Arts Agenda September 30 2000

Dance
ATLANTA CHINESE DANCE COMPANY presents The Bamboo Forest of Yunnan, a program of classical and folk Han and Dai dances. Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $8-$12. 770-623-4966.
BALE FOLCLORICO DA BAHIA Enjoy an evening of Afro-Brazilian music and dance as Brazil’s only professional folk dance company performs the Samba de Roda, Samba Reggae and more. The Rialto Center for Performing Arts, Georgia State University, 80 Forsyth St. Sept. 29-30. 7:30 p.m. $25-$35. 404-651-4727.
Music
ATLANTA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA performs Minuet, a program featuring the Baroque dancers in costumes from the court of Louis XIV. The concert includes Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti No. 3 and No. 6. Spivey Hall, Clayton College & State University, 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow. Sept. 30. 8:15 p.m. $20. 770-961-3683.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performs Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6, Chausson’s Poème for Violin and Ravel’s Tzigane, for Violin. Conductor Paavo Jarvi welcomes guest violinist Elmar Oliveira. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Sept. 28-30. 8 p.m. $96-$804. 404-733-4800.
DEKALB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performs works by Wagner and Brownlee Wachek in concert. Special guest pianist David Watkins also performs Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the orchestra. Marvin Cole Auditorium, Georgia Perimeter College, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive. Oct. 3. 8 p.m. $7-$15. 404-299-4341.
HARP AND FLUTE CONCERT Harpist Elizabeth Remy and flutist Christina Smith perform in concert at the Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Road, Emory University. Oct. 1. 4 p.m. 404-727-0646.
JAMES HOULIK The tenor saxophonist performs in concert with guest pianist Debra Ayers at Glenn Memorial Auditorium, 1652 N. Decatur Road. Oct. 1. 4 p.m. $5-$10. 404-377-2015.
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE GLEE CLUB presents an evening of choral music, ranging from upbeat spirituals to popular contemporary arrangements. Shallowford Presbyterian Church, 2375 Shallowford Road. Oct. 1. 7 p.m. 404-321-1844.
THE STANIENDA-URBANIAK-FOLKERT TRIO The trio, which consists of a piano, violin and cello, will perform new recordings of David Diamond’s chamber music in concert. As part of the concert, Room To Move Dance presents a music and dance program with the trio. Kennesaw State University’s Stillwell Theater, 1000 Chastain Road. Sept. 30. 8 p.m. $20. 770-423-6650. The trio also will perform the program at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road. Oct. 1. 8 p.m. $20. 404-872-5338.
Theater: openings
THE EXACT CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE Art Station Theatre presents Joan Vail Thorne’s comedy about a Southern matron, her middle-aged son and the women who dare to come between them. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. Sept. 27-Oct. 29. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $15-$21. 770-469-1105.
FENCES Theatre Arts Guild at Georgia Perimeter College presents August Wilson’s drama about a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who blames society for the fence that encloses him. Studio Theatre, Clarkston campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive. Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 5-8. 8 p.m. $10. 404-299-4270.
IN BERLIN 7 Stages presents Jim Grimsley’s play about a gay man in Atlanta whose sexual curiosity leads him to Berlin. 1105 Euclid Ave. Sept. 30-Nov. 5. Wed.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m., Fri.- Sat. 8 p.m. $5-$20. 404-523-7647.
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.
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. Through Oct. 1. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $10-$12. 770-579-3156.
FEW GOOD MEN Square Globe Theatre presents Aaron Sorkin’s courtroom drama about two Marines charged with the death of a fellow Marine. 158 Cherokee St., Marietta. Through Oct. 21. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $10-$12. 770-425-0640.
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 DO, I DO Prophet Field Projects presents the musical about how married life can turn out quite differently than what you thought. Avondale Baptist Church Playhouse, Avondale Estates, 47 Covington Road. Sept. 21-23 and Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $15. 404-294-5284.
I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Horizon Theatre Co. presents the musical comedy that takes on the truths and myths of contemporary relationships. 1083 Austin Ave. Through fall. 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 ILLUSION Actor’s Express presents the comedy adapted by Tony Kushner, featuring contemporary verse fused with an enchanting fairy-tale world of sorcery and love. King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St., Suite J-107. Through Oct. 28. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. $20-$25. 404-607-7469.
O HAPPY DAY Dad’s Garage presents Graham Chapman’s Monty Python-esque comedy about family drinking, cross-dressing, mistaken identity and more. 280 Elizabeth St., Suite C-101. Through Oct. 28. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $15-$20. 404-523-2144.
OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD Theatre Gael presents Timberlake Wertenbaker’s play set in an 18th century Australian penal colony, where prisoners must perform a play as part of their rehabilitation. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. Through Oct. 8. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $12-$18. 404-876-9762.
SHENANDOAH Aurora Theatre presents the musical about a family who struggles to stay neutral during the Civil War. 3087 Main St., Duluth. Through Oct. 21. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $17-$18. 770-476-7926.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW The Atlanta Shakespeare Co. 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.
TIRADE FOR THREE PushPush Theater presents Murray Mednick’s play about how ordinary language fails us in the face of random acts of horror. 1123 Zonolite Road. Through Oct. 7. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. $10-$15. 404-892-7876.
TWELVE ANGRY MEN The Southside Theatre Guild presents the classic American courtroom drama. 20 W. Campbellton St., Fairburn. Sept. 21-23, 28-30 and Oct. 5-7. 8 p.m. $8-$10. 770-969-0956.
Visual arts: openings
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE D’ATLANTA From Paris to Provence, an exhibition of four photographers’ works displaying their unique views of France. Opening reception Oct. 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. One Midtown Plaza, 1360 Peachtree St., Suite 850. Oct. 2-31. Mon.-Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-875-0475.
BENNETT STREET GALLERY Approaching the Magic Hour, Kenson Thompson’s figurative and abstract oil paintings representing the sensuality and complexity that nature adds to life. Opening reception Sept. 29 from 6-9 p.m. 22-F Bennett St. Sept. 29-Oct. 23. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-352-8775.
CARY-MCPHEETERS GALLERY Afro-Mexicanos: The People of La Costa Chica and Oaxaca Mexico, photographs by Wendy Phillips. Opening reception Oct. 1 from 4-6 p.m. Runs in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography month. 101 Auburn Ave. Oct. 1-29. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sun. noon- 6 p.m. 404-730-4001.
GALLERY V LTD. Traveling Fare, watercolors by Joanne Davis. Wallflowers, oil paintings by Adele Furin. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. Oct. 2-31. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 770-992-4144.
JACKSON FINE ART Earth Sky, works by various artists, including Linda Connor, Ron Jude, Kiki Smith, Jain Stewart. Opening reception Sept. 28 from 6-8 p.m. 3115 E. Shadowlawn Ave. Sept. 28-Nov. 7. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3739.
RIGHT BRAIN GALLERY Looking South, a group exhibition of photographs by Evelyn Hammond, Matthew Donovan Lennert and Jon Hill. Opening reception Oct. 6 from 7-9:30 p.m. 664 N. Highland Ave. Sept. 29-Nov. 11. Tues.-Fri. noon-6 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-872-2696.
SWISSOTEL Lodged, an exhibition of Teresa M. Sims’ black-and-white infrareds and color photographs of famous hotel and motel neon signs. Opening reception Sept. 30 from 5-9 p.m. Runs in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography month. 3391 Peachtree Road. Sept. 30-Oct. 13. Tues.-Sat. 5-9 p.m. 404-365-0065.
Visual arts: continuing
ANTHONY ARDAVIN GALLERY Savor of France, new works by John Michel, Laurent Schkolnyk and Lou G. 309 E. 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 ARTS FOR ALL GALLERY Cabbagetown: Once Upon a Time, 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 and The Member Juried Show also on display. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. Through Oct. 29. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-469-1105.
ARTISTS’ ATELIER Dunckel & Dusenberry, an exhibition by two women featuring imagery from nature as well as bold figures and simple landscapes. 800 Miami Circle, Suite 200. Through Nov. 3. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-231-5999.
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. Through Oct. 21. My Community, My World, photography by student participants in “As Seen By Teens 2000. 535 Means St. Through Nov. 17. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $1-$3. 404-688-1970.
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 The Art of Neon: Science. Light & Form, an installation featuring both vintage commercial signs and new sculptural works. Through Jan. 6. For God’s Eyes: Plates and Vases, works 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, 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, paintings by legendary folk artist Sam Doyle as well as works by his contemporaries including Nellie Mae Rowe and Mose Tolliver. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. Through Sept. 30. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-815-1545.
BENDER FINE ART The Faces of Women, paintings by Bradford Brenner. 309 E. 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. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St., Suite D-2. Through Oct. 27. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-1174.
THE BLUEMILK PARADIGM ARTSPACE Lightworship: Fetish Erotic Photography by VICTOR, an art exhibition showing the beauty of the human form in unusual situations. 1123 Spring St. Through Oct. 5. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. noon-3 p.m. 404-815-6691.
CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER Alterior Reflections, 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. 41 Oak St., Roswell. Through Oct. 1. Daily noon-6 p.m. 770-645-2434.
CITY GALLERY EAST The Future of Now, photography by Dan Walsh, Sara Hornbacher, Angela West and more. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. Through Nov. 5. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-817-7956.
DALTON GALLERIES The Truth About Beauty, abstract sculptural works and drawings by Kay Hwang and Richard Beckman examining the fragile source of beauty. Agnes Scott College, 141 E. 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.
EVENING GALLERY Elaborations, charcoal abstractions by Joshua Osburn. 275 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through Oct. 29. Tues.-Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-995-0530.
EYEDRUM Growth, Jill Larson’s new photographs 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.
FAYE GOLD GALLERY The Collection, paintings, sculpture and video by Carolyn Carr. Flowers, photography by Robert Mapplethorpe. 764 Miami Circle. Through Oct. 10. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3843.
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. Well Bred, Phyllis Stapler’s wildlife paintings on display. Chris Bilton also showcases his figurative works. 309 E. 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. 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 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 SKLO Latin Rhythms, 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. Imagery in Color, oil paintings by Martha Fisher. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. Through September. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 770-992-4144.
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE ART GALLERY Recent Portraits, Daniel Joseph Betsill’s portraits that take on the look of black-and-white photographs. Building F, Clarkston campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive. Through Oct. 20. Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-299-4136.
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN GALLERIES Looking Forward; Looking Black, works by Emma Amos, Renee Cox, Lesley Dill, Bill Traylor and others. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. Through Oct. 6. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-752-8825.
HAMSA GALLERY A retrospective exhibition of Irving Amen’s paintings, sculptures, etchings and more. 3234 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-508-4263.
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART 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.
KIANG GALLERY Works on Paper, Works by Chen Ping. 1923 Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 14. Tues.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-351-5477.
KNOKE GALLERIES 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, stone sculptures by Nicholas and Anderson Mukomberanwa. A special show of Donald Locke’s drawings and sculptures. 1841 Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 21. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. 404-355-5764.
THE LOWE GALLERY Groundline, new works on canvas and paper by Steve Seinberg. Felice Sharp’s new works on canvas. 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.
MARCIA WOOD GALLERY Hide and Seek, paintings in encaustic by Miriam Karp examining the concept of the simultaneous experience of simplicity and complexity. 1831B Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 21. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-3930.
MARIETTA/COBB MUSEUM OF ART America the Beautiful, works by various artists celebrating the American landscape. Still Life, still life works by Ann Nichols. 30 Atlanta St., Marietta. Through Oct. 29. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. $3-$5. 770-528-1444.
MCELREATH HALL In the Mill’s Shadow, 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 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. Through Jan. 7. 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.
THE PRIMITIVE EYE GALLERY An exhibition of painted furniture. 3256 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Through Oct. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-298-0303.
ROBERT C. WILLIAMS AMERICAN MUSEUM OF PAPERMAKING WASHI: Japanese Traditions of Hand Papermaking, 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.
SANDLER HUDSON GALLERY Hoping, recent works by Mario Petrirena addressing the idea that the human spirit is resilient through adversity. 1831-A Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 21. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon- 5 p.m. 404-350-8480.
SHAWN VINSON GALLERY B&Wx3YBA’, Black-and-white works by three British artists: Chris Pig, Gary Goodman and Michael Jackson. 119 E. 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.
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. 1250 Menlo Drive. Through Nov. 15. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-351-5656.
SOLOMON PROJECTS Spilled in Spaces, new paintings by Wendy White. 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.
SUNTRUST PLAZA Viewpoints, 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, 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.
THOMAS DEANS & COMPANY New Acquisitions, oil paintings, watercolors and drawings by various artists. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St. Through Oct. 30. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-352-3778.
TOPAZ GALLERY Inner Landscapes of the Soul, a show of Victoria Lansford’s work in precious metals and stones using the ancient techniques of metal smiths. 3145 Peachtree Road. Through Oct. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-995-0155.
TWANG Spooky Little Friends, photography by Richard Gess. 1271 Glenwood Ave. Through Sept. 29. Sun.-Thurs. 6-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 6-11 p.m. 404-727-6879.
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. 2833 Peachtree Road. Through Sept. 30. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3433.
VAKNIN SCHWARTZ Recent works by Alejandro Pintado that create a journey through our collective memory of landscapes. 1831 Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 21. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-0035.
WENTWORTH GALLERY Watercolors and oil paintings by blind artist Lisa Fittipaldi. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road. Through Oct. 7. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 770-913-0641.
YOUNG BLOOD GALLERY Drawings by Ian Ingram. 629 Glenwood Ave. Through Oct. 15. Tues.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. 404-627-0393.