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ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOURTH OF JULY ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION
Conductor Bridget Reischl and the U.S. Army Chorus join the ASO for a special performance including post-show fireworks display. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 404-733-5013. www.vzwamp.com.

CORNDOGORAMA 2009
Two-day music festival featuring Dead Confederate, Judi Chicago, Young Antiques, Jeffrey Butzer and Midwives, Modern Skirts and many more. The event also features beer, food, an artist market and a corndog-eating contest. June 27-28 at 470 Flat Shoals Avenue in the heart of East Atlanta Village. www.corndogorama.com.

IL DIVO
The international operatic-pop ensemble performs. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 at the Fox Theatre. Tickets are $53.75-$127.75. 404-817-8700. www.foxtheatre.org.

INDEPENDENCE DAY
The Mall of Georgia throws a Fourth of July party with music by the Mike Rogers Band, Johnny Rockbridge and LifeForce, as well as a fireworks display and a free screening of the classic Will Smith action flick on a 42-foot screen, as part of the summer “Movies Under the Stars” series. 2 p.m. Saturday, July 4 at the Mall’s Village Pavilion. 678-482-8788. www.mallofgeorgia.com.

WHOLE WORLD THEATRE
The improv troupe celebrates the Fourth of July with a weekend of prizes and surprises, including beer specials from Yuengling. Get in free with a valid military ID July 2-3. (No show on July 4.) For tickets, call 404-817-7529 or visit www.wholeworldtheatre.com.

Theater, Dance, Music and Opera

AUTOMATIC THEATER
Improv troupe composed of actors, filmmakers, writers and puppeteers fields audience suggestions in a “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” short-form improv format. Tickets are $7. 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Relapse Theatre. 404-394-9115. www.relapsetheatre.com.

GEORGIA AQUARIUM'S JAZZ JOURNEYS
The summer concert series returns. Enjoy Jazz Bites dining options from Wolfgang Puck Catering. 7 p.m. Friday nights through September. 404-581-4444. www.georgiaaquarium.org.

JACKPIE THEATER WORKSHOP
Long-form improv comedy shows every Saturday at 8 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. at 380 14th St. NW. Tickets are $7. BYOB. www.jackpie.com.

VILLAGE THEATRE
Atlanta’s newest comedy troupe performs long and short-form improv, sketch and stand-up comedy. Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre. 404-688-8856. www.villagecomedy.com.

Family

JIM HENSON: WONDERS FROM HIS WORKSHOP
Exhibit highlighting the performance and design contributions Jim Henson and his collaborators have made to the world of puppetry, including the technological advances behind “Fraggle Rock,” “Labyrinth” and others. Through Sept. 13 in the Love Family Atrium at the Center for Puppetry Arts. 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org.

Exhibitions and Gallery Shows

AMERICA I AM: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN IMPRINT
Touring exhibition presented by broadcaster Tavis Smiley celebrating nearly 500 years of African-American contributions to American culture and history. Through Sept. 6 at the Atlanta Civic Center. For tickets and more information, visit www.americaiam.org.

BODIES . . . THE EXHIBITION
This controversial exhibit features 15 meticulously preserved whole-body and more than 250 partial-body specimens, providing a unique understanding of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory and other systems that exist beneath the skin. Through Jan. 3, 2010, at the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station. 866-866-8265. www.bodiestickets.com.

DIALOG IN THE DARK
Visitors are escorted through galleries in total darkness, relying on blind and visually impaired guides, for a glimpse of the day-to-day life and survival skills of the blind. Through Jan. 3, 2010, at the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station. Tickets must be purchased beforehand. www.dialogtickets.com.

ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO
Works by an array of international photographers including Sally Mann, Richard Misrach and Nan Goldin. Each 20x24 portfolio contains 10 original photographs and sells for $25,000 to benefit the Elton John Aids Foundation. On view through Aug. 22 at Jackson Fine Art. 404-233-3739. www.jacksonfineart.com.

THE INSPIRATIONAL YEARS
Exhibit of 19 works by local painter Derek McCrea, a U.S. Army infantry combat soldier who has served two tours of duty in Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division. Through July 16 at the Brown Art Gallery in the Monroe F. Swilley Jr. Library on the Mercer University Atlanta College Campus. 678-547-6280.

LOUVRE ATLANTA: THE LOUVRE AND THE MASTERPIECE
This exhibit explores how the definition of a “masterpiece” has changed over time, featuring 91 works of art from all eight of the Musée du Louvre’s collection areas, spanning 4,000 years. Through Sept. 6 at the High Museum of Art. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.

MOORE IN AMERICA
Exhibit featuring 20 major works from Henry Moore, recognized as one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. Through Oct. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. 404-876-5859. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

MY FAVORITE THINGS
New exhibition showcasing a collection of staffers’ favorite items from the Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s permanent collection. Through Feb. 1, 2010 at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 404-929-6400. www.fernbankmuseum.org.

TITANIC AQUATIC
Authentic artifacts from the famed wreck and interactive experiences bring the Titanic to life. Through Sept. 7 at the Georgia Aquarium. www.georgiaaquarium.org.

Other Fun Stuff

NORTHLAKE TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Become the person your resume thinks you are. Improve your public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment. Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at MetroBrokers GMAC Real Estate in the Northlake Festival Shopping Center. For directions or other info, call 678-858-0963.

POKER NIGHT
Every Tuesday at Engine 11 Firehouse Tavern. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. 404-873-3473. www.engine11atl.com.

99x Live Music Calendar for the Week of Sunday, June 28, 2009

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

DUNCH WITH BANJOLICIOUS
1 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
FARMER JASON
2 p.m. at Red Light Café. 404-874-7828. www.redlightcafe.com.
IMAGO DEI, DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY, OSAZE, EASTSIDE MICHAEL RAY, DSTRUCTIVE, PHORRKAST, JACKSON BOI
6:15 p.m. at Red Light Café. 404-874-7828. www.redlightcafe.com.
KID ROCK, LYNYRD SKYNYRD
6 p.m. at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood. 404-249-6400. www.livenation.com.
MICE IN CARS, ROYAL THUNDER, THE FALCON LORDS
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
THE SMART BROTHERS, CHRIS AYER, JOHN CALLAWAY
7:30 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC
7 p.m. at Apache Café. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.
TRIOSITY, TRAVEL BY TRAIN, NEW FAMILIARS
7 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
UNCLE SUGAR 9:30 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
YARN, JOSH GRIDER TRIO
8 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 29

NASVILLIAN FAMILY BAND, INCORRIGIBLE STRING BAND, ROLLING NOWHERE
7 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
NATHANIEL JENNINGS
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
SCHOOL OF ROCK
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
SONGWRITER’S OPEN MIC
7:30 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
SOUL SHAKERS
9 p.m. at Blind Willie’s. 404-873-2583. www.blindwilliesblues.com.
STAMPEDE FEATURING JOHNNY MCGOWAN 10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
THE WOODEN BIRDS, OTHER LIVES, LIZ DURRETT
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30

EVANGELICALS, THE PIANO PLAYS ITSELF, SOUND ON FILM
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
GENTLEMAN JEESE & HIS MEN
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
JAM SESSION WITH DANNY HARPER
9:30 p.m. at Churchill Grounds. 404-876-3030. www.churchillgrounds.com.
LUSTRE KING, SWANK SINATRA, HIP TO DEATH
7 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
NATHAN NELSON & BLONJU 10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
NATHAN MORGAN BAND
9 p.m. at Blind Willie’s. 404-873-2583. www.blindwilliesblues.com.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
8 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
SONGWRITER’S OPEN MIC
7:30 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
TRU SKOOL TUESDAYS
9 p.m. at Apache Café. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

AL SMITH’S MIDTOWN ATLANTA JAM SESSION
8 p.m. at Apache Café. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.
BEYONCÉ
7:30 p.m. at Philips Arena. 404-249-6400. www.philipsarena.com.
THE BREEZE KINGS
9 p.m. at Blind Willie’s. 404-873-2583. www.blindwilliesblues.com.
CHRIS RICKER
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
THE FORTY-FIVES
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
GEISHA HIT SQUAD, JASON CONNELLY, MICHAEL C. SMITH
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
IL DIVO
7:30 p.m. at the Fox Theatre. 404-817-8700. www.foxtheatre.org.
JESSICA JUGGZ, TRIP HOP COWBOY
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
7 p.m. at Red Light Café. 404-874-7828. www.redlightcafe.com.
MICHAEL MCDONALD, BOZ SCAGGS
8 p.m. at Chastain Park Amphitheatre. 404-733-5012. www.classicchastain.com.
MUDCAT 10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
STREAMLINE REVELATION, AGE OF CONSENT, A LIFE INTERRUPTED
7 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 2

BREAKING MESCALITO
9 p.m. at Red Light Café. 404-874-7828. www.redlightcafe.com.
THE BREEZE KINGS
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
CHRIS RICKER
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
DJ SKY
11 p.m. in the Main Bar at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
THE EARL’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY: THE BLACK LIPS, DAN SARTAIN, CARNIVORES
9 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
I DO MUSIC MIXER
8 p.m. at Apache Café. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.
IRVINE, RETRO 180, III, 50 MILLION FABLES
7 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
LE CASTLE VANIA, KILL THE NOISE, RRRUMP
11:30 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
MAMA’S LOVE, THE HEAP
9 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
MIDWIFE CRISIS
8 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
T-MODEL FORD
8 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 3

’50S SOCK HOP & ROCK N ROLL REVIVAL
7:30 p.m. at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater. 404-249-6400. www.amphitheater.org.
’90Z THROWBACK SUMMER JAM WITH HEADS OF STATE (BOBBY BROWN, JOHNNY GILL & RALPH TRESVANT), SWV & NEXT
8 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 404-733-5010. www.vzwamp.com.
ALTERED WITH AUBURN, DAYFALL
7 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com
CHRIS RICKER
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
DJ DWIGHT
9:30 p.m. at Wild Bill’s. 678-473-1000. www.wildbillsatlanta.com.
THE EARL’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY: SNOWDEN, SEALIONS, ABBY GO GO
9 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
FUZE
10 p.m. at Purgatory at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com
GARRETT MOORE, ASHLEY ARRISON, JEFF ELLIS
8 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
JUDI CHICAGO, NOOT D’ NOOT, BLACK DOMINOES RADIO
9 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
MAX GOLDSTON, KATE MORRESEY BAND, FLOORED, T BREEZY, FUNDAMENTAL SOUNDS
7:30 p.m. at Red Light Café. 404-874-7828. www.redlightcafe.com.
OUR BROTHER THE NATIVE, RELIGIOUS GIRLS, FACEHUGGER
8 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
VAN HUNT
9 p.m. at Apache Café. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.
YACHT ROCK REVUE
10 p.m. at Andrews Upstairs. 404-869-1132. www.eastandrews.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 4

311, ZIGGY MARLEY & THE EXPENDABLES
6:30 p.m. at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood. 404-249-6400. www.livenation.com.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION
8 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 404-733-5013. www.atlantasymphony.org.
CHRIS RICKER
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
THE CIVIL WARS, MATTHEW KAHLER, REBECCA LOEBE, TREY ROSENKAMPFF
8 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
DJ JOHHNY D
9 p.m. at Wild Bill’s. 678-473-1000. www.wildbillsatlanta.com.
DJ KNUMBSKULL
11 p.m. in the Main Bar at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.  DRIVIN N CRYIN, MONEY $HOTT, DJ DL
11 a.m. at Andrews Upstairs. 404-869-1132. www.eastandrews.com.
THE EARL’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY & FOURTH OF JULY BASH: THE SELMANAIRES, RIZZUDO, THE ORPHINS, YOUNG ANTIQUES, ANNA KRAMER & THE LOST CAUSE AND MORE
4 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
JAPANDROIDS, GUYLINER
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
JUDI CHICAGO, NOOT D’ NOOT, BLACK DOMINOES RADIO
9 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
PUNK ROCK EXTRAVAGANZA
7 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
DJS RICHARD MOREL & BOB MOULD
10 p.m. at Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com.
VAN HUNT
9 p.m. at Apache Café. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.

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