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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Comedian Carlos Mencia performs as part of the annual "Big Dawg Welcome” at UGA Legion Field on Aug. 17 at 8 p.m.
EVENTS
ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY WALK Help raise aware
ness and money by attending or participating in
the Athens Memory Walk. Proceeds benefit the
Alzheimer's Association. Walk will be at Sandy Creek
Park on Nov. 4. Team Captain meetings on Sept. 7
and Oct. 12. Doorprizes and prizes for highest rank
ing teams at meeting, fundraising discussions. Eve
Anthony. 706-548-6476. www.alzga.org.
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.
BEER DINNER Gourmet beer dinner with award-win
ning author and brewmaster Garrett Oliver. Five-
course meal paired with ales, lagers and stouts. East
West Bistro on Sept. 19 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $60.
706-546-9378.
CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE The Athens Folk Music
and Dance Society sponsors in evening of contra/
square dancing with live music and calling. No part
ner needed! UGA Memorial Hall Ballroom on Saturday,
Aug. 19 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. A half-hour free les
son for beginners is from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost:
$4-$6, under 18 are FREE! Contact Janie. 706-769-
4678 or go to www.afmds.info for more information.
DAWGS AFTER DARK “Snow Day” features a screen
ing of The Chronicles of Narnia, foam dance party,
snowball contests, build-a-bear booth, snowcones
and more. UGA Tate Center and Legion Field on
Friday, Aug. 18 at 9 p.m. Admission: S5. FREE! for
UGA students. 706-542-6396.
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 and family fun. Vendors
welcome, tables are $5 per week. 706-783-4665.
“FIGHTING FOR AIDS AWARENESS" Official pro
and amateur boxing matches will be held on
College Square, with each boxer dedicating his
fight to raising AIDS awareness. Ka'ma calendar
girls and Atlanta Falcon cheerleaders. Free HIV
tests. Entertainment from local bands. Beer garden.
Presented by the ACC Health Dept., AIDS Athens and
Athens Arena. Downtown Athens on Saturday, Aug.
26 from 1 p.m. to midnight. Rain location: Athens
Arena, www.athensarenainc.com.
FLEA MARKET AT THE GARDEN The Botanical Garden
is hosting a "Gigantic Flea Market." All proceeds
benefit the Garden. Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. 706-542-6138, bevcrly@uga.edu.
GAMING AT HOT CORNER Hot Corner Videogame
Day features 10 networked iMacs with Quake 4, Star
Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Civilization 3, The
Sims, XII and Worms 30. Prizes: iTunes and games.
Saturday, Aug. 19 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Also.
Quake 4 tournament on Saturday, Aug. 26, registra
tion begins at 12 p.m. Prizes.
GEORGIA RIVER NETWORK Earth Fare is hosting a
back-to-school cookout to support the Georgia River
Network. Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7
p.m. Vegetarian and meat-friendly plates are only $5
each. 706-227-1717.
"GET ACTIVE ATHENS" The Omni Club is hosting a
health and fitness event called "Get Active Athens."
Informational booths, complimentary exercise class-
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 The Warblers on
Aug. 21. Tickets: S5-S10. under 6: FREE! All shows
are weather-permitting. Classical series has "The
Beautiful Voices of Italy and Chamber Orcnestra
Arias of the Italian Operas: Verdi, Puccini and
Others" on Sept. 12. Tickets: S15. Table rental
available. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs, blan
kets, 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 CHOIR The Athens Brass Choir per
forms a concert of opera music. Emmanuel Episcopal
Church on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 3 p.m. Donations ac
cepted to benefit Helping Paws Rescue.
ATHENS LIVE! ATHfactor Entertainment presents
an evening of local stand-up comedy. Show fea
tures Travis Williams. Richie Rich, Bugg and others.
Williams will be recording his first full-length com
edy record, titled Angry Black Mai. at the show. 40
Watt Club on Aug. 29 at 9 p.m. Tickets: S3. For more
info, call 706-351-9455 or email twill6@uga.edu.
BLUEGRASS TOUR The Bluegrass Tour, featuring
Shane & Shane and The Peasall Sisters (Grammy
winners for their contribution to the 0 Brother,
Where Art Thou? soundtrack), is coming to UGA's
Performing Arts Center Hodgson Hall on Sept. 8 at 7
p.m. Ti'kets are S12 advance, S15 at the door. Call
706-542-4400 or visit www.itickets.com.
CARLOS MENCIA The popular Comedy Central come
dian ("Mind of Mencia") will perform as part of the
annual "Big Dawg Welcome" at UGA Legion Field on
Thursday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets: S15, FREE! for
UGA students with ID. 706-542-8074.
GEORGIA COMEDY & MUSIC EXPERIENCE VOL. 2
The second installment in this new monthly series
that melds music, art. poetry and comedy features
stand-up comedians Sean Larkins, Mia Jackson,
Karlous Miller and friends and neo-soul vocalist
Shaleyah. Hosted by Drew Thomas. 1080 Baxter S
on Friday, Aug. 25 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m
Tickets: S10, call 678-458-6765 or 706-227-2102
GOSPEL MUSIC The Friendship Presbyterian Choir
performs "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," an old-ti
gospel music concert. Live accompaniment from ,
local bluegrass band. 8531 Macon Hwy. on Sunda
Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. FREE! 706-542-2712.
HOPE HAVEN BENEFIT Hope Haven of Northeast
Georgia, which provides services to adults with d
velupmental disabilities in 10 counties, is hosting a
benefit featuring tne Swingin' Medallions ("Double
Shot of My Baby's Love"). The Melting Point on
Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Tickets: S50, avail at www.hopehaven.net or call
706-548-4361.
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 includes Vic Chesnutt, Tin Cup Prophette,
Modern Skirts and more. UGA Hodgson Hall on Aug.
27 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. 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 altowed. 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
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 Friday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 19, and
Aug. 24-26 at 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets:
S10-S15. Reservations, 706-613-3628. www.athen-
screativetheatre.com.
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