Art Currents Atlanta

05/04/2022

Looking to get creative and learn new skills? These organizations have you covered! Go to artcurrentsatl.com to check out current classes.

12/12/2021

Jingle! Jingle! It’s the best time of the year and that means a LIVE episode of Southbound for the Holidays: The Merry, The Magic, The Madness! Join Horizon Theatre LIVE (or Zoom) for a night of Ho, Ho, Ho’s with tales and music that are merry, bright and full of laughs.

Grab your Santa hat, dreidel or mistletoe – its going to be quite the holiday! Tickets are FREE and available at https://bit.ly/3rNP1ym.

You don't want miss our featured guests including Atlanta favorite Chris Kayser (Scrooge for 20+ years in the Alliance's A Christmas Carol and Horizon's Sweet Water Taste, The City of Conversation, Superior Donuts), raconteur and playwright Suehyla El-Attar Young (Horizon's Nope, That's Just My First Name, Third Country); local comedian and actor Rob Cleveland (Horizon's Waffle Palace Christmas); spoken word artist Jasmine Renee Ellis (Marie and Rosetta now playing at True Colors), and popular jazz singer Gwen Hughes.

Mon 13 Dec, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM [EST]: JOIN US for Southbound for the Holidays: The Merry, The Magic, The Madness! Jingle! Jingle! It’s the best time of the year and that means a LIVE episode of Southbound for the Holidays: The Merry, The

12/10/2021

Opening tonight!

Celebrate the season in sunny Miami as Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia star in a brand new hilarious holiday presentation of The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – Holiday Edition from Out Front Theatre Company. Originally conceived by Hell in a Handbag Productions in Chicago, this seasonal romp with everyone’s favorite group of gals will fill you with the spirit of the season and leave you aching from laughter!

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3oxWboj.

Sat 11 Dec, 10:30 PM - 12:00 AM [EST]: Celebrate the season in sunny Miami as Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia star in a brand new hilarious holiday presentation of The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – Holiday Edition. Originally concei

12/08/2021

Joy to the World! The music of Christmas connects past to present, sounds to memory, music to spirit. It unites us in shared expectancy and shared delight. We sing together the carols of the season and listen in wonder for the song of the angels.

For many of you, Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale has become a treasured part of your holiday tradition, and you bring family, friends, neighbors, and out of town visitors to share this time with you and us. With the outpouring of support last year, the decision was made to once again include three performances in this season.

Please join us as we as we journey to the manger in Bethlehem and experience again the birth of a promise of new life, peace, and joy.

PERFORMANCES at Emory University Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 | 8pm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 8pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 4pm

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3lN7p6r.

Sat 11 Dec, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM [EST]: CHRISTMAS with ATLANTA MASTER CHORALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 | 8pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 8pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 4pm All concerts are held at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts on the Campus of

12/05/2021

The holidays are in full swing! Here are a few festive events you and your family can enjoy this week with Alliance Theatre, Promontory Productions, and Woodstock Arts - formerly Elm Street.

(KNOCK, KNOCK)
Come in from the cold and celebrate community, family, and warmth this holiday season! Welcome to The Apartment Building. Below us, above us, and beside us, the residents are preparing for the holidays and trying to stay warm. Join us on a floor to floor adventure, meeting and celebrating with a variety of friends who all call The Apartment Building home. Surprises hide behind each door — all you need to do is (Knock, Knock).

Tickets at https://alliancetheatre.org/production/2021-22/knock-knock.

An Actor's Carol
Promontory Players Theater presents An Actor’s Carol. This is not your typical one-man show, nor your usual Christmas Carol. This kinetic production borrows heavily from the theatrical techniques of silent film, radio, and vaudeville, while honoring a wonderfully complex and redemptive story. Elements of Eastern European Clown and Mime are employed to keep the show moving at an athletic clip. Immerse yourself in the spectacle of this spirited marathon towards redemption… through Dickens.

Tickets at https://www.promontoryp.com/current.

A Christmas Carol
Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical, Once on This Island), breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale of A Christmas Carol.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas” before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him.

A Christmas Carol is a spectacular Broadway musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well-known story and a Woodstock holiday tradition!

Tickets at https://elmstreetarts.org/events/a-christmas-carol-2021/.

12/02/2021

Enjoy a timeless classic, "The Nutcracker", December 2nd - 5th at The Jennie T. Anderson Theater in Marietta, Georgia. Start a new holiday tradition with your family as dancers from The Georgia Ballet and live musicians from The Georgia Ballet Orchestra bring the magic to life.

To purchase tickets, visit https://www.georgiaballet.org/season. To find more Atlanta events for your friends and family, explore https://artcurrentsatl.com/theatre-events.

Please note, tonight's performance is the Sensory Friendly Show and will not feature the live orchestra. Masks are required upon entry and during all performances.

12/02/2021

Learn more about CLUB HERTZ LIVE, presented by the Alliance Theatre, and other theatre events from our partners at Georgia Theatre Guide!

11/28/2021

Who killed Sir Charles Baskerville? Is there any truth to the legend of a supernatural hound? This sounds like a case for the world’s most famous detective!

From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig, comes a fast-paced comedy mystery that takes us from Baker Street to the haunted Dartmoor. Join Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson as they try to escape a dizzying web of clues, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than 40 characters in a “Perfect Mix Of Slapstick And Thrills” for the entire family (Theatermania).

Join the Theatrical Outfit now through Jan. 2 for this fun show! Tickets available at https://www.theatricaloutfit.org/shows/baskerville/.

11/26/2021

WINTER HOUSE is a new 16-day event where families can enjoy a welcoming, art-filled holiday experience that reflects a passion for arts education.

Imagine twinkling lights, laughter, and delicious treats all in one place in our 27,000 square-foot historic mansion filled with holiday magic, activities, and workshops for all. Friends can sit by a blazing fire in the Wine Bar and Beer Garden, and families can gather by the outdoor fire pits to make s’mores. Jazzy holiday sounds will fill the air while you peruse our holiday artist market, play classic board games in the Library with a glass of mulled wine, or learn how to build and decorate your very own gingerbread house. Santa will be making a special trip to the mansion from up north for photo sessions with furry friends and families.

Entrance to Callanwolde Fine Arts Center will be free and open from 11 AM to 8 PM, Sunday–Thursday & 11 AM to 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Please visit Callanwolde.org/winterhouse to pre-purchase all ticketed workshops, performances, and events before arriving.

11/24/2021

Help give back next week at the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance Giving Day Sale!

You’ll receive great bargains on textile supplies and equipment while 100% of your purchases will benefit our fiber arts community.

Shop for knitting/embellishment yarn, silk fabric on bolts, chair caning supplies, merino roving, silk top, knitting machines, a drum carder, and books plus fabric (fashion and home decor), weaving yarn, thread, magazines, and kits for your creative projects.

You’ll find a wide selection and low prices, and you’ll receive an additional 10% discount on purchases of $50 or more. You’ll leave with both fabulous finds and the warm, fuzzy feelings that come from making a difference!

Covid Safety Note: Mask wearing is mandatory in the SEFAA Center regardless of vaccination status.

11/11/2021

Art patrons are invited to observe a master class with violinist Geneva Lewis and Emory University students this Friday, Nov. 8, from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.

New Zealand-born violinist Geneva Lewis has forged a reputation as a musician of consummate artistry whose performances speak from and to the heart. Hailed by conductor Nic McGegan as “a name to watch,” Lewis is also the recipient of a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant and Grand Prize winner of the 2020 Concert Artists Guild Competition. Part of the Schwartz Artist-in-Residence program.

Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result is required for all patrons attending this event. Full details are available at schwartz.emory.edu/FAQ

11/10/2021

Get Up Close and Personal with Full Radius Dance , a physically integrated (dancers with and without disabilities) dance company, this Friday and Saturday!

Up Close and Personal: An Evening with Full Radius is a dance concert featuring work by Full Radius Dance company members for Full Radius Dance company members.

Attendance is free, and parking is available in the Carriage Works lot at Bankhead & Means streets at no cost. This in-person event will take place outside. Masks are optional.

For more information, visit https://artcurrentsatl.com/dance-events.