Atlanta Arts Theatre Comedy

April Fools Industry Night
Tue, Apr 01 - This show is going to blow your mind! The comics are so funny we had to harass them into coming. Usually we just have our host point around the show room and say, "You, you�re next." For April Fools come out and see Brad Binkley, Jon Williams, Connor Barrett, April Watson, Keenan Burton, and the hilarious LANDRY. Hosted by Matthew Wolff.

"'Fine Excess': A Three-Day Celebration of Poetry at Emory University"

Wed, Apr 02 - Readings and interviews with some of the finest U.S. poets. Dana Gioia, poet and Chairman, Natl. Endowment for the Arts, opens. Poets include Morri Creech, Erica Dawson, Jeff Harrison, Joseph Harrison, J.D. McClatchy, Eric McHenry, Mary Jo Salter, W. D. Snodgrass, Mark Strand, Deborah Warren, Clive Watkins, Richard Wilbur and Greg Williamson. Free and open to public. Registration required.

Karim Rashid: From 15 Minutes Into the Future
Thu, Apr 03 - Lecture and opening reception for Karim Rashid exhibition, From 15 Minutes Into the Future! At the Rich Auditorium & ACA Gallery of SCAD at the Woodruff Arts Center. Free & open to the public!

City of Ink Presents: The Hesko Art Show
Fri, Apr 04 - City Of Ink Art Show features artwork from one of Atlanta�s known unknowns� Waye Hesk. Opening recetion will be Friday April 4, 2008 from 9pm to 12am.

On The Fly
Sat, Apr 05 - Fly-By Theatre's spontaneous and eclectic improv show combining theater and dance. Ever heard salt and pepper talk or watched someone make up a dance based on five words? Performers are Spelman & Morehouse students along with professional actors and dancers

Silk Restaurant's Theatre Night
Sun, Apr 06 - Theatre Night offers a carefully selected three-course dinner at Silk (featuring choice of soup of the day or spring mix salad, choice of appetizer and choice of entr�e) and an orchestra seat to the Alliance Theatre�s production of Doubt, winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and four 2005 Tony Awards (including Best Play).

Violette L. Reid Book Release Party at Vino Libro
Sun, Apr 06 - Author Violette L. Reid will release her book "The First Chronicle of Zayashariya: Out of Night" at Vino Libro. Books will be on hand for sale and signing.

Emory Percussion Ensemble and Student Chamber Music
Tue, Apr 08 - Emory Percussion Ensemble and Student Chamber Music, Apr. 8, 8 p.m., free, Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu.

Emory Wind Ensemble
Fri, Apr 11 - Emory Wind Ensemble, Scott Stewart, director, Apr. 11, 8 p.m., free, Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu. This ensemble performs traditional and recent works for wind band.

Barenaked Voices: Fifth Annual Emory Student A Cappella Celebration
Sat, Apr 12 - �Barenaked Voices: Fifth Annual Emory Student A Cappella Celebration,� Eric Nelson, host, Apr. 12, 8 p.m., donations accepted at the door (proceeds benefit Emory University Student Counseling Center)

Godspell
Wed, Apr 16 - This Off-Broadway smash-hit marries the Christian tradition of Biblical scripture with the grand tradition of musical theater. John-Michael Tebelak's moving script and Stephen Schwartz's sparkling lyrics share the "Good News" of tolerance, kindness and hope through such exhilarating songs as "Day By Day" and "All Good Gifts."

Oh What a Lovely War, created by Theatre Workshop

Thu, Apr 17 - �Oh What a Lovely War,� created by Theatre Workshop, Charles Chilton, Gerry Raffles and Members of the Original Cast, directed at Emory by Donald McManus. April 17-19 and Apr. 23-26 at 7 p.m., and matinees on Apr. 20 and Apr. 27 at 2 p.m. The Apr. 23, 7 p.m. performance is Pay-What-You-Can at The Door Night, Mary Gray Munroe Theater, Dobbs Univ. Center, 605 Asbury Circle, 30322, public $18;

Emory Symphony Orchestra and Emory University Chorus
Thu, Apr 17 - Emory Symphony Orchestra and Emory University Chorus, Apr. 17-18, 8 p.m., free, Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu

A Fashion Experience
Sat, Apr 19 - A Fashion show tour with a purpose. Live performances, Top Designers, Breast Cancer Awareness Shuz for Africa Shoe Drive Shu Stylz College Scholarship Award. Hottest Heels Contest. Best Dressed Male Contest.

Andy Palacio and the Garifuna Collective
Sat, Apr 19 - The story of Andy Palacio and the Garifuna Collective traces its roots to the early 1980s. Performing music from W�tina, a stunning new album featuring an all-star, multigenerational lineup of Garifuna musicians from Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Coming to the Rialto for the first time, Palacio will be joined by 75-year-old Garifuna legend Paul Nabor.

Oh What a Lovely War, created by Theatre Workshop

Sun, Apr 20 - �Oh What a Lovely War,� created by Theatre Workshop, Charles Chilton, Gerry Raffles and Members of the Original Cast, directed at Emory by Donald McManus. April 17-19 and Apr. 23-26 at 7 p.m., and matinees on Apr. 20 and Apr. 27 at 2 p.m. The Apr. 23, 7 p.m. performance is Pay-What-You-Can at The Door Night, Mary Gray Munroe Theater, Dobbs Univ. Center, 605 Asbury Circle, 30322, public $18

Emory Early Music Ensemble
Sun, Apr 20 - Emory Early Music Ensemble, Jody Miller, director, Apr. 20, 6 p.m., free, Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30322, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu.

Emory Jazz Ensemble
Tue, Apr 22 - Emory Jazz Ensemble, Gary Motley, director, Apr. 22, 8 p.m., free, Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu.

Oh What a Lovely War, created by Theatre Workshop

Wed, Apr 23 - �Oh What a Lovely War,� created by Theatre Workshop, Charles Chilton, Gerry Raffles and Members of the Original Cast, directed at Emory by Donald McManus. April 17-19 and Apr. 23-26 at 7 p.m., and matinees on Apr. 20 and Apr. 27 at 2 p.m. The Apr. 23, 7 p.m. performance is Pay-What-You-Can at The Door Night, Mary Gray Munroe Theater, Dobbs Univ. Center, 605 Asbury Circle, 30322, public $18

Joie de Vivre Artist Market
Thu, Apr 24 - The annual Joie de Vivre Artist Market at Wesleyan School offers fabulous, affordable art that suit every taste. Pick up some art for your home or shop for gifts for friends.

Emory Dance Company Spring Concert
Thu, Apr 24 - Emory Dance Company Spring Concert, April 24-25 at 8 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dance Studio, Schwartz Center, $8 public; patrons under twelve and over 65, professional artists, and Emory students $4. An evening of new works choreographed and performed by Emory dance students.

Emory Concert Choir
Fri, Apr 25 - Emory Concert Choir, Eric Nelson, director, Apr. 25, 8 p.m., free, Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu.

Blood Type: RAGU
Fri, Apr 25 - Fresh from his acclaimed New York run, Metropolis Port Theater Company is proud to welcome Frank Ingrasciotta and his deliciously entertaining one-man show. He brings to life 20-plus characters as he recounts growing up the son of Sicilian immigrants. Be carried away on this humorous ride!

Emory Dance Company Spring Concert
Sat, Apr 26 - Emory Dance Company Spring Concert, April 24-25 at 8 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dance Studio, Schwartz Center, $8 public; patrons under twelve and over 65, professional artists, and Emory students $4. An evening of new works choreographed and performed by Emory dance students.

Emory Guitar Ensemble
Sat, Apr 26 - Emory Guitar Ensemble, Brian Luckett, director, Apr. 26, 8 p.m., free, Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Rd., Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu. This ensemble performs a variety of music for guitar quartets, trios and duos, and for solo guitar.

Emory Dance Company Spring Concert
Sat, Apr 26 - Emory Dance Company Spring Concert, April 24-25 at 8 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dance Studio, Schwartz Center, $8 public; patrons under twelve and over 65, professional artists, and Emory students $4. An evening of new works choreographed and performed by Emory dance students.

�Oh What a Lovely War,� created by Theatre Workshop

Sun, Apr 27 - �Oh What a Lovely War,� created by Theatre Workshop, Charles Chilton, Gerry Raffles and Members of the Original Cast, directed at Emory by Donald McManus. April 17-19 and Apr. 23-26 at 7 p.m., and matinees on Apr. 20 and Apr. 27 at 2 p.m. The Apr. 23, 7 p.m. performance is Pay-What-You-Can at The Door Night, Mary Gray Munroe Theater, Dobbs Univ. Center, 605 Asbury Circle, 30322, public $18

Fieldwork Showcase
Sun, May 04 - Fieldwork Showcase, May 4, 5 p.m., $7 (tickets only available at door), Dance Studio, Schwartz Center. Fieldwork showcases new works created by community artists in various disciplines. Co-sponsored by Several Dancers Core.

Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra

Wed, May 07 - Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra, Richard Prior, conductor, May 7, 8 p.m., free, Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu. As featured on Atlanta�s local news, the 90-member youth orchestra is comprised of exceptionally talented young musicians from more than 40 high schools in the metro Atlanta area.

Singles Mediterranean Food and Wine Cruise
Fri, May 09 - Culinary Theme Cruise! A trip through the world's cuisines, discovering innumerable acclaimed wines and local food traditions. Tastings, discussions, cooking courses dining etiquette, flower composition and suggestions await you, to help you learn the wonderful Italian art of hospitality.

Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony
Fri, May 09 - Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, Scott Stewart, director, May 9, 8 p.m., Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu. Led by Emory's director of wind studies Scott Stewart, the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony is the premier youth wind symphony for high school youth in the Atlanta area.

On The Fly
Sat, May 10 - Fly-By Theatre's spontaneous and eclectic improv show combining theater and dance. Ever heard salt and pepper talk or watched someone make up a dance based on five words? Performers are Spelman & Morehouse students along with professional actors and dancers

Three Generations of Fonda Filmmaking
Mon, May 12 - A first for Hollywood, a first for the Fonda family and certainly a first for Atlanta, The Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (G-CAPP), is proud to announce its 13th Annual fundraising event, �Three Generations of Fonda Filmmaking.� On May 12, 2008, for one night only, one stage will hold Jane Fonda, Peter Fonda, Bridget Fonda and Troy Garity.

Spa & Well Being Singles Cruise to Denmark, Germany & Norway
Sat, May 17 - Vacation means regeneration, well-being and relaxation. You will learn the magical techniques of massage and aromatherapy - just some of the fitness and beauty treatments provided by the expert hands of our exclusive Bali masseuses.

MondoHomo Dirty South
Fri, May 23 - MondoHomo Dirty South 2008 is the largest queer arts & music festival in the Southeast, with 4 days of bands, hiphop, performance, art and free all-ages picnic & carnival.

"Gossip" Fashion Show at the Freight Room
Thu, May 29 - Gossip will be the fashion event of the year; it will keep socialites talking until the next event. Gossip will be the first theoretical fashion event ever. It will not only show the latest trends hitting the runway, but intern it will unveil a story of being in true love with FASHION. We will host a V.I.P hour before event for guest to mix and mingle.

Atlanta Arts Festival
Fri, Sep 12 - This professionally-juried fine arts event will once again fill Piedmont Park with color and life. Entrance is free, but visual virtuosos and art-craving connoisseurs should buy a ticket to the Friday Night Sneak Preview to mingle with participating artists and get a head start on discovering that perfect find. Fri: 4pm-8pm Sat: 10am-7pm Sun: 10am-6pm

Halloween in Romania Dracula Castle Singles Tour
Tue, Oct 28 - A Splendid Halloween Tour. Romance will definitely be in the air on this Tour!