Thursday, January 17
35 events
Classes
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Sewcial Studio
From Sewing to Quiltmaking
If you already know how to sew and want to learn how to make quilts, this class will teach you the basics of using the tools. Pre-registration required. Jan 17, 6–7:30 p.m. $10. 706-247-6143, www.sewcialstudio.com
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens
Scottish Country Dance Classes
Social dancing at its liveliest with jigs, reels and strathspeys. Bring your dancing shoes. Every Thursday, 7–9 p.m. $3. dabmillier@google.com
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Treehouse Kid and Craft
Adult Knitting
Learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Thursdays through Jan. 31, 7:30–8:30 p.m. $65. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Live Music
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The Office Lounge
THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES Get your fill of straight-up, authentic blues covers from this skilled Athens five-piece. This is an open jam and guests are welcome!
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Barbeque Shack
OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM All pickers welcome! Every Thursday!
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
HAND SAND HANDS Experimental, psychedelic pop-rock from Jonathan Miller. Every Thursday in January!
BROTHERS Local trio plays swirling folky tunes that are rich with strings, twisted overdubs and haunting vocals.
JOHN FERNANDES Olivia Tremor Control bassist and local experimental fixture plays a solo set.
FUTURE APE TAPES Local group creating psychedelic, experimental music driven by loops, beats, guitars and synths.
KILL KILL BUFFALO Grungy, hard-rock duo based in Athens featuring Kara Kildare's powerful, seductive vocals.
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Nowhere Bar
COTTER PEN Local quartet plays jammy rock, blues and soul.
SETH WINTERS Mainstream songwriting with a guitar-driven sound.
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40 Watt Club
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local Southern rock superstars return for a three-night stand.
THUNDERCRACK The touring crew behind the Drive-By Truckers performs a set of Bruce Springsteen covers.
ÇITLIN' SOUTHERN SOUL REVUE Nuci's Space's own cover band performs a set of soul covers.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
JAZZ NIGHT Jazz jam featuring drummer Seth Hendershot and others.
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Caledonia Lounge
CLOAK AND DAGGER DATING SERVICE Local six-piece ensemble plays loud and loose straightahead rock with dueling male/female vocals.
COME WHAT MAY Hard and fast local rock band with a positive message.
PANIC MANOR Rock group from Augusta.
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Georgia Theatre
ROLLIN' IN THE HAY "High-octane groove-grass with a touch of down home foot stompin'."
BEAR LEFT This local high-energy jam band combines rock and funk influences.
UNIVERSAL SIGH Athens-based jazz-fusion/funk-oriented rock band that strives to create a unique musical experience with each and every performance.
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New Earth Music Hall
RUG Melodic alternative rock band from Orlando.
FEATHER TRADE Formerly known as Misfortune500, this local band plays moody post-pop.
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Green Room
LASSINE KOUYATE Local Americana singer-songwriter Adam Klein presents a new twist on the traditional West African music he recorded in Mali.
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Terrapin Beer Co.
ERIC SOMMER Upbeat songs that showcase the D.C.-native guitarist's proficiency in slide guitar and Travis picking.
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Crow's Nest
TJ & FRANK Members of The District Attorneys play a set.
JACK BLAUVELT Dana Swimmer frontman performs a solo set.
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The Melting Point
MISSY RAINES & THE NEW HIP Raines and her band "blur the lines between jazz, bluegrass and R&B, redefining the acoustic/electric/hybrid landscape.
THE HOBOHEMIANS This six-piece plays popular American and European roots music of the 1910s, '20s and '30s: a potent mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.
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Georgia Bar
THE REIVERS Local rock and roll band.
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Farm 255
EUREKA CALIFORNIA Melodic, guitar-driven indie rock influenced by bands like Guided by Voices.
ZEROSMITHS New band from John McClain, featuring members of S H A D E.
MONSOON Female-fronted local post-punk band.
CLARA HOAG Folk-punk singer-songwriter.
PIPES YOU SEE, PIPES YOU DON'T Pete Erchick (Olivia Tremor Control) plays gorgeous psych-pop.
Games
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Johnny's New York Style Pizza
Trivia with a Twist
Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete!
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The Volstead
Trivia
Every Thursday!
Art
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Athens, GA
Third Thursday Art Series
Six galleries stay open late the third Thursday of every month. Participating galleries include the Georgia Museum of Art, Lamar Dodd School of Art, ATHICA, Lyndon House Arts Center, Cine and the GlassCube & Gallery @ Hotel Indigo.
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UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries
2013 Shouky Shaheen Lecture
(Room S151) Helen Evans, a specialist in early Christian, Byzantine and Armenian art, speaks on her three recent Byzantine Metropolitan Museum exhibitions.
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Parkview Community Center
Artist Talk
(Student Resource Center, room 522) Stanley Bermudez discusses his work in the exhibit, "Otros Soñadores," featuring four artists whose work addresses issues of Latino identity. Reception to follow.
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Good Dirt
Opening Reception and Gallery Talk
For "Discrete Aperture: The Work of Nils Folke Anderson," an exhibit of paintings and sculptures.
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Madison County Library
Book, Jacket and Journal Show
(Third Floor) A display of all of the Association of American University Presses 2012 Book, Jacket, and Journal Show winners, including Scholarly Typographic, Scholarly Illustrated, Trade Typographic, Trade Illustrated and Jackets & Covers design awards.
Events
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Nature Ramblers
Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden while making new friends and enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. Every Thursday.
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Healing Arts Centre
Reiki Circle
A Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. Every Thursday.
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First Baptist Church
Relay for Life Kickoff
Learn all about this year's Relay for Life. Snacks provided.
Karaoke & Open Mic
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Go Bar
Dr. Fred's Karaoke
KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John "Dr. Fred" Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Kidstuff
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Rocksprings Community Center
Ben Franklin's Scientific Experiment Program
Celebrate Ben Franklin's birthday and attempt to recreate several of his scientific experiments.
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Oconee County Library
Read to Rover
Children can read aloud to trained dogs to improve reading confidence. Trainer always present. Register for a 15-minute session.
Lectures & Lit
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Madison County Library
Understanding Volcanos
Dr. David Dallmeyer, Professor Emeritus of Geology at UGA, shares a power point presentation. Followed by a Q&A.
Film
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UGA Tate Student Center
Whit Stillman
A moderated discussion with writer and director Whit Stillman (Metropolitan, Barcelona, The Last Days of Disco).
Auditions
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Oconee Youth Playhouse
Big: The Musical
Auditions will be held for Big: The Musical, based on the Tom Hanks movie, Big, and are open to kids ages 5 & above. Individual singing auditions will be held for high school students and older, with group auditions for 8th grade and younger. Sign-up in advance. Auditions held Jan. 27. 706-769-2677, www.oypoysp.com
Word on the Street
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Tax Preparation Help
(Multiple Locations) Free federal and tax preparation and e-filing offered by AARP Tax-Aide Program available through Apr. 13. Please bring 2012 tax documents, supporting information and a copy of a 2011 tax return. Monday, 1–4:30 p.m. at Oconee Co. Library. Wednesday–Saturday, 9 am.–1 p.m. at Epps Bridge Pkwy. Kroger. Tuesday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Oglethorpe Library. Gayle Horne, 706-369-1245