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organizations. UGA Tate Center Plaza on Friday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE! SAFE CAMPUSES NOW Safe Campuses Now is spon soring its annual "Walk for Safety" benefit to raise money and awareness about the group's programs. Participants will receive free T-shirts (first 300 to sign-up), enjoy live music and free food. Doorprizes and giveaways. UGA Spec Towns Track on S. Lumpkin St. on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $8 donation. 354-1115. SANDY CREEK BIRD SEED SALE The Nature Center presents its 16th Annual Bird Seed Sale to raise funds for its educational programs and services. Orders will be taken Oct. 2 through Oct. 27. Delivery date is Saturday, Nov. 4. 613-3615. WINE FESTIVAL The Oconee Fall Wine Fest features over 50 top wines to taste and great food from area restaurants. Talk with wine experts and listen to live jazz from Kit Holmes. Ticket price includes wine glass and program book. A portion of the proceeds benefit WUGA Public Radio and the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast, 5 Harden Hill Rd., Watkinsville on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets: $17.75 advance, $20 at the door, children free with parents. (706) 254-2739 or classic- citybrew.com. LITERARY EVENTt ATLANTA PARADOX The "Salon Series" continues with a presentation by Dr. David Sjoquest, co-editor of The Atlanta Paradox. Barnes & Noble on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. 354-1195. JEANNETTE LANDER American German Jewish author Jeannette Lander presents a series of lectures at UGA this week. Lander is the author of Die Tochter (The Daughters). Lander presents a discussion on writing novels at UGA Brumby Hall on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. FREE! 542-3966. As part of the Noon Speaker Series, "From Atlanta to Berlin and Beyond," Lander will read from her works. UGA Tate Center Room 140 on Friday, Oct. 6 at 12:20 p.m. FREE! 542-2846. Lander will give a lecture, "The Jewish Experience in Germany After the Holocaust," at UGA Peabody Hall Room 205 on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. FREE! 542-2446. OPEN READING Stillpoint, UGA's literary magazine, invites writers come share poetry and prose. UGA Tate Center Room 154 on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7:45 p.m. 357-0317. POETRY GROUP New, ongoing poetry group the first Wednesday of every month at Book Peddler (Beechwood) beginning Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. 742-0833. TERRY KAY ► Local author Terry Kay celebrates the release of his new book. Taking Lottie Home. A book reading, signing and discussion will follow the reception. Barnes & Noble on Friday, Oct. 6 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. FREE! 354-1195. WRITING GROUP The Athens Pod of Georgia Writers invites author 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. 12 as well as after school for grades 3-5 and adult/child courses for toddlers and preschoolers and their parents. Classes are once per week for 10 weeks. All fees include supplies. Call for fees and times and to pre-register, 613-3623. 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 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. FREE! 369-3900. STORYTIME Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. FREE! 354-1195. TEEN SURVIVORS Beginning Oct. 9, teens can come by the Young Adult area and get their picture taken with the 3 books they couldn't live without on a deserted island. All "survivors" get a free food coupon and get their photo (complete with palm tree and fave books) displayed for all to see. ACC Library on Monday, Oct. 9 through Friday, Oct. 13. 613-3650. 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. ATHENS CANINE RESCUE Athens Canine Rescue is seeking artists to participate in a showing of dog fashions and a silent auction fund-raiser. Original canine fashion wear or artwork in any medium with a dog theme accepted through October. Joanne, 769- 4257 or email fundraiser@athenscaninerescue.com. 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 the craftsmanship of Chinese art and artifacts that date back 5,000 years. Georgia Museum of Art Dudley Audio/Visual Theater through October 29, showing continuously. 542-4662. ART LECTURES ANITA KUNZ Illustrator and artist Anita Kunz visits UGA this week. Kunz's work has been exhibited in galleries all over the world, and her illustrations have graced the covers of Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, Time and over 50 book jackets. Georgia Museum of Art M. Smith Griffith Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. FREE! 542-4662. LECTURES PAUL SIMON The Center for Arts and Humanities pre sents former Senator Paul Simon. UGA Park Hall Room 265 on Monday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. FREE! 542-3966. SPORTS VOLLEYBALL UGA vs. South Carolina. UGA Ramsey Student Center on Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. FREE! KIDSTUFF BEAR HOLLOW Explore the Bear Hollow classroom and visit with some of the animals used in the zoo's programs such as salamanders, pond turtles, screech owls and more. Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail, Memorial Park on the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. FREE! No registration required. 613-3616. GAME DAY BASH Kids ages 4-12 can join the staff of the Sandy Creek Nature Center for a five hour program of hiking, nature crafts, games and up-close animal encounters during UGA home games. Program dates are Saturdays, Oct. 14, Nov. 18 and 25. Cost: $20 per child, must pre-register. 613-3615, ext. 0. 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, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. FREE! 354-1155. LYNDON HOUSE The Lyndon House offers a full range of children's classes for pre-schoolers through grade of your work from the show. Submitted work may be repro duced on these pages in the "Out There!" art section to showcase 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. MORE ART WANTED Clayton St. Deli on Broad is seeking artists to display their work. Pieces must be suitable for hanging. Pam, 369-5400. ART EVENTS BARNES & NOBLE Opening reception for "Authors of Athens," a new collection of photographs of Athens area authors by Jane Windsor. Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. 354-1195. CLAYTON ST. GALLERY Opening reception for "Hearth: Collecting & Supporting the Arts in Athers," work from the collection of Gretchen Eisner and Kirk Pleasant. Friday, Oct. 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 549- 9299. LYNDON HOUSE Reception for "Nature: Touched and Untouched," an exhibit by June Ball, Celia Brooks, Carl Martin and Mark Steinmetz. Friday, Oct. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 613-3650. VIDEO ON CHINESE ART In conjunction with the exhibit, "Art of the Afterlife: Chinese Funerary Art of the Han Dynasty," the museum presents a video titled "imperial Treasures of Chinese Art." Learn more about ART CLASSES GOOD DIRT Ongoing classes for children and adults. Learn all aspects of ceramics, pottery and more. Good Dirt Ceramic Workcenter, 355-3161. GLASSBLOWING Three-day glassblowing workshops held monthly, Watkinsville. Limited spaces, registra tion required. Patrice Secrist, 769-7198. LYNDON HOUSE Classes for adults in Clay: Hand/Wheel, Jewelry/Metalwork, Jewelry/Beadwork, D r awing, Fabric Design and Weaving/Floor Loom. All classes meet once a week, for 10 weeks beginning Oct. 3. Fees: $80 per class, pre-registration required. 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 for artists to refine their drawing skills using live models. No instruction provided; bring your own materials. Georgia Museum of Art Forio Studio Classroom on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $3. 542-4662. WATERCOLOR Artist Salley Hundley teaches a two- part watercolor workshop. Monroe Art Guild on Oct. 24 and 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $50. Pre-regis tration required. (770) 207-8937. ART AROUND TOWN 1902 OCAF ARTS CENTER "OCAF Member's Open exhibit." Through Oct. 21. ABOVE BOOKSTORE AND COFFEEHOUSE Paintings by local artist Ben Underwood. Through mid-Oct. ART MASTERS GALLERY (Watkinsville) Paintings and fun stuff by Peter Loose, face jugs by Kim Black, bird paintings by Judy Brinkhorst, colorful sketches of area landmarks by James Dean, light house and iron horse paintings by Jean Gibson and other works from area artists. ATHENS ACADEMY Coming Soon: Alumni Show. Oct. 20-Nov. 29. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Paintings by Flo Gross. Through Nov. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY "Messages from Beyond," acrylic on wood paintings by Beth Sales in Browsing. Also, pastels and charcoals by Susan Beaubien on the 2nd floor and paintings by Larry Forte outside the Heritage Room. Through Oct. ATHENS DANCE ACADEMY (Jefferson Rd.) Watercolors by Jean Gibson. Through Nov. AURUM STUDIOS Paintings by June Ball. Through Nov. BARNES & NOBLE A premiere photo essay collection of Athens' area authors by V. Jane Windsor. Through Dec. THE BEAN'RY Pen and charcoal drawings by Alex Cook. Through Oct. BLUEBIRD CAFE "Bluebirds and Breakfast," show casing the talents of three local artists. Through Oct. Also, a new permanent mural of a psychedelic land scape by Jeremy Hughes. BLUE SKY COFFEE B&W photographs of various locales by Jonathan Evans. Through mid-Oct. BOTANICAL GARDEN Paintings of southern France by Patricia Maxwell. Through Oct. 29 CHY SALON 8i SPA Watercolors by Jessica Elliot and Allen Clements, as well as nude paintings by Heather Balthazar. Through Oct. CLAYTON ST. DELI ON BROAD Vivid acrylics of the human face by Melanie Harris. Through mid-Oct. CLAYTON STREET GALLERY "Hearth: Collecting & Supporting the Arts," featuring works from the col lection of Gretchen Eisner and Kirk Pleasant. Included in the exhibit is artwork form Eisner's children's book "The Pea-Pan Stories." Oct. 8-28. COURTHOUSE (Magistrate's Office) Watercolors by Constance Mullan. Through Nov. DREAMCATCHER Paintings by Michelle Glenn and sculptures by Shane Urquhart. Through Oct. ► continued on next page custom clothing & alterations draperies, cushions and pillows, too 613-0047 • 697 S. 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