What’s Happening
September 25, 2008
Send your “What’s Happening” submissions to news@athensnews.com by noon on Tuesday of the week in which the listing would appear. “What’s Happening” appears on Thursday of each week, and includes events for that Thursday through the following Wednesday. We list events in Athens County and nearby areas that are open to the general public. We do not list continuing classes or workshops, or events that are closed to the general public.
Thursday
MUSIC:
• Music every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Cutler’s Restaurant in the OU Inn.
• Ladies Night with DJ Ace. 19 South.
• Karaoke competition. Every Thursday at 9 p.m. Lakeview Tavern.
• Open Stage at Smiling Skull Saloon. 8 p.m. Full bands welcome as well as solo acts.
• Donkey Musicians’ Open Stage. 9-11 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
• Coffeehouse Concerts. 8-11 p.m. in Baker Center’s Front Room, OU. Free.
• Hip Hop Congress dance party. 19 South.
• Badfish and Scotty Don’t. Stage in Court, 17 N. Court St., Athens. 8-11 p.m. All ages.
• Open Doors Dance Party. Casa Cantina.
• Aquabear Legion presents a Noise Showase with Dinner of Swords, godversusatan, Lowell Jacobs, Dead Winds of Summer, Colonies, Donner Party Dinner Party, Nyodene D and Bobb Hatt. The Union.
• Mister God Heat. Jackie O’s.
ART:
• Art of the Zuni. Kennedy Museum of Art, Lin Hall, OU. Through Nov. 20, 2008.
• The Athens County Historical Society and Museum is holding a Civil War exhibit called “Heroes and Hell Raisers: Athens County and Ohio during in the Civil War” at the Athens County Military Museum in Nelsonville. The exhibit will be open through Dec. 20. Call 592-2280 or go to athenshistory.org for more information.
• “Politics and Portraits: The Art of Murray P. Stern.” Through Sept. 28 at the Kennedy Museum of Art, The Ridges, OU, Athens.
• “The Value of Art.” Kennedy Museum of Art. Through Oct. 3.
• “Laylah Ali: Drawing from the Typology Series.” Kennedy Museum of Art. Through Nov. 1.
• “Beyond Drawing: Constructed Reality.” Art from Laylah Ali, Michael Minelli, Lizzie Scott and Stephen Talasnik. Trisolini Gallery and Ohio University Art Gallery. The exhibit is open through Nov. 1.
• “The Marbaum Collection 25 Years of Contemporary Quilts.” Through Nov. 2.
• Elyce Abrams, painter, explores ideas of the effect of light on experience. Through Oct. 24. Noon to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday at Hillel, OU.
• Landscape paintings by Gary Pettigrew will be on display in the Athens Public Library through September.
• A collection of work by Sarah Warda and Piper Avalokita on display at Donkey Coffee. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Music by The Elbow Claps. Exhibit runs to Nov. 1.
• Michael Minelli artist lecture. 6-7 p.m. Seigfred Hall 519, OU.
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. (Volunteers are needed, and donations are welcome with advance notice.)
Open House: UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice. 5-7 p.m. 18 N. College St. Held in conjunction with Thursday supper. Open to everyone.
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.
Craft Night: Marti & Stewie Craft Night. 8:30 p.m. – midnight Thursdays in Baker Center’s food court, OU.
Bloodmobile: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ohio Child Support., and 2-8 p.m. at OU’s Gamertsfelder Hall. 1-800-448-3543 for appointment.
Breadmaking Workshop: Hosted by Community Food Initiatives and Crumbs Bakery as part of the Foodways Thursdays program. 6:30 p.m. at ACEnet, 94 Columbus Road, Athens. 593-5971.
Soup for the Soul: A five-week series of lunchtime programs titled “Spirituality 2.0: Losing My Religion.” Evan Young, UCM’s spiritual director, will speak at the first edition of this series. Vegetarian soup and bread provided. All are welcome. Noon at UCM, 18 N. College St., Athens. For more information on the series of programs, call 593-7301.
Friday
MUSIC:
• DJ. 10 p.m. at the Red Brick Tavern.
• Open Stage with Bruce Dalzell. Fridays during the academic quarter, 8 p.m. – midnight in Baker Center’s Front Room, OU.
• Richard Syracuse on piano at dinnertime. Cutler’s Restaurant at the Ohio University Inn.
• J.D. Hutchison. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
• After Hours. Happy hour show. 7:30 p.m. at the Smiling Skull Saloon.
• Ladies Rock Night with bands The Revulvas, Your Favorite Assassin, Accidently on Purpose and Atomic Johnny. 19 South.
• Steve Zarate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Rhapsody in Nelsonville.
• Spooktober, Scarlet and the Yellow Moons. Casa Cantina.
• Wayne Williams and Old School Union. Jackie O’s.
• Bobaflex. Court Street Grill in Pomeroy.
• The Paranormals. 7 p.m. The Sandstone in Logan.
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.
Trimble Township Farmers Market: Fridays from 4-6 p.m. at the Trimble Park across from Kroger in Trimble. Market runs through Oct. 24. Sponsored by Community Food Initiatives, Rural Action and ACENet. New vendors welcome. For more information on the market, call 593-5971.
Film: UPC/Baker Center Movies. During the academic quarter at 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Baker Theater, Baker Center, OU.
Comedy: Laughter After Dark. Thursdays during the academic quarter at midnight in Baker Center’s Front Room.
Final Fridays: Nelsonville’s historic Public Square hosts a monthly community art event the final Friday of every month except December. The event, which is held at multiple venues in and around the square, usually runs from 6-10 p.m. and features exhibits, performances, refreshments and other attractions.
Presentation: “A Courage That Knew No Bounds” documentary and discussion with Ivan Tribe. Documentary profiles Milton Holland, African-American Civil War hero who mustered into service in Athens. 7 p.m. Athens County Military Museum, Nelsonville.
Theater: OU’s Performing Arts Series presents the musical, “Chicago,” at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
Eating Contest: Win two free burritos per week for an entire quarter. Ohio University students invited to the Big Mama’s Burritos Eating Contest. Competition will be before the volleyball match against Akron. Top 15 qualifiers and head volleyball coach will compete. First person to finish the 24 oz. Chipotle Ranch Burrito wins.
Festival: the Rocky Great Outdoor Adventure. Through Sunday on the Hocking College campus in Nelsonville. www.greatoutdooradventureshow.com.
Saturday
MUSIC:
• Dinner-time music with John Horne on guitar. Cutler’s Restaurant at the Ohio University Inn.
• Belly-dancing and music. Every Saturday. Salaam Café.
• Bruce Dalzell Singer/Songwriter Night with Scott Houchens, Nick Vandenberg and Rachel Mousie. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
• Dan Melchior Und Das Menace with The Guinea Worms, Eva Destruction and the Ohio Outlaw Band, and Submarine Spaceship. The Union. (An early show Saturday at the Union will feature We March, Ramming Speed and Tides.)
• Reclaim Music Festival. 1 p.m. Meigs County; directions an other information at ReclaimMusicFestival.com. The entertainment lineup starts at 2 p.m. with Factory Street Dance; J.D. Hutchison at 3:30; Pokey LaFarge at 4:30; AA Bondy at 5:30; Woody Pines at 6:30; Southeast Engine at 7:45; The Felice Brothers at 9; Wheels on Fire at 10:30; Ill Fits at 11:45 p.m.; and the Never Evers at 1 a.m. Campfires, DIY workshops, nature hikes and kid activities.
• Guest’s 10-year anniversary show spectacular. 19 South.
• ’80s Dance Night with DJ Barticus. Casa Cantina.
• Soundhound. Jackie O’s.
• Bobaflex. Court Street Grill in Pomeroy.
• The Paranormals. 7 p.m. The Sandstone in Logan.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Athens Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Saturday and Wednesday on East State Street at the University Mall.
Theater: ARTS/West’s Teen Theater Workshop will perform “The Fifteen-Minute Hamlet” several times Saturday at the Farmers Market in Athens (starting at 10:30 a.m.)
Saturday Lunch: Weekly free lunch sponsored by UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice. 1 p.m. at UCM, 18 N. College St. Open to everyone, no questions asked. 593-7301. (Volunteers are needed, and donations are welcome with advance notice.)
Film: UPC/Baker Center Movies. During the academic quarter at 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Baker Theater, Baker Center, OU.
Ohio University Homecoming Parade: Uptown Athens, followed by the tailgate party at Tailgreat Park and the Homecoming football game at Peden Stadium.
Antique Machinery Show: All day Saturday and Sunday at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Athens County Antique Club. Entertainment, camping and weenie roast, plus breakfast available each morning. For info call Mike Hartley at 594-5665.
Breakfast: Every fourth Saturday of every month the Savannah Masonic Lodge of Guysville holds a breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the lodge. Public is welcome. Donations accepted.
Poker Run: Raccoon Creek Partnership holds its first annual poker run fund. 103-mile scenic route begins at Lake Hope State Park parking lot. Sign in at 11 a.m. Call 597-1473 for more info.
Star-Gazing: Ohio University telescope viewing. 8-11 p.m. on the College Green at OU, unless it’s cloudy or rainy. Free and open to the public. 593-1718.
Festival: Art of Ohio/ACEnet Festival. Artists, art galleries, art organizations, community groups and local businesses will be represented. Richland Avenue (south-side) park in Athens. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contra Dance: Noon to 12:30 p.m. during the Art of Ohio/ACEnet Festival in the Richland Avenue park in Athens.
Hockey Game: Club Sports is holding the Green and White Bobcat Hockey Game. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. at Bird Arena, OU.
Festival: the Rocky Great Outdoor Adventure. Through Sunday on the Hocking College campus in Nelsonville. www.greatoutdooradventureshow.com.
Camping: The Wayne National Forest is offering a “fee-free weekend” at its developed campgrounds and picnic areas, both Saturday and Sunday. This does not apply to campsites or group picnic shelters reserved through the national reservation system.
Pancake Breakfast: Hosted by the Salvation Army. All proceeds benefit the food pantry and the S.A. service unit. 7:30 a.m. at Applebee’s in Athens. 593-7082.
Car Show: In memory of Larry McGrath. Sign in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All cars will be judged, and trophies will be awarded at 5 p.m. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings. Proceeds go to S.O.S. Inc., a nonprofit group. Tuppers Plains Dairyette, Ohio Rt. 7, Tuppers Plains.
Fall Arts & Craft Show: Hosted by the Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Hocking Hills State Park dining lodge, near Old Man’s Cave. 740-385-2726.
Sunday
MUSIC:
• Richard Syracuse plays during brunch. Cutler’s Restaurant at the Ohio University Inn.
• Old-time and bluegrass acoustic jam. 1:30-5 p.m. in front of Studio E Music in the Country Corners shopping plaza in The Plains. Players and listeners welcome. 593-3998.
• Adult Swim with Puffy. 19 South.
• 31st annual Concert in the Park. 1-4 p.m. at Saltlick Township Memorial Park in downtown Shawnee. Mike Boley and Dave Borowski provide the music. 740-394-2852.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Film: Baker Center Movies. Sundays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Baker Theater, OU.
Bass-fishing Tournament: Benefit for the Whitlatch family. Belpre Ramp. Call 517-3261 for more information. Applications may be found online at www.athenscountybassmasters.org.
Church Social: Columbia Chapel Christian Church Fall Social. Fried chicken picnic, entertainment, corn hole tournaments, inflatables. Noon to 5 p.m. State Route 689.
Choir Concert: Concert by the musicians of Christ Lutheran Church. Selections by Bach, Mendelssohn, Verdi, Hindemith and more. 4 p.m. 69 Mill St., Athens.
Monday
MUSIC:
• Open stage. Every Monday at Jackie O’s.
• Old-time jam with Rattletrap Stringband. Every Monday at Casa Cantina.
• Karaoke every Monday night with DJ A Roc and KJ Chaz. 19 South.
• Sing or Die. The Union.
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.
Lecture: Gideon Yago of MTV News, “They’re Doing What? Politics and the Youth Vote.” 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
Theater: Opening reception and public workshop for “Humble Play: Appalachian New Play Fest.” 6 p.m., ARTS/West. Mary Tensing will give a playwriting lecture at 7 p.m. Monday. The festival runs through Saturday, Oct. 4. New plays will be performed at 7 p.m. every night for the rest of the week.
Spay/Neuter Clinic: Athens County Humane Society will offer a low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats. Make appointments at www.neuterscooter.com.
Bloodmobile: 2-8 p.m. at OU’s Walter Hall, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hocking College. 1-800-448-3543 for appointment.
Tuesday
MUSIC:
• Celtic Night. Tuesdays at Jackie O’s.
• Open stage with Dale Kulchar Tuesdays at the Court Street Grill, Pomeroy.
• College Night with DJ T-Mo every Tuesday at 19 South.
• Open Stage. Tuesdays at the Union. Jess Kauffman is the resident host during September.
• Casa Caraoke. Casa Cantina.
• Singer/Songwriter Circle. Every Tuesday during the academic quarter at OU, from 7- p.m. in the 1804 Lounge of Baker Center, OU.
• Jazz Nights. Most Tuesdays during the academic quarter, from 8-10 p.m. in Baker Center’s Front Room, OU.
• Faculty Recital – Aaron Hilbun, oboe; C. Scott Smith, horn; Christopher Fisher, piano. 8 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
• College night with DJ T-Mo. 19 South.
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.
Designated Space: Spoken word open stage. Every Tuesday 9-11 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
Teacher Open House: County school teachers get sneak peeks at new, interactive exhibits. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Athens County Historical Society & Museum, Athens.
Political Hour: The staff of U.S. Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, will be available to meet with constituents from 4-5 p.m. in the Athens City Building council chambers. No appointments necessary.
Town Hall Meeting: Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District hosts a needs assessment Town Hall forum. 6-8 p.m. Athens Community Center. Email townhall@buckeyehills.org for more information.
Wednesday
MUSIC:
• 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 Open Stage Night. 8-11 p.m. in the fifth-floor lounge, Baker Center, OU.
• Open stage with Chris Biester. Every Wednesday. 10 p.m. Casa Cantina.
• Jazz Cream Assassins every Wednesday at 19 South.
• Rock ‘n roll karaoke with Twin Towers every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Smiling Skull.
• Old-Timey Night. Most Wednesdays at Jackie O’s.
• Karaoke every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Maplewood Inn.
• Richard Syracuse plays during dinner. Cutler’s Restaurant at the Ohio University Inn.
• The Macpodz. Jackie O’s.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Athens Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Saturday and Wednesday on East State Street at the University Mall.
National Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker: TV producer, writer and Director Barbara Martinez Jitner gives this month’s keynote speech, “La Frontera: Femicide on the U.S./Mexican Border.” 7 p.m. Baker University Theater.
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.
Speaker: Animal Planet host Jeff Corwin. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU. Part of the Kennedy Lecture Series.
Grand Re-Opening: Of the Athens County Historical Society & Museum. 5-7 p.m. Athens
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