Sunday, November 08, 2009
"SP List"

SPecial Events

Arts and entertainment events in Atlanta this week

Festivals and Happenings

BAND AID RELIEF BENEFIT
Fundraiser for Clarkdale Elementary School, which suffered 100 percent flood damage during the Sept. 21 flood. Liberty Jones headlines this family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Admission is $12. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Strand, 117 North Park Square on the Marietta Square. 770-293-0080. www.earlsmithstrand.org.

BETWEEN THE LINES
Join Valerie Jackson and 90.1 WABE for two live tapings of the radio show. Jackson talks with Jeff Haas at the Temple at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,  Nov. 10. Guest David Owen will discuss how Manhattan is greener than Atlanta at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum  Both are free and open to the public. www.pba.org.

CAVALIA
Captivating multimedia extravaganza filled with acrobats, aerialists, riders, dancers and more than 60 beautiful horses. Created by Cirque du Soleil co-founder Normand Latourelle, the show also highlights the relationship between man and horse throughout the ages. Tickets range from $34.50 to $189.50. Through Nov. 22 at Atlantic Station. For show times and tickets, visit www.cavalia.net.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EVENT
The Northwest metro Atlanta Habitat celebrates the completion of the 51-home Hillcrest community, built by Habitat workers over the last five years. Event includes children’s events, food, and live music by Jeff Hix and the Heretix, Tammy Allen and more. 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Hillcrest East Subdivision in Austell, Ga., 30168. www.nwmetroatlantahabitat.org.

HOUSE OF DIEHL'S STYLE WARS
Fashion competition combines elements of a rap battle with a runway show, with designers creating styles live in front of an audience. Dallas Austin and Atlanta Journal-Constitution writer Nedra Rhone are the scheduled judges. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at Opera. www.houseofdiehl.com/stylewars.

IRANIAN FILM TODAY
The High Museum of Art’s 12th annual Iranian film festival continues with screenings of “Loose Rope” on Friday, Nov. 13 and  “Tinar” on Saturday, Nov. 14. New films screened each Friday and Saturday through Nov. 21 in the Richard H. Rich Theatre. Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for the public. 404-733-4570. www.high.org.

NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE
Atlanta’s award-winning, nationally recognized haunted house attraction runs through Nov. 14—so you can have the bejesus scared out of you on Friday the 13th. For directions and other information, visit www.fearworld.com.

TACC'S ART FOR THE SOUL
Visit an artist market featuring jewelry, blown glass, ceramics and more from local artists, to benefit the Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke’s. Event also includes a silent auction. Nov. 12-13 in the Parish Hall at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in the Parish Hall. 404-876-6266. www.trainingandcounselingcenter.org.

YES YOU CAN FOUNDATION KICK OFF PARTY
Fundraiser for Yes You Can, founded by Dan Gardner, winner of the “Today Show” American Idol Superstar singing competition. Proceeds go to the foundation’s outreach, music and scholarship programs. Suchita Vadlamani of “Good Day Atlanta” is the evening’s MC. Tickets are $25-$30. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at Kai Lin Art Gallery. www.yesyoucanfoundation.org.

Theater, Dance, Music and Opera  

ANOTHER SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT LOEHMANN'S
The new comedy from the award-winning playwrights of "Peachtree Battle." Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 20 at Ansley Park Playhouse. Tickets are $26. 404-875-1193. www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com.

AUTOMATIC THEATER
Improv troupe composed of actors, filmmakers, writers and puppeteers fields audience suggestions in a “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” short-form improv format. Tickets are $7. 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Relapse Theatre. 404-394-9115. www.relapsetheatre.com. 

JACKPIE THEATER WORKSHOP
Long-form improv comedy shows every Saturday at 8 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. at 380 14th St. NW. Tickets are $7. BYOB. www.jackpie.com. 

JEFFREY BROUSSARD & THE CREOLE COWBOYS
The Louisiana-based zydeco band performs. Authentic Cajun food and cash bar. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Knights of Columbus Post 660, 2620 Buford Highway NE. Admission is $17, and $8 for students. 404-825-9768. www.aczadance.org.

PEACHTREE BATTLE
The hit comedy returns to Atlanta for a limited engagement. Through Nov. 29 at Ansley Park Playhouse. Tickets are$26-$35. For reservations, call 404-875-1193 or visit www.ansleyplayhouse.com.

VAN GOGH: BRUSH WITH GENIUS
The Fernbank Museum’s newest IMAX film invites audiences to relive Vincent Van Gogh's life journey through his letters and visit the landscapes that inspired him. Through Dec. 31. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.

VILLAGE THEATRE
Atlanta’s newest comedy troupe performs long and short-form improv, and offers improv workshops. Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre. 404-688-8856. www.villagecomedy.com. 

WHOLE WORLD THEATRE
Atlanta’s premier improv institution offers New Beginners improv classes for all ages throughout the year. For more information, contact Lauren at 404-545-5603 or Lauren@wholeworldtheatre.com.

Exhibitions and Gallery Shows 

BODIES . . . THE EXHIBITION
This controversial exhibit features 15 meticulously preserved whole-body and more than 250 partial-body specimens, providing a unique understanding of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory and other systems that exist beneath the skin. Through Jan. 3, 2010, at the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station. 866-866-8265. www.bodiestickets.com. 

DIALOG IN THE DARK
Visitors are escorted through galleries in total darkness, relying on blind and visually impaired guides, for a glimpse of the day-to-day life and survival skills of the blind. Through Jan. 3, 2010, at the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station. Tickets must be purchased beforehand. www.dialogtickets.com. 

LEONARDO DA VINCI: HAND OF THE GENIUS
This exhibit boasts approximately 50 works by the artist and inventor, including more than 20 sketches and studies, some of them making their U.S. debut. Through Feb. 21, 2010 at the High Museum of Art. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.

MOORE IN AMERICA
Exhibit featuring 20 major works from Henry Moore, recognized as one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. Through Dec. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. 404-876-5859. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

MY FAVORITE THINGS
New exhibition showcasing a collection of staffers’ favorite items from the Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s permanent collection. Through Feb. 1, 2010 at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 404-929-6400. www.fernbankmuseum.org.