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MINI-DANCE CAMP Broadway Arts presents mini
dance camps for ages 3-12. $48-565 per session.
Includes dance, drama, arts & crafts, costumes and
more. 10 students per session. Preregister at YWCO,
354-7880.
PUYATES 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.
TOWN ft GOWN ACTING CLASSES Acting courses
offered by Town & Gown Players. “Stage It!" is for
ages 12-15, June 13-17. "T&G Acting Series: The
Actor's Tools" is for ages 16-adult 6-dass course
begins May 30. Cost S60-S75. "Act-It-Out" Workshop
on July 17. Cost $10. www.townandgownplayers.org.
SNAKE DAY Learn all about Georgia's indigenous
snakes, as well as snakes from all over the world at
Snake Day. Sandy Creek Nature Center on Saturday,
June 4 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call for info,
613-3615, ext 231.
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 Amazing Tecnnicolor Dreamcoat July 22-24.
Call after May 1 for registration and details.
613-3628.
ART ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATHICA Seeking all media for new exhibit curated by
Dfek Davis centered on 'racial inequity from a per
sonal perspective." Deadline: June 24. Go to
www.athica.org details.
CALL FOR ARTISTS Spaces still available in the
upcoming exhibit at Lyndon House Arts Center co
presented with Nuqi’s Space. "Headspinning:
Inspiration from the Canvas to the Album Cover." It
will include album covers using or inspired by art.
Contact Bob, bob@nuci.org.
REP. BARROW Congressman John Barrow's office is
looking for art to display. Call Charles Renwick,
613-3232.
ART CUSSES
CLAY PLAYING CLASSES Tile-making, hard-building,
wheel-throwing, raku. earthenware and stone ware
clays. Jim, idigctay@hotmailcom.
ELEMENTS ART SUPPLY Oil painting with Tracy
Jefferies, classic drawing techniques with Richard
Scott, beginning drawing with Chris Parrott, water-
color painting with Sarah Pattison, beginning acrylic
painting with Mary Porter, beginning and interme
diate oil painting with Mary Joe Vandiver, wood
carving with Fran Korda, 'Plein Air" painting with
Bruce Knecht stone carving with Gaiy Pearce. To reg
ister for classes, 546-1310.
GOOD DIRT Summer clay and glass classes begin
June 13. Kids' and Parent/Child clay classes. Summer
camp schedule now on-line at www.gooddirt.net
Camps begin May 23. ages 6-17. 355-3161.
ART AROUND TOWN
1902 OCAF ARTS CENTER (Watkinsville) The annual
"Southworks" juried exhibition. See Art Notes for all
the info.
ACC LIBRARY Recent figure drawings by John Wright
Through May.
AMIQ ITALIAN CAFE Paintings and wood carvings by
Bretlan Weaver.
ATHENS ACADEMY (Science and Arts Building)
'Circling the Muse," featuring paintings and drawings
by Ana A nest and clay 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
conceptual imagery and much more. See Art Notes
for more. *
BORDERS Watercolors and oil paintings by Perry
McCrackin. Through May.
CLASSIC HAIR ft SPA Oils and watercolors by Jacob
Wenzka.
COLLEGE AVL PARKING DECK "Art Decko 2005," an
art exhibit featuring murals by students at each of
the county schools.
DEFALMA'S (Downtown) Paintings by Jacob Wenzka.
Through May.
GALLERY @ GOOD DIRT "Delicacies," ceramic art by
Soon Bae Kim. Through May 31.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART "Andrt* Ruellan's 100th
Birthday." Through May 22. "Sacred Art Secular
Context: Objects of Art from the Byzantine Collection
of Dumbarton Oaks, Washington UC, Accompanied by
Paintings from the Collection of Mildred and Robert
Woods Bliss." Through Nov. 6.
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 Thomsbeny, 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. Through July 15.
OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY Watercolors by Kathy
Hayes and Patricia Smith; Peruvian artifacts from the
collection of Capricia Williams. Through May.
THOMAS STREET ART COMPLEX "Moments of
Architecture," BFA Exit Show of sculpture and pre
vious works by Morgan M. Ward. Through May 27.
TIMEBOMB TATTOO "Eternal." photographs of
Oakland cemetery, Atlanta, GA, by Brittny Teree
Smith.
Paintings by Kent Knowles at the Updown Gallery.
A UPDOWN GALLERY (159 N. Jackson St) New
paintings by Sarah McCallum and Kent Knowles.
Through May.
CLASSES
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.
CELLULAR EXERCISE Learn how to build good health
starting at the cellular level with Brian Schwager.
Earth Fare on Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. REE!
Please sign up, 227-1717.
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 TADIQUAN Fundamental exercises, first
13 postures, and First Routine. Internationally
accredited instructor. Red Lotus Institute, Thursday
evenings. 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
Dancing the Bones: an experiential approach to
skeletal and facial architecture. Floorspace, 160 Tracy
St Julie Rothschild. 372-4830.
GENTLE YOGA Julie Home teaches a class called "A
Place of Peace: Gentle Body Work." New six-week
session begins May 24. St Gregory Episcopal Church
on Tuesdays from 5:30 p m. to 7 p.m. Cost $36, or
$8 per dass payable at the door. 546-7553.
www.stgregoryathens.org.
GOJU KARATE Learn the basics for health and self-
defense. 3 days per week, cost is 520/month.
540-5578, 549-7077.
INTRO TO ISLAM Introductory course for new and
non-Muslims. Al-Huda Islamic Center, 2022 S.
Milledge Ave., on Fridays at 8 p.m. REE! and open
to the public Also, beginning Arabic classes on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. REE!
548-4620.
INTRO TO PILATES Learn the basic with Dr. Julie
lord. Bring mats or blankets for floor work. Earth
Fare on Tuesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. REE!. Please sign
up, 227-1717.
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-Clarke Heritage Foundation, 489
Prince Ave. on May 18 ft 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
REE! Call 706-248-2923 to preregister.
THERAPEUTIC DANCE Healing through movement in
a safe, supportive environment Red Lotus Institute
on Thursdays at 4 p.m. beginning May 19. 369-8855.
TRANCE DANCE Baraka Bethany Faith and Anne
Harper lead a Trance Dance, "a powerful form of
movement that energizes the body and frees the
mind. " No exp. necessary. Sangha Yoga Studio on
Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m. Admission: $10. 613-1143.
WINE ft BEER TASTINGS Aromas introduces you to
fine spirits. 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. AU levels welcome. Cost: $60/6 classes
or $12 per class drop-in rate. 549-8501.
MEETINGS
ATHENS CIGAR CLUB Open to everyone who appreci
ates a fine cigar. Foundry Park Hoyt House Pavilion
on the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m.
REE! 425-0444.
ATHENS CASUALS Queer men's early-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 Cafe on Thursdays at 12 noon.
706-454-0926.
ATHENS CEILl 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.dassiccitytm. org.
WOMENS EMPOWERMENT GROUP Group for women
to learn 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. Call to preregister, Bethany, 706-424-1860,
info@bethanyfaith.com.
WRITERS GROUP Meets Mondays at 7 p.m at Nutf's
Space. 296-2076.
SUPPORT GROUPS
AA 50+ meetings per week all over Athens. Get
schedule at www.athensaa.com or call 543-0436.
ANXIETY DISORDERS Support group for people with
anxiety disorders and their families. U6A Psychology
Bldg. Room 133 on 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month
at 5:30 p.m. 542-1173.
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER Weekly therapeutic groups
available for adults and children who are survivors of
sexual assault or abuse. 353-1912 for details.
SUICIDE SURVIVORS Open to anyone who has lost a
loved one to suicide. Huai's Space, 306 Oconee St on
the last Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Linda PhiUps. 227-1515.
HELP OUT!
GALLERY SITTERS Volunteer gallery sitters needed
for ATHICA, through May 29. Contact volunteer@
athica.org, 208-1613.
HABITAT FUND-RAISER Volunteers Needed to deliver
flowers for upcoming Women Build fund-raiser. Pam,
208-1001.
MEALS ON WHEELS The local organization that
delivers meals to the elderly and homebound in
Athens is in immediate need of volunteers. Call 549-
4850.
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY Celebrate by helping Dr. Walt
Cook complete the hiking trail around Oxbow Lake off
Cook's Greenway Trail Tools provided, bring gloves,
groups welcome, kids under 16 must be accompanied
by adult. Sandy Creek Park/ Nature Center on
Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Call to sign
up, 613-3515, ext 227.
SNAKE DAY Volunteers needed for Sandy Creek Nature
Center Snake Day. Carty Robinson, 613-3615, ext 227.
ATHFEST Volunteers needed for the festival scheduled
for June 23-26. Visit www.athfestcom.
Margaret Moore
Yes , we’re on the
Eastside
where coffee runs strong and
parking is plentiful
Coffee and Tea
Zims Bagels
Big City Muffins and Scones
Cakes by Cecilia
Marti’s Salad Cups
Lattes and Mochas
Milkshakes
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Cups Coffee Cafe'
1911 Itarnett Shoals Rd '
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