What's happening

Music, Arts and Community Events in the Athens County area this week. (9/23 - 9/29)

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.

The Floorwalkers and Duke Junior & The Smokey Boots. Casa Cantina.

ACRN presents DJs from the station's Mobile Department along with local DJs. The Union.

Hell Naw and The Midnight Drivers. Jackie O's Brewery.

Retro Night with DJ C. Upstairs at the Red Brick Tavern (every Thursday except Oct. 7 and Nov. 4), and downstairs the Bull Pen is open with DJ Q playing favorites from the 90's, 80's, and beyond).

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 Gallerypresents "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. 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: UCM annual event from 5-7 p.m. at 18 N. College St., in conjunction with its weekly Thursday Supper chili dinner. For more info call 593-7301 or e-mail ucmathens@frognet.net.

Meeting: Alzheimer's Association first Memory Walk meeting at Athens Library, 30 Home St. 6 p.m. For more info call 1-800-491-2717 or visit www.alz.org/wv.

Speaker: Comedian and diversity trainer Eva Vega discusses diversity issues as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. 7 p.m. in Baker Center Theater. Sponsored by Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority and the Black Student Cultural Programming Board.

Friday

MUSIC:

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

DJ Basak is back in action fall quarter every Friday starting at 10 p.m. 12 East (the bar on Carpenter Street next to Family Dollar).

Turner Matthews and Jenny Vandeman, with Brendan Lieske opening. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.

International Dance Night. Casa Cantina.

Final Friday happy hour show with Nate Brite hosting a variety of acoustic acts, with this week's Chris Biester, Whale Zombie, members of Dropdead Sons, folks from the 65's and Junebug. The Union.

Nigthttime show features the Dave Rave Dance Party. The Union.

Backwords. 9 p.m. Smiling Skull. All donations go to the Red Cross for tornado relief.

Jessi Torrisi and Please Please Me with opener. Jackie O's Brewery.

Richard Buckner. Special backstage performance. Seating is limited to 75 people. 8 p.m. Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville.

Ohio University Concert Series welcomes Lee Ann Womack. 8 p.m., Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, OU.

McGuffey Lane. Call 740-594-8500. 8:30 p.m. Abrio's Brick Oven, Athens.

ART

Final Fridays features the theme of "Parade of Square Crows." Crows on display outside the shops of the Historic Square Arts District. The scarecrows, made by local artists, will remain on display through October. 6-10 p.m. at participating venues on Nelsonville's Public Square.

Starbrick Gallery, Opening Night: In Memory of Tim, a memorial show for our late friend, Tim Seewer. Also, introducing the underground work from some of our newest members: Wanda Pare', Lyda Gunter, Lissa Jollick, Sue Roth, Dustin Lee, Margie Bledsoe Jim Shirey, and Jeremy Wright. Special guest Danette Pratt presents Seriously Sick Socks. Through Oct. 24.

Stuart's Gallery 1879 will be opening a new art show as part of Nelsonville's monthly Final Fridays on the Square. The show will feature the work of Athens artist John McVicker and will mark the first time he has shown in a gallery in several decades. Art opening begins at 6 p.m.

Susan Sherman and Dawn Deeter-Schmelz's work will be displayed at Nelsonville Pottery & Gifts through October, with a reception tonight from 6-10 p.m. as part of Final Friday.

OU students in the Fine Arts graduate program will display their work beginning at 6 p.m. at Seigfred Hall on the first and second floors. The work will then move to the Ridges on the third floor between 7 and 8 p.m. The event concludes at 9 p.m.

"Appalachia!" A photography exhibition that offers the opportunity for photographers to showcase their work and documentary pictures of Appalachia. The Dairy Barn, Athens. Through Nov. 21.

"Origami On Hand" opens at The Paper Circle in Nelsonville, and will run through November. Works by international artist/author Tomoko Fuse of Japan, Robert J. Lang of the U.S. and David and Assia Brill of Great Britain. In addition to these professional artists are works by Charles "doc" Santee of Illinois and local artists including rising star Jon Tucker, Dr. Michael Weinstein and a large work by the students of professor Susan Melsop at Ohio State University.

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.

Celebration: Third Annual International Peace Day Celebration, an Appalachian Peace and Justice Network Benefit Dinner, Silent Auction & Live Music. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music and silent auction bidding starting. Dinner begins at 7 with more live music and belly dancing. The late Art Gish will be honored. First Christian Church on 24 W. State St. Call 740-592-2608 or e-mail apjnnn@gmail.com for dinner reservations (though the deadline for reservations was listed as Sept. 22).BYOB or some wine will be available by donation. Sponsors: The Athens News, Diagnostic Hybrids, Dovetail Solar and Wind, Hocking Valley Bank & Kleinpenny Rentals.

Saturday

MUSIC:

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

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

The Tailwinds and Rachel Maxann. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.

Quest for Fire, Dropdead Sons, WhaleZombie and Mindfish. The Union.

The Spikedrivers. Casa Cantina.

Shank Bone and First Street Heat. Jackie O's Public House.

I Call Fives, Mixtapes, Let It Happen and Call It Fiction. Smiling Skull.

Jorma Kaukonen Solo opens for Bill Kirchen and Spencer Bohren. Gates open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Fur Peace Ranch, Meigs County.

Michelle Shocked. 8 p.m. Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville.

OU faculty recital with Alison Brown Sincoff on the flute. Recital Hall in Glidden Hall. 8 p.m. Presented by OU's School of Music.

The History of Rock 'n Roll, presented by the Post 21 Players. 7 p.m. at Athens Elks Lodge, 600 W. Union St. For tickets call Mary Ann Michael at 592-3651. Proceeds benefit the Ohio Military Family Assistance Fund and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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.

Dance: "Sweet Nostalgia" dance to raise money for COAD Senior Programs, featuring music from the '50s and '60s by local band Remember Then. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Athens Community Center. All ages invited. To purchase tickets ahead of time, call 594-8499.

Tasting: Eclipse Company Store hosts a taste testing that features food from within a 30-mile radius. Music by Midnight Driver and Easy Winners-Summer Ragtime. 6-9:30 p.m. RSVPs are requested at 797-8673 or on Facebook.

Power Run: Raccoon Creek Partnership's annual Poker Run, a 116-mile loop beginning at Waterloo Aquatic Education Center in New Marshfield at 9 a.m. and ending at McCoy's One Stop and Restaurant in Vinton. Concludes with live music, BBQ and cash prizes. Money raised benefits the Raccoon Creek Watershed. For more info and registration visit www.raccooncreek.org.

Awareness Event: Athens County Habitat for Humanity's annual Cardboard City from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in OU's Morton Hall parking lot. Participants camp out in makeshift homes to raise awareness of substandard housing. The event is co-sponsored by OU's Habitat for Humanity chapter. For more info call 592-0032 or visit www.athenshabitat.org.

Alpaca Event: Alpaca breeders from across the country and Canada meet at Phoenix Hill Farm, 8266 Rock Riffle Road in Athens. The farm is owned by Bruce and Marilyn Wentworth. All are invited to come learn more about the animal. More info at www.alpacasatphoenixhill.com.

Sunday

MISCELLANEOUS:

Music: Jazz Spoken Here presents a tribute to the late jazz photographer and OU alum Herman Leonard. 4 p.m. Baker Theater, Baker Center, OU. The music will be preceded at 3:25 by a biographical lecture about Leonard's life presented by Heather Pinson. Free and open to the public.

Golf: Big Brothers Big Sister of Athens' event, Golf for Kids' Sake Scramble. Nine teams begin at 8 a.m., and another nine teams at 11 a.m.

Fundraiser: For State Representative Debbie Phillips at the home of Pam Hines, 10 Grand Park Blvd. in Athens. 5-7:30 p.m. RSVP by contacting Liz Clark at lizclark10@gmail.com or 440-725-1522.

Monday

MUSIC:

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

The Sufferin' Moses Blues Band is playing every Monday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Red Brick Tavern. 18 and up.

Roche Moche, Whale Zombie, Yakuza Heart Attack and Zapao. 9 p.m. Smiling Skull.

Jazz by Kenny Wheeler. 4 p.m. in Recital Hall at Glidden Hall. Presented by OU's School of Music.

Lohio, the Brights and the 65's. The Union.

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.

Supper Cruise: "Riverboat Shuffle" two-hour-long cruise and buffet dinner aboard the Sternwheeler Valley Gem beginning at 5 p.m. Features music by the Athens High Society Dixieland Jazz Band. Sponsored by the High Society Jazz Association. To make a reservation, call Don Stout at 592-2281.

Poetry:Poet Wendy McVicker will read and Emily Prince will play the flute at 7 p.m., followed by an open mike at the monthly Abrio's Poetry Night. Abrio's Brick Oven, East State Street.

Speech: His Excellency Mr. Festus Mogae, former president of the Republic of Botswana, will deliver a keynote address on African leadership and socioeconomic development at 7:30 p.m in the Baker Center Ballroom, OU Baker Center. Free.

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.

Workshop: Learn how to make black bean tempeh and fermentation techniques with Community Food Initiatives. 7-9 p.m. at ACEnet, 94 Columbus Road. For more info contact Kurt Beslar at kurtcfi@frognet.net or 593-5971.

Skating: Bird Arena opens for the first night of Rec State from 7:30-9 p.m. Hours are 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m. Saturdays, and 1:30-3 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Sundays. For more info call 593-4676.

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.

Constant Gardener Karaoke. 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.

Student Lunches: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in uptown Athens.

Meeting: Car seats and cloth diapers will be discussed at this Birth Circle Meeting. Mary McPherson of OUCOM and Brittany Dodd, a child passenger safety technician, will discuss car seats, and Hanna Vorisek, mom of three, will show a variety of cloth diapers. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Athens Library. For more info call 740-592-4408, send an e-mail to molly.wales@yahoo.com or visit www.athensbirthcircle.com.

Museum Exhibit: Latina heritage museum exhibit from noon to 5 p.m. on Baker Center's second floor, featuring more than 100 artifacts, photos, biographies and video documents. Part of Hispanic Heritage month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. For more info call 597-2110.

Presentation: "Getting to Know the Bears in Your Backyard," by Ohio Division of Wildlife biologist Suzie Prange. 6 p.m. Waterloo Community Center in New Marshfield. Raccoon Creek Partnership meeting to follow.