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ART
CALL FOR ARTISTS (Hampton Fine
Art Gallery. Greensboro) Artists are
invited to submit work for the "Third
Annual Local Art Exhibition." This
yearns theme: the roaring 20s, 30s
and 40s. $25 fee. Entries must be
delivered Aug. 21-24,12-4:30 p.m.
www.artistcameronhampton.com
CALL FOR ENTRIES (ATHICA)
Seeking strong, focused proposals
from curators, teams or potential
featured artists for slots in late 2010
and 2011. Deadline Sept. 19. www.
athica.org/callforentries.php
AUDITIONS
APPOINTMENT WITH DEATH
(Elberton Arts Center) Encore
Productions is holding auditions for
upcoming production of the Agatha
Christie murder mystery. Cold read
ings from the script. Aug. 10-11 &
13,5:30-7:30 p.m. 706-283-1049,
tking@cityofelberton.net
CLASSES
ACTING FOR FILM WORKSHOP
(106 West Performing Arts Venue"
Winder) Next six-week session of
this ongoing workshop led by Dick
Mays starts July 14, but you can
come anytime (no charge for first
trial class). Consistent class attend-
"ees will have the opportunity to work
on a short film. Open to ages 16 &
up: No acting experience necessary.
Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m. $95 (adults),
$65 (students). 770-868-1977,
beckytollerson@106west.com
ART CLASSES (Oconee Cultural Arts
Foundation) Now registering for fall
classes. Offerings include drawing,
watercolor, oil painting, folk art, clay
arts, book making and bag pipes.
706-769-4565, 'www.ocaf.com *
BELLY DANCE FOR FITNESS
(Floorspace) Women of all sizes and
experience welcome. Wednesdays,
7:30 p.m. $12 drop-in. bellydance-
body@gmail.com
CLAY CLASSES (Good Dirt) Weekly
"Try Clay’ class every Friday from
7-9 p.m. and “Family Try Clay"
every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. ($20/
person). 706-355-3161, www.good-
dirt.net
COMPUTER CLASS (ACC Library)
"Mouse and Keyboard Skills." In the
Educational Technology Center. Call
to register. Aug. 6,10-11:30 a.m.
FREE! 706-613-3650
COMPUTER CLASSES (ACC
Library) “Intro to Word" (Aug.
20,10-11:30 a.m.) and “Intro to
PowerPoint" (Aug. 27,7-8:30
p.m.). In the Educational Technology
Center. Call to register. FREE! 706-
618-3650 . '
CONCRETE LEAF-CASTING (State
Botanical Garden of Georgia) Leam
how to use large leaves to cast con
crete forms that can be used for bird
baths or creative garden accents.
Pre-registration required. Aug. 13, .
6:30-830 p.m. $27.706-542-6156,
www.uga.edu/botgarden
CONDITIONING BOOT CAMP
(Canopy Studio) Boot camp using
trapeze, weight balls and the body to
strengthen and build muscle tone.
No experience necessary. Tuesdays,
5:30-6:30 p.m. $15/class. 706-
549-8501
CRAFT CLASSES (Main Street Yarns.
Watkinsville) Offering instruction in
knitting, crocheting, wheel spinning
and more. Full schedule online.
706-769-5531, www.mainstreet-
yarns.com
EXPRESSIVE POTTERY IN THE
ELECTRIC KILN (Oconee Cultural
Arts Foundation) Maria Dondero
leads a two-day, intensive workshop
that covers techniques for bringing
varied, layer surface design to pots
fired in an electric kiln. Aug. 8-9,
10 a.m.-4 p.m. $60. 706-769-4565,
info@ocaf.com
GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET
(ACC Library) A brief intro to
Internet resources for geneal-
ART AROUND TOWN
ACC LIBRARY (Top of the Stairs Gallery) Paintings by
Teddy Johnson. Through Aug. 31..
ANTIQUES AND JEWELS ‘Athens Fine Art Gallery,"
an exhibit featuring works by Mary Porter, Elizabeth
Barton, Brandon Zinninger, Greg Benson. Jim
StipeMaas, Taylor DuBeau, Judy Dudley O’Donnell
and Susan Elizabeth. Through September.
AURUM STUDIO New show featuring work by lo
cal potter Maria Dondero, painter Joy Stanley from
Macon and fiber artist Margaret Hunt from Clarks Hill,
SC. Through Aug. 15.
BIG CITY BREAD CAFE Abstract paintings by Michele
Chidester. Through August. -
BLACK FOREST BAKERY A DELI New flora) palni-
i by Marshall L Reddoch. Through Sept. 20.
"Mighty Monsters" explores inner monsters and
social monstem though photography and mixed me
dia by JHtian Guarco and Liz Williams. Through Aug.
16. Reception Aug. 14.
DOWNTOWN WATKINSVILLE Artscape 2009, an
outdoor display of art boards created by 10 local art
ists that is sponsored by the City of Watkinsville and
Grassroots Arts Program. Through Sept. 30.
ELEMENTS HAIR SALON Abstract paintings by Meg
McConnell. Through August.
ESPRESSO ROYALE CAFFE Photography by James
Cowart. Through Aug. 6.
GALLERY 110 (Watkinsville) Brightly colored terra
cotta pottery and sculpture by Katie McFarland.
6000 DIRT New work by Wisconsin potter Joe
Singewotd and a new collection by Min Soo Yuh.
Through mid-August.
THE GRIT Screenprinted, collaged and embroidered
work by Stephanie Anne Blair. Through Aug. 23.
HIGH WIRE LOUNGE Black and white photography by
Chrissy Reed. Through mid-August.
ICE HOUSE UNDERGROUND (Madison) Exhibit
featuring landscapes by Sam Traina, abstract work by
Shannon Candler and paintings inspired by Norse
mythology by Liselott Johnsson. Through Aug. 22.
JITTERY JOE'S COFFEE (Five Points) Paintings by
Elaine Oye. Through August.
JUST PHO...AND MORE Work by Stephen
Humphreys. Through Sept. 15.
LAMAR DOOD SCHOOL OF ART (Gallery 307)
"Renovations: In Progress," featuring work by Scott
Belville. Through Aug. 21. Closing reception Aug. 21.
“Imago Mundi: Painting Inner/Outer Space," featur
ing work by Rock) Rodriguez, Don Cooper and Betsy
Cain. Auq. 17-Sep. 7* • >>;•. ;
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER Light After Dark,"
featuring a selection oi dream-like landscapes by
photographers Karekin and Ginger Goekjian. Through
Aug. 15. "Lord Love You: Works by RA Miller from
the Mullls Collection’ includes more than 75 paint
ings, drawings, sculptures and whirligigs created by
the Georgia self-taughf artist Reuben Aaron Miller.
Aug. a-Oct. 24. Reception Aug. 15. A Juried exhibi
tion of works by members of the Southeastern Pastel
y.; Society. Through Aug. 15. J
MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER “The.
Reclamation of Memory," on exhibit curated by
• renowned Atlanta mixed-media artist Lynn Marshall-
Lirfhemeier. Presented in conjunction with the 2009
National Black Arts Festival. Through Aug. 29. * 7
MAMA’S BOY Encaustic painting, jewelry and metal
work by Laura Wood. Through Aug. 15.
‘ MARIGOLD CAFE (Winfsrville) Abstract paintings by
• Meg McConnell. Through August.
MONROE ART GUILD Summer Mentos' Show.
> Through Aug. 26. www.monroeartguild.org
STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA
. “Botanical Fantasy,"-featuring contemporary
brightly colored floral canvases by award-winning
Southeastern artist Veva Ounckel. Through Aug. 23.
STRAND HAIR SALON "That Seafaring Life, Those
SweetTtgs, Life by the Sea." featuring photographs
7 ; by Us Carney. Through Aug. 5.
U6A ADERHOLD Local artist ami UGA faculty member
Jamie Calkin helps the College of Education feCog-
nize its centennial year with "Celebration," a rotating
exhibit of original walercokxs of the UGA campus and
downtown Athens. Through Aug. 30.
'Lord Love You: Works by R.A. Miller from the Mullis Collection” is on exhibit at the Lyndon House Arts Center
Aug. 8—Oct. 24.
ogy. Databases in Galileo will be
introduced. Registration required.
Aug. 14.6-8:45 p.m. FREE! 706-
613-3650
GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET
(Oconee County Library) Learn how
to research your family online using
Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage
Quest and more. Space is limited;
registration required. Aug. 8,2-3:30
p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950
GENTLE YOGA (St. Gregory's
Episcopal Church) Bring your
own mat or towel and wear loose
clothing. Julie Horne, instructor.
Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. $9/class.
706-354-1996
INTRO TO COMPUTERS (Madison
County Library) Alisa Claytor,
computer specialist, offers an
Introduction to Computers series.
Two weekly meetings, and you may
attend one per week or all three. Pre-
registration required. 706-795-5597.
Tuesdays. 2-3 p.m. or 7-8 p.m.
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS
REDUCTION (Mind Body Institute)
Four-week course starts Aug. 11.
Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. $75.706-475-
7329, www.armc.org/mbi
ONLINE JOB APPLICATION TIPS
(ACC Library) Learn tips and strate
gies for filling out job applications
on the web. Aug. 18.12:15 p.m.
FREE! 706-613-3650
OPEN ART STUDIO (Art School,
Watkinsville) Led by Tracy Jefferies.
Participants work at [heir own pace,
and instruction is provided as
requested. Reduced fee if you bring
your own supplies. Open to all expe
rience levels. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30
p.m. $175 for 8 classes (includes
supplies). artschoolstreel@gmail.
com, www.artschoolwatkinsville.com
TAI CHI IN THE PARK (Mind Body
Institute, Athens Regional Medical
Center) Offering Tai Chi instruction.
Saturdays. 9:30-10:30 a.m. 706-
475-7329, mbiprograms@armc.org
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Athens Area Humane Society
ADOPTION CENTER
Inside Pet Supplies Plus at Alps Shopping Center * 706.3S3.2287
We need to focus on a beautiful tortoiseshell kitty
with huge green eyes, who has been lone overlooked
at the adoption center. It can be hard for the adult
cats to find homes when the room is teeming with
cute Irtde kittens.
Butter is a sweet roly-poly cat who was found living
in an apartment complex. She needs a loving home
where she can showcase her outgoing personality
and an owner who can recognize how truly precious
she is! Butter loves to get plenty of rubs and to sleep
on big fluffy blankets! She also Has an adorable meow
that’s very lady-like and irresistible!
Butter is Z to 3 years old and very playful. Please
come by and meet her because you might be the
one she's been waiting for.
ACC ANIMAL ATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY
CONTROL - Not ava abie at press time
28 Dogs Receives T^e Humane Society s currently
22 Dogs P aced t . n?ov.ng to a new vocation.
More cats
and information at
athenshumanesociety.org
24 FLAGPOLE.COM • AUGUST 5,2009