What's happening

Music, Arts and Community Events in the Athens County area this week. (10/14 - 10/20)

Thursday

MUSIC:

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

Open stage at Donkey Coffee.

On Track karaoke. Lakeview Tavern. 8 p.m. to midnight.

The Ridges, Karate Coyote and Mindfish. Free. Casa Cantina.

Fox 'n Hounds. Jackie O's Brewery.

Afro-Reggae Hip-hop Night. Jackie O's Public House.

Whale Zombie, The Harlequins, Sportfishing USA, and Homemade Drugs. The Union.

Joe Price. Court Street Grill, Pomeroy.

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, 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.

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.

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.

In Memory of Tim, a memorial show for our late friend, Tim Seewer. Also, introducing the underground work from some of Starbrick Clay's 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. Starbrick Clay. Through Oct. 24.

"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" at The Paper Circle in Nelsonville runs 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.

Latina heritage museum exhibit on Baker Center's second floor, featuring more than 100 artifacts, photos, biographies and video documents. Part of Hispanic Heritage month, through Oct. 15. For more info call 597-2110.

"Athens County: Historical Perspectives," offering a glimpse of life in four key time periods. Athens County Historical Society and Museum. Through Fall 2012.

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.

Theater: "Well" by Lisa Kron, directed by Shelley Delaney. Forum Theater in OU's RTV building. 8 p.m. Through Saturday, and also Oct. 20-23. Through Arts for Ohio tickets are free for OU students with a valid student ID. For tickets or reservations call 593-4800 or stop by the ticket office in Kantner Hall.

Dance: "The Movement Dance Lab Show, with 'Dance Share." Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre, Putnam Hall, OU. 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday.

Produce Action: Closing-day celebration for the Chesterhill Produce Action at 8380 Wagoner Road. Food and festivities from 3-6 p.m., with the auction starting at 4. Hosted by Rural Action Sustainable Agriculture. More info at www.ohiofoodshed.org.

Program: Athens Friends and Newcomers meeting, with Melina Miller discussing home health care. The reservation deadline has passed. For more info call Gladys at 593-3175.

Friday

MUSIC:

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

DJ Basak. 10 p.m. 12 East (the bar on Carpenter Street next to Family Dollar).

Lennon Orchestra. 10 p.m., Jackie O's Public House, Athens.

OU Symphony Orchestra at OU's Memorial Auditorium. 8 p.m.

Alumni Jazz Jam at Casa Cantina. 10 p.m.

The Harlequins, Homemade Drugs, Sportfishin' USA and Valleyboys. Smiling Skull. 10 p.m.

Duke Junior & The Smokey Boots and Kaitrin McCoy. Donkey Coffee. 9 p.m.

Squonk Opera performs "Mayhem and Majesty." Stuart's Opera House. 7 p.m. Free show.

Homecoming edition of Dance or Die. The Union.

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.

Bloodmobile: Noon to 6 p.m. at the Athens Church of Christ. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment with the Athens County chapter of the American Red Cross. There is an urgent need for type "O" negative.

BBQ: Ohio Smoked Meat and Barbecue Festival on Nelsonville Public Square, featuring a national competition for the best barbecue. Also Saturday.

Lecture:The International Studies Forum series features R. William Liddle, professor of political science at Ohio State. "Voters and the New Indonesian Democracy." 3 p.m., Walter Hall 145. The forum is free to the public.

Research Fair: As part of the OU Russ College of Engineering's 75^th anniversary events, the college is hosting a research fair from 4-6 p.m. in the Academic & Research Center (ARC) and room 102. Faculty and students from every department and research center will display demos and research posters on their work, and Engineering Ambassadors will be on hand to give tours of the ARC. Refreshments will be served.

Ribbon-cutting Ceremony: For Studio E Music's new store. 10 a.m. at The Market on State, Athens.

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.

Thumpdaddy with Funk-ititus. Smiling Skull. 9 p.m.

Wormz and Allen Strong. Donkey Coffee. 9 p.m.

Boxcar Burlesque Presents "This Is Burlesque," hosted by Justin Credible, at the Union. Live Burlesque performances. Post-show dance party hosted by DJ Plate of Shrimp. Doors at 10 p.m. Show at 11. 2011 Boxcar Burlesque Calendars on sale and the famous Boxcar Photo Booth.

European Discotecca. Casa Cantina.

The Royales. Jackie O's Public House.

Nick Collura and Without Papers at INSEA Sound Shop, U.S. Rt. 33 northwest of Nelsonville. 8 p.m.

Bud Carroll & the Southern Souls and Jeff Ellis. 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.

Arts & Crafts Fair:Appalachian Community Hospice is holding this fair in honor of World Hospice & Palliative Care Day. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Market on State. Join 25 local artists near the Farmers Market this Saturday and support your local non-profit hospice with the purchase of lovely arts and crafts!

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.

Theater: Open auditions for "The Story of the Nutcracker." ABC Players. 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville. www.abcplayers.org.

Stargazing: Telescope viewing with the OU Astrophysical Institute on College Green. 7:30-10 p.m. Canceled if cloudy or rainy. More info at 593-1718.

Car Wash: Hosted by the Nelsonville Volunteer Fire Department at The Pit Stop drive-thru in Nelsonville. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the department.

Car Show: Rods, Rides and Racecars Show and Swap at the Rome Township Volunteer Fire Department on Ohio Rt. 144. Registration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the show and judging from 1-3 p.m. Hosted by the department.

Workshop: Info on covering crops for winter and composting, hosted by Community Food Initiatives. Hosted by Kurt Belser at 4 p.m. Nelsonville Community Gardens. More info at kurtcfi@frognet.net or 593-5971.

Sunday

MUSIC:

Music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Restaurant Salaam.

OctubaFest at OU's Glidden Hall. Directed by Jason Smith. 8 p.m. Presented by the OU School of Music.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Ceremony: Athens Birth Circle dedicates the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Memorial Bench at Sells Park in Athens, in honor of babies lost through miscarriage and stillbirth. 3 p.m.

Smorgasbord Dinner: Chesterhill Fire Department Auxiliary is resuming its monthly Smorgasbord Dinners. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Chesterhill Volunteer Fire Department, Ohio Rt. 555.

Monday

MUSIC:

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

Papadosio at Jackie O's Public House. 10 p.m.

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.

Boxcar Burlesque will be joined by a touring burlesque troupe of "international burlesque superstars" from New York City. Their tour is called "Dangerous Curves Ahead: Burlesque on the Go-Go." One of the performers, Clams Casino, is an Ohio University alum. 9 p.m. at the Union.

Pre-show meet and greet with the touring ladies (described in the Union burlesque show listing above) at O'Betty's Red Hot from 6-7 p.m.

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.

Conference: Advanced energy conference in Walter Hall from 1-5 p.m. Keynote speaker is James Markowsky, assistant secretary of fossil energy for the U.S. Department of Energy. Register at http://www.techgrowthohio.com. Conference continues Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Presentation: Scott Bagley of National Network of Forest Practitioners discusses wood-based biomass innovations and its effects on jobs for farmers and other rural people. 7 p.m. at the OSU Cooperative Extension office on West Union Street in Athens.

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.

Trumpet and percussion ensembles. Directed by John Schlabach and Roger Braun. OU's Glidden Hall. 8 p.m. Presented by the OU School of Music.

Papadosio plays the Jackie O's Public House.

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.

Art: Undergraduate Thesis Ceramics, Printmaking and Sculpture Exhibition. Ceramics: Bobby Biddlestone, Printmaking: Bryan Armstrong, Casey Fannin, Michael Grace, Sculpture: Mallory Righter. Trisolini Gallery, OU. Through Oct. 30.

Bloodmobile: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at OU's Alden Library, plus 2-8 p.m. at OU's Gamertsfelder Hall. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment with the Athens County chapter of the American Red Cross. There is an urgent need for type "O" negative.

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.

DJ Basak presents "Barely Legal." Dance night for OU underclassmen and others, with 18 and over admitted with a cover, and over 21 free. Twelve East on Carpenter Street in Athens.

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.