What's happening

Music, Arts and Community Events in the Athens County area this week. (9/16 - 9/22)

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.

Whale Zombie, Zapano and Valley Boys. Casa Cantina.

CD release party for Elemental Groove Theory and First Street Heat. The Union.

Sasha Colette and her band, The Magnolias, along with Bud Carroll & His Southern Souls and Jeff Ellis. Jackie O's Public House.

Junior Brown returns to Stuart's Opera House. 8 p.m.

DJ B-Funk and DJ Time Traveler host a Red Zone dance party with house, techno and trance music. 18 and over. 10 p.m. Red Brick.

DJ Q plays the Bull Pen downstairs, playing favorites from the '90s, '80s and beyond. Red Brick Tavern.

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.

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.

"Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals" by photographer Christopher Payne. Kennedy Museum of Art. Through Jan. 2.

Ohio University Ceramics Invitational 2010. Ceramics exhibition organized to highlight wood-fired ceramics. Trisolini Gallery, OU. Through Oct. 9.

Burhan Dogancay: Urban Walls. Fascinated by urban walls, Turkish born artist Burhan Dogancay, captures the markings left by people as his subject matter. Ohio University Art Gallery. Through Nov. 20.

Color photographs of local wildflowers by area photographer Jim Shirey. Opening reception at Athens Public Library 6:30 p.m. Through the end of September.

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.

Comedy: Black Sheep, Inc., OU's long-form improv comedy troupe, performs on Thursdays during the fall. 9 p.m., The Front Room in Baker Center, OU.

Open House: For the Athens County Child Advocacy Center (CAC), 444 W. Union St., Suite B. 4-6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Presentation: "Women Speak," featuring story, poetry and song by the Women of Appalachia Project. 6-10 p.m. at ARTS/West, 132 W. State St. One of three events hosted by ARTS/West for the Americans for the Art Action Fund's 50 States 50 Days, an initiative to raise awareness of the arts.

Friday

MUSIC:

DJ C upstairs and DJ Huff Daddy down in the Bull Pen. Red Brick Tavern.

George Worthmore and Zak Kramer. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.

Southeast Engine, Ortolan and Josiah Wolf. Casa Cantina.

Orchestraville, The Alwood Sisters and The Speed Knobs. The Union.

Steve Zarate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Rhapsody.

Yellow Light Maybe, The Fireside Chats, Thomas Alejandro and Jordan Youtz . 9 p.m. All ages. Smiling Skull.

OU School of Music faculty members You-Seong Kim, soprano, and Youmee Kim, piano, are presenting a recital. 8 p.m. Glidden Hal, OU. Free and open to the public. The performance will feature a series of sentimental and reverent songs.

Will Kimbrough. Court Street Grill in Pomeroy.

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.

Festival: Food, music, workshops and more at the Pawpaw Festival. Friday from 4 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info in separate article in today's Athens NEWS or at www.ohiopawpawfest.com/.

Saturday

MUSIC:

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

DJ Brad upstairs and DJ Huff Daddy down in the Bull Pen. Red Brick Tavern.

Caitlin Kraus, Kelly Latimore and Matthew Moore perform, with proceeds benefitting Good Earth Farm and Good Works, Inc. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.

Aquabear Legion with Self Destruct Button, The Visitations, and more. 10 p.m. The Union.

Royales. Casa Cantina.

The Visitations, Hexnet and the Valley Boys. The Union.

A benefit party for the Clean and Safe Halloween Committee's block party. Bands TBA. Jackie O's Public House.

Amish Electric Chair, Gelatinus Cube (from Columbus) and MindFish. 9 p.m. All ages. Smiling Skull.

Uncle Buck's Saturday Night BBQ featuring he Rarely Herd and Leroy Mack. Music starts at 7 p.m.

The Most Enjoyable Hollywood Night, featuring classical music, opera, dances, drama, etc., as well as Erick Stanson/Stasijonaitis, a concert master and solo violinist. Memorial Auditorium, OU. 8 p.m. Fundraiser for the International Culture Community at OU.

Mojo Theory. Court Street Grill in Pomeroy.

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.

Comedy: With Jeff Blanchard and Chad Thornsberry. 9 p.m. Abrio's Brick Oven, Athens.

Workshop: "Hit Me Again!: A Theatrical Violence Workshop" led by Shelly Riggs. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stuart's Opera House. For more information or to register, call 740-753-2034.

Learn-to-Skate: An open house for this program will run from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at OU's Bird Arena. Open to the public. The program offers various levels of skating for kids ages 3 and up. For info call 597-1458 or email skatingbirdarena@gmail.com. The actual classes begin on Sept. 25.

Sunday

MISCELLANEOUS:

Air Show: Vinton County Air Show at the Vinton County Airport, featuring skydivers and performances by the Vinton County High School. Barbecue chicken ready at 11 a.m., with the show starting at 1 p.m. For more info, call Nick Rupert at 740-357-0268 or Steve Keller at 740-418-2612.

Historical Presentation: "Civil War Relics," by Phil Ley. 2-4 p.m. Athens County Historical Society & Museum. Free parking.

Monday

MUSIC:

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

All female singers are invited to the Calliope Feminist Choir at Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Mill St. Auditions and voice placement at 5:30 p.m., with rehearsal following at 6 p.m. Free childcare. More info at 740-662-2022.

The Sufferin' Moses Blues Band is playing every Monday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Red Brick Tavern.

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.

Bloodmobile: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trimble High School. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment at the Athens County chapter of the American Red Cross.

Speaker: Frank Meeink will be speaking at the Hocking College Student Center at 7 p.m. as part of the "We are one Hocking" theme. All are welcome to this free event. Meeink is a former skinhead and neo-Nazi who speaks about his experiences and reconciliation.

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 Tuesdays at 9 p.m.

Live DJ with DJ C. Tuesdays at the Red Brick Tavern.

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: 2-8 p.m. at OU's Jefferson Hall. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment Athens County chapter of the American Red Cross.

Board Meeting: The Athens County Commissioners hold a final public hearing at 7 p.m. to discuss the proposed Athens County Comprehensive Plan before it is adopted. Athens County Cooperative Extension Office, 280 W. Union St.

Workshop: Learn to make homemade sour cream and cream cheese with Community Food Initiatives at ACEnet, 94 Columbus Road. Liz Florentino, dairy expert at Village Bakery, leads the workshop. Contact Kurt Beslar at kurtcfi@frognet.net or call 740-593-5971 for more info.

Wednesday

MUSIC:

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

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

Karaoke Night with DJ C. 18 and over. Every Wednesday at the Red Brick Tavern.

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

Mojoflo will play a funk party at Jackie O's.

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.