What's Happening (7-28-11)

What's Happening events calendar for Thursday, July 28, through Wednesday, August 3. Arts, entertainment and other events of public interest included.

THURSDAY

MUSIC:

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

Maplewood Tavern holds an open stage every Thursday night at 9.

Whip & Tickle (not Tackle, sorry about that!), Wormz & the Decomposers. Free. 9 p.m. Jackie O's.

Hayes Carll. 8 p.m. Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville.

Bonzai. Free. Casa Cantina.

The Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Festival is sponsoring the 11^th annual Big Bend Blues Bash Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Riverside Amphitheatre in downtown Pomeroy. Blues, contemporary electric and acoustic music will be performed over the three days. Also included will be a blues and competition, min-blues film fest and children's workshops and programming. National and regional performing artists will include Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band, The Johnny Rawls Revue, Ben Prestage, Victor Wainwright & the Wild Roots, the Eric Jerardi Band, Ray Fuller & the Blues Rockers, Howard Glazer & the El-34s and the Patrick Sweany Band. For more information go to www.pomeroyblues.org/big_bend_weekend/, or check out the music column in today's issue.

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.

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

Contemporary art quilts from the 17^th biennial juried exhibition on display at Dairy Barn Arts Center. Through Monday, Sept. 5.

An exhibit of work by local artist Andrea L. Stern is being shown in an exhibit, "Paper/Work," on view at Donkey Coffee in Athens through Aug. 21. It features 30 works on paper, mixed-media collage and art quilts.

The photography of Lancaster resident Ed Shrider, an OU alum '80) will be on display in Majestic Galleries in Nelsonville through July. Titled "Icebergs in Summer," the photographs were taken in Greenland and Iceland in the summer of 2007.

HeARTS & Arts/Jim Dine's sculpture and large prints exhibition at the Kennedy Museum of Art. Dine, an OU alum, is considered a pre-eminent American artist.

Paintings by long-time Athens resident Ursula Dersch-Lawson, who passed away in September 2010, will be on display at Holzer Clinic Community Gallery now through Sept. 29. Lawson was a supporter of the arts throughout the community and took up painting after retiring from the Ohio University Department of Modern Languages in 1991. The gallery is in the main lobby of the facility at 2131 E. State St. in Athens,

Kennedy Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition "Photographic Images: A Local to Global Perspective on Critical Issues Affecting Our Planet and its People." The photo exhibition, organized by the Global Issues Resource Center at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, features images of conflict zones where peace-building initiatives are being developed and supported by the Center. The exhibit runs through Dec. 22, 2011.

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.)

Summer Lunch: An everyday, free community meal at The Plains United Methodist Church. Monday through Friday, June 20 through Aug. 5th. Begins at noon. For info, call Good Works at 594-3339. Summer Lunch provided in partnership with The Plains UMC.

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

Childhood Immunizations: Every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-5:30 p.m. in Parks Hall room 014, 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. 1-800-844-2654.

Theater: Ohio Valley Summer Theater presents "Bye Bye Birdie." July 28-31, with Thursday through Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. The Forum Theater, R-TV Building, OU. Tickets available at the Kantner Hall box office or www.ovst.org.

Meet & Greet: For Athens Ohio Roller Derby. 5-8 p.m. at Tony's Tavern in Athens. Find out how you can get involved or help the local team.

FRIDAY

MUSIC:

The Gathering Place Showcase and Benefit. This show will feature performances by GP members as well as other community artists who support the cause, providing services and activities for persons recovering from mental illness in the Athens area. 8 p.m. Donkey Coffee.

Steve Zarate plays the Oak Room from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

The Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Festival is sponsoring the 11^th annual Big Bend Blues Bash Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Riverside Amphitheatre in downtown Pomeroy. (See more info in the music column in today's issue.)

Dale Kulchar will be performing this Friday and Saturday at Rhapsody restaurant on Nelsonville's Public Square. 6:30 p.m.

Final Fridays Happy Hour with free music and pizza at the Union. 6 p.m.

Qiet and the Hip-Hop Hooraysters. Free. Jackie O's.

Open Doors Dance Night. Casa Cantina.

ART:

Final Fridays on the Square, "History Scavenger Hunt." Can you find the architecture featured in the photos? Learn the fascinating history of the Historic Square in Nelsonville on a self-guided walking tour. Photographic clues will be given in a flier how many can you find? This Scavenger Hunt will be available all summer at the many shops in the Historic Square arts district.

Circle 'Round the Square Annual Summer Art Show. For most of these 70 Nelsonville youth, the Summer Art program is their once-a-year art experience. Celebrate their accomplishments by attending their music videos & choir performance from 6-7 p.m. upstairs at Stuart's Opera House, and the Visual Art Opening at 7 p.m. in the Lobby, Stuart's Gallery 1879.

Starbrick Cooperative Gallery presents opening night: Wizards Yard Sale by Paul Kern. Fine handcrafted wood objects, from hanging cupboards, boxes, puzzles and walking sticks to small furniture and dulcimers. Special musical guest Laura Elder on dulcimer. The exhibit runs through Aug. 21. Also on Friday night, an Ice Cream Sundae Bowl-A-Rama! Buy the bowl, and top your sundae to your heart's content.

Majestic Galleries features the works of Peter Heidtmann and Ron Luce. Heidtmann's work "Image/Text," is an exhibition of works in various media, all of which combine pictures and words. Luce's "Color of Sound II" is an exhibition of new works, including "Painture," a three-dimensional painting in spectacular color. The opening reception is from 6-10 p.m. The show continues through Aug. 21.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Friday Night Life: A free community meal for people from all walks of life, especially including those in need. 5:30 p.m. every Friday. The meal is provided by churches and community groups who volunteer. 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.

Farmers Market: Trimble Township Farmers Market, every Friday. 4-6 p.m. Hosted by Community Food Initiatives and ACEnet. Info on being a vendor is available atmollyjocfi@frognet.net or 740-593-5971.

Big Bend Farmers and Artisan Market: Every Friday through Aug. 12 in Pomeroy in the city parking lot. 6-10 p.m. This outdoor market runs in conjunction with the Rhythm on the River summer music series.

Brick Festival: The first Nelsonville Brick Festival. Friday and Saturday at Hocking College, with train rides Friday to Haydenville, a brick-making center back in the day. Celebrate how the bricks of the Hocking Valley impacted America and created the foundation for the Industrial Revolution. Most events are Saturday with an IBCA Brick Swap at 9 a.m., auction for IBCA at noon, a Brick Scavenger Hunt at 1 p.m., a Brick Rider Car Show at 2 p.m. and live music at 6 p.m. with the band Double Shot. www.nelsonvillebrickfest.com.

SATURDAY

MUSIC:

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

Steve Zarate plays at Cutler's in the Ohio University Inn. 6-8:30 p.m.

The Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Festival is sponsoring the 11^th annual Big Bend Blues Bash Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Riverside Amphitheatre in downtown Pomeroy. (See more info in the Thursday listing.)

Dale Kulchar is performing at Rhapsody restaurant on Nelsonville's Public Square. 6:30 p.m.

The Tailwinds (local rockers) and Rawwr (rock from New Mexico). Smiling Skull.

Aquabear Legion Night at Casa Cantina featuring Wheels on Fire, Weird Science and Octupus & Owl. At the show, copies of Aquabear's new music compilation, "Aquabear Legion Voume 4" will be available for sale. The show is free.

Christmas in July "illusions' performance at Scruples in Parkersburg, featuring ersatz Veronica Lake, Anya Backs, Michelle St. James, male strippers and more.

The Paranormals. 8-11 p.m. Free show at Jackie O's. Possible late performance with the Porters.

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 E. State St., Athens. This edition of the Farmers Market will be Customer Appreciation Day.

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.

Film: Free movie night at Donkey Coffee. "Don't Look Back," a well-reviewed documentary that follows Bob Dylan's 1965 tour through England. 8 p.m.

Workshop:Community Food Initiatives and Virginia Coover, author of "The Natural Greenhouse," will partner on an "Extending the Growing Season" workshop, 5:30 p.m., at 15484 Shade Road in Guysville. Carpool leaves ACEnet, 94 Columbus Road, Athens, at 5 p.m. For info, go to cficommunitygardens@frognet.net or 740-593-5971.

Softball Tournament: To benefit its Sept. 25 Biker Sunday event, Bethel Worship Center will sponsor a community co-ed softball tournament at the Syracuse River Park ball field all day Saturday and in the afternoon on Sunday. Bethel's annual Biker Sunday outreach typically is standing room only, attracting 100 or more motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the tri-state region. For more information, call church members Chuck Mash at 740-444-3682 or Tammi Barber at 740-416-5370, or visit www.bethelwc.org, or call the church at 740-667-6793.

Arts and Crafts Show: 44rd annual Summer Arts/Crafts Show. "At the Grove," 10^th and Main St. Rt. 60, McConnelsville. Saturday and Sunday. Presented by the Howard Chandler Christy Art Guild. 740-408-0549.

Ice Cream Social: 4-7 p.m. at Savannah Park, Rt. 329, Guysville.

Brick Festival: The first Nelsonville Brick Festival. Friday and Saturday at Hocking College, with train rides Friday to Haydenville, a brick-making center back in the day. Celebrate how the bricks of the Hocking Valley impacted America and created the foundation for the Industrial Revolution. Most events are Saturday with an IBCA Brick Swap at 9 a.m., auction for IBCA at noon, a Brick Scavenger Hunt at 1 p.m., a Brick Rider Car Show at 2 p.m. and live music at 6 p.m. with the band Double Shot. www.nelsonvillebrickfest.com.

Theater:Campers from the Appalachian Progressive Center's (APE Center) sixth annual Theater Camp will perform the plays they created during their camp at 2 p.m. ARTS/West. The public is invited to attend the performance and support this year's talented campers.

SUNDAY

MISCELLANEOUS:

Nelsonville Idol: An elimination round for the final competition. 2 p.m. in the Nelsonville-York High School auditorium. Another elimination round is set for the same time and place on Sunday, Aug. 7. The final competition will be 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, during the Parade of the Hills on the Library Stage. Free and open to the public. Contestants (who are already signed up) include children from age 3 to adults of all ages.

MONDAY

MUSIC:

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

Rattletrap Stringband. Most Mondays at the Casa Cantina.

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: 1-7 p.m. at OU's Wray House, South Green. Call 1-800-733-2767 for an appointment.

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 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:

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.

Health Screenings: Breast & cervical cancer screenings and education. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 2, 23 and 30 at the Free Community Clinic at the OU Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Free pap tests, pelvic and breast exams, breast health education and appointments for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women. Call 1-800-844-2654 or 593-2432 for the required appointment.

Bloodmobile: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ohio Child Support, room 107, Country Corners, The Plains. Call 740-797-7920 for an appointment. Call 1-800-733-2767 for an appointment.

Bloodmobile: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wayne National Forest HQ, Rt. 33. Call 740-753-0862 for an appointment. Call 1-800-733-2767 for an appointment.

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 plays 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Oak Room.

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

MISCELLANEOUS:

Athens Farmers Market: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday in the parking lot of The Market on State, East State Street.

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: 1-7 p.m. at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville. Call 1-800-733-2767 for an appointment.