Sunday, October 05, 2008
"SP List"
SPecial Events
What is there to do this week in Atlanta?
Festivals and Happenings
A 10 YEAR AFFAIR
Eyedrum, Atlanta’s longest-running, all-volunteer nonprofit arts venue, celebrates its 10th anniversary with more than 30 music acts, performing artists, sound installations, public art, the inaugural Eyedrum Awards and the debut of the documentary “Eyedrum: The 10 Year Affair” DVD. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Eyedrum. www.eyedrum.org.
“SUPERNANNY” CASTING CALL
ABC’s hit reality series seeks families for the show’s new season. 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Atlanta Parent magazine’s Family Block Party at Mercer University Atlanta campus. www.supernanny.com.
VILLAGE THEATRE
Atlanta’s newest comedy troupe performs comedy in all its forms, including long and short-form improv, sketch and stand-up comedy. Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 at the Village Theatre, 486 Decatur St., Suite 10, at the corner of Decatur and Boulevard. 404-688-8856. www.villagecomedy.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.
THE PLAYGROUND RIVALRY
“Battle of the bands”-style event featuring up-and-coming Atlanta acts Renegade Jane, PlayGround Rivals and headliners Rantings of Eva. Fans will be given color-coded arm bands to support the band of their choice. Sponsored by Whynatte, a new healthy canned latte drink, which will be available at the event. 8 :30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 at Lenny’s Bar. www.lennysbar.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. Through 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.
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.
FOCUS ON FINE ART
Art show and benefit for the Sarah Smith Education Foundation, featuring works by Sabre Esler (a Sarah Smith Elementary parent), David Arms, Gary Bodner and more. Oct. 8-18 at Erika Reade, Ltd., 3732 Roswell Road in Buckhead. For directions, visit www.erikareadeltd.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.
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.
Upcoming
ADVANTA WTT SMASH HITS
Elton John and Billie Jean King co-host this annual charity tennis event, featuring Andy Roddick, Anna Kournikova, Martina Navratilova, Atlanta’s Donald Young and top-ranked U.S. junior Melanie Oudin of Marietta. Benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Atlanta AIDS Partnership Fund. 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at Kennesaw State University. For more information, visit www.wtt.com.