Arts Agenda December 18 2002



?Classical Music
ASO Chanukah Celebration * Boston’s Klezmer Conservatory Band with the ASO. Wed., Dec. 18, 8 p.m. $25-$39. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Atlanta Boy Choir Celebration of Christmas concert. Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. $20. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road. 404-378-0064.

Atlanta Symphony Chorus Handel’s Messiah. Thu., Dec. 19, 8 p.m. $19-$50. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Linda Eder Broadway star with the ASO. Dec. 21, 8 p.m.; Dec. 22, 8 p.m. $22-$55. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Iridos Neoclassical ensemble winter solstice concert. Sat., Dec. 21, 8 p.m. $10 donation. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 1790 LaVista Road.

?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.

Blank Stage Studios Solid Comedy. BRIC Players improv comedy. Fridays, 8 p.m. $10. Renegade Players. Improv by the resident comedy troupe of the Blank Stage. Fridays, 10:30 p.m. $10. 107 Luckie St., third floor. 404-314-8142.

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.

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.

McDuff’s Irish Pub Open mike improv. Mondays. 56 E. Andrews Dr. 404-816-8008.

The Punchline Flip Orley. Comedic magic show. Dec. 19, 8:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.; Dec. 22, 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. $15. 280 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

StarTime’s Funny Farm Al Lubel. Stand-up. Dec. 20, 9 p.m.; Dec. 21, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. $13.50. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 404-467-4242.

Uptown Comedy Corner 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. Ladies Night. Hosted by Magic Man of V-103. Thursdays, 9 p.m. Apollo Night w/ Nard. Featuring Honest John. Sundays. 2140 Peachtree Road. 404-350-6990.

The Vault * Megga Mondays. Hosted by Dontee’ “The Donn Megga” Ray, combining live comedians and DJs. Mondays, 8 p.m. $7. 3259 Roswell Road. 404-239-0202.

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
Atlanta Ballet Nutcracker. Call for exact dates and times. Through Dec. 29. $22-$63. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

?Museums
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center * Face Time. Group photography show including Fiona Tan, Joe Lupo, Angela West and more. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 23. 535 Means St. 404-688-1970.

Atlanta History Center Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000. Permanent exhibit. Wild Things in the Quarry. Sculptures by Thomas Prochnow. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. $7-$12. Continues through Jan. 12. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. 404-814-4000.

Atlanta International Museum 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 Feb. 28. 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. Dec. 11- Jan. 5. 441 Freedom Parkway. 404-331-0296.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Ancient Microworlds. High-magnification photographs that look at fossils. Mon.-Sun. Continues through May 1. $10-$12. 767 Clifton Road. 404-929-6400.

High Museum of Art * Inventing Santa: Art and Advertising. 18 paintings by Haddon Sundblom, illustrator who created Santa for Coca-Cola, as well as visual timeline of mass magazines shaping the holiday icon. Paris in the Age of Impressionism: Masterworks from the Musee d’Orsay. More than 100 objects from the Musee d’Orsay collection including paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, works on paper and photographs. Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; First Thursday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Continues through March 16. $8-$15. 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4444.

High Museum of Art Folk Art & Photography Gallery * For This World and Beyond. African art from the Fred and Rita Richman collection. 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. Continues through Jan. 26. Treasures From the Royal Tombs of Ur. Traveling exhibition of Sumerian artifacts. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 19. $5 donation. 571 S. Kilgo St. 404-727-4282.

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia * Color, Culture, Complexity. Group show of works by 18 artists including Amalia Amaki, Bradley Bullock, Linda Hesh, Adia Millett, Robert B. Stewart. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 19. 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 National Collegiate Handmade Paper Art Show. Juried exhibition by George Billis, Mindell Dubansky and Andrea Honore of college, university and art school students from across the U.S. Opening reception Dec. 19, 5-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 1. 500 Tenth St. 404-894-6663.

Spelman College Museum Of Fine Art Race in Digital Space. Group show of photography including Keith Piper, Sanford Biggers, Tana Hargest. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 22. 350 Spelman Lane. 404-215-2583.

The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Not Sold in Stores. Exhibit of homemade toys from troubled regions around the world including Africa, Asia, Latin America, East Timor, U.S. and Eastern Europe. Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. $4-$6. 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, 8:30 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 Eclectic Soul Saturday. Spoken word, open-mic, live music, African drummers and DJ. Hosted by N’tellect and the Eboni Poets. Open mic at 9 p.m., featured poets at 10 p.m. $3-$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.

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.

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.

Shark Bar UrbanSpotlight. Open-mic and spoken word artists accompanied by live band. Every other Tuesday, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. $5. 571 Peachtree St. 404-815-8333.

Studioplex Soul Salsa. Open mic for all poets, singers, and songwriters. Every other Tuesday, 7 p.m. $5. 659 Auburn Ave. 404-523-4467.

The Village of Little Five Points Intimate Connections. Spoken word sessions and open mic. Live performances. Saturdays, 8 p.m. 1087 Euclid Ave. 404-525-5288.

?Theater: Openings
The Journey Independent production of an inspirational musical rendition of The Wizard of Oz. Dec. 20, 8 p.m.; Dec. 21, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Dec. 22, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $20. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-523-7647.

?Theater: Ongoing
Annie Barnbuster Musicals presents the musical. Saturdays, 2 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

The Bench * World premiere from Atlanta comedy masters Larry Larson and Eddie Levi Lee. Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29. $25-$31. Hertz Stage, Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Chick & Boozy, Christmas Around the World A washed-up actor and an imp show how people around the world celebrate the holiday season. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. $10-$20. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

A Child’s Christmas in Wales Theatre Gael’s musical adaptation of Dylan Thomas Christmas tale. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29. $16-$20. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-876-9762.

Christmas Canteen 7th annual holiday USO review for the holiday. Sundays, 2 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 22. $16-$20. Aurora Theatre, 3087-B Main St., Duluth. 770-476-7926.

A Christmas Carol * Atlanta’s perennial holiday favorite with Kenny Leon as Ebenezer Scrooge. Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29. $17-$42. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

A Christmas Carol Dickens’ classic adapted from original storytelling version with four actors. Tue.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 22. $19.50-$24.50. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

A Christmas Carol Based on the classic Dickens tale. Call for exact times. $12-$14. Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

A Christmas Carol The Cobb Players present the holiday classic. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

The Geldings Jack in the Black Box Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a genital-free Western comedy. Top Shelf. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4. $12. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-589-8330.

Holiday on Thin Ice II * Short comedies focused on the holiday season. Mon.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. $12-$16. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change * Horizon Theatre presents the musical comedy about dating, romance, marriage and more. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 26. $20-$30. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

It’s a Wonderful Life An original adaptation of Frank Capra’s holiday movie classic. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29. $12-$15. Class Act Theatre, 6 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 770-579-3156.

Jane Eyre Adaptation by Julie Beckman of the Bronte classic. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 22. $20-$25. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

The Limousine Ride * Comedy about four former first ladies in the backseat of a limo. Sundays, 7 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through March 2. $23.50. Ansley Park Playhouse, 1545 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

Long-Johns * 45-minute long-form improv based upon audience suggestions. Top Shelf. Fridays, 12 a.m. Continues through Jan. 3. $1-$5. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

The 1940s Radio Hour * 21st annual production of the perennial favorite of 40s music, songs and dancing. Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5. $22-$32. The Alley Stage, Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

Peachtree Battle * World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Sundays, 7 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through May 18. $23.50. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

A Queer Carol Theatre OUTlanta presents a gay adaptation of the classic A Christmas Carol. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5. $12-$20. 7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-371-0212.

Sanders Family Christmas Bluegrass gospel songs and musical theater for the holidays. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5. $22-$32. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

The Santaland Diaries * Holiday comedy adapted from David Sedaris’ story. Mon., Tue., Thur., Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 8:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. $18-$20. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. 404-584-7450.

Season’s Greetings * David Sedaris’ stories adapted into a comedic play. Fri., Sat., 10:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. $12. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

The Sound of Music ACT1 presents the Rogers and Hammerstein musical. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. $10. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. 770-663-8989.

A Taffeta Christmas, A 50’s Christmas Reunion Holiday rock and romp. Sundays, 2:30 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 23. $14.50-$31. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260.

Yuletide Journey Family holiday musical. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 22. $17-$23. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

?Visual Arts: Openings
Pinckneyville Community Center Fabulous. Hand-made art quilts by Sandra Rowland. Opening Dec. 23. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 30. 4650 Peachtree Industrial Road, Norcross. 770-417-2200.

?Visual Arts: Ongoing
Abstein Gallery Articulations. More than 200 mixed media pieces by 20 Southern artists. Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 28. 558 14th St. 404-872-8020.

Afro Deco Gallery Saint, Arienne King-Comer, Diane Britton-Dunham, Naylon Mitchell. Paintings. Sundays, 1-4 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 12-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. 27 Waddell St. 404-222-9535.

Aliya Gallery Childhood Revisited. Group show of paintings, including Dan Addington, C. Dawn Davis, Scott Hill, Duy Huynh, Mark Dylan Hyde, R. John Ichter. Wed.-Fri., 12-7 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 12-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28. 1402 N. Highland Ave. 404-892-2835.

Anne Irwin Fine Art Small Works Show. Landscape, figurative and still life paintings by 18 Southern artists. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 31. 55 Bennett St. 404-352-1855.

Apache Cafe Experience the Discovery Zone. Collaborative works by painters Brett Knight, Dave Goetze, Ralph Craddock and Stewart Walker. Dec. 16-23. 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. Continues through Dec. 21. Main St., Tucker. 770-723-1682.

ART Station American Fine Craft Exhibition. Group show of fine crafts. Off the Edge Art. Folk art by Bob McGill. Member Juried Exhibition. Group mixed media show. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Jan. 26. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

Artistic Links Gallery Dat 70s Show. Acrylic sculpture, paintings by Jody Harris. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Jan. 15. 439 Edgewood Ave. 404-688-7942.

Artrages Amy Kahn Russell. Jewelry. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 31. 2850 Paces Ferry Road. 770-432-4888.

Artwalk at Lenox My Home Town. Annual holiday show focusing on works of art ages 6-18. Dec. 11-Jan. 5. Lenox Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road. 404-233-6767.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery Spiritual Renewal. Group show in various mediums by Atlanta Artists Club members. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4. 2979 Grandview Ave. 770-951-9287.

Atlanta College of Art Gallery Selected. Juried student exhibition. 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 Jan. 5. 1280 Peachtree St., Woodruff Arts Center. 404-733-5052.

Atlanta Financial Center Contemplating Memory: Works by Lisa Hart. Mixed-media assemblages. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through March 13. 3333 Peachtree Road. 404-816-9777.

Atlanta Photography Group Gallery Southern Photographers 2002. Group show of Southeastern photographers work. Wed.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 24. TULA Art Center, 75 Bennett St., B-1. 404-605-0605.

Aurora Coffee-L5P Jason Crosby. Paintings by the Atlanta native. Dec. 13-31. 468 Moreland Ave. 404-523-6856.

Bank of America Plaza Infinite Views: Paintings by Josephine Bloodgood. West Lobby. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Continues through Feb. 6. 600 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Barbara Archer Gallery Art of the Samburu. Ethnic painting, metalwork, bowls and baskets; photographs by Katie Bollman. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. 404-815-1545.

Buckhead Library Paintings 2002. Paintings, drawings, inkjet by Anita Arliss. Mon., Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tue., Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 269 Buckhead Ave. 404-814-3500.

The Center for AIDS and Humanity Bloodworks: an Exploration of Sexual Attraction in the Age of AIDS. Drawings by Robert Sherer washed in human blood. Mon.-Fri., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20. 159 Ralph McGill Blvd. 404-874-7926.

Cherokee County Arts Council Arts Center New Horizons. Group show of Georgia artists in a variety of media. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 3. 94 North St., Canton. 770-704-6244.

City Gallery East National Arts Program. 16th annual exhibition showcasing talents of municipal employees of the City of Atlanta and their families. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Jan. 3. 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. Continues through Dec. 19. Dana Fine Arts Building, Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur. 404-471-5361.

Encyclomedia Building * DAMP!. Photographs by Josh Letchworth, mixed-media projects by Matt Frost. Dec. 11-Jan. 30. 1526-A DeKalb Ave. 404-527-3600.

Eyedrum Transforming. Multimedia group show of 18 artists including Todd Carroll, Sara Hornbacher, Praj Jayavant and Cecelia Kane, curated by Jen Vanderpool. Wed., Fri., Sat., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

Fay Gold Gallery Zoe Hersey, Thomas Ostenberg, Heidi Zumbrun. Paintings by Hersey, sculpture by Ostenburg and photographs by Zumbrun. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 28. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

The Forum Daughters of the New World. 12 women artists exhibit works on spirituality including Brooke Colella, Dorothy G. Gautier, Karen Woodward. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29. 1710 DeFoor Ave. 404-591-3814.

Galerie Timothy Tew Heads. Paintings and sculpture by Kimo Minton, paintings by Stephanus Heidacker and works from the Estate of Otto Neumann. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 20. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-869-0511.

Gallery at St. Edward A Double-Header. Multi-media works by Cyndi Marble and drawings, paintings and pastels by Marcia Kincaid. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 20. St. Edward Episcopal Church, 737 Moon Road, Lawrenceville. 770-963-6128.

Gallery Of The Unitarian Universalist Congregation Congregation Members Exhibit. Group show of watercolors, acrylics, sculpture, fabrics, pastels and photography. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Continues through Jan. 2. 911 Cliff Valley Way. 404-634-5134.

Gallery SKLO Nature in Contrast. Contemporary photography by Jamie Hahn. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 31. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-9763.

Gallery V Imagery. Paintings by Martha Fisher. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 30. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. 770-649-7426.

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse life.memory. Paintings and prints by Yun Lin. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. Free. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-417-2200.

Hammonds House Galleries Coded Memories. Paintings by Carl Williams. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 26. 503 Peeples St. 404-752-8730.

Heaven Blue Rose All Together Now. Group show by gallery artists. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4. 934 Canton Road, Roswell. 770-642-7380.

House Of Colors Gallery Louis, Durot, Ines Ebrenz, Marjorie Moran. Paintings. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 29. 34 Irby Ave. 404-233-6738.

Hudgens Center For The Arts Paintings of Karen Selsor. 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.

Jackson Fine Art Catch and Release. Photography of David Hilliard. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 11. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave. 404-233-3739.

Kiang Gallery Schematics. New works on paper by Kay Hwang. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 25. Alex White. New works on paper and plexiglass. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 25. 1923 Peachtree Road. 404-351-5477.

Knoke Fine Arts Agnes Richmond. Retrospective of the artist’s Gloucester years (1870-1964). Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20. 25 Alexander St., Suite 1, Marietta. 770-514-1766.

The Lowe Gallery Michael David, Todd Murphy. Photographs. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 30. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-8114.

Macon & Company Fine Art Sabiha Mujtaba. Studio furniture in wood. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 30. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 109. 404-603-9122.

Marcia Wood Gallery Timothy McDowell. Paintings. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 11. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-351-3930.

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.

Matre Gallery December Show. Group show of works by Jamie Cook, Jonathan Fenske, Tom Key, Michael Magill, Robert Matre and Steve Penley. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-8399.

Modern Primitive Gallery Mary Klein. Paintings. Tue.-Sun., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 1393 North Highland Ave. 404-892-0556.

Monroe Art Guild Birth of an Idea. Works by K. Miles-Anderton. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 27. 205 S. Broad St., Monroe. 770-207-8937.

MudFire Pottery Center Holiday Lights. Multi-artist show of ceramic arts. Dec. 11-24. 1441 Dresden Drive, Suite 250. 404-969-3260.

Opus One La Femme Rouge. Series of nudes by Carolynn Mann also featuring Gabriela Ibarra, Dmitry Proshkin and Gwen Fox. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 28. 75 Bennett St. 404-352-9727.

Pinckneyville Community Center New Southern Colours. Group show of paintings by Paulette Brown, Susan Redmond, Estelle Hart and Sallie Atkins. Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20. 4650 Peachtree Industrial Road, Norcross. 770-417-2200.

Reinike Gallery Passage. Paintings by Charles H. Reinike III. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. 789 Miami Circle. 404-364-0490.

Roswell Visual Arts Center & Gallery Portrait Society of Atlanta Juried Members’ Exhibition. Portraits by national artists in a variety of media. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 13. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770-594-6122.

Saltworks Gallery Deanna Sirlin. Site-specific hybrid of painting and digital photography. Wed.-Sat., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Feb. 8. 635 Angier Ave. 404-876-8000.

Sandler Hudson Gallery pairs. Paintings by Elizabeth Cain. Scott Belville. Paintings by the Athen-based artist. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 11. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

Schatten Gallery A Long Look Homeward. Photographs, detailed narrative text and video clips concerning Tibetans living in exile. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 31. 540 Asbury Circle. 404-727-6280.

Small Business Services Paris Inspirations. Photographs from Pisconeri Workshops featuring Bill Bibb, Megan Miller, Donna Poor, Jen Siebels and others. Dec. 11-18. The Stove Works, 112 Krog St., Suite 17. 404-525-4289.

Solomon Projects Variations on a Composition. Drawings by Susan Cofer. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Jan. 25. 1037 Monroe Drive. 404-875-7100.

Spence Art Gallery Willie Schofield. Abstract acrylic works. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 73-C Fairview Road, Stockbridge. 678-565-3034.

The Sportsman’s Gallery Art and the Animal. Group exhibit with over 120 works dealing with animals. Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. Aaron Building 309 E. Paces Ferry Rd. , Suite 120.

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 * True Colors: Meditations on the American Spirit. Works in response to Sept. 11 including Benny Andrews, Alan Campbell, Richard Estes, Sam Gilliam, Red Grooms, David Levinthal, Roy Lichtenstein, Sally Mann, Steven Penley, Robert Rauschenberg and Faith Ringgold, among others. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3. 303 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Swan Coach House Gallery Little Things Mean a Lot. 100 small art works in all forms. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 12. 3130 Slaton Drive. 404-266-2636.

Trinity Gallery Miniature Show. Group show featuring more than 50 gallery artists. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-237-0370.

Vespermann Glass Gallery Millinery in Glass. Glass hats of Brian Brenno. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 31. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-266-0102.

Vinson Gallery Head Over Heels. Paintings of shoes by J.Z. Torre. Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 30. 119 E. Court Square, #100, Decatur. 404-370-1720.

Wood Is Wonderful Art Gallery Logan Kearse, Body & Soul. Figurative works relating physical to the spiritual. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 30. 2805-B East Point St., East Point. 404-209-9404.

Youth Art Connection Gallery girl perfect. A collaboration with the GSU School of Art & Design with 12 teenage girls creating their own “girl perfect” environment. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 20. 63 Auburn Ave. 404-614-6233.