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rp^ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK Tuesday 24 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Little Kings Shuttle Club) Check out the afternoon market in its downtown location! Buy locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. 4-7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Bad Movie Night (Cin6 BarCate) Celebrate BMN's first an niversary in style with the epic boy band odyssey Boy Wonderz. 8 p.m. FREE! facebook.com/badmovienight ART: Art and History Lesson (Oglethorpe County Library) Meet at the Crawford Depot for a history les son presented by Cary Fordyce and Linda Parrish, then reconvene at the library for an art lesson in watercol- ors with Nan Demsky. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-743-8817 PERFORMANCE: Bawling Comedy (Lit) Stand-up comedy show with Landry headlining. 9-11 p.m. $5. OUTDOORS: Jogging Group for Moms (St. Gregory the Great) Meet new moms at this weekly jogging session. Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 706-552-8554, athensmotherscen- ter@gmail.com 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 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 am. FREE! 706-613-3650 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. 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 Wednesday 25 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 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Join Paul Manoguerra for a tour of significant watercolors from the museum's holdings. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Magic Show (Madison County Library) Magician David Ginn shares a few tricks. 2-3 p.m. FREE! madcolib@yahoo.com KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Oconee Democrats Book Group (Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina, Epps Bridge Pkwy.) Discussing A Shod History of Reconstruction. 7 p.m. FREE! patri- cia.priest@yahoo.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef 0’ Brady's) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Texas Hold ’Em (Buffalo's Southwest Caf6) Poker night every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub. com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday night. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 Thursday 26 EVENTS: iFilms: Waiting for Superman (ACC Library) Documentary providing an engag ing and inspiring look at the state of public education in the United States. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613- 3650 EVENTS: Rose Wine Tasting (Aromas) Includes appetizers. 6 p.m. $15.706-208-0059, heather® aromaswinebar.com EVENTS: Solar Water Heating Installer Training (Power Partners) Install a mock system through this hands-on workshop. Certification available. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 706-369-7938 Fiber art by Margaret Agner is part of The Studio Group show at the Lyndon House through July 30. KIDSTUFF: Bike Rodeo (Alps Road Elementary) Join the Georgia Safe Routes to School Resource Center for a bike rodeo, an obstacle course designed to teach children safe cy cling practices. 2:30 p.m. FREE! KIDSTUFF: Craft Deluxe (Treehouse Kid and Craft) For ages 3-8. Make something awesome! Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. $10.706-850-8226, www. treehousekidarrdcraft.com KIDSTUFF: Family Fishing Day (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Fish in the hidden Claypit Pond. Bait, poles and tips provided. Register. 6-7:30 p.m. $6/family. 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Luau (ACC Library) Hawaiian folktales, music and more! Costumes welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Make a Mug for Father's Day (Georgia Square Mall) Come to Learning Express to make a mug for Dad. Grandpa or someone special. Mugs will arrive the week before Father's Day. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $8. 706-559-4774 LECTURES & LIT.: Managing Your Money (ACC Library) Get tips on how to plan your budget, track your spending and start building savings. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: Clarke County Democratic Meeting (Clarke County Courthouse) Meeting in the Grand Jury Room. Speaker Carolyn Monden is the Chair of the Hispanic Caucus of the Democratic Party of GA. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-202-7515 Friday 27 EVENTS: Rain Barrel Day (Earth Fare) Stop by with a plastic trash can or container to have it transformed into a rain barrel. 2-6 p.m. FREE! Ellison.Fidler@AthensClarkeCounty. com ART: Beginner Earrings (Native America Gallery) Custom design your own earrings. Instruction included. 6-8 p.m. $25 (plus cost of beads). ART: The Way Things Go 2: An AMT Video Art Experience (ATHICA) Video artworks co-curated by Lauren Fancher and Didi Dunphy show on the Adjustable Media Theater, a new portable video view ing environment created by exhibit scuptor Ernesto Gomez with col laborators Scott Higgs and David Mitchell. 8:30-9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org PERFORMANCE: The Classic City Kings (New Earth Music Hall) An evening of burlesque, drag and general tomfoolery in the explosively MEMORIAL DAY DEADLINE: The deadline for getting listed in the Calendar will be Thursday, May 26 at 5 p.m. for the issue of June 1. Email calendar@flagpole.com. AUlFtst 3-Hlikt Wrtsttaitf: Accra ti 15 Vtitts eni $15 Advance! Available at SchoolKids, Wintry, Low Yo Yo Stuff, Athens Welcome Center, Cint & Athlest.com Proceeds ol wristband sales benefit AthFest, Inc. • a non-profit organization dedicated le mvsii and art: education iTHPeST & present Nomad Artists MGOm mnm 40 Watt Club rlUdlv iUlIttl Doors 9pm • with VJ and DJ Sets by WINSTON PARKER AthFest Wristband Required for Entry! Place your ad today for the 2011-2012 Flagpole Guide to Athens i V • TREE Jfc*/ S 1 ?'***< *. ter- flagpole (to be distributed in early August, 2011) Great for newcomers, visitors and locals! The Guide features: • the only comprehensive restaurant, bar and club listings • hotel and park info • local maps • information about local art, theatre, government, transportation and more Ask how to get 15% off the price of your ad! Contact the Flagpole Advertising Department 706-549-0301 or ads@fiagpole.com 18 FLAGPOLE.COM MAY 25, 2011
