What's Happening (4-7-11)

THURSDAY MUSIC: Open acoustic jam night. Thursdays at the Nelsonville Eagles Lodge bar. Maplewood Tavern holds an open stage every Thursday night at 9. Live acoustic music ("The Brick Break") each weeknight at the Red Brick Tavern from 8-10 p.m.

Rock for Barack & Relay for Life fundraiser, with The Lost River Cavemen and Joey Hebdo. 10 p.m. Jackie O's. (This is the first of a month-long series, Thursdays with Joey Hebdo.)

ACRN Night with Cop Hugger, Vagrant Beat and The Bummers. The Skull. 10 p.m.

New Music Ensemble with director Andrew Trachsel will present a set of interactive performances to complement the Kennedy Museum exhibition "Phantoms: Shadows and Phenomena." 7:30 p.m. Kennedy Museum, The Ridges, OU.

Nobrow Music Collective debut performance, with artistic director/percussionist Aaron Butler. ARTS/West. 7 p.m.

Whale Zombie, Sport Fishing USA, VUG, Ghost Shirt. Free. Casa Cantina.

Hip-Hop Shop with DJs, spoken word and MC jams. The Union.

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.

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

Court Street Coffee at 67 S. Court St. is now featuring monthly art exhibits in its Baron's Gallery. Any local artist interested in being featured should call them at 594-6777 with ideas and portfolios, or stop by the cafe.

"Traveling Through Time" exhibits at the Athens County Historical Society and Museum at 65 N. Court St. Opening today are "Westward," displaying the lifestyle of early pioneers; "The Lamborn Exhibit," showing early photography equipment; and "Paleontologist's Laboratory," showcasing common tools in early Athens County. All exhibits through May.

"Phantoms, Shadows and Phenomena" by artists

Agnes Geoffray, Corinne Botz, Mat Collishaw, Laura Larson, Hirsh Perlman, Adam Putnam, Dana Sherwood and Victor Vazquez. Kennedy Museum of Art in Lin Hall. Through May 29.

Sixth annual Hocking College Glass Invitational, featuring Daniel Miller, Chris Harman, Caleb Mroczka, Urban Roberts and Arthur Guilford, Hocking College Art Gallery. Through April 24.

"Voyeurism: Outside Looking In," black-and-white photography by Ted Steiner. Starbrick Gallery. Through April 24.

"Screens, Saccharine, Satan, Strays," an exhibition of recent work by Ohio University second-year MFA candidates in printmaking. Paper Circle. Through April 24.

"Art = Quilt," textile art by Sue King. Stuart's Gallery 1879. Through April 24.

The Women in Appalachia Project presents its third annual art exhibition and "Women Speak" (the latter which will be held May 12). Hosted by the OU Multicultural Center and Women's Center. Through June 14 in the Multicultural Art Gallery in OU's Baker Center. An open house reception for the exhibit is set for Friday, April 8, from 6-9 p.m. in the Multicultural Art Gallery (with a special presentation of performance and spoken art at 6:45 p.m.).

Julia Van Wagenen presents her "Thailand Rice Bowl" photo documentary. Through April 22 at The Plains Public Library.

Wildflower photography by Jim Shirey. Holzer Clinic Community Gallery main lobby. Through June 30.

"Lloyd Moore: Without Pretense." Kennedy Museum of Art. Begins Friday. Through Aug. 14.

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.)

Interfaith Impact: 7-8:30 p.m., at UCM, 18 N. College. Students from all or no faith traditions welcome to this group committed to interfaith education and celebration with an emphasis on social justice and community service. Contact 593-7301 for more information. (Through spring quarter at OU.)

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

Quilt Raffle for Charity: To raise money for the Kwithu Women Orphan Feeding Center in Malawi, Africa. The raffle runs through April 15 with the drawing on that day. E-mail Sophie Nyasulu at snyasulu@gmail.com for more information, or else call or text her at 206-355-6327 or stop by the Mojo.

Play Group: Hosted by the Birth Circle. Athens Library from 3-5 p.m.

Bloodmobile: Read Hall, OU, from 2-8 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment.

Speaker: Inside/Outside Art Talk with Jon Jager. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kennedy Museum of Art.

Nature: Presentation on spring wildflowers and the Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly. Hosted by the Sierra Club in the Athens Community Center, room C. 7 p.m.

Presentation: "A Journey through the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism" by doctoral student Edgar Simpson. 1-2 p.m. Alden Library room 319.

Speaker: Author Glenn Ray speaks on his nine years working as an underground coal miner in Ohio. 7 p.m. Athens Public Library.

Presentation: "Failed States: A New World Disorder" Baker Peace Conference, addressing "military, diplomatic, economic and political challenges caused by so-called failed states." Keynote address by Anthony Zinni, a retired Marine Corps general, at 7:30 p.m. OU's Baker Center 240-242. Panels and events also all day on Friday.

Fundraising Event: Bob Evans fund-raising event to benefit Ohio University's Kids on Campus (KOC). Dine to Make a Difference will assist summer and afterschool programs by donating part of the Athens restaurant's April 7 sales to KOC. Customers who dine between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. must present a KOC flier when they pay their bill. Bob Evans plans to donate 15 percent of the sales of each customer who presents the flier. Fliers are available at the KOC Web site at www.ohio.edu/kids.

Friday

MUSIC:

Weekend Dance Party with DJ C upstairs and DJ Huff Daddy in the Bullpen. 10 p.m. Red Brick Tavern.

Steve Zarate is playing Friday happy hours, 6-10 p.m., at the Red Brick Tavern.

Fireside Chats, The Orphan-The Poet and Flow Town Four. 9 p.m. The Skull.

George Worthmore and Corbin Marsh. 9 p.m. The Donkey.

Terry Efaw and Larnay Zeller. 6-8 p.m. Abrio's.

Halfway to Halloween fundraiser at Jackie O's. First Street Heat and PJ & the Whistlers play on the brewery side while DJ B-Funk and DJ Time Traveler of Dave Rave play on the public house side. Costumes encouraged.

The Royales, with Two Smokey Boots. Casa Cantina.

ACRN presents its anniversary party with Whale Zombie, Scubadog, In Silent Movies and the D-Rays. The Union.

Bobaflex. 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.

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

Tax Assistance: Filing services provided by the Family and Community Service department of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. By appointment only Fridays and Saturdays through April 18. Other dates/times can be arranged. Call 1-855-888-3453 for more info and to make an appointment.

Bloodmobile: Athens County Job & Family Services, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Tara Wallace at 740-797-2523 to make an appointment.

Nature Tour: Sunday Creek Watershed Group spring tour through several scenic sites. Begins and ends at the SCWG office, 69 High St., in Glouster. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The RSVP date has already passed.

Saturday

MUSIC:

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

Weekend Dance Party with DJ C upstairs and DJ Huff Daddy in the Bullpen. 10 p.m. Red Brick Tavern.

Backwords. 9:30 p.m. The Skull.

International Student Union talent night. 9 p.m. The Donkey.

The Gas House Gorillas. Court Street Grill in Pomeroy.

McGuffey Lane and Jonalee White Trio. 8:30 p.m. Abrio's.

Dave Rave at The Union, with DJ B-Funk and DJ Time Traveler.

Bluegrass night at Twin City Opera House, with Timberline Bluegrass Band and Frosty Morning Bluegrass. Doors open at 6 p.m.; starts at 7.

Acoustic Hot Tuna at the Fur Peace Ranch. Gates open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8. Sold out.

The Hart Brothers and Northwest Territory. Stuart's Opera House. 8 p.m.

Clarinet gala at 2 p.m., followed by a potpourri recital at 4 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU. With director Rebecca Rischin and special artist Scott Wright of University of Kentucky.

Faculty & Visiting Artist Recital. Stephen Miahky on the violin; Xak Bierken on the piano. 7:30 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.

Front & Center, free music event for school-aged kids, on the second Saturday of each month. The first half hour is a performance, this time by the Calliope Choir with student singers, and the second half hour is an open stage for any kids. Noon to 1 p.m. at ARTS/West in Athens.

The Coolville Hotclub play a free early show at 6:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.

Open Doors Dance Night. Casa Cantina.

Elemental Groove Theory. Jackie O's Public House.

Fox 'n Hounds. Jackie O's Brewery.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Athens Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Saturday on East State Street at the Market on State (former University Mall). 132 W. State St., Athens. The Wednesday morning market reopens on April 20.

Saturday Lunch: Weekly free meal sponsored by UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice. 1 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.)

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

Workshop: Free classes in Capoeria, African dance and African drumming, for all ages. Village Productions in Amesville. 2-5 p.m. More info at village-productions.org.

Game Night: Board games, Pictionary and cards at Village Productions in Amesville. 6:30-10 p.m.

Book Discussion: Local author Elizabeth Kathleen speaks on her book, "If Children Are Cheaper by the Dozen, Can I Get a Discount on Six?: The Humorous Life of a Busy Mom." Athens Book Center. 1-3 p.m.

Gardening Event: Garden workday, hosted by the Westside Community Gardeners of Athens. Westside Gardens at 2 p.m. Contact Kathy White at iamkcw@yahoo.com for more info.

Conference: "Real Hope" women's conference, hosted by Daily Hope Ministries and featuring special guest Renee Martin. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bethel Worship Center.

Family Fun: Fishing on Penrod Lake and archery at Waterloo Aquatic Education Center. Begins at noon. Fishing requires a valid Ohio license.

Fundraising Walk: Athens Memory Walk, to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. (Preregister at alz.org/wv or call 1-800-491-2717.) Walk starts at 10 at the Athens Community Center.

5-K Run:Alpha Omicron Pi is hosting it's annual 5-k "The Ruby Run" that raises money for The Arthritis Foundation. Check-in is at 10 a.m. at the bottom of Baker Center and the race starts at 11. Participants can either walk or run. Online registration at http://aoii-ohio.airset.com/. There is a post party at South Beach, and each person who registers gets a free t-shirt.

Kids Museum: The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery opens to the public for a two-month preview with an interactive traveling exhibit called Wild Weather! and some permanent attractions. The museum is located at The Market on State next to Tatted Corners. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and admission is free during the preview.

Sunday

MUSIC:

MISCELLANEOUS:

Brunch: Eclipse Company Store la carte brunch with music, every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free Community Luncheon: 3 p.m. at the Athens Seventh-Day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall, 171 Morris Ave.

Monday

MUSIC:

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

Rattletrap Stringband. Casa Cantina.

Live acoustic music ("The Brick Break") each weeknight at the Red Brick Tavern from 8-10 p.m.

OU graduate student recital with John Lopez on the trombone and Carissa Patton on the flute. 2 p.m. in Recital Hall, OU.

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: Athens High School from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 740-797-4521 to make an appointment.

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.

Live acoustic music ("The Brick Break") each weeknight at the Red Brick Tavern from 8-10 p.m.

Open Stage at the Smiling Skull with J.J. Reid Tuesdays at 9 p.m.

Live jazz by the Word of Mouth Jazz Band. 8-10 Tuesday evenings at Tony's Tavern. Players are invited to join in this semi-formal weekly event.

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.

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: Hocking College from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sargent Hall, OU, from 2-8 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment.

Drumming Competition: Red Bull Tum Tum Pa creative rhythm competition, in which college students compete using everyday classroom materials like pens and rulers. OU's Morton Hall, room 235. 8-9:30 p.m.

Theater: Broadway production of "Avenue Q." 7:30 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.

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.

Karaoke Night with DJ C. 10 p.m. Red Brick Tavern.

Steve Zarate is playing 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Oak Room and 9-10 p.m. at Red Brick.

Live acoustic music ("The Brick Break") each weeknight at the Red Brick Tavern from 8-10 p.m.

Jackie O's presents Wednesdays with Jess & Kyle in Jackie O's Public House every Wednesday night, starting at 9:30pm. Music provided by Jess Kauffman and Kyle Martin (of Duke Junior & the Smokey Boots). Free.

MISCELLANEOUS:

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.

Speaker: Brown bag chat "Face to Face" by Rajko Grlic, eminent professor of film. 1 p.m. Kennedy Museum of Art.

Comedy: OU alumnus Troy Hammond gives a performance in memory of Mel Helitzer, an OU professor who passed away in 2009. Several current OU students also perform. Jackie O's.