Panorama Ray Remembered

Retrospective at Eyedrum Gallery opens in August

Eyedrum Gallery is hosting a retrospective of the work of Panorama Ray, the Cabbagetown photographer who captured local life and international monuments through the lens of a 100-yearold panoramic camera.

The exhibition is a tribute to Herbert Ray Jr., who died 20 years ago this year. Along with the photographs, some of his best folk art paintings will also be on display.

Ray’s body of work consists of iconic imagery from the 1990s that includes the residents of Cabbagetown, Atlanta skylines, some of Atlanta’s beloved actors, musicians and performers, and the Ku Klux Klan of north Georgia.

In his travels, Panorama Ray also photographed the Egyptian Pyramids and the Eiffel Tower, among other sites. Panorama Ray developed a technique, which he called “Living Stills,” where he would direct a subject to move through the image as it recorded their actions, creating a ghostlike effect.

The camera that Ray used to capture these images was inherited from his friend Fred Hess. Hess himself took many photos of iconic personalities and places in the early 20th century, including the Three Stooges and Warner Brothers.

Opening night for Panorama Ray Remembered is Aug. 12 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Eyedrum, 88 Forsyth St. For more information, visit eyedrum.org.

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Visual Arts

Shakespeare and Boydell: Works from the Oglethorpe Collection: See works that John Boydell commissioned in the 1700s of scenes from Shakespeare plays. Free to $5. Tuesday through Sunday. museum. oglethorpe.edu

3x3: Post-Its for the People: Paper Plane Gallery presents a national juried exhibit of Post-It Notes that reflects ambitious and eclectic printmakers. Closes August 11. Free. paperplaneatl.com

The Book as Art: Boundless: This juried show presented by Decatur Art Alliance at Decatur Library celebrates the book with a wildly varied collection of inventive and spectacular works. Opens August 19. Free. decaturartsalliance.org

Flashback: Atlanta in the ‘70s, The Photography of Boyd Lewis: This exhibit at Margaret Mitchell House and Museum captures an exhilarating decade of political change and social unrest in Atlanta. Daily. Free to $13. atlantahistorycenter.com/mmh

Performing Arts

Vik Muniz Exhibit: The High Museum of Art premieres a major retrospective of the work of celebrated contemporary photographer Vik Muniz as part of an international tour. Closes August 21. Free to $19.50. high.org

Creecy: A Survey: This exhibit is a survey of large paintings and archives by Herbert Lee Creecy Jr. and is accompanied by MOCA GA’s first full-length, hardback publication. Closes August 20. Free to $8. mocaga.org

Panel Discussion: Where Are the Women in Sneaker Design?: Hear from New York designer Sophia Chang and Los Angeles designer Melody Ehsani on their recent sneaker collaborations with Puma and Reebok. August 5. $5 to $10. high.org

Frank Schroeder: Hidden Show: Bill Lowe Gallery celebrates its 27th anniversary with a compelling exhibit by renowned FrenchAfrican painter Frank Schroeder. Closes August 27. Free. lowegallery.com

The Games: Ancient Olympia to Atlanta to Rio: Atlantic Station’s Millennium Gate honors the 20th anniversary of the Atlanta Olympic Games with the story of the Olympics, from ancient Greece to today. Opens August 20. $10 to $12. thegatemuseum.org

ART PARTY: Atlanta Contemporary Art Center presents its annual night of open studios, live programming and soon-tobe-revealed secret presentations. August 27. $50 to $60. atlantacontemporary.org

Piedmont Park Arts Festival: arts and crafts festival is a two-day outdoor event with an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun. August 13 and 14. Free. piedmontparkartsfestival.com

Dinosaur Birthday Bash: Guests can enjoy a day filled with dinosaur- and birthdaythemed activities in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Fernbank’s Giants of the Mesozoic. August 20. Free to $18. fernbankmuseum.org

If/Then: A contemporary Broadway musical at The Fox Theatre about living in New York today and all the possibilities of tomorrow. August 9 through 14. $30 to $85. foxtheatre.org

Old MacDonald’s Farm: This new, interactive show at Center for Puppetry Arts is full of puppets, music and a lot of fun down on the farm! Opens August 2. $20.50. puppet.org

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged): Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents an irreverent, hilarious, high-speed romp

Company: Stephen Sondheim’s musical follows a man who confronts his perpetual bachelorhood in a series of hilarious interactions – just in time to blow out the candles on his 35th birthday. Wednesday through Sunday. $21 to $40. actorsexpress.com

The Prom: Emma becomes an instant outcast — and a national headline — when her high school cancels the prom rather than let her attend with her girlfriend in this uproarious and uplifting musical. Opens August 18. $20 to $65. alliancetheatre.org

Googoosh: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre presents the Iranian singer and actress known for her contributions to Iranian pop music. August 27. $55 to $250. cobbenergycentre.com

Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival: Decatur’s 16th annual event brings together Decatur’s best BBQ and music for one afternoon in the Oakhurst neighborhood. August 13. $12. decaturbbqfestival.com

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Visit OnStage Atlanta to see a hilarious contest between two con artists; the winner must extract a fortune from a young heiress, and the loser must leave town. Closes August 13. $14 to $22. onstageatlanta.com

Friday Night Live: Find your way to Central Park at Atlantic Station for the ultimate Friday night of relaxation and grooves with local bands hitting the stage at 7 p.m. August 5 through 26. atlanticstation.com

NEEDTOBREATHE:

The band celebrates its new album release with “Tour de Compadres,” an epic U.S. headline run with close musical friends Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan and Welshly Arms. August 20. $23.50 to $70. concerts. livenation.com

Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald: Grammy-winning musicians Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald team up for a tour celebrating their classic R&B hits presented at Chastain Park Amphitheatre. August 18. $55 to $65. chastainseries.com

Atlanta Ballet’s Wabi Sabi at Serenbe Community: Set outside at Serenbe Community, this performance includes a premiere by guest choreographer Sean Hilton of Atlanta’s Fly on a Wall and a piece by Atlanta Ballet dancer Heath Gill. August 21. $30. atlantaballet.com

Essential Theatre Play Festival: Essential Theatre once again features Georgia playwrights in a festival of free staged readings and two main, full productions at West