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Note: Dates and Events subject to change. Please
contact individual venues
to
confirm dates and times **
August events
August 1
Atlanta Silverbacks
Professional Soccer
DeKalb County’s own professional men’s soccer team plays at
Silverbacks Park vs. the Charleston Battery.
Atlanta Silverbacks
Professional Soccer
www.atlantasilverbacks.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3339
August 1 – November
14
Film in IMAX® -
Wild Ocean
Embark on an underwater adventure where Africa meets the sea.
This action-packed, inspirational IMAX® documentary, filmed off the Wild
Coast of South Africa, explores the relationship between man and the ocean
ecosystem. Wild Ocean chronicles the annual migration of billions of
sardines that travel up the KwaZulu-Natal shoreline. The film plunges
viewers into an underwater feeding frenzy, revealing the economic and
cultural impact of the ocean while celebrating the communal effort to
protect our invaluable marine resources.
Fernbank Museum of
Natural History
www.fernbankmuseum.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3354
August 1
As You Like It
by William
Shakespeare
What’s Shakin’? Come rollick through the Forest of Arden
with Rosalind and the gang of cool cats in Shakespeare’s gender-bending
comedy about the maladies and delights of falling in and out of love. Set in
the groovy Summer of love, this romantic romp follows the story of Rosalind,
disguised as a boy, who teaches the object of her affection, Orlando, how
best to woo a woman.
Georgia Shakespeare
www.gashakespeare.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3358
August 1 - 3
Summer at the Rock
Challenge yourself on the nation’s largest adventure ropes
course, Sky Hike, at Stone Mountain Park. Come enjoy new shows and
attractions including The Backyard Circus, two live shows, a new train show
and more.
Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3370
August 1 - 17
(Thursdays – Sundays)
Bingo:
The Winning New Musical
Come and enjoy this high energy, funny new musical focusing
on three bingo-obsessed friends who discover the joys, heartaches and
lessons of winning and losing.
ART Station
www.artstation.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3342
August 1 – 24
(Mondays – Saturdays)
Art from the Heart –
Portraits of Georgia’s Fallen Heroes
Art from the Heart, created by the Atlanta Fine Arts League,
is a collection of portraits of Georgia’s service men and women who have
died in the line of duty while in Afghanistan and Iraq.
ART Station
www.artstation.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3342
August 1 – 31
Production: American Work Ethic
Sculptures by Harry Zmijewski
The beauty of system and process is the
highlight of this display of sculptural images. Zmijewski’s involvement in
industry as a production machinist and welder has had an affect on his
sculptures, as they are derived from materials found in real factories and
warehouses.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
www.callanwolde.org
1-866-633-5252 ext. 3344
August 1 - 31
(Tuesdays – Sundays)
Anne Frank in the
World: 1929 – 1945 Exhibit
The largest of its kind in the world, this exhibit is a
presentation of over 600 photographs and 8,000 words reminding visitors
about the Holocaust through Anne Frank’s story. The exhibition chronicles
the life of Anne Frank as told through her famous diary as the Nazi rise to
power was unfolding around her. Combating bigotry, prejudice and hatred in
today’s society are just some of the goals of this truly unique and moving
exhibition housed in the DeKalb History Center located in the Old Courthouse
on the square in downtown Decatur.
DeKalb History Center
www.dekalbhistory.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3425
August 1 – 10
(nightly), 16,23,30,31
25th Anniversary
Lasershow Spectacular
This Atlanta tradition celebrates its silver anniversary with
a digitally re-mastered show. Enjoy a new musical score featuring
choreographed, state-of-the-art graphics including themes from Star Wars,
Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones. This new show is
bigger and better than ever before with added displays of laser lights,
graphics, characters and fireworks.
Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3370
August 1- 31
(Tuesdays – Sundays)
Lost Kingdoms of the Nile: Nubian Treasures from the Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston
Organized by the
Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston, in conjunction with the Carlos Museum, Lost Kingdoms
of the Nile features some of the most significant archaeological
treasures ever found in Africa. This monumental exhibition, consisting of
over 250 objects in gold, silver, bronze, ivory, stone, and ceramic, ranging
in date from 7000 B.C. to modern times, provides unprecedented insight into
ancient Nubia, the extraordinary African civilization that has often been
overshadowed by ancient Egypt. The exhibition highlights not only some of
the finest artworks ever found in ancient Africa, but also the remarkable
stories of their discovery by the intrepid archaeologists who were part of
the Harvard-Boston Expedition from 1913 to 1932.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
1-866-633-5252 ext. 3361
August 1 – 31
(Mondays – Fridays)
The Complexity of
Emergencies: Responding Through Art
This
exhibit examines the visual art projects of three not-for-profit
organizations working with children affected by emergencies, both in the
United States and abroad. The exhibit highlights the work of The Art Reach
Foundation with teachers and children in Bosnia, America’s Camp with
children impacted by the 9-11 terrorism attack, and the Community
Initiatives Foundation with children displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The
work of the organizations examined in this exhibit suggests that art-making
can be used as an innovative public health tool wherever an emergency or
disaster takes place.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit
1-866-633-5252 ext. 3501
August 1,8,15,22,29
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, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
This one-of-a-kind Friday night experience is available exclusively at
Fernbank Museum’s Martinis & IMAX®.
Fernbank Museum of
Natural History
www.fernbankmuseum.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3354
August 1 - 31
Penguins of the
Antarctic
Enjoy a color photography exhibition that reveals the
black-and-white beauty of penguins, held in conjunction with the special
exhibit, Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins. Photographer J. J.
L’Heureux traveled to the Antarctic region six times to gather photographs
of the best known and loved of all Antarctic wildlife, the penguin. The 90
photographs focus on the contrast of colors and life of this white-on-white
environment, which convey the spirit of Antarctica and introduce visitors to
a variety of penguin species that can be found there.
Fernbank Museum of
Natural History
www.fernbankmuseum.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3354
August
1 – January 2009
Antarctica
Discover a new world
and learn of Antarctica's wildlife in a way never before possible.
Antarctica provides a remarkable film experience where, through
the heartfelt words of Antarctica explorer Robert Scott, you'll re-live the
brutal hardships, wonders and isolation of the first men on this magnificent
frontier.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
www.fernbankmusuem.org
1-866-633-5252 ext. 3354
August 1 - January
2009
Ends of the Earth:
From Polar Bears to Penguins
Journey from one end of our globe to the other to explore the
fascinating (and cold!) worlds of the Arctic and Antarctic. Visitors will
have the opportunity to become a polar bear, or an emperor penguin, and find
out how these animals are adapted to live in the Arctic or Antarctic; build
an igloo; ride a dogsled simulator; walk like a penguin and incubate an egg
through the Antarctic winter; track icebergs and pack ice; and listen to the
stories of polar explorers. Ends of the Earth explores the uniqueness of the
earth’s Polar Regions, the current science being undertaken there, and these
regions as indicators of climate change on our
planet.
Fernbank Museum of
Natural History
www.fernbankmuseum.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3354
August 2
The Merchant of
Venice
by William Shakespeare
Decide for yourself who’s right, who’s wrong? This
Shakespearean courtroom drama puts religion, money, justice and mercy on
trial, but the story is ultimately one of love – and what you are willing to
sacrifice in its pursuit.
Georgia Shakespeare
www.gashakespeare.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3358
August 3
All’s Well That Ends
Well
by William Shakespeare
This classic play tells the story of Helena, an orphaned
daughter of a great doctor, who sets her sights on Bertram, a Duke in the
King’s court. The only problem is that Bertram doesn’t return her feelings
of affection. However, when Helena magically cures the ailing King, she
wins as her reward the husband of her choice. In choosing Bertram, she may
have won his hand, but can she win his heart?
Georgia Shakespeare
www.gashakespeare.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3358
August
5
Atlanta Silverbacks
Professional Soccer
DeKalb County’s own professional men’s soccer team plays at
Silverbacks Park vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Atlanta Silverbacks
Professional Soccer
www.atlantasilverbacks.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3339
August 7
DaveFM Budweiser
Unsigned Band Competition
Eddie’s Attic
www.eddiesattic.com
1-866-5252 ext. 3502
August
8
Atlanta Silverbacks
Professional Soccer
DeKalb County’s own professional men’s soccer team plays at
Silverbacks Park vs. the Miami FC Blues.
Atlanta Silverbacks
Professional Soccer
www.atlantasilverbacks.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3339
August 8
Jazz on the Lawn
Concert Series
Marsha DuPree
Enjoy the beautifully skilled vocals of Marsha DuPree as she
feeds your soul with her smooth classic jazz and cabaret specialties.
DuPree’s rich musical interpretations are fluid and polished - one of
the reasons she is a leading female singer in the Southeast.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
www.callanwolde.org
1-866-633-5252 ext. 3344
August 13
Open Mic Poetry
Reading
Come out to enjoy a
live musical performance by
rhythmic acoustic guitar player, Veronika Jackson, who sings with the flavor
of blues. Her singing and storytelling will touch the heart.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
www.callanwolde.org
1-866-633-5252 ext. 3344
August 16
Annual BBQ, Blues &
Bluegrass Festival
Harmony Park in Oakhurst
Come join the fun and live music, including barbecue and vegetarian food. A
special children's area will be set up so all the family to join in on the
community festivities.
City of Decatur
www.decaturga.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3346
August
16
Atlanta Silverbacks
Professional Soccer
DeKalb County’s own professional men’s soccer team plays at
Silverbacks Park vs. the Charleston Battery.
Atlanta Silverbacks
Professional Soccer
www.atlantasilverbacks.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3339
August 22
Brother Henry and
Christopher Williams
Eddie’s Attic
www.eddiesattic.com
1-866-5252 ext. 3502
August 29 - 31
AJC Decatur Book
Festival
In 2007, over 60,000 people attended the festival for three days of
literature, music and food. The festival brings more than 100 authors to
Decatur for the holiday weekend. Come out to hear Pulitzer Prize winning and
best-selling fiction and nonfiction writers give readings and participate in
panel discussions. Browse and buy great books and see interesting cooking
demonstrations. Enjoy fun activities for children including a parade in and
around the Square.
City of Decatur
www.decaturga.com
1-866-633-5252
ext.
3346
August
30
Atlanta Silverbacks
Professional Soccer
DeKalb County’s own professional men’s soccer team plays at
Silverbacks Park vs. the Rochester Raging Rhinos.
Atlanta Silverbacks
Professional Soccer
www.atlantasilverbacks.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3339
August 30 & 31
Last Blast of Summer
Celebrate the end of summer with a terrific event and
concert, plus the nightly 25th Anniversary Lasershow Spectacular.
Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3370
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