Atlanta ShowGuide Summer 2009

Summer 2009

Greater Atlanta’s Performing Arts Magazine

Creative Process New Trinity Baroque’s Predrag Gosta Meet Us At The National Black Arts Festival AGMC and Jazz Atlanta Orchestra Celebrate Billy Strayhorn Jazzing it Up at the High Museum Friday Night Jazz Puppets Take Atlanta and Beyond ShowGuide Profile The Legacy Theatre Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights Performance Guide June ~ July 2009 Day Dreamer by Carlos Solis

The Artistry of Master Visual Expressionist Carlos Solis

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The Artistry of Master Visual Expressionist Carlos Solis

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Creative Process New Trinity Baroque’s Predrag Gosta

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Meet Us At The National Black Arts Festival

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AGMC and Jazz Atlanta Orchestra Celebrate Billy Strayhorn

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Jazzing it Up at the High Museum Friday Night Jazz

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Puppets Take Atlanta And Beyond

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ShowGuide Profile The Legacy Theatre Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlight Performance Guide June ~ July 2009

THE ARTISTRY OF MASTER VISUAL EXPRESSIONIST

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n my infinite world of my imagination, I tried to convey and stimulate the mythical and spiritual elements of visual expression. My passion in painting started with tthe he magnificence elements of nature, fauna and flora, and it’s natural beauty that involves it’s selective conditions. For example, the majestic animals of the Amazon or Indians from Venezuela (Guajiros). However, I always try to expand my work to other areas of reality and with a spiritual meaning; therefore, I, occasionally, have the tendency to go from one extreme to another in order to explore, and show the ranges of styles and techniques by creating the most beautiful and delicate components of life to the most complex and strange art.

Fortunately, I have the pleasure and the opportunity Escalador de Suenos to experience the richness of many cultures in South and North America, which allow me to expand my imagination even more; it also helps me to understand the differences and similarities of both worlds. My work reflects the distinctness of my artistic perception from those experiences, which provides vivid colors and physical details in order to make Fishing Illustions something visually pleasing, grotesque or unfamiliar to look at.

Furthermore, I also try to create an awareness and express an opinion about our delicate habitat and lack of knowledge about cultural and racial diversity S. America and spiritual concepts.

My work can be seen at KoKoSphere Gallery in Roswell (kokogallery.com). I can be reached at 678-9203425 or Carlossolis735@hotmail.com.

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Experience Monet’s Water Lilies in an intimate exhibition that includes a breathtaking 42-foot-wide painting —one of the largest outside of France.

Through August 23, 2009

Monet Water Lilies is a collaboration between The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the High Museum of Art, Atlanta.

Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926), Reflections of Clouds on the Water-Lily Pond (detail), ca. 1920, oil on canvas, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Mrs. Simon Guggenheim Fund. © The Museum of Modern Art/Licensed by SCALA/Art Resource, NY.

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CREATIVE PROCESS

NEW TRINITY BAROQUE’S PREDRAG GOSTA

by Holley Calmes

redrag Gosta might find it easier to live in his car or in an airport.

Such is his life, one of constant travel to perform and conduct in venues throughout the world. Although he calls Atlanta his home, he is frequently in Washington DC, Europe, and numerous points in between. He recently returned from the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in South Carolina where he performed with his renowned Atlanta-based ensemble, New Trinity Baroque. Predrag, known as “Pedja” to his friends, immediately then left Atlanta for the nation’s capital where he serves as Assistant Conductor for the National Philharmonic.

Born in Belgrade, Serbia, Gosta started playing violin at the age of six. Not satisfied with one instrument, he eventually became accomplished on piano, harpsichord, singing and, finally, as a conductor. The recipient of both academic and performance scholarships from Trinity College of Music in London and Georgia State University, he received an undergraduate degree and Postgraduate Certificate from Trinity, and three Master of Music degrees from GSU. Atlanta became a destination for Gosta when he heard tales of the city’s amenities from people returning from the 1996 Olympics. In Atlanta he has found a home. Inspired 6

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by his tenure in London, he established a full concert season with New Trinity Baroque, which has been a jewel of Atlanta’s music scene since 1998. New Trinity Baroque has offered an abundance of concerts featuring some of the world’s finest musicians such as the British violinist John Holloway, Dutch virtuoso on recorder Marion Verbruggen and others.

In 2006, Gosta found himself conducting an altogether different type of ensemble: a ballet orchestra. Although this was a new challenge for him, his talent and enthusiasm gave Gwinnett Ballet Theatre a wonderful Music Director and Conductor. Since then, its fledgling orchestra has become a strong force behind GBT’s annual, sold out “Nutcracker” performances.

Maestro Gosta’s international experiences include guest conducting in Russia, Poland, Mexico, plus performances in Boston, London, New York and Washington DC. Constantly on the move, Pedja now commutes between Atlanta and his other destinations often on a weekly basis.

But music is not Gosta’s only talent. A wizard with slight-of-hand and various magic tricks, the conductor mystifies Gwinnett Ballet’s young ballerinas during breaks in Nutcracker rehearsals. Yet his finest magic is reserved for his music, in whatever city or venue he happens to find himself. Fortunately for Atlantans, his focus continues to be on the Olympic City he calls home.

Find out more about Mr. Gosta and his work by visiting his web site at www. predraggosta.com.

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By Leatrice Ellzy, Director of Artistic Programming and New Technologies he National Black Arts Festival officially kicks off on July 29 and runs through August 2. Housed at the Woodruff Arts Center, it promises to be one of the best Festival’s yet!

Highlights include an International Marketplace, Literary Salon and Workshops covering everything from collecting jazz to writing screenplays. Great music performances abound this year with Sing the Truth: A Tribute to Nina Simone featuring Diane Reeves, Liz Wright and Lisa Simone Kelly; Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn and Jazz Around Town with Rio Negro, Kathleen Bertrand and others in various arts and community centers in the metro area. Additionally, amazing talent like Russell Gunn, Julie Dexter, Vinx, Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective, Pepito Gomez, Gritz and Jelly Butter and so many more may be found daily on the Main Stage.

The Pan African Film Festival returns with provocative film from around the world and conversations with filmmakers, actors and producers. Robert Townsend is the subject of this year’s In Retrospect. A conversation about his life and career follows a digital journey through his work. We are pleased to once again partner with Savannah College of Art and Design to offer visual arts of the highest caliber. Mercy, Patience & Destiny: The Women of Whitfield Lovell’s Tableaux by Whitfield Lovell is exhibited at the SCAD-ACA Gallery at Woodruff Arts Center.

The Children’s Education Village presents Growing the Dream as a new area of exploration for children ages 3-12 around the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Children will have an opportunity to experience a replica of the boyhood home and participate in hands-on activities. Theater is center stage with For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide when the Rainbow was Enuf at Southwest Arts Center, produced by True Colors Theater Company and directed by Jasmine Guy; A Cool Drink of Water at Horizon Theater, directed by Andrea Frye and an adaptation for stage of the award winning children’s book, Mirandy and Brother Wind, directed by Shondrika Moss-Bouldin at 14th Street Playhouse.

Meet us the National Black Arts Festival and experience a cultural celebration that you will not soon forget. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.nbaf.org.

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usic has a unique power to bring people together. Thus, it’s appropriate that some of the best-known classics of American jazz bring together the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus and Jazz Orchestra Atlanta in partnership with the National Black Arts Festival this summer to present a concert sponsored by Macy’s.

“Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn” will feature the timeless music of the man behind hits associated with Duke Ellington, Lena Horne and other superstars for one special performance Saturday evening, Aug. 1 in Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center in midtown Atlanta.

“Billy Strayhorn was chief composer and arranger for jazz giant Duke Ellington for nearly 30 years, writing some of the most memorable music of the big-band era. He was a friend and ally of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and above all, he was out and true to himself. What a perfect person and body of work for these groups to come together to celebrate,” said Kevin Robison, artistic director of the AGMC. The concert melds Strayhorn’s musical genius with the choral excellence of the AGMC and the artful jazz stylings of Jazz Orchestra Atlanta to present an event worthy of being included in the National Black Arts Festival.

“We are proud to be part of the National Black Arts Festival,” stated Brenda Pruitt, AGMC executive director. “The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus was founded nearly 30 years ago to foster musical excellence and an atmosphere of diversity. The NBAF’s mission statement is very similar: ‘to engage, cultivate and educate diverse audiences about the arts and culture of the African Diaspora and provide opportunities for artistic and creative expression.’ And Jazz Orchestra Atlanta is dedicated to presenting a wide range of jazz events that appeal to a broad cross-section of the Atlanta area. This incomparable musical event will fulfill the missions of all three of these organizations, as well as continue Macy’s commitment to diversity and enhancing the quality of life of its communities.”

For more information or to purchase tickets, see www.agmchorus.org.

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THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART presents Friday Jazz every third Friday of the month from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday Jazz features live jazz, full gallery access to stunning exhibitions, and a great atmosphere for relaxing, dining, and socializing. For more information visit www.high.org.

June 19, 2009: Mace Hibbard Mace Hibbard has performed throughout the United States and Europe, sharing the stage with Wynton Marsalis, James Moody and The Temptations, among others. After ten years in Austin, Texas, Mace relocated to Atlanta in the summer of 2003, where he currently maintains his reputation as an accomplished saxophonist and composer.

July 17, 2009: Joe Grandsen Joe Gransden has performed worldwide and released seven CDs under his own name. Renowned first for the hard-bop approach of his trumpet, Gransden’s singing voice has been compared to those of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra. Joe is also currently working on a smooth jazz CD with Kenny G. August 21, 2009: Emmett C. Goods Emmett C. Goods is deeply rooted in the traditions of his jazz predecessors, and his sound has been compared to JJ Johnson and Curtis Fuller. He continues to hone his craft on the trombone as both a leader and an educator.

Emmett has recorded with the big band of Roger Humphries and the Steve Davis Big Band, and appeared as a studio musician in the NBC miniseries The Temptations.

September 18, 2009: Dan Baraszu Dan Baraszu has been playing guitar for over 25 years. His major influences include Joe Pass, Pat Martino, John Scofield, Bill Evans, Horace Silver, Sonny Rollins and Charlie Parker. In 2005, he signed with Blue Canoe Records and released his debut album Nightfall. Dan currently resides in the Atlanta area where he leads his own groups and works as a freelance guitarist.

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PUPPETS TAKE ATLANTA AND BEYOND

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n celebration of this July’s Puppeteers of America National Festival, the Center for Puppetry Arts and the Atlanta Convention & Visitor’s Bureau have joined with local and state organizations from throughout the Atlanta metro area to host “Puppets Take Atlanta and Beyond,” a month long, multiple venue international puppetry festival.

Building on the success of Puppets Take Atlanta in 2002, this community-wide festival will showcase innovative puppet companies from Canada, France, Spain, Puerto Rico, and the United States. There will be an exciting range of performances, workshops, and exhibits with something for all ages to enjoy.

Families won’t want to miss Mallory Lewis and Lambchop as they headline the festival in a wonderful tribute to Mallory’s mother, beloved children’s entertainer Shari Lewis, with performances at the Woodruff Arts Center (July 11) and at The Arts Council, Inc., Gainesville (July 12). At the Fulton County Arts Council’s Southwest Arts Center visitors will have the opportunity to see Los Titiriteros de Binéfar (July 17) performing their lyrical El Hombre Cigüeña (The Stork Man) and share their experiences through a special workshop at the venue (July 17). Family audiences can also enjoy award-winning Coad Canada Puppets’ performances at the Roswell Arts Center (July 6-11).

Family audiences at the Center for Puppetry Arts (CPA) can enjoy the bilingual extravaganza La Muela de la Rey Farfán (The Toothache of King Farfan) by New York/Puerto Rico’s Teatro SEA (July 21-26). Other events include classes for children and adults as well as a film screening of Shadowlight Productions’ epic Mongolian fantasy In Xanadu (July 31). While at the CPA, be sure to see three exciting exhibits celebrating the life and work of Jim Henson.

Adult visitors to the CPA will have a look at two cutting-edge French companies. The innovative Bob Théâtre, in their first visit to the United States, will use an assortment of objects from light bulbs to coffee grinders in their fantastic adaptation of the Dracula legend Nosferatu (July 10-12) and Compagnie La Pendue presents a contemporary take on the original trickster Punch in Poli Dégaine “The World’s Best Punch and Judy Show” (July 24-26).

For more information visit www.puppet.org.

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SHOWGUIDE PROFILE

THE LEGACY THEATRE

ithin almost five years from a cold February night in downtown Manhattan in 2002, when they realized they both dreamed of opening their own professional theatre, Mark and Bethany Smith had married, moved to south Atlanta, and realized their dream with the opening of The Legacy Theatre in Tyrone, GA in November of 2006. The journey from dream to reality was not an easy one. While overseeing the building of the theatre, Mark juggled a full-time job with Landmark Christian School in Fairburn, and Bethany worked as a choreographer for Dorris Russell School of Performing Arts in Tyrone. Mark and Bethany credit the support of LCS, Steven Ball, owner of Dorris Russell, their current Sales/Marketing Manager, Dustin Lewis, visionary developers and contractors, as well as hundred of volunteers and financial supporters for the successful opening of Atlanta’s only full-time professional theatre, a for-profit venture. They also credit the city of Tyrone for providing them with a highly visible location off of Highway 74 between I-85 and Peachtree City.

When asked what she thought the main reasons for the theatre’s success, Bethany Smith named two. “We wanted to bring back the rare ‘night out’ to the theatre by providing our patrons an elegant, comfortable state of the art facility, but we also had to provide the talent and production quality that people were used to seeing in Atlanta. We like to think we’ve given them both” The theatre has seen its share of successes in what will soon be it’s fourth year of existence. The Legacy was granted the World Premiere of Joe Landry’s Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play as well as the Regional Premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Dance. The theatre’s most recent success was the Song and Dance Regional Premiere of Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald’s Jen, deemed eligible for this year’s Suzie Bass Awards, John & Jen a first for the theatre. Their successful children’s theatre series and popular Broadway Workshop help make sure that a new generation of theatre goers will continue to frequent live theatre Vintage Hitchcock by Steve Thrasher in years to come. This summer the Legacy will bring High School Musical 2 to its stage and in 2010 look for great shows like My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra and the too-seldom produced Baby to grace the stage.

For more information visit www.thelegacytheatre.org.

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE

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Whole World Improv Theatre · Capitol City Opera True Colors Theatre · Georgia State University School of Music · Theatrical Outfit · Kudzu Playhouse

Experience Live Improv at Whole World Whole World Improv Theatre is an extremely popular improvisation comedy troupe that has been a part of the Atlanta community for 15 years. Offering a wide range of talents and skills, Whole World creates an UNREHEARSED, live experience based on audience suggestions. The recipient of numerous awards, the show provides a unique experience with every performance, making the show relevant to the local culture, current events, and the audience in attendance.

Other programs include Adult and Youth Improv Classes, Kids Summer Camp, Corporate/ Private Events and Teambuilding Workshops.

Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. For more information or to make reservations, please visit www. wholeworldtheatre.com or call 404.817.PLAY.

provides more than 50 performances to over 10,000 schoolchildren every year. Capitol City Opera Company strives to make opera available to all segments of the population including the disadvantaged and makes a concerted effort to help everyone understand and appreciate this art form. Check out www.ccityopera.com for our upcoming events. There is something happening at CCOC every month!

True Colors Theatre Company Presents… for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange Details: July 12 - August 9. Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd, Atlanta, GA 30331, 1.877.725.8849, www.truecolorstheatre.org.

Directed by Broadway star and television actress, Jasmine Guy, Ntozake Shange’s legendary choreopoem about the African-American female journey through America is portrayed through the poetry, dancing and narrative of a slate of women who become the colorful ladies of the rainbow. Both a joyous celebration of a unique culture and a wrenchingly real portrait of the struggle of an oppressed minority, For Colored Girls… tells the timeless story through 20 beautiful vignettes that inspire laughter and tears for the passion and pain of the black woman’s experience. Starring Robin Givens, Nicole Ari Parker & Crystal Fox. “I love the words, messages and sisterhood.

I love the movement and singing throughout the piece. Overall, it shows different colors of pain, struggle and celebration.”

— Jasmine Guy

A Unique Night Out at Capitol City Opera Capitol City Opera Company was formed over 25 years ago to provide classically trained singers of the metropolitan Atlanta area the opportunity to continue to develop their vocal and acting skills on a professional level. This non-profit organization has created many unique programs that benefit all ages and demographics of the general public. Currently, the company presents two operatic shows per year, a monthly restaurant series (Dinner and a Diva) at two metro-area restaurants, and an annual summer pops concert.

The company also encompasses a touring Madrigal Singers ensemble and touring gala singers, and 20

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Whole World Improv Theatre · Capitol City Opera True Colors Theatre · Georgia State University School of Music · Theatrical Outfit · Kudzu Playhouse

Georgia State University School of Music Located in downtown Atlanta, the Georgia State University School of Music offers one of the most comprehensive music programs in the Southeast, including studies in performance, composition, music management, music education, recording/ technology and jazz studies.

The School annually presents over 250 recitals, music workshops and community music concerts including performances by guest artists, faculty and students at the Rialto Center for the Arts and the newly renovated Florence Kopleff Recital Hall. Musical offerings range from jazz ensembles to string quartets—including performances by the University choruses and orchestras. The majority of concerts are FREE and open to the public.

meeting, their mutual fondness for imaginary game-playing turns dark and reveals the inner fears and wounds haunting each man’s sense of self. Never before have three renowned Artistic Directors worked together in such a capacity in Atlanta.

Blood Knot: A Play in Seven Scenes by Athol Fugard. Directed by Susan Booth, Starring Tom Key and Kenny Leon. July 10- August 2, 2009 at the Balzer Theatre at Herren’s, 84 Luckie Street, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Post show talkback with Kenny Leon & Tom Key hosted by Holly Firfer of WXIA’s Atlanta & Co following the 7:30 PM show Sunday, July 12.

For tickets go to theatricaloutfit.org, or call 678-528-1500 Much is Growing at Kudzu Playhouse Running this summer is The Princess and the Pea until June 27 and Disney’s Cinderella from July 9 until August 1. The shows are at 11 am Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Also running on our main stage is the family comedy Mr. Hobb’s Vacation. Shows are 8pm Friday and Saturday and 3pm on Sunday. Hobb’s runs July 10 until August 9.

Coming this Fall is The Ransom of Red Chief in our Family theatre and Teachers, The Musical.

Special discounts for teachers. Check web site for times and dates. www.kudzuplayhouse.org

Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company & Theatrical Outfit Acting powerhouses Tom Key and Kenny Leon reprise their acclaimed 1998 roles as half-brothers, one white, the other black, in 1960s Apartheid-era South Africa in this searing masterpiece about the corrosive effects of racism and the inextricable family ties that bind. Sharing the same mother, Zack (Leon) and Morrie (Key) have fathers of different races. Morrie can “pass” for white in society, a fluke of fate that dictates both brothers’ lives. The two share a one-room shack and dreams for a better life; but when a female pen-pal suddenly proposes a face-to-face

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DEATHTRAP ~ JUN 26 ~ JUL 11 DramaTech Theater · State and Ferst Drive, ATL Box Office: 404-894-3481 · Prices: $5.00 - $10.00 Times: Th-Sa @ 8:00

Theatre A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM ~ MAY 17 ~ JUL 31 Georgia Shakespeare @ Conant Performing Arts Center Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Road NE, ATL Box Office: 404-264-0020 · Prices: $15.00 - $45.00 Times: Running in Repertory

DINNER AND A DIVA - CARMEN ~ JUN 16 ONLY Capitol City Opera @ Petite Auberge 2935 North Druid Hills Road, ATL Box Office: 404-634-6268 · Prices: $55.00· Times: Tu @ 7:00 END DAYS ~ MAY 30 ~ JUN 28 Horizon Theatre 1083 Austin Ave (corner of Euclid & Austin), ATL Box Office: 404-584-7450 · Prices: $20.00 - $30.00 Times: We-Fr @ 8:00; Sa @ 8:30; Su @ 5:00

ALICE IN WONDERLAND ~ MAY 28 ~ AUG 1 Georgia Shakespeare @ Conant Performing Arts Center Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Road NE, ATL Box Office: 404-264-0020 · Prices: $13.00 Times: Running in Repertory

FAIRY CIRCUS ~ JUN 30 ~ JUL 12 Center for Puppetry Arts · 1404 Spring Street NW, ATL Box Office: 404-873-3391 · Prices: $16.00 Times: Tu-Fr @ 10:00; Sa @ 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00; Su @ 1:00 & 3:00

AS I LAY DYING ~ JUN 25 ~ JUL 12 Alliance Theatre @ Hertz Studio Theatre Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree St, ATL Box Office: 404-733-5000 · Prices: $19.44 Times: Th-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 5:00 BEACH BLANKET IMPROV ~ MAY 16 ~ JUN 27 Dad’s Garage Theatre · 280 Elizabeth Street, ATL Box Office: 404-523-3141 · Prices: $13.00 - $15.00 Times: Sa @ 7:00

FATHER GOOSE’S TALES ~ JUN 23 ~ JUN 28 Center for Puppetry Arts · 1404 Spring Street NW, ATL Box Office: 404-873-3391 · Prices: $16.00 Times: Tu-Fr @ 10:00, 12:00 & 2:00; Sa @ 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00; Su @ 1:00 & 3:00

BLACK MAN-OLOGOUES ~ JUN 20 ~ JUN 21 14th Street Playhouse - Stage 3 173 14th Street NE, ATL Box Office: 404-733-5000 · Prices: $25.00 Times: Sa @ 4:00 & 8:00; Su @ 4:00

FUNNY FRIDAYS ~ AUG 22 ~ JUN 14 Aurora Theatre - Mainstage 128 Pike St, Lawrenceville Box Office: 678-226-6222 · Prices: $12.00 - $15.00 Times: Please Check Website for Show Times

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF ~ JUN 25 ~ AUG 2 Georgia Shakespeare @ Conant Performing Arts Center Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Road NE, ATL Box Office: 404-264-0020 · Prices: $15.00 - $45.00 Times: Running in Repertory

IMPROV REVOLUTION ~ SEP 25 ~ JUN 25 Dad’s Garage Theatre · 280 Elizabeth Street, ATL Box Office: 404-523-3141 · Prices: $8.00 - $10.00 Times: Th @ 10:30 IRMA VEP ~ JUN 4 ~ JUL 5 The New American Shakespeare Tavern 499 Peachtree Street, ATL Box Office: 404-874-5299 · Prices: $12.00 - $34.00 Times: Th-Sa @ 7:30; Su @ 6:30

CAUGHT ON THE HOP ~ MAY 22 ~ JUN 21 Kudzu Playhouse Stage 1 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell Box Office: 770-594-1020 · Prices: $12.00 - $18.00 Times: Fr-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 3:00

LAUGHING MATTERS ~ APR 11 ~ NOV 7 Laughing Matters @ Manuel’s Tavern 602 N. Highland Ave., ATL Box Office: 404-225-5000 · Prices: $12.00 Times: Sa @ 8:00

DANCING MONKEY CABARET ~ JUN 26 ~ JUN 28 Academy Theatre · 119 Center St, Avondale Estates Box Office: 404-474-8332 · Prices: $20.00 Times: Fr-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 6:00

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shows LIONEL BART’S OLIVER! ~ JUN 6 ~ JUN 28 Theatre on Main · 4857 North Main Street, Acworth Box Office: 770-565-3995 · Prices: $16.00 - $20.00 Times: Fr-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 5:00 LITTLE PIRATE MERMAID ~ JUN 6 ~ JUN 21 Center for Puppetry Arts · 1404 Spring Street NW, ATL Box Office: 404-873-3391 · Prices: $16.00 Times: Sa-Su @ 1:00 & 3:00 MISALLIANCE ~ JUN 26 ~ JUL 4 Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive · Montgomery, AL. 36117 Box Office: 1-800-841-4273 · Prices: $20.00 - $30.00 Times: Tu - Fr @7:30, Sa & Su 2:00 & 7:30 PETE THE CAT ~ JUN 30 ONLY Aurora Theatre - Mainstage · 128 Pike St, Lawrenceville Box Office: 678-226-6222 · Prices: $7.42 Times: Tu @ 10:00 & 11:30 SCANDAL! 1930’S CHICAGO ~ MAY 1 ~ JUL 31 Dad’s Garage Theatre · 280 Elizabeth Street, Atlanta Box Office: 404-523-3141 · Prices: $10.00 - $12.00 Times: Fr @ 10:30 THE WILD PARTY ~ JUN 12 ~ JUL 25 Onstage Atlanta · 2597 North Decatur Road, Decatur Box Office: 404-897-1802 · Prices: $20.00 - $23.00 Times: Fr-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 3:00

Music Theatre CABARET ~ JUN 11 ~ JUN 28 Atlanta Lyric Theatre @ The Strand Theatre 117 North Park Square, Marietta Box Office: 404-377-9948 · Prices: $30.00 - $35.00 Times: We-sa @ 8:00; Su @ 2:00 DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 ~ JUN 18 ~ JUN 28 Towne Lake Arts Ctr · 6579 Commerce Pkwy, Woodstock Box Office: 678-494-4251 · Prices: $10.00 - $15.00 Times: Th-Su @ 7:00 JERSEY BOYS ~ MAY 27 ~ JUN 21 Theater of the Stars @ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, ATL Box Office: 800-982-2787 · Prices: $22.00 - $67.50 Times: Tu-Fr @ 8:00; Sa @ 2:00 & 8:00; Su @ 1:30 & 7:00

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA ~ JUN 4 ~ JUN 27 Kudzu Playhouse Stage 2 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell Box Office: 770-594-1020 · Prices: $8.00 Times: Th-Sa @ 11:00 THE PRODUCERS ~ MAY 29 ~ JUN 27 The Rosewater Theatre 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell Box Office: 770-640-5500 · Prices: $16.00 - $18.00 Times: Fr-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 3:00 THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW ~ DEC 14 ~ JUN 26 Lips Down on Dixie @ Lefont Plaza Theater 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave, ATL Prices: $7.00 · Times: Fr @ 11:55 THE STING ~ JUN 5 ~ JUN 27 The Blackwell Playhouse · 3378 Canton Rd, Marietta Box Office: 678-213-3311 Prices: $0.00 · Times: Fr-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 3:00

Concert 2009 HARROWER SUMMER OPERA WORKSHOP SCENES PERFORMANCES ~ JUN 19 ~ JUN 21 Georgia State University School of Music Florence Kopleff Recital Hall 10 Peachtree Center Ave, ATL Box Office: 404-413-5900 Prices: $10.00 - $20.00 · Times: Fr @ 7:30; Su @ 3:00 ROBERT SPANO OPENS SUMMER SEASON ~ EXCERPTS FROM BARBER OF SEVILLE & CARMINA BURANA Jun 20 Prices: $21.00 - $59.00 Times: Sa @ 8:00 (doors open @ 7:00) MAGNIFICENT MOZART W/ GRANT LLEWELLYN, CONDUCTOR Jun 27 Prices: $21.00 - $59.00 Times: Sa @ 8:00 (doors open @ 7:00) Atlanta Symphony Orchestra w/ Special Guest Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park , Alpharetta , GA 30009 Box Office: 404-733-5013 FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ ~ MAR 20 ~ DEC 18 High Museum of Art · 1280 Peachtree Street, NE, ATL Box Office: 404-733-5000 · Prices: $18.00 Times: Fr @ 5:00

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BUDDY GUY & JONNY LANG Jun 24 Prices: $25.00 - $65.00 Times: We@ 8:00 ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN Jun 26 Prices: $19.00 - $59.00 Times: Fr @ 8:00 ANITA BAKER Jun 27 Prices: $25.00 - $99.00 Times: Sa@ 8:00 Delta Classic Chastain Concerts at Chastain Park Amphitheater Presented by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Box Office: 404-733-5012

AS I LAY DYING ~ JUN 25 ~ JUL 12 Alliance Theatre @ Hertz Studio Theatre Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta Box Office: 404-733-5000 · Prices: $19.44 Times: Th-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 5:00

Kids Shows

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF ~ JUN 25 ~ AUG 2 Georgia Shakespeare @ Conant Performing Arts Center Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Road NE, ATL Box Office: 404-264-0020 · Prices: $15.00 - $45.00 Times: Running in Repertory

BLOOD KNOT ~ JUL 10 ~ AUG 2 Balzer Theatre ~ Theatrical Outfit 84 Luckie Street, Atlanta Box Office: 678-528-1500 · Prices: $15.00 - $35.00 Times: We-Fr @ 7:30; Sa-Su @ 2:30 & 7:30

A LITTLE PRINCESS ~ MAY 30 ~ JUN 27 The Blackwell Playhouse · 3378 Canton Rd, Marietta Box Office: 678-213-3311 · Prices: $0.00 Times: Sa @ 11:00 & 3:00

DEATHTRAP ~ JUN 26 ~ JUL 11 DramaTech Theater · State and Ferst Drive, Atlanta Box Office: 404-894-3481 · Prices: $5.00 - $10.00 Times: Th-Sa @ 8:00

PETE THE CAT AND OTHER STORIES ~ JUN 30 ONLY Aurora Theatre - Mainstage · 128 Pike St, Lawrenceville Box Office: 678-226-6222 · Prices: $7.42 Times: Tu @ 10:00 & 11:30

DINNER AND A DIVA - TOSCA ~ JUL 21 ONLY Capitol City Opera @ Petite Auberge 2935 North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta Box Office: 404-634-6268 · Prices: $55.00 Times: Tu @ 7:00

THE PRINCESS & THE PEA ~ JUN 3 ~ JUN 28 Towne Lake Arts Center 6579 Commerce Pkwy, Woodstock Box Office: 678-494-4251 · Prices: $5.00 - $8.00 Times: We @ 9:00; Sa @ 11:00 & 3:00; Su @ 3:00

FOOD FOR FISH ~ JUL 5 ~ AUG 1 The Essential Theatre @ Actor’s Express King Plow Arts Center 887 W Marietta St, Suite J-107, ATL Box Office: 404-607-SHOW · Prices: $15.00 - $22.00 Times: Running in Repertory

July Theatre

FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF ~ JUL 12 ~ AUG 9 True Colors Theatre Company Southwest Arts Center · 915 New Hope Road, ATL Box Office: 404-588-0308 · Prices: $21.60 Times: We-Fr @ 8:00; Sa @ 2:30 & 8:00; Su @ 2:30

A COOL DRINK A WATER ~ JUL 11 ~ AUG 23 Horizon Theatre 1083 Austin Ave (corner of Euclid & Austin), ATL Box Office: 404-584-7450 · Prices: $20.00 - $30.00 Times: We-Fr @ 8:00; Sa @ 8:30; Su @ 5:00

ICE GLEN ~ JUL 10 ~ JUL 31 The Essential Theatre @ Actor’s Express King Plow Arts Center 887 W Marietta St, Suite J-107, ATL Box Office: 404-607-SHOW · Prices: $15.00 - $22.00 Times: Running in Repertory

ARE WE THERE YET? ~ JUL 17 ~ AUG 16 ART Station Theatre · 5384 Manor Dr, Stone Mountain Box Office: 770-469-1105 · Prices: $20.00 - $26.00 Times: Th-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 3:00

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shows JIM CROW AND THE RHYTHM DARLINGS ~ JUL 15 ~ AUG 2 The Essential Theatre @ Actor’s Express King Plow Arts Center 887 W Marietta St, Ste J-107, ATL Box Office: 404-607-SHOW · Prices: $15.00 - $22.00 Times: Running in Repertory MAN OF LA MANCHA ~ JUL 16 ~ JUL 19 Henry Players @ Henry County Performing Arts Center 37 Lemon Street, McDonough Box Office: 770-914-1474 · Prices: $10.00 - $12.00 Times: Th-Sa @ 7:30; Su @ 2:30 MR. HOBBS VACATION ~ JUL 10 ~ AUG 9 Kudzu Playhouse Stage 1 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell Box Office: 770-594-1020 · Prices: $12.00 - $18.00 Times: Fr-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 3:00 NOSFERATU (DRACULA) ~ JUL 10 ~ JUL 12 Center for Puppetry Arts · 1404 Spring Street NW, ATL Box Office: 404-873-3391 · Prices: $11.00 - $24.00 Times: Fr-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 5:00 NUNSENSE ~ JUL 17 ~ AUG 8 ACT1 Theater · 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta Box Office: 770-663-8989 · Prices: $12.00 - $15.00 Times: Fr-Sa @ 7:30; Su @ 2:00 TITUS ANDRONICUS ~ JUL 9 ~ AUG 2 Georgia Shakespeare @ Conant Performing Arts Center Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Road NE, ATL Box Office: 404-264-0020 · Prices: $15.00 - $45.00 Times: Running in Repertory

Music Theatre 42ND STREET ~ JUL 28 ~ AUG 2 Theater of the Stars @ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, ATL Box Office: 800-982-2787 · Prices: $20.00 - $67.50 Times: Tu-Fr @ 8:00; Sa @ 2:00 & 8:00; Su @ 1:30 & 7:00 BEE HIVE ~ JUL 10 ~ AUG 2 Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive · Montgomery, AL. 36117 Box Office: 1-800-841-4273 · Prices: $25.00 Times: Tu - Fr @7:30, Sa & Su 2:00 & 7:30

CINDERELLA ~ JUL 9 ~ AUG 1 Kudzu Playhouse Stage 2 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell Box Office: 770-594-1020 Prices: $8.00 · Times: Th-Sa @ 11:00 DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 ~ JUL 10 ~ AUG 2 The Legacy Theatre · 1175 Senoia Road, Tyrone Box Office: 404-895-1473 · Prices: $25.00 Times: Tu-Fr @ 7:30; Sa @ 3:00 & 7:30; Su @ 3:00 LEGALLY BLONDE ~ JUL 14 ~ JUL 19 Theater of the Stars @ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta Box Office: 800-982-2787 · Prices: $20.00 - $67.50 Times: Tu-Fr @ 8:00; Sa @ 2:00 & 8:00; Su @ 1:30 & 7:00 PIPPIN ~ JUL 17 ~ AUG 9 Stage Door Players @ North DeKalb Cultural Center 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Box Office: 770-396-1726 · Prices: $22.00 - $24.00 Times: Fr-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 2:30

Concerts ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION! W/ BRIDGET REISCHL, CONDUCTOR Jul 4 Prices: $21.00 - $59.00 Times: Sa @ 8:00 (doors open @ 7:00) STAR WARS AND MORE W/ MEI-ANN CHEN, CONDUCTOR Jul 11 Prices: $21.00 - $59.00 Times: Sa @ 8:00 (doors open @ 7:00) BEETHOVEN BLOCKBUSTERS W/ HUGH WOLFF, CONDUCTOR Jul 25 Prices: $21.00 - $59.00 Times: Sa @ 8:00 (doors open @ 7:00) Atlanta Symphony Orchestra w/ Special Guest Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park , Alpharetta , GA 30009 Box Office: 404-733-5013 MICHAEL MCDONALD & BOZ SCAGGS Jul 01 Prices: $25.00 - $89.00 Times: We@ 8:00 GLADYS KNIGHT & SMOKEY ROBINSON Jul 08 Prices: $25.00 - $89.00 Times: We@ 8:00 KANSAS WITH ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Jul 10 Prices: $25.00 - $69.00 Times: Fr @ 8:00

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DIANA KRALL WITH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA/ NOT THE ASO Jul 11 Prices: $35.00 - $99.00 Times: Sa @ 8:00 REGENERATION TOUR 2009: TERRI NUNN & BERLIN , WANG CHUNG, ABC & CUTTING CREW Jul 15 Prices: $19.00 - $69.00 Times: We@ 7:00 JOE COCKER Jul 17 Prices: $25.00 - $89.00 Times: Fr @ 8:00 COREY SMITH WITH THE RANDY ROGERS BAND Jul 18 Prices: $25.00 - $89.00 Times: Sa @ 7:00 WAR & AVERAGE WHITE BAND Jul 22 Prices: $19.00 - $59.00 Times: We@ 8:00 CHRIS ISAAK Jul 25 Prices: $25.00 - $75.00 Times: Sa @ 8:00 THE NEVILLE BROTHERS AND DR. JOHN & THE LOWER 911 Jul 29 Prices: $19.00 - $79.00 Times: We@ 7:00 TOM JONES Ju1 31 Prices: $25.00 - $89.00 Times: Fr @ 8:00 Delta Classic Chastain Concerts at Chastain Park Amphitheater · Presented by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra · Box Office: 404-733-5012

Theatre ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE ~ AUG 1 ~ AUG 23 Theatre on Main · 4857 North Main Street, Acworth Box Office: 770-565-3995 · Prices: $20.00 - $25.00 Times: Fr @ 7:00; Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 5:00 BEAR COUNTRY ~ AUG 6 ~ AUG 20 Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive · Montgomery, AL. 36117 Box Office: 1-800-841-4273 · Prices: $38.00 - $45.00 Times: Tu - Fr @7:30, Sa & Su 2:30 & 7:30 COTTON PATCH GOSPEL ~ AUG 12 ~ AUG 30 Balzer Theatre ~ Theatrical Outfit · 84 Luckie Street, ATL Box Office: 678-528-1500 · Prices: $15.00 - $35.00 Times: We @ 11:00 & 7:30; Th-Sa @ 7:30; Su @ 2:30 DINNER AND A DIVA - LA BOHEME ~ AUG 18 ONLY Capitol City Opera @ Petite Auberge 2935 North Druid Hills Road, ATL Box Office: 404-634-6268 Prices: $55.00 · Times: Tu @ 7:00

Festivals 2009 NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL ~ JUL 29 ~ AUG 2 Woodruff Arts Center & Various Venues Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree Street · Atlanta, GA. 30309 Box Office: 404-733-5000 or www.nbaf.org Prices: check www.nbaf.org or call 404-733-5000 Times: check www.nbaf.org or call 404-733-5000

DON’T MENTION MY NAME ~ AUG 21 ~ SEP 20 Kudzu Playhouse Stage 1 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell Box Office: 770-594-1020 · Prices: $12.00 - $18.00 Times: Fr-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 3:00 MACHOMER ~ AUG 26 ~ AUG 30 Georgia Shakespeare @ Conant Performing Arts Center Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Road NE, ATL Box Office: 404-264-0020 · Prices: $15.00 - $45.00 Times: We-Fr @ 7:30; Sa @ 7:30 & 10:00; Su @ 7:30

Kids Shows ALPHABET SOUP ~ JUL 7 ONLY Aurora Theatre - Mainstage 128 Pike St, Lawrenceville Box Office: 678-226-6222 · Prices: $7.42 Times: Tu @ 10:00 & 11:30

PRELUDE TO A KISS ~ AUG 7 ~ AUG 15 Centerstage North Theatre · 3330 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta · Box Office: 770-516-3330 Prices: $10.00 · Times: Th-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 2:00

WILLY WONKA JUNIOR ~ JUL 8 ~ AUG 2 Towne Lake Arts Center 6579 Commerce Pkwy, Woodstock Box Office: 678-494-4251 · Prices: $8.00 Times: We @ 10:00; Sa @ 11:00 & 3:00; Su @ 3:00

SORDID LIVES, IT’S A DRAG BY DEL SHORES ~ AUG 2 ~ AUG 3 The Process Theatre Co. @ Onstage Atlanta 2597 North Decatur Road, Decatur Box Office: 404/245-4205 Prices: $17.00 - $20.00 · Times: Su @ 7:00; Mo @ 8:00

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(770) 594-1020 www.kudzuplayhouse.org THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF ~ AUG 22 ~ SEP 20 Kudzu Playhouse Stage 2 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell Box Office: 770-594-1020 · Price: $8.00 · Times: Sa-Su @ 2:00 THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A TRAILER TRASH HOUSEWIFE BY DEL SHORES ~ AUG 21 ~ SEP 12 The Process Theatre Co. @ Onstage ATL 2597 North Decatur Road, Decatur Box Office: 404/897-1802 · Prices: $18.00 - $22.00 Times: Fr-Sa @ 8:00; Su @ 3:00

Music Theatre GREASE ~ AUG 11 ~ AUG 16 Theater of the Stars @ The Fox Theatre · 660 Peachtree Street NE, ATL Box Office: 800-982-2787 · Prices: $20.00 - $67.50 Times: Tu-Fr @ 8:00; Sa @ 2:00 & 8:00; Su @ 1:30 & 7:00

Concerts LUSH LIFE ~ THE MUSIC OF BILLY STRAHORN ~ AUG 1 Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Symphony Hall @ Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree Street · Atlanta, GA. 30309 Box Office: 404-733-5000 or www.agmchorus.org Prices: $15.00 - $45.00 · Times: Sa @ 8:00

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN @ THE MOVIES W/ RICHARD KAUFMAN, CONDUCTOR Aug 1 Prices: $21.00 - $59.00 Times: Sa @ 8:30 (doors open @ 7:30) RISING STARS ~ ILYICH RIVAS MAKES HIS U.S. DEBUT WITH A MAJOR AMERICAN ORCHESTRA Aug 15 Prices: $21.00 - $59.00 Times: Sa @ 8:00 (doors open @ 7:00) Atlanta Symphony Orchestra w/ Special Guest Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park , Alpharetta, GA 30009 Box Office: 404-733-5013 THE TEMPTATIONS & ASHFORD AND SIMPSON Aug 14 Prices: $20.00 - $89.00 Times: Fr @ 8:00 STEELY DAN Aug 15 Prices: $39.00 - $115.00 Times: Sa @ 8:00 AMERICA WITH CHRISTOPHER CROSS Aug 19 Prices: $19.00 - $59.00 Times: We@ 7:00 EDWIN MCCAIN WITH FREDDY JONES BAND Aug 28 Prices: $15.00 - $45.00 Times: Fr @ 7:30 EN VOGUE WITH TONY! TONI! TONE! AND SILK Aug 29 Prices: $25.00 - $69.00 Times: Sa @ 8:00 Delta Classic Chastain Concerts at Chastain Park Amphitheater · Presented by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Box Office: 404-733-5012

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