The Red & Black’s event guide to happenings — news, variety and sports — in and around Athens from April 1-April 7.

PICK OF THE WEEK:
Week of Soul

Chrisette Michele is rising to the top of the R&B charts just as fast as Alicia Keys did almost 10 years ago, and her vocals can hit the same keys as Keys, too.
This New York diva is coming to Athens to showcase her talent in rhythm and blues, jazz and soul. Critics have compared her singing style to the likes of Macy Gray and Ella Fitzgerald, and last year Michele proved she could live up to her influences when she won a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for her song “Be OK.”
Michele has worked with such artists as Jay-Z, Kanye West and The Roots in her impressive three-year career. In 2008, she wrote a song featured in Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne,” and it all started in high school when she led her church’s gospel choir.

Who: Chrisette Michele
Where: Tate Grand Hall
When: Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 in advance, $20 on the day of the show for non-students

BONUS PICK:
Adult Swim
Block Party at the 40 Watt

Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim may creep you out with its existential, nihilistic cartoons, but their block party tour is a fun, frenzied fantasy of games, music, food and surprise giveaways.
Here We Go Magic, an innovative indie band with mellow harmonies and artistic visuals, will mesmerize and take you floating down stream.
Expose yourself to the unique style of Here We Go Magic’s music before they head off to Bonnaroo Music Festival in the summer.

What: Adult Swim Block Party
Where: Outside 40 Watt
When: Wednesday 6-10 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: Adult Swim hosts a party full of food, music and magic. Contact: http://www.adultswimpresents.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 1

Music

What: Zach Deputy
Where: Melting Point
When: 9 p.m.
Price: $7 in advance, $10 day of show
Verdict: This singer-songwriter and looping guitarist shot the sheriff, but did not shoot the deputy. Contact: 706-254-6909, meltingpoint@foundryparkinn.com

What: Zoogma
Where: New Earth Music Hall
When: 9 p.m.
Price: $7
Verdict: Zoogma, like a zoo in the wild, mixes various genres and can’t be caged. Contact: 706-543-8283
Events and Opportunities

What: Workshop: Spring Wildflowers of the Granite Rock Outcrops of Georgia
Where: Visitor Center, Classroom 2, State Botanical Garden
When: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Price: $45 ($40 members)
Verdict: Spring is a time to frolic in the fields and smell the flowers but also learn about them too. Contact: 706-542-6156

What: Basic Tribal Bellydance
Where: Floorspace Movement Arts Studio
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Price: $12 for drop-ins, $54 class card
Verdict: It doesn’t matter if you’re an innie or an outie —bellydancing is fun for everyone. Contact: Christyfricks@gmail.com

What: Easter Service Vol. 1
Who: Sponsored by the Christian Campus Fellowship
Where: Grand Ballroom, Tate Student Center
When: 7:30-11 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: Celebrate the true spirit of Easter without the commercialization. Contact: sarahrospond@ugaccf.com

What: Movie: “Paper Heart” (2009)
Where: Tate Student Center Theater
When: 8 p.m.
Price: $2, $1 for fees-paid students with a valid UGA ID
Verdict: Michael Cera is currently considered America’s sweetheart, and now the University’s. Contact: 706-542-6396, union@uga.edu

What: Alpha Gamma Rho Annual Spring Barbecue Philanthropy benefiting the St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens
Where: 785 S. Milledge Ave.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Price: $6 for a plate that includes: pulled pork barbecue, potato salad, green beans, roll, dessert and a glass of Boo’s famous sweet tea
Verdict: Beef up for a good cause. Contact: 706-549-3421

Art

What: Exhibition: Landscapes for Rain—The Art of Stormwater
Who: Sponsored by the College of Environment and Design
Where: Circle Gallery, G14 Caldwell Hall
When: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Price: Pour your emotions out and soak in an artistic deluge. Contact: rds@uga.edu

FRIDAY, APRIL 2

Music

What: R.E.M 30
Who: Cindy Wilson-Dana Downs and the Debauchelors, Mitch Easter, The HEAP, VieTNam, John Keane, Supercluster, and Casper and the Cookies
Where: Melting Point
When: 8 p.m.
Price: $10 in advance, $15 day of show
Verdict: Instead of getting some REM sleep, take a stroll in case Michael Stipe makes a surprise visit. Contact: 706-613-3770

What: Eclectic Method, Ancient Astronauts, Silent Disco
Where: New Earth Music Hall
When: 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
Price: $8
Verdict: This London-based band blends television, music and film footage together to create a whirlwind of dance anthems. Contact: 706-543-8283

What: Dance Back the Night
Where: Go Bar
When: 9 p.m.
Price: $3
Verdict: Dance for money, and not in a dirty way. Proceeds go to organizations that help prevent rape and violence against children. contact: www.takebackthenight.org/

Events and Opportunities

What: College of Veterinary Medicine Open House
Where: College of Veterinary Medicine
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: Meet cute pups of all breeds and learn how to horseback ride. Contact: 706-542-2318

What: God Save the Kings and Queens! (Drag Show)
Where: Tate Grand Hall rooms F and G
When: 8-11 p.m.
Price: $3 for students
Verdict: Staying at home is such a drag when you can walk over to Tate and see some drag! Contact: Molly Moore, mdawg08@uga.edu

What: Canoe camping on Lake Sinclair
Who: Sponsored by the Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program
Where: Lake Sinclair, Aviation Island
When: Through April 3
Price: $50 UGA students
Verdict: Lake Sinclair is a perfect for a beach getaway. Contact: 706-542-8030

What: First Friday: Great plants to look for at the Spring Plant Sale
Where: Gardenside Cafe, State Botanical Garden
When: 9-10 a.m.
Price: $10 ($8 members.)
Verdict: Start your day off with a homemade breakfast and plant talk. Contact: 706-542-1244, garden@uga.edu

What: 25th Annual Insect Zoo
Who: Sponsored by the H.O. Lund Entomology Club and the department of entomology
Where: 426 Biological Sciences Building
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: Compete in the Guinness World Record Cricket Spitting Contest or a roach race. Contact: 706-542-1238, www.ent.uga.edu/insectzoo

What: Buffalo’s Southwest Café Happenings
Where: Buffalo’s Southwest Café
When: 7 p.m.
Verdict: Get all shook up at Buffalo’s Elvis-themed night with music, dance, and games. Contact: http://www.buffaloscafe.com 706-354-6655

Sports

What: Softball vs. Arkansas
Where: Softball Complex, 2330 S. Milledge Ave
When: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: 706-542-1621

SATURDAY, APRIL 3

Events and Opportunities

What: Doggie Dash
Who: Sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine
Where: Intramural Fields
When: 10 a.m.
Price: $15 by April 1, $20 day of run
Verdict: Run a mile with your dog — just don’t share the same water bottle. Contact: www.vet.uga.edu/academic/life/Clubs/canineclub/events.php

What: Easter Basket Donations for Needy Families and Sick/Disabled Children
Where: Springfield Baptist Church
When: 11 a.m.-noon
Price: Free
Verdict: Spread the good news of Christ by donating to families and hospitalized children in need. Contact: 706-424-5222

What: Blue Lagoon Foam Party 2
Where: Sky City Lounge
When: 10 p.m.
Price: $5-10
Verdict: Large foam machines will be shooting at girls in bikinis. A guy’s fantasy just became a reality. Contact: www.georgiasigmas.com

Sports

What: Softball vs. Arkansas
Where: Softball Complex, 2330 S. Milledge Ave.
When: 1 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: 706-542-1621

What: Baseball at LSU
Where: Baton Rouge, La. – Fox Sports South TV
When: 5 p.m.
Contact: 706-542-1231

Music

What: Perpetual Groove
Where: 40 Watt Club
When: 10:30 p.m.
Price: $15
Verdict: Get your groove on, perpetually. Contact: 706-549-7871

What: Banks and Shane
Where: The Melting Point
When: 9 p.m.
Price: $15 in advance, $20 day of show
Verdict: Banks and Shane take no shame in their high-energy concerts. Contact: 706-549-7051

What: Athens Symphony Spring Concert
Where: The Classic Center
When: 8 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: This symphony will bring euphony to your ears. Contact: 1-800-918-6393

What: Rap to the Future
Who: Presented by Valentine and West & Strong Arm Management
Where: 40 Watt
When: 9 p.m.
Price: $5 in advance
Verdict: They tried rapping in the past unsuccessfully so they stuck with the future. Contact: 706-549-7871

SUNDAY, APRIL 4

Sports

What: Baseball at LSU
Where: Baton Rouge, La. – CSS-TV
Contact: 706-542-1231

What: Men’s Tennis vs. Ole Miss.
Where: Dan Magill Tennis Complex
When: 1 p.m.
Contact: 706-542-1621

Art

What: Refusés Reception & Salon
Where: Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St.
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: This salon is for art lovers, not hair stylists. Contact: 706.613.3623

What: 35th Juried Exhibition at Lyndon House Arts Center
Where: Lyndon House Arts Center
When: 2-4 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: This exhibit has it all: oil paintings, acrylic, watercolors, sculptures, clay, jewelry, photography and drawings. Contact: 706-613-3623 or http://www.accleisureservices.com/exhibits.shtml

MONDAY, APRIL 5

Events and Opportunities

What: SGA Day at Tate
Who: Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Where: Tate Plaza
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Verdict: Tell SGA officers what’s on your mind. Food and music provided Contact: ugasgaexec@gmail.com

What: Body Composition Tests
Who: Sponsored by UGA Rec Sports
Where: 143 Ramsey Center
When: 5-7 p.m.
Price: $1
Verdict: Check your health. It’s only costs a dollar — why wouldn’t you? Contact: ligotti@uga.edu

What: Movie: “Not Since You”
Where: Ciné
When: 7:30 p.m.
Price: $10
Verdict: Athens native Ashley Epting took a bold move a few years ago and filmed a story about college friends reuniting years after their experience with 9/11. Contact: 706-353-3343

Sports

What: Softball vs. Georgia Southern
Where: Softball Complex, 2330 S. Milledge Ave.
When: 5 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: 706-542-1621

Lectures and Classes

What: Workshop: Gardening 101
Where: Visitor Center, Classroom 2, State Botanical Garden
When: 5:30-7 p.m.
Price: $12 ($10 members)
Verdict: Have you tried gardening before and nothing ever grew? This class will give you some good planting tips. Contact: 706-542-6156, ckeber@uga.edu

Music

What: Arvin Scott CD Release
Where: Melting Point
When: 6 p.m.
Price: $8
Verdict: Percussionist Arvin Scott marches to the beat of his own drum.Contact: meltingpoint@foundryparkinn.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 6

Events and Opportunities

What: Gamma Phi Beta’s Movie on the Lawn
Where: The Gamma Phi Beta House
When: 7:45-9:30 p.m.
Price: $5
Verdict: Relive a mischievous childhood with pizza and “The Little Rascals.” Proceeds will go to UGA Miracle, Relay for Life, and Campfire USA. Contact: 706-542-4612

What: Nature Photography Clinic
Who: Sponsored by the Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program
Where: Ramsey Student Center
When: 6 p.m.
Price: $20
Verdict: Have dreams of taking pictures in the Amazon for National Geographic? Then this clinic is just for you. Contact: 706-542-8030

What: Fulbright Information Session for Undergraduates
Who: Sponsored by the UGA Honors Program
Where: 116 Moore College
When: 12:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: Money is tough to find in this economy, but it’s easier when you know what grants and jobs find. Contact: 706-542-6908, derocher@uga.edu

What: Mary Frances Early Lecture
Who: Sponsored by the Graduate School
Where: Chapel
When: 4-5 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: Come early to a lecture honoring the first African-American graduate from UGA. Contact: 706-425-2953

What: Heartsaver CPR Training
Who: Sponsored by the University Health Center
Where: University Health Center
When: 5-7:30 p.m.
Price: on adults- $25; on adults, children and infants- $40
Verdict: You never know when a life is in need of help. Contact: 706-542-8695

Music

What: Concert: Percussion Ensemble
Where: Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
When: 8 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: This concert is more than just banging a drum, but it still needs more cowbell. Contact: 706-542-3737

Sports

What: Baseball vs. Clemson
Where: Foley Field and CSS-TV
When: 7 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: 706-542-1231

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7

Music

What: Satori Social (Bluetech Live Band)
Where: New Earth Music Hall
When: 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
Price: $12
Verdict: Masters at piano, art and software production, you can’t go wrong with Bluetech’s new band. Contact: 706-543-8283

Events and Opportunities

What: Student Services Awareness Fair: “Breaking the Silence”
Who: Sponsored by Hillel at UGA
Where: West Lawn, Tate Student Center Plaza
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: Psychiatric Services, the Disability Resource Center and the LGBT Resource Center want to hear your voice on important issues. Contact:
meredith.beker@gmail.com

What: Bulldog Book Club Meeting
Who: Sponsored by University Libraries
Where: Jittery Joe’s MLC
When: 3:35 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: Come see if it’s actually true that “The Life of Pi” will persuade you to believe in God. Contact: fteague@uga.edu

What: Honors program graduation banquet
Where: Classic Center
When: 5:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: It’s easy to think that it’s not goodbye and that it’s a time to fly. Contact: 706-583-0698

What: Hypnotist Show
Where: Tate Theater
When: 7:30 p.m.
Price: $5, free for fees-paid students with ID
Verdict: Hypnobro will cast a spell on you. Contact: 706-542-6396, www.uga.edu/union

What: 6X6 Media Arts Event: Play
Where: Ciné
When: 7-8 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: Film geeks and art nerds unite at a crossover performance of art and movies. Contact: 706-353-3343

What: Careers in Motion
Who: Sponsored by the Career Center
Where: 150 Miller Learning Center
When: 6-7 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: All the information you ever needed and wanted to know about the job market in the transportation industry is in the MLC. Contact: 706-542-3375

What: Seminar: ‘Preparing the Way – HIV/AIDS, Teachers and Education’
Who: Sponsored by the College of Education’s Dean’s Council on Diversity
Where: G23 Aderhold Hall
When: Noon-1:15 p.m.
Price: Free
Verdict: Mary Puntzer will explain to you why teachers need specialized training on HIV/AIDS. Contact: 706-542-6446

Sports

What: Baseball at Clemson
Where: Clemson, S.C.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Contact: 706-542-1231