ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL

High Expectations, Low Anxiety at The Galloway School.

Located in historic Chastain Park, The Galloway School is a community where learning is joyful, individuals are valued, and self-discovery is encouraged. Galloway students in Pre-K3 - 12th grade confidently embrace challenges while developing the knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to thrive as enlightened contributors in their chosen pathways. For over 50 years, Galloway has been committed to providing an innovative learning experience that fosters creativity, collaboration, and cultural competency. Our philosophy of engaged and experiential learning encourages students to be ever curious about the world around them and to develop a critical mind. gallowayschool.org

The Michael O’Neal Singers (MOS) Celebrates 35 Years

The Michael O’Neal Singers (MOS) organization opens its 35th concert season with Bernstein on Broadway. The performance features the 130-voice MOS chorus, soloists, and stage band performing music from all of Leonard Bernstein’s Broadway musicals, including Candide and West Side Story. This performance will take place Sunday, October 8 at Roswell UMC in Historic Roswell, Georgia. Composed of a symphonic chorus, the Kaleidoscope vocal ensemble of 36, and an annual community Summer program, MOS provides a unique opportunity to metropolitan Atlanta and beyond (via the MOS ONLINE program) to experience choral presentations of artistic excellence and programmatic variety. Visit www.mosingers.com for more information about The Michael O’Neal Singers.

The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University is Holding the Light

The theme for the Rialto Center’s 2023-2024 series season, Holding the Light, is rooted in the Rialto’s foundation as a beacon of lifeinspiring encouragement through the arts. The season opens with Ranky Tanky, the Grammy Award-winning band whose name means “get funky,” as they combine songs handed down through generations in the Sea Islands with their own original compositions in the Gullah tradition. Special guest, Grammy Award-winning R&B/Jazz/ Pop vocalist, Ms. Lisa Fischer will join the band, and a “Good Time” will be had by all, Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 8 p.m. Tickets and information are available at Rialto.GSU.edu

Stage Door Theatre’s Historic Season 50 Fall Lineup Unveiled!

Stage Door Theatre is proud to unveil a momentous milestone - Season 50! For five incredible decades, this theatre has graced the community with outstanding performances, artistic collaborations, and unforgettable memories. The curtains rise with “Tuesdays with Morrie,” a poignant masterpiece on life and friendship. This fall, experience the soulful “An Evening of Song” featuring India Tyree. Laugh with “A Night with Dads II: The Daddening,” presented in collaboration with Dad’s Garage, and enjoy the whimsical “Puppet Palooza Saturdays” with Piccadilly Puppets. Secure your tickets and be part of history.

stagedoortheatrega.org/current-season-50/

You Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography

You Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography celebrates dynamic established and emerging Latinx artists across the United States. The exhibition emphasizes the Latinx experience as pluralistic and nuanced, exploring the complexity of identity in American life. Artists in the exhibition contribute to a visual archive, generating dialogue about visibility and belonging for Latinx people. Curated by Pilar Tompkins Rivas, chief curator and deputy director of curatorial and collections at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, You Belong Here, organized by Aperture, originates from Tompkins Rivas’s work as guest editor of “Latinx,” the Winter 2021 issue of Aperture magazine. carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/youbelong-here

Fall Fun at the Center for Puppetry Arts

Don’t miss your chance to see Aanika’s Elephants running now through September 3. Check out the classic Mexican folklore Brother Coyote, Sister Fox from September 6-24. See the beloved children’s book come to life in The Rainbow Fish from October 4-15. Kicking off the Halloween season is the return of the fan-favorite The Ghastly Dreadfuls (18+) from October 11-28. Join us for some silly scares with The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Silly Hollow from October 18-29. Round out your Halloween season with our family-friendly trick-ortreating indoor event with our Monster Mash on October 28. To learn more, visit puppet.org

Aurora Offers Enriching Education Experience

Aurora Theatre

Fall Classes are here! This session brings classes like Harry Potter Stage Combat and Mini Acting: Despicable Me ensure a fun and educational experiences for all participants. Aurora Theatre Academy stands apart with its unique approach. Students practice and showcase their talents in a professional theatre, guided by experienced instructors. Beyond stage skills, they gain confidence and life abilities. With classes for ages 3-103, Aurora promises an enriching experience that students will adore. www.auroratheatre.com/productions-andprograms/view/academy-classes/

Fall is Full of Events in Decatur!

Fall is festival season in Decatur. We’ve got the West Ponce Music Stroll

Sept. 9, Salsa on the Square Sept. 16, and festivals for craft beer (Oct. 28) and wine (mid-November). Oakhurst Porchfest, Oct. 14, is the southeast’s largest organic free-range crowd-sourced music festival and features 200 performances around the neighborhood. And Decatur streets come alive for the Day of the Dead parade, October 29. Check our comprehensive events calendar for the latest on festivals, live music, comedy, trivia nights, farmer markets, and more. Or just stroll and enjoy public art, great restaurants, intriguing shops, and friendly pubs. visitdecaturgeorgia.com

Oglethorpe University and actor’s Express Team Up at Conant Performing Arts Center

Visit Oglethorpe University’s charming campus for theatre, music, and visual arts on a different scale. Throughout the year, the 550-seat Conant Performing Arts Center hosts productions by the university’s acclaimed music and theatre programs, plus guest lecturers and student-led performances and exhibitions. Top Atlanta arts organizations also grace our stages! This season, Actor’s Express and Oglethorpe University Theatre will co-produce the southeastern premiere of “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” (Feb. 17-March 3, 2024) and on Nov. 12, the OU Museum of Art will host Atlanta’s Duo Catanza for a captivating