The Connector
The Connector

50th Commemoration Day

Wednesday, April 4

Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd

Celebrate the legacy of one of America’s most defining figures of the 20th century, Martin Luther King Jr., who was tragically assassinated on April 4, 1968. Through this free event, get a chance to dive deep into his life through a series of performances and art exhibitions.

 

Shen Yun 2018

Wednesday, April 4-Sunday, April 8

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway

Get lost in this beloved event that pushes the boundaries of performing arts like never before. Learn about the ancient Chinese culture of Shen Yun that can only be seen here. See why this is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company.

 

Out of Darkness: Two Remain

Thursday, April 5-Sunday, April 15

Balzer Theater at Herren’s
84 Luckie St. NW

Witness this gripping two-act opera of of Holocaust survivors being visited by ghosts of their pasts. Based in part on the true stories of two Holocaust survivors: Krystyna Zywulska and the gay German Jew, Gad Beck, this is bound to be a moving tale to be remembered.

 

Itzhak

Friday, April 6

Landmark Midtown Art Cinema
931 Monroe Drive NE, Suite C-212

Explore the life of Itzhak Perlman, one of the world’s greatest living violinists, in this riveting documentary. From his humble, troubled origins to his eventual international stardom, see how this determined artist fought through all odds to make it to the top.

 

Surf and Turf: The Art of Pietro Piccoli and Brad Robertson

Through Saturday, April 7

R. Alexander Fine Art
5650 Peachtree Parkway

R. Alexander presents Surf and Turf, the upcoming group exhibition featuring seascapes by Pietro Piccoli and abstract landscapes by Brad Robertson. The wonderful contrast of Piccoli’s highly stylized seascapes and Robertson’s abstracted natural landscapes are sure to give viewers a new view of the world around them. Admission is free, but RSVP is required.