FEBRUARY 2012
FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 3; 7 to 9 pm
GALLERY:
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
"URBAN
WORKS"
AN EXHIBIT OF PAINTINGS BY CHRISTINA BRAY
The exhibit will open on Friday, February 3, with a
reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through
March 23. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Working in
acrylics on canvas, Christina Bray's paintings depict a
fascination with Atlanta's many abandoned old commercial
buildings and the graffiti they have recently attracted. Her
subjects include many now defunct Atlanta landmarks such as
the Pullman Railyard and Glidden Paint Factory, as well as
others. "The sites I have chosen to portray juxtapose the
edgy newness of the graffiti alongside the gritty industrial
decay," says the artist.
The gallery
is located on the second floor of the main building in the
Callanwolde mansion at 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. Viewing
hours are from 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10
am to 3 pm on Saturday. For more information call
404-872-5338.
FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 3; 7 pm
FAMILY
STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
Celebrate the power of storytelling as
Callanwolde showcases the South's best stories, storytellers
and storytelling traditions. Black History Month will
feature stories from historical African and African-American
traditions. This spirited show includes dynamic performers
from the Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia. Coordinated
by popular local storyteller Esther Culver. Audiences of all
ages will enjoy this evening. This event will be held in the
indoor courtyard.
Tickets are sold at the door.
$3 General Admission, $1
Children. For more information, call 404-872-5338 or visit
www.callanwolde.org.
CALLANWOLDE DANCE ENSEMBLE
SNOW WHITE TEA
We invite you to a charming children's
afternoon tea in the elegant historic mansion. Enjoy
beautifully decorated tables filled with delicious tea
sandwiches and desserts. The cast of our spring ballet,
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, will meet and greet
your children in their own fairytale cottage! Tickets are
$25 per person and available at ticketleap.com beginning
January 9. Tickets by advance reservation only.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8; 8 pm
POETRY
READING
Join two guest poets, Louise Runyon and Megan
Volpert, as Callanwolde celebrates the art and
performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of
the Callanwolde Library.
Louise Runyon
is a dancer and a practitioner of the Feldenkrais method of
movement education as well as a poet. She was the first
woman to work at Atlantic Steel since World War II, and was
inspired by that experience to create her first poems and
choreography. Her books of poetry include Reborn,
Landscape / Fear & Love, and most recently The
Clearing.
Megan Volpert,
a poet and critic from Chicago, has settled in Decatur where
she works as a high school English teacher. Sonics in
Warholia (Sibling Rivalry Press, 2011) is her fourth
collection of poems. She has performed with a wide range of
poets including Christian Bök and Andrei Codrescu. Megan is
a co-director of the Atlanta Queer Literary Festival.
Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General
Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For
more information call 404-872-5338 or visit
www.callanwolde.org
FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 10; 8 pm
TANGO NIGHT - VALENTINE TANGO!
Learn about
the rhythm and movement of authentic Argentine Tango! Focus
on connecting with the music and your partner and learn how
two bodies can move as one. Dancers of all skill levels are
welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at
8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert
instructors of Tango Rio (www.tango-rio.com). After the
introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new
moves with an open tango dance party beginning at 9:15 pm.
Tickets are sold at the door. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party
Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. For
more information, call 404-872-5338 or visit
www.callanwolde.org
GRIFFIN AREA ARTS ALLIANCE
CALENDAR
March 1,
GRIFFIN CHORAL ARTS
Masterworks: Gloria!
7:30pm
Our major choral-orchestral offering of the season
features the well-known Gloria in D by Vivaldi and
the lesser-known but highly regarded Messa di Gloria
by Puccini. Elegant baroque style and operatic drama
make this a concert not to be missed.
Presented by Griffin Choral Arts
"Carpe Diem String Quartet"
March 8
A classical string quartet that rocks? Yes! Carpe
Diem String Quartet is quickly becoming the premier
American indie string quartet. The group's musical
passion has led them down the paths of gypsy, tango,
folk, pop, rock, and jazz inspired music, but the
quartet is equally at home with the traditional
string quartet repertoire.
Presented by Griffin Area Concert Association in the
Griffin Auditorium.
770-227-6185
