Atlanta ShowGuide Winter 2023

Winter 2023

ATLANTA BALLET BRINGS THE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF COCO CHANEL TO THE STAGE SPOTLIGHTS AND PERFORMANCE GUIDE AND SO MUCH MORE INSIDE!

CO NT E N T S Ballet brings Coco Chanel: 4 Atlanta The Life of a Fashion Icon to the Stage

6 Beauty Brings Baayork Back to Byers!

Theatre Presents an Award8 Alliance Winning Slate of Classics and Originals Yun Brings 5,000 Years of 10 Shen Civilization to Atlanta Master Chorale: The lamps may 12 Atlanta be different, but the light is the same Kicks off 2024 with Exciting 14 ArtsKSU Performances and Events Two Captivating Exhibitions 16 Experience at the Michael C. Carlos Museum University and Actor’s 18 Oglethorpe Express present “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”

20 Decatur is Atlanta’s Dining Destination Romance of “La bohème” 22 Luscious at The Atlanta Opera Puppetry Performances 24 Enchanting to Warm Your Heart!

Shakespeare Festival Brings 26 Alabama ‘Blues in the Night’ to the Octagon Stage Springs Performing Arts Center 28 Sandy Adds Joy and Warmth to Your Winter Center for the Arts Illuminates 30 Rialto with the Brilliance of Holding the Light New South Festival Singers African32 The American Music for Four Decades Michael O’Neal Singers: Engaging, 34 The Educating, and Enriching for 35 Years Historic Holly Theatre Presents: 36 The A Season for Dreamers

38 Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights 47 Atlanta ShowGuide Performance Guide On the Cover: Airi Igarashi & Sergio Masero, Atlanta Ballet’s La Sylphide, photo © Kim Kenney.

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Atlanta Ballet brings the North American Premiere of Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon to the Stage in February

Coco Chanel stage photo

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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 9-11, 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, Fuki Brand complete with theatrical Shocphoto, effects, stunning stage Coco designs — staircases manChanel nequins, 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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Beauty Brings Baayork Back to Byers!

The Broadway legend returns to City Springs Theatre Company

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roadway legend and Tony Awardrecipient Baayork Lee has found herself a creative home in northern Atlanta. The star of Broadway’s original A Chorus Line has helmed productions of South Pacific, A Chorus Line, and Cats, for the Sandy Springs-based City Springs Theatre Company, and now she’s returning for a fourth time to direct and choreograph the stage version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

“It’s a delicate balance, directing a show that your entire audience already knows so well,” says Ms. Lee.. “Audiences have expectations. Little girls in the audience have even bigger expectations!

I think the key is casting the show with talented, original performers, who will each bring something unique to what may at first seem familiar to so many.”

“To call Baayork’s hands ‘more than capable’ is an understatement,” said CSTC’s Executive Director, Natalie DeLancey. “She delivers for us — and for audiences — again and again, working with the performers and the production team to create beautiful, memorable moments on stage.

Patrons have often remarked that they felt

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like they were seeing a show for the first time under her guidance.”

Education is always on Ms. Lee’s mind.

Since 2004, she has been the Executive Artistic Director of the non-profit National Asian Artists Project in New York City.

That organization, which she co-founded, includes a robust educational program based in the Chinatown district.

Down here in Georgia, Lee found a place for City Springs Theatre Conservatory students in her productions of A Chorus Line and Cats, and she will be again giving opportunities to select young performers during Beauty. “The talent the CST’s Conservatory is fostering is pretty remarkable,” said Ms. Lee, “and giving students the chance to work alongside adult professionals in these mainstage big shows — even if they are only in two or three musical numbers — it’s akin to the life-changing, and career-influencing chances I was given as a young performer in New York.”

You can catch Baayork Lee’s vision of the modern classic when Beauty and the Beast opens March 8 at the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs. Tickets are on sale at CitySpringsTheatre.com.

COMING TO THE STAGE IN 2024!

JAN 31–MAR 3 2024 Winner of the Alliance/ Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition

A poignant new play on the dynamics that lead us to our home.

By a.k. payne

Direction by TINASHE KAJESE-BOLDEN

FEB 21–MAR 17 2024

This radical reimagining of Charles Dickens’s classic tale of the French Revolution forces us to ask: am I who I am because of my actions or the circumstances of my birth?

Book by CHARLES DICKENS Adapted by BRENDAN PELSUE Directed by LEORA MORRIS

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Alliance Theatre Presents an Award-Winning Slate of Classics and Originals

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he second half of the Alliance Theatre’s 55th season starts with the winner of the 20th annual Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition.

Furlough’s Paradise is a poignant new play examining the dynamics that shape our lives and lead us to where we make our homes.

Cousins Sade and Mina, raised like sisters but now leading very different lives, return to their childhood town to try to make sense of grief, home, love, and kinship. Furlough’s Paradise runs January 31-March 3, 2024, on the Hertz Stage.

Following, a radical reimagining of the Charles Dickens classic, A Tale of Two Cities, runs February 21-March 17, 2024 on the Coca-Cola stage. A Tale of Two Cities forces us to ask: Am I who I am because of my actions or the circumstances of my birth? Do I control my destiny? And where do we begin if we want to right the wrongs of history?

Other season highlights include the Atlanta premiere of the Pulitzer Prizewinning new play, Fat Ham, playing on the Hertz Stage, April 3 through May 12, 2024. Juicy is a queer, Southern college

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kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up at their backyard barbecue, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It is followed by The Preacher’s Wife, inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, on the Coca-Cola Stage, May 11 through June 9, 2024. The Preacher’s Wife features an original score by actor, comedian, and writer Titus Burgess (TV’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and a book by actress, producer, and writer Azie Dungey (TV’s Harlem).

Founded in 1968, the Alliance Theatre is the leading producing theater in the Southeast, reaching more than 165,000 patrons annually. The Alliance has premiered more than 120 productions including nine that have transferred to Broadway. In 2007, the Alliance received the Regional Theatre Tony Award for sustained excellence in programming, education, and community engagement.

Tickets and season membership packages are available now. The Alliance is located at 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. For more information, call 404-7334600 or visit alliancetheatre.org.

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Shen Yun Brings 5,000 Years of Civilization to Atlanta

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xquisite beauty from the heavens.

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

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

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

Each year, the company debuts a new lineup of original music and choreography, ranging from classical Chinese dance to traditional ethnic and folk dance styles to theatrical depictions of beloved stories.

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

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

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

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

See Shen Yun at Atlanta’s Symphony Hall from December 24 to January 8.

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

Photo courtesy of Shen Yun

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North American Premiere February 9–17, 2024 With the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra

Glamorous.

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Fuki Takahashi. Photo by Shoccara Marcus.

Atlanta Master Chorale The lamps may be different, but the light is the same A call for unity, peace, and kindness through music

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ur March concert combines two especially exciting elements: performing pieces we have not sung before and collaborating with other artists. This timely program will include Reena Esmail’s This Love Between Us: Prayers for Unity, and Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, drawing on themes of loving-kindness and peace across religious and cultural traditions.

The concert begins with the great Chichester Psalms, sung in Hebrew and accompanied by organ, harp, and percussion.

The piece conveys a sense of a hallowed rite, and by combining the Hebrew language with Christian choral tradition, Bernstein implicitly issues a plea for harmony.

The program will continue with Esmail’s piece, This Love Between Us: Prayers for Unity. In past seasons, Atlanta Master Chorale has performed with a range of guest artists on a wide variety of traditional Western instruments such as a jazz trio, brass quintet, large and small orchestras, and a bluegrass band. But we have never collaborated and performed with sitar and tabla, instruments commonly used in traditional Indian music.

Indian-American composer Reena Esmail deftly merges Western and Indian musical traditions into a mesmerizing piece for our times as sitar and tabla are joined by choir and a chamber orchestra. Each musician is asked to keep one hand firmly rooted in their own tradition and training while reaching the other hand outward to greet another musical culture.

The piece is in seven movements, juxtaposing the words of seven major religious traditions of India (Buddhism, Sikhism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Islam), and specifically how each of these traditions approach the topic of unity, brotherhood, and being kind to one another.

We hope you will join us on March 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Emory University for this evening of sacred choral music with a global flair. For ticket information, visit www.atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts.

Our Atlanta ShowGuide patrons receive a $5 discount on individual adult concert tickets by using the code AMCShowguide at checkout.

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Giacomo Puccini | Jan 2024 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Benjamin Britten | Mar 2024 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Die Walküre

Richard Wagner | Apr - May 2024 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Band of Other Brothers

Body Traffic Stories for a Winters Night

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ArtsKSU Kicks off 2024 with Exciting Performances and Events

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he College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University (ArtsKSU) kicks off the new year with events featuring the School of Art and Design, the Department of Dance, the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, and the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music. Interim Dean Harrison Long said, “We invite patrons to join us for some truly remarkable events in January and February.”

The School of Art and Design’s Zuckerman Museum of Art will present “Reflections: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future, Ten Years of the Zuckerman Museum of Art,” opening January 23 and running through May 11. Reflections features a thoughtful, careful selection of works from the Museum’s permanent collection.

The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies will present a humorous and honest evening of storytelling from a collection of guest artists and KSU alumni in “Stories for a Winter’s Night,” January 19-21. Next, get ready for the raucous musical comedy of “Reefer Madness,” inspired by the original 1936 film

of the same name. “Reefer Madness,” slated for February 13-18, is a highly political satire that will go straight to your head and leave you wanting more!

The Department of Dance will host Los Angeles-based BODYTRAFFIC on January 26-27. In pursuit of the most challenging, original, and diverse choreography in the field, BODYTRAFFIC has made waves from coast to coast with its far-reaching appeal to surprise and delight audiences.

The Bailey School of Music welcomes Band of Other Brothers on January 19. The music blends a variety of influences: the gritty South of the Allman Brothers, the funk of James Brown, the eerie melodies of Pink Floyd, and the improvisation of The Grateful Dead. Led by renowned saxophonist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band), this crossgenre supergroup also features drummer Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Sting), keyboardist Jeff Babko (James Taylor), Will Lee on bass and vocals (David Letterman), and guitarist Nir Felder (Keyon Harrold).

To buy tickets or learn more, please visit kennesaw.edu/arts.

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Eglė Budvytytė in collaboration with Marija Olšauskaitė and Julija Lukas. Video still from Songs from the Compost: Mutating Bodies, Imploding Stars, 2020. Courtesy of the artist.

Experience Two Captivating Exhibitions at the Michael C. Carlos Museum this Spring

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his spring, the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University presents two captivating exhibitions that promise visitors a unique viewing experience in the city.

Recasting Antiquity: Whistler, Tanagra, and the Female Form focuses on a series of works on paper by the American artist James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903), created in the early 1890s under the inspiration of the recently excavated Hellenistic Greek terracotta figurines known collectively as Tanagras. The first exhibition to explore this theme in Whistler’s art, Recasting Antiquity brings some thirty Whistler prints and pastels into conversation with ancient Tanagra figurines on loan from the Louvre Museum, and considers what the taste for Tanagras at the turn of the twentieth century reveals about changing attitudes to classical antiquity and conventional Western notions of femininity. Recasting Antiquity: Whistler, Tanagra, and the Female Form: carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/ recasting-antiquity Shot in the pine forests and sand dunes of Lithuania’s Curonian Spit, Eglė Budvytytė’s Songs from the Compost is a hypnotic exploration of nonhuman forms of consciousness and different dimensions of symbiotic life: interdependence, surrender, death, and decay. The images

gradually layer, alongside the intimate lyrics of a song, inspired by biologist Lynn Margulis and author Octavia Butler, that channels the desires of an entity shapeshifting across different genders, voices, and beyond-human embodiments.

Songs from the Compost: carlos.emory. edu/exhibition/songs-compost Experience the video installation at the Michael C. Carlos Museum, February 3 May 19, 2024.

Statuette of a Draped Woman. First half of the 3rd century BCE. Terracotta, pigment. Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University. Carlos Collection of Ancient Art. 1984.15. © Bruce M. White, 2014.

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From West End to Brookhaven: Oglethorpe University and Actor’s Express present “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”

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iscover Oglethorpe University’s thriving arts community! Here, it’s all about the experience — for our students and our audiences.

Conant Performing Arts Center, the university’s premier venue, stages both student and professional theatre productions and music performances throughout the year.

The new year is set to begin with an explosion of glitter and joy. Premiering Feb. 17 at Oglethorpe, “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” is a bombastic dance musical about a young teenager who must overcome his naysayers to become a fabulous drag queen.

In this joyous dance musical — recently adapted into an Amazon Prime original movie — working class teenager Jamie dreams of being a celebrated performer.

However, in his working-class town where the status quo is strictly enforced, his aspirations are stymied by bullies and bigots, including his own father. In this story of self-discovery, acceptance, and wild, ambitious authenticity, “Jamie” is a dazzlingly entertaining journey.

This exciting endeavor marks the third consecutive year of collaboration between the Oglethorpe University and Atlantabased theater company Actor’s Express.

“Jamie” follows two immensely successful productions of “Heathers: The Musical” and “Urinetown,” which featured both professional and student actors performing together on the Conant stage.

With this collaboration, Oglethorpe students are not only given the chance to work alongside seasoned actors, directors, and producers, but they also perform on their own campus — a remarkable experience that bridges the gap between academia and the professional world.

“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” is directed by Freddie Ashley, who previously worked with the theatre to direct last year’s hit co-production of “Urinetown,” which ArtsATL called “Atlanta’s first truly must-see, 10-out-of-10 production of 2023.”

Tickets for “Jamie” are on sale now at actors-express.com.

The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, located in historic Lowry Hall, hosts free exhibitions throughout the year, plus concerts, lectures and workshops. “Estampas de la Raza: Contemporary Prints from the Romo Collection” is on view now through Jan. 31.

View Oglethorpe’s full calendar of performing arts events, plus museum exhibitions, lectures, book and poetry readings, and more at oglethor.pe/ARTS.

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The Word is Out: Decatur is Atlanta’s Dining Destination

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rom street snacks to chef’s counter.

Nostalgic treats. Old gas stations and a railroad depot reimagined as restaurant hot spots. Local craft breweries and tiki bars, too! Decatur’s culinary scene receives critical acclaim at the regional and national levels.

The first Atlanta Michelin Guide has dropped, and the iconic dining guide confirms what our fans already know — Decatur is a dining destination. Four Decatur establishments made the Michelin Guide listing of recommended restaurants: Chai Pani, The Deer and The Dove, Kimball House, and The White Bull.

Their respective menus offer everything from Southern rustic dishes, Indian street food, house-made pasta, fresh oysters, decadent desserts, and of course, cocktails. Make time in the new year to taste test them all for yourself!

But that’s not all. James Beard Award winners and nominees include The Deer and the Dove’s Terry Koval (Best Chef: Southeast 2023), Chai Pani’s Chef Sahar Siddiqi (semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast 2023), and Chai Pani’s Chef Meherwan Irani (semi-finalist for Best Chef: Southeast 2020).

Taste chef-driven menus and enjoy handcrafted cocktails, whether dining indoors or al fresco. Cozy interiors, bustling

bar-side seats, sidewalk seating, patios, beer gardens, and tucked-away backyard spaces await! You can even sip and stroll inside Decatur’s Open Container Zone. With 80+ restaurants, pubs, and sweet spots, Decatur has something delicious for every appetite, schedule and budget.

It’s easy to find Decatur Of course, there’s plenty of curbside parking and decks. Or, just hop on MARTA for a quick train ride to the Decatur station at our downtown square, and then take a short walk to your destination. And while you’re strolling, stop into our chic boutiques (Squash Blossom, Boutique Karma), browse for baubles at Worthmore Jewelers or Kismet. Gather supplies for at-home pampering at Olive Branch, and clever, off-the-wall gifts at Sq/Ft and Eco Denizen. Refresh your space with art from Wild Oats and Billy Goats, and Homegrown.

Need recommendations?

Stop by and and say “Hi” at our Visitors Center for guides to all of the best that Decatur has to offer. It’s open seven days a week at 113 Clairemont Ave., Decatur 30030, visitdecaturga.com. Connect with us on Instagram (@visitdecaturga), and Facebook.com/VisitDecaturGa.

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The Atlanta Opera, La bohème, photo by Jeff Roffman

Luscious Romance of “La bohème” at The Atlanta Opera

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ne of the most popular operas ever, Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème (“The Bohemians”) is a transcendent yet tragic love story told through enchanting poetry and music. Our romantic imaginations are sparked by Paris in the 1890s as starving artists face hardship with optimism, love, and open hearts. The Atlanta Opera presents this beloved masterpiece January 20-28 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. La bohème features an exceptional international cast led by soprano Gabrielle Reyes, hailed for her “lusciously-colored” voice, as the seamstress Mimì, and, as the poet Rodolfo, tenor Long Long, who has performed as a leading man in operas all over the world.

The opera is sung in Italian with English supertitles and also features the Atlanta Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

Production director Tomer Zvulun explains, “This is an opera for those who are in love, or those who have been in love — which means that it’s an opera for almost everybody.” At times Puccini, a master of composing brilliant and lush

melodies, seems to have direct access to our tear glands with his disarming honesty and deep human perception.

The production evokes the atmosphere of the “City of Lights” with lavish costumes and a romantic setting recalling the classic turn-of-the-century images of Parisian photographers CarterBresson and Brassaï. Steep yourself in romance at The Atlanta Opera. Link to more information and tickets AtlantaOpera.org.

Mark your calendar for upcoming productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Die Walküre at the Opera. Shakespeare’s fantastical comedy of love and mischief hits the stage in March 2024, and the epic “Ride of the Valkyries,” (yes, THAT amazing music), is featured in April 2024 as The Atlanta Opera brings the grandest of all musical stories to life. Free tickets for active military and veterans are always available at the Opera and special ticket packages are available for the young professionals “Forte Fridays” events. Call 404-881-8885 for information or visit AtlantaOpera.org.

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Winter Wonders Unfold: Enchanting Puppetry Performances to Warm Your Heart!

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on’t miss out on performances at the Center for Puppetry Arts this winter! You’ll experience a curious seahorse pondering the disappearance of humans in a magical underwater odyssey; a young girl learning how to safely travel in the Jim Crow South; and a pensive rodent embarking on a journey to discover the interconnectedness of life.

New York-based artist, writer and director Nehprii Amenii will perform her nautical-themed HUMAN from January 17-28 as part of the Center’s Puppetry NOW. In HUMAN, a curious seahorse named Nacci discovers a deserted submarine left behind by the mysteriously vanished humans, leading him on a journey to understand who the humans were and why they disappeared. Through puppetry, HUMAN explores humanity’s environmental and societal impact. A special exhibition of Amenii’s work will also be on display from January 18-April 28.

From January 31-February 25, Ruth and the Green Book returns to the Center. Based on the book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and adapted for the stage by the Center’s

Artistic Director Jon Ludwig, this exciting Family Series show follows eight-year-old Ruth and her family as they travel from Chicago to Alabama in the 1950s. The family faces hardships and discrimination as they are turned away from hotels, gas stations, and restaurants. The introduction of “The Green Book,” a guide created to navigate the challenges of travel for Black Americans in the Jim Crow South, becomes an indispensable tool for Ruth’s family and many others, providing a safe and welcoming route through segregated America.

Finally, Packrat takes the stage in February as part of the Center’s series of adult performances. This visually stunning puppet-forward play set in Sagebrush Desert follows a rodent who contemplates humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Produced and performed by Concrete Temple Theater of New York, performances are February 21-March 3.

All-inclusive tickets for family series performances include the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, access to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum and free on-site parking.

To learn more, visit puppet.org.

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival Brings ‘Blues in the Night’ to the Octagon Stage

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oin Alabama Shakespeare Festival in February to sing the blues with the Tony-nominated musical revue, Blues in the Night. The intimate Octagon Stage turns into a rundown Chicago hotel in 1938 as three women croon about their sweet, sexy, and sorrowful experiences with a lying, cheating snake of a man who does them all wrong.

Your heart will swoon, smile, and sigh while listening to the 26 glorious, torchy songs featured in the musical, including “I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues,” “When a Woman Loves a Man,” and “I’ve Got a Date with a Dream.” The cast serenades the audience with soulful songs of blues and jazz greats, such as Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Cox, Ida Cox, and more.

On February 12, ASF Insights will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the work on stage and the art of theatre to create

this musical. The discussion series starts at 12:45 p.m. in the Patrons’ Lobby before the 2 p.m. matinee.

Follow ASF on social media and stay tuned to ASF.net for details.

Blues in the Night is recommended for ages 12 and older, and the musical runs from February 8 through March 3. Don’t miss this chance to hear these songs tell of the pain and misery of life and love — and the dogged determination to get through it all — that is the essence of the blues!

Atlanta ShowGuide readers can receive a 15% discount (on zones A, B, or C) with promo code ATLSHOWGUIDE. Ticket prices range from $26 – $70. 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 Theater of Alabama!

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Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Adds Joy and Warmth to Your Winter

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andy Springs Performing Arts Center just can’t wait until December 2023 turns to January 2024 — we’re putting on a concert and party New Year’s Eve! The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra comes to Sandy Springs for a concert of classic favorites in Byers Theatre, featuring the music of Rossini, Offenbach, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, and more. The program includes Strauss waltzes, Mendelssohn’s Nocturne from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Offenbach’s Can-Can, Tchaikovsky’s Waltz from Swan Lake, and more. Immediately afterward, “Ring in the New” with a fabulous afterparty featuring music by DJ Newk playing all your dancing favorites, light bites, a coffee and dessert bar, and a glass of something bubbly to toast the new year at midnight. Concert and afterparty tickets sold separately. https://bit.ly/3GMViRf On January 19, flamenco guitarist (and composer and producer and multi-instrumentalist) Jesse Cook, who seamlessly mixes the passion of flamenco with many other kinds of music, appears to warm your blood with electrifying rhythms. https://bit.ly/47ZUVhI

And on February 17, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is here for two performances at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. It’s the immersive concert-style show chronicling the dramatic tale of the duo that started out as “Tom & Jerry” before their incredible success, dramatic split, and touching reunion in Central Park in front of more than half a million fans. https://bit.ly/3sTDbpn.

Flamenco guitar whiz Jesse Cook, photo by Matt Barnes

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TAKE 6, photo by John Abbott 2021 King’s Singers, photo by Frances Marshall

Rialto Center for the Arts Illuminates Winter with the Brilliance of Holding the Light

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he Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University continues its Rialto Series season, Holding the Light, illuminating the winter months with warmth and joy through the arts featuring stellar performances by Grammy Award-winning artists—a cappella groups TAKE 6 and The King’s Singers, and two-time Grammy and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter/producer Peabo Bryson.

TAKE 6 features six virtuosic voices — Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley — united in perfect harmony against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements and funky grooves for a mesmerizing blend of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop. The most-awarded a cappella group in history, TAKE 6 amassed eight Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, two NAACP Image Awards and a Soul Train Award. The Gospel Music Hall-of-Famers perform on Saturday, January 27, at 8 p.m.

The Rialto invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an enchanting evening of love songs by one of the premier male vocalists in contemporary music of the last quarter century, Peabo Bryson. His beautifully

rich voice caresses every note of his timeless classics including “Tonight I Celebrate My Love” and “If Ever You’re In My Arms Again”.

Bryson earned two Grammys and two Oscars for “Best Song” for Disney-animated films: The No. 1 Pop hit “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World (Aladdin’s Theme)” with Regina Bell.

Bask in the glow of love when Peabo Bryson performs on Saturday, February 10, at 8 p.m.

The King’s Singers have represented the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over 50 years. The group was formed in 1968 when six choral scholars from King’s College, Cambridge performed at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The current members are Patrick Dunachie, Edward Button, Julian Gregory, Christopher Bruerton, Nick Ashby and Jonathan Howard. The Georgia State University Singers, under the direction of Dr. Deanna Joseph, will join the group for a few songs when they perform on Sunday, February 25, at 3 p.m.

Free (validated) parking is available at the 100 Peachtree Parking Garage. Visit Rialto.GSU.edu for more information and tickets.

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The New South Festival Singers Committed to African-American Music for Four Decades

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he New South Festival Singers have enjoyed an affection for music of the African-American experience since their first performance in May 1985. The commitment of the Festival Singers to scholarly, historically informed performances of music from the spiritual and gospel traditions has been a part of almost every performance, recording, and broadcast of the choir. The first recording of the Festival Singers, My God is a Rock, released in 1987, was entirely the music of African-American composers and folk traditions. For many years, the Festival Singers’ annual Black History Month Concerts were given in collaboration with groups such as the Morehouse Glee Club, the Spelman College Glee Club, the Atlanta Public Schools Honor Elementary Chorus, the Choirs of Grady High School and numerous African-American church choirs. The Festival Singers have welcomed world-renowned AfricanAmerican guest conductors, including Moses Hogan, Dr. Norma Raybon, Dr. Andre Thomas, and Dr. Anton Armstrong.

The 26 recordings of the Festival Singers, including Legacies of Light, just released December 1, 2023, testify to the commitment of the Festival Singers

to music of the black experience. In recent years, Music Director Lynn Swanson has changed the name of the annual February concert to “A Tribute to the American Black Composer.” While continuing scholarly performances of spirituals and gospels, the concert now places a special emphasis on music by African-American composers, especially those of our own time. Atlanta composer and musicologist Karen Bank’s setting of Pacem received its world premiere in Atlanta last February, was performed at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, and is featured on the new Legacies of Light recording.

On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 4 p.m., at The Church of St. John in Atlanta, the New South Festival Singers will perform the 2024 Tribute to the American Black composer with an innovative and powerful major work, Changed My Name by composer Linda Twine. The story includes modern interpretations of spirituals and newly composed music woven with the words of Sojourner Truth, played by Norma Raybon, and Harriet Tubman, played by Henrietta Andrews.

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The Michael O’Neal Singers: Engaging, Educating, and Enriching for 35 Years

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ince its inception in 1988, The Michael O’Neal Singers organization (MOS), based in Roswell, has provided a unique opportunity to the north Atlanta community to experience musical presentations of engaging variety and artistic excellence. Music has the power to inspire, uplift, and bring joy to people of all ages and backgrounds, and MOS is committed to sharing this powerful art form with as many people as possible, leveraging not only a programmatically varied live concert season but choral outreach programs to seniors, students, and distanced singers.

Over the past several years, the MOS organization has faced new challenges due to the pandemic, including cancelled programs, reduced audience sizes, and higher operational costs. However, MOS didn’t allow these setbacks to stop the organization from sharing our music. Instead, the group pivoted to create new and innovative programs to reach audiences, no matter where they are.

One of these programs involves outreach to senior living centers via video recordings of MOS concerts, which are made available to residents who may not be able to attend live performances. Heartwarming responses from residents and staff members of the more than 50 metro Atlanta senior

centers who have been touched by the music of MOS remind us that this connection is more important than ever, as seniors continue to need the engagement, connection, and healing that choral music provides.

With an eye toward fostering a love of music and song in young people, in summer 2023 MOS launched a Choral Scholars outreach program, bringing talented area high school choral students into its Summer Singers chorus at no cost to them or their families.

In addition to local outreach programs, The Michael O’Neal Singers organization has also created ONLINE MOS programs for distanced singers and previous choral musicians now unable to attend in-person rehearsals. These programs allow MOS to connect with and serve singers from the U.S. and beyond, who depend on MOS to provide a high-quality choral experience that may not be available where they live. Though this program was born from necessity during the pandemic, MOS is grateful to continue to provide this opportunity to our new choral community around the world.

For information on MOS’s in-person and ONLINE opportunities, and on how you can be a part of our community of music, visit mosingers.com, call 770.594.7974, or write to mosoffice@mosingers.com.

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The Historic Holly Theatre Presents: A Season for Dreamers

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he Holly Theatre in Dahlonega is excited to continue its 30th Anniversary Season, “A Season for Dreamers,” into the upcoming year! As a vital part of the local community, The Holly is committed to showcasing the abundant regional talent throughout the remaining months of this celebratory year.

Artistic Director Taylor Jarrard takes pride in the community’s collective efforts during the first part of the season and can’t wait to see what the second half will bring.

“It’s always really special to see a season play out, after months of hard work and discussion amongst the artistic committee.”

In February, the Holly Theatre invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting production of Twelfth Night, a Shakespearean love story infused with a captivating pirate twist. This version, adapted and directed by Stephanie Garrett, promises to be a highlight of the winter season. Following this, April and May bring the daring and compelling musical, Bonnie & Clyde, depicting the saga of America’s most notorious bank robbers.

The grand finale to the season, slated for the summer of 2024, is a production

of The Wizard of Oz. This timeless show, cherished by patrons of all ages, takes on a fresh and enchanting cirque theme, promising a spectacular performance.

The Holly Theatre is steadfast in its commitment to providing opportunities for children to learn and perform. The upcoming spring production of Finding Nemo Jr. in April 2024 is a testament to this dedication. Additionally, the theater offers an abundance of summer camps catering to students of all ages, starting as early as age 3. This year’s summer programming includes favorites like Madagascar Jr., A Year With Frog and Toad Kids, and so much more!

As a longstanding pillar in the North Georgia community, the historic Holly Theatre continues to be a cherished venue. The venue’s beautiful and relaxed atmosphere creates an intimate and inviting setting for guests to unwind and immerse themselves in the enchanting world of theater. For detailed show and ticket information, visit hollytheater.com or call 706-530-5162. Join The Holly Theatre in celebrating the magic of live performances and the vibrant spirit of community theater!

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CANADIAN BRASS Friday, January 26 at 8 p.m.

EMORY JAZZ FEST 2024 featuring guitarist Bobby Broom and the Gary Motley Trio February 1-3 ST. OLAF CHOIR Thursday, February 8 at 8 p.m.

NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF UKRAINE Friday, February 16 at 8 p.m.

EMORY UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA featuring Eigth Blackbird Thursday, March 7 at 8 p.m.

TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET: Island Prayers Friday, March 22 at 8 p.m.

RANDALL GOOSBY, violin Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m.

Don’t Miss a Note!

Tickets available at schwartz.emory.edu | 404.727.5050

Randall Goosby photo by Jeremy Mitchell

ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS WINTER Same Light, Different Lanterns: Sacred Music from Around the World by Atlanta Master Chorale Join Atlanta Master Chorale in a timely concert Same Light, Different Lanterns: Sacred Music from Around the World on March 15 and 16 at 8 PM at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.

Drawing on themes of loving-kindness and peace across religious traditions and nations, the program will feature two significant musical works: Reena Esmail’s This Love Between Us: Prayers for Unity and Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. Chichester Psalms is sung in Hebrew and This Love Between Us incorporates seven languages and texts, itself a union set simultaneously in English and in its original language. For tickets and more information visit www.atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts.

Aurora Theatre proudly presents Knead!

What can you do when life doesn’t go according to the recipe? In this one-woman show, a woman plagued by insomnia is determined to solve her mother’s bread recipe. This granddaughter of Cuban immigrants mixes together the ingredients of her past — love, loss, and Cuban food — to create a spectacular night that rises and falls with loaves that somehow end up in the oven. Audiences will remember Knead’s writer and performer, Mary Lynn Owen, from her powerful performance in Wit, which earned her the Suzi Bass Award. Visit auroratheatre. com to learn more!

DeKalb History Center’s 16th Annual Black History Month Celebration This year’s celebration serves as a tribute to Black history in DeKalb County.

Dr. Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr., will share his insights through the lens of his book African American Life in DeKalb County, 1823-1970.

Marcia Glenn Hunter will kick off the event by delivering opening remarks that set the stage for DeKalb’s historic milestones.

The program will also feature live music, dance, and soul food.

The celebration will take place on Thursday, February 22 from 11am-1 pm at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse. Tickets will go on sale in January. Visit dekalbhistory.org for details.

World Premiere of Saint with Full Radius Dance The word “sacred” comes from the Latin sancire, meaning to set apart or separate for a holy purpose.

However, what distinguishes the sacred from the profane? Where is the dividing line? Come experience Full Radius Dance in Saint, new work by Artistic Director Douglas Scott, premiering March 8-10, 2024 at 7 Stages Theatre Mainstage. Full Radius Dance is Atlanta’s physically integrated dance (dancers with and without disabilities) company. With thirty years of experience in the field, the company is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art of dance. For more information: https://fullradiusdance.org/saint

Out Front Theatre Presents At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen Step into a world where mourning transforms into a vibrant celebration.

In the heart of rural Georgia, the late Courtney Berringers beckons you to her unconventional wake. Departing from the somber norm, this isn’t your typical funeral affair. No black attire, no fragrant blooms, and tears are unwelcome. Instead, immerse yourself in a lively commemoration of Courtney’s life, defying societal and cultural expectations. Written by Georgianative Terry Guest, this irreverent, funny, and moving new play thoughtfully uses storytelling, drama, and drag to celebrate

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Blackness and southern queerness. Come party at the wake and bring your own heels! www.OutFrontTheatre.com

Celebrate excellence in arts education with students at Pace Academy.

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

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

Experience China with Shen Yun through a Beautiful Display of Timeless Legends Dust off your memory of what a more compassionate world used to be like.

And experience China before communism.

Shen Yun is a beautiful display of goodness, wisdom, and faith. Its timeless legends celebrate valor and traditional virtues. For our world today, it is a message of hope.

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

Stage Door Continues it’s 50th Season Stage Door Theatre unveils the third mainstage production of its 50th season: the official world premiere of “The Mad Hatterpillar” (Jan 26 - Feb 11), a puppet-centric musical brimming with whimsy and creativity.

Following this enchanting debut, the stage

will be graced by “Love Songs Through the Decades” (Feb 16 - Feb 18), featuring the talented Hannah Marie Smith. This musical journey showcases beloved love ballads, weaving a tapestry of romance across eras. From groundbreaking puppetry to heart-stirring melodies, these productions promise an unforgettable experience.

Embrace the wonder and warmth: Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36385/ production/1165127 Learn More: https://stagedoortheatrega. org/current-season-50/

Most Beloved Opera of All Time at The Atlanta Opera To be young and madly in love but struggle with life’s realities — this is the classic story told by Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème (“The Bohemians”) to be performed by The Atlanta Opera.

Centered on the life of the starving artist living in a Paris rooftop garret who falls in love with the beautiful but fragile young woman, this opera is packed with delicious melodies and powerful storytelling about friendship, adversity, and mostly the twisted course of true love. Jan 20-28 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. More at AtlantaOpera.org.

The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University Illuminates Winter The Rialto Center illuminates winter with the brilliance of its Holding the Light season, bringing warmth and joy through the arts. Enjoy an enchanting evening of love songs as twotime Grammy and Oscar-winning singer/ songwriter/producer Peabo Bryson caresses every note of his timeless classics, “Tonight I Celebrate My Love,” “If Ever You’re In My Arms Again,” and Oscar-winners “A Whole New World (Aladdin’s Theme)” and No. 1 Pop hit “Beauty and the Beast” from the Disney animated films.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS WINTER Celebrate Valentine’s Day basking in the glow of love with Peabo Bryson, on February 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at rialto.gsu.edu.

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Celebrates a New Year of Music!

The second half of the 55th season of the Alliance Theatre features the winner of the 20th annual Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition, Furlough’s Paradise, January 31-March 3, 2024, on the Hertz Stage. Followed by the radical reimagining of the Charles Dickens’s classic tale, A Tale of Two Cities, on the Coca-Cola Stage, February 21-March 17, 2024.

Experience the world’s best brass with awardwinning Canadian Brass kicking off 2024 on January 26 at 8 p.m. After enjoying this program ranging from Dixieland Jazz to Baroque, come back for the annual Emory Jazz Fest, featuring guitarist Bobby Broom, the Gary Motley Trio, and the Emory Big Band.

Jazz Fest runs February 1–3 with master classes, demonstrations, and concerts at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Join the Schwartz Center subscriber family and save money by selecting four or more concerts.

Subscription packages and single tickets are on sale at schwartz.emory.edu, or by calling 404.727.5050.

Come to the Woods with The Michael O’Neal Singers

Total Dance/Dancical Productions, Inc Presents A Kwanzaa Celebration

The Michael O’Neal Singers (MOS) organization continues its 35th concert season with Come to the Woods, by the 40-voice vocal ensemble Kaleidoscope.

This performance includes a wide variety of choral selections all on the theme of explorations into the woods…both figurative and literal. The concert takes place Sunday, February 11 at Kingswood UMC in Dunwoody. Composed of a symphonic chorus, Kaleidoscope, 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.

As a cultural artist, Terrie Ajile Axam inspired by the diversity of cultural celebrations. In the 1980’s, Ajile taught at Atlanta public school’s Garden Hills Elementary, and was introduced to the international dance group directed by Ms. Rutledge. Ajile recalls, “the students performed amazing traditional dances from all nationalities , exemplifying the true meaning of multiculturalism”.

Ajile believes artists are the keepers of our culture, and arts can help us better understand likenesses and differences and bring us closer.

Join us Saturday, December 30th, 8pm, at Southwest Arts Center for KWANZAA, an African American celebration, featuring ,GIRL WHY YOU DANCE LIKE THAT? FUSION, FROM AFRICA TO HIP HOP!

The Alliance’s 2023-24 Season Continues, Featuring Award-Winners and Classic Reimaginations

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Changed My Name with The New South Festival Singers Each year since their founding in 1985, The New South Festival Singers have celebrated the musical heritage of black

composers and black traditions in folk music. The central work this year is Changed My Name by composer Linda Twine. Based on the spiritual I Told Jesus He Could Change My Name the music tells the story of freedom through the words of Sojourner Truth, played by Norma Raybon, and Harriet Tubman, played by Henrietta Andrews. One performance only, Sunday, February 11, 2024, 4:00 PM, at The Church of St. John, 550 Mt Paran Road in Atlanta. Ticket Information: www.FestivalSingers.org/concerts

characters, exquisite costumes, and majestic staging. Performances Saturday March 16 and Saturday March 17 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. More at atlantaballet.com

Cozy Up this Winter with Performances at the Center for Puppetry Arts Don’t miss the puppetry sea fantasy HUMAN by Puppetry NOW artist Nehprii Amenii, running January 17-28. In the same month, secure your tickets for the historical journey to the 1950s south with Ruth and the Green Book, on stage from January 31 to February 25.

For adult audiences, witness one rodent’s exploration of the natural world in Packrat from February 21 to March 3. Seize the opportunity for enchanting performances, each offering a unique and captivating experience at the Center for Puppetry Arts this winter. To learn more, visit puppet.org.

Everybody’s talking about “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” Visit Oglethorpe University’s charming campus for theatre, music, and visual arts on a different scale. Throughout the year, the 550-seat Conant Performing Arts Center hosts productions by the university’s acclaimed music and theatre programs, plus guest lecture and student-led performances and exhibitions. Top Atlanta arts organizations also grace our stages!

This season, Actor’s Express and Oglethorpe Theatre co-produce the southeastern premiere of “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” (Feb. 17-March 3) and Oglethorpe Theatre presents “Grapes of Wrath” (April 19-28). Find details about these and other upcoming events at oglethor.pe/ARTS. Listings:

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Presents Blues in the Night The soul of the blues takes center stage with the Tony-nominated musical revue Blues in the Night at Alabama Shakespeare Festival, February 8-March 3. Twentysix torchy numbers tell of sweet, sexy, sorrowful experiences three women have with the cheating snake of a man who does them all wrong. Glorious songs from Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Cox, Ida Cox, and more reveal the pain and misery of life and love — and the dogged determination to get through it all — that is the essence of the blues. Visit ASF.net for show times and tickets!

Atlanta Ballet 2 Presents the Family Classic CINDERELLA Step into the enchanting world of Cinderella, where wishes come true, good overcomes evil, and a glass slipper leads to a happily ever after. A timeless story of virtue, reward and the search for true love, our youngest audiences will be dazzled by Atlanta Ballet 2’s delightful one-hour adaptation of this legendary fairy tale, brought to life through celebrated

Michael C. Carlos Museum Hypnotic Exhibit Shot in the pine forests and sand dunes of Lithuania’s Curonian Spit, Eglė Budvytytė’s Songs from the Compost

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS WINTER is a hypnotic exploration of nonhuman forms of consciousness and different dimensions of symbiotic life: interdependence, surrender, death, and decay. The images gradually layer, alongside the intimate lyrics of a song, inspired by biologist Lynn Margulis and author Octavia Butler, that channels the desires of an entity shapeshifting across different genders, voices, and beyond-human embodiments.

Experience the video installation at the Michael C. Carlos Museum, February 3 - May 19, 2024. Link to: https://carlos.emory.edu/ exhibition/songs-compost

City Springs Theatre Brings Jersey Boys to the Stage It took nearly six years, but the Sandy Springs-based City Springs Theatre Company finally acquired the rights to the megahit Jersey Boys — a show they’d had their eye on since their 2018 inaugural

season. And now, following the heels of its holiday show White Christmas The Musical, they’ve announced that show’s directorchoreographer, Sara Edwards, will return to helm Jersey Boys this summer. She has been making memorable song-and-dance magic for CSTC since boarding the company’s 2022 production of Anything Goes, and given her extensive Broadway credits, Jersey Boys and Edwards are a match that’s “just too good to be true!” To get your tickets visit CitySpringsTheatre.com.

Let Michelin Be Your Guide to Top Dining Spots in Decatur Four Decatur restaurants made the new Michelin Guide of recommended restaurants in Atlanta: Chai Pani, The Deer and The Dove, Kimball House, and The White Bull.

These dining spots dish up everything from Southern rustic dishes, Indian street food, house-made pasta, fresh oysters, decadent desserts, and of course, cocktails. If that wasn’t enough, Chef Terry Koval at The Deer and The Dove was named Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation, and Chai Pani’s Chef Sahar Siddiqi is a semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast 2023. Chai Pani’s Chef Meherwan Irani (semi-finalist for Best Chef: Southeast 2020). Make time in the new year to taste test them all for yourself!

Passionate Reverie: A Ballet Tale of Love & Carmen In the 19th-century Spanish sunset, “Love & Passion” unfolds, featuring the captivating dancers of Gwinnett Ballet on Valentine’s Day weekend.

Theatre. Carmen, the enigmatic femme fatale, casts a seductive spell, weaving a tale of fierce desires and rivalries. The

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performance begins with classical pas de deux, showcasing elegance and harmony, a prelude to the spellbinding climax — the riveting narrative of “Carmen.” Dancers embody the complexities of love, desire, and jealousy, creating an unforgettable ballet experience. Immerse yourself in an evening where passion and love take center stage, and let the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre transport you to a world of enchantment and emotion. Experience the enchantment on February 16, 2024, at 7:30 PM, and February 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM at the Lawrenceville Arts Center. https://www. lvilleartscenter.com/eventer/carmen/

The Holly Theatre Brings Elf The Musical and Tribute Bands to Dahlonega The Holly Theatre, Dahlonega, is a historic, 300-seat community theater featuring small-town charm and big-town quality. The Holly provides a choice for every taste from our current productions like Elf

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS WINTER The Musical to various cover bands like AR38 and Sail On (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!

For more information visit hollytheater. com.

Band of Other Brothers at ArtsKSU Jan. 19 ArtsKSU will host Band of Other Brothers on Jan. 19, 8 p.m., at the Bailey Performance Center at Kennesaw State. The music blends a variety of influences: the gritty South of the Allman Brothers, the funk of James Brown, the eerie melodies of Pink Floyd, and the improvisation of The Grateful Dead. Led by renowned saxophonist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band), this crossgenre supergroup also features drummer Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Sting), keyboardist Jeff Babko (James Taylor), Will Lee on bass and vocals (David Letterman), and guitarist Nir Felder (Keyon Harrold). Buy tickets.

January 15, 2024, marks 34 years of dance, The Ballethnic Way. Join us on Saturday, January 13th from 3-7pm as we celebrate Ballethnic Dance Company; Founders Nena Gilreath and Waverly Lucas; and The City of East Point’s new Ballethnic Way culde-sac in East Point, Georgia. From Kiddie Ballethnicize and the Ballethnic Youth Ensemble to the professional company and our elders we gather for joy, rejuvenation, and festivities. So, bring your old-school moves to a new address at the same studio location (formerly 2587 Cheney Street) in East Point, Georgia. Come celebrate Black Excellence in dance and community, The Ballethnic Way.

Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center promises to warm up your winter with great performances!

Flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook, who seamlessly mixes the passion of flamenco with many other kinds of music, appears January 19 in Byers Theatre to warm your blood with electrifying rhythms. And The Simon & Garfunkel Story is here for two performances on February 17: be immersed in the dramatic tale of the duo that started out as “Tom & Jerry” before their incredible success, dramatic split, and touching reunion in Central Park. citysprings.com/events

CLASS DISMISSED A One-Act Play by Paris Crayton III When a dedicated teacher is reprimanded for an intentionally inclusive choice, we are swept up in a brewing storm of controversy as multiple characters debate the concept of ‘divisiveness’, challenge the notion of identity erasure, and weave an intricate tapestry of the impact of education on individuals and society. Get up to date information about ticket sales and performance locations at www.outofhandtheater.com.

School Street Playhouse offers a variety of shows from plays, musicals, and concerts.

Come and roam the School Street halls of the playhouse to experience the amazing history of this 100 year old building. Don’t forget to have an award winning dinner downstairs at Tam’s Backstage before the show! Reservations are preferred. Relax and unwind before the show at the School Street Playhouse — it’s not just a show but a whole experience.

Schoolstreetplayhouse.com; tamsbackstage.com

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Atlanta Ballet Dancers in La Sylphide, (c)Shoccara Marcus 2023, La Sylphide

Atlanta Ballet Dancers Fuki Takahashi & Sergio Masero, Significant Others, photo © Kim Kenney

Atlanta Ballet Dancers in La Sylphide

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE WINTER As of press time the following events are scheduled, but may be subject to change

KIDS SHOWS

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HUMAN Family Performance 1/17-28/24 Prices: $22-$27 Nehprii Amenii of New York, NY Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404.873.3391 puppet.org/programs/human/

PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE 1/6-27/24 Prices: $26-$46 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

LABZIK SCREENING WITH JAKE KRAKOVSKY AND DR. MIRIAM Film Screening 1/20/24 Prices: $5.00-$10.00 Labzik Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW at 18th. Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org/programs/films-and-conversationslabzik-screening-with-jake-krakovsky-and-drmiriam/ BLACKTOP PLAYGROUND: IMPROV FOR KIDS WITH BLACKTOP IMPROV 1/27/24 Prices: $7 Aurora Theatre Lawrenceville Arts Center 125 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 TIX: (678) 226-6222 auroratheatre.com RUTH AND THE GREEN BOOK Family Performance 1/31-2/25/24 Prices: $22-$27 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404.873.3391 puppet.org/programs/ruth-and-the-green-book/

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AR38 1/6/24 at 8 pm Prices: $37 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN 1/13/24 Prices: $10-$12 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 www.roswellcac.com SAIL ON 1/13/24 @ 8 pm Prices: $41 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com “A NIGHT WITH THE DADS II: THE DADDENING” 1/13/24 @ 7:30 PM Prices: $15-$28 Stage Door Theatre and Dad’s Garage Improv Co Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody TIX: 770-396-1726 stagedoortheatrega.org/the-daddening/ ci.ovationtix.com/36385/production/1165210 STORIES FOR A WINTER’S NIGHT: AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING AND MORE 1/19/24, 8-9:30pm; 1/20/24, 8-9:30pm; 1/21/24, 3-4:30pm Prices: $12-20 Department of Theatre and Performance Studies 471 Bartow Ave NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1164572

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE WINTER THE MAD HATTERPILLAR 1/26/24-2/10/24 Prices: $15-$28 Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody TIX: 7703961726 stagedoortheatrega.org/mad-hatterpillar/ ci.ovationtix.com/36385/production/1165127 CELEBRITY COMEDIAN: BEN BAILEY FROM CASH CAB 1/27/24 Prices: Tickets from $30 Aurora Theatre Lawrenceville Arts Center 125 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 TIX: 678) 226-6222 auroratheatre.com FURLOUGH’S PARADISE 1/31-3/3/24 A TALE OF TWO CITIES 2/21-3/17/24 Prices: $10 -- $85 Alliance Theatre Hertz Stage 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4600 www.alliancetheatre.org GINGER BILLY 2/3/24 Prices: $40-$60 Gas South District Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 TIX: (470) 639-8243 www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/gingerbilly ROMEO AND JULIET 2/3-3/3/24 Prices: $26-$46 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com TWELFTH NIGHT 2/9 - 25/24, Fri. & Sat. @ 7:30 pm, Sunday @ 2 pm Prices: $15 - $35 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com

REEFER MADNESS 2/13/24, 7:30-10pm; 2/14/24, 7:30-10pm; 2/15/24, 7:30-10pm; 2/16/24, 8-10:30pm; 2/17/24, 2-4:30pm, 8-10:30pm; 2/18/24, 3-5:30pm Price: $10-12 Department of Theatre and Performance Studies 462 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1164753 BLACK IN THE BOX, FEATURING MARLON BURNLEY AND OKORIE JOHNSON 2/16 & 17/24 Prices: $20-$25 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 www.roswellcac.com PACKRAT Adult Performance 2/21-3/3/24 Prices: $22-$26 Concrete Temple Theater of New York, NY Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404.873.3391 puppet.org/programs/packrat/

MUSICAL THEATRE CHARLIE BROWN’S XXX RATED COUGARS. Saturday Nights @ 9 p.m. Prices: $5 Eagle Atlanta (Upstairs Cabaret) 1492 Piedmont Ave Atlanta GA 30309 TIX: atlantaeagle.com ALADDIN 1/9-14/24 Prices: $29 to $139 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com THE ATLANTA OPERA PRESENTS LA BOHÈME 1/20 & 26/24, @ 8PM, 1/23/24,@ 7:30PM 1/28/24,@ 3PM Prices: $48 - $186.50 The Atlanta Opera Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta 30339 TIX: 404-881-8885 www.atlantaopera.org

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HAMILTON 1/30-2/25/24 Prices: $39 to $139 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 www.BroadwayinAtlanta.com

JACKIE ROBINSON: A GAME APART 2/09, 2024 Prices (range): $22-30 Aurora Theatre Lawrenceville Arts Center 125 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 TIX: 678) 226-6222 auroratheatre.com

AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN 2/1-17/24 Prices: $15-$25 Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

LOVE SONGS THROUGH THE DECADES FEATURING HANNAH MARIE SMITH 2/16/2023-2/18/2023 Prices: $15-$28 Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody TIX: 770-396-1726 stagedoortheatrega.org/spotlight-series/ ci.ovationtix.com/36385/production/1165254

BLUES IN THE NIGHT 2 /8-3/3/24 Prices: $26 - $70 Alabama Shakespeare Festival Octagon Stage – Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 TIX: 334-271-5353 ASF.net

“EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE” 2/17-3/3/24 Oglethorpe University and Actor’s Express Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: actors-express.com

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE WINTER CLASS DISMISSED BY PARIS CRAYTON III 2/23/2023-4/28/2023 Prices (range): $33 general admission and $23 students Out of Hand Theater Living rooms across Metro-Atlanta TIX: 404-462-8836 www.outofhandtheater.com DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Directed and choreographed by Baayork Lee 3/8-24/24 Prices: $37-$87 City Springs Theatre Company Byers Theatre/Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center TIX: CITYSPRINGSTHEATRE.COM JERSEY BOYS Directed and choreographed by Sara Edwards 7/12-8/18/24 Prices: $37-$87 City Springs Theatre Company Byers Theatre/Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center TIX: CitySpringsTheatre.com

CONCERTS SONIC SYMPHONY 12/29/23 Prices: $45-$125 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 30339 TIX: 770-916-2800 cobbenergycentre.com CHARLIE WILSON 12/30/23 Prices: $75-$175 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: Ticketmaster.com cobbenergycentre.com NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 12/31/23 Prices: $48.50+ City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way TIX: (770) 206-2022 sandyspringspac.com

BANKS AND SHANE 12/31/2023 2:30 & 7:30 — GLOWBAND “EAGLES TRIBUTE” 1/20/2024 2:30 & 7:30 — CHI-TOWN TRANSIT AUTHORITY 1/27/2024 2:30 & 7:30 — KANSTYX “TRIBUTE TO KANSAS AND STYX 2/10/2024 2:30 & 7:30 — THE RETURN “BEATLES TRIBUTE” 2/24/2024 2:30 & 7:30 — KATIE DEAL DUO IN WILDFLOWERS : THE WOMEN OF COUNTRY 3/9/2024 2:30 & 7:30 — ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE “STILL STANDING” 3/16/2024 2:30 & 7:30 — School Street Playhouse Prices range $30.00- $45.00 101 School Street, Cumming GA 30040 TIX: 770-781-9178 schoolstreetplayhouse.com VIVALDI’S THE FOUR SEASONS 1/3/23 Prices: $40 - $100 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, 30309 TIX: 404-733-5000 aso.org SHAHRAM SHABPAREH 1/06/24 Prices: $55-$275 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: Ticketmaster.com cobbenergycentre.com RASCHIATORE/STANLEY DUO WITH ERIC JENKINS, PIANO 1/12/24, 8-10pm Price: Students $5, $10-12 TIX: ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1169577 — ARTSKSU PRESENTS: BAND OF OTHER BROTHERS 1/19/24, 8-10pm Price: Cost: Students $5, $24-30 TIX: ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1162120 —

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CYNTHIA SKELLEY-WOHLSCHLAGER, MEZZOSOPRANO & ERIC JENKINS, PIANO 1/22/24, 7:30-9:30pm Price: Students $5, $10-12 TIX: ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1168062 — CHARAE KRUEGER, CELLO & ROBERT HENRY, PIANO FACULTY RECITAL SERIES 1/29/24, 7:30-9:30pm Prices: Students $5, $10-12 ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1168063 — COLLAGE CONCERT 2/3/24, 8-10pm Price: Students $5, $10-12 ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1162117 — NATHAN MUNSON, TENOR & JUDITH COLE, PIANO 2/5/24, 7:30-9:30pm Price: Students $5, $10-12 ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1168064 — BLACK HISTORY MONTH FESTIVAL: JULIA BULLARD, VIOLA & FRIENDS 2/7/24, 7:30-9:30pm Price: Students $5, $10-12 ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1168065 — BLACK HISTORY MONTH FESTIVAL: KSU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2/9/24, 8-10pm Price: Students $5, $10-12 ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1168066 — CHRISTINA SMITH, FLUTE & ROBERT HENRY, PIANO 2/12/24, 7:30-9:30pm Price: Students $5, $10-12 ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1168067 — BLACK HISTORY MONTH FESTIVAL: KSU CHOIRS: “LIFT EVERY VOICE” 2/13/24, 7:30-9:30pm Price: Students $5, $10-12 TIX: ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1168068 — ARTSKSU PRESENTS: HARLEM QUARTET (MOVING FORWARD, TOGETHER: BLACK HISTORY MONTH FESTIVAL) 2/16/24, 8-10pm Students $5, $24-30 TIX: ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1162121 — Kennesaw State University Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw. GA 30144 Bailey School of Music

QUEEN NATION 1/13/24 Prices: $14-$70 Gas South District Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 TIX: (470) 639-8243 www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/queennation JESSE COOK 1/19/24 Prices (range): $43.10+ City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way TIX: (770) 206-2022 citysprings.com TRIBUTES FROM FRANCE 1/21/24 3 pm: GERMAN INSPIRED 2/18/24 3 pm: Prices: 0-$25 ATLANTA CHAMBER PLAYERS 1/21/24 - Ahavath Achim Synagogue 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 2/18/24 - First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta 1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404) 594-3445 atlantachamberplayers.com CANADIAN BRASS 1/26/24 @ 8 p.m Prices: $10–$45 Candler Concert Series Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu TAKE 6 1/27/2024, 8 PM Price: $59-$120 Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University/Lobby 80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 TIX: rialto.gsu.edu events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu/ online/article/take24 CROCE PLAYS CROCE 2/1/24 Prices: $40-$82 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: Ticketmaster.com cobbenergycentre.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE WINTER EMORY JAZZ FEST 2024: BOBBY BROOM, GUITAR 2/2-3/24 Prices: Free–$30 Schwartz Artist-in-Residence Program Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu KATHLEEN MADIGAN 2/3/24 Prices: $29.75-$54.75 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: Ticketmaster.com cobbenergycentre.com THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA 2/4/24 Prices: $69-$93 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: Ticketmaster.com cobbenergycentre.com ST. OLAF CHOIR 2/8/24 @ 8 p.m. Prices: $10–$50 Special Presentation Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu PEABO BRYSON 2/10/2024, 8 PM Price: $59-$120 Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu [events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu/online/ article/peabo24] COME TO THE WOODS: KALEIDOSCOPE IN CONCERT 2/11/23 @ 3 p.m. Prices: $20 General Admission The Michael O’Neal Singers Kingswood United Methodist Church 4896 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 TIX: 770.594.7974 www.mosingers.com

TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN BLACK COMPOSER 2/11/24 Prices: $5-$75 New South Festival Singers Church of St. John 550 Mount Paran Road Atlanta, GA 30327 TIX: 913-488-7524 www.festivalsingers.org/concerts NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA UKRAINE 2/16/24 @ 8 p.m Prices: $10–$60 Candler Concert Series Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu ANDREA BOCELLI 2/17/24 Prices: $100-$450 Gas South District Gas South Arena 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 TIX: (470) 639-8243 www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/andreabocelli-2024 THE PINK FLOYD LASER SPECTACULAR 2/17, 2024 Prices: $30-$65 Gas South District Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 TIX: (470) 639-8243 www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/the-pinkfloyd-laser-spectacular THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY 2/17/24 Prices (range): $51.70+ City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way TIX: (770) 206-2022 citysprings.com DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR. 2/22 & 23/24 Prices: $10-$20 Pace Academy Middle School Drama Pace Academy Fine Arts Center Zalik Theater 966 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, 30327 TIX: pace.booktix.com

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KARLA HARRIS & THE JOE ALTERMAN TRIO 2/24/24 Prices: $28.50-$32.50 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6232 www.roswellcac.com

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS INSPIRE YOUTH 2024 1/20/24 Prices: $10-$25 Gas South District Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 TIX: (470) 639-8243 www.gassouthdistrict.com/ events/detail/inspire-youth-2024

THE KING’S SINGERS 2/25/2024, 3 PM Price: $34-$68 Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University 80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu [events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu/online/ article/king24]

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER 1/25-27/24 Prices: tickets start at $34 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 www.alvinailey.org/atlanta

SAME LIGHT, DIFFERENT LANTERNS 3/15 &16/24, 8 PM Prices: $38 (adult) to $10 (youth); Senior and group rates available.

Atlanta Master Chorale Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N Decatur Road, Atlanta TIX: 404-727-5050 AtlantaMasterChorale.org

BODYTRAFFIC Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett 1/26/24, 8pm; 1/27/24, 8pm Price: $15-20 Department of Dance Kennesaw State University 860 Rossbacher Way, Marietta, GA 30060 TIX: ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1161658

DANCE “GIRL WHY YOU DANCE LIKE THAT?!” FUSION FROM AFRICA TO HIP-HOP 12/30/23 Prices: $30-$40 Dancical Productions , Inc. South Fulton Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Rd SW, South Fulton , Ga 30331 TIX: 770-256-6400 dancicalproductions.com Totaldancekwanzaa2023.eventbrite.com

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL 1/27/24 Prices: Free. Suggested donation: $10.00 Full Radius Dance Decatur School of Ballet, Sams Street Annex 141 Sams Street #4133, Decatur, GA 30303 TIX: 404-724-9663 or info@fullradiusdance.org www.fullradiusdance COCO CHANEL: THE LIFE OF A FASHION ICON 2/9-17/24 Prices: $35 - $150 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 30339 TIX: 404-892-3303 atlantaballet.com

SHEN YUN 2024 1/5-14/24 Prices: $90-$250 Shen Yun Performing Arts Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 877-285-7469 ShenYun.com/ATL

LOVE & PASSION, FEATURING THE BALLET, CARMEN 2/16-17/24 Prices: $18 - $48 Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Lawrenceville Performing Arts Center 147 East Crogan St Lawrenceville, GA 30046 TIX: www.lvilleartscenter.com/eventer/carmen/

BALLETHNIC WAY – STREET NAME CHANGE FUNDRAISER CELEBRATION 1/13/24 3-7pm Prices (range): Donations Ballethnic, Ballethnic Dance Company 2587 Cheney Street- soon to be Ballethnic Way TIX: (404) 762-1416 www.ballethnic.org

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE WINTER TERMINUS Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre 2024 Spring season Date/Time: 3/1/24, 8pm; 3/2/24, 8pm; Sunday, 3/3/24, 2pm Price: $15-20 Kennesaw State University, Department of Dance 860 Rossbacher Way, Marietta, GA 30060 TIX: www.terminusmbt.com/tickets A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 3/2/24 Prices: $15 - $45 Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Gas South District Theatre 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/amidsummer-nights-dream-1 SAINT 3/8 - 10/24 Prices: Free. Suggested donation: $25 Full Radius Dance 7 Stages Theatre Mainstage 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: 404-724-9663 or info@fullradiusdance.org www.fullradiusdance.org PARSONS DANCE 3/10/2024, 3 PM Price: $46-$81 Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu [events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu/online/ article/parsons24] CINDERELLA, A SHORT FAMILY BALLET 3/16-17/24 Prices: $15 - $69 Atlanta Ballet 2 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 30339 TIX: 1-800-982-2787 atlantaballet.com

FESTIVALS, EXHIBITS, MORE THE UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME Open now until 2025 Price: Free DeKalb History Center, 1st floor 101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030 More info: dekalbhistory.org

REFLECTIONS: HONORING THE PAST, CELEBRATING THE FUTURE, TEN YEARS OF THE ZUCKERMAN MUSEUM OF ART EXHIBITION RECEPTION 1/23/24 Price: Free Zuckerman Museum of Art Kennesaw State University 492 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1165633 RECASTING ANTIQUITY: WHISTLER, TANAGRA, AND THE FEMALE FORM 2/3 - 5/19/24 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/recasting-antiquity SONGS FROM THE COMPOST: MUTATING BODIES, IMPLODING STARS 2/3 - 5/19/24 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/recas STROLL FOR MARDI GRAS, LOVE, AND ART! Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade | Saturday, 2/3/24, 1 pm. The fun starts in Oakhurst and proceeds along Mead Road to its endpoint at The Imperial Pub. Valentine Pop-up on the Square | Wednesday, 2/14/24, 5-8 pm. Photo spots, music, rose giveaway and a sweet treat from the city. FREE Ongoing art: Decatur Artway outdoor sculptures, new murals, #lookupdecatur street signs, signal box paintings, buskers. FREE Browse for Music and Comedy: There’s always something fun happening at Decatur venues, so be sure to check out our comprehensive events calendar on our website.

For more information: City of Decatur Visitors Center 113 Claremont Ave. Decatur, Georgia 30030 INFO: 678-615-0915 visitdecaturga.com

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