Arts Agenda December 23 2000

Dance
CINDERELLA St. Petersburg’s State Ballet on Ice presents the lavish production of the fairytale with a mix of classical ballet and ice-dancing. The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. Dec. 26. 8 p.m. $29.50-$39.50. 404-881-2100.
NUTCRACKER A holiday tradition with new surprises, the Atlanta Ballet performs the dance classic choreographed by John McFall. The production brings 19th-century Russia to the stage. The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. Through Dec. 24. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 and 8 p.m., Sun. 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 20 at 8 p.m., Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. only. $20-$50. 404-817-8700.
Music
EXCELSIOR STRING QUARTET The quartet’s free concert features works by Britten, Albeniz and Piazzolla. A reception will follow. Grand Lobby of the Swissotel, 3391 Peachtree Road. Dec. 22. 7 p.m. 404-365-0065.
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA The group performs the holiday musical production, Christmas Eve & Other Stories, which combines the styles of rock opera and Broadway musicals. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. Dec. 23. 8 p.m. $34.50-$39.50. 404-249-6400.
Theater: openings
A CHRISTMAS CAROL The Atlanta Shakespeare Co. presents Dikran Tulaine’s storytelling version of Dickens’ classic. Readings held at The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. Dec. 21-24. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$24.50. 404-874-5299.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Theatrical Outfit presents Tom Key’s new adaptation of the Christmas classic. Come watch Key as he plays all the characters in this holiday tale. The Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, 80 Forsyth St. Dec. 20-24. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. $12-$50. 404-651-4727.
BLACK NATIVITY Jomandi Productions presents its annual holiday gospel classic combining music, theater, dance and more. The Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave. Dec. 21-24. Thurs. 8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 3 and 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $12-$80. 404-817-8700.
Theater: continuing
THE 1940’S RADIO HOUR Theatre in the Square presents the play about radio broadcasts to troops overseas during Christmas ‘42. The Mainstage, 11 Whitlock Ave. Through Dec. 31. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 7 and 9:30, Sun. 2:30 and 7 p.m. $20-$30. 770-422-8369.
2ND BASE COMEDY TROUPE Startime Dinner Theatre presents the improvisational, musical and sketch comedy group to perform mature shows for those 18 years old and up. Audience participation is the norm. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Saturdays. 10:30 p.m. $5. 770-924-3220.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Alliance Theatre Co. presents Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale about Scrooge. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Through Dec. 24. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2:30 p.m., Sun. 7:30 p.m. $16-$45. 404-733-5000.
AGNES OF GOD Atlanta Classical Theatre presents the drama about three different women affected by the tragic death of an infant in a convent. Runs in repertory with Christopher Durang Explains It All. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. Through Dec. 30. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 and 8 p.m., Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. $10-$15. 404-685-8861.
ALICE: IN WONDERLAND OnStage Atlanta presents Deb Gerlach’s and John Forman’s adaptation of the fantasy classic. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. Through Dec. 30. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2:30 p.m. $18-$23. 404-733-5000.
BAH HOMO Funny...That Way! Theatre Co. presents Deb Flanagan Calabria’s Christmas play loosely based on A Christmas Carol. The play centers on Onmyneezsir Screwed, the town miser and homophobe. Studio B, 731 Highland Ave. Through Dec. 16. 8 p.m. $10-$15. 404-893-3344.
BLACKTOP CIRCUS COMEDY TROUPE The nation’s only African-American improv comedy troupe performs weekly shows at the Uptown Comedy Corner, 2140 Peachtree St., Suite 320. Tuesdays. 9 p.m.-midnight. $8. 404-350-6990.
CHICK & BOOZY’S FUN TIME HOLIDAY SPECIAL Dad’s Garage Theatre Co. presents the variety show that asks the question: What would the holidays be without fireside chats, presents under the tree and scantily clad dancing girls? 280 Elizabeth St. Through Dec. 23. Mon. and Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $15. 404-523-2144.
CHRISTMAS CANTEEN Aurora Theatre presents its annual holiday musical performance. This year the show heads to the South Pacific with songs from WWII and seasonal carols. 3087-B Main St., Duluth. Through Dec. 23. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. $17-$18. 770-476-7926.
CHRISTOPHER DURANG EXPLAINS IT ALL Atlanta Classical Theatre presents the collection of Christopher Durang’s short plays, featuring different selections at each show. Runs in repertory with Agnes of God. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. Through Dec. 30. Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 and 8 p.m., Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. $10-$15. 404-685-8861.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S DRALION The big-top show combines the ancient Chinese acrobatic tradition with Cirque’s avant-garde approach to circus performances. Acts include the Ballet on Lights, hoop diving, double trapeze and more. Turner Field Green Parking Lot on Hank Aaron Drive. Through Dec. 21 and Jan. 4-Jan. 14. Tues.-Wed. 8 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 5 and 9 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sun. 1 and 5 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 5 and 9 p.m. $26.75-$60. 800-678-5440.
COMEDY RESPONSE UNIT The Red Chair Theatre presents the group to perform its brand of innovative improv. 662 11th St. Fri. and Sat. 9:30 p.m. $7. 404-872-HAHA.
HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS Jewish Theatre of the South presents a musical adaptation of Eric Kimmel’s Chanukah family classic about a group of goblins who stole the holiday from the local village. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s Zaban-Blank Building, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Through Dec. 24. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. $8-$12. 770-368-7469.
HOLIDAY ON THIN ICE PushPush Theater presents a series of short plays offering an alternative to the usual holiday theater fare. Featured shorts include “Pig, “Turkey or Ham, “He KNOWS, “The Gift of the Magpie, “Baby, Jesus! and more. 1123 Zonolite Road. Through Dec. 23 and 25-31. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. $10-$15. 404-892-7876.
THE HOLIDAYS ARE MURDER Agatha’s--A Taste Of Mystery presents the comic murder mystery about an anonymous sniper who is picking off holiday shoppers at a mall. Enjoy a five-course dinner with the show. 693 Peachtree St. Through Jan. 17. Tues.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. $40-$50. 404-875-4321.
I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Horizon Theatre Co. presents the musical comedy that takes on the truths and myths of contemporary relationships. 1083 Austin Ave. Through Dec. 31. Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 8:30 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $16-$25. 404-584-7450.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Class Act Theatre presents Mary Binaco’s adaptation of the holiday classic. 6 Powder Spring St., Marietta. Through Dec. 23. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $10-$12. 770-579-3156.
JOYFUL NOISE Art Within presents Tim Slover’s play, a behind-the-scenes look at the drama involved in the creation of Handel’s classic choral piece, Messiah. 14th St. Playhouse, 173 14th St. Through Dec. 23. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $18-$20. 404-733-5000.
LAUGHING MATTERS The South’s longest running improv company performs new comedy shows. Come eat, drink and laugh. Second Fri. at Dave & Buster’s in Gwinnett County the Steve Reynolds Boulevard exit and every Sat. at Manuel’s Tavern, 602 N. Highland. 8 p.m. $7-$10. 404-874-4050.
LOOT The Actor’s Express presents Joe Orton’s black comedy proving that money is the root of all evil. King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St., Suite J-107. Through Dec. 23. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. $20-$25. 404-607-7469.
NUNSENSE Stage Door Players presents Dan Goggin’s musical. N. DeKalb Cultural Arts Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Through Dec. 23. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. $14-$18. 770-396-1726.
THE SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS Theatre in the Square presents a holiday musical about a family of gospel singers. The Alley Stage, 11 Whitlock Ave. Through Dec. 24. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7 p.m. $17-$30. 770-422-8369.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES Horizon Theatre Co. presents David Sedaris’ wicked true-life account of his stint as a Macy’s Department Store elf. 1083 Austin Ave. Through Jan. 2. Sun. 8:30 p.m., Mon.-Tues. 8 p.m. $12-$20. 404-584-7450.
UH-OH HERE COMES CHRISTMAS The Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents the holiday play examining the spirit of the holidays amid widespread commercialism and chaos. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Through Dec. 24. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. $18.50-$27. 770-641-1260.
Visual arts: openings
STUDIOPLEX Art at Work, an exhibition of stained glass works by at-risk youth in a Fulton County Arts Council/Fulton County Juvenile Court program. 659 Auburn Ave., Suite 253. Dec. 22-29. Mon.-Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. 404-224-3454.
Visual arts: continuing
1000 TOWER WALK Photographs from Abroad, silver gelatin prints by Jennifer Julian. The Resource Forum, 3340 Peachtree Road. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 770-451-0272.
ABERNATHY ARTS CENTER The holiday gift show and sale features paintings, pottery, sculpture and more works by students and instructors. Through Dec. 23. The Fulton County Arts Council group exhibition features works by visual arts instructors. Through Feb. 4. 254 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-303-6172.
ABSTEIN GALLERY Language of Light, a group exhibition of works by 30 artists. 558 14th St. Through Jan. 28. Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. 404-872-8020.
ALIYA GALLERY New paintings by James Randall Chumbley and Gwen Wong. 1402 N. Highland Ave. Through Dec. 24. Tues.-Thurs. 2-9 p.m., Fri. 4-10 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 404-892-2835.
ALLEN ASHTON GALLERY The Journey: 1981-2000, works in oil, ink, sculpture and more by Jerrold Siegal. 395 S. Atlanta St., Roswell. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 770-518-7357.
ANNE IRWIN FINE ART Small Works Show, a group exhibition featuring works by Diane Ainsworth, Gary Bodner, Claudia Hartley and others. Interiors Market, 55 Bennett St. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-432-9745.
ANTHONY ARDAVIN GALLERY Visionary, paintings by Lawrence Mathis and Ron Richard. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through Dec. 31. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-233-9686.
ARTISTS’ ATELIER Holiday Magic, the annual members’ show. 800 Miami Circle, Suite 200. Through Jan. 5. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-231-5999.
THE ARTS FOR ALL GALLERY Holiday Art Show, a group exhibition featuring paintings, drawings, wood-carvings, textile art and more. 57 Forsyth St. Through Dec. 22. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-221-1270 ext. 10.
ART STATION Member Juried Exhibition & Competition, works in oil, pastel, water color, sculpture and more by members. Photography by Robert Thomas. Artists’ Atelier of Atlanta exhibition also on display. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. Through Dec. 31. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-469-1105.
ARTWALK AT LENOX The Family Time Project, a holiday exhibition featuring works by finalists from the Georgia Family Council/Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Kid’s Art Contest. Lenox Square Promenade, 3393 Peachtree Road. Through Jan. 7. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 770-435-5180.
ATLANTA ARTISTS CENTER GALLERY Finishing Touches, a juried show of members’ works. 2979 Grandview Ave., Buckhead. Through Jan. 13. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 1-4 p.m. 404-237-2324.
ATLANTA COLLEGE OF ART GALLERY The annual juried exhibition features artworks by students. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Through Jan. 7. Tues.-Wed. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 404-733-5050.
ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER James Herbert: Paintings, Films, Videos and Stills, a mixed media exhibition featuring Herbert’s new paintings, film stills and a series of films and videos. An installation of music videos by various artists and mixed by Jeremy Helton. Travel Writing, works by Mark Cottle. 535 Means St. Through Dec. 30. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-688-1970.
THE ATLANTA FINANCIAL CENTER Light Years, art quilts by Elizabeth Barton. 3333 Peachtree Road. Through Jan. 25. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-377-2116.
ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM The Art of Neon: Science. Light & Form, an installation featuring both vintage commercial signs and new sculptural works. Through Jan. 6. Two Perspectives in Form, basketry by Michael Davis and Leon Niehues. Through March. Peachtree Center, 285 Peachtree Center Ave. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $3. 404-688-2467.
ATLANTA PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP GALLERY Southern Exposure, a group exhibition curated by Mary Virginia Swanson and featuring photography by Laine Harris, Frank Hunter, Manuel Llaneras, Ron Rubino and Jerry Siegel. 660 9th St. Through Feb. 3. Wed.-Fri. noon-4 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-877-1144.
BALLROOM STUDIOS Regression, new works by painter Nathan Jackson exploring loss and redemption. 107 Luckie St. Through Dec. 29. By appointment. 404-522-2709.
BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA Flight Patterns, paintings and prints by Tim Hunter. West lobby, 600 Peachtree St. Through Jan. 25. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.
BARBARA ARCHER GALLERY Paintings by self-taught artist Toby Ivey. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. Through Jan. 29. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-815-1545.
BENDER FINE ART The Object as Art, a group exhibition featuring works by Bill Oates, Diego Rios, Anna Carll, Paul Hill and others. Through Jan. 6. Trozos De Mi Alma, multi-cultural paintings by Anthony Ardavin. Through Jan. 16. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road, Suite 140. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-842-1913.
BENNETT STREET GALLERY Two Person Show, spiritually inspired paintings by Linda James and landscape paintings by Stefanie Lieberman. 22-F Bennett St. Through Dec. 22. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-352-8775.
BEVERLY LIBBY GALLERY Voices, contemporary African-American art by Stephen Davis, LaTrelle DuBose, Marva Feurtado, Angela Grant, Gregory Hubbard, Charly Palmer and Antonious Roberts. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St., Suite M-2. Through Jan. 10. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-1174.
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS An Asian Mosaic, an exhibition of characters and stages that embody the ancient art form of puppetry, including Indian string and Indonesian rod puppets, Burmese marionettes, Vietnamese water puppets and more. 1404 Spring St. Through Jan. 6. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free with admission, $3-$5. 404-873-3391.
CERULEAN FINE ART GALLERY It’s All About People, works by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. 41 Oak St., Roswell. Through Jan. 1. Tues.-Sat. noon-6 p.m. 770-645-2434.
CITY GALLERY AT CHASTAIN Convergence 11, an annual exhibition of artwork by faculty from the Bureau of Cultural Affairs and instructors at the art center. 135 W. Wieuca Road. Through Dec. 22. Tues.-Sat. 1-5 p.m.. 404-257-1804.
CITY GALLERY EAST Boundaries, a group exhibition of photography and photo-based artwork by Jill Larson and the Hillside Photographers. City Hall East, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. Through Jan. 7. Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-817-7956.
CITY HALL The Mayor’s Art Program presents laser art transfers by Andre Swancy, photographic portraits by Francesca Scott James and paintings by Eric Mack. 55 Trinity Ave. Through Jan. 11. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-257-1804.
CUMBERLAND MALL Charcoal, pen and pencil drawings by John Nelson capturing the spirit of multicultural life. 1000 Cumberland Mall. Through Dec. 30. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 770-435-2206.
ELEVEN50 Sublimation, video projects by Teresa Bramlette, fascia, Shannon Nowlan and Peter Pachano. 1150-B Peachtree St. Through Dec. 30. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.-3 a.m., Sat. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. and by appointment. 404-874-0428.
EYEDRUM Homing, painting and sculpture by Melissa Messina. 253 Trinity Ave. Through Dec. 31. Fri. 9 p.m.-midnight, Wed.-Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-522-0655.
FAY GOLD GALLERY Works on paper by Gail Foster, paintings by Tony Hernandez and works in glass by Philip Baldwin and Monica Guggisberg. 764 Miami Circle. Through Jan. 3. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3843.
FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Life & Death Under the Pharaohs explores the span of Egypt’s rich history from the Predynastic Period through the Byzantine Period. Featuring more than 300 objects including statues, mummies and more. 767 Clifton Road. Through Jan. 1. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $9.95-$11.95. 404-929-6300.
FINE FAMILY ART GALLERY Artwork from the Atlanta Jewish Community, a juried exhibition of works by Atlanta artists. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Through Dec. 29. Tues.-Thurs. 1-9 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. 770-395-2614.
GALERIE TIMOTHY TEW Paintings by Leslie Bell. New figurative and still life drawings by Haidee Becker. Paintings by Matthew Lopas. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road, Suite 130. Through Dec. 31. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-869-0511.
GALERIE VENDOME A group exhibition featuring works by contemporary French artists, including Guy Toubon, Micha, Roger Dale, Jacques Goupil and others. 75 Bennett St., Suite F1. Through Dec. 31. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-355-3554.
GALLERY DORITA Candelabras & Menorahs, a group show by 25 artists featuring holiday works in bronze, clay and glass. 3224 Peachtree Road. Through Jan. 13. Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-869-0041.
GALLERY II A 10-year retrospective of paintings and drawings by Sue Ye. Peachtree Center, 231 Peachtree St. Through Dec. 30. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-524-7728.
GALLERY OF THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION A group exhibition of members’ works featuring watercolors, photography, mixed media, acrylics, drawings and more. 1911 Cliff Valley Way. Through Jan. 2. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-634-5134.
GALLERY SKLO Forces of Nature, new mixed-media paintings by Lee Kean and mixed-media works on metal by Robert Bubp examining nature themes. Tula Art Center, Suite E-2, 75 Bennett St. Through Jan. 6. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-350-9763.
GALLERY V LTD. Reminiscenes, watercolors and prints by Carmen Jernigan. Woman’s Best Friend, Batiks by Pat Preston. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 770-992-4144.
HAMMONDS HOUSE GALLERIES Applique Works, fabric applique works by K. Joy Ballard-Peters. From Stories of My America, Charlotte Riley-Webb’s acrylic paintings inspired by memory and storytelling. 503 Peeples St. Through Dec. 31. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. 404-752-8730.
HAMSA GALLERY A retrospective exhibition of Irving Amen’s paintings, sculptures, etchings and more. Through Dec. 31. New paintings by Jed Appelrouth. Through Dec. 24. 3234 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. 404-508-4263.
HEAVEN BLUE ROSE GALLERY Shared Spirits, Dr. Margaret Newton’s sculptures in clay and bronze, drawings and paintings. Studio artists’ works also on display. 934 Canton St., Roswell. Through Dec. 30. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. 770-642-7380.
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART Building Our Collection: Recent Additions to the High, an exhibition featuring 64 newly acquired works, including Monet’s “Autumn on the Seine, Argenteuil, Joseph Stella’s “Purissima, Gottlieb’s “Masquerade and others. Through March 18. Chorus of Light: Photographs from the Sir Elton John Collection, an exhibition of John’s private collection, featuring 380 works by more than 100 photographers. Through Jan. 28. Emile Galle, works by the late 19th-century French glass artist Emile Galle. Through June 24. 1280 Peachtree St. Tues.-Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $2-$10. 404-733-HIGH.
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART FOLK ART & PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY Celebrity Portraits from the Sir Elton John Collection, an exhibition featuring 70 portraits of musicians, artists, writers and performers selected from John’s private collection. 133 Peachtree St. Through Jan. 28. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-733-HIGH.
J. REID GALLERY Return to the Garden, glass art by Rozelle Morton-Bush and paintings by Robert Kryer. 75 Main St., Buford. Through Dec. 30. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-271-0008.
J. TRIBBLE ANTIQUES Budapest, photographs by Craig Bromley. 764 Miami Circle, Suite 122. Through Jan. 27. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 404-846-1156.
JACKSON FINE ART 10 Years Forward, 10 Years Back, an anniversary show featuring works by Sally Mann, Minor White, Man Ray, Irving Penn and others. 3115 E. Shadowlawn Ave. Through Jan. 6. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3739.
KUBATANA GALLERY In the Spirit of Giving, an exhibition of African artworks. Benefits CARE’s African HIV/AIDS programs. 1841 Peachtree Road. Through Jan. 19. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-355-5764.
L&V’S FINE ART GALLERY Artistic female portraits and photography by Ron Moss. 134 Peachtree St. Ongoing. Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. 12:30-6:30 p.m. 404-231-8776.
LAGERQUIST GALLERY The holiday show features works by various artists. 3235 Paces Ferry Place. Through Dec. 30. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-261-8273.
LANSDELL GALLERIES In.Volve.Ment, mixed media on wood by Anke. New works by gallery artists. 1482 Mecaslin St. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-876-4466.
THE LOWE GALLERY New paintings, drawings, lithographs, bronze and ceramic sculpture by Alexandra Nechita, a 15-year-old called the “pint-sized Picasso. Tula Art Center, Space A-2, 75 Bennett St. Through Dec. 21. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-352-8114.
MACON & CO. FINE ART The Gallery Collection, a group exhibition featuring paintings, sculpture and art furniture. 1198 Howell Mill Road. Through Feb. 10. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-603-9122.
MARCIA WOOD GALLERY Ex Libris, paintings, artists’ books, treasure boxes and other works by Richard Sudden. 1831B Peachtree Road. Through Jan. 13. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-3930.
MATRE GALLERY Small Wonders, a group exhibition of small works by Susan Grossman, Jimmy Hilburn, Michael Magill, John Marino, Steve Penley, Andy Piedilato, Kate Sanel, Suzy Scarborough, Jeff Scott and Lu Steed. TULA Art Center, 75 Bennett St., Space G2. Through Dec. 31. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-350-8399.
MCELREATH HALL In the Mill’s Shadow, photographs by visually impaired artist Oraien Catledge showing how the lives of Cabbagetown residents changed in the ’80s after the closure of the cotton mill. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. Through Jan. 7. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. $4-$10. 404-814-4000.
MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM From Caligula to Constantine: Tyranny and Transformation in Roman Portraiture, an exhibition of images in stone and bronze emphasizing the importance of portraiture in the ancient world as a form of mass media. Through Jan. 7. Surreal Anatomies: Works on Paper by Hans Bellmer and Dorothea Tanning, an exhibition examining some ways Surrealist artists treated, or mistreated, the human body. Through Jan. 28. Emory University, 571 Kilgo St. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. 404-727-4282.
THE MODERN PRIMITIVE GALLERY A group show featuring works by Anne Grgich and Terry Turrell. 1393 N. Highland Ave. Through Dec. 31. Tues.-Wed. and Sun. noon-6 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. noon-9 p.m. 404-892-0556.
MUMBO JUMBO In the House, William Woolfolk’s works inspired by Zen. 89 Park Place. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5:30-10:30 p.m., Sun. 5:30-10:30 p.m. 404-523-0330.
ONE BUCKHEAD PLAZA Signs and Symbols, Richard Sudden’s new works obsessed with symbols. Upper Lobby, 3060 Peachtree Road. Through Feb. 7. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.
RAYMOND LAWRENCE GALLERY I Remember Prudenia, dot and particle paintings by Andy Blanchard. Orchestrated Passages, lyrical paintings by Patrick McCay. Tula Arts Center, 75 Bennett St., Suite M-1. Through Jan. 6. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-352-5058.
RICHARD GASKINS PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY Unconscious Awareness, a mixed-media installation by Melina Talbott featuring photography, acrylic and paint amplified with sound and video to further the experiences of fear in dream imagery. 1185 Virginia Ave. Through Jan 20. Wed.- Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 404-892-7966.
RIGHT BRAIN GALLERY New paintings by Georgia Nagle exploring the effects of light on objects. Mixed-media paintings on wood by Laura Fons. 664 N. Highland Ave. Through Jan. 6. Tues.-Fri. noon-6 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-872-2696.
SANDLER HUDSON GALLERY A one-man exhibition featuring works by painter/filmmaker James Herbert. 1831-A Peachtree Road. Through Jan. 13. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-350-8480.
SHAWN VINSON GALLERY The second annual holiday art show features paintings, drawings, prints and photography by Lynne Burgess, Sergey Cherepakhin, Ruth Franklin, Chris Pig and other gallery artists. 119 E. Court Square, Decatur. Through Dec. 30. Tues.-Wed. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 404-370-1720.
SOLOMON PROJECTS Objects that Flicker, artists’ videos for the home by Janet Biggs, Michael Dines, David Humphrey, Matthew McCaslin and John Daniel Walsh. 1037 Monroe Drive. Through Jan. 13. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-875-7100.
SPRUILL GALLERY The Annual Holiday Artist Market features art, folk art, ornaments and fine crafts by more than 200 artists. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody. Through Dec. 23. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-394-4019.
STUDIO BIBA The Lovely Locks Show, works by Lisa Shinault. Through Jan. 16. Medicine Objects, new soul works by Edie Morton and Von Nell. Through Jan. 2. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-659-2440.
SUNTRUST PLAZA Viewpoints, photography by seven local artists, including Jenny Clifton, Ann Johnson, Suzanne Lee and others. Through Jan. 15. Sculpture by University of Georgia faculty and staff. Through March 8. 303 Peachtree St. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 404-816-9777.
SWAN COACH HOUSE GALLERY Small Sketches: A Holiday Show, a group exhibition curated by Marianne B. Lambert and featuring works by Karen Beall, Carolyn Carr, Glenn Eden, James Herbert, Scott Ingram and others. 3130 Slaton Drive. Through Jan. 13. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 404-266-2636.
TRINITY GALLERY The Contemporary Southwest, a group exhibition featuring works by Pascal, Randall LaGro, Gretchen Wachs, Alexandra Eldridge, Richard Shrewsbury and Agnese Udinotti. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through Dec. 31. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-237-0370.
TWINHOUSE GALLERY Works by Suzy Schultz, Elizabeth Stockton and other gallery artists. 2833 Peachtree Road. Through Jan. 2. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3433.
VAKNIN SCHWARTZ The Caversham Prints and Tubman Drawings, prints and drawings by Kojo Griffin. 1831 Peachtree Road. Through Jan. 13. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-0035.
VESPERMANN GLASS GALLERY A Dazzling Christmas, sculpture, ornaments and other works capturing the holiday spirit. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-266-0102.
WILLIAM BREMAN JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM Hello Ema, Hello Abba: Celebrating Southern Jewish Camping Experiences, an exhibition of photographs highlighting the social history of the summer camp experience in the Atlanta Jewish community. 1440 Spring St. Through Jan. 28. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. $3-$5. 404-873-1661.
YOUNG BLOOD GALLERY Glass Works II, works by David Oliver, Michael Mariolis, Katy Malone and Amanda Bodie. 629 Glenwood Ave. Through Dec. 30. Sat.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. 404-627-0393.