Atlanta ShowGuide Fall 2023

Fall 2023

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CO NT E N T S Shining” Is A Powerful New Work 4 “The from The Atlanta Opera and Alliance Theatre

6 City Springs Theatre Company Opening its Sixth Season with Fiddler on the Roof in October

8 You Belong Here: Place, People,

and Purpose in Latinx Photography at Carlos Museum

Magic: Atlanta Women’s 10 Resurrecting Chorus Unveils 10th Anniversary Season Historic Holly Theatre Presents: 12 The A Season for Dreamers Michael O’Neal Singers 14 The Multifaceted Music Theatre 16 Aurora Unveils Captivating 2023/2024 Season Welcomes Fall with 18 ArtsKSU Exciting Concerts and Events Springs Performing Arts Center 20 Sandy Bringing Big Acts this Fall Sky’s the Limit 22 The with Atlanta Master Chorale Enchanting Fall Performances 24 Experience at the Center for Puppetry Arts Center for the Arts 26 Rialto Gets Funky and Animated with Fall 2023 Season

University’s 28 Oglethorpe Dynamic Fall Lineup

30 Experience an Unforgettable Evening at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

32 Fall Into Decatur!

Cultural Arts — 34 Roswell Where the Arts Meets Life 36 Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights 44 Atlanta ShowGuide Performance Guide On the Cover: The Atlanta Opera, Candide, photo by Raftermen.

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“The Shining” Is A Powerful New Work from The Atlanta Opera and Alliance Theatre

Photo by Scenic Designer Jacquelyn Scott

“It’s a hell of a ride… ‘Is it scary?’ It is… Moravec has created a soundtrack to the chaos within Jack Torrance’s heart, and it’s truly terrifying.” – Jay Gabler, Classical MPR

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hy do we love him so much?!

The magic of Stephen King’s novels is that they grip the reader in irresistible plot lines and characters while exploring deeper aspects of human nature. For awhile, we are entertained on the edge of reality in his stories before riding a rollercoaster into other worlds of King’s own brand of “what if?” The Shining introduces a seemingly typical young family, but we discover quickly that the “hero” Jack Torrence is failing as a writer, a father, and a husband. His vulnerabilities grow to weaknesses and then reality shifts and he careens into madness.

The opera, written by composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell, sticks closely to the novel (as much as the Stanley Kubrick movie misrepresented it), so the complexities of the family relationships and the strength of Jack’s son Danny, and his psychic “shining” connection to others, makes this thriller even more suspenseful.

Mother and wife Wendy Torrance is a smart, motivated warrior who fiercely

protects her family in the face of threats.

Originally commissioned and premiered by the Minnesota Opera in 2016, The Shining has been revised by the creators to use a colorful but smaller orchestra and remounted by San Francisco’s flagbearer of new works, Opera Parallèle, together with co-producers Portland Opera and Hawai’i Opera Theatre, with Director Brian Staufenbiel leading the new creative team.

The West Coast premiere in June 2023 was greeted by thrilled audiences at sold-out performances.

Co-presented in Atlanta by The Atlanta Opera and the Alliance Theatre, anyone who loves The Shining has eleven performances split between two extraordinary casts to choose from at the Coca-Cola Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center from September 15 to October 1. Tickets start at $25 and are available at www.alliancetheatre.org/ production/2023-24/the-shining or by calling The Atlanta Opera ticket office at 404-881-8885.

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City Springs Theatre Company Opening its Sixth Season with Fiddler on the Roof in October

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fter spending more than a year in New York City co-starring with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster in the revival of The Music Man, Atlanta native Shuler Hensley is back on his home turf, directing City Springs Theatre Company’s (CSTC) season six opener, Fiddler On The Roof (October 6-22). CSTC (of which Hensley serves as Artistic Director) has been trying to get the legendary musical about Tevye the milkman and the Jewish experience in czarist Russia on its schedule for years.

Particularly exciting is the production’s concept, which came from an unlikely source — the social media platform TikTok. “Our production of Fiddler On The Roof will be one of the most unique productions we have ever produced at City Springs Theatre Company,” says CSTC’s Executive Director Natalie DeLancey. “We discovered our Scenic Designer Jacob Olson on TikTok, where he creates and showcases conceptual designs for theatrical shows.

His Fiddler design puts a beautiful spin on a long-time classic while still keeping traditions and family front and center. Not only will we be building this production from the ground up, but it will be an imaginative design concept that has never been seen before!” In addition to its 3-week run in the Byers Theatre (located in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center), the production will also be seen by nearly 4,000 area students via CSTC’s growing education initiatives. “Creating opportunities for young audiences to see important, historical shows like Fiddler On The Roof is part of our mission,” says Jenna Gamerl, director of education for City Springs Theatre Conservatory. “Developing audiences and arts supporters starts at a young age, and we at City Springs Theatre are thrilled to introduce this musical theatre classic to the next generation!”

Tickets are available at CitySpringsTheatre.com/fiddler.

Artistic Director, Schuler Hensley

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You Belong Here

Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography You Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography celebrates the dynamic photography of Latinx artists across the United States. The exhibition brings together established and emerging artists, who tackle themes of political resistance, family and community, fashion and culture, and the complexity of identity in American life.

Gabriela Ruiz and Bibs Moreno. Untitled. October 2017. Courtesy of Bibs Moreno and Aperture.

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rtists in the exhibition contribute to a vast visual archive of the Latinx experience as pluralistic, nuanced, and fluid. They illustrate a range of histories and geographies, contextualize and reinterpret watershed social and artistic movements, stake space for queerness, and articulate the importance of photography within the larger field of Latinx art.

You Belong Here explores contemporary photography that sheds light on social spaces — from intimate portrayals of home and family to collective experiences of the streets and nightlife — as well as the inbetweenness, or nepantla, of transnational, multiracial, and postcolonial identities. It generates an expansive dialogue about

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visibility and belonging for Latinx people.

The exhibition features work by Laura Aguilar, Genesis Báez, William Camargo, Sofía Córdova, Perla de Leon, Tarrah Krajnak, Hiram Maristany, Joiri Minaya, Steven Molina Contreras, Star Montana, Eddie Quiñones, Reynaldo Rivera, Guadalupe Rosales, Gabriela Ruiz and Bibs Moreno, and John M. Valadez.

Curated by Pilar Tompkins Rivas, chief curator and deputy director of curatorial and collections at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, You Belong Here, organized by Aperture, originates from Tompkins Rivas’s work as guest editor of “Latinx,” the Winter 2021 issue of Aperture magazine. carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/youbelong-here

RESURRECTING MAGIC:

Atlanta Women’s Chorus Unveils Enchanting 10th Anniversary Season with Revamped “Free Spirits” Halloween Extravaganza

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he much-awaited revival of the beloved Halloween extravaganza, “Free Spirits”, is set to mark the grand commencement of the Atlanta Women’s Chorus’ remarkable 10th Anniversary Season.

Originally brought to life in 2015, “Free Spirits” quickly soared to the pinnacle of popularity, captivating the hearts of fans across generations. Now, in a sensational resurgence, the show has been meticulously updated with a fresh array of spine-tingling musical selections, merging seamlessly with the cherished classics that fans hold dear.

As the curtains rise again, “Free Spirits” promises an exhilarating journey sweeping you and your entire family off your feet.

From the eerie melodies of Orban’s haunting “Daemon Irrepit Callidus” to the iconic “Time Warp” from the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show, the show’s musical tapestry spans a diverse range.

This year’s edition will have a “Spooky Bake Sale” featuring bake goods and candies with a Halloween flair, and will encourage

all guests to join in on the frightening flair by coming in their favorite costume.

“Whether the genre is classical choral music or a pop tune, there are so many spooky Halloween-inspired songs”, said Melissa Arasi, artistic director of the Atlanta Women’s Chorus. She continued, highlighting “We just love the opportunity to embody some characters and sing challenging and fun music.”

The doors to this macabre celebration are swinging open, inviting you to embrace the spirit of the occasion and become part of the eerie and exhilarating family fun.

So, if you’re ready to be whisked away on a rollercoaster of thrills and chills, don’t miss the chance to secure your tickets for “Free Spirits” by visiting voicesofnote.com.

A bewitching night of musical spectacle awaits as “Free Spirits” reclaims the spotlight, promising an experience you won’t want to miss.

Get tickets and show information at www.voicesofnote.org/upcoming-events.

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The Historic Holly Theatre Presents: A Season for Dreamers

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Matilda, photo by Elliott Wallis

he Holly Theatre in Dahlonega is musical about America’s most notorious looking forward to their 2023bank robbers, opening in April. The season 2024 theatrical season, which also will come to a close in the Summer of 2024 marks their 30th anniversary season of with a production of The Wizard of Oz, a performances. The Holly will continue to show that is beloved to patrons of all ages, showcase regional talent in their upcoming with an updated cirque theme fit for a mainstage season entitled, “A Season for spectacular performance.

Dreamers”, beginning in September 2023.

The Holly Theatre always strives to proArtistic Director Taylor Jarrard has worked vide children with opportunities to learn and with her committee to choose shows that perform, which will be showcased in their will remind us that everyone has a dream, fall 2023 production of The Snow Queen and whether it is big or small in size. a production of A Year With Frog and Toad Their season will open with The Music in March of 2024. As always, a summer full Man, where we meet Harold Hill, a con of camps is open to performers of all ages, man who finds himself falling in love with starting as early as age 3. Summer programthe straight-laced town librarian, Marian. ming will be announced in early 2024.

The Holly continues their yearly tradition The historic Holly Theatre remains a of a Christmas-themed staple in the North Georgia show with a production of community. The beautiful and Elf the Musical, based on the relaxed atmosphere of the beloved holiday film. Visit Holly, with no seat more than the theater in February for a 70 feet from the stage, offers production of Twelfth Night, an intimate and inviting setting a Shakespearean love story for guests to relax and escape with a pirate twist. Following through the magic their winter play, you can of theater. (For show and venture to the Holly in April ticket information go to and May to see Bonnie & Much Ado About Nothing, hollytheater.com or call photo by Elliott Wallis Clyde, a racy and compelling 706-530-5162.)

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The Michael O’Neal Singers Multifaceted Music

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ince its inception 35 years ago, The Michael O’Neal Singers organization has provided a unique opportunity to the north Atlanta community to experience musical presentations of engaging variety and artistic excellence. The Michael O’Neal Singers (or MOS for short) is a symphonicsized chorus of 130 voices that performs a wide variety of choral literature each season — ranging from choral/orchestral masterpieces such as Beethoven’s Mass in C Major, Brahms’ Requiem, and Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, to themed programs such as Irish Song and Dance, MOS Goes to the Movies, and I Hear America Singing. The MOS 2023-2024 performance season includes concerts of Broadway and show tunes by Leonard Bernstein, Cole Porter, Georgia and Ira Gershwin, and Lin-Manuel Miranda; A John Rutter Christmas featuring popular and traditional music from this well-loved choral composer; a tribute to Robert Shaw in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Mr. Shaw’s passing; and a community singalong Messiah, among others.

By offering choral programming spanning centuries and styles, The Michael O’Neal Singers strive to appeal to a variety of audiences of all ages and stages. MOS performs in Roswell and Dunwoody at venues with plenty of general seating, and offers

economically friendly door tickets and free parking, encouraging choral music lovers to attend MOS performances at their convenience, with little need to plan far ahead.

MOS strives to strengthen appreciation and performance of choral art by cultivating choral performers. Recognizing an ongoing need in the lives of singers who currently can’t access live choral programming, MOS expanded its programming to encompass distanced choral musicians. Now the in-person and ONLINE choruses of MOS rehearse virtually side-by-side, preparing the same repertoire and experiencing together a culminating concert. The in-person MOS symphonic-sized chorus is auditioned; the ONLINE choral experience is open to all interested singers, whether near or far, seasoned or beginner. This dual choral programming evolved naturally from the community formed by singers in the throes of pandemic isolation. and allows MOS to more fully realize its mission to engage, educate, and enrich lives through choral song.

Thus far, MOS ONLINE has had participants from 28 U.S. states and nine countries.

For information on MOS’s in-person and ONLINE opportunities, and on how you can be a part of our community of music, visit mosingers.com, call 770.594.7974, or write to mosoffice@mosingers.com.

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Aurora Theatre Unveils Captivating 2023/2024 Season: “A Winning Hand”

Aurora Theatre Christmas Canteen 2019 awrenceville’s cultural gem, the Aurora Theatre, is exuberantly unveiling its highly anticipated 2023/2024 season titled “A Winning Hand”. Embarking on its 28th year of artistic excellence, the renowned arts hub is poised to deliver a spellbinding lineup. This season, which brings Broadway-caliber musicals, thoughtprovoking plays, and perennial holiday enchantment, is imbued with a fresh twist of brilliance and heartwarming humanity that will surely captivate audiences.

In a groundbreaking move, the upcoming season at Aurora Theatre will celebrate an exciting first: every production will showcase a remarkable female lead.

The curtain rises with a mesmerizing journey into the true story and timeless melodies of Carole King in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”. Following in November, the perennial favorite “Christmas Canteen” makes a triumphant return for its 28th annual iteration, promising to usher in the holiday spirit with its irresistible charm.

As the new year dawns, two gripping plays are set to grace the stage: “Knead” by Mary Lynn Owen and “Greener Pastures”

by Lori Fischer. These riveting tales delve

into themes of rivalry, family dynamics, and the power of understanding. And as the crescendo of the season nears, the beloved gospel musical “Sister Act” promises to conclude the season with an exultant proclamation of “REJOICE”!

Ann-Carol Pence, co-founder and producing artistic director of Aurora Theatre, expressed her excitement about the upcoming season. “I’m so invigorated about Aurora’s upcoming season. Every performance will demonstrate the beautiful humanity of powerful stories. I’m especially proud that each show features a woman in the leading role. As a womanled company, it gives me great joy to amplify the passion, humor and resilience of many amazing female characters, one of which wrote my all-time favorite song, ‘You’ve Got a Friend’.”

Aurora Theatre stands as a luminous testament to the transformative power of the performing arts and a beacon guiding us through the upcoming year with storytelling that ignites the soul and celebrates the rich diversity of the human experience. auroratheatre.com/productions-andprograms/view/season-28-at-a-glance/

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Imani Winds by Shervin Lainez

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Visiting Artist Lecture David Cruz

ArtsKSU Welcomes Fall with Exciting Concerts and Events Over 100 performances and exhibitions, plus one outstanding gala.

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International Choreography The 2022-2023 Department of Dance season opens with “Double Exposure,” made possible by the Eleo Pomare/Glen Conner Endowment. Original works by Israel’s Lior Lazarof and Belgium’s Nicola Wills will be presented in the double bill concert on August 25-26. Then, enjoy work by both faculty and guest artists in “Sage” November 10-11, performed by the KSU Dance Company.

he College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University (ArtsKSU) is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 ArtsKSU Season, featuring the School of Art and Design, the Department of Dance, the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, and the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music. Interim Dean Harrison Long said, “The arts at KSU are essential to the cultural fabric of our institution and to greater Atlanta. We invite patrons to join us for our numerous offerings this fall.”

Celebrating powerful work The School of Art and Design’s Zuckerman Museum of Art will present “UNDER{flow}” August 29 through December 9. This group exhibition celebrates the work of five AfroCaribbean Artists: Josué Azor, Firelei Báez, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, David Antonio Cruz, and Didier William.

Adventurous Forays The Bailey School of Music welcomes Imani Winds on September 29. The twice Grammy-nominated ensemble has led both a revolution and an evolution of the wind quintet through dynamic playing and adventurous programming. Next, the music school celebrates the natural world with concerts from October 16-21 in the “Music, Nature & Sustainability Festival.”

Frankenstein and Sweat The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies will host Broken Box Mime Theater Company Sept. 8-9 in their performance of “A BKBX Frankenstein.” It’s a retelling of Frankenstein like you’ve never seen before! From Oct. 3-8, don’t miss Lynn Nottage’s “Sweat,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning collision of race, class, and friendship at a pivotal moment in America.

ArtsKSU Gala, October 14 Buy your tickets now for the can’t-miss social event of the year: the 2023 ArtsKSU Gala on Oct. 14 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. Proceeds benefit students in the College of the Arts.

To buy tickets or learn more, please visit Kennesaw.edu/arts.

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Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Bringing Big Acts this Fall

he City Springs district will buzz with excitement starting October 25, when renowned vocal group, The Manhattan Transfer, makes a stop on its 50th anniversary tour to show off their celebrated musicianship with their biggest hits like “Boy from New York City,” “Route 66,” and “Birdland”. Venerated songwriter and guitarist John Hiatt, whose songs have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, and many others, will appear on November 1.

The international sensation STOMP will change the way you look at brooms, trash cans, and matchboxes for two shows, November 10 and 11.

Teacher and comedian Eddie B created a series of videos titled “What Teachers Really Want to Say” and now he sells out comedy clubs with his “Teachers Only Comedy Tour” — coming to Sandy Springs PAC November 17. Educators everywhere are getting a lesson in the funniest ways to express their worst frustrations, and they are loving every second of Eddie B’s portrayal of a teacher’s hectic life.

Since breaking out on America’s Got Talent in 2015, Piff the Magic Dragon has won the heart of America through his Vegas residency, network television appearances and non-stop touring. Accompanying Piff

on his many adventures, Mr. Piffles, the world’s only magic-performing Chihuahua™ has been levitated, laminated, shackled in a straitjacket and shot out of a cannon, all in the name of entertainment. They may be a double act, but it’s no secret who the star is. They take the Sandy Springs PAC stage November 19, the Eddie B Comedy Tour. citysprings.com/events/eddie-bteachers-only-comedy-tour

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Our 48th Season

Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 7 pm An All-American Opening

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The Sky’s the Limit with Atlanta Master Chorale

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t’s a cliché, “the sky’s the limit.” There are no barriers to our dreams and possibilities.

On October 13 and 14, Atlanta Master Chorale will take the stage in Emerson Concert Hall at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts to present a program featuring music of dreams and endless possibilities.

There is something about looking up at the sky that releases the wonder of our inner child. We ask, “Why is the sky blue?”

“Where does the wind come from?” “Is there life on other planets?” “Where do I fit into the cosmos?” We all remember looking at fluffy clouds in a deep blue sky and discovering that the cloud-shapes looked like animals.

Beyond that, there is something inherently optimistic about sky-gazing.

When life takes a turn for the better, we happily declare that “things are looking up!”

Our October concert will revel in the offerings of the morning and evening skies: wind, clouds, birds, rainbows, sun, moon, stars, constellations, and endless possibilities.

As the Air Force song says, “Off we go, into the wild blue yonder.” We hope you will join us in October for

this launch into the limitless beyond of the heavens as we start our new concert season.

In our almost 40-year history, the Atlanta Master Chorale has come to define excellence in choral performance. Our 2023-2024 season showcases repertoire that is both meaningful and technically challenging. Future concert programs will be featured in upcoming ShowGuide editions. For full season details and ticket information, visit www.atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts.

Our Atlanta ShowGuide patrons receive a $5 discount on individual adult concert tickets by using the code AMCShowguide at checkout.

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Experience Enchanting Fall Performances at the Center for Puppetry Arts The Rainbow Fish

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young African girl finds courage and compassion with her elephant friend, beloved Mexican folklore comes to life, a beautiful fish learns about inner beauty, a Halloween fan-favorite returns, and a horseman brings silly scares to the Center for Puppetry Arts this fall.

Don’t miss your final chance to see Aanika’s Elephants on stage now through September 3. Created by a cohort of Sesame Street writers and performers, this heartwarming tale follows Aanika, a young African girl who must protect her elephant friend, Little, and their herd from looming poachers.

Come see Mexican folklore spring into life in the delightful Brother Coyote and Sister Fox from September 6-24. Presented in both English and Spanish, this bilingual tale about Brother Coyote scheming to eat Doña Conchita’s chickens is foiled by the equally clever Sister Fox. Witness a stunning metamorphosis from the inside out with The Rainbow Fish from October 4-15. Adapted from the beloved children’s book, the beautiful Rainbow Fish learns what true beauty is after a wise octopus encourages him to

share his scales with others.

Bring in the Halloween season with the return of the fan-favorite The Ghastly Dreadfuls (18+) from October 11-28. A “deadly” troupe of musicians, dancers, and puppeteers transport spectators into the realm beyond earthly existence as they present an array of eerie tales, chilling melodies, and infernal dances gathered from both nearby and distant sources. For ages 18+.

Finally, riding into the Center with silly scares for all ages is The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Silly Hollow from October 18-29. This audience favorite is a light-hearted take on the classic Halloween favorite that everyone will enjoy. Pack your Halloween with even more fun with our Monster Mash on October 28 where families can come for an indoor trick-ortreating event with games, a DJ, and more!

All-inclusive tickets for family series performances include the Create-APuppet Workshop™ access to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, a special museum exhibition featuring Puppetry NOW artist Poncili Creación, and free onsite parking. To learn more, visit puppet.org.

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Rialto Center for the Arts Gets Funky and Animated with Fall 2023 Season Events

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Ranky Tanky with special guest Ms. Lisa Fischer, photo by Peter Frank Edwards

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owntown Atlanta will get funky and animated when the Rialto Center for the Arts kicks off its 2023-2024 Rialto Series themed Holding The Light, exploring how the arts inspire hope in challenging times.

The high-energy season kicks off Oct. 14 with a two-time Grammy winning ensemble named after the Gullah phrase for “get funky”: Ranky Tanky, with special guest Ms. Lisa Fischer, herself a two-time Grammy winner.

With roots tethered to the Sea Islands, Ranky Tanky combines songs handed down through generations, performing works from their Billboard-ranked No. 1 album “Good Time” featuring a funk fusion of R&B and Gullah.

Audiences will embrace Fischer, who appeared prominently in the Oscarwinning documentary “20 Feet from Stardom” in which she sang the female lyrics of “Gimme Shelter” with Mick Jagger and performed her own hit single “How Can I Ease The Pain.”

The season continues Nov. 11 with The Queen’s Cartoonists, a New York-based ensemble that meticulously recreates soundtracks from over 100 years of animation, perfectly synchronizing their instruments to classic cartoons projected on screen.

The Queen’s Cartoonists, photo Lindsey Theong Matching the energy of the drawn action while leading audiences through a world of virtuosic musicianship, their multi-instrumental mayhem and comedy features favorites like 1943’s Looney Tunes classic “Yankee Doodle Daffy” or Henry Mancini’s 1963 theme for “The Pink Panther.”

The Rialto celebrates the changing seasons with the 26th Annual Holiday Gala presented by the Georgia State School of Music on Dec. 3. Audiences will enjoy this highly anticipated concert, now a tradition of over 25 years, featuring talented students and faculty presenting a joyful celebration.

The season’s theme Holding the Light draws inspiration quoted by an unknown sage who stated, “The greatest challenge of being alive: To witness the injustice of this world, and not allow it to consume our light.”

Rialto Executive Director Lee Foster explains, “The long success of our venue is based on the foundation of Holding the Light, with the arts figuratively serving as a beacon of light, inspiring encouragement for all in Atlanta.”

Free (validated) parking is available at the 100 Peachtree Parking Garage for all Rialto Series shows. Purchase tickets at Rialto.GSU.edu.

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Oglethorpe University’s Dynamic Fall Lineup Includes “Fairycakes” Production and Fall Music Gala

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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.

This 2023-2024 season begins with a student production of the off-Broadway comedy “Fairycakes,” a musical romp that asks: “What are the fairies of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ up to when not on duty in the enchanted forest?” Far away from home, fairy King and Queen Oberon and Titania have found themselves spirited away to other classic fairytale worlds in this hilarious and fantastical mashup of Shakespeare and the Brothers Grimm. “Fairycakes” is on the Conant stage October. 20-21 and 26-29.

Later, on Nov. 3, Oglethorpe’s musical ensembles — including the chorus, orchestra, and jazz ensemble — ­ will perform a lively repertoire at the yearly Fall Music Gala. With a variety of musical talents on display, this free community concert is an engaging showcase of the university’s emerging performers.

Following the highly reviewed run of

“Urinetown” earlier this year, Oglethorpe is once again teaming up with Atlanta theatre company Actor’s Express for a spring musical co-production featuring student performers alongside professional actors. Direct from London’s West End, “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” is a bombastic musical that tells the story of a young performer who dreams of being a famous drag queen. “Jamie” is on stage at Conant starting February 15.

The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, located in historic Lowry Hall, hosts free exhibitions throughout the year, plus concerts, lectures and workshops. “Yehimi Cambrón: Documenting the Undocumented in the South” and “Fritz Paul Zimmer, 50th Anniversary Exhibition” are on view through October 15. OUMA’s Skylight Gallery Concert Series welcomes guest performers throughout the year to perform in the museum’s spacious Skylight Gallery. On November 12, Atlanta classical guitar group Duo Catanza will fill the halls with music ranging from renaissance to modern.

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

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Experience an Unforgettable Evening this Fall at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

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ickets for the Candler Concert Series open the door to a hidden gem on the campus of Emory University.

Featuring world-class contemporary and classical music performances in the stunning Emerson Concert Hall, the upcoming 2023–2024 season begins with Jamaican-American violist Jordan Bak. Recently named one of the “30 under 30” rising classical music stars, Bak joins with the Balourdet Quartet on September 22 for a captivating start to the series as the ensemble performs string quintets by Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Brahms.

On October 5, Grammy Award– winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer takes the stage, offering a mesmerizing a cappella experience that the Boston Globe hailed as “breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, variety of color and swagger of style.” Breathtaking music continues with violin virtuoso Midori and Festival Strings Lucerne under the leadership of Daniel Dodds on November 16. This concert features Beethoven’s

Romance in F Major and Symphony No. 7, among others. About this work, Midori says, “Beethoven’s determination still provides a model for humankind, leading us to recognize the best in our world as we reach toward the many achievements of which we are all potentially capable.

Finding my place, as a musician, interpreting several of Beethoven’s masterpieces, grounds and inspires me today, as we all face many challenges ahead.”

Audiences for the Candler Concert Series are invited to arrive early to enjoy music from Emory student musicians and complimentary soft drinks and snacks.

Subscription ticket packages are currently available, offering selections from the Candler Concert Series and the Schwartz Artist-in-Residence Program. If you prefer to attend individual concerts, single tickets for all performances are now on sale.

For more details and information, visit schwartz.emory.edu or contact the box office at 404.727.5050.

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s the weather cools, head to Decatur for festival fun, and then stick around to explore our shops and enjoy dinner and drinks! Make it a staycation at our upscale hotels near the downtown square.

Happy Happy Birthday!

Decatur turns 200 in December with celebrations and events across the city. Be a part of it! Find details at DecaturGa.com/ bicentennial.

Destination Dining Congratulations to the owner of The Deer and the Dove, Terry Koval, named Best Chef in the Southeast by the James Beard Foundation. Other notable downtown restaurants include Chai Pani (also home to James Beard-recognized chefs), No. 246, Boho115, The White Bull, cozy Café Alsace, and Leon’s Full Service. Visit Kimball House in the old train depot. In Oakhurst, try newcomer Tortuga y Chango, Wahoo! Grill, or Paolino Italian Restaurant and Gelateria.

Browse Around the Square Begin your Decatur adventure on the square. Drop in to browse (and buy) at Squash Blossom (women’s fashion), Sq/Ft (whimsical wares), Wild Oats and Billy Goats (folk and fine art), Little Shop of Stories (books for all ages) and Worthmore Jewelers. Around the corner find Olive Branch (organic beauty products),

HomeGrown (local arts and crafts), and Kismet (fine jewelry).

Music! Music! Music!

Get tickets for a show at Eddie’s Attic, a beloved venue where you can catch bigname performers and also “the next big thing” in music, and enjoy a great meal at the rooftop pub. Hear live music on special nights at Ponko Chicken and The Marlay House, and enjoy buskers all around the city.

Decatur Loves Festivals Check Decatur’s listing for details about the West Ponce Music Stroll and Salsa on the Square in September, and the S.U.D.S. craft beer festival at Legacy Park and the Day of the Dead parade in October. Don’t miss Oakhurst Porchfest, the southeast’s largest organic free-range crowd-sourced music festival. It’s free, and features about 200 performers.

Make it a Stay Book a room at the Hampton Inn and Suites or the Marriott Courtyard Decatur. Both are just steps away the square. Start the morning with breakfast or brunch a short stroll from your hotel.

Know Before You Go Get the latest details at visitdecaturga.com, and connect with us on Instagram (@visitdecaturga), and Facebook.com/VisitDecaturGa.

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Roswell Cultural Arts — Where the Arts Meets Life

oswell Cultural Arts launches its new season of live performance with captivating events, including concerts, family programs, and outdoor performances.

Explore the music that makes up the fabric of America with season headliners American Patchwork Quartet and local bandleader Joe Gransden and his 17-piece big band, starting with Gransden’s Sinatra and Friends, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 1. This event hearkens back to the days of big bands and highlights the roots of jazz in America through artists like Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. Closing out the month on Friday, October 27, the multiple Grammywinning artists of American Patchwork Quartet present classic American heritage music, such as Shenandoah, Gone for a Soldier, Wayfaring Stranger, and more.

Filtered through the lenses of the artist’s own respective cultures, these arrangements are at once familiar and thrillingly original.

Do not miss our outstanding Family Stage Series, including the wildly popular touring show, The Diggery Dinosaur Show, and the acclaimed children’s play, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.

Join paleontologist Diggery in a whimsical, interactive journey of discovery on Saturday, September 23, and come back on October 7 as Edward Tulane, a “haughty china rabbit” travels the world to find his way back home.

Based on Kate DiCamillo’s award-winning novel, this play invites you on a magical journey to discover the transformative powers of love. Finally, catch Mr. Michael and The Learning Groove and Pete the Cat on Saturday, October 28, for a dance-in-theaisles farewell to the month of October.

Looking for a free outdoor concert before the weather turns too cold? Roswell Cultural Arts concludes its 2023 Riverside Sounds series with vocal powerhouse Jackie Venson on Saturday, September 23, 7:00 p.m.

- 9:00 p.m. at Riverside Park. Jackie Venson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter known far and wide for her complexly beautiful music and blazing guitar skills. Jackie has traveled the world playing both as a headliner and with major acts such as Gary Clark Jr, Melissa Etheridge, Aloe Blacc, and Citizen Cope. Information about these shows and more can be found at RoswellCAC.com and for tickets roswellcac.showare.com.

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CANDLER CONCERT SERIES

BALOURDET QUARTET with JORDAN BAK, viola September 22, 2023 CHANTICLEER October 5, 2023 MIDORI and FESTIVAL STRINGS LUCERNE November 16, 2023 CANADIAN BRASS January 26, 2024 EMORY JAZZ FEST February 2, 2024 NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF UKRAINE February 16, 2024 TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET: Island Prayers March 22, 2024 RANDALL GOOSBY, violin April 5, 2024

Don’t Miss a Note!

Learn more at schwartz.emory.edu | 404.727.5050

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL Atlanta Womens Chorus Resurrects Spooktacular Fan Favorite!

The insanely popular Halloween show, Free Spirits” is being resurrected and updated to kick off the Atlanta Womens Chorus 10th Anniversary Season! First breathing life in 2015, “Free Spirits” immediately became an all-time fan favorite. It’s now been updated with new spooky songs selections to join along with original favorites and promises to take you and the whole family on the ride of your life! Song selections range from Orban’s “Daemon Irrepit Callidus” to “Time Warp” from Rocky Horror Picture Show.

There is truly something for all ages so creep in and join the spooky family fun!

For tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/free-spirits-tickets-678081609347 http://www.voicesofnote.org

Dracula: The Failings of Men will Descend upon The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse The Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Havoc Movement are collaborating on a production of Dracula. Prepare yourselves for this incredibly unique action-horror reimagining of Bram Stoker’s work. Dracula: The Failings of Men will descend upon The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse this October.

Come see the greatest vampire hunt of all time. Written by Benedetto Robinson, this adaptation lets Bram Stoker’s original prose shine. With fast-paced fights, aerial dance, and larger than life blood effects, Havoc Movement is thrilled to bring this twist on a classic to Atlanta. ShakespeareTavern.com

Out Front Theatre Company Brings The Prom Back to Atlanta Out Front Theatre Company, Georgia’s only LGBTQIA+ theatre, will open its upcoming eight season with the Tony-nominated musical The Prom. The Prom follows four

fading Broadway stars in desperate need of a new stage. So, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town Indiana prom — where one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom ­— they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. Now, they are ready to kick-ballchange the world! The Prom will run October 26 through November 11 and tickets can be purchased at www.OutFrontTheatre.com.

Roswell Cultural Arts is Doubling its Investment in Live Performance Community Arts Centers like Roswell Cultural Arts Center are the places where people and ideas come together, where the Arts meet life. In this 2023-2024 season, Roswell Cultural Arts is doubling its investment in live performance and community engagement with expanded programming and a comprehensive line-up of outstanding family entertainment. We have something for everyone happening every week, with major concerts and performances every month. Whether it’s our wildly popular free concert series, Riverside Sounds, or a local artist showcase, we have a seat in the theater or spot on the lawn just for you. roswellcac.showare.com/

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The Holly Theatre Showcases the Vast Talents of the Georgia Mountains The Holly Theatre, Dahlonega, is a historic, 300-seat community theater featuring small-town charm and big-town quality. From our current musical productions like The Music Man to an array of cover bands like Heart of Atlanta and ​ Frankly Scarlet: The Music of The Grateful Dead, the Holly provides a choice for every taste (Tickets at hollytheater.com). We showcase the vast talents of our Georgia mountains region: old-timey traditions of singin’, fiddlin’, and strummin’ translate into musical experiences that give Broadway a run for its money! hollytheater.com

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City Springs Theatre Company is Bringing Jersey Boys to the Stage

The Manhattan Transfer Kicks of the Sandy Spring Performing Arts Center Fall Lineup

It took the entire five years, but the Sandy Springs-based City Springs Theatre Company finally acquired the rights to a show they’d had their eye on since their 2018 inaugural season — the megahit, Jersey Boys. The licensing rights to the Tony-winning Best Musical about the music group Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons became available a few weeks after the company had announced it’s sixth season of shows at the Byers Theatre. No time was wasted in getting it announced, on the schedule and on sale. The highenergy, Tony-winning Best Musical about the meteoric rise of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, will play an unprecedented six week run next summer, with 39 performances now on sale to the public.

To get your tickets to Jersey Boys, visit CitySpringsTheatre.com!

Sandy Springs PAC buzzes with excitement starting October 25, when renowned vocal group The Manhattan Transfer makes a stop to show off their celebrated musicianship.

Venerated songwriter and guitarist John Hiatt appears on November 1. The international sensation STOMP will change the way you look at brooms, trash cans, and matchboxes for two shows, November 10 and 11. Teacher and comedian Eddie B sells out comedy clubs with his “Teachers Only Comedy Tour” — coming November 17. Since breaking out on America’s Got Talent in 2015, Piff the Magic Dragon now tours the country with Mr. Piffles, the world’s only magic performing Chihuahua™; appearing November 19. Eddie B Comedy Tour. citysprings.com/events/eddie-b-teachersonly-comedy-tour

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 2023–24 Season on Sale!

The Sky’s the Limit for Atlanta Master Chorale

Beginning with upand-coming violist Jordan Bak and the Balourdet Quartet, the mostly classical series also features virtuoso Midori with Festival Strings Lucerne, National Symphony Orchestra Ukraine, and a recital concert from violin prodigy Randall Goosby.

For more contemporary music fans, the season includes the world’s most famous brass group, Canadian Brass, vocal ensemble Chanticleer, Jazz Fest with guitarist Bobby Broom, and new works from Turtle Island Quartet. join the Schwartz Center subscriber family by selecting four or more concerts.

Subscription packages and single tickets are on sale at schwartz.emory.edu, or by calling 404.727.5050.

Join Atlanta Master Chorale for our 2023-2024 concert season beginning October 13 and 14 with The Sky’s the Limit, music celebrating music of dreams and endless possibilities. Then, get in the holiday spirit this Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale performances on December 8, 9 and 10. On March 15 and 16, we present Same Light, Different Lanterns: Sacred Music from around the World featuring a choral work by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail written for choir, chamber orchestra, sitar, and tabla in addition to Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. We close our season on May 3 and 4 with A Cappella Soundscapes, featuring choral music unaccompanied and in its purest form. For tickets and more information, visit www.atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL High Expectations, Low Anxiety at The Galloway School.

The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University is Holding the Light

Located in historic Chastain Park, The Galloway School is a community where learning is joyful, individuals are valued, and self-discovery is encouraged. Galloway students in Pre-K3 - 12th grade confidently embrace challenges while developing the knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to thrive as enlightened contributors in their chosen pathways. For over 50 years, Galloway has been committed to providing an innovative learning experience that fosters creativity, collaboration, and cultural competency.

Our philosophy of engaged and experiential learning encourages students to be ever curious about the world around them and to develop a critical mind. gallowayschool.org

The theme for the Rialto Center’s 2023-2024 series season, Holding the Light, is rooted in the Rialto’s foundation as a beacon of lifeinspiring encouragement through the arts.

The season opens with Ranky Tanky, the Grammy Award-winning band whose name means “get funky,” as they combine songs handed down through generations in the Sea Islands with their own original compositions in the Gullah tradition. Special guest, Grammy Award-winning R&B/Jazz/ Pop vocalist, Ms. Lisa Fischer will join the band, and a “Good Time” will be had by all, Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 8 p.m.

Tickets and information are available at Rialto.GSU.edu.

The Michael O’Neal Singers (MOS) Celebrates 35 Years

Stage Door Theatre’s Historic Season 50 Fall Lineup Unveiled!

The Michael O’Neal Singers (MOS) organization opens its 35th concert season with Bernstein on Broadway. The performance features the 130-voice MOS chorus, soloists, and stage band performing music from all of Leonard Bernstein’s Broadway musicals, including Candide and West Side Story. This performance will take place Sunday, October 8 at Roswell UMC in Historic Roswell, Georgia. Composed of a symphonic chorus, the Kaleidoscope vocal ensemble of 36, and an annual community Summer program, MOS provides a unique opportunity to metropolitan Atlanta and beyond (via the MOS ONLINE program) to experience choral presentations of artistic excellence and programmatic variety. Visit www.mosingers.com for more information about The Michael O’Neal Singers.

Stage Door Theatre is proud to unveil a momentous milestone - Season 50! For five incredible decades, this theatre has graced the community with outstanding performances, artistic collaborations, and unforgettable memories. The curtains rise with “Tuesdays with Morrie,” a poignant masterpiece on life and friendship. This fall, experience the soulful “An Evening of Song” featuring India Tyree. Laugh with “A Night with Dads II: The Daddening,” presented in collaboration with Dad’s Garage, and enjoy the whimsical “Puppet Palooza Saturdays” with Piccadilly Puppets. Secure your tickets and be part of history. stagedoortheatrega.org/current-season-50/

You Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography You Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography celebrates dynamic established and emerging Latinx artists across the United States. The

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exhibition emphasizes the Latinx experience as pluralistic and nuanced, exploring the complexity of identity in American life. Artists in the exhibition contribute to a visual archive, generating dialogue about visibility and belonging for Latinx people. Curated by Pilar Tompkins Rivas, chief curator and deputy director of curatorial and collections at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, You Belong Here, organized by Aperture, originates from Tompkins Rivas’s work as guest editor of “Latinx,” the Winter 2021 issue of Aperture magazine. carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/youbelong-here

showcase their talents in a professional theatre, guided by experienced instructors.

Beyond stage skills, they gain confidence and life abilities. With classes for ages 3-103, Aurora promises an enriching experience that students will adore. www.auroratheatre.com/productions-andprograms/view/academy-classes/

Fall is Full of Events in Decatur!

Fall is festival season in Decatur. We’ve got the West Ponce Music Stroll Sept. 9, Salsa on the Square Sept. 16, and festivals for craft beer (Oct. 28) and wine (mid-November). Oakhurst Porchfest, Oct. 14, is the southeast’s largest organic free-range crowd-sourced music festival and features 200 performances around the neighborhood. And Decatur streets come alive for the Day of the Dead parade, October 29. Check our comprehensive events calendar for the latest on festivals, live music, comedy, trivia nights, farmer markets, and more. Or just stroll and enjoy public art, great restaurants, intriguing shops, and friendly pubs. visitdecaturgeorgia.com Three colors: Turquoise PMS 326, Red-orange PMS 173, Purple PMS 242

Fall Fun at the Center for Puppetry Arts Don’t miss your chance to see Aanika’s Elephants running now through September 3. Check out the classic Mexican folklore Brother Coyote, Sister Fox from September 6-24. See the beloved children’s book come to life in The Rainbow Fish from October 4-15. Kicking off the Halloween season is the return of the fan-favorite The Ghastly Dreadfuls (18+) from October 11-28. Join us for some silly scares with The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Silly Hollow from October 18-29. Round out your Halloween season with our family-friendly trick-ortreating indoor event with our Monster Mash on October 28. To learn more, visit puppet.org.

Oglethorpe University and actor’s Express Team Up at Conant Performing Arts Center Visit Oglethorpe University’s charming campus for theatre, music, and visual arts on a different scale. Throughout the year, the 550-seat Conant Performing Arts Center hosts productions by the university’s acclaimed music and theatre programs, plus guest lecturers and student-led performances and exhibitions. Top Atlanta arts organizations also grace our stages!

This season, Actor’s Express and Oglethorpe University Theatre will co-produce the southeastern premiere of “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” (Feb. 17-March 3, 2024) and on Nov. 12, the OU Museum of Art will host Atlanta’s Duo Catanza for a captivating

Aurora Offers Enriching Education Experience Aurora Theatre Fall Classes are here!

This session brings classes like Harry Potter Stage Combat and Mini Acting: Despicable Me ensure a fun and educational experiences for all participants.

Aurora Theatre Academy stands apart with its unique approach. Students practice and

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL classical guitar concert. Find details about upcoming events at oglethor.pe/ARTS.

Stephen King’s “The Shining” Takes The Stage “REDRUM” awaits! Presented by The Atlanta Opera and Alliance Theatre on Sep 15-Oct 1, The Shining spins a tale of suspense, thrills, and frights in the opera by the Pulitzer Prize winning duo of Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell presented at the Woodruff Arts Center. The Torrance family arrives at the isolated Overlook Hotel as winter caretakers. Their family disfunction wakes the hotel’s evil spirits that drag Jack, Wendy, and young Danny into a spiral of terror and danger. Based on the novel by Stephen King, the opera has an “explosive” ending! From $25. Tickets at AtlantaOpera.org

The Atlanta Chamber Players is excited to announce our 48th Season!

This year starts on October 20th with our inaugural performance at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta with an all-American program including works by John Corigliano, Amy Beach, and a premiere by Kyle Rivera.

Later this season, the ACP will perform Tributes from France on January 21st at the Ahavath Achim Synagogue featuring works

by Ravel and Poulenc. Next, on February 18th, the program German Inspired will be performed at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, featuring pieces by Brahms and a premiere by Benjamin Krause. This year also marks the return of the Rapido!

Composition Contest. An April concert to be announced later will showcase the finalists for this round. atlantachamberplayers.com/ concerts_tickets

Global Ballethnic — Using the Gospel of Dance to Spread Joy Ballethnic is collaborating with Africulture a traditional dance and drum organization based in Bagamoya, Tanzania.

Ballethnic’s co-founders, Nena Gilreath and Waverly Lucas, spent weeks in Tanzania this summer; along with key collaborator Dr. Theresa Howard. They taught company dancers, drummers, and students the Ballethnic way of ballet and dance. This was the first time this community had experienced ballet.

Lucas instructed and helped to build the first sets of ballet barres in the community.

They also shared important business concepts needed for developing a dance company.

The Ballethnic team were immersed in Tanzania traditional dance, and music and will incorporate more of the African moves into the Ballethnic approach.

Visit us at Ballethnic.org

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Comes to Life at Alabama Shakespeare Festival Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s Artistic Director Rick Dildine brings Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life with an enchanting production. Infused with live music and wild imagination, this tale sees four young lovers escape into a magical forest where they’re caught up in a war of wills between a fairy king and queen. Performances run September 14–October 1, 2023. Tickets are $26-$70. Save 15% with promo code ATLSHOWGUIDE (zones A+, A, B, or C).

Visit ASF.net for tickets for Midsummer, A Christmas Carol, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and all other shows in the 2023-2024 season. For more information and tickets:334-271-5353 ASF.net

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Join us for the 79th Season with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra After a memorable inaugural season, Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann has programmed yet another stunning round of performances, with exciting debut guest artists and cherished old friends. Highlights of the 2023/24 season include Choral powerhouses like Verdi’s Requiem and Carmina Burana, Honoring two centuries of Bruckner with a twoweek “Bruckner @ 200” Festival, a special performance with the incomparable Joshua Bell and more! We hope you’ll join us in Symphony Hall for the 79th season. Learn more at aso.org.

ArtsKSU Baily School of Music Kicks off the Fall with Imani Winds Kennesaw State University’s Bailey School of Music kicks off fall by welcoming the twice Grammy-nominated ensemble IMANI WINDS on Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. in Morgan Hall.

Celebrating over two decades of music making, the ensemble has led both a revolution and an evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous

programming, imaginative collaboration, and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. New this year: Please join us the evening prior to the concert for a free masterclass and light reception, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. To learn more, please visit MusicKSU.com.

DanceMax Dancewear/Threaded Embroidery & Printing DanceMax is your one stop dance shop located in Marietta, GA! Our dancewear specialists assist you diligently to ensure you purchase the best fit in everything you need for dance, from beginner to professional. Customers travel from near and far for our vast inventory, and the service provided by our experienced, well-trained staff. DanceMax is celebrating our 12th anniversary this year! Our owner, Lorna Handy, has over 40 years of experience in dance retail.

We also offer full embroidery and printing services through our newest division, Threaded By DanceMax! Visit our websites today to order the best in dancewear! www.dancemaxdancewear.com www.threadedstore.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL Performance Guide created in partnership with As of press time the following events are scheduled, but may be subject to change

KIDS SHOWS AANIKA’S ELEPHANTS FAMILY PERFORMANCE (ALL AGES) Now-9/3/23 Prices: $22-$27 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404.873.3391 puppet.org/programs/aanikas-elephant/ BROTHER COYOTE, SISTER FOX FAMILY PERFORMANCE (ALL AGES) 9/6-24/23 Prices: $22-$27 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org/programs/brother-coyote-sister-fox/ THE STORY SHIP PRESENTS THE DIGGERY DINOSAUR SHOW 9/23/23 Prices: $10-$12 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 RoswellCAC.showare.com DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE - COSTUME PALOOZA 10/5/23 Prices: $29-$59.50 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com THE RAINBOW FISH FAMILY PERFORMANCE (ALL AGES) 10/4-10/15/23 Prices: $22-$27 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org/programs/the-rainbow-fish/

THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN OF SLEEPY SILLY HOLLOW FAMILY PERFORMANCE (ALL AGES) 10/18-10/29/23 Prices: $22-$27 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org/programs/the-headless-horseman-ofsleepy-silly-hollow/ THE LEARNING GROOVE & PETE THE CAT 10/28/23 Prices: $10-$12 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 RoswellCAC.showare.com MONSTER MASH FAMILY HALLOWEEN EVENT (ALL AGES) 10/28/23 Prices: $25 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404.873.3391 puppet.org/programs/monster-mash-2023/

MUSICAL THEATRE A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 9/14-10/1/23 Prices: $26-$70 Festival Stage – Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 TIX: 334-271-5353 ASF.net 2023-2024 SEASON 9/14/23-8/11/24 Prices: Subscriptions start $78 each; Single tickets $26-$70.

Festival Stage – Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 TIX: 334-271-5353 ASF.net

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING STORY Now-9/17/23 Prices: $21-$70 Aurora Theatre Lawrenceville Arts Center 147 East Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 TIX: 678.226.6222 auroratheatre.com/productions-and-programs/ view/beautiful-the-carole-king-musical/

MJ THE MUSICAL 10/24-10/29/23 Prices: starting @$34 Broadway Atlanta 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta, 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org THE PROM 10/26-11/11/23 Prices: $25+ Out Front Theatre 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: 404-448-2755 https://outfronttheatre.com/

THE SHINING 9/15-10/1/23 Prices: $10-$85 Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-6400 alliancetheatre.org

FRANKENSTEIN 10/28/23 Prices: $25-$95 The Atlanta Opera 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 404-881-8801 atlantaopera.org

CHARLIE BROWN’S XXX RATED COUGARS. Saturday Nights @ 9 p.m. Prices: $5 Eagle Atlanta (Upstairs Cabaret) 1492 Piedmont Ave Atlanta GA 30309 TIX: atlantaeagle.com

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THE MUSIC MAN 9/22 - 10/8/23, Fri. & Sat. @ 7:30 p.m., Sun. @ 2 p.m.

Prices: $15-$35 The Holly Theatre 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com FIDDLER ON THE ROOF DIRECTED BY SHULER HENSLEY 10/6-22/23 Prices: $37-$87 City Springs Theatre Company The Byers Theatre/Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center TIX: 404-477-4365 CitySpringsTheatre.com/fiddler THE THORN 10/10-11/23 Prices: $35-$105 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

2023 ESSENTIAL THEATRE PLAY FESTIVAL Now-9/3/23 Prices: $23-28 Essential Theatre, Inc 7Stages Theatre Black Box 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: www.EssentialTheatre.com EssentialTheatre.Tix.com ENGLISH 8/16-9/17/23 Prices: $10-$55 Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-6400 alliancetheatre.org A BKBX FRANKENSTEIN 9/8-9/9/23, 8 p.m.; 9/9/23, 3 p.m.

Price:$12-$20 Kennesaw State University Stillwell Theater 471 Bartow Ave., Kennesaw GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650 TheatreKSU.com

THE GHASTLY DREADFULS ADULT PERFORMANCE 18+ 10/11-28/23 Prices: $22 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org/programs/the-ghastly-dreadfuls-2/

EDDIE IZZARD 9/8/23 Prices: $55-$67.50 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

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JAMES “MURR” MURRY 9/8/23 Prices: $35-$90 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

SHAKESPEARE OUT OF A HAT 9/16/23 Prices: $15-$20 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 shakespearetavern.com

STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW LIVE 9/9/23 Prices: $39.50-$59.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

EQUITABLE DINNERS ATLANTA 9/17-9/24 Prices: FREE Out of Hand Theater Zoom and in homes, place of worship, and community centers across Metro Atlanta TIX: 404-462-8836 equitabledinners.com www.outofhandtheater.com

TROILUS AND CRESSIDA 9/9-9/24/23 Prices: $25-$45 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 X 0 shakespearetavern.com AN EVENING WITH JOHN CUSACK 9/10/23 Prices: $39.50-$59.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS 9/10/23 Prices: $49-$99 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com A NIGHT WITH DADS 2: THE DADDENING 9/16/23 (7:30 p.m.) Prices: $15-$28 Stage Door Theatre, Dad’s Garage Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 TIX: (770) 396-1726 stagedoortheatrega.org https://ci.ovationtix.com/36385/ production/1165210 COLIN JOST & MICHAEL CHE 9/16/23 Prices: $34.50-$95 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta, 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

CULLED WATTAH 9/23-10/15/23 Prices: $20-$40 Actor’s Express 887 West Marietta St NW Suite J-107, Atlanta, 30318 TIX: 404-607-7469 actors-express.com DOUGLAS POSTS’S BY MY WILL 9/28-$10/1/23 Prices: $25-$42 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 shakespearetavern.com TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE 9/29-10/15/23 Prices: $15-$28 Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 TIX: (770) 396-1726 www.stagedoortheatrega.org https://ci.ovationtix.com/36385/store/packages THE POPCAST LIVE 9/30/23 Prices: $49 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org SWEAT 10/3-10/8/23; time varies Prices: $10-$12 Kennesaw State University Onyx Theater 462 Prillaman Way Kennesaw GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650 TheatreKSU.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL B*A*P*S LIVE 10/7/23 Prices: $55-$150 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com BEYOND THE MIC - CLAY CANE & REECIE COLBERT 10/7/23 Prices: $35-$55 7 Stages Theatre 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, 30307 TIX: 404-523-7647 7stages.org DRACULA: THE FAILINGS OF MEN 10/7-31/23 Prices: $25-$45 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 X 0 shakespearetavern.com RICKY SMILEY 10/14/23 Prices: $49-$85 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com CELEBRITY COMEDIAN: HENRY CHO 10/19/23 Prices: $25-$70 Aurora Theatre Lawrenceville Arts Center 147 East Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 TIX: 678.226.6222 www.auroratheatre.com/productions-andprograms/view/henry-cho/ LA INDIA YURIDIA 10/19/23 Prices: $59-$159 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com FAIRYCAKES 10/20-21, 10/26-10/29/23 Prices: $20 Oglethorpe University Theatre Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven, GA 30319 TIX: 404-504-1074 https://oglethor.pe/fairycakes

MUSIC HEART OF ATLANTA Sat. 9/2/23 @ 8 p.m. Prices: $33 - $41 The Holly Theatre 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com RAY LAMONTAGNE 9/6/23 Prices: $54.50-$124.50 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com AN EVENING OF SONG FEATURING INDIA TYREE 9/8 & 9/23 7:30 p.m., 9/10/23 2:30 p.m.

Prices: $15-$28 Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 TIX: 770-396-1726 www.stagedoortheatrega.org https://ci.ovationtix.com/36385/production/1165254 DARIUSH 9/9/23 Prices: $55-$275 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com FEED YOUR SENSES FEATURING GRADY GLENN COLLABORATION 9/13/23 @ 12 p.m. Prices: Free!

Rialto Center for the Arts/Lobby 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu BLACK PANTHER LIVE IN CONCERT 9/15-9/17/23 Prices: $49.50-$99.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org HEROES - A VIDEO GAME SYMPHONY 9/21-9/22/23 Prices: $39.50-$89.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

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BALOURDET QUARTET WITH JORDAN BAK, VIOLA 9/22/23, 8 p.m. Prices: $10-$35 — CHANTICLEER 10/5/23, 8 p.m. Prices: $10-$50 Candler Concert Series Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

AN EVENING WITH WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER 9/29/23 Prices: $20 — ATLANTA VOCAL PROJECT: HOT TIME IN THE CITY 9/30 /23 Prices: $20-$35 — JOE GRANSDEN & HIS BIG BAND: SINATRA AND FRIENDS 10/1/23 Prices: $28.50-$37.50 — THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE 10/7/23 Prices: $10-$12 — THE ATLANTA BALALAIKA SOCIETY 10/22/23 Prices: $12-$25 — AMERICAN PATCHWORK QUARTET 10/27/23 Prices: $25-$32.50 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 RoswellCAC.showare.com

RIVERSIDE SOUNDS PRESENTS JACKIE VENSON 9/23/23 Prices: Free Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Riverside Park 950 Forrest St. Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 www.roswellgov.com/government/departments/ recreation-parks-historic-cultural-affairs/newsevents/roswell-riverside-sounds CHRIS BOTTI 9/23/23 Prices: $139-$575 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY 10/8/23 @ 3 p.m.

Prices: $25 adults/$20 seniors (60+) and students The Michael O’Neal Singers Roswell UMC 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770.594.7974 www.mosingers.com

IMANI WINDS 9/29/23, 8 p.m. Prices: $5 to $30 Kennesaw State University Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650 musicKSU.com

KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND 10/8/23 Prices: $57.75-$84.75 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

ASO CONCERTS IN THE PARK 9/30/23 Prices: Free!

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Piedmont Park TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT 10/13 & 14/23 Prices: Adult $38/Youth $10 Atlanta Master Chorale Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N Decatur Road Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: 404-727-5050 www.AtlantaMasterChorale.org/concerts

EMO ORCHESTRA 10/1/23 Prices: $39.50-$150 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

JOHNNY MATHIS 10/13/23 Prices: $65-$125 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL BANKS & SHANE 10/14/23 @ 8 p.m. Prices: $33 - $41 The Holly Theatre 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com

FOLK TALES, RAGAS AND LOST LOVE 10/21/23 Prices: $25-$44 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

RANKY TANKY WITH SPECIAL GUEST MS. LISA FISHER 10/14/23 Prices: $46-$81 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu

EMORY CHOIRS FAMILY WEEKEND CONCERT 10/21/23, 8:00 p.m.

— EMORY UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 10/28/23, 8:00 p.m.

Prices: Tickets free, but required Emory Department of Music Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

CECE WINANS 10/18/23 Prices: $29-$155 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta, 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org FEED YOUR SENSES FEATURING: THE JAVELINAS 10/18/23 @12 p.m. Prices: Free!

— BAUTANTZ HERE 11/15/2023, 12 p.m. Prices: Free!

— THE RAMBLING BOYS 12/13/2023, 12 p.m. Prices: Free!

Rialto Center for the Arts/Lobby 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu AN ALL AMERICAN OPENING 10/20/23 Price:$15-$25 Atlanta Chamber Players Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta 2650 N Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329 TIX: 404-594-3445 www.atlantachamberplayers.com BIJAN MORTAZAVI IN CONCERT 10/21/23 8:30 PM Prices: $125, $89, $79, $75, $65 presented by AVA Promotion Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu/online/article/bijan23

SHAHKAR BINESHPAJOOH 10/21/23 Prices: $55-$195 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com CHI-TOWN TRANSIT AUTHORITY 10/21/23 Prices: $25 - $50 Aurora Theatre Lawrenceville Arts Center 147 East Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 TIX: 678.226.6222 www.auroratheatre.com/productions-andprograms/view/chi-town/ THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER 10/25/23 Prices: $46.35+ Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way TIX: 770-206-2022 sandyspringspac.com JOSHUA BELL 10/25/23 Prices: $69-$199 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

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DANCE

FREE SPIRITS 10/27/23 @ 7:00 p.m. 10/28/23 @ 2:00 p.m.

Prices: $30.00 Gen. Adm., $20.00/ Seniors,Veterans/Military & Students.

Children under 12 FREE Voices of Note - Atlanta Womens Chorus Druid Hills Presbyterian Church 1026 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta GA 30306 TIX: www.eventbrite.com/e/free-spiritstickets-678081609347 www.voicesofnote.org

BALLETHNIC’S IMAGES OF LIFE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ALLIANCE THEATRE FEATURING JAZZING: MEMOIRS IN JAZZ: THE BREMAN AND SANCTITY VIA KENNEDY CENTER STAGE. LIVE MUSIC AND VOCALS BY ADAM L. MCKNIGHT. 8/24 Preview 7:30 p.m., 8/25 8:00 p.m., 8/26 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., 8/27 3:00 p.m.

Prices: $41-$80 VIP Ticketing Ballethnic Dance Company Alliance Theatre -Coca-Cola Stage 1280 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta GA 30309-3502 TIX: 404-733-4600 Ballethnic.org or alliancetheatre.org

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS LIVE IN CONCERT 10/27-28/23 Prices: $79.50-$99.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

DOUBLE EXPOSURE 8/25-8/26 Price:$15-$20 Kennesaw State University KSU Dance Theatre on the Marietta campus 860 Rossbacher Way, Marietta, GA TIX: DanceKSU.com

THE STRANGER – BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE 10/27 $25-$70 Gas South Arena 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, 30097 770-813-7500 gassouthdistrict.com

THE LOST ART OF DREAMIN 9/14-9/16/23 Prices: $TBA 7 Stages Theatre 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, 30307 TIX: 404-523-7647 7stages.org

CHI-TOWN TRANSIT AUTHORITY 10/28/23 @ 8 p.m. Prices: $33-$41 The Holly Theatre 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com

LA SYLPHIE 9/15-17/23 Prices: $25 - $142 Atlanta Ballet 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 404-892-3303 atlantaballet.com

DIA DA MUERTOS 10/29/23 Prices: $TBA Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

ARARAT BY STAIBDANCE 10/26/23 8pm &10/28/23 8 p.m. & 2 p.m.

Prices: $10-$25 Emory Dance Studio Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS 11/11/2023, 8 p.m. Price:$34-$68 Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University 80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL FESTIVALS, EXHIBITS, & MORE {UNDER}FLOW 8/29/23-12/9/23 Price: Free Kennesaw State University Zuckerman Museum of Art 492 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650 ArtsKSU.com 12TH ANNUAL ATLANTA BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL 8/31-9/2/23 Prices: $25-$199 The historic Douglass Theatre 355 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Macon, GA 31201 TIX: https://atlantabtf.org YOU BELONG HERE: PLACE, PEOPLE, AND PURPOSE IN LATINX PHOTOGRAPHY 9/9-12/3/23 Prices: 8 adults, $6 seniors and children, free for Members, College students with ID, Children ages 5 and below Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404-727-4282 https://carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/you-belong-here INTERCHANGE: A COLLABORATION ACROSS DISCIPLINES 10/10/23, 7:30 p.m. Prices: Free Kennesaw State University Zuckerman Museum of Art 492 Prillaman Way Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650 ArtsKSU.com MIND THE HEART! ISRAELI ARTISTS MAYA GELFMAN, ROIE AVIDAN 10/14 to 11/14/23 Price: Free Kennesaw State University Zuckerman Museum of Art 492 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650 ArtsKSU.com

4TH ANNUAL 0.5K FUN RUN 10/14/23 Prices: $40 Aurora Theatre Lawrenceville Arts Center 147 East Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 TIX: 678.226.6222 www.auroratheatre.com/productions-andprograms/view/4th-annual-0-5k-fun-run/ MUSIC, NATURE & SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL 10/16, 10/17, 10/18, 10/21/23; time varies Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw GA 30144 TIX: 470-578-6650 musicKSU.com 26TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY GALA 12/3/23, 3 p.m. Prices: $17-$36 Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University 80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu COMEDY! MUSIC! ART! There’s always something fun happening in Decatur.

Check our comprehensive online events calendar to keep you up to speed. Here are some highlights: 9/9/23: West Ponce Music Stroll, all along West Ponce de Leon Avenue 9/16/23: Salsa on the Square, part of Decatur’s month-long Placita Latina event 10/14/23: Oakhurst Porchfest, in the Oakhurst neighborhood 10/28/23: Decatur Craft Beer Festival, on the square Decatur Farmers Market: Every Wed. & Sat; Little Shop of Stories: Regular author events,readings, and signings; Three Taverns Comedy on Draft: Last Wednesday of every month; Eddies Attic: Live music (ticketed performances) More: visitdecaturgeorgia.com Ongoing: Decatur Artway outdoor sculptures For more information: visitdecaturga.com Instagram: @visitdecaturga Facebook.com/VisitDecaturGa decaturartway.com, decaturartsalliance.org

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Venues & More 7 Stages

Cobb Energy Center

Rialto Center For The Arts

Actor’s Express

Conant Arts Center @

Roswell Cultural

Alliance Theatre

Oglethorpe University

Arts Center

Atlanta Convention &

Decatur Visitor’s Center

Southwest Arts Center

Visitors Center

Explore Gwinnett

Syncronicity Theatre

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Ferst Center @ Ga Tech

Schwartz Center @ Emory

Callanwolde

High Museum of Art

University

Fine Arts Center

Horizon Theatre

The Holly Theatre

Center For Puppetry Arts

Gas South Theatre

Tolbert Yilmaz

City Springs Theatre

Judy Jacobs Gallery

School Of Dance

Company

King Plow Arts Center

Woodruff Arts Center

Cobb Civic Center

Out Front Theatre

Complex

Porter Sanford Arts Center

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