Tuesday, February 12
29 events
Help Out
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Sandy Creek Nature Center
Trail Guides Needed
Assist elementary school field studies by leading small groups of students along the trails. No experience necessary. 706-613-3615, www.athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter
Games
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Locos Grill & Pub
Locos Trivia
Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday.
Support Groups
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Athens, GA
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to drink, that's your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.org
Word on the Street
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Athens, GA
Mandala Journal
An online, multicultural visual and literary arts journal seeking fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art submissions. Deadline is Feb. 14. mandala.uga.edu
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5th Annual Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage
A wide array of heritage events, tours and attractions providing a window into 19th-century Georgia homes and lifestyles. The 100-mile trail spans between Athens, Watkinsville, Madison, Eatonton, Milledgeville, Gray/Old Clinton and Macon. Apr. 18–21. $25. www.atpilgrimage.com
Classes
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St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
Gentle Hatha Integral Yoga
All levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $9/class. 706-543-0162, mfhealy@bellsouth.net, www.mindfuliving.org
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Treehouse Kid and Craft
Adult DIY Craft Night
Every second Tuesday of the month.
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Madison County Library, Danielsville
Computer Classes
Classes include instruction for using the Internet, email, e-readers and more. Call to register. Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30 p.m. or 6:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens
Square Dance Lessons
Square dance instruction for all levels. No partner or experience necessary.
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Floorspace
Dance Classes
Sulukule Bellydance presents classes in bellydancing, "bellyesque" and Middle Eastern drumming. Visit website for schedule. www.floorspaceathens.com
Kidstuff
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Oconee County Library
Storytime
Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950
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Oconee County Library
Storytime
Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950
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Rocksprings Community Center
Fun Filled Fat Tuesday
Celebrate Mardi Gras with traditional crafts, king cake and a dance contest.
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Madison County Library, Danielsville
Origami Valentines
Fold paper hearts and more for homemade Valentine's cards. Ages 8 & above.
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Athens Little Playhouse
Spring Break Theatre Camp
Improvisation scenes, theatre games and creative problem solving. Concludes with a performance for friends and family. For ages 4 & up. Mar. 11–15. www.athenslittleplayhouse.net
Live Music
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KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features bassist Robby Handley and drummer Marlon Patton. The group is packed with music, mischief, general mayhem, and offers a sound far from the middle of the road, serving noise-rock fans and jam band listeners equally.
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Caledonia Lounge
THE WEDDING PRESENT The lauded and long-running British indie-rock band will be performing its album The Hit Parade in its entirety, plus a selection of other tunes.
TATERZANDRA Local band playing angular, often dissonant but catchy grunge that maintains a distinct sense of melody.
GRASS GIRAFFES Swift-rising local band creates a psychedelic and anthemic guitar-rock dance party.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
NATALIE RICCIO NYC-based singer-songwriter and pianist plays a set of original compositions borrowing from jazz, folk and cabaret.
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The Foundry
IKE'S MARDI GRAS BAND Local Hammond B3 legend Ike Stubblefield leads a band featuring June Yamagashi ("Treme") and others.
HALF DOZEN BRASS BAND Authentic local New Orleans-style brass band.
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Georgia Theatre
THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS Four-piece British funk band.
SHANE PRUITT BAND Jam band from Spartanburg, SC.
LINGO Blending soul, profound lyrics and Latin grooves in an original set.
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Go Bar
WOWSER BOWSER Electro/dance-rock band from Atlanta.
THE RODNEY KINGS Scuzzed-out local garage-punk trio.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
JOE CAT Local singer-songwriter tells stories about his life. Come get to know him!
MICHAEL BOWMAN Local alt-country/blues singer-songwriter, originally from Harrisonburg, VA. -
Nowhere Bar
THE MAIN SQUEEZE Jam-rock band from Bloomington, IN.
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WUOG 90.5 FM
QUIET HOURS Atlanta-based rock band that displays R.E.M.-style jangle-pop and shoegaze influences.
Performance
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Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
UGA Philharmonia and University Band
Both groups performing are primarily comprised on non-music majors.
Lectures & Lit
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UGA Special Collections Library
The Russell Forum for Civic Life
Local residents are invited to participate in a community forum to share ideas and concerns about how communities work and don’t work and to tackle tough public issues. Trained, nonpartisan moderators will guide the discussion.
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Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries
Special Collections Tour
Tour the exhibit galleries of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies.
DJs
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Cutters Pub
Immuzikation
IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. hosts a dance party featuring high-energy electro and rock.
Events
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NONA
Fat Tuesday Celebration
Celebrate Mardi Gras with special menu items. Meet the new Mardi Gras King and Queen.