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e 13th annual Phoenix Flies kicks o March 5 for two weeks of events and tours of Atlanta’s historic buildings, sites and spaces. Presented by the Atlanta Preservation Center, there will be more than 80 events around the city.

Some of this year’s highlights include:

• Guided tours of the historic Trolley Barn in Inman Park

• Bus tours of the entire Atlanta BeltLine project

• Atlanta History Center tours

• Walking tour of Standing Peachtree Park

• A look inside historic Burns Cottage, a replica of the poet’s Scottish home

• Castleberry Hill walking tour

• A tour of the Cathedral of St. Philip

• Behind the scenes tour at the Center for Puppetry Arts

• A look inside the restored Daily World building

• A tour of East Lake Golf Club

• Guided tour of the Fox eatre

• Exploring historic Westview Cemetery

• Tours of Peachtree Street’s castle, Rhodes Hall

• Tours of Oakland Cemetery

• A walk and ride tour of all of the city’s

MARTA stations

• Interactive tours of Auburn Avenue

• A bicycle tour of the Old Fourth Ward

• A glimpse inside the Piedmont Driving Club

• Check out the restoration process on the Rufus Rose House

• A tour of e Temple synagogue

• A tour of the Goodrum House in Buckhead

For a complete list of tours and to nd out about all the events on this year’s Phoenix Flies, visit PreserveAtlanta. com.

Your family’s most comprehensive online guide to arts and cultural entertainment. Visit AtlantaPlanIt.com for more upcoming events.

Visual Arts

Martha Whittington: With the GrainWorks on Paper: Sandler Hudson Gallery presents Martha Whittington’s inaugural one-person exhibition that explores the craft of working with wood. Closes March 5. Free. sandlerhudson.com

Sensory Friendly Saturdays: The first Saturday of every month, The Children’s Museum of Atlanta opens at 9 a.m. for families with children on the autism spectrum to experience a quieter version of the museum. March 5. $5. childrensmuseumatlanta.org

American Craft Atlanta Show: The Southeast’s largest juried indoor craft show brings together over 225 of the country’s most talented contemporary craft makers. $12 to $16. March 11 through March 13. craftcouncil.org

Doorway to an Enlightened World: The Tibetan Shrine from the Alice S. Kandell Collection: Encounter compelling works of Tibetan Buddhist art, including large, gilt-bronze Buddhas and bodhisattvas dating from the 15th through the 18th centuries. Opens March 19. $6 to $8. carlos.emory.edu

Studioplex Fourth Fridays

Artwalk: Every fourth Friday of every month, meet the artists and stroll the studios and galleries of Studioplex. March 25. Free. studioplexlofts.com

The Curious Mister Catesby and the Elegant Mister Abbot: Early Naturalists in Georgia: Atlanta History Center’s Kenan Research Center displays the drawings two British naturalists created while documenting colonial Georgia’s flowers and animals. Closes March 31. Free. atlantahistorycenter.com

Invisible Presence: Bling Memories: Jamaica-born mixed-media artist Ebony G. Patterson recontextualizes gender norms and explores Jamaican dancehall culture during Jamaica’s Carnival. Tuesday through Sunday. Free. atlantacontemporary.org

Fair, and demonstrates ways design was used as a persuasive force. Tuesday through Sunday. $5 to $10. museumofdesign.org

This Postman Collects: The Rapture of Kerry & C. Betty Davis: See 81 works from the private collection of AfricanAmerican fine art acquired by the Davis couple over three decades, displayed at the Clark Atlanta University art galleries. Tuesday through Friday. Free. cau.edu

Vik Muniz: The High premieres a major retrospective of the work of celebrated contemporary photographer Vik Muniz as part of an international tour. Tuesday through Sunday. $10 to $19.50. high.org

Performing Arts

The Sound of Music: A brand new production of the classic brings the spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp family to the Fox Theatre stage. March 1 through 6. $30 to $100. atlanta. broadway.com

Dorrance Dance: A theatrically witty company honoring tap dance’s uniquely beautiful history in a new and dynamically compelling context. March 9 and 10. $22 to $42. ferstcenter.gatech.edu

Galapagos George, The Little Tortoise That Could: This uplifting ecofable tells the true story of the famous, not-so-little tortoise and the islands he called home. Opens March 11. $20.50. puppet.org

Breakaway: Full Radius Dance takes on the concept of static friction and social research through dance, in this new collection of work. March 11 and 12. $15 to $20. fullradiusdance.org

Make-Believe America: Museum of Design Atlanta explores the height of U.S. cultural exhibitions, like the World’s

Prelude to a Kiss: A magical mix-up causes a newlywed bride to switch bodies with an elderly man, leaving her fiancé to search for a way to switch them back. March 4 through 26. $14 to $20. onstageatlanta. com

Georgia Connections Concert: The announcement of the Georgia Young Composer Festival winner is announced after the DeKalb Choral Guild performs the finalist works. March 5. Free. dekalbchoralguild.org

Much Ado About Nothing: Shakespeare’s second-famous “battle of the sexes” returns to the New American Shakespeare Tavern with two love stories. March 5 through 26. $15 to $36. shakespearetavern.com

Atlanta Master Chorale Presents: Critical Mass: An all a cappella concert celebrating the timeless beauty of the Mass, including 16th century composer Palestrina and 20th century composer Frank Martin. March 12. $30. atlantamasterchorale.org

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: This magical production portrays the adventures of four siblings through the wardrobe and into the land of Narnia. March 12 through 27. $20 to $35. alliancetheatre.org

The Toxic Avenger: When an unlikely hero wants to clean up the most polluted town in New Jersey, he becomes The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey’s first superhero, in this musical. Closes March 13. $25 to $35. horizontheatre.com

20|20: Visionary: A visionary mashup from Atlanta Ballet of cultures and styles reflective of the vibrant diversity of Atlanta, including spoken word. March 18 through 20. $20 to $127. atlantaballet.com

The Carole King Songbook: A pops concert celebrating the music of Grammy Awardwinner Carole King, performed by Broadway star Liz Callaway. March 18 and 19. $20 to $65. atlantasymphony.org

Legends of Southern Hip Hop: Southern hip hop legends Scarface, Juvenile, Mystikal and more unite under one roof at The Fox Theatre. March 19 and 20. $31.50 to $147. foxtheatre.org

The Pirates of Penzance: Gilbert & Sullivan’s rollicking romantic adventure shows off some serious operatic chops for the first time on The Atlanta Opera mainstage. March 5 through 13. $30 to $130. atlantaopera.org

DeKalb Symphony Orchestra With William Ransom: Pianist William Ransom performs J. S. Bach’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Igor Stravinsky’s Concerto for Piano & Winds. March 22. $10 to $22. dekalbsymphony.com

Under Contract

Under Contract

By Isadora Pennington

What better way to show your love of the Irish than wearing all green and drinking lots of beer? St. Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest party days of the entire year, and draws huge crowds to pubs around town for a night of debauchery and greentinted beer.

Irish pubs have been around for nearly a millennia, with the oldest pub in Ireland dating back to the 10th century. Known for their casual and friendly atmosphere, hearty food, flowing drinks, traditional Irish sports and music, the trend of Irish pubs has spread worldwide, and indeed all the way across the pond to Atlanta.

As you plan your holiday festivities consider these awesome local options, or just stop by for a bite and a drink sometime.

Limerick Junction

Four mini grilled sandwiches stuffed with bacon, spinach, tomato and Swiss cheese, $8; a perfect pour of Guinness, $6. 822 N. Highland Ave. NE. limerickjunction.com or (404) 874-7147.

Pub pretzel served with strong pub mustard, $3; Magners cider from Clonmel, Ireland, $6. 426 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. themarlayhouse.com or (404) 270-9950.

Fado

Irish coffee with Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey and brown sugar in hot coffee, topped with cream and cinnamon swirls, $8.50; roasted red pepper hummus with feta cheese and mint oil, served with boxy wedges (fried potatoes), $9.95. 933 Peachtree St. NE. fadoirishpub.com or (404) 260-7910.

Elder Tree

Irish cheddar dip –creamy cheese dip with finely chopped cabbage, cream cheese, creme fraiche served with toasted baguettes and topped with green onions, $9; black velvet beer cocktail with Magners cider and Guinness, $5.50. 469 Flat Shoals Ave. eldertreeatl.com or (404) 658-6108.