December September 11 2002



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THEATER

THE 1940’S RADIO HOUR Theater in the Square presents the 21st annual production of its holiday hit about a World War II-era radio station. Dec. 3-Jan. 5. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 6:30 & 9 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 & 7 p.m. $22-$32. Theatre in the Square’s Alley Stage, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

MUSIC

ITZHAK PERLMAN There have been plenty of articulate, passionate violinists in our time, but the Israeli-born Perlman compliments his virtuosity with a measure of charm and accessibility. Consequently, he has brought classical violin into the realm of popular culture. Wed., Dec. 4. 8 p.m. $68.50. Georgia Tech’s Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive. 404-894-9600.

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CHICK N BOOZY, CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD! Washed-up celebrity Chick Starley and his sidekick-homunculus Boozy the Imp go global in Dad’s Garage Theatre’s annual goof on 1970s Christmas TV specials. Dec. 6-21. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $15. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

THEATER

A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES Theatre Gael offers a theatrical interpretation of poet Dylan Thomas’ timeless yuletide memories. Dec. 6-29. 8 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. $16-$22. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-876-9762.

MUSIC

YO-YO MA The world’s most famous cellist returns again to Symphony Hall as featured artist on works by Saint-Saens and Tchaikovsky. Robert Spano conducts the ASO. Dec. 6. 8 p.m. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

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FOSSE This tribute to famed director and choreographer Bob Fosse, conceived by Richard Maltby Jr., Chet Walker and Ann Reinking, features 32 dancers performing both classic and rarely seen works. Dec. 6. 8 p.m. $44.50. Georgia Tech’s Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive. 404-894-9600.

MUSIC

THE TALLIS SCHOLARS This 30-year-old choral group’s bread and butter comes in performing Renaissance sacred music, but it also has undertaken new compositions and performed with the likes of Sting. At Spivey, the Scholars present a program of 16th-century Flemish composers. Dec. 8. 7 p.m. $40. Spivey Hall, Clayton College & State University, Morrow. 770-961-3683.

FILM — 2

SHORT-LIVED! A SHORTS SLAM IMAGE Film and Video Center presents another installment of its “Gong Show”-inspired evening of short films, which get swiftly “gonged” if rejected by the audience. One bonus point for bringing a Chuck Barris sensibility to indie films. Dec. 12. 8 p.m. $5. The Echo Lounge, 551 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-352-4225.

MUSIC

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS. You might despair at the same old presents this Christmas, but Handel’s Messiah, another staple of the season, stays stunning in its appealing articulation of the musical devices of two-and-a-half centuries ago. The ASO Chorus, under the baton of Norman Mackenzie, sustains the compelling theatricality. Dec. 19. 8 p.m. $19-$50. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.??