Arts Agenda September 16 2000

MAD LOVE: Love, murder and madness take center stage in the Atlanta Opera’s production of Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti Sept. 14-17 at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. Featuring Sally Wolf (pictured) and Jorge Lopez-Yanez, Lucia di Lammermoor spins a compelling tale about a beautiful woman driven to insanity when she’s forced to forego the man she loves to marry another. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $18-$120. Call 404-817-8700.


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GARDENHOUSE DANCE COMPANY Mowing, a new outdoor dance piece by choreographer Nicole Livieratos using urban landscapes and a non-motorized mower to re-create the familiar in unfamiliar ways. Woodruff Park, Peachtree St. and Auburn Ave. Fridays through Sept. 22. 12:30 p.m. 404-870-0117.


font face=”arial, helvetica, sans-serif” size=”+1”>Music
THE ATLANTA OPERA performs Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, an opera about forbidden love, madness and murder. The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. Sept. 14 and 16-17. Thurs. 8 p.m., Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $18-$120. 404-817-8700.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Opening Gala Concert features a program of opera arias and American classics. Conductor Robert Spano welcomes soprano Sylvia McNair. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Sept. 16. 8 p.m. $20-$50. 404-733-4800.

BLACK WATCH AND PRINCE OF WALE’S BAND kicks off the 2000-01 Fox Theatre International Series with a performance featuring bagpipes, drums, brass, highland dancers and more. The concert evokes memories of military honor and service from around the world. The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. Sept. 19. 8 p.m. $29.50-$42.50. 404-881-2100.

FRIDAY JAZZ The event features bluegrass music by steelBlue and jazz by the Jacques Lesure Trio. Enjoy cocktails, art exhibitions, a treasure hunt, sketchings and more. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. Sept. 15. 5-10 p.m. $6. 404-733-4575.

JAZZ ON THE LAWN The concert series features a performance by the Bill Anschell Trio. Bring a picnic and a blanket to listen to the jazz pianist and his trio. 980 Briarcliff Road. Sept. 15. 7:30 p.m. $12-$15. 404-872-5338.

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND performs at the Big Show and Dance party celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Atlanta Preservation Center. The event also features artisan spaces, a buffet and live performances. Studioplex, 659 Auburn Ave. Sept. 16. 7 p.m. $50. 404-876-2041.


font face=”arial, helvetica, sans-serif” size=”+1”>Theater: openings
DRIVING MISS DAISY Class Act Theatre presents the warm-hearted tale about an elderly Southern woman and her African-American driver. 6 Powder Springs St., Marietta. Sept. 15-Oct. 1. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $10-$12. 770-579-3156.


font face=”arial, helvetica, sans-serif” size=”+1”>Theater: continuing
DINNER WITH FRIENDS Alliance Studio Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about marriage and friendship in the modern world. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Through Oct. 15. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2:30 and 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $21-$27. 404-733-5000.

THE GOLEM Jewish Theatre of the South presents the play about a rabbi who creates a golem to protect his people in 16th century Prague. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Through Sept. 24. Thurs. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 and 7 p.m. $18-$55. 770-368-7469.

GREASE Neighborhood Playhouse presents the rockin’ musical about the wise-cracking teens at Rydell High. 430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur. Through Oct. 15. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$18. 404-373-5311.

GREASE Cobb Community Playhouse presents the musical about a cool greaser boy who falls in love with a sweet, innocent girl. 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Through Sept. 30. Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m. $8-$12. 770-565-3995.

I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Horizon Theatre Company presents the musical comedy that takes on the truths and myths of contemporary relationships. 1083 Austin Ave. Through fall 2000. Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 8:30 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $16-$25. 404-584-7450.

JUDGED TO DIE The Murder Mystery Players presents the interactive mystery/comedy about the murder of a wealthy lawyer who collected art at the company’s expense. The performance includes dinner and prizes. Dave & Busters, 4000 Venture Drive, Suite #15, Duluth. Through Sept. 30. Sat. 8 p.m. $32.95. 770-497-1152.

THE LIMOUSINE RIDE Peachtree Playhouse presents a comic tale about Hillary Clinton, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush and Rosalynn Carter riding in the back of one car. 878 Peachtree St. Through Sept. 24. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. $20. 404-875-1193.

THE LYNCHING OF LEO FRANK Theatre on the Square presents the play as part of the Mainstage Series. 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. Through Sept. 24. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7 p.m. $20-$26. 770-422-8369.

ONE ACTS 2000 Koalaty Presentations presents a series of one-act plays, including “Taking Stands” and “The First Scene of What’s Sure to be a Really Kick Ass Play.” Company Acting Studio, 500 D-1 Amsterdam Ave. Through Sept. 24. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10. 770-457-8833.

THE RETURN TO MORALITY Theatre on the Square presents the satire about politics, the media and the publishing industry as part of its Alley Stage Series. 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. Through Sept. 24. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7 p.m. $10-$15. 770-422-8369.

SOUL POSSESSED Alliance Theatre Company presents a dance/drama written, directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen telling the story of a passionate yet tragic love set in the hot cultural mix of the Louisiana bayou. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Through Sept. 24. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2:30 and 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $16-$45. 404-733-5000.

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW The Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s comedic tale of the battle of the sexes. The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. Through Oct. 1. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 6:30 p.m. $10-$24.50. 404-874-5299.

WEEKEND COMEDY A comedy about two couples who rent the same cabin for the same weekend by mistake. Startime Dinner Theatre, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Through Oct. 7. Fri.-Sat. 6:30-8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $14-$39.50. 770-924-3220.


font face=”arial, helvetica, sans-serif” size=”+1”>Visual arts: openings
FAYE GOLD GALLERY The Collection, an exhibition of paintings, photography, mixed-media drawings and more by Carolyn Carr now on display. 764 Miami Circle. Sept. 14-Oct. 10. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3843.

HEAVEN BLUE ROSE GALLERY Aubergine, an exhibition of M. Cathrine Moore’s paintings now on display. New works by gallery artists also on display. Opening reception Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. 934 Canton St., Roswell. Sept. 15-Nov. 13. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. 770-642-7380.

JOSEPHTHAL & CO. presents an exhibition of works by Robert Dunne, John King, Joshua Osburn, Chris Warner and Jesse Hamrick now on display. Opening reception Sept. 13 from 7-10 p.m. One Capital City Plaza, 3350 Peachtree Road, Suite 1620. Sept. 13- Nov. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-352-5058.

KIANG GALLERY Works on Paper, an exhibition of works by Chen Ping now on display. Opening reception Sept. 15 from 7-9 p.m. 1923 Peachtree Road. Sept. 15-Oct. 14. Tues.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-351-5477.

KNOKE GALLERIES presents an exhibit of 19th and 20th century American oil paintings. 5325 Roswell Road. Through Nov. 8. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-252-0485.

KUBATANA GALLERY Baba Nemwana, an exhibition of stone sculptures by Nicholas and Anderson Mukomberanwa now on display. A special show of Donald Locke’s drawings and sculptures are also on display. Opening reception Sept. 15 from 7-9 p.m. 1841 Peachtree Road. Sept. 15-Oct. 21. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-355-5764.

MACON & COMPANY FINE ART presents an exhibition of sculpture by Arthur Silverman. Opening reception Sept. 14 from 7-10 p.m. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 109. Sept. 14-Oct. 14. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-603-9122.

MARCIA WOOD GALLERY Hide and Seek, an exhibition of paintings in encaustic by Miriam Karp examining the concept of the simultaneous experience of simplicity and complexity. Opening reception Sept. 15 from 7-9 p.m. 1831B Peachtree Road. Sept. 15-Oct. 21. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-3930.

MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM From Caligula to Constantine: Tyranny and Transformation in Roman Portraiture, an exhibition of images in stone and bronze emphasizing the importance of portraiture in the ancient world as a form of mass media. Emory University, 571 Kilgo St. Sept. 16-Jan. 7. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. 404-727-4282.

NORTH ATLANTA SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Young Audiences of Atlanta presents Showcase 2000, featuring artworks, dance, music and theater from students. 2875 Northside Drive. Sept. 13. 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. 404-589-0644.

RIGHT BRAIN ART GALLERY presents an exhibition of artwork by students at the Paideia School and Inman Middle School. 664 North Highland Ave. Sept. 15-23. Tues.-Fri. noon-6 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-872-2696.

SANDLER HUDSON GALLERY Hoping, an exhibition of recent works by Mario Petrirena addressing the idea that the human spirit is resilient through adversity. Opening reception Sept. 15 from 7-9 p.m. 1831-A Peachtree Road. Sept. 15-Oct. 21. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-350-8480.

SOHO MYRIAD Blue Ink Drawings, an exhibition of Theresa Hackett’s works using a combination of blue china ink and gesso on vellum. Jung Hyang Kim’s works incorporating abstract and organic elements are also on display. Opening reception Sept. 16 from 7-10 p.m. 1250 Menlo Drive. Sept. 16-Nov. 15. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-351-5656.

TWINHOUSE GALLERY The Second Annual Art of the Kitchen Show features original visual interpretations of one of the most celebrated rooms. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Women’s Community Kitchen. Opening reception Sept. 14 from 6:30-9 p.m. 2833 Peachtree Road. Sept. 14-30. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3433.

VAKNIN SCHWARTZ presents an exhibition of recent works by Alejandro Pintado that create a journey through our collective memory of landscapes. Opening reception Sept. 15 from 7-9 p.m. 1831 Peachtree Road. Sept. 15-Oct. 21. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-0035.


font face=”arial, helvetica, sans-serif” size=”+1”>Visual arts: continuing
1000 TOWER WALK Photographs from Abroad, an exhibition of silver gelatin prints by Jennifer Julian now on display. Opening reception Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. 3340 Peachtree Road. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 404-816-9777.

ALLEN ASHTON GALLERY Dreamscapes and Other Illusive Time Zones, an exhibition of paintings, sculpture and a video poem by Melinda Crider now on display. 395 S. Atlanta St., Roswell. Through Sept. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 770-518-7357.

ANTHONY ARDAVIN GALLERY Savor of France, an exhibition of new works by John Michel, Laurent Schkolnyk and Lou G. now on display. 309 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 110. Through Oct. 1. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-233-9686.

THE ART INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA Visions: Faculty Show 2000, an exhibition of faculty works now on display. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. Through Sept. 16. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 770-394-8300.

ARTISTS’ ATELIER Dunckel & Dusenberry, an exhibition by two women featuring imagery from nature as well as bold figures and simple landscapes. Opening receptions Sept. 15 from 6-9 p.m. and Sept. 16 from noon-4 p.m. 800 Miami Circle, Suite 200. Through Nov. 3. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-231-5999.

THE ARTS FOR ALL GALLERY Cabbagetown: Once Upon a Time, an exhibition of photography by Oraien Catledge presented in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Artist reception Oct. 5 from 5-8 p.m. 57 Forsyth St. Through Oct. 27. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-221-1270 ext. 10.

ART STATION CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER Inspirations of Modern & Abstract Masters, an exhibition of Karin Van Der Palm’s abstract works. From Paris to Atlanta, the Oeuvre of Chouaieb Saidi, an exhibition now on display. The Member Juried Show, an exhibition also on display. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. Through Oct. 29. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-469-1105.

ARTWALK AT LENOX Wax Works: Five Encaustic Artists from Georgia, an exhibition focusing on the work of five artists who use wax in their artworks. Lenox Square Promenade, 3393 Peachtree Road. Through Nov. 12. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 770-435-5180.

ATLANTA COLLEGE OF ART GALLERY The 2000 Atlanta College of Art Faculty Exhibition, the annual exhibition of faculty artworks includes painting, computer animation, photography, sculpture and more. Gallery 100, 1280 Peachtree St. Through Oct. 1. Tues., Wed. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 770-719-7539.

ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER The Boat of My Life, an installation by Ilya Kabakov about his flight from the Nazis. Monumental Presence, works by Wellington Reiter. Drawings by Corrine Colarusso and mixed-media works by James Castle also on display. Through Oct. 21. My Community, My World, an exhibition of photography by student participants in “As Seen By Teens 2000.” Through Nov. 17. 535 Means St. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $1-$3. 404-688-1970.

ATLANTA FINANCIAL CENTER Beyond Speech: The Poetic Paintings of Robert Cogan, an exhibition of poet Bob Cogan’s paintings that were inspired from the lyrical rhythms and conceptual underpinnings of his poetry. 3333 Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 26. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.

ATLANTA-FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Hispanic Traditions Art Exhibit, a show celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with works by Juan Diaz, Hector Viteri, Berta Plata and others. One Margaret Mitchell Square. Through Oct. 31. Mon. and Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sun. 2-6 p.m. 404-730-1700.

ATLANTA HISTORY MUSEUM When the Spirit Moves: The Africanization of American Movement, an exhibit that examines the history of African American dance and how it became a central part of American culture. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. Through Nov. 7. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. $4-$10. 404-814-4000.

ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM For God’s Eyes: Plates and Vases, an exhibition of work resulting from the collaboration of ceramic artist Tom Spleth and painter Moshe Gershuni. Through Nov. 17. From Africa to America: Honoring Our Ancestors, an exhibit of a variety of works with local, regional and global significance. Through Nov. 11. Peachtree Center, 285 Peachtree Center Ave. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $3. 404-688-2467.

BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA Decade, an exhibit of sculpture, photographs and prints from the past 10 years by Gregor Turk. 600 Peachtree St. Through Oct. 26. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.

BARBARA ARCHER GALLERY Sam Doyle and Friends: 20th Century Folk Art Masters, a selection of paintings by legendary folk artist Sam Doyle as well as works by his contemporaries including Nellie Mae Rowe and Mose Tolliver. Through Sept. 30. 404-815-1545.

BENDER FINE ART The Faces of Women, an exhibition of paintings by Bradford Brenner now on display. 309 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 140. Through Oct. 10. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-842-1913.

BEVERLY LIBBY GALLERY Dancing with Bonnard, oil paintings, ink brush drawings, sculptures and crayon pastels by Wayne Trapp now on display. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St., Suite D-2. Through Oct. 27. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-1174.

CAFE EXPRESSO Art Over Coffee, an exhibit of recent photographic works by Ron Witherspoon now on display. Borders Books Midtown, 650 Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite 500. Through Sept. 30. Sun.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 a.m.-midnight. 404-607-7903.

CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER Alterior Reflections, an exhibition of Naomi Wakatake’s sculptures that create a realm where art attempts to realize the self through reflection. 980 Briarcliff Road. Through Oct. 6. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 404-872-5338.

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS An Asian Mosaic, an exhibition of characters and stages that embody the ancient art form of puppetry, including Indian string and Indonesian rod puppets, Burmese marionettes, Vietnamese water puppets and more. 1404 Spring St. Through Jan. 6. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free with admission, $3-$5. 404-873-3391.

CERULEAN FINE ART GALLERY Post Summerism: or After Summer Show, a new exhibit by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance now on display. 41 Oak St., Roswell. Through Oct. 1. Daily noon-6 p.m. 770-645-2434.

CITY GALLERY EAST The Future of Now, an exhibition of photography by Dan Walsh, Sara Hornbacher, Angela West and more on display. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. Through Nov. 5. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-817-7956.

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES To Conserve a Legacy: American Art from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a consortium of more than 200 works of American art from the 19th and 20th centuries presented jointly with the High Museum of Art. Through Sept. 24. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $2-$6. 404-880-6644 ext. 6102.

CULTURAL ARTS CENTER presents a motorsports exhibit featuring photographs by Douglas Allan and paintings of race cars by Ed Gullett. 8652 Campbellton St., Douglasville. Through Sept. 17. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. 770-949-2787.

DALTON GALLERIES The Truth About Beauty, an exhibition of abstract sculptural works and drawings by Kay Hwang and Richard Beckman examining the fragile source of beauty. Agnes Scott College, 141 East College Ave. Through Oct. 13. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2-4:30 p.m. 404-471-5361.

DARIOUS & STORY ART GALLERY An exhibition of new paintings by Janice Darr Cua that strive to re-create the flavor of the Renaissance and Neo-Classic images. 3255 Peachtree Road. Through Sept. 30. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-240-0540.

ECLECTIC ELECTRIC GALLERY An exhibition of lit mixed-media sculptures by Mary Sullivan Voytek now on display. 1393 N. Highland Ave. Through Oct. 23. Mon.-Fri. 12:30-10 p.m., Sat. 12:30-11 p.m. 404-875-2840.

EVENING GALLERY Elaborations, an exhibition of charcoal abstractions by Joshua Osburn now on display. 275 East Paces Ferry Road. Through Oct. 29. Tues.-Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-995-0530.

EYEDRUM Growth, an exhibition of Jill Larson’s new works exploring the body and the concept of beauty. 253 Trinity Ave. Through Oct. 7. Wed. and Sat. noon-5 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 2-5 p.m. 404-522-0655.

FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Life & Death Under the Pharaohs explores the span of Egypt’s rich history from the Predynastic Period through the Byzantine Period. Featuring more than 300 objects including statues, mummies and more. 767 Clifton Road. Through Jan. 1. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $9.95-$11.95. 404-929-6300.

GALERIE TIMOTHY TEW Selected Drawings: 1979-1999, works by Isabelle Melchior now on display. Well Bred, an exhibition of Phyllis Stapler’s wildlife paintings on display. Chris Bilton also showcases his figurative works. 309 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 130. Through Oct. 10. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-869-0511.

GALLERIA SAN MARCO Sports Legends, a tribute in paintings to some of America’s sports icons by Sidney Randolph Maurer now on display. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St., M2. Through Sept. 30. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-355-6777.

GALLERIE DORITA presents an exhibition of works by Richard Gladson and Robert Gardner that highlight texture, color, contrast and form. 3224 Peachtree Road. Through Sept. 30. Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-869-0041.

GALLERY OF THE UNITARIAN UNIVERALIST CONGREGATION The Atlanta congregation presents the free exhibition, featuring pastels by Mikki Dillon, mixed-media by Lynn Weisbach and Arthur Parks Jr., etchings by Constance Falconer and watercolors by Bert Hels and Glenda Dunham. 1911 Cliff Valley Way. Through Oct. 2. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-634-5134.

GALLERY SKLO Latin Rhythms, an exhibition of new paintings by Latin-American artists, featuring the classical nudes of J. Fernando Ochoa, the abstracts of Waldo Vinces and the organic abstractions of Heber Banda. TULA Art Center, Suite E-2, 75 Bennett St. Through Oct. 21. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-350-9763.

GALLERY V LTD. The Main Attraction, watercolors by Frank Broadhurst now on display. Imagery in Color, oil paintings by Martha Fisher also on display. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. Through September. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 770-992-4144.

GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE ART GALLERY Faculty Art Show, an exhibition of paintings, sculpture, pottery, drawings and photography by the visual art faculty now on display. Artists reception Sept. 7 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Building F, Clarkston campus, 555 North Indian Creek Drive. Through Sept. 18. Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 404-299-4136.

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN GALLERIES Looking Forward; Looking Black, an exhibition of works by Emma Amos, Renee Cox, Lesley Dill, Bill Traylor and others. Presented in conjunction with the National Black Arts Festival. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. Through Oct. 6. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-752-8825.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART Narratives of African American Art and Identity: The David C. Driskell Collection, a show comprised of 100 paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture representing the work of more than 60 African American artists. Through Sept. 24. Portraits of a Lady, an installation of portraits by Robert Henri. Through Dec. 10. Van Gogh’s Starry Night, an exhibition of three of Van Gogh’s paintings on loan from the Museum of Modern Art. Through Nov. 5. 1280 Peachtree St. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $2-$6. 404-733-HIGH.

HIGH MUSEUM OF FOLK ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERIES Local Heroes: Paintings and Sculpture by Sam Doyle, a collection of portraits painted in house paint on old roofing tin, works on paper and sculpture. 1280 Peachtree St. Through Oct. 14. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-733-HIGH.

JACKSON FINE ART Holding Venus, an exhibit of Keith Carter’s works now on display. It Was So Hot We Had To Take Our Clothes Off, a group summer show. New works by Ian McFarlane also on display. 3115 E. Shadowland Ave. Through Sept. 16. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3739.

LANSDELL GALLERIES The New Directions of Emmy, an exhibition of new works by Emmy Dudley now on display. 1482 Mecaslin St. Through Oct. 6. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-876-4466.

THE LOWE GALLERY Groundline, an exhibition of new works on canvas and paper by Steve Seinberg. Felice Sharp’s new works on canvas now on display. An exhibition of bronze sculptures by Margarita Checa also on display. 75 Bennett St., Space A-2. Through Sept. 30. Tues.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-352-8114.

MCELREATH HALL In the Mill’s Shadow, an exhibition of photographs by visually impaired artist Oraien Catledge showing how the lives of Cabbagetown residents changed in the ’80s after the closure of the cotton mill. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. Through Jan. 7. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. $4-$10. 404-814-4000.

MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM Souvenirs of the Nile: Nineteenth-Century Photographs of Egypt, an exhibition that will be mounted in the Works on Paper Gallery. 571 Kilgo St. on the campus of Emory University. Through Sept. 24. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. 404-727-4282.

ONE BUCKHEAD PLAZA Chery Baird: The Sequence Series Paintings, an exhibit of Baird’s paintings that involve signs, symbols and patterns structured onto an underlying grid. Upper Lobby, 3060 Peachtree Road. Through Nov. 1. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.

RAYMOND LAWRENCE GALLERY Journeys, an exhibition of Fred Budin’s folk-art constructions and Clive King’s intricate, oversized drawings. Zebu Center in the TULA Art Center, 75 Bennett St., Suite M-1. Through Sept. 23. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-352-5058.

ROBERT C. WILLIAMS AMERICAN MUSEUM OF PAPERMAKING WASHI: Japanese Traditions of Hand Papermaking, an exhibition of contemporary sculptural works from the Paper Art Village Project. 500 Tenth St. Through Dec. 15. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-894-6663.

SAN FRANCISCO COFFEE ROASTERS presents an exhibition of fine art photography in unique frames from Sara Speert Photography now on display. 1192 North Highland Ave. Through Sept. 30. Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m.-midnight. 404-966-7272.

SHAWN VINSON GALLERY B&Wx3YBA’, an exhibition of black and white works by three British artists: Chris Pig, Gary Goodman and Michael Jackson. 119 East Court Square, Decatur. Through Oct. 7. Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 404-370-1720.

SOLOMON PROJECTS Spilled in Spaces, an exhibition of new paintings by Wendy White now on display. 1037 Monroe Drive. Through Oct. 14. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-875-7100.

SPELMAN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF FINE ART When the Spirit Moves: The Africanization of American Movement, an exhibit that examines the history of African-American dance and how it became a central part of American culture. 350 Spelman Lane. Through Nov. 18. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-881-3643 ext. 2224.

SPRUILL GALLERY Remnants: Threads of Memory, an exhibition of works by fiber artists now on display. Signatures in Fabric III, a collection of contemporary art quilts from The Art Quilt Network also on display. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road. Through Oct. 27. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-394-4019.

SUNTRUST PLAZA Viewpoints, an exhibition of photography by seven local artists, including Jenny Clifton, Ann Johnson, Suzanne Lee and others. 303 Peachtree St. Through Jan. 15. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 404-816-9777.

SWAN COACH HOUSE GALLERY A New Aesthetic: Reflective Fabric Sculpture, an exhibition of works by Japanese artists Junichi Arai and Junco Sato Pollack that explores high-tech processes for creating new fabrics. 3130 Slaton Drive. Through Sept. 30. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 404-266-2636.

SWISSOTEL ATLANTA Mixed Messages, an exhibition of photography by Bobi Dimond now on display as part of the hotel’s Life in the Lobby Series. 3391 Peachtree Road. Through Sept. 13. Tues.-Sat. 5-9 p.m. 404-365-0065.

THOMAS DEANS & COMPANY New Acquisitions, an exhibition of oil paintings, watercolors and drawings by various artists now on display. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St. Through Oct. 30. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-352-3778.

TWANG Spooky Little Friends, an exhibition of photography by Richard Gess now on display. 1271 Glenwood Ave. Through Sept. 29. Sun.-Thurs. 6-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 6-11 p.m. 404-727-6879.

VERMILION GALLERY Body Art, an exhibition of handcrafted wearable art by Tim Harding, Fern Wayne, Kitty Noble and others. 1244 West Paces Ferry Road. Through Sept. 24. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 404-869-9845.

VESPERMANN GALLERY The Flavor of Italy Translated into American Glass, an exhibition of glass artworks created in the Italian technique now on display. 309 East Paces Ferry Road. Through Sept. 29. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-266-0102.

WILLIAM BREMAN JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM Hello Ema, Hello Abba: Celebrating Southern Jewish Camping Experiences, an exhibition of photographs highlighting the social history of the summer camp experience in the Atlanta Jewish community. 1440 Spring St. Through Jan. 28. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. $3-$5. 404-873-1661.

YOUNG BLOOD GALLERY presents drawings by Ian Ingram now on display. 629 Glenwood Ave. Through Oct. 15. Tues.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. 404-627-0393.??