound. Matt Haffner will apply narrative portraits to the exteriors of the shipping containers. Matt Gilbert presents his new video inspired by the modularity of the brain’s vision system and the similar separation of color and movement in digital video. Nat Slaughter will convert the interiors of the containers into a series of sound installations of binaural field recordings.

Live performance: 9 p.m.
Free

The Boys Next Door

<i><b>The Boys Next Door</i></b>
Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m., Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 19
phone 770-641-1260
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Envisioning "The Odd Couple" as more of an odd quadruple, Tom Griffin's play depicts four mentally disabled guys (John Benzinger, Spencer G. Stephens, Luis R. Hernandez and Chad Martin) who live in the same house, supervised by a social worker with his hands full (David Kronawitter). Acclaimed Atlanta actress Tess Malis Kincaid directs a cast that also includes such local favorites as Cara Mantella and Wendy Melkonian. The current debates over how to discuss development disabilities should put the tear-jerking material into a fresh context.
$21.50-$33.84
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (map)
950 Forrest St., Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Roswell

The Nerd

Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Sept. 19
phone 770-594-1020
An extraordinarily innovative comedy centering on a young architect and his encounter with the peculiar, inept and hopelessly stupid nerd who saved his life in Vietnam. Tension rises and robust remarks fly as the visitor quickly outstays his welcome.
$17.25-$19.50
Kudzu Family Playhouse (map)
10743 Alpharetta Highway, Brannon Square
Roswell

Becky Shaw

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Wednesdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 25
phone 404-607-7469
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Sometimes a bad first date can be the first step in a beautiful love affair. When friends fix up Max (Andrew Benator) with the title character of Actor's Express' comedy BECKY SHAW (Veronica Duerr), the evening includes a robbery at gunpoint, bad sex and attempted suicide. Will this relationship survive? Should it? "Law & Order" writer Gina Gionfriddo wrote the script, a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Actor's Express artistic director Freddie Ashley helms a production that includes Jill Hames, Tony Larkin and Kathi Welch.
$25-$32
Actor's Express Theatre Company (map)
887 W. Marietta St., Suite J-107
Midtown

"The Music Man"

Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Sept. 26
phone 404-377-9948
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, "The Music Man" follows traveling salesman, Harold Hill as he cons the people of RIver City, Iowa into buying band equipment and uniforms with the promise of organizing a boys' musical group. Enjoy the talented cast that brings the musical back to life on the stage of The Strand.
$30-$45
Earl Smith Strand Theatre (map)
117 N. Park Square
Marietta

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m., Saturdays, 2 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Sept. 26
phone 404-876-9468
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In this Tony-Award winning musical comedy for adults, six teenagers are pitted against each other in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for the competition of a lifetime. Join FTC for a hilarious evening of musical theatre. For tickets call the FTC box office at 404-876-9468 or email us at box-office@fabrefaction.org. Tickets range from $15 to $30. Performances take place at Fabrefaction Theatre Company located at 999 Brady Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30318. We're in the heart of West Midtown right next to Miller Union restaurant and close to some of the best shopping, dining, and galleries in the city.
$15-$30

"Southern Hospitality"

Fri., Sept. 17, 8 p.m., Sat., Sept. 18, 8 p.m., Fri., Sept. 24, 8 p.m., Sat., Sept. 25, 8 p.m., Sun., Sept. 26, 2:30 p.m., Thu., Sept. 30, 8 p.m., Fri., Oct. 1, 8 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 2, 8 p.m.
phone 770-218-9669
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They're baaack! Polk Street Players opens its 32nd season with the hilarious farce "Southern Hospitality" by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Most of the cast of last year's hit "Christmas Belles" returns to reprise their roles in this sequel of the feuding Futrelle sisters. This time Frankie, Twink,, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn are out to save their belowed Fayro, Texas, which is suffering an exodus of population dur to print closings.
$12.50-$20
Polk Street Players (map)
161 Church St.
Marietta

"True West"

Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 2
phone 678-957-7283
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Considered to be Sam Shepard's greastest play, "True West" tell the story of sibling rivalry & friendship between two brothers. The characters contrasts set the tone for an intense yet comedic performance.
$18-22
Red Clay Theatre (map)
3116 Main St.
Duluth

Into the Woods

Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 2
phone 770-640-5500
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Catch the innovative musical that mixes an ambivalent Cinderella, a blood-thristy Little Red Riding Hood, a Prince Charming with a roving eye and a Witch who raps in a comedy where the phrases "nothing is what it seems" and "be careful what you wish for" play out in full effect. Based off book by James Lapine. Fun for the entire family, rated PG.
$14-$18
The Rosewater Theatre (map)
633 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell

Circumference of a Squirrel

<b><i>Circumference of a Squirrel</i></b>
Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 3
phone 678-226-6222
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Aurora Theatre's GGC Lab Series gives Atlanta play-goers another reason to venture to Lawrenceville with the quirky one-man show CIRCUMFERENCE OF A SQUIRREL, directed by Susan Reid. Daniel May, who quick-changed his way through the roles of twins at Aurora's Corpse! last year, gives a solo performance as Chester, whose reminiscences of his father's loathing of squirrels extend to such weighty themes as microbiology and anti-Semitism. Amusingly, Aurora's website gives the play four out of five chili peppers to signify "spicy language and content." That's a spicy squirrel!
$15

Twist

<i><b>Twist</i></b>
Tuesdays-Fridays, 8 p.m., Saturdays, 2:30 & 8 p.m. and Sundays, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 3
phone 404-733-5000
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The Alliance Theatre opens its 42nd season with the musical TWIST, but don't get out your old Chubby Checkers records. This new musical offers a fresh spin on the tale of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, and Oliver! was obviously taken. With a book by The Wiz author William F. Brown and music and lyrics from Grammy winner Tena Clark, Twist relocates the hapless orphan to 1928 New Orleans. Directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen, renowned for Fame and previous collaborations with the Alliance Theatre.
$25-$55
Alliance Theatre (map)
1280 Peachtree St., Woodruff Arts Center
Midtown
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Personal Reflections on War

Wednesdays-Fridays, 3-8 p.m., Saturdays, 12:30-8 p.m. and Sundays, 1:30-4 p.m.
phone 404-808-9971
Select works by WWII veterans Jack Smith and Bronislaw Bak.
Free
Gallery 4463 (map)
4463 Cherokee St.
Acworth

Dreamer Boy Dan: The Back Pockets

Fri., Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
phone 678-978-1604
The closing reception for the Dreamer Boy Dan exhibit is rocking out with Atlanta band The Back Pockets. Free and open to the public.
MINT (map)
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave.
Cabbagetown/Old 4th Ward

Convergent Frequencies

Convergent Frequencies
Sept. 17-19, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
phone 4048498176
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The galleries of i45 are pleased to announce “Convergent Frequencies”, a site-specific art installation commissioned by ArtBox, a collaboration between i45 and Possible Futures. Three local artists will reinvent the empty lot with three large shipping containers using images, film, and sound. Matt Haffner will apply narrative portraits to the exteriors of the shipping containers. Matt Gilbert presents his new video inspired by the modularity of the brain’s vision system and the similar separation of color and movement in digital video. Nat Slaughter will convert the interiors of the containers into a series of sound installations of binaural field recordings.

Live performance: 9 p.m.
Free

That Which Feeds the Soul

Mondays-Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 24
phone 404-303-6172
In partnership with the Atlanta Fine Arts League.
Free
Abernathy Arts Center (map)
254 Johnson Ferry Road
Sandy Springs

Mapping the Present Just Went By

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 2-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 24
phone 706-342-4743
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Free-$3

Spiritual Bonds of Nature

<i>Spiritual Bonds of Nature</i>
Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 25
phone 404-237-0370
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A collection of nature, landscape and interpretive botanical paintings that evoke a spiritual awakening through art. Features the work of renowned artists Jean Larson and Larry Gray.
Free
Alan Avery Art Company (map)
315 E. Paces Ferry Road
Buckhead/Brookhaven

Knock on Wood

<i>Knock on Wood</i>
Fridays, Saturdays, 12-9 p.m. and Mondays-Thursdays, Sundays, 12-8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 26
phone 404-254-4127
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Sanithna Phansavanh debuts a superstitious series that depicts habits or beliefs that people hold near and dear. His works portray the psychological effects of superstitions from around the world, as well as talismans and charms that attempt to relieve the anxiety in the human psyche resulting from superstitious habits. Special pre-show scavenger hunt Sept. 11, and a performance by Modern Skirts opening night. Opening reception Sept. 11, 7 p.m.
Free

National Show

Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29
phone 404-237-2324
Witness a display of works and cultivated portraits from more than 450 artists.

National Exhibition

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. Continues through Sept. 29
phone 404-237-2324
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The Atlanta Artists Center is hosting its 7th Annual National Exhibition. The juried show begins with a free reception from 6:00 to 8:00pm Saturday, August 28. The show is then open daily Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm until September 29. Eighty works were selected by Michael David from 583 works submitted by 216 artists in 21 states. Mr. David, an American-born artist received a BFA from Parsons School of Design and his work is in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and other major institutions.
Free

Simply Drawn: A Juried Show of Monochromatic Drawings

Mondays-Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Continues through Oct. 1
phone 404-933-5473
Presented by Atlanta Fine Arts League.
Roswell Visual Arts Center & Gallery (map)
Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road
Roswell

Through a Window of Paint

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Oct. 2
phone 404-261-0636
A sampling of 17 Southern realistic landscape painters. Some of the painters work literally by representing the specific scene in front of them. Others create their landscapes through their imagination. Some embellish the vistas they are seeing, or knit several landscapes together to create more perfect images. Uniting these artists as a group are their creative and technical abilities to describe the very literal world they see. Opening reception Sept. 9, 6 p.m.
Free

All Folk

Thursdays, Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 2
phone 404-523-1845
Exhibition of self-taught artists, showcasing the work of Nellie Mae Rowe, Mose Tolliver, Leroy Almon, Linda Anderson, Capt. William Jordan and more. More than 25 years have passed since the explosion of interest in contemporary folk art, leaving us now with a plethora of faux folk art and a shortage of significant work by the early, authentic creators in this field of art. These works represent creative expression in its most direct and uninhibited form. Not only are the works unique and original but the ingenuity, wit and reverence of their creators has developed in small communities across the American South, often outside the influence of art movements or academic circles.
Free
Barbara Archer Gallery (map)
280 Elizabeth St., Suite A102
Virginia-Highland

ALL FOLK

Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. Continues through Oct. 2
phone 404-523-1845
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ALL FOLK is an exhibition showcasing works by self–taught artists including Nellie Mae Rowe, Mose Tolliver, Leroy Almon, George Andrews, James Harold Jennings, Sarah Mary Taylor, J.B. Murry, Jimmy Sudduth, David Butler, Robert Lindsay Walker, & Captain William Jordan. The work of the highly recognized and widely exhibited artists featured in ALL FOLK represents creative expression in its most direct and uninhibited form. Not only are the works unique and original but the ingenuity, wit and reverence of their creators has developed in small communities across the American South, often outside the influence of art movements or academic circles.
Free
Barbara Archer Gallery (map)
280 Elizabeth St., Suite A102
Virginia-Highland

Kingdom Come

Wednesdays, Fridays, 1-6 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 2
phone 404-827-0030
A solo painting exhibition by Timothy McDowell, who takes inspiration from the infinite aspects of nature. His imagery is an ongoing investigation of nature, from tiny pollen molecules to towering clouds. The new paintings and works on paper have expanded their subject matter to include animals. Opening reception Sept. 11, 6 p.m.; artist talk Sept. 12, noon.
Free

Pull

Wednesdays, Fridays, 1-6 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 2
phone 404-827-0030
Print portfolio project by Kim Anno, Kate Javens, Joanne Mattera, Timothy McDowell, Don Pollack, and Katherine Taylor. Opening reception Sept. 11, 6 p.m.; artist talk Sept. 12, noon.
Free