SP List: Arts & Entertainment Events for the Week of Sunday, November 15, 2009
Festivals and Happenings
CASINO NIGHT AND AUCTION
Support the Dream Makers Youth Foundation at this black-tie affair. Auction items include classic Michael Jordan memorabilia, Walt Disney World tickets, round-trip airline tickets and more. $20. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Smyrna Community Center. www.dreammakersyouthfoundation.org.
EAST ATLANTA RECORD SHOW
Rummage through LPs, CDs, T-shirts and other music memorabilia. Admission is $3. 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the First Existentialist Congregation, 470 Candler Park Drive.
FLY FISHING CHALLENGE
Gear up for the Gold Rush Cup Challenge at Frog Hollow on the Chestatee River near Dahlonega, Ga. Two-man teams will compete for big prizes. 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. www.goldrushtu.org.
GUEST NIGHT
The Stone Mountain Chorus of Duluth invites all men interesting in singing to come out to the "You Can Sing Too" recruitment drive of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The event is free. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at the Hudgens Center for the Performing Arts in the Gwinnett Complex. 770-978-8053. www.stonemountainchorus.com.
IRANIAN FILM TODAY
The High Museum of Art’s 12th annual Iranian film festival concludes with screenings of “Before the Burial” on Friday, Nov. 20 and “Super Star” on Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Richard H. Rich Theatre. Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for the public. 404-733-4570. www.high.org.
PRIMAL ATLANTA
Taste Network presents the first outdoor gathering where guests can explore fire cooking, meat and the art of butchering. General admission includes wine, beer and meat tastings. There will also be butcher demonstrations, wood-roasted meat demonstrations, grinding demonstrations and more. $55-$100. 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the SweetWater Brewing Company. 404-849-3569. www.artofthebutcher.com.
SHERRI SHEPHERD
The comedian, actress and co-host of “The View” discusses her new book, “Permission Slips: Every Woman’s Guide to Giving Herself A Break.” 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Decatur Recreation Center, next door to the Decatur Library. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
Theater, Dance, Music and Opera
ANOTHER SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT LOEHMANN'S
The new comedy from the award-winning playwrights of "Peachtree Battle." Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 20 at Ansley Park Playhouse. Tickets are $26. 404-875-1193. www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com.
AUTOMATIC THEATER
Improv troupe composed of actors, filmmakers, writers and puppeteers fields audience suggestions in a “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” short-form improv format. Tickets are $7. 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Relapse Theatre. 404-394-9115. www.relapsetheatre.com.
CAVALIA
Captivating multimedia extravaganza filled with acrobats, aerialists, riders, dancers and more than 60 beautiful horses. Created by Cirque du Soleil co-founder Normand Latourelle, the show also highlights the relationship between man and horse throughout the ages. Tickets range from $34.50 to $189.50. Through Nov. 29 at Atlantic Station. For show times and tickets, visit www.cavalia.net.
JACKPIE THEATER WORKSHOP
Long-form improv comedy shows every Saturday at 8 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. at 380 14th St. NW. Tickets are $7. BYOB. www.jackpie.com.
PEACHTREE BATTLE
The hit comedy returns to Atlanta for a limited engagement. Through Nov. 29 at Ansley Park Playhouse. Tickets are$26-$35. For reservations, call 404-875-1193 or visit www.ansleyplayhouse.com.
THE SECOND CITY: PEACH DROP, STOP AND ROLL
The acclaimed Second City comedy troupe returns to Atlanta to skewer local traditions and institutions. Through Dec. 13 on the Hertz Stage at the Alliance Theatre. Tickets are $30-$40. 404-733-5000. www.alliancetheatre.org.
VAN GOGH: BRUSH WITH GENIUS
The Fernbank Museum’s newest IMAX film invites audiences to relive Vincent Van Gogh's life journey through his letters and visit the landscapes that inspired him. Through Dec. 31. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
VILLAGE THEATRE
Atlanta’s newest comedy troupe performs long and short-form improv, and offers improv workshops. Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre. 404-688-8856. www.villagecomedy.com.
WHOLE WORLD THEATRE
Atlanta’s premier improv institution offers New Beginners improv classes for all ages throughout the year. For more information, contact Lauren at 404-545-5603 or Lauren@wholeworldtheatre.com.
Exhibitions and Gallery Shows
BODIES . . . THE EXHIBITION
This controversial exhibit features 15 meticulously preserved whole-body and more than 250 partial-body specimens, providing a unique understanding of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory and other systems that exist beneath the skin. Through Jan. 3, 2010, at the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station. 866-866-8265. www.bodiestickets.com.
DIALOG IN THE DARK
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 the blind. Through Jan. 3, 2010, at the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station. Tickets must be purchased beforehand. www.dialogtickets.com.
LEONARDO DA VINCI: HAND OF THE GENIUS
This exhibit boasts approximately 50 works by the artist and inventor, including more than 20 sketches and studies, some of them making their U.S. debut. Through Feb. 21, 2010 at the High Museum of Art. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.
MOORE IN AMERICA
Exhibit featuring 20 major works from Henry Moore, recognized as one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. Through Dec. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. 404-876-5859. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
MY FAVORITE THINGS
New exhibition showcasing a collection of staffers’ favorite items from the Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s permanent collection. Through Feb. 1, 2010 at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 404-929-6400. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
Books and Talks
DEBBIE MACOMBER
The author discusses her new book, “One Simple Act: Discovering the Power of Generosity.”
7:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
JEFF SHAARA
The author discusses his World War II novel, “No Less Than Victory.” 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at the Margaret Mitchell House. $5 for members, $10 for non-members. 404-814-4150.
www.margaretmitchellhouse.com.
JENNIFER BURNS
The author, an assistant professor of History at the University of Virginia, discusses her new book, “Goddess of the Market: Ayn Rand and the American Right.” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Margaret Mitchell House. $5 for members, $10 for non-members. 404-814-4150.
www.margaretmitchellhouse.com.
MARY KAY ANDREWS
The bestselling author discusses her newest novel, “The Fixer Upper.” 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
RAYMOND ATKINS & PHILIP DEPOY
The authors discuss their new books, “Sorrow Wood” and “The King James Conspiracy,” respectively. 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
99x Live Music Calendar for the Week of Sunday, November 15, 2009
Sunday, Nov. 15
BERNARD ALLISON, MUDCAT
7 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
CHRISTABEL AND THE JONS, THE MAKEPEACE BROTHERS
7:30 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
THE CULT
8 p.m. at the Tabernacle. 404-249-6400. www.livenation.com.
DUNCH WITH OLD CUSTER
1 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
JEAN-LUC PONTY
7:30 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
UNCLE SUGAR
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
Monday, Nov. 16
AFI
8 p.m. at the Tabernacle. 404-249-6400. www.livenation.com.
CEDRIC BURNSIDE, LIGHTNIN' MALCOLM
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
HATEBREED, CANNIBAL CORPSE, UNEARTH, BORN OF OSIRIS, HATE ETERNAL
5:30 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
LO-FI MONDAYS
10 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
NARROWS, TRAP THEM, XERODERMA
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
STAMPEDE! FEAURING JOHNNY MCGOWAN
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
UNDYING DARKNESS, ENGRAVED IN THEIR EYES
5:30 p.m. at Purgatory at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
DAN AUERBACH, JUSTIN TOWES EARLE, JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD
8 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
DEADMAU5
9 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
MARIE HINES
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
MICHAEL MAGNO
10 p.m. at Bella’s Pizzeria. 8770-437-8056. www.bellaspizzeria.com.
MICHELLE SHOCKED
8 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
NATHAN NELSON AND BLONJU
8:30 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
PUSH PLAY, EMILY OSMENT, THE DESARIOS
7 p.m. at Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com.
RESCUE ME! ART PARTY AND BENEFIT WITH DINKO’S BONES, DJ BLACK SUNSHINE
7 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
STEVE KIMOCK
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
TRAIN
7:30 p.m. at the Tabernacle. 404-249-6400. www.livenation.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
DAMAGED WITH THE LOST CAUSE DJS
10 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
DAVID BERKELEY, KIM TAYLOR
8 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
DEATHLOCH, FORCE OF HABIT, INCARCERI 9, REVERSE NEGATIVE, FULL METAL PROPHECY
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
JESS GODWIN
10 p.m. at Bella’s Pizzeria. 8770-437-8056. www.bellaspizzeria.com.
LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND
8 p.m. at the Tabernacle. 404-249-6400. www.livenation.com.
MUDCAT
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
SPIRITUAL REZ, UNDER THE PORCH
9 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER
7 p.m. at Center Stage. 404-249-6400. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
TRUCKSTOP COFFEE, DWAYNE WATTERMAN, TIM NICHOLS BAND
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
WHITE DENIM, BRAZOS, HOWLIES
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
Thursday, Nov. 19
THE BONAVENTURE QUARTET WITH AMY PIKE, DJ ADAM BOMB AND DJ NOTECH
8 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
THE BREEZE KINGS
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS, THE ROCKET SUMMER, SING IT LOUD, MY FAVORITE HIGHWAY, ARTIST VS. POET
6 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
HEAVY TRASH, TIGER! TIGER!
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
IMPULSE RIDE, JASON C. WALLER
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
INGRAM HILL, MICHAEL C. SMITH & THE NEIGHBORHOOD
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
JILL ANDREWS (OF THE EVERYBODYFIELDS), MATT BUTCHER
8 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
THE REVIVAL TOUR: CHUCK RAGAN OF HOTWATER MUSIC, JIM WARD, FRANK TURNER, JON SONDGRASS, CHAD RICE OF DRAG THE RIVER, THE ZYDEPUNKS
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
Friday, Nov. 20
ANNUALS, COMPANY OF THIEVES, SILENT AND LISTEN
8 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
BEBEL GILERTO
8 p.m. at the Loft. 404-885-1365. www.theloftatl.com.
CAMERA OBSCURA, PAPERCUTS
8:30 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
CHROMA, STEPP HEAVY, LEFT TO WASTE, KACHARI
8 p.m. at Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com.
DJ RENE
Midnight at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
DAVE DANIELS, SUNDOWN, ELIZABETH EKHART, CORY SELLERS
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
THE DIRTY KNOCKOUTS (RECORD RELEASE), YOUNG ANTIQUES
9 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
JAMES HALL AND THE FUTURA BOLD, DIRTY POLLYANNA, CORRINE LEE
9 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
THE JEFF SIPE APT. PROJECT
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
MATTHEW RYAN
8 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
METALSOME OUTLAWS COUNTRY AND SOUTHERN ROCK
10 p.m. at Bella’s Pizzeria. 8770-437-8056. www.bellaspizzeria.com.
THE SUBDUDES, DIANE JONES
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
Saturday, Nov. 21
AFRO-KLEZMER ORCHESTRA (RECORD RELEASE), CAPIBARA
8 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
ALICE PEACOCK, THE CIVIL WARS
8 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
BHANG BHANG BHANGRA, DJ REHKA
10 p.m. at the Loft. 404-885-1365. www.theloftatl.com.
THE BREEZE KINGS
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
BRIAN HOLMES, OLIVER HAZZARD, JON JONES
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
CAGE THE ELEPHANT, MORNING TRANSPORTATION, THE SHACKLETONS
8 p.m. at Center Stage. 404-249-6400. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
DJ CHRIS DEVOE
Midnight at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756, ext. 450. www.thehighlandinn.com.
FIVE EIGHT, AUTHOR'S APOLOGY
9 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
FULTURN JONES, LABEL ME KING, MARLOW'S THEORY
8 p.m. at Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com.
J. TILLMAN, PEARLY GATE MUSIC, THE MEEKS FAMILY
9 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
THE LOST BOYS
10 p.m. at Bella’s Pizzeria. 8770-437-8056. www.bellaspizzeria.com.
MISTER ERIC & MISTER MICHAEL
2 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
THE MOUNTAIN GOATS, FINAL FANTASY, LARKIN GRIMM
9 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
SKA IS DEAD: THE TOASTERS, MUSTARD PLUG, VOODOO GLOW SKULLS, DEAL'S GONE BAD, FATTER THAN ALBERT, TAJ MOTEL TRIO, THE INDEPENDENTS, 50:50 SHOT
6:30 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
UNDEROATH, EMERY, TO SPEAK OF WOLVES
6:30 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
WEBB WILDER, THE INTRUDERS
6 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
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