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HANDS OF THE SPIRIT Athens Creative Theatre
presents Hands of the Spirit, a musical about the life
of painter JB Murray written by Athens artist Mary
Padgelek. Morton Theatre on Oct. 12-14, 19-21.
Tickets: $10-515. 706-613-3771.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Rose of Athens
Theatre presents Washington Irving's spooky classic.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow about Ichabod Crane
and the Headless Horseman. Fantastical costumes,
live music and more. Suitable for all ages. Adapted
by Katherine Schultz-Miller and directed by Lisa
Cesnik. Georgia Center for Continuing Education on
Oct. 11-13, 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-21 at 5:30
p.m. Admission: $15, $10 for ages 25 and under and
students. Reservations, 706-340-9181.
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 harassment,
power, and the tragedy of miscommunication."
Athens Community Theatre on Oct. 5-7. All seats
are $5, 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 comedy about white trash." Directed by
Farley Richmond. Featuring local musical artist
Wilma. Contains adult themes and language. UGA
Cellar Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 26-Friday, Sept.
28 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $12-515. 706-542-2838.
THREE SISTERS The Town & Gown Players'
Mainstage season kicks off with Anton
Chekhovas classic drama about the strug
gles 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 Theater, Thursday, Sept. 27-
Sunday, Sept 30. Tickets: $15-518. Sept.
27 show is only $5. Reservations, 706-208-
TOWN. www.townandgownplayers.org.
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS University
Theatre and WUGA present a live radio
production and broadcast of a modern ad
aptation 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: 55-S10. 706-357-4444.
EVENTS
"AN EVENING ON THE PIAZZA" A night
of wine, song and dining al fresco,
Italian-style, to benefit Camp Summer
Spree and Friends. Featuring a grilled br-
uschetta bar, Italian sausages, pasta salads.
Entertainment by Dallas Bono, Kendell
Kookogey and Brandon Graham. St. Gregory
the Great Episcopal Church on Sunday, Sept.
30 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 advance, $25
at the door; fo*families: $60 advance, S65
at the door. Tickets available at The Rolling
Pin or email rll30677@yahoo.com.
"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.friends
offivepoints.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. All
proceeds go to Helping Paws for the care of rescued
animals. Jennings Mill Country Club on Sjnday, Oct.
7 at 7 p.m. Amanda Rodriguez, 706-227-7887
ATHENS-ATLANTA ROAD SKATE The annual Athens-
Atlanta Road Skate takes off from downtown Athens
and goes 87 miles to downtown Atlanta. Starts at
the Classic Center on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 a.m.
Online registration closes Oct. 3. Late registration at
Classic Center on Oct. 6, 12-7 p.m. No day-of-event
registration accepted. Cost: $100. www.a2a.net.
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.
ATHENS PSYCHIC FAIR Tarot, psychic readings,
guidestone readings, reiki, ear candling, lectures
and more at Village Herb Shop on Saturday, Oct.
6, 12-5 p.m. Cost: $10 for 15-min. session or cill
ahead for longer sessions, 706-549-6007.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE BOT GARDEN
Presentation by Susan Carlton Smith about her min
iature sculptures (composed of objects from nature),
on display in the Visitor Center lobby. Bring a tea
cup and saucer, or use one of the provided mugs
and enjoy tea, treats and tales of treasures found.
Botanical Garden on Friday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. FREE!
but preregistration is required, 706-542-6156.
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. www.lukasfund.org.
BOT GARDEN RAMBLE Learn the "Secret Lives of
Plants and Insects" with curator Dr. Murray Blum.
Botanical Garden on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m.
FREE! No registration required, www.uga.edu/bot-
garden, 706-542-6152.
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.
DAWGS AFTER DARK "Almost Famous" features a
red-carpet walk, video dance party, flight simulator,
oxygen bar and more. Caricature artist and celebrity
impersonators. UGA Tate Center on Friday, Sept. 28,
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Cost: $5, FREE! for UGA students.
706-542-6396, www.uga.edu/union.
FARM TOUR Red Mule Farm Tour with owners Tim
and Alice Mills on Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-l p.m.
Cost: $12. Preregistration required, 706-542-6156.
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.washingtongeorgia.net.
FULL MOON CANOE RIDE/HIKE Take a trip on Lake
Chapman or through the woods under the light of
the silvery moon. Sandy Creek Park on Wednesday,
Sept. 26 & Friday, Oct. 26. Cost: $3-$6. Bring own
canoe or rent one at the park. Space is limited, reg
ister at 706-613-3631.
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 0' 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.
MADDEN MONDAYS A weekly Madden tournament
on XBOX 360 at the Loft Lounge every Monday at 10
p.m. BlakeUGA@EASportsRep.com.
NORTH GEORGIA FOLK FESTIVAL The 23rd Annual
North Georgia Folk Festival features live music,
Kid's Fest, arts and crafts and more. Performers
include Pam Blanchard and the Sunny-Side Up
Band, Madison County Community Choir, Calico
Jig, John Grimm and Jason Kinney, Trans Fatty
Playboys, Beverly Smith with Hawkproof Rooster,
Little Country Giants, Gabriel Kelley Band, Marion
Montgomery, The Packway Handle Band and more.
Presented by the Athens Folk Music and Dance
Society. Sandy Creek Park on Saturday, Oct. 6, 11
a.m.-8 p.m. Tickets: $12, FREE for kids under 16.
Additional park entry per person (ages 4-64): $2.
www.afmds.info.
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK: THE ADAPTATION
Screening of the underground cult phenomenon
which is a shot-for-shot remake of Raiders of the
Lost Ark made by three teens from Mississippi over
20 years ago. The director and star will be pres
ent for a Q&A after select screenings. Benefit for
Project::Teenscreen. Cine on Oct. 5-7. See www.
athensdne.com for showtimes. The filmmakers also
host a workshop on just how they made the film.
Open to anyone, but esp. teens ages 11-18 inter
ested in filmmaking. Cine on Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. Cost:
$35, includes lunch. Reservations required, email
teenscreen@filmathens.net.
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.
SANDY CREEK HOMEMADE VI Help cel
ebrate Sandy Creek Nature Center's 34th
anniversary with homemade pies and cob
blers. Kid's activities, annual SCNC mem
bership meeting, and more. SCNC ENSAT
Bldg, on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. FREE!
Reservations, 706-613-3615.
SECRET LIVES OF PLANTS 8. INSECTS Dr.
Murray Blum shares his knowledge of the
relationships of plants and insects and their
stories. Meet at the State Botanical Garden
Shade Garden Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 29,
10 a.m. FREE! No preregistration required,
call for info 706-542-6156.
TWILIGHT TOASTS IN THE GARDEN Keep
Athens-Clarke County Beautiful presents an
evening of wine tastings and hors d'oeuvres,
live music, silent auction and more. All
proceeds support KACCB's mission of litter
prevention and community improvement
projects. Botanical Garden on Thursday,
Sept. 27. Tickets: $10. 706-613-3501, ext.
312. The next Twilight Toast event features
wine tasting, light hors d'oeuvres and a fo
cus on winter annuals. Live music. Botanical
Garden on Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $15.
Preregistration required, 706-542-6014.
UGA OBSERVATORY The UGA Observatory
hosts its monthly open house viewing at
the UGA Physics BuHding on Oct. 18 at 8
p.m., Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.
FREE! 706-542-STAR.
WINE FEST The 8th Annual Fall Wine
Fest features wines and catered gourmet
food. Silent auction. All proceeds benefit the
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. Ashford Manor,
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.
WORLD HABITAT DAY An annual event sponsored
by the UN to raise awareness about urban poverty
and housing needs for all people. UGA Tate Plaza on
Monday, Oct. 1, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; UGA Arch, 6-7:30
p.m. UGA Habitat for Humanity, 864-903-1308.
YOGATHON Participants find sponsors to donate $1
for each sun salutation they complete. Event is in
conjunction with "In Their Shoes," a Breast Cancer
Walk to benefit the Loran Smith Center for Cancer
Support. Located on the grounds of the Healing Arts
Centre on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. All ages wel
come. Contact the Healing Arts Centre for registra
tion information, 706-613-1143 or www.healingarts
centre.net.
LECTURES & FORUMS
CLEAN WATER FOR THE FUTURE "Will Georgia's New
Water Plan Provide Enough Clean Water?" Learn
about the proposed Statewide Water Plan, followed
by a reception with state and local officials. Foundry
Park Inn Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 11, 6-8. FREE!
and open to the public, www.georgiarivers.org.
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