Sunday, June 08, 2008
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Arts & Entertainment Events

This week in Atlanta

Festivals and Happenings

JEFFERY DEAVER
The author discusses the dangers of identity theft presented in his new thriller, “The Broken Window.” 7:15 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at the Decatur Library. 404-370-8450 ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.

OPEN CASTING CALL
Auditions for unruly dogs to be featured on Ricochet Television’s new dog obedience show. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at Atlantic Station’s Central Park. www.ricochettelevision.com.

WORDSMITHS BOOKS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Wordsmiths Books celebrates its one-year anniversary with a weekend-long event including local music performances, poetry readings, author appearances, a crawfish boil and a special appearance from local chef Richard Blais. June 13-15 at Wordsmiths Books. 404-378-7166. www.wordsmithsbooks.com.

Theater, Dance, Music and Opera

A GOOD HOT DAMNED!
Theatre Decatur presents a comedic drama about three elderly Southern ladies in a small Georgia town. Written by Stephen Peace and directed by Kelly Balzi. Tickets are $10. June 13-28 at Theatre Decatur. 404-373-3904. www.theatredecatur.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.

AS YOU LIKE IT
A new take on a classic Shakespeare comedy. Georgia Shakespeare sets the play against the backdrop of the “Summer of Love.” Tickets range from $15-$40. June 11-Aug. 1 at the Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University. 404-264-0020. www.gashakespeare.org.

CHRONICLES: AN INTER-FAITH EVENING AT THE PIANO
Music and spirituality are united as Rabbi Moshe Cotel narrates his journey from life as a pianist to that of a spiritual leader while performing works from renowned composers. Admission is free. Suggested donation of $10. 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church. 770-394-0675. www.dunwoodyumc.org.

CINDERELLA DELLA CIRCUS
Jon Ludwig’s reinterpretation of the classic fairy tale imagines Cinderella as a circus artist whose evil ringmaster won’t let her perform her incredible acrobatic maneuvers. Through June 22 at the center for Puppetry Arts. 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org.

COUCH PARTY
This weekly improv event 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.

JUNE SINGING OF SACRED HARP
A yearly gathering of people interested in singing from the Sacred Harp, a 200-year-old American tradition. This event has taken place in Alpharetta for more than 130 years. Admission is free. 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 8 at Old Milton High School. 678-297-0102. www.atlantasacredharp.org/annual.html

THE MIXX
The local “rock-n-alt-roll-pop” band performs at O’Shaughnessy’s Grill and Bar. No cover charge. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. 770-998-3293. 678-352-9595. www.themixxband.net. 

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

ENDS OF THE EARTH: FROM POLAR BEARS TO PENGUINS
This new Fernbank Museum of Natural History exhibit uses hands-on interactives and dioramas to investigate the Earth’s two poles, the Arctic and Antarctic. Runs through Jan. 2, 2009. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.

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 the 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.

DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS OF RAED AL-RAWI
The nationally recognized American-Iraqi artist explores themes of time and history as inspired by his heritage. Continues through June at the Peachtree Branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library. 404-885-7830. www.georgiafinearts.org/artspot.html.

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. “Houdon at the Louvre: Masters of Enlightenment,” featuring portraiture by Jean-Antoine Houdon, continues through Sept. 7. “Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement” and “After 1968: Contemporary Artists and the Civil Rights Legacy” continue through Oct. 5. Admission is $18. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.

Books and Talks

CLAIRE COOK
The bestselling author of “Must Love Dogs” and “Life’s A Beach” celebrates the release of her new novel, “Summer Blowout,” which takes place in Atlanta. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at Borders Buckhead. 404-237-0707.

Upcoming

CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRODUCTION SUMMER CAMP
For two weeks, children 7 to 15 can learn about being part of a theatrical production at Theatre Decatur. The camp will culminate with a live performance of the production that the children helped create. The camp begins on June 30 and continues through July 12, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 404-373-3904. www.theatredecatur.com.

FATHER’S DAY GALA OPERA DINNER
City Grill celebrates Father’s Day with an evening of gourmet food, opera music and fundraising. The event will feature a three-course dinner and singers from the Harrower Opera Workshop and the Georgia State School of Music. Tickets are $100. 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15 at City Grill. 404-413-5914. www.music.gsu.edu.

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.