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Note: Dates and Events subject to change. Please
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September Events
September 1
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
September 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
September 1 – 12
(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 ArtReach
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
September 1, 6, 13,
20, 27
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
September 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
September 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
September 2 - 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
September 3,
10, 17, 24
Blue Sky Concerts
Enjoy a mid-week, lunchtime music break every Wednesday in September at the
community bandstand. Bring your lunch or purchase a special” to-go” lunch
from a nearby restaurant.
City of Decatur
www.decaturga.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3346
September 4 - 7
40th Annual Yellow
Daisy Festival
The Yellow Daisy Festival has been voted the nation's #1 Arts
& Crafts Show five years in a row by Sunshine Artist Magazine,
recognized as a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event, and winner of
multiple awards by the Georgia Festival and Events Association. During the
festival, more than 500 artists and crafters from 38 states and two
countries will display their works for appreciation and purchase. Event
includes daily live entertainment, Children's Corner activities, clogging,
and crafter demonstrations throughout the event, as well as fabulous
festival foods.
Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3370
September 4,
11, 18, 25
Jazz Nights at
Scottish Rite
As
the sun goes down, the music heats up the night with the sounds of jazz at
the Scottish Rite Hospital Lawn in Oakhurst.
City of Decatur
www.decaturga.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3346
September
5,12,19,26
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
September 6, 13, 20,
27
Concerts on the
Square
Spread out a blanket and enjoy an evening of musical
entertainment. Every Saturday night in September, a variety of bands will
be featured at the bandstand on the Square in Decatur. Come and mingle with
the local music lovers of the community.
City of Decatur
www.decaturga.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3346
September 10
Poetry Reading
Join
amazing poets (TBA) as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of
poetry with monthly readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde
Conservatory.
Callanwolde Fine Arts
Center
www.callanwolde.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3344
September 12
Family Storytelling:
Emerging Voices
Celebrate the power of storytelling as Callanwolde showcases
the Atlanta area's best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions.
Led by series coordinator Bev Center, audiences will enjoy a diverse group
of professional and student storytellers as they entertain audiences with
tales for all ages.
Callanwolde Fine Arts
Center
www.callanwolde.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3344
September 13
Pieces of a Dream
Concert
The Champion newspaper and Jason
Lary present a concert featuring Joey Sommerville and Ron James at the
Lithonia Amphitheatre.
Lithonia
Amphitheatre
www.lithoniaconcerts.com
1-866-633-5252
ext. 3426
September 20
Unforgettable
Soul Concert
Enjoy the Stylistics, Ken Ford and
Alan & Lita Blake live in concert at the Lithonia Amphitheatre, hosted by
the Champion newspaper and Jason Lary.
Lithonia
Amphitheatre
www.lithoniaconcerts.com
1-866-633-5252
ext. 3426
September 19 – 30
(Mondays –
Saturdays)
Photographs by Brook Reynolds
Join in on this city wide event as Atlanta
Celebrates Photography with this exhibit featuring Reynolds’ incredible
photos.
Callanwolde Fine Arts
Center
www.callanwolde.org
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3344
September 19
Concert by the
Harringtons and GOC Lowry Showcase
Eddie's Attic
www.eddiesattic.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3502
September 20 - 21
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Stone Mountain Park Jazz
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Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
1-866-633-5252 ext. 3370
September 26
Martha Scanlan and the Stuart
Brothers
Eddie's Attic
www.eddiesattic.com
1-866-633-5252 ext. 3502
September 26
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. Dancers of all skill levels
are welcome and a partner is not necessary.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
www.callanwolde.org
1-866-633-5252 ext. 3344
September 27 – 28
Decatur Garden Tour
See what's growing in
Decatur's public and private gardens, including the Oakhurst Community
Garden Project, Woodlands Garden, Ryan Gainey’s personal garden, the
54-acre Decatur Cemetery, and Scott Garden. Each public garden will
feature programs for adults and children during the tour.
City of Decatur
www.decaturga.com
1-866-633-5252 ext. 3346
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September 27
Chili Cook-Off
Come to the premiere chili event
east of Texas, only at Stone Mountain Park. The Chili Cook-Off draws
more than 300 teams competing for “Best Of”, “People’s Choice” and
“Showmanship” awards in competition categories such as Chili, Brunswick
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Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
1-866-633-5252 ext.
3370
September 29 – January 30, 2009
Outbreak: Plagues that Changed History/The Work of Bryn
Barnard
Diseases don't affect just one person's life - sometimes they change the
world. This exhibit features the illustrations and texts of Washington State
based artist and writer Bryn Barnard, taken from his 2005 book for
middle-school children which vividly portray the history of public health.
From influenza to smallpox, and tuberculosis to yellow fever, the symptoms
and paths of the world's deadliest diseases are examined, along with how the
epidemics they spawned changed the course of human history in surprisingly
powerful and unexpected ways.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit
1-866-633-5252 ext. 3501
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