SOCIAL CITY

ELEVATE art exhibit returns to Downtown Oct. 17-23

“Social City” is the theme of this year’s ELEVATE art exhibition in Downtown Atlanta, which will feature more than 100 artists.

Viewers will be able to engage with living sculptures, interactive gadgetry, artist panels, portable art and dance performances, and other surprises. All events are free and open to the public.

“ is year’s ELEVATE contemporary art happenings in Downtown Atlanta will be playful and interactive,” states Camille Russell Love, Executive Director of the Mayor’s O ce of Cultural A airs.

Locations for this year’s ELEVATE are Woodru Park, Gallery 72, Five Points Plaza and the Fairlie-Poplar District. However, many exhibits will take place in unexpected, non-traditional locations around town and some art will be mobile. Here are some highlights from this year’s ELEVATE: e Goat Farm, working with over 20 artists and designers, will transform 10 dumpsters into built galleries, installations and sculptures. Utilizing art, science, technology and micro-manufacturing they’ll create cozy, inviting spaces. Among the galleries, located in hidden alleyways and nearby parks, visitors will discover a Secret Garden to make a wish or a Giant Synthesizer where they can make public music.

Branden Collins will use ancient forms of masking and costuming from various cultures as reference points in his exhibit at Gallery 72. His artwork incorporates brilliant colors and tribal elements and encourages the viewer to come closer.

Strolling through Downtown at lunchtime you may encounter La Passante ese walking French parasols invite you to join them for an intimate poem and a brief respite from the city’s hustle and bustle, an unforgettable experience. La Passante is cosponsored by France Atlanta.

Joanie Le Mercier’s unique, light-based projection art will create optical illusions and “geometricize” areas of Atlanta’s urban landscape. His works combines math with art and immerses the viewer in a journey that conjures space exploration.

Dance Truck will present dance and performance art, complete with lighting, music and all the trappings that you nd on a traditional stage…in a most extraordinary mobile setting.

For more information about events during ELEVATE, visit elevateatlantaart. com

Featuring:

Bob Saget

Dr. Eben Alexander

Mark Bittman

Andy Cohen

Daniel Gordis

Dan Harris

Walter Isaacson

Anna Quindlen

Ron Suskind

Joseph Telushkin

PLUS 30 More Outstanding Authors!

Visual Arts

Continuum: The Creatives Project’s artists-in-studio residents challenge the boundaries of their creativity in this exhibit and live performance at The Goat Farm. October 10. $20 to $25. thecreativesproject.org

Esoteric Lore: Rights of Passage: This Africa Atlanta exhibit explores the rich and diverse history of Africa through the work of artist collective Esoteric Lore. Closes October 11. Free. whitespace814. com

Exquisite Exhibit: Parlour Games from the Studio Artist Program: Twentyone studio artists teamed up for this modern version of “exquisite corpse,” a Surrealist parlour game in which three artists blindly collaborate on a portrait or drawing. Closes October 11. $5 to $8.

Shining Moments: Beep Beep Gallery presents this solo exhibition by Atlanta artist Jason R. Butcher, whose work is similar to daguerrotypes but are actually a combination of etching and digital prints. Closes October 18. Free. beepbeepgallery.com

Your Apprehension is Noted: Artist Benjamin Britton thinks of his paintings as journeys and experiences of the senses, creating moments of adventure or wonder. Closes October 18. Free. marciawoodgallery.com

The Ashley Bryan Traveling Exhibit of Illustrated Africana Children’s Literature: Children’s illustrators and authors R. Gregory Christie, Shadra Strickland and Michele Wood continue the legacy of renowned author and artist Ashley Bryan in this unique exhibit. Closes October 25. $2 to $4. hammondshouse. org

ACP Exhibition: The largest annual communityoriented photo festival in the U.S. returns for its 16th year with free events and exhibitions at more than 120 participating venues in Atlanta. Daily. Prices vary by venue. acpinfo. org

Performing Arts

Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna: Cirque du Soleil comes to Atlantic Station with a show about a mysterious island governed by goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Opens October 3. $60 to $275. cirquedusoleil.com

How I Learned What I Learned: August Wilson’s solo show shares the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright’s personal stories about his encounters with racism, music, love, a stint in jail and life-changing friendships as a young poet. Opens October 7. $20 to $50. truecolorstheatre.org

CHVRCHES: Glasgow’s frosty electro-pop trio writes music inspired by artists such as Prince, Depeche Mode and Kate Bush. October 8. $27 to $30. thebuckheadtheatre.com

The Sleepy Hollow Experience: This Halloween-themed outdoor performance returns to the Stables at Serenbe for a very haunted Halloween. Opens October 9. $20. serenbeplayhouse.com

Atlanta Black Theatre Festival: More than 200 artists from 18 states and three countries perform 40 plays in just four days at this diverse theatre festival at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center. October 9 through October 12. Prices vary by show. atlantabtf.org

My Children! My Africa!: In this three-character thriller, a black teacher in segregated South Africa tries to convince a favorite student that education, not violence, is the answer to the nation’s

Cirque De Soleil

problems. October 9 through October 26. $20 to $35. theatricaloutfit.org

Brentano String Quartet with Vijay Iyer, piano: Jazz pianist, composer and 2013 MacArthur Fellow Vijay Iyer joins this string quartet with a sound called “luxuriously warm” by The New York Times. October 10. $45. arts.emory.edu room-innate: A woman struggles to achieve comfort and peace of mind with her eccentricity in this one-woman performance piece with an entirely original score. October 10 through October 12. Free! skwhirlhaus.com

Sweet Honey in the Rock: African, jazz, gospel and R&B is just a sampling of what this revered female AfricanAmerican a cappella ensemble has performed in its 40 years. October 11. $59 to $76. rialtocenter.org

Video Games Live: The excitement and energy of a rock concert combines with the technology and visuals of video games at this Georgia Symphony Orchestra concert. October 11. $26 to $86. georgiasymphony.org

Disney On Ice Presents Frozen: The award-winning tale of “Frozen” is told live for the first time in this on-ice production at Philips Arena. October 8 through October 12. $15 to $100. philipsarena. com

National Acrobats of China: The National Acrobats of The People’s Republic of China performs an eyepopping spectacle with acrobats, contortionists, martial artists, drummers and dancers. October 12. $22 to $47. ferstcenter.gatech.edu

Emory University Symphony Orchestra with Matt Haimovitz: Inspiring cellist Matt Haimovitz returns to Emory to perform with the University Symphony Orchestra and to premiere a new cello concerto composed by Emory’s Richard Prior. October 18. Free! arts.emory.edu

Detroit: Horizon Theatre Company presents this Pulitzer Prize finalist and one of The New York Times top ten plays of 2012 about suburban dreams and neighborhood connections. Closes October 19. $20 to $40. horizontheatre. com

The Phantom of the Opera: Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, this new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic show returns to

The Headless Horseman Of Sleepy Silly Hollow

The Fox Theatre with new set designs and special effects. Opens October 22. $30 to $150. broadwayinatlanta.com

Jim Gaffigan: Following a regular theater show of his all new stand-up material, Jim Gaffigan will be doing a special book signing of his new book “FOOD: A Love Story” for all audience members. October 24. $47 to $73. cobbenergycentre.com

The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Silly Hollow: This comedic and kidfriendly version presents Ichabod Crane as a schoolteacher who helps the Headless Horseman find a new head and a spookier image. Opens October 28.

$16.50. puppet.org

Halloween Night on Callanwolde Mountain: Celebrate Halloween with a live organ performance by Atlanta Braves organist Matthew Kaminski followed by trick-or-treating, storytelling and activities for the whole family. October 31. $4 to $5. callanwolde.org

By Collin Kelley INtown Editor

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