An Education in Georgia: Looking toward the Future
Online: UGA AthensTo wrap up the 60th-anniversary desegregation campus-wide reading event for An Education in Georgia: Charlayne Hunter, Hamilton Holmes, and the Integration of the University of Georgia, Mary Frances Early (music educator, writer and the first African-American student to graduate from UGA) and Phaidra Buchanan (current undergraduate majoring in social studies education and minoring in German, Foundation Fellow, and UGA's first African-American Rhodes Scholar) will be in conversation with moderator Cynthia Dillard, Mary Frances Early Endowed Professor of Teacher Education, to discuss the past, present, and future of a desegregated UGA. 706-542-9263, www.willson.uga.edu
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Avid Poetry Series
Online: Avid Bookshop AthensAvid Bookshop presents an Avid Poetry Series event featuring Sumita Chakraborty and Christopher Kondrich. The event will be hosted by series curator Hannah V. Warren via Zoom and will feature readings and discussion. Please click here to register. 706-850-2843, www.avidbookshop.com
Virtual Booktalks
Online: Bogart Library AthensJoin the library on Facebook for virtual book talks suitable for all ages. Age groups will rotate each Friday so everyone can hear about new books, listen to a short reading and discover new authors. This week will feature picture books! 706-310-3515, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Aralee Strange Lecture
Online GATim San Pedro, assistant professor of multicultural and equity studies in education at Ohio State University, will give the 4th annual Aralee Strange Lecture for Art and Poetry (via Zoom.) This lecture series features scholars and scholarship focused on the intersections of visual art, poetry, equity and justice in education. 706-542-4662, www.georgiamuseum.org
Group Art Sale
Chase Warehouse 160 Tracy St., AthensCome browse more than 30 original oil paintings by Noah Mendelson at sale prices, photos by Jessica Magnarella, Ben Rouse and more. A percentage of sales will go to Athens Land Trust. jessica@mprintdesign.com
Drawing Basics
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleThis course will cover sighting and measuring, linear perspective, contours and distinct values. Pencils, pens, and charcoal will be the material used. Participants will learn how to arrange unique, meaningful still life and how to dynamically frame found compositions. This a beginner-level course for ages seven and up. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Winter Market 2021
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensCulinary Kitchen of Athens presents a community market showcasing the goods and services provided by local farmers and small businesses. This event will take place every Saturday, Jan. 9–March 13. Social distancing and masks will be enforced. www.culinarykitchen.com
Black Artists and Entrepreneurs Market
Finley Light Factory 393 N. Finley Ave., Suite D, AthensCome support the talented Black artists and entrepreneurs. Follow @finleylightfactory on Instagram for updates on who will be performing and selling their goods. Face masks required to attend. $5/person. www.finleylightfactory.com
Drawing in the Galleries
Online GAThis in-person workshop provides drawing instruction, supplies and enough space to socially distance. Participants will always be at least 6 feet apart, and all supplies are sanitized. The program is free but space is limited. Please email to reserve a spot. 706-542-4662, sagekincaid@uga.edu
Sunday Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensEnjoy the last evening of the weekend with a little trivia from Solo Entertainment! www.sobrewco.com
Monday Night Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensCome out to Southern Brewing for some trivia and prizes every Monday at 6 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Morton Theatre Corporation Defiance Project Awards
Online: UGA AthensEnjoy a virtual conversation centered on the historic Morton Theatre Corporation’s Defiance Project Awards, a series of grants in support of projects "created to document and/or explore the Black Lives Matter Movement and/or everyday experience.” The conversation will be moderated Carolyn Medine, professor of religion and director of the Institute for African American Studies. The participants are Thomas Brazzle, Morton Theatre Corporation programming committee chair, and four award recipients: visual artists Noraa James and Broderick Flanigan, musical artist Kxng Blanco and filmmaker Booker T. Mattison, assistant professor of entertainment and media studies in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. This event is presented by the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts as part of the 2021 Global Georgia Initiative […]
Live Jazz
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, AthensEnjoy dinner, wine and some music from a live jazz trio every Wednesday night. 706-369-0990, www.porterhouseathens.com
Meet the Authors
Online: Avid Bookshop AthensAvid Bookshop presents Scientists and Pigs: A Conversation with Henry Cowles and Jamie Kreiner featuring their books The Scientific Method: An Evolution of Thinking from Darwin to Dewey (Cowles) and Legions of Pigs in the Early Medieval West (Kreiner). 706-850-2843, www.avidbookshop.com/event/scientists-and-pigs-conversation-henry-cowles-and-jamie-kreiner
Curator Talk
Online: Georgia Museum of Art AthensJoin Asen Kirin, Parker Curator of Russian Art on Zoom for a special curator talk held in conjunction with the installation of selected objects from the museum’s Russian art collections. Sign up online to attend. 706-542-4662, www.georgiamuseum.org
Betty Jean Craige Lecture
AthensNigerian-American author Helon Habila will give his talk, "Searching for Home: Africans in Europe," for the annual Betty Jean Craige Lecture, co-sponsored by the Willson Center for the Humanities and Arts and the African Studies Institute. Habila's talk, for the Comparative Literature Department's contribution to the 60th anniversary of desegregation at UGA, celebrates the department's commitment to African and African Diasporic studies. The event is also presented as part of the Willson Center’s 2021 Global Georgia Initiative public events series. pon@uga.edu, www.willson.uga.edu
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Virtual Booktalks
Online: Bogart Library AthensJoin the library on Facebook for virtual book talks suitable for all ages. Age groups will rotate each Friday so everyone can hear about new books, listen to a short reading and discover new authors. This week will feature picture books! 706-310-3515, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Drawing Basics
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleThis course will cover sighting and measuring, linear perspective, contours and distinct values. Pencils, pens, and charcoal will be the material used. Participants will learn how to arrange unique, meaningful still life and how to dynamically frame found compositions. This a beginner-level course for ages seven and up. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
Athens Creative Theatre: “Misery”
Online: ACC Leisure Services AthensAthens Creative Theatre presents “Misery” by William Goldman based on the novel of the same by Stephen King. "Misery" is a psychological thriller following the story of a successful romance novelist, Pail Sheldon, and his captor and number one fan Annie Wilkes who becomes enraged when she discovers her favorite character is killed off in Paul’s newest novel. This production will be live-streamed from Quinn Hall, registration required. March 5–6, 7:00 p.m. $6/person. 706-613-3628, www.accgov.com/act
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Winter Market 2021
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensCulinary Kitchen of Athens presents a community market showcasing the goods and services provided by local farmers and small businesses. This event will take place every Saturday, Jan. 9–March 13. Social distancing and masks will be enforced. www.culinarykitchen.com
YWCO Cool Pool Plunge
YWCO 562 Research Dr., AthensJoin the YWCO for a Cool Pool Plunge to celebrate the grand reopening of the pool after weeks of extensive replastering. Community members can jump into the 60-degree pool in celebration of its last phase of the renovations. Following the event, participants will be treated to ice cream from Cool World Ice Cream Shop and a Cool Pool Plunge certificate acknowledging their participation. Proceeds from the event will go to YWCO aquatic programs. $10/person. 706-354-7880, www.ywco.org
Athens Creative Theatre: “Misery”
Online: ACC Leisure Services AthensAthens Creative Theatre presents “Misery” by William Goldman based on the novel of the same by Stephen King. "Misery" is a psychological thriller following the story of a successful romance novelist, Pail Sheldon, and his captor and number one fan Annie Wilkes who becomes enraged when she discovers her favorite character is killed off in Paul’s newest novel. This production will be live-streamed from Quinn Hall, registration required. March 5–6, 7:00 p.m. $6/person. 706-613-3628, www.accgov.com/act
Sunday Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensEnjoy the last evening of the weekend with a little trivia from Solo Entertainment! www.sobrewco.com
Teen Take and Make Crafts
Online GATeens ages 12–17 can stop by the ACC Library to pick up a craft kit every 2nd and 4th week of the month. Pickup starts on of each week Monday, but kits are available as long as supplies last. For the week of Feb. 22, the craft will be bird feeding kits. 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org
CornholeATL Spring League Registration
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensCornholeATL, Georgia’s largest and fastest-growing cornhole league is back offering four different divisions of play to accommodate all experience levels. The leagues will be seven weeks, beginning in March. www.cornholeatl.com
Monday Night Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensCome out to Southern Brewing for some trivia and prizes every Monday at 6 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Reading & Conversation: Joy Harjo and LeAnne Howe
AthensPoets Joy Harjo and LeAnne Howe will discuss and read from their work in this event presented by the Institute of Native American Studies and the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts. The event is part of UGA's Signature Lectures series, as well as the Willson Center's 2021 Global Georgia Initiative public event series. davemarr@uga.edu, www.willson.uga.edu
Live Jazz
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, AthensEnjoy dinner, wine and some music from a live jazz trio every Wednesday night. 706-369-0990, www.porterhouseathens.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Virtual Booktalks
Online: Bogart Library AthensJoin the library on Facebook for virtual book talks suitable for all ages. Age groups will rotate each Friday so everyone can hear about new books, listen to a short reading and discover new authors. This week will feature picture books! 706-310-3515, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Drawing Basics
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleThis course will cover sighting and measuring, linear perspective, contours and distinct values. Pencils, pens, and charcoal will be the material used. Participants will learn how to arrange unique, meaningful still life and how to dynamically frame found compositions. This a beginner-level course for ages seven and up. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
Hank Williams: Lost Highway
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., ElbertEncore Productions presents their first show of the 2021 season, Hank Williams: Lost Highway. The show will have a live band that features guitar, bass, fiddle and pedal steel and will follow the life of Hank Williams as he rises from his beginnings on the Louisiana Hayride, to his triumphs on the Grand Ole Opry and finally to his self-destruction at twenty-nine. Famous songs like "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," "Move It on Over" and "Hey, Good Lookin'," will be featured in the performance. Seating is limited, reserved and will adhere to social distancing guidelines. $11/in-advance, $9/students and groups, $16/at the door. 706-283-1049, tking@cityofelberton.net
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Winter Market 2021
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensCulinary Kitchen of Athens presents a community market showcasing the goods and services provided by local farmers and small businesses. This event will take place every Saturday, Jan. 9–March 13. Social distancing and masks will be enforced. www.culinarykitchen.com
Zine Night
Finley Light Factory 393 N. Finley Ave., Suite D, AthensCome out for a zine/art market featuring local artists. Follow @finleylightfactory on Instagram for updates on who will be performing and selling their goods. Face masks required to attend. $2/person. www.finleylightfactory.com
Hank Williams: Lost Highway
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., ElbertEncore Productions presents their first show of the 2021 season, Hank Williams: Lost Highway. The show will have a live band that features guitar, bass, fiddle and pedal steel and will follow the life of Hank Williams as he rises from his beginnings on the Louisiana Hayride, to his triumphs on the Grand Ole Opry and finally to his self-destruction at twenty-nine. Famous songs like "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," "Move It on Over" and "Hey, Good Lookin'," will be featured in the performance. Seating is limited, reserved and will adhere to social distancing guidelines. $11/in-advance, $9/students and groups, $16/at the door. 706-283-1049, tking@cityofelberton.net
Sunday Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensEnjoy the last evening of the weekend with a little trivia from Solo Entertainment! www.sobrewco.com
Mobile Food Pantry
General Time Athens 100 Newton Bridge Rd., AthensTerrapin Beer Co. alongside Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and various local sponsors will host a Mobile Food Pantry, a drive-thru food pantry for those in need, on the 3rd Monday of each month thru 2021. All ACC residents that meet income requirements are encouraged to attend. First come, first served. This event will take place outside rain or shine. www.terrapinbeer.com
Monday Night Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensCome out to Southern Brewing for some trivia and prizes every Monday at 6 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Meet the Author
Online: Avid Bookshop AthensAvid Bookshop presents speaker and bestselling author Kim Scott for her brand-new book, Just Work: Get Sh*t Done, Fast and Fair. This event will be held via Zoom. Please click here to register. 706-850-2843, www.avidbookshop.com
UNG Gender Studies Council Speaker Series
AthensThe Gender Studies Council speaker series features a trio of UNG faculty focusing on gender from three different perspectives: visual arts, theater and literature, with each faculty member discussing their topic. www.ung.edu
Live Jazz
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, AthensEnjoy dinner, wine and some music from a live jazz trio every Wednesday night. 706-369-0990, www.porterhouseathens.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Virtual Booktalks
Online: Bogart Library AthensJoin the library on Facebook for virtual book talks suitable for all ages. Age groups will rotate each Friday so everyone can hear about new books, listen to a short reading and discover new authors. This week will feature picture books! 706-310-3515, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Drawing Basics
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleThis course will cover sighting and measuring, linear perspective, contours and distinct values. Pencils, pens, and charcoal will be the material used. Participants will learn how to arrange unique, meaningful still life and how to dynamically frame found compositions. This a beginner-level course for ages seven and up. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com