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WEDNESDAY, HAY 20
Conspiracy Theories.
University Theater in the Cellar Theater of the Fine Arts Building May 19-29,
$10 ($7 seniors and U6A students)
“This play is about war.
The battle is on the domes
tic front, fought by the sur
vivors of those who returned
from foreign lands in pieces,
or with pieces missing,"
according to director Harold
Leaver, who became interest
ed in Conspiracy Theories
while still a grad student at
UGA. Written by UGA alumna
Lynn Hastes, this performance
is the first production of the
script. The story explores the
relationships between three
women in the fallout of war and
is presented in a hyper-realistic
style with a cast of only three.
Call 542-2838 for more info.
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Dial "M" for Murder.
Masters Hall Performers at UGA Center for Continuing Education through May 23
at 8 15 p m., Saturday Motmee at 21S p m.. Tickets $13 50, pre-show buffet
is $15
This performance promises edge-of-your-seat suspense
for all you mystery geeks. In this story of the "|>erfect mur
der' the victim survives only to t>e framed for the crime in a
plot which promises to include all the proper elements: an
inspector from Scotland Yard, a grieving lover and plenty of
chilling twists and turns. For tickets call 542-9464.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Chameleon Night.
Blue Sky Coffee, 10 p.m., $2
This latest edition of Chameleon Night features local
funny guy W'ylly Jordan, a man well on his way to fame as
one of four comedians chosen for the Barq’s Root Beer
“Sample This" nationwide summer tour Other performances
include: TV and film character actress Stephanie Astalos-
Jones, who returns with a series of satirical monologues
including Sister Brenda of Christians for Jesus; Rugg of
Dadriio Productions presenting Ms own brand of perfor
mance poetry, local performance collective Pulling Threads,
and the zany comedy of Lunatic Farms Call Stephanie at 795-
5188 for more info.
Atlanta's Ballethnic Company.
Morton Theatei May 22 at 8 p.m and May 23 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m, tickets
are $5-$8
Create' 1 in 1990 as an effort to merge classical ballet with
elements of African dance, martial arts, and modern dance.
Ballethnic is renowned for performances resplendent in
technical virtuosity while still retaining clarity and simp'ici-
ty. According to the New York Times, “(Ballethnic has) a look
of their own that is very different from the do-or-die pace
and virtuoso performing popular today." This event is part of
a week-long celebration of the Morton Theater’s birthday.
Call 613-3620 for ticket info.
SATURDAY, MAY 23
Southworks '98 Arts Festival.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a m -5 p.m at the Oconee
Cultural Arts Foundation Center at the end of School St
in downtown WotkmsviHe, FREE!
Those folks at OCAF sure know how to
throw a party. This year’s festival is the
third annual, and it’s getting bigger and
better each year The open-air artist mar
ket offers you plenty of opportunity to
spend a little cash on fine art and hand
crafted items ranging from baubles to
bowls Food vendors will be on hand to
assure that your tummies are always full
and kids’ activities will keep the rugrats
occupied Two days full of the best local
country, blues, jazz, gospel and latino
music are scheduled. Acts include:
OCHS Jazz Band. The Warblers. Steve
Dancz Quartet. Los Mariachis.
Guadalahara. Randy Andersen Jazz
Band. OCMS Jazz Band. The B.T.U.’s.
Mark Cooper Smith. Randy Andersen
Big Band, and Rosa Thurmond Call 769-4565. e-mail
ocaf@athens.net, or visit their website at http:/ocaf on
athens.net for details.
SUNDAY, MAY 24
Veggie Day!
Ihe biggest pohuck in Athens' history 1 Sponsored by SHARE (Seeking
Harmony and Reaching Everyone 1 ). Legion Field 4pm until 7
Even the most die-hard carnivores may ponder conver
sion after this meal The event includes speakers, live music,
a petting zoo. plenty of info on healthy living, and of course
all the tofu, tempeh. TVR. grams, legumes, and veggies your
system can take Participants are asked to bring their
favorite vegetarian dish to share with the crowd, serving
utensils, a plate, a fork, a cup. blankets, frisbees. drums, and
a smile. Admission is free for students with a dish. $3 for stu
dents without. $2 for non students with a dish, and $5 for
those without Brought to you by S.H A R.E. the folks who
promote positive vibes in the spirit body, and mind Call
613-7466 or e-mail jampow@arches.uga.edu for more info.
Novelist Janice Daugharty.
Janice Daugharty reods from her novel Whistle at Five Star Day Cafe, 7pm,
FREE'
Georgia native Janice Daugharty has been compared to
Flannery O’Connor for her Southern small town tales Her
latest novel. Whistle, is the story of a poor rural black man
who fears he will lie blamed for a crime he did not commit
Full of twists and suspense, the Atlanta Journal Constitution
calls it "a very human story with a very human ending."
TUESDAY, MAY 26
Let's Do the Time Warp Again!
Rocky Horror Picture Show at GA Theater, 7 p.m and 10 p.m., $4
Once again a week full of events leading up to the infa
mous Boybutante Ball kicks off with a screening of this
campy, creepy, crazy classic flick. As always, audience par
ticipation is encouraged, so be sure to smuggle in all the
proper props. For all you die-hard fans, a costume contest
will be held between screenings.
OUT THERE! is edited by Melissa Link, with contributions by the Flagpole staff.
Submit information by the Wednesday prior to the next issue's publication date to: P.0. Box 1027, Athens, GA 30603
PERFORMANCE
Song Swap sponsored by the
Athens Folk Music and Dance
Society upstairs at the Globe on
Wednesday. May 20. at 9 p m
Free To Be. You and Me.
Athens Creative Theater performs a
play based on Mario Thomas book
May 15-17 and 22-24 at Memorial
Park Theater Tickets are $5 $8
Call 613-3628
Memorial Day Concert. UGA
Symphonic Band performs at 8
p m on Sunday. May 24. at the
Classic Center The show is tree,
but advance tickets are required
Call 357-4444
Squire Parsons presents a worship
concert at Beech Haven Baptist
Church on Sunday May 24. at 6 p m
EVENTS
Herb Day on Saturday. May 23. at
Book Peddlers in the Beechwood
Shopping Center features Kathryn
Douberly speaking about herbs, a
Q&A session, and herbs and relat
ed books tor sale Call 546-7427
tor more into
G0RP trips. Georgia Outdoor
Recreation Program is sponsoring
a series ol trips including caving,
rock climbing, backpacking/fly
fishing, horseback riding, and white
water ratting, as well as courses on
scuba diving and sailmg/board
sailing Call 542-4677 tor more
information
Einstein Exhibit. In comunction
with Stmcha. the celebration of the
50th anniversary of the State ot
Israel, the ACC Library hosts
'Albert Einstein A Voice For
Humanity' through the month ot
May
LECTURES
Writers. The Fourth Friday Fiction
Writers Group meets on Friday
May 27. a: 7 p m in A-CC Library's
conference room Call 353-8295
lor into
Summer Reading Clubs tor
kids, young adults, and adults are
sponsored by the Athens Regional
Library System Call 613-3650 for
more info
Sagan Society presents Dr
Claiborne Glover with ‘A Reply to
Ihe Biological Creationism o!
D3 r »m's Black Sox r on Wednesday.
May 27. at 7 p m tn Lite Sciences
Building room C127
CLASSES
Kundalini Yoga classes are
ottered at the Athens Yoga Center
or. Saturdays at 10 a m Free Call
789-2352
KIDSTUFF
Saturday Storytime tor kids
under 5 and tneir parents includes
puppets, songs, and coloring on
Saturday, May 23. at 10 p.m
Slimy Salamanders at Bear
Hollow Wildlife Trail in Memorial
Park on Sunday. May 24. at 2 p.m.
lor kids 7-12 Call 613-3616 to
pre- register
Spring Ramble at Sandy Creek
Nature Center tor kids 4-12 on
Saturday. May 23. at 10:30 a.m. $1
(S2 non residents tree tor mem
bers). Call 613*3615 to pre-register
Native American Storytelling
for kids 3-7 is at Sandy Creek
Nature Center Call 613-3615.
Summer Arts Camp tor kids 6-
12 is sponsored by the Oconee
Cultural Arts Foundation
Registration is $60 members $75
non Cal! 769-4565 tor into or reg
ister online at http.//ocar.on
atbens net
Theater Camp for 3rd - 6th
graders is sponsored by Athens
Creative Theater Cost is $50 Call
613-3628 fc register
Swim Team for kids 5-18 spon
sored by the A-CC Department ol
Leisure Services Call 613-3589 lor
more info
R.A.T.S. Rising Athletes in Team
Sports is lor kids 4 &5 Call 613-
3589 for more into
Basketball. Applications are now
being reviewed for the Ten Star All
Star Basketball Camp tor boys and
girls ages 8-18 Call (704)372-
8610 for into.
et ol.
other local events of note
MEETINGS. ETC.
Unitarians. Sunday. May 24.9 30
a m Forum topic is 'Return of the
Native Rootedness and Nativism *
The 11 a m. Service topic is 'The
Goals ot a World Community with
Peace. Liberty, and Justice tor All.'
Call 546-7914
Quakers. Athens Religious
Society ot Friends meets every
Sunday at 9 30 p m in the Poplar
Street parsonage ol Oconee Street
United Methodist Church Call
353-2856
S.H.A.R.E. Seeking Harmony a-
Reaching Everyone piomoles heann
of the body mind and spirit
Meet.ngs are held every other
Tuesday on campus at 6 45 p m .
with vegetarian potlucks held on
alternate weeks al various loca
tions Call 613-7466
Confidential Peer Support
Group is for women who have
been or are in abusive relation
ships Involvemenl is tree ol
charge, and free child care is avail
able Childrens support groups
also available Call the 24 hour
hotline a! 543-3331
Alcoholics Anonymous meet
ings are held in Athens-Clarke.
Barrow and Jackson Counties Call
543-0436
HELP OUT!
Donate Books. The American
Association ot University Women is
now collecting donations of books
for its annual Book Fair Books can
be dropped oft at area grocery
stores and other locations Call
543-0.330 lor more into
Participants Wanted. It you pro
vide assistance to a family member
or triend who is 60 or over, you
may be eligible to participate in a
UGA study program Both partici
pants will be paid $20 tor each
interview Call 542-3072 tor more
information.
Aid Hispanic Immigrants.
Catholic Social Services 2nd
Garnell Ridge Family Resource
Cenler are in need ol teachers and
mentors tor English as a Second
Language classes. GED. Nutrition
classes. Parenting Groups, and
attpr-school programs for elemen
tary children Those interested in
volunteering can call 548-9421 or
227-7170
MAY 20, 1998