Sunday, September 14, 2008
"SP List"
SPecial Events
Arts and Entertainment Calendar
Festivals and Happenings
ANSLEY PARK TOUR OF HOMES
Sixteenth bi-annual showcase of homes and gardens in historic Ansley Park to benefit the Ansley Park Civic Association. Noon-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on tour dates. For ticket information, visit www.ansleypark.org.
BE THE CHANGE
Eco-friendly caravan of educators and entertainers in a fleet of renewable fuel vehicles to empower communities and individuals to utilize sustainable living strategies. Presented by Dr. Bonners and the Sustainable Living Road Show. Sept. 20-21 at Emory University. For more information, visit www.sustainablelivingroadshow.org.
BRAD MELTZER
The bestselling author discusses and signs his latest novel, “The Book of Lies,” which explores the link between the weapon Cain used to murder Abel and the death of the father of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel.
7:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at the Decatur Library. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
CHOW DOWN!
Explore the foodway traditions of cultures that have populated the Northern Georgia region since the early 19th century, including presentations on and demonstrations of Native American, black and modern Southern cooking traditions. Noon Sunday Sept. 14 at the Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4000. www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
EAST COBB SPORTS COLLECTIBLES SHOW WITH OTIS NIXON
Atlanta Braves legend Otis Nixon is the special guest at this monthly show for sports collectible enthusiasts. Nixon will autograph items and answer questions about his 16-year career. 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn-Wildwood off Windy Hill Road in Marietta. Admission is free.
OPERATION STORYBOOK READ-A-THON
Corporate and community volunteers, VIPs and professional storytellers share stories with infants, toddlers and preschoolers during this daylong event at 17 Sheltering Arms centers across metro Atlanta. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. For a complete schedule of events, call 404-523-2849. www.shelteringarmsforkids.com.
SOUTHERN STORIES
Premiere screening of seven documentary short films, including Hadley Breckenridge’s “Keeping Track,” Jason Childers’ “The Mulberry” and Michael Page’s “The Gift of Presence.” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Speaker’s Auditorium at Georgia State University. For more information, call 404-509-4204.
UNSCENE ATLANTA
One-night-only gallery event showcasing the work of emerging Atlanta photographers, sponsored by AXE Proximity. The winner of this event will be chosen to be “seen” at the Murer Fine Art Gallery in 2009, and flown to Los Angeles to display their best shot at a celebrity-studded “Behind the UnScene” event in October. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the W Atlanta Midtown. For more information, visit
www.whappenings.com.
Theater, Dance, Music and Opera
ANITRA HOLLEY & HANK BARBEE
The duo performs live acoustic music. 6 p.m.-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 p.m.-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 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.
FESTIVAL DE LOS NIÑOS
Exhibit takes children on a journey through Latin America and the Caribbean, in conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month. Through Sept. 28 at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. 404-659-5437. www.imagineit-cma.org.
Exhibitions and Gallery Shows
DIALOG IN THE DARK
ROAD TO FREEDOM: PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Runs with “After 1968: Contemporary Artists and the Civil Rights Legacy” through Oct. 5 at the High Museum of Art. Admission is $18. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.
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.