Sunday, November 15, 2009
"SP List"

SPecial Events

Atlanta's Arts and Entertainment calendar for the week

Festivals and Happenings

CASINO NIGHT AND AUCTION
Support the Dream Makers Youth Foundation at this black-tie affair. Auction items include classic Michael Jordan memorabilia, Walt Disney World tickets, round-trip airline tickets and more. $20. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Smyrna Community Center. www.dreammakersyouthfoundation.org.

EAST ATLANTA RECORD SHOW
Rummage through LPs, CDs, T-shirts and other music memorabilia. Admission is $3. 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the First Existentialist Congregation, 470 Candler Park Drive.

FLY FISHING CHALLENGE
Gear up for the Gold Rush Cup Challenge at Frog Hollow on the Chestatee River near Dahlonega, Ga. Two-man teams will compete for big prizes. 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. www.goldrushtu.org.

GUEST NIGHT
The Stone Mountain Chorus of Duluth invites all men interesting in singing to come out to the "You Can Sing Too" recruitment drive of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The event is free. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at the Hudgens Center for the Performing Arts in the Gwinnett Complex. 770-978-8053. www.stonemountainchorus.com.

IRANIAN FILM TODAY
The High Museum of Art’s 12th annual Iranian film festival concludes with screenings of “Before the Burial” on Friday, Nov. 20 and “Super Star” on Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Richard H. Rich Theatre. Tickets are $6 for members and $7 for the public. 404-733-4570. www.high.org.

PRIMAL ATLANTA
Taste Network presents the first outdoor gathering where guests can explore fire cooking, meat and the art of butchering. General admission includes wine, beer and meat tastings. There will also be butcher demonstrations, wood-roasted meat demonstrations, grinding demonstrations and more. $55-$100. 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the SweetWater Brewing Company. 404-849-3569. www.artofthebutcher.com.

SHERRI SHEPHERD   
The comedian, actress and co-host of “The View” discusses her new book, “Permission Slips: Every Woman’s Guide to Giving Herself A Break.” 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Decatur Recreation Center, next door to the Decatur Library. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.

Theater, Dance, Music and Opera  

ANOTHER SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT LOEHMANN'S
The new comedy from the award-winning playwrights of "Peachtree Battle." Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 20 at Ansley Park Playhouse. Tickets are $26. 404-875-1193. www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com.

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. 

CAVALIA
Captivating multimedia extravaganza filled with acrobats, aerialists, riders, dancers and more than 60 beautiful horses. Created by Cirque du Soleil co-founder Normand Latourelle, the show also highlights the relationship between man and horse throughout the ages. Tickets range from $34.50 to $189.50. Through Nov. 29 at Atlantic Station. For show times and tickets, visit www.cavalia.net.

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. 

PEACHTREE BATTLE
The hit comedy returns to Atlanta for a limited engagement. Through Nov. 29 at Ansley Park Playhouse. Tickets are$26-$35. For reservations, call 404-875-1193 or visit www.ansleyplayhouse.com.

THE SECOND CITY: PEACH DROP, STOP AND ROLL
The acclaimed Second City comedy troupe returns to Atlanta to skewer local traditions and institutions. Through Dec. 13 on the Hertz Stage at the Alliance Theatre. Tickets are $30-$40. 404-733-5000. www.alliancetheatre.org.

VAN GOGH: BRUSH WITH GENIUS
The Fernbank Museum’s newest IMAX film invites audiences to relive Vincent Van Gogh's life journey through his letters and visit the landscapes that inspired him. Through Dec. 31. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.

VILLAGE THEATRE
Atlanta’s newest comedy troupe performs long and short-form improv, and offers improv workshops. Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre. 404-688-8856. www.villagecomedy.com. 

WHOLE WORLD THEATRE
Atlanta’s premier improv institution offers New Beginners improv classes for all ages throughout the year. For more information, contact Lauren at 404-545-5603 or Lauren@wholeworldtheatre.com.

Exhibitions and Gallery Shows 

BODIES . . . THE EXHIBITION
This controversial exhibit features 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
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 the blind. Through Jan. 3, 2010, at the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station. Tickets must be purchased beforehand. www.dialogtickets.com. 

LEONARDO DA VINCI: HAND OF THE GENIUS
This exhibit boasts approximately 50 works by the artist and inventor, including more than 20 sketches and studies, some of them making their U.S. debut. Through Feb. 21, 2010 at the High Museum of Art. 404-733-5000. www.high.org.

MOORE IN AMERICA
Exhibit featuring 20 major works from Henry Moore, recognized as one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. Through Dec. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. 404-876-5859. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

MY FAVORITE THINGS
New exhibition showcasing a collection of staffers’ favorite items from the Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s permanent collection. Through Feb. 1, 2010 at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 404-929-6400. www.fernbankmuseum.org.

Books and Talks 

DEBBIE MACOMBER   
The author discusses her new book, “One Simple Act: Discovering the Power of Generosity.”
7:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.

JEFF SHAARA
The author discusses his World War II novel, “No Less Than Victory.” 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at the Margaret Mitchell House. $5 for members, $10 for non-members. 404-814-4150. 
www.margaretmitchellhouse.com.

JENNIFER BURNS
The author, an assistant professor of History at the University of Virginia, discusses her new book, “Goddess of the Market: Ayn Rand and the American Right.” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Margaret Mitchell House. $5 for members, $10 for non-members. 404-814-4150. 
www.margaretmitchellhouse.com.

MARY KAY ANDREWS   
The bestselling author discusses her newest novel, “The Fixer Upper.” 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.

RAYMOND ATKINS & PHILIP DEPOY
The authors discuss their new books, “Sorrow Wood” and “The King James Conspiracy,” respectively. 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at the Decatur Library Auditorium. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.