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THE CALENDAR!
color, acrylic, and mixed media. 6:00
FREE! celia.brooks@athensclarke-
county.com
COMEDY: Fruit Salad (Moonlight
Theater) Chase Brantley and
Nicholas Hemerling pair up to
create a wild night of silliness about
fruit and much more. See Theater
Notes on p. 13. Oct. 4-5, 7:30 p.m.
$8-14. www.moonlighttheatercom-
pany.com
EVENTS: May and June’s First
Birthday (Sweet Olive Farm)
Celebrate the baby alpacas, May
and June, who were born a year
ago. Expect a fun-filled evening
with music, raffles, a silent auction,
games, farm tours and more. 5-9
p.m. $10 (kids), $25. www.swee-
tolivefarm.org
EVENTS: Rivers Alive! (Sandy
Creek Nature Center) Georgia’s
annual volunteer river cleanup event
that encourages civic involvement
in the preservation of Georgia’s
precious water resources. Bring a
water bottle and gloves, and be sure
to wear long pants and closed toed
shoes. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! www.
accgov.com/riversalive
EVENTS: Handmade Harvest Fall
Fest (Terrapin Beer Co.) Indie South
hosts an outdoor market with live
music, a photo booth, a kid-friendly
cyanotype workshop, and approx
imately 30 makers of vintage and
handmade goods. 1-7 p.m. www.
terrapinbeer.com
EVENTS: Foxfire Mountaineer
Festival (Rabun Co. Civic Center,
Clayton) Celebrate Southern
Appalachian culture with heritage
demonstrations, folk art and craft
vendors, local food specialties,
games, live music and more.
Presented by Foxfire Magazine and
The Foxfire Book series. 10 a.m.—5
p.m. $5. www.foxfire.org
EVENTS: Family Day at Brown
Media Archives (Richard B.
Russell Building Special Collections
Libraries) An afternoon highlighting
the new exhibit “Celebrating Sesame
Street.” Explore the exhibit, enjoy
gallery activities and story time,
make your own puppet, watch old
episodes of “Sesame Street" and see
a live puppet show hosted by local
puppeteer Jason Matherly. 1-4 p.m.
FREE! www.calendar.libs.uga.edu
EVENTS: Connect to Protect
Native Plant Sale (State Botanical
Garden of Georgia) See Thursday
listing for full description. Oct. 3-4
& 10-11,4-6 p.m. Oct. 5 & 12,
9a.m.-12 p.m. www.botgarden.
uga.edu
EVENTS: Athens Pagan Pride Day
(College Square) Celebrate autumn
with vendors, workshops and live
music. Canned goods and non-per
ishable food will be collected for
Project Safe. 5-10 p.m. FREE! ath-
ensgapagans@gmail.com
EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market
(Bishop Park) The market hosts
around 45 vendors, children’s
activities, live music and cooking
demos. All produce is grown locally,
sustainably and by those who are
selling it. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE!
www.athensfarmersmarket.net
EVENTS: UGA Horticulture Club
Fall Plant Sale See Friday listing
for full description. (Riverbend
Greenhouses, 11 Riverbend Rd.)
Oct. 4-5 & 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6
& 13,12-5 p.m. ugahortclub2014@
gmail.com
EVENTS: Women’s Fall Fashion
Warehouse Sale See Friday
listing for full description. (Suska
Warehouse, 151 Ben Burton Cir.,
Bogart) Oct. 4, 5-8 p.m. $15 (pre
view night) & Oct. 5,10 a.m.-5 p.m.
FREE! www.asuskaproduction.com
Saturday, Oct. 5 continued from p. 21
EVENTS: Wuxtry Warehouse Sale
(Commerce Hwy. near J&J) The
record shop will host a massive sale
of LPs and COs. Oct. 5-6, 9 a.m.-2
p.m. 706-369-9428
FILM: One Little Pill(Nugi’s Space)
A screening of One Little Pill, a doc
umentary about The Sinclair Method
(TSM), a treatment for alcohol
addiction that uses pharmacological
extinction to turn habit-forming
behaviors into habit-erasing behav
iors. Oct. 5, 2 p.m. & Oct. 7, 7:30
p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org
KIDSTUFF: Scary Stories to Tell
in the Dark (ACC Library) Listen
to some scary stories by Alvin
Schwartz. For ages 8-11 and their
caregivers. 11 a.m. FREE! www.
athenslibrary.org/athens
PERFORMANCE: Yellow, A Color,
A Light: Experimental Music
(Athens Institute for Contemporary
Art: ATEIICA) Fifteen musicians will
perform a variety of new and experi
mental selections. Field in conjunc
tion with the exhibition “Yellow.” 7
p.m. www.athica.org
THEATER: Steel Magnolias
(Brightstone Theatre) See Friday list
ing for full description. Oct. 4-5, 6
p.m. Oct. 5-6, 2 p.m. $35 (dinner),
$25. www.brightstoneathens.com
THEATER: The Piano Lesson
(Morton Theatre) Set in 1936
Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the
Great Depression, August Wilson’s
Pulitzer Prize winning play follows
the lives of the Charles family and an
heirloom, the family piano decorated
with carvings by an enslaved ances
tor. What to do with the heirloom—
keep it or sell it? See Theater Notes
EVENTS: India’s Nrityagram
Dance Ensemble (Hugh Hodgson
Concert Hall) UGA Presents hosts
India’s Nrityagram Canoe Ensemble.
The award-winning ensemble will
be joined by Sri Lanka’s Chitrasena
Dance Company for a program of
traditional music and dance. 3 p.m.
$10-30. pac.uga.edu
EVENTS: Swadeshi Black Market
& Coop (Max) Swadeshi includes
music, food, vendors, DIY craft
tables and community networking.
The Athens Anti-Discrimination
Movement has hosted a market
place to support and promote black
and brown business owners, women
and entrepreneurs. 1-5 p.m. athen-
santidiscrimination@gmail.com
EVENTS: UGA Horticulture Club
Fall Plant Sale See Friday listing
for full description. (Riverbend
Greenhouses, 11 Riverbend Rd.)
Monday 7
CLASSES: Computer Class (Bogart
Library) Have a question about a
computer or device? Need help
navigating your new phone? Sign
up for a 20-minute timeslot for one-
on-one help. Timeslots are available
between 12-3 p.m. 12 p.m. FREE!
www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
EVENTS: Annual Whole-ln-One
Golf Tournament (Jennings Mill
Country Club) Registration fee
includes 18 holes of golf, green fees,
cart, lunch and prizes. Proceeds
benefit the Family Promise of Athens
(formerly Interfaith Hospitality
Network of Athens). 11 a.m. $125.
www.ihnathens.org
EVENTS: Coffee and Conversation
(Madison County Library,
Danielsville) Enjoy coffee and chat
Rainbow Kitten Surprise plays sold-out shows at the 40 Watt Club on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and the Georgia Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4.
KIDSTUFF: Kids Can Bake
(Madison County Library) Join Ms.
Carley for a sweet storytime and
learn how to make a new treat. Ages
5-10 and their caregivers. 2 p.m.
FREE! athenslibrary.org/madison
KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Bogart
Library) Build Lego creations. 11
a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! www.athensli-
brary.org/bogart
LECTURES & LIT: Our Prince of
Scribes (ACC Library) A panel
discussion will speak on Our Prince
of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat
Conroy, which compiles reflections
of over 60 writers. 2 p.m. FREE!
www.athenslibrary.org/athens
LECTURES & LIT: Fall Book Sale
(ACC Library) See Wednesday list
ing for full description. Oct. 2, 6-8
p.m. Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 4-5,
9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE! ($10 to fill a
bag Saturday). 706-613-3650, www.
athenslibrary.org/athens
OUTDOORS: Nature’s Trading
Post (Sandy Creek Nature Center)
Trade one or two objects you’ve
found in nature for points or other
natural objects in the Sandy Creek
Nature Center collection. 11 a.m.
FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreek-
naturecenter
OUTDOORS: Naturalist’s Walks
(Sandy Creek Nature Center) Join
naturalists on their quest to discover
the beauty of summer. 10-11 a.m.
FREE! accgov.com/sandycreekna-
turecenter
onp. 13. 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. $30. 706-
247-6777, mortontheatre.com
THEATER: The 39 Steps (Athens
Community Theater) See Friday
listing for full description. Oct. 4-5
& Oct. 10-12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & Oct.
13, 2 p.m. $12-15. www.townand-
gownplayers.org
THEATER: She Kills Monsters
(UGA Fine Arts Building) See
Thursday listing for full description.
Oct. 3-5 & 8-11, 8 p.m. & Oct. 13,
2:30 p.m. $12-16. www.ugatheatre.
com/monsters
Sunday 6
ART: Sunday Spotlight Tour
(Georgia Museum of Art) Docents
lead a tour of highlights from the
permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE!
www.georgiamuseum.org
ART: Opening Reception (Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship of Athens)
“Eat Your Vegetables" is an exhibit
celebrating sustainable plant-based
agriculture through the works of
local artists. 3 p.m. FREE! www.
uuathensga.org
EVENTS: Brain Aid Panel
Discussion (Hendershot’s Coffee
Bar) A panel discussion on mental
health will be led by Mayor Kelly
Girtz, Celeste Ngeve, Tim Hinkle,
Patrick Ferguson and Stephen
Ernest Cramer. 5 p.m. www.hender-
shotscoffee.com
Oct. 4-5 & 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6
& 13,12-5 p.m. ugahortclub2014@
gmail.com
EVENTS: Wuxtry Warehouse
Sale See Saturday listing for full
description. Oct. 5-6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
706-369-9428
GAMES: Rockin’ Roll Bingo
(Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Play to
win. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773
GAMES: Trivia (Southern Brewing
Company) General trivia hosted by
Solo Entertainment. House prizes
and discounted tabs. 5-7 p.m. FREE!
www.sobrewco.com
KIDSTUFF: Family Movie and
Craft (Madison County Library,
Danielsville) Enjoy a short (G-rated)
fall movie and fall-themed craft at
this family event. 4 p.m. FREE! www.
athenslibrary.com/madison
PERFORMANCE: Live @ the
Library: Beto Cacao (ACC
Library) Enjoy a performance of
1940s swing by Big Band Athens. 3
p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/
athens
THEATER: The 39 Steps (Athens
Community Theater) See Friday
listing for full description. Oct. 4-5
& Oct. 10-12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & Oct.
13, 2 p.m. $12-15. www.townand-
gownplayers.org
THEATER: Steel Magnolias
(Brightstone Theatre) See Friday list
ing for full description. Oct. 4-5, 6
p.m. Oct. 5-6, 2 p.m. $35 (dinner),
$25. www.brightstoneathens.com
with neighbors. This program is free
and open to all ages and abilities. 10
a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! www.athensli-
brary.org/madison
FILM: One Little Pill (Nugi’s Space)
See Saturday listing for full descrip
tion. Oct. 5, 2 p.m. & Oct. 7, 7:30
p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org
FILM: Showdown at the Equator
(Flicker Theatre & Bar) A Taoist
priest uses chicken blood, black ink
and kung-fu to shepherd a herd of
hopping vampires, a succubus and
other undead entities in the Hong
Kong classic Mr. Vampire. 7 p.m.
FREE! www.facebook.com/show-
downattheequator
GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia
(Highwire Lounge) Test your general
knowledge for prizes. 8-10 p.m.
FREE! www.highwirelounge.com
GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia
(Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a
team together and show off your
extensive music knowledge. Hosted
by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m.
FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuf-
fleclub
GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House)
Terrapin-sponsored trivia hosted by
Shelton Sellers of Classic City Trivia.
Win house cash and Terrapin prizes.
7 p.m. FREE! www.craftathens.com
KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC
Library) Parents can share plays,
songs and simple books with their
babies. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-
3650, www.athenslibrary.org
KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday
(Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays,
wiggles and giggles for ages three
and under. Caregivers will receive
pointers for building literacy and
language skills. 10 a.m. FREE! www.
athenslibrary.org/bogart
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, who will be
on hand to assist players and help
build skill levels. For ages 7-18.
Registration required. 4-5:30 p.m.
FREE! 706-613-3650
KIDSTUFF: Preschool Pals (Bogart
Library) Preschool-aged children
will learn social and language skills
through songs, stories and crafts.
Ages almost 3-almost 5.11:30 a.m.
FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
LECTURES & LIT: Paul Tough:
The Years That Matter Most
(Cine) Avid Bookshop, the Willson
Center for Humanities and Arts,
and the UGA Institute of Higher
Education present author Paul
Tough in celebration of his lastest
book, The Years That Matter Most:
How College Makes or Breaks Us.
Purchase a copy of the book to get
it signed by the author. 6 p.m. FREE!
www.athenscine.com
PERFORMANCE: Gorgeous
George’s Improv League (The
Globe) Local improvisors invent
scenes on the spot and compete
for the coveted screaming chicken.
Every Monday upstairs. 9 p.m.
FREE! www.krakinjokes.com
PERFORMANCE: Sandra Landini
(Athens Academy, Bertelsmann
Presentation Hall) Acclaimed pianist
Sandra Landini will present a con
cert of piano favorites by Chopin,
Listz and Tschaikovsky. 6 p.m. FREE!
www.athensacademy.org
Tuesday 8
ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum
of Art) A tour of highlights from the
permanent collection led by docents.
2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.
org
CLASSES: Ballroom Styling &
Technique (Ballroom Arts Dance
Studio, 2 S. Main St., Watkinsville)
Improve your dancing appearance
by studying proper arm styling,
weight movement, expression and
much more. 7 p.m. $15. www.ball-
room-arts.com
CLASSES: Latin Rhythm Styling
& Technique (Ballroom Arts Dance
Studio, 2 S. Main St., Watkinsville)
Improve your dancing appearance by
studying proper arm styling, weight
movement, expression and more.
This course will focus on Latin
walks, leg action and contra body
movements. 7:45 p.m. $15. www.
ballroom-arts.com
EVENTS: 2nd Tuesday Tasting
(Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market)
This month’s theme is “Bountiful
Harvest." Reservations required.
6 p.m. $20. 706-354-7901, www.
heirloomathens.com
EVENTS: Downtown Culinary
Showcase (Athens City Hall)
Discover a variety of vendors selling
everything from sweets, jewelry,
Jamaican food, flavored vinegar,
loose leaf teas, vegan cupcakes and
more. A portion of proceeds help
support the Culinary Kitchen of
Athens, a shared commercial kitchen
to help small local businesses. Every
Tuesday. 4-7 p.m. www.culinaryki-
tchenofathens.com
EVENTS: Community Health Night
(Hilsman Middle School) Local
health resources, flu shots, blood
sugar checks, vision screenings,
dental screenings and more will be
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