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UPSTAIRS DOWNTOWN TOUR Celebrate Athens'
Historic Downtown Designation. Tour some of the
most amazing historic spaces downtown has to
offer—from The Franklin House and Tasty World,
to City Hall and the old Observer building to Cine
art house theatre. May 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with a
preview party at Cine on May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tour
tickets: $15-520, preview party: $50 per person.
706-353-1801, www.achfonline.org.
WILDFLOWER CELEBRATION The fourth annual
Wildflower Celebration includes sculpture, native gar
den tour, plant sale, walking tour, vendors and more.
Also, Third Annual Plein Air Painting on Location
(artists sought, call 706-612-2312). A Greenfest
event. Athens Montessori School on Saturday, May 5,
9 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! For details, 706-353-3440.
WRESTLING AT DETOUR Pro-wrestling event fea
turing local personalities and students. Also Nigel
Sherrod of WWE's Deep South Wrestling and his $500
Open Challenge. Hosted by Jen Holbrook of 103.7
FM. Detour on Wednesday, Apr. 25 at 10 p.m.
LITERARY EVENTS
COURTNEY BRANDT Atlanta-area author Courtney
Brandt will sign copies of her book The Line, the
first in a series of Young Adult novels about the
drama of a high school band. Barnes & Noble on
Thursday, May 3, 7:30-9 p.m. 706-354-1195.
GEORGIA WRITERS ASSOCIATION New chapter now
forming in Athens. All genres welcome. ACC Library
on Wednesday, Apr. 25 at 7 p.m. 706-227-2354,
wbel955@aol.com.
"WORD FUNK" It's back! An evening of "open
stage" for poets, comedians, freestyle, acoustic
musicians, storytellers and improv. Hot Corner
Coffee on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. For more info, email:
untroddenl@yahoo.com.
LECTURES & FORUMS
ARTS-BASED RESEARCH "Blurring Boundaries: An
Exhibition of Arts-Based Research," features graduate
students and faculty presenting projects featuring a
wide range of artistic expression, including dance,
photography, theatre, games, poetry and prose. UGA
Aderhold Hall 116-117 on Monday, Apr. 30, 4-6 p.m.
FREE! and open to the public. 706-548-7208.
"Orchids and Irises.” silk paintings by Jamie Kirkell at the
State Botanical Garden through Apr. 30.
DR. JAMES PORTER "Too Hot to Handle: Science
and Partisanship in the Global Warming Debate," by
UGA Professor of Ecology Dr. James Porter. Hosted
by Oconee County Democrats. Come 20 min. early
for a test ride in a Toyota Prius. Sanctuary (corner
of Barnett Shoals and 1st Street in Watkinsville)
on Sunday, Apr. 29 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Email myrnaaw@bellsouth.net.
JABARI ASIM Renowned cultural critic and author
Jabari Asim, deputy editor of Washington Post Book
World whose writing has appeared in Essence, Salon,
Village Voice and more, gives a presentation on the
history, evolution and present-day meaning of "The
'N' Word." ACC Library on May 10 at 7 p.m. FREE!
706-613-3650.
WORD ON THE STREET
CELEBRATE COSTA RICA! "Festival de Pura Vida"
to promote "awareness and understanding of and
for the Ecolodge in San Luis, Costa Rica that is
owned by the University." Open a dialogue about
the reality of the facility and exchange information
in a relaxed atmosphere. Private residence at 290
Barber St. on Saturday Apr. 28 starting at 12 p.m.
Fun and frolic, food and drink, with accompani
ment by various musical and theatric groups. Email
huntrev@uga.edu.
CHANT HU Everyone is invited to come chant Hu,
an ancient name for God. Red Lotus Institute on
1st Friday of every month at 7 p.m. FREE! For more
information, call 706-549-2913.
CHILD ABUSE VIGIL "Light of Hope," a candlelight
vigil in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Everyone is invited to listen or share personal expe
riences with child abuse and neglect and how it has
affected their lives. UGA Arch on Wednesday, Apr. 25
at 5:30 p.m. For more information, 706-613-1922,
www.athensoconeecasa.org.
IRAQ WAR PROTEST The Women in Black, an inter
national peace movement, holds a silent vigil for
peace at the UGA Arch on Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. All are
welcome. 706-546-5237.
MOTHER'S DAY CARDS The Jeanette Rankin
Foundation, which raises funds for educational
scholarships aimed at low-income women 35 and
older, will send a personalized Mothers Day card to
the recipient of your choice before May 13. Donation
amount per card is up to the sender! www.rankin-
foundation.org.
ROOTS FARM CSA Now accepting members:
Community Supported Agriculture. Enjoy an afford
able weekly supply of farm-fresh, organic produce
and help support local, sustainable farming. Harvest
throughout May, June, July. Applications and
more details at www.rootsfarm.org, 706-742-0010,
rootsfarm@hotmail.com.
SPROCKETi CALL FOR ENTRIES Submissions now
being accepted for the 4th Annual Sprockets Music
Video Competition to take place during this year's
AthFest in June. Late deadline: Apr. 30. For more
info, see www.filmathens.net/sprockets.
KIDSTUFF
BICYCLE SAFETY AND RIDE Learn about bicycle
safety and cruise around the park. All participants
will receive a "cool helmet." Aqes 10 and under.
Sandy Creek Park on Saturday, May 5. 10 a.m.-12
p.m. Cost: $3, plus park admission. 706-613-3631.
BIRCHMORE TRAIL DAY Discover the "hidden
treasure" of the Birchmore Trail at Memorial Park
with games, educational activities, refreshments, a
scavenger hunt and more. The trail's namesake, Fred
Birchmore, will be there. A Greenfest event. Sunday,
May 6, 2-4 p.m. All ages welcome. 706-613-3512,
www.accleisureservices.com.
BRAINABILITY Summer Kaleidoscope Camp, Little
Smarties, tutoring and much more. For full schedule
of activities, call 706-549-7448 or visit www.brain-
abilityinc.com.
CHESS FOR TEENS Learn the basics of the game or
improve your strategy. ACC Library on Thursday, Apr.
26 at 4 p.m. Grades 1-5. Beginners welcome. FREE!
706-613-3650.
CLASSIC TRY-ATHALON The inaugural Classic TRY-
athalon is open to ages 7-18. Competitions in
swimming, biking, running and more. Teams and
individuals welcome. Participants get T-shirt, goodie '
bag and more. Bishop Park on June 30. Cost: $30
per person or $75 for a relay team. 706-613-3589.
FILM FESTIVAL In conjunction with AthFest in
June, Film::Athens is putting out a call to area teen
filmmakers for the 2007 Teenscreen Filmfest, must
be under 18 to enter. Submission deadline: Apr.
30. Entry forms and more info at www.teenscreen.
filmathens.net.
SUMMER ACADEMY AT UGA Academically-focused
summer camps for ages 10-17. Themes: DAWGWarts
(as in Hogwarts), video production, scuba and ma
rine sciences, comic book and cartooning and more.
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