About Flagpole. (Athens, Ga.) 1987-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 28, 2011)
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK 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. KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday for Teens (ACC Library) Up Next Zombies vs. Unicorns' Who will win the epic battle 9 Show support with either a zombie or unicorn pendant Ages 11-18 4pm FREE' 706- Shona on the Lawn.” a self-guided garden tour featuring contemporary Zimbabwean sculptors, is on exhibit at Ashford Manor Friday. Sept. 30 through Oct. 31. Tuesday 27 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 ciatted goods and freshly baked breads 4-7 p.m FREE 1 www athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Bad Movie Night (Cine Barcafei Indonesians shamelessly rip-off The Terminator trading cy borgs and time travel for mysticism and bad overdubbing in Lady Terminator 8-10 p.m FREE' www facebook com/badmoviemght ART: Introduction to Knitting (Community) Make a pair of finger less gloves 6 30-8 30 p m $10 706-316-2067. www facebook.com/ CommumtyAthens THEATRE: The 39 Steps (Cellar Theatre) Based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film, four actors portray 39 characters in a shot-for-shot remake of the classic mystery thriller. 8 p m $12 (students). $15 706-542- 4400 www drama uga edu/events/ boxoffice OUTDOORS: Golden Sneakers (Lay Park) Fitness program for senior adults to walk and talk their way around the park Tuesdays, 9 30 a m $3 706-613-3596. wwwathen- sclarkecounty com/lay KIDSTUFF: Exploring Craft (Treehouse Kid and Craft) For children 2-5 Material exploration and a craft Tuesdays. 4-5 p m $10 706-850-8226. www treehouseki- dandcraftcom KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years Tuesdays & Wednesdays. 9 30 & 10 30 a m FREE' 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: “Let s Talk About It!: Big Love” (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 213) Discuss monogamy, polygamy and polyamory. 6 30—8 p m FREE' jmiracle@uga edu GAMES: Flicker Poker Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Last Tuesday of every month! 8:30 p.m. www, myspace com/flickerbar 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 GAMES: Trivia (Shane's Rib Shack) Every Tuesday! 7 p m. 706-543- 0050. College Station location. Wednesday 28 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: Community Snapshot (No Location Specified) Each month, a local baby boomer shares his or her story via live webcast as a part of a new grant program called The Boomers Reflecting, Learning. Sharing This month antique car enthusiast George Bugg talks about his collection 4pm FREE'706- 613-3650 ext 343, wwwboomersi- nathens.org EVENTS: Film Screening: The Real Dirt on Farmer John (UGA Tate Center) A documentary about a midwestern farmer and rural America A panel discussion includ- ng members of UGArden will follow 7 p m FREE' 7C6-542-2471 ART: Opening Reception (Circle Gallery. UGA College of Environmental Design) For Learning from the Land" works by Edward Daugherty 4 30-6 p m FREE' www.ced.uga.edu ART: Tour at Two: American Letterpress (GMOA) Join Todd Rivers, chief preparator. in the lobby for a tour of "American Letterpress The Art of Hatch Show Print.'’ 2-3 p m FREE' 706-542-4662, www georgiamuseum.org ART: UGA Ceramic Students Pottery Sale (UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries) Seasonal pottery sale including handbuilt sculptures, cups, teapots, plates, jewelry and bowls 9 a m -5 p m www art uga edu PERFORMANCE: Bulldog Brass Society (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) A recital by UGAs premier graduate brass quintet 8 p.m FREE 1 www music uga edu THEATRE: The 39 Steps (Cellar Theatre) Based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film, four actors portray 39 characters in a shot-for-shot remake of the classic mystery thriller 8 p m $12 (students), $15.706-542- 4400. www drama uga edu/events/ boxoffice KIDSTUFF: DIY Craft (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Detailed projects for ages 6-10, like sewing, printing, book binding, jewelry-making and more Wednesdays. 4 p.m. $10.706-850- 8226, www treehousekidandcraft tumblrcom KIDSTUFF: Reader's Theater (Oconee County Library) Teens are invited to read through a script and use props to make the s'.ory come to life. Afterwards, make a craft based on the play. 6-8 p.m. FREE! 706- 769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Shadow Visits (Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School) Potential students are invited to scope out the school. 706- 433-0223. www.mdchs.org KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: APERO Africana Brown Bag Lecture (UGA Memorial Hall) "The New Plantation Black Athletes and Intercollegiate Athletics, presented by Billy Hawkins 1215 pm FREE' tsgilesOuga edu LECTURES & LIT.: Oconee Democrats Book Group (Buffalos Southwest Cafe) Discussing Big Box Swndte The True Cost of Mega- Retailers and the Fight tor America 's Independent Businesses 7pm FREE' patricia priest@yahoo.com GAMES: Dart League Tournament (Alibi) Meet up with other sharp shooters 8pm FREE' 706-549- 1010 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef 0 Bradys) Every Wednesday Win house cash and prizes' 8 30 p.m. FREE' 706-850-1916 GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (Buffalos Soufhwest Cafe) 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 (Blind Pig Tavern, Broad St) Think you know it all? Wednesdays. 8 30 p m 706-548- 3442 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday 9pm FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Willy's Mexicana Grill) Test your trivia knowledge for prizes every Wednesday 1 8 p m. FREE! 706-548-1920 Thursday 29 EVENTS: Community Volunteer Fair (Lay Park) Representatives from more than 30 local agencies will be in attendance to provide in formation about volunteer opportu nities. 3-6 p.m. FREE 1 leslie boby® athensclarkecounty.com EVENTS: An Evening in the Garden (The Trial Gardens at UGA) An evening of wine and hors d'oeuvres. live music performed by the Dial Indicators, guided tours by Dr. Allan Armitage and a book sale and signing. 5:30—7:30 p.m. $5. wwwugatrial.hort.uga.edu EVENTS: Manhattan Short Film Festival (Cin6 Barcat6) Ten finalist films from around the world will be screened during a ’cinematic Olympiad." 7:30 p.m wwwathens- cine.com ART: Opening Reception (Hotel Indigo) For "Dawgs and Dogs. The Works of Wingate Downs and Mary Engel.’ 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE! www indigoathens com THEATRE: The 39 Steps iCellar Theatre) Based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film, four actors portray 39 characters in a shot-for-shot remake of the classic mystery thriller. 8 p m. $12 (students). $15 706-542- 4400. www drama uga edu/events/ boxoffice OUTDOORS: Circle of Hikers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Exercise your mind and body every Thursday morning with nature hikes and readings from nature-inspired stories and poems. 8 30 a m FREE! 706-542-6156, www.uga edu/ botgarden KIDSTUFF: Parent/Child Workshops (ACC Library) For children ages 1-3 and their care givers. Featuring toys, music, art activities and a different community resource guest each week. For first time participants only. In-person pre-registration required. Thursdays through Oct. 6.10-11 a m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Readers in grades K-5 are invited to bring their favorite book and read aloud to a certified therapy dog. A trainer is always present. First come, first served. 3:30-4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769- 3950 LECTURES & LIT.: African Studies Institute Lecture (UGA Memorial Hall) “Yoruba Omoluwabi and the Concept of Ideal Personality,' presented by Ademola Dasylva. a professor of African literature at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria. Africa. 4-6 p.m. FREE! www uga edu/afrstu GAMES: Beer Pong (Alibi) The classic tournament-style game. Get your pong on! 9 p.m. FREE! 706- 549-1010 Friday 30 EVENTS: Eat Out for the Animals (Big City Bread Cafe) A percentage night to benefit the Athens Humane Society. 5:30-9 30 p m. 706-353- 0029. www athenshumanesociety org EVENTS: Tin Roof Music Festival (Little Kings Shuttle Club) An evening of live music from Yo Soybean, Sam Sniper, Machismo, Mr. Falcon and Save Grand Canyon, as well as door prizes including gill certificates to local restaurants and concert tickets See Calendar Pick on p. 26.8 p.m. $5. 706-369-3144 ART: Opening Reception (ATHICA) A special exhibit of the ATHICA Mystery Triennial’s People's Choice and Board Choice winners: Rebecca Brantley. Jorie Berman. Will Eskridge, Cindy Jerrell. Missy Kulik and Darcy Reenis. 7-9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org ART: Opening Reception (Artini's Art Lounge) For a Project Safe exhi bition of work done by domestic vio lence survivors, surviving families. Project Safe employees and other supporters. 6-8 p.m. FREE! www. project-safe.org ART: Opening Reception (Ashford Manor) For “Shona on the Lawn,* a self-guided garden tour featuring contemporary Zimbabwean sculp tors. 6-8 p.m. FREE! 706-/69-2633 PERFORMANCE: Athens Cabaret Showgirls (Go Bar) A unique drag show featuring performances by local drag artists. 10 p.m. 706- 546-5609 PERFORMANCE: Sharfcwing Comedy Show (Cine Barcafe) Featuring Harry Potter parodies. Midnight. FREE 1 www sharkwingth- eatrecom THEATRE: The 39 Steps (Cellar Theatre) Based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film, four actors portray 39 characters in a shot-for-shot remake of the classic mystery thriller. 8 p.m $12 (students), $15 706-542- 4400. www.dramauga.edu/events/ boxoffice KIDSTUFF: Watkinsville Ghost Tours (Eagle Tavern) Kid-kiendly tours guided by host Melissa Piche, who fill share ghoulish tales from the past and present. 7 p.m. Through Nov. 5. v ’-12. www northgeorgia- tours.net MEETINGS: Meet the Doulas (Full Bloom Center) A gathering of local doulas and pregnant women and their families. Open to all women seeking emotional and physical sup port during labor and/or postpartum. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE! RSVP: 706- 353-3373. fullbloomparent@gmail. com. wwwfullbloomparent.com Saturday 1 EVENTS: 6th Annual Union Junction Jamboree (Downtown Union Point) View classic tractors and model trains, visit the Union Point Museum and listen to live music. In observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, period- dressed reenactors of the Wayside Ladies will tell stories in the Wisteria Cemetery. Pony rides, a petting zoo and fun zone will be available for the kids. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE! www. unionjunctionjamboree.org EVENTS: 7th Annual Chili Cook off & Fall Feat (Madison Town Park) Chili teams compete in two categories, with sampling begin- 22 FLAGPOLE.COM • SEPTEMBER 28,2011
