Atlanta ShowGuide Fall 2024

Fall 2024

SULTRY, PLAYFUL AND PASSIONATE DANCE

WILL OPEN ATLANTA BALLET’S SEASON

SPOTLIGHTS, PERFORMANCE GUIDE, AND SO MUCH MORE INSIDE!

is visionary!

T h e Z UC KE RM AN M US E UM o f ART at Kennesaw State University, School of Art and Design presents

AUG. 27 - DEC. 7, 2024 “We are honored to have the opportunity to share Gibson’s visionary work with KSU and the metro Atlanta area.”

- Cynthia N. Thompson, curator

Jeffrey Gibson (Native American, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Cherokee), Round Dancing, edition 3/24, 2021. Screenprint on handmade elk hide drum.

Collection of the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation. Image: Aaron Wessling Photography, Courtesy of Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation.

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Playful and Passionate Dance 4 Sultry, Will Open Atlanta Ballet’s Season

6 There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

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8 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Explores the Classical Era 10 Alliance Theatre: Award-winning Plays, World Premieres, and Beloved Classics

12 Zuckerman Museum of Art to Host Exhibition of Acclaimed Native American Artist Jeffrey Gibson

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14 Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

has something for every taste in October!

16 Train the Ballethnic Way! 18 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Movies in Concert 20 Alabama Shakespeare Festival Announces Season 53 22 Did Shakespeare write A Christmas Carol?

24 Don’t Miss a Note of the Schwartz Center’s Fall Concerts!

26 Rialto Brings the World to Atlanta 28 Oglethorpe University Highlights Artists with Disabilities and a Comedic Theatre Production

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30 Callanwolde’s 25th Annual Jazz on the Lawn 32 dECOlonial Feelin Symposium and La Vaughn Belle Exhibitions

34 Atlanta Master Chorale’s

40th Anniversary Concert Series

36 City Springs Theatre Company launches Season 7 38 Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights 47 Atlanta ShowGuide Performance Guide On the Cover: Atlanta Ballet Dancers Brooke Gilliam, Severin Brotschul, Sojung Lee, Coco Chanel The Life of a Fashion Icon, (c) Kim Kenney 2024.

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Sultry, Playful and Passionate Dance Will Open Atlanta Ballet’s Season

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Atlanta Ballet Dancers_Elemental Brubeck, photo by Kim Kenney

ultry, playful and passionate dance Lar Lubovitch’s Elemental Brubeck meets neoclassical and lively jazz channels the iconic style of Dave Brubeck’s styles in Atlanta Ballet’s September ‘jazz-meets-symphony’ piece with swaying season opener. Fall Into Rhythm will hips, jazzy twists and breathtaking leaps. feature fluid, colorful and energetic Acclaimed choreographer and Associate choreography that will span genres and Artistic Director at Pacific Northwest Ballet musical forms to showcase the passion Kiyon Ross, last in Atlanta for 2022’s Sum and power of Atlanta Ballet.

Stravinsky, will take audiences deeper into An ambitious repertoire of vibrant his signature neoclassical style with a new dance will bring together neoclassical and work commissioned specifically for Atlanta lively jazz styles in an eclectic program Ballet — Harmony of Opposite Tensions set featuring the stunning works of three to the music of Kirill Richter, Sofiane Pamart celebrated choreographers. Tu Tu by and Max Richter.

Stanton Welch, Elemental Brubeck by Fall Into Rhythm will be on stage for Lar Lubovitch, and Harmony of Opposite one weekend only, September 13 to 15 Tensions, a world premiere by Kiyon Ross, at Cobb Energy Centre. For tickets go to will span genre and musical forms to atlantaballet.com. showcase the passion Atlanta Ballet Dancers Erica Alvarado Emily Carrico, Stanton Welch’s and power of Atlanta & Sergio Masero. Tu Tu, TuTu, photo by Kim Kenney Ballet on the Cobb photo by Kim Kenney Energy Performing Arts Centre stage.

Stanton Welch’s Tu Tu, a highly stylized classical work with a playful twist, features 22 dancers in three movements, set to Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major with costumes inspired

by Gustav Klimt.

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MEREDITH WILLSON’S

Mukelisiwe Goba, photo by Matthew Murphy

There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

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iraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the aweinspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular — one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

For information, visit atlanta.broadway.com/shows/ disneys-the-lion-king/

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Darian Sanders as Simba, photo by Matthew Murphy

ASO photo by Rafterman Photography

Hear Us Out: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Explores the Classical Era in its New Season

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ntering its 80th season, the GRAMMY® Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann, is readying a thrilling 2024-2025 program of classical greats, showcasing soloists from around the world and right here in Atlanta. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra invites you to share in a memorable season as it takes a deep dive into the Classical era with works from Mozart, Haydn, and a full season Beethoven Project.

Stutzmann is praised around the world as a master of both orchestral and operatic repertoire and was recently named “Best Conductor of the Year” at the Oper Awards, in part for her outstanding debut at the Bayreuth Festival in June of 2023 with Wagner’s Tannhäuser, of which BR Klassik reported, “never having experienced such a standing ovation at a pit debut in Bayreuth.”

Her Metropolitan Opera debut in 2023 garnered praise from critics and audiences alike, with The New York Times calling it a “splashy Met debut.”

Nathalie Stutzmann and the Orchestra kick off the season with Gustav Mahler’s exultant Symphony No. 1. Unfolding like the coming of spring, the Symphony moves

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from a popular children’s song to a mighty orchestral thunderstorm before exploding in technicolor radiance. The ASO welcomes cellist Edgar Moreau, who made his recent Atlanta debut “with dazzling accuracy and insouciant wit” (ArtsATL). Moreau joins the Orchestra for one of the great masterpieces for the cello, Robert Schumann’s enigmatic Cello Concerto.

The following weekend, September 26 & 27, Stutzmann is joined by mezzosoprano Fleur Barron and baritone Samuel Hasselhorn, both making their ASO debuts, for Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Boy’s Magic Horn), followed by Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6.

Stutzmann returns to the podium on November 7, 9, and 10 to conduct an evening of Mozart, presenting his passionate Symphony No. 40 and the masterpiece Mass in C Minor. Joining the Orchestra for the Mass are Olga Kulchynska, soprano; Julia Lezhneva, soprano; Lunga Eric Hallam, tenor; and Harold Wilson, bass, as well as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus.

Single tickets for the 2024-25 Delta classical season are now on sale; for more information, visit aso.org/hearusout.

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Award-winning Plays, World Premieres, and Beloved Classics at the Alliance Theatre this Fall

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Amber Riley and the cast of the Alliance Theatre’s world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE. Photo by Greg Mooney.

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he 56th season of the Alliance Theatre continues with awardwinning plays, world premieres, and works developed for youth and families.

This fall, the Alliance will produce the critically acclaimed play by Lloyd Suh, THE CHINESE LADY. Described by The New York Times as “moving and often sharply funny,” THE CHINESE LADY is inspired by the true story of the first Chinese female to set foot in America and is a unique portrait of a young country struggling with its identity and role in the world as seen through the eyes of an idealistic migrant.

For the holidays, the Alliance will present an Atlanta favorite and classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL on The CocaCola Stage, November 9 – December 24. Described by The Atlanta JournalConstitution as “high art of the season… a nostalgic feast for the eyes” audiences will be transported to the streets of London for the redemption story of Ebenezer Scrooge, told with beautiful live music and an allstar cast.

Following THE CHINESE LADY on the Hertz Stage, the Alliance will produce

the world premiere of the 21st winner of the celebrated Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition, BUSINESS IDEAS, by Milo Cramer from the University of California San Diego.

Inspired by Cramer’s experiences with his enterprising mom, BUSINESS IDEAS is a cross-generational comedy about wealth — who has it and why? — and the value we place on it. Theatrical Outfit’s Artistic Director Matt Torney directs. Past winners of the Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition have become some of today’s most exciting playwrights and writers, including Tarell Alvin McCraney, whose play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue inspired the 2017 Academy Awardwinning film for Best Picture, Moonlight; Mike Lew (Tiger Style!), 2018 winner of the PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Award for an Emerging American Playwright; and Mansa Ra, whose winning play Too Heavy For Your Pocket received multiple productions including Off-Broadway.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit alliancetheatre.org.

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Gibson represented the United States at the 2024 Venice Biennale

Zuckerman Museum of Art to Host Landmark Exhibition of Acclaimed Native American Artist Jeffrey Gibson

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he Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art, a unit of Kennesaw State University’s School of Art and Design, is pleased to host an extraordinary exhibition featuring the works of Jeffrey Gibson, one of today’s foremost artists. The exhibition, Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love, From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, will showcase over 35 captivating objects spanning 15 years of Gibson’s prolific career. The free exhibition runs from August 27 to December 7, 2024.

Gibson, an artist of Mississippi Choctaw and Cherokee heritage, was chosen to represent the United States in April 2024 at the Venice Biennale, an internationally renowned art exhibition in Italy. A platform for cultural exchange, the event highlights contemporary art from around the world.

“Having followed Jeffrey’s career over the past several years, I’m thrilled to congratulate him for this exemplary and well-deserved recognition as one of the country’s most lauded artists,” said ARTnews Top 200 Art Collector Jordan D. Schnitzer.

“I feel very fortunate to own more than 50

works by Gibson, which are being exhibited together in this powerful exhibition at Kennesaw State University.”

Gibson’s work celebrates the rich heritage of his Cherokee and Choctaw roots while seamlessly blending elements of modernism and contemporary popular and queer culture. His multimedia practice represents a vibrant call for empowerment within queer and Indigenous communities, promoting strength, joy, and resilience.

“We are honored to have the opportunity to share Gibson’s visionary work with KSU and metro Atlanta,” said Cynthia Nourse Thompson, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the ZMA. This traveling exhibition is organized by the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Washington State University and is curated by Ryan Hardesty, Executive Director. Support for this and related education and outreach programs has been made possible by a grant from the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation.

The free exhibition runs from Aug. 27 to Dec. 4. Learn more about the School of Art and Design https://bit.ly/ksu-visual-arts.

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Vienna Boys Choir, photo by Lukas Beck

George Michael Story

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Eddie Izzard - The Remix, photo by Amanda Searle

Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center has something for every taste in October!

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he REAL Carrie Bradshaw, Candace Bushnell, the author and creator of Sex and the City, comes to Byers Theatre October 5 and takes you on a whirlwind tour of New York, from Studio 54 to the Lipstick Jungle and beyond, sharing stories of fashion, literature and sex, while pouring cosmos. Next, revisit the magic of the top pop hits “Careless Whisper,” “I’m Your Man,” “Freedom,” and “Faith” when we present The Life and Music of George Michael, October 16. It’s an immersive experience that will have you dancing in the aisles! The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra takes the stage October 18 for a concert of Haydn’s “London” symphony and Mendelssohn’s

“Italian” symphony, along with the charming oboe concerto L’Horloge Flore, featuring ASO Principal Oboe Liz Tischione.

Our warm, inviting theatre is a great place to experience an orchestra concert! We are also excited to welcome comedian Eddie Izzard for two shows, October 25 and 26. Eddie Izzard –The Remix is a chance for Eddie, inspired by her ever loyal audiences, to remix and re-imagine some of her personal favorites from her 35-year standup career. This show promises to be a beautiful, hilarious journey of thoughtprovoking nonsense. Who could resist? As ever with Eddie, expect the unexpected!

Get information and tickets at citysprings.com.

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Train the Ballethnic Way!

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allethnic resides in a quaint red building composed of 3 dance studios, an outdoor stage, and garden in a quiet corner of East Point. Over 30 years ago, the organization laid its roots at 2587 Cheney Street, which has recently been renamed Ballethnic Way! Ballethnic Academy of Dance is the official school of Ballethnic Dance Company, Inc. It’s a family-oriented institution that provides children and adults from a wide range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds high quality dance training. The school is staffed with industry experts who offer intensive training in ballet,

Urban Nutcracker, Justice Jones, photo by Shocphoto

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pointe, modern, jazz, tap, and African. Classes are available for all ages and skill levels.

Ballethnic has produced several prominent industry professionals, who have progressed to Broadway, Hollywood, and renowned arts institutions around the world! The most notable of whom are Chloe and Halle Bailey of the musical duo, Chloe x Halle!

Ballethnic Youth Ensemble is a preprofessional training program for dancers ages 7-21. Its mission is to provide quality training for exceptional students who require an advanced level of instruction.

Ballethnic’s goal is to prepare the dancers to receive apprenticeships, scholarships, and professional contracts. The Danseur Development Project is a unique program that provides a highly structured, nurturing environment for young men to learn classical dance through an athletic approach. Young men ages 6-21 are taught discipline, responsibility, accountability, and teamwork through professional dance techniques, enrichment activities, and mentorship by positive male role models. It is within Ballethnic’s mission to involve the community in an appreciation of dance. Through the Academy, the Youth Ensemble, and the Danseur Development Project, Ballethnic strives to offer children new outlets for artistic expression and to instill values that last a lifetime.

“Dance is really just an excuse to infuse this curriculum. Ballethnic is an incubator for students to discover who they are, delivering a process for shaping leaders, especially ascending kids who just seem to know how to act.” ~ Ballethnic Parent If you’re interested in training the Ballethnic way, visit Ballethnic.org or call (404) 762-1416 to enroll today! Classes begin September 3, 2024.

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RHYTHM Playful twists. Swaying hips.

Breathtaking leaps.

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Tu Tu

by Stanton Welch Music by Maurice Ravel

September 13–15, 2024

Elemental Brubeck

by Lar Lubovitch Music by Dave Brubeck Harmony of Opposite Tensions a world premiere

by Kiyon Ross Supported by Kathleen & Kirk Knous

Atlanta Ballet dancers in Elemental Brubeck. Photo by Kim Kenney.

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Announces Movies in Concert

he newest additions to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s (ASO) Movies in Concert series, presented by Invesco QQQ, have arrived! Next spring, the film programs include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ - Part 1 on February 7, 8, and 9, 2025 and Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on March 14 & 15, 2025. These concerts feature the full-length movie on a 40-foot screen in Symphony Hall while the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plays the score live.

Get ready to witness these fanfavorite films like never before! Be there when Harry, Ron, and Hermione embark on the hunt for the Horcruxes. The three best friends set out to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort’s power — the Horcruxes. On their own and on the run, the three must rely on one another more than ever…but Dark Forces threaten to tear them apart.

Next, Captain Jack Sparrow’s idyllic life capsizes when his nemesis, Captain Barbossa, steals Jack’s ship and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping the Governor’s beautiful daughter, Elizabeth Swann. In a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl, Elizabeth’s childhood friend, Will Turner, joins forces with Jack. Unbeknownst to Will, whose father once served with the crew of the Black Pearl, there is a curse that has doomed Barbossa and his men to live forever as the undead. Feel the adrenaline rush of Jack, Will, and Elizabeth in the swashbuckling fight against Captain Barbossa and his crew aboard the Black Pearl.

These action-packed movies are heightened by the Atlanta Symphony performing the film score alongside the film and they aren’t the only offerings in this season’s Movies in Concert series.

Additionally, join the ASO at Atlanta Symphony Hall this fall for the 40th Anniversary of Ghostbusters in Concert with the ASO on November 1 & 2, 2024. Get in the holiday spirit as the ASO performs Disney’s Frozen in Concert on November 30 & December 1, 2024.

Grab your tickets before they’re gone to experience this movie magic! For tickets and more information, visit aso.org/movies.

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival Announces Season 53

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labama Shakespeare Festival’s seven productions slated for the 2024-2025 season promise to bring stories of romance and comedy, Dickens and Shakespeare, history and adventure, poetry and magic to the Festival and Octagon Stages.

ASF’s 53rd season opens in September with Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, a charming love story about the courtship of Ludwig’s parents via letters during World War II. In December, Rick Dildine returns to direct his full-scale adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a triumphant celebration of the holiday season for the whole family.

The new year ushers in a story about fear and change mixed with love and humor in The Watsons Go To Birmingham — 1963. Spring welcomes the comic swashbuckling of Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood in a minirep on the Festival Stage with William Shakespeare’s most puzzling tragedy, Hamlet.

In May, ASF will present the world premiere of Donnetta Lavinia Grays’ Kudzu Calling, first developed during the 2023 Southern Writers Festival and the first work

of ASF’s New Southern Canon. The 2024 Southern Writers Festival will coincide with the play’s opening weekend.

Wrapping up the season in July, slip into your ruby slippers and follow the yellow-brick road to ASF’s Festival Stage for The Wizard of Oz. The RSC’s musical and MGM film-like adaptation of the whimsical classic offers fun for all ages.

Subscriptions and single tickets are on sale now for the entire season. ASF subscribers enjoy exclusive benefits and the greatest savings on tickets with a 7-Show Full-Season package, a 5-Show Flex package, or a 3-Show Family package that includes the season’s three family favorites.

Learn more at ASF.net/subscribeseason53.

Atlanta ShowGuide readers can receive a 15% discount (on zones A, B, or C) with promo code ATLSHOWGUIDE. Ticket prices range from $30 – $70. Buy tickets online any time at ASF.net or call the ASF Box Office at 334-271-5353 from noon to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. ASF offers special rates for groups over 10 — call today to book your group with the official State Theater of Alabama!

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Did Shakespeare write A Christmas Carol?

hakespeare enthusiasts certainly are not questioning the efficacy of their dedication to the works of William Shakespeare. The fact remains that with twelve months of programming to present each year, more than any other theatre company in the state, there are opportunities for the Atlanta Shakespeare Company to present something “Shakespeare adjacent”, (aka “Nearspeare”).

Or maybe, ASC just wants to tell a timeless tale that Shakespeare didn’t write.

It’s a benefit to everyone from educators bringing their students to see, for instance, Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” at the Shakespeare Tavern, a theatre they trust, to well-seasoned subscribers who are interested in expanding horizons, to actors stretching their performing chops in a new way.

For families who want to introduce their kids to the theatre, ASC has begun offering summertime adventure classic tales, like Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: the Adventures of Robin Hood and his version of Alexandre Dumas’ The Three Musketeers. Of course, let’s not forget about Charles Dickens every December for the past 20+ years!

Audiences are on board for the variety. Last season, ASC, along with Havoc Movement, presented a month-long

version of Dracula: The Failings of Men in October that was the quickest-selling show in their history. In April 2024, along with Belle Esprit, ASC thrilled audiences with a fresh new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility.

Of course, for those “Shakespearespecific” kinds of patrons, The Atlanta Shakespeare Company will always produce more ‘Speare every year than any other company in the country. After all, they are the only Shakespeare company in the world to have completed his 39-play canon...twice.

It IS the SHAKESPEARE Tavern Playhouse after all. So naturally it’s “All Shakespeare all the time…except when it’s not!”

Get tickets at shakespearetavern.com.

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COMING TO THE STAGE IN 2024!

A PLAY THAT “PULSES WITH A NEW SENSE OF URGENCY” – ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

AUG 30–SEP 22 2024 A gripping reimagining of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By KATORI HALL Directed by TINASHE KAJESE-BOLDEN

SEP 18–OCT 13 2024 Described as “moving and often sharply funny” (The New York Times), THE CHINESE LADY is a unique portrait of the United States as seen through the eyes of an idealistic Chinese migrant.

By LLOYD SUH Directed by JESS MCLEOD

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NOV 9–DEC 24 One of Atlanta’s most treasured holiday traditions.

By CHARLES DICKENS Adapted by DAVID H. BELL Directed by CAITLIN HARGRAVES Based on the Original Direction by LEORA MORRIS

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Don’t Miss a Note of the Schwartz Center’s Fall Concerts!

he 2024–2025 season at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts at Emory University promises a rich and diverse musical experience. The Candler Concert Series, a highlight of the season, features a range of internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles. Notable performances this fall include the return of the virtuoso violinist Sarah Chang performing Brahms and Prokofiev; a recital concert from pianist Zee Zee curated around Franz Liszt’s Années de pèlerinage (Years of pilgrimage); and the Atlanta premiere of American Railroad, a new project from Silkroad Ensemble featuring Rhiannon Giddens, that has been years in the making. This multidisciplinary program sheds light on those who have been erased or overlooked throughout American history and merges with it Silkroad’s unique ability to amplify voices from a multitude of backgrounds and cultures.

Music lovers can also experience

concerts, lectures, and workshops through the Schwartz Artist-in-Residence program. The program begins this fall with contemporary music ensemble PUBLIQuartet. The quartet’s project, “Rhythm Nation,” takes listeners from the African rhythms and fiddle techniques that propel Trevor Weston’s Juba to the iconic grooves of Janet Jackson.

Audiences for these concerts are invited to arrive early to enjoy music from Emory student musicians and complimentary soft drinks and snacks in the Schwartz Center lobby. Money-saving 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 full concert details and information, visit schwartz.emory.edu or contact the box office at (404) 727-5050.

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Rialto Brings the World to Atlanta

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he historic Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University features dazzling shows from top performers in its 2024-2025 Rialto Series. Starting Sept.

21, you’ll find the political hilarity of Capitol Fools, the Washington-based musical parody troupe, all set to skewer both the right and left live on stage.

The season continues Oct. 6 with Montreal-based Cirque Kalabanté, set to captivate audiences with the Guineacentric “Afrique en Cirque” combining high-level acrobatics, gravity-defying stunts, colorful costumes and advanced choreography. Created by Yamoussa Bangoura, their presentation features the Kalabanté acrobats portraying the beauty, youth and artistry of West Africa through challenging moves and human pyramids accompanied by a fusion of contemporary Afro-Jazz, percussion and kora music.

The Rialto Center for the Arts includes a stop on Tower of Power’s tour on Oct. 19. For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music.

Their 1972 debut album, Bump City, had chart-topping songs with the hits “You’re Still A Young Man” and “Down to The

Nightclub.” The 70s boomed for TOP with radio classics like “So Very Hard to Go” and “What Is Hip?,” Tower of Power’s show will be vigorous and dynamic, full of fans looking to groove how Tower of Power likes it!

Rounding out October, säje, the GRAMMY Award® winning all-female jazz vocal group, takes the Rialto stage on October 26. säje traverses a vast array of compelling original material, beloved jazz standards, and contemporary reimaginings. Their debut album ranked at #2 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and #4 on the iTunes Jazz Chart. Their best known hits include “Desert Song,” “Wisteria” and their arrangement of “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning” done in collaboration with their friend Jacob Collier.

Mark your calendars for the 27th Annual Holiday Gala, presented by Georgia State University’s School of Music on December 8. This joyous celebration will put you in the holiday spirit!

Tickets are available online at rialto.gsu.edu, at Rialto Box Office or phone via (404) 413-9TIX (9849). Free validated parking is provided at the 100 Peachtree Parking Garage for Series events.

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2024-2025 Concert Season The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace

by Karl Jenkins

Christmas with MOS

October 20, 2024 3:00 PM

December 8, 2024 3:00 PM

Lassiter Concert Hall Marietta, GA

Songs of Growth and Renewal Kaleidoscope in Concert

19th Annual Messiah Sing-Along

with guest Bella Voce

Indra Thomas, soloist

Anne Schantz, Maria McDaniel Willathgamuwa, Jared Brooks, and Cory Schantz, soloists

December 22, 2024 3:00 PM

Roswell United Methodist Church Roswell, GA

Kingswood United Methodist Church Dunwoody, GA

Mozart Requiem - Haydn Te Deum

Down in the Valley: Southern Folk Songs

Talise Trevigne, Maria McDaniel Willathgamuwa, Richard Clement, and John LaForge, soloists

February 9, 2025 3:00 PM

Kingswood United Methodist Church Dunwoody, GA

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La Vaughn Belle

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Detail of La Vaughn Belle, Storm (how to imagine the tropicalia as monumental-as in when people turn into trees), 2023.

Charcoal, ink, acrylic, glitter with cuts and burns on paper mounted on 100% cotton.

Image courtesy of the artist.

March 16, 2025 3:00 PM

Roswell United Methodist Church Roswell, GA

with guest Banks & Shane

May 4, 2025 3:00 PM

Roswell United Methodist Church Roswell, GA

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“The Gaze” Exhibit at OUMA The Breath by Patricia Fortlage

Oglethorpe University’s Fall Season Highlights an Exhibit Showcasing Artists with Disabilities and a Comedic Theatre Production

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glethorpe is a small university offering unforgettable experiences in Atlanta! Now is the time to discover the vibrant arts scene with our 2024-25 season.

The Conant Performing Arts Center, the university’s premier venue, hosts an array of diverse performances throughout the year. Conant regularly stages both student and professional theatre productions and music performances.

“The Gaze” highlights artists living with and without disability.

To kick off the 2024-25 season, OU Theatre students will present “Time Flies: Short Comedies by David Ives”.

This critically acclaimed, award-winning compilation of comedies is filled with wit, intellect, satire, and just plain fun. Catch this compelling show from October 3-6 and leave inspired by the talent of these

aspiring theatre professionals.

The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, housed in the historic Lowry Hall, offers free exhibitions, concerts, lectures, and workshops throughout the year. We’re excited to display “The Gaze” curated by Aleatha Lindsay until December 1. “The Gaze” highlights artists living with and without disability and illustrates themes of ableism, advocacy, and inclusion. This exhibition marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration of deaf and disabled artists at Oglethorpe’s museum.

In our commitment to accessibility and community engagement, the museum has committed to the model, “Art for All,” to break down barriers to access, strengthen connections, and support the well-being of our community.

Explore Oglethorpe’s full schedule of performing arts events, museum exhibitions, lectures, readings and more at connect.oglethorpe.edu.

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Callanwolde’s 25th Annual Jazz on the Lawn Provides Entertainment and Community Arts Education!

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allanwolde’s annual Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series is well known for featuring Atlanta’s finest jazz performers. But you may not realize that events like Jazz on the Lawn support Callanwolde’s mission of providing the Atlanta community with premier, accessible arts education — especially the underserved — while promoting enjoyment of the arts at the historic and inspiring Callanwolde estate.

Callanwolde serves over 12,000 people each year through classes, performances, community engagement, gallery exhibitions, artist markets, wedding rentals, and historic tours. Recently, lowincome elementary school students from Callanwolde’s Art Scholars Summer Camp received five full days of art enrichment highlighted by a special jazz lesson taught

by Karla Harris and the Joe Alterman Trio, culminating in a performance at the initial 2024 Jazz on the Lawn performance.

Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of live music with friends at either VIP tables or General Admission lawn seating on the beautiful Callanwolde estate grounds, while supporting arts education in our community.

Upcoming performances include:

scenes, Grant Green Jr. will perform fresh arrangements of the most popular Burt Bacharach tunes, with a couple of lesserknown pieces to add extra flair.

September 6: The Grant Green Jr. Group A fixture in both the jam band and jazz

Buy tickets (starting at $35) at callanwolde.org/events

September 20: Pete Ayers Quartet Back by popular demand, NYC-based Pete Ayers will perform a wide range of jazz and R&B. Pete’s voice ranges from smooth and airy to raw and soulful, while his music covers a mix of jazz, pop, soul and R&B. October 4: Eddie and Mayi Lopez Orquesta Macuba The ever popular Eddy & Mayi Lopez and the 10-piece Orquesta MaCuba will feature Mayi’s sultry Cuban voice and original Cuban choreography. Concert-goers can practice the dance moves they have been learning at Callanwolde’s popular Salsa Night!

October 18: Joe Gransden with Big Band and Three Special Surprise Guests Joe Gransden ‘s 17-Piece Big Band dazzles audiences nationwide, and as a special 25th anniversary celebration twist, three divas of the Atlanta jazz scene will join Gransden for what is certain to be the quintessential jazz under the stars experience.

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eptember 19 and 20, Emory College, Emory University Libraries, the Michael C. Carlos Museum, and the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum will host dECOlonial Feelin, an international symposium that raises awareness of lingering coloniality in the Virgin Islands and offers a space to engage with ecological thought and anticolonial practice. Led by Emory Professor of English and Creative Writing Tiphanie Yanique, this two-day symposium uses art, poetry, archives, philosophy, storytelling, anthropology, and spiritual practice led by the Virgin Islands Studies Collective as lenses through which to engage in this meaningful work.

A major component of the symposium is the opening of two exhibitions featuring the work of the internationally acclaimed artist La Vaughn Belle. Come Ruin or Rapture, opening in the Carlos Museum’s John Howett Works on Paper Gallery, includes work from two of Belle’s series, Storm (in the time of

spatial and temporal collapse) and Storm (how to imagine the tropicalia as monumental) where she uses materials from her studio that were exposed to Hurricane Maria in 2017. These repurposed materials take on new forms and express the resilience of people of African descent in the U.S. Virgin Islands in the face of both natural disasters and colonial powers.

The exhibition A Haunting Between Us, at Clark Atlanta University Art Museum, displays work from Belle’s Swarm series, which delves into the Danish colonial archives and uses photographic images from the Danish West Indies. Belle reimagines these images through a method of cutting and burning that not only changes them but utterly transforms their colonial context by removing black bodies from scenes of servitude and highlighting them as subjects of strength and perseverance. Both exhibitions will be on view September 19 through December 8.

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Prepare to be Captivated: Atlanta Master Chorale’s 40th Anniversary Concert Series Music that promises to uplift, inspire, and leave you spellbound by the beauty of the human voice

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or lovers of choral music, the upcoming 2024-2025 Atlanta Master Chorale concert season promises to be a feast for the senses. From intricate vocal tapestries, to explorations of life’s journeys, to a celebration of one of the greatest composers of all time, and of course our beloved Christmas tradition, this season offers a rich and diverse lineup that will delight audiences of all ages.

The new season begins on October 11 and 12 with A Choral Tapestry. This concert invites us to experience the beauty of individual voices carefully woven together by master composers, creating harmonies that transcend the sum of their parts. It will be a stunning display of choral artistry that will leave you in awe.

Kicking off the festive holiday season, we will present our annual Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale concerts on December 13, 14, and 15. This highly anticipated event has become a beloved tradition in Atlanta, filling audiences with the warmth and joy of the holidays through timeless carols and seasonal favorites.

On March 14 and 15, 2025, the chorale presents Pathways, a thought-provoking exploration of the roads we travel in life.

Through the power of choral music, this concert encourages us to embark on new journeys, embrace the unknown, and discover the unexpected paths that lie ahead.

The season culminates May 2 and 3 with An Evening with Mozart, a truly special event for classical music enthusiasts.

Prepare to be transported by the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as Atlanta Master Chorale, accompanied by soloists and a full orchestra, performs two of the composer’s greatest choral works, the iconic Requiem and the Coronation Mass.

Individual ticket prices range from $42 (adult) to $10 (Youth) and are available now at atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts.

You can bundle and save with a season subscription or ticket package. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of live choral music at its finest. Mark your calendars and join the Atlanta Master Chorale for an extraordinary season.

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City Springs Theatre Company launches Season 7 September 6 with The Music Man

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ith more than 22,000 tickets sold for their recent Jersey Boys, City Springs Theatre Company is heading into its seventh season with its highest season attendance ever, and its largest subscriber base — 5,000 and counting. The company’s 2023-2024 season ended with more patrons than ever stepping through the theater doors, delighting audiences with productions of Fiddler on the Roof, White Christmas, Beauty and the Beast, Legally Blonde, and the aforementioned Jersey Boys. It’s a testament to the overall quality of work, but also to the delicate process of programming the shows themselves.

“At this point we’ve proven that we can deliver on the promise of ‘Broadway quality’,” says the company’s Executive Director Natalie DeLancey.

“So many of our patrons trust that no matter what the show, we are going to deliver in terms of entertainment and production value.”

The company is not resting on its laurels by any means, looking for new ways to challenge audiences and production personnel. “All of our shows are now being built in-house, in our new

scenic facility,” says DeLancey, “and while that means we’re taking on a host of added creative challenges, it also means that things get designed and built for the specific needs of the Byers Theatre.”

Season seven will kick off September 6 when The Music Man, its memorable cast of characters, and feel-good Meredith Willson’s tunes, march into the Byers Theatre for a 3-week run. “I don’t believe there’s another classic American musical with as much ridiculous fun in it as The Music Man,” says Director of Media and Marketing Mason Wood. “And with this creative team, and this cast of performers, I don’t see how anyone is going to be able to resist this production.”

After The Music Man, the season continues in December with the regional premiere of Frozen. “Expectations are high for that one,” says Wood. “But with a team that delivers time and time again for us, this latest Disney musical should have no trouble delighting holiday audiences.”

Subscriptions and tickets for The Music Man are available at CitySpringsTheatre.com

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL Dear Jack, Dear Louise Opens Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s 2024-2025 Season Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s 2024-2025 season opens with Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, the true story of how Ludwig’s parents fell in love via letters. While stationed in Oregon during World War II, U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig begins a cross-country courtship by correspondence with Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City. With the war looming, will they ever meet? This charming romantic comedy runs September 26 – October 13 on ASF’s Octagon Stage.

Visit ASF.net to learn more and order tickets.

The Alliance Theatre Offers Education Programs for Youth & Teens The Alliance Theatre Education programs for youth and teens offer diverse and immersive theatrical experiences. Tailored for children from infancy to high school, the programs feature age-appropriate productions that ignite a passion for the arts from an early age.

Teens can engage in immersive programs that explore their artistry. Drama camps and classes provide hands-on learning opportunities, fostering creative talents in a supportive environment. These programs aim to inspire a lasting appreciation for the performing arts, nurturing the next generation of theater enthusiasts. For more information, visit https://www. alliancetheatre.org/content/educationprograms-youth-teens.

Prepare Yourself for a Proper Christmas Panto with Aris Arís has championed bringing Celtic works to the Atlanta stage for ten wonderful years.

This year, we offer a Christmas tradition from across the pond that is sure to have

you grinning, tapping toes, and shouting, “HE’S RIGHT BEHIND YOU!” That’s right, prepare yourself for a proper Christmas Panto, the first of its kind, as far as we can tell, in Atlanta theatre history. Come join familiar characters from a classic fairy tale in a way you may never have seen them before. Fun for all ages!

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Atlanta Master Chorale begins their 40th Anniversary Season Our 40th Anniversary Season begins on October 11 and 12 with A Choral Tapestry. This concert invites you to experience the beauty of individual voices carefully woven together by master composers, creating harmonies that transcend the sum of their parts. It’s a stunning display of choral artistry that will leave you in awe. The program also features a brand new commission by Dale Trumbore, and we’re excited to bring her composition to life for the first time.

Tickets for this extraordinary performance range from $42 to $10 and are available at atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of live choral music at its finest.

Things are heating up this Fall with four powerhouse fan-favorite shows at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.

Get saucy in September with Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. This hilarious adaptation reintroduces the tales in sketch comedy form with themes ranging from classical to spaghetti Western and a whole lot of modern surprises thrown in! Havoc Movement returns in October with their unique action-horror production of Dracula: The Failings of Men. November gets deep with Hamlet, featuring long-time ASC company member Mary Ruth Ralston in the title role. We’ll cheer to the end of the

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year in December with Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. ShakespeareTavern.com

Hear Us Out: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Concert in the Park, September 10 at Piedmont Park The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra announces its much-anticipated return to Piedmont Park, Tuesday, September 10, at 7:30 pm with a free performance of symphonic gems on Oak Hill. William R. Langley conducts the program, featuring a selection of orchestral favorites and a special preview of ASO’s two-season epic endeavor, the Beethoven Project. Program selections will include movements from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, and works by Jesse Montgomery and Adolphus Hailstork.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concerts in the Park are presented by the Charles Loridans Foundation, Inc. Major support is provided by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Fulton County Arts and Culture, the Georgia Council for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional details and full program information are available at www.aso.org/ piedmont.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) returns to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with John Legend The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) returns to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta on September 9 to perform alongside John Legend on his limited run of shows titled A Night of Songs and Stories.

Witness the Legend himself like never before, under the stars with a full orchestra playing symphonic renditions of music that you know and love.

Experience intimate reimaginings of greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”), unexpected stories from Legend’s

life and career, and selections from his most recent release LEGEND (“Nervous,” “Wonder Woman”). For tickets and more information, visit aso.org.

Celebrate the History of Atlanta Ballet 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.

Ballethnic Dance Company is off to a hot start as they prepare for the fall and winter seasons!

Enrollment for Ballethnic Academy of Dance is ongoing with classes beginning in September. Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and African are available for all ages and skill levels. The company is hosting one final audition for the Danseur Development Project (specialized young men’s training), Ballethnic Youth Ensemble (advanced youth performing company), and the annual production of the Urban Nutcracker on September 21, 2024 from 3-6pm. Mark your calendars, Ballethnic Dance Company will be presenting the Urban Nutcracker December 13th-15th at Morehouse College’s King Chapel. www.ballethnic.org

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Features Jazz on the Lawn August 7, 2024 The 25th Anniversary Callanwolde Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series features exceptional musicians delivering lively

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL performances under the stars at the beautiful and historic Callanwolde estate. Bring a picnic and enjoy an intimate evening of live music with friends at the Callanwolde amphitheater while supporting affordable and accessible arts education in Atlanta. Join us on September 6th for The Grant Green Jr. Group, September 20th for the Pete Ayers Quartet, October 4th for Eddie and Mayi Lopez Orquesta Macuba, and October 18th for Joe Gransden with Big Band and Three Special Surprise Guests. Buy tickets (starting at $35) at callanwolde.org/events/.

Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery at Michael C. Carlos Museum Step into the vibrant world of ancient storytelling through painted pottery from three distinct cultures: the Greeks in the Mediterranean, the Maya in Central America, and the Moche of northern Peru.

By juxtaposing traditions, Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery invites conversation about how these unrelated cultures visualized their society, myths, and cosmos through pottery. Each vessel is a “picture world,” brimming with expressive possibility.

Organized by the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Curated by David Saunders and Megan E. O’Neil. Learn more at carlos.emory.edu. carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/picture-worlds

completing his role in Broadway’s The Heart of Rock And Roll. With direction by CSTC’s own Artistic Director (and Tony Award winner) Shuler Hensley, the production runs September 6-22 in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.

Tickets at CitySpringsTheatre.com

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“Dracula…A Ballet to Die For” presented

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City Springs Theatre Company is Pulling Out all the Stops with The Music Man For their September production of Meredith Willson’s classic musical The Music Man, City Springs Theatre company is pulling out all the stops with a cast that includes eight Broadway veterans, led by Atlanta’s-own Billy Harrigan Tighe, who is stepping into the role of con-man Harold Hill just weeks after

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Sink your teeth into a thrilling vampire drama as Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, the resident professional ballet company of the Gas South District, presents “Dracula…A Ballet to Die For”. Witness this dramatic epic on Friday, October 18 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, October 20 at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Gas South District Theatre in Duluth. Choreographed by Sara Elyse Sanford, this masterpiece features special effects, lavish costumes, and breathtaking scenery. Philip Feeney’s score illuminates Bram Stoker’s classic novel, bringing this timeless tale to life with incredible clarity

and excitement. Performance schedule and other details at GwinnettBallet.org.

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024-2025 Season Led by Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville, the multifaceted arts organization continues to offer an array of innovative orchestral, choral, jazz, family and sensory-friendly programming. The Classics Series opens with Rhapsody in Blue, featuring pianist Robert Henry, and continues with Suite Treats featuring selections from “Peer Gynt Suite” and “Star Wars.” The series finale We the People features the world premiere of Verville’s “Requiem Americano” and includes Tenor Timothy Miller, the Atlanta Boys Choir, and the GSO Chorus. Subscribers can enjoy our full programming, including Holiday Pops!, GSO Jazz!, and family and sensoryfriendly concerts. Tickets and full schedule at georgiasymphony.org.

The Galloway School Announces 24-25 Theatre Season Housed in the incredible Chaddick Center for the Arts, Galloway is thrilled to bring a full season of events starring our students from Early through Upper Learning (Pre-K-12th grade). Music, Dance, Theatre, and Visual Arts all have moments to shine throughout the year.

Galloway Theatre produces three mainstage productions annually: the Upper Learning Play, Middle Learning Musical, and Upper Learning Musical. Visit gallowayschool.org/ arts to learn more.

Enjoy Small-Town Charm and Big-Town Quality at The Holly Theatre The Holly Theatre, Dahlonega, is a historic, 300-seat community theater featuring small-town charm and big-town quality. The Holly provides a choice for every taste from our current productions

like The Wizard of Oz to various cover bands like End of the Line: The Premiere Allman Brothers Tribute Band (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

Join Kennesaw State University’s Department of Theatre & Performance Studies as they host Mike Wiley in BREACH OF PEACE. This unforgettable one-man performance is based on true accounts of surviving participants of the Freedom Rides as well as many other individuals involved in the early struggle for African-American equality. The solo-play is a living monument to those remarkable young men and women of various races, religions and backgrounds who rose to face the dangers of fighting for just and equal treatment for all. Running September 6-8 at the Stillwell Theater on the Kennesaw campus. Tickets are on sale now: https:// calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/mike-wileypresents-breach-of-peace.

The 36th Season of The Michael O’Neal Singers begins with a Plea for World Peace The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace was written in 1999 by Welsh composer, Karl Jenkins, and has been performed over 3,000 times worldwide. This powerful declaration for world peace, blending lyrics based on Christian, Hindu, Japanese, Jewish, and Muslim texts, as well as classic poetry, will be performed by the 130-voice MOS chorus, a 30-piece orchestra, and internationally acclaimed soprano soloist, Indra Thomas. The performance takes place on Sunday, October 20 at 3 PM at Lassiter Concert Hall in Marietta. Tickets: mosingers.com or 770-594-7974.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL OnStage Atlanta Celebrates their 53rd Year OnStage Atlanta is celebrating their 53rd year with 6 shows in their 2024/2025 MainStage Season. They include — And Then There Were None, She Loves Me, Sweat, The Curious Savage, Dearly Departed and The Rocky Horror Show. They are also producing Junie B. In Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! and Puffs as part of their Theatre for Young Adults. In Addition to Summer Camps in 2025, they are introducing a Fall and Spring line-up of acting classes for rising 1st - 8th graders. Some other events are their annual Halloween festival of 10-minutes short plays — Things That Go Bump; productions of Clyde’s, Men in Boats, and Angels of the Southern Accent as well as some cabarets sprinkled throughout the year. MainStage Season Tickets are available now — Adults - $135.00 and Students/ Seniors/Military - $115.00. Single tickets for MainStage and StudioStage shows go on sale September 1, 2024. For further information call 404-897-1802 or visit their website onstageatlanta.com.

Discover the Vibrant Arts Scene at Oglethorpe University Oglethorpe is a small university offering unforgettable experiences in Atlanta! The 2024-25 season is in full swing with the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) displaying “The Gaze” curated by Aleatha Lindsay and an upcoming theatre production of “Time Flies: Short Comedies

by David Ives.” “The Gaze” kicks off a yearlong celebration of Deaf and disabled artists at OUMA with free admission. “Time Flies: Short Comedies by David Ives” is an awardwinning compilation of comedies hitting the stage October 3-6. Purchase tickets at oglethor.pe/ArtsandMusic

Out Front Theatre Company opens their 2024-25 season with the smash-hit Hairspray!

Hairspray, the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a familyfriendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs like “You Can’t Stop the Beat!” It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire — to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. Hairspray will run from October 24 through November 9, 2024. Tickets and season packages are available at www.

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Celebrate excellence in arts education with students at Pace Academy.

The independent college-preparatory school serves 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade and provides the highest level of artistic experience and knowledge by embedding study of the visual and performing arts in its curriculum for all ages.

Theatrical productions, concerts and arts exhibitions are open to the public. Learn more at paceacademy.org/arts.

The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University begins the 2024-2025 season on September 21 with Capitol Fools, Capitol Fools is a comedic act that satirizes both ends of the political spectrum. On October 6, Cirque Kalabanté showcases West African culture with gravity-defying stunts and fusing Afro-Jazz and kora music. Then, the iconic Tower of Power performs on October 19 with soul, funk, jazz, and rock fusion. Lastly, on October 26, säje, the GRAMMY Award® winning vocal group whose debut album ranked #2 on the Billboard Contemporary

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Jazz Chart and #4 on the iTunes Jazz Chart performs. Tickets available at rialto.gsu.edu.

Celebrate the Magic of The Nutcracker this Holiday Season!

Join Clara and her Prince on an enchanting adventure through Land of Snow and into the Land of Sweets at Atlanta’s premiere Nutcracker production. This beloved holiday tradition, highly anticipated by Atlantaarea families year over year, is the perfect way to kick off the season. The two-week run features 10 performances including matinees, evenings and special events. Join us for this timeless holiday tradition with

Sugar Plum, the Flowers, Candy Canes, Arabian and more from Friday, November 29, through Sunday, December 8.

Tickets are available at RoswellNutcracker.com 770-998-0259

Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Ramps Up to Autumn Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center ramps up to Autumn with a concert of Haydn and Mendelssohn (his beloved “Italian” symphony) October 18 by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, as well as an immersive experience about The Life and Music of George Michael on October 16. We

Atlanta Ballet Dancers, Claudia Schreier’s Nighthawks (c) Shoccara Marcus

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL are also excited to welcome Eddie Izzard (two shows, October 25 and 26) and The REAL Carrie Bradshaw: Candace Bushnell, the author and creator of Sex and the City, October 5. Sandyspringspac.com

can enjoy a wonderful dinner followed by a show. Our website for more information. www.schoolstreetplayhouse.

Join us at School Street Playhouse this fall as we bring the infamous tale, Sweeney Todd to the Stage

Beginning with renowned violinist Sarah Chang on September 20, the season continues with a recital concert from pianist Zee Zee curated around Franz Liszt’s Années de pèlerinage (Years of pilgrimage); contemporary music ensemble PUBLIQuartet with their latest work “Rhythm Nation,” and the Atlanta premiere of American Railroad, a new project from Silkroad Ensemble featuring Rhiannon Giddens that has been years in the making. 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.

Our Historical venue School Street is over 100 years old, so come walk the halls and take in its history. Our small intimate theater holds 182 seats and brings great quality shows and concerts.

Join us at School Street Playhouse this fall as we bring the infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife.

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Enrich Your Theatre Experience Through SETC

LeAnn Rimes Performs at the Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta

SETC is a premier gathering of theatre professionals and enthusiasts, showcasing top-notch performances, workshops, and networking opportunities. With a rich history spanning over 75 years, this membership-driven organization serves as a hub for artists, educators, and industry professionals to connect, learn, and grow. From captivating theatrical productions to informative panels, job fairs, and auditions, SETC offers a diverse platform for collaboration and inspiration.

Whether you’re a seasoned theatre veteran or a budding talent, SETC provides a vibrant environment to celebrate the art of theatre, foster creativity, and cultivate a dynamic community passionate about the performing arts. Learn more @ SETC.org.

Join us on September 7th at the Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta for an intimate performance from LeAnn Rimes. This multi-platinum selling, Grammy® Awardwinning artist will captivate you with her unforgettable music and compelling stories.

With over 48 million units sold globally, LeAnn Rimes has delivered timeless hits like “How Do I Live,” “Can’t Fight the Moonlight,” and “Blue.” Her latest album, “God’s Work,” was celebrated as one of Variety’s Best Albums of 2022. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of LeAnn Rimes live — a night you won’t forget!

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MIKE WILEY PRESENTS BREACH OF PEACE Based on true accounts of surviving participants of the Freedom Rides.

9/6-8/24, 8 p.m.

Price:$15-$20 Stillwell Theater, Kennesaw campus Department of Theatre & Performance Studies TIX: https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/mikewiley-presents-breach-of-peace CHAUCER’S THE CANTERBURY TALES 9/7-29/24 Prices: $26-$48 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 x 0 Shakespearetavern.com WILD N OUT LIVE: THE FINAL LAP 9/14/24 Prices: $30-$250 State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com THE CHINESE LADY 9/18-10/13/24 Prices: $25 Alliance Theatre Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4600 alliancetheatre.org SWEENEY TODD THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET 9/20-10/13/24 Prices: 25-30 School Street Playhouse 101 School St. Cumming, GA 30040 TIX: 770-781-9178 www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL ILIZA: THE GET READY TOUR 9/20/24 Prices: $39.50+ — BRETT GOLDSTEIN: THE SECOND BEST NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE 9/21/24 Prices: $79.50+ — The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 www.foxtheatre.org DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE 9/26–10/13/24 Prices: $30–$76 Venue name: Alabama Shakespeare Festival– Octagon Stage 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 TIX: 334-271-5353 ASF.net

THE FOUR FLAGS PLAY READING FESTIVAL 9/27-29/24 Prices: $15-$65 Arís Academy Theatre 599 US-19, Hapeville, GA 30354 TIX: 404-474-8332 aristheatre.org THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD 9/27-10/13/24 Prices: $15-$35 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 holllytheater.com

BARBECUE The story of two O’Mallery families, one White and one Black.

10/1-6/24 time varies Price: $12 Onyx, Kennesaw campus Department of Theatre & Performance Studies TIX: https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/barbecue TIME FLIES: SHORT COMEDIES BY DAVID IVES 10/3-6/24 Prices: $0-20 Oglethorpe University Theatre Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: 404-504-1074 oglethor.pe/ArtsandMusic

A THIRD WAY 10/3-27/24 Prices: start@ $25 Actor’s Express Theatre at the King Plow Arts Center 887 West Marietta Street NW Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: 404-607-7469 https://actors-express.com/ DRACULA: THE FAILINGS OF MEN 10/5-11/3/24 Prices: $26-$48 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 x 0 Shakespearetavern.com AND THEN THERE WERE NONE 10/11-27/24 Prices: $15.009-$25.00 OnStage Atlanta 3041 North Decatur Road Scottdale, GA 30079 TIX: 404-897-1802 onstageatlanta.com

ElectroBike FLATTENS Atlanta’s Hills Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales

September 7-29, 2024 October 5-November 3, 2024

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The Atlanta Shakespeare Company Presents Havoc Movement’s

Dracula: The Failings of Men Food & drinks available before every show!

ShakespeareTavern.com Four blocks south of The Fabulous Fox

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL RICKEY SMILEY 10/19/24 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: www.cobbenergycentre.com MRBALLEN: THE STRANGE, DARK, & MYSTERIOUS LIVE TOUR 10/20/24 Prices: $53-147 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery AVE SE #500, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: 470-351-3866 https://concerts.livenation.com PUFFS (ONE ACT VERSION FOR YOUNG WIZARDS) 10/24-27/24 Prices: $10 The Galloway School Chaddick Center for the Arts 215 Chastain Park Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30342 gallowayschool.org/arts

JERRY SEINFELD 10/26/24 Prices: $57.50+ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 www.foxtheatre.org

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

END OF THE LINE, THE PREMIERE Allman Brothers tribute band 8/24/24 Prices: $35-$41 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 holllytheater.com THESE CROWDED STREETS, A Tribute to Dave Matthews Band 8/31/24 Prices: $37 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 holllytheater.com

CITY SPRINGS THEATRE COMPANY’S THE MUSIC MAN 9/6-22/24 Byers Theatre TIX: CitySpringsTheatre.com 404-477-4365 RENT 9/19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29,/24, & 10/2, 4, 6/24 Prices: $30+ The Atlanta Opera Pullman Yards Warehouse 10, 225 Rogers St NE, Atlanta GA 30317 TIX: 404-881-8885 https://www.atlantaopera.org CAPITAL FOOLS 9/21/24–8PM Prices: $46-$81 Georgia State University Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9850 rialto.gsu.edu

Roswell Dance Theatre presents

Nov 29 - Dec 8 Performances held at City Springs’ Byers Theatre

BOX OFFICE: 770-206-2022

Roswell Dance Theatre

Resident Company at the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL DISNEY’S THE LION KING 10/2-20/24 Prices: $35-$189+ Marquee - $49.00 Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street. Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 BroadwayInAtlanta.com

SUBLIME WITH ROME: FAREWELL TOUR 9/1/24 Prices: $53-$206.50 — THE SISTERS OF MERCY 9/27/24 Prices: $76-226 — FLETCHER -IN SEARCH OF THE ANTIDOTE 9/29/24 Prices: $119-954 — GRACIE ABRAMS: THE SECRET OF US TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST ROLE MODEL 9/30/24 Prices: $223-$1,142 — Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery AVE SE #500, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: 470-351-3866 https://concerts.livenation.com

THE GHASTLY DREADFULS 10/2-10/26 @8pm Prices: : $18.50 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: https://puppet.org HAIRSPRAY 10/24-11/9, 2024 Prices: $30+ Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: 404-448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

JAZZ 91.9 WCLK PRESENTS WYNTON MARSALIS SEPTET 9/6/2024 8:00PM — STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW LIVE! 9/7/2024 7:00PM — THE WAIT WAIT STAND-UP TOUR 9/8/2024 7:00PM — Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/live

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

980 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Dinner served nightly until 10pm TIX: Reservations Suggested 404-343-2446 FALLING IN REVERSE 9/1/24 Prices: $26-$592 Ameris Bank Amphitheater 2200 Encore Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30009 TIX: 404-733-5010 https://www.ticketsales.com

THE SUPER LAWYER PRESENTS: AN EVENING OF Classic Hip Hop 9/1/24 Prices: $59-$502 Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126 TIX: 770-819-7765 https://mablehouse.org

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CHILDISH GAMBINO 9/2/24 Prices: $69-499 — COULDA FEST 9/7/24 Price: $39-275 — State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com LYNYRD SKYNYRD AND ZZ TOP 9/5/24 Prices: $32-$1,444 Ameris Bank Amphitheater 2200 Encore Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30009 TIX: 404-733-5010 https://www.ticketsales.com AVRIL LAVIGNE 9/3/24 Price: $75-55,850 Ameris Bank Amphitheater 2200 Encore Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30009 TIX: 404-733-5010 https://www.ticketsales.com JAZZ ON THE LAWN 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SERIES 9/6,& 9/20, 10/4, &10/18/24 Prices: Starting @ $35 Callanwolde Fine Arts Center 980 Briarcliff Road NE TIX: 404-872-5338 Callanwolde.org/events LEANN RIMES 9/7/24 Prices: $75 - $125 Graystone Promotions Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 https://bit.ly/LeAnnATL

BUSH, JERRY CANTRELL & CANDLEBOX 9/1/24 Prices: $29-$1,535 — OMAR APOLLO 9/14/24 Prices: $30-$1,782 — RAY LAMONTAGNE & GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV 10/11/24 Prices: 144-$2,134 — Cadence Bank Amphitheater 4469 Stella Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30342 TIX:404) 233-2227 h https://www.chastainparkamp.com JAZZ 91.9 WCLK PRESENTS WYNTON MARSALIS SEPTET 9/6/2024 8:00PM — STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW LIVE! 9/7/2024 7:00PM — THE WAIT WAIT STAND-UP TOUR 9/8/2024 7:00PM — Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/live DIERKS BENTLEY 9//6 Prices: $17-$820 Ameris Bank Amphitheater 2200 Encore Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30009 TIX: 404-733-5010 https://www.ticketsales.com AN EVENING OF JAZZ: JONATHAN BUTLER, NORMAN BROWN, KEN FORD, NICOLE HENRY 9/7/24 Prices:$59-$263 Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126 TIX: 770-819-7765 https://mablehouse.org

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL AN EVENING WITH PATTI LABELLE 9/8/24 Prices: $69-$1,279 Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126 TIX: 770-819-7765 https://mablehouse.org

MARTHA REDBONE’S BONE HILL: THE CONCERT 9/14/24 Prices: $29.25 - $32.50 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6120 https://roswellcac.showare.com

JOHN LEGEND WITH THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. A Night of Songs and Stories 9/9/24 Prices: $79-$874 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009 TIX: 404-733-4800 https://www.aso.org/events/detail/john-legend

FACULTY RECITAL: GUITARISTS TREY WRIGHT, & SEAN THROWER 9/18/24, 7:30 p.m.

Price:$10-$12 (students $5) Morgan Hall, Bailey Performance Center, Kennesaw campus Bailey School of Music TIX: ticketing.kennesaw.edu

ASO PRESENTS A CONCERT IN THE PARK 9/10/2024 7:30PM Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Oak Hill at Piedmont Park 371 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/events/detail/concert-in-the-park

SEASON OPENER WITH NATHALIE STUTZMANN 9/19/2024 & 9/21/2024 8:00PM Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NW TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/2425 SARAH CHANG, VIOLIN AND SONYA OVRUTSKY FENSOME, PIANO 9/20/24, 8 pm Prices: $10- $55 Candler Concert Series Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX:404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

THE TABERNACLE CHOIR AT TEMPLE SQUARE 9/11/24 Price:Free State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com ROB ZOMBIE AND ALICE COOPER 9/12/24 Prices: $30-$1,496 — MEGHAN TRAINOR 9/13/24 Prices: $31-$1,839 — MY MORNING JACKET AND NATHANIEL RATELIFF 9/14/24 Prices: $11-$353 — HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH 9/20/24 Prices: $74-1,530 — AMERIS BANK AMPHITHEATER 2200 Encore Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30009 TIX: 404-733-5010 https://www.ticketsales.com

STEPHANIE BLYTHE, MEZZO-SOPRANO, WITH RYAN MCCULLOUGH, PIANO A celebration of Georgia native Johnny Mercer.

9/20/24, 8 p.m.

Price:$20-$25 (students $5) Morgan Hall, Bailey Performance Center, Kennesaw campus Bailey School of Music TIX: https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/artsksupresents-stephanie-blythe-mezzo-soprano-ryanmccullough-piano-mister-in-between-the-musicof-johnny-mercer

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THE SWEAT HOTEL WITH KEITH SWEAT 9/20/24 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: www.cobbenergycentre.com FRIDAY JAZZ 9/20/24 6-10 p.m.

Prices: Members: Free; Not-Yet-Members: $30 High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4400 https://high.org/event/friday-jazz-september/ AN EVENING OF SOUL: LEDISI FEATURING KEVIN ROSS 9/21/24 Prices:$59-$297 Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126 TIX: 770-819-7765 https://mablehouse.org INTOCABLE: 30 ANIVERSARIO TOUR 2024 9/21/24 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: www.cobbenergycentre.com KINGS OF LEON: CAN WE PLEASE HAVE FUN 9/25/24 Price: $20-$850 — MAXWELL 9/27/24 Price: $70.50-$3,000 — State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com

NATHALIE STUTZMANN CONDUCTS MAHLER + SHOSTAKOVICH 9/26/2024 & 9/27/2024 8:00PM Prices:TBA Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NW TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/2425 MATUTE 9/27/24 Prices:TBA Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: www.cobbenergycentre.com MAXWELL 9/27 $70.50-$3,000 — PESO PLUMA: EXODO TOUR 9/28 $59.50-$1,249.50 — ANA GABRIEL 9/29 $61-$1,171 — State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL BERNADETTE PETERS WITH THE ASO 9/28/2024 8:00PM Prices:TBA — THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY Performing Led Zeppelin’s ‘IV’ 10/11/2024 8:00PM Prices:TBA — JESSICA KIRSON 10/18/2024 7:30PM — WHITNEY CUMMINGS – BIG BABY TOUR 10/25/2024 7:30PM — Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NW TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/live

A CHORAL TAPESTRY 10/11 & 12/24 Prices: $42 Adult/Youth $10, Discount rates and season packages available.

Atlanta Master Chorale Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404-727-5050 AtlantaMasterChorale.org DAVID BRIGHTON’S SPACE ODDITY: THE QUINTESSENTIAL DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE 10/11/24 Prices: $38-$70 Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway , Duluth, Georgia 30097 TIX: 470-639-8243 https://www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/ david-bowie-tribute-1

MEET THE REAL CARRIE BRADSHAW: CANDACE BUSHNELL 10/5/24 Prices: $35+ Sandy Springs PAC, Byers Theatre 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs GA 30328 TIX: 770-206-2022 sandyspringspac.com

JEFF LYNNE’S ELO — THE OVER AND OUT TOUR 2024 10/12/24 Prices: $79-$2,399 — JELLY ROLL 10/26/24 $79.50-$1,329 — State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com

KIRK FRANKLIN- REUNION TOUR 2024 10/6/24 Price: $100-$750 State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com

RHAPSODY IN BLUE 10/12/24 Prices: $15 - $45 Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 770-615-2908 georgiasymphony.org

FREE WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY - AN EVENING OF SYMPHONIC SOUL & COMEDY 10/9/24 Price: Free Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126 TIX: 770-819-7765 https://mablehouse.org

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NOBUNTU: ZIMBABWEAN A CAPPELLA QUINTET 10/13/24 Prices: $29.25 - $32.50 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6120 https://roswellcac.showare.com THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL 10/16/24 Prices: $46.50+ Sandy Springs PAC, Byers Theatre 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs GA 30328 TIX: 770-206-2022 sandyspringspac.com HAYDN & MENDELSSOHN SYMPHONIES 10/17/2024 & 10/19/2024 8:00PM Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NW TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/2425 MARCA MP: SIMPLEMENTE MARCA TOUR 2024 10/18/24 Prices:TBA Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: www.cobbenergycentre.com ZEE ZEE, PIANO 10/18/24, 8 pm Prices: $10-$35 Candler Concert Series Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404-727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: HAYDN & MENDELSSOHN 10/18/24 Prices: $55.50+ Sandy Springs PAC, Byers Theatre 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs GA 30328 TIX: 770-206-2022 sandyspringspac.com TOWER OF POWER 10/19/24 Prices: $59 - $120 Georgia State University Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404.413.9850 rialto.gsu.edu THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE 10/20/24, 3 PM Prices: $25 The Michael O’Neal Singers Lassiter Concert Hall 2601 Shallowford Rd., Marietta, GA 30066 TIX: 770.594.7974 www.mosingers.com EMORY WIND STUDIES CONCERT 10/20/24, 4 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

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL STING 3.0 10/24/24 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: www.cobbenergycentre.com

EMORY UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 10/26/24, 8 p.m.

Prices:Tickets are 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

RODERICK COX CONDUCTS BARBER & RACHMANINOFF 10/24/2024 & 10/26/2024 8:00PM — FAMILY CONCERT: HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 10/27/2024 3:00PM — Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NW TIX: 404-733-4800 aso.org/2425

EMORY CHOIRS 10/27/24, 7p.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 ANDRÉ 3000 11/14/24 Prices (range): $49.50+ — TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND - DEUCES WILD 11/15-11/16/24 Prices (range): $29+ — The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 www.foxtheatre.org

EDDIE IZZARD 10/25 & 26/24 Prices: $76.50+ Sandy Springs PAC, Byers Theatre 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs GA 30328 TIX: 770-206-2022 sandyspringspac.com AN EVENING OF R&B: STEPHANIE MILLS AND THE WHISPERS 10/25/24 Price:$59-484 Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126 TIX: 770-819-7765 https://mablehouse.org

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS 11/24/24 Prices: $49.50+ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 www.foxtheatre.org

SÄJE 10/26/24 Prices: $34 - $68 Georgia State University Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404.413.9850 rialto.gsu.edu

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DANCE

DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS 10/25 & 10/26/24, @ 7:30 p.m.

10/26,& 2 p.m.

Prices: $10- $30 Candler Concert Series Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

DOUBLE EXPOSURE Featuring choreographers Tristian Griffin and Christian Denice.

8/23-24/24, 8 p.m.

Price: $15-$20 KSU Dance Theater, Marietta campus Department of Dance TIX: https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/doubleexposure

ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE’S THE NUTCRACKER 11/29-12/8/24 Prices: $27-$50 Roswell Dance Theatre Byers Theatre at City Springs 1 Galambos Way, Atlanta GA 30328 TIX: 770-206-2022 RoswellNutcracker.com

FALL INTO RHYTHM 9/13–15/24 Prices: $28-$150 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30309 TIX: 404-892-3303 atlantaballet.com

URBAN NUTCRACKER 12/13-12/15/24 Prices: $40-$80 Ballethnic Dance Company Martin Luther King Jr., International Chapel @ Morehouse College 830 Westview Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 TIX: 404-762-1416 www.ballethnic.orgF

CIRQUE KALABANTÉ AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE 10/6/24–3PM Prices: $46-$81 Georgia State University Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9850 rialto.gsu.edu “DRACULA, A BALLET TO DIE FOR” 10/18th & 20th Prices: $25-$65 Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Gas South District 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024 TIX: GwinnettBallet.org

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL FESTIVALS, EXHIBITS & MORE ATLANTA BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL & CREATIVE ARTS CONFERENCE 8/30 -8/31, 2024 Prices: $25-$200 Atlanta Black Theatre Festival Southwest Art Center & Holiday Inn/Suites Atlanta Airport North 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta & 1380 Virginia Ave, Atlanta TIX: atlantabtf.org PICTURE WORLDS: GREEK, MAYA, AND MOCHE POTTERY 9/14-12/15/24 Prices: $8 for adults, $6 for 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 carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/picture-worlds LA VAUGHN BELLE: COME RUIN OF RAPTURE 9/19-12/8/24 Prices: $8 for adults, $6 for 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 carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/la-vaughn-belle WORLDS OF PUPPETRY MUSEUM Tue- Sunday (September & October) @9am Price: $0-$16.50 Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: https://puppet.org

UPS SECOND SUNDAY 9/8/24, noon-5 p.m.

Prices: Free admission for all TIX: high.org/event/ups-second-sundayseptember-2/ ACCESS FOR ALL 9/18/24 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Prices: Free admission for all High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4400 https://high.org/event/access-for-all-september/ IF YOU LOOK HARD ENOUGH, YOU CAN SEE OUR FUTURE 9/20-11/2/24 Price:Free ADAMA in Pittsburgh Yards 352 University Ave SW Atlanta 30310 events@adamatl.org SETC 76TH ANNUAL THEATRE CONVENTION 3/19-23/25 Prices: $150 -$400 Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc Baltimore Convention Center 1 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD TIX: setc.ludus.com (opens Oct. 1) setc.org cleardot.gif THE UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME Open now until 2025 Price: Free DeKalb History Center, 1st floor 101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030 More info: dekalbhistory.org DOWN IN FRAGGLE ROCK MUSEUM SPECIAL EXHIBITION 11/3/24 Prices: Included with Museum Entry $16.00 Center For Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org=

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City Springs Theatre

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Out Front Theatre

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