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The Farmington community’s first annual Independence Oay celebration takes place at the Farmington Community Center on
July 4.5 p.m to 8 p m.
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
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
ASHFORD MANOR CONCERT SERIES Spread out on
the lawn for a picnic supper and hear some great
music. The Monday series features bluegrass and
mountain music from Packway Handle Band on
July 3; Classic jazz with The A-Train Band on July
17. Tickets: S5-S10, under 6: FREE! All shows are
weather-permitting. Classical series presents violin
virtuoso Ino Mirkovic on July 11. Tickets: $15. lable
rental available. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs,
blankets, and your own picnic dinner or order from
Foodworks/ Maison Bleu ahead of time. Ashford
Manor. Watkinsville. Gates open at 6 p.m., concerts
start at 7 p.m. sharp. 706-769-2633. www.ambedan-
dbreakfast.com.
ATHENS BRASS QUINTET 'Live! at the Library" this
month features seasonal compositions from the
members of the Athens Brass Quintet. ACC Library
on Sunday, July 2 at 3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650.
GEORGIA MUSIC & COMEDY EXPERIENCE The show
features Byron Bowers & His Comedian Friends,
music from Salakida and is hosted by Drew Thomas.
Free mix CDs, prizes and more. 1080 Baxter St. on
Friday. July 14. Tickets: S10. call 706-227-8493 or
706-227-2102.
SUNFLOWER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The State
Botanical Garden invites you to enjoy some of
Athens’ best musicians, all while enjoying the seren
ity of the Garden. Shows start at 7 p.m. Next up:
Hope For Agoldensummer and Tin Cup Prophette
on July 11; Grogus on Aug. 22. Picnic baskets and
blankets encouraged. No lawn chairs or pets al
lowed. Admission includes beverages. Tickets: $5-
$15. must be purchased in advance. These sell out
fast! Available at School Kid’s Records. Athensmusic.
net. Garden Gift Shop, or call 706-542-1244.
THEATRE
ACT CAM p PERFORMANCES Athens Creative Theatre’s
Session One theatre camp concludes with a produc
tion of Disney's Cinderella. Memorial Park Quinn Hall
on Friday. June 30 ana Saturoay, July 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $6. 706-613-3628.
GREASE Rydelt High comes alive once again with
Arts!Oglethorpe’s production of Grease. Classic tunes
such as "Summer Nights." "Hopelessly Devoted" ana
"Grease." Suitable for ail ages. Old Crawford School.
Hwy. 78 Crawford. July 7-9 and 13-15. Tickets:
S10-S15. 706-742-2334, www.artsoglethorpe.org.
EVENTS
THE STAR-SPANGLED CLASSIC The annual Star-
Spangled Classic features live music from The Classic
City Band and The 60’s, the Little Mr. and Miss
Firecracker Contest, the ACC Community Birthday
Cake and fireworks at dusk. Bishop Park on Tuesday,
July 4 starting at 6 p.m. FREE! No alcohol, glass
containers or pets allowed. 706-613*3589.
THE 4TH IN FARMINGTON The community's first
annual Independence Dzy celebration takes place
at the Farmington Community Center on Old
Farmington Road on July 4. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring
a picn«c dinner or enjoy the down-home barbecue
of Dan Reed. Sweets and refreshments will also be
available. Activities include horseshoes, face paint
ing. hayrides and a watermelon eating contest. Live
bluegrass from Dave and Donna Mull and friends.
FREE!
EAGLE TAVERN HERITAGE CELEBRATION The
Eagle Tavern presents its Sixth Annual Heritage
Celebration with live music from James Hunter
and Southern Pride, arts and crafts, barbecue, kids
activities and more. Free U.S. flags. Eagle Tavern
2400 (in the rear), 675 Pulaski St., on Thursday.
June 29 from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. 706-461-1009.
ART ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATHICA SEEKING SUBMISSIONS Seeking work in
all media that expresses artist reactions to the cur
rent political climate for "America on the Brink."
Show is Sept. 9-Nov. 5. Deadline: July 1. Email
politics@athica.org. Also, ATHICA seeks propos
als from curators, artists and collectives for shows
for the 2007 season. Deadline: July 19. Email
info@athica.org. www.athica.org.
GALLERY SPACE Space for events, exhibits, parties
etc. available at ATHJCA. Email 4lease@atnica.o r g
for sliding-scale fees and available dates this sum
mer.
"POWER TO THE PEOPLE" Large-scale exhibit "de
picting the changes rural electrification made in
the lives of Georgians." Photos, memorabilia, early
household appliances ana farm equipment and more.
UGA Russell Library through Sept. 30. 706-542-5766.
RAGE HAIR STUDIO Rage is seeking artists to dis
play their work at the salon. 706-548-8178.
SOUTHERN ARTS COMMUNITY Southerncreativity.
com is a new on-line community for Southern art
ists. Stop by the website for more info.
ART CLASSES
GOOD DIRT Currently accepting registration for kids’
summer art camps for July 10-14, ages 4-18. Try
Clay every Friday, instruction provided. $20 per per
son includes firing and materials, www.gooddirt.net.
706-355-3161.
MURAL WORKSHOP Help design and construct a tile
mural at Bozeman pottery studio. 706-546-1310.
ART AROUND TOWN
A. La FERA SALON Oil paintings by Keith Karnok.
Through June.
AMICI ITALIAN CAFE Photography by Jan Marvin.
Through July.
Museum, Main St., Watkinsville on Tuesday. July 4
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE! 706-769-5197.
BIKEATHENS COURTEOUS MASS An all-ages, casual
pace bike ride around Athens to demonstrate sup
port for better bike facilities and safer traffic condi
tions. Friday, June 30. See www.bikeathens.com for
info or call 706-248-5927.
FARMER'S MARKET Community Farmer's Market in
downtown Comer (1326 Madison St.) on Saturday
mornings, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Come early for fresh
produce, baked goods, art family fun. Vendors
welcome, tables are $5/ week. $85 for the whole
season. 706-783-4665.
KUNG-FU THURSDAY Live kung-fu demos and classic
kung-fu films. Diverse Universe on Tallassee Road on
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Free popcorn. Cover charge:
$3. ishues@gmail.com.
MOTORCYCLE CONVENTION Attendees of the
International Women & Motorcycling Conference
descend on Athens, June 30-July 3. There will be
an international motorcycle parade and street party
in downtown Athens on Saturday, July 1 at 7 p.m.
www.womenandmotorcycling.com.
NAVY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE The Navy Supply Corps
School is holding an open house. This is the first
time the community has been invited onto the cam
pus since 9/11. Thursday. June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. Contact 706-354-7316.
PROJECT SAFE BENEFIT An evening on entertain
ment from Athenian Nights Bellydance. Classic City
Kings, Effie's Club Follies and Divas of Drag. All pro
ceeds benefit Project Safe, the local women’s shelter.
Tasty World Upstairs on Saturday, July 8 at 9 p.m.
(PG show) and 11 p.m. (NC-17 show). Admission:
$5. Bring an item for donation and you'll be entered
into a raffle for great doorprizes. Suggested items
are baby wipes, diapers, toilet paper, deodorant. See
www.project-safe.org for more needed items.
TYCHE'S GAMES Anachronism Game Tournament and
Demonstration on July 1 at 12 p.m.; Shadowfist CCG
Multiplayer Tournament and Demonstration on July
8 at 1? p.m. Prizes for all. New and exp. players
welcome at all events. 1056 S. Lumpkin St.. 706-
354-4500. www.tychesgames.com.
WORD ON THE STREET
ANXIETY TREATMENT The UGA Center for
Understanding and Treating Anxiety is offering
Computerized Treatment for peor,ie suffering from
Social Phobia and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
FREE! 706-542-3827, http://nas.psy.uga.edu.
PEACE VIGIL The Women in Blac«. an international
peace movement, holds a silent vigil for peace ev
ery Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the UGA Arch
downtown. All are welcome. 706-546-5237.
PET ADOPTION Helping Paws Rescue Adoption Days
take place at Pawtropolis, 112F Athens West Pkwy.,
every second and fourth Saturday from 10 a.m. to
12 p.m. 706-227-7887.
ROLLER DERBY New all-women's flat-track roller
derby team is seeking new players. Practices are
at Skatearound USA on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings and Sunday afternoons, www.myspace.
com/athensrollerderby.
LITERARY EVENTS
KEMP JONES Longtime Athens musician Kemp
Jones, will read F.O.L.L.O.W. The Story of a Lost Cat.
found Cot. Lost Cat. Found Cat.... Copies of the book
for signing are for sale in the Library Store. ACC
Library on Thursday. June 29 at 10:30 a.m. Call 706-
613-3650 for more info.
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 11 p.m. Showtime is 9
p.m. sharp! undergroundathens2@yahoo.com.
SEEKING SUBMISSIONS The latest issue of Dispatch.
an on-line biannual literary journal, is now avail
able for free download at http://litdispatch.net.
Also, Dispatch is seeking submissions of nonfiction,
poetry, fiction and more. Deadline: Nov. 1. Visit
http://litdispatch.net.
KIDSTUFF
3RAINABILITY Toddler programs, summer camps,
tutoring, family days, birthday parties, and coming
this fall: new baby programs. 706-559-7448, www.
brainabilityinc.com.
KID'S YOGA CLASSES Ages 4-12. Six-week course.
Cost: $55. Red Lotus Institute. 706-549*2913.
MICHAELS ARTS & CRAFTS KIDS CAMP Come for
one day or all week and make two crafts every day.
July 10-14, 17-21. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages
5-8. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 5-12. Cost: $6
per day. Register at customer service counter. Call
Tina for information. 706-543-2868
READ TO ROVER Children grades 1-4 invited tc
build their reading skills by reading aloud to dogs
who are in training with Canine Companions for
Independence. ACC Library on Sunday, July 2 at 2:30
p.m. Sign up for a 20-minute session by calling 706-
613-3650.
SUMMER DRAMA CAMP Hosted by Athens Little
Playhouse for ages 5 & up. Physical and vocal warm
ups, movement, strategy games, improv scene work,
open ended games incorporating theatre techniques
and much more. Alps Village Shopping Center, July
24-28, July 31-Aug. 2. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost:
$60-$ 125/week. 706-208-1036, www.athenslittle-
playhouse.org.
WRITING FOR TEENS Creative Writing Workshop for
teens. ACC Library on Wednesday, July 5 at 3 p.m.
706-613-3650.
ART EVENTS
AB THE FLAGMAN Open house and reception for
exhibit of works by Ab "The Flagman" Ivens. Flat
Penny Folk Art Gallery on Thursday. June 29 from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. www.flatpennyfolk.com.
GORLA FINE ART SALE Gorta Fine Art is hosting an
open studio and art sale. Leathers Building Unit
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