Sunday, May 18, 2008
"SP List"
Arts & Entertainment Calendar
What's happening this week in Atlanta
Festivals and Happenings
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.
ISRAEL @ 60: ATLANTA COMMUNITY FESTIVAL & CELEBRATION
Large family-friendly event commemorating the 60th anniversary of Israel, with recreations of popular destinations including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv; authentic Israeli foods as well as popular American fare; arts and crafts; face-painting; exhibits and collections; music; and a “training camp” courtesy of the Israeli Defense Force featuring a ropes course, a wall climb and more. Festivities start at noon Sunday, May 18 at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. Free and open to the public. www.atlantajcc.org.
LAFAYETTE 148 TRUNK SHOW
Trunk show for fall and winter designer fashions from the Lafayette 148 collection. May 20-22 at Potpourri. 227 Sandy Springs Place, Suite 374. 404-257-1032.
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.
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.
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
UNDER THE BIG TOP: YOU’RE THE RINGMASTER
Circus-themed, interactive exhibit teaches children the important role they play in keeping their bodies strong and healthy. Through Sept. 14 at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. 404-659-5437. www.imagineit-cma.org.
Exhibitions and Gallery Shows
BRUCE DAVIDSON
A selection of works by the acclaimed Civil Rights photographer. Through July 5 at Jackson Fine Art. 404-233-3739. www.jacksonfineart.com.
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. “Street Life: American Photographs from the 1960s and ’70s” continues through Aug. 20. Admission is $18. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.
Books and Talks
ELLEN GILCHRIST
The author discusses her new book, “A Dangerous Age.” 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, following a 6 p.m. reception, at the Margaret Mitchell House Visitors Center. 770-578-3502. www.gwtw.org.
ELISE BLACKWELL
The author discusses her novel, “Hunger.” 7:15 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at the Decatur Library. 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.
SONGS OF SOUL AND INSPIRATION
Yolanda Adams, Dionne Warwick, Queen Latifah, Chaka Khan, CeCe Winans and more perform live in concert, brought to you by the AARP. Saturday, June 21 at Philips Arena. 404-249-6400. www.philipsarena.com