Saturday, May 18
38 events
Kidstuff
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Sandy Creek Nature Center
Nature Trading Post
Trade one or two objects found in nature for points or other nature objects in the center's collection.
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Barnes & Noble
Storytime
For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe.
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Double Dutch Press
Screenprinting 101 for Kids
A workshop in the basics from image production to finished prints. For ages 10 & up.
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Avid Bookshop
Saturday Storytime
Join Avid for books and games.
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Rock Eagle 4H Center
Saturday at the Rock: Astronomical Observations
(Eatonton) The Atlanta Astronomy Club leads a guided observation of the sun and discussion of NASA's Curiosity Rover.
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Open House
(Morningstar Montessori Toddler House) Tour the classrooms and learn more about what the program offers. Chidlren are taught in English/Spanish bilingual classrooms with a ratio of eight children per two teachers. For ages 1.5–3.5.
Live Music
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Terrapin Beer Co.
COPPERMOUTH Local rock/Americana band featuring Christopher Henderson, Ron Winders (Dusty Lightswitch), Mike Gavrieldes (Splinterbelly, Sweet Knievel) and Ethan Davis.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
BREATHLANES Athens musical collective playing organic, atmospheric improv. Featuring John Miley (guitar), Dave Spivey (keys), Dave Domizi (bass) and Nathan Hale (drums).
WHISPER KISS Acoustic project featuring multi-instrumentalist Michael Wegner (Abbey Road LIVE!, Fuzzy Sprouts) and Shelley Olin (DubConscious, Grogus).
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PASSION PIT Synth-heavy, danceable indie pop from leader Michael Angelakos.
ELLIE GOULDING English singer-songwriter playing electronic, synth pop tunes with elements of folk and dream pop.
GROUPLOVE Upbeat indie pop-rock outfit from Los Angeles.
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Amici
SNOWCONE FOR PRESIDENT Funk, rock and blues band from Carrollton, GA playing a mix of originals and covers.
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Georgia Theatre
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS This Athens institution has been covering classic country for 20 years with a handful of twangy originals thrown in the mix.
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40 Watt Club
PACIFICUV Long-running local dream-pop/electro act. Album release show!
BROTHERS Local trio plays swirling, folky tunes that are rich with strings, twisted overdubs and haunting vocals.
WHITE VIOLET Local group playing haunting, brooding, atmospheric indie-pop.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
CANNERY ROW Country-rock with pop and R&B influences.
RED DAUGHTERS "Boozy and woozy late night country rock meant for smoky bars" out of Minneapolis.
LITTLE GOLD Local trio fronted by Christian DeRoeck, formerly of Woods, playing garage rock with pop sensibilities.
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Nowhere Bar
SIDEREAL Ambient reggae/rock band with roots in Jacksonville, FL.
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Max
MANGER Speed thrash metal "with a dash of Satan." The band harks back to the days of NWOBHM: ripping solos and screeching vocals.
FISTY Thrash punk band from Athens with the the motto "drunk before sunset."
GRIPE This Athens thrash, grind and powerviolence band is known for the intensity of its live show.
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Caledonia Lounge
SHEPHERDS Grungey, lo-fi Atlanta band playing upbeat and simplistic rock tunes.
SEA OF STORMS Richmond, VA-based post-hardcore band featuring former members of Mouthbreather.
JUNA Sweeping local post-rock band with end-of-the-world instrumentation.
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Bishop Park
PAUL LOMBARD Local blues singer. (8 a.m.)
THE GREEN FLAG BAND Playing traditional Irish music. (10 a.m.)
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Green Room
EFREN Local roots-rock band returns after a brief hiatus with new tunes and new members.
DANGFLY! Local rock band featuring an all-star lineup, including Adam Payne, Shawn Johnson, Jay Rodgers, Scotty Nicholson and Adam Poulin.
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The Melting Point
BACK IN TIME Veterans of the local and regional rock scenes play classic beach and soul covers.
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The Office Lounge
ROLLIN' HOME Local Southern rock band.
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Go Bar
KARA KILDARE Kill Kill Buffalo frontwoman plays a solo set.
T.S. WOODWARD Psychedelic, piano-centric pop from this local singer-songwriter.
DJ MARIE powerkompany's Marie Davon becomes Marie Antoinette, lost in the world of new wave and darkwave hits and accompanied by her handsome assistants. Let them eat cake!
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Pittard Park
WINTERVILLE MARIGOLD FESTIVAL Winterville's recently revived family-friendly festival will feature an all-day schedule of live music. Among those set to perform: The Welfare Liners, Jim White, Dodd Ferrelle, Clay Leverett, Shonna Tucker & Eye Candy, Betsy Franck, 90 Acre Farm, Kyshona Armstrong and The Howard Sisters. For the full schedule, see www.cityofwinterville.com/marigold.
Events
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Memorial Park
Contra Dance
Presented by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society. Live music by the Freedom Fries (Joe Willey, Russell McCumber, Dave Dowless). Calling by Andrea Nettleton. Free 30-minute lesson beginning at 7:30 p.m. No experience or partner needed.
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Bishop Park
Athens Farmers Market
Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music at every market. This week includes a chef demo by Kyle Jacovino of 5&10, a kids' scavenger hunt and live music by Paul Lombard and Green Flag.
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Poplar Springs Baptist Church
3rd Annual Riding for a Reason
Join in a 31- or 64-mile bike ride from Bishop to Wiley Farm and back. Proceeds benefit the Athens Land Trust. Visit website to register.
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Oconee County Courthouse
Oconee Farmers Market
(Watkinsville) Locally grown produce, meats, grains, flowers, soaps, birdhouses, gourds and more.
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Petzone Dog Rescue
Grand Opening
For Petzone's Affordable Pet Wellness Clinic. Free nail trims, door prizes, coupons, raffles, discounted rabies vaccinations, an outdoor craft sale, bounce houses and food. Artists, vendors and demonstrators may email to reserve a booth.
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Marigold Festival
(Downtown Winterville) Featuring a parade (10 a.m.), car show (11 a.m.–3 p.m.), arts and crafts, barbecue, street dancing, the Marigold 10K (7:30 a.m.), live entertainment and more. See website for schedule.
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The Classic Center
GA Republican Party State Convention
State Convention Delegates will elect State GOP Officers, including Chairman.
Games
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Tyche's Games
Pathfinder Society Event
Explorers' RPG. Bring your imagination.
Performance
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Morton Theatre
School of Rock
Dancefx presents its annual spring showcase for young students to demonstrate a year's worth of hard work.
Classes
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Ecology and Identification of Wetland Plants
Learn about the functional and structural adaptations of wetland vegetation, as well as how to identify and describe them.
Art
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Bendzunas Glass
Live Glassblowing
(Comer) The family-run gallery demonstrates live glassblowing.
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Georgia Museum of Art
Tour at Two: "Art and Social Change"
Docent Ruth Walton leads a tour in conjunction with the International Council of Museum's International Museum Day: "Museums (Memory+Creativity)=Social Change."
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DeLaurier Home
Art Sale
Fused glass jewelry by Sarah DeLaurier and pottery by Louise DeLaurier. Proceeds benefit single mothers in Uganda and Mission Year, a program serving impoverished people in the U.S.
Lectures & Lit
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Front Porch Book Store
Famous Outdoor Book Sale
(Winterville) Friends of the Winterville Library present a book sale featuring hundreds of titles.
Outdoors
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Be a Farmer for a Day
(Covenant Valley Farms, Colbert) Assist with weeding, building raised beds, livestock care and feeding and working with honeybees. Followed by a tour of the farm. Dinner included. Call for reservation.
DJs
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Max
ZZ Ryder
ZZ RYDER All-vinyl DJ set from a member of the HUMMS.
Ending Saturday, May 18
Classes
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Studio Mod Glass
Small Scale Glass Fusing Workshop
Local glass artist Annette Paskiewicz teaches how to score, break and use brightly colored sheets of glass in various projects. Materials included. Visit website to register. May 17 & 18. $100/class. modglassgirl@gmail.com, www.studiomodglass.com