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Winnie the Pooh through Dec. 9 at the Center for Puppetry Arts

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Curvy Widow Nov. 16-Dec. 16

The Alliance Theatre bring Golden Globe-winner Cybill Shepherd to star in the World Premiere of Bobby Goldman's tour-de-force one-woman comedy about love, sex and the adventures of a widow in the dating world. $50. www.alliancetheatre.org

Bergen Philharmonic Nov. 18

One of the oldest orchestral institutions in the world, this impressive ensemble will be performing works as part of Emory's Flora Glenn Candler Concert Series, one of the University's most talked about events. $60. www.arts.emory.edu

Turtle Island String Quartet Dec. 1

The Grammy Award-winning Turtle Island String Quartet joins forces with iconic acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke in a joyous voyage through world holiday music. From the songs of Chanukah to old English carols and the music of India's Dewali, the concert explores the timeless music enjoyed as part of winter holiday celebrations for centuries. $39-49. www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu

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Hansel and Gretel Nov. 11-18

This production will mark The Atlanta Opera's debut of internationally acclaimed Yoel Levi and will feature puppets in the style of Japanese bunraku. The production will include all the beloved characters of our memories brought to life through seven dynamic singers, a children's chorus and puppetry. Single ticket prices TBA. www.atlantaopera.org

HULA-Hoopin' Hannah Nov. 23-DEC. 9

It's the first night of Chanukah at Jewish Theatre of the South, and Hannah's best friend Ramona has invited Jessica, not Hannah, to spend the night, leaving Hannah with her grandmother and "Martin the Martian," the world's nerdiest fourth-grader. How will Hannah endure her tragic fate? First produced in 2003, Hula-Hoopin' Hannah & Her Hanukah Adventure will delight audiences of all ages. $12-15. www.jplay.org

The Wizard of Oz Nov. 23-24

America's most beloved classic is better than ever. Watch the classic film as conductor Jere Flint leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a live version of the complete, original score. $25-$45. www.atlantasymphony.com

Winnie the Pooh through Dec. 9

These gentle, timeless tales of simple friendship are lovingly told in this heartwarming Center for Puppetry Arts favorite. There are no villains here, just friends helping friends as Eeyore loses his tail, Piglet looks for a Heffalump and Pooh takes a balloon ride through the sky in this straightforward re-telling of the children's classic. $16. www.puppet.org

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