ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS SPRING

also include free shows for families and special events featuring Atlanta-based artists. Full schedule and tickets, including multi-show passes and more info about all of this year’s amazing artists available via AtlantaFringe.org.

The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus and the Atlanta Womens Chorus open our hearts and minds through music!

Sometimes songs propel a story forward and other times they add dimension and perspective to the story. The AWC show “Tell Your Story” (June 3) focuses on Broadway songs that tell a story. Running the gamut of heartfelt to frivolous, these songs will leave you remembering and reliving your own story with all the emotions.

The AGMC show, “Returning to the Root” (June 9 and 10) reminds us to pursue the truth and learn something new. That when we accept ourselves, we will accept others too. That when we let love shine and let pride be our guide, we can change the world when we open our minds. Go to voicesofnote.org for tickets for both groups.

The Atlanta Jazz Festival Returns to Piedmont Park on Memorial Day Weekend: May 27-29

One of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of music, culture, and the art of jazz. Artists include Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Stanley Clarke, Ledisi, Samara Joy, Jose James, and Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott). And there be a ticketed Late-Night Jazz Concert with Cecily.

Kicking off the weekend the festival presents The Apollo’s production of The Blues and Its People concert featuring

Russell Gunn & the Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra with special guests at Symphony Hall on May 26. For more information visit atljazzfest.com.

Atlanta Master Chorale announces 2023-2024 concert season; season tickets now available

Atlanta Master Chorale invites you to our 2023-2024 concert season! Beginning October 13 and 13 we present The Sky’s the Limit, featuring music with endless possibilities, focused on looking up and stretching boundaries. We’ll get in the holiday spirit with Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale’s three performances on December 8, 9 and 10. In March we’ll present Same Light, Different Lanterns featuring This Love Between Us: A Prayer for Unity by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail. We’ll round out the year with a return to simplicity for our season final concerts in May featuring “A Capella Soundscapes.” For tickets and more information, visit www. atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts.

Get Thrilled by the Atlanta Opera!

It’s time to get your season tickets to the blockbuster 2023-24 season. Leaning into masterpieces of great literature, your new Atlanta Opera season brings to life The Shining (Sep 15-Oct 1), Frankenstein (Oct 28—One night only!), Rigoletto (Nov 4-12), La bohème (Jan 20-28), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mar 2-10), Die Walküre (Apr 27-May 5). This list of best-sellers features internationally renowned performers and cutting-edge design carried by the epic music. Subscribe Now! This spectacular season is available at AtlantaOpera.org

Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, May 21, 2023 as the film score program Star Wars and More: The Music of John Williams returns to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta!

The symphonic concert will feature iconic film scores performed live and will include favorites from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Jaws and much more. The concert is perfect for all ages. Associate Conductor & ASYO Music Director, Jerry Hou, will once again lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Arrive early for family-friendly activities including photo opportunities with your favorite characters and face painting. Find tickets and information at aso.org

2023 Spring Concert Series Comes to Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is proud to host the 2023 Spring Concert Series in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, starting March 31st! The Callanwolde Amphitheater provides an intimate atmosphere to spend time with friends, unwind, and experience an evening of live music surrounded by the natural beauty of the Callanwolde Estate. The 2023 lineup of talented performers in one of Atlanta’s most historic venues is not to be missed! Purchase single show tickets or join us for the entire five show series with season tickets. For more information and to buy tickets, visit Callanwolde.com/events

Georgia Ensemble Theatre Trains Young Artists All Summer!

Kids from pre-K to rising 12th grade will find a way to express their creativity and make new friends at the GET Studio. Summer camp sessions throughout June and July offer fun, inclusive learning environments for kids who love to dance, sing, act, build things, and create content for social media. All classes are taught by professional artists in the field, and there’s room for every kid, no matter what level of experience they’ve had before. Theatre classes help kids feel comfortable standing in front of a group, gain communication skills, find healthy ways of expressing emotion, and make new friends! Payment plans and financial aid scholarships are available. Find a listing of camp sessions at get.org/classes, or just email education@ get.org for more information.

Kennesaw State University Department of Dance Finishes the 2022-2023 Season

Kennesaw State University Department of Dance will present two programs to finish the 2022-2023 season. The Student Dance Concert, April 28-29 at 8 p.m., highlights works created by — and for — our students. This juried event showcases the diverse student body, displaying their artist voices and creative talents. On May 6-7 at 8 p.m., KSU Dance hosts Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre in their live performance of Ana Maria Lucaciu’s “Long Ago & Only Once.” The work plays with the idea of waiting for something to be completed, whether it’s a movement, a joke, a sentence, a fact, or a personal story. Tickets: KSUDance.com.

A Very Incomplete Self-Portrait, on view at the Michael C. Carlos Museum

A Very Incomplete Self-Portrait, on view at the Michael C. Carlos Museum through July 16, 2023, presents neverbefore exhibited works by celebrated photographer Thomas Dorsey. Widely 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.

Visit carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/veryincomplete-self-portrait

City Springs is Springing Into the Season!

WE just announced our full summer lineup of concerts on the City Green and at nearby Heritage Amphitheatre, including local favorites such as The Geek Squad Band, but also tribute bands such as A1A (Jimmy Buffett), Carpool (The Cars), and amazing musical acts like Better Than Ezra and Anderson East. Lawn seating at Concerts by the Springs and City Green Live is free; reserved tables and pre-ordered food and beverages are also available. June also marks the return of Food That Rocks, the all-inclusive, ultimate “Eatertainment Experience!” Visit citysprings.com/events for information and tickets.

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 12th anniversary this year! 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

Join the Mojah Movement

Total Dance/Dancical Productions, Inc. warmly invites you to experience Mojah. Terrie Ajile Axam, creator, is proud to share this fusion style form July 17 - 22 at the Mojah Dance Festival and Conference to be held at the Southwest Arts Center. The Mojah dance technique is a codified Modern/African form 50 years in the making based on Horton, Dunham, West African, ballet and jazz forms. Mojah is technical and spiritual by design. It evokes the connecting synergy between mind, body and spirit and the different forms. For more information visit dancicalproductions.com 770 572.7622.

From Holly Performance Academy to the Stage at the Holly Theatre

The Holly Theatre, Dahlonega, is a historic, 300-seat community theater featuring small-town charm and big-town quality. From our current musical productions like The Spitfire Grill to an array of cover bands like Peace of Woodstock the Holly provides a choice for every taste. We showcase the vast talents of our Georgia mountains region: old-timey traditions of singin’, fiddlin’, and strummin’ translate into musical experiences that give Broadway a run for its money. Some of our stars have grown up in our Holly Performance Academy, which features several fully-staged junior musicals each year. hollytheatre.com.

The Michael O’Neal Singers Bring Back the Beatles

MOS welcomes back to their concert stage The Return, recognized as one of the best Beatles Tribute bands in the business. The full chorus will perform favorite Beatles ballads, and then The Return will take the stage to recreate the look and sound of the original group, singing songs that are part of our cultural DNA!

Composed of a 140-voice auditioned chorale and 35-voice vocal ensemble, MOS provides a unique opportunity to the north metropolitan Atlanta community to experience choral presentations of artistic excellence and programmatic variety, both in person and online. Visit mosingers.com for more information about The Michael O’Neal Singers.

Out Front Theatre Company presents the hilarious Ruthless!

The Stage Mother of All Musicals! Out Front Theatre Company concludes its acclaimed seventh season with the camp musical — Ruthless! Billed as “The Stage Mother of All Musicals,” Ruthless! follows eight-year-old Tina Denmark, who knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she will do anything to win the part in her school musical. “Anything” includes murdering the leading lady! Taking influence from Gypsy and The Bad Seed, this aggressively outrageous musical hit garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway run. Performances run May 4 – 20, 2023. Tickets available at OutFrontTheatre.com

School Street Playhouse — It’s Not Just a Show, It’s

a Whole Experience

School Street Playhouse offers a variety of shows from plays, musicals, and concerts. Join us this year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the building. The building was once the original schoolhouse for Forsyth County dating back to 1923. Come and roam the halls of the playhouse to experience the amazing history of the building. Don’t forget to have an award winning dinner downstairs at Tam’s Backstage before the show! Reservations are preferred. No worries if you are not able to get a reservation, School Street Playhouse now offers our VIP Room before our Friday and Saturday performances as an add on to your show ticket. Access the VIP Room where you can enjoy heavy hor d’oeurves and non alcoholic beverages prior to the show. A cash bar will be available for the purchase of alcoholic beverages including our signature cocktails, selection of wines and beers. Relax and unwind before the show at the School Street Playhouse — it’s not just a show but a whole experience. Schoolstreetplayhouse. com ; tamsbackstage.com

Stage Door Theatre Presents Peter and the Starcatcher

Stage Door Theatre’s final main stage show of Season 49 is Peter and the Starcatcher by: Rick Elice and Wayne Barker. This magical and Tony-Award winning prequel centers on a young orphan named Peter, who teams up with Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training, and his mates to defend a mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin from pirates led by the fearsome Black Stache. Twelve actors play over 100 roles in this perfect storm of music, imagination, and stagecraft. Join Stage Door as they explore the depths of greed and despair, along with the bonds of friendship, duty, and love. May 12 - 28. Get your tickets at stagedoortheatrega.org

HAIRSPRAY You Cant Stop the Beat,

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