originally published May 23, 2007

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PERFORMANCE

ATHICA "Ruburbs" closing event with Carol LaFayette and a performance from Heidi Hensley. May 27, 4–7 p.m.

FIGGIE’S @ FIVE: The Georgia Museum of Art continues its series of monthly concerts and receptions to showcase faculty and students from the School of Music, as well as the exhibits at the museum. Food, beverages and live music for only $5. Next event is May 30 at 5 p.m. with choral group Athens Arioso. 706-542-4662.
DANCING FOR DANCERS

EVENTS

ANTIQUE & JUNQUE ROAD SHOW: Seven experts will appraise keepsakes, heirlooms and antiques. All proceeds benefit the Oglethorpe County Library. 858 Athens Rd. (Hwy 78) on Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Cost: $2 per item. 706-743-8817.
ATHENS MEMORY WALK: Help raise awareness and money by attending or participating in the Athens Memory Walk 2007. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk will be at Sandy Creek Park on Oct. 20. Get a Captain’s Kit with fundraising materials at the Captains’ luncheon at Olive Garden on Wednesday, May 23, 12 p.m. RSVP by May 21 to Tanya Woods, 706-613-2224.
CONTRA DANCE

LECTURES & FORUMS

MEMORY AND AGING: Brown Bag Lunch on memory and aging with Dr. Stephen Miller. Bring your own lunch. ACC Library on Tuesday, May 29 at 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650.

LITERARY EVENTS

"The Faith of Harry Crews: Put Your Ass On the Chair," the papers of Georgia-born novelist Harry Crews. UGA Main Library, through May 31.

ASSUANTA COLLINS: The Atlanta author will sign copies of her romance novel, Until the Next Time. Borders on Thursday, May 24, 2–6 p.m. For more information, call 706-583-8647.
TOM STANTON: Author and journalist Tom Stanton discusses his new book Ty and the Babe, about the relationship between Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Borders on Wednesday, May 30 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 706-583-8647.

WORD ON THE STREET

ATHENS TOUR DE FARM 2007

KIDSTUFF

BOOKS & BITES FOR TEENS: Bring four books for uninterrupted reading (or choose from the library collections). Pizza, chips, chocolate and lots of comfy chairs. Ages 11–18. ACC Library on Friday, May 25, 5:30–10:30 p.m. FREE! Preregister by calling 706-613-3650.
BRAINABILITY

ART EVENTS

ATHICA “RUBURBS” EVENTS

ART ANNOUNCEMENTS

“ANIMAL INSTINCTS”

ART CLASSES

CLASSES AT MICHAELS: New classes in oil and watercolor painting, and pastel drawing, taught by Bettie Miller. Bead weaving class with Shanna Futch. Kids’ Craft Camps, June 18–July 27. Cost: $10 per day. Michaels Arts & Crafts Store (next to Target). Call Tina Harris, 706-543-2868.
GOOD DIRT

ART AROUND TOWN

"The Girls of Delta Theta," portraits by Joshua Bienko at Mercury Art Works .

ATHENS ACADEMY: In the Myers Gallery, paintings by Peter Loose. Through May 30.
ATHICA: “Ruburbs and Other Spaces In Between: Land Use and Environmentalism,” featuring “atta,” an interactive multimedia installation by Carol LaFayette, as well as painting, photography, video and more by 12 national and international artists. Through May 27.
BOTANICAL GARDEN: Athens Art Association sixth juried exhibition, titled “Nature’s Gifts.” Through June 5.
CINÉ: “Ciné in the Works: A Documentation,” photographs by Rinne Allen. “Views of the Snow Tire Recap Plants in the mid-1990s,” photographs by Carl Martin. Through May. “My Place At The Boys And Girls Club,” an exhibit featuring work by Athens Boys and Girls Club photographers is on display at Ciné May 21-25.
CIRCLE GALLERY: (UGA College of Environment and Design) “Sculpture, Landscape & Waterscape: Photography & Photo Etchings 1974–2006,” by Stuart McCall Libby. June 8–July 31.
CLASSIC HAIR AND SPA: Photos, drawings and blue donkey paintings by Edwyna Arey through July.
GALLERY @ GOOD DIRT: “Form & Surface,” functional pottery by Carter Gillies and Jim Peckham.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART: “The Jackleg Testament,” a woodcut film, with samples of the woodcuts and wood blocks by Jay Bolotin; “Cut Along the Grain: Woodcut Prints in the Permanent Collection.” Through July 8. “Suitcase Paintings: Small-Scale Work by Abstract Expressionists.” Through July 22.
THE GRIT: Paintings by Celan Hardman, through May 27. Cow art by Rich Panico, May 27–June 17.
LOWERY GALLERY: “Ndoto” (Swahili for “dream”) group show.
MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER: (Madison) Sculpture park featuring two pieces by Athens artist Didi Dunphy. “Blacksmithing with a Southern Accent: Metalwork from the Southeast.”
MERCURY ART WORKS: (160 Tracy St.) “The Girls of Delta Zeta,” portraits and other works by Joshua Bienko.
MERCURY LOUNGE: “Abstract Paintings,” work by Randall Jason Irving and D.M. Kirwin. Through May 30.
OCAF ARTS CENTER: (Watkinsville) “The 12th Annual Southworks” juried art show. Through June 9.
TOWN CENTER FINE ART: (Watkinsville) New group show. See Art Notes.
TRANSMETROPOLITAN: “Girls in Trouble, Etc.,” new paintings by Joe Havasy. Through May.

CLASSES

“A COURSE IN MIRACLES”

MEETINGS

ATHENA GROUP: Women discussing women authors, artists and mystics who have changed the “way we understand the human condition.” Second Friday each month, supper at 6 p.m., discussion at 7 p.m. For details, email joanconger@yahoo.com.
ATHENS SINGLE PARENT NETWORK

SUPPORT GROUPS

ALZHEIMER’S GROUP: The Athens Area Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at the Adult Day Care Center, 135 Hoyt St., the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Eve Anthony, 706-548-6476.
BODY IMAGE: Body image support group at Earthsong (in Bogart) begins Thursday, June 7, 5-6:30 p.m. Eight weeks for $95. 706-614-6060 for details.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS: Project Safe hosts two weekly support groups. Call the hotline for info, 706-543-3331.
EMOTIONS: Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step group for emotional wellness, meets each Sunday at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship at 780 Timothy Rd. from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Informal, supportive and always open to newcomers. 706-227-2354.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: Support group meets at St. Mary’s Hospital (lobby conference room) on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Rick, 706-783-5706.
POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION

HELP OUT!

AMERICAN RED CROSS: Volunteers needed year-round at the donor center, blood drives, and office. Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 3525 Atlanta Hwy. Call Helen Wenner, 706-546-0681, ext. 230. Blood drive at UGA Ramsey Center Wednesday, May 23, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. All donors receive a t-shirt. Blood drive at Watkinsville First United Methodist Church, 1331 New High Shoals Rd., Monday, May 28 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and at Jackson EMC, 3525 Atlanta Highway in Jefferson, Tuesday, May 29, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING: The Meals On Wheels Program of the Athens Community Council on Aging needs volunteers to deliver meals to homebound clients in Clarke County. No experience necessary, training is provided. Volunteers are asked to commit to one day a week between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are required to use their own vehicles. 706-549-4850 or email meals@accaging.org.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Give the gift of communication. Catholic Charities is seeking volunteer teachers to teach immigrant adults in Athens. Call Jackie Saindon at 706-548-9421 or email cssesl@yahoo.com.
COMMON GROUND: Your local activist resource center is hosting a “Volunteer Celebration” on the last Monday of every month at Common Ground. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at the center. 706-548-6011, commongroundathens@yahoo.com.
GEORGIA NATURE CENTER: Volunteers needed to plant and care for more than 100 varieties of rare and endangered carnivorous plants. For more info, call 706-769-1000 or email the Georgia Nature Center at volunteer@naturecenter.com.
HANDS ON NORTHEAST GEORGIA

Margaret Moore

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