About Flagpole. (Athens, Ga.) 1987-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 2011)
DO SOMETHING; GET INVOLVED! Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board and Art Around Town is every THURSDAY at 12 p.m. Email calendar@flagpole.com. Listings are printed based on available space; more listings are online. ART 37TH JURIED EXHIBITION: CALL FOR ARTISTS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Professionally oriented art competition seeks submissions from Athens area artists working in visual media Submit 1-3 works c! art to the Lyndon House on Jan. 26 between 12 30-8 30 p m or Jan 27 between 10 a m-4 p m $25 (entry lee) 706-613-3623 CALL FOR ARTISTS (Amici Italian Cafe) Seeking art for display at Amici Italian Cafe Send inquiries to ryan myers@amici-cate com CALL FOR DESIGNERS AND MODELS (ATHICA) Seeks models and designers for the “Trashy Fashion Show," a collection ol raw and recycled materials made into wearable art Show is on Apr. 22 Deadline to apply is Feb. 22. trashyfash@athica.org. wwwathica org/callforentries phpmail CALL FOR ENTRIES (Georgia Museum of Art) Seeking responses to the Kress Collection in all media through Feb. 1 No entry fee $500 prize for 24 selected artists, writers, musicians, etc. See www georgia museum org/kressproject for details CALL FOR ENTRIES (ATHICA) “Upcycle. Dream It Out of the Waste Stream' is accepting submissions for an exhibit of fine art made from raw materials through creative re-use. Presenters and performers are also needed Visit www athica. org/callforentries php to submit. Deadline Jan 30 CLASSES ADULT DANCE CLASSES (East Athens Community Center) Classes offered in adult ballet, tap dance. praise dance, hip hop. line dancing, modern dance exercise and weight control Call for information 706-613-3624 ADVANCED COMPUTER CLASSES (Oconee County Library) Taught one-on-one by the library's com puter specialist and tailored to each individual's needs 706-769-3950 watkmsville@athenslibrary org ATHENS VERTICAL POLE DANCE ACADEMY iCanopy Studio) Ongoing pole dance classes for beginners and intermediate students. 706-347-3708, www avpda.com BEGINNING BELLYDANCE (Whole Mind Body. Art) Egyptian-style bel- lydance for people of all ages, sizes and fitness levels Wednesdays, 7 30-8:30 p m $10 706-424-0195. www wholemmdbodyart com BOTANICALLY INSPIRED SILK SCARF CREATIONS (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Tie one on! Learn to dye your own silk scarves Jan 24.6-8 p m $36 706-542-6156 CLASSES AT FULL BLOOM (Full Bloom Center) Offering courses in preparing for birth, hypnobirthing and yoga Check webside for calen dar www fuilbloomparent com CLAY CLASSES (Good Dirt) Weekly "Try Clay’ classes ($20/person) every Friday from 7-9 p.m "Family Try Clay’ classes every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. 706-355-3161, www gooddirt net EARTH SKILLS SERIES: FRICTION FIRE (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Experience ancient Earth living skills. In this session, develop the skill to create fire from materials in the wild Bring a sack lunch. Feb 4,9 a.m.-3 p.m $66 706-542- 6156, www uga edu/botgarden EIGHT SILKEN QIGONG (Red Lotus Institute) Experience moving meditation to improve your health and harmonize your mind, body and spirit Saturdays. 9-10 a m $10 www acupunctureathens com FIGURE DRAWING SESSIONS (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Weekly drop-in sessions for artists wishing to draw the human figure Must be over age 18 Sundays. 2-4pm $10 706-540-2727, fringecollective@live.com GARDEN GEOLOGY (State Botanical Garden) Explore the Georgia Piedmont and Eastern Blueridge rock types found at the garden. Fee includes Rocks of the Piedmont by Dan Williams. Wednesdays. Jan 11-Feb 29 4-6 p m $40 706- 542-6156. www uga edu/botgarden GENTLE HATHA DROP-IN YOGA (St Gregory's Episcopal Church) From certified instructor Mike Healy. Tuesdays. 5 30-7 p m $9 706-543- 0162, www mindfuliving org GLASS FUSING WORKSHOP (Good Dirt) Make a fused and slumped square glass bowl. Call to register Jan 22.2-4 p m. $60 706-355-3161. wwwgooddirt.net GYMNASTICS (Bishop Park) Registering now for the winter and spring gymnastics program. Classes offered for children ages 12 months through adults 706-613-3589. www athensclarkecounty.com/bishop HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES (Athens Community Council on Aging) Senior-friendly Ballroom Dancing. Line Dancing. Yoga. Tai Chi and more' Go online for a complete schedule 706-549- 4850, www accaging.org HOLIDAY CLAY CLASSES (Good Dirt) Be productive and creative this season 1 Complete schedule online 706-355-3161, www gooddirt.net IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY WORKSHOP (Floorspace) Lisa Mende. professional actress and comedian, leads an 8 week class for MOPS MO CAN FIND WONDERFUL PETS WHO DESPERATELY NEED HOMES AT THESE LOCATIONS. THERE ARE ALSO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (Brushing cats, walking dogs, etc.). Dale Nichols' painting exhibit “Transcending Regionalism" is on display at the GMOA through Feb. 27. beginning actors Begins Jan 14 $120 (before Dec 14). $160 www floorspaceathens com ITALIAN LESSONS AND TUTORING (Call for location) Personalized Italian lessons and tutoring for any level of Italian from Jeff Kilpatrick, Italian Instructor at UGA with a Ph D. in Linguistics. 805-448-1657. kilpatrickjeff® hotmail.com LADIES’ NON CONTACT CARDIO BOXING (Lay Park) Build muscle strength, endurance, balance, agil ity and coordination BYOGIoves. Wednesdays through Apr 23, 7-8 p m $10 706-613-3596. www athensclarkecounty com/lay MONOLOGUES AND MORE! (Memorial Park. Quinn Hall) For teens and adults with cognitive dis abilities and their caregivers Call to register Mondays, Jan 9-Feb. 13, 1-2 p m $30-40 706-613-3628, wwwathensclarkecounty.com/act NATIVE PLANT SYMPOSIUM (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A day-long program about gardening with wildflowers, medicinals and other native plants along with related conservation issues. Jan. 18.8:45 am-3 30 p.m. $62 706-542-6156, ckeber@uga.edu PAINTING WITH CHARLES (Lyndon House Arts Center) Bring in your oil or acrylic masterpieces-in-progress to receive easel-side assistance from instructor Charles. Register by calling. Tuesdays, Jan. 10—Feb. 28,3 30-5:30 p.m. 706-613-3623, www.accleisureservices.com/leisure REIKI (Over the Moon Creative Possibilities) Drop in for a 10-minute, non-invasive therapy. Wednesdays, 11 a.m-1 p.m. and Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. $10 706-540-2712 SCRIPT AND SCREENWRITING (Memorial Park) Basic script and scteenwriting, including stage direc tions and set design suggestions. Call for more information. 706-613-3628 TAI CHI (Rocksprings Community Center & Park) For senior adults. Thursdays. 11 am. $3 (ACC residents). $5 (non-ACC residents). wwwathensclarkecounty.com/ rocksprings WATERCOLOR PAINTING INSPIRED BY NATURE (State Botanical Garden) Designed for students with a variety of skill levels, but one should have basic experi ence with this medium. 10 am-3 p.m. $220. www.uga.edu/botgarden WINTER CLASSES (Good Dirt) Now registering lor clay classes, wheel throwing, handbuilding and sculp ture. Classes begin January 14 706-355-3161. www.gooddirt net WINTER/SPRING ART CLASSES (Lyndon House) An array of beginner and advanced classes in a variety of disciplines for all ages Register now for. 706-613-3623, wwwathens clarkecounty com/lyndonhouse YOGA CLASSES (Total Training Gym & Yoga Center) Check website for details. On-going 706-316-9000. www totaltrainingcenter com HELP OUT! BECOME A MENTOR (Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens) Volunteer one hour per week to make a differ ence in the life of a child. Training provided 706-546-5910, www athensbgca com BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER (Various Locations) Bring your Christmas tree to this annual TREE- cycling event' Participants receive a free tree seedling. Check website for participating locations. Jan. 7,9 a.m -1 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3501, wwwkeepathensbeautiful.org DRIVERS FOR VETERANS Volunteers needed to drive veterans to Athens and Augusta hospitals. Background check required. VA furnishes vehicles. Call Roger at 706-202-0587. FOOD DRIVE (Red Cross Donor Center, 3525 Atlanta Hwy) Collecting food for our neighbors and pets in need Donations benefit Project Safe and the Athens Area Humane Society Monday-Wednesday. 1-7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. www redcrossblood.org GIVE-A-GIFT TREE (Oconee County Library) Community members are encouraged to choose an ornament from the tree and donate the cost of the item Through December 706-769-3950 HOLIDAY BLOOD DRIVE (Red Cross Center) Call to schedule an ap pointment. Dec. 21-31.1-800-733- 2767-7. www.redcrossblood.org SOCCER COACHES NEEDED (Southeast Clarke Park) Volunteers needed to coach ages 4-8 for upcoming indoor season. Call for information. 706-613-3589, www athensclarkecounty com/leisure KIDSTUFF 22ND ANNUAL “GIVE WILDLIFE A CHANCE" POSTER CONTEST (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Artwork must portray Georgia non game (not legally hunted, trapped or fished) wildlife and plants. Any student in grades K-5 is eligible to participate Call for more info. Entries due by Mar. 28 706-542- 6156. wwwgeorgiawildlife.com, www uga edu/botgarden. ARTS IN THE AFTERNOON (East Athens Community Center) Afterschool program teaches arts and crafts and allows children to create original artwork Ages 6-15. Mondays and Wednesdays, 330- 5 30 p.m FREE! 706-61-3593 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (Oconee County Library) The Oconee County Library seeks poetry, art, comics, prose, stories or anything else creative for the Young Adult Department's Teen Zine. Ages 11- 17. Submit by Dec. 31. 706-769-3950 FAMILY CREATIVE MOVEMENT (Floorspace) Explore creative move ment, yoga, dance improv and music for parents and children of all ages. Wednesdays, 10a.m $6-12. wwwfloorspaceathens.com IMAGINE THAT! (Lyndon House Arts Center) Kids will participate in drawing activities that encouage cre ativity Ages 7-10. Thursdays, Jan. 12- Feb. 16.4-5 p.m. $41 (ACC residents). $59. 706-613-3623 INDOOR SOCCER (Lay Park) Co-ed recreational league for children 4-7 years old. Call for more information. Parent meeting Jan. 5 at Memorial Park. 706-613-3596 KIDS' CLASSES (East Athens Community Center) Classes offered in ballet, praise dance, tap dancing, accelerated dance, hip-hop, jazz, and kinderdancing. Call for information. 706-613-3624 KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS (Sandy Cree 1, Nature Center) A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. For parents and children. Alternating Wednesdays. 3:30-4:30 p.m. $24. 706-613-3515, www.athensclarke county.com/sandycreeknaturecenter THEATRE CLASSES (Athens Little Playhouse) Beginning and interme diate level drama classes. Activities include learning to improvise, creating a character, stage move ment. simple skits and monologues. Begins Jan. 17. Tuesdays, 5-6 p m. (beginner). Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. (intermediate) $65 (per month) athenslittleplayhouse@gmail.com WINTER EXPLORERS MINI CAMP (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Children ages 4-12 participate in nature activities, crafts, games and hikes. Dec. 28-30,9:30 a m - 12:30 p m. $16. 706-613-3615, wwwathensclarkecounty.com/camps 14 FLAGPOLE.COM • DECEMBER 28. 2011 & JANUARY 4. 2012
