Arts Agenda October 07 2000

Dance
ATLANTA BALLET performs Michael Pink’s production of Romeo and Juliet, based on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. Oct. 6-15. Oct. 6 and 11-14 at 8 p.m., Oct. 7 at 2 and 8 p.m., Oct. 8 at 2 and 7 p.m., Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. $10-$50. 404-817-8700.
Music
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performs Schumann’s Symphony No. 3: Rhenish, Berg’s Lyric Suite and Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Conductor Daniel Harding welcomes guest pianist Olli Mustonen. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Oct. 5-7. 8 p.m. $96-$804. 404-733-4800.
AUDRA MCDONALD Enjoy an evening of music with the Tony Award-winning soprano as part of the Rialto Center Signature Series. The Rialto Center for Performing Arts, Georgia State University, 80 Forsyth St. Oct. 7. 7:30 p.m. $45-$60. 404-651-4727.
CCSU FACULTY SERIES The music department faculty performs a free concert of German Romantic music, featuring Beethoven’s An die ferne Geliebte, Hugo Wolf’s Keller Lieder, and more. Spivey Hall, Clayton College & State University, 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow. Oct. 6. 8:15 p.m. 770-960-2109.
CUBANISMO The 14-piece orchestra performs its intoxicating mix of Latin music in concert. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, Georgia Tech, 349 Ferst Drive. Oct. 6. 8 p.m. $30-$36. 404-894-2787.
DMITRI HVOROSTOVSKY The Russian baritone sings works by Tchaikovsky, Glinka and Rachmaninov, as well as Petersburg by Georgii Sviridov. The concert kicks off the 10th anniversary season at Spivey Hall, Clayton College & State University, 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow. Oct. 7. 8:15 p.m. $40-$60. 770-961-3683.
EROICA TRIO The concert features music by pianist Erika Nickrenz, violinist Adela Peña and cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, Georgia Tech, 349 Ferst Drive. Oct. 4. 8 p.m. $26-$32. 404-894-2787.
KEIKO MATSUI The internationally acclaimed composer/keyboardist returns to perform a jazz concert. Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, Georgia Tech, 349 Ferst Drive. Oct. 7. 8 p.m. $35. 404-894-2787.
ROBERT MIRABAL & CO. The Native-American flutist and composer from Taos Pueblo performs in concert at the Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, Georgia Tech, 349 Ferst Drive. Oct. 5. 8 p.m. $22-$28. 404-894-2787.
URSULA OPPENS The pianist performs in concert with Thamyris, a local contemporary chamber ensemble. She will play works by Elliot Carter and Frederic Rzewski. Special guest Rzewski will join her on the piano. Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Road, Emory. Oct. 8. 4 p.m. $20. 404-727-5050.
Theater: openings
BERMUDA AVENUE TRIANGLE Stage Door Players Theatre presents the adult comedy following the adventures of two widows whose daughters move them to Las Vegas to share a condo. 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Oct. 6-29. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10-$16. 770-396-1726.
THE CANTERVILLE GHOST Cobb Community Playhouse presents Oscar Wilde’s tale of an American family who moves into an old English manor with a temperamental ghost. 2060 Lower Roswell Road. Oct. 6-28. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $8-$12. 770-565-3995.
DOCTOR FAUSTUS The Atlanta Shakespeare Co. presents Christopher Marlowe’s classic tale of devils, soul pacts and the doctor’s fate. The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. Oct. 7-29. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 6:30 p.m. $10-$24.50. 404-874-5299.
FAITH COUNTY Centerstage North Theatre presents a Southern comedy by Mark Landon Smith. The Art Place-Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Oct. 6-21. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. $10-$14. 770-529-3636.
THE LEARNED LADIES Oglethorpe students present Molière’s classic comedy translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur. Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road, Oglethorpe. Oct. 4-7. 8 p.m. $5. 404-504-1074.
Theater: continuing
2ND BASE COMEDY TROUPE Startime Dinner Theatre presents the improvisational, musical and sketch comedy group to perform mature shows for those 18 years old and up. Audience participation is the norm. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Saturdays. 10:30 p.m. $5. 770-924-3220.
A FEW GOOD MEN Square Globe Theatre presents Aaron Sorkin’s courtroom drama about two Marines charged with the death of a fellow Marine. 158 Cherokee St., Marietta. Through Oct. 21. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $10-$12. 770-425-0640.
BLACKTOP CIRCUS COMEDY TROUPE The nation’s only African-American improv comedy troupe performs weekly shows at the Uptown Comedy Corner, 2140 Peachtree St., Suite 320. Tuesdays. 9 p.m.-midnight. $8. 404-350-6990.
COMEDY RESPONSE UNIT The group performs its brand of innovative improv at the Red Chair Theatre, 662 11th St. Fri. and Sat. 9:30 p.m. $7. 404-872-HAHA.
DINNER WITH FRIENDS Alliance Studio Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about marriage and friendship in the modern world. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Through Oct. 15. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2:30 and 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $21-$27. 404-733-5000.
DISHMAN: A ONE MAN SHOW Mark Landers performs a free comedic tale of anal obsession. 33 Step Theatre, Comedy Park, 200 Auburn Ave. Ongoing. Tues. and Fri.-Sun. noon. 404-522-5208.
THE EXACT CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE Art Station Theatre presents Joan Vail Thorne’s comedy about a Southern matron, her middle-aged son and the women who dare to come between them. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. Through Oct. 29. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $15-$21. 770-469-1105.
FENCES Theatre Arts Guild at Georgia Perimeter College presents August Wilson’s drama about a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who blames society for the fence that encloses him. Studio Theatre, Clarkston campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive. Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 5-8. 8 p.m. $10. 404-299-4270.
FREE PARKING Dad’s Garage Theatre Co. presents a new sketch comedy show that will delight and alarm you. 280 Elizabeth St., Suite C-101. Through Dec. 15. Fri. 10:30 p.m. $10. 404-523-2144.
GREASE Neighborhood Playhouse presents the rockin’ musical about the wise-cracking teens at Rydell High. 430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur. Through Oct. 15. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$18. 404-373-5311.
THE ILLUSION Actor’s Express presents the comedy adapted by Tony Kushner, featuring contemporary verse fused with an enchanting fairy-tale world of sorcery and love. King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St., Suite J-107. Through Oct. 28. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. $20-$25. 404-607-7469.
I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Horizon Theatre Co. presents the musical comedy that takes on the truths and myths of contemporary relationships. 1083 Austin Ave. Through fall. Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 8:30 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $16-$25. 404-584-7450.
IN BERLIN 7 Stages presents Jim Grimsley’s play about a gay man in Atlanta whose sexual curiosity leads him to Berlin. 1105 Euclid Ave. Through Nov. 5. Wed.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m., Fri.- Sat. 8 p.m. $5-$20. 404-523-7647.
LAUGHING MATTERS The South’s longest running improv company performs the first Fri. of each month at Dave and Buster’s in Marietta, Delk Road exit, and every Sat. at Manuel’s Tavern, 602 N. Highland. 8 p.m. $7-$10. 404-874-4050.
O HAPPY DAY Dad’s Garage presents Graham Chapman’s Monty Python-esque comedy about family drinking, cross-dressing, mistaken identity and more. 280 Elizabeth St., Suite C-101. Through Oct. 28. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $15-$20. 404-523-2144.
OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD Theatre Gael presents Timberlake Wertenbaker’s play set in an 18th century Australian penal colony, where prisoners must perform a play as part of their rehabilitation. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. Through Oct. 8. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. $12-$18. 404-876-9762.
SHENANDOAH Aurora Theatre presents the musical about a family who struggles to stay neutral during the Civil War. 3087 Main St., Duluth. Through Oct. 21. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $17-$18. 770-476-7926.
TIRADE FOR THREE PushPush Theater presents Murray Mednick’s play about how ordinary language fails us in the face of random acts of horror. 1123 Zonolite Road. Through Oct. 7. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. $10-$15. 404-892-7876.
TWELVE ANGRY MEN The Southside Theatre Guild presents the classic American courtroom drama. 20 W. Campbellton St., Fairburn. Sept. 21-23, 28-30 and Oct. 5-7. 8 p.m. $8-$10. 770-969-0956.
WEEKEND COMEDY A comedy about two couples who rent the same cabin for the same weekend by mistake. Startime Dinner Theatre, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Through Oct. 7. Fri.-Sat. 6:30-8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $14-$39.50. 770-924-3220.
Visual arts: openings
ATLANTA COLLEGE OF ART GALLERY Second Biennial Alumni Exhibition and Sale, works in all media by alumni from classes in the ’40s-’90s. CenterSpace, Memorial Arts Building, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. Oct. 7-14. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-733-5001.
ATLANTA PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP GALLERY Only in 2000, a photography group exhibit juried by Jane Jackson of Jackson Fine Art Gallery. Opening reception Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. 660 9th St. 3115 E. Shadowlawn Ave. Oct. 6-Nov. 11. Wed.-Fri. noon-4 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-877-1144.
GALLERIE DORITA Hot Glass 2000, live glassblowing demonstrations featuring 10 established glass artists from around the country. Oct. 6-7. Fri. 6-10 p.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Photography by Gary Gruby on display as part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography month. Oct. 6-31. 3224 Peachtree Road. Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-869-0041.
HOUSE OF COLORS GALLERY Neighbors, paintings and sculpture by Joel Barr and Marjorie Moran. Opening reception Oct. 5 from 6-10:30 p.m. 34 Irby Ave. Oct. 5-Nov. 28. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-233-6738.
THE LOWE GALLERY Facing South, photography by Jacqueline Heer. Works by John Folsom and Maggie Hasbrouck also on display as part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography month. Opening reception Oct. 6 from 6-9 p.m. Tula Art Center, Space A-2, 75 Bennett St. Oct. 6-28. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-352-8114.
MACON & COMPANY FINE ART Silent Soliloquy, photography by Kimberly Gremillion. Photography by Evelyn Barnes also on display as part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography month. Opening reception Oct. 5 from 7-10 p.m. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 109. Oct. 5-28. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-603-9122.
MATRE GALLERY Vanishing America, Jeff Scott’s photographs of small, historic towns presented in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Opening reception Oct. 6 from 7-10 p.m. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St., Space G-2. Oct. 6-31. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-350-8399.
MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM Surreal Anatomies: Works on Paper by Hans Bellmer and Dorothea Tanning, an exhibition examining some ways Surrealist artists treated, or mistreated, the human body. Emory University, 571 Kilgo St. Oct. 7-Jan. 28. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. 404-727-4282.
RAYMOND LAWRENCE GALLERY Cartography of Dusk, oil paintings by Barbara Duval and Mark Dylan Hyde. Transcendent Moments, a group photography exhibit on display as part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography month. Opening Reception Oct. 6 from 6-11 p.m. Tula Arts Center, 75 Bennett St., Suite M-1. Oct. 6-Nov. 3. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-352-5058.
RICHARD GASKINS PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY Collective Environs, photography by Keith Maltbey, Jonathan Burnette, Craig Bromley and Richard Gaskins. In conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Opening reception Oct. 6 from 7-10 p.m. 1185 Virginia Ave. Oct. 6-Nov. 4. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 404-892-7966.
SWAN COACH HOUSE GALLERY A Good Muse Sees in All Directions: New Work by Kathy Yancey, a tongue-in-cheek exploration of contemporary life featuring mixed-media with collage elements. Opening reception Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. 3130 Slaton Drive. Oct. 5-Nov. 25. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 404-266-2636.
SWISSOTEL Paintings by pop artist Peter Max on display as part of the Life in the Lobby Series. 3391 Peachtree Road. Oct. 7-20. Tues.-Sat. 5-9 p.m. 404-365-0065.
TRINITY GALLERY Carved Steel, sculpture by Russell Whiting. Opening Reception Oct. 6 from 6-9 p.m. 315 E. Paces Ferry Road. Oct. 6-Nov. 7. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-237-0370.
Visual arts: continuing
1000 TOWER WALK Photographs from Abroad, silver gelatin prints by Jennifer Julian. Opening Reception Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. The Resource Forum, 3340 Peachtree Road. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 770-451-0272.
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE D’ATLANTA From Paris to Provence, an exhibition of four photographers’ works displaying their unique views of France. Opening reception Oct. 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. One Midtown Plaza, 1360 Peachtree St., Suite 850. Through Oct. 31. Mon.-Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-875-0475.
ARTISTS’ ATELIER Dunckel & Dusenberry, an exhibition by two women featuring imagery from nature as well as bold figures and simple landscapes. 800 Miami Circle, Suite 200. Through Nov. 3. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-4 p.m. 404-231-5999.
THE ARTS FOR ALL GALLERY Cabbagetown: Once Upon a Time, photography by Oraien Catledge presented in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Artist reception Oct. 5 from 5-8 p.m. 57 Forsyth St. Through Oct. 27. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-221-1270 ext. 10.
ART STATION CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER Inspirations of Modern & Abstract Masters, Karin Van Der Palm’s abstract works. From Paris to Atlanta: the Oeuvre of Chouaieb Saidi and The Member Juried Show also on display. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. Through Oct. 29. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-469-1105.
ARTWALK AT LENOX Wax Works: Five Encaustic Artists from Georgia, an exhibition featuring wax art by Michael Barringer, Mary Carmichael, Cheryl Goldsleger, Miriam Karp and Thomas Swanston. Lenox Square Promenade, 3393 Peachtree Road. Through Nov. 12. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 770-435-5180.
ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER The Boat of My Life, an installation by Ilya Kabakov about his flight from the Nazis. Monumental Presence, works by Wellington Reiter. Drawings by Corrine Colarusso and mixed-media works by James Castle. Through Oct. 21. My Community, My World, photography by student participants in “As Seen By Teens 2000. Through Nov. 17. 535 Means St. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-688-1970.
ATLANTA FINANCIAL CENTER Beyond Speech: The Poetic Paintings of Robert Cogan, poet Bob Cogan’s paintings inspired by the lyrical rhythms and conceptual underpinnings of his poetry. 3333 Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 26. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.
ATLANTA HISTORY MUSEUM When the Spirit Moves: The Africanization of American Movement, an exhibit that examines the history of African-American dance and how it became a central part of American culture. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. Through Nov. 7. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. $4-$10. 404-814-4000.
ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM The Art of Neon: Science. Light & Form, an installation featuring both vintage commercial signs and new sculptural works. Through Jan. 6. For God’s Eyes: Plates and Vases, an exhibition of work resulting from the collaboration of ceramic artist Tom Spleth and painter Moshe Gershuni. Through Nov. 17. From Africa to America: Honoring Our Ancestors, an exhibit of a variety of works with local, regional and global significance. Through Nov. 11. Peachtree Center, 285 Peachtree Center Ave. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $3. 404-688-2467.
BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA Decade, works in sculpture, photographs and prints from the past 10 years by Gregor Turk. 600 Peachtree St. Through Oct. 26. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.
BENDER FINE ART The Faces of Women, paintings by Bradford Brenner. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road, Suite 140. Through Oct. 10. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-842-1913.
BENNETT STREET GALLERY Approaching the Magic Hour, Kenson Thompson’s figurative and abstract oil paintings representing the sensuality and complexity that nature adds to life. 22-F Bennett St. Through Oct. 23. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-352-8775.
BEVERLY LIBBY GALLERY Dancing with Bonnard, oil paintings, ink brush drawings, sculptures and crayon pastels by Wayne Trapp. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St., Suite D-2. Through Oct. 27. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-1174.
THE BLUEMILK PARADIGM ARTSPACE Lightworship: Fetish Erotic Photography by VICTOR, an art exhibition showing the beauty of the human form in unusual situations. 1123 Spring St. Through Oct. 5. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. noon-3 p.m. 404-815-6691.
CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER Alterior Reflections, Naomi Wakatake’s sculptures that create a realm where art attempts to realize the self through reflection. 980 Briarcliff Road. Through Oct. 6. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 404-872-5338.
CARY-MCPHEETERS GALLERY Afro-Mexicanos: The People of La Costa Chica and Oaxaca Mexico, photographs by Wendy Phillips. Runs in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography month. 101 Auburn Ave. Through Oct. 29. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sun. noon- 6 p.m. 404-730-4001.
CITY GALLERY EAST The Future of Now, photography by Dan Walsh, Sara Hornbacher, Angela West and more. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. Through Nov. 5. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-817-7956.
DALTON GALLERIES The Truth About Beauty, abstract sculptural works and drawings by Kay Hwang and Richard Beckman examining the fragile source of beauty. Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave. Through Oct. 13. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2-4:30 p.m. 404-471-5361.
EVENING GALLERY Elaborations, charcoal abstractions by Joshua Osburn. 275 E. Paces Ferry Road. Through Oct. 29. Tues.-Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-995-0530.
EYEDRUM Growth, Jill Larson’s new photographs exploring the body and the concept of beauty. 253 Trinity Ave. Through Oct. 7. Wed. and Sat. noon-5 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 2-5 p.m. 404-522-0655.
FAYE GOLD GALLERY The Collection, paintings, sculpture and video by Carolyn Carr. Flowers, photography by Robert Mapplethorpe. 764 Miami Circle. Through Oct. 10. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3843.
FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Life & Death Under the Pharaohs explores the span of Egypt’s rich history from the Predynastic Period through the Byzantine Period. Featuring more than 300 objects including statues, mummies and more. 767 Clifton Road. Through Jan. 1. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $9.95-$11.95. 404-929-6300.
GALERIE TIMOTHY TEW Selected Drawings: 1979-1999, works by Isabelle Melchior. Well Bred, Phyllis Stapler’s wildlife paintings. Chris Bilton also showcases his figurative works. 309 E. Paces Ferry Road, Suite 130. Through Oct. 10. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-869-0511.
GALLERY SKLO Latin Rhythms, new paintings by Latin-American artists, featuring the classical nudes of J. Fernando Ochoa, the abstracts of Waldo Vinces and the organic abstractions of Heber Banda. TULA Art Center, Suite E-2, 75 Bennett St. Through Oct. 21. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-350-9763.
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN GALLERIES Looking Forward; Looking Black, works by Emma Amos, Renee Cox, Lesley Dill, Bill Traylor and others. 10 Peachtree Center Ave. Through Oct. 6. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-752-8825.
HAMSA GALLERY A retrospective exhibition of Irving Amen’s paintings, sculptures, etchings and more. 3234 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Through Dec. 31. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-508-4263.
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART Portraits of a Lady, an installation of portraits by Robert Henri. Through Dec. 10. Van Gogh’s Starry Night, an exhibition of three of Van Gogh’s paintings on loan from the Museum of Modern Art. Through Nov. 5. 1280 Peachtree St. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $2-$6. 404-733-HIGH.
HIGH MUSEUM OF FOLK ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERIES Local Heroes: Paintings and Sculpture by Sam Doyle, a collection of portraits painted in house paint on old roofing tin, works on paper and sculpture. 1280 Peachtree St. Through Oct. 14. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-733-HIGH.
JACKSON FINE ART Earth Sky, works by various artists, including Linda Connor, Ron Jude, Kiki Smith, Jain Stewart. 3115 E. Shadowlawn Ave. Through Nov. 7. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-233-3739.
JOSEPHTHAL & CO. Works by Robert Dunne, John King, Joshua Osburn, Chris Warner and Jesse Hamrick. One Capital City Plaza, 3350 Peachtree Road, Suite 1620. Through Nov. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-352-5058.
KIANG GALLERY Works on Paper, works by Chen Ping. 1923 Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 14. Tues.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-351-5477.
KNOKE GALLERIES 19th and 20th century American oil paintings. 5325 Roswell Road. Through Nov. 8. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-252-0485.
KUBATANA GALLERY Baba Nemwana, stone sculptures by Nicholas and Anderson Mukomberanwa. A special show of Donald Locke’s drawings and sculptures. 1841 Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 21. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-355-5764.
LANSDELL GALLERIES The New Directions of Emmy, new works by Emmy Dudley. 1482 Mecaslin St. Through Oct. 6. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-876-4466.
MACON & COMPANY FINE ART Sculpture by Arthur Silverman. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 109. Through Oct. 14. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-603-9122.
MARCIA WOOD GALLERY Hide and Seek, paintings in encaustic by Miriam Karp examining the concept of the simultaneous experience of simplicity and complexity. 1831B Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 21. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-3930.
MARIETTA/COBB MUSEUM OF ART America the Beautiful, works by various artists celebrating the American landscape. Still Life, still life works by Ann Nichols. 30 Atlanta St., Marietta. Through Oct. 29. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. $3-$5. 770-528-1444.
MCELREATH HALL In the Mill’s Shadow, photographs by visually impaired artist Oraien Catledge showing how the lives of Cabbagetown residents changed in the ’80s after the closure of the cotton mill. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. Through Jan. 7. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. $4-$10. 404-814-4000.
MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM From Caligula to Constantine: Tyranny and Transformation in Roman Portraiture, an exhibition of images in stone and bronze emphasizing the importance of portraiture in the ancient world as a form of mass media. Emory University, 571 Kilgo St. Through Jan. 7. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. 404-727-4282.
ONE BUCKHEAD PLAZA Chery Baird: The Sequence Series Paintings, an exhibit of Baird’s paintings that involve signs, symbols and patterns structured onto an underlying grid. Upper Lobby, 3060 Peachtree Road. Through Nov. 1. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-816-9777.
THE PRIMITIVE EYE GALLERY An exhibition of painted furniture. 3256 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Through Oct. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-298-0303.
RIGHT BRAIN GALLERY Looking South, a group exhibition of photographs by Evelyn Hammond, Matthew Donovan Lennert and Jon Hill. Opening reception Oct. 6 from 7-9:30 p.m. 664 North Highland Ave. Through Nov. 11. Tues.-Fri. noon-6 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-872-2696.
ROBERT C. WILLIAMS AMERICAN MUSEUM OF PAPERMAKING WASHI: Japanese Traditions of Hand Papermaking, contemporary sculptural works from the Paper Art Village Project. 500 Tenth St. Through Dec. 15. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-894-6663.
SANDLER HUDSON GALLERY Hoping, recent works by Mario Petrirena addressing the idea that the human spirit is resilient through adversity. 1831-A Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 21. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-350-8480.
SCHATTEN GALLERY Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century, an exhibition on the life of the Nobel laureate. Emory’s Robert W. Woodruff Library, 540 Asbury Circle. Through Dec. 10. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-8 p.m. 404-727-6861.
SHAWN VINSON GALLERY B&Wx3YBA’, black-and-white works by three British artists: Chris Pig, Gary Goodman and Michael Jackson. 119 E. Court Square, Decatur. Through Oct. 7. Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 404-370-1720.
SOHO MYRIAD Blue Ink Drawings, Theresa Hackett’s works using a combination of blue china ink and gesso on vellum. Jung Hyang Kim’s works incorporating abstract and organic elements also on display. 1250 Menlo Drive. Through Nov. 15. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 404-351-5656.
SOLOMON PROJECTS Spilled in Spaces, new paintings by Wendy White. 1037 Monroe Drive. Through Oct. 14. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-875-7100.
SPELMAN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF FINE ART When the Spirit Moves: The Africanization of American Movement, an exhibit that examines the history of African-American dance and how it became a central part of American culture. 350 Spelman Lane. Through Nov. 18. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. 404-881-3643 ext. 2224.
SPRUILL GALLERY Remnants: Threads of Memory, works by fiber artists. Signatures in Fabric III, a collection of contemporary art quilts from The Art Quilt Network. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road. Through Oct. 27. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-394-4019.
SUNTRUST PLAZA Viewpoints, photography by seven local artists, including Jenny Clifton, Ann Johnson, Suzanne Lee and others. 303 Peachtree St. Through Jan. 15. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 404-816-9777.
SWISSOTEL Lodged, Teresa M. Sims’ black-and-white infrareds and color photographs of famous hotel and motel neon signs. Runs in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography month. 3391 Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 13. Tues.-Sat. 5-9 p.m. 404-365-0065.
THOMAS DEANS & COMPANY New Acquisitions, oil paintings, watercolors and drawings by various artists. Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St. Through Oct. 30. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-352-3778.
TOPAZ GALLERY Inner Landscapes of the Soul, a show of Victoria Lansford’s work in precious metals and stones using the ancient techniques of metal smiths. 3145 Peachtree Road. Through Oct. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-995-0155.
VAKNIN SCHWARTZ Recent works by Alejandro Pintado that create a journey through our collective memory of landscapes. 1831 Peachtree Road. Through Oct. 21. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-351-0035.
WENTWORTH GALLERY Watercolors and oil paintings by blind artist Lisa Fittipaldi. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road. Through Oct. 7. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 770-913-0641.
WILLIAM BREMAN JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM Hello Ema, Hello Abba: Celebrating Southern Jewish Camping Experiences, an exhibition of photographs highlighting the social history of the summer camp experience in the Atlanta Jewish community. 1440 Spring St. Through Jan. 28. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. $3-$5. 404-873-1661.
WILLIAM’S SALON Watercolors by Judy Gronski. 3161 Maple Drive. Through Nov. 2. Wed. and Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 770-280-4668.
YOUNG BLOOD GALLERY Drawings by Ian Ingram. 629 Glenwood Ave. Through Oct. 15. Tues.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. 404-627-0393.