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Newspaper Page TextGAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grind- houseburgers.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Both Locations) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) An interactive pro gram for ages 2-5. 9:30-10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library Danielsville) Includes sto ries, finger-puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Watch some anime and manga, listen to J-Pop music, eat Japanese snacks and share fan art. Ages 11-18. 6-8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Juggling Show (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Aaron Antonich will perform a variety of daring juggling feats. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athensli- brary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Mr. Richard: Stories and Songs (Oconee County Library) Veteran teacher Richard Gnann sings songs and tells stories. Ages 0-10.10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Seat in the Shade (The Globe) The summer poetry reading series presents Ed Pavlic. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/globe.athens MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) Meet local entrepre neurs, tech talent and other tel low Athenians who are making cool stuff at this weekly Four Athens network ing happy hour. 6 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com/happy-hour MEETINGS: Lunch and Learn (Four Athens) Mike Moffitt from MSM CPA outlines how to navigate the waters of entrepreneurship with lessons learned from the hit TV show “Shark Tank.” Lunch is provided. RSVP 12 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com Thursday 11 ART: Picture Show (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Bring your best Athens-related photos and videos from the 1970s—1985 to share. Just enough will be screened to give you a taste of Art Rocks Athens 2015, which will kick off between Aug. 27-30. See Art Notes on p. 13. 9-11 p.m. FREE! www.artrocksathens.com CLASSES: Marketing Bootcamp (Chamber of Commerce) Beginners and experienced marketers can engage in an interactive discussion about inbound marketing strategy. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $99. www. startstrategic.com EVENTS: Rabbit Box: “Fatherland” (The Foundry) Local storytellers share stories about their fathers. This month’s storytellers include Naji Lyon, Paul QUick, Church Elome, Mary Miller, Matthew Epperson, Mark Evans and Mel Cochran. With emcee Christopher Becerra. 7 p.m. $7. www.rabbitbox. org EVENTS: The Repurposing Project Fashion Show (Cine Barcafe) Vintage vendor Olives & Wax presents a runway competition in which each contestant was given a bag of recycled clothing and two weeks to create a new wearable item. A portion of proceeds benefits the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank and Community Connection. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. 6-9 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com EVENTS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden while enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. 8 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu FILM: The First Lady of Peace: Jeannette Rankin (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Room 285) This 1970 documentary focuses on Jeannette Rankin’s accomplishments as the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. 12 p.m. FREE! russlib@uga.edu FILM: Movie Night: The Grapes ol Wrath (ACC Library) Watch John Ford’s Oscar-winning film based on John Steinbeck’s novel. A short dis cussion will follow. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens GAMES: Trivia (El Azteca) Win prizes with host Garrett Lennox. Every Thursday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706- 549-2639 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8511 KIDSTUFF: Super T-shirt Creations (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Bring a T-shirt or two and transform them into no- sew capes, bags and more. Ages 10 & up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athen- slibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Drumming for Success (ACC Library) Join Athens’ own multi-award winning percussion artist and youth program developer, Dr. Arvin Scott, as he teaches children about the art of drumming and rhythm. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www.athensli- brary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Seat in the Shade (The Globe) The summer poetry reading series presents Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor and Poetry for Educators. 7 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/globe.athens MEETINGS: CASA Volunteer Orientation (Children First) CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) speak up for abused and neglected children in the community. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-1922, www.athenso- coneecasa.org THEATER: Man ol La Mancha (Town and Gown Players) This five time Tony Award-winning musical follows the story of Don Quixote, as told by Miguel de Cervantes to his fellow prisoners while he awaits a Spanish Inquisition trial. June 11-13, 8 p.m. June 14, 2 p.m. $15-18. www.townandgownplay- ers.org Friday 12 CLASSES: Knit 1 Class (Revival Yarns) Get acquainted with the tools and craft of knitting. RSVP. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.revivalyarnsathens. com CLASSES: QuickBooks Step- by-Step (UGA Small Business Development Center) This course is designed to give small busi ness owners an overview of using QuickBooks for their business needs. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $199. www.georgiasbdc.org EVENTS: Hot Corner Festival (Downtown Athens) The annual celebration of local African American culture returns with a lineup of gospel, R&B, jazz, hip hop and other performers. Kids activities, a car and bike show, health fair and plenty of soul food, too. June 12, 6-10 p.m. June 13,12-10 p.m. 706-338-8042 GAMES: Friday Night Magic (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Make a Music Video (ACC Library) Make music videos with Athens hip-hop art ist BlackNerdNinja. Ages 11-18. Registration required. 6-8 p.m. FREE! plewis@athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: New Town Revue (Avid Bookshop) This installment will feature music by Don Chambers and readings from Joni Tevis and Kristen Gleason. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Healing Circle & Meditation (Body, Mind & Spirit) Experience different modalities and forms of meditation. Every Friday. 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 706- 351-6024 MEETINGS: Information Session (Telenet, 1030 Mitchell Bridge Rd.) Business majors are invited to learn about job opportunities as this career info session. 6 p.m. FREE! www.telenetmarketing.com THEATER: Man ol La Mancha (Town and Gown Players) See Thursday listing for full description June 11-13, 8 p.m. June 14, 2 p.m. $15-18. www.townandgownplay- ers.org Saturday 13 ART: Opening Reception (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) Nick Madden presents “I’ll Die High,” an installation in The Box@ATHICA, a new exhibi tion space at the gallery. See Art Notes on p. 13. 6-8 p.m. Donations accepted, www.athica.org ART: Opening Reception (Steffen Thomas Museum of Art) “One to Three: Photographs by Greg Strelecki, Angelina Bellebuono & Nicole Akstein” features work by three photographers closely allied to the museum. 3-5 p.m. FREE! www. steffenthomas.org ART: Art Reception (Sweet Spot Studio Gallery) This reception is the last opportunity to view “Loose Teeth," an eerie installation com posed of ceramic works by Nikita Raper. An exhibit of new works by Jason Whitley opens. 6-9 p.m. FREE! 706-247-0421 ART: Carter & Friends Pottery Market (572 Nantahala Ave.) Local potter Carter Gillies is joined by Geoff Pickett, Jeff Bishoff and Kyle Jones for a group sale. June 13-14, 10 a.m-4 p.m. 706-546-7235, cartergillies@hotmail.com, www. cartergilliespottery.wordpress.com CLASSES: Introduction to Coyote (Orange Twin Conservation Community) Experience coyote mentoring. Come get immersed in nature and set loose your wild and amazing self. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $45. www.wildintelligence.org CLASSES: Crochet 1 Class (Revival Yarns) Get acquainted with the tools and craft of crochet. The class is free with the purchase of materials. RSVP. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-850- 1354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: Socks That Fit Class (Session 1) (Revival Yarns) Take an advanced class and learn how to knit socks that will actually fit! RSVP. 2 p.m. $30. 706-850-1354, www. revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: Podcasting for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn how to record and edit basic sound files which you can then distribute online to friends, clients or fellow hobbyists. This class uses the freeware sound-editing program Audacity. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org EVENTS: Hot Corner Festival (Downtown Athens) See Friday listing for full description June 12, 6-10 p.m. June 13,12-10 p.m. FREE! 706-338-8042 EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (Oconee County Courthouse, Watkinsville) Locally grown produce, meats, grains, flowers, soaps, bird- houses, gourds and more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.org EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park) Bring what you can; take what you need. No bartering, trading or paying. Second Saturday of every month. 12-2 p.m. FREE! reallyreallyfreemar- ketathens@gmail.com EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Featuring fresh produce, honey, crafts, soaps, baked goods, cooking demos, children’s activi ties and live music. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. www.athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Journey Through The Stars: Bring on the Solstice (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Participants can explore different aspects of astronomy in this plan etarium program. 10 a.m. $7-10 per family. 706-613-3615, www. athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreek- naturecenter EVENTS: Flag Burning Ceremony (VFW) Dispose of flags in a flag burning ceremony for Flag Day. Enjoy live music and food, and meet guest speakers, city officials, boy scouts and firemen. A new flag drop box was painted by Bekah Kanipe of North Oconee High School. 10 a.m. FREE! www.vfwathens.com EVENTS: Agro Cycle Tour (Multiple Locations) Spend the day exploring organic and certified naturally grown farms in Monroe, GA. Admission includes tastes, tours and a post ride, farm-sourced meal. Chose between a 21-mile or 38-mile route. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $28-42. www.georgia- foodtours.com/farm EVENTS: Community Farm Day (Williams Urban Farm) Learn some thing new and feel the sunshine by helping out at your local Urban Farm. 10a.m.-1 p.m. FREE! sara@ athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music by Kara Claudy (8 a.m.) and Keiko, Nancy & Lavon (10 a.m.). 8a.m.-12p.m. FREE! www.athens- farmersmarket.org GAMES: Shadowfist Tournament (Tyche’s Games) Multiplayer format. Promotional cards will be given to all players. A workshop on how to play the Shadowfist Dynamic Card Game will be held at 4 p.m. 12 p.m. $1. www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Star Wars Saturday (Oconee County Library) Meet members of the GA 501st Legion and bring your camera for a photo. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE! www.athensli- brary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Super Duper Story Time (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Miss Rachel will read books and sing songs to kids. For ages 7 & under. 11:30 a.m. FREE! avid.athens. rachel@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Special Story Time (Avid Bookshop) Children’s author Alice Mohorwill be present to sign copies of Special Days, a collection of poems written from the perspec tive of a child. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com KIDSTUFF: Critter Tales (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Families are invited to listen to a story about nature. Staff will then bring it to life by visiting a critter or going outdoors for an activity. 2:30-3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet Terra Elan McVoy in celebration of her first middle grade novel, Drive Me Crazy. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ stronggirlsathens OUTDOORS: Summer Tree Identification (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Participants will learn to identify some of the most common species of trees by their leaves, bark, branching patterns and tree form. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 706- 542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden PERFORMANCE: Circus Show (Lumpkin Street Station) Members of the Cut Throat Freak Show and Thunder Snow Cone team up with band A Brilliant Lie to present side show stunts, juggling, burlesque, comedy, games and more. 10 p.m. $7. mikeymangorilla@gmail.com PERFORMANCE: Entre Flamenco Company (Madison Morgan Cultural Center) Founded by Antonio Granjero in 1998 in Madrid, Spain, the company has traveled through out the U.S. and Central America performing authentic flamenco music. A Spanish wine tasting will be held prior to the event on the center’s front lawn. 7 p.m. (wine tast ing), 8 p.m. (concert). $5 (students), $30. www.mmcc-arts.org PERFORMANCE: A Taste of Flamenco Family Concert (Madison Morgan Cultural Center) The Entre Flamenco Company shares the history and evolution of flamenco culture. An ice cream social will be held on the front lawn following the performance. Kids can decorate their bikes and compete for prizes in a bike parade. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org THEATER: Man ol La Mancha (Town and Gown Players) See Thursday listing for full description June 11-13, 8 p.m. June 14, 2 p.m. $15-18. www.townandgownplay- ers.org Sunday 14 ART: Spotlight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) See highlights from the museum’s permanent collection on a tour led by docents. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Carter & Friends Pottery Market (572 Nantahala Ave.) See Saturday listing for full description June 13-14,10 a.m.-4 p.m. 706- 546-7235, cartergillies@hotmail. com, www.cartergilliespottery. wordpress.com EVENTS: Sunday Center Market (The Classic Center) Find artists, farmers, crafters, food trucks, live music, kid’s activities and more in the Classic Center’s new 440 Foundry Pavillion. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com EVENTS: The Poppy Lady (ACC Library) The Athens Historical Society presents a program about Moina Michael's campaign with readings by Tom Michael, Allen Rowell and Gay McCommons. 3 p.m. patmcalex@gmail.com EVENTS: Climate Mobilization Day (College Square, in front of Ben & Jerry’s) Learn about The Climate Change Coalition and The Climate Mobilization. 12-5 p.m. FREE! www. theclimatemobilization.org EVENTS: UOWN’s Oconee Rivers Water Trails Fundraiser (Big Dog’s on the River) The Upper Oconee Watershed Network raises funds to promote and maintain Athens-Clarke county’s first public water trail along the North and Middle Oconee Rivers. Enjoy food, live music, a silent auction and kayaking. 10:30a.m.-7:30 p.m. $10-20. www.uown.org GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Every Sunday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com GAMES: Trivia (Brixx Wood Fired Pizza) Test your skills. Every Sunday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-1660 GAMES: Netrunner Open Play (Tyche’s Games) New players wel come to this fantasy card game open play. 12:30-4:30 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com GAMES: Brewer’s Inquisition (Buffalo’s Cafe) Every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. (sign-in), 7 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 485 Baldwin St.) Hosted by Dirty South. 6 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com KIDSTUFF: Kids’ Workshop (ATHICA) Artist and educator Hope Hilton leads children through a workshop called “Topophilia + Creative Cartography." See Art Notes on p. 13. 2:30-4:30 p.m. www. athica.org KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, non- judgmental environment that helps kids develop their reading skills and builds confidence. June 14, 3 p.m. June 16, 2 p.m. FREE! 706- 769-3950 THEATER: Man ol La Mancha (Town and Gown Players) See Thursday listing for full description June 11-13, 8 p.m. June 14, 2 p.m. $15-18. www.townandgownplay- ers.org Monday 15 EVENTS: Pop-up Dinner (The Old Pal) Small plates from Jason Zygmont of 5&10 and Joel Penn of Heirloom Cafe will be offered alongside The Old Pal’s new summer drinks. 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/ theoldpalathensga GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your music knowledge! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: Spelling Bee (Highwire Lounge) Test your spelling and win prizes. No bees on site. 8-10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef 0' Brady’s) Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players. Forages 7-18. Registration required. 4-5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 329 KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (ACC Library) Children ages 1-3 and their caregivers can come play. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: Dirty Dulcimers (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn to play and read music with other dulcimer players. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison Tuesday 16 CLASSES: Tax-Free Investing (ACC Library) Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jess Jensen-Ryan explains tax-free investing as a way to reduce tax burdens. Lunch will be provdided. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-583-8834 CLASSES: The Law of Attraction and Manifestation (Body Mind & Spirit) This class teaches techniques for utilizing the power of your mind to create wonders in all areas of your life. 6 p.m. $5. 706-351-6024 ^ continued on next page JUNE 10, 2015 • FLAGPOLE.COM 15

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