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Chris Rock, country stars, butterflies frolic in Atlanta


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 07/10/2008

FRIDAY, July 11

Trace Adkins. Country music singer-songwriter who made his debut in 1996 with the album "Dreamin' Out Loud." Now, with the release of "American Man, Greatest Hits Volume II," Adkins collects the songs that have turned him from rising star to superstar. With Ronnie Milsap. 7:30 p.m. $25-$69.50. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-249-6400, www.livenation.com.

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Comic actor Chris Rock brings his fearless stand-up act, 'No Apologies', to Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Saturday, July 12.
 
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"All's Well that Ends Well". An account of one woman's wits and schemes to win the heart of a reluctant lover. 8 p.m. $15-$40. Georgia Shakespeare at Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road N.E. at Oglethorpe University, Atlanta. 404-264-0020, www.gashakespeare.org.

SATURDAY, July 12

Chris Rock. Stand-up show by the co-creator of the TV series "Everybody Hates Chris." Mature audiences. 7:30 p.m. July 12. $45.50-$75.50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-817-8700, www.foxtheatre.org.

Georgia State University Student Center.. "Disappearing Black Neighborhoods." Works by members of Sistagraphy, the Atlanta-based collective of African-American women photographers. Opening reception Noon-5 p.m. Free. 44 Courtland St., Atlanta. 404-413-1580. www2.gsu.edu/interculturalrelations

The Atlanta Rhythm Section. — Mercedes Benz of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series. They've been part of the Southern rock scene for more than 30 years. Some of their biggest hits include "So Into You," "Champagne Jam," "Imaginary Lover" and "Spooky." 8 p.m. $35; $30 advance. Lawn: $30; $25 advance. The Villages Amphitheater, 301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville. 770-719-4173, 404-249-6400, www.villagesamphitheater.com.

Live Butterfly Release.. 11 a.m. $5; $4 senior citizens; $2 ages 3-12; ages 2 and younger free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, www.chattnaturecenter.com.

Kerwin Swint.. Signs his new nonfiction book, "Dark Genius: The Influential Career of Legendary Political Operative and Fox News Founder Roger Ailes." 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble-Town Center, 50 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. 770-422-2261, www.barnesandnoble.com.

SUNDAY, July 13

• Summer Film Festival at the Fox 2008 by Coca-Cola. Sing-along with the "Mighty Mo" organ; vintage cartoon before films. Wine tasting before some showing. "Enchanted". at 2 p.m. and "Ben-Hur" at 7 p.m. $7. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-817-8700, www.foxtheatre.org.

• Kenny Chesney and LeAnn Rimes: The Poets & Pirates Tour.. Touring in support of Chesney's new album, "Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates." The singer who won Entertainer of the Year at Country Music Association Awards takes LeAnn Rimes as his supporting act. 3:30 p.m. $85.50-$106; $45.50 military and students. Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive S.W., Atlanta. 404-249-6400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Exotic Bird Fair. 2008. Unusual feathered pets and everything needed to care for them. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 13. $4. North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court, Norcross. 770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com.

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