Arts Agenda June 12 2002

?Classical Music
Danish Royal Quartet Thu., June 13, 8 p.m. $27. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell. 770-992-4933.

Montage Wind Quintet Sun., June 16, 2 p.m. Free. Ray-Thomas Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4644 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-436-8719.
?Comedy
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.

Dave & Buster’s, Gwinnett Laughing Matters. Improv comedy. Fri., June 14, 8 p.m. $10. Steve Reynolds Blvd. 404-874-4050.

Funny Farm Comedy Club Costaki Economopolis. June 14; June 15. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 404-467-4242.

The Punchline 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.

Variety Playhouse David Cross w/ Ultrababyfat. Sun., June 16, 8:30 p.m. $12 advance/$15 door. 1099 Euclid Ave. 404-524-7354.
?Dance
Buford School of Ballet Goes to Broadway. June 17, 7 p.m.; June 18, 7 p.m.; June 19, 7 p.m. $12. Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Arts Center, Performing Arts Center, Duluth. 770-932-0093.
?Museums
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center * Interstice. A collaborative, interactive exhibit in the East Gallery by the Artists’ Collective, Jane Doe. Opening reception June 14, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. June 14-Aug. 10. 535 Means St. 404-688-1970. $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. June 6-30. Free. 1447 Peachtree St. 404-881-1109.
?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.

Borders-Stonecrest Hosted by Maurice Walker. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m.; Third Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Stonecrest Mall. 404-343-8356.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center * Poetry Night. Second Wednesday of every month, 8:15 p.m. $2-$3. Open Mic Night. An open mic session of music and poetry. Wed., June 12, 7:30 p.m. $3. 980 Briarcliff Road. 404-872-5338.

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.

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.

teaspace John Lowther and Roger Ruzow perform words, poems and music for the Nu South Improviser’s Coalition with special guest poet and movement artist. Sat., June 15, 3 p.m. 1133D Euclid Ave. 404-577-9793.
?Theater: Openings
A Dog Named Fred Original musical for kids about an Olympic-bound canine. Thu., June 13, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $4-$6. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

Father of the Bride A romantic family comedy to celebrate Father’s Day. Fri.-Sun., 8 p.m. Continues through June 30. $10-$12. Towne Lake Arts Center, 6539 Commerce Parkway, Woodstock. 678-494-4251.

Intelligence A gay-themed thriller with tales of secrets, lies, sex and espionage set in the 1950’s. Part of the Gay Pride Cultural Festival. June 14-30, 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Kiss it All Goodbye Staged reading of Rob Nixon’s musical about identical twin sisters. Part of the Vamp/Revamp performance festival. Mon., June 17, 8 p.m. $5 requested donation. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

The Lies of Handsome Men Rob Nixon’s moody cabaret noir set in a 1942 cabaret with music provided by the Nova Performance Co. Part of the Vamp/Revamp performance festival. Thur.-Sun., 8 p.m. Continues through June 16. $10. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Negro Dance Lesson World premiere by Regina Porter as part of the New South for the New Century Play Festival about a young hip-hop ex-con entering the world of a Savannah family. Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. Performed in repertory, call for dates. $16-$25. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. 404-584-7450.

The Odd Couple Neil Simon’s classic comedy about two bachelors with polar personalities. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through July 14. $12-$15. Class Act Theatre, 6 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 770-579-3156.

Two Gentlemen of Verona The bonds of friendship are tested when two men fall for the same woman in this contemporary setting of Shakespeare’s comedy. Sponsored by Bank of America. First Wed.-Sat. of every month, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 11. $10-$32. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road.

Wizard of Oz Musical classic directed by Phil McKinley. June 15, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; June 16, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. $16-$50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-252-8960.
?Theater: Ongoing
Beautiful Thing * Play version of the popular movie about two boys who fall in love. Every other Sunday, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 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.

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. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 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.

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. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through June 16. $10-$15. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

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. Sundays, 2:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through June 23. $10-$18. North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody.

The Rainmaker N. Richard Nash’s story about a con-artist who comes to a desperate town. Sundays, 2 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through June 16. $16-$20. Aurora Theatre, 3087-B Main St, Duluth. 770-476-7926.
?Visual Arts: Openings
Aliya Gallery Stephen Garrison and Robert Sentz. An exhibit of paintings by the artists. Opening reception June 15, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. June 15-July 5. 1402 N. Highland Ave. 404-892-2835.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays - Hiecue. An Interactive Art Evening, exhibiting works by Sean Q. Opening reception June 17, 7:30 p.m. Group art stations, DJs and experimental jazz. Mon., June 17. $1 donation at the door. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Art Institute of Atlanta Remembering 9/11: Interpretations of the American Flag. Exhibit of images of the U.S. flag. June 15-July 9. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. 404-266-2662.

Barbara Archer Gallery Ellie Weems: Birth, Death and Life in Between. Exhibit of the Auburn Avenue Research Library’s private collection of Weems’ photography Birth, Death and Life in Between. Photography exhibit by Ellie Weems concerning racial integration in the South. Opening reception June 14, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. June 14-July 31. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. 404-815-1545.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Monuments. Exhibit of ink and wash drawings by Edward Epstein. Opening reception June 14, 7 p.m.-9p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through July 19. 980 Briarcliff Road. 404-872-5338.

City Gallery Chastain Coded Language. An exhibit exploring the underground culture of graffiti art. Opening Reception on June 13, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 135 W. Wieuca Road. 404-257-1804.

Eyedrum All Small. Original exhibits no bigger than six inches or sixty seconds. Sat., June 15, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

Midtown Project Room Ashley Benton. A collection of photography by the artist. Sat., June 15, 6-10 p.m.

Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse Alter Ego. A collection of illustrations revolving around glam scenarios by local artist, Paul Wolski. Opening reception June 12, 7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. Wed., June 12. 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082.

The Phoenix Visual and Performing Arts Benefit. Art exhibit, informal fashion show, and classical concert. All benefits go toward Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. Wed., June 12, 6-10 p.m. $30. 2881 Peachtree Road. 404-355-0543.

Saltworks Gallery Kathryn Refi. Exhibit of work ranging from cibachrome prints to India ink on paper by the Georgian artist. Sat., June 15, 6-10 p.m. 635 Angier Ave. NE.

Swan Coach House Gallery David Isenhour. Exhibit by Forward Arts Foundation Emerging Artist Award Winnerr. June 13-Aug. 3. 3130 Slaton Drive. 404-266-2636.
?Visual Arts: Ongoing
Abernathy Arts Center Instructor’s Show. Abernathy Arts Center presents an art exhibition of its instructors. 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.

Anthony Ardavin Gallery The Same Voice. Exhibt of narrative paintings by Janet Fagan-Smith and Ron Richard. June 6-15. 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. June 6-Aug. 18. 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.

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.

Atrium on Sweet Auburn Through the Eyes of Thornton Dial, Sr.. Exhibit of works by world renowned artist, Thornton Dial. June 6-14. 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. June 6-16. 992 N. Highland Ave. 404-892-7158.

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.

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

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.

Gallery 100 Cycle. Exhibit of J. Larson’s photography. Tue.-Fri. Continues through June 22. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 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. June 6-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.

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.

Kennesaw State University * Atlanta Master Photographers Show. Exhibit featuring 20 photographers including Frank Hunter, Corrinne Adams, Nancy Floyd, Charlie McCulllers, Richard Gess and others. Tue.-Sun. Continues through June 27. 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-423-6203.

The Lowe Gallery Louise Schneiderman. Exhibit of drawings and paintings by the artist. Steve Seinberg. Exhibit of drawings and paintings by the artist. June 7-28. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-8114.

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. June 6-15. 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.

Matre Gallery Michael Magill. Photographs of New York City. June 6-3. Growing Up Fast: New Paintings by Jonathan Fenske and Lu Steed: Collages. Two exhibitions of painting and collages by the artists. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through July 1. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-8399.

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

Momus Gallery Dixie Purvis. Exhibit of paintings by the artist. June 7-28. Frank Yamrus. Photography exhibit by the artist. June 7-28. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Reinike Gallery Beach Scenes and Cityscapes. Exhibit by American Impressionist, Phil Sandusky. June 6-May 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 Passion. Exhibit of Dorothy G. Gautier’s photography. Exhibit can be viewed during events or by appt. Dorothy G. Gautier. Photography exhibit by the artist sponsored by Women in Focus. Call for appointment. June 6-26. 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.

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. 770-499-3223.

Swissotel Memories of Simchas. Exhibit of paintings by Gisele Weisman. Opening reception June 22, 7-9 p.m. at Swissotel. Tue.-Sat. Continues through June 30. 3391 Peachtree Road. 404-816-7409.

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.

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.

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.

Visual Arts Gallery, Kennesaw State University Atlanta Master Photographers Show. A group show of photography sponsored by Women in Focus. June 6-23. 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-499-3223.

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.