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MERANDA Atlanta author Meranda signs copies of
Iris: The Legend That Time Forgot. Barnes and Noble
on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2-4 p.m. 706-354*1195.
PAMELA MUELLER Author Pamela Mueller will be
in Athens Sept. 25-27 to record her latest book.
An Angry Drum Echoed, for the Georgia Unit of
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. Barnes & Noble
is hosting a booksigning party with Mueller on Sept.
25 at 7 p.m. 706-354-1195.
SUSAN REINHARDT Asheville, NCs syndicated col
umnist, author and humorist Susan Reinhardt will
speak about her work, including her best-selling
collections of stories and essays. Not Tonight Honey,
Wait lit Fm a Size 6. and her newest book, Don't
Sleep With a Bubba. Booksigning, too. Borders on
Sunday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. 706-583-8647.
TERRY KAY The author will sign copies of his latest
novel titled The Book of Marie. Barnes & Noble on
Sunday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. 706-354-1195.
LECTURES & FORUMS
HOMELAND SECURITY Public input session on the
proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.
Athens is one of the five sites being considered.
Georgia Center for Continuing Education Mahler
Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 20, 6-10 p.m. 706-
542-5941, www.uga.edu/nbaf.
THE LAW OF ATTRACTION Learn the power of
positive thinking and the "positive power of emo
tion." Presented by nationally licensed Professional
Counselor Janet Gray. Red Lotus Institute on
Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. Cost: S55.
Reservations, 706-549-2913.
NON-PROFIT SEMINARS Free seminars aimed at
board members of local non-profits. UGA Tate Center
on Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Preregistration is required, 706-542-3750, non-
profit@terry.uga.edu.
ROCKSPRINGS 2005 SPLOST The Rocksprings 2005
SPL05T Advisory Committee meets at the Columbus
Avenue Senior Center on Monday, Sept. 17 at 5:30
p.m. Open to the public. 706-613-3580.
TRANSFORMING YOUR LIFE An open discussion of
Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey led by Gen
Kelsang Mondrub. Borders on Monday, Sept. 17 at
6:30 p.m. 706-583-8647.
WORD ON THE STREET
ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
The ACS invites new members to join as rehears
als begin for the group's fall performance of choral
masterpieces in November. Rehearsals are at Athens
First United Methodist Church on Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.
Interested singers can sit in on any rehearsal in
September. 706-207-7859.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLINIC Alternative
Medicine that fits your budget from the Acupuncture
Center of Athens. Acupuncture, massage, nutrition,
detoxification support and energy bodywork. Cost:
S50 per visit. Appointments, 706-369-8855.
GEORGIA CANOEING ASSOCIATION Spend a day
canoeing down the Chattahoochee with the Georgia
Canoeing Association on Sept. 15. FREE!. p*ovide
your own boat. For more info, call 770-529-7103.
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.
RESEARCH STUDY The Program for Strong African
American Marriages and Promoting Strong Families
is looking for African American adults 21 & up
who have a mate (of any race) who is also willing
to participate; are legally married and living with
the mate or planning to marry within the next 12
months; are willing to participate in an educational
program. All interviews are completely confidential.
Couples are paid at least $300. LaTrena Stokes, 706-
542-2204, 1-866-910-0359, prosaam@uga.edu.
SHRED YOUR DOCUMENTS ACC Recycling is host
ing a free shredding event for personal documents.
Georgia Square Mall front parking lot on Saturday,
Sept. 22. 9-11 a.m. Limit two boxes per person.
KIDSTUFF
AFTERHOURS @ THE LIBRARY Open mk and cof
feehouse. Just for teens, ages 11-18. Come to sing,
play, read poetry, etc. or just watch. ACC Library on
Friday, Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650.
BIKE SAFETY RIDE BikeAthens invites kids 4-15
to come learn bike safety skills. Bring your bike;
everyone gets a helmet and certificate. Sandy Creek
Park on Saturday, Sept. 22. 9-10:30 a.m. Cost: $3.
Preregister by catling 706-613-3631.
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,
for more info, call 706-389-2273.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT Creative Movement Classes
for 3-4 year olds at Freedom of Movement Dance
Academy. Cost: $57 per month. 706-769-5338.
DRAMA CLASSES FOR KIDS "Storybook Saturdays"
for ages 3-5 begins Sept. 15. Cost: S60/mo.
Creative Dramatics for ages 5-10, Tuesday after
noons at 5 p.m. Cost: $65/month. "Middle Mania"
for ages 11-14 (with theatre experience) on
Thursday afternoons. Cost: $70/month. Athens Little
Playhouse, 706-208-1036, www.athenslittleplay-
house.org.
"FALL CRAFT DAZE" Fall-themed craft activities
with a different theme each month. Ages 3-12. First
program is at Sandy Creek Park on Saturday, Sept.
15 at 3 p.m. Cost: $4. Preregistration, required, call
706-613-3631.
FANTASTIC FRIDAYS Athens-Clarke Gymnastics
Academy is hosting a new program for kids ages six
months to four years and their parents. Obstacle
courses and other fun activities in an unstructured
environment. Bishop Park on Fridays, through Dec. 7
(except Oct. 26-Nov. 23), 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $10
per person, per day. Registration accepted the day
of the program. 706-613-3589.
FLOORSPACE Creative Movement for 3-5 year olds
and 6-8 year olds. Also, integrated dance for chil
dren with disabilities. Floorspace, 160 Tracy St. 706-
227-9064 www.floorspaceathens.com.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION The Athens
International School offers foreign language pro
grams tailored for the way kids learn best—through
play and creative activities. See more at www.ath-
ensinternationalschool.com, 706-254-8177.
MOONLIGHT GAMES AT EARTHSONG Teens are invit
ed to Earthsong to play games, be yourself and have
ART EVENTS
AFRICAN ART SEMINAR "History of African Art"
seminar led by longtime collector Darrell Mosely.
Georgia Museum of Art on Monday, Sept. 24, 9
a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! Space limited, RSVP by Tuesday,
Sept. 18 to 706-542-4662.
"ARTISTS OF NOTE" Artist's reception for "Artists of
Note: A Visual Celebration of Music and Dance," an
exhibition inspired by the world of music and dance
and taught collaboratively by art and music teachers
in Clarke and Oconee Counties. Lyndon House Art
Center on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2-4 p.m. 706-613-3623.
BRICK HOUSE STUDIO Brick House Studio presents
"The World at Large: Modern Portraits," featuring
work by Rinne Allen, Dana Downs, Ella Grace Downs,
Henry DuVall, Jim Fiscus, Curtis Knapp, Michael
Lachowski, Bryan Redding and John Martin Taylor.
Sept. 20-23. Artist's reception on Saturday, Sept.
22, 12-5 p.m., featuring films by Betty Alice Fowler.
Outdoor music festival and closing event on Sunday,
Oct. 7, 1-6 p.m. Visit www.lamarwood.com for di
rections and more information.
GALLERY TALK "Illustrated Letters from the Daura
Collection" and how they relate to the current "More
Than Words" exhibit. Georgia Museum of Art on
Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. FREE! For more
information, call 706-542-4662.
GENEVIEVE SWINFCKD & DANA JO COOLEY Opening
reception for "Keepsakes," works by Genevieve
Swinford and Dana Jo Cooley. A combination of
mixed-media paintings and miniature replicas with
a common theme of architectural remnants. Jittery
Joe's Five Points on Monday, Sept. 17, 6-9 p.m.
GREG BENSON Opening reception for "Pipin' Hot
Pictures" by Greg Benson, a show of "mostly recent"
landscapes. Live music and refreshments. Original
Fine Art Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m.
706-546-1310, artsupplyl025@bellsouth.net.
Last chance to see "John Grabach: Century Man" at the Georgia Museum of Art Through Sept 16.
fun! Friday evenings. See www.bigbearearthschool.
com for more details!
SELF EXPLORATION THROUGH MEDITATION
Workshop for teens 14-18 exploring different modes
of meditation including dance, music, talking and
more. Earthsong on Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 252-
903-9107. www.bigbezrearthschool.com
STORIES. SONGS & S'MORES Gather around the
campfire for s'mores, hot cider and roasting marsh
mallows while listening to songs and stories. All
ages. Sandy Creek Park on Friday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30
p.m. Fee: $2 per person park entry. 706-613-363!.
HEN TALENT SHOWCASE ACC Leisure Services’
performance program to showcase the talent of lo
cal teens, ages 13-19. Preliminary events start this
month, finals in December. Cost: $10, amateurs
only. 706-613-3580. Visit the Teen Talent Showcase
page at www.accleisureservices.com.
WACKY WEATHER Families can come learn about
weather with activities, crafts and demos. Sandy
Creek Nature CenteKNSAT Bldg, on Saturday, Sept.
22, 1-3 p.m. FREE! No registration required. For
more information, call 706-613-3615.
GUIDED TOURS AT GMOA Spotlight tour of "More
Than Words" on Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. A tour of
"Imprinting the South," currently on display at the
museum on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Georgia
Museum of Art, 706-542-6442.
"INTERIOR LANDSCAPES" Opening reception for
new group show "Interior Landscapes ” featur
ing work by Jeffrey Whittle. Michael Oliveri, Brian
Bishop and many more. Curated by Flagpole art
columnist Beth Sale. Clayton St. Gallery on Sunday,
Sept. 16, 2-4 p.m. www.ath*nsartgroup.com.
NEW ATHICA EXHIBIT Opening Reception for
'Animal Instincts: Allegory and Anthropomorphism'
at ATHICA on Saturday. Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m. Local art
ists participating include Kenny Aguar, Jill Carnes.
Joe Havasy, Beth Thompson and many more. Curated
by Melissa Link and Mark Watkins. 706-208-1613,
vrww.athica.org.
"PERSPECTIVES 2007" This annual show and sale
features the work of 50 Georgia potters and col
lectors. "Simple Glazes" exhibit, through Sept. 19.
Pottery sale through Sept. 19. 1902 OCAF Art Center,
Watkinsville, www.ocaf.com, 706-769-4565.
SHANNON CANDLER 8t AURUM Opening reception
for "Travels," recent paintings by Shannon Candler.
Also, "Precious Landscapes," jewelry by Aurum.
Aurum Studio on Thursday, Sept. 20. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
706-546-8826.
ART ANNOUNCEMENTS
ARTISTS' WEBSITE Free website for Georgia artists 18
& up. Have up to five pages to showcase your work.
See more at www.artistsingeorgia.com. From the Art
Development Council of Georgia, 706-486-6808.
CALL FOR ARTISTS & PERFORMERS Works sought in
all media which explores food politics and issues,
and in particular the impact of food production on
ourselves and our environment for "Ingest." Curated
by Beth Sale. Deadline: Nov. 9. Exhibit dates: Jan.
19-Mar. 2. Email low-res jpgs or urls to ingest@
athica.org or mail short proposal with SASE to:
ATHICA, 160 Tracy St., Unit 4, Athens, GA 30601.
Also, performance artists and musicians sought for
affiliated events for "Ingest." Email ideas to in-
gest@athica.org.
ART CLASSES
BEADING CLASSES Beading classes for kids begin
Thursday, Sept. 13. The theme is "Make Your Own
Beads and Jewelry" using wool, recycled bottlecaps,
paper, recycled electrical wire and clay. Also, cdult
classes in basic beading, seed beads, wirework and
pearl knotting. Side Street Beads, Watkinsville. www.
sidestreetbeads.com, 706-769-9901.
ELEMENTS ART SUPPLY Classical Drawing in the
Atelier Tradition with Leah Mantini. Thursday
evenings beginning Sept 13. Stone Carving for
beginners of all ages: six sessions Friday nights,
6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn how to carve alabaster, lime
stone and marble using hand tools and pneumatic
tools with Gary Pearce, BFA. Classical Oil Painting
with Mary Joe Vandiver. Learn the basics in the tra
ditional way with this classical instructor. Tuesday
evenings beginning Sept 11. Limited space. Call for
reservations 706-546-1310.
GOOD DIRT Fall classes for adults and children. New
after-school art program for ages 6-12, on Tuesdays
and Thursdays, 3-5:30 p.m. Cost: $20/day or $30/
both days per week. Taught by Andrea TrombetU.
See website for details. Try Clay every Friday, 7-9
p.m. and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. (for families). Cost:
$20. Registration, 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net.
OPEN STUDIO: LIFE DRAWING Refine your drawing
skills vrith live models, no instruction, provide your
own supplies. Ages 18 8. up. Georgia Museum of Art
on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per session.
706-542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.
SfONE CARVING DEMO Learn about stone carv
ing, even get to use the tools, before signing up
for the class. The Georgia Center for Continuing
Education on Friday. Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. FREE!
Preregistration required, 706-542-3537, www.geor-
giacenter.uga.edu/ppd.
ART AROUND TOWN
A. La FERA SALON Paintings by Perry McCrackin.
Through Sept.
ACC LIBRARY Paintings by Connie Flynn. Through
Oct.
ATHENS ACADEMY In the Myers Gallery, new exnibit
of paintings by local artists Jamie Calkin and Sue
Marion. Through Oct. 20. Also, drawings by Amy
Michel at the Science & Art Bldg. Foyer Gallery; rugs
by Bonnie Montgomery and jewelry and enamels by
Jim Norton in the Bertelsmann Gallery. Through Oct.
12. Call for hours the school's galleries are open to
the public, 706-549-9225
ATHICA "Animal Instincts: Allegory and Anthro
pomorphism." See Art Events. Sept. 22-Nov. 11.
BOTANICAL GARDEN ‘Paintings: Environmental
Reverberations." Through Sept. 25.
BRICK HOUSE STUDIO "The World at Large: Modern
Portraits." See Art Events. Sept. 20-23.
CIRCLE GALLERY (UGA College of Environment and
Design) 'Project Riverway' Through Sept. 12.
CLAYTON STREET GALLERY "Interior Landscapes,"
featuring work by Jeffrey Whittle. Michael Oliveri,
Brian Bishop and many more. Curated by Beth Sale.
Through Oct. 7.
FIVE STAR DAY CAFE (Eastside) Contemporary por
traits by Will L. Eskridge (www.willeskridge.com).
Through Sept. 30.
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR New show featuring the
work of Jeff Owens (www.jefftowens.com) and Jared
Brown.
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