Arts West News Arts West Job Openings! Square Dance Social & Jam Drum Circle Finale Amethystone Album Release Party

Job Openings at Arts West- The City of Athens is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Coordinator for Arts West. This is a part-time position at the Arts West facility of the City of Athens, Arts, Parks and Recreation Department. Knowledge in theater, music, and/or visual arts and experience with community customer service preferred. Hours will include nights and weekends. Folks with an arts background or strong interest in the arts who would like to be involved with planning, coordinating and carrying out events and programs at Arts West can apply online, or bring a resume to Arts West. We are open Monday - Friday 11am-6pm. More Info @ Arts West Program Coordinator Thursday, March 19, 6-9pm: Third Thursday Square Dance Social & Jam. Caller Joe Burdock and band the Possum Queens will offer an evening of lively old time music. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Come dance or stop in just to listen. Bring friends, a good attitude & a beverage of choice (with valid 21+ ID). Open String Jam at 6pm, followed by Dancing 7-9pm. $6 Suggested Donation. More Info @ Square Dance Social and Jam  Friday, March 20, 8-10:45pm: Finale Drum & Music Jam. A night of drumming & dancing, open to all levels & ages. The circle is not limited to drums. Any and all acoustic instruments are welcome. Put the worry of your days away and become one with the rhythm. Whether you drum, dance or just listen and take it in, there is a place here for everyone. If you've never played an instrument, feel free to borrow one and participate in the sound!  $5-$10 Suggested Donation. This is the last Drum Circle for this particular series. More Info @ Grand Finale Drum Jam at Arts West Saturday, April 25, 7pm: Amethystone - Album Release Party & Charity Art Auction. It's an Amethystone album release celebration for “The Alchemist”! Featuring special guest DJ and Emcee, B-Funk Brandon Thompson. Come out and hear "The Alchemist" performed in its entirety! Local Artists Chris Monday, Kasey Jones, and the Passion Works Crew will be on hand creating original works of art, including a collaborative piece with which all can participate, to be auctioned off to benefit Stuart's Opera House, Live Healthy Appalachia, and Passion Works. Free Admission & Refreshments! All Ages Welcome! And there will be Merch! More Info @ Amethystone - Album Release Party & Charity Art Auction