Arts Agenda September 05 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. Through 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. Saturdays through Oct 30. 8 p.m. Free. 404-522-5208.

LAUGHING MATTERS The South’s longest running improv company performs new comedy shows every first Sat. Manuel’s Tavern, 602 N. Highland Ave. Through 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 holds “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.

Music
BACH LIVE! Timothy Albrecht, Emory University organist performs selections of Bach pieces. Glenn Memorial Auditorium, 1652 N. Decatur Road. Sept. 9. 4 p.m. Free. 404-727-5050.

GOLDBERG VARIATIONS Virginia Hutchings will perform Bach’s piece. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road. Sept. 9. 4 p.m. $8-$10. 404-872-5338, ext. 228.

BRENDA BOOZER Mezzo-soprano will perform with Ford Lallerstedt on piano. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University campus, 4484 Peachtree Road. Sept. 11. 8 p.m. $10. 404-364-8446.

KIT PROTHERO Mezzo-soprano performs with pianist Sandra Lutters featuring a variety of French, German, cabaret, folk and jazz. Sept. 9. Georgia State University Recital Hall, 33 Gilmer St. $5-$15. 404-262-7680.

Spoken Word
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.

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. MoorEpics Poetry Planet, 227 Mitchell St. Every other Tues. 877-952-8108.

POET’S LOUNGE Spoken word artist accompanied by live musicians. Open Mic. Shark Bar, 571 Peachtree St. Every Tues. 7-11 p.m. $5. 770-944-6286.

POETRY POD The Decatur Poetry Pod meets at Joe Coffee on East Lake Road. Call Dwight for more information. Every second and fourth Thurs. 7-9 p.m. 404-377-2405.

SPORTS GALORE Open-mic showcase of spoken-word and comedy with Hip-Hop and R&B music. Hosted by Phillipe the Philosopher, the Prophet and the Poet. 6015 Mableton Pkwy. Through Sept. 28. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5 cover. 404-349-3844.

Theater: openings
BRADSHAW’S SHADOWS World-renowned puppeteer presents a playful shadow puppet show of folk tales, traditional songs and original sketches. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. Sept. 7-9. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $16. 404-873-3391.

DISCOVERY OF AMERICA Arthur Kopit’s play under development for the Salt Lake City Olympic Play Commission Project in a staged reading. Mary Gray Monroe Theater, Dobbs University Center, 625 Asbury Circle. Sept. 8. 5 p.m. Free. 404-727-5050.

LARAMIE PROJECT This theatrical documentary is based on interviews with residents of Laramie, Wyoming in the year and a half following the murder of Matthew Shepard. Actor’s Express, King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St. Preview performances Sept. 6-9; regular performances Sept. 13-Oct. 20. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. Previews $10; $20-$25. 404-607-7469.

MARRIAGE OF MISS HOLLYWOOD AND KING NEPTUNE Robert Schenkkan’s play under development for the Salt Lake City Olympic Play Commission Project in a staged reading. Mary Gray Monroe Theater, Dobbs University Center, 625 Asbury Circle. Sept. 9. 3 p.m. Free. 404-727-5050.

PEACHTREE BATTLE World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. Sept. 7-Nov. 4. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $20. 404-875-1193.

Theater: continuing
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.

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ Jomandi Productions begins their 23rd season with Fat’s Waller’s hit musical featuring swing/blues music from the 1930s. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. Through Sept. 23. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $18-$25. 404-817-8700.

DINAH WAS Story of the Queen of Blues incorporates songs from the singer’s 20-year career. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Through Sept. 23. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. $18-$57. 404-733-5000.

THE GIANT, THE BEANSTALK AND JACK! Lee Brian’s mini-musical based on the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. Through Sept. 16. Tues.-Fri. 10 & 11:30 a.m.; Sat. 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.; Sun. noon, 2 p.m. $10. 404-873-3391.

LES PARENTS TERRIBLES (INDISCRETIONS) Out of Hand theater launches their inaugural season with Cocteau’s farce of a family held together through deception and fantasy. 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. Through Sept. 16. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. in Sept. 5 p.m. $10-$25. 404-522-6194.

MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Shakespeare’s loveable character Sir John Falstaff is faced with the not-so-truthful wives of Windsor. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. Through Sept. 30. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 6:30 p.m. $10-$19.50. 404-874-5299.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Andrew Lloyd Webber’s story of the figure who lurks in beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House who falls in love with the young soprano Christine. The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. Through Sept. 23. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 p.m. $17.50-$62.50. 404-817-8700.

PYGMALION George Bernard Shaw’s story of Henry Higgins and his quest to make a “fair lady” out of a Cockney flower girl. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. Through Sept. 23. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 and 7 p.m. $20-$27. 770-422-8369.

Visual arts: openings
FIRST THURSDAYS The Downtown Arts Coalition hosts this event featuring 18 galleries and restaurants downtown. Call for times and details. Sept. 6. 5-9 p.m. Free. 404-577-0330.

ALIYA GALLERY Exhibition of works by C. Dawn Davis, Margaret Dyer and Gerard Erley. Opening reception Sept. 8, 6-9 p.m. 1402 N. Highland Ave. Sept. 8-28. Tues.-Thurs. 2-9 p.m.; Fri. 2-10 p.m.; Sat. noon-10 p.m.; Sun. noon-6 p.m. 404-892-2835.

ANTHONY ARDAVIN GALLERY Illuminations, exhibit of minimal art by William Holton. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6:30-9 p.m. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Sept. 7-Oct. 5. Tues.-Fri. 11-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-233-9686.

APACHE CAFE Art Mondays series features Episodes of Life, works by Cubia Warren. Opening reception, Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m.; artist talk 8:30 p.m. 64 3rd St. Sept. 10-16. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 404-876-5436.

ARTISTS’ ATELIER GALLERY Works on display by the late Ouida Canaday. Opening reception Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m. 800 Miami Circle, Suite 200. Sept. 10-Nov. 2. Mon.-Fri. 10-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-231-5999.

ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Dirty Deeds Done Dirty Cheap, exhibition of photography, drawings, paintings, sculpture and installation of eight New York artists. Opening reception at ArtParty, Sept. 8, 8:30-1 a.m. 535 Means St. Sept. 8-Nov. 3. Tues.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-688-1970.

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC, BUCKHEAD In My Life, rare and controversial original drawings by John Lennon including an exhibit of Real Love, a collection of drawings by Lennon for his son Sean completed in the last years of his life. 3637 Peachtree Road. Sept. 7-9. Fri. 5-9 p.m.; Sat. 11-7 p.m.; Sun. 11-6 p.m. 404-237-0707.

CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS GALLERY Mythogenesis, exhibit of paintings by Sarah Hatch. Opening reception Sept. 7, 7-9 p.m. 980 Briarcliff Road. Sept. 7-Oct. 5. Mon.-Fri. 10-8 p.m.; Sat. 10-3 p.m. 404-872-5338.

ECLECTIC ELECTRIC GALLERY Christopher Poehlmann’s furniture and lighting on display. 1393 N. Highland Ave. Sept. ct. 14. Mon.-Fri. 12:30-10 p.m.; Sat. 12:30-11 p.m. 404-875-2840.

FAY GOLD GALLERY Tony Hernandez’s new paintings, with scenes inspired from the Holocaust, and Tommie Rush’s Glass Vessels and Pods on display. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. 247 Buckhead Ave. Sept. 7-Oct. 2. Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3843.

FAY GOLD GALLERY The Student Retrospective, exhibit of painting, ceramic and sculpture of students at the arts center. 254 Johnson Ferry Road. Sept. 6-28. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. 9-5 p.m. 404-303-6172.

GALERIE TIMOTHY TEW Works by Jean-Pierre Bourquin and Chuck Bowdish. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6:30-9 p.m. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Sept. 7-Oct. 11. Tues.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-869-0511.

GALERIE VENDOME Portraits of the Unexpected Self, exhibit of paintings by Beatrice Guarneschelle-Holt. Opening reception Sept. 7, 7-9 p.m. Bonnie Carter’s recent work in the Coastal Series on display. Opening reception, Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. 75 Bennett St. Sept. 7-28.. Tues.-Fri. 11-6 p.m.; Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-355-3554 or 404-229-0891.

GALERY SKLO BENEATH, exhibition of works by Kelly Reese that explore themes of excavating and femininity. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. 75 Bennett St. Sept. 7-29. Tues.-Fri. 11-6 p.m.; Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-350-9763.

GEMS OF AFRICA Visual Feast, exhibit of Ugandan artist Nuwa Wamala Nnyanzi’s batik works. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. 630 N. Highland Ave. Sept. 7-16. 404-876-8200.

LOWE GALLERY New works on display by Markus Lupertz, Andrew Saftel and Harry Ally. Opening reception Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. 75 Bennett St. Sept. 7-28. Wed.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-352-8114.

MODERN PRIMITIVE GALLERY Terry Turrell: Painting and Sculpture, exhibition of the artist’s work. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6-10 p.m. 1393 N. Highland Ave. Sept. 7-Oct. 3. Tues.-Wed., Sun. noon-6 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. noon-9 p.m. 404-892-0556.

OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM A Russian Odyssey: The Art and Times of Ivan Djeneef, exhibition of paintings, watercolors and drawings spanning the career of the Russian-American artist. 4484 Peachtree Road. Sept. 9-Oct. 28. Tues.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. 404-364-8555.

RAYMOND LAWRENCE GALLERY Disconnected in 128Kbps, exhibition of new work by Jon Elliott. Opening reception Sept. 7, 7-10 p.m. 75 Bennett St. Sept. 7-29. Tues.-Fri. 11-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-352-5058.

REED GALLERY Albany artist Leigh Wen’s large scale paintings to be shown following her acclaimed summer show at Sotheby’s Gallery in New York. Opening reception Sept. 7, 7-10 p.m. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St. Through Oct. 2. Mon.-Fri. 9-6 p.m. 404-932-1412.

RUTH HALL HODGES GALLERY Millenium Masters, juried show by Larry Walker of artists’ work in a variety of mediums. Opening reception Sept. 16, 3-6 p.m. Morris Brown College campus, 643 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Sept. 10-Oct. 13. 404-739-1400.

SPORTSMAN’S GALLERY, LTD. Africa: Power, Grace and Intrigue, exhibit of works dedicated to the dark continent including works by David Hadaway, Randall McKissick, Julia Rogers, Kent Uhlberg and Wilhelm Kuhnert. Opening reception Sept. 7, 7-9 p.m. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Sept. 7-Oct. 7. Tues.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-841-0133.

SPRUILL CENTER GALLERY Two Weddings, One Baptism, a Bar Mitzvah and a Funeral, photographic conversation among diverse ethnic and cultural groups in Atlanta. Opening reception Sept. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. Sept. 6-Nov. 17. Wed.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 770-394-3447.

STARBUCKS COFFEE Rose Colored Glasses, exhibit of Dawn Kinney Martin’s recent works to help raise money for the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day. Opening reception Sept. 7, 7-9 p.m. 133 E. Court St., Decatur. Sept. 7-30. 404-371-1104.

THOMAS DEANS & CO., FINE ART Masters on Paper: Contemporary Prints from London, exhibit of etchings, aquatints and lithographs from 1990-2000 including Lucian Freud, Frank Auerbach, Paula Rego, R.B. Kitaj. Opening reception Sept. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 75 Bennett St. Sept. 6-28. Wed.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-352-3778.

TRINITY GALLERY Exhibit of Cheryl Warrick’s work on display. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. Sept. 7-Nov. 16. Tues.-Fri. 10-6 p.m.; Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-237-0370.

VESPERMANN GLASS GALLERY Reading Lessons: A Visual Dialogue by Sheryl Ellenwood, exhibit features art glass inspired by an African safari as well as her house structures and blown vessels. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6:30-9 p.m. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Sept. 7-Oct. 13. Mon.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-266-0102.

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. 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.

APG GALLERY Emerging Visions 2001, photography group exhibit juried by John McWilliams showcasing talent of all ages, genders and backgrounds. 660 9th St. Through Sept. 14. Wed.-Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-877-1144.

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 EXCHANGE Paintings of India, Minu Shukla’s paintings focus on the themes from ancient and classical India. 750 Kalb St. Through Sept. 7. Tues.-Fri. noon-7 p.m; Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-215-0467.

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 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.

ATLANTA COLLEGE OF ART GALLERY Core, exhibit of faculty work in all media. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Road. Through Sept. 30. Tues.-Wed., Sat. 10-5 p.m.; Thurs.-Fri. 10-9:30 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. 404-733-5050.

ATLANTA FINANCIAL CENTER Photosynthesis: Nature and the Digital Darkroom, Photographs by Ted Maloof, works by the artist of Southern landscapes and other still-lifes interpreted through technology. 3333 Peachtree Road. Through Dec. 4. Mon.-Fri. 8-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.

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. 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. Mon.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.; Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. 404-814-4000.

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. Through Nov. 1. Mon.-Fri. 8-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.

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 GALLERY A retrospective of Vilma G. Holland’s work includes oils, watercolors, pastels, pen and ink, prints, graphics and fashion design. 910 Center St., Conyers. Through Sept. 14. Mon.-Fri. 11-2:15 p.m. 770-922-3143.

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.

FAY GOLD GALLERY The Gold Gallery announces an exhibition featuring works by Radcliffe Bailey, Michael Barringer, David Bierk, Gail Foster, Michael Gibson, Zoe Hersey, Terry Weiss, Angela Wilcocks and more. 764 Miami Circle. Through Sept. 9. 404-233-3843.

FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Classical Landscape Photography and the Digital Darkroom, more than 25 works by Jean Miele. 767 Clifton Road. Through Jan. 1, 2002. 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.

FRICTION GALLERY Reflection at the Speed of Flight, Tsubasa’s erotic, ultra-modern art will be on display. 659 Auburn Ave. For more information visit www.frictiongallery.com Through Oct. 7. 404-681-3111.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART Fabled Impressions, works by artists using allegory and irony to comment on political, spiritual and technological issues. Virginia and Alfred Kennedy Gallery. Philip Henry Alston Jr. Gallery. University of Georgia, 90 Carollton St. Athens. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun 1-5 p.m. 706-542-1007

GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE Faculty art exhibition. Fine Arts Building Gallery, Clarkston Campus, 555 N. Indian Trail. Through Sept. 19. Mon.-Fri. 9-6 p.m. 404-299-4136.

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 OF ART 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. 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.

HOUSE OF COLORS GALLERY Works by artists Eunhee Laird and Michael Sawecki on display. 34 Irby Ave. Through Oct. 25. Mon.-Sat. 10-6 p.m. 404-233-6738.

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

KIANG GALLERY Lines is an invitational group whow 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.

L. NICHOLE GALLERY Evolution Undone, solo exhibition of Robin Rezende’s new mixed-media works. 1054 St. Charles Ave. Through Sept. 12. Wed.-Sat. noon-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. 404-216-5470.

LENOX SQUARE Artwalk’s exhibition, A New Consciousness: Emerging Georiga Photography, showcases the works of Manda Faye Dunigan, Richard Gess, Sarah Hobbs, Matt Pettigrew, Kristine Potter and Mark Starnes. 3393 Peachtree Road. Through Nov. 11. Mon.-Sat. 10-9 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

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 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. Through Sept. 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.” 27C Waddell St. Through Sept. 15.

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. 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.

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.

TWO MIDTOWN PLAZA Phase II, Environmental Engineering: The Atlanta Steel Redevelopment Project, Ruth Dusseault’s second photography installment of the Atlantic Steel Redevelopment Project. 1349 W. Peachtree St. Through Sept. 15. Call for hours. 404-898-2759.

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.??