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pub notes Life and Limb People driving along Prince Avenue lately have done a double-take at the Sylvia Circle corner and wondered: “Hey, I thought we had a tree ordinance.” We do, but we’ve also got a lot of other ordinances that trump the tree ordinance. City regulations require commercial buildings to be built right up at the street, with parking behind. If the trees grow where the building or the parking lot has to go, the trees come down.

More trees can be cut if you save a “landmark” tree.

The tree ordinance is about saving the tree canopy, not so much individual trees. Not far away, the same thing happened with the CVS Pharmacy building at the corner of Hawthorne and Oglethorpe Ave. That building, too, had to sit at the front of the lot: the trees had to go, except those at the back of the lot, where you can’t see them.

Investment-counselor-turned-developer Todd Emily is building a new home for the Social Security Administration Athens office on his lot at Sylvia Circle and Prince Ave. “I’ve never even built a tool shed before,” Emily says. He says he found out the hard way about saving trees. “I owned those trees,” he says, “and have more affection for those trees than people

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2 L8: but alas the city required the building there. might guess. I tried to save every one of them, but it was ‘no,’ ‘no,’ ‘no.’” Emily says he had the building designed with 30 parking spaces underneath it but still couldn’t save the trees, except for a large oak at the back of the lot and several more trees at the edge. Emily says his designers and contractors “followed city rules to the T,” asking for no exceptions or variances.

“It looks terrible right now,” Emily says, “but I’m spending a small fortune on landscaping and tree replacement. “It’s going to be a brick building with a nicely pitched roof and beautiful brick work and iron work.”

The Athens Mayor and Commission are talking about revisiting the tree ordinance, and the Athens Community Tree Council, an advisory body mandated by the tree ordinance, is in the process of considering what changes may be needed in terms of finding more flexibility in the way stormwater regulations, building siting, parking and other requirements presently work against saving individual trees.

Here’s hoping local ordinances can be synchronized to recognize that trees are as important as cars in the grand scheme of things.

Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

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letters Five Star Responds I am writing your paper today in response to last week’s comment page, “Buy Local— Like You Mean It” [Flagpole, June 10].

As a local restaurant owner myself, I was excited to see space in the paper for commentary on the advantages of patronizing local businesses. Instead, I read an article that seemed to vilify a local business’ most important element: the customer. I was embarrassed and offended by the writer’s comments, and I would like to remind him of the foundation for what we do—genuine, heartfelt, Southern hospitality.

We love what we do, and willingly work long hours and smile gratefully as we welcome you into our restaurant, a place we think of as our home. We want to treat you like family, to surround you with quality foods made fresh for you in our kitchens, by people who love what they do and are proud to be a part of this city’s unique neighborhood environment.

We don’t ship our foods in bags and slip them in the microwave, but instead create special dishes every day to reflect the weather, season or special request from our loyal customers.

We know we’ve done a great job when you leave feeling better than when you first got there—and know that just seeing you smile when you come back through the door a few days later reminds us both that we’re still fighting for each other, the way a good friend does.

I know I love experiencing all the great local spots in town and would be devastated

CONTACT US AT P.O. BOX 1027, ATHENS, GA 30603, LETTERS@FLAGPOLE.COM OR VIA THE “TALK BACK TO US” LINK AT FLAGPOLE.COM to see them be replaced with chain restaurants offering the same “unique” menu as their other 1500 stores. The variety of goods and services this town has to offer is outstanding, and a tradition worth making sure we use what dollars we can to keep that culture alive. Local businesses contribute their own money, food, time and service to this town’s artful, thoughtful, sometimes controversial efforts, that would never appear on a big business’ “community agenda.” We see every day the struggles it takes to keep our business going in lean times, and have long since recognized that our rewards come more from our community and the people in it than in how many dollars we might earn. We work hard to keep the local spirit and family flavor of Athens unique, alive and flourishing. We try to make it an experience you can’t miss and would be grateful if you would show your support by frequenting our places of business as much as you can.

I currently own Five Star Franchising, and I was an original 5-Star Day founder, serving as the owner/operator of the downtown 5-Star for 10 years. You can imagine my shock when I realized that this ill-conceived rant was written by the owner of one of my franchises. I want to sincerely apologize on behalf of my colleague, to our customers, to our dedicated staff, and to our fellow local business owners, for such petty, inappropriate comments. Bill’s comments were born out of frustrations we can all sometimes feel in a tough economy, but please know they do not reflect his overall feelings of pride and love for his business, staff, and community.

I’d like to take this lemon, and make some “recession lemonade” out of it. Free lemonade all summer long at both 5-Star locations, no purchase necessary. Come in as much as you like. Thank you for being patient with some of us who, in these slim times, need to be reminded what it means to think locally, and act neighborly.

Diana Fairbairn Athens

Pulver Not Qualified—Pt. 1 In an article cutely titled “Paul Broun, Jr. Is Crazy” (Flagpole magazine, Comments, June 3, 2009) Matt Pulver sets up straw men and knocks ’em down with amazing leaps of logic and outright subterfuge. There are defensible arguments for left-leaning writers to make, but few of Flagpole’s contributing political writers ever seem to find them or articulate them well. Let’s follow Pulver through his article—where we can, anyway. First, Pulver amplifies to the point of absurdity Broun or anyone’s strong belief in guiding principles, in order to mock Broun as a “true believer.”

Then Pulver spends a few column inches in a vain argument to suggest that simply believing in something—anything, really—means you’re a radical worth comparing to terrorists.

You can’t—fairly, anyway—paint someone as a fanatic simply because they believe strongly in something—you have to argue the merits of that “something,” which Pulver consistently fails to do throughout this smear job. In fact, Pulver apparently “believes in,”

and has some “certitude” about a few things himself—enough to write this column, anyway. Now, don’t we expect our Congressmen to have a short list of “rigid” ideals that they won’t bend on? What if a pro-choice candidate flip-flopped in mid-term and became prolife? Or if the mood of the country changed because of a terrorist attack, and a candidate who ran as a dove became a hawk overnight?

Wouldn’t Pulver be outraged that this official wasn’t being true to the values that got Pulver’s vote? Democrats’ guiding principles generally include being the party slow to go to war, the reason so many had to defend their vote on the Iraq war after the patriotic fervor subsided. In a similar way, a number of Republicans showed their true colors when they voted for the bailout—a backpedaling on their mantras about free markets and a flagrant homage to Wall Street. Both of these are examples of political expediency, and both were betrayals of their constituents. Pulver argues that Broun’s principles should only apply to Broun himself, but if that’s the case, how can any lawmaker govern on conscience?

Moral behavior in a congressman would necessarily include, first and foremost, being guided by principle to make good and often hard decisions on behalf of your constituents and the country in general. Pulver’s solution to this is that success in Washington D.C. requires “artists,” political animals who can test the wind and build coalitions with other political animals…

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city dope Athens News and Views No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Talking to participants in Safe Routes Athens—the Bike-Athens-inspired group that has encouraged and enabled school children to walk to school safely—it is hard not to wonder what’s wrong at the Clarke County School District.

While teachers and principals participated eagerly, district administrators were unsupportive of the efforts, passing up a likely early grant and eventually rejecting Safe Routes Athens’ involvement entirely. And Safe Routes Athens is not the first community group to complain that the school district is uncooperative.

Perhaps there is a clue in Board of Education President Charles Worthy’s view that a recent budget proposal to eliminate first-grade classroom assistants is “just not fair.” In fact, a lot of parents also want to keep the “parapros,” but Worthy didn’t say it wasn’t fair to the students: he said it wasn’t fair to the parapros. “I’m just trying to think

snake was impounded in late May, as was one rattlesnake. Yikes, right?

Well, Animal Control chief Patrick Rives says, “I don’t know much about that particular call, but I can tell you that out of the 88 snake impounds on record, 17 were venomous (either copperhead or timber rattler). In many of the snake service calls we respond to, the snake is either already gone or turns out to be something else (a shoestring in one case).” Good to know—that’ll do for perspective. [BE] Will Overend run?: Word on the street is that local attorney Bill Overend is considering a run for the Athens-Clarke County Commission District 7 seat that will be vacant when Commissioner Kathy Hoard retires at the end of her present term next year. Overend, you may remember, ran for Solicitor General (State Court prosecutor) in 2006 and lost by only 33 votes. District 7 could be hotly contested,

The mixed-use parking deck coming to downtown Athens. Can you spot the Georgia Theatre at lower left? about having people losing their jobs and their benefits when they didn’t make that much money to begin with,” he was quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald. And that may be true. But as long as the priority of the school district is to provide jobs (even, in the past, to relatives of board members or favored racial groups)—rather than to educate ACC’s students—and district employees know that, can the district then expect first-rate job performance? [John Huie] Feed Me, Athens: Nominations are open through June 30 for the new Athens Local Food Awards. Voting will run July 1–21, with winners announced July 25 at the Athens Farmers’ Market. The awards “acknowledge those who are working hard to grow local food, to educate others about (or with) local food, and to build community around local food.”

Learn more about the awards from PLACE, online at www.localplace.org. [Ben Emanuel] Snaky Time of Year: Here’s part of a recent message from ACC Animal Control, which has received “numerous calls” lately “from frightened residents concerned over seeing snakes in their yards.” And? “The vast majority of these are black rat snakes. They are completely harmless and Animal Control will not respond unless they are found within the living space of a residence, or they are injured.

We advise that they are wildlife and need to be left alone. They will move off on their own and will probably not be seen again.”

That’s a good and needed message this time of year, and one with which City Dope agrees.

Still, he couldn’t help but chuckle at its juxtaposition with the weekly Animal Control statistics in the same press release—one black rat

because it has a pretty high percentage of Republicans, though of course that doesn’t matter anymore in local elections. Why, in local elections these days, Republicans are just like everybody else. [Pete McCommons] At It again: Classic Center Director Paul Cramer is angling for a gigantic expansion to his facility, and he’s using the same fish tale this time that he did back when he was pushing for a hotel. Paul is a master at “the one that got away.” We’re losing the big conventions because the Classic Center doesn’t have enough space for them. Last time we were losing big conventions because the Classic Center didn’t have a hotel. Paul couldn’t get anybody to build one. Local hoteliers said the market wasn’t there. So, Paul announced that the Classic Center was building its own hotel, and suddenly the market got there in a hurry, and the Hilton Garden Inn went up across the street.

Now Cramer is looking to SPLOST to finance the Classic Center expansion, so that the big ones won’t get away. [PMc] Dixie Limited: Democratic gubernatorial candidates DuBose Porter, David Poythress and Thurbert Baker are hanging tough even though King Roy Barnes has bounced back into politics. The truth of the matter is that they’re all three good candidates, but they won’t be able to keep up with Roy. It’s like Flannery O’Connor, herself no slouch at writing, said in regard to William Faulkner’s effect on other writers: “Nobody wants his mule and wagon stalled on the same track the Dixie Limited is roaring down.” [PMc] John Huie, Ben Emanuel & Pete McCommons

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city pages Classic Center, New Hotel & Others Look to SPLOST It will have been six years since voters downtown hospitality industry. The plan comes approved SPLOST 2005’s projects, running to with a $32 million–$40 million price tag. nearly $120 million total and set to be comAn expansion at the Classic Center would pleted in the spring of 2011. SPLOST 2010 (by probably spark yet more hotel-building in the way, the name stands for Special Purpose Athens, Cramer said, although he said the Local-Option Sales Tax) may total $150 milClassic Center itself is no longer interested lion, program administrator Don Martin told in that business. It turns out, though, that board members of the Athens Downtown a new development team has bought the Development Authority (ADDA) last week. nearby lot at 412 Thomas St., at the corner The ADDA board was on the topic at of Hancock (where a high-rise condominium its June 9 meeting because Classic Center project has fizzled), and is planning to build a Director Paul Cramer had just shown them hotel there—but only once the Classic Center the expansion that his facility would like to has expanded. And although the development undertake soon—he hopes with SPLOST 2010 plans for each would lend themselves to profunds. The Classic Center seeks to double the viding for a physical connection between the size of its exhibit hall two, they are being (crossing Hancock The expansion would be built to developed as separate Avenue to the north) entities.

LEED green-building standards, to accommodate And will SPLOST lucrative trade shows fund the Classic he said—possibly incorporating Center expansion? that accompany some composting of food waste. conventions, create a As with any project dining area to fit the angling for SPLOST 1,500 people which its ballroom can hold, and money—from parks to bus stops and much, enclose its rear courtyard area into an atrium. much more—it will have to be vetted by a Conventions are growing, Cramer said, citizens’ committee and then placed on the and three of the Classic Center’s largest have SPLOST ballot, which must be approved wholealready had to move to Atlanta convention sale by voters next November. Dominating centers, where they’ll fit. (He expected 3,100 it, most likely, will be the critically needed Methodists at this week’s conference, and new county jail; a consultant’s report last said that group plans to grow over the next fall priced that facility at $70 million. At last couple of years too, straining capacity.) The week’s ADDA meeting, Mayor Heidi Davison did Classic Center lost the Georgia Green Industry not refrain from voicing her desire to explore Association, he said, after breaking its trade a lower price tag for the jail, and later in show into two separate parts. “When you the week she told Flagpole via email, “How split a trade show, it’s sort of like the kiss much of the overall [SPLOST] budget it will of death,” Cramer said. “They had to go to consume depends on whether we use multiple Atlanta in order to continue to grow.” The financing options rather than relying solely expansion would be built to LEED green-buildon one.” Davison said also, “The jail will be a ing standards, he said—possibly incorporating significant component of the SPLOST list, in composting of food waste. It would create my opinion.” about 200 jobs, Cramer argued: 15 at the Classic Center, and the rest in the surrounding Ben Emanuel ben@flagpole.com

Bikes on Sidewalks Are Now Illegal Here Bicycling on sidewalks is now illegal in Georgia, except (where local ordinance allows) for children 12 and under. According to Rebecca Serna, director of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, the passage of Senate Bill 196 clarified state law more than changed it, since GDOT’s interpretation had been that riding on sidewalks was already illegal, she says.

“There was no clarity” in state law, says transportation planner John Devine of the Northeast Georgia Regional Development Commission (who usually bicycles to work).

“The other side of that coin is: will the local government enforce that?”

In Athens-Clarke County, a local ordinance has allowed riding on sidewalks, except downtown. But that law is superseded by the new state law, and since ACC has not yet updated its ordinance, riding on sidewalks is now

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illegal in Athens, regardless of age.

“I feel much safer riding in traffic than I would on the sidewalk,” Devine says. And while some Athens bicyclists do ride on sidewalks, the perception of safety does not necessarily reflect reality, he said. Serna agrees.

“People tend to worry about what’s behind them,” she says, but city riders are actually “very unlikely” to get hit from behind.

“The intersections are where crashes occur,” Serna says. And rather than hug the curb, she suggests, riders should be “a little bit more assertive” and ride several feet into the traffic lane. “It makes you more visible.”

Serna says that according to GDOT statistics there are not a lot of bike accidents, but there’s a problem with pedestrian fatalities.

John Huie johnphuie@gmail.com

capitol impact The Drought Ends but Will Return The rains finally came this year, even if not on a biblical scale, and environmental officials in state government have declared that Georgia’s historic drought has officially “ended.”

“Our water supplies are flush,” observed Carol Couch, director of the state’s Environmental Protection Division.

For the short term, that is probably an accurate assessment. Rainfall has been near normal levels for several months in North Georgia, where the drought was most severe, and South Georgia has received heavier rainfall than it typically does. Those factors combined to give Georgia its second wettest spring in 115 years, according to state climatologist David Stooksbury.

Gov. Sonny Perdue’s attitude seemed to be that with water levels rising and the situation back to normal, Georgians would never have to worry about a drought again.

“We have become more educated about water conservation and have taken significant steps towards ensuring a long term solution,” Perdue said. “I believe Georgians will continue to use our water resources wisely under this new outdoor watering schedule.”

That would be a good thing if it actually happened, but it’s not likely because the state has now eased off on the water usage restrictions it imposed over the past two years to try to keep North Georgia from running out of the precious liquid.

The General Assembly could have passed legislation that would require builders to use more water-efficient plumbing fixtures in their new construction projects. Those bills were throttled by the real estate and development interests. Legislators could have passed a measure that would provide incentives for homeowners and businesses to switch their current plumbing fixtures to low-flow devices as they are replaced, but that didn’t happen either.

For a long time, the state has needed to develop a comprehensive water management plan that would anticipate future needs and spell out how they would be addressed.

Instead, lawmakers adopted a state water plan that contains a lot of policy statements but has no force of law. It’s essentially a plan to one day have a plan.

The one thing legislators did do on the water issue was pass a bill that prohibits local governments from placing more restrictions on usage unless they can first secure approval from the state—a law that encourages more consumption rather than less.

We also had the spectacle of Perdue going before the TV news cameras in the middle of the drought to tell Georgians they would be allowed to fill up their swimming pools again if they wished—never mind that North Georgia was in danger of drying up at the time.

“The hallmark of the Perdue administration is always the same: when confronted with any problem, first, deny it, then when denying won’t work any longer, claim that you are solving it,” House Minority Leader DuBose Porter wryly observed. “Then just forget all about it and wait until your term ends.”

Porter added: “Georgia is going to have another drought. Sonny Perdue is leaving us no more prepared for the next drought than he prepared us for the drought that has just mercifully ended.”

Over the past three years, our elected officials should have started implementing some serious measures that might help us survive future shortages of water. Unfortunately for us, they weren’t willing to do the job.

“Yeah, like the oceans are gonna dry up any time soon...”

“People say it takes water to make paper and all the things we use.

And that we could save water by recycling. Have these people ever SEEN the ocean? It’s huge!

We’re not running out of water anytime soon. We can just start drinking that. A little salt’s not gonna hurt anybody.”

YouGottaBeKidding.org

Tom Crawford Tom Crawford is the editor of Capitol Impact’s Georgia Report, an Internet news service at www.gareport.com that covers government and politics in Georgia.

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Athens seem to have a lot more in common with one another than they do with Georgia’s other mid-sized cities. One notable conclusion that came out of the Savannah study was a limit of new parking lots to six spaces.

Another was a height reward for building many smaller buildings rather than one larger one.

Savannah’s also got a more nuanced set of height regulations for its downtown, rather than the 100-foot one-size-fits-all here in Athens. There, tall buildings are only allowed in a few places, with more historically scaled zoning for most of the district.

The How Is the Key: When it comes to documents like these, there is a range of approaches, each with its own pitfalls. At one end of the spectrum is hiring a planning firm to come in and do a master plan for us; this is what the RFP would do. The benefit is that the firm would bring fresh eyes and new ideas to

What’s at Stake: Growth downtown has created a lot of new pressures which threaten to disturb the status quo. In the past few years, multiple high-rises To date, downtown Athens has largely taken care of itself, remaining a vibrant and other structures place for two or three decades running. How do we ensure its success in the future? have been built, both within the core of and along the periphery of downtown. issues that have bogged us down in town for Whether or not this pattern continues on the a while. The risk is that the professionals may other end of the recession is hard to say. This not take the time to learn the intricacies of growth isn’t necessarily good or bad, but it downtown Athens, and may give us a “cookiedoes mean big changes, and ones which aren’t cutter” set of solutions. well understood.

A more locally driven community input proLookofsky is certainly interested in starting cess (along the lines of CAPPA for the Prince the conversation on what downtown should Avenue corridor) may catch the finer details. be and is ready to hear what people have to The local angle has its own set of problems, say (feel free to email her at director@downthough, with so much room for tempers and townathensga.com). The ADDA is exploring passions to flare over minute issues at the putting out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a expense of the big picture. two-part planning process. First would come a It could be that a local firm picks up the broad “visioning process” which would answer project, allowing some level of a local angle in questions about what the community desires the planning approach. I don’t know exactly for downtown; the second part would be the where the middle path lies—I’ll explore it more technical “How we do get there?” some more in the next column in this space— There are several specific questions to but it’s something worth seeking. Otherwise, be answered, from parking to architecture a great deal of people’s time and/or money to businesses and housing. A big one is the could be wasted. physical boundary of downtown; various legal There’s not a lot of money to go around, definitions of downtown don’t line up with so starting a big, expensive planning process each other, or with visitors’ conceptions of may not be financially feasible at the moment, the district. Walkability is another big issue but we could identify and answer some of the Lookofsky would like to see explored. Still, big questions in the meantime in creative and when it comes to major changes in use or affordable ways. Talk is cheap; having discusdesign, such as a pedestrian mall on College sions doesn’t cost anything more than the Square, she falls in the “If it ain’t broke, don’t time it takes to announce them and to write fix it” camp. Downtown works because of a up the results. Translating this into a series of delicate balance, and a change like that one implementable actions is the catch, though. would certainly alter the dynamic.

In my next column, I’ll take a look at some Not too long ago, Savannah had a new existing patterns downtown and at how they master plan produced, and that may be an are already setting the stage for a more creexample worth looking toward as a taste of ative approach. what to expect from such a document, or for ideas to adapt to local use. Savannah and Kevan Williams athensrising@flagpole.com

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Downtown Athens is by most accounts a pretty successful place. With the exception of a short lull between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m., after the bars close but before the coffee shops open, downtown is a place that is always active.

The high number of diverse communities that occupy this small area is what makes Athens so much more successful than other cities of similar populations, which might have downtown areas that are physically larger. The way the University, local retail, commercial, residential, the music scene and out-of-town conventions meet produces many nuanced relationships.

Through sheer luck, the area has largely taken care of itself. Many cities have downtown master plans to guide their growth—a type of document which Athens currently lacks. Generally, master plans provide a vision for what a district could become and recommend a set of physical improvements and policies to achieve that vision. I met recently with Kathryn Lookofsky, director of the Athens Downtown Development Authority, and she says a downtown master plan could be on the way soon.

film notebook News of Athens’ Cinema Scene Sure Is Hot Here: Among the non-climate-related pleasures of my recent West Coast swing with Mrs. Film Notebook was a matinee of Up at San Francisco’s immortal Castro Theatre. The film, which has been more than adequately covered in every medium imaginable, is another near-perfect entertainment in an increasingly impressive series of virtuoso feature animations from Pixar, and makes beautifully integrated use of the “3D” process. But of course, the only reason we rationed out two hours of precious northern California time for a wide-release movie was to see the Castro itself, one of the few surviving “palaces” of the early-20th-century heyday of the Hollywood film industry. It’s a marvelously preserved wonder of the cinema world, but it’s not treated like a glass-encased museum exhibit: it’s still a well-used, comfortable fixture in a vibrant city neighborhood. Sometimes somebody just gets it right.

Back to This Side of the Continent: AthFest takes over our fair city next week, and there’s a healthy parcel of festival-related film events peppering the calendar at Ciné. The schedule (billed as “Rock Docs”) is very elaborate, with more happening than I can fully detail here, so I strongly suggest you visit www.athenscine.com or pick up the Flagpole AthFest supplement to get the full poop on everything, including prices, dates and showtimes. Below are a few highlights: Athens Music on the Screen: With the first of three screenings on Tuesday, June 23, the Orange Twin folks are presenting a compendium they’re calling “Elephant 6 Night at the Movies,” which will showcase rare and diverse footage related to the music and art collective that includes Neutral Milk Hotel, Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power, and a host of other great bands and artists from Athens and, um… beyond. The centerpiece of the program is the 26-minute short feature Major Organ and the Adding Machine, described by Orange Twin spokesperson Eric Harris as “a surrealist children’s movie for the whole family.” The film’s “contributors” include Jeff Mangum, Andrew Rieger, William Cullen Hart, Kevin Barnes and many, many others… Also first screening on June 23 will be Athens, GA: Inside/Out, Tony Gayton’s legendary 1987 documentary on the town’s then-burgeoning music scene, featuring

performances by R.E.M., The Bar-B-Q Killers and The B-52s, to name a very few.

Everything’s Coming Up Rosenbaum: Wednesday, June 24, the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society presents “A Celebration of Art Rosenbaum and the Art of Old-Time Music,” an evening of events honoring the renowned local musician, artist and folk music archivist and historian. There’s a reception at 6 p.m. with musical performances by Rosenbaum and others, and an exhibit of Rosenbaum’s posters from the past 25 years of the North Georgia Folk Festival. That’s followed by an 8 p.m. screening of Desperate Man Blues, Edward Gillian’s 2003 documentary about Joseph E. Bussard, Jr., the curator of what is generally acknowledged to be the greatest collection of 78 RPM records of American music (blues, jazz, country, etc.) in the world. Also on the program is a special short preview of Sing My Troubles, a new documentary about women carrying on folk music traditions in Georgia by Art’s son Neil Rosenbaum.

Macon’s Close Enough: Friday, June 26 brings a special screening of Please Call Home: The Big House Years, a 2008 documentary on the Allman Brothers’ time spent living in a communal mansion on Vineville Avenue in Macon, from 1970-73. The film was directed by the band’s tour manager and official archivist Kirk West, who will be in attendance along with other guests affiliated with the film for a pre-screening reception, as well as a Q&A afterwards.

More Rock Docs: Beginning Friday, June 19 is the highly anticipated Anvil! The Story of Anvil. Sacha Gervasi’s documentary on the highly influential yet spectacularly unsuccessful Canadian metal band has gotten dozens of smitten reviews and looks pretty irresistible… Opening Tuesday, June 23 is The Wrecking Crew, about the seminal, literally ubiquitous L.A. session group who played on hundreds of hit songs by artists as diverse as Frank Sinatra, Ike and Tina Turner and The Beach Boys. The film was directed by Denny Tedesco, the son of guitarist Tommy Tedesco. I can’t wait.

Dave Marr film@flagpole.com

North Georgia Folk Festival Poster Collection Beginning Wednesday, June 24 and continuing through and local traditional musicians/singers like W. Guy Bruce, Thursday July 2, Ciné will showcase the visual art of Mother Fleeta Mitchell and The Skillet Lickers string band.

Grammy award-winning artist and Athens transplant, Art Says Rosenbaum, “As a documenter of traditional folk music, Rosenbaum, as part of the AthFest film series Rock Docs.

I have met and recorded some of these musicians, and many Rosenbaum is Professor Emeritus of the University of are included on the Dust-to-Digital box set.” As part of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art and an avid fan of folk the exhibit, Ciné will also screen the Desperate Man Blues, music. Besides creating folk which netted Rosenbaum music-centric visual art, a Grammy for Best for 50 years Rosenbaum Documentary Recording. has traversed the country It tells the story of Joe making field recordings of Bussard, an eccentric colthe purest music America lector of vintage 78 rpm has to offer, at the places recordings of early blues from which that music and mountain music. originated. His recent DustFrom 6–8 p.m. on the to-Digital box set collecexhibit’s opening night, tion, Art of Field Recording Ciné will host a catered Volume I: Fifty Years reception and performance of Traditional American by musicians including Art Music Documented by Art Rosenbaum (who plays a Rosenbaum, designates mean banjo) and other him a worthy successor to special guests. Susan names as revered in the Staley—a mainstay in the music preservationist comfolk music community who “Sister Fleeta Mitchell and Rev. Willie Mae Eberhart” by Art Rosenbaum munity as Alan Lomax. is heavily involved in the The art exhibit at Ciné consists of posters Rosenbaum Athens Folk Music and Dance Society—is a friend and fan of has contributed to the North Georgia Folk Festival—an Rosenbaum’s work. “Many folk musicians learn songs from annual event that draws accomplished and respected folk recordings,” she says. “Art didn’t take that route; he went musicians and enthusiasts from around the country. The in search of encountering folk music at its source and found posters date from as far back as 1984 and depict musicians folk music everywhere from rural Indiana to New York City.” who have performed at the festival, including some artists The fruits of that search—in multi-media form—are on diswho have received national acclaim, such as Norman Blake play at Ciné. [John Seay]

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17 AGAIN (PG-13) The unimaginative casting and several giant, unnavigable plotholes hide a charming performance from the young lead. Efron may still be too lightweight for heavier fare, but he proves he’s more than Disney’s song-and-dance man. Alas, 17 Again has nothing new to offer the bodyswitching canon but Efron. Make your ticket-buying decisions accordingly.

ANGELS & DEMONS (PG-13) Angels & Demons, the Da Vinci Code predecessor turned cinematic sequel, offers the same lukewarm thrills as the 2006 blockbuster. Symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks with a better hairdo) is tasked by the Vatican with solving a mystery involving a dead pope, four kidnapped cardinals and the Illuminati. I’d rather have spent the afternoon plowing through Dan Brown’s compelling plotting and disposable prose than snoozing through its plodding movie twin.

ANVIL (NR) 2008. In the early 1980s, Anvil was scheduled to be the next big thing in metal. The “demigods of Canadian metal” influenced everyone from Metallica to Slayer. School chums Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner planned to rock forever, and they still do in the obscurity of tiny clubs and tiny audiences. Anvil! The Story of Anvil is no Spinal Tap mockumentary; this hilarious account of the band’s last-ditch revival is the reality of rock and roll.

ATHENS, GA: INSIDE/OUT (NR) 1987. Athens as musical mecca is catalogued in Tony Gayton’s documentary. The Classic City’s rock rep was founded on the success of R.E.M., whose live performances at the Lucy

Cobb Institue Chapel are included, and The B-52s. Included are performances and interviews with Pylon, Bar-B-Q Killers, Time Toy, Jim Herbert, Flat Duo Jets, Love Tractor, Kilkenny Cats, The Squalls, and more.

THE BROTHERS BLOOM (PG-13) See Movie Pick.

CHINATOWN (R) 1974. On a runof-the-mill adultery case, P.I. Jake Gittes (Oscar-nominee Nicholson) discovers a murder scheme that has something to do with water. With a classy cast including Oscar-nominee Faye Dunaway, John Huston and Diane Ladd, Chinatown remains not only the most revered film in Polanski’s worshipped oeuvre but Robert Towne’s most quotable script. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards.

DESPERATE MAN BLUES (NR) 2003. The Athens Folk Music & Dance Society presents a celebration of Grammy Award-winner Art Rosenbaum, a Professor Emeritus at UGA’s School of Art. Desperate Man Blues: Discovering the Roots of American Music documents the story of Joseph E. Bussard, Jr., the self-proclaimed king of record collectors. Included is a short preview for Sing My Troubles By, Neil Rosenbaum’s documentary on women and Georgia folk music.

Followed by a Q&A with Rosenbaum and filmmaker Lance Ledbetter on Wednesday (6/24).

DRAG ME TO HELL (PG-13) While trying to get a promotion, sweet loan officer Christine Brown (Allison Lohman) shames an old gypsy hag, Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver). After a rousing attack in a parking garage, Christine is cursed. The demon Lamia

will stop at nothing to torture her and carry her soul to hell for all eternity.

The most scary fun I’ve had at a horror film in a long time.

EASY VIRTUE (PG-13) A young Englishman, John Whittaker (Ben Barnes, Prince Caspian), brings his American wife, Larita (Jessica Biel), home to Jolly Olde England to meet the stuffy fam. I’ll give you three guesses as to who’s playing his parents. Wow, you got Colin Firth on the first try.

Don’t feel bad; Kristin Scott Thomas, who’s been nominated for two Best Supporting Actress awards for the role, was a little less obvious. Directed

by Stephan Elliott (The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert).

ELEPHANT 6 NIGHT AT THE MOVIES (NR) The short film Major Organ and the Adding Machine, the cinematic companion to the puzzling album of the same name by the unidentified titular supergroup, will be joined by vintage and never-beforeseen performance footage, music videos and “experimental cinema” from the Elephant 6 Recording Company.

Sounds trippy, man!

FANBOYS (PG-13) Four guys (Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel) and their gal pal (Kristen “Veronica Mars” Bell) travel across the country to steal a copy of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace from Skywalker Ranch.

However, their larceny is more grand than greedy as they plan to screen it for their dying friend. Kevin Smith and George Lucas have both contributed creatively to the final product. Fanboys should be fun for a game of spot the Star Wars alum.

FAST & FURIOUS (PG-13) The fourth model of the Fast & Furious

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Angels & Demons (PG-13) 12:45, 7:00 The Brothers Bloom (PG-13) 1:15, 4:05, 7:10, 9:45 Drag Me to Hell (PG-13) 3:50, 10:00 The Hangover (R) 1:30, 4:00, 7:05, 9:40 Imagine That (PG) 1:35, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 Land of the Lost (PG-13) 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:55 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG) 10:00 a.m. (Th. 6/18) My Life in Ruins (PG-13) 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:25, 10:00 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (PG) 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:55 Nim’s Island (PG) 10:00 a.m. (Th. 6/18) Star Trek (PG-13) 1:00, 4:15, 7:05, 9:50 The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (R) 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:35 Up (PG) 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00 Up (3D) (PG) 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40

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Anvil (NR) 10:30 (add’l time F. 6/19–Su. 6/21: 4:00) (add’l time F. 6/19 & Sa. 6/20: midnight) (no 10:30 show Su. 6/21 & Tu. 6/23) (starts F. 6/19) Athens, GA: Inside/Out (NR) 8:00 (Tu. 6/23) Chinatown (R) 8:30 (ends Th. 6/18) Desperate Man Blues (NR) 8:00 (W. 6/24) Easy Virtue (PG-13) 6:15, 8:15, 10:15 (add’l time F. 6/19–Su. 6/21: 4:15) (no 10:15 show Su. 6/21) (starts F. 6/19) Elephant 6 Night at the Movies (NR) 10:00 (Tu. 6/23) Goodbye Solo (R) 6:15 (ends Th. 6/18) RIP! A Remix Manifesto (NR) 4:00, 7:00 (Sa. 6/20 & Su. 6/21) Sugar (R) 7:00, 9:30 (ends Th. 6/18) The Wrecking Crew (NR) 6:00, 8:00 (no 6:00 show Tu. 6/23 & W. 6/24) (starts F. 6/19)

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franchise knows exactly what it is and doesn’t try to be anything else. It is graphic vehicular pornography with the ultra-softcore sexuality of a bikini-filled car mag. No one should mistake this article-less edition of F&F for a work of cinematic art; it’s upfront and honest about its lowbrow ambitions.

GOODBYE SOLO (R) Goodbye Solo bears few of the standard hallmarks usually trotted out in films set in the South: there is not a trace of “redneck” culture, little evidence of racism, and almost no country music on the soundtrack. The film opens with William (Red West) in the back of a taxicab, trying to hire the driver for a one-way trip to a mountain landmark called Blowing Rock later that week. The driver, Solo (Souléymane Sy Savané), a gregarious and sensitive Senegalese immigrant, immediately voices his concern that William intends to commit suicide by jumping off the mountain, but William doesn’t respond. As the two men fall into a tense and unlikely friendship, Solo’s dogged attempts to discern what is troubling William, and William’s sometimes ferocious resistance to Solo’s attempts to help him, form the dramatic heart of the story.

THE HANGOVER (R) The summer’s most relentlessly funny comedy may have arrived. When three buddies— married schoolteacher Phil (Bradley Cooper), emasculated dentist Stu (Ed Helms) and strange Alan (Zack Galifianakis)—take their pal, Doug (Justin Bartha), to Las Vegas for his bachelor party, all hell breaks loose.

Too bad none of these guys can remember one moment of it. Peppered with familiar funny faces, The Hangover is a perfect comedic convergence that’s funnier than it deserves to be.

IMAGINE THAT (PG) On the scale of Eddie Murphy’s recent movies, his latest, Imagine That, ranks somewhat higher than last summer’s Meet Dave or the flabby Norbit. Still, the fam-com does no favors to the comedic legacy of the former Axel Foley.

LAND OF THE LOST (PG-13) The comical, quirky Land of the Lost proves one thing. Big screen, bigger budget updates of the cult universes conceived by brothers Sid and Marty Krofft (“H.R. Pufnstuf”) are best left as cheesy, campy and bizarre as the grown-up fans, all hopped up on nostalgia, remember them.

MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA (PG) The animal antics are cute, and the PG jokes are harmless.

MY LIFE IN RUINS (PG-13) This super-size sitcom stars a dazzling Nia Vardalos, who blew the mega-success of My Big Fat Greek Wedding on a failed television show, as Georgia, a tour guide looking for love among the ruins of ancient Greece. Mired in plot devices most hackneyed and jokes most stale (example: Poupi’s nephew is named Doudi), this gorgeous travelogue certainly knows its audience, all hyped up on Greek dreams fueled by multiple viewings of Mamma Mia! The tacky romcom held its small throng of older viewers in enchanted thrall.

Anyone immune to its Siren song will see its naturally craggy, un-humorous visage and steer far, far away to safer, funnier waters.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN (PG) Spending a second Night at the Museum with former security guard

Larry Daily (Ben Stiller) and the cometo-life exhibits isn’t the creatively bankrupt, money-grubbing experience you’d expect, largely thanks to talented new guests Amy Adams, Hank Azaria and Bill Hader (“SNL” and Superbad), a trio that breathes hilarious life into Amelia Earhart, Kahmunrah and General George Armstrong Custer. Everything about NatM:BotS improves on the lifeless original, especially the thankful lack of monkey antics of which there are a mere toned down few.

NIM’S ISLAND (PG) Nim’s Island is a serviceable family friendly adventure film. Imaginative Nim (Abigail Breslin) lives on an isolated island in the South Pacific with her dad (Gerard Butler) and concocts adventures mirroring those of her favorite fictional hero, the world’s greatest adventurer Alex Rover.

PAUL BLART: MALL COP (PG) Paul Blart: Mall Cop delivers mild, unobjectionable humor. The movie is as likable and funny (more the former than the latter) as its star.

PERSEPOLIS (PG-13) 2007. Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud’s animated film recounts recent Iranian history through the limited but expanding scope of a young Iranian girl.

Persepolis depicts Iran with honest, sad resignation at what has transpired in a once proud nation.

THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) An unlikable career woman, Margaret Tate (Bullock), is about to be deported to her native Canada. Her quick fix requires her put-upon assistant, Andrew (Reynolds, whom I can’t help but like), to marry her. Naturally, a trip to meet his family—Mary Steenburgen, “Coach” Craig T. Nelson and Betty White as the loopy grandma—in Alaska is the next step.

RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN (PG) I loved Escape to Witch Mountain and its sequel, Return from Witch Mountain, when I was a kid. Watching Disney’s franchise reboot didn’t exactly conjure up wispy nostalgia like I’d hoped. The filmmakers were kidding themselves if they thought they could replace the 1975 cast. Plus, the super-generic third act—a firefight and eventual aerial escape from a secret government-run laboratory—was so excruciatingly boring that I was more engaged in my struggle with a fierce catnap.

RIP! A REMIX MANIFESTO (NR) Web activist and filmmaker Brett Gaylor tackles the music industry’s predominant issue of the ever-more digital age.

Focusing on Girl Talk, a musician topping the charts through creative sampling, Creative Commons founder Lawrence Lessig, Brazil’s Minister of Culture Gilberto Gil and pop culture critic Cory Doctorow, RIP is participatory as well. Gaylor shared his raw footage, integrating various remixes into the controversial whole.

STAR TREK (PG-13) Director J.J. Abrams brings Gene Roddenberry’s idyllic, stodgy creation to warp speed.

Abrams and writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman revive the franchise with a breezy, action-packed matinee abandon never before seen in this often sober universe. .

STATE OF PLAY (PG-13) State of Play may not be the best film of the year, but it is a well-made political thriller starring actual actors, some of whom own Oscars. Newspaper reporter Cal McAffrey (Russell Crowe) is a dinosaur on the verge of extinction. But

when a sex scandal rocks the political/ personal boat of his college roommate, Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck), Cal gets another shot at glory.

With the help of his paper’s political blogger, Della Frye (Rachel McAdams), Cal uncovers a deeper conspiracy, one full of twists and turns too juicy to spoil here.

SUGAR (R) 2008. Miguel “Sugar” Santos (newcomer Algenis Perez Soto) is a Dominican baseball star who dreams of playing in the big leagues.

While training at a baseball academy, the 19-year-old is finally recruited to play in the minor leagues here in the States. The reality of the life of a professional athlete differs greatly from Sugar’s dreams.

SUNSHINE CLEANING (R) Maid Rose Lorkowski (Amy Adams) needs some quick cash so she can send her unique son, Oscar (the expectedly cute Jason Spevack), to private school, where all his authority-related issues will magically disappear. But the house of cards comes fluttering down in unsurprising fashion after Nora fulfills her role as familial destroyer. Yet nothing fulfills its role more than Sunshine Cleaning. It contains every marking of an indie dramedy.

THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1 2 3 (R) A schlubby MTA employee, Walter Garber (Denzel Washington), becomes embroiled in New York City’s News Story of the Day when a mysterious hijacker (John Travolta) attempts to ransom a subway car for $10 million. Academy Award-winner Brian Helgeland adapts John Godey’s novel into a crackerjack modern crime thriller that’s real but not too real so as to really spook anyone.

TERMINATOR SALVATION (PG-13) The ultra-grim fourth installment of the time-bending franchise makes minor improvements on the frivolous third film. The long-awaited battles between humanity and the endoskeleton army grow tedious in chunks larger than T2’s tantalizing bits. As unkillable as the Terminators are, it might be time to unplug a franchise that’s two movies and a failed TV show past its T2 prime.

UP (PG) Seventy-eight-year-old Carl Fredricksen (v. Edward Asner) and his late wife, Ellie, always dreamed of traveling to South America. With its odd old protagonist, Up is bound to be the year’s most unconventional blockbuster. Every minute of the film, co-directed by Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc.) and Peterson, bursts with creativity and ingenuity.

WHATEVER WORKS (PG-13) “Curb Your Enthusiasm”’s Larry David stands in for the Woodster as he woos Marilyn Manson’s girlfriend, Evan Rachel Wood. After the Oscar-nominated Match Point and the Oscar-winning Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Allen’s hot again. Hopefully, Whatever Works leans more toward those films than the recent Cassandra’s Dream and Scoop.

THE WRECKING CREW (NR) 2008.

Director Denny Tedesco chronicles his legendary father Tommy Tedesco’s musical history as part of “The Wrecking Crew.” Along with Hal Blaine, Carol Kaye, Al Casey, Earl Palmer and Plas Johnson, Tedesco and other session musicians played on hundreds of hits by The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Frank Sinatra, Ike and Tina Turner, and the list goes on. Followed by a Q&A with the director Friday (6/19) and Saturday (6/20).

YEAR ONE (PG-13) A couple of lazy hunters, Zed (Jack Black) and Oh (Michael Cera), are banished and embark on an epic adventure that brings them into contact with numerous figures, ancient and biblical. Uberproducer Judd Apatow produces this comedy written and directed by Harold Ramis (Caddyshack).

Drew Wheeler

movie pick A Con Worth Falling For THE BROTHERS BLOOM (PG-13) Anyone with a distaste for Wes Anderson films should steer clear of the second film from Rian Johnson, the writer-director of the extraordinary (but polarizing) Brick. The Blooms suffer from less torment than the Tenenbaums, have more fun than the Whitman brothers, and learn far fewer substantial lessons than Max Fischer.

Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody Depending on personal taste, The Brothers Bloom either flourishes or wilts from its quirky, eccentric preciousness.

This screwball farce begins when the Blooms, elder Stephen (Mark Ruffalo) and younger Bloom (Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody), were pre-teens being shuffled from foster home to foster home. Along the way, they learned the confidence game, which they

perfected under the tutelage of the Faginesque Diamond Dog (Maximilian Schell).

At 35, Bloom, who has never lived a life not written by his master manipulator and con architect brother, wants out. Before Stephen, perpetually seeking the perfect con will let him quit, he plans one final scheme targeting lonely, rich beauty Penelope Stamp (Academy Award-winner Rachel Weisz), collector of hobbies and yellow Lamborghinis. Soon the Blooms, their explosive henchwoman Bang Bang (Academy Award-nominee Rinki Kikuchi, Babel) and Penelope are on a steamer bound for the Continent.

In Europe, the Bloom gang seamlessly moves from con to con until not even they are sure what is scheme and what is screw-up.

Foreseeing how the story will end is impossible through the layers of conning and scheming. Yet Johnson never loses his grip on a slippery tale that could easily have gotten away. Anyone who saw Brick knows the filmmaker covets artifice. Outside of the location shooting, everything from the 2000-Roaring ‘20s setting to the costumes to the performances and direction is affectation.

Such willfully conceit-filled filmmaking often leads to a smug, unlikable film. The Brothers Bloom is anything but.

Drew Wheeler

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While the ball has started to roll downhill toward Athens’ de facto kickoff of summer (i.e., AthFest), there’s lots going on before that weekend. So, wipe your eyes and pay attention. This week’s lesson begins below…

A night of indie pop with

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with special guests HEYPENNY Tickets $5

THURSDAY, JUNE 18

YONRICO SCOTT BAND & GEOFF ACHISON ACHO/RICO FUNK SOUL EXPERIMENT CD Release Party

Tickets $8 adv. • $10 at the door

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 A very special acoustic performance with

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with special guest KATE MORRISSEY Tickets $8 adv. • $10 at the door

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

A night of country music with

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with special guests DANIEL MACK & THE PICKN’ COOP

Tickets $5 adv. • $7 at the door

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

LEADING EDGE with ASHUTTO MIRRA Tickets $5 adv.

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National Songwriter in the Round featuring BILL MALLONEE (of Vigilantes of Love),

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JEDD HUGHES,

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Hail, Hail, Rock and Roll: Looking for something less brutal than Music Hates You but with more swagger and speed than Pride Parade? Well, then, honcho, get outta the easy chair and catch The Thunderbold Five. The band still holds a tenuous tie to Athens, even if it’s merely in the form of shared history, and they’ll play the Caledonia Lounge on Friday, June 19. The members have recently recorded some songs over at Pigpen Studios for an upcoming album that might see the light of day by summer’s end. Also on the bill is the rock-solid Thunderchief, a band that really should be more well-known by now, along with Blackwings and T5. Check out the endorsed acts above by clicking over to www.myspace. com/thethunderboltfive and www.myspace. com/thunderchizzle.

tastes of the members, “You can probably guess what it sounds like: Depeche Mode/ The Smiths with I Am the World Trade Centeresque production.” Sounds just fine to me.

Try It On: The Wednesday night open mic session at Fat Daddy’s is going strong and seems a fine opportunity for anyone that is itching to just get up and play. Although the sessions begin at 9 p.m., you must show up earlier to sign up. The bar is located at 4030 Lexington Rd., and you can drop any questions you have to FatDaddysRocks@yahoo.com or call (706) 850-0146 Monday–Wednesday, 2–6 p.m.

Start Your Bidding: Savannah-based Gretsch Guitars, through its Gretsch Foundation, has once again shown its support for AthFest and the AthFest AfterSchool program by donating a hollow-body Brian Setzer model Gretsch Nashville guitar for auction. The guitar, manufactured in 2000 and since held by the Gretsch Foundation collection, was signed by all members of Widespread Panic.

The 125-year-old company lists the current price of this guitar at around $4,100, so don’t expect to get away very cheaply with this one.

The auction will be held via eBay June 20–30.

For more information, please drop a line to Jeff Montgomery at auction@athfest.com.

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Give a Hoot: Local musician/artist/label owner/promoter/doorman Ryan Lewis (Kindercore Records) has gotten the festival bug again and has scheduled a three-day blowout for mid-September. Lewis has previously promoted multiday events, the most recent of which occurred in 2002 and resulted in the now-semi-famous quote, “No fire in the 40 Watt, motherfucker!”

But, I digress. Up his sleeve now, and slated to occur Sept. 17–19, the event is unofficially being billed as the Kindercore/ Owl Hootenanny, the second part owing to the newly formed local scooter company, Owl. Sunny Ortiz of Widespread Panic presents the signed guitar along with members The opening night hapof the AthFest board and Grestch family. pens at the Caledonia Lounge, and the second Many thanks to Gretsch and Widespread Panic two will take place at the Georgia Theatre. for being so generous to our town.

There’s also an afternoon cookout, scooter rally and show Saturday, Sept. 19 at Top Dog Another Success Story: Goofy Atlanta-ish band Scooters on Baxter Street. Bands slated to Attractive Eighties Women, that has done perform are Still Flyin’, Maserati, Ruby Isle, enough time here in town that y’all should Grape Soda, Venice Is Sinking, The Young be familiar with the name, is the second Sinclairs, Allison Weiss, Pegasuses-XL local success story in two weeks in regard and The Matt Kurz One. The newly formed, to utilizing Kickstarter.com to help fund a 15-plus member “afro beat” (or, perhaps, new recording project. The first was singer“cracker beat” as there’s not a single African songwriter Allison Weiss. The band’s goal was in the lineup) band The Yes of Course will $1,000 and, as of this writing, the band had perform, too, and is highly anticipated, at cleared that easily. I’m starting to like this least by me. Two notable reunions will occur model more and more. Its seamless operation in the form of The Agenda and Masters of and browsing makes it very easy to see what the Hemisphere. All details regarding ticket you’re getting into when helping a project. prices, etc. are forthcoming. The lineup, howSeveral projects have not made their goals, ever, is jam-packed, so don’t bother asking if though, which simply proves you still have to your train-hopping band can jump on the bill. be offering something of value, or perceived Many kudos to Lewis and crew for making this value, to potential donors. It’s not a funding happen. Please visit www.kindercore.com for free-for-all. Although Kickstarter is still in its potential additional information. beta (i.e., testing) phase and not wide open to everyone yet, it would still behoove you Almost Related to the Above: Dan Geller to take a look at the site and see if it would (Kindercore Records, Ruby Isle), along with potentially be something to use. You can also Brian Smith and Benji Barton (Boulevard) congratulate the boys in AEW over at www. will debut their new project, The Gold Party, myspace.com/attractiveeightieswomen. during AthFest. The band will play the newly refurbished Go Bar on Friday, June 26 at 9 Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com p.m. Geller says, referencing the anglophilic

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AthFest Is Coming!

Volunteers, Organizers and Artists Make Final Preparations

Andy Payne

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ith just a week left to go before AthFest, the town is getting ready, the organizers are sweating a little bit more, bands are hammering through some final rehearsals, and artists are putting the finishing touches on their wares. This year marks the 13th for the annual festival that celebrates local music, art and culture, and as is AthFest’s tradition, it’s a constantly evolving beast, changing from year to year.

“Everything seems to be going very well,” says Jared Bailey, the festival’s director. “With the changes in our economy, we were expecting it to be a tough year. We’ve tightened our belts some, but we feel that there’s going to be as big a turnout as ever.”

The four-day celebration kicks off Thursday, June 25 and runs through Sunday, June 28.

More than 160 musical acts fill the clubs and the two outdoor stages, located on West Washington Street between Pulaski and Hull streets. Outdoor music stages are free and open to all, and the headliners this year include acts like The Black Lips and Patterson Hood. One new event will be an outdoor film screening. Following Friday’s Black Lips headlining set, AthFest will project the local documentary Darius Goes West on the main stage.

Coordinating all the new developments in AthFest and keeping things running takes a lot of manpower, and this year Sandi Brimble, the volunteer coordinator, expects to have more than 150 people offering up their time and energy to ensure a smooth festival.

“It’s a lot of fun, and I really enjoy helping the festival,” says Brimble, who has worked with AthFest for four years. “It’s great fun to be part of the festival and to know that if you weren’t volunteering then the festival wouldn’t go on.” This year also sees the debut of a new stage manager with Pete Norris, who has worked with AthFest as a “stage-hand-slashcarpenter-slash-all-around-good-guy,” says Bailey. Norris has experience with events like BreastFest and BikeAthens’ Tour de Sprawl.

As the Athens music scene shifts from year to year, a number of new spots will serve as participating venues. Ciné plays host to live bands like Casper & the Cookies and The Agenda, a turn-of-the-21st-century Athens act getting together for a reunion show. The northeastern corner of downtown is more active than ever before, with the new seafood restaurant Square One Fish Company opening its patio to live music (Saturday, June 27 will feature some Savannah musicians, including Perpetual Groove’s Brock Butler) while The Green Room (512 N. Thomas St.), a new production studio/performance space will act as one of only three late-night venues open to all-ages crowds.

And the downtown stalwart venue Tasty World has been going through some changes recently, too. Tasty World owner Murphy Wolford says that the club, closed recently

for renovations, will be proud to show off its new sound system and stage. Once a two-level club, the downstairs space is becoming a new bar called Magnolia’s, while Tasty World will now live exclusively with its lofted view of downtown (see p. 15 for more on Tasty World renovation).

And though AthFest has continuously grown, Bailey says he still sees room for evolution. “It’s been nice to see it grow fairly steadily. I feel like we’re open to new things,” he says. “I would like us to do more film events. We have TeenScreen, where teen filmmakers put together a project, and we’re projecting Darius Goes West outside. But in the future, I’d love to do more things like that.”

Though outdoor events are free and open to all, admission to most venues will require a cover charge. However, grab an AthFest wristband and you’ll have unlimited access to all participating venues. Wristbands cost $15 in advance, $20 during AthFest. Wristbands will be available for purchase at a variety of locations around Athens during the festival and are currently available for order online at www.AthFest.com.

The Flagpole Athens Music Awards Show, recognizing our readers’ choice for the best in local music, kicks off AthFest again this year. The ceremony will take place inside the historic Morton Theatre on Thursday, June 25 starting at 8 p.m. There will be special guest presenters and bands as eclectic as the award categories, including Lazer/Wülf, Deaf Judges, Casper and the Cookies, an acoustic performance by Dead Confederate and many more.

Check p. 16 for all confirmed performers.

For a full rundown of the wealth of events next week, including an electronic music festival, an expanded KidsFest daytime event and visual artist listings, pick up a Flagpole next week for the full program guide plus features on headlining artists and show recommendations. The festival is still looking for volunteers to help staff events and certain booths. “Generally we just ask that someone is available for a three-to-four hour shift,” says Brimble. “We have a lot of people who like to volunteer in a couple of different areas. It’s completely up to the individual. We have some people who turn up on Friday and don’t leave until the end!” If interested, visit www.athfest.com for details and contact information.

Savannah’s

Chris Hassiotis

WHAT: AthFest Music and Arts Festival WHERE: Downtown Athens WHEN: June 25–28 HOW MUCH: FREE! (outdoor stages), $15 (advance wristband), $20 (day of show, wristband)

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SIR RICHARD BISHOP The Freak of Araby Drag City Though known for his stylistic vagabondism, this Sun City Girls guitar ace steps up this time with a focus rooted deep in the sands of the Middle East. Inspired by Egyptian guitarist Omar Khorshid, as well as Bishop’s own Lebanese heritage, The Freak of Araby features old Arabic songs alongside original compositions.

The album’s sensual, extraordinary string work channels traditions with a rich history of plumbing the full depths of the pure guitar. Though the arrangements are kept clean, the fabric is anything but stark. When a lone, unaccompanied guitar can conjure entire landscapes (“Taqasim for Omar”), an infinite inner world is possible. The lonely majesty of top pick “Solenzara” reverberates through the dusty hills while the sonorous, journeying trot of “Kaddak el Mayass” captivates.

Rather than the vehicle for canned intimacy to which we’re accustomed, an acoustic guitar here is a tool of expressional expansiveness. Its movements tantalize, slither and speak in the kind of complex language that reveals how primitive Western guitar technique really is. Bishop’s mastery is impelled by a swooning purity that refuses to stoop to worldbeat’s lowest common denominator and The Freak of Araby is a transporting, transfixing offering of heady exotica.

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DIRTY PROJECTORS Bitte Orca Domino These days, when people refer to the nebulous and poorly designated body of music called “indie rock,” they are probably referring to bands like Dirty Projectors. The brains behind the outfit, Dave Longstreth, apparently aspires after ‘90s-era Bob Pollard in terms of sheer work output: Dirty Projectors have released at least seven albums since 2003, and Longstreth been associated with probably a dozen more.

On Dirty Projectors’ most recent offering, Bitte Orca, Longstreth maintains his reputation as a musical wunderkind. A former Yale student with a keen sense of instrumentation, he expertly intertwines complex melodies performed on nontraditional rock instruments with vocals that are

straightforward and sweeping in their scope. Many of the songs on Bitte Orca remind me of something Athens’ own Macha would have done, except Dirty Projectors stick closer to verse-chorus formats. The songs themselves fit somewhere in the modern canon along with those from bands like Midlake, Animal Collective and Beirut.

Perhaps the biggest compliment one could bestow upon a band like Dirty Projectors is that it’s able to push the musical envelope while remaining accessible. To be sure, Dirty Projectors perform experimental pop music.

However, the band breaks the arcane mold. Its songs are listenable; and songs like “Fluorescent Half Dome” and “Cannibal Resource” are sublime.

While new albums rarely sway this reviewer’s jaded ear, Dirty Projectors’ Bitte Orca is truly grand.

John Seay The Dirty Projectors will play The EARL in Atlanta on July 17.

BOWERBIRDS Upper Air Dead Oceans Yes, they obviously share both alliteration and animal imagery in their chosen monikers, and the songs feature similarly rich vocal harmonies drifting within mellifluous acoustic instrumentation. There are worse things than discovering the writer assigned to review your record spent the first sentence finding commonalities between your honey-dipped folk band and Fleet Foxes, no? The sparse salve of Upper Air places Bowerbirds in the recommended-if-you-like list that stretches south from the aforementioned Foxes into gothic-folk fields plowed by the likes of Hope for Agoldensummer and Avett Brothers.

Selective breezes provide relief from humidity that lingers into late evening as the North Carolina-based quartet’s whispering ramshackle radiates from speakers balanced on the window ledge. Cup your hands to effortlessly swipe fireflies in flight, then lie in the neglected tall grass of the backyard. This is the soundtrack to staring out beyond your sweaty brow and the birdbaths, power lines and satellites—encouraging thoughts to drift in nostalgic directions.

“Give me all that I want from this giant world/ But you can’t seem to not tally it up/ So we’ll know the score,” laments Phil Moore on “Silver Clouds” over the deliberate strum of a six-string and sparse banjo pluck before surrendering to a raucous outro that sounds like the once promising, presently dysfunctional relationship politely disintegrating. The plinking piano, cymbal washes and swooning declaration that, “All I want is your eyes/ In the morning as we wake/ For a short while,” make the chords to “Northern Lights” the ones you practice, and it the song you sing at her bedroom window this summer, Romeo.

David Eduardo

CASIOTONE FOR THE PAINFULLY ALONE Vs. Children Tomlab Being unable to share my affinity for Etiquette by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone qualifies as my great regret of 2006. Owen Ashworth’s bedroom-produced beats, supporting slurred narratives offering keen observations from the underbelly, made for one of the better albums of that year.

They’re sometimes plodding (“Don’t They Have Payphones Wherever You Were Last Night”), often danceable (“Nashville Parthenon”) and always delivered from a perspective that leaves listeners feeling like shadowy, fly-onthe-wall voyeurs.

Vs. Children follows the same recipe—more plinking pianos, staccato rhythms and those vivid stories washed in rainy, uh, painful reality.

You’ll want to time your windshield wipers to the beat of verbosely titled “Tom Justice, The Choir Boy Robber, Apprehended at Ace Hardware in Libertyville, IL” during the next latenight downpour when you find yourself behind the wheel. The track that follows, “Optimist Vs. the Silent Alarm (When the Saints Go Marching In),” is as lively as Ashworth allows, and it’s a root-for-the-robbers ramble that’s equal parts pulp fiction and Preservation Hall.

Of all the criminals and flawed folks profiled, it’s the getaway driver in “Northfield, MN” and her unfortunate fate shared over trademark cheap synth solos coupled with cold, constant “ooohs” of femme backing vocals, that most impressively resonates. In three minutes, empathy for the antagonist is achieved. Too many novelists and script writers spend more time developing characters less effectively.

David Eduardo

GRIZZLY BEAR Veckatimest Warp Ever since that shitty 128 Kbps leak of Veckatimest appeared in MediaFire accounts and torrent trackers everywhere, three months early, the blog cognoscenti have PayPal-ed in their two cents on the faunally indie with > and < key presses. Here’s my early vote: Grizzly Bear’s Veckatimest > Animal Collective’s Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Thought architecturally, if Yellow House was the blueprint for a Cape

Cod colonial-revival bungalow (which, it was, as recorded at Ed Droste’s childhood home), Veckatimest is an island (which it is, an isle in Massachusetts) leveling a grand estate with forests and fauns and sprites and jet skis. This is to say, where Yellow House was sometimes claustrophobic and a little weatherworn, Veckatimest is labyrinthine but lonely, utilizing negative space in languorous understatement. And while Grizzly Bear dips all of its instruments and vocals in reverb, the effect mostly fortifies their ghost-infected house of sand and fog. Untrendy and sophisticated, Veckatimest’s nostalgic ragtimey folk houses the phantoms of prog, Americana and ‘60s psychedelia.

If Nick Drake rearranged The Incredible String Band to sound more like late-era Talk Talk while making songs to waltz to… then you know what I’m getting at. In the end, Johnny Greenwood’s favorite band just put in its bid for “album of the year,” and it may just get more press than that other animal collective. True, Grizzly Bear’s latest is self-assured, smart and mature.

Christopher Joshua Benton

TORTOISE Beacons of Ancestorship Thrill Jockey In my younger and more pretentious years, I went through a post-rock phase where I exclusively listened to instrumental music with intricate rhythms and chord progressions, as played by bands like Slint, Gastr del Sol and Mogwai. At the center of the post-rock phenomenon was a band from Chicago named Tortoise. While these days, bands like Tortoise almost exclusively only receive playtime on my iPod while I’m studying, I remain impressed by the sheer musicianship of these groups.

Tortoise in particular has mastered the genre, and it does the band a disservice to imply its songs are only good for drowning out ambient noise.

Tortoise’s music is occasionally toetapping and never overly complex.

Think Krautrock with more drive to it.

Throughout its near 20-year career, Tortoise has been remarkably consistent with its albums. While some records delve more into electronica or jazz than others, Tortoise has a sound that is immediately recognizable and which has been widely imitated (you can draw a straight line from Tortoise to bands like Explosions in the Sky).

Tortoise’s new album, Beacons of Ancestorship is as trance-inducing as other previous Tortoise offerings, falling somewhere below what many consider to be the band’s high-water mark, 1996’s Millions Now Living Will Never Die. While the band’s shtick wears a little thin, and the music does resemble elevator music for the musically intelligent, the album is an impressive collection of upbeat instrumental masterpieces that are as melodic and impressive as always. Happy studying.

John Seay

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ou’ve probably seen the billowing saw dust and boarded up windows at the corner of Broad and Jackson streets.

Employees and contractors have been working 16 hours a day, seven days a week for the past three weeks on renovations.

So, what’s in the works at Tasty World?

When the space next opens its doors (which, at the very latest, will be in time for AthFest), the downstairs room will be transformed into an elegant bar known as Magnolia’s. The first thing you’ll notice is the extended, open patio space accentuated by finely crafted metalwork. Inside you’ll find all-new furniture, handmade by the staff, plus a sleek brick bar topped with granite. There will still be a stage area in the usual spot, but this too has been gussied up, extended and customized to fit a player grand piano whose jazzy melodies will welcome a happy hour crowd starting at 1 p.m. Later in the night, the tempo will likely pick up with rock tunes being pumped in for a lively 21-and-over crowd.

“It’s a mix between a Southern porch and a Tuscan garden,” says Paul DeGeorge, the visionary behind this new project and owner of Pauley’s Crepes and the Loft Dance Lounge. Since November of last year, he has been brainstorming with Tasty World owner Murphy Wolford about how to make the most of his two-story space. Since moving all live music upstairs and opening up the downstairs area as a bar last year, DeGeorge says the downstairs room “didn’t have much of an identity,” whereas Magnolia’s is a much more focused effort. Still, DeGeorge hopes to keep the appeal broad. “I like to create environments where everyone feels welcome,” says DeGeorge. “And that was my goal from the beginning,” Wolford agrees.

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As for the upstairs space, it is getting a much-needed makeover as well, although it will remain a concert venue. “Any sound man will tell you that this room is acoustically much better [than downstairs],” says Wolford.

The stage has been extended and raised substantially, and new lighting has been put in as well. There should also be noticeably less sound bleeding between the two distinct bars now that additional insulation has been installed.

“It’s probably cut the noise travel out by 30 or 40 percent,” says Wolford. “Like when The Whigs played here a couple weeks ago, they played very loudly and it sounded like a muffled stereo far, far away downstairs.”

The new and improved rock club will be known as Tasty World Uptown, an homage to the 40 Watt Uptown which used to be down the street.

“I am trying to recapture the essence of this area as uptown,” says Wolford. “We always said when we were kids that we were ‘going uptown’; we didn’t say we’re ‘going downtown.’”

In addition to the aesthetic changes, Wolford is enthusiastic about how his new business partnership will shape the inner workings of the bar as well.

“Just in the business model I think there’s going to be a great improvement with [DeGeorge] bringing in his organizational capabilities. And [new general manager David Hanson] gets five-star reviews from everybody for his people skills as far as handling staff. “ As of press time, the first show booked for Tasty World Uptown is Richard Sherfey and All God’s Children on Saturday, June 20, with Magnolia’s to open soon after.

Michelle Gilzenrat

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FINALISTS!

2009

The Musicians/Bands that received the most votes in each category are listed below. The winners will be announced at the show.

ATHENS

PUNK/HARDCORE

MUSIC

ELECTRONIC/DJ DJ Triz Immuzikation SeaDub

AWARDS

JAZZ Carl Lindberg Half Dozen Brass Band Kenosha Kid

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 At The Morton Theatre 8:00pm • doors 7:30pm

WORLD Bob Hay and the Jolly Beggars DubConscious One L

FEATURING

CREEPY

JAM/FUNK

BETSY & LEFTY

Randall Bramblett The HEAP Widespread Panic

DEAD CONFEDER

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(UNPLUGGED)

ART ROSENBAUM

EXPERIMENTAL Diet Rock Star Killick Sweet Teeth

HIP HOP/RAP Athens Boys Choir Deaf Judges Future Ape Tapes

DEAF JUDGES KENOSHA KID CASPER & THE COOKIES

ROOTS/AMERICANA Don Chambers The Corduroy Road Packway Handle Band

COUNTRY

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LAZER/WULF

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ATTENTION FINALISTS: 16

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Colt Ford Kaitlin Jones and the County Fair Corey Smith

ROCK Dead Confederate Pride Parade Twin Tigers

POP Allison Weiss and the Way She Likes It Modern Skirts Venice Is Sinking

American Cheeseburger Chrissakes Pegasuses-XL

METAL The Dumps Harvey Milk Lazer/Wülf

TRIBUTE BAND Gimme Hendrix Pastor of Muppets Ziggy Stardust

SOLO PERFORMER Brock Butler Liz Durrett Madeline

UPSTART OF THE YEAR Gift Horse The Incredible Sandwich The Warm Fuzzies

BEST LIVE BAND The Corduroy Road Deaf Judges Of Montreal

BEST ALBUM Bloodkin: Baby They Told Us We’d Rise Again Dead Confederate: Wrecking Ball Modern Skirts: All of Us in Our Night

ALBUM COVER ART The Incredible Sandwich: The Incredible Sandwich EP Modern Skirts: All of Us in Our Night Of Montreal: Skeletal Lamping

MUSIC VIDEO Dead Confederate: The Rat Hope for Agoldensummer: 4th Night Venice Is Sinking: Ryan’s Song

BAND/PERFORMER OF THE YEAR Dead Confederate Modern Skirts Pride Parade Widespread Panic

Each finalist band receives a free pair of passes!

Please contact Flagpole to get your passes. Call Alicia or Paul at 706-549-9523.

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Geoff Achison No Gadgets, No N Gimmicks

Sent to the edge of the world Now I’ve got to serve my time Banished to a new kind of hell Penance for a wicked crime —“Sent to the Edge”

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a period between March 2007 and October 2008, the incomparable Geoff Achison called the United States home. Those lyrics, the first uttered on the recently released full-length One Ticket, One Ride (Jupiter 2 Records), sound like an indictment (fair assessment?) of a country enduring a mortgage crisis, that lame-duck president, and the will-he-or-won’the retirement waffling of Wrangler jeans model Brett Favre. Not exactly the era time-travelers of the future hope their worm-holes spill into.

Truth is, the Melbourne, Australia-based guitar virtuoso and his family actually enjoyed their stateside sojourn. The blues, however, are born from heartache and helplessness— not high-fives and happily-ever-afters. But for Achison there were only standard, minor inconveniences, like airline luggage restrictions. “I probably would have brought my own amplifier,” he admits with a chuckle, adding, “I’ve got a buddy back in Melbourne who makes his own hand-built amplifiers. It’s a pretty expensive piece of equipment and also very heavy. Yeah, I would have liked to bring some of my own amplification, but it just wasn’t possible. But, you know, things work out—there are plenty of guitar amps in this country.” The amp didn’t receive a wish-you-were-here postcard from Achison, as he’d had enough of black ink and red tape.

“The hardest thing was simply the amount of paperwork: the number of forms you have to fill in, the different departments you have to establish your identity with… So, that was pretty dull. I don’t enjoy that part of the process at all. Although I kind of understand why it’s there…”

An inordinate amount of administration and acute amp-inspired homesickness didn’t sully the spirit of the troubadour and his band, The Souldiggers, while recording the aforementioned record at Bakos Ampworks and Exocet Studios in Atlanta and extensively touring the Dirty South and eastern seaboard.

“As far as the music goes, going out and performing what we do in America, for me, has been an absolute joy. I think American audiences are wonderful, and they’re very responsive, and I’m hooked on them. That’s why I keep coming back,” gushes Achison from behind the wheel somewhere between Charleston and Atlanta.

As for Achison’s style and skill, The Times, London, recently professed him to be, “One of the most gifted artists to arrive on the scene.

His playing verges on the miraculous” and Guitar Player magazine placed Achison on their “Top Ten Hottest New Guitarists” list of 2008.

Flagpole will exercise restraint and refrain from using the “Blizzard of Oz” or “Thunder from Down Under” headlines and introductions that seem to accompany Achison while touring the States and, instead, let quotes from European newspapers and comprehensive lists do the espousing.

What the lists and positive press bytes don’t immediately reveal is Achison’s barebones brilliance, born of humble backwood beginnings. He never incorporates pedals or gadgetry into his performances. Is this aversion to bells and whistles the result of being intimidated by technology or dissatisfaction with the results it delivers?

“Early on, I guess I was kind of isolated in a little country town I grew up in, and I did get hold of recordings,” says Achison. “I used to tune into a blues radio show, and I’d sit there with my brother’s tape recorder and tape the show and listen back to it. And when they played these songs by people like Jimi Hendrix or Led Zeppelin or things like that, there’d be all these freaky sounds on the guitar. And because I was learning by myself, I had no idea. I simply didn’t know that there were studio tricks and pedals and wah-wahs. I spent a lot of time driving myself crazy… Later on, when I moved to the big smoke (Aussie speak for city), I learned about these gadgets… I just felt it had been a lot more fun trying to make these noises myself, physically, instead of just stomping on a button… It just became my path… I keep it as organic as possible.”

The Athens stop on the One Ticket, One Ride tour promises to be a unique, one-off event as Yonrico Scott (drummer for the Derek Trucks Band) and his band will share the bill and the stage at the Melting Point with The Souldiggers for a collaborative evening of scorching blues and funky improv. “I’m sure there will be a few unexpected, spontaneous inventions onstage,” promises Achison.

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WHO: Yonrico Scott Band, Geoff Achison WHERE: The Melting Point WHEN: Thursday, June 18 HOW MUCH: $8 (advance), $10 (door)

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Tuesday 16 PERFORMANCE: Cabaret Revue with Classic City Arts (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) An evening of ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and contemporary music by local cabaret performers Scott Earle and Amy Wright. 7:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-354-6655 MEETINGS: Crime Prevention Community Meeting (Tuckston United Methodist Church) ACC Police Department holds a meeting to discuss crime prevention strategies with local residents. 7 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3358 GAMES: APA Pool (Alibi) Pool league tournament night. 8 p.m.

FREE! 706-549-1010 GAMES: Drunken Bingo (283 Bar) Great prizes and fun all night long.

10 p.m. FREE! 706-208-1283 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Mo’s 8-Ball Tournament (Fat Daddy’s) Tuesdays. Win prizes!

7 p.m. 706-353-0241 GAMES: Movie Trivia (Ciné Barcafé) With drink specials and prizes every Tuesday. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m.

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Wednesday 17 PERFORMANCE: African Children’s Choir (The Classic Center) The Hope for Africa Children’s Choir, a component of The Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s Ministry of the United Methodist Church, performs at the annual North Georgia United Methodist Conference. 7:30 p.m. www.classiccenter.com PERFORMANCE: Beach Party (Blur) Kaos Entertainment brings a beach party drag show to Blur. Come out in your beachy best. 10 p.m. $3. www.myspace.com/blurathens PERFORMANCE: Haydn, Mendelssohn and Madison Celebration (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) Trio RPM (Christopher Rex, Elizabeth Pridgen and Amy Schwartz Moretti) premiers a new work commissioned specifically in honor of Madison’s bicentennial year. An outdoor champagne and chocolates reception follows the performance. Part of the Madison Chamber Music Festival. 8 p.m. $25. 706-342-4743, www.mmccarts.org* KIDSTUFF: Drums, Drama, Dance (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) Family concert featuring excerpts from Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale” and Kabalevsky’s “The Comedians” stars Grammy-nominee Jennifer Koh on violin and the Lee Harper Dancers from Atlanta. A bike

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parade precedes the performance at 10:30 a.m, and an ice cream social follows it. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-3424743, www.mmcc-arts.org KIDSTUFF: “Giddy-Up Go!” (Oconee County Library) See cowboy and storyteller Calvin Sims.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (ACC Library) For ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: “College Students’ Mental Health Issues” (Athens Technical College, Auditorium) Dr. Alan Campbell gives the presentation as part of an ongoing series on mental health issues sponsored by Mental Health America of Northeast Georgia. 5 p.m. FREE! www.fightthestigma.com LECTURES & LIT.: Talking about Books (ACC Library, Small Conference Room) This month’s title is Rabbit Run by John Updike.

Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 GAMES: Family Feud (Georgia Theatre) Hosts Monty G and Kinky C return for summer fun… gameshow-style! Contact katie@ georgiatheatre.com to register your five-person “family” team. 10 p.m.

FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com GAMES: Rock Star Game Night (Wild Wing Café) Try your luck as a virtual musician! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. www.wildwingcafe.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Play for prizes every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920

Thursday 18 EVENTS: Yappy Hour for (WellBehaved) Dogs (283 Bar) Selling doggy appetizers by Z-Dog Bakery and natural flea products, along with beer and cocktails. 5–8 p.m. 706208-1283, www.zdogbakery.com PERFORMANCE: Chris Patton Comedy Night (Rye Bar) Local comedian Chris Patton makes his stand-up debut. He’ll be joined by a musical guest. 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens PERFORMANCE: The Enso Quartet (Town 220, Madison) The dynamic young string quartet performs as part of the Madison Chamber Music Festival. The restaurant will open at 6 p.m. to serve a buffet dinner to concert ticket holders (reservations). 8 p.m. $20. 706342-4743, www.mmcc-arts.org* KIDSTUFF: Gaming Day (ACC Library) Light refreshments. Ages 11–18. 2–6 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 KIDSTUFF: “I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More!” (ACC Library) Paint with Kim James and Lorraine Holahan as they put a fun twist on some of their favorite books about painting. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706613-3650

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KIDSTUFF: Tikes, Trikes and Strollers (Greenway) Bring the little ones for a ride and walk on the Greenway. 10 a.m. Call for fees.

706-613-3614 LECTURES & LIT.: “The Truth about Hormone Replacement Therapies” (ACC Library) Presented by Dr. David Cohen. 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 GAMES: Guitar Hero Contest (Fat Daddy’s) Hosted by Wes Irwin of Dixie Mafia. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-3530241 GAMES: Trivia (WOW Café & Wingery) Every Thursday. 706-5435510

Friday 19 EVENTS: Sock Hop (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Do the twist, shag and other popular dances of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Wear your poodle skirt, saddle shoes, penny loafers or peddle pushers to win a prize. Every Friday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 ART: Opening Reception (Mama’s Boy) Brunch and coffee reception for show featuring the drawings of Mark Watkins’ “Cats Love Birds” comics.

9–10 a.m. FREE! 706-548-6249 PERFORMANCE: Drag Night (Blur) Every Friday featuring music by DJ Shine[y]. 9 p.m. $5. www.myspace. com/blurathens KIDSTUFF: Books & Bites (ACC Library) Bring four books or come in early to look through the library’s selection. Comfy chairs, chips, chocolate and pizza provided. Ages 11–18.

Registration requested. 5:30–10 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Books & Bites (Oconee County Library) Spend time in the library after hours with a favorite book and eat snacks. Ages 11–18. 8–9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 MEETINGS: Drinking Liberally (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Informal, inclusive and progressive social group that gives left-leaning individuals a chance to talk politics. 6:30 p.m. athens@drinkingliberally.org GAMES: Game Night (Main Street Yarns) Play your favorite games the first and third Friday each month. To be included for dinner at 6:30, call before 5 p.m. (cost is $5). 7 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-5531, www.mainstreetyarns.com

Saturday 20 EVENTS: Athens Farmers’ Market (Bishop Park) Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Live music, cooking demos and educational classes, too. Every Saturday. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: BBQ Benefit (Earth Fare) Have a grilled hot dog lunch, decorate your reusable shopping bags,

Digital artwork by Roger Moore is on display at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship through July 2. let the kids get whiskers painted on their faces and bring your questions for local dog/cat whisperer Dr. Will.

Proceeds benefit Cat Zip Alliance. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-227-1717, www. catzip.org EVENTS: Concrete Rodeo Tour (Southeast Clarke Park, Skate Park) Open to all ages and abilities. All riders take two runs. The highest scorers move on to the jousting finals. 10 a.m. (registration), 12 p.m. (start time). $25. 706-613-3871, www.concreterodeo.com EVENTS: Contra Dance (Memorial Park) Old-time contra dance presented by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society with live music and calling. FREE! lesson at 7:30 p.m.

8–11 p.m. $7 (18+), FREE! (ages 17 & under). www.athensfolk.org EVENTS: Film Screening (Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 100 Newton Bridge Rd.) Part of a series of Holocaust movies screened in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Month. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-244-5308 EVENTS: Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery Tour with Al Hester (Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery) Guided walking tour of historic 1882 cemetery established for Athens’ black residents. Final resting place for Reconstruction-era legislator Madison Davis, Professor Samuel Harris and William Pledger, an editor and orator. Limited to 25 participants. 10 a.m. $15. 706-353-1801, www.achfonline.org EVENTS: Health Fair (Winterville Retirement Center, 124 Avery Street) Refreshments served. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! 706-742-5106

EVENTS: Slow Food’s Potluck Picnic (Bishop Park) Learn more about Slow Food, meet other foodies and enjoy the Athens Farmers’ Market. Some seating is available, but extra chairs or blankets might be needed. Bring your favorite dish to share and $1 to cover supplies, or a $4 donation if you don’t have time to cook. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

706-549-8901 EVENTS: “Understanding and Appreciating Diversity” (Oconee County Library) The Moore’s Ford Memorial Committee, a local civil rights group, hosts its first diversity workshop. Bishop Clarence Harris leads the morning session, and Dr. Suzanne Minarcine leads the afternoon session. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–4 p.m. FREE! 706-354-0321 EVENTS: Woodall Grip Strength Challenge (St. Mary’s Wellness Center) Experienced male weightlifters complete in various events for prizes. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-389-3355 ART: “Emerges III” (ATHICA) Opening reception for exhibit curated by Mary C. Wilson and Erin McIntosh that features work

by Jennifer Desormeaux, Layet Johnson, Charles Westfall, Robert August Peterson and Robyn Waserman. Reception will be held concurrently at ATHICA’s satellite space in the Bottleworks complex, where Mr. Peterson’s multimedia installation is set up. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org ART: Open Studio (Blue Tin Studio, Studio C, 393 N. Finley Street) Come see what artists Erin McIntosh and Sarah Seabolt are making in the studio. View works in progress

and finished works. Refreshments provided. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www. bluetinstudio.com PERFORMANCE: Amelia Resident Festival Artists (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) Young musicians from the finest conservatories perform American music ranging from the classical sounds of Samuel Barber to jazzy Gershwin. Part of the Madison Chamber Music Festival.

1 p.m. $25. 706-342-4743, www. mmcc-arts.org* THEATRE: The Lost Son (Morton Theatre) A play presented by Weston Christian Productions featuring Gary “Lil G” Jenkins and Gary “Big G” Glenn of the group Silk. 3 & 7 p.m. $25, $20 (children & students), $15 (seniors). 706-613-3771* OUTDOORS: Walking the Land (State Botanical Garden) Steve Scurry leads a walking narrative of the natural and cultural history of the Garden woodlands. Participants will be encouraged to share their observations and insights to help compose a biography of place. Meet at Shade Garden Arbor. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-542-1244 KIDSTUFF: National Bald Eagle Day (Memorial Park) Learn some of the bald eagle’s unique natural history. Also observe the resident bald eagle and enjoy crafts and activities.

10 a.m. 706-613-3616 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Barnes and Noble) A story and craft every Saturday morning. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 MEETINGS: Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society (ACC Library) Eve Mays presents “All the News That’s Fit to Print,” a discus-

sion on using newspapers in genealogical research. Open to the public.

2 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Sunday 21 EVENTS: Lincoln (ACC Library) Screening of the 1988 made-for-TV drama based on the Gore Vidal novel. Starring Sam Waterston as Lincoln and Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Todd Lincoln. Part of the library’s Lincoln film festival. 2:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 EVENTS: Beer and Whiskey Tasting (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Learn about beer-making from Copper Creek’s own brewmaster, Matt Buley. Special guest Kevin Mulcahy leads a tasting of whiskeys from all over the world. Call to make reservation. 4 p.m. 706-546-1102 PERFORMANCE: The TengstrandSun Duo (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) The award-winning team (Per Tengstrand and his wife Shan-shan Sun) presents a concert on two grand pianos. A pre-concert discussion starts at 4 p.m, and a reception follows the performance.

Part of the Madison Chamber Music Festival. 5 p.m. $25. 706-342-4743, www.mmcc-arts.org* GAMES: Full-Contact Trivia (Allen’s Bar & Grill) “The lord of all that is trivia,” Bobby Nettles, commutes from Duluth, GA to pick your brain. Sports-themed rules with diverse categories. 9 p.m. FREE! www. allensbarandgrill.com GAMES: Team Trivia (Wild Wing Café) Every Sunday at Wild Wing!

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Monday 22 EVENTS: Glory (ACC Library) Screening of the film based on the letters of Colonel Robert G. Shaw, an officer in the Union Army during the Civil War who volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers.

Part of the library’s Lincoln film festival. 6:45 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 PERFORMANCE: UGA Faculty Saxophone Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Featuring John Bleuel, J. Scott Turpen and Kenneth Fischer.

8 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Storytime (ACC Library) Bedtime stories. 7 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 GAMES: Live Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Every Monday with Trivia Joe. 7–11 p.m. FREE! 706354-6655 GAMES: Ping Pong (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Get your paddle ready for a game of table tennis! 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/flickerbar GAMES: Sports Trivia (WOW Café & Wingery) Every Monday. 706543-5510.

GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (Fat Daddy’s) Every Monday. 6 & 9 p.m.

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GAMES: Trivia (Taco Stand) Every Monday night at the downtown location. 9 p.m. www.thetacostand.com

Tuesday 23 EVENTS: Purrfect Pairings Wine Tasting (Earth Fare) An evening of wine tasting and food pairing with Chef Michael Perkins to benefit Cat Zip Alliance. 7 p.m. $20 suggested donation. 706-227-1717, www. catzip.org PERFORMANCE: Alison Buchanan (Church of the Advent, Madison) The British soprano star who has performed for the New York City Opera returns to the Madison Chamber Music Festival to perform American Civil War period works

in the church that counted antisecessionist Joshua Hill as one of its first vestry members. Wine and cheese reception follows. 5:30 p.m. $25. 706-342-4743, www.mmccarts.org* PERFORMANCE: Cabaret Revue with Classic City Arts (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) An evening of ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and contemporary music by local cabaret performers Scott Earle and Amy Wright. 7:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-354-6655 KIDSTUFF: Duct Tape Madness (Oconee County Library) Make wallets, bookmarks, purses, ties and more. Ages 11–18. 5:30–7 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (ACC Library) For ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: We All Can Dance!

(ACC Library) Listen to stories about dancing and do a little boogying with Kim James. 2:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 GAMES: Drunken Bingo (283 Bar) Great prizes and fun all night long.

10 p.m. FREE! 706-208-1283 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Mo’s 8-Ball Tournament (Fat Daddy’s) Win prizes! Tuesdays.

7 p.m. 706-353-0241 GAMES: Movie Trivia (Ciné Barcafé) With drink specials and prizes every Tuesday. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m.

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Wednesday 24 EVENTS: Young Mr. Lincoln (ACC Library) Screening of director John Ford’s fictionalized account of 10 years in the life of Abraham Lincoln (played by Henry Fonda) before he became known to the world. Part of the library’s Lincoln film festival. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Eatin’ with the Critters (Sandy Creek Nature Center, ENSAT) Bring a sack lunch for an hour of learning about “Past to Present.” For chages 3–5 with an adult. Call to register. 12:30 p.m. $0–$16 (scholarships available). 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Puppet Show (Oconee County Library) “And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon,” based on the book by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (ACC Library) For ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Oconee Dems Book Group (Five Points Deli & More, Epps Bridge) Communitywide book group hosted by the Oconee County Democrats. This month: Janisse Ray’s Ecology of a Cracker Childhood. Newcomers from any county and of any political affiliation are welcome. 6 p.m.

FREE! ppriest@charter.net, www. oconeedemocrats.org GAMES: Family Feud (Georgia Theatre) Hosts Monty G and Kinky C return for summer fun… Gameshow style! Contact katie@georgiatheatre. com to register your five-person “family” team. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com GAMES: Rock Star Game Night (Wild Wing Café) Try your luck as a virtual musician! Every Wednesday.

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Live Music Tuesday 16 Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com BLUE FLASHING LIGHT Local band Blue Flashing Light integrates dancy, Killers-esque rhythms behind its always emotional, alt-pop vocals and supremely polished aesthetic.

EUREKA CALIFORNIA Recently expanded from the solo project of Jake Ward to a full band, Eureka California is a local indie band influenced by American indie that sounds like British indie influenced

by American indie. Also, it rocks.

MICE IN CARS Loud post-rock band from Atlanta inspired by Shellac, Mogwai and The Pixies.

NIGHT NURSES The band formerly known as The Flowers of Evil splits the difference between Joy Division and Johnny Cash with twang-infused guitar atmospherics, throbbing, hypnotic basslines and ominous baritone vocals.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CARL LINDBERG Jazz bassist Carl Lindberg (Grogus, Squat, Kenosha Kid, etc.) performs standards, originals and some surprising tunes from divergent styles.

Fat Daddy’s 10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 KARAOKE Huge karaoke dance party hosted by Lynn every Tuesday.

The Melting Point 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens. com* BUTTERMILK REVIVAL Traditional bluegrass tribute, including songs by the Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe and many others.

No Where Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-4742 SCARY GARCIA Local groove-rock trio.

Square One Restaurant and Bar 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco.com ROBBY WELLS Vocalist for the Savannah-based jam band Mellow Motion plays a solo acoustic set on the patio.

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Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com LASSIEZ FUNK Local up-and-comers play funk-jam fusion plus a variety of covers.

LEAVING COUNTRIES Warm, inviting folk rock from here in Athens.

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world music. The band says, “Come prepared to boogie!”

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com MADELINE Bell-voiced local songwriter Madeline Adam’s literate folk musings have grown increasingly soulful, drawing comparisons to artists like Joni Mitchell and Karen Carpenter.

ONE MAN MACHINE Soulful and a little psychedelic, Bernard Pearce brings his jazzy funk to us from New Orleans. One Man Machine also features Jason Trahan and Jason Robira on guitar and drums.

Fat Daddy’s 10 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 OPEN MIC Every Wednesday featuring Avery Dylan.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar MEGAN BAER Local singersongwriter Megan Baer performs a bittersweet and dusky set of countryfolk tunes.

Gnat’s Landing 6 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net DAVE PRINCE This Athens staple and one-time member of The Jesters plays your favorite soul, rock and R&B oldies.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar DJ INCUBUS Spinning ‘80s, electroclash and new wave hits.

Harry Bissett’s Bayou Grill 6 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1193 MILLIGAN Performing a set of cover songs from CSNY to Johnny Cash to Jack Johnson to Maroon 5.

Locos Grill & Pub 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com (Westside location) NAPOLEON SOLO This multitasking one-man rock band handles it all.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens. com HEYPENNY Theatrical Nashville band puts on a lively show infused with poppy lo-fi indie rock.

THE WARM FUZZIES Weezer fans should definitely pick up this local band’s deliciously scratch and sniffscented Bubblegum EP for a set of fun alternative rock numbers.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Every Wednesday.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens KILL THE SCHOOL New metal fourpiece based here in Athens.

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Thursday 18 40 Watt Club 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt.com THE CORDUROY ROAD Kentuckybred, locally based, foot-stomping duo playing non-traditional folk with a banjo and guitar. Nominated this year for best live band in the Flagpole Athens Music Awards.

DODD FERRELLE Former Tinfoil Stars frontman and longtime Athenian Dodd Ferrelle pours heart and soul into his sweeping, athematic ballads and alt-country rockers.

ROBERT GOMEZ This acoustic and electronic artist performs ambient psychedelic tunes with collaborators. See more info in the Calendar Pick on p. 20.

Alibi 9 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 “STAN’S ALMOST FAMOUS KARAOKE” Karaoke lady Lynn is your energetic host for the night.

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Allen’s Bar & Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.allensbarandgrill. com JON PENLAND This acoustic singersongwriter from Toccoa, GA is influenced by artists like Switchfoot, Creed and Jack Johnson. He has a “rare comfortableness in front of a crowd” thanks to years performing at his church.

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Dodd Ferrelle, The Corduroy Road, Robert Gomez 40 Watt Club Robert Gomez is Andrew Bird’s worst nightmare (that’s a compliment).

With layered finger-picking as a template, the two are balanced on two sides of the same textural coin.

Yet, where Bird succeeds in creating quirky pastorals out of lyrical gibberish, Gomez is a thick stream of detached consciousness.

Pine Sticks and Phosphorus is a wrong turn down a desert highway—a humid cerebral haze where the sky is ablaze and clouds are eternally gray.

Interpreted one way, the album’s Lit.-class imagery seems to signify a farewell to the world of ambitions and desires, along the lines of say, Wordsworth or Robert Gomez Keats: “You unraveled in the sky/ Drunk off the fallen rain/ Ready for anything,” sings Gomez on “Hunting Song.”

Taking Lennon-esque twists and turns along the way, the album doesn’t so much progress as it does digress deeper into the subconscious. After traversing the “Middle of Nowhere,” Gomez nods to Elliot Smith before permanently surrendering the key to his own sanity on “Lock the Door.” The track sways idly between major and minor as it melts underneath a wax of Fender Rhodes and Sgt. Pepper’s strings until Gomez peers into his own amygdala on “October Third Post,” where a despair of Wagner-like strings ultimately takes hold. Trudging along, “A Paper Figurine” is intrusively dissonant, with cat-crawlingon-the-piano lines, as former Bella Union labelmates, Midlake, provide a seductive backbeat à la Serge Gainsbourg.

If Pine Sticks and Phosphorus sounds like existential noodling, consider that its author was once a bebop guitarist, the member of a mambo outfit called the Latin Pimps, and a carnie in the Barnum & Bailey Circus before breezing his way into the singer-songwriter format. Knowing a character like Gomez, we could only be so fortunate as to catch a glimpse of one of the many Gomezes at the 40 Watt before he wanders off into puppeteering. [Ryan Monahan]

Barnette’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0966 DJ TRIZ Local talent performs his brand of electro-turntablism, blending original compositions with an array of electronica/hip-hop/house/ funk/D&B and dubstep.

waters. Scott is also a member of The Derek Trucks Band and brings along Kofi Burbridge and Todd Smallie tonight. The band joins Geoff Achison tonight to perform as one group: the Acho/Rico Funk Soul Experiment.

Borders Books & Music 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8647 MAPS AND TRANSIT Featuring Kyle Dawkins of Georgia Guitar Quartet, this local instrumental duo creates diverse soundscapes using a wide range of instrumentation—from the more traditional guitar and mandolin to experimental sounds made by radios or kitchen implements.

No Where Bar 11 p.m. 706-546-4742 JAZZCHRONIC Local five-piece band JazzChronic explores freaky, funky, psychedelic fusion jazz while incorporating rock, R&B, heavy beats and more into the stew.

Buffalo’s Southwest Café 6:30 p.m. $10. 706-354-6655* GRITZ AND JELLY BUTTER Jazz Thursdays feature a new jazz band every week. This week’s group hails from Atlanta.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com BEWARE THE NEVERENDING This melodic death metal quintet from Valdosta features impressively fast drums and great hardcore female vocals.

CELERITY Punk-inspired hard rock.

HEARTS FALL FOR DANNY TANNER Abrasive speed/alternative metal with vocals and some female harmonies.

SO IT GOES! Socially conscious punk rock band that infuses elements of Spanish rock, folk and ska.

Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. $5. www.georgiatheatre.com MASS SOLO REVOLT Noisy, angular post-punk based here in town and influenced by acts like Pavement and Built to Spill.

ROCKINWOOD A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, and a lot of humor. Rockinwood is a comedy band with silly songs like “I Bang Oprah” and “There’s a Roofie in My Beer” delivered straight-faced with guitar riffs lifted from the likes of Hank Williams III and Led Zeppelin.

Girasoles 6–9 p.m. FREE! 706-310-0410 SONNY GOT BLUE Local jazz group featuring James Goodhand (bass), George Davidson (tenor sax), Andrew Murdison (trumpet) and Karl Friday (drums) plays swing and Latin jazz standards for the dinner crowd every Thursday.

Gnat’s Landing 6 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net TONGUE N GROOVE The acoustic trio of Henry Williams, Don Henderson and Amy Moon plays lively originals and classic acoustic rock covers.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar “DR. FRED’S KARAOKE” Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers, every Thursday, following the live music.

The Melting Point 8 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com GEOFF ACHISON Australian singersongwriter Geoff Achison lays down his version of New Orleans funk, driving blues and jazz with the licks of a true guitar virtuoso. Joined tonight by the Yonrico Scott Band, the two will perform as one group: the Ancho/Rico Funk Soul Experiment.

See story on p. 17.

THE YONRICO SCOTT BAND Atlanta’s Yonrico Scott Band dips into easy-grooving, lite-jazz-funk

The Office Lounge 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 DAYTON WATERS Singer-songwriter Dayton Waters plays blues and country-tinged originals and covers.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com PRINCESS IDIOT New local trio featuring alternative rock guitars played with punk abandon and thoughtful lyrics. The new album, Perfect, is out today!

Wild Wing Café 9 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com ZACH & GARY No info available.

Friday 19 40 Watt Club 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt.com AL SCORCH AND THE COUNTRY SOUL ENSEMBLE Dipping his toes into old-time, folk, bluegrass and blue-collar punk, Chicago’s Al Scorch and his band mess with both expectations and rigid definitions to satisfying effects.

DEAD DOG Local band delivers frenetic, spunky lo-fi punk delivered with a pop smile.

NANA GRIZOL Punk band from here in town that plays songs about shooting stars, fancy cars and red guitars. Expect more new jams tonight!

Alibi 8 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 GRAINS OF SAND This cover band performs classic Motown hits.

Allen’s Bar & Grill 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.allensbarandgrill. com KYSHONA ARMSTRONG Local songstress Kyshona sings soulful ballads over acoustic guitar. She has been compared to Tracy Chapman, Diana Krall and Dionne Farris.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com THE BLACK WINGS Local leatherclad rock and roll that’ll steal your car, date your girlfriend and crush your head like a can of beer.

THUNDERBOLT FIVE Hard and fast bluesy rock and roll from Atlanta.

THUNDERCHIEF “We play classic rock-influenced punk, or punk-influenced classic rock,” says the WestCoast-sounding band. “Whichever way you wanna look at it.”

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CLAIRE CAMPBELL Vocalist for celebrated local folk act Hope for Agoldensummer performs with friends.

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THE CALENDAR! THE THEATER FIRE A Texan jamboree filled with smoldering folk tales punctuated by mariachi horns.

Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 THREE 7S Rock trio of current Seven 7 members performing rock and funk covers. This subset of the band features John Kirsch, Chris Turner and Mary Jane Schwab.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar KUROMA Hank Sullivant’s (exWhigs, MGMT) band, featuring Alfredo Lapuz, Joaquin Cotler and Nick Robbins, has a big rock sound, fueled by Queen-esque guitar solos, dreamy vocals and an affinity for stage theatrics.

Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. $20 (2-day pass). $12 (single). www.georgiatheatre.com THE HEAVY PETS Jam rock from the desk of Dispatch, via Ft. Lauderdale, FL. PERPETUAL GROOVE This group has been stirring crowds into a frenzy around the Southeast with its high-energy jams and spirited cover tunes. The band will perform two nights at the Theatre.

Gnat’s Landing 7 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net TJ MIMBS This local acoustic singersongwriter plays melodramatic pop in the vein of Dave Matthews.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar IMMUZIKATION “Kickin’ graduation party for Courtney Albert and friends.” Local deejay Immuzikation is Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. He just wants you to know that “he mixes music together.”

THE VINYL STRANGERS Timelessly charming classic-sounding pop rock reminiscent of early Beatles and Byrds.

Little Kings Shuffle Club Late show! 11 p.m. www.myspace.com/ littlekingsshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B, and a whole lotta unexpected faves as DJ Mahogany dips into his bag of goodies from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com* ASLYN This singer-songwriter relates intimate stories behind life, love and betrayals with simple percussion and guitar as well as an incredibly well-honed talent for the piano.

KATE MORRISSEY Best known throughout this corridor for her dark velvet voice whose range and control stands on its own, Morrissey’s songwriting is literate and sincere, and her conversational live shows come punctuated with an off-beat sense of humor. She is accompanied by upright bass and jazz drums.

The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 DJ J.R. SUPERSTAR Long-time Athenian returns to the turntables!

Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens DREW DIXON This UGA student plays classic blues licks with a lot of soul.

FOUNDER AND THE INVISIBLES Local singer-songwriter and UGA student Drew Dixon’s band ac-

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companies his John Mayer-like vocals with blues and soul-inspired arrangements.

LASSIEZ FUNK Local up-and-comers play funk-jam fusion plus a variety of covers.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com DUSTY LIGHTSWITCH Described as “one of the most exciting and satisfying live bands in town” by our own Gordon Lamb, this revolving cast of local eccentrics delivers rock and roll with epic possibilites.

Wild Wing Café 9 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com JUSTIN BROGDON Rock vet Justin Brogdon puts a lot of Southern soul into his epic songs—drawing from artists like The Black Crowes and Tom Petty. His all-American sound owes a lot to his all-star backing band: drummer Carlton Owens (Squat), bassist Stephen Spivey (Tishamingo), keyboardist/guitarist Jess Franklin (Tishamingo) and lead guitarist Benji Shanks (Last Waltz Ensemble).

WUGA 91.7 FM 4 p.m. FREE! www.wuga.org “IT’S FRIDAY!” Tiny Jazz Arkestra and Dodd Ferrelle will perform on the local radio station’s weekly program. University Cable Channel 15 will also broadcast the show.

Saturday 20 40 Watt Club 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt.com HOLD CELL Hard rock band with big riffs, classic rock vocals and an interest in reggae.

THE RATTLERS Athens’ own energetic Southern rockers with a guitardriven sound and an exciting show that often features surprise special guests.

Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 DJ J.R. SUPERSTAR Spinning fresh country and classic rock every Saturday!

Allen’s Bar & Grill 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.allensbarandgrill. com 51 RISING The Southern rock threepiece based out of Hartwell plays a blend of blues, rock and country.

The Athens Farmers Market 10 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net KEN WILL MORTON Engaging and prolific songwriter with several fulllengths under his belt. His soulful rasp and sharp lyrics encompass both the heart of folk and the rough and tumble vitality of rock.

8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net BRIAN MATTHEWS Former Blue Hiram guitarist plays a solo set of heartfelt acoustic numbers.

Blur “POP Life!” 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ blurathens DJ ISAAC M Longtime Boneshakers/ Kultur Lounge deejay Isaac McCalla mixes club beats for the weekly Pop Life dance party.

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keyboards to emulate a jazz band sound.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com LEAVING ARABY Pop-rock quartet with a style akin to yesteryear radio sweethearts Goo Goo Dolls, Gin Blossoms and the like.

SHOOTOUT THE STARS Old-school pop-punk trio, like Blink used to make it.

WRIST BANDITS Energetic new teen-pop-punk trio rocking out in the vein of Millencolin or NOFX. Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com KYLE DAWKINS Distant and minimalistic, local experimental artist Kyle Dawkins’ guitar and banjo combine eerie psychedelia with rich folk roots.

MAPS AND TRANSIT Featuring Kyle Dawkins of Georgia Guitar Quartet, this local instrumental duo creates diverse soundscapes using a wide range of instrumentation—from the more traditional guitar and mandolin to experimental sounds made by radios or kitchen implements.

Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 AGAINST ALL ODDS Aggressive alternative rock band based in Danielsville, GA. ALI No info available.

SHOWTIME Local rapper Elite Tha Showstoppa and his new backing band venture through rap, rock and Parliament-style funk.

Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. $20 (2-day pass). $12 (single). www.georgiatheatre.com THE HEAVY PETS Jam rock from the desk of Dispatch, via Ft. Lauderdale, FL. PERPETUAL GROOVE This group has been stirring crowds into a frenzy around the Southeast with its high-energy jams and spirited cover tunes.

Go Bar “True Blood Dance Party.” 11 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar CUT A BITCH DJs Cut a Rug and Bitch Switch tag team once again.

Tonight will be a dance party with a short shorts and shutter shades theme. Dance party follows the live music.

TWIN POWERS Local Kindercare Records alumn Dan Geller and local chef Eddie Russell mix up contemporary Top 40 with super danceable ‘80s new wave and awesome Britpop tunes.

9 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar TENDABERRY After a welcome debut during PopFest in 2008, Tendaberry returns to Athens with its funky, soulful post-punk sounds. Think Rick James sitting in with Gang of Four.

EUREKA CALIFORNIA Recently expanded from the solo project of Jake Ward to a full band, Eureka California is a local indie band influenced by American indie that sounds like British indie influenced

by American indie. Also, it rocks.

Lansdowne Road Irish Pub 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.lansdowneroadpub.com HARP UNSTRUNG This local act gives melodic alternative rock a bluesy, Southern twist.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub DJ BABY PANDAS Genre goes out the window tonight as former

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The New Familiars The Melting Point There are still a few weird creatures out there trolling the half-light beyond the campfire— the guys that just hang back and let the hotshots play. Musicians move in and out. Drunk people stumble off to bed. Songs are still rolling out at dawn, and there is always that cell that clicked, who can’t stop playing because the music is still flying out—that legend of the band to be. The New Familiars come off as those guys, four years later, with a full band and a shit-load of touring on their plate. They’ve made the personal sacrifices, totally wear the suit, and are starting to book the places that pay the grown- up money. Their style of boot rock walks that talk of Americana particular to north Kakalak: Piedmont shuffle meets high-lonesome, a countried-up bluegrass unit with a drummer thrown under the hood. Fans of the Avett Brothers and The Old 97’s should be on high alert. Think them but with Flatt-and-Scruggs-stacked duets and more dancing. Conceived as the duo of songwriters Josh Daniel and Justin Fedor in a Charlotte, NC practice space circa ‘06, the band was touring before it had an official lineup. Eventually the group distilled its multi-state rhythm section down to a local unit and released an EP, The Storm, in 2007 on Red Rose Records. A live EP, The Black Rose, followed in 2008 and emphasizes the point of why to go see bands—not to the point of substitution, more as a calling card to get your ass to the show. “The goal is to play as many shows as possible,” says Daniel. “Live is where we thrive; and we love the intimacy of late-night music. We all grew up watching ‘MTV Unplugged’ and listening to ‘60s and ‘70s vinyl. We want our shows to have that high-energy, after-party, secret-show vibe. What we do translates best in that environment… fuck, we’ll play your bathroom.” [Coy King]

Flagpole music editor Chris Hassiotis selects a wide-ranging array of gleeful dance favorites and obscurities, from garage rock to funk to pop to more.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com* CLAY LEVERETT & THE GUN SHOW One of this town’s finest country frontmen, Leverett has led both The Chasers and Lona. He will perform with collaborators from those projects and others tonight.

DANIEL MACK & THE PICKIN’ COOP Four-piece country band featuring Mike Jarrard on drums and chicken coop, Jeremy Sellers on bass, Johnny Evans on electric guitar and Daniel Mack on guitar and vocals. “It’s butt-shakin’ country and some sad songs, too!” says Mack.

Nuçi’s Space 7 p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org CAMP AMPED GRAND FINALE CONCERT After two weeks of instruction, the young campers take center stage.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens ALBATROSS Local band plays classic rock and alternative rock covers.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net RICHARD SHERFEY AND ALL GOD’S CHILDREN Fronted by local singer Richard Sherfey, All God’s Children includes members of the bands Hey, Revolution! and Modern Skirts. Sherfey trucks in some squarely American, impassioned pop-rock songs. The first show at the newly renovated space Tasty World Uptown! See p. 15 for more on changes at Tasty World.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com SCARLET SNOW Local band Scarlet Snow (Ian Canalis, Mike Cowan

and Suzanne Cowan) offers melodic Christian rock in a Coldplay/U2-lite vein. All proceeds tonight benefit the church’s mission project in Varna, Bulgaria.

Wild Wing Café 9 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com BIG DON BAND Real Southern rock featuring soulful vocals backed by smooth, bluesy guitars. Lynyrd Skynyrd would approve. The new lineup features Big Don Spurlin (guitar), Brian Daniel (bass), Jeff Hargens (drums) and Jason Crowe (keys).

Monday 22 Ashford Manor 6 p.m. $15 (adults), $6 (ages 12 & under), FREE! (ages 5 & under). www. ambedandbreakfast.com THE HIGHBALLS Put on your bangle bracelets and tuck in those shoulder pads! Athens music vets The Highballs will perform a totally awesome set of ‘70s and ‘80s dance hits.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com THE BLACK HOLLIES This Jersey City band presents its own take on ‘60s psychedelia, infusing it with moody synth and guitar noise to create distant bubblegum rock.

THE JACK BURTON Local punk band featuring former members of departed Athens faves like Hunter-Gatherer, Let’s Surf! and Exit 86.

Ciné Barcafé 6–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine. com OPEN JAZZ JAM Calling all jazz musicians. Now you can join local jazz group Sonny Got Blue every Monday for an open mic jam.

Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 HELEN, DODGE Local Americana act that began as a songwriter-in-the-

round on a back porch and has now finally cemented into a full-fledged band performing both original music and obscure covers.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar FASHION KNEE HIGH Jangly local garage rock with some more playfully indulgent guitar sounds and an emphasis on chance-taking, all topped off by disaffected vocals.

GREEN GERRY Particularly dreamlike and subtly electronic local artist.

POWER ANIMAL This experimental group from Philly plays lo-fi ambient in the subtlest sense of the word, performing with distant vocals, percussion and synth.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ littlekingsshuffleclub AWAKENER This band offers a chaotic mix of hard-hitting licks, alt-metal vocals and an occasional electronic interlude.

CELERITY Punk-inspired hard rock.

CONSULT THE BONES New punk outfit featuring John Edwards of local act Community Chaos.

HEY, BASTARD! Indiana quartet Hey, Bastard! offers screaming vocals and harmonies over punk-metal riffs.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net BLUESWATER BRIDGE Local rock outfit inspired by classic Southern rock and blues.

RAPPORT Jack Johnson-inspired acoustic soul from Atlanta.

Tuesday 23 Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com CATAWBA Local four-piece plays mellow indie rock informed by windswept Americana.

THE HEAP Local indie-soul band that’s been praised by the likes of Violent Femmes and Kevn Kinney.

Driven by funky bass guitar and husky bass vocals.

ROMANENKO Local trio draws from ‘70s pop and folk with a modern rock edge, like Mary Timony fronting the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

THE STEREOFIDELICS With passionate vocals, organic harmonies and spontaneous instrumental creativity, the Stereofidelics draw on bluegrass, Latin and jazz for a lively sound that’s bigger than you might expect from just a duo.

Fat Daddy’s 10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 KARAOKE Huge karaoke dance party hosted by Lynn every Tuesday.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar TRASHCANS Nate Mitchell of local band Cars Can Be Blue heads up this garage-rock project that’s selfdescribed as “lo-fi, blown-out scuzz punk.”

LONNIE WALKER Singer-songwriter performs with friends to infuse poppy Americana and folk into his tunes.

WEREWOLVES This is the band’s last show for a while with members going out of town and the rest of the group taking a break from the stage to finish recording its full-length.

The band promises a number of special guests on stage tonight helping out with Werewolves’ quirky, upbeat pop.

The Melting Point 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens. com THE NEW FAMILIARS Soulful, moving folk ballads with a bluesy energy from the foothills of North Carolina.

Part of the Melting Point’s weekly bluegrass series. See Calendar Pick on p. 22.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 7 p.m. $15. 706-542-1244* MODERN SKIRTS This piano-driven foursome has become one of Athens’ most treasured and acclaimed pop acts.

Wild Wing Café 10 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com KARAOKE Every Tuesday night at the downtown wing chain’s upstairs space.

Wednesday 24 Buffalo’s Southwest Café 8 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 LOUIS PELOT Of local folk rock group Leaving Countries performs Wednesday nights in the Atrium.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com DUSTY LIGHTSWITCH Described as “one of the most exciting and satisfying live bands in town” by our own Gordon Lamb, this revolving cast of local eccentrics delivers rock and roll with epic possibilites.

THE IBILISI TAKEDOWN This Athens band plays energetic Southern rock and sultry blues punctuated by fiddle, harmonica and guitar.

LAMINATED CAT Local psychedelic pop band fluent in the absurd and eccentric.

VAN*GLORIA Miami-based Van*Gloria cranks out Jamiroquailike vocals, guitar and house beats.

Fat Daddy’s 10 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 OPEN MIC Every Wednesday featuring Avery Dylan.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar AMERICAN CHEESEBURGER Athens four-piece that boasts former members of No!, Divorce and Carrie Nations, delivering rapid-fire, loud and aggressive old-school thrash rock.

BUKKAKE BOYS Hardcore punk from Atlanta. Look for a split record with American Cheeseburger soon!

HOT BREATH Thrash trio featuring members of experimental local acts Garbage Island and S.V.A. SMART COPS Punk rock from Italy!

Gnat’s Landing 6 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net DAVE PRINCE This Athens staple and one-time member of The Jesters plays your favorite soul, rock and R&B oldies.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar THE EXTRAORDINAIRES Kooky, spirited pop that rightly cites The Muppet Show as a key influence.

MOUSER Colby Carter (vocals, guitar) and his expanding gang of backing musicians play efficient and exuberant garage-pop songs that suggest a willingness to experiment, working through noise jams to find the aggressive pop hiding behind.

Harry Bissett’s Bayou Grill 6 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1193 THE BIG DADDYS Clarence Young (Rack of Spam, The Jesters) teams up with Bill Pappas, Kenny Head (The Georgia Satellites), Tim Pritchett and Chris Hillsman to turn out some good-time Southern rock tunes.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. www.meltingpointathens. com* ASHUTTO MIRRA This alternative rock quartet features members of alterna-soul group The Revival.

LEADING EDGE The local band formerly known as Mudra has gotten a bit more upbeat since the name change—channeling alternative rock and pop sounds from across the decades.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Every Wednesday with Stan.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens THE CONSTELLATIONS This Atlanta band plays a psychedelic blend of soul rock with hip-hop flourishes.

The latest record, Southern Gothic, was produced by Grammy-winner Ben H. Allen (Gnarls Barkley). * Advance Tickets Available

Down the Line 6/25–6/28 AthFest (Various Venues) 7/10 Redneck GReece (Jot ‘Em Down Country Store & BBQ) 7/16 Eureka California / Idiot Slowdown (40 Watt Club) 7/17 Nautilus / Zoogma (Georgia Theatre) 7/21 A. A. Bondy / Connor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band (40 Watt Club)* 7/21 Hoots and Hellmouth (The Melting Point)* 7/22 Magnolia Electric Company / Thousand Arrows (40 Watt Club) 8/1 Harvey Milk / Torche (40 Watt Club)* * Advance Tickets Available

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bulletin board DO SOMETHING; GET INVOLVED! Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board and Art Around Town is every THURSDAY at 12 p.m.

Email calendar@flagpole.com. Listings are printed based on available space, more listings are online.

ART Call for Entries (The Classic Center) The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is accepting submissions through July 19 for free-form bicycle racks designed by artists.

Winning racks will be installed on Hancock and Foundry streets. 706357-4417, www.classiccenter.com Call for Entries (ATHICA) Seeking work that addresses the embattled news media industry for upcoming “Free Press in Free Fall” exhibit (Sept. 19–Nov. 8). Deadline is July 6. See site for instructions. www.athica.org/callforentries.php

AUDITIONS Brigadoon (Athens Little Playhouse) ALP is holding auditions for upcoming Aug. production of Brigadoon. Come prepared to sing a 2–3 minute song, learn a simple dance routine and do a cold reading from the script. Open to ages 10–80.

June 17, 6:30–9 p.m. 706-2081036, www.athenslittleplayhouse.org Athens Rock Theatre (Call for location) Seeking performance artists, dancers and trapeze artists to perform in a fall production of “Hellfire Cabaret” with Mad Whiskey Grin. Contact Genie for more info.

706-338-7969, zen_motion@ hotmail.com

CLASSES Aging & Disability Resource Connection Seminar (ACC Library) Learn how to access free resource information for seniors, the disabled and caregivers. June

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25, 1:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! 706583-2546 Archery for Beginners (Sandy Creek Park) Basic archery instructions for beginners with a strong emphasis on safety. Ages 10 & up.

Pre-registration required. June 27, 10 a.m. $6. 706-613-3631 AWC Classes (Athens Wellness Cooperative) Offering community acupuncture sessions Wednesdays– Fridays from 1–5 p.m. ($25). Also, Yoga, Pilates, tai chi and salsa classes for adults and older teens.

Full schedule online. $14/drop-in, $60/6 classes, $108/12 classes.

706-369-8855, www.wellnesscooperative.com “Beyond Memoir” (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Poet and essayist Dana Wildsmith provides instruction on how to focus on the facts of your life in your writing without merely recording family stories.

All levels are welcome. July 11, 18 & 25, 9 a.m.–noon. $150. 706-7694565, info@ocaf.com Booty Camp (Sangha Yoga Studio) A low-impact core fitness course led

by Mary Imes. Tuesdays, 5:30–6:45 p.m. Fridays, 10:30–11:45 a.m.

706-613-1143 Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” class every Friday from 7–9 p.m. and “Family Try Clay” every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. ($20/ person). Also now registering for 8-week summer classes. 706-3553161, www.gooddirt.net Computer Class (ACC Library) “Introduction to Word.” In the Educational Technology Center. Call to register. June 25, 7–8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 Cooking in the Garden: Sushi for Dummies (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn techniques for preparing sushi rice and cutting a variety of vegetable fillings. Pre-

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registration required. June 18, 6:30 p.m. $27. 706-542-6156, www.uga. edu/botgarden Craft Classes (Main Street Yarns, Watkinsville) Offering instruction in knitting, crocheting, wheel spinning and more. Full schedule online.

706-769-5531, www.mainstreetyarns.com Creditability Workshop (Goodwill Career Center, 10 Huntington Road) Credit union professionals share the secrets to improved credit. Call to pre-register.

June 18, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-433-1908, 706-613-0122 Dog and Cat Treat Baking Workshop (Earth Fare) Participants will take home recipes, freshly baked treats and samples from Z Dog Bakery. Hosted by the Cat Zip Alliance. June 17, 7 p.m. $8.

706-207-1013, www.catzip.org Earthen Building Intensive Workshop Series (Earthsong) Three-week course covering natural building philosophy, ecological design, cob construction, natural plasters and earthen floor construction.

Focus will be placed on hands-on experience. Camping provided, vegetarian meals included. July 10–31. $2000. will@redclaynb.org, www. redclaynb.org, www.earthsong.cc Garden Jewelry (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn to make beads, mirrors and pendants for your garden. All supplies will be provided to create two garden ornaments.

Pre-registration required. July 9, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $27. 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Getting Started with Genealogy (ACC Library) Monthly informal class to walk you through the basics of researching family history. Bring a pencil and paper. In Heritage Room. June 18, 6–8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Mark Watkins’ series of drawings “Cats Love Birds” is on display at Mama’s Boy June 19 through July 20.

Laugh-a-Yoga (Mind Body Institute) Laugh your stress away.

Helps produce changes in mood, confidence and health. June 19, 5:30 p.m. $5. 706-475-7329, www.armc. org/mbi MBI Classes (Mind Body Institute) Offerings include Therapeutic Yoga, Chair Yoga, Yoga for the Unbendable Man, Prenatal Yoga and more.

Morning, afternoon and evening class times. 706-475-7329, www. armc.org/mbi Reiki Clinic (Pangea Herbs) De-stress with a 15-minute reiki tune-up. June 27, 1–5 p.m. FREE! 706-549-6007 Resumé Workshop (Oconee County Library) Joe Freeman leads workshop on how to select, organize and summarize your resumé information for maximum effect. June 18, 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 Tae Kwon Do & Jodo Classes (Live Oak Martial Arts) For kids and adults, beginner–advanced. Chase St. Warehouses, next to Canopy and ATHICA. Mondays–Thursdays, 3:30-8:30 p.m. 706-548-0077, www. liveoakmartialarts.com Tech Tips: Photoshop (ACC Library) Learn how to optimize photos and graphics for printing and uploading to the web. June 23, 12:15–1 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Yoga Classes (Om Town Yoga, 190 Park Avenue) Ongoing classes with detailed asana instruction.

Multi-class discounts. Mondays, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m. $10/drop-in. www.athensomtownyoga.com Yoga for Beginners (Athens Wellness Cooperative) Slower paced class accessible to people of all sizes, ages and fitness levels. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. $14/drop-in, $60/6 classes, $108/12 classes. www. wellnesscooperative.com YWCO Classes (YWCO) Offerings include Belly Dancing, Triathlon Training, Pilates and Yoga. Full schedule online. 706-354-7880, www.ywco.org

HELP OUT! American Red Cross (Red Cross Donor Center, 3525 Atlanta Hwy.) This month all donors will receive coupons from local restaurants and be entered for a chance to win a cruise for two. 706-546-0681, www. redcrossblood.org Athens Farmers’ Market Volunteers (Bishop Park) Looking for people willing to help out anytime between 6:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on any Saturday through Nov. 14. marketmanager@athensfarmersmarket.net Bike Recycling Program (Chase Street Warehouses) Join BikeAthens volunteers as they clean and repair donated bicycles for local service agencies. Bike repair skills a plus, but not necessary. Sunday, 2–4 p.m. Monday & Wednesday, 6–8 p.m. www.bikeathens.com Book Donations (Oconee County Library) Collecting used books for the library’s annual fundraising book sale in September. Drop items at the library or call Pat Hallow, 706-3100880, to arrange a pick-up.

Foster Homes Needed (Athens Area Humane Society) AAHS is looking for dependable foster parents to take in cats/dogs for a limited time (often 2–4 weeks). www. athenshumanesociety.org. foster@ athenshumanesociety.org Volunteer Gallery Sitters (ATHICA) ATHICA needs gallery sitters June 20–July 20. Visit www. athica.org/volunteer.php for info and email volunteers@athica.org to start.

KIDSTUFF Be Creative @ Your Library (ACC Library) Calling all young authors and illustrators. Seeking short stories to include in a book that will be added to the library’s collection.

Each child can submit one story up to four pages long. Participants will be invited to a book release party at

the end of the summer. Ages 10 & under. Through July 30. FREE! 706613-3650 Belly Dancing Class (ACC Library) Clara Smith teaches the basics of belly dance. Ages 11–18.

Tuesdays, June 23–30, 2–3 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 Book Club (Oconee County Library) Rising 4th–6th graders are invited to participate in a Diary of a Wimpy Kid book club. Must register by July 1 at the circulation desk. July 6, 2 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 Creative Movement (Floorspace) Ongoing class for ages 3–5.

Thursdays, 4:15 p.m. $40/4 classes.

706-850-5557, lisayaconelli@ yahoo.com Cyber Camp (Rocksprings Neighborhood Center) Learn basic computer skills, typing skills, Internet safety, the history of computers and take a trip to UGA to see one of the state’s largest CPUs in action. Guest speakers throughout the week. Register by July 24. July 27–31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $11. 706613-3603 EcoCamp (Georgia Nature Center, Watkinsville) Summer day camp for ages 4–16. Kids learn about solar power, organic farming, carnivorous plants and green building while exploring over 100 acres of fern grottos, springs, creeks and waterfalls. Upcoming sessions: June 22–26, July 13–17 & July 27–31. $49–$199. 706-769-1000, www. ecocamp.org Henna Hands (ACC Library) Learn how to apply temporary henna body art. Ages 11–18. Pre-registration required. June 25, 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Invasion of the Forest Snatchers (Greenway) Learn how to identify invasive plants so you can fight the invasion at home.

All ages. Call to register. June 20, 9 a.m. Call for fees. 706-613-3614 Kids’ Art Camps (Good Dirt) Now registering for summer art camps.

Camps for the week of June 22–26: “Garden Art for Little Sprouts” (ages

4–6) and “Groovy Gardens” (ages 11 & up). www.gooddirt.net. 706355-3161 New Moon Summer Adventure Camps (Various Locations) Activities include hiking, swimming and more. Fee includes expenses. June 22–26, July 13–17 & July 20–24, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $150/week. 706-338-2892, newmoonpreschool@gmail.com Ninja Scout Adventure Camp (State Botanical Garden) Curriculum blends ancient Asian arts, NativeAmerican wisdom and African musical traditions. Ages 9–12. July 1–2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $85. 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Summer Academy at UGA (UGA Campus) Center for Continuing Education now registering for its week-long summer programs for ages 11–17. This year’s offerings include Comic Book and Cartoon Art, Website Design, Film School and more. $149–$349. 706-5423537, www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/ summeracademy

Summer Reading Program (ACC Library) Stop by to pick up your reading log and a list of summer events. Ages 11–18. FREE! 706-613-3650 Summer Stretch Camp (Full Bloom Center) Now registering for summer camp featuring children’s yoga, arts, gardening and more. One week sessions (Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) throughout June and July. Ages 3–12. $120/ week. summerstretch@gmail.com Swim School (Bishop Park) Now registering for lessons for levels I–V taught by an American Red Cross Instructor. July 7–23. $33. 706613-3589 Teen Art Contest (ACC Library) Any media (except sculpture) are accepted. Enter your three best pieces to be voted on by other teens. Prizes will be awarded to the top three.

Through July 24. 706-613-3650 Yoga Sprouts (Full Bloom Center) Fun, playful yoga for kids ages 2–6.

Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. $14/single class, $60/6 classes. 706-353-3373

ART AROUND TOWN ACC Library (Heritage Room Corridor) 2009 Congressional Arts Contest. Through June. “Forever Free: Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation,” a new traveling exhibition that traces Lincoln’s transformation from an antislavery moderate into “The Great Emancipator.” Through July 10. (Top of the Stairs Gallery) Work by Tyrus Litton of the GA Fine Arts Academy. Through June. (Lobby) “River of Words,” an exhibit intended to stimulate kids’ imaginations through poetry and art. Through June 26.

Antiques and Jewels “Athens Fine Art Gallery,” an exhibit featuring works by Mary Porter, Elizabeth Barton, Brandon Zinninger, Greg Benson, Jim StipeMaas, Taylor DuBeau, Judy Dudley O’Donnell and Susan Elizabeth. Through September.

ATHICA “Emerges III,” featuring Jennifer Desormeaux’s documentation of her running routines, Layet Johnson & Charles Westfall’s simulated ocean journey and Robyn Waserman’s large-scale color prints from her expedition to Antarctica. Robert August Peterson’s multimedia installation will be set up at ATHICA’s satellite space in the Bottleworks. June 20–July 19. Reception June 20.

Aurum Studio Artist Studio Sale featuring work by 19 local artists, including Margaret Agner, John Ahee, Shannon Candler, Leigh Ellis, Joe Ruiz, Margie Spalding, Joy Stanley, Lamar Wood and Chris Wyrick.

Through June 26.

Big City Bread Cafe Mosaic artwork by J. Elizabeth Wright. Through June.

Ciné Barcafé Exhibit featuring work by recent MFA graduates Stacy Isenbarger and Erin McIntosh.

Through June 20.

Elements Hair Salon Abstract paintings by Meg McConnell. Through August.

Five Star Day Café Watercolors by Becca Edwards.

Through mid-June.

Five Star Day Cafe—Eastside Paintings by Jim StipeMaas. Through June.

Flicker Theatre & Bar “Letters from Emptiness,” featuring new paintings by David Hale. Through June.

Good Dirt New work by Roger Jamison, Tiffany Whitfield, Rob Sutherland and Geoff Pickett. Through June.

The Grit “Heavy Metal,” featuring mixed-media work by Ben Baumgartner (AKA Ben Venom) of San Francisco, CA. Through June 21. Music photography

by Mike White and Jason Thrasher. June 21–July 12.

Ice House Underground (Madison) Exhibit featuring landscapes by Sam Traina, abstract work by Shannon Candler and paintings inspired by Norse mythology by Liselott Johnsson. Through Aug. 22.

Jittery Joe’s Coffee (Watkinsville) Floral photography by Don Byram. Through June 18. (Baxter St.) Paintings by Lauren Harrell. Through June. (Barnett Shoals Rd.) Psychedelic drawings by Gabriel Ricks.

Through June.

Lamar Dodd School of Art “Nothing Is Your Own,” featuring paintings by Daniel Barber. Through June 19.

Last Resort Grill Photography by John Griffiths.

Through June.

Lyndon House Arts Center A selection of needlework and a five-panel tapestry depicting flora,

SUPPORT Domestic Violence Support Group Dinner at 6 p.m. Call hotline at 706-543-3331 for location.

Emotional Abuse Support Group Call Project Safe hotline at 706-543-3331 for location.

Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m.

Mental Health Support Group (St. Mary’s Hospital) Meets in the lobby conference room.

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 706-7835706, www.athensmentalhealth.org

ON THE STREET Men with Aprons (Bishop Park) Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Program will host a Men’s Bake Sale June 20. The program is looking for men interested in baking treats and joining the “Men with Aprons” team. 706-208-1001, womenbuild@ athenshabitat.com f

fauna and natural wonders of the U.S. that was created over a period of 6 years by over 1,000 artists.

Presented by the Dogwood chapter of the Embroiders’ Guild of America. Through July 18. “Light After Dark,” featuring a selection of dream-like landscapes by photographers Karekin and Ginger Goekjian. Through Aug. 15. A juried exhibition of works by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Through Aug. 15.

Madison County Library Face jugs by Mudcat Pottery (Janice Hall and Pat Shields) of Danielsville.

Through June.

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center “The Houses of Madison: Pen and Ink Drawings,” featuring original works by Atlanta architect and artist Kemp Mooney. Through June 30. “The Many Faces of Madison: A History of Portrait Painting in the Piedmont” features 35 portraits dating from the late-18th century through 1985. Exhibit curated by Spalding Nix. Through June 30.

Mama’s Boy Oil paintings by David Noah. Through June 17. A display featuring the original drawings of Mark Watkins’ “Cats Love Birds” zine. June 18–July 20. Reception June 19.

Marigold Cafe (Winterville) Abstract paintings by Meg McConnell. Through August.

Monroe Art Guild Stephanie Roberts photographically documents 365 days in a sequence in “Project 365: Daily Discoveries.” Through June 25.

Oconee County Library Acrylic paintings by Lanelle Mauldin. Through June.

Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation Annual Members’ Exhibit, featuring a diverse display of works, including sculpture, paintings, drawings, textiles, jewelry, pottery and photos, from a variety of skilled artists who are also OCAF members. Through June 30.

Original Fine Art Gallery Paintings, photography and other work by local artists Susan Vaclavik, Angali Singh, Michael K. Fouche and more.

Pauley’s Original Crepe Bar “Streak,” featuring photographs by Brittny Teree Smith. Through June.

The Point of Art Gallery (Union Point) “On the Road,” featuring work by Del Sanders, Cameron Hampton and Anne Jenkins. Through July 4. www. thepointofart.net Red Eye Coffee Monsterrific paintings by Dan Smith. Through June. www.seedanpaint.com State Botanical Garden of Georgia “Out on a Limb: An Artful Journey,” an exhibit featuring traditional watercolors and funky mixed media works

by Judy Bolton Jarrett that focus on her love of trees.

Through June 19.

Transmetropolitan (Oglethorpe Ave.) New paintings by Ainhoa Canup. Through June. (Downtown) New paintings by Lindsey Reynolds.

UGA Aderhold Local artist and UGA faculty member Jamie Calkin helps the College of Education recognize its centennial year with “Celebration,” a rotating exhibit of original watercolors of the UGA campus and downtown Athens. Through Aug. 30.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens “Digital Collage,” featuring work by local artist Roger Moore. Through July 2.

White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates An exhibition of prints and drawings by Amanda Jane Burk. Through June.

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reality check Matters Of The Heart And Loins Your column is usually a highlight when I read Flagpole each week. This time, however, I can’t believe the bad advice you gave Anonymous, issue 21 [May 27].

Are you kidding me?

You totally missed the fact that this man’s intuition is screaming at him to run away from this lying bitch. That’s why he doesn’t feel good. The fact is, she was not honest with him from the very beginning, and that is NO WAY to start a relationship with someone you care about. There is nothing healthy about deception. Yet you seem to give this woman all kinds of leeway on the matter. She’ll change?

Doubtful. Housing problems? Ridiculous excuse.

This man already knows this relationship is doomed and your advice to him seriously lacks practical thinking. Red flags are falling all around this man. Can you see them?

I said I found her behavior suspect; I expressed doubt about her excuse for continuing to live with her supposedly estranged husband; and I recommended that he back away from the relationship. What did you not see?

I have a problem.

The girl I’ve been seeing comes very quickly.

I have pretty much always taken a while to come, but lately I haven’t been able to at all. I am attracted to her, and she is willing to go for a long time with me, but eventually one of us gets tired. She feels bad, and I feel pressure to “finish.” I’m trying to completely cut off masturbation, but other than that, I’m at a loss for advice. Is there anything I can do to make myself more sensitive? It’s getting frustrating. (trying not to be a) Marathon Man Wow, my heart bleeds for you and your ladyfriend, MM. But the solution seems simple: more foreplay for you. Don’t think so hard about how long it is taking you or it will only take longer and everyone will be frustrated and exhausted. Let her know that she shouldn’t feel pressured to get you off, either.

And do consider the fact that it is much more common for women to be multi-orgasmic than it is for men, so she’s got that going for her.

Just try to relax and have fun.

I have been dating the same guy for over two years. We are in a very serious, monogamous relationship. We talk about our future and someday getting married. We enjoy each other’s company, take trips together, cook dinner together, work out together, hang out with friends. We rarely ever argue. There is one “thorn” in the side of our relationship.

He really enjoys looking at Internet porn, and it is really upsetting to me. I understand that he is a man, and I am not the only attractive female in the world, but I just don’t understand why he has to look at naked women that aren’t me. I am young and attractive. I work out. We have a very active physical relationship. We have talked extensively about this issue, and he realizes that it upsets me and vows to try and do better, but inevitably, he just can’t stay away from it. I feel like it would be different if it was something that he wanted to do with me

to improve our sex life, but he does it alone, during the day at his office. Like I said, I am aware that there are plenty of other beautiful women in the world, and I do not expect him to not notice beautiful people, or to occasionally see nudity in movies or on a beach, but how do we combat this issue realistically? Is this just something that all men do and I have to get over it?

Anonymous The short answer is yes, Anonymous. The longer answer is that you have to stop thinking about the porn as a replacement for you, because it isn’t. In fact, the porn isn’t about you at all, and as long as things are still hot in the bedroom, you shouldn’t view it as a problem. It isn’t about beauty, either. It’s about variety. Not only variety in the naked women that he sees, but in the kind of stimulation that he needs. Not all men look at porn, but most of them do, and throwing away an otherwise healthy and happy relationship over it would be a mistake. If he stops sleeping with you, or starts looking at porn so much that it affects his job, then you have a problem.

But unless that happens, you should just let it go.

IKE& JANE

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Dated a guy for a few months. Didn’t work out.

However, he became one of my closest friends and became close with a girlfriend of mine, too. We were sorta like the Three Amigos, if you will. Fast forward to a year later, and we decided to become more than buds. A few months after that he and my girlfriend were still very chummy; going to lunch, chit chatting and she’d even crashed at his place. I told him it made me uncomfortable (she’s been known to parade around in her underwear), and he said he understood. She caught wind of my uncomfortableness and “broke up” with me by telling me she never really liked me in the first place (?!). Then she started calling and texting him regularly. It infuriates me. Isn’t there some sort of “girl code” or such bologna that she should abide by and kinda step out? He’s asked her not to contact him, but she still does. I’ve never disliked an ex-friend like I do now. We’re 30 years old. Sounds like we’re 10. Shouldn’t she just STOP, or am I unreasonable?

Anonymous You lost me somewhere around the fifth sentence there, lady. “More than buds”— are you saying that you were all sleeping together? Or that you and she had a relationship after you and he stopped seeing each other?

Anyway, he said that he told her to stop contacting him, and she still does. So what? If they aren’t hanging out, I think you’re the one that needs to get over it. She will eventually go away. And if he is still friends with her, so what? Why do you care as long as he is still your friend? Am I missing something? Is she trying to date him? Are you afraid he will date her? And if you really think he would, then is he a good friend for you to have?

Jyl Inov Got a question for Jyl? Submit your anonymous inquiry via the Reality Check button at www.flagpole.com.

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Call Mike (706) 207-7400. $380/mo. One bedroom Apt. Pet friendly, huge backyd, safe, pool, W/D onsite. 10 min. walk to Dwntn. AC/Heat. Bills never over $100. Oconee St. area. Avail. at your convenience.

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Rent incl. water, garbage & lawn maintenance. Avail. 8/1. 145 Sandburg St. Owner/Agent Mike (706) 207-7400.

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2BR basement apt. 180 Moss Side Dr. Great rm. w/ FP. Priv. ent. $580/mo + utils. Washer & DW provided. Call (706) 2542526 or (706) 227-9312.

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Dwntn 2BR/1BA, walk to class.

Laundry, lg. deck w/ swing, CHAC. 185 S. Finley St., cobblestone st. the tree that owns itself. $595/mo. (706) 714-1100.

Eastside Cedar Shoals Dr. 4 min. to UGA. Preleasing for Fall! 5BR/3BA. Lg. rms. Total electric. W/D incl. Lawncare & trash p/u paid. $995/mo.

Unbelievable! (706) 621-0077.

Free month’s rent. Stadium Village 2BR/1BA gated community, close to campus.

Water, trash, lawn incl. Pool, gym. $575/mo. (706) 549-6070.

Garage apt. in heart of 5 Pts. 1BR/1BA. Lv. rm., & kitchen incl.

No pets. HWflrs. $500/mo. Call (706) 548-4358.

Hill St. 2BR/1BA. All electric apt. W/D, water, trash, lawn incl. $575/mo. Call (706) 549-6070.

4500 sq. ft. office/shop. 1.5BA, 3 12 ft. overhead doors. 4000 sq. ft. of out building storage. 2+ ac. fenced. Lexington, GA. $595/mo.

(706) 549-9456.

Quiet 1BR/1BA apt. Walking distance to campus. In great n’hood. CHAC. All appls. Hwflrs. $620/mo. Cozy studio apt. also avail. in same n’hood. $480/mo.

(706) 340-7531.

Amazing Office Spaces for lease above Dwntn Five Guys restaurant. No better location!

Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty (706) 372-4166, or (706) 543-4000.

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Athens Executive Suites.

Offices avail. in historic Dwntn bldg. w/ on–site parking. All utils., Internet, & janitorial incl.

Single or multiple offices avail.

Call Stacy (706) 425-4048 or (706) 296-1863.

Remodeled townhome.

2BR/2.5BA. $650/mo. Barnett Shoals Rd. Private patio, W/D, DW, CHAC, HWflrs. No pets.

NS. Across from bus stop. (714) 270-8281.

South Milledge Area. Newly renovated. 4BR/2BA, W/D, DW, private fenced backyd. $1050/ mo. Pamela, Property Manager (706) 247-1805. Go to www. azevedoproperties.com to see listings. Bruce Azevedo, Inc. Studio & 1BR apts. for rent. $495-525/mo., utils. incl. On the bus line. W/D avail., remodeled, quiet complex. Call Katie (706) 202-4777.

Ver y cool layout!

2–3BR/1.5BA apt. in quadraplex. 2 blocks from campus. 5 Pts. area. W/D, CHAC, nice patio. $700–$850/ mo. Pre–leasing. Avail. 8/1.

Pets OK. Call (706) 369-2908.

Walk to 5 Points. 2BR/2.5BA. W/D, FP, pool, pets OK w/ fee.

Close to dog park, on busline.

Outdoor patio. Great location! $750/mo. (706) 202-4777.

Westside condos.

2BR/2BA, $600/mo. 3BR/2BA, $700/mo. Converted clubhouse into a huge open flr. plan.

4 B R / 2 . 5 B A , $1200/mo. 5 Pts. 2BR/2.5BA. lv. rm w/ FP. Corner lot. $700/mo. Eastside quadraplex 2BR/2BA, $525/ mo. 2BR/1BA, $490/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 5493222, (706) 353-2700 or cell (706) 540-1529.

Windsor Place. 2BR/2BA. All appls. FP. $695/mo. Some pets allowed. (706) 540-0857.

Apartments for Sale $89,900. Studio 40.

1BR/1BA. Tile & HWflrs., DW. Courtyds, w/in walking distance to Ramsey Center! Also for rent. Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty.

(706) 372-4166, (706) 543-4000.

1305 Cedar Shoals. $121,900. 2BR/2BA condo.

ReignSold.com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 372-4166, (706) 543-4000.

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Charming historic cottage. 500 sq. ft., 2 rms. 2 FP, BA, ceiling fans, CHAC, Internet, parking, security, pine flrs., excellent condition. Flexible terms.

Great retail store, office, studio, Therapist, etc. $650/mo. 290 N. Milledge Ave. Pls. call Karen (706) 340-3717.

Eastside offices for lease.

1060 Gaines School Rd. 1200 sq. ft., $1200/mo. 500 sq. ft. $625/mo., 150 sq. ft. $300/mo. (706) 546-1615 or athenstownproperties.com.

Paint Artist Studio for rent.

300 sq. ft. $150/mo. 400 sq. ft. $200/mo. 160 Tracy St. Historic Boulevard Area, Artist/Crafts Community. (706) 546-1615 or athenstownproperties.com.

Retail Suites for lease a t H o m e w o o d Vi l l a g e .

1K–12,500 sq. ft. avail. For more info. Call Bryan Austin at (706) 353-1039 or visit www. sumnerproperties.net.

Houses for Rent $1075/mo. OBO. Athens Regional Medical College area.

Close to UGA. 3BR/2BA brick home. HWflrs, granite counters, lg. rms. lg. yd. Perfect for students! (479) 879-1541 or (479) 841-8039. $1170/mo. $390/BR. 3BR/3BA. Close to UGA & Dwntn.

Beautiful brick home. Pets OK. Avail. 8/5. $400 signing bonus or referral fee. Email info@deklerealty.com, or (706) 548-0580. $1460/mo. $365/BR. 4BR/4BA. Close to UGA & Dwntn.

Beautiful brick home. Pets OK. Avail. 8/5. $400 signing bonus or referral fee. Email info@ deklerealty.com, or call (706) 548-0580. $300–$400/BR. 3–5BR townhome on Eastside. Double p o rc h e s , H W f l r s . , c e i l i n g fans, DW, W/D, trash incl., & new pool. Now leasing! (706) 543-1910 or email becky@ landmarkathens.com.

$350 & up! 1BR, 2BR, & 3BR homes for lease. Just 1.5 mi. from UGA & Dwntn! Water & lawn maintenance incl. Call Dekle Realty (706) 548-0580. $395–$1700/mo. 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, 4BR, & 5BR. Prices reduced!

Awesome walk & bike to campus & town! Pre–leasing for Fall! Many historical houses w/ lg. rms, high ceilings, big windows, HWflrs., old–world charm, modern amenities. Porches, & yds. Pet friendly. These go fast! Email for list: luckydawg96@yahoo.com. $500 lease–signing bonus!

4BR/4BA. New construction, all appls. incl. $450/BR. A view of Dwntn. Off North Ave. Avail. July.

(706) 202-4648. $525/mo. Blocks from UGA/ Dwntn. 2BR/1BA. W/D. Avail. 8/1.

505 Willow St. Owner/Agent Mike (706) 207-7400. $625/mo. 2 lg. BR/1BA. Blocks from campus & Dwntn. 12 ft. ceilings, W/D hookups.

Dead-end St. 145 Elizabeth St. Avail. now. Owner/Agent. Call Mike (706) 207-7400. $650/mo. Eastside. Nice 3BR w/ study rm., HWflrs., porch, W/D conn. Mins. to UGA/Dwntn. Avail 7/1. Call (678) 643-5851. $725/mo. 3BR/1BA Westside ranch. Quiet street near loop, 78, 316. CHAC, fridge, range, DW, W/D hookup. incl. water, sewer, trash. Avail. 7/1 or sooner. (706) 353-0196, (706) 247-3499. $875/mo. 3BR/1BA. Spacious renovated 1880s farmhouse on fenced ac. lot. 16 ft. ceilings, HWflrs, W/D, porches. 1/2 mi. from Dwntn & campus. Pets OK w/ dep. Avail. 7/1. (912) 655-5550 or email callinectes_ sapidus@hotmail.com. $895/mo. 4BR/1.5BA. CHAC, W/D, lg. kitchen, quiet & safe n’hood, Eastside, 10 min. to UGA. Avail. now. 117 Crossbow Circle. Owner/Agent, Call Mike at (706) 207-7400. $995/mo., 3BR/2BA, lg. house, only 5 min. to campus. Popular Eastside, safe n’hood, exc. cond., no pets. 475 Crestwood Dr. Call Mike at (706) 207-7400 or email mikejoyner@charter.net.

1, 2, 3BR houses. Pre–leasing for fall. Close to UGA & Dwntn. Call (706) 255-0066.

145 Woodcrest Dr. Avail. now!

3BR/2BA. CHAC. Fenced yd.

Pets OK. No pet fees! Free W/D if needed. $825/mo. Call (706) 372-6813.

1BR Cottage in Boulevard area. Fully remodeled. Incl. DW & W/D hookups. $695/mo. Call (706) 546-6900 or go to www.

ValerioProperties.com.

1BR huge apartment in historic Boulevard house.

Incl. W/D hookups, DW, HWflrs, pet friendly. 2 to choose from! $675-795/mo. Call (706) 5466900 or go to www.Valerio Properties.com.

226 Johnson Dr. Behind Carmike.

Stellar rental! Bamboo & tile flrs., all new appls, W/D. 2BR/1BA. $850/mo. Avail. now!

Pets OK. Call (706) 340-5054.

2BR/1BA & 1BR/1BA apts. Great in-town n’hood. Walk everywhere.

Water & garbage paid. $490$695/mo. Check out boulevard​ property​management.com or call (706) 548-9797.

2BR/1BA Blvd. area duplex.

Energy efficient, total electric, recently renovated, W/D, DW, HVAC, shared fenced yd, some pets OK. Avail. now. Lease/ dep./refs. req’d. $650/mo. (706) 227-6000.

2BR/1BA Woody Drive. Newly renovated duplexes, beautifully landscaped, quiet dead–in street, perfect for everyone.

Timothy school zone & close to every shopping need. (706) 5489797 or boulevard​p roperty​ management.com.

2BR/1BA cute cottage w/ front porch. CHAC, near UGA. Avail 8/1. $800/mo. Also, ask about 2 other available houses. Call (706) 354-1276 or (706) 540-7812.

2BR/2BA. Navy School area. Lg. covered front porch. All appls., incl. W/D. Excellent condition.

Vacant & ready for occupancy. $600/mo. Owner/Agent (706) 540-0472.

2–3BR/1BA. 1/2 mile to campus. Fenced backyd., HWflrs., DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Pre–leasing. Avail. 8/1. $800–$950/mo. Won’t last! (706) 369-2908.

2BR/1BA duplex on Willow Run near ARMC. Incl. W/D hookups, DW, CHAC. $675/mo. Call (706) 546-6900 or go to www.Valerio Properties.com.

3BR/1.5BA. 288 4th St. Pre– leasing for 8/1/09. Fenced yd.

DW, CHAC, big yd. W/D, FP, garbage disposal, HWflrs. Pecan trees. $800/mo. + $800/sec.

(706) 254-2936.

2BR/1BA in Five Points. HWflrs, tile BA, W/D. Great locations.

12 & 14 Milledge Ct. $625/mo.

(706) 548-9797 or boulevard​ property​management.com.

3BR/1.5BA. HWflrs., CHVAC, W/D. University Heights on Eastside. On busline, convenient to East Campus. $950/mo. Call Dave (706) 201-9222.

2BR/1BA. $765/mo. Off Jefferson River Rd. HVAC, DW, W/D hookups, HWflrs. Lg. privacy– fenced backyd. Pets OK upon approval. Avail. now! Call (706) 714-6089.

3BR/1BA brick house w/ carport.

Fenced yd. Pets OK. $650/ mo. Attractive brick 3BR/1BA house also avail., CHAC, DW, W/D, & carport. $750/mo. Call (706) 548-5869.

2BR/1BA. 1.5 mi from Dwntn.

Complete renovation. HWflrs., HVAC, W/D, new appls! Lg. fenced yd. Avail. 8/1. Pets OK. $800/mo. + dep. (864) 901-9949.

3BR/1BA pet friendly home.

A t h e n s R e g i o n a l a re a w / fenced–in yd. $850/mo. All Hart Realty (706) 476-8262 or (706) 201-7363.

2BR/1BA. 2790 Danielsville Rd. Wooded. Wide porch. CHAC, W/D hookup. Wood flrs., fenced yd., lawncare incl. $600/mo. + dep. (706) 546-5390, lv. msg.

3BR/2.5BA end–unit townhome off Cedar Shoals. Pets OK. Incl.

W/D. On bus route. Only $750/ mo. Now 1/2 off your first month’s Rent! Aaron (706) 207-2957.

2BR/1BA. 2895 Danielsville Rd. Wooded. Wide porch. CHAC, W/D hookup. Wood flrs., fenced yd., lawncare incl. $600/mo. + dep. (706) 546-5390, lv. msg.

2BR/1BA. East Athens cottage.

Lv. rm., din. rm., new kitchen, & HWflrs. $625/mo. Call Linda (706) 543-5604.

2BR/1BA. HWflrs, W/D, CHAC, FP, ceiling fans, close to Dwntn/ campus. Pets OK. Porches. $650/mo. + dep. Avail. 8/1. 375 N. Billups. Email dmarklevitt@ hotmail.com, (706) 424-9127.

2BR/2.5BA townhome for rent on Westside. Lg. lv. & din. rm. W/D. Ample storage. Private back patio w/ grill & lg. shared backyd.

Avail. 7/1. Call (773) 805-5780.

2BR/2.5BA. 256 Appleby Mews. Poolside, W/D, DW, porch, lg. BRs, on Oconee Hill close to Mama’s Boy & the Greenway! Lots of room for little money. $675/mo.

(706) 548-9797.

2BR/2BA in–town luxury!

Unique, Immaculate, & Huge! W/D. Quick, beautiful walk to Dwntn & UGA Arch.

Must see to appreciate! $1100/ mo. (706) 372-3957. Virtual tour www.visualtour.com/shownp. asp?sk=13&t=1868334.

3BR/2BA house. Cedar creek subdivision. Fenced backyd., gas grill attached to sundeck, FP, wooded lot. Quiet family n’hood. Swimming community.

360 Sandstone Dr. Avail. 7/1. $1025/mo + dep. (706) 3191846, or (706) 548-4819. GA. R, E, lic. 300830.

3BR/2BA pet friendly home.

Dwntn w/ fenced yd. $1200/mo.

All Hart Realty (706) 476-8262 or (706) 201-7363.

3BR/2BA renovated house w. bonus rm. 1 mi. from Dwntn.

CHAC, W/D, water & trash incl.

320 Conrad Dr. $1100/mo. Call Brian (706) 613-7242.

3–4BRs. 340 Barber, 255 Boulevard Heights, 390 Pound Street, 180 O’Farrell, 135 Garden Court, 160 Gilmer, 135 Glencrest, 1321 Dowdy Road. Check out these great houses online at boulevard​property​management. com or call (706) 548-9797.

4 or 5BR/3BA. Cottage + study.

CHAC, HWflrs., front porch & back deck. DW, W/D, micro, & alarm sys. 1 mi. to Dwntn! Avail.

Aug. (706) 543-1910 or becky@ landmarkathens.com. $370$450/BR. Call about our rent specials!

4BR/2 tile BA. Beautiful lg.

Victorian. CHAC, W/D, DW, 10 ft. ceilings w/ fans, porches, FP, fenced yd., stainless appls. 550 Cobb St. No undergrads, must see. $1580/mo. + dep. Avail. 8/1.

Email dmarklevitt@hotmail.com, 706-424-9127.

4BR/2.5BA beautiful plantation house on 3 acres. High ceilings, HWflrs., lg. kit. & rooms w/ a country setting. Front porch, screen porch & rear sun room. Pets welcome.

3–sided fence. 990 Double Bridges Rd. Avail. 6/1. $1200/mo. + dep.

(706) 319-1846, or (706) 548-4819.

GA. R, E, lic. 300830.

4BR/2BA renovated victorian home. 1/2 mi. from campus. W/D, DW, fenced yd., HWflrs, $1200/ mo. Huge rooms! Lots of character. Pre–leasing. Avail.

8/1. Pets OK. (706) 369-2908.

4BR/3BA. Boulevard area, 686 1/2 Barber St., DW, W/D HWflrs., screened porch, lg. r ms., renovated old church. Some pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $1395/mo. Lease, dep., ref’s. (706) 227-6000.

4BR/4BA brand new houses Dwntn & 5 Pts. Awesome locations! W/D incl. Now preleasing for Fall 09. $1700-1800/ mo. Call Aaron (706) 207-2957.

4BR/4BA brick home. Spacious BR w/ full BA. HVAC. Full kit., deck, lawn/pest control. W/D incl. $860/mo. (404) 274-0948.

4BR/4BA house. $1500/ mo. Convenient to Campus/ Dwntn. Avail. 8/1/09. HWflrs., porch, W/D & more. Solid Source Property Management (770) 4161444 ext. 305.

4BR/4BA house. $900 s p e c i a l ! W/D, sec. sys., 24 hr. maint. service, pets welcome, lawn & pest incl.

(706) 552-3500. Go to www. hancockpropertiesinc.com.

ARMC/Cobbham area.

2BR/1BA. CHAC, total electric, new fixtures, kitchen cabinets & includes Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator.

Lawn care included in $700/mo. rental. Large shady backyard. Available Aug. 1st or sooner if needed. Call Bob (706) 2156848 GAREL #269394.

Adorable 3BR/2.5BA house w/ fenced yard, 1–car garage, 1700 sq. ft. on .5 ac. Lawn care incl.

Lots of storage, nice deck. W/D, DW, CHAC. 6 mi. from UGA in quaint Winterville on Twin Lane.

Avail. now or for fall move in. $1100/mo. Call April (706) 549-5006, & go to www. athenscondosales.com.

All Amenities Incl.! 4BR/4BA on Eastside by Publix. Huge BR suites w/ walk–in closets. It’s the blue one! All Hart Realty (706) 476-8262 or (706) 201-7363.

All Around Athens & near Campus! 105 Redstone Dr. 2BR/1BA, $525/mo. 276 Oak Meadows, 3BR/2BA, $995/mo. 597 Dearing St. off Milledge. 4BR/2BA, $1495/ mo. 105 Whitehall Rd., 2BR/1BA, $675/mo. (706) 5467946, Flowersnancy@bellsouth. net. See virtual tours www. nancyflowers.com.

All Hart Realty has cool houses for Fall! New construction or historic renovations. All locations, all sizes, all prices. All Hart Realty (706) 476-8262 or (706) 201-7363.

Amazing n’hood off Milledge Ave. Pet friendly, 4 & 5BR houses starting at $1260/mo. All Hart Realty (706) 476-8262 or (706) 201-7363.

Avail. Aug.! 3 & 4 Bedroom Cottages. Close to campus!

Features incl. DW, W/D, private BAs, pool! Leasing special! $400–$485/BR. Call (706) 543-1910 or email becky@ landmarkathens.com.

Best rentals in Athens!

1–5BR houses, apts., condos.

In the heart of UGA/Dwntn/5 Pts. Going fast, call today!

(706) 369-2908 for more info.

Cobbham. 3–4BR, 3 full BA. HWflrs, CHAC, Sm. pets OK. Avail. now! 1 yr. lease & sec. dep. $1700/mo. Call (706) 224-9307.

Duplex for rent. 2BR/1.5BA. Fenced yd. Sleepy Creek Dr. near UGA, Memorial Park & Birchmore Tr. W/D, DW, CHAC. Avail. Aug. $725/mo. Call April (706) 549-5006, go to www. athenscondosales.com.

Duplex for rent. 2BR/1.5BA. Jolly Lane in Sleepy Hollow Subdivision. Near UGA, Memorial Park & Birchmore Trail.

W/D, DW, CHAC. Avail Aug. $715/mo. Call April (706) 5495006, go to www.athens condosales.com.

East Athens. Remodeled 2BR/1BA house on cul–de–sac.

CHAC, extra insulation, ceiling fans. Deck. Pet OK. Avail. 6/15 . $675/mo. Free water & garbage.

Owner/Broker (706) 340-4619.

Eastside 2BR/1BA split lvl. Lg. lv. area splits BRs. Lg. kitchen.

Priv. drive. Big backyd. w/ storage bldg. Appls. incl. $675/mo. + dep.

Pet negotiable. (706) 248-7338.

Excellent renovated 4BR/3BA. 1/2 mi. to campus. Lots of character! Big rms. DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Pre–leasing, Avail. 8/1. $1350/mo. Call (706) 369-2908. ➤ continued on next page

3BR/2BA. Tiled, CHAC, W/D, DW, HWflrs, in–town, fenced yd., pets OK, carport, $960/mo. + dep.

260 Sunset Dr. Avail. 8/1. (706) 424-9127 or email dmarklevitt@ hotmail.com.

3BR/3BA Eastside. Quiet n’hood. $1100/mo. All appls. 213 Springtree St. Avail 8/1. (706) 713-0626.

3–4BR/4BA house. Great location! Walk to Dwntn. $1400/ mo. All appls. 200 MLK Jr. Pkwy.

Avail. 8/1. (706) 713-0626.

2BR/2BA on 22 ac., 35 mins from Athens. Trails, creek, swimming shoals, fish pond. A r t i s t designed sunny house.

CHAC, W/D, free well water.

Wood stove. Neighbors organic farm. Pets welcome. Ogelthorpe Co. Avail. 8/1. $700/mo. Call Rose (706) 540-5979

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Five Points Duplexes.

2BR/1BA & 4BR/3BA. Close to campus/bus stops, incl.

W/D! $900–1325/mo. Call (706) 546-6900 or go to www.ValerioProperties. com.

Great 4BR/4BA houses. 1/2 mi. from campus. Front porch, back deck, nice yd., DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Pre–leasing Avail.

8/1. $1100/mo. (706) 369-2908.

Heart of 5 Pts. 3BR/2BA. Lv. rm., din. rm., & kitchen. No pets.

Unfurnished. $1450/mo. Call (706) 548-4358.

Huge 5BR/4BA Normaltown home. 2 lv. rms., FP, 2 kitchens.

Safe parking, deck & patio w/ grill. RE/MAX Realtor Michelle Watson (706) 433-2712. $2K/mo.

Pets OK. Incredible 4BR/4BA house.

WiFi, Stainless, granite, pets OK. $1500/mo. Dwntn. All Hart Realty (706) 476-8262 or (706) 201-7363.

Next to UGA. 836 Church St. 2BR brick duplex. All appls.

Avail. 8/1. $650/mo. Owner/ Broker Herbert Bond at (706) 224-8002.

Northside 2BR/1BA, lg. lot, $600/mo. H o s p i t a l a re a Fenced–in yd. Avail. June. $800/ mo. Five Points 2BR/2.5BA, lv. rm. w/ FP, corner lot, $700/mo.

Eastside 3BR/2BA. Lg. yd., on dead–end street. $1100/mo.

4BR/2BA w/ lg. yd. $1300/mo.

2 or 3BR/1BA w/ screened front porch, $800/mo. Cedar Creek 4BR/2BA $1100/mo. Oconee County 3BR/2BA. Lv. rm. w/ FP, din. rm., double garage, $1100/ mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 549-3222, (706) 353-2700.

Old & ugly, but cheap & close!

1BR/1BA on Oak St. $425/mo.

Walk to campus & Dwntn. All Hart Realty (706) 476-8262 or (706) 201-7363.

Pre-leasing for Fall! Walk to campus! 2 & 3BRs from $625/ mo. W/D, DW, priv. deck, pets welcome. Mention this ad & pay no pet fee! (706) 548-2522, www.dovetailmanagement.com.

1 8 5 P o p l a r. $ 2 2 4 , 9 3 6 .

3BR/1.5BA. In–town classic Artisan home. ReignSold.com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 3724166, (706) 543-4000.

1 B R / 1 B A w / s t u d y. S h a re kitchen. Utils incl. Parking. Free wireless/Tivo! Totally furnished.

Safe, quiet, close to UGA. Priv. entrance/deck. $600/mo. neg.

Avail. 6/1. (706) 296-6956.

2BR/2.5BA Huntington Place townhouse. Near Mall. All appls remain incl. W/D. All electric. Very good condition. Avail. now! $98K. Call for details, (706) 613-9466.

F roommate needed to share cute 3BR/2BA house on Odd St. Grad student/working professional. W/D, DW, CHAC. 1 yr. lease. $525/mo + utils. Avail.

6/20. Pet OK. (706) 614-6331.

3BR/2BA house. Beechwood, 5 Pts. area. HWflrs, new appls. $335K. (706) 254-4343.

FSBO. 1BR studio condo. Broad St., Athens. HWflrs, appls incl.

Private & secure. $94,900. (706) 474-1101.

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Low down payment. Call now (800) 446-1328 (AAN CAN).

Historic Blvd n’hood. 224 Dubose. Meticulously maintained 4BR/2BA. New kitchen, new paint. HWflrs, pressed tin ceiling.

Walk to Dwntn/UGA. $424,900.

Patrick (706) 614-8007, go to www.fullcircleathens.com.

More house for the money in Madison Co. 2–story, 3BR/2.5BA, 1807 sq. ft., 2/3 ac. EnergyStar appls w/ warranties. Fenced yd., gorgeous landscaping. $139,900. (706) 202-6119.

New Construction Homes!

3BR/2BA, 4BR/3BA eco–friendly homes for sale. Featuring 3.5 ac. green space, walking trails, community garden, & rear alley access. 1.1 mi. to Downtown, .3 mi. to Greenway, HWflrs, custom kitchens, artistic tile, metal roofs, Energy Star certified, & more! $174,900 & $205,000. Call Jared at (404) 797-1034 or visit website at www.jwyorkhomes.com.

O w n y o u r o w n re n t a l property! 139 & 143 Strickland Ave. 4BR/3BA on each side of duplex. Entire duplex for $359,800. 1 side for rent $1600/ mo. Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty (706) 372-4166, or (706) 543-4000.

Several 2BR/1BA houses for rent.

East Athens. On cul–de–sac.

CHAC, ceiling fans. Pet OK. Avail. 6/15. $595–$695/mo. Free water & garbage. Owner/Broker (706) 340-4619.

The New I n – To w n !

Remodeled 3BR/2BA bungalow, HWflrs, screened–in porch, slate patio, tin roof, separate garage, walk to shopping & restaurants. $110K. Call Melinda at Benny Payne Realty (706) 540-0606, www.homesinathens.com.

Houses for Sale

Land for Sale

$149,900. Charming 2BR/2BA. Remodeled in 2006. 1.5 mi. to UGA & Dwntn. (404) 6264351, http://picasaweb.google. com/230JohnsonDrive.

Texas land. Zero $ down! 20 ac. ranches, near El Paso. Beautiful mountain views, road access, surveyed. $15,900. $159/mo.

Money back guarantee. Owner financing. (800) 843-7537, www. sunsetranches.com (AAN CAN).

$219,900.180 Marshall Drive.

Watkinsville. 3BR/2BA w/ bonus rm. DW, CHAC, FP, HWflrs, new interior paint, & bricked patios, irrigation system. (407) 421-1604.

Roommates 1 or 2 F roommates to share exceptional house in Normaltown/ARMC area w/ UGA student. $475/mo. incl. all utils., W/D, WiFi, TV, etc. Pet OK. (706) 614-8876 or cad126@ uga.edu.

Christian F seeks roommate to share townhouse. Call (706) 202-1553.

M UGA student seeks ro o m m a t e t o s h a re n e w l y re n o v a t e d 2 B R / 2 B A c o n d o for 2009–10 school yr. 1.5 mi. to campus, on bus line. Pool, volleyball, basketball. W/D, DW, water & garbage incl. No pets. NS. $360/mo. George (706) 372-8960 or (706) 372-8962.

Responsible roommate needed in Nor maltown house.

2BR/1.5BA. W/D & DW. $400/ mo + 1/2 utils. Furnished rm. optional. Pet OK. Fenced in yd.

(706) 614-8352.

Roommate needed to share nice apt. in Appleby Mews. Near campus. $375/mo. (678) 8874599 or email markabuzzotta@ comcast.net or go to website at www.athensapt.com.

Roommate needed. Brand new townhome, 3BR/2.5BA. HWflrs., vaulted ceilings, pool. No pets. $375/mo. + 1/3 utils. Dep. neg.

Avail. now. (706) 714-8072.

Roommates needed. Awesome house. Avail. 8/1. Huge rms, 12’ ceilings fans, HWflrs, HVAC, multiple entrances. 2 kitchens, 2 full BAs. W/D provided.

Graduate student/professional.

(706) 424-0901.

Very nice rm. w/ lg. closet in a great house. HWflrs, WiFi, CHAC, W/D, DW, screened–in porch. No pets pls. Avail. now. $340/mo. + 1/3 utils. (706) 254-2991.

Rooms for Rent 1BR/1BA available in house/recording studio. $475/mo. + 1/4 of utils. In 5 Pts. 12 mo. lease. Move–in date 8/1. Call Luke at (703) 7272184 or animalspiritsmusic@ gmail.com.

Charming country house. Fully furnished. 2BR’s avail. Female only. 15 min. from UGA, 5 min. from Athens Tech. $275/BR incl. utils./Internet access. W/D, DW, renovated kitchen. No pets.

(706) 369-1659.

Close to campus. M or F. Must be pet friendly. Rent $450/mo. + 1/2 utils. Avail. 8/1. Pls. call (706) 248-0738.

Look! Beautiful house. M/F needed for 3BR/2BA. W/D, DW, FP, deck, fenced yds, garage, cool roommates. $310/mo.+ utils. 10 min drive to Dwntn.

(352) 215-0056.

Rms. for rent. $380/mo. 1 yr. lease in BR/4BA house starting July. Private pool, huge home.

3.2 mi. from Dwntn. Call Dan (805) 450-4130.

Roommate to live in 2BR/1BA near campus. CHAC, private garden, fish pond, no pets.

I spend about 4–6 wks a yr., mostly summers, in Athens. 450/ mo. plus utils. Room available mid-July (possibly earlier). email: coverdev00@gmail.com

Sub-lease Avail. July or Aug. 1st. 1BR/1BA house off College Ave. New W/D incl., lg. fridge, porch.

Great location, near Dwntn, on Greenway. $375/mo. Matthew (706) 254-2285.

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For Sale Art Antiques & Jewels Artist Appreciation Sale! Fabulous paintings by Mary Porter, Taylor Dubeau, Jim Stipe Maas, Judy Dudley O’Donnell, Greg Benson, Susan Elizabeth, & Art Quilts by Elizabeth Barton. New Gallery, great prices! Pls. visit 290 N. Milledge Ave. Tue.–Sat., 12pm– 6pm, by chance or appt. on Sun.–Mon. (706) 340-3717.

Businesses Dwntn Clothing Store for Sale. $50K OBO! Owner financing avail. Very well known business.

(770) 634-8241.

Computers

Instruction Ash Raymond. Old Time, Bluegrass, & Folk. Fiddle, banjo, mando, autoharp, etc. (706) 255-5838.

Athens School of Music.

Instruction in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Voice, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, & more. From beginner to expert. Instrument repairs avail. (706) 543-5800.

Guitar lessons taught by college guitar instructor. All styles. 18 yrs. exp. Students have won several guitar competitions.

1st lesson free. Composition/ theory & bass lessons too. David Mitchell, (706) 546-7082 or www. mitchellmusicguitar.com.

Services

Furniture

Fret Shop. Professional guitar repairs & modifications, setups, electronics, precision fretwork.

Previous clients incl. R.E.M., Widespread Panic, Cracker, Bob Mould, John Berry, Abbey Road Live!, Squat. (706) 549-1567.

Tables, chairs, sofas, antiques, clothes, records & players, retro goods, & more! Cool, affordable fur niture ever y day. Go to Agora! Your favorite everything store! 260 W. Clayton St., (706) 316-0130.

Guitar Repair, setups, electronics & fretwork by 20 yr. pro. Thousands of previous clients. Proceeds help benefit N u ç i ’s S p a c e . C o n t a c t Jeff, (404) 643-9772 or www.

AthensGuitar.com for details.

Miscellaneous

Looking for a fun, classy alternative to the typical wedding band? If you are looking for “YMCA” than Squat is not your band. If you want Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, & salsa, then visit www.squatme.com/ weddings. (706) 548-0457.

Get a new computer now!

Brand name. Bad or no credit, no problem! Smallest wkly payments avail. Call now. Call (800) 816-2232 (AAN CAN).

Come to Betty for vintage quilted Chanel bags, just in for Summer! On the corner of Pulaski & Clayton, next to Agora.

Open 1–4 daily. (706) 424-0566.

Flagpole Classifieds! $9/ wk. for your merchandise, $13/ wk. for your house, $15/wk. for your business! Go to www. flagpole.com or call (706) 5490301. Deadlines every Monday at 11am.

Yard Sales Yard sale. 7/6 & 7/7, 9am– 5pm. Including antique motorcycles & motorcycle, scooter & sidecar parts.

50’s, 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s parts, riding gear, accessories, some cafe & chopper parts. Lots of old saddle bags, fairings, racks, lights, mirrors, seats, & tons of odds & ends. Lots of BMW motorcycle parts too. If you’ve got a project & your looking for some interesting vintage parts, I’ve got a huge pile of interesting vintage stuff that I’m clearing out to make room for more. 6/6 & 7/7, 9am–5pm. 529 Woodland Hills Dr. Athens, GA 30606.

Ya r d / A r t S a l e . S a t . 6 / 2 0 9am–1pm. Original art (Eric Simmons & Jessie Merriam), & great books, records, furniture, appliances. 235 Oakland Ave. in 5 Pts. Info answered at jessie_ mmm@hotmail.com.

Music Equipment Alvarez Stage Acoustic Rosewood fretboard. Mahogany back w/ case. $500. (706) 351-9391.

Ask about our Run–till– Sold rate. Lowest classified ad rate in town! Call (706) 5490301 or submit your ad through www.flagpole.com. Restrictions may apply.

New Fender Highway 1 Jazz Bass (Sunburst) w/ Peavey Max. 115 Bass amp + accessories. $950. (706) 850-0992.

Wedding Bands. Quality, professional bands. Weddings, parties. Rock, Jazz, etc. Call Classic City Entertainment. ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 9 - 1 5 6 7 . w w w. classiccityentertainment.com.

Featuring The Magictones— Athens’ premiere wedding & party band. www.themagictones.com.

Services Home and Garden Backyard Solutions.

Make your neighbors jealous!

Waterfalls, ponds, fences, decks, gazebos, porches, & more! Call Robin for free estimate! (706) 340-4492.

Mural Painting. Residential, commercial, hand painted borders, & nurseries. Unbeatable prices! Quality guaranteed.

Call or email for estimate. (706) 961-3633 or scarborough_78@ hotmail.com.

Tutors Freelance. Writing services, book summations, editing help.

Order at $5 per page. Email tawanablount@yahoo.com.

Your Personal Tutor/Editor. PhD candidate (ABD) will help you w/ English skills: class papers, applications, proposals, resumes. Bring ‘em on! Excellent rates. gradams2@hotmail.com or (706) 614-1035.

Jobs Full-time Cozy salon in artist community seeks stylists for booth rent positions. Sense of environmentalism a must! Paul Mitchell Focus Salon. Email res. to jo@honeyssalon.com.

Hardcore Sales Reps Needed. Hourly + commission.

I need the best & forget the rest!

Call Chris (770) 560-5653.

Inoko Express is looking for FT & PT cashiers. Apply in person from 2–4pm at Inoko Express, 3 1 9 0 A t l a n t a H w y. ( 7 0 6 ) 425-8828.

Marketing Communication Specialist. Join an est. Athens company calling CEO’s & CFO’s of major corporations generating sales leads for technology companies. $9/hr. BOS Staffing w w w. b o s t e m p s . c o m , ( 7 0 6 ) 353-3030.

The Globe (Dwntn) is looking for a new cook! Must work Sat/ Sun days. Apply in person Mon.–Sat., ask for Matt.

UberPrints.com is hiring!

Growing web company based in Athens/Watkinsville is looking for talented & motivated individuals to join our team. We have openings in our Customer Service, Production Ar t, & Graphic Design Dept. Great work environment! Visit www. uberprints.com/jobs to learn more about the positions & application process.

Opportunities $600 wk. potential. Helping the gov’t. PT. No exp., no selling. Call (888) 213-5225 AD code L-5.

Void in MD & SD. (AAN CAN).

Dependable person needed during the evening hrs. helping a young man confined to a wheelchair. In exchange for free rent in apt., food, utils. & other amenities. Call (706) 316-2798 or (706) 549-9456.

Part-time Mystery shoppers earn up to $100/day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments. No exp. req’d.

(800) 743-8535.

Vehicles Autos 1995 Volvo 850 4 door sedan.

New battery. Runs well. Asking $2500 OBO. Call Mon.–Fri. (706) 769-8334.

Nissan Frontier. Red, 4–door, 2006. 6–speed, 38K. AC, AM/FM, CD. PS/PB, power windows, power sunroof, fog lights, running boards, locking tailgate. $15,700 OBO. (706) 248-1441.

Notices Organizations Advertise your business in 111 alternative newspapers like this one. Over 6 million circulation every wk. for $1200. No adult ads. Call Rick at (202) 289-8484 (AAN CAN).

Bell Acres Nudist Resort. 45 min. from Athens. Call (800) 432-1436 or visit www.bellacres.com.

Messages Leaving town? Don’t know how to get your weekly Flagpole fix? Subscribe! $35 for 6 months, $55 for a yr.! Call (706) 549-9523.

Women, ear n $18K-$30K for 6 egg donations w/ the largest, most experienced Agency in US. Call (800) 4447119 or to apply online visit w w w. t h e w o r l d e g g b a n k . c o m (AAN CAN).

everyday people

www.georgiatheatre.com

Hattie Lawson, Teacher/ Shop Owner/ Activist There are plenty of words you could use to describe Hattie Lawson—but “lazy” isn’t one of them. She teaches fifth grade at Stroud Elementary School, recently opened her own consignment store on Tallassee Road (Karisma Fashion & Consignments, where this interview took place), is president of the Athens Human Relations Council and has helped organize the Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards banquet for two decades.

The daughter of a minister and mother of four grown children, Hattie grew up in the small town of Stokes, NC. As an adult she lived in New York City for some time, but moved to Athens in 1985 in order to spare her children the experience of taking long subway rides to schools in different boroughs.

Hattie gets her first name from her grandmother, who was part Cherokee. She points to her high cheekbones as evidence of her heritage, and although she won’t reveal her age, she hints that time is friendly to those with Cherokee blood.

FP: What about the experience of segregation outside of schools?

Ben Mostyn

Flagpole: Can you tell us non-teachers what we may not know about teaching?

Hattie Lawson: …There’s more to the job than just teaching… we serve as nurses, moms, dads, counselors… we do have counselors at the schools in place, but then sometimes they [students] just want to talk to you about different issues, things that are going on in their life… you’d be surprised at the things that go on.

that we have today… those were good times, even though we lived under racial [segregation]. …We had to be bussed to the school. The high school was like 20-something miles away… this is what’s so ironic about it. We had a white high school right there in town. But because of segregation, we couldn’t go to it; we had to be bussed. …People think that integration was about going to school with somebody not of our color—that wasn’t what it was about. Integration was about having the new textbooks, not the ones that were passed down from the white schools…[it] was about giving us our fair share… there was no other way to get it.

FP: Is it safe to call you a religious person?

HL: I have this “Do unto others” motto… that’s my religion… That fits any [faith] that’s out there.

FP: Are you old enough to speak about living in the era of segregation?

HL: I grew up in segregation. I graduated from a segregated school.

FP: How was that experience?

HL: It was a wonderful experience. …We were taught morals; our teachers were our second parents. They were an extension of our family… we didn’t have the discipline problems

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FP: What do your kids do for a living?

HL: My son who lives in Nashville, he’s a minister. He co-produces a [radio] talk show out of Fisk University: “What’s the 411?”…My other son, he’s in real estate here in Athens. My daughter, she just completed Georgia Tech and she’s looking for a job now… and my youngest one, she does [basketball] coaching for young people in Buckhead at one of their institutions.

FP: A question for both the teacher and the parent: How do you earn a child’s respect?

HL: It’s just… it’s walking it rather than talking it. I had a deacon at my church that said, “I’d rather see a sermon any day than hear one.”

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FP: If you were in charge, what kind of changes would you make to the educational system?

HL: I don’t think there’s one particular thing that can be done… the dropout rate is definitely a big problem… it’s sad that you have, let’s say, 400 kids entering ninth grade, and by the time they get to 12th grade, you may get 200 of those to graduate. The ratio is just awful… maybe the question you’re asking me is what you should be asking those young people. You ask the adults, but you’ve never considered asking the children… “What is it we’re not doing?”

FP: Since your kids are all grown and seem to be responsible adults, do you have any parenting advice for those new parents or those considering having a child?

HL: …Get them involved in something, some extracurricular activities. It’s a discipline. It really helps. You can tell the kids who are involved in those kind of things in comparison to the kids who are not. There is something about them being disciplined… church, that’s another thing. Keep them involved in some church—or a religious gathering of some kind. Has nothing to do with denomination… it’s a good basis for a good start.

215 North Lumpkin St. • Athens, GA 706-549-9918 • 18 & over / ID reqd.

VERY DISCO

PERFORMING THE MUSIC OF DAFT PUNK AFTER THE FLAGPOLE MUSIC AWARDS

ATHFEST

HL: …We moved a lot because of racism, ’cause my dad would not tolerate any amount of disrespect… We used to visit Baltimore a lot… we could never stop at a hotel or anything.

You either made the trip all the way, or you slept in the car.

9:30 - PUDDIN TANG (Side Stage) 10:00 - GIFT HORSE 10:45 - KUROMA 12:00 - VELVETEEN PINK 1:00 - IMMUZIKATION

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

FP: Can you speak about any issues affecting the black community today?

HL: I don’t think we are doing as much as we can to help each other and support each other… I don’t think we have that thing that we had a long time ago… I think we’ve become isolated. We don’t have the communities that we once had.

Jeff Gore

¨ 9:00 - LAZER/WULF 9:45 - HOT NEW MEXICANS (Side Stage) 10:30 - MARRIAGE 11:15 - GEOFF REACHER (Side Stage) 12:00 - DEAF JUDGES 12:30 - WE VS. THE SHARK

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FP: So, there were no hotels for blacks back then?

HL: No. Uh-uh. You didn’t have those accommodations. If you did, you probably didn’t want to stay in ’em. When you think about it, it was kind of a scary time.

FP: So, shifting gears a bit: What kind of music do you like to listen to?

HL: I love country music, that’s my favorite. When I was growing up, I used to listen to Patsy Cline… and she had a car accident, and I saved my last little dollar to send her a getwell card. I have always loved country music… I want to go a show at the Grand Ole Opry.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

JENNY LEWIS

AND THE HEARTLESS BASTARDS THE GRENADINES

COMING SOON 7/2 7/9 7/10 7/11

ZOSO EDDIE & THE PUBLIC SPEAKERS WITH TENT CITY AND LAISSEZ FUNK FREE LUNCH STRAWBERRY FLATS WITH RICK FOWLER

Tickets for all ALL shows available in advance at www.georgiatheatre.com icon indicates that advance tickets are also available at SCHOOLKIDS RECORDS 706.353.1666 and at JUNKMAN’S DAUGHTER’S BROTHER 706.543.4998

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