JANUARY 2008

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6; 4 pm – 7 pm

CONCERT: LYRA STRING QUARTET

FEATURING CHRISTOPHER FRENCH

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center hosts a special performance of chamber music on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 4:00 pm. String quartet-in-residence LYRA welcomes guest artist Christopher French, Associate Principal Violoncello of the Houston Symphony Orchestra. This special concert will offer a spectacular evening of chamber music in the Great Hall of Callanwold e Fine Arts Center. Tickets: $18 Adults; $12 Students/Seniors. Tickets are sold at the door, or visit LYRA at www.lyraquartet.org to purchase tickets online.

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 professi onal 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.

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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8; 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 professi onal 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, 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.

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” dance to excerpts of Messiah by George Frederic Handel. The contemporary dancers and Baroque musicians have embraced the score of Handel’s master work to create an intimate and passionate performance. Tickets: $25 general; $20 senior/student. For ticket information call 404-373-4154, email: info@severaldancerscore.org or visit: < /I>www.severaldancerscore.org.

MARCH 2008

SUNDAY, MARCH 2; 4 pm – 10 pm

CONCERT: 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 to 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 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 professi onal 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 two amazing poets (TBA) 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 ext. 228.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22: 10 am – 12 pm

EGGSTRAVAGANZA: EASTER EGG HUNT

A family favorite for years, Callanwolde’s Easter egg hunt features live entertainment, thousands of eggs to find, and a chance to meet the Easter bunny and pet live bunnies! Bring your Easter basket and your camera for a fun, family day amidst Callanwolde’s beautiful gardens and grounds. Tickets: $10 kids; Adults free. For more information call 404-872-5338.

 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 less on, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open tango costume 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 where you can check the “Media” and “Discography” tabs to listen to excerpts from prior concerts.

Callanwolde offers year-round classes and workshops for all ages in the visual, literary, and performing arts, including painting, drawing, pottery, jewelry, writing, voice, music, Kindermusik, drama, dance, yoga, fitness, and much more! Callanwolde, a magnificent Gothic-Tudor style mansion, was built in 1920 by Charles Howard Candler, the eldest son of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler, and is maintained as a National Historic Place. A non-profit organization, Callanwolde has served Atlanta as a vibrant community arts center presenting concerts , arts events, and gallery exhibitions. Also a unique rental facility, Callanwolde offers an exquisite setting for we ddings, meetings, and any special occasion.