Thursday, February 23
39 events
Performance
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Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
ARCO Chamber Orchestra
The ensemble will perform Bach, Igor Kholopov, Mozart and Efrem Podgaits.
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UGA New Dance Theatre
CORE Concert Dance Company: A World of Difference
CORE performs contemporary, aerial and multidisciplinary events incorporating interactive film, visual arts, literature and new music into multimedia performances.
Kidstuff
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Madison County Library, Danielsville
Pajama Storytime
Bring your pajama-clad kids in for bedtime stories, songs and a light snack. Ages 0–7.
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ACC Library
Teen Council
Teens can come together to discuss plans for the ACC Library's teen department's collections and programs. Ages 11-18.
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Madison County Library, Danielsville
Lego Club
Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based games. Blocks provided. For ages 8 & up.
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ACC Library
Afterschool Movie
The film has not been picked yet but suggestions are welcome. Ages 11–18.
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Multiple Locations
Sportstime
Players will be introduced to basketball, football, golf, kickball, lacrosse, soccer and more. Ages 3–4. Mondays, Mar. 15–Apr. 19, 4:45–5:30 p.m. at Trail Creek Park. Tuesdays, Mar. 14–Apr. 18, 4:45–5:30 p.m. at Southeast Clarke Park. $65. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure
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ACC Library
Mardi Gras Party
Laissez les bons temps rouler. Celebrate with music, crafts and king cake. For ages 4–8 and their caregivers.
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UGA Bug Camp
(UGA Poultry Science, 110 Cedar St.) Participants will get a hands-on feel for entomology. Mar. 9 & 10, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $35–65. blog.caes.uga.edu
Karaoke & Open Mic
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Go Bar
Dr. Fred's Karaoke
KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic Dr. Fred and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Every Thursday!
Lectures & Lit
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Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries
Darl Snyder Lecture
The UGA AFrican Studies Institute presents the 25th annual lecture. UGA alumna Alexandra Wright, Overseas Research Fellow for the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, speaks on "capacity strengthening vector control laboratories in resource limited settings in East and West Africa."
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ACC Library
Recognizing Alzheimer's: The Basics
Learn about memory loss, dementia, risk factors, stages, treatments and more.
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UGA LeConte Hall
Dirty History Lecture
(Room 101) Marcia Chatelain will give a talk on "Burgers in the Age of Black Capitalism: How Civil Rights and Fast Food Changed America After 1968."
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Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries
Spring Book Symposium
(Room 277) Author and professor Dianne Dugaw will speak on "Fighting and Sailing Women in Anglo-American Prints, Songs and History." A workshop on rare books will follow after lunch.
Events
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Madison Morgan Cultural Center
Madison Antiques Show
The show features the best in American antiques and accessories, including furniture, pottery, art, silver, textiles and more. Lectures on Saturday and Sunday will be offered at 9 a.m.
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Bogart Library
KnitLits
Knitters of all levels are welcome.
Help Out
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OCAF, Watkinsville
OCAF Thrift Sale Donations
Donate furniture, electronics, toys, clothing, books, tools, antiques and other items to the annual OCAF thrift sale. Donate items on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. or 5–7 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. The sale will open Mar. 17–18. 706-769-4565, info@ocaf.com
Classes
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reBlossom Mama Baby Shop
Mama-Baby Yoga
This yoga class allows kiddos to practice alongside their parents. Free childcare is available for little ones who would rather play than practice yoga.
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St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
Gentle Hatha Yoga
Drop in for a gentle Hatha, mindfulness-based class. Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $10. 706-543-0162, mfhealy@bellsouth.net
Art
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Donderos' Kitchen
Seeking Artists
Seeking artists to display their works. Email contact@donderoskitchen.com
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Georgia Museum of Art
Conversation on Collecting
Join collectors Larry and Brenda Thompson for a discussion on collecting African American art. They will discuss the importance of partnerships between academic institutions and private collectors in nurturing and fostering an awareness of African American artists.
Live Music
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Caledonia Lounge
RCI "Purveyors of only the finest in filth and chicanery" from Athens.
WICKED KING Hard-hitting local rock trio dedicated to the roots of true heavy music.
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-inspired local rock and roll band.
SACRED HOLLOW Local hard rock band influenced by Tool, Sevendust, Soundgarden and more.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
FAUX FEROCIOUS Nashville-based lo-fi rock band with garage-pop sensibilities. See Calendar Pick on p. 15.
SOFT OPTION Garage-rock group from Nashville.
THE HERNIES Local riff-heavy rock band displaying influences from classic to indie rock.
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The Foundry
TAB BENOIT Guitarist native to Louisiana combining a variety of blues styles including Delta, swamp and Chicago blues.
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Georgia Theatre
BOOMBOX Vintage-oriented eletctro-psychedelic group from Muscle Shoals, AL.
MARVEL YEARS Electro-soul EDM producer/guitarist.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
KEVIN GREEN TRIO L.A.-based keyboardist Green plays jazz originals and standards with his trio.
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Hotel Indigo
JULIE HOLMES Local singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who specializes in acoustic jams.
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Nowhere Bar
ROBBIE DUDE Local DJ spinning "futuristic, hip hop, electro-soul, funky freshness, wine sippin', bumpin', grindin' bass music" performing with friends.
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Nowhere Bar
THE BIG SMOOTH Bluesy tunes with soulful vocals courtesy of Tre Powell and company.
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The Office Lounge
CHRIS AND THE HAMPTONES Local rock group led by guitarist and songwriter Chris Hampton.
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The World Famous
WIEUCA Local band playing cheeky, guitar-driven indie rock.
RICCI Atlanta-based indie rock band.
GHOST DOGS Beachy post-punk group from Boone, NC.
OZONE JONES Energetic, North Carolina-based rock group.
Games
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Saucehouse Barbeque
Music Trivia
Meet at the bar for a round of trivia.
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Johnny's New York Style Pizza
Johnny's Trivia
Win house cash prizes.
DJs
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Highwire Lounge
Silent Disco
SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and two channels of music. One of them is a request line!
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Blue Sky
Warm Glow Blue Sky Show
WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW JJC plays disco, funk, soul & cetera. Every Thursday!
Theater
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UGA Fine Arts Building
Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike
(Cellar Theatre) Christopher Durang's quirky comedy follows three siblings and a boyfriend.
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The Classic Center
Once the Musical
The Tony Award-winning musical tells the tale of a Dublin street musician and a young woman who takes interest in his love songs.
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Memorial Park
Bless Me Father
(Quinn Hall) Athens Creative Theatre presents Bless Me Father, a comedy about how a town, thinking the Pope is about to visit, lines up to confess sins to a janitor who has been trapped in the booth for hours.
Film
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Ciné Barcafé
I Am Not Your Negro
Raoul Peck's documentary envisions James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript. A panel discussion with Ed Pavlic, Rachel Gabara and Tareva Johnson will follow the screening.
Ending Thursday, February 23
Classes
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ACC Library
One-on-One Computer Skills
Personalized instruction available for various computer topics. Thursdays, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. 706-613-3650, ext. 354, www.athenslibrary.org/athens
Classes
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Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
(160 Satula Ave.) Connect to your own inner calm and strength. Beginners to advanced welcome. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. $10. kundaliniathens@gmail.com
Auditions
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East Athens Educational Dance Center
East Athens Educational Dance Center Auditions
The Dance Center seeks female and male dancers, ages 10–18, for the upcoming performance season. Feb. 23, 6 p.m. $12. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure