greater atlanta’s Performing arts Magazine

summer 2012

the artistry of Master Mural artist Hale A. Woodruff

Creative Process: Georgia Shakespeare Fills the Stage with Comedy, Passion, and a Farthingale or Two by Holley Calmes

serenbe Playhouse Follows Successful Opening with a Classic Reimagined and a Regional World Premiere by Rebecca Robyn Young

Exploring Theater for the Very Young

agatha’s turns 25 And the Reason Ain’t No Mystery

the atlanta shakespeare Company The Growth of a Building and a Company

25 years of Cutting edge Performances by Actor’s Express

the arts at Marist school: Head, Heart, Hand

onstage atlanta 40 Years in the Making and On the Move (Again)

Pinch’n’ouch theatre Presents “Some Girls”

experience the arts outdoors Outdoors Under the Moonlight at Delta Classic Chastain

national black arts festival Presents Connecting Communities

On the Cover: The Return of Cinque to Africa, 1939, Hale A. Woodruff

ShowGuide Spotlights | Performance Guide June - Aug 2012 | ShowGuide Venues

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contents the artistry of Master Mural artist Hale A. Woodruff

Creative Process: Georgia Shakespeare Fills the Stage with Comedy, Passion, and a Farthingale or Two by Holley Calmes

serenbe Playhouse Follows Successful Opening with a Classic Reimagined and a Regional World Premiere by Rebecca Robyn Young

Exploring Theater for the Very Young

agatha’s turns 25 And the Reason Ain’t No Mystery

the atlanta shakespeare Company The Growth of a Building and a Company

25 years of Cutting edge Performances By Actor’s Express

the arts at Marist school: Head, Heart, Hand

onstage atlanta 40 Years in the Making and On the Move (Again)

Pinch’n’ouch theatre Presents “Some Girls”

experience the arts outdoors Outdoors Under the Moonlight at Delta Classic Chastain

national black arts festival Presents Connecting Communities

showguide spotlights

Performance guide June – August 2012

showguide Venues

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Six historic Talladega Murals by renowned American artist Hale A. Woodruff will be presented in a new exhibition—“Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College”—on view at the High Museum of Art June 9 to Sept. 2, 2012.

Commissioned in 1938 to commemorate the 1867 founding of Talladega College and celebrate its success among the nation’s first all-black colleges, the murals have been continuously viewed in the lobby of Savery Library on campus. They are considered among Woodruff’s greatest achievements.

Starting in March 2011 the murals underwent conservation at the Atlanta Art Conser-vation Center under the auspices of the High. The process addressed the effects of aging on the works and unveiled some surprising discoveries about Woodruff’s creative process.

The exhibition also includes works spanning Woodruff’s early career, featuring examples of Woodruff’s other mural commissions and smaller-scale paintings he made while in Mexico, where he went in 1936 to study mural painting with Diego Rivera.

Hale Aspacio Woodruff (1900–1980) was born in Cairo, Ill. He studied art in Indianapolis and at Harvard University. Woodruff contributed to the development of African American art, not only as an artist, but also as a distinguished arts educator.

Woodruff’s first mural project was in collaboration with Wilmer Jennings in 1934. The four-panel mural, titled The Negro in Modern American Life: Agriculture and Rural Life; Literature, Music, and Art, was part of a public works project and a teaching project involving both Woodruff’s students and a local high school. In 1935, Woodruff worked on Works Progress Administration (WPA) murals for the Atlanta School of Social Work.

Between 1931 and 1946, Woodruff served as the first chair of the newly established art department of Atlanta University. During the summer of 1936, he studied mural painting in Mexico under the mentorship of Rivera. From 1946 to 1968, Woodruff taught art at New York University. During the mid-1960s Woodruff and fellow artist Romare Bearden were instrumental in starting the Spiral Group, a collaboration of African American artists working in New York.

The High and Talladega College recently announced dates and locations for 10 U.S. museums set to share the murals through 2015, including the Smithsonian and museums in New Orleans, Detroit and Birmingham. For more information about Woodruff visit High.org.

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GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE FILLS THE STAGE WITH COMEDY, PASSION, AND A FARTHINGALE OR TWO

by Holley Calmes

Georgia Shakespeare is celebrating its breakout year with a summer of high energy comedic works and an autumn full of intrigue. The next

few months will fi nd the troupe’s actors singing and dancing as well as acting, and even dressing themselves

in traditional Shakespearean garb. On the heels of this upbeat summer comes “Macbeth” in October, in partnership with the National Black Arts Festival.

Producing Artistic Director Richard Garner is well known for creating seasons of diverse works rooted in the Shakespearian tradition. But this year was especially important, a time of rebirth and stability after a signifi cant fundraising effort lifted the company past its fi nancial concerns.

“If this season can be celebrated for one particular reason, I think it will be for the high level of artistic work across the board,” states Garner. “I felt an obligation to be sure this season reminded our audience and our donors why Georgia Shakespeare is an important part of the cultural ecology of this community.”

“While this summer is fi lled with comedies, we’ve got some weight in the fall with ‘Macbeth,’” Garner says. “Two of the plays, ‘Much Ado about Nothing’ and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ feature dynamic language use and lots of wit, so they fi t well together in a season.”

Garner is directing “Much Ado,” and the production will be visually sumptuous.“We’re setting this production in a kind of rare visual arena for us—the Elizabethan period,” Garner

explains. “When I was talking with Sydney Roberts, our costume designer, we wanted to clothe the show in the lushness of Shakespeare’s era as a way of saying that this company is back from the brink in grand style. We sort of wanted to ‘out-Shakespeare’ ourselves on this one. The wonderful fun we’re having is combining that era with the physical setting in Sicily. While Elizabethan clothes are very restricting, we’re having a great time working out ways for them to be undone in the Sicilian heat. It’s a way of taking a very gorgeous timeframe for clothes and making it also a very sexy one.”

An added benefi t of choosing “Much Ado” is Garner’s opinion that “with Beatrice and Benedick, Shakespeare gets his couples exactly right. I think these two are the most interesting couple he wrote for the stage, and I think the kind of verbal gymnastics they engage in is the kind of stuff our company does particularly well.”

Garner’s ambition for his audiences is specifi c. “I want our audiences to discover that Shakespeare isn’t a dusty old playwright who wrote dusty old lines. I want them to lose themselves in characters on stage and leave the theater feeling like they’ve just been on a journey that is as fresh and close as their own lives.”

Georgia Shakespeare’s upcoming productions will defi nitely take theatre-goers on many different types of journeys, fi lled with beautiful language, fi nely tuned acting and well crafts productions; truly a break-though season for this esteemed company.

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Serenbe Playhouse’s fi rst show of their Season of Dreams opened June 1st to high audience attendance and rousing applause. Children of all ages gathered in the whimsical setting to experience Alice in Wonderland at the Forest Glen Stage. The performances are packed with

energy, laughter, and touching moments that remind us what it feels like to escape into the heart of a child’s imagination. Alice and her band of traveling players interact with the audience and ignite your creativity in this original retelling of the Louis Carroll classic. Do not miss your chance to follow Alice down the rabbit hole every Friday and Saturday in June and July at 11am.

Next up is the re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Playhouse founder Brian Clowdus. Follow Puck, the Fairies and Lovers deep into the magical woods of Serenbe and let them engage your senses as they experience lust, love, and laughter. With a nod to the dreamy era of the 1950s, Serenbe’s Midsummer will be nothing like you have seen before. Dream a Little Dream each steamy

Midsummer night beginning June 28th until July 15th at the Flanders-Reid Acreage Stage, Thursdays-Sundays at 8pm.

To close out the season, Serenbe Playhouse will bring a Regional World Premiere to Atlanta with the staging of Time Between Us. Brought to you straight from the New York Musical Theatre Festival where it won the “Critics Pick” award, the new musical opened to rave reviews. Theatre critic Molly Marinik wrote, “Playwright and lyricist Tess Barker, along with co-author and composer (Brett) Schrier, have created a moving narrative we can all relate to.” Justin Anderson returns to Serenbe to direct Suzi Bass nominated actors Brian Clowdus and Laura Floyd as they play best friends whose bond is broken by time, passion, and confl icting dreams. Set at the majestic Serenbe Stables Thursdays–Saturdays beginning July 26th through August 18th at 8:30pm, Serenbe Playhouse is sure

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Wed: Aug 8 Musical Magic Of John Williams with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Michael Krajewski, Principal Pops Conductor

Sat: Aug 18 Sunset Jazz Will Downing • Lalah Hathaway David Sanborn • Brian Culbertson Gerald Albright • Norman BrownFri: Aug 24 Loretta Lynn Sonia Leigh

Fri: Aug 31 Foreigner Night Ranger

Fri: Sept 7 Train Mat Kearney • Andy Grammer

Sat: Sept 8 Charlie Wilson with special guest

Sat: Sept 22 New Edition

Wed: June 13 Gavin DeGraw • Colbie Caillat Andy Grammer

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This August, the award-winning Center for Puppetry Arts presents the world premiere

of The Tortoise, The Hare, and other Aesop’s Fables, adapted and directed Michael Haverty. This “theater for the very young” production features fun interaction for children and adults alike with fi ve stories from Aesop’s timeless fables. Playing August 2 to September 9, this production, coupled with a specialized Create-A-Puppet Workshop, is perfect for ages 2 to 6.

“Theater for the very young” is a child-centered theatrical experience that invites our youngest audience members to engage in the world around them in new ways. It trusts that these children need and want to think, explore, question, learn, and expand. It celebrates the unique developmental process of preschoolers by applying creativity and learning to live performances in age-specifi c ways.

Center for Puppetry Arts’ Artistic Associate Michael Haverty and Artistic Director Jon Ludwig are very excited by this production’s focus on “theater for the very young.” “Based on our viewing and investigation of other groups performing for this age group, the key is creating work that doesn’t hinge too much on text or complicated plotlines,” stated Haverty. He continued, “Children under the age of 6 respond much stronger to visual and sonic cues, bright colors, physical play, and interaction. The title ’theater for the very young’ is used internationally to denote theater created for this specifi c age group. The Tortoise, The Hare, and other Aesop’s Fables has been geared toward this age group, with very limited dialogue, visible performers, live music, bright colors, a constant ingenuity of style and mechanism, and as much interaction as we can create.”

The experience extends into the Center’s Create-A-Puppet Workshops, where puppet designs will be one that even the littlest hands can successfully build. Instruction sheets and the classroom activity will also take into account the developmental stages of the very young puppet builders.

The Tortoise, The Hare, and other Aesop’s Fables plays August 2 to September 9 at the Center for Puppetry Arts. For more information about the show or about “theater for the very young”, visit http://www.puppet.org/perform/aesop.shtml or call the Ticket Sales Offi ce at 404-873-3391.

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One fl at price (including tax and tip) gets you four acts of a hilarious original comedy mystery, a 5 course meal, and one glass of wine (not for the kiddies, turns out that’s still illegal). And if you think you know dinner theater, then you’ve never been to Agatha’s.

Agatha’s setting relies on crowd participation, with the actors performing in the crowd so you’ll have a great seat no matter where you are. There’s also a good chance that if you want to be in the show, you WILL BE! But don’t worry, if you’re the kind of person that wants to sit back, relax, and get a drink from Agatha’s full bar, participation is never required.

If you do become a star at Agatha’s, you should know that you’re acting with some of the brightest, funniest, and most sought-after actors in the Southeast. Agatha’s stable of actor’s is enough to make any theater jealous.

Their actors can currently be seen in television shows like Drop Dead Diva, Necessary Roughness, Army Wives, Single Ladies, the animated series Archer on FX and can be seen in the upcoming A&E mini-series, Coma! In the movies you can see

them right now in The Hunger Games, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, and The Watchwith Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn! Their actors have also toured with The Second City, the most prestigious improv comedy group in the world.

The show currently running at Agatha’s is “Lights! Camera! Zombies!”,a hysterical parody on the zombie craze currently eating the brains of America, as well as parodying The Hunger Games, Quentin Tarantino, Woody Allen, and more.

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Starting as a Shakespeare Club that sat around reading the plays aloud in the 1980’s, the Atlanta Shakespeare Company had humble beginnings. The group eventually brought on Jeff Watkins to put the plays up on their feet. Jeff lead a small group of actors

as they performed Shakespeare plays all over Atlanta: at The Roxy Theatre, Masquerade and fi nally, Manuel’s Tavern. It was at Manuel’s that ASC found its audience. The shows were selling out, packing the popular bar. Jeff began working on obtaining a permanent home for the company to grow.

The Shakespeare Tavern in Midtown was born in 1989. Wanting to keep the same casual tavern environment, the theater (formerly a dialysis clinic, an automobile dealership and a horse-and-buggy repair shop) made full use of the building’s original brick-and-wood elements. Instead of row-seating, volunteers made wooden tables and chairs. A small drink and food bar was installed (the food was cooked next door at a Peasant restaurant kitchen and carried over for every performance). The Atlanta Shakespeare Company performed in this space, in all its rustic glory, until 1999.

The Summer of ’99 saw big changes for the building when it was completely renovated: the roof was raised, a balcony was added and a full kitchen was installed. Expansion always continues at The Shakespeare Tavern: in 2006, the mediocre fl at façade was changed into an incredible replica of the Globe Theatre.

The company was about to get bigger as well. In 2002, the Apprentice Company was instituted. This program brought the teachings and methods of Shakespeare & Co. in Massachusetts to new crops of Atlanta actors. The company laid the groundwork for becoming an Original Practice Playhouse: performing Shakespeare’s plays as he wrote them: fi nding cues and directions in his text, using handcrafted costumes, live sound and music and direct audience address. The Apprentice Company, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, has provided a company of actors who know Shakespeare’s work backwards and forwards, allowing The Atlanta Shakespeare Company to become one of the most prolifi c theatre companies in America: performing 12-14 plays a year. In 2011, ASC became the fi rst American company to complete Shakespeare’s entire canon.

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Atlanta’s cutting-edge Actor’s Express is proud to announce its 25th Anniversary Season. Just

over a year after teetering on the edge, Actor’s Express finds itself in good stead after a solid 2011-12 season, a wealth of positive reviews, and a bastion of new patrons under its belt. Next season’s lineup is full of riveting theatre, as Actor’s Express is famous for delivering.

The season flies out of the starting gates on August 25 with the Tony Award-winning musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, by Terrence McNally. Next up is the season’s National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, Wolves, by Steve Yockey (November 10 – December 2) which is followed by the explosive and hysterical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, by Michael Friedman (January 12 – February 17). Next in the lineup is the enthralling Equus, by Peter Shaffer (March 23 – April 2). The 25th Anniversary wraps up the Atlanta premiere of the hit Broadway comedy Seminar by Theresa Rebeck (May 25 – June 23).

“Our 25th Anniversary is an important milestone, and we wanted the season to have an ambitious scale and scope that speaks not only to the kind of work that has made the Express great, but also to the kind that will chart our course for the future,” says Artistic Director, Freddie Ashley. “I think the blend of musicals, new plays, classics and Broadway hits is one of the most exciting seasons you’ll see anywhere next season.”

Located in the historic King Plow Arts Center, Actor’s Express offers free parking to all patrons. Subscriptions are on sale now at the box office, by phone (404-607-7469), or online at www.actors-express.com.

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The mission of Marist School is to form the mind, body, and spirit of its students, molding them into whole individuals. The arts are a fundamental tool in accomplishing that mission, offering

students the opportunity to integrate learning through the aesthetic experience.

Fine arts exposure works in tandem with Marist’s mission, enriching students intellectually, spiritually, and technically—head, heart, and hand. It provides a place of support and encouragement for beginners as well as those who wish to pursue a degree or career in the fi ne arts.

These young people are enriched intellectually as they master the language of a medium, learn to articulate concepts, and develop a critical vocabulary for assessment.

Students are enriched spiritually as they develop character and cultivate a deeper understanding of different cultures through their study of art. They come to know through the heart how the sacred may be expressed through images, sounds, movements, and spaces.

Students also learn that a technical facility in the arts is often a pathway to life-long pursuits, advanced exploration of their craft, and the joy experienced through the process of creating.

“Aesthetic thinking offers a powerful model for learning how, in the new era of globalization, to synthesize various ideas and competing points of view,” said Dr. Michael Bieze, fi ne arts department chair. “We have, therefore, an increasingly greater need to foster imaginative and creative thinking through the fi ne arts.”

Those who wish to study the arts at Marist can choose from more than 60 courses and 13 extracurricular activities. The fi ne arts department has nine faculty members that offer classes in band, choral music, drama, and the visual arts. In addition, the department stages four productions each year.

Marist’s dedication to the arts goes beyond what it offers to its students. The school also hosts community education classes in painting, photography, and art history through the Marist Evening Series each winter.

To learn more about the arts at Marist, visit www.marist.com/arts.

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What do Callanwolde, the Undercroft at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 420 Courtland Street, Dad’s Garage Theater, 14th Street Playhouse and Suburban Plaza all have in common? They are all former homes to OnStage Atlanta. With the announced coming of Walmart

to Suburban Plaza, OnStage Atlanta has been notifi ed that their lease will not be renewed. So, after 10 years of calling Suburban Plaza home, the Board of Directors and the Artistic Company of OSA are on the hunt for a new space to call home starting in calendar year 2013.

In 1972, OnStage Atlanta started out as Dekalb Little Theater; producing its fi rst play Any Wednesday on the premises of Callanwolde. In early 1973 the fl edgling theater moved to St. Luke’s Undercroft, produced The Lion in Winter and soon after became known as Onstage Atlanta. In 1981 they “moved” next door to their newly remodeled foreign car repair garage; opening with Godspell and staying in that space until 1997. St. Luke’s wanted to reclaim the 420 Courtland space for a soup kitchen thus making the theater homeless.

1997-2001 were the nomadic times for OSA—Dad’s Garage Theater and the 14th Street Playhouse became short lived temporary spaces to perform. In July 2002, after a year of negotiations and renovations OSA was able to have a grand re-opening “downstairs” at Suburban Plaza (bowling alley next-door and all) with Della’s Diner – Blue Plate Special by Atlanta’s very own Tom Edwards. OSA produces a broad range of work, producing musicals, dramas, comedies, and new works. Some of the shows produced by OSA these past 10 years include Angels in America: Parts I & II ; Urinetown (twice); Victor/Victoria; M. Butterfl y; Wit; Three Days of Rain; Proof and just recently closed Doubt. Pictured on this page are shots from Turn of the Screw, Picasso at the Lapine Agile and their recent sell-out show The Drowsy Chaperone.

OSA is the home of the Eighth Grade Class of the Waldorf School of Atlanta and former home for Galaxy Music Theatre. The Process Theatre Company is a resident company that calls OSA home, producing two shows each year as well as Co-Producing the hit Designing Women Live series.

As OnStage Atlanta closes out their 40th Anniversary season with The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (July 6 through August 4) they will still be feverously looking for a new space to call home—a new chapter—a new beginning. To keep up with the move and all that is happening at OSA visit www.onstageatlanta.com.

Thank you to long-time members of OSA, Geoff & Pat Webber, for contributing background information used in this story.

ONSTAGE ATLANTA — 40 YEARS IN THE MAKING AND ON THE MOVE (AGAIN)

will present the Atlanta premiere of Neil LaBute’s “Some Girl(s)”, a wickedly romantic comedy, in September at Pinch ‘n’ Ouch Theatre’s latest venue, the Selah Center, located in the heart of the Virginia Highlands.

Mr. LaBute’s “Some Girl(s)” is an honest and fascinating take on modern day relationships, as he takes us on the hilarious and painstaking

journey across the country following one man’s attempt to fi nd his perfect match (from girls he’s already broken up with). Mr. LaBute has become critically acclaimed for his provocative works “The Shape of Things”, “Bash: latter-day plays”, “Fat Pig”, “In the Company of Men”, and “reasons to be pretty”.

“Some Girl(s)”, directed by the seasoned veteran Susan Reid (“The Ladies Man”, “Sirens”, “100 Saints You Should Know”), will star Jackie Costello (“Speed-the-Plow”), Kelly Criss (“Romeo & Juliet”), Stacy Melich (“Motherf*cker With the Hat”), Julissa Sabino, and Pinch ‘n’ Ouch Theatre’s Artistic Director Grant McGowen (“Tape”, “reasons to be pretty”).

“LaBute has set us up for a good old battle of the sexes,” says McGowen. “The stakes are high, and with Susan directing, I think it’s a pretty fair playing fi eld.”

Tickets can be purchased at www.pnotheatre.org.Pinch ‘N’ Ouch Theatre’s most recent show, “Speed-

the-Plow” by David Mamet, was critically acclaimed “Lively and engrossing” by Creative Loafi ng and “A perfect cast” by Atlanta InTown. Other upcoming works include: “The Issues Plays”, a series of deeply moving short plays that resonate important issues in our society today. Directed by Grant McGowen and Bob Putnam, and written by Award winning playwrights Kenneth Lonergan, Donald Margulies, Geoffrey Nauffts, Theresa Rebeck, and Diana Son,“The Issues Plays” reminds us how much is still to be done and how theatre can help do it. “The Issues Plays” performs July 12-22 at the Selah Center. For tickets visit: www.pnotheatre.org.

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“Some Girl(s)”, directed by the seasoned veteran Susan Reid (“The Ladies Man”, “Sirens”, “100 Saints You Should Know”), will star Jackie Costello (“Speed-the-Plow”), Kelly Criss (“Romeo & Juliet”), Stacy Melich (“Motherf*cker With the Hat”), Julissa Sabino, and Pinch ‘n’ Ouch Theatre’s Artistic Director Grant McGowen (“Tape”, “reasons to be pretty”).

“LaBute has set us up for a good old battle of the sexes,” says McGowen. “The stakes are high, and with Susan directing, I think it’s a pretty fair playing fi eld.”

Tickets can be purchased at www.pnotheatre.org.Pinch ‘N’ Ouch Theatre’s most recent show, “Speed-

the-Plow” by David Mamet, was critically acclaimed “Lively and engrossing” by Creative Loafi ng and “A perfect cast” by Atlanta InTown. Other upcoming works include: “The Issues Plays”, a series of deeply moving short plays that resonate

today. Directed by Grant McGowen and Bob Putnam, and written by Award winning playwrights Kenneth

Geoffrey Nauffts, Theresa Rebeck, and Diana Son,“The Issues Plays” reminds us how much is still to be done and how theatre can help do it. “The Issues Plays” performs July 12-22 at the Selah Center. For tickets visit: www.pnotheatre.org.

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exPerienCe tHe arts outdoors under tHe MoonligHt at delta ClassiC CHastain

Pack your picnic basket, gather your friends and immerse yourself in the Delta Classic Chastain experience! Located in Northwest Atlanta, between Buckhead and

Sandy Springs, the distinguished settings of Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater are more tradition than venue. For the past 39 years, the amphitheater has provided unforgettable memories for millions of avid music lovers throughout the country. The venue’s cozy and intimate atmosphere creates the perfect rendezvous for spreading out with friends and family, hanging out with a group of coworkers or members of a special group, or getting away for a romantic idyll amid music and moonlight.

As one of city’s most prized venues, Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater has welcomed an eclectic line-up of top performers over the years. From the infamous and infl uential Motown singing groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops (7/21), to country legends Kenny Rogers and Glen Campbell (7/14), Delta Classic Chastain has guaranteed many musical memories for a wide diversity of fans. This summer Delta Classic Chastain kicks off its season with Grammy-award winner Colbie Caillat and singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw on June 13. In the same month, the venue will also host an evening with R&B singer Anita Baker (6/16) and Music of the Night: The Best of London’s West End Musical Theater (6/22).

This summer you can also catch new music by singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile (7/27) as she perform from her latest album Bear Creek and British soul singer, Seal (7/28), who released his album Soul 2 last November. In addition, Delta Classic Chastain will celebrate its summer season by presenting Summerland (7/ 13). Featuring some of the best bands in the 90’s, this show is defi nitely an experience that loyal fans don’t want to miss.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.classicchastain.com/.

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BAF will host its world-renowned National Black Arts Festival, presented by The Coca-Cola Company, July 6 – 15, 2012. NBAF showcases the very best of the art and culture of the African Diaspora, and continues to offer a diverse presentation of art exhibitions, community events, theatre performances, and other special events, which

have become part of an enduring legacy in Atlanta and around the world. The theme of this year’s Festival is Connecting Communities and highlights include: the

NBAF Gala: A Ruby Evening, honoring legendary actress Ruby Dee; the Coretta Scott King Awards Book Fair; First Glance Teen Arts Competition; and a special presentation Slavery by Another Name: The Dialogue. The Festival’s centerpiece, NBAF @ Centennial Olympic Park, runs Thursday, July 12, through Sunday, July 15, 2012; featuring the International Marketplace with artists and artisans from around the world, Music Stage concerts, the ever-popular Children’s Education Village: Destination Afrika and Beyond, the Publix Healthy Cooking Pavilion and much more!

In this transitional year for NBAF, the organization is now under new leadership and looking forward to continuing to expand its global footprint. With Dr. Michael Simanga at the helm as the new Executive Director, NBAF is boldly forging ahead with its groundbreaking, year-round programming, and planning for its highly anticipated 25th Anniversary next year. As a multi-discipline artist, Simanga is an accomplished poet, performer, novelist, producer and arts administrator who brings a rich history and passion for the arts, and has been a driving force in creating fi rst-class programming throughout metro Atlanta.

“NBAF has been connecting communities for 24 years, and over the years has presented thousands of internationally-acclaimed artists across all disciplines,” shares Simanga. “We are looking forward to continuing to connect people from across the globe with our educational programs, visual arts presentations and lecture series with award-winning artists & authors, as well as our annual Festival and other signature events,“ adds Simanga.

NBAF and its highly-acclaimed National Black Arts Festival continues to grow and was recognized by the United States Congress as “…the premier festival of its kind in the United States.” (H. Res. 1286, July 23, 2008).

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Actor’s Express Celebrates 25 YearsCelebrating 25 years of bringing

cutting-edge arts to Atlanta, Actor’s Express is a theatre that challenges and refl ects contemporary human experiences in an inclusive environment. Located in the historic King Plow Arts Center, Actor’s Express is a vital part of the city’s cultural landscape, and was recently named Atlanta’s Best Theatre Company by both Creative Loafi ng and GA Voice. Under the artistic leadership of Freddie Ashley, Actor’s Express constantly develops new talent, pushes boundaries and encourages people to question their place in the world. For more information, visit www.actors-express.com.

Agatha’s - A Taste of Mystery Presents:July 26th - November 7th“Lights! Camera! Zombies!Bar the windows and

doors!!! Atlanta is under siege by hungry Zombies! And they’re slowly, slowly, REALLY slowly making their way towards Agatha’s!

Mega-stars Jennifer Larynx from The Hunger Pangs and Andrew Lincoln Log from The Limping Dead have agreed to reprise their roles and join forces in a new movie, THE ZOMBIE GAMES. This time around, Cat-hiss Evergreen and Slick Grimes are fi ghting the undead in the city of Panatlanta when REAL zombies infi ltrate the movie set. Rubber arrows fl y and prop guns blaze. Will the victors be Team Actor or Team Zombie?

May Agatha’s be ever in your favor.Call 404-584-2255 for reservations!

Delta Classic Chastain Celebrates 39 YearsFor the past

39 years, Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater has created unforgettable memories for millions of avid music lovers throughout the country. As one of Atlanta’s most prized venues, the amphitheater has welcomed an eclectic line-up of top performers, including the Grammy-award winner Colbie Caillat to country legends Kenny Rogers and Glen Campbell. Delta Classic Chastain will also celebrate its summer season by presenting Summerland (7/13). Featuring some of the best bands in the 90’s, this show is defi nitely an experience that loyal fans don’t want to miss.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.classicchastain.com/.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern, All Year-RoundPerforming year-round, The Atlanta

Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern in Midtown, is one of Georgia’s most prolifi c theatre companies. Producing Shakespeare and the classics in a casual tavern atmosphere, ASC has been a part of the Atlanta Arts Scene for over 25 years. With an extensive Education Department that exposes thousands of students in the Southeast to Shakespeare through lively “playshops,” matinees and student-produced plays, ASC is what you would call a full-bodied company. It doesn’t hurt that everything they do (from teaching to performing) is simply a lot of fun! Join in any way you want!

Announcing the 2012 National Puppet Slam: Aug 3 - 4, 2012 at the Center for Puppetry Arts!

A Puppet Slam is a curated collection of short-form pieces of adult puppet

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theater. In fact, there are 60 Puppet Slams in the world-wide Puppet Slam Network. Experience the beauty, ingenuity, and hilarity of short form puppet theatre in this showcase of Puppet Slams from across the country. Nominated by their respective slams and curated by The Puppet Slam Network and the Center for Puppetry Arts, the nation’s best will be on display for two nights only. Recommended for ages 18+ only.

Dance Fashion Brings Excellence to the StageAtlanta is home to many fi ne

theaters and dance performing arts centers, as well as movie productions and all types of performance outlets. To accommodate all performers and theatrical needs in costuming, shoes, rehearsal wear and just about anything else a dancer requires to be their very best, Dance Fashions Superstore prides itself on being one of the largest and most established performance wear suppliers for the past 32 years. Housing all of the top brands with a vast selection of all dance shoes and performance apparel, Dance Fashions Superstore maintains a level of excellence by providing a welcoming environment with top-notch customer service as well as an extremely convenient location. Having been a fi xture in our local community as well as the Southeast for over three decades, Dance Fashions Superstore invites all performers to visit our location. We would love to provide any and all of your performance needs. Happy Dancing!

Dance Fashions Superstore located at 10400-A Alpharetta Street, Roswell GA 30075, 770-998-0002, 770-992-1136, www.Dancesfashions.com

Georgia Shakespeare: Best Night Out in TownFounded in 1985, Georgia Shakespeare

creates thoughtful, bold and passionate interpretations of a diverse body of work rooted in Shakespeare and branching out to embrace the best writers and ideas of all eras. If you’re looking for a great night out with friends, bring a basket and your favorite bottle of wine to enjoy Georgia Shakespeare’s covered and shaded picnic terrace. The picturesque setting is the perfect way to start your evening before you head into the state-of-the-art theater for the performance. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 404.504.1473 or visit www.gashakespeare.org.

OnStage Atlanta presents the musical, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

It’s Just A Little Bitty Pissant Country Place... OnStage Atlanta closes its 40th Anniversary season with the Tony Award winning Broadway musical comedy, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, which is based on the true story of the Chicken Ranch, one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas, run by its proprietress, Miss Mona Stangley. Protected by a friendly sheriff, Ed Earl Dodd, and frequented by politicians, football teams and others, the Chicken Ranch thrived in the small town of Gilbert, TX until a crusading TV personality from Houston, Melvin P. Thorpe, whips up public outrage forcing it to shut its doors forever. Come on out to see this rip roarin’, knee slappin’, foot stompin’ musical at OnStage Atlanta this summer, running July 6 through August 4. For more infor visit us at www.onstageatlanta.com, or call us at 404-897-1802.

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NBAF Returns with a Kick-Off Gala Honoring Ruby Dee

NBAF, renowned worldwide for showcasing the very best of the art and culture of the African Diaspora, hosts the National Black Arts Festival, July 6 – 15, 2012, presented by The Coca-Cola Company. Enjoy art exhibitions, community events, theatre performances, and the NBAF Gala honoring Ruby Dee. The Festival’s centerpiece, NBAF @ Centennial Olympic Park, runs Thursday, July 12, through Sunday, July 15, 2012, featuring the International Marketplace with artists and artisans from around the world, the Music Stage, the ever-popular Children’s Education Village: Destination Afrika and Beyond, the Publix Healthy Cooking Pavilion and much more! Visit NBAF.org for more information.

Pinch ‘n’ Ouch Offers Meisner Acting ClassesThe Meisner Technique emphasizes the

importance of truthful acting on the stage and screen. Sanford Meisner, who became well known for his long list of famous acting students, created a foundational exercise for actors called “repetition”. Meisner described it as, “an exercise for actors where there is no intellectuality. I wanted to eliminate all the ‘head’ work, and take away the manipulation and get to where the source of all organic creativity comes from, your impulses.” Producing Artistic Director Grant McGowen teaches Meisner Acting Classes on Monday and Tuesday nights at Pinch ‘n’ Ouch Theatre in Atlanta. Look for the brand new On-Camera class that offers a professional demo reel for actors, starting this fall. To sign up and learn more visit: www.pnotheatre.org/education

REGISTER NOW for The Lyric’s SUMMER CAMP!!Two-week Intensive: July 9-20, 2012, M-F,

10 AM – 4 PMOnly 45 students (10-13

years old) will be accepted for our MUSICAL THEATRE 2-week camp, at the state-of-the-art Murray Arts Center! Sessions include choreography, vocal training, audition skills and monologue/scene study work taught by working professionals from numerous Atlanta Lyric Theatre productions. Students will have fun and make new friends, while learning how to build the performance skills required at this level. Camp will be in the state-of-the-art facilities of The Murray Arts Center’s campus, with a fi nal performance of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.

e-mail: jrlyric@atlantalyrictheatre.com or call (404) 377-9948

Serenbe Playhouse Dazzles this Summer With a dazzling

lineup, this summer is sure to amaze as Serenbe Playhouse presents their Season of Dreams. Opening with the World Premiere adapatation of the Lewis Carroll classic Alice in Wonderland by Atlanta playwright Rachel Teagle (June 1 - July 28), followed by A Midsummer Night’s Dream (June 28 - July 15) as you’ve never seen it before, and concluding with the Regional World Premiere of the enthralling, new musical, Time Between Us, by Brett Schrier and Tess Barker (July 26 - August 18). Visit www.serenbeplayhouse.com or call 770.463.1110 for tickets and more information!

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Theatre

AMERICA’S GOT MURDER 4/19/2012 7/25/2012 General Admission: $62 to $64.50 Agatha’s-A Taste of Mystery 161 Peachtree Center Ave. TIX: 404-584-2255 www.agathas.com

THE WAFFLE PALACE: SMOTHERED, COVERED AND SCATTERED 24/7/365 5/8/2012 7/1/2012 General Admission: $15 to $30 Horizon Theatre 1083 Austin Ave. NE TIX: 404-584-7450 www.horizontheatre.com

AS YOU LIKE IT 5/31/2012 7/1/2012 Single ticket prices range from $12 to $36 Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree St. NE TIX: 404-874-5299 www.shakespearetavern.com

ALICE IN WONDERLAND 6/1/2012 7/28/2012 Adults: $15; Students/Children: $10 Serenbe Playhouse Serenbe Playhouse - Treehouse in the Woods Stage 9065 Selborne Lane Palmetto TIX: 770-463-1110 www.serenbeplayhouse.com/

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 6/20/2012 8/4/2012 Single ticket prices range from $13 to $45 Georgia Shakespeare, Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Rd. NE TIX: 404-504-1473 www.oglethorpe.edu/arts/theatre/conant_center.asp

BY WHEEL AND BY WING 6/21/2012 7/7/2012 General Admission: $15 to $23; Reserved Seating: $20 to $28 Act 3 Productions 6285-R Roswell Rd. NE TIX: 770-241-1905 www.act3productions.org

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 6/28/2012 7/15/2012 Adults: $20 to $25; Students/Children: $15 to $20 Serenbe Playhouse 9110 Selborne Lane Palmetto TIX: 770-463-1110 www.serenbeplayhouse.com

Dance

MICHAEL JACKSON: THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL 6/29/2012 7/1/2012 Single ticket prices range from $50 to $175 Cirque Du Soleil Philips Arena 1 Philips Dr. TIX:404-878-3000 www.philipsarena.com

Music Theatre

ILLYRIA: A TWELFTH NIGHT MUSICAL 6/6/2012 8/5/2012 Single ticket prices range from $13 to $45 Georgia Shakespeare, Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Rd. NE TIX: 404-504-1473 www.oglethorpe.edu/arts/theatre/conant_center.asp

GYPSY6/15/2012 7/1/2012 Single ticket prices range from $25 to $45 Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Strand Theatre, The 117 North Park Square TIX: 770-293-0080 www.earlsmithstrand.org/

SONDHEIM’S A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC 6/23/2012 6/24/2012 General Admission: $20 at the door; Students (with ID): $10 at the door (cash or check only); Please call 404-413-5901 to purchase tickets in advance Georgia State University School of Music, Kopleff Recital Hall at Georgia State University 10 Peachtree Center Ave. TIX: 404-413-5901 www.music.gsu.edu

Concerts

CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN6/1/2012 9/14/2012 General Admission: $36.50 to $49.50Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave. NETIX: 404-876-5859 www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

LATE NIGHT CABARET SERIES6/2/2012 8/18/2012 General Admission: $20Serenbe Playhouse 9110 Selborne Lane PalmettoTIX: 770-463-1110 www.serenbeplayhouse.com

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDEATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDEsummerJAZZ ON THE LAWN6/15/2012 8/10/2012 General Admission: $15 adv, $20 at the doorCallanwolde Fine Arts Center 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE TIX: 404-872-5338 www.callanwolde.org/

CELEBRATE AMERICA GALA POPS CONCERT6/30/2012 6/30/2012 Free!Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Kennesaw State University Center 3333 Busbee Dr. KennesawTIX: 770-423-6000 www.kennesaw.edu

Galleries & Museums

JIM HENSON: WONDERS FROM HIS WORKSHOP3/6/2012 12/1/2012 General Admission: $8.25; Children (under 2): Free!; Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m.: Free!Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NWTIX: 404-873-3391 www.puppet.org

CIVIL RIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY3/6/2012 7/15/2012RISING UP: HALE WOODRUFF’S MURALS AT TALLADEGA COLLEGE6/2/2012 9/2/2012REVISITING THE SOUTH: RICHARD MISRACH’S CANCER ALLEY6/2/2012 10/7/2012PICTURING NEW YORK/PICTURING THE SOUTH6/9/2012 9/2/2012Free with Museum Admission; Adults: $18; Seniors/Students: $15; Children (ages 6 to 17): $11; Children (5 and under): Free!High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St. NE TIX: 404-733-5000 www.high.org

IVAN ALLEN JR. BRAVES MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME/TURNER FIELD TOURS3/12/2012 7/15/2012 Adults: $12; Children: $7Braves Museum & Hall of Fame Turner Field 755 Hank Aaron Dr. SWTIX: 404-522-7630 atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/ballpark/index.jsp

INDEPENDENT VISIONS: SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN 5/1/2012 10/31/2012BOTANICALS EXHIBITION5/3/2012 7/29/2012Admission is free with Garden Admission; Adults: $18.95; Children (ages 3 to 12): $12.95; Children (2 and under): Free!Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE TIX: 404-876-5859 www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Kids Shows

STORYBOOK TIME 5/16/2012 10/31/2012 Free with Garden Admission; Adults: $18.95; Children (ages 3 to 12): $12.95; Children (2 and under): Free! Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE TIX: 404-876-5859 www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

MOVIN’ GROOVIN’ MORNINGS 6/6/2012 6/27/2012 Free! Heritage Sandy Springs, Heritage Green 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs TIX: 404-851-9111 www.heritagesandysprings.org

THE LITTLE PIRATE MERMAID 6/12/2012 7/15/2012 General Admission: $16.50 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW TIX: 404-873-3391 www.puppet.org

THE LITTLE MERMAID 6/13/2012 6/27/2012 General Admission: $9 adv, $11 at the door Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 8534 Main St., Woodstock TIX: 678-494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org/

July

Theatre

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 7/5/2012 8/3/2012 Single tickets from $13 to $45 Georgia Shakespeare, Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Rd. NE TIX: 404-504-1473 www.oglethorpe.edu/arts/theatre/conant_center.asp

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EVELYN IN PURGATORY 7/5/2012 8/5/2012 General Admission: $10 to $23 Essential Theatre, Actor’s Express , King Plow Arts Center 887 W. Marietta St., Suite J-107 TIX: 404-607-7469 www.actors-express.com

TWELFTH NIGHT7/5/2012 7/29/2012 Single ticket prices range from $12 to $36 Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree St. NE TIX: 404-874-5299 www.shakespearetavern.com

SHEDDIN’ 7/10/2012 8/19/2012 General Admission: $15 to $30 Horizon Theatre 1083 Austin Ave. NE TIX: 404-584-7450 www.horizontheatre.com

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER 7/10/2012 7/29/2012 Single ticket prices range from $20 to $75 True Colors Theatre Company, Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St. NW TIX: 404-413-9849 www.rialtocenter.org

THE LOCAL 7/11/2012 8/3/2012 General Admission: $10 to $23 Essential Theatre, Actor’s Express, King Plow Arts Center 887 W. Marietta St., Suite J-107 TIX: 404-607-7469 www.actors-express.com

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 7/13/2012 8/5/2012 Adults: $18; Seniors/Children: $15 Act1 Theatre Company, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy St., Alpharetta TIX: 770-751-0033 www.alpharettapres.com/

BAT-HAMLET 7/18/2012 8/4/2012 General Admission: $10 to $23 Essential Theatre, Actor’s Express, King Plow Arts Center 887 W. Marietta St., Suite J-107 TIX: 404-607-7469 www.actors-express.com

TIME BETWEEN US 7/26/2012 8/18/2012 General Admission: $20 to $25; Students: $15 to $20 Serenbe Playhouse 9110 Selborne Lane, Palmetto TIX: 770-463-1110 www.serenbeplayhouse.com

Music Theatre

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS 7/6/2012 8/4/2012 General Admission: $10 to $17 adv, $13 to $20 at the doorOnStage Atlanta 2597 North Decatur Rd. TIX: 404-897-1802 www.onstageatlanta.com/

HIGH SOCIETY 7/13/2012 8/5/2012 Adults: $26; Seniors: $24; Students (with ID): $22; Children (12 and under): $12 Stage Door Players 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody TIX: 770-396-1726 www.stagedoorplayers.net

THE PRODUCERS 7/24/2012 7/29/2012 Single ticket prices range from $23 to $58 Theater of the Stars, Fabulous Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree St. NE TIX: 1-800-745-3000 www.foxtheatre.org/

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN7/27 -8/ 5, 2012 Prices: $30 - $50ATLANTA LYRIC THEATREStrand, 117 North Park Square, Marietta, GATIX;(404) 377 - 9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

Concerts

JULY 4TH ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION7/4/2012 7/4/2012 Single ticket prices range from $15 to $35

CELEBRATE THE BEATLES7/21/2012 7/21/2012 Single ticket prices range from $15 to $35Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park 2200 Encore Pkwy., AlpharettaTIX: 404-733-5013 www.vzwamp.com/

RINGO STARR & HIS ALLSTAR BAND7/6/2012 7/6/2012 Single ticket prices range from $35 to $125 advFabulous Fox Theatre, The Fabulous Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree St. NE TIX: 1-800-745-3000 www.foxtheatre.org/

FURTHUR 7/10/2012 7/10/2012 Single ticket prices range from $39.50 to $59.50 advCROSBY, STILLS & NASH 7/14/2012 7/14/2012 Single ticket prices range from $29 to $99 advBARENAKED LADIES7/16/2012 7/16/2012 Single ticket prices range from $29.50 to $89.50 advVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park 2200 Encore Pkwy., AlpharettaTIX: 404-733-5013 www.vzwamp.com/

EVERCLEAR7/13/2012 7/13/2012 Single ticket prices range form $25 to $69 advKENNY ROGERS & GLEN CAMPBELL7/14/2012 7/14/2012 Single ticket prices range from $25 to $89 advTHE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS7/21/2012 7/21/2012 Single ticket prices range from $25 to $74 advJOE COCKER7/25/2012 7/25/2012 Single ticket prices range from $25 to $25 advBRANDI CARLILE 7/27/2012 7/27/2012 Single ticket prices range from $25 to $59 advSEAL 7/28/2012 7/28/2012 Single ticket prices range from $25 to $75 adv Chastain Park Amphitheatre 4469 Stella Dr. TIX: 404-733-5012 www.classicchastain.com/

THE MATRIX LIVE7/14/2012 7/14/2012 Single ticket prices range from $29 to $49Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St. NETIX: 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org/home.aspx

3117/21/2012 7/21/2012 Single ticket prices range from $31 to $55 advVans Warped Tour7/26/2012 7/26/2012 General Admission: $35 adv Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood 2002 Lakewood Ave.TIX: 404-443-5000 www.livenation.com/venue/aarons-amphitheatre-at-lakewood-tickets

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AEROSMITH 7/26/2012 7/26/2012 Single ticket prices range from $49.50 to $149.50 advPhilips Arena 1 Philips Dr.TIX: 404-878-3000 www.philipsarena.com

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK7/28/2012 7/28/2012 General Admission: $30Fund for Southern Communities, Ebenezer Baptist Church 407 Auburn Ave. NETIX: 404-688-7300 www.historicebenezer.org

Kid Shows

ALADDIN AND THE MAGIC LAMP 7/11/2012 7/25/2012 General Admission: $9 adv, $11 at the door Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main St.,Woodstock TIX: 678-494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org/

THE EMPEROR AND THE NIGHTINGALE 7/14/2012 8/3/2012 General Admission: $13 Georgia Shakespeare, Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University 484 Peachtree Rd. NE TIX: 404-504-1473 www.oglethorpe.edu/arts/theatre/conant_center.asp

THE WIGGLES 7/15/2012 7/15/2012 Single ticket prices range from $15 to $75.50 Fabulous Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree St. NE TIX: 1-800-745-3000 www.foxtheatre.org/

THE DINOSAUR SHOW 7/17/2012 7/29/2012 General Admission: $16.50 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW TIX: 404-873-3391 www.puppet.org

SUPER WHY 7/27/2012 7/27/2012 Single ticket prices range from $20.50 to $38.50 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. TIX: 770-916-2852 www.cobbenergycentre.com/

Festivals

NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL 20127/6 - 7/15. prices vary by dateTIX 404-730-7315 www.nbaf.org

August

Theatre

I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES 8/2/2012 8/19/2012 Single ticket prices range from $15 to $25 ART Station 5384 Manor Dr., Stone Mountain TIX: 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) 8/2/2012 9/2/2012 Single ticket prices range from $12 to $36 Atlanta Shakespeare Company 499 Peachtree St. NE TIX: 404-874-5299 www.shakespearetavern.com NATIONAL PUPPET SLAM 2012 8/3/2012 8/4/2012 General Admission: $12 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW TIX: 404-873-3391 www.puppet.org

ALL THE KING’S WOMEN 8/10/2012 8/18/2012 General Admission: $15 Centerstage North Theatre, Art Place - Mountain View, The, 3330 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta TIX: 770-509-2700 www.theartplace.us

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN 8/22/2012 10/7/2012 Tickets TBD Actor’s Express, King Plow Arts Center 887 W. Marietta St., Suite J-107 TIX: 404-607-7469 www.actors-express.com

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV 8/22/2012 9/16/2012 Single ticket prices range from $15 to $40 Theatrical Outfit, Balzer Theater at Herren’s 84 Luckie St. NW TIX: 678-528-1500 www.theatricaloutfit.org

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Music Theatre

PETER PAN 8/7/2012 8/12/2012 Single ticket prices range from $23 to $58 Theater of the Stars, Fabulous Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree St. NE TIX: 1-800-745-3000 www.foxtheatre.org/

SPRING AWAKENING 8/8/2012 8/19/2012 General Admission: $12 to $25 Company J at the MJCCA, Morris and Rae Frank Theatre 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody TIX: 678-812-4002 www.companyjatl.org

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL 8/10 – 26, 2012, Prices: $30 - $50Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb Civic Center Complex548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060TIX; 404-377–9948www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

THE ADDAMS FAMILY 8/14/2012 8/19/2012 Single ticket prices range from $23 to $58 Theater of the Stars, Fabulous Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree St. NE TIX: 1-800-745-3000 www.foxtheatre.org/

Concerts

MUSIC OF ABBA8/4/2012 8/4/2012 Single ticket prices range from $25 to $49 advSUNSET JAZZ8/18/2012 8/18/2012 Single ticket prices range from $25 to $89 advMUSICAL MAGIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS - ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA8/8/2012 8/8/2012 Single ticket prices range from $19 to $50 advFOREIGNER 8/31/2012 8/31/2012 Single ticket prices range from $25 to $75 adv Chastain Park Amphitheatre 4469 Stella Dr.TIX: 404-733-5012 www.classicchastain.com/

FLASHBACK FESTIVAL 20128/11/2012 8/11/2012 General Admission: $25 advTOBY KEITH8/24/2012 8/24/2012 Single ticket prices range from $24 to $74 advAaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood 2002 Lakewood Ave. TIX: 404-443-5000 www.livenation.com/venue/aarons-amphitheatre-at-lakewood-tickets

IL DIVO & ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA8/12/2012 8/12/2012 Single ticket prices range from $40 to $125Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park 2200 Encore Pkwy., AlpharettaTIX: 404-733-5013 www.vzwamp.com/

YE SHALL HAVE A SONG8/19/2012 8/19/2012 General admission: $12 adv, $15 at the doorThe Michael O’Neal Singers, Roswell United Methodist Church 814 Mimosa Blvd.. RoswellTIX: 770-993-6218 www.rumc.com

Kids Shows

THE TORTOISE, THE HARE AND OTHER AESOP’S FABLES 8/2/2012 9/9/2012 General Admission: $16.50 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW TIX: 404-873-3391 www.puppet.org

THE FRESH BEAT BAND 8/26/2012 8/26/2012 Single ticket prices range from $27 to $37 adv Fabulous Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree St. NE TIX: 1-800-745-3000 www.foxtheatre.org/

Circuses

CIRQUE MOTION - AWAKEN8/ 24-26 Single tickets from $39-$68Cirque Motion, 14th Street Playhouse, Mainstage173 14th Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309TIX:404-733-5000 www.CirqueMotion.com

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