Arts Agenda December 04 2002

?Classical Music
Atlanta Feminist Women’s Chorus Winter Muses, holiday choral music. Sat., Dec. 7, 7 p.m. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 1790 LaVista Road. 770-438-5823. Sun., Dec. 8, 3 p.m. Georgia Institute of Technology. 770-438-5823.

Atlanta Recorder Society Holiday concert performing Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque holiday music. Sun., Dec. 8, 3-5 p.m. St. Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St. NE. 404-634-9955.

Christmas with the ASO Conductor William Fred Scott with the ASO Chorus, Gwinnett Young Singers, Morehouse College Glee Club for a yuletide concert. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 3 p.m. Continues through Dec. 14. $19-$52. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Mendelssohn’s “Trio in D minor”. Fri., Dec. 6, 12 p.m. Free. Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 S. Kilgo St. 404-727-4282.

Emory Wind Ensemble With director Scott Stewart. Thu., Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Free. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050.

GPC Wind Ensemble Michael McClary, conductor. Thu., Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Free. Marvin Cole Auditorium, Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive. 404-299-4270.

Itzhak Perlman * Solo violinist. Wed., Dec. 4, 8 p.m. $68.50. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive, Georgia Tech. 404-894-9600.

Yo-Yo Ma * The cellist performs Saint-Saens “Cello Concerto No. 1” and Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme”. Fri., Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Michael O’Neal Singers Handel’s Messiah. Dec. 6, 8 p.m.; Dec. 8, 3 p.m. $12-$15. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. 770-594-7974.

?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.

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.

The Punchline Brian Regan. Stand-up. Dec. 5, 8:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Dec. 7, 7 p.m.,9 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Dec. 8, 8 p.m. $22.50. 280 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

StarTime’s Funny Farm Jim Florentine. Stand-up. Dec. 6, 9 p.m.; Dec. 7, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. $13.50. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 404-467-4242.

Uptown Comedy Corner 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. Open-mic. Hosted by Tyler Craig from def jam. Wednesdays, 9 p.m. 2140 Peachtree Road. 404-350-6990.

The Vault Megga Mondays. Hosted by Dontee’ “The Donn Megga” Ray, combining live comedians and DJs. Mondays, 8 p.m. $7. 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.

Lelavision Dancer’s Collective presents 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. 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. Through Dec. 23. 535 Means St. 404-688-1970.

Atlanta History Center Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000. Permanent exhibit. 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. Continues through Jan. 12. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. 404-814-4000.

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. 29- Jan. 5. 441 Freedom Parkway. 404-331-0296.

High Museum of Art * 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. 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.

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. Sand Mandala Construction. Tibetan Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery construct a sand mandala for the healing of America. Wed.-Fri., 2-5:45 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 1-3:45 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20. Free. 4484 Peachtree Road. 404-364-8555.

Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking Holiday Paper Crafts. Family workshop to make paper crafts for the holidays. Sat., Dec. 7, 1-3:30 p.m. $7-$12. 500 Tenth St. 404-894-6663.

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

Borders-Stonecrest Verbal Textures. Hosted by Maurice Walker. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. Third Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m.; First Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Stonecrest Mall. 678-526-2550.

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.

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.

Gallery Bistro Spoken Word & more. Featured poets and djs. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. $3-$7. 4225 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur. 404-284-4300.

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.

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.

Mount Carmel Christian Church The Catacombs Coffeehouse. A meeting place for Atlanta beatniks, hippies, squares and music lovers to exchange views of art and music. Every other Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 12. 404-667-8391.

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.

Studioplex Soul Salsa. Open mic for all poets, singers, and songwriters. Every other Tuesday, 7 p.m. $5. 659 Auburn Ave. 404-523-4467.

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
Annie Barnbuster Musicals presents the musical. Opens Dec. 6. Fri., Sat., 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4. $10-$14. Cobb Playhouse and Studio, 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-3995.

Chick & Boozy, Christmas Around the World A washed-up actor and an imp show how people around the world celebrate the holiday season. Opens Dec. 6. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. $10-$20. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141.

A Child’s Christmas in Wales Theatre Gael’s musical adaptation of Dylan Thomas Christmas tale. Opens Dec. 6. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29. $16-$20. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-876-9762.

Fosse Musical tribute show to the choreographer Bob Fosse. Fri., Dec. 6, 8 p.m. $44.50. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive, Georgia Tech. 404-894-9600.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change * Horizon Theatre presents the musical comedy about dating, romance, marriage and more. Opens Dec. 6. Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 26. $20-$30. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-733-5000.

Le Malade Imaginaire Emory students perform this Moliere comedy, in French. Dec. 5, 8 p.m.; Dec. 6, 8 p.m. $2. Mary Gray Munroe Theater, Dobbs University Center, 605 Asbury Circle, Emory University. 404-727-6431.

The Santaland Diaries * Holiday comedy adapted from David Sedaris’ story. Opens Dec. 6. Mon., Tue., Thur., Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 8:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. $18-$20. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. 404-584-7450.

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus Holiday classic. Opens Dec. 5. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15. $10-$12. Southside Theatre Guild, 20 Campbellton St., Fairburn. 770-969-0956.

?Theater: Ongoing
All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare’s comedy about a woman trying to save a man she loves. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 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. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 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. Through Dec. 15. $25-$31. Hertz Stage, Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Christmas Canteen 7th annual holiday USO review for the holiday. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

It’s a Wonderful Life An original adaptation of Frank Capra’s holiday movie classic. 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.

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.

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.

The Magic Dreidels Jewish Theatre of the South presents a family Chanukah play by Jenna Zark. 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.

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

The 1940s Radio Hour 21st annual production of the perennial favorite of 40s music, songs and dancing. 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. 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.

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

The Poet and the Rent SmallTall Theater presents David Mamet’s comedy. Fridays, 6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 13. $5 donation. PushPush Theater, 1123 Zonolite Road. 404-892-7876.

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.

Season’s Greetings * David Sedaris’ stories adapted into a comedic play. 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. Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. $10. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. 770-663-8989.

A Taffeta Christmas, A 50’s Christmas Reunion Holiday rock and romp. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. 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. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 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
Aliya Gallery Childhood Revisited. Group show of paintings, including Dan Addington, C. Dawn Davis, Scott Hill, Duy Huynh, Mark Dylan Hyde, R. John Ichter. Opening reception Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 12-7 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 12-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28. 1402 N. Highland Ave. 404-892-2835.

Apache Cafe The Creative, Version 2.0. Works by graphic designers and painters Fahamu Pecou and Adrian Franks. Opening reception Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Artist Talk 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9-15. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Atlanta Artists Center Gallery Spiritual Renewal. Group show in various mediums by Atlanta Artists Club members. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4. 2979 Grandview Ave. 770-951-9287.

Atlanta College of Art Gallery Selected. Juried student exhibition. Opening reception Dec. 5, 5- 7:30 p.m. 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 Jan. 5. 1280 Peachtree St., Woodruff Arts Center. 404-733-5052.

Barbara Archer Gallery Art of the Samburu. Ethnic painting, metalwork, bowls and baskets; photographs by Katie Bollman. Opening reception Dec. 6, 6- 9 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21. 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 27. 404-815-1545.

First Existentialist Congregation Outside the Lines. Annual fine arts and crafts show, including visual arts, sculpture, ceramics and more. Dec. 6, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 470 Candler Park Drive. 404-378-5570.

Gallery SKLO Nature in Contrast. Contemporary photography by Jamie Hahn. Opening reception Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 31. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-350-9763.

Greenhood & Simoncelli Studio Intown Artists’ Studio Show and Sale. 11 local artists’ works including Nick Cook, Susie Duncan, Georgia Nagle, Kate Pendleton, David Vrooman. Dec. 6, 3-8 p.m.; Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 1198 Zonolite Road. 404-875-7175.

Kiang Gallery Schematics. New works on paper by Kay Hwang. Alex White. New works on paper and Plexiglas. Opening reception Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 25. 1923 Peachtree Road. 404-351-5477.

The Lowe Gallery Michael David, Todd Murphy. Photographs. Opening reception Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 30. 75 Bennett St., TULA Art Center. 404-352-8114.

Marcia Wood Gallery Timothy McDowell. Paintings. Opening reception Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 11. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-351-3930.

Saltworks Gallery Deanna Sirlin. Site-specific hybrid of painting and digital photography. Opening reception Dec. 7, 6-10 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 12-6 p.m. Continues through Feb. 8. 635 Angier Ave. 404-876-8000.

Sandler Hudson Gallery pairs. Paintings by Elizabeth Cain. Scott Belville. Paintings by the Athen-based artist. Opening reception Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 11. 1831 Peachtree Road. 404-350-8480.

Studio 106 Holiday Artist Studio Sale. Working artist studio with works by Tina Cox, Korey Gotoo, Mary Cote and guest artist Norma Jean Peters. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Little 5 Points Community Center, 1083 Austin Ave. 404-351-5231.

Studio Z Christmas Show. Group show of works by Shannon Goines, Julia Mahood, Barbara Rehg, Robin Shore, Margaret Zuliani, Cathy Ehrler. Dec. 6, 7-11 p.m.; Dec. 7, 12-3 p.m.; Dec. 13, 7-11 p.m. Allied Factory Lofts, 500 Means St. 404-368-2090.

Wood Is Wonderful Art Gallery Logan Kearse, Body & Soul. Figurative works relating physical to the spiritual. Opening reception Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 30. 2805-B East Point St., East Point. 404-209-9404.

?Visual Arts: Ongoing
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 Spiritual Prototypes: What is the blueprint for your existence?. Featuring works by artists Kevin Sipp and Roderic Williams. Dec. 2-8. $2. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Buckhead Library Paintings 2002. Paintings, drawings, inkjet by Anita Arliss. Tue., Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon., Wed., 10 a.m.-8 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.

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 Wall Drawings. Drawings by David Wilson. Small Gallery. Continues through Dec. 14. 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. 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.

Gallery 100 Picky, Picky. Student photography exhibit. Closing reception Dec. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 6. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5008.

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.

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. 28-Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Gilmer & Courtland St. 404-501-9160.

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

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.

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.

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. 75 Bennett St. 404-355-4180.

Monroe Art Guild Birth of an Idea. Works by K. Miles-Anderton. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 27. 205 S. Broad St., Monroe. 770-207-8937.

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.

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.

Pinckneyville Community Center New Southern Colours. Group show of paintings by Paulette Brown, Susan Redmond, Estelle Hart and Sallie Atkins. Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20. 4650 Peachtree Industrial Road, Norcross. 770-417-2200.

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

Robert Ferst Center for the Arts Imagining Nature. Photographs of Abe Ordover. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 9. 349 Ferst Drive, Georgia Tech. 404-894-9600.

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.

Small Business Services Paris Inspirations. Photographs from Pisconeri Workshops featuring Bill Bibb, Megan Miller, Donna Poor, Jen Siebels and others. Nov. 29-Dec. 18. The Stove Works, 112 Krog St., Suite 17. 404-525-4289.

Smyrna Public Library Diane Nichols. Acrylic works. Nov. 29-Dec. 15. 100 Village Green Circle, Smyrna. 770-431-2860.

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.

The Sportsman’s Gallery Art and the Animal. Group exhibit with over 120 works dealing with animals. Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. Aaron Building 309 E. Paces Ferry Rd. , Suite 120.

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. Continues through Dec. 30. 119 E. Court Square, #100, Decatur. 404-370-1720.

Williams-Payne House Paper Creations & Inspirations. Group show of paper works by Katy DeMent, Mariana DePetris, Nancy Fields and Janice Metzel. Thur.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 7. 6075 Sandy Springs Circle. 404-851-9101.

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.