Holiday 2013

Artistry of Master Photographer Kim Kenney

Creative Process: Tolbert Yilmaz Celebrates Three Decades of an Atlanta Dance Dynasty

Celebrating the Holidays Through Music By Jessica Joris

A Christmas Carol Returns for it’s 24th Year at Alliance Theatre By Kathleen Covington

Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker Returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre for it’s 54th Season

The Holidays Kick Off At Georgia State University’s School of Music

ShowGuide Spotlights

Performance Guide November – December 2013

Greater Atlanta’s Performing Arts Magazine

On the Cover: Atlanta Ballet, The Great Gatsby, By Kim Kenney

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Artistry of Master Photographer Kim Kenney

Creative Process: Tolbert Yilmaz Celebrates Three Decades of an Atlanta Dance Dynasty

Celebrating the Holidays Through Music By Jessica Joris

A Christmas Carol Returns for it’s 24th Year at Alliance Theatre By Kathleen Covington

Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker Returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre for it’s 54th Season

The Holidays Kick Off At Georgia State University’s School of Music

ShowGuide Spotlights

Performance Guide November – December 2013

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Atlanta Ballet: Camina Burana by Kim Kenney

Atlanta Ballet: Dracula by Kim Kenney

I came to photography

through working in theatre in London, England. I spent 10 years working at the

Coliseum theatre, home to the English National Opera and it was there that I really started to take photography seriously. The performances were world class and I started photographing rehearsals. I would run out to the front of house and shoot as much as I could before dashing back to do scene and lighting changes. I would go home and excitedly process the film.

In the summer months the Opera season would end and we would open our stage door to visiting ballet companies from all over the world. This is when I discovered just how difficult it was to photograph dance.

I met and married an American ballet dancer and moved to Boston where I started working in the production department of Boston Ballet. Not long after this I was offered a chance to become a full time assistant to a photographer and I leapt at the invitation. It was a dream come true.

Next, I moved to Atlanta and started out on my own, shooting for Atlanta Ballet and other

clients. One of my most memorable assignments was traveling with Atlanta Ballet to Havana to photograph Cuba National Ballet. It was also my move to the digital world and I was nervous. It turned out to be a wise choice because the one and only day I could get into the studios to shoot the dancers coincided was a power outage. No light, except from doorways and some windows, film would have been terrible but digital came though. Another assignment with Atlanta Ballet was photographing Twyla Tharp creating her world premier of Princess and the Goblin. I covered every aspect of the show, costume fittings, rehearsals, and the set going into the theater and the dress rehearsal.

I was elated to see my images in the New York Times.

To see more of my images please go to www.behance.net/kimkenney or email kim_kenney@bellsouth.net

ARTISTRY OF MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER KIM KENNEY

“Travels with a camera”

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Atlanta Ballet,The Four Seasons

Atlanta Ballet School for

Dance

November 29–December 29

By Charles DickensAdapted by David H. BellDirected by Rosemary Newcott

A magical tradition for the

whole family.

Tickets @ 404.733.5000alliancetheatre.org/christmas | Groups 404.733.4690

Family Series on the Alliance Stage

You won’t want to miss

Chris Kayser’s final season as

Scrooge!

Chris Kayser in the Alliance Theatre’s 2009/10 production of A Christmas Carol. Photography by Greg Mooney.

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It all began on a cruise ship more than 30 years ago when a 16 year old dancer met a dashing young maitre d’. Five years later, a dance dy-

nasty was launched from a home base in Roswell, Georgia, that now includes Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance, Roswell Dance Theatre, and Dance Fashions. The Tolbert Yilmaz dance empire has continued to prosper since then, led by two com-mitted individuals who have both become leaders in the local dance scene and far beyond.

The Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance came first, in 1979. Currently a prosperous dance home for more than 900 students and 21 faculty mem-bers, the school encompasses the performing non-profit group Roswell Dance Theatre. The need for a convenient dancewear retailer was filled when the couple opened Dance Fashions in 1980, now a two-location business in Roswell and Cumming, GA. But what to sell that was unique and needed by dancers of all ages, sizes and movement genres?

Tolbert Yilmaz Manufacturing quickly followed in 1982, and it currently serves consumers around the world through the Dance Fashions stores. This branch of the Tolbert Yilmas empire includes a Eurotard division which manufactures dancewear, and a Julie France line of shape wear. TYM sells to distributors and retailers in over 55 countries and their labels are

two of the top five dancewear brands in the world.“We love being in the dance industry, and

our plan is to continue growth and advancement. We will continue evolving through attending international dance conventions and tradeshows in such places as Paris, London, Tokyo, New York, and more,” says Nancy Tolbert.

Success in all facets of this competitive industry reveals the couple’s drive, determination and great business acumen. Ms. Tolbert also demonstrates leadership as President of the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association this year. SERBA is a branch of Regional Dance America.

As prosperous as the business continues to be, the dynamic duo’s greatest achievements are firmly planted in the individual students they serve. Their students have leapt from Roswell, GA to such prestigious companies as Alvin Ailey, New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Houston Ballet, Ballet Hispanico, and more.

“Being able to connect with children and ex-pose them to the love of dance has been the great-est accomplishment over the years,” Ms. Tolbert says. “This satisfaction is twofold: being able to see students reach their dreams and achieve success in the dance world, plus seeing the 3 year old I once taught returning with her own 3 year old to be taught the same love of dance.”

TOLBERT YILMAZ CELEBRATES THREE DECADES OF AN ATLANTA DANCE DYNASTY

CREATIVE PROCESS:

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Holiday concerts are made possible through an endowment from the Livingston Foundation in memory of Leslie Livingston Kellar.

CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS THROUGH MUSICby Jessica Joris

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) spreads the joy of the season

with seven holiday programs beginning December 5, 2013, and concluding December 31, 2013. The annual Coca-Cola holiday concert series will feature several family-friendly, fun-filled concerts.

To kick off the holiday season, ASO Director of Choruses Norman Mackenzie will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Chorus in Handel’s Messiah (Part I) on December 5 and 7. The following Sunday, December 8, guests can enjoy “ASO Gospel Christmas,” in which the ASO and powerhouse Atlanta Gospel Singers lift your spirit in an inspiring program of Christmas selections.

The following weekend, December 13 and 14, features “Christmas with the ASO.” This celebrated Atlanta Christmas event conducted by Norman Mackenzie features the Orchestra and Chorus, Morehouse College Glee Club, and Gwinnett Young Singers — more than 400 musicians!

On December 15, Jere Flint leads “ASO Kid’s Christmas,” a pops-style concert featuring the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. This family-friendly performance offers a lively collection of every kid’s favorite Christmas music. Festive sing-a-longs, special guest performers, and a finale

featuring everyone’s favorite jolly old elf make this concert the perfect way for families to embrace the Christmas spirit!

Later in the month, ASO Prin-cipal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski hosts his annual anything-goes holiday variety show, “A Very Merry Holiday Pops.” These festive concerts are filled with the season’s merriest songs, a jitterbug-ging Santa, and gleeful choruses, and take place on December 19, 20, and 21.

Finally, guests can ring in the New Year with “ASO New Year’s Eve” on December 31. The ASO and guest conductor Jack Everly, along with vocalist Judy McLane and pianist Michael Chertock, will present an evening of Gershwin favorites, including “I Got Rhythm” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” as we welcome 2014!

The ASO’s holiday concert series has something for everyone and creates unique ways for families and friends to come together and enjoy the holidays. The Orchestra’s holiday concerts are made possible through an endowment from the Livingston Foundation in memory of Leslie Livingston Kellar.

For more information about the holiday concert series and how to purchase your tickets, visit atlantasymphony.org.

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Photos by Jeff Roffman

Gypsy Theatre Company

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL RETURNS FOR IT’S 24TH YEAR AT

ALLIANCE THEATRE

by Kathleen Covington

November 29-December 29, 2013

After 20 years playing Scrooge, Chris Kayser will retire from the role after this seasonThe most heartwarming story of the season comes to life with holiday carols, stunning stage magic and your favorite Atlanta actors. Directed by Rosemary Newcott, The Sally G. Tomlinson Artistic Director of Theatre for Youth, A Christmas Carol has become a tradition for many families around the southeast.

Celebrate this magnificent staging of Charles Dickens’s classic Christmas tale and Ebenezer Scrooge’s eye-opening Christmas Eve journey. Scrooge is visited by four ghosts offering perspective: his old partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. A joyous celebration of the holidays.

After 20 years playing the role of Scrooge, Chris Kayser has announced he will retire from the role after this season. “Stories like A Christmas Carol become classics for a reason. Brilliant writing, vivid characters, and a story that touches on the human condition in a way that bears up under repeated revisiting. It’s kept me coming back for 20 years,” said Kayser. “It’s been my privilege to participate in the Christmas Carol project at the

Alliance Theater for the past two decades. Now I feel that after this year, it’s time to pass on the role of Scrooge to someone else. Given the deep, rich talent pool in Atlanta and the sure hand of Rosemary Newcott at the helm, I’m confident that the project will go on re-energized and better than ever.”

Don’t miss Chris Kayser’s incredible farewell season.

Tickets for A CHRISTMAS CAROL are available now. To purchase, visit www.alliancetheatre.org/christmas or contact the Alliance Box Office at 404-733-5000.

Call 855.285.8499or visit atlantaballet.com

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Anne Tyler Harshbarger; photo by Jim Fiscus. Additional photos by Charlie McCullers.

Live with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra December 6 – 29, 2013at The Fabulous Fox Theatre

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ATLANTA BALLET’S NUTCRACKERRETURNS TO THE FABULOUS FOX THEATRE FOR ITS 54TH SEASON

There will be a new guest at the Petrov party this year when Atlanta Ballet brings its most popular production back to life.

Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker, sponsored by Belk, Inc., will return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre Dec. 6-29, 2013, joined by special guest artist, master illusionist Drew Thomas.

After upping the magic ante in Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker last season, artistic director John McFall has invited Thomas back. This year Thomas will not only add more illusions and spe-cial effects, but he’ll also perform them during the first two weekends of the run, Dec. 6-15.

Thomas will take on the role of Herr Drosselmeyer, the mysterious, yet charming toymaker responsible for bringing young Marya’s magical journey to life.

Since recreating Nutcracker in 1995, McFall has updated the production every year to keep it vibrant and fresh.

“For five decades now, Atlanta Ballet has been presenting Nutcracker, and we’ve become a holiday tradition for many families in Atlanta,” said McFall. “It’s an honor, but also a great

responsibility. Each year we want to make sure we preserve the tradition, but also keep the magic and the mystery alive. We are thoughtful about each change we make and confident that it will ultimately make for a more enchanting experience. The decision to add real magic and illusions was an easy one. Drew is an amazing talent and with him we’ve been able to let our imaginations run wild and take Nutcracker to the next level.”

What won’t change in this year’s production is the appearance of more than 200 Atlanta area school children performing alongside the professional company, which will be the first chance for many of them to experience the magic of being on the Fox Theatre stage. The Atlanta Ballet Orchestra and the Georgia Youth Choir will also return for all performances.

Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker runs Dec. 6-29 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Tickets start as low as $20 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 855-ATL-TIXX, in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office and the Atlanta Ballet Box Office, or online at www.atlantaballet.com.

Master Illusionist Drew Thomas

(America’s Got Talent’s Most Popular Magician) Returns to Perform New Tricks,

Special Effects in the Holiday Tale

Dancers Christian Clark and Rachel Van Buskirk in Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker. Photo by Charlie McCullers, Courtesy of Atlanta Ballet

Drew Thomas with Dancers. Photo by C. McCullers, Atlanta Ballet

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The holiday season doesn’t officially begin until Georgia State University’s School of Music presents its annual Gala Holiday

Concert at the Rialto Center for the Arts. A perennial favorite, the concert features more than 200 GSU student and faculty members performing seasonal favorites to put you in the holiday spirit.

This year’s production is part of Georgia State University’s Centennial Celebration, and features the University Singers, the Choral Union, the University Symphony Orchestra, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and many other groups and soloists.

This is the Gala’s 16th year, and during its history it has striven for variety and freshness. According to Dr. Steven A. Harper, the School’s Interim Director, the celebratory aspect of the

event has remained a constant. “The Gala has always been about enjoyment, and though it looks different year-to-year, the sense of fun has always played a big part.” Since this is GSU’s Centennial, this year’s concert represents a return to its roots. “This is a more traditional holiday gala than we’ve had in a while, but every bit as entertaining. The Percussion Ensemble will perform, as will our Brass Ensemble and Saxophone Choir; there’ll be jazz and classical works, sacred and secular pieces, large and small groups, something for everyone to enjoy.”

Among the faculty performers and directors are Director of Choral Activities Dr. Deanna Joseph, Charles T. Wurm Distinguished Professor of Orchestral Studies Mr. Michael Palmer, Director of Bands Dr. Robert Ambrose, and baritone Mr. Dwight Coleman (past-Director of the School).

The performances are at the beautiful Rialto Center for the Arts, Saturday, December 7 (8:00 p.m.) and Sunday, December 8 (3:00 p.m.). Tickets are available through the Rialto Center Box Office (404-413-9849) or online at http://rialto.gsu.edu/.

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For tickets contactArts at Emory Box Office

404 727 5050www.tickets.arts.emory.edu

DECATUR CIVIC CHORUSFEATURING

Christmas Around the WorldJohn Lemley, Narrator and

Traditional Holiday MusicSunday, December 8, 2013, 3:00 pmFirst Baptist Church of Decatur

308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur

Concert is free and open to the public

770-388-9536 www.decaturcivicchorus.org

Christmas Concert

MessiahH A N D E L ’ SChristmas portion

Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:00 pm

Johns Creek United Methodist Church11180 Medlock Bridge Rd • Johns Creek, GA 30097

tickets $30/Adult, $24/Seniors (55+), $15/Students

purchase www.johnscreeksymphony.orgcall 678-748-5802

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDEspotlightsAct3 Productions

Act3 Productions in Sandy Springs has announced its upcoming season. The award-winning theater will present Parade, Nov. 7-23, 2013, Brighton Beach Memoirs Jan. 23-Feb. 2, 2014 and 9 to 5 April 10-27, 2014. All shows will be held at Act3 Playhouse, 6285-R Roswell Road. Tickets are available at www.act3productions.org or 770-241-1905.

Parade tells the true story of Leo Frank, who was accused of murdering Mary Phagan a century ago in Atlanta. Brighton Beach Memoirs is Neil Simon’s classic coming-of-age comedy, while 9 to 5 is Dolly Parton’s hilarious musical about three female co-workers and their egotistical boss.

The Atlanta Ballet presents NUTCRACKERThe tradition continues with the magical

return of Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker. This family favorite will bring the holiday season to life with exquisite dancing, fanciful characters, and a thrilling trip into the Sugar Candy Kingdom. More than 200 of Atlanta’s young dancers will join the professional company for this extravagant production live with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra for all performances. Atlanta Ballet will also give new meaning to “magic of the holidays” as master illusionist and storyteller Drew Thomas returns to infuse even more magic into the production with new illusions and special effects. 1-800-982-2787, www.atlantaballet.com. Dec 6-29. Fabulous Fox Theatre

Atlanta Dance Theatre Atlanta Dance Theatre

honors two holiday traditions with a festive ballet duo comprised of excerpts from “Babes in Toyland” and “The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets”.

The curtain rises to spirited dance with Babes In Toyland. Mother Goose characters come to life, gingerbread cookies frolic and toy soldiers march in fabulous formation.

Next you’ll join The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets as the handsome Prince leads Clara through the moonlit forest amongst dancing snowflakes to arrive at the decadent Land of Sweets, welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy and a grand confectionary celebration.

All ages will delight in this original dance production.

A Christmas Carol• Alliance Theatre• November 29 – December 29, 2013

Celebrate Atlanta’s finest actors in this magnificent staging of Charles Dickens’s classic Christmas tale. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by four ghosts offering perspective: his old partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. A magical tradition for the whole family, and a great way to see the work of Atlanta’s best actors portraying Dickens’s beloved characters. Plus, after 20 years playing Scrooge, Chris Kayser will retire from the role after this season. Don’t miss his incredible farewell performances. For tickets, visit www.alliancetheatre.org/christmasor call 404.733.5000.

Atlanta Master ChoraleIs there anything quite

like the sound of a choir at Christmastime? Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale (formerly Atlanta Sacred Chorale) will explore Christmas through its many centuries and traditions. Come hear the 2013 recipient of the prestigious Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence perform at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts on December 14th at 8pm or 15th at 4pm. Last season both shows sold out, so don’t miss your chance to join us

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Dec. 13th & 14th, 2013

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE spotlightsfor our best-selling concert. A new season. A new name. All we need is you. Come and be transported to “where music touches spirit”.

Ballethnic Presents Urban Nutcracker, An Atlanta Holiday Tradition

The first Nutcracker of the season November 21-24… Urban Nutcrackertakes place on Atlanta’s own Sweet Auburn Avenue in the 1940’s and opens the weekend before Thanksgiving. Enjoy the soulful celebration, the majestic journey, the whimsical and mysterious characters such as the Reggae Ragdolls, the sultry Arabian dance, the spins and leaps of the Black Russian, Mother Spice and her tumbling Spice Drops, the bubbly Coca Cola Pas de Six, and the elegant Brown Sugar and her Chocolatier.

Urban Nutcracker is to the Nutcracker as what The Wiz is to the Wizard of Oz.

Staged at the Ferst Center for the Arts located on GA Tech campus.

For tickets and information visit www.ballethnic.org or call the Box Office at 404-894-9600

“Chester Higgins: Unseen Spirit,” at Arnika Dawkins Gallery, Thru November 29.

Photographer Chester Higgins offers a fresh perspective in his art; his work gives visual voice to the interior spirit within us all. Choosing ordinary moments, he elevates simple behavior to the stature of ritual, depicting how we seek to bring meaning to our lives. Higgins’s stunning portraits have appeared in The New York Times, ArtNews, and other journals, and in his six books. ARNIKA DAWKINS GALLERY, established in the Cascade area of Atlanta in 2011, is devoted to presenting the fine art of photography. 4600 Cascade Road. T: 404.333.0312. adawkinsgallery.com. Opening Reception: Friday, October 4, 6pm - 8pm. Artist’s Talk: 7:15pm.

Spotlight on The Decatur Civic ChorusThe Decatur Civic Chorus, one of the oldest

continuing choral groups in the Southeastern U.S., is celebrating 65 years of outstanding concerts locally and around the world. Directed by Mary Anne Sharp, the Chorus has been heard in concerts throughout Europe, Mexico, and the U.S.A. U.S.. appearances include Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and our National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. For its commitment to Community and Benefit Concerts, the DCC has been recognized by three U.S. Presidents, two Georgia Governors, the Georgia Senate and House, and the U.S. House of Representatives.. The Chorus Annual Christmas Concert is Sunday, Dec. 8, 3:00 PM, at the First Baptist Church of Decatur.

Holiday Faves Peter White, Urban Nutcracker Return to Ferst Center

The holiday season settles into a jazz groove with A Peter White Christmas featuring Mindi Abair and Rick Braun in concert December 14 at the Ferst Center for the Arts. Jazz guitarist White leads this all-star lineup in performing dazzling arrangements of holiday favorites.

Ballethnic Dance Company’s holiday spectacular Urban Nutcracker returns to the Ferst stage November 21-24. Set in Atlanta’s own Sweet Auburn Avenue in the 1940s, this soul-filled adaptation features Reggae Ragdolls, Mother Spice and her tumbling Spice Drops, and the bubbly Coca Cola Pas de Six.

The Ferst Center for the Arts is located in the heart of the Georgia Tech campus. Tickets are on sale now. For tickets and information visit www.ferstcenter.org or call the Box Office at 404-894-9600.

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Join the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for

their annual holiday spectacular featuring

Featuring over 200 student, faculty and community musicians — includingFeaturing over 200 student, faculty and community musicians — includingthe GSU Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chorusesthe GSU Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Choruses

and Jazz Band — performing traditional holiday favorites!and Jazz Band — performing traditional holiday favorites!

TICKETS: 404-413-9TIX or www.rialtocenter.org

16TH ANNUALGALA HOLIDAY CONCERT

Georgia State University School of Music • www.music.gsu.edu

Sat, Dec 7, 8pm & Sun, Dec 8, 3pm

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November 21-24, 2013 | Ferst Center for the Arts

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Major funding provided in part by the Fulton County Commission under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council.

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Sunday, December 1, 2013, 4pm TICKETS AVAILABLE: October 22 & 29,

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Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta 30331

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Christmas with The African-American

Philharmonic Orchestra

Major funding provided in part by the Fulton County Commission under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council.

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE spotlightsseasonal favorites! This year’s program will include Rutter’s stunning Magnificat, Many Moods of Christmas Suite, excerpts from the Nutcracker Suite, Sleigh Ride, and much more. The GSO Chorus and the GYSO Chorus will be there to keep you on pitch for our annual carol sing-along! • December 7, 2013 • 3:00pm & 8:00pm• The Murray Arts Center of Mount Paran

Christian School, Kennesaw• Michael Alexander, conductor• Bryan Black, conductor, GSO Chorus• Alison Mann, conductor, GYSO Chorus

For tickets or more information, visit www.georgiasymphony.org or call 770-429-7016.

GSU Gala Holiday Concert The holiday season doesn’t

begin until Georgia State University’s School of Music presents its annual Gala Holiday Concert at the Rialto Center for the Arts. A perennial favorite, the concert features the University Singers, University Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and many other groups and soloists performing seasonal favorites to put you in the holiday spirit.

The performances are at the beautiful Rialto Center, Saturday, December 7 (8:00 p.m.) and Sunday, December 8 (3:00 p.m.). Tickets are available through the Rialto Center Box Office (404-413-9849) or online at http://rialto.gsu.edu/.

It’s a Wonderful Life presented by Gypsy Theatre Company

Adapted from the timeless classic film by Frank Capra, this production not only celebrates the faith of the season, it also celebrates the American philosophy of life: hard work, fair play and the love and support of

one’s family and community will be rewarded. Come celebrate Christmas with your favorite holiday story — live on stage!• Ferst Center For The Arts (at Georgia Tech)• December 18-29 (Preview on December 17)• Tickets: $33.00, $38.00, $43.00• Box Office: 404-894-9600

www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu

HEARTWORKS: Art from the SoulWanda Hopkins, Jessie Mackay, Cynthia

Perryman and Jane Scott will present their first fine art show together, Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 21-23. HEARTWORKS: Art From the Soul will showcase their combined works at the Sovereign Building in Buckhead, 3344 Peachtree Road, Suite 1050. A portion of the show’s proceeds will benefit the Youth Education Programs of the High Museum of Art. HEARTWORKS is sponsored by Aubrey Daniels International and Marie Mealor & Associates, and will open with a receptionThursday, Nov. 21, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., andcontinue Friday-Saturday, Nov. 22-23 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day. www.wandahopkins.com, www.jessiemackay.com, www.cynthiaperrymanart.com, www.scottcreative.com

Johns Creek Symphony Presents Handel’s MessiahJoin the Johns

Creek Symphony as they present Handel’s Messiah, the Christmas Portion on Saturday, December 21st at 8:00pm in the beautiful sanctuary of Johns Creek United Methodist. This remarkable musical masterpiece will be performed with vocal soloists, chorus and guest harpsichordist Peter Marshall, Principal Keyboardist for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are on sale

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December 7-22Live music performances weekends of December 13, 14, 15 and 20, 21, 22

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE spotlightsnow by going to www.johnscreeksymphony.org. Adults/$30, Seniors(55+)/$24, Students/$15. For questions and additional information email info@johnscreeksymphony.org or call (678) 748-5802. Group rates are available, all credit cards accepted. 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097.

Lee Harper & Dancers Holiday PerformanceThe performing arts department of The

Westminster Schools will present a free holiday concert as a gift to the community on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. It will feature Lee Harper &Dancers at the Kellett Theatre on Westminster’s campus, 1424 West Paces Ferry Road. The adult dance company will be joined by Lee Harper & Dancers II (youth company), Ms. Harper’sWestminster Middle School Dance Class and the Westminster Middle School Chorus. Miss Harper is celebrating the 34th year of her dance school and performing companies, and is Artist in Residence at Westminster. www.westminster.net or www.leeharperanddancers.com

LIVE! in Roswell – Folk, Rock, Soul, Jazz, and Comedy at Roswell CAC

The Roswell Cultural Arts Center is bringing nationally-acclaimed, live entertainment to North Fulton by presenting Crystal Bowersox, Sixpence None the Richer, Masters of Soul, Spencer Day, and The Second City as part of the Doubletree by Hilton-Roswell LIVE! in Roswell series.

Season ticket holders will have access to the exclusive LIVE! Lounge with hors d’ouevres and a private bar, in addition to 15% savings on ticket prices. For General Admission, there is a full cash bar in the lobby one hour prior to show time.

Tickets at www.roswellpresents.com or (770) 594-6232. Ticket prices range from $25 to $35.

Shen Yun - Take A Journey of 5,000 Years Of Divine Culture

Reviving 5,000 years of civilization, SHEN YUN features classical Chinese dance and music in a gloriously colorful and exhilarating show. Its masterful choreography and graceful routines range from grand processions to ethnic dances. State-of-the-art backdrops transport audience members to celestial realms and lush landscapes while ground-breaking music combines the best of Chinese and Western composition. The production is unmatched in its vivid color, profundity, and poignancy. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Dec. 27-29, 2013, $55-205 Ticketmaster, 678-681-1868, ShenYun.com

A Christmas Tradition in Historic Marietta, December 6-22

This December, The Strand will produce its biggest and most elaborate show yet, A Christmas Tradition. This song and dance revue will feature awe inspiring sets and effects, as well as the diva voices and high energy dances that Strand patrons know and love. Songs spotlighted include classics like White Christmas, and All I Want for Christmas Is You, as well as funky favorites like Leroy the Redneck Reindeer and Feliz Navidad. A Christmas Tradition is guaranteed to make the entire family dance, clap, and enjoy the spirit of the holidays — from Santa loving six year olds to out of town in-laws.

Box office at 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org

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Theatre

RADIOLAB LIVE - APOCALYPTICAL10/22/2013 Price range: $33 to $43Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. TIX# 770-916-2852 www.cobbenergycentre.com

WARRIOR CLASS10/25/2013 11/17/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $33 to $38Alliance Theatre’s Hertz Stage, 1280 Peachtree St. NETIX# 404-733-5000 www.alliancetheatre.org/

CHILDREN OF EDENOctober 25 Prices: $5 - $20Theatre Arts Guild at Georgia Perimeter College, Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Bldg, 555 N. Indian Creek Dr., ClarkstonTIX #: 678-891-3572 www.gpc.edu/theatre

Dance

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE TOUR 201310/25/2013 Price range: $37 to $62Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. TIX# 770-916-2852 www.cobbenergycentre.com/

Music Theatre

URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL10/2/2013 10/20/2013 Price range: $13 to $27Fabrefaction Theatre, 999 Brady Ave. TIX# 404-876-9468 www.fabrefaction.org

GUYS AND DOLLS10/25/2013 11/10/2013 Price range: $25 to $50Atlanta Lyric Theatre Atlanta, Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb County Civic Center Complex, 548 South Marietta Pkwy. MariettaTIX# 404-377-9948 tickets.atlantalyrictheatre.com/

Concerts

MOVIE MUSIC SPECTACULAR10/25/2013 Price range: $25 to $60Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

CRYSTAL BOWERSOX10/26/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $30; VIP Admission: $60Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St. RoswellTIX# 770-594-6232 www.roswellgov.com/index.aspx?NID=211

JAZZ ROOTS: A NIGHT IN RIO10/26/2013 Price range: $29 to $89Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. TIX# 770-916-2852 www.cobbenergycentre.com

GSO CHORUS WITH THE VEGA QUARTET10/26/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $25; Seniors: $23; Students: $10Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Kennesaw State University, Bailey Performance Center, 1000 Chastain Rd. KennesawTIX# 770-429-7016 www.georgiasymphony.org

COMBINED CHORUSES CONCERT10/26/2013 Prices: Free!Georgia State University School of Music, Kopleff Recital Hall, Georgia State University 10 Peachtree Center Ave. NETIX# 404-413-5901 www.music.gsu.edu

THE PHANTOMS OF THE ORCHESTRA10/27/2013 Price range: $15 to $20Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org/

Galleries & Museums

“CHESTER HIGGINS: UNSEEN SPIRIT”Dates: thru November 29, 2013 Prices: $3000 — $6000Arnika Dawkins Gallery, 4600 Cascade RoadTIX #: 404.333.0312 adawkinsgallery.com

Kids Shows

WAITING FOR BALLOON10/17/2013 11/9/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $10Alliance Theatre Woodruff Arts Center, The 1280 Peachtree St. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-733-5000 www.alliancetheatre.org

GEORGIA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS CONCERT #110/27/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $8Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, Kennesaw State University, Bailey Performance Center, 1000 Chastain Rd. KennesawTIX# 770-429-7016 www.georgiasymphony.org/

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDEholidayTHE GRIMM LIVES OF THE IN-BETWEENS10/28/2013 11/4/2013 Price range: $15 to $20Alliance Theatre’s Main Stage, 1280 Peachtree St. NETIX# 404-733-5000 www.alliancetheatre.org/

NovemberTheatre

VIVIEN11/1/2013 11/3/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $2514th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. AtlantaTIX# 404-733-5000 www.14thstplayhouse.org

KING LEAR11/7/2013 12/1/2013 Price range: $15 to $36Atlanta Shakespeare Company, New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-874-5299 www.shakespearetavern.com

MACBETH11/14/2013 11/24/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $20Arts at Emory, Emory’s Munroe Theatre, Dobbs University Center 605 Asbury Cir.TIX# 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu/

A CHRISTMAS CAROL11/14/2013 11/16/2013 Prices: $5Marist School, Woodruff Auditorium, 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NETIX# www.marist.com

THE SANTALAND DIARIES 11/22/2013 12/31/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $25; VIP: $40Horizon Theatre Horizon Theatre 1083 Austin Ave. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-584-7450 www.horizontheatre.com

THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI11/27/2013 12/22/2013 Price range: $20 to $50Theatrical Outfit, Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St. NW TIX# 678-528-1500 www.theatricaloutfit.org

A CHRISTMAS CAROL11/29/2013 12/29/2013 Price range: $20 to $75Alliance Theatre’s Main Stage, 1280 Peachtree St. NETIX# 404-733-5000 www.alliancetheatre.org/

A CHRISTMAS CAROLNovember 29 – December 24, 2013 Prices (range): $30 - $60Alabama Shakespeare Festival1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117Box Office #: 800.841.4273 www.asf.net

Dance

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR11/7/2013 11/23/2013 Price range: $27 to $125Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy.TIX# 770-916-2852 www.cobbenergycentre.com

URBAN NUTCRACKER11/21/2013 11/24/2013 Price range: $29 to $52Ballethnic Dance Company, Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Dr. NWTIX# 404-762-1416 www.ballethnic.org

EMORY DANCE COMPANY FALL CONCERT11/21/2013 11/23/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $15Arts at Emory, Emory’s Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, 1700 North Decatur Rd. AtlantaTIX# 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu/

Music Theatre

PARADENov. 7-23, 2013 $15-$25Presented by Act3 Productions, Act3 Playhouse, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy SpringsTIX: 770-241-1905, www.act3productions.org

GHOST THE MUSICAL11/5/2013 11/10/2013 Price range: $30 to $75Broadway in Atlanta, Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NETIX# 1-855-285-8499 www.broadwayinatlanta.com

WERTHER11/8/2013 11/9/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $10; Students (with ID): $5Georgia State University School of Music, Kopleff Recital Hall, 10 Peachtree Center Ave. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-413-5901 www.music.gsu.edu/

Concerts

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY11/1/2013 Price range: $35 to $60Ferst Center for the Arts 349 Ferst Dr. NWTIX# 404-894-9600 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu

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Creative Movement · Modern · Ballet · Pointe · Tap

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Since 1980, on her updated website, leeharperanddancers.com

Lee Harper named a 2002 Lexus Leader of the Arts.34 Years of Teaching and Performing in Atlanta

Celtic Christmas

Music, Dance & the Soul of

the Season

bDecember 20 & 21

Rialto Center for the Arts

at Georgia State University

TheCelticCompany.comBox Office: 404-413-9849

A Celtic Company Production

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDEholidaySONIC GENERATOR AND L’ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DE LORRAINE11/3/2013 Single ticket price: $25Ferst Center for the Arts 349 Ferst Dr. NWTIX# 404-894-9600 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu

AROUND THE WORLD11/7/201311/9/2013 Price range: $24 to $75Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

STARS SHINE ON SHAW11/10/2013 Single ticket prices ranage from $50 to $75Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

CARPE DIEM!11/14/2013 11/16/2013 Price range: $24 to $75Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

ESTONIAN NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH NAREK HAKHNAZARYAN, CELLO11/15/2013 Single ticket price: $70Arts at Emory, Emory’s Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, 1700 North Decatur Rd. TIX# 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu

GSO JAZZ11/16/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $28; Seniors: $25; Students: $10Georgia Symphony Orchestra, The Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, MariettaTIX# 770-429-7016 www.georgiasymphony.org

UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA11/17/2013 Prices: Free!Georgia State University School of Music, Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. NW AtlantaTIX# 404-413-5900 www.music.gsu.edu

A NIGHT OF DOUBLE DEBUTS11/21/2013 11/23/2013 Price range: $24 to $75Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

JOE BONAMASSA11/22/2013 Price range: $89 to $125 advThe Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE AtlantaTIX# 1-855-285-8499 www.foxtheatre.org

CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE11/29/2013 11/30/2013 Price range: $25 to $60Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org/

Galleries & Museums

HEARTWORKS: ART FROM THE SOULTHE COMBINED WORKS OF FINE ARTISTS WANDA HOPKINS, JESSIE MACKAY, CYNTHIA PERRYMAN AND JANE SCOTT11/21/2013 11/23/2013 The Sovereign Building, 3344 Peachtree Road, Suite 1050, Portion of the show’s proceeds will benifit the Youth Education Program at the High Museum TIX# www.wandahopkins.com, www.jessiemackay.com, www.cynthiaperrymanart.com, www.scottcreative.com

“CHESTER HIGGINS: UNSEEN SPIRIT”Thru November 29, 2013 Prices (range): $3000 — $6000Arnika Dawkins Gallery, 4600 Cascade Road, Atlanta, GaTIX; 404.333.0312 www.adawkinsgallery.com

Kids Shows

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER11/5/2013 12/29/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $16.50 to $20.50; Children (2 and under): Free!Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NWTIX# 404-873-3391 www.puppet.org/

DecemberTheatre

CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL12/5/2013 12/23/2013 Price range: $15 to $36Atlanta Shakespeare Company, New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NETIX# 404-874-5299 www.shakespearetavern.com/

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDEA CHRISTMAS TRADITIONFIRST WEEK: Friday, Dec. 6 @ 8pm; Saturday, Dec. 7 @ 8pm; Sunday, Dec. 8 @ 3pmSECOND WEEK: Thursday, Dec. 12 @ 8pm; Friday, Dec 13 @ 8pm; Saturday Dec. 14 @ 3pm; Saturday Dec. 15 @ 8pm; Sunday, Dec. 15 @3pmTHIRD WEEK: Thursday, Dec. 19 @ 8pm; Friday, Dec. 20 @ 8pm; Saturday, Dec. 21 @ 8pm; Sunday, Dec. 22 @ 3pmPrices: $25/Individual, $15/Child, $20/GroupEarl Smith Strand Theatre,117 North Park Square, Marietta, TIX# 770.293.0080 www.earlsmithstrand.org

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Dec. 18-29 2013 Prices (range): $35-$45Gypsey Theatre Company, Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive NW ATl GABox Office #: 40-894-9600 ferstcenter.gatech.edu

Dance

CATELLIER DANCE PROJECT: PRE-SUF-FSIXES12/6/2013 12/8/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $15Arts at Emory, Emory’s Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, 1700 North Decatur Rd. TIX# 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu

ATLANTA BALLET’S NUTCRACKER12/6/2013 12/29/2013 Prices (range): $20 to $120Atlanta Ballet ,The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St. NE TIX# 1-800-982-2787, http://www.atlantaballet.com/

THE NUTCRACKER12/ 7-22 2013 Prices:$17-$30Gwinnett Ballet TheatreGwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097TIX: gwinnettcenter.com or call 1-8889axs-tix

BABES IN TOYLAND, THE NUTCRACKER LAND OF SWEETS12/13/2013 12/14/2013 Prices: Reserved Seating - Tickets: Adult $23.50*; Child/Student/Senior $15.50*; Family SpecialAtlanta Dance Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075TIX# 404-438-3028 www.adtshows.com; AtlantaDancetheatre.com

WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS HOLIDAY CONCERT12/14/2013 Prices : FreeFeaturing Lee Harper & Dancers, Westminster dancers and Westminster Middle School Chorus, Westminster,1424 West Paces Ferry RoadTIX# www.westminster.net and www.leeharperanddancers.com

CELTIC CHRISTMAS - MUSIC, DANCE AND THE SOUL OF THE SEASONDecember 21 (8:00 pm), 22 (3:00pm) Prices (range): $30 - $60The Celtic Company, Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, 80 Forsyth St. NWBox Office #: 404-413-9849 www.thecelticcompany.com

SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS12/27/2013 12/29/2013 Price range: $55 to $205Falun Dafa Association of Atlanta, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. TIX# 770-916-2852 www.cobbenergycentre.com/

Concerts

CHRISTMAS WITH THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY JOHN T. PEEKSun, Dec 1, 2013, 4pm Prices: $15/Advance, $20/at Door The African-American Philharmonic Orchestra, Southwest Arts Center, 404-613-3220, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, Call for dates of ticket sales; 770-994-3408 or 404 556-2276, johncarriepeek@bellsouth.net

JAZZ ROOTS: DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 201312/2/2013 Price range: $29 to $89Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. TIX# 770-916-2852 www.cobbenergycentre.com

A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS12/6/2013 12/7/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $20Arts at Emory, Emory’s Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, 1700 North Decatur Rd. AtlantaTIX# 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu

CHRISTMAS GALA & HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT 201312/7/2013 Prices: Adults: $30; Seniors: $24; Students: $15Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, St. Benedict Church, 11045 Parsons Rd. Johns CreekTIX# 678-748-5802 www.johnscreeksymphony.org

HOLIDAY POPS12/7/2013 Price range: $10 to $50Georgia Symphony Orchestra, The Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Rd. NW, KennesawTIX# 770-429-7016 www.georgiasymphony.org

THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS ROCKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR12/7/2013 Price range: $35 to $75Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. TIX# 770-916-2852 www.cobbenergycentre.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDEholidayCHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD12/ 8, 2013 Prices: FreeDecatur Civic Chorus, First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave, DecaturTIX :770-388-9536, www.decaturcivicchorus.org ASO GOSPEL CHRISTMAS12/8/2013 Price range: $20 to $45Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE AtlantaTIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS WITH RICK BRAUN AND MINDI ABAIR12/14/2013 Price range: $42 to $67Ferst Center for the Arts 349 Ferst Dr. NWTIX# 404-894-9600 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu

CHRISTMAS WITH THE ASO12/14/2013 12/15/2013 Price range: $29 to $62Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NETIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

CHRISTMAS WITH ATLANTA MASTER CHORALE12/14, 2013 @8:00 pm & 12/15, 2013 @4:00pm, Prices: $20.00-25.00 Atlanta Master ChoraleEmory University, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 North Decatur Rd. TIX: 404-727-5050 www.AtlantaMasterChorale.org

ON HOLIDAY12/15/2013 Prices: Free!Atlanta Wind Symphony, Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forest St. RoswellTIX# 770-594-6232 www.roswellgov.com/index.aspx?NID=211

A VERY MERRY HOLIDAY POPS12/19/2013 12/21/2013 Price range: $22 to $60Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NETIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org/

HANDEL’S “MESSIAH,” THE CHRISTMAS PORTION12/21/2013 Adults: $30; Seniors: $24; Students: $15Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd. Johns CreekTIX# 678-748-5802 www.johnscreeksymphony.org

CELTIC WOMAN: A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION12/22/2013 Price range: $42.50 to $102.50Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NETIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER12/28/2013 Gen Adm Prices: $35Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St. RoswellTIX# 770-594-6232 www.roswellgov.com/index.aspx?NID=211

ASO NEW YEAR’S EVE12/31/2013 Price range: $31 to $69Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NETIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org/

Kids Shows DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE ON TOUR! PIRATE AND PRINCESS ADVENTURE12/14/2013 12/15/2013 Price range: $20 to $80Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. TIX# 770-916-2852 www.cobbenergycentre.com

ASO KIDS’ CHRISTMAS12/15/2013 12/15/2013 Price range: $15 to $22Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Woodruff Arts Center - Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St. NETIX# 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

LITTLE RAINDROP SONGS12/27/2013 1/18/2014 Gen Adm Prices: $10Alliance Theatre Woodruff Arts Center, The 1280 Peachtree St. NETIX# 404-733-5000 www.alliancetheatre.org/

Music Theatre

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE 12/ 18-29 2013 Prices:$33-$43Gypsey Theatre Company, Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive NWTIX404-894-9600 ,ferstcenter.gatech.edu

A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS12/ 5 - 15th 2013 Price (range): $23-$40Stepp Stewart & Dynamite Productions: Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center, 3181 Rainbow Dr. Decatur, GA 30034TIX 404-687-2700, www.asoulfulchristmas.com

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Vienna

Musicindustry

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Open House: Sunday, December 8, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Where will your child go and how will he get there? The Society of Mary founded Marist School more than 100 years ago to provide an education quite unlike any other. Our faculty and curriculum inspire excellence in all of our students. Beyond the classroom, we offer a comprehensive array of extra-curricular activities to pique students’ interests and uncover their hidden talents. Through it all, we instill a sense of personal responsibility, foster spiritual growth, and teach the joy of serving others. Learn more about what Marist has to offer. Please visit marist.com or call Jim Byrne, director of admissions and financial aid at 770-936-2214. Help your child prepare for his or her future—no matter where it leads.

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Justin breathes

music

Opensrecording

studio

Joinsdebate team

AP musictheory

Voice tutorfor kids

Music business

degree

Conservatoryscholarship

Choralcompetition,

Vienna

Musicindustry

major

Singswith

opera

Starts music therapy

program

Music lawpractice

Musicpublisher

Makes honor band

Opera company director

ComposerSymphony

musicdirector

Magnet school principal

Open House: Sunday, December 8, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Where will your child go and how will he get there? The Society of Mary founded Marist School more than 100 years ago to provide an education quite unlike any other. Our faculty and curriculum inspire excellence in all of our students. Beyond the classroom, we offer a comprehensive array of extra-curricular activities to pique students’ interests and uncover their hidden talents. Through it all, we instill a sense of personal responsibility, foster spiritual growth, and teach the joy of serving others. Learn more about what Marist has to offer. Please visit marist.com or call Jim Byrne, director of admissions and financial aid at 770-936-2214. Help your child prepare for his or her future—no matter where it leads.

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