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Which planet has the most moons?

Those unsure of the correct answer can make a reasonable guess (Saturn?), but trying for a your-mom-joke may result in bonus points – so players who are unsure of the correct answer (Jupiter) still have a fighting chance in 283′s Trivia Wars.

A Celebration of George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde grace Seney Stovall Chapel

Two classic playwrights, Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw combine in John Vance’s “Celebration of Wilde and Shaw.” The play will involve a cornucopia of scenes and moments from The Importance of Being Earnest, Pygmalion, Lady Windermere’s Fan and Arms & the Man, as well as Shaw’s plays Village Wooing, A woman of No Importance, Ideal Husband and Lady of the Sonnets.

movie previews

ALL ABOUT STEVE Sandra Bullock stars in another romantic comedy, but unlike many of her movies, she won’t be playing the hot, career-driven single. Instead, she plays Mary Horowitz, a quirky, socially awkward bachelorette who falls in love with Steve, an attractive cameraman bachelor.

Little Pearls helps children with cancer

Pearl JamWhen: 7 p.m. – midnight tonight Where: Ciné Price: $8 (without pearls), $5 (with pearls) Pearls usually symbolize special occasions, class and money, but with the help of the Little Pearl Foundation, Inc. they also symbolize hope and help for girls who suffer from cancer.

Professor writes adult parody of classic Snow White story

The University’s own English professor, Dr. John Vance, is bringing a taste of Broadway to Athens in the form of “SNOW,” a Snow White parody.

Six midgets fight during micro wrestling shows

The largest competitor, Meatball, is 4-foot-6 and 275 pounds. The sport is Micro Wrestling. “Anyone who comes out to see the Micro Wrestling Federation will see the most outrageous show touring the country,” said Jack Darrell, owner of the Micro Wrestling Federation.

Project looks at local water issues

With spring’s arrival, students are everywhere but inside. The warm weather and flowers blooming has renewed the students’ appreciation for nature; Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program, or GORP, is showing its appreciation for nature by sponsoring a local service project on Saturday.

Dance benefit seeks to stop ‘cycle of poverty’

At almost any given moment in Athens, it is relatively easy to find students doing one of two things: dancing or raising money for charitable causes – or both. Clubs and bars are full of students gyrating to loud music, and the Tate plaza is filled constantly with a plethora of student organizations.

Tim Reynolds’ solo project finds Athens

The saying goes, “Behind every great man, there is a great woman.” But a less familiar, yet equally true saying is, “Behind every great band, there is a great guitarist.” Tim Reynolds is the great guitarist behind the Dave Matthews Band. But tonight Reynolds will play at The Melting Point with his solo act TR3, a band he formed in 1984.

Spell-off benefits literacy promotion group in Athens

On Saturday, the Athens-Clarke Literacy Council will hold its fourth annual spelling bee, a competition bringing a whole new meaning to traditional spelling bees.