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UGA BFA photography exit show “We Built This City " Featuring work by Rebecca Greer Reception at Lamar Dodd School of
Art on Apr. 14, 7-9 p.m.
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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-
S10. 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 pro
gram of Mozart and Stravinsky. UGA Hodgson Hall on
Sunday, Apr. 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $37-542, half-price
for UGA students. 706-542-4400, www.uga.edu/pac.
BELLYDANCE BENEFIT Local bellydance troupe
BeliLuna hosts a benefit for Relay fo r Life. Village
Herb Shop, 1055 Gaines School Rd., on Saturday,
Apr. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Silent auction after the show.
For more information, call 706-549-6007.
"BLOOM" DANCING AT THE GARDEN Site-specific
dance in which dancers interact with their natural
surroundings and the audience can choose their own
viewing point. Directed by visiting lecturer Denise
Posnak, with students from the Dept, of Dance and
community members. UGA Founders Memorial Garden
on Apr. 26-27 at 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-542-4415.
CANOPY CABARET: GALA ROUGE Canopy Studio's
1st 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. 706-549-8501, www.canopystudio.com.
DANCE 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:
$10-530. 706-340-4943, 706-769-3902.
DEPRESSION SUICIDE AWARENESS WEEK A concert
by Mother Jackson, Southern Bitch and Patrick Carey
of Ginger Envelope to kick off a week of events to
raise awareness about depression and suicide. Nu^i's
Space will have information on mental illness, the
programs available at the Space and will be accept
ing donations. UGA Tate Center on Monday, Apr. 16
at 5 p.m. 706-227-1515.
EFFIE'S CLUB FOLLIES "Fun-filled vaudeville-inspired
extravaganza of music and burlesque" featuring NYC
band The Lisps and local troupe Effie's ilub Follies.
Detour, 227 W. Dougherty St., on Friday, Apr. 20 at
8 p.m. Ages 18 & up. www.myspace.com/effiesclub
follies.
FRED GARBO INFLATABLE THEATER CO. Fred Garbo
brings his one-of-a-kind comedy performance to
Athens. Physical comedy, dance, juggling and amaz
ing inflatable inventions. Fun for all ages. UGA Fine
Arts Theatre on Apr. 28 at 3 p.m. First-ever Saturday
matinee! Tickets: $18-$23, half-price for UGA stu
dents. 706-542-4400, www.uga.edu/pac.
HEATHER CORNELL Internationally acclaimed tap
dance virtuoso Heather Cornell performs with jazz
bassist Chris Enghauser at the UGA New Dance
Theatre on Thursday, Apr. 19 at 7 p.m. FREE! and
open to the public, no tickets required, www.frank-
lin.uga.edu/dance.
ROBIN HUW BOWEN Welsh triple harpist Robin Huw
Bowen performs. Bowen is considered the top pro
fessional triple harpist in the world. Hodgson Hall
on Friday, Apr. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-520, 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
downtown on Saturday, Apr. 21. See www.myspace.
com/terrortwinsgrind.
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TERRY TUNES Spring concerts outdoors at UGA
Herty Field. UGA Salsa Band cn Apr. 20 at 12 p.m.
FREE! Canceled if the weather is inclement, www.
terry.uga.edu/musicbusiness.
TAKACS QUARTET A program of Debussy, Brahms and
Shostakovich by the internationally-lauded Grammy
Award-winning Takacs Quartet. UGA Hodgson Hall
on Tuesday, Apr. 17 at 8 p.m. FREE!, no tickets re
quired. 706-542-4400.
UGAPALOOZA The UGA Accidentals present
"UGApalooza," with college a cappella groups from
UGA and around the Southeast. Also, high-school
groups at 2 p.m. Morton Theatre on Saturday, Apr.
21 at 7 p.m. Admission: $8-510. 706-613-3771.
COMEDY SHOW The Best of Both Worlds: Where
Comedy and Music Collide," featuring comedians
Tanner Inman, Mia Jackson, Tre Black and Reggie
Reg. Hosted by Byron Bowers. Music from Stone
Mecca. Diverse Universe Ultra Lounge (Tallassee
Road near the by-pass) on Saturday, Apt. 21.
Tickets: $8-$10. 706-613-8332.
THEATRE
AUCEIN WONDERLAND The Young Actor's Studio
presents Alice in Wonderland. Directed by Jay Holl.
See Theatre Notes on p. 14. Seney-Stovall Chapel,
Apr. 13-15. Tickets: $8-$10. 706-202-2692, www.
youngactorsstudio.googlepages.com.
DANCE & DRAMA BENEFIT The Cedar Shoals
National Honor Society presents an evening of dance
and two short plays, "Roomers" and "All in the
Timing." All proceeds go to Relay for Life. CSHS on
Thursday, Apr. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $3-55.
DISNEY DISCOVER THEATER Musical theater for kids
that's fun and educational. See Theatre Notes on p.
14. Classic Center on Saturday, Apr. 21 at 2 p.m. and
7 p.m. Tickets: $5-$20. 706-357-4444, www.classic
center.com.
JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE University Theatre
presents August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and
Gone. See Theatre Notes on p. 14. UGA Fine Arts
Building on Apr. 12-14, 18-22. Tickets: $10—$12,
avail Mar. 29. 706-542-2838.
PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM Town and Gown Players present
Woody Allen's Play It Again, Sam. See Theatre Notes
on p. 14. Athens Community Theatre, Apr. 13-15,
19-22. Tickets: $5-515. 706-208-T0WN, www.town
andgownplayers.org.
"PUT IT IN THE SCRAPBOOK" UGA Professor George
Contini stars in his original one-man show about the
life and work of Julian Eltinge, vaudeville performer,
Broadway star, silent film actor and famed female
impersonator in the early part of the 20th century.
UGA Cellar Theatre on Apr. 28 at 8 p.m. and Apr. 29
at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. FREE! $5 donation to the Dept,
of Theatre and Film Studies suggested, www.drama.*
uga.edu
"SALSA CINDERELLA" Grey Seal Puppets of North
Carolina present this classic fairy tale with a spicy
Latin twist. See Theatr® Notes on p. 14. Part of the
Library's 15th birthday celebration with birthday
cake and more. ACC Library on Sunday, Apr. 15 at 3
p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650.
THE WIZII: DOROTHY GOES TO COLLEGE Pamoja
Dance Company presents The Wiz II: Dorothy Goes to
College. See Theatre Notes on p. 14. Morton Theatre
on Friday, Apr. 13 and Saturday, Apr. 14 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $3-55. 706-542-8074.
CHICAGO See the hit Broadway musical that became
an Oscar-winning film. See Theatre Notes on p.
14. Classic Center Theater on Tuesday, Apr. 17 and
Wednesday, Apr. 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10-565.
706-357-4444, www.classiccenter.com.
EVENTS
ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! UGA Habitat for Humanity
hosts a week of advocacy for affordable housing.
Events include all-you-can-eat pancake dinner, panel
discussions, Habifest night (overnight sleepout).
Various locations, Apr. 15-21. ugahabifest@gmail.
com.
AGORA SATURDAY MARKET Outdoor Saturday market
at Agora, 260 W. Clayton St. on Apr. 28, 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Portion of proceeds will go to Nu{i's Space.
Local bands will be busking. For more information,
call 706-316-0130.
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.
Admission: $2. Preview Party on Friday, Apr. 13,
7-10 p.m. Tickets: $15 advance, includes dinner.
Prices doubled, www.jlweb.org/athens.
BOYBUTANTE BALL The Boybutante AIDS
Foundation presents the 18th Annual Boybutante
Ball. This year's theme: "Saturday Night Divas." It's
the ultimate gender-bending party! Official drag
search for Boyball 18 at Detour on Apr. 16. Entry
fee: $20. Winner gets to perform at the Ball. Enjoy
'70s-style Bingo at Tasty World on Apr. 17 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $5 for five games. The Adventures of Priscilla,
Queen of the Desert screening at Cine on Apr. 18 at
8 p.m. Admission: $8. The Boybutante Ball at the
40 Watt Club on Apr. 21 at 10 p.m. Advance tickets:
$20, available at Junkman's, SchoolKids and Urban
Sanctuary Spa. Boybutante Brunch at Casa Mia on
Apr. 22 at 12 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door. For
more details, visit www.boybutante.org or call 706-
227-3530.
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,
male 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, helmets
required. 706-613-3871.
COVER CROP PLANTING & ECO-TOUR Two-hour
guided hike of the 100-acre Georgia Nature Center
in Oconee County. Learn about cover crops, tour .
the farm, greenhouse and next-generation home.
Sunday, Apr. 15 at 2 p.m. Cost: $5-510, reservations
required. 706-769-1000, www.naturecenter.com.
DAWGS AFTER DARK "Tacky Prom" features The
Krush Girls, free food, crowning of tackiest Prom
King and Queen, game show with prizes, fortune
tellers, casino-style games and more. Special show
ing 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 get
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 at 11 a.m. Two divi
sions: Teen (13-17) and Adult (18+). Download a
registration form at www.athensgreenway.com/gwy.
Deadline: Wednesday, Apr. 18. Cost: $100 per team.
Also, volunteers needed for race day. For more infor
mation, call 706-613-3615, ext. 227.
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.
GARDEN TOUR OF ATHENS The 15th annual garden
tour presented by the Piedmont Gardeners. Self-
guided tour of five distinctive gardens. Various loca
tions on Saturday, Apr. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets:
$10-515. Linda Ray, 706-353-1195.
GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA Portions of .ne 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.
GREENFEST 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-Highway
Challenge and "Bin It and Win It." Green Bag Lunch
Series at Botanical Garden on Apr. 11 & 18 at 12:15
p.m. Bike Safety Education for Parents at Barrow
School on Apr. 12 at 6:30 p.m. 706-540-9913.
Clean Your Files Day on Apr. 13. 706-613-3512.
Audubon Society Spring Bird Hike at Sandy Creek
Nature Center on Apr. 14 at 8 a.m. 706-208-8504.
Kid's Gardening at Botanical Garden on Apr. 14 at
9:30 a.m. 706-542-6156. Scrap Tire Amnesty Week,
Apr. 14-21. 706-613-3512. Wildflower Ramble at
Botanical Garden on Apr. 17 at 5:30 p.m. For more
information, visit www.athensgreenfest.org.
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