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PERFORMANCE
ATHENS MASTER CHORALE The Athens Master
Chorale presents Haydn's "Mass in D Minor" and
Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise." Conducted by
Joseph Napoli with a 23-piece orchestra. UGA
Hodgson Hall on Apr. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $7.50-
$10. 706-542-4400 or www.athensmasterchorale.org.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Grammy
Award-winning ASO, with conductor Robert Spano
and guest pianist Garrick Ohlsson, performs a
program of Mozart "Piano Concerto No. 1*7" and
Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" and "Concerto in
E-flat Major." UGA Hodgson Hall on Sunday, Apr. 15
at 3 p.m. Tickets: $37-$42, half-price for UGA stu
dents. 706-542-4400, www.uga.edu/pac.
BATTLE AGAINST POVERTY Concert at UGA Legion
Field on Apr. 7 starting at 3 p.m. featuring a battle
of the bands (two categories), speakers, Bling the
Children Back Home and more. Also, Juried Art
Show, themed on "Poverty in America." Cedar Shoals
High School Show on Apr. 6. Jurors are Irene Dodge
and Scott Pope. More details at www.battleagainst-
poverty.com. See City Pages on p. 4 and Threats &
Promises on p. 33.
CANOPY CABARET: GALA ROUGE Canopy Studio's
"First Annual Cabaret" features aerial works from
the Canopy Repertory Company. Mercury Art Works
on Apr. 20-21 at 7 p.m., Apr. 22 at 6 p.m. Tickets:
$35, includes performance, drinks and tapas from
Speakeasy. Avail, at Canopy, Homeplace, Helix,
Mercury's website. 706-549-8501, www.canopy
studio.com. •
CHRISTIAN FINNEGAN The Comedy Central Campus
Invasion Tour, a nationally touring show starring
some of "America's most recognizable comedians"
working today, presents Christian Finnegan. Tate
Center Georgia Hall on Tuesday, Apr. 10 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $8-$13 advance, $10-$15 day of show.
706-542-6396.
DANCC FUSION EVENT Asha for Education—Athens
presents "Nrityanjali: An Offering of Dances from
the Cultures of the East and West." See traditional
Indian dancing along with Western dances—modern
and ballet. All proceeds go to a school for differ-
ently-abled, underprivileged kids. Oconee County
Civic Center on Sunday, Apr. 22 at 4 p.m. Tickets:
$10-$30. 706-340-4943, 706-769-3902.
DEPRESSION SUICIDE AWARENESS WEEK Mother
Jackson, Southern Bitch and Patrick Carey of Ginger
Envelope will perform free outdoor concerts to
kick off a week of events to raise awareness about
depression and suicide. Nugi's Space will have infor
mation on mental illness, the programs available at
the Space and will be accepting donations. UGA Tate
Center on Monday, Apr. 16 at 5 p.m. 706-227-1515.
DISNEY DISCOVER THEATER Musical theater for
kids that's fun and educational: "Discover Theater!
Featuring Disney's Cinderella KIDS and The Jungle
book KIDS." Part of the Children's Series. Classic
Center on Saturday, Apr. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets: $5-$20. For more info, call 706-357-4444,
or visit www.classiccenter.com.
EFFIE'S CLUB FOLLIES "Fun-filled vaudeville-in
spired extravaganza of music and burlesque" featur
ing NYC band The Lisps and local troupe Effie's Club
Follies. Detour, 227 W. Dougherty St., on Apr. 20 at
8 p.m. Ages 18 & up. www.myspace.com/effiesclub
follies.
THE HOOT The Athens Folk Music and Dance Society
presents an April Fools Day Hoot with the Folk Yous,
Joe Renner, Tweezer, April Fools Duo Jets and spe
cial guest host Kirby Amick. Little Kings on Monday,
Apr. 9, 8-10 p.m. FREE! All ages. 706-208-0985,
www.afmds.info.
JOHN W. MILLER "Concerto for Two Bassoons and
Orchestra," visiting artist John Miller Jr. performs
with faculty member William Davis and the UGA
Symphony Orchestra. UGA Hodgson Hall on Thursday,
Apr. 5 at 8 p.m. FREE! 706-542-3966. .
MIKHAIL BRONNER Visiting artist Mikhail Bronner
will present a performance and demonstration of
his work. UGA Ramsey Hall on Tuesday, Apr. 10 at 6
p.m. FREE! 706-542-3966.
ROBIN HUW BOWEN Welsh triple harpist Robin Huw
Bowen performs. Bowen is considered the top pro
fessional triple harpist in the world. UGA Hodgson
Hall on Friday, Apr. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$20,
half-price for UGA students. 706-542-4400.
THE TERROR TWINS Based out of Atlanta, this
performance art duo (Beth and Ruby) specialize in
angle-grinding and fetish performances involving
metal bikinis and literal crotch-grinding. Repent bar
downtown on Saturday, Apr. 21. See www.myspace.
com/terroitwinsgrind.
TERRY TUNES Spring concerts outdoors at UGA
Herty Field. UGA Salsa Band on Apr. 20 at 12 p.m.
FREE!. Canceled if the weather is inclement, www.
terry.uga.edu/musicbusiness.
WUOG PROM Music from M Coast, 63 Crayons and
Nutria. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer
Society. Little Kings on Saturday, Apr. 7 at 9 p.m.
Admission: $5 donation at the door, www.wuog.org.
COMEDY SHOW "The Best of Both Worlds: Where
Comedy and Music Collide," featuring comedians
Tanner Inman, Mia Jackson, Trp Black and Reggie
Reg. Hosted by Byron Bowers. Music from Stone
Mecca. Diverse Universe Ultra Lounge (Tallassee
Road near the by-pass) on Saturday, Apr. 21.
Tickets: $8-$10. 706-613-8332.
ATHENS SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT Performance
of choruses from Verdi operas and others by The
Athens Symphony Chorus. The Classic Center on
Saturday, Apr. 7 at 8 p.m. FREE!, but tickets required
for entry. Limit 4 tickets per person, now available:
706-357-4444.
THEATRE
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Off with their heads! The
Young Actor's Studio presents Alice in Wonderland.
Directed by Jay Holl. Seney-Stovall Chapel, Apr.
13-15. Tickets: $8—$10. 706-202-2692, www.youn-
gactorsstudio.googlepages.com.
JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE University Theatre
presents August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and
Gone. The second installment of Wilson's "Pittsburgh
Cycle," set in a Pittsburgh boarding house area
1911, deals with the children of released slaves
traveling to Pittsburgh to try and build a new life.
UGA Fine Arts Building on Apr. 12-14, 18-22.
Tickets: $10-$12. 706-542-2838.
PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM Town and Gown Players present
Woody Allen's Play It Again, Sam. In this comedy, a
nebbishy film critic is dumped by his wife. The ghost
of Humphrey Bogart, along with well-intentioned
friends, give him dating advice. Athens Community
Theatre, Apr. 13-15, 19-22. Tickets: $5-$15. 706-
208-TOWN, www.townandgownplayers.org.
THE WIZII: DOROTHY GOES TO COLLEGE Pamoja
Dance Company presents The Wiz II; Dorothy Goes
to College, an adaptation of the stage musical set
during Dorothy's college years. Morton Theatre
on Friday, Apr. 13 and Saturday, Apr. 14 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $3-$5. 706-542-8074.
CHICAGO See the hit Broadway musical that be
came an Oscar-winning film about murder, greed,
fame and "All That Jazz." Classic Center Theater
on Wednesday, Apr. 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10-$65.
706-357-4444, www.classiccenter.com.
EVENTS
BARGAINZA Bargain shoppers prepare for the an
nual Bargainza, sponsored by the Junior League
of Athens. Hundreds of families, as well as local
businesses, have donated new and slightly-used
goods, 10 percent of net proceeds go to Project
Safe. Classic Center on Apr. 14, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Paintings by June Johnston. Athens Academy Myers Gallery, through Apr 13.
Admission: $2. Preview Party on Friday, Apr. 13,
7-10 p.m. Tickets: $15 advance, includes dinner.
Prices doubled, www.jlweb.org/athens.
CONCRETE RODEO TOUR The Skatepark of Athens
at Southeast Clarke Park hosts the Concrete Rodeo
Tour. Local skaters can compete against each other
in an "X-Games"-style format. Eight age groups,
mate and female. All skill levels welcome. Top three
finishers get medals, prizes and the chance to com
pete at the finals in Portland, OR. Saturday, Apr. 14,
registration begins at 9 a.m. Fee: $25 per contes
tant. Helmets required. 706-613-3871.
DAWGS AFTER DARK "Tacky Prom" features The
Krush Girls, free food, clowning of tackiest Prom
King and Queen, game show with prizes, fortune
tellers, casino-style games, and much more. Special
showing of Carrie at midnight. UGA Ramsey Student
Center on Friday, Apr. 13, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Admission:
$5, FREE! for UGA students with ID. First 100 prom
attendees get a free T-shirt. 706-542-6396.
ECO-ADVENTURE RACE The 2007 Eco-Adventure
race features 25 co-ed teams competing for prizes
in running, backpacking, plant I.D., canoeing, ori
enteering, archery and more. Test your skills! Sandy
Creek Park on Saturday, Apr. 22, starting at 11 a.m.
Two divisions this year: Teen (13-17) and Adult
(18+). Teams can download a registration form at
www.athensgreenway.com/gwy. Entry deadline is
Wednesday, Apr. 18. Cost: $100 per team. Also, vol
unteers needed for race day. Call 706-613-3615, ext.
227 for more information.
FAITH AND FILM A screening of Oscar-winning
documentary An Inconvenient Truth with a discus
sion led by Dr. Pulliam of UGA's School of Ecology.
Childcare and refreshments provided. First Christian
Church on Apr. 12, 6:30-9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1915.
FLUKE MINI-COMICS FESTIVAL The 6th annual
FLUKE Mini-Comics Festival takes place at Tasty
World downtown on Saturday, Apr. 7, 12-6 p.m.
Admission: $5. Organized by Athens-area comics
enthusiasts, the event is a venue for artists to dis
cuss and exchange creative ideas and their work.
Booths available on a first-come, first-served basis.
See some samples of what you'll find at this year's
FLUKE on p. 9. For more info, call Robert Newsome,
706-614-3499.
FOLKUFE IN GEORGIA A festival celebrating the
traditional music, stories, art dance and handiwork
of rural Georgia. Musical performances by Wampus
Cat Scanners, Gabriel Kelley, Marion Montgomery,
Streetlight Food and more, demonstrations of tra
ditional crafts. Old-fashioned cookie contest, enter
your special cookies—ribbons and prizes. Downtown
Danielsville, GA (hwy. 29) on Saturday, Apr. 7, 1-5
p.m. Old Time Barn Dance featuring the live calling
of Susan Davis and the music of String Theory, 6-9
p.m. Admission: $3-$5. 706-795-3223.
GARDEN TOUR OF ATHENS The 15th annual gar
den tour presented by the Piedmont Gardeners.
Self-guided tour of five distinctive area gardens.
Various locations on Saturday, Apr. 21, 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Tickets: $10-$15, avail, at Gofer's, Charmar,
Southern Comforts, Athens Seed, Lawn & Garden and
participating homes on. the day of the tour. Linda
Ray, 706-353-1195.
GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA Portions of the Zone
VIII meeting, "Roots, Rocks and Clay," will be open
to the public, including speeches by conservationist
Bradford W. Wyche and horticulturist Jennifer Ceska
and the flower show. Classic Center on Apr. 16-18.
706-202-5653.
GREENFE5T 2007 A community-wide celebration
providing citizens with the opportunity to increase
their awareness of and interest in improving the
environment of their home, yard, business and com
munity. For the month of April: Adopt-a-Highv.ay
Challenge and "Bin It and Win It." Green Bag Lunch
Series at Botanical Garden on Apr. 4, 11 & 18 at
12:15 p.m. Oconee Rivers Audubon Society meeting
at Sandy Creek Nature Center ENAT B! !g. on Apr.
5 at 7 p.m. For more information about GreenFest
watch Out There! for upcoming events or visit www.
athensgreenfest.org.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY UGA Habitat for Humanity
hosts "Act! Speak! Build!"—a week of advocacy for
affordable housing. Events include all-you-can-eat
pancake dinner, panel discussions, Habifest night
(overnight sleepout with poverty banquet, candle
light vigil, scavenger hunt, dinner, breakfast, enter
tainment and more). Various locations, Apr. 15-21.
ugahabifest@gmail.com.
NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK
Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery Tour on Monday, Apr. 9 at 3
p.m. Homeless Resource Fair at Oconee St. UMC, 717
Oconee St., on Wednesday, Apr. 11, 9 a.m.-l p.m.
Volunteer Management Workshop at 120 Dougherty
St on Thursday, Apr. 12, 9-10:30 a.m. Community
Development Week Luncheon at Memorial Park on
Friday, Apr. 13, 12-2 p.m. Tour de Unsprawl: Bike
Tour of Neighborhood Revitalization. Starts at
Athens Clarke Heritage Foundation, 489 Prince Ave,
on Saturday, Apr. 14, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. AU events are
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