Thursday, January 31
30 events
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!
ISLAND DOGS New project from William Chamberlain (Vestibules).
CS LUXEM Experimental guitarist from Lawrence, KS.
I COME TO SHANGHAI "Bong-wave" duo plays swirling, synth-heavy drone-pop anchored by bassy beatscapes and melodic vocals.
DOUG MAINS & THE CITY FOLK Michigan-based folk band.
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The Globe
SHAVED CHRIST Local punk band featuring members of American Cheeseburger, Witches, Dark Meat and Hot New Mexicans.
CHURCH WHIP Tampa-based punk tunes.
DASHER Noise-punk band from Atlanta.
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WUOG 90.5 FM
BLACK MOON Loud, psychedelic, guitar-driven rock.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
BILL MALLONEE The formerly local songwriter and Vigilantes of Love frontman swings through town to play a set of his honest, heartbreaking originals.
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Caledonia Lounge
LEE BAINS III & THE GLORY FIRES Gritty, bluesy rock and roll mixed with smooth, twangy R&B. Featuring former members of The Dexateens.
WIEUCA Local alt-country band with a slack-rock vibe.
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Georgia Theatre
THOMAS WYNN AND THE BELIEVERS This six-piece group from Orlando plays Americana rock infused with Southern soul.
SAM SNIPER Local alt-country band.
ROADKILL GHOST CHOIR Folk-influenced rock six-piece from Deland, FL.
DANA SWIMMER A montage of garage rock with sweet, soulful undertones.
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Farm 255
CANDID COAL PEOPLE Local, earnest pop-folk group playing in the style of contemporaries like Mumford & Sons.
HART SAWYER AND THE LOVE PROJECT Upbeat folk-pop from this local, female-fronted band.
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The Melting Point
IKE STUBBLEFIELD & FRIENDS Soulful R&B artist Ike Stubblefield is a Hammond B3 virtuoso who cut his teeth backing Motown legends like the Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Tonight's show features special guests Col. Bruce Hampton & Pharaoh's Kitchen.
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Nowhere Bar
ROOT SPIRITS Local two-piece blues-rock outfit draws from American roots music and psychedelia to create an absorbing experience.
DEAD RABBITS Raw and melodic '60s garage rock with firm roots in the early blues.
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Crow's Nest
REID STRIPLING Georgia based singer-songwriter and guitarist blending alt-country, folk, pop, and rock along the lines of Ryan Adams.
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40 Watt Club
ATHENS BUSINESS ROCKS Annual Nuçi's Space benefit/battle of the bands, featuring King Cotton & The Sweaty T's (Ruby Sue Graphics), Punch List (TSAV), Jesus Thrice (Daily Groceries), Kneel Before Diamond (Partner Software), Notary Public Enemy (Blanchard Law Office), The Fret Dressers (Baxendale Guitars), '87 Is a Place On Earth (Flagpole Magazine) and Your Band (Your Pie).
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Green Room
MAMA'S LOVE Local progressive rock band plays an intimate acoustic set.
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!
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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Terrapin Beer Co.
UGA Costa Rica Percentage Night
A percentage of sales and silent auction proceeds benefit UGA Costa Rica. Event includes tee-shirts and silent auction items from Jittery Joe’s, R.E.M., Normal Bar and Trappeze.
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.
Classes
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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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J. Phil Campbell Agricultural Research Station
Beekeeping Class
Local beekeeper Will Dix leads a class on the history of beekeeping and honey bee biology. Sponsored by the Oconee County UGA Extension Service.
Film
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Georgia Museum of Art
Americans in Italy Film Series
Summertime tells the story of a middle-aged schoolteacher who travels to Venice and falls in love with an Italian merchant.
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UGA Tate Student Center
Campus Movie Fest
(Theater) A red carpet premiere of the top 16 short films made by UGA students. Prizes awarded for best picture, comedy and drama.
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Beechwood 11 Cinemas
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Rifftrax, best known for Mystery Science Theater 3000, presents a re-broadcast of the original episode. Comedians Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett fire patented wisecracking commentary of this gold standard of bad movies.
Art
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Town 220
Opening Reception
(Madison, GA) For "Earthy Abstraction," works by Jack Kehoe, Kipley Meyer, Brian Rust and Dwight Smith that interpret the theme with natural materials. Refreshments provided.
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Eco Art Lab
Call for Artists
Invitation for art works related to our collective need to deal with current human-caused climate change for an exhibit running Mar. 17–Apr. 29. Deadline Mar. 1. ecoartlaboratory@gmail.com, ecoartlab.wordpress.com
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Athens, GA
The Art Rocks Athens Foundation
Seeking artists who were creating art in, or related to, Athens between 1975–1985 for a major retrospective exhibition at Lamar Dodd May 23–July 31, 2014. The retrospective will explore the relationship between visual arts and the birth of the Athens music scene. www.artrocksathens.com
Performance
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UGA Memorial Hall
Nordic Choir
The Luther College Nordic Choir performs a cappella versions of “A Spotless Rose” by Paul Mealor and “Go Lovely Rose” by Eric Whitacre, along with spirituals and works by Bach, Jennings and Schütz.
Kidstuff
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ACC Library
StoryTubes Contest
Kids are invited to create two-minute videos featuring their favorite book or series for a chance to win prizes. For ages 5–18. Deadline Feb. 24, 10 p.m. www.storytubes.info
Ending Thursday, January 31
Word on the Street
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Accepting Applications for Food Tester
(UGA Russell Research Center) Now seeking volunteers who enjoy goal-oriented group activities, are in good health, who have good senses of taste and smell and are non-smokers to become trained food tasters. Email application through January to sensory.lab@ars.usda.gov.
Classes
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ACC Library
Computer Classes
Online computer classes as well as in-library classes and one-on-one instruction. Topics include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, eBooks and more. Call for times and to register. 706-613-3650
Classes
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UGA Tate Student Center
Karate
Traditional Okinawan hard-style karate taught in a positive atmosphere. Check website for schedule. FREE! athensyoshukai@gmail.com, www.athensy.com
Art
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The Classic Center
Seeking Artists for Artists' Market
Local visual artists are invited to apply to participate in the Artists’ Market at The Classic Center’s Grand Opening Community Open House on Saturday, Feb. 16. Applications can be picked up at The Classic Center box office. The first 22 applicants who meet the requirements will be accepted. Email for more information. info@athensculturalaffairs.org