Friday, May 25, 2012
Thank Goodness It's Friday in Athens!
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 here, and read more about them here. 2. Weekly “Try Clay” classes at Good Dirt 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 The Melting Point; Skydog Gypsy at the Georgia Theatre; Rand Lines at Highwire Lounge; and the Athens Cabaret Showgirls will perform at the Go Bar. 4. The 40 Watt Club is closed this …
Friday, March 2, 2012
Thank goodness, it's Friday....I think. But let's talk about the weekend.
At 9:30am on Saturday, you can join the Weed Warriors in Memorial Park for a morning of clearing and cleaning invasive plants from the Birchmore Trail. Wear long pants, bring water and check the group's facebook page if it looks like rain. At noon, there's the free screening of American Teacher in the Tate Student Center Theatre. The movie lasts more than a hour, with some discussion to follow. Wonder how many people will either join or flee the teacher ranks after watching this documentary? At noon also, doors open at the Melting Point for a performance and dance party for children, ages 3 to 10, and their parents, by the popular children's musical group Laughing Pizza. It's geared toward a pint-sized audience, but at $12 to $15, the …
Thursday, March 1, 2012
In like a lamb and out like a....llama?
Just to reiterate: Come to Good Dirt on Saturday at noon for the "Handmade for the Hungry" event, a blending of ceramics, soup, artists, clay and the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Can't beat that! The event runs until 3:30pm. On Saturday, there's going to be a rally downtown by People for a Better Athens, the sometimes vocal group digging in against a proposed Wal Mart on the edge of downtown Athens. Some media types in town have slammed the group, but I admire their love for their town and their willingness to share their views. The rally runs from 3 to 6pm and is scheduled for City Hall. if it rains, things will move to the New Earth Music Hall at Hull and Doughterty. Attention, New Moms. There's a support group for you that meets …
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Saturday event at Good Dirt benefits the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.
Good Dirt has teamed up with local chefs to create a wonderful Saturday afternoon event that will delight children and adults alike. And will benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. At "Handmade for the Hungry," you'll be able to sample soups, vote for your favorite soups, let your kids play in the clay, buy a handmade bowl, bid on pieces in a silent auction and get tickets for the March 14th Empty Bowls Luncheon. The Saturday eat-and-greet starts at noon and runs until 3:30, with free admission and soup votes for $1. The annual "Handmade for the Hungry" takes place in the Classic Center, and also includes a silent auction. You can purchase $20 tickets online or by calling (706) 354-8191. Joining the potters this year on Saturday …
Monday, December 12, 2011
Things to see and do (and buy) this weekend at Good Dirt
The holiday season was the inspiration for an open house at Good Dirt, December 9th-11th. The event includes workshops and demonstrations of wheel throwing and glass fusing. Also, the gallery is amply stocked with new work by dozens of artists. We stopped by on Saturday and came away with these photos. The open house continued through Sunday, from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tap into your inner artist and then reward your creativity with a nice dinner.
Those familiar with Athens know that each weekend offers a variety of activities. Our Great Escapes feature will highlight an activity that seems so much fun, you will want to hire a babysitter and cross off the days. Sometimes date night just can't be as spontaneous as it used to be. How often do you try something new and step out of your comfort zone? Typical date nights may include dinner and a movie. What about tapping into your inner artist? Good Dirt's "Try Clay" class on Friday nights are designed for those with no previous pottery experience. Taught by Allya MacDonald, the two-hour workshop is designed so everyone ends with a finished product they can paint and decorate. Rob Sutherland, Good Dirt's owner, says you should "come …
