What's Happening (1-12-12)

THURSDAY

MUSIC:

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

• Musicians Open Stage. Every Thursday at Donkey Coffee from 9 p.m. to midnight.

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

• Every Thursday evening Zach Parkman & Jeremy Wright will be performing an acoustic set at Casa Lopez Mexican restaurant at 1017 E. State St. from 6-9 p.m.

• Dave Rave returns to the Red Brick Bullpen with a new party called B-Funk's BASSment. 10 p.m., 18 , $3 cover for under 21, free for 21 .  This week's DJ lineup includes DJ B-Funk, DJ Time Traveler, DJ AA and DJ Freedie D

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• John Healey will be playing Irish music from 8-10 p.m. at the Red Brick Tavern.

• Josh Eagle & The Harvest City - emerging artist series. 8 p.m. Front Room, Baker Center University, OU.

• Athens' own Scubadog is joined by Columbus' band Old Hundred. Southeast Engine/Human Cannonball's Jesse Remnant will open the night. Casa Cantina.

• Grace Adele. Jackie O's.

• Play Promotions hosts DJ Vic Moore. Smiling Skull Saloon.

ART:

• "Another Language Altogether: Posters Celebrating the Poems of Wendy McVicker." Stuart's Opera House Gallery 1879. Through Jan. 17.

• The 2012 Ohio University School of Art Faculty Exhibition, part of the College of Fine Arts 75^th anniversary. An opening reception is Jan. 6 from 6-8 p.m. Kennedy Museum of Art, OU. The exhibit runs through April 15.

• On exhibit at the Athens Public Library: "What to My Wondering Eyes Should Appear?" Photographs by Patricia Lauchman in the circulation area and "Gourd-geous Gourds" by Carrie Rogers, Renee' Fossett and Celia Wetzel (The Southeast Ohio Gourd Patch) in the display cases through the month of January.

• A Civil War artillery shell display is at the Athens Historical Society and Museum in conjunction with the sesquicentennial of the war. It will run until June 2012.

• Alumni and current student Skype interviews for the OU College of Fine Arts' 75^th anniversary. Interviews will be used for anniversary events, School of Art website and curriculum. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 2. Sign up at http://www.finearts.ohio.edu/art/75thAnniversary.htm.

• Place, space, and composition: Recent Works by Mame Redwood at Art Apocalypse Now, 16 W. Union St., Athens, through Jan. 28.

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 a.m.

Comedy: Weekly show at The Athens Pyramids, "Comedy in the Round." Cuz Finnegan will act as the show host. 9 p.m. and free.

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.

Free screenings: The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) will provide free breast health education and breast cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured women ages 40 to 49 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Heritage Community Clinic in Grosvenor West Hall on the West Green of the Ohio University campus.  Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling toll free at 1-800-844-2654 or 740-593-2432.

Potluck lunch: AFAN Athens Friends and Newcomers will have a potluck luncheon at Christ of King Church, celebrating their 43rd birthday. The special event for the month will be lunch at Abrio's and an afternoon movie.

Film: "The PHD Movie," a humorous film about the trials and tribulations of earning a graduate degree, will be screened for free at 7 and 9 p.m. at Ohio University's Memorial Auditorium. For more information, visit www.ohio.edu/graduate/phdmovie.cfm.

Bloodmobile: 8 p.m. at Ohio University Tiffin Hall and 2-8 p.m. at Ohio University Front Four.  Call 1-800-733-2767 for an appointment. Also, from 2-7 p.m. at the Bethel Worship Center in Tuppers Plains. Local businesses have donated door prizes for this particular annual blood drive.

Open house: Community members are invited to gather and celebrate Kate McGuckin's 26 years of service to My Sister's Place, the shelter for victims of domestic violence serving Athens, Hocking, and Vinton Counties. An open house will be held at the Dairy Barn Arts Center and light refreshments will be served from 4-6 p.m.

Comedy: Every Thursday, OU Improv: Longform Improv Comedy. 9p.m. Bentley 124. Free. Twitter: @OU_Improv.

Celebration: MLK Jr. Celebration of Creativity. Creativity showcase from 6-7 p.m. with kids art reception from 7-9 p.m. The Celebration of Creativity is open to students in grades K–12 surrounding OU regional campuses and Athens County schools. In honor of Dr. King's legacy, participants will create original art work while incorporating this year's MLK Jr. theme: "The dream lives on in you: service, community, teaching." For more information, contact Nancy Baur at nc101896@ohio.edu.

Martin Luther King Jr. Opening Panel: 7-9 p.m. in the Baker Center Ballroom, OU. Panel topic: "More Than a Dream: Social Justice, Community and King."

Friday

MUSIC:

• Open Stage. Every Friday at 9 p.m. in the Front Room, OU.

• Steve Zarate plays the 4:30-6:30 p.m. happy hour at The Oak Room in Athens.

• Steve Zarate plays 8-10 p.m. at the Redbrick Tavern.

• Open stage. 9 p.m. Front Room, Baker Center University, OU.

• The Ridges and Deadwood Floats perform to benefit Good Works, Inc. Donkey Coffee, Athens. 8 p.m.

• The Spikedrivers at Jackie O's. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

• Corbin Marsh Band, Josh Eagle & The Harvest City, Supertape. Casa Cantina.

• Free show with the Valley Boys, The Drays and Dawgtooth. 9 p.m. The Union.

• Dr. Beat and the Beatoffs, Rose Mayle and Empirian. Smiling Skull Saloon.

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.

Art: OH 5 opening reception. 5-7 p.m. at the Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens. This is the Ohio Border Biennial Exhibition of OH 5. Runs through March 11.

Community service: Stone Soup Luncheon, 12-2 p.m. Baker University Center Room 242, OU.

Speaker: To kick off this quarter's International Studies Forums, OU's Southeast Asian Studies program is hosting John Brandon, director of the Asia Foundation's International Relations program and associate director of the Washington D.C. office, to present on Southeast Asia. 3 p.m., Bentley Hall 124.

Blood Drive: 1-7 p.m. at the Albany Volunteer Fire Department, 5533 Fire Departent Lane, Albany. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-REDCROSS.

Saturday

MUSIC:

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

• Front and Center concert and open stage for kids. ARTS/West, Athens. Noon.

• Allie Smith & friends and Joseph Anthony Camerlengo. Donkey Coffee, Athens. 8 p.m.

• Dan Daly and John K. Vincent of the Sodbusters - Unique Acoustic Blues, Bluegrass, Swing, Gospel, Roots and Country at Uncle Buck's.

• Free early show featuring Bram Riddlebarger & His Lonesome Band. Casa Cantina.

• Open Doors Dance Night. Casa Cantina.

• The Buckshot Hounds, Melk, Joshua P. James and Paper Planes. Jackie O's Brewery.

• Grad Fest – DJs. Jackie O's Public House.

• Second annual Bacon Fest, with a bacon cooking competition and performances by a few ladies of Boxcar Burlesque and music by Hex Net and The Sundresses. 9 p.m. The Union.

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.

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.)

Comedy: Blue Pencil Comedy. 8-9 p.m. every Saturday in the Baker Center Front Room, OU.

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.

Benefit breakfast: The Athens County Habitat for Humanity's Faith Build Coalition and the Applebee's Restaurant in Athens are partnering for a benefit breakfast at the restaurant from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door. They may be purchased in advance by calling 592-4064 or 592-3828.

ACAA Rally: Athens County Animal Advocates (ACAA) will be holding an "Occu-Puppy" protest rally at 10 a.m. on East State Street (near Friendly Paws Pet Supplies & Grooming.) ACAA will be protesting the use of the gas chamber to kill dogs at the Athens County Dog Shelter.

Community service: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. An opportunity for campus and community participants to volunteer in service projects throughout Athens County. Volunteers will convene at Walter Hall Room 145 at 4 p.m. to reflect on their day of service. For more information, contact Jim Sand at sand@ohio.edu or 740-597-9968; or Melissa Wales at ucm@midohio.twcbc.com or 740-593-7301.

Blue Pencil Comedy: 8-9 p.m. Front Room, Baker Center University, OU.

Movie: "Ides of March," 9 p.m. Baker Theater, Baker Center University, OU.

Audition: The Athenian Berean Community Players will be holding open auditions for Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" 1-4 p.m. at Stuart's Opera House. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script. Auditioners need not attend both sessions. For a list of available roles and the script selections that will be used at auditions, visit www.abcplayers.org. Also on Sunday, Jan. 15.

Front and center: a free music event for school age kids at ARTS/West, 132 W. State St., Athens. Every second Saturday of each month (Sept.-May) from noon –1 p.m. Special guest:  new music of Aaron Butler.

Good Works 10th Annual Walk for the Homeless: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event begins and ends at First United Methodist Church on College St. in uptown Athens. People interested in supporting the Walk are encouraged to visit www.walkforthehomeless.net or call 740-594-3339 to obtain further information on getting Walk sponsor packets.

Interactive Exhibit: The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery presents "Wise About Eyes," an interactive exhibit that explores the eye – how do eyes see?, how can we protect our eyes?, and how do optical illusions work? 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special program: 11 a.m.: "All About Eyes," presented by OU medical students. The Market on State. Free.

SUNDAY

MUSIC:

• Hocking College music professor George Hertzel, a working studio and live musician for more than 25 years, is performing at 9:30 p.m. every Sunday at Casa Cantina. His solo shows will include "a stage with keyboard instruments everywhere." Free.

• Dave Rave is bringing the DUB101 college dubstep tour back to Athens featuring DJs 2Rip, Eric Evasion, Easty, Pro Bono and Technician. The Union.

• Controlled Folly and Appalachian Hillside Revolution. Smiling Skull Saloon.

MISCELLANEOUS

Dinner: Chesterhill Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its Monthly Smorgasbord Dinner at Chesterhill Vol Fire Department, State Route 555, Chesterhill, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Adults: $8.50, Children, 10 and under: $4.50. Carry-out meals will be available and delivery within the local Chesterhill area by calling 554-6801 the day of the dinner.

Audition: The Athenian Berean Community Players will be holding open auditions for Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" 1-4 p.m. at Stuart's Opera House. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script. Auditioners need not attend both sessions. For a list of available roles and the script selections that will be used at auditions, visit www.abcplayers.org. Also on Saturday, Jan. 14.

Film: Bethel Workship Center in Tuppers Plains is hosting a free showing of the recent hit movie, "Courageous." 6 p.m. Open to the public with refreshments and snacks.

Monday

MUSIC:

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

• Rattletrap Stringband. Most Mondays at the Casa Cantina.

• The return of Open Jam at the Union. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. This is for you if you like to play music, listen to music or need an excuse to drink on Monday.

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.

Community Summit: ComCorps, a local division of AmericCorps, is hosting "Ending Poverty: A Community Summit." Attendees will participate in roundtable discussions on what the Athens County community is doing to end poverty. 2-4 p.m. at the Athens Community Center. The public is invited to come share their ideas, acquire resources, and develop goals to improve the quality of life for all residents of Athens County.

Silent March and Celebratory Brunch: 12^th annual event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Silent march starts at Galbreath Chapel at 10 a.m., with the brunch starting at 11 a.m. in Baker Center Ballroom, OU. Tickets for the brunch can be purchased through the Multicultural Center, 205 Baker Center, 593-4027.

Tuesday

MUSIC:

• Celtic Night. Most Tuesdays at Jackie O's Public House.

• 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.

• Singer/Songwriter Circle. 7-9 p.m. 1804 Lounge (5^th floor of Baker University Center).

• Faculty Recital with Paul Barte on the organ. Galbreath Chapel, OU. 7:30 p.m.

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.

Spoken Word Open Stage: "Designated Space." Every Tuesday, 9 p.m. to midnight at Donkey Coffee.

Bloodmobile: 2-8 p.m. at Ohio University James Hall. Call 1-800-733-2767 for an appointment.

Grand Opening: Of Tecumseh Commons Wireless Café and Visitors Center. 8 a.m. to noon. 114-116 W. Main St., Shawnee, Ohio.

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.

• Steve Zarate plays the 4:30-6:30 p.m. happy hour at The Oak Room in Athens.

• Steve Zarate plays 8-10 p.m. at the Redbrick Tavern.

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.

Community Service: Give Back to Athens 2012 Kick Off. Noon-3 p.m. Baker University 3^rd floor lounge, OU.