CALENDAR
Calendar
WHAT’S HOT Transcendent Deities of India: The Everyday Occurrence of the Divine
of Events
THROUGH MAY 3
MARCH 7
Our Senses: An Immersive Experience. In this ultra-experiential exhibition, visitors are challenged to explore a series of funhouse-like spaces designed to unlock their senses of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and taste.
Dee Dee Bridgewater. Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz vocalist Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, as well as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History www.fernbankmuseum.org
Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University www.rialto.gsu.edu
THROUGH MAY 10
Expect a modern spin on ancient depictions of Indian gods and goddesses in this new exhibition overflowing with vibrant photographs, digital works, drawings, paintings and chromolithographs by artists Manjari Sharma, Abhishek Singh and Raja Ravi Varma. Plenty of exhibition-related programs for children and adults alike are on tap, including a Transcendent Yoga session and free admission and art activities on Sunday FUNdays (March 22 and April 26).
MARCH 7-29 Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience. Children’s book author and artist Mo Willems brings another lovable character to life in this exciting family musical.
DAVE RUST
Alliance Theatre Company www.alliancetheatre.org
carlos.emory.edu
MARCH 12 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secret of the Sewer. Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo are all set to transport children and parents to their secret underground hideaway, where they’ll learn about teamwork, collaboration and problemsolving via a wealth of entertaining puzzles, mazes and obstacles.
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure 35th Anniversary Tour. See a special screening of “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure,” followed by amazing stories about the making of the movie told by Paul Reubens.
Children’s Museum of Atlanta www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org
MARCH 13-15
THROUGH MAY 31 Paa Joe: Gates of No Return. Features large, painted wood sculptures representing models of Gold Coast castles and forts, which provided way stations for more than six million Africans sold into slavery.
THROUGH
MAY 17
Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University
Tabernacle Atlanta www.tabernacleatl.com
EDITOR’S PICK
American Craft Show. Find 230 contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture and home decor artists. Cobb Galleria Centre www.craftcouncil.org/shows/acc/ american-craft-show-atlanta
MARCH 14
High Museum of Art www.high.org
THROUGH SEPT. 13 Masters of Cut. Work by designers Azzedine Alaïa and Gilbert Adrian will be on display including Adrian’s garments with intricate details, mitered stripes and unexpected appliqués, as well as Alaïa’s body-celebrating designs. SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film www.scadfash.org
MARCH 6 Randy Rainbow Live! The 2019 Emmy Nominee is a comedian, actor, writer, host and internet sensation best known for his viral comedy videos. Tabernacle Atlanta www.tabernacleatl.com
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Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade has 2,000 dancers, musicians, and Irish enthusiasts, plus giant balloons, floats and marching bands in Midtown going south on Peachtree Street. Midtown Atlanta www.atlantastpats.com
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This touring exhibition explores the many ways African Americans advocated for inclusion in American democracy during the 50 years after the American Civil War, from 1865 through World War I. Enhanced with special Atlanta areas from Atlanta History Center collection, as well as other Atlanta and Georgia institutions, the exhibition highlights the African American struggle for racial equality and full citizenship. Expect to see historical artifacts, photographs, art and media, as well as THROUGH programming to accompany this important time JUNE 30 in history. www.atlantahistorycenter.com
Atlanta History Center
