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WORD ON THE STREET
2006 BATTLE OF THE BANDS High School and Adult
bands sought for the 2006 Battle of the Bands
to benefit the 28th Annual Athens Human Rights
Festival. Tasty World on Apr. 1. Winner plays May 6-7
at the Fest. 770-725*2652, ahrf_bob@yahoo.com.
BACK HISTORY MONTH TOURS Guided, two-hour
tours feature African-American neighborhoods,
Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery, the Morton Theatre and
more, leaves from the Athens Welcome Center ev
ery Wednesday and Saturday in February at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $5-510. 208-8687.
BEAT THE HEAT! The first annual Beat the Heat!
campaign features 20 percent off spays/neuters at
local vet clinic. Sponsored by PAWS. Through Feb.
15. For complete list of participating vets, see www.
pawsofathens.com.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH UGA is hosting many
events to celebrate Black History Month throughout
February. Visit the African American Cultural Center's
website for a full schedule, www.uga.edu/aacc.
CHESS & CHECKERS Chess and checkers for adults
18 and older at Memorial Park. Fee is SI per game
and registration in ongoing. 613-3580.
DIRECTOR WANTED! Athens Little Playhouse is seek
ing a volunteer to direct a youth production of Once
Upon a Mattress. Must have exp. and references.
Gloria. 788-3454.
IRAQ WAR PROTEST The Women in Black, an inter
national peace movement, holds a silent vigil every
Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the UGA Arch
downtown. All are welcome. 546-5237.
LIVE-ACTION RPG Live-action role-playing game—
Winds of Fate, A Vampire: the Masquerade. Saturday,
Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. www.athenslarp.com.
LITERARY EVENTS
BETTYE STROUD The Classic Center Cultural
Foundation presents the next "Write Around Home
Literary Luncheon" with Bettye Stroud author of
The Patchwork. Path: A Quilt Mar to Freedom. Classic
Center on Friday, Feb. 10 at 12 p.m. Tickets: S26.75.
357-4444, www.classiccenter.com.
DR. MAX WHITE The author and professor of anthro
pology will discuss his guide for readers to trace the
history of Georgia's native peoples. The Archaeology
and History of Native Georgia Tribes. Borders on
Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. 583-8647.
MANDALA SEEKING SUBMISSIONS UGA's Afro-cen
tric literary magazine seeking poetry and artwork.
Email mandala.journal@gmait.com.
BOOK CLUB Member-driven book club meets at
Earth Fare on the second Wednesday of each month
at 7:30 p.m. Email: relong@uga.edu.
POETIC CONFESSIONZ A weekly open-mic po
etry night presented by the Dreaded Mindz
Family. Diverse Universe (213B Tallassee Rd.) on
Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Signup begins
at 7:30 p.m. undergroundathens2@yahoo.com.
SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT Staccato Literary Magazine
now accepting micro fiction (under 500 words).
Deadline: May 15. Staccatomag@yahoo.com.
Deadline for getting listed in Out There! is every
Wednesday at 5 p.m. for the issue of the follow
ing Wednesday. Email: outthere@flagpole.com.
PERFORMANCE
2ND THURSDAY CONCERT SERIES The next install
ment of the "2nd Thursday Concert Series" features
"Giants of the Romantic Era." UGA Hodgson Hall on
Thursday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets: S15. Proceeds
benefit School of Music scholarship programs.
542-4400.
ANGELE DUBEAU & LA PIETA The Athens debut of
acclaimed Canadian violinist Angele Dubeau and
all-female ensemble La Pieta. They will perform
"Passion," a program of music by Bizet. Liszt,
George Enescu, Manuel de Falla, Piazzolla and Oave
Brubeck. UGA Hodgson Hall on Saturday. Feb. 11
at 8 p.m. Tickets: S16-J21, half-price for UGA stu
dents. 542*4400. Preconcert lecture at 7:15 p.m.
FREE!
ARLO GUTHRIE The legendary performer brings the
Alice’s Restaurant 40th Anniversary Tour to Athens.
Son of Woody Guthrie, he released Alice's Restaurant
in 1967 and starred in the film version in 1969. He
is known for the definitive version of "City of New
Orleans" and has toured internationally over
the past four decades. UGA Hodgson Hall
on Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: S28-S33.
542-4400.
THC HOOT The Athens Folk Music and Dance
Society presents its monthly show featuring
Bill Ashley, Early Murphy, Heli Montgomery
accompanied by Paul Lombard, Gabriel
Kelley and hosted by Susan Staley. Little
Kings on Monday, Feb. 13 from 8 p.m. to
10 p.m. FREE! All ages welcome! 208-0985,
www.afmds.info.
INDESCRIBABLE TOUR Religious music and
more with Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and
Louie Giglio. Classic Center on Thursday,
Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets: S18-S20.
357-4444.
KATIA SKANAVI Russian-born pianist Katia
Skanavi performs a program of Handel,
Liszt. Rachmaninoff and Chopin. Skanavi
has won international competitions and
tours all over the world. UGA Ramsey Hall
on Friday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets: S22.
half-price for UGA students. 542-4400.
THE LYRIC LEAGUE The Lyric League
performs a Valentine's Day concert.
Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, 1435
Oglethorpe Ave.. on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 7
p.m. FREE! 613-8050. www.lyricleague.org
THE TEN TENORS Internationally renowned
Australian group The Ten Tenors brings its
"Larger Then Life" tour to Athens. These
young Aussie men have topped internation
al pop charts in Europe with their repertoire
of pop, opera and rock songs. Classic Center
Theater on Saturday. Feb. 11 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: S20-S60. 357-4444.
UGA CHORUS Special Valentine’s Day
ncert featuring the Men's and Women's
Git' Club, University Chorus, Concert
Choii Classic City Jazz. Collegium Musicum, the
Accidentals and Noteworthy. UGA Hodgson Hall on
Tuesday. Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. FREE! 542-4400.
SECOND CITY University Union presents the Second
City comedy troupe's National Touring Company.
Come see some of the rising young stars of improv
comedy. UGA Fine Arts Theatre on Wednesday, Feb.
15 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-517 ($6-58 UGA stu
dents). 542-6396.
THEATRE
ANYTHING GOES Rollicking musical show presented
by the Clarke Central Players. See Theatre Notes
on p. 17. CCHS Mell Auditorium, Thursday, Feb.
The Ten Tenors perform at the Classic Center Theater on Feb 11
10-Sunday. Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. Cost: $15, available at
Frontier, Project Safe Thrift Store. Urban Sanctuary
Day Spa and at the door. 549-0922.
EVENTS
16TH ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH BENEFIT Art show
and auction at Nugi's Space, through Saturday, Feb.
11 (See Art Events). Music concert at Nu;i's Space
on Thursday. Feb. 9 (see ABC and Threats
and Promises on p. 37 for more), www.
fightthestigma.com.
AAHS VALENTINE'S BALL The Athens Area
Humane Society hosts its second annual
gala fund-raising event. Enjoy an hors
d'oeuvres buffet, open bar and dancing with
live music from the Common People Band.
All proceeds go to the AAHS. Botanical
Garden on Saturday. Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $85. Last year this event sold out!
www.athenshumanesociety.com, 353-CATS.
BELLYDANCE PARTY! Athens Annual Winter
Hafla with open floor dancing before and
after the show. Bring a dish to share.
Cash bar. Little Kings on Friday, Feb. 10
at 8 p.m., performances start at 9:30 p.m.
Donation: $3. dance@christyfricks.com.
CANADA LEE DOCUMENTARY Kenneth
Kilfara will screen his documentary film in
progress titled Blacklist: Investigating the
Life of Canodo Lee and discuss the life and
ill-fated career of actor/activist Canada Lee.
In conjunction with Black History Month.
Georgia Museum of Art on Wednesday, Feb.
8 at 5:30 p.m. FREE! 542-4662.
CONTRA DANCE Old-time contra dance
presented by the Athens Folk Music & Dance
Society with live music and calling. No exp.
necessary and no partner needed! 1902
OCAF Arts Center Auditorium, 34 School St.,
Watkinsville, on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8 p.m.
to 11 p.m. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $6.
under 18 are FREE! Janie, 769-4678.
DANCE PARTY Effie's Club Follies and DJ
Bitch present the "Eat Your Heart Out
Dance Party." Dancing, Break Up Karaoke
and treats. Tasty World Upstairs on
Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 10 p.m. Admission: $3.
effiesclubfollies@yahoo.com.
SINGLE ADULT COFFEE HOUSE Live entertainment
from About Faith '90s Pop Culture Trivia game with
prizes, coffee and desserts. Soonsored by the Single
Adult Ministry. 2390 W. Broad St. on Friday, Feb 17
at 7 p.m. FREE! 548-2246.
28TH ANNUAL HUMAN RACE 5K AND FAMILY FUN
RUN Annual race held to benefit local charities on
Mar. 4 at 9 a.m. Registration info avail, at www.uga.
edu/cc.
A TASTE OF ATHENS The annual "A Taste of Athens"
features the delicious offerings of over 50 of the
area's finest restaurants, catzrers and beverage dis
tributors, plus a silent auction. All proceeds benefit
Community Connection. Classic Center on Sunday,
Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets: $40 advance,
$45 door, www.tasteofathens.com.
9-Saturday. Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $5-$7.
357-5200.
CHILDREN OF AN IDOL MOON University Theatre
presents Cheryldee Huddleston's Children of an idi
Moon, an exploration of the life and work of
Bronte. See Theatre Notes on p. 17. Seney-Stoval
Chapel. Feb. 16-18 and 22-26. Tickets: $10-512.
542-2838.
CINDERELLA The UGA Baptist Student Union pres
ents a dinner theatre production of Rodgers and
Hammerstein's Cinderella All proceeds benefit the
BSlTs summer missions. Dinner and dessert showi
continue at Baptist Student Union, 450 S. Lumpk
St.. Feb. 9-11 & 13-14. Cost: $7-522 (dinner
show), $12 (dessert show). 549-2747, ext. 201.
V KING HENRY THE FOURTH Town and Gown Players
present William Shakespeare's King Henry the Fourth.
an "epic story of war and peace, fathers and sons."
See Theatre Notes on p. 17. Athens Community
Theatre, Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8
p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $5. 208-
TOWN, www.townandgownplayers.org.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS Athens Creative Theatre hosts
dinner and a show, featuring Jason Robert Brown's
The Last Five Years. See Theatre Notes on p. 17.
Memorial Park Quinn Hall, beginning Feb. 10. Cost:
$15-521.95. 613-3628 for times, reservations.
Town and Gown Players present Shakespeare’s King Henry the Fourth. Athens
Community Theatre, Feb 10-12.
THE POMEGRANATE SEED Performance artist Cosy
Sheridan presents the solo performance piece The
Pomegranate Seed. She "weaves tqgether humor and
music as she encounters messages from the media,
from cultural icons to family, from Barbie dolls to
fad diets" and more. UGA Tate Center Georgia Hall
on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. 542-8690.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Eve Ensler's funny, pro
vocative ode to all that is female. The performance
is a series of titled vignettes all about the essence
of femaleness from the hilarious to the poignant, all
stemming from Ensler's interviews with hundreds of
women about their most sacred body part. Presented
by Project Safe, all proceeds go to this organization
that helps battered women and their children. See
Theatre Notes on p. 17. UGA Chapel. Friday. Feb.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
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