Sunday, May 04, 2008
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Arts & Entertainment Calendar

What's happening this week in the ATL

Festivals and Happenings

BIG RED BARN OPEN HOUSE
Bring the family to meet horses and other animals belonging to the Horse Rescue, Relief and Retirement Fund. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Big Red Barn at 8261 Ballground Road in Cumming. 770-886-5419. www.savethehorses.org.

BOOZER DOODLE
Monthly installment of the “foxy figure drawing and tater tot bonanza,” featuring figure drawing, alcohol, deep-fried potato products and belly dancers. Tickets are $10 (cash) at the door. Hosted by Lucky Yates. 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at the Laughing Skull Lounge at the Vortex Midtown. www.thevortexbarandgrill.com/doodle.

COKIE ROBERTS
The journalist and author discusses her latest book, “Ladies of Liberty,” which offers compelling stories of women who helped move our fledgling nation forward during from the election of John Adams in 1796 to the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828. 8 p.m. Monday May 12 at the Atlanta History Center. Reservations are required. 404-814-4150. www.atlantahistorycenter.com.

DOG WALK FOR THE ARTS
Family-oriented fundraiser featuring one-mile and three-mile walks, a raffle and prizes for categories including Best Costume, Best Trick, Best Singer and Best Smile. Proceeds benefit ART Station. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m., and the walks begin at 10 a.m. 770-469-1105. www.artstation.org.

GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
The annual fair features jousting knights and a host of other performances, as well as plenty of turkey legs and other refreshments. The event continues through June 1 and takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day on the festival grounds off I-85 South at exit 61. Admission is $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for senior citizens, $8.50 for ages 6 to 12 and free for those 5 and under. 770-964-8575. www.garenfest.com.

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL
Fifth annual 5K run/walk for the Hope Clinic. 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Main Pavilion, Decatur Square. Registration is $25. To register or for other information, contact the Hope Clinic at 404-712-9000 or www.hopeclinic.emory.edu.

MA 2008: DESIGN IS HUMAN
Weeklong series of events hosted by Modern Atlanta, “the South’s new leader for understanding the human perspective in multi-disciplinary design.” The week includes an opening-night launch party at Mason Murer Gallery on Friday, May 9; a “Belgium Design & Fashion Weekend” event, with a portion of proceeds benefiting humanitarian relief in Darfur, on Saturday May 10; and a Modern Home Tour May 10-11. For schedules, locations and other information, visit www.modern-atlanta.org.

RETROMODERN.COM KNOLL SALE
Sale and exhibition of Knoll branded furniture products and textiles by designers including Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Warren Platner, Mies van der Rohe and more. May 2-11 at the new Fontana Arte Showroom, 1316 B Logan Circle in the Chattahoochee Industrial District, or online at www.retromodern.com.

Theater, Dance, Music and Opera

31ST ANNUAL ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Enjoy 31 days of jazz at restaurants and venues across Atlanta. The festival also features a Future of Jazz Competition and a Youth Jazz Band Competition, and culminates in a weekend of live music at Robert W. Woodruff Park on Auburn Avenue May 24-26. For a schedule of events and other information, visit www.atlantafestivals.com.

ANITRA HOLLEY & HANK BARBEE
The duo performs live acoustic music. 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday on the patio at Aiko in Buckhead. 404-869-4800. www.aikoatlanta.com.

ANYTHING GOES
Atlanta Lyric Theatre performs the classic Cole Porter musical. Through May 4 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Tickets are $22-$49. 404-894-9600. www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY BRASS QUINTET
Principle Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles appears with the group, performing works from Norway, Italy, Armenia and the U.S. 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center at Kennesaw State University. Admission is free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.

COUCH PARTY
This weekly improv event, hosted by Lucky Yates, Mike Schatz and Amber Nash, takes place every Thursday night at the Laughing Skull Lounge at the Vortex on Peachtree Street. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the laughs start at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. 404-875-1667. www.thevortexbarandgrill.com.

EDNALDO QUEIROZ
The acclaimed gypsy flamenco guitarist performs. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Olde Mill Steakhouse at 2960 Cobb Parkway, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 770-952-6042. www.oldemillsteakhouse.com.

JAZZ JOURNEYS
Series showcasing variety of jazz artists. 7 p.m. Friday nights through December in the atrium of the Georgia Aquarium. Tickets are $19.50-$26, or free with purchase of a Friday general admission. Free for annual pass members. www.georgiaaquarium.org.

THE LION KING
This hit Broadway music tells the story of Simba the lion cub, featuring a score by Elton John and Tim Rice including “Circle of Life” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” Through May 4 at the Atlanta Civic Center. Ticket prices range from $22.50 to $125. 404-817-8700. www.atlantaciviccenter.com.

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
The Atlanta Opera closes its season with Mozart’s classic. Ticket prices range from $27.50-$133.50. Through Sunday, May 4 at the Cobb Energy Centre. 404-817-8700. www.atlantaopera.org.

ORGANIZED TIME
The local Hammond B-3 organ jazz combo, featuring vocalist Kayla Taylor, performs. 8 p.m.-midnight every Thursday at the Catch & Blue Olive Lounge at 4665 Lower Roswell Road in Marietta. Admission is free. www.catchseafoodrestaurant.com.

SUNDAY IMPROV SUNDAY
Check out funny stuff from Highland Project Company and Freeze Dried Monkey at this weekly event. 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the 10 High. Admission is $5. www.freezedriedmonkey.com.

WHOLE WORLD THEATRE
The improv group presents a variety of shows each week. Ladies Night takes place at 8 p.m. Thursday, with free admission for women between 7 and 7:30 p.m. Regular tickets are $16. The MainStage Improv Show starts at 10:30 p.m. Friday and at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $21. On Sunday, the “All You Can Eat Comedy” show features local and up-and-coming comedians. Tickets are $8. 404-817-7529. www.wholeworldtheatre.com.

Family

JOURNEY INTO AMAZING CAVES
This film offers a look at ice caves, underwater caves and terrestrial caves. Through May 4 at the IMAX Theater at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. IMAX tickets are $13 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and students and $11 for ages 12 and under.
404-929-6400. www.fernbankmuseum.org.

Exhibitions and Gallery Shows

BEFORE AND AFTER GAUGUIN: THE ART OF PRINTMAKING IN BRITTANY 1740 TO 1940
This exhibit shows how the French artist Paul Gauguin influences the printmaking traditions in Brittany. Through May 11 at the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art. Admission is $10 and $5 for students and senior citizens. Children under 12 are admitted free. 404-364-8555. www.oglethorpe.edu.

COURAGE: THE VISION TO END SEGREGATION, THE GUTS TO FIGHT FOR IT
This exhibit tells the story of Rev. J.A. De Laine and other citizens of Clarendon County, S.C. as they fought to end the legal segregation of schools. Their lawsuit was one of five that led to the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education. On display through June 22 at the Atlanta History Center. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for students ages 13 and up and senior citizens and $10 for ages 4 to 12. Admission is free for children 3 and under. 404-814-4000. www.atlantahistorycenter.com.

IN YOUR DREAMS
Exhibit of photography by 12 artists on the theme of dreams as the center of creative inspiration and deep personal insight. Free and open to the public. Through June 20 at the Atlanta Photography Group Gallery. 404-605-0605. www.apgphoto.org.


THE LOUVRE AND THE ANCIENT WORLD
More 70 works from the cultures of Greece, Rome and Egypt, through Sept. 7, 2008 at the High Museum of Art. “Georgia O’Keefe and the Women of the Stieglitz Circle” continues through May 4, and “Street Life: American Photographs from the 1960s and ’70s” through Aug. 20. Admission is $18. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.

Books and Talks

MARY HIGGINS CLARK AND CAROL HIGGINS CLARK
The authors discusses their newest works, “Where Are You Now?” and “Zapped,” respectively. 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, following a 6 p.m. reception, at the Atlanta History Center. Tickets are $5 for Margaret Mitchell House and Atlanta History Center members, $10 for non-members. 770-578-3502. www.gwtw.org.

PHILIP BOBBIT
The author, a constitutional authority, discusses “Terror and Consent: The Wars for the Twenty-First Century.” 7 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. Admission is free. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.

Upcoming

MAMMA MIA
The musical based on the songs of ABBA returns to Atlanta, June 10-15 at the Fox Theatre. Ticket prices range from $25 to $64. 404-817-8700. www.foxtheatre.org.

RIVERDANCE
The world-renowned spectacle of Irish dance and music returns to Atlanta for its farewell tour. May 13-18 at the Fox Theatre. Ticket prices range from $25 to $62. 404-817-8700. www.foxtheatre.org.