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heading this way ‘Marvel Universe Live!’ brings characters to life

By Katie Morris

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Fans have been reading Marvel comic books for decades and watching superheroes like Spider-man, Captain America and Iron Man sweep the box office and set records. Now, for the first time ever, audiences will get the chance to experience their favorite Marvel characters live and in-action.

Marvel’s first-ever, live-action arena spectacular “Marvel Universe Live!” puts fans right in the middle of an exhilarating battle of good versus evil.

Atlanta fans will have two opportunities to catch the highly

IF YOU GO • What: Marvel Universe Live!

• Where: The Arena at Gwinnett Center • When: Dec. 26-28 • Tickets: $20 to $75 • More Info: gwinnettcenter.com/ events • What: Marvel Universe Live!

• Where: Philips Arena • When: Dec. 20-22 • Tickets: $24 to $79 • More Info: philipsarena.com/ events

anticipated show, because it will be at Philips Arena Dec. 20-22 and The Arena at Gwinnett Dec. 26-28.

“Marvel Universe Live” has an original story that brings more than 25 Marvel

characters, the most ever assembled in one production, together on one epic quest. It’s framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe.

The Mighty Thor has shattered the cube to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands, and the pieces are scattered all across the globe. Thor’s villainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only obliterate the Earth but also the entire Universe.

To defeat Loki, Marvel’s biggest super heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man and Wolverine, must band together to retrieve the Cosmic Cube fragments and unite them.

As the super heroes track the cube, they will encounter some of their biggest adversaries including Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Red Skull, Madame Hydra, Aldrich Killian, Electro and more.

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UNDERSTANDING FEAR

Guests examine human and animal brain specimens at the Fear Lab, which is part of the new “Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear” exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta. (Special Photo)

Fernbank Museum offers new, frightening attractions

By Morgan Nalley

viewers an upclose and 5-story-tall view of the giant pandas of the Wolong This month the FernNational Nature Reserve bank Museum of Natural as they are released into History in Atlanta is offer- the wild. ing two new attractions.

On Sept. 27, the “Goose The “Goose Bumps! The Bumps! The Science of Science of Fear” exhibit Fear” exhibit will open to gives guests the opportuthe public. The journey nity to learn about their into understanding the bodies’ physical reaction human body’s biological to fear in a safe envireaction to fear begins ronment, and the latest with kid-friendly host Mr. IMAX film “Pandas: The Goose Bumps in the Fear Journey Home” will give Lab which has hands-on Staff Intern

activities, videos and interactive displays showing how the brain and body work together. The Challenge Course uses interactive displays that safely allow guests to face four common fears: animals, electric shock, loud noises and falling. “‘Goose Bumps!’ is a truly interactive experience,” Lynn Anders, Fernbank’s Education Programs Manager, said in a press release, “allow-

ing guests opportunities to safely investigate their own fears, as well as those of their friends and family.”

Now playing on Fernbank’s 5-story-tall Rankin M. Smith IMAX Theatre is “Pandas: The Journey Home,” a 40-minute long documentary about reintroducing 300 giant pandas into the wild.

Narrated by actress Joely Richardson, the film will also give the audience a

look at the captive breeding program complete with footage of newborn and young giant pandas.

Anders, who is also Fernbank’s Animal Programs Manager, said in a press release that Fernbank is “thrilled” to offer the film.

“This film will provide the opportunity to learn more about these fascinating creatures and how we can all impact the conservation of endangered species across the world,” Anders said.

Tickets for “Goose

Bumps! The Science of Fear” are free with museum admission.

Museum tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for students and seniors, $16 for children ages 3 to 12 and ages 2 and under are free.

Admission to the IMAX® theatre requires a separate ticket. Fernbank will offer special viewing hours and ticket prices for the exhibit during Martinis and IMAX on Fridays from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

For more information, visit fernbankmuseum.org or call 404-929-6400.

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spotlight on fall arts METRO CALENDAR 7 STAGES 1105 Euclid Ave. in Little 5 Points, Atlanta 404-523-7647 www.7stages.org • “The Doctor, the Devil and My Dad” Oct. 2-26 • “Krampus Xmas” Dec. 18-21 Ticket information: Call 404523-7647 or visit the website.

• Spano Conducts Prior Symphony Nov. 20, 22, 23 • Celtic Thunder Nov. 21 • Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Nov. 22 • Sci-Fi Spectacular Nov. 28-29 • Handel’s “Messiah” Dec. 4-5 • ASO Kids’ Christmas Dec. 7 • Diana Krall Dec. 8 • Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood Dec. 9 • Christmas with the ASO Dec. 11, 13 • A Very Merry Holiday Pops! Dec. 18-20 Ticket information: Call the box office at 404-733-5000 or visit the website.

14TH STREET PLAYHOUSE 173 14th St., Atlanta 404-733-4537 www.14thstplayhouse.org No upcoming shows announced.

Ticket information: Call 404733-4537 or visit the website.

BROADWAY IN ATLANTA FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-881-2100 atlanta.broadway.com • “The Phantom of the Opera ” Oct. 22-Nov. 2 • “Dirty Dancing” Nov. 2530 Ticket information: Call 855-285-8499 or visit the website.

ACTOR’S EXPRESS 887 W. Marietta St., Atlanta 404-875-1606 www.actors-express.com • “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” today through Oct. 5 • “Murder Ballad” Nov. 6-Dec. 7 • “Libby’s at the Express” Dec. 12-21 Ticket information: Call the box office at 404-607-7469 or visit the website.

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY OF THE ARTS 1404 Spring St., Atlanta 404-873-3391 www.puppet.org • “The Old Man and the Monkeys & Other Chinese Tales” today through Oct. 5 • “The Wizard of Oz” Oct. 8-26 • “The Headless Horseman of Silly Hollow” Oct. 28-Nov. 9 • “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” Nov. 13-Dec. 28 Ticket information: Contact tickets@puppet.org or call 404-873-3391.

ALLIANCE THEATRE Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-733-4650 www.alliancetheatre.org • “Bull Durham: A New Musical” today through Oct. 5 • “Native Guard” today through Oct. 19 • “Little Raindrop Songs” Oct. 16-Nov. 8 • “Steel Magnolias” Oct. 22-Nov. 9 • “Courage” Nov. 3 • “A Christmas Carol” Nov. 21-Dec. 24 • “It’s a Wonderful Laugh” Nov. 28-Dec. 20 Ticket information: Call the box office at 404-733-5000 or visit the website.

ATLANTA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Shakespeare Tavern 499 Peachtree St., Atlanta 404-874-5299 www.shakespeare tavern.com • “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” today through Oct. 5 • “Macbeth” Oct. 10-Nov. 2 •“Twelfth Night” Nov. 7-30 • Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 4-23 Ticket information: Call 404874-5299, email boxoffice@ shakespearetavern.com or visit the website.

ANSLEY PARK PLAYHOUSE 1545 Peachtree St. in the Peachtree Pointe Building, Atlanta 404-941-7453 www.ansleyparkplayhouse. com No upcoming shows announced.

Ticket information: Call the box office at 404-941-7453 or visit the website.

ATLANTA LYRIC COMPANY The Strand Theatre 117 N. Park Square N.E., Marietta 404-377-9948 www.atlantalyrictheatre. com • “Chicago” Oct. 24-Nov. 9 • “Sanders Family Christmas” Dec. 5-14 Ticket information: Call the box office at 404-377-9948 or visit the website.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-733-4900 www.atlantasymphony.org • Donald Runnicles Con-

GRAND CHAPITEAU AT ATLANTIC STATION 20th Street Atlanta • Cirque du Soleil Amaluna Oct. 3-Nov. 30 THEATRICAL OUTFIT Balzar Theater at Herren’s 84 Luckie St., Atlanta Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna will run from Oct. 3 through Nov. 30 at the Grand Chapiteau at Atlantic Sta678-528-1500 tion. (Special Photos) www.theatricaloutfit.org • “My Children! My Africa!”

Oct. 9-26 ducts Beethoven’s Ninth Oct. • Jason Alexander with the • Marc Piollet and Javier • “The Gifts of the Magi” 2-5 ASO Oct. 24, 25 Perianes ASO debut Nov. 6, 8 Dec. 4-21 • Nicola Benedetti’s ASO • Halloween Spooktacular • First Fridays Nov. 7 • “A Christmas Memory” debut Oct. 9, 11 Oct. 25 • The Best of Rufus WainDec. 22-23 • Lang Lang plays Mozart • Susan Boyle Oct. 26 wright Nov. 9 Ticket information: Call Oct. 15 • Danny Elfman’s Music • Spano Conducts Vaughan 1-877-725-8849 or visit the • Robert Spano Conducts from Tim Burton’s Films Oct. Williams’s “Sea Symphony” website.

“Bolero” Oct. 16, 18 31, Nov. 1 Nov. 13, 15

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‘Clybourne’ brings controversy, comedy to Aurora

By Katie Morris

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Aurora audiences will be able to experience an uncensored journey filled with challenges and controversies in the play “Clybourne Park.”

The darkly satirical Pulitzer Prize winning comedy makes its metro Atlanta debut on the Aurora stage Oct. 2-26. “Clybourne Park,” written by Bruce Norris, is loosely based on Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun.” It brings to the surface callous, volatile issues regarding race and real estate in two acts that take place 50 years apart.

In the first act, 1959 homeowners Russ (Robin Bloodworth) and Bev (Tess Malis Kincaid) prepare to sell their home to the neighborhood’s first African-American family, but their overtly racist neighbor Karl (Joe Sykes) tries to persuade them otherwise. In an era where people traditionally hide their true feelings, truth comes to light creating comically uncomfortable circumstances, especially for Bev’s African-American maid Francine (Chelcy Cutwright) and her quiet husband Albert (Eric Little).

The second act flashes forward 50 years to the same house, as arrogant white man Steve, also played by Sykes, and his wife Lindsey (Cara Mantella) prepare to tear down the home to build a larger, more modern dwelling. With lawyers involved, the interested

Veteran actors, from left, Danielle Deadwyler, Tess Malis Kincaid and Robin Bloodworth will star in the satirical comedy “Clybourne Park” at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville Oct. 2-26. (Special Photo)

parties tiptoe through social politics, pitting race against real estate. The Aurora’s main curtain lifts in the second act to theatrically reveal the house with a half century of neglect, making it one of the few theaters regionally that are capable of producing this timealtering show.

Director Melissa Foulger said the play was a challenge for the cast because of the sensitive subject matter and controversial issues.

“This piece asks the actors to dig deep into themselves to deal with their own feelings about the issue of race and forces them to come to terms

with how they will portray characters that they may or may not necessarily agree with,” Foulger said. “This opened up a lot of conversation in the rehearsal room about our feelings about the characters and trying to find ways to make it real for the character, even if the actor didn’t agree.”

Foulger’s excited to see theater opening up controversial conversations and providing audiences with opportunities to discuss current issues.

“For the audience, this play is going to open a lot of questions as well, specifically around the issues of race, gentrification, urban sprawl

and white flight, issues that Atlanta continues to struggle with today and is trying to solve through initiatives like the failed TSPLOST, the move of the Braves stadium and the ever changing dynamics of many of Atlanta’s neighborhoods.

It will challenge them to think about where we started, where we are now and where we, as a community, want to end up,” Foulger said.

According to Foulger, “Clybourne Park” is unique experience because audiences are able to watch a neighborhood’s 50-year progression and see how race has played a part.

Actor Joe Sykes plays both the overtly racist neighbor Karl and arrogant husband Steve in the play "Clybourne Park" at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville Oct. 2-26.

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“The actors play different characters in each act with some familial overlap that connects certain characters across the years,” Foulger said. “During this span, the house makes some stark changes as do the thoughts about who should live in the community. While the material centers around some sensitive topics, it does so in a way that leaves you laughing. Humor is central to this play.”

“Clybourne Park” will

be presented Oct. 2-26 and is recommended for adult audiences. Tickets range from $20 to $40 per person, and a discount matinee will be available Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. from $16 per person.

There will be no evening performance on that day.

Show times are Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit auroratheatre.com.

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Hit animated film ‘Frozen’ comes to life at Philips

By Katie Morris

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The No. 1 animated film of all time will come to life before audience’s eyes as Disney on Ice presents “Frozen” at Philips Arena.

The Academy-award winning tale will be told live for the first time in this production, capturing the dynamic relationship between royal sisters Anna and Elsa. The Disney on Ice performance tells the same story of love and conquering fear from the film.

Anna, a girl with a big heart, embarking on an epic journey to find her magical sister Elsa. Elsa is determined to remain secluded as she finally feels free to test the limits of her powers. Rugged mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven,

IF YOU GO • What: 34th Disney on Ice presents Frozen • Where: Philips Arena • When: Oct. 8-12 • Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., • Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

• Friday at 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.

• Sunday at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.

• Tickets: $52-$250 • More Info: philipsarena.com/events

the lovable and hilarious snowman Olaf and the magical trolls help Anna along the way. Audiences will be able to sing along with hit musical masterpieces like “Let it Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Fixer Upper.”

In Disney On Ice pres-

Princess Anna and Queen Elsa come to life in the Disney on Ice presentation of “Frozen” at Philips Arena Oct. 8-12. (Special Photos)

ents “Frozen,” Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will take the audience through the magical story based in Arendelle, with special appearances by beloved Disney princesses and other favorite characters from Disney Pixar’s “Toy Story” and “Finding Nemo” and Disney’s “The Lion King,” who all come together to

prove that true love is the greatest power of all.

“Our goal is to showcase these heartwarming characters in a way that allows the audience to cheer and sing along

throughout this emotional journey,” Director Patty Vincent said in a press release.

To create a completely immersive experience for the audience, the set de-

sign will encompass the space from the ice surface up through the air, helping families feel like they are trekking up to the North Mountain with Anna, Kristoff and Sven and truly experience the storm inside Elsa. Elsa’s magic will be enhanced by state-of-the art special effects while her emotions will be conveyed through powerful skating.

The response in Atlanta has been so great there have been three additional performances, bringing the total number to 13 shows. Tickets are still available for purchase at philipsarena. com/events.

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NEW ENERGY

Musical ‘Dirty Dancing’ brings energy to the Fox

“Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage” will bring the same racy dance moves and iconic songs from the film to the Fox Stage Nov. 25-30. (Special Photos)

By Katie Morris

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Audiences will be able to experience singing, dancing, summer romance and iconic lines like, “Nobody puts Baby in the corner” at the Fox Theatre this November.

“Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage” will play at the Fox Nov. 25-30. The staged musical of the worldwide smash-hit film will give audiences the chance to see their favorite numbers like “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heartstopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” The musical closely follows the movie’s story line with a few additions about the Civil Rights Movement and some extra scenes.

The story takes place in the summer of 1963 while 17-year-old Frances “Baby” Houseman is on vacation in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents. Mesmerized by the racy dance moves and pounding rhythms she dis-

“Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage” closely follows the movie “Dirty Dancing” with a few additions about the Civil Rights Movement.

Rice’s favorite scene of the show is in the first act when Baby discovers the resort staff having a Characters Baby and Johnny rehearse for their big dance performance during the fun-filled party with racy dance moves. show “Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage” at the Fox Theatre Nov. 25-30.

“I love the number ‘Do You Love Me?’ in covers in the resort’s staff Emily Rice (National theater excited and satisact one because it is so quarters, Baby can’t wait Tour: “A Chorus Line”) fied. energetic. There’s two to be part of the scene. Es- plays Baby’s older sister, “The show follows the numbers back to back pecially when she catches Lisa Houseman, who, ac- movie closely, but it’s ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the eye of Johnny Castle, cording to Rice, has two an electric experience ‘Love Man,’ Rice said. the resort’s sexy dance main interests in the show: because it’s live. I was “Everyone’s there and all instructor. Passions ignite meeting a summer boywatching from backstage dancing and having a big and Baby’s life changes friend — preferably one the other night and it was party, and Baby comes forever when she’s thrown attending an Ivy league really exciting to see the in and sees it for the into the deep end as school — and painting movie, but live, because first time. It just really Johnny’s leading lady, her nails. Rice said so far there’s an energy there. captures the excitement both on-stage and off. audiences have left the It’s very cool,” Rice said. of the show.”

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“Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage” will play at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta Nov. 25-30, with a special performance at 7:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving. The performance schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $33 and are available by visiting foxtheatre.org/dirtydancing, calling 855-285-8499 or visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office at 660 Peachtree St. in Atlanta.

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•From Page 1C A unique blend of aerial stunts, pyrotechnics and cutting-edge special effects really bring the show to life for audiences. The cast features performers from all over the world trained in everything from martial arts to motocross.

Featured performers include professional snow-skater and threetime X Games champ Phil Smage as Captain America, martial arts expert and AAU Junior Olympics/ National Champion Kirk Jenkins as Wolverine.

There will also be WMX Pro National Champion and two-time X Games winner Ashley Fiolek as Hydra Agent and 2012 X Games Silver Medalist Louise Forsley as Black Widow.

Gymnast Taylor Hemmeter plays a number of supporting roles including one of the Shield Agents battling Black Widow in the beginning of the show.

She said the cast underwent a rigorous training and rehearsal schedule before opening the show.

“We spent three months at a huge training warehouse in Florida where we rehearsed six days a week for eight to 12 hours a day learning fight scenes, getting fitted for costumes and doing character research.

We learned mannerisms.

It was very detailed,” Hemmeter said. “The process was very long and intensive, but we were all there learning the show from the ground up. A lot of times you don’t get to build a show together from the very beginning.”

Hemmeter finds the show inspiring because of all the strong, dominant female characters

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Long-time “American Ninja Warrior” professional course tester Eric Foster plays Hawkeye in “Marvel Universe Live!” coming to Philips Arena Dec. 20-22 and the Gwinnett Arena Dec. 26-28. (Special Photos)

featured throughout the show.

“I think so many of the Marvel movies that have come out recently have been mostly about the

guys. The female characters in this show are so incredibly strong, and they do a lot of the heavy lifting work during the fight scenes,” Hemmeter

super heroes, it’s girls, too. I love looking out at the audience and seeing little girls cheer for Black Widow, Captain Marvel Professional snow-skater and three-time X Games and Madame Hydra.” champ Phil Smage plays Albany native Bernard Captain America in “Marvel Lyght’s specialties are acUniverse Live!” coming to robatics and motorcycles Philips Arena Dec. 20-22 — he plays a Chitauri, and the Gwinnett Arena an evil alien, and is also Dec. 26-28.

Spider-Man’s understudy.

He is looking forward to coming back to Georgia this December and has family coming to see him perform at the Gwinnett said. “I think it’s great Arena. because it’s not just little “It honestly feels really boys who are into these good to be coming back

home. We’ve spent a lot of time in big cities with tall buildings, and I can’t wait to get back to the country,” Lyght said.

Lyght feels “Marvel Univers Live!” is unlike any other show out there and it’s a good family show filled with action and thrills.

“One of my favorite stunts is the car flip,” Lyght said. “In one of the first scenes, Maria Hill and Nick Fury are being attacked by Chiatari. They start to get the better of them and they flip the vehicle on stage.”

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BY VENUE 37 MAIN 37 E. Main St., Buford 678-288-2030 www.37main.com • Oct. 3: Yacht Rock Schooner • Oct. 4: 12 oz.

• Oct. 10: Back in Black • Oct. 11: Reubuen’s Bell • Oct. 17: Hysteria • Oct. 18: Aunt Betty • Oct. 24: Led Zepagan • Oct. 25: Krotona • Oct. 31: Fly Betty Band • Nov. 1: Moby Dick • Nov. 7: Slippery When Wet • Nov. 8: Appetite for Destruction 40 WATT CLUB 285 W. Washington St., Athens 706-549-7871 www.40watt.com • Oct. 2: J. Mascis, Luluc • Oct. 3: Family and Friends, Whiskey Gentry • Oct. 6: Old 97’s, David Wax Museum • Oct. 8: Tig Notaro • Oct. 9: Wrenn, UGA Jazz Band, Grant Cowan • Oct. 10: Superchunk, Crooked Fingers • Oct. 17: Bobby Compton, Sean Thomas • Oct. 18: Sundy Best • Oct. 22: The Modern Pinups • Oct. 24: Model Citizen Salon: The I Scccream Social • Oct. 25: Murder by Death • Oct. 31: Elf Power, Circulatory System AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE AT LAKEWOOD 2002 Lakewood Ave., Atlanta 404-443-5000 www.livenation.com/venues/14086/aaron-s-amphitheatre-at-lakewood • Aug. 5: 5 Seconds of Summer: Rock Out with Your Socks Out Tour ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com • Oct. 11: Five Finger Death Punch and Volbeat • Oct. 22: Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull • Oct. 23: Jake Owen • Oct. 28: Judas Priest • Nov. 28: Brantley Gilbert with Tyler Farr and Chase Bryant • Dec. 6: Hunter Hayes • Dec. 10: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Christmas Attic • Dec. 11: Eric Church with Dwight Yoakam • Dec. 20: Justin Timberlake • Dec. 26-28: Marvel Universe Live!

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com • Oct. 4-5: Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s “19-20-21” • Oct. 11-12: Sugarloaf Ballet’s “Aladdin” • Oct. 26: Third Eye Dancers’ “Once Upon a Time: Beauty and the Beast” • Nov. 2: The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra’s Fall Fiesta Concert • Nov. 28-30: Northeast

AURORA THEATRE 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com • “Clybourne Park” Sept.

30-Oct. 26 • Ghost Tours and Cemetery Tours Oct. 1-Nov. 1 • “Driving Miss Daisy” Oct. 3-19 • “StinkyKids: The Musical” Oct. 11 • “Air Up There!” Oct. 18 • Comedy Nights Oct. 2425, Nov. 7-8, 14-15 • Halloween Magic Show Oct. 25 • Swing Nights Nov. 13 • “Christmas Canteen” Nov. 21-Dec. 21 • “The 12 Dates of Christmas” Nov. 28-Dec. 20 • “A Christmas Carol” Nov. 28-Dec. 21 • “Santa’s Missing Mail” Dec. 6 • “Twas the Night Before Christmas” Dec. 13 • “Trouble in Toyland” Dec. 20 Ticket information: Tickets range from $15 to $30.

Children’s shows are $7 per ticket. Call the box office at 678-226-6222, email boxoffice@auroratheatre.com or

Jake Owen will perform on Oct. 23 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. (Special Photo)

Atlanta Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” • Dec. 5-21: Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER 395 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta 404-523-6275 www.atlantaciviccenter.com • Oct. 4: The Legends Concert Series • Oct. 11: Hip Hop Legends • Oct. 13: Christmas Cantana • Oct. 18: Rickey Smiley and friends CENTER STAGE 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta 404-885-1365 http://www.centerstageatlanta.com/shows/centerstage-theater/ • Oct. 4: Allen Stone • Oct. 11: King Diamond • Oct. 14: The Nick & Knight Tour • Oct. 15-16: Marsha Ambrosius • Oct. 17: Café Tacuba • Oct. 19: Kidz Bop • Oct. 24: Cowboy Mouth • Oct. 28: Bleachers & Wild Cub • Oct. 29: Robinson Brotherhood • Oct. 30: Dirty Loops • Nov. 9: Timeflies • Nov. 12: Atmosphere CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATER 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta 404-233-2227 www.chastainseries.com and www.classicchastain. com No upcoming shows announced.

COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 770-916-2800 www.cobbenergycentre.com • Sept. 28: The Head and the Heart • Oct. 4: Gino Vannelli • Oct. 10: Shaq’s All Star Comedy Jam • Oct. 11: Video Games Live • Oct. 17: Brian Culbertson

• Oct. 24: Jim Gaffigan • Oct. 25: Fred Hammond & Donnie McClurkin • Oct. 30: ArtsBridge - ImagineOcean EDDIE’S ATTIC 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur 404-377-4976 www.eddiesattic.com • Sept. 28: John Cowan, John McFee & Friends, School of Rock Atlanta • Sept. 29: Songwriter’s Open Mic • Sept. 30: Brendan James • Oct. 1: Glen Phillips • Oct. 2: Meiko • Oct. 3: Bobby Yang , Sugarcapps • Oct. 4: Barry Waldrep, Patrick Davis (CD Release) • Oct. 5: Hannah Thomas, Jamie Lynn Vessels, & Morgan Rowe, Whiskey Shivers • Oct. 6: Songwriter’s Open Mic • Oct. 7: Ed Roland & The Sweet Tea Project • Oct. 8: Priscilla Ahn • Oct. 9: Stu Larsen, The Soil & The Sun • Oct. 10: Eliza Gilkyson, Austin Lucas EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN 4055 Stonecypher Road, Suwanee 770-945-5628 everettbrothers.com No upcoming shows announced.

FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS 349 Ferst Drive, Georgia Tech Campus 404-894-9600 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu • Oct. 9: Sybarite5 • Oct. 12: National Acrobats of China • Oct. 26: El Gato Con Botas, “Puss in Boots” • Oct. 6: Georgia Tech Symphonic and Concer Band • Nov. 7: Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Allen Toussaint • Nov. 17: Kyle Abraham, “Abraham.In.Motion” FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-881-2100

foxtheatre.org • Oct. 3-Nov. 16: Cirque Du Soleil: Amaluna • Oct. 10: The Australian Pink Floyd Show • Oct. 15: Lettuce • Oct. 18: John Prine with special guest Jason Isbell • Oct. 22-Nov. 2: “The Phantom of the Opera” • Oct. 26: Justin Hayward • Nov. 8: Aretha Franklin • Nov. 9: The Fresh Beat Band • Nov. 12: One More for the Fans! - Celebrating The Songs & Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd • Nov. 14: Straight No Chaser • Nov. 15: Little Big Town THE LOFT 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta 404-885-1365 www.centerstage-atlanta. com/shows/the-loft/ • Oct. 1: Foxygen • Oct. 3: Imelda May • Oct. 9: Flyleaf • Oct. 10: The Real A Town Experience hosted by Killer Mike • Oct. 11: Boy & Bear • Oct. 16: Courtney Barnett & San Fernin • Oct. 24: Mali Music • Oct. 27: Mary Lambert: Heart on My Sleeve Tour • Nov. 1: Mansions on the Moon • Nov. 2: PartyNextDoor • Nov. 4: Jamestown Revival • Nov 11: Jukebox the Ghost PHILIPS ARENA 1 Philips Drive N.W., Atlanta 404-878-3000 www.philipsarena.com • Oct. 8-12: Disney on Ice presents “Frozen” • Oct. 15: Paul McCartney • Nov. 22: Stevie Wonder • Dec. 9: Usher • Dec. 11: The Black Keys • Dec. 17: Fleetwood Mac • Dec. 20-22: Marvel Universe Live!

RED CLAY THEATRE 3116 Main St., Duluth 678-957-7283 www.eddieowenpresents. com • Sept. 28: Hymn for Her and Cicada Rythm with

Adam Levy • Oct. 3: A Family Rayunion- A Celebration of Ray Charles • Oct. 4: Papamichael World Group • Oct. 5: Cam-Jam Festival • Oct. 9: Brandy Clark with Dakota and Will • Oct. 10: Missy Raines & The New Hip Hop • Oct. 11: Banks & Shane • Oct. 12: Jenn Grinels • Oct. 16: Jon Dee Graham & Mike June, Miss Tess & The Talkbacks • Oct. 18: Sonia Leigh, Brett Young, Brooke Eden • Oct. 19: Hot Rize featuring Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers • Oct. 22: Kristina Train with Gabriel Kelley • Oct. 23: Buchanan, Aviva Jaye • Oct. 24: Roxie Watson, Paul Sanchez • Oct. 25: Songwriters Inthe-Round • Oct. 26: Billy Jonas Band RED LIGHT CAFE 553 Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta 404-874-7828 redlightcafe.com • Oct. 2: Joe McGuinness with Bill Shefield • Oct. 9: The Darnell Boys • Oct. 10: Peter Case • Oct. 17: Antsy McClain • Oct. 18: Ruth Moody Band • Oct. 25: Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas • Oct. 26: The Ragbirds RIALTO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 80 Forsyth St. N.W., Atlanta 404-651-4727 www.rialtocenter.org • Oct. 11: Sweet Honey in the Rock • Oct. 18: Vertigo • Oct. 19: Laurent Coq Dialogue Trio • Oct. 23: Caravanseri: Diplomats of Drum • Oct. 25: Los Lobos • Nov. 23: Milton Nascimento • Dec. 6-7: Gala Holiday Concert SMITH’S OLDE BAR 1578 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta 404-875-1522 www.smithsoldebar.com

• Sept. 28: Daring Danes & Vaude Fillians Jazz Prohibition Show • Sept. 30: Taj Weekes & Adowa • Oct. 1: David Newbould & The Stowaways, Youth Model, Anthony Aparo, Tony Furtado • Oct. 3: Glenn Tilbrook, The Woodshedders, The Rainmen, Mary Ellen Jones, DJ Sky • Oct. 4: 1 a.m. comedy Show, Loraine Leckie, Kelly Swindall, David Mayfield Parade, Crypt 24, THe Lost Riots, Picture Perfect Skyline, DJ Sky • Oct. 8: J. Fost, Moonshine Mickey, Young Hustla, Davina & The Vagabonds • Oct. 9: Into The Greatness, The Pill • Oct. 10: Ian Mclagan, The Kinky Aphrodisiacs, Black Leather Jet, Robot Party, The Todd Prusin Experience, DJ Sky • Oct. 11: Liz Brasher, Wrenn, Cody Marlowe & The Dead Flowers, Sex Drugs & Bluegrass, Rye Baby, Nine Years Apart, DJ Sky THE TABERNACLE 152 Luckie St., Atlanta 404-659-9022 tabernacleatl.com • Oct. 1: Belle & Sebastian • Oct. 3: Rise Against • Oct. 6: Sam Smith • Oct. 7: Coheed and Cambria • Oct. 8: Lykke Li • Oct. 9: Citizen Cope • Oct. 10: Drive By Truckers • Oct. 11: Flying Lotus • Oct. 14: Phantogram • Oct. 15: Brand New • Oct. 16: The War On Drugs •Oct. 18: Boyce Avenue • Oct. 23: Ne-Yo •Oct. 24: Capital Cities VARIETY PLAYHOUSE 1099 Euclid Ave., Atlanta 404-521-1786 www.variety-playhouse.com • Oct. 1: Hozier • Oct. 3: ASIA • Oct. 4: Blue Oyster Cult • Oct. 5: The Bad Plus • Oct. 7: Paolo Nutini • Oct. 9: Tig Notaro • Oct. 10-11: Yacht Rock Revue • Oct. 12: Miranda Sings • Oct. 13: Home Free • Oct. 14: Tune-Yards • Oct. 16: Marcia Ball band • Oct. 17: Ziggy Marley VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATER AT ENCORE PARK 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta www.vzwamp.com • Oct. 11: Widespread Panic • Oct. 18: Country Fair starring Miranda Lambert WILD BILL’S 2075 Market St., Duluth 678-473-1000 • Oct. 1: Zach Lambert • Oct. 4: Tracy Lawrence • Oct. 8: Kyle Grubb • Oct. 10: Jordan Rager • Oct. 15: Madison Shea • Oct. 17: Adam Craig, Craig Morgan • Oct. 22: Ray Fulcher Most tickets available through Ticketmaster at 404-249-6400 or www.ticketmaster.com.

GWINNETT CALENDAR visit the website.

ART STATION 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain Village 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org • A Tour of Southern Ghosts Oct. 10-26 • “A Christmas Survival Guide” Dec. 4-21 Ticket information: Preview performances are $18, regular performances are $21, seniors (60+) and students are $25. Call the box office at 770-469-1105, email boxoffice@artstation.org or visit the website.

BUFORD COMMUNITY CENTER, TOWN PARK AND THEATRE 2200 Buford Highway, Buford 770-945-6762 www.bufordcommunity center.com • “Conjure” Oct. 18-19 • The Malpass Brothers Oct. 25 • James Gregory Nov. 22 • “It’s a Wonderful Life” Nov. 11-Dec. 19 • Glory Crampton Dec. 20 Ticket information: Tickets

range depending on the performance. Call 770-945-6762 or visit the website.

LIVE ARTS THEATRE 3520 Red Willow Court, Buford liveartstheatre.org No upcoming shows announced.

Ticket Information: Tickets to any Live Arts Theatre production can be reserved by using our online reservation form, emailing the box office at boxoffice@liveartstheatre. org or calling 603-867-2200.

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE 1800 MacLeod Drive, Lawrenceville 770-237-0046 www.gwinnettballet.org • “19-20-21” Oct. 4-5 • “Nutcracker” Dec. 5-21 Ticket information: Tickets are available online at www. ticketmaster.com or by calling the Gwinnett Center Box Office at 770-813-7604.

GWINNETT CHORAL GUILD 800 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville

404-223-9962 www.gwinnettchoralguild. org • “The Mass in Modern Times” Oct. 18 Ticket information: Tickets range from $7 to $12. To purchase, call 404-223-9962, email info@gwinnettchoralguild.org or visit the website.

GWINNETT YOUNG SINGERS 5794 Kingston Cross, Stone Mountain 770-935-6657 www.gwinnettyoungsingers.com No upcoming shows announced.

Ticket information: To purchase tickets, call 770-9356657 or visit the website.

LIONHEART THEATRE Norcross Community and Cultural Arts Center 10 College St., Norcross 770-885-0425 www.lionhearttheatre.org • “The Woman in Black” Oct. 9-12 • “Bewitching” Oct. 30 — Nov. 2 • “Radio T.B.S. Trailer Park Broadcasting Scan-

dals” Nov. 7-23 • “The Home Coming” Dec. 12-21 Ticket information: Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.

Call 678-938-8518 or visit the website.

NEW DAWN THEATER COMPANY 3087 Main St., Duluth 678-887-5015 www.newdawntheatercompany.com No upcoming shows announced.

Ticket information: Tickets range from $12 to $15. Call 678-887-5015 or visit the website.

NEW LONDON THEATRE 2338 Henry Clower Blvd., Snellville 770-559-1484 www.newlondontheatre. org • “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” Oct. 17-Nov. 2 • “A Big Top Christmas Carol” Nov. 28-Dec. 21 Ticket information: Tickets range from $8 to $16. Email

information@newlondontheatre.org or visit the website.

THE NORTHEAST ATLANTA BALLET 4047 Darling Court, Lilburn 770-921-7277 www.northeastatlantaballet.org • “The Nutcracker” Nov. 28-30 Ticket information: Tickets are $15.50-$18.50 in advance, $18.50-$21.50 at the door. Purchase tickets through the Gwinnett Center Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com or call 770-9217277.

SUGARLOAF BALLET 1140 Old Peachtree Road, Suite B and C, Duluth 770-476-0025 www.sugarloafperformingarts.com • “Aladdin” Oct. 11-12 Ticket information: Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Call 770-476-0025, email office@ sugarloafperformingarts.com or visit the website.