Arts Agenda November 14 2001

Comedy
SCANDAL Popular improv soap opera is now Western-themed and set in 1848. Dad’s Garage Theater, 280 Elizabeth St. Every Fri. 10 p.m. $10. 404-523-3141.

COMEDY RESPONSE UNIT Atlanta’s only longform improv troupe takes on the Harold. Red Chair Theater, 662 Eleventh St. Every Fri. and Sat. 10:30 p.m. $5-$10. 404-872-HAHA.

ISLAND BREEZE BB Entertainment hosts third annual comedy show featuring Swob Bob , Mack Bootsy, T-Ray and Smoke. All these comedians have performed on BET Comic View and HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. 182 Courtland Ave. Nov. 17. 9 p.m. 404-329-5442.

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.

PUNCHLINE Larry the Cable guy known for his blue collar comedy headlines. Thurs. 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 7, 9, 11 p.m.; Sun. 8 p.m. Rita Rudner headlines for a one-night performance. Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. 290 Hilderbrand Drive. Nov. 15-18. $12.50-$25. 404-252-LAFF.

Dance
URBAN NUTCRACKER Full-length ballet with a cultural twist presented by Ballethnic. Ferst Center, 349 Ferst Drive, Georgia Tech. Nov. 15-18. Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$50. 404-894-9600.

DANCE CENTRE Christmas With Hans Christian Andersen, featuring dances interpreting “The Ugly Duckling, “Paper Doll Ballerina,” and the “Little Mermaid.” Druid Hills High School, 1798 Haygood Drive. Nov. 17-18. Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $8. 404-633-2144.

PASION FLAMENCA Vivir!, a theatrical performance symbolizing the cycle of life includes new music and choreography. Emory University Cannon Chapel. Nov. 17. 8 p.m. $17-$20. 404-365-0459.

PHILADANCO Works of modern dance from top choreographers from the Philadelphia Dance Company. Rialto Center for Performing Arts, 80 Forsyth St. Nov. 17. 7:30 p.m. $25-$45. 404-651-4727.

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Holiday entertainment featuring the Rockettes along with snowmen, rapping elves and flying reindeer. Fox Theatere, 660 Peachtree St. Nov. 15-Dec. 2. Call for times. $19.50-$52.50. 404-249-6400.

Music
ATLANTA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA Performance in conjunction with the 2001 National Convention of the American Musicological Convention. Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s Te Deum. Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road. Nov. 16. 8:15 p.m. $25. 770-537-0744.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Robert Spano directs with Gil Shaham on violin. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Rossini/Respight’s La Boutique Fantasque. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Nov. 15-16, 18. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $24-$57. 404-733-4900.

D’ANNA FORTUNATO The Pro-Mozart Society presents mezzo-sopranoist to perform in concert. Kellett Chapel, Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3434 Roswell Road. Nov. 18. 3 p.m. $10. 404-486-7265.

EMORY BRASS ENSEMBLE Glenn Memorial Auditorium, 1652 N. Decatur Road, Emory. Nov. 18. 8:15 p.m. Free. 404-727-6887.

EMORY MUSIC CONSORT Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Road, Emory. Nov. 15. 8:15 p.m. Free. 404-727-6887.

HARMONY’S ATLANTA’S INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CHORUS Glenn Memorial Auditorium, 1652 N. Decatur Road, Emory. Nov. 18. 5 p.m. $8. 404-727-6887.

IVAN MORAVEC The Czech pianist performs from his repertoiry. Spivey Hall, Clayton College & State University, Morrow. Nov. 16. 8:15 p.m. $35. 770-961-3683.

NETHERLANDS CHAMBER CHOIR 24 member a cappella choir performing works by Bach, Rachmanninov and others. Glenn Memorial Auditorium, 1652 N. Decatur Road, Emory. Nov. 17. 8:15 p.m. $20-$35. 404-727-6887.

SACRED ORGAN RECITAL Sarah C. Wiese performs works as part of her Master of Sacred Music degree. First Presbyterian Church, 1328 Peachtree St. 8:15 p.m. Free.

WILLIAM RANSOM Beethoven’s complete sonatas for piano. Pre-concert lecture by Bill McGlaughlin. Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Road, Emory. Nov. 16. 8:15 p.m. $15. 404-727-6887.

Spoken Word
APACHE CAFE Free Forum Exchange presents spoken-word, poetry, performance art and jazz performances by Black Rice. Hosted by Son-Christopher. 64 3rd St. Every Sun. 9 p.m. 404-876-5436.

CHARIS BOOKS & MORE All women’s open-mic night. 1189 Euclid Ave. Nov. 16. 7:30 p.m. 404-524-0304.

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.

JAVA MONKEY COFFEE HOUSE Open-mic and featured poets. 205 E. Ponce de Leon at Church St., Decatur. Nov. 18. 8:30 p.m.

KAYA Ladiz First Entertainment presents a slam hosted by Abyss of the Live Poets Society. Prizes for poets, spoken word artists, lyricists and others. 1068 Peachtree St. Nov. 14. 877-952-8108.

MOOREPICS Renaissance Mondays, Tuesday Night Poetry Slam, Thursday night Vibe Sessions all give local spoken wordsmiths a chance to try their work in front of live audiences. Open-mics fill up so call ahead to find out more details. 227 Mitchell St. Mon., Tues., Thurs. 404-227-0036.

PENROSE Presents open-mic and live music. 712 Ponce Place. Every third Sat. 10 p.m. $5-$7. 404-892-7352.

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.

SOUL VIBRATIONS Poetry, spoken word and open-mic along with massage and jam sessions. Mutana Health Cafe, 1388 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd, West End. Every Thurs. 8 p.m. Free, donations accepted. 404-753-5252.

THE CUBE Spoken word and food tasting. Urban Studio Gallery, 680 Murphy Ave., Loft c46. Nov. 15. 8-11 p.m. $3. 404-493-CUBE.

WORD OF MOUTH Spoken word and poetry. Contact Semba. Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop, 510 Flat Shoals Ave. Every Wed. 7:30 p.m. No cover. 404-874-7707.

Theater: openings
1940’S RADIO HOUR The popular holiday musical returns for its 20th annual production. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a radio broadcast for U.S. soldiers overseas at Christmastime. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. Nov. 20-Jan. 6, 2002. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 6:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 and 7 p.m. $20-$30. 770-422-8369.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL The Alliance’s perennial favorite based upon the Charles Dickens novel, adapted by David H. Bell. 1280 Peachtree St. Nov. 16-Dec. 30. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $18-$57. 404-733-5000.

BANGING BAMBOOZLES Performed by Lelavision, this performance is part art, part dance, part theater. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. Nov. 14-25. 404-523-7647.

CALAMITY JANE The Henry Players present this musical about a tomboy in Deadwood Gulch in the 1870s. McDonough Elementary School. www.henryplayers.com. Nov. 15-18. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $8-$11.

GROSS INDECENCY: THE THREE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE Moises Kaufman’s courtroom drama that is a biographical foray into the life of Oscar Wilde. Playmakers Oglethorpe University, Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree St. Nov. 14-17. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m. $7. 404-504-1074.

THE MAGIC FLUTE The Salzburg Marionettes present vivid characters that spar against all things sinister and truth triumphs along with Mozart’s music. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. at 18th St. Nov. 18. 2 p.m.; 5 p.m. $25-$125. 404-873-3391.

MOTHER’S COURAGE... Georgia Perimeter college presents Brecht’s story of a wacky brood of profiteers who ply their trade during the 30s war. $5-$8. Dunwoody Auditorium campus. 770-889-3973.

QUE “VIUDA” ES MI TIA! A comedy presented in Spanish by the Grupo Artistico Latino de Atlanta. Lupton Hall, 4484 Peachtree Road, Oglethorpe University. Nov. 15-18. $5-$10. 404-325-9963.

TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND Dad’s Garage presents Chicago’s longest running show by the Neo-Futurists--an ever changing attempt to perform 30 personal, political, satirical, serious, comic and surreal plays in 60 minutes. 280 Elizabeth St. Nov. 15-17. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. midnight. $12. 404-523-2144.

Theater: continuing
A-SLEUTHING WE WILL GO Agatha’s-A Taste of Mystery presents this original mystery dinner theatre with a holiday theme. The corner of Peachtree and 3rd St. Through Jan. 16, 2002. Tues.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $42.50-$50. 404-875-4321.

ALADDIN The story adapted from the 1,001 Arabian Nights employs puppets, including found object puppets, to tell the well-known story. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. Through Dec. 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.

ANDROCLES AND THE LION Alliance Theatre Company’s children’s theater tells the classic tale of a good deal repaid with hip-hop music, slapstick style and attitude galore. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. Through Nov. 18. Sat. 2:30 and 7 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $12.50-$15. 404-733-5000.

BEDROOM FARCE Red Chair Theater presents this relational comedy by Alan Ayckborun. 662 11th St. Through Nov. 17. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 404-872-HAHA.

BONE GARDENS Playing in rep. as part of Theatre Emory’s Naomi Wallace Festival, this world premiere deals with the politics of money, power and mutual exploitation played out among a young couple and their dutiful employee. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. Through Nov. 18. Mon.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 404-892-7876.

COMPANY Actor’s Express presents Stephen Sondheim’s musical set in 1970’s NYC following five couples in various stages of relationships. King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St. Through Dec. 22. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. Preview $10; $20-$25. 404-607-7469.

FLAMING GUNS OF THE PURPLE SAGE Cowboy farce mixes hilarity with horror as a modern day monster faces off with with the Cowboy Code of the Wild West. Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. Through Nov. 25. Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $16-$25. 404-584-7450.

GIRL WHO FELL THROUGH A HOLE IN HER JUMPER Playing in rep as part of Theatre Emory’s Naomi Wallace Festival, A school girl suddenly finds herself in a fantastical world where nothing is quite as it seems. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. Through Nov. 19. Mon.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 404-892-7876.

IN THE HEART OF AMERICA Playing in rep as part of Theatre Emory’s Naomi Wallace Festival, piece tells of a ghost of a Vietnamese woman searching for the murderer of her three year-old daughter. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. Through Nov. 18. Mon.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 404-892-7876.

MEASURE FOR MEASURE The New American Shakespeare Tavern presents Shakespeare’s morality play with comic underpinnings. 499 Peachtree St. Through Dec. 2. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 6:30 p.m. $19.50-$26.50. 404-874-5299.

MORT Georgia State University’s Players present an amateur production of Terry Pratchett’s story. Alumni Hall Theatre, 30 Courtland St. Nov. 15-18. Mon.-Sat. 10-5 p.m. $5-$8. 404-651-2225.

ONE FLEA SPARE Synchronicity Performance Group presents as part of the Naomi Wallace Festival, the story of the Plague in 1665 when fear levels are running high and family is faced with difficult decisions. 7 Stages Back Stage Theater, 1105 Euclid Ave. Through Nov. 18. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m; Sun. 7 p.m. $12-$15. 404-284-1151.

OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOODS Art Within presents this comedy about a bachelor who has to decide between his work or his family. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. Through Dec. 2. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $18-$20. 404-733-5000.

PEACHTREE BATTLE World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. Through Dec. 16. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $20. 404-875-1193.

RETURN TO SLEEPING BEAUTY Abracacabra! Children’s Theatre presents this classic fairy tale with a twist. 14th St. Playhouse, 173 14th St. Through Nov. 24. Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Sun. 1:30 p.m. $7. 404-897-1802.

ROOM SERVICE Underground Theatre presents this farce that was immortalized as a Marx Brothers movie. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1911 Cliff Valley Way. Through Nov. 17. Thurs.-Sat. 8:10 p.m. $10-$12. 404-634-5134.

SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS The sequel to Smoke on the Mountain, the play finds the audience members as the congregation during a lively concert. Theatre in the Square, Alley Stage, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. Through Dec. 30. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 and 7 p.m. $17-$30. 770-422-8369.

SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THE WORLD ENDS (A FINAL EVENING WITH THE ILLUMINATI) Comedy by Atlanta playwrights Levi Lee and Larry Larson set in a post-apocalyptic bombed-out church. Onstage Atlanta, 14th St. Playhouse, Stage 3., 173 14th St. Through Nov. 24. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $15-$18. 404-897-1802.

Visual arts: openings
ANTHONY ARDAVIN GALLERY Ascension, new works by David Kidd. Opening reception Nov. 16, 6:30-9 p.m. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Nov. 16-Dec. Mon.-Sat. 10-5 p.m. 404-233-9686.

APACHE CAFE Journey Through The Eyes of A Child, recent works by print maker Duhirwe Rushemeza. Opening reception Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. 64 3rd St. Nov. 19-Dec. 2. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 404-876-5436.

ARTISAN RESOURCE CENTER Annual Open Studio and Gift Show, exhibits and demonstrations of in-house and guest artist work. 585 Cobb Pkwy., Marietta. Nov. 16-18. Fri. 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 10-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. 770-423-0049.

ATLANTA COLLEGE OF ART GALLERY Recent Works by Heather Stevens Weese and Mandie Turner, two Atlanta College of Art graduating seniors. Opening reception Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Gallery 100, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Nov. 19-25. Tues.-Sun. 9-5 p.m. 770-787-3893.

CITY GALLERY EAST 15th Annual National Arts Program, showcasing the artistic talents of musical employees. Opening and rewards reception Nov. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. City Hall East, 675 Ponce de Leon ave. Nov. 16-Jan. 4, 2002. 404-817-6983.

CONNELL GALLERY Ring Interpretations, invitational exhibition of rings by American studio art jewelers. Opening reception Nov. 16, 6-8:30 p.m. 333 Buckhead Ave. Nov. 16-Dec. 24. 404-261-1712.

CONTEMPORARY Rear Window and Masking, solo projects from Charles Nelson and Jerome Moorman featuring works by David Lynch, Andres Serrano and others. Opening reception Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m. 535 Means St. Nov. 16-Jan. 12, 2002. 7:30 p.m. $25-$45. 404-651-4727.

GALERIE TIMOTHY TEW Solo exhibition of works by Stephanus Heidacker. Opening reception Nov. 16, 6:30- 9 p.m. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Nov. 16-Dec. 9. Tues.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-869-0511.

INDIVIDUAL VISUAL ARTISTS’ COALITION Paperworks, exhibit of Katy DeMent’s works. Opening reception Nov. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 750 Kalb St., Grant Park. Nov. 16-30. 404-624-4211.

LANSDELL GALLERIES An Exploration of Personalities, Figure and Faces, paintings by Gloria Mani Pipkins, Elizabeth Moretz-Britt, Melissa Sims, Ruth Barrett, T.L. Lange and Elizabeth Barber. Opening reception Nov. 16, 6:30-10:30 p.m. 1482 Mecaslin St. Nov. 16-Dec. Mon.-Fri. 9:30- 6:30 p.m.; Sat. 10-5:30 p.m. 404-876-4466.

MACON AND CO. FINE ART New paintings by Jeff Demetriou. Opening reception Nov. 15, 7-10 p.m. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 109. Nov. 15-Dec. 8. 404-603-9122.

SOLOMON PROJECTS New Sculpture, works by Lynda Grimm. Opening reception Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m. 1037 Monroe Drive. Nov. 17-Jan. 5, 2002. Tues.-Sat. 10-6 p.m. 404-875-7100.

TRINITY GALLERY Tuan: the figure in bronze, exhibit of works by Tuan. Opening reception Nov. 16, 7-10 p.m. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. Nov. 16-Dec. 31. Tues.-Fri. 10-6 p.m.; Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-237-0370.

TUBE’S ART SPOT What’s So Funny About Peace, Love & Understanding?, an alternative space art gallery featuring artwork related to peace and Sept. 11th events. Opening reception Nov. 17th, 8 p.m.-midnight. Nov. 17-Dec. 14. 404-659-0088, ext. 30.

Visual arts: continuing
ABSTEIN GALLERY Season of Color, more than 300 new pieces in various media created by 40 Southern artists. 558 14th St. Through Jan. 31, 2002. Tues.-Fri. 9-5 p.m.; Sat. 10-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. 404-872-8020.

ANNE IRWIN FINE ART Small Works Show, annual show of new works of various artists. 55 Bennett St. Through Dec. 29. 404-352-1855.

ARTISTS’ ATELIER OF ATLANTA Holiday Magic, featuring works by Rebecca Mitchell and Pat Suttles. Opening reception Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. 800 Miami Circle, Suite 200. Through Jan. 4, 2002. 404-231-5999.

ATLANTA COLLEGE OF ART GALLERY Telematic Connections: The Virtual Embrace showcases art that uses the telecommunications and computing by Paul Sermon, Victoria Vesna and others. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Through Nov. 25. Tues.-Wed., Sat. 10-5 p.m.; Thurs.-Fri. 10-9:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 404-733-5050.

ATLANTA ARTISTS CENTER GALLERY Structure, juried show of works ina variety of mediums. 2979 Grandview Ave. Through Nov. 18. Tues.-Fri. 10-4 p.m.; Sat. 1-4 p.m. 404-237-2324.

ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM At Home with Our Neighbors to the North: Furniture Sculpture from Canada, exhibition of two Canadian artists, Danielle Carignan and Andre St-Cyr. Through Dec. 21. Treasures from the Smithsonian: A First Look, terra cotta sculptures by Tamil Nadu artists from southern India. Peachtree Center, Marquis II Tower. Through Aug. 23, 2002. Mon.-Fri. 11-5 p.m. $3. 404-688-2467.

BALLROOM STUDIOS New works by Kevin Taylor and Ryan Lincicome. 107 Luckie St., second floor. Through Dec. 1. 404-522-2709.

BELVEDERE Julius Shulman Architectural Photographs, exhibit of the architectural photographer’s work showin conjunction with Jackson Fine Art for Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Westside complex, 1200 Howell Mill Road. Through Nov. 25. Tues.-Fri. 11-5 p.m; Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-352-1942.

BENNETT STREET GALLERY Canvas works by Carolyn Goldsmith. 22 Bennett St. Through Nov. 23. Mon.-Fri. 10-5 p.m.; Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-352-8775.

BERSE GALLERY From the Fire: Mettling with Metal, jewelry and metalsmithing students of Debra Lynn Gold group show. Chastain Arts Center, 135 W. Wieuca Road. Through Nov. 21. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 9-5 p.m. 404-252-2927.

BEVERLY LIBBY GALLERY The Road to Ruin, new work by Scott Upton. 75 Bennett St. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Sat. 10-6 p.m. 404-351-1174.

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 Reflections of the Beauty of Life, multimedia paintings by Ann Turner. 910 Center St., Conyers. Through Nov. 17. Mon.-Fri. 11-2:15 p.m. 770-922-3143.

CITY GALLERY CHASTAIN Red Lotus: A Rare Look into the Work of Seven Contemporary Vietnamese-American Artists, multi-media exhibit including Dinh Q. Le, Tam Van Tran and T. Kim-Trang. 135 Wieuca Road, inside Chastain Park. Through Nov. 30. Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. 404-257-1804.

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY GALLERIES Pressing On: The Graphic Art of Wilmer Jennings, exhibit of 42 wood engravings, linocuts, lithographs, paintings and jewelry by native Atlantan. 223 James P. Brawley Drive. Through Dec. 7. Tues.-Fri. 11-4 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-880-8095.

DALTON GALLERY Village Works: Photographs by Women in China’s Yunnan Province, exhibit of life in rural China recorded by 62 women. 141 E. College Ave., Dana Fine Arts Building, Agnes Scott College, Decatur. Through Dec. 9. Mon.-Fri. 10-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. Free. 404-471-5361.

EYEDRUM ART & MUSIC GALLERY Okno 2, Jim Haynes second series of large scale installations. Mapping the Unknown, installation and drawings by Robert Strati. 290 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 8. Through Nov. 24. 404-522-0655.

FAY GOLD GALLERY Horses, exhibit of works by Michael Eastman. Tabula Rasa, exhibit by Richard Jolley. 764 Miami Circle. Through Dec. 4. 404-233-3843.

FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Classical Landscape Photography and the Digital Darkroom, more than 25 works by Jean Miele. 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. IMAX film Ocean Oasis showing 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 OF UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF ATLANTA Exhibit includes cast paper by Kevin Dyer, mixed media by Carolyn Cordell, goddesses and clay animal creations by Anita Henry and Diane Johns. 1911 Cliff Valley Way. Through Nov. 28. Mon.-Fri. 9-5 p.m.; Sun. 9-1 p.m. 404-634-5134.

GALLERY SKLO Shadows & Light, new photography of Runn Turner. 75 Bennett St. Through Jan. 4. Tues.-Fri. 10-5 p.m. 404-350-9763.

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN GALLERIES Mater, works by Thomasine Bradford. Through Dec. 7. Stirring Soul: Meditations on the Travels of William Bartram, exhibition of sculpture, drawings and installation by Chris Wilson. Corner of Peachtree and Gilmer St. Through Nov. 14. Mon.-Fri. 10-6 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-561-0930.

GSU STUDENT UNIVERSITY CENTER GALLERY People: Regular and Doctored-up, exhibit of works by Edward Epstein. 44 Courtland St., 346 Student Center. Through Nov. 30. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 404-463-9112.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART Winslow Homer and the Critics: Forging a National Art in the 1870s, exhibit of more than 50 of the artist’s most famous paintings and watercolors. Monet: A View from the River, exhibit of 11 of French Impressionist Claude Monet’s paintings of the Seine. Bentwood Furniture: Gift of Sara and Paul Steinfeld is an exhibit of 12 Austrian furniture pieces in the decorative arts collection. Through Jan. 6, 2002. 1280 Peachtree St. Tues.-Sun. 10-5 p.m. $8-$15. 404-733-HIGH.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART FOLK ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERIES Pictures Tell the Story: Ernest C. Withers, exhibit documents the fight for justice in the Civil Rights movement and promoted social change. Through Jan. 26, 2002. 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. 133 Peachtree St. in Georgia-Pacific Center. Through April 13 2002. Mon.-Sat. 10-5 p.m. Free. 404-577-6940.

HOUSE OF COLORS GALLERY New works by Len Kovsky. 34 Irby Ave. Through Jan. 3. Mon.-Sat. 10-6 p.m. 404-233-6738.

KIANG GALLERY New Work, exhibition of works by Jim Waters. 1923 Peachtree Road. Through Dec. 1. Tues.-Fri. 10:30-5:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-351-5477.

LOWE GALLERY Works by Robyn Michalow and Felice Sharp. 75 Bennett St. Through Nov. 23. 404-352-8114.

MARCIA WOOD GALLERY Paintings Adrift, Jeff Dick’s work while staying in Dublin, Ireland. 1831 B Peachtree Road. Through Nov. 30. 404-351-3930.

MATRE GALLERY Americans, Steve Penley’s new works. 75 Bennett St. Through Dec. 3. 404-350-8399.

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. Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East, exhibit of ancient Egyptian funerary art. 571 S. Kilgo St. Through Jan. 6, 2002. Tues.-Sat. 10-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 404-727-4282.

OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART Living with Art: Georgia Collects the Masters, exhibition of works from prominent Georgia collections includes works by Picasso, Dali, Whistler and Bradford. 4484 Peachtree Road. Through Dec. 9. Tues.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. 404-364-8555.

PHIPPS PLAZA Challenges Met, art show featuring over 30 artists with physical challenges and seniors including Orien Catledge, Paula Buford, Rusty Redfern. Through Nov. 19. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m. 404-378-6118.

RAYMOND LAWRENCE GALLERY Fallen, exhibition of new work by Mark Dylan Hyde. 75 Bennett St. Through Dec. 29. Tues.-Fri. 11-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-352-5058.

REED GALLERY Red Blues, jazzy works by Clifford Bailey. 75 Bennett St. Through Dec. 1. 404-351-8872.

REINIKE GALLERY Celebration in Paint, mixed-media abstract paintings by Henry Callahan. Sole e Ombra, black and white photographs by Mario DiGirolamo. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. 789 Miami Circle. Through Nov. 17. Mon.-Sat. 10-5 p.m. 404-364-0490.

SCHATTEN GALLERY The Third Eye: Images of Ritual India, color photographs and video clips by Emory faculty, students and alumni chronicle research in India. Main Gallery, Woodruff Library, 540 Asbury Circle, Emory. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. noon- 8 p.m. Free. 404-727-6861.

SHOWCASE SCHOOL Un-obvious Images, exhibit of color photographs of nature by Billy Newman. In conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography. 1135 Sheridan Road. Through Dec. 13. 404-325-7676.

SPELMAN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF FINE ART Through These Eyes: The Photographs of P.H. Polk, exhibit of the artists’ photographs. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center. Through April 13, 2002. Tues.-Fri. 10-4 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-215-2583.

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

SWAN COACH HOUSE George Beattie: Portraits and Landscapes from the 1950s to the 1990s, exhibit of over 40 years of the artists works. 3130 Slaton Drive. Through Nov. 24. 404-266-2636.

THOMAS DEANS & CO. A Life on Paper: Drawings & Watercolors by Randolph Schwabe, from the collection of his daughter, Alice, Lady of Barnes. 75 Bennett St. Through Dec. 8. Tues.-Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-352-3778.

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

VESPERMANN GLASS GALLERY Mindscapes & Naturescapes: Ralph Mossman & Mary Mullaney, works reminiscent of op art and modern adaptation of century-old cameos. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through Dec. 31. 404-266-0102.

YOUNG BLOOD GALLERY Loser, works by Wade Thompson, Scott Herron, Mike Steed, Kenny Dread, Peter Rentz, David Merten, Randall J. Lane and Faxwars. 629 Glenwood Ave. Through Nov. 25. Call for hours. 404-627-0393.??