Wednesday, February 13
52 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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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.
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Athens, GA
LACSI Call for Artists
Artists are invited to submit entries to "Reflections of the Latin American Natural Environment," a national juried exhibition of contemporary art. Email submissions by Mar. 15. Visit website for details. lacsiuga@gmail.com, www.lacsi.uga.edu
Live Music
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Farm 255
DIAL INDICATORS Local jazz act featuring Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor saxophone.
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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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Green Room
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.
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40 Watt Club
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Night one of the UGA Music Business Program's third annual battle. Featuring Faun Dew, Swamp, Jonny & Shim, The Kinky Aphrodesiacs and Entropic Constant.
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Terrapin Beer Co.
THE LAST TYCOON Local dark-folk/Americana outfit.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
SLAW AND ORDER Local drum and keys duo performs tambourine-rich pop tracks.
GLASSCRAFTS Fuzzed-out pop-punk from members of Grass Giraffes.
EVER ENDING KICKS Experimental pop group from Washington state.
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Farm 255
HOLOPAW Long-running Gainesville, FL-based indie band led by talented songwriter John Orth. See Calendar Pick on p. 18.
BROTHERS Local trio plays swirling folky tunes that are rich with strings, twisted overdubs and haunting vocals.
MOTHS Jacob Morris plays a mostly acoustic sort of '70s folk-rock with a pop sensibility and an inevitable psychedelic tinge.
TODD KILLINGS Group fronted by former Dead Dog guitarist John McLean.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
WOMEN FOLK Local singer-songwriter Emily Jackson presents this series featuring local female artists.
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Nowhere Bar
ANDREW KAHRS This UGA grad has a silky smooth voice and soulful style that is reminiscent of John Mayer or Jack Johnson.
Performance
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Hugh Hodgson School of Music
Bassoon Recital
Darrel Hale performs on bassoon.
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.
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
You Pick Movie Day
Kids can cast their vote on the library's Facebook page to watch either Brave or The Pirates! Band of Misfits. Movie shows Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OCLCS
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Madison County Library
Drop-in Crafting for Kids
All-day drop-in crafting for kids. Feb. 15–18. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597
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ACC Library
Toddler Storytime
Stories for toddlers. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650
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Memorial Park
Spring Break Field Trip: The Great Outdoors
Participants will spend the day celebrating the natural environment by touring the State of Georgia Botanical Garden and then heading to Sandy Creek Park for disc golf and kite flying. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 5–10. Register by Mar. 1. Mar. 12, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $15-23. 706-613-3580, www.athensclarkecounty.com/memorial
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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Ciné Barcafé
petHarmony: Pet Speed Dating
Find the perfect pet with petHarmony. Humans can spend a few minutes with cats and dogs to find a good match, and spend extra time with their favorites. Features dessert, a raffle and a dance party after.
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UGA Records Center and Map Library
For the Love of Records
The UGA Records Center hosts an open house.
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
Classes
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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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Treehouse Kid and Craft
How to Take Great Kids Photos
Photographer Kate Skogen teaches how to take better family photographs.
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Jerzee's Sports Bar
Spicy Salsa Dancing
Learn how to Salsa.
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Madison County Library
Mobile Computer Classes
Mobile Computer Labs are held in vans fully outfitted with computer equipment and a trainer. 90-minute classes include computer basics, Internet and email, e-readers, Microsoft Office programs and social networking. Call to make reservation. Classes held Wednesdays, 10 a.m. in The Comer Learning Center and 1:30 p.m. in the Sanford Community Center. FREE! 706-795-5597
Meetings
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Athens Bank and Trust Building
Athens Area Chapter of AARP
Monthly meeting of the American Association of Retired Persons. Open to the public.
Lectures & Lit
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UGA Jackson St. Building
History Lecture: Ari Levine
(Room 123) UGA Associate Professor of History Ari Levine is a cultural historian of early modern China. He speaks about "Read-Write Memory: How to Translate Images of Early Modern Chinese Cityscapes into Texts (and Back Again.)"
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Body, Mind & Spirit
Buddha Book Study
A discussion group that supports applying Buddha's teachings to end suffering in all areas of life. Every Wednesday.
Ending Wednesday, February 13
Word on the Street
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Athens, GA
Valentine's Raffle
The Athens Area Humane Society is offering a Valentine's raffle with offers from local businesses worth over $1,000. The raffle includes gifts from Hotel Indigo, Model Citizen Salon, Flirt Fashions, Big City Bread and more. Visit website to purchase a raffle ticket through Feb. 13. $25. www.athenshumanesociety.org
Karaoke & Open Mic
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The Volstead
Karaoke
KARAOKE Every Tuesday!