SP List: Arts & Entertainment Events for the Week of Sunday, March 21, 2010
Festivals and Happenings
10TH ANNUAL BACONFEST
Live music, games, improv comedy performances, beer and, of course, bacon. Tickets are $15-$45. Proceeds benefit Dad’s Garage. 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at Dad’s Garage. 404-523-3141. www.dadsgarage.com.
BEATDOWNS IN THE BALLROOM
Mixed Martial Arts event staged by the promoters responsible for the canceled “Brawl at Symphony Hall,” which would have been the first MMA event staged at the Atlanta landmark. Tickets for this new event are $29-$75. 7 p.m. Friday, March 26 at the Thomas Murphy Ballroom at the Georgia World Congress Center. www.sportfightx.com.
DEFENDING THE AMERICAN DREAM SUMMIT
Meeting of conservative advocates and activists, presented by the Americans for Prosperity Foundation. Speakers include Neal Boortz, Herman Cain, Erick Erickson, Martha Zoller and Congressman Tom Price. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. For tickets and other information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org/georgia.
JOANNA NEWSOM
The singer-songwriter, harpist and pianist performs, including works from her new album, “Have One on Me.” Tickets are $23 in advance and $26 day of show. 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 26 at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
SALMAN RUSHDIE
The world-renowned novelist and Distinguished Writer in Residence at Emory University gives a public lecture titled “Wonderlands: Writing for Younger Readers and Young-At-Heart Adults.” Tickets are $5 for Emory staff, faculty, students and alumni, and $10 for the general public. 5 p.m. Sunday, March 21 at Glenn Memorial Auditorium on the Emory campus. www.emory.edu/events.
SERIOUS SOUTHERN FLAVOR
Oxford American magazine celebrates the publication of its 2010 Southern Food issue with a luncheon and seminar with local chefs Todd Ricards, Duane Nutter and Darryl Evans. Caroline Herring performs. Tickets are $100. 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 26 at the Cook’s Warehouse at 15444 Piedmont Road. A special dinner follows that night, prepared by Shane Touhy and Scott Black, wine by Tuck Beckstoffer, and poetry from Natasha Trethewey. Tickets are $500. 6:30 p.m. at Dogwood restaurant. After the dinner, the magazine will host the Wine Auction’s Friday Night After-Party, also at Dogwood, at 9:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.food.oxfordamerican.org.
WILCO
The band, known for its roots-rock and experimental work, performs. Tickets are $44.75. 8 p.m. Friday, March 26 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. 800-745-3000. www.foxtheatre.org.
Theater, Dance, Music and Opera
AUTOMATIC THEATER
Improv troupe composed of actors, filmmakers, writers and puppeteers fields audience suggestions in a “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” short-form improv format. Tickets are $7. 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Relapse Theatre. 404-394-9115. www.relapsetheatre.com.
DEKALB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Former Atlanta Symphony violist Amy Leventhal joins the orchestra for a performance of Berlioz’s “Harold in Italy.” Also included on the program are Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture” and Benjamin Britten’s “Matinees Musicales,” a suite of Rossini themes. Tickets are $22 for the general public, $20 for senior citizens and $10 for students. 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 at Marvin Cole Auditorium on the Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus. 678-891-3565. www.dekalbsymphony.com.
The improv comedy group performs. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Relapse Theatre. Tickets are $7. BYOB. www.jackpie.com.
JACKPIE THEATER WORKSHOP
The improv comedy group performs. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Relapse Theatre. Tickets are $7. BYOB. www.jackpie.com.
VILLAGE THEATRE
Atlanta’s newest comedy troupe performs long and short-form improv, and offers ongoing improv workshops and classes. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre. 404-688-8856. www.villagecomedy.com.
WHOLE WORLD THEATRE
Atlanta’s premier improv institution offers New Beginners improv classes for all ages throughout the year. For more information, contact Lauren at 404-545-5603 or Lauren@wholeworldtheatre.com.
Family
ATLANTA FAIR
Old-fashioned family-friendly fair with carnival rides, games and food. Admission is $1 for children, $3-$8 for adults. Individual ride tickets $1. Through April 4 at Turner Field. www.atlantafair.com.
Exhibitions and Gallery Shows
ATLANTA: BEYOND BRICKS AND STICKS
The Museum of Design Atlanta presents this exhibit that tells the stories of the people who live, work, learn and play in the city’s sustainable structures, featuring an interactive “Atlanta green map,” a carbon footprint quiz, video interviews and more. The traveling exhibition will be on view at the Cobb Galleria Centre through March 21. www.museumofdesign.org.
DIANA: A CELEBRATION
Collection of 150 portraits, heirlooms, artifacts, photos, dresses, tiaras, jewels and more, commemorating the life of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Through June 13 at the Atlanta Civic Center. 800-745-3000. www.atlantaciviccenter.com.
NATURE UNLEASHED: INSIDE NATURAL DISASTERS
Explore earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and tornados through displays, state-of-the-art animation, large-scale images and cultural artifacts. Through May 2 at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 404-929-6400. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
ORCHID DAZE: TOWERS OF FLOWERS
The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual “Orchid Daze” showcase of its world-renowned orchid collection goes vertical, with towering columns and walls spilling with colorful and fragrant exotic orchids. Admission if $15 for adults, $12 for senior and children 3-17; free to Garden members. Through April 11 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. 404-876-5859. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
WORKING CLASS HEROES
Photography by Erik Dixon, Jessica Howell, Lynn Taylor, Jessica Lewis and Matthew Smith. Opening reception 8 p.m. Saturday, March 27, hosted by 4th Ward Heroes with DJ set by Baron Saturday. Exhibit runs through April 10 at Mint Gallery, 684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Unit B. www.myspace.com/mintshowroom.
Books and Talks
ANNE PERRY
The New York Times bestselling author known for her series of novels set during Victorian England and World War I discusses and signs her new standalone book, the epic historical novel “The Sheen on the Silk.” Free and open to the public. 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 24 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
CHANG-RAE LEE
The celebrated author of “Native Speaker,” “A Gesture Life” and “Aloft” discusses his powerful new novel, “The Surrendered.” 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. Free and open to the public. 404-865-7100. www.jimmycarterlibrary.org.
PETER HEDGES
The novelist, screenwriter (“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?”) and director (“Pieces of April,” “Dan in Real Life”), nominated for an Academy Award for his adaptation of “About a Boy,” discusses and signs his new novel, “The Heights.” Free and open to the public. 7:15 p.m. Monday, March 22 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
99x Live Music Calendar for the Week of Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday, March 213 FOR 5 NIGHT: THE BASEMENT LIGHTS, BODEJA ROJA, LISTEN2THREE
7 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: THE MOVIE MAGIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS
3 p.m. at Symphony Hall. 404-733-5000. www.atlantasymphony.org.
DUNCH WITH THE INCORRIGIBLE STRING BAND
1 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
FEMME DE LA FUNK
9:30 p.m. at Churchill Grounds. 404-876-3030. www.churchillgrounds.com.
THE ISSUES UNPLUGGED WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
8 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
MEGADETH “RUST IN PEACE” TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TESTAMENT AND EXODUS
7 p.m. at the Tabernacle. 800-745-3000. www.livenation.com.
RXBANDITS, THE BUILDERS AND THE BUTCHERS
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
TIMATI
7 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
TORCHE, WIZARD SMOKE, IRREVERSIBLE
8 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
UNCLE SUGAR
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
Monday, March 22
4 FOR 5 NIGHT: SUNSET LOVE AFFAIR, MILE MARKER 7, GARTH MELVIN, A NICKEL BAG OF FUNK
7 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
DJ DOOKIE PLATTERS, DJ ZANO, DJ EILIYAS
10 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
JOE MCGUINNESS
10 p.m. at Blind Willie’s. 404-873-2483. www.blindwilliesblues.com.
MIIIKE SNOW, DELOREAN
8 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
THE NORTHSIDE TAVERN MONDAY NIGHT BLUES JAM
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH CHRIS JACKSON
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
THE RUBY SUNS, TORO Y MOI, ORYX & CRAKE
10 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
SONGWRITER’S OPEN MIC
7:30 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
YOU SAY PARTY! WE SAY DIE! WITH ATTENTION SYSTEM, SPECTRALUX
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
Tuesday, March 23
4 FOR 5 NIGHT: THE SAUCY JACKS, ZACH FOWLER, SILENT TREATMENT, EYES AROUND
7 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
“ACOUSTIC MOTEL” TOUR WITH JACK INGRAM, CARTER’S CHORD
7 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
THE AGGROLITES, THE BASTARD SUNS, I-TEGRITY
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
ENCORE
10 p.m. at Blind Willie’s. 404-873-2483. www.blindwilliesblues.com.
GREYMARKET, SONEN, THE FABRIC
8 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
THE JAM SESSION WITH DANNY HARPER
9:30 p.m. at Churchill Grounds. 404-876-3030. www.churchillgrounds.com.
THE MAD FLIGHT, HARPER BLYNN, SUNDROP SYNTHESIS
10 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
NATHAN NELSON & BLONJU
8:30 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
SORRY DARLIN’ PRESENTS: DJ TARA-DACTYL 80S NIGHT
10 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
TALLY HALL, JUKEBOX THE GHOST, SKYBOX
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
Wednesday, March 24
A SPECIAL EVENING WITH COREY SMITH
8 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT; ABBIE OWENS
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
DAMAGED WITH THE LOST CAUSE DJS
10 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, DARKEST HOUR, I WRESTLED A BEAR ONCE, ANIMALS AS LEADERS
7 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
THE ELECTROMATICS
10 p.m. at Blind Willie’s. 404-873-2483. www.blindwilliesblues.com.
FOXY SHAZAM, YOUNG VEINS, BAD RABBITS, 80S PROM DATE
6:30 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
HOCKEY, THE CONSTELLATIONS, THE POSTELLES
10 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
JUSTIN CHESAREK
9:30 p.m. at Churchill Grounds. 404-876-3030. www.churchillgrounds.com.
MUDCAT
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
SHEARWATER, WYE OAK, HOSPITAL SHIPS
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
THE XX, JJ, NOSAJ THING
9 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
Thursday, March 25
AARON LEWIS OF STAIND
8 p.m. at the Tabernacle. 800-745-3000. www.livenation.com.
BRANDON PERRY, DWIGHT RABY
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
THE BREEZE KINGS
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
CANDY COBURN
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
DJ SKY
11 p.m. in the Main Bar at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
DAVID BERKELEY, ARLINGTON PRIEST, TRIPPING LILY
8 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
DEAD RABBITS, LEOPOLD AND HIS FICTION, GOLD STANDARD
8:30 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
HAWKS, CHINESE STARS, FANG ISLAND
10 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
JOANNA NEWSOM, JENS HANNEMANN
8:30 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
KILLOLA, THE JULIA DREAM, SICK OF SARAH
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
THE NICE N’ NAASTY DISCOTHEQUE, DJ ADAM BOMB AND DJ NOTECH
10 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
PURE SOUNDZ
9:30 p.m. at Churchill Grounds. 404-876-3030. www.churchillgrounds.com.
REBIRTH BRASS BAND, IVAN NEVILLE’S DUMPSTAPHUNK
8:30 p.m. at the Loft. 404-885-1365. www.theloftatl.com.
THE SOFT PACK, NODZZZ, BEATERS
8:30 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
TOMMY BROWN & THE SHADOWS
10 p.m. at Blind Willie’s. 404-873-2483. www.blindwilliesblues.com.
TRANCE ATLANTA: DJ SYNTRONIK, DJ DAMIAN CIPRIANI, DJ BRIAN TEDDER, DJ DIVIDEND$
8 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
Friday, March 26
ALESANA, A SKYLIT DRIVE, OF MICE AND MEN, THE WORLD ALIVE, WE CAME AS ROMANS
6:30 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
BOOMBOX
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
CAROLINE HERRING, JACK STAFFORD
8 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
CINETROPE
Midnight at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
DRI, THE DESPISED, ANGER WITHIN
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
JAMES HALL AND THE FUTURA BOLD, WALK THE PLANK, GERI X
9 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
JEFFREY BUTZER AND THE BICYCLE EATERS, ADRON, AUTHOR’S APOLOGY
10 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
JULIAN CASABLANCAS, FUNERAL PARTY
9 p.m. at Center Stage. 404-885-1365. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
MUDCAT
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
ORGANIX
9:30 p.m. at Churchill Grounds. 404-876-3030. www.churchillgrounds.com.
PILL, GRIP PLYAZ, FIONA SIMONE, SEAN FALYON, STANZA, FATMAN
9 p.m. at the Loft. 404-885-1365. www.theloftatl.com.
SANDRA HALL & THE SHADOWS
10 p.m. at Blind Willie’s. 404-873-2483. www.blindwilliesblues.com.
SOL JUNKY, ACORN RIDGE
9 p.m. at Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com.
SONEN PRESENTS “LASERBEAM KITTY”
8:30 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
TIM O’DONOVAN, DAVID MIKUSH, SAM KOON, EB REECE
7 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
WILCO
8 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. 800-745-3000. www.foxtheatre.org.
Saturday, March 27
.38 SPECIAL
10 p.m. at Wild Bill’s. 678-473-1000. www.wildbillsatlanta.com.
A VERY SPECIAL EVENING WITH JARROD GORBEL (THE HONORARY TITLE)
9:30 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
ALMOST LEGENDARY, AGE OF CONSENT, ASHER & QUICK
7 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION (GUNS N’ ROSES TRIBUTE)
9 p.m. at Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com.
CLAY COLEY, OLIVER HAZZARD
8 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
COOL CAT A GO GO FEATURING THE RETRO JAZZ KATS WITH GWEN HUGHES AND GARRISON ELLIOT
7 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
DJ SKY
11 p.m. in the Main Bar at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
DOUBLE REUNION SHOW: THE HAL AL SHEDAD (FEATURING JAMES JOYCE OF JUDI CHICAGO AND NOOT D’NOOT), SOME SOVIET STATION (FEATURING JESSE SMITH OF GENTLEMAN JESSE & HIS MEN), RIZZUDO
10 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
DOWNTOWN SOUNDS WITH ILL, BURN, LEDFOOT MESSIAH
9 p.m. at the Hard Rock Café. 800-745-3000. www.foxtheatre.org.
EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TOUR WITH BILLY COX, JOE SATRIANI, SUSAN TEDESCHI, SACRED STEEL FEATURING ROBERT RANDOLPH, JONNY LANG, ERIC JOHNSON, ERNIE ISLEY, BRAD WHITFORD OF AEROSMITH, DOYLE BRAMHALL II, CHRIS LAYTON
8 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. 404-688-7625. www.hardrock.com.
FANFARLO, LAWRENCE ARABIA, ROBERT FRANCIS
9 p.m. at the Loft. 404-885-1365. www.theloftatl.com.
HOUSEROCKER JOHNSON & THE SHADOWS
10 p.m. at Blind Willie’s. 404-873-2483. www.blindwilliesblues.com.
IMAGINATION HEAD, TRAVEL BY TRAIN, DREW KOHL, DJ DOOKIE PLATTERS, DJ GNOSIS
8:30 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
KING KHAN AND THE SHRINES, THE FRESH & ONLYS, GG KING
9 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
MUDCAT
10 p.m. at Northside Tavern. 404-874-8745. www.northsidetavern.com.
NEEDTOBREATHE, STEPHEN KELLOGG & THE SIXERS, GRAHAM COLTON
8:30 p.m. at Center Stage. 404-885-1365. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
ORGANIX
9:30 p.m. at Churchill Grounds. 404-876-3030. www.churchillgrounds.com.
RED, CHROMA, KADENSE
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
U-MELT, TURTLE FOLK
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
WYNTON MARSALIS AND THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA
8 p.m. at Symphony Hall. 404-733-5000. www.atlantasymphony.org. |