AGNES SCOTT CONCERTS
March 14 Spring Equinox. 8 PM.
March 30 Collegiate Chorale and Sotto Voce with GA Tech Men’s Glee Club. 3 PM.
Free. Call for locations. 404/471-6430.

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATRE
Through March 2 The celebrated dance company returns to the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St., NE. For tickets, call 404/817-8700.

ASO FAMILY CONCERTS
March 9 “Once Upon a Tune” with children’s singer and storyteller Wendy Bennett. Concerts at 1:30 and 3:30 PM. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000.

ATLANTA BALLET
March 13-16 “In the Upper Room.” A spectacular mixed repertoire featuring Twyla Tharp’s contemporary unfolding of pulsating energy, rhythm and dance set to the theatrical music of Phillip Glass. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St., NE. 404/892-3303.

ATLANTA GAY MEN’S CHORUS
March 29 Concert at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. 404/320-1030.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Classical Series
March 6-8 Selections by Barber, Tchaikovsky and a world premiere by Gonzalo Grau.
March 20-22 Selections by Schumann and Shostakovich.
March 27-29 Selections by Sibelius, Ravel and Theofanidis.
Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA
March 16 Winter Concert.
Concerts at 3 PM. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. 404/733-5000.

“BALLETFEST ATLANTA”
March 7-9 Fifth annual festival showcasing 26 ballet companies from Georgia and surrounding states in 3 performances at the Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Theatre, Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta. Master classes are open to the public ($17 each). Performances $14, $9. 770/516-7229.

CAPITOL CITY OPERA COMPANY
March 14-16 “Don Pasquale.” A comic opera of love and deception sung in English at the Conant Performing Arts Center at Oglethorpe University. $25, $20. Fri. and Sat., 8 PM; Sun., 3 PM. 678/301-8013.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK AT DUNWOODY NATURE CENTER
March 29 Kristin Tinsley. 5-7 PM. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnic for a family-friendly evening of music in the meadow. $5, $3, free for members. 770/394-3322.

DELTA INTERNATIONAL SERIES
March 10 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and Band of the Coldstream Guards.
March 23 “The Merry Widow” peformed by the Czech Opera Prague.
Shows at 8 PM. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St., NE. 404/817-8700.

FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS
March 14 Yundi Li, pianist.
March 15 Mindi Abair saxophonist and vocalist.
March 28 Paula Poundstone, comedienne.
March 29 An Evening with Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby.
March 30 Audra McDonald, soprano. 5 PM.
Concerts at 8 PM unless noted otherwise. The Ferst Center is located on the campus of Georgia Tech. For tickets, call 404/894-9600.

GEORGIA BALLET
March 8, 9 “La Sylphide.” Love and loyalty are countered with deception and trickery in this classic romantic ballet with choreography after August Bournonville. Sat., 2 and 7 PM; Sun., 2 PM. Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta. 770/528-0881.

GSU SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS
March 31 Symphonic Wind Ensemble with the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony. Concerts at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, 80 Forsyth St., NW at 7:30 and are free, unless noted otherwise. 404/413-5901 or 404/413-9TIX.

“JAZZ ON TAP”
Through March 2 21st annual Metro Atlanta Jazz and Tap Dance Festival will showcase 1000 dancers in 5 performances Fri.-Sun. at the Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Theatre at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta. This year’s festival presents 30 companies from 8 states. Jay Fagan, guest performer. Performances $14, $9. 770/516-7229.

MUSICA SACRA
March 2 Oratorio Choir and Musica Sacra Orchestra perform selections by Barber, Finzi and John Rutter. 2 PM, preceded by lunch ($8) and lecture. Concert free. First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Peachtree at 16th St. 404/228-7732.

NORTHEAST ATLANTA BALLET
March 21, 22 “The Sleeping Beauty.” A magical story of love conquering all with sumptuous costumes and the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky. Fri., 2 and 7:30 PM; Sat., 10 AM, 2 and 7:30 PM.
Gwinnett Center for the Arts. 770/921-7277 or 404/249-8300.

NOTHIN’ BUT THE BLUES
March 6, 7 “Wild Women Don’t Get the Blues.” Concert series at the Atlanta History Center. Performances at 7 PM with barbeque and other Southern fare available for purchase beginning at 6 PM.130 West Paces Ferry Rd. To purchase tickets, call 404/814-4150.

1*FIVE*0 SHOWS
March 27 The Lizardmen. Performances 7-10 PM. $5 donation (also complimentary pizza, popcorn and beer). Proceeds benefit Atlanta Pet Rescue. 1000 Marietta St. Visit 150atlanta.com.

SPIVEY HALL CONCERTS
March 1 Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano. Brian Zeger, piano.
March 2 SFJAZZ Collective.
March 8 Brentano Quartet.
March 9 Imogen Cooper, piano.
March 11 Classical Now.
March 14 Lúnasa.
March 15 Richard Morris, organ, Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet.
March 16 Southern Crescent Symphony.
March 28 Kate Royal, soprano.
March 29 Ana Vidovic, guitar.
March 30 Southern Crescent Chorale.
Clayton State University, Morrow, GA. 678/466-4200.

SUPER POPS! CONCERTS
March 14, 15 The Magic of Motown and Spectrum with the ASO. 8 PM. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000.
APRIL
AGNES SCOTT CONCERTS
April 6 Bella Musica. 3 PM.
April 13 Agnes Scott Community Orchestra. 3 PM.
April 15 Chamber Music. 8 PM.
April 22 Flute Choir. 8 PM.
April 23 Joyful Noise. 8 PM.
April 24 African Music and Dance Ensemble. 8 PM.
April 28 Jazz Ensemble. 8 PM.
Free. Call for locations. 404/471-6430.

ATLANTA BALLET
April 10-13 World premiere featuring Big Boi from OutKast performing a stunning collaborative piece, live on stage, with Atlanta Ballet’s exquisite dancers. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St., NE.Call 404/892-3303.

ATLANTA OPERA
April 26, 29 “The Marriage of Figaro.” Comic opera masterpiece by Mozart. Sung in Italian with English translations. Fri./Sat. at 8 PM; Tues., 7:30 PM; Sun., 3 PM. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. 404/881-8885.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Classical Series
April 24, 26, 27 Selections by Tchaikovsky,Beethoven and Rachmaninov.
Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000.

BELLA MUSICA: A CONCERT OF WOMEN COMPOSERS
April 6 3 PM. An eclectic concert of music by women composers through past centuries presented by Agnes Scott College’s Depart. of Music in Presser Hall. Free, ticket required. 404/471-6430.

CATHEDRAL CONCERTS
April 11 Gloucester Cathedral Choir
April 19 Emile T. Fisher Spring Concert: Bachfest.
Concerts at 7:30 PM. $15. Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW. 404/365-1052.

COBB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
April 19, 20 Master Works Concert #4. Spectacular season finale with the Orchestra and CSO Chorus featuring Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony. Sat., 8 PM; Sun., 3 PM. The Dozier Centre, 2250 Stilesboro Rd., Kennesaw. 770/426-1509.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK AT DUNWOODY NATURE CENTER
April 19 Amon Sherriff. 5-7 PM. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnic for a family-friendly evening of music in the meadow. $5, $3, free for members. 770/394-3322.

DELTA INTERNATIONAL SERIES
April 28 “Carmen” performed by the St. Petersburg Ballet. Shows at 8 PM. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St., NE. 404/817-8700.

GEORGIA PHILHARMONIC
April 26 8 PM. Selections by Gerald Finzi, J.S. Bach and Johannes Brahms performed in the Conant Performing Arts Center at Oglethorpe University. $15-$30. 770/664-7255.

GSU OPERA THEATRE
April 25, 27 “Candide.” Leonard Bernstein’s effervescent comic operetta is based on the classic Voltaire tale of an innocent young man’s journey through life. Performances Fri., 7:30 PM; Sun., 3 PM. $20, $10 students with ID. Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St., NW. 404/413-9TIX.

GSU SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS
April 3 Wind Orchestra.
April 6 University Singers, Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus at Peachtree Rd. United Methodist Church. 3 PM.
April 8 Percussion Ensemble.
April 11 Jazz Band with special guest Jimmy Heath, saxophone. 8 PM. $16,-$42.
April 17 Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
Concerts at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, 80 Forsyth St., NW at 7:30 and are free, unless noted otherwise. 404/413-5901 or 404/413-9TIX.

NOTHIN’ BUT THE BLUES
April 3, 4 “The Louisiana Swamp Romp – The Sound of Excello Records.” Concert series at the Atlanta History Center. Performances at 7 PM with barbeque and other Southern fare available for purchase beginning at 6 PM. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. To purchase tickets, call 404/814-4150.

OGLETHORPE SPRING CONCERT
April 18 8 PM. The Oglethorpe University Singers and University Chorale perform Bach and other composers in the Conant Performing Arts Center at Oglethorpe University. Free. 404/261-1441.

1*FIVE*0 SHOWS
April 24 The Sundogs. Performances 7-10 PM. $5 donation (also complimentary pizza, popcorn and beer). Proceeds benefit Atlanta Pet Rescue. 1000 Marietta St. Visit 150atlanta.com.