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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 Y ATHENS CHORA L 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 presenta 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: $8. 543- 0697. House Band, with John James on Soxophone. The evening's performances will be broadcast live all over Georgia on the Peach State Public Radio Network. UGA Georgia Center Masters Hall on Friday, August 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: S10 general admission. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 14 at 9 a.m. Available at the WUGA office (Georgia Center, Room 138), Homeplace in Five Points, Native America downtown and on-line at wuga.org. 542-9842. ONE-ACT PLAY Town 3nd Gown's final Second Stage performance this season Freg To Be You ^ Me at the Oconee County Civic Center, August 10-12. is "Love: Up Close and Impersonal." First up is a theatrical reading based on 16th and 17th century works entitled Maid, Wife, or Widow, directed by Fnnces Teague. Afterwards, comes the one act play, A Lover of Beauty, a dark and edgy premiere written by local author Lila Ralston and directed by Pamela Mitchell. When a famous movie actor realizes he is being stalked, he relies on his security consultant Hal to figure out what to do. "It's about a stalker, but it's the kind'of stalker you haven't seen portrayed befoie," says Mitchell. Athens Community Theatre behind Taylor Grady House off Prince Ave., on Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12 at 8: 1 5 p.m., and Sunday, August 13 at 2:15 p.m. Tickets: S4-S5. 543-2012. 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 iates are available for the matinees. 769-4565. "HOOT!" The Athens Folk Music and Dance Society presents its monthly "Hoot!" featuring Redneck GReece performing his unique brand of counfy music, singer/songwriter Jean Spencer, folk covers from the Lexington Gang, and the power trio of Nathan Sheppard, Jason Roman and Neal Priest. Susan Staley of the Solstice Sisters opens the show and hosts the evening's entertainment. Locos Deli & Pub Courtyard (Harris St., just off Baxter, on Monday, Mug. 14 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. FREE! All ages wel come. 208-0985. LIVE RADIO WUGA-FM presents its annual live radio event, "Once in a Blue Moon." This year's line-up fea tures local singer/songwriter Vic Chesnutt, folk trio the Solstice Sisters, country rock ensemble Redneck GReece Deluxe, author Philip Lee Williams and the EVENTS BENEFIT COOK-OUT Earth Fare is hosting a cook-out to benefit BikeAthens, a local organization promoting alternative transportation and land use policies. Grilled sandwiches, including vegetarian options available. The Zaxby's cycling team will be raffling off bike helmets and discuss bike safety at 1 p.m. Earth Fare in Five Points on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 11-a.m. to 2 p.m. Sandwiches: S3. 227-1717. GARDEN RAMBLE Join the experts at the Garden for a casual stroll through the herb gardens. Meets at covered shelter adjacent to lower parking lot Botanical Garden on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 9 a.m. FREE! 542-1244. FAMILY PARTY Come join the staff of Sandy Creek Park for an "End of the Summer Bash," featuring family activities such as archery, fishing, canoeing, swimming, face painting and a cookout. Sandy Creek Park on Monday, Aug. 14 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: S4 per person, pre-registration required. Park is open only to pre-registered participants. Cl3-3615. MATERNITY FAIR The Fourth Annual Athens Area Maternity and Baby Fair will feature a day full of edu cational classes and demonstrations on pre-preg nancy, pregnancy and parenting issues. A maternity fashion show, children's activities and lots of free gifts and doorprizes for parents and parents-to-be. Classic Center Exhibit Hall on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FREE! 583-2860. "ROLIN' JOEL" Join Joel Wise, AKA "Rolin' Joel" as he celebrates the anniversary of his disco roller skating championship. Joel will perform and refresh ments will be served. Open to the public. Sandy Creek Park Community Building on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. FREE! 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 for this first-ever in Athens event call 546-6758 or bikeathcns.com/tour. TOUR THE GARDEN Tne 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. until Aug. 31. 542-6195. LITERARY EVENTS 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. 613-3650. JERRY LEE DAVIS Georgia author and playwright Jerry Lee Davis reads from and signs copies of his new novel, Twin City. Barnes & Noble on luesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. 354-1195. WRITING GROUP The Athens Pod of Georgia Writers invites authors o* 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., Watkins zille on the third Wednesday of each month. 769-3042. LECTURES SALON SERIES The Barnes & Noble "Salon Series" continues with "Whose Water Is It?" a presentation by Dr. James E. Kundell. Currently of the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government and technology advisor to the Georgia General Assembly, Dr. Kundell will discuss the current drought, the effects of Intramural Fields No. 1 on Sundays a* 4 p.m. Becky, 542-3411 or Gene, 542-2682. KIPSTUFF COOKING! Kids can learn to prepare heaithy, fun snacks and meals with Chef Travis. Parental supervi sion required. Earth Fare in Five Points on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. 227-1717. 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, Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. FREE! 354-1195. 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. 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 Nathan Sheppard, Jason Roman and Neal Priest perform at the "Hoot! on August 14, 8-10 p.m. Atlanta sprawl and the current "water wars" between Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. 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 welcome, no experience necessary. UGA tificates to Barnes & Noble. The Summer Reading Programs run through Sunday, August 20. 613-3650, ext. 314. STORYTIME Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. FREE! 354-1195. ART ANNOUNCEMENTS ART WANTED City Salon & Spa in the Beechwood Shopping Center has a large gallery space available IB FLAGPOLE AUGUST 9, 2000