Arts Agenda June 20 2001

Comedy
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.

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

COMEDY RESPONSE UNIT The Red Chair Theatre presents the group 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 gay and lesbian performers, including Alyssa Barnett and Jeffrey Powell. 515-B North McDonough St. June 26. 8 p.m. $8. 404-377-4976.

INNOVOX From your personal closet of anxiety leapeth Let’s Try This! Comedy Improv. 699 Ponce de Leon Ave. June 22. 9 p.m. Free. 404-894-3481.

LAUGHING MATTERS The South’s longest running improv company performs new comedy shows. 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.

MOOREPICS CAFE Open-mic comedy list opens at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. $3 for comedians, $5 general admission. 227 Mitchell St., between Forsyth and Spring St. Every Sun. 404-880-0084.

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 forth Tuesday of every month. $5. 404-386-0431.

THE FUNNY FARM Featuring Jeremy Pierce with John Wesley Austin headlining. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road. June 22-23. 8:30 p.m. $10-$12.50. 404-467-4242.

THE PUNCHLINE Louis C.K.’s is collaborator for the Chris Rock Show and is known for an outlandish style. 290 Hilderbrand Drive. Wed.-Thurs. 8:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 p.m. June 20-24. $10-$14. 404-252-LAFF.

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

Dance
ARGENTINE TANGO Listen and dance to tango trio, Real Tango. Jorge Vernieri on piano, Miguel Arrabalbandoneon and Hector Pinedabass. Tango exhibition by Fabian Salas (The Tango Lesson) & Carolina Del Rivero at City Lights, 3539 Chamblee Tucker Rd. June 23. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $25. 404-524-9899

FULL RADIUS DANCE Dancing the Dream:10 & Counting, 10th anniversary celebration includes: “By Passion Driven, “Circle, “Looking Glass: The Agony of Lewis Carroll, and “Dream a Little Dream. 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. June 22-23. 8 p.m. $8-$12. 404-724-9663.

ORANGE & THE MOST UNLIKELY PEOPLE CONFESS TO THEIR DREAMS A repertory of new multi-media works from two visiting companies, Juha and Rajni Shah Theatre Group. 1123 Zonolite Road. June 22-July 1. Thurs.-Sat. 8 & 10 p.m., Sun. 7 & 9 p.m. $10/two-show package $15. 404-892-7876.

Music
AKBAR ERIC MANOLSON Concert based on his CD, The Healing Piano: the Aramaic Prayer. Clifton Presbyterian Church, 369 Connecticut Ave. June 24. 4 p.m. Free. 404-299-7023.

ATLANTA GAY MEN’S CHORUS & FEMINIST WOMEN’S CHORUS Harmonic Convergence is the 2001 Pride concert celebrating the 20-year anniversary of both choruses. Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. June 23. 8 p.m. $15-$35. 404-320-1030.

MARTIN LUTHER KING SR. CHOIR The 27th annual concert entitled “We Came to Glorify the Lord is honoring Mrs. Alberta Christine Williams King. Horizon Sanctuary, 400 Auburn Ave. June 24. 5 p.m. 404-688-7263.

MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR This performance is the group’s first in Atlanta in more than 15 years. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. June 21. 8 p.m. $35-$52.50. 404-817-8700.

Spoken Word
CALLANWOLDE COFFEEHOUSE Showcasing local musical talent as well as emerging poets. Musical performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; open poetry readings begin at 8:15 p.m. First ten poets to call and sign up may read. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road. June 13, July 11 & Aug. 8. $3. 404-872-5338.

COSMOPOLITAN SOUL Features open-mic and live jazz. The Crescent Room, 1136 Crescent Ave. Every third Mon. 8 p.m. $5. 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 Boulevard. Every Wed. night. 404-752-6030.

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OPEN MIC The spoken word and jazz experience takes place at The Royal Peacock, 186 Auburn Ave. Every Wed. 9 p.m. 404-668-5444.

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 NIGHT A 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
ACTION MOVIE II:EPISODE ONE Sequel to the Action Movie: The Play, this comedy is set 20 years before the first play. Dad’s Garage Theater, 280 Elizabeth St. June 22-July 28. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 404-523-2144.

THE BOYS IN THE BAND The comic gay classic by Mart Crowley is produced by Histrionics, a new Atlanta theatre company. The Art Farm, 835 Wylie St. in Cabbagetown. June 22-Aug. 30. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $15-$20. 404-584-2078.

DIVERSE LIVES The LGBT Theatre Project presents its premier performance of four short plays. Piedmont Park Visitor’s Center, inside 12th St. Piedmont Park gate. June 23. 3 p.m. Free. 404-371-0212.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF starring Theodore Bikel as Tevye. Part of the Theater of the Stars series. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. Call for individual and subscription rates. June 26-July 1. Tues.-Sun. 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 404-252-8960.

MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S STEAM The Dames Aflame present a show featuring dancing girls and stars of the local Atlanta music scene in a burlesque theater show. Jim Stacy will emcee the event. The Star Community Bar, 437 Moreland Ave. June 23. 10:30 p.m. $8. 404-681-9018.

Theater: continuing
AMADEUS Peter Shaffer’s award-winning play about the struggle between Mozart and Antonio Salieri concerning their musical talents presented by Georgia Shakespeare Festival. Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road. Oglethorpe University campus. In repertory June 15-Aug. 12. 8 p.m. $20-$27. 404-264-0020.

HAMBONE A Southeastern premiere by Javon Johnson is part of the New South for the New Century Play Festival. In repertory with The Genes of Beauty Queens. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. Through July 20. 8 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.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING The Bard’s tale featuring Maurice Ralston and Laura Cole. Seating on a “first come, first served basis. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree. Through July 1. Thurs-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 6:30 p.m. $19.50-24.50. 404-874-5299.

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.

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

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Two-man tag team comedy written by Charles Ludlam is part satire/part drag show. Packed with quick changes, high drama and low comedy. Actor’s Express, 887 West Marietta St. Through Aug. 25. $10-$25. 404-607-7469.

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. First Stage Theater, 1655 Peachtree St. Through July 1. Thurs.-Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $5-12. 404-843-4968.

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 24. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 & 7 p.m. $20-$30. 770-422-8369.

Visual arts: openings
ATLANTA PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP Juried by Bill Lowe, the show includes works by Corinne Adams, Anneli Mattila, Edgar Solis and others. Opening reception June 22 from 7:30-10 p.m. 660 9th Street. Through July 27. Wed.-Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-527-4580.

GALLERY 100 The Angel Project is an exhibition of Larry Jens Anderson’s planning drawings and sculpture studies to repair a wounded angel. 1280 Peachtree St. Tues.-Thurs. 11-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. June 26-July 20. $15-$35. 404-733-5001.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART Michelangelo: Drawings and Other Treasures from the Casa Buonarroti, Florence, encompasses 47 objects from the artist’s familial home in Italy and includes 24 drawings, nine of which have never before been exhibited in the US. Art of the Architect A presentation by modern and contemporary architects including Massimo Scolari, Arduino Cantafora, Franco Purini, Franz Prati and Aldo Rossi. Paintings from the Age of Michelangelo from the Kress Collection Eight paintings from the High’s permanent collection will be on display to highlight the diversity of Michelangelo’s predecessors and contemporaries. 1280 Peachtree St. June 23-Sept. 2. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $2-$8. 404-733-HIGH.

LANSDELL GALLERIES New & Different, a collection of paintings by Calvin Jones, Ed Heizmann, Daniel Tobias, Jerry Franklin, Keith Abney and Jennifer Jones. 1482 Mecaslin St. Opening reception June 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9:30-6:30 p.m.; Sat. 10-5:30 p.m. 404-876-4466.

SUNTRUST PLAZA GALLERY Atlanta Artists: Gallery Selections is a showcase of local area artists from area galleries including Anthony Ardavin Gallry, Fay Gold Gallery and Marcia Wood Gallery, among others. 303 Peachtree St. June 22-Sept. 27. Mon.-Fri. 10-6 p.m.; Sat. 10-4 p.m. $10-$14. 404-816-9777.

SWAN COACH HOUSE Portraits: New Works by D.E. Johnson is a collection of the artists work. He was recently awarded the Forward Foundation’s 2001 Emerging Artist Encouragement Award. Opening reception June 21, 6-8 p.m. 3130 Slaton Drive. June 21-Aug. 4. 404-266-2636.

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.

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.

ARTISTS’ ATELIER Summer Shades, featuring works by Penny Saunders and Dee Venzer from the American Southwest to the Orient. Through July 20. 800 Miami Circle. Mon.-Fri. 10-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-231-5999.

ARTRAGES Colorful, mixed-media clocks designed by Andrea and Eric Paige will be on display. 2850 Paces Ferry Road. Through July 30. 770-432-4330.

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.

THE ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Out of Order: Mapping Social Space is a presentation of the work of eight artists explore the schema we use to grasp an unpredictable, increasingly vast universe. 535 Means St. Through Aug. 31. Tues.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. $1-$3. 404-688-1970.

ATLANTA GALLERY EAST Lipstick, a mixed media group exhibition of local and national artists is about issues of identity pertaining to femininity. Exhibit includes sculpture, painting, photography, drawing and video. City Hall East, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. Through July 20. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 1-5 p.m. 404-817-7956.

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. Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. May 18-Aug. 24. 404-688-2467.

BARBARA ARCHER GALLERY presents Robert Lindsay Walker, a premiere exhibition of the artist’s drawings. The Floataway Building, 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. Wed.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. Through June 30. 404-815-1545.

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. 75 Bennett St. M-2. Tues.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. Through July 17. 404-351-1174.

CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER Domain, an exhibit of mixed-media paintings by Terri Covington Dilling. 980 Briarcliff Road. Through July 20. Mon.-Fri. 10-8 p.m.; Sat. 10-3 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 ART WORKS Sticks, contemporary art furniture and object art from the vivid imaginations of the artists. Wood, wire, and found objects create unique works of art. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. 2140 Peachtree Road. Through August 31. 404-605-0786.

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.

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.

EYEDRUM GALLERY In Hardware: The Penis Show, the phallus is represented in artwork by Chris Verene, Jill Larson, Barb Doll and others. 253 Trinity Ave. Through June 30. 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.

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

GALLERY ELEVEN50 In ROY G BIV:A Spectrum of Photography photographers, Stephanie Shope, Sarah Rosenberg, Suellen Parker, Carrie Elzey, Allie Royce Soble, Holly Painter and Candice Bennett focus on one color of the spectrum each. 1150 Peachtree St. June 16-30. 404-589-4580.

GENEMA GALLERY PARADOX is a multi-media exhibit. 81 Peachtree Walk. Through Aug. 26. Sun. 9 a.m.-noon. 404-605-0505.

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. Carrie Mae Weems: The Hampton Project is a reinterpretation of Benjamin Johnston’s photograph’s of the Hampton Institute. 133 Peachtree St. in the Georgia-Pacific Center. Through Sept. 8. Mon.-Sat. 10 am.-5 p.m. Free. 404-577-6940.

JACKSON FINE ART Sixty Years of Style, by Horst P. Horst. Exhibiting vintage and modern prints of fashion photography. 3115 East Shawdowlawn Ave. Through July 28. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3739.

KNOKE GALLERY Important Georgia Folk Artists is an exhibit of works by Howard Finster, Ned Carledge and Mattie Lou O’Kelley. 5325 Roswell Road. 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 Reality’s Paradigm features the multi-media textile creations of Francine Stowe. 1054 St. Charles Ave. Through July 11. 404-872-2558.

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. Through 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. Sun.-Wed. noon-6 p.m.; closed Mon.; Thurs.-Sat. noon- 9 p.m.Through July 2. 404-892-0556.

R. LAND STUDIO A studio exhibition of new paintings, assemblages, vending machines, and various other mixed media including rare performances and short films by R. Land. 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.

REINIKE GALLERY Decompositions by artist Brendan O’Connell. 789 Miami Circle, Atlanta. Through June 23. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 404-364-0490.

ROBERT C. WILLIAMS AMERICAN MUSEUM OF PAPERMAKING FOREST PRESENCE: Environmental Works, a 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.

SPRUILL CENTER GALLERY Looks Good On Paper exhibit brings together some of the great names in Georgia’s drawings and paintings from the past to present. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road. Through Aug. 18. Wed.-Sat.11 a.m.- 5 p.m. 770-394-4019.

STUDIO C Handmade wood furniture and wood objects by June Gartrell, metalworks by Lauren Platt and paintings and fine craft pieces by Lori Walters are all on display. 3300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Through Aug. 29. Regular hours or by appt. 404-786-0244.

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION Photography by McGinnis Leathers and Edgar Solis. Leathers documents travels to Ecuador, Kenya, Nepal, India and national parks. Solis exhibits black & white images, sepia toned prints and emulsion transfers. 1911 Cliff Valley Way, Atlanta. Through July 10. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-noon. 404-634-5134.

VINSON GALLERY Paintings is a group exhibition celebrating the second 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.??