Friday, February 8
30 events
Live Music
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
BREATHLANES Athens musical collective playing organic, atmospheric improv. Featuring John Miley (guitar), Dave Spivey (keys), Dave Domizi (bass) and Nathan Hale (drums).
WHISPER KISS Acoustic project featuring multi-instrumentalist Michael Wegner (Abbey Road LIVE!, Fuzzy Sprouts) and Shelley Olin (DubConscious, Grogus).
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Highwire Lounge
FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ A set of jazz tunes for your dinnertime pleasure, usually led by pianist Rand Lines and featuring various guests. Every Friday!
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Amici
SUMMER MORE THAN OTHERS A jazz feel, a funk groove and an overall sound that makes you feel like you're on a tropical vacation.
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Nowhere Bar
CRAIG WATERS & THE FLOOD Local blues guitarist and songwriter.
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Caledonia Lounge
SHEHEHE "Scorching the new American jet rock stratosphere." CD release show! See story on p. 14.
TEALVOX Alternative rock band with a hint of classic British rock.
FREE MOUNTAIN Local hard-rock supergrou featuring members of Hayride and The HEAP.
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Crow's Nest
ALBERT SUTTLE Perpetual Groove drummer performs a set.
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Georgia Theatre
CITIZEN COPE Clarence Greenwood plays an idiosyncratic blend of blues, soul and rock.
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The Office Lounge
'80s REWIND Playing the hits of the '80s.
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Little Kings Shuffle Club
WHITE CRIME Houston-based punk band.
SECRET LOVER Punk rock band from Worcester, MA.
EUREKA CALIFORNIA Melodic, guitar-driven indie rock influenced by bands like Guided by Voices.
TODD KILLINGS Group fronted by former Dead Dog guitarist John McLean.
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Green Room
THE DUSTY 45s High-energy Seattle rock band.
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The Globe
AS DUSK FADES Dark, atmospheric local psych-rock band.
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Go Bar
DYLAR Local indie rock outfit with a shimmery sound and a charmingly laconic post-punk sorta 'tude.
CO CO RI CO Energetic local art rock band.
DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
SHEWOLF Three distinct vocalists, male and female, combine pop-influenced harmonies with narrative folk songs.
RENO ROBERTS Alabama-based singer-songwriter.
BELLAH SPARXXX Local poet, writer and musician.
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Farm 255
U.S. GIRLS Meghan Remy plays a distinctly psychedelic brand of lo-fi soul.
k (v) i d s This local band, led by songwriter Jared Collins, plays reverb-washed melodic pop. Featuring backing band Velocirapture.
TUNABUNNY Local act featuring a hazy and warped brand of experimental psychedelia.
SLIM TWIG Toronto-based psych-pop act.
Classes
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Oconee County Library
Computer Classes
Advanced to beginner computer classes offered by appointment and in scheduled classes. Subjects include email for beginners, Google Earth, Windows and more. Call to register. 706-769-3950, watkinsville@athenslibrary.org
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Good Dirt
Clay Classes
Weekly "Try Clay" classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter's wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. "Family Try Clay" classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net
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Sewcial Studio
From Sewing to Quilting
Learn the basics of transitioning from sewing to quilting. Pre-registration required.
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Casa de Amistad
Zumba(r) with Ingrid
A dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music. Fridays, 6–7 p.m. $5. zumbathens@gmail.com
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Wild Child Arts & Quilt Shop
Friday Night Masterpiece Painting Class
Guided instruction in painting an acrylic work of art. No experience necessary.
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Body, Mind & Spirit
Healing Fridays
A combination of reiki, chant and other forms of holistic and spiritual healing modalities to assist with healing the body/mind duality. Fridays, 6 p.m. $10 donation. 706-351-6024
Kidstuff
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Bishop Park
Fantastic Fridays
(Gym) Various obstacle courses and activities for ages 10 months–4 years and their parents. Call to register. 10–11:30 a.m. $5. 706-613-3589
Theatre
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Seney-Stovall Chapel
The Fantasticks
The longest-running musical in history, The Fantasticks tells a classic story of two teenagers in love with love, who must contend with plotting parents and a melodramatic villan, in a refreshingly simple style.
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The Classic Center
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Broadway version of the animated film about a girl trapped in a castle with an enormous man-dog and his crew of singing household knick-knacks, all bound by a curse that can only be broken by the power of true love.
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Town and Gown Players
A Few Good Men
Aaron Sorkin's 1989 play tells the story of military lawyers at a court-martial who uncover a high-level conspiracy when a rookie Navy lawyer is assigned to defend two Marines on trial for the murder of one of their platoon members.
Events
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UGA Ramsey Concert Hall
Dogs Gone Wild
Comedian and ventriloquist Todd Oliver proves dogs can talk with his real life canine pals, Irving, Lucy and Elvis. See Calendar Pick on p. 19.
Lectures & Lit
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UGA Tate Student Center
Judy Smith Lecture
(Theatre) UGA's Week of Soul concludes with a talk by Judy Smith, a crisis management expert and inspiration for the ABC show "Scandal."
Film
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The Classic Center
Lunch and Learn
Screening of Revenge of the Electric Car with opening remarks by ACC Assistant Manager Richard White. In conjunction with the Green Life Expo. Lunch included. Email to register by Feb. 7.
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UGA Tate Student Center
Wreck-It Ralph
Wreck-It Ralph, a video game villain who longs to be a hero, sets out to fulfill his dream in this clever, colorful Disney adventure.
Performance
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The Melting Point
Mardi Gras Athens
Sean VanMeter performs a tribute set of New Orleans piano greats, followed by comedic performances by Danette Flint, Jerry Farber and Matt Chastain. Benefit for Family and Counseling Services.
Art
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Frontier
Opening Reception
For an art installation by Kassie Arcate, presented by Frontier Upfront and ATHICA.
Ending Friday, February 8
Events
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Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries
First Person Project Celebrates Stories of Love
An oral history series documenting the experiences of everyday Georgians invites participants to record their stories about love. Call or email to register.
Word on the Street
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Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission Applications Sought
(Athens, GA) Help develop a plan for a river-oriented greenway system and protect the resources of rivers and their tributaries. Visit website for application information. Deadline Feb. 8. melinda.cochran@athensclarkecounty.com, www.athensclarkecounty.com/greenway