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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WE Deadlines for submissions to Out There! are every Wednesday at 5 p.m., one week prior to issue date. Listings are not guaranteed and are subject to space considerations. Email information to outthere@flag- pote.com or call 549-9523. PERFORMANCE ATHENS CREATIVE THEATRE Tickets are now on sate for the ACTs Summer Musical Series. Performances include "The Music of lemer & Lowe and Rodgers & Hammerstein" on July 7-8, The Music of Stephen Sondheim and Jerry Herman* on July 21-22 and ‘Those Crazy, Wacky Songs for the Kid in All of Us" on Aug. 4-8. All shows at the Morton Theatre down town indude an old-fashioned ice cream sociaL Tickets: $10 per show, $25 for the series, includes ice cream! 613-3771. EVENTS ATHENS MUSIC AWARDS The 2000 Flagpole Athens Music Awards Show, designed to honor and celebrate those who make Athens a vibrant center of musical creativity and energy, will feature awards in oyer 20 categories ranging from Jazz to Country to Performer of the Year. All winners chosen by flagpole's readers. The evening will feature performances by the Star Room Boys, Japancakes, Dr. Arvin Scott, The Georgia Guitar Quartet and the Dan Nettles Band. Don't miss this exciting evening of fun and entertainment that kicks-off the AthFest weekend. See story on p. 8. Morton Theatre downtown on Thursday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale June 14 at Big Shot Records, The flagpole Office and the Morton Theatre Box Office. Cost' $4 with AthFest two-day or V.l.P. pass., $6 advance, $8 at the door, 549-9523. ATHFEST 2000 Athens' Music, Art and Kids' Fest features four days of music, art and fun in downtown Athens. The festival kicks off with the Flagpole Music Awards Show {see above) and the Eye Ball Music Video Showcase, followed by a weekend of live performances by over 120 acts on two outdoors stages and in more than 16 local clubs, music seminar panels, the Rock Art exhibit at the Lyndon House, Canity 03 Day, and a Juried Artist's Market and Kid's Festival. Downtown Athens on Thursday, June 22 through Sunday, June 25. See story on p. 9, For more information on the festival call 549- 1973 or got to athfesLcom. Tickets: One-day pass is $7 •dvanee/StO at the fes tival. FuU-event pass is $12 advance/! 15 at the fes tival. Available at Big Shot Records, Musician’s Warehouse, tow Yo Yo, Candy and the Athens Welcome Center, or purchase on-line at Tkketweb.com or c*U £5|0) 6C1-TWE8* FuH schedule in next week's flagpole. CONTRA DANCE The Athens Folk Musk and Dance Soc iety sponsors a contra and square dance fea turing cal ling by Nan Davids on and live musk from old-time band. Contraindicated, UCA Memorial Hall S*th‘uom on Saturday, June 17 frcwu 8 p.m. to I i:3D p.m. Lessons taught from 7:30 p.m., to 8 p.m. Admission: $6. 613-I287. Local author Terry Kay signs books at Barnes & Noble, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. FUND-RAISER A concert to raise money for the elec tion campaign of Doug Haines, who is running for the Georgia State Senate, will feature musical guests Trunk Fire, Flash To Bang Time and Jeff Rymes and Friends. Tasty World, 312 E, Broad St on Saturday, June 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m, Al DaVison, 546-9643 or Frank Mason, 546-1201. GRACE'S BIRTHDAY This annual celebration is for dogs and the people who love them. This year fea tures party favors for canines, a doggie dessert sta tion, tattoo parior, dink with Dr. Wendy Knjpsdespam, the Bow Wow Beauty Salon for baths and pedicures, canine portrait studio, play terraces, silent auction, talent show and complimentary pknic supper (for dogs and humans). Live musk provided by Kit Homes and the Musk Kitchen. AU proceeds benefit Ttys Oconee County Animal Shelter, Athens AUbreed Canine Rescue and other animal humane service providers. Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast, 5 Hardin HiU #«L, WatkfosvHle on Sunday, June 25 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission; Adults, - $10 advance/ $12 gate; Kids, $5 advance/ $6 gate: Dogs, FREE! Reservations, Jim Shearon, 769-2633. MARIGOLD FESTIVAL The 30th Annual Winterville Marigold Festival features an arts and crafts market, barbecue, live music, a parade and beauty pageant. Fun for the whole family. Oowntown Winterville on Tuesday, June 20 through Saturday, June 24. 742- 8006 or cityafwinterviUe.com. PET WASH Athens Canine Rescue is sponsoring a dog wash. All proceeds go to the organization which res cues and finds homes for abandoned and abused animals. Southern States, 3445 Atlanta Hwy., on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Bath, $7, Bath and dip, 510. 549-4883 or athensca- ninerescue.com. RABIES CLINIC The Athens Area Humane Society is presenting a Rabies clinic, dog wash and pet adop tion. The Dekalb County Canine Search & Rescue Team will be present to demonstrate its skills, AU dogs must be leashed or in carriers. Super Pet, 2301 College Station Rd., on Saturday, June 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Bath, $7. Bath and dip, $10,1- yr. vacc., $5, 3-yr. vacc., $10. 227-9255. SUMMER KJOFEST Visit Puddles the Duck and Andy the Ambulance at the annual Summer KidFest Children and their families can learn all about ambu lances, boating safety, carseat and seatbelt safety, nutrition, pet safety and much more. Classic Center on Thursday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, FREE! 354-3455, TOUR THE GARDEN The Botanical Garden is intro ducing a new walk-up tour of the International Garden, including the Psysic and Bog gardens. Guides are available for the 45-minute tour, no reservations required. Botanical Garden Visitor's Center, Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 542-6195. < 2YDEC0 DANCE Roy Carrier, the ‘'King of Zydeco" and his band the Night Rockers will provide the musk for a special zydeco dance. Klassks, 3155 Atlanta Hwy., on Saturday, June 17 from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Lessons taught from 8:30 p.m, to 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5. Food available for purchase. 353-9328. LITERARY EVENT! TERRY KAY Local aotfipr Terry Kay presents a special Father’s Day reading and book signing featuring his new book Special Kay: the Wisdom of Terry Key {Hitt Street Press), a collection of his essays. Kay is best for his novels To Donee with the White Oog and The Kidnapping of Aaron Green. He is an accom plished essayist, social critic and humorist. Barnes & Noble on Thursday; June 15 at 7 p.m. FREE! 354- 1195. MARGARET MITCHELL Jane Eskridge reads from and discusses her new book, Sefwe Scatkiti The &r#ood Writings of Margoret MHcheiL a collection of previ ously unpublished works by the famed author of Gone With The Wind, Barnes A NoN* on Friday, June 16 at 7 p.m. FREE! 453-1195. POETRY SLAM Thu Athens Slam features guest per former Rebecca Henderson, who is coming to Athens on her national tour. A smoke-free event. Blue Sky Coffee downstairs on Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. Sign-up begins at 6:45 p.m. David, 546-7797. WRITING GROUP The Athens Pod of Georgia Writers invites authors of all levels and genres to join them for monthly get togethers that offer constructive critiquing in a friendly atmosphere. Meetings are held irf the 1902 OCAF Arts Center, 34 School St., Watkinsville on the third Wednesday of each month. 769-3042. f PORTS LACROSSE Native American Lacrosse or ToLi is a cross between ultimate frisbee, soccer and rugby and requires no special equipment to play. New players always welcome, no experiences necessary. UGA Intramural fields No. 1 on Sundays at 4 p.m. Becky, 542-3411 or Gene, 542-2682. SOCCER Adult Soccer Summer Cup competition, seven-member teams. Four games guaranteed. Athens YMCA on Friday evenings beginning June 30. Register by June 23. Cost: $225 per team. 543- 6596. ULTIMATE FRISBEE The Athens Ultimate Summer League is co-ed and welcomes players of all skill levels. League play begins on June 19. Registration will feature informal play and a rules session for beginners. UGA Intramural Fields near Lake Herrick on Wednesday, June 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $10 per person, includes team shirt Contact William Deaver at wdeaver@arches.uga.edu, KIPITUFF DANCE CLASSES Registration now underway for Summer Dance Classes in ballet jazz and tap to be held at the East Athens Educational Dance Center on Monday, June 19 through Saturday, August 12. 613- 3624, FAMILY DAY The GMOA presents 'Collaborating Buddies!* Kids and their families can take a tour of the new exhibit, "ColUborating Couples" and partici pate in a gallery activity by collaborating with a partner on a work of art using various media. Refreshments will be served. Georgia Kysetnn of Art on Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. FREE! 542-4662. FEED THE ANIMALS Come learn about the zoo's ani mals. Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail, Memorial Park, Sunday, Juna 18 at 1 p.m. FREE! 613-3616. GAME NIGHT! Barnes A No Me provides children's games, board games and other activities at this new twkre-monthly event. Fun for the whole family (ages 5 and up welcome). Barnes & Noble on Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m. FREE! 354-1195. OCAF ARTS CAMP The Oconee Cultural Arts M FLAGPOLE JUNE 14, 2000
