Arts Agenda February 06 2002

Classical Music
Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Chamber music for strings and piano in memory of the children of Terezin, a Nazi concentration camp. Sun., Feb. 10, 3 p.m. $3-$10. William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, Selig Center, 1440 Spring St. 404-870-7684.

Master Class Sat., Feb. 9, 10 a.m. $15-$20. Chapel Hill High School Auditorium, 4899 Chapel Hill Rd., Douglasville. 770-949-2466.

Michael O’Neal Chamber Singers Timeless. Feb. 12, 8 p.m.; Feb. 17, 3 p.m. $12-$15. Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 770-594-7974.

Organist Hector Olivera Olivera performs pieces from Bach to Rock with selections featuring the Chapel Hill High School Chorus. Sat., Feb. 9, 8 p.m. $13-$23. Chapel Hill High School Auditorium, 4899 Chapel Hill Rd., Douglasville. 770-949-2466.

Comedy
Dad’s Garage Theater Comedy improv. Thursdays, 10:30 p.m. $5-$10. 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. 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

Eddie’s Attic Brian Bannon, Marshal Chiles, David Cummings, Alice Jankowski, Dan Magee, Collen O’Hare. Tue., Feb. 12. Comedy Night. Tue., Feb. 12. 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976.

Manuel’s Tavern Laughing Matters. Improv comedy. Sat., Feb. 9, 8 p.m. $10. 602 N. Highland Ave. 404-874-4050.

The Punchline Pablo Francisco. One of the most popular young comedians headlines. Feb. 7, 8:30 p.m.; Feb. 8, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Feb. 9, 7 p.m.,9 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Feb. 10, 8 p.m. $17.50. 290 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs. 404-252-5233.

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.

Whole World Theatre Whole World Theatre. One of the oldest improv company’s in town. Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. $10-$19.50. 1214 Spring St. 404-817-0880.

Dance
Blast! This celebration of movement and music includes brass, percussion, and visual performing sections. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 17. $22.50-$45.00. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

Museums
Apex Museum African-American panoramic experience. Exhibit features American-African history beginning with the arrival of the first enslaved Africans and other exhibits. Ongoing. $2-$3. 135 Auburn Ave. 404-523-2739.

Atlanta International Museum At Home with Our Neighbors to the North: Furniture Sculpture from Canada. Exhibition of two Canadian artists, Danielle Carignan and Andre St-Cyr. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 23. $3. Magic and Mastery: Contemporary Japanese Textiles From NUNO. Exhibit highlights a selection of 22 textile works. Opening reception Feb. 7, 5-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 12. Treasures from the Smithsonian: A First Look. Terra cotta sculptures by Tamil Nadu artists from southern India. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 23. $3. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower. 404-688-2467.

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 Jim Pearce. Fri., Feb. 8. 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 After the Scream. Exhibit of the late paintings of Edvard Munch. Continues through May 5. The Color Yellow. 30 paintings by Beauford Delaney exploring the symbolism of the color yellow. Continues through May 5. 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.

Margaret Mitchell House & Museum Permanent exhibit and tours. Exclusive photographs and archival exhibits that begin to tell the story of Margaret Mitchell beyond Gone With The Wind. Memorabilia from the Herb Bridges collection and the doorway of Tara from the movie set. Mon.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $9-$12. 990 Peachtree St. 404-249-7015.

Michael C. Carlos Museum Arts of India and the Himalayas: Recent Acquisitions. New permanent collection dedicated to Asian art with rotating exhibits focusing on Asia’s vast geography. Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Egypt Lecture. Dr. Gay Robins, Art History professor, will give lecture titled “Eternal Bodies: Statues in Ancient Egypt” and sign her new book, Egyptian Statuary . Thu., Feb. 7, 7 p.m. Permanent collection. 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.

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Permanent Collection. Reflecting the diverse and international exhibits of past years including etchings by Camille Corot and August Rodin, photographs of Georgia O’Keefe by Todd Webb, paintings by Richard Maury and Francisco Roa, and a 14th century Buddha. Tue.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. Continues through March 15. 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-364-8555.

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 In Grampa’s Darkroom. Granddaughters of photographer P.H. Polk present images, spoken word and memoirs in conjunction with Polk’s photography. Sun., Feb. 10, 2-4 p.m. Through These Eyes: The Photographs of P.H. Polk. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through April 13. 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 Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. Chamber music for strings and piano in memory of the children of Terezin, a Nazi concentration camp. Sun., Feb. 10, 3 p.m. $3-$10. 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.

Malcolm X Center Evolution into Revolution. Phillipe-the Philosopher, the Prophet and the Poet-performs his one-man spoken word show. Sat., Feb. 9, 7 p.m. $7. 2790 Wesley Chapell Rd. 404-978-1264.

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
Billy Goats Gruff and Other Stuff Comedic takes of old fairy tales as well as original stories by David Stephens. Tue.-Fri., 10:30 a.m. & 12 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.,12 p.m. & 2 p.m.; Sundays, 12 p.m. & 2 p.m.; Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.; Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.,12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Continues through April 7. $10. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street. 404-873-3391.

Death of a Salesman Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble presents this Arthur Miller classic about a failed salesman. Feb. 7-10, 15, 16, 22, 24, March 2, 7, 9, 15 at 8 p.m. March 10, 2 p.m. $16-$18. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-523-7647.

Hush World premiere of Atlanta playwright Robert Earl Price’s story about “Bind Tom” Wiggins, the former slave from Columbus, Georgia. Wed., Thur., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through March 3. $15-$20. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-523-7647.

Joe Louis Blues New Jomandi Productions presents Oliver Mayer’s play set in a 1940’s Harlem nightclub where a boxer and a singer struggle for racial freedom. Musical score by Sidney Bechet. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 3 p.m. Continues through March 3. $18-$25. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-870-0629.

Lazer Vaudeville Traditional vaudeville meets high-tech special effects. Fri., Feb. 8, 8 p.m. $15. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St., Georgia Tech. 404-894-9600.

Moon Over Buffalo Southside Theatre Guild presents this backstage farce about an acting couple on tour with a troop of “B” level actors. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. $10-$12. Southside Theatre, Fairburn. 770-969-0956.

Romeo and Juliet The Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents this long cherished story of star-crossed lovers. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through March 3. $10-$26.50. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

Summer & Smoke Offoff Peachtree Theatre presents Tennessee Williams’ tragic romance between a puritanical Southern girl and a dangerous neighbor. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through March 3. Dorsey Studios & Theatre for the Performing Arts, 3593 Clairmont Rd. 404-633-3256.

A Tribute to a Pioneer: A Salute to Madame C.J. Walker A one-woman show performed by Joanna Maddox to highlight the life of Madame C.J. Walker. Tue., Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. Free. Georgia State University, University Plaza. 404-463-9720.

The Yellow Boat Oglethorpe University presents David Saar’s story about his son’s childhood struggle with AIDS. Feb. 8, 7 p.m.; Feb. 9, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $3. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-504-1074.

Theater: Ongoing
Beached Wails Atlanta Classic Theatre presents 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.

Blithe Spirit Aurora Theatre presents a farce by Noel Coward in which a couple unwittingly unleashes the spirit of a mischievous first wife. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 24. Call for price. Aurora Theatre, 3087-B Main St, Duluth. 770-476-7926.

Cat on a Hot Tin Streetcar Remounting of one of Agatha’s original shows parodying Tennessee Williams’ plays in a dinner theater format. Tue.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through April 17. $42.50-$50. Agatha’s-A Taste of Mystery, 693 Peachtree St. 404-875-4321.

Coast of Illyria A dark comedy by Dorothy Parker and Ross Evans about literary eccentrics in early 19th C London. Sat., Sun., 3 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 17. $10-$15. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 April 28. $20. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

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.

TheatreSports Atlanta’s popular improv comedy show. Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. $10. Dad’s Garage Theater, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

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.

Visual Arts: Openings
Abernathy Arts Center Gallery Anticipation of Spring. Watercolors that describe the change of seasons. Feb. 6-27. Free. 254 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs. 404-303-6172.

Apache Cafe Robert Hill. Photography. Feb. 11-24. Ingrid Sibley. Paintings. Feb. 11-17. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery 30th Annual Traveling Show. Works of art in various mediums by local artists, judged by Jerry Cullum of Art Papers magazine. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through April 14. 2979 Grandview Ave. 770-951-9287.

Atlanta International Museum Magic and Mastery: Contemporary Japanese Textiles From NUNO. Exhibit highlights a selection of 22 textile works. Opening reception Feb. 7, 5-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 12. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower. 404-688-2467.

Fay Gold Gallery Yosemite. Exhibit by Bob Kolbrener in celebration of Ansel Adams 100th birthday. As Advertised. Mixed medium exhibit by Cedric Smith. Opening reception Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8-March 5. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

Shrine of the Black Madonna Black Holocaust Exhibit. Exhibit of original documents detailing the horrors of slavery. Ongoing. 960 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. 404-752-5490.

3Ten Haustudio * Thinly Veiled Misogyny. Mixed media exhibit by Diane Hause about the oppression of women under Taliban rule. Opening reception Feb. 8, 8-10 p.m. with singer Michelle Malone. Feb. 8-March 31. 310 Peachtree St. 404-524-6541.

Twinhouse Gallery Wide Open Quiet. 40 oil paintings by Atlanta artists, Elizabeth Stockton and James Way. Opening reception Feb. 7, 6-9:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. 2833 Peachtree Road. 404-233-3433.

Visual Arts: Ongoing
Ann Jackson Gallery Rocky Schenck & Jack Spencer. Prints by both artists on display. Jan. 31-March 9. 932 Canton St., Roswell. 770-993-4783.

Apache Cafe Sara Afiley. Paintings. Feb. 3-10. Heidi Geidhauser. Paintings. Jan. 31-Feb. 24. Art Mondays. Evening of Art, experimental jazz and exhibited artist’s commentary. Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Continues through March 31. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Art Institute of Atlanta Art Directors club 80th annual Awards Exhibition. Work of gold and silver medalists of this internationaly 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 Art Station Galleries. “Living Spaces” by Helen DeRamus, “Member Juried Exhibition & Competition,” and black and white photography by Mark Woolfe. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through July 30. 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.

Artrages Artrages. Exhibit of kaleidoscope artist’s jewelry. Feb. 1-March 15. 2850 Paces Ferry Road. 770-432-4888.

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. Tue., Wed., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through March 10. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5052.

Atlanta Financial Center Searching for Light: Collages by Ben Rea. Exhibit of Atlanta artist’s landscapes and portraits. South Tower Lobby. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through March 16. 3333 Peachtree Road. 404-816-9777.

Atlanta International Museum At Home with Our Neighbors to the North: Furniture Sculpture from Canada. Exhibition of two Canadian artists, Danielle Carignan and Andre St-Cyr. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 23. $3. Treasures from the Smithsonian: A First Look. Terra cotta sculptures by Tamil Nadu artists from southern India. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 23. $3. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower. 404-688-2467.

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

B. Dalton Bookseller 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. Lenox Square Mall, 3393 Peachtree Rd.

Ballroom Studios Wanderlust. Mixed media paintings, sculpture, and installations by James Gregory Pond, Terry Glispin and Jack Ryan. 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.

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 Chastain Un/Natural Selection. Multimedia exhibit of 10 Georgia artists including Lisa Alembik, Susan Cipcic, Kyle Dillehay, Tim Hunter, Jill Larson, Michael Murrell, Bill Nixon, Julie Stuart, Matthew Sugarman and Angela Willcocks. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Continues through March 7. 135 W. Wieuca Road. 404-257-1804.

City Gallery East Curves, Swerves and Repetitions. Exhibit of works by Herbert Creecy. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-5 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.

The Contemporary Paradise in Search of a Future. Exhibit of photo-based artwork illuminating travel and tourism as cultural practices including work by Walid G. Ra’ad, Peter de Lory, Diane Bertolo, Annette Weintraub, Stephan Marc and others. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 23. 535 Means St. 404-688-1970.

Eyedrum Breadth. An all-sculpture show featuring over 30 local and regional sculptors. 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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

Kennesaw State University Center * Italian Paintings of the XV-XVIII Centuries. Exhibit of paintings from the Bob Jones University Museum including Il Tintoretto, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Guido Reni, Vincenzo Catena, Carlo Dolci and others. Through March 9. Black Artists from Georgia from the Collection of the Tubman African American Museum. Exhibit of works by Amalia Amaki, Benny Andrews, George Andrews, Radcliffe Bailey, Beverly Buchanan, Walter Ellison, Ana Bel Lee and Cedric Smith. Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. Kennesaw. 770-499-3223.

Lenox Square Rolling Stone Press: Lithographs by Georgia Artists. Artwalk exhibit pays tribute to the first and only professional hand lithography workshop in Atlanta including prints by Benny Andrews, Michael Ellison, Stefanie Jackson, Barbara Shreiber and Howard Finster. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m. Continues through March 24.

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.

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.

Roche-Bobois Contemporary Viewpoints by Atlanta Artists. Works by Corinne Adams, Jamie Cook, Robin Davis and Judy Pishnery. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through March 1. 3400 Woodvale Drive. 404-467-1900.

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.

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.

Suntrust Plaza Silk Roads II: Glen Kaufman’s Exploration in Fiber Art. Lower level gallery exhibition of the artist’s work. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through April 11. 303 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

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.

Woodruff Library A Dream Deferred. A reflection of the historic contributions of African Americans to Emory and Oxford colleges. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through May 15. Free. 540 Asbury Circle. 404-727-6887.