Arts Agenda September 04 2002



?Classical Music
The Choir of Trinity College Director Richard Marlow conducts the choral concert from the Cambridge, England, choir. Sun., Sept. 8, 7 p.m. $10-$20. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree Street Northeast. 404-873-7620.

?Comedy
Atlanta Civic Center Sinbad. The stand-up comedian performs for the Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend sponsored by Sisters by Choice. Sat., Sept. 7, 8 p.m. $40. 395 Piedmont Ave. NE. 404-249-6400.

Dad’s Garage Theatre Comedy improv. Sundays, 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 10:30 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.

Dave & Buster’s, Marietta Laughing Matters. Improv. Fri., Sept. 6, 8 p.m. $10. 2215 D&B Drive. 404-225-5000.

Eddie’s Attic Funny Things in the Attic. Featuring Dammitt Jim, Brian Bannon, RT Steckle, Alyssa Barnett, Jeffrey Powell. Tue., Sept. 10, 8 p.m. $8. 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976.

Funny Farm Comedy Club Laughing Matters. Improv comedy. Wed., Sept. 4, 8:30 p.m. $10. Rik Roberts. Stand-up. Sept. 6; Sept. 7. 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.

Manuel’s Tavern Laughing Matters. Improv. Sat., Sept. 7, 8 p.m. $10. 602 N. Highland Ave. 404-225-5000.

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 Rob Cleveland. Stand-up. Wed., Thur., 8:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sept. 8, 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 7. $10-$14. 280 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

PushPush Theater BibliO’Malley. Atlanta improvisers produce spontaneous comedy scenes based on books brought in by the audience. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21. $12. 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Roxy Theatre Tom Ryan. Stand-up. Fri., Sept. 6, 9 p.m. $10. 3110 Roswell Road. 404-233-7699.

Uptown Comedy Corner Open-mic. Hosted by Tyler Craig from def jam. Wednesdays, 9 p.m. Ladies Night. Hosted by Magic Man of V-103. Thursdays, 9 p.m. Apollo Night w/ Nard. Featuring Honest John. Sundays. Open-mic. Blacktop Circus, Shawty Shawty Amatuer Night. Tuesdays, 9 p.m. 2140 Peachtree Road. 404-350-6990.

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.

?Dance
Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company * Using ropes and bungee cords, the company challenges traditional dance forms. Sept. 6, 8 p.m.; Sept. 7, 8 p.m. $25-$45. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, 80 Forsyth St. 404-651-4727.

?Museums
Atlanta History Center Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000. Permanent exhibit. 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 A Breeze from the Gardens of Persia: New Art from Iran. Group exhibit of 54 artists including paintings, calligraphy and drawings from Iran. In conjunction with the GSU School of Art & Design Galleries. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 11. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower. 404-688-2467.

The Dalton Gallery No Agenda but Their Own: a Decade of Work by Women Artists. Group exhibit of works by Bo Zhang, Susan Cofer, Angela West, Shelia Turner, Piper Warlick and others. Opening reception Sept. 5, 7-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 19. Dana Fine Arts Building, Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur. 404-471-5361.

Georgia Museum of Art At Home and Abroad: Japan and Japonisme. Romantics and Revolutionaries. Regency portraits from the national gallery in in London. Sundays, 1-5 p.m.; Tue., Thur.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29. $1 suggested donation. 90 Carlton St., University of Georgia, Athens.

High Museum of Art * Beyond Surrealism: Selections from the Permanent Collection. Featured works by Frank Lloyd Wright, Josef Hoffman, Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Paul Frankl and Alexander Girard. Building the Collection: American Sculpture. Mid-19th to the mid-20th century sculpture and installations including works by John Rogers, William Zorach, Paul Manship and Henry Kirke Brown. Continues through Nov. 3. The Mystique of Rene Magritte. Five works by the surrealist painter on loan from the Menil Collection in Houston. Continues through Dec. 1. 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. Remembering New York: Photographs of Wolf Von Dem Bussche. The portfolio of Homage to Kertesz, featuring images of the World Trade Center. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. 15, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 15. $4-$8, free on Sept. 11. 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4444.

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. 29-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. Mel Bochner: If the Color Changes. Monoprints and paintings. Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Jan. 26. $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.

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

?Spoken Word
Apache Cafe * Free Forum Exchange. Spoken-word, poetry, performance art and various musical acts. Hosted by Son-Christopher. Sundays, 9 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.

Barnes & Noble Norcross Open Mic Poetry. Read original work or that of a favorite poet. Second Sunday of every month, 3 p.m. 5141 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross. 404-209-4244.

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.

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 Spoken Word with Samantha Barrow. Sun., Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m. 1189 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0304.

Cool Beans Coffee Roasters Open Mic. Spoken word. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Free. Open-mic. First and third Wednesday of every month. 31 Mill St., Marietta. 770-367-5000.

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.

Dan Starks Lounge Wednesday Wordplay. Spoken word and open-mic, hosted by YaYa. Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. $5. 4203 Snapfinger Wood Drive, Decatur. 404-286-0660.

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

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

Haze * RaSessions After Dark. Forum to express, expose, network and showcase poetry, art, music with featured poets. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Continues through March 22. Free. 40 7th St. 404-249-8900.

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.

Lake Harbin Diner Wordz. Spokenword, poetry, open-mic, improv. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Continues through March 22. 6265 Maddox Road, Morrow. 770-994-6728.

N’jea She Speaks. ShePoetsCollective presents a spoken word event focusing on women loving women. Mondays, 8:30 p.m. $3-$5. U-N-I Verse. Amir Sulaiman presents a spokenword open-mic. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Free, donations accepted. From Behind the Mask. Interactive spoken word, poetry, prose, comedy, music, open-mic. Fridays, 8 p.m. $4. 753 Edgewood Ave. 678-701-1580.

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
Da Theatre Gael’s production of Hugh Leonard’s Tony Award-winning comedy. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 6. $16-$20. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

George Washington Slept Here Polk Street Players present the dinner theater. Dinner at 7 p.m. first and second Sat. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sept. 12, 8 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2 p.m. Continues through Sept. 22. $5-$12. Stellar Cellar Theatre, St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta. 770-218-9669.

Parallel Lives Comedy based on the Kathy and Mo Show. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 4 p.m. Continues through Sept. 28. $15-$18. Onstage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-897-1802.

The Servant of Two Masters Goldoni’s slapstick comedy. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 6. $12-$15. Class Act Theatre, 6 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 770-579-3156.

Smokey Joe’s Cafe 50s musical review. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29. $12-$18. Neighborhood Playhouse, 430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur. 404-373-5311.

Ten Little Indians Off Off Peachtree Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s murder mystery. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21. $5-$10. Dorsey Studios & Theatre for the Performing Arts, 3593 Clairmont Road. 404-943-0031.

There’s Not a Friend! D&F Productions presents the gospel musical. Sat., Sept. 7, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. $15-$20. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 770-528-8450.

We the People, Telling Hour Story! Performance art and storytelling by Francine Mar’chelle. Sept. 6, 8 p.m.; Sept. 8, 6 p.m. $10-$12. Youngblood Gallery, 629 Glenwood Ave. 404-589-4682.

?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.

Bring In ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk * Musical mix of tap, hip-hop, blues and percussion starring Savion Glover. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29. $17-$49. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

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.

Godspell Musical based on the Gospel of St. Matthew. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 19. $12-$18. Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

Peachtree Battle * World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Sundays, 7 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through March 9. $23.50. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

The Peasant’s Bible * Italian playwright Dario Fo’s spoof of the book of Genesis. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 8. $10-$20. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-523-7647.

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 Taming of the Shrew Shakespeare’s play about the battle of the sexes. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29. $19.50-$24.50. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

?Visual Arts: Openings
Aliya Gallery Sanctuary. Paintings and mixed-media by Dan Addington and Carl A. Linstrum. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Thur., 12-7 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 12-10 p.m. Continues through Sept. 27. 1402 N. Highland Ave. 404-892-2835.

Apache Cafe Art Mondays - Natural Fibers. Textile works by artist Madison and Lauren Rice. Opening reception Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. Artist Talk 8:30 p.m. Group art stations, DJ’s, nude figurative drawing session & dinner. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Sept. 15. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Art Maverick Studios Commercial Free. Group show of works by Stephen Bise, Rhett Amick, Mary Farmer and others. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Main St., Tucker.

Arts For All Gallery Imaginings: Selected Georgia Artists. Juried exhibit of works by Georgia artists including Sarah Hatch and Catherine McIntire. Opening reception Sept. 5, 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 20. 57 Forsyth St. 404-221-1270, ext. 202.

artshow Batter. Painting, photography and installations by Ann Stalemark. Opening reception Sept. 6, 7-11 p.m. Thur.-Sat., 6-9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 12. 314 N. Highland Ave. 404-524-1244.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery Art Show. A new show on the second week of each month with works in various mediums by members of the gallery. The works are judged by local artists and instructors. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sept. 14, 1-4 p.m. Continues through Sept. 13. 2979 Grandview Ave. 770-951-9287.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Ebb and Flow. Three-dimensional multi-media box collages by Peter Riedel. Opening reception Sept. 6, 7-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 4. 980 Briarcliff Road. 404-872-5338.

City Gallery Chastain Night and Day Sculpture and installations by Christopher Sancomb. Opening reception Sept. 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m. City Gallery Chastain, 135 W. Wieuca Road. 404-257-1804.

Dana Gallery Strawberry Fields. Watercolor, collage and oils by Carol Jean Wheeler. Reception Sept. 28, 3-6 p.m. Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Oct. 31. 12655 Birmingham Highway, Alpharetta. 770-777-1707.

Eyedrum New Cry. Paintings by Judy Rushin. Opening reception Sept. 5, 6-8 p.m. Wed., Fri., Sat., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 25. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

Georgia State University School of Art & Design A Breeze from the Gardens of Persia: New Art from Iran. Group exhibit of 54 artists including oils, watercolors, drawings, miniature paintings and calligraphy from Iran. Also held at Atlanta International Museum. Opening reception Sept. 5, 6-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 11. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. 404-651-2257.

Kennesaw State University Fine Art Gallery On/Off/Over the Edge. American Print Alliance presents a group show of prints. Opening reception Sept. 5, 7-9 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wed., Thur., 7-9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 10. Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-499-3223.

Modern Primitive Gallery What Grows Wild. Paintings by Tracey Lane. Opening reception Sept. 5, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept. 24. 1393 North Highland Ave. 404-892-0556.

Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore Matt Hughes. Paintings, drawings and prints by the science fiction and fantasy artist. Opening reception Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 30. 5531 Roswell Road. 404-255-5207.

Sacred Grounds Coffee Amy Hutsell. Solo show of works. Opening reception Sept. 5. Thu., Sept. 5. 510 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-588-0666.

Swissotel Color Abounds. Paintings by Lese Corrigan. Thu., Sept. 5, 5-7 p.m. 3391 Peachtree Road. 404-365-6444.

Thomas Deans & Company, Fine Art Henry Moore: the Graphics Portfolios. Original lithographs and etchings. Opening reception Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 8. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-3778.

?Visual Arts: Ongoing
Apache Cafe Art Mondays — Shades of Art. Functional works by artist Violet Gibson and Michelle Keith. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 8. $2 donation. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Art Institute of Atlanta Alumni Showcase. Group show of graphic design, interior design, multimedia and photographic imaging. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through Sept. 7. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 100 Embassy Road. 770-394-8300.

The Art Place Francine Stowe. Media textile creations using patchwork, needlework, quilting, painting and embroidery. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 27. 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-509-2700.

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. 20. 704 McGruder St. 404-659-0088.

Artwalk at Lenox A Sense of the City: Five Photographers’ Perspectives of Atlanta. Photography by Tova Rose Baruch, Thomas Tulis, Shelia Turner, Ilia Varcev, Mark Wolfe. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m. Continues through Nov. 10. Lenox Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road. 404-233-6767.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery Shine On. Works of art in various mediums by Atlanta Artists 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Clarkston Fine Arts Gallery Art Exhibition. Georgia Perimeter faculty art show. Aug. 29-Sept. 18, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 555 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston. 404-299-4136.

Exchange Gallery America’s Backyard: Our History Assembled. Exhibit of found objects and ceramic sculpture by Omar Thompson. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept. 21. 750 Kalb St. 404-215-0467.

The Forum Art for Art’s Sake. Benefit exhibition and auction for the Atlanta Artist’s Center. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 6. 1710 DeFoor Ave. 404-591-3814.

Gallery On Main Metals Extended. Presentation of steel sculpture furniture and stained glass by Mike Smith. Saturdays, 12-5 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 12-8 p.m.; Tue., Wed., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 31. 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 Touches of Autumn. Watercolors by Carole Poole. Visions in Black & White. Photography by Owen Jones. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 30. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. 770-649-7426.

Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus Faculty Show. Group show of GPC Visual Arts Faculty. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 18. 555 North Indian Creek Drive. 404-299-4136.

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. 29-Sept. 6. Free. 659 Peachtree St. 404-897-1991.

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. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 5. 934 Canton Road, Roswell. 770-642-7380.

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.

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.

Java Monkey From President to Pope. Paintings by Nick A. Demos. Demonstrations every Sun. 6-7:30 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 29. 205 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-378-5002.

Kubatana Moderne Shamanic MC. Kevin Sipp’s mixed-media art. Aug. 29-Sept. 7. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-355-5764.

Mable House Cultural Center Cuban American Exhibit. South Cobb Arts Alliance presents this exhibit of various works. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 20. 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. 770-739-0189.

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Searching for the Inner Jew. Sculpture by Leonard Piha. Meet the artist September 19, 8 p.m. In conjunction with The Jewish Festival, August 25, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 29-Oct. 22. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 770-395-2654.

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. 450 Auburn Ave. 404-331-5190.

Maze Gallery SINNERS and SAINTS. Two and three-dimensional art including Susan Ashley, Trisha Bazemore, Jim Bell, Markus Maze. Sat., Sun., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Sept. 15. 600 Arnold St. 770-479-9617.

Moving Spirits Studios & Gallery Ephemerata: Fragmented Images of the Natural World. A photography exhibit by Jan Kapoor sponsored by Women in Focus. Aug. 29-Sept. 20. 1025 Edgewood Ave. 404-523-1647.

Pinckneyville Community Center Past and Present. Paintings by Lala Mulherin Street and her students. 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.

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.

Roswell Visual Arts Center & Gallery Georgia Watercolor Society Member’s Exhibition 2002. Watercolors by Society’s national artists. 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.

Sacred Grounds Coffee What’s Left. Exhibition of works by Bart Galloway. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 2-29. 510 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-525-2331.

Saltworks Gallery Aline Chapurlat. Exhibit of digital abstract pieces. Richard Melvin and Hope Hilton. Collections of paintings. Wed.-Fri., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21. 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.

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

Studioplex The Long Walk to Freedom: Portraits of Civil Rights Activists Then and Now. A photographic 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.

Trinity Gallery Connie Imboden. Photography. Continues through Sept. 21. Michael Childers. Photography. 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.

Wood Is Wonderful Art Gallery Of Beauty and Magic: Paintings by Zalika. Artwork by Zalika Amadi. Opening reception Sept. 6, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 30. 2805-B East Point St., East Point. 404-209-9404.