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Spend Your Sumer at Ballethnic Academy of Dance

Celebrating 33 years of performing, educating, and community outreach, Ballethnic Academy of Dance invites you to spend a summer with us. Ballethnic offers 1-4 weeks of intensive training taught by dance professionals. There is a strong emphasis on dance terminology and dance history, with individualized training in alignment and body posture. Students also receive career guidance and exposure to all aspects of the performing arts. Ballethnic fosters a fun, nurturing environment, and before/after care is provided. Scholarships are available for young men in the Danseur Development program and teens 15 and up on pointe. Learn more at www.ballethnic.org on view is a Must-See at the Michael C. Carlos Museum on view at the Michael C. Carlos Museum from February 18 to July 16, presents neverbefore-exhibited works by renowned photographer Thomas Dorsey. Known for his intimate portraits of African American families in their homes in Chicago and Atlanta, Dorsey also photographed the streets, homes, and buildings of his childhood neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. This portfolio of black and white photographs, taken while Dorsey was enrolled at the Art Institute of Chicago, reveals the barren infrastructure of an underserved community and the resilience and stark beauty that can be discovered amidst bleak circumstances. Learn more at carlos.emory.edu

Duke Ellington’s Cat Rules Center for Puppetry Arts

Join the Center for its current production of Duke Ellington’s Cat from January 31-March 12. The Center will also debut its newest original production for adult audiences, Tesla vs Edison, from February 22-March 12. For our Family Series, check out Penguin in My Pocket from March 15-April 2 and Charlotte’s Web from April 4-May 21. From February 21-June 18, the Center’s Screen and Stage: Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are special museum exhibition will feature puppets and costumes from the 2009 feature film and the Ballard Institute stage production. To buy tickets, visit www.puppet.org

City Springs Theatre Company presents Monty Python’s Spamalot City Springs Theatre Company showcases its first theatrical production of 2023, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT. “Lovingly ripped off” from the classic 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT reimagines the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table in their search for the elusive Holy Grail. The CSTC production will star local favorite Googie Uterhardt as “King Arthur,” with Broadway veterans Kristine Reese ( “The Lady of the Lake”), Billy Tighe (“Galahad”), and David Rossetti (“Robin”). The production also stars Nick Walker Jones, Roberto Mendez, Kyle Robert Carter and Tyler Pirrung. March 10-26 at the Byers Theatre in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Tickets: CitySpringsTheatre.com

Oglethorpe University Provides Visual Arts on a Different Scale

Visit Oglethorpe’s small, historic campus for theatre, concerts, and visual arts on a different scale. A teaching museum with a growing permanent collection, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art hosts world-class exhibitions, lectures and chamber concerts. Oglethorpe’s 550-seat Conant Performing Arts Center stages productions by the university’s acclaimed music and theatre programs, as well as guest lecturers and student-led theatre and art exhibitions. Top Atlanta arts organizations also grace our stage! Atlanta theatre company Actor’s Express annually partners with Oglethorpe Theatre to co-produce a musical featuring both professional and student actors. Details about upcoming events at oglethor.pe/ARTS.

DanceMax Dancewear/Threaded Embroidery & Printing

DanceMax is your one stop dance shop located in Marietta, GA! Our dancewear specialists assist you diligently to ensure you purchase the best fit in everything you need for dance, from beginner to professional. Customers travel from near and far for our vast inventory, and the service provided by our experienced, well-trained staff. DanceMax is celebrating our 10th anniversary this season!

Our owner, Lorna Handy, has over 40 years of experience in dance retail. We also offer full embroidery and printing services through our newest division, Threaded By DanceMax! Visit our websites today to order the best in dancewear!

www.dancemaxdancewear.com www.threadedstore.com

Fly on a Wall Connects and Supports Performance

Fly on A Wall is a platform that supports and presents new performance. They work to foster an environment where artists across various mediums can connect, create, and collaborate. These mediums include dance, multimedia performance, and art installation. The organization offers a variety of efforts to help artists showcase their work, develop their abilities, and engage the community in the artistic process. Upcoming events