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September 2010 JList
The J-List social calendar – where to be seen this month |
Friday 9/3/2010
(tomorrow) | Atlanta Kickoff Street Fest $1 from every ticket will support Gulf Aid| Be There: | Midtown on Crescent Ave. between 12th&13th streets, extending into Front Page News | | When: | September 3 from 5 p.m.- 3 a.m. | | Expect: | Start the football season off right by going to Atlanta's hottest tailgate party. Enoy beer, mixed drinks, hurricanes, margaritas and some fanatastic food from Front Page News while listening to live music from Yacht Rock Schooner, Hot Sauce, and Justin. | | Tickets: | $10 in advance or $15 at the door | | More Info: | atlantakickoffstreetfest.com |
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Thursday 9/9/2010
(7 days away) | Party in the Kitchen | Be There: | Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery | | When: | September 9th from 7 to 10 p.m. | | Expect: | 400 guests, dressed in all-white attire, will enjoy an evening of music, dancing, cocktails and exquisite cuisine showcasing celebrity chefs from some of Atlanta’s finest restaurants. A fabulous silent auction will offer an array of items including travel and entertainment packages, fine dining experiences, and many unique items. All proceeds will benefit Open Hand’s efforts to prepare and deliver 5,000 meals per day for our neighbors in need. | | Tickets: | $150 per event ticket or $500 for two patron tickets | | More Info: | projectopenhand.org |
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Saturday 9/11/2010
(9 days away) | "Radcliffe Bailey: Memory as Medicine" | Be There: | High Museum of Art | | When: | Now through September 11, 2010. | | Expect: | The most comprehensive presentation of works by Atlanta-based artist Radcliffe Bailey is on display at the High Museum of Art. The exhibition, "Radcliffe Bailey: Memory as Medicine," includes sculptures, paintings, installations, glass works and modified objects divided into the themes "Water," "Blues" and "Blood." Caged African finches add a sound element to the exhibit. | | More Info: | high.org |
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Saturday 9/11/2010
(9 days away) | Ian’s Friends Foundation “Evening of Inspiration” Gala | Be There: | White Provisions | | When: | September 11th at 7:30 p.m. | | Expect: | Prepare for an “Evening of Inspiration” at the Ian’s Friends Foundation’s 3rd annual gala fund-raiser at White Provisions, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This incredible evening features local celebrity chefs, fine wine and cocktails, live music, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $250, and proceeds from the event will help IFF’s mission to fund pediatric brain tumor research. | | More Info: | iansfriendsfoundation.com |
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Saturday 9/11/2010
(9 days away) | Ian's Friends Foundation "Evening of Inspiration" Gala Benefiting IFF's mission to fund pediatric brain tumor research| Be There: | White Provsions | | When: | 7:30 p.m. | | Expect: | Prepare for an "Evening of Inspiration" at the Ian's Friends Foundations third annual gala fundraiser. Featuring local celebrity chefs, fine wine and cocktails, live music, and live silent auctions. | | Tickets: | $250 | | More Info: | iansfriendfoundations.com |
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Sunday 9/12/2010
(10 days away) | 2010 Midtown Restaurant Week | Be There: | Midtown | | When: | Sept. 4-12 | | Expect: | During the fifth anual Midtown Restaurant week, Atlantans can expericence some of the best cuisne Midtown has to offer. Participating restautants -such as Pacci Restaurant, The Melting Pot, and Livingston Restaurant +Bar will offer $25 three-course, prix fixe dinner menus. | | More Info: | atlrestaurantweek.com |
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Sunday 9/12/2010
(10 days away) | Rumpelstiltskin | Be There: | Center for Puppetry Arts | | When: | Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays through September 12 | | Expect: | Plan a day with the kids, and enoy watching puppets in action in the classic Borther's Grim fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin" adapted as a musical for the pupet stage. Also check out the Create-A-Puppet Workshop and a tour of the musem and exhibitions. | | Tickets: | $16 | | More Info: | puppet.org |
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Sunday 9/12/2010
(10 days away) | Salsa for Dimes Benefiting March of Dimes| Be There: | Nuevo Laredo Cantina | | When: | September 12 from 5-9 p.m. | | Expect: | Put on your sombreros and join Chair Lisa Fuller and Nuevo Laredo Cantina proprietor Chance Evans for the spiciest event of season, Salsa for Dimes. Nuevo Laredo, home of Atlanta's favorite authentic Mexican cuisine, will be closed to the public but open from 5-9pm for this special fundraiser to benefit the March of Dimes. The festive evening includes all you can eat and drink, world-famous margaritas and celebrity bartenders. | | Tickets: | $75 | | More Info: | (404) 350-9800
marchofdimes.com |
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Monday 9/13/2010
(11 days away) | Blue Ties Benefiting ProstAware &Sponsored by JEZEBEL| Be There: | The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead | | When: | September 13th 11:30 a.m. | | Expect: | Celebrate all the men in your life at the second annual Blue Ties luncheon. Keynote speakers include Clark Howard, WSB-TV consumer adviser, and Bob Williams, president of the Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena. | | Tickets: | $100 | | More Info: | (770) 643-1807
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Thursday 9/16/2010
(14 days away) | AKF Partnership Golf Event and Black Tie Event | Be There: | Legacy on Lanier Golf Club and W Hotel Downtown | | When: | Sept 16th and Sept 18th | | Expect: | Take a Swing at Ending Global Poverty at the 4th Annual Partnerships In Action Golf Tournament. PartnershipsInAction Golf is an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA), a non-profit international development agency that seeks to improve opportunities and livelihoods of communities in the developing world. The golf tournament will take place on September 16th at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club. A BBQ lunch will follow the tournament. | | Tickets: | $250/player. All donations go 100% to helping end Global Poverty. | | More Info: | (678) 592-4444
partnershipsinaction.org |
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Thursday 9/16/2010
(14 days away) | On the Boardwalk: Men's Suting Event Sponsored by JEZEBEL| Be There: | Bloomingdale's, Lenox Square | | When: | Sept. 16 5-8 p.m. | | Expect: | Suit up in vintage style and enojy complementary cigar rolls, manicure, shoe shining and basic alterations. Also receive 25% off all regular priced dress shirts and ties with a purchase of a suit. Sponsored by JEZEBEL, celebrating HBO's new series, "Board-walk Empire", be sure not to miss out. | | Tickets: | Call by Sept. 10 for reservations. | | More Info: | (404) 495-2933
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Friday 9/17/2010
(15 days away) | Friday Jazz | Be There: | High Museum of Art | | When: | Sept. 17th 5-10 p.m. | | Expect: | Come out for a night of art and jazz, including live muscial performances, full gallery access, and food and drink availble for purchase. Steve Dancz will be the jazz pianist for September. | | Tickets: | Free with museum admission | | More Info: | high.org |
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Saturday 9/18/2010
(16 days away) | Atlanta Arts Festival | Be There: | Piedmont Park | | When: | Sept. 18th 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sept. 19th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | | Expect: | Head to Piedmont Park for one of Atlanta's favorite events and browse the work of more than 200 artists in 12 different mediums, artist demonstrations, live music, and much more. | | Tickets: | Free | | More Info: | atlantaartsfestival.com |
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Saturday 9/18/2010
(16 days away) | Atlanta Cotillion IX Ball Benefiting AID Atlanta| Be There: | The Foundry at Puritan Mill | | When: | September 18 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM | | Expect: | Annually, a group of gentlemen from the Atlanta gay community participate as “debutantes” in a unique fundraising concept to benefit HIV/AIDS charities. Each participant is given a financial goal; how they reach and, almost always, exceed that goal depends on their creativity, resources and passion for helping those affected by HIV/AIDS. Since 2002 the Atlanta Cotillion has not only donated over $620,000, but has also become one of the single largest donors of unrestricted funds to AID Atlanta, the largest AIDS service organization in the southeast. | | Tickets: | Gown Seat $75.00
Tuxedo Seat $150.00 | | More Info: | (404) 870-7700
aidatlanta.org |
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Saturday 9/18/2010
(16 days away) | Japanese Floral Design | Be There: | Museum of Design Atlanta | | When: | August 29 through Sept. 18th | | Expect: | Discover beauty at its best at the Museum of Design Atlanta's presentation of the two concurrent shows highlighting the precision of Japanese floral design, starting with "The Art of Ichiyo Ikebana- Japanese Floral Design- A Personal Dialogue." Additionally, the Atlanta chapter of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana will create a new display of flower arrangements inspired by water as part of the "Waterways" exhibition. Special events and workshops also will take place during the weeks of the exhibitions, including an opening reception on Aug. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. | | More Info: | museumofdesign.org |
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Thursday 9/23/2010
(21 days away) | Gorillas in Our Midst: A Primate Production Benefiting DFGF| Be There: | Atelier 1789 | | When: | Sept. 23rd from 7-10 p.m. | | Expect: | Celebrate the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Third Annual Fundraising Event with an evening of art, fashion, culture, and eduaction. Journey to Africa and shop a Rwandan market filled with jewelry, artifacts, food, and more. Be sure to put on your best safari-chic outfit. | | More Info: | gorillafund.org |
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Saturday 9/25/2010
(23 days away) | CURE Childhood Cancer: 2010 A Tribute to Our Quiet Heros Benfiting pediatric cancer research & Sponsored by JEZEBEL| Be There: | Grand Hyatt., Buckhead | | When: | Sept. 25 from 11 a.m- 2 p.m. | | Expect: | Shout your support for mothers of children with cancer and listen to a key note address from author Nancy Keene. A silent auction will also be featured. | | Tickets: | $125 | | More Info: | (770) 986-0035
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Saturday 9/25/2010
(23 days away) | JAZZOO Atlanta 2010 | Be There: | Zoo Atlanta | | When: | Sept. 25th from 6-11 p.m. | | Expect: | Join the fun as Zoo Atlanta and Vantage Realty welcome the 3rd annual JAZZOO on September 25th, from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The Zoo serves as a unique, exotic backdrop for over 20 of Atlanta’s best restaurants, providing food, full open bar all evening long and four stages featuring a variety of music and entertainment, including acoustic music provided by Eddie’s Attic, and the popular 80’s cover band, The Breakfast Club. Walk the red carpet, enjoy animal viewings until dusk, and new this year, JAZZOO-inspired designs from SCAD Atlanta’s fashion students – vote for your favorite! | | Tickets: | Individual tickets are $100. Tickets are all-inclusive.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (through August 15.) Two Individual Tickets for $150.00!
VIP tickets are $200. This includes access to private VIP-only area on Panda Veranda, with food and open bar, exclusive VIP lounge & bar in main tent, souvenir T-shir | | More Info: | (404) 966-0649
jazzooatlanta.org |
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Saturday 9/25/2010
(23 days away) | Spiritual Bonds of Nature | Be There: | Alan Avery's Art Company | | Expect: | Take a moment to say "Ahhh" at Alan Avery's Art Company's new exhibtion. The collection of paintings by Larry Gray and Jean Larson focus on nature, landscape and interpretive botanical works that evoke a spiritual awakening through art. | | More Info: | alanavery-artcompany.com |
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Sunday 9/26/2010
(24 days away) | Atlanta's Table Supper Club Inman Park Restaurant Week Benefiting Atlanta's Table, a project of the Atlanta Community Food Bank| Be There: | For a full listing of restaurants, visit website. | | When: | Sept. 20 through the 26th | | Expect: | In awareness of Hunger Action Month, there will be a special week-long Supper Club featuring Inman Park Restaurants. Visit a participating restaurant and support this month's Supper Club by purchasing a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize package from one of Inman Park's finest restaurants. Proceeds benefit Atlanta's Table, a project of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. For more details, visit ACFB.org. | | More Info: | inmanparkrestaurantweek.com |
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Monday 9/27/2010
(25 days away) | Marlow's Tavern Golf Classic Benefiting Special Olympics Georgia| Be There: | Horshoe Bend | | When: | Sept. 27th 9:30 a.m. | | Expect: | Come watch the torunament hosted by Sterling Hospitality. After, head over to Aqua Blue for an after-party featuring an award ceremony, rececption, and silent auction. | | Tickets: | Call 770-414-9390, ext. 111 | | More Info: | (770) 414-9390
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Thursday 9/30/2010
(28 days away) | Fashion with Passion Benefiting Susan G. Komen for The Cure & sponsored by JEZEBEL| Be There: | Sage Clothing, Buckhead | | When: | Sept. 30th 6-9 p.m. | | Expect: | Kick of Breast Cancer awareness month by attending Sage's fall fashion show. Enjoy cocktails, yummy nibles, and raffle prizes. The first 20 gals to make a purchase at the fashion show will recieve one of the store's new T-shirts benefiting The Susan G. Komen for The Cure. | | More Info: | sageclothing.com |
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Thursday 9/30/2010
(28 days away) | Fashion on the Go: What to Wear, Where to Go Sponsored by JEZEBEL| Be There: | Bloomingdales, Lenox Square | | When: | Sept. 30th 5-8 p.m. | | Expect: | Check out fall's hottest looks from designers such as Aqua, Rebecca Taylor, Diane von Furstenberg, Trina Turk, and Leifsdottir. Enjoy skinny margaritas, and savings too good to miss out on. | | More Info: | (404) 495-2927
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October 2010 JList
The J-List social calendar – where to be seen this month |
Friday 10/1/2010
(29 days away) | The Humane Event | Be There: | WETBAR, W Atlanta- Downtown | | When: | Oct. 1st 7:30 p.m. | | Expect: | Join the Atlanta Humane Society's 1873 Society Club to help benefit dogs rescued from fighting rings. Signature cocktails, delcious tastings by BLT steak, and the sounds of Frank "DJ Gman" Thomas will provide a dog waggin' good time. | | Tickets: | Space is limited | | More Info: | atlantahumane.org |
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Saturday 10/2/2010
(30 days away) | Make A Difference Tour 2010 | Be There: | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park | | Expect: | Help make a difference in the lives of children and listen to some your favorite artists featuring New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado and some of the top names in Christian music, including TobyMac, Third Day and Michael W. Smith. | | Tickets: | $23 - $99 | | More Info: | ticketmaster.com & makeadifferencetour.com |
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Saturday 10/2/2010
(30 days away) | Summer Show and "No Limits: Celebrating Georgia Artists with Disabilities" | Be There: | Mason Murer Fine Art | | When: | August 20 through October 2nd | | Expect: | Get artistically inspired at Mason Murer Fine Art's summer show, which will feature photography, beautiful and complex abstract works, mixed media, multimedia, poetry and music. This extravaganza opens Aug. 20 (with an artist reception from 7 to 10 p.m.) and runs through Oct. 2. Then, on Aug. 21, be sure to catch "No Limits: Celebrating Georgia Artists with Disabilities" from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening will feature music, hors d'oeuvres, and an open bar. 50 percent of the proceeds from the sales benefit VSA Arts of Georgia. | | Tickets: | $50 per person or $75 per couple | | More Info: | masonmurer.com |
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Saturday 10/2/2010
(30 days away) | Through a Window of Paint | Be There: | Swan Coach House | | When: | Through Oct. 2 | | Expect: | Come and view beautiful paitings of realistic landscpaes by 17 Georgia and other Southeast-based artists. Also, don't miss the chance to meet the artists on Sept. 9 from 6-8 p.m.! Sponsored by Marjorie E. West, and presented by the Swan Coach House Gallery and the Forward Arts Foundation. | | More Info: | swancoachhouse.com |
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Sunday 10/3/2010
(31 days away) | The Atlanta 2-day Walk for Breast Cancer | Be There: | Downtown Atlanta | | When: | October 2-3rd | | Expect: | The fight against breast cancer starts with a single step. Whether you’re walking for a friend, a loved one or for someone you don’t even know, it’s a journey well worth taking.We make it easy to participate. You can even choose your mileage: Walk up to 20 miles on Saturday or up to 10 miles on Sunday. Walk on both days or just on Sunday. | | More Info: | (404) 531-4111
itsthejourney.org |
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Monday 10/4/2010
(32 days away) | Pink Ribbons Luncheon and Fashion Show Benfiting local breast cancer oranizations & Sponsored by Jezebel| Be There: | The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead | | When: | Oct. 4th 12 p.m. | | Expect: | Grab your girlfriends, and join JEZEBEL at the 16th annual Pink Ribbons Luncheon and Fashion Show. Check out all the newest fashions while supporting local breast cancer organizations. | | Tickets: | $100 | | More Info: | (770) 643-1807
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Tuesday 10/5/2010
(33 days away) | Pryor Fine Art's 20th Anniversary Celebration Benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta| Be There: | Pryor Fine Art | | When: | Sept. 17th- Oct. 5th. (Opening reception Sept. 17th 6-9 p.m.) | | Expect: | Visit the gallery for its 20th Anniversary Celebration. Susie Pryor, owner of Pryor Fine Art, will host a show of her own work at the opening reception. | | More Info: | bennettsgallery.com |
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Thursday 10/7/2010
(35 days away) | Arts & Ale | Be There: | Huff Harrington Fine Art | | When: | Oct. 7 from 6- 8 p.m.
Exhibition runs through Nov. 5 | | Expect: | Come and meet some of the gallery's most popular artists including Doug Foltz, Elizabeth Barber and Karen Bezuidenhout . Check out their fabulous works while enjoying craft beers, small bites, and live music. | | More Info: | (404) 257-0511
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Thursday 10/14/2010
(42 days away) | Aqua Vino | Be There: | Benefiting The Correll Center for Aquatic Animal Health at the Georgia Aquarium | | When: | Grand Ocean Ballroom 7 p.m. | | Expect: | Taste more than 200 disitnguished wines from around the globe and nibbles from more than 30 of Atlanta's top restaurants at Georgia Aquarium's fifth annual Aqua Vino. Enoy live music, silent auctions, and some pretty cool sea creatures. | | Tickets: | $150 for Grand Tasting, $225 for VIP tasting (inlcudes early admission at 6 p.m., access to the VIP lounge and more). | | More Info: | georgiaaquarium.org |
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Sunday 10/17/2010
(45 days away) | 2010 AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run Benefiting AIDS service organizations| Be There: | Piedmont Park | | When: | Check-in 12 p.m.
5K run starts at 1:45 p.m.
Walk starts at 2 p.m. | | Expect: | Join thousands of Atlantans in the largest and most visible fundraising event for AIDS in the Southeast, at the 2010 AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run: Commemorating 20 Years of Giving Hope. | | More Info: | aidswalkatlanta.com |
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Sunday 10/24/2010
(52 days away) | Pageant: The Muscial | Be There: | 14th Street Playhouse | | When: | Through Oct. 24 | | Expect: | Make it a unique date night at this off-Broadway hit, which showcases six of the most beautifuly radiant beauty "queens" vying for the audience's decision on who wins the crown and title of "Miss Glamouresse". Produced by Alan Finkle, Dustin Lewis and 2 Fat Farmers Productions. Appropriate for all ages. | | Tickets: | $32-$40 | | More Info: | 14thstplayhouse.org |
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Saturday 10/30/2010
(58 days away) | High Museum of Art 25th Latin American Film Festival | Be There: | Rich Theater | | When: | Sept. 24th- Oct. 30th | | Expect: | Add some Latin flair to your social calendar and check out 14 films from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. | | More Info: | high.org |
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Saturday 10/30/2010
(58 days away) | Serving Form | Be There: | Museum of Design Atlanta | | When: | Oct. 1-30 | | Expect: | Coinciding with Atlanta Design Week, be sure to see designer Kristofer Lamey's work of sculptural light and multi-use furniture created from materials like aluminum alloy, Baltic birch, rare earth magnets, and LED lights. Lamey will be present Oct. 26-30 for live demonstrations. | | More Info: | museumofdesign.org |
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Saturday 10/30/2010
(58 days away) | Observations on Japanese Architects | Be There: | Museum of Design Atlanta | | When: | Through Oct. 30 | | Expect: | Discover the work of 54 Japanese architecture offices. Hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina the exhibition is curated by Argentine designers Norbeto Feal and Anabella Gatto. The works are organzied into three thematic groups that will be sure to provoke thought and discussion about new trends in architectural deisgns. | | More Info: | museumofdesign.org |
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Sunday 10/31/2010
(59 days away) | Blown Organics | Be There: | Atlanta Botanical Garden | | When: | June through October | | Expect: | Discover a bounty of sparkling glass apples, pears and peaches among the new planting in the Edible Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden. "Blown Organics" features hand-blown glass sculptures that have been custom made for the garden by Cohn-Stone Studios of Richmond, Calif. In the fall, the exhibition will expand to include a cornucopia of produce such as pumpkins and gourds. | | More Info: | (404) 876-5859
atlantabotanicalgarden.org |
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December 2010 JList
The J-List social calendar – where to be seen this month |
Friday 12/31/2010
(120 days away) | "Signs of Life: Photographs by Peter Sekaer" | Be There: | High Museum of Art | | When: | Now through January 9, 2011 | | Expect: | Picture this: lifelike photography at the High Museum of Art, where "Signs of Life: Photographs by Peter Sekaer," the first major exhibition dedicated to the work of the Danish-born American photographer, consists of approximately 75 vintage gelatin silver prints. Sekaer's work documents the effects of the Great Depression. | | More Info: | high.org |
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