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PERFORMANCE
ASHFORD MANOR CONCERT SERIES Next up:
Zydefunk on July 16. Tickets: S5-S12, under 6:
FREE! Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic
dinner (or preorder one from Donderos' Kitchen).
Ashford Manor, Watkinsville. Gates open at 6 p.m.,
concerts are 7-9 p.m. 706-769-2633, www.ambed
andbreakfastcom.
HOOT! The Athens Folk Music & Dance Society
presents its monthly “Hoot." Performers: Jimmy
Driftwood and His Legendary Sidemen, David
Leinweber, Corduroy Road, Chris & Carol and Susan
Staley. Melting Point Patio on Monday, July 9 at 8
p.m. All ages. FREE! 706-208-0985.
MR. BLANK'S CARNIVALE OF BLACK HEARTS
Midway with games and prizes. Sideshow and main
show featuring live performers like Dr. Tetanus,
Pinky the Princess of Pain, The Human Blockhead,
Amazo the Psychic, The Mysterious McEvils, Pixie the
Human Pincushion and more. Music from Rat Babies,
The Whiskey & Shit Vomiters, Subrig the Destroyer,
Mr. Blank's Organ of Doom. 40 Watt Club on Friday,
July 13. Midway and sideshow in the parking lot,
6-10 p.m.; main show inside at 10 p.m. Ages 18 &
up. Tickets: $6, available online: www.carnivaleof
blackhearts.com.
SACRED TIBETAN GONG CONCERT Performance by
sacred T’betan gong master Richard Hite. His record
ings are used in hospital therapy programs for pain
management. Village Herb Shop, 1055 Gaines School
Rd., on Saturday, July 7 at 7 p.m. FREE! Donations
appreciated. 706-549-6007.
SUNFLOWER MUSIC SERIES The 7th Annual
Sunflower Music Series at the State Botanical Garden
of Georgia continues with a performance by Don
Chambers, opener is Kimberley Morgan. International
Garden on Tuesday, July 17, 7-9 p.m. Tickets: $15,
$5 for children ages 6-12. No lawn chairs. 706-
542-6014. Coming up: Grogus on Aug. 28; Jennifer
Daniels on Sept. 18.
ZEN MONKEY PROJECT Performance in conjunction
with the 8th Annual Zen Monkey Project Intensive
dance workshop. Contemporary dance and impro
visation. Floorspace on Friday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Admission: S5. 706-372-4830.
THEATRE
DEAR LIAR JV Productions presents Dear Liar, a play
by Jerome Kilty. The play is based on 40 years of
correspondence between George Bernard Shaw and
Mrs. Patrick Campbell, a popular actress at the turn
of the century. Featuring Erin Huie Mizell and actor-
director John Vance. Seney-Stovall Chapel on Friday,
July 13 and Saturday, July 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets:
S8-S10, avail, at the door. 706-543-2012.
GUYS AND DOLLS Arts!Oglethorpe presents Frank
Loesser's Guys and Dolls. In this musical comedy,
straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown is wooed and
won by gangster Sky Masterson. Meanwhile Nathan
Detroit continues his eternal search for a place to
hold his floating craps game. Crawford School on
July 6-7, 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., matinee on July 8 at
i p.m. Tickets: S10 advance, $15 at the door. www.
arisoglethorpe.org, 706-354-1339.
THF COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
(ABRIDGED) Three brave actors will take on the
Herculean task of performing Town and Gown’s
production of The Complete Works of William
'>’>okespeare (Abridged). Originally produced by The
Reduced Shakespeare Company, the play condenses
all of the Bard's works into a breakneck-paced thrill
ride. Athens Community Theatre on July 6-7 at 8
p.m., July 9 at 2 p.m. Admission: S5, no reserved
seating. For more info, call 706-208-TOWN or visit
•vww.townandgownplayers.org.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
EVENTS
ARTS & EVENTS
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF The second annual
Countdown to Kickoff features current and former
UGA and NFL football players. Photos, autographs,
games and more. UGA Practice Fields on Saturday,
July 7, 3-6 p.m. Tickets: S30, family pack of 4:
$100. Proceeds benefit Children's Healthcare of
Atlanta and the Georgia Transplant Foundation.
www.ugakickoff.com.
DRAG0N*C0N 2007 America's largest fan-run sci
fi, fantasy, comics, horror, computer gaming, sci
ence and just about everything else that's complete
geeky fun for grownups and kids conference. Over
20 programming tracks, gaming, concerts, film fes
tival and much more. TV/film stars, sci fi/ fantasy
authors and comics artists. Atlanta Marriott Marquis,
Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Atlanta Hilton, Aug.
31-Sept. 3. Admission: $70 for a four-day pass.
www.dragoncon.org.
EAGLE TAVERN HERITAGE CELEBRATION The
Eagle Tavern presents the seventh annual Heritage
Celebration with live music, craft demonstrations,
reenactment of life at a 19th century tavern, arts
and crafts, barbecue, kids' activities and more.
Eagle Tavern Museum, Main Street, Watkinsville, on
Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE! For more
information, call 706-769-5197.
EXTRA SPECIAL PEOPLE FUNDRAISER Extra Special
People (E.S.P.), a non-profit providing recreation
and summer camp for children and young adults
with developmental disabilities, is hosting its an
nual Fair Day Fundraiser. Arts & crafts by the camp
ers, refreshments, new scrapbookir.g materials for
sale, outdoor activities and auction. 189 VFW Dr.,
Watkinsville, on Friday, July 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
706-769-9333. E.S.P. is also the beneficiary of a
fundraiser concert at Little Kings on Wednesday,
July 11. See ABC for more info.
FARM TOURS Roots Farm Tour with Sara Callaway
of Roots Farm, on Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m.-l p.m.
Cost: $12 (fee benefits the farm). Preregistration
required, 706-542-6156.
FARMER FOR A DAY Athens Locally Grown hosts
the third of five monthly tours to highlight the
benefits of sustainable agriculture at Jim's Farm in
Winterville. Participate in some small projects at the
farm, then have lunch (provided) and get a full tour.
Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE! Limited to
25 participants, carpooling available. 706-227-1343,
farmerforaday@yahoo.com.
FASHION SHOW BENEFIT St. Mary's Auxiliary hosts a
fashion show to benefit St. Mary's Hospice. Designs
from Belk, David's Bridal, Sonia Says and many
more. Refreshments. Hospital Atrium Lobby, 1230
Baxter St., on Sunday, July 22, 4-6 p.m. Tickets:
$25. Raffle for bilateral lasik procedure with Dr.
Richard Blue: $25, or 5 for $100.
FLYBALL TOURNAMENT The first annual indoor
(and air-conditioned) Double Dog Dare Flyball
Tournament features 40 teams from eight states
competing in 300 races per day. Flyball is a team
relay sport for dogs where the animals jump hurdles,
catch a tennis ball, then race back to the starting
line. Classic Center on July 14-15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
FREE! www.flyballdogs.com/dddare.
"FROZEN FINALE" BENEFIT Two parties in one
featuring music, dancing, light butfet and cash bar.
Guests must be 18 & up, luau-type attire is encour
aged. Presented by Alpha Phi Alpha to benefit
scholarships, education support and services. Diverse
Universe on July 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 advance.
$15 at the door, etaiotalambdal959@yahoo.com.
MASTER GARDENERS CONFERENCE Georgia Master
Gardener Association Conference titled "Athena's
Garden of Wisdom." Speakers, vendors, doorprizes,
lunch and snacks provided, private garden and
Picadilly farm tours. Classic Center on Aug. 4-5.
Open to the public. Cost: $75 advance. For more
information, call 706-613-3640.
MERCY HEALTH CENTER Ihe Mercy Health Center,
a Christian health resource center which provides
Town and Gown Players present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Athens Community Theatre on July
6 and 7 at 8 p.m., July 9 at 2 p.m.
health care to the uninsured, hosts a yard sale
and barbecue to celebrate its new location. 767
Oglethorpe Ave. Ste. B, on Saturday, July 7, 7:30
a.m.-12 p.m. starfiremedia@aol.com.
MIDSUMMER RAMBLE Take a tour of rare, threat-
enea and endangered plants of Georgia and learn
about efforts for protection and reestablishment of
these species. Botanical Garden on July 21 at 9:30
a.m. FREE! No registration required, meet at lower
parking lot International Garden entrance, www.uga.
edu/botgarden, 706-542-6156.
SOCIAL CIRCLE COTTAGE TOUR Annual tour of
historic cottages and homes in Social Circle, GA.
Includes the former home of author Wylly Folk St.
John. Presented by the Historic Preservation Society
of Social Circle. Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets:
$18, group discount available. 770-464-1866, www.
historicsocialcircle.com.
THE STAR-SPANGLED CLASSIC The annual Star
Spangled Classic features live music from the
Classic City Band, Powerplay and The 60s, the ACC
Community Birthday Cake and fireworks at dusk.
Bishop Park on Wednesday, July 4 starting at 6 p.m.
FREE! No alcohol, glass containers or pets allowed.
706-613-3589.
TWILIGHT TOASTS IN THE GARDEN The next
Twilight Toast event features wine tasting, light
hors d'oeuvres and folklore and historical uses of
plants in the Native American Garden. Live jazz from
D. Brown. Botanical Garden on July 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $15. Preregistration required, 706-542-6014.
WORD ON THE STREET
AAHS CALENDAR CONTEST The Athens Area Humane
Society is holding a pet photo contest for its 2008
calendar! Entries are $15 each. Deadline: July 31.
All proceeds benefit AAHS programs, www.athens
humanesociety.org.
AAHS PET CARE CLINIC The Athens Area Humane
Society will hold its monthly "Pet Care Clinic" at Pet
Supplies Plus on Saturday, July 7, 1-4 p.m. Low-
cost rabies shots and other services. For more info,
please call AAHS at 706-353-2287.
ATHENS GREEN MARKET Earth-friendly farmers of
fering their locally grown produce and local craft
speople celling their wares. Big City Cafe courtyard
every Saturday from approximately 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
FARMER'S MARKET Community Farmer's Market in
downtown Comer (1926 Madison St.) on Saturday
mornings, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Fresh produce, baked
goods, art and family fun. Vendors welcome, tables
are $5/ week. 706-783-4665.
ATHENS MEMORY WALK Help raise awareness and
money by attending or participating in the Athens
Memory Walk 2007. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's
Association. Walk will be at Sandy Creek Park on
Oct. 20. 706-613-2224.
HEART WALK the St. Mary's Wellness Center is rais
ing funds for its Aug. 25 Clarke-Oconee Heart Walk.
On Wednesdays, nonmembers ftho come to exercise
can donate their $5 guest pass fee to the Heart
Walk Fund. 706-389-3897.
REFLEXOLOGY & MASSAGE A Touch of Georgia
Chiropractic is hosting a day of free 10- to 15-min
ute deep tissue massages and reflexology sessions.
No appointment necessary. 485 Huntington Rd. Ste.
194 on Wednesday, July 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. For more
information, call 706-548-5922.
SABINA ART AUCTION Art auction on Ebay begin
ning July 27 to help defray medical costs for nine-
year-old Sabina Hartley-Burke, who succumbed to
cancer in May. Preview of items up for auction at
Cutters Pub on Tuesday, July 24, 6-9 p.m. Donation
at the door: $3-$5. Art by Michael Stipe, Chris
Bilheimer, Jason Thrasher, Jennifer Hartley and
more. Live music, appetizers. All drink proceeds will
be donated to the Sabina Fund. Donated art will be
accepted through July 17. Sarah, 706-355-4008.
SPORTS CAP FUNDRAISER The Classic City
Kiwanis Club of Athens is selling officially licensed
University of Georgia sports caps. Proceeds will be
used to serve children in the Athens area, including
Special Olympics, an annual college scholarship and
the Clute Barrow Nelson Life Foundation. Cost: $12
each. Order online at www.GeorgiaSportsCaps.com.
TEACHER REUSE STORE The third annual Regional
Teacher Reuse Store at the ACC Recycling Facility
on Hancock Industrial Way will be open Aug. 18 for
area teachers to get materials for their classrooms
for free. Currently, donations of general office sup
plies, unusual industry byproducts that might be
used as art supplies and more (no electronics) are
being sought from area businesses. 706-613-3512,
www.acc-recycle.org.
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM Free lunches for ACC
kids through July 20. All children who are residents
of Clarke County are eligible. Call Athens Housing
Authority at 706-425-5354 for times and sites.
LITERARY EVENTS
CELEBRATE NATIVE FLORA 8. FAUNA Join authors
Linda Chafin (Field Guide to Rare Plants in Georgia),
Hugh and Carol Nourse (Favorite Wildflower Walks
in Georgia) and Giff Beaton (Dragonflies and
Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast) for book-
signings and an informative talk about native plants
and insects. Botanical Garden on July 22 at 2 p.m.
FREE! Reservations requested, 706-542-6165.
LECTURES & FORUMS
THE REAL C.S.I. Agent Ron Blackburn of the GBI
discusses real-life crime scene investigation. ACC
Library on Wednesday, July 11 at 1 p.m. FREE! Fur
more information, call 706-613-3650.
KIDSTUFF
CAMP NOKOSE Bereavement camp for kids, ages
6-13 who are coping with the death of a loved one.
Sandy Creek Park on Oct. 13. FREE! Includes break
fast. lunch and activities. Preregistration required,
706-389-2273.
FAMILY FUN FEST Kickball tournament (seeking
eight teams, registration is S20 per team), in-
flatables, performances, free festival food and more.
Pait of National Recreation and Parks Month. Sandy
Creek Park on July 29. 2-5 p.m. FREE!, with free
park admission. 706-613 3625, www.accleisure
services.com.