Arts Agenda June 19 2002

arts agenda

Atlanta Concert Band American themed concert featuring Atlanta jazz singer, Melanie Massell and noted performance artist Marvin Posey. Sat., June 22, 8 p.m. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Dekalb Symphony Orchestra Music of the British Isles with Laura Zaerr’s Celic Concerto featuring Nella Rigell, Celtic harpist. Tue., June 25, 8 p.m. Free. Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody. 404-299-4341.
?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.

Atlanta Symphony Hall * Ellen DeGeneres. Fri., June 21, 8 p.m. $30-$40. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

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.

Eddie’s Attic Gay and Lesbian Comedy Show. Includes comics Bridget Christiansen, Vivian Alford, Jeffery Powell, Jim Hackler, and others. Tue., June 25, 8 p.m. $8. 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976.

Funny Farm Comedy Club Al Ernst. June 21; June 22. 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.

The Punchline Mark Pitta. Clean stand-up comedy. Wed., Thur., 8:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sundays, 8 p.m. Continues through June 23. $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.

Roxy Theatre * Sandra Bernhard. June 21, 9 p.m.; June 22, 9 p.m. $28. 3110 Roswell Road. 404-249-6400.

Uptown Comedy Corner J.J. Tyler. Wed., June 19. 2140 Peachtree Road. 404-350-6990.

Whole World Theatre Award-winning improv comedy theater. Second Troupe on Tues. Main stage on Thurs.-Sat. 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
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. June 14-Aug. 10. 535 Means St. 404-688-1970.

Atlanta International Museum African American Gardens and Yards in the Rural South. Exhibit of photographs depicting decorated gardens and yards which are culturally significant. June 13-Aug. 2. Treasures from the Smithsonian: A First Look. Terra cotta sculptures by Tamil Nadu artists from southern India. Continues through Aug. 23. $3. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 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. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-5450.

High Museum of Art * Over the Line: The Art and Life of Jacob Lawrence. Exhibit by the artist exploring more than a century of tumult in African-American history. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 8. $4-$8.1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4444.

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. June 13-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. June 13-Sept 7. 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. Continues through July 1. 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. June 13-30. Free. 1447 Peachtree St. 404-881-1109.

Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking Recent Sculpture: Works in Paper, Wood, and Bronze. Exhibition of paper, wood, and bronze sculpture by Jeanne Jaffe. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 500 Tenth St. 404-894-6663.

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.

The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum HAKL-BAKL: A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That. Puppets from the Jewish Puppet Theatre, a collaboration between puppeteer Simcha Schwarzand artist Marc Chagall. Part of Puppets Take Atlanta 2002. Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 16. $3-$5. Free for museum members. 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.

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 during the “Verbal Sweatbox”. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Nov. 28. Free. 56 E. Andrews Drive. 404-280-5907.

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

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.

Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse Poetry Performances. Monthly poetry performances for local writers. Winners receive a $25 gift certificate. Every fourth Thursday at 7:30pm. Third Mon.-Sun. of every month. Continues through June 30. 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082.

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.

Voluptuous/SPEAK Poetry on the Rooftop: The Encore. The creme de la creme of spoken word under one moon and millions of stars. Sat., June 22, 9 p.m. $10-$15. 512 Means Street. 404-247-1106.
?Theater: Openings
Beauty and the Beast An Italian romantic comedy suitable for all ages. Part of Puppets Take Atlanta 2002. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m. & 12 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.,12 p.m. & 2 p.m.; Sundays, 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Continues through July 7. $10. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street. 404-873-3391.

Carrie White: The Musical * Dad’s Garage presents their version of the musical parody of Stephen King’s Carrie. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through July 27. $12-$20. Dad’s Garage Theater, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

History of the Devil and Frankenstein in Love Double-header of horror by Clive Barker. Saturdays, 8 p.m.; July 1, 8 p.m.; July 3, 8 p.m.; July 7, 5 p.m.; July 8, 8 p.m.; July 14, 5 p.m.; July 17, 8 p.m.; July 21, 12 a.m.; July 24, 8 p.m.; July 28, 12 a.m. Continues through July 27. $12 each or $22 for both. Art Farm, 835 Wylie St. 404-584-2078.

Intelligence Staged reading of Scot Augustson’s thriller of a gay man busted for public sex in the 50s. Part of the Vamp/Revamp performance festival. Mon., June 24, 8 p.m. $5 requested donation. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Lost in Yonkers The Renaissance Theater Project presents Neil Simon’s classic comedy. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Continues through June 29. $12-$14. The Cathedral at Chapel Hill, 4650 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur. 404-243-6937.

Music, Music, Music! A musical time line through the 1900s for kids. Thu., June 20, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $4-$6. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

Ruthless Onstage Atlanta presents the Atlanta premiere of this campy musical. $8 preview on June 20. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through July 13. $15-$18. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

Some Like It Hot Musical adaptation based on the original 1959 motion picture with Marilyn Monroe. Starring Tony Curtis. Tue.-Sun., 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Continues through June 30. $16-$50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

The Star Keeper A wordless children’s puppet show that follows the adventures of an amiable starfinder. Part of Puppets Take Atlanta 2002. Thur.-Sat., 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Sundays, 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. Continues through June 23. $9-$12. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, 80 Forsyth St. 404-651-4727.

Underground TRANsit Kt Kilborn’s performance art piece about being a boy-identified Homecoming Queen candidate. Followed by KINGdom Come, a spoken word, performance art, music and drag king performance. Part of the Vamp/Revamp performance festival. Thur.-Sun., 8 p.m. Continues through June 23. $10. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Veronica’s Room Psychological thriller filled with rage, deceit, psychosis, fantasy, terror, and violence. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 17. $15. Whole World Theatre, 1214 Spring St. 404-817-0880.

The Yellow Dwarf A chivalric tale of fantasy for children featuring handcrafted wooden marionettes. Part of Puppets Take Atlanta 2002. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. Continues through June 29. $4. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell. 770-594-6232.
?Theater: Ongoing
Annie Warbucks Barnbuster Musicals present the sequel to the popular musical Annie. Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Fridays, 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. Every other Sunday, 2 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Every other Sunday, 5 p.m. Continues through July 14. $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. Sundays, 6:30 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. $10-$26.50. The Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

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.

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.

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. 770-396-1726.

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.

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

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.

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. Sundays, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; First Wed.-Sat. of every month, 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 11. $10-$32. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-264-0020.
?Visual Arts: Openings
Apache Cafe Art Mondays - Musician in the Art World. An Interactive Art Evening, exhibiting works by Thomas Bess Jr. Opening reception with the artist June 24, 7:30 p.m. Group art stations, DJs, nude figurative drawing session and experimental jazz. Mon., June 24. $2 donation at the door. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Atlanta Financial Center The Photography of Richard Gaskins. Exhibit of nature photography by the artist. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 11. Free. 3333 Peachtree Road. 404-816-9777.

Atlanta Photography Group Gallery Summer. A photography exhibit sponsored by Women in Focus. Wed.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. Continues through July 26. Opening reception June 21, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. Continues through July 26. Free. 660 9th St. 404-877-1144.

Georgia State University School of Art & Design Original Acts: Photographs of African American Performers. Photography exhibit honoring seven decades of African-American performers including Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Denzel Washington and others. Opening reception June 20, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through July 27. Free. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. 404-651-2257.

Moving Spirits Studios & Gallery Christy Hill Diodate. Photography exhibit. Sat., June 22, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. 1025 Edgewood Ave. 404-525-2171.

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.

Thomas Deans & Company, Fine Art Summer Pleasures. Exhibit of paintings and drawings primarily by British artists. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. Free. 75 Bennett St. 404-352-3778.

Trinity Gallery Aaron Baldwin and Peter Roux. Exhibit of landscape paintings and wall assemblages by the artists. Opening reception June 21, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through July 27. Free. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-237-0370.
?Visual Arts: Ongoing
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.

Aliya Gallery Stephen Garrison and Robert Sentz. An exhibit of paintings by the artists. June 15-July 5. 1402 N. Highland Ave. 404-892-2835.

Anthony Ardavin Gallery The Same Voice. Exhibt of narrative paintings by Janet Fagan-Smith and Ron Richard. June 13-15. 309 Paces Ferry Road, #110. 404-233-9686.

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.

ART Station Calm Before the Storm. Photography exhibit by Fiona Buttigieg portraying everyday life in Jerusalem and Malta. June 13-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.

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.

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.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery The Dogwood Show. Works by local artists. June 13-May 10. 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 History Center Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000. Permanent exhibit. Devoted to urban and suburban history, features 118-seat theater, discovery areas, special events facilities and cafe. Furniture of the American South: 1680-1830, the Colonial Williamsburg Collection. Exhibit of the works from the period. New York, September 11 by Magnum Photographers. Exhibit of documentary photography by members of the cooperative Magnum Photos. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. Continues through July 7. $7-$12. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. 404-814-4000.

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.

Barbara Archer Gallery Ellie Weems: Birth, Death and Life in Between. Exhibit of the Auburn Avenue Research Library’s private collection of Weems’ photography. Tue.-Sat. Continues through July 31. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. 404-815-1545.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Monuments. Exhibit of ink and wash drawings by Edward Epstein. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through July 19. Sub Rosa. Exhibit of mixed media works by Caroline Bullock. June 13-7. 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 Chastain Coded Language. An exhibit exploring the underground culture of graffiti art. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 135 W. Wieuca Road. 404-257-1804.

City Gallery East Georgia Triennial. Exhibit featuring the works of 30 contemporary artists in Georgia ranging from paintings to electronic media. June 13-7. City Hall East, First Floor, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-817-6983.

Columbia Theological Seminary Mourning and Dancing. Group show with Corinne Adams. June 13-May 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.

Eclectic Electric Gallery Objects. Exhibit of ceramics by Robert and Andi Moran. 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. Continues through July 10. Self-Esteem Salon: The Baptism Series. Exhibit is the continuation of a participatory photography installation begun in 1998 by Chris Verene and now a collaboration with New York artist Christian Holstad. June 18-22, 12-5:30 p.m. Cynthia Knapp, Pam Longobardi, Rana Rochat. Exhibit of paintings by the artists. 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 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. Natural Scapes & Photoartography. Exhibits by Terri Suraco and Susan Hunt. June 13-May 31. 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 13-Aug. 25. Christ Church Presbyterian, 81 Peachtree Park Drive. 404-687-0488.

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.

The Lowe Gallery Louise Schneiderman. Exhibit of drawings and paintings by the artist. June 13-28. Steve Seinberg. Exhibit of drawings and paintings by the artist. June 13-28. 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 13-15. 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 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. Michael Magill. Photographs of New York City. June 13-3. 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 13-28. Frank Yamrus. Photography exhibit by the artist. June 13-28. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse Noah Saunders. Display of paintings and prints by Atlanta native. June 13-5. 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. June 13-5. 1169 Canton St., Roswell. 770-645-2050.

Reinike Gallery Beach Scenes and Cityscapes. Exhibit by American Impressionist, Phil Sandusky. June 13-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.

The Resource Forum Rose Colored Glasses. Exhibit of paintings by the artist Damaris. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 7. Free. 3340 Peachtree Road, 1000 Tower Walk.

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.

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 David Isenhour. Exhibit by Forward Arts Foundation Emerging Artist Award Winnerr. June 13-Aug. 3. On the Move. Exhibit of art about transportation. June 13-8. 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.

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. Closing reception and artist talk July 12, 8 p.m. Sat., Sun., 2-8 p.m. Continues through July 12. 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.