Sunday, August 24, 2008
"SP List"
SPecial events
This week in local arts and entertainment events
Festivals and Happenings
A SHOP & SPA AFFAIR
An afternoon of fabulous shopping, spa services, cocktails and promotional giveaways. Proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation’s Georgia chapter. Bath and beauty, accessories, travel, clothing and women’s services. Hosted by Spa Parties Atlanta and Sobbshop.com. 3 p.m. Sunday Aug. 24 at No Mas! Cantina and Hacienda. Tickets $12 at the door, $10 in advance at www.shopandspaaffair.com.
GRANT PARK SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL
Sixth annual event features a 5k run, an artist market, a children’s fun center, live music and Corks & Forks, “a fine food and wine event.” Aug. 30-31 in historic Grant Park. For tickets and other information, visit www.summershade.org.
MIDTOWN RESTAURANT WEEK
Enjoy $25 three-course prix fixe dinners at several of the city’s best restaurants, including Allegro, Dolce, Ecco, Lobby at Twelve, Oceanaire, Steel, Taurus, the Melting Pot and more. Aug. 23-30. For a full list, visit www.atlrestaurantweel.com.
SMYRNA HOPS AND BARLEY BEER TASTING
Sample hundreds of local, domestic and imported beers. This year’s fifth annual event includes limited wine-tasting tables, food and music. Entry includes a commemorative 7 oz. tasting glass. No strollers, backpacks or coolers. 21 and over only. 1 p.m. Saturday Aug. 30 at Smyrna Market Village. www.smyrnabeertasting.com.
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.
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.
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
Jasmine Guy (“A Different World”) directs this production of the acclaimed show. Through Sept. 7 at the 14th Street Playhouse. For tickets and other information, visit www.ikamproductions.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.
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. “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.
MELANIE STEVENS
The artist presents an exhibit of mixed media works. Through Sept. 9 at Urban Grind Café. 404-724-0605. www.melaniestevensart.com.
TITANIC AQUATIC
Authentic artifacts from the famed wreck and interactive experiences bring the Titanic to life. Through Spring 2009 at the Georgia Aquarium. www.georgiaaquarium.org.
Miscellaneous
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
The Aspect Foundation is recruiting host families for its academic year Foreign Student Exchange Program. Students arriving daily. Host families must live in the North Atlanta High School and Grady High School areas of Atlanta. Please call Bonni at 678-754-4812.
Upcoming
BEER AND WHISKEY FEST
Fourth annual event includes a cash bar featuring beer, whiskey and Irish Car Bombs; Wild West Barbecue; a charity whiskey tasting; and music from tribute bands Van Heineken (Van Halen), M.E.R.M.E.R. (R.E.M.), Desire (U2) and Talk Journey to Me (Journey and Poison). Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the gate; proceeds benefit PAWS Atlanta, a no-kill adoption shelter. 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 at Park Tavern. www.beerandwhiskeyfest.com.