originally published March 21, 2007

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PERFORMANCE

The Athens Comedy Experience: Next Generation Edition features Karlous Miller and others. 215 Tallassee Rd. on Mar. 24 at 9 p.m.

ATHENS COMEDY EXPERIENCE: NEXT GENERATION EDITION

THEATRE

University Theatre presents The Trojan Women. Seney-Stovall Chapel, Mar. 21–25.

ARROGANT COYOTES: New local theatre company Stray Productions' inaugural presentation is Arrogant Coyotes, by Rex Totty. A convoluted tale of the interactions and attachments among a group of men and women in an abandoned warehouse, with overtones of gun running and drug-smuggling in 1991. See Theatre Notes on p. 11. Mature themes, ages 13 and up. Jittery Joe's Roasting Co., 780 Broad St., on Mar. 23–24 and 30–31 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets: $10–$15 at the door. 706-207-3525.
THE DIRECTOR'S NIGHTMARE: JV Productions presents The Director's Nightmare, a play by John Vance offering a hilarious "inside look" into the community theatre experience that is based on the 60 productions Vance has directed over the years. Featuring Steve Eubanks and an ensemble of comic actors. See Theatre Notes on p. 11. Seney-Stovall Chapel, Friday, Mar. 30 and Saturday, Mar. 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $8–$10, avail. at the door. 706-543-2012.
EFFIE'S CLUB FOLLIES

EVENTS

CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL

LITERARY EVENTS

CAREY WILLIAMS: The longtime editor of the Greene County newspaper signs copies of his novel Sex and Murder in Greene County. Borders on Sunday, Mar. 25 at 2 p.m. 706-583-8647.
GREG WATKINS: The Georgia author will sign copies of his picture books A Big Beaked, Big Bellied Bird Named Bill and Brendan Mouse's Big Idea. Borders on Friday, Mar. 23 at 6 p.m. 706-583-8647.
J.A. JOSHI: The author will sign copies of her new historical fiction novel set in 16th century India titled Follow the Cowherd Boy. Borders on Friday, Mar. 23 at 7 p.m. 706-583-8647.
JANE BATH: The author, speaker and landscape designer will sign copies of her Landscape Design Answer Book and answer landscaping questions. Borders on Thursday, Mar. 22 at 7 p.m. 706-583-8647.
READING AT GMOA: Ed Pavlic, Reginald McKnight and Binyavanga Wainaina read from their works. Georgia Museum of Art on Thursday, Mar. 22 at 7 p.m. FREE! Open to the public, 706-542-GMOA.
"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

ENERGETIC WELL BEING PROCESS

WORD ON THE STREET

CHANT HU: Everyone is invited to come chant Hu, an ancient name for God. Red Lotus Institute on 1st Friday of every month at 7 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2913.
CHINA ADOPTION: Informational Seminar on China Adoption, hosted by local adoptive families. Bogart Library on Thursday, Mar. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Brenda, 706-552-3997.
COMMON GROUND

KIDSTUFF

AFTERHOURS @ THE LIBRARY: Open mic and coffeehouse. Just for teens, ages 11–18. Come to sing, play, read poetry, etc. or just watch. ACC Library on Friday, Mar. 23, 7–9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650.
BRAINABILITY

ART EVENTS

Gallery talk on "The Carter Collection Revisited." Georgia Museum of Art on Mar. 21 at 5:30 p.m. Pictured: work by Charlemagne Palestine.

ART OPENING FOR SPIRIT OF THE LAND: Opening reception for the exhibit of artworks to be sold for the "Spirit of the Land" benefit (See Events). Botanical Garden Conservatory on Sunday, Mar. 25, 1–4 p.m. 706-613-0122.
THE ART OF SCIENCE: Opening reception for "The Art of Science: Nanostructures Unstructured," an exhibit of depictions of nanoscale structures such as zinc oxide, silicon and silver - combining the work of Engineering faculty Yiping Zhao and Zhengwei Pan and artist Michael Oliveri. Georgia Center on Sunday, Mar. 25, 3–5 p.m. 706-207-3564.
ATHICA RECEPTION

ART CLASSES

GOOD DIRT

ART AROUND TOWN

Artwork by Jessica Harms at Last Resort. Through Apr. 1.

ACC LIBRARY: Japanese Doll Collection by Gina Nakagawa. R.E.M. display by the Athens Historical Society. Through Mar.
ATHENS ACADEMY: In the Myers Gallery, paintings by June Johnston. Through Apr. 13.
ATHICA: "Ruburbs and Other Spaces In Between: Land Use and Environmentalism." See Art Notes on p. 12. Opens Mar. 31.
BOTANICAL GARDEN: “Creighton- An Island Sanctuary,” by Jeannine Cook, Kita Macon and Marjett Schille. Through Mar. 27.
CIRCLE GALLERY: (UGA College of Environment and Design) "Laboratory Works," an exhibit from Richard Saxton's municipalWORKSHOP in Washington. Through Apr. 4.
CLAYTON STREET GALLERY: "Refuses," work not accepted in in LHAC's Juried Exhibition. See Art Notes on p. 12. Through Mar. 24.
DePALMA'S: (Downtown) Ten new drawings and paintings by Kristen Ashley. Through Mar.
ESPRESSO ROYALE CAFFE: "Different Mind of Love: New Drawings and Paintings by Tyrus Lytton."
FLAT PENNY FOLK GALLERY: Artwork by Gabriel Shaffer. Through Mar.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART: "American Art from the Permanent Collection," "Recent Acquisitions in the Decorative Arts," "Modern Threads: Fashion and Art by Mariska Karasz," "The Carter Collection Revisited," "Spanish Works on Paper." 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: "The Art of Science: Nanostructures Unstructured," an exhibit of depictions of nanoscale structures by Yiping Zhao, Zhengwei Pan and artist Michael Oliveri. Mar. 21–31.
THE GRIT: New exhibit of work by Jeff Owens.
LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART: "Ancestors and Foundlings," photography by Mary Ruth Moore in the Broad St Gallery. Through Apr. 20.
LAST RESORT: Artwork by Jessica Harms. Through Apr. 1.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER: "The 32nd Juried Exhibition," featuring art in all media from local artists. Through May 12.
MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER: (Madison) Sculpture park featuring two pieces by Athens artist Didi Dunphy. Opens Mar. 24.
MAMA'S BOY

CLASSES

A DAY OF SPIRITUAL FOCUS: A day of spiritual focus facilitated by Maria Rey. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens on Saturday, Mar. 31, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Cost: $75, bring your own lunch. Reservations required, 706-227-6919.
BASIC PILATES: New Basic Pilates Class with Carol Bishop, Certified Pilates Instructor. Sangha Yoga Studio on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. 706-613-1143.
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.
EARTH FARE COOKING CLASSES: Spanish and Thai cuisine, call for dates and times. FREE! Please sign up, 706-227-1717.
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE: Learn how to "release negative emotions, traumas, depression, food cravings, phobias, body aches and pains" and much, much more. Full-day certificate course on Saturday, Mar. 31. Cost: $150 advance, $175 door. Preregistration: Laurie Hart, 706-546-1107.
FLOORSPACE

AUDITIONS

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.
BE IN A MOVIE!: Extras needed: funeral mourners on Apr. 28; healthy runners and those willing to wear zombie makeup on May 5. Feature film to be shot in Crawfordville, GA, is called Pushin' Up Daises, written and directed by Patrick Franklin. Email: Kathryn, kathrynk8@yahoo.com.
OPEN CASTING CALL

MEETINGS

ATHENS SINGLE PARENT NETWORK

SUPPORT GROUPS

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.
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.
POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION

HELP OUT!

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

Margaret Moore

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