Arts Agenda August 14 2002

?Classical Music
Atlanta Concert Band Works by Gershwin, Debussy, abd others. Concert will feature euphonium soloist, Adam Frey performing works by Picchi, Godfrey and Puccini. Conducted by John P. Miller. Sun., Aug. 18, 2 p.m. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell. 770-641-1260.

Atlanta Lawyers Orchestra Group Dinner and music. Tue., Aug. 20. $12. Roswell Adult Recreation Center, Grimes Bridge Park, Roswell. 770-641-3950.

?Comedy
Art Farm Culture Barn Show, live talk show. Every other Saturday, 11 p.m. 835 Wylie St. 404-584-2078.

Dad’s Garage Theatre Comedy improv. Thursdays, 10:30 p.m.; Sundays, 8 p.m. $12. Dr. Bob Frapple’s Improv Psychiatry. Improv comedy that helps, hurts and heals. Fridays, 10:30 p.m. $12. TheatreSports. Atlanta’s popular improv comedy show. Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. $12. 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

Funny Farm Comedy Club GLOC: Gorgeous Ladies of Comedy. Improv comedy. Wed., Aug. 14, 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.

Neighborhood Playhouse Southern Discomfort. Musical satire of popular events. Sat., Aug. 17, 8:15 p.m. $20. 430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur. 770-352-0097.

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 Pam Stone. Atlanta native performs stand-up. Aug. 16, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Aug. 17, 7 p.m.,9 p.m. & 11 p.m. 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 History Center Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000. 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 Sept 8. $7-$12. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. 404-814-4000.

Atlanta International Museum 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.

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. 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. Aug. 9-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.

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Dorothy Gautier. Solo exhibit by artist. By appointment only. Aug. 9-15. 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-364-8555.

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. 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. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m.; Third Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Stonecrest Mall. 404-343-8356.

Cafe Bunamore Soul Saturdays. Spoken word, open-mic, live music and DJ. Saturdays, 8 p.m. $2-$5. 3420 East Ponce de Leon. 404-299-5540.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center * Poetry Night. Emerging musical talent, open poetry reading and coffee. 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.

Charis Books & More All Women’s Open Mic. Women’s only performance including dance, poetry, music, etc. Fri., Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m. 1189 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0304.

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

Eyedrum Atlanta Poets’ Group. Nutritious and delicious morsels of sound poetry, vizpo, improv, and multi-voice poems. Wed., Aug. 14. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

Fihankra Cultural Center Experimental Spoken Word Performance. Hosted by Eclipse. 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. 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.

Park Tavern RaSessions After Dark. Poetry and spoken word. Fri., Aug. 16, 9 p.m. $5. 500 10th St. 404-455-3849.

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.

?Theater: Openings
Chicago Red Line An evening of “spontaneous theater” featuring Jackpie, the Position and Wierd Spelled Wrong. Debut of Reel to Real, an improvised movie for the stage. Sat., Aug. 17, 8 p.m. $10. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-307-9862.

Communicating Doors Centerstage North Theatre presents Alan Ayckbourn’s time travel comedy/thriller. Call for times. Aug. 16-24. $10-$14. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 678-574-8400.

Dirty Blonde * Comedy/drama centered around Mae West. Tue.-Sun., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Sept 22. $20-$32. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

The Fantasticks CAST presents a professional production of Broadway’s longest runinng musical. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 18. $5-$10. Clayton County Schools Performing Arts Center, 2530 Mt. Zion Parkway, Jonesboro. 770-473-2950.

Heart of the Matter Southeastern premiere of this drama about falling in love. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. $10. Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726.

I Want to Go To New York The Kayumanggi Alliance for Culture and Performing arts presents a play based on fact about the Phillipine-American War. Sun., Aug. 18, 4 p.m. $10. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 770-963-2485.

Twelve Angry Men Henry County Players present Reginald Rose’s court room drama. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 18, 2:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 18. $10-$11. Henry County Performing Arts Center, 37 Lemon St., McDonough. 770-914-1474.

A Weekend’s Worth of New Play Readings Southeast Playwright’s Project and Theater Emory present readings of five full length plays, seven one-acts and several ten-minute short plays by emerging local writers. In the Burlington Road Building, Emory University. Aug. 17-18, 1-9:30 p.m. $3. 404-727-6574.

?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.

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.

Collected Stories Actors Theatre of Atlanta presents Donald Margulies’ Pulitzer-nominated drama about the disintegration of a student-teacher relationship. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Aug. 11, 6 p.m.; Aug. 18, 2 p.m.; Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 24. $24. Post Theater, Lovett School, 4075 Paces Ferry Road. 404-556-2828.

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 comedy 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.

42nd Street Tony-Award winning musical tribute to Broadway. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 1 p.m.; Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 18. $16-$50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

I Hate Hamlet Paul Rudnick’s comedy about an actor playing Hamlet. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 24. Newnan Community Theatre, 24 First Ave., Newnan. 770-683-6282.

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

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

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.

Much Ado About Nothing Six open-air performances on the lawn of Shakespeare’s classic comedy presented by Theatre Noble. Fri., Sat., 8:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 17. Free. Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell. 404-434-1340.

Normal Abbetuck Productions presents the one-man show written and performed by Randall White. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Aug. 18, 3 p.m. Continues through Aug. 17. $15-$25. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 877-946-9997.

Peachtree Battle * World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 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.

The Rainmaker The Cobb Players present this romantic comedy set in the plains during a drought. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

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.

?Visual Arts: Openings
Anne Irwin Fine Art Patti Rice Blohm and Ellen Skipper: New Paintings and Portraits. Paintings. Opening reception with artists August 17, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 55 Bennett St. 404-352-1855.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays--Study of the Human Form. Interactive art evening exhibiting collaborative works by artists Jolen Bain, Lynn Butler and David Diener. Opening reception with the artists August 19, 7:30 p.m. Group art stations, DJs nude drawing session and dinner. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 26. $2 suggested donation. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Atlanta College of Art Gallery In House Faculty Show. Works in all media by full-time faculty including Larry Jens Anderson, Marcia Cohen, Sara Hornbacher, Mark Rokfalusi and Peter Wong. Tue., Wed., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 29. 1280 Peachtree St., Woodruff Arts Center. 404-733-5052.

Bank of America Plaza Faces and Stories: Photographs by Curt Richter. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Nov. 7. 600 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Berse Gallery Ancient Arts Exhibit. Embroidery by Isaac Ojo Fajana. Aug. 15-31. Indigo dyeing. A hands-on indigo dyeing workshop with technique from Nigerian artist Isaac Ojo Fajana. Tue., Thur., 6:30-8 p.m.; Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Aug. 22. Chastain Arts Center, 135 W. Wieuca Road. 404-252-2927.

Bluemilk Portal Opening #6: Prudenian Migration. Paintings, all night musical celebration, special presentation of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, and the official closing ceremony hosted by Blue Man. Sat., Aug. 17, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $5 donation. 1123 Spring St. 404-815-6991.

Creative Interiors Helen Durant. Mixed-media exhibit. Sat., Sun., 1-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 18. Telephone Factory Lofts, 828 Ralph McGill Blvd. Studio 212. 404-523-4366.

DeFoor Centre Art for Art’s Sake. Works of art in various mediums by Atlanta Artists Club members, at the Forum Gallery. Opening reception Friday August 16, 7-10 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Sept 6. 1710 DeFoor Ave. 404-591-3814.

Historic Buford Antiques Market Buford Festival. Rent space from Gallery 150 and exhibit your art during the Buford Festival. $100-$300. 770-271-0188.

Hudgens Center For The Arts Paintings of Karen Selsor. The Hudgens Collection: Vintage Portfolio V of “the North American Indian”. Photogravure images by Edward S. Curtis. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Jan. 10. $5. Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-623-6002.

Pinckneyville Community Center Past and Present. Paintings by Lala Mulherin Street and her students. Festivities on August 17 include exhibit, live entertainment, demonstrations and art stations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 18. Free. 4650 Peachtree Industrial Road, Norcross. 770-417-2200.

Roswell Visual Arts Center & Gallery Georgia Watercolor Society Member’s Exhibition 2002. Watercolors by Society’s national artists. Opening reception August 17, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 30. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770-594-6122.

Saltworks Gallery Richard Melvin and Hope Hilton. Collections of paintings by the artists. Wed.-Fri., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 21. 635 Angier Ave. 404-876-8000.

Sandler Hudson Gallery The Landscape: Revisited (Again). Mixed-media exhibit by Misty Bennett, Teresa Bramlette, Emily Diehl, Terri Dilling and Judy Jones. Opening reception August 16, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 7. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

Shippen Home Up from the Basement: From the Depths to the Heights. Oil paintings by Nancy S. Shippen. Opening reception Aug. 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 18, 2-6 p.m. 4572 Rebel Valley View. 404-352-43654.

Soho Myriad Gallery Silent Art Auction. Proceeds benefit new Metro-Atlanta school arts initiative called EMC2. Sat., Aug. 17, 5 p.m. 1250 Menlo Drive. 404-351-5656.

Trinity Gallery Connie Imboden. Photography. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 21. Michael Childers. Photography. Opening reception Aug. 16, 7-10 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 21. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-237-0370.

?Visual Arts: Ongoing
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.

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.

Anthony Ardavin Gallery Paintings and Words. Exhibit of paintings and poems. Aug. 9-15. 309 Paces Ferry Road, #110. 404-233-9686.

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. Aug. 9-18. 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 Clayton Gallery Just Watercolors. Watercolors by Judge Stephen E. and Annette Boswell. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through Sept 7. 106 N McDonough St., Jonesboro. 770-473-0848.

ArtSpot Remains to be Seen. Recent work by Danielle R. Lamberson. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 6. 704 McGruder St. 404-659-0088.

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 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.

Atlanta Financial Center All Things Natural: the Photography of Richard Gaskins. Nature photography. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 10. 3333 Peachtree Road. 404-816-9777.

Atlanta Photography Group Gallery Alternative Photography 2002. Group show by 33 artists including Corinne Adams, Rose Barron, Pam Moxley and Virginia Twinham Smith. Wed.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Sept 13. 660 9th St. 404-877-1144.

Aurora Coffee-L5P Rock ‘n’ Roll Photo Show. Exhibit of photographs of rock ‘n’ roll musicians from the ’60s and ’70s. Aug. 9-23. 468 Moreland Ave. 404-523-6856.

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.

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.

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

Eyedrum Strange Fruit. Artists of different backgrounds address mob violence. Featuring music by Chris Burroughs and violinist La Donna Smith. Forum, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., every Tuesday in August. Exhibit in response to Without Sanctuary. Aug. 9-31. 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. Aug. 9-28. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

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

Gallery On Main Hot Metals. Metal sculpture furniture and stain-glass by Atlanta artist Mike Smith. Tue., Wed., 12-6 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 12-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. Free. 3705 Main Street, College Park. 404-766-8002.

Gallery SKLO Memory of Time. Mixed media paintings lit from within by Rejine Halimi. Reception September 6, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept 28. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-9763.

Gallery V Wheel Thrown Stoneware. Featured stoneware artist Linda Martin. 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.

Genema Gallery Wanderings: Journeys Toward Home. A photography exhibit by Fiona Buttigieg sponsored by Women in Focus. Aug. 9-25. Christ Church Presbyterian, 81 Peachtree Park Drive. 404-687-0488.

Georgia State University School of Art & Design Stillpoint. Woven works by Katherine Gothreau. Closing reception Aug. 22, 6-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Aug. 23. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. 404-651-2257.

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. Aug. 9-Sept 6. Free. 659 Peachtree St. 404-897-1991.

Greenwich on Peachtree Gallerie Jon Whiddon. Neofolk acrylic on panel and mixed-media. Thur.-Sun., 12-7 p.m. Continues through Aug. 19. 2285 Peachtree Road, #303. 404-355-1135.

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.

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.

Icon Images and Icons. Tamara McElhannon returns with her imaginative paintings. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 30. 85 Poplar St. 404-827-0040.

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

Kubatana Moderne Shamanic MC. Kevin Sipp’s mixed-media art. Aug. 9-Sept 7. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-355-5764.

The Lowe Gallery 13th Anniversary Group Show. Aug. 9-24. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-8114.

Mable House Cultural Center 15th National Juried Exhibition. Juried group show of mixed-medias. Aug. 8-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. 770-819-3285.

Marcia Wood Gallery Drew Galloway. Mixed-media. Continues through Aug. 17. Daniel Troppy. 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. Aug. 9-15. Emory University School of Law, 1301 Clifton Road. 404-727-6823.

Momus Gallery Gymnasium. Photographs by Luke Smalley. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 30. Erik Gonzales and Rolfe Horn. Exhibits of paintings and photography by the artists. Aug. 9-14. 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. 404-633-9134.

Saltworks Gallery Aline Chapurlat. Exhibit of digital abstract pieces by the artist. Lisa Alembick: Thread Borne. Installation on how inanimate objects mold the psyche. In the Project Room. Wed.-Sat., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Sept 21. 635 Angier Ave. 404-876-8000.

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

Studioplex 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.

Suntrust Plaza Culture Shock: Works by Georgia’s Foreign-Born Artists. Group show of artists from around the world that call Georgia home including Anthony Ardavin, Fiona Buttigieg, Carmon Colangelo, Suk Ja Kang Engles, Arturo Lindsay and Angela Willcocks. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Oct. 18. 303 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Swan Coach House Gallery Family Dynasties: The Art of The Hafleys and The Bakers. Two Atlanta families of artists. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept 21. 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.

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

Vinson Gallery International Group Show. Original paintings and works on paper including Jeff Donovan, J.Z. Torre, Laura Spong, Mike Williams and Lynne Burgess. Wed., Thur., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-9 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-10 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. 119 E. Court Square, #100, Decatur. 404-370-1720.