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UGA OBSERVATORY The UGA Observatory hosts its
monthly open house viewing at the UGA Physics
Building on Friday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-
542-STAR.
WAKE-N-BAKE OFF Aromas is hosting a bake-off and
beer tasting with 15-20 desserts and three different
beers. Monday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Admission: S20.
Now seeking competitors, $15 entry fee includes
ticket to the event. 706-208-0059.
UGA LIBRARY FLOWER SALE Presented by UGA
Libraries Staff Association. UGA Main & Science
Libraries on Wednesday. Feb. 14, 12-3 p.m.
LITERARY EVENTS
COLE SWENSON Poet and translator Cole Swenson
will read from her work. She is on the faculty at
the Iowa Writers Workshop, and has won numerous
national poetry awards, including the New American
Poetry Series Award and the Iowa Poetry Prize. UGA
Park Hall Room 265 on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 4:30
p.m. FREE! and open to the public. 706-542-2184.
JAMES EVERETT KIBLER The author of Memory's
Keep. Walking Towards Home and Our Father's Fields:
A Southern Story signs copies of his work at Jackson
Street Books on Thursday, Feb. 15, 5-8 p.m. For
more information, call 706-546-0245.
JEFF FALLIS The local poet will read from his work.
See feature in Jan. 31 issue online at www.flagpole,
com. Ricker Theatre & Bar on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at
8:30 p.m.
VOX READING SERIES The VOX Reading Series pres
ents “The Pan-Campus Love Fest.” Four UGA writers
(Jenn Blair, Sian Griffiths, Misha Cahnmann Taylor
and David Ingle) will share original poetry, fiction
and non-fiction. Hot Corner Coffee on Thursday, Feb.
8 at 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-372-3966.
LECTURES & FORUMS
ALEXANDER HAMILTON The ACC Library hosts the
special exhibit “Alexander Hamilton: the Man Who
Made Modern America," and will hold related pro
grams. Next up: presentation on "Georgia During
the Hamilton Era," by Mary Ellen Brooks. Sunday,
Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. Exhibit continues through Feb. 16.
706-613-3650.
GEN KELSANG MONDRUB American Buddhist monk
Gen Kelsang Mondrub will discuss How To Solve Our
Human Problems. Get practical advice on self-im
provement and spirituality. Borders on Thursday,
Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8647.
"SATURDAY IN PARIS WITH FAURE AND SAINT-
SAENS" A day of presentations and recitals from two
world-class French music scholars: Carlo Caballero
and Sabina Teller Ratner. Concerts at UGA Ramsey
Hall on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
FREE! and open to the public. 706-542-3737.
SHAREEF COUSIN The former death row inmate
speaks about his experiences. See interview on p.
10. UGA Chapel on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m.
FREE! 706-254-6329.
WORD ON THE STREET
ADULT BASEBALL The Athens Area Men's Baseball
League is seeking players. Season starts in April. 18
8i over and 28 & over leagues forming, www.aambl.
com.
BIKE RECYCLING The BikeAthens Recycling Program
meets every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. to repair
bikes at the Chase St. Warehouses. Volunteers wel
come, no exp. necessary. See www.bikeathens.com.
CHANT HU Everyone is invited to come chant Hu, an
ancient name for God. Red Lotus Institute on Friday,
Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. FREE! www.eckankar.org, www.red-
lotusinstitute.com.
COMMON GROUND Food Not Bombs cooks and
serves food every Wednesday evening, email
athensfnb@yahoo.com for more info. Free IT Athens
hosts open hours with techie help available on
Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. See www.freeitathens.org.
DISCOUNT SPAY/NEUTER The Athens Area Humane
Society, in partnership with mobile spay/neuter
clinic Pet Mechanics, offers low-cost options for lo
cal cat owners. Next event is Feb. 26. For more info,
706-353-CATS.
FREE TAX HELP The AARP offers free tax return as
sistance to area residents, especial those with low
to middle income and those over 60. Sites in Clarke,
Oconee and Oglethorpe County, through Apr. 14.
706-543-9511.
GEORGIA CANOE ASSOCIATION RIVER TRIPS Three
guided trips down Georgia's scenic rivers: Ohoopee
on Mar. 31, Etowah on Apr. 14, Chestatee on Apr.
28. Cost: $100 for all three trips, bring own boat or
rent from local outfitters. Proceeds benefit the River
Access Fund. Reservations, 770-529-7103, www.
georgiariverexplorer.org.
PEACE VIGIL The Women in Black, an international
peace movemeni, holds a silent vigil for peace at
the UGA Arch every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
All are welcome. 706-546-5237.
OCAF THRIFT SALE Donate items for 0CAF*s annual
fundraiser thrift sale to be held Mar. 23-24. 1902
OCAF Arts Center, 34 School St., Watkinsville. 706-
769-4565 for details.
KIDSTUFF
AFTERHOURS @ THE LIBRARY Open mic and cof
feehouse. Just for teens, ages 11-18. Come to sing,
play, read poetry, etc. or just watch. ACC Library on
Friday, Feb. 16, 7-9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650.
BRAINABILITY Educational programs for kids. Start
planning for Spring Break and summer vaca
tions. For full schedule of activities, call 706-
559-7448 or visit www.brainabilityinc.com.
CUENTO EN VIVOS STORIES ALIVE!
Storyteller and actor Barry Stewart Mann
presents a day-long program of Central and
South American stories for kids ages 5-12
and their families. ACC Library on Saturday,
Feb. 10. Workshop for ages 5-8 at 10 a.m.,
preregistration required. Workshop for ages
9-12 at 11 a.m., preregistration required.
Storytelling concert at 3 p.m. Everyone wel
come. 706-613-3650. ext. 314.
EAST ATHENS YOUTH AWARD The Classic City
Spring Festival Steering Committee has creat
ed the East Athens Youth Award to recognize
community service by two youth who live in
East Athens. Students may submit one-page
essays describing a community service ex
perience. Deadline: Mar. 26. Winners receive
$100 scholarship. 706-613-3155, ext. 1208.
VALENTINE'S CARDS FOR TEENS Make a spe
cial Valentine's card, for ages 11-18. Class
limit is 15 kids. ACC Library on Wednesday,
Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650.
VALENTINE'S NIGHT OUT Fun program for
ages 4-12 on Valentine's Day—so parents
can have a romantic night out. Includes din
ner and visit with the resident animals. Sandy
Creek Nature Center on Wednesday, Feb. 14,
6 8 p.m. Cost: $20. $15 for two or more kids.
Preregistration required, 706-613-3615.
YOGA SPROUTS Rachel Greb teaches ongoing
yoga classes for kids. Healing Arts Centre on
Saturdays at 10 a.m. (ages 3-6) and 11 a.m. (ages
7-11). Cost: $60 for 6 weeks or $14 per class. Also,
birthday parties and special events, call for info
706-372-7137.
ART EVENTS
BROOKE CASSADY Local potter Brooke Cassady
presents an exhibit of her porcelain and stoneware
titled "Functional.Elegant." Reception at the UGA
Tate Gallery on Saturday, Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
706-542-6396.
INTERACTIVE PAINTING PARTY Elements Art Supply
is hosting an "Interactive Painting Party" with gift
drawings and giveaways. Thursday, Feb. 8. 3-6 p.m.
706-546-1310.
MENTAL HEALTH ART AUCTION The art auction for
the annual Mental Health Benefit takes place at the
Michaels Brothers Building on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 6
p.m. www.fightthestigma.com.
OPEN STUDIO The Georgia Society of Contemporary
Painters presents its annual open studio event
at the Cedar Street Art Studios on the UGA cam
pus (turn right off of E. Campus Road onto Cedar
Street—studios are on the left). Friday, Feb. 9 at 7
p.m. All are welcome. 706-542-1006.
A OPEN HOUSE AT LUMPKIN CAFE Featured artists
Ann Hamlin and Michael Pierce present paintings,
sculpture and jewelry. Live entertainment from Neil
Fountain. Selections from the catering menu at
the Cafe by Lisa Tangrin. 1700 S. Lumpkin St. on
Sunday, Feb. 11, 1-5 p.m. FREE! 706-255-9917.
LHAC JURIED EXHIBITION RECEPTION Gala opening
reception for "The 32nd Juried Exhibition," featur
ing art in all media from local artists. Lyndon House
Arts Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m. FREE! 706-
613-3623.
ART ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATHFEST ARTIST MARKET The annual AthFest Juried
Artist Market is now accepting aoplications for par
ticipation in this year's event, June 22-24. Go to
www.athfest.com or email arts@athfest.com for all
the details.
ATHICA TREASURER Locally-based volunteer trea
surer sought to join the ATHICA board. Quickbooks a
plus. Email: treasurer@athica.org.
DAVID KONTRA “My World," a special exhibit of
paintings by David Kontra. a legally blind artist
from Missouri, is on display at the UGA College
of Education Office of Information Technology
(Aderhold Hall Room 232) through May. For more of
Kontra's work, visit www.davidkontra.com.
HUMAN RIGHTS FEST LOGO The 29th Annual Human
Rights Festival is holding a design contest for this
year's logo. Deadline is Feb. 21. Call Jeff, 706-714-
5751.
THE LOFT The Loft Art Supplies is seeking artists to
display work at the store. Contact theloftartstore@
aol.com.
SOUTHWORKS 2007 Call for entries, open to all
artists and media. $10,000 in merit and purchase
awards. Also, call for Southworks Artist Market.
Deadline is Mar. 10. Entry fee: $25-535. See prospec
tus on-line at www.ocaf.com or call 706-769-4565.
ART CLASSES
"THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ARTIST" One-day work
shop for artists wanting to turn their art into a
business. Point of Art Gallery, Union Point, on Feb.
14 & 17, Mar. 3, 14 & 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 706-486-
6808, www.thepointofart.net.
FACE JUG WORKSHOPS Face Jug 101: Build your
own face jug, learn about the history of face jugs
and see a demo. Jugs will be glazed and fired at
the gallery. Flat Penny Gallery on Mar. 3 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $40, includes materials. Fa^e Jug 102: Learn
more advanced techniques and how to make embel
lishments. Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. Cost: $40,
includes all materials. Private workshops for 6-12
people are $40 per person. Reservations required for
all workshops. 706-552-0750.
GOOD DIRT Willow Basketry workshop, Feb. 17-18.
Try Clay every Friday at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2
p.m. (geared toward families). Cost: $20. www.
gooddirt.net. 706-355-3161.
OCAF CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Now registering for
Spring 2007 classes. Pottery, Jewelry, Watercolor,
Acrylics Painting, Bookmaking and more. 1902 OCAF
Arts Center, 34 School St., Watkinsville. 706-769-
4565, www.ocaf.com.
OPEN STUDIO: LIFE DRAWING Refine your drawing
skills with live models, no instruction, provide your
own supplies. Ages 18 & up. Georgia Museum of Art
on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per session.
706-542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.
ART AROUND TOWN
ACC LIBRARY Traveling exhibit: "Alexander
Hamilton: the Man Who Made Modern America."
Through Feb. 16. Watercolors by Jean Gibson and
quilts by the members of the Cotton Patch Quilters
Guild. Through Feb.
ATHENS ACADEMY In the Myers Gallery, paintings
by Richard Olsen, sculpture/ drawings by Caroline
Montague. Through Feb. 16. Also, work from Upper
School art students in the Bertelsmann Gallery.
Through Feb.
ATHICA "Transience: the Paradox of Being," featur
ing a site-specific installation by Young Kim and
much more. Through Mar. 4.
BOTANICAL GARDEN "A Magic Web: The Tropical
Forest of Barro Colorado Island." Through Feb. 25.
CLASSIC HAIR & SPA Photography by Randall Short.
Through Feb.
ESPRESSO ROYALE CAFFE Paintings by Shelly
(shellchin@yahoo.com). Through Feb.
FLAT PENNY FOLK GALLERY Handmade posters by
Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. and African-American quilts
(including story quilts by Yvonne Wells).
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR Photographs by Dozier
Mobley, including unpublished NASCAR and Dale
Earnhardt photos and much more. Through Feb.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART "American Art
from the Permanent Collection," “Recent
Acquisitions in the Decorative Arts." "Modern
Threads: Fashion and Art by Mariska Karasz."
"Spanish Works on Paper," "The Carter
Collection Revisited." Through Mar. 25. "Wild
Ride: Artistic Lessons of Nature," 18 sculp
ture works on the grounds by Eric Strauss.
Through Apr. 22. "American Watercolors."
Through Apr. 15.
GEORGIA CENTER FOR CONTINUING
EDUCATION "Lithographs by Alvar Suhol: An
exhibition marking the 50th Anniversary of
the Georgia Center." Through Mar. 1.
THE GRIT Paintings and drawings by Ellen
Mixon. Through Feb. 25.
KRIMSON KAFE "Dogs of Athens," by Lucy
Venable. Though Feb.
LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART "Multiple
Impressions: Voices in ContemDorary
Printmaking," featuring Lisa Bulawsky, Shelly
DiCiello, Margot Ecke, Melissa Harshman,
Rick Johnson, Holly Morrison, Heather
O'Hara and John Risseeuw, in the Broad St.
Gallery. Through Feb. 23. "The Cartographer's
Podiatrist's Underestimation of a Melancholic
Toe (Contemporaneous Mappings of the
Spirit, Body, and Mind)" by artist-in-resi
dence Nina Bovasso in the Lamar Dodd Main
Gallery. Through Mar. 9. "UGA Annual Juried
Print Show," Through Feb. 14. See Art Notes
on p. 18.
11. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER "The 32nd
Juried Exhibition," featuring art in all media
from local artists. Feb. 18-May 12.
OCAF ARTS CENTER (Watkinsville) "ARPA 10: Just
Works," a traveling group exhibit by former resi
dents at the McColl Center for the Visual Arts in
Charlotte, NC, in the Main Gallery. "Global Warming:
An American Perspective," photographs by Mark
Abrahamson. Through Mar. 1.
ORIGINAL FINE ART GALLERY (Elements Art
Supply) Paintings, prints, photography, fiber works
and sculpture from members cf the Athens Art
Association. Through Feb.
PARROTS HAIR SALON "Found Rounds." by J.R.
Buffalo. Through Feb.
UGA TATE CENTER GALLERY "Functional.Elegant. "
porcelain and stoneware by Brooke Cassady. Through
Feb. 16.
WALKER'S (College Square) "Eat Your Heart Out,
A Valentine's Art Show" by Robert Brown, Miss
Billie, Matt Blanks, Rizzie Gallego, Mike Groves, Joe
Havasy, Ty Lytton, Chris Parry and Radar. Feb. 8-28.
CLASSES
. "A COURSE IN MIRACLES" Open to all denomina
tions, emphasizing "positive living through love and
forgiveness." Taught by Drew Smith. Unity, 1435
Ogleth'* pe Ave., on Sundays at 2 p.m. Donations
encouraged. 706-613-8050, 404-899-8486, www.
unityathens.com.
ACTING CLASSES Lisa Cesnik of Rose of Athens
Theatre teaches acting class at Sangha Yoga Studio:
"Acting is a Fearless Practice," a workshop that
combines beginning acting exercises, group games
and more to build honesty and awareness. Beginners
to experienced. Adults 18 & up. Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Cost: $17 per class. 706-613-1143, 706-769-9829.
AVATAR INTRO Learn about Avatar and how to create
the life you want. Earth Fare on Thursday, Feb. 8 at
6:30 p.m. FREE! 404-668-6224, www.avatarepc.com.
BEGINNING TO MEDITATE Eight-week course to in
troduce meditation and develop a home practice. Led
by Janelle Welbourn. Red Lotus Institute on Mondays
at 7:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 26. 706-549-2913.
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