Arts Agenda June 05 2002


?Classical Music
The Pearl Fishers George Bizet’s opera set is ancient Ceylon. June 6, 8 p.m.; June 8, 7:30 p.m.; June 9, 3 p.m. $19-$127. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.
?Comedy
Art Farm Culture Barn Show. Original creator and producer of the Lucky Yates Talk Show at Dad’s Garage Theater presents another live talk show format. Every other Saturday, 11 p.m. 835 Wylie St. 404-584-2078.

Aurora Theatre Sunday Funny Sunday. Bric Players present an improv comedy show. Sundays, 8 p.m. Continues through June 16. $8. 3087-B Main St, Duluth. 770-476-7926.

Dad’s Garage Theater Comedy improv. Thursdays, 10:30 p.m. $5-$10. Dr. Bob Frapple’s Improv Psychiatry. Improv comedy that helps, hurts and heals. 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.

Dave & Buster’s, Gwinnett Laughing Matters. Improv comedy. Fri., June 7, 8 p.m. $10. Steve Reynolds Blvd. 404-874-4050.

Funny Farm Comedy Club Scotty K. June 7; June 8. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 404-467-4242.

Kudzu Playhouse 2nd Base Comedy Troupe. Roswell’s resident comedy troupe featuring improv and sketch comedy. Saturdays, 10:30 p.m.-12 a.m. $5. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

N’jea Open-mic. A home for seasoned and up-and-coming comics. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. $3-$5. 753 Edgewood Ave. 404-874-7707.

The Punchline Brian Regan. June 6, 8:30 p.m.; June 7, 8:30 p.m. & 10 p.m.; June 8, 7 p.m.,9 p.m. & 11 p.m.; June 9, 7:30 p.m. $22.50. Rocky LaPorte. June 12, 8:30 p.m.; June 13, 8:30 p.m.; June 14, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; June 15, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; June 16, 8 p.m. $10-$14. 290 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

Red Chair Theater Comedy Response Unit. Atlanta’s only longform improv troupe performs its own brand of improv. Fri., Sat., 10:30 p.m. $5-$10. 662 11th St. 404-872-4242.

Whole World Theatre Award-winning improv comedy theater. Second Troupe on Tues. Main stage on Thurs.-Sat. Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 8 p.m. $10-$19.50. 1214 Spring St. 404-817-0880.
?Museums
Atlanta International Museum African American Gardens and Yards in the Rural South. Exhibit of photographs depicting decorated gardens and yards which are culturally significant. Opening reception June 6, 5-8 p.m. May 31-Aug. 2. 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.

Carter Center Declaration of Independence Road Trip. Multi-media exhibit involving an original, signed copy of the Declaration of Independence. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sundays, 12-4:45 p.m. Continues through July 5. 441 Freedom Parkway. 404-331-0296.

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Going Grey. Exhibit by local senior artists working in watercolor, pastel, pen and ink, and oils. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through July 6. Free. Gwinnett Historical Society Gala. Music by Leon Jacobs and a silent auction featured. Fri., June 7, 6:30 p.m. $75. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-5450.

High Museum of Art Folk Art & Photography Gallery * Art Brut. Exhibit of “Raw art,” self-taught art popularized by French artist Jean Dubuffet from ABCD’s collection. May 31-Aug. 24. Diverse Works: Photographs from the High’s Collection. Exhibit features the work of eight contemporary photographers: Ralph Gibson, James Hinton, Robert Glenn Ketchum, Mark Klett, Nancy Marshall, Todd Walker, Alex Webb and Angela West. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. Free. 30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. 404-577-6940.

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art A Brush With History. Exhibit showcasing the shift from Paris as art center of the world to New York City. Members preview reception, June 8. June 11-Sept 7. Open Juried Portrait Exhibition. The Portrait Society of Atlanta presents this exhibit of portraits judged by Arthur Egeli. May 31-17. 30 Atlanta St., Marietta. 770-528-1444.

Michael C. Carlos Museum Andor Weininger: Beyond the Bauhaus. Exhibit of 15 of the artist’s watercolors and drawings ranging from 1928-1981. 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. $5 donation. 571 S. Kilgo St. 404-727-4282.

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia * Artists of the Heath Gallery, 1965 to 1998. Exhibit documenting over 32 years of the Heath Gallery’s contributions to Atlanta. May 31-June 30. Free. 1447 Peachtree St. 404-881-1109.

Spelman College Museum Of Fine Art The Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art. Exhibit of more than 80 works by artists Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Aaron Douglas, Archibald Motley Jr., Henry Ossawa Tanner and others. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Sept 14. 350 Spelman Lane. 404-215-2583.
?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.

Barnes & Noble Town Center Open-mic. Signup at 7:45 p.m. First Friday of every month, 8 p.m. Continues through July 15. 50 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway, Suite 1100, Kennesaw. 404-261-7747.

Barnes & Noble Buckhead Open-mic. Sign up at 7:45 p.m. First and Third Friday of each month at 8 p.m. Open Mic Night. Fri., June 7, 8 p.m. 2900 Peachtree Road. 404-261-7747.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center * Poetry Night. Evening of poetry. Second Wednesday of every month, 8:15 p.m. $2-$3. 980 Briarcliff Road. 404-872-5338.

Caribou Coffee Emory Village Open-mic. Hosted by Clint Sabom. Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. 1593 N. Decatur Road. 404-378-4917.

Caribou Coffee Norcross Open-mic. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 3384 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross. 770-797-3918.

Celebrity Rock Cafe Poetic Justice. Open mic night for all spoken word poetry. Wednesdays. Continues through Nov. 28. 56 E. Andrews Drive. 404-262-7625.

Cool Beans Coffee Roasters * Spoken word open-mic. Event features poetry, short stories and inspirtational insights. Third Wednesday of every month, 8 p.m.; First Wednesday of every month, 8 p.m. Free. 31 Mill St., Marietta. 770-422-9866.

Family Barber Shop Barber Shop Talk. Spoken word. Second Sunday of every month. Continues through Oct. 20. Free. 4880 Lawrenceville Hwy., Tucker. 678-643-5398.

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

Hillary’s Coffee Cafe Poetry in Motion. Open-mic poetry and spoken word, featuring a new poet weekly. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Free. Candler Road. 404-377-2694.

Java DeLight Coffee House Open-mic poetry. Sundays. $3. 4919 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur. 770-808-3390.

Java Jazz A Cup of Words. Spoken word and open mic event hosted by Spinxx. Fridays, 9 p.m. $7. 259 Peters St. 404-521-2551.

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

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’jea Soul Inspirations. Featured musical, poetic and soulful artistry. Fridays, 8 p.m. Continues through June 30. $5. 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.

Shark Bar UrbanSpotlight. Open-mic and spoken word artists accompanied by live band. Every other Tuesday, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. $5. 571 Peachtree St. NE. 404-815-8333.

Sports Galore Poetic Perfection. Open-mic hosted by Phillipe the Philosopher, the Prophet and Poet. First Friday of every month, 10 p.m. 6015 Mableton Pkwy., Mableton. 770-427-8196.
?Theater: Openings
An Evening of Spontaneous Theater JaCKPie presents a night of minute-by-minute theater with special guests, The Position and Jammin’ on the One, introducing Zero Suppression. Sat., June 8, 8 p.m. $10. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-509-2700.

Squabbles Neighborhood Playhouse stages the popular comedy. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through June 30. $12-$18. Neighborhood Playhouse, 430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur. 404-373-5311.

The Wild Goose Chase Staged reading of Shakespeare contemporary, John Fletcher’s, comedy. Tue., June 11, 7:30 p.m. $2-$5. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.
?Theater: Ongoing
A...My Name is Alice Community Alliance for Stage and Theatre in Douglasville presents this series of sketches and songs by and about women. Mon., Sun. Pecker Head Brewery, 8514 Hospital Drive, Douglasville. 770-947-8788.

Abundance Female parable by playwright Beth Henley. Part of the 2002 Spring Play Festival. In rep. May 15-June 8. Mon.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Anne of a Thousand Days Theater with a Mission presents the story of an unconquerable woman and an irresistable king. Thur.-Sat. Continues through June 8. $12-$15. Marietta Square, Marietta. 678-581-3688.

Annie Warbucks Barnbuster Musicals present the sequel to the popular musical Annie. Fridays, 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through June 22. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

Beautiful Thing * Play version of the popular movie about two boys who fall in love. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Every other Sunday, 5 p.m.; Every other Sunday, 2 p.m. Continues through July 21. $20-$25. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

The Body Detective Center for Puppetry Arts presents this whodunit musical about the human body. Part of Puppets Take Atlanta 2002. 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 June 19. $10. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street. 404-873-3391.

The Comedy of Errors The New American Shakepeare Tavern presents the bard’s, The Comedy of Errors. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 p.m. $10-$26.50. The Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree Street

Dancing at Lughnasa * The Cobb Players present Brian Friel’s story of a group of sisters struggling in 1930s rural Ireland. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through June 15. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

A Delicate Balance * Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy by Edward Albee about six people’s tenuous relationships. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through June 9. $10-$20. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-523-7647.

Easy * World premiere by local playwright, Phillip DePoy. Comedy based on DePoy’s award-winning detective novels is part of the New South for the New Century Play Festival. Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. In rotating repertory, call for dates. $16-$25. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. 404-584-7450.

Fair and Tender Ladies * Musical about the life of Ivy Rowe with music from the Appalachians. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through June 23. $17-$27. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

Glengarry Glen Ross Whole World Theatre presens David Mamet’s play about desperate real-estate salesmen-cum-con-artists. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through June 1. $15. Whole World Theatre, 1214 Spring St. 404-817-0880.

Henry V * The Victory Belles, an all-female theatrical theater company, presents Shakespeare’s history play. Mon.-Wed., 8 p.m. Continues through June 12. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

Illusions-Mask and Mime Theatre * Dramatic and comedic vignettes performed with elaborate, hand-carved masks. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 p.m. Continues through June 16. $7-$10. The MASK Center, 1083 Austin Ave., Studio 008. 404-982-9922.

Impossible Marriage Atlanta Classical Theatre presents Beth Henley’s newest comedy. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through June 16. $10-$15. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

In the Sweat American premiere of Naomi Wallace’s play about three outcast English kids holed up in an abandones synagogue. In rep. May 20-June 5. Mon.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Maybury R.I.P. Original dinner theater written by Nevanne Hensley based on America’s favorite sleepy town. Mon.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through July 24. $42.50-$50. Agatha’s-A Taste of Mystery, 693 Peachtree St. 404-875-4321.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Stage Door Players present a unique rendition of William Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Continues through June 23. $10-$18. North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody.

Peachtree Battle * World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through Oct. 27. $20. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

The Rainmaker N. Richard Nash’s story about a con-artist who comes to a desperate town. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through June 16. $16-$20. Aurora Theatre, 3087-B Main St, Duluth. 770-476-7926.

Rock Ends Ahead Stage premiere of Lisa Scheslinger’s play that won the BBC International Playwriting Competition. Part of the 2002 Spring Play Festival. In rep. May 8-June 9. Mon.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. $12-$15. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Woody Guthrie’s American Song * Musical tribute to the traveling balladeer and author of This Land is Your Land. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 9. $21-$60. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.
?Visual Arts: Openings
Abernathy Arts Center Instructor’s Show. Abernathy Arts Center presents an art exhibition of its instuctors. Mediums include oil painting, photography, sculpture and pottery. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 30. 254 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays - Natural Head. An Interactive Art Evening, exhibiting works by Eugene Byrd. Opening reception with the artist June 10, 7:30 p.m. Group art stations, DJs and experimental jazz. Mon., June 10. $1 donation at the door. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Artwalk at Lenox Fully Formed: Five Georgia Sculptors. Exhibit of sculpture from Archie Byron, Jane Jaskevich, Michael Murrell, Thomas Prochnow and Heather Hilton. Mon.-Sun. Lenox Mall.

Eclectic Electric Gallery Objects. Exhibit of ceramics by Robert and Andi Moran. Opening reception June 8, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Tue.-Thur., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 12-9 p.m.; First Sunday of every month, 12-5 p.m. Continues through July 28. 1393 N. Highland Ave. 404-875-2840.

Fay Gold Gallery Wise Women. Exhibit of photography by Joyce Tenneson. Opening reception June 7, 7-9 p.m. Tenneson signs her book entitled Wise Women. Cynthia Knapp, Pam Longobardi, Rana Rochat. Exhibit of paintings by the artists. Opening reception June 7, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through July 10. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

Gallery Taj Open House. Opening of new gallery with featured artists in attendance. Please RSVP. Sat., June 8, 6-9 p.m. European Business Co-Op in Cumberland Business Park, 1633 Sands Place SE, Marietta. 770-303-0130.

The Georgian Terrace Hotel Preserve Your Place in History. Exhibit of historic American documents effecting the South from the Forbes Collection. Includes letters written by Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. June 6-Sept 6. Free.

Matre Gallery Growing Up Fast: New Paintings by Jonathan Fenske and Lu Steed: Collages. Two exhibitions of painting and collages by the artists. Opening reception with the artists June 7, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through July 1. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-8399.

Perimeter Mall Atlanta National Arts Festival. Over 200 artists displaying a wide range of handmade creations. Sat., Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 9. Dunwoody. 954-472-3755.

Spruill Center for the Arts, The Common Culture. A suite of original prints dealing with race, class, and politics in the South. Opening reception June 6, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. First Wed.-Sat. of every month, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. 770-394-3447.
?Visual Arts: Ongoing
Africa World Museum And Center The Conquest of Adversity. Paintings commemorating September 11th by Janice Huse. The Vision of His Glory. Over 500 images inspired by biblical stories. 2482 N. Atlanta Road, Belmont Shopping Center, Smyrna. 770-438-0171.

American InterContinental University Gallery Collage. Exhibit of Atlanta artists working within the medium of collage. May 31-12. 333 Peachtree Rd., NE. 404-965-7514.

Anthony Ardavin Gallery The Same Voice. Exhibt of narrative paintings by Janet Fagan-Smith and Ron Richard. May 31-June 15. 309 Paces Ferry Road, #110. 404-233-9686.

ART Station Calm Before the Storm. Photography exhibit by Fiona Buttigieg potraying everyday life in Jerusalem and Malta. Color With a Difference. A photography exhibit by Ruth Gogel and Virginia Twinam Smith sponsored by Women in Focus. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Aug. 18. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

Artists’ Atelier Of Atlanta Summer Shades. Exhibit by two artists, Bill Gray and Pat Herrington. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through July 13. 800 Miami Circle, Suite 200. 404-231-5999.

artshow * Curb Appeal: the Marketing of Sprawl. Exhibit of Sam Hill’s photography of Atlanta sprawl. Thur.-Sat., 6-9 p.m. Continues through June 29. 314 N. Highland Ave. 404-524-1244.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery The Dogwood Show. Works by local artists. May 31-10. Color Schemes. Exhibit of works in various mediums by local artists. Judged by Roswell artist, Dale Rayburn. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through June 7. 2979 Grandview Ave. 770-951-9287.

Atlanta College of Art Gallery Bestiaro. Exhibit of Juan Perdiguero’s mixed-media works. Tue.-Thur., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 12-5 p.m. Continues through June 30. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5052.

Atlanta Financial Center Regeneration: New Paintings by Melissa Messina. Exhibit located in the South Tower is of cellular activity and patterns found in the human body. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through June 12. 3333 Peachtree Road. 404-816-9777.

Atlanta Photography Group Gallery Georgia Photographers Only. Exhibit of photography showcasing the latest work by nine Georgia-based artists. Tue.-Sat. Continues through June 7. 660 9th St. 404-877-1144.

Atrium on Sweet Auburn Through the Eyes of Thornton Dial, Sr.. Exhibit of works by world renowned artist, Thornton Dial. May 31-June 14. 236 Auburn Ave. 404-524-7921.

Aurora Coffee Little Five Points ‘99 Series. A photography exhibit by Virginia Twinam Smith sponsored by Women in Focus. May 31-June 16. 992 N. Highland Ave. 404-892-7158.

Ayutthaya Gallery Textiles, Folk Art and Tribal Jewelry from Central and SE Asia. Exhibit of authentic folk and tribal art from Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Burma and Thailand. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through June 8. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. 404-888-6682.

Bank of America Plaza Poetic Images in Marble by John Kehoe. Exhibit of the artist’s sculptures. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Aug. 9. 600 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Sub Rosa. Exhibit of mixed media works by Caroline Bullock. May 31-June 7. 980 Briarcliff Road. 404-872-5338.

Center Street Arts Gallery Shirl Jennings. Exhibit of abstract paintings by the previously blind painter. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Continues through July 26. 910 Center St, Conyers. 770-922-3143.

City Gallery East Georgia Triennial. Exhibit featuring the works of 30 contemporary artists in Georgia ranging from paintings to electronic media. May 31-June 7. City Hall East, First Floor, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. ” 404-817-6983.

Columbia Theological Seminary Mourning and Dancing. Group show with Corinne Adams. May 31-25. 701 Columbia Drive, Decatur. 404-378-8821.

Darious Art Gallery Atlanta & Chicago Artists. Exhibit of paintings, sculpture and photographs by various artists. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through June 30. 3255 Peachtree Rd. 404-237-9820.

The Forum Arte...Italian Style. Exhibit of new works by local painters. Tue.-Fri. Continues through June 28. 1710 DeFoor Ave. 404-591-3814.

Galerie Timothy Tew The British are Coming. Exhibit of works by Haidee Becker, Stewart Helm and Adrian Ryan. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 29. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-869-0511.

Galerie Vendome Memories of Simchas. Exhibit of paintings by Gisele Weisman. Opening reception June 21, 7-9 p.m. at Swissotel. Tue.-Sat. Continues through June 30. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-3554.

Gallery 100 Cycle. Exhibit of J. Larson’s photography. Tue.-Fri. Continues through June 22. 404-733-5008.

Gallery SKLO Border Lands. Exhibit features the new works of Todd Applegate. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through July 6. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-9763.

Gallery V Natural Scapes & Photoartography. Exhibits by Terri Suraco and Susan Hunt. May 31. Lucy McDowell: Impressions in Light. Exhibit of oil paintings. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Continues through June 30. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. 770-649-7426.

Genema Gallery Wanderings: Journeys Toward Home. A photography exhibit by Fiona Buttigieg sponsored by Women in Focus. June 1-Aug. 25. Christ Church Presbyterian, 81 Peachtree Park Drive. 404-687-0488.

Georgia State University School of Art & Design Black in White. An exhibit of a narrative series of large charcoal drawings on paper by Georgia State University graduate student Rodney Grainger. Closing reception held on June 6, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. as part of First Thursdays Downtown Art Walk. May 31-June 6. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. 404-377-2241.

Heaven Blue Rose Out of the Blue. Exhibit of paintings by Cecile Stretch as well as works by new and standing member artists. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5:30 p.m. Continues through June 22. 934 Canton Road, Roswell. 770-642-7380.

Jackson Fine Art Lunch, a Psychic Landscape. Exhibit of photography by Sheila Swift. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 29. Spring Florals. Exhibit of Ron van Dongen’s photography. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 29. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave. 404-233-3739.

Kiang Gallery Recent work. Exhibit of mixed-media work by Nene Humphrey. Tue.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through June 29. 1923 Peachtree Road. 404-351-5477.

Le Cafe Crepe Gallery Estelle Carraz. Exhibit of the abstract painter’s works. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Aug. 1. 90 Marietta Station Walk, Marietta. 770-426-8003.

Luckie Street Studios Two Artists and a Therapist. An exhibit by artists Paige Harvey, Lee Malerich and therapist Lyssa Harvey. The show may be viewed by appointment only June 6 - July 7. 132 Cone St. 404-577-4261.

Mable House Cultural Center Callanwolde Exhibit. Exhibit of pottery by Callanwolde Fine Arts Center artists. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 27. Free. 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. 770-819-3285.

Macon & Company Fine Art Recent Paintings. Exhibit by Carlos David. May 31-June 15. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 109. 404-603-9122.

Marcia Wood Gallery Ron Ehrlich. Exhibit of the painter’s work. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 29. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-351-3930.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site * Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America. Emory University and MLK National Historic Site present this collection of photographs, postcards and related materials documenting lynchings throughout the US. Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. Free. 450 Auburn Ave. 404-331-5190.

Matre Gallery Michael Magill. Photographs of New York City. May 31-June 3. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-8399.

McMillan Library Susan F. Hunter. A photography exhibit by the artist sponsored by Women in Focus. May 31-Aug. 15. 1301 Emory University School of Law, Clifton Road. 404-727-6823.

Modern Primitive Gallery Laura Bowman: New Paintings. Exhibit of new paintings by the artist. Fri., Sat., 12-9 p.m.; Tue.-Thur., Sun., 12-6 p.m. Continues through June 30. 1393 North Highland Ave. 404-892-0556.

NoNo * Fresh. Multimedia arts exhibition featuring works by over 70 artists. Wed.-Sun., 2-7 p.m. Continues through June 7. 595 North Ave. NW.

Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse Noah Saunders. Display of paintings and prints by Atlanta native. May 31-June 5. 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082.

Raiford Gallery Energy Xchange Artists. Exhibit by five North Carolina artisans who use landfill gass to power their glass furnaces and pottery kilns, creating sculptural and functional pieces. May 31-June 5. 1169 Canton St., Roswell. 770-645-2050.

Reinike Gallery Beach Scenes and Cityscapes. Exhibit by American Impressionist, Phil Sandusky. May 31-25. Henry Callahan. Exhibit of new abstract expressionist paintings. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 25. 789 Miami Circle. 404-364-0490.

Robert Ferst Center for the Arts Dorothy G. Gautier. A photography exhibit by the artist sponsored by Women in Focus. Call for an appointment. May 31-June 26. Passion. Exhibit of Dorothy G. Gautier’s photography. Exhibit can be viewed during events or by appt. 80 Forsyth St., Georgia Tech. 404-894-9195.

Sacred Grounds Coffee Dabney Mahones: Painting the Figure. Exhibit of figure paintings rendered in oil. Mon.-Sun. Continues through June 30. 510 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-874-7707.

Sandler Hudson Gallery Comic Identities. Exhibit of Woody Cornwell’s mixed-media abstractions. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through June 29. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

The Showcase School Evelyn’s Garden. Photography exhibit of color print botanicals. Thur.-Sat. Continues through June 11. 1135 Sheridan Rd. 404-965-2205.

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

Solomon Projects After Life. Exhibit of sculpture by Atlanta artist Karen Rich Beall. Tue.-Sat. Continues through June 22. 1037 Monroe Drive. 404-875-7100.

Sturgis LIbrary Gallery Ventana al Arte Latino. Exhibit of Hispanic art by artists from the Latin American Art Circle. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; First Wed., Thur. of every month, 7-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through June 29. 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw.

Suntrust Plaza Artwork by Faculty at the School of Art and Design, Georgia State University. Exhibit on the lower level gallery of mixed media work by GSU professors. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through July 11. 303 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Swan Coach House Gallery On the Move. Exhibit of art about transportation. May 31-June 8. 3130 Slaton Drive. 404-266-2636.

Temple Gallery Local Figures. Exhibit of works by Ashley Benton, Troy Eittreim, Jill Larson, Barbara Schreiber, Lisa Shinault and DeDe Spitz. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 30. 108 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-299-5441.

3Ten Haustudio Weng-Hok. Exhibit of clay sculpture by the Lost Boys of Sudan. Tue.-Fri. Continues through June 10. 310 Peters St. 404-524-6541.

Trinity Gallery Petale. Exhibit of minimalist paintings by Jean Larson complimented by floral design. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 15. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-237-0370.

Tube Art Spot Inside Out. Exhibit of recent paintings by Natalie Brandhorst. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through June 15. 704 McGruder St. 404-659-0088.

Ty Stokes Gallery Works by Rick Mills. Exhibit of watercolors by the artist. Tue.-Sat. Continues through June 10. 263 Walker St. 404-222-9863.

Vinson Gallery Going Dutch. Exhibit of original works on paper from the Netherlands. Tue.-Thur., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Continues through June 29. 119 E. Court Square, #100, Decatur. 404-370-1720.

The White Space Pore. Exhibit of Alex White’s installation featuring painted panels. Sat., Sun., 2-8 p.m. Continues through June 23. Mattress Factory Lofts, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. 404-688-1892.

Wood Is Wonderful Art Gallery Butterfly Pictures. Exhibit of African life captured in butterfly wings from Central African Republic. Mon.-Sat. Continues through July 30. 2805-B East Point St, East Point. 404-209-9404.