Arts Agenda June 06 2001

Comedy
COMEDY RESPONSE UNIT The Red Chair Theatre presents the CRU to perform its brand of innovative improv. 662 11th St. Fri. and Sat. 10:30 p.m. $7-$10. 404-872-HAHA.

EDDIE’S ATTIC Despite Bush...The Show Must Go On! will feature more than a dozen lesbian and gay comics from Atlanta in honor of Gay Pride Month including Alyssa Barnett and Jeffrey Powell. 515-B N. McDonough St. June 12, June 26. 8 p.m. $8. 404-377-4976.

LAUGHING MATTERS The South’s longest running improv company performs new comedy shows. Come eat, drink and laugh. Second Fri. at Dave & Buster’s in Gwinnett County, Steve Reynolds Boulevard exit; first Fri. at D&B’s in Marietta, Delk Road exit; and first Sat. at Manuel’s Tavern, 602 N. Highland. 8 p.m. $7-$10. 404-874-4050.

THE LUCKY YATES TALK SHOW Dad’s Garage’s presentation features local celebrity guests. Includes musical performances by The Valets. Roll a die to see how much you pay. 280 Elizabeth St., Suite C-101. Fridays. Midnight. Free-$5. 404-523-2144.

THE PUNCHLINE Brian Regan is known for his own brand of “clean comedy. Call for reservations. Thurs. 8:30 p.m., Fri. 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sat. 7, 9, 11 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 p.m. June 7-10. $20. 404-252-5233.

OPEN MIC COMPETITION Eddie’s Attic will hold “Comedy Combat night, at which comics of all skill levels compete for cash prizes or a chance to perform for pay. Hosted by Alyssa Barnett and Jessica Rose. 515-B North McDonough St. The fourth Tuesday of every month. $5. 404-386-0431.

SCANDAL Dad’s Garage presents the return of the improvised soap opera about a little revolving space station over L5P and its scandalous crew. 280 Elizabeth St., Suite C-101. Fridays through June 29. 10:30 p.m. $10. 404-523-2144.

WHOLE WORLD THEATRE Live improvisational comedy and the only improvisational comedy television show in the South. 1214 Spring St. Thurs. 8 p.m., Fri-Sat. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Thurs. $15 and Fri.-Sat. $19.50. 404-817-0880.

Music
UN BALLO IN MASCHERA Come to the Fox Theater for The Masked Ball, filled with mystery, murder and passion. Tickets available at 404-817-8700, or 404-881-8885. Half-price tickets available for students and senior citizens one hour prior to performance. 660 Peachtree St. June 7, 9, 10. Thurs. 8 p.m., Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $18-126.

Spoken Word
CLITERATI The all-women spoken word night features an open-mic and readings by hosts Erin O’Briant and Karen Garrabrant. Tower II, 735 Ralph McGill Blvd. Second Thurs. of the month. 8 p.m. 404-624-3946.

COSMOPOLITAN SOUL Come listen to poetry or participate in our open-mic session. The night also features live jazz by Rio Negro and the Liquid Soul Lounge with DJ FINESSE. The Crescent Room, 1136 Crescent Ave. Third Mon. of the month. 8 p.m. $5, ladies free before 10 p.m. 404-875-5252.

E.S.P. The Experimental Spoken Word Performance is hosted by Yohannes Sharriff, who provides an exploratory space for the local spoken-word movement. A-HOP, 840 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Every Wed. night. 404-752-6030.

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES Open-mic night for poetry at the Royal Peacock, 186 Auburn Ave. Every Wed. 404-668-5444.

INSPIRATIONAL TELLIN’ AYA Educational Institute presents the free event with African Diasporan storytelling, poetry and more. 1525 S. Gordon St. Every Sun. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 404-294-8603.

PENROSE Presents open-mic and live music. 712 Ponce Place. Every third Sat. 10 p.m. $5-$7. 404-892-7352.

PLANET SLAM Watch wordsmiths get wicked as poets battle in a two-round poetry slam. All poets welcome. Call in advance to register. Judges picked from the audience. Moore Epics Poetry Planet, 227 Mitchell St. Every other Tues. 877-952-8108.

POETRY AT CALLANWOLDE Come and enjoy Atlanta’s longest-running poetry series. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road. Second Wed. of each month. 8:15 p.m. $2-$3. 404-872-5338.

POETRY SLAM Hosted by Michael Poe, all interested poets are welcome and should remember the event is designed to be more than a simple reading. June 8, 7:30 p.m. Outwrite Bookstore, 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082.

POETRY NIGHT AT PATTI HUT CAFE Featuring African Wind and Spinxx & Angelique. 554 Piedmont Ave. Thursdays. 404-892-5133.

SLAM CITY! Second-round poetry qualifying competitions for Atlanta Slam Team 2001 to represent us at the 2001 National Poetry Slam in Seattle. Come listen or take part. Paradigm Artspace, 1123 Spring St. First and third Sat. 8:30 p.m. $5 donation. 404-696-5775.

Theater: openings
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS Enjoy five great shows, fun Create-A-Puppet Workshops and Museum tours, including a performance of the classic tale: “Puss in Boots, “Thumbelina, and “Beauty and the Beast. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. & noon; Sat. 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.; Sun. noon, 2 p.m. June 12-Aug. 19. $5-8. 404-873-3391.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Presented by the Shakespeare Tavern. Seating on a “first come, first served basis. British-pub-style menu for dinner. Preview June 7, $10. 499 Peachtree Street. June 8-July 1. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 6:30 p.m. $19.50-24.50. 404-874-5299.

THREE FEETE Three one-act plays by award-winning author Horton Foote. In the town of Harrison, Texas, teenagers face family problems, pressure from adults and friends. Recommended for children 12 and up. Firstage, 1655 Peachtree St. June 9-July 1. Thurs.-Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $5-12. 404-843-4968.

TINY NINJA MACBETH Sensurround Stagings present The Tiny Ninja Theater Company’s production of Macbeth June 11-13 at 7 Stages Backdoor Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. A Macbeth like you’ve never seen before, the performance features magnetized gumball-machine action figures that appear life-size to audience members, who will be provided with binoculars. Called “a plasticine pleasure by The Village Voice. $8. 8 p.m. 404-524-0302.

Theater: continuing
ART This comedy is the story of three friends and how their friendship changes when one buys a very expensive all-white painting. Starring Kenny Leon, Chris Kayser and Tom Key. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.; special dates & times, check box office for details. $16-$45. 404-733-4690.

BLOOD, SWEAT AND TOGAS Agatha’s--A Taste Of Mystery presents Nita Hardy’s satirical slap at the world of wrestling. Enjoy a five-course dinner with the show. 693 Peachtree Street. April 19-July 25. Tues.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $42-$50. 404-875-1610.

THE GENES OF BEAUTY QUEENS is a world premiere by Janece Shaffer as part of the New South for the New Century Play Festival. A comedy about three thirty-somethings as they over-eat and learn about each other all over again. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Euclid Ave. In rep. June 1-July 22. Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $16-$25. 404-584-7450.

HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES Farce of mishap and misunderstanding involves deception, love and complicated “affairs. Written by Alan Ayckbourn. Neighborhood Playhouse. 430 West Trinity Place. Decatur. Through June 24. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$16. 404-373-5311.

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Two-man tag team comedy written by Charles Ludlam is part satire/part drag show. Packed with quick changes and virtuoso performances. Actor’s Express, 887 West Marietta St. Through June 30. $10-$25. 404-875-1606.

ON THE VERGE A comedy about three Victorian women traveling through time featuring B-movies, rock ‘n’ roll, junk food and wit. The Beam Theatre, 750 Glenwood Ave. Grant Park. May 25-June 17. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $12-$15. 404-284-1151.

16 ROUTINES Murray Mednick’s comedy about a comic whose shtick got shtuck. Show runs Wed.-Sat. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. Through June 16. 8 p.m. $10-$15. 404-892-7876.

SPACE! IT’S A BLAST! Jon Ludwig’s galactic journey of scientific facts and pure fantasy presented by the Center for Puppetry Arts. 1404 Spring Street. Mon-Fri. 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.; Sat. 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m. Through June 9. $7-$8. 404-873-3391.

STELLA GOES TO HELL Brazen Act Theatre presents Ian L. Fuller’s epic garage musical that tells the story of Stella’s ride across the universe. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. June 1-23. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $12. 678-380-1484.

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN The adorable characters of Charles Schulz’s comic strip are brought to life in this musical adaptation. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave. Marietta. Through June 17. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 & 7 p.m. $20-$30. 770-422-8369.

Visual arts: openings
ALIYA GALLERY Selections from Stephen Garrison and Robert Sentz. Both artists share a connection to European traditions of painting and subject matter, but they put a decidedly modern spin on it. June 9. 6-9 p.m. 404-892-2835.

BEVERLY LIBBY GALLERY International Landscapes, by artist Vara Kamin, specializing in creating works of art that stimulate active imagination and invite the viewer to a place of inquiry. Opening reception June 8, 7-10 p.m. 75 Bennett St. M-2. June 8-July 17. 404-351-1174.

BRENAU UNIVERSITY PERMANENT COLLECTION Print Treasures. Opening reception Thursday, June 7 from 5-9 p.m. Gallery Hours Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lower Level Gallery of Sun Trust Plaza, 303 Peachtree St. Through June 14. 404-816-9777.

CENTER STREET ARTS Flowers From a Season of Joy, paintings by artist John Joseph Albert. 910 Center Street, Conyers. June 8-July 6. Mon.-Fri. 11-2:15 p.m.

COVET GALLERY Works by artists William Mize, Mel McCuddin, Gator, Squire Fox, Lisa Farris, James Way and Mike Vinette. Opening reception June 8, 7:30- 10 p.m. Or view the gallery June 9 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. 634 N. Highland Avenue. June 8-9.

FRICTION GALLERY Fruit of the Secret God, the dark erotic images of John Santerineross. Invitation required, phone for more information and location. Private appointments available for interested buyers. June 8. 8-11 p.m. 404-681-3111.

JACKSON FINE ART Sixty Years of Style, by Horst P. Horst. Exhibiting vintage and modern prints. Gallery hours Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 3115 East Shawdowlawn Ave., Atlanta. June 8-July 28. Opening reception June 8, 6-8 p.m. 404-233-3739.

THE LOWE GALLERY Artist Udo Noger and Spanish artist Riera I. Arago. 75 Bennett St., Space A-2. Tula Arts Center. Opening reception June 8, 6-9 p.m. 404-352-8114.

SPRUILL GALLERY Looks Good On Paper exhibit brings together some of the great names in Georgia drawing and painting from the past to the present. Regular gallery hours Wed.-Sat.11 a.m.-5 p.m. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road. June 7-Aug. 18. Opening reception, June 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 770-394-4019.

THOMAS DEANS & COMPANY, FINE ART Summer Pleasures: New Acquisitions, featuring art from three centuries. Usual gallery hours Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tula Art Center, Gallery K-2, 75 Bennett St. June 8-June 13. Opening reception June 8, 6:30- 9:30 p.m. 404-352-3778.

Visual arts: continuing
ABSTEIN GALLERY It’s a Pigment of the Imagination is the 29th annual summer exhibition. Tues.-Fri. 9-5 p.m.; Sat. 10-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 558 14th St. Through Sept. 30. $5-$50. 404-872-8020.

AFRICA AND BEYOND Exibition of masks, wood and bronze statues, furniture and paintings. 3210 Roswell Road. June 6-Nov 27. 404-422-8262.

ANTHONY ARDAVIN GALLERY Witness is Sebastian Spreng’s one-man show. 6-9 p.m. 309 East Paces Road. Through June 25. 404-233-9686.

ART FARM Decomposition and Reconstruction features 10 Atlanta artists. 835 Wylie St. June 2-12. 404-584-2078.

THE ART PLACE Presenting oils, mixed media and sculpture by Georgia artists Helen Deramus, Denise Falk and Marsha McGarity. 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. through June 14. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-509-2700.

ARTRAGES Poupee doll designer, Isabelle Segal’s works are on display. 2850 Paces Ferry Road, #470. Through June 15. 770-432-4888.

ATLANTA ARTISTS CENTER GALLERY Gateway to Summer is a juried show of works in a variety of media by members. Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 1-4 p.m. 2979 Grandview Ave., Buckhead. Through June 8. 770-951-9287.

ATLANTA COLLEGE OF ART GALLERY Animal, Vegetable, Video: Swamp Sanctuary, Sam Easterson’s camera-based explorations of the flora and fauna of Georgia swamps. 1280 Peachtree St. Tues.-Thurs. 11-5 p.m.; Fri. 11-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. May 31-July 1. 404-733-5050.

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER Furniture of the American South: 1680-1830, The Colonial Williamsburg Collection displays examples of the period and styles. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. Through Aug. 11 2002. 404-814-4000.

ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM The Arabs: An American Story, highlights the history and culture of the Arab American community in Atlanta. 285 Peachtree Center Ave. May 18-Aug. 24. 404-688-2467.

ATLANTA PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP GALLERY The Submission Show, a juried photography exhibit of several artists’ work. 660 9th St. Through June 8. Wed.-Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-877-1144.

BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA John Charles Gordon: Sky Fabric is an installation of the artist’s work, known for his site-specific sculptures exhibited throughout the U.S. West Lobby, 600 Peachtree Street. Through August 2. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.

BARBARA ARCHER GALLERY presents Robert Lindsay Walker, a premiere exhibition of the artist’s drawings. The Floataway Building, 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. Through June 30. 404-815-1545.

CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY In Casinos, Katherine Taylor focuses on the land of her youth, the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 980 Briarcliff Road. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 404-872-5338.

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS Masks: Outer Image, Inner Spirit, a special exhibition featuring ancient masks, art masks and sculpted prototypes from the Broadway production of The Lion King. 1404 Spring St. Through Jan. 5, 2002. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $4-$5. 404-873-3391.

CITY GALLERY CHASTAIN Sin, Born Again: An Installation by Priscilla Troy is sponsored by the City of Atlanta’s Bureau of Cultural Affairs and includes work using textile, video and sculpture. 135 W. Wieuca Road, inside Chastain Park. Through July 14. 404-257-1804.

THE DESIGN COMPANY Contemporary art and sculpture by Atlanta artists. 800 Miami Circle, Suite 210. 404-846-0235.

ECLECTIC ELECTRIC GALLERY Michael Caen: Illuminated Vessels is the artist’s second showing at the gallery. 1393 N. Highland Ave. Through July 8. 404-875-2840.

EMORY’S WOODRUFF LIBRARY Lewis Carroll and the Arts: Items from the Collection of Charles Candler Lovett, on display in the library’s Special Collections Department. 540 Asbury Circle, Emory. April 24- June 8. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-727-7620.

eyedrum In Hardware: The Penis Show the phallus is represented in artwork by Chris Verene, Jill Larson, Barb Doll and others. Through June 14. 253 Trinity Ave. 404-522-0655.

FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Savage Ancient Seas is a special exhibition of strange creatures of the sea from 70 million years ago: reptiles, prehistoric fish, mollusks and pterosaurs. The IMAX film, Ocean Oasis,’’ is shown in conjunction. 767 Clifton Road. Through Jan. 1 2002. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $10-$12. 404-929-6300.

FIRST THURSDAY Monthly downtown art gallery open house held at various venues throughout Atlanta. June 7. 6-9 p.m. 404-577-0330.

GALERIE TIMOTHY TEW Image and Thought, paintings, sculptures, pastels and drawings by Isabelle Melchior will be on display. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through June 22. 404-869-0511.

GALERIE VENDOME Watercolors by French artist Gerard Viret. 75 Bennett Street, Suite B1, Atlanta. Call for more information or an appointment. Through June 10. Tue.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-355-3554.

HARTSFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT The World of Paper is an exhibition on the global history of the art and industry of papermaking. T-Gates Display Cases, Main Terminal. Through Jan. 14, 2002. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 404-894-9592.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART FOLK ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY New Treasures, Old Favorites: American Self-Taught Art from the High is a presentation of 35 works from recent acquisitions along with popular favorites from the folk art collection. Through April 13 2002. Contrasts and Connections: Photographs from the High Museum of Art Collection, with works from more than 35 photographers including Ansel Adams. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 133 Peachtree St., Atlanta in the Georgia Pacific Center. Through May 5. 404-577-6940. Free.

KNOKE GALLERY Important Georgia Folk Artists is an exhibit of works by Howard Finster, Ned Carledge and Mattie Lou O’Kelley. Important American Artists is an exhibit of works by William Merritt Chase, Edward Potthast and J.G. Brown.5325 Roswell Road. Through July 10. Mon.-Fri. 10-6:30 p.m.; Sat. 10-5 p.m. 404-252-0485.

L. NICHOLE GALLERY Realty’s Paradigm features the multi-media textile creations of Francine Stowe. 1054 St. Charles Ave. Through July 11. 404-872-2558.

LANSDELL GALLERIES A special collection of people, places and faces by Elizabeth Moretz-Britt. 1482 Mecaslin St. Through June 10. Mon.-Fri. 9:30-6:30 p.m.; Sat. 10-5:30 p.m. 404-876-4466.

MARCIA WOOD GALLERY David Baerwalde, one man exhibition of the artist’s work. 1831 B Peachtree Road. Through June 30. Tues.-Fri. 11-6 p.m. 404-351-3930.

MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM The Collector’s Eye: Masterpieces of Egyptian Art from the Thalassic Collection, Ltd., featuring more than 175 relics of pharaonic civilization collected by Theatodore Halkedis. 571 South Kilgo St., Atlanta. April 22-Jan. 6. Mon-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Suggested $5 donation. 404-727-4282.

MODERN PRIMITIVE GALLERY Works by Laura Bowman and Oliver Smith exhibited. 1393 N. Highland Ave. Through July 2. 404-892-0556.

R. LAND STUDIO Come to a studio exhibition of new paintings, assemblages, vending machines, and various other mixed media including rare performances and short films by R. Land. Opening reception June 9, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. 27C Waddell St., Atlanta. June 9- July 13. Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sun. noon-6 p.m. 404-525-0905.

RAYMOND LAWRENCE GALLERY Patchworked Females, featuring the work of two Atlanta artists, Lisa Shinault and Mariana Depetris. Tula Arts Center, 75 Bennett St. Through June 23. 404-352-5058.

REI The Journey is a collection of photographs by Jason Sangster. 1800 NE Expressway. Through June 10. 404-633-6508.

REINIKE GALLERY Brendan O’Connell’s work will be on display in the exhibition Decompositions. 789 Miami Circle. June 3-23. Mon.-Sat. 10-5 p.m. 404-364-0490.

ROBERT C. WILLIAMS AMERICAN MUSEUM OF PAPERMAKING FOREST PRESENCE: Environmental Works, an installation of large suspended handmade paper sheets, wall hangings and three-dimensional floor pieces by Marjorie Alexander. 500 Tenth St. Through June 22. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-894-6663.

SANDLER HUDSON GALLERY Inheritance is an exhibition of Lisa Tuttle’s mixed-media work. 1831-A Peachtree Road. Through July 7. Tues.-Fri. 10-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-350-8480.

SUNTRUST PLAZA Print Treasures: Selections from the Brenau University Collection in the Lower Level Gallery. 303 Peachtree St., Atlanta. Through June 14. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 404-816-9777.

SWAN COACH HOUSE The Deconstruction of American Icons: New Drawings by King Thackston, a collection of pencil on paper works address the issues surrounding the construction of large monuments. 3130 Slaton Drive. Through June 16. 404-266-2636.

TRINITY GALLERY Works by Lynn Davison & Chad Awalt. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through June 30. 404-237-0370.

VINSON GALLERY Paintings is a group exhibition celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the gallery including works by Ruth Franklin, Gary Goodman, Laura Spong and Mike Williams. 119 E. Court Square. Through June 30. Tues.-Thurs. 11-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11-10 p.m. 404-370-1720.

WILLIAM BREMAN JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures, a multi-media exhibition featuring photographs, original illustrations, text, music, letters and more. The Selig Center, 1440 Spring St. Through November 4. 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.??

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