Arts Agenda January 16 2002

Classical Music
Atlanta Baroque Orchestra Variety of chamber music from different countries and periods performed on copies of historical instruments including Georg Philipp Telemann’s “Quartet in d minor for two flutes, bassoon and continuo” and “Quartet in G major”. Sat., Jan. 19, 8:15 p.m. $25. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 1790 LaVista Road. 770-537-0744.

DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Annual children’s concert featuring Drakestail, Looney Tunes Overture, selections from Annie, America the Beautiful and others. Sun., Jan. 20, 3 p.m. $4-$5. Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus, 555 North Indian Creek Drive. 404-299-4341.

Fine Arts Quartet Hayden’s Quartet Opus 77 no. 1 and the Quartet by Georgia Antheil. Sun., Jan. 20, 3 p.m. $6-$20. William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, Selig Center, 1440 Spring St. 404-870-7684.

Laments, Meditations, Dreams and Delights Harpsichordist David Buice performance includes lautenwerke and clavichord. Tue., Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. $10, $5 for museum members. Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-364-8555.

Merry Widow English operetta depicting the light-hearted tale of political and amorous intrigue in Parisien high society. Performed by the London City Opera. Fri., Jan. 18, 8 p.m. $44. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St., Georgia Tech. 404-651-1234.

Philip on Film Woodruff Arts Center and the Fox Theatre present Philip Glass, renowned composer, with scores to several movies. Music performed live along with movies. Jan. 20-26. Call for times and details. $20-$35. $100 for all five events. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

Comedy
Aurora Theatre Bric Players. Experience and participate in the improv acts. Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. $8. 3087-B Main St, Duluth. 770-476-7926.

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

Kudzu Playhouse 2nd Base Comedy Troupe. Roswell’s resident comedy troupe featuring improv and sketch comedy. Saturdays, 10:30 p.m.-12 a.m. $5. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

Red Chair Theater The Harold. Atlanta’s only longform comedy improv troupe takes on the classic style of the Harold. Fri., Sat., 10:30 p.m. $5-$10. JaCKPie. Two-man longform improv show by Chris Pierce and Jim Karwisch. Saturdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 30. $10. 662 11th St. 404-872-4242.

The Punchline Craig Shoemaker. Headlining as his sex-crazed persona, the LoveMaster. Jan. 18, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Jan. 19, 7 p.m.,9 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Jan. 20, 7 p.m. $22. 290 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

Whole World Theatre Whole World Theatre. One of the oldest improv company’s in town. Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. $10-$19.50. 1214 Spring St. 404-817-0880.

Museums
Apex Museum African-American panoramic experience. Exhibit features American-African history beginning with the arrival of the first enslaved Africans and other exhibits. Mon.-Sun. $2-$3. 135 Auburn Ave. 404-523-2739.

Atlanta History Museum Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000. Permanent exhibit. Devoted to urban and suburban history, features 118-seat theater, discovery areas, special events facilities and cafe. Mon.-Sun. $10 for adults. 130 West Paces Ferry Road. 404-814-4000.

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. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 23. $3. Treasures from the Smithsonian: A First Look. Terra cotta sculptures by Tamil Nadu artists from southern India. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 23. $3. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower. 404-688-2467.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Permanent exhibit. The museum is home to a world of dinosaurs, artifacts, interactive science displays, wildlife, IMAX films and more. View a number of permanent and special exhibitions that teach about earth’s history, the environment and human culture. Mon.-Sun. 767 Clifton Road. 404-929-6300.

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Mike Flaherty. Collection of nature photographs by the artist. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through April 22. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-5450.

High Museum of Art College Night Unplugged. View A Passion for Renoir: Five Great Paintings from the Clark Art Institute and hear Heidi Hensley, Chuck Carrier of Marathon and Another Man Down. Cash bar, door prizes, poetry reading. Fri., Jan. 18, 7 p.m. Free with student id. $8. A Passion for Renoir: Five Great Paintings from the Clark Art Institute. Five rarely loaned masterpieces by Renoir on loan including a self-portrait and four paintings of women. Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 24. $4-$8. 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4444.

High Museum of Art Folk Art & Photography Gallery New Treasures, Old Favorites: American Self-Taught Art from the High. Presentation of 35 works from recent acquisitions along with popular favorites from the folk art collection. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 13. Free. Pictures Tell the Story: Ernest C. Withers. Exhibit documents the fight for justice in the Civil Rights movement and promoted social change. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Continues through April 13. Free. 30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. 404-577-6940.

The King Center Civil rights memorabilia and artifacts. Established by Corretta Scott King to preserve the legacy and continue the work of her late husband, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose crypt is located in the reflecting pool of the center. Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 449 Auburn Ave. 404-524-1956.

Margaret Mitchell House & Museum Permanent exhibit and tours. Exclusive photographs and archival exhibits that begin to tell the story of Margaret Mitchell beyond Gone With The Wind. Memorabilia from the Herb Bridges collection and the doorway of Tara from the movie set. Mon.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $9-$12. 990 Peachtree St. 404-249-7015.

Michael C. Carlos Museum Permanent collection. Largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast with objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East and the ancient Americas. Collections of 19th and 20th-century sub-Saharan African art and European and American works on paper from the Renaissance to the present. Sundays, 12-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 donation. 571 S. Kilgo St. 404-727-4282.

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Permanent Collection. Reflecting the diverse and international exhibits of past years including etchings by Camille Corot and August Rodin, photographs of Georgia O’Keefe by Todd Webb, paintings by Richard Maury and Francisco Roa, and a 14th century Buddha. Tue.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. Continues through March 15. 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-364-8555.

Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking Speaking Volumes: The Southeastern University Educators Book Arts Invitational. Selection of handmade books and book designs created by 15 teaching artists throughout the Southeast. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 22. 500 Tenth St. 404-894-6663.

SciTrek “Prehistoric Worlds-Backyard Discoveries”. The high-tech playground features more than 150 hands-on experiences. Visitors explore technology and science through video games, freezing shadows, new exhibit ZOOMzone. Mon.-Sun. $5-$7.50. 395 Piedmont Ave. 404-522-5500.

Southeastern Railway Museum Two trains in the exhibit hall. Over 70 pieces of retired railway rolling stock. Train rides aboard restored cabooses. Thur., Fri., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. $4-$6. 3595 Peachtree Road, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

Spelman College Museum Of Fine Art Through These Eyes: the Photographs of P.H. Polk. Photographs from the Paul R. Jones collection. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through April 13. 350 Spelman Lane. 404-215-2583.

William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Fine Arts Quartet. Hayden’s Quartet Opus 77 no. 1 and the Quartet by Georgia Antheil. Sun., Jan. 20, 3 p.m. $6-$20. The Artist Who Inspired the Children’s Drawings of Terezin. North American premiere of works by Friedl Dicker-Brandeis. Tue.-Sat. Continues through March 10. Selig Center, 1440 Spring St. 404-870-7684.

Spoken Word
Apache Cafe Free Forum Exchange. Spoken-word, poetry, performance art and jazz performances by Black Rice. Hosted by Son-Christopher. Sundays, 9 p.m. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Fihankra Cultural Center Experimental Spoken Word Performance, E.S.P. Hosted by Yohannes Sharriff, providing an exploratory space for the local spoken-word movement. Wednesdays. 840 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. 404-752-6030.

Java Monkey Open-mic. Sundays, 8:30 p.m. 205 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-378-5002.

Kaya Wind Down Wednesday: live jazz, spoken word, poetry. Wednesdays. 1068 Peachtree St. 404-874-4460.

Mr. Delicious Eboni Productions. Inspirational open-mic spoken word and poetry hosted by Ntellect. Thursdays, 8-10 p.m. $1.50 for bottled beer, $2.50 glass of wine. 1524 Church St., Decatur. 770-981-6542.

N’jia Word of Mouth. Spoken word and poetry. Contact Semba. poetpeace@hotmail.com. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 753 Edgewood Ave. 404-874-7707.

Park Avenue South Soul Purpose. Deep soul, acid jazz, and spoken word presented by Power Move Partners and Hosted by Dr. Tiy-e Muhammed. Fridays, 5-10 p.m. Continues through July 2. $5. 770-621-5724.

The Poetry Planet Thursday Night Vibe Sessions. Thursdays. 404-221-0036.

Royal Peacock Infinite Possibilities. Live band and dj open-mic with spoken word, hip-hop, soul and reggae. Wednesdays, 9 p.m. 186 Auburn Ave. 404-668-5444.

Shark Bar Urban Spotlight. Spoken word artists accompanied by live musicians. Open Mic. Beginning Feb. 12. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. $5. 571 Peachtree St. NE. 404-815-8333.

Theater: Openings
Cat on a Hot Tin Streetcar Remounting of Agatha’s original shows parodying Tennessee Williams’ plays in a dinner theater format. Tue.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through April 17. $42.50-$50. Agatha’s-A Taste of Mystery, 693 Peachtree St. 404-875-4321.

The Emperor’s New Clothes Kudzu Children’s Playhouse presents the children’s show based on Hans Christian Anderson’s tale. Sat., Sun., 2 p.m. Continues through March 3. $7. Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

Faith Healer Theatre Gael presents Brian Friel’s play about three characters wanderings through Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 10. $15-$20. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-876-9762.

Father of the Bride Comedy about a father who doesn’t think anyone is good enough for his daughter. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. $10-$14. Little General/Cobb Community Playhouse, 2060 Lowe Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

My Mother’s Hand Original one-woman show written and performed by Jamie Cotton about growing up, coming out, falling in love and loving life. Wed., Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. $10. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-523-7647.

Warts Part of Essential Theatre’s 2002 Festival of New American Theatre, world premiere of Bill Gibson’s (Alpharetta resident) drama about growing up in 1950s Philadelphia. Playing in repertory Jan. 16-Feb. 3. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 and 7 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Theater: Ongoing
A-Sleuthing We Will Go Original mystery dinner theater with a holiday theme. Tue.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 16. $42.50-$50. Agatha’s-A Taste of Mystery, 693 Peachtree St. 404-875-4321.

The Baroque Opera The Forman Brothers of the Czech Republic present this piece based upon an 18th century Czech folk opera. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 20. $16. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street. 404-873-3391.

Bee-Luther-Hatchee Presented by Actor’s Express, Shelita Burns is an African-American book editor who receives a mysterious manuscript which receives awards upon being published. Shelita is on a quest to meet the elusive author. Preview performance Jan. 10, $10. Call for exact times. $20-$25. King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

Betty’s Summer Vacation Part of Essential Theatre’s 2002 Festival of New American Theatre, Christopher Durang’s comedy and winner of the Obie Award for Best Play. In repertory through Feb. 1. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 and 7 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Book of Days Part of Essential Theatre’s 2002 Festival of New American Theatre and winner of the Best Play Award from the American Theater Critics Assoc., Lanford Wilson’s drama about social, religious and personal conflicts in small town America. Performing in repertory, Jan. 9-Feb. 3. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 and 7 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

CATS After ending its 18-year run in NYC, the Andrew Lloyd Weber musical comes to Atlanta. Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 20. $20-$50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

Clue Comedy adapted from the movie based on the board game. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Feb. 3, 5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. $14-$18. Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

the doll plays Inspired by a true story, the play weaves puppetry and live actors into a vivid reflection on the (after)life of Lenon Holder Hoyte, an avid collector of dolls. In repertory with Bee-Luther-Hatchee. Call for exact times. $20-$25. King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-885-9933.

Girl Meets Girl Set in San Francisco, the comedy portrays two women and their wild relationship. Backstage of 7 Stages. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 20. $15. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 770-621-4622.

Hamlet Shakespeare’s tale of something rotten in the state of Denmark. Jan. 3-4 preview ($12). Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. $10-$26.50. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Off-Broadway musical comedy about dating, romance, marriage, lovers and more. Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 27. $20-$30. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-584-7450.

JaCKPie Two-man longform improv show by Chris Pierce and Jim Karwisch. Saturdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 30. $10. Red Chair Theater, 662 11th St. 404-872-4242.

mylady|malady Jack in the Black Box presents the “Outside the Box” series, a cabaret style show with a play by Tennessee Williams, commentaries from David Ives and Jean-Claude van Itallie, plus new works. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 9. $10-$12. Art Farm, 835 Wylie St. 404-688-5787.

Peachtree Battle * World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through Feb. 24. $20. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

Pinocchio 3.5 High-tech version of the family favorite in Eric Coble’s fantasy styled account of the Pinocchio story including a giant computer screen set and Japanese animation costumes. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. $12.50-$15. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Rainforest Adventures Jon Ludwig’s educational look at the earth’s oldest living ecosystem. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.,12 p.m. & 2 p.m.; Sundays, 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Continues through March 17. $10. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street. 404-873-3391.

Shirley Valentine One-woman show featuring Jill Jane Clements as a middle-class English housewife contemplating her commonplace life in a bittersweet comedy. Jan. 9, 10:30 a.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Jan. 12, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m.; Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 20. $14.50-$31. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell. 770-641-1260.

The Sound of Music Barnbuster Musicals opens Rodgers and Hammerstein’s story of the romance of a widowed sea captain and a lively nun turned governess to his seven children. Fridays, 7 p.m.; Jan. 12, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Feb. 2. $10-$14. Little General/Cobb Community Playhouse, 2060 Lowe Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

Wait Until Dark Frederick Knott’s suspenseful thriller about a blind woman and a merciless killer. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. $12-$18. Neighborhood Playhouse, 430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur. 404-373-5311.

Visual Arts: Openings
Abernathy Arts Center Gallery North Fulton Regional Juried Art Exhibition. Art works by 41 artists throughout the state of Georgia selected for this juried exhibition. Opening reception Jan. 18, 6-9 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 254 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs. 404-303-6172.

City Gallery Chastain Un/Natural Selection. Multimedia exhibit of 10 Georgia artists including Lisa Alembik, Susan Cipcic, Kyle Dillehay, Tim Hunter, Jill Larson, Michael Murrell, Bill Nixon, Julie Stuart, Matthew Sugarman and Angela Willcocks. Opening reception Jan. 17, 6-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Continues through March 7. 135 W. Wieuca Road. 404-257-1804.

Clark Atlanta University Galleries A Congo Chronicle: Patrice Lumumba in Urban Art. Exhibit of 70 examples of popular paintings that portray the life and death of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Congo. Opening reception Jan. 20, 3-5 p.m. Through March 15. 223 James P. Brawley Drive, Clark Atlanta University. 404-880-8095.

Eclectic Electric Gallery Art of Kristopher Lamey. Exhibit of new sculpture, lighting and photography from the artist of Ugoki designs. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 1. 1393 N. Highland Ave. 404-875-2840.

Galerie Timothy Tew Gregory Decker, Anthony Ardavin. Exhibit of new paintings by the artists. Opening reception Jan. 18, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 16. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-869-0511.

Genema Gallery Southern Landscapes. Exhibit of colored pencil drawings by William Evans. Opening reception Jan. 19, 7-9 p.m. Sundays, 12-1 p.m. Continues through March 3. Christ Church Presbyterian, 81 Peachtree Park Drive. 404-687-0488.

Georgia State School of Art & Design Flavio Garciandia. Exhibit of the Cuban-born artist’s paintings. Opening reception Jan. 17, 6-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Feb. 15. 44 Courtland St. 404-651-0489.

Kennesaw State University Center Italian Paintings of the XV-XVIII Centuries. Exhibit of paintings from the Bob Jones University Museum including Il Tintoretto, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Guido Reni, Vincenzo Catena, Carlo Dolci and others. Opening reception Jan. 16, 7-9 p.m. Through March 9. Kennesaw.

Marcia Wood Gallery Eric Blum, Frances Barth. Two solo exhibits, encaustic paitings by Blum and paintings by Barth. Opening reception Jan. 18, 7-9 p.m. Through Feb. 23. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-351-3930.

Sandler Hudson Gallery Fountain of Age. Exhibit of Carmon Coangelo’s multi-layered prints, drawings and mixed-media works. Opening reception Jan. 18, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

Suntrust Plaza Silk Roads II: Glen Kaufman’s Exploration in Fiber Art. Lower level gallery exhibition of the artist’s work. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through April 11. 303 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Swan Coach House Gallery The Arrangement of Things: New Work by Deanna Sirlin. Exhibit of oil paintings, mixed-media drawings and glass sculptures. Opening reception Jan. 17, 6-8 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through March 2. 3130 Slaton Drive. 404-266-2636.

Visual Arts: Ongoing
Abstein Gallery Season of Color. More than 300 new pieces in various media created by 40 Southern artists. Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 558 14th St. 404-772-8020.

Allen Ashton Gallery Passages. Women in Focus present 65 photographic images of 25 artists’ response to the subject of passages. Including works by Lee Anne White, Virginia Twinam Smith and Lesley Ann Price. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Feb. 5. 395 S. Atlanta St., Roswell. 770-518-7357.

Art Institute of Atlanta Art Directors club 80th annual Awards Exhibition. Work of gold and silver medalists of this internationaly awards competition open to the public. Opening reception Jan. 17, 5-7 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 8. 3376 Peachtree Rd. NE. 404-266-2662.

ART Station Mark Wolfe, Living Spaces. Anthology of black and white photography by Wolfe. Exhibit of recent oil paintings by Helen DeRamus. Through April 5. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

Artists’ Atelier Of Atlanta Winterfest. Exhibit features abstract creations by Pame Sawyer and gouache by Melinda Wagnon. Through March 8. 800 Miami Circle, Suite 200. 404-231-5999.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery Winners Circle 2002: A Celebration of Excellence. Third annual exhibition of works by award winners of the Atlanta Artists Center 2001 juried shows featuring new works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, photography and sculpture. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through Feb. 8. 2979 Grandview Ave. 770-951-9287.

Atlanta Financial Center Searching for Light: Collages by Ben Rea. Exhibit of Atlanta artist’s landscapes and portraits. South Tower Lobby. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through March 16. 3333 Peachtree Road. 404-816-9777.

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. Wed.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Feb. 1. 660 9th St. 404-877-1144.

Ballroom Studios Displaced. Site-specific installation by Jen Vanderpool. Sat., Sun., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 27. 107 Luckie St., 2nd floor. 404-522-2709.

Bank of America Plaza Ironworkers and the Construction of the Bank of America Plaza: Photographs by Dennis O’Kain. Exhibition of photographs by the artist of the construction of the building in which it is being displayed. Jan. 10-31. 600 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Bennett Street Gallery Yasharel Manzy. Exhibit of the artist’s paintings. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 1. 22 Bennett St. 404-352-8775.

Center Street Arts Gallery Alan Casey. Celebrating the South, exhibit of landscape and nature photographer’s work. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Continues through March 1. 910 Center St, Conyers. 770-922-3143.

Fay Gold Gallery Jerry N. Uelsmann, Tom Seghi. Exhibit of 30 photographs by Uelsmann and paintings by Seghi. Through Feb. 5. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

Gallery Of The Unitarian Universalist Congregation Cathy Ehrler, Greg Holzhauer. Still-life, florals, landscapes and abstract watercolors. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Continues through Jan. 30. Various works. Watercolors, acrylics, sculpture, pastels and photography by members of the congregation. Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. 911 Cliff Valley Way. 404-634-5134.

Gallery SKLO LIFE Evolved. Exhibition of new works by Michael Schoffield. Previewing the new paper pieces of Bo Zang. Opening reception Jan. 11, 6-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Continues through March 1. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-9763.

Heaven Blue Rose thou Art. Exhibit of new works by Margaret Newton including paintings, drawings and sculptures. Through Mar. 1. 934 Canton Road, Roswell. 770-642-7380.

Hudgens Center For The Arts The American Family Quilt. Paintings by Atlanta artist Pat Drew. Works by Laura Leiden in the Kistner Atrium. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Jan. 30. Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 770-623-6002.

Kennesaw State University Center Black Artists from Georgia from the Collection of the Tubman African American Museum. Exhibit of works by Amalia Amaki, Benny Andrews, George Andrews, Radcliffe Bailey, Beverly Buchanan, Walter Ellison, Ana Bel Lee and Cedric Smith. Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. Kennesaw. 770-499-3223.

Lenox Square Rolling Stone Press: Lithographs by Georgia Artists. Artwalk exhibit pays tribute to the first and only professional hand lithography workshop in Atlanta including prints by Benny Andrews, Michael Ellison, Stefanie Jackson, Barbara Shreiber and Howard Finster. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m. Continues through March 24.

Lowe Gallery Dale Chihuly. Exhibit of the world’s most celebrated glass artist in his largest commerical gallery show ever. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 23. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-8114.

Matre Gallery Tom Key. Never Seen Again: Photography from Another Place, exhibit of the artist’s photography of Peru as well as Hawaii, Boston, London and the Caribbean. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 4. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-8399.

Momus Gallery Submerged. Exhibit of Lisa Jordan’s photography exploring humor and scientific photography. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 1. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse Stripes. Exhibit of works by Atlanta artist Richard Melvin. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 31. 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082.

The Radial Cafe Malta: the Island of the Calypso. Exhibit of photographs by Fiona Buttigieg. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 31. 1530 DeKalb Ave. 404-523-1647.

Roswell Visual Arts Center & Gallery Fiber: New Angles. Works by Barbara Thurman Butler, Patsy Eckman, Pat Farr, Vita Marie Lovett, Judy Simmons, Pat Stettler. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 18. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770-594-6122.

Solomon Projects * New Sculpture. Works by Lynda Grimm. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Jan. 19. 1037 Monroe Drive. 404-875-7100.

Spruill Gallery Heart Melodies: African American Quilts Made in Georgia. Exhibit of a collection of quilts by Georgia quiltmakers. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 16. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road. 770-394-4019.

Swissotel Enrique Sanchez. Retrospective, exhibit of the artist’s work. Through Jan. 31. 3391 Peachtree Road. 404-365-6444.

Thomas Deans & Co. Art from Three Centuries: the Winter 2002 Exhibition. Paintings, drawings and sculpture by 20th century and contemporary artists as well as watercolors, drawings and oil paintings of the 18th and 19th centuries. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-3778.

Wood Is Wonderful Art Gallery Human Struggle for Form and Balance. Exhibit of Qareeb Irfaan Nashid’s sculpture. Through Jan. 31. 2805-B East Point St, East Point. 404-209-9404.