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V Isual Arts

Anthropocene: For this exhibition, three artists—who base their work in ideas of reconnection, consumption, and repurposed materials—reflect the dawn of this new age. Closes Jan 15. Free. swancoachhouse.com

▲ART PAPERS Art Auction: The evening will feature works by 230+ leading and emerging artists from around the world. Feb 22. $50. artpapers.org

Benjamin Jones Retrospective: Organized in seven enticing themes, Benjamin Jones Speaking spans 40 years of making art including fresh work never seen before. Closes Feb 15. Free-$8. mocaga.org

Fernbank After Dark: offers a variety of unique after-hours experiences, including evening access to Museum exhibitions. Feb 14. $19.95. fernbankmuseum.org

Fine Lines - American Works On Paper: celebrates a recent gift to the High of 50 late-nineteenth-century drawings from

Atlanta collector Paul Stein. Tues-Sun Free$14.50. high.org

Gail Albert Halaban - Italian Views: Halaban’s photography is characterized by large-scale pieces of women and landscapes of inner cities. Tues-Sat. Free. jacksonfineart.com

►Geoforms: This exhibition brings together three artists who have each developed a unique abstract vocabulary expressed with different types of materials and forms of mark-making. Tues-Sat. Free. swancoachhouse.com

Grand View Art Exhibition: This exhibition features 55 original works of art by Atlanta area artists. Closes Feb 16. Free. atlantaartistscenter.org museumofdesign.org

Learning From Nature - Design Lab: Demonstrates how designer are finding sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies. Tues-Sun Free-$10.

Looking Forward: An exhibition of sixmember artists in diverse, creative styles in media ranging from abstract acrylics, realistic oil landscapes to 3-dimensional works. Closes Feb 15. Free. kudzuartzone. org

Our Senses - An Immersive Experience: Immerse yourself in 11 fun house-like spaces that dare you to trust your senses. Daily. $18-$20. fernbankmuseum.org

Our Strange New Land - Photographs

By Alex Harris: is the latest chapter in the ongoing Picturing the South project, for which the High Museum commissions artists to create original bodies of work. Tues-Sun. Free-$14.50. high.org

Paper Routes - GA Women To Watch: This exhibition features emerging and underrepresented women artists from the states and countries in which the museum has outreach committees. Tues-Sat. Free-$8. mocaga.org

Patrick Kelly, The Journey: Artist Derrick Adams’ extensive exploration into the archive of the influential African-American fashion designer, Tues-Sun. Free!-$10. scadfash.org

PRISM - Winter Lights: This exhibition celebrating the season with vibrant, lightbased sculptures by artists from around the country that spread throughout the park. Daily. Free. woodruffpark.com

Scott Eakin - Magpie’s Dilemma: Countless lines, bars and bands of brilliant color are stacked upon each other in a meticulous process to create the graphic, geometric impact of Eakin’s paintings. TuesSat. Free. marciawoodgallery.com

This Strange Presence - Unica

P Erformance Art

Alan Jackson: After Garth Brooks, Jackson was the most popular male country singer of the ‘90s. Feb 14. $39-$129. statefarmarena.com

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: The performance takes you on a path of discovery as they show you themselves through their movement and help you see yourself in their stories. Feb 20-23. $20$89. foxtheatre.org

Atlanta Salsa Bachata Festival: Every year, ASBF brings the best Latin teachers and performers in the world together in Atlanta for an incredible Salsa, Bachata, and Latin Dance Festival. Feb 27-Mar 2. $15-$299. atlantasbf.com

Black History Month Celebration: Dynamic presentations, the award-winning Georgia State University Jazz Band, and an original documentary of this fascinating decade. Feb 13. $40. dekalbhistory.org

Blippi Live!: The energetic and loveable character Blippi comes off the screen and onto the stage with world-class production, audience engagement and amazing music. Feb 19. $20-$59.50. cobbenergycentre.com

Brave New Works 2020: Join Arts at Emory for three weeks of The Playwriting Center of Theater Emory’s biennial festival of new work! Jan 31-Feb 16. Free. arts. emory.edu

Concerto Competition Showcase Concert: Come hear the winners of the tenth annual Samuel Fordis Young Artists’ Concerto Competition perform with the Georgia Philharmonic. Feb 15. $10-$25. georgiaphilharmonic.org

Emory Jazz Fest

Bob Mintzer, tenor saxophone, with the Gary Motley Trio

Friday, February 7, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. | Tickets $20

Emory Big Band with Gary Motley, Kenny Davis, and Emrah Kotan

Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. | Free; tickets required.

Candler Concert Series

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque (pictured)

Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 8:00 p.m | Tickets $45

Flutist, saxophone player, and pianist Jane Bunnett joins the talented Cuban female musicians of Maqueque for an evening of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz.

Schwartz Artists In Residence

Alfredo Rodríguez and Pedrito Martinez

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. | Tickets $25

Percussionist Pedrito Martinez and classically-trained pianist Alfredo Rodríguez combine their distinct styles of performance to take listeners on a journey from their Havana roots to the future of Cuban jazz.

Zürn Etchings: This exhibition brings together etchings and drawings by the German surrealist. Feb 15-May 24. $6-$8. carlos. emory.edu

Transcendent Deities Of India

- The Everyday Occurrence Of The Divine: Explore the visual communion between human and divine. Tues-Sun. $6-$8. carlos. emory.edu

Virgil Abloh - Figures Of Speech: This exhibition explores the work of Ablah, a modern, genre-bending artist and designer who became creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear in 2018. Tue-Sun Free!14.50. high.org

Zachari Logan: Canadian artist who primarily works with largescale drawing, ceramics and installation practices. Tues-Sat. Free. alanaveryartcompany.com conducted by the composer himself. Feb 4. $20. rialto.gsu.edu

Fun Home: Based on Alison Bechdel’s bestselling graphic memoir of the same name, this production took Broadway by storm and cemented itself as one of the landmark musicals of our time. Wed-Sun. $20-$40. actors-express.com

Gimme Please!: Audiences are invited to watch and explore as the two friends pretend, provoke, and persist in getting what they want and need from the world and each other. Closes Feb 16. $Free!-$10. alliancetheatre.org

Gordon Lightfoot: After more than 50 active years of hit song making, this singersongwriter resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. Feb 18. $45-$120. cobbenergycentre.com

Heart/Beat – Gospel, Brubeck And Rhythms Of The City: The sweeping rhythms and infectious energy of jazz music intertwine in Heart/Beat, three works making their Atlanta Ballet debuts. Feb 7-9. $17-$73. atlantaballet.com

Il Volo: This Italian operatic vocal trio have established themselves as one of the biggest names in classical crossover pop Feb 14. $39-$125. cobbenergycentre.com

Johnny Mercer Tribute: Hard-bop trumpeter and vocalist Joe Gransden pays tribute to Mercer’s legacy. Feb 7. $20-$52. rialto.gsu.edu

Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds And Keith Sweat: Edmonds’ award-winning, multifaceted pop/urban career includes the consecutive multi-platinum landmark albums. Feb 8. $63.75-$153.75. foxtheatre.org

Kid Koala’s Satellite Turntable Orchestra: An innovative collection of dreamy, atmospheric tracks and invites audience members to play along while seated at mini turntable stations. Feb 16. $15. arts.gatech.edu

Lewis Grizzard: Back by popular demand, this performance is a loving tribute to Grizzard. Feb 21-23. $31-$40. artstation. org

Manifolds: A dance performance work about the interconnectedness of human movement, architecture, and dimensions in relation to our human existence. Feb 21. Free. coredance.org

Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestras

Of Atlanta: A community-based youth orchestra dedicated to furthering the music education of its students. Feb 9 &16. Free. music.gsu. edu

National Lutheran Choir - So Much To

Sing About: This Minnesota-based choir sings this sacred and spiritual story in a way that is guaranteed to soothe your soul. Feb 23. $25. redeemer.org

New Owner: Bernie is a boisterous puppy waiting to be chosen from the animal shelter. Mabel is a lonely widow, trying to fill the hole in her heart. Feb8-9. $30. puppet.org

Raw: Choreography from Atlanta Dance Collective members Lydia Patselas and Sarah Stokes. Feb7-8. $17-$20. atlantadancecollective.org

Romeo And Juliet: The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa’s production is set to Sergei Prokofiev’s romantic and powerful score with new choreography by Mikhail. Lavrovsky Thur-Sun. $45-80. foxtheatre. org

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play: In this play Paulina, the reigning queen bee of the all-girls Aburi Boarding School, has her sights set on winning the Miss Ghana Pageant and ultimately, the Miss Global Universe Pageant. Tues-Sun. $20-$50. truecolorstheatre.org

Seize The King: With his country’s throne empty, Richard knocks down threats to his ascension, fueling his insatiable ambition and paranoia in this play. Feb 14-Marh 8. $10-$45. alliancetheatre.org

Set It Off: Je’Caryous Johnson takes audiences beyond the movie screen and brings to life the bank heist movie that shook the country. Feb 21-22. $39.50$95.50. cobbenergycentre.com

Shared Mysteries: This performance highlights Full Radius Dance’s theatricality, pioneering technique, and inventive partnering – all hallmarks of the company’s celebrated style. Feb 21-23. $15-$25. fullradiusdance.org

Sing, Be, Live, See: The second concert of its 42nd season featuring “Five Hebrew Love Songs” by Eric Whitacre and “Four Pastorales” by Cecil Effinger. Feb 29. $5. dekalbchoralguild.org

Slow Food: Irene and Peter just want a quiet anniversary meal while on vacation in Palm Springs, but the evening heats up when a neurotic waiter won’t bring their food, Close Feb 16. $14-$45. theatricaloutfit.org

Stellaluna: Helpless Stellaluna falls into a nest of bird fledglings, where she is graciously accepted as one of the family. Tues-Sun. $19.50. puppet.org

Swan Princess: All of the mystery and magic of the beloved classic Swan Lake but fits the treasured story into a one-hour format for children. Feb 13-16. $7-$39. atlantaballet.com

The Bach Bowl On Super Bowl Sunday!: University Organist Timothy Albrecht and faculty friends play an hour-long concert of chamber music. Feb 2. Free! arts.emory. edu with Coach Amy Bryant

SUMMER CAMP

MAY 27-AUGUST 7

Have a Blast! with us this summer.

Our professional staff has prepared another exciting summer of fitness and educational fun. We will encourage each child to express his or her own creativity as well as explore and discover new activities.

Choose from 2 exciting and amazing camps!

:: Sports Camp:: Tennis Camp

Space is limited. Register today!!

Camp your kids will LOVE Fun Curriculum Experienced Coaching World Class Facilities

Top Left: The giant peach, usually dropped at Underground Atlanta to ring in the New Year, was on display at the Fulton County Government Center during January. Commission Chairman Rob Pitts is spearheading the call for a public/private effort to continue the Peach Drop event in a new location since Underground is being redeveloped. (Photo by Asep Mawardi)

Bottom Left: Patrons of Andee’s Army, the child brain and spinal foundation, gathered at the Shepherd Center recently for a Bingo Night fundraiser. Nearly 150 played bingo for the sold out evening. (Photo by William Twitty)

Top Right: The annual Marting Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative March was held Downtown on Jan. 20. (Photo by Asep Mawardi)