Atlanta ShowGuide Summer 2023

Summer 2023

ALLIANCE THEATRE’S 55TH SEASON PACKAGES AVAILABLE

SPOTLIGHTS AND PERFORMANCE GUIDE AND SO MUCH MORE INSIDE!

CO NT E N T S 4 The Atlanta Opera

Brings Opera Anywhere!

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55th Season Packages Available

8 The Rialto Center’s 2023/24 Series Season, Holding the Light

10 Subscribe for Savings

at Roswell Cultural Arts

12 Life is a Cabaret

at Alabama Shakespeare Festival

14 ArtsKSU Announces 2023-2024 Season Plus Summer Events

16 The Historic Holly Theatre

Presents: A Season for Dreamers

18 Voices of Note

Presents “Everything Old is New Again”

20 Three Atlanta Dance Luminaries Honored by Dance/USA

22 City Springs Theatre Company

brings the Mega-hit Jersey Boys to North Atlanta for Summer 2024!

Ballet Presents Coco Chanel: 24 Atlanta The Life of a Fashion Icon is Where to Be Cool 26 Decatur this Summer!

28 Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights 35 Atlanta ShowGuide Performance Guide 43 Atlanta ShowGuide Venues On the Cover: The cast of the Alliance Theatre’s world premiere musical, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

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The Atlanta Opera Brings Opera Anywhere!

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ign up for The Atlanta Opera Film Studio channel and binge watch great opera through your favorite streaming service for free! Just like Netflix or Disney+, the Atlanta Opera has its own online channel. However, unlike those channels, The Atlanta Opera Film Studio offers great content at no charge.

The channel is stuffed with video treats including interviews with performers and the creative team members, charming character profiles, 5-minute summaries of operas (both new and traditional), selected aria performances, and best of all… free, full-length opera performances by The Atlanta Opera.

“The Opera’s Film Studio is for someone who’s simply curious about opera as much as for someone who really loves it already,” says Tomer Zvulun, Atlanta Opera’s Carl W. Knobloch General & Artistic Director. “Our Film Studio productions capture the full stage view, but also the close-up details of the singers that carry the deeper emotions of a performance.”

Six livestream replays will be available on the free service, plus the cinematic film version of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, with more features to come. The free

livestream replays include Bluebeard’s Castle by Béla Bartók, Madama Butterfly

by Giacomo Puccini, Don Giovanni by W.A. Mozart, The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini, The Anonymous Lover by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and Das Rheingold by Richard Wager.

The upgraded premium service for this channel includes even more full-length operas to watch. At $5 per month, you unlock additional titles of fully produced cinematic operas in HD. Those titles include Julius Caesar by George Frideric Handel, The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan, and creatively staged pandemicera productions of Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht, the intensely moving chamber opera The Kaiser of Atlantis that was created in a Nazi concentration camp

by Victor Ullman, and a sizzlingly creative adaptation of Bizet’s Carmen titled The Threepenny Carmen.

Search for “The Atlanta Opera” when you are logged into any of these services: ROKU, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, or Apple TV or link from The Atlanta Opera website for easy access. www.stream.atlantaopera.org

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GET YOUR TICKETS NOW SEP 15–OCT 1 The iconic Stephen King thriller, theatrically adapted as a riveting opera.

Co-production with THE ATLANTA OPERA

AUG 16–SEP 17

Composer PAUL MORAVEC Librettist MARK CAMPBELL Stage Direction by BRIAN STAUFENBIEL

Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

A heartfelt and humorous look at how identity gets lost in translation.

By SANAZ TOOSSI Directed by SHADI GHAHERI

NOV 11–DEC 24 One of Atlanta’s most treasured holiday traditions.

PRESENTED BY

By CHARLES DICKENS Adapted by DAVID H. BELL Directed by LEORA MORRIS

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

Packages Available for the Alliance Theatre’s 55th Season

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tlanta’s nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre will feature award-winning plays, exciting world premieres, a blockbuster musical, and groundbreaking works developed for youth and families for its 55th season.

Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition.

• FAT HAM (April 3 – May 12, 2024) — The deliciously funny, Pulitzer Prize-winning new play, which reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Hamlet.

ON THE COCA-COLA STAGE: • THE SHINING (September 15 – October 1, 2023) — The Alliance Theatre and The Atlanta Opera present Stephen King’s iconic, supernatural tale of possession and murder.

• A TALE OF TWO CITIES (February 21 – March 17, 2024) — This radical reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of the French.

• THE PREACHER’S WIFE (May 11 – June 9, 2024) — Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, THE PREACHER’S WIFE is a stirring new musical about the power of hope.

ON THE HERTZ STAGE: • ENGLISH (August 16 – September 17, 2024) — A heartfelt and humorous play awarded the 2023 Obie for Best New Play.

• FURLOUGH’S PARADISE (January 31 – March 3, 2024) — A poignant new play examining the dynamics that shape our lives and lead us to where we make our home. The 20th winner of the

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YOUTH & FAMILY SERIES: • THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY (July 1-23, 2023) — Inspired by the hilarious book by author & illustrator Oliver Jeffers.

• INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT TALE (October 14 – December 23, 2023) — 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, 2023 – January 7, 2024.

• A CHRISTMAS CAROL (November 11 – December 24, 2023) — The Alliance Theatre’s beloved production, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, returns to The Coca-Cola Stage with its stunning new adaptation, featuring a brilliantly reimagined set design and striking new costumes.

Tickets and season membership packages are available now. The Alliance is located at 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. For more information, call 404-733-4600 or visit alliancetheatre.org.

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Holding the Light

The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University presents its 2023-24 Rialto Series Season

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quote by an unknown sage — “This, my dear, is the greatest challenge of being alive: To witness the injustice of this world, and not allow it to consume our light.” — is the impetus for the theme for the Rialto Center for the Arts’ 2023-24 season, Holding the Light.

“The long success of the Rialto Center is based on the foundation of Holding the Light,” explains executive director Lee Foster, “The arts, as a beacon of life, inspiring encouragement for our Atlanta community.”

The Rialto invites audiences to experience the unifying power of holding their own light through the enriching presentations offered this season, including: • Grammy Award-winning band, Ranky Tanky (a Gullah phrase for “get funky”) and special guest, Grammy Award-winning R&B/Jazz/Pop vocalist, Ms. Lisa Fischer, perform together, Saturday, October 14.

• The Queen’s Cartoonists bring animated fun from over 100 years of classic cartoons synchronized with live music and comedy, Saturday, November 11.

• The 26th Annual Holiday Gala presented by the Georgia State School of Music features talented student musicians performing holiday classics to contemporary works, Sunday, December 3.

• Take 6, the most awarded a cappella group in history (including eight Grammy Awards from 19 nominations), bring their

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intoxicating brew of Gospel, Jazz R&B and Pop, Saturday, January 27.

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/ producer Peabo Bryson presents an evening of enchanting love songs in celebration of Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 10.

The King’s Singers, the gold standard of a cappella with their unrivaled technique, versatility and skill in performance, and consummate musicianship perform, Sunday, February 25.

Parsons Dance, the internationallyrenowned contemporary dance company, Sunday, March 10.

Jumaane Smith, acclaimed jazz trumpeter, vocalist and composer presents “Louis!

Louis! Louis!” Saturday, March 23.

Afro-Cuban superstars pianist Harold Lopez Nussa and batá drummer Pedrito Martinez perform separate shows, Saturday, April 6.

The Georgia State Opera Theater presents the beloved opera, “Carmen,” by Georges Bizet, Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14.

Legendary jazz trombonist, Marshall Gilkes, performing with the Georgia State Jazz Band, closes the season, Friday, April 19.

Free parking is provided for Rialto Series shows at the 100 Peachtree Parking Garage.

Tickets are available at Rialto.GSU.edu.

September 15–17, 2023

Magic, forbidden love and heartbreak, set in the mist-shrouded Scottish Highlands.

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oswell Cultural Arts has announced the line-up for our 2023-2024 season, including Center Stage and Center Stage Family Series. These events, presented by City of Roswell’s Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department, offer an eclectic mix of professional quality programming from award-winning national and local talent. Subscriptions for many of our events are the best way to save money on admission and to minimize ticket fees. Reach out to our staff for more information about subscriber perks and special subscriber events happening throughout the year, including awesome deals, special messaging, artist receptions, and private events.

Our popular Summer Puppet Series is back! The series runs June 20 through July 22. Each week, the puppet shows will take place Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., with matinee performances on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. Come and see the top puppeteers from all over the US, bringing Cinderella their artistry and entertainment for youth and families to Roswell. Passes are available for the entire series!

This summer we launch our

first-ever Performer Spotlight Series for adults, featuring some of the finest local talent in the southeast. What better way to spend a hot Georgia summer than with three cool local artists ready to shake the rafters at Roswell Cultural Arts Center?

Individual tickets for these shows are $20 General Admission, but a subscription bundle gets you all three for only $15 each.

The popular Center Stage Series features four concerts in a variety of styles, from jazz to country. All concerts in this season’s series present familiar music presented in new and exciting ways.

Season subscriptions for all four shows are on sale for $100 per person. Individual show tickets will become available August 1, 2023 for $32.50 per person, or $29.25 for Seniors, Students, and Military.

The Center Stage Family Series brings innovative programs for youth and family audiences that expand the reach of the popular and long standing Summer and Winter Puppet Series. Season Subscriptions for this series are $40 for all four shows. Individual tickets go on sale August 1 for $12, with children two and under free!

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Life is a Cabaret at Alabama Shakespeare Festival This Summer

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Summer will sizzle at Alabama Shakespeare Festival when Cabaret takes over the Festival Stage July 6 – August 6, 2023.

From John Kander and Fred Ebb — the creators of Chicago — comes one of the most famous American musicals of all time.

Cabaret takes us to 1929 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age as the Nazis are ascending to power. This groundbreaking musical focuses on the nightlife at the seedy underground Kit Kat Club and revolves around American writer Clifford Bradshaw and the English cabaret performer Sally Bowles.

Based on the writings of Christopher Isherwood and winner of Tony Awards and Oscars, Cabaret will offer audiences a theatrical experience unlike anything they’ve ever witnessed.

Tickets for Cabaret start at $25, and limited, special VIP Kit Kat Club table seating with champagne is $75.

Cabaret contains mature themes and is recommended for ages 17 and older.

For complete show guidelines, visit ASF.net/show-guidelines. “Come to the Cabaret, old Chum. Life is a Cabaret!”

And stay tuned for ASF’s 2023-2024 season announcement this summer. We have an exciting slate of beloved favorites and new theatrical journeys scheduled for Season 52, and we can’t wait to share the lineup with you!

Atlanta ShowGuide readers can receive a 15% discount (on zones A, B, or C only) with promo code ATLSHOWGUIDE. 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. 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!

INFORMATION AND TICKETS https://asf.net https://asf.net/cabaret-51 https://tickets.asf.net/overview/14062 https://asf.net/show-guidelines

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ArtsKSU Announces 2023-2024 Season Plus Summer Events

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he 2023-2024 Season for Kennesaw State University’s College of the Arts once again expands the boundaries of knowledge, possibility, and imagination. This remarkable season, on sale July 1, is made possible through a dynamic collaboration with the School of Art and Design, Department of Dance, Bailey School of Music, and Department of Theatre and Performance Studies.

From captivating student performances and exhibitions to professional faculty and guest artist presentations, the 2023-2024 ArtsKSU Season demonstrates KSU’s ongoing commitment to student discovery, diverse perspectives, innovative scholarship, and artistic excellence. A few events will also be offered this summer.

Windgate artists in residence at the School of Art and Design will exhibit their works this summer at the Zuckerman Museum of Art, June 6 through July 29. A free opening reception will be held June 29 from 5-7:30 p.m. Artists featured are Donté Hayes (Fall 2022) and Jamele Wright, Sr. (Spring 2023). This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Museum; a special exhibition, Reflections: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future, Ten Years of the

Zuckerman Museum of Art, is planned for early 2024.

Reading over the summer has always been a favorite pastime, but eating the books is a new twist. The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies will host the Alliance Theatre in its production of The Incredible Book Eating Boy, July 1-July 23. Inspired by children’s book author Oliver Jeffers’ hilarious book, the musical celebrates the joy of reading and the insatiable appetite for knowledge.

The Department of Dance welcomes international choreographers Nicola Wills (Australia) and Lior Lazarof (Israel) for the Eleo Pomare-Glenn Conner Choreographic Residency this summer. These new choreographic voices will create two world premieres to open the KSU Dance performance season in Double Exposure, August 25-26.

The Bailey School of Music welcomes Imani Winds September 29. Celebrating over two decades of music making, the twice Grammy-nominated ensemble has led a revolution and an evolution of the wind quintet through dynamic playing, adventurous programming, and imaginative collaborations.

View the schedule, buy tickets and more: ArtsKSU.com. The 2023-2024 season will be available July 1, 2023.

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The Historic Holly Theatre Presents: A Season for Dreamers

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he Holly Theatre in Dahlonega is looking forward to their 20232024 theatrical season, which also marks their 30th anniversary season of performances. The Holly will continue to showcase regional talent in their upcoming mainstage season entitled, “A Season for Dreamers”, beginning in September 2023.

Artistic Director Taylor Jarrard has worked with her committee to choose shows that will remind us that everyone has a dream, whether it is big or small in size.

Their season will open with The Music Man, where we meet Harold Hill, a con man who finds himself falling in love with the straight-laced town librarian, Marian. The Holly continues their yearly tradition of a Christmas-themed show with a production of Elf the Musical, based on the beloved holiday film. Visit the theatre in February for a production of Twelfth The Spitfire Grill Night, a Shakespearean love story with a pirate twist. Following their winter play, you can venture to the Holly in April and May to see Bonnie & Clyde, a racy and compelling musical about Amer-

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ica’s most notorious bank robbers, opening in April. The season will come to a close in the Summer of 2024 with a production of The Wizard of Oz, a show that is beloved to patrons of all ages, with an updated cirque theme fit for a spectacular performance.

The Holly Theatre always strives to provide children with opportunities to learn and perform, which will be showcased in their fall 2023 production of The Snow Queen and a production of A Year With Frog and Toad in March of 2024. As always, a summer full of camps is open to performers of all ages, starting as early as age 3. Summer programming will be announced in early 2024.

The historic Holly Theatre remains a staple in the North Georgia community.

The beautiful and relaxed atmosphere of the Holly, with no seat more than 70 feet from the stage, offers an intimate and inviting setting for guests to relax and escape through the magic of theater.

(For show and ticket information go to hollytheater.com or call 706-530-5162.)

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Voices of Note Presents “Everything Old is New Again” A Fresh Take on Broadway Classics Expands to Gwinnett County Saturday, August 12, at The Lawrenceville Arts Center, Home of Aurora Theatre

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the production creates a captivating juxtaposition that brings together the richness of history and the vibrancy of modern theater. It’s a journey through time and genres, seamlessly woven together by the remarkable talent of the Voices of Note ensemble.

Please note that due to the mature content, “Everything Old Is New Again” is intended for adult audiences only.

The show pushes boundaries and explores themes that may not be suitable for children. However, this production is a must-see for those who appreciate thought-provoking and daring performances.

Mark your calendars for August 12, 2023, and choose between the 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. showtime. General admission tickets are priced at $30.00, while VIP tickets, which include alcoholic refreshments, are available for $50.00. Discounts are also offered for students, seniors, and military veterans at $20.00 per ticket.

Get your tickets now at https:// my.lvilleartscenter.com/overview/ everything-old, or by calling the box office at 678-226-6222.

repare to be dazzled and entertained as Voices of Note expands to Gwinnett County for their latest production, “Everything Old Is New Again” at the Lawrenceville Arts Center, home of Aurora Theatre, where this extraordinary event will be held. The Lawrenceville Arts Center is located at 125 Clayton Street, Lawrenceville GA 30046. The venue offers a perfect setting for an evening of enchantment and excitement.

This bold and innovative Broadway revue-style show breathes new life into classic works, offering audiences a unique and unforgettable experience. With a talented ensemble drawn from the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus and Atlanta Women’s Chorus, this production promises to be a theatrical event like no other.

The show takes familiar tunes and infuses them with a saucy and contemporary twist, inviting audiences to see these beloved classics in an entirely new light. Prepare to have your expectations shattered as the performers push boundaries and challenge convention, all while paying tribute to the timeless appeal of these iconic songs.

By blending the old and the new,

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

July 6-30, 2023

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) August 9-September 3, 2023 Food & drinks available before every show!

ShakespeareTavern.com Four blocks south of The Fabulous Fox

Three Atlanta Dance Luminaries Honored

by Dance/USA

Nena Y. Gilreath and Waverly T. Lucas

By Julie Herron Carson

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very year, the nation’s dance community comes together for an inspiring and invigorating national conference, and a highlight of the gathering will be the recognition of individuals who have made indelible marks on the dance profession. This June, the Dance/USA Conference will be held in Atlanta, and three of the honorees are long-time Atlanta Dance Luminaries: Nena Y. Gilreath, Waverly T. Lucas II and Douglas Scott. They, along with Virginia Johnson and Judy Tyrus, will be celebrated for their lasting impact on the national dance “ecosystem”.

Atlanta has long been a center of dance, but without the vision, commitment and passion of the three honorees, the local and regional dance landscape would look very different. Through their own performing careers, and by founding and directing nationallyknown dance companies, they have created dance opportunities for the traditionally underserved, including people of color and those of varying physical abilities.

Married dance professionals Nena Y. Gilreath and

Waverly T. Lucas formed the professional ballet company Ballethnic in Atlanta over 30 years ago to create visibility for Black and Brown Dancers. From the beginning, Gilreath and Lucas focused on increasing equity in mainstream ballet by providing professional-level training and performance opportunities. The company is known for its original productions, blending ballet with African dance concepts, and for its highquality dance training through the Academy of Dance, Youth Ensemble and Danseur Development Project. www.ballethnic.org Douglas Scott, founder and artistic director of Full Radius Dance, has redefined the boundaries of dance by bringing together disabled and nondisabled dancers through performances, education and advocacy. His professional modern dance company, Full Radius Dance, integrates dance movement with wheelchairs, resulting in dynamic and exhilarating dance performances. Scott first began exploring physical movement integration through a partnership with VSA of Georgia, Shepherd Center and Special Audiences. As he taught people with physical disabilities, he began creating an inclusive and challenging modern dance technique for all physical abilities.

Today, his work is known for its distinct style, artistry and inclusiveness.

In addition to his work as a performer and choreographer, Scott is the founder of the Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival. www.fullradiusdance.org

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City Springs Theatre Company brings the Mega-hit Jersey Boys to North Atlanta for Summer 2024!

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he popular Sandy Springs-based City Springs Theatre Company has announced that it will follow its upcoming sixth season with a special engagement of the international hit musical Jersey Boys! “This is a show that we’ve had our eye on since our formation back in 2017,” says CSTC Executive Director Natalie DeLancey, “and we’re thrilled to finally bring this enormous, crowdpleasing, jukebox musical hit to our audiences in North Atlanta.”

Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony® and Olivier Awards®, the musical tells the behind-the-scenes story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, as the group works their way up from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom.

Following on the heels of acclaimed, recent productions of Monty Python’s Spamalot and Cats, the announcement of Jersey Boys is a mammoth win for

City Springs Theatre Company, and is a must-see for fans of both musicals and of live music. With chart-topping, enduring hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “Oh What a Night,” Jersey Boys may be the ultimate, multi-generational jukebox musical. Since its Broadway premiere in 2005, the show has been seen onstage in The Netherlands, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Dubai, and even in China, making it a true International phenomenon.

CSTC’s sixth season kicks off this October with Fiddler on the Roof, followed by productions of White Christmas, Beauty and the Beast and Legally Blonde, with Jersey Boys as a special addon. Subscribers do get first chance at securing their tickets for Jersey Boys at a special subscriber-only discount.

Complete information is available at CitySpringsTheatre.com/subscribe.

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Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon February 9-11, 2024 Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, North American Premiere

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aunched in Hong Kong to rave reviews and sell-out crowds, Atlanta Ballet will present the North American premiere of Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon from February 9 to 11, 2024, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Acclaimed Belgian-Colombian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s original full-length narrative ballet will delve into the complex life of one of the 20th century’s most intriguing iconoclasts.

The woman who launched a global fashion empire, Coco Chanel redefined the world of fashion, and more than a century later her legacy continues. That legacy is defined in part by Chanel’s brilliant designs, shrewd business acumen, and glamorous lifestyle; it is also defined by controversy and opportunism in her rise to the top.

Through Ochoa’s wide range of dance training and acclaim for depicting modern narrative scenes in abstract and concise movements, she portrays Chanel’s life and polarizing reputation through ballet. “I am interested in telling stories about strong historical women,” said Ochoa. “Behind the surface of a strong woman, there is always a hidden emotional story full of hardships

and flaws.”

Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon will portray the essence of Coco Chanel’s life, highlighting her innovation in fashion, rise from poverty, and colorful love affairs in an almost mythical rags-to-riches and often complicated story, complete with theatrical effects, stunning stage designs — staircases, mannequins, workshop tables ­— and exquisite costumes featuring the infamous sleek hats, bouclé jackets and pearls.

The North American premiere brings together an award-winning creative team, with artistic collaboration by Nancy Meckler, set and costume design by Jérôme Kaplan, and original score by Peter Salem.

Described by the Hong Kong Economic Journal as ‘’an excellent creation; thoughtful and original, deeply expressionistic and theatrical,” you will not want to miss this opportunity to see Atlanta Ballet bring Chanel’s glamorous yet turbulent story to life.

Tickets on sale now at atlantaballet.com.

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ead to Decatur for dinner, drinks, and treats before showtime or anytime!

Or, make it a staycation at our upscale hotels near the downtown square.

Destination Dining Congratulations to the owner of Decatur’s The Deer and the Dove, Terry Koval, named Best Chef in the Southeast by the James Beard Foundation. Other restaurants with chef-driven menus and outstanding cocktails include No. 246, Chai Pani, Boho115, The White Bull, Café Alsace, and Leon’s Full Service, all right downtown. Visit Kimball House in the old train depot. In Oakhurst, try Tortuga y Chango, Wahoo!, or Paolino.

Treat your sweet tooth to gelato from Cremalosa or crave-worthy cupcakes from Diamond Dust. Or drop into Cereal Lab for a sugar-fueled trip down memory lane.

Browse Around the Square USA Today says Decatur has one of the 10 best public squares in the U.S. See for yourself and drop in to browse (and buy) at Squash Blossom (women’s fashion), Sq/Ft (whimsical wares), Wild Oats and Billy Goats (folk and fine art), Little Shop of Stories (books for all ages) and Worthmore Jewelers.

Around the corner find Olive Branch (organic beauty products), HomeGrown (local arts and crafts), and Kismet (fine jewelry).

Pan-African Festival Music! Music! Music!

Enjoy a family-friendly “Summer Covers” concert on the last Friday of every month on the square. Hear world-class musicians and up-and-coming locals perform at Eddie’s Attic, a cozy music venue with a rooftop pub. Hear live music on special nights at Ponko Chicken, The Marlay House, and Farm Burger.

Decatur Loves Festivals Check Decatur’s listing for details about our BeeCatur Pollinator festival on June 24, parade and fireworks on July 4, and the Pan African Festival in August. Placita Latina returns in September, followed by the Book As Art exhibit, and the SUDS craft beer festival.

Make it a Stay Book a room at the Hampton Inn and Suites or the Marriott Courtyard Decatur.

Both are just steps away from the square.

Start the morning with breakfast or brunch a short stroll from your hotel.

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

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OCT 26 – NOV 11, 2022 Out Front Theatre Company

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS SUMMER Actor’s Express, Inspiring Live Theatre that Challenges and Reflects Actor’s Express inspires people to question themselves, their communities and the world by creating live theatre in an inclusive space designed to challenge conventional thinking and reflect contemporary human experiences. Through eclectic programming, a bold approach to production and a robust commitment to social accountability, AE encourages audiences and artists to share a journey of adventure, becoming brave change-makers in a world that is spinning into a new era.Actor’s Express leans into its commitment to the future of our field by nurturing the next generation of artists through rigorous training, and by developing and producing new work. Visit www.actors-express.com for tickets.

Book a table at Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s Kit Kat Club this summer for the alluring, seductive Cabaret.

One of the most famous American musicals of all time — from the creators of Chicago — Cabaret takes us to 1929 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age as the Nazis are ascending to power. This groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical focuses on the nightlife at the seedy underground Kit Kat Club and revolves around American writer Clifford Bradshaw and the English cabaret performer Sally Bowles. Tickets start at $25, and VIP table seating with champagne is $75. For more details, visit ASF.net.

The Alliance’s 2023-24 season features musicals, award-winners, and world premieres.

The 55th season of the Alliance Theatre features award-winning plays, exciting world premieres, and a blockbuster musical.

Following the remounting of the Alliance’s THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY at

Kennesaw State University July 1 – 23, 2023, the Alliance will produce the Atlanta premiere of the Off-Broadway hit, ENGLISH, the 2023 Obie for Best New Play, August 16 – September 17, 2023. The Alliance Theatre and The Atlanta Opera will also collaborate to produce Stephen King’s iconic thriller, THE SHINING, theatrically adapted as a riveting opera with limited engagement on The Coca-Cola Stage, September 15 – October 1, 2023. For more information, visit www.alliancetheatre.org.

KSU Windgate Artists in Residence Exhibition now through July 29 Kennesaw State University’s Zuckerman Museum of Art is pleased to present the work of artists Donté Hayes, (fall 2022 Windgate artist in residence), and Jamele Wright, Sr. (spring 2023 Windgate artist-inresidence) at the School of Art and Design.

Additionally, one artwork from each artist will become part of the Zuckerman Museum of Art’s permanent collection and will be utilized as a teaching tool to further learning engagement and cultural enrichment opportunities across the KSU campus.

Curated by Cynthia Nourse Thompson, the exhibition is open now through July 29; admission is free. artsksu.com

La Sylphide by Atlanta Ballet March 15-17, 2024 Choreography August Bournonville Staged by Johan Kobborg Atlanta Ballet opens its 2023|2024 season with one of the oldest surviving classical masterpieces, August Bournonville’s La Sylphide, a work of ethereal beauty and an enrapturing classical love story that will pull at the heartstrings.

Audiences will be captivated by this romantic tale of unattainable love set in the mist-shrouded Scottish Highlands, a land of mystery and enchantment. The famously specific Bournonville style provides joyful high points in the tragic story of a Scottish

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nobleman who falls under the spell of a sylph, a fairy-like spirit. He devotes himself to her, but their romance is doomed and a life together an impossible dream.

Tickets on sale now at atlantaballet.com.

12th Annual Atlanta Black Theatre Festival and Creative Arts Conference The 12th annual Atlanta Black Theatre Festival and Creative Arts Conference showcases the talents of African American artists and performers worldwide. The festival features a variety of plays, musicals, films, and an art expo. It provides a platform for artists to share their stories with all audiences while celebrating the community’s rich cultural heritage.

The festival is a vibrant and engaging celebration, bringing people together to celebrate the creativity of Black artists.

Whether you’re a fan of theatre, music, art, or film, the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival

offers something for everyone!

Join us Labor Day Weekend 2023 in Macon, GA. Visit AtlantaBTF.org for details.

The Atlanta Opera’s Biggest Season Yet! The Atlanta Opera’s 202324 season is a marquee selection of blockbuster hits and for the first time both Mainstage and Discoveries series are included, together in one tantalizing subscription super package!

Pick your day series of Mainstage performances and get our criticallyacclaimed Discoveries productions included in the price — Michael Shapiro’s live-topicture Frankenstein and the riveting adaptation of Stephen King’s horror thriller The Shining.

Whether you’re a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the magic, it will be an unforgettable journey. www.AtlantaOpera.org.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS SUMMER The Atlanta Shakespeare Company celebrates the Music of Fire Playwriting contest winners!

Join The Atlanta Shakespeare Company for an all-day festival celebrating the winners of our first ever Music of Fire Playwriting contest!

Playwrights of the global majority from all around the world submitted full-length plays that reimagine Shakespeare’s themes and plots with this year’s festival theme: “...if you prick us, do we not bleed?” The top three winning plays will be brought to life through staged readings, performed by Atlanta Creatives, at the Tavern on July 1, 2023. Together we will look at what it really means to be human and how we interpret that definition for our own purposes. ShakespeareTavern.com

Ballethnic Academy of Dance invites you to spend a summer with us. Ballethnic offers 1-4 weeks of intensive training taught by dance professionals. There is a strong emphasis on dance terminology and dance history, with individualized training in alignment and body posture. Students also receive career guidance and exposure to all aspects of the performing arts. Ballethnic fosters a fun, nurturing environment, and before/after care is provided. Scholarships are available for young men in the Danseur Development program and teens 15 and up on pointe. ballethnic.org

It’s going to be a High Octane Summer at City Springs Performing Arts Center

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Chart-topping saxophonist Dave Koz and friends Candy Dulfer and Eric Darius will headline a high-octane, feelgood summer show, featuring songs from each artist’s catalog, plus material from two previous Koz “Summer Horns” albums, both of which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Current Contemporary Jazz Albums charts.

Koz has racked up an array of honors and achievements: multiple GRAMMY nominations, No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Jazz charts, world tours, performances for U.S. presidents, and more.

Visit citysprings.com/events for information and tickets.

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City Springs Theatre Conservatory students bring the Elvis Presley-centric All Shook Up to the Byers Theatre

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The popular “all-Elvis” musical All Shook Up, comes to the Byers Theatre in a production featuring Atlanta’s most-talented young performers. With commitment to both its students and audiences, the City Springs Theatre Conservatory promises a show that matches the production values of its parent organization, City Springs Theatre Company.

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All Shook Up is directed by Broadway veterans Kristine Reese and Billy Tighe and performs June 29-July 1. Tickets and info at CSTConservatory.com/shook

Decatur is the coolest place to be this summer!

We’re buzzing about our June 24 pollinator festival on the square. For July Fourth our Pied Piper parade returns, followed by a free “Summer Covers” concert on the community bandstand and fabulous fireworks after the sun goes down. The Pan Africa festival returns on Aug. 19, followed

by Placita Latina in September. Check our comprehensive events calendar for the very latest on festivals, live music, trivia nights, farmer markets, and more. Or just stroll and enjoy public art, great restaurants, intriguing shops, and friendly pubs. visitdecaturgeorgia.com Three colors: Turquoise PMS 326, Red-orange PMS 173, Purple PMS 242

Essential Theatre — Giving Georgia Playwrights a Voice Essential Theatre has given Georgia playwrights a voice for over 20 years, producing 40+ World Premieres and helping launch the careers of nation-wide successes like Lauren Gunderson and Topher Payne. The 2023 Essential Play Festival features two world premieres: Matthew Hoffman’s THE MANUSCRIPT, a compelling psychological drama about what we owe to those we’ve lost, recipient of the 2023 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award, and the co-Winner of the 2020 Playwriting Award; THE WISHING PLACE by Beverly Austin, a poetic drama about two families in 1960s rural Georgia, one black and one white, trying to find their path and keep their dreams alive. The Festival runs August 11-September 3 at 7Stages Theatre.

Performance schedule and other details at www.EssentialTheatre.com.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS SUMMER Something for Everyone at The Holly Theatre The Holly Theatre, Dahlonega, is a historic, 300seat community theater featuring smalltown charm and big-town quality. From our current musical productions like Matilda and The Big One-Oh Jr. to an array of cover bands like 80’s Walkmen: New Wave, Alternative, & College Rock from the ’80s, the Holly provides a choice for every taste (Tickets at hollytheater.com). We showcase the vast talents of our Georgia mountains region: old-timey traditions of singin’, fiddlin’, and strummin’ translate into musical experiences that give Broadway a run for its money!

35 Years of The Michael O’Neal Singers

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The Michael O’Neal Singers (MOS) organization launches its 35th concert season with its 19th annual Summer Singers concert, Songs for a Summer Day. The

performance features a community chorus of over 120 voices performing music all celebrating things we love about the summer season. This performance will take place Sunday, July 30 at Roswell UMC in Historic Roswell, Georgia, and will be streamed as well. Composed of a symphonic chorus of 140 auditioned voices, the Kaleidoscope vocal ensemble of 36, and an annual community Summer program, MOS provides a unique opportunity to metropolitan Atlanta and beyond (via the MOS ONLINE program) to experience choral presentations of artistic excellence and programmatic variety.

Visit www.mosingers.com for more information about The Michael O’Neal Singers.

Out Front Theatre Company Announces its 2023-2024 Season Out Front Theatre Company, Georgia’s only LGBTQIA+ theatre, has announced its upcoming season of shows.

The art of award winning Dance Photographer Richard Calmes is available in his latest book.

Visit www.richardcalmes.com for ordering information.

Dancer Avery Ward Cincinnati Ballet Trainee Photo by Richard Calmes

To kick off their milestone eighth season, Out Front will open with the Tony Awardnominated musical, The Prom. The Prom, with book by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and music

by Matthew Sklar, made its world premiere in Atlanta back in 2016, marking this production as a celebratory homecoming.

Rounding out their season is SnowGirls — The Musical by Derek Van Barham and David Cerda; At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen

by Terry Guest; The Gulf by Audrey Celafy; and Psycho Beach Party by Charles Busch.

Season packages and single tickets go on sale July 1 at www.OutFrontTheatre.com

Equitable Dinners Atlanta: Real Talk.

Real Stories. Real Action.

September 17-24, 2023 Online and across Metro Atlanta Join Out of Hand Theater, Fulton County Remembrance Coalition, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights for Equitable Dinners Atlanta September 17-24, 2023! Make meaningful connections with neighbors and strangers, share stories, and be inspired to take positive action to move Atlanta forward. Equitable Dinners Atlanta takes place in homes, places of worship, and community centers. Each event is launched by a short play, shared over a meal, and conversations are led by facilitators. Learn more and register at www.equitabledinners.com

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

The season opens with Grammy Awardwinning band Ranky Tanky (a Gullah phrase for “get funky”). Ranky Tanky combines songs handed down through generations in the Sea Islands with their own original compositions in the Gullah tradition. Special guest, Grammy

Award-winning R&B/Jazz/Pop vocalist, Ms. Lisa Fischer will join the band, and “Good Time” will be had by all, Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 8 p.m.

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

Community Arts Centers like Roswell Cultural Arts Center are the places where people and ideas come together, where the Arts meet life.

In this 2023-2024 season, Roswell Cultural Arts is doubling its investment in live performance and community engagement with expanded programming and a comprehensive line-up of outstanding family entertainment. We have something for everyone happening every week, with major concerts and performances every month. Whether it’s our wildly popular free concert series, Riverside Sounds, or a local artist showcase, we have a seat in the theater or spot on the lawn just for you. www.roswellgov.com/discover-us/ cultural-arts-center

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“Everything Old Is New Again” from Voices of Note “Everything Old Is New Again” is a fresh and bold Broadway revue-style production from Voices of Note that pays tribute to classic works and brings them into a whole new world*. Featuring a stellar ensemble of members from the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus and Atlanta Women’s Chorus, Broadway standards are reimagined with a saucy and contemporary twist, along with songs from contemporary musicals based on ancient works and operas. Come see these age-old classics re-told in a brand-new way that is quite unlike anything you’ve ever seen! www.voicesofnote.org *Adult Content:: Material is intended for mature audiences ONLY. Not recommend for children.

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

KIDS SHOWS OLD MACDONALD’S FARM 7/20-8/13/23 Prices: $22 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL 7/21-30/23 Prices: $18 OnStage Atlanta 3041 N Decatur Rd, Scottdale, GA 30079 TIX: 404-897-1802 onstageatlanta.com ANNIKA’S ELEPHANT 8/17-9/3/23 Prices: $22-$27 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org

MUSICAL THEATRE CITY SPRINGS THEATRE COMPANY FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, WHITE CHRISTMAS, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, LEGALLY BLONDE, JERSEY BOYS Byers Theatre in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: 404-477-4365 www.CitySpringsTheatre.com CHARLIE BROWN’S XXX RATED COUGARS. Saturday Nights @ 9pm Prices: $5 Eagle Atlanta (Upstairs Cabaret) 1492 Piedmont Ave Atlanta GA 30309 TIX: atlantaeagle.com

MATILDA 6/21 -8/6, Fri. & Sat. @ 8 pm, Sun. @ 2 pm Prices:: $15 - $35 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com WICKED 7/5-7/30 Prices: $53-$199 Broadway Atlanta 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta, 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org CABARET 7/6-8/6, 2023 Prices: $25 to $64 Alabama Shakespeare Festival Festival Stage 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 TIX: 334-271-5353 Website: ASF.net THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND 7/7-8/6 Prices: $30-$35 Horizon Theatre Company 1083 Austin Ave NE, Atlanta, 30307 horizontheatre.com HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH 7/20- 8/19 Prices: $20-$40 ($150 VIP tables) Actor’s Express Venue Address: 887 West Marietta St NW Suite J-107, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: 404-607-7469 www.actors-express.com 80’S WALKMEN: NEW WAVE, ALTERNATIVE, & COLLEGE ROCK FROM THE ’80S 8/12 at 8 pm Prices: $33 - $41 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SUMMER THE PRODUCERS 7/21-8/13 Prices: $27.50-$35 School Street Playhouse 101 School Street Cumming, GA 30040 TIX: 770-781-9178 schoolstreetplayhouse.com

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 7/6-7/30 Prices: $26-$46 Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

REAL HOUSEWIVES THE MUSICAL 8/18-9/2 Prices: Tables 2: $60, 4: $100 - $135 Marietta Theatre Company The Alley Stage 11 Anderson Street, Marietta, GA 30060 TIX: 678-664-9343 www.mariettatheatre.com

THE BIG ONE-OH! JR. 6/30-7/2, Fri. & Sat. @ 7 pm, Sun. @ 2 pm Prices: $10 - $14 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL 8/17-9/10 Prices: $32-$44 Aurora Theatre Lawrenceville Arts Center 147 E. Crogran St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 TIX: 678.226.6222 https://www.auroratheatre.com/productions-andprograms/view/beautiful-the-carole-king-musical/

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 7/7-8/9 Prices: $10-$83 Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-6400 alliancetheatre.org THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) 8/9-9/3 Prices: $26-$46 Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

THE ATLANTA OPERA THE SHINING 9/15-10/1/23 at The Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 FRANKENSTEIN 10/28/23 RIGOLETTO 11/4-12/23 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 404-881-8885 www.atlantaopera.org

WILL BURKART 8/8 Prices: $25-$35 7 Stages Theatre 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, 30307 TIX: 404-523-7647 7stages.org 2023 ESSENTIAL THEATRE PLAY FESTIVAL 8/11-9/3 Prices: $23-28 Essential Theatre, Inc 7Stages Theatre Black Box 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: www.EssentialTheatre.com EssentialTheatre.Tix.com

THEATRE TREY KENNEDY 7/1 Prices: $24-$80 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

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

HUNGRY GARDEN AFTER HOURS (18+) 7/6-7/9 Prices: $22-$27 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org

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ALLIANCE THEATRE 2023/2024 SEASON 7/1/23-6/9/24 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4600 www.alliancetheatre.org

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DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS IN SUMMER HORNS 2023 7/14 Prices: $80.25+ Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way TIX: (770) 206-2022 citysprings.com

THE CONCERT - A TRIBUTE TO ABBA 7/11 Prices: $39-$85 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

FEED YOUR SENSES FEATURING PIANIST/ VOCALIST/SONGWRITER ANITA AYSOLA 7/19, 12 PM Prices:FREE Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University (Lobby) 80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-403-6935 rialto.gsu.edu

LITTLE FEAT 7/12 Prices: $39.50-$200 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

SHAKTI 7/25 Prices: $59.50-$149.50 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SUMMER SONGS FOR A SUMMER DAY - THE MICHAEL O’NEAL SUMMER SINGERS 7/30 @3 p.m. Prices: $15-$20 The Michael O’Neal Singers Roswell UMC 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770.594.7974 www.mosingers.com PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC FEATURING GEORGE CLINTON 8/8 Prices: $50-$415 — GLEN HANSARD & MARKÉTA IRGLOVÁ OF THE SWELL SEASON 8/9 Prices: $69-$379 — LYLE LOVETT AND HIS BIG BAND 8/12 Prices: $49.50-$195 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN! 8/12, 3p.m. & 7p.m. Prices: $30.00 Gen. Adm., $50.00 VIP (includes alcoholic refreshments), $20.00 Student/Seniors & Veterans Voices of Note Lawrenceville Arts Center, Aurora Theatre 125 Clayton Street, Lawrenceville GA 30046 TIX: 678-226-6222 https://my.lvilleartscenter.com/overview/everything-old FEED YOUR SENSES FEATURING ALCHEMICAL STRING THEORY 8/16, 12 PM Prices :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

Alliance Theatre, 2022 A Christmas Carol, Photo Greg Mooney

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TONY HINCHCLIFFE 8/26 Prices: 25-135 (VIP) Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

THE MICHAEL O’NEAL SINGERS 23/24 SEASON 10/8/2023; 12/3/2023; 3/10/2024; 5/5/2024 Roswell UMC 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770.594.7974 www.mosingers.com

INTOCABLE 8/31 Prices: $69.50-$129.50 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

DANCE MOJAH DANCE FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE 7/17-7/22 Prices: $500/week; $100 per day; $50/workshop Total Dance/Dancical Productions, Inc. South Fulton Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Road, South Fulton, GA 30331 TIX: 770.256.6400 dancicalproductions.com

ATLANTA MASTER CHORALE, 23 2/4 SEASON 10/13 & 10/14/2023; 12/8, 12/9, & 12/10/2023; 3/15 & 3/16/2024; 5/3 & 5/4/2024 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: 404-727-5050 www.AtlantaMasterChorale.org/concerts

Alexander Chen, Alliance Theatre, 2022 The Incredible Book Eating Boy, photo by Greg Mooney

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SUMMER FESTIVALS, EXHIBITS, WORKSHOPS, & MORE

BALLETHNIC IS BACK! 8/25-8/27 Prices: $41 - $80 (VIP) Ballethnic Dance Company, Inc. Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4600 www.alliancetheatre.org

ARTSKSU 23-24 SEASON Tickets available 7/1/23 www.kennesaw.edu/arts/concerts-events/index.php www.kennesaw.edu Join us at over 100 events at the College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University

LA SYLPHIDE 9/15 – 17/23 Prices: $25 - $142 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 30339 TIX: 800-982-2787 atlantaballet.com

MUSE OF FIRE BIPOC PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL 7/1/23 Prices: $26-$46 Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

Alliance, 2023 Hot Wings King, photo by Greg Mooney

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ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 23/24 SEASON 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 roswellcac.showare.com/ LIFE AND THE AFTERLIFE: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART FROM THE SENUSRET COLLECTION Now thru 8/6/23 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/life-and-afterlife BALLETHNIC ACADEMY OF DANCE Prices: $180-$750 Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Pointe, Pas de Deux, African, Jazz, Modern (Horton), Tap, Ballethnicize, Afro Yoga, Hip Hop, Dance History, Terminology *Adult classes available 2587 Cheney Street East Point, GA 30294 TIX: 404-762-1416 www.ballethnic.org

COMEDY! MUSIC! ART! BEES! THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING FUN HAPPENING IN DECATUR. HERE ARE SOME 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: 6/24: BeeCatur Mini Festival, on the square 7/4: Pied Piper Parade, Summer Covers concert, and Fireworks, downtown Decatur 8/19: Pan Africa Festival, on the square Decatur Farmers Market: Every Wed. and Sat.; Little Shop of Stories: Regular author events; Three Taverns Comedy on Draft: Last Wed. monthly; Eddies Attic: Live ticketed performances.

Info: visitdecaturgeorgia.com decaturartway.com, decaturartsalliance.org 12TH ANNUAL ATLANTA BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL 8/31-9/2/23 Prices: $25-$199 The historic Douglass Theatre 355 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Macon, GA 31201 TIX: https://atlantabtf.org

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