What's happening

Music, Arts and Community Events in the Athens County area this week. (9/2 - 9/8)

Thursday

MUSIC:

Open acoustic jam night. Thursdays at the Nelsonville Eagles Lodge bar.

Open stage at Donkey Coffee.

Karaoke with On Track the first and third Thursdays of the month. 8 p.m. to midnight at the Lakeview Tavern.

Bram Riddlebarger & His Lonesome Band (this is a new combo with Bram singing classic country on drums & guitar, Johnny Borchard on lap steel & Thom Hirbe on upright Bass) and Rattletrap Stringband. Free. Casa Cantina.

Stuart's Opera House next Thursday, Sept. 9, continues its free Summer Concert Series with The Hot Seats. 7 p.m. in the parking lot across the street from the Opera House (if it rains, the show will be performed inside). Beer garden on hand. (This was incorrectly reported as occurring on Sept. 2 in our print edition. We regret the error.)

Cornstalk Festival at Wisteria campground in Meigs County a four-day weekend of "spirit, earth, art and music." Thursday through Monday, though most of the music and other events occur Friday through Sunday. Multiple bands and speakers, including The Ragbirds, Wendy Rule, Wormz, Elemental Groove Theory, Gary Leidy, Corissa Bragg, Kenny Klein, Harvey Wasserman and Brian Henke. For information, go to http://www.wisteria.org/cornstalk.htm.

ART:

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 & Museum, North Court Street, Athens.

Art installation "Buttress," by DeWitt Godfrey. Through May 2011 at the Kennedy Museum of Art, OU.

Quilting Traditions: The Art of the Amish. Exhibition of traditional Amish quilts from the private collection of Tom and Marsha French. Dairy Barn Arts Center's Sauber Gallery, Athens. Through Sept. 26.

The challenging world of artist Harvey Breverman, which offers a wealth of unpredictable and captivating imagery, will be featured at OU's Kennedy Museum of Art through Jan. 16, 2011.

Starbrick Cooperative Gallery presents "Two Potters and a Painter. Sue Hazen and Maryann Limmer, ceramic artists, and Margaret McGee, a painter, work together to express their thoughts on the South African Ndebele Indian Art. Exhibit runs through March 20.

"Strange Minds: Art Exhibition by Aaron Smith and Ron Luce." Majestic Galleries, 20 Public Square in Nelsonville. Through Sept. 26.

Casa Nueva is showing the art of Jim Korpi and Ross Mantle, in a show called "Confluence," featuring photographs of the Ohio River Valley and the Monongahela River Valley. Through Oct. 18.

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.)

Free Food: The Nelsonville Community Center provides a free breakfast to anyone under 18 Monday through Friday at 9 p.m.

Free Food: The Nelsonville Community Center provides lunch in the pool park Monday through Friday at 1 p.m.

NAMI Support Group: For loved ones of those diagnosed with a mental illness. 6 p.m. at Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare.

Bloodmobile: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Athens County Children Services. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment. Type O negative is always needed, especially in summer when more blood of all types is needed and donations are lower. Athens County chapter of the American Red Cross.

Friday

MUSIC:

Lizzy Pitch and Josh Richardson. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.

Jill Andrews Band, (Jill is ex co-leader of the everybodyfields) with Jess & Kyle of Duke Jr. & The Smokey Boots opening. Free. Casa Cantina.

The Beer & Cheese Incident fundraiser for Planned Parenthood of Southeast Ohio, featuring music by The Porters. The food/beer part starts at 8 p.m. and the music at 10. Jackie O's Brewery.

Fundraiser for the Raccoon Creek Partnership with music by Tommy Stumpp, That's What She Said, Seven Hill Swamp Queens. 9 p.m. Jackie O's Public House.

Cornstalk Festival at Wisteria campground in Meigs County a four-day weekend of "spirit, earth, art and music." Thursday through Monday, though most of the music and other events occur Friday through Sunday. Multiple bands and speakers, including The Ragbirds, Wendy Rule, Wormz, Elemental Groove Theory, Gary Leidy, Corissa Bragg, Kenny Klein, Harvey Wasserman and Brian Henke. For information, go to http://www.wisteria.org/cornstalk.htm.

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. through Oct. 29. Across from the Kroger store in Trimble. New vendors welcome. For info email lestercfi@frognet.net. Community Food Initiatives.

Free Food: The Nelsonville Community Center has a free lunch open to the public every Friday from noon to 1 p.m.

Saturday

MUSIC:

Belly-dancing and music. Every Saturday. Restaurant Salaam.

Perth Elliott and Cynthia Robinson. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.

Laura Stevenson & The Cans, Nathan Moore's Sportfishing USA, Octopus and Owl, and Blithe Field. The Union. Upstairs open at 9 p.m.

'80s Dance Night with DJ Barticus. Casa Cantina.

The Royales with Jess & Kyle openiong. Jackie O's Public House.

Cornstalk Festival at Wisteria campground in Meigs County a four-day weekend of "spirit, earth, art and music." Thursday through Monday, though most of the music and other events occur Friday through Sunday. Multiple bands and speakers, including The Ragbirds, Wendy Rule, Wormz, Elemental Groove Theory, Gary Leidy, Corissa Bragg, Kenny Klein, Harvey Wasserman and Brian Henke. For information, go to http://www.wisteria.org/cornstalk.htm.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Athens Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Saturday and Wednesday on East State Street at the Market on State (former University Mall). 132 W. State St., Athens.

Weekly Auction: 6 p.m. at the Golden Wings C.B. Radio Club, on Rt. 13 just outside of Chauncey. Auctioneer Gary Charles. Fishtail sandwiches and other good food.

Art: White's Mill Outdoor Painting Challenge" competition. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 540 W. Union St., across from White's Mill. Prizes: $500 for first place, $250 for second, and $100 for third. The Ohio Plein Air Society (OPAS) is hosting an outdoor, open-air painting competition in and around the White's Mill area. Canvas registration begins at 9 a.m. at Catalyst Caf and The Athens Real Estate Company in Athens, located across the Hocking River from White's Mill at 540 W. Union.

Yard Sale: Multi-family joins Appalachian Community VNA, Hospice & Health Services Inc. in a large yard sale. Furniture, office chairs, desks, 1920s couch w/carved walnut legs, kitchenware, Craftsman table saw & toolbox, Etude accordion, plants, rain barrel, bikes, tools, books, board games, clothing, fabric & sewing items, antiques, collectibles, bathroom lights. Things for students and community alike. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 21 Sunnyside Dr., Athens.

Sunday

MISCELLANEOUS:

Cornstalk Festival: At Wisteria campground in Meigs County a four-day weekend of "spirit, earth, art and music." Thursday through Monday, though most of the music and other events occur Friday through Sunday. Multiple bands and speakers, including The Ragbirds, Wendy Rule, Wormz, Elemental Groove Theory, Gary Leidy, Corissa Bragg, Kenny Klein, Harvey Wasserman and Brian Henke. For information, go to http://www.wisteria.org/cornstalk.htm.

Chinese Auction & Bean Dinner:Doors open at noon at the Glouster Eagles. Drawing at 2 p.m.

Monday

Editor's note: Since this is the Labor Day holiday, some regular events may not be happening. Please check ahead with the venue if you're not sure about a listed event occurring on the holiday.

MUSIC:

Open stage. 10 p.m. every Monday at Jackie O's. Junebug hosts.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Free Clinic: The OU-COM Community Health 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.

Tuesday

MUSIC:

Celtic Night. Most Tuesdays at Jackie O's Brewery.

Open stage with Dale Kulchar Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at the Court Street Grill, Pomeroy.

Open Stage. Tuesdays at The Union.

Open Stage at the Smiling Skull on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Childhood Immunizations:Every Tuesday from 1-5:30 p.m. in the ground floor of Parks Hall, OU. OU-COM Community Health 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.

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

Bloodmobile: Noon to 6 p.m. at the American Red Cross Athens chapter house, North May Avenue, Athens. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment. Type O negative is always needed, especially in summer when more blood of all types is needed and donations are lower. Athens County chapter of the American Red Cross.

Pregnancy Loss Support Group: 7-8 p.m. at the Athens Public Library. This support group, facilitated by Dr. Connie Patterson, will focus on pregnancy loss, which can range from miscarriage to stillbirth to grieving your pregnancy after the baby is born. Free and open to the public. Because the effectiveness of the group is dependent on its size, please RSVP to molly.wales@yahoo.com or 740-592-4408.

Wednesday

MUSIC:

Open stage. Every Wednesday. 10 p.m. Casa Cantina.

Karaoke. Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. at the Smiling Skull.

Karaoke every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Maplewood Inn.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Athens Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Saturday and Wednesday on East State Street at the Market on State (former University Mall).

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: From noon to 6 p.m. at OU's Baker Center. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment. Type O negative is always needed, especially in summer when more blood of all types is needed and donations are lower. Athens County chapter of the American Red Cross.

Grand Opening/Open House: Gourmet Your Way and Busy Day Market are hosting an open house from 4-7 p.m. at Busy Day Market, 30 W. Stimson, in celebration of the grand opening of Busy Day's kitchen and deli. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 3:45 pm, hosted by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is open to the public and will feature tours of the newly completed kitchen, samples of Gourmet Your Way and Busy Day Market dishes, door prizes every half hour, and special one-night-only sales. Gourmet Your Way will also unveil its newly designed logo. (Gourmet Your Way is moving its Make It, Take it, Bake it sessions into the new kitchen at Busy Day Market.