Sunday, March 22, 2009
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This week's Atatna arts and entertainment calendar

Festivals and Happenings

ATLANTA’S BOATING, RV, HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW
Wide assortment of indoor and outdoor vendors representing boat and RV dealers, as well as home décor, home improvement and lifestyle exhibitors offering the best prices of the season. March 27-29 at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross. 770-279-9899. www.northatlantatradecenter.com.

BLOOD, SWEAT AND FISHNET   
Atlanta Rollergirls double-header with the Denim Demons facing the Sake Tuyas and the Rumble B’s opposing the visiting Jacksonville Rollergirls. Tickets are $12 per bout or $20 for both. 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at the Yaraab Shrine Center Auditorium. www.atlantarollergirls.com.

CHEERS!
Prevent Blindness Georgia hosts an evening of bowling to “strikeout blindness.” Unlimited bowling for groups of four or more with sign-ups (bowling shoes included). Appetizers and a complimentary beer, wine or signature drink included with ticket, which is $30 per person or $50 per couple. All proceeds benefit PBGA’s children’s vision screening program. 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Ten Pin Alley in Atlantic Station. For more information, call 404-266-2020 or visit www.pbga.org.

POKER NIGHT
Every Tuesday at Engine 11 Firehouse Tavern. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. 404-873-3473. www.engine11atl.com.

URBAN COUTURE: REMIXED
Fashion show featuring works by senior designers in Grady High School’s fashion program. E. Vincent Martinez and former 99X program director and morning-show host Leslie Fram host the event, with catering by JCT Kitchen. Jewelry is courtesy of Firfer Designs. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Studio 1*5*0*. For more information, call 404-815-7470 or e-mail rsvp@urbancouture.org.

WREKTACULAR
Concert celebrating the 41st birthday of student-operated Georgia Tech radio station WREK (91.1 FM), featuring Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck, i-TEGRiTY, Lesbian Afternoon and Misfortune 500. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at the Drunken Unicorn at MJQ Concourse. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.

Theater, Dance, Music and Opera

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.

CELEBRATE ARTISTIC GENIUS
The Michael O’Neal Singers perform Mozart’s “Requiem.” Tickets are $22 for adults, $17 for students and seniors. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd. in Historic Roswell. For tickets: 770-594-7974 or www.mosingers.com. For directions: www.rumc.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.

THE PHANTOM LIMB
The Haverty Marionettes perform this play tracing the life of Mr. Albert Fish, the convicted killer known as the “Brooklyn Werewolf” through puppetry, dance, music and disconcerting visual effects. For ages 16-up. Through April 5 at 7 Stages. 404-523-7647. www.7stages.org.

VILLAGE THEATRE
Atlanta’s newest comedy troupe performs comedy in all its forms, including long and short-form improv, sketch and stand-up comedy. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 at the Village Theatre, 486 Decatur St., Suite 10, at the corner of Decatur and Boulevard. 404-688-8856. www.villagecomedy.com.

WHOLE WORLD THEATRE
 The improv group presents a variety of shows each week. 404-817-7529. www.wholeworldtheatre.com.

Family

THE AMAZING CASTLE
Kids are transported to a whimsical medieval setting and become blacksmiths, jesters, chefs, gardeners, carpenters and even princes and princesses in this exhibit that teaches the important role each member plays in a thriving community. Through May 26 at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. 404-659-5437. www.imagineit-cma.org.

JIM HENSON: WONDERS FROM HIS WORKSHOP
Exhibit highlighting the performance and design contributions Jim Henson and his collaborators have made to the world of puppetry, including the technological advances behind “Fraggle Rock,” “Labyrinth” and others. Through Sept. 13 in the Love Family Atrium at the Center for Puppetry Arts. 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org.

WEATHER ROCKS
Original musical filled with cool facts about rain, snow, twisters, sunshine and more. Through March 29 at the Center for Puppetry Arts. 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org.

Exhibitions and Gallery Shows

BODIES . . . THE EXHIBITION
The controversial exhibit featuring 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
In this groundbreaking exhibition, making its U.S. debut, 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 blind people. Through Jan. 3, 2010, at the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station. Tickets must be purchased beforehand. www.dialogtickets.com.

THE FIRST EMPEROR: CHINA’S TERRACOTTA ARMY
More than 100 works from the ongoing excavation of the tomb of Ying Zheng, including life-size terracotta warriors intended to protect him in the afterlife. Through April 19 at the High Museum of Art. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.

LOUVRE ATLANTA: THE LOUVRE AND THE MASTERPIECE
This exhibit explores how the definition of a “masterpiece” has changed over time, featuring 91 works of art from all eight of the Musée du Louvre’s collection areas, spanning 4,000 years. Through Sept. 6 at the High Museum of Art. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.

TITANIC AQUATIC
Authentic artifacts from the famed wreck and interactive experiences bring the Titanic to life. Through Sept. 7 at the Georgia Aquarium. www.georgiaaquarium.org.

TUTANKHAMUN THE GOLDEN KING AND THE GREAT PHARAOHS
North American debut of this exhibit featuring 50 objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun, as well as 80 artifacts highlighting other significant rulers of ancient Egypt. Through May 25 at the Atlanta Civic Center. 404-249-6400. www.atlantaciviccenter.com.