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Holiday 2021

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CITY SPRINGS THEATRE Celebrate the Holidays at Georgia State’s Rialto Center for the Arts

Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s Golden Anniversary

Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Announces 40th Annual Holiday Concert

Alliance Theatre Returns to In-Person Performances

Center for Puppetry Arts Presents Christmas Town: A Holiday Puppet Experience

Fall 2021 Highlights for Kennesaw State University College of the Arts

Atlanta Master Chorale Celebrates the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Head to Decatur for Holidays Merry and Bright

Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker Experience Rediscover the Michael C. Carlos Museum!

Roswell Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker

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A HOLIDAY PUPPET EXPERIENCE Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerTM is back on stage, live and in person performing in the Center’s newly renovated Mainstage Theater. In a special holiday exhibition, see rare puppets from the original 1964 Rankin & Bass animated film production. Make a Rudolph puppet of your very own in the Center’s Create-A-Puppet Workshop.TM An all-inclusive ticket gives you the performance, museum and a workshop. And remember to visit the Center’s gift shop for your gift giving needs this season.

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Celebrate the Holidays at Georgia State’s Rialto Center for the Arts

Natalie DeLancey Engages a “Big and Bold” Business Model at City Springs Theatre

Alliance Theatre Returns to In-Person Performances

Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker Experience

Rediscover The Michael C. Carlos Museum!

Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s Golden Anniversary

Center for Puppetry Arts Presents Christmas Town: A Holiday Puppet Experience

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Atlanta Master Chorale Celebrates the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Announces 40th Annual Holiday Concert

Fall 2021 Highlights for Kennesaw State University College of the Arts

Head to Decatur for Holidays Merry and Bright

Roswell Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker

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Celebrate the Holidays at Georgia State’s Rialto Center for the Arts

he Rialto Center for the Arts, known for its Rialto Series featuring jazz legends, dance and international music, also offers holiday programs. This holiday season the Rialto presents the Georgia State University School of Music’s 24th Annual Gala Holiday Concert and Christmas with Calabria Foti and Bob McChesney. “Treat your ears to some seasonal tunes at the Gala Holiday Concert,” says Jezebel Magazine. “The more than 200 student and faculty musicians will surely get you pumped up for the season.” The Gala Holiday Concert is a holiday tradition for the entire family featuring over 200 student and faculty musicians from Georgia State’s Symphony Orchestra, choruses, jazz band and community ensembles performing beloved holiday favorites. Georgia State’s School of Music presents the 24th Annual Gala Holiday Concert, Sunday, December 5, at 3 p.m.

Celebrate Christmas with Grammynominated songstress, violinist and composer Calabria Foti and trombone virtuoso Bob McChesney, Saturday, December 11, at 8 p.m. The husbandand-wife duo delight audiences with their exciting blend of swingin’ jazz and beloved holiday classics. Called “a master of improvisation and interpretation,” Calabria’s sensual vocal stylings have been praised by legendary crooner Johnny Mathis, who proclaims, “She is a treasure!” Bob has distinguished himself as one of the preeminent soloists. Renowned as “one of the world’s most influential trombonists,” Bob displays stunning technique and emotional delivery. This evening promises to get you into the Christmas Spirit! The Gala Holiday Concert and Christmas with Calabria Foti & Bob McChesney should be on your list of holiday events. Tickets are available at the Rialto Box Office, (404) 413-9849 and rialto.gsu.edu.

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e started out ‘big and bold’ at City Springs Theatre in 2018,” says Natalie DeLancey, Executive Director of the young non-profit theatre. “Even during the pandemic, we kept finding ways to keep going.” Performing in City Springs’ 1,000 seat Byers Theatre, the non-profit company continues its 4th season with three shows: “A Chorus Line” March 11-27; “The Color Purple” May 6-22; and “West Side Story” July 8-24. City Springs Theatre has been a “hit” from the beginning, and DeLancey believes there are at least three major reasons for this success. “First, our organization creates large, significant productions utilizing the combined efforts of talent from Atlanta and New York City.” This combination of teams has created what DeLancey calls “a hybrid approach.” The qualities and standards of NYC theatre are offered to Atlanta artists who benefit from these learning experiences and new connections. “It’s all about networking,” explains DeLancey. Another major reason for success is a commitment to arts education. A preprofessional company of 52 students from all over the Metro Atlanta area currently study their craft at City Springs Theatre’s Conservatory. “This educational component is one of my biggest interests,” says DeLancey. She is a

past Director of Arts Education and Outreach for the ArtsBridge Foundation where she produced the annual Shuler Awards for young theatre artists. “The pandemic allowed us to focus on our Conservatory kids,” she says. “We are training the next generation of theatre artists. All our instructors have professional accreditation. Investment and connection with the individual student resonate within our faculty.” The third component of success is all about community. “City Springs Theatre is a separate 501(c)3 non-profit, not a part of the City of Sandy Springs. However, our theatre complex has identified a ‘Downtown area’ for Sandy Springs, creating more of a sense of community,” DeLancey says. “All of our events have become an integral part of our patrons’ social calendars!” Another facet of the theatre’s community involvement is the “Leading Ladies Program.” “These women are our ambassadors in the community,” DeLancey explains. “They enjoy backstage experiences and volunteering. They create a ‘small town feel in this big city.’ They feel that it is their theatre.” “When you start with an organization from the ground up, you have a personal attachment that you just can’t describe,” says DeLancey. “I believe in the work.” Visit City Springs Theatre online at cityspringstheatre.com.

The cast of the Alliance Theatre’s world premiere musical, DARLIN’ CORY. Photo by Greg Mooney

Alliance Theatre Continues Its Return to the Coca-Cola Stage and Hertz Stage for In-Person Performances

he Alliance Theatre will continue its will be transported to the streets of London 53rd season this fall on the Hertz to revisit the timeless story of Ebenezer Stage. HANDS UP depicts the realities Scrooge’s journey to redemption, told of Black America from the perspective of with beautiful live music and an all-star varying genders, sexual orientations, skin cast. Finally, experience a special concert tones, and socioeconomic backgrounds series featuring some of Atlanta’s most across seven monologues written by exciting performers and musicians in a seven Black playwrights. The play was relaxed lounge atmosphere. CLUB HERTZ originally commissioned in 2015 by the LIVE will feature a variety of genres during New Black Fest in response to a police the month of December. Tickets for the rest officer fatally shooting an unarmed Black of the season are on sale now at teenager, Michael Brown, in Ferguson, www.alliancetheatre.org/season. MO. The themes and Hands Up 2 - Actors stories it tells still ring Jessenia Ingram and true today. HANDS UP is Brandon L. Smith produced in association on the first day of rehearsals for Alliance with Spelman College. Theatre’s HANDS Next, Atlanta’s favorite UP. Photo by holiday tradition of A Kathleen Covington CHRISTMAS CAROL will return to the Coca-Cola Stage with an exciting new adaptation, including a completely reimagined set design and stunning new costumes. Audiences

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Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker Experience

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rban Nutcracker is Waverly T. Lucas’ adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s ballet. Set in Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn community of the ‘40’s — the production offers a soulful celebration with whimsical characters such as Reggae Ragdolls, the sultry Arabian dance, the spins and leaps of the Black Russians, Mother Spice and her tumbling Spice Drops, the bubbly Coca-Cola Pas de Six, and the elegant Brown Sugar and her Chocolatier. While the contemporary ballet remains true to its classical tradition, Mr. Lucas’ choreography showcases Ballethnic’s signature style — blending classical ballet with jazz, modern, African, and other ethnic dance. This unique and engaging style creates a fast- paced and upbeat performance which captivates audiences of all ages and cultures. The production is set to the traditional Tchaikovsky score along with adapted music by L. Gerard Reid. Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker Experience features a multicultural cast of aspiring and professional artists, including veteran company members Karla Tyson and Calvin Gentry. They are joined by students from the Ballethnic Youth Ensemble and

senior citizens from the H.J.C. Bowden Multi-Purpose Center in East Point. The production will return to the Legacy Theater where audience members will experience a beautiful space that allows the colorful production to pop off of the LED screen onto the stage. Ballethnic is able to provide a COVID friendly live performance that incorporates the magic of the big screen. Big Mama, played by Sheila Spivey, brings the story to life. Urban Nutcracker is generously supported by the Fulton County Arts Council, and the Chestnut Family Foundation. https://ballethnic.org/

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Rediscover the Michael C. Carlos Museum!

he Michael C. Carlos Museum is currently hosting three temporary exhibitions, Each/ Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger, Resonance: Recent Acquisitions in Photography, and Confronting Slavery in the Classical World, all on view now through December. Visit the Carlos Museum and explore these exhibitions and rediscover the Southeast’s most comprehensive collections of art and archeology from ancient Egypt, Nubia, and the Near East; Greece and Rome; the Americas; Africa; and Asia as well as a collection of works on paper from the Renaissance to the present.  Explore the critically acclaimed Each/ Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger. This is the first exhibition to feature two leading Indigenous contemporary artists whose processes focus on collaborative artmaking. Over two dozen mixed-media sculptures, wall hangings, and large-scale installation works by Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger are now on view at the Carlos Museum through December 12, 2021. Resonance: Recent Acquisitions in Photography, explores the act of interpretation through the seemingly opposing themes of isolation

and togetherness, loss and shared joy, and fear and courage, among others. The photographs seen here, all from recent gifts to the collection, are intended to resonate in some way with the unprecedented realities and profound emotions experienced by many during 2020. They are on view through December 5, 2021. This intervention, Confronting Slavery in the Classical World, addresses the reality of slavery in the ancient Greek and Roman world with selected objects in the Carlos Museum’s galleries. New labels highlight objects that either depict enslaved people or help elucidate the realities of slavery in classical antiquity. These labels, written with Emory undergraduates, are now accessible in the galleries and online. They prompt viewers to consider the untold and unseen histories that can lie behind conventional (art) historical narratives. Visit for November 5, 12, or 19 and receive free admission to the museum in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. Free public tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. For more details, to plan your visit, or for a full list of upcoming programs, visit carlos.emory.edu.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival makes a Big Return for Golden Anniversary Season

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labama Shakespeare Festival’s 50th season continues its mission of building community with captivating stories that speak to and represent all people in the South. Featuring eight productions, including four musicals and a world premiere, ASF’s golden anniversary season explores stories of contemporary culture, heroic activists, everyday people in extraordinary times, and lots of music. Beginning with the holidays, ASF returns to its Festival and Octagon stages with Rogers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Greta Lambert’s one-woman adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. In the new year, Shakespeare’s most famous power couple comes to life in ASF’s bold and muscular production of Macbeth, followed by yet more blind ambition with the mega-hit musical Little Shop Of Horrors. The season continues with compelling stories based on actual events: Until the Flood and Freedom Rider (a world premiere). ASF wraps up its season with two summer musicals: The Marvelous Wonderettes and American Mariachi. “I knew the 50th anniversary would be a year marked with celebration, but I didn’t

realize it may very well be our most defining,” said ASF Artistic Director Rick Dildine. “What we do best is what people need most right now: we need to be together. This season spans real life to fairy tale. It celebrates families and heritage. It spans from Medieval Scotland to modern day Ferguson, MO. World premieres and some classics that never get old. There’s serious art and some pure campy moments.” Audiences can expect the lush and lavish in Season 50. ASF is the state’s only professional producing theater, and artisans and craftspeople returning to stage work have vigorously turned their industry and labor toward realizing the visions of this season’s directors and designers. This season of delightful and meaningful theatrical experiences also highlights ASF’s goal of making live theatre more accessible to more people. The addition of a new, lower-price seating option and a payment plan for subscriptions puts stories for all within reach for a variety of budgets, truly making ASF a place for everyone. Single tickets and subscriptions are on sale now at ASF.net or by calling the ASF Box Office at 334-271-5353.

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Christmas Town: A Holiday Puppet Experience

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he Center for Puppetry Arts is thrilled to announce the return of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ live, in-person, and back on stage. Guests will enjoy the show in the Center’s newly renovated Mainstage Theater. With the safety of guests and staff top of mind, the Center will continue implementing its COVID safety protocols including requiring all guests and staff to wear masks. The Center’s production of Rudolph is a faithful adaptation of the beloved 1964 stop-motion animated special. The show speaks to the misfit in all of us. Rudolph and his friends Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius brave the Abominable Snow Monster and the more daunting fear of not fitting in before they discover that it’s okay to be just the way they are! With memorable holiday music, finely crafted puppets and an important pro-social message, Rudolph is sure to warm hearts even on the most blustery winter day. This year, the Center is is digging into the history of the classic holiday tale with a special exhibition featuring the Rudolph and Santa puppets from the original Rankin/ Bass production. On exhibition for the first time since 2006, these unique figures are on long-term loan to the Center for Puppetry Arts after their recent sale at auction for $368,000. Visitors will learn some of the

history behind the iconic poem-turnedsong Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and the classic 1964 Rankin/Bass Productions stop motion television special of the same name. The halls of the Center will be decked in vintage-style décor for an immersive, nostalgic experience. In addition the special exhibition there will also be coin-operated mechanical Rudolph rides from the same period on display. All-inclusive tickets include the performance, museum, and a workshop where guests can create a Rudolph puppet of their very own. The Center’s gift shop should be your final stop. It’s the place to find memorable stocking stuffers for kids of all ages! Prices vary according to day and date. Early bird discounts are available in November! https://puppet.org/

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Atlanta Master Chorale “It ’s the most wonderful time of the year”

he opening line of this holiday song evokes the memories, feelings and sentiments associated with childhood and family, gift giving and receiving, of joy and comfort, the time of social and religious celebration. Christmas music has become, whether on purpose or by accident, synonymous with the tradition of celebrating holidays and occasions of significance. It’s the holiday season and in most every culture, music resounds with all the joys and hopes of familiar songs and new ones, and surrounds our lives through streaming and radio to television specials and concerts, and perhaps, even some caroling in the neighborhoods.

with hopes for the future. Each year, Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale celebrates with songs and carols of the season and allows us to pause in the midst of the hustle and bustle to experience the wonder and beauty of this festive time of year. “Yes, we need a little Christmas right this very moment.” For many, Christmas with the Atlanta Master Chorale has become a treasured part of their holiday tradition, and brings family, friends, neighbors, and out of town visitors together to share this special time. While we could not be together last year, our concert’s popularity will continue with three concerts at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Join us at 8 p.m. on the evenings of Friday, December 10th and Saturday, December 11th, and Sunday afternoon, December 12th at 4 p.m., and experience again the birth of a promise of new life, peace, and joy. For information and tickets, visit www.AtlantaMasterChorale.org/concerts.

“In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas.” The annual celebration of Christmas, with its traditional decorations, familiar aromas of baking and cooking, the faces of wonder, surprised faces of young ones, reunions of family and friends and most importantly the spirit of the season, unites the past with the present and the present

Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus, Photo by Dan Lax

The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus is thrilled to announce our 40th annual Holiday Concert!

ou have three opportunities to catch this fabulous program; December 3rd at 8 p.m., and December 4 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Our annual holiday show at The Cathedral of St. Philip is always a must-see event, and this tradition is how thousands of Atlantans have kicked off their holiday season for four decades. This year is extra special as the chorus performs some all-time favorites from the singers and audience alike. These favorites include Eric Whitacre’s beautiful “Lux Aurumque,” the Nigerian Carol “Betelehemu,” and Franz Biebl’s “Ave Maria,” which is arguably the most beautiful piece ever written for men’s chorus. In celebration of our 40th anniversary we’re also premiering two new arrangements: a

Hanukkah song, “Hanerot Halalu” arranged by artistic director, Donald Milton III, and a joyful and hilarious song, “Holiday Lament,” arranged by Jay Wynn. The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus puts on the most fun holiday show in town and we can’t wait to see you there! The Voices of Note holiday season continues with the Atlanta Women’s Chorus show, Remembrance and Joy. On December 18th at 2 pm.. and 6 p.m., join the AWC at Morningside Presbyterian Church for some beautiful music. Remembrance and Joy is dedicated to those who lost their lives during 2020 through COVID or social injustices. We will be singing a new arrangement written for Sopranos and Altos of the Gabriel Fauré “Requiem” for the first half of the show and holiday tunes for the second half of the show. The holiday songs are also reflective but joyful such as Dan Forrest’s “Silent Night” and his new piece, “The Work of Christmas.” We are excited to sing the Fauré with organ and have the opportunity to acknowledge the difficulties of the past two years and express hope for the future. We hope you’ll join us. www.voicesofnote.org

Atlanta Women’s Chorus Photo by Dan Lax

Celebrate the Holidays with Us! Grammy-Nominated horn-blower, bandleader and “SupaFunkRock” master, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue open the 2021-22 Rialto Series season, heralding the holidays, on Nov 6! Grammy-nominated songstress, violinist and composer, Calabria Foti teams up with her husband, trombone virtuoso Bob McChesney for Christmas with Calabria Foti & Bob McChesney on Dec 11. The husband & wife duo will delight you with an exciting blend of swingin’ jazz and beloved holiday classics.

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Fall 2021 Highlights for Kennesaw State University College of the Arts

tudents, faculty, and guest performers are wrapping up the fall semester with fabulous plays, concerts, performances, exhibitions, and research forums spanning all departments in the college. ArtsKSU offers something for patrons of all artistic interests. The Department of Dance invites patrons to Forces of Grace Nov. 12-3 at the Marietta Dance Theater. The work features four original dance works, including two works by KSU Dance Faculty members Andrea Knowlton and Artistic Director, Lisa K. Lock. Audiences will also be treated to works by Ido Gidron, former dancer with Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company II and the Batsheva Ensemble, and Heath Gill of Terminus Modern Ballet Theater. On Dec. 10-12, enjoy a bold retelling of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, in Marley Was Dead To Begin With, which further explores compassion, generosity, and redemption. Kick off the holiday season with ArtsKSU and great music! The Bailey School of Music will present two performances of the KSU Holiday Concert at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on December 4. This inspirational annual tradition will feature KSU’s Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and

Choral Ensembles. Please buy your tickets early for this in-person event. Students in the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies (TPS) will present The Spitfire Grill Nov. 16-20. A parolee arrives in a small Wisconsin town and struggles to find her place in a community of troubled souls who gather at a run-down diner. Her presence sparks re-connections and reconciliations that bring the community together. Featuring a gorgeous score inspired by American folk music, The Spitfire Grill is a heartwarming story about finding redemption and building meaningful relationships. Finally, don’t miss the School of Art and Design’s Fall Exhibitions in the Zuckerman Museum of Art. Curated by Cynthia Nourse Thompson, Director of Curatorial Affairs, This Mortal Coil and The Labor of Remembrance will run through December 11. Admission to the Zuckerman Museum of Art is free. With options spanning many disciplines, patrons will find many events and performances to enjoy. For more information on these events and more, visit arts.kennesaw.edu and ticketing.kennesaw.edu to purchase tickets.

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ecatur, famous for festivals, also loves to celebrate the holidays with seasonal “shopportunities” and family-friendly events in November and December. New this year is a lighted walkthrough light display, just perfect for selfies and “ussies.” We’ll be watching for your best shots on Instagram at #holidaysindecaturga. Terrific Thursdays are special shopping days in November and December with deals and treats at participating shops — get weekly details on our social media. Thursday, Nov. 18 is the Wine & Chocolate Walk at participating shops. Get your $10 ticket at Freshtix.com, and then get your steps. And wine. And chocolate! Decatur’s storefront merchants invite you to “shop small” all year, but especially on Small Business Saturday, sweetened with free wrapping for your Decaturbought gifts, warm cookies, and cocoa. Look for the Visit Decatur tent on the downtown square! Oh, and a drive-by COVID-safe visit from Santa, riding in a City of Decatur fire truck. Thursday, Dec. 2 is extra terrific with the Holiday Tree Lighting on the square, complete with carols, cocoa and “snow.” On Thursday, Dec. 16, Decatur shops open

their doors for mens’ shopping. (Guys, relax! We promise it will be fun!) Dec. 23 is “Desperation Thursday” for those lastminute shoppers. Be sure to stop by the Visit Decatur tent on the square for that free gift wrapping, warm cookies and cocoa. Sunday, Dec. 5 is extra special with a Grand Menorah Lighting on the square, accompanied by traditional songs, potato latkes and Mr. Dreidel. So come and stroll, enjoy the glitter and glow, join in the jolly, and shop small and local. Make it a Stay Book a room at the Hampton Inn and Suites or the Marriott Courtyard Decatur. Both are on Clairemont Avenue just a short block north of the square, ready to welcome you with continuously sanitized, contact-free hospitality. Start the morning with a delicious brunch and coffee (or mimosas), a short stroll from your hotel. Know Before You Go Get the latest details at visitdecaturga.com, and connect with us on Instagram (@visitdecaturga), Facebook.com/VisitDecaturGa and Twitter (@DecaturTourism).

Roswell Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker Rediscover the Magic of the Family-Friendly Holiday Tradition

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oswell Dance Theatre will return to live, in-person performances at the beautiful Byers Theatre on Friday, November 26 with its annual two-week run of “The Nutcracker”. Set to Tchaikovsky’s romantic score, the Nutcracker ballet is a whimsical Christmas tale about Clara, a young girl and her dreamworld — the excitement of Christmas Eve in the first scene and the fantastic journey that follows. This breathtaking production is filled with choreographic imagination and special effects that delight audiences young and old. Attend a party where the Christmas tree grows to gigantic proportions, watch a battle between toy soldiers and an army of mice, and take a trip to the land of snow. In the second act of the ballet, Clara and her Prince arrive in the Land of Sweets where they are welcomed by the dazzling Sugar Plum Fairy. “We are thrilled to announce our return to our live performances at City Springs after a challenging year,” said Artistic Director Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz. “Our cast includes world-class artists who have danced nationally and internationally as well as aspiring young professionals from the

Roswell Dance Theatre. Our dancers have been rehearsing since August in anticipation of opening night in November.” The 10-performance run opens Friday, November 26, 2021 and continues through Sunday, December 5, 2021. Special performance opportunities feature three Character Meet & Greets with autographs and photos, dance alumni and Girl Scout troop events. Stop by the extensive Nutcracker-themed gift boutique for the perfect souvenir to commemorate the performance. Rediscover the magic of the season with the ones you love at The Nutcracker! Tickets are on sale now at www.RoswellNutcracker.com. Tickets range from $27-$40 at Byers Theatre, Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs.

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS Alliance Theatre Celebrates 53 Seasons

and the experiences that inspired them. The program features the world premiere Notes From Inside by our Rapido! National Winner, Benjamin Krause, paired with Peace by the acclaimed composer, violinist, educator and activist, Jessie Montgomery, both written during the pandemic. Kenji Bunch’s Dies Irie and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon and her Southern Harmony round out our first half. Following intermission, we will treat you with the passion and emotion of Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 3. www.atlantachamberplayers.com

The Alliance Theatre is excited to return to in-person performances on its Coca-Cola Stage and Hertz Stage for the 2021/22 Season. The 53rd season will feature eight productions including four world premieres, two musicals, and an elaborate new staging of its annual production, A Christmas Carol. The Kathy & Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young season will include five productions — two for streaming and three in-person productions in the Selig Family Blackbox at Alliance Theatre. See everything with an Annual Membership or choose your performances with a Season Tickets Package! https://alliancetheatre.org

Joy to the World! As part of our collective traditions, Christmas has become a natural cadence point for comforts of family and of memories old and new, pausing and remembering, and of creating anew and reviving. Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale will be presented at three concerts on the weekend of December 10, singing the songs and carols of the season. If you have never experienced it, please join us for this treasured tradition at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts and experience the birth of a promise of new life, peace and joy. Complete ticket information: AtlantaMasterChorale.org/concerts

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Presents Coca-Cola Holiday Concerts Enjoy the sounds of the season with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Coca-Cola Holiday Concerts as Director of Choruses Norman Mackenzie leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Chorus and special guests in Handel’s Messiah. Plus, Atlanta’s favorite holiday tradition, Christmas with the ASO, features holiday carols, hymns and more. Family-friendly events include Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel in concert and a live screening of Home Alone from the Movies in Concert with the ASO Series. Visit aso.org.

Give the Gift of Opera and Joy! This season is all about optimism, drama, modern icons, and, yes, laughs. You’ll find joyful escape this January with Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. As Frederic enters the rank of full pirate at the end of his apprenticeship, he and his fellow pirates court the daughters of Major-General Stanley. This sets off a hilarious course of riotous events that pit Frederic against his pirate clan. The Pirates of Penzance is

Atlanta Chamber Players Presents Notes from Inside Rapido! To open our 46th season, we will be returning to First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta with a tribute to living American composers

ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS Rediscover the Michael C. Carlos Museum!

a rollicking show with serious operatic chops. Performed in English with English supertitles. www.atlantaopera.org

The Michael C. Carlos Museum presents three temporary exhibitions, Each/ Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger, Resonance: Recent Acquisitions in Photography, and Confronting Slavery in the Classical World, on view now through December. Explore these exhibitions and rediscover the Southeast’s most comprehensive collections of art and archeology from ancient Egypt, Nubia, and the Near East; Greece and Rome; the Americas; Africa; and Asia and a collection of works on paper from the Renaissance to the present. Visit November 5, 12, or 19 and receive free admission to the museum in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. For more details, visit carlos.emory.edu.

Nobody Does Christmas Bigger or Better than Aurora Theatre! Come celebrate the season with us in the brand-new Lawrenceville Arts Center. The season starts with an Aurora Original, CHRISTMAS CANTEEN — now in it’s 26th smash year! We will have our beautiful Festival of Trees in support of kids and families throughout the region. Additional holiday performances include an all-new version of Aurora’s one-man A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Réveiller — a cirque style holiday show, Aurora Children’s Playhouse Holiday shows for kids, and we welcome Southern Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. Give the gift of live theatre with our Mini Season Ticket, on $79.99 for three shows. auroratheatre.com

Rare Puppets and the Return of Rudolph The Center for Puppetry Arts is thrilled to announce the return of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ live and in-person. This faithful adaptation of the beloved 1964 stop-motion special speaks to the misfit in all of us. This year, on exhibition for the first time since 2006, are puppets from the original Rankin & Bass production! All-inclusive tickets include the performance, museum admission, and a Create-A-Puppet Workshop™. Prices vary according to day and date. Discounts are available in November. For everyone’s safety, all visitors and Center staff are required to wear a mask https://puppet.org/programs/rudolph-thered-nosed-reindeer/

Experience Joyful Winter Magic at Callanwolde Known for its original holiday performances rendered in vibrant dance and song, the Callanwolde School of Dance offers families Our Common Joy, a new show for the season that will surprise and motivate as much as it will entertain. Gather in the Callanwolde Amphitheater under December star-lit skies for shows on December 10 and 11 2021, plus winter delights like hot chocolate, mulled wine, and sweet treats. In this magical setting, with a special guest appearance by the Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir, this show will fill every heart with irrepressible and resounding JOY! For tickets and more information visit www.callanwoldedance.com.

“Cinderella” Brings Vivid Magic to the Classic Fairy Tale The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine returns to the United States to present their captivating two-act performance of Cinderella, one of the most beloved stories of all time. With no fewer than 55 of Ukrainians finest performers, this esteemed ensemble has performed to the delight of audiences worldwide. Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s music with Vladimir Vasiliev’s choreography, this full-scale production follows the beautiful maiden’s story as she seeks her handsome Prince Charming. Finally, with the help of a little magic, she discovers that dreams really can come true. Featuring graceful dancers, enchanting music, and beautiful costumes, this classic

fairy tale is a treat the whole family will enjoy! www.classicalarts.net

The National Endowment for the Arts Recognizes Total Dance/Dancical Productions, Inc. The NEA has awarded Dancical Productions, Inc. a grant for the restaging of their signature production, “Women Hold Up Half the Sky”. This production is a tribute to the heritage of the African American woman. The audience is transported through time and experiences told through dance and drama set to music, poetry and visual arts. An excerpt of the production will be presented during Dancical’s 25th Annual Kwanzaa celebration held at the Southwest Arts Center. The theatrical experience is created by Cultural Arts Director, Terrie Ajile Axam.

ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS Since her college days in the early 1970’s, she has studied African American culture and worked through dance and theatre to keep its expression alive. https://www.dancicalproductions.com

Essential Theatre — Giving Playwrights a Voice for 23 Years Essential Theatre has given Georgia playwrights a voice for the past 23 years, producing 30+ World Premieres and helping launch the careers of nationwide successes like Topher Payne and Lauren Gunderson. The 2021 Essential Play Festival features two world premieres: Erin Considine’s RAISING THE DEAD, about two very different women lost isn loneliness and the living death of feeling invisible, who try to connect and find a way to bring themselves back to life, and Anthony Lamarr White’s CALMING THE

MAN, set in the summer of the American Bicentennial as two sons try to escape the rage and pain that their father is trapped in, fueled by the racism he’s experienced throughout his life. The Festival runs November 5-21. Performance schedule and other details at www.EssentialTheatre.com.

Fleetwood Dance Theater Presents a Magical Nutcracker This holiday season, see what happens when a young girl’s imagination takes over her dreams. Fleetwood Dance Theater presents the most magical production of The Nutcracker in North Atlanta. December 3rd through 5th, more than a hundred of the finest local and professional dancers in the region return to Blessed Trinity Performing Arts Theater to tell this classic story that has

become a beloved family tradition for nearly a quarter of a century. Artistic Director, Lynn Fleetwood Dukes, continues to reimagine the production with stunning sets, beautiful costumes, special effects, and all-new, amazing magical illusions. Experience the Magic! https://fleetwooddance.com

Bring in the holidays with The Georgia Ballet’s The Nutcracker, December 2-5 at The Jennie T. Anderson Theater! This winter favorite is sure to enthrall all with dueling soldiers, enchanting fairies, exquisite dancing snowflakes and an absolutely magnificent growing Christmas tree. Enjoy a timeless ballet perfect for the whole family, full of magic, action and beauty that you do not want to miss. Purchase your tickets today at www.georgiaballet.org/

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Discover Galloway! 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. Galloway students cherish artistic freedom and express themselves through music, dance, theatre, and visual & media arts, while our fine arts faculty work in collaboration with classroom teachers to foster curricular connections across the disciplines.

Roswell Dance Theatre invites you to

2021 SHOWS

Nov 26 - Dec 5

Roswell Dance Theatre

rediscover the magic with us this season

Resident Company at the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance

770-998-0259

Performances at the Byers Theater

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1 Galambos Way | Sandy Springs, GA 30328

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS Discover Galloway at our open house on December 5, and join us for Fame, Jr. on December 12! Register at gallowayschool.org/visit.

ing back is a lot like starting a brand new company, and I’m thrilled with our future direction.” Georgia Ensemble Theatre is North Fulton’s professional theatre for performances & training. Learn more at www.get.org. Season subscription packages start at $114; single tickets start at $32.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre is Telling Stories Stories that are heartwarming, dramatic, empathetic, and fresh drive Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s return to the stage in November. This season, GET is telling stories that have something for everyone—from the jazz of Fats Waller to dramatic tales of love and friendship, to the untold story of a woman who led an all-male crime gang in the 1930s. Audiences will meet characters they can connect with, whether in stories that reflect their own or facing very unfamiliar circumstances. Producing Artistic Director Anita Farley says, “I’m so excited to give people a reason to get off the couch and out of the house! Com-

Sing Along with Georgia Symphony and Chorus as Holiday Pops Returns The Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s beloved Holiday Pops concert returns to the stage with two performances on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the Marietta Performing Arts Center. Join us for traditional holiday favorites, a singalong, the GSO Chorus, and our featured soloist Lainie Ewers, the winner of the GSO’s Virtual to Center Stage competition. You’re sure to recognize a very special

Music by Fats Waller

AIN’T

MISBEHAVIN’ Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. & Murray Horwitz

2021/22 SEASON SEASON TICKET SUBSCRIPTIONS AND INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT GET.ORG Covid-19 safety requirements for audience and artists are updated at get.org

By Kate Hamill

VANITY FAIR Based on the novel by William Makepeace Thackeray

This joint is jumping!

All is vanity, nothing is fair.

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JANUARY 6-23

alabama story

The Pretty Pants Bandit

By Kenneth Jones

Which convictions are worth fighting for?

FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 6

WORLD PREMIERE ON OUR STAGE! Music & Lyrics by Chase Peacock & Jessica De Mari

Stick ‘em up and take ‘em down.

MARCH 31 - APRIL 17

guest conductor in his red suit, too. Don’t miss out on this Marietta/Cobb holiday tradition! For the GSO’s health and safety protocols and to purchase tickets, visit georgiasymphony.org/all-events.

Enjoy the Small Town Charm of The Holly Theatre The Holly Theatre, Dahlonega, is an historic, 300-seat community theater featuring small-town charm and big-town quality. From classic musicals like Holiday Inn to toe-tapping tributes like the upcoming Holly Dolly Christmas, our theater provides a choice for every taste. Even the pandemic challenge did not slow us down! The community teamed up with architects and contractors to rebuild and technically refurbish our stage. Behind the handsome, new curtain there’s magic to be discovered!

Please come visit Dahlonega and make it a date at the Holly — sit back, relax, and enjoy the show; you’ll leave with a smile! For more visit us at www.hollytheatre.com

Celebrate Excellence in Arts Education with Students at Pace Academy The independent college-preparatory school serves 1,115 students in Pre-First through 12th grade and provides the highest level of artistic experience and knowledge by embedding study of the visual and performing arts in its curriculum for all ages. Pace’s 2021-2022 theatre season will conclude with a Middle School production of Anything Goes, the hilarious shipboard musical comedy, and an Upper School run of Shrek The Musical, based on the eponymous Dreamworks Animation film about the unlikely loveable ogre. Learn more at paceacademy.org/arts.

ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University The Rialto Center’s 2021-2022 Rialto Series Season of Mastery features artistic mastery in Jazz, Dance, International Music and more! Mastery, a Rialto core value, lies where precision and expression meet, constituting the pinnacle of artistic and professional excellence. Celebrate Christmas with Calabria Foti & Bob McChesney, masters of vocals, violin, and trombone, for an exciting blend of jazz and holiday classics, Dec 11 at 8 p.m. The Rialto observes the COVID guidelines and protocols issued by the CDC and the University System of Georgia to ensure the health and safety of its patrons. Tickets and information are available at rialto.gsu.edu.

Get Into the Holiday Season at The Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts The Schwartz Center for Performing Arts is in full swing with the Candler Concert Series debut of internationally-renowned pianist Yuja Wang and violinist Leonidas Kavakos on November 2; a Schwartz Artist in Residence program with up-and-coming violinist Geneva Lewis November 11–12; and the beloved holiday traditions of A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and Christmas with the Atlanta Master Chorale in December! Tickets range from $20–$80 with discounts available by calling the box office at 404.727.5050. Learn more online at schwartz.emory.edu.

Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company Launches the Sankofa Seasons 2021-22 marks the launch of the “Sankofa Seasons”, a triptych of seasons bracketing True Colors’ 20th anniversary. The Sankofa bird is a West African Adinkra symbol signifying that “a journey forward begins with a glance back”. The 2021-22 season, #GoBackandGetIt, explores 20th century plays to determine what we can bring forward. Over the next three years, True Colors will revisit the histories of foundational Black theaters and their trailblazing leaders, uplift the Black storytellers that have guided us to this moment, and birth new Black narratives that will positively affect the future of the American Theatre. Visit https:// truecolorstheatre.org/

are observed. Tickets go on sale October 31 visit Ballethnic.org for more information. Ballethnic’s “Urban Nutcracker” is a favorite Atlanta Holiday Tradition and one of the first culturally specific Nutcrackers in the United States. This soulful celebration takes place on Atlanta’s own Sweet Auburn Avenue in the 1940s and Big Mama brings the story to life with unique characters such as the Brown Sugar and Chocolatier and Atlanta’s own Coca Cola six pack of dancers. https://ballethnic.org/

City Springs Theatre Starts Season Four with Major Classics City Springs Theatre Company recently opened its fourth season at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center with a critically acclaimed production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, “The

Voices of Note presents the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus 40th Annual Holiday Concert and the Atlanta Women’s Chorus Remembrance and Joy. The AGMC will be performing fan favorites from the past 40 years, including Eric Whitacre’s Lux Aurumque and Franz Biebl’s Ave Maria, as well as two brand new compositions. Remembrance and Joy intends to honor and celebrate the lives lost in 2020, specifically victims of COVID and racial violence. We hope you’ll join us for both of these very special programs. https://www.voicesofnote.org/

Ballethinc Presents Urban Nutcracker Don’t miss Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker Experience at the Legacy Theater at Phase 12150 Morris Road, Alpharetta Georgia on December 18th at 3 p.m and 7:30 p.m. Social distancing and strict Covid protocols

Book by Douglas Carter Bean; Music & Lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar Based on the Universal Pictures ﬁlm; Screenplay by Richard Danus & Mark Rubel

OCT 21 — NOV 14, 2021 Tickets: $20 and up Out Front Theatre Company

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS Sound of Music.” This December, City Springs Theatre Company is producing “Mistletoe Magic,” a holiday musical revue, presented in partnership with the Performing Arts Center. 3-pack subscriptions are also on sale for the remaining productions in the 2021-22 season: “A Chorus Line,” (directed by Tony recipient and original cast member Baayork Lee), “The Color Purple,” and “West Side Story.” To purchase tickets, visit www.CitySpringsTheatre.com.

Fox Theatre Holiday Events and Annual Membership Gifts! Ring in the Holidays this year with multiple festive events for the whole family or gift an Annual Membership Package to your avid concertgoer or Broadway fan. Our custom plans let you choose between a 40, 20 or 10 show

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package of your choice with access to the luxurious Marquee Club presented by Lexus. Club access grants you early entry to the premium lounge space with complimentary pre-show food, private restrooms, bars, and rooftop terraces. For tickets to holiday events call 855-285-8499. For information on purchasing one of our annual membership plans call 404-881-2000 or email sales@foxtheatre.org.

Celebrate The Michael O’Neal Singers 33rd Concert Season The Michael O’Neal Singers (MOS) organization is celebrating its 33rd concert season. Composed of a symphonic chorus of 115 auditioned voices and the Kaleidoscope vocal ensemble of 36, MOS provides a unique opportunity to the north metropolitan Atlanta community to

experience choral presentations of artistic excellence and programmatic variety. Our 2021-2022 “back in person” season will continue with It’s the Holiday Season, a concert chock full of the holiday favorites you missed hearing in person in 2020! This performance will take place Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Roswell UMC in Historic Roswell, Georgia, and will be streamed as well. Visit www.mosingers.com for more information about The Michael O’Neal Singers.

community conversations. We are committed to enacting Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias principles that create a diverse, inclusive, safe and brave space for artists and audiences. Season subscription packages are available at www.actors-express.com or by calling the box office at 404.607.7469. Actor’s Express is located on the west side of Atlanta in the King Plow Arts Center at 887 W. Marietta Street, Suite J-107, Atlanta.

Actors Express is Sparking Personal Transformations

Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s 50th season explores nine stories of contemporary culture, heroic activists, everyday people in extraordinary times, and lots of music. ASF continues its mission of building community with captivating stories that speak to and represent all people in the

Since its founding in 1988, Actor’s Express has become the preeminent hub for dynamic, provocative and consistently outstanding theatre in Atlanta, presenting work that sparks personal transformations and catalyzes

Serious Art and Pure Camp In Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s 50th Season

The art of award winning Dance Photographer Richard Calmes is available in his latest book AGE 3 – GRADE 12

Visit gallowayschool.org to register for our open house on Sunday, December 5.

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE SPOTLIGHTS South. This golden anniversary season spans real life to fairy tale, celebrating families and heritage, from Medieval Scotland to modern day Middle America. With world premieres and some classics that never get old, audiences will find serious art and some pure campy moments. Catch every moment of exceptional storytelling — from Cinderella to Freedom Rider and more — with ASF’s subscription packages designed for every budget. Learn more by calling 334-271-5353 or online at ASF.net.

Holiday Magic Is Greater in Decatur Fortify for a busy day of gift shopping with brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks at awardwinning chef-driven dining spots. Then browse your way around shops on the square offering everything from folk art to fashion to fine jewelry. Or

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stretch your legs and take in our decorated storefronts and our new walk-though light display. Our ongoing Artway sculpture series, and new murals dazzle all around downtown and Oakhurst Village. Make it a stay at one of our hotels near our downtown square, and start the morning with a delicious brunch and coffee (or mimosas!), just a short stroll away. www.visitdecaturga.com

Atlanta Ballet Debuts at Cobb Energy Centre with The Nutcracker One year past its intended Cobb Energy Centre debut, Atlanta Ballet will make its long-anticipated return to the theatre stage to present Yuri Possokhov’s The Nutcracker. Described as “one of the most entertaining [Nutcrackers] out there” by The Washington Post following the Company’s 2019 Washington D.C. debut at

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, this innovative production features largerthan-life sets and bold costumes enhanced by striking video projections, created by a world-class creative team that includes Tony Award-winning and -nominated designers. atlantaballet.com

ily Performance Center. Note: this concert is in-person only and will not be streamed live. Tickets available at MusicKSU.com.

Rediscover the Magic of The Nutcracker this Holiday Season! This beloved production is the premiere Nutcracker for North Atlanta families year after year. The beautiful Byers Theatre at City Springs is the perfect place to rediscover the magic this season with the timeless holiday tradition of The Nutcracker led by Clara and her Prince as they enter the Land of Snow. The two-week run features 10 performances with matinees, evenings and special events. Join us to kick off your holiday season with the Gingerbread, Candy Canes, Arabian and more beginning Friday November 26 thru Sunday December 5. Tickets at RoswellNutcracker.com Roswell Dance Theatre 770-998-0259

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Celebrates 40th Annivesary Gwinnett Ballet Theatre (GBT) is celebrating their 40th Anniversary of The Nutcracker in Gwinnett County this holiday season. Founded in 1976, GBT is the oldest non-profit performing arts company in Gwinnett County. In 2020, under the leadership of Lori ZamzowWire, GBT transitioned into a professional ballet company with professional contracts and a full-season of performances. Join us this December as we celebrate GBT’s legacy complete with a captivating story, beautify dancing, stunning sets, and colorful costumes. Magic abounds as Herr Drosselmeyer presents young Clara with a toy Nutcracker, setting imaginations ablaze when the toy comes to life, accompanying Clara on a journey to the Land of Sweets! Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition! gwinnettballet.org

School Street Playhouse Features A Christmas Carol BK Productions proudly presents the new musical version of the Dicken’s Classic, “A Christmas Carol” with an exciting new twist! Set in Chicago during the Roaring Twenties! From fun Gatsby-like prohibition parties to darker moments of reflection, Scrooge learns the meaning of Christmas as he examines his past, present and future. Written and directed by Kyle Larsen, it’s lively and heartwarming with exciting dance numbers choreographed by Buddy Stotts and wonderful holiday songs with musical direction by Richard Magner. Runs December 2 to 19 Thurs-Sat 8 p.m. Sun 3 p.m. at The School Street Playhouse www. schoolstreetplayhouse.com

KSU Holiday Concert Buy your tickets early for Kennesaw State University’s Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music Holiday Concert! An annual traditional for many families, the inspirational Holiday Concert will feature KSU’s Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Choral Ensembles. Enjoy classical and contemporary music made for this special time of year. Celebrate the season with friends and family on December 4, 2021, at 2 p.m. or 8 p.m. in Morgan Concert Hall in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Fam-

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY Performance guide courtesy of WABE.org/calendar As of press time the following events are scheduled, but may be subject to change

KIDS SHOWS THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN OF SLEEPY HOLLOW 10/29-11/7/21 $18.00-$22.00 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER 11/10-1/2/22 Price: $20.00-$25.00 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org THE CURIOUS CARDINAL 11/16-5/31/21 Price: $15.00-$35.00 Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-4650 alliancetheatre.org BASKERVILLE – A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY 11/17-12/19/21 Price: $15.90-$47.70 Theatrical Outfit, 84 Luckie St NW, Atlanta TIX: 678-528-1500 theatricaloutfit.org YUKON CORNELIUS LOOK-ALIKE EXTRAVAGANZA 11/20/21 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Price: $15.00 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th Atlanta TIX: 404-873-3391 https://puppet.org/programs/ yukon-cornelius-look-alike-extravaganza/ ONLINE PUPPET PLAYDATE: CAPTAIN HEALTHY AND SAFETY DOG 11/20/21 1:00 p.m. EDT Price: $8.00 Presented live on Zoom TIX: 404-873-3391 https://puppet.org/programs/puppet-playdatecaptain-healthy-and-safety-dog/

(KNOCK KNOCK) 12/2-23/21 Price: $15.00-$35.00 Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-4650 alliancetheatre.org ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – PICADILLY PUPPETS 12/4/21 Prices: $7.00 Aurora Children’s Playhouse Series Aurora Theatre Mainstage 128 E Pike St, Lawrenceville TIX: 678-226-6222 https://www.auroratheatre.com THE ELF ON THE SHELF 12/5/21 Price: $29.95-$69.00 Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta TIX:855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! 12/7-12/21 Price: $40.00-$89.00 Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta TIX:855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org TROUBLE IN TOYLAND- THAT PUPPET GUY 12/18/21 Prices: $7.00 Aurora Children’s Playhouse Series Aurora Theatre Mainstage 128 E Pike St, Lawrenceville TIX: 678-226-6222 https://www.auroratheatre.com

MUSICAL THEATRE XANADU 10/21-11/14/21 Price: $20.00-$30.00 Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-448-2755 outfronttheatre.com

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY THE ADDAMS FAMILY 10/27-11/7/21 Price: $38.00-$63.00 Atlanta Lyric Theatre 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta TIX: 404-377-9948 atlantalyrictheatre.com AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ 11/4-21/21 Price: $TBA Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St, Roswell TIX: 770-641-1260 get.org JULIUS CAESAR 11/6-14/21 Price: $45.00-$150.00 The Atlanta Opera 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta TIX: 770-916-2800 cobbenergycentre.com FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 11/9-14/21 Price: $40.00-$114.00 Fox Theatre. 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta TIX:855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 11/12-12/24/21 Price: $17.50-$78.00 Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-4650 alliancetheatre.org CHRISTMAS CANTEEN 2021 11/26-12/23/21 Prices: Starting at $25.00 Aurora Theatre Lawrenceville Arts Center 175 E Clayton St, Lawrenceville TIX: 678-226-6222 https://www.auroratheatre.com GINGER MINJ’S WINTER WONDERLAND 11/27-28/21 Price: $30.00 Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-448-2755 outfronttheatre.com BLACK NATIVITY – A GOSPEL CHRISTMAS MUSICAL EXPERIENCE 12/2-12/29/21 Price: $35.00-$75.00 Ferst Center For The Arts, 349 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-894-2787 arts.gatech.edu

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/2 -12/19 Thursday, @8 p.m., Sunday @ 3 p.m. Prices: $30.00 -$35.00 BK Productions, School Street Playhouse 101 School Street Cumming, GA 30040 TIX: 770-781-9178 www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com

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THEATRE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10/22, 23, 28-30, 11/4-6/21 @ 8:00 p.m. 10/24 & 31, 11/7 @ 2:00 p.m. Prices: $25.00 & $15.00 The Holly Theatre, 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 HollyTheater.com RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA 11/27/21–1/2/22 Price: $25.00–$64.00 Alabama Shakespeare Festival One Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL, 36117 TIX: 334-271-5353 ASF.net

Atlanta cabaret legend Libby Whittemore reprises her annual holiday show with the hilarious Connie Sue Day, the 31st Lady of Country Music, for one of Atlanta’s favorite holiday traditions.

LIVE SHOW | DEC 10–11 & 17–19 | 7:30 PM 404-607-SHOW (7469) actors-express.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY GEORGE LOPEZ 11/20/21 Price: $45.50-$65.50 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta TIX: 770-916-2800 cobbenergycentre.com FRANCO ESCAMILLA 11/21/21 Price: $39.00-$15.00 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta TIX: 770-916-2800 cobbenergycentre.com NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION WITH CHEVY CHASE 11/28/21 Price: $45.00-$75.00 Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

MARIE & ROSETTA 11/30-12/30/21 Price: $25.00-$55.00 True Colors Theatre Company Southwest Arts Center,Performance Theatre 915 New Hope Rd SW, South Fulton TIX: boxoffice@truecolorstheatre.org, 404-532-1901, truecolorstheatre.org CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Adapted by Greta Lambert 12/3–12/24/21 Price: $25.00–$64.00 Alabama Shakespeare Festival One Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL, 36117 TIX: 334-271-5353 ASF.net IRVING BERLIN’S – HOLIDAY INN 12/3-4, 9-11, 16-18/21@ 8:00 p.m., 12/5 & 12/12 @ 2:00 p.m., 12/19 @1:00 p.m. Prices (range): $25.00 or $15.00 The Holly Theatre, 69 W Main St, Dahlonega TIX: 706-530-5162 HollyTheater.com

MISTLETOE MAGIC BY CITY SPRINGS THEATRE COMPANY 12/10 –12/21 Prices: $50.00-$60.00 Create City Springs Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs TIX: 770-206-2022 www.CitySprings.com

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE 12/23-24/21 Price: $49.00-$110.00 Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta TIX:855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

LIBBY’S AT THE EXPRESS: HO, HO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 12/10-12/19/21 Price: $40.00 Actor’s Express Theatre Company 887 West Marietta St NW Suite J-107, Atlanta TIX: 404-607-7469 actors-express.com

ECMSA: BEETHOVEN & A BIG BAND 10/30/21@ 8:00 p.m. Prices (range): Free EMORY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ATLANTA Leonidas Kavakos, violin, and Yuja Wang, piano 11/2/21 @ 8:00 p.m. Prices (range): $80.00 GENEVA LEWIS, VIOLIN 11/12/21@ 8:00 p.m. Prices (range): $30.00 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Emerson Concert Hall at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd., Atlanta TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu/calendar

THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES – HOLIDAY EDITION 12/10-12/19/21 Price: $25.00 Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-448-2755 outfronttheatre.com

CONCERTS

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY LEONIDAS KAVAKOS & YUJA WANG 11/2/21 Price: $80.00 Arts At Emory, 1700 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta TIX: 404-727-5050 arts.emory.edu KSU JAZZ ENSEMBLE I & II  11/4/21 @ 7:30 p.m. Price: $5.00-$10.00 KSU WIND SYMPHONY  11/8/21 @ 7:30 p.m. Price: $5.00-$10.00 KSU BRASS ENSEMBLES  11/10/21 @ 7:30 p.m. Price: $5.00-$10.00 KSU UNIVERSITY BAND & PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA  11/15/21 @ 7:30 p.m. Price: $5.00-$10.00 KSU JAZZ GUITAR & KSU VOCAL JAZZ  11/16/21 @ 7:30 p.m. Price: $5.00-$10.00 KSU MIXED CHAMBER PERFORMANCES   11/17/21 @ 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Price: $5.00-$10.00 KSU OPERA THEATER  11/19/21 @ 8:00 p.m. Price: $5.00-$10.00 KSU GOSPEL CHOIR  11/20/21 @ 8:00 p.m. Price: $5.00-$10.00

KSU JAZZ COMBOS  11/29/21 @ 7:30 p.m. Price: $5.00-$10.00 KSU HOLIDAY CONCERT  12/4/21 @ 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Price: $5.00-$10.00 KSU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE  12/6/21 @ 7:30 p.m. Price: $5.00-$10.00 Bailey School of Music, Bailey Performance Center TIX: 470-578-6650 arts.kennesaw.edu/music TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE 11/6/21 Price: $44.00-$101.00 Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu EMORY CHAMBER ENSEMBLES 11/7/21 Price: Free! Arts At Emory, 1700 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta TIX: 404-727-5050 arts.emory.edu MAINSTREET - A BOB SEGER TRIBUTE 11/12/21 @ 8:00 p.m. Prices: $27.00 or $35.00 The Holly Theatre, 69 W Main St, Dahlonega TIX: 706-530-5162 HollyTheater.com

NOW & THEN 11/14/21 @ 4:00 p.m. Prices: $25.00 Atlanta Chamber Players First Presbyterian Church Atlanta 1328 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-594-3445 www.atlantachamberplayers.com This will be in-person and live streamed. AN EVENING OF LOVE 11/19/21 Price: $55.00-$125.00 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta TIX: 770-916-2800 cobbenergycentre.com THE STUFFING XI – MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA 11/19/21 Price: $34.50-$65.50 Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta TIX:855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

ATLANTA MEGA BLUES FESTIVAL 11/26/21 Price: $85.25-$107.25 Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta TIX:855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org HOLLY DOLLY CHRISTMAS WITH KATIE DEAL AND HER 5-PIECE NASHVILLE BAND 11/27/21 @2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Prices: $27.00 or $35.00 The Holly Theatre, 69 W Main St, Dahlonega TIX: 706-530-5162 HollyTheater.com KLOVE CHRISTMAS TOUR 12/1/21 Price: $28.00-$101.75 Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS 12/3 & 4/21@ 8 p.m, & 12/4/21@ 4 p.m, Prices: $20.00 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Glenn Memorial Auditorium @ Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church 1652 North Decatur Rd. TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu/calendar

46 Sunday, November 14 at 4:00pm Season Opening Concert: Now & Then First Presbyterian Church Get Close to the Music!

www.atlantachamberplayers.com

404.594.3445

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY THE ATLANTA GAY MEN’S CHORUS 40TH HOLIDAY CONCERT 12/3/21 @ 8:00 p.m., 12/4th @ 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Prices: General Admission $25.00 Voices of Note, The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta TIX: agmchorus.org FARRUKO 12/3/21 Price: $53.00-$153.00 Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth TIX: 770-8137500 gassouthdistrict.com HOLIDAY POPS 12/4/21 Prices: $12.00-$40.00 Georgia Symphony Orchestra Marietta Performing Arts Center 1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta TIX: (770) 615-2908 georgiasymphony.org

24TH ANNUAL GALA HOLIDAY CONCERT 12/5/21 Price: $14.45-$36.00 Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON 12/5/21@ 3:00 p.m. Prices: $18.00-$23.00 The Michael O’Neal Singers, Roswell UMC 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell TIX: 770.594.7974 www.mosingers.com JOHN DRISKELL HOPKINS & CHLOË AGNEW WITH THE ATLANTA POPS ENSEMBLE 12/5/21 Price: $25.00-$30.00 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St, Roswell TIX: 770-594-6232 roswellgov.com CLUB HERTZ LIVE 12/8-24/21 Price: $10.00-$35.00 adv Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta TIX: 404-733-4650 alliancetheatre.org

PRESENTED BY BK PRODUCTIONS

SHOW DATES:

December 2-19

Thurs, Fri, Sat Show: 8 p.m. and Sun: 3 p.m. DIRECTED BY:

Kyle Larsen

CHOREOGRAPHED BY:

Buddy Dale Stotts

A Christmas Carol

CHRISTMAS WITH ATLANTA MASTER CHORALE 12/10 & 11 @ 8 p.m. & 12/12/21 @ 4:00 p.m. Prices: $10.00-$35.00 (Livestream available) Atlanta Master Chorale Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta TIX: 404-727-5050 https:/www.AtlantamasterChorale.org/concerts CHRISTMAS WITH CALABRIA FOTO & BOB MCCHESNEY 12/11/21 Price: $39.00-$81.00 Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu SARAH BRIGHTMAN 12/13/21 Price: $65.00-$200.00 Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta TIX:855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

CONNECTING LEARNING TO LIFE AT EVERY LEVEL.

paceacademy.org/arts

THE ATLANTA WOMEN’S CHORUS PRESENTS: REMEMBRANCE AND JOY 12/18th @ 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Prices: General Admission $25.00 Voices of Note, Morningside Presbyterian Church 1411 N Morningside Dr NE, Atlanta TIX: awchorus.org FOR KING & COUNTRY 12/18/21 Price: $24.00-$154.00 Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth TIX: 770-8137500 gassouthdistrict.com

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY DANCE FORCES OF GRACE  11/12 & 13 @ 8:00 p.m. Price: $15.00-$20.00 MARLEY WAS DEAD TO BEGIN WITH, TERMINUS MODERN BALLET THEATRE  12/10 @ 8:00 p.m.,12/11 @ 2 & 8 p.m., 12/12 @ 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. Price: $15.00-$20.00 Department of Dance, Marietta Dance Theater TIX: 470-578-6650 arts.kennesaw.edu/dance ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE’S THE NUTCRACKER 11/26 - 12/5/21 Prices: $27.00-$40.00 Roswell Dance Theatre Byers Theatre at City Springs 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs TIX: 770-206-2022 RoswellNutcracker.com THE NUTCRACKER 12/2-5/21 Price: $10.00-$50.00 Georgia Ballet, Jennie T. Andersen Theater 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta TIX: 770-528-0881 georgiaballet.org/season

40TH ANNIVERSARY NUTCRACKER 12/4-5, 10-12 & 17-19/21 (with live orchestra) Price: $25.00-$45.00 Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, Gas South Theatre 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth TIX: https://www.gassouthdistrict.com/venues/ detail/theater www.gwinnettballet.org THE NUTCRACKER 12/4-29/21 Price: $48.00-$149.00 Atlanta Ballet 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta TIX: 770-916-2800 cobbenergycentre.com THE NUTCRACKER 12/3 @ 8:00 p.m.,12/4 @ 11:00 a.m.,3:00 p.m.,& 7:30 p.m.,12/5 @ 2:30 p.m. Prices: $25.00 Fleetwood Dance Theater Blessed Trinity Performing Arts Theater 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell TIX:(678) 612-4602 FleetwoodDance.com/ Nutcracker 706-550-1416 (Online)

T H E H O L LY T H E AT R E

HOLIDAY EVENTS

69 W. MAIN STREET, DAHLONEGA, GA 706.530.5162

For tickets & more visit hollytheater.com

Holiday Inn

Beauty and the Beast

Holly Dolly Christmas November 27, 2021

December 3-5, 9-12, 16-19, 2021

Disney's classic tale comes to life on stage with some creative touches you'll only see at the Holly Theater.

Two shows celebrating the spirit of Dolly Parton with Katie Deal and her band.

Irving Berlin's musical about a singer who converts an old Connecticut farmhouse into a performance venue.

October 22-November 7, 2021

Enjoy Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas, Nov. 26-28 - historic Square Lighting, Santa and more! Your safety is very important to us! While we encourage your individual protection, please note the renovated Holly Theatre features an advanced air puriﬁcation system, as well as enhanced professional cleaning before each show. Learn more at hollytheater.com.

OUR COMMON JOY 12/10 & 11 @ 7:00 p.m. Prices: $25.00 adults, $12.00 kids Prime Movers of the Callanwolde School of Dance Callanwolde Fine Arts Center 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta TIX: (404) 872-5338 www.callanwoldedance.com/

EXCERPTS FROM WOMEN HOLD UP HALF THE SKY: A TRIBUTE TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN 12/30/21 Prices: $20.00-$25.00 Total Dance/Dancical Productions, Inc. Southwest Arts Center Black Box 915 New Hope Rd, Atlanta TIX: www.dancicalproductions.com

BALLETHNIC’S URBAN NUTCRACKER EXPERIENCE 12/18/21 @ 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Prices: $40.00- $75.00 VIP Ticketing, On sale 10/31 Ballethnic Dance Company, The Legacy Theater at Phase, 12150 Morris Rd, Alpharetta TIX: (404) 762-1416 Ballethnic.org

THE STATE BALLET THEATRE OF UKRAINE PRESENTS CINDERELLA 1/9/2022 @ 1:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.. Price: $31.50 - $65.00 Classical Arts Entertainment, Ferst Center For The Arts, 349 Ferst Dr. NW, Atlanta TIX https://artsgatech.universitytickets.com/w/ event.aspx?id=1798&r=157143e06b5a425095122 3e774b61249

KWANZAA CELEBRATION 12/28-30/21 Price: $15.00-$25.00 Total Dance/Dancical Productions Southwest Arts Center,Black Box Theatre 915 New Hope Rd, South Fulton GA 30331 TIX: dancicalproductions.com

The Michael O’Neal Singers present

It’s the Holiday Season!

Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 3 p.m. in Roswell Ring in the 2021 Holiday Season with in-person choral music! This concert will feature traditional songs like The First Noel, Silent Night, Deck the Halls, and I’ll Be Home for Christmas, among others. In person and online. Watch our website for tickets and info. Mosingers.com

770.594.7974

mosoffice@mosingers.com

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY EXHIBITS, FESTIVALS, MORE THE NEXT HUNDRED YEARS 10/9-12/1/21 Price: FREE ETHNOBOTANY Opening Reception 12/10 @ 7:00 p.m. Exhibition 12/10-1/14/22 Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd, SW, South Fulton RESONANCE: RECENT ACQUISITIONS IN PHOTOGRAPHY 10/16-12/5/21 Prices: $8.00/adults, $6.00/seniors, students & children EACH/OTHER: MARIE WATT AND CANNUPA HANSKA LUGER 10/16-12/12/21 Prices: $8:00/adults, $6:00/seniors, students & children CONFRONTING SLAVERY IN THE CLASSICAL WORLD 10/16-12/17/21 Prices: $8.00/adults, $6.00/seniors, students & children The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta TIX: 404-727-4282 www.carlos.emory.edu

2021 ESSENTIAL THEATRE PLAY FESTIVAL  11/5-21, 2021 Prices: $20.00-$25.00  Essential Theatre, Inc, West End Performing Arts Center  945 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta TIX: www.EssentialTheatre.com or EssentialTheatre.Tix.com VISIT DECATUR, STOP THE SCROLL, ENJOY THE STROLL! Wine & Chocolate Walk 11/18 TIX: freshtix.com Decatur Wine Festival 11/6/21 TIX: freshtix.com Family friendly: Small Business Saturday 11/27/21 Santa sightings around town, Holiday Tree Lighting at the Square 12/2/21 Grand Menorah Lighting on the Square 12/5/21 Prices: Free. visitdecaturga.com Holiday shopping, algorithm-free: Terrific Thursdays 11/4,11,18 &12/2, 9, 16 & 23/21 Decatur storefront merchants: extended hours, special offers, free gift-wrapping, and refreshments. More: visitdecaturga.com Ongoing: Walk-through holiday light display (late Nov. thru Dec.). Decatur Artway outdoor sculptures, Free. For more information: decaturartway.com, decaturartsalliance.org, visitdecaturga.com visitdecaturga.com Instagram:@visitdecaturga Facebook.com/VisitDecaturGa Twitter: @DecaturTourism

Venues & More 7 Stages Actor’s Express Alliance Theatre Atlanta Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (two Locations) Atlanta Symphony Hall Aurora Theatre Center For Puppetry Arts Cobb Civic Center Complex Cobb Energy Center Ferst Center @ Ga Tech High Museum of Art

Horizon Theatre Gas South Theatre (Formerly Infinite Energy Center) Jennie T. Anderson Theatre Judy Jacobs Gallery King Plow Arts Center Out Front Theatre Porter Sanford Arts Center Rialto Center For The Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Explore Gwinnett Southwest Arts Center Syncronicity Theatre Schwartz Center @ Emory University The Holly Theatre Tolbert Yilmaz School Of Dance Woodruff Arts Center

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Holiday Concerts DEC 5/8 | Sun: 3pm/Wed: 8pm HUMPERDINCK:

Hansel & Gretel Donald Runnicles, conductor Kelley O’Connor, Hansel Jacquelyn Stucker, Gretel Elizabeth Bishop, Witch Stephen Powell, Father Michaela Martens, Mother Meechot Marrero, Dew Fairy

DEC 9/11 | Thu: 8pm/Sat: 3 & 8pm

Christmas with the ASO

NOV 26/27/28 Fri/Sat: 7:30pm/Sun: 3pm HOME ALONE in concert

Norman Mackenzie, conductor ASO Chorus Enjoy Atlanta’s Favorite Holiday Tradition. DEC 17/18 | Fri/Sat: 8pm

Handel’s Messiah

HANDEL: Part I and “Hallelujah!” Chorus from Messiah Norman Mackenzie, conductor ASO Chamber Chorus Handel’s masterpiece tells the Christmas story like no other. The Coca-Cola Holiday Concerts are presented by

Holiday concerts are made possible through an endowment from the Livingston Foundation in memory of Leslie Livingston Kellar.

NOV 26/27/28

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