Wednesday, January 16
57 events
Art
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Georgia Museum of Art
Tour at Two
Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of highlights from the museum's collection.
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The World Famous
Call for Artists
The World Famous is looking to display local works of art. The restaurant and live music venue is scheduled to open soon. Interested artists working in any media are encouraged to submit works for consideration. athensmuzik@hotmail.com
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Georgia Museum of Art
Decorative Arts Tour
Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of the decorative arts from the museum's collection.
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UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries
Life Drawing Open Studio
(Room S370) An opportunity to draw or paint the human figure from life. No instruction provided.
Live Music
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Farm 255
CALEB DARNELL Member of The Darnell Boys and Bellyache sings the blues.
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Green Room
CARL LINDBERG & FRIENDS Beloved local latin-jazz bassist performs a mix of standards and originals.
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Terrapin Beer Co.
CHRIS BELL Electric cello swerves and jumps around beatboxing and electric piano in this songwriter's quirky pop.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
GUITAR SUMMIT Round-table style guitar-geekery with hosts Dan Nettles and Allen Owens, featuring short solo sets from each artist with duo performances intermixed. Part of a three-part series focusing on the beautiful, unexpected, and sometimes raunchy life of the guitar. Tonight's guests include William Tonks and Al Owens, and is loosely centered around the theme of "Unplugged."
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Porterhouse Grill
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens is back for 2013! Join drummer Nicholas Wiles with bassist Drew Hart and pianist Steve Key for an evening of original music, improv and standards.
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Caledonia Lounge
THE SOFT MOON Luis Vasques plays dark, moody, synth-driven music that is experimental in nature.
MAJICAL CLOUDZ Montreal-based experimental band.
TWIN TIGERS Loud and lush at the same time, this local rock band combines jarring guitar riffs with sweeping melodies and heavy percussion.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
ECHO CANYON Local trio of Jim Wilson, Chuck Bradburn and Craig Lieske plays experimental music that is playful yet demanding with an other-worldly, delicate feel that evolves into metal power.
THE LANES Project featuring brothers Kevin and Matt Lane with Richard Mikulka on guitar and Chuck Bradburn on bass playing powerpop in the vein of The Possibilities.
DJ FORD EXPLODER Matt Patton (Dexateens, Drive-By Truckers) spinning old soul records.
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Georgia Theatre
TOUBAB KREWE Instrumental band that uses unique African instrumentation and blends Southern, classic rock with the rich musical textures of Mali.
DANGERMUFFIN South Carolina trio that shifts between Southern rock, beach grooves and Americana.
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New Earth Music Hall
GREENSKY BLUEGRASS Well-regarded, well-traveled, Michigan-based bluegrass group.
HIGH STRUNG STRING BAND High-energy sounds building on the originality of folk-grass with a tinge of edginess.
CICADA RHYTHM Local acoustic guitar and upright bass duo playing bluegrass-tinged indie folk. See story on p. 15.
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Go Bar
THE SEDIMENT CLUB Post-punk/no wave tunes from Providence, RI.
WITCH WOLF Massachusetts-based noise band.
MOUSER Exuberant garage-pop that experiments with noise jams.
HALF ACID Greg O'Connell (Bubbly Mommy Gun) experiments with synths and talk boxes.
BUBBLY MOMMY GUN Local experimental pop band that plays idiosyncratic, psychedelic tunes.
Classes
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Treehouse Kid and Craft
Adult Intermediate Sewing
For those who know a little about sewing and want to learn more. Learn how to read patterns and more. Machine required. Monday, Wednesday and Friday though Jan. 18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $120. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
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Athens Latino Center for Education and Services (ALCES)
Zumba
Instructed by Maricela Delgado. Every Monday and Tuesday, 7:30–8:30 p.m. $3. 706-540-0591
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Zumba at the Garden
Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves comprise this dynamic fitness program. Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $10/class, $70/session. www.uga.edu/botgarden
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Little Kings Shuffle Club
SALSAthens
Cuban-style salsa dance classes with SALSAthens. Every Wednesday.
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Dancefx
Dance Classes
Ballet, tap, hip-hop, Zumba, contemporary, foxtrot, Western dancing, strip aerobics, ballroom dancing, salsa, Pilates and more. Check website for schedule. 706-355-3078, www.dancefx.org
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Native Plant Symposium
Learn how to garden with native flowers and trees while considering related conservation issues and how to incorporate these plants into a home landscape plan. Lunch included.
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Community
Fashion Design Course
Learn fashion illustration and collection development during a six-week course with fashion designer Alexandra Parsons, and machine sewing and re-design skills with Community seamstress Beth Jamieson. Ends with a fashion show. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–9 p.m. $285. communityathens@gmail.com
Lectures & Lit
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ACC Library
Talking About Books
Adult book discussion group. This month's title is The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Newcomers welcome.
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Oconee County Library
Muslim Journeys Bookshelf Program
Colonel (ret.) Lawrence H. Saul hosts the program "Islam, Foundation, History, Tenants of the Faith, and the Role of Islam in Today's World." The Library received the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf, a collection of 26 books related to the people, places, history, faith and cultures of Muslims around the world, including those within the United States.
Games
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Blind Pig Tavern
Full Contact Trivia
Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night.
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Copper Creek Brewing Company
Trivia
Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.
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Willy's Mexicana Grill
Trivia
Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday.
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Beef 'O' Brady's
Sports Trivia
Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night.
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Mellow Mushroom
Trivia
Every Wednesday.
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Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express
Trivia
Jump on the trivia train! Every Wednesday.
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Your Pie
Trivia
(Five Points location) Open your pie-hole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday.
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Crow's Nest
Dirty Nerds Trivia
Trivia in the Crow's Nest. Every Wednesday.
Kidstuff
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Madison County Library
Preschool & Toddler Storytime
Includes stories, finger-puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5. Every Wednesday.
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Barnes & Noble
Storytime
For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe.
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Pump It Up
Pop-In Playtime
Children ages 11 & under can bounce around and have a jumping good time. Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $3 (ages 2 & under), $6 (ages 2 & up). 706-613-5676
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Arrow
Spanish Lessons for Tots
Spanish lessons with music, dancing and fun surprises led by Sarah Ehlers. For ages 2.5–4 years old. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $10. ourarrow@gmail.com
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Arrow
Shared Nanny Sessions
Caregiving with a child ratio of 1 to 3. For ages 6 months–4 years. Pre-registration required. Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $30–125. ourarrow@gmail.com, www.ourarrow.com
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East Athens Community Center
Arts in the Afternoon
Afterschool program teaches arts and crafts and allows children to create original artwork. Ages 6–15. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3593
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Oconee County Library
Storytime
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
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Oconee County Library
Anime Club
All dedicated fans and new fans of anime and manga are invited. Ages 13–18.
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Treehouse Kid and Craft
Kids' Beginning Sewing
Learn the basics of using a machine and sewing a straight line with instructor Amanda Kapousouz. Parents are asked to come in for the last 30 minutes to help kids at home. Ages 8–12. Sundays, Feb. 3–24, 1–3 p.m. $80. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Karaoke & Open Mic
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Boar's Head Lounge
Open Mic Night
OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Every Wednesday!
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The Office Lounge
Karaoke
KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!
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Tapped
Karaoke
KARAOKE Every Wednesday!
Events
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Madison Bar & Bistro
Canine Cocktail Hour
Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog! Every Wednesday. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com
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UGA School of Law
Georgia Supreme Court Visit
Oral arguments for Edenfield v. State (death penalty) and Shekhawat, et al. v. Jones et al. (medical malpractice). Registration required.
Support Groups
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Athens, GA
Emotional Abuse Support Group
Demeaning behavior and hateful words can be just as harmful as punches and kicks. Childcare provided. Call for location. Every Wednesday. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! 706-543-3331 (hotline), 706-613-3357, ext. 771
Performance
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UGA Fine Arts Building
State Ballet Theatre of Russia
A fully-staged production of Cinderella with Prokofiev’s music, dancers, sets and costumes.
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UGA Memorial Hall
Woodwind Concert
University of Ohio's Woodwind Trio performs.
Help Out
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Avid Bookshop
World Book Night
Volunteers needed to hand out books on World Book Night, Jan. 23, to people who may not be regular readers. Sign up online. www.worldbooknight.org
Word on the Street
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Sandy Creek Nature Center
Pie Day
39th anniversary celebration featuring homemade pies, planetarium shows, kids' activities and live music. Call or email to make reservation by Jan. 23. Jan. 27, 3–5 p.m. 706-613-3615, scncinc@gmail.com
Ending Wednesday, January 16
Karaoke & Open Mic
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The Volstead
Karaoke
KARAOKE Every Tuesday!