Arts Agenda February 12 2003

Classical Music
Atlanta Baroque Orchestra With violinist John Holloway featuring Handel’s Chandos Anthems and Tavener’s Song of the Angel. Sun., Feb. 16, 3:30 p.m. $25. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road. 404-240-8287.

Atlanta Chamber Players Cantabile, with works by Puccini, Verdi, Schubert, Bruch. Sun., Feb. 16, 3 p.m. $15. Temple Emanu-El, 1580 Spalding Drive. 770-242-2227.

Atlanta Percussion Trio The Gwinnett Philharmonic presents the ensemble. Fri., Feb. 14, 8 p.m. $10-$29.50. Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Arts Center, Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 404-249-6400.

Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Valentine’s Day love songs. Fri., Feb. 14, 12 p.m. Free. Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 S. Kilgo St. 404-727-4282.

Joshua Bell * Solo violinist. Sun., Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive, Georgia Tech. 404-894-9600.

Martin Jean Sun., Feb. 16, 4 p.m. free. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050.

Organ Recital Dr. Robert Poovey playing works by Bach, Franck, Widor, D’Aquin and Schumann. Sun., Feb. 16, 7 p.m. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree Street Northeast. 404-873-7600.

Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta Final auditions for the 2003 scholarship include seven semifinalists. Sun., Feb. 16, 2 p.m. Free. Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3434 Roswell Road. 404-325-1229.

William Graves & Michiko Otaki * Wed., Feb. 12. Spivey Hall, 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow. 770-961-3683.

?Comedy
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.

The Punchline * Brett Butler. Stand-up. Wed., Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. $25. Pablo Francisco. Stand-up. Feb. 13, 8:30 p.m.; Feb. 14, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Feb. 15, 7 p.m.,9 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Feb. 16, 7 p.m. $18.50. 280 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

Red Light Cafe Comedy Combat. Hosted by Gary Rolin and including other Atlanta stand-up comedians. Third Monday of every month, 8:30 p.m. $3. 553 Amsterdam Ave. 404-874-7828.

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
Morehouse Dance Theatre of Harlem The Dance Theatre of Harlem presents a number as part of Morehouse College’s 136th Founders’ Week Celebration. Fri., Feb. 14, 8 p.m. Morehouse College, 830 Westview Drive.

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.

Vivelo! Musicians, singers, dancers and painters showcase their talent in a Latin American artistic gala including Ballet Artistico Chileno, Perla Flamenca, Argentine tango and more. Sat., Feb. 15, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. $10-$30. EarthLink Live, 1374 W. Peachtree St. 678-966-0141.

Whirling Dervishes The Contemporary Lovers of Mevlana and the Whirling Dervishes of Turkey present “A Spiritual Journey: Sufi Music Concert and Sema Ceremony.” Thu., Feb. 13, 8 p.m. $10-$15. Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur. 404-471-6430.

?Museums
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center * A Shot in the Dark. Installation by Michael Oliveri for one weekend. Feb. 14, 7-9 p.m.; Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$5. 535 Means St. 404-688-1970.

Atlanta History Center Cabinets of Curiosities. Books, prints, photographs and documents from the Archives and Special Libraries collections. Continues through March 8. Freedom: A History of US. Drafts of the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, speeches and other historical documents. Continues through Feb. 28. 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. $10-$12. 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. Rodin and French Sculpture of the Late 19th Century. New acquisition, a sculpted portrait of Victor Hugo by Rodin, along with works by Medaro Rosso, Albert-Ernst, Carrier-Belleuse and Jules Dalou. Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; First Thursday of every month, 5-8 p.m. $8-$15. 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4444.

High Museum of Art Folk Art & Photography Gallery * Faces and Places: Picturing the Self in Self-Taught Art. Group show of works in mixed media by Thornton Dial, Mattie Lou O’Kelley, Ruby Black, Andrea Badami and others. Land of Myth and Memory: Clarence John Laughlin and Photographers of the South. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 9. Free. 30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. 404-577-6940.

Jimmy Carter Library & Museum Portraits of the Presidents from the National Portrait Gallery. Collection of 61 paintings, sculptures and photographs from the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. Opens Feb. 15. Feb. 15-March 1. 441 Freedom Parkway. 404-331-0296.

Michael C. Carlos Museum Arts of India and the Himalayas: Recent Acquisitions. Rotating exhibits focusing on Asia’s vast geography. George Platt Lynes: Ballet Photographs. Photographs of the American Ballet Company. 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. 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 * Color, Culture, Complexity. Group show including 18 artists including Amalia Amaki, Perry Bard, Linda Hesh, Stephen Marc, Lisa McGaughey Tuttle. Continues through Feb. 16. Kojo Griffin: At Work. Site-specific installation. Opening reception Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through March 30. 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 Spoken Word. Pamela Diana (aka) Hetepa Ra performing. Open-mic. Tue., Feb. 18, 6 p.m. 1 Margaret Mitchell Square. 404-730-1700.

Brothers Cafe Thursday’s Word Throw. Open mic poetry reading and spoken word. Hosted by Fantasy T. Thursdays, 9 p.m. Free. 5328 Old National Highway, College Park. 404-768-7575.

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.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center * Poetry Night. Emerging musical talent, open poetry reading and coffee. Second Wednesday of every month, 8:15 p.m. $2-$3. 980 Briarcliff Road. 404-872-5338.

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

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.

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.

Jake’s Roadhouse Kodac’s Beatnik Buffet. Kodac Harrison hosts a spoken word, poetry, music open-mic. Third Wednesday of every month. 2272 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur. 404-633-4111.

The Oh-Zone Spoken Word and Artist Pavillon. A showcase of oratory talents. Thu., Feb. 13, 6 p.m. 544 North Angier Ave., The Oh-Zone.

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 Artist Factory Thearadical presents the original work with musical guests including Farrago, Sounds Outta Bounds, Empress and Barry Walker. Alumni Hall Theater. Opens Feb. 13. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Feb. 16, 6 p.m. Continues through Feb. 15. $5-$8. Georgia State University, University Plaza. 404-463-9010.

As You Like It The Acting Company presents Shakespeare. Feb. 14, 8 p.m.; Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive, Georgia Tech. 404-894-9600.

Beyond Therapy OffOff Peachtree presents Christopher Durang’s comedy. Opens Feb. 14. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through March 8. $6-$12. Dorsey Studios & Theatre for the Performing Arts, 3593 Clairmont Road. 404-943-0031.

Boca Della Verita Staged reading of Thomas Bryant’s work. Part of the Brave New Works II project. Sun., Feb. 16, 3 p.m. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050.

Dating and Mating in Modern Times Performance of Elizabeth Wong’s farce. Sat., Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050.

Frida - Diego and Me * Workshop production of Sandra L. Hughes’ play. Opens Feb. 15. Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. $10-$12. The MASK Center, 1083 Austin Ave., Studio 008. 404-982-9922.

Holy Oak Reading of David Garrett’s work. Part of the Brave New Works II project. Sun., Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050.

MAJIK A staged reading of Pamela Turner’s work. Part of the Brave New Works II project. Sat., Feb. 15, 3 p.m. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050.

Parasites The Goethe Institut presents a staged reading of Marius von Mayenburg’s play. Mon., Feb. 17, 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Rumors Centerstage North Theatre presents Neil Simon’s farce. Opens Feb. 14. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through March 1. $10. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-509-2700.

Saint Lucy’s Eyes * Ruby Dee stars in this drama about a woman who helps girls in trouble during the Civil Rights movement. Opens Feb. 12. Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through March 9. $17-$46. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Soweto! Soweto! Soweto! A Township is Calling * Freddie Hendricks Youth Ensemble of Atlanta presents the production for Black History Month. Tue., Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. Free. Georgia State University Student Center Ballroom, Georgia State University, 33 Gilmer Street SE Unit 3. 404-463-9720.

Tirade forThree World premiere of play by Murray Mednick. Opens Feb. 14. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through March 1. $12-$16. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

12,395 Words Staged reading of Joseph Skibell’s new work. Part of the Brave New Works II project. Wed., Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050.

The Vagina Monologues Clarkston Drama Club presents Eve Ensler’s piece about women. Proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations. Wed., Feb. 12, 8 p.m. $15. Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus, 555 North Indian Creek Drive. 404-299-4270.

The VD Show * Out of Hand Theater’s Valentine’s Day event with theater, music, comedy, poetry and more. Feb. 14, 8 p.m.; Feb. 15, 8 p.m.; Feb. 16, 7 p.m. $12. Red Light Cafe, 553 Amsterdam Ave. 404-312-9871.

?Theater: Ongoing
8 1/2 X 11 * Eight and a half directors with one-acts less than 11 minutes long. Works by Georgia Shakespeare Festival, Theatre Emory, New Jomandi, PushPush, Zoetic Dance Ensemble and more. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Feb. 16, 5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 22. $15-$20. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

Evil Las Vegas Mystery dinner theater. 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.

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress Comedy by Alan Ball about five women during a wedding reception. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 15. $15-$18. Onstage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-897-1802.

Golden Boy Clifford Odets drama. Sundays, 2 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. $16-$20. Aurora Theatre, 3087-B Main St., Duluth. 770-476-7926.

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

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.

The Lion King * Musical adaptation of the Disney cartoon. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 2 p.m. Continues through March 16. Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave. 404-249-6400.

Mousetrap Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery. Sundays, 2:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 16. $16-$18. Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726.

Out of Order Whodunnit comedy/farce by Ray Cooney. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. $17-$32. 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.

The Price Family drama by Arthur Miller. Wed., Thur., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. $18-$24. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 770-395-2654.

Romeo & Juliet Shakespeare’s classic love story. Tue.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through March 2. $19.50-$24.50. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

Shakespeare’s R&J * Shakespeare’s writing adapted by Joe Calarco about four high school boys confronting raging hormones. Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Continues through March 2. $25-$31. Hertz Stage, Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

The Skull in Connemara * Theatre Gael’s comedy about a gravedigger. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 16. $16-$22. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-876-9762.

Trouble in Mind Featuring Carol Mitchell-Leon in this Obie Award-winning comedy/drama. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 or 5 p.m. Through March 8. $20-$25. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

Weather Rocks! Jon Ludwig’s musical review that teaches about weather phenomena. Tues.-Sun., call for exact times. $6-$12. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. 404-873-3391.

Wonder of the World Comedy about a woman’s journey of self-discovery. Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 3 p.m., 8:30 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $16-$25. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. 404-584-7450.

?Visual Arts: Openings
Anne Irwin Fine Art Alice Williams: New Paintings. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 20. 55 Bennett St. 404-352-1855.

ArtSpot * The Hair Show: Video Hair Pieces. Group show of video pieces including Alan Algee, Kristin Gorell, Susan Kraus, Adam Overton and Oliver Smith. Opening reception Feb. 15, 7-11 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through March 14. 704 McGruder St. 404-659-0088.

Atlanta Photography Group Gallery The Push Pin Show. Group show of works for show/sale as an annual fundraiser. Opening reception Feb. 14, 7:30-10 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. TULA Art Center, 75 Bennett St., B-1. 404-605-0605.

Galerie Timothy Tew Red, Love. Small paintings with works by Eric Ansel, Anthony Ardavin, Valentina Dubasky, Jonathan Sobol and others. Fri., Feb. 14, 12-5 p.m. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-869-0511.

Gallery 100 The Turn of the Screw. Mixed media works. Thu., Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5008.

Hudgens Center For The Arts Through the Eyes of a Child. Artwork created by children in Russian orphanages. Wed., Feb. 12, 5-7 p.m. Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-623-6002.

Spence Art Gallery Watercolor Florals. Watercolors. Sun., Feb. 16, 2 p.m. 73-C Fairview Road, Stockbridge. 678-565-3034.

Trinity Gallery Bryce Hammond: Recent Work. Mixed media scenes of Florida. Opening reception Feb. 14, 7-10 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Continues through March 21. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-237-0370.

?Visual Arts: Ongoing
Aliya Gallery Margaret Dyer, Gerard Erley. Paintings and pastels. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 12. 1402 N. Highland Ave. 404-892-2835.

American InterContinental University Gallery Extreme Exposure. Group exhibit of photography including Wallace Wilson, Evon Streetman, Wiley Sanderson and Mary Hammond. Feb. 6-25. 333 Peachtree Rd., NE. 404-965-7514.

Anne Irwin Fine Art Nathaniel Mather: Paintings with a Story. Oil paintings. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 15. 55 Bennett St. 404-352-1855.

Anthony Ardavin Gallery Tableau Vivant. Paintings by Alejandro Arrepol. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 22. 309 Paces Ferry Road, #110. 404-233-9686.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays-Subliminal. Selection of large-scale paintings by Riz 22 and Michi. Feb. 10-16. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Apex Museum Visions in Music. Contemporary musical artist photographs. Black history month reception Feb. 6. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 28. 135 Auburn Ave. 404-523-2739.

Art Institute of Atlanta The Art Directors Club 81st Annual Awards Exhibition. Featuring work of gold and silver medallists from the int’l. competition including design, illustration, photography and related disciplines. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 17. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 100 Embassy Road. 770-394-8300.

Arts For All Gallery Art & Process: Drawings and Paintings from the Northeast Center for Special Care. Paintings and works on paper created by artists whom have traumatic brain injury and/or spinal cord injury. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 21. 57 Forsyth St. 404-221-1270, ext. 202.

Artwalk at Lenox Studio B9. Works by Jeff Conefry, Kojo Griffin, David Isenhour, Lance Lamont and Charles Nelson. Feb. 6-March 23. Lenox Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road. 404-233-6767.

Atlanta College of Art Gallery Buy Sellf: Lick the Window. First North American group exhibition highlighting works by the Buy-sellf collective - from design to performance art. 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 March 9. 1280 Peachtree St., Woodruff Arts Center. 404-733-5052.

The Dalton Gallery Between. A collaborative exhibition between Nell Ruby and Robin Dana. Artists’ talk Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 12-4 p.m. Continues through March 7. Dana Fine Arts Building, Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur. 404-471-5361.

Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery Revelations. Photography installation by Jennifer Julian. Wed., Fri., Sat., 12-5 p.m. Continues through March 1. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

The Forum Urban Visions. Paintings by Carl L. Deitz. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 14. Miradas del Arte Mexicano. Group exhibit of 27 Mexican artists. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 14. 1710 DeFoor Ave. 404-591-3814.

Galerie Timothy Tew Contrasts. Paintings by Auguste Garufi, Angelo Franco, Jonathan Sobol. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 22. 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 V Nature at its Best, Backyard Abundance. Paintings by Richard Harper and colored pencil works by Carol Sorensen. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. 770-649-7426.

Gems of Africa Gallery African Paintings. Group show of works by Ben Macala, Hargreaves Ntukwana, Nuwa Nnyanzi, Yusef Musoke. Feb. 6-March 1. 630 N. Highland Ave. 404-876-8200.

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

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.

Jackson Fine Art Inner Light. Photography by Flor Garduno. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 8. Inside Havana. Photography by Andrew Moore. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 8. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave. 404-233-3739.

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. Continues through Feb. 12. Magical Stories of Mexico. Paintings by Rodolfo Morales. Sturgis Library Gallery. Feb. 6-26. 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-499-3223.

Marcia Wood Gallery Gregory Johnston. Abstract paintings. Continues through Feb. 23. Venske and Spanle. Six abstract sculptures. 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. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 18. 1393 North Highland Ave. 404-892-0556.

Momus Gallery Anderson & Low. Photographs by Jonathan Anderson and Edwin Low. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 28. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Reinike Gallery Henry Callahan. Canvas paintings. Tue.-Sat., 5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. 789 Miami Circle. 404-364-0490.

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

Schatten Gallery Dark Night of the Soul. Series of collages created by Carlos Rojas. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sundays, 12-8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. 540 Asbury Circle. 404-727-6861.

Studioplex The Long Walk to Freedom: Portraits of Civil Rights Activists Then and Now. A photographic 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.

Tree of Life Gallery Art with Heart. Works created by the Cuong Nhu dojo. Fri., Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m. 341 Elizabeth St. 404-377-6838.

Underground Atlanta September 11 Photo Project. Traveling photo community initiative. Continues through March 1. 50 Upper Alabama St. 404-523-2311.

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

Youngblood Gallery Soul Rebel. Mixed media works by D.C. artists Adam Stab and Soyco McPheley. Fri., Sat., 12-5 p.m.; Tue.-Thur., 2-7 p.m. Continues through March 3. 629 Glenwood Ave. 404-627-0393.

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.