A guide for arts and cultural entertainment for the entire family

Visual Arts

Diplomatic Patterns: A Sampling of White House China: White House guests rarely get to see its china collection, but in this exhibit visitors to the Jimmy Carter Library & Museum are able to take a close look at plates used for State Dinners and the presentation pieces given to U.S. Presidents. Daily. $6 to $8. jimmycarterlibrary.org the surface of the earth coined “inner space” in this whimsical interpretation of a familiar space that is often overlooked. Closes January 24. Admission is free. sightandsoundgallery.com

Performing Arts

their work with 40 professional ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz and aerial dance artists at Dance Canvas’ annual show at 14th Street Playhouse. January 17 and 18. $22.50 to $27.50. dancecanvas. com

Dance Canvas

Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey: Romare Bearden’s collage and watercolor series at the Carlos Museum bridges the classical mythology of Homer and African-American culture. January 24 through 26 features free live readings of “The Odyssey” by Atlanta actors and special guests. Tuesday through Sunday. $6 to $8. carlos.emory.edu

Coloring: Five artists use color as a way to look at cultural and historical events at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. The Beatles’ 1968 “White Album,” clouds of color created by an installation of thread, and more highlight the exhibit. Opens January 10. $5 to $8. thecontemporary.org

American Encounters: Genre Painting and Everyday Life: Get a closer look at three major genre paintings at this High Museum exhibit, each of which offers a unique perspective on 19th century America. Closes January 12. $12 to $16.50. high.org

Moneyville: Take children on an interactive, hands-on tour through a money factory, an anti-counterfeiting lab, a bank and more at this fun and educational Children’s Museum of Atlanta exhibit. Closes January 12. $12.75. childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Health is a Human Right: Race and Place in America: Explore the challenges in achieving health equity in the U.S. over the past 120 years at the David J. Sencer CDC Museum. Monday through Friday. Free! cdc.gov/museum abstract part 2: From poured plastics and fibers to geometric patterns, this Marcia Wood Gallery exhibit showcases works by local and national artists that represent unique approaches to abstract painting. Closes January 18. Admission is free. marciawoodgallery.com

Inches Above Earth: Sight + Sound

Gallery photographer Michael Reese captures on film the few inches above

Stan the Lovesick Snowman: Learn the heartwarming story of “The Snow Man” by Hans Christian Andersen in this Center for Puppetry Arts adaptation, which includes a Create-A-Puppet Workshop (or To-Go Kit), where children can make their own Stan the Snowman rod puppet. Tuesday through Sunday. $16.50, Children (2 and under): Free! puppet.org

Timon of Athens: Shakespeare’s Timon is a wealthy man who responds to flattery by hosting banquets, giving gifts and bailing out his suitors. But his life takes a turn when his fortune runs out and his friends reject his pleas for help. January 2 through 25. $15 to $36. shakespearetavern.com

Six Degrees of Separation: Actor’s Express performs the contemporary classic that saw great success on Broadway and a film adaptation in the early ‘90s about a young African-American man who cons his way into a wealthy New York couple’s lives by claiming to know their children and be the son of Sydney Poitier. Opens January 8. $15 to $40. actors-express.com

The Geller Girls: Sisters Rosalee and Louisa are finally finding their way in life, but in 1895 Atlanta, change and uncertainty, along with a handsome gentleman from New York City, are about to shake up their world. Atlanta playwright Janece Shaffer’s world premiere play premieres at the Alliance Theatre. Opens January 15. $30 to $65. alliancetheatre. com

Jardin des Tuileries - Time Travel: French language theatre company Théâtre du Rêve animates the gardens of yesterday and today at the Gardens at the High Museum in support of its latest exhibition. January 16. Free! theatredureve.com

The Book Club Play: Back by popular demand, this hilarious comedy follows a tight-knit book club whose intimate conversations turn public knowledge as it becomes the focus of a documentary film. Opens January 17. $25 to $40. horizontheatre.com

Dance Canvas 2014 Annual Performance Series: Choreographers from across the country, including James Atkinson and Paper Doll Militia, showcase

Little Raindrop Songs: Puppetry, colorful set design, comic performances and the catchy pajama-pop of Lullatone make this Alliance Theatre show a handson experience for kids ages 18 months to 5 years old. Closes January 18. $10. alliancetheatre.org

Molly Blank Jewish Concert Series: Composers of the 19th and 20th Centuries: Take a journey through 100 years of music by Jewish composers, from Mendelssohn and Mahler to Bernstein, with the Atlanta Opera Orchestra string quartet, accompanied by a pianist and singer at The Breman Jewish Museum. January 19. $65. thebreman.org

Harabel: Jonida Beqo — known on the slam poetry scene as Gypsee Yo — intertwines theatre, dance and poetry to tell her dynamic personal journey from Albanian refugee to American resident in this one-woman narrative. January 23. Call 404-727-5050 for reservations. arts. emory.edu

Simply Fantastic: Multi-faceted, multi-talented and Musical America’s 2012 Musician of the Year pianist Wu Han performs Britten’s piano concerto and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra follows with Berlioz’s colorful “Symphonie fantastique.” January 23 through 26. $24 to $75. atlantasymphony.org

Werther: Georgia State University’s School of Music tells the story of a young poet who falls in love with a woman who is already engaged at this Kopleff Recital Hall opera performance written by Jules Massenet and based on Goethe’s 1774 novel. January 24 through 26. $5 to $10. music.gsu.edu

Atlanta Community Choral Festival: Join the Atlanta Master Chorale as it welcomes three top-notch choirs from the metro area for a night of spectacular sounds in one community concert at Emory’s Schwartz Center. January 25. Free! atlantamasterchorale.org

Yonder Mountain String Band: Yonder Mountain String Band may look like a traditional bluegrass band at first glance, but they’ve created their own music that transcends any genre. They perform this month with The Travelin’ McCourys at The Tabernacle. January 25. $25. tabernacleatl. com

The Book of Mormon: The ninetime Tony Award-winning show by the creators of “South Park” called “the best musical of this century” (The New York Times) makes its Fox Theatre premiere this month. Opens January 28. $40 to $145. broadwayinatlanta.com.