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Museums & Exhibits
The time is closing out on the High Museum of Art’s Louvre Atlanta: Houdon at the Louvre: Masterworks of Enlightenment exhibition. The exhibit highlights Jean-Antoine Houdon, a major artist of the French Enlightenment. This will run through Sept. 7 so catch the one-time opportunity while you can. Visit high.org or more information and ticket info.
If you’d like to get your kids into the Olympic spirit, visit Imagine It! Children’s Museum for a special exhibition on the games at the Under the Big Top: You’re the Ringmaster exhibit through Sept. 14. The opening ceremonies will be held on Aug. 9 at noon and again on Aug. 10 at 1pm. The weekend of Aug. 16-17 will offer children a chance to participate in a medal ceremony. For more information, visit imgineit-cma.org or call 404-659-5437.
The Southern Museum will present “Share A Story” on Aug. 27 at 10am. The event “I’m Taking a Trip on My Train” is designed for pre-school children ages 3-5 with props and scenarios. The museum is located 20 miles north of Atlanta off I-75 exit 273. Call the museum for more info at 770-427-2117.
The Art Institute of Atlanta in Decatur will hold “Taking Off: The Atlanta Printmakers Studio” on Aug. 15 from 6-8pm. This will be a selection of works by local artists. For additional information or other events from the Institute, visit artinstitutes.edu/decatur.
Sporting Event
Look, we’re going to put this to you straight. Go see the Braves while you can. They’re not making the postseason. It won’t happen, and the season is winding down. They are a mess, certainly, but it’s still baseball. And it’s still summer. The Bravos host the Cubs for a fun, three-game set Aug. 12-14 followed by the Giants (who they can beat) Aug. 15-18. The final home series of the month at Turner Field is the Marlins from Aug. 26-28. Tickets can be found at braves.com.
It’s not Fall yet, but it will feel that way when you see pigskin flying through the air. If you’re looking to get back into the spirit, check out the BJ’s Membership Club Back-to-School Challenge at 1990 Jonesboro Road in McDonough (30253) on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 11am to noon. For more information, call 678-432-0194.
If you missed your shot at spring or summer glory on the kickball diamond, fear not. There’s another chance coming up. The fall registration for gokickball.com and WAKA (kickball.com) is open throughout this month. If you’re looking to register a team, hurry. If you just want to participate as an individual, you’ll have more time. Either way it’s a great chance to meet people and get drunk for no particularly good reason. It’s fun. That’s all you need to know.
There’s nothing wrong with a night of hot chicks on skates. If you’re looking for a unique experience, visit Stone Mountain for the Atlanta Roller Girls recruitment workshop on Aug. 20. It’s fun to watch, so it is probably more fun to be apart of. Go to atlantarollergirls.com for schedule and ticket info.
Will Matt Ryan be the quarterback of the future? We don’t tend to trust people with two first names. But decide for yourself. Falcon football is back with preseason games on Aug. 16 against Indy and then Aug. 22 against Tennessee. Both games are at 7:30 at the newly renovated Georgia Dome. The first game of the regular season is Sept. 7 at home against Detroit at 1pm. Visit atlantafalcons.com for ticket info.
Apparently, Atlanta has a professional soccer team. Who knew? The Atlanta Silverbacks have two home games the rest of this month. First, they’ll face Charleston Battery on Aug. 16 at 7:55pm and then the Rochester Rhinos on Aug. 30 at 7:55pm.Go to their website at atlantasilverbacks.com for ticket and schedule information. And no, we don’t think David Beckham will be in the area anytime soon. He probably thinks Atlanta is in space. That’s where his wife comes from.
Theatre, Film & Performing Arts
Two things can survive a nuclear Holocaust: cockroaches and Kathy Griffin. The red-headed “comedian” brings her show and eternal pursue to get off the D-list to Atlanta on Sept. 5 with a pair of performances. Griffin will perform at 7:30pm & 10:30pm at the Fox Theatre. For ticket or event info, go to foxtheatre.org.
Need a laugh? Go by the Atlanta Civic Center on August 23 for the Laughter for Your Soul Comedy and R&B Festival hosted by Wanada Smith of V-103. Tickets are $51-$91 and can be found at ticketmaster.com or 404-249-6400.
There’s a unique show opportunity at Varity Playhouse this month. A Japanese group called The Silver Beats will play on Aug. 13 at 8pm. The group is from Tokyo and covers Beatles songs. It’s like Yoko Ono all over again. Variety is located at 1099 Euclid Avenue in Little Five. Call 404-521-1786 for into.
The Fox Theatre opens its new season with something special on Sept. 4. The season starts with “JUNGA: Descendents of the Dragon” at 8pm, a show that incorporates kung fu, acrobatics, music and dance of the Chinese culture. Tickets range from $31.50-$36. Go to foxtheatre.org.
The summer film season didn’t end with “The Dark Knight.” The Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival rolls strong through August with a full lineup. “Kung Fu Panda” with Jack Black hits the Fox Theatre on Aug. 10 at 2pm followed by “Hancock” with Will Smith at 7pm. “Mamma Mia!” will show on Aug. 28 at 7:30pm, and “Wall-E” will screen at 2pm on Aug. 30 before “Indiana Jones and the Murder of a Successful Franchise” at 7:30pm. Go to foxtheatre.org for tickets.
If you’re looking for good comedy, check out uberfunny Chris Potter at Funny Farm from Aug. 21-24. The “Last Comic Standing” alum is hilarious and he’s worth driving to Roswell. Funny Farm is located at 608 Holcomb Bridge Road. Call 404-467-4242 for information.
Elvis is dead, but his spirit and awesome jumpsuits live on. Variety Playhouse will host its Elvis Memorial “Kingsized” on Aug. 16 at 8pm. This isn’t a show to miss if you even remotely love the King. Call 404-521-1786 for into.
If Elvis isn’t your thing and you want something more classy, travel to Verizon Amphitheatre for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra “Turner Classic Movies Night.” The show begins at 8:30pm. Call 404-249-6400 for ticket info or visit vzamp.com.
Just be warned, Rod Stewart is in town on Aug. 27 at Chastain Park Amphitheatre. Hide your women and children. Put on your headphones. Stow away any hairspray. If you’re looking for a good band, check out Stone Temple Pilots at Verizon on Aug. 23. The group is back together so long as it can keep drugs from its lead singer. Good luck with that. Tickets or info (yes, for Rod, too) can be found at vzwamp.com.
Special Events
Like Asian food? Atlanta will have Taste of Asia throughout the city Aug. 10-16 at restaurants such as Silk and Straits, which is owned by Ludacris. The event will offer entertainment and special offers such as a three-course meal for $28. For event and schedule info, visit garestaurants.com.
You’re not likely to forget if you drive downtown at all on Aug. 29, but DragonCon comes back to Atlanta at the end of the month. So feature your Trogdor or Princess Leah outfit and head down. Visit dragoncon.com for additional info.
Decatur is a lovely town. We’re betting its even lovelier with blues and bluegrass. The Decatur BBQ Blues and Bluegrass Festival is on Aug. 16 from 4-10pm. Adult tickets are only $10 and kids under the age of 10 are free. The music lineup includes Flat Rock Bluegrass Band, Well Strung, Stonehouse Posee and more. Go to decaturbbqfestival.com for tickets.
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