Join two amazing poets Kevin Cantwell and Seaborn Jones as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings each month in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory...
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10; 8:15 pm
POETRY READING
Join two amazing poets Kevin Cantwell and Seaborn Jones as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings each month in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory. Kevin Cantwell has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Utah where he served as Co-editor of Quarterly West, and currently teaches English at Macon State College. His reviews of poetry have appeared widely, and his poems have been published in many magazines including Paris Review, The New Republic, Shenandoah, Ninth Letter and 32 Poems. He has won the Academy of American Poets Prize and has been a finalist for the Walt Whitman Award twice. In 2002 New Issues Press published his first book, Something Black in the Green Part of Your Eye, and he has a forthcoming chapbook, The Last Supper Club.
Seaborn Jones is the author of two books of poetry, Drowning from the Inside Out and Lost Keys as well as three chapbooks, Black Champagne, X-Ray Movies, which received the Georgia Author of the Year Award in Poetry, and most recently Getaway Car in Reverse. His poems have appeared in Southern Poetry Review, Pearl, Rockhurst Review, River Styx, Louisiana Review and elsewhere. He has received two awards from the Georgia Arts Council and a scholarship to the Bread Loaf Writers Conference. A native of Macon, Georgia, he now lives in nearby Lizella.
$5 General Admission, $3 Students/Seniors/Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12; 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 professional and student storytellers as they entertain audiences with tales for all ages. September features the Hinds Family of Storytellers: Jane, Dudley and their granddaughter Rachel. Jane Hinds has been telling wonderful, enchanting stories for about 20 years at The Carter Center, Southern Order of Storytellers Winter Festival, Wesley Woods Senior Center and various schools, churches, and libraries. Dudley Hinds is a retired Urban Planner. For 20 years he taught Real Estate and Urban Planning at Georgia State University, and recently became a storyteller. Trains and locomotives are his current storytelling interest. Rachel Hernandes is 9 years old and has been telling stories for several years. She especially loves to dress in a traditional Pakistani dress and tell stories from India, where her other grandparents grew up. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call (404) 872-5338.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19; 7 – 9 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
”BREATH OF BAMBOO”:
PHOTOGRAPHS BY BROOK REYNOLDS
The exhibit will open on Friday, September 19, with a reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through October 31. Admission is free and the public is invited.
“Breath of Bamboo” is a selection of color photographs from a two-year exploration of the southeastern landscape. The poetic images are inspired by the study and practice of Zen Buddhism and are intended to raise awareness of the ecological and spiritual significance of bamboo. This exhibit is in conjunction with the annual citywide event, “Atlanta Celebrates Photography”.
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, SEPTEMBER 26; 8:00 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 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.
OCTOBER 2008
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8; 8:15 pm
POETRY READING
Join two amazing poets Karen Head and Collin Kelley as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory.
Karen Head, an Atlanta native, is the author of Shadow Boxes, My Paris Year, winner of the 2008 All Nations Press’s Editors’ Choice for Excellence in Poetry Award and Sassing, forthcoming in 2009. Her poetry has appeared in many journals, including Prairie Schooner, Southern Humanities Review, Cortland Review and Chattahoochee Review. She is the Graduate Communications Coordinator and Special Advisor to the Writing and Communication Program at Georgia Tech. www.karenhead.blogspot.com.
Collin Kelley is author of the poetry collections After the Poison, Slow To Burn and Better To Travel. He is a Georgia Author of the Year Award-winner and a Pushcart Prize nominee, as well as co-editor of Java Monkey Speaks a poetry anthology series from Poetry Atlanta Press. www.collinkelley.com. $5 General Admission, $3 Students /Seniors/ Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10; 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 professional and student storytellers as they entertain audiences with tales for all ages. October features Spooky Stories with Mary Williams telling her popular “Belly Button Monster” story. The audience is welcome to wear costumes and festive snacks will be served. $3 General Admission, $1 Children. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information, call (404) 872-5338
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31; 8:00 pm
COSTUME 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 lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open costume 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.
NOVEMBER 2008
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7; 7 – 9 pm
GALLERY: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
PAINTINGS BY MARC BROTHERTON
The exhibit will open on Friday, November 7, with a reception for the artist from 7 to 9 pm, and run through December 19. Admission is free and the public is invited.
“I mix language and invented imagery to convey the transformative potential of painting,” says Brotherton. “My work is a declaration of creative power: a new kind of visual poetics.”
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, NOVEMBER 7; 7 pm
READING: JUNE AKERS SEESE
June Akers Seese will be reading from her forthcoming novel, “Whose Coffee Is It?”, in the Library of the mansion at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. June will be joined by New York- based novelist Thaddeus Rutkowski. Writing about the blood and mystery under life's surfaces puts them in the current of some of the best writing being done today. This is fiction that is lean, somewhat tight-lipped, unflashy, and careful. It's built on suggestion, not statement; and the sentences have been compared to bullets. A champagne reception follows the performance in the Great Hall. Tickets are $l0.00 and may be purchased at the door. For more information call 404-872-5338.
SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9; 6:30 – 10 pm
"MASKS UNDER THE MOON" BENEFIT GALA
Join us for festive feastings and dancing in disguise in the mansion and gardens at Callanwolde. This year's fundraiser will be the most memorable party of the season. Hosted in Callanwolde's historic mansion and lush gardens, live music by the popular Gwen Hughes and the Retro Jazz Kats and catering by Atlanta's cuisine experts Affairs to Remember, will enhance this special evening of fun. This will be your first chance to preview Callanwolde’s restoration of the gardens and Pool House. All proceeds will benefit the arts and education programs of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Attire: Dressy Casual (masks optional). Tickets are $150 per person. To reserve tickets or request information about sponsorship levels call 404-872-5338.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12; 8:15 pm
POETRY READING
Join two amazing poets Stephen Bluestone and (TBD) as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory. $5 General Admission, $3 Students/Seniors/Members. For more information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14; 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. Led by series coordinator Bev Center, 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
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16; 3:00 pm
VOCAL RECITAL: COUNTERTENOR, PARKER BURTON III
An exciting afternoon of varied classical music! Callanwolde Fine Arts Center showcases the highly acclaimed vocal power of countertenor Parker Burton III, with one performance only, in the Great Hall. Mr. Burton’s voice holds exceptional range and power, and the beautiful architectural setting of the Callanwolde mansion enhances the richness of his unique sound.
Mr. Burton’s opera roles and recitals include performances with New Jersey Concert Opera, New York Chamber Opera, Harlem Opera Theatre, Americolor Opera Alliance and many others. Audiences will enjoy a classical selection of music from various genres.
Advance reservations are recommended. Tickets: $20 adults; $18 Students/Seniors/Members. To reserve tickets or request information call 404-872-5338.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 - 23
NOVEMBER 21: 7:00 - 9:30 pm
NOVEMBER 22 and 23: 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 21. 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 2008
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 7:00 pm
DANCE PERFORMANCE: "THE NUTCRACKER"
The holiday season is not complete without attending a performance of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker". Join the Callanwolde Dance Ensemble as they present three performances of excerpts from the holiday ballet classic. Performance will be held at St. Pius Catholic School.
Tickets are $8 and will be on sale in the Programs Office at Callanwolde 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM beginning November 1. For more information, call (404) 872-5338 ext 238.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7; 1:00 - 3:00 PM
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY EVENT
“LAND OF THE SWEETS” TEA
Join us for a special tea for children in our Callanwolde mansion! Elaborately decorated tabletops, a holiday dance performance, and a visit from Santa with his bag of gifts will be the highlight of this delightful afternoon for children and parents. Tea and hot chocolate will be served along with tea sandwiches, cakes, cookies, and candies. Tickets: $25 per person. Only 4 children per adult please. Children should be age 4 and above. For more information call 404-872-5338.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 and 14
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
CALLANWOLDE STUDENT POTTERY SALE
Members of the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Clay Guild offer a holiday pottery show and sale for your Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and Winter gift giving. Gift items include functional, decorative and sculptural pottery. Student potters who have from five to 25 years of experience in hand building and wheel throwing create the works. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Callanwolde Pottery Program. The event will be held in the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Carriage House, 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. For more information call (404) 894-9351
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
DECEMBER 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm
HOLIDAY OPERA-THEATRE by AMERICOLOR OPERA
“3 Kings and a PRINCE”
For a special holiday treat, bring family and friends and enjoy an original holiday operetta performance “3 Kings and a PRINCE”. This is an original work composed by Dr. Sharon J. Willis of Americolor Opera. The show is a family-oriented performance based upon the journey of the Three Kings to the manger. The light-hearted operetta consists of five mini-acts and features Parker Burton, III from New York, whose voice of exceptional range and power offers a rare countertenor performance. The audience is invited to sing Christmas Carols throughout the show. Tickets: $20 Adults; $10 Youth. Tickets will be available prior to the shows or at the door. For ticket information call Americolor Opera at 404-880-8212 or email americolorpr@yahoo.com
JANUARY 2009
SAVE THE DATE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2; 7 – 9 pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3; 10 am to 7 pm
“DO TELL” A Gathering of Storytellers and Listeners
Celebrate the power of storytelling as Callanwolde and Emerging Voices presents 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.
Detailed information coming soon!