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LITERARY EVENTS
PERFORMANCE
ATHENS CREATIVE THEATRE Tickets are now on sale
for the ACT's Summer Musical Series. *7he Music of
Lerner & Lowe and Rodgers & Hammerstem" covers
thre° decades of classic showtunes from such hits as
Camelot. The Sound of Music. My Fair Lady. Gigi.
Oklahoma. South Pacific and Carousel. Enjoy such
songs as "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," "Thank Heaven for
Little Girls," "My Favorite Things" and much more!
The Morton Theatre downtown on Friday, July 7 and
Saturday, July 8. The next two musical events are
"The Music of Stephen Sondheim ard Jerry Herman”
on July 21-22 and "Those Crazy, Wacky Songs for the
Kid in All of Lis" on Aug. 4-8. All shows include an
old-fashioned ice cream social. Tickets: $10 per
show, $25 for the series, includes ice cream! 613-
3771. . .
ATHENS SYMPHONY The Athens Symphony has sev
eral openings in the string section of the orchestra.
Players with /iolin, viola, cello or bass experience
needed for the fall season, starting after Labor Day.
Auditions not required. Al Ligotti, 543-5333 or
athenssymphony.com.
CLASSIC SINGERS The next "Live! at the Library"
features a special performance by the Classic Singers.
Athens-Clarke County Library Auditorium on Sunday,
My 9 at 3 p.m. FREE! 613-3650.
CLASSICAL GUITAR David Mitchell, Michael Purdue
and Mark Smith present a concert featuring Celtic
music for Celtic flute and guitar, as well as classical
guitar music of Brazilian, Russian and Spanish ori
gins. CDs available for purchase. Seney Stovall Chapel
on Saturday, July 8 "»t 4 p.m. TREE! 546-7082.
GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS As part of the
Summer Choral Festival, the Georgia Children's
Chorus, currently in residence at UGA presents a
community concert. UGA Hodgson Concert Hall on
Friday, July 14. FREE! For information on the GCC or
to register children (ages 9-15) for the festival, 542-
8711.
OLIVER! Arts! Oglethorpe presents its sixth summer
musical, the Broadway classic, Oliver!. bas£d on
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Oglethorpe County
High School Auditorium on Thursday, July 6 through
Saturday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee Saturday at 2
p.m. Tickets: $7. bly@neg ; a.net.
RECITAL Voice recital featuring everything from clas
sical to Broadway showtunes. Above Bookstore and
Coffee House, 1092 Baxter St., on Sunday, July 9 at
3 p.m. FREE! 227-2020.
ZYDECO DANCE Tne legendaiy Roy Carrier and the
Night Rockers return to Athens to provide stompin'
zydeco tunes you can dance to. Klassics, 3155
Atlanta hwy. on Wednesday, July 12 from 9 p.m. to 1
a.m. Dance lessons taught from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission: S5. 353-9328.
EVENT!
GARDEN RAMBLE The experts at the Garden hold reg
ular, leisurely strolls focusing on seasonal items of
interest. This month, botanist Elaine Nash will talk
about the Plant Communities of the Orange Trail.
Meet at covered shelter adjacent to lower parking lot.
Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to
11 a.m. FREE! 542-1244.
TOUR DE SPRAWL Take a 25-mile tour of Athens and
the surrounding area by bike or shuttle and hear pre
sentations about growth and development. Scheduled
for Sept. 9. To volunteer or register f or this first-ever
in Athens event call 546-6758 or
bikeathens.com/tour.
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.
PART-TIME WRITERS The writer's group returns to
read, discuss and critique each others' writing. New
members and all genres are welcome. Barnes & Noble
on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. 354-1195.
POETRY AND FAITH Discussion series led by Rev.
Porter Taylor and Rebecca Baggett. St. Gregory'
Episcopal Church on Thursday, July 5 from 7 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. 546-7553.
THE SALON SERIES The inaugural installment of the
Salon Series, a monthly event with local authors and
other experts discussing literary, social, political and
cultural issues, features Dr. Edward J. Larson, author
and historian, discussing the 75th anniversary of the
Scopes Trial and the continuing struggle in American
between science and religion. He will also sign copies
of his Pulitzei Pnze-winning book Summer of the
Gods and his new collection. The Scopes Tnal—4
Photographic Essay. Barnes & noble on Tuesday. July
11 at 7 p.m. 354-1195.
WRITERS WORKSHOP Aspiring writers are invited to
join author Beverly Connor in a workshop on the
craft and business of writing. Ms. Connor, author of
the "Lindsay Chamberlain" mysteries, will speak on
the mystery genre in general and the basics of
locating and using writing resources on th° Internet.
Barnes & Noble on Thursday, July 6 at 7 p.m. FREE!
No registration required. 3*j4-1195.
WRITING GROUP The Athens Pod of Georgia Writers
rnvites authors of all levels and genres to join them
for monthly get togethers that offer constructive cri
tiquing in a friendly atmosphere. Meetings are held at
the 1902 OCAF Arts Center, 34 School St,
Watkinsville on the third Wednesday of each month.
769-3042.
SPORT!
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 experience necessary. UGA
Intramural Fields No. 1 on Sundays at 4 p.m. Becky
542-3411 or Gene. 542-2682.
SOCCER TOURNAMENT The Fourth Annual Georgia
Cup features six-a-side competition with six adult
divisions for men and women and co-ed teams.
Athens YWCO on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9.
(843) 689-3440 or adultsoccer.com
KIDSTUFF
GAME NIGHT! Barnes & Noble provides children's
games, board games and other activities at this new
twice-monthiy event. Fun for the whole family (ages
5 and up welcome;. Barnes & Noble on Friday, July 7
and 21 at 7 p.m. FREE! 354-1195.
POKEMON LEAGUE Weekly card trading, battling
‘ gym leaders' (witn cards or Game Boy) and earning
baoges. All ages. The second session always attracts
a big cowd. Books-A-Million, 10 Huntington Rd.
(beside w r estside Wat-Mart) on Saturdays from 12
noon to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. FREE! 369-3900.
PUPPET SHOWS "A Lost Button," lap puppet show
from Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad are Fnends.
Performed by Jackie Eisner. ACC Library Auditorium on
Thursday, July 6 at 10 a.m. Also, "The Princess and
the Frog" puppet show on Tuesday, July 11 at 9:30
a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. FREE! 613-3650.
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS The Athens-Clarke
County Library continues its 2000 Summer Reading
Clubs. Kids up to age 11 can register for "Open a
Book... Jump In!" by picking up a folder at the
Children's Area desk. Readers can earn prizes and cer
tificates for reading the required number of books.
Young adults ages 11-18 can register for "Jump Into
Reading!". Prizes will by awarded for reading points
earned and the top three readers will receive gift cer
tificates to Barnes & Noble. The Summer Reading
Programs run through Sunday, August 20. 613-3650,
ext. 314.
STORY fIME "Reading Rainbow Day!" features Martha
Speaks by Susan Meridaugh. Barnes & Noble on
Saturday, July 8 at 11 a.m. FREE! 354-1195.
David Mitchell performs a classical guitar concert at Seney Stovall Chapel, July 8 at 4 p.m.
ART ANNOUNCEMENT!
LOWERY GALLERY Call for entries for the Athens
Regional Juried Photography Show to be held Aug. 6-
Sept. 15. Entry fee is $15 for up to three pieces. 795-
0102 or lowerygallery@email.com.
ART RECEPTION!
RICHARD PARKS Opening reception for painter and
bird enthusiast Richard Parks. Botanical Garden on
Sunday, July 9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 542-6152.
ART CLASSES
GOOD DIRT Registration for Good Dirt's Summer
Camps 2000 for children now underway. Kids can
learn Jewelry-making, Pottery, Paper-making. Large
Scale Paper Mache Puppet-making and much more.
Gocd Dirt Ceramic Workcenter, 355-3161.
GLASSBLOWING Three-day Glassblowing Workshops
held monthly, Watkinsville. Limited spaces, registra
tion required. Patrice Secrist, 769-7198.
LYNDON HOUSE Spaces are stili available for the
Lyndon House Arts Center Summer Day Camp:.
Classes are offered for four age groups: Preschool (.-
5 years). Discoverer's Club (lst-3ra grade).
Discoverer j Club II (4th-5th grade). Art Camp :
(middle school). An Camp II (high school). One- and
two-weel s sessions run through the summer. 613-
3623. ■
MICHAELS Learn painting, calligraphy and mosaic
tiling, sign yourself up for the Memory Book Club or
sign the kids up for the Saturday Kids' Club. Michaels
Arts & Crafts Store, times and fees vary, 549-6955.
OPEN STUDIO Life drawing classes allowing artists
the opportunity to refine their drawing skills by
working with live models. No instruction provided,
bring your own materials Georgia Museum of Art
Forio Classroom on Wednesday, July 5 from 5:3C p.rr.
to 8*30 p.m. Fee: $3. 542-4662.
ART AROUND TOWN
1902 GALLERY AND TATTOO (651 W. Broad St.)
Paintings by Michael Herman with sculptures and
paintings by Josh Shaddock. Through June 19.
ABOVE BOOKSTORE AND COFFEEHOUSE Photos by-
Aaron Pevey, through mid-July.
ART MASTERS GALLERY (Watkinsville) Pottery by
Lyette Philips, paintings anu fun stuff by Peter
Loose, face jugs by Kim Black, bird paintings by Judy
Brinkhorst, colorful pictures of area landmarks by
James Dean, lighthouse and iron horse paintings by-
Jean Gibson and other works from area artists.
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY Oil, acrylics and
collages by Alex Cook scattered throughout the
library, paintings on the back of the ETC wall by
Hildergarde Timberlake, a garden display in the
Heritage Cases by Phil Seigler and sculptures in the
lobby by Harold Rittenberry. Through July.
BARNES & NOBLE Pen drawings by Jennifer Strevig,
through August.
BLUEBIRD CAFE Works by self-taught realistic folk
artist Martha Phillips. Through July 7. Next Up:
Paintings by Ashley Thompson, through July.
BLUE SKY' COFFEE "Art Rocks," art inspired by music.
Features paintings by Terry Rowlett, Jeff Owens and
Charles Greenleaf. Through July.
BOTANICAL GARDEN "Southern Bird Portraits," a col
lection of watercolor paintings by Richard Parks, July
9-Aug. 13.
CLAYTON STREET DELI ON BROAD Colorful, eclectic
paintings and illustra Jons of refineries and other
subjects by Jennifer Tessler and Lydia Crumbley.
Through mid-July.
DREAMCATCHER Paintings exploring tree motifs by
Kathryn Christian. Through July.
DREE AND COMPANY Paintings by Stan Multin.
Through mid-June.
ESPRESSO ROYALE CAFFE Paintings L\. Scct f r c
through July.
FIVE STAR DAY CAFE Black anc white photograph:;
works of various people and places by Laura
Newbum. Through mid-July.
FLICKER GALLERY (Washington St.) "Our WorL
Outside," an exhibit of photographs of Kosevc by
Peter Frey and of the Mozambique floods by Mark
Greenberg. Through mid-July.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART "Collaborating Couples," a
collection of collaborative mixed-media artworks,
including David and Lizzie Zucker-Saltz, Jim
Buonaccorsi and LeeAnn Mitchell, Susan Roberts and
Michael Simon, Deborah McCiary and Hunt Clarke, and
Philip Auslander and Deanna Sirlin. Through August
6. "William J. Thompson: A Spiritual Journey," a
diverse collection of his sculptures, through Aug. 20.
"Atelier 17/Contrepoint: The Transition," a collection
of contemporary prints, through Aug. 27.
GOOD DIRT Pottery by Carter Gillies, J. Lintecume
and Abhy Reish, plus sculptures by Alicia Caban-
Wheeler.
THE GRIT Photographs by John Bishop and Tom
Renaud. Through July 9.
HARGRETT LIBRARY (UGA) "Hollywood's View of
Georgia,' a sampling of materials relating to movie;
set in Georgia and by Georgia authors. On display are
lobby cards, movie stills, scripts, posters and others
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