Things To Do Week of July 4th 2010
June 28, 2010 by Paul McParland
Filed under Events
AtlantaGaToday has compiled a list of the best things to do in Atlanta for the week of July 4th, 2010. Independence Day in Atlanta features some of the best fireworks shows in the South including the Fourth of July Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park, Lenox Square Independence Day Celebration and the Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park.
There is another traditional Atlanta Event taking place in the morning on the Fourth of July. It’s the Peachtree Road Race which now has over 55,000 participants and is the largest 10k in the country. There are many parties and festivities surrounding this world class event!
Other top Atlanta Events this Week of July Fourth include live performances by Sting, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Liza Minnelli and the opening of the Phantom of the Opera at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Also, don’t forget to explore all the FREE EVENTS going on around Atlanta!
Things To Do Monday June 28, 2010
Atlanta Concert: Sting, former lead vocalist from the Police performs with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, 8 p.m., Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta – Buckhead.
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball – the Braves are always one of the best events in Atlanta, 7:10 p.m., Turner Field, Downtown Atlanta.
Things To Do Tuesday June 29, 2010
Atlanta Concert: Sting, former lead vocalist from the Police performs with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, 8 p.m., Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta – Buckhead.
Music Event: The JoAnne Smith Experience, Music @ Noon, Noon – 1 p.m., Southern Company Amphitheatre, Centennial Olympic Park, Downtown Atlanta next to CNN. FREE EVENT!
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball – the Braves are always one of the best events in Atlanta, 7:10 p.m., Turner Field, Downtown Atlanta.
Sports Event: Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury, WNBA Basketball, 7:00 p.m., Philips Arena, Downtown Atlanta.
What To Do Wednesday June 30, 2010
Atlanta Theatre: Phantom of the Opera, the ultimate romantic musical and longest running show in Broadway history returns to the Fabulous Fox, 8 p.m., Fox Theatre, Midtown – Downtown Atlanta.
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball – the Braves are always one of the best events in Atlanta, 7:10 p.m., Turner Field, Downtown Atlanta.
Things To Do Thursday July 1, 2010
Atlanta Concert: REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar, former 70’s & 80’s Rock Legends, 7 p.m., Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta – Buckhead.
Atlanta Free Movie Events: Grease! Atanta’s longest running outdoor movie series, starts at Dusk, Atlantic Station – Central Park, Atlanta, FREE EVENT!
Sports Event: Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx, WNBA Basketball, 7:00 p.m., Philips Arena, Downtown Atlanta.
What To Do in Atlanta Friday July 2, 2010
Chastain Atlanta: Liza Minnelli, the glorious Liza Minnelli performs live with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta – Buckhead.
Music Event: Georgia Aquarium Jazz Journeys, Friday Night Jazz at the World’s Largest Aquarium, 7:00 p.m., Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta – Downtown.
What To Do Today Saturday July 3, 2010
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball – the Braves are always one of the best events in Atlanta, 4:00 p.m., Turner Field, Downtown Atlanta.
Sports Event: Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago Sky, WNBA Basketball, 7:00 p.m., Philips Arena, Downtown Atlanta.
Things To Do in Atlanta Independence Day July 4, 2010
Atlanta Fireworks: 4th of July Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park, tune to Q100 for Atlanta’s best choreographed display of fireworks – all day celebration with kids zone, live musical entertainment and more, Centennial Olympic Park, Downtown Atlanta. Go here for complete details for the 4th of July Celebration at Centennial Park.
Atlanta Fireworks: Lenox Square Independence Day Celebration, largest fireworks display in southeast features over 4,000 shots, kids zone and live musical entertainment,
Lenox Square – Buckhead Atlanta, go here for complete Lenox Square July 4th Schedule of Events.
Atlanta Fireworks: Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park, three day Atlanta Event featuring a fireworks display following the laser show, Stone Mountain Park, go here for more information Fantastic Fourth Celebration.
Outdoor Activities: Peachtree Road Race, Yes! It’s finally here the 41st Annual Peachtree Road Race is now the second largest run in America. Race and crowds start at 7:30 a.m. at Lenox Square and Peachtree Rd. in Buckhead. Go here for complete information on the 2010 Peachtree Road Race including wave start times, course information, and best locations to view the race.
Sports Event: Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball – Braves baseball on July 4th is a time-honored Atlanta Tradition, 5:00 p.m., Turner Field, Downtown Atlanta.
Centennial Olympic Park
June 28, 2010 by AtlantaGaToday Staff
Filed under Attractions, Centennial Park
Over three million visitors annually come to the 21 acre Centennial Olympic Park. It is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta and is surrounded by other Atlanta landmarks such as the Georgia Aquarium, the New World of Coca-Cola and the CNN Center. This park was built for the 1996 Olympic Games hosted by Atlanta and hosts many events and festivals throughout the year.
There’s a lot to do this summer at Centennial Olympic Park starting with the Fourth Saturday Family Fun Days. This event occurs once a month until fall and designed to be educational, entertaining and theme based. A different theme is featured each Saturday.
Other events include the 4th of July Celebration, Music@ Noon, Wednesday WindDown, and the ones so beloved by kids – The Fountain of Rings, the 4th of July Celebration, and Holiday in Lights.
4th of July Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park is Atlanta’s best fireworks display. Get their early to secure a spot. Kids activities run from 5:00pm – 9:00pm on the south end of the park.
Music @ Noon features a variety of music by local artists. Styles include Jazz, Pop, and R& B and shows at 12:00pm – 1: 00pm every Tuesday and Thursday April through October.
Fourth Saturday Family Fun Days is a fun event for kids as well as parents to participate in.
Centennial Park invites entertainers, performers, and organizations from all over the South to join the program.
Popular activities include children’s art and crafts, family-friendley performances, life-size chess, touring shows, and educational events. There’s even contest and prizes that are awarded. Be sure to bring the family and this festive event occuring every fourth Saturday of the month from April through September.
Wednesday WindDown features live music performances every Wednesday at the Southern Company Amphitheatre located inside of Centennial Olympic Park. This is Atlanta’s longest running free concert series and runs at 5:30pm to 8:00pm May through September.
Billed as the world’s largest interactive fountain featuring the Olympic Ring Symbol, the Fountain of Rings is one of the most recognized and famous landmarks in the State of Georgia. The Fountains Of Rings goes on everyday, 365 days a year at 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm and 9:00pm.
Songs featured in this amazing show include:
1812 Overture – Tchaikovsky
Chariots of Fire – Electronix
Dancing in the Streets – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
Summon the Heroes – John Williams
Twist and Shout – The Beatles
Under the Sea – Samuel E. Wright
William Tell Overture – Gioacchino Rossini
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
Circle of Life – Lion King / Elton John
A festive Atlanta tradition starts again this holiday season as the 11th annual Holiday in Lights gets underway. Centennial Olympic Park becomes a winter wonderland illustrated by a spectacular show of lights.
Thr Holiday in Lights also features Atlanta’s only outdoor ice skating rink on the great lawn. Marvel at the sparkling lights and join in on the Holiday spirit November 14 through January 3rd. Park hours are 7:00am – 11:00pm everday, including Christmas.
Upcoming Events:
8/17/2010 Music @ Noon – Trina Mashell & Acoustic Swagg’s
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
8/18/2010 Wednesday WindDown
Soul/R&B artists Lamorris and Daniel Moore. From 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
8/19/2010 Music @ Noon – Stoni Taylor
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
8/21/2010 Soul Shack Concert Series
Soul Shack Concert Series: a jam-packed weekend full of Neo-Soul and R&B concerts and events throughout Atlanta. The Outdoor Music Festival will be held at Centennial Olympic Park, Saturday, August 21, 2010, from noon-10pm.
8/24/2010 Music @ Noon – Unknown Lyric
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
8/25/2010 Wednesday WindDown
An evening of Jazz with N’Dambi, Eric Darius and Phil Davis & friends. From 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
8/26/2010 Music @ Noon – AM/PM
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
8/28/2010 Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day
Enjoy an afternoon of FREE, themed family fun once a month from spring to fall at Centennial Olympic Park’s Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day! The event is full of interactive, entertaining and educational activities for children and each Saturday features a different theme. The Park invites civic organizations, hobby enthusiasts, artisans, school groups and entertainers from around the Southeast to participate in the program.
8/31/2010 Music @ Noon – Ben Presley
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/1/2010 Wednesday WindDown
Jazz, soul and blues courtesy of Lola and 2unes Woodall. From 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/2/2010 Music @ Noon – Felicia C
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/7/2010 Music @ Noon – Four People The Band
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/8/2010 Wednesday WindDown
Mo’ Sol brings their energetic brand of Motown, funk, soul & hip-hop. From 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/9/2010 Music @ Noon – Steven Knight
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/14/2010 Music @ Noon – Lemonade Jones
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/15/2010 Wednesday WindDown
Performances from Soul/jazz artists Flako & Jona. From 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/16/2010 Music @ Noon – Casme
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/21/2010 Music @ Noon – Hills Rolling
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/22/2010 Wednesday WindDown
Jazz vocalist Rhonda Thomas along with jazz flautist Claudia Hayden. From 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/23/2010 Music @ Noon – Z-force
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/25/2010 Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day
Enjoy an afternoon of FREE, themed family fun once a month from spring to fall at Centennial Olympic Park’s Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day! The event is full of interactive, entertaining and educational activities for children and each Saturday features a different theme. The Park invites civic organizations, hobby enthusiasts, artisans, school groups and entertainers from around the Southeast to participate in the program.
9/28/2010 Music @ Noon – Guilty Pleasures
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/29/2010 Wednesday WindDown
Season Finale! From 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
9/30/2010 Music @ Noon – AGM Band
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
10/5/2010 Music @ Noon – High Cotton
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
10/7/2010 Music @ Noon – BlackBarry
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
10/12/2010 Music @ Noon – Cedar Hill
The perfect summer, lunchtime getaway – take a break from the office and eat lunch in the sun while listening to local talent perform a variety of live music including R&B, jazz, and reggae. From noon – 1 p.m. in the Southern Company Amphitheater, across from CNN.
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High Museum August 2010 Events
June 24, 2010 by Paul McParland
Filed under Best
Here is a calendar of events for August 2010 at the High Museum of Art in Midtown Atlanta.
High Museum Exhibition Opening! “Dalí: The Late Work” Saturday, August 7, 2010
Exhibition Closing! “European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century” August 29, 2010
Atlanta Special Event: So Real . . . Surreal Soiree, Saturday, August 7, 8 p.m. – midnight
We invite you to walk a mile in Dalí’s shoes and to dip a toe into the bubbling waters of his bizarre mind at our Dalí-inspired soiree, which features a wearable sculpture fashion show and a surreal soundtrack. Snap your picture at a photo booth and see it projected on the gallery walls, and decide for yourself if Dalí is “so real” or “surreal.”
Lecture: Dali, the Late Work, Saturday, August 7, 2 p.m.
Exhibition Curator, Elliott King will discuss the legacy of Salvador Dali and his significant contributions to twentieth century art. Specifically, King will address the significance of revisiting Dali’s mature style, his reinvention as a “classicist,” his explorations into 1950s ‘nuclear mysticism,’ as well as Dali’s enduring interest in science, optical effects, and illusionism.
August Friday Jazz , Friday, August 20, 5 to 10 p.m.
Friday Jazz is a hot Atlanta Event featuring Jazz performer Mace Hibbard. Enjoy an evening of art & music at the High Museum of Art on the third Friday of the month, including live musical performances, drawing in the galleries and extended hours with full gallery access and food and drink available for purchase.
FILM SERIES: Dali: A Passion for Film, August 21 – September 11, 2010.
Special Exhibitions:
Dalí: The Late Work
August 7, 2010 – January 9, 2011
The High Museum of Art will be the sole venue for the first exhibition to focus specifically on Salvador Dalí’s art after 1940. The exhibition will feature more than 40 paintings and a related group of drawings, prints and other Dalí ephemera. While Dalí is best known as a leading member of the surrealist movement of the 1930s, “Dalí: The Late Work” will reassess his career from 1940 to his death in 1989. Dalí’s late work-which makes up more than half of his total artistic output-drew inspiration simultaneously from the old masters and the contemporary world, resulting in works that were markedly out of step with the prevailing styles of their day, but today appear strikingly contemporary. “Dalí: The Late Work” aims to reevaluate the last half of Dalí’s career, beginning in the late 1930s with the transition from his well-known surrealist canvases to his self-reinvention as an artist in 1941, when he embraced Catholicism and declared himself a classicist. The exhibition will also explore Dalí’s relevance to contemporary art by exploring his enduring fascination with science, optical effects and illusionism, and his surprising connections to artists of the 1960s and 1970s such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Willem de Kooning. “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work” is organized by the High Museum of Art in collaboration with the Salvador Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg, Florida and the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation, Figueres, Spain.
European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century
Through August 29, 2010
This exhibition is the first critical survey of contemporary Western European decorative arts and product design from the turn of the 21st century. Organized along the counterbalanced themes of modernism and postmodernism, the seminal works on display reveal the various stylistic movements that changed the face of design worldwide in the two decades after 1985. The furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, and metalwork range from familiar mass-produced objects to limited-edition luxury goods by such celebrity designers as Philippe Starck and Marc Newson, and rising younger talents such as Marcel Wanders and Tord Boontje. European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century is organized by the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the Denver Art Museum in conjunction with Kingston University, London.
Signs of Life: Photographs by Peter Sekaer
Through January 11, 2011
Organized by the High Museum of Art, this is the first major exhibition dedicated to the work of the Danish-born American photographer Peter Sekaer. Consisting of approximately 75 vintage gelatin silver prints, several of which have never been on public view, the works in the exhibition span the years 1935 through 1945 and document the effects of the Great Depression in several American cities. Many of the photographs were made while Sekear was working as a photographer for government agencies such as the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) and the United States Housing Authority (USHA). The majority of works in the exhibition are new acquisitions-giving the High the largest museum holding of Sekear’s photographs in the United States-complemented by selected loans from other public collections and the artist’s estate. Generous support of this exhibition is provided by the National Endowment of the Arts; the Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation; the Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York; the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation and the Terra Foundation.
SPECIAL EVENTS & LECTURES
Fulton County Free Saturday
Saturday, August 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the first Saturday of every month, the High Museum of Art welcomes Fulton County residents to the Museum for free. Fulton County residents who show proof of residency may view our current exhibitions as well as the Permanent Collection. Admission is free for Fulton County residents with I.D. on the first Saturday of each month. Students attending college or university in Fulton Country will also be admitted free with a valid college ID. Fulton Free Saturdays are sponsored by the Fulton County Arts Council. Major funding for this organization is provided by the Fulton County Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council.
Bank of America’s “Museums on Us” Program
Saturday, August 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 12 to 5 p.m.
The High Museum of Art is part of Bank of America’s “Museums on Us” (MOU) program, which offers Bank of America cardholders the opportunity to visit the High free of charge on the first full weekend of every month. The High joins more than 120 museums and cultural institutions already participating throughout the United States. To qualify for the Museums on Us program, Bank of America customers simply present their ATM, credit or check card and a valid photo ID to gain free general admission* to any participating institution. For a complete listing of participating museums and other program information, visit www.bankofamerica.com/museums. *MOU is not valid for special exhibitions, fundraising events or ticketed shows. Not to be combined with any other discounts or offers. Free admission does not guarantee reservation. Offer valid the first full weekend of each month through December 4 and 5, 2010.
Art in the City: Thursday Nights at the High – ½ price tickets!
Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26; 5 to 8 p.m.
Relax and rejuvenate at the High after work! The Museum offers extended hours at half price every Thursday until 8 p.m. This is a great way to see the museum’s special exhibitions and permanent collection while avoiding the weekend crowds. A guided tour of Permanent Collection highlights is offered at 6:30 p.m. Free with museum admission and free to members
Highlights Tour
Tuesday – Sunday, 1 p.m.; Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Get to know the High’s Permanent Collection! All tours are guided. Meet in the Wieland Pavilion Lobby.
No registration required. Free with museum admission and free to members.
Family Programming
Toddler Thursdays
Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Greene Family Education Center
Experience this popular pre-school art education program! Parents and their children ages 2 to 4 are encouraged to look at works of art within the Museum’s special exhibitions and permanent collections as well as to create a masterpiece to take home. Drop by any time and stay as long as you like. A treat for parents and toddlers! No registration required. Sponsored by Carters/ OshKosh.
No registration required. Free with museum admission and free to members.
Second Sunday Funday
August 8, 1 to 4 p.m., All ages; Greene Family Education Center, Sifly Piazza and the Stent Atrium
* Dreamy Dalí Creations
Don’t hit the snooze button or you’ll miss a dreamy Sunday at the High. Create
a dreamcatcher and a dream journal to capture and record all of your dreams for
artistic inspiration, just like Salvador Dalí. Then listen to a sweet bedtime story
and take a tour of other dreamy works of art in the permanent collection.
Its art-filled fun for the whole family every Second Sunday of the month at the High! Delight in a dynamic artist demonstration, express your inner-artist in our open studio, and connect to different cultures through magical live performances. From painting and drawing to storytelling and music, the High’s Fundays are a fun place to discover art – both indoors and out. No registration required. Free with museum admission. Free for members.
Family Workshops: Surreal Summer
Saturdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28; 1 to 4 p.m.
* August 7: Dreamy Dalí Collage: Build a 3D collage inspired by the works you see in the Dalí exhibition.
* August 14: Dangly Shrinky-Dink Necklaces: Draw a creative Dalí design on special paper and watch the magic as we shrink it down to make a necklace pendant.
* August 21: Dreamy Dalí Journals: Dalí often painted what he saw in his dreams. Stop by our workshop to make your own dream notebook to record inspiration for future art.
* August 28: Bold Bracelets: Dalí designed fantastic jewelry pieces. Today it’s your turn to create an original piece of bling.
Looking for something surreal to do on a Saturday afternoon? In August the High will be celebrating Salvador Dalí with a new fantastically crafty project every Saturday. Stop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. to enjoy interesting art projects that incorporate everything from dreams and melting objects to mustaches and jewelry. No registration required. Free with museum admission. Free for members.
Summer Camp Activity
Through August 12; Tuesdays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Summer learning made fun! Bring your student group to the High for a summer vacation safari. Students will travel around the High’s permanent collection hunting for snakes, horses, and bugs oh my! This fun filled adventure will include a search for the animals that roam the museum’s galleries. After the guided tour, students will craft a sneaky snake pet to take home. The guided tour and hands on art-making workshop will familiarize students with the elements of art including line, shape, form and color.
Program is available for groups of 10 or more students only. All tours must be scheduled three weeks in advance. Program is designed for students from 6 to 12 years old. Program is available to groups of 10 or more students only. All tours must be scheduled three weeks in advance. Program is designed for students from 6 to 12 years old. Price: $8 per Student; 1 Free Adult Admission for every 7 paid students. For more information or to reserve your experience, please call 404-733-4550.
Weekend Family Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. Meet in the Greene Family Learning Gallery.
Explore the new High as a family on this interactive guided adventure in the galleries.
No registration required. Free with museum admission and free to members.
Greene Family Learning Gallery
Ongoing
The Greene Family Learning Gallery comprises five hands-on activity areas: Building Buildings, Transforming Treasure, Making a Mark, Sculpting Spaces and Telling Stories. These discovery activity areas are inspired by some of the most popular objects in the Museum’s collection. Located on the first floor of the Stent Family Wing, the Greene Family Learning Gallery is designed to serve children from pre-school through ten years of age, their families and caregivers through exhibitions that will change periodically in connection with the Museum’s exhibitions and programs.
No registration required. Free with museum admission and free to members.
High Museum of Art Film Series
Unless otherwise noted, all films begin at 8 p.m. and are screened in the Richard H. Rich Theatre. The theatre is located in the Memorial Arts Building, adjacent to the High at Peachtree and 15th Streets in midtown Atlanta. All films are in their original language(s) with English subtitles. Tickets for all shows are $7 general admission and $6 for students, seniors, and Museum members. Patron-level members enter free. Shows sell out early. To purchase tickets in advance visit the Woodruff arts Center Box Office, or call 404-733-5000. Most films are for mature audiences. Generous support of the High’s international film series is provided by the Woodruff Arts Center Celebrates Diversity Initiative through the generous support of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Dali: A Passion for Film
This program is presented in coordination with “Dali: The Late Work”, on view August 7 through January 9, 2011.
Dali the Filmmaker: A talk and screening with guest curator Elliott King
Saturday, August 21, 8 p.m. Rich Theatre
Elliott King, the guest curator of “Dali: The Late Work” and author of Dali, Surrealism And Cinema, will explore Dali’s interest in the movies and his collaborations with Walt Disney and Alfred Hitchcock. Films to be screened include “An Andalusian Dog, Destino,” and the dream sequence from “Spellbound.”
Dali’s American Friends: Skeleton Dance and Duck Soup
Saturday, August 28, 8 p.m., Rich Theatre
Dali admired both Walt Disney and Harpo Marx as American surrealists. This program includes an early Disney animated short, “Skeleton Dance,” and the Marx Brothers’ chaotic, satiric, and hilarious masterpiece “Duck Soup.”
Lights, Camera, Dali
Dali in New York and other films
Saturday, September 11, 8 p.m., Rich Theatre
Dali’s antic personality and love of the limelight made his a natural performer. This program of shorts looks at Dali as a celebrity and on-screen personality. Included are Jack Bond’s “Dali in New York,” Andy Warhol’s “Dali Screen Tests,” and Jonas Mekas’s “New York Encounters with Dali.”
GENERAL VISITOR INFORMATION
Museum Hours
Mondays CLOSED
Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.
*Friday Jazz (3rd Friday of every month, except Dec.), 5 to 10 p.m.
Check www.High.org for special extended hours during special exhibitions and events.
Closed January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving and December 25.
Ticket Information
Tickets may be purchased by calling the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404-733-5000, online at www.High.org or in person at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office. Service charges apply for phone and online purchases.
General admission:
Adult $18
Senior citizens and college students with ID $15
Children ages 6 to 17 $11
Children under age 6 and Members Free
Groups of 10 or more receive discounts:
Adult Group $15/person
Senior or College Group $13/person
Student Group $6/person
Groups receive added benefits:
10% discount in the Museum Shop
Free bus parking
Advanced reservation privileges
Contact Group Sales at 404-733-4550
Audio Guides
An audio guide will be available for purchase-$5 for general public; $3 for Members, complete group bookings, and ages 17 and under. The audio guide will be included for school group admission.
CityPass Tickets
Includes admission to six Atlanta attractions. $74 for adults (valued at $152.11) and $54 for children ages 3-12 (valued at $117.71). For more information on CityPass, please visit http://citypass.com/city/atlanta?mv_source=mcparland
Services for Persons with Special Needs
The High offers guided tours to groups with sight, hearing or physical disabilities. For additional information or to request a tour, call the Museum’s Education Department at 404-733-5229 at least three weeks in advance. The TDD number is 404-733-4465.

