Museums and Heritage - Atlanta PlanIthttp://www.atlantaplanit.comEvent headlines from AtlantaPlanIt.comFirst Sunday Family Day
11/30/-0001

Join Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art for an afternoon of fun, free activities for the family!
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Today - 12/31/2012

Discover archaeological evidence from the Spanish exploration of the Native American communities in the 1500s.
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Today - 12/31/2012

This exhibit at the Atlanta History Center challenges visitors to consider their personal connections to the Civil War, a war that was literally fought in Atlanta's backyards.
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Today - 6/30/2012

ArtWorks! Gwinnett connects you to more than 100 arts organizations just minutes from Atlanta in Gwinnett County, including organizations producing theater, dance, music, literary events, visual art exhibitions, film screenings, comedy, festivals and more. Both free and ticketed activities are available for adults, groups, and children, including major productions and exhibitions, classes, and ...
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Today - 3/16/2013

Postcards have always been a way to send friends and family a souvenir snapshot of one’s travels and surroundings. Once a primary form of communication, postcards are now sometimes the only remaining images of some buildings, monuments and places from a particular moment in time. This exhibit draws from the Atlanta History Center’s collection of more than 3,000 postcards to provide ...
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4/14/2012

Discover the tradition of rug hooking at ArtWorks! Gwinnett's fun family-friendly event featuring hands-on activities, vendors, demonstrations and more.
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Today - 9/13/2012

Opening Reception: Friday, April 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. This exhibit features artwork by self-taught folk artist Jo Sonja Jansen. The exhibition showcases 80 pieces from her 40-year career that demonstrate the evolution of Jansen's distinctive style of painting and the extensive breadth of her motifs.
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Today - 9/9/2012

This exhibit features 27 photographs of local Civil War homes by photographer Jim Divitale, along with Civil War photographs on loan from collector David Wynn Vaughan. The exhibit combines Vaughan's fabulous collection of original Civil War Confederate images of Georgia soldiers and Georgia Military Institute cadets with DiVitale's black and white photography of Marietta's antebellum homes...
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Today - 9/11/2012

Fun and exiting unique challenges await kids at this interactive adventure where they can test both their mental and physical abilities.
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Today - 9/3/2012

Fish do it, frogs do it, pythons, eagles and elephants do it, yet poop is one of those subjects people find difficult to talk about with a straight face. In this exhibit visitors can listen in on a bear's digestive system, learn the language of poop in countries around the world, examine fecal samples in a veterinarian's lab, compete in dung beetle races, track wild animals by clues left in sca...
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Today - 12/31/2012

To commemorate the 150-year anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, this exhibit highlights the Smith family's activities during the second year of the war. The year 1862 brought new challenges to the Smith family, as their youngest son turned 18 and the Confederate Congress declared every able-bodied male between the ages of 18 and 35 subject to conscription into military service.
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Today - 10/7/2012

In 1998 the High commissioned photographer Richard Misrach to create a body of work as part of the Museum’s "Picturing the South" series. Misrach chose to develop a study on the ecological degradation of a passage of the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans that is sometimes referred to as "Cancer Alley." Like the Western landscapes for which Misrach is best known, thes...
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Today - 9/2/2012

In February 2011 the High Museum of Art, in collaboration with Talladega College in Alabama, embarked on a two-year project to restore, research and exhibit Hale Woodruff's renowned Talladega murals. Commissioned in 1938 to both commemorate the 1867 founding of Talladega College and celebrate its success as one of the nation's first all-black colleges, the murals had been on continuous view at ...
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Today - 9/2/2012

From the North to the South, explore images that represent the people and places of New York City from The Museum of Modern Art's collection and new work created in and around the American South.
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Today - 9/5/2012

Travel to an imaginary 19th century ballet created by artist Joanna Ebenstein that chronicles the true story of brilliant Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis (1818-1865) and his scientific breakthroughs.
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Today - 10/28/2012

Experience the visual side of this contemporary sport with skateboard art from the 1970s through today, original installations and demonstrations.
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Today - 9/30/2012

Travel back to height of rock 'n' roll, pop art, the Golden Era of film and fashion at this exhibit featuring women's clothes and accessories from the 1950s.
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Today - 12/9/2012

Two minority groups with a history of prosecution came together in search of freedom and opportunities and shared the early years of struggle in the Civil Rights movement. 
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Today - 8/26/2012

Reception: Sunday, July 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. This exhibit features works by Vivian Schuyler Key, a Harlem Renaissance artist who was the first African-American fine arts graduate of the famed Pratt Institute. Key was a sculptor and painter who had established herself during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, and she was a mentor to many New York-based artists. However, Key's place in a...
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Today - 9/2/2012

Walk through Atlanta's history from the antebellum Grant Mansion and Confederate fortifications to the Victorian era and present day in Grant Park.
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Today - 9/19/2012

This unique exhibition celebrates the 90th anniversary of the bat mitzvah. The exhibition features the remarkable story of how, in less than a century, individual girls, their parents and their rabbis challenged and changed communal values and practices to institute this now widely practiced Jewish ritual. The exhibition includes oral history recordings of bat mitzvah stories from around the co...
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Today - 7/15/2012

The National Black Arts Festival allows visitors chances to celebrate and explore the arts through music, dance, visual arts, humanities and children’s programming. The festival consists of conversations and panels, theatre performances, the NBAF Gala, an art competition, a book fair, concerts, a marketplace and art exhibitions all througho...
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Today - 9/9/2012

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. This annual group exhibit features works by several artists, including Liz Adams-Jones, Leon J. Borchers, Steve Dininno, McGarren Flack, Lisa Gleim, Carlos Hidalgo, Elizabeth Hosier, Tain Kell, Maureen Kerstein, Leroy Lee, Shane McDonald, Jennifer Nolan, Alex Nyerges, Bob Sabin, James Savage, Aviva Stern, Wesley Stewart, Linda Wimberl...
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Today - 10/14/2012

Learn the history and unique details of metro Atlanta's oldest public cemetery, which was established in 1823, during this hour-long walking tour.
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Today - 12/11/2012

Photographer J. Henry Fair shows the effects of industrialization and pollution on the earth in this stunning series of photographs. Fair's exhibition is meant to challenge the way viewers think about the way they live.
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Today - 9/30/2012

After a two-year tour of the Southeast, this collection of European and American Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings and work return to their home at the High Museum of Art.
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Today - 8/19/2012

Opening Reception: Sunday, July 22 at 3 p.m. This photographic exhibition captures the oral history of elders ages 90 and older who were born and currently reside in the South. The exhibit is a collaborative effort between two extraordinary storytellers: author and educator Julie Rainbow and photographer Connie Cross. The exhibit is funded by a grant from the Georgia Humanities Council....
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7/28/2012

Get the kids out of the house and into a fun-filled museum with this free admission day complete with a scavenger hunt and hands-on art activities.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=48452Martha Whittington: deus ex machina
Today - 10/6/2012

Opening Reception: Friday, July 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Artist Talk: Thursday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m.  Recalling the moment when machines became gods and workers became machines, Martha Whittington has made and positioned the works in this exhibit to create a precisely constructed environment of obscurely comprehensible machines and devices. Through a series of Martha Whittington: deus ex machina create a precisely constructed environment of obscurely comprehensible machines and devices. In a series of performances, dancers perform as workers and react within the installation, performing tasks for reasons and results tha...
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Today - 11/11/2012

This exhibition, drawn from the collection of the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation and on view in two parts, includes nearly 80 engravings, woodcuts, etchings, lithographs and aquatints examining the perpetual theme of war and peace. The exhibit features works of art by some of the most virtuoso printmakers in history, including Albrecht Dürer, Hendrick Goltzius and Francisco Goya. The wo...
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Today - 2/2/2013

Through artifacts, photographs and artwork, this exhibit explores the cultural roots of the Sandy Springs community.
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8/11/2012

Discover the Olympic spirit by exploring the Olympic Games' nearly 3,000-year history through hands-on activities, demonstrations and the opportunity to meet former Olympians.
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Today - 8/12/2012

During this weekend-long event visitors have the opportunity to enjoy many paws-on, animal-themed activities inspired by the special exhibit "The Scoop on Poop." The schedule of events includes activities titled Parrot Productions, Animal Detectives, Bear Hat Craft, Animals Inside and Out, Polar Bear Photo Stop, Wildlife Wonders and Sam’s Path P...
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8/18/2012

This fourth annual award-winning event transports guests to three magnificent destinations where they can enjoy regional cuisine, libations and special entertainment, all without leaving Roswell. Trolleys will continuously loop among Archibald Smith Plantation Home, Barrington ...
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Today - 10/28/2012

The United States faced another battle during World War II - a severe labor shortage. This biligual exhibit, presented in English and Spanish, documents the contributions of Mexican workers who helped man the country's fields and railroads during this time.
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Today - 10/25/2012

Examine art with your mind — not just your eyes — at this exhibit in which artists tackle complex puzzles with unexpected materials and illusionism.
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Today - 10/7/2012

This installation celebrates Harvey K. Littleton, whose ideas, innovation and artistry founded the American Studio Glass movement. Littleton’s works play on form, color, transparency, and the range of possibilities found in the medium of glass. His tireless efforts to use glass as a means for creative and experimental expression produced a rich legacy.
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8/25/2012


Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=49061Dinosaur Birthday Bash
8/25/2012

This colossal birthday party celebrates the 12th anniversary of the Museum's beloved permanent exhibition, "Giants of the Mesozoic." All are invited to come out and celebrate a day dedicated to the world's largest dinosaurs! Enjoy a scoop of free birthday ice cream, a "Stomp Your Theropod Feet Craft," dinosaur games, photo opportun...
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Today - 5/19/2013

Katharina Grosse's works challenge the conventional notions of a painting's limits, creating unique works in nontraditional shapes.
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Today - 10/29/2012

From the collection of The Cuba Family Archives at The Breman Museum, this special exhibition presents rare items that survived Theresienstadt, including art glass, personal letters and documents from inside the camp. Theresienstadt was a Nazi concentration camp in World War II located in what is now the Czech Republic.
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Today - 12/9/2012

Experience the juxtaposition of the American and Vietnamese experiences of the Vietnam War and its aftermath at this exhibit.
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Today - 12/1/2012

Explore the innovative ways that these seven black women artists fuse fine art and craft with materials such as hair, beads, tissue paper, volcanic stone, rubber tires and plastic.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=49258'For I am the Black Jaguar' - Shamanic Visionary Experience in Ancient American Art
Today - 1/5/2013

This exhibit highlights works from the Museum collections that embody the shamanistic visionary experience. The show’s title is based on a quote from a contemporary traditional Taulipang shaman of northern Brazil: “Call upon me for I am the black jaguar... I drive away the illness.” The shaman’s statement conveys the most pervasive shamanic visionary experience of actua...
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Today - 12/23/2012

Photographer Rob Simmons III is intrigued by more that traditional photography — he enjoys pushing the boundaries beyond the expected.
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Today - 9/16/2012

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Studio Glass Movement as master glass makers transform glowing globs of molten glass into vases, bowls and sculptures.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=48697Dreams Still Deferred: Contemporary Lynchings in Post-Racial America Art Exhibit
Today - 10/29/2012

This exhibit features works by renowned Atlanta artist Janine Monroe. The exhibit is a provocative examination of historical racial violence and its contemporary manifestations in the current American socio-political landscape.
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Today - 12/15/2012

Closing Reception: Saturday, December 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. This exhibit presents viewers with unique opportunities to study Thomas Arvid's development as an artist through his works, beginning with his early works and "red period" and continuing through his focus on the accoutrements of wine and the rituals surrounding its enjoyment. The exhibit brings together nearly 50 of Arvid's works...
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Today - 1/4/2013

Take a closer look at the trillions of cells that work together in complex choreographed dances to find out what is really happening every moment you are alive.
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Today - 9/23/2012

Get the whole family ready for blast off! Join in the mission to learn more about space and astronomy with hands-on activities and demonstrations.
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Today - 1/6/2013

Explore the birth of American landscape painting through the works of Thomas Cole and Asher B. Durand at this exhibit, a four-year collaboration among the High, Musée du Louvre and other American museums.
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Today - 9/30/2012

Stroll through the reenactment camps, talk to the actors and enjoy this living piece of history complete with arts and crafts, tours of the Nash Farm Museum and more.
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9/29/2012

Bring the family for a day of free admission at the Hudgens Center for the Arts in honor of Smithsonian Magazine's nationwide Museum Day Live! 2012.
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Today - 10/28/2012

Artist's Talk: Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m. Inspired by Douglas A. Blackmon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II, Robert Claiborne Morris showcases a collection of mixed media works in this exhibition that were created to “awaken complex emotions and promote reconciliatio...
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Today - 12/15/2012

Red is a color that tells many stories. Power, energy, danger, love, happiness and excitement all come to life when red is involved. When an artist partners red with the elements and principles of art, including line, shape, space, form, texture, movement, rhythm, unity, balance, emphasis, size and contrast, a work of art is created with feeling and excitement. This exhibition combines contempo...
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Today - 10/27/2012

As part of the Working Artist Project, Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia helps with the selection of and pays for studio assistants, usually younger artists, to work alongside the more established artist winners. They assist the winning artists and in turn receive valuable mentoring. The following 2010-2011 studio assistants are being honored with an exhibition at MOCA GA: Stephen Calsbeek ...
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Today - 1/21/2013

Take an unforgettable journey into Genghis Khan's legendary empire at this exhibit featuring the largest touring collection of 13th century Mongolian artifacts.
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Today - 1/21/2013

Closed Christmas Day. The works in this exhibit commemorate and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Fernbank Museum. The exhibit features 45 original photos by members of the Decatur Digital Photography Meetup that highlight the beauty and wonder of the museum’s incredible exhibitions, special features, Fernbank Forest and more. Visitors can experience artistic and modern views of ...
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Today - 1/27/2013

This hands-on weather exhibit is based on the best-selling Scholastic book series The Magic School Bus™ and the ever-popular television series. The 2,500-square-foot exhibit houses seven interactive computer stations that operate in English and Spanish. Visitors are immersed in this weather exhibit in a unique way by visiting Ms. Frizzle’s Classroom, the Walkervil...
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Today - 3/29/2013

Scottdale Mills, founded by George Washington Scott, opened in 1901 and was a vital part of the manufacturing landscape of DeKalb County until its closure in 1982. The mill provided employment for the surrounding community, as well as a store and a cemetery. The items in this exhibit include tools and signage from the shop floor, historical photographs, original documents and samples of the pro...
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Today - 6/30/2013

Each week, PBA 30 brings arts and culture television programming into the homes of hundreds of thousands of viewers in the Atlanta metropolitan area. PBA 30 offers fine arts and cultural programs from PBS, BBC, American Public Television, Executive Program Services and NETA, as well as local PBA 30 productions that are not available via commercial television stations. PBA 30 makes a special eff...
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Today - 1/6/2013

Arthur Grace is an award-winning photojournalist and documentary photographer who has covered stories for some of the most reputable news sources. This installation highlights selections from a project Grace undertook for Newsweek magazine, which culminated in his book Choose Me: Portraits of a Presidential Race, featuring the candidates of the 1988 campaign, including George ...
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Today - 11/30/2012

Beat the crowds and enjoy a more intimate viewing experience during evening viewing hours of the "Genghis Khan Exhibition." Tour the exhibition, then step into the Great Hall for live music, classy cocktails, creative cuisine and more.
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Today - 1/20/2013

Experience 100 years of modern art and the dynamic changes they affected with this collaborative exhibit featuring works drawn from the collections of The Museum of Modern Art. Listen to Lois Reitzes' interview with the directors of both museums — Michael Shapiro of the High Museum of Art and Glenn Lowery of the Museum of Modern Art — that aired on WABE 90.1FM's "City Café."
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Today - 10/14/2012

Grab your party hats, and join the fun honoring Fernbank Museum of Natural History's 20th anniversary. Families will enjoy carnival games and activities, storytelling, face painting and more throughout the weekend. Fernbank opened on October 5, 1992, and features some of the world's largest dinosaurs, award-winning children's exhibits, authentic artifacts, live animal col...
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10/13/2012

The High Museum of Art asked Atlanta dancers, actors, singers and designers what inspired them in their current exhibit, "Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913 >> 2013." See what they came up with at this event filled with performances, art and more. Visit the exhibit then pause for inspiration with special guests from t...
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10/13/2012

Enjoy free admission all day at this special event for families. Guided hands-on art activities for children will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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10/13/2012

Experience 19th century farm life with artisan exhibits and demonstrations at this festival. Your family will enjoy a farm petting zoo, panning for gold, blacksmithing and more.
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Today - 1/13/2013

Get to know the High Museum of Art on this interactive guided tour through the galleries.
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Today - 4/15/2013

Discover the story of the Appling sword and its unusual return to Georgia at the Georgia Capitol Museum.  Listen to John Lemley's feature on the Appling sword that recently aired on WABE 90.1FM's "City Café."
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Today - 11/30/2012

See Atlanta's earliest skyscrapers on this tour, beginning at the historic Candler Building and winding through interiors of several of Atlanta's landmark structures.
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Today - 1/5/2013

Brian Dettmer questions the past, present and future of books by reconstructing them in new ways, from compressing paperbacks into solid wooden forms to creating pixilated patterns from encyclopedia sets. Listen to Myke Johns' feature on Brian Dettmer that aired on WABE 90.1FM's "City Café."
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10/25/2012

Teens explore American media and modern art's portrayals of women at this special film screening and tour of the High's newest exhibit at this event.
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10/26/2012

Visit animal and human mummies in the Egyptian galleries, choose your favorite Jake's Ice Cream flavor for a milkshake, and watch vintage mummy cartoons and the hilarious Three Stooges short "We Want Our Mummy," followed by the classic "Abbot and Costello Meet the Mummy" film at this family-friendly event. Milkshakes are for sale beginning at 6:30 p.m., cartoons start at 7 p.m. and films b...
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Today - 2/10/2013

This exhibit presents the first career survey of drawings by Atlanta-based artist Susan Cofer. For more than three decades, Cofer has been recognized in the Southeast for her painstakingly delicate abstract drawings. The exhibit features nearly 100 drawings dating from 1975 to the present day. Cofer works with colored pencils in a labor-intensive process, slowly “carving” away the ...
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Today - 10/28/2012

Follow the screams (of delight) to Fernbank for a weekend of frighteningly fun Halloween-themed activities. There will be free treats for kids in costumes, live music for the entire family, crafts, giant bubbles floating around the plaza like ghosts, photo opportunities and more.
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10/28/2012

Honor lost loved ones and celebrate this Mexican tradition at Atlanta History Center's annual event filled with storytelling, crafts and entertainment.
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Today - 11/15/2012

This exhibit features works inspired by the current presidential campaign and the exhibition "Choose Me: Arthur Grace’s Portraits of a Presidential Race" on view at the High. Selected works will be on display in the High’s Greene Family Education Center Gallery.
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Today - 1/28/2013

In collaboration with Our Gallery and the Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless, the Auburn Avenue Research Library hosts "Colors of the Beloved Community: The Art of Social Justice and Change." This exhibit celebrates creative expression as a powerful tool to examine the human condition and affect deep and lasting social change. All the artwork in this exhibit is the creation of artists fr...
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Today - 3/3/2013

Organized by the Indianapolis Museum of Art, this exhibition highlights Thornton Dial’s significant contributions to the field of American art. The works in the exhibit show how Dial's works speak to the most pressing issues of current times, including the war in Iraq, 9/11, and social issues like racism and homelessness. The exhibition presents 70 of Dial's large-scale paintings, drawing...
Buy Now]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=47775Bacchanal 19: End of the World
11/3/2012

In the Maya calendar, 2012 is a big year, and it just got bigger with "Bacchanal 19." Inspired by the Carlos Museum's ancient American collections, "Bacchanal 19" gives you exclusive access to one of the museum's most captivating exhibitions. And with an open bar, Atlanta's best caterers, a DJ spinning, Discover Stephen's Story:
Saturday, November 3 and Saturday, December 1 at 11:45 a.m. and 12:45, 1:45 and 2:45 p.m.
An enslaved man from...
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11/3/2012

Celebrate the fantastic world of science by meeting scientists, learning about what they do, discovering how they got there, and experiencing what it's like to be a scientist by taking part in real experiments and fun activities! Guests include the NSF/NASA Center for Chemical Evolution, Georgia State Neuroscience Institute, Georgia Tech Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Georgia Beekee...
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Today - 1/12/2013

Opening Reception: Friday, November 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Artist Talk: Friday, December 14 at 7 p.m. This retrospective exhibition, which includes models, drawings and photographs of sculptures commissioned for public spaces across the United States, represents an impressive body of work by Ayokunle Odeleye, one of Georgia’s most celebrated public art specialists. Odele...
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=49851The South's Next Wave: Design Challenge
Today - 3/31/2013

Part exhibition, part competition, this show pairs designers of interior spaces with object designers who together create currently unimaginable vignettes throughout the museum. The exhibit features designers in fields including furniture, fashion, jewelry and home accessories who exemplify the myriad of new directions the Southern aesthetic has taken. Each vignette is technologically enabled ...
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Today - 2/24/2013

In collaboration with Our Lady of Lourdes, the first African-American Catholic Church in Atlanta, the Auburn Avenue Research Library hosts "Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and School: A Journey of Faith, Spirituality and Social Justice." This exhibit celebrates the founding of Our Lady of Lourdes in the early 1900s and examines the church and school's historical impact on Atlanta as a commu...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=49937Passport to Celebrations
Today - 12/30/2012

This one-of-a-kind installation takes visitors on a whirlwind flight around the world. The exhibit features tablescapes and vignettes created by an impressive roster of interior designers and retailers showcasing holidays from across the globe — both secular and religious — that tantalize the eye and educate the spirit. "Passport to Celebrations" offers visitors a unique opportunity...
Buy Now]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50222Atlanta Akwaba Arts Festival
Today - 11/17/2012

Celebrate Africa's rich, diverse culture through visual arts, music, dance, lectures and delicious food at this arts festival.
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Today - 1/6/2013

Closed Christmas Day. This exhibition features dozens of trees that twinkle with lights, glimmer with color, and shine with a variety of cultural ornaments that recognize the diversity of celebrations, holidays, traditions and events around the world. Cultural partners have decorated trees and display cases with images, symbols, decorations and colors that reflect celebratory customs. T...
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Today - 12/30/2012

Enjoy a presidential look at the holiday season at this exhibit. Visitors can see customs and pastimes from 11 presidents — from George to Jimmy — on display.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50184Druid Hills Walking Tour
11/18/2012

On this guided walking tour, you can enjoy the gracious ambiance of Druid Hills, planned in 1893 by Frederick Law Olmsted, America's preeminent landscape designer.
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11/18/2012

Learn how native people and the early pioneers lived off of the land at this family-friendly event that reintroduces skills that were once vital for survival. Primitive skills experts will conduct demonstrations throughout the afternoon and give you a chance to try some yourself. Activities include making instruments from gourds, creating shelter, a book signing by author Mark Warren and m...
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11/23/2012

What goes well with a leftover turkey sandwich? Modern art, of course! Visit the High Museum of Art the day after Thanksgiving for performances, music and a stroll through the galleries.
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Today - 12/16/2012

Bring the family and delight in a winter wonderland on December weekends at the gorgeous "Castle on Peachtree," enjoying holiday music, delicious refreshments and exciting art activities. Little ones will also have the opportunity to whisper their wish lists to Santa during personal appointments. Proceeds from Santa at Rhodes Hall support the activities of the Georgia Trust for Historic Pr...
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Today - 1/6/2013

Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta offers visitors a taste of multi-cultural holidays around the world. Children and their families can experience seasonal winter holidays like Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Santa’s Workshop, Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe and Christmas. Join the Imaginators to make festive crafts and decorations, enjoy story time and celebrate diversity! ...
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Today - 12/2/2012

Holidays are cultural expressions of a variety of traditions, and Fernbank Museum of Natural History is showcasing the many great ways to celebrate this season! As part of the special exhibition "Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World," Fernbank is hosting special weekends filled with festive ways to enjoy the...
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12/4/2012

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights commemorates the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a viewing of the highly-acclaimed documentary, "From Swastika to Jim Crow," followed by a conversation with award-winning scholar Dr. Joyce Ladner interviewed by Pulitzer Prize winner Hank Klibanoff. This event takes place in conjunction with The Breman Jewish Museum's ...
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50404Christmas at Callanwolde Premiere Party
12/6/2012

Preview the historic mansion, and meet the talented designers while enjoying live entertainment by jazz vocalist Gwen Hughes and enjoying festive gourmet delights by The Dining Group. Holiday shopping includes Nature's Designs and the Callanwolde artists' "Charming ARTifacts" market. Join Callanwolde in welcoming the start of the joyous season! This event is part of "<...
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12/6/2012

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights presents this screening of the HBO documentary "Witness: Rio," as part of the Center’s celebration to commemorate the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In advance of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, the HBO Documentary chronicles photographer Eros Hoagland's experience in Rio de Janeiro as he captures the c...
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50405Christmas at Callanwolde
Today - 12/18/2012

This 27,000 square-foot historic mansion is transformed by Atlanta's top interior and floral designers into a classic English Christmas retreat as they deck the halls and rooms with season charm during this spectacular 12-day event. Visitors of all ages will enjoy touring the magnificent mansion as well as the conservatory, home of "Charming ARTifacts," where Callanwolde instructors and st...
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12/8/2012

Celebrate the holiday season at this family event featuring a yule log and candy cane hunt, snacks, crafts, storytelling from Queen Glitter, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
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12/8/2012

Visit all three of Roswell's historic homes dressed up in their holiday finery and lit by candlelight at this special event.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50014Laughing Pizza Holiday Concert
12/8/2012

Award-winning family band Laughing Pizza performs a variety of original holiday tunes at this special concert. Guests will also be treated to special performances by the Atlanta Circus Camp and enjoy ornament-making crafts. Laughing Pizza is a real family band that writes and performs all original pop-music for families. Their music videos can be seen every day in more than 18 million home...
Buy Now]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50402The Plains of Mars: Warfare and Peace in European War Prints, Part Two
Today - 3/10/2013

The most virtuoso printmakers in history, including Albrecht Dürer, Hendrick Goltzius and Francisco Goya, depict 325 years of conflicts among hopeful scenes of peace in this exhibition.
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12/9/2012

Celebrate Joel Chandler Harris' 167th birthday with your friends and family members at this storytelling and music event!
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50446Genghis Khan
Today - 1/10/2013

Historical facts tell the story of how Genghis conquered an empire and became the great Khan in this documentary. Visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History to see the "Genghis Khan Exhibition," on display now through January 21 and featuring the largest touring collection of 13th century Mongolian artifacts ever assembled.&n...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50577The Holiday Spirit
12/15/2012

Travel back in time with friendly spirits and historical characters who share stories and holiday traditions from the 1860s and 1930s at this special event. The Atlanta History Center features characters and storytellers representing the Herndon Home, Inman Park, the Union army and more, including a visit from Santa. Smith Family Farm features Elizabeth Smith, an enslaved woman of the farm and ...
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Today - 1/12/2013

Think you know everything about Cherokee County's history? Discover its past with moonshine production through photographs, documents, firsthand accounts and more.
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Today - 7/13/2013

See hundreds of miniature chairs from this Guinness World Record-holding collection, displayed within 27 major exhibits and several smaller displays.
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1/6/2013

This fun family program invites visitors of all ages to learn about the traditional Hispanic holiday festival, Dia de Reyes or Three Kings Day, through music, live performances, workshops, prizes and delicious traditional treats. Enjoy "Rosca de Reyes" for children, an appearance by The Three Kings, and a live nativity with a petting zoo for the little ones. There will also be special perf...
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Today - 2/12/2013

Create a masterpiece, go on an adventure with Clifford The Big Red Dog, test your mental and physical strength, and much more at this free monthly event sponsored by Target.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=39849Atlanta History Center After Hours: Celebrating 100 Years of Hospitality
Today - 1/29/2013

Tour the Atlanta History Center after regular museum hours, and meet characters from Atlanta's past at this special free event.
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1/12/2013

Enjoy a weekend of family fun inspired by the special exhibition "Genghis Khan." Costumes are encouraged!
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Today - 3/24/2013

"Vignettes of America" is an exhibition of selected landscape paintings from the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art's permanent collection. The majority of these paintings were created between 1850 and 1910. American artists during this period were influenced by several different art movements, including the Barbizon school, Impressionism and Tonalism. Ranging from landscapes to seascapes and farmland...
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Today - 3/24/2013

Artist Tour and Talk: Friday, March 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. This exhibit features works by James "Jim" Yarbrough, a unique, original artist who is both a precise professional and a masterful draftsman. Yarbrough is inventive and constantly testing his chosen materials to achieve his desired effects. He goes about bringing to canvas a world he envisions and explores. Yarbrough has painted th...
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Today - 7/15/2013

This museum creates environments and activities where young children can experience the power of imagination.
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Today - 7/15/2013

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Explore cultural treasures and ancient fossils, experience the thrill of a film in the IMAX® Theatre, enjoy science interactives, and marvel at the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. With distinctive special exhibitions, there’s always something new to discover.   Fernbank NatureQuest invites visitor...
Buy Now]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=37684Atlanta History Center's Signature Exhibitions
Today - 7/15/2013

Take a stroll through the permanent exhibits and beautiful gardens found at the wonderful Atlanta History Center.
Buy Now]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=5884Margaret Mitchell House and Museum
Today - 7/15/2013

This museum illuminates the making of the film "Gone With the Wind," and the docent-led tours of the author's home feature exclusive photographs and archival exhibits.
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Today - 7/15/2013

Get a glimpse into the grandiose life of Atlanta's 1930s gentry with a tour of Swan House, and then take a peak at plantation life at the Tullie Smith Farm.
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Today - 7/15/2013

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Chattahoochee Nature Center provides unique learning experiences focused on the Chattahoochee River that connect people to the natural world. The Center offers interactive, hands-on programs for children as well as programs for adults. Get back to nature on one of six hiking trails. Explore almost three acres of g...
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Today - 7/15/2013

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. This exhibit celebrates the state’s original inhabitants, beginning with the Mississippian peoples and continuing with their descendants, the Creeks and the Cherokees. Long before the first European settlers came to what is now called Georgia, the Mississippian Indians developed complex societies on these la...
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Today - 6/1/2013

Because of the large outcropping of marble found in Cherokee and Pickens Counties, the marble industry flourished in North Georgia from the 1880s to the 1930s. The quarry in nearby Tate provided the unfinished product for the dozens of finishing plants in Ball Ground and Canton. This exhibit features photographs, documents and artifacts from the Society’s collection. A special profile ab...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50911Teen Film Night
1/17/2013

This film screening features short films produces by teens, drawing inspiration from an artists, work of art or a theme from the High Museum's current exhibition "Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913 >> 2013." Films can be a traditional narrative with dialogue, characters and conflict, or they can be totally experimental.Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50410Gogo: Nature Transformed
Today - 8/25/2013

This exhibition explores the role the natural environment plays in shaping the jewelry and home wares created by Georgia designer Gogo Ferguson. Cumberland Island, the southernmost barrier island on the Georgia coast, plays a formative role in Ferguson's works as both her home-base and her main source of inspiration. From the bones of animals to shells and seaweed washed ashore, nature provid...
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1/19/2013

Hop aboard this train-themed day and enjoy railroad crafts, storytime, model train layouts and more with your family.
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1/19/2013

This exciting evening of storytelling and sound features musical guests performing in the most unlikely spaces among the "Fast Forward" and "Thornton Dial" exhibits.
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1/19/2013

The High Museum of Art is hosting the first-ever "Culture Shock Pre-Party." A ticket to this event includes a drink ticket and a special tour of "Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial." You'll also get to meet with the performers of "Assemblage: A Culture Shock Event", hang out at sound check, and, of course, entrance into the main...
Buy Now]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50792Auburn Avenue Research Library
Today - 7/15/2013

Visit this Atlanta gem today to learn about the history of slavery, race relations and the Civil Rights Movement.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=22812Archibald Smith Plantation Home
Today - 7/3/2013

You may have missed this elegant home hidden among the trees in historic Roswell. Constructed by one of the town's founding fathers, it is worth a second glance.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=23098Barrington Hall
Today - 7/15/2013

Tour this magnificent piece of Georgia's history and get an idea of how the early Atlanta aristocrats lived!
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Today - 7/15/2013

Visit this historical house to hear the fascinating story of the family of Major James Stephens Bulloch, one of Roswell's founders.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=22781Beta Israel: Ethiopian Jews and the Promised Land
Today - 4/21/2013

"Beta Israel: Ethiopian Jews and the Promised Land" is an exhibition that explores the mass migration of Ethiopian Jews into modern Israeli society and the integration difficulties they face. The exhibition is inspired by the book The Ethiopian Jews of Israel by Len Lyons and features 100 photographs by South African photojournalist Ilan Ossendryver. Lyons and Ossendryver have colla...
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50677Chosen Food: Cuisine, Culture and American Jewish Identity
Today - 5/27/2013

Get a taste of the history and experience of being Jewish and American in the 21st century through one medium that can cross all boundaries — food.
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Today - 2/28/2013

Roswell Roots celebrates Roswell's African-American history and culture throughout the month of February. This 12th year features a series of unique and fun events for everyone, and is the largest and most comprehensive celebration in the state of Georgia. Share in the city's rich history and contemporary culture, and discover something exciting about Roswell that you didn't know before! <...
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Today - 2/28/2013

Explore the many events of the Roswell Roots Festival throughout the month of February, including this exhibit featuring the handcrafted works of the Ebony Stitchers.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50861Sharing the Story of Slavery Exhibit
Today - 2/28/2013

In this unique exhibit, each room of Bulloch Hall has a display of many of the chores and tasks of the Bulloch slaves. The exhibit is meant to open discussions about the important role these enslaved people played in the Bulloch household and throughout the South. This event is part of Roswell Roots Festival...
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50863Slave Life on the Plantation Exhibit
Today - 2/28/2013

The items in this exhibit represent various aspects of a slave’s life, focusing on work, food and everyday tasks. The exhibit is located in the barn and the slave cabin, and most artifacts are from the original Smith family collection. This event is part of Roswell Roots Festival.
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Today - 2/28/2013

This exhibit investigates the lives of the enslaved African-Americans held by the King family. The exhibit title is taken from a letter written by Catharine King, Barrington King’s wife, referring to the enslaved married couple Abram and Flora as members of the family. Using family documents and photographs, the lives of some of these members of the family are traced over a period of 20 y...
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50867An Exhibit of Works by Lionel Daniels
Today - 2/28/2013

Reception and Performance: Tuesday, February 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This exhibit features works by painter and performance artist Lionel Daniels. He is a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta and an up-and-coming African-American artist in the Atlanta art scene. Daniels' traditional acrylic paintings present images that captivate thoughts about social issues. This ev...
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50868Slave Cabins: The Architecture of Enslavement
Today - 2/28/2013

This exhibit features a selection of works by acclaimed photographer Curtis Graves that examine plantation architecture — particularly the living quarters of enslaved Africans. This event is part of Roswell Roots Festival. This event takes place at:
Roswell Public Library<...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50869Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: How the Word is Passed Down
Today - 7/7/2013

Through personal belongings, Jefferson’s records, oral histories, archaeology and genealogy, "Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: How the Word is Passed Down" explores slavery and enslaved people in America through the lens of Jefferson’s Monticello plantation by providing a rare and detailed glimpse into the lives of six enslaved families — Hemings, Gillette, Hern, Fosse...
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Today - 4/21/2013

Ulysses Davis was a barber in Savannah. He cut hair for nearly 50 years, and when business was slow at his barbershop Davis whittled and carved wooden sculptures, including all the United States presidents through George H.W. Bush. This exhibit includes the wonderful collection of busts of the presidents, along with works from the Museum's collection.
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Today - 5/24/2013

Even though the majority of the earth's inhabitants live in cities, close to 1 billion live in informal settlements (or slums). See the innovative plans some urban planning experts propose in response to the rise of these communities.
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Today - 3/3/2013

This exhibit showcases examples of decorative painting ranging from the museum's signature coffeepot to contemporary works. The variety of historic and contemporary pieces on display gives viewers a glimpse into the diversity of this art form. This event takes place at:
Bank of America Plaza
600 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51131Wit in Wood: The Folk Art of Moses Robinson
Today - 9/4/2013

This exhibit features a collection of folk art created by former Sandy Springs resident Moses Robinson (1845-1942). An illness at the age of 60 prevented Robinson from continuing to farm his land in Sandy Springs. Determined not to become useless or idle, he began the hobby of whittling. Although he began carving late in life, this self-taught artist made thousands of pieces before his death in...
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Today - 9/1/2013

This exhibit of works from The Melion-Clum Collection of Modern Southwestern Pottery includes seed pots, red and black ware, vessels inspired by basketry and a large case of objects made by the famous Quezada family of potters from Mata Ortiz. An additional case in the gallery features the Museum's stunning Maria and Julian Martinez signed black-on-black vessel.
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Today - 5/27/2013

"Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You" explores the physical science of the human body. The concepts of force, pressure, light, sound, mathematics and the laws of motion are all part of how bodies interact with the world. Through a variety of exciting and engaging activities, children can understand the science of how their bodies work. This exhibit has 18 different components to hel...
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2/9/2013

Enjoy free admission all day at this special event for families. Guided hands-on art activities for children will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50829Black History Month at Underground Atlanta
Today - 2/23/2013

Head to one of Atlanta's most historic attractions this February for Black History Month programming and events at Underground Atlanta, all free to the public. The Black History Month Parade will be held in Atlanta this year with a post-parade event at Underground Atlanta, and guests can enjoy other activities throughout the month. The African-American Cinema Gallery Exhibit honors some of the ...
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Today - 3/10/2013

It's art-filled fun for the whole family! Delight in an artist demonstration, express your inner artist in art-making workshops, and enjoy magical live performances.
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Today - 5/18/2013

This exhibit features rarely seen artifacts from the archives of the Marietta Museum of History, including a 1940 World War II flame thrower. Some of the artifacts on display were voted on by the public in an online poll. The rest of the artifacts on display were hand picked by museum staff and volunteers.
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Today - 4/28/2013

Reception: Sunday, February 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. On loan from Auburn Avenue Research Library, this collection of photographs celebrates the process by which African-Americans established homes and families in a hostile land. The photographs are of people and families living in Georgia that date from the 1800s into the 20th century...
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51150Frida and Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting
Today - 5/12/2013

Frida and Diego are one of the art world's most famous couples, but this exhibit marks the first time their works appear together in the Southeast. Listen to "City Café" host John Lemley's interview with the exhibit's curator.
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2/14/2013

Celebrate opening night of the much anticipated special exhibition "Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting" on Valentine's Day. The event honors the passionate and intriguing couple of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera and their legacy. Enjoy live Mexican music, salsa dancing, a couples photo booth and Frida impersonato...
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Today - 4/19/2013

In collaboration with the Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, the High hosts these monthly poetry slams on a variety of themes. Group discussion and art-viewing will break the ice and warm up poets before slamming in the High's galleries. While teens are at this event, parents can attend the High's Friday Jazz<...
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2/15/2013

Cast your own bronze masterpiece with help from Atlanta's Inferno Foundry and inspiration from the extraordinary cast bronze works in the Greek and Roman, Egyptian and Asian galleries at the Carlos.
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Today - 2/24/2013

The Atlanta History Center presents a unique and immersive visit to Atlanta in 1906 to understand the controversies surrounding the Atlanta Race Riot. The character of trailblazing African-American journalist J. Max Barber guides visitors into the past through a provocative gallery-based theater experience that explores the headlines of one of the city’s seminal episodes of race and...
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2/17/2013

Poet Maya Angelou hosts a program with guests including Kofi Annan, Oprah Winfrey, Regina Taylor, Alicia Keys and others in this radio special.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51146And the Struggle Continues: The Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s Fight for Social Change
Today - 12/1/2013

This exhibit features original materials from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference archive kept by the Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library at Emory University. The exhibition highlights the tireless efforts of this significant civil rights organization to achieve positive social changes in the years after the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51241Amuse'um 2013: Crowns and Cupcakes
2/23/2013

Celebrate ImagineIt! The Children's Museum of Atlanta's 10th birthday at this annual fundraiser with a theme inspired by enchanting childhood dreams of royal fun and games. Don your crown, grab a cupcake, and make merry with the Museum as they celebrate a royal birthday!
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2/23/2013

Explore the paintings, passion and politics of the art world's most fiery duo, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Take a tour of this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, then, like Frida, turn part of your body into a work of art with a body-paint artist. Work with artists from the Indie Craft Experience to make Frida- and Diego-inspired swag, th...
Buy Now]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50791Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time
Today - 8/18/2013

Get a close-up look at some of history's most extreme mammals at Fernbank, from the huge to tiny and from the speedy to sloth-like!
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Today - 8/18/2013

This exhibit features contemporary wildlife art by Pen Brady. This collection of 25 original acrylic and India ink paintings reveals eye-catching portrayals of birds, insects, fish, mammals and flowers. Both intricate and fluid, her works offer movement to the subjects of her designs. Brady’s extremely fine lines and ability to master solid colors with no signs of brush strokes often mis...
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Today - 6/2/2013

Enjoy free admission to the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art on the first Sunday of every month from 1 to 4 p.m. Exhibits rotate four times each year in addition to the museum's permanent collection.
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Today - 5/12/2013

Every Sunday during "Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting," find artistic inspiration with your children as you learn about these iconic artists. Join one of our bilingual tour guides for a fun-filled family adventure in Spanish or English, then head downstairs for art-making activities. No registration...
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Today - 4/3/2013

Georgia Perimeter College joins the nation in spotlighting President Lincoln with the opening of the national traveling exhibition "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War." Using the U.S. Constitution as the cohesive thread, this exhibit focuses on Lincoln’s struggle to meet the political and constitutional challenges of the Civil War. Organized thematically by the National Cons...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51429The Phoenix Flies: A City-Wide Celebration of Living Landmarks
Today - 3/24/2013

This annual celebration features beautiful landmarks that inspire with their valuable stories. Events include house tours, walking tours, storytelling and more.
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3/9/2013

Party on the piazza, revolutionary style, at this special event. Grab a drink, and sit at the community table to meet other museum goers. Check out the homemade piñatas, enjoy a margarita, dance to live music, or play a table game. What's the best part? You can visit "Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting" i...
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Today - 3/24/2013

No tour on Sunday, March 17. Learn about the history of L.P. Grant Park, its Olmsted design, fresh-water springs and one-of-a-kind historic structures on an easy, family-friendly stroll through the park. This 90-minute tour features fun facts about Atlanta’s oldest park and includes a visit to Fort Walker, a Civil War encampment located inside the park that is the only surviving p...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51438The Phoenix Flies: Guided Tour
3/10/2013

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center invites the community for a guided tour of the magnificent Gothic-Tudor-style mansion built in 1920 by Charles Howard Candler, eldest son of Coca-Cola founder Asa G. Candler. An architectural landmark in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, Callanwolde is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and reflects the style, charm and dignity of an hist...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51196AIDS Memorial Quilt
Today - 7/11/2013

Atlanta is privileged to be home to the world's largest piece of community folk art, and it's on view for you to visit!
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Today - 7/14/2013

With more than 600 photographs and 8,000 words of text, this exhibit at Sandy Springs Hospitality and Tourism tells the story of the German girl and her family.
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Today - 7/13/2013

Take a stirring journey through time when you visit this sweeping panorama of the Battle of Atlanta.
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Today - 7/13/2013

Check out this museum's many exhibits recording African American history, including "Sweet Auburn: Street of Pride" featuring a replica of one of Atlanta's first African-American owned businesses.
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3/16/2013

The top floor of the Museum's acclaimed Graves building transforms into a multi-sensory experience of specialty cocktails, global cuisine and uniquely designed interiors inspired by the Museum's collections at this annual fundraiser. A select group of Atlanta’s premier interior designers and architects will convert the galleries into ancient environments influenced by the styles of Asia, ...
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3/16/2013

Join Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta for a pajama party! Wear your favorite pajamas and bring your bedtime buddy for an evening of games, crafts, dancing, a bedtime story, snacks and raffle prizes.
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Today - 7/12/2013

Take an educational trip to this museum where you will learn all about Jewish heritage in Atlanta.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=28088Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Today - 7/13/2013

This historic home in the Emory area offers classes and workshops, special concerts, arts events and gallery exhibitions.
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Today - 7/12/2013

Visitors can learn about environmental health issues at "Global Symphony" - an unparalleled multi-media installation highlighting the world of the CDC.
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Today - 7/14/2013

Take the whole family to this exhibit that features many puppets Jim Henson performed with and created.
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Today - 7/14/2013

Puppets: The Power of Wonder is a hands-on museum displaying more than 350 puppets from various time periods and countries around the world.
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Today - 7/13/2013

Visitors can learn about Cherokee County's past from before the time of the Cherokee Indians through the 21st century.
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3/21/2013

Since "The South’s Next Wave: Design Challenge" exhibition opened in November, the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) has collected viewers’ votes for their favorite of the 17 vignettes that comprise the show. The time has come to announce the winners! At this event, MODA will award the creative team behind the vignette that’s been vote...
Buy Now]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51103Museum Night: Trains, Planes and Cars
3/23/2013

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History celebrates its 10th birthday with an evening of family-friendly activities aimed at offering visitors a unique look at the museum and its exhibits. During the event guests have the rare opportunity to climb aboard the General locomotive made famous during the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase. Visitors can also explore the museum, s...
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51284Revolucion: Frida and Diego Teen Night
3/23/2013

Explore the paintings, passion and politics of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera with other teens at this special event. Choose to paint a self-portrait that celebrates your uniqueness — à la Frida — or work with all your new friends on a large-scale mural — à la Diego. Singer/songwriter Faye Webster pays tribute to the fiery duo with love and anti-love songs, and pri...
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Today - 7/12/2013

Take a visit and help the museum's mission to preserve and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building itself, as well as the events that have taken place within its walls.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=19641Fernbank Science Center
Today - 7/13/2013

Come explore the adventures of science through this museum that offers educational programs for the entire family to enjoy.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=37709Tibet Week
Today - 3/30/2013

Emory University continues its celebration of Tibetan culture and teachings with Tibet Week. In February 2007, Emory made the historic announcement that His Holiness the Dalai Lama would join Emory as a Presidential Distinguished Professor. This partnership has continued to strengthen, exploring the important traditions of learning in Tibet. Tibet Week features lectures, live mandala exhibition...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51494Tibet Week: Mandala Sand Painting Live Exhibition
Today - 3/29/2013

Watching Tibetan monks craft a sand mandala live is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Drop in Monday through Friday to see the mandala, from its inception to ritualistic destruction at the end of the week.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51495The Wren's Nest
Today - 6/29/2013

Take your family to hear the famous stories of Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox, Br'er Bear and the gang every Saturday at 1 p.m. at this historic home.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=22554Hammonds House Museum
Today - 7/14/2013

This is the only independent, public museum in Atlanta dedicated to fine arts of the African Diaspora, featuring more than 350 works dating from the mid-19th century.
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Today - 7/14/2013

A walk through the High Museum's permanent exhibits is a journey through time and across continents. With more than 12,000 pieces, the collections include 19th and 20th century American and decorative art, significant European pieces, modern and contemporary art, photography, African art, and folk art. As the leading museum in the Southeast, the High is dedicated to supporting and collecting...
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Today - 7/14/2013

The High Museum of Art holds one of the most significant collections of photographs of the Civil Rights Movement. The works on display in this exhibit are a small selection of the collection, which numbers more than 250 photographs that document the social protest movement from Rosa Parks’ arrest to the Freedom Rides to the March on Washington. The city of Atlanta — the birthplace o...
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Today - 7/13/2013

This museum is dedicated to sharing the exciting and vibrant story of the Sandy Springs community.
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Today - 7/15/2013

View photographs and historical memorabilia from the Carter presidency and see an exact replica of the Oval Office at this museum.
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Today - 7/2/2013

This National Historic Landmark tells the story of Alonzo Herndon, who overcame slavery, sharecropping and Jim Crow to become one of the foremost African American businessmen of his era.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=25742Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield
Today - 6/30/2013

Whether hiking, taking a scenic drive, or birdwatching, you and your family will enjoy this historic location filled with a variety of sights and activities.
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Today - 6/30/2013

Check out this family-fun destination where guests can enjoy the outdoors together while experiencing an exciting variety of attractions, entertainment and recreation.
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Today - 6/30/2013

World of Coca-Cola is the only place you can explore the complete story — past, present and future  — of the world’s best known brand.
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Today - 6/30/2013

Take a family outing to see real artifacts recovered from the world's most iconic ship and step into a simulated iceberg chilled to 28 degrees.
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Today - 7/13/2013

Presented live by Fernbank astronomers, this is a guided tour through the constellations, planets and events of the current evening sky.
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Today - 6/29/2013

Take a tour of this Atlanta landmark to learn more about the "castle on Peachtree," originally the residence of Rhodes Furniture founder Amos Rhodes.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=33363Dinosaur Egg Hunt
3/30/2013

It's time to dust off those bunny ears and get ready to hippity-hop to Fernbank Museum for the fourth annual Dinosaur Egg Hunt presented in partnership with Radio Disney AM590. Join Fernbank and some special guests for a day of EGGcellent activities, including timed egg hunts, games with the Radio Disney AM590 Street Team, prizes, Fernbank’s dinosaur mascot and more. Buy Now]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51360Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Today - 7/15/2013

Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and about the influence he had on others with a visit to his childhood home and a tour of the park.
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Today - 7/15/2013

All aboard for this unique and interesting look at the transportation that helped shape Georgia's history!
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Today - 7/13/2013

Highlights of the collection at this museum include the original honeymoon gown worn by Vivien Leigh in the film and several of Margaret Mitchell's personal volumes of the novel.
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Today - 7/12/2013

In addition to more than 2,000 books, this museum features a remarkable collection of more than 10,000 watermarks, papers, tools, machines and manuscripts.
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Today - 7/13/2013

With four galleries and a wide variety of artifacts, this hidden treasure is sure to offer something of interest for every visitor.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=6423The DeKalb History Center
Today - 7/12/2013

This historic complex includes three antebellum structures: the Benjamin Swanton House, the Biffle Cabin and the Thomas-Barber Cabin.
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Today - 7/15/2013

This 82-foot monumental arch houses a 12,000-square-foot museum that narrates Georgia's and Atlanta's histories through interactive technology, film and exhibitions.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=31005Dairies in DeKalb
Today - 7/12/2013

This exhibit focuses on the history of dairy farming in DeKalb County in the 20th century and includes a life-sized replica of Rosebud, the famous cow mascot for Mathis Dairies.
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Today - 7/12/2013

No matter what your favorite style of decorative painting, you will find it at this premiere repository of the style.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=33660Working Safely on the Railroad
Today - 7/15/2013

At this interactive exhibit at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, kids of all ages can learn railroad signals and other valuable safety information.
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Today - 7/12/2013

Don't miss this Kennesaw museum's tribute to the Jewish children who perished during the Holocaust — a breathtaking 1.5 million hand-crafted butterflies.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=48749Highlights from the Guy Hayes Collection: Food, Fun and Fashion in the Modern Era
Today - 7/12/2013

This exhibit features a small selection of black and white photographs from the Guy Hayes collection and provides a unique view of food trends, clothing styles and recreational diversions of the 1950s and '60s. Hayes was a professional freelance photographer from 1944 through 1983. He graduated from Clarkston High School and served in the Navy during World War II. After the war he settled in ...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51378Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours
Today - 9/22/2013

The museum features more than 600 Braves artifacts and photographs that trace the team's history from its beginnings in Boston to Milwaukee to Atlanta.
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Today - 7/14/2013

Stand next to ancient mummies, Roman marble statues, Greek pottery and more at this premier art museum located in the heart of Emory's campus.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=29659Symmetry/Asymmetry: African Textiles, Dress and Adornment
Today - 8/25/2013

"Symmetry/Asymmetry" draws attention to African textiles as abstract works of art to highlight their aesthetic dimensions. At the same time, the works in the exhibition suggest a synaesthetic experience as these once kinetic works engage multiple senses. More than 40 works of African textiles, dress and adornment — including objects from throughout the continent, from South Africa to the ...
Buy Now]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51741The Latino List: Photographs by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Today - 5/19/2013

"The Latino List: Photographs by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders" exhibition is a portrait survey of 30 important Hispanic-Americans by photographer and documentary filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. Portraits include Gloria Estefan, Victor Cruz, America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Sen. Robert Menéndez, Soledad O'Brien, Pitbull, Chi Chi Rodríguez, Christy Turlington Burns a...
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Today - 7/13/2013

This one-of-a-kind museum celebrates the lives and stories of the men and women whose work and passion have shaped the aviation industry.
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Today - 7/13/2013

At this historic home, volunteer docents lead you on a tour as they tell the story of the Root family and describe what life was like in Marietta in the 1850s.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=39165Pizza, Movie and a Tour: Casablanca
4/3/2013

Join the Kennesaw State University Museum of History & Holocaust Education for a special screening of "Casablanca" at this installment of the "Pizza, Movie & a Tour" series. One of the most memorable films of the 20th century, "Casablanca" is a true Hollywood legend. All the elements of production — story, cast, photography, direction and music — are woven tog...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51676NASA Destination Station Exhibit
Today - 5/18/2013

Learn about the wonders of the International Space Station during the final week of this special exhibit at Fernbank Science Center!
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4/6/2013

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Georgia Old-Time Fiddlers Conventions, Georgia State University Special Collections and Archives is presenting an event that highlights the significance of the conventions and their importance in the development of country music. Guest speakers include Wayne Daniel, author of "Pickin’ on Peachtree, A History of Country Music i...
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Today - 5/13/2013

Toddlers (18 months to 5 years old) love this fun program designed just for them with fun-filled educational activities at the Atlanta History Center.
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Today - 7/10/2013

The littlest of visitors will follow a treasure map through the museum during this one-hour tour in February, encountering a number of fun activities and stories along the way.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=26150Africa Belle Festival
Today - 5/23/2013

The Africa Belle Festival is a celebration of French-speaking Africa with an emphasis on film, lectures, gallery talks, children's storytelling and a community soirée. All events take place at Alliance Française d'Atlanta's midtown location, unless otherwise noted. Schedule of events:
April 10 at 7 p.m<...
Buy Now]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51668Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art Permanent Exhibit
Today - 7/14/2013

Browse through this impressive permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American art, from Warhol to Wyeth.
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Today - 7/13/2013

Heritage Sandy Springs invites children ages 2 through 5 and their parents to enjoy these special tours! Through stories, hands-on exhibits and crafts, museum mascots Sandy the chipmunk and Spring the turtle introduce the youngest visitors to history. The tours are based on the Smithsonian Institute's Early Enrichment program and last approximately 30 minutes. Learn more about the art of sheep sheering in this feature that recently aired on WABE 90.1FM's "City Café."
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Today - 6/30/2013

This textile exhibition features fiber art and works that reference or utilize fiber or fiber techniques in innovative ways. The exhibition includes works by fiber artists from the Southeastern United States.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51781The American Academy of Equine Art Spring Invitational Exhibit
Today - 6/30/2013

The American Academy of Equine Art hosts this annual spring invitational exhibit that features the highest quality of equine sporting art.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51782Eero Saarinen: A Reputation for Innovation
Today - 6/30/2013

"Eero Saarinen: A Reputation for Innovation" is a retrospective of the renowned architect’s work and a study of the design principles he followed. The exhibition pays tribute to Saarinen’s brief yet brilliant career in which he designed numerous corporate, educational, cultural, public and private buildings, including recognizable icons like the Saint Louis Gateway Arch, the TWA Ter...
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4/19/2013

One hundred and fifty years ago, African-Americans found themselves within arm’s reach of freedom from chattel slavery. And, while President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation (1863) would free many of the enslaved, all African-Americans truly would not be free until the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment (1865). In her new book, "Envisioning Emancipation: Black America...
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Today - 5/4/2013

Young imaginations will flourish as children hear stories of jaguars and the moon from the Toba people in Bolivia and explore the skies of the ancient Americas in the planetarium.
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Today - 4/21/2013

The Apple Pop-up Museum tells the story of how a small start-up company founded in a garage by two young friends, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, became the leading consumer electronics and personal computer company in the world. The inaugural 6,000-square-foot exhibit features a wide range of Apple technology from the company’s very first product, the Apple I personal computer, to its most...
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51420Fernbank Forest Explorations
4/20/2013

Take in the sights and sounds of springtime on this special guided walk through Fernbank Forest. Reservations are limited to 25 people per walk, so book now before you miss out!
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Today - 8/30/2013

Each weekday at noon, "City Café" host John Lemley serves up "a plateful of classics and a variety of sides" on WABE 90.1FM. The program features classical music, a medley of stories on culture, arts and other interesting events happening in and around Atlanta, as well as NPR and BBC news breaks. Listen to s...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=44953Oakland Cemetery
Today - 9/30/2013

Discover the period gardens, history, customs, architecture and art that give Oakland Cemetery its distinctive character.
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Today - 7/30/2013

February is Black History Month. Honor your heritage by bringing a family member or friend to StoryCorps' new home at the Atlanta History Center to record your story. Make an appointment today!
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Today - 6/30/2013

Take a stroll back in time and learn about the historic beginnings of Underground Atlanta.
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Today - 9/30/2013

The museum and park showcase agricultural practices and rural life in the 19th and early 20th centuries as well as the military activity that took place on the property during the Civil War.
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=47165Toddler Thursdays
Today - 8/15/2013

Pack up the stroller because this is a play date that you don't want to miss! Bring your child to look at works of art and create a masterpiece to take home at this popular pre-school art education program.
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Today - 9/26/2013

Relax and rejuvenate at the High after work! The extended hours allow you to visit special exhibitions and avoid the weekend crowds.
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Today - 5/30/2013

Join MODA each month for a special evening of music, wine and design!
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4/26/2013

Jump start your weekend with cocktails and live music at metro Atlanta's only museum dedicated to American art. View the museum's special exhibits and impressive permanent collection of 19th and 20th century works as you enjoy a fun evening out with friends. Light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar are provided, and entertainment for the evening will be provided by Boozer McClure & Friends. ...
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Today - 4/27/2013

The "Voices & Vibes Teen Festival" is a two-day talent showcase and workshop series celebrating artistic teens in the Atlanta community. Teens will have the opportunity to audition to perform in day one of the festival, "Voices," and will then have access to some of the most exciting discussions and activities on day two, "Vibes." Repetition and Ritual: New Sculpture in Fiber," will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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4/27/2013

Celebrate National Day of Puppetry at the Center for Puppetry Arts, and experience a day of activities, performances and hands-on activities. For families, there will be performances of "Brer Rabbit & Friends," teens and adults can enjoy performances of "The Adventures of Alvin ...
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Today - 5/19/2013

Audrey and Michael Landy began collecting in 1978 with a passion for contemporary ceramics. The Atlanta-based, long term supporters of the High Museum of Art gifted their significant collection of predominantly figurative ceramic works to the High in 2012. In celebration of The Landy Collection gift, this installation offers a glimpse into the international studio craft movement that often blur...
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Today - 6/2/2013

Drawn from the High Museum of Art's Collection of American Art, this exhibition features a selection of works in a variety of media made on paper between 1850 and 1970. A simple writing implement when applied to paper is the most basic of an artist's tools. Affordable and portable, these simple materials have enabled artists to prepare a sketch or a fully developed composition nearly anywh...
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Today - 5/30/2013

Children ages 3 to 5 get an up-close look at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History's exhibits in a welcoming learning environment at this program.
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5/2/2013

Don your 1920s best for this free history event Atlanta's historic Swan House, hosted by the Atlanta History Center and in partnership with the upcoming release of the new film "The Great Gatsby"!
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Today - 5/5/2013

First Look Reception: Thursday, May 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. During the third annual High Museum of Art Print Fair, co-sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association, expert dealers present prints made by artists of art historical importance and international repute. A print is a work of graphic art that has been conceived by the artist to be realized as an original work of art...
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Today - 12/28/2013

Learn about the history of Piedmont Park and get a little exercise by joining this guided walking tour. The tour lasts 60 to 90 minutes and covers all phases of the park’s development, including the forest, the Walker farm, fairgrounds for the Piedmont Exposition of 1887, the Cotton States and International Exposition of 1895, the transformation of the fairgrounds into a suburban pa...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=48683The Birds and the Bees Day
5/4/2013

This event is a celebration of birds and bees for everyone with an interest in ornithology or apiculture. Fernbank staff, as well as people from the Atlanta Audubon Society, the Chattahoochee Nature Center and Wild Birds Unlimited, will be on hand to explain, show and answer questions about birds and bees. A bird photography contest will...
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5/4/2013

Grab your wings, and prepare for a soaring good time as Fernbank celebrates the giant screen IMAX adventure, "Flight of the Butterflies." Visitors can stand among live butterflies in the butterfly tent, learn about the butterfly life cycle, create a craft in honor of Day of the Dead and its role in discovering the monarch butterflies' o...
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Today - 5/19/2013

Visit Atlanta's first trolley suburb and see the elegant Victorian homes built by Coca-Cola magnates Asa Candler and Ernest Woodruff.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=29323Cinco de Mayo with Frida and Diego!
5/5/2013

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with two of Mexico's most famous artists! Listen to the sounds of a DJ spinning Latin music, have fun at the photo booth, go on a bilingual tour of the "Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting" exhibit, participate in family art-making activities, and enjoy margaritas and Mexican food for purc...
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Today - 6/29/2013

Step out on Gwinnett's longest running and most visited ghost tour. Learn macabre local history, the kind of history they don't tell you about in school, sure to enthrall any out-of-town visitors this summer. "Lawrenceville Ghost Tours" highlights the most vivid stories of the strange and supernatural as a costumed guide leads ghost tour groups on a 90-minute adventure through beautiful do...
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5/11/2013

Head over to the Fernbank NatureQuest exhibition area to enjoy exciting tales about the natural world with Fernbank’s storyteller-in-residence, Rob Cleveland. This event is suitable for children ages 3 and up.
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5/11/2013

Delve through the many layers of history that make Ponce de Leon Avenue a rich cultural treasure as you view and visit sites that have attracted visitors since the 19th century. Experience the crossroads where Atlanta's social and economic classes have overlapped, exposing Atlanta's struggles while at the same time creating a robust and unique culture that defines the city.
Get More Info]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=47489Adios Frida and Diego: Overnight Fiesta!
Today - 5/12/2013

Stay up all night with the High Museum to say adios to "Frida & Diego" at this overnight extravaganza! Throuought the night, you'll experience a Frida-inspired fashion show, music from DJ Speakerfoxxx, salsa music with Sabor, face painting, family activities, special exhibition tours, Lucha Libre wrestling, a photo booth, Mexic...
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Today - 7/21/2013

Ever since Zachary Taylor and the Whig Party won the White House more than 150 years ago, Associated Press reporters and photographers have been a dominant source of presidential news for media across the United States and around the world. This exhibit includes 70 photographs of American Presidents from the archives of the Associated Press. Among the photos are Pulitzer Prize-winning images, a...
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5/11/2013

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History celebrates "National Train Day" with special programs and discounted admission! Dr. Richard Banz, executive director of the Southern Museum, will kick off the event with a presentation about the Great Locomotive Chase and the first Medals of Honor. The Museum is home to one of the first Medals ever bestowed, given to a participant in the C...
]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=52152Jiki to Hanga: Japanese Porcelain and Prints
Today - 8/25/2013

Explore the art of Japanese woodcut printmaking through the works of shin-hanga master Hiroshi Yoshida at Oglethorpe University's art museum.
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Today - 6/21/2013

Make plans this Friday for live music and cocktails to kick off the weekend at the High Museum!
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5/18/2013

Tour Atlanta's first commercial district built north of downtown. Learn about the businessmen, architects and prominent families who drove the creation of the district. Experience Peachtree Street as a timeline by following the architectural development from Queen Anne period styles to Art Deco to New Formalism. See the birth place of NASCAR, hear about celebrities such as Margaret Mitchell...
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5/18/2013

Celebrate Art Museum Day at the High for free! The High Museum of Art offers free admission on this day as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors' (AAMD) Art Museum Day, coinciding with International Museum Day on Saturday, May 18. Art Museum Day emphasizes the essential role that art museums play in their communities and highlights the value of the visual arts in society.
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Today - 8/8/2013

Learn abut the power of folk art at this lecture series supporting the exhibit "Wit in Wood: The Folk Art of Moses Robinson." 

Schedule of events:
May 23: "Carving a Niche: Modern Talent and Timeless Skills"
with Jerry Johnson
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5/25/2013

Spend a day in the company of veterans and hear their stories of wartime through personal accounts and memorabilia. Living history interpreters represent soldiers of previous wars by showing authentic dress, equipment and vehicles at this special event.
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6/1/2013

This annual event showcases helicopters used by law enforcement, emergency medical services and the military in the metro Atlanta area. Aircraft will be on display for the public to view, and pilots and crew members will be on hand to talk about the specific vehicles, how they are used and the types of missions they fly. The Fox 5 Storm Chaser SUV is scheduled to be on display, and Blue Ridge H...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51934George Washington's Copy of Acts Of Congress
6/7/2013 - 6/21/2013

Come see George Washington's copy of "Acts of Congress." Washington’s personal copy of the "Laws of the United States, First Session 1789," also known as the "Acts of Congress," will be on display at the 13 Presidential Libraries through a special partnership between the National Archives and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
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6/8/2013 - 9/8/2013

In this exhibit, visitors can travel to each of the 50 states to explore U.S. geography, history and culture. Exhibit activities feature American travel, sports and leisure pastimes, music from across the nation, and fun and important information about the well-known people, places and historical events. Children can pretend to power a riverboat down the Mississippi, hit a home run at Fenway Pa...
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6/9/2013

Bring your friends and family to hear the unforgettable stories of Atlanta Holocaust survivors at this monthly series at The Breman Jewish Museum.
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6/9/2013 - 9/8/2013

With dozens of works in a range of media — including painting, photography, video and sculpture — "Rashid Johnson: Message to Our Folks" surveys the first 14 years of the Chicago-born artist's career. The exhibition explores the artist's own personal and cultural history, while humorously sharing a metaphysical journey as he contemplates the creation of the universe, art and the sel...
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6/15/2013

This celebration focuses on the appreciation, reconciliation and commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It is a two-day celebration that provides guests an opportunity to explore the themes of freedom and family history, and participate in a variety of genealogy workshops, gallery character performances, kid-friendly activities, and self-guided explorations of t...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=50773CANCER: Survivors in Focus
6/17/2013 - 9/10/2013

"CANCER: Survivors in Focus" — a three-part photography exhibition —offers a glimpse into the lives of people living with, through and beyond a cancer diagnosis. An estimated 28 million people worldwide are living within five years of a cancer diagnosis. The exhibition tells survivors' stories through works by three photographers who examine cancer survivorship in different contexts...
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6/23/2013 - 9/29/2013

"Girl With a Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis" marks the first time Johannes Vermeer's iconic painting can be seen in the Southeast. The painting headlines the exhibition, which highlights the artistic genius of Dutch Golden Age painters, including Vermeer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Frans Hals and Jan Steen through the presentation of more than 35 exceptional works. Through land...
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6/23/2013 - 9/15/2013

This exhibition explores the traditions, history and meaning of the game of mah jongg in Jewish-American life from the 1920s through today. Mah jongg is explored in dynamic formats throughout the exhibition, including 20th century popular objects and a visitor-activated soundscape that features clacking tiles, exclamations from games by Jewish-American and Chinese-American players, reminiscence...
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7/14/2013 - 9/1/2013

Co-presented by MODA and Georgia Tech’s Digital Media Program, "XYZ: Alternative Voices in Game Design" is the first-ever exhibition that highlights the work of women as game designers and artists. A response to the popular misconception that women neither play nor create video games, this interactive exhibition redefines viewers’ perceptions of what games are and can be. XYZ introd...
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8/6/2013 - 10/15/2013

Celebrate puppetry in Africa, the Americas and Asia through intimate, interactive puppetry programs! Children will experience a storytelling-with-puppets performance, learn from the Discover Puppetry Cart, explore the global Museum puppet collection, and create their own puppet. "Discovery Day" activities are appropriate for all ages and will be adapted to accommodate all age levels of those in...
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8/31/2013 - 9/2/2013

The 27th annual "Art in the Park" festival in historic Marietta Square welcomes more than 175 artists featuring fine works of arts and crafts. "Art in the Park" offers creative outdoor fun for the entire family, including a chalk exhibition, children’s activities, outdoor dining and walking tours. This is the third year for the ChalkArt Competition, in which amateurs and professional...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51984Marietta ChalkFest
8/31/2013 - 9/2/2013

The "Marietta ChalkFest" is a weekend-long chalk art festival that takes place in front of and around the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, just one block south of historic Marietta Square. It is a celebration of art, and everyone is welcome to participate in the annual juried chalk art competition. Professional chalk artists from all over the country will also be on hand, creati...
Free!]]>http://www.atlantaplanit.com/events/event.php?eid=51985Marietta StreetFest
9/21/2013

The 22nd "Marietta StreetFest," recognized as a Southeastern Tourism Society Top 20 Event, returns to historic Marietta Square with arts and crafts, an antique car show, the popular Jewelry Row, local musicians and plenty of fun for children. History buffs will also enjoy honoring the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with the Marietta Museum of History. ...
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10/31/2013 - 11/3/2013

Held at Stone Mountain Park's historic Antebellum Plantation, this event showcases Native American culture through dance, music, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking traditions, storytelling, wildlife presentations and more.
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