Arts agenda July 31 2002

Classical Music
?Atlanta Symphony Orchestra “Invitation to the Dance,” first night of Gotta Dance features Donald Runnicles conducting pieces by Berlioz/Weber, Tzchaikovsky and Strauss. Thu., Aug. 1, 8 p.m. $29. “German Dances,” second night of Gotta Dance!, Robert Spano and Donald Runnicles conduct works by Strauss, Mozart, Brahms. Fri., Aug. 2, 8 p.m. $29. “Dance Mix!,” third night of Gotta Dance! features Robert Spano conducting pieces by Kodaly, Sibelius, Rodgers, Enescu, Adams, Bernstein. Sat., Aug. 3, 8 p.m. $29. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Suzuki Piano Association Dr. Haruko Kataoka performs Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Mozart. Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Aug. 4. $5-$10. Spivey Hall, 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow. 770-961-3683.

?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.

Dad’s Garage Theatre 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.

Funny Farm Comedy Club Jackpie. A night of spontaneous theater. Wed., July 31, 8:30 p.m. #10. 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.

Mountain Park United Methodist Church Comic Relief. Stand-up comedy to benefit The Dream House, a charity for homeless children. Wed., July 31, 7 p.m. $15. 1405 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain. 770-921-8512.

N’jea Open-mic. A home for seasoned and up-and-coming comics. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. $3-$5. 753 Edgewood Ave. 678-701-1580.

The Punchline Larry the Cable Guy. A redneck, know-it-all cable guy installs laughs. Aug. 1, 8:30 p.m.; Aug. 2, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Aug. 3, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.; Aug. 4, 8 p.m. $15-$16.50. 280 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

Whole World Theatre Award-winning improv comedy theater. Tue., Thur., 8 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. $10-$19.50. 1214 Spring St. 404-817-0880.

?Museums
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center * Interstice. A collaborative, interactive exhibit in the East Gallery by the Artists’ Collective, Jane Doe. Retreat: Palimpsest of a Georgia Sea Island Plantation. Installation by Lisa Tuttle and Melanie Pavich-Lindsay concerning the Retreat Plantation on St. Simon’s Island. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through 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. Continues through 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.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Ancient Empires, Syria: Land of Civilizations. Archaeological exhibit featuring prehistoric stone tools, cuneiform tablets, jewelry, sculpture and medieval manuscripts from the Near East. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 2. 767 Clifton Road. 404-929-6400.

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. July 25-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. July 25-Sept 7. 30 Atlanta St., Marietta. 770-528-1444.

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. $5 donation. 571 S. Kilgo St. 404-727-4282.

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia * Transitions. Mixed-media exhibit featuring work by Amalia Amaki, Philip Carpenter, Benny Andrews, E.K. Huckaby, Linda Armstrong and Jim Waters. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 8. 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. 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. Selig Center, 1440 Spring St. 404-870-7684.

?Spoken Word
Apache Cafe * Free Forum Exchange. Spoken-word, poetry, performance art and various musical acts. Hosted by Son-Christopher. Doors open 8:30 p.m. $5. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Banana Cabana Spoken Soul Thursday Nights. Open mic spoken word/poetry. Hosted by N’tellect and the Eboni Poets. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $2-$5. 5019 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain. 404-299-7799.

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

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 Open Mic. Spoken word. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Free. 31 Mill St., Marietta. 770-422-9866.

Cultural Center of NCCI Open mic, open mind. Spoken word, poetry, rap. Hosted by Khugo Goodie of Goodie Mob and Dungeon Family. MC’ed by Irrevelant. First Saturday of every month, 9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 20. 3901A Covington Highway, Decatur. 404-286-5869.

Fihankra Cultural Center Experimental Spoken Word Performance. Hosted by Eclipse. Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. 840 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. 404-753-2500.

Gravity Pub * Blue Plate Special. Kodac Harrison hosts this event with poetry and music. kodac@mindspring.com. Last Wednesday of every month. Free. 1257 Glenwood Ave. 404-377-9119.

Hillary’s Coffee Cafe Poetry in Motion. Open-mic poetry and spoken word, featuring a new poet weekly. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Free. 2889 Memorial Drive. 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.

N’jea Word of Mouth. Spoken word and poetry. Contact Semba. poetpeace@hotmail.com. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 753 Edgewood Ave. 678-701-1580.

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. 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
Cinderella The classic tale of the cinder girl told with marionettes on a Victorian set. 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 Aug. 18. $10. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. 404-873-3391.

Coal Camp Baseball World premiere of a comedy about the coal field tales. Fri., Sat., 7 p.m. Continues through Aug. 24. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

Comedy of Errors August Threepeat of Shakespeare comedies. In repertory, call for exact dates and times. $10-$15. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

Fall Synchronicity Performance Group presents a drama about a teenager who attends a summer camp with her parents. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Continues through Aug. 25. $15-$18. 7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-284-1151.

The Merry Wives of Windsor August Threepeat of Shakespeare comedies. In repertory, call for exact dates and times. $10-$15. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

?Theater: Ongoing
Barefoot in the Park Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Neil Simon. A look into the lives of honeymooners. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Sept 14. $12-$15. Theatre With a Mission, 8 Powder Spring St., Marietta. 678-581-3688.

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. Continues through Aug. 30. $20-$25. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

Blue Plate Special: Della’s Diner IV * Popular Southern musical comedy. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 3. $15-$18. Onstage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-897-1802.

Carrie White: The Musical * Dad’s Garage presents their version of the musical parody of Stephen King’s Carrie. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 10. $12-$20. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

Closer Than Ever Musical look at friendship, love and growing old. Sundays, 2:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 11. $10-$20. Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726.

Cotton Patch Gospel The story of the gospel as musically re-told in Georgia. Sundays, 2:30 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 4. $42-$50. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, 80 Forsyth St. 404-651-4727.

Death of a Salesman Georgia Shakespeare’s interpretation of Arthur Miller’s classic American tragedy. In repertory, call for exact dates and times. $10-$32. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-264-0020.

Driving Miss Daisy Pulitzer Prize winning play taking a glimpse into 25 years of Atlanta’s history through the eyes of a stubborn Southern Jewish woman and her chauffeur. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 11. $16-$22. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

Life With Father A family satire. Fri.-Sun., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Aug. 25. $12-$15. Class Act Theatre, 6 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 770-579-3156.

Merry Wives of Windsor Shakespeare’s comedy presented in a classic vein. Big city smarts are no match for shrewd native wit. In repertory, call for times. $10-$32. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-264-0020.

The Music Man New London Coummunity Theater presents the musical. July 26, 8 p.m.; July 27, 8 p.m.; Aug. 2, 8 p.m.; Aug. 3, 8 p.m. South Gwinnett High School, 2288 Main St., Snellville. 770-979-3691.

My Fair Lady * Classic musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. Tue.-Sun., 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 2 p.m. Continues through Aug. 4. $16-$50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

Orestes, A Myth Fly-By Theatre presents the tragic Greek drama of retribution. Sundays, 3:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 4. $10-$15. Atlanta International School, 2890 N. Fulton Drive. 404-499-8354.

Peachtree Battle * World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Sundays, 7 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. $20. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

Pizza Driver: Murder by the Slice Comedy dinner theater. Tue.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 6. $42.50-$50. Agatha’s-A Taste of Mystery, 693 Peachtree St. 404-875-4321.

Smoke On the Mountain * Perennially popular Southern musical featuring gospel and bluegrass. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Aug. 4. $20-$32. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

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. In repertory, call for exact dates and times. $10-$32. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-264-0020.

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 Wizard of Oz Act I Theatre presents the musical. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 24. $10-$13. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. 770-751-0033.

?Visual Arts: Openings
African Galleria African sculpture. Group show of life-size mahogany sculptures and acrylic paintings by international artists. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 2. 7301 StoneCrest Concourse, Suite 109, Lithonia. 770-482-8686.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays--Transcend. Interactive art evening exhibiting collaborative works by artist Colby Millen. Opening reception with the artist August 5, 7:30 p.m. Group art stations, D.J.s nude drawing session and dinner. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 12. $2 suggested donation. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery Shine On. Works of art in various mediums by Atlanta Artsits Club members. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 7. 2979 Grandview Ave. 770-951-9287.

Gallery V Travels to Sedona. Featuring acrylic artist Don Soloman. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. 770-649-7426.

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Ordinary Phenomena. Debra Barnhart’s paintings. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 26. Free. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-417-2200.

Jackson Fine Art Morning and Melancholia. Photography of Laura Letinsky. Opening reception Aug. 2, 6-8 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 14. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave. 404-233-3739.

Momus Gallery Gymnasium. Photographs by Luke Smalley. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 30. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Shedspace * Shedspace. Series of art shows in Atlanta community sheds with works by Kevin Sipp, Charles Nelson, Gretchen Hupfel, Michael Murrell, Jay Ivcevich. Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 404-223-2429.

?Visual Arts: Ongoing
Aliya Gallery Regional Views. Mixed media exhibit of landscapes by James Randall Chumbley, Gerard Erley, Scott French, Scott Hill and R. Jon Ichter. Tue.-Thur., 12-7 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 12-10 p.m. Continues through Aug. 14. 1402 N. Highland Ave. 404-892-2835.

Anne Irwin Fine Art Christel Minotti and Joe Mullican:Still Life and Landscape paintings. Paintings. Mon.-Wed., Sat., Sun. Continues through July 31. 55 Bennett St. 404-352-1855.

Anthony Ardavin Gallery Paintings and Words. Exhibit of paintings and poems. July 25-Aug. 15. 309 Paces Ferry Road, #110. 404-233-9686.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays--Witches Brew. Collaborative works by John Tindel and Shelly Fondren. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 5. $2 suggested donation. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Art Institute of Atlanta Faculty Show. Various mediums. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through Aug. 16. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. 404-266-2662.

The Art Place Dawn Kinney Martin and Ricardo Jabardo. Mixed media exhibit. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 23. 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-509-2700.

ART Station Calm Before the Storm. Photography exhibit by Fiona Buttigieg. July 25-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.

Arts Exchange America’s Backyard: Our History Assembled. Exhibit of found objects and ceramic sculpture by Omar Thompson. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Aug. 30. 750 Kalb St. 404-215-0467.

Arts For All Gallery * Head Shots: Portraiture By Young Artists. Photography exhibit by young artists faced with social challenges. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 9. 57 Forsyth St. 404-221-1270, ext. 202.

Artwalk at Lenox Fully Formed: Five Georgia Sculptors. Exhibit of sculpture from Archie Byron, Jane Jaskevich, Michael Murrell, Thomas Prochnow and Heather Hilton. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Lenox Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road. 404-233-6767.

Atlanta College of Art Gallery Ben Shute: the Teacher as Artist. Paintings. Tue.-Thur., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 11. 1280 Peachtree St., Woodruff Arts Center. 404-733-5052.

Atlanta History Center Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000. Permanent exhibit. Furniture of the American South: 1680-1830, the Colonial Williamsburg Collection. Exhibit of the works from the period. Roots of Racism: Ignorance and Fear---Art Quilts of Healing and Hope. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 11. $7-$12. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. 404-814-4000.

Bank of America Plaza Poetic Images in Marble by John Kehoe. 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.

Bluemilk Beautiful Freedom. Mixed-media works by William Woolfolk. July 25-Aug. 10. 1123 Spring St. 404-815-8911.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center From Inside the Women’s House. Mixed-media exhibit by Jena Sibille. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30. 980 Briarcliff Road. 404-872-5338.

The Center for AIDS and Humanity From the Beginning: African-American Heroes and the AIDS Epidemic in Atlanta. Photography exhibit about the perils of black Atlantans with AIDS. Featuring audio clips. Mon.-Fri., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 3. 159 Ralph McGill Blvd. 404-874-7926.

Cherokee County Arts Council Arts Center The Reel West Western Art Poster Exhibit. Collection of 36 vintage 40s-50s Western movie posters. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 2-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 5. 94 North St., Canton. 770-704-6244.

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.

Clark Atlanta University Galleries In the Fullness of Time. Jamaican art and culture. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 13. 223 James P. Brawley Drive, Clark Atlanta University. 404-880-8095.

Eyedrum Strange Fruit. Artists of different backgrounds address mob violence. Featuring music by Chris Burroughs and violinist La Donna Smith. Exhibit in response to Without Sanctuary. July 27-Aug. 31. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

Fay Gold Gallery Summer Sale. Fay Gold Gallery’s summer sale featuring works from over 80 different artists. July 25-Aug. 28. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

Gallery 100 Only the Real Survives: A Personal Journey Toward Abstraction. Jack Cheathem’s lithographs, etchings and monoprints. Reception Aug. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., 12-5 p.m.; Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 24. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5008.

Gallery On Main Gallery On Main. Group show of Atlanta artists in mixed-media. Tue., Wed., Sat., 12-6 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 12-8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 3705 Main Street, College Park. 404-766-8002.

Gallery SKLO Colors of Autumn. Landscapes by Ford Smith. July 25-Aug. 10. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-9763.

Gallery V Wheel Thrown Stoneware. Featured stoneware artist Linda Martin. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Continues through July 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. July 25-Aug. 25. Christ Church Presbyterian, 81 Peachtree Park Drive. 404-687-0488.

Georgia State University School of Art & Design * Original Acts: Photographs of African American Performers. Photographs from the Paul R. Jones collection honoring seven decades of African-American performers including Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Denzel Washington and others. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Aug. 2. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. 404-651-2257.

Greenwich on Peachtree Gallerie Jon Whiddon. Neofolk acrylic on panel and mixed-media. Thurs.-Sun., 12-7 p.m. Continues through Aug. 19. 2285 Peachtree Road. 404-355-1135.

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Georgia Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition. Juried watercolor show. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through July 31. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-5450.

Hammond House Galleries Spiritual Awakening. Wadsworth Jarell’s paintings and sculptures. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 1-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 8. Suggested donation $2. 503 Peeples Street. 404-752-8730.

Heaven Blue Rose Meringue Oblation. Paintings by Jeff Cohen, new works by gallery artists. Reception Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 5. 934 Canton Road, Roswell. 770-642-7380.

Kubatana Moderne Gallery Shamanic MC. Kevin Sipp’s mixed-media art. Continues through Sept 7. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-355-5764.

Le Cafe Crepe Gallery Estelle Carraz. Abstract paintings. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Aug. 1. 90 Marietta Station Walk, Marietta. 770-426-8003.

The Lowe Gallery 13th Anniversary Group Show. July 25-Aug. 24. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-8114.

Mable House Cultural Center 15th National Juried Exhibition. Juried group show of mixed-medias. July 24-Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. 770-819-3285.

Marcia Wood Gallery Daniel Troppy. Mixed media. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 17. Drew Galloway. Mixed-media. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 17. 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.

McMillan Library Susan F. Hunter. Photography. July 25-Aug. 15. Emory University School of Law, 1301 Clifton Road. 404-727-6823.

Momus Gallery Erik Gonzales and Rolfe Horn. Exhibits of paintings and photography by the artists. July 25-Aug. 14. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

The Resource Forum Rose Colored Glasses. Paintings by Damaris. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 7. 3340 Peachtree Road, 1000 Tower Walk. 404-720-1000.

Roswell Visual Arts Center & Gallery Expressions of Light. Roswell Photographic Society presents a members’ exhibition. July 25-Aug. 9. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770-594-6122.

Sacred Grounds Coffee The Photopsychic Code. Exhibit of portraits and figure studies by Elizabeth Schumpert. Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Continues through Aug. 1. 510 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-874-7707.

Sandler Hudson Gallery Rhythm & Blues. Mixed-media sculpture and works on paper by Kevin Cole and Preston Sampson. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 10. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

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 From the Altars of El Dorado. Series of wax and wood sculptures by Donald Locke. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Aug. 3. Free. 1037 Monroe Drive. 404-875-7100.

Studioplex Heart of the Book. Fulton County Arts Council presents a collection of three-pole puppets and handmade books created by youth in the Art at Work Summer 2002 Program. July 26-Aug. 9. The Long Walk to Freedom: Portraits of Civil Rights Activists Then and Now. A photgraphic timeline of the march to civil rights. Tue.-Fri., 2-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 659 Auburn Ave. 404-584-0305.

Swan Coach House Gallery * Saturday Morning: New Works by David Isenhour. Sculptures by Forward Arts Foundation Emerging Artist Award Winner. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Aug. 3. 3130 Slaton Drive. 404-266-2636.

Temple Gallery Return of the Widget Devil. Oil paintings by Tom and Charlotte Wegrzynowski. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 16. 108 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-299-5441.

299 Peters Street Earth. Multimedia exhibit of works by Kirstin Mitchell, Will Eccleston, Adam Overton, Hazeus, Wade Thompson and Ian Ingram. July 27, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 3, 7-9 p.m. 299 Peters St. 404-310-3979.