Arts Agenda October 02 2002



?Classical Music
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Yoel Levi conducts works by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich with Boris Berezovsky, piano. Oct. 3, 8 p.m.; Oct. 4, 8 p.m.; Oct. 5, 8 p.m. $18-$22. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

David Buice Harpsichordist-in-Residence performs From Stil moderno to Stylus fantasticus with works by Girolomo Frescobaldi, Jan Sweelinck, Johannes Froberger, Louis Couperin, Dietrich Buxtehude, Bach and Beethoven. Tue., Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-364-8447.

Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Ten Years of Great Performances including Dohnanyi’s Sextet and Brahms’ Clarinet Trio. Sun., Oct. 6, 4 p.m. $15. Emory Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050.

The Gwinnett Philharmonic Including trumpet soloist Kevin Lyons in Haydn Trumpet Concerto and a Tchaikovsky symphony. Tue., Oct. 8, 8 p.m. $10-$29.50. Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Arts Center, Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 404-249-6400.

Roger Luo Pianist and winner of the 2002 Blount Young Artist Concerto Competition performs works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt. Sun., Oct. 6, 4 p.m. $15-$25. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell. 770-642-2128.

David Watkins Piano performance of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Followed by discussion by photographer Dr. Fred Katz. Sun., Oct. 6, 3 p.m. $9-$20. The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, Selig Center, 1440 Spring St. 404-870-7684.

?Comedy
Atlanta Civic Center Laffapalooza. The nation’s only and longest-running urban comedy arts festival features Jamie Foxx, Kim Coles and John Witherspoon. Thur.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 6. 395 Piedmont Ave. NE. 770-935-7353.

Dad’s Garage Theatre Comedy improv. Sundays, 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 10:30 p.m. $12. Scandal. Improvised soap opera. Fridays, 10:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 21. $12. TheatreSports. Atlanta’s popular improv comedy show. Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. $12. 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. 678-701-1580.

The Punchline Charlie Viracola. Stand-up. Wed., Thur., 8:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Oct. 6, 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 5. $10-$14. 280 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

Uptown Comedy Corner Open-mic. Hosted by Tyler Craig from def jam. Wednesdays, 9 p.m. 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. 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
Ballet Folklorico of Mexico Mexican dance troupe. Tue., Oct. 8, 8 p.m. $27-$38. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-881-2100.

Ballethnic Dance Company Blend of jazz, classical ballet, modern and ethnic dance in SoulFood. Oct. 5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $18-$20. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St., Georgia Tech. 404-762-1416.

Pasion Flamenca Atlanta Flamenco’s original production, Vivir!. Fri., Oct. 4, 8 p.m. $20-$25. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell. 770-641-1260.

?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. Reflections in Black: Smithsonian African American Photography. 120 photographers’ works with more than 300 images including works by J.P. Ball, Charles Stewart, Pat Ward Williams, Albert Chong and Carrie Mae Weems. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 1. $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. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower. 404-688-2467.

Carter Center American Originals: Treasures from the National Archives. Original documents of U.S.’s history including the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln. Sept. 27-Jan. 5. 441 Freedom Parkway. 404-331-0296.

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. 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. 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.

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art Dale Chihuly. Glass art. Opening reception Sept. 28, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 8. 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. Continues through Jan. 26. 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 * Permanent Collection. 275 works by a wide range of media including paintings, sculptures, installations and photographs by over 100 artists. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 10. Free. 1447 Peachtree St. 404-881-1109.

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.

The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum David Watkins. The pianist performs Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Followed by discussion by photographer Dr. Fred Katz. Sun., Oct. 6, 3 p.m. $9-$20. 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.

Borders-Stonecrest Verbal Textures. Hosted by Maurice Walker. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. First Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m.; Third Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Stonecrest Mall. 678-526-2550.

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.

Cool Beans Coffee Roasters Open Mic. Spoken word. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Free. Open-mic. First and third Wednesday of every month. 31 Mill St., Marietta. 770-367-5000.

Cultural Center of NCCI Open mic, open mind. Spoken word, poetry, rap. Hosted by Khugo Goodie of Goodie Mob and Dungeon Family. MC’ed by Irrevelant. First Saturday of every month, 9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 20. 3901A Covington Highway, Decatur. 404-286-5869.

Dan Starks Lounge Wednesday Wordplay. Spoken word and open-mic, hosted by YaYa. Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. $5. 4203 Snapfinger Wood Drive, Decatur. 404-286-0660.

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

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

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.

N’jea U-N-I Verse. Amir Sulaiman presents a spokenword open-mic. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Free, donations accepted. 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. 753 Edgewood Ave. 678-701-1580.

7 Stages * NuSchool. Youth poetry slam with special guest and other entertainment. Sat., Oct. 5, 6-10 p.m. $8-$10. 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-766-1452.

?Theater: Openings
Brown Silk and Magenta Sunsets Spelman College presents the dramatic work by P.J. Gibson. Baldwin Burroughs Theatre. Oct. 3-5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 6, 3 p.m. $3-$8. Spelman College, 350 Spelman Lane. 404-215-7805.

The Caretaker Harold Pinter’s play employing grim humor and emotional terrorism. Opens Oct. 2. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Nov. 10. $17-$32. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

The Day It Rained Forever Musical written by Ray Bradbury with William Whitefield who directs this professional cast and orchestra. Oct. 2-5, 8 p.m. $4-$12. Clayton State Theatre, Clayton College & State University, 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow. 770-961-3460.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Clyde Annandale’s adaptation of Victor Hugo’s story. Opens Oct. 4. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Every other Sunday, 4 p.m. Continues through Nov. 17. $12-$15. Theatre With a Mission, 8 Powder Spring St., Marietta. 678-581-3688.

Macbeth Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. Previews Oct. 4-6, 7:30 p.m. $10. Opens Oct. 10. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 3. $19.50-$24.50. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

Miklat * New comedy by Joshua Ford. Previews Oct. 2. Opens Oct. 3. Wed.-Thur. 8 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m.; Sundays 3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 27. $18-$24. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 770-395-2654.

The Mousetrap The Agatha Christie mystery. Opens Oct. 4. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 27. $10-$12. Towne Lake Arts Center, 6539 Commerce Parkway, Woodstock. 678-494-4251.

Over the River and Through the Woods Family comedy. Opens Oct. 4. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Nov. 3, 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Nov. 24, 5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 21. $12-$18. Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot Synchronicity Performance Group presents a staged reading of Jose Rivera’s play. Tue., Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. $5 donation. San Francisco Coffee Roasting Co. Ponce, 1192 N. Highland Ave. 404-284-1151.

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

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 Oct. 5. $20-$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. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 6. $16-$20. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

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

43 Plays for 43 Presidents * Chicago Neo-Futurist’s comedy that includes bios on 43 US presidents for the ultimate civics lesson. 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.

Gypsy * Musical about the notorious Gypsy Rose Lee. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. through Nov. 2; Some Wednesdays and Sundays. Call for exact times and dates. $20-$25. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

I Hate Hamlet Comedy about a soap opera actor in New York. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 20. $16-$18. Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726.

Mamma Mia * Hit Broadway musical using ABBA’s hits. 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. 404-881-2100.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood Musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ last novel, Off to the Races. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Oct. 27. $16-$20. Aurora Theatre, 3087-B Main St., Duluth. 770-476-7926.

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.

A Princess in Training, Underground TRANSit Theatre OUTlanta presents an evening of transgendered one-acts. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through Oct. 6. The Alley Stage, Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 404-371-0212.

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.

Sophie Tucker: American Legend Musical featuring the songs of the legendary Broadway and cabaret performer featuring Kathy Halenda. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 6. $17-$23. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

Vieux Carre Tennessee Williams play set in New Orleans. 3rd Space Theater. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 26. $15. Whole World Theatre, 1214 Spring St. 404-817-0880.

?Visual Arts: Openings
Ann Jackson Gallery Dr. Seuss Art. Prints and sculpture by Theodor Seuss Geisel, Dr. Seuss. Oct. 4-6. 932 Canton St., Roswell. 770-993-4783.

Apache Cafe Through the Looking Glass: Views, perspective and the human form. Photographic works by Natalie Jackson, Heidi Geidhauser and Anthony Dowdell. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Opening reception Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Group art stations, DJ’s, nude figurative drawing session & dinner. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 13. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Art Connection *. A tour of galleries with exhibiting artists in the Buckhead area. Fri., Oct. 4, 4-9 p.m. $20, includes wine, beer, snacks and transportation. 764 Miami Circle. 404-231-9064.

The Art Place Beverly Harding, Carol Conchar. Paintings by Harding, mixed media by Conchar. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 25. 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-509-2700.

Atlanta Photography Group Gallery Only in 2002. Juried/Curated exhibit by Jane Jackson. Part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Opening Oct. 5, 7:30-10 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Nov. 8. TULA Art Center, 75 Bennett St., B-1. 404-605-0605.

Back Yard PhotogaTree-Art in the Yard. Photos by Marcia Blake. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Oct. 5, 12-5 p.m.; Oct. 6, 12-5 p.m. 630 Kensington Farms Drive, Crabapple. 770-664-6363.

Ballroom Studios Art Auction. Funds raised from the annual auction benefit the venue’s fall season. Sat., Oct. 5, 6-10 p.m. 107 Luckie St., 2nd floor. 404-522-2709.

Cobb Galleria Centre Sculpture Internationale. Group show of more than 100 sculptors from more than 40 states and 10 countries. Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. 2 Galleria Parkway. 678-318-3471.

Gallery 100 Gravitational Pull. Art from emerging artists Mariah Cagle and Jennifer Brady exploring the effects of gravity and the home through different techniques. Opening reception October 4, 6pm. Tue.-Sat., 6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 11. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5008.

Gallery SKLO Inner Lives. Mixed media works by Sylvia Hommert. Opening reception Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 15. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-9763.

Gallery V Flight of Fancy. Oil paintings by Betty Zucker. Paintings with a Twinkle. Acrylic paintings by Ann Sample. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1- 4:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 31. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. 770-649-7426.

JACKSON FINE ART * True Blue. Video, contemporary photography and prints by Ross Bleckner, Teirney Gearon and Peter Sarkisian. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Opening reception Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave. 404-233-3739.

Jerry Garcia tour Jerry Garcia, A Visual Journey, nationally touring exhibition of paintings by the musician. Oct. 4, 6-10 p.m.; Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. AmeriSuites Hotel, North Point Mall, 7500 N. Point Parkway, Alpharetta. 770-594-8788.

Matre Gallery Growing Up Fast: New Paintings by Jonathan Fenske. Opening reception Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 28. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-8399.

Momus Gallery Mona Kuhn. Black-and-white, nude photographs. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Nov. 1. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Radial Ghosts and Ghoul Girls. New work by Madeleine St. Romain. Opening reception Oct. 4, 7-9 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 31. 1530 DeKalb Ave. 404-659-6594.

Reinike Gallery Changed/Changing. Paintings by Vanita Smithey. Opening reception Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 2. 789 Miami Circle. 404-364-0490.

Roswell Visual Arts Center & Gallery Roswell Photographic Society. Open juried photography competition and exhibition. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Opening reception Oct. 4, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Oct. 29. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770-594-6122.

Saltworks Gallery Video Show. Video installations by Robin Bernat and Shin-il Kim. Moment of Otherness. Installation by Susan Krause. Project Room. Opening reception Oct. 5, 6-10 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Nov. 16. 635 Angier Ave. 404-876-8000.

Temple Gallery Mortal Terrain. Group exhibit of photography and photography-based media by Shelia Turner, Sheila Swift, Dean Turner, Jeremy Helton, Alli Royce Soble and others. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Opening reception Oct. 5, 7-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 31. 108 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-299-5441.

Wood Is Wonderful Art Gallery Nightscapes. Self-taught visual artist Jeff Lawson. Opening reception Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 31. 2805-B East Point St., East Point. 404-209-9404.

Woodruff Park The Big Picture. Temporary public art projects in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography. A Moment, Deanna Sirlin and Giuseppe Gavazza project works on the Woodruff Park Fountain. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. 404-885-9240.

?Visual Arts: Ongoing
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 --Through the Looking Glass: Views, perspective and the human form. Photographic works by Kevin Stewart and Anthony Dowdell. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 6. 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.

ART Station The Figure. Member juried exhibition and competition of figurative art in mixed medias. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 27. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

Arts For All Gallery Dreams & Nightmares. Group show of work by the Hillside Photographers. Opening reception Oct. 3, 5-8 p.m. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 8. 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.

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.

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.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Ebb and Flow. Three-dimensional multi-media box collages by Peter Riedel. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 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.

City Gallery East Crossing Over. Group show with works by Larry Jens Anderson, Lisa hart, R. Land, Kara Walker and others. Reception Oct. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 29. City Hall East, First Floor, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-817-6983.

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.

Eyedrum Collusion. Group show of works by Colleen Burley, Jeremy Chance, Jason Cochran, Emily Deihl, Kim Dowiak, Ann-Marie M. Downs, Kristen Gorell, Joe Martin, Julie Puttgen, Caroline Smith and others. Continues through Oct. 16. If You Say Strawberry. Photo/text/sound installation by Justine Rubin and Richard Gess. Small Gallery. Wed., Fri., Sat., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 2. 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.

Genema Gallery My View of the South. Photography by Mark Wolfe. closing reception Oct. 11, 7-9 p.m. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Sundays, 12-1 p.m. Continues through Oct. 13. Christ Church Presbyterian, 81 Peachtree Park Drive. 404-687-0488.

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.

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

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.

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. Sept. 26-Oct. 22. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 770-395-2654.

Modern Primitive Gallery Artistic License. Michael Kalish’s classic automobiles made from license plates and other pieces. Photography by Jamie Cook. Tue.-Sun., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 22. 1393 North Highland Ave. 404-892-0556.

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.

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

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.

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.

3Ten Haustudio * Spirit Weave. A benefit exhibition of woven rugs by the Navajo/Dine Elders to benefit EarthKeepers. 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. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-266-0102.