What's Happening
March 20, 2008
Thursday
MUSIC:
• Music every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Cutler’s Restaurant in the OU Inn.
• Open Stage. Smiling Skull.
• Karaoke competition. Every Thursday at 9 p.m. Lakeview Tavern.
• Weekly open stage with Troy Gregorino. Donkey Coffee.
• 80s Night with live DJ. 10 p.m. Red Brick Tavern.
• International Dance Night with DJ Self-Help. Casa Cantina.
• Fleshworld, Truth Dealer, We March. 19 South.
ART:
• Art of the Zuni. Kennedy Museum of Art, Lin Hall, OU. Through Nov. 20, 2008.
• “Gallery 66: Selling the Southwest.” Kennedy Museum of Art, Lin Hall, OU. Through May 4, 2008.
• Education Galleries: Art of the Zuni and Sheep to Loom. Ongoing at the Kennedy Museum of Art, Lin Hall, OU.
• Biannual School of Art Faculty Exhibit. From all six departments of studio art: sculpture, photography, painting, graphic design, printmaking and ceramics. Kennedy Museum of Art, Lin Hall, OU. Through March 16.
• “OH + 5.” Sixth biennial juried art exhibition. Features artists from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The Dairy Barn. Through April 13.
• Undergraduate Student Juried Exhibition. Art Gallery, Seigfred Hall, OU. Through March 20.
• Adam Mitchell, Mike Elsass and Pat Elsass, painters. Casa Cantina. Through March.
• Exhibit featuring the photography of Frank Norton, which runs through March. The exhibit offers a glimpse into the people, life and environment of the city of Sao Paolo, Brazil and the coast of Sao Paolo State.
• Historical exhibit — “Ancestors of Athens County: Treasures from First Families” — explores pioneer-era objects in the Athens County Historical Society and Museum’s collection. Opening reception today (Thursday) at the museum from 5-7 p.m. Exhibit runs through Aug. 1
MISCELLANEOUS:
Supper: Weekly free supper sponsored by UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice. 5:30 p.m. at UCM, 18 N. College St. Open to everyone, no questions asked. 593-7301.
Childhood Immunizations: Every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the ground floor of Parks Hall, OU. OU-COM Community Service Programs’ Childhood Immunization Program. Free to all area children from birth through 18. Bring your child’s previous shot records.
Free Clinic: The Ohio University College of Medicine Community Health Program provides a free clinic every week for those 19-64. Please call 740-593-9364 or 1-800-844-2654 for more information.
Meeting: First meeting of the Athens Builders Association. 6 p.m. The Elks. Open to any builder-related group. Contact Ron White at 698-2057 for more information.
Meeting: The Birth Circle’s monthly meeting. 7-8:30 p.m. Guest speaker Jane Broecker will talk about care and repair of the perineum during labor and after delivery. Athens Library.
Bloodmobile: Athens Community Center, 1-7 p.m.
Theater: Ohio Valley Summer Theater presents “The Glass Menagerie.” March 20-22 and 27-29 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 30, at 2 p.m. ARTS/West, 132 W. State St., Athens. www.ovst.org.
Friday
MUSIC:
• DJ Tracy. 10 p.m. at the Red Brick Tavern.
• DJ A-roc and DJ Ace. 19 South.
• The Billycats. Jackie O’s.
• An evening with the McGovern Brothers. Casa Cantina.
• The Speed Knobs, Black Spyral Dancer, Red Dahlia and Fivefootforward. The Union.
• The Couch Slugz. Downstairs at the Blue Gator.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Friday Night Supper for the Hungry: A sit-down nutritional meal for the hungry and homeless is provided by community organizations and churches who volunteer. 5:30 p.m. every Friday. For info call Good Works at 594-3339.
Film: Midnight Movies at OU. Midnight Friday and Saturday nights during the academic quarter, Baker Theater, Baker Center, OU.
Good Friday: Good Friday service at Bethel Worship Center in Tuppers Plains. 7 p.m. The service will feature special music and an original multimedia dramatic reading based on Satan’s viewpoint in the Biblical account of Jesus’ crucifixion.
Saturday
MUSIC:
• Kent Lankas plays the piano every Saturday night from 6-8 at Cutler’s Restaurant in the Ohio University Inn.
• Belly-dancing and music. Every Saturday. Salaam Café.
• DJ Tracy. 10 p.m. at the Red Brick Tavern.
• Long Tall Shorty (formerly known as the D&R Studio Band). 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Albany VFW. Before the band, a fish fry will be held. Open to the public.
• Steve Zarate. Rhapsody. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
• Long Haul. Smiling Skull Saloon.
• A benefit for Hussam from Souvlaki’s. Bands to be announced. Casa Cantina
• Blueprint for Murder, The Evil Around Us and more. The Union.
• DJ T-Mo. 19 South.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Athens Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Saturday and Wednesday on East State Street at the University Mall. (No Wednesday market till spring.)
Film: Midnight Movies at OU. Midnight Friday and Saturday nights during the academic quarter, Baker Theater, Baker Center, OU.
Egg Hunt: Lake Hope State Park Nature Center. 2 p.m. Kids can search for candy- and prize-filled eggs. Separate areas will be set up for young and older kids. Bring a basket or bags will be provided. Rain, snow or shine. Meet at the nature center. Call 740-596-3030 for more information.
Egg Hunt: Noon at the Albany Riding Club, owner of Albany Fairgrounds. Three age groups – 0-3, 4-6, and 7-12.
Sunday
MUSIC:
• Live piano with Richard Syracuse and guitar with Fred Norman during Easter buffet brunch at the Ohio University Inn. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations: 589-3714.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Easter Service: an early SONrise Celebration Service at 8 a.m. at Bethel Worship Center in Tuppers Plains. Special music from the Bethel adult choir, followed by a light breakfast. Resurrection Celebration service to follow at 10 a.m. “Stik’n With Jesus” interpretive dance performed by the children of Bethel Worship Center.
Easter Egg Hunt: “The biggest Easter egg hunt in Athens County.” Rain or shine. 1 p.m. at the West State Street ball fields, Athens. Open to kids 8 year and younger.
Monday
MUSIC:
• Open stage. Every Monday at Jackie O’s.
• Old-time jam with Rattletrap Stringband. Every Monday at Casa Cantina.
• Karaoke. 19 South.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Free Clinic: The OU-COM Community Service Programs provides free health services for low-income adults, ages 18-64, who are without health insurance. 8-11:30 a.m. in Parks Hall, OU. Call 1-800-844-2654 or 593-2432 to see if you qualify and to make an appointment.
Free Lunch: Every Monday at the First United Methodist Church, 2 S. College St., Athens. Noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to all, no questions asked.
Bird Program: Junior Bluebird FUNdamentals youth program by the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District in cooperation with the Athens Public Libraries. 7 p.m. at the Athens Public Library. Presented by Reid and Teresa Caldwell, co-founders of the Ohio Bluebird Society. Call 797-9686 or e-mail teresa-caldwell@oh.nacdnet.org for more information.
Tuesday
MUSIC:
• Open Stage with Catfish and Junebug. Downstairs at the Blue Gator. 9 p.m.
• Celtic Night. Tuesdays at Jackie O’s.
• Open stage at the Court Street Grill, Pomeroy.
• Singer/Songwriter Circle. Every Tuesday during the academic quarter at OU, from 7-9 p.m. in the 1804 Lounge of Baker Center.
• Jazz Nights. Most Tuesdays during the academic quarter, from 7-9 p.m., in Baker Center’s Front Room, OU.
• DJ T-Mo. 19 South.
• Anavan and the Makebelieves. The Union.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Childhood Immunizations: Every Tuesday from 1-5:30 p.m. in the ground floor of Parks Hall, OU. OU-COM Community Service Programs’ Childhood Immunization Program. Free to all area children from birth through 18. Bring your child’s previous shot records.
Spoken Word Open Stage: “Designated Space.” Every Tuesday, 9-11 p.m., at Donkey Coffee.
Wednesday
MUSIC:
• Open stage with Chris Biester. Every Wednesday. 10 p.m. Casa Cantina.
• Rock ‘n roll karaoke with Twin Towers every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Smiling Skull.
• The Jazz Cream Assassins. Wednesdays at 10 p.m. at 19 South.
• Bulgarian guitarist Dimitar Zarev at Salaam Café each Wednesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
• Karaoke every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Maplewood Inn.
• Acoustic Café (live music at lunchtime). Wednesdays at noon during the academic quarter at OU in the Theater Lounge, Baker Center, OU.
• Bunch of Grapes Night (open stage). 8-11 p.m. in the fifth-floor lounge, Baker Center, OU.
• Peelander-Z, Spooktober and Ukulele Typewriter. The Union.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Free Community Lunch: Noon to 1 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, University Terrace. Every Wednesday.
Free Lunch and Food Pantry: The Friends & Neighbors Community Food Center Wednesday Soup Kitchen. Noon to 3 p.m. at the Lottridge Community Center, 2754 Lottridge Road. Everyone welcome. Choice pantry open for USDA income guidelines eligible people from 12:30-3 p.m. For info call 667-0684 or 592-3969.
Bloodmobile: Albany United Methodist Church, 1-7 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting: For the Raccoon Creek Partnership. 6-7 p.m. at the Wilkesville Community Center in Wilkesville. Come and find out how you can protect your stream and get involved with the Raccoon Creek Partnership. Free and open to everyone. 597-1473.
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