Arts Agenda July 18 2001

Comedy
CAPTURED! Once a week, the Overlord “Gary releases his captured improviser from their frozen time chamber so they can try and save the world. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. July 13-Sept. 28. 10:30 p.m. $10. 404-523-3141.

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.

DISHMAN The self-proclaimed “most dishturbed comic dishcussionsist, the Dishman presents his one-man show most weekdays outdoors at the William Dobbs Plaza near the corner of Auburn Ave. and Fort St. July 4 to Oct 30. 8 p.m. Free. 404-522-5208.

funny farm This week Bob Featherer. July 20 to 21. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road. 404-467-HAHA.

LAUGHING MATTERs The South’s longest running improv company performs new comedy shows every first Sat. Manuel’s Tavern, 602 N. Highland Ave. July 4 to Nov 27. 8 p.m. $10. 404-874-4050.

THE LUCKY YATES TALK SHOW Dad’s Garage presents Lucky Yates’ talk show, featuring local celebrity guests. 280 Elizabeth St., Suite C-101. Fri. Midnight. Free-$5. 404-523-2144.

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. Every fourth Tues. $5. 404-386-0431.

THE PUNCHLINE Craig Shoemaker brings his sex-crazed persona The Lovemaster to entertain men and women. Fri. 8 and 10:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 and 11 p.m.; Sun. 8 p.m. 280 Hilderbrand Drive. July 20-22. $22. 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

Music
ATLANTA SUMMER ORGAN FESTIVAL Second concert in the seventh season will feature Bruce Neswick performing works by Bach, Distler, Hancock Vierne and an improvisation by Neswick. Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road. July 18. 7:30 p.m. 404-365-1050.

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. July 11 and 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.

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 POD The Decatur Poetry Pod meets every second and forth Thursday, Joe Coffee on East Lake Road. Call Dwight for more information. June 13 to Nov 27. 7-9 p.m. 404-377-2405.

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
CASPER An American premiere, this family-oriented musical is a tale of the friendly ghost popularized in cartoon. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Road. July 24-29. Tues.-Sun. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. 404-252-8960.

SUNDAY MORNING 2 MEN COOKING A staged reading of Margaret Baldwin’s play about battling family traditions in a Deep South kitchen. Part of the New South Playworks of the New South for the New Century Play Festival. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. July 23. 7:30 p.m. $5. 404-584-7450.

Theater: continuing
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. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 404-523-2144.

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

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. Through July 25. Tues.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $42-$50. 404-875-1610.

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., Cabbagetown. June 22-Aug. 30. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $15-$20. 404-584-2078.

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS Performances 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.

FANTASTICKS Newnan Community Theatre Company presents America’s ongest-running musical about comically star-crossed lovers. July 27-28. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. 770-683-NCTC.

THE GARDEN OF RIKKI TIKKI TAVI Theatre in the Square’s production loosely based on the story by Rudyard Kipling. The Alley Stage, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. Through July 28. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.; Sat. 2:30 p.m. $5 children/$7 adults. 770-422-8369.

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.

GODSPELL An energetic and innovative musical version of the Gospel according to St. Matthew. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. Through Aug. 12. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $15-$21. 770-469-1105.

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. In repertory through July 20. 8 p.m. $16-$25. 404-584-7450.

NOISES OFF Michael Frayn’s farce giving a behind-the-scenes look at a London production and the foibles of its characters. Presented by Belladonna Repertory Company. 14th Street Playhouse, 733 14th St. Through July 22. Tues.-Sun., call for times. $18. 404-993-7131.

OUR HOUSE CABARET House Red Theater Company presents an evening of singing and dancing numbers from popular Broadway hits, and original music. Experience a night in an old style jazz club at Baci Italian Cuisine, 174 N. Glynn St., Fayetteville. Through August. Seating at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. $30. 770-460-7778.

PREACHER FROM THE BLACK LAGOON The Metropolitan Theater Alliance presents a play containing a man, a woman, a small child, and a trapeze. 7 Stages Theater, 1105 Euclid. Through Aug. 5. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $20. 404-523-7647.

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN Audience members become the congregation in a rural Baptist church for a concert of bluegrass tunes. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. Through Aug. 12. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Wed. and Sun. 2:30 p.m. 770-422-8369.

TAN SHOES AND PINK SHOELACES Tom Edwards’ Musical Memory Revue will include such favorites as Up on the Roof, Tammy and Mr. Sandman. Neighborhood Playhouse, 430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur. Through Aug. 19. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$18. 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, high drama and low comedy. Actor’s Express, 887 West Marietta St. Through Aug. 25. $10-$25. 404-607-7469.

THE PEOPLE VS. MONA Theatrical Outfit’s comic murder mystery revolves around Mona Mae Katt and who killed her husband C.C. Katt. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, 80 Forsyth St. Through July 29. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $12-$50. 404-651-4727.

WESTSIDE STORY Georgia Perimeter College’s Theatre Arts Guild present this popular musical about conflicting gangs. Cole Auditorium, Clarkston campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive. Through July 22. 3 p.m. $8-$10. 404-299-4270.

THE WINTER’S TALE Journey to Bohemia as Georgia Shakespeare Festival presents one of Shakespeare’s most fantastical plays in a roller coaster ride of spiraling plot twists. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University campus, 4484 Peachtree Road. In repertory through Aug. 10. 8 p.m. $20-$27. 404-264-0020.

Visual arts: openings
APACHE CAFÉ Art Mondays series features works by Lyra Williams, Eastward Eden. Opening reception July 23, 7:30 p.m. Artist talk at 8:30 p.m. 64 3rd St. 404-876-5436.

ARTISTS’ STUDIOS AND GALLERY Artists’ Atelier of Atlanta features works by members Jane Bundy and Cathy Taibbi in A World of Animals. 800 Miami Circle, Suite 200. July 23-Sept. 6. Mon.-Fri. 10-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-231-5999.

BARBARA ARCHER GALLERY Define Drawing is a collection of drawings from self-taught artists past and present including Nellie Mae Rowe, Thornton Dial and J. B. Murry. Opening reception, July 13, 7-9 p.m. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. July 14-Aug. 31. Wed.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-815-1545.

BENDER FINE ART Anna Carll’s Music for the Eyes will be in conjunction with the White Linen event on July 20, 6:30-9 p.m. Sobu Flats, 374 E. Paces Ferry Road. July 20. 404-842-1913.

CENTER STREET ARTS Conyers/Rockdale Council for the Arts hosts an exhibit of paintings by Henry (Jack) Stuhrman entitled The Light of Life. 910 Center St., Olde Town Conyers. Through Aug. 11. Mon.-Fri. 11-2:15 p.m. 770-922-3143.

CLAY MOUNDS ART COMPANY A celebrity art auction featuring Hans-Godo Frabel, Albert Fennell and Olympic gold medallist Gail Devers. Atlanta City Hall East, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. July 21. 5:30 p.m. 404-627-9132.

GALERIE TIMOTHY TEW Invisible Reality is a collection of works by Roman Palau and Leslie Bell. White Linen event on July 20, 6:30-9 p.m. The artists will be present. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. July 20-Aug. 22. 404-869-0511.

MOMUS Works by artist Maura Vazakas, manipulating abstract elements to tell her own winding stories. Partly cartoon, partly nostalgia, her paintings reflect the past based on experience and attitudes. 75 Bennett St., Suite D-2. Through Aug. 8. 404-355-4180.

SANDLER HUDSON GALLERY Paula Eubanks exhibition, Auto Repeats, examines automotive form and their implications. 1851-A Peachtree Road. Through Sept. 8. Tues.-Fri. 10-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-350-8480.

TRINITY GALLERY Works by Jason Rohlf, Bryce Hammond, Quim Bove, William Maze and Robert Marx will be on display. White Linen event on July 20, 7-9 p.m. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through Aug. 30. Free. 404-237-0370.

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.

AFA GALLERY Exhibit includes impressionistic oil paintings of tropical birds, flowers and limited edition photography. Chamblee Antiques and Collectibles, 3509 Broad St., Chamblee. July 18 to Sep 8. Mon.-Sat. 10:30-5:30 p.m. 770-458-8336.

AFRICA IN ATLANTA Exhibition of masks, wood and bronze statues, furniture, and paintings. 3210 Roswell Road. 404-442-8262.

ARTISTS’ ATELIER Summer Shades, featuring works by Penny Saunders and Dee Venzer from the American southwest to the Orient. 800 Miami Circle. Through July 20. 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 Sue Wrbican and Mary Carothers bring their eclectic work, in-situ, which will include sculpture video, audio and photographs. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Through Aug. 9. Tues.-Thurs. 11-5 p.m.; Fri. 11-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. 404-733-5050.

ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Out of Order: Mapping Social Space is a presentation of the work of Mary Ellen Carroll, Andreas Gursky, Peter Halley, Guillermo Kuitka, Mark Lombardi, Inigo Manglano-Ovalle, Kathy Prendergast and Barry Berkus. 535 Means St. Through Aug. 31. Tues.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. $1-$3. 404-688-1970.

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER Furniture of the American South: 1680-1830, The Colonial Williamsburg Collection displays examples of the period and styles. Through Aug. 11 2002. Keepin’ Cool is an exhibition series that details the different ways the South has strugled with the problem of keeping cool in the heat. Appliances, architectural drawings and fashion will be on display. 130 West Paces Ferry Road. Through Sept. 5. 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. Through Aug. 24. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-688-2467.

ATLANTA PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP Juried by Bill Lowe. 660 9th Street. Through July 27. Wed.-Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-527-4580.

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. Through Aug. 2. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-816-9777

BEVERLY LIBBY GALLERY Cymatics: pattern evoked by sound are Eric Macks mixed-media paintings on canvas. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St., suite D-2. Through Aug. 3. Tues.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 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 Aug. 31. 404-605-0786.

city 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.

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES Advancing Tradition showcases the more than 40 new additions to the collections including works by Diane Edison, Sue Ross and Bongi Bengu. Second floor of the Trevor Arnett Building, Clark Atlanta campus. Through Sept. 30. Tues.-Fri. 11-4 p.m. 404-880-6102.

FAY GOLD GALLERY A solo exhibition by self-taught artist Ab “the Flagman Ivens who is best known for his sculptural objects such as flags, street scenes and guitars. A solo exhibition of North Carolina artist Robert Tynes’ brightly colored paintings which use abstract brush marks and trompe l’oeil illusion. 764 Miami Circle. Through July 21. Tues.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3843.

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.

GALLERY 100 The Angel Project is an exhibition by Larry Jens Andersons containing the planning drawings and sculpture studies to repair a wounded angel. Woodruff Arts Center. 1280 Peachtree St. Tues.-Thurs. 11-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Through July 20. $15-$35. 404-733-5001.

GALLERY ELEVEN50 American Eyes includes works by Nancy Floyd, Lisa Hart, Jason Lahr and others. 1150 Peachtree St. Through Aug. 11. Complimentary admission until 10 p.m. 404-874-0428.

GALLERY SKLO Intermittent Perceptions features Christian Culver’s series “metropolitan Landscapes in vibrant pastels and mixed-media. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St., Suite E-2. Through Aug. 31. 404-350-9763.

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

HAMMONDS HOUSE GALLERIES Danny Simmons’ recent paintings will be on display in the exhibition of Quest. 503 Peeples St. Through Sept. 9. Tues.-Fri. 10-6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. $1-$2 suggested donation. 404-752-8730.

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 Michelangelo: Drawings and other treasures from the Casa Buonarroti, Florence, 47 works from the artist’s home in Florence including sketches for the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, personal sketches and writings. Art of the Architect, A presentation by modern and contemporary architects including Massimo Scolari, Arduino Cantafora, Franco Purini, Franz Prati and Aldo Rossi. Through Sept. 2. Bentwood Furniture: Gift of Sara and Paul Steinfeld is an exhibit of 12 Austrian furniture pieces in the decorative arts collection. 1280 Peachtree Road. Through Dec. 2. Tues.-Sat. 10-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $4-$8. 404-733-HIGH.

HIGH MUSEUM OF FOLK ART & PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY Carrie Mae Weems: The Hampton Project is a reinterpretation of Benjamin Johnston’s photograph’s of the Hampton Institute. 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. 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 fashion photography. 3115 E. Shawdowlawn Ave. Through July 28. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3739.

KIANG GALLERY Lines is an invitational group of artists who use line as a formal element in their work including works by Eve Ascheim, Ann Ledy, Jyung Mee Park, Jim Sanborn and others. 1923 Peachtree Road. Through Sept. 8. Tues.-Fri. 10:30-5:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-351-5477.

MACON & COMPANY FINE ART An exhibition of new works by Beverly Crawford, Christopher Dean, Joseph Guya, Aldo Landwehr, Steven Stinchcomb and William Woolfolk. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 109. Through July 28. 404-603-9122.

MARCIA WOOD GALLERY An exhibition of painter David Collins’ work uses the bright colors of Pop Art and the media. 1831 B Peachtree Road. Through Aug. 18. 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.

PARADIGM ARTSPACE Sources: Art and the Universal features paintings, sculpture and mixed-media work by Karen Rich Beall, Richard Beckman, Amanda McGee and others. 1123 Spring St. July 14-Aug. 3. 404-815-8911.

RAYMOND LAWRENCE GALLERY La Bonne Vie is an exhibit showcasing the Art Deco-inspired paintings of Atlanta artist Jeff Williams. The photography of Ted Haddock and Jill Corson will also be on display. 75 Bennett St., Suite M-1. Through July 28. Tues.-Fri. 11-5 p.m.; Sat noon-5 p.m. $20. 404-352-5058.

ROBERT C. WILLIAMS AMERICAN MUSEUM OF PAPERMAKING Paper Waves showcases recent embossings on archival, artist-made paper by Marjorie Tomchuk. 500 10th St. Through Sept. 7. 404-894-6663.

SANDLER HUDSON GALLERY Repetition is an exhibition featuring over 20 artists’ work including Bill Bailey, Teri Dilling, Donna Mintz and Scott Ingram. 1831-A Peachtree Road. Through Sept. 8. 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 by appt. 404-786-0244.

SUNTRUST PLAZA GALLERY Atlanta Artists: Gallery Selections is a showcase of 28 local area artists from area galleries. 303 Peachtree St. Through Sept. 27. Mon.-Fri. 10-6 p.m.; Sat. 10-4 p.m. 404-816-9777.

SWAN COACH HOUSE Portraits: New Works by D.E. Johnson is a collection of the artists work. She was recently awarded the Forward Foundation’s 2001 Emerging Artist Encouragement Award. 3130 Slaton Drive. Through Aug. 4. 404-266-2636.

TRINITY GALLERY Abstract Expressionism features five artists’ works: Jason Rohlf, Bryce Hammond, Quim Bove, William Mize and Robert Marx. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through Aug. 30. Tues.-Fri. 10-6 p.m.; Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-237-0370.

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. Mon.-Thurs. 10-5 p.m., Fri. 10-3 p.m. $3-$5. 404-873-1661.

YOUNG BLOOD GALLERY Paintings and drawings by young Atlanta artists Scott Murphy and Chris Burch. 629 Glenwood Ave. Through Aug. 12. 404-627-0393.??