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originally published February 21, 2007

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PERFORMANCE

The Moscow Festival Ballet presents Don Quixote. UGA Fine Arts Theatre on Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m.






"ANOUANZE" AFRICAN DANCE

In conjunction with Black History Month, Sambo Diallo, formerly of the National Ballet of Cote-D'Ivoire, and multicultural performance group Attoungblan will perform. The event includes an authentic mask dancer, expert acrobatic stilt-walker, Ayoluwa Dance Company, dancers and drummers. Canopy Studio, 160 Tracy St., on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $5–$10, under 6 FREE! www.sonicbids.com/sambodiallo, dsamfly@aol.com.


ATHICA & CANOPY EVENT

ATHICA and Canopy Studio present "Sunday Night Service," an evening of experimental films by Jonathan Railey and improvised orchestral music composed by Matthew Welch and Jeremiah Cymerman. In conjunction with ATHICA's "Transience: The Paradox of Being" exhibit. Canopy Studio, 160 Tracy St., on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. ATHICA's gallery opens at 1 p.m. for viewing. Suggested donation: $6–9. www.athica.org.


BLUE DOOR MUSIC

Music at the Blue Door Sanctuary features Aaron Strand, Lorraine Thompson, Rachel Sterrenberg and Clair Coenen. Folk to psychedelic blues. Corner of Barnett Shoals and 2nd Street in Watkinsville on Friday, Feb. 23 at 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-338-5319.


CORE DANCE COMPANY

UGA's CORE Concert Dance Company's Spring Collection 2007 features dance, music, film and aerial arts. Includes the premiere of "Mystic Portal," a six-part aerial arts piece depicting a "magical journey through space and time." UGA New Dance Theatre, Feb. 28–Mar. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $12, $8 UGA students. 706-542-8074.


DIVA EXPERIENCE & "IDOL EXPERIENCE"

IDOL Experience Talent Show at 10 p.m. Signup is 9–9:45 p.m. Then, see the divas' drag show at 11:30 p.m. hosted and emceed by Sasha. Featuring Lacie, Augusta Grey, Sasha Chambers (Miss Gay NC 2006), that night's IDOL winner and special guests. Tasty World Upstairs on Feb. 24, Mar. 10 & 24. Admission: $5.


EAST ATHENS EDUCATIONAL DANCE CENTER

The East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual dance production, "Keeping the Spirit Alive: Celebrating 20 Years of Dance." More than 66 students will showcase ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap and modern dance. Morton Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $10–$12. 706-613-3624.


ENSEMBLE CORUND

A special performance by the Swiss vocal group Ensemble Corund. Program is Bach’s “Lutheran Mass” and motets. UGA Hodgson Hall on Saturday, Mar. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $23-$28, half-price for UGA students. FREE! lecture at 7:15 p.m. 706-542-4400.


MARVIN HAMLISCH

The award-winning composer and pianist will perform some of his most popular works, including songs from A Chorus Line. Classic Center Theater on Saturday, Mar. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10–$65. 706-357-4444.


THE MINISTRY OF THREE

Inspirational music from this group led by Caspar McCloud. Borders on Sunday, Mar. 4 at 5 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8647.


MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET

The Moscow Festival Ballet presents Don Quixote, based on the book by Miquel de Cervantes with the original choreography by Marius Petipa, circa the ballet's debut in 1869. UGA Fine Arts Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $29–$34, half-price for UGA students. 706-542-4400. FREE! preconcert lecture at 6:45 p.m.


OLD HARP SINGING

The 35th annual Old Harp Singing event takes place at the State Botanical Garden on Sunday, Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Contributions to the common table welcome. FREE! Morning singing will be from The Social Harp, published in 1855. Afternoon singing will be from The Sacred Harp, compiled in 1844. 706-542-6156.


TRIBUTE TO HALL JOHNSON

Concert tribute to African-American composer and conductor Hall Johnson, featuring Rev. Maurice Wright, III. First AME Church on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1454.


UGA SYMPHONIC BAND

Concert at UGA Hodgson Hall on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. FREE! 706-542-3737.






THEATRE




FOREST THEATER OF PURE FORM

The Forest Theater of Pure Form presents a semi-interactive theatre experience. No clapping allowed - bring musical instruments instead. Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution, 675 Pulaski St., Ste. 1400, Saturdays in February at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 if you come equipped with headgear (as in fur hats) and an instrument to play. See http://rubbersoulyoga.com/theater.html for more info.


HAMLETMACHINE

University Theatre presents Heiner Müller's deconstruction of Shakespeare's Hamlet, titled Hamletmachine. This adaptation/ translation is produced in conjunction with the Interactive Performance Lab, so expect a unique interactive multi-media presentation. See Box. UGA Cellar Theatre, Feb. 22–24, 28, Mar. 1–3. Tickets: $8–$10. 706-542-2838.


HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

The Town and Gown Players, in conjunction with The Boybutante AIDS Foundation, presents a homegrown version of John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's genre/ gender-bending, heartrending musical to benefit AIDS Athens. Athens Community Theater on Friday, Mar. 2 and Saturday, Mar. 3 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 4 at 6 p.m. Tickets $10. 706-208-TOWN.


THE HOUSE OF YES

The UGA Thalian-Blackfriars present Wendy MacLeod’s The House of Yes, which examines the endemic black hilarity and tense drama of one Virginia family on a fateful Thanksgiving. UGA Cellar Theatre on Mar. 6–10 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $5 at the door. See www.drama.uga.edu for more.


LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN

Town and Gown Players' present their production of Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere’s Fan. Athens Community Theatre on Feb. 22–24 at 8 p.m., Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $5–$15. 706-208-TOWN, www.townandgownplayers.org.


PETER PAN

Clarke Central High School Players present James M. Barrie's Peter Pan. Join in the adventures of Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys. CCHS Mell Auditorium on Feb. 22–24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students. 706-549-6308.


STEPHANIE ASTALOS-JONES

Local actress Stephanie Astalos-Jones presents the one-woman show "Disgruntled Fumes," her 10-character salute to the poetry slam. Saving Grace Café, Comer, on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Special tapas/ beverage menu during the show. Cover: $5. 706-797-3787.






EVENTS




29TH ANNUAL HUMAN RACE 5K

The Catholic Center's annual race benefiting Camp Summer Spree, Catholic Center Music & Arts Camp and Camp Saint Francis. Mar. 3 at 9 a.m. Registration: $15–$18. 706-627-8101.


ATHENS MONTESSORI SCHOOL ANNUAL AUCTION

Celebrating the 100th year of Montessori eduction, the school hosts "Bella Sera," an evening of Italian food, silent and live auctions, strolling violinists and a Broadway-style floor show. St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church on Saturday, Mar. 3. Tickets: $25. 770-725-1391, 770-207-4942.


COFFEEHOUSE

An evening of coffee, snacks and Christian music from composer/ singer Nathan Long. St. James United Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. FREE! and open to the public. 706-548-1680 or www.sjumc.org. Reserve childcare for Preschool–K age kids by calling 706-769-3592.


FESTIVAL FOR LIFE

A benefit for AIDS Athens, the annual Festival for Life is a series of private dinner parties followed by a gourmet dessert reception at the Lyndon House Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets for dessert reception only: $20, FREE! for dinner party guests. 706-542-2437.


MEHER BABA BIRTHDAY

A birthday celebration in honor of Indian spiritual master Meher Baba. Dinner and a talk by Charles Haynes, who met Baba as a child. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. FREE! Bob, 706-769-6454.


NOODLE-EATING CONTEST

Celebrate the Year of the Pig with a noodle-slurping contest at Doc Chey's on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Preregistration required, www.doccheys.com/newyear.






LITERARY EVENTS




COOKBOOK SIGNING

Booksigning for new cookbook Twelve Seasons Under the Florida Sun by Chef Doug Janousek, illustrated by Anne Jenkins. Point of Art Gallery, Union Point, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 706-486-6808.


DAVID FERRY

Award-winning poet and translator David Ferry will read from his works. UGA Chapel on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. FREE! sspence@uga.edu.


MANDALA SUBMISSIONS

UGA's Mandala Journal is seeking submissions. Theme: Identity. Deadline: Feb. 28. Email mandala.journal@gmail.com.


"WORD FUNK"

It's back! An evening of "open stage" for poets, comedians, freestyle, acoustic musicians, storytellers and improv. Hot Corner Coffee on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. For more info, email: untrodden1@yahoo.com.






LECTURES & FORUMS




HOWARD WEINBROT

Internationally renowned 18th-century scholar Richard Weinbrot will discuss "Meeting the Monarch: Johnson, Boswell and the Anatomy of a Genre." UGA Park Hall Room 265 on Friday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. Reception follows in the Park Hall Library. FREE! and open to the public.


MARK CRISPIN MILLER

Author of How The Right Stole the 2004 Election & Why They'll Steal the Next One Too (Unless We Stop Them)and media reform activist Mark Crispin Miller will discuss "Bush/ Cheney's War on Enlightenment." UGA Park Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. FREE! and open to the public. 706-542-2137.


MIKE LUCKOVICH

The Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution delivers the eighth annual Jack Davis Visiting Artist Lecture. UGA Student Learning Center Room 101 on Friday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. FREE! and open to the public. 706-542-1362.


PEABODY CONVERSATION

Director Todd Williams discusses his Peabody Award-winning film The N-Word, with Peabody Awards Director Horace Newcomb. UGA Tate Center Theater on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. 706-542-3966.






WORD ON THE STREET




2007 BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Teen and adult bands sought for the 2006 Battle of the Bands to benefit the 29th Annual Athens Human Rights Festival. Tasty World on Mar. 24. Winner plays at the Fest in May. 770-725-2652, ahrf_bob@yahoo.com.


ADULT BASEBALL

The Athens Area Men's Baseball League is seeking players. Season starts in April. 18 & over and 28 & over leagues forming. www.aambl.com.


COMMON GROUND

Food Not Bombs cooks and serves food every Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon, email athensfnb@yahoo.com for more info. Free IT Athens hosts open hours with techie help available on Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. See www.freeitathens.org.


DISCOUNT SPAY/NEUTER

The Athens Area Humane Society, in partnership with mobile spay/neuter clinic Pet Mechanics, offers low-cost options for local cat owners. Next event is Feb. 26. For more info, call 706-353-CATS.


FREE TAX HELP

The AARP offers free tax return assistance to area residents, especially those with low to middle income and those over 60. Sites in Clarke, Oconee and Oglethorpe County, through Apr. 14. 706-543-9511.


GEORGIA CANOE ASSOCIATION RIVER TRIPS

Three guided trips down Georgia's scenic rivers: Ohoopee on Mar. 31, Etowah on Apr. 14, Chestatee on Apr. 28. Cost: $100 for all three trips, bring own boat or rent from local outfitters. Proceeds benefit the River Access Fund. Reservations, 770-529-7103, www.georgiariverexplorer.org.


"GREATEST SHAVE"

City Salon & Spa and Relay for Life seek 20 volunteers to have their heads shaved at a Relay for Life event in May. Fundraising goal is $20,000. Email: citysalonevents@gmail.com.


IRAQ WAR PROTEST

The Women in Black, an international peace movement, hold silent vigils are held at the Arch every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. All are welcome. 706-546-5237.


RED CROSS

Fundraising campaign for the local Red Cross called "Heroes." Kick-off breakfast at the Classic Center on Thursday, Feb. 22, 8–9 a.m.; Ending celebration on Mar. 22 at 5 p.m. 985-974-1611.


SINGERS NEEDED

No experience or special talent necessary. Amateur choral performance of contemporary R&B (Beyoncé, R. Kelly, Ron Isley) takes place on May 5. Email laurenmacdonald@gmail.com.


VOLUNTEER IN PERU

Two UGA graduates are organizing an affordable trip to Peru for 5–15 people. Info meeting at Latin American Caribbean Studies Institute, 290 S. Hull St., on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m.






KIDSTUFF




BRAINABILITY

Educational programs for kids. Start planning for Spring Break and summer vacations. For full schedule of activities, call 706-559-7448 or visit www.brainabilityinc.com.


CREATURES OF THE NIGHT

Overnight family event featuring the zoo's nocturnal residents for parents and kids ages 6 and up. Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail on Feb. 23–24, 6 p.m.–10 a.m. Cost: $20 per person, includes continental breakfast. Registration, 706-613-3616, ext. 22.


EAST ATHENS YOUTH AWARD

The Classic City Spring Festival Steering Committee has created the East Athens Youth Award to recognize community service by youth who live in East Athens. Students may submit one-page essays describing a community service experience. Deadline: Mar. 26. Essays including student’s name, grade level, name of middle or high school, and student’s address can be mailed or hand-delivered to EADC, Attn: Youth Award, 410 McKinley Drive, Athens, GA 30601. Winners receive $100 scholarship. 706-613-3155, ext. 1208.


HERSHEY'S TRACK & FIELD GAMES

For kids ages 9 to 14, a day of fun and fitness. Cedar Shoals High School on Saturday, Mar. 17 starting at 9 a.m. Entry forms available at www.accleisureservices.com/hershey.shtml. Registration begins Mar. 1 and is FREE! 706-613-3580.


YOGA SPROUTS

Rachel Greb teaches ongoing yoga classes for kids. Healing Arts Centre on Saturdays at 10 a.m. (ages 3–6) and 11 a.m. (ages 7–11). Red Lotus Institute on Mondays at 11 a.m. (ages 3–6). Cost: $60 for 6 weeks or $14 per class. 706-613-1143. Also, birthday parties and special events, call for info: 706-372-7137.






ART EVENTS

Sally and Carl Gable present "Villa Cornaro: A Palladian Masterwork." Georgia Museum of Art on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.






ADVENTURES IN FIBER ART

Fabric design artist and art professor Glen Kaufman discusses his work with fiber art since the 1950s in conjunction with the "Modern Threads" exhibit. Georgia Museum of Art on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m. FREE! and open to the public. 706-542-GMOA.


BOTANICAL GARDEN

Opening reception for "Creighton- An Island Sanctuary," by Jeannine Cook, Kita Macon and Marjett Schille. Botanical Garden Conservatory on Sunday, Mar. 4, 1:30–3:30 p.m. 706-542-6130.


CARLTON ART GROUP

Open house exhibit and sale featuring the work of Mike Jones, Stephanie Astalos-Jones, Marcia Bacon Connolly, Charles Connolly, Lori Martin and Ann Eisler. Wood and stone sculpture, Ukrainian eggs, hand-colored mono prints, stained glass and more. Refreshments. 65 Lexington Rd., Carlton, on Mar. 3–4, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-797-3787.


CELEBRATE THE ARTS

The Athens Area Arts Council presents the 3rd Annual Celebrate the Arts. The event includes art exhibitions, dance and theater performance, trapeze lessons, karate demonstrations and more. Refreshments at Mercury Art Works throughout the evening. Chase St. Warehouses on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. www.athensarts.org.


CLAYTON ST. GALLERY

Opening reception for “Refuses,” featuring work rejected by the Lyndon House Arts Center’s Juried Exhibition. Clayton St. Gallery on Friday, Mar. 2, 6–8 p.m. www.athensartgroup.com.


INSTALLATION ART SHOW

Opening reception for "Find: Found::," an installation art show by Megan Boling, Rob Dellenback, Motoke Inoue, Stacy Isenbarger, Kerry Jones, Lauren MacDonald and Laura Wood. UGA Thomas Street Art Complex on Friday, Feb. 23, 7–9:30 p.m. Live musical performance at 9 p.m.


JUNE JOHNSTON

Opening reception for new exhibit by June Johnston. Athens Academy Myers Gallery on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2–4 p.m. 706-549-9225.


RICHARD SAXTON

Nationally-acclaimed artist and activist Richard Saxton, best known for his innovative use of public space, will speak. UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Room 116 on Monday, Mar. 5 at 5 p.m. FREE! and open to the public.


SHARI NETTLES

Opening reception for "fragmentation," a new photography exhibit by Shari Nettles. The Globe on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. 706-353-4721.


VILLA CORNARO

Sally and Carl Gable present "Villa Cornaro: A Palladian Masterwork." The Gables own this 450-year-old villa near Venice, Italy. It is considered one of the 10 most influential buildings in the world, and prominently influenced Western architecture. Georgia Museum of Art on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets to lecture and dessert reception: $25, $40/couple. 706-542-GMOA.






ART ANNOUNCEMENTS




ATHFEST ARTIST MARKET

The annual AthFest Juried Artist Market is now accepting applications for participation in this year’s event, June 22–24. Go to www.athfest.com or email arts@athfest.com for all the details.


DAVID KONTRA

"My World," a special exhibit of paintings by David Kontra, a legally blind artist from Missouri, is on display at the UGA College of Education Office of Information Technology (Aderhold Hall Room 232) through May. For more of Kontra's work, visit www.davidkontra.com.


ELEMENTS

New salon in Five Points called Elements is looking for art to display. 706-543-6560.


HUMAN RIGHTS FEST LOGO

The 29th Annual Human Rights Festival is holding a design contest for this year’s logo. Deadline is Feb. 21. Call Jeff, 706-714-5751.


THE LOFT

The Loft Art Supplies is seeking artists to display work at the store. Contact theloftartstore@aol.com.


MANDALA COVER CONTEST

UGA's Afro-centric literary magazine seeking cover art. Theme: Identity. Deadline: Feb. 28. Email mandala.journal@gmail.com.


NUCI'S SPACE

Call for artists who want to display art at the space. No commission taken on sales. Email erin@nuci.org.


PHOTO CONTEST

Open to all UGA students, six categories. Prizes. Deadline: Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. Applications avail. at www.uga.edu/union, 706-542-6396.


SOUTHWORKS 2007

Call for entries, open to all artists and media. $10,000 in merit and purchase awards. Also, call for Southworks Artist Market. Deadline is Mar. 10. Entry fee: $25–$35. See prospectus on-line at www.ocaf.com or call 706-769-4565.


WINDER ART CELEBRATION

Artists sought for downtown Winder's "Celebration of the Arts" to be held June 2. Original fine art and fine crafts welcome. Call for info and booth pricing, 404-202-3044.






ART CLASSES




"THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ARTIST"

One-day workshop for artists wanting to turn their art into a business. Point of Art Gallery, Union Point, on Mar. 3, 14 & 17, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-486-6808, www.thepointofart.net.


GOOD DIRT

Spring Break Art Camps for Clarke and Oconee schools: Mar. 12–16, Apr. 2–6. Cost: $55/day, $220/week. Try Clay every Friday at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. (geared toward families). Cost: $20. www.gooddirt.net. 706-355-3161.


LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER

Spring class registration now open for classes in enamel beadmaking, etching, pottery, metal smithing, woodworking, drawing, painting and more. Registration is accepted until classes are full. Class size is limited. 706-613-3623, www.accleisureservices.com.


OCAF CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Now registering for Spring 2007 classes for adults and kids. Pottery, jewelry, watercolor, acrylics painting, bookmaking and more. 1902 OCAF Arts Center, 34 School St., Watkinsville. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com.


OPEN STUDIO: LIFE DRAWING

Refine your drawing skills with live models, no instruction, provide your own supplies. Ages 18 & up. Georgia Museum of Art on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per session. 706-542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.






ART AROUND TOWN

ATHICA and Canopy Studio present "Sunday Night Service," an evening of experimental films by Jonathan Railey and improvised orchestral music composed by Matthew Welch and Jeremiah Cymerman. Canopy Studio on Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m.






ACC LIBRARY

Watercolors by Jean Gibson and quilts by the members of the Cotton Patch Quilters Guild. Through Feb.


ATHENS ACADEMY

Paintings by June Johnston in the Myers Gallery. Feb. 25–Apr. 13. Also, work from Upper School art students in the Bertelsmann Gallery. Through Feb.


ATHICA

"Transience: the Paradox of Being," featuring a site-specific installation by Young Kim and much more. Through Mar. 4.


BOTANICAL GARDEN

"A Magic Web: The Tropical Forest of Barro Colorado Island." Through Feb. 25. “Creighton- An Island Sanctuary,” by Jeannine Cook, Kita Macon and Marjett Schille. Mar. 4–27.


CLASSIC HAIR & SPA

Photography by Randall Short. Through Feb.


CLAYTON STREET GALLERY

"Refuses," work not accepted in the LHAC's Juried Exhibition. Feb. 24–Mar. 24.


ESPRESSO ROYALE CAFFE

"Different Mind of Love: New Drawings and Paintings by Tyrus Lytton." Through Feb.


FLAT PENNY FOLK GALLERY

Handmade posters by Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. and African-American quilts (including story quilts by Yvonne Wells). Through Feb.


FLICKER THEATRE & BAR

Photographs by Dozier Mobley, including unpublished NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt photos and much more. Through Feb.


GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART

"American Art from the Permanent Collection," "Recent Acquisitions in the Decorative Arts," "Modern Threads: Fashion and Art by Mariska Karasz," "Spanish Works on Paper," "The Carter Collection Revisited." Through Mar. 25. "Wild Ride: Artistic Lessons of Nature," 18 sculpture works on the grounds by Eric Strauss. Through Apr. 22. "American Watercolors." Through Apr. 15.


GEORGIA CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION "Lithographs by Alvar Suñol: An exhibition marking the 50th Anniversary of the Georgia Center." Through Mar. 1.


THE GLOBE

"fragmentation,"a new photography exhibit by Shari Nettles. Feb. 22–Mar. 8.


THE GRIT

Paintings and drawings by Ellen Mixon. Through Feb. 25.


HOT CORNER COFFEE

Photography by Kyle Kuykendall. Through Feb.


KRIMSON KAFE

"Dogs of Athens," by Lucy Venable. Though Feb.


LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART

"Multiple Impressions: Voices in Contemporary Printmaking," featuring Lisa Bulawsky, Shelly DiCiello, Margot Ecke, Melissa Harshman, Rick Johnson, Holly Morrison, Heather O'Hara and John Risseeuw, in the Broad St. Gallery. Through Feb. 23. "The Cartographer's Podiatrist's Underestimation of a Melancholic Toe (Contemporaneous Mappings of the Spirit, Body, and Mind) by artist-in-residence Nina Bovasso in the Lamar Dodd Main Gallery. Through Mar. 9. "Broke(n)," a print series by Katherine R. McGuire. Through Feb. 21.


LOWERY GALLERY

Held over! "Some Legendary Folk," which features art by Annie Wellborn, R.A. Miller, Frederick Stonehouse and Carter Wellborn. Through Mar. 17.


LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER

"The 32nd Juried Exhibition," featuring art in all media from local artists. Through May 12.


MERCURY ART WORKS

(160 Tracy St.) Paintings by Chris Wyrick and Margie Spaulding. Mar. 3–May 5.


OCAF ARTS CENTER

(Watkinsville) "ARPA 10: Just Works," a traveling group exhibit by former residents at the McColl Center for the Visual Arts in Charlotte, NC, in the Main Gallery. "Global Warming: An American Perspective," photographs by Mark Abrahamson. Through Mar. 1.


ORIGINAL FINE ART GALLERY

(Elements Art Supply) Paintings, prints, photography, fiber works and sculpture from members of the Athens Art Association. Through Feb.


PARROT’S HAIR SALON

"Found Rounds," by J.R. Buffalo. Through Feb.


THOMAS STREET ART COMPLEX

"Find: Found::," an installation art show. See Art Events. Feb. 22–27.


UGA TATE CENTER GALLERY

"Alterations," by California Birgit Gehrt and "Mirror, Mirror - Changing Images of Men." Through Feb. 23.


WALKER'S

(College Square) "Eat Your Heart Out," A Valentine's Art Show by Robert Brown, Miss Billie, Matt Blanks, Rizzie Gallego, Mike Groves, Joe Havasy, Ty Lytton, Chris Parry and Radar. Through Feb. 28.






AUDITIONS




SUBURBIA

Auditions for Town and Gown Players' production of Eric Bogosian’s slacker comedy suBurbia take place at UGA’s Fine Arts Building Room 352 on Feb. 26–27 at 7 p.m. Contact director Michael Kennedy at twenty4hrptppl@yahoo.com for further details.






CLASSES




"A COURSE IN MIRACLES"

Open to all denominations, emphasizing "positive living through love and forgiveness." Taught by Drew Smith. Unity, 1435 Oglethorpe Ave., on Sundays at 2 p.m. Donations encouraged. 706-613-8050, 404-899-8486, www.unityathens.com.


AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Open to drivers of all ages. Learn to be a better and safer driver and qualify for insurance discounts. Limited to 40 students. Oconee County Library on Mar. 3, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: $10. 706-769-4800.


ACTING FOR FILM

All experience levels, ages 16 and up. Taught by Dick and Eaddy Mays. 106 West in Winder on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Six-week session, $70. Call to audit a class for free, 770-868-1977, www.106west.com.


BEGINNING TO MEDITATE

Eight-week course to introduce meditation and develop a home practice. Led by Janelle Welbourn. Red Lotus Institute on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 26. Cost: $80, preregistration required. 706-549-2913.


BUSINESS OF FILM & TV ACTING

Seminar about the film and TV industry - headshots, management, auditions, agents and more. Taught by Lisa Mende ("Seinfeld") and Caroline Rault (associate producer for Cellular). Presented by Film::Athens on Mar. 3. Reservations, 404-626-6954, athenshollywood@yahoo.com.


CAMPAIGN PLANNING & ORGANIZING

Three-part training series on campaign planning and organizing. Common Ground, 157 N. Newton St., on Mar. 5, 19 & 26, 7–9 p.m. Cost: $15 for all three sessions. Registration, 706-548-6011.


CANOPY STUDIO

Ongoing classes: Parent & Child Trapeze Playtime, Fridays and Sundays at 11:15 a.m.; Parent & Child Trapeze Play Class, Mondays at 12:45 p.m.; Extreme Conditioning, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.; Traditional African Drumming, Sundays at 3:30 p.m.; Traditional African Dance, Sundays at 4:30 p.m. Canopy Studio, 160 Tracy St., 706-549-8501, www.canopystudio.com.


CHAKRA BELLY DANCE

Invoke the Goddess within. For women only. All shapes, sizes and skill levels welcome. Red Lotus Institute on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. 706-549-2913.


COMFORT YOGA

"Learn to relax for a better world." Great for anyone. YWCO on Mondays at 12 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Taught Be Elizabeth Alder, CYT/ NCMT. To register, call 706-354-7880.


COMPOSTING AND MULCHING

Learn about home composting and mulching, build a compost bin and design a personalized composting plan. Common Ground, 157 N. Newton St., on Saturday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Cost: $5. Krista, 706-549-0397.


ECKANKAR EVENTS

"How to Master Change in Your Life." Free workshop at Classic Center on Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. "Is There More to Life Than What you See?" is a three-day Eckankar enlightenment weekend at the Classic Center, Feb. 23–25. Registration: FREE! for non-members. www.eckankar-ga.org.


EGYPTIAN BELLYDANCE

Beginner classes focusing on basic Egyptian isolations, technique and choreography. Sangha Yoga Studio on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Also, Intermediate Egyptian Bellydance classes on Mondays at 8:15 p.m. Cost: $60 for 6 weeks, drop-in: $14 per class. 706-613-1143, rainbowdancer77@yahoo.com.


FELDENKRAIS CLASSES

Group classes in Feldenkrais, an exploration of movement that "results in greater ease and quality of movement." Sangha Yoga Studio on Fridays at 12 p.m. Individual sessions by appt., Michael Moore, CMT/NMT. 706-546-1626.


FLOORSPACE

Intermediate Modern Dance and Improvisation on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Cost: $12 drop-in. Ongoing classes: Contact Improvisation Jam on Saturdays at 3 p.m.; Taijiquan on Mondays at 7 p.m. Cost: $10 per class; Qigong on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m. 160 Tracy St. 706-372-4830, www.floorspaceathens.com.


JIU-JITSU

Classes in Gracie Brazilian and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu taught by third-degree black belt Randy McElwee. American Black Belt Academy, Perimeter Square. 706-549-1671, www.americanblackbelt.org/ABBA.html.


KENDO

Classes in ancient Japanese sword martial art kendo, taught by 5th degree black belt Shigeru Koyama. Classic Martial Arts Club, 706-353-3616, www.classic-mac.com.


LINE DANCING

Line Dancing classes at Memorial Park on Fridays at 6 p.m. Cost: $5 per class. For more info, call 706-613-3580.


MAIN STREET YARNS

Beginning Knitting on Tuesdays, Mar. 6, 13 and 20, 6 p.m.; Thursdays, Mar. 8, 15 & 22 at 6 p.m. Cost: $40. Also, coming up in March: Advanced Beginning Knitting, Crochet, Spinning, private lessons. Main Street Yarns and Fibers in downtown Watkinsville, 706-769-5531, www.mainstreetyarns.com.


MIND BODY INSTITUTE

New classes forming now: Therapeutic Yoga, Pre-Natal Yoga, Level 1 Yoga, Back Care Yoga, Cardiac/ Diabetes Yoga, Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training, The Third Age: Seeking Women's Wisdom and more. Call 706-475-7329, www.armc.org/mbi.


PILATES

Taught by Sarah Schmitt. Sangha Yoga Studio on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. (Intermed./Advanced) and 10:15 a.m. (Beginner). 706-613-1143.


ROSE QUARTZ

Workshop to explore the healing, metaphysical and geologic properties of rose quartz. Village Herb Shop (Eastside) on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. Cost: $15, preregistration required. 706-549-6007.


SALSA CLASSES

Beginners to Advanced, no partner needed. Tate Center on Mondays at 7 p.m. Cost: $5.


SALSA DANCING

Salsa classes taught at Transmetropolitan downtown on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $10. 706-372-7056, 706-372-8197, www.bailarueda.com.


SWING DANCE LESSONS

Learn the basics of swing dancing. No partner or exp. needed. UGA Memorial Hall Ballroom on Mondays at 7 p.m. www.uga.edu/ugaswingclub.


TAE KWON DO & JODO CLASSES

Tae Kwon Do classes for kids and adults, beginner to advanced. Self-defense, Olympic-style sparring, more. Also, Jodo (Jo-jitsu) classes, a 400-year-old Samurai martial art using the staff and sword. Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Taught by three-time AAU National Champion Jason Hughes. Live Oak Martial Arts, Chase St. Warehouses, Studio AB. 706-548-0077, www.liveoakmartialarts.com.


TAIJIQUAN

The Hunyuantaiji Academy of Georgia offers classes in traditional Chen Style fundamentals, forms, pushing hands, weapons and Hunyuan Qigong. www.hunyuantaijiacademy.com. Todd, 706-614-3342. Carl, 706-546- 8422.


TURKISH TRIBAL BELLYDANCE

Beginner and intermediate technique. YWCO on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. troupe_sulukule@yahoo.com.


VINYASA YOGA

Vinyasa Yoga class taught by Nicole Pontzer. Village Herb Shop (Eastside). Ongoing, all levels welcome. Cost: $54 for six classes or $11 drop-in. Email newtlitch@hotmail.com.


VINYASA-CORE YOGA

Vinyasa-Core Yoga taught by Leslie Helpert. Sangha Yoga Studio on Wednesdays starting Feb. 21 at 12 p.m. 706-613-1143.


WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SKILLS

Parent/ Child Day. Hands-on primitive naturalist training. Hosted by the Roots Farm in Winterville on Saturday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Cost: $25. Preregister by calling Nate Olive, 706-534-5033 or visit www.thawookie.com/wildskills.htm. A portion of the proceeds go directly to local organic farming.


WINTER INSPIRATIONS DANCE WORKSHOP

Improvisational dance class for adults with or without dance exp. to celebrate the seasonal changes of winter. Floorspace on Saturday, Feb. 24, 1–3 p.m. Cost: $15. Leigh Harvey, beedancer@gmail.com.


YOGA & MEDITATION CLASSES

All levels welcome. Kundalini Yoga, Kids Yoga, Restorative Yin Yoga, Pilates, Prana Dance, Tibetan chanting, Tai Chi and more. Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution studio, 675 Pulaski St. Suite 1400,. Suggested donation: $3–$5. www.rubbersoulyoga.com, calclements@yahoo.com.






MEETINGS




CLARKE COUNTY DEMOCRATS

Monthly meeting at the Heritage Foundation on Prince Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. Meeting will focus on goal-setting and strategic planning for the local democratic effort. All are welcome. Meeting to elect State Committee members will be held at Thomas Lay Park on Saturday, Feb. 24 beginning at 10 a.m. For more info, contact Jenny Penny Oliver, 706-369-1982.


GESTALT/ SENSORY AWARENESS GROUP

Open group for exploration, play and acting out via body-oriented awareness, introspection into self-regenerative processes, and the utilities masked beneath the self. Drawing off the work of Fritz Perls, Charlotte Selver and Augusto Boal. Call 706-248-6352 for info.


HUMAN RIGHTS FEST

Come help organize the 29th annual Athens Human Rights Festival. Planning committee meets at Common Ground on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Festival to take place May 5–6. 770-725-2652, www.athenshumanrightsfest.org.


REVOLVE AT TASTY WORLD

The Sparrow's Nest presents Revolve, a weekly discussion of film, art, music and lit with spiritual themes at Tasty World on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. 706-254-2535.






SUPPORT GROUPS




ACOA THERAPY GROUP

Adult Children of Alcoholics Therapy Group for anyone raised in an alcoholic, substance-abuse or otherwise emotionally difficult family. Call for meeting dates and times: Dr. Cohen, 706-548-6744, 706-340-5870.


ALZHEIMER'S GROUP

The Athens Area Alzheimer's Support Group meets once a month at the Adult Day Care Center, 1774 Old W. Broad St. 706-548-6476.


ANXIETY DISORDERS

Support group for people with anxiety disorders and their families. UGA Psychology Bldg. Room 133 on 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month at 5:30 p.m. Newcomers always welcome. 706-542-1173.


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS

Project Safe hosts two weekly support groups. Call the hotline for info, 706-543-3331.


MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

Support group meets at St. Mary's Hospital (lobby conference room) on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Rick, 706-783-5706.


NEUROMUSCULAR DISABILITIES

MS/ MD/ CP support group meets at St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church on the 2nd & 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Dusty Johns, 706-783-3052.


SUICIDE SURVIVORS

Open to anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Nuçi’s Space, 396 Oconee St. on the second and last Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Email linda@nuci.org or call ahead for schedule changes. 706-227-1515.






HELP OUT!




ATHICA TREASURER

Locally-based volunteer treasurer sought to join the ATHICA board. Quickbooks a plus. Email: treasurer@athica.org.


FOSTER A KITTY

Become a foster parent for cats at the Athens Area Humane Society. Keep kittens for four weeks until old enough to be spayed/neutered and adopted. AAHS pays all expenses. 706-353-2287.


HANDS ON ATHENS

Help assist low-income ACC homeowners in historic neighborhoods to maintain, repair and restore their properties. Mar. 30–Apr. 1. 706-353-1801, www.achfonline.org/handsonathens.


LIFELINK OF GEORGIA

LifeLink of Georgia, a non-profit agency that coordinates organ and tissue donation, is seeking volunteers to assist with its educational programs. Also, speakers available. 800-544-6667, www.lifelinkfound.org.


OCAF THRIFT SALE

Donate items for OCAF's annual fundraiser thrift sale to be held Mar. 23–24. 1902 OCAF Arts Center, 34 School St., Watkinsville. 706-769-4565 for details.


PROJECT SAFE

Local non-profit that provides services to victims of domestic violence seeking volunteers. Training on Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. projectvolunteer@yahoo.com, 706-425-8863.


STITCHES FROM THE HEART

National group seeking volunteers to knit, crochet and quilt blankets and clothing for newborn babies in need. 866-472-6903.








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