Atlanta ShowGuide Holiday 2023

Holiday 2023

CITY SPRINGS THEATRE COMPANY CELEBRATING ITS SIXTH SEASON OF SUCCESS SPOTLIGHTS AND PERFORMANCE GUIDE AND SO MUCH MORE INSIDE!

CO NT E N T S Springs Theatre Company 4 City Celebrating its Sixth Season of Success Yun Brings 5,000 Years of 6 Shen Civilization to Atlanta Miss “You Belong Here” 8 Don’t on View at the Carlos Museum What the Holidays Have to Offer 10 See at the Alliance Theatre Ailey American Dance Theater 12 Alvin at the Fox Theatre State to Present 14 Kennesaw “Once on This Island: The Musical” Ballet’s The Nutcracker will 16 Atlanta Add a Little Magic to Your Holidays

18 Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale Nutcracker” A Timeless Holiday 20 “The Tradition with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre the MAGIC of The 22 Experience Nutcracker by Roswell Dance Theatre of Note Gears Up for a Joyful 24 Voices Holiday Season Enjoy the Repertoire of A Cappella 26 by The New South Festival Singers Holidays Take Over 28 The the Center for Puppetry Arts Shakespeare Festival Stages 30 Alabama a Spirited Return of A Christmas Carol Springs Performing Arts Center 32 Sandy Brings Variety to the Season

34 Head to Decatur for Holiday Wonder!

Academy’s Light One Candle 36 Pace Shines the Spotlight on Traditions 39 Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights 49 Atlanta ShowGuide Performance Guide On the Cover: City Springs Theatre Company, CATS, 2023, Ben Rose Photography.

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City Springs Theatre Company Celebrating its Sixth Season of Success Fiddler on the Roof, photo by Ben Rose

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e know the parable of “the little engine that could” is overused and banal, but there may be no more apt use for it than in describing North Atlanta’s City Springs Theatre Company.

While there have been numerous struggles in the post-pandemic age, the six-yearold Sandy Springs-based company has managed to grow its subscriber base to a robust 4,500+, and recently expanded its operation to include a 9,000 square foot production facility in Marietta.

“It’s all about having the right staff, and an engaged board of directors,” says CSTC’s Executive Director Natalie DeLancey.

“We’re incredibly fortunate to have employees who are not only remarkably knowledgeable and talented, but they selflessly work together in a way that allows us to maximize output on all levels.

And that’s a major reason for our growth and success, I think.”

CSTC productions are grand efforts, with union stagehands and musicians, and a mix of local and national talent. “We’ve been a professional company since we started, “says Shuler Hensley, the Broadway veteran and company’s Artistic Director, “and producing shows that look like these, and sound like these, with this level of

talent onstage is not cheap. Everyone who works on our shows gets paid to do so, and the value we place on all our artists is reflected onstage.”

DeLancey juggles many responsibilities as Executive Director, including managing the many donors and sponsorships that keep the non-profit company afloat.

“Fundraising has always been key to the success of this company,” said Steve Hauser, one of those four founders.

“Subscriptions and ticket sales only account for half our annual budget, so we’re enormously grateful to every individual and business that has taken an interest in what we do — and that they continue to value what we do.”

Now in its sixth season, there’s much to look forward to. Broadway legend Baayork Lee is returning to direct/ choreograph Beauty and the Beast in March, and there’s the regional premiere of Jersey Boys next summer. DeLancey says, “Jersey Boys is another show that’ll probably bring in lots of first-timers. Giving all our single ticket buyers an experience that translates into subscription sales is going to be a major goal for our season seven.” For information and tickets, visit www.cityspringstheatre.com.

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Come experience the holidays at the Alliance Theatre!

World Premiere Musical

OCT 14–DEC 23 Journey down the rabbit hole for a delightful musical adventure inspired by the classic Beatrix Potter tales.

Written & Directed by MARK VALDEZ Inspired by the stories of BEATRIX POTTER

Presented by special arrangement with Frederick Warne & Co Limited.

NOV 11–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

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

Shen Yun Brings 5,000 Years of Civilization to Atlanta

Photo courtesy of Shen Yun Performing Arts

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xquisite beauty from the heavens.

Profound wisdom from dynasties past. Discover authentic Chinese culture, as Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, comes to Atlanta Symphony Hall in December.

Shen Yun, a New York-based company, was founded in 2006 by an impressive group of Chinese artists. Their dream was to create a renaissance for mankind’s most ancient heritage. Today, their wish has become an international phenomenon.

Shen Yun performs in 150 cities worldwide. With breathtaking dances, gorgeous costumes, live orchestra, and dynamic backdrops, this is a show brimming with themes of courage, hope, and triumph of good over evil. Shen Yun is the world’s only company depicting Chinese culture as it had been before it was nearly destroyed by decades of communist rule.

Each year, the company debuts a new lineup of original music and choreography, ranging from classical Chinese dance to

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traditional ethnic and folk dance styles to theatrical depictions of beloved stories.

At the performance’s core is classical Chinese dance. This is the same richly expressive art form that had once been performed in front of emperors in palace halls.

Today, it has evolved into one of the most comprehensive dance systems in the world.

Shen Yun features hundreds of handmade costumes — showcasing apparel from China’s 5,000 years of history. Their exquisite colors blend seamlessly with the animated backdrops, instantly transporting the audience to another world. The animation also contains a few surprises, but those are best left for the performance.

In this holiday season, Shen Yun’s warm embrace of this ancient heritage is a great way to celebrate holidays, and is a highly accessible, enlightening, and entertaining experience.

Shen Yun will be at Atlanta Symphony Hall from December 24 to January 8.

For tickets and more information, visit www.shenyun.com/Atlanta.

Untitled, October 2017, courtesy Bibs Moreno

Couple Balam, courtesy John M. Valadez

The Upkeepers, 2021, Courtesy Joiri Minaya

Don’t Miss “You Belong Here” on View Through December 3 at the Carlos Museum

Reynaldo River. courtesy Reena Spaulings Fine Art

Paring 2021, courtesy Genesis Báez

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ou Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography celebrates the dynamic photography of Latinx artists across the United States. The exhibition brings together established and emerging artists, who tackle themes of political resistance, family and community, fashion and culture, and the complexity of identity in American life. The artists in the exhibition contribute to a vast visual archive of the Latinx experience as pluralistic, nuanced, and fluid. They illustrate a range of histories and geographies, contextualize and reinterpret watershed social and artistic movements, stake space for queerness, and articulate the importance of photography within the larger field of Latinx art. You Belong Here explores contemporary photography that sheds light on social spaces — from intimate portrayals of home and family to collective experiences of the streets and nightlife — as well as the inbetweenness, or “nepantla,” of transnational, multiracial, and postcolonial identities.

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Curated by Pilar Tompkins Rivas, chief curator and deputy director of curatorial and collections at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, You Belong Here, organized by Aperture, originates from Tompkins Rivas’s work as guest editor of “Latinx,” the Winter 2021 issue of Aperture magazine. The exhibition features work by Laura Aguilar, Genesis Báez, William Camargo, Sofía Córdova, Perla de Leon, Tarrah Krajnak, Hiram Maristany, Joiri Minaya, Steven Molina Contreras, Star Montana, Eddie Quiñones, Reynaldo Rivera, Guadalupe Rosales, Gabriela Ruiz and Bibs Moreno, and John M. Valadez.

On Nov. 2, join ‘Moving Still: A Night of Dance’ in the galleries. The Emory Dance Company students, alongside Assistant Professor of Dance Julio Medina, will perform in the galleries, celebrating and reflecting on contemporary photography by U.S. Latinx artists. Performances will start at 7 and 8 p.m.

Free admission and art-making for families will be offered Dec. 3.

See What the Holidays Have to Offer at the Alliance Theatre

Alliance Theatre, A Christmas Carol, Photo by Greg Mooney

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his Holiday Season at the Alliance Theatre features a world premiere, a holiday classic, and a favorite for young audiences.

For the holidays, the Alliance will present the timeless Dickens story, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, for the third year featuring its new production design and staging. It will run on The Coca-Cola Stage, November 11 – December 24.

In addition, The Alliance will produce the world premiere of INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT™ TALE, October 14 – December 23, on the Hertz Stage. Featuring beloved characters from the classic Beatrix Potter tales and a variety of original songs, this new tale encourages audiences to acknowledge fears and work together to overcome challenges. INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT™ TALE is presented by special arrangement with Frederick Warne & Co. Limited and in partnership with the High Museum of Art’s exhibition, Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature, on display October 13 – January 7, 2024.

And this year returns the holiday tradition for ages 2–5 and their caregivers, the Kathy & Ken Bernhardt Theatre for

the Very Young live performances of (KNOCK, KNOCK). Set in a busy apartment building, the residents are preparing for the holidays and trying to stay warm. (KNOCK, KNOCK) invites little ones to come in from the cold to celebrate community, family, and warmth this winter, and to interact with a variety of friends who call the apartment building home as they “knock” on doors, meet the neighbors, and use their imaginations to create winter magic.

Performances begin November 10 and run through December 23, 2023, in the Selig Family Black Box Theatre.

Founded in 1968, the Alliance Theatre is the leading producing theater in the Southeast, reaching more than 165,000 patrons annually. The Alliance is a recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award® for sustained excellence in programming, education, and community engagement and is led by Artistic Directors Tinashe Kajese-Bolden and Christopher Moses.

Tickets and season membership packages are available now. The Alliance is located at 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. For more information, call 404733-4600 or visit alliancetheatre.org.

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Members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, photo by Dario Calmese

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Will Uplift Audiences at the Fox Theatre During Its 65th Anniversary Performances, January 25-27

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he incomparable Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Fox Theatre Jan. 25-27, a perfect prelude to Black History Month. The Company will celebrate its 65th Anniversary with four breathtaking performances, bringing a radiant repertoire of exciting new works and time-honored favorites to Atlanta.

A world premiere taking the stage is CENTURY by first-time Ailey choreographer Amy Hall Garner. Inspired by her 100-yearold grandfather, and set to music by Ray Charles, Count Basie, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and more, this deeply personal work is a celebration of life, resilience, and joy that embodies his spirited essence.

The season also features Kyle Abraham’s recent smash Are You in Your Feelings?. Abraham’s ode to Black culture and the youthful spirit in us all explores the connections between music, communication, and memory. Full of artistry, style, and humor, the work features a “mixtape” of soul, hip-hop, and R&B, including hits by Kendrick Lamar, Jhené Aiko, Erykah Badu, and more.

Each performance will culminate with an uplifting finale of Revelations, Alvin Ailey’s seminal masterpiece set to a rousing suite of traditional spirituals. Seen by more people

around the world than any other modern dance work, Revelations honors the human condition and brims with hope, perseverance, and triumph, and it’s sure to have the entire theater dancing in celebration.

Through their strength, grace, and versatility, the Ailey dancers continually move audiences of all backgrounds.

Atlanta is one of a few cities that this “vital American cultural ambassador to the world” returns to each year — a testament to the deep commitment this globally treasured company has to the city.

For 65 years, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has celebrated the human spirit through the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition. Once again, they are sure to give Atlanta audiences an unforgettable series of performances.

Tickets are on sale at The Fox Theatre box office, 660 Peachtree Street NE, alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com, or by calling 855-285-8499. Students can enjoy $15 tickets or two for $25 (excludes Saturday, January 27 matinee). Groups of 10 or more save up to 25% off tickets $39 or higher. Visit foxtheatre.org/events/group-sales or call 404-881-2000.

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Where Holiday Magic Comes Alive!

The Carlos Family in Honor of Thalia N. Carlos Presents

DECEMBER 8–26, 2023 Cobb Energy Centre “...One of the most entertaining [Nutcrackers] out there...”

—The Washington Post FOR TICKETS visit atlantaballet.com Sponsored by

Costume Illustrations by Sandra Woodall

Theatre and Performance Studies students (left to right) Zach Tellez, Coriana Rayner, Devin Dent, and Alisa Milan; photo by Lauren Liz

Kennesaw State to Present “Once on This Island: The Musical”

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Tony Award-winning musical bursts to life with Afro-Caribbean rhythms

ennesaw State’s Department of Theatre and Performance Studies (TPS) will present the Tony Awardwinning musical “Once on This Island: The Musical” in the Stillwell Theater Nov. 2-5 and Nov. 9-12. Tickets are $12-$20 and are available online or by calling Patron Services at 470-578-6650.

Written by Lynn Ahrens, with music by Stephen Flaherty, the musical is the universal tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. With the power to inspire and heal, the story is simply, beautifully told.

Director and Guest Artist Kayce Denise appreciates the importance of the storytelling basis, as it “comes from the people. Sometimes, stories have been taken away from their culture, erased, or given a different perspective…each character can own their story, share that story, keep that story going,” she says.

“We’re bringing stories to life — it’s the center of what we do in TPS,” says Amanda Wansa Morgan, associate professor of theatre and performance Studies. “The

musical starts with a literal storm, and examines what communities do to recover, and how people in those communities keep their stories alive,” adds Morgan.

Theatre student Ebony Golden (Acting, 2025) is also trying to keep the stories alive in her role as dramaturg under Tom Fish, assistant professor of theatre and resident dramaturg. Her favorite song from the robust score is “Why We Tell the Story,” because “it’s a wonderful, beautiful song, and, at the end of the day, we should be telling our stories.”

The musical score bursts to life with Afro-Caribbean rhythms and instruments.

“We have a live band — a combination of Bailey School of Music students and professionals — and it’s been a lot of fun,” says Morgan.

Angela Harris, executive artistic director of Dance Canvas, Inc., is bringing dance choreography to the stage because it’s “intrinsic to the story. People are moving when words are not enough,” says Harris.

Buy tickets online or call 470-578-6650.

To learn more, visit TheatreKSU.com.

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DECEMBER 1 @ 8pm, DECEMBER 2 @ 2pm & 6pm The Cathedral of Saint Phillip

MEMORIES

DECEMBER 16 @ 2pm & 7pm

Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorp University

Tickets & More at voicesofnote.org

Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker will Add a Little Magic to Your Holidays

Atlanta Ballet Dancers Jacob Bush & Jackie Nash, The Nutcracker 2018, Photo by Gene Schiavone

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tlanta Ballet has a long history of making The Nutcracker part of Atlanta audiences’ holiday tradition that goes back 60 years. In 1958, Robert Barnett left George Balanchine’s storied New York City Ballet to become a principal dancer and associate director with Atlanta Civic Ballet, later renamed Atlanta Ballet, and in 1962 he was named artistic director.

During his tenure, he helped Atlanta Ballet secure its professional status and gifted both the organization and local audiences with the magic of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Atlanta Ballet was the first regional company outside of New York City Ballet to perform this famed version of the holiday classic when Mr. Balanchine granted Mr. Barnett, his original Sugar Cane male soloist in the production, exclusive permission to restage the ballet in 1959. It was an instant hit!

Now, 64 years later, Atlanta Ballet brings a Nutcracker for the next generation to the stage at Cobb Energy Centre.

Award-winning choreographer Yuri Possokhov reinvented this classical ballet in 2018 exclusively for Atlanta Ballet with intricately designed costumes, larger-thanlife sets, advanced lighting and state-ofthe-art video projections. The Washington Post lauded Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker,

claiming it “tops them all as the most entertaining as well as the smartest.”

As one of the few regional Nutcracker productions with live music, the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra will perform the traditional Tchaikovsky score bringing the beautiful and intricate ballet to life.

The Atlanta Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker has been hailed as one of the most technically advanced versions of the show and promises to transport audiences to a charming yuletide German city for its whimsical story involving an unexpected gift, a mysterious journey and two acts of enchantment. Snowstorms, dancing dolls, bullfights, snake charmers and much more bring panoramic adventure to the stage. A winter wonderland awaits you, where falling snowflakes, twirling flowers and spinning stars come to life in this reimagined production. Travel with Marie and her Nutcracker Prince through a dream-like world of delights that is nothing shy of extravagant.

Learn more at these links: atlantaballet.com/performances/nutcracker Facebook: .facebook.com/AtlantaBallet Instagram: instagram.com/ atlantaballet/?hl=en Youtube: youtube.com/user/AtlantaBallet Website: atlantaballet.com

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Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale Songs of expectation and hope, of delight and joy, of faith and love

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hat are your Christmas traditions?

At Atlanta Master Chorale, we offer music for you, your family, and your guests in joyful celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. Our audiences love this concert series so much that we have three performances to kick off your holiday season on December 8, 9, and 10 at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Emory University.

Music is synonymous with celebrating holidays and occasions of significance. The Christmas holiday connects past to present, sounds to memory, music to spirit. We sing to celebrate, to believe, and to remember.

We sing to unite in shared expectancy. At Christmas, we receive many greetings, but

the message of hope, joy, peace, and love remains special to us during this season. Our concert will combine our voices and spirits to weave a tapestry of exuberance and peace.

This year’s program features a variety of traditional carols along with holiday favorites and a few pieces you may not have heard before. You’ll enjoy 15 festive selections including holly-jolly beloveds, spirituals and hymns, and texts drawn from Hebrew and Christian scriptures. And of course, we will turn up the lights for our annual audience sing-along!

So, we invite you to gather your family and friends and join us once again. Together, we will journey to the hillside outside Bethlehem to ponder with Mary this miracle set upon the world, to listen for angels to “sing of his redeeming grace,” and to look for the promised hope of peace on earth.

For ticket information, visit www.atlantamasterchorale.org/ concerts. Our Atlanta ShowGuide patrons receive a $5 discount on individual adult concert tickets by using the code AMCShowguide at checkout.

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“The Nutcracker”: A Timeless Holiday Tradition with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre

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s the holiday season approaches, a magical tale unfolds on stages around the world, captivating audiences of all ages. “The Nutcracker” ballet, with its enchanting story, compelling choreography, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic music, has earned its place as a beloved holiday tradition and the most popular ballet of all time.

At the heart of “The Nutcracker” lies a story of a young girl named Clara, who embarks on a magical journey on Christmas Eve when she receives a nutcracker doll as a gift. As the clock strikes midnight, her world transforms into a realm of wonder, filled with toy soldiers, Mother Ginger, and the mysterious Rat King.

The choreography of “The Nutcracker” is another critical element of its success.

It’s a showcase of elegance and grace, with iconic dance sequences like the “Waltz of the Snowflakes” and the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” The mesmerizing movements of the dancers, combined with lavish costumes and enchanting sets, transport the audience into Clara’s dream world.

One of the remarkable aspects of “The Nutcracker” is its universal appeal.

For children, the ballet is a gateway to the world of classical music and dance, and the enchanting storyline keeps them engaged.

Meanwhile, adults appreciate the ballet’s artistry and its evocation of the holiday spirit. Families often make attending “The Nutcracker” a holiday tradition, creating cherished memories that endure for years.

Although some ballet companies opt for recorded music, “The Nutcracker” truly shines when accompanied by a live orchestra, bringing Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score to life. The composer’s lush and evocative music captures the essence of the story, from the charming overture to the beloved “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” The melodies are both delightful and haunting, creating a magical atmosphere that sweeps the audience into the story.

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, in their 42nd annual production, adds a unique and magical dimension to this cherished tradition. Their performances at the Gas South District Theater, accompanied by a 40-member live orchestra, promise to enhance the enchantment of the story ballet. Don’t miss their special presentation of this beloved holiday classic, which promises to be a captivating and memorable experience for all ages. USE DISCOUNT CODE: WINTER www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/ detail/the-nutcracker-2023

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Build Lasting Memories with the MAGIC of The Nutcracker by Roswell Dance Theatre

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Roswell Dance Theatre, The Nutcracker, photo by Kevin Lowery

s it the stirring music, the gorgeous in a perfect place to enjoy and make dancing, the stunning costuming and memories. sets, or the fun of imagining yourself in If you have seen this production the story? The Nutcracker ballet has been before, come back to City Springs for a holiday staple for more than 125 years, the ultimate experience to kick off your delighting children and adults alike with the holidays. If The Nutcracker has yet to magical story of Clara and her handsome become your family’s tradition, this year is Nutcracker Prince. Year over year, this the perfect time to start. timeless tradition does not disappoint!

The 10-performance run opens Friday, Join us as we return to the beautiful November 24, and continues through Byers Theatre at City Springs as Artistic Sunday, December 3. Special performance Directors Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz and Mary opportunities feature three Character Meet Lynn Taylor, along with & Greets complete with Roswell Dance Theatre, more than 350 performers autographs and photos, as The Nutcracker, photo by from the Roswell Dance well as dance alumni and Kevin Lowery Theatre, invite you to peek Girl Scout troop events. inside the imaginative Stop by the extensive dreams of young Clara Nutcracker-themed gift as she journeys with her boutique to find the perfect Nutcracker Prince to meet souvenir to commemorate the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to the performance.

Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary Build lasting memories arrangement, The and experience the magic Nutcracker is an adventure of the season with the ones for all who believe the you love at The Nutcracker! holiday enchantment.

Tickets are on sale now This spellbinding at RoswellNutcracker.com, Nutcracker production and ticket prices: $27-$50. is the largest and oldest Byers Theatre at City Springs in North Atlanta, and is is at 1 Galambos Way, Sandy offered in a world-class Springs, GA 30328. venue conveniently located

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Voices of Note Gears Up for a Joyful Holiday Season with Must-See Concerts

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s the holiday season approaches, Atlanta residents and visitors have a delightful treat in store with two enchanting holiday concerts that promise to infuse the air with festive cheer. Whether you’re a fan of classic holiday tunes or looking to create new holiday memories, these upcoming performances are to be noticed.

The AGMC 43rd Annual Holiday Concert The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) will host its 43rd Annual Holiday Concert to celebrate the holidays. Expect this muchanticipated event on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, 2023, with two concerts at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The Cathedral of St. Philip will add elegance to the festivities. The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus will enchant you with seasonal classics. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with friends and family, with touching tunes that celebrate giving and togetherness. The Cathedral of St. Philip will donate books from performance revenues to the Boyce L. Ansley School, a tuition-free private school for homeless Atlanta children.

Holiday Memories with the Atlanta Women’s Chorus The Atlanta Women’s Chorus (AWC) invites you to make Christmas memories at Oglethorpe University’s Conant Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For this 10th Anniversary Concert, “Holiday Memories”, expect magic and nostalgia. The Atlanta Women’s Chorus will present a fun selection of holiday songs from its decadelong career. This program includes religious, secular, and faith-and-tradition music.

Holiday-themed performances by talented chorus soloists will be charming.

Whether you choose the AGMC’s traditional holiday tunes or the AWC’s “Holiday Memories” experience, you’ll be filled with joy and the true spirit of the holidays. Book your tickets now to make this holiday season memorable.

Both Holiday Concerts provide tickets for all tastes and budgets. There’s a seat for you whether you choose VIP, General Admission, or the elderly, veteran/military, and student discounts. Families can visit this festive treat for free with children under 12. Get your tickets at www.voicesofnote.org/upcoming-events.

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Enjoy the Diverse Repertoire of A Cappella

by The New South Festival Singers

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he New South Festival Singers, created in 1985 by founder William Baker, was known as The William Baker Festival Singers from 1998-2015. Its founder led the Festival Singers through its 30th season. The ensemble is now “The New South Festival Singers” in homage to Henry W. Grady’s description of Atlanta’s historical legacy of tolerance, justice, opportunity, and enterprise. The ensemble is now in its fifth season under the leadership of Music Director Lynn Swanson.

The Festival Singers specializes in short-form sacred a cappella classics and spirituals and annual performances of masterworks for chorus and orchestra.

Major concerts have included a performance of Brahms Requiem with the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and a performance in Spivey Hall of Bach’s St. John Passion and Mass in B Minor.

The Festival Singers performed the Bloch Avodath Hakodesh for the rededication of the pipe organ at The Temple on Peachtree, and, at the Community Christian Church in Kansas City, a performance broadcast in its entirety by Kansas Public Radio on the eve of Passover 2012. The Festival Singers’ recording of the John Rutter Requiem and Dreyfoos Songs of the

Holocaust was reviewed graciously in the American Record Guide. The ensemble is known for its expressive memorized performances of signature a cappella concerts demonstrating a striking diversity of repertoire.

The Festival Singers has been hailed by music critics, including The Atlanta JournalConstitution, “Sensuous tonal beauty ...a level of balance, blend, intonation and expressiveness that puts the average community chorus to shame…,” The Charleston Post & Courier, ”…the South’s premier a cappella choir…exceptional tone and ferocious emotion…,” and the New Orleans Times-Picayune, “…inspiring and exhilarating.”

The Festival Singers has produced 25 nationally released recordings hailed in reviews by The Atlanta Constitution and the American Record Guide. The choir has been featured on national radio programs, including NPR’s Performance Today. They have toured the South and Midwest in the United States and Great Britain, appearing in Spivey Hall, Canterbury Cathedral, and the Bristol Festival, in addition to annual performances before capacity audiences at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC, since 1989. NewSouthFestivalSingers.org

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The Holidays Take Over the Center for Puppetry Arts

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tep into a world of holiday enchantment at the Center for Puppetry Arts, where the season is brimming with holiday programs the whole family can enjoy. This season, the Center welcomes back a holiday classic to its stage and a special holiday museum exhibition that promises to captivate hearts and spread cheer. Unwrap the magic of puppetry arts this holiday season!

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ returns to delight audiences for the holidays. This classic tale of friendship and bravery has become an Atlanta holiday tradition. Based on the 1964 Rankin/Bass stop-motion TV special, this beloved story follows Rudolph and Hermey the Elf™, misfits on the run, joined by Yukon Cornelius™, in a heartwarming adventure of acceptance and self-discovery. Allinclusive performance tickets include access to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, the special Festive Features museum exhibition, the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™ where guests can make a Rudolph shadow puppet to take home, and free limited onsite parking.

The Center’s Worlds of Puppetry Museum is also getting into the holiday spirit with a special exhibition! Festive Features will be on display November 5 - December 31. See some of your favorite holiday characters such as Santa and Rudolph from the 1964 Rankin/Bass stop-motion TV special, The Jim Henson Company Reindeer as featured on The Ed Sullivan Show, Salem the cat in his iconic Santa costume from the 1997 Christmas special of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and much more.

Adults are invited to a night of winter whimsy and wonder at Puppets and Pints (18+) on December 7, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Delight in light bites and a cash bar, while embarking on an after-hours stroll through our Worlds of Puppetry Museum, featuring The Jim Henson Collection, Global Gallery, and Festive Features special exhibition. For this month’s event, the Center is cultivating a holiday market featuring local artists as they sell their arts and crafts — perfect for a little holiday shopping!

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Roswell Dance Theatre presents

Nov 24 - Dec 3 Performances held at City Springs’ Byers Theatre

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival Stages a Spirited Return of A Christmas Carol for the Holidays

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labama Shakespeare Festival is celebrating the holiday season with the return of a full, traditional production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on the Festival Stage from November 16 to December 24.

Ebenezer Scrooge had earned the reputation of being a bitter, penny-pinching businessman who especially hated Christmas. After the ghost of Scrooge’s former business partner visits him on Christmas Eve, the old miser embarks on an overnight supernatural voyage of epic proportions. Journey with Scrooge as he learns a heartwarming lesson about the power of forgiveness and change. ASF Artistic Director Rick Dildine weaves his hallmark theatrical elements into this adaptation, creating an extraordinary experience the entire family will enjoy.

On Saturday, November 18 at 12:45 p.m., ASF welcomes Dr. Darren Harris-Fain for ASF Insights: How the Dickens Did A

Christmas Carol Become a Classic? Dr. Harris-Fain, honors professor of English and distinguished research professor at Auburn University at Montgomery, will explore the life of Charles Dickens and his experiences in Victorian England that inspired A Christmas Carol.

He will also delve into how the story was received in December 1843, and why we still enjoy the enduring tale 180 years later.

ASF Insights is a free event sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery.

You can buy tickets online any time at ASF.net or call the ASF Box Office at 334-271-5353 from noon to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, for an associate to assist you. Tickets start at $26, and Atlanta ShowGuide readers can receive a 15% discount (on zones A, B, & C only) with promo code ATLSHOWGUIDE. ASF offers a military discount, senior discount, and special rates for groups over 10 — call today to book your group with the official State Theatre of Alabama!

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Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Brings Variety to the Season

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ith everything from the original b-b-b-b-b-bad to the bone rocker to a teacher-turnedcomedian, to a Las Vegas comedy favorite and the international sensation STOMP, the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center is truly presenting something for everyone this fall.

November 9 brings George Thorogood and the Destroyers on their 50th anniversary tour. The band has played more than 8,000 ferocious live shows and built a catalog of classic hits that includes “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “I Drink Alone,” and many more.

STOMP, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance blended into one electrifying rhythm, has been an international sensation for more than 20 years. Matchboxes, brooms, trash cans, lighters, and other everyday objects fill the stage with energizing beats. Performances are November 10 and 11. Platinum-selling artist Hunter Hayes is just getting started: he has moved from his country roots to the genre-bending world that he was destined for, playing every instrument on his records, crafting memorable tunes, touring

with megastars like Taylor Swift, and now headlining his own shows on the Red Sky Continued Tour, November 12. Teacher and comedian Eddie B comes to Byers Theatre November 17 on the Teachers Only Comedy Tour, but the show is for everyone who knows and loves teachers because he says what they really want to say! Teachers love every second of his realistic portrayal of their hectic lives. Since breaking out on America’s Got Talent in 2015, award-winning magician and comedian Piff the Magic Dragon has won the heart of America through his Las Vegas residency, TV appearances, and nonstop touring. Accompanying Piff is Mr. Piffles, the world’s only magic-performing Chihuahua! Catch their funny and magical show November 19. On New Year’s Eve, you can park once and party twice when the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra comes to Sandy Springs! Enjoy a concert of light classics, including Tchaikovsky’s Waltz from Swan Lake, Offenbach’s Can-Can from Orphée aux enfers, and much more.

The concert in Byers Theatre leads into an afterparty right next door in the Studio Theatre to ring in the new year. The concert and party are sold separately.

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ecatur loves the holidays. We’re highlighting holiday festivities on most Thursdays, November through December, starting with the reveal of the city’s official handcrafted ornament at 6 p.m., November 2, at Sq/Ft. Thursday, November, 9, is our holiday “Shoppin’ and Noggin”’ event. Drop by the Decatur Visitors Center tent on the downtown plaza for some eggnog and then enjoy a full Thursday night of shopping and noshing. On November 16 at the community bandstand, Santa will be posing for photos with pets — bring your dog, cat, and more exotic creatures (and your own camera). Check our online calendar for species-specific times.

On December 7, we’ll be lighting the big tree on the MARTA Plaza. The bonfire and marshmallow roast is December 14.

There’s big fun on the weekends, too. Join us November 10 for our Screen on the Square movie, “Deck the Halls.” On November 25, Small Business Saturday celebrates Decatur’s independent retailers, and Santa will be chatting with kiddos, sharing cookies and milk, and posing for photos (bring your own camera). “Happy

Feet” will be the Screen on the Square feature on Friday, December 1. On the afternoon of December 2, donate to Toys for Tots on the square and receive an evergreen seedling to plant at home. That evening, join us for Santa Con, grownup holiday fun on the square. The Grand Menorah Lighting on the square is Sunday, December 10.

Decatur shifts gears on Saturday, December 8-9, to celebrate the City’s bicentennial. Festivities will include a morning fun run and afternoon pied-piper parade through downtown followed by a 200th birthday celebration on the square.

Start Your Holiday Experience with One Stop: Decatur Decatur invites you to come and stroll, enjoy the decorations, join in the fun, and shop and dine local. Hop on MARTA for a quick train ride to the Decatur station at our downtown square. Stop by and say “Hi” at our Visitors Center for friendly tips and guides to all the best that Decatur has to offer, 113 Clairemont Ave., Decatur 30030. visitdecaturga.com.

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Pace Academy’s Light One Candle Shines the Spotlight on Holiday Traditions

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s 2023 comes to a close and families throughout Atlanta celebrate the holiday season, Pace Academy Lower School students will take the stage to share the Hanukkah and Christmas stories with the school community. Light One Candle, Pace Academy’s annual holiday program, celebrates its 33rd year this winter. The beloved tradition began in 1991 when retired Head of Lower School Anna Valerius, then a first-grade teacher, was looking for a way to involve her students in the performing arts. She went to the Pace Academy administration with an idea for a production that would honor Pace’s Judeo-Christian values by celebrating the Hanukkah and Christmas traditions and including all Lower School students in age-appropriate ways. School leadership welcomed the addition to the calendar and gave the project the green light. In consultation with local ministers and rabbis, faculty members developed the script, which incorporated classic holiday songs such as Hanerot Halalu and We Three Kings of Orient Are, and Light One Candle was born. The production has remained relatively unchanged since

Photos by Fred Assaf its inaugural performance. Students in Pre-First dress as angels and cherubs; first-graders depict the historical figures; second, third and fourth graders sing along; and fifth graders provide the narration.

In the early 2000s, the simple set was redesigned, but it continues to incorporate as its focal point the Temple in Jerusalem which, when turned around, becomes the stable in Bethlehem, a symbol of unity. Prior to the performances, students learn about the holidays and share their family traditions with each other so they understand the stories behind the events portrayed on stage. In addition to Lower School students and families, Light One Candle has special meaning for Pace Academy seniors. At the conclusion of the production, members of the graduating class join the Lower School cast on stage, standing behind the character they played during their first-grade year at Pace Academy. “It is a full-circle moment, and there’s not a dry eye in the house,” says Head of School Fred Assaf. “For more than 30 years, Light One Candle has been our youngest students’ gift to our Pace community.”

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS HOLIDAY First Voices Festival returns to Little 5 Points in Atlanta November 17-24, 2023.

A full weekend of complimentary events includes an evening of Muscogee (Creek) storytelling and music at 7 Stages, followed by two full days of PowWow activities featuring dance, music, and food from Indigenous people of many backgrounds. The following Friday, a special screening of Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World will be held at Plaza Theatre. Events are family-friendly and everyone is welcome! Learn more at 7Stages.org

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Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale Get in the holiday spirit with our Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale performances on December 8, 9 and 10. Gather with us at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts to experience songs of expectation and hope, of delight and joy, of faith and love. And save the date for Same Light, Different Lanterns: Sacred Music from Around the World on March 15 and 16.

The program will feature a choral work by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail written for choir, chamber orchestra, sitar, and tabla in addition to Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. For tickets and more information, visit www.atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts.

Make Decatur Your Home Away from Home for the Holidays!

Step into Leon’s, Kimball House, SOS Tiki Bar, The Iberian Pig or Brickstore Pub — just a few of Decatur’s coziest after-hours hot-spots — for tasty bites and holiday cheer. Visit with Santa on the Square for cookies and milk, or for photos with your pets. Roast marshmallows at our bonfire. Enjoy the Screen on the Square movie series. Drop by Santa Con for Three colors: Turquoise PMS 326, Red-orange PMS 173, Purple PMS 242

grown-up holiday fun. Enjoy our holiday tree lighting and menorah lighting events.

Shop for special somethings for your special someones. And join us to celebrate our bicentennial December 9-10. Get the details at visitdecaturga.com.

Come Experience the Beauty of Shen Yun Dust off your memory of what a more compassionate world used to be like. And experience China before communism. Shen Yun is a beautiful display of goodness, wisdom, and faith. Its timeless legends celebrate valor and traditional virtues. For our world today, it is a message of hope.

Based in New York, Shen Yun’s mission is to revive the best of 5,000 years of civilization. Combining the expressivity and athleticism of classical Chinese dance with an East-West live orchestra and innovative backdrops, Shen Yun is being hailed as a breakthrough in performing arts.

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The AGMC and The AWC take you back in time to explore your favorite holiday memories.

The AGMC hosts the unofficial kickoff for the Holiday season with three concerts focusing on some of your beloved Holiday favorites beautifully performed with a chamber orchestra. You don’t want to miss this! The Atlanta Womens Chorus keeps the Holdiay celebrations alive with their 10th Anniversary Concert featuring Holiday song favorites from their past ten years of performances.

This show highlights and celebrates all the major religious and secular sounds from Christian, Kwanzaa, Protestant, and Jewish faiths to Solstice as well as best-loved pieces about the beauty of the season with exceptional soloists from the chorus. www.voicesofnote.org

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS HOLIDAY Arts Meet Life at Roswell Cultural Arts Center Community Arts Centers like Roswell Cultural Arts Center are the places where people and ideas come together, where the Arts meet Life. In this 2023 holiday season, Roswell Cultural Arts Center hosts the best of internationally-celebrated musicians and acclaimed local talent, engaging the communities of north-metro Atlanta with dazzling live performance. What better way to celebrate the holidays and the end of another year than with friends, family, and neighbors, making memories together? roswellcac.showare.com CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

Libby Whittemore’s Christmas Show at Actor’s Express Well, here we go again, this December “Ho,Ho,Home For The Holidays” & “A Connie Sue Christmas” returns to Actor’s Express. An annual event since 2007. This year there are only 4 performances. Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 14, 15, 16 & 17. Show times are 7:30PM the 14, 15 & 16 with a Sunday matinee at 2:00PM on Sunday. For Tickets & info visit www.actors-express.com Libby’s “Living Room Cabaret” concerts continue on Thursday nights @ 7:30PM on her Facebook page www.facebook.com/libbywhittemore1

Celebrate 35 Years of The Michael O’Neal Singers The Michael O’Neal Singers (MOS) organization is celebrating its 35th concert season. Composed of a symphonic chorus of 135 auditioned voices and the Kaleidoscope vocal ensemble of 40, MOS provides a unique opportunity to the north metropolitan Atlanta community to experience choral presentations of artistic excellence and programmatic variety, both in person and online. The MOS’23’24 season continues with A John Rutter

Christmas, featuring Rutter’s Magnificat with Victoria Hill, Soprano (and 2020 First Runner-Up for Miss America), on Sunday, December 3, and the 19th Annual Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, December 17, at Roswell UMC and Kingswood UMC, respectively. Visit www.mosingers.com for more information about The Michael O’Neal Singers.

Our Song Sheds a New Light on the Season December Through Our Window brings the outside in as we explore music from different faiths and different perspectives from around the world.

Traditional Christmas music is featured, as well as Hanukkah, New Years, and a more global view. Vibrant new music combines with familiar standards to shed a refreshing new light on the season. Please join us for a night of beautiful choral music! We hope you will be inspired to look through your window and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season, both near and far.

For tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/december-through-our-windowtickets-718800480587 Website: www.oursongatlanta.org

Pace Academy Packs the Stage with Fun this Season Celebrate excellence in arts education with students at Pace Academy.

The independent collegepreparatory 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. The 2023-2024 theater season includes Puffs, Disney’s High School Musical Jr. and Mean Girls. Learn more at paceacademy.org/arts.

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Come Spend the Holidays at the Alliance Theatre

Radio’s Performance Today and in Christmas Day broadcasts on WAGA-TV 5. Music Director Lynn Swanson leads our 2023 celebration as we welcome performances by the Georgia Youth Choir and the Due West Carillon Ringers. Sunday, December 3, 6:00 PM, at Saint John Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Road in Atlanta. Ticket Information: FestivalSingers.org/concerts

In addition to the Alliance Theatre presenting the timeless Charles Dickens story, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, for the third year featuring its new production design and staging, the Alliance will also produce the world premiere of INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT™ TALE. Featuring beloved characters from the classic Beatrix Potter tales, INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT™ TALE is presented by special arrangement with Frederick Warne & Co Limited and in partnership with the High Museum of Art, and runs October 14 – December 23, on the Hertz Stage. A CHRISTMAS CAROL runs on The Coca-Cola Stage, November 11 – December 24.

Out Front Theatre Company Presents SnowGirls — The Musical Out Front Theatre Company, Georgia’s AwardWinning LGBTQIA+ theatre, is celebrating this holiday season with the SnowGirls — The Musical, a campy rendition of the 1995 cult-classic film Showgirls. This festive romp follows Snowmi Malone, a rebel who dreams of becoming a dancer. Her quest leads her to the cold cruel world of the North Pole, where she’ll stop at nothing to fulfill her fantasy. She soon discovers what happens at the North Pole the other 364 days of the year, and it isn’t always pretty.

SnowGirls — The Musical runs December 7-17. Tickets are available at www.

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Celebrate Christmas 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 Elf The Musical and The Snow Queen to various cover bands like Chi-Town Transit Authority and Banks & Shane (Tickets at hollytheater.com). We showcase the vast talents of our Georgia mountains region: old-timey traditions of singin’, fiddlin’, and strummin’ translate into musical experiences that give Broadway a run for its money! hollytheater.com

Season 50 with Stage Door Theatre Season 50 at Stage Door Theatre unveils an extraordinary lineup of winter performances that you won’t want to miss. “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” is the captivating mainstage production, running from December 1st to 17th, immersing you in the heartwarming holiday classic.

In the Spotlight Series, we’ve partnered with Piccadilly Puppets for Puppet Palooza Saturdays: Butterfly Ballad on November 4th, promising enchantment for all ages.

On November 18th, don’t miss “A Night with the Dads II: The Daddening,” in collaboration with Dad’s Garage, ensuring a night of uproarious comedy. Season 50 is set to fill your days with joy, laughter,

Carols by Candlelight With the Festival Singers Each year, The New South Festival Singers collaborate with guest artists for Carols by Candlelight With the Festival Singers. The annual concert celebrates the beauty and wonder of Christmas and has become one of Atlanta’s treasured holiday traditions. Selections from performances have been featured on National Public

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Rialto on Sunday, December 3, at 3 p.m., the talented student musicians will deliver a festive splendor, from holiday classics to contemporary works. We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable evening that combines cherished traditions and the joy of the holiday season. Tickets are available at the Rialto Box Office, (404) 413-9849 and rialto. gsu.edu. Tickets: events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu/ online/article/galaholiday24

Urban Nutcracker returns to Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel where it all began 30 years ago.

Performances to be held December 8-10.

Choreographed by Waverly T. Lucas’ it is set on Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn in the 1940’s. Ballethnic set the trend for ethicized adaptations of The Nutcracker. It is a soulful celebration featuring Reggae Ragdolls, the sultry Arabian dance, the spins and leaps of the Black Russians, Mother Spice and her tumbling Spice Drops, the bubbly CocaCola Pas de Six, and the Brown Sugar and her Chocolatier. Additional drum music is composed by L. Gerard Reid. ballethnic.org

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to ASF’s Festival Stage November 18 – December 24.

This full production of the holiday classic is a joyful ASF Christmas tradition for the entire family. When miserly Ebenezer Scrooge receives an unwanted visit from the ghost of his former business partner on Christmas Eve, an overnight voyage of epic proportions begins. Journey with Scrooge as he learns a heartwarming lesson in forgiveness and the change we can make around us. Visit ASF.net to order tickets starting at $26. Enter promo code ATLSHOWGUIDE for 15% off (zones A, B, & C only)!

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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Let Atlanta Ballet transport you and your family into a magical fantasyland full of warmth and wonder, where dreams come true.

The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University The theme for this year’s Rialto Series season, Holding the Light, is rooted in the Rialto’s foundation as a beacon of life-inspiring encouragement through the arts. Experience the enchantment of the 26th Annual Holiday Gala, presented by the Georgia State School of Music at the

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Imaginations will soar as dancing snowflakes, beautiful ballerinas, waltzing flowers, toy soldiers and so much more come to life in Atlanta Ballet’s reimagined production of The Nutcracker set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score played live by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra. Travel with Marie and her handsome Nutcracker Prince into a magical winter wonderland that is nothing shy of extravagant.

The magic of the holidays comes alive as Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker takes the stage this December at Cobb Energy Centre. https://www.atlantaballet.com

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40-member live orchestra. Experience the enchantment of this beloved story ballet as young Clara receives a toy Nutcracker that comes to life. “The Nutcracker” features a cast of over 100 professional and student dancers. Don’t miss Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s special presentation of this holiday classic! Use discount code: WINTER. https://www.gassouthdistrict.com/ events/detail/the-nutcracker-2023

Grab your tickets for the return of the holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ from November 8-December 31! Tickets include the special museum exhibition Festive Features, featuring iconic holiday puppets from film and TV, from November 5 - December 31. If you’re looking for a fun date night, check out the new 18+ after-hours event Puppets and Pints featuring local vendors selling arts and crafts — perfect for your holiday shopping! All-inclusive performance tickets include a performance, a Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, access to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, Festive Features, and free limited onsite parking. http://puppet.org

Michael C. Carlos Museum Hosts “Crisscrosses: Benny Andrews and the Poetry of Langston Hughes” Curated by Nadia Scott, “Crisscrosses: Benny Andrews and the Poetry of Langston Hughes” presents a selection of illustrations that artist, activist, and teacher Benny Andrews (1930-2006) created for the publication, “Poetry for Young People: Langston Hughes.” In these deceptively simple illustrations, Andrews creates dynamic worlds for Hughes’s words to live in, making space for audiences young and old to connect with and explore the joys, tragedies, and sorrows of the Black American experience found in the poet’s verse. https://carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/ crisscrosses

Beautiful Music at the Schwartz Center this Holiday Season!

November’s Candler Concert Series brings virtuoso violinist Midori combining graceful precision with intimate expression as she joins the acclaimed Festival Strings Lucerne under the leadership of concertmaster Daniel Dodds in a program of Schumann, Beethoven, and more. Christmas celebrations begin on December 2 with Emory’s choral tradition of A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on December 1–2, followed by Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale, December 8–10.

Build-your-own subscription packages and single tickets are on sale at schwartz.emory. edu, or calling 404.727.5050.

Enjoy the Enchantment of The Nutcracker this Holiday Season!

Kick off the magic of the holiday season by joining Clara and her Prince as they venture into the Land of Snow at Atlanta’s premiere Nutcracker production. Showcased at City Springs’s beautiful Byers Theatre, this beloved holiday tradition is highly anticipated by Atlanta-area families year over year.

The two-week run features 10 performances including matinees, evenings and special events. Join us for this timeless holiday tradition with the Flowers, Candy Canes, Arabian and more from Friday,

The Nutcracker 2023 — Presented by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Celebrate the holiday season with the timeless tradition of “The Nutcracker,” presented by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre in our 42nd annual production. Join us at the Gas South District Theater from December 8 - 17 for captivating performances, featuring a

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Get a Healthy Dose of Christmas Cheer at City Springs Theatre’s White Christmas

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Fox Theatre during its 65th Anniversary season with Amy Hall Garner’s world premiere, CENTURY, the return of Kyle Abraham’s popular Are You In Your Feelings?, a rousing Revelations finale at every performance, and more.

With power, artistry, and grace, the Ailey dancers will dazzle audiences during four performances, January 25-27. Tickets are on sale at The Fox Theatre box office, 660 Peachtree Street NE, alvinailey.org, foxatltix. com, or at 855-285-8499. Ways to save: 25% off tickets $39+ with code CHEER before December 24; $15 student tickets or two for $25 (excludes Saturday, January 27 matinee);

Movies-turnedmusicals are sometimes hit and miss, but when your source material is a 1954 perennial favorite that starred Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, and features songs by the legendary Irving Berlin, the decision to produce a show like White Christmas is a no-brainer. City Springs Theatre Company audiences love a songand-dance spectacular, and in the capable hands of Broadway director-choreographer Sara Edwards (she helmed last season’s Anything Goes), the holiday-themed musical comedy is sure to satisfy theatergoers looking for a healthy dose of Christmas cheer and Broadway-quality splendor. Irving

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Georgia Ensemble Theatre looks ahead to the next 30 years Georgia Ensemble Theatre is ready to start the next chapter by opening its 31st season in a new home for mainstage programming, at the Jennie T Anderson Theatre in Cobb County. Parking is plentiful and free, seats are comfortable, and the performances will be all the great GET programming you know and love! Individual tickets AND season subscription packages are on sale now, with even more reasonably-priced options than ever. Opening the season in October is WAIT UNTIL DARK. Set all your senses to high alert for this classic thriller. If you saw the 1967 film starring Audrey Hepburn, you might think you know everything about the story, but this new adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher

will serve up a few surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat! Don’t miss the one-morning-only performance of JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL November 4! Find more details at www.get.org.

Celebrate Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Enjoy the sounds of the season with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Coca-Cola Holiday Concerts as Director of Choruses Norman Mackenzie leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Chorus and special guests in Handel’s Messiah. Plus, Atlanta’s favorite holiday tradition begun by Robert Shaw, Christmas with the ASO, features holiday carols, hymns and more. aso.org

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS HOLIDAY KSU Dance to Present New Choreography in “Sage” If there was any question about the international diversity of Kennesaw State University’s Department of Dance, the performance of “Sage” should resolve it. Each choreographer in “Sage” hails from a different country, offering a unique look at the influence of culture and the wisdom of experience on the language of dance. “Sage” allows students to work in “a very international way,” says Marsha Barsky, KSU Dance chair.

“It’s another way KSU is expanding our mission to help students experience diverse perspectives on dance making.” “Sage” Nov. 10-11, 8 p.m., KSU Dance Theater, Marietta. https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/sage

Sandy Springs PAC Brings Variety to the Season From a rockin’ good time to comedy to light classics, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center has you covered. The b-b-b-b-b-bad to the bone rocker George Thorogood appears November 9; STOMP brings its inventive, energizing show on November 10 and 11. Platinum-selling artist Hunter Hayes comes November 12 with his newest hits; on November 17, teacher and comedian Eddie B riffs on the lives of teachers — and they love every second of it! Piff the Magic Dragon, who hilariously *lost* America’s Got Talent, is November 19; and on New Year’s Eve, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plays light classics, followed by a swell afterparty. Citysprings.com/events

Fleetwood Dance Theater’s 25th Anniversary production of The Nutcracker moves to the fabulous Eagle Theatre.

Fleetwood Dance Theater is celebrating their 25th Anniversary of The Nutcracker. Well known as the most magical Nutcracker in North Atlanta, this holiday tradition is moving to our fabulous new home, The Eagle Theatre in Sugar Hill.

Your family can get an early start to the holiday season! From November 16 through November 18, more than a hundred of the finest local dancers and nationally known professional guest artists will come together to tell this classic story that has become a beloved family tradition in Atlanta. Artistic Director, Lynn Fleetwood Dukes, continues to reimagine the ballet with stunning scenic and costume design, theatrical special effects, and more amazing magical illusions than ever before.

See what happens when a young girl’s imagination takes over her dreams.

Experience the magic of Fleetwood’s Nutcracker 25th Anniversary Celebration.

For Tickets and Information, please visit us at: FleetwoodDance.com/ Nutcracker

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65 YEARS OF AILEY LEGACY

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

KIDS SHOWS INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT TALE 10/14-12/23 Prices: $10-$38.50 Alliance Theatre Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4600 https://www.alliancetheatre.org/ productions?season_status=current THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN OF SLEEPY SILLY HOLLOW Family Performance (All Ages) 10/18-29/23 Prices: $22-$29 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404.873.3391 https://puppet.org/programs/the-headlesshorseman-of-sleepy-silly-hollow/ PUPPET PALOOZA SATURDAYS : BUTTERFLY BALLAD 11/4/23 Prices: $10 Stage Door Theatre featuring Piccadilly Puppets 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road TIX: 7703961726 https://ci.ovationtix.com/36385/ production/1165230 RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER 11/8-12/31/23 Prices: $26-$41 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-873-3391 https://puppet.org/programs/rudolph-the-rednosed-reindeer/

DISNEY’S THE DESCENDANTS 11/10-12/23 Prices: $10-$15 Stage Door Theatre Performing Arts Academy Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road TIX: 770-396-1726 https://ci.ovationtix.com/36385/ production/1165112 ELF THE MUSICAL JR. 11/17-18/23 Prices: $15 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 RoswellCAC.showare.com AMERICAN GIRL LOVE! IN CONCERT 11/24/23 Prices: $29.50-$115 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 12/3/23 Prices: $15-$22 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org WINTER PUPPET SERIES: THE NORTH POLE FA LA LA LA FOLLIES 12/14-16/23 Prices: $10 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 RoswellCAC.showare.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY WINTER PUPPETS: TROUBLE IN TOYLAND 12/20-22/23 Prices: $10 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 RoswellCAC.showare.com

MUSICAL THEATRE THE PROM 10/26-11/11/23 Prices: $25 /$30 /$35 Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: 404-448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

Experience the enchantment of the Holiday Gala at the iconic Rialto Center for the Arts!

sun, dec 3, 2023 // 3 PM

26 th annual holiday gala Presented by GSU School of Music

get youR ticKets noW! Rialto.GSU.Edu / / 404.413.6935

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND ,TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL 11/2 & 9/23, @ 7:30pm;11/3, 4,10,&11/23, @8pm; 11/5/23 @ 3 pm; 11/12/23 @3pm Prices: $12-$20 College of the Arts and Department of Theatre and Performance Studies 471 Bartow Ave NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1161727 KSU OPERA THEATER PRESENTS: TV TIME 11/3-11/4/23@ 8:00pm-10:00pm Prices: $10-$12, $5 for students Bailey School of Music Bailey Performance Center488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1 168051?performanceId=11318373

RIGOLETTO 11/4-11/12/23 Price: $43-$175 The Atlanta Opera 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 404-881-8801 atlantaopera.org MOUNTAIN MUSIC NIGHT 11/4/23 @7:30 pm Prices: $25 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL BY MARCI HEISLER & ZINA GOLDRICH. 11/4/23, 11:00 am Prices: $12 Georgia Ensemble Theatre Jennie T. Anderson Theatre 548 S. Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060 TIX: 770-641-1260 www.get.org

THE SNOW QUEEN 11/10 &11/23 @ 7:00 pm, 11/12/23 @2 pm Prices: $10-$14 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com A CHRISTMAS CAROL 11/11-12/24/23 Prices: $17.50-$90 Alliance Theatre Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4600 https://www.alliancetheatre.org/ productions?season_status=current THE WIZ 11/14-19/23 Prices: $49+ Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 FoxTheatre.org

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL 11/16 –12/24/23 Prices: $26-$70 Festival Stage – Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 TIX: 334-271-5345 ASF.net CHRISTMAS CANTEEN 2023 11/24/23-12/23/23 Prices: From $17 Aurora Theatre The Clyde & Sandra Strickland Grand Stage+ 128 E Pike St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 TIX: (678) 226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com ELF THE MUSICAL 12/1-17/23, Fri. & Sat. @ 7:30 pm, Sun.@ 2 pm Prices: $15-$35 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY 12/1-17/23 Prices: $15-$28 Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road TIX: 770-396-1726 https://ci.ovationtix.com/36385/ production/1165125 CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/2-23/23 Prices: $26-$46 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com ANNIE 12/5 -10/23 Prices: $39+ Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 FoxTheatre.org

Second Annual

FIRST VOICES FESTIVAL A Celebration of Indigenous Cultures November 17

Storytelling at 7 Stages

William Harjo, Muscogee (Creek) Elder

November 18 & 19

POWWOW

1136 Austin Ave, NE Atlanta, GA 30307 10 AM - 5 PM • Complimentary Event

November 24 RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked The World Screening at Plaza Theatre 7:30 PM

Learn more at 7Stages.org

SNOWGIRLS – THE MUSICAL 12/7-17/23 Prices: $30 Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

FAIRYCAKES 10/20-21, 26-29/23 Prices: $20 Oglethorpe University Theatre Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: 404-504-1074 https://oglethor.pe/fairycakes

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS 12/8-12/24/23 Prices: $42-$98 At the Byers Theatre in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: 404-477-4265 CitySpringsTheatre.com/christmas

WAIT UNTIL DARK BY FREDERICK KNOTT, ADAPTED BY JEFFREY HATCHER. 10/27-11/5/23 (Wed-Suny) Prices: $25-$55 Georgia Ensemble Theatre Jennie T. Anderson Theatre 548 S. Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060 TIX: 770-641-1260 www.get.org

THEATRE THE GHASTLY DREADFULS Adult Performance 18+ 10/11-28/23 Prices: $22-$38 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404.873.3391 https://puppet.org/programs/the-ghastly-dreadfuls/

THE TEMPEST 11/4-26/23 Prices: $26-$46 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY STORYTELLING WITH WILLIAM HARJO 11/17/23 Prices: Complimentary 7 Stages 1105 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: 404-523-7647 7Stages.org A NIGHT WITH THE DADS II: THE DADDENING 11/18/23 Prices: $15-$28 Stage Door Theatre featuring Dad’s Garage Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road TIX: 770-396-1726 https://ci.ovationtix.com/36385/ production/1165210 B*A*P*S LIVE 11/19/23 Prices: $55-$150 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

PUPPETS AND PINTS Adult Event: 18+ 12/7/23 Prices: $10-$20 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-873-3391 https://puppet.org/programs/puppets-and-pints/ CINDERELLA 12/15-12/23/23 Prices: $15-$65 Arís Academy Theatre 599 US-19, Hapeville, GA 30354 TIX: 404-474-8332 aristheatre.org THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA BY ADAM GUETTEL & CRAIG LUCAS. 12/15-12/17/23 (Friday-Sunday) Prices: $25-$55 Georgia Ensemble Theatre Jennie T. Anderson Theatre 548 S. Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060 TIX: 770-641-1260 www.get.org

www.aristheatre.org

Written by Karl Harpur

Directed by John Ammerman

Academy Theatre DECEMBER 15-23, 2023

MUSIC

ERIC JENKINS, PIANO 11/6/23, 7:30pm Prices: $10-$12, $5 for students Bailey School of Music Bailey Performance Center488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1168052

EMORY UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 10/28, 8:00 p.m. Prices: Free, no tickets required Emory Department of Music Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS 11/9/23 Prices: $60.35 + City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way TIX: (770) 206-2022 sandyspringspac.com

CHANGED MY NAME-39TH SEASON OPENING CONCERT OF NEW SOUTH FESTIVAL SINGERS 10/29/23 @4:00 p.m. Prices: $5-75 The William Baker Choral Foundation St. John United Methodist Church 550 Mount Paran Road Atlanta, GA 30327 TIX: 913-488-7524 https://www.festivalsingers.org/concerts

NATHALIE STUTZMANN + DVOŘÁK NEW WORLD SYMPHONY 11/9-11/23 Prices: $35-$120 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

NATHALIE STUTZMANN + SONGS OF DESTINY 11/2-11/4/23 Prices: $35-$120 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

KSU JAZZ COMBOS 11/9/23@ 5:30pm & 7:30pm TIX:https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1168053 ——— KSU WIND ENSEMBLE 11/10/23, 8pm Prices: $10-$12, $5 for students TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1168043 Bailey School of Music Bailey Performance Center488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

FALL MUSIC GALA FEATURING OU SINGERS, SYMPHONY AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE 11/3/23, 8 p.m. Prices: Free Oglethorpe University Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX:https://connect.oglethorpe.edu GSU JAZZ BAND WITH MICHAEL MOSSMAN 11/3/23 Prices: $5-$12 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu

STOMP 11/10 & 11/23 Prices: $46.35 + City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way TIX: (770) 206-2022 sandyspringspac.com

BETHANY MAMOLA, SOPRANO, EMORY FACULTY RECITAL 11/5/23, 8:00 p.m. Prices: Free, no tickets required Emory Artist Affiliate Concert 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 HOLIDAY THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS 11/11/23 Prices: $34-$68 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu https://events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu/online/article/ queen24 BRIAN CULBERTSON 11/12/23 Prices: $59.50-$289 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT WITH DUO CATANZA 11/12/23, 4 p.m. Price: $10 Gen. Admission Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, Skylight Gallery 4484 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: https://museum.oglethorpe.edu HUNTER HAYES 11/12/23 Prices: $39.55+ City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way TIX: (770) 206-2022 sandyspringspac.com KSU JAZZ ENSEMBLES 11/13/23, 7:30pm TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1168045 —— KSU MIXED CHAMBER ENSEMBLES 11/14/23, 5:30pm & 7:30pm https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1168054 —— HANDEL’S MESSIAH 11/16/23,@ 7:30pm Prices: Cost: $10-$12, $5 for students TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1162116 Bailey School of Music Bailey Performance Center488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

FEED YOUR SENSES FEATURING BAUTANTZ HERE 11/15/2023, 12 PM Price: FREE Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University/Lobby 80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/feed_your_ senses_live_featuring_bautanzt_here RACHMANINOV’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 11/16-11/19/23 Prices: $35-$120 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org MIDORI AND FESTIVAL STRINGS LUCERNE 11/16/23, 8 p.m. Prices: $10–$70 Candler Concert Series Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu GILBERTO SANTA ROSA 11/16/23 Prices: $36.99-$196.99 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE: MYTHS & MYSTICS 11/16/23 Prices: $5-$12 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu EDDIE B’S TEACHERS ONLY COMEDY TOUR 11/17/23 Prices: $40.95+ City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way TIX: (770) 206-2022 sandyspringspac.com

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KSU GOSPEL CHOIR DIRECTED BY BAILEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC’S ORAL MOSES. 11/18/23, 8pm Prices: $10-$12, $5 for Students Bailey School of Music Bailey Performance Center- 488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1168055

WILL DOWNING 11/25/23 Prices: $49-$100 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com HOME ALONE: LIVE IN CONCERT WITH THE ASO 11/25 -11/26/23 Prices: $40-$150 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

TRAVIS TRITT 11/17/23 Prices: $20-$125.50 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

AMY GRANT & MICHAEL W. SMITH CHRISTMAS TOUR 11/26/23 Prices: $44.75-$120 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

STRAIGHT NO CHASER 11/18/23 Prices: $44.50-$79.50 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

LIZ PHAIR: GUYVILLE TOUR 11/28/23 Prices: $50-$250 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON 11/19/23 Prices: $37.70+ City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way TIX: (770) 206-2022 sandyspringspac.com

NURSE BLAKE 12/1/23 Prices: $40-$90 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

DARREN CRISS WITH THE ASO: A VERY DARREN CRISSMAS TOUR 11/21/23 Prices: $40-$100 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS 12/1/23, @ 8 p.m.12/2/23,@4 p.m.& 8 p.m.

Prices: $10–$20 Emory Choirs Glenn Memorial Church and Auditorium 1634 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 11/24/23 Prices: $47-$105 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

ANDREW BRADY + THE FIVE SACRED TREES 11/31-12/2/23 Prices: $35-$120 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

AMERICAN GIRL LIVE! IN CONCERT 11/24/23 Prices: $40-$100 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY THE AGMC 43RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT 12/1/23, @ 8 p.m.12/2/23, @2 p.m.& 6 pm Prices: VIP: $75.00 Gen. Admission, $40.00 Seniors, Veterans/Military & Students $35.00 Children under 12 FREE Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 TIX: eventbrite.com/e/the-agmc43rd-annual-holiday-concert-tickets678115721377?aff=oddtdtcreator www.voicesofnote.org MONTREAL GUITAR TRIO: CHRISTMAS SONGS AROUND THE WORLD 12/3/23 Prices: $32.50, $29.25 Senior/Student/Military Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 RoswellCAC.showare.com

SARAH BRIGHTMAN: A CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY 12/6/23 Prices: $50-$250 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org CHRISTMAS WITH ATLANTA MASTER CHORALE 12/8 & 12/9/23 @8PM, 12/10/23 @4 PM Prices: $38 individual, $10 Student/Youth (Packages & discounts available) Atlanta Master Chorale Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N Decatur Road, Atlanta GA 30307 TIX: 404-727-5050 AtlantaMasterChorale.org DECEMBER THROUGH OUR WINDOW 12/8 & 12/9 @8pm, 12/10 @ 3pm Prices: $25-$30 OurSong Atlanta First Baptist Church Decatur 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030 TIX: 404-487-8717 www.oursongatlanta.org

A JOHN RUTTER CHRISTMAS 12/3/23 @3 p.m. Prices: $20-$25 The Michael O’Neal Singers Roswell UMC 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-7974 www.mosingers.com

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS: BIG BAND HOLIDAYS 12/8/23 Prices: $50-$150 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT WITH THE NEW SOUTH FESTIVAL SINGERS 12/3/23 @6:00pm Prices: $5-$75 The William Baker Choral Foundation St. John United Methodist Church 550 Mount Paran Road Atlanta, GA 30327 TIX: 913-488-7524 www.festivalsingers.org/concerts

CHRISTMAS WITH THE ASO 12/9 -12/11/23 Prices: $40-$100 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW 12/4/23 Prices: $50-$120 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA 12/10/23 Prices: $49.75162 Gas South Arena 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, 30097 TIX: 770-813-7500 gassouthdistrict.com WINTER CONCERT (SDPAA) 12/11 & 12/23 Prices: $10-$15 Stage Door Theatre Performing Arts Academy Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road TIX: 770-396-1726 https://stagedoortheatrega.org/individual-tickets/

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THE RAMBLING BOYS 12/13/23 Prices: Free!

Rialto Center for the Arts Lobby 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/feed_your_ senses_live_featuring_the_rambling_boys

HOLIDAY MEMORIES 12/16/23 @ 2 p.m. & 7 pm Prices: Gen. Admission,$30.00 ,Seniors, Veterans/Military & Students $20.00 Children under 12 FREE Atlanta Women’s Chorus Conant Performing Arts Center/Oglethorpe Uni. 4484 Peachtree Road Northeast, Brookhaven, GA, 30319 TIX: eventbrite.com/e/holiday-memories-tickets678160816257?aff=oddtdtcreator www.voicesofnote.org

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE 12/13/23 Prices:$29-$119 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

ATLANTA VOCAL PROJECT’S RINGIN’ IN THE HOLIDAYS 12/16/23 Prices: $20-$30 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 RoswellCAC.showare.com

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE 12/13/23 Prices: $29-$119 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org HANDEL’S MESSIAH 12/14-12/15/23 Prices: $40-$100 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

THE HOLIDAY: LIVE IN CONCERT WITH THE ASO 12/16-12/17/23 Prices: $40-$100 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

HO,HO,HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS/ A CONNIE SUE CHRISTMAS 12/14,15,16&17/23 Prices: $40 Actor’s Express 887 West Marietta St. Atlanta 30318 TIX: 404-607-SHOW (7469) www.actors-express.com

JOE GRANSDEN’S VERY JAZZY CHRISTMAS 12/17/23 Prices: $33.75-$37.50 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 RoswellCAC.showare.com

THE HOLIDAY LIVE IN CONCERT 12/16-17/23 Prices: $39.50-$99.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

18TH ANNUAL MESSIAH SING-ALONG 12/17/23 @ 3 p.m.

Prices: $20 Gen. admission /singers & “listeners” The Michael O’Neal Singers Kingswood UMC 4896 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody GA 30338 TIX: 770-594-7974 www.mosingers.com STEVE MILLER BAND 12/17/23 Prices: $49-$169.50 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta, 30308 TIX:855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY SAMARA JOY 12/19/23 Prices: $117-$435 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

VIVALDI’S THE FOUR SEASONS 1/3/24 Prices: $40-$100 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

CELTIC WOMAN: CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY TOUR 2023 12/21-12/22/23 Prices: $50-$150 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

ACP: TRIBUTES FROM FRANE 1/21/24 Prices: $15-$25 Atlanta Chamber Players Ahavath Achim Synagogue 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 TIX: 404-594-3445 www.atlantachamberplayers.com

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON 12/23/23 Prices: $40-$100 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org SONIC SYMPHONY 12/29/23 Prices: $45-$125 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com BOB THE DRAG QUEEN 12/30/23 Prices: $40-$85 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH BOB THE DRAG QUEEN 12/30/23 Prices: $40-$100 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 12/31/23 Prices: $48.50+ City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way TIX: (770) 206-2022 sandyspringspac.com

TAKE 6 1/27/2024, 8 PM Price : $59-$120 Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University/Lobby 80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu/online/article/take24

DANCE ARARAT BY STAIBDANCE 10/26/23 @ 8p.m.10/28/23 @ 2 p.m. & 8pm Prices: $10- $25 Emory Dance Studio Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu SAGE This concert features four works by faculty and guest choreographers, performed by KSU Dance Company.

11/10 & 11/23,@ 8pm Prices:Cost: $15-20 860 Rossbacher Way, Marietta, GA 30060 College of the Arts, Department of Dance TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1161657 DEREK HOUGH 11/15/23 Prices: $45-$125 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

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THE NUTCRACKER 11/16-18/23 Prices: $30-$40 Fleetwood Dance Theater, Inc. The Eagle Theater 5029 Broad Street Sugar Hill, Ga. TIX: 678-612-4602 FleetwoodDance.com/Nutcracker THE NUTCRACKER 11/24-12/3/23 Prices: $27-$50 Roswell Dance Theatre Byers Theatre, City Springs 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs GA 30328 TIX: 770-206-2022 RoswellNutcracker.com MICHAEL FLATLEY’S LORD OF THE DANCE 11/27/23 Prices: $40-$150 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org ROSWELL DANCE STARZ’S FROZEN: A WINTER DANCE SPECTACULAR 12/1-2/23 Prices: $16.50 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 RoswellCAC.showare.com THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER 12/3/23 Prices: $40-$90 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta, 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org THE NUTCRACKER 2023 PRESENTED BY GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE 12/8-17/23 Prices: $20-$55 Gas South District Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, 30097 TIX: www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/thenutcracker-2023 gwinnettballet.org/

ATLANTA DANCE THEATRE’S THE NUTCRACKER 12/8-10/23 Prices: $20-$34 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 RoswellCAC.showare.com THE NUTCRACKER 12/8-12/26/23 Prices: $35-$160 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 30339 TIX: 800-982-2787 atlantaballet.com BALLETHNIC’S URBAN NUTCRACKER 12/8-10/23 Prices: $40-$80 Ballethnic Dance Company Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel 830 Westview Drive S.W. Atlanta GA 30314 TIX: Ballethnic.org NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET 12/15-16/23 Prices: $34-$104 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta, 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org SHEN YUN 2024 1/5-1/14/24 Prices: $90-$250 Shen Yun Performing Arts Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 877-285-7469 ShenYun.com/ATL ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER 1/25-1/27/24 Prices: tickets start at $34 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 www.alvinailey.org/atlanta

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY FESTIVALS, EXHIBITS, & MORE FESTIVE FEATURES SPECIAL EXHIBITION 11/5-12/31/23 Prices: $16 for adults; $12 for children 2-12 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404.873.3391 https://puppet.org/programs/festive-features/ YOU BELONG HERE: PLACE, PEOPLE, AND PURPOSE IN LATINX PHOTOGRAPHY Now-12/3/23 Prices: 8 adults, $6 seniors and children, free for Members, College students with ID, Children ages 5 and below Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404-727-4282 carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/you-belong-here 26TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY GALA 12/3/2023, 3 PM Price: $17-$36 Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu https://events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu/online/article/ galaholiday24 CRISSCROSSES: BENNY ANDREWS AND THE POETRY OF LANGSTON HUGHES Now-12/10/23 Prices: 8 adults, $6 seniors and children, free for Members, College students with ID, Children ages 5 and below

Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404-727-4282 https://carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/crisscrosses POWWOW AT FIRST VOICES FESTIVAL 11/18 &19/23 Prices: Complimentary 7 Stages Little 5 Points 1136 Austin Ave, NE Atlanta Georgia TIX: 404-523-7647 7Stages.org SCREENING OF RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD 11/24/23 Prices: $15 Plaza Theatre 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 TIX: 470-410-1939 plazaatlanta.com START YOUR HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS WITH ONE STOP: DECATUR Special events on Thursdays in November: Decatur Holiday Ornament reveal at Sq./Ft.; Shoppin’ and Noggin’ on the Square; Santa Photos with Pets Santa on the Square and Small Business Saturday, 11/25 SantaCon Decatur, Saturday, 12/2 Tree Lighting on the Square, Thursday, 12/7 Grand Menorah Lighting, Sunday/12/10 Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast, Thursday, 12/14 For more information: City of Decatur Visitors Center 113 Clairemont Ave. Decatur, Georgia 30030 TIX:678-615-0915 VisitDecaturGeorgia.com

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