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Newspaper Page TextKJOSTUFF: Nocturnal Starytime^' 3 (Madison County library) Find out who stays up late! 10:30 a.m. FREE! ' 706-795-559? LECTURES AMD LIT: Ososse C Democrats Book Grasp (Piccolo^ Kalian Steak Rouse) A discussion ofT The knttiortal Life of Hmrietti Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. 7 p.m. FREE! patric&priest@yahoo. com TMy3i ART: Cteatag Reception (Walked Coffee & Pub) For artwork by lauren ^ Williamson. 7-9 p.m. FREE! 706- 543-1433 . . V ART Artists’ Reception (Lyndon House Arts Center) For "Float." an exhlbft of honeypots and photogra phy by Creighton Cutts and artwork of various media by members of the Visual Arts Guild. Featuring live jazz from Chip McDaniel 6-8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623 ART: Sam Show (Jittery Joels Coffee Downtown) Reception for an art show with pieces made to honor/ annoy Samantha Paulsen. Art by Joe Havasy, Keith Rein, Noah McCarthy, Lea Purvis, and Luke Fields. 7-9:30 p.m. FREE! EVENTS: Reiki Circle (Healing Arts Centre) A Japanese massage tech nique lor stress reduction, relaxation- and healing. Every Thursday. 7-8 p.m. Donations accepted. 706-338- 6843 GAMES: Trivia with a TWlst (Johnny's New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706- 354-1515 GAMES: Trivia (The Volstead) Every Thursday! 7:30-9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-5300 GAMES: Special Olympics Bowling (Showtime Bowl) For indi- r A viduals with cognitive disabilities • ages 21 & up. Call to register and to obtain a medical form. Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.a $3.75/game. 706-548- ■ 1028 £. : KIDSTUFF: Library Crew Otifststise (Oconee County Library) Volunteer opportunity for ages 9-12 to get acquainted with and help out at the library. Must .. attend one of the orientation ses sions to participate. Library- Crew meets Thursdays in July from 10^0-11:45 am. 11 a.m.FREB 706-769-3950 KH&TUFF: Summer Reading Performance Series: Music and Puppets (Clarke Central High School) Entertainment from focal puppeteer and ventriloquist David Osborne. 10:30 a.m. FREQ 706- 613-3650 SPORTS: Street Hockey (YMCA) Street Hockey (on foot no blades) for all skill levels. Every Tuesday and Thursday. 6:30 p.m FREE! athens- fioorhodrey@gmail.com Friday 1 ART: Opening Reception (Jittery JoeS Coffee) (Five Points) For Elephant Oceans new art show "Reflection,* featuring original, sus tainable art by Justin and Jui Sexton showing the connection between people and the natural world. Live music from Anni Paisely and a spoken word set by Showyn “8uddah* Walton. 7-10 p.m. REE www.facebook.com/elephantocean ART: Opening Reception (OCAF) For the Annual Members’ Exhibition. 6-8p.rn.REIwww.ocaf.com EVENTS: Zumba After Dark (40 Watt Club) Tania Mendoza hosts a white party! 6:30 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com EVENTS: BikeAthens Group Ride (Athens City Hall) Meet at City Hall for BikeAthens’ monthly, casually paced bike ride around town. The ride ends at Little Kings for a soda!. Bo sure to wear your helmet and bring plenty of water. 6 p.m. FRE! - www.biteaihens.com hi ■ . WOSTUFF: Books & Bites (ACC Library) Teens can read for a long time without being interrupted. Bring four books or come in earty to took through library books. Quiet place and snacks provided. Bring a pillow or two! Ages 11-18.5:30-10 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 OUTDOORS: Friday Night Paddies (Sandy Creek Park) Experience nighttime on Lake Chapman. Every other Friday night through sum mer. Participants may bring or rent a canoe or kayak. For ages 12 & up. CaH to pre-register. 9-11 p.m. $5-12/family. 706-613-3631, www. athensdarkecounty.com/sandy- creekpark . - ’ : V PERFORMANCE: Classic City Baud (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A patriotic concert from the oldest continuously functioning community band in Georgia, featur- . ing popular and classical music. 3-4p.rm FREE! wwu.botgardon. uga.edu SaMy2 ART: Pottery Ait Show and Sale (1790 Salem Rd.) Works by J.B. (Jeff Bishoff)and friends. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 678-863-1847 ART: Summur Pottery Sale (572 Nantahala Ave.) Open house lor Carter Gillies. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 706- 546-7235 ART: Wolf Creek Pottery Sale (1500 Tappan Spur Rd.) Pottery by Jorie Berman, Isabell Daniel, Michael DeBerry, Juana Gnecco, Jen Graff, Nancy Green, Kate Tremel and Minsoo Yuh. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 706- 410-5200 ill in i'BillilTil ff'WN i i ' 1 ' 0*} : r $ HI; JS 5?:;:: ' ir A ART: Spring Open Hoese Pottery Set* (1171 Freeman Creek Rd.) Geoff and Lisa Pickett host their anraBieete of dinnerware, garden planters, herbal ski nears products and more. 9 a.m.-5 pin. 706-769- 8100 CUSSES: Creative Writing Workshop (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Carolyn C. Maddox leads a workshop in creating sensory journals focused on experi ences with nature using writing and drawing. Pre-registration required. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $40. www.botgarden. uga,edu CLASSES: PtatFaiitiliss of Georgia (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Course in flower struc ture aid plant identification. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.-$45-50. www. botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Pet Cere Citato (Pet Supplies Pius) The Athens Area Humane Society hosts a monthly pet care clinic where pets can receive low-cost services such as a rabies vaccination, flea treatment, micro chip identification and more. 1-4 pirn, krwwiittienshumanesociety.org EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (Oconee County Courthouse) Fresh produce, meats and other farm prod- . ucts. Every Saturday. 8 a.m-1 p.m. www.oconeecountyobservations. • blogspoLcom EVENTS: Opening Reception (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) For "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.’ a collection of interactive panels, listening kiosks and tailored displays. Lecture jjy Dr. Glenn T. Eskew. 4-6 p.m. FREQ www.mmcc-arts.org EVENTS: Roller Derby Bout (Athens Arena) The Classic City Rollergirts take on Chattanooga. 6 p.m. $10. www.ciassiccityrollergirls. com EVENTS: 2012 Modem Atlanta and Athens Homo Tour (150 Pulaski Heights) Visit two Athens homes exemplifying mid-century modem and contemporary designs. The Atlanta portion of the tour meets June 9-10.10 a.m.-4 p.m. $25-35. modem-atlanta.org EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music at every market. Every Saturday through mid-December. This week Farm to School presents a scavenger hunt with prizes and rec ipe handouts. Cooking demonstra tion by Lisa Siater. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. REE! www.athensfarmersmarketnet KIDSTUFF: Meet 'he Author (ACC Library) local children^ author Linda Lopet Morris reads her new book. No YbilowHorses if You Please, and shares a sneak peek at a few other books shels working on. 3 p.m. FRE! 706-613-3650 Sunday 3 Minsoo Yuh. 9 a.m-5 pm 706- 410-5200 EVENTS: Tlbbutt Fundraiser Festival (The Melting Point) An afternoon of kids’activities, raffles and live music by Reaper Stampers, Debris, the Heap,' w Taste like Good, and Dr. Arvin Scott Dr. Scott and Domingo "Sunny* Ortiz (Widespread Panic) will start the day off with an ail-ages drum clinic. Proceeds benefit Jan ~ Tibbett, a local public school teacher with acute myeloid leukemia. 3-6 p.m. $5-15. www.meltingpoinfa- thens.com GAMES: Trivia (The Capital Room) Every Sunday) Hosted by Evan Deiany. First place wins $50 and second place wins $25.8 p.m. FREE! www.thecapitatroom.com GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Caf6) "Brewer^ Inquisition," trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday. 7 p.m. FREQ 706-354- 6655, www.buffaloscafe.com/athens LECTURES AND UT: Book Reading (Avid Bookshop) Gary Doster will read from his newest book in the Post Card History Series: Athens. 4-5 p.m. FREQ www.avidbooksbop.com - * . ■ ■ ART: Spring Open House Pottery Sale (1171 Freeman Creek Rd.) Geoff and Lisa Pickett host their annual sale of dinnerware, garden planters, herbal skincare products and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 706-769- 8100 ART: Pottery Art Show and Sale (1790 Salem Rd.) Works by J.B. (Jeff Bishoff) and friends. 10 a. n.-5 p.m. 678-863-1847 ART: Summer Pottery Sals (572 Nantahala Ave.) Open house for Carter Gillies. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 706- 546-7235 ART: Wott Creek Pottery Sale (1500 Tappan Spur Rd.) Pottery by Jorie Berman, Isabell Daniel. Michael DeBerry, Juana Gnecco. Jen Graff, Nancy Green, Kate Tremel and Monday 4 EVENTS: ACHF Preservation Awards (The Morton Theatre) The Athens Clarke Heritage Foundation presents the 43rd annual Preservation Awards for the best projects, renovations and volunteers ol the year. 6 p.m. REE! www.ach- fonline.org FILM: Movie on the Lawn: Inception (Oconee County Library) Celebrate the beginning of summer with popcorn, soda and a huge viewing on the lawn of Inception, rated PG-13. Bring a blanket to sit on or borrow one from the library. Ages 11-18.8-10 p.m. FREE! 706- 769-3950 GAMES: Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Every Monday. 8 p.m. RE! 706- 543-8997 GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef O' Brady's) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. RE! 706-850-1916 IODSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Designed to nurture language skills. 10:30 a.m. REE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: ri*ap-in Craft (Oconee County Library) Stop by for a hands-on project for kids and their ' caregivers. All ages. 4-6 p.m. REE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Lost in Space (Oconee County Library) Join astronomy professor Dr. Loris Magnani for a look at our solar system. Ages 7-11. 10:30 a.m. RE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Snuggle in your jammies and listen to bedtime stories. Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613- 3650 LECTURES AND UT: Dr. Durham’s Receipts (Oconee County Library) Local author Debbie Cosgrove presents a collection of Dr. Lindsey Durham^ remedies which she has collected into a book, Dr. Durham’s Receipts: A 19th Century Physician* Use of Medicinal Herbs. 6 p.m. FRE! 706-769-3950 Tuesday 5 ART: Walk ’n* Talk (Athens institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA)) Curators and artists lead an informal tour of the "Upcycle" exhibit that , features art.made from unrecyclable materials. 7-8 p.m. REQ www. athica.org CLA8SES: introduction to Microsoft Word 2907 (ACC Library) An online computer class teaching the basics of word process ing, the parts of a Word window, * files, toolbars, icons and more. 10-11:30 am. FREGwww.clatke. pubiic.lib.ga.us CLASSES: Keyboard and Mouse Basics (Oconee County Library) This tutorial is designed to help peo ple who have never used a computer before. Hands-on class concentrat ing on using the mouse, the key board and a few other basic skills. 3-4 p.m. REQ 706-769-3950 GAMES: Trivia (Fuzzes Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways. Every Tuesday. 9-11 p.m. 706- 353- 0305 GAMES: Trivia with a TWist (Johnny's New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706- 354- 1515 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 p.m. RE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Shane's Rib Shack) (College Station) Every Tuesday! 7 p.m. 706-543-0050 GAMES: Trivia (Chango’s Asian Kitchen) Learn facts, eat noodles. Every Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. REQ 706- 546-0015 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 KIDSTUFF: Little STEM Scientists (Madison County Library) Conduct fun experiments and learn how real-world scientists, engineers and farmers use technology and math. All ages: under 6 accompanied by an adult. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-795- 5597 KIDSTUFF: Gamer Haven (Madison County Library) Learn some tips and tricks from a game programmer. 11 a.m. REE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES AND UT: Special Collections Library Tour (UGA Russell Library) Explore interactive kiosks with access to oral history interviews, historical film, video and sound recordings. Look lor familiar laces from the stated political history • in Art Rosenbaum's mural, "Doors." Every Tuesday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706- 542-8079 PERFORMANCE: OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Voted by Flagpole* readers as Athens’ "favorite com edy night" in 2011 and 2012, this comedy show allows locals to watch quality cou.jdy or perform themselves. Email to perform. First and third Tuesday of every month! 9 p.m. REE! (performers), $5. caleb- synan@yahoo.com, www.flickerthe- atreandbar.com SPORTS: Street Hockey (YMCA) • Street Hockey (on foot, no blades) for all skill levels. Every Tuesday and ' Thursday. 6:30 p.m. FRE! athens- fioorhockey@gmail.com Wednesdays ART: Opening Reception (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) For mixed media works by Lea Purvis. 5-6 p.m. REF! ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia . Museum of Art) Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, in the galleries for an in-depth discus sion of Art Rosenbaum's ‘Hurricane Season." 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgia- museum.com > continued on next page MAY 30,2012 •FLAGPOLE.COM 17

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