Arts Agenda November 28 2001

Comedy
PUNCHLINE Flip Orley headlines with his blend of hypnosis and comedy. 290 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs. Nov. 29-Dec. 2. Thurs. 8:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8 and 10:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 p.m. $12.50-$16.50. 404-252-0394.

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.

Dance
FULL RADIUS DANCE The Snow Waltz and Other Dances with special guests SALSAtlanta. 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 3 and 8 p.m. $8-$20. 404-724-9663.

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

SEVERAL DANCERS CORE Messiah, set to Handel’s music and choreographed by Sue Schroeder. 14th Street Playhouse, Mainstage, 173 14th St. Dec. 2. 2 p.m. $12-$15. 404-373-4154.

Music
ADVENT CONCERT Norman Mackenzie conducts with the ASO Chamber Chorus. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Dec. 2. 3 p.m. $12-$32. 404-733-4900.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA David Runnicles conducts with Yefim Bronfman on piano. Mozart’s “Symphony No. 25,” “Piano Concerto No. 24,” “Symphony No. 36.” $19-$57. Nov. 29-Dec. 1. 8 p.m. David Runnicles conducts New Mornings. Mozart’s “Symphony No. 25,” “Symphony No. 36.” Nov. 30. 11 a.m. $22-$32. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St.404-733-4900.

EMORY CHAMBER ENSEMBLES Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Road, Emory. Nov. 29. 8:15 p.m. Free. 404-727-6887.

EMORY JAZZ ENSEMBLE Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Road, Emory. Dec. 4. 8:15 p.m. Free. 404-727-6887.

GEORGIA PERIMETER CHORALE Cole Auditorium, Clarkston campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston. Nov. 29. 8 p.m. Free. 404-299-4136.

GEORGIA PERIMETER JAZZ ENSEMBLE Clarkston campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston. Dec. 3. 8 p.m. Free. 404-299-4136.

MESSIAH Peachtree Christian Church Sanctuary Choir, the International Children’s Choir, selected members of the ASO and soloists with Rev. Jim Bell, conductor present Handel’s piece. Peachtree Christian Church, intersection of Peachtree & Spring St. Dec. 2. 11 a.m. 404-876-5535, ext. 302.

MOREHOUSE/SPELMAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT Morehouse and Spelman glee clubs perform in 75th annual Christmas concert. Fri. and Sun. Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Morehouse College. Sat. Sisters Chapel, Spelman College. Nov. 30-Dec. 2. 8 p.m. 404-215-2680.

Spoken Word
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.

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.

Theater: openings
BURNING INSECTS Public reading of new short plays by Working Title Playwrights, eight 10-minute pieces. Dad’s Garage Theater, 280 Elizabeth St. Dec. 2. 7 p.m. Free. 404-523-3141.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, SOUTHERN STYLE An adaptation from the original Charles Dickens’ novel by David Thomas & Nancy Knight. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. Nov. 29-Dec. 21. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $16-$22. 770-469-1105.

THE GOOD DOCTOR DramaTech presents Neil Simon’s tribute play to Chekhov-based upon some of his stories. Dean Dull Theater, Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, Georgia Tech. Nov. 30-Dec. 8. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $4-$8. 404-894-2745.

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER 1930 irreverent comedy about an obnoxious house guest. Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. Nov. 30-Dec. 23. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10-$18. 770-396-1726.

OUT OF THE DARK A soulful theater workshop production of storytelling, music and dance. The story of one woman’s plight to heal from domestic abuse. Davage Auditorium, Clark Atlanta University. solitude@phayze.com. Fri.-Sun. Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $15-$35.

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.

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

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.

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE Southside Theatre Guild presents this comedy, drama. Fairburn. Through Dec. 1. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $10-$12. 770-969-0956.

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.

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. Through 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.

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.

Visual arts: openings
APACHE CAFE Exhibit of Sean LaMont’s black & white drawings. Opening reception Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. 64 3rd St. Dec. 3-9. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 404-876-5436.

ATLANTA PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP GALLERY Southern Exposure 2001, showcasing original prints by Kerry Stuart Coppin, Gerard Lange, Michael Marshall, Terri Mimms, Laura Noel, Judith Pishnery, Ron Rubino, Steve Thackston. Opening reception Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. 660 9th St. Through Feb. 1. Wed.-Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-877-1144.

BARBARA ARCHER GALLERY Snowman People, works by Scott Griffin and Clint Griffin. Opening reception Nov. 30, 7-9 p.m. 1123 Zonolite Road. Dec. 1-Jan. 19. 404-815-1545.

BENNETT STREET GALLERY Holiday salon featuring Holly Hauser, Linda James, Verlie Lemon, Barbara Bailey-Porter, Linda Ellen Price, Tiffany Williams. Opening reception Nov. 30, 7-9 p.m. 22 Bennett St. Nov. 30-Dec. 21. Mon.-Fri. 10-5 p.m.; Sat. 11-5 p.m. 404-352-8775.

EYEDRUM Lost Places, Found Spaces, installation by Deborah Kaszovitz with sound collaboration by Jeff Rackley. Opening reception Dec. 1, 8-10 p.m. 290 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 8. Dec. 1-Jan. 5. Wed.-Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-522-0655.

GALLERY SKLO Shadows & Light, black and white photography of Runn Turner. Opening reception Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m. 75 Bennett St. Through Jan. 4. 404-350-9763.

GSU SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN GALLERIES Mutual Kinesis, photographic project by GSU graduate student Matt Pettigrew. Opening reception Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m. Corner of Peachtree Center Ave. and Gilmer St. Through Dec. 7. Mon.-Fri. 10-6 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-651-0930.

KOOL KORNER GALLERY My Life as a Rat, photographic images by Clark Brown. 341-A 14th St. Dec. 1-2. 1-4 p.m. 404-876-1507.

LOWE GALLERY Works by James Harvard, Donald Sultan and Kathleen Morris. Opening reception Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m. 75 Bennett St. Nov. 30-Dec. 28. 404-352-8114.

MIRTHFUL MUDMAKERS Holiday Shindig and Sale featuring “Kitchen Studio,” “Studio #102”. Little Five Points Community Center, 1083 Austin Ave. Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Fri. 7-10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-815-1545.

OUTWRITE BOOKSTORE & COFFEEHOUSE Stripes, exhibit of works by Atlanta artist Richard Melvin. Opening reception Nov. 29, 7:30-9 p.m. 991 Piedmont Ave. Nov. 29-Jan. 31, 2002. 404-607-0082.

PAIDEIA SCHOOL Paideia Art Visions, exhhibition of arts and crafts works including Laura Fons, Ian Nichols, Georgia Nagel, Kristi Hanna and Tom Yankus. 1509 Ponce de Leon Ave. Dec. 1-2. Sat. 10-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. 404-687-8430.

SPRUILL GALLERY Holiday artist market. Opening Nov. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. Nov. 30-Dec. 24. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 770-394-4019.

SWAN COACH HOUSE GALLERY Prints by Georgia Artists: A Holiday Show, exhibit of prints by Radcliffe Bailey, Cheryl Goldsleger, Kogo Griffin and Diane Kempler including others. Opening reception Nov. 29, 6-8 p.m. 3130 Slaton Drive. Nov. 29-Jan. 12, 2002. Tues.-Sat. 10-4 p.m. 404-266-2636.

WILLIAM BREMAN JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM The Artist Who Inspired the Children’s Drawings of Terezin, North American premiere of works by Friedl Dicker-Brandeis. Opening reception Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Selig Center, Marlene J. and William A. Schwartz Gallery, 1440 Spring St. Dec. 2-March 10, 2002. 404-870-7684.

WOOD IS WONDERFUL ART GALLERY Artwork by Bobby Bannarn. Opening reception Dec. 1. 2805-B East Point St., East Point. Dec. 1-Dec. 28. 404-209-9404.

Visual arts: continuing
ANTHONY ARDAVIN GALLERY Ascension, new works by David Kidd. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through 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. Through Dec. 2. Exhibit of Susan Blix’s paintings. Through Dec. 30. 64 3rd St. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 404-876-5436.

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.

ARTS FOR ALL GALLERY Holiday Art Sale 2001, includes arts and crafts works by many local artists. Reception Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. 57 Forsyth St. Through Dec. 14. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. 404-221-1270, ext. 202.

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 Figure, works by Kevin Taylor and Ryan Lincicome. 107 Luckie St., 2nd floor. Through Dec. 2. 404-522-2709.

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 Our Father’s World, joint exhibit of Orrin and Margaret Morris. Opening reception Dec. 2, 3-5 p.m. 910 Center St., Olde Town, Conyers. Through Jan. 4, 2002. Mon.-Fri. 11-2:15 p.m. 770-922-3143.

CITY GALLERY EAST 15th Annual National Arts Program, showcasing the artistic talents of musical employees. City Hall East, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. Through Jan. 4, 2002. 404-817-6983.

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.

CONNELL GALLERY Ring Interpretations, invitational exhibition of rings by American studio art jewelers. 333 Buckhead Ave. Through Dec. 24. 404-261-1712.

THE CONTEMPORARY Rear Window and Masking, solo projects from Charles Nelson and Jerome Moorman featuring works by David Lynch, Andres Serrano and others. Project Nine Eleven, 5000 coth strips with names of those who died on Sept. 11. 535 Means St. Through Jan. 12, 2002. 404-688-1970.

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.

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. 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.

GSU STUDENT UNIVERSITY CENTER GALLERY I>Mater, works by Thomasine Bradford. Through Dec. 7. 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 Bentwood Furniture: Gift of Sara and Paul Steinfeld is an exhibit of 12 Austrian furniture pieces in the decorative arts collection. Through Dec. 2. Winslow Homer and the Critics: Forging a National Art in the 1870s, more than 50 of the artist’s most famous paintings and watercolors. Monet: A View from the River’‘, exhibit of 11 of Claude Monet’s paintings of the Seine. 1280 Peachtree St. N.E. 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.

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. This opening is also the unveiling of the New Egyptian Galleries. 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.

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, photographs from the Paul R. Jones collection. 350 Spelman Lane, SW. Through April 13, 2002. Tues.-Fri. 10-4 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-215-2583.??

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