Arts Agenda January 15 2003

Classical Music

Ken Cowan Organist. Sat., Jan. 18, 8:15 p.m. $25. Spivey Hall, 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow. 770-961-3683.

DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, narrated by Monica Kaufman. Sun., Jan. 19, 3 p.m. $4. Marvin Cole Auditorium, Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive. 404-299-4270.

Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Joined by baritone John Horner performing Schubert’s “Winterreise”. Thu., Jan. 16, 8 p.m. $15. Emory Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050.

Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Guest baritone John Horner performing Schubert’s Winterreise. Thu., Jan. 16, 8 p.m. $15. Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 S. Kilgo St. 404-727-5050.

John Huston Sun., Jan. 19. Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road. 404-365-1000.

Keyboard Conversations “Lions of Lyricism,” featuring works by Chopin, Grieg, Liszt, commentary by Jeffrey Siegel. Sat., Jan. 18, 8 p.m. $20. Stillwell Theater-Kennesaw State Unversity, Kennesaw. 770-423-6650.

Kurt-Alexander Zeller, Michiko Otaki Tue., Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m. Spivey Hall, 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow. 770-961-3683.

David Watkins International Steinway Artist pianist. Fri., Jan. 17, 8 p.m. Free. Stillwell Theater-Kennesaw State Unversity, Kennesaw. 770-423-6650.

?Comedy
Atlanta Civic Center Original G’s of Comedy. Sat., Jan. 18, 8 p.m. 395 Piedmont Ave. 404-249-6400.

Blank Stage Studios Solid Comedy. BRIC Players improv comedy. Fridays, 8 p.m. $10. Blank Stage Players Comedy Improv. 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 Mark Curry. Stand-up. Jan. 17; Jan. 18; Jan. 19. 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.

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
Duende Dance Theater * Layers and Landscapes, modern dance. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 18. $8-$10. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-377-2534.

Several Dancers Core “Lunchtime in the Studio,” presents modern dance performance and discussion. Third Wednesday of every month, 12-1 p.m. Free, lunch provided. Several Dancers Core Studios, 133 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-373-4154.

?Museums
Atlanta History Center Georgia’s Funny Man: Cartoonist Jack Davis Comes Home. 100 works by the Mad Magazine illustrator. Continues through April 19. Ice Cream: the Whole Scoop. Exhibition documenting the history of ice cream and its evolution. 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 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.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Ancient Microworlds. High-magnification photographs that look at fossils. Mon.-Sun. Continues through May 1. $6 for Museum member, $10 general admission. 767 Clifton Road. 404-929-6400.

High Museum of Art * For This World and Beyond. African art from the Fred and Rita Richman collection. 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.

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art Metro Montage III. Group show of mainly local artists’ works. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Continues through March 2. $3-$5. 30 Atlanta St., Marietta. 770-528-1444.

Michael C. Carlos Museum Arts of India and the Himalayas: Recent Acquisitions. Rotating exhibits focusing on Asia’s vast geography. Mel Bochner: If the Color Changes. Monoprints and paintings. Continues through Jan. 26. Permanent collection. Largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast with objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East and the ancient Americas. Collections of 19th and 20th-century sub-Saharan African art and European and American works on paper from the Renaissance to the present. 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. 26. $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. 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 * FFX spoken word open mic w/ Son & Kimani. 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.

Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library Poets’ Cafe. Artist showcase with open mic for spoken word/poetry after performances. Tue., Jan. 21, 6-8 p.m. Free. 1 Margaret Mitchell Square. 404-730-1896.

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.

Brothers Cafe Thursday’s Word Throw. Open mic poetry reading and spoken word. Hosted by Fantasy T. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free. 5328 Old National Highway, College Park. 404-768-7071.

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.

Charis Books & More All Women’s Open Mic. 5-minute acts of poetry, spoken word, music and more. Fri., Jan. 17, 8 p.m. Free. 1189 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0304.

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.

Eyedrum Language Harm. Atlanta Poet’s Group presents minute poetry. Wed., Jan. 15, 9 p.m. Free. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

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.

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

Lush Life Cafe Open mic poetry show. Hosted by Phillipe. Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 1405 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. 404-758-8737.

NCCI Open Mic, Open Mind. Taping of spoken word, song and rap for Channel 25 airing. Mondays, 9 p.m. Free. 3901A Covington Highway, Decatur. 404-286-5869.

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
Cats Theater of the Stars presents the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Opens Jan. 21. Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Jan. 25, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Jan. 26, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 26. $20-$52. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

Confessions The Stella Foundation presents a new play by Charles L. Ross about sexual misconduct at an all-boys parochial school. Opens Jan. 17. Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Feb. 2. $10-$12. 7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-523-7647.

THE COUNTESS A love story scandal set in Victorian England. Opens Jan. 22. Part of Essential Theatre’s Festival of New American Theatre. Playing in rep, call for exact dates and times. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Evil Las Vegas Mystery dinner theater. Opens Jan. 16. Tue.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through April 16. $42.50-$50. Agatha’s-A Taste of Mystery, 693 Peachtree St. 404-875-4321.

Jesus and Pilate Dramatic portrayal of the confrontation. Opens Jan. 17. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Feb. 16. Theatre With a Mission, 8 Powder Spring St., Marietta. 770-354-2761.

Out of Order Whodunnit comedy/farce by Ray Cooney. Opens Jan. 15. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. $20-$30. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

PS 69 Comedy about a young substitute teacher in a Brooklyn elementary school. Opens Jan. 22. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Jan. 26, 3 p.m. Continues through Jan. 26. $17-$23. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

SPEAKING NAZI World premiere of Karen Page’s dark comedy about a Southern family waiting for the Rapture. Opens Jan. 15. Part of Essential Theatre’s Festival of New American Theatre. Playing in rep, call for exact dates and times. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Tales of Edgar Allen Poe Poe’s classic stories of madness, obsession and murder told through puppets. Opens Jan. 22. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 2. $14-$20. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. 404-873-3391.

Twelve Angry Men Cobb Players present the drama about jury room dramatics. Opens Jan. 17. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 22. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

THE VESUVIUS PROJECT Two hour, two act long-form improv show presented by Jackpie. Sat., Jan. 18, 8 p.m. $5-$7. Towne Cinema Theatre, 106 N. Avondale Ave., Decatur. www.jackpie.com.

?Theater: Ongoing
Annie Theater of the Stars presents the popular musical. Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Jan. 18, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Jan. 19, 1 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 19. $20-$52. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

Dial M for Murder Murder mystery. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Jan. 26, 5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 15. $12-$18. Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

FUDDY MEERS Southeastern premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire’s amnesia comedy. Part of Essential Theatre’s Festival of New American Theatre. In rep., call for exact dates and times. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Shakespeare Tavern’s first musical is Stephen Sondheim’s comedy. Tue.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 9. $19.50-$24.50. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

I Hate Hamlet GET presents Paul Rudnick’s comic re-examination of the Bard’s coveted role. Sundays, 2:30 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 19. $14.50-$31. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260.

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

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.

Steel Magnolias Cobb Players presents the Southern favorite. Opens Jan. 10. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 15. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

This Train * Featuring performance art pieces by KT Kilborn including “Underground TRANSit.” Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 18. $10-$15. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

?Visual Arts: Openings
Abernathy Arts Center Gallery North Fulton Regional Juried Arts Exhibition. 4th annual event features paintings, drawings, mixed media, photographs, pottery and sculpture chosen by a panel of three jurors. Opening reception Jan. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 254 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs. 404-303-6172.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays - Hedonism II. Group show of 15 artists exploring erotic and sensual art work through photography and painting. Opening reception Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20-19. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

The Forum Miradas del Arte Mexicano. Group exhibit of 27 Mexican artists. Opening reception with a performance by Atlanta Virtuosi and Bert Elliott Jan. 17, 7-10 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 14. 1710 DeFoor Ave. 404-591-3814.

Georgia State University School of Art & Design * Pulse Field. International exhibition of sound art. Opening reception Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. 404-651-2257.

Kennesaw State University Magical Stories of Mexico. Paintings by Rodolfo Morales. Sturgis Library Gallery. Jan. 15-Feb. 26. 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-499-3223.

Marcia Wood Gallery Gregory Johnston. Abstract paintings. Venske and Spanle. Six abstract sculptures. Opening reception Jan. 17, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-351-3930.

Modern Primitive Gallery Jamie Cook. Photography. Opening reception Jan. 17, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 18. 1393 North Highland Ave. 404-892-0556.

Sandler Hudson Gallery Marietta Hoferer, Ilene Sunshine. Mixed media works. Opening reception Jan. 17, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

Spruill Gallery A Photo Challenge. Group show of professional/non-professional artist pairings and their photography. Includes Judy Lampert, Teresa Sims, Shelia Turner, Nancy Voshall. Opening reception Jan. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 15. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road. 770-394-4019.

Woodruff Library Enduring Legacy: Photographs by Jim Alexander from his “Spirits/Martyrs/Heroes” Project. Opening reception Jan. 21, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 21-Feb. 28. Emory University, 540 Asbury Circle. 404-727-6861.

?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. Wed.-Fri., 12-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-6 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4 p.m. 27 Waddell St. 404-222-9535.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays - A Rare Combination. Group exhibit of works by John Tindel, Luis Bravo & Alex Feliciano. A combination of paint, screen-printing and design. Jan. 13-19. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Art 101 Art showing. Group show of local artists. Sat., Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 1960 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-874-4224.

Art Institute of Atlanta Inside/Outside. Recent drawings by Ann Critchfield and Bill Livesay. Mon.- Thur., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 17. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 100 Embassy Road. 770-394-8300.

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.

ArtSpot Nail. Works by Bo Zhang. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Continues through Feb. 7. 704 McGruder St. 404-659-0088.

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.

Le Cafe Crepe Gallery Abstract Freeforms. Paintings by Estelle Carraz. Tue.-Sat. Continues through March 1. 90 Marietta Station Walk, Marietta. 770-426-8003.

Encyclomedia Building * DAMP!. Photographs by Josh Letchworth, mixed-media projects by Matt Frost. Jan. 9-30. 1526-A DeKalb Ave. 404-527-3600.

Eyedrum * Carscapes. Large-scale photography by Vivian Liddell. Wed., Fri., Sat., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 1. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

Fay Gold Gallery Tony Hernandez, Helen Durant. Paintings, drawings and installations. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 7. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

Fernbank Science Center Hope for Humanity: the Quest for an AIDS Vaccine. Exhibition with a set of 50 photographs and large displays describing worldwide AIDS epidemic and efforts to produce a vaccine. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 31. Free. 156 Heaton Park Drive. 404-378-4311.

Gallery Eleven50 Whitney Wolf: Recent Works. Paintings. Jan. 9-Feb. 4. eleven50, 1150-B Peachtree St. 404-874-0428.

Gallery Of The Unitarian Universalist Congregation Hal Schwarze, Melanie Eberhardt. Paintings by Schwarze, drawings and paintings by Eberhardt. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Continues through Jan. 30. 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 Impressions in Light, Eclectic Art. Paintings by Wini Hull and Lucy Barnes McDowell. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 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 Brains on Fire. Works by Ron Pircio and other gallery artists. Mon.-Sat. Continues through March 1. 934 Canton Road, Roswell. 770-642-7380.

Kennesaw State University The Collector’s Vision: Black Folk Art for the American South. Works by Mose Tolliver, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Leroy Almon, Purvis Young, Mary Proctor and Sultan Rogers from the collection of Ann and Ted Oliver. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 12. 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-499-3223.

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.

Matre Gallery Susan Grossman. Drawings. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 4. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-8399.

Our Studio and Gallery Artists of Peachtree-Pine. Paintings and drawings by a group from the shelter. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless, 477 Peachtree St. 404-787-4656.

Pinckneyville Community Center Fabulous. Hand-made art quilts by Sandra Rowland. 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.

Roswell Cultural Arts Center Connections. Roswell artist Wendy James painting and sculpture. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 950 Forrest St, Roswell. 770-641-3727.

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.

Thomas Deans & Company, Fine Art Gallery Artists Exhibition. Paintings, drawings and sculpture by Barry Hirst, John Boyd, Randolphe Schwabe and Marek Zulawski and new 18th and 19th century acquisitions. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 1. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-3778.

Wood Is Wonderful Art Gallery Groups of People: A Look Into My Life. Folk artist Bob Wardrep. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 31. 2805-B East Point St., East Point. 404-209-9404.

Youth Art Connection Gallery Fine Arts Exhibition. 100 selected works by members of all 20 Atlanta area clubs. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 14. 63 Auburn Ave. 404-614-6233.