JANUARY 2008
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9; 8:15 pm
OPEN MIC POETRY READING
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its annual Open Mic Poetry Readings. Open to all poets who would like to read their original poetry. Open to the first ten poets to call and sign up at 404-872-5338 ext. 228.
$5 general admission, $3 students with ID, Seniors, and Members.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18; 7:00 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
Celebrate the power of storytelling each month as Callanwolde showcases the Atlanta area's best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. Led by series coordinator Bev Center, audiences will enjoy a diverse group of professional and student storytellers as they entertain audiences with tales for all ages. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call (404) 872-5338.
FEBRUARY 2008
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8; 7:00 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
“Family Stories and Others”
An Exhibit of Mixed Media Works by Carla House
The exhibit will open on Friday, February 8, with a reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through March 28. Admission is free and the public is invited. “My series began years ago as an exercise in retrieving childhood memories and recording dreams and reflections,” says the artist. “The work combines watercolor and collage techniques and employs the use of symbolism and metaphors to weave the stories together.” The gallery is located on the second floor of the main building in the Callanwolde mansion at 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. Viewing hours are from 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday. For more information call 404-872-5338.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 & 10
FEBRUARY 9 at 8 pm; FEBRUARY 10 at 3 pm and 8 pm
"FRANKLIN" One-Man Show
Callanwolde presents Marty Barrett's one-man theatrical portrayal of Benjamin Franklin. FRANKLIN is a fascinating 90-minute play, perfect for history buffs and theatre fans. Experience the humor, power, and inspiration of the ultimate American mind, live on stage! Written, directed, and performed by Marty Barrett, whose extensive research tells the story of Benjamin Franklin's life and times starting as a young man and includes the full breadth of Franklin's style, politics, and inventive spirit. Marty Barrett has worked as an actor, writer, and director in Atlanta for 30 years, including 20 years with Young Audiences at Woodruff Art Center, and he also teaches acting classes at Callanwolde. The performance will take place in the beautiful Courtyard at Callanwolde. General Admission: $20; Seniors, Students, Members: $15. For ticket reservations call 404-872-5338. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13; 8:15 pm
POETRY READING
Join two amazing poets Judson Mitcham and Lisa Allender as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory. Judson Mitcham will read from his new book, “A Little Salvation: Poems Old and New”. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338 or visit www.callanwolde.org.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15; 8 pm
TANGO NIGHT – VALENTINE TANGO!
Learn to appreciate authentic Argentine tango! You will learn about the rhythm and movement of Argentine Tango and how to focus on connecting with the music and your partner. Learn how two bodies can move as one! Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at 8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert instructors of Tango Rio (www.tango-rio.com). After the introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open tango dance party, beginning at 9:15 pm. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24; 3 pm
DANCE: Several Dancers Core Presents 
“Arias from Messiah”
Several Dancers Core has initiated an artistic collaboration between its dance company, CORE Performance Company, and Atlanta Baroque Orchestra to present “Arias from Messiah”. The dance enlivens the beauty of select arias from George Frideric Handel’s masterwork Messiah, adding color, movement, and meaning to an already rich text and score. The historic Great Hall of Callanwolde will create a beautiful backdrop for this intimate performance. Tickets: $25 general; $20 senior/student. For ticket information call 404-373-4154, email: info@severaldancerscore.org or visit: www.severaldancerscore.org <http://www.severaldancerscore.org/>
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29; 7:30-11 pm
SILENT AUCTION: “GIVING GALA”
The Junior League of DeKalb County will host "Giving Gala", a silent and live auction. All proceeds from the auction will support the Junior League of DeKalb's "A Space of My Own" project, which provides comforters and bedding to children living in community shelters and foster homes in DeKalb County. The "Giving Gala" event will be held in the elegant setting of Callanwolde and will feature a raffle, open bar, great food, and entertainment for all. Tickets: $25. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Mindy Kaplan at 404-387-4072 or utknatl@yahoo.com.
MARCH 2008
SUNDAY, MARCH 2; 4 pm to 10 pm 
MUSIC WORKSHOP: LYRA – An Evening of Chamber Music – Workshop II
This event welcomes the talents of all adult amateur and professional musicians in Atlanta who would like an opportunity to gather, read, play, and perform Chamber Music in the warm, friendly environment of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center! This "soiree" event aims to provide exposure to a wide variety of chamber music literature, to stimulate sensitive ensemble playing, and to create awareness of the elements of fine musicianship through sight-reading, listening, and performing. Tickets: $25 per person. Tickets are sold at the door, or visit LYRA at www.lyraquartet.org <http://www.lyraquartet.org/> to purchase tickets online.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7; 7:00 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
Celebrate the power of storytelling each month as Callanwolde showcases the Atlanta area's best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. Led by series coordinator Bev Center, audiences will enjoy a diverse group of professional and student storytellers as they entertain audiences with tales for all ages. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12; 8:15 pm
POETRY READING
Join amazing poets Maudelle Driskell and Robin Kemp as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory. Maudelle Driskell, a recipient of a Ruth Lilly Fellowship awarded by POETRY Magazine, is completing her MFA at Warren Wilson College. Robin Kemp is a former CNN writer. She is a composition instructor and PhD student in the New South's Writing Workshop at Georgia State. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338 or visit www.callanwolde.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28; 8 pm
TANGO NIGHT with TANGO-RIO!
Learn to appreciate authentic Argentine tango! You will learn about the rhythm and movement of Argentine Tango and how to focus on connecting with the music and your partner. Learn how two bodies can move as one! Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at 8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert instructors of Tango Rio (www.tango-rio.com). After the introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open tango dance party, beginning at 9:15 pm. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
SUNDAY, MARCH 30; 3 pm
MUSIC: CALLANWOLDE CONCERT BAND
“A Thousand and One Nights”
We cordially invite you to join us for “A Thousand and One Nights” – the third Subscription Series concert of the thirty-sixth season of the Callanwolde Concert Band with Raymond Handfield, Conductor. The featured work on this program will be the complete “Scheherazade” of Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Also on the program will be works by Jacques Offenbach and Julius Fucik. The Band, a community organization, is DeKalb County’s premiere symphonic wind ensemble. Admission: $10.00 Adults; $5.00 Students, Senior Citizens, and current Artscard and Atlanta Planit members. Tickets are available only at the door. For further information visit: www.calcb.org <http://www.calcb.org/> where you can check the “Media” and “Discography” tabs to listen to excerpts from prior concerts.
APRIL 2008
FRIDAY, APRIL 4; 7:00 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
"THE COLORS OF DREAMS"
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY by AMY ARRINGTON
The exhibit will open on Friday, April 4, with a reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through May 23. Admission is free and the public is invited. Inspired by the vivid colors of dreams, Arrington's night photographs are surreal and magical. Working at night in various locations, using her own colored lights, she deftly illuminates landscapes and architectural structures with otherworldly hues. The resulting photographs are both intriguing and powerful. The gallery is situated on the second floor of the main building in the Callanwolde mansion at 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. Viewing hours are from 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4; 7:00 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
Celebrate the power of storytelling each month as Callanwolde showcases the Atlanta area's best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions, led by series coordinator Bev Center. Well-known international Storyteller LaDoris Bias-Davis and a group of lively, happy kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade children from her workshop at Drew Charter School in Decatur, are enthusiastically looking forward to sharing their stories and skits. Audiences will be amazed, entertained and enchanted by this delightful program as they entertain with tales for all ages. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. Tickets are sold at the door.
For more information, call 404-872-5338.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9; 8:15 pm
POETRY READING
Join amazing poets Dan Veach and Turner Cassity as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory. Join amazing poets Dan Veach and Turner Cassity as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members.
For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11; 8 pm
CONCERT: duoATL
Brian Luckett, Guitar and Nicole Randall, Flute
Brian Luckett, Guitar and Nicole Randall, Flute
Enjoy the beautiful ambience of Callanwolde's indoor courtyard as guitarist Brian Luckett and flutist-composer Nicole Randall of duoATL treat audiences to a dynamic pairing of instruments. Presenting an intriguing repertoire of contemporary music in a provocative blend of classical and cool, this concert includes the premiere performance of "Mangosteen", a new work written and composed by Nicole Randall. Also performing music by Astor Piazzolla, Joaquin Rodrigo, Michael Daugherty, Radames Gnattali and more.
$10 General Admission. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY; APRIL 18 - 20
APRIL 18 & 19; 10 am TO 5 pm
APRIL 20; 1 pm TO 5 pm 
CALLANWOLDE CLAY GUILD - ARTIST MARKET
Artists of the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Clay Guild have been invited for a second year to participate in the Artist Market of the Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour, April 18-20. The Artist Market will be located at St. John's Lutheran Church in Druid Hills, Friday and Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, from 1 pm to 5 pm. Works are created by potters with five to 25 years of experience in hand building and wheel throwing. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Callanwolde Pottery Program at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. For more information call (404) 894-9351 or (404) 219-0872.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20; 3 pm
JUNE AKERS SEESE: READING AND RECEPTION
Callanwolde's renowned literary teacher, June Akers Seese, will be reading from and signing copies of her new book, "A Nurse Can Go Anywhere and Collected Short Stories". From critic Paul Evans: "June loves stories...stories you dream up of overheard conversations, family secrets, whatever was left unsaid...She collects them...and then she transforms them into fiction...She's a participant. Someone who's been there - and hence understands."
The event will be followed by a champagne reception in the elegant Great Hall of the Callanwolde mansion. The event is free and open to the public with limited seating in the library. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 25 & 26
APRIL 25 at 7 pm; APRIL 26 at 2 pm and 7 pm
CALLANWOLDE'S YOUTH DANCE PERFORMANCE:
"enLIGHTenment"
Bring the family and enjoy an enchanting dance performance where beautiful nuances of color and light will fill the stage. Featuring exciting original choreography in ballet, jazz, and modern dance, Callanwolde's talented youth dancers will perform a variety of pieces that are sure to please young and old alike. The perfect way for families to bring in the Spring season! The performance will be held at North Atlanta High School. Group ticket sales will begin March 11; General ticket sales will begin April 1. $10 General Admission; $7 groups of 10 or more.
Tickets can be reserved in advance by calling 404- 872-5338 x 350.
Sponsored by Turner Broadcasting System and Peachtree TV.
MAY 2008
FRIDAY, MAY 2; 7:00 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
Celebrate the power of storytelling each month as Callanwolde showcases the Atlanta area's best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. Led by series coordinator Bev Center, audiences will enjoy a diverse group of professional and student storytellers as they entertain audiences with tales for all ages. Anne Wallace and her storytelling group from Luellen Elementary School in Henry County will present folk tales, funny tales, and tales they have written. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 3 & 4 10 am to 5 pm
SPRING POTTERY SALE
Callanwolde will hold its annual Spring Pottery Sale, which will take place in the beautiful Conservatory. Find functional, decorative and sculptural one-of-a-kind ceramic works created by Callanwolde's renowned pottery program instructors and assistants. For more information call 404-874-9351.
SUNDAY, MAY 11; 11 am or 3 pm
MOTHERS DAY TEA WITH MUSIC
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center presents an elegant afternoon set in the gorgeous atmosphere of the mansion and grounds. Learn about tine tea with tea connoisseurs "Tea with Strings" and enjoy superior gourmet foods from "Fabulous Creations" catering. Also featuring specialist Barbara Pinsons' facial and massage spa treatments, as well as the inspiring musical sounds of "Caledonia Swing". Professional photography will be available so plan a perfect family portrait to remember a perfect day. This is a great gift for Mom and the entire family! Tickets: $35 per Person: $25 Children 12 and under.
For reservations call 404-872-5338
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14; 8:15 pm
POETRY READING
Join amazing poets Theresa Davis and Travis Wayne Denton as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings each month in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory. $5 General Admission, $3 Students/Seniors/Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, MAY 23; 7:30 pm
JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: JAZZ ON THE LAWN
MAREA ALTA - SMOOTH LATIN JAZZ
"Best of Atlanta" Award-winning Jazz Venue, Callanwolde's Jazz on the Lawn series presents special outdoor concerts featuring the best of local jazz musicians. Including a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, blues, reggae, be-bop and R&B, this popular concert series is sure to excite audiences with its high-energy performances. Audiences enjoy the relaxing natural beauty of Callanwolde's lush grounds as the finest jazz artists in the Southeast perform under the stars. As the sun goes down, the music turns up. Jazz on the Lawn continues throughout the summer as Callanwolde hosts an array of brilliant jazz artists.
Callanwolde opens its 2008 jazz series with the fresh, tropical sound of Marea Alta. The band's
original compositions have engaged audiences internationally. Marea Alta ("high-tide") incorporates the improvisatory structure of jazz into a scheme of multiple Latin rhythms. Audiences cannot sit still while listening to this band! Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde's indoor Courtyard. Tickets: $15 General; $12 Students/Seniors/Members. Tickets are sold at the door.
For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, MAY 30; 8 pm
TANGO NIGHT with TANGO-RIO!
Learn to appreciate authentic Argentine tango! You will learn about the rhythm and movement of Argentine Tango and how to focus on connecting with the music and your partner. Learn how two bodies can move as one! Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at 8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert instructors of Tango Rio (www.tango-rio.com). After the introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open tango dance party, beginning at 9:15 pm. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
JUNE 2008
FRIDAY, JUNE 6; 7 - 9 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
"Fun and Games" The Art of Ben Goldman
The exhibit will open on Friday, June 6, with a reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through July 25. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Working directly on the surface of actual game boards, Goldman superimposes a multitude of symbols, words and objects, creating both physical and intellectual layers. “Game boards are popular culture items and are easily related to by people of all ages”, says the artist. “I use the game board titles as my core idea for the art pieces. The titles allow me to explore a wide variety of human behavior. Dominance, love, greed, anger, addiction and consumption are some of the topics I explore.”
The gallery is located on the second floor of the main building in the Callanwolde mansion at 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. Viewing hours are from 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday. For more information call 404-872-5338.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
SUMMER COFFEEHOUSE SERIES
OPEN MIC POETRY READING
MUSIC 7:30 pm; READINGS 8:15 pm
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its Summer Coffeehouse Series and Open Mic Poetry Readings. Held in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory, the evening begins at 7:30 with a favorite performer at Callanwolde, pianist and composer Gene Ellis. His many musical styles have produced an artist that is unique in the world of music. Gene will perform original compositions as well as classical and contemporary favorites. Then at 8:15, the open mic readings are open to all poets who would like to read their original poetry. The first ten poets to call and sign up at 404-872-5338 ext. 228 will have the opportunity to read for 5 minutes.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13; 7:30 PM
JAZZ CONCERT SERIES - JAZZ ON THE LAWN
NICK LONGO BAND - HIGH ENERGY JAZZ ORIGINALITY
"Best of Atlanta" Award-winning Jazz Venue, Callanwolde's Jazz on the Lawn series presents special outdoor concerts featuring the best of local jazz musicians. Including a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, blues, reggae, be-bop and R&B, this popular concert series is sure to excite audiences with its high-energy performances. Audiences enjoy the relaxing natural beauty of Callanwolde's lush grounds as the finest jazz artists in the Southeast perform under the stars. As the sun goes down, the music turns up. Jazz on the Lawn continues throughout the summer as Callanwolde hosts an array of brilliant jazz artists. Acclaimed saxophone artist Nick Longo and his seven-piece band will present originality in a broad variation of jazz styles. Powered by two sax musicians and a tight percussion section this dynamic band will drive a lively performance into the night. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde's indoor Courtyard. Tickets: $15 General; $12 Students/Seniors/Members. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20; 7:00 PM
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
’June program will appeal more to adults and older children as Fiona Page and Tersi Bendiburg relate tender, humorous stories about their mothers. Fiona Page’s funny stories are about the heroes in her life, such as her mother, who had severe handicaps yet never lost her mischievous sense of humor. Although Page completely lost her sight in an accident 20 years ago, her lighthearted view of living with a handicap delight and inspire the audience! Ms. Page has won multiple distinguished awards for developing "Storytelling in the Classroom". $3 General Admission; $1 Children. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27; 7:30 PM
JAZZ CONCERT SERIES - JAZZ ON THE LAWN
GWEN HUGHES JAZZ QUARTET - FUSION JAZZ
"Best of Atlanta" Award-winning Jazz Venue, Callanwolde's Jazz on the Lawn series presents special outdoor concerts featuring the best of local jazz musicians. Including a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, blues, reggae, be-bop and R&B, this popular concert series is sure to excite audiences with its high-energy performances. Audiences enjoy the relaxing natural beauty of Callanwolde's lush grounds as the finest jazz artists in the Southeast perform under the stars. As the sun goes down, the music turns up. Jazz on the Lawn continues throughout the summer as Callanwolde hosts an array of brilliant jazz artists. Multiple winner of Creative Loafing's "Best Jazz Artist" award, Gwen Hughes will rock you with her mix of elegant jazz, earthy blues and rock 'n' roll. With Jez Graham on piano, Ramon Pooser on upright bass and Mike Hinton on drums, you will find many surprises hearing this unique, adventurous band! Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde's indoor Courtyard. Tickets: $15 General; $12 Students/Seniors/Members. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information call 404-872-5338.
JULY 2008
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
SUMMER COFFEEHOUSE SERIES
OPEN MIC POETRY READING
MUSIC 7:30 pm; READINGS 8:15 pm
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its Summer Coffeehouse Series and Open Mic Poetry Readings. Held in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory, the evening begins at 7:30 with a compelling musical performance by poet, songwriter and musician
Kodac Harrison. Winner of Creative Loafing’s “Best Spoken Word Artist” award, Harrison combines character studies and tales of travel with his bluesy, folk-soul music. Then at 8:15, the open mic readings are open to all poets who would like to read their original poetry. The first ten poets to call and sign up at 404-872-5338 ext. 228 will have the opportunity to read for 5 minutes. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members.
FRIDAY, JULY 18; 7:30 pm
JAZZ CONCERT SERIES - JAZZ ON THE LAWN
WILL SCRUGGS JAZZ FELLOWSHIP
FEATURING AUDREY SHAKIR
"Best of Atlanta" Award-winning Jazz Venue, Callanwolde's Jazz on the Lawn series presents special outdoor concerts featuring the best of local jazz musicians. Including a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, blues, reggae, be-bop and R&B, this popular concert series is sure to excite audiences with its high-energy performances. Audiences enjoy the relaxing natural beauty of Callanwolde's lush grounds as the finest jazz artists in the Southeast perform under the stars. As the sun goes down, the music turns up. Jazz on the Lawn continues throughout the summer as Callanwolde hosts an array of brilliant jazz artists.
A favorite at Callanwolde, enjoy Will Scruggs' swinging saxophone skills and energetic sounds for an unforgettable musical experience. Scruggs leads a fellowship of professional musicians and is accompanied by powerful vocalist Audrey Shakir, one of Atlanta's greatest musical treasures in the world of jazz singing. 
Whether conversing in scat riffs and sax runs or singing a duet, the joy of music is palpable when these two friends get together. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde's indoor Courtyard. Tickets: $15 General; $12 Students/Seniors/Members. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information call 404-872-5338.
SATURDAY, JULY 19; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
DIVAS, DAMES AND DAMSELS
The Women's Imaginative Guild of Storytellers (WIGS) presents Divas, Dames and Damsels, the 6th annual Day of Discovery for Women. Bring friends, collaborate and enjoy this day of rich stories, light refreshments, music and door prizes, all in the beautiful setting of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. You don't want to miss this summer event's fun and celebration. Tickets: $15 per person; $135 per table of 10. Reservations are recommended. Contact WIGS at 404-982-0523 or 404-982-9652, or email anngrav2490@comcast.net. Cash at the door or check (no credit cards accepted). Checks made out to "WIGS" can be sent to 1478 Diamond Head Drive, Decatur, GA 30033.
FRIDAY, JULY 25; 8:00 pm
TANGO NIGHT with TANGO-RIO!
Learn to appreciate authentic Argentine tango! You will learn about the rhythm and movement of Argentine Tango and how to focus on connecting with the music and your partner. Learn how two bodies can move as one! Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at 8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert instructors of Tango Rio (www.tango-rio.com). After the introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open tango dance party, beginning at 9:15 pm. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
AUGUST 2008
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1; 7 – 9 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
SCULPTURE BY HARRY ZMIJEWSKI
”PRODUCTION: AMERICAN WORK ETHIC”
The exhibit will open on Friday, August 1, with a reception for the
artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through September 12.
Admission is free and the public is invited.
“Before studying, teaching and making art, I was actively involved in industry as a production machinist and welder,” says the artist. “My sculptural images are derived from real factories and warehouses.” Image at right: "Export", 2007.
The gallery is located on the second floor of the main building in the Callanwolde mansion at 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. Viewing hours are from 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY AUGUST 8; 7:30 pm
JAZZ CONCERT SERIES - JAZZ ON THE LAWN
MARSHA DuPREE - CLASSIC JAZZ & CABARET
"Best of Atlanta" Award-winning Jazz Venue, Callanwolde's Jazz on the Lawn series presents special outdoor concerts featuring the best of local jazz musicians. Including a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, blues, reggae, be-bop and R&B, this popular concert series is sure to excite audiences with its high-energy performances. Audiences enjoy the relaxing natural beauty of Callanwolde's lush grounds as the finest jazz artists in the Southeast perform under the stars. As the sun goes down, the music turns up.
Marsha DuPree's beautifully skilled vocals of smooth classic jazz and cabaret specialties will feed your soul! A lead female singer in the Southeast, her rich musical interpretations are fluid and polished. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde's indoor Courtyard. Tickets: $15 General; $12 Students/Seniors/Members. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information call 404-872-5338.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
SUMMER COFFEEHOUSE SERIES
OPEN MIC POETRY READING
MUSIC 7:30 pm; READINGS 8:15 pm
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its Summer Coffeehouse Series and Open Mic Poetry Readings. Held in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory, the evening begins at 7:30 with a musical performance by rhythmic acoustic guitar player Veronica Jackson, who sings with the flavor of blues. Her singing and storytelling will touch the heart. Then at 8:15, the open mic readings are open to all poets who would like to read their original poetry. The first ten poets to call and sign up at 404-872-5338 ext. 228 will have the opportunity to read for 5 minutes. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338 or visit www.callanwolde.org.
SEPTEMBER 2008
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10; 8:15 pm
POETRY READING
Join amazing poets Kevin Cantwell and Seaborn Jones as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings each month in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory.
Kevin Cantwell has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Utah where he served as Co-editor of Quarterly West, and currently teaches English at Macon State College. His reviews of poetry have appeared widely, and his poems have been published in many magazines including Paris Review, The New Republic, Shenandoah, Ninth Letter and 32 Poems. He has won the Academy of American Poets Prize and has been a finalist for the Walt Whitman Award twice. In 2002 New Issues Press published his first book, Something Black in the Green Part of Your Eye. He has a forthcoming chapbook,
The Last Supper Club.
Seaborn Jones is the author of two books of poetry, Drowning from the InsideOut and Lost Keys as well as three chapbooks, Black Champagne, X-Ray Movies, which received the Georgia Author of the Year Award in Poetry, and most recently Getaway Car in Reverse. His poems have appeared in Southern Poetry Review, Pearl, Rockhurst Review, River Styx, Louisiana Review and elsewhere. He has received two awards from the Georgia Arts Council and a scholarship to the Bread Loaf Writers Conference. A native of Macon, Georgia, he now lives in nearby Lizella.
$5 General Admission, $3 Students/Seniors/Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12; 7:00 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
Celebrate the power of storytelling each month as Callanwolde showcases the Atlanta area's best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. Led by series coordinator Bev Center, audiences will enjoy a diverse group of professional and student storytellers as they entertain audiences with tales for all ages. September features the Hinds Family of Storytellers: Jane, Dudley and their granddaughter Rachel. Jane Hinds has been telling wonderful, enchanting stories for about 20 years...Beatrix Potter stories for little children, or fascinating historical stories for big children and adults. Her storytelling experience includes The Carter Center, Southern Order of Storytellers Winter Festival, Wesley Woods Senior Center, and various schools, churches, and libraries. Dudley Hinds is a retired Urban Planner. For 20 years he taught Real Estate and Urban Planning at Georgia State University. Recently he became a storyteller, taking to it like a duck to water. Currently, trains and locomotives are his storytelling interest. Rachel Hernandes is 9 years old and has been telling stories for several years. She especially loves to dress in a traditional Pakistani dress and tell stories from India, where her other grandparents grew up. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call (404) 872-5338.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19; 7 – 9 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
”BREATH OF BAMBOO”:
PHOTOGRAPHS BY BROOK REYNOLDS
The exhibit will open on Friday, September 19, with a reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through October 31.
Admission is free and the public is invited.
"Breath of Bamboo" is a selection of color photographs from a two-year exploration of the southeastern landscape. The poetic images are inspired by the study and practice of Zen Buddhism and are intended to raise awareness of the ecological and spiritual significance of bamboo. This exhibit is in conjunction with the annual citywide event, “Atlanta Celebrates Photography”. Image at right: "Nature's Beauty" 2005.
The gallery is located on the second floor of the main building in the Callanwolde mansion at 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. Viewing hours are from 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26; 8:00 pm
TANGO NIGHT with TANGO-RIO!
Learn to appreciate authentic Argentine tango! You will learn about the rhythm and movement of Argentine Tango and how to focus on connecting with the music and your partner. Learn how two bodies can move as one! Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at 8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert instructors of Tango Rio (www.tango-rio.com). After the introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open tango dance party, beginning at 9:15 pm. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
OCTOBER 2008
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8; 8:15 pm
POETRY READING
Join two amazing poets Karen Head and Collin Kelley as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory. Karen Head, an Atlanta native, is the author of Shadow Boxes, My Paris Year, winner of the 2008 All Nations Press’s Editors’ Choice for Excellence in Poetry Award and Sassing, forthcoming in 2009. Her poetry has appeared in many journals, including Prairie Schooner, Southern Humanities Review, Cortland Review and Chattahoochee Review. She is the Graduate Communications Coordinator and Special Advisor to the Writing and Communication Program at Georgia Tech. www.karenhead.blogspot.com <http://www.karenhead.blogspot.com/> .
Collin Kelley is author of the poetry collections After the Poison, Slow To Burn and Better To Travel. He is a Georgia Author of the Year Award-winner and a Pushcart Prize nominee, as well as co-editor of Java Monkey Speaks a poetry anthology series from Poetry Atlanta Press. www.collinkelley.com <http://www.collinkelley.com/> . $5 General Admission, $3 Students /Seniors/ Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10; 7:00 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
Celebrate the power of storytelling each month as Callanwolde showcases the Atlanta area's best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. Led by series coordinator Bev Center, audiences will enjoy a diverse group of professional and student storytellers as they entertain audiences with tales for all ages. October features "Spooky Stories" with Mary Williams telling her popular “Belly Button Monster” story. Children are welcome to be wear costumes and festive snacks will be served! $3 General Admission, $1 Children. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call (404) 872-5338.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31; 8:00 pm
COSTUME TANGO NIGHT with TANGO-RIO!
Learn to appreciate authentic Argentine tango! You will learn about the rhythm and movement of Argentine Tango and how to focus on connecting with the music and your partner. Learn how two bodies can move as one! Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at 8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert instructors of Tango Rio (www.tango-rio.com). After the introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open costume tango dance party, beginning at 9:15 pm. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
NOVEMBER 2008
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7; 7 – 9 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
PAINTINGS BY MARC BROTHERTON
The exhibit will open on Friday, November 7, with a reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through December 19. Admission is free and the public is invited. "I mix language and invented imagery to convey the transformative potential of painting," says the artist. "My work is a declaratioin of creative power: a new kind of visual poetics." Image at right: "Walk Through Walls", 2006.
The gallery is located on the second floor of the main building in the Callanwolde mansion at 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. Viewing hours are from 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7; 7 pm
READING: JUNE AKERS SEESE
June Akers Seese will be reading from her forthcoming novel, “Whose Coffee Is It?”, in the library of the mansion at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. She will be joined by a New York- based novelist Thaddeus Rutkowski. Writing about the blood and mystery under life's surfaces puts them in the current of some of the best writing being done today. This is fiction that's lean, somewhat tight-lipped, unflashy, and careful. It's built on suggestion, not statement; and their sentences have been compared to bullets. A champagne reception follows the performance in the Great Hall. Tickets are $l0.00 and may be purchased at the door. Call (404) 872-5338 for more information.
"MASKS UNDER THE MOON" BENEFIT GALA
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9; 6:30 pm
HONORARY CHAIR:
OLYMPIC SWIMMER CHAMPION DARA TORRES
Join us for festive feastings and dancing in disguise in the mansion and gardens at Callanwolde. This year's fundraiser will be the most memorable party of the season. Hosted in Callanwolde's historic mansion and lush gardens, live music by the popular Gwen Hughes and the Retro Jazz Kats and catering by Atlanta's cuisine
experts Affairs to Remember, will enhance this special evening of fun. Additionally, this will be your first chance to preview Callanwolde’s restoration of the gardens and Pool House. All proceeds will benefit the arts and education programs of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.
Attire: Dressy Casual (masks optional). Tickets are $150 per person. To reserve tickets or request information about sponsorship levels call 404-872-5338 ext 240.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12; 8:15 pm
POETRY READING
Join two amazing poets Stephen Bluestone and Ginger Murchison as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory. $5 General Admission,
$3 Students/Seniors/Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14; 7:00 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES TELLABRATION
Tellabration is a night of storytelling all over the world! Celebrate the power of storytelling as Callanwolde showcases the Atlanta area's best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. Led by series coordinator Bev Center, audiences will enjoy Emerging Voices Youth Tellabration as outstanding youth storytellers from City of Atlanta, DeKalb, Coweta, and Henry Counties will entertain audiences with tales for all ages. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call (404) 872-5338.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16; 3:00 pm
VOCAL RECITAL: PARKER BURTON III
An exciting afternoon of varied classical music! Callanwolde Fine Arts Center showcases the highly acclaimed vocal power of countertenor Parker Burton III, with one performance only, in the Great Hall. Mr. Burton’s voice holds exceptional range and power, and the beautiful architectural setting of the Callanwolde mansion enhances the richness of his unique sound. Mr. Burton’s opera roles and recitals include performances with New Jersey Concert Opera, New York Chamber Opera, Harlem Opera Theatre, Americolor Opera Alliance and many others. Audiences will enjoy a classical selection of music from various genres. Advance reservations are recommended. Tickets: $20 Adults; $18 Sudents/Seniors/Members. To reserve tickets or request information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 - 23, 2008
NOVEMBER 21: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
NOVEMBER 22 and 23: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE
Callanwolde will hold its annual holiday pottery sale, which will take place in the beautiful indoor courtyard at Callanwolde throughout the weekend of November 21. Find functional, decorative, and sculptural one-of-a-kind ceramic works created by Callanwolde’s renowned pottery program instructors and assistants. For more information call 872-5338.
DECEMBER 2008
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6; 12 pm, 2 pm, & 7 pm
DANCE PERFORMANCE:
Excerpts from "THE NUTCRACKER"
The holiday season is not complete without attending a performance of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker". Join the Callanwolde Ballet Ensemble as they present three performances of excerpts from the holiday ballet classic. The performance will be held at St. Pius Catholic School’s Terry W. Young Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets: $8. Ticket sales begin November 1. For ticket reservations call Callanwolde’s program office at (404) 872-5338 ext 238. Tickets sell out quickly so make your reservations early!
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 and 14
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
CALLANWOLDE STUDENT POTTERY SALE
Members of the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Clay Guild offer a holiday pottery show and sale for your Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and Winter gift giving. Gift items include functional, decorative and sculptural pottery. The works are created by student potters who have from five to 25 years of experience in handbuilding and wheel throwing. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Callanwolde Pottery Program. The event will be held in the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Carriage House, 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. For more information call (404) 894-9351
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm
HOLIDAY OPERA-THEATRE by AMERICOLOR OPERA
“3 Kings and a PRINCE”
For a special holiday treat, bring family and friends and enjoy an original holiday operetta performance “3 Kings and a PRINCE”. This is an original work composed by Dr. Sharon J. Willis of Americolor Opera. The show is a family-oriented performance based upon the journey of the Three Kings to the manger. The light-hearted operetta consists of five mini-acts and features Parker Burton, III from New York, who offers a rare countertenor performance, which will be a delight to all! The audience is invited to sing Christmas Carols throughout the show. Tickets: $20 Adults; $10 Youth. Tickets will be available prior to the shows or at the door. For ticket information call Americolor Opera at 404-917-4137 or email americolorpr@yahoo.com