WED FEB 2 thru SUN FEB 20
Theatrical Outfit Presents “Ain’t Misbehavin’” @ Balzer Theatre at Herren’s
Opening Night Saturday January 22, 2005
Music by Thomas “Fats” Waller, based on a concept by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr.
This celebratory musical about the life, times and music of Fats Waller is the perfect show for christening Theatrical Outfit’s new home at the Balzer Theater at Herren’s. Winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical, the show recreates the atmosphere of a 1930’s Harlem nightclub in the. The Opening weekend includes a Gala Grand Opening celebration.

Balzer Theatre at Herren's
84 Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA
404-571-5257, x13
info@theatricaloutfit.org




WED FEB 2 thru WED APR 20
“Hooray for Hollyweird” @ Agatha’s
Grab your Oscar & hold on tight to your Golden Globes! Hollyweird's biggest collection of wacko stars want to move Tinsel Town to Georgia, but there's a psycho southern killer who has other plans! Just as plans are finalized to move Hollyweird California to beautiful Butt-Head Georgia, the mysterious Sweet Tea Strangler goes on another murderous rampage. No one is safe with this sugary sweet assassin in town. Can Atlanta Mayor Surley Frankly & California Govern-ator Arnold Squat-some-later stop the Sweet Tea Strangler before he spoils the big move? Probably not. I mean, come on, they're just politicians. It's going to take a Super Cop to bring this villan to justice. Let's just hope he arrives before the brightest stars in Hollyweird are snuffed out. Russel Crowbar, Britney Spheres, Sloop Dogg, Jessica Simpleton, Jim Scary, Jay Chin-o, Halle Barely and You are on the guest list to appear. "Who will disappear?", is the question. JOIN THE FUN AND FIND THE MURDERER!! IT MIGHT EVEN BE YOU! As always at Agatha's, the audience participates in the action in the comic murder mystery. Each night, the entire audience has a chance to die laughing between 5 courses of dinner including hor d'oeuvres, a choice of entree' and very cheap wine with the meal. Prices range from $45.00 to $55.00 per person.

Agatha's - A Taste Of Mystery Dinner Theatre
693 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta GA 30308
(404) 875-1610
http://www.agathas.com/
http://www.123atlanta.net/arts/agathas-a-taste-of-mystery.html

WED FEB 2 thru SAT FEB 12
Echoes of Another Man @ Actor’s Express Theatre
Where in the body does the soul reside? Is our brain who we are, or is it merely a piece of the puzzle? When a patient wakes from an unprecedented brain transplant, he is bombarded by confusing memories, emotions and sensations that seem like faded ghosts of someone else’s past. Using elements of art, music, athletics and medicine, the World Premiere of Echoes of Another Man is both a scientific and existential tale about the ultimate identity crisis.
Ticket Prices: $21.50 Thursday, Friday and Sunday performances, $26.75 Saturday performances. Discounts available for students, seniors and groups
Regular Performances: Thu-Sat Jan. 13 - Feb. 12, 8pm, Sun., Jan. 16 and Feb. 6, 2pm, Sun., Jan. 23 & 30, 5pm
INDUSTRY NIGHT (Pay What You Can) on Mon., Jan. 17 @ 8pm

Actor's Express
887 W. Marietta St.
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-607-7469
http://www.actorsexpress.com/


WED FEB 2 thru SUN JAN 30
The Mandrake and Cathedral (two shows on one bill!) @ New American Shakespeare Tavern
ASC is pleased to introduce this special series of plays consisting of all-time favorites of Artistic Director Jeff Watkins- plays which will make your stomach hurt from laughing and your soul soar to heights that can only be reached at The Shakespeare Tavern. Don't miss this special double bill made just for you this January.
The Cathedral by Bo Ketchin
The evening begins with a magical tale of music and mystery, celebrating sight, sound and ultimately life. This story of a young man who can literally "see" music leads him to a Cathedral on a journey of discovery, where reality becomes a vision, and vision is transformed to a new reality. Complete with a musical score by Bo Ketchin under the music direction of Matthew Trautwein, "Cathedral" will take you to new levels of wonder and joy.
The Mandrake by Nicolo Machiavelli
The evening continues with with this outrageous comedy- the very comedy that ASC took to the London Globe in 1995. Featuring the comic genius of Jeff McKerley and a breakthrough performance by Paul Hester, this play is fused with the best of comedia del arte in this story of a man who will do anything to get the beautiful young wife of a rich old man. Enter disguises, fantastic musical interludes, plus a zany servant played by ASC's own Marc McPherson, and hilarity ensues.

New American Shakespeare Tavern
499 Peachtree St
Atlanta GA
(404) 874-5299
http://www.shakespearetavern.com/


WED FEB 2 thru SAT MAR 26
Material Expression of Zeros & Ones @ Museum of Design
This exhibition combines the talents of eleven textile artists into an evocative ensemble that transcends the boundaries between tradition and technology. Each of these artists combines her artistic vision with the latest in digital design and printing in unique and truly inspired ways.

Museum of Design Atlanta
Marquis II Tower, Peachtree Center
285 Peachtree Center Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-688-2467
www.museumofdesign.org


WED FEB 2 thru FRI FEB 18
PORTRAITS and FIGURES: The Work of Sunaura Taylor @ VSA Arts of Georgia
Ms. Taylor, a nationally known artist, was recently awarded the Grand Prize in the 2004 Driving Force national juried art competition, co-sponsored by the VSA arts Home Office in Washington, D.C. and Volkswagen of America. The 22-year-old Taylor (known as “Sunny”) was inspired to paint by her mother, also a painter, at the age of 12. Sunny was home-schooled as a child in Athens, GA, and is a self-taught artist who taught herself to paint “old master style,” through rigorous independent study of classical techniques and art history, supported by countless hours of work alone in her studio. For more information, contact Ms. Jaehn (“Jane”) Clare, Director of Artistic Development 404/221.1270, ext. 202.

VSA Arts of Georgia: Arts for All Gallery
57 Forsyth Street, N.W.
Suite R-1, The Healey Building
Atlanta, GA 30303-2226
404-221-1270
http://vsaartsga.org/index/arts_for_all_gallery
http://VSAartsGA.org

WED FEB 2 thru SAT FEB 5
Behind the Big Green Button: Digital Furniture Design Revealed @ Museum of Design
The Museum of Design collaborates with the Advanced Wood Products Laboratory of the Georgia Institute of Technology for the premier viewing of Behind the Big Green Button: Digital Furniture Design Revealed. The Advanced Wood Laboratory, as a research unit of the College of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology, began holding a very unique class this semester. Unlike most schools in the country, GA Tech has access to state of the art Italian Computer Numeric Control (CNC) equipment - the very machines used to mass production. Industrial design students in the course learn the basic techniques and methods used in the production of furniture, but also learn them in conjunction with this sophisticated technology. What's so special about that? Few schools emphasize the idea of production, instead of on the artistsic or craftsman mode of furniture building, in which duplication of a single pieces of furniture would require days, if not months, of work. That is not to say that the objects created by Tech's students are not works of art. Quite the contrary! Each of the works displayed at the Museum of Design is expressive and innovative - and once designed on the CNC machines, can be reproduced rapidly. Executive Director of the Museum of Design, David Webb, says of the exhibition, "this is the beginning of an exciting collaboration with Georgia Tech's Industrial Design program that we hope can be developed into an annual event."

Museum of Design Atlanta
Marquis II Tower, Peachtree Center
285 Peachtree Center Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-688-2467
www.museumofdesign.org

WED FEB 2 thru SAT FEB 26
Picasso & Bearden: Paintings, Drawings, Etchings & Mixed Media @ Skot Foreman Fine Art

Skot Foreman Fine Art
315 Peters Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-222-0440
www.skotforeman.com

WED FEB 2 thru SAT FEB 26
8-1/2 x 11: Live & Uncensored @ Dad’s Garage
Dad's Garage builds on last year's hugely successful reinvention of our annual festival this January with 8 1/2 new plays at the cutting edge of American theatre. This time around playwrights from across the country were invited to respond to the idea of "censorship." They were given only one guarantee: Whatever they wrote would be performed without edits based on content or theme. Now a company of directors and actors bring you an exhilarating show unlike anything you've seen. A strong word of caution: Anything goes. So strap yourself in tight and get ready for a wild night!

Dad's Garage
280 Elizabeth Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 523-3141
http://www.dadsgarage.com/


WED FEB 2 thru SUN FEB 6
Little Shop of Horrors @ Fox Theatre
No one’s ever seen a LITTLE SHOP like this. It’s the first-ever Broadway production of everyone’s favorite boy-meets-girl, plant-eats-world phenomenon and Time Out New York calls it "a mean, green laugh machine!" From the producers of "Hairspray" and "The Producers" comes New York’s biggest MONSTER hit! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is the musical comedy masterpiece about a loser, the girl he loves, and the man-eating plant that is about to change their lives forever. Laughter, romance and horticulture combine in a spectacular new production Entertainment Weekly calls “enormously entertaining.” Get your tickets today…before the feeding-frenzy begins!

The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
http://foxtheatre.org/



THU FEB 3 thru SUN FEB 27
Romeo & Juliet @ New American Shakespeare Tavern
After six sold-out runs in a row, The Shakespeare Tavern is proud to continue its Valentine's tradition of presenting this timeless love story. Once again, this tale of the star-crossed lovers is back on The Tavern stage for all to enjoy. Our Valentine's Weekend will be an event not to be missed.
Valentine's Weekend Special Event: For Valentine's weekend there is no better place to be than The Tavern's "R&J". Join us Friday February 11 through Monday the 14th for special candlelight performances of "Romeo & Juliet" complete with sweets for your sweetie.

New American Shakespeare Tavern
499 Peachtree St
Atlanta GA
(404) 874-5299
http://www.shakespearetavern.com/



SAT FEB 5
Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers @ Philips Arena 7p

Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/


SAT FEB 5
Professional Bullriders @ GA Dome
When you combine a 2000 - pound bull with a cowboy who has one hand strapped to the bull’s backside, you get the exhilaration and excitement of Professional Bull Riders (PBR)! PBR is a fierce, rough, American original extreme sport, and the best bull riders in the world are coming to the Dome Feb. 5 for the Atlanta Classic competition. Visit www.pbrnow.com for additional information.

SAT FEB 5
Take Action Tour Featuring Sugarcult & More @ Masquerade

The Masquerade
695 North Ave
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 577-8178
http://www.masq.com/

MON FEB 7
Atlanta Hawks vs. LA Lakers @ Philips Arena 7:30p

Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/


MON FEB 7
Opera 101 for “La Boheme” @ The Atlanta Opera Center 7p
Each Opera 101 offers an audio and visual preview tour of the production in The Atlanta Opera’s 2004-2005 season. Enlightening for both the opera beginner and the opera aficionado, these educational and entertaining overviews provide both historical perspective as well as giving the synopsis of each opera. Visit Admission
$12 per course, Friends of The Atlanta Opera Members, $15 per course, Non-Members, $10 per course, Students (with ID), Group discounts available by advance arrangement.
Light refreshments and cash bar.


MON FEB 7
Prague Symphony Orchestra @ Fox Theatre
From the proud and cultural city that has always been a patron of the arts especially classical music, this excellent orchestra will treat the Fox patrons to a delightful musical evening. Petr Altrichter will conduct and Navah Perlman will be the featured soloist on piano. The program will include Carnival Overture by Antonin Dvorak, Opus 92 by Antonin Dvorak, Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor by Chopin, Featuring Navah Perlman, Piano Soloist, Symphony No. 9 in E Minor and Opus 95 (“From the New World”) under the guidance of music director Serge Baudo.

The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
http://foxtheatre.org/


MON FEB 7
Gregg Allman and Friends with Tony Furtado @ Tabernacle
$28 - $30 per person

The Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-9022
http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/tabernacle.html
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/ATL/343/