Arts Agenda August 01 2001

Comedy
CAPTURED! Once a week, improv 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.

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 COMEDY CLUB Dan Ellison headlines. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Aug. 3-4. 8:30 p.m. $10-$12.50. 404-467-4242.

LAUGHING MATTER 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.

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 Ex-football player turned bad boy comedian Basile takes center stage. 290 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs. Wed.-Thurs. 8:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 p.m. Aug. 1-5. $10-$14. 404-252-LAFF.

Dance
KISS Ondine company’s world premiere features a number of collaborations from a variety of dancers and actors. Featuring live music and specially-designed light installation. The Performance Space, 1630 DeKalb Ave. Aug. 2-5. 8 p.m.; 6 p.m. on Sun. $12-$15. 404-378-5777.

Music
DEKALB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performing the Warsaw Concerto, Exodus Tone Poem, Mozart’s Piano Concerto #21 as well as Tchaikovsky, Menken/Troob and Custer. Marvin Cole Auditorium, Georgia Perimeter Clarkston campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive. Aug. 3. 8 p.m. $18. 404-299-4341.

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 10 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 Blvd. Every Wed. night. 404-752-6030.

EXPRESSIONS JAZZ CAFE Poetry and open-mic along with jazz every Thurs. Wesley Chapel Road adjacent to 3 Dollar Cafe. Aug 1 to Dec 25. 7 p.m. 404-289-8897.

LOCAL ARTIST SHOWCASE Dillard Enterprises provides a showcase for local artists to perform and network. Contact Robin for dates and locations. 404-579-3701.

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 fourth Thurs., Joe Coffee on East Lake Road. Call Dwight for more information. Through Nov 27. 7-9 p.m. 404-377-2405.

Theater: openings
CRIMES OF THE HEART Beth Henley’s award-winning Southern comedy and drama about three sisters coming to grips with their lives. Village Playhouses of Roswell, 633 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Aug. 4-Sept. 15. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. $10-$16. 770-998-3526.

LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS Neil Simon’s comedy about Barney Cashman, who is facing his mid-life crisis. Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road. Aug. 3-Sept. 15. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Aug. 26 5 p.m. 770-594-1020.

MANDRAGOLA Georgia Shakespeare Assoc. artist Carolyn Cook directs Niccolo Machiavelli’s classic comedy in the second annual playreading series. Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree St., Oglethorpe University campus. Aug. 4. 2 p.m. Free. 404-264-0020.

THE MODUS OPERANDI OF MALE INTIMACY The play concerns a gay couple who brings a performance artist into their home. Meet the playwright, Aaron Brown, Aug. 5. Red Chair Theatre, 662 11th St. Aug. 2-19. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. ; Sun. 3 p.m. $16. 866-468-7630.

THREEPEAT Shakespeare’s Tavern presents a comedy repertory of their past season’s work. Much Ado About Nothing, The Taming of Shrew and The Tempest will play in repertory. 499 Peachtree St. Aug. 3-26. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 6:30 p.m. $15 on Sat.; $10 on Fri. and Sun. 404-874-5299.

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. Through Aug. 11. 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.

ART STATION Summer Children’s Theatre Series is appropriate for ages 5-13. Shows include “How the Skunk got His Stink, “The Magic Book, “Music, Music, Music!, “Cinderella, and “Jonah & Other Stories from the Good Book. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. Through Aug. 9. Thurs. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $4 children/$6 adults. 770-469-1105.

AT HOME WITH THE NIXONS’ Brazen Act Theatre Company presents this original play by Ian L. Fuller. It will later play at New York’s Fringe Festival. Dad’s Garage Top Shelf Space, 280 Elizabeth St. Through Aug. 12. Fri.-Sat. midnight; Sun. 8 p.m. $10. 678-380-1484.

BABY The musical has been updated and revised and tells of three couples and how impending parenthood impacts their lives. Stage Door Players, North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. Through Aug. 19. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10-$18. 770-396-1726.

BEFORE MY OWN EYES The Southeastern premiere of Joel Drake’s tender and comedic story of a boy’s journey into gay adulthood. Neighborhood Playhouse, Discovery Place, 430 Trinity St., Decatur. Through Aug. 11. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $12-$15. 404-373-5311.

THE BOYS IN THE BAND The comic gay classic by Mart Crowley is produced by Histrionics, a new Atlanta theater 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.

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. 1404 Spring St. 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.

CRIMES OF THE HEART The Cobb Players present Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about three sisters coming to grip with their lives. Cobb Community Playhouse, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Through Aug. 4. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $8-$12. 770-565-3995.

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.

THE GOOD DOCTOR Neil Simon’s comedy of vignettes based on stories by Anton Chekhov. Actors Theatre of Atlanta, The Lovett School, 4075 Paces Ferry Road. Through Aug. 19. 8 p.m.; Sun, Aug. 18 2:30 p.m. 404-556-2828.

HOUSE AT POOH CORNER Story by Bettye Knapp featuring the familiar cast of characters: Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore and Pooh. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road. Through Sept. 9. Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; Through Aug. 11 Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. $7. 770-594-1020.

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 W. Marietta St. Through Aug. 25; Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. $10-$25. 404-607-7469.

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.

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE Gladys Knight stars in this Tony award-winning musical. Fox Theater, 660 Peachtree St. Through Aug. 5. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 and 8 p.m. 404-817-8700.

TAN SHOES AND PINK SHOELACES Tom Edwards’ musical memory revue includes 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.

TELL’S TALE: THE ARCHER AND THE APPLE The Village Playhouse of Roswell presents the zany story of William Tell and why he had to shoot the apple off his son’s head. 633 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Through Aug. 4. Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. $6-8. 770-998-3526.

TWO ROOMS Lee Blessing’s drama concerning a hostage and his wife. Actors Theatre of Atlanta, 4075 Paces Ferry Road. Through Aug. 18. 8 p.m.; Aug. 11 2:30 p.m. 404-556-2828.

2001 - A SPACE ODDITY Agatha’s - A Taste of Mystery Dinner Theater presents this audience participatory comic murder mystery. Peachtree and 3rd, across from the Fox Theatre. Through Nov. 7. Tues.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $40-50. 404-875-4321.

A WINTER’S TALE Georgia Shakespeare Festival present Shakespeare’s 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 CAFE Art Mondays series features works by Heather Black, Feed or Starve. Opening reception Aug. 6, 7:30p.m. 64 3rd St. Aug. 6. 404-876-5436.

CITY GALLERY CHASTAIN The Hourglass Project: Baggage features local artists as well as from South Africa. including Kojo Griffin, Diane Solomon Kempler and Wayne Kline. Opening reception, Aug. 3 6-8 p.m. 135 Wieuca Road, inside Chastain Park. Through Sept. 8. 404-257-1804.

GALLERY SUNFLOWER A showing of paintings by Richard Waggoner and sign art by Dirk Hays. 3389 Main St., College Park. Aug. 2. 6-9 p.m. 404-209-9433.

GALLERY V Impressions in Light, oil paintings by Lucy McDowell and Linda Martin’s wheel-thrown stoneware on display. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. Aug. 1-31. Mon.-Sat. 10-4:30 p.m.; Sun. 1-4:30 p.m. 770-992-4144.

RADIAL CAFE Joseph Maehem’s Medley of Suits. Opening reception, Aug. 3, 7-10 p.m. 1530 DeKalb Ave. Through Aug. 31. Mon.-Fri. 8-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9-4 p.m. 404-659-6594.

RAYMOND LAWRENCE GALLERY Wisdom Connected with Children Freezing to Death, installation created by Georgia State professor Craig Dongoski and former student Jedediah Caesar. Opening reception, Aug. 3, 7-10 p.m. 75 Bennett St., Suite M-1. Aug. 3-Sept. 1. Tues.-Fri. 11-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-352-5058.

SHEDSPACE Keeping the Arts in Your Own Backyard is an exhibit of four local artists housed in sheds in Atlanta residents’ backyards every Sat. in Aug. Barbara Schreiber’s work will be on display on Aug. 4. Ormewood Park, 1113 Eden Ave. Aug. 4-25. 6-8 p.m. 404-288-8572.

SHERATON BUCKHEAD National Institute of American Doll Artists’ Exhibition 2001 features contemporary doll designs. 3405 Lenox Road. Aug. 2. 8-10:30 p.m. 970-824-8407.

Visual arts: continuing
ABERNATHY ARTS CENTER The Hourglass Project: A Woman’s Vision, an exhibit of 15 women from three continents. 254 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs. Through Aug. 16. 404-303-6172.

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. 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. Through Sept. 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. Ongoing. 404-442-8262.

ALIYA GALLERY 3rd annual Summer Landscape Exhibition featuring the works of James Randall Chumbley, Gerard Erley, Scott Hill and R. John Ichter. 1402 N. Highland Ave. Through Aug. 15. 404-892-2835.

ART STATION ARTS CENTER Zooillogicals, by Chica Brunsvold, and Two Folk Art Exhibitions, by Dede Spitz and Bryan Mercer. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. Through Aug.19. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-469-1105.

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. Through Sept. 6. Mon.-Fri. 10-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-231-5999.

THE ART PLACE Oils and watercolors by Georgia artists Sandra Crenshaw, Ellen King and K.E. Freithaler. 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Through Aug. 23. Mon.-Fri. 10-5 p.m. 770-509-2700.

ARTS FOR ALL GALLERY Guided by Signs: building a bridge to deaf culture, a collaboration between Karen Tauches and Jenn Brown comprised of photography, mixed-media and sculptural elements. 57 Forsyth St. Through Sept. 7. Mon.-Fri. 9-5 p.m. 404-221-1270.

ATLANTA COLLEGE OF ART GALLERY Tire Fires and a Talking Car, Sue Wrbican and Mary Carothers’ sculpture, video, audio and photograph installation. 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, an exhibition series that details the different ways the South has struggled 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.

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

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. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. Through Aug. 31. Wed.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-815-1545.

BEVERLY LIBBY GALLERY Cymatics: pattern evoked by sound, 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 GALLERY Trace is an exhibit of works on paper by Laura Bell. 980 Briarcliff Road. Through Aug. 11. 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.

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.

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.

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.

EYEDRUM GALLERY The EYEDRUM members show features works by over 20 artists including Al Greene, Ellen Rackley and Caroline Bullock. 253 Trinity Ave. Through Aug. 25. 404-522-0655.

FAY GOLD GALLERY A joint opening with Renfroe Contemporary Furniture and Textiles for the summer exhibition of artists including Radcliffe Bailey, Gail Foster, Michael Gibson and others. 764 Miami Circle. Through Sept. 1. Tues.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3843.

FIRST THURSDAY Downtown Arts Coalition hosts night in the city at 15 downtown galleries and restaurants. Aug. 2. 5-9 p.m. 404-577-0330.

GALERIE VENDOME Contemporary French Masters is the current exhibition of works. 75 Bennett St. Through Sept. 1. Tues.-Fri. 11-6 p.m.; Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-355-3554.

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 Invisible Reality is a collection of works by Roman Palau and Leslie Bell. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through Aug. 22. 404-869-0511.

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 OF THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION Landscape and nature photography of Joe and Monica Cook as they documented their travels along the Chattahoochee River and Appalachian Trail. 1911 Cliff Valley Way. Through Aug. 28. Mon.-Fri. 9-5 p.m.; Sun. 9-noon. 404-634-5134.

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.

HEAVEN BLUE ROSE Future Dead Artists, the new works of Ronald N. Pirci. 934 Canton St., Roswell. Through Sept. 7. Tues.-Sat. 11-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 7-9 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. 770-642-7380.

HIGH MUSEUM Art of the Architect, A presentation by modern and contemporary architects including Massimo Scolari, Arduino Cantafora, Franco Purini, Franz Prati and Aldo Rossi. 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. Through Sept. 2. Paintings from the Age of Michelangelo from the Kress Collection includes eight paintings from the High’s permanent collection. Bentwood Furniture: Gift of Sara and Paul Steinfeld is an exhibit of 12 Austrian furniture pieces in the decorative arts collection. Through Dec. 2. 1280 Peachtree St. Tues.-Sat. 10-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; Sun. closed. $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. Through Sept. 8. 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. Mon.-Sat. 10 am.- 5 p.m. Free. 404-577-6940.

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.

THE LUMBER YARD The Famous Artists’ Show III features Jane Bartels, Roland Heath, Dewey Narumit, Ann Marie Pelczynski, Francine Stowe, Jill Rucker Simmons and more. 1425 Ellsworth Industrial Drive. Through Aug. 5. Sat.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. 770-663-6047.

MABLE HOUSE CULTURAL CENTER The South Cobb Arts Alliance presents the 14th National Juried Art Exhibition with artwork by over 50 artists including Mark Abrahamson, Susan Faircloth and Bo Zhang. 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. Through Aug. 18. Mon.-Fri. 10-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. 770-739-0189.

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.

MARIETTA/COBB MUSEUM OF ART Georgia Crossroads: Intersections in a Changing Landscape, features photography and film, painting and sculpture of 13 Atlanta area artists. 30 Atlanta St., Marietta. Through Sept. 2. Tues.-Sat. 11-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. 770-528-1444.

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 2002. Mon-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Suggested $5 donation. 404-727-4282.

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.

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. Through Aug. 3. 404-815-8911.

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.

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.

SCHATTEN GALLERY The Family History Artbook Project: Bethune Elementary School features stories, text and visual materials by students of the school. Emory campus, 540 Asbury Circle. Through Aug. 20. Mon.-Fri. 9-6 p.m.; Sat. 9-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-10 p.m. 404-727-6861.

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. Call for hours. 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. Selig Center, 1440 Spring St. Through Nov. 4. 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. Sat.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. 404-627-0393.??