12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week
From visual arts to music to theater, the Atlanta metro area has an active arts scene offering something for nearly everyone. This upcoming week, the Alliance Theatre gets in the holiday spirit with performances of “A Christmas Carol,” and the Fox Theatre hosts “Death Becomes Her,” the latest from the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta series.
The following 12 events will help you explore Atlanta’s arts and culture in the upcoming week.
‘Festive Features’
Hosted by the Center for Puppetry Arts, this holiday-themed scavenger hunt-style exhibition features favorites including characters from “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and more across all three galleries.
Wednesday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Dec. 27. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW (at 18th Street), Atlanta. 404-873-3391, puppet.org.
France Atlanta Night and Fauré’s ‘Requiem’
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs Berlioz’s “Faust” and “Les nuits d’été,” featuring mezzo-soprano Juliette Mey. After intermission, the ASO Chorus joins for Fauré’s “Requiem Mass.”
8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12: France Atlanta Night (with free preconcert activities starting at 6:30 p.m.); plus 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. $56.90 and up. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4800, aso.org.
‘Fool for Love’
Sam Shepard’s modern classic, presented by Theater Emory, takes place in a rundown motel where former lovers Eddie and May are forced to confront the truth of a relationship they can’t escape.
Thursday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 22. $20. Mary Gray Munroe Theatre, 630 Means Drive, Atlanta. 404-727-5050, theater.emory.edu.
‘Little Things’
Swan Coach House Gallery presents its holiday show that features hundreds of one-of-a-kind small works for purchase from more than 65 artists from Georgia and the Southeast. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, mixed media and more are featured.
6-9 p.m. opening reception Thursday, Nov. 12, and continuing through Friday, Jan. 29. Swan Coach House Gallery, 3130 Slaton Drive NW, Atlanta. 404-266-2636, swangallery.org.
Art & Myth
The High Museum of Art launches its “Art &” series by exploring the connection between art and myth. Gallery tours will uncover tales of magic, mystery, superstition and legend, and special activities include art-making and tarot card readings.
6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. $30. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4400, high.org.
Jazz at All Saints’ Concert Series
Noted for his technique of blending jazz and gospel sounds, pianist Kenny Banks Jr. will perform as part of the Jazz at All Saints’ Concert Series.
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. $17.85 and up. All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 634 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. 404-881-0835, allsaintsatlanta.org.
‘The Nutcracker’
North Atlanta Dance Theatre performs the perennial holiday favorite “The Nutcracker.”
Friday through Sunday, Nov. 13-15. $30.50 and up. Gas South District, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 470-639-8243, gassouthdistrict.com.
‘Inner Landscapes’
The Alif Institute hosts a group exhibition featuring Arab American artists in Georgia whose work reflects the intersections of memory, personal identity, culture and place. An opening reception includes a reception with finger foods and music followed by a poetry reading, vocal performance, panel discussion with featured artists and time to explore the exhibit.
5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta. 770-936-8770, alifinstitute.org.
“Mozart’s Dark Side”
Discover the passion, mystery and emotional depth behind Béla Bartók’s “Romanian Folk Dances,” Clara Schumann/William White’s “Three Romances” and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550.
7-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. $15-$60. Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta. 770-514-2515, georgiaphilharmonic.org.
‘A Christmas Carol’
The Alliance Theatre continues its annual holiday tradition with performances of “A Christmas Carol” accompanied by live music.
Saturday, Nov. 14-Sunday, Dec. 27. $34 and up. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4600, alliancetheatre.org.
‘Sibelius & Rising Stars’
The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra performs Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 74, Copland’s “Music for Movies” and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, First Movement.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17. $12-$49.80. First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur. 404-793-4966. dekalbsymphony.org.
‘Death Becomes Her’
This Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta series production tells the story of actor Madeline Ashton and her frenemy, author Helen Sharp. In the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, Madeline steals Helen’s fiance, and as Helen plots revenge, a mysterious woman appears with a magical potion that restores both women’s youth and beauty. It also leaves them with a grudge to last eternity.
Tuesday through Sunday, Nov. 17-22. $49 and up. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 855-285-8499. foxtheatre.org.