Atlanta ShowGuide Dance 2025

Dance 2025

CREATING ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES IS THE

BALLETHNIC WAY! SPOTLIGHTS, PERFORMANCE GUIDE, DANCE WORKSHOPS, AND SO MUCH MORE INSIDE!

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

GEER COLLEGE of theARTS 2024-2025 SEASON

SPRING HIGHLIGHTS School of Art and Design

Department of Theatre & Performance Studies

ANNET COUWENBERG

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Department of Dance

Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music

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4 Creating Artistic Opportunities is the Ballethnic Way! 6 This Balanchine Classic Returns to Atlanta 8 Elevating the Arts with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre 10 56th Season of the Alliance Theatre 12 Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center to Host Two-Time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer

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14 The Journey of a Hero(ine) at The Atlanta Opera 16 City Springs Theatre Company Mounts Ragtime 18 Roswell Dance Theatre Presents The Little Mermaid 20 Jazz Legends Visit the Rialto Center for the Arts 22 Finding Our Way: A Musical Journey Through Life’s Paths

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24 Summer Arts Intensives Offered

at Kennesaw State’s Geer College of the Arts

26 New South Festival Singers

Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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28 Angelique Kidjo Brings Her

African Symphony to Atlanta

30 Voices of Note Presents: This Is Me —

Celebrating Every Body Through Music and Identity

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Marie Antoinette and Xanadu

34 Timeless Beauty of Mozart’s Requiem and

Heydn’s Te Deum with The Michael O’Neal Singers

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37 Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights 44 Atlanta ShowGuide Performance Guide 62 Atlanta ShowGuide Dance Workshops On the Cover: Ballethnic Dance Company, photo by Shocphoto.

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Creating Artistic Opportunities is the Ballethnic Way!

allethnic Dance Company, founded in 1990, laid its roots in a quiet corner of East Point, GA 35 years ago. As the oldest black-led professional ballet company in the South, this Southern Cultural Treasure, as designated by South Arts, has achieved international acclaim for its remarkable contribution to the community and the arts.

ing artistic opportunities through the Ballethnic Dance Company, Ballethnic Academy of Dance, the Ballethnic Youth Ensemble (pre-professional training program), and the Danseur Development Project (the young men’s training program). Their methodology of disciplined lives, sound bodies, and focused minds has launched careers on Broadway, Hollywood, and Ballethnic’s renowned arts institutions 35th Birthday around the world! Nena Photo by Gregory Kerns Gilreath states, “It’s wonderful that Waverly and I continue to realize our vision by seeing the street name reflect our methodology. Many dreams have been discovered on this street. We look forward to expanding our dream by renovating our building and developing the Ballethnic campus”.

The Campus will be the attractive destination ‘Dance is really just an excuse to infuse this that the organization deserves, one that is curriculum; Ballethnic is really an incubator for accessible and adaptive, students to discover who they are, delivering a where community is process for shaping leaders, especially ascending key and the mission kids who just seem to know how to act and what and methodology is to expect.’ inherent. Through dance, ~ Ballethnic Academy of Dance Parent the organization will continue to give back Last year, East Point leaders recognized the to the community, especially youth and organization’s many decades of service by those that are financially disadvantaged. renaming their street, Ballethnic Way! This Ballethnic’s cultural legacy will continue to was the first step towards a newly renovated offer a nurturing environment for creative home for future generations to learn, grow, expression and instill lifelong values. serve, and inspire!

If you’re interested in training the The organization’s founders, Nena GilBallethnic Way, donating to the capital reath, and Waverly T. Lucas II, have changed campaign, or learning more, visit Ballethnic.org the landscape of classical ballet by increasor call (404) 762-1416!

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SEE WHAT’S NEXT AT THE ALLIANCE THEATRE...

FEB 13–MAR 16 2025 World Premiere For fans of FX’s It’s not only hell that breaks loose in this ground-breaking, formdefying, laugh-out-loud new drama.

By ZORA HOWARD Directed by LILEANA BLAIN-CRUZ A Co-Production with Goodman Theatre Produced in association with Sonia Friedman Productions, Khaliah Neal and Thomas Swayne

MAY 9–JUN 15 2025 PRESENTED BY

World Premiere/Musical A million dollars is a windfall.

A family is a fortune.

Book by BOB MARTIN Music & Lyrics by ADAM GUETTEL Based on the novel and screenplay by FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE Directed by BARTLETT SHER Produced by arrangement with Sonia Friedman Productions and Franco Productions

Tickets and memberships at alliancetheatre.org 1280 PEACHTREE ST NE // ATLANTA, GA 30309

This Balanchine Classic Returns to Atlanta

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Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers. Choreography by George Balanchine © The Balanchine Trust. Photo by Angela Sterling

or the first time in over twenty timeless mystery is complete with comedy, years, Atlanta Ballet will present danger, mistaken identity and a “love George Balanchine’s Coppélia, the conquers all” theme. witty fairytale classic featuring original Balanchine’s 1974 Coppélia revival, a choreography by George Balanchine and rare full-length narrative in his repertoire, Alexandra Danilova. Complete with the honored the 1884 Petipa original and music of Léo Delibes, under the baton of cemented its place as a beloved classic.

Ari Pelto with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, Atlanta Ballet brings this treasured work this classical ballet comedy is sure to be a to Atlanta, continuing its tradition of treat for the whole family! presenting Balanchine’s masterpieces.

This delightfully twisting narrative tells Experience the enchanting tale of the story of inventor Dr. Coppelius and his Coppélia the way it was meant to be daughter, Coppélia, who spends her days seen and heard: brought to life by a full, reading a book and live orchestra. Guest Atlanta Ballet Dancer watching the townsfolk conductor Ari Pelto, Madison Penney as Coppelia. below. returning from The Photo by She catches the Nutcracker, leads the Rachel eye of Franz, much Atlanta Ballet Orchestra to Neville to the dismay of his provide a truly immersive betrothed, Swanhilda. and moving experience.

However, Dr. Coppelius Their performance will is hiding a terrible perfectly complement the secret. Coppelia is stunning performances actually a lifeless of the Atlanta Ballet automaton, but the company dancers and inventor has plans to children’s cast from the infuse her with the Atlanta Ballet Centre for soul of a living human: Dance Education. Tickets Franz’s soul. This at atlantaballet.com.

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A New Chapter: Elevating the Arts with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre

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rom its humble beginnings as a local dance studio that has enriched Gwinnett County for over 40 years, a deep well of passion and creativity eventually blossomed into a groundbreaking vision ­— one that would celebrate the region’s steadfast commitment to the arts.

In 2020, Artistic Director Lori Zamzow-Wire boldly launched Gwinnett Ballet Theatre (GBT) as a professional ballet company with paid contracts for dancers for a full performance season, marking the beginning of an inspiring journey against the odds.

The journey to professional status was not without its challenges. Shortly after its inception, GBT faced formidable obstacles, including a global pandemic, limited funding, and a scarcity of sponsorships. Many questioned whether the community could rally enough support to sustain a professional ballet company. However, the unwavering commitment of the artistic team, dancers, and supporters transformed uncertainty into opportunity. By attracting exceptional talent from across the country while nurturing gifted local artists, GBT steadily built a reputation for excellence and resilience.

Now, as the company embarks on its sixth season, GBT proudly calls the Gas South

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District Theatre its home — a prestigious venue that reflects both its storied past and its bright future. This milestone stands as a testament to the relentless spirit of GBT’s founders and the generosity of dedicated volunteers, loyal donors, and visionary corporate sponsors whose support has been essential in overcoming adversity.

As we step into our sixth season, we celebrate a new beginning built on five years of hard work and growth. We’ve overcome challenges, hired exceptional dancers, developed a full performance season, and cultivated a dedicated audience. Every performance now stands as a testament to our journey and the transformative power of art. We invite you to be a part of this next chapter. Whether you’re a donor, volunteer, or community partner, your support is essential to our continued success and expansion. Join us as we turn the page toward a future where passion, creativity, and community come together to elevate the arts even further. Together, we can nurture this dream and ensure that Gwinnett Ballet Theatre continues to inspire and enrich our cultural landscape.

Sign up to receive additional information at gwinnettballet.org/contact.

The 56th Season of the Alliance Theatre Continues with Two World Premiere Productions

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ollowing enthusiastic responses from audiences when it was presented in staged readings as part of the 2023/24 Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition and Denver Performing Arts Center’s 2023 Colorado New Play Summit, THE RESERVOIR by Jake Brasch opens on the Hertz Stage March 29 and runs through May 4.

In THE RESERVOIR, Josh has returned home from college to get his life together but can’t manage to stay sober. Desperate for camaraderie, he decides to bring his four loveable grandparents on his road to recovery. Served up with outrageous humor and truth, THE RESERVOIR reminds us that sometimes the path forward isn’t the one we expect.

The season will close on The CocaCola Stage with the world premiere musical, MILLIONS. Inspired by Frank

Cottrell Boyce’s beloved novel and film, MILLIONS will run May 9 through June 15. Created by a team of Tony Award winners, MILLIONS is a hilarious and heartwarming new musical that proves true wealth has nothing to do with money.

With a book by Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Prom), an extraordinary score by Adam Guettel (Floyd Collins, The Light in the Piazza, Days of Wine and Roses), and direction

by Bartlett Sher (South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, To Kill a Mockingbird), MILLIONS is an imaginative and unpredictable adventure. With soaring music and a story full of surprises, MILLIONS is a modernday fable that will enchant and entertain the entire family. MILLIONS is produced by arrangement with Sonia Friedman Productions and Franco Productions.

For more visit alliancetheatre.org.

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Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center to Host Two-Time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer

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egendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a twotime Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

An extraordinary GRAMMY Award® winning Renaissance artist — and self-described “simple man” — Nash was inducted twice into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, for his work with CSN and his work as a solo artist. Nash will appear at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center April 6, in Byers Theatre.

Nash will be joined on stage by Todd Caldwell (keyboards and vocals), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitars, and vocals), and Zach Djanikian (guitars, mandolin, drums, and vocals), performing favorites from across his sixty-year career. Tickets and information at sandyspringspac.com.

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VOICES OF NOTE presents

MARCH 15, 2025 2pm & 7pm GLENN MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EMORY UNIVERSITY 1660 N Decatur Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Dr. Melissa Arasi, AWC Artistic Director Donald Milton III, AGMC Artistic Director Tickets and more at:

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The Journey of a Hero(ine) at The Atlanta Opera

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ove and Consequences at The Atlanta Opera! Presenting two captivating productions in the upcoming months, the Opera draws on mythology and stories of relationships between gods and mortals in Richard Wagner’s Siegfried and George Frideric Handel’s Semele. Both operas will be staged at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, offering audiences a chance to experience these timeless masterpieces.

Baroque masterpiece steaming with themes of sensuality, ambition, and jealousy. The narrative centers on Princess Semele, who becomes entangled in a passionate affair with Jupiter, the king of the gods, only to face the wrath of his vengeful wife, Juno. The opera showcases some of Handel’s most exquisite arias and choruses, bringing to life a love triangle that is both timeless and tragic.

This production marks a company premiere, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience this moving work. Lauren Snouffer, an acclaimed soprano in the music of the Baroque era, carries the title role.

She is joined by Nils Wanderer, renowned countertenor, who is hailed for his “beautiful, dark, well-developed and amber colored voice…”.

Both productions will be presented at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, located at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339. Tickets are available for purchase through The Atlanta Opera’s official website atlantaopera.org.

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness these operatic masterpieces brought to life

by The Atlanta Opera’s talented cast and creative team. Secure your tickets today and immerse yourself in the drama, music, and spectacle that define these timeless stories.

Siegfried – An arts experience like no other!

Scheduled from April 26 to May 4, 2025, Siegfried is the third opera in Wagner’s monumental four-part cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen. This epic five-hour opera weaves together narratives from Das Rheingold and Die Walküre, culminating in a vision where love, courage, and wisdom triumph over the allure of unchecked power. Performances will offer audiences a full experience including a progressive dinner along with the musical saga. In a new Tomer Zvulun production, Siegfried features international singing stars Greer Grimsley, Stefan Vinke, Lise Lindstrom, and Zachary Nelson.

Semele – A Rare Jewel From June 7 to June 15, 2025, the company will present Handel’s Semele, a

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With the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra March 21–23, 2025 The delightful tale of a mad inventor and the life-like doll he creates.

atlantaballet.com Supported by Madison Penney and Denys Nedak.

Photo by Rachel Neville.

City Springs Theatre Company Mounts Broadway’s Epic, Heart-soaring Musical Ragtime

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hen Ragtime The Musical opened on Broadway in 1998, it was often overshadowed by it’s chief box office rival, the Disney juggernaut The Lion King, and by its infamous spotlightstealing producer Garth Drabinsky. Still, the show’s artistic merits were universally lauded by critics and audiences, and is today beloved for its emotion-filled story and for its sweeping, Tony Award-winning score by the team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Anastasia, Once On This Island).

When City Springs Theatre Company decided to include the musical in its seventh season, they embraced the challenge. “Its a big show, but it’s a very delicate show that requires a great deal of respect and empathy from every artist involved,” said the company’s Executive Director Natalie DeLancey. “We’re all keenly aware how powerful and moving a show like Ragtime can be and we want our audiences to have the same reaction we had the first time we experienced it.”

Based on the best-selling novel by E.L.

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Doctorow, Ragtime weaves together the stories of three families, each in search of the American dream at the beginning of the 20th century. In a way, Ragtime is itself the last great musical of that century — decidedly contemporary, but reflective of classic, grand, musical dramas like South Pacific and The Sound of Music. Like the novel, the musical is historical fiction, with real-life persons such as Harry Houdini, J.P. Morgan, and Booker T. Washington interacting with the story’s primary characters.

The City Springs Theatre Company production (running March 14-30) will be directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood, with music direction by Miles Plant, and will star Jonathan Christopher (Broadway’s Sweeney Todd) as Coalhouse Walker Jr. and Kristine Reese (Broadway’s Les Misérables) as Mother. Ragtime The Musical runs March 14-30 at the Byers Theatre in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at CitySpringsTheatre.com/ragtime.

The William Baker Choral Foundation 21st Annual Andrew Cain Memorial Masterworks Concert presents

New South Festival Singers

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Lynn Swanson, Music Director & Conductor RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

Five Mystical Songs Requiem JOHN RUTTER

Sunday, March 23, at 4 p.m.

Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church 515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, Georgia 30030 Tickets online or at the door www.FestivalSingers.org/concerts

Supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts

New South Festival Singers is an ensemble of the William Baker Choral Foundation

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Roswell Dance Theatre is thrilled to present The Little Mermaid!

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oin Ariel, our mermaid princess, on her journey to land and life above the sea. Surrounded by her sea friends, she marvels at the treasures dropped by humans to the ocean floor and swims just to the edge of the water to glimpse the exciting world of ships crossing overhead.

After making a deal with the sea witch Ursula, Ariel has to overcome many challenges as she struggles to win the heart of Prince Eric and find the life she longs for in the sunshine.

The entire family will delight as the cast of The Little Mermaid brings magic to the stage in this vibrant production. Join us at one of four enchanting performances in the beautiful Byers Theatre April 4-5.

Our youngest guests will enjoy two very special “Prince and Princess” Meet & Greet performances on Saturday, April 5. Come dressed in your favorite prince or princess costume and meet The Little Mermaid cast members! Dancers will sign autographs and pose for pictures one hour prior to curtain.

Roswell Dance Theatre is the resident performing company of the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance. Founder and Director Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz has been pursuing excellence for her students for more than 45 years. From its humble beginnings in a house on Canton Street, to today’s 27,000-squarefoot, state-of-the-art facility, Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance is where dancers come to dance. The school offers 130+ classes for students ages 2 and up. Class offerings include everything from Ballet, Modern and Contemporary, to Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and so much more! Visit tysod.com for more information and programming details.

Celebrate sunshine, spring and the world of possibilities at The Little Mermaid. Community groups welcome.

Contact the box office for group sales.

Ticket: SpringBalletConcert.com Ticket prices: $25 Byers Theatre at City Springs 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

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GRACE: CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY THROUGH PERFORMANCE Thursday, February 20 @ 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 21 @ 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 22 @ 2:30 p.m.

(Guest performance by Threads Dance Project on Sat.)

UGA DANCE COMPANY 2025 SPRING CONCERT Thursday, April 10 @ 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 11 @ 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 @ 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. www.dance.uga.edu/events/all

Jazz Legends Visit the Rialto Center for the Arts Dee Dee Bridgewater

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he Rialto Center for the Arts is excited to host a spectacular lineup that highlights exceptional talent in the jazz scene. As part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production, we are honored to feature the immensely talented pianist Luther S. Allison, joined by the captivating vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, who will take the stage on March 8. This concert promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the vibrant soul of New Orleans and the diverse, rich essence of jazz music, showcasing a range of renowned compositions and inspiring songs that have shaped the genre, including iconic figures such as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Ellis Marsalis, and James Black.

Following this extraordinary performance, the Rialto Center for the Arts welcomes the legendary Dee Dee Bridgewater on March 29. A two-time Grammy Award winner and Tony Award recipient, Bridgewater is renowned for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. Ever the fearless voyager, explorer, pioneer and keeper of tradition, she has worked with the legendary Thad

Jones/Mel Louis Big Band, and performed with such jazz notables as Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon and Dizzy Gillespie. Her performance will highlight her unique interpretations of jazz standards and pay homage to the greats of the genre.

Audiences can look forward to an evening filled with unforgettable melodies, heartfelt storytelling, and a deep connection to the roots of jazz.

Whether you’re a devoted jazz aficionado or simply seeking a night of musical enchantment, the Rialto Center for the Arts offers a perfect setting to experience the magic of live performances.

The venue’s commitment to bringing world-class artists to the stage ensures that each concert is an opportunity to witness the evolution of jazz, from its storied past to its exciting future. These performances are not to be missed, as they promise to bring together the essence of jazz and the spirit of New Orleans resonating with longtime fans and new listeners. Be sure to secure your place for an enriching experience that celebrates the heart and soul of jazz music! Tickets for these shows are available at rialto.gsu.edu.

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Finding Our Way: A Musical Journey Through Life’s Paths

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arranged by Eric Nelson, represents spiritual pathways, while Don Macdonald’s When the Earth Stands Still offers moments of contemplation about our place in the natural world.

Our concert features several works that specifically address life’s journeys, including Stephen Paulus’s The Road Home, which draws from the American shapenote tradition with its adaptation of the tune Prospect. Similarly, Susan LaBarr’s arrangement of Rise, My Soul and Shawn Kirchner’s I’ll Be On My Way speak to both physical and spiritual journeys.

Just as Robert Frost pondered The Road Not Taken, this musical journey invites listeners to contemplate their own paths — whether they’re the well-worn routes of tradition represented in folk songs like O Whistle and I’ll Come Back to Ye, or the wide-open possibilities suggested in Sarah Quartel’s Wide Open Spaces.

Through this diverse program, we’re reminded that while we may not always know where our paths will lead, the journey itself — with all its twists and turns — shapes who we become. Sometimes, taking the alternate route leads to the most meaningful destinations.

For more information, tickets and livestream, visit AtlantaMasterChorale.org/ concerts.

n Atlanta, where GPS rerouting has become as routine as morning coffee, the question “Is there another way to get there?” echoes through countless commutes. But beyond the concrete ribbons of highways and byways lies a deeper reflection on life’s various paths and the choices we make along them.

Atlanta Master Chorale’s Pathways concerts on March 14 and 15 explore this universal theme through a carefully curated collection of choral works. The program opens with Antognini’s Jubilate Deo, celebrating the joy of beginning new journeys, before traveling through both sacred and secular musical landscapes that contemplate our various paths through life.

The repertoire thoughtfully includes Eric William Barnum’s Dawn, which musically paints the beginning of a new day — and symbolically, new beginnings.

The traditional Down in the River to Pray,

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ROLLING AUDITIONS GYSO is accepting new applicants beginning April 21, 2025!

Among the largest youth orchestra programs in the southeast, GYSO has been a leader in music education for nearly 20 years. Students K-12 develop creativity, confidence, and technical skills in a nurturing environment led by top professionals in their fields.

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Our 49th Season

Sunday, April 6, 2025 3 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

Tickets available at www.atlantachamberplayers.com

Summer Arts Intensives Offered at Kennesaw State’s Geer College of the Arts

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University’s College of the Arts is pleased to offer high school students and rising college freshmen an opportunity to experience the arts on a collegiate level in summer 2025. In this year’s Summer Arts Intensive programs, students may choose from acting, dance, design tech, music, musical theatre, or the visual arts.

Choral, Dance and Theatre students may choose to stay overnight in a residence hall on the Kennesaw campus for the week. The overnight option deadline is March 1, 2025, or until filled.

The Bailey School of Music will offer half-day intensives in Brass, Choral, Percussion, Piano, or Strings. The School is also offering a full week’s program in Choral Singers, including the new overnight option. Also new this year is the Marching Band Drum Major Leadership intensive.

The School of Art and Design will bring back its popular lineup of art-centric classes plus a new intensive. Students may select digital animation, comics, and characters, including 3D Digital Modeling and Character Development, Creature Design and Scientific Illustration, Original Character Design, Basic Patternmaking & Construction in Textile Design and Visual

Storytelling in Comics and Sequential Art. Theatre buffs may choose from Acting, Musical Theatre, or Design/Tech from the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies on the Kennesaw Campus. The Acting Intensive includes core acting work, technique, and casting insights. The Musical Theatre Intensives features acting, dance, and vocal skills workshops led by KSU faculty and local professionals. The Theatre Design and Technology Intensive covers different aspects of working backstage, including scenic, costume, lighting, props, and sound.

The Dance Intensive offers intermediate to advanced level dance students the opportunity for technical and artistic growth in dance in a supportive and creative environment. Held on the Kennesaw campus, the Dance Intensive allows dancers to participate in a myriad of dance classes, such as modern, ballet, African, jazz, as well as choreography and dance history, all led by KSU Department of Dance faculty.

Interested students should register as early as possible to secure their desired intensive options.

Learn more about the College of the Arts at www.kennesaw.edu/arts.

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New South Festival Singers Celebrates 40th Anniversary

n February 26, 1985, William Baker assembled a choir of 21 voices in the basement of a Norcross church for the first rehearsal of the Gwinnett Festival Singers. With ambitious projects throughout the 1980s, including a performance at England’s Canterbury Cathedral and the first of 35 years of annual performances at Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the Festival Singers quickly became a regional sensation.

In 1998, the choir became the William Baker Festival Singers Atlanta and was led by its founder through its 30th concert season. The choir became the original ensemble of the William Baker Choral Foundation, now a national arts organization that sponsors twelve performing ensembles in four states, involving hundreds of participants, two educational institutions operating internationally, and one of the largest music libraries in the nation. The choir became known as New South Festival Singers in 2017.

In 2015, Lynn Swanson, who had

served for a decade as associate director, was named Music Director & Conductor.

Ms. Swanson has announced her retirement at the end of the 2024-2025 concert season. All remaining events of the current season will be a celebration of Lynn Swanson’s career as one of Atlanta’s consequential choral leaders.

On February 23, 4 PM, at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, William Baker will return to Join New South for a gala concert celebrating their 40 years. On March 23, at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Decatur, the New South Festival Singers & Chamber Orchestra will perform the Requiem of John Rutter and the Mystical Songs of Vaughan Williams.

On Sunday, May 4, at the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Lynn Swanson will lead the Festival Singers in her final concert as Music Director. The Festival Singers’ 2024-2025 season will conclude with their annual performance on Memorial Day, May 26, at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC. NewSouthFestivalSingers.org

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Angelique Kidjo Brings Her African Symphony To Atlanta

n Sunday, March 30, embark on a captivating musical journey with the legendary five-time Grammy award winner, Angelique Kidjo, as she unveils her latest symphonic project, African Symphony. The concert will take place at Atlanta Symphony Hall as Kidjo performs with the illustrious Atlanta Pops Orchestra. Kidjo collaborates with acclaimed arranger Derrick Hodge (Robert

Angelique Kidjo, a beacon of African musical excellence, curates an extraordinary program that includes her own influential songs, which have inspired the current generation of African musicians.

Glasper, Common, Jill Scott) to present a unique symphonic show that pays homage to the rich tapestry of African musical heritage.

African Symphony showcases a collection of timeless songs that have not only resonated across the African continent but have also left an indelible mark on the global stage. From the iconic sounds of legends such as Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, and Youssou N’Dour to the contemporary brilliance of artists like Rema and Burna Boy, this symphonic project celebrates the profound impact of African music on the world.

Angelique Kidjo, a beacon of African musical excellence, curates an extraordinary program that includes her own influential songs, which have inspired the current generation of African musicians. African Symphony is where the past, present, and future of African music converge in a breathtaking symphonic experience.

Tickets for this event can be found at ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit aso.org.

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Voices of Note Presents: This Is Me — Celebrating Every Body Through Music and Identity

his March, Voices of Note proudly presents This Is Me, a powerful celebration of individuality, resilience, and community. This transformative performance will unite over 250 singers from the Atlanta Women’s Chorus (AWC) and the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) for the first time in a decade. Held at the historic Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church at Emory University, the performance promises to be an uplifting testament to the unifying power of music.

Stigma is a key driver of health disparities, particularly weight stigma, which marginalizes individuals who do not conform to societal body norms. According to the CDC, weight stigma contributes to negative health outcomes such as increased stress, anxiety, and poor body image. There is also growing research that highlights its psychological toll, linking it to depression and lower self-esteem. Body positivity serves as a counterforce, promoting selfacceptance and challenging harmful beauty standards.

Under the leadership of Artistic Directors Dr. Melissa Arasi and Donald Milton III, This Is Me will showcase a dynamic repertoire celebrating self-

acceptance and connection. Voices of Note remains dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and the transformative impact of the arts.

“This concert is more than a performance,” said Dr. Arasi. “It’s about meeting people where they are and celebrating the beauty of being uniquely yourself. Through this collaboration, we aim to inspire audiences to embrace their stories with pride.”

Set in the warm and inclusive atmosphere of Glenn Memorial, the performance highlights the strength found in both harmony and individuality. Voices of Note’s mission to foster connection and uplift marginalized voices resonates through every note, creating a space where all stories are valued.

Proceeds from This Is Me will support local queer arts organizations, amplifying Atlanta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ artistic community.

Voices of Note invites audiences to witness this extraordinary event — a celebration of courage, diversity, and unity.

Don’t miss this transformative experience ­— This Is Me is more than a concert; it’s a call to celebrate what makes each of us unique. For tickets and details, visit www.voicesofnote.org.

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Mojah Dance Theatre This photo is inspired by the phrase, “I Can Fly Like a Bird In the Sky,” from the poem “Ego Tripping,” by Nikki Giovanni.

The photo was taken at the Annual Mojah Dance Festival and Conference.

Pictures were taken for the Mojah Instructional Publication.

Oglethorpe University Lights Up the Stage with Marie Antoinette and Xanadu

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iscover Oglethorpe University’s thriving arts community! Here, it’s all about the experience — for our students and our audiences.

Conant Performing Arts Center, the university’s premier venue, stages both student and professional theatre productions and music performances throughout the year.

First on the lineup is Marie Antoinette, a dark comedy that puts a modern spin on the infamous French queen. Presented as the fourth consecutive co-production between Oglethorpe University and renowned Atlanta theatre company Actor’s Express, this production brings Oglethorpe students and professional actors together for a unique theatrical experience.

The play, written by Tony-awardwinning playwright David Adjmi, explores the opulence, excess, and downfall of one of history’s most notorious “it girls” with biting humor and contemporary relevance.

The partnership between Oglethorpe and Actor’s Express offers students invaluable hands-on experience, both on stage and behind the scenes, working alongside industry professionals to create a polished

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and compelling performance.

Next up is Xanadu, a high-energy, feel-good musical packed with ‘80s glitz, glam, and, of course, roller skates. This jukebox musical, inspired by the 1980 cult film, follows the story of a Greek muse who descends from Mount Olympus to inspire a struggling artist to create the world’s first roller disco. With its upbeat soundtrack featuring hits from Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John, Xanadu delivers a fun and nostalgic theatrical experience.

Oglethorpe’s production promises dazzling costumes, infectious music, and a night of pure joy for audiences of all ages.

Both performances will take place at the Conant Performing Arts Center, a venue known for showcasing exceptional student and professional talent in an intimate and engaging setting. Whether you’re drawn to the satirical wit of Marie Antoinette or the lighthearted, dance-filled spectacle of Xanadu, Oglethorpe University’s spring theatre season is not to be missed.

View Oglethorpe’s full calendar of performing arts events, plus museum exhibitions, lectures, book and poetry readings, and more at oglethorpe.edu/arts.

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Timeless Beauty of Mozart’s Requiem and Heydn’s Te Deum with The Michael O’Neal Singers

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usic lovers in the Atlanta area are in for a remarkable afternoon of choral and orchestral brilliance as The Michael O’Neal Singers present an inspiring performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626, and Joseph Haydn’s Te Deum in C Major. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, at Roswell United Methodist Church.

The Michael O’Neal Singers, a distinguished 130-voice chorus, will be joined by an exceptional lineup of soloists: soprano Talise Trevigne; mezzo-soprano Maria McDaniel; tenor Richard Clement; and bass John LaForge. Accompanying them will be a 35-piece orchestra, ensuring a rich and immersive musical experience.

Mozart’s Requiem remains one of the most celebrated and enigmatic

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compositions in the classical repertoire.

Left incomplete at the time of his death in 1791, the piece was later finished by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr, based on Mozart’s notes and sketches. The Requiem is renowned for its hauntingly beautiful melodies, profound emotional depth, and stirring contrasts between darkness and light. Highlights of the work include the dramatic ‘Dies Irae’, the poignant ‘Lacrimosa’, and the transcendent ‘Lux Aeterna’. With its intricate choral harmonies and powerful orchestration, this masterpiece continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Opening the concert will be Haydn’s Te Deum in C Major, a jubilant and majestic choral work composed in 1799. This uplifting piece begins with a bold and energetic choral declaration, followed by a lyrical, expressive section and culminating in a triumphant finale.

Haydn’s signature mastery of counterpoint and harmonic brilliance shines throughout, making Te Deum a fitting prelude to the grandeur of Mozart’s Requiem.

This extraordinary concert promises an afternoon of breathtaking choral and orchestral artistry, offering audiences an opportunity to experience two of the classical era’s most revered compositions. Don’t miss this chance to witness a stirring performance by The Michael O’Neal Singers and their accomplished musical collaborators.

For complete concert and ticket information, visit www.mosingers.com or call 770.594.7974.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS DANCE Camps, Classes, and Theater for the Young The Tony Awardwinning Alliance Theatre has something to offer for all ages. From classes, ages 12 months through adult. To plays developed specifically for children newborn to five and through the Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young. To summer camps where young actors can build character, grow confidence, and exercise imagination through a variety of theater camps for rising grades K-12 at locations all around metro Atlanta.

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Atlanta Ballet brings together art and artists from across the globe and from our own backyard Founded in 1929, Atlanta Ballet is one of the premiere dance companies in the country and the official State Ballet of Georgia. Atlanta Ballet’s eclectic repertoire spans ballet history, highlighted by beloved classics and inventive originals.

Opened in 1996, the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education provides classes for students from age 2 to adult at three convenient studio locations. After 95 years, Atlanta Ballet continues to bring together art and artists from across the globe and from our own backyard to create inspiring dance and dance education for the city of Atlanta.

To learn more, go to atlantaballet.com.

The Atlanta Chamber Players continue their 24-25 Season with an exciting program at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.

A new commission

by Allen McCullough, funded by the Halle Foundation, will be performed along with Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 8 and Serenade in D major for Flute, Violin, and Viola. Musicians for this concert include Elizabeth Pridgen, piano, Todd Skitch, flute,

Justin Bruns, violin, and Catherine Lynn, viola. Now in our 49th Season, the ACP continues to shine with unique and virtuosic programming. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our mailing list through our website to learn more. www.atlantachamberplayers.com

The Atlanta Opera Presents Siegfried and Semele The Atlanta Opera presents two spectacular productions: Richard Wagner’s Siegfried (April 26–May 4, 2025) and G.F. Handel’s Semele (June 7–15, 2025) at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Siegfried, part of Wagner’s Ring cycle, follows a hero’s journey of self-discovery and destiny.

Semele, a Baroque masterpiece, tells a tale of love, ambition, and divine jealousy.

Both operas feature exquisite music and compelling storytelling. Don’t miss these unforgettable performances — secure your tickets today at atlantaopera.org.

Atlanta Master Chorale Presents Pathways The question “Is there another way to get there?” resonates deeply with us all whether on Atlanta’s busy roadways to life’s meandering paths. AMC’s spring Pathways concert explores our search for direction through a vibrant tapestry of choral works.

The program weaves together traditional spirituals, contemporary compositions, and folk songs that contemplate our various journeys — both physical and spiritual. From the dawning of new beginnings to the comfort of returning home, these musical selections remind us that while destinations matter, it’s often the path we choose that shapes our story. Join us March 14 & 15 (8 PM) at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. AtlantaMasterChorale.org/concerts.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS DANCE All The Way Live II fuses enthralling live performance and music into a celebratory extravaganza!

The audience is urged to join in as active participants to move and groove with the cast. The dance and musical components of the production share the authentic Ballethnic style of blending ballet and African dance concepts with a musicality that explores fusion and traditional elements. This production features a live band, African drummers, a chorus of singers, a New Orleans second line, and the soulful voice of Adam L. McKnight. To purchase tickets visit, https:// www.eventbrite.com/cc/all-the-waylive-2-3971673 or call (404) 762-1416!

Center for Puppetry Arts Presents Rainforest Adventures, Now - March 2 Dive into the vibrant world of the rainforest with Rainforest Adventures at the Center for Puppetry Arts!

This colorful, family-friendly show brings the wonders of the tropics to life through enchanting puppetry. Follow the journey of an adventurous monkey, a sleepy sloth, and a curious toucan as they explore their lush jungle home. Featuring catchy music and eye-catching puppets, this interactive performance introduces young audiences to the fascinating creatures and natural beauty of the rainforest. Perfect for kids of all ages, Rainforest Adventures offers an engaging, fun, and educational experience for the whole family! Purchase tickets at puppet.org/programs/rainforest-adventures.

City Springs Theatre Company Celebrates Inaugural Encore Gala On February 16th, three of the original stars of Broadway’s A Chorus Line will join City Springs Theatre Company’s inaugural Encore Gala, celebrating the 50th

anniversary of that ground-breaking musical. The evening will feature fullscale musical numbers interspersed with appearances by Broadway legends Baayork Lee, Kelly Bishop and Priscilla Lopez who will share their unique perspectives on the show and its creation. Tickets ($89-$264) are available at CitySpringsTheatre.com/gala, CitySpringsTheatre.com!

Conant Performing Arts Center stages productions by the university’s acclaimed music and theatre programs.

Visit Oglethorpe’s small, historic campus for theatre, concerts, and visual arts on a different scale.

Oglethorpe’s 550-seat Conant Performing Arts Center stages productions by the university’s acclaimed music and theatre programs, as well as guest lecturers and student-led theatre and art exhibitions. Oglethorpe students receive hands-on experiences both on stage and behind the scenes, equipping them with valuable professional experience before graduating. Top Atlanta arts organizations also grace our stage! Atlanta theatre company Actor’s Express annually partners with Oglethorpe University to co-produce a production featuring professional and student performers. Details about upcoming events at oglethorpe.edu/arts.

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Mojah Dance Theatre Presents “Let Freedom Ring” Mojah Dance Theatre formerly called Total Dance Company will perform a trilogy: a three-part series of Black Box Theater productions at Southwest Arts Center. Saturday, February 23rd at 7 pm “Let Freedom Ring” will be featured in celebration of Black History Month.

Sunday, March 22 at 5 pm excerpts from “Women Hold Up Half the Sky”, A Tribute to the African American Woman will be presented in celebration of Women’s History Month. Sunday, April 27th at 5 pm, “ Ajile Talk, Mojah Talk, Drum Talk” will be presented in memory of philanthropist, Dorimell Borders Axam. Mojah dancers will perform with purpose and passion. www.dancicalproductions.com

An Unkindness of Ravens, an Exploration by Full Radius Dance An exploration, through dance, of the complex symbolism of the raven — loss, death, prophecy, insight, & connecting the material world to the spirit world. Come experience Full Radius Dance in a new work directed by Artistic Director Douglas Scott, premiering March 7-9, 2025 at 7 Stages Theatre Mainstage. Full Radius Dance is Atlanta’s physically integrated dance (dancers with and without disabilities) company. With 30 years of experience in the field, the company is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art of dance. For more information: fullradiusdance.org/ravens

World Premiere of “Requiem Americano” by Georgia Symphony Orchestra Join the Georgia Symphony Orchestra on May 17, 2025 for their seventy-fourth season finale, We the People, a meaningful exploration of different perspectives on American Life. Experience the world premiere of “Requiem Americano,”

by GSO Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville, using the music of America to address pressing societal issues such as anti-immigration sentiment, hypercommercialism, gun violence, social isolation, and disproportionate incarceration.

Enhancing this powerful performance, the GSO will be joined by tenor Timothy Miller, the Atlanta Boy Choir, and the GSO Chorus. www.georgiasymphony.org/event/we-thepeople.

Experience the enchantment of The Firebird by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre at Gas South Theater in Duluth, GA on March 1 & 2, 2025.

This timeless ballet fuses magic, myth, and artistry, reimagining the legendary tale of a mystical creature and the struggle between light and darkness.

Captivating choreography, dazzling costumes, and dynamic staging complement a stirring musical score.

Prepare to be mesmerized by every graceful leap and passionate turn, as tradition meets innovation in this magical reinterpretation.

Witness a celebration of transformation, courage, and the enduring power of imagination. Don’t miss this extraordinary, unforgettable performance. Tickets and information at GwinnettBallet.org

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS DANCE Kennesaw State’s Dance Department to host Terminus Modern’s Duality

Mozart Requiem and Haydn Te Deum with The Michael O’Neal Singers

Kennesaw State University Department of Dance will host Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre for its 2025 Spring Season opener, Duality, March 7-9 at the KSU Dance Theater on the Marietta campus. In pursuit of embodying classical ballet’s elegance and harnessing the vibrant energy of contemporary dance, the performance showcases two dance works.

One of the works is a highly anticipated world premiere by esteemed choreographer Frank Chaves. The extraordinary dancers of Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre are known for their technical prowess and artist expression. Tickets are now available for you to experience an interconnected world where mind, body, and spirit converge. For tickets visit https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/ event/duality.

Experience an unforgettable afternoon as The Michael O’Neal Singers perform Mozart’s Requiem and Haydn’s Te Deum. Mozart’s Requiem, his final masterpiece, is a powerful and deeply moving work filled with drama and profound beauty. Haydn’s Te Deum, a jubilant and triumphant hymn of praise, contrasts with its energetic and celebratory spirit. Together, these works create a powerful musical experience that will inspire and captivate.

Joining the 130-voice MOS chorus will be soloists Talise Trevigne, Maria McDaniel, Richard Clement, John LaForge, and a 35-piece orchestra.

For complete concert and ticket information, visit www.mosingers.com or call 770.594.7974.

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New South Festival Singers Celebrates English Composers On Sunday, March 23, 4:00 PM, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 515 East Ponce de Leon Avenue in Decatur, the New South Festival Singers present their 40th annual Andrew Cain Masterworks Concert. The program will include works that are steeped in Festival Singers’ history, John Rutter’s Requiem , and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Mystical Songs. The Vaughan Williams was on the Festival Singers very first concert on May 20, 1985. The Festival Singers’ recording of the Rutter was lauded in The American Record Guide. Lynn Swanson will conduct soloists Sue Lawton and Scott Smith, with chamber orchestra and organist Will Buthod.

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prodigal son Jesse shows up for a family wedding with his new Swedish boyfriend and turns the family reunion into a family showdown.

“Modern Family” meets “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” as the Bryant siblings try to bridge their differences with a little help from God, card games and their Immediate Family. Tickets can be purchased at www.OutFrontTheatre.com

The Rialto Center for the Arts is thrilled to showcase A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production

In the Bryant family’s Hyde Park home,

The Rialto Center for the Arts is thrilled to showcase A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production, featuring Luther S. Allison, Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs on March 8, followed by the legendary twotime Grammy and Tony Award winner Dee Dee Bridgewater on March 29. These

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS DANCE performances celebrate the vibrant soul of New Orleans and the rich essence of jazz with renowned compositions and inspiring songs.

Enjoy Jazz at Lincoln Center’s melodies from jazz greats like Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, and Ellis Marsalis or come see Dee Dee’s distinctive interpretation of jazz standards. Tickets are available at www.rialto.gsu.edu.

Roswell Dance Theatre presents The Little Mermaid!

Join mermaid princess Ariel on her journey to land and life above the sea. Surrounded by her sea friends, she marvels at the treasures dropped by humans to the ocean floor and swims just to the edge of the water to glimpse the world of ships crossing overhead. After making a deal with the sea witch Ursula, Ariel has to overcome many challenges as she struggles to win the heart of Prince Eric and find the life she longs for in the sunshine.

The Little Mermaid is a delight for the entire family and includes two special Meet & Greet events! Tickets are available at SpringBalletConcert.com, Roswell Dance Theatre, 770-998-0259.

Sandy Springs PAC’s New Website You can always count on Sandy Spring PAC for a lively variety of shows!

Now we have a brand new website that celebrates the theatre as the crown jewel of the City Springs District and is focused on ticket sales and your customer experience, from the moment that you think about what show to attend, to your experience when you visit Byers Theatre or Studio Theatre for a performance. Visit sandyspringspac.com and look around for a bit!

UGA Dance Company Celebrates Black History Month The University of Georgia Department of Dance Spring 2025 performances will include GRACE: Celebrating Black History Through Performance and the UGA Dance Company Spring Faculty Concert.

The performances will be held in February and April on the UGA campus at the New Dance Theatre in the Dance Building between Soule and Green Streets (off Sanford Drive). Please visit https://dance.uga. edu/events/all for more info and show times.

Tickets can be purchased at the Performing Arts Center and Tate Center box offices, by phone at 706-542-4400, and online at https://ugapac.evenue.net/events/ DD. Dance major and minor, teaching certificate and other programs are offered, visit dance.uga.edu.

Voices of Note Explores the Issue of Self-Acceptance Who hasn’t at some point in their lives been troubled by some aspect of their appearance? This reaction is a human one that most people share. This Is Me! musically looks at this issue of self-acceptance from many angles and perspectives. A newly commissioned work is the impetus behind the theme and has been expanded to include many other songs that speak to the personal struggles that individuals, regardless of ethnicity or gender, may encounter through life. Songs include selections by Mary Lambert, India Irie, Sia, and Pink. As the Atlanta Women’s Chorus and the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus unite forces for this show it is an opportunity for a shared focus on supporting people where they are!

Songs from many genres will captivate you as we speak from the heart about our own insecurities and triumphs! You will leave celebrating yourself just as you are! For more info visit www.voicesofnote.org

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March 15th @ 2:30 & 8:00 PM / March 16th @ 2:30 PM Tickets $40 - $50

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE DANCE As of press time the following events are scheduled, but may be subject to change

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MAROONED Adult Performance (13+) 3/6-3/16 Prices: $25.95-$30.50 Alex and Olmsted of Takoma Park, MD Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org

RAINFOREST ADVENTURES Family Performance Now - 3/2/25 Prices: $20.50-$22.75 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW at 18th TIX: 404-873-3391 EXT 0 puppet.org

THE INVADERS-BRITISH INVASION TRIBUTE BAND 3/8th /25 Prices: $39.00 The Holly Theater 69 W Main Street, Dahlonega GA 30533 TIX #:706-530-5162 Info@hollytheater.com

GALAPAGOS GEORGE Family Performance 3/5-3/16 Prices: Included with Museum Entry ($20.50$22.75) Barefoot Puppets of Richmond, VA Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org

CARLYLE BROWN’S THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III 3/8-30/25 Prices: $26-$50 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

MILO THE MAGNIFICENT Family Performance 3/19-3/30 Prices: $20.50-$22.75 Alex and Olmsted of Baltimore, Maryland Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org

IMMEDIATE FAMILY 3/13-29/25 Prices: $25+ Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

DR. SEUSS’S CAT IN THE HAT Family Performance 4/8-5/25 Prices: $20.50-$22.75 Music Theater International Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org

HIS HOUR UPON THE STAGE, BY TIM MCDONOUGH 3/23/25, 2:00 p.m. & 3/24/25, 7:30 p.m.

Free, no tickets required Theater Emory Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Theater Lab 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404-727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu

THEATRE MARIE ANTOINETTE 2/14 - 23/25 Prices: $20-$50 Actor’s Express & Oglethorpe University Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30319 TIX: 404-607-7469 https://actors-express.com/

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE DANCE DOG ACT 3/25,26,27 7:30pm, 3/28 & 29 8:00pm, 3/29 2:00pm, 3/30 3:00pm Prices: $10 - $12 Department of Theatre andPerformance Studies Onyx Theater 462 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650 https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/dog-act RESERVOIR 3 /9-5/4/25 Prices: $50 Alliance Theatre Hertz Stage 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4600 https://www.alliancetheatre.org/ production/2024-25/the-reservoir ADAM RAY IS DR. PHIL LIVE 3/30/25 Prices: $34-$149 Independent Artists Media Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://adamraycomedy.com

ONLY AN ACTOR, BY TIM MCDONOUGH 3/30/25, 2:00 p.m. & 3/31, 7:30 p.m.

Free, no tickets required Theater Emory Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Theater Lab 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu LEGENDS OF LAUGHTER TOUR 4/03/25 Prices: $59-$175 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.cobbenergycentre.com CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE B!TCH 4/4/25 Prices: $35+ Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

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TWELFTH NIGHT 4/5-27/25 Prices: $26-$50 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

———————— KSU TELLERS SPRING SHOWCASE (2025) 4/23 7:30pm, 4/24 7:30pm Prices : $5 https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/ksu-tellersspring-showcase ———————— Department of Theatre and Performance Studies Onyx Theater 462 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650

RODNEY CARRINGTON 4/05/25 Prices: $44-$194 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.cobbenergycentre.com

ANGERIA PARIS VANMICHEALS 4/12/25 Prices: $35+ Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

IT IS WHAT IT IS 4/11/25 Prices: $44.25+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

VARLA JEAN: THE ERRORS TOUR 4/18/25 Prices: $35+ Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM 4/11 8:00pm, 4/12 2:00pm, & 8:00pm, 4/13 3:00pm Prices: $10 - $16 Bailey School of Music and Department of Theatre and Performance Studies Bailey Performance Center, Morgan Hall 488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650 https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/sondheimon-sondheim

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN 4/25-5/11/25 Prices: $15-$30 The Holly Theater 69 W Main Street, Dahlonega GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 info@hollytheater XPERIMENTAL PUPPETRY THEATER Adult Performance (18+) 4/30-5/4/25 Prices: $20.50-$22.75 Various Artists Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org

KSU COLORS SHOWCASE (2025) 4/19 8:00pm Prices: $5 https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/the-ksucolors-showcase ———————— K.I.S.S. SPRING IMPROV SHOWCASE 5/2 8:00pm, 5/3 8:00pm Prices: $5 https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/kiss-springimprov-showcase ———————— Department of Theatre and Performance Studies Stillwell Theater 471 Bartow Ave NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650

TRICK! THE MUSICAL 5/1-17/25 Prices: $30+ Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE DANCE PRIDE AND PREJUDICE 5/3 - 6/1/25 Prices: $26-$50 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

MUSICAL THEATRE THE CHARLIE BROWN CABARET Saturday Nights @ 9 p.m.

Prices: $5 Eagle Atlanta (Upstairs Cabaret) 1492 Piedmont Ave Atlanta GA 30309 TIX: atlantaeagle.com MACBETH 3/1-9/25 Prices:$52+ The Atlanta Opera The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atl GA 30339 TIX: 404-881-8885 AtlantaOpera.org A BEAUTIFUL NOISE March 11–16, 2025 Prices: Tickets start at $35 Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com RAGTIME THE MUSICAL 3/14-30/25 Prices:$55-$100 City Springs Theatre Company Byers Theatre 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328 TIX: 404-477-4365 CitySpringsTheatre.com/ ragtime THE THORN 3/27 - 28/25 Prices: $35-$145 The Thorn Ltd Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.thethorn.com

PARADE 4 /1–6/25 Prices: Tickets start at $35 Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com XANADU 4/4-5/25, 8 p.m.; 4/5-6/25, 2 p.m.

Prices: $20 Oglethorpe University Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: (404) 504-1074 https://cur8.com/39759/project/129479 THE MAGIC FLUTE FOR FAMILIES 4/5 & 6/25 Prices: $12.50 children, $25 adults The Atlanta Opera Center for Puppetry Arts–Vince Anthony Founder’s Theater 1404 Spring Street, NW (at 18th) Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-881-8885 www.atlantaopera.org SIEGFRIED 4/26/25 - 05/04/2025 Prices: $52+ The Atlanta Opera Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: 404-881-8885 https://www.atlantaopera.org PETER PAN 4/29–5/4/25 Prices: Tickets start at $35 Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com

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Karla Calvin Waltz, Ballethnic Dance, photo by Shocphoto

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE DANCE BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL 5/2-18/25 Prices: $55-$100 City Springs Theatre Company Byers Theatre 1 Galambos Way Sandy Springs, GA, 30328 TIX: 404-477-4365 CitySpringsTheatre.com SEMELE 6/7, 10, 13, 15/25 Prices: $52+ The Atlanta Opera Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Venue Address: 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: 404-881-8885 www.atlantaopera.org

CONCERTS PIANO BAR WITH ROBERT RAY Fri. & Sat.-8:30p.m.-Midnight Prices: No Cover Campagnolo!

980 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Dinner served nightly until 10p.m.

TIX: Reservations Suggested 404-343-2446 BLIPPI: JOIN THE BAND TOUR! 2/23/25 at 2:00pm Prices: $26.00-71.00 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404)733-4800 aso.org/live

Saint, Full Radius Dance, Shannel Resto, photo by SJR Photography

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KATT WILLIAMS: HEAVEN ON EARTH TOUR 3/01/25 Prices: $69-$125 State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.kattwilliamslive.com

EMORY UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 3/6/25, 8:00 p.m.

Free, no tickets required Emory Department of Music Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

THE WILDER WOODS AND HAFFWAY TOUR 3/1/25 Prices: $41-$191 Live Nation Buckhead Theatre 3110 Roswell Rd Atlanta, GA 30305 TIX: (404) 843 2825 https://www.iamwilderwoods.com

MARTIN LAWRENCE: Y’ALL KNOW WHAT IT IS TOUR 3/07/25 Prices: $50-$70 State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://martinlawrenceontour.com

BLACK VIOLIN: FULL CIRCLE TOUR 3/1/25 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Prices: $39.50-79.50 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/live

SPIRITBOX: TSUNAMI SEA NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 3/07/25 Prices: $61-$72 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com ZEDS DEAD - RETURN TO THE SPECTRUM OF INTERGALACTIC HAPPINESS TOUR 3/07/25 Prices: $64-$230 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 https://www.zedsdead.net

CHRISTINE D’CLARIO: LA NOVIA TOUR 3/02/25 Prices: $35-$560 GraceHouse Group LLC Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 https://christinedclario.com/en/

NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK A JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS PRODUCTION 3/8/25 8p.m. Prices: $46-$81 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9TIX (9849) rialto.gsu.edu

TESLA 3/04/25 Prices: $53-$270 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

JOE BONAMASSA 3/8/25 Prices: $43.50+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

BEETHOVEN PROJECT: SYMPHONIES 4 + 7 3/6 & 3/9/25 at 8p.m.

Prices: $39.75-120 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/2425

RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES 3/9/25 Prices: $39.50+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE DANCE LUX PERPETUA: LIGHT OF HOPE 3/9/25 Prices: $20 The Georgia Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Zion Baptist Church 165 Lemon St NE, Marietta, GA 30060 TIX: (770) 615-2908 www.georgiasymphony.org/event/lux-perpetua/ KILLER QUEEN: A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN 3/09/25 Prices: $44-$140 KQ Touring Productions Buckhead Theatre 3110 Roswell Rd Atlanta, GA 30305 TIX: (404) 843 2825 https://www. killerqueenonline.com ANI DIFRANCO 3/12/25 Prices: $41-$71 Righteous Babe Records Buckhead Theatre 3110 Roswell Rd Atlanta, GA 30305 TIX: (404) 843 2825 https://anidifranco.com

IL VOLO 3/12/25 Prices: $45-$509 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.ilvolomusic.com PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL IN CONCERT WITH THE ASO 3/14/25 @7:30pm & 3/15/25 @ 3:00pm Prices: $39.50-109.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404)733-4800 aso.org/movies PATHWAYS 3/14 & 15/25 – 8 PM Prices:$42 Adult - $10 Youth; Packages available.

Atlanta Master Chorale Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N Decatur Road, Atlanta TIX: 404-727-5050 AtlantaMasterChorale.org/concerts

UGA Dance Company Aerial 2024, photo by Jason Thrasher

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STAYIN’ ALIVE: ONE NIGHT OF THE BEE GEES 3/14/25 Prices: $41-$263 Mynah Entertainment Buckhead Theatre 3110 Roswell Rd Atlanta, GA 30305 TIX: (404) 843 2825 https://www.stayinalivetribute.com

DEFTONES: NORTH AMERICA TOUR 3/18/25 Prices: $60-$401 State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.deftones.com NARUTO – THE SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE 3/19/25 Prices: $49.50+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

“THIS IS ME!” 3/15/25 - 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Prices: $40.00 -$25.00 - Children under 12 FREE Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus & Atlanta Women’s Chorus Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Emory University 1660 N. Decatur Rd. NE, Atlanta GA 30307 TIX: http://www.voicesofnote.org

ANDY GRAMMER: MONSTER TOUR 3/19/25 Prices: $59-$315 Buckhead Theatre 3110 Roswell Rd Atlanta, GA 30305 TIX: (404) 843 2825 https://www.andygrammer.com

BLAKE SHELTON: FRIENDS AND HEROES 3/15/25 Prices: Locked (VIP package $299) State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.blakeshelton.com

ROBERT SPANO CONDUCTS 3/20 & 3/22/25 at 8p.m. Prices: $39.75-120 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/2425

BEN SCHWARTZ AND FRIENDS 3/15/25 Prices: $31-$104 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.rejectedjokes.com

J BALVIN: BACK TO RAYO TOUR 3/20/25 Prices: $41-$790 State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.jbalvin.com

MOZART REQUIEM AND HAYDN TE DEUM 03/16/24, 3:00 p.m.

Prices: $25 (adult) - $5 (student) The Michael O’Neal Singers Roswell United Methodist Church 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-7974 www.mosingers.com

ARTSKSU PRESENTS: ROOMFUL OF TEETH 3/21 8:00pm Prices: $20 - $25 (Students: $5) http://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/artsksupresents-roomful-of-teeth ———————— ARTSKSU PRESENTS: SOOVIN KIM, VIOLIN 3/25 7:30pm http://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/artsksupresents-soovin-kim-violin ———————— Bailey School of Music Bailey Performance Center, Morgan Hall 488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650

MATTEO BOCELLI: A NIGHT WITH MATTEO 3/17/25 @7:30pm Prices: $49.75-115.75 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404)733-4800 aso.org/live

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE DANCE NEW YORK VOICES 3/21/25, 8:00 p.m. Prices:$10 – $40 Candler Concert Series Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

AARON LEWIS AND THE STATELINERS: AMERICAN AS IT GETS TOUR 3/21/25 Prices: $56-$306 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 https://www.aaronlewismusic.com

TYLER, THE CREATOR: CHROMAKOPIA THE WORLD TOUR 3/21/25 Prices: $328-$1,479 AEG State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://chromakopiatour.com/tickets/

JOHNNYSWIM 3/22/25 Prices: $53-$180 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 https://www.johnnyswim.com

Roswell Dance Theatre, Cinderella, photo by JBP Photography

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VAUGHAN WILLIAMS & RUTTER MASTERWORKS CONCERT WITH NEW SOUTH FESTIVAL SINGERS 3/23/25 at 4pm Prices: $25-75 New South Festival Singers Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church 515 East Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur, GA 30030 TIX: 913-488-7524 https://www.festivalsingers.org/concerts

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH JASON ISBELL 3/29/25 Prices: $39.50+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER 3/29/25, 8pm Prices: $50-$120.00 Georgia State University Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404.413.9TIX (9849) rialto.gsu.edu

HWASA LIVE TOUR (TWITS) IN NORTH AMERICA 3/23/25 Prices: $75-$769 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

R.E.S.P.E.C.T: A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF ARETHA FRANKLIN 3/29/25 Prices: $64 - $76+ Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: 770-813-7500 https://www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/ respect-aretha-franklin

SPANO CONDUCTS SCHEHERAZADE 3/27 & 3/29/25 at 8 p.m. Prices: $39.75-120 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/2425 INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR 3/27/25 Prices: $39.50+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

ANGELIQUE KIDJO’S AFRICAN SYMPHONY WITH THE ATLANTA POPS ORCHESTRA 3/30/25 @7:00pm Prices: $59.50-99.50 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404)733-4800 aso.org/live

BACK IN BLACK - AC/DC TRIBUTE 3/28/25 Prices: $28 - $70+ Gas South Theater Tribute Series Presented by Three Bridges Financial Group Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: (770) 813-7500 https://www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/ back-in-black-1

ALEJANDRA GUZMAN: BRILLA TOUR 4/03/25 Prices: $47-$147 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.cobbenergycentre.com THE MILLENIUM TOUR 2025 4/04/25 Prices: $80-$419 State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com

GSO JAZZ! WEST COAST SWING 3/28/25 Prices: $15–$45 GSO Jazz!

The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre 117 N Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 TIX: (770) 615-2908 www.georgiasymphony.org/event/west-coastswing

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE DANCE LSZEE 4/04 -05/25 Prices: $72-$114 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com GRAHAM NASH 4/6/25 Prices: $53+ Sandy Springs PAC 1 Galambos Way TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com SPRING PERFORMANCE April 6, 2025 Price: $15-$25, students free Atlanta Chamber Players First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta 1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404) 594-3445 www.atlantachamberplayers.com

FRANCO ESCAMILLA: 1995 4/09/25 Prices: $59-$179 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.cobbenergycentre.com KYLIE MINOGUE AND RITA ORA 4/11/25 Prices: $54-$1,615 State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com IMANI WINDS AND BOSTON BRASS 4/11/25, 8:00 p.m. Prices:$10 – $40 Candler Concert Series Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

Pacific Northwest Ballet Dancers Sarah Pasch & Ryan Cardea. Choreography by George Balanchine © The Balanchine Trust. Photo by Angela Sterling

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JASON’S LYRIC LIVE 4/11 -12/25 Prices: $60-$135 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://jecaryous.com

ANAT COHEN AND THE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ BAND 4/18/25 Prices: $14.45-$36.00 Georgia State University Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404.413.9TIX (9849) rialto.gsu.edu

EXPERIENCE HENDRIX 4/12/25 Prices: $55+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY PERFORMING JIMMY BUFFETT’S ‘CHANGES IN LATITUDES, CHANGES IN ATTITUDES’ 4/19 @8pm Prices: $25-49.50 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: 404.733.4800 aso.org/live

“DIE FLEDERMAUS” BY JOHANN STRAUSS II 4/12 - 13/25 Price: $14.45-$36.00 Georgia State University Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404.413.9TIX (9849) rialto.gsu.edu

SENSORY-FRIENDLY AND FAMILY CONCERTS: PETER AND THE WOLF 4/19/25 Prices: $10 The Georgia Symphony Orchestra Wheeler High School PAC 375 Holt Rd NE Marietta, GA 30068 TIX: (770) 615-2908 www.georgiasymphony.org/special-events/

BORED TEACHERS: THE STRUGGLE IS REAL! COMEDY TOUR 4/13/25 @ 3pm Prices: $39-59 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall Venue Address: 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: 404.733.4800 aso.org/live EMORY CONCERT CHOIR 4/13/25, 7:00 p.m. Free, no tickets required Emory Department of Music Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

ATTACK ON TITAN: BEYOND THE WALLS WORLD TOUR 4/23/25 Prices: $53.50+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org DAVE RAMSEY & DR. JOHN DELONY 4/35/25 Prices (range): $53.50+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

EMORY BIG BAND WITH PATRICK LANGHAM, SAXOPHONE 4/15/25, 8:00 p.m. Prices:Free, no tickets required Emory Department of Music Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

R&B INVITATION TOUR 4/26/25 Prices (range): $63.50+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE DANCE AN EVENING WITH MOZART (REQUIEM AND CORONATION MASS) 5/2 & 3/25 – 8 PM Prices: $42 Adult - $10 Youth; Packages available.

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N Decatur Road, Atlanta TIX: 404-727-5050 AtlantaMasterChorale.org/concerts

DANCE GRACE: CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY THROUGH PERFORMANCE (WITH GUEST PERFORMANCE BY THREADS DANCE PROJECT) 2/20-21/25, 7:30 p.m., 2/22/25, 2:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Prices: $8/$18 ($10 groups of 8 or more adult) University of Georgia Department of Dance New Dance Theatre, Dance Building 263 W. Green St. Athens, GA 30602: TIX:706-542-4400 www.dance.uga.edu

SWAN LAKE BY THE STATE BALLET THEATRE OF UKRAINE 2/21/25 at 7:30 p.m. Prices: $55-$115 Classical Arts Entertainment Byers Theatre 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs TIX: 770-206-2022 https://citysprings.com/events/state-ballettheatreukraine-swan-lake THE FIREBIRD PRESENTED BY GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE 3/1 & 2/25 Prices: $25 – $75 Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: (770) 626-2464 GwinnettBallet.org

Atlanta Ballet Dancers, Claudia Schreier’s Carnivale © Kim Kenney 2023

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AN UNKINDNESS OF RAVENS 3/7, 8, & 9,/25 Prices: Donation-based beginning at $0 Full Radius Dance 7 Stages Theatre Mainstage 1105 Euclid Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: 404-724-9663 fullradiusdance.org/ravens

ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE’S THE LITTLE MERMAID 4/4-5/25 Prices: $25 Roswell Dance Theatre Byers Theatre at City Springs 1 Galambos Way, Atlanta GA 30328 TIX: 770-206-2022 SpringBalletConcert.com

TERMINUS MODERN BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS “DUALITY” 3/7 8:00pm, 3/8 8:00pm, 3/9 2:00pm Prices: Tickets sold by Terminus Department of Dance KSU Dance Theater on Marietta Campus 860 Rossbacher Way, Marietta, GA30060 TIX: 470-578-6650 https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/duality

SENIOR DANCE SHOWCASE 4/8 6:00pm, 4/9 6:00pm Prices: Free https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/seniordance-showcase ———————— STUDENT DANCE CONCERT (2025) 4/24 7:30pm, 4/25 8:00pm, 4/26 8:00pm Prices (range): $15 - $20 https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/studentdance-concert ———————— Department of Dance KSU Dance Theater on Marietta Campus 860 Rossbacher Way, Marietta, GA 30060 TIX: 470-578-6650

SWAN LAKE PRESENTED BY NORTHEAST ATLANTA BALLET 3/8 - 9/2025 Prices: $21 Northeast Atlanta Ballet Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: (770) 813-7500 https://www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/ swan-lake-2

UGA DANCE COMPANY FACULTY AND GUEST ARTIST SPRING CONCERT 4/10-11/25, 7:30 p.m., 4/12/25, 2 and 8 p.m.

Prices : $8/$18 ($10 groups of 8 or more adult) University of Georgia Department of Dance New Dance Theatre, Dance Building 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA 30602 TIX: 706-542-4400 www.dance.uga.edu

ALL THE WAY LIVE II 3/15 &16/25 Prices: $40 - $50 Ballethnic Dance Company Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center 3181 Rainbow Drive Decatur, GA 30034 TIX: (404) 762-1416 https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/all-the-waylive-2-3971673

EMORY DANCE COMPANY SPRING CONCERT 4/16- 19/25, 7:30 p.m. Prices: $8 - $12 Emory Dance Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

GEORGE BALANCHINE’S COPPELIA 3/21 - 23/25 With the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: 404.892.3303

AJILE TALK, DRUM TALK, MOJAH TALK 4/27/25 5pm Prices: Donations Mojah Dance Theatre Southwest Arts Center, Black Box Theatre 915 New Hope Road, South Fulton, GA 30331 TIX: 770-256-6400 www.dancicalproductions.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE DANCE CATCH TUPLET 5/9 -11/25 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: 404.892.3303

FESTIVALS, EXHIBITS & MORE WORKSHOP SERIES: WRITING FAMILY HISTORY 3/5/25 @ 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.. Price: $30-45 DeKalb History Center, 2nd floor 101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030 TIX: dekalbhistory.org

SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL 3/22 11:00am – 3:00pm Prices: Free http://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/spring-artsfestival-2025 ———————— HERSTORY MONTH: LAUREN HAYNES 3/26 12:00pm - 1:00pm Prices (range): Free School of Art and Design Virtual Event http://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/herstorymonth-lauren-haynes ———————— School of Art and Design Chastain Pointe 1200 Chastain Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650

Roswell Dance Theatre, Cinderella, Photo by Stefanie Warren

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5TH ANNUAL OWL FILM FESTIVAL 5/5 7:00pm Prices: Free School of Art and Design Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650 http://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/5th-annualowl-film-festival

LIPSTICK & FIRE Open now until 2026 Prices: Free DeKalb History Center, 1st floor 101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030 More info: dekalbhistory.org PUPPETRY NOW SPECIAL EXHIBITION FEATURING RAYMOND CARR Special Museum Exhibit Now-3/16/25 Prices: Included with Museum Entry ($12.50-$16.50) Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org

HOPS AT THE HISTORY CENTER: TRAVELS ALONG THE NILE 3/6/25 Prices:Free DeKalb History Center 101 E. Court Square Decatur, GA 30030 https://dekalbhistory.org/

ANNET COUWENBERG: SEWING CIRCLES Now -May 10th Prices: Free School of Art and Design Zuckerman Museum of Art 492 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650 http://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/annetcounwenberg-sewing-circles

CREATING WITH JIM HENSON MUSEUM SPECIAL EXHIBITION 4/2-10/26/25 Prices: Included with Museum Entry ($12.50-$16.50) Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org

PROJECTS WALLS EXHIBITION: BETH LACOUR, MOUNTAINS & VALLEYS Now -7/25/25, Price: Free Zuckerman Museum of Art, a unit of the KSU School of Art and Design Zuckerman Museum of Art 492 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: No ticket required.

19TH ANNUAL ATL BLUES FESTIVAL 4/06/25 Prices: $59-$250 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 www.cobbenergycentre.com FINE ART + FASHION 4/30/25 Prices: $750-$15,000 National Black Arts Festival Atlanta History Center 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 TIX: fineartplusfashion.com

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DANCE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS GUIDE FULL RADIUS DANCE

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE

TOTAL DANCE/DANCICAL PRODUCTIONS, INC.

ATLANTA BALLET CENTRE FOR

Physically Integrated Modern Dance for dancers with and without disabilities Prices: Donation-based beginning at $0 2977 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 404-724-9663 https://fullradiusdance.org/classes

Mojah (Modern African) Prices: $15 - $30 915 New Hope Road, South Fulton, GA 30331 770-256-6400 www.dancicalproductions.com

BALLETHNIC DANCE COMPANY

Ballet, Pointe, Pas De Deux, African, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Ballethnicize Prices: $20 (per class) - $150 (series) 2587 Ballethnic Way, East Point, GA 30344 404-762-1416 www.ballethnic.org

Company Auditions for 2025-2026 Season Free, registration required Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center 1070 Northbrook Parkway Suwanee, GA 30024 770-237-0046 https://GwinnettBallet.org DANCE EDUCATION Summer Programs for ages 2 & up Prices: vary Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education Buckhead Centre, 4279 Roswell Road, Atlanta 30342 Virginia-Highland Centre, 504 Amsterdam Ave, Atlanta 30306 TIX: 404-873-5811 centre.atlantaballet.com

TOLBERT YILMAZ SCHOOL OF DANCE Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Aerial Silks, Kinderdance, Hip-Hop Prices: Start at $85 per month 601 Houze Way, Roswell GA TIX: 770-998-0259 www.tysod.com

UGA Dance Company Ballet 2023, photo by Jason Thrasher

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Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Southwest Arts Center Syncronicity Theatre Schwartz Center @ Emory University The Holly Theatre Tolbert Yilmaz School Of Dance Woodruff Arts Center Zuckerman Museum of Art @ KSU

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