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LIFESTYLE THE CHAMPION, THURSDAY, THURSDAY, JAN. 2 - 8, 2020 • PAGE 15 A&ECALENDER MUSIC The Vista Room 2836 LaVista Road Atlanta www.thevistaroom.com Randall Bramblett Band and the Megablaster Horns— Jan. 3 Multi-instrumentalist Randall Bramblett has performed with Bonnie Raitt, The Allman Brothers, Steve Winwood, Gov’t Mule and Widespread Panic and others. Tickets to the 8 p.m. show $15-$20. Decatur Library 215 Sycamore St. Decatur West African Kora—Jan. 4 Performance and demonstration of the kora, an ancient 21-string harp from West Africa. At the 3:30 p.m. event Sean Gaskell will perform traditional songs and personal compositions. Eddie’s Attic 515-B N. McDonough St. Suite B Decatur Eddiesattic.com (404) 377-4976 C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band—Jan. 7 C. J. Chenier is the son of Clifton Chenier, the first Creole musician to win a Grammy Award. C.J. learned the ropes from his father and upon his death headed the band. Tickets to the 7 p.m. show $27.50 to $110. COMEDY The Vista Room 2836 LaVista Road Atlanta www.thevistaroom.com The Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase—Jan. 9 Ten comedians perform 10-minute sets each in this showcase presented by The Laughing Skull Lounge. Tickets to the 8 p.m. show $20. DANCE Chamblee Library 4115 Clairmont Road Atlanta Chinese New Year Celebration—Jan. 11 The Atlanta Chinese Dance Company performs costumed traditional dances from many of China’s diverse cultures in celebration of Chinese New Year. Takes place 10:30- 11:30 a.m. THEATER Porter Sanford Performing Arts and Community Center 3181 Rainbow Drive Decatur Justice on Trial the Play— Jan. 10 The play is about two civil rights attorneys who are suing the U.S. Justice Department for reparations for African Americans. Tickets to the 7 p.m. performance $54.44. Go to blackbroadway.info for more information. ART Different Trains Gallery2 at Cornerstone Bank 125 Clairemont Ave. Decatur Around the World— Through Jan. 3 A group exhibition of works by teachers at Color World Studios: Candace Caston, Christina Collandra, Neka King, Ruby Olson, Sarah Piper and Erica Watson. Open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lriday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
