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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK FLAGPOLE JULY 12, 2000 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- pole.com or call 549-9523. PERFORMANCE ATHENS CREATIVE THEATRE Tickets are now on sale for the ACT's Summer Musical Series. The next two musical events are "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 include an old-fashioned ice cream social. Tickets: $10 per show, includes ice cream! 613-3771. ATHENS SYMPHONY The Athens Symphony has sev eral openings in the string section of the orchestra. Players with violin, viola, cello or bass experience needed for the fall season, starting after Labor Day. Auditions not required. Al Ligotti, 543-5333 or athenssymphony.com. 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 c riday, July 14. FREE! For information on the GCC or to register children (ages 9-15) for the festival. 542- 8711. artists will demonstrate their craft, interactive area, gift shop and end car with living quarters. The three gallery cars carry the exhibit 'The Artistry of Space: The NASA Art Program,” which consists of 78 works by national artists illustrating the significant eras of NASA's history. These were chosen from a collection of over 250 works by American artists who have been invited by NASA since 1962 to be involved in the U.S. space program and interpret space flight through their art. Car 1, named "Power To Go" after Paul Calle's painting of the Apollo 11 launch, covers the early years and include* works by Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg, among others. Car 2 has a special meaning for Athenians as it is named "The Second Giant Step" after Lamar Dodd's painting of the maiden launch of the shuttle Columbia. This car's works cover the space shuttle missions and the tragic loss of the Challenger in 1986. Car 3, "Go for the Stars," named after P. A. Nibet's depiction of the Hubble Telescope being hunched, covers NASA's most lecent projects and future plans for space explo ration. Artrain will be parked on the railroad track adja cent to the north end of the Thomas St. UGA perimeter parking lot and will be open to the public on Thursday, July 13 and Friday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 15 fiom 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. SlO w/dip; Frontline treatment, SlO; Microchip implant. S20. 353-2287. 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-minuie tour, no reservations required. Botanical Garden Visitor's Center, Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 542-6195. WRESTLING Live NCW Wrestling featuring hard core, tag-team and spe cialty matches with Jason Ultima, Onyx. Mark E Mark and others from the WB36 Sunday morning show. Bumpers, Hwy. 441 N on Wednesday, July 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets: S7-S8. 354-6962. "Man on the Moor." by Peter Max from "The Artistry of Space" exhibit, Artrain USA LITERARY EVENTS DAVID MORELAND The Georgia author discusses and autographs his controversial book Chickens Come Home to Roost. The original manuscript for the book, set in rural northeast Georgia, was confiscated by the GBI. Barnes & Noble on Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m. 354-1195. JOYCE R0CKW00D HUDSON The local author will be signing copies of her n°w book, Apalachee, the story of a Native American woman whose life is torn apart when Spanish missionaries settle in her homeland. Book Peddlers, 196 Alps Rd., on Saturday, July 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 546-7427. PART-TIME WRITERS The writer’s group returns to read, discuss and critique each others' writing. New members and all genres are welcome. Barnes E. Noble on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. 354-1195. POETRY SLAM Emcee and featured performer David Oates hosts an evening of poetry competition with a poetry slam competition and open mic. Open mic limit: 8-10 performers. Competition limit: 8 per formers. Time limit is 3 min. per person. Prizes awarded to top 3 performers: S25, SlO, S5. Athens- Clarke County Library on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. Registration for the slam and open mic begins at 6:30 p.m. 613-3650. TALKING ABOUT BOOKS Adult book discussion group features On the Occasion of My Last Afternoon hy Kaye Gibbons. ACC Library on Wednesday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m. 613-3650. 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 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. GAME NIGHT! Barnes & Noble provides children's games, board games and other activities at this new twice-monthly event. Fun for the whole family (ages 5 and up welcome). Barnes & Noble on Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m. FREE! 354-1195. HARRY POTTER Discover the "supernatural" ingredi ents in many of Hogwart's best potions from the Harry Potter series. Brew tasting and treats provided! ACC Library Storyroom on Thursday, July 13 at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. FREE! 613-3650. PIRATES! Storyteller Evan Michael Bush shares some tales of ghostly ships and buried treasure. Kids can make a treasure map and an eye patch to take home. ACC Library on Tuesday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m. FREE! No registration required. Adult caregiver must be pre sent. POKEMON LEAGUE Weekly card trading, battling "gym leaders (with cards or Game Boy) and earning badges. All ages. The second session always attracts a big crowd. Dooks-A-Million, 10 Huntington Rd. (beside westside Wal-Mart) on Saturdays from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. FREE! 369-3900. SUMMER READING PROGRAMS The Athens-Clarke County Library continues its 2000 Summer Reading Clubs. Kids up to age 11 can register for "Open a Bock.. Jump In!" by picking up a tolaer at the Children's Area desk. Readers can earn prizes and cer tificates for reading the required number of bookj. Young adults ages 11-18 can register for "Jump into Reading!" Prizes will by awarded tor 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. STORYTIME Lizzy and Skunk by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick. Barnes & Noble on Saturday, July 15 at 11 a.m. Also- When Sophie Gets Angry—Really. Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang on Wednesday, July 19 at 11 a.m. FREE! 354-1195. SPORTS 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 welcomp, no experience necessary. UGA Intramural Fields No. 1 on Sundays at 4 p.m. Becky, 542-3411 or Gene, 542-2682. KIDSTUFF CREATIVE MOMENTS Guest presenter Stacy Wurst helps young children explore their creativity and develop their imaginations through music, props and games. ACC Library Storyroom on Saturday, July 15 from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (age 2 and under) and 3:3C p.m. to 4 p.m. (ages 3 to 5). FREE! No registration required. 613-3650. ART ANNOUNCEMENTS HERITAGE FOUNDATION The Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation invites regional artists to participate in its annual holiday gala, "Silent Lights." High-quality art in any medium with the theme of lighting will be accepted through November. Laura Straehla, 353- 1801. 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 OPENINCS CARL MARTIN Opening reception for his photography show titled "Systems of Organization." Live music provided by the Fine Kola Quartet. Flicker Theatre and Georgia Children's Chorus performs at Hodgson Hall, July 14 at 8 p.m. MERCHANT OF VENICE Director John Vance and his JV Productions present a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Vance has heightened the play’s dramatic context (including the traditionally anti-climactic final scenej and its humorous and playful aspects. He also presents the character of Shylock—usually portrayed as a sadistic villain—as a complex and bitter man, a product of his times and the culture he lives in. Seney Stovall Chapel, 201 N. Milledge Ave. on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $7 adults. $5 stu dents and seniors. 543-2012. ZYDECO DANCE The legendary Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers return to Athe n s 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. Danct lessons taught from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: $5. 353-9328. EVENTS ARTRAIN USA Artrain USA, the nation's only trav eling art museum, is making a stop in Athens this week. Since its beginnings in 1971, the train has car ried 14 fine art exhibitions to 2.6 million people in 600 communities across 44 states. The tiain features three gallery cars, an artist's studio where local and Sunday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE! Donations encouraged. Mini-reception featuring former NASA Art Program Director James Dean on Wednesday, July 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Co-spon sored by the Lyndon House Arts Center, 613-3623. BIKE SHOW Local motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to enter their rides in a Bike Show. Or come by just to check out all the hogs. Engine Room on Washington St. on Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bike entry: $7. 613-1324. CONTRA DANCE The Athens Folk Music and Dance Society is sponsoring a contra and square aance. Contra dancing originated in England and France. Couples face other couples and move up and down the line doing figures such as the do-si-do, prome nade, swing and others. Calling by Mary Briggs, live music provided by old-time band. Smokin' Pig, from Atlanta. UGA Memorial Hall on Satuiday, July 15 from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Admission- $4-S6. Lessons taught from 7 :30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 613-8287 or boenson@piedmont.edu. RABIES CLINIC The Athens Area Humane Society and Canine Angeis are hosting a Rabies Clinic and Dog Wash. Animals will be available for adoption. Super Pet West on the Atlanta Hwy. on Saturday, July 15 fiom 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost, rabies vacc. for cats and dogs are $5 (1-yr.) and $10 (3-yr.); dog baths is $7, m