Sunday, July 27, 2008
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Arts & Entertainment Events

This week's Atlanta fine arts calendar

Festivals and Happenings

2008 NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL
Twentieth annual celebration of black music, film, theater, art and culture. Through July 27. For more information, including a full schedule of events, appearances and locations, visit www.nbaf.org.

EOIN COLFER
The creator of the acclaimed “Artemis Fowl” young adults book series performs a one-man show, “Fairies, Fiends, and Flatulence,” followed by a signing of his latest Artemis Fowl novel, “The Time Paradox.” 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at the Decatur Library. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.

GEORGIA PEACE AND JUSTICE COALITION BENEFIT CONCERT
Athens bands Hope for agoldensummer and Hola Halo are among the acts performing at this fundraiser. 8 p.m. Friday Aug. 1 at Wonderroot Community Arts Center, 982 Memorial Drive SE. For more information, call 404-414-5521 or e-mail cobbpeace@comcast.net.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR SHIE & HENSE PRESENT: NEW WORKS
The Ballroom Lounge at the Highland Inn hosts this kickoff event in celebration of a new exhibit of works on paper, canvas and wood by the acclaimed art duo. Music by DJ Drop D and a special DJ set by Noot d’ Noot. 7:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 2. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com.

RIVERMONT SQUARE FESTIVAL
Enjoy music, dance, improv comedy, games, a Moonwalk and more. Rivermont Square merchants will participate with special events, discounts, drawings and prizes. Sponsored by the Atlanta Workshop Players and the Dancer’s Studio. Rivermont Square is located at 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 111 in Alpharetta. For more information, call 770-998-8111 or visit www.atlantaworkshopplayers.com.

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN
The Grammy-winning Christian musician, who boasts more than 40 No. 1 hits and 10 million albums sold, performs as part of the Atlanta Braves’ post-game concert series. Jonny Diaz also performs. Fans must have a Braves game ticket and concert ticket to attend. The concert follows the Braves’ 3:55 p.m. game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Turner Field. For tickets and other information, call 404-577-9100 or visit www.braves.com/chapman.

Theater, Dance, Music and Opera

ANITRA HOLLEY & HANK BARBEE
The duo performs live acoustic music. 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday on the patio at Aiko in Buckhead. 404-869-4800. www.aikoatlanta.com.

AS YOU LIKE IT
A new take on the classic Shakespeare comedy. Georgia Shakespeare sets the play against the backdrop of the “Summer of Love.” Tickets range from $15-$40. Through Aug. 1 at the Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University. 404-264-0020. www.gashakespeare.org.

COUCH PARTY
This weekly improv event takes place every Thursday night at the Laughing Skull Lounge at the Vortex on Peachtree Street. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the laughs start at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. 404-875-1667. www.thevortexbarandgrill.com.

EDNALDO QUEIROZ
The acclaimed gypsy flamenco guitarist performs. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Olde Mill Steakhouse at 2960 Cobb Parkway, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 770-952-6042. www.oldemillsteakhouse.com.

JAZZ JOURNEYS
Series showcasing variety of jazz artists. 7 p.m. Friday nights through December in the atrium of the Georgia Aquarium. Tickets are $19.50-$26, or free with purchase of a Friday general admission. Free for annual pass members. www.georgiaaquarium.org.

ORGANIZED TIME
The local Hammond B-3 organ jazz combo, featuring vocalist Kayla Taylor, performs. 8 p.m.-midnight every Thursday at the Catch & Blue Olive Lounge at 4665 Lower Roswell Road in Marietta. Admission is free. www.catchseafoodrestaurant.com.

SKETCH WORLD
The latest from Sketchworks, Atlanta’s premier sketch comedy troupe. Aug. 1-23 at Sketchworks Theatre. Opening weekend tickets are $10; tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the door the rest of the run. 404-499-8181. www.sketchworkscomedy.com.

SUNDAY IMPROV SUNDAY
Check out funny stuff from Highland Project Company and Freeze Dried Monkey at this weekly event. 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the 10 High. Admission is $5. www.freezedriedmonkey.com.

WHOLE WORLD THEATRE
The improv group presents a variety of shows each week. Ladies Night takes place at 8 p.m. Thursday, with free admission for women between 7 and 7:30 p.m. Regular tickets are $16. The MainStage Improv Show starts at 10:30 p.m. Friday and at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $21. On Sunday, the “All You Can Eat Comedy” show features local and up-and-coming comedians. Tickets are $8. 404-817-7529. www.wholeworldtheatre.com.

Family

ENDS OF THE EARTH: FROM POLAR BEARS TO PENGUINS
This Fernbank Museum of Natural History exhibit uses hands-on interactives and dioramas to investigate the Earth’s two poles, the Arctic and Antarctic. Runs through Jan. 2, 2009. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.

UNDER THE BIG TOP: YOU’RE THE RINGMASTER
Circus-themed, interactive exhibit teaches children the important role they play in keeping their bodies strong and healthy. Through Sept. 14 at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. 404-659-5437. www.imagineit-cma.org.

Exhibitions and Gallery Shows

THE LOUVRE AND THE ANCIENT WORLD
More 70 works from the cultures of Greece, Rome and Egypt, through Sept. 7, 2008 at the High Museum of Art. “Street Life: American Photographs from the 1960s and ’70s” continues through Aug. 20. “Houdon at the Louvre: Masters of Enlightenment,” featuring portraiture by Jean-Antoine Houdon, continues through Sept. 7. “Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement” and “After 1968: Contemporary Artists and the Civil Rights Legacy” continue through Oct. 5. Admission is $18. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.

NUBIAN DREAMS: IMAGES OF THE SUDAN
Exhibition of work by New York Times photographer Chester Higgins, who documents the spiritual and architectural remains of ancient Nubian civilizations, held in the Schatten Gallery of Emory’s Robert W. Woodruff Library. Through Aug. 15. Free admission. Emory’s Carlos Museum features a sister exhibition of ancient Nubian artifacts, “Lost Treasures of the Nile: Nubian Treasures from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,” through Aug. 30. Admission is $7. For more information, visit www.emory.edu.

Books and Talks

DOUG CRANDELL
The author discusses his new novel, “Hairdos of the Mildly Depressed.” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at Wordsmiths Books. 404-378-7166. www.wordsmithsbooks.com.

KAREN TRAVISS
The science fiction author, a former TV and newspaper journalist, discusses her novelization of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 at Wordsmiths Books. 404-378-7166. www.wordsmithsbooks.com.

RICHARD DOSTER
The author discusses his new book “Safe at Home,” a blend of baseball, history and fiction. 7:15 p.m. Monday, July 28 at the Decatur Library. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.