What's Happening (11-12-09)

Thursday

MUSIC:

"¢ Donkey Musicians' Open Stage, 9-11 p.m. Donkey Coffee and Espresso.
"¢ Ladies Night with DJ Ace. 19 South.

"¢ Open acoustic jam night. Thursdays at the Nelsonville Eagles Lodge bar.
"¢ Karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday nights. Lakeview Tavern, 3718 Enlow Road, Athens.
"¢ Open Stage. Full bands and solo acts welcome at the Smiling Skull. 9 p.m.
"¢ The Hebdo Quatro, TGP, and the Barn Owls at Casa Cantina. 10 p.m.
"¢ Manor Animals, Whalezombie and In Silent Movies. The Union.
"¢ My Idea of Fun musical collective, with Bikini Test, Dan Oatman and Matt Miller, and Fodder Feets. Jackie O's.
"¢ King and Queen Challenge to benefit the Athens AIDS Task Force. Loud music and oufits. Jackie O's Annex.
"¢ Silent Lion. 6:30 p.m. at the Athens Public Library.

ART:

"¢ "The Far Side of Function: Contemporary Wood Sculpture." Michael Stadler is serving as curator of this exhibit, which will feature approximately 60 artworks. The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens. Through Nov. 22.
"¢ "Please Touch" at the Athens County Historical Society and Museum features interactive, hands-on exhibits that immerse visitors in the stories of Athens County. Through fall 2010. 65 N. Court St., Athens. Visit www.athenshistory.org for more information and admission costs.
"¢ Selections from the Permanent Collections. This exhibition juxtaposes pieces from Kennedy Museum's permanent collections including weavings, prints, paintings, ceramics and African art. Kennedy Museum of Art, OU.
"¢ "The First American West: Frontier and Freedom in Athens County." This hands-on exhibit examines the extraordinary journey of the early settlers to southeast Ohio. Athens County Historical Society and Museum, North Court Street, Athens.
"¢ The Office of Multicultural Programs at OU is hosting the exhibit "Wood Shaping Me" by Mamerto Tindongan. Multicultural Center Art Gallery, Baker Center, OU. Through Nov. 20.
"¢ Mark Dion: Collected Editions 1992 "“ 2009. A unique display of limited editions of prints and multiples created by Mark Dion between the years 1992 and 2009. Trisolini Gallery, OU. Exhibit runs through Nov. 14.
"¢ "Collections Collected: The University Collects and Athens Collects Miniatures." A project by Mark Dion with the Kennedy Museum of Art. A collaborative project between the Kennedy Museum and the OU School of Art, displaying collections of objects from selected Ohio University departmental collections and collections of miniatures and small objects from the Athens community. Kennedy Museum of Art. Through Nov. 29.
"¢ Rebecca Steinberg opens a display of her photographs at Donkey Coffee and Espresso. 4-6 p.m. Show runs through Dec. 31.
"¢ Dan Price's "The Necessary Friction of the Machine" features a paper sculpture and iconography that reflect the experiences of laid-off General Motors employees who worked on the assembly line. Kennedy Museum of Art. Through Jan. 24, 2010.
"¢ Second-Year Graduate Student Exhibition. Ohio University Art Gallery, Seigfred Hall. Exhibit runs through Nov. 19.

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.)

Christian Meeting: Led by UCM Center for Spiritual Growth & Social Justice and the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, every Thursday of the academic quarter at noon in OU Baker 229. The hour-long sessions will be based on Living the Questions "“ a progressive Christian approach to scripture. For more info contact Evan Young of UCM at ucmevan@frognet.net or Steve Domienik at sdomienik@gmail.com.

Theater: "The Wonderful World of Dissocia." 8 p.m. Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater, OU. Through Saturday, Nov. 14. Play by Anthony Neilson; directed by Elenna Mosoff (MFA 2010). The work, originally written in 2002, follows the story of a young woman suffering from dissociative disorder.

Theater: Actors Moveable Theater presents "A Piece of my Heart" by Shirley Lauro. Event is in celebration of Veterans Day, and shares true stories of American women who served in Vietnam. 8 p.m. each evening through Saturday, Nov. 14, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Nov. 15. ARTS/West.

Athens Friends & Neighbors Meeting: Polly Creech, owner of the Hyacinth Bean, will speak on holiday decorations for the monthly meeting, held at The Plains Methodist Church. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. The registration deadline has passed. For more info or to join call 593-8796.

Fresh Produce Listing Session: For southeast Ohio vegetable and fruit growers. Held at the Athens County Extension office, 2-4 p.m.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Meeting: A public workshop to discuss proposed improvements for bicycle and pedestrian access throughout the city of Athens takes place 7-9 p.m. at the Athens Community Center.

Speaker: Afghan doctoral candidate Roshan Noorzai speaks in the Friends of the Library Room on the third floor of Alden Library. Noorzai grew up doing the years of the Afghanistan-Soviet Union conflict, living in war-torn Afghanistan and as a refugee in Iran and Pakistan. He went on to work for the United Nations and USAID. 7:30 p.m.

Bloodmobile: At Richland United Methodist Church from noon to 6 p.m.; Boyd Hall, OU, 2-8 p.m.; and McKinnon Hall, OU, 2-8 p.m. Call 1-800-448-3543 to make an appointment.

Theater: The Missoula (Montana) Oblongata, a traveling theater group, will perform their original play, "The Fifty Greatest Ladies and Gentlemen," at 7 p.m. Eclipse Company Store, The Plains.

Friday

MUSIC:

"¢ DJ. 10 p.m. at the Red Brick Tavern.
"¢ Opera Theater: Fall Scenes Recital. Richard Crist, director, and William Averill, music director. 7:30 p.m. Ridges Auditorium, OU.
"¢ We March, Empirian, and Tournament at the Smiling Skull. 9 p.m.
"¢ Dave Rave Dance Party with DJ B-Funk. 19 South. 10 p.m.
"¢ Virgin Forest, Tim Race, Jesse Remnant and Inoculist. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee and Espresso.
"¢ Dance or Die. The Union.
"¢ Katty Whompus. Jackie O's.
"¢ The Spikedrivers. Casa Cantina.

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.

Holiday Open House: O'Bleness Hospital hosts a holiday event, with the lighting of the evergreen trees beside the WillowView Café at O'Bleness Hospital, helping to make Athens "The Little City of Lights." The event includes an open house with free food and music and auction of holiday gift baskets from 5-7 p.m. in the WillowView Café. A holiday bake sale will be held earlier in the day from 2-5 p.m.

Benefit Spaghetti Dinner: Hosted by the Nelsonville Volunteer Firefighters for Sara Cheeseman. 4-7 p.m. at the Nelsonville Elks Lodge, 40 Hocking Street.

Documentary: The Sierra Student Coalition, the Appalachian Sierra Club Group, OU Office of Sustainability and Rural Action Energy Committee are presenting another showing of "Coal Country," a dramatic look at modern coal mining. 7-9 p.m. in the Baker Center Theatre in OU's Baker Center. www.coalcountrythemovie.com.

Saturday

MUSIC:

"¢ Belly-dancing and music. Every Saturday at Restaurant Salaam.
"¢ Whispers of the Fallen, Empirian and more. 19 South.
"¢ Stuart's Opera House Fall Fundraiser featuring Vagabond Opera. Pre-show reception at 7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8:30. Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville. For tickets call 740-753-1924 or buy them online at www.stuartsoperahouse.org.
"¢ Hot Tuna All-Stars featuring: G.E. Smith, Barry Mitterhoff and Erik Diaz. 8 p.m. Fur Peace Station Concert Hall, Meigs County. This show is sold out.
"¢ Faculty Recital: Michele Fiala, oboe; and Donald Speer, piano. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
"¢ O'Ridgenal Redneck Country Girl. Sweet N' Easy Bar & Campground.
"¢ Contra dance led by Frank Buschelmann to music from the Boys of the Hock. Multipurpose Room on the second floor of Baker University Center, OU. 8-11 p.m. First-timer lesson at 7:30 p.m. All ages and levels of experience welcome. No partner necessary. More info at 696-1157.
"¢ Elvis tribute artist Jim Forshey. Parkersburg native Carol Camp will open and also sing backup for the Elvis tribute. McConnelsville's Twin City Opera House. 7 p.m.
"¢ Michael Rinaldi-Eichenberg, Rachel Mousie and Billy Matheny. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee and Espresso.
"¢ Pretty Mighty Mighty, Chickenpussy, The Twits and The Book Smarts. The Union.
"¢ Celebrity Drag Show: Roger's Stars of Illusion perform at Abrio's Brick Oven, featuring impersonations of Pink, Shania Twain, Lorrie Morgan, Jodi Messina, Lady Gaga and Cher. 9 p.m.
"¢ The Perfect Norm and Duke Jr. and Smokey Boots. Jackie O's Annex.
"¢ Dale Kulchar. Rhapsody Restaurant in Nelsonville.
"¢ Early show (6:30 p.m.) with The Wailin' Elroys. Free. Casa Cantina.
"¢ Open Doors Dance Night. Casa Cantina.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Athens Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (year-round) and Wednesday (through Christmas) in the Market on State parking lot on East State Street, Athens. For more info visit www.athensfarmersmarket.org.

Fall Artisan Event: The Nelsonville Historic Square Arts District offers a new fall artisan event every Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Thanksgiving. Studios and galleries will have artists on hand working in the studios who will share their processes with visitors.

Lunch: Saturday Lunch is a weekly free community meal served at 1 p.m. in the lower level of UCM, 18 N. College St., Athens, through Nov. 14. Volunteers and donations are welcome with advanced notice. 593-7301.

Comedy Hypnotist: Joe DeVito performs three shows of comedy hypnosis at 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 10 p.m. in the Athens High School Auditorium. Proceeds from the shows will support the Athens High School band in their trip to perform at Disney's Magic Kingdom Park in 2010. Tickets are available at www.ahs-band.org, from AHS band students or at the door.

Scrap Metal Collection Drive: At the Athens County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Faith Build Coalition of the Athens County Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring the drive to raise funds for the next house-building project. A wide assortment of materials will be accepted, including bicycles, metal appliances and cell phones. For more info contact George Bain at 592-3828 or gbain45702@yahoo.com.

Play Auditions: Ohio Valley Summer Theater (OVST) holds auditions for the play "Laura Ingalls Wilder: Voice of the Prairie" at 10 a.m. at Ohio University Glidden Hall, room 561. Those trying out should prepare two short monologues that demonstrate the ability to play a range of characters. Daytime availability is required for school-day performances. More info is available at www.ovst.org or by e-mailing bpbritton@yahoo.com or ovst@ohio.edu.

Reunion: The York Township Volunteer Fire Department hosts a reunion with George Stout, the bus driver injured in a two-vehicle accident who has since recovered. All those involved in the accident scene are encouraged to attend. 2 p.m. at the department.

Fall Day Camp: Sponsored by the Raccoon Creek Partnership. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waterloo Aquatic Education Center, www.raccooncreek.org. Come play games, create art, explore the pond and meet new friends. Free but space is limited. Register by calling Heike at 664-3428 or emailing heikeperko@ohiohills.com.

Sunday

MUSIC:

"¢ Restaurant Salaam, in its new location at 21 W. Washington St., is presenting live jazz music on Sundays from 6-8 p.m.
"¢ Honors String Orchestra. Steven Huang, director. 4 p.m. First United Methodist Church in Athens.
"¢ Ohio University School of Music's Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. 8 p.m Memorial Auditorium.

MISCELLANEOUS

Thanksgiving Dinner: Chesterhill Fire Dept. Auxiliary hosts their Thanksgiving Smorgasbord Dinner at the Chesterhill Fire Station, state Route 555, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Film: UCM and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens show "Call Me Malcolm," a documentary about a transgender seminary student struggling with his identity. A panel discussion with the film's subject, Rev. Malcolm Himschoot, Equality Ohio Community organizer Erin Upchurch, and UCM spiritual director Evan Young will follow. 3 p.m. in Bentley Hall room 124. For more info contact Evan Young at 593-7301.

Film: Alden Library's Sustainability Film Series will show "Life Running Out of Control" at 6 p.m. in the Friends of the Library, Room 319 at Alden Library, OU. The film focuses on problems with genetic modifications and unethical use of genetic studies. Keep it green and bring your own mug.

Hospice Memorial Service: 2 p.m. at the Athens Community Church, 219A Columbus Road in Athens. The public is invited to attend and honor those loves ones they have lost. November is National Hospice/Palliative Care Month.

Letter-Sending Party: OU's chapter of Up 'Til Dawn is hosting its annual letter-sending party. 4-11 p.m. in Baker Center Ballroom. Gather your friends and address donation letters to your family and friends on behalf of St. Jude Children's Hospital. www.myuptildawn.org.

Monday

MUSIC:

"¢ Open stage. Every Monday at Jackie O's
"¢ Open Jam Night. 19 South.
"¢ Rattletrap Stringband. Casa Cantina.
"¢ Old Crow Medicine. Stuart's Opera House at 7:30 p.m. www.stuartsoperahouse.org
"¢ ACRN Pre-New Year's Bash. 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.

Red Cross Blood Drive: Hosted by Appalachian Community Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice & Health Services at 30 Herrold Avenue in Athens. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are recommended but not necessary. Call Kathy at 594-8226 to schedule an appointment.

CFI Meeting: Community Food Initiatives hosts its November Seed Savers meeting and potluck at 6:30 p.m. at ACEnet, 94 Columbus Road. Bring a dish to share. Dinnerware and drinks provided. More info at cfi@frognet.net or 593-5971.

Bloodmobile: At Appalachian Community Visiting Nurses Association. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 1-800-448-3543 to make an appointment.

Tuesday

MUSIC:

"¢ Celtic Night. Tuesdays at Jackie O's.
"¢ First Street Heat plays Tuesdays at 19 South.
"¢ Open stage with Dale Kulchar Tuesdays at the Court Street Grill, Pomeroy.
"¢ Open Stage. Tuesdays at 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.

Designated Space: Spoken word open stage. Tuesdays 9-11 p.m. Donkey Coffee and Espresso.

Community Meal: The Athens Church of Christ offers a free community meal every Tuesday evening from 5:30-6:30. Everyone welcome. 785 W. Union St., Athens.

Wednesday

MUSIC:

"¢ Open stage. Every Wednesday. 10 p.m. Casa Cantina.
"¢ Karaoke. Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. at the Smiling Skull.
"¢ Triangle Pancake (usually with special guests). Wednesdays at 19 South.
"¢ Karaoke every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Maplewood Inn.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Athens Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (year-round) and Wednesday (through Christmas) in the Market on State parking lot on East State Street, Athens.

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: At Appalachian Behavioral Heathcare in Athens. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 1-800-448-3543 to make an appointment.

Job, Career and Information Fair: Free and open to all veterans and their spouses. 9 a.m. to noon. American Legion Hall, 520 W. Union St., Athens. For more information, call Nick Claussen at Athens County Job & Family Services, 797-2523.