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DO SOMETHING; GET INVOLVED! Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board and Art Around Town is every THURSDAY at 12 p.m. Email caiendar®f!agpole.com. Listings are printed based on available space; more listings are online. ART 36TH JURIED EXHIBITION: CALL FOR ARTISTS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Professionally oriented art competition seeks submissions from Athens area artists working in visual media. Please submit 1-3 works of art to the Lyndon House on Jan. 27 between 12:30-3:30 p.m. or Jan. 28 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 (entry fee). 706-613-3623 CALL FOR ARTISTS (Floorspace) FloorSpace is seeking artists for month-long exhibitions. 706-372- 1833, www.floorspaceathens.com CALL FOR ARTISTS (Hampton Fine Art Gallery) Seeking submissions from artists all over the world to par ticipate in the 2011 Grandeur Juried Artists International Exhibition. Go online for a prospectus form. Deadline: Jan. 31.706-454-2161, www.hampfonfineartgallery.com/ files/Granduerexhibition2011.pdf CALL FOR ENTRIES (Cin6 BarCaf6) "6X6* is seeking submissions in video, sound, performance or a combination for its next exhibition Time.’ on Feb. 2. Deadline Jan. 21. hexadic.blogspot.com CALL FOR ENTRIES (Georgia Piedmont Arts Center) Now inviting artists of all skill levels to participate in the gallery exhibition "Shades of White,* on Jan. 22 & 23. $15.404- 202-3044. www.georgiapiedmont artscenter.com CALL FOR ENTRIES (ATHICA) Currently seeking work that inves tigates. reveals or deconstructs the nature of systems. See a full description and instructions online. No calls please. Deadline: Feb. 11. Show runs Apr. 9-May 29. www. athica.org/callforentries.php CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (Amici Italian Cafe) Amici’s is seeking art ists for monthly exhibitions in 2011. 706-353-0000, athens@amici-cafe. com CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates) White Tiger Gourmet is seeking artists to be showcased in monthly exhibitions in 2011. Please email all inquiries to Jasey at jaseyjones® gmail.com. SEEKING SUBMISSIONS (Highwire) Highwire Lounge is seeking sub missions for monthly exhibitions: large paintings or prints preferred. 478-986-8681, trappezebooking® gmail.com STORYTUBES CONTEST (Various Locations) Join kids from across the country by making a short video about your favorite book. Winners receive $250 worth of books for themselves and an additional $250 worth of books for the library. Submissions are accepted Jan. 19 through Feb. 28. Go online to enter and check out last year's winners. www.storytubes.info/drupal AUDITIONS LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT(Elberton Arts Center) Come prepared to read from the script. No teen or children’s roles are available. Jan. 24,25 & 27.5:30-8 p.m. 706- 283-1049, tking@cityofelberton.net, www.elberttheatre.org ROSE OF ATHENS THEATRE’S 2010/2011 SEASON (Seney- Stovalt Chapel) Now holding auditions for As You Like IIand Alice in Wonderland. Prepare two one-minute monologues, one clas sical and one contemporary. Call to schedule audition. Ages 9 to adult. Feb. 2.6-9 p.m. www.roseofathens. org, 706-340-9181. danielle® roseofathens.org CLASSES ADULT WING CHUN KUNG FU (Floorspace) Wing Chun is a Chinese system of Kung Fu that spe cializes in developing dynamic, ex plosive and street-oriented practical self-defense. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45 p.m. $12 per class, $60 for 6 classes. floorspacestudio@gmail. com. www.floorspaceathens.com ADVENTURE CLUB: YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution Studio) A four-month workshop in yoga and life. Develop your own voice and methodology. Jan. 22-May 2.706- 461-0262, calclements@yahoo. com, www.rubbersn'jlyoga.com/ adventure.html ADVOCACY TRAINING (Athens Community Council on Aging) Learn . about local and state legislators and how to contact them about your cause or issue! Jan. 25,12-2 p.m. FREE! 706-549-4850. www.acc aging.og/nasi ART CLASSES (Lyndon House) Sign up for winter and spring art classes! For adults, teens and children. Go online for full list of programs. Now registering! 706-613-3623, www. accleisureservices.com CAPOEIRA (Floorspace) Learn this form of Afro-Brazilian martial art! Tuesdays. 8:15-9:15 p.m. $12. $60 (6 classes), jewaters@gmail.com. www.floorspaceathens.com CLASSIC CITY ROLLERGIRLS BOOT CAMP (Skate-A-Round USA) So you wanna be a Rollergirl? Learn all the basic derby skills like falls, stops and crossovers! Through Jan. 31,7-9 p.m. $3 (for skate rental). recruitment@classiccityrollergirls. com, www.classiccityrollergirls.com CLAY CLASSES (Good Dirt) Weekly ‘Try Clay* classes ($20/person) RdiPi Me... ACC ANIMAL CONTROL 45 Beaverdam Rd. • 706-613-3540 Open every day except Wednesday I0am-4pm This mama dog has four pups that she’s taken wonder ful care of though they have all obviously missed some meals. She is gentle and very good with strangers ' ’ L handling her and her little guys. She is a Pitbull Terrier mix ana her pups are cute, curious and playful. 32016, 32019-32021 Pups 32022 Hama J1*M She's a Huf SWEETHI of a Labrador i Excellent on a leash, not a jumper-upper, and very snuggly. Wonderful compan ion material! Gorgeous Border Collie has clearly been lovingty pampered and trained. She's a jewel for someone lucky. Quiet Miniature Pinscher is a good * girl who’s been through a hard time. f She’s malnourished U and has had puppies recently. Very calm and friendly. ATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY 3 % Cats Received. I Cat Placed. 0 Healthy Adoptable Cats Euthanized ACC ANIMAL CONTROL 19 Dogs Received. 20 Dogs Placed 2 Cats Received. S Cats Placed more cats online at athenspets.net Cindy Farley’s ceramic art is on display at Athens Academy (Myers Gallery) through Feb. 11. introduce participants to the potter's wheel every Friday from 7-9 p.m. "Family Try Clay" classes show chil dren and adults hand-building meth ods every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net COMPUTER CLASS (ACC Library. Educational Technology Center) Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint. Call to register. Jan. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 CREATIVE EXPLORATION CLASSES (Wildeye Creative Exploration Studio) Tap into your creative process! Classes for kids and adults. 706-410-0250, www. wildeyec'eative.com DIGITAL MEDIA GROUNDS DEMO (The Loft Art Supplies) A representa tive will demonstrate how to apply computer printed images onto any project surface. Registration required. Feb. 17.6-7 p.m. FREE! 706-548-5334 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (Pinewoods Hispanic Community Library) Classes every week! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3708 FOREST YOGA (Five Points Yoga) Deepen your breath, work your core, strengthen your body and connect with your spirit. Wednesdays. 8 p.m. $10/class. 706-355-3114 GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET (ACC Library) A brief intro to Internet resources lor geneal ogy. Databases in Galileo will be introduced. Registration required. Jan. 20.10a.m.-1 p.m. FREE! 706- 613-3650 HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES (Athens Community Council on Aging) Senior-friendly Zumba, Line Dancing, Yoga, Tai Chi and more! Go online for a complete schedule. 706-549-4850, www.acc aging.org INTRO TO COMPUTERS (Madison County Library) Alisa Claylor, computer specialist, otters an Introduction to Computers series. Three 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.-12p.m. IYENGAR YOGA (StudiO) Certified Iyengar teacher leads a class focus ing on strength, flexibility, stamina and balance. Tuesdays, 6:45-8:15 p.m. $10/class, $56/series. www. athensomtownyoga.com LAUGH-A-YOGA (Mind Body Institute) Laugh your stress away. Fouiih Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-475-7329, mbiprograms® armc.org MAINTAIN, PREVENT AND TRANSFORM (Athens Yoga Therapeutics) On-going Hatha style Yoga class with instructor Kerry Fulford. 706-207-5881, kerry® athensyogatherapeutics.com, www.athensyogatherapeulics.com MAMA-BABY YOGA BONDING (Full Bloom Center) 10 a.m. class for babies 8-18 months old and 11 a.m. class for babies 1-8 months old. Fridays, 10 a.m. $14, $60 (6 weeks). 706-353-3373 MINDBODY10GA BOOTCAMP (Five Points Yoga) Strengthen your body and delight your spirit. Jan. 24-28,5:45-6:45 a.m. $75. 706- 356-3114 MUSIKGARTEN EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES (UGA School of Music) Music classes for toddlers ages 2-A. Check websile for details. Jan. 24-Mar. 7. $70. 706-542-2694, ugacms@uga.edu, www.uga.edu/ugacms/earlychild hood.html NEW HORIZON MUSIC CLASSES (UGA School of Music) Beginning band, intermediate band, begin ning orchestra and piano classes for adults age 50+. No prior music experience needed! FREE! Call 706- 542-2894 to register. NIA (Sangha Yoga Studio) Gain muscle definition and strength in this dance class with Valerie Beard. Mondays. 7:15-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. www.healingartscentre.net PRENATAL YOGA (Full Bloom Center) Thursdays, 5:45 p.m., Fridays, 12:15 p.m. $14, $60 (6 classes). 706-353-3373, www.full bloomparent.com RISE & SHINE YOGA (Five Points Yoga) Get your shine on with early morning flow yoga. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 a.m. $10 (Drop-In). 706-355-3114 SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (Athens Community Council on Aging) This Athens Community Council on Aging initiative provides older adults with an opportunity to build relationships with fellow participants and explore the current issues in our community. Course topics include business, human services, government, health care and more. The program will run lor eight consecutive Thursdays, Feb. 3-Mar. 24. Remstration ends Jan. 28. $80. /06-549-4850 ext. 2030. www.accaging.com SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP (Oconee County Civic Center) Presented by Jeff Rorabaugh of SEOteric, this workshop will locus on improving website visibility through search engine optimization and online marketing campaigns. Jan. 24,6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE! 706- 613-3155, teri.evans@athensciarke counly.com TANGO LESSONS (Buffalo's Southwest Cafe) Every Tuesday with Clint and Shelly. 4-6 p.m. (Priv Lessons), 6-7 p.m. (Intermediate Class) 7-8 p.m. (Beginner Class). $10 (group class), evunderwood® charter.net, praticiabellscott® charter.net TRIBAL BASICS BELLYDANCE (Floorspace, 160 Tracy St.) Bellydance for every belly! Learn graceful moves in a fun and sup portive environment with a focus on Egyptian style and rhythms. • Wednesdays. 7-8 p.m. www.floor spaceathens.com TURKISH TRIBAL BELLYDANCE (Floorspace, 160 Tracy St.) A 6-week session ’or experienced dancers. Thursdays, $12 (drop-in), $60 (6 classes). 706-372-1833, christyfricks@gmail.com UGA TANGO CLUB (UGA Tate Center. Room 311) Meet up every week to . wax the lloor with your new moves. Evening classes lor beginners and advanced students. Thursdays, Beginning 6:10 p.m., Intermediate/ Advanced 7:10 p.m.$30 (per se mester), $20 (UGA Community). athenstangoclub@gmail.com VINYASA FLOW YOGA (Floorspace) Daytime flow classes. Tuesdays, 8:45 a.m. Thursdays. 12:15 p.m. $6-$12 (suggested donation). thebodyeclectic@rocketmail.com. www.floorspacearhens.com WEEKLY MEDITATION (Athens Insights. 179 Woodward St. #7) Providing a calm and open environ ment in which people can relax and experience new cultural and religious ideas. Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-9 p.m. FREE! athensinsights® gmail.com WINTER CLAY AND GLASS CLASSES (Good Dirt) Now regis tering lor classes in wheel-thrown pottery, glass fusing and slumping, and other special projects. All leveis lor youlh and adults. See complete - schedule online. 706-355-3161. www.gooddirt.net WOMEN WRITING THEIR LIVES (160 Tracy Street) A 12-week course designed to motivate and inspire women to tell their unique stories. Appropriate for beginners and those who would like Ihe sup port ot a group. Every Thursday, * January-March, 7-8:15 p.m. $50/ month, thektp@gmail.com, holdingwomanspace.com WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASSES (American Black Belt Academy) One rape or sexual assault occurs every two minutes in the U.S. Learn what you can do to protect yourself. Go online or cail to register. 706-549-1671, wwwamericanblackbelt.org 24 FLAGPOLE.COM • JANUARY 19, 2011
