Arts Agenda November 27 2002



?Classical Music
Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra Celebrating Jewish Musical Heritage including works of Dvorak, Mendelssohn. Sun., Dec. 1, 3 p.m. Free. Shearith Israel, 1180 University Drive. 770-924-3363.

Atlanta Wind Symphony Seasonal holiday music. Sun., Dec. 1, 3 p.m. $5-$10; free with donation of new toy. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell. 770-641-1260.

Itzhak Perlman * Solo violinist. Wed., Dec. 4, 8 p.m. $68.50. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St., Georgia Tech. 404-894-9600.

?Comedy
Blank Stage Studios Solid Comedy. BRIC Players improv comedy. Fridays, 8 p.m. $10. Renegade Players. Improv by the resident comedy troupe of the Blank Stage. Fridays, 10:30 p.m. $10. 107 Luckie St., third floor. 404-314-8142.

Dad’s Garage Theatre Comedy improv. Sundays, 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 10:30 p.m. $12. Lucky Yates Talk Show. With guests Monica Kauffman, Robert Spano and musical guest the Deluxe Vaudeville Orchestra. Nov. 30, midnight. $5, plus the roll of a die. Scandal. Improvised soap opera. Fridays, 10:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 21. $12. TheatreSports. Atlanta’s popular improv comedy show. Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. $12. 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

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 Jerry Farber. Stand-up. Nov. 27, 8:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Continues through Nov. 30. $10-$14. 280 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

StarTime’s Funny Farm Tanyalee Davis. Stand-up. Nov. 29, 9 p.m.; Nov. 30, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. $13.50. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 404-467-4242.

The Vault Megga Mondays. Hosted by Dontee’ The Donn Megga” Ray, combining live comedians and DJs. Mondays, 8 p.m. 3259 Roswell Road. 404-239-0202.

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
Atlanta Ballet Nutcracker. Opens Nov. 30. Call for exact dates and times. $22-$63. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

Dancer’s Collective Along with 7 Stages present Rhythm of the Landscape, a physical musical piece with choreography, video projections. Preview Nov. 29, opens Nov. 30. Thur., Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 7. $15-$20. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-523-7647.

?Museums
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center * Face Time. Group photography show including Fiona Tan, Joe Lupo, Angela West and more. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 23. 535 Means St. 404-688-1970.

Atlanta History Center Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000. Permanent exhibit. Reflections in Black: Smithsonian African American Photography. 120 photographers’ works with more than 300 images including works by J.P. Ball, Charles Stewart, Pat Ward Williams, Albert Chong and Carrie Mae Weems. Wild Things in the Quarry. Sculptures by Thomas Prochnow. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. $7-$12. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. 404-814-4000.

Atlanta International Museum Ecology, Economy, Equity: the Architecture of William McDonough & Partners. Architectural models, text panels, drawings, site plans and interactive stations. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower. 404-688-2467.

Carter Center American Originals: Treasures from the National Archives. Original documents of U.S.’s history including the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln. Nov. 20- Jan. 5. 441 Freedom Parkway. 404-331-0296.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Ancient Microworlds. High-magnification photographs that look at fossils. Mon.-Sun. Continues through May 1. $10-$12. 767 Clifton Road. 404-929-6400.

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. Inventing Santa: Art and Advertising. 18 paintings by Haddon Sundblom, illustrator who created Santa for Coca-Cola, as well as visual timeline of mass magazines shaping the holiday icon. The Mystique of Rene Magritte. Five works by the surrealist painter on loan from the Menil Collection in Houston. Paris in the Age of Impressionism: Masterworks from the Musee d’Orsay. More than 100 objects from the Musee d’Orsay collection including paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, works on paper and photographs. Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; First Thursday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Continues through March 16. $8-$15. 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4444.

High Museum of Art Folk Art & Photography Gallery * In Response to Place. Photographs from the Nature Conservancy’s Last Great Places. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4. Free. 30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. 404-577-6940.

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art Dale Chihuly. Glass art. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 8. $3-$5. 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. Treasures From the Royal Tombs of Ur. Traveling exhibition of Sumerian artifacts. 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 * Color, Culture, Complexity. Group show of works by 18 artists including Amalia Amaki, Bradley Bullock, Linda Hesh, Adia Millett, Robert B. Stewart. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 19. 1447 Peachtree St. 404-881-1109.

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Female Buddhas: Women of Enlightenment in Tibetan Mysticism. Tibetan tankga paintings. Tue.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 16. Free. 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-364-8555.

Spelman College Museum Of Fine Art Race in Digital Space. Group show of photography including Keith Piper, Sanford Biggers, Tana Hargest. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 22. 350 Spelman Lane. 404-215-2583.

The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Not Sold in Stores. Exhibit of homemade toys from troubled regions around the world including Africa, Asia, Latin America, East Timor, U.S. and Eastern Europe. Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. $4-$6. 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. 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.

Cafe Bunamore Soul Saturdays, N’tellect and the Eboni Poets. 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Liuns Lair Creators of This New Day. Arts exhibition including visual, spoken word, musical, theatrical and dance performances. Fri., Nov. 29, 7 p.m. Free. 660 Murphy Ave. 404-456-2447.

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

The Sequel Black Expressions. Open mic, spoken word and performance hosted by My Brothaz Keeper, showcasing GBLTQ youth of color. Sign up at 9:30 p.m., show begins at 10:30 p.m. 708 Spring St. 404-874-8125.

Sheraton Colony Square “Faust” Poetry Bash. Goethe-Institut Atlanta presents a reading/acting/mime experience in honor of Goethe’s Faust. Includes Bobby Box and his puppets and Dikran Tulaine as Mephisto. Tue., Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. 188 14th St. 404-892-2388, ext. 227.

The Village of Little Five Points Intimate Connections. Spoken word sessions and open mic. Live performances. Saturdays, 8 p.m. 1087 Euclid Ave. 404-525-5288.

?Theater: Openings
Christmas Canteen 7th annual holiday USO review for the holiday. Opens Nov. 29. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Dec. 22. $16-$20. Aurora Theatre, 3087-B Main St., Duluth. 770-476-7926.

A Christmas Carol * Atlanta’s perennial holiday favorite with Kenny Leon as Ebenezer Scrooge. Opens Nov. 28. Thur., Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29. $17-$42. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

A Christmas Carol Based on the classic Dickens tale. Call for exact times. $12-$14. Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-594-1020.

A Christmas Carol The Cobb Players present the holiday classic. Opens Nov. 30. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

A Day “In the Life” Impeccable Works Productions presents a drama about some African American same gender loving men. Nov. 26-28, 8 p.m. EarthLink Live, 1374 W. Peachtree St. 404-249-6400.

The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Comedic adaptation of the holiday classic. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 8. Newnan Community Theatre, 24 First Ave., Newnan. 770-683-6282.

Holiday on Thin Ice II * Short comedies focused on the holiday season. Opens Nov. 29. Mon.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. $12-$16. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

Homecoming Independent production of this dramatic, “controversial” play. Fri., Nov. 29, 8 p.m. $15-$20. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-822-9693.

It’s a Wonderful Life An original adaptation of Frank Capra’s holiday movie classic. Opens Nov. 30. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29. $12-$15. Class Act Theatre, 6 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 770-579-3156.

The Magic Dreidels Jewish Theatre of the South presents a family Chanukah play by Jenna Zark. Opens Nov. 27. Wed., Thur., Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. Continues through Dec. 8. $10-$12. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 770-395-2654.

The 1940s Radio Hour 21st annual production of the perennial favorite of 40s music, songs and dancing. Opens Dec. 3. Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5. $22-$32. The Alley Stage, Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

Nuncrackers Musical spoof of the classic ballet. Opens Nov. 29. Fri., Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15. $$12-$15. Main Street Theater, 115 North St., Griffin. 770-229-9916.

Season’s Greetings * David Sedaris’ stories adapted into a comedic play. Opens Dec. 2. Mon., Tue., 8 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 10:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. $12. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

The Sound of Music ACT1 presents the Rogers and Hammerstein musical. Opens Nov. 29. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. $10. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. 770-663-8989.

What Would You Do If Jesus Came To Your House? Comedy play with gospel music. Davage Auditorium. Sun., Dec. 1, 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. $5-$18. Clark Atlanta University, 223 James P. Brawley Drive. 770-323-2631.

?Theater: Ongoing
All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare’s comedy about a woman trying to save a man she loves. Sundays, 6:30 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 8. $19.50-$24.50. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

Anton Acts Out Synchronicity Performance Group present a series of Chekhov’s short works. Part of the Three Sisters Project. In repertory, call for exact dates and times. Sundays, 7 p.m.; Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 8. $15-$18. 7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-284-1151.

The Bench * World premiere from Atlanta comedy masters Larry Larson and Eddie Levi Lee. Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15. $25-$31. Hertz Stage, Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

The Geldings Jack in the Black Box Theatre Company presents a comedy about three cowboy brothers with gender issues. Top Shelf. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4. $12. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-589-8330.

Greetings A comedy/drama about a family during the holidays. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 1. $5-$12. Stellar Cellar Theatre, St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta. 770-218-9669.

Jane Eyre Adaptation by Julie Beckman of the Bronte classic. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 22. $20-$25. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St. 404-607-7469.

The Limousine Ride * Comedy about four former first ladies in the backseat of a limo. Sundays, 7 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through March 2. $23.50. Ansley Park Playhouse, 1545 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

Long-Johns * 45-minute long-form improv based upon audience suggestions. Top Shelf. Fridays, 12 a.m. Continues through Jan. 3. $1-$5. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

My Favorite Holiday World premiere of a holiday musical by Atlanta playwright Darrell Wofford. Sundays, 2 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 7. $12-$18. Neighborhood Playhouse, 430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur. 404-373-5311.

Peachtree Battle * World premiere of comedy/drama centering on a blueblood, Buckhead wedding. Sundays, 7 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through May 18. $23.50. Peachtree Playhouse, 878 Peachtree St. 404-875-1193.

Sanders Family Christmas Bluegrass gospel songs and musical theater for the holidays. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5. $22-$32. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.

The Spitfire Grill * Musical based upon the movie of the same title set in Gilead, Wisconsin. Sundays, 2 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 1. $16-$25. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. 404-584-7450.

A Streetcar Named Desire Cobb Players present the Tennessee Williams classic. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 1. $8-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

A Taffeta Christmas, A 50’s Christmas Reunion Holiday rock and romp. Sundays, 2:30 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 23. $14.50-$31. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260.

Three Sisters * Synchronicity Performance Group presents Anton Chekhov’s classic masterpiece. Part of the Three Sisters Project. In repertory, call for exact dates and times. Sundays, 7 p.m.; Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 8. $15-$18. 7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-284-1151.

Yuletide Journey Family holiday musical. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Dec. 22. $17-$23. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

?Visual Arts: Openings
Apache Cafe Spiritual Prototypes: What is the blueprint for your existence?. Featuring works by artists Kevin Sipp and Roderic Williams. Opening reception Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-8. $2. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Apex Museum Ms. Violet Adams-Gibson. Paintings. Sat., Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m. 135 Auburn Ave. 404-523-2739.

Gallery Of The Unitarian Universalist Congregation Congregation Members Exhibit. Group show of watercolors, acrylics, sculpture, fabrics, pastels and photography. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Continues through Jan. 2. 911 Cliff Valley Way. 404-634-5134.

Gallery V Imagery. Paintings by Martha Fisher. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 30. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. 770-649-7426.

Heaven Blue Rose Altogether Now. Group show by gallery artists. Opening reception Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4. 934 Canton Road, Roswell. 770-642-7380.

Liuns Lair Creators of This New Day. Arts exhibition including visual, spoken word, musical, theatrical and dance performances. Fri., Nov. 29, 7 p.m. Free. 660 Murphy Ave. 404-456-2447.

MudFire Pottery Center Holiday Lights. Multi-artist show of ceramic arts. Artists’ reception Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-24. 1441 Dresden Drive, Suite 250. 404-969-3260.

?Visual Arts: Ongoing
Abstein Gallery Articulations. More than 200 mixed media pieces by 20 Southern artists. Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 28. 558 14th St. 404-872-8020.

Afro Deco Gallery Saint, Arienne King-Comer, Diane Britton-Dunham, Naylon Mitchell. Paintings. Sundays, 1-4 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 12-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. 27 Waddell St. 404-222-9535.

Anne Irwin Fine Art Small Works Show. Landscape, figurative and still life paintings by 18 Southern artists. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 31. 55 Bennett St. 404-352-1855.

Apache Cafe Untitled. Interactive art evening featuring works by Rose M. Barron. Nov. 25-Dec. 1. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Art Institute of Atlanta Through Our Eyes. Travel photographs of England, Scotland and France. Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through Dec. 13. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 100 Embassy Road. 770-394-8300.

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. Continues through Dec. 21. Main St., Tucker. 770-723-1682.

The Art Place Student/Instructor Holiday Show & Sale. Paintings, pottery, prints and more. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15. 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-509-2700.

ART Station American Fine Craft Exhibition. Group show of fine crafts. Off the Edge Art. Folk art by Bob McGill. Member Juried Exhibition. Group mixed media show. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Continues through Jan. 26. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

Artistic Links Gallery Dat 70s Show. Acrylic sculpture, paintings by Jody Harris. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Jan. 15. 439 Edgewood Ave. 404-688-7942.

Artrages Sandy Lent trunk show. Blown dichoric glass jewelry. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 7. 2850 Paces Ferry Road. 770-432-4888.

Arts For All Gallery Dreams & Nightmares. Group show of work by the Hillside Photographers. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 8. 57 Forsyth St. 404-221-1270, ext. 202.

ArtSpot Triple Point. Featuring Travis T. Pack, Grady Haugerud and Ashley Benton. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 6. 704 McGruder St. 404-659-0088.

Artwalk at Lenox My Home Town. Annual holiday show focusing on works of art ages 6-18. Nov. 20-Jan. 5. Lenox Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road. 404-233-6767.

Atlanta Botanical Garden Mary Engel. Exhibit of sculptures by the artist in the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Children’s Garden. Tue.-Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Dec. 12. 1345 Piedmont Ave. 404-351-3930.

Atlanta Financial Center In Italy: 30 Years of American Photographers in Italy. Group exhibit including Mary Sayer Hammond, Robert Nix, Richard Tichiich, Stephen A. Scheer, Ben Reynolds and others. South Tower Lobby. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 11. 3333 Peachtree Road. 404-816-9777.

Atlanta Photography Group Gallery Southern Photographers 2002. Group show of Southeastern photographers work. Wed.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 24. TULA Art Center, 75 Bennett St., B-1. 404-605-0605.

Ayutthaya Gallery Tribal Textiles. Textiles from central and southeast Asia. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 30. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. 404-888-6682.

Ballroom Studios Objectivescapes. Sculpture by Jeannette Dorsey. Sat., Sun., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15. 107 Luckie St., 2nd floor. 404-522-2709.

Bank of America Plaza Infinite Views: Paintings by Josephine Bloodgood. West Lobby. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Continues through Feb. 6. 600 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Buckhead Library Paintings 2002. Paintings, drawings, inkjet by Anita Arliss. Mon., Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tue., Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 269 Buckhead Ave. 404-814-3500.

The Center for AIDS and Humanity Bloodworks: an Exploration of Sexual Attraction in the Age of AIDS. Drawings by Robert Sherer washed in human blood. Mon.-Fri., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20. 159 Ralph McGill Blvd. 404-874-7926.

Church of the Atonement-Episcopal The Italian Series. Scenes from Tuscany by Carolyn Mann. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 5. 4945 High Point Road, Sandy Springs. 404-252-3324.

City Gallery East Crossing Over. Group show with works by Larry Jens Anderson, Lisa hart, R. Land, Kara Walker and others. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 29. City Hall East, First Floor, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-817-6983.

City Issue New Photographs. Works by Kathryn Kolb, Yvonne Boyd, Craig Bromley and Steve Thackston. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Nov. 30. 2825 Peachtree Road. 404-262-3500.

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. 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.

Eyedrum Transforming. Multimedia group show of 18 artists including Todd Carroll, Sara Hornbacher, Praj Jayavant and Cecelia Kane, curated by Jen Vanderpool. Wed., Fri., Sat., 12-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 8. 404-522-0655.

Fay Gold Gallery Zoe Hersey, Thomas Ostenberg, Heidi Zumbrun. Paintings by Hersey, sculpture by Ostenburg and photographs by Zumbrun. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 28. 764 Miami Circle. 404-233-3843.

The Forum Daughters of the New World. 12 women artists exhibit works on spirituality including Brooke Colella, Dorothy G. Gautier, Karen Woodward. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29. 1710 DeFoor Ave. 404-591-3814.

Galerie Timothy Tew Heads. Paintings and sculpture by Kimo Minton, paintings by Stephanus Heidacker and works from the Estate of Otto Neumann. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 20. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-869-0511.

Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus Harold Washington City College Faculty Exhibition. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 2. 555 North Indian Creek Drive. 404-299-4270.

Georgia State University School of Art & Design girl. Group show of works by Sadie Benning, Elizabeth Fleming, Sarah Hobbs, Amanda Klingloff and others. In conjunction with Youth Art Connection Gallery. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 6. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. 404-651-2257.

Georgia State University Student Center La Realidad y el Deseo. Mixed media work by Marco Osvaldo Razo and photographs by Wendy Phillips. Nov. 19-Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Gilmer & Courtland St. 404-501-9160.

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Expressions of Expressions. Colored pencil and pen and ink by Dena Leigh Frizzell. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 2. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-417-2200.

House Of Colors Gallery Louis, Durot, Ines Ebrenz, Marjorie Moran. Paintings. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 29. 34 Irby Ave. 404-233-6738.

Jackson Fine Art Catch and Release. Photography of David Hilliard. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 11. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave. 404-233-3739.

Kiang Gallery Sky River Group. Paintings by Pat Steir. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 30. 1923 Peachtree Road. 404-351-5477.

Knoke Fine Arts Agnes Richmond. Retrospective of the artist’s Gloucester years (1870-1964). Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20. 25 Alexander St., Suite 1, Marietta. 770-514-1766.

Kubatana Moderne All That Jazz. Collage works by Sam Nhlengethwa. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 30. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-355-5764.

The Lowe Gallery Joseph Riera I Arago, Jason Murphy, Kevin Sonmor. New paintings, sculpture and works on paper by Arago, paintings by Murphy and Sonmor. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 29. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-8114.

Macon & Company Fine Art Sabiha Mujtaba. Studio furniture in wood. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 30. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 109. 404-603-9122.

Marcia Wood Gallery Work on Paper. Group exhibit of drawings, photography, prints and mixed media including work by David Baerwalde, Ruth Laxson, Alan Loehle, Timothy McDowell and others. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 30. 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. 450 Auburn Ave. 404-331-5190.

Matre Gallery Giants. Steve Penley paintings. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 10. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-8399.

Modern Primitive Gallery Mary Klein. Paintings. Tue.-Sun., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 1393 North Highland Ave. 404-892-0556.

Momus Gallery Contemporary Masters Exhibition. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 14. Tamara Rafkin. Photographs in conjunction with works by Ray Charles White. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 28. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Opus One La Femme Rouge. Series of nudes by Carolynn Mann also featuring Gabriela Ibarra, Dmitry Proshkin and Gwen Fox. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 28. 75 Bennett St. 404-352-9727.

Reinike Gallery Passage. Paintings by Charles H. Reinike III. Opening recepetion Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. 789 Miami Circle. 404-364-0490.

Roswell Visual Arts Center & Gallery Portrait Society of Atlanta Juried Members’ Exhibition. Portraits by national artists in a variety of media. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 13. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770-594-6122.

Sandler Hudson Gallery Trace II. Drawings by Allison Stewart. Recent Work. Photographs by Fernando La Rosa. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 30. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

Schatten Gallery A Long Look Homeward. Photographs, detailed narrative text and video clips concerning Tibetans living in exile. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 31. 540 Asbury Circle. 404-727-6280.

The Showcase School Southern Hemispheres. Photographs by Owen Jones. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 5. 1135 Sheridan Rd.

Solomon Projects * Small Deaths. Paintings and still-lifes, along with an animated short. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 7. 1037 Monroe Drive. 404-875-7100.

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 * True Colors: Meditations on the American Spirit. Works in response to Sept. 11 including Benny Andrews, Alan Campbell, Richard Estes, Sam Gilliam, Red Grooms, David Levinthal, Roy Lichtenstein, Sally Mann, Steven Penley, Robert Rauschenberg and Faith Ringgold, among others. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3. 303 Peachtree St. 404-816-9777.

Swan Coach House Gallery Little Things Mean a Lot. 100 small art works in all forms. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 12. 3130 Slaton Drive. 404-266-2636.

Trinity Gallery Miniature Show. Group show featuring more than 50 gallery artists. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-237-0370.

Vespermann Glass Gallery Millinery in Glass. Glass hats of Brian Brenno. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 31. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-266-0102.

Vinson Gallery Head Over Heels. Paintings of shoes by J.Z. Torre. Sundays, 12-6 p.m.; 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. Continues through Nov. 30. 119 E. Court Square, #100, Decatur. 404-370-1720.

Youth Art Connection Gallery girl perfect. A collaboration with the GSU School of Art & Design with 12 teenage girls creating their own “girl perfect” environment. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 20. 63 Auburn Ave. 404-614-6233.