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Live Music
Venues

Apache Café
404-876-5436
www.apachecafe.info

Blind Willie’s
404-873-2583
www.blindwilliesblues.com

Center Stage
404-885-1365
www.centerstage-atlanta.com

Chastain Park Amphitheatre
404-733-4800
www.classicchastain.com

Churchill Grounds
404-876-3030
www.churchillgrounds.com

Cobb Energy Center
404-249-6400
www.cobbenergycentre.com

The Drunken Unicorn
www.thedrunkenunicorn.net

The EARL
404-522-3950
www.badearl.com

East Point Corner Tavern
404-768-0007
www.thecornertavern.com

Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
www.eddiesattic.com

Ethyl’s Diner
770-992-5688
www.ethylsdiner.com

Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater
404-249-6400
www.amphitheater.org

The Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge
404-874-5756
www.thehighlandinn.com

Lenny’s
404-577-7721
www.lennysbar.com

Limerick Junction
404-874-7147
www.limerickjunction.com

The Loft
404-885-1365
www.theloftatl.com

The Masquerade
404-577-8178
www.masq.com

Northside Tavern
404-874-8745
www.northsidetavern.com

Philips Arena
404-249-6400
www.philipsarena.com

Red Light Café
404-874-7828
www.redlightcafe.com

The Rialto Center for the Performing Arts
www.rialtocenter.org

The Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
404-249-6400

Smith’s Olde Bar
404-875-1522
www.smithsoldebar.com

The Star Bar
404-577-7721
www.starbaratlanta.com

The Tabernacle
404-249-6400

Variety Playhouse
404-524-7354
www.variety-playhouse.com

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
404-249-6400
www.vzwamp.com

Vinyl
404-855-1365
www.vinylatlanta.com

Whistle Post Tavern
770-785-5008
www.whistleposttavern.com

Wild Bill’s Atlanta
678-473-1000
www.wildbillsatlanta.com

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SP List: Arts & Entertainment Events for the Week of Sunday, November 08, 2009

Festivals and Happenings

BAND AID RELIEF BENEFIT
Fundraiser for Clarkdale Elementary School, which suffered 100 percent flood damage during the Sept. 21 flood. Liberty Jones headlines this family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Admission is $12. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Strand, 117 North Park Square on the Marietta Square. 770-293-0080. www.earlsmithstrand.org.

BETWEEN THE LINES
Join Valerie Jackson and 90.1 WABE for two live tapings of the radio show. Jackson talks with Jeff Haas at the Temple at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Guest David Owen will discuss how Manhattan is greener than Atlanta at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum Both are free and open to the public. www.pba.org.

CAVALIA
Captivating multimedia extravaganza filled with acrobats, aerialists, riders, dancers and more than 60 beautiful horses. Created by Cirque du Soleil co-founder Normand Latourelle, the show also highlights the relationship between man and horse throughout the ages. Tickets range from $34.50 to $189.50. Through Nov. 22 at Atlantic Station. For show times and tickets, visit www.cavalia.net.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EVENT
The Northwest metro Atlanta Habitat celebrates the completion of the 51-home Hillcrest community, built by Habitat workers over the last five years. Event includes children’s events, food, and live music by Jeff Hix and the Heretix, Tammy Allen and more. 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Hillcrest East Subdivision in Austell, Ga., 30168. www.nwmetroatlantahabitat.org.

HOUSE OF DIEHL'S STYLE WARS
Fashion competition combines elements of a rap battle with a runway show, with designers creating styles live in front of an audience. Dallas Austin and Atlanta Journal-Constitution writer Nedra Rhone are the scheduled judges. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at Opera. www.houseofdiehl.com/stylewars.

IRANIAN FILM TODAY
The High Museum of Art’s 12th annual Iranian film festival continues with screenings of “Loose Rope” on Friday, Nov. 13 and “Tinar” on Saturday, Nov. 14. New films screened each Friday and Saturday through Nov. 21 in the Richard H. Rich Theatre. Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for the public. 404-733-4570. www.high.org.

NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE
Atlanta’s award-winning, nationally recognized haunted house attraction runs through Nov. 14—so you can have the bejesus scared out of you on Friday the 13th. For directions and other information, visit www.fearworld.com.

TACC'S ART FOR THE SOUL
Visit an artist market featuring jewelry, blown glass, ceramics and more from local artists, to benefit the Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke’s. Event also includes a silent auction. Nov. 12-13 in the Parish Hall at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in the Parish Hall. 404-876-6266. www.trainingandcounselingcenter.org.

YES YOU CAN FOUNDATION KICK OFF PARTY
Fundraiser for Yes You Can, founded by Dan Gardner, winner of the “Today Show” American Idol Superstar singing competition. Proceeds go to the foundation’s outreach, music and scholarship programs. Suchita Vadlamani of “Good Day Atlanta” is the evening’s MC. Tickets are $25-$30. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at Kai Lin Art Gallery. www.yesyoucanfoundation.org.

Theater, Dance, Music and Opera

ANOTHER SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT LOEHMANN'S
The new comedy from the award-winning playwrights of "Peachtree Battle." Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 20 at Ansley Park Playhouse. Tickets are $26. 404-875-1193. www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com.

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.

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.

JEFFREY BROUSSARD & THE CREOLE COWBOYS
The Louisiana-based zydeco band performs. Authentic Cajun food and cash bar. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Knights of Columbus Post 660, 2620 Buford Highway NE. Admission is $17, and $8 for students. 404-825-9768. www.aczadance.org.

PEACHTREE BATTLE
The hit comedy returns to Atlanta for a limited engagement. Through Nov. 29 at Ansley Park Playhouse. Tickets are$26-$35. For reservations, call 404-875-1193 or visit www.ansleyplayhouse.com.

VAN GOGH: BRUSH WITH GENIUS
The Fernbank Museum’s newest IMAX film invites audiences to relive Vincent Van Gogh's life journey through his letters and visit the landscapes that inspired him. Through Dec. 31. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.

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

WHOLE WORLD THEATRE
Atlanta’s premier improv institution offers New Beginners improv classes for all ages throughout the year. For more information, contact Lauren at 404-545-5603 or Lauren@wholeworldtheatre.com.

Exhibitions and Gallery Shows

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.

LEONARDO DA VINCI: HAND OF THE GENIUS
This exhibit boasts approximately 50 works by the artist and inventor, including more than 20 sketches and studies, some of them making their U.S. debut. Through Feb. 21, 2010 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 Dec. 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.

99x Live Music Calendar for the Week of Sunday, November 08, 2009

Sunday, Nov. 8

BALLYHOO!, I-TEGRITY
8 p.m. at the Five Spot. 404-223-1100. www.fivespot-atl.com.
BOYS LIKE GIRLS, COBRA STARSHIP, THE MAINE, A ROCKET TO THE MOON
5:30 p.m. at the Tabernacle. 404-249-6400. www.livenation.com.
CLAY COOK, NICK NIESPODZIANI (OF Y-O-U)
7:30 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com
DUNCH WITH AUBREY SLACKEY
1 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
GREAT AMERICAN TAXI, VINCE HERMAN, BOBBY LEE RODGERS
7 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
KAILASH KHER & KAILASA
7:30 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
UNCLE SUGAR
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.

Monday, Nov. 9

2 AM CLUB, B BOY FIDGET, GOODNIGHT ANTHEM, STEREOTALK
8 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. 404-869-1132. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
AMERICAN REVIVAL TOUR: UNCLE EARL, SIERRA HULL, THE DIXIE BEE-LINERS
7:30 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
ENSIFERUM, HYPOCRISY, EX DEO, BLACKGUARD
7 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
IAN MCLAGAN, DAVID SUTHERLAND
7 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
LO-FI MONDAYS
10 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
MUDCAT CD RELEASE
9 p.m. at the Five Spot. 404-223-1100. www.fivespot-atl.com.
PEACHES, MEN
8 p.m. at the Loft. 404-885-1365. www.theloftatl.com.
STAMPEDE! FEAURING JOHNNY MCGOWAN
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
THAO AND THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN, PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT, DAVID SHULTZ
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

DJ YOON
10 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
THE FLATLANDERS, COLIN GILMORE
7 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
HIDDEN CAMERAS, GENTLEMEN REG
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
HIT THE LIGHTS, THERE FOR TOMORROW, VINNIE CARUANA, SPARKS THE RESCUE, I-RIVAL
6 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
JUSTIN NOZUKA, SAM BRADLEY, ELIZABETH & THE CATAPULT
8 p.m. at Center Stage. 404-885-1365. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
KURT THOMAS ACOUSTIC
9 p.m. at Bella’s Pizzeria. 8770-437-8056. www.bellaspizzeria.com.
MARIE HINES
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
NATHAN NELSON AND BLONJU
8:30 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
SAY ANYTHING, EISLEY, MONEEN, MINATURE TIGERS
6:30 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
STRANGE JOURNEY FALL TOUR 2009: CUNNINLYNGUISTS, GRIEVES WITH BUDO, LOOPTROOP ROCKERS, TUNJI
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. 404-869-1132. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

CAVO, NEE DEEP
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
DAMAGED PRESENTS: THE VOLUNTEERS, AUTHOR’S APOLOGY
9 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
THE DIRT DAUBERS, CAROLINE & THE RAMBLERS
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
THE GET UP KIDS, THE LIFE AND TIMES, KEVIN DEVINE
6:30 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
THE HUMBOLDT TRIO, INDIAN GIVER, TRIP HOP COWBOY
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. 404-869-1132. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
MONSTERS OF FOLK: CONOR OBERST, JIM JAMES, M. WARD, AMD MIKE MOGIS
8 p.m. at the Tabernacle. 404-249-6400. www.livenation.com.
MUDCAT
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
TWO WHEEL DRIVER, MICHAEL TOLCHER, SAM THACKER, HEATHER LUTRELL, ELIZABETH ELKINS, CHUCK CARRIER, TJ EDMOND
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
ZOOGMA, PA SET, PIMPS OF JOYTIME
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.

Thursday, Nov. 12

BAYSIDE, STELLATE, HOLIDAY PARADE
7 p.m. at Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com.
THE BREEZE KINGS
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
DJ ADAM BOMB, DJ NOTECH
10 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
THE DEVIL MAKES THREE, NATIONAL GRAIN, SOUTHEAST FORGE AND FOUNDRY
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. 404-869-1132. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
JIMMIE'S CHICKEN SHACK, THE VILLIANS, JOSH GRIDER TRIO
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
LOTUS
8:30 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
MC CHRIS, WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, I FIGHT DRAGONS
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
PAPA MALI, NEWBERRY JAM
8 p.m. at the Five Spot. 404-223-1100. www.fivespot-atl.com.
PEARSON PERRY, BUTCH ROSS
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
QUEENSRYCHE, LITA FORD
8 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
SHONEN KNIFE, JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD, THE NEC
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.

Friday, Nov. 13

A FIGHT TO THE DEATH, BLAIR CRIMMINS & THE HOOKERS, HURRICANES OF LOVE
8:30 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
THE BENEVENTO RUSSO DUO WITH SPECIAL GUEST SEAN BONES
8:30 p.m. at the Five Spot. 404-223-1100. www.fivespot-atl.com.
CHARLIE LOUVIN, DEXTER ROMWEBER DUO, ANNA KRAMER & THE LOST CAUSE
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
DAVID MCCOY, THE HOLIDAYS, PJ PACIFICO
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
EYES OF TORMENT, YEARS OF SORRY, DESOLATE CHRONICLE, POYNTE
7 p.m. at Purgatory at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
GARY ALLAN, JACK INGRIM, ELI YOUNG BAND
7:30 p.m. at the Tabernacle. 404-249-6400. www.livenation.com.
GARY PFAFF
9 p.m. at Andrews Upstairs. 404-869-1132. www.eastandrews.com.
HEATHENFEST: ELUVIETTE, BELPHEGOR, ALESTORM, VREID
7 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
LEO KOTTKE
8:30 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
LESS THAN JAKE, THE CASUALTIES, ORESKA, THE SWELLERS, BOMB FACTORY, 50:50 SHOT
6:30 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
METALSOME OUTLAWS COUNTRY AND SOUTHERN ROCK
10 p.m. at Bella’s Pizzeria. 8770-437-8056. www.bellaspizzeria.com.
THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS, EAST PONCE SOUL FACTION
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
PEACHTREE SOUL CLUB
Midnight at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
SOUL SHAKERS
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
THE SUN GLASSES (CD RELEASE), PREDATOR, WOLVES & JACKALS
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. 404-869-1132. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
ZOSO (LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE)
9:30 p.m. at Wild Bill’s. 678-473-1000. www.wildbillsatlanta.com.

Saturday, Nov. 14

ANDY BIRDSALL BAND
10 p.m. at Bella’s Pizzeria. 8770-437-8056. www.bellaspizzeria.com.
BRETT DENNEN, GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS
8 p.m. at the Tabernacle. 404-249-6400. www.livenation.com.
CHRIS KNIGHT BAND, THE CORDUROY BAND, FAITHLESS TOWN
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
CLUB AWESOME, THE HOLLAND DUTCH, GODLESS SUICIDE QUEEN
8:30 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
DJ SKOOTER
Midnight at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
DELBERT MCCLINTON
8:30 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
FATBACK DELUXE
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
JOHN HENRY, SYDNEY WARD, CARL DYLAN
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
JUDI CHICAGO, HAWNAY TROOF, AIROES
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. 404-869-1132. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
JUSTIN RADIN, THE KIN
8 p.m. at Center Stage. 404-249-6400. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
LANGHORNE SLIM & THE WAR EAGLES, DAWES, AUSTIN LUCAS
9 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
MICHAEL TOLCHER
9 p.m. at the Five Spot. 404-223-1100. www.fivespot-atl.com.
MISTER FERNANDO, THE SATURN 5, THE BRIGHTSIDE SUICIDES
8 p.m. at Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com.
MUMIY TROLL
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
PHIL VASSAR
9:30 p.m. at Wild Bill’s. 678-473-1000. www.wildbillsatlanta.com.
PRETTY LIGHTS, GRAMATIK
8 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
TIM BRANTLEY WITH JESS GODWIN
9 p.m. at Andrews Upstairs. 404-869-1132. www.eastandrews.com.

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