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Fans have been reading Mar-vel comic books for decades and watching superheroes like Spider-man, Captain America and Iron Man sweep the box office and set records. Now, for the first time ever, audiences will get the chance to experi-ence their favorite Marvel char-acters live and in-action.
Marvel’s first-ever, live-ac-tion arena spectacular “Marvel Universe Live!” puts fans right in the middle of an exhilarat-ing battle of good versus evil. Atlanta fans will have two op-portunities to catch the highly
anticipated show, because it will be at Philips Arena Dec. 20-22 and The Arena at Gwin-nett Dec. 26-28.
“Marvel Universe Live” has an original story that brings
more than 25 Marvel
characters, the most ever as-sembled in one production, together on one epic quest. It’s framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted trea-sures in the Marvel Universe. The Mighty Thor has shattered the cube to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands, and the pieces are scattered all across the globe. Thor’s vil-lainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only obliterate the Earth but also the entire Universe.
To defeat Loki, Marvel’s biggest super heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man and Wolverine, must band together to retrieve the Cosmic Cube fragments and unite them. As the super heroes track the cube, they will encounter some of their biggest adversaries including Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Red Skull, Madame Hydra, Aldrich Killian, Electro and more.
‘Marvel Universe Live!’ brings characters to lifeBy Katie Morriskatie.morris@gwinnettdailypost.com
IF YOU GO• What: Marvel Universe Live! • Where: The Arena at Gwinnett Center• When: Dec. 26-28 • Tickets: $20 to $75• More Info: gwinnettcenter.com/events• What: Marvel Universe Live!• Where: Philips Arena• When: Dec. 20-22• Tickets: $24 to $79• More Info: philipsarena.com/events
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This month the Fern-bank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta is offer-ing two new attractions. The “Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear” exhibit gives guests the opportu-nity to learn about their bodies’ physical reaction to fear in a safe envi-ronment, and the latest IMAX film “Pandas: The Journey Home” will give
viewers an upclose and 5-story-tall view of the gi-ant pandas of the Wolong National Nature Reserve as they are released into the wild.
On Sept. 27, the “Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear” exhibit will open to the public. The journey into understanding the human body’s biological reaction to fear begins with kid-friendly host Mr. Goose Bumps in the Fear Lab which has hands-on
activities, videos and in-teractive displays showing how the brain and body work together. The Chal-lenge Course uses interac-tive displays that safely allow guests to face four common fears: animals, electric shock, loud noises and falling.
“‘Goose Bumps!’ is a truly interactive experi-ence,” Lynn Anders, Fernbank’s Education Programs Manager, said in a press release, “allow-
ing guests opportunities to safely investigate their own fears, as well as those of their friends and family.”
Now playing on Fern-bank’s 5-story-tall Rankin M. Smith IMAX Theatre is “Pandas: The Journey Home,” a 40-minute long documentary about reintroducing 300 gi-ant pandas into the wild. Narrated by actress Joely Richardson, the film will also give the audience a
look at the captive breed-ing program complete with footage of newborn and young giant pandas.
Anders, who is also Fernbank’s Animal Pro-grams Manager, said in a press release that Fern-bank is “thrilled” to offer the film.
“This film will provide the opportunity to learn more about these fascinat-ing creatures and how we can all impact the con-servation of endangered species across the world,” Anders said.
Tickets for “Goose
Bumps! The Science of Fear” are free with museum admission. Museum tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for stu-dents and seniors, $16 for children ages 3 to 12 and ages 2 and under are free. Admission to the IMAX® theatre requires a separate ticket. Fernbank will offer special viewing hours and ticket prices for the ex-hibit during Martinis and IMAX on Fridays from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
For more information, visit fernbankmuseum.org or call 404-929-6400.
By Morgan nalleyStaff Intern
Guests examine human and animal brain specimens at the Fear Lab, which is part of the new “Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear” exhibit at Fernbank Mu-seum of Natural History in Atlanta. (Special Photo)
UNDERSTANDING FEARFernbank Museum offers new, frightening attractions
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7 STAGES1105 Euclid Ave. in Little 5
Points,Atlanta
404-523-7647www.7stages.org
• “The Doctor, the Devil and My Dad” Oct. 2-26
• “Krampus Xmas” Dec. 18-21
Ticket information: Call 404-523-7647 or visit the website.
14TH STREET PLAYHOUSE
173 14th St.,Atlanta
404-733-4537www.14thstplayhouse.org
No upcoming shows an-nounced.
Ticket information: Call 404-733-4537 or visit the website.
ACTOR’S EXPRESS887 W. Marietta St.,
Atlanta404-875-1606
www.actors-express.com• “Les Liaisons Dangere-
uses” today through Oct. 5• “Murder Ballad” Nov.
6-Dec. 7• “Libby’s at the Express”
Dec. 12-21Ticket information: Call the
box office at 404-607-7469 or visit the website.
ALLIANCE THEATREWoodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St. N.E.,Atlanta
404-733-4650www.alliancetheatre.org
• “Bull Durham: A New Mu-sical” today through Oct. 5
• “Native Guard” today through Oct. 19
• “Little Raindrop Songs” Oct. 16-Nov. 8
• “Steel Magnolias” Oct. 22-Nov. 9
• “Courage” Nov. 3• “A Christmas Carol” Nov.
21-Dec. 24• “It’s a Wonderful Laugh”
Nov. 28-Dec. 20Ticket information: Call the
box office at 404-733-5000 or visit the website.
ANSLEY PARK PLAYHOUSE
1545 Peachtree St. in the Peachtree Pointe Building,
Atlanta404-941-7453
www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com
No upcoming shows an-nounced.
Ticket information: Call the box office at 404-941-7453 or visit the website.
ATLANTA LYRIC COMPANY
The Strand Theatre117 N. Park Square N.E.,
Marietta404-377-9948
www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
• “Chicago” Oct. 24-Nov. 9• “Sanders Family Christ-
mas” Dec. 5-14Ticket information: Call the
box office at 404-377-9948 or visit the website.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Woodruff Arts Center1280 Peachtree St. N.E.,
Atlanta404-733-4900
www.atlantasymphony.org• Donald Runnicles Con-
ducts Beethoven’s Ninth Oct. 2-5
• Nicola Benedetti’s ASO debut Oct. 9, 11
• Lang Lang plays Mozart Oct. 15
• Robert Spano Conducts “Bolero” Oct. 16, 18
• Jason Alexander with the ASO Oct. 24, 25
• Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 25
• Susan Boyle Oct. 26• Danny Elfman’s Music
from Tim Burton’s Films Oct. 31, Nov. 1
• Marc Piollet and Javier Perianes ASO debut Nov. 6, 8
• First Fridays Nov. 7• The Best of Rufus Wain-
wright Nov. 9• Spano Conducts Vaughan
Williams’s “Sea Symphony” Nov. 13, 15
• Spano Conducts Prior Symphony Nov. 20, 22, 23
• Celtic Thunder Nov. 21• Atlanta Symphony Youth
Orchestra Nov. 22• Sci-Fi Spectacular Nov.
28-29• Handel’s “Messiah” Dec.
4-5• ASO Kids’ Christmas Dec.
7• Diana Krall Dec. 8• Medeski Scofield Martin
& Wood Dec. 9• Christmas with the ASO
Dec. 11, 13• A Very Merry Holiday
Pops! Dec. 18-20Ticket information: Call the
box office at 404-733-5000 or visit the website.
BROADWAY IN ATLANTA
FOX THEATRE660 Peachtree St. N.E.,
Atlanta404-881-2100
atlanta.broadway.com• “The Phantom of the Op-
era ” Oct. 22-Nov. 2• “Dirty Dancing” Nov. 25-
30Ticket information: Call
855-285-8499 or visit the website.
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY OF THE ARTS
1404 Spring St.,Atlanta
404-873-3391www.puppet.org
• “The Old Man and the Monkeys & Other Chinese Tales” today through Oct. 5
• “The Wizard of Oz” Oct. 8-26
• “The Headless Horseman of Silly Hollow” Oct. 28-Nov. 9
• “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” Nov. 13-Dec. 28
Ticket information: Contact tickets@puppet.org or call 404-873-3391.
ATLANTA SHAKESPEARE
COMPANYShakespeare Tavern499 Peachtree St.,
Atlanta404-874-5299
www.shakespeare tavern.com
• “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” today through Oct. 5
• “Macbeth” Oct. 10-Nov. 2•“Twelfth Night” Nov. 7-30• Charles Dickens’ “A Christ-
mas Carol” Dec. 4-23Ticket information: Call 404-
874-5299, email boxoffice@shakespearetavern.com or visit the website.
GRAND CHAPITEAU AT ATLANTIC STATION
20th StreetAtlanta
• Cirque du Soleil Amaluna Oct. 3-Nov. 30
THEATRICAL OUTFITBalzar Theater at
Herren’s84 Luckie St.,
Atlanta678-528-1500
www.theatricaloutfit.org• “My Children! My Africa!”
Oct. 9-26• “The Gifts of the Magi”
Dec. 4-21• “A Christmas Memory”
Dec. 22-23Ticket information: Call
1-877-725-8849 or visit the website.
Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna will run from Oct. 3 through Nov. 30 at the Grand Chapiteau at Atlantic Sta-tion. (Special Photos)
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‘Clybourne’ brings controversy, comedy to Aurora
Aurora audiences will be able to experience an uncensored journey filled with challenges and controversies in the play “Clybourne Park.”
The darkly satiri-cal Pulitzer Prize win-ning comedy makes its metro Atlanta debut on the Aurora stage Oct. 2-26. “Clybourne Park,” written by Bruce Nor-ris, is loosely based on Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun.” It brings to the surface callous, volatile issues regarding race and real estate in two acts that take place 50 years apart.
In the first act, 1959 homeowners Russ (Robin Bloodworth) and Bev (Tess Malis Kincaid) prepare to sell their home to the neighborhood’s first African-American family, but their overtly racist neighbor Karl (Joe Sykes) tries to persuade them otherwise. In an era where people tradi-tionally hide their true feelings, truth comes to light creating comically uncomfortable circum-stances, especially for Bev’s African-American maid Francine (Chelcy Cutwright) and her quiet husband Albert (Eric Little).
The second act flashes forward 50 years to the same house, as arrogant white man Steve, also played by Sykes, and his wife Lindsey (Cara Mantella) prepare to tear down the home to build a larger, more modern dwelling. With lawyers involved, the interested
parties tiptoe through so-cial politics, pitting race against real estate. The Aurora’s main curtain lifts in the second act to theatrically reveal the house with a half century of neglect, making it one of the few theaters re-gionally that are capable of producing this time-altering show.
Director Melissa Foulger said the play was a challenge for the cast because of the sensitive subject matter and con-troversial issues.
“This piece asks the actors to dig deep into themselves to deal with their own feelings about the issue of race and forc-es them to come to terms
with how they will por-tray characters that they may or may not necessar-ily agree with,” Foulger said. “This opened up a lot of conversation in the rehearsal room about our feelings about the char-acters and trying to find ways to make it real for the character, even if the actor didn’t agree.”
Foulger’s excited to see theater opening up con-troversial conversations and providing audiences with opportunities to dis-cuss current issues.
“For the audience, this play is going to open a lot of questions as well, specifically around the issues of race, gentri-fication, urban sprawl
and white flight, issues that Atlanta continues to struggle with today and is trying to solve through initiatives like the failed TSPLOST, the move of the Braves stadium and the ever changing dynamics of many of Atlanta’s neighborhoods. It will challenge them to think about where we started, where we are now and where we, as a community, want to end up,” Foulger said.
According to Foulger, “Clybourne Park” is unique experience be-cause audiences are able to watch a neighbor-hood’s 50-year progres-sion and see how race has played a part.
“The actors play dif-ferent characters in each act with some familial overlap that connects certain characters across the years,” Foulger said. “During this span, the house makes some stark changes as do the thoughts about who should live in the com-munity. While the mate-rial centers around some sensitive topics, it does so in a way that leaves you laughing. Humor is central to this play.”
“Clybourne Park” will
be presented Oct. 2-26 and is recommended for adult audiences. Tick-ets range from $20 to $40 per person, and a discount matinee will be available Wednes-day, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. from $16 per person. There will be no evening performance on that day. Show times are Wednes-days through Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit aurora-theatre.com.
By Katie Morriskatie.morris @gwinnettdailypost.com
Veteran actors, from left, Danielle Deadwyler, Tess Malis Kincaid and Robin Bloodworth will star in the satirical comedy “Clybourne Park” at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrencev-ille Oct. 2-26. (Special Photo)
Actor Joe Sykes plays both the overtly racist neighbor Karl and arrogant husband Steve in the play "Clybourne Park" at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville Oct. 2-26. (Special Photo)
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Hit animated film ‘Frozen’ comes to life at Philips
The No. 1 animated film of all time will come to life before audience’s eyes as Disney on Ice presents “Frozen” at Philips Arena.
The Academy-award winning tale will be told live for the first time in this production, capturing the dynamic relationship between royal sisters Anna and Elsa. The Dis-ney on Ice performance tells the same story of love and conquering fear from the film.
Anna, a girl with a big heart, embarking on an epic journey to find her magical sister Elsa. Elsa is determined to remain secluded as she finally feels free to test the lim-its of her powers. Rugged mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven,
the lovable and hilarious snowman Olaf and the magical trolls help Anna along the way. Audiences will be able to sing along with hit musical master-pieces like “Let it Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Fixer Upper.”
In Disney On Ice pres-
ents “Frozen,” Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will take the audi-ence through the magical story based in Arendelle, with special appearances by beloved Disney prin-cesses and other favorite characters from Disney Pixar’s “Toy Story” and “Finding Nemo” and Dis-ney’s “The Lion King,” who all come together to
prove that true love is the greatest power of all.
“Our goal is to show-case these heartwarm-ing characters in a way that allows the audience to cheer and sing along
throughout this emo-tional journey,” Director Patty Vincent said in a press release.
To create a completely immersive experience for the audience, the set de-
sign will encompass the space from the ice sur-face up through the air, helping families feel like they are trekking up to the North Mountain with Anna, Kristoff and Sven and truly experience the storm inside Elsa. Elsa’s magic will be enhanced by state-of-the art special effects while her emo-tions will be conveyed through powerful skat-ing.
The response in At-lanta has been so great there have been three additional performances, bringing the total num-ber to 13 shows. Tickets are still available for purchase at philipsarena.com/events.
By Katie Morriskatie.morris @gwinnettdailypost.com
IF YOU GO• What: 34th Disney on Ice presents Frozen • Where: Philips Arena• When: Oct. 8-12 • Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.,• Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.• Friday at 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.• Saturday at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.• Sunday at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.• Tickets: $52-$250• More Info: philipsare-na.com/events
The Academy-award winning tale “Frozen” will be told live for the first time in this production.
Princess Anna and Queen Elsa come to life in the Disney on Ice presenta-tion of “Frozen” at Philips Arena Oct. 8-12. (Special Photos)
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“Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage” will bring the same racy dance moves and iconic songs from the film to the Fox Stage Nov. 25-30. (Special Photos)
Musical ‘Dirty Dancing’ brings energy to the Fox
Audiences will be able to experience singing, dancing, summer romance and iconic lines like, “Nobody puts Baby in the corner” at the Fox Theatre this November.
“Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage” will play at the Fox Nov. 25-30. The staged musi-cal of the worldwide smash-hit film will give audiences the chance to see their favorite num-bers like “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” The musical closely follows the movie’s story line with a few additions about the Civil Rights Movement and some extra scenes.
The story takes place in the summer of 1963 while 17-year-old Fran-ces “Baby” Houseman is on vacation in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents. Mesmerized by the racy dance moves and pounding rhythms she dis-
covers in the resort’s staff quarters, Baby can’t wait to be part of the scene. Es-pecially when she catches the eye of Johnny Castle, the resort’s sexy dance instructor. Passions ignite and Baby’s life changes forever when she’s thrown into the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady, both on-stage and off.
Emily Rice (National Tour: “A Chorus Line”) plays Baby’s older sister, Lisa Houseman, who, ac-cording to Rice, has two main interests in the show: meeting a summer boy-friend — preferably one attending an Ivy league school — and painting her nails. Rice said so far audiences have left the
theater excited and satis-fied.
“The show follows the movie closely, but it’s an electric experience because it’s live. I was watching from backstage the other night and it was really exciting to see the movie, but live, because there’s an energy there. It’s very cool,” Rice said.
Rice’s favorite scene of the show is in the first act when Baby discovers the resort staff having a fun-filled party with racy dance moves.
“I love the number ‘Do You Love Me?’ in act one because it is so energetic. There’s two numbers back to back ‘Do You Love Me?’ and ‘Love Man,’ Rice said. “Everyone’s there and all dancing and having a big party, and Baby comes in and sees it for the first time. It just really captures the excitement of the show.”
“Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage” will play at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta Nov. 25-30, with a special performance at 7:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving. The performance schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Satur-day at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $33 and are available by visiting foxtheatre.org/dirtydanc-ing, calling 855-285-8499 or visiting the Fox The-atre Box Office at 660 Peachtree St. in Atlanta.
By Katie Morriskatie.morris @gwinnettdailypost.com
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Characters Baby and Johnny rehearse for their big dance performance during the show “Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage” at the Fox Theatre Nov. 25-30.
“Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage” closely follows the movie “Dirty Dancing” with a few additions about the Civil Rights Movement.
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Marvel
A unique blend of aerial stunts, pyrotech-nics and cutting-edge special effects really bring the show to life for audiences. The cast fea-tures performers from all over the world trained in everything from martial arts to motocross.
Featured perform-ers include professional snow-skater and three-time X Games champ Phil Smage as Captain Ameri-ca, martial arts expert and AAU Junior Olympics/National Champion Kirk Jenkins as Wolverine. There will also be WMX Pro National Champion and two-time X Games winner Ashley Fiolek as Hydra Agent and 2012 X Games Silver Medalist Louise Forsley as Black Widow.
Gymnast Taylor Hem-meter plays a number of supporting roles including one of the Shield Agents battling Black Widow in the beginning of the show. She said the cast under-went a rigorous training and rehearsal schedule before opening the show.
“We spent three months at a huge train-ing warehouse in Florida where we rehearsed six days a week for eight to 12 hours a day learn-ing fight scenes, getting fitted for costumes and doing character research. We learned mannerisms. It was very detailed,” Hemmeter said. “The process was very long and intensive, but we were all there learning the show from the ground up. A lot of times you don’t get to build a show together from the very beginning.”
Hemmeter finds the show inspiring because of all the strong, domi-nant female characters
featured throughout the show.
“I think so many of the Marvel movies that have come out recently have been mostly about the
guys. The female char-acters in this show are so incredibly strong, and they do a lot of the heavy lifting work during the fight scenes,” Hemmeter
said. “I think it’s great because it’s not just little boys who are into these
super heroes, it’s girls, too. I love looking out at the audience and seeing little girls cheer for Black Widow, Captain Marvel and Madame Hydra.”
Albany native Bernard Lyght’s specialties are ac-robatics and motorcycles — he plays a Chitauri, an evil alien, and is also Spider-Man’s understudy. He is looking forward to coming back to Georgia this December and has family coming to see him perform at the Gwinnett Arena.
“It honestly feels really good to be coming back
home. We’ve spent a lot of time in big cities with tall buildings, and I can’t wait to get back to the coun-try,” Lyght said.
Lyght feels “Marvel Univers Live!” is unlike any other show out there and it’s a good family show filled with action and thrills.
“One of my favorite stunts is the car flip,” Lyght said. “In one of the first scenes, Maria Hill and Nick Fury are being attacked by Chiatari. They start to get the better of them and they flip the vehicle on stage.”
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Long-time “American Ninja Warrior” profes-sional course tester Eric Fos-ter plays Hawk-eye in “Marvel Universe Live!” coming to Philips Arena Dec. 20-22 and the Gwinnett Arena Dec. 26-28. (Special Photos)
Professional snow-skater and three-time X Games champ Phil Smage plays Captain America in “Marvel Universe Live!” coming to Philips Arena Dec. 20-22 and the Gwinnett Arena Dec. 26-28.
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BY VENUE
37 MAIN37 E. Main St., Buford
678-288-2030www.37main.com
• Oct. 3: Yacht Rock Schoo-ner• Oct. 4: 12 oz.• Oct. 10: Back in Black• Oct. 11: Reubuen’s Bell• Oct. 17: Hysteria• Oct. 18: Aunt Betty• Oct. 24: Led Zepagan• Oct. 25: Krotona • Oct. 31: Fly Betty Band• Nov. 1: Moby Dick• Nov. 7: Slippery When Wet• Nov. 8: Appetite for De-struction
40 WATT CLUB285 W. Washington St.,
Athens706-549-7871
www.40watt.com• Oct. 2: J. Mascis, Luluc• Oct. 3: Family and Friends, Whiskey Gentry• Oct. 6: Old 97’s, David Wax Museum• Oct. 8: Tig Notaro• Oct. 9: Wrenn, UGA Jazz Band, Grant Cowan• Oct. 10: Superchunk, Crooked Fingers• Oct. 17: Bobby Compton, Sean Thomas• Oct. 18: Sundy Best• Oct. 22: The Modern Pinups • Oct. 24: Model Citizen Sa-lon: The I Scccream Social • Oct. 25: Murder by Death• Oct. 31: Elf Power, Circula-tory System
AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE AT LAKEWOOD
2002 Lakewood Ave., Atlanta
404-443-5000www.livenation.com/ven-
ues/14086/aaron-s-amphi-theatre-at-lakewood
• Aug. 5: 5 Seconds of Summer: Rock Out with Your Socks Out Tour
ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth
770-813-7500www.gwinnettcenter.com
• Oct. 11: Five Finger Death Punch and Volbeat • Oct. 22: Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull• Oct. 23: Jake Owen • Oct. 28: Judas Priest• Nov. 28: Brantley Gilbert with Tyler Farr and Chase Bryant• Dec. 6: Hunter Hayes • Dec. 10: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Christmas Attic • Dec. 11: Eric Church with Dwight Yoakam• Dec. 20: Justin Timberlake• Dec. 26-28: Marvel Uni-verse Live!
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT
CENTER6400 Sugarloaf Parkway,
Duluth770-813-7500
www.gwinnettcenter.com• Oct. 4-5: Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s “19-20-21”• Oct. 11-12: Sugarloaf Bal-let’s “Aladdin”• Oct. 26: Third Eye Danc-ers’ “Once Upon a Time: Beauty and the Beast” • Nov. 2: The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra’s Fall Fiesta Concert• Nov. 28-30: Northeast
Atlanta Ballet’s “The Nut-cracker”• Dec. 5-21: Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”
ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER395 Piedmont Ave. N.E.,
Atlanta404-523-6275
www.atlantaciviccenter.com• Oct. 4: The Legends Con-cert Series• Oct. 11: Hip Hop Legends• Oct. 13: Christmas Can-tana • Oct. 18: Rickey Smiley and friends
CENTER STAGE1374 W. Peachtree St.,
Atlanta404-885-1365
http://www.centerstage-atlanta.com/shows/center-
stage-theater/ • Oct. 4: Allen Stone• Oct. 11: King Diamond • Oct. 14: The Nick & Knight Tour • Oct. 15-16: Marsha Am-brosius • Oct. 17: Café Tacuba • Oct. 19: Kidz Bop• Oct. 24: Cowboy Mouth • Oct. 28: Bleachers & Wild Cub• Oct. 29: Robinson Brother-hood• Oct. 30: Dirty Loops • Nov. 9: Timeflies • Nov. 12: Atmosphere
CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATER
4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta
404-233-2227www.chastainseries.com and www.classicchastain.
comNo upcoming shows an-nounced.
COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS
CENTRE2800 Cobb Galleria Park-
way, Atlanta770-916-2800
www.cobbenergycentre.com• Sept. 28: The Head and the Heart• Oct. 4: Gino Vannelli• Oct. 10: Shaq’s All Star Comedy Jam• Oct. 11: Video Games Live • Oct. 17: Brian Culbertson
• Oct. 24: Jim Gaffigan• Oct. 25: Fred Hammond & Donnie McClurkin• Oct. 30: ArtsBridge - Ima-gineOcean
EDDIE’S ATTIC515-B N. McDonough St.,
Decatur404-377-4976
www.eddiesattic.com• Sept. 28: John Cowan, John McFee & Friends, School of Rock Atlanta• Sept. 29: Songwriter’s Open Mic• Sept. 30: Brendan James• Oct. 1: Glen Phillips• Oct. 2: Meiko• Oct. 3: Bobby Yang , Sug-arcapps• Oct. 4: Barry Waldrep, Pat-rick Davis (CD Release)• Oct. 5: Hannah Thomas, Jamie Lynn Vessels, & Mor-gan Rowe, Whiskey Shivers• Oct. 6: Songwriter’s Open Mic• Oct. 7: Ed Roland & The Sweet Tea Project• Oct. 8: Priscilla Ahn• Oct. 9: Stu Larsen, The Soil & The Sun• Oct. 10: Eliza Gilkyson, Austin Lucas
EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN4055 Stonecypher Road,
Suwanee770-945-5628
everettbrothers.comNo upcoming shows an-nounced.
FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS
349 Ferst Drive, Georgia Tech Campus404-894-9600
www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu • Oct. 9: Sybarite5• Oct. 12: National Acrobats of China• Oct. 26: El Gato Con Bo-tas, “Puss in Boots”• Oct. 6: Georgia Tech Sym-phonic and Concer Band• Nov. 7: Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Allen Tous-saint• Nov. 17: Kyle Abraham, “Abraham.In.Motion”
FOX THEATRE660 Peachtree St. N.E.,
Atlanta404-881-2100
foxtheatre.org• Oct. 3-Nov. 16: Cirque Du Soleil: Amaluna• Oct. 10: The Australian Pink Floyd Show• Oct. 15: Lettuce• Oct. 18: John Prine with special guest Jason Isbell • Oct. 22-Nov. 2: “The Phantom of the Opera”• Oct. 26: Justin Hayward• Nov. 8: Aretha Franklin• Nov. 9: The Fresh Beat Band• Nov. 12: One More for the Fans! - Celebrating The Songs & Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd• Nov. 14: Straight No Chaser• Nov. 15: Little Big Town
THE LOFT1374 W. Peachtree St.,
Atlanta404-885-1365
www.centerstage-atlanta.com/shows/the-loft/
• Oct. 1: Foxygen• Oct. 3: Imelda May• Oct. 9: Flyleaf• Oct. 10: The Real A Town Experience hosted by Killer Mike• Oct. 11: Boy & Bear • Oct. 16: Courtney Barnett & San Fernin • Oct. 24: Mali Music• Oct. 27: Mary Lambert: Heart on My Sleeve Tour• Nov. 1: Mansions on the Moon• Nov. 2: PartyNextDoor • Nov. 4: Jamestown Revival• Nov 11: Jukebox the Ghost
PHILIPS ARENA1 Philips Drive N.W., Atlanta
404-878-3000www.philipsarena.com
• Oct. 8-12: Disney on Ice presents “Frozen”• Oct. 15: Paul McCartney• Nov. 22: Stevie Wonder • Dec. 9: Usher • Dec. 11: The Black Keys• Dec. 17: Fleetwood Mac• Dec. 20-22: Marvel Uni-verse Live!
RED CLAY THEATRE3116 Main St., Duluth
678-957-7283www.eddieowenpresents.
com• Sept. 28: Hymn for Her and Cicada Rythm with
Adam Levy• Oct. 3: A Family Ra-yunion- A Celebration of Ray Charles • Oct. 4: Papamichael World Group• Oct. 5: Cam-Jam Festival• Oct. 9: Brandy Clark with Dakota and Will • Oct. 10: Missy Raines & The New Hip Hop • Oct. 11: Banks & Shane• Oct. 12: Jenn Grinels • Oct. 16: Jon Dee Graham & Mike June, Miss Tess & The Talkbacks• Oct. 18: Sonia Leigh, Brett Young, Brooke Eden• Oct. 19: Hot Rize featur-ing Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers• Oct. 22: Kristina Train with Gabriel Kelley• Oct. 23: Buchanan, Aviva Jaye• Oct. 24: Roxie Watson, Paul Sanchez• Oct. 25: Songwriters In-the-Round • Oct. 26: Billy Jonas Band
RED LIGHT CAFE553 Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta
404-874-7828redlightcafe.com
• Oct. 2: Joe McGuinness with Bill Shefield• Oct. 9: The Darnell Boys• Oct. 10: Peter Case• Oct. 17: Antsy McClain• Oct. 18: Ruth Moody Band• Oct. 25: Jessica Hernan-dez & The Deltas• Oct. 26: The Ragbirds
RIALTO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
80 Forsyth St. N.W., Atlanta404-651-4727
www.rialtocenter.org• Oct. 11: Sweet Honey in the Rock• Oct. 18: Vertigo• Oct. 19: Laurent Coq Dia-logue Trio• Oct. 23: Caravanseri: Dip-lomats of Drum• Oct. 25: Los Lobos• Nov. 23: Milton Nasci-mento• Dec. 6-7: Gala Holiday Concert
SMITH’S OLDE BAR1578 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta
404-875-1522www.smithsoldebar.com
• Sept. 28: Daring Danes & Vaude Fillians Jazz Prohibi-tion Show• Sept. 30: Taj Weekes & Adowa• Oct. 1: David Newbould & The Stowaways, Youth Model, Anthony Aparo, Tony Furtado• Oct. 3: Glenn Tilbrook, The Woodshedders, The Rainmen, Mary Ellen Jones, DJ Sky• Oct. 4: 1 a.m. comedy Show, Loraine Leckie, Kelly Swindall, David Mayfield Parade, Crypt 24, THe Lost Riots, Picture Perfect Sky-line, DJ Sky• Oct. 8: J. Fost, Moonshine Mickey, Young Hustla, Da-vina & The Vagabonds• Oct. 9: Into The Greatness, The Pill• Oct. 10: Ian Mclagan, The Kinky Aphrodisiacs, Black Leather Jet, Robot Party, The Todd Prusin Experi-ence, DJ Sky• Oct. 11: Liz Brasher, Wrenn, Cody Marlowe & The Dead Flowers, Sex Drugs & Bluegrass, Rye Baby, Nine Years Apart, DJ Sky
THE TABERNACLE152 Luckie St., Atlanta
404-659-9022tabernacleatl.com
• Oct. 1: Belle & Sebastian• Oct. 3: Rise Against• Oct. 6: Sam Smith• Oct. 7: Coheed and Cam-bria• Oct. 8: Lykke Li• Oct. 9: Citizen Cope• Oct. 10: Drive By Truckers• Oct. 11: Flying Lotus• Oct. 14: Phantogram• Oct. 15: Brand New• Oct. 16: The War On Drugs•Oct. 18: Boyce Avenue• Oct. 23: Ne-Yo•Oct. 24: Capital Cities
VARIETY PLAYHOUSE1099 Euclid Ave., Atlanta
404-521-1786www.variety-playhouse.com• Oct. 1: Hozier• Oct. 3: ASIA• Oct. 4: Blue Oyster Cult• Oct. 5: The Bad Plus• Oct. 7: Paolo Nutini• Oct. 9: Tig Notaro• Oct. 10-11: Yacht Rock Revue• Oct. 12: Miranda Sings• Oct. 13: Home Free• Oct. 14: Tune-Yards• Oct. 16: Marcia Ball band• Oct. 17: Ziggy Marley
VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATER AT
ENCORE PARK2200 Encore Parkway,
Alpharettawww.vzwamp.com
• Oct. 11: Widespread Panic• Oct. 18: Country Fair star-ring Miranda Lambert
WILD BILL’S2075 Market St., Duluth
678-473-1000• Oct. 1: Zach Lambert• Oct. 4: Tracy Lawrence• Oct. 8: Kyle Grubb• Oct. 10: Jordan Rager• Oct. 15: Madison Shea• Oct. 17: Adam Craig, Craig Morgan• Oct. 22: Ray Fulcher
Most tickets available through Ticketmaster at 404-249-6400 or www.ticketmaster.com.
GWINNETT CALENDAR
AURORA THEATRE128 E. Pike St.,Lawrenceville678-226-6222
www.auroratheatre.com• “Clybourne Park” Sept.
30-Oct. 26• Ghost Tours and Cem-
etery Tours Oct. 1-Nov. 1• “Driving Miss Daisy” Oct.
3-19• “StinkyKids: The Musi-
cal” Oct. 11• “Air Up There!” Oct. 18• Comedy Nights Oct. 24-
25, Nov. 7-8, 14-15• Halloween Magic Show
Oct. 25• Swing Nights Nov. 13• “Christmas Canteen”
Nov. 21-Dec. 21• “The 12 Dates of Christ-
mas” Nov. 28-Dec. 20• “A Christmas Carol” Nov.
28-Dec. 21• “Santa’s Missing Mail”
Dec. 6• “Twas the Night Before
Christmas” Dec. 13• “Trouble in Toyland” Dec.
20Ticket information: Tickets
range from $15 to $30. Children’s shows are $7 per ticket. Call the box office at 678-226-6222, email boxof-fice@auroratheatre.com or
visit the website.
ART STATION5384 Manor Drive,
Stone Mountain Village770-469-1105
www.artstation.org• A Tour of Southern
Ghosts Oct. 10-26• “A Christmas Survival
Guide” Dec. 4-21Ticket information: Pre-
view performances are $18, regular performances are $21, seniors (60+) and stu-dents are $25. Call the box office at 770-469-1105, email boxoffice@artstation.org or visit the website.
BUFORD COMMUNITY CENTER,TOWN PARK
AND THEATRE2200 Buford Highway,
Buford770-945-6762www.bufordcommunity
center.com• “Conjure” Oct. 18-19• The Malpass Brothers
Oct. 25• James Gregory Nov. 22• “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Nov. 11-Dec. 19• Glory Crampton Dec. 20Ticket information: Tickets
range depending on the per-formance. Call 770-945-6762 or visit the website.
LIVE ARTS THEATRE3520 Red Willow Court,
Bufordliveartstheatre.org
No upcoming shows an-nounced.
Ticket Information: Tickets to any Live Arts Theatre pro-duction can be reserved by using our online reservation form, emailing the box office at boxoffice@liveartstheatre.org or calling 603-867-2200.
GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE
1800 MacLeod Drive,Lawrenceville770-237-0046
www.gwinnettballet.org• “19-20-21” Oct. 4-5• “Nutcracker” Dec. 5-21Ticket information: Tickets
are available online at www.ticketmaster.com or by call-ing the Gwinnett Center Box Office at 770-813-7604.
GWINNETT CHORAL GUILD
800 Lawrenceville Highway,
Lawrenceville
404-223-9962www.gwinnettchoralguild.
org• “The Mass in Modern
Times” Oct. 18Ticket information: Tickets
range from $7 to $12. To pur-chase, call 404-223-9962, email info@gwinnettchoral-guild.org or visit the website.
GWINNETT YOUNG SINGERS
5794 Kingston Cross,Stone Mountain770-935-6657
www.gwinnettyoungsing-ers.com
No upcoming shows an-nounced.
Ticket information: To pur-chase tickets, call 770-935-6657 or visit the website.
LIONHEART THEATRENorcross Community and
Cultural Arts Center10 College St.,
Norcross770-885-0425
www.lionhearttheatre.org• “The Woman in Black”
Oct. 9-12• “Bewitching” Oct. 30 —
Nov. 2• “Radio T.B.S. Trailer
Park Broadcasting Scan-
dals” Nov. 7-23• “The Home Coming”
Dec. 12-21Ticket information: Tickets
are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Call 678-938-8518 or visit the website.
NEW DAWN THEATER COMPANY3087 Main St.,
Duluth678-887-5015
www.newdawntheater-company.com
No upcoming shows an-nounced.
Ticket information: Tickets range from $12 to $15. Call 678-887-5015 or visit the website.
NEW LONDON THE-ATRE
2338 Henry Clower Blvd.,Snellville
770-559-1484www.newlondontheatre.
org• “One Flew Over the
Cuckoo’s Nest” Oct. 17-Nov. 2
• “A Big Top Christmas Carol” Nov. 28-Dec. 21
Ticket information: Tickets range from $8 to $16. Email
information@newlondonthe-atre.org or visit the website.
THE NORTHEAST ATLANTA BALLET4047 Darling Court,
Lilburn770-921-7277
www.northeastatlantabal-let.org
• “The Nutcracker” Nov. 28-30
Ticket information: Tick-ets are $15.50-$18.50 in advance, $18.50-$21.50 at the door. Purchase tickets through the Gwinnett Center Box Office, www.ticketmas-ter.com or call 770-921-7277.
SUGARLOAF BALLET1140 Old Peachtree
Road,Suite B and C,
Duluth770-476-0025
www.sugarloafperformin-garts.com
• “Aladdin” Oct. 11-12Ticket information: Tickets
are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Call 770-476-0025, email office@sugarloafperformingarts.com or visit the website.
Jake Owen will perform on Oct. 23 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. (Special Photo)