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Yo-Yo Ma tops list of classical music, dance performances

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

FRIDAY, MAY 29

Zoetic Dance Exchange Choreographer’s Concert

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Olympic gold medalists Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser are among the professional volleyball players who will be at the AVP Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station.

Synchronicity Performance Company sponsors a three-night performance series of athletic, innovative modern dance.

• 8 p.m. May 28-30. $15; $12 students, senior citizens. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-484-8636, www.synchrotheatre.com.

AVP Atlanta Open

Top-ranked men’s and women’s pro beach volleyball players, including 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medalists Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers the top women’s team of Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs (undefeated so far in 2009), are scheduled to appear.

• 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. May 29; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. May 30; 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 31. $20; $35 for reserved courtside. Atlantic Station, 171 17th St. N.W., Atlanta. (404) 586-8500, www.avp.com.

Cirque Imagination

Former Cirque du Soleil performers re-unite for the fanciful “Montage.”

• 8 p.m. May 29-30; 2 p.m. May 31. $19-$100. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com.

ASO with Yo-Yo Ma

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is in the midst of “Musica Ardiente!,” a two-week celebration of the music and culture of South America. Friday’s program is one of the fest’s biggest events as Ma performs Osvaldo Golijov’s cello concerto, “Azul,” which premiered several years ago.

• 8 p.m. May 29. $55-$125. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-5000, www.atlantasymphony.org.

‘End Days’

The Apocalypse is coming in the latest production from Horizon Theatre, as the quirky Steins — and an Elvis-fixated neighbor — face the “End Days.” Will Stephen Hawking save them?

• 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays. May 29-June 28; 8 p.m. Saturdays. May 29-June 28; 5 p.m. Sundays. May 29-June 28; 3 p.m. Saturdays. June 13-20. $20-$30. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.com.

‘Jersey Boys’

The Tony-winning musical biography of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons comes to the Fox Theatre. Presented by Broadway Across America-Atlanta and Theater of the Stars. Not recommended for ages 12 and younger.

• 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. Through June 21; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Through June 20; 1 p.m. June 21. $19.50-$127. 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 800-278-4447, www.broadwayacrossamerica.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

Art Sale in Marietta Square

The sale, with works by more than 20 artists, benefits the Strand Theatre’s education Program. Presented by the Grass Being Greener, a Marietta promotions company, outside Cool Beans.

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30. Cool Beans Coffee Roasters, 31 Mill St., Marietta. 770-361-7740, www.mariettaartsale.weebly.com.

Atlanta Green Expo

Want to make it easier to be green? Check out the expo, which aims to increase awareness with environmentally friendly products, services and practices.

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30-31. $5 each day; ages 11 and younger free. Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. N.W., Atlanta. 404-223-4000, www.gwcc.com.

Rob Dyrdek

DC Shoes and the movie “Street Dreams” bring professional skateboarder Dyrdek, star of the MTV show “Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory,” to Macy’s at Lenox Square. The first 150 to make a DC purchase of $35 or more beginning Friday, May 29, get VIP Treatment gets you to the front of the line where a photo or poster will be autographed by Dyrdek.

• Noon May 30. Macy’s at Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-231-2800, www.macys.com.

‘Perceptions’

Phusion Performing Arts Alliance presents this ballet and modern dance piece about controversial topics such as the lack of prominent African-American ballet dancers; also a modern piece about hunger and genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.

• 7 p.m. May 30; 4 p.m. May 31. $15. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 678-923-3649 , www.phusionpaa.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 31

Indian SummerFest 2009 (Desi Mela)

Food and music top the list of treats.

• 11 a.m. May 31. $5. Tadka Square, 11105 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta. 678-642-8438, www.desiroots.net.

Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

The final performance of the regular season concentrates on choral works, including portions of Handel’s “Messiah,” pop classics and a cappella works.

• 2 p.m. May 31. Donations accepted. Eastminster Presbyterian Church-Stone Mountain, 5801 Hugh Howell Road, Stone Mountain. 770-925-8900, www.gwinnettsymphony.org.

Larry King

The host of CNN’s “Larry King Live” discusses and signs his latest memoir, “My Remarkable Journey.”

• 7 p.m. May 31. $25-$65; reservations recommended. Zaban Park at Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4005, www.atlantajcc.org.

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