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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. ► continued on next page Ann Hamlin's paintings on view at the Lumpkin Cafe Open House. Feb. NEWS & FEATURES I ARTS & EVENTS I MOVIES I MUSIC I COMICS & ADVICE I CLASSIFIEDS FEBRUARY 7,2007 • FLAGPOLE.COM 15