Arts Agenda August 21 2002



?Classical Music
Army Ground Forces Band Selections range from symphonic literature to big band jazz and show music. Sun., Aug. 25, 3 p.m. Free. First come, first serve. Spivey Hall, 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow. 770-961-3683.

Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra Straight-reading a variety of orchestral pieces. Mon., Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. Free. Shearith Israel, 1180 University Drive. 770-924-3363.

?Comedy
Dad’s Garage Theatre Comedy improv. Sundays, 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 10:30 p.m. $12. Dr. Bob Frapple’s Improv Psychiatry. Improv comedy that helps, hurts and heals. Fridays, 10:30 p.m. $12. TheatreSports. Atlanta’s popular improv comedy show. Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. $12. Lucky Yates Talk Show. Live talk show with special guests. Last Saturday of every month, 12 a.m. Roll a die to find out how much. 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

Dave & Buster’s, Marietta Murder By Mischance. Murder Mystery Players, Inc. present a puzzling comedy about unfortunate gigolos. Sat., Aug. 24, 8 p.m. $32.95 plus tax and gratuity. 2215 D&B Drive. 770-951-5554.

The Earl Ironic Butterflies. Stand-up comedy featuring Marshal Chiles, Rod Slate, David Durham, Jim Lener, Leslie Sharp. Wed., Aug. 21, 9:30 p.m. 488 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-522-3950.

Eddie’s Attic Funny Things in the Attic. Stand-up comedy featuring Jeff Elkins, Benji Lovitt, Chelcie Rice, Mica Sherman, Tom Wolf. Hosted by Gary Rolin. Tue., Aug. 27, 8 p.m. $8. 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-499-9055.

Funny Farm Comedy Club 2nd Base Comedy Troupe. Improv comedy. Wed., Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m. $10. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 404-467-4242.

Georgia State University Gary Owen. Stand-up. Tue., Aug. 27, 7 p.m. $3-$5. University Plaza. 404-463-9088.

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.

N’jea Open-mic. A home for seasoned and up-and-coming comics. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. $3-$5. 753 Edgewood Ave. 678-701-1580.

The Punchline Gilbert Gottfried. Stand-up. Aug. 23, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Aug. 24, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. 280 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

Whole World Theatre Award-winning improv comedy theater. Tue., Thur., 8 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. $10-$19.50. The Brent Star Show. Various styles of comedy including slapstick and skits. Aug. 23, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.; Aug. 24, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. $10-$15. 1214 Spring St. 404-817-0880.

?Museums
Atlanta History Center Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000. Permanent exhibit. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. $7-$12. Roots of Racism: Ignorance and Fear---Art Quilts of Healing and Hope. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. Continues through Sept 8. $7-$12. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. 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. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower. 404-688-2467.

High Museum of Art * Over the Line: The Art and Life of Jacob Lawrence. Exhibit by the artist exploring more than a century of tumult in African-American history. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 8. $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. Aug. 15-24. 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.

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art A Brush With History. Exhibit showcasing the shift from Paris as art center of the world to New York City. Aug. 15-Sept 7. 30 Atlanta St., Marietta. 770-528-1444.

Michael C. Carlos Museum Arts of India and the Himalayas: Recent Acquisitions. New permanent collection dedicated to Asian art with rotating exhibits focusing on Asia’s vast geography. Mel Bochner: If the Color Changes. Monoprints and paintings. Public discussion October 17, 7 p.m. Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Jan. 26. $5 donation. 571 S. Kilgo St. 404-727-4282.

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia * Transitions. Mixed-media exhibit featuring work by Amalia Amaki, Philip Carpenter, Benny Andrews, E.K. Huckaby, Linda Armstrong and Jim Waters. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 8. 1447 Peachtree St. 404-881-1109.

Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking Recent Sculpture: Works in Paper, Wood, and Bronze. Exhibition of paper, wood, and bronze sculpture by Jeanne Jaffe. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 500 Tenth St. 404-894-6663.

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. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Sept 14. 350 Spelman Lane. 404-215-2583.

The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Community Through Minyan. Exhibit of photography of Minyans, male prayer groups. Selig Center, 1440 Spring St. 404-870-7684.

?Spoken Word
Apache Cafe * Free Forum Exchange. Spoken-word, poetry, performance art and various musical acts. Hosted by Son-Christopher. Sundays, 9 p.m. $5. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Banana Cabana Spoken Soul Thursday Nights. Open mic spoken word/poetry. Hosted by N’tellect and the Eboni Poets. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $2-$5. 5019 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain. 404-299-7799.

Cafe Bunamore Soul Saturdays. Spoken word, open-mic, live music and DJ. Saturdays, 8 p.m. $2-$5. 3420 East Ponce de Leon. 404-299-5540.

Caribou Coffee Emory Village Open-mic. Hosted by Clint Sabom. Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. 1593 N. Decatur Road. 404-378-4917.

Caribou Coffee Norcross Open-mic. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 3384 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross. 770-797-3918.

Cool Beans Coffee Roasters Open Mic. Spoken word. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Free. 31 Mill St., Marietta. 770-422-9866.

Fihankra Cultural Center Experimental Spoken Word Performance. Hosted by Eclipse. Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. 840 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. 404-753-2500.

Hillary’s Coffee Cafe Poetry in Motion. Open-mic poetry and spoken word, featuring a new poet weekly. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Free. 2889 Memorial Drive. 404-377-2694.

Java DeLight Coffee House Open-mic poetry. Sundays. $3. 4919 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur. 770-808-3390.

Java Jazz A Cup of Words. Spoken word and open mic event hosted by Spinxx. Fridays, 9 p.m. $7. 259 Peters St. 404-521-2551.

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

N’jea Word of Mouth. Spoken word and poetry. Contact Semba. poetpeace@hotmail.com. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 753 Edgewood Ave. 678-701-1580.

?Theater: Openings
Bring In ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk * Musical mix of tap, hip-hop, blues and percussion starring Savion Glover. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 27. $17-$49. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

The Peasant’s Bible * Italian playwright Dario Fo’s spoof of the book of Genesis. Aug. 24, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Continues through Sept 8. $10-$20. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-523-7647.

The Pig Act * Sandglass Theater presents a glitzy circus puppetry show. Aug. 23, 8 p.m.; Aug. 24, 8 p.m.; Aug. 25, 5 p.m. $16-$20. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. 404-873-3391.

?Theater: Ongoing
Barefoot in the Park Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Neil Simon. A look into the lives of honeymooners. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Sept 14. $12-$15. Theatre With a Mission, 8 Powder Spring St., Marietta. 678-581-3688.

Beautiful Thing * Play version of the popular movie about two boys who fall in love. Every other Sunday, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30. $20-$25. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

Coal Camp Baseball World premiere of a comedy about the coal field tales. Fri., Sat., 7 p.m. Continues through Aug. 24. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

Collected Stories Actors Theatre of Atlanta presents Donald Margulies’ Pulitzer-nominated drama about the disintegration of a student-teacher relationship. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Aug. 18, 2 p.m.; Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 24. $24. Post Theater, Lovett School, 4075 Paces Ferry Road. 404-556-2828.

Comedy of Errors August Threepeat of Shakespeare comedies. In repertory, call for exact dates and times. $10-$15. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

Communicating Doors Centerstage North Theatre presents Alan Ayckbourn’s time travel comedy/thriller. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m.; Aug. 18, 2 p.m. Continues through Aug. 24. $10-$14. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 678-574-8400.

Dirty Blonde * Comedy/drama centered around Mae West. Tue.-Sun., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Sept 22. $20-$32. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

Fall * Synchronicity Performance Group presents a comedy about a teenager who attends a summer camp with her parents. Sundays, 7 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 25. $15-$18. 7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-284-1151.

Godspell Musical based on the Gospel of St. Matthew. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Aug. 25, 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Sept 19. $12-$18. Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

Heart of the Matter Southeastern premiere of this drama about falling in love. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. $10. Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726.

I Hate Hamlet Paul Rudnick’s comedy about an actor playing Hamlet. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 24. Newnan Community Theatre, 24 First Ave., Newnan. 770-683-6282.

Life With Father A family satire. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 25. $12-$15. Class Act Theatre, 6 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 770-579-3156.

Measure for Measure August Threepeat of Shakespeare comedies. In repertory, call for exact times and dates. $10-$15. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

Merry Wives of Windsor August Threepeat of Shakespeare comedies. In repertory, call for exact dates and times. $10-$15. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

Peachtree Battle * World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Sundays, 7 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through March 9. $23.50. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

Pizza Driver: Murder by the Slice Comedy dinner theater. Tue.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 6. $42.50-$50. Agatha’s-A Taste of Mystery, 693 Peachtree St. 404-875-4321.

The Rainmaker The Cobb Players present this romantic comedy set in the plains during a drought. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

When the Devil’s Be Callin’ Ghost story set in mid-1800s White Plains, Georgia. Winner of the Hometown Playwright contest and world premiere. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 4 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. $15-$18. Onstage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-897-1802.

?Visual Arts: Openings
Apache Cafe Art Mondays — Womans Work. Interactive art evening with paintings by Monica Lynn James. Opening reception Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. Artist talk 8:30 p.m. Group art stations, DJs, nude figurative drawing session and dinner. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept 1. $2 donation. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Clarkston Fine Arts Gallery Art Exhibition. Georgia Perimeter faculty art show. Opening reception August 22, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 22-Sept 18, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 555 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston. 404-299-4136.

Fishbone Self-centered. New paintings and drawings by Mandie Turner. Opening reception August 23, 7pm. Sat., Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 1874 Peachtree Road. 404-367-4772.

Mable House Cultural Center Cuban American Exhibit. South Cobb Arts Alliance presents this exhibit of various works. Opening reception Aug. 23, 7-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Sept 20. 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. 770-739-0189.

Maze Gallery SINNERS and SAINTS. Two and three-dimensional art including Susan Ashley, Trisha Bazemore, Jim Bell, Markus Maze, et. al. Opening reception Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m. Poetry readings, 10-minute play by Stephen Peace and Diana Obscura on cello. Sat., Sun., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 15. 600 Arnold St. 770-479-9617.

Moving Spirits Studios & Gallery Ephemerata: Fragmented Images of the Natural World. A photography exhibit by Jan Kapoor sponsored by Women in Focus. Opening reception on August 25, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Aug. 25-Sept 20. 1025 Edgewood Ave. 404-523-1647.

?Visual Arts: Ongoing
Anne Irwin Fine Art Patti Rice Blohm and Ellen Skipper: New Paintings and Portraits. Paintings. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 55 Bennett St. 404-352-1855.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays--Study of the Human Form. Interactive art evening exhibiting collaborative works by artists Jolen Bain, Lynn Butler and David Diener. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 25. $2 suggested donation. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

The Art Place Dawn Kinney Martin and Ricardo Jabardo. Mixed media exhibit. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 23. 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-509-2700.

Arts Clayton Gallery Just Watercolors. Watercolors by Judge Stephen E. and Annette Boswell. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through Sept 7. 106 N McDonough St., Jonesboro. 770-473-0848.

ArtSpot Remains to be Seen. Recent work by Danielle R. Lamberson. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 6. 704 McGruder St. 404-659-0088.

Artwalk at Lenox Fully Formed: Five Georgia Sculptors. Exhibit of sculpture from Archie Byron, Jane Jaskevich, Michael Murrell, Thomas Prochnow and Heather Hilton. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Lenox Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road. 404-233-6767.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery Shine On. Works of art in various mediums by Atlanta Artsits Club members. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 7. 2979 Grandview Ave. 770-951-9287.

Atlanta College of Art Gallery In House Faculty Show. Works in all media by full-time faculty including Larry Jens Anderson, Marcia Cohen, Sara Hornbacher, Mark Rokfalusi and Peter Wong. Tue., Wed., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 29. 1280 Peachtree St., Woodruff Arts Center. 404-733-5052.

Atlanta Financial Center All Things Natural: the Photography of Richard Gaskins. Nature photography. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 10. 3333 Peachtree Road. 404-816-9777.

Atlanta History Center Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000. Permanent exhibit. Roots of Racism: Ignorance and Fear---Art Quilts of Healing and Hope. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. Continues through Sept 8. $7-$12. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. 404-814-4000.

Atlanta Photography Group Gallery Alternative Photography 2002. Group show by 33 artists including Corinne Adams, Rose Barron, Pam Moxley and Virginia Twinham Smith. Wed.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 13. 660 9th St. 404-877-1144.

Aurora Coffee-L5P Rock ‘n’ Roll Photo Show. Exhibit of photographs of rock ‘n’ roll musicians from the ’60s and ’70s. Aug. 15-23. 468 Moreland Ave. 404-523-6856.

Bank of America Plaza Faces and Stories: Photographs by Curt Richter. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Nov. 7. 600 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Berse Gallery Ancient Arts Exhibit. Embroidery by Isaac Ojo Fajana. Aug. 15-31. Indigo dyeing. A hands-on indigo dyeing workshop with technique from Nigerian artist Isaac Ojo Fajana. Tue., Thur., 6:30-8 p.m.; Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Aug. 22. Chastain Arts Center, 135 W. Wieuca Road. 404-252-2927.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center From Inside the Women’s House. Mixed-media exhibit by Jena Sibille. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30. 980 Briarcliff Road. 404-872-5338.

The Center for AIDS and Humanity From the Beginning: African-American Heroes and the AIDS Epidemic in Atlanta. Photography exhibit about the perils of black Atlantans with AIDS. Featuring audio clips. Mon.-Fri., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 3. 159 Ralph McGill Blvd. 404-874-7926.

City Gallery Chastain Coded Language. An exhibit exploring the underground culture of graffiti art. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 135 W. Wieuca Road. 404-257-1804.

Clark Atlanta University Galleries In the Fullness of Time. Jamaican art and culture. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 13. 223 James P. Brawley Drive, Clark Atlanta University. 404-880-8095.

Exchange Gallery America’s Backyard: Our History Assembled. Exhibit of found objects and ceramic sculpture by Omar Thompson. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Aug. 30. 750 Kalb St. 404-215-0467.

Eyedrum Strange Fruit. Artists of different backgrounds address mob violence. Featuring music by Chris Burroughs and violinist La Donna Smith. Forum, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., every Tuesday in August. Exhibit in response to Without Sanctuary. Aug. 15-31. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

Fay Gold Gallery Summer Sale. Fay Gold Gallery’s summer sale featuring works from over 80 different artists. Aug. 15-28. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

The Forum Art for Art’s Sake. Benefit exhibition and auction for the Atlanta Artist’s Center. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Sept 6. 1710 DeFoor Ave. 404-591-3814.

Gallery 100 Only the Real Survives: A Personal Journey Toward Abstraction. Jack Cheathem’s lithographs, etchings and monoprints. Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 24. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5008.

Gallery On Main Hot Metals. Metal sculpture furniture and stain-glass by Atlanta artist Mike Smith. Gallery On Main. Group show of Atlanta artists in mixed-media. Tue., Wed., Sat., 12-6 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 12-8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 3705 Main Street, College Park. 404-766-8002.

Gallery SKLO Memory of Time. Mixed media paintings lit from within by Rejine Halimi. Reception September 6, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 28. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-9763.

Gallery V Wheel Thrown Stoneware. Featured stoneware artist Linda Martin. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30. Travels to Sedona. Featuring acrylic artist Don Soloman. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. 770-649-7426.

Genema Gallery Wanderings: Journeys Toward Home. A photography exhibit by Fiona Buttigieg sponsored by Women in Focus. Aug. 15-25. Christ Church Presbyterian, 81 Peachtree Park Drive. 404-687-0488.

Georgia State University School of Art & Design Stillpoint. Woven works by Katherine Gothreau. Closing reception Aug. 22, 6-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Aug. 23. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. 404-651-2257.

The Georgian Terrace Hotel Preserve Your Place in History. Exhibit of historic American documents effecting the South from the Forbes Collection. Includes letters written by Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. Aug. 15-Sept 6. Free. 659 Peachtree St. 404-897-1991.

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Ordinary Phenomena. Debra Barnhart’s paintings. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 26. Free. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-417-2200.

Hammond House Galleries Spiritual Awakening. Wadsworth Jarell’s paintings and sculptures. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 1-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 8. Suggested donation $2. 503 Peeples Street. 404-752-8730.

Heaven Blue Rose Meringue Oblation. Paintings by Jeff Cohen, new works by gallery artists. Reception Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 5. 934 Canton Road, Roswell. 770-642-7380.

Hudgens Center For The Arts Paintings of Karen Selsor. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Jan. 10. $5. The Hudgens Collection: Vintage Portfolio V of “the North American Indian”. Photogravure images by Edward S. Curtis. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Jan. 10. $5. Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-623-6002.

Icon Images and Icons. Tamara McElhannon returns with her imaginative paintings. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 30. 85 Poplar St. 404-827-0040.

Jackson Fine Art Morning and Melancholia. Photography of Laura Letinsky. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 14. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave. 404-233-3739.

Kubatana Moderne Shamanic MC. Kevin Sipp’s mixed-media art. Aug. 15-Sept 7. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-355-5764.

The Lowe Gallery 13th Anniversary Group Show. Aug. 15-24. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-8114.

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.

Momus Gallery Gymnasium. Photographs by Luke Smalley. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 30. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Pinckneyville Community Center Past and Present. Paintings by Lala Mulherin Street and her students. Festivities on August 17 include exhibit, live entertainment, demonstrations and art stations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 18. Free. 4650 Peachtree Industrial Road, Norcross. 770-417-2200.

Reinike Gallery New works. Reinike Galery will be exhibiting new works by gallery artists. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30. 789 Miami Circle. 404-364-0490.

The Resource Forum Rose Colored Glasses. Paintings by Damaris. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 7. 3340 Peachtree Road, 1000 Tower Walk. 404-633-9134.

Roswell Visual Arts Center & Gallery Georgia Watercolor Society Member’s Exhibition 2002. Watercolors by Society’s national artists. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 30. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770-594-6122.

Saltworks Gallery Lisa Alembick: Thread Borne. Installation on how inanimate objects mold the psyche. In the Project Room. Wed.-Sat., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 21. Aline Chapurlat. Exhibit of digital abstract pieces by the artist. Wed.-Sat., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 21. Richard Melvin and Hope Hilton. Collections of paintings by the artists. Wed.-Fri., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 21. 635 Angier Ave. 404-876-8000.

Sandler Hudson Gallery The Landscape: Revisited (Again). Mixed-media exhibit by Misty Bennett, Teresa Bramlette, Emily Diehl, Terri Dilling and Judy Jones. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 7. Surroundings. Mixed-media works by Terri Dilling. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 7. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

Sandy Springs Regional Library Sharon Coogle. Calligraphy. Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 2-6 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 395 Mt. Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs. 404-303-6130.

Shedspace * Shedspace. Series of art shows in Atlanta community sheds continues with Michael Murrell and Jay Ivcevich. Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 404-223-2429.

Studioplex The Long Walk to Freedom: Portraits of Civil Rights Activists Then and Now. A photgraphic timeline of the march to civil rights. Tue.-Fri., 2-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 659 Auburn Ave. 404-584-0305.

Suntrust Plaza Culture Shock: Works by Georgia’s Foreign-Born Artists. Group show of artists from around the world that call Georgia home including Anthony Ardavin, Fiona Buttigieg, Carmon Colangelo, Suk Ja Kang Engles, Arturo Lindsay and Angela Willcocks. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Oct. 18. 303 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Swan Coach House Gallery Family Dynasties: The Art of The Hafleys and The Bakers. Two Atlanta families of artists. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept 21. 3130 Slaton Drive. 404-266-2636.

Thomas Deans & Company, Fine Art Summer Pleasures. Group show of paintings and drawings by primarily British artists. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 75 Bennett St. 404-352-3778.

Trinity Gallery Connie Imboden. Photography. Michael Childers. Photography. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 21. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-237-0370.

Vinson Gallery International Group Show. Original paintings and works on paper including Jeff Donovan, J.Z. Torre, Laura Spong, Mike Williams and Lynne Burgess. Wed., Thur., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-9 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-10 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 119 E. Court Square, #100, Decatur. 404-370-1720.