The show goes on for some, but ice nixes MLK concert

For the first time in its 18-year history, Thursday’s “A King Celebration” musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been canceled.

The concert, featuring the Atlanta Symphony and co-sponsored by the King Center and Morehouse and Spelman colleges, was to take place at King Chapel at Morehouse.

“We are deeply saddened to cancel this musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Atlanta Symphony Orchestra President Stanley E. Romanstein in a statement. “The icy conditions in metro Atlanta are unfortunate, but we and our partners agree the well-being of our concertgoers is of utmost importance to us.”

Refunds will be available beginning Tuesday at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office (15th and Peachtree streets) or by calling 404-733-5000.

Also on the not happening list:  Zoo Atlanta, which will remain closed Thursday. For information: 404-624-WILD, www.zooatlanta.org.

But normalcy has returned for some Atlanta attractions and other events taking place the remainder of the week:

• The cast and crew of "Beauty and The Beast" made it to town Tuesday night from Chattanooga, so all performances of the show, opening Wednesday at Fox Theatre, will go on as planned. Patrons who couldn't attend the Wednesday or Thursday night shows may exchange their tickets at the box office or through Ticketmaster for another show. Arrive early to allow time at the box office.

Info: 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.com.

• The Georgia Aquarium, which closed Monday and Tuesday for the first time since its arrival in 2005, reopened at noon on Wednesday. The attraction plans to resume normal operating hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Thursday.

Info: 404-581-4000, www.georgiaaquarium.org.

• Fernbank Museum of Natural History expects to be open its usual hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and also continue its regular IMAX schedule. Any changes will be noted on the museum's website or its Facebook page.

Info: 404-929-6300, www.fernbankmuseum.org,