March 3, 2023
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From philanthropic events to never-before-seen art collections, consider your March agenda booked.
Photo of Trinity College, Dublin from Evelyn Hofer: Eyes on the City, on display at the High Museum of Art March 24 through Aug. 13 PHOTO BY EVELYN HOFER/COURTESY OF GIFT OF DANIEL GREENBERG AND SUSAN STEINHAUSER IN HONOR OF BRETT ABBOTT, 2016.459. © ESTATE OF EVELYN HOFER/HIGH MUSEUM OF ART
3/1-4/1
The Many Wondrous Realities of Jasmine Starr-Kidd
Alliance Theatre is putting on a production geared toward the tech-savvy generation. Follow the story of a computer genius who—not to spoil too much—has an affinity for the World Wide Web that almost seems like a superpower. Merged with a coming-of-age plot, this heartwarming and intriguing narrative is one the whole family can enjoy. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, alliancetheatre.org
3/10-12
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert
Perhaps the most underrated part about the Harry Potter series is the music. Nonetheless, it is finally getting the attention it deserves right here in Atlanta. Delve into the world of Hogwarts as Nicholas Cooper’s score turns what would be a typical viewing into a true cinematic experience. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, aso.org
3/10-25
Atlanta Science Festival
Even if you failed chemistry in high school, there is guaranteed to be something that sparks your intrigue at the Atlanta Science Festival. With over 150 events taking place across the city leading up to one big scientific soiree in Piedmont Park, dive into myriad topics, from coding to astronomy, and enjoy the fresh air! Multiple locations, atlantasciencefestival.org
3/17
Skyland Trail Associate Luncheon
Skyland Trail is pulling its weight in combating mental health issues as a result of the excessive time we spend glued to screens. If you are at work, you can’t help it, but being intentional about the effects of an hour of social media can drastically change your outlook. Speaker Doreen Dodgen-Magee brings both personal and scientific perspectives to aid parents in finding balance in the technological age. 11AM, Piedmont Driving Club, 1215 Piedmont Ave. NE, skylandtrail.org
3/17-19
Don Quixote
You can’t get any more classic than Don Quixote. Spend an evening watching the story come to life through the elegant and exquisite leaps and turns choreographed by Yuri Possokhov. While the dancing is mesmerizing, it contrasts with the quite humorous plot that unfolds. Delve into the fantastical take on the Spanish countryside full of dragons and damsels. Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, cobbenergycentre.com
3/17-19
Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival
Just 90 minutes from the city, The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is hosting its annual Food & Wine Festival. Showcasing some of the best culinary talent in the region, the three-day event features the Epicurean Package, including but not limited to a launch party and jazz brunch. 1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro, ritzcarlton.com/reynolds
3/18
31st Annual Captain Planet Foundation Benefit Gala
One of the Southeast’s largest eco-benefits, the Captain Planet Foundation’s annual Benefit Gala celebrates the integral role that the foundation’s Project Learning Garden program plays in creating young environmentalists, while helping schools achieve their STEM and project-based instructional goals. Over the years, the gala has raised over $10 million to engage and empower young people to be problem-solvers for our planet. Buckhead, captainplanetfoundation.org
3/22-25
High Museum Wine Auction The High Museum Atlanta Wine
Auction is the largest charity wine auction benefiting the arts in the United States. This year’s event co-chairs Audra Dial and Sandy Moon invite guests for four days of events, luncheons and plenty of wine and art. Various locations, highmuseumwine.org
George Voronovsky, “Untitled (Geese and Yellow Mountains)” (1972–1982, paint on cardboard), 16 3/4 inches x 16 3/4 inches. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MONROE FAMILY COLLECTION © GEORGE VORONOVSKY/HIGH MUSEUM OF ART
3/23
Night Visions Gala
Night Visions raises funds to support the transformative programs and services provided by the Center for the Visually Impaired to individuals in metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia. The evening will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a live and silent auction. This year’s honoree is CVI Foundation board member Anne B. Skae. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, cviga.org
3/24-8/13
Evelyn Hofer: Eyes on the City
For 50 years too long, the public has been kept in the dark about Evelyn Hofer’s exquisite photography. Now we’re able to view the collection right here in Atlanta, as it is the first major exhibit of her work in the 21st century. Eyes on the City is an array of photo books dedicated to American and European cities. Come check out the buzz surrounding “the most famous unknown photographer in America.” High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, high.org
The Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival draws crowds from all over the region to The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee PHOTO COURTESY OF: THE RITZ-CARLTON REYNOLDS, LAKE OCONEE
3/24-8/13
George Voronovsky Memoryscapes
After leaving Ukraine during World War II for a new start in the United States, George Voronovsky made sure his time spent in Miami was filled with vibrant art. Self-taught, Voronovsky turned his hotel room into its own unique exhibit with sculptures and paintings. Sixty works will be organized in a way that best showcases the late artist’s techniques from inspiration to material. Come learn the story of Voronosky’s memoryscape. High Museum of Art, 280 Peachtree St. NE, high.org
3/25
MDA Night of Hope Gala
Since 2006, the Night of Hope Gala has raised over $9 million to fund critical research for ALS and to bring awareness to this tragic illness. This premier black-tie event has become one of the largest in the Southeast and will gather approximately 600 corporate and professional leaders to celebrate and support ALS research. The evening features cocktails, a seated dinner, live entertainment, and silent and live auctions. InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, 3315 Peachtree Road NE, bidpal.net/atlantanightofhope2023
3/28-4/2
A Soldier’s Play
The 1982 Pulitzer Prize winner and brainchild of Charles Fuller is coming to the Fabulous Fox. The show has gained recent popularity after its 2020 revival, which earned it a Tony Award. Now at the helm of the production, Broadway’s Norm Lewis is leading the company to share the showstopping drama that stems from two gunshots and the murder of a Black sergeant in 1944 Louisiana. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, foxtheatre.org
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