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SP List: Arts & Entertainment Events for the Week of Sunday, January 04, 2009
Festivals and Happenings
THREE KINGS DAY
Learn about the Hispanic holiday Dia de Reyes through storytelling, music and live performances. Complimentary food. 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4 at the Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4000. www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
Theater, Dance, Music and Opera
GUITAR HERO CONTEST
Compete with other gamers for prizes, or just watch for the fun of it. 9 p.m. every Thursday at the Laughing Skull Lounge at the Vortex Midtown. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. $3 cover. 404-875-1667. www.thevortexbarandgrill.com.
JACKPIE THEATER WORKSHOP
Long-form improv comedy shows every Saturday at 8 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. at 380 14th St. NW. Tickets are $7. BYOB. www.jackpie.com.
SAM THE LOVESICK SNOWMAN
Offbeat tale of a snowman in love with … a stove? Through Jan. 4 in the Downstairs Theater at the Center for Puppetry Arts. 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES
Horizon Theatre’s production of David Sedaris’ true-life tale of an out-of-work writer, played by Harold M. Leaver, who takes a job as a department store elf. Through Jan. 4 at the Horizon Theatre. 404-584-7450. www.horizontheatre.com.
T BROUSSARD & THE ZYDECO STEPPERS
Zydeco dance event features a free dance lesson at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Knights of Columbus Post 660 at 2620 Buford Highway NE. Admission is $17, $8 for students, and $14 for members of the Atlanta Cajun Zydeco Association. Authentic Cajun food and cash bar. 404-825-9768. www.aczadance.org.
VILLAGE THEATRE
Atlanta’s newest comedy troupe performs comedy in all its forms, including long and short-form improv, sketch and stand-up comedy. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 at the Village Theatre, 486 Decatur St., Suite 10, at the corner of Decatur and Boulevard. 404-688-8856. www.villagecomedy.com.
WHOLE WORLD THEATRE
The improv group presents a variety of shows each week. Tickets are $8. 404-817-7529. www.wholeworldtheatre.com.
Family
BOB THE BUILDER—PROJECT: BUILD IT
Exhibit allows children to visit Sunflower Valley, learn about teamwork with the Can-Do Crew, become little builders and learn about construction and taking care of the environment. Through Jan. 4 at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. 404-659-5437. www.imagineit-cma.org.
THE GINGERBREAD PARTY
Children 4-11 can decorate and take home their own gingerbread houses, watch a holiday movie enjoy free candy and much more during this interactive holiday experience. Through Jan. 4 at Underground Atlanta. For more information, visit www.thegingerbreadparty.com.
Exhibitions and Gallery Shows
BODIES . . . THE EXHIBITION
The controversial exhibit featuring 15 meticulously preserved whole-body and more than 250 partial-body specimens, providing a unique understanding of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory and other systems that exist beneath the skin. Through March 1 at the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station. 866-866-8265. www.bodiestickets.com.
DIALOG IN THE DARK
In this groundbreaking exhibition, making its U.S. debut, visitors are escorted through galleries in total darkness, relying on blind and visually impaired guides, for a glimpse of the day-to-day life and survival skills of blind people. Ongoing at Atlantic Station. Tickets must be purchased beforehand. www.dialogtickets.com.
THE FIRST EMPEROR: CHINA’S TERRACOTTA ARMY
More than 100 works from the ongoing excavation of the tomb of Ying Zheng, including life-size terracotta warriors intended to protect him in the afterlife. Through April 19 at the High Museum of Art. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.
JIM HENSON: WONDERS FROM HIS WORKSHOP
Exhibit highlighting the performance and design contributions Jim Henson and his collaborators have made to the world of puppetry, including the technological advances behind “Fraggle Rock,” “Labyrinth” and others. Through Sept. 13 in the Love Family Atrium at the Center for Puppetry Arts. 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org.
LOUVRE ATLANTA: THE LOUVRE AND THE MASTERPIECE
This exhibit explores how the definition of a “masterpiece” has changed over time, featuring 91 works of art from all eight of the Musée du Louvre’s collection areas, spanning 4,000 years. Through Sept. 6 at the High Museum of Art. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.
MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE TREASURES FROM THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Exhibit of masterpieces, including a Donatello bronze and notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, from one of the world’s greatest collections of period art, on loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Through Jan. 4 at the High Museum of Art. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.
NORMAN ROCKWELL’S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Original cover tearsheets of the artist’s famous holiday images for the Saturday Evening Post. Through Feb. 15 at the Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4000. www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
TITANIC AQUATIC
Authentic artifacts from the famed wreck and interactive experiences bring the Titanic to life. Through Spring 2009 at the Georgia Aquarium. www.georgiaaquarium.org.
99x Live Music Calendar for the Week of Sunday, January 04, 2009
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4
DAVID LEINWEBER
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
HIGHWAY, NEAL LUCAS, EL RODEO
7 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
MONDAY, JANUARY 5
CHICKEN & PIGS
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
METALSOME MONDAY
9:30 p.m. at 10 High. 404-873-3607. www.tenhighclub.com.
SUMILAN, THE HYPSYS, LULLWATER, JOSH CARTER
7 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
TAPROOT, DEAR ENEMY, SID AERIAL, FEAR WITHIN
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6
FULL METAL TUESDAY
9:30 p.m. at 10 High. 404-873-3607. www.tenhighclub.com.
JACKSON WATERS, HANS DANIELS
7 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
THE LOVE TRAIN (MOTOWN/DISCO COVERS)
9:30 p.m. at 10 High. 404-873-3607. www.tenhighclub.com.
LOW END THEORY BEAT LOUNGE
10 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
TRAPPED UNDER ICE, FULL BLOWN CHAOS, REIGN SUPREME, DIRTY MONEY, BACKTRACK
7 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn at MJQ Concourse. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
TRU SKOOL TUESDAYS: HIP HOP JAM SESSION
10 p.m. at Apache Café. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.
TUESDAY JAM
9 p.m. at Sugar Hill. 404-658-0068. www.sugarhillatl.com.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
AL SMITH'S MIDTOWN ATLANTA JAM SESSION
8 p.m. at Apache Café. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.
ALTERED, AGE OF CONSENT
8 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
CLASSIC COUNTRY & SWING NIGHT
10 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
FULL METAL WEDNESDAY
9:30 p.m. at 10 High. 404-873-3607. www.tenhighclub.com.
GALEN CRADER
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
JOHN JONES' RECORD RELEASE PARTY
3 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
THE PIANO PLAYS ITSELF, SOUND ON FILM, CHANTICLEER FOX
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn at MJQ Concourse. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: BRAHMS AND PROKOFIEV
8 p.m. at Symphony Hall. 404-733-5000. www.atlantasymphony.org.
BLACK DANIELS, THE LUCHAGORS, BIG FOOT, WE WON'T STOP, THE LOOSE SCREWS, ACCELERANT
8 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
GALEN CRADER
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
JEFF HOLMES' (OF THE FLOATING MEN) NO CLOCKS, NO CALENDARS: A LOW COUNTRY OPERA IN TWO ACTS
8 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
KIRKWOOD BALLERS CLUB, DJ ZANO
8 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
LE CASTLE VANIA, COMPUTER CLUB, RRRUMP
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn at MJQ Concourse. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
PART BEAR/THE FOUR KICKS WITH JOSH ROBERTS & THE HINGES
8 p.m. at Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com.
TIME TO SHINE: URBAN FEMALE ENTERTAINMENT
10 p.m. at Apache Café. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.
YACHT ROCK
9:30 p.m. at 10 High. 404-873-3607. www.tenhighclub.com.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: BRAHMS AND PROKOFIEV
8 p.m. at Symphony Hall. 404-733-5000. www.atlantasymphony.org.
BATATA DOCE, CLUB AWESOME, DANCER VS. POLITICIAN
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn at MJQ Concourse. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
DOWN IN THE BASEMENT
11 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
FIVE EIGHT, AUTHORS APOLOGY, YOUNG ANTIQUES
7 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
GALEN CRADER
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
GIRLYMAN, KORBY LENKER
8 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
THE LONG RYDERS, GRINDER NOVA, THE SKYLARKS
9 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
METALSOME FRIDAY
9:30 p.m. at 10 High. 404-873-3607. www.tenhighclub.com.
SONGSMITH'S SONGWRITER SHOWCASE HOSTED BY SEAN MCPHERSON: RYAN HAMNER, DAVID KOONS, THOMAS OLIVER & THE USUAL, SUSPECTS
8 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
SPEED X WITH GWC
9 p.m. at Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com.
STEPP HEAVY, VERTICALLY CHALLENGED, BURN DOWN VENDETTA, CHAOS FRAME
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: BRAHMS AND PROKOFIEV
8 p.m. at Symphony Hall. 404-733-5000. www.atlantasymphony.org.
THE DROWNOUT WITH THE SWEAR, ULTRADRIVE, HOT LAVA MONSTER
9 p.m. at Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com.
GALEN CRADER
9:30 p.m. at Limerick Junction. 404-874-7147. www.limerickjunction.com.
GARY PFAFF & THE HEARTWELLS, CROWFIELD
8 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.
JIMMY WAYNE
9 p.m. at Wild Bill's. 678-473-1000. www.wildbillsatlanta.com.
KINGSIZED ELVIS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH KINGSIZED ORCHESTRA AND DAMES AFLAME
8:30 p.m. at Variety Playhouse. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
THE LONG RYDERS, THE TIM LEE 3, WARM IN THE WAKE
9 p.m. at the EARL. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.
MATTHEW PERRYMAN JONES, ERIC BAKER
9:30 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com.
METALSOME SATURDAY
9:30 p.m. at 10 High. 404-873-3607. www.tenhighclub.com.
METROGNOME AGENCY PRESENTS:
9 p.m. at Apache Café. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.
PARAMOUNT'S ORIGINAL LASER SPECTACULAR FEATURING THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD
8 p.m. at the Fox Theatre. 404-817-8700. www.foxtheatre.org.
RADIOTRON
Midnight at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.
RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS, THE BECOMING
7 p.m. at Hell at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
SGT. KICKASS, ARMCHAIR VICTIM, A DARKER VISION
7 p.m. at Heaven at the Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.
SONN AV KRUSHER, HELL COMES TO TOWN, SUBRIG DESTROYER, WHORES
9 p.m. at the Drunken Unicorn at MJQ Concourse. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net. |