Atlanta ShowGuide Summer 2010

Summer 2010

Greater Atlanta’s Performing Arts Magazine

The Artistry of Master Quilter Ray Barreras Creative Process Gut

Bucket Blues Brings David Bell Back to Atlanta

ShowGuide Company Profile Gypsy Theatre

Company: Critically Acclaimed, Award-Winning

National Black Arts Festival Atlanta Bursts

ShowGuide Profile

with Beauty, Sound, and Color, July 14-18

Sideways Contemporary Dance Company, Social and Political Opinion

ShowGuide Profile

ShowGuide Spotlights

Richard Garner and Georgia, Shakespeare…

25 Years and Counting

ShowGuide Venues Performance Guide

June ~ August 2010

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2010 NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS film: body and soul by pioneering filmmaker oscar micheaux • Wednesday, July 14 trombonist Wycliffe gordon revives the lost art of live silent film accompaniment as he and a 16-piece big band perform his original score. Sponsored by Turner Voices, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. World music sTage aT cenTennial olympic park Thursday-sunday, July 15 - 18 Brazil Fest kicks off the World Music stage at the International Marketplace with olodum. dJ kemit and the very popular spread love on Friday, roy ayers and common ground collective on saturday and lizz Wright on sunday. Sponsored by Wells Fargo. braZil fesT aT The naTional black arTs fesTiVal Thursday, July 15 olodum opens the World Music stage at Centennial Olympic park and Latin Grammy Award-winning Brazilian composer ivan lins headlines the Brazil Fest concert at Atlanta symphony Hall. enjoy everything from performances to panel discussions! Presented in partnership with the Consulate-General of Brazil in Atlanta. legends celebraTion: To CurTis wiTh Love friday, July 16 the music of Curtis Mayfield continues to inspire audiences and influence artists. NBAF honors his music and legacy with “to Curtis with Love”.

Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company philadanco • Thursday, July 15 & saturday, July 17 philadanco celebrates their 40th Anniversary at the National Black Arts Festival with work by four exciting choreographers, and a new work choreographed by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar. the evening promises to be explosive!

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Sponsored by Macy’s nbaf gala • saturday, July 17 return to a bygone era at NBAF’s “stormy’s supper Club” where you will be dazzled by Joe gransden and his 16-piece big band, performances by Jasmine guy, avery sharpe, and more! special guest host lynn Whitfield.

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The Artistry of Master Quilter Ray Barreras Creative Process Gut Bucket Blues Brings David Bell Back to Atlanta ShowGuide Company Profile Gypsy Theatre Company: Critically Acclaimed, Award-Winning

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National Black Arts Festival Atlanta Bursts with Beauty, Sound, and Color, July 14-18

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ShowGuide Profile Richard Garner and Georgia, Shakespeare‌ 25 Years and Counting

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ShowGuide Profile Sideways Contemporary Dance Company, Social and Political Opinion

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ShowGuide Spotlights Performance Guide June ~ August 2010 ShowGuide Venues

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THE ARTISTRY OF MASTER QUILTER

RAY BARRERAS

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his issues featured artist is Ray Barreras, a quilter, who started quilting in 1990 when left alone for the summer. Self taught he made a few quilt tops then he took his first lesson and learned all the things he had done wrong. Since that time he has had many classes and relishes all sorts of techniques to get the final top finished!

Ray is currently the President Elect of the Georgia Quilt Council, he was also president in 1997. The council is a gathering of almost 60 guilds from around the state. It furthers the art of quilting and stressing the art as well as the craft of the quilt. There are many guilds with shows to publicize their work two such shows are on exhibit now one at the DeKalb Historical Society old courthouse, open M-F 10am-4pm. The show will run through the summer and into the fall. The second show is: Quilting Green: RePurpose, ReCycle & ReUse — A Quilt Exhibition Presented by Ebony Stitchers; July 22 26, 2010; Opening Night Reception July 22, @ 7pm; Porter Sanford Performing Art and Community Center; 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, Ga. 30032; For More Information: www. ebonystitchersquiltguild.org; Facebook: Ebony Stitchers; Email: ebonystitchers1@bellsouth.net.

The quilts chosen for this feature show the range of interest that Ray finds as inspiration. Trudie’s Trees is based on some paintings that Ray s wife, Trudie, did on hand dyed fabric. Each was then sashed and finally quilted by an excellent long arm quilter, Regina Carter, from Jackson, GA. Oriental and African inspirations are also visible in the two quilts featuring those two themes.

Ray and Trudie raised five children and have eight grandchildren. Ray has these and other relatives to give his quilts to. Besides painting on fabric Trudie also specializes in water color, pastel and acrylic. If you want any more information about quilting or about the Georgia Quilt Coucil please contact Ray. His e-mail is rbarreras@bellsouth.

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CREATIVE PROCESS

GUT BUCKET BLUES BRINGS DAVID BELL BACK TO ATLANTA

by Jennifer Dwyer enny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company will open their 2010-2011 season with a world premiere blues musical, based on the life of Bessie Smith. But there is an added gift in this production… Gut Bucket Blues brings former Alliance Theatre Associate Artistic Director, David Bell back to Atlanta. We took a moment to ask David a few questions about his upcoming premiere.

What you are most looking forward to coming back to work in Atlanta?

“I look forward most to being around old friends with Kenny Leon on the top of that list. He has been a constant source of inspiration and friendship in my life for 20 years. LaParee Young, Daniel May, Brad Sherril, Ritchie Crownfield, Chris Keyser, Chaundra Currelley. Tom Key and dozens more are among my favorite actors that I have ever worked with in my life. There is a heart to the acting community in Atlanta that I deeply miss in my travels elsewhere.

What was the most exciting part of the writing process during Gut Bucket Blues?

“GUT BUCKET BLUES – THE BESSIE SMITH MUSICAL was a thrill to write because of the outspoken, shameless, unapologetic and shocking nature of Bessie herself—she was a dynamo, a force of nature and someone who I learned to really admire. She was a hard living, foul talking, brilliantly talented artist—who honestly just did not give a damn how she was perceived. Bessie did what she liked—and I think she actually liked being notorious—she liked shocking folk, maybe, she was daring the world to cross her and if it did—she would barrel right over it. I have learned to love her for her guts and courage as much as her talent.”

What was the most challenging part of the writing process during Gut Bucket Blues?

“The writing process was a joy—I was teaching full time and directing A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM—but I had done my research last summer and was ready to go. I would get up between 5:00 and 6:00 in the morning, write for 6 hours, teach all afternoon and direct each evening until 10:00 and then repeat the process every day for 2 months. It was thrilling, and I have rarely felt more productive in my life. I am honestly, very proud of how the show has turned out and I cannot wait to share it with True Colors and Atlanta.”

How does it feel to be premiering the work in Atlanta?

“I have been lucky enough to premiere several works in Atlanta during the decade I was Kenny’s associate at the Alliance—my adaptations of THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE, CHESS and THE LEGEND OF PECOS BILL to name a few. I found the Atlanta audiences very receptive to the presentation of new material and great audiences for new works. I love that I am coming back to do a show that I have written.”

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GYPSY THEATRE COMPANY:

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, AWARD-WINNING

lot has happened for Gypsy Theatre Company since it was formed just over two years ago.

The founding members, Mercury and Danielle Gustaveson, met in the theatre, fell in love, founded Gypsy and were also recently married. Their company also started off with a bang. Their first production coincided with the same day the tornado touched down in Atlanta—on the Ides of March, 2008—and it has been a non-stop whirlwind ever since.

Whether producing original work or an American classic, Gypsy Theatre deftly trims the fat off a production until it is a sleek and winning thoroughbred of a good time. To revel and be lost in a story, to think or see things in a way you’ve not before, to be amazed, befuddled, or laugh until it hurts, or cry because you must, are all the end results of quality theatre. And Gypsy Theatre Company definitely brings that to the fore.

Between Mercury and Danielle, 45+ years of experience come together to whisk you away into the story of the day. And after all, isn’t that why we go to the theatre, to be taken away? Mercury has 25+ years under his belt (20 spent in New York City honing his skills), while Danielle brings 20+ years of an artistic background in painting and design. But of course, their hearts belong to the stage. Combining the talents of local and professional actors to delight audiences from children to senior citizens, a Gypsy show is always a memorable one.

Theatre is about your community. Whether that community is the town, state, or country where you live—the community of beliefs you cherish, or to a greater community you aspire to be part of—we all have commonalities. Things in common. Community. And we all can find something that touches our hearts in the community of the arts.

And the arts are alive and well within the heart of Gypsy. Although performing predominantly at The Cumming Playhouse in Cumming, Georgia, true to their name, Gypsy Theatre Company traipses across the state of Georgia bringing distinctive, high caliber entertainment into the hearts of all.

For more information you can visit their website at www.GypsyTheatreCompany.Biz. 8

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ATLANTA BURSTS WITH BEAUTY, SOUND, AND COLOR, JULY 14-18

he National Black Arts Festival returns to Centennial Park, July 15th through 18th with a host of fun, interactive and entertaining activities for the entire family. Join us opening day, Thursday, July 15th as we kickoff the celebration with Afro-Brazilian percussion group Olodum. Festival goers interested in collecting specialty arts & crafts can visit our popular and highly anticipated International Marketplace which hosts over 150 artisans from around the world. Centennial Park will be buzzing with an all-star lineup on the World Music Stage.

Performances include DJ Kemit from the Spread Love series, Roy Ayers performs the music of Fela Kuti with Common Ground Collective, and a breath-taking closing performance from songstress Lizz Wright.

On Wednesday, July 14th, NBAF welcomes to Georgia State’s Rialto Center for the Arts jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and his 16-piece big band in a performance based on the original score for Oscar Micheaux’s 1925 silent film, Body and Soul. If that wasn’t enough, this year’s Legends Celebration pays homage to the late Curtis Mayfield in a performance affectionately titled, To Curtis With Love. Join The Impressions, Eddie Lavert, Joi, Van Hun, Frank McComb and Dionne Farris on musical journey through the life and times of one of the most influential musicians of the 1960’s and Civil Rights Movement.

Experience Latin Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Ivan Lins, in a rare Atlanta performance on Thursday, July 15th. An evening appropriately dubbed ‘The Best of Brazil’, featured artists include Bossa singer Marcia Bittencourt, Brazilian modern ballet group Bale de Cidade, and special guest Cassandra Wilson.

PHILADANCO celebrates 40 years of excellence with two performances, July 15th and July 17th, at Georgia State’s Rialto Center for the Arts. Choreographed by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, PHILADANCO will perform By Way of the Funk, a new work set to the music of George Clinton—the funkiest man on the planet.

NBAF’s popular Children’s Education Village continues to engage thousands of children and their families in the history and culture of Africa and the African Diaspora. NBAF invites families to visit the Village July 16th through July 18th as we present More Than Words, a variety of interactive experiences based on the speeches and writings of and about Dr. Martin Luther King.

The 2010 Gala: A Gathering of Colors returns to a bygone era with “Stormy’s Supper Club” on Saturday, July 17th in the beautifully renovated 200 Peachtree. Gala highlights include Joe Gransden and his 16-piece Big Band, Jasmine Guy, Avery Sharpe and much more; with Special Guest Host and Honorary Chair, Lynn Whitfield. Sure to be the talk of the town, this annual fundraiser helps NBAF to raise funds for year-round programming and operations.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.nbaf.org.

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RICHARD GARNER AND GEORGIA

SHAKESPEARE… 25 YEARS AND COUNTING

by Jenny Constantino

n 1986, three friends and an inspired university president thought it would be fun to pitch a tent, learn some lines, invite some friends and see what happens. None thought during that first hot, mosquito-and-airplaneinterrupted summer that their 2-play season would morph over 25 years into year-round diversified programming, a sophisticated and successful education program, and, oh yes, all in an air-conditioned, 550-seat performing arts center. Least of all, Richard Garner.

Georgia Shakespeare Festival was born.

“We thought we’d all have a great time—and we did! We didn’t expect more than 6,000 people to show up, picnic on the lawn and come back again and again—it still mystifies me sometimes,” says Garner. “And in the blink of an eye, a quarter century has gone by.”

Back then, Richard Garner saw the opportunity to do a couple things. First, he saw a way to make Shakespeare accessible to a community quite lacking in the niche, and craving it. Secondly, there existed a troupe of actors whom he could employ, nurture and lead. And he saw the opportunity to create education and intern programs that would introduce Shakespeare to the next generation.

Summer 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of the institution we know as Georgia Shakespeare. And Richard Garner remains at the helm.

Much has changed, but much has remained the same. Shakespeare is at the heart of what the company does, but sometimes in a different way. It was critical to Garner to make the Bard accessible, not intimidating, yet true. “We’re not your Grandparents’ Shakespeare,” he laughs. “We want to provide a comfortable entry point to this work, while still honoring the words. With shows like Shrew: the Musical, a singing and dancing extravaganza set in 1930s Miami—I think we’re hitting that one on the head.”

Year-round programming offers the opportunity to do work outside the Shakespeare canon and this anniversary season holds some surprises. Garner is kicking off a 10-year program of producing company-generated works with The Odyssey: a Journey Home in October. And over the holidays, they’ll produce A Christmas Story, with Ralphie, his air-rifle, and all.

And those actors? Garner did employ, nurture and lead them, and they, in turn, invested in him and the Company. Today, there are Associate Artists clocking in for their 18th, 20th and 21st seasons. They are passing down to today’s interns what they’ve learned since they joined the company—many as interns, too.

Richard Garner pitched that tent and never looked back. Atlanta is all the better for it.

Georgia Shakespeare is the Professional Theater in Residence at Oglethorpe University, and is located at 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. Visit www. gashakespeare.org or call 404-264-0020 for more information.

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Sideways Contemporary Dance Company Presenting Social and Political Opinion

Founded as a not-for-profit organization in 2006

by Charlotte Foster, SIDEWAYS was created to inspire change and present social and political opinions through dance. Through performances across the Southeast, SIDEWAYS repertory has received impressive feedback from dance choreographers: Ann Reinking (Fosse – the musical), Steve Rooks (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre), Wendy Perron (Dance Magazine), and Mia Michaels (So You Think You Can Dance).

Recently, SIDEWAYS repertory show, COEXIST, was selected from dance companies throughout the region to perform at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston. COEXIST explores the multitude of relationships that exist in society, and aims to inspire audience members to enhance their relationships with those around them. The show is comprised of a series of athletic contemporary dance pieces that take the audience on an emotional journey through crisis, grief, acceptance, and ultimately, triumph. Dancers examine relationships using group dynamics, partnering, and emotive choreography by SIDEWAYS Artistic Director Charlotte Foster.

Although the subject matter is complex, SIDEWAYS performances will not stump the audience. “We believe contemporary dance should be accessible to everyone, and we strive to create work that people will connect with,” said Foster. Those who watch the popular TV show So You Think You Can Dance will be familiar with style of the company.

SIDEWAYS latest full-length work, POP!, explores society’s obsession with fame, greed, and power. “We explore social themes that engage our audiences and make them question their perspectives,” said Foster. POP! looks at current popular culture in magazines, movies, tv, books, and music, and asks the audience to examine what information they consume on a daily basis. The effects of pop culture are far-reaching, and POP! aims to raise awareness about what messages are out there and how they are being interpreted.

POP! will be performed in Atlanta at 7 Stages Theater July 9, 10, and 11. Tickets are $18-$25 and are available at www.sidewaysdance.org.

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Upcoming Show: July 29th - November 3rd Agatha’s - A Taste of Mystery Presents: Pyler Terry’s “The Dead Housewives of Atlanta”; Written by Patrick Scott Ward Several stars of the hit TV show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” have met strange and untimely deaths. The most recent housewife to bite the big one is fan favorite Boo Boo Biggins, who died shortly after she bit the big “1” on a birthday cake celebrating her (tenth annual) 31st birthday.

Call now for reservations! 404-584-2255 Shows; 7:30pm Mon-Thur; Sat 8pm, 6pm on Fri and Sun. For more go to www.agathas.com.

school programs to elementary, middle and high schools, our monthly Dinner and a Divaª series and our Mainstage productions using local talent.

Don’t miss our upcoming event on July 24th of On The Lightside – Favorites of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Make it an ‘indoor picnic’ by bringing your own food and beverages. There is also a Silent Auction to benefit Capitol City Opera.

Capitol City Opera is always performing!

20 Years of Shakespeare The Atlanta Shakespeare Company may be winding down from their incredible 20th season performing at The Shakespeare Tavern, but they are certainly not stopping! Their summer shows are sizzling hot: from the political passion that burns in Coriolanus (June 3-27) to the Heaven and Hell concept of Hamlet! The Musical! (July 9-August 8), The Shakespeare Tavern blazes an unmistakably entertaining trail. Be a part of History as ASC begins its Canon Completion Project in the Fall: by Summer 2011 they will have completed Shakespeare’s entire canon, a feat only a handful of Shakespeare Companies world-wide have accomplished!

Opera—Entertaining and Educational Capitol City Opera is celebrating 26 years of educating and entertaining through our outreach school programs to elementary, middle and high schools, our monthly Dinner and a Diva” series and our Mainstage productions using local talent.

Capitol City Opera is celebrating 26 years of educating and entertaining through our outreach

Discover the World at the Carlos Museum Stories of love, power, beauty, glory, and faith, are revealed at the Michael C. Carlos Museum where the histories of world cultures are brought to life through exceptional works of art and rare artifacts from ancient Egypt, Nubia, Greece, Rome, the Near East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Two thousand years of the Indian art of adornment also on view through July 11, 2010 in special exhibition When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection. Discover the world through gallery talks, children’s programs, interactive technology, audio tours, exhibitions, films, and much more. www.carlos.emory.edu “When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection” Exhibition, through July 12, 2010, Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322, 404-7274282, www.carlos.emory.edu. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m.; Closed Mon. and University Holidays. Admission: $8 ($6 students, seniors, children 6-17; Free for children 5 & under, Museum Members, Emory Employees & Students). “When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection” celebrates the dazzling beauty and awe-inspiring technical craftsmanship of Indian jewelry with more than 150 pieces spanning 2,000 years, primarily from South India.

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Total / Dancical Productions Total/Dancical Productions Inc. home of the “ Mojah Technique” is proud to announce the 10th annual Mojah Conference. Dance Artist, Terrie Ajile Axam has researched, studied, performed and choreographed in the Mojah style technique for over 20 years. Mojah is modern African based on West African Dance and modern dance based on the Horton Technique. Katherine Dunham became one of the strong influences for the Mojah form based on Ajile’s studies with her. Mojah is currently being taught at Penn State University and in Atlanta at Total Dance Studio located at the Adamsville Natatorium and Gymnasium where Total Dance resides as Company in Residence.

Debbie Reynolds Opens Ferst Center 2010-11 Season The Ferst Center for the Arts welcomes legendary singer and actress Debbie Reynolds for a festive evening of music and comedy in September.

She opens a season filled with great music including Peabo Bryson, David Sanborn, Michael Bolton, Melinda Doolittle, Rockapella and Kathy Mattea. In dance, the season features Diavolo, Step Afrika!, Doug Varone & Dancers, Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company, Jonah Bokaer, and India’s Nrityagram Dance Ensemble. Comedians Paula Poundstone and Margaret Cho, along with many more great performances, round out the new year. Season ticket packages are on sale now at a 20 percent savings.

Single tickets go on sale August 10.

The Ferst Center, located on the Georgia Tech campus, adds to the audience experience by hosting free discussions before or after many performances.

For information on all performances and programs visit www.ferstcenter.org or call the Box Office at 404-894-9600.

A ’60s Revival with Gypsy Theatre Company Gypsy Theatre Company brings the inspired hit comedy movie of the Sixties vividly to life on stage: The Graduate; Directed by Mercury. August 12- 29, 2010, Thur-Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 3:00 pm; The Cumming Playhouse, Cumming, Benjamin Braddock, recent college graduate and prodigal son, returns home and promptly becomes embroiled in an affair with the wife of his father’s business partner, one Mrs. Robinson, but soon finds himself falling in love with her daughter, Elaine.

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GypsyTheatreCompany.Biz. Coming in September: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. For more information visit www.GypsyTheatreCompany.Biz Atlanta Lyric Theatre Extravaganza’s Atlanta Lyric Theatre celebrates it’s 31st season (third at The Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square) with five incredible shows—the all-American classic The Music Man, the dance extravaganza 42nd Street, the hit revue of doo-wop songs Leader of the Pack, Gilbert & Sullivan’s favorite The Mikado, and the edgy blockbuster hit Rent. The Lyric plans an unforgettable theatre experience for its audience.

Subscriptions and individual tickets go on sale to the public on July 1. Subscribers save $50 off individual tickets AND lock in preferred dates and seating! For more information, contact Atlanta Lyric Theatre at 404-377-9948.

NBAF July 14 Brings Body and Soul to ATL Critically acclaimed trombonist and composer Wycliffe Gordon performs his original score to Oscar Micheaux’s 1925 silent film, Body and Soul, at the National Black Arts Festival on Wednesday, July 14, 17

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2010, 8:00 p.m., at Georgia State’s Rialto Center for the Arts. With a 16-piece big band, Gordon captures the spirit of the characters, the director and the film itself through the songs, traditional jazz and hymns infused in the score. Body and Soul was actor Paul Roberson’s debut film role as he portrayed a fugitive who charades as Reverend Jenkins in rural Georgia, with a penchant for women, gambling, drinking and blackmail.

is adapted by Bobby Box and Michael Haverty, directed by Haverty, and performed by puppeteers Reay Kaplan and Dolph Amick. With comedic characters and rollicking songs, this marionette musical will spin grins onto the faces of kids and adults alike! While you’re at the Center, be sure to take part in a Create-A-Puppet Workshop and tour our exclusive Jim Henson exhibits! For tickets call 404-873-3391 or visit www.puppet.org. (Photo Credit: Rod Reilly)

Discover Atlanta’s Newest Theatre Company Pinch n’ Ouch Theatre presents the regional premiere of Reasons To Be Pretty on the Hertz Stage, June 9th-27th. “The energetic young company makes a promising debut,” says Creative Loafing. Up next is the regional premiere of the poignantly funny drama, Lobby Hero by Kenneth Lonergan. Premiers November of 2010. “We appreciate contemporary realism, and feel it’s our place to share new works from this medium” says Cofounder and Producing Artistic Director Grant McGowen. PnO will be announcing their 2011 Season in August of 2010.

Stay tuned for exciting new updates by visiting www. pnotheatre.com.

Serenbe Playhouse Under the Stars Serenbe Playhouse is honored to be presenting their inaugural summer season! With a mission of creative, intellectual and ecological cultivation, productions will be produced in the beautiful outdoors of Serenbe... in the woods and under the stars. Echoing their unique environment, this opening season is a diverse and eclectic body of work with a show for everyone. Demonstrating a commitment to theatre for all ages, the season begins with The Jungle Book: June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16 at 2pm and June 12, 19, July 3, 17 at 12pm ($5 Children, $10 Adults) First mainstage production is the original musical John & Jen: June 25-27 & July 2-4 at 8pm ($10 Students, $15 General Admission) followed by a modern all-male adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s R&J: July 16-18, 23-25 at 8pm ($10 Students, $15 General Admission) Tickets can be purchased by calling 770-463-1110 or directly at www. serenbeplayhouse.com.

Boasting About Puppetry Written by Jessie Petri: “My daughter can spin straw into gold!” brags Kate’s father… and so begins the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale of Rumpelstiltskin.

To make good on her father’s boast, Kate turns to a mysterious little man who offers to help, but for a terrible price! Playing Aug 6-Sep 12 at Center for Puppetry Arts, Rumpelstiltskin features beautifully hand-crafted marionettes made in the Center’s very own puppet-building workshop. Rumpelstiltskin

Shen Yun: Brilliant. Inspiring. Glorious.

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the excellence and grandeur of classical Chinese dance and music. It draws inspiration from the legends, values, and spirit that defined traditional Chinese culture for centuries.

You will be spellbound by the brilliant choreography, stunning costumes, and state-of-theart dynamic backdrops. Here’s your chance to savor an uplifting, enriching experience that has charmed and delighted people of all ages.

August 21, 2010 2pm, 8pm; Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre; $60-$220, available at TicketMaster.com; 1-877-285-2285; www.ATLshow. com or www.ShenYunPerformingArts.org.

a cocktail hour, a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and (of course) a one-of-a-kind puppetry performance.

String Fling raises funds for educational programming at the Center and enables it to provide greatly discounted tickets to underserved families each year. Only with the bighearted help of corporate sponsors and generous individuals can the Center continue to bring quality programming and entertainment to thousands of children and adults each year.

Reserve today and join us at 6:30 pm on September 11, 2010, at the beautiful JW Marriott Buckhead! Admission is $200 per person, or host a table of ten friends for $2,500. Sponsorships and other giving opportunities are also available. Visit www.puppet.org for more information. Call Barbara Lund at 404.881.5118 or email barbaralund@ puppet.org for reservations.

Inspiring Change SIDEWAYS SIDEWAYS Contemporary Dance Company was created to inspire change and present social and political opinions through dance. SIDEWAYS performs throughout the southeast, and two annual concerts highlight SIDEWAYS’ season. Join SIDEWAYS for its fourth annual repertory concert POP! July 8-10 at 7 Stages Theater. Through their educational programs, SIDEWAYS promotes dance as a beneficial activity for all members of society.

Everyone is an Artist, the Foster-Schmidt Dance Academy for Down Syndrome, and Emerging Artist programs encourage students to express themselves through dance and develop their artistic side.

SIDEWAYS CARES introduces dance to students in under-served populations through ticket donations. www.sidewaysdance.org.

FRIENDS CALL YOU A CLOWN? IT’S TIME TO TRY IMPROV! Whole World Improv Theatre is an extremely popular improvisation comedy troupe that has been a part of the Atlanta community for 15 years. In addition to performing award-winning shows since 1994, Whole World Improv Theatre offers the best improv classes for both adults and youth in Atlanta. Classes are open to anyone regardless of experience. For more information, please visit www.wholeworldtheatre.com. Come join the fun!

Unleash Your Imagination at String Fling Gala 2010!

Join the Center for Puppetry Arts in celebration of the imaginary and fanciful! String Fling is the place to be for a whimsical, black-tie-optional, evening featuring

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DALÍ THE LATE WORK

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HIGH MUSEUM OF ART ATLANTA 1280 PEACHTREE STREET, N.E. Philippe Halsman (American, born Latvia, 1906–1979), Dalí’s Mustache, 1953. © Philippe Halsman Archive.

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Summer shows

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE

June

LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST JUN 24 ~ AUG 6 PRICES: $0.00 Georgia Shakespeare Conant Performing Arts Center Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-264-0020 www.gashakespeare.org

Theatre 20/4: A MURDER MYSTERY IN REAL TIME CURRENTLY - JUL 28 PRICES: $60.00 -$62.50 Agatha’s - A Taste of Mystery 161 Peachtree Center Ave. 30303 Tix: 404-584-2211 www.agathas.com

MORNINGS AT SEVEN JUN 11 ~ JUN 20 PRICES: $0.00 Cherokee Theatre Company Canton Theatre 171 East Main Street, Canton TIX: 770-591-0282 www.cherokeetheatre.org

BLACK MAN-O-LOGUES JUN 20 ONLY PRICES: $32.40 14th Street Playhouse - Stage 3 173 14th Street NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.14thstplayhouse.org

PLATINUM CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING MAY 7 ~ JUN 25 PRICES: $8.00 Academy Theatre 119 Center St, Avondale Estates TIX: 404-474-8332 www.academytheatre.org

BLAST OFF BURLESQUE: THE FUTURE OF TOMORROW JUN 17 ~ JUN 19 PRICES: $10.00 - $17.00 7 Stages Mainstage 1105 Euclid Ave, Atlanta TIX: 404-523-7647 www.7stages.org

REASONS TO BE PRETTY JUN 9 ~ JUN 27 PRICES: $18.00 - $28.00 Pinch n’ Ouch Theatre Hertz Studio Theatre Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.pnotheatre.com

CHAIM’S LOVE SONG JUN 11 ~ JUL 18 PRICES: $15.12 - $19.44 Kudzu Playhouse Stage 110743 Alpharetta Hwy Brannon Square, Roswell TIX: 770-594-1020 www.kudzuplayhouse.org

RUMPLESTILTSKIN JUN 3 ~ JUN 26 PRICES: $8.56 Kudzu Playhouse Stage 2 10743 Alpharetta Hwy Brannon Square, Roswell TIX: 770-594-1020 www.kudzuplayhouse.org

CORIOLANUS JUN 3 ~ JUN 27 PRICES: $13.00 - $35.00 The New American Shakespeare Tavern 499 Peachtree Street, Atlanta TIX: 404-874-5299 www.shakespearetavern.com/

SKETCH IS IN THE AIR MAY 21 ~ JUN 19 PRICES: $5.00 - $17.00 Sketchworks Theatre 3041 N. Decatur Rd, Decatur TIX: 404-499-8181 www.sketchworkscomedy.com

DIXIE SWIM CLUB JUN 11 ~ JUN 26 PRICES: $12.00 - $15.00 Pumphouse Players, Legion Theatre 114 Main Street, Cartersville TIX: 770-387-2610 www.pumphouseplayers.com

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE JUN 4 ~ JUN 26 PRICES: $15.12 - $19.26 The Rosewater Theatre - Rendevous Stage 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell TIX: 770-640-5500 www.rosewatertheatre.com

JOHN & JEN JUN 25 - JULY 4 PRICES: $10.00 - $15.00 Serenbe Playhouse Serenbe Courtyard Stage 9550 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills TIX: 770-463-1110 www.serenbeplayhouse.com

TRUE LOVE LIES MAY 21 ~ JUN 20 PRICES: $21.00 - $33.00 Horizon Theatre Company1083 Austin Ave, Atlanta TIX: 404-584-7450 www.horizontheatre.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU JUN 5 ~ JUN 26 PRICES: $0.00 The Blackwell Playhouse 3378 Canton Rd, Marietta TIX: 678-213-3311 www.blackwellplayhouse.com

THE JUNGLE BOOK JUN 11 - JULY 9 PRICES: $5.00 - $10.00 Serenbe Playhouse Playhouse in the Woods Stage 9550 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills TIX: 770-463-1110 www.serenbeplayhouse.com

WHOLE WORLD IMPROV THEATRE JUN - AUG THU - SAT ONLY PRICES: $10.00 - $21.00 Whole World Improv Theatre 1216 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-817-PLAY www.wholeworldtheatre.com

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL JUN 15 ~ JUN 20 PRICES: $25.00 - $100.00 Theater of the Stars Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-252-8960 www.theaterofthestars.com

Music Theatre

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA JUN 30 ~ JUL 25 PRICES: $25.00 - $100.00 Theater of the Stars Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-252-8960 www.theaterofthestars.com

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM JUN 11 ~ JUN 27 PRICES: $38.55 Atlanta Lyric Theatre The Strand Theatre 117 North Park Square, Marietta TIX: 404-377-9948 www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

SHREW: THE MUSICAL JUN 9 ~ AUG 7 PRICES: $12.00 - $45.00 Georgia Shakespeare Conant Performing Arts Center Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-264-0020 www.gashakespeare.org

COMIN’ HOME FOR POOR ELIJAH 2010 JUN 18 ONLY PRICES: $0.00 7 Stages Mainstage 1105 Euclid Ave, Atlanta TIX: 404-523-7647 www.7stages.org

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shows URINETOWN JUN 18 ~ JUN 26 PRICES: $15.00 - $20.00 Act 3 Productions 6385-R Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs TIX: 770-241-1905

Concert 2010 HARROWER SUMMER OPERA WORKSHOP SCENES PERFORMANCE JUN 25 ~ JUN 27 PRICES: $0.00 Georgia State University School of Music Florence Kopleff Recital Hall 10 Peachtree Center Ave, Atlanta TIX: 404-413-5900 www.music.gsu.edu DINNER AND A DIVA MAY 18 ~ DEC 21 PRICES: $55.00 Capitol City Opera Petite Auberge 2935 North Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta TIX: 404-634-6268 www.ccityopera.org

DINNER AND A DIVA JUN 17 ~ DEC 16 PRICES: $65.00 Capitol City Opera Sugo Historic Roswell Clocktower Place 408 S. Atlanta Street, Roswell TIX: 770-641-9131 www.ccityopera.org INTERNATIONAL MANDOLIN VIRTUOSO CARLO AONZO & THE ATLANTA MANDOLIN SOCIETY JUN 19 ONLY PRICES: $12.00 Atlanta Mandolin Society Immaculate Heart of Mary 2855 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-636-1418 www.atlantamandolins.com

Classes & Workshops CREATE-A-PUPPET WORKSHOP MAY 25 - AUG 1 PRICES: WWW.PUPPETRY.ORG/EDU/ WORKSHOPS.SHTML Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta Tix: 404-873-3391

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6:30 PM

JW MARRIOTT BUCKHEAD Atlanta, Georgia For More Information call 404.881.5118 or visit www.puppet.org Reserve Your Seats Today!

Tickets: $200 Tables: $2,500 (tables include 10 seats & special recognition)

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Summer

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE LEE HARPER & DANCERS, LEE HARPER & DANCERS II Grades 4-12 3080 East Shadowlawn 404-364-9555 www.leeharperanddancers.com

THE LION, THE MOUSE, & OTHER AESOP’S FABLES JUN 12 ~ JUN 20 PRICES: $16.00 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-881-5132 www.puppet.org

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE June21st-July2nd 8-12years July5th-16th 13-professionals July19th-26th13-professionals TOTAL DANCE & DANCICAL PRODUCTION INC Mojah Conference Total Dance, Studio - 3201 M.L.King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA. 30311 404 745-9699 -www.dancicalproductions.com

TOM SAWYER JUN 12 ~ JUN 26 PRICES: $0.00 The Blackwell Playhouse 3378 Canton Rd, Marietta TIX: 678-213-3311 www.blackwellplayhouse.com

July

PHUSION PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE For further information regarding classes, fees and upcoming performances contact Phusion @ 5615 Memorial Drive, Suite D, Stone Mountain, GA. 30083, 404-298-3332 or at www.phusionpaa.org.

Theatre 12TH ANNUAL ESSENTIAL PLAY FESTIVAL JUL 7 ~ AUG 7 PRICES: $12.00 - $24.00 The Essential Theatre Actor’s Express, King Plow Arts Center 887 W Marietta St, Suite J-107, Atlanta TIX: 877-840-0457 www.essentialtheatre.com

Performing Arts Camp

AMAZING GRACE JUL 14 ~ AUG 8 PRICES: $21.00 - $33.00 Horizon Theatre Company 1083 Austin Ave, Atlanta TIX: 404-584-7450 x100 www.horizontheatre.com

CAMP DESTINY JUN7 - JULY 24 PRICES: $199-$1,675 Atlanta Workshop Players Studio Of the Arts & Oglethorpe Uni. 8560 Holcomb Brigde RD Oglethorpe Uni. 4484 Peachtree RD NE ATLANTA TIX: 770-998-8111 Days: Jun 21-25, Jul 5-10, 11-16, 11-24,

AUGUST WILSON’S: THE PIANO LESSON JUL 9 ~ JUL 18 PRICES: $15.00 - $20.00 The New African Grove Theatre Company Theatre in the Square - Alley Stage 11 Whitlock Ave, Marietta TIX: 770-655-4853 www.newafricangrove.com

Galleries & Museums THE ALLURE OF THE AUTOMOBILE APR - JUN 20 PRICES: WWW.HIGH.ORG High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree Street Tix: 404-733-4444 www.high.org

HOT PROPERTY JUL 9 ~ JUL 17 PRICES: $12.50 Polk Street Players St. James Church 161 Church St., Marietta TIX:770-218-9669 www.stjamesmarietta.com/Polk.

St.Players/Main.html

WHEN THE GOLD BLOOMS: INDIAN JEWELRY FROM THE SUSAN L. BENINGSON COLLECTION CURRENTLY - JUL 11 PRICES: $6.00 - $8.00 Michael C. Carlos Museum 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atl. 30322 Tix: 404-727-4282 www.carlos.emory.edu

KING LEAR JUL 8 ~ AUG 7 PRICES: $0.00 Georgia Shakespeare Conant Performing Arts Center Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-264-0020 www.gashakespeare.org

Kids Shows HANSEL AND GRETEL JUN 26 ~ JUL 3 PRICES: $16.00 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-881-5132 www.puppet.org

LOVE, SEX AND THE IRS JUL 30 ~ AUG 28 PRICES: $15.12 - $19.26 The Rosewater Theatre - Cabaret Stage 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell TIX: 770-640-5500 www.rosewatertheatre.com

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shows PETER PAN AND WENDY JUL 16 ~ JUL 18 PRICES: $15.00 Lionheart Theatre Company Norcross Cultural Arts Center 10 Britt Avenue, Norcross TIX: 678-938-8518 www.lionhearttheatre.org

PYLER TERRY’S “THE DEAD HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA” JUL 29 - NOV 3 PRICES: $60.00 -$62.50 Agatha’s - A Taste of Mystery 161 Peachtree Center Ave. 30303 Tix: 404-584-2211 www.agathas.com

RELATIVELY SPEAKING JUL 9 ~ AUG 1 PRICES: $15.12 - $19.26 The Rosewater Theatre - Rendevous Stage 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell Box Office: 770-640-5500 www.rosewatertheatre.com

YOUTH CREATES 2010 JUL 30 ~ JUL 31 PRICES: $0.00 7 Stages Mainstage 1105 Euclid Ave, Atlanta Box Office: 404-523-7647 www.7stages.org

NAME OF SHOW: SHAKESPEARE’S R&J JUL 16 - 25 PRICES: $10.00 - $15.00 Serenbe Playhouse Serenbe Courtyard Stage 9550 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills TIX: 770-463-1110 www.serenbeplayhouse.com SHAKIN’ THE MESS OUTTA MISERY JUL 2 ~ AUG 22 PRICES: $21.00 - $33.00 Horizon Theatre Company 1083 Austin Ave, Atlanta TIX: 404-584-7450 x100 www.horizontheatre.com

Dance THE LAND, THE SEA, AND THE CREATIONIST JUL 23 ~ JUL 24 PRICES: $25.00 - $35.00 Project 7 Contemporary Dance Company 14th Street Playhouse - Mainstage 173 14th Street NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-4738 www.project7dance.com MOJAH CONFERENCE JUL 19TH - JUL 25TH PRICES:$12.00 - $15.00 Total Dance Company Total Dance Studio 3201 M.L. King Jr. Drive, TIX: 404-745-9699 www.dancicalproductions.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE POP! JUL 8-10 PRICES: $10.00 -$20.00 SIDEWAYS Contemporary Dance Company 7 Stages Theater 1105 Euclid Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307 Tix:: 404-255-5171 www.sidewaysdance.com

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE: THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES JUL 9 ~ JUL 10 PRICES: $15.00 - $40.00 Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-320-1030 www.agmchorus.org ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION JUL 1 ONLY PRICES: $27.00 - $59.00 THE WIZARD OF OZ JUL 14 ONLY PRICES: $27.00 - $59.00 PLANET EARTH JUL 16 ONLY PRICES: $27.00 - $59.00 BRDWAY ROCKS JUL 23 ONLY PRICES: $27.00 - $59.00 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

Music Theatre ANNIE JUL 9 ~ AUG 1 PRICES: $0.00 The Legacy Theatre 1175 Senoia Rd, Tyrone TIX: 404-895-1473 www.thelegacytheatre.org COMPANY JUL 16 ~ AUG 8 PRICES: $12.00 - $24.00 Stage Door Players North DeKalb Cultural Center 5339 ChambleeDunwoody Rd, Dunwoody TIX: 770-396-1726 www.stagedoorplayers.net

LIZA MINNELLI WITH THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JUL 2 ONLY PRICES: $25.00 - $89.00 SERJ TANKIAN - ELECT THE DEAD SYMPHONY WITH THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JUL 9 ONLY PRICES: $25.00 - $49.00 QUEEN, A ROCK AND SYMPHONIC SPECTACULAR WITH THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JUL 31 ONLY PRICES: $20.00 - $79.00 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chastain Park Amphitheatre 4469 Sella Drive NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR JUL 8 ~ JUL 31 PRICES: $8.56 Kudzu Playhouse Stage 2 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell TIX: 770-594-1020 www.kudzuplayhouse.org HAIRSPRAY JUL 23 ~ AUG 8 PRICES: $38.55 Atlanta Lyric Theatre The Strand Theatre 117 North Park Square, Marietta TIX: 404-377-9948 www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

Festivals

HAMLET! THE MUSICAL JUL 9 ~ AUG 8 PRICES: $13.00 - $35.00 The New American Shakespeare Tavern 499 Peachtree Street, Atlanta TIX: 404-874-5299 www.shakespearetavern.com/

NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL JUL 14 - 18 PRICES: FREE EVENTS AND TICKETED EVENTS, VISIT WWW.NBAF.ORG FOR PRICES. NBAF Various Venues (Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta Symphony Hall, Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University and others) Tix: 404.733.5000 www.nbaf.org

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT JUL 16 ~ JUL 18 PRICES: $15.00 - $20.00 Act 3 Productions Act 3 Playhouse 6385-R Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs TIX: 770-241-1905

BRAZIL FEST AT THE NBAF: BRAZIL Y AMERICA CONCERT FEATURING IVAN LINS JUL 15 PRICES: $25.00 - $75.00 2010 Legends Celebration: To Curtis Mayfield with Love JUL 16 PRICES: $25.00 - $65.00 National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree Tix: 404-733-5000 www.nbaf.org

Concert ON THE LIGHTSIDE - RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN FAVORITES JUL 24 ONLY PRICES: $25.00 Capitol City Opera Callanwolde Fine Arts Center 980 Briarcliff Rd, NE, TIX: 678-301-8013 www.ccityopera.org

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shows BODY AND SOUL JUL 14 PRICES: $25.00 - $45.00 PHILADANCO JUL 15 8 PM & JUL 17 2 PM PRICES: $25.00 - $35.00 National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University 80 Forsyth St., NW Tix: 404-733-5000 www.nbaf.org NBAF GALA: A GATHERING OF COLORS JUL 17 PRICES: $300/PERSON OR $3000/TABLE OF 10 National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) 200 Peachtree (newly restored Macy’s building) 200 Peachtree Tix: 404.730.6369 www.nbaf.org NBAF AT CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK featuring Brazil Fest opening with Olodum; Lizz Wright, Roy Ayers, and more on the Main Stage; the Children’s Education Village and more JULY 15 - 18 PRICES: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) Centennial Olympic Park www.nbaf.org

Kids Shows EVERYBODY LOVES PIRATES JUL 24 ~ AUG 1 PRICES: $16.00 BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND OTHER STUFF JUL 10 ~ JUL 18 PRICES: $16.00 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-881-5132 www.puppet.org THE LEGEND OF THE SWORD IN THE STONE JUL 20 ~ AUG 7 PRICES: $0.00 Georgia Shakespeare Conant Performing Arts Center Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-264-0020 www.gashakespeare.org

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES AUG 28 ~ SEP 26 PRICES: $8.56 Kudzu Playhouse Stage 2 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell TIX: 770-594-1020 www.kudzuplayhouse.org BECKY SHAW AUG 26 ~ SEP 25 PRICES: $20.00 - $40.00 Actor’s Express King Plow Arts Center 887 W Marietta St, Suite J-107 TIX: 404-607-SHOW www.actors-express.com THE GRADUATE AUG 12- 29 PRICES: $15.00 - $20.00 Gypsy Theatre Company The Cumming Playhouse101 School Street, Cumming TIX: 770-781-9178 www.PlayhouseCumming.com or www.GypsyTheatreCompany.Biz MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M STILL IN THERAPY AUG 5 ~ AUG 15 PRICES: $0.00 Center Theatre at the MJCCA Morris & Rae Frank Theatre 5342 Tilly Mill Rd, Dunwoody TIX: 678-812-4002 www.CenterTheatreAtlanta.org

Music Theatre THE SOUND OF MUSIC AUG 24 ~ AUG 29 PRICES: $25.00 - $100.00 Theater of the Stars Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-252-8960 www.theaterofthestars.com

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August

SHEN YUN AUGUST 21 2PM & 8PM PRICES: $60.00 - $220.00 New Times Culture and education Center Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta TIX: 1-800-745-3000 www.ATLshow.com or www.

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Theatre

Concert

A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES AUG 11 ~ AUG 29 PRICES: $0.00 Theatrical Outfit Balzer Theatre ~ Theatrical Outfit 84 Luckie Street, Atlanta TIX: 678-528-1500 www.theatricaloutfit.org

DISNEY IN CONCERT – MAGICAL MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES AUG 7 ONLY PRICES: $27.00 - $59.00 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta TIX: 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

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Summer shows Museums & Galleries DALI: THE LATE WORK AUG 7~ JAN 9 PRICES: $18.00 High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404 -733-4444 (HIGH) www.high.org

Gala & Fundraisers

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The Canopy Walk, Edible Garden and Cascades Garden are now open at the most beautiful spot in Atlanta.

SAVE THE DATE: STRING FLING GALA SEP 11 @ 6:30 PM Center for Puppetry Arts J.W. Marriott Buckhead, Atlanta, Ga TIX: 404-881-5118 www.puppett.org

Kids Shows RUMPLESTILSKIN AUG 7 ~ SEP 11 PRICES: $16.00 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring Street NW, TIX: 404-873-3391 www.puppet.org

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