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Visual Arts

American Byway: Selections from U.S. Highway 80: SCAD professor and photography chair Rebecca Nolan documents rural America’s Highway 80, which was made obsolete by the modern freeway, in her latest exhibition at SCAD’s Gallery See. Monday through Friday. Free. scadatlanta.edu

Mark English in Atlanta: Thomas Deans Fine Art exhibits the work of artist and illustrator Mark English, one of the most honored illustrators of the last 50 years and Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame member since 1983. Monday through Saturday. Free. thomasdeansfineart.com

A Visual History of AIGA: 19142014: Andy Warhol, Paul Rand, Saul Bass and Michael Vanderbyl are just a few of the famous talents responsible for the American Institute of Graphic Arts’ groundbreaking designs over the last century. Tuesday through Saturday. $5 to $10. museumofdesign.org

God Spoke the Earth: Stories of Genesis in Prints and Drawings: Albrecht Dürer’s famed 1504 engraving “Adam and Eve” is showcased in this exhibit that explores the stories of Genesis from the first days of creation through the fall of man. Opens September 12. $6 to $8. carlos.emory.edu

Brides of Anansi: Fiber and Contemporary Art: Spelman College Museum of Fine Art uses the idea of a spider (anansi) and its ability to spin silk as a symbol of women of the African Diaspora telling their stories through fiber. Opens September 4. $3. museum.spelman.edu

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Montana Skies: This guitar and cello fusion duo combines elements of classical technique, jazz improv and the power and energy of rock ‘n’ roll at the Ferst Center’s outdoor amphitheatre. September 11. Free! ferstcenter.gatech.edu

The Protégé: The Jason Marsalis Quartet: Called “a master of the vibes” by older brother Wynton Marsalis, Jason Marsalis brings his vibraphones, bass, drums and piano quartet to Variety Playhouse as part of the National Black Arts Festival. September 11. $20. nbaf.org

Cloth: Choreographer Lauri Stallings collaborates with Atlanta Symphony Conductor Robert Spano, the filmmaking team of Micah and Whitney Stansell, artists and musicians for this gloATL dance performance and exhibition at The Goat Farm Arts Center. September 11 through 14. $10. gloatl.org

The Book as Art: Expanding the Limits: Artists from 20 states, Canada, Israel and Germany reinterpret books as tangible art in this Decatur Arts Alliance juried exhibit at the Art Institute of Atlanta – Decatur Gallery. Closes September 19. Free. decaturartsalliance.org

Performing Arts

Bull Durham: America’s two favorite pastimes – baseball and romance – meet in this world premiere musical based on screenwriter Ron Shelton’s experiences on and off the field with a minor league baseball team. Opens September 3. $30 to $75. alliancetheatre.org

Les Liaisons Dangereuses: Two rivals and ex-lovers play a dangerous game of sexual conquest in pre-revolution France in this play based on the 1782 novel and Oscar-winning film. “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” is a stunning slow burn of carnal scheming. Opens September 3. $20 to $30. actors-express.com edu

Asphalt Orchestra: This radical street band brings together some of the most exciting rock, jazz and classical players in New York City, who the New York Times called “12 top-notch brass and percussion players.” September 5. $20. arts.emory.

The Merry Widow: Capitol City Opera Company presents this light-hearted operetta at the Conant Performing Arts Center about a prince from a small kingdom who courts a wealthy widow in order to keep her money in the country. September 5 through 7. $30 to $40. ccityopera.org

John Hodgman: John Hodgman brings his unique brand of situational humor to The Goat Farm’s Erikson Clock. Hodgman is a frequent contributor to “This American Life” and “The Daily Show with

Choral Silver Celebration: The Atlanta Opera opens their season at Emory’s Schwartz Center celebrating Chorus Master Walter Huff’s 25th anniversary. Program includes operatic choral music by Verdi, Mozart, Wagner and Puccini. September 12 and 14. $40. atlantaopera.org

Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend: Elmo, Grover and Abby Cadabby welcome their new friend Chamki to Sesame Street all the way from India in this live stage show about friendship and celebrating cultural similarities. September 12 through 14. $5 to $37. foxtheatre.org

Doxology Ring Shout: A Praise Dance for the Doxy: A National Black Arts Festival commission and world premiere at Spelman College, “Doxology” draws back the curtain on the ring shout tradition through live dance, music and video. September 13 and 14. $5 to $15. nbaf.org

Detroit: Named a Pulitzer Prize finalist and one of The New York Times Top 10 Plays of 2012, “Detroit” is a dangerously funny show about neighbors stuck in a crumbling suburban dream. Opens September 19. $20 to $40. horizontheatre.com

Music Midtown 2014: Atlanta’s music festival returns to Piedmont Park with headliners Eminem, Jack White, Zac Brown Band, John Mayer, Lorde and more than 15 others. September 19 and 20. $125. musicmidtown.com

Shake a Tail Feather with Mother Goose: Tour guide Mary Mary guides young audiences through nursery rhymes as they find clues to lost Mother Goose’s whereabouts at this Center for Puppetry Arts production for kids ages 2 to 5. Closes September 21. $16.50. puppet.org

Julian Sands: A Celebration of Harold Pinter: With personal anecdotes, British actor Julian Sands combines

Harold Pinter’s poems and political prose to create a fresh look into the Nobel laureate’s literary legacy. September 22. $20. arts.emory.edu

Opening Night with Jeremy Denk: The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra opens its 70th season with Strauss’ “Don Juan” followed by a performance from pianist and MacArthur Fellow Jeremy Denk on Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20. September 25 through 28. $24 to $109. atlantasymphony.org

Robert Glasper Experience: American jazz pianist and record producer Robert Glasper won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2013 for “Black

Radio,” in which he explores fusions of jazz and hip hop. September 26. $26 to $51. ferstcenter.gatech.edu

Concerts on the Square: Take a break at the Decatur Square with a night of live music from Atlanta’s Michelle Malone Band at the Community Bandstand. September 27. Free. decaturba.com

The Head and the Heart: These Seattle indie folk rockers released their debut album in 2011, quickly moving from playing open mic nights to selling out headlining shows across the country. Their sophomore album, “Let’s Be Still,” was released in 2013. September 28. $24 to $37. cobbenergycentre.com.