What's Happening
May 15, 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.
• Open Stage. Smiling Skull.
• Karaoke competition. Every Thursday at 9 p.m. Lakeview Tavern.
• Weekly open stage with Troy Gregorino. Donkey Coffee.
• 80s Night with live DJ. 10 p.m. Red Brick Tavern.
• The Never Evers, Spooktober and Submarine Spaceship. The Union.
• Coffeehouse Concerts with EricA & the Littlebeans, Ryan Humbert and The Speedbumps. 8-11 p.m. in the Front Room, Baker Center, OU.
• Five Foot Forward and Fleshworld. 19 South.
• The Werks and Aleph-1. Jackie O’s.
ART:
• Art of the Zuni. Kennedy Museum of Art, Lin Hall, OU. Through Nov. 20, 2008.
• Historical exhibit — “Ancestors of Athens County: Treasures from First Families” — explores pioneer-era objects in the Athens County Historical Society and Museum’s collection. Exhibit runs through Aug. 1
• Third annual Glass Invitational. Through May 15, at the Hocking College Art Gallery in Nelsonville.
• “Portfolios and Suites from the Print Collection.” Through June 29 at the Kennedy Museum of Art, OU.
• Winners of the OU Office of Education Abroad’s annual Photography Contest will be exhibited at Donkey Coffee through May 24.
• International Photo Contest. Donkey Coffee’s back room. A photo contest was held, and these are the winners. Through May 24.
• “Carry Through,” art of Leo DeLuca from Southeast Engine. Donkey’s hat room. Through May 24.
• MFA Thesis Ceramic and Painting Exhibition. Jeremy Plunkett: “A Sense of Place,” Liz Zacher: “With Brimming Eyes and Trembling Lips.” Seigfred Hall 536, OU. Exhibit runs through May 17.
• Art by Loder Lampela. Exhibit runs through May. ARTS/West, Athens.
• MFA Thesis Ceramics Exhibition. Hiroe Hanazono: “Nourishing Pleasure.” Trisolini Gallery, Baker University Center, OU.
• Art opening: “The First Sixty-Five: A Year’s Work.” Black and white portrait photography. Casa Nueva. 10 p.m.
• Third Thursdays at Kennedy Art Museum. 6-7:30 p.m. Led by printmakers Jeff Carr and Mark Hackworth.
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. 593-7301.
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.
Theater: “Knock Me a Kiss.” 8 p.m. each night through Saturday, May 17. Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater, Kantner Hall, OU.
Food Auction: First Chesterville Produce Auction of the season. 3 p.m. Located at 8380 Wagoner Road off Route 377.
Chanting: “Enchanted Planet,” interfaith Kirtan, an evening of chanting. 7-9 p.m. Quaker Friends Meeting House in Chauncey (turn right at the Chauncey sign on Rt. 13 – the meeting house is across the street from Chauncey Elementary. For more info call 592-6286 between noon and 6 p.m.
Friday
MUSIC:
• DJ. 10 p.m. at the Red Brick Tavern.
• Open Stage with Bruce Dalzell. Fridays during the academic quarter, from 8-11:45 p.m., Front Room, Baker Center, OU.
• Fourth annual Nelsonville Art and Music Festival. Partnership among Stuart’s Opera House, the Hockhocking Adena Music Group and Hocking College. Through Sunday at Robbins Crossing Historic Village on the Hocking College Campus. Friday’s schedule kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with: Silo Circuit, Sarah White, O’Death, Weedghost and Akron/family, in rough order of appearance, though the schedule is subject to change. Tickets available at Stuart’s Opera House (or its Web site at www.stuartsoperahouse.org) or Blue Eagle Music in Athens.
• Ukulele Typewriter and W-S Burn. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
• Dance or Die. The Union.
• Student Composition Recital. 8 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall, Glidden Hall, OU.
• After Hours featuring Tony Adami. Smiling Skull Saloon.
• Los Viejos Blanquitos. Casa Cantina.
• Ace and AROC play DJ. 19 South.
• Meringue Night. Jackie O’s.
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.
Film: Midnight Movies at OU. “The Kite Runner.” Midnight Friday and Saturday nights during the academic quarter, Baker Theater, Baker Center, OU.
Dance: Ohio University Dance Company presents the Senior Dance Concert. 7 and 9 p.m. in the Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre in Putnam Hall, OU. Also Saturday at 7 p.m. Contact Kantner ticket office at 593-4800 for ticket info.
Art: MFA Thesis Printmaking, Photography and Sculpture Exhibition. Matthew Krueger: “Onomato-Synethesia,” Minsook Park: “A Portrait, Amber,” Walden: “Things fall out along the way.” Reception: Friday, May 16, 6-10 p.m. Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville. Exhibit runs through May 24.
Mr. Athens: Male-version of a beauty pageant. Hosted by the Youth Mentors of Southeast Ohio and the Sierra Club. Doors open at 9 p.m. at 19 South.
Dinner: Gourmet fundraising dinner with chef Charles Millhouse for UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice. “Bourban Street Bash” theme. 5:30 p.m. at UCM, North College Street.
Dinner Theater: “A Conspiracy: Profile of a Killer.” For girls and women ages 10-44, 6 p.m. at the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall.
Relay for Life: Today and tomorrow at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Contact Robert Paschen at 888-227-6446 ext. 3800 for more information.
Art Opening: “Hats off to the Parker Ladies!” An exhibit of hats by Tanya Thompson through June 12 at Ohio University’s Multicultural Center in Baker Center. Reception 5-7 p.m.
International Studies Forum: “The Kenyan Crisis: Challenges of Nation-State Consolidation in Africa” by H.E. Zachary Muburi-Muita, U.N. ambassador. 3 p.m. in Walter Hall 145, OU.
Bloodmobile: OU Relay for Life. 4-9 p.m. Athens County Fairgrounds.
Health Fair: Glouster Senior Health Fair. 9 a.m. to noon. Hocking, Athens, Perry Community Action Building.
Birth Circle: Athens Birth Circle Symposium: Birth in America. 6:30-9 p.m. at the Multicultural Room in Baker Center. Contact Molly Whales at 592-4408 or molly.whales@yahoo.com.
Theater: The Lost Flamingo Company is presenting “Earth and Sky,” a dark thriller inspired by film noir. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in OU’s Baker Theatre.
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.
• Henningen Band (covers). 9 p.m. Saturdays at the Red Brick Tavern.
• Live DJ. Red Brick Tavern. 10 p.m.
• Fourth annual Nelsonville Art and Music Festival. Partnership among Stuart’s Opera House, the Hockhocking Adena Music Group and Hocking College. Through Sunday at Robbins Crossing Historic Village on the Hocking College Campus. Saturday’s schedule kicks off at 1:15 p.m. with the Weedhawks, Wailin’ Elroys, Casual Future, Nostra Nova, Moviola, Dawn Landes, Justin Townes Earle and the Avett Brothers, in rough order of appearance, though the schedule is subject to change. Tickets available at Stuart’s Opera House (or its Web site at www.stuartsoperahouse.org) or Blue Eagle Music in Athens.
• Tommy Emmanuel. 8 p.m. Fur Peace Station in Meigs County. This show is Sold Out.
• “Front and Center.” A free music event for school-aged kids every third Saturday of each month, September through May. 12-1 p.m. ARTS/West. First half features Paul Richard on classical guitar, and second half features an open stage for kids.
• Brannigan Dastardly. 8 p.m. The Front Room.
• Matinee show at 3 p.m. with Endless Vomit, Bohemian Grove, Amish Electric Chair, Submarine Spaceship and Locusta. The Union.
• Dead Sea, Endless Vomit and Of Sorrow. 10 p.m. The Union.
• Steve Zarate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Rhapsody in Nelsonville.
• Hip-Hop Night. Casa Cantina.
• TMO DJ. 19 South.
• Super-Massive. Jackie O’s.
• Cliff Starbuck & Colin John play Uncle Buck’s Saturday night BBQ. Food at 5 p.m. and music at 8. www.unclebucksstable.com.
• Long Tall Shorty. 8:30 p.m. Albany VFW.
• Five Fest. 11 a.m. to midnight at the Big Red Barn field outside of Athens. See story in this issue.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Athens Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Saturday and Wednesday on East State Street at the University Mall.
Film: Midnight Movies at OU. “The Kite Runner.” Midnight Friday and Saturday nights during the academic quarter, Baker Theater, Baker Center, OU.
Film: Donkey Film Night. “The Yes Men.” 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
Dance: Ohio University Dance Company presents the Senior Dance Concert. 7 p.m. in the Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre in Putnam Hall, OU. Contact Kantner ticket office at 593-4800 for ticket info.
5K: Yabba Dabba Doo 5K to benefit the Stewart Lions Club. 9 a.m. at the Federal Valley Resource Center in Stewart.
Mayapple Stomp: Starts this afternoon with Cajun and Waltz dance workshops. Then a potluck dinner. Sunday morning, buffet breakfast and more dancing. Lake Logan.
Community Yard Sale: Hosted by ReUse Industries. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. No sales of new items. Yard space free for individual vendors and community groups. Call 740-698-8200 ext. 10 to sign up.
Theater: The Lost Flamingo Company is presenting “Earth and Sky,” a dark thriller inspired by film noir. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in OU’s Baker Theatre.
Pig Roast: 3-11 p.m. Murray City Depot. Horseshoe tournament, split the pot drawing, lottery tree.
Sunday
Music:
• Fourth annual Nelsonville Art and Music Festival. Partnership among Stuart’s Opera House, the Hockhocking Adena Music Group and Hocking College. Through Sunday at Robbins Crossing Historic Village on the Hocking College Campus. Sunday’s schedule kicks off at 11:30 p.m. with: Born Old, the Billy Cats, Michael Hurley, Dawn Landes, the Red Stick Ramblers and Bettye Lavette, in rough order of appearance, though the schedule is subject to change. Tickets available at Stuart’s Opera House (or its Web site at www.stuartsoperahouse.org) or Blue Eagle Music in Athens.
• Ohio University composition department student recital. 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Glidden Hall, OU.
• University Band. Richard Suk, director 4 p.m. Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, OU.
• High Society Jazz Band. 4-6:30 p.m. The Blue Gator.
• Silent Lion. 2 p.m. Union Hall Theater in Chesterhill.
• Insurrect, To Kill or Cure, Bohemian Grove, As the Rotting Rise and What the Moon Brings. 9 p.m. The Union.
• Oldtime and bluegrass acoustic jam session. 1:30-5 p.m. in front of Studio E Music in the Country Corners Shopping Center in The Plains. Players or listeners are encouraged to attend.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Dinner: Chesterhill Fire Department Auxiliary’s monthly dinner at the Chesterhill Fire Department. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Take-out meals available for Chesterhill area. Contact Sue Mayle at 740-554-7873 or sue_347@yahoo.com for more information.
Monday
MUSIC:
• Open stage. Every Monday at Jackie O’s.
• Old-time jam with Rattletrap Stringband. Every Monday at Casa Cantina.
• Karaoke. 19 South.
• Hip-hop Show. The Union.
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.
Theater: “Good Help is So Hard To Murder.” Teen Theater Workshop spring production. ARTS/West. Through Sunday, May 25.
Tuesday
MUSIC:
• Open Stage with Catfish and Junebug. Downstairs at the Blue Gator. 9 p.m.
• Celtic Night. Tuesdays at Jackie O’s.
• Open stage at the Court Street Grill, Pomeroy.
• TMO. 19 South.
• Open Stage. Tuesdays at the Union.
• Singer/Songwriter Circle. Every Tuesday during the academic quarter at OU, from 7-9 p.m. in the 1804 Lounge of Baker Center.
• Jazz Nights. Most Tuesdays during the academic quarter, from 7-9 p.m., in Baker Center’s Front Room, OU. (The Jazztet performs on the second Tuesday of each month.)
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.
Spoken Word Open Stage: “Designated Space.” Every Tuesday, 9-11 p.m., at Donkey Coffee.
Art: BFA Thesis Graphic Design Exhibition. Laura Biel, Erin Blanda, Michael Bosyj, Robin Bundi, Diane Call, Jodie Coyne, Emily DiFiore, Laura Drapac, Kyle Hanna, Abigail Hanson, Aaron Harden, Jonathan Lee, Jonggil Lee, Bridget Litzinger, Joshua Reith, Mallori Stone, Shelley Stansbery. Reception: Tuesday, May 20, 6-9 p.m. Seigfred Hall 536, OU. Exhibition runs through May 31.
Bloodmobile: Ohio Child Support 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Plains.
Film: University Program Council is presenting “Movies on the Green.” Featuring a double feature with “Definitely Maybe” and “Ocean’s Eleven,” with an acoustic performance by Dante Brunetto before the films. 8:30 p.m. at the Scripps Amphitheater, Scripps Hall, OU. Concessions, too. Free.
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.
• The Henningen Trio. Wednesdays at 9 p.m. at the Red Brick Tavern.
• The Jazz Cream Assassins. Wednesdays at 10 p.m. at 19 South.
• Bulgarian guitarist Dimitar Zarev at Salaam Café each Wednesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
• Karaoke every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Maplewood Inn.
• Acoustic Café (live music at lunchtime). Wednesdays at noon during the academic quarter at OU in the Theater Lounge, Baker Center, OU.
• Bunch of Grapes Night (open stage). 8-11 p.m. in the fifth-floor lounge, Baker Center, OU.
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.
Lunches: For OU students. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church of Athens, corner of Court and Washingon streets uptown.
Dance: Ohio University Dance Company presents SOD (School of Dance) Spring Concert, Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre, Putnam Hall, OU. 7 and 9 p.m. A concert of selected dances choreographed by faculty, visiting artists, and dance majors. Through Thursday, May 22, and May 28-29.
Poker Walk: 4-7 p.m. starting at the bike path, near the log cabin on Richland Avenue. Hosted by WellWorks at OU to celebrate National Employee Health and Fitness Day. The two-mile walk will feature booths along the way for walkers to learn about different aspects of wellness, including fitness, nutrition and mental health. Free and open to the public. To register, call WellWorks at 593-2093.
Monthly Meeting: Of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities. Personnel Plus building, 20 Kern St.
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