Starting Wednesday, May 30
Southwest Arts Center
915 New Hope Road SW
Experience this exploration of black history and identity with “Crowns.” This moving and celebratory musical looks into such topics seen through the eyes of a young black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after a tragedy occurs. The conclusion finds the young heroine having to come to terms with the new South and the traditions her people are accustomed to.
The Art of Architecture and Interior Design
Wednesday, May 30
Spare Time Gallery
125 Bennett St. NW
Portfolio Center’s Spare Time Gallery celebrates Atlanta’s creative thinkers and what they design, paint and create in their spare time. During this free quarterly event, work will be featured by some of the most recognized architects and interior designers, and the community is encouraged to meet some of the artists.
Starting Thursday, May 31
Theatrical Outfit
84 Luckie St. NW
Follow the story of Lizzie Curry. Growing up in 1936 Texas, she daydreams of her fears of becoming a nobody in a tiny, dusty town. But, when a charismatic chap named Starbuck comes into town with a mouthful of promises, Lizzie’s world becomes larger than she could have ever imagined. Enjoy this long-loved, down home classic at the Outfit for a heartwarming and fun experience.
Opening Reception for “Thoughts Becoming Things,” Mint Intern Culminating Exhibition
Saturday, June 2
Mint Gallery
92 Peachtree St. SW
Thoughts Become Things is a collective of Mint Gallery’s featured artists’ most recent work. Learn of the inner thoughts of these exceptional artists through paintings, drawings, and installations. The event is free, but RSVP is required.
