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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
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PERFORMANCE
"ANOUANZE" AFRICAN DANCE In conjunction with
Black History Month. Sambo Diallo, formerly of
the National Ballet of Cote-D'Ivoire, and multicul
tural performance group Attoungblan will perform.
Includes authentic mask dancer, expert acrobatic
stilt-walker, Ayoluwa Dance Company, dancers and
drummers. Canopy Studio on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 4
p.m. Tickets: S5-S10, under 6 FREE! www.sonicbids.
com/sambodiallo, dsamfly@aol.com.
ATHICA & CANOPY EVENT ATHICA and Canopy
Studio present "Sunday Night Service," an evening
of experimental films by Jonathan Railey and im
provised orchestral music composed by Matthew
Welch and Jeremiah Cymerman. In conjunction with
ATHICA's "Transience: The Paradox of Being" exhibit.
Canopy Studio, 160 Tracy St., on Sunday, Feb. 25 at
7:30 p.m. ATHICA's gallery opens at 1 p.m. for view
ing. Suggested donation: S6-9. www.athica.org.
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE The UGA
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble performs with
guest composer/ conductor Simone Fontanelli. UGA
Hodgson Hall on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. FREE!
706-542-3737.
CORE DANCE COMPANY UGA's CORE Concert Dance
Company's Spring Collection 2007 features dance,
music, film and aerial arts. Includes the premiere of
"Mystic Portal," a six-part aerial arts piece depict
ing a "magical journey through space and time."
UGA New Dance Theatre, Feb. 28-Mar. 3 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12, $8 UGA students. 706-542-8074.
DIVA EXPERIENCE & "IDOL EXPERIENCE" IDOL
Experience Talent Show at 10 p.m. Signup is 9-9:45
p.m. Then, see the drag show at 11:30 p.m. hosted
and emceed by Sasha. Featuring Lacie, Augusta
Grey, Sasha Chambers (Miss Gay NC 2006), that
night's IDOL winner and special guests. Tasty World
Upstairs on Feb. 24, Mar. 10 & 24. Admission: $5.
► HUNGARIAN STATE FOLK ENSEMBLE Renowned
folkloric dance company the Hungarian State Folk
Ensemble performs in traditional costumes accom
works, including songs from A Chorus Line. Classic
Center Theater on Saturday, Mar. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets:
S10-S65. 706-357-4444.
MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET The Moscow Festival
Ballet presents Don Quixote, based on the book by
Miquel de Cervantes with the original choreography
by Marius Petipa, circa the ballet's debut in 1869.
UGA Fine Arts Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 7:30
p.m. Tickets: S29-S34, half-price for UGA students.
706-542-4400. FREE! preconcert .lecture at 6:45 p.m
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK The acclaimed African-
American a cappella group performs spirituals,
gospel, hymns, jazz and blues music. UGA Hodgson
Hall on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets: S23-S28.
706-542-4400.
EAST ATHENS EDUCATIONAL DANCE CENTER The
East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its
annual dance production, "Keeping the Spirit Alive:
Celebrating 20 Years of Dance." More than 66 stu
dents will showcase ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap and
modern dance. Morton Theatre on Saturday, Feb.
24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets:
S10-S12. 706-613-3624.
MOORE'S FORD TALENT SHOW The Moore's Ford
Memorial Committee hosts the 5th Annual Tri-
County Talent Show/ Martin Luther King Celebration.
Local higlt-school students will compete for $1100
in cash/ prizes. Oconee County Civic Center on
Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $5-$10. 706-
769-0988.
THEATRE
FOREST THEATER OF PURE FORM The Forest Theater
of Pure Form presents a semi-interactive theatre
experience. No clapping allowed—bring musical
instruments instead. Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution,
675 Pulaski St., Ste. 1400, Saturdays in February at
8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 if you come equipped
with headgear (as in fur hats) and an instrument to
play. See http://rubbersoulyoga.com/theater.html
for more info.
FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM In conjunction
with Black History Month, UGA's Black Theatrical
Ensemble presents From Slavery to Freedom. Based
on the narratives of former slaves. UGA Fine Arts
Rose of Athens Theatre presents North Starlight Pathways to Freedom Floorspace on Feb. 15-17 at 8 p.m.. Feb. 18 at
5:30 p.m.
panied by the Hungarian State Folk Orchestrar’and
the Gypsy Orchestra. UGA Hodgson Hall on Saturday,
Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20-$25, half-price for
UGA students. 706-542-4400. FREE! Preconcert lec
ture at 7:15 p.m.
MARVIN HAMLISCH The award-winning composer
and pianist will perform some of his most popular
Theatre on Friday, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7
p.m. Tickets: $2-$3. 706-542-8468.
HAMLETMACHINE University Theatre presents Heiner
Muller's deconstruction of Shakespeare's Hamlet,
titled Hamtetmachine. This adaptation/ translation
is produced in conjunction with the Interactive
Performance Lab, so expect a unique interactive
The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble performs with the Hungarian State Folk Orchestra and the Gypsy Orchestra. UGA Hodgson
Hall on Feb. 17 at 8 p.m.
multi-media presentation. UGA Cellar Theatre, Feb.
22-24, 28. Mar. 1-3. Tickets: $8-$10. 706-542-2838.
LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN Town and Gown Players'
present their production of Oscar Wilde's comedy
Lady Windermere's Fan. Athens Community Theatre
on Feb. 16-17, 22-24 at 8 p.m., Feb. 18 8. 25 at 2
p.m. Tickets: $5—$ 15. 706-208-T0WN, www.town-
andgownplayers.org.
Y ROSE OF ATHENS Rose of Athens Theatre presents
John Lipsky's North Star Light: Pathways to Freedom.
a play about slaves finding their way to freedom in
the 19th century. Live music from Jason Beckham.
Floorspace, 160 Tracy St., on Feb. 15-17 at 8 p.m.,
Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: S5-S10. 706-769-
9829. See Theatre Notes on p. 19.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Eve Ensler's funny, pro
vocative ode to all that is female. The performance
is a series of titled vignettes all about the essence
of femaleness from the hilarious to the poignant, all
stemming from Ensler's interviews with hundreds of
women about their most sacred body part. Presented
by Project Safe, all proceeds go to this organization
that helps victims of domestic violence. UGA Chapel
on Feb. 15-17 at 8 p.m. Cost: $15, available at
Frontier, Project Safe Thrift Store, Urban Sanctuary
Day Spa and at the door. 706-549-0922.
EVENTS
29TH ANNUAL HUMAN RACE 5K The Catholic
Center's annual race benefiting Camp Summer Spree,
Catholic Center Music 8. Arts Camp and Camp Saint
Francis. Mar. 3 at 9 a.m. Registration: S15-S18.
706-627-8101.
ATHENS MONTESSORI SCHOOL ANNUAL AUCTION
Celebrating the 100th year of Montessori eduction,
the school hosts "Bella Sera," an evening of Italian
food, silent and live auctions, strolling violinists
and a Broadway-style floor show. St. Gregory the
Great Episcopal Church on Saturday, Mar. 3. Tickets:
$25. 770-725-1391, 770-207-4942.
CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY Celebrate the Year of the
Pig with games, prizes, vegetarian Chinese foqd and
drink, fortune cookies and more. Common Ground on
Saturday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. www.commonground
athens.org.
COFFEEHOUSE An evening of coffee, snacks and
Christian music from composer/ singer Nathan Long.
St. James United Methodist Church on Friday, Feb.
23 at 7 p.m. FREE! and open to the public. 706-
548-1680 or www.sjumc.org. Reserve childcare for
Preschool-K age kids by calling 706-769-3592.
EFFIE'S VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY Effie's Club Follies
present "Cheek to Cheek." Performances from the
Effie's girts who will also hold a bake-off. Featuring
DJ Mahogany and DJ Strawberry Julius. Little Kings
on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 10 p.m. Admission: $5.
www.myspace.com/effiesclubfollies.
FESTIVAL FOR.LIFE A benefit for AIDS Athens, the
annual Festival for Life is a series of private dinner
parties followed by a gourmet dessert reception at
the Lyndon House Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 24
at 8 p.m. Tickets for dessert reception only: $20,
FREE! for dinner party guests. For more info on
hosting a dinner, volunteering or making a dona
tion, call 706-542-2437.
FROG HOP 5K Sandy Creek Nature Center presents
its 9th Annual Frog Hop 5K and one-mile Tadpole
Fun Run. Prizes, refreshments. Sandy Creek Park on
Sunday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Register at www.active.
com or call 706-613-3615^ ext. 235.
INDIA NITE The Indian Cultural Exchange at UGA
presents an Indian cultural celebration that draws
people from all over the Southeast. The show
features both traditional dancing and more mod
ern fare. Everyone is welcome. Classic Center on
Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets: S12, S14 at the
door. 706-357-4444.
MARDI GRAS! Lay Park hosts its inaugural Mardi
Gras Festival with live music, arts and crafts, re
freshments, children's activities, and a King Cake.
Locals are encouraged to enter their favorite recipes
in the Mardi Gras Cookoff (to enter, call 706-613-
3625). Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6-8 p.m. FREE! For more
information, call 706-613-3596.
NOODLE-EATING CONTEST Celebrate the Year of the
Pig with a noodle-slurping contest at Doc Chey's
on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Preregistration re
quired, www.doccheys.com/newyear.
SPELLING BEE! The Athens Clarke Literacy Council is
hosting the "Spirited Spell-Off Spectacle," a spelling
bee to raise funds for local adult literacy programs.
Georgia Museum of Art on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 2.p.m.
Tickets: $5. All proceeds go to adult literacy provid
ers in the Athens area. Register your team now: $45
for three adults. Tickets avail, and Frontier and ACC
Library Store. Email athensliteracy@yahoo.com.
TYCHE'S GAMES Shadowfist Tournament on Saturday,
Feb. 17 at 12 p.m. Prizes. Entrance fee: $1. Legend
of the Five Rings Draft Tournament on Sunday, Feb.
18 at 2 p.m. Prizes. Entrance fee: $20. 1056 S.
Lumpkin St., 706-354-4500, www.tychesgames.com.
UGA LIBRARY FLOWER SALE Presented UGA
Libraries Staff Association. UGA Main 8. Science
Libraries on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 12-3 p.m.
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