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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 Trombetta. See website for
details. Try Clay every Friday, 7-9 p.m. and Sundays,
2-4 p.m. (for families). Cost: S20. Registration,
706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net.
OPEN STUDIO: UFE DRAWING Refine your drawing
skills with live models, no instruction, provide your
own supplies. Ages 18 & up. Georgia Museum of Art
on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Cost: S3 per session.
706-542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.
ART AROUND TOWN
A. LA FERA SALON Paintings by Perry McCrackin.
Through Sept.
ACC LIBRARY Paintings by Connie Flynn. Through
Oct.
ANTIQUES & JEWELS Athens-themed oils, acrylics
and watercolors by local artist Mary Porter.
ATHENS ACADEMY In the Myers Gallery, new exhibit
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.
ATHICA ""Animal Instincts: Allegory and
Anthropomorphism." See Art Events. Sept.
22-Nov. 11.
AURUM STUDIO "Travels," recent paintings by
Shannon Candler. Also, "Precious Landscapes,"
jewelry by Aurum. Through Oct. 13.
BIG CITY CAFE "Serpents and Civilization"
photography by Matthew King. Through Sept.
BOTANICAL GARDEN "Paintings:
Environmental Reverberations." Through
Sept. 25. Next up: "A Photographer's Vision,"
nature images by Betty Edge. Sept. 30-0ct.
24.
CINE Images of a trip to Iraq during the war
by Peter Frey.
CIRCLE GALLERY (UGA College of Environment
and Design) "Cortona Experiences with
Professor Calabria," a collection of photogra
phy, drawings, and landscape plans completed
by students during their studies in Cortona,
Italy. Through Sept. 30.
CLAYTON STREET GALLERY "Interior
Landscapes," featuring work by Jeffrey
Whittle, Michael Oliveri, Brian Bishop, Andy
Cherewick and many more. Curated by Beth
Sale. Through Oct. 7.
ESPRESSO ROYALE CAFFE Prints by local
printmaker Talia Bromstad. Through Oct. 1.
FIVE STAR DAY CAFE (Eastside) Contemporary por
traits by Will L. Eskridge (www.wiUeskridge.com).
See Art Notes on p. 19. Through Sept. 30.
FLAT PENNY FOLK GALLERY "Addictions," by D.M.
Kirwin. Sept. 20-Nov. 7.
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR Cartoon-based paintings
by Jeff Owens. Also, embroidery based on comics
and rock album cover art by Jared Brown. Through
Sept.
GALLERY@GOOD DIRT "Pushing Tradition:
Asheville's New Voices," functional pottery by up-
and-coming potters Josh Copus, Kyle Carpenter, Joy
Tanner, Matt Jacobs, Courtney Martin and Naomi
Dalglish. Through mid Oct.
A GEORGIA CENTER (HILL ATRIUM) "1980
Championship Year Revisited," photographs by
Wingate Downs. Through Sept. 30.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART "More Than Words:
Illustrated Letters from the Smithsonian's Archives
of American Art." Through Oct. 14. "Amazing Grace:
Self-Taught Artists from the Mullis Collection," "Real
Western Wear: Beaded Gauntlets from the William
Healey Collection." Sept. 29-Jan. 6. "Landscape
Series, 1-12" by Frances de La Rosa.
THE GRIT Paintings by Matt Blanks (www.mattblank-
sart.com). Through Oct. 7.
JITTERY JOE'S (Five Points) "Keepsakes," works by
Genevieve Swinford and Dana Jo Cooley. Through
Oct. 15
JITTERY JOE'S (Eastside) Works on paper by Tim
Conley. Through Sept.
LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART In the Main Gallery:
"Cowboy Magic," paintings by Richard Roth. Through
Oct. 5. At Broad St. Gallery: "Snap to Grid," an ex
hibition by Brett MacFadden, the first to feature his
experimental typography on paper and in gold leaf
on the windows of the gallery. Through Sept. 28
LEATHERS BUILDING (offices of John Shewe and
Neil Anderson) "FRESH," paintings by Catherine
Stinson.
LOWERY GALLERY "Terror! War! Rock! Girls!" featur
ing work by Mister Law, Jeff Hanna, Cynthia Pendley,
Natalie Stewart and Paul Thomas. Through Sept. 22.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER "Artists of Note: A
Visual Celebration of Music and Dance." Through
Nov. 3. "Women of Biblical Proportion," an art quilt
show to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society. Admission is free, donations accepted.
Through Oct. 8. See Art Notes on p. 19.
MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (Madison)
Sculpture park featuring two pieces by Athens art
ist Didi Dunphy. "Blacksmithing with a Southern
Accent: Metalwork from the Southeast."
MERCURY LOUNGE Work by Randall Jason Irving
and William Carey Whitley. Through Sept. 30.
OCAF ARTS CENTER (Watkinsville) "Perspectives
2007," featuring the work of 50 Georgia potters and
collectors. Through Sept. 19.
ORIGINAL FINE ART GALLERY (Elements Art
Supply) "Pipin' Hot Pictures" by Greg Benson.
Through Oct. 31.
SWEET RETREAT (Towncenter, Watkinsville)
Landscapes, botanicals and portraits in acrylic,
pastel and watercolor by Kate Sherrill. Also, three
painted antique windows. Through Oct. 31.
Collection at the Ware-Lyndon House. Cost: $75.
Amy Kissane, 706-353-1801.
ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS Learn archery skills and
safety. Ages 10 & up. Sandy Creek Park on Saturday,
Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. Cost: $8. Preregistration required,
706-613-3631.
BALLROOM DANCE Six-week Ballroom session be
gins at Freedom of Movement Dance Academy on
Sept. 25. Learn the Cha-Cha, Waltz, Fox Trot and
Swing. Cost: $90. Reservations, 706-769-5338.
BEGINNER EGYPTIAN BELLYDANCE Classes with
Amani at Sangha Yoga Studio on Thursdays at 7:30
p.m. New session starts Sept. 20. Cost: $60 for six
weeks. Call 706-613-1143 for registration or contact
amanidance@hotmail.com.
BEGINNERS YOGA Kerry Gayatri Fulford leads a be
ginners' Traditional Hatha yoga class. Sangha Yoga
Studio on Wednesdays at 6 p.m., starting Sept. 19.
Cost: $60/ six weeks. 706-613-1143.
CANOPY STUDIO For adults: Beginner Trapeze
taught by Megan Cattau and Michael Murry,
Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Cost: $12-$15 per class.
1980 Championship Year Revisited.” photographs by Wingate Downs at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Through Sept. 30.
TRANSMETROPOLITAN "Underwaterthings," new
paintings and drawings by Joe Havasy, Mike Groves
and Chris Parry. Through Sept. 30.
UGA ADERHOLD HALL (Room 232) Photographs of
Antarctica by former UGA Prof. Bob Hart, his wife
Nancy and friends taken during a December 2006
trip. Through Sept. 28.
UGA RUSSELL LIBRARY "History Lives in the
Russell Library: Highlights from the Russell Library's
Collections," featuring the "greatest hits" from the
Russell Library's political collections. Through Feb. 1.
UGA TATE CENTER GALLERY "Musica Con Amore"
an exhibit by Athens artist Lumi Sakakura. Still-life
pastels, charcoals and ink drawings that serve as
visual metaphors for music. Through Oct. 5.
WILLIAM J. THOMPSON GALLERY (UGA Campus,
South Thomas St.) Recent work by Chris Thomas.
Through Sept. 21. Next up: "BFA Fabric Design Exit
Show" featuring the work of Kerry Jones. Sept.
22-28.
CLASSES
"A COURSE IN MIRACLES" Open to all denomina
tions, emphasizing "positive living through love and
forgiveness." Taught by Drew Smith. Unity, 1435
Oglethorpe Ave., on Sundays at 2 p.m. Donations
encouraged. 706-613-8050, 404-899-8486, www.
unityathens.com.
AFFORDABLE BASIC SPANISH Taught by UGA
Spanish department graduate/ former Peace Corps
volunteer. Tuesdays beginning Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. For
price and location: Kerry, 404-906-0569 or ker-
rysteinberg@gmail.com.
AIKIDO SELF-DEFENSE Traditional instruction
in Aikido for adults. 1037 Baxter St., Monday-
Thursday, 6 p.m. Drop by for a free class. 706-548-
4799, www.aikidoschoolofathens.com.
ANTIQUES SEMINARS "The Charles Rowland
Memorial Antiques Seminars: An Exploration of
American Antiques, Decorative Arts and Architecture
of the 19th Century." Six Sundays beginning Oct.
7 at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Decorative Arts
Extreme Conditioning taught by Michael Murry,
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $1?-$15 per class. For
children: Preschool Trapeze taught by joe Reichlin,
Mondays at 11 a.m. (3 year olds) and 12:45 p.m. (4
year olds). Cost: $8 per class. Parent/Child Trapeze
Playtime taught by Amy Powell (1-3 year olds),
Fridays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11:15 a.m. Cost:
$10 per class. Canopy Studio, 160 Tracy St., 706-
549-8501, www.canopystudio.com.
CASINO SALSA Classes upstairs at Transmetropolitan
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-10 p.m.; $8 students,
$10 for others. 706-372-7056.
CHAKRA BELLY DANCE Invoke the Goddess within.
For women only. All shapes, sizes and skill levels
welcome. Red Lotus Institute on Wednesdays at 7:30
p.m. 706-549-2913.
CHRISTIAN YOGA Yoga from a Christian Perspective.
Class beginning soon. 706-353-8799.
FELDENKRAIS CLASSES Classes in Feldenkrais
taught by Michael Moore, CMT/NMT. Focus: Eyes
8. Neck Heath (Tuesdays at 12 p.m.). Entire Body
(Fridays at 12 p.m.). To register, contact Sangha
Yoga Studio, 706-613-1143.
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.floorspaccathens.com.
FOUNDATIONAL YOGA With Meghan Burke. Explore
the anatomy and physiology of Iyengar poses.
Sangha Yoga Studio on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. For
more informatic ., call 706-613-1143.
GENTLE YOGA Gentle yoga classes at St. Gregory's
Episcopal Church on Barnett Shoals Rd., Tuesdays,
5:30-7 p.m. Bring your own mat or towel and wear
loose clothing. Cost: $9 per class. Julie Horne, in
structor. 706-354-1996.
HOME HORTICULTURE CLASSES Fall Vegetable
Gardening, Fall Is The Time To Improve Your Soil,
How to Care for Woody Ornamentals, Learn How To
Propagate Woody Plants, Water Gardens, Pest Control
In The Home Garden and Garden with Native Plants.
Georgia Center on Tuesday nights, 6:30-8 p.m. Cost
per class: $35, or $55 for two people. Sign up for
three and get the fourth free. 706-542-3537.
IMPROV THEATER Sessions offer "lighthearted yet
focused practice in movement, dialogue, charac
ter and comic strategy." Sundays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. Cost- $5 per class, drop-in.
See full schedule for Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution at
www.rubbersoulyoga.com.
IRISH DANCING Ages five to adult, beginner to ad
vanced. Drake School of Irish Dance, Dancer's Studio,
Athens, on Thursdays at 6 p.m. 404-374-6471.
JIU-JITSU Martial arts for fitness and self-defense,
ages 5 to adult. Classes in Gracie Brazilian and
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu taught by fourth-degree black
belt Randy McElwee. American Black Belt Academy,
Perimeter Square. FREE introductory lesson. For more
information, call 706-549-1671.
LINE DANCING Line Dancing classes at Memorial
Park on Fridays at 6 p.m. Cost: $5 per class. For
more info, call 706-613-3580.
MAIN STREET YARNS Beginning knitting on
Thursdays, Oct. 11, 18 and 25 at 6 p.m. Cost: $40,
includes all supplies. Also, custom-design a sock for
yourself, design your own mittens, learn to crochet
a hat and more. Learn to make your own yarns
on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. Cost: $40,
plus supplies. Main Street Yarns and Fibers in
Watkinsville, 706-769-5531, www.mainstreet-
yarns.com.
PILATES WITH MARYN VANCE Floorspace
on Wednesdays at 12 p.m.; Rubber Soul
Yoga Revolution on Thursdays at 5:15 p.m.;
DanceFX on Sundays at 7 p.m.; Red Lotus
Institute on Mondays at 10 a.m. Maryn,
marynvance@hotmail.com.
RED LOTUS INSTITUTE Hatha, Ashtanga.
Power yoga and Pilates classes offered seven
days a week. All taught in a tranquil, serene
studio. Weekend workshops. Drop-ins and
beginners welcome. 2080 Prince Ave. www.
redlotusinstitute.com, 706-549-2913.
ROLLER-SKATING FOR ALL AGES Skating
lessons for adults and children. Private and
group lessons. 706-351-9862.
STRESS REDUCTION Five-week Mindfulness-
Based Stress Reduction class begins Sept. 20
at Ga. Center for Continuing Education. Cost:
$79, workbook and CDs are $10. Instructor:
Mike Healy. 706-542-3537.
SWING DANCE LESSONS Learn swing danc
ing-many different styles. No partner or exp.
needed. Open to everyone. UGA Memorial Hall
Ballroom on Mondays at 8 p.m. Email: cyd-
neys@uga.edu.
TAE KWON DO & JODO CLASSES Tae Kwon
Do classes for kids and adults, beginner to
advanced. Self-defense, Olympic-style spar
ring, more. Also, Jodo (Jo-jitsu) classes, a 400-year-
old Samurai martial art using the staff and sword.
Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Taught by three
time AAU National Champion Jason Hughes. Live
Oak Martial Arts, Chase St. Warehouses, Studio AB.
706-548-0077, www.liveoakmartialarts.com.
WORLD DANCE FITNESS Learn dances from
around the world, such as the Banghra, Latin
and Caribbean-style. No dance experience req.
Instructor: Christy Fricks. Georgia Center for
Continuing Education, Sept. 20-Nov. 15. Cost: $99.
www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/ppd/courses.
YOGA & MEDITATION CLASSES All levels welcome.
Kundalini yoga, Hatha yoga, Alignment-based yoga,
Zen meditation and Laughing Club. Rubber Soul
Yoga Revolution studio, 675 Pulaski St. Ste. 1400.
Drop-in, suggested donation: $3—$5. Full schedule
available at www.rubbersoulyoga.com.
YOGA CLASSES Hot Power Yoga with Eric Cosby at
Sangha Yoga Studio on Fridays and Sundays at 5:30
p.m. 706-613-1143. Ashtanga Yoga with Eric Cosby
at Red Lotus Institute on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
706-549-2913. Gentle Yoga with Jenna Hencinski
at Sangha Yoga Studio on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. For
more information, call 706-613-1143.
YOGA FOR PREGNANCY Yoga helps moms to stay in
good condition for a quick and safe delivery and a
fast recovery after childbirth. Breathing exercises
and relaxation. Morning classes at 124 Meadow
Creek Dr. Call Divya Hariani. 706-546-4933 or email
divyoga@gmail.com for details.
AUDITIONS
GODSPELL Auditions for Town and Gown Players'
production of rock-and-roll musical Godspell take
place at Athens Community Theatre on Sept. 24-25.
Show dates are Nov. 30-Dec. 2 and Dec. 6-9.
Contact Derek Adams at d_railed@hotmail.com or
visit www.townandgownplayers.org.
HOLIDAY MEMORIES Rose of Athens Theatre is
holding open auditions for one adult female and
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