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"Colored Silhouettes." paintings by Christine Bush at the UGA Tate Center Gallery Through Sept 14.
Deadline for getting listed in Out There! is every
Wednesday at 5 p.m. for the issue of the follow
ing Wednesday. Email: outthere@flagpole.com.
PERFORMANCE
ASHFORD MANOR CONCERT SERIES Spread out on
the lawn for a picnic supper and hear some great
music. Held on the first and third Monday of every
month, through Oct. 15. Next up: Artie Balt Swing
Band on Sept. 17. Tickets: $5-$12, under 6: FREE!
Alt shows are weather-permitting. 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.ambedandbreakfast.com.
LOFT COMEDY Monthly comedy showcase featuring
local and national comedians. Hosted by TJ Young.
The Loft, 164 Clayton St., on the last Monday of ev
ery month at 9 p.m. www.loftcomedy.com.
PETE McBRAYER COMEDY Local comedian Pete
McBrayer performs and hosts. Ricker Theatre & Bar
on the first Tuesday of every month. Open mic com
edy night. 706-546-0039.
SACRED TIBETAN GONG CONCERT “Calling of Angels”
concert by sacred Tibetan gong master Richard Hite.
Unity, 1435 Oglethorpe Ave., on Sunday, Sept. 16 at
7 p.m. Bring a mat if you wish to relax on the floor.
Recording devices allowed. FREE! Donations appreci
ated. 706-613-8050, www.unityathens.com.
STANDUP COMEDY Comedy showcase featuring Pat
Brown, Red Bone. Corey Holcomb and Tony Roberts.
UGA Georgia Hall on Wednesday,'Sept. 12 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $4-$6. 706-542-6396, union@uga.edu.
SUNFLOWER MUSIC SERIES The 7th Annual
Sunflower Music Series at the State Botanical
Garden of Georgia continues with a performance
by Jennifer Daniels. The concert is outdoors in the
International Garden on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 7-9 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers and
S5 for children ages 6-12. Price includes bevetages
and light snacks. No lawn chairs. 706-542-6014 or
email sbgevent@uga.edu.
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The University
Symphony Orchestra and soloist Michael Heald
perform Sir Edward Elgar's “Violin Concerto" and
Prokofiev's "Symphony No. 5." Part of the 2nd
Thursday Scholarship Series. Hugh Hodgson Hall on
Thursday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, $7 UGA
students with ID. For more info, call 706-542-4400,
or visit www.music.uga.edu.
UGA FREE CONCERTS UGA Wind Ensemble at
Hodgson Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m. Faculty
Recital: D. Ray McClellan, clarinet, and Richard
Zimdars. piano. Ramsey Hall on Wednesday, Sept.
19, 8 p.m. Faculty Recital: Levon Ambartsumian, vi
olin; Evgeny Rivkin, piano; Shakhida Azimkhodjaeva,
violin. Ramsey Hall on Thursday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m.
Faculty Recital: Milton Masciadri, double bass.
Ramsey Hall on Monday. Sept. 24, 8 p.m. All are
FREE! open to the public. 706-542-4400,
THEATRE
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Oconee Youth Playhouse
presents the musical adaptatiog^f the Disney ani
mated film. The play features all the songs from the
movie and mo ft. Cast of more than 100 local youth.
Broadway-catiber costumes, sets and special ef
fects. Join Belle. Gaston, Lumiere and all their pals
the Classic Center on Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday,
Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15-$45. For more info, call 706-357-4444,
or visit www.classkcenter.com.
COLUMBIA... OEM Of THE OZAHKS The Lyric League
presents stories and songs based on the childhood
memories of Columbia Jefferson Mankin from the
1880s. Homespun wit and wisdom. Historic Elbert
Theatre. 100 S. Oliver St., Elberton, Saturday, Sept.
15 ax 8 p.m. Tkkets: $6 58 706-283-1049. Lyric
league: www lyricleague.org.
MEXICO BORDER New Athens Theatre troupe La
Compahia stages a dramatic reading of The Line in
the Sand, a play written by actors and writers from
Catholic Relief Services after a 2005 visit to the
border. Q&A follows each reading. See Box. Cine on
Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. FREE! For more information,
call Jose Blanco, 706-425-3990.
SORDID LIVES University Theatres kicks off its sea
son with a production of the award-winning comedy
by Del Shores, Sordid Lives. With adultery, singing
ex-cons, transvestites and more, this is a “black
comedy about white trash." Directed by Farley
Richmond. Contains adult themes and language.
UGA Cellar Theatre on Sept. 20-22, 25-28 at 8 p.m.;
Sept. 23 and 30 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $12-515. For
more information, call 706-542-2838.
EVENTS
"FIVE AT FIVE" 5K FUN RUN Runners, walkers and
strollers are invited to the “Five at Five” 5K fun run
presented by the Friends of Five Points. Run winds
through the Five Points area and ends at Memorial
Park. Sunday, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. Registration: $15
(before Oct. 1), $20 (after). Sign up at www.active.
com. For more info: www.friendsoffivepoints.org.
ART AUCTION FOR HELPING PAWS Silent Art
Auction of works donated by artists from the
Georgia Piedmont Arts Center and The Monroe Art
Guild. Ail proceeds go to Helping Paws for the care
of rescued animals. Jennings Mill Country Club on
Sunday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. For more information, call
Amanda Rodriquez, 706-227-7887
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.
FARMER'S MARKET Community Farmer's Market in
downtown Comer (1926 Madison St.) on Saturday
mornings, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Come early for fresh
produce, baked goods, art and family fun. Vendors
welcome, tables are $5/week. 706-783-4665.
FULL MOON CANOE RIDE/HIKE Take a trip on Lake
Chapman or through the woods under the light of
the full moon. Sandy Creek Park on Wednesday, Sept.
26 8. Friday, Oct. 26. Cost: $3-56. Bring own canoe
or rent one at the park. Space is limited, register at
706-613-3631.
GOLF TOURNAMENT The Interfaith Hospitality
Network is hosting its fourth annual golf tourna
ment at the Athens County Club on Oct. 1. Entry fee:
$125, $500 for a team of four. Individual and team
prizes. Sponsorship opportunities available. IHN of
Athens, 706-425-1881.
GRACE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY Annual party for dogs
and their people, alt to benefit the GRACE Fund,
which provides financial assistance to dog owners
to pay vet bills in times of crisis and the Athens
Area and Oconee Humane Societies. Picnic supper,
games, contests, portrait studio, pets up for adop
tion and more. Ashford Manor on Sunday. Sept. 16.
3-6 p.m. Admission: $15 adults, $5 kids, dogs are
FREE! www.gracesbirthday.com.
1NSCCTIVAI The 13th annual Insectival features
education stations, games, fun activities and more.
This year's theme is “6-Legged Immigrants.' Second
annual butterfly release on the lawn. Botanical
Garden on Saturday, Sept. 22, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $3 per person, $10 max per family, under age
2 are FREE! No registration required, 706-542-6156.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Join fellow
Athenians and millions around the wortd in celebra
tion of the International Day of Peace. Come by any
time during the vigil at the UGA Arch on Friday.
Sept. 21, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Also, a 'Music for Peace
Concert" featuring Gabriel Kelley, Garnet River Gals
and the 3 Peace Band takes place that night at
Little Kings, 7-10 p.m. Suggested donation: $5.
706- 795- 3223, www.internatkmaldayofpeace.org.
LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK The annual Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk takes place
at the Classic Center Foundry Plaza on Saturday,
Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Registration and celebration
starts at 5:30 p.m. 678-279-2041.
PROBE COLLEGE FAIR High school students a d
their parents can talk with over 75 institutions
about admissions, scholarships, housing and college
life. Classic Center on Wednesday, Sept. 12. 6-8:30
p.m. FREE! www.gsfc.org/Main/dsp_probe.cfm.
REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET Come to the Really
Really Free Market for skill-sharing, free merchandise
and more. Bring anything you don't need or a skill
you'd like to share with others. Free food from Food
Not Bombs. Last Sunday of every month at Reese/
Pope Park, 1-4 p.m. For more information, contact
autonomous.athens@gmail.com.
RUN FOR THE DOGS 5K/1 Mile Fun Run to benefit
Canine Companions for Independence. Fun activi
ties, contests, silent auction, pet photos and more.
Sandy Creek Park on Saturday, Sept. 22; registration
starts at 8 a.m. Cost: $20-$27. includes T-shirt and
bandana, www.athensrunforthedogs.org.
TOAST IN THE GARDEN Keep Athens-Clarke County
Beautiful presents an evening of wine tastings
and hors d’oeuvres, live music, silent auction 3nd
more. All proceeds support KACCB's mission of litter
prevention and community improvement projects.
Botanical Garden on Sept. 27. Tickets: $10. For more
info, call 706-613-3501, ext. 312
TYCHE'S GAMES Tyche's Games 10th Anniversary
Celebration with contests, game demos, prizes and
more on Friday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and
Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a m.-6 p.m. Legend of the
Five Rings (L5R) Stronger than Steel prerelease tour
nament on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. Sealed deck
format. Entrance fee: $20. Cards and prizes for all.
Shadowfist Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 12
p.m. Multiplayer Final Brawl Format. Prizes for all.
Entrance fee: $1. Prizes for all. 1056 S. Lumpkin St.,
706-354-4500, www.tychesgames.com.
UGA OBSERVATORY The UGA Observatory hosts its
monthly open house viewing at the UGA Physics
Building on Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.
FREE! 706-542 STAR.
BRIDAL SHOW "The Ultimate Bridal Show" features
everything to plan a dream wedding, giveaways and
more. Fo r more info, see www.athensgaweddings.
com. Classic Center on Sunday. Sept. 16, 1-5 p.m.
Tickets: $8. 706-357-4444.
WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKET The Washington
Farmers Market, 111 N. Allison St., Washington,
is held year-round on Wednesday, Saturdays and
Sundays, 7 a.m.-l p.m. Free live local music every
Thursday at 7 p.m. 706-678-4335, www.washington-
georgia.net.
WHITE TIGER FARMER'S MARKET Buy local organic
produce and art. Live music. White Tiger Gourmet,
217 Hiawassee Ave., on Thursdays. 5-8 p.m. For
more information, call 706-353-6847.
WINE *EST The 8th Annua*. Fall Wine Fest features
wines and catered gourmet food. Silent auction.
All proceeds benefit the Oconee Cultural Arts
Foundation. Ashford Manor, 5 Harden Hill Rd.,
Watkinsville, on Oct. 21, 3-6 p.m. Ages 21 & up.
Tickets: $30 advance, $35 at the door. For more
info, call 706-769-4565, or visit www.ocaf.com.
WOMEN BUILD 2007 FUNDRAISING DINNER
Carrabba's Italian Grill presents an Italian Dinner &
Raffle as a fundraiser for the Athens Area Habitat
for Humanity's 2007 Women Build campaign. Taylor-
Grady House on Tuesday, Sept. 18; social hour 6-7
p.m.; dinner at 7:30. Vegetarian options available.
Doorprizes. Tickets: $35. 706-613-0122. www.athens
landtrust.org.
LITERARY EVENTS
HOWARD BERK UGA Distinguished Writer in
Residence, screenwriter and former member of the
intelligence community Howard Berk will sign cop
ies of his thriller Nikolai's War. Barnes & Noble on
Thursday. Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m. 706-354-1195.
JEWISH LITERATURE The ACC Library is one of 250
libraries nationwide that is hosting a reading and
discussion series called 'let's Talk About It: Jewish
Literature—Identity and Imagination." The library's
series is “Demons. Golems and Dybbuks: Monsters of
the Jewish Imagination." 706-613-3650, ext. 348.
JUOGE PATRICIA BARRON Learn about the Athens
court system through the eyes of a child in Judge
Barron s picture book. Borders on Friday. Sept. 28 at
6 p.m. 706-583 8647.
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