originally published June 13, 2007

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PERFORMANCE

Rose of Athens Theatre presents A Midsummer Night's Dream. Jittery Joe's Roasting Co., June 14–16, 21–23 at 7:30 p.m., June 17 and 18 at 5:30 p.m.

ASHFORD MANOR CONCERT SERIES

THEATRE

MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: Rose of Athens Theatre presents a "cheeky" version of Shakespeare's classic - with music! Jittery Joe's Roasting Co., 780 Broad St., on June 14–16, 21–23 at 7:30 p.m., June 17 and 18 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $15, $10 for students and anyone under 25. Portion of proceeds will go the Clarke Middle School. Reservations, 706-769-9829.
STEPHANIE ASTALOS-JONES & LISA MENDE: Local actresses Stephanie Astalos-Jones and Lisa Mende ("Seinfeld") present the original two-woman comedy show "It Was Open Mic Night at Ye Olde Rustic Inn," a "zany look at comedy teams." Ciné arthouse theater on Friday, June 29 & Saturday, June 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. Adult themes. Reservations, 706-372-4753.
THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL: Town & Gown Players present Horton Foote's touching story of one woman's journey to find her long-lost home. Carrie Watts (Gay Griggs McCommons) escapes her dull life living with her son and daughter-in-law in 1950s Houston to travel back to her childhood home, Bountiful, TX. Directed by Marie Bruce. Athens Community Theatre on June 22–23 & 28–30 at 8 p.m., June 24 & July 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $5–$15. Reception follows the opening night performance. 706-208-TOWN.
WAIT UNTIL DARK: Athens Creative Theatre presents Frederick Knott's thriller Wait Until Dark. A blind woman must battle evil men who have invaded her home in search of a valuable doll filled with drugs. Memorial Park Quinn Hall on June 21–24 at 7:30 p.m., matinees on June 23–24. Tickets: $10–$15. Reservations, 706-613-3628.

EVENTS

ATHFEST 2007

LECTURES & FORUMS

LAURA FLANDERS: Air America's "Radio Nation" host and author Laura Flanders will discuss her new book, Blue Grit: True Democrats Take Back Politics from the Politicians. Book sale and signing follow the talk. UGA Student Learning Center Room 148 on Tuesday, June 26 at 5:15 p.m. FREE! and open to the public. 706-542-0066.
LISTENING FORUM: ACC Leisure Services is holding "Listening Forums" in which members of the community may discuss topics that relate to Leisure Services. Third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Next forum is at Sandy Creek Nature Center on Monday, June 18 at 7 p.m. 706-613-3800.
RIGHT WHALES: Presentation by Hans Neuhauser, executive director of the Ga. Environmental Policy Institute, on the Georgia coast's Right Whales. In conjunction with the "Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years Charting America's Coasts" exhibit. ACC Library on Sunday, June 24 at 3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650.
UNDERAGE DRINKING: Town Hall meeting for youth and adults about the growing problem of underage drinking in Athens-Clarke County. ACC Library on Tuesday, June 19, 6–8 p.m. Email theadrick@fncga.org.

WORD ON THE STREET

AAHS CALENDAR CONTEST

KIDSTUFF

ASTRONOMY NIGHT: See lunar occlusion as Regulus passes behind the moon and much more at this family program. Sandy Creek Park on Tuesday, June 19, 8:30–10:30 p.m. Cost: $2 per person. 706-613-3631.
BODY SMART: JUGGLING FOR TEENS: Make your own juggling balls, then learn to improve hand-eye coordination. Ages 11–18. ACC Library on Thursday, June 28 at 2 p.m. Preregistration required, 706-613-3650, ext. 329.
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, June 29, 5:30–10 p.m. FREE! Preregistration required, 706-613-3650, ext. 329.
CLASSIC TRY-ATHALON: The inaugural Classic TRY-athalon is open to youth ages 7-18. Competition in swimming, biking, running and more. Teams and individuals welcome. Participants get T-shirt, goodie bag and more. Bishop Park on June 30. Cost: $30 per person or $75 for a relay team. 706-613-3589.
FAMILY DAY: PRINTS, PRINTS AND MORE PRINTS

ART EVENTS

"The Jackleg Testament," a woodcut film, with samples of the woodcuts and wood blocks by Jay Bolotin. Georgia Museum of Art through July 8.

ANDY CHEREWICK: Prolific local painter Andy Cherewick is hosting an opening reception for his exhibit of new work on Saturday, June 16 at 6 p.m. Flicker Theatre & Bar, 263 W. Washington St., 706-546-0039.
CHER SHAFFER

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.
"THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ARTIST"

ART AROUND TOWN

Paintings by Rich Panico at the Grit. Through June 17.

A. La FERA SALON: Paintings by Emma. Through June.
ACC LIBRARY: Photography by Victor Paul. Through June. "From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years Charting America's Coasts." June 21–July 20.
BIG CITY CAFE: Work by Athens artist Mike Jones in 3-D. Outsider art featuring found objects.
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.
CIRCLE GALLERY: (UGA College of Environment and Design) "Sculpture, Landscape & Waterscape: Photography & Photo Etchings 1974–2006," by Stuart McCall Libby. Through July 31.
CLASSIC HAIR AND SPA: Photos, drawings and blue donkey paintings by Edwyna Arey through July.
ESPRESSO ROYALE CAFFE: Paintings by Matt Blanks. Through June.
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR: New work by Andy Cherewick.
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 Rich Panico. Through June 17.
HEALING ARTS CENTRE: "Avoiding Capture: A Multimedia Collage Journey through the Dissertation Process at UGA" by Maria Inez Winfield, Ph.D. Through June 22.
LOWERY GALLERY: "Ndoto" (Swahili for "dream") group show.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER: "Chenille Exhibition" features a variety of chenille items from the collection of Peter and Sandy Loose. Through Aug. 4. "Four Mexican Artists in Georgia," featuring paintings, photographs and mixed-media works by Jorge Arcos of Decatur, Claudia Padilla of Norcross, Angel Ros of Cumming and Hijo de la Luna of Atlanta. Curated by art historian Dr. Evan Firestone, professor at UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art. Through Aug. 11.
MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER: (Madison) Sculpture park featuring two pieces by Athens artist Didi Dunphy. "Blacksmithing with a Southern Accent: Metalwork from the Southeast."
MAMA'S BOY: Fifty years of sports, news and celebrity photographs by Dozier Mobley.
MERCURY ART WORKS: (160 Tracy St.) "The Girls of Delta Zeta," portraits and other works by Joshua Bienko.
MONROE ART GUILD: "Daughters of Mother Earth: Selected Works" by Cameron Hampton, Lisa Hampton-Pepe and RainDance. Through June 30.
TOWN CENTER FINE ART: (Watkinsville) Group show featuring work by Amber Phillips, Audrey George, Rani Garner and Shane Scott.
TRANSMETROPOLITAN: "Hiding in Plain Sight," nature photography by Matt King. Through June.
UGA BROAD ST. GALLERY: (257 W. Broad St.) “Young and Hungry: Contemporary Prints." Through June 27.
WASHINGTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Special exhibit of "Museum Melt Down: The Allure of Georgia Coin Silver" featuring some of the earliest examples of Georgia Coin Silver from Savannah, Macon, Augusta and Athens. Through Sept. 1. Call for hours, directions and admission: 706-678-2105, or email historical@washingtonwilkes.org.

CLASSES

"A COURSE IN MIRACLES"

AUDITIONS

THREE SISTERS

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 ZEN GROUP

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.
EATING DISORDERS: Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) support group for anyone affected by eating disorders: anorexia, purging, bingeing, etc. Athens YMCA on Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. beginning June 21. Open to all. 706-543-6596.
EMOTIONS: Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step group for emotional wellness, meets at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship each Sunday at 4 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. Rick, 706-783-5706.
SHARE ATHENS: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group meets at Forest Heights Baptist Church on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Open to all parents who have experienced a perinatal loss. Pat Nielsen, 706-475-5622.
SOCIAL GROUP: Social group for the young and young at heart with mental health issues now forming. Fun activities. Jen, anewhopeinathens@yahoo.com.
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!

AMERICAN RED CROSS: Volunteers needed year-round at the donor center, blood drives, and in the office. Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 3525 Atlanta Hwy. Call Helen Wenner, 706-546-0681, ext. 230.
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: "Volunteer Celebration" at Common Ground on the last Monday of every month. Learn about volunteer opportunities at the center. 706-548-6011, commongroundathens@yahoo.com.
FOR THEATRE LOVERS

Margaret Moore

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