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► ► ► ► ► i ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► > > ► ► ► f WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK 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 CHORAL SOCIETY Enjoy an evening of tuneful hilarity presented by the Athens Choral Society. "P.D.Q. Bach" is the honored composer of the evening. "Birthday Ode to Big Daddy Bach" is a rousing salute to J. S. Bach on his 100th birthday. "The Stoned Guest" is a half-act comic opera based on the famed Don Giovanni. The finale is a piesenta- tion of "Oedipus Tex," which puts a decidedly Western spin on the famous Greek tragedy. This con cert will help raise funds for the Society's free con certs for the rest of the year. Seney Stovall Chapel on Milledge Ave. next to the Varsity, on Thursday, Aug. 10 and Friday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: S8. 543- See "Out There! Pick" on next page. Athens Community Theatre behind Taylor Grady House off Prince Ave., on Thursday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 5 at 8:15 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 6 at 2:15 p.m. Tickets: $5- $10. 208-8696. PAUL LOMBARD The next "Live! At the library" fea tures an acoustic perfor mance by singer/song writer Paul Lombard, of the popular local band Trunkfire. Athens-Clarke County Library Auditorium on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. FREE! 613-3650 0697. Y ATHENS CREATIVE THEATRE Tickets are now on sale for the last of the ACT Summer Musicals, "Those Crazy, Wacky Songs for the Kid in All of Us!" The show features songs from children's television shows, the Muppet movies, "Sesame Street," even commer cials! Admission includes an old-fashioned ice cream social. Moiton Theatre on Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10, includes ice cream! 613-3580. 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. FREE TO BE YOU AND ME The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation present its seventh annual children's pro duction, Free to be... You and Me by actress Mario Thomas and directed by local musician Pam Blanchard with live music performed by the "Sunny- Side Up" band. Originally published in 1974, this spectacular collection of stories, songs and poems, all about the joys of just being yourself (and letting others do the same), is packed with enough inspira tion to span several generations. Oconee County Civic Center, Thursday August 10 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Friday August 11 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturday August 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $6 adults, $ 4 for chil dren, students and seniors. Day Care and group rates are available for the matinees. 769-4565. THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER The Town and Gown Players presents a new production of Kaufman and Hart's classic comedy. The Man Who Came To Dmner. EVENTS BICYCLE TOUR The PUSH America Bicycle Team makes »*s way through Athens as part of its 7,000 mile trek across America. During this "Journey of Hope," 70 undergraduate members of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity cycle along two different r outes between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. to raise money and promote a greater understanding of people with Town & Gown Players present The Man Who Came To Dinner, at the Athens Community Theatre, August 3-6. severe disabilities. Guest speakers include UGA's Dr. Richard Mullendore and ACC Mayor Pro-Tern Linda Ford. UGA North Campus behind the Arch on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 2:30 p.m. 369-3562. MATERNITY FAIR The Fourth Annual Athens Area Maternity and Baby Fair will feature a day full of edu cation, classes and fun for parents and parents-to-be. Classic Center on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FREE! 583-2860. 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. LITERARY EVENTS EATONTON LITERARY FESTIVAL The second annual Eatonton Literary Festival and Book Fair celebrates the lives of such famous Putnam County authors as Joel Chandler Harris, Flannery O'Connor and Alice Walker. The festival opens with an evening of read ings of works by these authors at the Eatonton Presbyterian Church. Saturday's events begin with an all-day book fair, African folk tales by Akbar Imhotep, guided tours of literary sites, lectures on the three featured authors, an Eatonton-Putnam County Historical Society luncheon (registration required, $10 fee) and a closing reception with live music. Eatonton, Georgia on Friday, August 4 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 5, all day. FREE! Donations appreciated. Directions: 45 min. from Athens. Take Hwy. 441S through Madison, straight into downtown Eatonton. FANTASY DISCUSSION The meeting of the Young Adult Fantasy Bookclub features a discussion on The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkein. ACC Library on Wednesday. Aug. 9 at 2:30 p.m. 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. WORKING WRITERS The next Working Writers Workshop features Elaine Kalber, editor of Athens Magazine presenting "Writing for Magazine Publication." Open to all aspiring writers. Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. FREE! 354- 1195. 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. LECTURE! ENERGY HEALING Barbara Pritchard, a shamanic Australian healer specializing in "Chakra energy color work, dreamtime destiny healing and Blueprint soul healing," presents a lecture sponsored by Partners for Wholeness. ACC Library on Thursday, Aug. 3 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. FREE! 207-9400. IPORT! 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. KIDSTUFF 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 8. Noble on Friday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. FREE! 354-1195. PETTING ZOO Kids and their families are invited to the lake area of the park for an afternoon of up close and personal with calves, bunnies, chickens, lambs and even the occasional camel or llama. Pony rides, too! Memorial Park on the first Saturday of each month, beginning, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Petting zoo, $2; Pony rides, $3. 613-3616. 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. Books-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. PUPPET SHOW Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a presentation of the classic fairy tale, "The Princess and the Frog." Athens-Clarke County Library Auditorium on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. FREE! 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 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. STORYTIME Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, Aug 2 and Saturday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. FREE! 354-1195. ART ANNOUNCEMENT! ART WANTED City Salon & Spa in the Beechwood Shopping Center has a large gallery space available for displaying work of all media. Call Jennifer, 353- 3791. FLAGPOLE NEEDS ART Attention all artists: If you have a show up at any area gallery or business, send us photos, slides or digital files of your work from the show. Submitted work may be reproduced on these pages to showcase you and your work—for free! Contact Margaret, 549-9523. 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. NASHVILLE ART The Tomato Head in Nashville, TN is seeking art by Athens area artists to display. Suomit 5-10 slides of wall-mountable contemporary art by Sept. 15. (865) 525-6101, ext. 255 or 253. ART OPENING! LOWERY GALLERY Opening reception for the "Athens Regional Juried Photography Show," and the "Sloss Furnace Rc-siaent Artists' Exhibit." Sunday, Aug. 6 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 795-0102. ART AROUND TOWN 1942 GALLERY AND TATTOO (651 W. Broad St.) Paintings and multi-media works by Michael Herman. EB FLAGPOLE AUGUST 2, 2000