5 things to do: Atlanta Ballet 2 Presents Beauty & the Beast
What’s going on around ATL today.
Bruce Johnson, Exercise in Restraint: Montgomery Civil Rights Portraits#Bruce_Johnson_Exercise_in_Restraint:_Montgomery_Civil_Rights_Portraits
Gallery 72 - 72 Marietta St N.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 Free. 10 a.m.
Gallery 72 presents an exhibition of mixed media painting inspired by the Montgomery Civil Rights Movement by local artist and photographer Bruce Johnson. Bruce Johnson states of this exhibition “I am obsessed with painting arrest photos of civil rights advocates from the mid-50’s in Montgomery, Alabama, most of them from the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
It is my belief that America has lost something more important in recent years than predominance in the world economy; it is our ability to discern what is important and act upon it. These images, for me, epitomize that on many levels. Each of these brave individuals risked something different, notoriety, income, family, beliefs, safety, but they risked it all collectively.”
There will be an exhibition reception on Thursday, February 8th, 2018 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
John Maus#John_Maus
The Earl - 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E. Atlanta, GA 30316 $13-$15. 8:30 p.m.
Atlanta Ballet 2 Presents Beauty & the Beast#Atlanta_Ballet_2_Presents_Beauty_REAL_AMP_the_Beast
Infinite Energy Center - 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 $10-$57. 7 p.m.
Fall in love with this celebrated fairy tale all over again with a one-hour production designed for our younger audience members, children ages 12 and under. They will be mesmerized by this enchanting tale of adventure, unlikely friendships, and the power of true love.
Fifty Shades Freed Pre-Screening Party#Fifty_Shades_Freed_Pre-Screening_Party
Regal Atlantic Station - 261 19th St. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30363 $40. 7 p.m.
You are cordially invited to come and enjoy the excitement of ”Fifty Shades Freed,” the most anticipated trilogy of the year. Have your tickets Guaranteed for this Big Release. Tickets will sell out.
Art Amok Slam: Can’t Sleep Poets Will Eat Me#Art_Amok_Slam:_Can_t_Sleep_Poets_Will_Eat_Me
Red Light Cafe - 553 Amsterdam Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30306 $5. 8:30 p.m.
Art Amok Slam Team is back once again at Red Light Café. Come out and share your words, songs, limericks, haiku, knock-knock jokes or interpretive dance. Whatever you bring we want to hear it and see you! (As long as it’s not homophobic, racist, sexist, misogynistic crap. Nobody wants to hear that.)
In partnership with Syrens of the South and Write Club Atlanta our slam winner will receive $50 and a showcase spot at Tease Tuesday.
First 10 will slam. Judges will have free entry. So, if you don’t want to share then come and judge us as we will be slammin’.
Karen Garrabrant and Theresa Davis would like to say HEEEEYYYY in advance.