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L. Cannon is an introduction to
memoir writing May 14 & May 21.
9a.m.-12p.m $59-60 706-769-
4565. www.ocaf.com
MEETINGS: Planning Meeting
(WatsonS Mill Bridge State Park)
All interested people welcome. Wear
work clothes Lunch will be pro
vided. but teel free to bring a potluck
item 9 am FREE! 706-797-3501
GAMES: Magic: The Gathering
(Tychels Games) New Phyrexia
launch booster draft tournament.
Entrance fee includes four booster
packs. 12 p.m $17. wwwtyches-
games.com
Sunday IS
EVENTS: 33rd Annual Human
Rights Festival (Human Rights
Festival Downtown) Speakers in
clude Faces of the Homeless/VISTA,
Ahens Immigrant Rights Coalition.
Economic Justice Coalition, Georgia
Conflict Center. Back to the Garden.
David Swanson, the Grew Party,
Athens Revolution Group and Ed
Tant. See City Pages on p. 5.2-8
p.m. FREE! www.athenshuman-
rightstest.org
EVENTS: Birchmore Trail Day
(Memorial Park) 11th annual event
includes games and activities for
children, scavenger hunts on the
trail and a chance to meet legendary
Athenian Fred Birchmore. 2-4 p.m.
FREE! 706-613-3512
EVENTS: Flavors of Greece (St
Philothea Greek Orthodox Church)
Sample traditional Greek dishes and
enjoy Greek music. 12-6 p.m. $3-7.
www.stphilothea.ga.goarch.org
PERFORMANCE: Oconee Youth
School Spring Showcase (The
Classic Cpnter) Students from pre-K
through high school will perform
musical theater pieces and dance
numbers in a variety ot styles. May
14.2 p.m. & 15.3:30 p.m. $12-16.
www.oypoysp.com/school
THEATRE: Long Day 's Journey
into Night (The Elbert Theatre) In
the space of one day. the painful
family background which created
the elusive yet magnificent talent
of playwright Eugene O'Neil is told.
Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m. & Sun.. 2 p.m.
706-283-1049, tking@cityofelber-
ton.net
THEATRE: My Name Is
Rumplestiltskin (Athens Little
Playhouse) Athens Little Playhouse
presents a play for all ages! Written
by Vera Morris. Friday & Saturday.
7:30 p.m.: Saturday & Sunday, 2
p.m. $5-10. athenslittleplayhouse
org
LECTURES & LIT.: “Stones and
Scorpions for Fish and Chips"
(ACC Library) Historian Steven
Scurry draws from 18th century
archives to outline the Oconee War,
the Trans-Oconee Republic and the
Yazoo Land Fraud. 3 p.m. FREE!
706-613-3650
GAMES: Legend of the Five Rings
(Tyche’s Games) Before the Dawn re
lease tournament 2 p.m. $25 706-
354-4500, www.tychesgames.com
GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo's Southwest
Cate) Weekly Trivia! 7 p.m. FREE!
706-354-6655
Monday 16
KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC
Library) Snuggle in your jammies
and listen to bedtime stories Every
Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-
3650
KIDSTUFF: Finals Cram Sessions
(Oconee County Library) Sections of
the library will be sectioned off for
teens to study during finals week.
SnacKS and drinks will be provided
for incentive. 4-9 p.m. FREE! 706-
769-3950
KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (ACC
Library) For children ages 1-3 with
their caregivers. 10:30 a m. FREE!
706-613-3650
GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef 0’
Brady's) Every Monday night Win
house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m
FREE! 706-850-1916
GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern)
Think you know it all? 8 p.m. 706-
548-3442
Tuesday 17
EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market
(Little Kings Shuffle 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. Now accepting EBT
cards. 4-7 p.m. FREE! wwwathens-
farmersmarket.net
OUTDOORS: Full Moon Canoe
Ride (Sandy Creek Park) Paddle a
canoe or kayak on Lake Chapman
guided by the full moon. Participants
may use one of the park's canQes/
kayaks or bring their own Ages 12
& up. Must pre-register. 9-11 p.m.
$8, $5 (with own canoe/kayak). 706-
613-3631
OUTDOORS: Jogging Group for
Moms (St. Gregory the Great) Meet
new moms at this weekly jogging
session. Tuesdays. 9:30-11:30 am.
706-552-8554, athensmotherscen-
ter@gmail.com
KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime
(ACC Library) For children ages
18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays &
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 am.
FREE! 706-613-3650
KIDSTUFF: Exploring Craft
(Treehouse Kid and Craft) For
children 3-8. Material exploration
and a craft. Tuesdays. 4-5 p.m. $10
706-850-8226, www.treehouseki-
dandcraft.com
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Friday, May 13
Save Grand Canyon,
Yo Soybean
Caledonia Lounge
"So, what are you,
environmentalists or some
thing?" Save Grand Canyon
singer/guitarist Rick
Catanise says he gets asked
that a lot. But the premise
behind the band's name is
more philosophical than Save Grand Canyon
political.
"The idea behind it," Catanise explains, "is that everybody is just as important as the
next. You may be standing next to the Grand Canyon and think you're so small, but even
you can have an effect on something as big as that..."
That uplifting spirit is a recurring lyrical theme on the band's debut full-length, the
self-produced Creatures. Catanise says his songs are like journal entries, each a glimpse
into his inner thoughts and feelings. His goal is to create music that is personal and per
sonable, with an easily relatable message and an easily hummable melody.
"We wanted to write lyrical music so if people were interested in singing along they
could," he says. "I wanted to make very easily digestible music... Music that wouldn't be
offensive to, like, my grandmother or my niece."
Although that seems counter to rock and roll's rebellious manifesto, Save Grand
Canyon does have some bite. Creatures actually sounds a bit like a survey of '90s alterna
tive-rock radio, with Catanise's vocals resembling a subdued thris Cornell. Other tunes,
like the rollicking "Heat«Life-Chaos," recall the guitar attack of bands like Collective
SouL But it never gets too gritty, as each song is also marked by Save Grand Canyon's
distinctive four-part harmonies and the sort of technical proficiency you'd expect from
bassist Jeremy Rushing and guitarist David Rowe—both co-owners of the Athens School
of Music.
With those more recent influences in mind, it's funny to think we actually have Steely
Dan to thank for all of this. Catanise and longtime friend, drummer Jason Ritter, actually
met Rowe and Rushing after responding to a Flagpole classified about forming a Steely
Dan tribute. The foursome hit it off and eventually parted from the cover band to pursue
original work. The group has since added vocalist Lindsey Milhas, whose lovely lilting
voice makes Save Grand Canyon even sweeter. [Michelle Gilzenrat]
KIDSTUFF: Finals Cram Sessions
(Oconee County Library) Sections ot
the library will be sectioned off for
teens to study during finals week
Snacks and drinks will be provided
4-9 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950
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, 5-6 p.m $10 (adv.) $12
(drop-in). 706-410-0283
LECTURES & LIT.: Earthquake
and Tsunami Discussion (ACC
Library) Dr. David Dallmeyer will
provide an overview of the causes of
both the earthquake and tsunami in
Japan, the procedures for detection
and international implications. 6:30
p.m. FREE! www.olli.uga.edu
MEETINGS: Athens Rock and
Gem Club (Friendship Christian
Church) After a short business meet
ing, the program will be presented
by Jim Haege of the Cobb County
Mineral Society. 7:30 p.m. REE!
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.m. RE! 706-613-
3650. ext. 340
GAMES: Dungeons and Dragons
Encounters (Tychels Games) Bring
your imagination. Space is limited.
5:30 p.m. REE! www.tychesgames
com
Wednesday 18
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
hounds. Every Wednesday 5-7 p.m.
www.indigoathens.com
EVENTS: Plant Conservation Day
(State Botanical Garden of Georgia)
Global celebration dedicated to
preserving, protecting and conserv
ing plants for people and the planet.
3- 5 p.m. 706-542-6156. ckeber®
uga.edu
ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum
of Art) Join docents for a tour of
highlights from the permanent col
lection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgia-
museum.org
OUTDOORS: Full Moon Canoe
Ride (Sandy Creek Park) Paddle a
canoe or kayak on Lake Chapman
guided by the full moon. Participants
may use one of the parks canoes/
kayaks or bring their own. Ages 12
& up. Must pre-register. 9-11 p.m.
$8. $5 (with own canoe/kayak). 706-
613-3631
KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime
(ACC Library) For children ages
18 months to 5 years Tuesdays &
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
FRE! 706-613-3650
KIDSTUFF: Finals Cram Sessions
(Oconee County Library) Sections of
the library will be sectioned off for
teens to study during finals week.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
4- 9 p.m. FRE! 706-769-3950
KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday
for Teens (ACC Library) Up next:
Mystery Crafts! Last Wildcard
Wednesday of the season; the series
resumes in August. For ages 11-18.
4 p.m. RE! 706-613-3650
LECTURES & LIT.: Talking about
Books (ACC Library, Small
Conference Room) This months
title is The Temple Bombing by
Melissa Fay Greene. Newcomers are
welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-
613-3650
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TUESDAY, MAY 10
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
THURSDAY, MAY 12
FRIDAY, MAY 13
THURSDAY, MAY 19
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SATURDAY, MAY 21
TUESDAY, MAY 24
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TUESDAY, MAY 31
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6/3 • SWINGJH" MEDALLIONS
6/4 - JIMMY THACKERY of THE
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Terrapin Bluegrass Series featuring
DRIFTWOOD
S5 admission • S2 Terrapin Pints!
SEAN McCONELL
GASOLINEBROS
$5 admission
SAINT FRANCIS
RANDALL BRAMBLETT
Tickets $5 adv. • $7 at the door
DEJA VU:
TRIBUTE TO CROSBY, STILLS
NASH & YOUNG
Tickets S9 adv. • S12 at the door
MOTHER'S
FINEST
Tickets S20 adv. • S25 at the door
THE GEORGIA HEALERS
Tickets $7 adv. • S9 at the door
Nomad Artists presents
CRASH TEST
DUMMIES
BAIN MATTOX
Tickets $15 adv. • S18 at the door
Terrapin Bluegrass Series featuring
CAMP CREEK
COMMITTEE
$5 admission • $2 Terrapin Pints!
RACK OF SPAM
Tickets $ 10 adv. • S13 at the door
Terrapin Bluegrass Series featuring
NORTH GEORGIA
BLUEGRASS BAND
S5 admission • $2 Terrapin Pints!
706.254.6909
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