Arts Agenda December 11 2002

?Classical Music
ASO Chanukah Celebration Boston’s Klezmer Conservatory Band with the ASO. Wed., Dec. 18, 8 p.m. $25-$39. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus * The Spirit of Light, world-diversity of holiday music by the 100-voice ensemble. Dec. 12, 8 p.m.; Dec. 13, 8 p.m.; Dec. 14, 8 p.m. $20-$40. Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road. 404-894-9600.

Brass Quintet The Gwinnett Philharmonic presents the Christmas themed performance. Tue., Dec. 17, 8 p.m. $10-$29.50. Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Arts Center, Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 404-249-6400.

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.

Lynn Evans Solo soprano performs sacred music, spirituals, traditional holiday music and other selections. Sat., Dec. 14, 7 p.m. $10. Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon. 678-656-8167.

?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. Christmas Party. Family improv with special guest Santa Clause. Sat., Dec. 14, 6 p.m. $5-$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. 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.

McDuff’s Irish Pub Open mike improv. Mondays. 56 E. Andrews Dr. 404-816-8008.

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 Ritch Shydner. Stand-up. Dec. 12, 8:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Dec. 15, 8 p.m. $12.50-$15. Continues through Dec. 14. 280 Hilderbrand Drive. 404-252-5233.

Red Light Cafe Rolin Comedy Calvalcade. Jeff Elkins, Colleen O’Hare and Dave Cummings, hosted by Gary Rolin. Sun., Dec. 15, 8:30 p.m. $5. 553 Amsterdam Ave. 404-874-7828.

StarTime’s Funny Farm Scotty k. Stand-up. Dec. 13, 9 p.m.; Dec. 14, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. $13.50. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 404-467-4242.

Uptown Comedy Corner 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. Ladies Night. Hosted by Magic Man of V-103. Thursdays, 9 p.m. Apollo Night w/ Nard. Featuring Honest John. Sundays. 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. Call for exact dates and times. $22-$63. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-817-8700.

Georgia Ballet Nutcracker. Dec. 13, 8 p.m.; Dec. 14, 11 a.m.,3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 3 p.m. $18-$27. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 770-425-0258.

Several Dancers Core * And the Emory University Dance Program present the Fall Fieldwork Showcase. Sun., Dec. 15, 7 p.m. $7. Several Dancers Core Studios, 133 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-373-4154.

Zoetic Dance Ensemble * Modern dance program, Flying by Fixes. Mon., Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Free. The Beam, 75 Glenwood Ave. 678-966-0253.

?Museums
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center * Face Time. Group photography show including Fiona Tan, Joe Lupo, Angela West and more. Atlanta Celebrates Photography. 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. 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.

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. Dec. 4- 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 * 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. Continues through Jan. 5. 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 * For This World and Beyond. African art from the Fred and Rita Richman collection. Mon.-Sat., 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.

Michael C. Carlos Museum 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 * 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, 8:30 p.m. $5. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Poets’ Cafe. Artist showcase with open mic for spoken word/poetry after performances. Dec. 17, 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 21, 6-8 p.m. Free. 1 Margeret Mitchell Sq. NE. 404-730-1896.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Musician’s Club Nikki Wade. Showcase # 3, “Free Your Erotic Soul.” Fri., Dec. 13, 8 p.m. $2-$7. 678-887-4647.

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 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
A Christmas Carol Dickens’ classic adapted from original storytelling version with four actors. Opens Dec. 13. Tue.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 22. $19.50-$24.50. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. 404-874-5299.

A Queer Carol Theatre OUTlanta presents a gay adaptation of the classic A Christmas Carol. Opens Dec. 13. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5. $12-$20. 7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-371-0212.

The Twelve Ways of Christmas Gibraltar Entertainment presents music and stories to celebrate the Christmas season. Opens Dec. 12. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 3 p.m. Continues through Dec. 14. $30-$35. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, 80 Forsyth St. 404-651-4727.

Wasting Time With Harry Davidowitz Danny Maseng presents his one-man play. Sat., Dec. 14, 8 p.m. $18-$100. Temple Emanu-El, 1580 Spalding Drive. 770-395-1340.

?Theater: Ongoing
Annie Barnbuster Musicals presents the musical. 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.

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. 29. $25-$31. Hertz Stage, Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

Chick & Boozy, Christmas Around the World A washed-up actor and an imp show how people around the world celebrate the holiday season. 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. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29. $16-$20. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. 404-876-9762.

Christmas Canteen 7th annual holiday USO review for the holiday. Sundays, 2 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 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. Sundays, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Thur., Fri., 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29. $17-$42. Alliance Theatre Company, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000.

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

The Geldings Jack in the Black Box Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a genital-free Western comedy. Top Shelf. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4. $12. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-589-8330.

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.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change * Horizon Theatre presents the musical comedy about dating, romance, marriage and more. 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.

It’s a Wonderful Life An original adaptation of Frank Capra’s holiday movie classic. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 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. Sundays, 5 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 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.

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. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 14. $$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. Sundays, 7 p.m.; Thur.-Sat., 8 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.

The Santaland Diaries * Holiday comedy adapted from David Sedaris’ story. 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.

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.

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.

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus Holiday classic. 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.

Yuletide Journey Family holiday musical. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Wed.-Sat., 8 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. 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 Experience the Discovery Zone. Collaborative works by painters Brett Knight, Dave Goetze, Ralph Craddock and Stewart Walker. Opening reception Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. Artist Talk 8:30 p.m. Dec. 16-23. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Apex Museum Shades of Art. Group show of works by emerging photographers, painters, jewelry makers, along with poets and musicians. Sat., Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m. Free. 135 Auburn Ave. 404-523-2739.

Atlanta Financial Center Contemplating Memory: Works by Lisa Hart. Mixed-media assemblages. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through March 13. 3333 Peachtree Road. 404-816-9777.

City Gallery East National Arts Program. 16th annual exhibition showcasing talents of municipal employees of the City of Atlanta and their families. Opening reception and awards ceremony Dec. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Jan. 3. City Hall East, First Floor, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-817-6983.

Cobb County Public Library Cobb Photographic Society. Open house and awards ceremony. Mon., Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. 266 Roswell St., Marietta. 770-528-2320.

Janke Studios 2nd Annual Winter Glass Festival. Glassblower exhibitions, beadmaking, and more. Sat., Dec. 14, 12-6:30 p.m. 659 Auburn Ave. 404-584-0305.

Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse * Eye Candy. Photographs by Harold Daniels. Thu., Dec. 12, 7-9 p.m. 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082.

Solomon Projects Variations on a Composition. Drawings by Susan Cofer. Opening reception Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Jan. 25. 1037 Monroe Drive. 404-875-7100.

Spence Art Gallery Willie Schofield. Abstract acrylic works. Opening reception Dec. 15, 2 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. 73-C Fairview Road, Stockbridge. 678-565-3034.

Vagabond Productions Paige Summers. Mural and portrait art. Thu., Dec. 12, 7-11 p.m. 850 Highway 54 East, Fayetteville. 770-460-8102.

?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 The Creative, Version 2.0. Works by graphic designers and painters Fahamu Pecou and Adrian Franks. Dec. 9-15. 64 Third St. 404-876-5436.

Art Farm Budapest and Beyond: A Collection of Art. Mixed media paintings by Melissa Herrington. Dec. 7-15. 835 Wylie St. 404-584-2078.

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. 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.

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. Thur., Fri., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Tue., Wed., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5. 1280 Peachtree St., Woodruff Arts Center. 404-733-5052.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Encyclomedia Building * DAMP!. Photographs by Josh Letchworth, mixed-media projects by Matt Frost. Dec. 7-Jan. 30. 1526-A DeKalb Ave. 404-527-3600.

Eyedrum Wall Drawings. Drawings by David Wilson. Small Gallery. 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.

Gallery at St. Edward A Double-Header. Multi-media works by Cyndi Marble and drawings, paintings and pastels by Marcia Kincaid. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 20. St. Edward Episcopal Church, 737 Moon Road, Lawrenceville. 770-963-6128.

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.

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse life.memory. Paintings and prints by Yun Lin. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31. Free. 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-417-2200.

Hammonds House Galleries Coded Memories. Paintings by Carl Williams. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 26. 503 Peeples St. 404-752-8730.

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

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

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

Kiang Gallery Schematics. New works on paper by Kay Hwang. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 25. Alex White. New works on paper and plexiglass. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Jan. 25. 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.

The Lowe Gallery Michael David, Todd Murphy. Photographs. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Dec. 30. 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 Timothy McDowell. Paintings. 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.

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.

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

MudFire Pottery Center Holiday Lights. Multi-artist show of ceramic arts. Dec. 4-24. 1441 Dresden Drive, Suite 250. 404-969-3260.

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.

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.

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

Sandler Hudson Gallery pairs. Paintings by Elizabeth Cain. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 11. Scott Belville. Paintings by the Athen-based artist. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 11. 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.

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

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.

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.