Arts Agenda August 08 2001

Comedy
CAPTURED! Once a week, the 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.

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.

LET’S TRY THIS! Georgia Tech’s improv comedy troupe your ideas to life at Innovox Lounge, 699 Ponce de Leon Ave. Aug. 10. 9 p.m. Free. 404-894-3481.

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.

Music
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “Bark in the Park concert with Jere Flint conducting works including Strauss, Wagner, Ravel, Bach, Tchaikovsky, Suppe, Prokofiev, Anderson and Stravinsky. Piedmont Park, Oak Hill. Aug. 12. 7:30 p.m. Free. 404-733-5000.

Spoken Word
CALLANWOLDE COFFEEHOUSE A showcase for local music talent and emerging poets. The poetry reading will begin at 8:15, the first ten poets to sign up may read. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road. Aug. 8. 7:30 p.m. $3. 404-872-5338.

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. 7 p.m. 404-289-8897.

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

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. Ongoing. 7-9 p.m. 404-377-2405.

POETRY SLAM CONTEST All interested poets are welcome and should remember the event is designed to be more than a simple reading. Hosted by Michael Poe. Outwrite Bookstore, 991 Piedmont Ave. Aug. 10. 7:30 p.m. 404-607-0082.

Theater: openings
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM The new L.G. Teens company presents Shakespeare’s tale of a night in the woods with misdirected lovers. 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Aug.10-Sept. 1. Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m. $8-$12. 770-565-3995.

GREATEST OF THE ROMAN ORATORS Julia Matthews directs these familiar speeches that inspired Shakespeare’s Roman plays. Georgia Shakespere Festival, Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree St., Oglethorpe University campus. Aug. 11. 2 p.m. Free. 404-264-0020.

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK: LIVE! The 1970’s cartoon series is basis for this children’s theatre musical. Village Playhouses of Roswell, 633 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Call for additional times. Aug.9-Sept. 22. Sat. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. $8-$12. 770-998-3526.

TELEGRAM FROM HEAVEN A Southeastern premiere adapted from the novel by Arnold Manoff. Drama set in NY’s Bronx neighborhood. The Company Acting Studio. The Skyscape Theatre, 1655 Peachtree St., 11th Floor. Aug. 10-Sept. 2. Mon.-Fri. 8-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.

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 Through Aug. 12. 8 p.m. $20-$27. 404-264-0020.

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 Johnson’s tender and comedic story of a boy’s journey into gay adulthood. Neighborhood Playhouse, Discovery Place, 430 Trinity Place, 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. Through Aug. 30. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $15-$20. 404-584-2078.

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

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 is a series of vignettes based on the stories of Anton Chekhov. Actors Theater of Atlanta. 4075 Paces Ferry Road. Through Aug. 19. 8 p.m.; 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.

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, Roswell. Through Sept. 15. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Aug. 26 5 p.m. 770-594-1020.

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

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. $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 orignial 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.

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 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.

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. Through Aug. 26. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 6:30 p.m. $15 on Sat.; $10 on Fri. and Sun. 404-874-5299.

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.

THE WINTER’S TALE Shakespeare’s tale set in Bohemia is a spiraling roller coaster of plot twists. Georgia Shakespeare Festival, Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University campus, 4484 Peachtree Road. Through Aug. 10. $20-$27. 404-264-0020.

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.

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.

Visual arts: openings
ART FARM Down on the Farm is a presentation of new works by “homegrown artists. Opening reception Aug. 10, 7-10 p.m. 835 Wylie St. Aug. 10. 404-584-2078.

ATLANTA ARTISTS CENTER GALLERY Transitions, juried works in a variety of mediums judged by Junko Rothwell. 2979 Grandview Ave. Aug. 14-Sept. 8. Tues.-Fri. 10-4 p.m.; Sat. 1-4 p.m. 404-237-2324.

BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA Maggie Davis: The Poetry of Falling, display of the artist’s large-scale paintings. Bank of America Plaza, W. Lobby, 600 Peachtree St. Aug. 8-Nov. 1. Mon.-Fri. 8-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.

JACKSON FINE ART Exhibition of recent large scale work by contemporary artists Richard Caldicott, David Hilliard and Angela West. Opening reception, Aug. 10 6-8 p.m. 3115 E. Shadowlawn Ave. Aug. 10-Sept. 15. Tues.-Sat. 10-5 p.m. 404-233-3739.

MOMUS GALLERY Works by artist Chris Scarborough, painting the fears, emotions and subconscious thoughts we experience through comic elements and symbolic devices. 75 Bennett St., Suite D-2, Atlanta. Aug. 10-Sep. 5. 404-355-4180.

R. LAND STUDIO The Cover Show, collection of paintings, assemblages and mixed-media works that bore into the underbelly of “covers. Opening reception, Aug. 10 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. 27C Waddell St. Aug. 10-Sept. 15.

SHEDSPACE Paintings of Troy Eittreim at shed in Lake Claire, 2055 Palifox Drive. For more information visit Aug. 11. 6-9 p.m. 404-288-8572. http://communities.msn.com/ShedspaceExhibitions.

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.

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.

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.

ARTS FOR ALL GALLERY Guided by Signs: building a bridge to deaf culture, a collaboration between Karen Tauches and Jenn Brown, is an installation 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 Tires Fires and a Talking Car, Sue Wrbican and Mary Carothers’ show includes 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 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.

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.

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.

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. 135 Wieuca Road, inside Chastain Park. Through Sept. 8. 404-257-1804.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. Through Sept. 2. 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. Bentwood Furniture: Gift of Sara and Paul Steinfeld is an exhibit of 12 Austrian furniture pieces in the decorative arts collection. Through Dec. 2. Paintings from the Age of Michelangelo from the Kress Collection includes eight paintings from the High’s permanent collection. 1280 Peachtree St. Tues.-Sat. 10-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; Sun. closed. Through Oct. 7. $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.

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.

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.

RADIAL CAFE Joseph Maehem’s Medley of Suits. 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. 75 Bennett St., Suite M-1. Through Sept. 1. Tues.-Fri. 11-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m. 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.

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 The Word in Art: The Use of Text in Contemporary Southern Art features 29 artists including Benjamin Jones, Ruth Laxson, Richard Suden, David Laufer and Nellie May Rowe. 3130 Slaton Drive. Through Sept. 29. 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. noon-5 p.m. 404-627-0393.??