Newspaper Page Text
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
The Mikado.
A Town & Gown production. Continuing through July 26. Shows 8:15 p.m.
nightly. Sundoy matinee of 2:15 p.m. Tickets. $3-$9.
Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic Japanese-themed musical is
the story of a love triangle gone awry. Town & Gown’s pro
duction has been consistently selling out throughout its
three-week run; make reservations soon. Call 208-TOWN.
THURSDAY. JULY 23
The Pool Party.
A one act ploy of comedy improv. Arena Theater, Fine Arts Building, UGA cam
pus. Through Saturday, July 25. Shows at 8
p.m. FREE! (Donations to the AIDS Coalition
of Northeast Georgia will be accepted.)
This dark comedy is a series
of improvisationa! sketches
relating the story of a rivalry
between two friends through
high school, college, and into
adulthood. In the true spirit of
experimental theater, the end
ing hasn't even been figured
out yet, and according to one
of the directors, Scott
Recchia, “It may even offend
some people.” Presented by
The Thalian Blackfriars and
Lunatic Farms. Call 548-6383
for more info.
auction in December inciude Paul Stanzi, Charles Pinkney,
Harold Rittenberry, Louise Norrell, and Carol Downs. This
year’s auction is a juried event; a call is going out to area
artists interested in donating originally crafted or decorated
chairs. Call Laura Straehla at SSS-’.SGl for more info. *
SATURDAY, JULY 25
Dinner (& Beer) Theater.
Two one-ocf plays. At the Athens Brewing Co., 312 E. Washington St. Saturday
ond Sundoy at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 with dinner, $3 just for the show.
Written by James McLure, “Lonestar” is the story of a
Vietnam vet who takes to the bottle only to spill his guts
out to his younger brother. The second play of the evening
is also aptly titled. “One for the Road” was written by
Harold Pinter and is an account of a kidnapped family. Call
549-0027 for info.
American 71.
Don McLean. The Classic Center. 8 p.m.
Tickets: $17.50-S27.50.
Don McLean’s American Pie
album remained at the top of
the charts for several months
in 1971 and ‘72, and its title
song is perhaps the best recog
nized ode to American music
ever written. It still manages to
choke up a few old farts. The
Jesters, “Athens’ favorite party
band,” open, and perform a fre*»
after-show concert for the first
900 ticket buyers. Call 357-4444
for more information.
FRIDAY, JULY 24
Christmas in July.
Preview .o the annual Choir-Art Show and Auction. Benefiting the Athens-Clurke
Heritage Foundation. Discount tickets will be available for the December event.
Athens Welcome Center, 280 E. Dougherty St. 5-7 p.m. FREE!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
Eat More Bugs!
Lou Kudon, Gourmet Insect Chef ond entomology Ph. D., at the State Botanical
Gardens of Georgia. 10 a.m. Tickets: $9 members, $10 non.
This event is a preview to the Heritage Foundation’s annu- Gourmet chef Lou Kudon will prepare several dishes
al “Seatings Greetings” December fundraiser and will include using bugs as the main ingredients. Of his recipe for buffalo
a visit from Santa, kid’s games, and free tours aboard Gassic crickets, Kudon says, “They taste like chicken." You get the
City Tours. Artists who have promised to make chairs for the impression he uses that line a lot. Call 542-6156 for info.
OUT THERE!\s 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.O. Box 1027, Athens, GA 30603
PERFORMANCE
Theater Festival. The Madison-
Morgan Cultural Center presents its
summer theater festival, "Bittersweet
Summer," on Saturday, July 25.
Athens poets Janet Wondra and
Barbara Ras will be signing arid read
ing from their most recent books at
the African-American Museum at
5:30 p.m. Two theater plays, "Valley
Song’ at 2 p.m. and "Driving Miss
Daisy" at 8 p.m. will be performed.
Call (706) 342-4743 for ticket infor
mation.
The Tams. Chateau Han presents
beach music group The Tams as part
of its "Swingin' on the Grapevine"
series on Saturday, July 25. Dance
lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. Concert at
830 p.m. Tickets are $25 Call (800)
233-WINE for info.
Portrait of Frida Kahlo. The local
performance collective.Pulling
Threads performs "Body of Work: A
Portrait of Frida Kahlo’ on Friday,
July 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Georgia
Museum of Art (Admission is $3, call
542-GMOA for info) and Saturday,
July 25 at 8 p.m. in the Penny
University Coffee House in
Gainesville (Admission is $10. Call
770-28PENNY for more info).
EVENTS
Wine Tasting. The Friends of the
Museum and the American Wine
Society host a wine tasting and
gallery stroll at the Georgia Museum
of Art on Thursday. July 30, at 7 pun.
Cost is $10. Register by July 22. Call
353-3528 or 542-GMOA for details.
LECTURES
Starting a Small Business.-
Athens-Clarke County Library pre
sents Bridget Messer of UGA’s
Business Outreach Service at a
Brown Bag Lunch at 12:15 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 28. Call 613-3650.
Bode Club. Robert Davies will lead
a discussion of What's Bred in the
Bone on Monday. July 27, at 7 pun.
in the ACC L ibraryls Heritage Room.
CLASSES
Swimming Lessons. The Athens
YMCA offers swimming lessons for
adults. Call 543-6596.
Brain Disorders. The Northeast
Georgia CSB sponsors classes on
educating families about brain disor
ders throu$K)ut July. Call 542-9734.
Athens Regional Medical
Center offers classes and programs
on a variety of health-related issues
including cancer, quitting smoking,
grief support, kids' safety, diabetes,
and pregnancy and family issues.
Call 354-3426 for more info.
et ol.=
other local events of note.
KIPSTUFF
Trees A Plants. Preschoolers are
invited to learn about the green world
of trees and plants at Sandy Creek
Nature Center on Thursday, July 23,
at noon tor "Eatin' with the Critters."
Call 613-3615 for info.
Snakes are Snazzy. Kids 4-12 are
invited to Sandy Creek Nature Center
on Saturday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. to
learn about snakes. Pre-registration
is required. Call 613-3615.
Southern Animal Tales. "Miss
Donna" will entertain kids 4-7 with
Southern animal stories on
Wednesday, July 29 at Sandy Creek
Nature Center at 1 p.m. Call 613- -
3615 for info.
Bats. Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail pre
sents "Batty About Bats" on Saturday,
July 25, at 2 p.m. for kids 7-12. Pre-
registration is required. Call 613-
3613.
Bedtime Stories. Kids of all ages
are invited to come out to the ACC
Library in their PJs for a story and
puppet show on Monday, July 27, at
7:30 p.m.
Sweet Pea Club. On Wednesday,
July 29, kids 3-6 and their parents
are invited to the State Botanical
Gardens for a puppet show, "Oil
Earthworm's World," and related
crafts and activities, at 9 a.m. Call
542-6156 tor more inlo.
Performing Arts Camp. The
Northeast Georgia Performing Arts
Center camps run August 3-7 for
kids ages 5-16. Workshops include
theater crafts, mime, improv, tum
bling, aance. and juggling. Call 613-
6003 for details.
Grand Slam. Bishop Park offers
recreational and educational activities
for middle and high school students
on Friday and Saturday nights
throughout the summer. Activities
include dodge ball, softball.
Nintendo, basketball, swimming and
more. Call 613-3800.
Swimming Lnssons. The YMCA
offers swimming lessons for kids 6
months and up. Call 543-6596.
Danes Classes foi kids 6-15 are
ottered by the East Athens
Educational Dance Center. Call 613-
3524.
WATCH
ONTV-ATHENS
CHANNEL 17
(INTERMEDIA
CABLE SYSTEM)
Monday, July 27
at the High Hat
Proceeds to the
Athens Area
Humane Society
CbyehP>
great when you open
the door, and [pjjgj
it only gets better ce&kies
when vou bite into our cookies. ftjr&MP.A.NY
' I C • A • F • E
Burn Hemp Legally!
Hemp Candles
at
LOCAL'
COLOR
193 E. CLAYTON STREET • (706) 543-7392
— Doivntown Athens —
JULY 22, 1998