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NOVEMBER
1
Live Music: Kristen Hall, Jason Levasseur opens
Eddie’s Attic
www.eddiesattic.com
404-377-4976
1
ph balance, Minamina Goodsong
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
1
Live Music: The Motolitas, The Figgs, Tara Jane O'Neill
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
1-3
The Taming of the Shrew
Petruchio comes to Padua looking for some quick cash, even if it means marrying the sharp-tongued and spirited Katharina for her dowry. He soon finds he has gotten more than he's bargained for as the world's most famous battle of the sexes begins. Who's taming who in this classic Shakespeare comedy?
Georgia Shakespeare Festival
www.gashakespeare.org
404-264-0020
1, 2, 8, 9
Antigone
The classic Greek tragedy is presented by the Theatre Arts Guild.
Georgia Perimeter College
404-299-4270
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Martinis & IMAX®
Martinis & IMAX® has become one of the most popular Friday night events in Atlanta, where guests can enjoy a martini or cocktail, eat dinner, watch the fascinating IMAX® films and hear live music. The event kicks off every Friday at 6:30 p.m. with films starting each hour from 7-10 p.m.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
www.fernbank.edu/museum
404-929-6400
1, 15, 29
Creative Writer’s Group
The Writer’s Circle, open to the public.
Georgia Perimeter College
770-551-3057
1-3
The Memorandum
The Blackfriars of Agnes Scott College, the Atlanta area’s oldest continuously performing theatre group, perform this play by Vàclav Havel at the Winter Theatre in the Dana Fine Arts Building.
Agnes Scott College
www.agnesscott.edu
404-471-6430
1-8
Portals and Panes: Photographs by Teresa Sims
A photographic series of chasms, holes, apertures, gateways and views. Part of the citywide Atlanta Celebrates Photography event.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
404-872-5338
1-9
Benjamin Jones: Works on Paper
One of Georgia’s preeminent artists, who creates haunting images that reveal a distinct visual language and feature current events, pop culture icons, animals and himself.
Barbara Archer Gallery
404-815-1545
1-9 (Wednesday-Saturday)
Like Lions Raging: A Commemorative Exhibition
Work created in response to acts of war, terrorism and military action on and since September 9, 2001.
Spruill Gallery
770-394-3447
1-9
Diverse Response: Traditional
Folk Arts in Transition
Spruill Center for the Arts
www.spruillarts.org
770-394-3447
1-16
Manny and Chicken at the BP
World premiere! Manny’s not sure if he likes his new sister Charlotte, but she earns his grudging respect as they play the dangerous game of “chicken” to work out the tensions of their newly-constructed bi-racial family. Written by BBC Drama award-winning playwright Lisa Schlesinger.
Push Push Theater
404-892-7876
1-17
Ceramics Department Hall Exhibit
Spruill Center for the Arts
www.spruillarts.org
770-394-3447
1-30
Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur
Explore the artistry of ancient Iraq with rare and exquisite Sumerian artifacts from the renowned, 4500-year-old royal cemetery at Ur. The exhibition represents ancient Sumerian culture at its zenith with extravagant jewelry of gold, lapis lazuli and carnelian, cups of gold and silver, bowls of alabaster and extraordinary objects of art and culture.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
www.carlos.emory.edu
404-727-4282 (closed Mondays)
1-30
One Hundred Years of Excellence: The City Schools of Decatur
This exhibit will reflect and commemorate the first 100 years of public education in Decatur and will feature photographs, report cards, yearbooks, scrapbooks, desks and other items dating from the early 1900’s to modern times.
DeKalb Historical Society
404-373-1088
1-30
Through the Eyes of Hubble
Explore the far reaches of space with fascinating images from the orbiting telescope. Wednesday through Sunday
Fernbank Science Center
404-378-4311
1-30
The Female Buddha: Women of Enlightenment in Tibetan Mysticism
An exhibition of Tibetan tankga paintings from the Shelley and Donald Rubin Collection – the largest tankga collection in the United States.
Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
404-364-8555
1-30
Art Show
Harold Washington City College Faculty Exhibition
Georgia Perimeter College
404-299-4270
1-30
No Agenda but Their Own: A Decade of Work by Women Artists
Agnes Scott College
Dalton Gallery
404-471-6244
1-30
Ancient Microworlds
Using high magnification techniques, photographers Giraud Foster and Norman Barker bridge the worlds of art and science to reveal the complex patterns of ancient life in this unique photo exhibition. Ancient Microworlds features 66 fascinating works offering an up-close look at shells, ammonites, dinosaur bones, plant fossils and other remnants of prehistoric life. Brought to life by this innovative photographic technique, the fossils reveal their rich colors, texture and beautiful intricacies.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
www.fernbank.edu/museum
404‑929‑6400
1-30
Mel Bochner: If the Color Changes
Mel Bochner is a conceptual artist who began exhibiting his works in the 1960s. Melding philosophy with painting, drawing, photography, printmaking and sculpture, he has always been interested in investigating the relation between thinking and seeing, and his works in recent years have become more sensual, especially in the use of color. The Carlos Museum has acquired two of these recent works, monoprints from a series based on a quotation from the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein’s Remarks on Color. Those, along with several prints and paintings on loan from other institutions, will compose this vivid exhibition.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
www.carlos.emory.edu
404-727-4282
1-30
Galleries of Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art
This new installation will feature the important Carlos Museum acquisition of a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts purchased primarily with funds donated by the citizens of Atlanta. Coming from the Niagara Falls Museum in Canada, the objects include sumptuously decorated coffins-among the finest known from ancient Egypt-10 mummies, Canopic jars, amulets, shawabtis, jewelry, reliefs and more. The objects represent an overview of the development of funerary art in ancient Egypt at its most inventive and prolific period. Extensive programming will accompany this stellar permanent exhibit of ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern art at the Carlos.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
www.carlos.emory.edu
404-727-4282
1-30
The Tiniest Giants: Discovering Dinosaur Eggs
Discover fossilized dinosaur eggs, embryos, embryonic skin and tiny hatchlings that were capable of growing into some of the world’s largest dinosaurs in this exhibition from the badlands of Patagonia, Argentina. Explore the science of paleontology from the dig site to the lab with a special emphasis on understanding the physiology of the dinosaurs and basic environmental interpretation.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
www.fernbank.edu/museum
404‑929‑6400
1-30
Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West
This large-format film chronicles a group of explorers led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark into the uncharted territory of President Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase. It authentically recreates the incredible expedition of the Corps of Discovery as the crew pursues a water passageway to the Pacific Ocean and describes for science the many natural wonders of the West.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
www.fernbank.edu/museum
404-929-6400
1-30
Australia: Land Beyond Time
Explore the lavish richness, diversity and uniqueness of the Land Down Under in this spectacular large-format film. You'll be amazed by the endless coastline and vast expanses of red, sandy desert-each revealing distinctive inhabitants and dramatic scenery. Watch as kangaroos bound majestically across the plains, thorny devils scamper comically through the spinifex, and koala families lounge atop their eucalyptus perches in this tribute to a truly exotic locale.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
www.fernbank.edu/museum
404-929-6400
1-30
A Long Look Homeward – Tibet Museum
This exhibit of photographs, detailed narrative text and video clips developed by Tibetans in exile chronicles the invasion and colonization of Tibet and the Tibetan refugee population in India.
Emory University
404-727-5050
2
Appraisal Fair
Chamblee Antique Dealers offer free antique appraisals on the first Saturday each month. Appraisals are conducted in the Broad Street Antique Mall.
Chamblee’s Antique Row
770-458-6316
2
Milonga: A Tango Dance Party
Emory University
404-727-5050
2
Live Music: Pierce Pettis
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
2
Rosa Believe (CD Release), The Sightseers
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30
Cherokee Moon
In this family planetarium show, Little Wolf explores the mysteries of the Autumn Skies.
Fernbank Science Center
404-378-4311
3
Live Music: Dunch (dinner/lunch) with No River City
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
3
A Celebration of Tango Music
Alejandro Drago, conductor. Student chamber ensembles perform traditional and new tangos.
Emory University
404-727-5050
4
Live Music: Chunklet Magazine presents: Les Savy Fav, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Ex Models
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
4
Calexico, Black Heart Procession, Destroyer
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
4
Live Music: Acoustic Open Mic
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
5
Amon Tobin, DJ Food, Bonobo
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
5
Live Music: Tight Bros Network presents: Stereo Total, Soviet,
I Almost Saw God in the Metro
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
5
Live Music: Ryan Kipp, Greg Klyma, Jimmy Atto
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
6
Karate, Explosions in the Sky, Maserati
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
6
Live Music: Shootout XVI Finalists In-The-Round: Moe Loughran, Trina Hamlin, Ashley Chambliss
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
7-30
Gallery Exhibit: Head Over Heels
J.Z. Torre’s one-man show of recent paintings of sexy shoes. Opening reception November 7.
Shawn Vinson Gallery
404-370-1720
7
Homeroom (CD release), Five-Eight
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
7
Live Music: Imperial Teen, Fairburn Royals (CD release), Sharks and Minnows, Ashen
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
7
Live Music: Cary Pierce, Francisco Vidal and Bain Mattox open
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
7
Lecture: Record-keeping in Pre-Columbian Peru: The Knotted String Quipus of the Inka Empire
Dr. Gary Urton, Dumbarton Oaks Professor of Pre-Columbian Studies, Department of Anthropology, Harvard University.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
www.carlos.emory.edu
404-727-4282
7-8
Global Perspectives: Kashmir – Battleground of Competing Interests
A symposium on the political, economic and cultural future of Kashmir.
Agnes Scott College
www.agnesscott.edu
404-471-6430
7-10
3rd Annual Stone Mountain Pow Wow & Indian Festival
Gathering of tribes and public for cultural fellowship. American Indians come from around the country to compete for cash prizes in dance and drum competition. See a living Indian village and witness native people and primitive skills educators as they demonstrate fire making, basket weaving, hide tanning, pottery, flint napping and blow gun demos. Plus, dancers, storytellers and native food, arts and crafts.
Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
770-498-5690
7-30
My Favorite Holiday
Come celebrate the season with this charming confection, full of song, good humor and the warmth of the holidays. It's Neighborhood Playhouse's holiday gift to you!
Neighborhood Playhouse
www.nplayhouse.org
404-373-5311
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Musicals in Concert: Jeckyll and Hyde
Concert versions of your favorite musicals!
Onstage Atlanta
404-897-1802
7, 14, 21, 28
Terrific Thursdays in Decatur
Participating Decatur shops & restaurants stay open until 8 p.m. and offer a variety of discounts, special holiday open houses & receptions, book signings, and more.
On the Square Downtown Decatur
www.decaturga.com
404-371-8386
8
Live Music: Mary Prankster (CD release), Metroscene, The Crackpots
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
8
Grupo Fantasma, special guests
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
8
Live Music: Carrie Newcomer, LJ Booth opens
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
8
The Oglethorpe University Singers and Chorale Fall Concert
Conducted by W. Irwin Ray
Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University
404-364-8447
8-9
Emory Dance Company Fall Concert
An evening of new choreographic works by faculty and guest artists.
Emory University
404-727-5050
9
Live Music: Rainer Maria, Rilo Kiley
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
9
The Mountain Goats, John Vanderslice, Baptist General
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
9
Live Music: Halcyon, Janet Robin opens
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
9
Story Telling
Professional storyteller Rob Cleveland entertains children with stories about nature and wildlife.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
www.fernbank.edu/museum
404-929-6400
9, 12, 23
Super Saturday, Terrific Tuesday: Exciting Explorations
An ongoing program for children three to five years old, includes entertaining and educational stories, crafts and games. Reservations required.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
www.fernbank.edu/museum
404-929-6400
10
Live Music: Dunch (dinner/lunch) with Amy Pike
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
10
Pedro the Lion, Seldom Scientific
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
10
Ji-yoen Choi, Organ Performance
The winner of the 2000 National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance has trained in Korea and in the United States.
Emory University
404-727-5050
10
Mesopotamia to Modern: Music for Harp
Elisabeth Remy performs, exploring the harp’s evolution from ancient to contemporary.
Emory University
404-727-5050
10
Live Music: Jan Smith's Student Showcase
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
11
Live Music: Acoustic Open Mic
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
11
Melt-Banana, Cream Abdul Babar, Hex Error
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
12
Live Music: Theory of Ruin, Totimoshi, Black Venus
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
12
Live Music: Fred Eaglesmith Band, Cornfusion opens
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
13
Live Music: The Pinetop Seven
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
13
(Smog), shannonwright, Mick Turner (from Dirty Three)
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
13
Sao Paulo Orchestra
Founded in 1953, the Sao Paulo Orchestra performs major symphonic works and is at the forefront of classical music in South America. Since its auditions for new members in 1997, the orchestra has featured Brazilian musicians who had long been living and performing abroad, as well as other musicians of diverse origins. Its repertoire includes classical European works as well as thrilling pieces by important Brazilian composers such as Carlos Gomes and Heitor Villa-Lobos. The SPO has recently toured internationally and made a series of recordings of Brazilian composers.
Emory University
404-727-5050
14
Live Music: Cordero
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
14
Artists Talk: Between Stereotypes and Archetypes
Moderated artists’ discussion on image, anima and animal nature.
Agnes Scott College
Dalton Gallery
404-471-6244
14
Lennon, Kaiser Soze, Shattered Existence, Lucideon
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
14
Gallery Talk
Dr. Rebecca Stone-Miller, Associate Professor of Art History and Faculty Curator of Art of the Ancient Americas, Carlos Museum, Emory University will lead visitors through the new ancient American galleries.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
www.carlos.emory.edu
404-727-4282
12
Terrific Tuesday: Exciting Explorations
An ongoing program for children three to five years old, which includes entertaining and educational stories, crafts and games.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
www.fernbank.edu/museum
15-30
A Southern Christmas at Stone Mountain Park
The magic of a small-town Christmas comes alive throughout Stone Mountain Park. Enjoy the magical holiday atmosphere of Crossroads, the Song of the Trees Spectacular laser and light show, the live production, Go Tell it on the Mountain: Christmas Comes to Crossroads and much more.
Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
770-498-5690
15
Live Music: Tight Bros Network presents: Kid606, Richard Devine, Knamiproko, Airoes
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
15
One Man Army, Ann Berreta, The Applicators
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
15
Live Music: Women-of-Rock-in-the-Round with Caroline Aiken, Diane Durrett, Donna Hopkins, Darryl Purpose, Jodie Manross Band - CD Release Party
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
16
Live Music: SGGL
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
16
1st Second Annual Cream Style Corn Festival -
A Benefit for East Atlanta Animal Resource, Adamsday, Rock City Dropouts, more...
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
16
Collegium Vocale
Presenting the best choral masterpieces suited to a small choir, from Renaissance to twentieth century.
Emory University
404-727-5050
16
Live Music: Southeast Perfomer and Shure Microphones present: 3d5spd (cd release), American Dream, Crybaby, The Stimulator
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
16
Santa Arrival
Join the Rugrats – Chuckie, Angelica and Tommy – as they welcome Santa and kick off the holiday season!
The Mall at Stonecrest
678-526-9880
16
DeKalb County Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Join us for the official DeKalb County Christmas Tree Lighting event, featuring holiday carolers, tree lighting, gospel choirs and children’s activities.
The Mall at Stonecrest
678-526-9880
16
Live Music: ALTAN
Become spellbound by traditional Irish music, stunning interpretations of modern ballads, spirited instrumentals, friendly rapport and lyrical, layered harmonies.
Agnes Scott College
404-471-6430
17
Owls and Wizards
A family animal (and supernatural creature!) encounter. Limited space available, pre-registration required.
Dunwoody Nature Center
770-394-3322
17
Live Music: Dunch (dinner/lunch) with Envie
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
17
Emory Percussion Ensemble
Emory University
404-727-5050
17
HARMONY: Atlanta’s International Youth Chorus
More than 100 young singers present a wide variety of music in different languages and styles.
Emory University
404-727-5050
18
Live Music: Acoustic Open Mic
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
19
Emory Chamber Ensembles
Emory University
404-727-5050
19
Sex Workers Art Show
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
19
DeKalb Symphony Orchestra
All orchestra concert, Schubert No. 9 in C Major. Thomas Anderson, conductor.
DeKalb Symphony Orchestra
http://www.gpc.peachnet.edu/symphony/
404-299-4341
19
Book Signing: Dr. Lee Passarella
Meet the local author of Swallowed Up In Victory, a recently published novel in verse which weaves quoted contemporary sources with fictitious sections of poetry.
Chapter 11 Bookstore at Emory Commons
404-325-1505
20
Lunchtime in the Studio
Dance performances and discussions with CORE Performance Company. Free lunch from Raging Burrito for the first 40 audience members!
Several Dancers Core
404-373-4154
20
Live Music: Dayna Kurtz, Cicero Buck
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
20
The Scene Creamers, (featuring Ian and Michelle from Makeup), special guests
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
20-23
Antigone
Oglethorpe University’s Playmakers perform Jean Anouilh’s chilling 1944 adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy, Antigone. Written as an indictment against Nazism, it presents an undeniably sharp,
undeniably political point of view.
Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University
www.oglethorpe.edu, theatre@oglethorpe.edu
404-504-1074
20-30
Yultide Journey
“Don’t let your search for gold hide the real treasures in life.” Return to a magical yuletide fairytale musical for the entire family, where an Appalachian man must find a way to rescue his young wife who was the prize in a wager gone bad over a golden banjo. Take a break from the holiday rush for a sweet seasonal treat that will have the entire family grinning from here to there.
ART Station
www.artstation.org
770-469-1105
21
German Song and Dance
Performed by the Emory Early Music Ensemble.
Emory University
404-727-5050
21
Today Is the Day, All That Remains, Light Pupil Dilate
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
21
Live Music: GMIA Presents "Georgia's Best" Performance Showcase
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
21, 22, 28, 29
Candlelight Shopping
Visit gaily decorated shops and restaurants amidst strolling carolers. Horse and carriage tours of the Village are available, as well as free gift wrapping for all purchases!
Stone Mountain Village
770-498-8984
22
Live Music: Maserati, The Mercury Program, Fin Fang Foom
The EARL
404-522-3950, 1-800-594 TIXX for tickets
22
Live Music: Daemon Records Presents Mrs. Fun, Gerard McHugh & The Crafties
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
22
Jay Farrar, (Son Volt/Uncle Tupelo), Brian Henneman (from The Bottle Rockets), Laura Minor
Echo Lounge
404-681-3600, 1-800-594-TIXX for tickets
22, 23, 24, 29, 30
Oliver!
A Dickens of a family musical! The colorful characters come alive in a show sure to warm the hearts of the entire family!
Stage Door Players
770-396-1726
23
Arthur’s Perfect Christmas Storytime
Emmy Award-winning PBS show characters Arthur, DW and Ms. Page Turner appear in three live holiday shows, followed by a meet-and-greet.
The Mall at Stonecrest
678-526-9880
23
Live Music: Sugarland
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
23-24
Annual Holiday Pottery Sale
Functional, decorative and sculptural works available!
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
404-872-5338
24
Live Music: Cowboy Envy
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976
24
2002 Civil War Encampments
Military drills, marching demonstrations, musket firing, and visits to the soldiers camp just like it was in 1861. Then be sure to stroll through the Plantation grounds and take in blacksmithing, meat smoking, open hearth cooking, plus one of the finest collections of 19th century antiques in the Southeast. It is all included with regular Plantation admission. Activities 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
770-498-5690
25
Live Music: Acoustic Open Mic
Eddie’s Attic
404-377-4976