1. Qualifying for local elections took place this week and, as of 5pm Thursday, candidates have come forward for all but one position (School Board District 4). You can check out the full list of candidates , and read more about them .
2. Weekly offer interested Athenians the chance to try their hand at the potter’s wheel. The cost is $20 and the class takes place from 7pm-9pm. Every Sunday from 2pm-4pm, your kids can come, too.
3. Who’s playing in Athens tonight? Pattersoon Hood and the Downtown Rumblers will be at ; Skydog Gypsy at the ; Rand Lines at ; and the Athens Cabaret Showgirls will perform at the .
4. The 40 Watt Club is closed this evening but will be open tomorrow (Sat, May 26) for a concert to benefit Aimee Copeland. Performing artists include Tumbleweed Stampede and Eddie and the Public Speakers.
5. Stock up on peppers and pole beans at the Athens Farmers Market tomorrow from 8am-12pm in . The Musicsmiths will provide the tunes 8am-10am, and Cicada Rhythm will play from 10am-12pm.
