Atlanta Events - Atlanta Arts/Theatre/Comedy

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That Kid's Got Talent
Sat, Nov 07 - Kids get to come show off their talent to agents from the film, print, commercial, and theatre industries! GET DISCOVERED BY AGENTS! That Kid's Got Talent is a free open Audition on November 7, 2009.

Art Papers Live! with Trevor Paglen

Wed, Nov 11 - Art Papers Live! welcomes Trevor Paglen, an artist, writer, and experimental geographer whose work deliberately blurs lines between social science, contemporary art, journalism, & other disciplines. His exhibits have appeared nationally & internationally, work has been featured in prominent magazines around the world. Author of three books & has appeared on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report.

Lunchtime in the Studio

Thu, Nov 12 - Join Several Dancers Core for the second "Lunchtime in the Studio" in the series' 10th season. CORE Performance Company, Several Dancers Core's professional touring contemporary dance company, shows some of artistic director Sue Schroeder's newest work, "The Point." Discussion of the performance will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Lunch is provided to the first forty guests.

Several Dancers Core Salon
Thu, Nov 12 - Several Dancers Core and CORE Performance Company present the first in a series of Salons showing the development of artistic director Sue Schroeder's newest work, "The Point", in an informal atmosphere inviting discussion and dialogue. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.

Astolfi Art - Open House
Thu, Nov 12 - Astolfi Art represents a wide range of artists, inventories a large collection of works, develops artistic projects in Atlanta and consults for individual collectors as well as institutions. Open House featuring the works of Atlanta artists Todd Murphy, Felice Sharp and John Folsom.

Curator Talk II
Thu, Nov 12 - Artistic Director Stuart Horodner leads a tour of the current exhibitions, focusing on issues of process and presentation.

Women, Chocolate and the Arts
Thu, Nov 12 - Women, Chocolate and the Arts -- Annual Fundraiser, Chocolate Buffet and Artist Market benefiting Mary and Martha's Place,a non-denominational spirituality and resource center in the Atlanta area for women.

Netherworld Haunted House
Fri, Nov 13 - Netherworld is a self-guided, dark attraction filled with terrifying live actors, amazing special effects and incredible monsters. Celebrating its milestone 13th Anniversary this year, this intense, cutting edge, multi-story, multi-themed haunted attraction is widely considered to be one of the best Haunted Houses in the nation, full of chilling detail and unbelievable scares!

Do Sinners Have A Soul? A Spoken Word Stage Play
Sat, Nov 14 - Written, directed and produced by Theresa "Outspoken" Mayo and co-directed by Tiffany Wade, This is not a Gospel Play! It is a gritty, melodic depiction of the soul of a neighborhood and the people who reside within it.

"Oh So Fail" New Work by Alex Kvares
Sat, Nov 14 - Alex's latest body of work The small, stitch-like, multicolored marks that make up the composition of his drawings "references the new-craft, new-psychedelic aesthetic" while the images themselves function as cautionary memorials to places and people connected to collapsed ideals, dilapidated utopias and various ruined promises."

A Sunday Afternoon At Loehmann's
Sun, Nov 15 - Let's share some laughs on this "Sunday Afternoon at Loehmann's" by Award winning writers John Gibson and Anthony Morris. For single professionals 40+ Must be reserved and paid in advance with Atlanta's Upscale Singles.

Minnie Fox's Confession
Sun, Nov 15 - Written by Bigg Hank and Elaine HIcks, Minnie Fox's Confession is a musical drama / love story. Based on a true story, Minnie Fox's adulterated search for the love and comfort of a companion gets her caught up in a drastic love triangle.

Feed Your Senses
Wed, Nov 18 - Join your downtown friends for the Lunchtime Learning Performing Arts Series held monthly at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University. The program features a different artist or speaker each month providing a casual and fun insider's look at their craft. Bring your lunch or box lunches will be available for $5.

Avant Garden + Tweets
Thu, Nov 19 - The Contemporary and The Atlanta Film Festival join forces for a monthly social event. Featured: a panel discussion examining the question of who validates art and culture now. Whose opinions matters and where do you find them - in print, on blogs, as tweets?

Impact Clash V: The Revenge
Sat, Nov 21 - Do you have what it takes to win an Iron Fist tournament? Find out this November 21st, when Impact Clash hosts the South's first major Tekken 6 (PS3) tournament. As well as hosting other tournaments for Street Fighter IV (PS3) , Marvel v. Capcom 2 (Dreamcast) , Blazblue (PS3), Super Smash Brawl (Wii), King of Fighters 12 (PS3), and Soul Calibur (PS3).

Family Day + Fundreds
Sat, Nov 21 - Bring the kids to participate in artist Mel Chin's Fundred Dollar Bill Project, and help support Operation Paydirt's solution to lead-related pollution in New Orleans.

Cocktails for a Cure
Sat, Nov 21 - Fund-raising event benefiting The Susan G. Komen Foundation. Includes Live Entertainment, DJ & Dancing,Mini-Fashion Show and a live auction. Ticket includes finger foods and a cocktail gift.

First Thursday Downtown Arts Walk
Thu, Dec 03 - Come join us on the First Thursday of each month on a self-guided tour and experience the magnificent art being featured at various venues in historic Downtown Atlanta.

A Tale of Two Cities
Fri, Dec 04 - Alan Avery Art Company will hold a reception for A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition featuring the work of Bryce Hammond and newly signed artist, Maxx Morgan. The reception will be from 6 until 10 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009.

"Amahl and the Night Visitor" Composed and Written by Gian Carlo Menotti
Sun, Dec 13 - Haunting and vivid musical interpretations capture the humble life of a crippled child and his impoverished mother and describe one mesmerizing evening when traveling magi fromt he East mysteriously seek rest with them; this is a co-production with Georgia State University School of Music. Recommended for all ages. Adult tickets $25; $15 student tickets available. Call 678.528.1500.

Feed Your Senses
Wed, Dec 16 - Join your downtown friends for the Lunchtime Learning Performing Arts Series held monthly at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University. The program features a different artist or speaker each month providing a casual and fun insider's look at their craft. Bring your lunch or box lunches will be available for $5.

ASO Performs Atlanta Jewish Film Scores

Mon, Jan 04 - In a first-ever collaboration, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will partner with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to bring some of the most beloved Jewish film scores to life for a one-time-only concert on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at 8 p.m., at Atlanta Symphony Hall. The AJFF Gala Concert kicks off the 10th Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, which runs Jan. 13-24,2010. Visit www.ajff.org for more.

10th Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Wed, Jan 13 - The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The festival showcases an international selection of films that explore life, culture and history with a Jewish twist.

"Brownie Points" written by Janece Shaffer
Wed, Feb 03 - This new comic-drama by the popular Atlanta playwright masterfully mirrors modern families and society through the multi-cultural mayhem of a girls' club camp-out in the north Georgia mountains. Recommended for ages 12 and up, for adult language. February 3 - 28, 2010. Weds. - Sats. at 7:30 pm; Suns. at 2:30 pm; Sat. Matinees on Feb. 13 & 27 at 2:30 pm. $35. Call 678.528.1500.

Atlanta's Only Official Red Carpet Event:Oscar Night America-Atlanta
Sun, Mar 07 - While sponsors are invited to a seated dinner prior to the live telecast, both individual ticket holders and sponsors will enjoy the many festivities of the viewing party. While watching the year's best in film accept their awards, guests can take a spin on the dance floor or chat over cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dessert.

"The Sunset Limited" A Novel in Dramatic Form Written by Cormac McCarthy

Wed, Mar 17 - A startling encounter on a New York subway platform leads two strangers to a dilapidated tenement where a life or death decision begs the existential question: is there light at the end of the tunnel? Recommended for ages 16 and up, for adult themes and language. March 17 -April 11, 2010. Weds. - Sats. at 7:30 pm; Suns. at 2:30 pm; Sat. Matinees on March 27 & April 10 at 2:30 pm. Call 678.528.1500

"Blues in the Night" A Musical Revue conceived and originally directed by Sheldon Epps
Wed, Apr 28 - Tony-nominated, this scorching compilation of full-out blues songs interweaves stories of life and love through the unrivalled tunes and lyrics of Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen and more. Recommended for ages 16 and up, for adult themes and language. Weds. - Sats. at 7:30 pm; Suns. at 2:30 pm; Sat. Matinees on May 8 & 22 at 2:30 pm. $35. Call 678.528.1500.

ASO: SuperPOPS Bravo Broadway Rocks!
Thu, Sep 09 - On Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 at 8 p.m., the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents SuperPOPS Bravo Broadway Rocks!his lively performance will feature selections from modern favorite Broadway blockbusters including Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Rent, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Dreamgirls and more.

Daddy Diaries with Rick Najera
Fri, Oct 22 - As part of the celebration for the Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on September 15, 2009, Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association will host their Second Annual Hispanic Heritage event featuring Rick Najera's latest play "Daddy Diaries."