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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
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PERFORMANCE
ATHENS GUITAR TRIO The next 'Live! At the
Library' features the Athens Guitar Trio. Dusty
Woodruff, Rylan Smith and Matt Anderson will play
arrangements of work by Bach. Haydn and Faure.
ACC Library on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. FREE! 706-
613-3650.
ASHFORD MANOR CONCERT SERIES Spread out on
the lawn for a picnic supper and hear some great
music. The Monday series features Andy Carlson on
Aug. 7. Tickets: S5-S10, under 6: FREE! All shows are
weather-permitting. Classical series Andrea Ceccomori
on Aug. 8. Tickets: S15. Table rental available. Rain
or shine. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and your own
picric 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.ambedandbreakfast.com.
DOYLE DYKES Taylor Guitars presents an interactive
concert with Doyle Dykes, “Grand Ole Opry" perform
er and finger-style vituoso. Musician's Warehouse.
150 Crane Dr., on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: S5, seating is limited. 706-548-7233.
GEORGIA COMEDY & MUSIC EXPERIENCE VOL. 2
The second installment in this new monthly series
that melds comedy, art. poetry and music features
stand-up comedian Sean Larkins and friends. Hosted
by Drew Thomas ('Phat Comedy"). Music from neo
soul vocalist Shaleyah. 1080 Baxter St. on Friday,
Aug. 25 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets:
S10. call 678-458-6765 or 706-227-2102. -
MOUNTAIN STAGE WUGA is hosting a live taping of
nationally syndicated radio show "Mountain Stage"
(www.mountainstage.org) with host Larry Groce.
The full lineup has not yet been announced. UGA
Hodgson Hall on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets available
at the Performing Arts Center box office are now
available. 706-542-4400.
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:
Grogus on Aug. 22. Picnic baskets and blankets en
couraged. No lawn chairs or pets allowed. Admission
includes beverages. Tickets: S5-S15, must be pur
chased in advance. These sell out fast! Available at
School Kid's Records, Athensmusic.net, Garden Gift
Shop, or call 706-542-1244.
THEATRE
I DO, I DON7 Athens Creative Theatre presents an
original comedy by Athens' own Giles Gonnsen. I Do,
I Don't tells the story of a groom who discovers a
"dark secret” from his Panel's past. Wandering into
a soup kitchen one day, he meets three men who
proceed to tell him crazy and funny stories about
their own marriages. In the end. the audience must
help the groom decide whether to go through with
the ceremony or say "I Don't." Memorial Park Quinn
Hall, Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5. Tickets:
S16.95 per person, includes dinner. 706-613-3628.
SHOWTUNE Athens Creative Theatre presents
Showtune: Celebrating the Words & Music of Jerry
Herman. Dessert theatre and musical revue with
more than 40 songs, from shows such as Hello,
Dolly:. Marne, Milk and Honey and many more.
Desserts by Trumps Catering. Memorial Park Quinn
Hall on Aug. 18-19, 24-26 at 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 27
at 3 p.m. Tickets: $10-515. 706-613-3628. www.
athenscreativetheatre.com.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Athens
Little Playhouse presents the revamped adventures
of the Peanuts gang. Athens Community Theater.
Friday. Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 12 at 2
p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: S8-S10. 706-208-1036,
www.athenslittieplayhouse.org.
EVENTS
AAHS PET CARE CLINIC The Athens Area Humane
Society will hold its monthly 'Pet Care Clinic" at Pet
Supplies Plus o:, Saturday, Aug. 5 from 1 p.m. to 4
p.m. Foi faster service, preregister your pets on-line
at www.athenshumanesociety.com. For more info,
please call AAHS at 706-353-2287.
ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY WALK Help raise aware
ness and money by attending or participating in
Athens Creative Theatre presents I Do. / Con Y. Memorial Park Quinn Hall, Aug. 4-5 at 7 p.m.
the Athens Memory Walk. Proceeds benefit the
Alzheimer's Association. Walk will be at Sandy Creek
Park on Nov. 4. Team Captain meetings on Aug. 10,
Sept. 7 and Oct. 12. Doorpnzes and prizes for high
est ranking teams at every meeting. Eve Anthony,
706-548-6476. www.alzga.org.
GEORGIA RIVER NETWORK Earth Fare is hosting a
back-to-school cookout to support the Georgia River
Network. Vegetarian options available; plates are
only $5. Wednesday Aug. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7
p.m. 706-227-1717.
NATIONAL HOME MOVIE DAY Bring your 8mm,
Super8, and 16mm home movies to screen for oth
ers. Expert preservation evaluation. ACC Library on
Aug. 12 from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. FREE! 706-542-
4757. www.homemovieday.com.
OLYMPICS ANNIVERSARY A special 10th anniversary
celebration commemorating the 1996 Olympics will
feature a reenactment of the Olympic torch run from
Stegeman Coliseum through downtown to the Classic
Center, memorabilia exhibit in the Fire Hall with
video/oral history station for people to record their
Olympics memories, receptio r and dinner program
with Mayor Heidi Davison, Billy Payne and invited
Olympic athletes at the Classic Center. Thursday,
Aug. 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets to ihe
dinner program: S45. 706-357-4444.
SPEED-DATli G FUNDRAISER Single young profes
sionals are invited to participate in "Romancing
the Cure," a speed-dating fundraiser to benefit the
American Cancer Society. Wild Wing Cafe on Aug. 17
starting at 6:30 p.m. Registration from 6:30 p.m. to
7:10 p.m. Cost: $30 (tax-deductible) or $25 (if you
register with a friend). Includes speed-dating, two
mingling sessions and refreshments. Erin Latimer,
706-549-4893 or erin.latimer@cancer.org.
TYCHE'S GAMES Star Wars Miniatures Tournament
and Demo on Aug. 5 at 12 p.m.; Anachronism
Game Tournament and Demo on Aug. 19 at 12 p.m;
Shadowfist CCG Multi-Player Tournament and Demo
on Aug. 26 at 12 p.m. New and exp. players wel
come at all events. 1056 S. Lumpkin St.. 706-354-
4500. www.tychesgames.com.
BEACH BLANKET BINGO This event boasts "fabulous
prizes and guaranteed fun." Tasty World Upstairs, on
Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Hosted by Sophia LoRent.
$5 admissic r includes two cards for each of five
games. Alt proceeds benefit the Boybutante AIDS
Foundation. Inc. www.boybutante.org.
WORD ON THE STREET
ANXIETY TREATMENT The UGA Center for
Understanding and Treating Anxiety is offering com
puterized treatment for people suffering from Social
Phobia and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. FREE! 706-
542-3827, http://nas.psy.uga.edu.
ATHENS GREEN MARKET Earth-friendly farmers of
fering their locally grown produce and local craft
speople selling their wares. Big City Cafe courtyard
every Saturday from approximately 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
DANCE INSTRUCTORS NEEDED The East Athens
Educational Dance Center is seeking instructors for
its fall session, slated to begin Aug. 28. Ballet,
cheerleading, dance drill team, tap and jazz. Chrys
Moore, 706-613-3624. www.accleisureservices.com/
dance.shtml.
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