About Flagpole. (Athens, Ga.) 1987-current | View Entire Issue (April 20, 2011)
Tuesday 19 Wednesday 20 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Little Kings Shuttle Club) Check out the afternoon market in its conve nient downtown location! Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. 4-7 p.m. FREE! www athensfarmersrnarket.net EVENTS: Documentary Film Screening (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Independent America The Two Lane Search lor Mom & Pop follows the journey of two filmmakers as they travel 13,000 miles through 32 states in search of independent busi nesses. A We Are Athens sponsored event with an introduction by Chris Blackmon. 7-9 p.m. athensbuylo- cal@gmail.ccm PERFORMANCE: Performance (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) UGA Contemporary Chamber Ensemble. 8 p.m. 706-542-3737, www.music. uqa.edu PERFORMANCE: Recital (Edge Recital Hall) Kelsey Fredriksen, voice, and Daniel Forknre, piano, at 3:30 p.m.. Jack Walker on saxo phone at 5 p.m., Trombone Studio at 6:30 p.m. and Meghan Louise Taylor, voice, at 8 p.m. 706-542- 3737. www.music.uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Kids' Beginning Art (Whole: Mind. Body Art.) Children are exposed to basic techiniques and encouraged to explore their own creative ideas. Materials provided. Tuesdays, 5-0 p.m. $10 (adv.) $12 (drop-in). 706-410-0283 LECTURES & LIT.: Earth Day Celebration: “The Writer and Social Responsibility" (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Barry Lopez. National Book Award-winning author, gives a lecture. 7 p.m. $4 (students), $8 706-542-3481, www. thegeorgiareview.com LECTURES & LIT.: PLACE Book Club (Dog Ear Books) A talk about Deeply Rooted: Unconventional Farmers in the Age of Agribusiness by Lisa M. Hamilton. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-818-0976 MEETINGS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Friendship Christian Church) After a short business meeting. Dan Williams of the Warnell School of Forestry- will present “Rocks of the Piedmont.* 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706- 549-8082 MEETINGS: Great Decisions Group Discussion (ACC Library) Great Decisions is a national civic education program that informs par ticipants about U S. foreign policy and global issues. Meets every Tuesday. 7 p.rn. FREE! 706-613- 3650, ext. 340 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com EVENTS: Bad Movie Night (Cine BarCafe) In No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers, two feuding brothers must join forces to avenge their father’s death. Star Keith Vitali will be in attendance for this screen ing. 8 p.m. FREE! facebook com/ badmovienighi EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo. Madison Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials * for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog! This week: salty dogs and grey- nounds Every Wednesday. 5-7 p.m. www.indigoathens.com EVENTS: Car Free Day (Various Locations) Particpants are invited to use alternative transportation to get around town. Stop by Memorial Hall on the UGA campus between 7:30-11 a m. for free food and a chance to win prizes www.athens- greenfest.com EVENTS: Conscious Movement, Conscious Food (Foundry Park Inn & Spa) Join Sangha Yoga Studio for all levels of Hatha yoga in a twinkie-lit ballroom followed by a vegetarian or vegan meal with pro duce supplied by Roots Farm. Call to make reservations. 6 p.m. $16. 706-410-1968 EVENTS: Dance Dance Party Party (Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution Studio) A ladies-only freestyle dance session. 9-10 p.m. Donation based athensddpp@gmail.com, www. dancedancepartyparty.com EVENTS: Emma Graham Fashion Show (The Classic Center) Emma Mahon and Jackie Graham will premiere their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. 5 p.m. $10. www.athens- fashionweek.com EVENTS: Judith March Fashion Show (The Classic Center) Showcasing the designer's latest de signs of her Fall Collection. 8 p.m. $10 www.athensfashionweek.com EVENTS: LK Fashion Show (The Classic Center) LK pieces will be shown down the runway. 4 p.m. $25. www.athensfashionweek.com EVENTS: Men’s Fashion Show (The Classic Center) Featuring looks from Ralph Lauren, Southern Marsh, Southern Proper, The Otter Bay Company and others. 6:30 p.m. $10. www.athensfashionweek.com EVENTS: Victoria s Secret Fashion Show (The Classic Center) Unveiling up-and-coming swimwear. Sweet Dreams will per form a “doll house’ dance. 9 p.m. $20. www.atiiensfashionweek.com EVENTS: Vinyl Wednesday (Blue Sky) Bring your own records to play! 5-10 p.m. FREE! 706-354-0880 EVENTS: Willson Center Screening and Discussion (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 101) A screening of Stanley Kubrick^ 2001: A Space Odyssey followed by 20 FLAGPOLE.COM • APRIL 20,2011 a faculty panel discussion. 7 p.m. 706-542-3966. jdingus@uga edu EVENTS: Wine Dinner (Flight Tapas and Bar) An Italian five-course meal paired with wines. Call to reserve space 706-549-0200 EVENTS: Women's Self Defense Workshop (UGA Memorial Hall) Certified defensive tactics instruc tors lead students through the most common situations women en counter when being attacked. 10:10 am-230 p.m. 706-549-1671. wwwathensjiujitsu.com ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Join docents for a tour of "The American Scene on Paper: Prints and Drawings from the Schoen Collection." 2 p.m FREE 1 wwwgeorgiamuseum.org PERFORMANCE: Performance (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Amy Marinello. basson. 8 p.m. $5.706- 542-3737. www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Graduate Saxophone Quartet. 6 p.m. 706-542- 3737. www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Recitals (Edge Recital Hall) Sean Thrower and Lonny Walker on guitars at 3:35 p.m., Eric Antepenko on clarinet at 5 p.m., Corey Flowers on guitar at 630 p.m. and David Burrell on trumpet at 8 p.m. 706-542-3737, www.music uga edu THEATRE: Hamlet (UGA Fine Arts Building) Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet, explores treason, incest, murder and revenge. Apr. 20-22,8 p.m„ Apr. 23,2:30 p.m. $12 (stu dents), $15 www.drama.uga/edu KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, finger- puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Sip & See Children’s Fashion Show (Foundry Park Inn & Spa) Hosted by Phaedra Parks of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta * Proceeds benefit Bundles of Joy, a multi-state effort to support prema ture infants and their families. 11 a.m. $40. www.athenstashionweek com KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers 10 & 11a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KiDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday for Teens (ACC Library) Up next: Game Day! Its a free-for-all so bring whatever it is you want to play! For ages 11-18.4 p.m. FREE! 706- 613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Book Signing (ACC Library) D.J. Peterman signs copies of her new poetry book. Clouds of Change. 5-8 p.m. FREE! LECTURES & UT.: Dante Presentation (Georgia Museum of Art) ‘From Bertran de Born to Casella: The Role of Poetry in the Passage from Hell to Purgatory’ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK Greg Benson's series of landscape paintings, “Open Spaces,” is on display at Hendershot’s Coffee Bar through May. is a dramatized reading of Dantels Commedia. “Inferno* and “Purgatorio.* 2 p.m. FREE! col- lardj@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Guest Speaker (UGA Chapel) Tomiko Brown-Nagin, author of Courage to Dissent: Atlanta and the Long History of the Civil Rights Movement, will discuss the role of lawyers, courts and commu nity-based activism during the civil rights era. 4 p m FREE! www law. uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Talking about Books (ACC Library. Small Conference Room) This month's title is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Urban and Economic Geography Symposium (UGA Geography- Geoiogy Building, Room 200C) Annual event in honor of James 0. Wheeler. 2:30-5 p.m. FREE 706- 542-1058 GAMES. Sports Trivia (Beef 0 Bradyls) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (Buffaloes Southwest Caf6) Poker night every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p m. Begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 Thursday 21 EVENTS: 4Ever Green Expo (Athens Technical College) Environmental awareness fair with booths, films, speakers and info about how to support a sustainable future. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE! www. athensgreenfest.org EVENTS: AFW Cocktails & Couture for a Cause (Foundry Park Inn & Spa) Don’t be tardy for the party with Kim Zolciak of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta*! Entertainment will be provided by the Infinity Show Band. Proceeds will benefit the Georgia 4-H Foundation. 7 p.m. $30 (single). $50 (couple). www.athensfashionweek.com EVENTS: iFilms: AlamariACC Library) Jorge has only a few weeks before his son leaves for Italy to find a way to bond with him and share his Mayan heritage. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 EVENTS: Keepin’ It Surreal: Student Night (Georgia Museum of Art) Students are invited for an evening of live music, DIY crafting, photo booth and Exquisite Corpse. Live music by Circulatory System and Never with a DJ set by Stay at Home Dad. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: The Videographers’ Hella-Big Show (Cine BarCafe) A monthly showcase for amateur, as piring and professional filmmakers. 9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com EVENTS: We re hEAR for You Spring Fundraiser (Amici Italian Cafe) Live music provided by Brock Butler of Perpetual Groove and a silent auction featuring items from local bands, venues and artists. Admission includes a Terrapin pint glass. 6 p.m. $10. www werehear- foryou.org ART: Art Lecture (Georgia Museum of Art) Arielle Saliber will present “Hyperdimensionality in Salvador Dali’s Illustrations of Dante's Paradiso.’ 4 p.m. FREE! www.geor- giamuseum.org PERFORMANCE: Post Natyam Collective Performance (UGA Dance Building) SUNOH! Tell Me Sister is a contemporary Indian dance with multimedia storytelling 8 p.m. $5. 706-542-8579, www dance. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Nathan Tingler. percussion. 6 p.m. 706-542- 3737, www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Recitals (Edge Recital Hall) Harry Thompson on clarinet at 3:30 p.m.. Liz Han on pia no and Madison McDonald on piano at 5 p.m., Benjamin Dawkins, voice, at 6 30 p.m and Kate Mulligan-Ferry on flute at 8 p.m. 706-542-3737. www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Sharkwing Comedy Troupe (The Pub at Gameday) Featuring live sketches, short film, live music and stand-up from the local comedy troupe. 10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-2831 PERFORMANCE: Lizz Winstead (The Melting Point) Co-creator and former head writer of “The Daily Show" and Air America Radio co founder Lizz performs ’My State of the Union.’ 6 p.m $17 (adv.), $20 THEATRE: Hamlet (UGA Fine Arts Building) Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet, explores treason, incest, murder and revenge. Apr. 20-22,8 p.m., Apr. 23,2:30 p.m. $12 (stu dents), $15. www.drama.uga/edu KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (ACC Library) For kids 1-3 with caregiv ers. 10:30 a.m. 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Readers in grades 1-4 are invited to bring their favorite Deadline for getting listed in the Calendar is every FRIDAY at 5 p.m. for the issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Email calendar@flagpole.com.
