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and you can hire a Toppers dancer as your caddy as
well Entry fee includes breakfast golf with carts,
drinks, lunch and prizes at Toppers. Chimne/s in
Winder on June 18. 613-0504, 706-224-8733.
LITERARY EVENTS
FRANKENSTEIN "Frankenstein: Penetrating the
Secrets of Nature,* is a traveling exhibit all about
19th century medicine. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
creature and what he means to society and science
today. Special events: Dr. Sidney Perkowitz will read
from and discuss his book Digital People: Prom Bionk
Humans to Androids (from Talos to Frankenstein to
the Terminator). Cali for date and time. ACC Library
through May. REE! 613-3650.
JOHN GRIFFIN The author will discuss his book A
Pictorial History of the Confederacy, which contains
500 rarely seen photos. Includes a 25-min. slide pre
sentation and a Q&A session. ACC Library on
Wednesday. May 11 at 7 p.m. FREE! 613-3650.
JUDITH ORTIZ COFER The Classic Center Cultural
Foundation continues its "Write Around Home" Ut-
erary luncheon series with a reading, lunch, Q&A and
booksigning with Judith Ortiz Cofer, author of Coll Me
Maria. An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio. Silent
Dandng: A Porticl Remembrance of a Puerto Ricon
Childhood. Classic Center on Friday, May 13 at 12
noon. Tickets: $25. 357-4444.
KIDSTUFF
RECYCLED ART Create art from recycled materials.
Some of the work created at this event will be in the
ACC Recycling Center's 10-year anniversary celebra
tion th»s FalL Lyndon House Arts Center on Saturday.
May 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ages 4-10 with adult)
and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ages 10 to adult). FREE! but
registration required by May 18. Call 613-3623.
ART CAMP Multicultural Summer art camp for ages
5-15. Kids will explore the cultures of different coun
ties. Elements Art Supply. Cost: $155 per week,
includes supplies. Register by calling 546-1310.
BRAINABIUTY Offers summer camps, swimming
lessons, toddler programs, and all kinds of summer
fun for ages 6 months to 12 years. Register now.
540-8237, www.brainabilityinc.com.
JUMP, JIGGLE & JIVE Music and movement for tod
dlers and their caregivers. YWCO. Starts June 11.
Cost: $48. Preregister by calling 354-7880.
MINI-DANCE CAMP Broadway Arts presents mini
dance camps for ages 3-12. $48-$65 per session.
Includes dance, drama, arts & crafts, costumes and
more. 10 students per session. Preregister at YWCO,
354-7880.
PLAYATES WORKSHOP A mixture of pilates, yoga,
neurological moves, balance, coordination and muscle
work and more, all esp. for kids! Healing Arts Centre
on Saturday, June 18. Cost* $14, $15 day of event
Parents are FREE! 613-1142.
SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS Summer theatre camp
sponsored by Athens Creative Theatre, June 27-July
21. Rising 3rd-12th graders. 17 fun-packed
rehearsals, culminating in a full production of Joseph
and the Amaiing Technicolor Dreamcoat July 22-24.
Call after May 1 for registration and details,
613-3628.
ART EVENTS
ATHICA SYMPOSIUM ATHICA presents the 'Living
with Technology Symposium." Take a curator's tour of
the "Embedded: Living with Technology* exhibit with
Lizzie Zucker Saltz at 2:30 p.m., then hang out with
E.LI. (Electro-Linguistic Imaginator), a poetry
spouting robot that you can actually teach new
words. At 4 p.m., there'll be a presentation, panel
discussion and Q&A session. ATHICA on Sunday, May
14. REE! 208-1613. www.athica.org.
SOON BAE KIM Opening reception for 'Delicacies,*
ceramic art by Soon Bae Kim. Gallery @ Good Dirt
on Friday, May 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. www.good
dirt.com.
ANA ANEST & AUDRONE KIRSCHNER Opening recep
tion for 'Circling the Muse,* featuring paintings and
drawings by Ana Anest and day vessels by Audrone
Kirschner. Refreshments from Le Maison Bleu. Athens
Academy Science and Art Building Myers Gallery on
Sunday, May 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ART ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATHFEST ARTIST MARKET The annual AthFest Juried
Artist Market is now accepting applications for par
ticipation in this year's event June 23-26. Go to
www.athfestcom/festival/art/art/htm for all the
details.
JIGSY’S ART Jigs/s Old Forge Pizza is looking for art
to display on its walls. Jeff Domenick, 678-471-5346.
ART CLASSES
GOOD DIRT Summer clay and glass classes. Kids' and
Parent/Child day classes. Summer camp schedule
now on-line at www.gooddirt.net. Camps begin May
23, ages 6-17. 355-3161.
ART AROUND TOWN
ACC LIBRARY Recent figure drawings by John Wright
Through May.
AMICI ITALIAN CAF< Paintings and wood carvings by
3retlan Weaver.
ATHENS ACADEMY (Science and Arts Building)
'Circling the Muse,* featuring paintings and drawings
by Ana Anest and day vessels by Audrone Kirschner.
Through May 27. Also, work by Susan Kridler in the
Lobby Gallery.
ATHICA "Embedded: Living With Technology," fea
turing the work of 12 national and local artists.
Large-scale digital works, electronically-driven sculp
tures, interactive sculpture, soundwork, bookart con
ceptual imagery and much more.
AURUM STUDIOS "Vietnamese Images," photographs
by Stephen Humphreys of the people and places of
Vietnam, with some Vietnamese artwork.
BORDERS Watercolors and oil paintings by Perry
McCrackin. Through May.
CLASSIC HAIR & SPA Oils and watercolors by Jacob
Wenzka.
COLLEGE AVE. PARKING DECK 'Art Decko 2005," an
art exhibit featuring murals by students at each of
the county schools.
DEPALMA'S (Downtown) Paintings by Jacob Wenzka.
Through May.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART "Andrfce Ruellan's 100th
Birthday." Through May 22.
THE GRIT "Work in Progress,* and "Remembering
Ghana," by Edwyna Arey. Through May 16.
HEALING ARTS CENTRE "Serpentine Dreams,"
abstract oil paintings by Elana Munroe. Through
May 28.
LOWERY GALLERY "No Assistance / Some
Assistance.* work by Amanda Jane Crouse, Kenny
Aguar, Kim Kirby, Vernon Thomsberry, interactive
exhibit by Sarah Jane and Eva Hannan with sounds
by Christian Devour. Through May 27.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER "Golden Threads:
Connecting Innovation and Tradition," the 50th
Anniversary juried exhibit from the Chatahoochee
Handweavers Guild. May 15-July 15.
OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY Water colors by Kathy
Hayes and Patricia Smith; Peruvian artifacts from the
collection of Capricia William,. Through May.
TIMEBOMB TATTOO "Eternal* photographs of
Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta. GA, by Brittny Teree
Smith.
UGA TATE CENTER GALLERY "Water Music: Photos
From the Streams from the Southern Appalachian
Mountains,* by Jay Kuhr. Through May 14.
UFDOWN GALLERY (159 N. Jackson St) New paint
ings by Sarah McCallum and Kent Knowles. Through
May.
CLASSES
ACTING Private lessons with a classically-trained
British actor and Royal Academy graduate. Drama,
speech and voice. 549-0905.
AMERICAN TANG SOO DO "The Way of the Chinese
Hand,* includes sparring, forms, grappling, weapons
training and more. Ages 13 & up. Kukkiwon Certified
Instructor. 552-3270, www.americantaekwondo.org.
CHAKRA BELLY DANCE Invoke the Goddess within.
For women only. All shapes, sizes and skill levels wel
come. Red Lotus Institute on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
549-2913.
CHEN STYLE TAUIQUAN Fundamental exercises, first
13 postures, and First Routine. Internationally
accredited instructor. Red Lotus Institute, Thursdays,
May 19-June 23. Cost: $60. Register at 549-2913.
COOKING AT THE GARDEN Cooking Class in Seasonal
Mexican Cuisine with Chef Sheila Bradley, themed on
Memorial Day fare. Botanical Garden Visitor Center on
Thursday, May 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost
$25. 542-6156.
FLOORSPACE Contemporary Dance Technique,
Community Dance Project, Children's Dance, and
Dandng the Bones: an experiential approach to
skeletal and facial architecture. Floorspace, 160 Tracy
St Julie Rothschild. 372-4830.
GOJU KARATE Learn the basics for health and self-
defense. 3 days per week, cost is $20/month. 548-
5578, 549-7077.
INTRO TO ISLAM Introductory course for new and
non-Muslims. Al-Nuda Islamic Center, 2022 S.
MiUedge Ave., on Fridays at 8 p.m. FREE! and open to
the public Also, beginning Arabic classes on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. FREE! 548-4620.
PILATES WORKSHOP Red Lotus Institute on Saturday.
May 14 at 4 p.m. CaU, 549-2913.
RENOVATION LENDING WORKSHOP Wells Fargo con
sultants teach you the ins and outs of buying a home
in need of repair, how to avoid common pitfalls when
obtaining a general contractor and how to buy HUD
homes. Athens-darke Heritage Foundation, 489
Prince Ave. on May 18 & 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
FREE! CaU 706-248-2923 to preregister.
SUMMER WINE SERIES Wine tasting with eight dif
ferent wines. Jigs/s Old Forge Pizza on Thursday, May
12 at 7:30 p.m. Cost $15. Reservations, 425-4479.
THERAPEUTIC DANCE Heating through movement in
a safe, supportive environment Red Lotus Institute
on Thursdays at 4 p.m. beginning May 19. 369-8855.
WINE & BEER TASTINGS Aromas introduces you to
fine spirits. May 12: French & Spanish wines with
Master Sommelier Michael McNeilL May 18: South
American beer tasting; May 26: Wine tasting with
Sharon Fenchak of Biltmore Estate. Reservations, call
208-0059.
YOGA CLASSES Canopy Studio is offering yoga
classes, Mondays at 5 p.m., Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Cost* $60/6 classes
or $12 per class drop-in rate. 549-8501.
AUDITIONS
CHURCH MUSIC Auditions for a soloist and pianist
for Sunday church services. CaU Judy, 548-7664 to
set up an audition time.
INDEPENDENT FILM Main roles and extras, male/
female, ages 18-35 needed for a new independent
film feature The Art of Suicide to be shot in Athens in
July. Crew and assistants needed as welL UGA Fine
Arts bldg, on Sunday, May 15 from 12 noon to 6
p.m., Monday, May 16 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
www.artnfsuicide.com. artofsuicide@gmaiLcom.
MEETINGS
ATHENS CIGAR CLUB Open to everyone who appreci
ate* a fine cigar. Foundry Park Pavilion on the first
Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. FREE! 425-0444.
ATHENS CASUALS Queer men's earty-evening social
group now meeting in Athens. Alternative to the bar
scene. Michael athens.casuals@gmailcom.
ATHENS LEADS CLUB Expand your business contacts.
Meets at Buffalo's Cafc on Thursdays at 12 noon.
706-454-0926.
ATHENS CtlLi CLUB Learn traditional Irish figure
(group) dances in a relaxed atmosphere. Meets 1st &
3rd Tuesdays, every month. FREE! Beth, 369-8348 or
Holly, 247-1748. www.seedstar.net/athensceiliclub.
TOASTMASTERS Improve your public speaking skills.
Fire Station #7, 2350 Barnett Shoals Rd., every
Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Beth, 340-6827,
www.dasskcitytm.org.
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT GROUP Group for women
to leam to love their bodies, and boost self-esteem
in a supportive environment and more. WomanSpace!,
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning June 15. Cost
$180 for 12-week program, or $70/mo. CaU to pre
register, 706-424-1860, info@bethanyfaith.com.
WRITERS GROUP Meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at Novi's
Space. 296-2076.
ATHENS ROCK 8 GEM CLUB Business meeting and
educational program on 'Florescent Minerals.* AU
interested parties are invited to the Friendship
Christian Church on Tuesday, Kay 17 at 7:30 p.m.
FREE! 549-8082.
SUPPORT GROUPS
AA 504- meetings per week aU over Athens. Get
schedule at www.athensaa.com or caU 543-0436.
ANXIETY' DISORDERS Support group for people with
anxiety disorders and their families. UGA Psychology
Bldg. Room 133 on 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month
at 5:30 p.m. 542-1173.
SUICIDE SURVIVORS Open to anyone who has lost a
loved one to suicide. Nu^Ts Space, 306 Oconee St on
the last Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Linda Philips, 227-1515.
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER Weekly therapeutic groups
available for adults and children who are survivors of
sexual assault or abuse. 353-1912 for details.
HELP OUT!
GALLERY SITTERS Volunteer gallery sitters needed for
ATHICA. Contact volunteer@athka.org, 208-1613.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Southern Care Hospice is
looking for volunteers to visit with patients, assist
families, run errands. Mia Oglesby, 549-5558.
ATHFEST Volunteers needed for the festival scheduled
for June 23-26. Visit wwwiathfestcom.
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