5 things to do: Uncle Sam Wants You! World War I and the American Poster - September 08 2017

What’s happening in Atlanta today

Judgement Day 911

Gallery 874 - 874 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. N.W. Atlanta, GA Free. 10 a.m.

Nabil Mousa invites the public to work closely with him to create a mural derived from the social injustices toward the Arab-American community post the 9/11 attacks. The collaboration will encourage a progressive change in thought with awareness and community involvement.

 

Uncle Sam Wants You! World War I and the American Poster

Atlanta History Center - 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W. Atlanta, GA 30305 $11-$16.50. Noon.

In an effort to mobilize American sentiment and change public opinion on World War I, the American government tasked artists with creating “pictoral publicity” for a variety of war relief efforts such as recruiting, food, and conservation. Only a few of these posters still remain. Part of the American History Center’s World War I exhibition series, this exhibit features a look at the American poster campaigns of World War I.

 

Unleashing the Black Imagination

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History - 101 Auburn Ave. Atlanta, GA 30303 Free. Noon.

Brotherman series creator and illustrator, Dawud Anyabwile, celebrates the release of his graphic novel Brotherman Revelation in this multidimensional exhibit exploring alternative black mythology and cultural symbolism specifically within the comic book genre.

 

Repotting with Orchiata, Graham Ramsey

Atlanta Botanical Garden - 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309 Free. 8 p.m.

Learn why many orchid hobbyists and professional growers consider Orchiata to be the best bark medium available. This presentation will include how Orchiata is produced in New Zealand, quite an interesting story in itself. Graham Ramsey will discuss the many different sizes of Orchiata, and how a grower can determine which is best for his/her needs. The program is set up to engage members in discussion about both Orchiata and orchid repotting in general. In addition, as the Chair of the American Orchid Society Membership Committee, Graham will briefly discuss the benefits of AOS membership. Graham will also offer a special deal on Orchiata pallet orders.

 

Shakespeare on Draught presents: Much Ado About Nothing

97 Estoria - 727 Wylie St. S.E. Atlanta, GA 30316 Free. 8 p.m.

Join Shakespeare on Draught and Pabst Blue Ribbon for an Italian house party as they open up yet another keg of magically underrehearsed comedy, Much Ado About Nothing! The war is ended, the soldiers come home from the trenches, and memories of war give way to a life of endless parties and drunken soir̩es. The young Claudio and Hero fall madly in love, while worldly Benedick and fiery Beatrice reignite their own merry war of words. Luckily, their matchmaking friends have a plan to bring the two rivals together.