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Tuesday 24
EVENTS: Bad Movie Night (Cine Bar Cafe) A ninja cop must battle against a corrupt police force and an ancient,
invincible ninja clan in The Super Ninja. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/badmovienight EVENTS: Mental Health Court Information Session (Athens, GA, ACC Courthouse) Judge David Sweat and the Clarke County Treatment and Accountability Court team will present information about the mental health court and how it works, followed by a Q&A. Part of the 2012 Mental Health Benefit. 7 p.m. FREE! www.fightthestigma.com ART: Visiting Artist Lecture (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room S151) Liz Cohen, photographer and performance artist. 5:30 p.m. FREE! artinfo@uga.edu OUTDOORS: Street Hockey (No Location Specified) Pick-up games. All levels welcome. No equipment necessary. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. athensfloorhockey@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Teen Painting Club (Lyndon House Arts Center) An informal gathering of teens meets twice a month to paint. No instruction provided. Bring your own project and materials. Ages 14-19. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: The World Is My Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Monthly lecture with Dr. Allen Armitage covering some of the most spectacular gardens from around the world. 7 p.m. $10. 706-542-6138 MEETINGS: Meet the Doulas (Full Bloom Center) Meet local doulas, ask questions and make connections. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-353-3373, www.fullbloomparent.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Shane's Rib Shack, College Station) Every Tuesday! 7 p.m. 706-543-0050 GAMES: Trivia (Chango's Asian Kitchen) Learn facts, eat noodles. Every Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0015 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny's New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706-354-1515 Wednesday 25
ART: Gallery Talk (Georgia Museum of Art) Susan Glover leads a discussion on the relationship between classical music and art from different periods in history. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Life Drawing Open Studio (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Rms. S370 and S380) Ages 18 & up. 5:30–8:30 p.m. scientificillustrationclub@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Crawlers' Playgroup (Full Bloom Center) For sitting and scooting babies and their parents. 10 a.m. $3. 706-353-3373, www.fullbloomparent.com KIDSTUFF: Full Bloom Storytime (Full Bloom Center) Interactive storytime led by local storytellers who love reading to children. Open to all ages. 4 p.m. $3 (suggested donation). 706-353-3373, www.fullbloomparent.com KIDSTUFF: Murder Mystery Dinner (Oconee County Library) Teens will play Clue and eat spaghetti. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, finger-puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday (ACC Library) This week: make a tote bag out of an old t-shirt. For ages 11–18. 7–9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: APERO Africana Brown Bag Lecture (UGA Memorial Hall) "Maryse Conde, Dramatist," presented by Emily Sahakian. 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706-542-2102 LECTURES & LIT.: Community Snapshots (Lyndon House Arts Center) Mark Braught, illustrator, designer and educator, speaks about mixing the creativity and business knowledge necessary for a career in art. Part of "The Boomers: Reflecting, Sharing, Learning" grant program. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.boomersinathens.org LECTURES & LIT.: Georgia Poerty Circuit Reading (Cine Bar Cafe) Minneapolis poet Todd Boss and local poet Jeff Fallis will read from their works. See Calendar Pick online. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.org LECTURES & LIT.: Intro to Excel (Oconee County Library) Topics include the Excel window, navigating in the worksheet, toolbars, general formulas and more. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 LECTURES & LIT.: Oconee Democrats Book Group (Piccolo's Italian Steak House) Discussing All the King's Men. 6:30 p.m. FREE! patricia.priest@yahoo.com GAMES: Movie Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Hosted by Jeremy Dyson. 9 p.m. 706-369-3144 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef 'O' Brady's) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Wednesdays, 8 p.m. (Baldwin St. location), 8:30 p.m. (Broad St. location). 706-548-3442 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Willy's Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, 5 Points) Open your pie-hole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com Thursday 26
EVENTS: African Diaspora Film Festival (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 248) Night Catches Us explores the complex political and emotional forces set in motion in 1976 when a young man returns to the race-torn neighborhood he grew up in during the Black Power movement. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-542-5157 EVENTS: Divine Mother Evening: A Celebration of the Goddess Within (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) An evening of songs, stories and images of the Divine Feminine. 7 p.m. Donations accepted. 706- 546-7914 EVENTS: Kress Project Film Series: The Flowers of St. Francis (Georgia Museum of Art) Vignettes from the life and work of St. Francis. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.com PERFORMANCE: Faculty Recital: Michael Heald (UGA Hodgson Hall) Associate Professor of Violin Michael Heald with pianist Timothy Lovelace. 8 p.m. $5 (students), $10. 706-542-3737 PERFORMANCE: Michael Heald (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) On violin. 8 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: New Town Revue (Avid Bookshop) Reading by UGA professor Reginald McKnight and music by Tom Eisenbraun. See Calendar Pick on p. 22. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-352-2060 PERFORMANCE: UGA Ballroom Dance Performance (UGA Dance Building) Sponsored by the Department of Dance. 8 p.m. $10 (students), $15. 706-542-8579 OUTDOORS: Street Hockey (No Location Specified) Pick-up games. All levels welcome. No equipment necessary. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. athensfloorhockey@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Elementary school-age homeschoolers gather at the library to read and discuss a book together. Every Thursday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Pajama Storytime (Madison County Library) Snuggle in your jammies with your favorite stuffed animal and listen to bedtime stories. Light snack provided. All ages. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Beginning readers in grades 1–4 read aloud to an aide dog to improve reading confidence. Trainer always present. 3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Teen Cartoon Illustrators Club (Lyndon House Arts Center) Work on your favorite style of cartoon with other young artists and discuss recent drawings and characters. Pizza and soda included! Every other Thursday. Call for more information. Ages 12 & older. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. 706-613-3623 LECTURES & LIT.: Mental Health Lecture (No Location Specified, Barrow County Courthouse) Judge C. Mingledorf and Judge T. Brown of the Barrow County Treatment & Accountability Court. 7 p.m. FREE! www.fightthestigma.com MEETINGS: Clarke County Democratic Committee (Fire Hall No. 2, 489 Prince Ave.) Speaker Jeff Ingram. All interested persons are invited to attend this month's meeting of the CCDC. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-202-7515 GAMES: Trivia (The Volstead) Every Thursday! 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-5300 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny's New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706-354-1515 Friday 27
EVENTS: Dawgs After Dark: Winter Wonderland (UGA Tate Center) Activities include airbrush hats, construct-a-bear, rock climbing wall, photo snow globes, ice sculptures and food. 10 p.m. FREE! (students), $5. www.union.uga.edu ART: Get Crafty Athens! (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Crafts, demos and friendship. 3–5 p.m. Donations accepted. 706-4242-0195 ART: Lunch and Learn (Georgia Museum of Art) Chief curator of American art Paul Manoguerra discusses ways in which the museum's resources can be used in classes and research. Bring your lunch. 12:15–1:15 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.com ART: Opening Reception (OCAF) For "The Journey," a Black History Month exhibition. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com ART: UFO Painting Night (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Participate in a spaced-out painting night. Supplies included. 7 p.m. $35. 706-424-0195 KIDSTUFF: Parent and Child Puzzle Day (East Athens Community Center) Last Friday of the month. All ages. 6–7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3593 LECTURES & LIT.: Avid Poetry Series (Avid Bookshop) Megan Kaminski shares excerpts from recent works. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! avid.athens@gmail.com LECTURES & LIT.: IWS Friday Speaker Series (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 250) "Women's Constructions of Cooperatives and Deep Democracy," presented by Carolyn Medine. 12:20–1:10 p.m. FREE! 706-542-2846 Saturday 28
EVENTS: 4th Annual Chilly Dawg 5K Race (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Awards presented to overall male, overall female and top three in age groups. 8 a.m. (registration), 9 a.m. (race). $12–25. 706-542-3386 EVENTS: Film Screenings (Cine Bar Cafe) A screening of new local documentary Call to Action: Athens Raise Your Voice, followed by an information session and Walmart: The High Cost of Low Prices. 3 p.m. FREE! www.peopleforabetterathens.org EVENTS: Green Life Expo (The Classic Center) Featuring seminars and exhibits on home composting, canning, LEED building, kids' activities, shopping and more. Check website for schedule. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE! www.greenlifeathens.com EVENTS: Primp Your Pets (Athens Area Humane Society) A jewelry show fundraiser with 90 percent of sales donated to AAHS. 11 a.m. www.AthensHumaneSociety.org EVENTS: SCAVMA Auction (UGA Tate Center) Dinner, a live and silent auction and other activities to benefit the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 7–11:30 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30. bwade.edwards@gmail.com EVENTS: A Taste of Oconee (Oconee County Civic Center) Sixth annual event hosted by the Oconee County Middle School Band and Chorus Boosters. Featuring food from the area's best restaurants and a raffle of donated works from local artists and authors. The band and chorus will perform throughout the evening. 5–8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.tasteofoconee.com, www.facebook.com/atasteofoconee ART: Art Auction (Foundry Park Inn & Spa) Benefiting Mental Health America of Northeast Georgia. 6 p.m. FREE! www.fightthestigma.com PERFORMANCE: Entre Flamenco Dance Company (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) Experience the emotional art form of flamenco in a performance of guitar music, singing and dancing. 8 p.m. $22 (students), $45. 706-342-4743, www.mmcc-arts.org OUTDOORS: Animal Encounters (Memorial Park) Meet some of Bear Hollow's education ambasadors during a live animal presentation. 1:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3616 KIDSTUFF: Storytime & Craft (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Make a craft inspired by the book. For ages 2–5. Saturdays, 10–11 a.m. $10. 706-850-8226 www.treehousekidandcraft.com LECTURES & LIT.: Avid Poetry Series (Avid Bookshop) Evie Shockley shares excerpts from recent works. 7 p.m. FREE! avid.athens@gmail.com Sunday 29
EVENTS: Film Screenings (Cine Bar Cafe) A screening of new local documentary Call to Action: Athens Raise Your Voice, followed by an information session and Walmart: The High Cost of Low Prices. 3 p.m. FREE! www.peopleforabetterathens.org EVENTS: Georgia Bridal Show (The Classic Center) Meet wedding photographers, sample cakes and treats from caterers and view gowns and tuxedos on the fashion show runway. 12:30–4 p.m. $10. www.eliteevents.com EVENTS: Meat Week Kick-off (Various Locations) BBQ lovers will venture to a different joint each day for a full week to sample and rate local BBQ. Meat Week kicks off at Smokin' Po Boys BBQ in Winder. Check website for locations. 1 p.m. www.meatweek.com EVENTS: The Ultimate Bridal Show (Georgia Center) Come see the top bridal merchants in Athens, along with a bridal fashion show and more at this spectacular event: the bridal show to end all bridal shows. 12–5 p.m. $8. 706-542-2134, www.athensweddingprofessionals.com ART: Closing Reception (Kumquat Mae Bakery Cafe) For Pepper Bowen's show of recent paintings. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-769-1105 LECTURES & LIT.: Book Signing with Amy Flurry (Avid Bookshop) Athens freelance writer, editor and stylist Amy Flurry signs her new book, Recipe for Press: Pitch your Story Like the Pros & Create a Buzz. See story. 4–6 p.m. FREE! 706-352-2060 GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo's Southwest Cafe) "Brewer's Inquisition," trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655, www.buffaloscafe.com/athens GAMES: Trivia (The Capital Room) Every Sunday! Hosted by Evan Delany (former Wild Wing trivia host). First place wins $50 and second place wins $25. 8 p.m. FREE! www.thecapitalroom.com Monday 30
EVENTS: Movie Mondays (UGA Memorial Hall) A showing of The Freedom Writers. Discussion led by Geovani Ayala. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-542-5773 EVENTS: Pets and Wonder (Pain and Wonder Tattoo Studio) Get a tattoo, piercing and/or t-shirt to support the Athens Area Humane Society. Funds benefit the adoption and spay/neuter programs. 12–10 p.m. 706-208-9588, www.athenshumanesociety.org KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Snuggle in your jammies and listen to bedtime stories. Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (ACC Library) For children ages 1–3 with their caregivers. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: CineClub Panel Discussion (Cine Bar Cafe) Speakers share experiences of working in the film/entertainment industry and give tips on securing internships. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com LECTURES & LIT.: Last Monday Book Group (ACC Library) This month's title is Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving. Newcomers welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge every Monday! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef 'O' Brady's) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916
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ART: 6X6: Kai Riedl (Cine Bar Cafe) Kai Riedl will share music from his latest collaborative project with Electrophoria and the premiere of his new audiovisual work. Additional video projections will feature the work of Nick Gould, Ken Henslee and Lauren Fancher. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com OUTDOORS: Street Hockey (No Location Specified) Pick-up games. All levels welcome. No equipment necessary. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. athensfloorhockey@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Lunchtime Learning (ACC Library) "Cooperative Extension in the Local Community" covers questions about gardening, food preservation, nutrition and 4-H. 12:15–1 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650. LECTURES & LIT.: Online Computer Class (ACC Library) Introduction to PowerPoint. Call to register. 10–11:30 a.m. 706-613-3650, ext. 354. www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/services/classes.html#ath GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Shane's Rib Shack, College Station) Every Tuesday! 7 p.m. 706-543-0050 GAMES: Trivia (Chango's Asian Kitchen) Learn facts, eat noodles. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0015 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny's New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706-354-1515 Wednesday 1
EVENTS: Signing Day (Buffalo's Southwest Cafe) Follow all the action with the Original Signing Day Enthusiasts, UGA Alumni and UGA Majorettes. 7 a.m. 706-354-6655, www.buffaloscafe.com ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, in the lobby for a discussion of Radcliffe Bailey's painting "7 Steps." 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Life Drawing Open Studio (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Rms. S370 and S380) Ages 18 & up. 5:30–8:30 p.m. scientificillustrationclub@gmail.com ART: Symposium of Decorative Arts (Georgia Museum of Art) Topics include pottery archeology in Washington County, Windsor chair construction, the African-American presence in the decorative arts of the South, historic house restoration, southern needlework and southern clockmakers. Keynote address given by Georgian art dealer Deanna Deavours. Feb. 2–4. FREE! (registered students), $75–250. 706-542-4662, www.georgiamuseum.org THEATRE: The Meeting (UGA Chapel) A play dramatizing a conversation between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-542-8468 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, finger-puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 0–5. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES & LIT.: Gender Transcender (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 207) A discussion-based program focusing on gender, mental health and body image. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.lgbtcenter.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Georgia Poetry Circuit (Cine Bar Cafe) Poetry reading by nationally known, touring poet Todd Boss and local writer Jeff Fallis. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef 'O' Brady's) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Wednesdays, 8 p.m. (Baldwin St. location), 8:30 p.m. (Broad St. location). 706-548-3442 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Willy's Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, 5 Points) Open your pie-hole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com
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EVENTS: Grit-Off! 2/3 (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA)) Enjoy the fruits of a competition for the best grits from local Southern restaurants with a performance of "Keep Hope Alive" by Ted Kuhn, which addresses the relationship between the HOPE Scholarship and the Georgia Lottery. 7–9 p.m. $6 (suggested donation). www.athica.org LECTURES & LIT.: Symposium on Historic Mill Redevelopment 2/4 (Chase Street Elementary School) Four nationally renowned speakers will detail the economic and cultural ramifications of redeveloping the Southern Mills property located one mile from downtown Athens. Part of the Preservation Matters series. Pre-registration required. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $35. 706-353-1801, www.achfonline.org PERFORMANCE: Unchained Tour of Georgia 2/8 (The Melting Point) Featuring readings/performances by Elna Baker, Joan Juliet Buck, Edgar Oliver and more, with musical performances from Shovels and Rope. 7:30 p.m. $15. www.theunchainedtour.org EVENTS: Athens Jewish Film Festival 2/11 (Morton Theatre) Featuring a lineup of critically acclaimed films that explore the Jewish identity, culture and experience. Feb. 11–14. www.athensjff.org KIDSTUFF: Second Saturday Storytime 2/11 (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Join the SCNC staff for stories about the woods and its resident creatures. 2:30–3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615, www.athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter PERFORMANCE: International Championship of Collegiate a Cappella 2/11 (Morton Theatre) Varsity Vocals, with local host UGA Noteworthy, presents a night of a cappella with collegiate groups from all over the South competing for spots at the semi-final round. 7:30 p.m. $10–15. www.varsityvocals.com PERFORMANCE: Circus Athena 2/17 (Morton Theatre) A never-before seen assembly of Athens' own circus performers, featuring live music. Feb. 17, 7 p.m. & Feb. 18, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. 7 p.m. $10–15. 706-613-3771 EVENTS: The Miss Black A-CC Teen Pageant 4/22 (Morton Theatre) Contestants compete for awards in community service and academia in this 37th annual pageant. 5 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. 706-613-3771, www.mortontheatre.com
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