Sunday, September 28, 2008
"SP List"
SPecial Events
Things to do this week in and near the city
Festivals and Happenings
BOB SCHIEFFER
The veteran reporter and longtime anchor and moderator of CBS’ “Face the Nation” discusses his new book, “Bob Schieffer’s America.” 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 at the Day Chapel of the Ivan Allen Pavilion at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum. Tickets are $10, free for Friends of the Carter Library or with purchase of the book from A Cappella Books. 404-681-5128. www.acappellabooks.com.
BOONDOGGLE! THE ANTI-MAGIC SHOW
Billed as a magic show for people who don’t like magic, this performance by Mick Stone, a former street performer and current corporate entertainer, aims to show audiences there’s more to magic than children’s parties, with sleight-of-hand, mind-reading tricks and a version of Russian Roulette using iron spikes. 7:30 pm. Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Relapse Comedy Theatre. Tickets are $15. 404-541-9911. www.relapsecomedy.com.
HOTOBERFEST
This one-day “sustainable event” seeks to raise awareness of sustainable choices in construction, farming, health, recycling and more. Focused around the theme “Earth-Beer-Music,” Hotoberfest offers a “beer garten” featuring products from breweries that exemplify quality choices in ingredients, brewing methods and use of organics or sustainable operations; and performances from live local bands and DJs. A free-of-charge public area is open from noon to 7 p.m., with a special ticketed portion open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Beer Garten” tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day of the event. A special VIP “green ticket” is $50 in advance, and $55 day of the event, and offers access to a VIP tent. Saturday, Oct. 4 in Glenwood Park. www.hotoberfest.net.
JAPANFEST
The largest Japanese festival in the Southeast features food, music, origami, anime, flower arranging, language lessons, karaoke and much more, designed to offer visitors the experience of an authentic Japanese festival and an introduction to Japanese culture. Through Sept. 28 at the Gwinnett Center Convention Center. www.japanfest.org.
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Sixth annual celebration of fall, featuring nearly 4,000 pumpkins, 500 stalks of corn, 500 bales of hay and 35 fairy tale-themed scarecrows, as well as the Sci Guys Science Show, Backyard Circus, a maze, parade and more. Weekends Oct. 3-26 at the crossroads at the base of Stone Mountain in Stone Mountain Park. $25 plus tax for adults, $20 plus tax for ages 3-11. 770-498-5690. www.stonemountainpark.com.
SNAKE NATION’S SUMMER SNAKE
Snake Nation, an auxiliary young professional’s guild, presents a great networking opportunity for the 25-45 crowd, including food, an open bar and live music. 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, on the lawn at the historic Swan House. Tickets are $75 in advance and $90 at the door, and benefit the Center’s educational programming. 404-814-4183. www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
Theater, Dance, Music and Opera
ALAN AND JEANNINE MORRISON
Organist Alan and pianist Jeannine perform at 3 p.m., with a pre-concert talk at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at Spivey Hall. 678-466-4200. www.spiveyhall.org.
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.
CLUE, THE MUSICAL
Fun-filled musical based on the Parker Brothers game. Through Oct. 5 at Main Street Players in Griffin. 770-229-9916. www.mainstreetplayers.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 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.
THE MYSTERY TRIP
The popular Beatles tribute band performs. No cover. 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at Trackside Tavern. 404-378-0504. www.tracksidetavern.com.
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
BOB THE BUILDER—PROJECT: BUILD IT
Exhibit allows children to visit Sunflower Valley, learn about teamwork with the Can-Do Crew, become little builders and learn about construction and taking care of the environment. Oct. 4-Jan. 4 at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. 404-659-5437. www.imagineit-cma.org.
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.
LA CUCARACHA MARTINA
Teatro SEA, New York’s premier Latin puppetry theatre, presents a rock ’n’ roll musical take on the well-known children’s story. Thursdays through Sundays only through Sept. 28 at the Center for Puppetry Arts. For ticket information, call 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org.
Exhibitions and Gallery Shows
DIALOG IN THE DARK
In this groundbreaking exhibition, making its U.S. debut, visitors are escorted through galleries in total darkness, relying on blind and visually impaired guides, for a glimpse of the day-to-day life and survival skills of blind people. Ongoing at Atlantic Station. Tickets must be purchased beforehand. www.dialogtickets.com.
JIM HENSON: WONDERS FROM HIS WORKSHOP
Exhibit highlighting the performance and design contributions Jim Henson and his collaborators have made to the world of puppetry, including the technological advances behind “Fraggle Rock,” “Labyrinth” and others. Through Sept. 13, 2009 in the Love Family Atrium at the Center for Puppetry Arts. 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org.
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.