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We Are Athens (the buy local Initiative) presents the documentary film Independent America: The Two-Lane Search for Mom & Pop Tuesday, April 19 from 7-9pm at the Flicker Theatre & Bar 'This is not another Wal-Mart bashing film. Instead, the filmmakers take a positive approach by explaining why independent businesses are so important to a town's economy, and that we need to support them." For info about the film, visit independentamerica.net To learn more about We Are Athens email us at athensbuylocal@gmail.com IRONGRILL ARTS AT THE ARBOR SUMMER MUSIC SERIES • Wednesday, April 13 7he flame jhrowers and MC Bluez Wednesday, April 20 7he 3 a cups Wednesday, April 27 Rachel O'Neal Music Every Wednesday through the Summer Starts at 6:30pm SPONSORED BY Arfart $ IRONGRILL 706.543.2418 THE ARBOR ON MITCHELL BRIDGE 1155 MITCHELL BRIDGE RD, ATHENS GQQDjDIRT REGISTER NOW FOR SOME dihty su % FUN! Clay camps forUges 4-6, 7-10,11 + Schedule online at: www.gooddirt.net 706-355-3161 THANK YOU ATHENS FOR VOTING OS ONI OF THE FAVORITES FOR CREATIVE CLASSES! THE CALENDAR! drawings by Margaret Schreiber. Theo Hilton will perform acous tic songs 6-6 p m. FREE! AHA AthensHasArt@gmail.com PERFORMANCE: Classic City. Double Barrel. Royal Sequined Circus (Canopy Studio) Canopy's Repertory Performance Company presents an aerial circus for all ages Apr. 15.8 pm, Apr 16.4 pm. and 8 p.m, & Apr. 17,4 p.m. $6-15. wwwcanopystudiocom PERFORMANCE: Orquestra de Guitarras de Barcelona (UGA Hodgson Hall) Bringing together 25 of Spaing most gifted guitar ists. showcasing works by Baroque composers as well as contemporary authors, with a strong emohasis on Spanish music. 8 p m. $20-42. 706-542-4400, www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Recitals (Edge Recital Hall) Christina Albertson on piano and Daniel Martinec and Joseph Beverly on clarinet at 3:35 p m. Erin E. Fleming on flute at 6:30 p.m. 706-542-3737, wwwmusic. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Spring Dance Concert (UGA Dance Building) Premiering staged work by Jacques Heim, artistic director ot Diavolo Dance Theatre. Apr. 14-16,8 p m. & Apr. 17.3 pm. $10 (students). $15 706-542-8579 THEATRE: Hamlet (UGA Fine Arts Building) Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet, explores treason, incest, murder and revenge. Apr 14-16 & 20-22,8 pm., Apr. 17 & 23.2:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. www drama uga/edu THEATRE: Honkl (Oconee County Civic Center) Honk! is based on Hans Christian Andersen's story, "The Ugly Duckling.' Presented by Oconee Youth Playhouse. Friday & Saturday. 7 p.m. & Sunday. 2 p.m. $12-16. www oypoysp com/ playhouse THEATRE: Utile Shop of Horrors (Town and Gown Players) A floral assistant becomes an overnight sen sation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Thursday-Saturday. 8 p.m. & Sunday. 2 p.m. $15-18 706-208-8696. wwwtownandgovm- players.org OUTDOORS: Sole Mates (Rocksprings Park) Wellness pro gram for senior adults. Take a stroll around the park. Every Friday. Call lo register. 12:30 p.m $7 (one-time tee). 706-613-3603 KIDSTUFF: Afterhours @ The Library (ACC Library) Teen cof feehouse and open mic. Come sing, dance, play an instrument, read poetry or juggle. Relreshments pro vided. Ages 11-18 7-9 p.ra. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Book Signing (Dog Ear Books) Sheri Castle, food writer, cooking teacher and recipe developer, will promote ner New Southern Garden Cookbook. 6 p m. FREE! dogearbooks.com LECTURES & LIT.: Careers in Sustainability (UGA Dean Rusk Center) A conference designed to educate students and practitioners about the growing field of 'green collar* jobs 8 am -2 p.m. www.law. uga.edu/news/10335 LECTURES & LIT.: “Place Economics" (UGA Chapel) Donovan Rypkema is an economic developer specializing in histori cal preservation for downtown and neighborhood revitalization. 11 a m. FREE! 706-542-4706. jcwaters® ugaedu LECTURES & LIT.: Romance Languages Colloquium (UGA Gilbert Hall. Room 115) Sarah Friday, Apr. 15 continued from p 29 Martin presents 'The Cynical Gaze: The Use ol Humor in Machado de Assis and Mark Twain.’ 3 30 p.m. FREE! www rom ugaedu LECTURES & LIT.: Sociology Colloquium (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 250) Thomas McNulty presents The Conditional Effect ot Cognitive Skill on Delinquency by Race and Neighborhood Disadvantage.* 2:30 pm. FREE! 706-583-6072, jeremyr@uga edu LECTURES & LIT.: Spring Colloquium (Edge Recital Hall) 'Songwriting in Fashion: The Evolution of Musical Form and Its Cultural Implications over Sixty Years in Country Music." 5 p.m. FREE! 706-542-3737 MEETINGS: On-site Stormwater Management Class (Georgia Center) 8 am -4 pm. www athens- greenfest.com Saturday 16 EVENTS: 5K Human Race (UGA Catholic Center) 5K benefiting the Catho'ic Center at UGA's Outreach Ministries followed by a post-race party with food, prizes, giveaways and music. Register online 9 a.m.-12 pm. $18 (adv), $20. www ugaedu/cc EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Buy fresh, locally grown organic prcduca. locally craft ed goods and freshly baked breads. Every Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. FREE! www athensfarmei^maikei.net EVENTS: Bioblitz (Stale Botanical Garden of Georgia) Bring your camera and USB cord to take photos of plants and animals as you take a hike through nature. Photos will be posted on the DiscoverLife website, a photG-documented database on worldwide biodiversity 10 a.m.-4 p.m. kkellett09@gmail com EVENTS: BLVD Magazine Athens Fashion Week Kickoff Party (The Bad Manor) Featuring live per formances by Beat Geeks, food and drink specials and Iree giveaways 9 p m. FREE! (2H), $5-10(18-20) wwwthebadmanorcom EVENTS: Cherokee Rose 5KTState Botanical Garden of Georgia) Half Moon Outfitters presents the first annual race at the SBG All ages 9a m.-12p m. $25 wwwhalf- moonouttitters.com EVENTS: Doggie Easter Egg Hunt (Pawtropolis) Have your dog search tor plastic eggs filled with dog treats and other prizes. A moonwalk and kids table, nail trim station, conses- sion stand, microchipping booth and an 'Ask the Trainer* table will be set up. New this year is the addition ot a fashion show and parade ol fosters All proceeds benefit Helping Paws Rescue. EVENTS: Elmer Christian Benefit (Max) A benefit for the family of Elmer "Buddy* Christian. Food from local restaurants will be available, along with furniture and a flat screen TV for raffle. 12-4 p.m. 706-254- 3392 EVENTS: Hoppy Go Derby (Terrapin Beer Co.) Join the Classic City Rollergirls for a brewery tour, derby demos and a sneak peek at "Breast Impressions Artwork,'a series of * Rollergirl breast casts decorated by local artists to benefit The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia. 5:30-8 p.m. $12. wwwclassiccity- rollergifls com EVENTS: Piedmont Gardeners’ 18th Annual Tour of Gardens (Various Locations) Southern charm and innovation delight in live beauti fully cultivated private local gardens Ticket includes a map, directions and information about each garden 10 a.m.-5 pm. $15 (adv), $20. www piedmontgardeners org EVENTS: Railroad Oays (Council on Aging) Featuring model trains, food, music, inflatable slides and more. Sponsored by the Athens Community Council on Aging and Athens Bend Track Club 10 a.m.-3 p m $5/person 706-549-4850, www accaging.org ART: Full Pink Moon Oreamwheel Workshop (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) With Moon Mama 10 a m -12 p m 706-540-2712. www. MamalnTheMoon btogspot com ART: Grand Opening (ARTinis Art Lounge) Opening reception for new open art stumo, gallery and lounge 7-10 p.m. FREE' kate@artinisart- lounge com, wwwartinisartlounge com ART: Happy Hour Creations (Whole: Mind Body Art.) Tasty treats and step-by-step instructions lor creating an original painting 7-10 p m $35 (single). $60 (pair), wwwwholemindbodyart com ART: “Renewal: Community Art Show” (Seney-Stovall Chapel) An art show and sale benefiting art Saturday, April 16 22nd Annual Boybutante Ball 40 Watt Club After a week of preliminary events including a karaoke competition, drag bingo and a Hee Haw Concert on the Lawn at Ashford Manor, Boybutante will transform the 40 Watt into a "Honky Tonk Ho-Down," showcasing the most talented local and imported drag queens imaginable in an over-the-top Broadway-style revue. The Boybutante Ball represents the culmination of a year's worth of fundraising efforts by the Boybutante AIDS Foundation, and the privilege of performing at the annual Ball is a coveted honor. After hours of designing and creating elaborate costumes, perform ers will take the stage and strut their stuff in a procession of outlandish impersonations and spectacular routines. 'They each want to be the show-stopper so that the tip money flows in for this wonderful cause," Boybutante Board Chair Yancey Gulley explains. Since its beginning in 1989, Boybutante has raised well over half a million dollars for HIV/AIDS services and educational programs in Northeast Georgia. Last year alone the foundation raised a handsome sum of $25,000 for AIDS Athens, an organization that helps thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS through services including case manage ment, financial assistance, support groups and workshops. Gulley says. The most rewarding part of the work is knowing that we not only provide vital funding to support HIV/AIDS services in this region but that we also build a sense of community through our efforts. You can look at the diversity of the crowds at any of our events, especially the Ball, and see just how far the reach of Boybutante is embed ded in this community. It's a very special feeling to know that so much good exists in this place, for this cause and by the.se people." Attendees are invited to don their best cowboy and cowgirl costumes and compete in contests for a shot at the spotlight. Since the show has been a sell-out event since 1992, Boyball advance tickets are strongly recommended and available online at www. boybutante.org or at Junkman's Daughter's Brother and Schoolkids Records. Ride 'em, cowboy! [Jessica Smith] 30 FLAGPOLE.COM-APRIL 13,2011
