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The Athens Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will perform works by Holst, Barber, Bordin, Verdi and Wagner.
(The Portico, Hwy. 186, Good Hope, GA) Join the Athens Land Trust on the Appalache River for oysters from the coast, plus local food and beer.
(The Mahler Hall) The annual awards show celebrating local hip hop culture returns for a sixth year. See Story on p. 12.
(Collective Harvest, 940 W. Broad St. Suite B) Check out the new downtown headquarters and distribution center with refreshments, kids activities and prizes.
Live music by Georgia Childrens Chorus, Caroline Aiken, Kate Morrissey and Klezmer Local 42. A dessert buffet includes treats from Viva, The National, Sweetie Pie by Savie, The REd Rooster Custom Cakes and more. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Conflict Center.
Holy Crepe will be on site along with The Rolling Mat Mobile Yoga Studio. RSVP.
(Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Rd.) Bring your furry friend for several Easter eggs which include pet-friendly treats and prizes. Other festivities include a doggie costume contest, photos and goodie bags. Proceeds benefit MOAS shelter.
(Off the Vine Produce, Winterville) The Spring Fling will feature arts and crafts, home decor, stain glass windows, wood burning pictures and more.
Watch Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George's Creators (2 p.m.), Tevye's Daughters (4 p.m.) and Monsieur Mayonnaise (6:45 p.m.). See Story on p. 18.
A film and panel discussion on how a formerly agricultural county struggles to retain its rural nature and natural beauty on the face of mounting developmental pressures.
THE LUCKY JONES Local band playing old-school rockin' rhythm and blues.
ATHENS HIP HOP AWARDS The annual awards show returns with performances from Ishues, Seth Hendershot, Kxng Blanco and others. See story on p. 12.
CAREY Solo experimental sounds from Faun and a Pan Flute's Dan Bailey. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.
GRANT EVANS Evans uses tape loops and electronics to create expansive, rumbling soundscapes.
SEVERE BLUSH Experimental electronic sounds from Athens' Logan Shirah. Album release show!
WET GARDEN Synthesizer explorations with erotic incantations. Album release show!
INVEST IN PEACE A show to benefit the Georgia Conflict Center, featuring performances by Georgia Children's Chorus, Caroline Aiken, Kate Morrissey and Klezmer Local 42.
DAVID LEON Local acoustic performer.
DRY REEF Rock-reggae band with hints of surf and electronic music.
MICHELLE MALONE BANNED Americana singer-songwriter who puts an honest and emotional spin on her music.
MICHAEL WEGNER Local guitarist and member of Abbey Road Live performs solo.
Julia Cho's darkly comic tale details an Asian-American teen's struggle with identity and a rash of local murders.
Dan Baker leads a workshop on career opportunities in business commentary as either a journalist or industry analist.