Arts Agenda May 22 2002

Classical Music
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Robert Spano conducts Atlanta resident Alvin Singleton’s new choral work, “PraiseMaker,” as well as Mendelssohn and Logesang. May 23, 8 p.m.; May 24, 8 p.m.; May 25, 8 p.m. $19-$52. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

North Georgia Symphony “United We Stand,” inaugural concert including Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” and Sousa’s “the Stars and Stripes Forever”. Sat., May 25, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. $12-$18. Brookwood High School, 1255 Dogwood Road, Snellville. 678-376-2276.

Comedy
Art Farm Culture Barn Show. Original creator and producer of the Lucky Yates Talk Show at Dad’s Garage Theater presents another live talk show format. Every other Saturday, 11 p.m. 835 Wylie St. 404-584-2078.

Dad’s Garage Theater Comedy improv. Thursdays, 10:30 p.m. $5-$10. Dr. Bob Frapple’s Improv Psychiatry. Improv comedy that helps, hurts and heals. Fridays, 10:30 p.m. $10. TheatreSports. Atlanta’s popular improv comedy show. Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. $10. Lucky Yates Talk Show. Atlanta’s only live talk show. March 30 includes Nova Performance Group and Lane and Clark Howard. Last Saturday of every month, 12 a.m. Continues through June 29. Tickets are based on a roll of the die. Free-$5. 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

N’jea Open-mic. A home for seasoned and up-and- coming comics. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. $3-$5. 753 Edgewood Ave. 404-874-7707.

Red Chair Theater Comedy Response Unit. Atlanta’s only longform improv troupe performs its own brand of improv. Fri., Sat., 10:30 p.m. $5-$10. 662 11th St. 404-872-4242.

Whole World Theatre Award-winning improv comedy theater. Second Troupe on Tues. Main stage on Thurs.-Sat. Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 8 p.m. $10-$19.50. 1214 Spring St. 404-817-0880.

Dance
Atlanta School of Performing Arts Choreographer’s Corner: Live to Dance, showcase of contemporary works by local and regional choreographers including Russian ballet masters Andrei Ustinov and Elan Martinson. Sat., May 25, 8 p.m. $15. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, 80 Forsyth St. 404-651-4727.

Museums
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center * Cock Fight. Cornel Rubino presents his visual treatise on petit bourgeois cruelty. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 1. Out There. Exhibit of six Atlanta artists who present eccentric, edgy, and original visions of the world. Including Karen Rich Beall, Ruth Dusseault, Gretchen Hupfel, Jill Larson, Matt Pettigrew, Angela Wilcocks. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 1. 535 Means St. 404-688-1970.

Atlanta International Museum African American Gardens and Yards in the Rural South. Exhibit of photographs depicting decorated gardens and yards which are culturally significant. Opening reception June 6, 5- 8 p.m. May 17-Aug. 2. 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.

Carter Center Declaration of Independence Road Trip. Multi-media exhibit involving an original, signed copy of the Declaration of Independence. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sundays, 12-4:45 p.m. Continues through July 5. 441 Freedom Parkway. 404-331-0296.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Ancient Empires, Syria: Land of Civilizations. Archaeological exhibit featuring prehistoric stone tools, cuneiform tablets, jewelry, sculpture and medieval manuscripts from the Near East. May 17-Sept 2. Danny Mudcat. Fri., May 24. 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. $10-$12. 767 Clifton Road. 404-929-6400.

High Museum of Art * Angela Willcocks: Thraxpat. Installation of local artist’s fluorescent creations and horsehair items in the High’s Robinson Atrium. Mon.-Sun. Continues through June 2. Sunday Studio. Drop-in event, no registration required. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Continues through May 26. Price included in museum admission: $4-$8. Visual Arts Workshop. Recommended for ages 6-12. Includes gallery tours and hands-on art activities. Registration required. Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 1-3 p.m. Continues through July 13. Cost included in museum admission: $4-$8. 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4444.

High Museum of Art Folk Art & Photography Gallery * Art Brut. Exhibit of “Raw art,” self-taught art popularized by French artist Jean Dubuffet from ABCD’s collection. May 17-Aug. 24. Diverse Works: Photographs from the High’s Collection. Exhibit features the work of eight contemporary photographers: Ralph Gibson, James Hinton, Robert Glenn Ketchum, Mark Klett, Nancy Marshall, Todd Walker, Alex Webb and Angela West. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 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 Andor Weininger: Beyond the Bauhaus. Exhibit of 15 of the artist’s watercolors and drawings ranging from 1928-1981. Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through July 1. Arts of India and the Himalayas: Recent Acquisitions. New permanent collection dedicated to Asian art with rotating exhibits focusing on Asia’s vast geography. Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Kente Weaving. Observe the technique of creating kente cloth during demonstrations by ghanaian master Weaver Jubilant Boakye Danquah. May 25, 12-4 p.m.; June 1, 12-4 p.m. 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. Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. $5 donation. 571 S. Kilgo St. 404-727-4282.

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia * Artists of the Heath Gallery, 1965 to 1998. Exhibit documenting over 32 years of the Heath Gallery’s contributions to Atlanta. May 17-June 30. Free. 1447 Peachtree St. 404-881-1109.

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. $5-$7.50. Student Art Show. APPLE Corps presents the annual art show for the South East (Young Artists) Enrichment Project. May 17-19. 395 Piedmont Ave. 404-522-5500.

Spelman College Museum Of Fine Art The Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art. Exhibit of more than 80 works by artists Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Aaron Douglas, Archibald Motley Jr., Henry Ossawa Tanner and others. Preview reception May 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Sept 14. 350 Spelman Lane. 404-215-2583.

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.

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

N’jea Soul Inspirations. Featured musical, poetic and soulful artistry. Fridays, 8 p.m. Continues through June 30. $5. Word of Mouth. Spoken word and poetry. Contact Semba. poetpeace@hotmail.com. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Words of Passion. Erotic spoken word and poetic expression for women. Fourth Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 30. 753 Edgewood Ave. 404-874-7707.

Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse Poetry Performances. Monthly poetry performances for local writers. Winners receive a $25 gift certificate. Every fourth Thursday at 7:30pm. Third Mon.-Sun. of every month. Continues through June 30. 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082.

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.

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.

Theater: Openings
Beautiful Thing * Play version of the popular movie about two boys who fall in love. Preview performances May 23-25, 8 p.m.; Sun. May 26, 7 p.m. $10. $20-$25. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

Henry V * The Victory Belles, an all-female theatrical theater company, presents Shakespeare’s history play. Mon.-Wed., 8 p.m. Continues through June 12. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

Impossible Marriage Atlanta Classical Theatre presents Beth Henley’s newest comedy. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through June 16. $10-$15. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

When a Jazz Record Skips Wild Women Theater Co. presents this play about four women discovering themselves. Sat., May 25, 8 p.m. West End Performing Arts Center, 945 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. 678-731-5596.

Words of Love * James Reynolds and Valerie Wildman of Days of Our Lives perform this two-person play. May 25, 7:30 p.m.; May 26, 3 p.m. $15-$20. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

Theater: Ongoing
Abundance Female parable by playwright Beth Henley. Part of the 2002 Spring Play Festival. In rep. May 15-June 8. Mon.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

The Body Detective Center for Puppetry Arts presents this whodunit musical about the human body. 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 June 19. $10. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street. 404-873-3391.

Boy Gets Girl * Horizon Theatre Company presents this drama about a blind date turned obsessive stalker. Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through May 19. $16-$25. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. 404-584-7450.

Breath, Boom Synchronicity Performance Group presents this story about a young girl who chooses a life of violence on the streets. Backstage Theatre. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through June 2. $15-$18. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-284-1151.

Dancing at Lughnasa * The Cobb Players present Brian Friel’s story of a group of sisters struggling in 1930s rural Ireland. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through June 15. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

A Delicate Balance * Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy by Edward Albee about six people’s tenuous relationships. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through June 9. $10-$20. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-523-7647.

Fair and Tender Ladies * Musical about the life of Ivy Rowe with music from the Appalachians. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through June 23. $17-$27. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

Glengarry Glen Ross Whole World Theatre presens David Mamet’s play about desperate real-estate salesmen-cum-con-artists. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through June 1. $15. Whole World Theatre, 1214 Spring St. 404-817-0880.

Illusions-Mask and Mime Theatre * Dramatic and comedic vignettes performed with elaborate, hand-carved masks. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 p.m. Continues through June 16. $7-$10. The MASK Center, 1083 Austin Ave., Studio 008. 404-982-9922.

In the Sweat American premiere of Naomi Wallace’s play about three outcast English kids holed up in an abandones synagogue. In rep. May 20-June 5. Mon.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Maybury R.I.P. Original dinner theater written by Nevanne Hensley based on America’s favorite sleepy town. Mon.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through July 24. $42.50-$50. Agatha’s-A Taste of Mystery, 693 Peachtree St. 404-875-4321.

Peachtree Battle * World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through Oct. 27. $20. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

Rock Ends Ahead Stage premiere of Lisa Scheslinger’s play that won the BBC International Playwriting Competition. Part of the 2002 Spring Play Festival. In rep. May 8-June 9. Mon.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Sleepwalkers Alliance Theatre Company presents this play by Jorge Ignacio Cortinas about the trials of contemporary Cuban life told through dreams. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Continues through May 19. $24-$30. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Social Security Comedy about a married couple who are art dealers. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through June 1. $12-$18. Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

The Sound of Music The story of the Trapp family singers peformed in dinner and dessert theatre. May 16-4, 7 p.m. $8-$15. Tucker First United Methodist Church. 770-938-3030.

Towards Zero Polk Street Players present this murder mystery by Agatha Christie. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; May 19, 5 p.m. Continues through May 19. $6-$12. Stellar Cellar Theatre, 161 Church Street, Marietta.

Woody Guthrie’s American Song Musical tribute to the traveling balladeer and author of This Land is Your Land. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 9. $21-$60. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Visual Arts: Openings
Anne Irwin Fine Art Spring Salon Show. Annual show introducing new artists. Closing reception. Mon., May 27, 2-5 p.m. 55 Bennett St. 404-352-1855.

Atlanta College of Art Gallery Cycle. Exhibit of J. Larson’s photography. Opening reception May 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tue.-Fri. Continues through June 22. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5052.

The Forum Arte...Italian Style. Exhibit of new works by local painters. Opening reception May 24, 7 p.m. Tue.-Fri. Continues through June 28. 1710 DeFoor Ave. 404-591-3814.

Kennesaw State University * Atlanta Master Photographers Show. Exhibit featuring 20 photographers including Frank Hunter, Corrinne Adams, Nancy Floyd, Charlie McCulllers, Richard Gess and others. Opening reception May 23, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Continues through June 27. 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-423-6203.

Kiang Gallery Recent work. Exhibit of mixed-media work by Nene Humphrey. Opening reception May 24, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through June 29. 1923 Peachtree Road. 404-351-5477.

Marcia Wood Gallery Ron Ehrlich. Exhibit of the painter’s work. Opening reception May 24, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 29. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-351-3930.

Sandler Hudson Gallery Comic Identities. Exhibit of Woody Cornwell’s mixed-media abstractions. Opening reception May 24, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through June 29. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

Sandy Springs Adult Education Center Art by Cleo. Exhibit featuring two Romanian women artists’ works on canvas, rock, wood and glass. Sun., May 26, 2 p.m. 6600 Roswell Road, Suite B.

Studioplex Shutter Release. Art at Work, a program benefiting at-risk youth, hosts this collection of photographs and eclectic mirror frams created by youth in the program. Opening reception May 23, 6-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through May 31. 659 Auburn Ave. 404-224-3454.

Temple Gallery Local Figures. Exhibit of works by Ashley Benton, Troy Eittreim, Jill Larson, Barbara Schreiber, Lisa Shinault and DeDe Spitz. Opening reception May 24, 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 30. 108 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-299-5441.

Vinson Gallery Going Dutch. Exhibit of original works on paper from the Netherlands. Opening reception May 23, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Thur., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Continues through June 29. 119 E. Court Square, #100, Decatur. 404-370-1720.

The White Space Pore. Exhibit of Alex White’s installation featuring painted panels. Opening reception May 23, 6-10 p.m. Sat., Sun., 2-8 p.m. Continues through June 23. Mattress Factory Lofts, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. 404-688-1892.

Visual Arts: Ongoing
American InterContinental University Gallery Collage. Exhibit of Atlanta artists working within the medium of collage. May 17-12. 333 Peachtree Rd., NE. 404-965-7514.

Anthony Ardavin Gallery The Same Voice. Exhibt of narrative paintings by Janet Fagan-Smith and Ron Richard. May 17-June 15. 309 Paces Ferry Road, #110. 404-233-9686.

Apache Cafe Dee Venzer. Exhibit of paintings by the artist. May 17-26. Imani Brown. Exhibit of paintings by the artist. May 20-26. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Apex Museum African American panoramic experience. Exhibit features African American history beginning with the arrival of the first enslaved Africans and other exhibits. $2-$3. Testimony Through Art. Exhibit for the World Court of Women Against War, for Peace including quilts, tapestries, photos, dolls,paintings and more. Mon.-Sat. Continues through June 30. 135 Auburn Ave. 404-523-2739.

artshow * Curb Appeal: the Marketing of Sprawl. Exhibit of Sam Hill’s photography of Atlanta sprawl. Thur.-Sat., 6-9 p.m. Continues through June 29. 314 N. Highland Ave. 404-524-1244.

Artwalk at Lenox Georgia Landscape Painters: From Realism to Abstraction. Exhibit of landscapes by five artists. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m. Continues through June 2. Lenox Mall.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery The Dogwood Show. Works by local artists. May 17-10. Color Schemes. Exhibit of works in various mediums by local artists. Judged by Roswell artist, Dale Rayburn. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through June 7. 2979 Grandview Ave. 770-951-9287.

Atlanta History Center Furniture of the American South: 1680-1830, the Colonial Williamsburg Collection. Exhibit of the works from the period. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 11. $7-$10. 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.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. $10 for adults. New York, September 11 by Magnum Photographers. Exhibit of documentary photography by members of the cooperative Magnum Photos. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. Continues through July 7. $7-$12. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. 404-814-4000.

Atlanta International Museum 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. African American Gardens and Yards in the Rural South. Exhibit of photographs depicting decorated gardens and yards which are culturally significant. Opening reception June 6, 5-8 p.m. May 17-Aug. 2. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower. 404-688-2467.

Atlanta Photography Group Gallery Georgia Photographers Only. Exhibit of photography showcasing the latest work by nine Georgia-based artists. Tue.-Sat. Continues through June 7. 660 9th St. 404-877-1144.

Atrium on Sweet Auburn Through the Eyes of Thornton Dial, Sr.. Exhibit of works by world renowned artist, Thornton Dial. May 17-June 14. 236 Auburn Ave. 404-524-7921.

Ayutthaya Gallery Textiles, Folk Art and Tribal Jewelry from Central and SE Asia. Exhibit of authentic folk and tribal art from Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Burma and Thailand. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through June 8. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. 404-888-6682.

Bank of America Plaza Poetic Images in Marble by John Kehoe. Exhibit of the artist’s sculptures. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Aug. 9. 600 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Sub Rosa. Exhibit of mixed media works by Caroline Bullock. May 17- June 7. 980 Briarcliff Road. 404-872-5338.

Carter Center * Declaration of Independence Road Trip. Multi-media exhibit involving an original, signed copy of the Declaration of Independence. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sundays, 12-4:45 p.m. Continues through July 5. 441 Freedom Parkway. 404-331-0296.

Center for Puppetry Arts Winner’s Circle. Exhibit of the best in North American puppetry: puppets, video clips, props and more. Tue.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5. $5-$10. 1404 Spring Street. 404-873-3391.

City Gallery East Georgia Triennial. Exhibit featuring the works of 30 contemporary artists in Georgia ranging from paintings to electronic media. May 17-June 7. City Hall East, First Floor, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-817-6983.

Cortex Adam Nash. Exhibit of black and white photography. May 17-June 27. 1177 Virginia Ave. NE.

Darious Art Gallery Atlanta & Chicago Artists. Exhibit of paintings, sculpture and photographs by various artists. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through June 30. 3255 Peachtree Rd. 404-237-9820.

Eclectic Electric Gallery New Works by Edie Morton. New series of luminaries by the artist. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through June 2. 1393 N. Highland Ave. 404-875-2840.

Eyedrum North/South/East/West. Exhibit of paintings by Anne Slick. Wed., Fri., Sat., 12-5 p.m. Continues through June 1. Sew Bitchin’. Exhibit of photography, painting, mixed-media and sculpture that integrate sewing, fabric and thread. Includes works by Julia Kubica, Karen Tauches, Jenn Brown, Aubrey Pope, Brett Erickson, Rachel Ibarra, Shana Wood and Holly Evans. Wed., Fri., Sat., 12-5 p.m. Continues through June 1. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

Fay Gold Gallery Louise Nevelson, Andrew Winn & Michael Barringer. May 17-June 5. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

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. $10-$12. Ancient Empires, Syria: Land of Civilizations. Archaeological exhibit featuring prehistoric stone tools, cuneiform tablets, jewelry, sculpture and medieval manuscripts from the Near East. May 17-Sept 2. 767 Clifton Road. 404-929-6400.

Gallery SKLO Border Lands. Exhibit features the new works of Todd Applegate. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through July 6. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-9763.

GardenTopia Malinda Poulos. Exhibit of the Greenville-based artist’s sculpture. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Continues through May 31. 418 Church St., Decatur. 404-378-2929.

Genema Gallery Revelation. Exhibit of photography by Cameron Barham with poetry. Saturdays, 12-1 p.m. Continues through May 26. Christ Church Presbyterian, 81 Peachtree Park Drive. 404-687-0488.

Heart in Hand Art & Craft Market Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild. Exhibit of selected works. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 31. 5342B Peachtree Road. 770-457-5510.

Jackson Fine Art Lunch, a Psychic Landscape. Exhibit of photography by Sheila Swift. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Continues through June 29. Spring Florals. Exhibit of Ron van Dongen’s photography. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 29. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave. 404-233-3739.

Jones Exhibition Hall Lift Every Voice and Sing. A visual study of the Negro National Anthem in paintings by Malaika Favorite. Mon.-Thur., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 2-6 p.m. Continues through May 31. Atlanta University Center, Woodruff Library, 111 James P. Brawley Drive. 404-622-7017.

Kiang Gallery Anette Cone-Skelton. Exhibit by Atlanta-based artist including paintings and works on paper. Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through May 18. 1923 Peachtree Road. 404-351-5477.

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.

Lake Arts Gallery Artisans of Flowery Branch Members Show. Exhibit of works by local artists. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 3. 5507 Main St., Flowery Branch. 770-967-2585.

The Lowe Gallery Eric Strauss. Exhibit of functionaly sculpture. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through May 31. Jimmy O’Neal. Exhibit of paintings and drawings. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through May 31. John Folsom. Exhibit of mixed-media paintings. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through May 31. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-8114.

Macon & Company Fine Art Recent Paintings. Exhibit by Carlos David. May 17-June 15. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 109. 404-603-9122.

Marcia Wood Gallery Ancien Regime. Exhibit of Don Pollack’s landscape paintings. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 18. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-351-3930.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site * Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America. Emory University and MLK National Historic Site present this collection of photographs, postcards and related materials documenting lynchings throughout the US. Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. Free. 450 Auburn Ave. 404-331-5190.

Matre Gallery Michael Magill. Photographs of New York City. May 17-June 3. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-8399.

Maze Gallery The Fetish Show. Exhibit by 24 artists. Sat., Sun., 12-6 p.m. Continues through May 31. 600 Arnold St. 770-479-9617.

Momus Gallery Victor Rodriguez. Exhibit of the artist’s distorted photorealist paintings. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 30. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Moving Spirits Studios & Gallery A Father/ dAughTer Folk CoLlective. Exhibit of two generations of photographs, sculpture and paintings. Closing reception May 26, 6-9 pm featuring live music. May 17-26. 1025 Edgewood Ave. 404-525-2171.

NoNo * Fresh. Multimedia arts exhibition featuring works by over 70 artists. Wed.-Sun., 2-7 p.m. Continues through June 7. 595 North Ave. NW.

Reinike Gallery Beach Scenes and Cityscapes. Exhibit by American Impressionist, Phil Sandusky. May 17-25. 789 Miami Circle. 404-364-0490.

Robert Ferst Center for the Arts Passion. Exhibit of Dorothy G. Gautier’s photography. Exhibit can be viewed during events or by appt. 80 Forsyth St., Georgia Tech. 404-894-9195.

Schatten Gallery Remembering Luboml: Images of a Jewish Community. Exhibit of photographs, documents and artifacts recreate a swatch of life in the Polish shtetl. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sundays, 12-9 p.m. Continues through May 31. 540 Asbury Circle. 404-727-6868.

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. $5-$7.50. Student Art Show. APPLE Corps presents the annual art show for the South East (Young Artists) Enrichment Project. May 17-19. 395 Piedmont Ave. 404-522-5500.

The Showcase School Evelyn’s Garden. Photography exhibit of color print botanicals. Thur.-Sat. Continues through June 11. 1135 Sheridan Rd. 404-965-2205.

Shrine of the Black Madonna Black Holocaust Exhibit. Exhibit of original documents detailing the horrors of slavery. 960 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. 404-752-5490.

Swan Coach House Gallery On the Move. Exhibit of art about transportation. May 17-June 8. 3130 Slaton Drive. 404-266-2636.

3Ten Haustudio Weng-Hok. Exhibit of clay sculpture by the Lost Boys of Sudan. Tue.-Fri. Continues through June 10. 310 Peters St. 404-524-6541.