Arts Agenda January 30 2002

Classical Music
Ahn Trio * Three Korean sisters perform on piano, violin, and cello. Fri., Feb. 1, 8 p.m. $27. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St., Georgia Tech. 404-894-9600.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Zdenek Macal conducts works by Beethoven and three tone poems by Smetana with guest pianist Jon Kimura Parker. Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 8 p.m. $19-$52. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Frank Huang * joins Orchestra Atlanta featuring works by Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Saint-Saens and Rossini. Sat., Feb. 2, 8 p.m. $20-$30. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell. 770-641-1260.

Comedy
Dad’s Garage Theater * Scandal. Popular improv soap opera is now Western-themed and set in 1848. Fridays, 10:30 p.m. $10. TheatreSports. Atlanta’s popular improv comedy show. Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. $10. Comedy improv. Thursdays, 10:30 p.m. $5-$10. 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

Red Chair Theater The Harold. Atlanta’s only longform comedy improv troupe takes on the classic style of the Harold. Fri., Sat., 10:30 p.m. $5-$10. 662 11th St. 404-872-4242.

The Punchline * Wendy Liebman. American Comedy Awards “Best Female Stand-Up Comic,” Liebman’s trademark is her delayed punch line. Feb. 1, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Feb. 2, 7 p.m.,9 p.m. & 11 p.m. $16.50. 290 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Internationally acclaimed group is led by artistic director Judith Jamison. Thur., Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. $20-$40. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

Compania Espanola de Antonio Marquez Rialto Center Signature Series presents this flamenco dance company from Spain. Feb. 1-2, 7:30 p.m. $25-$45. Georgia State University, University Plaza. 404-651-2560.

Museums
Atlanta History Museum Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000. Permanent exhibit. Devoted to urban and suburban history, features 118-seat theater, discovery areas, special events facilities and cafe. Mon.-Sun. $10 for adults. 130 West Paces Ferry Road. 404-814-4000.

Center for Puppetry Arts Winner’s Circle. Exhibit of the best in North American puppetry: puppets, video clips, props and more. Tue.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5. $5-$10. 1404 Spring Street. 404-873-3391.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Permanent exhibit. The museum is home to a world of dinosaurs, artifacts, interactive science displays, wildlife, IMAX films and more. View a number of permanent and special exhibitions that teach about earth’s history, the environment and human culture. Mon.-Sun. 767 Clifton Road. 404-929-6300.

High Museum of Art A Passion for Renoir: Five Great Paintings from the Clark Art Institute. Five rarely loaned masterpieces by Renoir on loan including a self-portrait and four paintings of women. Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 24. $4-$8. 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4444.

High Museum of Art Folk Art & Photography Gallery New Treasures, Old Favorites: American Self-Taught Art from the High. Presentation of 35 works from recent acquisitions along with popular favorites from the folk art collection. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 13. Free. 30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. 404-577-6940.

Michael C. Carlos Museum Afghanistan Lecture. Explore the rich cultural past of this region with Dr. Zarra Faridany-Akhavan. Thu., Jan. 31, 7 p.m. Free. Arts of India and the Himalayas: Recent Acquisitions. New permanent collection dedicated to Asian art with rotating exhibits focusing on Asia’s vast geography. Permanent collection includes the largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast with objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East and the ancient Americas. Collections of 19th and 20th-century sub-Saharan African art and European and American works on paper from the Renaissance to the present. Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. $5 donation. 571 S. Kilgo St. 404-727-4282.

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia Sculpture. Exhibit of Martin Emmanuel’s sculpture, inaugural exhibit at the museum. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 12-5 p.m. Continues through March 31. Free. 1447 Peachtree St. 404-881-1109.

Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking Speaking Volumes: The Southeastern University Educators Book Arts Invitational. Selection of handmade books and book designs created by 15 teaching artists throughout the Southeast. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 22. 500 Tenth St. 404-894-6663.

Spelman College Museum Of Fine Art Through These Eyes: the Photographs of P.H. Polk. Photographs from the Paul R. Jones collection. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through April 13. 350 Spelman Lane. 404-215-2583.

William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum The Artist Who Inspired the Children’s Drawings of Terezin. North American premiere of works by Friedl Dicker-Brandeis. Tue.-Sat. Continues through March 10. Selig Center, 1440 Spring St. 404-870-7684.

Spoken Word
Apache Cafe Free Forum Exchange. Spoken-word, poetry, performance art and jazz performances by Black Rice. Hosted by Son-Christopher. Sundays, 9 p.m. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Fihankra Cultural Center Experimental Spoken Word Performance, E.S.P. Hosted by Eclipse, providing an exploratory space for the local spoken-word movement. Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. 840 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. 404-753-2500.

Java Monkey Open-mic. Sundays, 8:30 p.m. 205 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-378-5002.

Kaya Wind Down Wednesday: live jazz, spoken word, poetry. Wednesdays. 1068 Peachtree St. 404-874-4460.

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta * Stories and Songs of the African people. Shanta uses African musical instruments to color her stories of peace, love and empowerment. Feb. 3, 10 a.m.; Feb. 4, 10 a.m.,11:30 a.m. & 8 p.m. $5-$12. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 770-395-2654.

Mr. Delicious Eboni Productions. Inspirational open-mic spoken word and poetry hosted by Ntellect. Thursdays, 8-10 p.m. $1.50 for bottled beer, $2.50 glass of wine. 1524 Church St., Decatur. 770-981-6542.

N’jia Word of Mouth. Spoken word and poetry. Contact Semba. poetpeace@hotmail.com. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 753 Edgewood Ave. 404-874-7707.

Park Avenue South Soul Purpose. Deep soul, acid jazz, and spoken word presented by Power Move Partners and Hosted by Dr. Tiy-e Muhammed. Fridays, 5-10 p.m. Continues through July 2. $5. 770-621-5724.

The Poetry Planet Thursday Night Vibe Sessions. Thursdays. 404-221-0036.

Royal Peacock Infinite Possibilities. Live band and dj open-mic with spoken word, hip-hop, soul and reggae. Wednesdays, 9 p.m. 186 Auburn Ave. 404-668-5444.

Shark Bar Urban Spotlight. Spoken word artists accompanied by live musicians. Open Mic. Beginning Feb. 12. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. $5. 571 Peachtree St. NE. 404-815-8333.

Theater: Openings
The Comedy of Errors Theatre Arts Guild at Georgia Perimeter College presents Shakespeare’s comedy. Feb. 1, 8 p.m.; Feb. 2, 8 p.m.; Feb. 8, 8 p.m.; Feb. 9, 8 p.m.; Feb. 10, 3 p.m. $10. Marvin Cole Auditorium, Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive. 404-299-4270.

Eleemosynary Drama about three generations of women and how they deal with their parents’ expectations. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 9. $4-$8. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St., Georgia Tech. 404-894-2745.

Just-So Stories Production based upon animal fables of Rudyard Kipling. Thur., Fri., 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. & 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 2. $4. Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur. 404-471-6248.

Uncle Grampa’s Hoo-Dilly Stew For children of all ages. Saturdays, 12 p.m. Continues through May 25. $3-$5. Dad’s Garage Theater, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

Theater: Ongoing
Beached Wails Local playwright Topher Payne’s play about four Southern sisters and their reunion with a hurricane and other unexpected guests. Mon.-Wed., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 14. $5-$10. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

Bee-Luther-Hatchee * Presented by Actor’s Express, Shelita Burns is an African-American book editor who receives a mysterious manuscript which receives awards upon being published. Shelita is on a quest to meet the elusive author. Preview performance Jan. 10, $10. Call for exact times. $20-$25. King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

Betty’s Summer Vacation * Part of Essential Theatre’s 2002 Festival of New American Theatre, Christopher Durang’s comedy and winner of the Obie Award for Best Play. In repertory through Feb. 1. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 and 7 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Book of Days * Part of Essential Theatre’s 2002 Festival of New American Theatre and winner of the Best Play Award from the American Theater Critics Assoc., Lanford Wilson’s drama about social, religious and personal conflicts in small town America. Performing in repertory, Jan. 9-Feb. 3. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 and 7 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

the doll plays Inspired by a true story, the play weaves puppetry and live actors into a vivid reflection on the (after)life of Lenon Holder Hoyte, an avid collector of dolls. In repertory with Bee-Luther-Hatchee. Call for exact times. $20-$25. King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-885-9933.

8 1/2 X 11 * Eight-and-a-half directors take on a play apiece, each in 11 minutes or less. Directors include Tom Key (Theatrical Outfit), Tim Habager (Push Push), Damon Boggess (Dad’s Garage). Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 16. $12-$15. Dad’s Garage Theater, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

Faith Healer Theatre Gael presents Brian Friel’s play about three characters wanderings through Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 10. $15-$20. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-876-9762.

Far East * Theatre in the Square presents A.R. Gurney’s drama about a young naval officer caught in a love triangle in 1950’s Japan. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Feb. 20, 2:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 24. $17-$27. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

Hamlet Shakespeare’s tale of something rotten in the state of Denmark. Jan. 3-4 preview ($12). Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. $10-$26.50. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

Jar the Floor Comedy about four generations of stubborn, strong, loving, blaming, laughing African-American women. Hertz Stage. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Continues through March 3. $24-$30. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

The Left Hand Singing Jewish Theatre of the South presents a play set in 1964 that focuses on the disappearance of three college students and their families’ struggle to find them. Thur., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Feb. 17. $20-$24. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 770-395-2654.

Madame Melville Southeastern premiere of a drama about a young man’s coming of age in 1960s Paris as guided by his teacher. Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through March 10. $16-$25. Horizon Theatre, Euclid Ave. 770-427-8206.

mylady|malady Jack in the Black Box presents the “Outside the Box” series, a cabaret style show with a play by Tennessee Williams, commentaries from David Ives and Jean-Claude van Itallie, plus new works. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 9. $10-$12. Art Farm, 835 Wylie St. 404-688-5787.

Peachtree Battle * World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through Feb. 24. $20. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

Pinocchio 3.5 High-tech version of the family favorite in Eric Coble’s fantasy styled account of the Pinocchio story including a giant computer screen set and Japanese animation costumes. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. $12.50-$15. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Rainforest Adventures Jon Ludwig’s educational look at the earth’s oldest living ecosystem. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.,12 p.m. & 2 p.m.; Sundays, 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Continues through March 17. $10. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street. 404-873-3391.

Scene: Curtain Young actors perform this play about 6 kids and the biggest choices of their lives. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. $10-$12. Company Acting Studio, 1655 Peachtree St. 404-607-1626.

Wait Until Dark Frederick Knott’s suspenseful thriller about a blind woman and a merciless killer. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. $12-$18. Neighborhood Playhouse, 430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur. 404-373-5311.

Warts Part of Essential Theatre’s 2002 Festival of New American Theatre, world premiere of Bill Gibson’s (Alpharetta resident) drama about growing up in 1950s Philadelphia. Playing in repertory Jan. 16-Feb. 3. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 and 7 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Visual Arts: Openings
Apache Cafe Sara Afiley. Paintings. Feb. 3-10. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

ART Station Art Station Galleries. “Living Spaces” by Helen DeRamus, “Member Juried Exhibition & Competition,” and black and white photography by Mark Woolfe. Ongoing. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

ARTSCooL Gallery Space Art Auction. Art Papers magazine sponsors a silent auction featuring prominent contemporary artists. Sat., Feb. 2, 7-10 p.m. $10. City Hall East, 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue. 404-588-1837 ext. 24.

Ayutthaya Gallery Contemporary Thai artists. First exhibition of the newly opened gallery featuring works by Chalit Nakpawan, Thaiwigit Puangkasemsomboon, Somyot Hananuntasuk. Opening reception Feb. 1, 6-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Continues through March 1. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. 404-888-6682.

Ballroom Studios Wanderlust. Mixed media paintings, sculpture, and installations by James Gregory Pond, Terry Glispin, and Jack Ryan. Opening reception Feb. 2, 7-11 p.m. Sat., Sun., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. 107 Luckie St., 2nd floor. 404-522-2709.

Bank of America Plaza Abstract Paintings by Woody Cornwell. Exhibit of the painter’s works. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Continues through May 3. Free. 600 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Eyedrum Breadth. An all-sculpture show featuring over 30 local and regional sculptors. Opening reception, with iron pour by Inferno Art Foundry, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m.-midnight. Mon.-Sat. Continues through March 2. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

The Forum at Piazza at Paces Spotlight on Southern Artists. Artists Market featuring more than 5,000 pieces of wood, glass, metal, jewelry, art, sculpture, home furniture and ceramics. Portion of proceeds to benefit Capital Area Mosiac. Feb. 5; Feb. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Feb. 7, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.; Feb. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 3290 Northside Parkway. 404-817-7551.

Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus Brian Taylor, Tom Ferguson. Exhibit of Taylor’s paintings in the Fine Arts Gallery. Ferguson’s political cartoons on the fourth floor in the JCLRC. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 28. Free. 555 North Indian Creek Drive. 404-299-4136.

Georgia State University Site of the Spirit...Land of My Father. GSU Graduate Student, Tony Bingham, explores things “hidden in plain view” and African culture in his artwork. Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.; Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Continues through Feb. 14. University Plaza. 404-651-0930.

Guillotine Post Elements. Exhibit of mixed-media paintings by Jennifer J.L. Jones. Featuring the music of Mosey Walker at opening reception Feb. 2, 7-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 28. 587 Virginia Ave. Suite 1. 404-222-0522.

Momus Gallery Greg Gorman. Exhibit of the artist’s photography of the male figure. Tue.-Sat. Continues through March 1. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Visual Arts: Ongoing
Abstein Gallery Season of Color. More than 300 new pieces in various media created by 40 Southern artists. Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 558 14th St. 404-772-8020.

Ann Jackson Gallery Rocky Schenck & Jack Spencer. Prints by both artists on display. Jan. 25-March 9. 932 Canton St., Roswell. 770-993-4783.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays. Evening of Art, experimental jazz and exhibited artist’s commentary. Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Continues through March 31. Heidi Geidhauser. Paintings. Jan. 28-Feb. 24. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Art Institute of Atlanta Art Directors club 80th annual Awards Exhibition. Work of gold and silver medallists of this internationally awards competition open to the public. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 8. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. 404-266-2662.

ART Station Mark Wolfe, Living Spaces. Anthology of black and white photography by Wolfe. Exhibit of recent oil paintings by Helen DeRamus. Through April 5. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

Artists’ Atelier Of Atlanta Winterfest. Exhibit features abstract creations by Pame Sawyer and gouache by Melinda Wagnon. Through March 8. 800 Miami Circle, Suite 200. 404-231-5999.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery Winners Circle 2002: A Celebration of Excellence. Third annual exhibition of works by award winners of the Atlanta Artists Center 2001 juried shows featuring new works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, photography and sculpture. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through Feb. 8. 2979 Grandview Ave. 770-951-9287.

Atlanta College of Art Gallery Masters Series: Shigeo Fukuda. Retrospective survey organized by Museum of the School of Visual Arts in New York honors the lifetime achievement of Shigeo Fukuda, featuring 75 works. Thur., Fri., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Tue., Wed., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through March 10. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5052.

Atlanta Photography Group Gallery Southern Exposure 2001. Showcasing original prints by Kerry Stuart Coppin, Gerard Lange, Michael Marshall, Terri Mimms, Laura Noel, Judith Pishnery, Ron Rubino, Steve Thackston. Wed.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Feb. 1. 660 9th St. 404-877-1144.

Bennett Street Gallery Yasharel Manzy. Exhibit of the artist’s paintings. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 1. 22 Bennett St. 404-352-8775.

Center Street Arts Gallery Alan Casey. Celebrating the South, exhibit of landscape and nature photographer’s work. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Continues through March 1. 910 Center St, Conyers. 770-922-3143.

City Gallery East Curves, Swerves and Repetitions. Art by Herbert Creecy. Opening reception Jan. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Artists Talk 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5 p.m.; Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 23. City Hall East, First Floor, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-817-6983.

Clark Atlanta University Galleries A Congo Chronicle: Patrice Lumumba in Urban Art. Exhibit of 70 examples of popular paintings that portray the life and death of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Congo. Through March 15. 223 James P. Brawley Drive, Clark Atlanta University. 404-880-8095.

Dalton Gallery Japanese wood block prints. from the collection of Margaret Law, including Ukiyo-e, Shinhanga and Sosaku Hanga. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 12-4 p.m. Continues through March 10. Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur. 404-471-5361.

Eclectic Electric Gallery Art of Kristopher Lamey. Exhibit of new sculpture, lighting and photography from the artist of Ugoki designs. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 1. 1393 N. Highland Ave. 404-875-2840.

Fay Gold Gallery Jerry N. Uelsmann, Tom Seghi. Exhibit of 30 photographs by Uelsmann and paintings by Seghi. Through Feb. 5. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

Galerie Timothy Tew Gregory Decker, Anthony Ardavin. Exhibit of new paintings by the artists. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 16. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-869-0511.

Gallery SKLO LIFE Evolved. Exhibition of new works by Michael Schoffield. Previewing the new paper pieces of Bo Zang. Mon.-Sat. Continues through March 1. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-9763.

Genema Gallery Southern Landscapes. Exhibit of colored pencil drawings by William Evans. Sundays, 12-1 p.m. Continues through March 3. Christ Church Presbyterian, 81 Peachtree Park Drive. 404-687-0488.

Georgia State School of Art & Design Flavio Garciandia. Exhibit of paintings by the contemporary, Cuban-born artist. Through Feb. 15. 44 Courtland St. 404-651-0489.

Georgia State University Art Gallery Slough. Native Atlantan, Lisa Alembik’s meditation on the power of rubbish. Gourd-like forms crafted with hair, wax, rubber, etc. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Jan. 26, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. Free. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. 404-651-2257.

Jackson Fine Art Rocky Schenck, Jack Spencer. Exhibit of recent works of photography by Schenck and Spencer. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 9. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave. 404-233-3739.

Lowe Gallery Dale Chihuly. Exhibit of the world’s most celebrated glass artist in his largest commerical gallery show ever. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 23. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-8114.

Marcia Wood Gallery Eric Blum, Frances Barth. Two solo exhibits, encaustic paintings by Blum and paintings by Barth. Through Feb. 23. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-351-3930.

Matre Gallery Tom Key. Never Seen Again: Photography from Another Place, exhibit of the artist’s photography of Peru as well as Hawaii, Boston, London and the Caribbean. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 4. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-8399.

Momus Gallery * Submerged. Exhibit of Lisa Jordan’s photography exploring humor and scientific photography. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 1. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse Stripes. Exhibit of works by Atlanta artist Richard Melvin. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 31. 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082.

The Radial Cafe Malta: the Island of the Calypso. Exhibit of photographs by Fiona Buttigieg. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 31. 1530 DeKalb Ave. 404-523-1647.

Saltworks Gallery Scott Ingram, Jim Waters and Danielle Roney. Exhibit includes works by these three artists, among others for the grand opening of the Saltworks Gallery. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. Continues through July 26. 635 Angier Ave. NE.

Sandler Hudson Gallery Fountain of Age. Exhibit of Carmon Coangelo’s multi-layered prints, drawings and mixed-media works. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 2. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

Solomon Projects Treat. Paintings by Sharon Shapiro. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. 1037 Monroe Drive. 404-875-7100.

Spruill Gallery Heart Melodies: African American Quilts Made in Georgia. Exhibit of a collection of quilts by Georgia quiltmakers. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 16. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road. 770-394-4019.

Swan Coach House Gallery The Arrangement of Things: New Work by Deanna Sirlin. Exhibit of oil paintings, mixed-media drawings and glass sculptures. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through March 2. 3130 Slaton Drive. 404-266-2636.

Thomas Deans & Co. Art from Three Centuries: the Winter 2002 Exhibition. Paintings, drawings and sculpture by 20th century and contemporary artists as well as watercolors, drawings and oil paintings of the 18th and 19th centuries. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-3778.

Wood Is Wonderful Art Gallery Human Struggle for Form and Balance. Exhibit of Qareeb Irfaan Nashid’s sculpture. Through Jan. 31. 2805-B East Point St, East Point. 404-209-9404.