Arts Agenda September 18 2002



?Classical Music
The Atlanta Opera Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. Sept. 19, 8 p.m.; Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 22, 3 p.m. $21-$130. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-881-8885.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Robert Spano conducts violinist Midori in Barber as well as Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo & Juliet”. Sept. 19, 8 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 p.m. $18-$22. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Cedric Pescia Cedric Pescia, winner of Bachauer competition, will play Beethoven’s Sonata, Op. 110, Wagner-Liszt’s “Isoldes Liebestod,” and “The Goldberg Variation” of J.S. Bach. Tue., Sept. 24. $10. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-364-8447.

DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Violinist Janice Martin and works by Beethoven, Borodin, Svoboda. Tue., Sept. 24, 8 p.m. $17. Marvin Cole Auditorium, Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive. 404-299-4341.

The Russian Chamber Orchestra “Diverissement”. Sat., Sept. 21, 8 p.m. $15. Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-423-6650.

U.S. Army Ground Forces Wind Quintet Program includes Baroque, Renaissance and contemporary styles. Sun., Sept. 22, 3 p.m. Free. Spivey Hall, 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow. 770-961-3683.

?Comedy
Dad’s Garage Theatre Comedy improv. Thursdays, 10:30 p.m.; Sundays, 8 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. 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

The Earl Ironic Butterflies. Stand-up featuring Colleen O’Hare, Ron Wood, George Van Winkle, David Cummings and Trent Goode. Hosted by Gary Rolin. Wed., Sept. 18, 9:30 p.m. 488 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-522-3950.

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 Ron White. Stand-up. Wed., Thur., 8:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sept. 22, 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21. $10-$14. 280 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

PushPush Theater * BibliO’Malley. Atlanta improvisers produce spontaneous comedy scenes based on books brought in by the audience. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21. $12. 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Uptown Comedy Corner Ladies Night. Hosted by Magic Man of V-103. Thursdays, 9 p.m. Apollo Night w/ Nard. Featuring Honest John. Sundays. Open-mic. Blacktop Circus, Shawty Shawty Amatuer Night. Tuesdays, 9 p.m. Open-mic. Hosted by Tyler Craig from def jam. Wednesdays, 9 p.m. 2140 Peachtree Road. 404-350-6990.

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. 1214 Spring St. 404-817-0880.

?Dance
Coriolis Dance Project * Modern dance, Spare Dances-for 1,2 and 3. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29. $8-$12. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-523-7647.

?Museums
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center *Gone Tomorrow: A Series of Ephemeral Installations. Site-specific works that range from being painted on walls, covering floors and hanging by nine artists including Neil Bender, Tae Ear, Mark Cottle, Kathryn Refi and others. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 12. 535 Means St. 404-688-1970.

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. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. 404-814-4000.

Atlanta International Museum A Breeze from the Gardens of Persia: New Art from Iran. Group exhibit of 54 artists including paintings, calligraphy and drawings from Iran. In conjunction with the GSU School of Art & Design Galleries. Continues through Oct. 11. Ecology, Economy, Equity: the Architecture of William McDonough & Partners. Architectural models, text panels, drawings, site plans and interactive stations. Opening reception Sept. 27, 6-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower. 404-688-2467.

High Museum of Art * Beyond Surrealism: Selections from the Permanent Collection. Featured works by Frank Lloyd Wright, Josef Hoffman, Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Paul Frankl and Alexander Girard. Continues through Dec. 1. Building the Collection: American Sculpture. Mid-19th to the mid-20th century sculpture and installations including works by John Rogers, William Zorach, Paul Manship and Henry Kirke Brown. Continues through Nov. 3. The Mystique of Rene Magritte. Five works by the surrealist painter on loan from the Menil Collection in Houston. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m.; First Thursday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 1. $4-$8. 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4444.

High Museum of Art Folk Art & Photography Gallery * In Response to Place. Photographs from the Nature Conservancy’s Last Great Places. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4. Free. 30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. 404-577-6940.

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. 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.

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Female Buddhas: Women of Enlightenment in Tibetan Mysticism. Tibetan tankga paintings. Tue.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 16. Free. 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-364-8555.

Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking Marbling Reconsidered: Recent Works by Tom Leech. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 22. 500 Tenth St. 404-894-6663.

?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.

Gallery Bistro Spoken Word & more. Featured poets and djs. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. $3-$7. 4225 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur. 404-284-4300.

Gravity Pub * Blue Plate Special. Kodac Harrison hosts this event with poetry and music. kodac@mindspring.com. Last Wednesday of every month. Free. 1257 Glenwood Ave. 404-377-9119.

Haze * RaSessions After Dark. Forum to express, expose, network and showcase poetry, art, music with featured poets. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Continues through March 22. Free. 40 7th St. 404-249-8900.

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.

Lake Harbin Diner Wordz. Spokenword, poetry, open-mic, improv. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Continues through March 22. 6265 Maddox Road, Morrow. 770-994-6728.

N’jea From Behind the Mask. Interactive spoken word, poetry, prose, comedy, music, open-mic. Fridays, 8 p.m. $4. She Speaks. ShePoetsCollective presents a spoken word event focusing on women loving women. Mondays, 8:30 p.m. $3-$5. U-N-I Verse. Amir Sulaiman presents a spokenword open-mic. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Free, donations accepted. 753 Edgewood Ave. 678-701-1580.

?Theater: Openings
Blue Window VisionQuest Theater presents a drama by Craig Lucas about people’s lives who change drastically during a dinner party. Opening reception, Sept. 18, 8 p.m. $25. Thur.-Sun., 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 6. $12-$15. Art Farm, 835 Wylie St. 404-584-2078.

Booth, Brother Booth * Atlanta actor John Ammerman brings his one man shows Booth, Brother Booth to Georgia Shakepeare’s stage. Part of the Singular Voices Festival. Sept. 18, 8 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 2 p.m. $23-$27. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-264-0020.

Brave New Works I Biennial marathon of play development workshops including works by two scientists. Fri., Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Free. Mary Gray Munroe Theater, Dobbs University Center, 605 Asbury Circle, Emory University. 404-727-5050.

Chicago Red Line Improv theater including “Reel to Real,” an original movie for the stage and groups JaCKPie, the Position, Zero Suppression. Wed., Sept. 18, 8 p.m. $10. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Driving Miss Daisy The Henry Players presents the Uhry play, set in Atlanta. Opens Sept. 19. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21. $8-$11. Henry County Performing Arts Center, 37 Lemon St., McDonough. 770-914-1474.

43 Plays for 43 Presidents * Chicago Neo-Futurist’s comedy that includes bios on 43 US presidents for the ultimate civics lesson. Opening Sept. 20. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Oct. 6, 5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 26. $15-$20. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

The Gospel of John Atlanta actor Brad Sherrill brings his one man shows Booth, Brother Booth to Georgia Shakepeare’s stage. Opens Sept. 19. Part of the Singular Voices Festival. Sept. 19, 21, 22, 27 and 28, 8 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2 p.m.; Sept. 29, 5 p.m. $23-$27. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-264-0020.

Gypsy * Musical about the notorious Gypsy Rose Lee. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. through Nov. 2; Sun., Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 20, 27, 5 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 22, Oct. 13 2 p.m. $20-$25. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

Mamma Mia * Hit Broadway musical using ABBA’s hits. Opens Sept. 24. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 2 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 6. $20-$55. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

Six 10 Spare Three original pieces of long-form improvisation including “Reel to Real,” an improvised movie on stage. Thu., Sept. 19, 8 p.m. $10. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-307-9862.

?Theater: Ongoing
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. Continues through Sept. 29. $17-$49. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Da Theatre Gael’s production of Hugh Leonard’s Tony Award-winning comedy. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 6. $16-$20. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

Dearly Departed Southern comedy about the circumstances surrounding the death of a loved one. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m.; Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m.; Sept. 21, 4 p.m.; Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29. $14.50-$31. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260.

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.

Dr. Faustus Sensurround Stagings presents a Tal-Kasia production of Marlowe’s classic tale adapted by Tal Harris. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 5. 412-$15. 7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0302.

George Washington Slept Here Polk Street Players present the dinner theater. Dinner at 7 p.m. first and second Sat. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2 p.m. Continues through Sept. 22. $5-$12. Stellar Cellar Theatre, St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta. 770-218-9669.

Godspell Musical based on the Gospel of St. Matthew. Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21. $12-$18. Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

Lysistrata * Spontaneous Theatre Company presents an original adaptation of Aristophanes’ classic comedy set in modern day Atlanta in this outdoor venue. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21. Free. Virginia-Highland Playground, Corner of North Highland Ave. and St. Charles Place. 404-929-9763.

Parallel Lives Comedy based on the Kathy and Mo Show. Sundays, 4 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 28. $15-$18. Onstage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-897-1802.

Peachtree Battle * World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 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 Servant of Two Masters Goldoni’s slapstick comedy. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 6. $12-$15. Class Act Theatre, 6 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 770-579-3156.

Smokey Joe’s Cafe 50s musical review. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29. $12-$18. Neighborhood Playhouse, 430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur. 404-373-5311.

The Sunshine Boys Neil Simon’s comedy. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19. $8-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

The Taming of the Shrew Shakespeare’s play about the battle of the sexes. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29. $19.50-$24.50. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

Ten Little Indians Off Off Peachtree Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s murder mystery. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21. $5-$10. Dorsey Studios & Theatre for the Performing Arts, 3593 Clairmont Road. 404-943-0031.

West Side Story Barnbuster Musicals presents the musical with score and lyrics by Bernstein and Sondheim. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19. $8-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

?Visual Arts: Openings
Allied Factory Lofts Fall Artist Show. Group show of art in a variety of medias. Sept. 20, 7-11 p.m.; Sept. 21, 12-4 p.m. 500 Means St. 404-522-3425.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays --De La Tierra. Paintings by Ernesto Cuevas. A celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage month. Opening reception Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. Artist Talk 8:30 p.m. Group art stations, DJ’s & dinner. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Edgewood Lofts small work. Small art by Shonda Smith, Adam Reed, Loretta Hirsch. Opening reception Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Sept. 19-26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 510 Edgewood Ave. 404-523-4416.

MudFire Pottery Center Vernon Smith. Pottery. Opening reception Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Oct. 13. 1441 Dresden Drive, Suite 250. 404-969-3260.

Sawnee Cultural Arts Center The Bellezza Exhibit. Group show of local artists’ works in three exhibit halls. Sept. 20, 5-8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 12-9 p.m.; Sept. 22, 12-6 p.m. 1090 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming. 770-889-4977.

Solomon Projects Jerald Ieans. Six monochromatic paintings. Opening reception Sept. 21, 6-8 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 26. 1037 Monroe Drive. 404-875-7100.

3Ten Haustudio * Spirit Weave. A benefit exhibition of woven rugs by the Navajo/Dine Elders to benefit EarthKeepers. Opening reception Sept. 20, 7-10 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Oct. 6. $10 donation. 310 Peters St. 404-524-6541.

Vespermann Glass Gallery The Beautiful and the Bold. Glass works of Joe Nielander. Opening reception Sept. 20, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-266-0102.

?Visual Arts: Ongoing
Aliya Gallery Sanctuary. Paintings and mixed-media by Dan Addington and Carl A. Linstrum. Tue.-Thur., 12-7 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 12-10 p.m. Continues through Sept. 27. 1402 N. Highland Ave. 404-892-2835.

Anthony Ardavin Gallery Martha Paulson, Robert Sentz. New paintings. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 14. 309 Paces Ferry Road, #110. 404-233-9686.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays — Untitled. Works by Bwana Jackson. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Sept. 22. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Art Maverick Studios Commercial Free. Group show of works by Stephen Bise, Rhett Amick, Mary Farmer and others. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Main St., Tucker. 770-723-1682.

The Art Place Francine Stowe. Media textile creations using patchwork, needlework, quilting, painting and embroidery. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 27. 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-509-2700.

Arts For All Gallery Imaginings: Selected Georgia Artists. Juried exhibit of works by Georgia artists including Sarah Hatch and Catherine McIntire. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 20. 57 Forsyth St. 404-221-1270, ext. 202.

artshow Batter. Painting, photography and installations by Ann Stalemark. Thur.-Sat., 6-9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 12. 314 N. Highland Ave. 404-524-1244.

ArtSpot Remains to be Seen. Recent work by Danielle R. Lamberson. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Sept. 20. 704 McGruder St. 404-659-0088.

Artwalk at Lenox A Sense of the City: Five Photographers’ Perspectives of Atlanta. Photography by Tova Rose Baruch, Thomas Tulis, Shelia Turner, Ilia Varcev, Mark Wolfe. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m. Continues through Nov. 10. Lenox Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road. 404-233-6767.

Atlanta Botanical Garden Mary Engel. Exhibit of sculptures by the artist in the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Children’s Garden. Tue.-Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Dec. 12. 1345 Piedmont Ave. 404-351-3930.

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 In Italy: 30 Years of American Photographers in Italy. Group exhibit including Mary Sayer Hammond, Robert Nix, Richard Tichiich, Stephen A. Scheer, Ben Reynolds and others. South Tower Lobby. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 11. 3333 Peachtree Road. 404-816-9777.

Ayutthaya Gallery 6 Thai Artists. Group show including mixed-media and paintings by Thaiwijit Puangkasemsomboon and Chalit Nakpawan. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 5. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. 404-888-6682.

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.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Ebb and Flow. Three-dimensional multi-media box collages by Peter Riedel. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 4. 980 Briarcliff Road. 404-872-5338.

City Gallery Chastain * Night and Day. Sculpture and installations by Christopher Sancomb. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 24. 135 W. Wieuca Road. 404-257-1804.

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

The Dalton Gallery * No Agenda but Their Own: a Decade of Work by Women Artists. Group exhibit of works by Bo Zhang, Susan Cofer, Angela West, Shelia Turner, Piper Warlick and others. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 19. Dana Fine Arts Building, Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur. 404-471-5361.

Dana Gallery Strawberry Fields. Watercolor, collage and oils by Carol Jean Wheeler. Reception Sept. 28, 3-6 p.m. Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Oct. 31. 12655 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta. 770-777-1707.

Exchange Gallery America’s Backyard: Our History Assembled. Exhibit of found objects and ceramic sculpture by Omar Thompson. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept. 21. 750 Kalb St. 404-215-0467.

Eyedrum New Cry. Paintings by Judy Rushin. Wed., Fri., Sat., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 25. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

Fay Gold Gallery * XXX. Photography by David Levinthal. Tue.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 8. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

The Forum American Striptease. 150 paintings by Kevin Woodard based on striptease. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 18. Ignacio Castaneda. Black marble and white onyx sculpture. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 18. 1710 DeFoor Ave. 404-591-3814.

Galerie Timothy Tew Tell Me a Story. Narrative paintings by Charles Keiger and Edith Caywood. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 11. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-869-0511.

Gallery at St. Edward The World From My Point of View. 16 oil paintings by Celeste Pappas Jones. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 14. St. Edward Episcopal Church, 737 Moon Road, Lawrenceville. 770-963-6128.

Gallery Of The Unitarian Universalist Congregation Kevin Dyer, Cathy Dailey, Brinda Cockburn. Cast paper by Dyer, watercolors by Dailey and batik by Cockburn. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Continues through Sept. 30. 911 Cliff Valley Way. 404-634-5134.

Gallery On Main Metals Extended. Presentation of steel sculpture furniture and stained glass by Mike Smith. Tue., Wed., 12-6 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 12-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 31. 3705 Main Street, College Park. 404-766-8002.

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

Gallery V Touches of Autumn. Watercolors by Carole Poole. Visions in Black & White. Photography by Owen Jones. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 30. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. 770-649-7426.

Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus Faculty Show. Group show of GPC Visual Arts Faculty. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 18. 555 North Indian Creek Drive. 404-299-4136.

Georgia State University School of Art & Design A Breeze from the Gardens of Persia: New Art from Iran. Group exhibit of 54 artists including oils, watercolors, drawings, miniature paintings and calligraphy from Iran. Also held at Atlanta International Museum. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 11. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. 404-651-2257.

Georgia State University Student Center El Mundo del Latino. Work by two Latino artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 30. Gilmer & Courtland St. 404-463-9399.

Hammonds House Galleries Archetypes, Modules and Sermons. Paintings by Roy La Grone. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Nov. 10. 503 Peeples St. 404-752-8730.

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

Java Monkey From President to Pope. Paintings by Nick A. Demos. Demonstrations every Sun. 6-7:30 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 29. 205 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-378-5002.

Kennesaw State University Paintings of Andrew Morgan. Mon.-Sun., 7 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19. Free. 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-499-3223.

Kennesaw State University Fine Art Gallery On/Off/Over the Edge. American Print Alliance presents a group show of prints. Wed., Thur., 7-9 p.m.; Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 10. Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-499-3223.

Kiang Gallery New Work. Fabric sculptures by Jae Ko. Tue.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19. 1923 Peachtree Road. 404-351-5477.

Kubatana Moderne Totem Form: Next Generation. Sculpture by Ignatious Zhuwakiyi. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 10. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-355-5764.

The Lowe Gallery Maggie Hasbrouck, Mark Perlman. Paintings by the artists. Carrie McGee. Paintings and installations. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 28. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-8114.

Macon & Company Fine Art Group Exhibition. Featuring paintings, sculpture, photography and art furniture by gallery artists. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 5. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 109. 404-603-9122.

Marcia Wood Gallery Katherine Taylor. Paintings. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-351-3930.

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Searching for the Inner Jew. Sculpture by Leonard Piha. Meet the artist September 19, 8 p.m. In conjunction with The Jewish Festival, August 25, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18-Oct. 22. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 770-395-2654.

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. 450 Auburn Ave. 404-331-5190.

Modern Primitive Gallery What Grows Wild. Paintings by Tracey Lane. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept. 24. 1393 North Highland Ave. 404-892-0556.

Momus Gallery The Fragile. Photographs by Joseph Guay. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Sept. 28. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Moving Spirits Studios & Gallery Ephemerata: Fragmented Images of the Natural World. A photography exhibit by Jan Kapoor sponsored by Women in Focus. Sept. 18-20. 1025 Edgewood Ave. 404-523-1647.

Pinckneyville Community Center Past and Present. Paintings by Lala Mulherin Street and her students. 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 Joyce Garner. Oils on linen. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 30. 789 Miami Circle. 404-364-0490.

Robert Ferst Center for the Arts Imagining Nature. Photographs of Abe Ordover. Reception Sept. 20, 6-9 p.m. ($50). Tue.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 9. 80 Forsyth St., Georgia Tech. 404-894-9600.

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.

Sacred Grounds Coffee What’s Left. Exhibition of works by Bart Galloway. Sept. 18-29. 510 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-525-2331.

Sacred Grounds Coffee Downtown Amy Hutsell. Solo show of photographs. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 2. 123 Luckie St. 404-588-0666.

Saltworks Gallery Aline Chapurlat. Exhibit of digital abstract pieces by the artist. Richard Melvin and Hope Hilton. Collections of paintings by the artists. Lisa Alembick: Thread Borne. Installation on how inanimate objects mold the psyche. In the Project Room. Closing party Sept. 20, 7-9 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21. 635 Angier Ave. 404-876-8000.

Sandler Hudson Gallery empty hours. Mixed media work by Donna Mintz. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19. Gaggle. Sculpture by Greely Myatt. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

Spruill Center for the Arts, The * Like Lions Raging: a Commemorative Exhibition. Group exhibit responding to war and terrorism including works by Angela Willcocks, Linda Anderson, Steve Penley, Charles Nelson, Totem, et. al. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 9. 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. 770-394-3447.

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.

Sturgis Gallery A Kaleidoscope of Color. Paintings by Andrew Morgan. Wed., Thur., 7-9 p.m.; Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19. Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-499-3223.

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 Henry Moore: the Graphics Portfolios. Original lithographs and etchings. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 8. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-3778.

Trinity Gallery Connie Imboden. Photography. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21. 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.