Welcome to the DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau

www.museum.oglethorpe.edu

1-866-633-5252 ext. 3354

April 1 – May 9

(Tuesdays – Sundays)

Henri Matisse: A Celebration of French Poets & Poetry

Explore the fascinating world of French culture at this exhibit at Oglethorpe’s Museum.
Oglethorpe University

1-866-633-5252 ext. 3364

April 1 – 10

(Fridays – Sundays)

Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire

“So, I have amnesia -- that’s very inconvenient.” It’s just another day for Claire... she wakes up and has no idea who or where she is. Her husband greets her with a cup of coffee and her book of memories. But on this morning, a man appears from under the bed and convinces her to go on a journey to find out who she truly is.

Onstage Atlanta

www.onstageatlanta.com

1-866-633-5252 ext. 3365

April 1 – 11 (No Show on Easter Sunday)

(Thursdays – Sundays)

Master Class by Terrence McNally

Diva: Maria Callas. The name evokes greatness, beauty, talent and in some cases, fear. While interacting and teaching three students over the course of a “master class,” Callas muses on her past performances, successes and failures, her infamous relationship with Aristotle Onassis, and the sacrifices we all must make in the name of art.

Stage Door Players

www.stagedoorplayers.net

1-866-633-5252 ext. 3369

April 1 – May 16

(Tuesdays – Sundays)

Artists in Georgia: Contemporary Works from the Collection

Artists in Georgia: Contemporary Works from the Collection features a selection of 19 drawings, prints, and photographs created since 1970 by 15 artists who are either native to the state or who became Georgians by choice. Included in the exhibition are works by Annette Cone-Skelton, a native, and transplants John McWilliams and Katherine Mitchell, the recently retired professor of painting in Emory’s Visual Arts Program. All three of these artists are prominently featured, along with the Carlos Museum itself, in the Georgia Masterpieces book.

Michael C. Carlos Museum

www.carlos.emory.edu

1-866-633-5252 ext. 3359

April 1 – May 27

Film in IMAX® - Forces of Nature
Join scientists as they follow earthquakes, tornados, volcanic eruptions and severe storms to determine what triggers these natural disasters. Presented in conjunction with the special exhibition Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

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April 1 – July 11

(Tuesdays – Sundays)

When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection

When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection celebrates the dazzling beauty and awe-inspiring technical craftsmanship of Indian jewelry with more than 150 pieces spanning 2,000 years, primarily from South India. The title alludes to the preference for gold in South Indian jewelry—North Indian jewelry, on the other hand, is known primarily for the use of precious and semiprecious stones—as well as to the strong influence of nature on the designs, from ear studs in the form of a lotus to armbands featuring petal-and-leaf weaving. When Gold Blossoms includes spectacular rings, anklets, earrings, hair pendants, jeweled crowns, ivory combs, and an elaborate swing and a gold throne for a deity. Some of the pieces are worn in daily life, others dedicated to deities in Hindu temples. Photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries will be displayed alongside the jewelry to provide a fuller understanding of the ways in which jewelry is worn and used.

Michael C. Carlos Museum

www.carlos.emory.edu

1-866-633-5252 ext. 3359

April 1– July 29

Film in IMAX® - Arabia

Journey deep into the heart of this exotic land and experience firsthand the mystique of Arabia both past and present. Discover the lost city of Madain Saleh and explore its ancient tombs; travel with a camel caravan along the early frankincense trade route; share in the lamp-lit warmth of a Bedouin family tent and travel back in time to the Islamic Golden Age where Arabian science and scholarship flourished; and survive a desert sandstorm and dive the coral reefs and ancient shipwrecks of the dazzling Red Sea.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

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April 2-10, 17, 24

Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™

Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™ is an Atlanta tradition and is the longest running lasershow in the world. The show features 45 minutes of spectacular fireworks, lights and laser affects all choreographed to great music. Show segments highlight a musical tribute to famous Georgia artists, some all-time favorite tunes and medleys highlighting the every day hero and favorite sports teams. A patriotic medley and traditional favorites such as “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and “Celestial Soda Pop” are back by popular demand. Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening out as Stone Mountain is transformed into a natural amphitheater.

Stone Mountain Park

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April 2, 9,16,23,30

Martinis & IMAX®

Shake it up with Atlanta’s perfect mix of culture and cocktails! Enjoy cool cocktails, stunning films, live music and creative cuisine beneath the world’s largest dinosaurs.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

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April 3

Easter Egg Hunt - Eggstravaganza

A family favorite for years, Callanwolde’s Easter egg hunt features thousands of eggs to find, a live performance for children in the amphitheatre, Atlanta Braves games & prizes, and a chance to pet live bunnies and meet the Easter Bunny. Bring your Easter basket and your camera for a fun, family day set in Callanwolde’s beautiful gardens and grounds. In case of rain the event will be cancelled. Arrive early for free parking and shuttle bus service at the Emory University Briarcliff Campus,

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

1-866-633-5252 ext. 3344

April 3 - 11

Spring FUN Break

Say good-bye to winter and a big hello to spring at Stone Mountain Park’s nine-day kid’s festival, Spring FUN Break. Experience the only place in Atlanta to see the hit movie, Journey to the Center of the Earth as a 4D Adventure. Climb high up in the trees on Sky Hike, the nation’s largest adventure ropes course. Other Spring FUN Break activities feature storytelling, crafts and much more!

Stone Mountain Park

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April 4

66th Annual Easter Sunrise Service

Experience serenity and peace as the Stone Mountain Ministerial Association presents two simultaneous, non-denominational Easter services at the top and at the base of Stone Mountain on Memorial Lawn. Park gates and Summit Skyride open at 4 a.m. Services begin at approximately 6:15 a.m. Please allow an extra hour or more for large crowds.

Stone Mountain Park

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April 10

Concert by Robert Spano, Piano

Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Spano plays Chopin’s Cello

Sonata with Christopher Rex; Schumann’s Pictures from Fairyland with violist

Yinzi Kong; and the Vega String Quartet plays Schumann’s A-Minor String Quartet.

Emory University

www.emory.edu/ARTS

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April 14

Poetry Reading

Join two amazing poets Christopher “Cocktails” Cornell and James May as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Christopher "Cocktails" Cornell has performed spoken word on stage at such events as the Decatur Book Festival and the National Black Arts Festival, on TV shows including BET Lyric Cafe, MTV Road Rules 11 and Robert Townsend's Spoken and on his CD Mentally Intoxicating. James May is the editor-in-chief of the literary magazine New South. His poetry has appeared or is forthcoming in The New Republic, 32 Poems, Cimarron, The New Ohio Review, The Atlanta Review and Sixty-Six, and in 2009 May was awarded the Agnes Scott College Writers' Festival Competition Prize in Nonfiction.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

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April 16

Family Storytelling: Emerging Voices

Celebrate the power of storytelling as Callanwolde showcases the South’s best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. The Organization of DeKalb Educators Storytellers will be featured for April, with emcee David Schutten, President of ODE.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

1-866-633-5252 ext. 3344

April 18

Earth Day in Oakhurst
Celebrate Earth Day in Harmony Park and the Oakhurst Community Garden.

City of Decatur

www.decaturga.com

1-866-633-5252 ext. 3346

April 23

Tango Night

Learn to appreciate authentic Argentine tango. You will learn about the rhythm and movement of Argentine Tango and how to focus on connecting with the music and your partner. 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. 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.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

www.stonemountainvillage.com

1-866-633-5252 ext. 3344

April 23

Stone Mountain Village Walk and Wine

This unique event is free to the public and highlights the wonderful restaurants, shops and galleries in Stone Mountain Village from 6 to 8 p.m. Participating shops and galleries will offer a sampling of various wines that are offered at the village restaurants as well as discounts on merchandise. Taste wines from The Sycamore Grill, Continental Coffee & Sweets, Wells Cargo, the Village Corner and Mama Mia's. Participating stores and galleries include Continental Coffee & Sweets, The Back Shack, Good Sense Fragrances, Stone Mountain Old Post Office Antique Mall, Village Hair Studio, the Chair Gallery and M & M on Top Sporting Goods.

Stone Mountain Village

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April 25

Feria Latina

Feria Latina is the premiere Hispanic fair and provides an opportunity for families from many different countries and cultures to gather at an event specially designed to showcase Latin American heritage. Attendees will have a chance to visit with a variety of vendors featuring traditional Latin American foods, crafts, art and cultural products. Feria Latina brings local and international live entertainment from across Latin America and the Caribbean. Features include folklore dances and a talent contest.

Stone Mountain Park

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April 29 – May 2

Georgia Frontier Days

Go on a journey through hundreds of years of history with live demonstrations of pre-Revolutionary times, the pioneer era and the Civil War. Meet De Soto’s explorers and learn what they encountered here in the 1500’s. Have a chat with General James Oglethorpe, founder of the Georgia colony. See a cavalry unit with horses in action; learn about weaponry, war strategy, battlefield medicine, frontier skills, cooking, music, clothing of the time period and much more. This annual event takes place at the Antebellum Plantation.

Stone Mountain Park