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Celtic Thunder storms into Fox Theatre

BY JON GALLO

Staff Correspondent

Maybe it’s because Atlanta is very much a working-class city, or perhaps it’s because of the city’s eclectic music scene. Or possibly, it’s because Southerners tend to enjoy listening to songs about love, loss and happiness.

“I don’t know the exact reason why people in Atlanta identify with Celtic Thunder,” said Emmet Cahill, who’s in the vocal quintet from Ireland that’s been named Billboard’s top world album artist four times and ranked in the world album chart’s top 10 annually since 2008. “I’ve really thought about it and just don’t know. Atlanta doesn’t have the number of Irish as Boston or New York.

But every time we have a show here, the crowd has been great.”

He should know. Cahill, a tenor, spent three and a half years touring the globe and churning out three No. 1 albums on the world Billboard chart with Celtic Thunder before leaving the group to embark on a solo career in 2014. Now he’s back with the Celtic Thunder for a second stint after concluding his tour that included a performance at the Red Clay Music Foundry in Duluth last March.

“When I was with Celtic Thunder, I didn’t have to worry about anything — just pick up the microphone and sing,” he said during a phone interview earlier this month.

“But when I was touring alone, I was the show. I had to connect with audiSEPT 16.pdf ences andKIDSVILLE put myself out there. It was emotional for

That’s where he sang in front of 2,000 congregants every Sunday. He often performed with his father, Martin, who taught him the piano, younger brother, Aaron, a cellist, and older sister, Laura, who played the flute. Cahill, who learned to sing from his mother, Anne, also played the violin for a quartet that became known in the town of about 20,000 residents as “The von Trapps” in reference to the family in the film “The Sound of Music.”

At age 12, Cahill landed a very small role in “Les Misérables” in Ireland, which jumpstarted an award-winning career in which he was Celtic Thunder will play the Fox Theatre on Oct. 13 as part of its “Legacy” tour. (Special Photo) named the Royal Irish me. There was no place Academy of Music’s IF YOU GO FOX THEATRE’S FALL SCHEDULE to hide. It was up to me to “promising young singer What: Celtic Thunder’s Sept. 24: Jason Isbell with Josh Ritter, 8 p.m. hold the crowd. Coming of 2010.” He also earned Legacy Tour Sept. 27 through Oct. 2: The Illusionists* back to Celtic Thunder, the John McCormack Where: Fox Theatre Oct. 6: Bill Burr, 8 p.m.

I’m a more well-rounded Young Tenor Award and When: Oct. 13 Oct. 8: Chance The Rapper: Magnificent Coloring World musician. When I came was voted “Tenor of the Tickets: foxtheatre.org Tour, 8 p.m. year” in 2013 by The Irish back, it felt like déjà vu.”

Oct. 10: Jon Anderson, Trevor Babin & Rick Wakeman, Music Association in the Cahill will sing in a 8 p.m.

United States in recognimuch bigger venue during Oct. 15: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, 8 p.m. tion of his performances his next Atlanta perfor“Legacy” Volumes 1 and Oct. 16: Minister Louis Farrakhan, 2 p.m. on stage. mance: the Fox Theatre.

2 albums, which were Oct. 19: Together Tour, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 21: Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller: Who Wants To Cahill, who is working He’ll be alongside Neil released earlier this year.

Be President?, 7:30 p.m. on his first solo album that Byrne, Ryan Kelly, “A lot of our songs are Oct. 22: Bonnie Raitt, 8 p.m. is tentatively scheduled to Damian McGinty and about dealing with love Oct. 29: Festival of Praise Tour, 8 p.m. be released in the spring, Michael O’Dwyer and and loss, traveling and Nov. 1-6: Cabaret* has no desire of slowing an eight-piece band on overcoming challenges — Nov. 18: St. Paul and the Broken Bones, 8 p.m. down.

Oct. 13 as part of Celtic all of which the Irish have Nov, 19: Straight No Chaser, 8 p.m.

“When you spend your Thunder’s “Legacy” tour, been doing for hundreds Nov. 22: The 1975, 8 p.m. time going from one city which will include more of years,” Cahill, 25, said.

Nov. 23-25: Cirque Dreams Holidaze* to the next and doing what than 70 shows in 110 days “Those are all things that Nov. 26: Manheim Steamroller Christmas, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. you love, you just feel in the U.S. and Canada everyone also can relate Nov. 27: The Hip Hop Nutcracker, 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 9-24: Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker* younger,” he said. “I’m 25 before concluding in early to in at least some way, so *Start time vary depending on day. Please visit foxtheatre.org. but it’s like I’ve lived the December. they are really universal past few years in a bubble Celtic Thunder will take themes.” going from singing on the audience on a stroll Cahill has made a name my own, being in Celtic down the band’s memory for himself since leavat The Pentagon to honor Park or performed for Thunder, going out on my lane as it cranks out songs ing his hometown that U.S. military members in then-President of Ireown tour and now coming like “Danny Boy,” “Irevery few people outside 2012 or raised money for land Mary McAleese, he land’s Call,” “Take Me Ireland could find on Hurricane Sandy victims headlined a much smaller back to Celtic Thunder,” Home,” “The Galway a map — Mullingar in with a benefit concert, or venue: Cathedral of Christ he said. “I’ve been on this Girl,” “Seven Drunken County Westmeath, about sang solo before 90,000 the King Church in Mull- journey and I’m living my dream.”

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Walking with dinosaurs

Fernbank Museum brings Jurassic Park to Atlanta

BY JON GALLO

Staff Correspondent

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Jennifer Grant Warner has seen countless exhibits at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, where she’s worked for the past 17 years. But she isn’t sure if she’s ever witnessed any with the magnitude of the current one, “The World’s Largest Dinosaurs.”

“I can’t say if it’s the biggest one we’ve ever had,” Fernbank’s executive vice president and chief programming officer said.

“It ranks pretty high near the top of the list.”

“The World’s Largest Dinosaurs,” which runs through Jan. 2, transforms Fernbank into Atlanta’s own Jurassic Park, as the exhibition focuses on sauropods — the four-legged behemoths known for their enormous necks and tails, smaller heads and plantbased diets that roamed the earth about 150 million years ago. While the Brontosaurus may be the most popular sauropod, there were plenty of other massive monsters that make today’s elephants look like poodles.

“We wanted to peel back the curtain so people can see and learn about other dinosaurs that they may not have known existed,” Grant Warner said.

“People are intrigued by

Above left, the exhibition includes an 11-foot-tall, 60-foot long female Mamenchisaurus, in which half of its body is covered with skin while the other half displays its internal organs and bone structure. Above right, the exhibit shows visitors how much food a sauropod consumes through a 5 1/2-foot cube filled with about 1,000 pounds of plants to represent how much these beasts ate in a single day. (Special Photos)

IF YOU GO What: The World’s Largest Dinosaurs Exhibition Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta Admission: Included in the purchase of a Museum or Value Pass ticket Note: “The World’s Largest Dinosaurs” is being held in conjunction with “Dinosaurs Alive,” Fernbank’s newest IMAX film that runs through Dec. 15. The movie isn’t included with a general admission Museum ticket.

dinosaurs because to think that they one day ruled the earth is mind-boggling.”

And while the featured dinosaurs such as the Mamenchisaurus, Supersaurus and Camarasaurus aren’t as popular today as the carnivorous Tyrannosaurus rexes, Triceratops and velociraptors that have been glamorized by Hol-

lywood on the big screen, it doesn’t mean they are any less impressive.

The exhibition includes an 11-foot-tall, 60-footlong female Mamenchisaurus, in which half of its body is covered with skin while the other half displays its internal organs and bone structure.

There’s also a 6-foot tall

femur of an adult Camarasaurus, which weighed about 22 tons, as well as a 15-foot replica of a hind leg of a Supersaurus, which grew to be about 110 feet long and weigh in excess of 35 tons.

And then there’s the Argentinosaurus, which is the largest dinosaur ever classified at more than 123-feet long and more than 100 tons. The herbivore, which was discovered in Argentina, welcomes visitors upon entering Fernbank.

“Dinosaurs captivate people’s imagination and they’ve always been a big part of Fernbank’s exhibits,” Grant Warner said. “I’m not sure a lot

of people know just how big these dinosaurs really are. People will get to see how they ate and how their muscles worked so they could move around.

People will be surprised when they learn how much these sauropods needed to eat every day.”

The exhibit doesn’t just tell visitors how much food a sauropod consumes — it shows them through a 5 1/2-foot cube filled with about 1,000 pounds of plants to represent how much these beasts ate in a single day.

However, “The World’s Largest Dinosaurs” is as much an educational tool as it is a visual spectacle.

Visitors will learn about

the sauropods’ relatively small brains, body structure, organs and respiratory systems. They’ll also get the chance to feed a sauropod through an interactive demonstration, in addition to seeing what happened to the food upon consumption. Visitors also can feel the force in which a sauropod’s heart beats.

“We made a conscious decision to have this exhibition during the school year because the exhibit is educational and we want students to take field trips,” Grant Warner said.

“Dinosaurs are perennial favorites with kids and they really inspire them and help them think about the world around them.”

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Couple sees fairy tale ending with Disney on Ice ‘Follow Your Heart’ show coming to Philips Arena

BY JON GALLO

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Before becoming a Disney princess, marrying her prince and becoming professional ice skater, Jessica Hatfield’s fairy tale started at a place that will never be mistaken for the Magic Kingdom: the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit of Saint Clare’s Hospital in New Jersey.

“Let’s just say I saw some things you don’t see every day,” she said when asked about her nursing days eight years ago. “There are things you see that you just don’t want to talk about.”

Hatfield, however, has plenty to say about her current job, one that couldn’t possibly be more different than working at a medical facility that treats adults who suffer from mental illness and exhibit a danger to themselves or others.

When her skates aren’t laced up, she’s Jessica, a 30-year-old from Morris Plains, N.J., and wife of Brendyn Hatfield, a 31-yearold from Renton, Wash. But when she hits the ice, she becomes Princess Jasmine and Brendyn transforms into, of course, Aladdin, as the couple skates together during “Disney on Ice: Follow Your Heart,” which has 10 shows at Philips Arena Oct. 5-9.

“It’s like being a kid again because you’re a prince and you’re with your princess,” Brendyn said. “Every day is like a being in a Disney movie.”

Jessica and Brendyn are among 60 characters in

What: Disney on Ice: Follow Your Heart Where: Philips Arena When: Oct. 5-9 Times: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5; 10:40 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 10:40 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8; 1 and 5 p.m. Oct. 9 Tickets: $17 to $200 and can be purchased through ticketmaster. com

“Follow Your Heart,” which brings Dory, Marlin and Hank — the stars of the hit movie “Finding Dory” — and the characters from the blockbuster “Inside Out” — Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust — to “Disney on Ice” for the first time.

The Emotions help a girl gain the confidence to win a hockey championship and grow up, but that’s just one story line. Spectators will take a trip to Arendelle and see Elsa, Ana, Kristoff and Olaf of “Frozen,” as well as “Toy Story” pals Buzz Lightyear and Woody. And no Disney show would be complete without princesses like Cinderella, Rapunzel and Snow White, not to mention Disney’s Fantastic Five — Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto and Goofy.

Jessica and Brendyn, who have both been skating since they were kids, met when they each took a similar risk. Jessica was putting the nursing degree she earned at William Paterson University to good use at St. Clare’s, but her love of skating never

Jessica Hatfield and Brendyn Hatfield star as Jasmine and Aladdin in “Disney on Ice: Follow Your Heart,” which has 10 shows at Philips Arena from Oct. 5 through 9. (Special Photo)

went away.

“In 2008, I sent out a bunch of audition tapes and I got a call to be in the cast of Holiday on Ice,” she said.

“They were based in Europe and I wanted to go out and see the world.”

The next year, she met Brendyn, who joined the cast after he decided to pursue a career using skates instead of the media management degree he earned from the University of Colorado.

“I just wasn’t ready to give up skating,” said Brendyn, who picked up the sport when he was 6.

Six years, a wedding and performing so many times in so many cities they’d lost count, Jessica and Brendyn reached a crossroads. They were nearing their 30s, living out of a suitcase and their bodies were feeling the grind that came from years of performing numerous shows daily.

“We were close to retiring from skating,” Brendyn said.

But last year, Disney made them an offer they couldn’t refuse — jobs as Jasmine and Aladdin in “Let’s Celebrate.”

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sparked the love we have for skating and how rewarding it is to perform,” Brendyn said.

Jessica added: “Being a part of Disney inspires me to go out there and give the audience everything I have because some of the kids in the crowd are seeing Disney characters in front of them for the first time. When you skate out onto the ice, you see all these kids smiling, and there’s nothing more rewarding to me.”

Jessica and Brendyn are a perfect fit together on the ice, especially when they

skate together during “A Whole New World,” the hit song from “Aladdin.”

“The skate we have together has a lot of acrobatics and twists and you have to trust your partner,” said Jessica, who has been skating since she was 5. “And my husband is my partner.”

The Hatfields aren’t exactly sure how long they want to keep making a living portraying a cartoon couple.

“I remember watching Jasmine in the movie “Aladdin” when I was younger,” Jessica said. “Now, I get to be her. It’s crazy, isn’t it?”

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Nights of wonder

‘The Illusionists — Live From Broadway’ to play the Fox

By Jon Gallo

Staff Correspondent

Jeff Hobson at least wanted to be polite when he took a call from Simon Painter, a well-known producer with a plan.

“He told me that he wanted to put on a magic show,” said Hobson, who has been performing in Las Vegas, on tours and on television for decades. “I asked him to tell me about it while the other half of my face is yawning. He said he wanted to bring together the best magicians in the country and have the best magic show in history. The next thing I know, we’re at the Sydney Opera House.”

Nearly five years later, “The Illusionists — Live From Broadway” has played in more than 50 cities in 15 countries, with the tour scheduled for eight shows at the Fox Theatre from Sept. 27 to Oct. 2. The show’s seven performers have left capacity crowds in amazement since they joined forces to form what’s essentially the magic and illusion industry’s equivalent of the NBA’s Dream Team.

“Everyone in this group knows how to do a show,” said Hobson, 54. “But when we all come together you can see all sides of magic, whether it’s the funny side, the darker side or the suspenseful side. It’s not a kid’s show, but it’s appropriate for kids. Everyone from ages 5 to 105, but if you’re 106, I think you

IF YOU GO

What: “The Illusionists — Live From Broadway” Where: Fox Theatre When: Sept. 27 through Oct. 2 Shows: 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 27, 28 and 29, 8 p.m. Sept. 30, 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 1, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Tickets: $33.50 to $103.50, available for purchase at foxtheatre.org

might be out of luck.”

Hobson, an accomplished magician and comedian who’s nicknamed “The Trickster,” gets the most stage time during the two-act spectacle in which he serves as emcee and performer during a show that features one big-name magician after another.

Yu “The Manipulator” Ho-Jin was named the “Magician of the Year” by the Academy of Magical Arts in 2014 and was the first Asian to win the Grand Prix at the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques, also known as the “Olympics of Magic.”

Dan “The Anti-Conjuror” Sperry, who is a cross between Marilyn Manson and David Copperfield, combines his magic and macabre. His rise to stardom began in 2010, when he reached the semifinals of “America’s Got Talent.” He’s parlayed that success to become one of the world’s most Googled

Jeff Hobson performs the Paper Trick. “The Illusionists — Live From Broadway” is coming to the Fox. (Special Photo)

people.

Ben “The Weapons Master” Blaque also used “America’s Got Talent” to show how amazing he is using a crossbow to shoot targets held by his assistant just inches from her vital organs. He reached the quarterfinals in 2012.

“I try not to look at his act because when he’s out there, it’s just so suspenseful,” Hobson said. “He’s blindfolded and shooting sharp objects at a person.”

Kevin “The Inventor” James is known for his mix of humor and innovative il-

lusions, including the iconic “Floating Rose,” which has been replicated by Copperfield, Doug Henning and Penn & Teller. James, who’s a relative of P.T. Barnum, one of the most well-known magicians in the world, as his performances have been televised in 89 countries. He’s best known for “The Operation,” in which he mysteriously severs his patient’s body part, a trick so impressive President Obama had him perform it at the White House during a Halloween party at the White House in

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Colin “The Deductionist” Cloud knows things he shouldn’t possibly know — like a stranger’s phone number and what he or she had for lunch. But his ability to mix magic with brain science has enabled him to become the ultimate detective. He’s so good that two of magic’s biggest names — Penn & Teller — are convinced no one is better at reading minds than Cloud.

And then there’s Andrew “The Escapologist”

Basso, who’s known as the modern day Harry Houdini considering he’s the only one performing Houdini’s “Water Torture Cell” with no covers. He hangs head first in a glass-walled fish tank filled overflowing with water while his feet are locked in stocks. The top is then shut, yet somehow he escapes, often within seconds of his final breath.

“A few times we’ve had to rescue him and pull him out of the chamber,” Hobson said. “It’s an act that has everybody really sitting at the edge of their seat.”

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Andrea Bocelli to bring love songs to Gwinnett

BY JON GALLO

Staff Correspondent

The list of those who have seen tenor Andrea Bocelli perform is impressive: four U.S. presidents, three popes, the British royal family and several prime ministers.

Now, locals have the chance to see the world’s most famous opera singer when he comes to the Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at 8 p.m.

Bocelli, a 58-year-old native of Lajatico, Italy, who has sold more than 80 million albums, will perform his most iconic arias, crossover hits, love songs and music from his latest album, “Cinema,” which features songs from famous movies of the 20th century.

Songs from the album include “La Chanson de Lara” (“Lara’s Theme” from “Dr. Zhivago”), “Maria” (from “West Side Story”), “Moon River” (from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”) “No Llores Por Mi Argentina” (“Don’t Cry

later — the plot of the movie.

It is one more proof of the fact that when film music is top quality, it can fly high and shine on its own.”

Tickets, which range from $79 to $369, will go on sale on Sept. 26 and will be available through the Infinite Energy Arena’s website (infiniteenergycenter.com) or by calling (770) 626-2464.

There is a pre-sale for Citi card members that runs through Sept. 25. For more info on that, go to citiprivatepass.com.

Bocelli’s story is wellknown. He was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma at a young age and began losing his sight until becomAndrea Bocelli will perform at the Infinite Energy Center on Feb. 14. (Special photo) ing blind at age 12. However, for Me Argentina” from until we could define a sort told the Chicago Sun-Times. he didn’t let his disability “Evita,” a duet with Nicole of ideal selection, at least “The (songs that at the very stop him from becoming an Scherzinger), “Cheek to from our point of view: least) were more congenial to accomplished pianist and Cheek” (from “Top Hat,” Those songs related to the peculiarities of my voice. singer who performs before a duet with his wife and cinema that have marked In many cases I came to capacity crowds throughout manager Veronica Berti) and my life, that have made me know (first) the soundtrack, the world, as upcoming “E Piu Ti Penso (from “Once grow, have moved me, and and only later the film. To shows in England, Ireland Upon a Time in America,” a have made me fall in love,” my fantasy, music brought and Brazil have sold out. duet with Ariana Grande).

Bocelli, whose performance with itself stories, emotional Bocelli released his debut “We listened and evaluin Duluth will feature the At- frescoes, even different from studio album, “Il mare calmo ated several hundred songs lanta Symphony Orchestra, what was — as I discovered della sera,” in 1994 and

has remained a fixture on the Billboard 200, while a record-setting seven of his albums have topped the U.S. Classical chart. His latest album, however, allowed him to combine his two passions: music and movies.

“With “Cinema” I have accomplished a desire that I have had for decades: To create an album dedicated to film music, because I think this is a privileged breeding ground,” he told the Chicago Sun-Times. “The scores conceived for films, in many cases, are a step ahead, they are potentially freer, more creative — being not necessarily subject to the schemes neither of classic songs nor to a topic necessarily referring to love. It is ‘utility music”’ because it gives a sound to images, but it can also represent an exciting challenge for composers, and turn, sometimes into masterpieces, into songs that live independently and … go beyond all generational barriers, becoming real immortal classics.”

Florida Georgia Line cruises into Aaron’s Amphitheatre

BY JON GALLO

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Staff Correspondent

Florida Georgia Line has gone from cruising to digging.

The duo of Tyler Hubbard of Monroe, Ga., and Bryan Kelley of Ormond Beach, Fla., yet again masterfully fused country, rock, pop and hip-hop to produce their third album that reached the top spot on Billboard’s Country Albums chart.

But unlike its previous records, Florida Georgia Line’s latest release, “Dig Your Roots,” focuses more on family, religion and leaving a legacy — a much different approach than the band’s debut album four years ago, “Here’s to the Good Times” that emphasized a more carefree lifestyle as featured in the smash hit “Cruise.”

“With every record, we’ve tried to show where we’re at that year,” Hubbard told Entertainment Weekly. “Our lives have changed pretty drastically over the record cycles. (So) it’s fun to see the evolution, to go back to the old records and see the good times and then listen to the new record and see the place we’re at now — and to have the fans come along with us.”

And have they ever. “Dig Your Roots” sold 126,000 copies during its launch week in early September, according to Nielsen Music.

Though the album didn’t sell as many as Florida Georgia Line’s predecessor “Anything Goes,” which sold 197,000 to enter the top spot on the Billboard chart on Nov. 1, 2014, “Dig Your Roots’” sales in its first week

Music group Florida Georgia Line, which consists of, from left, Bryan Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, is playing Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood on Oct. 22. (Special Photo)

easily surpassed the 63,000 of the band’s 2012 debut album, “Here’s to the Good Times,” which ultimately spent 10 weeks atop the chart during the summer of 2013.

“It feels so amazing to have the No. 1 album,” Hubbard told Billboard. “We’ve poured our heart into this project and to see the fans react the way they have is unbelievable.”

Florida Georgia Line, which has sold more than 3.5 million albums worldwide, will give fans an up close and personal look at its music when the duo performs at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta on Oct. 22 as part of their nationwide tour to promote one of the country’s hottest albums.

“We could not be more proud and excited about this fantastic musical body of work,” Big Machine Label Group EVP/Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen told Billbaord.

“From the first time we sat down to listen to the music back in December, we all knew what a great journey we were about to partake in.

The No. 1 album is simply the beginning.”

The band, which sold more than 1.5 million con-

cert tickets in 2015 alone, burst onto the scene with “Cruise,” which spent 24 weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart spanning from 2012-2013, breaking the record set by Lee Roy Van Dyke’s “Walk on By,” which held the top spot for 19 weeks from 1961-62.

“Cruise,” however, evolved into more than a song for country music fans, as a remix of the song that included the rapper Nelly elevated it to No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Cruise is the first single in country music history to sell more than 10 million copies.

The first single from the new release, “H.O.L.Y.,” ruled the Hot Country Songs chart for 18 weeks — the third-longest reign in the survey’s 58-year history — before being pumped to second behind Kelsea Ballerini’s “Peter Pan.” “Our fans continue to keep blowing our minds. It’s absolutely crazy,” Kelley told Entertainment Focus.

“Just when we think things can’t get any better, we release a song like H.O.L.Y. and it connects us to our fans on a very, very special level. It’s a really cool moment in our set when we’re all connected on the same frequency. You look out and

What: Florida Georgia Line: “Dig Your Roots” Tour Where: Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta When: 7 p.m. Oct. 22 Opening Acts: Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Three, Kane Brown Tickets: $79.75, $65, $30.25 and can be purchased at livenation.com

you see people with their hands raised, you see people kissing, you see people crying, people connecting in their element and doing their thing in the present moment.

That’s a very powerful thing

for us. They’re screaming the words back to us and it’s a good feeling.”

When Florida Georgia Line performs at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood for the fifth time since May 2014, the band’s recent history indicates it will stick closely to the same set list it has been using throughout its tour through the U.S. and Canada that began in May. Florida Georgia Line usually opens with “This is How We Roll,” “It’z Just What We Do,” “Round Here,” “Anything Goes,” and “Dig Your Roots.” The band then mixes in “H.O.L.Y.” followed by a cover of the Bob Marley classic “Don’t Worry

About a Thing” before cranking out a few hits like “Sun Daze” and “Get Your Shine On” and ultimately closing with “Cruise.”

Fans should also expect to hear “May We All,” a song on “Dig Your Roots” that features three-time Grammy winner Tim McGraw.

“Tim’s a legend,” Kelley told Entertainment Weekly.

“He’s been through a lot and continues to put out great music that’s fresh, he’s a great actor, and a great family man. The way he balances his life out and the way he treats people — he’s “humble and kind” — is something that we look up to him for.”

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The Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Performance Division highlights its skills on stage. (Special Photos: Richard Calmes)

Songs & Pictures

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre to deliver Disney magic

By Jon Gallo

Theatre will treat the audience to a family-friendly performance of classical The Gwinnett Ballet and contemporary ballet Theatre’s “Disney … Songs choreography set against a and Pictures” comes to the collection of classic Disney Infinite Energy Theater on melodies, timeless Nina Oct. 1 for two performanc- Simone blues and current es that portray the cartoon soundtracks featuring artclassics in a very interprework and costume design tive manner.

by Atlanta artist Mac “It’s seeing Disney in a Stewart. more out-of-the-box way The Gwinnett Balthan people are used to,” let Theatre will take the ballerina Juliana Brown, audience down memory a 17-year-old senior at lane, performing numerous Brookwood High School, Disney classics, including said. “You’ll get to see “Someday My Prince Will Disney in a completely dif- Come” and “Heigh Ho” ferent way.” from Snow White, “Bella During the two shows, Notte” from Lady and the which begin at 2:30 and 7 Tramp and “Once Upon p.m., the Gwinnett Ballet A Dream” from Sleeping Staff Correspondent

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“Some ballets can be rigid and super strict, but this ballet is fun because there are happy and sad dances,” Brown said. “We will show the audience a lot of variety in our own special way.”

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Other events at Infinite Energy Arena this fall include: Catalyst Conference When: Noon Oct. 5, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m.

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Bethel Music Ministry Night When: 7 p.m. Oct. 25 Tickets: $31 to $83 Led by Francesca Battistelli, Lisa Bevere and Havilah Cunnington, Bethel Music Ministry Nights features a night of worship,

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fall arts preview by venue — Music 37 MAIN 37 E. Main St., Buford 678-288-2030 www.buford.37main.com • Sept. 30: The Ruckus Farewell Show • Oct. 1: Led Zepagain • Oct. 7: Hot Flash • Oct. 8: Sunset Strip • Oct. 14: Yacht Rock Schooner • Oct. 15: Back in Black • Oct. 21-22: Fan Halen • Oct. 28: Blizzard of Ozzy 40 WATT CLUB 285 W. Washington St., Athens 706-549-7871 www.40watt.com • Ongoing: DJ Immuzikation, Twin Powers • Sept. 30: Caroline Aiken, Cody Stalvey, Elite The Showstoppa, The Reverend Conner Tribble, Scott Low & Southern Bouillon, Cortez Garza, Blacknerdninja, Emily Joiner, Eastville Belle, Seth Hendershot, Nick Bradfield, Justin Granados, Jaclyn Steele, Kadi Bortle, Zenith Blue Band, Tim Foley, Chris Mckay • Oct. 6: David Cook, Justin Klump • Oct. 7: A Night to Imagine John Lennon Birthday Tribute • Oct. 8: Effie’s Club Follies Burlesque • Oct. 13: Diarrhea Planet, Western Medication, Big Morgan • Oct. 15: Cindy Wilson Pylon Reenactment Society (feat.

Vanessa Briscoe Hay) • Oct. 21: La Vie en Rose’ — A Size Inclusive Fashion Show • Oct. 22: Grotesque Burlesque • Oct. 26: Kyle Kinane • Oct. 28: Mac Sabbath, Hayride • Oct. 29: Jock Gang, DiCaprio, Nihilost Cheerleader, Glass • Oct. 31: “Trap or Treat” Hosted by The Booty Boyz • Nov. 3: Steve Moakler, Muscadine, Bloodline • Nov. 5: Andrew W.K. The Power of Partying • Nov. 10: Mitski, Fear of Men, Weaves • Nov. 11: Whiskey Myers, Scooter Brown Band, John David Kent • Nov. 12: James Adomian • Nov. 15: The Reverned Peyton and his Big Damn Band, Supersuckers • Nov. 17: Rainbow Kitten Surprise • Nov. 18: Drake White and The Big Fire AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE AT LAKEWOOD 2002 Lakewood Ave., Atlanta 404-443-5000 www.livenation.com/venues/14086/aaron-s-amphitheatre-at-lakewood • Ongoing: 2016 Lakewood Amphitheatre Country Megaticket • Oct. 22: Florida Georgia Line: Dig Your Roots Tour • Oct. 29: Gregg Allman’s Laid Back Festival ATLANTA SYMPHONY HALL 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-733-4900 www.atlantasymphony.org • Sept. 30: Mercury, Townsend, Hurley, Wilkins, Sting, McCartney, Lennox, Stewart, Lennon, McCartney, John, Taupin, Morrison, Newman, Adkins, Epworth, Berryman, Buckland, Martin, Mercury • Oct. 1: Music for the Very Young, Mercury, Townsend, Hurley, Wilkins, Sting, McCartney, Lennox, Stewart, Lennon, McCartney, John, Taupin, Morrison, Newman, Adkins, Epworth, Berryman, Buckland, Martin, Mercury • Oct. 2: Music for the Very Young • Oct. 5: George Thorogood & The Destroyers with Outlaws • Oct. 6: Chamber Recital, Robert Spano with Pedja Muzijevic • Oct. 7: John Adams, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dmitri Shostakovich • Oct. 8: Robert Spano with Pedja Muzijevic • Oct. 13, 15: Pianist Denis Kozhukhin Makes Debut • Oct. 20-22: Dvorak’s Symphony “From the New World” and violinist Joseph Swensen • Oct. 23: Trailer Park Boys: The Still Drunk, High and Unemployed Tour • Oct. 25: Lorenna McKennitt • Oct. 28-29: Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Movie with the Orchestra Performing the Score Live!

• Oct. 30: The Phantoms of the Orchestra • Nov. 3, 5: Robert Spano leads Elgar’s Sea Pictures and Vaughn Williams’ A Sea Symphony • Nov. 6: Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Overture Concert • Nov. 10, 12: Robert Spano leads Orchestra Premiere of “Flourish with Fireworks”

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• Nov. 29: Red Fang • Nov. 30: Assuming We Survive, Avion Roe PHILIPS ARENA 1 Philips Drive N.W., Atlanta 404-878-3000 www.philipsarena.com • Oct. 15: Amy Schumer • Oct. 26: Mana • Oct. 28-29: Adele • Nov. 1: Sia • Nov. 6: Stevie Nicks • Nov. 25: Maxwell and Mary J. Blige

The Eli Young Band will perform at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta on Oct. 28. (Special Photo) • Nov. 11: Kennesaw State University • Nov. 13: University of Georgia, Talent Development Program Musicale and Aspire Awards • Nov. 14: Pet Shop Boys: Super Tour • Nov. 17, 19: Chamber Recital, Mahler’s “The Song of Earth” • Nov. 18: An Evening with David Crosby and Friends: Lighthouse Tour 2016 • Nov. 19-20: Music for the Very Young: Meet the Brass • Nov. 20: Brian Culbertson: FUNK! Tour • Nov. 25-26: Byron Stripling Plays Louis Armstrong and Holiday Favorites • Nov. 27: A Family Holiday Special BUCKHEAD THEATRE 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta 404-843-2825 www.thebuckheadtheatre.com • Oct. 1: Colin Quinn • Oct. 5: CLUTCH • Oct. 6: Lianne La Havas • Oct. 7: The Wood Brothers • Oct. 8: Jeff Dauler • Oct. 9: The Vox Populi Tour 2016: Bad Religion and Against Me! • Oct. 15: Hassan Hinhaj • Oct. 28: Eli Young Band • Nov. 1: The Pretty Reckless, Holy White Hounds • Nov. 2: Phantogram, The Range • Nov. 5: Johnnyswim, Jonny P • Nov. 10: The Fighter and the Kid Live • Nov. 12: Kelsea Ballerini The First Time Tour, Morgan Evans • Nov. 22: The Naked and Famous with Special Guest XYLO CENTER STAGE THEATER 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta 404-885-1365 www.centerstage-atlanta.com • Ongoing: Afton Showcase • Oct. 1: Afton Showcase • Oct. 1: Lalah Hathaway • Oct. 6: Eric Johnson • Oct. 7: Niykee Heaton • Oct. 8: The Fab Four • Oct. 9: You Can’t Do Epic S#!t with Basic People, 2 Chainz • Oct. 10: Majid Jordan, DJ TJ • Oct. 11: The Faint with Gang of Four, Pictureplane • Oct. 22: Damien Escobar • Oct. 25: King with Nick Hakim • Oct. 26: Sully Erna • Oct. 27: Andy Mineo, Social Club • Oct. 28: Machine Gun Kelly, Mod Sun • Nov. 1: SoMo: Less Stress More Love Tour • Nov. 2: Colbie Caillat, Malibu Sessions Acoustic Tour featuring High Dive Heart and Justin Young • Nov. 3: Trevor Hall, Dustin Thomas • Nov. 4: Eric Roberson featuring Phote Coleman • Nov. 5: Chris Mitchell • Nov. 6: The Search for the South’s Funniest Accountant • Nov. 12: Sheila E. • Nov. 17: Steven Wilson • Nov. 18: Jon Bellion • Nov. 22: Russ • Nov. 23: The Stuffing • Dec. 16: Reverned Horton Heat • Dec. 18: Peace and One Love Christmas Celebration COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 770-916-2800 www.cobbenergycentre.com • Oct. 2, 6, 8, 11, 14, 16: The Abduction of Seralgio • Oct. 18: Elvis Costello Detour • Oct. 26: Lindsey Stirling Brave Enough Tour 2016 • Oct. 27: Incognito • Nov. 5, 8, 11, 13: The Atlanta Opera — Silent Night EDDIE’S ATTIC 515-B N. McDonough St.,

Decatur 404-377-4976 www.eddiesattic.com • Ongoing: Eddie’s Attic Songwriter’s Open Mic • Sept. 30: The Felice Brothers • Sept. 30: Levi Lowrey • Oct. 1: Cheryl Wheeler • Oct. 1: Steve Forbert • Oct. 2: Hope for Agoldensummer & Pale Clear • Oct. 2: Post Monroe • Oct. 3: MO Pitney CD Release • Oct. 4: Blackhawk// Unplugged • Oct. 5: Eilen Jewell • Oct. 6: Blues for Justice • Oct. 7: Mike Kinnebrew • Oct. 7: John Paul White • Oct. 7: Kurt Thomas • Oct. 8: Michelle Malone’s Rocktober!

• Oct. 8: Kristy Lee • Oct. 9: Darlingside • Oct. 11: David Ramirez: Bootleg Tour • Oct. 12: Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket • Oct. 12: Quaker City Night Hawks • Oct. 13: Claire Lynch Band • Oct. 13: Andy Davis • Oct. 14: From NBC’s “The Voice”: Chris Cauley and James David Carter • Oct. 15: John Fulbright • Oct. 15: Adam Torres and Thor and Friends • Oct. 16: Eddie’s Attic’s Gospel Brunch • Oct. 16: The Shook Twins • Oct. 16: Michael McDermott • Oct. 18: Joan Osborne Acoustic Trio • Oct. 19: Cody Webb Showcase • Oct. 19: Tim Halperin • Oct. 20: Dar Williams: Return to Mortal City • Oct. 21: David Robert King, Zach Deputy • Oct. 22-23: An Evening with Ray Hubbard • Oct. 23: Liz Longley: Weightless Tour • Oct. 25: Corey Kilgannon CD Release • Oct. 26: Richard Buckner • Oct. 27: Joe Robinson • Oct. 28: The Bonaventure Quartet • Oct. 28: Alicia Witt and Bang Bang!

• Oct. 29: Gareth Asher and the Earthlings • Oct. 30: Forlorn Strangers • Oct. 30: Maggie Koerner Formerly of Galatic • Nov. 1: Emily Hearn • Nov. 1: Nick Rosen and Cleveland • Nov. 2: Derek Webb • Nov. 2: Nick Jamerson of Sunday Best • Nov. 3: Brandy Clark • Nov. 4: Caroline Herring • Nov. 4: Ian Webber and Alice Peacock • Nov. 5: Delta Moon • Nov. 5: William Wild, Anthony Aparo • Nov. 6: Jonathan Edwards • Nov. 6: Me and Molly - Album Premier Party • Nov. 9: Ray Scott • Nov. 10: Georgia Mountain Sring Band — CD Release • Nov. 10: Becky Warren • Nov. 11: Patrick Davis • Nov. 12: Roxie Watson • Nov. 12-13: Erick Baker • Nov. 13: Joe Pug • Nov. 15: Band of Heathens • Nov. 15: The Walcotts, Rivvrs • Nov. 16: Natalie Stovall and The Drive • Nov. 17: Rod Picott • Nov. 17: Marc Ford and Neptune Blues Club • Nov. 18: An Evening with Mindy Smith • Nov. 18: Angie Aparo • Nov. 19: 45th Bi-Annual Open Mic Shootout • Nov. 20: Son of Town Hall • Nov. 20: Radney Foster • Nov. 22: Tyler Lyle • Nov. 23: Kiss FM Presents: Angie Stone • Nov. 25: Packway Handle Band • Nov. 25: Col. Bruce Hampton • Nov. 26: Ellis Paul

• Nov. 27-28: Kristian Bush EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN 4055 Stonecypher Road, Suwanee 678-858-5363 everettsmusicbarn.net • Oct 1: The Everett Family Band • Oct. 8: Fall Festival • Oct. 15: Facing South • Oct. 22: The Everett Family Band • Oct. 29: Eddie and Martha Adcock • Nov. 12: Johnny Campbell and The Bluegrass Drifters • Dec. 3: Bluegrass Alliance INFINITE ENERGY THEATER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.infiniteenergycenter.com • Oct. 1: Disney … Songs & Pictures • Dec. 15: Home By Dark THE LOFT 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta 404-885-1365 www.centerstage-atlanta.com/ shows/the-loft • Oct. 3: IAMX • Oct. 7: Taking Back Sunday • Oct. 14: RX Bandits • Oct. 15: Mike Stud • Oct. 18: Soilwork • Oct. 20: Sabrina Carpenter • Oct. 21: Rooney • Oct. 25: Futuristic • Oct. 26: Eric Hutchinson: The Anyone Who Knows Me Tour • Oct. 29: Mac Sabbath • Nov. 18: Dance Yourself Clean THE MASQUERADE 695 North Ave. N.E., Atlanta 404-577-8178 www.masqueradeatlanta.com • Sept. 30: Michael Cera Palin • Sept. 30: Denzel Curry • Oct. 1: Aaron Gillespie • Oct. 1: Beware of Darkness • Oct. 2: Big Jesus, Fit For An Autopsy • Oct. 9: Sum 41 • Oct. 9: Wednesday 13 • Oct. 14: Torch • Oct. 15: Mike Stud • Oct. 16: Nothing, Nowhere • Oct. 17: Dope • Oct. 17: From Indian Lakes • Oct. 18: Preoccupations • Oct. 18: La Sera • Oct. 19: Slaves • Oct. 20: Saving Chronos • Oct. 20: Gyp$y Thug • Oct. 21: The Young and the Elder • Oct. 21: Metro Station • Oct. 31: Alestorm • Nov. 1: Wild Nothing • Nov. 5: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus • Nov. 6: Kevin Devine • Nov. 6: Helado Negro • Nov. 7: FIDLAR • Nov. 8: Emarosa • Nov. 8: The Interrupters • Nov. 9: Genitorturers • Nov. 10: Copeland • Nov. 11: Streetlight Manifesto • Nov. 11: Torch • Nov. 12: Mayday Parade • Nov. 13: Hunter Sharpe • Nov. 13: Skinny Lister • Nov. 14: The Nightmare Police • Nov. 14: The Reverned Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Supersuckers • Nov. 15: Attila • Nov. 15: Hands Like Houses, Our Last Night • Nov. 15: Paper Route • Nov. 16: The Wonders Years, Real Friends • Nov. 17: Napalm Death, The Black Dahlia Murder • Nov. 18: Helmet • Nov. 18: PWR BTTM • Nov. 18: Emo Nite • Nov. 19: Yellowcard • Nov. 19 Wizard’s Ball • Nov. 20: Rebuker • Nov. 20: A$ap Ferg • Nov. 27: Crown the Empire • Nov. 27: Against the Current • Nov. 29: The Soil and The Sun • Nov. 29: Epica

RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY 3116 Main St., Duluth 678-957-7283 www.eddieowenpresents.com • Ongoing: Songwriters Open Mic • Sept. 30: The Hackensaw Boys • Oct. 1: Jacob Harshman, Many Mammals • Oct. 6: Paul Oscher • Oct. 14: Cypress South, Shady Lane • Oct. 17-20, 24-27, 31, Nov. 1-3, 7-10: I Hate Hamlet • Oct. 21: Michelle Malone, Caroline Aiken, Dede Vogt • Oct. 22: Forever Abbey Road, Nashville Beatles Revue • Oct. 28: The Currys, Highbeams • Nov. 4: An Evening with Glenn Phillips Band • Nov. 5: Randall Bramblett Band • Nov. 15: Olate Dogs • Nov. 18: Karla Bonoff • Dec. 9: The Gibson Brothers • Dec. 15: Suzy Bogguss Christmas Concert RED LIGHT CAFE 553 Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta 404-874-7828 redlightcafe.com • Oct. 1: cheer! + The Justin Sams Band w/ Paige Hargrove • Oct. 3: Vinyl Night • Oct. 4: Art Amok Slam!

• Oct. 5: Jazz Jam • Oct. 6: Caroline Aiken w/ Frank Hamilton • Oct. 7: Line The Stars + Fairshake + Mike Frazier and The Dying Wild + Reward • Oct. 8: Jason Kenney w/ BJ Wilbanks • Oct. 9: An Evening of Rockabilly with Rhythm Dragons and Rockabilly Kitty Rose • Oct. 11: Tease Tuesday Burlesque: Burlesque Spooktacular • Oct. 12: Jazz Jam with the Gordon Wernick Quartet • Oct. 13: Ethan Fogus Album Release Party with Cortez Garza and Slow Parade • Oct. 14: Last Pasties Standing: Loud and Proud • Oct. 15: ’70s Songwriters Jam with Mark Michelson and Friends • Oct. 17: Refugee Camp Monday • Oct. 18: Trio of the Tango Orchestra Club Atlanta • Oct. 19: Jazz Jam with the Gordon Vernick Quartet • Oct. 20: Sinsear: Green Grass Meets Bluegrass • Oct. 21: The 2nd Annual Spookeasy Electro Swing Atlanta • Oct. 25: Reverned Hylton, Chilly Winds, Riley Pinkerton • Oct. 27: Schneider and Mayfield with Jefferson Ross • Oct. 28: Strung Like a Horse • Nov. 1: Art Amok Slam!

• Nov. 3: The Pussywillows with Special Guests Gibson Wilbanks SMITH’S OLDE BAR 1578 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta 404-875-1522 www.smithsoldebar.com • Sept. 30: Gurufish & Crane • Oct. 1: Official “Project Pabst” • Oct. 4: Cordis • Oct. 5: A-Jay King & Friends • Oct. 6: Next Best Sound w/ Mykko Montana & Devon • Oct. 7: Lion & Company • Oct. 8: Blueground Undergrass • Oct. 9: Themestock • Oct. 10: Lucy Woodward, Joanna Duff • Oct. 12: The Tall Pines, Jesse and Noah • Oct. 12: The Nightowls • Oct. 13: Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers • Oct. 13: Capital Arms, Chasing Jonah, Camera Box • Oct. 14: Testa, Deadwin, Diet December, Jeff Shephard Band • Oct. 14: Bridges • Oct. 15: Swaansongs, Eva Rose, The Bottom Line • Oct. 15: D.C. Rail • Oct. 15: The Badash All Star Team Presents: The Allman Brothers Band Tribute Jam • Oct. 18: Audio Dose, Cold Spring Glen, Troubled Teeth • Oct. 19: Sad Fish, Fair City Fire, Jennifer Westwood, The Handsome Devil • Oct. 20: A Benefit for Karen Staley featuring Alumni of NRBQ • Oct. 20: The Jeff Thompson Giving Trio, Enterrobang • Oct. 21: Rocktober Fest • Oct. 21: Buck O’ Five, Matt Poss Band, The Todd Prusin

Experience • Oct. 22: Nezbit • Oct. 22: Anita Aysola, Darcy McCullars • Oct. 22: Talking Dreads • Oct. 22: Dylan Michael and the Family, Stoop Kids, Chelsea Shag • Oct. 24: Electric Glitterland • Oct. 25: The Ron Holloway Band • Oct. 26: Dupont Brothers • Oct. 27: The Lennon Jones Band, Martin Joseph, Rod Melancon • Oct. 28: Control Burn, Jason Collier Music Project • Oct. 28: The Howling Tongues and Greco • Oct. 29: Brandy Zdan, Jordan Grassi • Oct. 29: Ball Breakers, IronE, Filthy Rebel, Phreedom, Trayn, D.D.3 • Oct. 29: The Southern Floyd — Pink Floyd Tribute Band • Oct. 30: Concurrence • Nov. 1: The Battlefield, Oh Dorian!, Rob Hardie • Nov. 2: Gaby Moreno • Nov. 3: Witless Protection • Nov. 3: Roger Creager • Nov. 4: Sunny South Blues Band, Modern Front, Emmy Law • Nov. 5: Abbey Road Live!

• Nov. 7: Sacred Hollow, Texas Trash and The Trainwreckers, Shawn James and The Shapeshifters • Nov. 8: The Muckers, Tail Light Rebellion, The Soundbites • Nov. 9: The Lawsuits, Buckhead Shaman • Nov. 9: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad • Nov. 10: Guilty Verdict, Gardnsound, Orange Doors • Nov. 10: Pink Talking Fish • Nov. 11: Alchemy Sky Foundation • Nov. 11: Stroke 9 • Nov. 12: Kween and Nu Experience • Nov. 12: Town Mountain • Nov. 12: Big Brutus, Will McCrane, Darcy McCullars • Nov. 13: Hillbilly Casino and Hot Rod Walt and the PsychoDevilles • Nov. 15: Phoebe, See Bright Lights, Onamazu, Raining in Paris • Nov. 17: Analog Existence, The Organ Machines, Young Sirens • Nov. 17: Daniel Romano • Nov. 18: Electric Avenue • Nov. 18: Studio Le Bradshaw, Ryan Bedingfield, Lady of the Lake • Nov. 19: Galleon, Frisky Monkey • Nov. 19: David T and Friends • Nov. 19: Dead Affect • Nov. 20: Aaron Kamm and The One Drops • Nov. 21: Electric Glitterland • Nov. 25: Hardcastle, Vas • Nov. 26: The Cordovas • Nov. 26: The Low Courts THE TABERNACLE 152 Luckie St., Atlanta 404-659-9022 tabernacleatl.com • Sept. 30: Ryan Bingham, Brian Fallon and The Crowes • Oct. 1: Charlie Puth • Oct. 2: Rae Srummurd • Oct. 4: Two Door Cinema Club • Oct. 5: Slayer • Oct. 7: Journeys presents The Made to Destroy Tour featuring Pierce the Veil • Oct. 10: M83 • Oct. 11: Meshuggah • Oct. 12: Local Natives • Oct. 14: Maria Bamford • Oct. 15: Lewis Black • Oct. 17: Mac Miller • Oct. 22-23: GRiZ • Oct. 25: Alessia Cara • Oct. 26: Die Antwoord • Oct. 28-29: Big Gigantic • Oct. 30: Switchfoot and Relient K • Oct. 31: Rebelution • Nov. 7: Fitz and The Tantrums • Nov. 8: Elle King • Nov. 9: Ingrid Michaelson • Nov. 10: Kip Moore with special guest Jon Pardi • Nov. 11: Tegan and Sara • Nov. 13: The Fray with American Authors • Nov. 15: Troye Sivan • Nov. 19: Drive-By Truckers • Nov. 20: Sleeping with Sirens • Nov. 22: Jim James • Nov. 23: Marshmello • Nov. 27: Seven Lions VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE AT ENCORE PARK 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta www.vzwamp.com • Oct. 4: Prophets of Rage • Oct. 8: Kicks 101.5 Country Fair 2016 • Oct. 13: Korn and Breaking Benjamin

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• Dec. 12: Magic Monday: Jingle Bells

HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 300, Duluth 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org • Oct. 8 — Dec. 23: ​Juried Member’s Exhibition INFINITE ENERGY ARENA 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.infiniteenergycenter. com • Oct. 5­-7: ​Catalyst Conference 2016 • Oct.​​9: ​Gwinnett Football League Cheer­Off • Oct.​​16:​University of Phoenix Graduation • Dec. 16:​Christmas with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith INFINITE ENERGY THEATER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.infiniteenergycenter. com • Oct. 1:​Disney … Songs & Pictures • Oct. 8-­9:​ The Sleeping Beauty • Oct. 16:​Chinese Cultural Gala • Oct. 22:​Diwali Celebration ∙ ​Nov. 6:​Radha of Govinda • Nov. 11-­12:​Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus • Nov. 22:​ A Christmas Carol • Nov. 25­-27:​ The Nutcracker

Christian music icons Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith will perform when “Christmas with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith” comes to the Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth on Dec. 16.

Bonnie Raitt will perform on Oct. 22 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

KUDZU ART ZONE 116 Carlyle St., Norcross 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org • Sept. 16 — Oct. 15: Twelve by Twelve • Oct. — Nov. 12: Studio 8 Exhibition NEW DAWN THEATER Mall Corners, 3650-A Satellite Blvd., Duluth 678-887-5015 www.newdawntheatercompany.com • Oct​. 7 ​ : ​“Bringing The Funny” • Oct. 13-­30:​ “Murder in Transit” • Nov. 4­-13:​“Chaos in the Fairy Tale Forest” • Nov. 19:​Steve McKee

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NEW LONDON THEATRE 2338 Henry Clower Blvd., Snellville 770-559-1484 www.newlondontheatre.org • Through Oct. 2:​ “You Can’t Take it With You” • Oct. 14-­30:​ “Fences” • Nov. 11–20:​ “Pinocchio” • Dec. 2-­18:​ The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

ALLIANCE THEATRE 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-733-4650 www.alliancetheatre.org • Through Nov. 6:​ From Head to Toe • Oct. 12-­30:​Moby Dick • Nov. 5:​ Slur • Nov. 25 – Dec. 24:​ A Christmas Carol • Dec. 2­-24:​ Courtenay’s Cabaret

SYLVIA BEARD THEATRE Buford Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford 770-945-6762 www.bufordcommunitycenter.com • Oct. 13­-30:​“I Hate Hamlet” • Dec. 1­-18:​ “It’s a Wonderful Life”

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENS 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta 404-876-5859 www.atlantabg.org • Through Oct. 30:​ Chihuly in the Garden • Through Oct. 30​: Chihuly Nights

• Through Oct.:​ Science Café • Through Oct.:​Wine in the Woodlands • Through Oct.:​ Garden Chef Demos • Through Oct. 4:​ Member First Tuesdays • Oct. 1:​ Woodland Ramble • Oct. 4­-30:​Scarecrows in the Garden • Oct. 10:​Monday Fall Meeting • Oct. 17:​Family Member Fall Evening • Oct. 18:​ Kathryn Aalto • Oct. 22:​Family Frolic • Oct. 23​: Goblins in the Garden • Oct. 24:​Dinner in the Garden • Nov. 1­3:​ Southeastern Partners in Plant Conservation

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta 404-814-4000 www.atlantahistorycenter. com • Sept. 30: Back on the Farm • Oct. 4: Homeschool Day: U.S. Government • Oct. 4: Amber Brock, A Fine Imitation • Oct. 6: Jonathan Rabb, Among the Living • Oct. 10: Magic Monday: Historic Halloween • Oct. 10: Craig Nelson, Pearl Harbor: From Infamy to Greatness • Oct. 13: An Evening with Jodi Picoult, Small Great Things • Oct. 18: GPPA Lecture: Allan M. Armitage, Off the Trodden Path: Plants that your Neighbors will Never

Know Unless You Tell Them • Oct. 19: Cherokee Garden Library Ashley Wright McIntyre Lectures • Oct. 21: Haunted Halloween • Oct. 22: Making Sense of the Census • Oct. 26: Tom Shroder — The Most Famous Writer Who Ever Lived • Oct. 30: Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) • Nov. 4: Evening for Educators • Nov. 12: Members-Only: Jennifer Cruse-Sanders, The Center for Southeastern Convention • Nov. 16: Alice Hoffman, Faithful • Dec. 7: Homeschool Day: Holidays in History, Christmas at War • Dec. 9, 16: Candlelight Nights

COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 770-916-2800 www.cobbenergycentre.com • Oct. 18: Elvis Costello • Oct. 22-23: Dance Theatre of Harlem • Oct. 24-25: Carol Burnnett — An Evening of Laughter and Reflection where the Audience Asks Questions • Nov. 18: Ricky Smiley and Friends • Nov. 19: Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions • Nov. 20: Odd Squad Live • Nov. 25-27: Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story on Stage • Nov. 29: The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventures • Dec. 1: Red and Green • Dec. 4: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Tower of Talent • Dec. 9-10: Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents Peter Pan • Dec. 17-18: Disney Live!

Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-881-2100 foxtheatre.org • Oct. 6: Bill Burr • Oct. 9-30: Fox Theatre Ghost Tours • Oct. 10: Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman • Oct. 13: Celtic Thunder • Oct. 16: Louis Farrakhan • Oct. 19: Together Tour • Oct. 21: Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller • Oct. 22: Bonnie Raitt • Oct. 22-23: Dance Theatre of Harlem • Oct. 29: Festival of Praise Tour • Nov. 1: Cabaret • Nov. 11: Love Jones — The Musical • Nov. 18: St. Paul and the Broken Bones • Nov. 19: Straight No Chaser • Nov. 22: The 1975 • Nov. 23-25: Cirque Dreams Holidaze • Nov. 25-27: Dirty Dancing • Nov. 26: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas • Nov. 27: The Hip Hop Nutcracker • Nov. 29: A Christmas Story • Dec. 9-24: Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker • Dec. 12: Keith and Kristyn Getty Irish Christmas FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta 404-929-6300 www.fernbankmuseum.org • Sept. 17 — Jan. 2: The World’s Largest Dinosaurs