DULUTH
Eric Taylor at Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Theatre
Georgia may be his birth state, but the majority of acclaimed singer-songwriter Eric Taylor’s musical background resides deep in the heart of Texas. Ever the storyteller, Taylor’s songs have been recorded by the likes of Nanci Griffith and Lyle Lovett. In fact both Griffith and Lovett and other special guests joined Taylor on 2012’s “Live at the Red Shack,” recorded in front of a private audience of 20. Expect a larger congregation of music lovers at Red Clay Theatre as Taylor performs songs featuring a colorful cast of characters and previews tunes from his upcoming release.
8 p.m. Jan. 26. $20 advance; $22 at the door. Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. 404-478-2749, www.eddieowenpresents.com.
MARIETTA
“Let’s Murder Marsha” at the Stellar Cellar at St. James’ Episcopal Church
Marsha is a housewife who obsessively immerses herself in murder mystery novels. But is an actual murder plot brewing around her? When she hears her husband talking about her upcoming birthday bash, she thinks he’s planning to knock her off. Director Tom Strong oversees this wacky comedy from the pen of Monk Ferris. The cast includes Julie Resh as Marsha and Eric Arvidson as her hubby, Tobias. The Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 performances feature a special ticket option that includes dinner and admission to the play for $20.
8 p.m. Jan. 25-26, Feb. 1-2, 7-9; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3. $10-$12.50; $20 dinner ticket on select dates. St. James’ Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta. 770-218-9669, www.polkstreetplayers.com.
MORROW
Venice Baroque Orchestra at Spivey Hall at Clayton State University
The Venice Baroque Orchestra serves up timeless Italian concertos, and for some it’s the audio equivalent to comfort food. Yet, unlike mama’s lasagna, it’s not fattening. Andrea Marcon conducts and plays harpsichord along with the orchestra as it revisits Vivaldi, Albinoni and others. In addition to solos by Marcon, string and wind soloists step into the spotlight, too. Expect the group to detour away from Italy at times by way of Bach and Handel. The organizers ask guests to please leave children younger than 12 at home.
8:15 p.m. Jan. 26. $65. Spivey Hall, Clayton State University, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow. 678-466-4200, www.spiveyhall.org.
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