Sunday, March 29, 2009
"SP List"

SPecial Events

This week's 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. Through March 29 at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross. 770-279-9899. www.northatlantatradecenter.com.

FOOLS GOLD
Event showcasing artwork by Bethany Marchman, Charlie Owens and Davey Wong. Special performances by East Ponce Soul Faction and Guerilla Aerials. Tickets are $5 after 9 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. Friday, April 3 at the Alcove Contemporary Arts Gallery. 404-663-0159. www.alcovearts.com.

NORTHLAKE TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Become the person your resume thinks you are. Improve your public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment. Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at MetroBrokers GMAC Real Estate in the Northlake Festival Shopping Center. For directions or other info, call 678-858-0963.

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

Theater, Dance, Music and Opera

THE ATLANTA PASSION PLAY 
Annual musical exploring the life of Jesus Christ. March 29 and April 3-5 at the Atlanta Civic Center. For more information, visit www.atlantapassionplay.org.

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.

DEKALB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The ensemble performs Pitor Tchaikovsky's "Piano Concerto No. 1," featuring pianist Evgeny Rivkin. Program also includes the “Russian Easter Overture” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, “Berceuse & Finale” from Igor Stravinsky’s “Firebird,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Andante Cantabile.” 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 in the Marvin Cole Auditorium at Georgia Perimeter College. For ticket information, call 678-891-3565 or visit www.dekalbsymphony.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 LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT
Humorous and thoughtful courtroom drama with mature themes. Tickets are $10. April 3-5 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road. For showtimes and other information, call 770-394-0675 or visit www.dunwoodyumc.org.

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.

PLATINUM EDITION PINOCCHIO PUPPET
One-of-a-kind, hand-crafted puppet created by master puppeteer Bob Baker in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Disney’s classic film “Pinocchio.” On display through May 19 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.

Books and Talks

LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON
The author discusses her newest Young Adult novel, “Wintergirls.” 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.

NIGHT OF THE RECLUSE AUTHORS
“Meet” famously private writers J.D. Salinger, Thomas Pynchon, Cormac McCarthy and Philip Roth. 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.

PATTI DIGH
The author and blogger discusses and reads from her new book, “Life is a Verb.” 7:15 p.m. Monday, March 30 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.