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Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 404-872-5338
The Callanwolde mansion and grounds are open 9:00 am to 10:00 pm weekdays and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays. The mansion is closed on Sundays and holidays unless there is a special event.
Admission is free for self-guided touring except during special arts events. For group tours, please call 404-872-5338 to set up a time. Free on-site parking is available in the parking lot at the rear of the arts center property. Callanwolde is handicapped accessible.
MAY 2012
FRIDAY, MAY 4; 8 pm
TANGO NIGHT
Learn about the rhythm and movement of authentic Argentine Tango! Focus on connecting with the music and your partner and learn how two bodies can move as one. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at 8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert instructors of Tango Rio. After the introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open tango dance party beginning at 9:15 pm.
Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check only. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY; MAY 4 - 6
MAY 4: PREVIEW RECEPTION 7:00-9:30 pm
MAY 5 and 6: 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.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9; 8:00 pm
POETRY READING
Join two guest poets, Katie Chaple and Gloria Lawson Sylvester, as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library.
Katie Chaple (l), editor of Terminus Magazine, teaches at the University of West Georgia. She has been awarded a Visiting McEver Chair in Poetry from Poetry at Tech. Her work has been published widely in journals including Antioch Review, Passages North and Washington Square. Her book of poems Pretty Little Rooms was published last year by Press 53.
Gloria Lawson Sylvester (r) holds a BFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College in Vermont. Her books include the poetry volume Prelude: A Demonstration of Life. She is the Poet Laureate of the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel on the Morehouse College campus and has also served as poet-in-residence at several Atlanta-area schools.
Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check only. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, MAY 11; 7:00 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
Celebrate the power of storytelling as Callanwolde showcases the South’s best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. The evening features multi-county adult and youth storytellers. Beverly Center, (r) one of the original Emerging Voices founders, will be honored. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this evening of humorous stories and folktales about family and childhood.
The event will be held in the Retreat at Callanwolde. Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check only. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
June 2012
FRIDAY JUNE 8; 7 TO 9 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
"PUTTING LIPSTICK ON A SCULPTURE"
AN EXHIBIT BY KELLY O’BRIEN
The exhibit will open on Friday, June 8, with a reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through August 24. Admission is free and the public is invited.
“Defining beauty is problematic, so is defining sculpture,” says the artist. “My recent work is an investigation of the fragile boundaries that separate beautiful from grotesque. My curiosity lies in opposites that share similar qualities. Cheap becomes classy, bland becomes bright, bulge becomes gaunt, and all is turned inside out.”
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 13; 8 pm
"OPEN MIC" POETRY NIGHT
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its open mic poetry reading night in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Poets who would like to share their original poetry are welcome. Readings are open to the first ten poets who call and sign up. Beginning May 11, call 404-872-5338 ext. 228.
Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check only. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, JUNE 15; 7:30 pm
JAZZ ON THE LAWN
SERENATA - LATIN JAZZ | SAMBA | SALSA
The Jazz on the Lawn outdoor concert series showcases a lineup of Atlanta’s jazz treasures with a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, Latin and blues. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Callanwolde’s lush grounds it’s a great way to unwind and enjoy live music performed by some of the finest jazz artists in the Southeast. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars!
Callanwolde opens its 2012 series with Atlanta's highly acclaimed Latin band Serenata, creating an unforgettable, international sound experience. Luis Cordero leads a 7-piece band that plays an energized evening of Latin jazz, samba, salsa and other creative styles with sax, flute, congas, bongos and timbales.
Tickets: $15 advance purchase online; Save time and buy tickets online at TicketLeap.com.
Tickets will also be sold at the door, cash or check only: General $20; Seniors 65+ and Members $15.
In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde’s Indoor Courtyard. Parking is free and on-site. For more information call 404-872-5338. Media sponsor: WABE-FM 90.1.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22; 8 pm
TANGO NIGHT
Learn about the rhythm and movement of authentic Argentine Tango! Focus on connecting with the music and your partner and learn how two bodies can move as one. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at 8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert instructors of Tango Rio. After the introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open tango dance party beginning at 9:15 pm.
Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check only. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29; 7:30 pm
JAZZ ON THE LAWN
JOE GRANSDEN & MARIA HOWELL - CLASSIC JAZZ | CABARET
The Jazz on the Lawn outdoor concert series showcases a lineup of Atlanta’s jazz treasures with a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, Latin and blues. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Callanwolde’s lush grounds it’s a great way to unwind and enjoy live music performed by some of the finest jazz artists in the Southeast. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars!
Two great jazz talents combine to create a perfect blend of jazz instrumentals and vocals. Renowned for the hard bop approach of his trumpet, Joe Gransden’s singing voice has been compared to Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra. Maria Howell, a favorite jazz vocalist in Atlanta, has performed internationally and is best known for her skilled solo performance in the movie The Color Purple.
Tickets: $15 advance purchase online. Save time and buy tickets online at TicketLeap.
Tickets will also be sold at the door, cash or check only: General $20; Seniors 65+ and Members $15.
In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde’s indoor Courtyard. Parking is free and on-site. For more information call 404-872-5338. Media sponsor: WABE-FM-90.1.
JULY 2012
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11; 8 pm
"OPEN MIC" POETRY NIGHT
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its open mic poetry reading night in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Poets who would like to share their original poetry are welcome. Readings are open to the first ten poets who call and sign up. Beginning June 11, call 404-872-5338 ext. 228.
Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check only. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, JULY 13; 7:30 pm
JAZZ ON THE LAWN
BERNARD LINNETTE INTERACTIVE - HIGH ENERGY AVANT-GARDE JAZZ
The Jazz on the Lawn outdoor concert series showcases a lineup of Atlanta’s jazz treasures with a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, Latin and blues. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Callanwolde’s lush grounds it’s a great way to unwind and enjoy live music performed by some of the finest jazz artists in the Southeast. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars!
Jazz drummer Bernard Linnette receives well-deserved accolades that testify to his musical perfection. The Interactive Sextet melds articulate horn arrangements with Linnette’s energetic, yet defined drum style for a blend of straight-ahead, Latin and avant-garde jazz styles. Featured vocalist Vinnie Knight highlights the evening with her poetic brilliance.
Tickets: $15 advance purchase online; Save time and buy tickets online at TicketLeap.
Tickets will also be sold at the door, cash or check only: General $20; Seniors 65+ and Members $15.
In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde’s indoor Courtyard. Parking is free and on-site. For more information call 404-872-5338. Media sponsor: WABE-FM-90.1.
FRIDAY, JULY 27; 7:30 pm
JAZZ ON THE LAWN
FAITH - ECLECTIC BLEND | SOUL | JAZZ | FOLK
The Jazz on the Lawn outdoor concert series showcases a lineup of Atlanta’s jazz treasures with a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, Latin and blues. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Callanwolde’s lush grounds it’s a great way to unwind and enjoy live music performed by some of the finest jazz artists in the Southeast. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars!
Faith Carmichael, songwriter, storyteller and jazz vocalist leads a five-piece band known simply as Faith. They have crafted a lush, unique sound that defies genre, calling it soul-jazz-folk, an eclectic blend that highlights Carmichael's powerful vocals alongside this group of highly respected jazz musicians.
Tickets: $15 advance purchase online. Save time and buy tickets online at TicketLeap.
Tickets will also be sold at the door, cash or check only: General $20; Seniors 65+ and Members $15.
In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde’s indoor Courtyard. Parking is free and on-site. For more information call 404-872-5338. Media sponsor: WABE-FM-90.1.
AUGUST 2012
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8; 8 pm
"OPEN MIC" POETRY NIGHT
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its open mic poetry reading night in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Poets who would like to share their original poetry are welcome. Readings are open to the first ten poets who call and sign up. Beginning July 9, call 404-872-5338 ext. 228.
Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check only. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10; 7:30 pm
JAZZ ON THE LAWN
SCOTT GLAZER'S MOJO DOJO - JAZZ, BLUES, SOUTHERN SOUL
The Jazz on the Lawn outdoor concert series showcases a lineup of Atlanta’s jazz treasures with a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, Latin and blues. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Callanwolde’s lush grounds it’s a great way to unwind and enjoy live music performed by some of the finest jazz artists in the Southeast. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars!
Mojo Dojo performs quality jazz, blues and southern soul across the south and internationally. As bassist and featured vocalist, Scott Glazer leads some of Atlanta's top veterans and young bloods in a lineup of sax, trumpet, piano, drums and guitar. Their repertoire ranges from the Great American Songbook to fresh takes on the music of the Allman Brothers and Otis Redding.
Tickets: $15 advance purchase online; Save time and buy tickets online at TicketLeap.
Tickets will also be sold at the door, cash or check only: General $20; Seniors 65+ and Members $15.
In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde’s indoor Courtyard. Parking is free and on-site. For more information call 404-872-5338. Media sponsor: WABE-FM-90.1.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24; 8 pm
TANGO NIGHT
Learn about the rhythm and movement of authentic Argentine Tango! Focus on connecting with the music and your partner and learn how two bodies can move as one. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at 8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert instructors of Tango Rio . After the introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open tango dance party beginning at 9:15 pm.
Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check only. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
SEPTEMBER 2012
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12; 8 pm
POETRY READING: ALICE FRIMAN | CHRISTOPHER MARTIN
Join two guest poets, Alice Friman and Christopher Martin, as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library.
Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14; 7- 9 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
PHOTOGRAPHS BY DIANE KIRKLAND
The exhibit will open on Friday, September 14, with a reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through November 9. Admission is free and the public is invited.
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 or visit www.callanwolde.org
This exhibit is in conjunction with the annual citywide event, “Atlanta Celebrates Photography”.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16; 2:00 pm
CALLANWOLDE CONCERT BAND
Join us for the fourth concert in the 40th season of the Callanwolde Concert Band with Raymond Handfield, Conductor. Featured works to be announced. The Band, a community organization for forty years, is DeKalb County’s premiere symphonic wind ensemble. Admission is $10. For students, seniors, and Atlanta Artscard and Atlanta Planit members, admission is $5. PBA Advantage members receive two for one admission. Tickets will be sold only at the door – no advance sales. For more information visit www.calcb.org
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28; 7 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
Celebrate the power of storytelling as Callanwolde showcases the South’s best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. The September show features the Southern Order of Storytellers' Father Goose Brigade - just the gentlemen telling stories to the young. The Father Goose Brigade includes renowned storytelling talents John Beavin, Tony Elliot, Akbar Imhotep, Anthony Vinson and Tom Wallace. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this program. Tickets are sold at the door. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
OCTOBER 2012
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10; 8:00 pm
POETRY READING: TRAVIS WAYNE DENTON | DAN VEACH
Join two guest poets, Travis Wayne Denton and Dan Veach as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library.
Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338 or visit www.callanwolde.org
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19; 7:00 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: SPOOKY STORIES
Celebrate the power of storytelling as Callanwolde showcases the Atlanta area's best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. 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 Georgia Youth Storytellers. Children are welcome to wear costumes for a parade and contest, and festive snacks will be served. This event will be held in the Retreat at Callanwolde.
Tickets are sold at the door. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. For more information, call (404) 872-5338.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26; 8:00 pm
COSTUME TANGO NIGHT with TANGO-RIO!
Learn about the rhythm and movement of authentic Argentine Tango! Focus on connecting with the music and your partner and 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. Tickets are sold at the door. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
NOVEMBER 2012
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9; 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. 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 or visit www.callanwolde.org.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14; 8 pm
POETRY READING: WALTER GRIFFIN | SCOTT OWENS
Join guest poets, Walter Griffin and Scott Owens, as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library.
Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 - 18
NOVEMBER 16: PREVIEW RECEPTION 7:00 - 9:30 pm
NOVEMBER 17 and 18: 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 18. 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 404-872-5338.
DECEMBER 2012
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6; 6 - 9 pm
"CHRISTMAS AT CALLANWOLDE" PREMIERE PARTY
Christmas at Callanwolde’s Premiere Party marks the official kick-off of this year’s holiday season with a joyous evening at Callanwolde. Raise a glass and be among the first to preview the historic mansion decorated for the season by Atlanta’s top interior and floral designers. Meet the talented designers while enjoying live entertainment, wine and sumptuous gourmet delights.
Admission is by advance reservation only. $75 per person. Attire: Business/Cocktail.
Purchase Premiere Party tickets online beginning September 1, 2012 at www.christmasatcallanwolde.org or call 404-872-5338.
Proceeds benefit Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, serving the community as an educational center for the visual, literary and performing arts.
DECEMBER 7 THROUGH 18
“CHRISTMAS AT CALLANWOLDE”
Christmas at Callanwoldeis a spectacular 12-day Atlanta tradition. Visitors tour the magnificent Gothic-Tudor mansion, elaborately decorated for the season by Atlanta’s top interior and floral designers. Period furniture, designer treasures, fine art and dazzling Christmas trees, reflect an English Classic Christmas reminiscent of when the Candler family lived there. The historic 1920’s mansion was the home of The Coca-Cola Company heir Charles Howard Candler and his family.
Welcome the joyous season with special activities for families, entertaining cabaret nights, holiday music played on the Aeolian pipe organ and seasonal shopping featuring the Callanwolde Artists’ Studio. Highlights include:
Hours Weekdays and Saturdays: 10 am – 4 pm; Sundays: 11 am – 6 pm; Evening Hours Fridays: 4 – 9 pm
Tickets: Adults: $20; Seniors: $15; Children Ages 4 – 12: $12; Children 3 and under: Free. Special events may include an additional fee. Buy tickets online beginning September 1, 2012.
Where: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 (404)-872-5338.
Parking: Mondays through Thursdays – Free on-site parking.
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays – Free parking and shuttle bus service available one-half mile north at:
Emory University Briarcliff Campus, 1256 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30306. The buses will run continuously throughout the hours of the event and will accommodate 25 passengers.
For more information visit www.ChristmasatCallanwolde.org or call 404-872-5338.
Proceeds from this spectacular Atlanta tradition will support Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, serving the community as an educational center for the visual, literary and performing arts.
SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 8 AND 15; 9 am
CHRISTMAS AT CALLANWOLDE’S
”BREAKFAST WITH SANTA”
Christmas would not be complete without a special breakfast with Santa! A delight for children and parents, you’ll enjoy the spirit of the holiday season in the festively decorated Callanwolde mansion. Featuring kid-friendly breakfasts from Chick-fil-A, live entertainment and admission to tour the decorated home. Don't forget your camera to capture those special moments when Santa arrives and children share their secret wish lists. This event will be held in Callanwolde’s Indoor Courtyard.
Tickets: $20 per person (Includes general admission). Tickets by advance reservation only.
Buy tickets online beginning September 1, 2012. For more information visit www.ChristmasatCallanwolde.org or call 404-872-5338.
Proceeds from this spectacular Atlanta tradition will support Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, serving the community as an educational center for the visual, literary and performing arts.
SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 9 AND 16; 3 pm
CHRISTMAS AT CALLANWOLDE’S
”TEDDY BEAR TEA”
Dress up and bring your very special teddy bear for a festive children’s tea in the elegant Callanwolde mansion!
You'll enjoy the spirit of the holidays in the mansion, beautifully decorated for the season. Elaborate tabletops, tea and hot chocolate, tea sandwiches, pastries, live entertainment and admission to tour the decorated home will highlight this delightful afternoon for families. Bring a camera to capture those special moments when Santa arrives and children share their secret wish lists. This event will be held in Callanwolde’s Indoor Courtyard. Tickets: $25 per person (includes general admission). Tickets by advance reservation only.
Only 4 children per adult please. Children should be age 4 and above.
Buy tickets online beginning September 1, 2012. For more information visit www.ChristmasatCallanwolde.org or call 404-872-5338.
Proceeds from this spectacular Atlanta tradition will support Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, serving the community
as an educational center for the visual, literary and performing arts.
CHRISTMAS AT CALLANWOLDE 2011
PHOTO ALBUM
JANUARY 2012
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8; 6 pm
THE PRESTIGE CONCERT
Callanwolde presents The Prestige, a neo-classical trio of rock musicians performing in the classical style. Journey back in time through music, culture and style as the historic Callanwolde mansion comes alive with the sounds of guitar, piano, violin and voice. Tickets: $12 online; $15 at the door (cash only).
Buy tickets online at TicketLeap.
For more information call 404-872-5338.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11; 8 pm
"OPEN MIC" POETRY NIGHT
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its open mic poetry reading night in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Poets who would like to share their original poetry are welcome. Readings are open to the first ten poets who call and sign up. 404-872-5338 ext. 228. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FEBRUARY 2012
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3; 7 to 9 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
“URBAN WORKS”
AN EXHIBIT OF PAINTINGS BY CHRISTINA BRAY
The exhibit will open on Friday, February 3, with a reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through March 23. Admission is free and the public is invited. Right: Krog Street Tunnel, acrylic on canvas 27" x 40".
Working in acrylics on canvas, Christina Bray’s paintings depict a fascination with Atlanta’s many abandoned old commercial buildings and the graffiti they have recently attracted. Her subjects include many now defunct Atlanta landmarks such as the Pullman Railyard and Glidden Paint Factory, as well as others. “The sites I have chosen to portray juxtapose the edgy newness of the graffiti alongside the gritty industrial decay,” says the artist.
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, FEBRUARY 3; 7 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
Celebrate the power of storytelling as Callanwolde showcases the South’s best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. Black History Month will feature stories from historical African and African-American traditions. This spirited show includes dynamic performers from the Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia. Coordinated by popular local storyteller Esther Culver. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this evening. This event will be held in the indoor courtyard. Tickets are sold at the door. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
Photo: Chetter Galloway
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5; 1 pm to 3 pm
CALLANWOLDE DANCE ENSEMBLE
SNOW WHITE TEA
We invite you to a charming children’s afternoon tea in the elegant historic mansion. Enjoy beautifully decorated tables filled with delicious tea sandwiches and desserts. The cast of our spring ballet, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, will meet and greet your children in their own fairytale cottage! Tickets are $25 per person and available online at TicketLeap.com. Tickets are by advance reservation only. Photo by Neil Dent.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8; 8 pm
POETRY READING
Join two guest poets Louise Runyon and Megan Volpert as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library.
Louise Runyon (l) is a dancer and a practitioner of the Feldenkrais method of movement education as well as a poet. She was the first woman to work at Atlantic Steel since World War II, and was inspired by that experience to create her first poems and choreography. Her books of poetry include Reborn, Landscape / Fear & Love, and most recently The Clearing.
Megan Volpert, (r) a poet and critic from Chicago, has settled in Decatur where she works as a high school English teacher. Sonics in Warholia (Sibling Rivalry Press, 2011) is her fourth collection of poems. She has performed with a wide range of poets including Christian Bök and Andrei Codrescu. Megan is a co-director of the Atlanta Queer Literary Festival.
Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10; 8 pm
TANGO NIGHT – VALENTINE TANGO!
Learn about the rhythm and movement of authentic Argentine Tango! Focus on connecting with the music and your partner and 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. Tickets are sold at the door. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
MARCH 2012
FRIDAY, MARCH 2; 7:30 pm
"MONTANA SKIES" IN CONCERT
Cello.Guitar.Fusion. A duo with the energy of a rock band and a must-see live concert experience presented by Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.
Their name, Montana Skies, is a metaphor for musical freedom, and they continue to follow their creative instincts far beyond traditional boundaries. These award winning musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi and House of the Rising Sun, as well as their own originals that have been featured everywhere from npr to the Travel Channel.
Combining elements of classical technique, jazz improv and the power and energy of rock n' roll, Jonathan's guitar wizardry and Jenn's blazing electric cello combine to create a sound that is truly remarkable. While the music defies simple categorization, it is a fusion in the truest sense of the word. It's been called everything from chamber rock to psychedelic strings. Whatever you want to call it, rest assured, this ain't your grannie’s chamber music.
The concert will be held in Callanwolde's indoor courtyard. Arrive early to enjoy an exciting painting exhibit by Christina Bray in the Callanwolde Gallery and visit the Callan Cafe, offering delicious hot and cold beverages, pastries and light snacks - both on the 2nd floor of the mansion.
Tickets - Online: $12 Students; $15 General
At the door: $15 Students; $20 General
Tickets can be purchased online at TicketLeap.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 9; 7 pm
FAMILY STORYTELLING: EMERGING VOICES
Celebrate the power of storytelling as Callanwolde showcases the South’s best stories, storytellers and storytelling traditions. The show features the Charles R. Drew Charter School Performers (r), and the National Storytelling Network Youth Finalists who will entertain audiences with their unique stories and folktales. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this evening. Tickets are sold at the door. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. The event will be held in the Retreat at Callanwolde. For more information call (404) 872-5338.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11; 1 - 2 PM
GUIDED TOUR OF THE CALLANWOLDE ESTATE
THE PHOENIX FLIES
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center invites the community to tour 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 historic era. Callanwolde joins the Atlanta Preservation Center for this annual celebration of historic places, The Phoenix Flies - A Celebration of Living Landmarks (March 10 – March 25). This city-wide celebration provides free access to more than 150 events at historic sites integral to Atlanta’s rich heritage.
For more information visit www.phoenixflies.org or call 404-688-3353.
The tour is free at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. For more information about Callanwolde call 404-872-5338.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14; 8 pm
POETRY READING
Join two guest poets Michael Diebert and Stephen Windham as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library.
Michael Diebert, (l) poetry editor of The Chattahoochee Review, teaches at Georgia Perimeter College. He has published poems in Southern Poetry Review, The Pedestal, The Meadowland Review and elsewhere.
Stephen Windham's (r) poems have appeared in Poetry East, Press and The Snake Nation Review. He will be reading from his new chapbook After Words.
Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23; 8 pm
TANGO NIGHT
Learn about the rhythm and movement of authentic Argentine Tango! Focus on connecting with the music and your partner and learn how two bodies can move as one. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at 8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert instructors of Tango Rio. After the introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open tango dance party beginning at 9:15 pm. Tickets are sold at the door. $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. For more information, call 404-872-5338.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25; 2:00 pm
CALLANWOLDE CONCERT BAND
SPRING CONCERT: "ROMAN CARNIVAL"
Join us for the third concert in the 40th season of the Callanwolde Concert Band with Raymond Handfield, Conductor. Featured works on the program include the Roman Carnival Overture by Hector Berlioz and Suite from Mass by Leonard Bernstein. Among other works on the program are excerpts from Spartacus and selections from Gigi and Cole Porter on Broadway.
The Band, a community organization for forty years, is DeKalb County’s premiere symphonic wind ensemble. Admission is $10. For students, seniors, and Atlanta Artscard and Atlanta Planit members, admission is $5. PBA Advantage members receive two for one admission. Tickets will be sold only at the door – no advance sales. For more information visit www.calcb.org
SUNDAY, MARCH 25; 6 pm
"PANDORA'S BOX"
SILENT MOVIE WITH LIVE ORGAN MUSIC
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center and the Atlanta Chapter, American Theatre Organ Society present an evening taking you back to the silent movie era, with live music played on the historic Aeolian Pipe Organ in the Callanwolde mansion. The film is Pandora’s Box, a silent film from 1929 starring the iconic Louise Brooks (photo right) and directed by G.W. Pabst. This groundbreaking and steamy thriller follows the vampy Lulu on her destructive path through Berlin to her ultimate end. It has been described as "bold for the way it featured a strong, decisive female character, and innovative for the way it broke down stereotypes and barriers". Pandora's Box is perennially on the list of great silent films and was made at the beginning of the talk era. Ron Carter, silent film accompanist and Calllanwolde House Organist, will accompany the film on Callanwolde's 60 rank Aeolian organ using the instrument as a symphony orchestra! Tickets: $10 advance purchase online; $13 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at TicketLeap.com. Free onsite parking. For more information call 404-872-5338 or visit the Atlanta Chapter - American Theatre Organ Society at www.atosatlanta.org or like them on Facebook.
APRIL 2012
FRIDAY, APRIL 6; 7 to 9 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
”VIABILITY THRESHOLD”
AN EXHIBIT OF RECENT DRAWINGS BY ANN STEWART
The exhibit will open on Friday, April 6, with a reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through May 25. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Working in graphite on oversized paper, Ann Stewart’s meticulous and complex drawings negotiate the boundary between randomness and structure. “I draw inspiration from cognitive science, philosophy and architecture,” says the artist. “My latest drawings feature precarious images that swarm, merge, float, implode and explode.” (Artwork above by Ann Stewart)
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, APRIL 7; 10 am – 12 noon
EASTER EGG HUNT: “EGGSTRAVAGANZA”
Eggstravaganza hops into Callanwolde! A family favorite for years, Callanwolde’s Easter egg hunt features thousands of candy-filled eggs to find, a live performance by Enzo Clown, Atlanta Braves games & prizes, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. There will be homemade baked goods for sale and spring-themed arts and crafts for kids. Bring your Easter basket and your camera for a fun, family day set in Callanwolde’s beautiful spring gardens and grounds. All proceeds benefit the Callanwolde Dance Program.
Tickets
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Adults free
Children 12 and under $10 advance purchase online
Children 12 and under $12 cash or check at the door
In case of rain the event will be cancelled. No onsite parking available. Arrive early for free parking and shuttle bus service beginning at 9:30 am at the Emory University Briarcliff Campus, 1256 Briarcliff Road, just one-half mile north of Callanwolde. For more information call 404-872-5338.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11; 8 pm
POETRY READING
Join two guest poets, Robert M. Giannetti and Robert S. King, as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library.
Robert M. Giannetti (l) is an antiquarian bookseller from Lewiston, New York. His new poetry volume Winter Vision, recently published in a bilingual edition in Warsaw, was named Best Book of 2011 by the Polish Writers Union. His 2003 book of poems Drawn by the Creek, dating from his days in rural Georgia, was reissued this past year.
Robert S. King (r) is the director of FutureCycle Press. His poems have appeared in hundreds of magazines, including Hollins Critic, Kenyon Review and Southern Poetry Review. His full-length poetry collections, The Hunted River and The Gravedigger’s Roots, were published by Shared Roads Press. He lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia.
Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check only. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
SATURDAY, APRIL 14; 2 AND 7 pm
CALLANWOLDE DANCE ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
“SNOW WHITE”
It begins with an apple and ends with a kiss! Join us for Callanwolde Dance Ensemble’s annual spring concert to experience intriguing original contemporary works and the romance of our classical ballet Snow White. Choreography by Kelly Oakes Dent, with original contemporary works by Jennilee Garcia, Kate Huggins Hinkel and Tara Shepherd Myers. The performance will be held at the Decatur High School Performing Arts Center. (Photo by Neil Dent)
Tickets: $12 per person. Tickets are available online at TicketLeap. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY; APRIL 20, 21 and 22
APRIL 20 & 21; 10 am to 5 pm
APRIL 22; 1 pm to 5 pm
ARTIST MARKET - CALLANWOLDE CLAY GUILD
Artists of the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Clay Guild have been invited to participate in the Artist Market of the Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour. 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 Callanwolde pottery students with three 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. For more information call (404) 219-0872.
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Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a nonprofit organization. All proceeds from events go to the general operation of the center and for the development of future cultural programming. All programs and events will take place at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center and tickets will be sold at the door unless otherwise noted. Free on-site parking is available in the parking lot at the rear of the arts center property.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 • 404-872-5338
Supporting Arts Partners
There are a number of arts groups that perform regularly at Callanwolde. These arts partners are separate organizations that share in Callanwolde's mission to bring quality, diverse and affordable arts education and programming to the greater Atlanta community. We invite you to visit their web sites and support these organizations. Click here for more information.
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