Sunday, September 07, 2008
"SP List"
SPecial Events
Atlanta's arts and entertainment calendar for this week
Festivals and Happenings
5TH ANNUAL KATE’S CLUB CABARET
Benefit for Kate’s Club, which empowers children and teens grieving the loss of a parent, sibling or caregiver. Live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, open bar and live and silent auctions. Hosted by Bert Weiss of Q100’s “The Bert Show” and 11Alive anchor Brenda Wood. 7:30 p.m. at the Foundry at Puritan Mill. Tickets start at $100 and are available at www.katesclub.org.
IAN MCNULTY
The New Orleans writer and restaurant critic discusses and signs “A Season of Night,” his memoir detailing life in the city in the first months after Hurricane Katrina. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at Wordsmiths Books. 404-378-7166. www.wordsmithsbooks.com.
MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR HUNGER
Annual ride to benefit Hosea Feed the Hungry & Homeless. The ride begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Blue Parking Lot at Turner Field. To register or for other information: 404-755-3353. www.hoseafeedthehungry.com.
PLUGGED IN
The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center’s 35th annual gala, featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres under the stars, dinner by Dennis Dean Catering, live flamenco guitar and percussion, desserts, drinks and dancing. Each guest receives an original piece of artwork, and the company of two artists at each table. Tickets are $350 and include admittance to the after-party. 6 p.m. at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. Call 404-688-1970 for tickets. www.thecontemporary.org.
R.A. & GENO SALVATORE
Bestselling fantasy author R.A. Salvatore and his son Geno sign and discuss their first collaboration, “The Stowaway,” the first entry in the “Stone of Tymora” Young Adult series. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Wordsmiths Books. 404-378-7166. www.wordsmithsbooks.com.
WALK IN THE PARK
This 2K walk event benefits Cure Kids Cancer, which raises funds for local pediatric cancer programs including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 at Six Flags Over Georgia. www.walkinthepark.org.
Theater, Dance, Music and Opera
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 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.
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
Jasmine Guy (“A Different World”) directs this production of the acclaimed show. Through Sept. 7 at the 14th Street Playhouse. For tickets and other information, visit www.ikamproductions.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 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Regular tickets are $16. The MainStage Improv Show starts at 10:30 p.m. Friday and at 8 p.m. 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 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
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. “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.
MELANIE STEVENS
The artist presents an exhibit of mixed media works. Through Sept. 9 at Urban Grind Café. 404-724-0605. www.melaniestevensart.com.
TITANIC AQUATIC
Authentic artifacts from the famed wreck and interactive experiences bring the Titanic to life. Through Spring 2009 at the Georgia Aquarium. www.georgiaaquarium.org.