What's Happening
July 24, 2008
Send your “What’s Happening” submissions to news@athensnews.com by noon on Tuesday of the week in which the listing would appear. “What’s Happening” appears on Thursday of each week, and includes events for that Thursday through the following Wednesday. We list events in Athens County and nearby areas that are open to the general public. We do not list continuing classes or workshops, or events that are closed to the general public.
Thursday
MUSIC:
• Music every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Cutler’s Restaurant in the OU Inn.
• Karaoke competition. Every Thursday at 9 p.m. Lakeview Tavern.
• Open Stage at Smiling Skull Saloon. 8 p.m. Full bands welcome as well as solo acts.
• Donkey Musicians’ Open Stage. 9-11 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
• Hennigan. Jackie O’s.
• Ryan Jewell with Remainder Invasion, Lowell Motel and Death Beef. The Union.
ART:
• Art of the Zuni. Kennedy Museum of Art, Lin Hall, OU. Through Nov. 20.
• Historical exhibit — “Ancestors of Athens County: Treasures from First Families” — explores pioneer-era objects in the Athens County Historical Society and Museum’s collection. Through Aug. 1.
• Bead International and Beyond Basketry. An exhibition of pierced objects and woven vessels that features trends in the media of beads and basketry. Dairy Barn Arts Center. Through Sept. 1.
• “Burmese Days,” a photography exhibit by Ben Lachman, based on a stint in Burma/Myanmar in 2005 for volunteer work. Through Aug. 2 at Donkey Coffee.
• The Athens County Historical Society and Museum is holding a Civil War exhibit called “Heroes and Hell Raisers: Athens County and Ohio during in the Civil War” at the Athens County Military Museum in Nelsonville. The exhibit will remain open through Dec. 20. Call 592-2280 or go to athenshistory.org for more information.
• “Politics and Portraits: The Art of Murray P. Stern.” Through Sept. 28 at the Kennedy Museum of Art, The Ridges, OU, Athens.
• Art opening at the Casa Cantina. Free food.
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.
Free Community Meals: Are being provided this summer, Mondays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Aug. 8, at The Plains United Methodist Church. The food is provided by the staff and volunteers of Good Works Inc. and the church. No eligibility requirements. Volunteers interested in assisting with food preparation can contact Good Works at 594-3339.
Childhood Immunizations: Every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the ground floor of Parks Hall, OU. OU-COM Community Service Programs’ Childhood Immunization Program. Free to all area children from birth through 18. Bring your child’s previous shot records.
Free Clinic: The Ohio University College of Medicine Community Health Program provides a free clinic every week for those 19-64. Please call 740-593-9364 or 1-800-844-2654 for more information.
Produce Donations: Community Food Initiatives wants your help in feeding the hungry in our community. Bring any extra produce from your gardens to the CFI Donation Station at the Athens Farmers Market or drop it off at 143 Morris Ave., Athens. All donations will be given to local agencies that support the abused, homeless and hungry. 593-5971.
Theater: Ohio Valley Summer Theater presents “The Secret Garden.” July 24-27, July 30 – Aug. 2, all at 8 p.m., and July 20, July 27 and Aug. 3, all at 2 p.m. Elizabeth Baker Theater, Kantner Hall, OU. www.ovst.org or 593-9696 for info. (Sunday, July 20, is family day, where one child under 18 is admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.)
Bloodmobile: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for OU employees at Baker Center, OU.
Program on the Environment: Sonia Marcus, OU’s sustainability coordinator, will lead a discussion on the ecological initiatives taken on the OU campus and how these can be implemented in the community and domestic spheres. 7:30 p.m. Athens Public Library.
Food Program: Community Food Initiatives is presenting the program, “Pressure Canning Your Garden.” 6:30-8 p.m. at ACEnet, 94 Columbus Road, Athens. 593-5971.
Friday
MUSIC:
• DJ. 10 p.m. at the Red Brick Tavern.
• Open Stage with Bruce Dalzell. The Front Room in OU’s Baker Center.
• Woolly Lemons and Dysfunktional Family. 19 South.
• Benefit for Burmese refugees, featuring Kyle May, Jason Robinaugh, Rob Russell, Nathan Zangmeister, Kent Lancas, Grace Deer and Black Spyral Dancer. 10 p.m. Casa Cantina.
• Blueprint for Murder with special guests. The Union.
• Musicians’ potluck featuring Tony Xenos, Troy Gregorino, Megan Cameron, Jake Householder. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee. Singer-songwriters do a set round-robin style, and then a full set from the four musicians together.
• Gary Wisor does happy hour from 5-9 p.m. Smiling Skull Saloon.
• Eighth annual Big Bend Blues Bash on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s show begins at 6 p.m. and includes The Royales, Ian Ross Trio, the Frank Harrison Group and some others. Riverfront Amphitheatre, Pomeroy. For all the details go to www.courtstreetgrill.com.
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.
Theater: “Hearts of Gold,” a comedy play by Erin Peters. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Union Hall Theater in Chesterhill. 740-554-6994.
Art: Final Friday on the Square in Nelsonville. Exhibits, music and refreshments at participating venues in and around Public Square in Nelsonville. 6-10 p.m.
Art Opening: Sixty-eight children will display more than 200 works of art they created during a five-week summer arts program. The 9- to 14-year-olds were given the opportunity to work with professional artists in studios located around Nelsonville and the square. 6-10 p.m. at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, during Final Friday.
Saturday
MUSIC:
• Kent Lankas plays the piano every Saturday night from 6-8 at Cutler’s Restaurant in the Ohio University Inn.
• Belly-dancing and music. Every Saturday. Salaam Café.
• Holy Spicoli (an ’80s band) plays from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Albany VFW. Fish fry from 5-8 p.m.
• The Jazztet. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Casa Cantina. Free show.
• CD release show for the Aquabear Legion’s new compilation. Bands will include Machine Go Boom, Casual Future, 1point3, and Weedghost. Casa Cantina.
• Steve Zarate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Rhapsody Restaurant in Nelsonville.
• Eighth annual Big Bend Blues Bash on Friday and Saturday. Saturday’s show begins at 1 p.m. and includes Scott Holt, Biscuit and the Mix, Patrick Sweany Band, Howard Glazer and the El-34s, the Carpenter Ants and more. Riverfront Amphitheatre, Pomeroy. For all the details go to www.courtstreetgrill.com.
• Saturday night BBQ at Uncle Buck’s, featuring Patrick Michael, a solo artist who does everything from classic rock to country. Uncle Buck will join him for part of the night. 8 p.m. at Uncle Buck’s.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Athens Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Saturday and Wednesday on East State Street at the University Mall.
Breakfast: Donations accepted for a breakfast held on the fourth Saturday of each month. 7-11 a.m. at the Savannah Masonic Lodge #466, Guysville.
Health Screenings: Free screening and education for cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Athens Farmers Market at the University Mall. No charge for the screenings. OU College of Osteopathic Medicine Community Health Program and Baxter International Foundation. 593-9127.
Arts and Crafts Festival: The 41st annual Howard Chandler Christy Art Guild’s Arts and Crafts Festival. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday in McConnelsville. Music, food and art, with judging of fine art, applied art and photography. 740-962-5642. www.christyartguild.com.
Open House: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the free Pencil Sharpener Museum near Nelsonville. Also Sunday from 1-7 p.m. For information call Paul and Charlotte Johnson, 753-4634.
Theater: “Hearts of Gold,” a comedy play by Erin Peters. 7:30 p.m. at the Union Hall Theater in Chesterhill. 740-554-6994.
Sunday
MISCELLANEOUS:
Music: Halo Fauna, Spooktober, We March, Sad Bastards. 8 p.m. Smiling Skull.
Open House: Green Edge Gardens’ annual open house, featuring a farm tour, hayride, music and potluck. Meet the farmers, interns and farm hands as well as current CSA members w ho receive weekly deliveries of fresh organic greens, mushrooms, tomatoes, herbs and other seasonal organic food. 2-6 p.m. Green Edge is off of Ohio Rt. 329 not far from Amesville. For directions and/or further information, call 448-4021.
Campaign Fundraiser: For state representative candidate Debbie Phillips, featuring Gov. Ted Strickland. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Sowash, Carson & Ferrier, 39 N. College St., Athens. Suggested donation is $50. Phillips is running for the 92nd District Ohio House seat. Anyone interested in attending may call 592-2008 or send an e-mail to rob@debbiephillips.net to RSVP.
Monday
MUSIC:
• Open stage. Every Monday at Jackie O’s.
• Old-time jam with Rattletrap Stringband. Every Monday at Casa Cantina.
• Open stage with Bruce and Gay Dalzell. Each Monday at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 11 at the Athens Public Library. All ages welcome in the piano corner at the library.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Free Clinic: The OU-COM Community Service 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.
Tuesday
MUSIC:
• Celtic Night. Tuesdays at Jackie O’s.
• Open stage at the Court Street Grill, Pomeroy.
• Open Stage. Tuesdays at the Union.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Childhood Immunizations: Every Tuesday from 1-5:30 p.m. in the ground floor of Parks Hall, OU. OU-COM Community Service Programs’ Childhood Immunization Program. Free to all area children from birth through 18. Bring your child’s previous shot records.
Designated Space: Spoken word open stage. Every Tuesday 9-11 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
Birth Circle Meeting: “Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Pregnancy and Labor.” 7-8:30 p.m. at the Athens Public Library. July meeting of the Birth Circle. Open to the public.
Wednesday
MUSIC:
• Open stage with Chris Biester. Every Wednesday. 10 p.m. Casa Cantina.
• Rock ‘n roll karaoke with Twin Towers every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Smiling Skull.
• Old-Timey Night. Wednesdays at Jackie O’s.
• Karaoke every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Maplewood Inn.
• The Witch Hats from Melbourne, Australia with Spooktober. The Union.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Athens Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Saturday and Wednesday on East State Street at the University Mall.
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 Applebee’s in Athens.
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