5 things to do: Moss gardening - August 21 2017
What’s happening in Atlanta today
Threads of Time: Tradition and Change in Indigenous American Textiles
Michael C. Carlos Museum - 571 S. Kilgo Circle N.E. Atlanta, GA 30322 $6-$8. 10 a.m.
Among the many indigenous communities of the Americas, many practiced and cultivated fiber arts. On Aug. 29, the Michael C. Carlos Museum will open its next exhibition, Threads of Time: Tradition and Change in Indigenous American Textiles. The collection will feature textile art from First Nations across the Americas, including ancient Andean, modern Andean, Panamanian and Guatemalan. The collection contains more than 700 samples, many of which will be on display for the first time.
Clouded
Mason Fine Art and Events - 415 Plasters Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30324 11 a.m.
Korean artists and artists of Korean descent present an exhibition in celebration of Korean independence. Amberly Hood, Daeun Kang, Daesup Song, Hwahyun Kim, Inkyeong Baek and Kaye Patton explore the theme “clouded,” a reference to Korean lore in which clouds embody all things ideal and enlightened. Dennis Campay, Stacie Rose, William Mize, Leonid Siveriver and Doug Foltz also have works on display. Opening reception: Fri., Aug. 18, 6-9 p.m.
Photographing water class
Atlanta School of Photography - 1135 Sheridan Road N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324 $25. 6 p.m.
Nature photographer Larry Winslett guides attendees through a crash course in perfecting water photography. Learn the details of location and perspective, direction and speed of water, camera settings, creative shutter choices, equipment choice and much more.
Moss gardening
Atlanta Botanical Garden - 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309 Free-$55. 7 p.m.
Annie Martin, nationally-recognized moss landscape designer and author of The Magical World of Moss Gardening (Timber Press, 2015), introduces the joys and environmental benefits of gardening with eco-friendly mosses at the Atlanta Botanical Garden as a featured speaker in the Alston Lecture Series.
Sammus, Sad Fish, Inyo, Newmoney, DJ Kale Svvick
529 - 529 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E. Atlanta, GA 30316 $7. 9 p.m.