What's Happening (1-19-12)

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.

• Ohio University's Emerging Artist Series presents The Burning River Ramblers (whose members attend OU), named as one of the "Top 25 Bands to Watch" by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. 8 p.m. in the Front Room, Baker Center, OU.

• Ekoostik Hookah at Jackie O's Public House. 10 p.m.

• Nobrow Music Collective presents "A New Music Dance Party." Free. The Union.

• Phantods, Zapano and State Park. Casa Cantina. Free.

• NCASC Date Auction. 7-9 p.m. Jackie O's Brewery.

• Benefit to save local children's music program, featuring Station Break Blues Band, BrotherTiger, DJ Baritcus and BustedBASS. 10 p.m. Jackie O's Brewery.

ART:

• The 2012 Ohio University School of Art Faculty Exhibition, part of the College of Fine Arts 75^th anniversary. 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 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.

• Ohio Border Biennial Exhibition of OH 5. Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens. Through March 11.

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." Caz Finnegan hosts the show. 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.

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

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.

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.

• Lennon Orchestra at Jackie O's. 10 p.m.

• 600 lbs of Sin. Casa Cantina, Athens.

• Oxfam benefit show featuring Javier Aladren, Kate Suekoff, Dan Baker, Corbin Marsh, and Melange. Donkey Coffee, Athens. 8 p.m.

• Steve Zarate plays the Rhapsody Restaurant in Nelsonville. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

• Marvin Gaye Tribute Night, performed by the Paul Elisha Band. The Union.

• Blues Cowboys with comedian Carlin Hagerty. 8 p.m. Uncle Buck's Riding Stable and Dance Barn, New Marshfield.

• The Grove and Mad Anthony. 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.

Dance: Athens Black Contemporary Dance Company. Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre in Putnam Hall, OU. 7:30 p.m. Presented by the School of Dance.

Dad's Weekend Event: Dad's Man Cave (UPC) Baker Ballroom, OU, from 6-10 p.m.

Movie: "Real Steel," Baker Theater, OU, 9 p.m.

Saturday

MUSIC:

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

• Rumpke Mountain boys. Jackie O's Public House. 10 p.m.

• Cabin Fever Festival with the Buffalo Killers, Lydia Loveless, The Sundresses, Sportfishing USA and more. 6 p.m. Includes the Music Swap Meet with records, CDs and more in the lobby at 1 p.m. Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville.

• Scrimshaw and the Mariner and Allison Woods%u2028 return for an encore performance at Donkey Coffee. They're joined by the singing/piano-playing Allison Woods.

• March of Dimes benefit, with DJs. The Union.

• Double Shot plays The Plains VFW 7174. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Open to the public.

• Shank Bones and Under the Sun. Casa Cantina.

• Dwayne Napper and the 2^nd Hand Band. 8 p.m. Uncle Buck's Riding Stable and Dance Barn, New Marshfield.

• Butch Armstrong and the Bearcats. 9 p.m. Smiling Skull Saloon.

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 presents Athens Open Mic. 8-9 p.m. every Saturday in the Baker Center Front Room, OU. Newcomers and veterans alike take the stage in a show that tries to be funny and promises to be entertaining. Hosted by Max Cothrel.

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

Comedy: Chicago City Limits improv, the longest running comedy show in New York. Memorial Auditorium, OU, as part of Dad's Weekend. 8 p.m. Purchase tickets at Memorial Auditorium or http://www.ohio.edu/performingarts.

Dance: Athens Black Contemporary Dance Company. Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre in Putnam Hall, OU. 7:30 p.m. Presented by the School of Dance.

Movie: "Real Steel," Baker Theater, OU, 9 p.m.

Mini golf: 2^nd Annual Alden Open Mini Golf, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Prizes, food and refreshments.  Proceeds benefit the Student Expo. Facebook.com/aldenlibrary

Dad's Weekend Beer Tasting at Jackie O's: Three tastings in one day: Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Empower Campaign.

Seed Swap: Community Food Initiatives will host the 8th Annual Seed Swap from 2-5 p.m. at ACEnet, 94 Columbus Road, Athens. Vendors, customers and aspiring gardeners are welcome. For info contact Badger at cfi@frognet.net or 859-801-3137.

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. This week's craft: Making an Optical Illusion Flip Stick. In the Market on State. Free admission.

Bird Walk: Join our growing group of Athens-area birders for a bird walk, from 9 a.m. to noon on the Ridges. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Piggery Lane (just past the mini-golf course and baseball field). Bring binoculars and field guides. Be prepared for mildly strenuous uphill climbs, and dress for wet and muddy conditions.

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.

• Faculty Chamber Music Series performance of "Something New" with director Stephen Miahky, guest artist Alan Terricciano of the University of California-Irvine. Presented by the OU School of Music in Recital Hall. 4 p.m.

• The group 16 Strings will be at Restaurant Salaam playing jazz with a Chest Atkins twist during the dinner hours, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dean Inboden and Audie Wykle on dueling guitars with Nick Weiland on upright bass.

• High Society Jazz Band with guest artist clarinetist and vocalist Bill Kenney. Sponsored by the High Society Jazz Association and open to the public. Abrio's Brick Oven. 3:30-6 p.m.

Monday

MUSIC:

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

• Rattletrap Stringband. Most Mondays at the Casa Cantina.

• Open Jam. 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.

Blood Battle: Ohio University vs. Miami Blood Battle from 2-8 p.m.

Poetry Competition: Athens High School is holding its second annual Poetry Out Loud recitation competition from 7-9 p.m. in the AHS Auditorium. Information about Poetry Out Loud can be found here: http://www.poetryoutloud.org/

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 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).

• Paul Elisha Band. Free. The Union.

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.

Café and Visitors Center. 8 a.m. to noon. 114-116 W. Main St., Shawnee, Ohio.

Power Hour Series: Sneezin' Season, Leadership Center (Baker 3rd Floor) at 7 p.m. 

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.

• Jerrod Niemann and Lee Brice with special guest Tyler Farr. Memorial Auditorium, OU. Purchase tickets in person at the Memorial Auditorium ticket office or by phone at 593-1780.

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.

Leadership Series: Understanding Ethics and Values - 21st Century, Leadership Center (Baker 3rd Floor) at 6 p.m.

Bloodmobile: OU-Read Hall from 2– 8 p.m. Call 1-800-733-2767 to make appointment.

Meeting: Bed Sharing and Co-Sleeping: Truth vs. Fiction, Safety and Benefits. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Athens library.