Atlanta ShowGuide Holiday 2016

Holiday 2016

Greater Atlanta’s Performing Arts Magazine On the Cover:

Diego Klock-Perez In the Heights Theatrical Outfit & Aurora Theatre Photo by Chris Bartelski

Just in Time for the Holidays: Theatrical Outfit’s Family Musical Big Fish Creative Process: Marietta’s New Theatre In The Square Leadership Wants To Give Audiences “Something To Talk About” ‘

Bring in the Holidays With Georgia State University’s School of Music’s Annual Gala Holiday Concert Holidays with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Dance Fashions Putting the Final Touches on a Perfect Performance

Holiday Fun for Everyone at the Alliance Theatre Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season!

Experience the Holidays Decatur-style

Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights Performance Listings November - December 2016 Atlanta ShowGuide Venues & More

[L-R] Kari Twyman, Robert Mason II, Pytron Parker, Joseph Pendergrast, Tina Fears & Candice McLellan In the Heights, Photo by Chris Bartelski

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Just in Time for the Holidays: Theatrical Outfit’s Family Musical Big Fish

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Creative Process: Marietta’s New Theatre In The Square Leadership Wants To Give Audiences “Something To Talk About” ‘ By Holley Calmes

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Bring in the Holidays With Georgia State University’s School of Music’s Annual Gala Holiday Concert

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Holidays with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

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Dance Fashions Putting the Final Touches on a Perfect Performance By Tolbert Yilmaz

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Holiday Fun for Everyone at the Alliance Theatre

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Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season!

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Experience the Holidays Decatur-style

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Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights

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Performance Listings Nov. - Dec. 2016

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Atlanta ShowGuide Venues and More

Performance guide courtesy of atlantaplanit.com

The cast of In the Heights; Photo by Chris Bartelski

Just in Time for the Holidays:

Theatrical Outfit’s Family Musical Big Fish

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has been a landmark year for Theatrical Outfit. Not only is it the theatre’s 40th anniversary, but the 2016 “Season of Hope” marks one of the biggest and most spectacular seasons yet. Theatrical Outfit has cultivated 6 shows that pull from a variety of subject matters and formats. The second oldest continually operating theatre company in Atlanta has already opened big: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights (a co-production with Aurora Theatre) sold out the 833-seat Rialto Theatre and received rave reviews (A from the AJC), and Thurgood has also been praised for its timeliness and engagement with the community. Theatrical Outfit’s next production is a fantastical production, meant to inspire hope and offer Atlanta a unique family experience during the holiday season.

Inspired by the novel and hit Tim Burton film, Big Fish spotlights Edward Bloom, a

traveling salesman whose biggest hope is to live life to its fullest. Edward’s tall-tales thrill everyone in earshot except his questioning son Will, about to be a father himself, who demands to know the truth behind Dad’s epic stories of giants, fortune-telling witches and mermaids. Full of heart, humor and inventive stagecraft, Big Fish offers an experience only theatre can — one that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself.

Join Theatrical Outfit from December 1st through December 18th for a dazzling family musical directed by Theatrical Outfit’s Artistic Director Tom Key, with musical director by S. Renee Clark and choreography by Ricardo Aponte. Familiar Theatrical Outfit including Travis Smith (star of 2014’s smash hit Memphis) and Julissa Sabino (of In the Heights) take the stage for this refreshing and inspiring family musical. For tickets and information go to TheatricalOutfit.org or call (678)-528-1500.

Actor Geoffrey D. Williams, 2016/17 Theatrical Outfit production Thurgood Photo by Chris Bartelski

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CREATIVE PROCESS:

Marietta’s New Theatre In The Square Leadership Wants To Give Audiences “Something To Talk About”

By Holley Calmes

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mil Thomas is a 22-year-old Artistic Director taking the helm of a venerable Atlanta theatrical institution reboot. He hopes to recreate the innovative spirit and respect for classics that the first Theatre in the Square gave regional audiences. Thus opening with “Hamlet” this September was a good beginning, but young Thomas’ view of the future bodes well for “outside the box” experiences.

“In the past, the Theatre was producing new and challenging works that pushed the community to see new narratives,” Thomas explains. “I have no intention of delivering anything different. There are plenty of theatres producing popular, commercial work. We all want to see that theatre, but we also need to see new theatre. It’s just like TV. We will all watch another episode of Law and Order, but we are even more excited when a new Series starts. Theatre should be the same way.”

“I fell in love with theatre because I love storytelling,” he continues.

“The beauty of theatre is finding the voice of others and allowing their story to be a narrative. There are classic stories that can be retold with new narratives and there are stories that haven’t been written or produced yet and need to be. Also, it is important to Artistic Director Emil Thomas

me that theatre is inclusive of everyone in the community.”

Thomas is a product of Pebblebrook High School’s Performing Arts Magnet Program and a recent graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre. His acquaintance with the first version of Theatre in the Square occurred during high school. Pebblebrook’s theatre students performed at the nearby Strand Theatre. “It wasn’t uncommon for us to walk to Theatre in the Square, grab food, and see what the ‘other’ theatre in the community was doing.” Not many years later, Thomas is directing that “other theatre.”

He wants to bring in new works. “There are so many new plays out there that I want to read,” he states. “If they’re ready to be staged, I want to stage them. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square Stage is such a space to create innovative work.” He cites August Wilson, Suzi Lori-Parks, Sam Shepard, Shakespeare, The Group Theatre and Tarell Alvin McCraney as favorite writers.

“When patrons leave my theatre, I want them to be ready to have a conversation,” Thomas says. “I want them to talk about the piece of work they just saw. I want them to discuss the ideas and views that were shared in the piece. I want them to be able to say they ‘understand someone more now because I was this play at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square.’”

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BRING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF MUSIC’S ANNUAL GALA HOLIDAY CONCERT

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he holiday season doesn’t officially begin until Georgia State University’s School of Music presents its annual Gala Holiday Concert at the Rialto Center for the Arts.

A perennial favorite, the concert features more than 200 Georgia State student musicians performing seasonal favorites to put you in the holiday spirit.

This year’s concert will feature the University Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, University Singers, Choral Union and Master Singers, Percussion ensemble, as well as performances from the School of Music piano studio and Opera Theater Workshop.

This is the Gala’s 19th year, and during its history it has striven for variety and freshness. “Treat your ears to some seasonal tunes at the Gala Holiday Concert…The more

than 200 student and faculty musicians will surely get you pumped up for the season!” said Jezebel magazine. There will be jazz and classical works, sacred and secular pieces, large and small groups, something for everyone to enjoy.

You will see why Georgia State University School of Music is our student’s first choice.

The students learn from faculty who are members of the Atlanta Symphony, Opera and Ballet orchestras as well as Grammy award winners. Our students receive worldclass musical training unparalleled in the Southeastern United States.

The performances are at Georgia State’s Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth Street NW on Saturday, December 3 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 4, at 3 p.m. Tickets are available through the Rialto Center Box Office (404-4139849) or online at www.rialto.gsu.edu.

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Holidays with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

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he Grammy® Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will kick off the holiday season with a special POPS! program featuring Decatur, Georgia native and virtuoso jazz trumpeter Byron Stripling playing a tribute to the great Louis Armstrong as well favorite holiday songs on Nov. 25 and 26.

That same weekend, on Nov. 27, the Orchestra presents a new Family Holiday Special suitable for children ages 0 – 100 and led by Joseph Young. This holiday spectacular will include popular sing-along music and a visit from Santa Claus!

Director of Choruses Norman Mackenzie will lead the Orchestra and Chamber Chorus in a program featuring Handel’s Messiah, Part 1 in Symphony Hall on Dec. 15 in a special one night only performance of the holiday choral masterwork. Mackenzie will also conduct the annual Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony

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Orchestra Concert on Dec. 9 and 10, a special concert started by beloved Music Director Robert Shaw that remains a tradition for many Atlanta families from generation to generation.

A Very Merry Holiday POPS!, Dec. 16 and 17, features vocalists Hugh Panaro and Atlanta native Nikki Renée Daniels alongside the Orchestra and a gospel choir in a holiday celebration for the entire family. Come early and visit with Santa’s live reindeer on Callaway Plaza.

On Dec. 20 and 21 the famous Cirque de la Symphonie performers round out the holiday celebrations in Symphony Hall! These daring acrobats, jugglers, contortionists, strong men and high flying aerialists work their magic on — and above — the stage while the Orchestra and special guest Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell perform holiday classics.

The Gift of the Holidays Saturday, December 3, 2016 • 3:00pm, 8:00pm Marietta Performing Arts Center

Join the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and the GSO Chorus this holiday season as we perform wonderful holiday classics, and possibly give out a gift or two!

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DANCE FASHIONS

Putting the Final Touches on a Perfect Performance

By Tolbert Yilmaz

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s the 2016 holiday season approaches, the Atlanta dance scene is bustling in anticipation of one of its biggest seasonal traditions: The Nutcracker.

The city of Atlanta is home to many companies and schools full of dancers working hard to meet the demands of bringing this ballet classic to the stage; and local retailer Dance Fashions Superstore, one of the country’s largest dance retailers, has been partnering the last thirtyeight years with Atlanta dance companies to enhance the Nutcracker experience.

Party Children, Snowflakes, Cavaliers, Sugar Plum Fairies — and even Mice — can benefit from the store’s broad selection of shoes as well as professional fittings with employees of various dance backgrounds. Other performance essentials at this one stop shop include flesh-toned leotards designed to be worn under costumes, tights, hair accessories, false eyelashes, and sew kits for last-minute backstage fixes. Such a wide array of dance apparel and accessories serves to help Nutcracker participants of all ages be prepared for their time on stage. www. dancefashions.com

Photos by Richard Calmes

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Holiday Fun for Everyone at the Alliance Theatre

Cast of the Alliance Theatre’s 2015/16 production of A Christmas Carol. Photo by Greg Mooney.

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he Alliance Theatre continues its 2016/17 with holidays favorites for every age. On the Alliance Stage, join the Alliance for A Christmas Carol — one of Atlanta’s most treasured holiday traditions.

On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by ghosts offering him a chance at a better future — his old partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future — who teach him it is never too late to change. Celebrate the holidays with the

beloved Dickens classic in this Broadwayscale production with beautiful live music and an all-star Atlanta cast. It will warm your heart with joy whether you’re coming again or for the first time. Tickets and information are available at www.alliancetheatre.org/ christmas.

Then, leave the kids at home for a night out at Courtenay’s Cabaret: Home for the Holidays. Atlanta favorite Courtenay Collins brings her popular holiday cabaret show to the Hertz Stage for an exclusive engagement.

Join Courtenay for an evening of music, drinks, stories, laughter — and maybe even surprise guests and home-baked cookies.

Accompanied by a live band, Courtenay sings holiday classics and new favorites with the wit and quirky Southern charm that has won her fans from Atlanta to New York City.

Tickets and information are available at www. alliancetheatre.org/cabaret.

Learn more about the second half of the Alliance Theatre’s exciting season, including a world premiere musical by Janece Shaffer with original music by Sugarland’s Kristian Bush, at www.alliancetheatre.org/thisseason.

Chris Kayser in the Alliance Theatre’s 2015/16 production of A Christmas Carol.

Photo by Greg Mooney.

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Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season!

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hen Maestro J. Wayne Baughman picked up his baton ten years ago to conduct what was then the very first Christmas Gala & Holiday Pops concert in December of 2006, he could only imagine what it might be like to lead a professional symphony orchestra season after season. But after that first exceptional and very successful performance, he knew anything was possible.

And so it was that in April 2007, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra was born, and the rest as they say, is history.

Now entering their Tenth Season, the JCSO has achieved some remarkable milestones, and performed for thousands of delighted patrons all across the greater North Fulton and Johns Creek region. Though part-time in nature, the JCSO has managed to bring three new and inspired concerts each of these last nine seasons. In addition, there have been outdoor concerts in the park, Virtuoso Strings performances, a chamber music series, and Handel’s Messiah. And along the way they have featured some remarkable guest soloists, developed some outstanding educational

programs presented to area elementary schools, such as Meet the Orchestra, performed a side-byside concert with the Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra, and brought outreach programs to area senior citizens.

Looking back, Maestro expresses his thanks and gratitude to those who have made this all possible, and is excited about what is to come. “I hope many of you and your fellow music lovers will join us for this landmark season,” Maestro remarked. Landmark is truly what Season Ten promises to be. The JCSO will present its 11th Annual Holiday Pops Concert on December 17, 2016, and then the official 10th Anniversary Concert will be performed on March 4, 2017 with A Night at the Opera, featuring choruses, solos, duets, divas, and drama, of course. The season finale on May 13, 2017 brings the Sounds of the Big Bands to the forefront with not one but two big bands and an incredible finale that is sure to blow the roof off! The JCSO invites you to join them as they perform these three new and exciting concerts and launch their next decade of inspired symphonic performances.

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Experience the Holidays Decatur-style Festivities, Fun, and Seasonal Shopportunities You’ll Find Only in Decatur

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njoy the Indie-catur holiday experience with free festivities on our downtown square, and local cheer throughout the season. Join in on the jolly — Small Business Saturday and Sunday, a tree lighting, a bonfire and marshmallow roast, a Grand Menorah lighting and more. Look for festive oversize photo frames in shops all around Decatur and snap a selfie for our holiday hashtag contest.

Earn yourself a night out! Get a restaurant gift card when you spend $200 in Decatur shops during November. Shop Terrific Thursdays in November and December and enjoy refreshments, special deals and extended hours. Visitdecaturga.com will connect you to all the details.

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Get a Taste of the Season Decaturrestaurant-tour.com previews Decatur’s top dining spots including Revival, Kimball House, No. 246, The Iberian Pig, Taqueria del Sol, Leon’s Full Service, Wahoo and more. Savor the fare at S.O.S. Tiki Bar, The Pinewood, Cakes & Ale, Chai Pani, Sushi Avenue, Farm Burger, Siam Thai and The Imperial – just a few of Decatur’s 80+ standout eateries. Decatur’s newest hot spots include Brush Sushi Izakaya, Grindhouse Killer Burgers, and 80s-inspired Truman Tavern. Take care of that sweet tooth at Butter & Cream, Revolution Doughnuts, and The Yogurt Tap.

New This Year: Octopi Decatur On each Terrific Thursday, ten artsy octopi will be placed by artist Larry Holland in shops around Decatur. If you are lucky enough to find an octopus, it’s yours! Get a sneak peek at #octopidecatur.

Start Your Holiday Experience with One Stop: Decatur Hop on MARTA for a quick train ride to the Decatur station at our downtown square for easy access! At the Visitors Center, 113 Clairemont Ave., get friendly tips and pocketsize guides to all of the best that Decatur has to offer. Check out all the delightful details at visitdecaturgeorgia.com.

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Friday, Dec 9 th @ 7:30 pm

Sat, Dec 10 th @ 2:00 & 7:30 pm

Sun, Dec 11th @ 2:00 pm

Photo courtesy of Richard Calmes

Atlanta Dance Theatre presents this timeless holiday classic. Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on their fantastic and exciting adventure.

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Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Roswell, GA

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Sing We Now of Christmas 69th Annual Christmas Concert of The Decatur Civic Chorus Atlanta Dance Theatre

“Featuring Your Favorite Christmas Carols�

Sunday, December 11th 3:00 p.m.

308 Clairemont Ave. Decatur, GA First Baptist Church of Decatur Free & Open to the Public All ages Welcome

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DECEMBER 1 – 18, 2016 The Balzer Theater at Herren's, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker returns to The Fox Theatre December 9-24, 2016!

Witness the magic unfold as our young heroine Marya faces off in an epic battle with the Nutcracker against the Rat King before embarking on an astonishing journey to a world of dazzling delights. Make the season merry and bright for your family with this holiday treat beloved by audiences of all ages! All shows are performed live with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra. Tickets start at just $25. Student pricing and group discounts are available. Get your tickets today at www. atlantaballet.com/nutcracker!

Impromptu Pass where members can see every show for just one price. Season ticket benefits include 15% off additional tickets, discounts at the Woodruff Arts Center for parking, dining, and more. See the second half of the season at prorated prices. Learn more at www. alliancetheatre.org/seasontickets Arts@Tech: Pilobolus, Hiromi and More!

The 201617 Arts@Tech season continues with great music and dance performances in November and December.

Wildly innovative dance company Pilobolus returns with Shadowland and wearable technology is on full display when the dancers of ILuminate take the stage a few weeks later.

Audiences first met ILuminate on America’s Got Talent, and their infectious blend of lightup dance and storytelling has been a hit ever since.

November is a month of great jazz, with pianist Hiromi and her Trio Project, followed by trumpeter/vocalist Joe Gransden and Sounds of the Big Band Era. And don’t miss December’s holiday favorite: The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show.

Shows are held at the Ferst Center for the Arts on the midtown Atlanta campus. See details on all the music, dance, and theatre this season at www.arts.gatech.edu.

Atlanta Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker Go back in time to a festive Christmas Eve party at the Stahlbaum’s home under their fabulous Christmas tree.

The party is grand especially for Clara who receives a beautiful Nutcracker from her Uncle Drosselmeyer. But when the clock strikes midnight strange things begin to happen.

Clara and her Nutcracker Prince battle the Rat Queen, travel through the magical snow forest and enjoy the amazing, confectionary celebration with the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Land of Sweets. Is it magic or all just a dream?

Bring the family and enjoy this magical ballet adventure. www.atlantadancetheatre.org

Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol, November 20th through December 24th. Producing Artistic Director Geoffrey Sherman’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic infuses the story with magic, courtesy of Charles Dickens himself, who serves as a narrator and magician. Looking for the perfect

Season Tickets Make Great Gifts At The Alliance Theatre The Alliance Theatre offers a variety of season ticket packages to fit every preference and budget, making season tickets the perfect gift for the theater enthusiast in your life. Discover-Your-Own packages are available to see a mix of plays on the Alliance and Hertz Stages. The Alliance also has an

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS Christmas present? What could be better than tickets to a Broadway-bound musical? January 27th through February 12th ASF presents Tonyaward winner Duncan Sheik’s new musical, Because of Winn Dixie. Based on the Newberry Honor Distinction book by Kate DiCamillo with a book and lyrics by Tony-nominated Legally Blonde lyricist, Nell Benjamin, Because of Winn Dixie is sure to charm the entire family. www. asf.net

you know and love! Tickets for these and many other great shows are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. For more information, please visit www.ASOPresents.org.

Have your self a Merry-etta-Christmas Catch the Christmas spirit with this family-oriented performance of familiar songs of the season by the Big Chicken Chorus, a multi-generational, BIG CHICKEN CHORUS 50+ voice, all male chorus, singing a cappella, four part harmony in the Barbershop style. Our special guest performers will be the Voices of Lee, a 16-member, a cappella ensemble from Lee University in Cleveland, TN. You may have seen them on NBC’s “The SING-OFF.” The Marietta, GA Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society quartets will also perform in this 30th Annual Holiday Celebration of Harmony. Tickets on sale at www.

BigChickenChorus.org or call 470-349-0550.

Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale Gather round with friends and family to enjoy the deep-seated comfort, joy, and gladness of the holidays. Our most popular concert of the season delights young and old — always delivering smiles, thoughtful tears, and moments to grab the hand next to you. We invite you to join us as we sing toward a sense of peace and togetherness, finding that it lives within our reach and was right there all along.

Saturday, December 10 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, December 11 at 4:00 PM. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. 404-727-5050 or www.

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Atlanta’s Celtic Christmas 2016 Atlanta’s Celtic Christmas proudly celebrates its 25th Anniversary December 17 and 18 at the Rialto Center for the Arts, Georgia State University. Featuring stirring, seasonal Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Appalachian music and dance with Leah and Chloe Smith of Rising Appalachia, Scottish fiddler Jamie Laval, Irish singer-guitarist John Doyle, Celtic Harpist Cormac De Barra, vocalist Leah Calvert and bassist Tommy Sauter, musician-raconteur Joe Craven, clogger Jesse Edgerton, Harpist Kelly Stewart, uilleann piper John Maschinot, the Buddy O’Reilly Band, Rosin Sisters, Arís Theatre, Highland pipers and Scottish and Irish Dancers. Free, convenient parking. Nollaig Shona!

Nollaig Chridheil! Nadolig Llawen! Merry Christmas! www.atlantacelticchristmas.org

Celebrate The Holidays At Atlanta Symphony Hall!

The holiday season at Atlanta Symphony Hall is here! To kick things off, come spend an evening with David Crosby & Friends on Friday, November 18 for their upcoming Lighthouse Tour! On Sunday, November 20, Sunset Jazz will make its triumphant return to Atlanta with multiinstrumental phenomenon Brian Culbertson and special guest Mike Phillips. On Sunday, December 11, join us as the Irish sensation Celtic Woman performs with The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for their Home For Christmas concert featuring holiday favorites

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS CORE Opens its 31St Atlanta Season CORE, the awardwinning contemporary dance organization based in Atlanta and Houston (www.coredance.org), will present the world premier of “American Playground”, by renowned Israeli dancers/choreographers Niv Sheinfeld and Oren Laor, at 7 Stages Theatre Nov. 3-6 at 8 p.m. CORE will share the stage with Niv Sheinfeld & Oren Laor Dance Projects, who will present the American premier of their critically-acclaimed work, “Cowboy”. The performance will kick-off CORE’s 31st season in Atlanta, and will be offered as part of EXPOSED, a six-week festival of richly-layered, boundary-blurring contemporary dance and physical theatre from Israel. Tickets range from $22.50 - $25 and may be purchased at www. exposedfestivalatl.com.

into cocktail society, Decatur-style, at S.O.S. Tiki Bar, Kimball House, The Pinewood, or Iberian Pig — to name just a few after-hours hot spots. Check out www. decaturrestaurant-tour.com for tasty video tours of 16 local restaurants favored by critics as well as Decatur foodies. Return for the Indiecatur holiday festivities, fun, and seasonal shopportunities. Don’t miss #octopidecatur on Terrific Thursdays in November and December, along with special deals and refreshments. Get the details at www.visitdecaturga.com.

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Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage Dirty Dancing is a record-breaking live theatre sensation, exploding with heartpounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit features the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.” London’s Sunday Express says, “This crowdpleasing stage adaptation hists the jackpot!”

Don’t miss your chance to see this recordbreaking live theatre sensation. You’ll have the time of your life! Tickets on sale now at www. ticketmaster.com and the Cobb Energy Centre Box Office.

Set the Christmas Mood with The Decatur Civic Chorus The smell of bayberry and pine, poinsettias, the twinkling of Christmas tree lights…whatever it is that makes the Christmas season for you; Let The Decatur Civic Chorus set the mood for an exciting beginning. Come join us for our 69th Annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 11th at 3:00 p.m. “Sing We Now of Christmas” 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030; First Baptist Church of Decatur. Free and open to the public, for all ages. Enjoy the velvet sound of the Chorus with some of your favorite Christmas carols. www. decaturcivicchorus.org.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre Presents Two Great Headliners On The Verge Or The Geography of Yearning

By Eric Overmeyer Directed by Carolyn Cook Nov 3-20, 2016 Brave, willing and yearning to see it all, three American women explorers begin their trek to Terra Incognita in 1888, taking them through darkest Africa, across highest Hima-

Come to Decatur for a Night Cap, Return for Holiday Festivities and Fun After the curtain falls, Decatur is the perfect destination for your after-party. Tap

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS Holiday Concert, a universitywide musical celebration of the season. More than 200 student and faculty musicians from the Georgia State University Symphony Orchestra, choruses, Jazz Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble and community ensembles will surely warm your heart as they deliver traditional holiday favorites with an international twist.

The performances are at Georgia State’s Rialto Center for the Arts, Saturday, December 3, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, December 4, at 3 p.m.

Tickets are available through the Rialto Center Box Office (404-413-9849) or online www.rialto. gsu.edu

laya, only to discover they are adrift in time. Our heroines navigate through uncharted territory populated with pop culture and possibility.

Part “Twilight Zone,” part Back to the Future, don’t miss this witty and whimsical safari through place and time. Sponsored by Northside Hospital.

Greetings Friend Your Kind Assistance is Required World Premiere Comedy by Topher Payne Directed by Shannon Eubanks Jan 5-22, 2017 When retired schoolteacher Rhonda Charles opens an email in her spam folder with the subject line, “Greetings Friend your kind assistance is required,” the journey of a lifetime begins.

With her best friend Marybeth in tow, Rhonda travels to the mysterious kingdom of Zardelgnia, facing down guerilla fighters and attempting to rescue the captured Crown Prince. Along the way, Rhonda and Marybeth encounter danger, unexpected romance, and a new sense of purpose — proving it’s never too late to find new adventure. Sponsored by the Robert W. Hagan Family Foundation. www.get.org

The Gift of the Holidays Tis better to give than receive! Join the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and the GSO Chorus this holiday season as we perform wonderfully fun holiday classics, and possibly give out a gift or two! Surprises and laughter abound in this family fun concert series. www. georgiasymphony.org

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre celebrates its 35th Anniversary season of THE NUTCRACKER! On weekends from December 2 – 18, 2016 at the Infinite Energy Theater in Duluth, GA. GBT offers audiences of all ages 16 performances of this favorite holiday ballet. The show features the classic story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince set in a Victorian holiday dream, including everyone’s favorite characters plus a cast of over 130 dancers! Live orchestra accompaniment featured the second and third weekend shows. School Performances and a Sensory Friendly show are available, for more information about these special performances call 770-237-0046 or visit www.gwinnettballet. org. Tickets for all shows range $22 - $35 and are available at www.infiniteenergycenter.com.

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Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Spotlight Join the JCSO on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 8:00pm as we present our 11th Annual Christmas Gala Holiday Pops Concert! Featured with the full orchestra under the baton of Maestro J. Wayne

Georgia State University School of Music’s 19th Annual Gala Holiday Concert If you’re in need of some holiday cheer, look no further than the Georgia State University School of Music’s 19th Annual Gala

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Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Presents:

The Nutcracker 2016

Our 35th Anniversary Production!

Weekends December 2nd - 18th Gwinnett Ballet Theatre 1800 Macleod Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30043

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Orchestra accompanies dancers for the final two weekends.

School and Scout Shows plus Sensory Friendly Performance available. Call 770-237-0046 for details.

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS Baughman are the Christmas Gala Chorus, Johns Creek Chorale, and Jeremy Rush, organist, with special guest host Russ Spencer, TV News Anchor for FOX 5 Atlanta. Mr. Rush will be performing on the newly installed pipe organ, lovingly restored by JCUMC. It was once in Trinity Wall Street Church, near Ground Zero in New York City. Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA, 30097. Call 678-748-5802 or go to www. johnscreeksymphony.org to purchase your tickets today.

Out Front Theatre Based on the popular 1994 film of the same name, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical follows Mitzi Del Bra, (aka Anthony «Tick» Belrose) Bernadette Bassenger and Felicia Jollygoodfellow (aka Adam Whitely) on a run-down old bus (they call it Priscilla) as they set out on a road

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trip across the Australian Outback. During their journey, the trio encounters an array of Australian citizens, some of who aren’t receptive to their lifestyle, while strengthening their own friendship. With a dazzling array of outrageous dance floor favorites including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of fabulous!

For more info and tickets contact us at: www.outfronttheatre.com, or (404) 4482755 Roswell Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker It’s that time of year again, when Sugar Plums are dancing in your head and giant mice are in battle with the beloved Nutcracker. Join in this holiday tradition when the Roswell Dance Theatre once again presents

the Nutcracker at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. With the oldest and largest cast, for any Nutcracker in north Atlanta, this is one performance that you do not want to miss.

With special performances that feature a Sugar Plum Tea, A Character Breakfast and even a visit from Santa Claus. What better way to kick off the holiday season. Celebrating their 37th anniversary directed by Artsitic Directors Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz and Mary Lynn Taylor, for additional information contact www. tututix.com or call 770-998-0259. MUST SEE AT LEAST ONCE in YOUR LIFETIME

Shen Yun — A Must See Experience the beauty and majesty of “Shen Yun,” a performance of unrivaled artistic mastery. The divine culture of the Middle Kingdom comes to vibrant, colorful life, as dancers and musicians perform classical Chinese, traditional, and folk dances and music of unparalleled splendor.

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When the whole family is together for the holidays and looking for some Christmas cheer, A Christmas Tradition is the show to see!

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Synchronicity Theatre Presents Mr. Popper’s Penguins Synchronicity Theatre’s acclaimed Family Series enchants theatergoers of all ages. This holiday season features Mr. Popper’s Penguins, a musical based on the classic 1938 book by Richard and Florence Atwater. Mr. Popper gets a cool surprise when Antarctic explorer Admiral Drake ships him a penguin! One penguin expands into a family of penguins, and suddenly the humble Poppers have a lot of extra mouths to feed. To make ends meet, Mr. Popper trains the penguins to perform and takes their show on the road, leading to mischief, hilarity, and dreams come true. Director: Rachel

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Theatrical Outfit Presents Big Fish DECEMBER Inspired by the novel and hit Tim Burton film, Big Fish spotlights Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman whose biggest hope is to live life to its fullest. Edward’s tall-tales thrill everyone in earshot except his questioning son Will, about to be a father himself, who demands to know the truth behind Dad’s epic stories of giants, fortunetelling witches and mermaids. Full of heart, humor and inventive stagecraft, Big Fish offers an experience only theatre can — ­ one that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself.

Directed by Tom Key with musical direction by S. Renee Clark and choreography by Ricardo Aponte.

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY KIDS SHOWS SLUR 11/05/2016 – 11/12/2016 Price: $18 to $32 Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.alliancetheatre.org MUSIC FOR THE VERY YOUNG: MEET THE BRASS 11/19/2016 – 11/20/2016 Price: $8 to $15 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org A FAMILY HOLIDAY SPECIAL 11/27/2016 Price: $15 to $20 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS 12/09/2016 – 01/01/2017 Price: $16 to $31 Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-484-8636 www.synchrotheatre.com

DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY AND MINNIE’S DOORWAY TO MAGIC 12/17/2016 – 12/18/2016 Price: $20 to $80 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta TIX: 770-916-2800 www.cobbenergycentre.org

THEATRE SHOWS THE SECOND CITY: FREE SPEECH (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) 10/22/2016 Price: $28-$38 Arts@Tech, Ferst Center for the Arts 349 Ferst Drive, Atlanta TIX: 404-894-9600, www.arts.gatech.edu PROOF 10/25/2016 – 11/20/2016 Price: $15 True Colors Theatre Company at Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Rd. SE, Atlanta TIX: 404-532-1901 www.trucolorstheatre.org

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY APPROPRIATE 10/29/2016 - 11/20/2016 Price: $21 to $43 Actor’s Express, 887 West Marietta St. NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-607-7469 www.actors-express.com

THE SANTALAND DIARIES 11/18 /2016– 1/1/2017 Prices : $25 - $45 Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave, Atlanta TIX: 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.com

ON THE VERGE OR THE GEOGRAPHY OF YEARNING 12/3-20/2016 Prices: tickets start at $26 Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell 30075 TIX770-641-1260 www.get.org

HENRY THE SIXTH PARTS 1, 2 & 3 IN REPERTORY 11/12-27/2016 Price: $15-$40 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta TIX: 404-874-5299 www.Shakespearetavern.com

VIOLET 11/4-11/19/16 Prices (range): $15 - $30 Act3 Productions Act3 Playhouse, Sandy Springs Plaza, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA TIX: (770) 241-1905 https://act3productions.org/ HENRY THE SIXTH PART 3 11/ 5-11/2016 Price: $15-$40 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company, The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta TIX: 404-874-5299 www.Shakespearetavern.com

The Big Chicken Chorus presents our

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL 11/20 – 12/24/2016 Prices: $30-60 Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Festival Theatre One Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 TIX#: 334.271.5353 www.asf.net

CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/1-23/2016 Price: $15-$40 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta TIX: 404-874-5299 www.Shakespearetavern.com BIG FISH 12/1-18/2016 Prices: $20-$50 Theatrical Outfit, The Balzer Theatre at Herren’s 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta TIX#: (678)-528-1500 www.TheatricalOutfit.org THE SNOW QUEEN 12/01/2016 – 12/23/2016 Price: $15 to $20 Serenbe Playhouse 9110 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills TIX: 770-463-1110 www.serenbeplayhouse.com

MUSICAL THEATRE PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT: THE MUSICAL 10/20-11/6/2016 Prices: $15-$25 Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta TIX: (404) 448-2755, www.outfronttheatre.com

CABARET 11/01/2016 – 11/06/2016 Price: $30 to $105 Broadway in Atlanta at The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-873-4300 www.atlanta.broadway.com

DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE 11/25/2016 – 11/27/2016 Price: $38 to $78 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta TIX: 770-916-2800 www.cobbenergycentre.org

THE MIKADO 11/04/2016 – 11/06/2016 Price: Free!

Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-413-9849 www.rialtocenter.org

A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL 11/29-12/4/2016 Prices : Starting @$33.50 Fifth Third Bank Broadway In Atlanta The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA TIX: 855-285-8499, www.FoxTheatre.org/Christmas

GIFT OF THE MAGI 11/17-12/11/2016 Prices:$10-$25 Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square 11 Whitlock Ave Marietta Ga 30064 TIX: 770.426.4800, theatreinthesquare.net A CHRISTMAS CAROL 11/25/2016 – 12/24/2016 Price: $14 to $72 Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.alliancetheatre.org

A CHRISTMAS TRADITION 12/9th – 21/2016 Prices : $20-$25 Earl Smith Strand Theatre 117 North Park Square, Marietta GA TIX 770.2933008, www.earlsmithstrand.org 1940’S RADIO HOUR 12/15-29 /2016 Prices: $10-$45 Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square 11 Whitlock Ave Marietta GA TIX: 770.426.4800, www.theatreinthesquare.net

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY CONCERTS

Florence Kopleff Recital Hall, 10 Peachtree Center Ave. NE TIX www.music.gsu.edu

A MUSICAL PROMENADE 10/2/ 2016 8pm Prices: Adults $20-$30, Students $10 Georgia Symphony Orchestra Marietta Performing Arts Center 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta 30064 TIX: 770-429-2390, www.GeorgiaSymphony.org GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC NEOPHONIA NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE UNPLUGGED 11/3/ 2016 8pm GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY GUITAR ENSEMBLES 11/ 14, 8pm GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHAMBER STRINGS 11/ 15, 5pm SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLES WITH MAYWE 11/15, 8pm GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 11/ 16, 8pm GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY WOODWIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLES 11/17, 5pm Prices FREE

HIROMI: THE TRIO PROJECT 11/4/2016 Price: $26-$51 Arts@Tech Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive, Atlanta TIX: 404-894-9600 www.arts.gatech.edu GSO JAZZ! 11/5/ 2016 8pm Prices : Adults $28, Students $10 Georgia Symphony Orchestra – GSO Jazz Earl Smith Strand Theatre 117 North Park Square, Marietta TIX: 770-429-2390 www.GeorgiaSymphony.org ROBERT SPANO LEADS ASO PREMIERE OF FLOURISH WITH FIREWORKS; CONCERTMASTER DAVID COUCHERON PLAYS PROKOFIEV 11/10/2016 – 11/12/2016 Price: $20 to $89 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

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JOE GRANSDEN: SOUNDS OF THE BIG BAND ERA 11/11/2016 Price: $26-$36 Arts@Tech, Ferst Center for the Arts 349 Ferst Drive, Atlanta TIX:404-894-9600 www.arts.gatech.edu GSO CHORUS PRESENTS: SERVICE AND SACRIFICE 11/12/2016 8pm Prices: Adults $20-$30, Students $10 Georgia Symphony Orchestra – GSO Chorus Marietta Performing Arts Center 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta 30064 TIX: 770-429-2390 www.GeorgiaSymphony.org ILUMINATE 11/17/2016 Price: $28-$38 Arts@Tech, Ferst Center for the Arts 349 Ferst Drive, Atlanta TIX:404-894-9600 www.arts.gatech.edu GSO CHORUS PRESENTS: THE GIFT OF THE HOLIDAYS 12/3/2016 3:00pm & 8:00pm Prices: Adults $20$30, Students $10 Georgia Symphony Orchestra Marietta Performing Arts Center 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta 30064 TIX: 770-429-2390 www. GeorgiaSymphony.org HAVE YOUR SELF A MERRY-ETTA-CHRISTMAS 12/10/2016 7:30pm & 11, 3pm Price: $8-30 Marietta Big Chicken Chorus Marietta Performing Arts Center 1171 Whitlock Ave., Marietta 30064 TIX:470-349-0550 www.BigChickenChorus.org

CHRISTMAS WITH ATLANTA MASTER CHORALE 12/10/2016 8:00 PM & 12/11/ 2016 at 4:00 PM Prices: $10-$30 Atlanta Master Chorale Emory University’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 www.AtlantaMasterChorale.org SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS 12/11/2016; 3:00 pm.

Price: Free and Open to the Public/For All Ages The Decatur Civic Chorus, First Baptist Church of Decatur 308 Clairemont Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 TIX: 770-733-3769 www.decaturcivicchorus.org ATLANTA’S CELTIC CHRISTMAS – 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 12/17 @8:00,12/18 @3:00 Presented by The Celtic Company Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University 80 Forsyth St. NW Atlanta TIX: 404-413-9849, www.rialto.gsu.edu www.atlantacelticchristmas.org COURTENAY’S CABARET: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 12/02/2016 – 12/24/2016 Price: $20 to $42 Alliance Theatre, Hertz Stage 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.alliancetheatre.org DAVE KOZ CHRISTMAS TOUR 2016 12/02/2016 Price: $36 to $76 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta TIX: 770-916-2800 www.cobbenergycentre.org

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC ANNUAL GALA HOLIDAY CONCERT 12/3@ 8pm - 12/4@ 3pm Prices: $15.61-$38.88 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-413-9TIX (9849) www.music.gsu.edu

THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA 12/03/2016 Price: $35 to $75 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta TIX: 770-916-2800 www.cobbenergycentre.org

THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA CHRISTMAS SHOW 12/9/2016 Price:$32-$42 Arts@Tech, Ferst Center for the Arts 349 Ferst Drive, Atlanta TIX:404-894-9600 www.arts.gatech.edu

CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE AGES 12/04/2016 Price: $17 to $20 Michael O’Neal Singers at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell TIX: 770-594-7974 www.mosingers.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS WITH THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 12/09/2016 – 12/10/2016 Price: $21 to $70 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

35TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE OF THE NUTCRACKER 12/2-18/2016 Price: $14-$35 Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, Infinite Energy Theater 6400 Duluth Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: 770-813-7600 www.infiniteenergycenter.com

KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY – IRISH CHRISTMAS 12/12/2016 Price: $28.50 to $88.50 The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 855-285-8499 www.foxtheatre.org

ATLANTA BALLET’S NUTCRACKER 12/9-24, 2016 Price: Tickets start at just $25 Atlanta Ballet, The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 1.855.285.8499 www.atlantaballet.com/nutcracker

A VERY MERRY HOLIDAY POPS! 12/16/2016 – 12/17/2016 Price: $21 to $70 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

THE NUTCRACKER 12/9 @ 7:30pm; 12/10 @2:00 & 7:30pm; 12/11@ 2:00pm Prices: $23.50 Adults; $15.50 fStudents / Seniors Atlanta Dance Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center 50 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: (404) 438-3028 www.adtshows.com

11TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GALA HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT! 12/17/2016 Price: $32 - $16 Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Johns Creek United Methodist Church 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097 TIX: 678-748-5802 www.johnscreeksymphony.org

GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER 12/09/2016 – 12/10/2016 Price: $30 to $178 Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-413-9849 www.rialtocenter.org

11TH ANNUAL MESSIAH SING-ALONG 12/18/2016 Price: $10 Michael O’Neal Singers at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell TIX: 770-594-7974 www.mosingers.com

SHEN YUN 1/12-15/2017, Price: $70 - $200 Shen Yun Performing Arts Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: 877-285-7469 www.ShenYun.com/atlanta

DANCE PILOBOLUS: SHADOWLAND 10/27/2016 Price: $34-$44 Arts@Tech, Ferst Center for the Arts 349 Ferst Drive, Atlanta GA 30332 TIX: 404-894-9600 www.arts.gatech.edu

MISCELLANEOUS START YOUR HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE WITH ONE STOP: DECATUR Terrific Thursdays in November and December Small Business Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26 and 27 Tree Lighting on the Square, Dec. 1 Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast, Dec. 15 Grand Menorah Lighting, Dec. 28 City of Decatur Visitors Center 113 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 678-615-0915 www.VisitDecaturGeorgia.com

THE NUTCRACKER 11/25- 12/4/2016 Prices: $10-$65.00 Roswell Dance Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center 710 Forest Avenue, Roswell, Georgia 30075 TIX:770-998-0259 www.tututix.com www.tysod.com

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE VENUES & MORE The Fox Theatre Cobb Energy Centre Actor’s Express 7Stages Woodruff Arts Center Symphony Hall Robert Ferst Center Rialto Theater Theatrical Outfit Alliance Theater Center for Puppetry Arts Horizon Theatre The Atlanta Shakespeare

Tavern Playhouse Roswell Cultural Arts Center Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts at Emory University Pinch-n-Ouch Theatre Decatur Visitors Center Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Tula Gallery Whole World Theater High Museum of Art Judy Jacobs Gallery

Infinite Energy Center Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center Southwest Arts Center Explore Gwinnett/ GCVB Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square

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