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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: Modern Skirts on
Oct. 1. Tickets: S5-S12, under 6: FREE! All 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.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Grammy
Award-winning ASO, with conductor Robert Spano
and guest pianist Garrick Ohlsson, performs a pro
gram of Berlioz's "Romeo and Juliet," Franck's "La
Chasseur Maudit" and Chopin's "Piano Concerto No.
2." UGA Hodgson Hall on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m.
Tickets: S37-S42, half-price for UGA students. For
more info, call 706-542-4400, or see www.uga.edu/
pac. FREE! lecture at 2:15 p.m.
BENEFIT FOR "INVISIBLE CHILDREN" Benefit con-
THEATRE
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Oconee Youth Playhouse
presents the musical adaptation of the Disney ani
mated film. The play features all the songs from the
movie and more. Cast of more than 100 local youth.
Broadway-caliber costumes, sets and special effects.
Join Belle, Gaston, Lumiere and all their pals at the
Classic Center on Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept.
22 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets:
S15-S45. 706-357-4444, www.dassiccenter.com.
EVITA A one-night-only performance of the touring
production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's
Tony Award-wining musical based on the life of
Evita Peron, Evita. Features such modern classics
as "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina." Classic Center on
Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets: S10-S65. For
more information, call 706-357-4444.
THE LINE IN THE SAND: STORIES FROM THE U.S./
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 bor
der. Q&A follows the reading. Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. FREE!
Jose Blanco, 706-425-3990.
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Oconee Youth Playhouse presents Beauty and the Beast Classic Center on Sept. 21-22 at 8 p.m : Sept 23 at 7 p m
cert featuring Scott Baston and The New Architects,
and Ken Wilt Morton and the Wholly Ghosts. See ABC
for details. Alt proceeds go to Invisible Children's
Schools for Schools program to rebuild Awere
Secondary School. The Melting Point on Thursday,
Sept. 27 at 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets:
S8-S10. www.meltingpointatnens.com. Screening
of the "Invisible Children" documentary on Sept.
25—see Movie Dope for location and details.
G.I.F.T.E.D. PERFORMING ENSEMBLE The East
Athens Educational Dance Center presents the in
augural G.I.F.T.E.D. (Giving Inspirational Feeling
Through Expressive Dance) Performing Ensemble
concert titled "Magnetic Forces." G.I.F.T.E.D. is
a 16-member children's dance company for ages
9-16. Presentation Hall at the Dance Center on
Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7 at 3
p.m. Admission: $8. Tickets available at the Dance
Center. 706-613-3624.
II FUNNY COMEDY TOUR Ongoing monthly comedy
tour and afterparty hosted by Ice Cream, with music
by DJ Atlas. Diverse Universe, 213-B Tallassee Rd.,
on Saturday, Sept. 22; Oct. 20 and Nov. 17 at 9 p.m.
sharp! Admission: $10. 706-613-8332.
LOFT COMEDY Monthly comedy showcase featuring
local and national comedians. Hosted by TJ Young.
The Loft Lounge, 164 Clayton St., on the last Monday
of every month at 9 p.m. www.loftcomedy.com.
MICKEY ROONEY Legendary actor Mickey Rooney
celebrates his 80-year career in film, television and
on the stage in "Let's Put On a Show!" with his
wife, Jan. UGA Hodgson Hall on Friday, Oct. 5 at 8
p.m. Tickets: S31-J36, 1/2 price for UGA students.
706-542-4400.
PETE McRRAYER COMEDY Local comedian Pete
McBrayer performs. Ricker Theatre & Bar on the first
Tuesday of every month. Open mic comedy night
706-546-0039.
STUBBLE ON STUBBLE COMEDY NIGHT Video
comedy show, hosted by comedians Conner Taylor
and Matt Weeks. Midnight shows at Cinfc on Friday,
Sept 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22. Cost: $5, $6 (with
tomatoes).
UGA FREE CONCERTS Faculty Recital: D. Ray
McClellan, clarinet* Richard Zimdars, piano.
Wednesday, Sept 19, 8 p.m. Faculty Recital:
Levon Ambartsumian, violin; Evgeny Rivkin, piano;
Shakhida Azimkhodjaeva, violin. Thursday, Sept
20, 8 p.m. Faculty Recital: Milton Masciadri, double
bass. Monday, Sept 24, 8 p.m. Doctoral Recital:
Woo-Young Choi, piano. Thursday, Sept 27 at 8
p.m. Recital: Chrisa Howell and Megan Woodworth,
duo-pianists. Friday, Sept 28, 3:35 p.m. Doctoral
Recital: Tammy Yonce Evans, flute. Friday, Sept 28,
6 p.m. AU are at Ramsey Concert HaU and are FREE!
arid open to the public 706-542-4400.
OLEANNA The Town and Gown Players' Second Stage
season begins with a production of David Mamet's
controversial drama, Oleanna, an "exploration of
the teacher/ student relationship, sexual harass
ment, power and the tragedy of miscommunication."
Athens Community Theatre on Oct. 5-7. All seals
are S5, and tickets are available at the door. www.
townandgownplayers.org.
SORDID LIVES University Theatre kicks off its season
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 come
dy about white trash." Directed by Farley Richmond.
Featuring local musical artist Wilma. 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: S12-S15. 706-542-2838.
THREE SISTERS The Town 8< Gown Players' Mainstage
season begins with Anton Chekhov's classic drama
about the struggles of the Pozorov family, Three
Sisters. Translated by Paul Schmidt. Directed by
John Ginn, and starring Megan Boyd, Kelly Doyle-
Mace and Katie Dotson. Athens Community Theatre
on Friday, Sept. 21-22 at 8 p.m. (reception follows
the opening night performance); Sunday, Sept. 23 at
2 p.m. Also Sept. 27-30. Tickets: S15-S18. Sept. 27
show is only $5. Reservations, 706-208-T0WN. www.
townandgownplayers.org.
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS University Theatre and
WUGA present a live radio production and broadcast
of H. G. Wells' classic tale of alien invasion, The War
of the Worlds. Classic Center on Saturday, Oct. 13 at
8 p.m. For the live audience, the show starts at 7:30
p.m. Tickets: S5-S10. 706-357-4444.
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.
ANTI-WAR RALLY The Fall Into Athens Festival pres
ents the Athens Anti-War Rally. Speakers, live music,
artist market, beer tent and more. Washington
Street downtown on Oct 13, 12-10 p.m. Volunteers,
sponsors needed. For more information, call Jeff,
706-714-5751 or Drago, 706-202-9169.
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.
BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT Golf Tournament to
benefit Lukas' Fund, a non-profit that supports
neonatal intensive care units at ARMC and Grady
Hospital in ATL. Chimneys Golf Course in Winder on
Saturday, Oct. 6. For details and registration, see
www.lukasfund.org.
BREAST CANCER WALK The second annual "In Their
Shoes Breast Cancer Walk" takes place on Oct. 20.
Walker orientation session on Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Registration: $50, fundraising commitment mini
mum is $1000. Proceeds benefit the Loran Smith
Center for Cancer Support. 706-475-3428, www.
intheirshoesathens.org.
COMER 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. For more
information, call 706-783-4665.
CONTRA DANCE Old-time contra dance presented
by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society with live
music and calling. No exp. necessary and no partner
needed! UGA Memorial Hall on Saturday, Sept. 22,
8-11 p.m. Free lesson at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $6, under
18 are FREE! www.afmds.info.
DOGGIE PORTRAITS Second anniversary celebra
tion with photos by Anne Yarbrough, snacks and
more. Z-Dog Bakery & Pet Supply, Homewood Village
Shopping Center, on Saturday, Sept. 22, 12-3 p.m.
706-354-1804, www.zdogbakery.net.
GOLF TOURNAMENT The Interfaith Hospitality
Network is hosting its fourth annual golf tourna
ment at the Athens Country 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.
HOWL O' WEEN The second annual Costume Contest
& Customer Appreciation Day features pet/ owner
costume contests, silent auction, refreshments and
prizes. Donations accepted for the D.R.A.R. feral cat
program and the Athens Area Humane Society. Pet
Supplies Plus (Alps Shopping Center) on Oct. 29,
1-3 p.m. 706-353-0650.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Join fellow
Athenians and millions around the world 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.-l? a.m. Begins with a minute
of silence at noon. Later, enjoy drumming, family
activities and refreshments, 4-6 p.m. Also, a "Music
for Peace Concert" featuring Gabriel Kelley, Garnet
River Gals and the 3PeaceBand takes place that
night at Little Kings, 7-10 p.m. See ABC and Threats
8. Promises. Suggested donation: $5. 706-795-3223,
www.internationaldayofpeace.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.
MADDEN MONDAYS A weekly Madden tournament
on XBOX 360 at the Loft Lounge every Monday at 10
p.m. BlakeUGA@EASportsRep.com.
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 ethers. 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 for
you and a bandana for your dog. www.athensrun-
forthedogs.org.
SANDY CREEK HOMEMADE VI Help celebrate
Sandy Creek Nature Center's 34th anniversary with
homemade pies and cobblers. Kid's activities, an
nual membership meeting, and more. SCNC ENSAT
Building on Sunday, Sept 30 at 3 p.m. FREE!
Reservations required by Sept. 25, 706-613-3615.
SERGE FASHION SHOW Fashion show featuring in
novative designs and vintage finds from members
of the Serge fashion collective. Outside Go Bar on
Saturday Sept. 22 at 10 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Part of the bat's 8th Anniversary Celebration, doro-
thyvalentine@gmailcom.
TOAST IN THE GARDEN Keep Athens-Clarke County
Beautiful presents an evening of wine tastings
and hors (foeuvres, live musk, silent auetkn and
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