Sunday, February 10
17 events
Classes
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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
Games
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The Capital Room
Trivia
Every Sunday! Hosted by Evan Delany. First place wins $50 and second place wins $25.
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Blind Pig Tavern
Trivia Sundays
At the West Broad location.
The Globe
Athens Ceili Band
ATHENS CEILI BAND A weekly traditional Irish music section. Every Sunday from 4-7 p.m.!
Live Music
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Ten Pins Tavern
BACK ALLEY BLUES BAND Featuring locals Paul Scales, Randy Durham, John Straw, Dave Herndon and Scott Sanders playing blues jams.
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The Melting Point
ED ROLAND AND THE SWEET TEA PROJECT Collective Soul's frontman sets up shop for a residency at the Melting Point every Sunday from Jan. 13 to Feb. 17. His new project features "new music and a wonderful collection of guest musicians."
Support Groups
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens
Emotions Anonymous
A 12-step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org
Kidstuff
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Athens Five Points Yoga Studio
Yoga Sprouts Family Yoga
For children ages 2 & older with an adult. Sundays, 1–1:45 p.m. $60. yogasprouts@gmail.com, www.athensfivepointsyoga.com
Lectures & Lit
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Georgia Museum of Art
Lecture: Industrialization of the South
Michael Gagnon, author of Transition to an Industrial South: Athens, Georgia, 1830-1870, presents an overview of his book, which explores the industrial network in the antebellum South with a case study of the creation and expansion of the cotton textile industry in Athens. Reception with the author to follow.
Theatre
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Studio Dance Academy
No Shame
Hosted by Rose of Athens. This month, a new play read by Hank Kimmel, the board president of Working Title Playwrights.
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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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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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Bridal Show & Venue Tour
(The Hall on Foster Street, Madison) Meet with over 65 service vendors, tour wedding venues in Morgan County and watch demonstrations, performances and fashion shows. Hosted by the Madison Morgan Wedding Association.
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UGA Memorial Hall
Ballroom Dance Club
Learn how to cha cha, salsa, tango, waltz, swing and more.
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Second Sunday Celebration
"Isn’t It Loverly?" is this month's Second Sunday Celebration, showcasing local artists and performers. Various artists will perform famous broadway and love songs. Refreshments provided.
Film
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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.