EVENTS

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Sun. Nov. 8
Arts Agenda: Museums
American Scenes: Art from the Depression Era in the High Museum Collection The High Museum of Art presents a showcase of 42 works from the 1930s, drawn from its permanent collection. Through Jan. 10, 2010. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta (Midtown), 404-733-4444, www.high.org, Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m.
Between You and Me: Inscriptions and Associations Objects on display demonstrate a broad range of relationships. This exhibit is open to the public. Through Dec. 14. Free. Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, 540 Asbury Circle, Atlanta (Druid Hills/Emory), 404-727-6887.
Gold From extraordinary geological specimens to stunning cultural objects, Gold explores the historical fascination with this enduring symbol of wealth, beauty, and power. Through Jan. 3, 2010. $15. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta (Druid Hills/Emory), 404-929-6300, www.fernbank.edu/museum, Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m.
John Portman: Art and Architecture Features architectural projects, furniture, paintings and sculpture. The 15 completed and current architectural projects that will be featured span five decades of national and international developments. Through Jan. 3, 2010. Free-$18. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta (Midtown), 404-733-4444, www.high.org, Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m.
Look Again: A Selection of Photographs from the Permanent Collection A showcase of 48 permanent works by experimental artists like Ralph Eugene Meatyard and Diane Arbus. Through Jan. 10, 2010. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta (Midtown), 404-733-4444, www.high.org, Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m.
My Favorite Things A new exhibition featuring a collection of fossils, gemstones, animals, ceramics and more chosen by guest curators. Through Feb. 1, 2010, Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m. $14-$15. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta (Druid Hills/Emory), 404-929-6300, www.fernbank.edu/museum, Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940 The exhibit is on loan from Bank of America through its Art in Our Communities Program. It explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. Through Dec. 6. Free. Millennium Gate Museum, 395 17th St., Atlanta, 404-875-3523, www.thegateatlanta.com, Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Museums on Us Bank of America cardholders can visit the High free of charge on the first full weekend of the month. Visitors must present their ATM,credit or checkcard from Bank of America and valid photo I.D. to gain entry. First Saturday, Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 5. Free, 404-733-5000, www.bankofamerica.com/museums. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta (Midtown), 404-733-4444, www.high.org, Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m.
Official Torch Display Come see the official 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Torch on display. Ongoing, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. Free-$15. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta (Buckhead/Brookhaven), 404-814-4000, www.atlantahistorycenter.org, Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5:30 p.m.
Alec Soth: Black Line of Woods This exhibition is part of the "Picturing the South" commission series, representing one of the most distinctive and internationally significant aspects of the High's growing photography collection. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 12-5 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3. Free-$18. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta (Midtown), 404-733-4444, www.high.org, Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m.
Centennial Olympic Games Museum Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Atlanta Olympic Games. Part of the Atlanta History Center's permanent collection. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5:30 p.m. Free-$15. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta (Buckhead/Brookhaven), 404-814-4000, www.atlantahistorycenter.org, Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5:30 p.m.
First Georgians An exhibit on the earlier inhabitants of Georgia featuring a 17-foot-long dugout canoe dating back more than 300 years. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Free-$15. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta (Druid Hills/Emory), 404-929-6300, www.fernbank.edu/museum, Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m.
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