What's Happening (1-26-12)

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 features Nashville singer-songwriter David Story. 8 p.m. in the Front Room, Baker Center, OU.

• Controlled Folly. Jackie O's Brewery.

• ACRN Rock and Roll Bingo. 10 p.m. Smiling Skull Saloon.

• Iphonic. The Union.

• Dave Rave will be at Red Brick Tavern in the Bullpen for B-Funk's BASSment. DJ B-Funk and DJ time Traveler will be joined by guest DJs Easty and CaptPlannedit. 10 p.m.

• Miss Tess & Bon Ton Parade. Casa Cantina, Athens.

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.

• 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.

• Emerging Artists: High School Photography Exhibition, featuring photographs by students from Athens High School and Federal Hocking High School. Through April 8, Kennedy Museum of Art, OU.

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." 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.

Fitness: Zumbathon. 8-10 p.m., Ping Center, OU.

Campus Care Open House: The Ohio University community and the media are invited to tour the renovated facility, meet the Campus Care health care team and enjoy cookies, health care information and (for students) flu shots. 6:30-7:30 p.m., 2 Health Center Drive, Hudson Health Center, OU.

Brown Bag Series: Campus and community members are invited to attend a Girlfriend's Guide to Activism, noon to 1 p.m. at the Ohio University Women's Center in Baker Center, Room 403. This program is free and open to the public, sponsored by United Campus Ministry (UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice) and is a part of the OU Women's Center weekly Brown Bag series.  

Presentation: Local cartoonist Stephen Richter will be featured at the Athens Book Center, 74 E. State. St., from 7-8 p.m. Richter will discuss how he creates cartoons and graphic novels. He will also be signing his new publication, "Existential Fish."

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 7-10 p.m. at the Redbrick Tavern.

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

• Whip & Tickle and Leah Nairn and Adam Graham. 10 p.m. Jackie O's Brewery.

• Fiesta Latina. Jackie O's Public House.

• Adam Remnant plus appearances by special guests. 8 p.m. Donkey Coffee.

• Controlled Folly, Dr. Bingman, Leah and Adam. 8 p.m. Smiling Skull Saloon.

• Jammin' in the Lady Buck Saloon with Blues Cowboys. Open stage and jam session. Comedians welcome. 8 p.m. at Uncle Buck's Riding Stable and Dance Barn, New Marshfield.

• 1^st Side Entertainment's four-year anniversary party. Jean P, DJ i-Shine and more. The Union.

• An Acoustic Cafe Evening with Erin McKeown, Carrie Rodriguez and Kelly Joe Phelps. 8 p.m. Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville. More info at www.stuartsoperahouse.org or 740-753-1924.

ART

• Final Fridays theme: Fire & Ice. 6-10 p.m. on Nelsonville Public Square. www.nelsonvillearts.com for complete listings.

• 10^th Annual Bowl-A-Rama at Starbrick Gallery. Also that night: Laurie Vancouver presents new Covered Casserole Dishes. Laurie's show will run through Feb. 21. Bowl-A-Rama is a Nelsonville Final Friday event.

• The opening of Gallery 1879: The Records of Paul Tescher. Exhibit ends Feb. 20. New art openings and more all around the Square. 6 p.m. Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville.

• The opening reception for the Hocking College seventh annual Glass Invitational. 6-10 p.m. at the Hocking College Art Gallery on Public Square in Nelsonville, as part of Nelsonville's Historic Square Art District's Final Friday activities. Featuring the artwork of national artist Alex Adams.

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.

UPC Event: Before the Puck Drops - University Program Council Event

7 p.m. at Pigskin, Athens.

Fracking Event: Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) will co-host "Catching the Wave: Economic Impact and Development Forum – Ohio Shale Development. Doors open at 11 a.m., Rep. Johnson will speak at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Rep. Johnson's Marietta District Office at 740-376-0868.

Star-walk on the Ridges: Saunter beneath the starry winter skies with the Southeast Ohio Astronomical Society. 7 p.m. at the entrance to the Kennedy Museum of Art on The Ridges. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.

International Studies Forum: Brandon Kendhammer, assistant professor of Political Science at Ohio University, will speak on "The Area Studies Debate in Political Science: Learning How (and How Not) to Generalize" at 3 p.m in Bentley Hall 124, OU.

Wine Tasting: 4^th annual wine-tasting event, "Uncorcked, The Evening of Arts and Wine," Dairy Barn Arts Center, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

MUSIC:

• The Porters and Paranormals. Jackie O's Brewery.

• John Healey will be playing Irish music at Jackie O's from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• The Combustioneers, Bricks and Bones, and Yellow Light Maybe. Smiling Skull Saloon.

• Dave Rave celebrates the two-year anniversary, with DJ B-Funk and DJ Time Traveler joined by special guest roeVy from Columbus. Doors open at 9. The Union.

• Bruce Dalzell, Rachel Figley and Charlie Hughes. 8 p.m. Donkey Coffee.

• "The Y-City Barbershop Chorus," Twin City Opera House, Downtown McConnelsville, 7 p.m.

• The Jitterbug Club is hosting the “Masquerade in Blues” dance at the Ridges Auditorium, OU. Beginner swing dances will be taught at 8 p.m., with live music by the Royales from 9 to midnight.
• Bruce Dalzell, Rachel Figley and Charlie Hughes. Donkey Coffee, Athens. 8 p.m.

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 Carolyn Williamson.

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.

Movie: "Paranormal Activity 3": Free Movie Event

9 p.m. in Baker Theater, OU.

Fracturing Presentation: A public presentation on the environmental, economic and health-related impacts of horizontal hydraulic fracturing. The event will feature Calvin Tillman, as seen in the anti-fracking film "Gasland." 2 p.m. Ohio University Morton Hall room 237. Following the event will be a casual reception at Jackie O's at 5 p.m. to give individuals an opportunity to speak directly to Tillman and Bond. Contact Christine Hughes at cthughes@fastermac.net for more information.

Rescheduled: Community Food Initiatives rescheduled the 8th Annual Seed Swap for this day. 2-5 p.m. at ACEnet, 94 Columbus Road, Athens.  Seeds will be available to swap, sell and purchase. All gardeners and want to be gardeners are invited. Contact Badger at bj279708@ohio.edu or 740-593-5971 for questions.

Telescope Night: On the College Green from 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday with 12 telescopes and eight binoculars looking at Venus, Jupiter and the waxing crescent Moon. Clouds/rain/snow cancels. Last minute cancellations will be posted on the website - athensastronomy.org. For more information, contact Maryann at (740) 707-7550.

Presentation: The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery presents "Wise About Eyes," an interactive exhibit that explores the eye. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. And at 11 a.m. "How the Eyes Works" will be presented by OU medical students. This week's craft: Making an Optical Illusion Flip Stick. The Market on State. Free admission.

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 Borowski. Restaurant Salaam. 6-8 p.m., more or less.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Solar Power Tour: The Greenfields, owners of Third-Sun Solar, have lived off the grid for 15 years. They will show their solar-powered house, discuss their experience with off-grid living and plans for the future. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 16751 Hooper Ridge Road. More information at appalachian.ohiosierraclub.org or contact Ed Perkins 740-664-3370 perkaber_@juno.com

Pancake Breakfast: The Athens based Ohio music and arts organization Aquabear Legion hosts this event at ARTS/West, 132 West State St. in Athens from 1-4 p.m. Admission is available at the door and more information can be found at www.aquabearlegion.com.

Cooperative Discussion Night: Learn about Casa Nueva, its practices and cooperatives in an interactive meeting. 7:30 p.m., Casa Nueva, Athens.

Fundraising Event: Inhale Yoga Studio at 29 E. Carpenter St. in Athens is hosting a special fundraising event for the Kachenko family. A silent auction runs from noon to 3:30 p.m., as well two classes being offered, one at noon and again at 2 p.m., in which all proceeds will be going to the Kachenko family. A minimum $20 donation is suggested.

Monday

MUSIC:

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

Country Fresh Stops Training: Rural Action will host a workshop on the Country Fresh Stops program. 7-9 p.m., OSU Extension Athens County office, 280 West Union St., Athens.

Theater: STOMP, an eight-member lively percussion show. Memorial Auditorium, OU. 7:30 p.m. Also on Tuesday. OU Performing Arts Series.

Environmental Stewardship Program: The Athens Catholic Community Peace and Justice Committee will sponsor the program "Community Action for a Better Environment" from 7-8:30 p.m. at Christ The King University Parish Center, 75 Stewart St., Athens.

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.

• Paul Elisha Band. Free. The Union.

• 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).

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: Dating Violence. Leadership Center in OU's Baker Center. 7 p.m. Check the Athens NEWS for other Power Hour events happening Tuesdays.

Theater: STOMP, an eight-member lively percussion show. Memorial Auditorium, OU. 7:30 p.m. Also on Monday. Performing Arts Series.

Sweet Adelines International Choruses: Women of all ages who enjoy singing are invited to Hocking Valley Chorus Open House at 7 p.m. at Coolville United Methodist Church, 26460 Main St., Coolville.

Political Fundraiser: Friends and supporters of Jeff Maiden, candidate for Athens County engineer, are invited to attend a fundraising and informal meet and greet with the candidate. 5-8 p.m. at the Pigskin Bar and Grill on Court Street. Appetizers will be provided and parking is available in the lot across the street. Sponsored by the Committee to Elect Jeff Maiden Athens County Engineer.

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.

Leadership Program: 21^st Century Leadership program on emotional intelligence. Leadership Center on Baker Center's third floor. 6 p.m.

Black History Month: Black History Month Program. Baker Ballroom A, OU. 7 p.m.

Support Group: This support group is for people who are struggling with infertility

and other fertility issues. 7-8 p.m., O'Bleness Hospital, lower level room 8. RSVP by Jan. 31 to molly.wales@yahoo.com or 740-591-9409.

Town Hall Meeting: Promise Neighborhood Trimble Town Hall Meeting with discussion on the Promise Neighborhoods Planning Grant. 5:30 p.m., Trimble High School Cafeteria.