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“Separate my trash?

Whatever.”

“I’m not rooting through my trash to pull out all of my cans and bottles…just so someone can make some plastic park bench out of it. What’s the point?

What’s wrong with wooden park benches? I put out, like, three bags of garbage a week… I’m not going through all of that!”

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pub notes History Old and New We all know Athens has a lot of history—all those historic markers, the old buildings, the campus—going all the way back to the Creek Indians and beyond. We have a vague idea of what happened, though it’s hard to remember even recent history. Strangely, there are not a lot of Athens history books, especially recent ones, except for, say, James Reap’s wonderful Athens: A Pictorial History, which is in and out of print.

That’s why it’s great that Fran Thomas wrote her A Portrait of Historic Athens & Clarke County, now revised and updated. This paperback second edition, just published by the University of Georgia Press, is worth the purchase price just for the updates, which put in order all those things that have happened recently, providing a coherent reminder of what’s been going on here that you remember, unlike the old stuff.

This book is like a conversation with somebody who loves Athens and is full of interesting facts about our town. It’s one of those books that you can read straight through or open anywhere and find yourself enthralled with some period of Athens history, or you can read it backward, starting with the most recent happenings, just to get your bearings. However you approach it, over time you’ll find yourself consulting Historic Athens & Clarke County frequently. That’s because it’s invaluable as a reference and difficult to put down once you pick it up.

So, this is not a Just then I was reading about moonlight and the lawyer Tom Cobb, whose was recently brought back magnolias history house from exile in Stone Mountain and of Athens… lovingly restored by the Watson Brown Foundation. Cobb was the moving force behind the establishment of Lucy Cobb Institute, named for his beloved daughter who died at age 13. I knew that he wrote most of the constitution of the Confederate States of America and that he bled to death at the Battle of Fredericksburg, in Virginia, after a bullet severed an artery in his leg. What I had never really stopped to think much about was that Tom Cobb, as this book points out, was a brilliant, Christian, civic-minded man who believed deep in his heart that the election of Abraham Lincoln necessitated Georgia’s secession from the United States of America. He was one of the leaders of the secessionist movement, and he led his fellow citizens off to war and gave his own life in that cause.

At the same time, as this book also makes clear, the human slaves who made up the wealth of the society Tom Cobb fought to preserve, those slaves Cobb described as “the most happy and contented… laboring population in the world… ” were “illiterate and enslaved, had no personal share in the prosperity their labors produced and little hope for the future.”

So, this is not a moonlight and magnolias history of Athens but a clear-eyed portrait of our community as it was, helping us to understand our community as it is.

Obviously, the University of Georgia was the cause of Athens being here, and the university’s history is intertwined in the story of Athens. Thomas does a good job of emphasizing the importance of the university while maintaining her focus on Athens. She also does a good job of elucidating many of the colorful characters who have made Athens what it is, both on campus and off, making us realize the importance of personalities but also how, over time, even the most outstanding are ultimately subsumed into the narrative flow of history.

And, yes, there are pictures: the book is well illustrated, archival and recent, giving you a visual sense of who these people were and where they lived and went about their enterprises. Many of the recent pictures are in color, enhancing the impact of this handsome history. There is even a picture of a Flagpole cover depicting Vic Chesnutt and also a picture of yours truly, which, alas, necessitates a clarification here. The photo caption confuses my role in helping start the earlier Athens Observer with my service at Flagpole, which I did not found. This bed was on fire when I got in it.

I recommend this book to your attention. It gives a richly interesting community the informed appreciation it deserves. A Portrait of Historic Athens & Clarke County is quite appropriately dedicated to the historic preservation community here and to the memory of Eve Carson: those who have fought to preserve our history and one who exemplified the outstanding citizens Athens has nurtured.

Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: News & Features City Dope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Athens News and Views

Rep. Paul Broun, Jr.—from the well—on global warming: “It is a hoax. There is no scientific consensus.”

Everyday People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Dr. Silvia Giraudo, UGA Professor

Back in her native Argentina, she says, people “don’t live to work. They just work to live.”

Arts & Events Theatre Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Production of Fools Marks Reopening for T&G

The opening of Fools brings a spirit of rebuilding and hope that may be just what the community needs.

Art Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Art of Going Nowhere

ATHICA’s installation “Emerges III: Journeys” is interested in the path, not the destination.

COVER DESIGN by Kelly Ruberto featuring a still from a video by Robert A. Peterson on display at the Bottleworks

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Music Upstart Roundup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Introducing Athens’ Newest Talent

This week: Sweetbox, The Border Lions, Circle in Flight and Sailor Dawn

Southern Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sloan Simpson Comes Home

After years of making the trek to Athens from Atlanta, the great audio archivist settles in the Classic City.

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THREATS & PROMISES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 UPSTART ROUNDUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SLOAN SIMPSON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 THE CALENDAR!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 BULLETIN BOARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ART AROUND TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 COMICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 REALITY CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 EVERYDAY PEOPLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Books? Clothes? Dinner? Music? Jewelry? Shoes?

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A Word on Property Taxes: Athens-Clarke is no Department of Verbatim Reproduction: For longer the “cow town with a university” that the record, following is Rep. Paul Broun, Jr.’s it once was, but a city of a hundred thoufloor speech on the cap-and-trade climate sand, a retirement destination and lifestyle bill that recently passed the U.S. House of draw. And growing cities, to quote UGA’s late Representatives. City Dope won’t even get into Dr. Eugene Odum, are complex ecosystems the arguments over Broun’s “$3,100 says MIT” requiring intensive services to maintain. That’s line—there’s plenty of arguing over that one not cheap. City-county consolidation in 1991 to be found on the internet. As for the “It’s a was supposed to make government more effihoax” bit, it’s really worth reading in full, so cient, and probably did, but this unified govhere goes… ernment has never pinched pennies.

“I rise to speak against this rule. This rule After unification, all the city police cars is blatantly unfair to the American people. (which had just been repainted with a new It has quashed ideas. It has prevented good design) were repainted again, this time to amendments to be introduced on this floor match the county police cars. More recently, and to have the proper debate that we should ACC Commissioners decreed dirt roads unworhave over something that is extremely importhy, and the few that remained have been tant, as this bill is. We have just gotten this, paved. In April, with a grant deadline looming but let me tell you what this bill is, America, and only minutes to consider, commissioners Madame Speaker. This bill is going to kill milagreed potentially to hire 27 more police offilions of jobs in America. People are going to cers without a word of discussion about how be put out of work because of this bill. to pay for them once the grant runs out. Progressive policies have their dollar costs, too. And sometimes the greatest effect is on people who can least afford it—like longtime homeowners in poorer parts of town, whose tax bills have skyrocketed when people of greater means buy and refurbish homes next door. Middle-class retirees are pinched, too.

But despite having suggested from time to time that Athens should limit tax increases on elderly or low-income homeowners, commissioners (and ACC staffers) seemed unusually unprepared at last month’s Legislative Review Committee meeting for a discussion of “circuit breakers” to reduce taxes on those hardest hit. Nobody had any concrete proposals, cost figures, examples of what’s done in other cities, or anything more definite than anecdotes about who is actually being hurt by local taxes. That’s surprising, given the detail with which commissioners often consider other issues. And it won’t be easy to decide: lowering taxes on one It’s a pleasant scene these days at the old town spring. group means raising them on another.

(Pictured is Physostegia virginiana, known as Obedient Plant But the subject deserves betteror False Dragonhead.) informed, harder-headed consideration than it has gotten so far. [John Huie] ”Now, we hear all the time about global It’s Your Government: One way to influence warming. Actually, we have had flat-line the path things take around here is to join temperatures globally for the last eight years. one of the many boards, authorities and comScientists all over this world say that the idea missions of the local government on which of human-induced global climate change is ACC citizens serve. There are positions open one of the greatest hoaxes perpetrated out of right now for the Division of Family & Children the scientific community. It is a hoax. There is Services Board, the Historic Preservation no scientific consensus.

Commission and the Residential Care Facilities “But this is going to kill jobs. It’s going for the Elderly Authority. Applications are due to raise the cost of food. It’s going to raise July 10; visit the ACC website to learn more. the cost of medicines. It’s going to raise the [Ben Emanuel] cost of electricity and gasoline. Every good and service in this country is going to go up, Urban Naturalist’s Notebook: Walking to work and who is going to be hurt most? The poor, at the start of July, his route taking him past the people on limited income, the retirees, the corner of Spring and Fulton streets at the elderly, the people who can least afford downtown’s edge and UGA’s, City Dope noticed to have their energy taxes raised by, MIT says, just how well last summer’s refurbishment at over $3,100 per family. the old town spring is holding up. An oasis ”This rule must be defeated. This bill must if ever there were one, the dense swath of be defeated. We need to be good stewards wetland plants along the little stream is full of our environment, but this is not it. It’s a of life: bumblebees on every flower, Song hoax.

Sparrows singing from the birch trees, count“I encourage people to vote against the less crickets chirping and whirring in the reeds rule and the bill.” morning, noon and night. The sounds of sumSigh… [BE] mer in a swamp, right downtown—it’s a treat.

Stop by if you’re in the neighborhood. [BE] Ben Emanuel & John Huie

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Water Use Up, Rivers Down The past month has found North Georgians pre-drought figures from 2006, Thomas says. operating under the first “non-drought sched(Oconee County used more than 120 million ule for outdoor water use” in three years, gallons of water in June 2006.) Since it is according to the June 10 press release from “typical” for Thomas to see a large spike at Gov. Sonny Perdue which eased outdoor water the start of summer—his department’s cususe restrictions to allow watering three days tomer base is very heavily residential, making a week. Athens-area water utilities have seen outdoor watering a big factor—he says he overall water usage increase somewhat. actually expected a bigger jump. Still, the “It’s been creeping up each week” in question at this point for all water utilities May and June of this year, says Jeff Knight, is clear: How much of the usage reduction of the environmental engineer in Athens2007–2008 was permanent, and how much of Clarke County’s Public Utilities Department. it will evaporate with the loosening of outConservation efforts over the last two years door watering restrictions? got Athens’ monthly average water demand It may take more than a month to find out, down to around 12–13 million gallons a because many water customers now pay under day, and beginning in mid-May that figure a tiered rate structure designed to charge increased week by week to about 16 milmuch more for high (typically outdoor) use lion gallons a day by late June, Knight says. than for standard household demand. When That’s a level not seen Athens-Clarke residents, since before the recent “That is definitely a result for example, get their drought, but also not June water bills this nearly as high as Athens’ month, some of them of the [outdoor] watering summertime water use may be in for sticker ban being lifted.” can get (sometimes shock under the new upwards of 20 milrates. And, says Hall, lion gallons a day in August). Knight and changes made over the last two years go ACC Water Conservation Coordinator Marilyn beyond individuals’ conservation practices.

Hall both attribute the increase to outdoor “The University of Georgia and our local induswatering. tries made some permanent changes toward In Barrow and Oconee counties, the jump water efficiency,” she says, and homeowners in demand has been more dramatic as a perhave also fixed leaks and installed low-flow centage of total use, if the raw numbers are fixtures. “So, a lot of those are going to be much lower than in Athens. (Jackson County permanent changes,” Hall says. officials, however, say water use by their Meanwhile, Garrett says that the consulcustomers has barely increased this summer.) tants who run the Bear Creek Reservoir have Barrow’s usage was 57.6 million gallons in the told Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority month of May; that went up to 78.6 million members that while the reservoir itself is still gallons in June, says Myron Garrett, director full, soil moisture levels and stream flows are of the Barrow County Water Authority. “That dropping. Indeed, according to United States is definitely a result of the [outdoor] watering Geological Service data available online, the ban being lifted,” he says.

North Oconee and Middle Oconee rivers are Oconee County Utility Department Director running far below their average levels for this Chris Thomas says his figure for June was time of year. On some days in recent weeks, 84 million gallons, up from 58 million in river flows locally have been barely above May and 55 million in April. The June figure record low-flow marks set last year. represented a 16 percent increase over June of 2008, but was still well below Oconee’s Ben Emanuel ben@flagpole.com

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Green Building Coming?

April. “It makes it more difficult for [buildAthens-Clarke County may start requiring ers] to do,” said Commissioner Doug Lowry. new and renovated commercial buildings to But “we’re making things cheaper for the use energy-saving and water-saving features, but, at least at first, will not put similar end user” through lower utility bills, argued requirements on new homes. For residential Commissioner Ed Robinson. New county-owned buildings already must meet LEED energyconstruction, “it makes sense” to wait for efficiency standards, which raises construction state-developed standards to emerge, District costs around 5 percent, 9 Commissioner Kelly Girtz told Flagpole. “The estimated. In “There’s going to be a Reddish Department of Community Georgia, Chamblee, Conyers Affairs is currently working truckload of folks who and Doraville already require certification for some prion green standards for residential construction that can say, ‘You’re putting me vately-owned buildings.

The ACC government be adopted by communities out of business.’” statewide,” said Girtz, who has also been replacing some vehicle engines with chairs the ACC Commission’s more efficient ones, and replacing downGovernment Operations Committee. If the full town Christmas lights with LED bulbs, ACC Commission approves the committee’s recomEnvironmental Coordinator Dick Field says. The mendation, a stakeholders’ committee will be appointed to hash out new requirements. new bulbs cost three times as much, but last “There’s going to be a truckload of folks 50 times as long and burn far less electricity. who say, ’You’re putting me out of busiJohn Huie johnphuie@gmail.com ness,’” ACC Manager Alan Reddish predicted in

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Everybody loves charter schools.

Republicans and Democrats alike say that charter schools are a great idea that can solve all the problems of our public education system. Republican Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle supports charter schools so strongly that he pushed for adoption of the legislation that allows local school boards to operate as charter systems.

Gov. Sonny Perdue signed that legislation and said charter schools result in more innovation and creativity in the teaching of students.

“I believe in charter schools,” thengovernor Roy Barnes said in a 2002 speech.

“Traditionally, they use innovative means to meet high goals. They encourage children to learn and parents to be involved.”

Another Democrat, President Barack Obama, said during his campaign last year, “We should be experimenting with charter schools…

I’ve consistently said, we need to support charter schools.”

Charter schools are public schools that are typically organized by parents and community leaders. The schools are freed from some of the rules and regulations that apply to public schools in exchange for an agreement to produce specified results from their students. There are now more than 100 charter schools in Georgia.

Charter schools are seen by many as the formula for success in education. But are they?

Independent studies of charter schools show that they may not be quite the silver bullet people think they are. A report just released by the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University analyzed data from more than 2,400 charter schools in 16 states, including Georgia. The CREDO report found that students in charter schools, as a whole, are “not faring as well as students in traditional public schools.”

Only one in six charter schools—17 percent—had academic gains that were significantly better than traditional public schools, while 37 percent of charter schools showed

gains that were worse than their public school counterparts. Nearly half of the charter schools—46 percent—showed no significant difference between the performance of their students and public school students.

Other studies have shown similar results for charter school performance. An analysis of test data by the U.S. Education Department during the Bush administration showed that charter school students generally did not perform as well as those in regular public schools.

The federal study said charter students scored significantly lower than regular public school students in math, while in reading there was no statistically significant difference.

“Charter schools have a very mixed record,” said Tim Callahan of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. “Some do better than public schools, some do worse.

Most do about the same. This is hardly a transformational change.”

Georgia has been diverting a large share of the taxpayers’ money away from traditional public schools towards the funding of charter schools. The state Department of Education—under the leadership of Supt.

Kathy Cox—doesn’t seem to have done a very good job of monitoring how these schools are using the money. An audit released earlier this year by the state auditor’s office said the department does not adequately monitor charter schools to make sure they comply with the terms of their charter.

“You have to be very careful about the accountability of charter schools—once they get all this freedom, once they get all this flexibility, you have to be sure there are accountability standards,” said Jeff Hubbard of the Georgia Association of Educators. “If it’s done well,” Hubbard added, “charter schools can be fantastic. But accountability is the missing piece of the puzzle here in Georgia.”

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Water Tension Conflict Heightens Between Outfitters and Landowners on the Crowded Broad River

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on a rock or a sandbar,” he says. And that, according to Georgia law, is technically trespassing.

Sgt. Elrod points out that the Broad River is currently designated a non-navigable river, which, as he interprets it, means that “right now [paddlers are] enjoying the privilege” of getting out on rocks and sandbars. He also acknowledges that confrontations have arisen between boaters and landowners, saying that “the homeowners have been very patient.”

But if behavior doesn’t improve and landowners move to restrict access to their land, he says, “it’ll be a quick float.”

Actually, Georgia law does not guarantee public access to non-navigable waters, so it is conceivable that landowners could restrict passage down the river altogether.

But nobody is talking about that yet. “I am aware of all that… but I’d really rather not go there,” says Beall. Edwards agrees. “I don’t think anybody wants to be that big of an asshole,” he says.

So,

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riving north on Highway 172, winding lazily through lush pastures dotted with homes and churches, it’s hard to believe that downtown Athens is only 20 minutes away. Just a few miles south of Bowman, the road dips, the air cools slightly and the trees part to reveal the Broad River, slow and dark, passing beneath the highway on its long journey to the Clarks Hill Reservoir and its confluence with the Savannah River.

The river is calm, and on a quiet morning it pours gently over the rocks and under the bridge. But in a few hours, this scene will be transformed.

Brightly colored kayaks filled with boaters make their way down this section of river every afternoon during the warmer months.

There are church groups, school groups and families. And there are college students. There is laughing and playing, swimming and shouting, and there is drinking. Lots of drinking.

“There are times when one can see a continuous stream of kayaks in both directions,” says Michael Moody, owner of the Broad River Outpost, which along with Gerald Carey’s Sandbar rents boats and shuttles paddlers upstream for the five-mile, three-hour float back down. And whether here to relax or to party, the paddlers must be enjoying it, because every day they return.

As the drought-stricken river, too low to paddle for much of last summer, swelled this year with spring rains, so too did the number of those hoping to enjoy the beauty of the Broad River or the party-like atmosphere that it offers as hundreds of people take to the water, coolers in tow. And while this is good for business, some local landowners don’t think it’s good for the river.

Jim Beall, a homeowner not far away along the Broad and a member of the Broad River Watershed Association (BRWA), recently sent a letter to Flagpole to voice those concerns. He wrote, in part: “Georgia’s rivers provide us with precious, lifegiving water. But when they are treated with disregard, they suffer… [W]ater quality is compromised, wildlife habitat is degraded or destroyed, waste and trash becomes an issue for downstream users, and the value and enjoyment to landowners who own property along the river is reduced.”

Gerald Carey declined to be interviewed for this story. “You do get some bad apples,” acknowledges Todd Carey, his son.

“But nobody’s ever complained to me about trash or people on their land,” adds Natalie Carey, Gerald’s daughter and manager of The Sandbar, which operates a bar and restaurant a stone’s throw from the water’s edge at its takeout point just downstream of the Highway 172 bridge.

“I moved on the river knowing that people were going to be coming here,” says Scott Edwards. “But I had no idea that Milledge Avenue was coming.” Edwards operates Glass Onions Farms, an organic flower and vegetable farm across the river from The Sandbar. He and his wife Ginni, a co-founder of the BRWA—a non-profit land trust focused on protecting the Broad River and its watershed—have lived there for 23 years. “I don’t want the river to become a police state, but… there’s more rules at the 40 Watt Club on a Saturday night than there are on the Broad River on a Sunday morning,” Edwards says.

The complaints from landowners like Beall and Edwards are numerous; they largely center on issues of litter, overcrowding and the drunken behavior of the increasing numbers of paddlers on the river each week. Landowners worry that so many visitors and the trash they generate threaten the health of the river, but both outfitters say they’re doing all they can. Neither allows styrofoam coolers or glass bottles on the river, and they

provide places in their boats to store trash. Also a member of the BRWA and a self-described “rabid environmentalist,” Moody is quick to point out the steps he takes to protect the environment: “I’m a real hardcore recycler… we have carpool discounts… we use vegetable-oil-running vans, for God’s sake!”

Says Natalie Carey at The Sandbar, “We love the river and we don’t want trash in it either.”

And, Moody says, “I’m a firm believer that if you have a precious resource that nobody knows about, it won’t get any protection.” He adds that the greatest threat to the long-term health of the Broad is not his clients’ beer cans but the pollution of the river from runoff, saying that land development is the real danger. Of continued development in the watershed, Moody says, “they’re basically bringing suburbia to the river.”

But neighbor Velton Hix—who keeps a separate trash can just for the beer cans, drink bottles, flip flops and other trash he pulls from the river—wonders why littering should be taken less seriously on the river than it is in other communities. He asks, “If me and you got in my pickup and drove around Athens tossing out beer cans every other block, how far do you think we’re going to get?”

Hix says that the more boaters he sees in a day, the more trash he sees washing down the river. And though neither outfitter will confirm the number of boaters they send down the river, Hix, whose home sits just yards from the water, claims to have counted over 800 paddlers in a single day.

Neither of the outfitters sees the number of boaters as a problem. “You can have a thousand people float a river and cause no harm,” says Moody. “You don’t own the river. I’m sorry that you can’t go down on that section and enjoy yourself like you used to, but guess what? That’s six-and-a-half miles of that river; you know how much of that river there is, total, to enjoy? Like a hundred. Just go to a different spot.”

According to Sgt. Stan Elrod of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the main problem with crowding arises when several groups of boaters stop on their way down the river. “That’s when you get 40 or 50 people congregating

could the landowners, outfitters and perhaps the BRWA work together to improve the situation? Sgt. Elrod recalls his time working in White County, GA. “We had all the same problems with the tubers in Helen,” he says. To resolve the issues there, local outfitters agreed to pay a fee to fund ongoing cleanup by an outside company.

On the Broad, both outfitters are also landowners. In addition, Moody sits on the board of the BRWA, and his clear commitment to the environment notwithstanding, some see this as a conflict of interest. Edwards, no longer a BRWA member, feels that Moody’s presence on the board has alienated Carey, and that the BRWA should “cater to [Carey] as much as Moody if they hope to solve the problem.”

But many believe that getting the two outfitters to cooperate with one another may be the biggest obstacle to a resolution. It’s clear that their years of operating on the same stretch of the river have not brought the two together. Edwards says of Carey and Moody, “They have two very very strong personalities, and the only way they’re going to get together is if there’s a law that makes them.” Moody acknowledges the problem, saying, “the only way to deal with it is to get both of us involved, and it’s going to be very hard to have any trust.”

Landowners have begun to meet with local law enforcement and the DNR to discuss their concerns, but Elrod notes that furloughs brought on by budget shortfalls will mean a reduced DNR presence on the river. And despite talk of a community forum, no meetings involving all parties have yet taken place.

Neither Beall, Hix, nor Edwards wants the outfitters shut down. “I don’t have a problem with them making money out here. I’m proud for ’em,” says Hix. What these landowners hope for is a limit to the number of boaters put on the river each day; accountability for the cans, bottles and other trash that paddlers generate; and respect for homeowners and their property. “I want a dialogue,” Beall says.

Says Edwards, “I think Gerald Carey’s got the right to have his business and I think Michael Moody’s got the right to have his business, and I want them to… I want people to float down the river. I want people to have a good time… but I just want them to do it in a way that is not at the cost of the river.”

But, warns Hix, “If this keeps going on, in 25 years there won’t be any river left to come see.”

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Omens and the Ignoring Thereof: Naming your brand-new restaurant Square One Fish Co. (414 N. Thomas St.) could inspire a lot of cracks about how you’re starting there or you need to go back to there to fix what’s wrong, especially when you’ve spent what seems like forever renovating the space, leaving people wondering whether you’re going to open at all. Thankfully, there’s no need for wiseassery. If you figure out what to order, you’ll have a very nice meal at Square One, although landlocked Athens still isn’t going to become a seafood destination of any sort.

Early reports were on the negative side, but either I got lucky twice or the kitchen’s figured some things out. Lunch (offered Wednesday–Friday at the moment) is better than dinner, though, and the raw bar and appetizers have a big leg up on the entrées. A “red and black” special of chilled mussels with a horseradish sauce, served with caviar (or possibly just roe, judging from the mild flavor) and diced red peppers, for example, had a sweet, fresh taste, while simultaneously showing that the preps need to work a little bit harder, as one of the mussels still retained a fair amount of beard. The boquerones, butterflied anchovies served cold with citrus, thyme, a vinaigrette and some rings of banana pepper, were nearly as good as any I’ve eaten, and if your only impression of this lovely, oily little fish is from hairy, dried-up grossness on a cheap pizza, please venture out of your comfort zone to discover deliciousness.

The Caribbean shrimp …a nice summer dish salad, which tossed small with a refreshing finish. shrimp with orange, mango and good greens, wasn’t notable for the awesomeness of the central ingredient but was nonetheless totally pleasing, a nice summer dish with a refreshing finish. The ceviche sampler, on the other hand, overpromised and underdelivered; consisting of three soup spoons, each with a different ceviche, it was far too small relative to price for the quality, which led to a shrug. Ceviche should be plenty acidic, yes, but one should also still be able to taste the seafood at its center, and these versions maximized acid at the expense of the whole. A special blackened cobia po’boy, in which mahi-mahi was substituted, got things back on the right track, with a simple execution (fish + cheese + bread) that delivered through the kitchen’s ability to cook a piece of fish really beautifully.

Dinner showed greater weaknesses. One of my pet peeves is a vegetable plate that consists only of unsauced grilled vegetables, lightly brushed with olive oil and served virtually unseasoned. Why can’t restaurants, especially those in the South, take a lesson from the meat-and-three? Collard greens can be vegetarian. So can soups, salads, casseroles, pastas, terrines and so on and so forth. Anyone who thinks a vegetable plate should be defined so narrowly clearly hasn’t tried to eat vegetarian seriously! The warm goat cheese appetizer was good, although the bread needs work, cut far too thick and toasted so much that every bite scattered crumbs across the tabletop. The P.E.I. mussels steamed in garlic and served over linguine had the occasional fleck of grit (again, a more careful touch from the preps would lead to better results) and benefited tremendously from a hefty dose with the salt shaker, which, yes, is always an option at the table but shouldn’t have to be. I don’t necessarily want to customize my meal. I just want it appropriately seasoned to begin with. The macadamiacrusted mahi-mahi wasn’t tremendously exciting either, but it was, once again, cooked excellently, plenty moist without being wet and perfectly yielding to the fork. Another annoyance is restaurants that slap the same sides on everything they serve; garnishes and accompaniments should be matched to the central part of the dish, and Square One seems instead to be going with what’s on special. Signature drinks are pleasingly uncomplicated but a little watery. The staff aims very seriously to please and, especially considering how relatively new the restaurant still is, they’re doing a job as good as and, in fact, better than almost anyone in town. The space is a little odd, with nooks and crannies here and there, but it mostly veers away from kitsch, with a cool element near the bar made from fishing lures and a very pleasant patio. Square One is open for Sunday brunch as well, takes credit cards and has free valet parking for those unwilling to cruise around downtown.

It’s the first run-through for the production Fools at the “He [Leon] has a lot of strengths and a lot of determination Athens Community Theatre, home to the Town & Gown Players. to stand up to challenges,” says Otwell. “His enthusiasm is The cast warms up on the unpainted stage where the noticecontagious.” ably absent stage lighting has yet to be set for the show, and Otwell’s excitement for his character and the play extends ladders are scattered along the aisles of the theater. Despite beyond this immediate production, though. He sees his relabeing in plain clothes, the cast transforms into their roles as tionship with the Town & Gown Players continuing when they juggle remembering their blocking and lines in the first he says, “I’ve found a new venue that I can come back to, full run-through of the play. Director Drew Doss sits anxiously whether it’s to participate putting on a show or whether it’s with a pen and legal pad in hand, scribbling notes and snapjust to come watch and enjoy.” ping his fingers occasionally to speed up the witty dialogue Clayton and Otwell’s age, experience and occupational difbetween the characters. ferences are consistent with the variety of performers, crew Even with opening night less than two weeks away, anticiand board members that the Players have attracted over the pation for the Players’ production of Neil Simon’s Fools is rapyears. According to to Castengera, she has met people through idly growing. The comedy tells the story of Leon Tolchinsky, an the Town & Gown in all professions, including teachers, police ambitious young school teacher who comes to the village of officers, lawyers and photographers. Along with the influx of Kulyenchikov, Ukraine to teach but finds an entire population students from UGA, the theatre has become a home to people of villagers cursed with stupidity. of all ages, including a man Castengera met who auditioned for “It has always been a play that I’ve found hysterically his first theatre production when he was 50 years old. funny,” says Doss, who also teaches drama at North Oconee “He knew it was something he wanted to do,” says High School. “It’s just a fun, feel-good show.”

Castengera. “It just took a little to get up the courage. I’m Yet within the excitement of the cast and the lighthearted proud that he decided to take that leap with us.” humor of Fools, there lie remnants of the tragedy that unfolded Each winter, the board chooses a set of plays to be perat the Theatre on April 25. The casting for Fools took place a formed for the upcoming season, taking into consideration week before the fatal shootings of Marie Bruce, Tom Tanner suggestions from the community requesting specific producand Ben Teague, husband of Dr. Fran Teague, who was originally slated to direct the show. After opening night was pushed back five weeks, Doss took over as director with Teague’s blessing and active encouragement. Even the show’s posters contain a memorial icon that dedicates the performance of Fools, as well as the remainder of the season, to the memory of Bruce, Tanner and Teague.

“It’s a way to honor their memory and still be close to them,” says Marisa Castengera, the board publicity chairperson for the Town & Gown Players, who has been involved onstage or behind the scenes with most of the Players’ productions for the last few years. “Something The Town and Gown Players begin their run of Fools at the Athens Community Theatre on Friday, July 10. terrible happened here, and it happened to all of us. But by working here and opening our doors and doing what we tions. Once the slated season has been chosen, the Town & do best—entertaining people, creating something together Gown Players also offer directors the ability to select one of and sharing a bit of this joy with the community again—we those shows and pitch their ideas as a directorial candidate reclaim our home, and we help each other get through a difto the board. The director must have first volunteered on a ficult time.” few other productions and assistant-directed for a mainstage That “home,” as Castengera, Doss and other cast members production before he or she is considered to direct a mainstage refer to Town & Gown, has been a part of the Athens commushow, creating a constant directorial diversity that gives a new nity for nearly 60 years. It is the oldest continually operating tone to each production for the cast, crew and audience. That community theatre in Georgia, and the company has called the audience and the support from the general Athens commuAthens Community Theatre its home since 1969. nity have kept the theater running, as the Players are funded “I think it’s important for people to know that we are 100 entirely by ticket sales and donations from members of the percent volunteer, and we have miraculously been able to do community. that for 56 years,” says Castengera.

“Athens is a place that embraces creativity and the creative In those 56 years, the Town & Gown Players have managed process,” says Castengera. “Instead of us being apart from the to create a unique identity that hinges primarily on two qualicommunity and creating something for it, theatre is something ties: its volunteer participants from many diverse backgrounds that the community itself is invested in and very supportive and the support of the Athens community, with its production of.” of Fools being no different.

Even more importantly, the opening of Fools marks a spirit “It [the cast] is an interesting mix,” says Catherine Clayton, of rebuilding and hope that may be just what the theatre and the board’s Second Stage coordinator, who also plays the the community needs. character Lenya. “We have several people that have not been “I think it will be a very cathartic way to reopen the thein many shows with Town & Gown and then we have a couple ater,” says Doss. older ones. There is really a neat dynamic of people that have been here and also an openness and willingness from the new Sara Dever people to embrace what has been working for the theatre for 50 years.”

The main stage production will be performed at the Athens Community New to the Town & Gown is John Otwell, a rising junior at Theatre on Friday and Saturday, July 10 & 11 at 8 p.m., Sunday, July 12 the University of Georgia majoring in microbiology. Otwell was & 19 at 2 p.m. and Thursday–Saturday, July 16–18 at 8 p.m. For more introduced to the Players by a friend and cast in the lead role information on show times and ticket prices, call (706) 208-TOWN or visit for Fools as Leon Tolchinsky. www.townandgownplayers.org.

Hillary Brown

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hears while running, diagrams of her routes, and enlarged scans of tissues that she used to blot her face. Desormeaux’s various methods of mapping never record the actual physicality of running; instead there is an absurdist element to her obsessively gathered information. Yet, the most ridiculous-seeming documents —sweat-drenched tissues— become delicate, ethereal images. The expanses of magnified paper possess a cartographic quality and seem visually related to the transient vision of a blown up garden weed in Peterson’s video or the creviced nuances of Waserman’s giant glacier.

The Art of Going Nowhere Backyard Epic: In her poem “Four a.m.” Nobel Laureate Wislawa Szymborska describes the pre-dawn hour as the “hour of 30-year-olds” as if to suggest that that the hour and the age, respectively lodged between night and day or youth and old age, occupy a space of doubt, transition and the in-between.

Likewise, Robert August Peterson’s “American Male, Age 32” marks a point in a realm of the transitory and liminal. Part of “ATHICA Emerges III: Journeys,” curated by Mary C. Wilson with the assistance of Erin McIntosh, Peterson’s installation at the Bottleworks (a satellite space being used in conjunction with ATHICA) consists of a series of looping videos accompanied by field recordings.

“American Male, Age 32,” refers to Peterson himself, though it is also enormously generic.

Mingling the quotidian with the poetic, one video consists of stationary shots of Peterson’s own backyard in the verdant bloom of summer that overlaps onto a short, close-up loop of the artist’s dog turning his head. (See this issue’s cover.) Projected onto an adjacent wall is a series of three clips that interchange randomly: a group of jump-ropers, an image of Peterson’s dog running in a circle and, most stunning in its simple aesthetic, a weed illuminated by the glare of the late afternoon sun. Both orchestrated and the product of chance, a passing car’s reflected light subtly altered the projection when I visited, its light weaving into the visual and auditory ephemera of a fleeting world.

On view at ATHICA’s Chase Street space is a long, panoramic photograph of Peterson’s sun-dappled backyard: “799 N. Pope St., Back, June 15, 2009.” It serves, in some respects, as a stand-in for the larger installation but is also a map of sorts—it leads the viewer around the periphery of the backyard featured in the videos, offering both a linear and circular Still from Robert Peterson’s video “American Male, Age 32.” trajectory through the space that is not granted by the video installation. mammoth chunk of ice in “Glacier” looks like Indeed, the theme of mapping is central to a miniature movie prop blown up to cinematic the curators’ vision of what ties Peterson’s proportions, its overly vivid blues seem more work to that of Robyn Waserman, Jennifer Technicolor effect than the product of nature.

Desormeaux and artist team Layet Johnson This play of real and unreal is made salient by and Chase Westfall. the artist’s always distanced, almost cinematic point of view. As with more traditional maps, Ice Breaker: A colonial and rational impulse— the cartographer’s tools merge the actual mapping and categorizing—seems, at first, to and imagined spaces, recording a blend of be the drive behind Robyn Waserman’s phogeographies that include the topography of a tographs of the terrain and human settlements place alongside invisible political boundaries. of Antarctica that reveal a land of extremiInstead of conquering or staking the “new ties. In “McMurdo Station from Observation world,” though, Waserman’s photographs Hill,” the landscape, as curator Mary Wilson coolly document such a process in the making. points out, seems to fall under the rational, all-encompassing gaze of the artist. Yet, there Sweat of Her Brow: Jennifer Desormeaux’s is a plastic quality to all of the images that series of works deal with a personal journey— seems at odds with traditional documentary the artist’s training for a marathon that photography: the McMurdo research station she has obsessively recorded in the form takes on the quality of a toy village, the of first-person videos of what she sees and

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Downstream: “Platonic Voyage” required Layet Johnson and Charles Westfall to sit inside a raft set up in the gallery in front of a projection of Google Earth 5.0. Their 72-hour virtual journey from Savannah, GA into the “ocean” is documented by the left-behind raft and detritus from their “journey.” Possessing obvious parallels in our day-to-day encounter with the world via Facebook, Twitter, etc., there is also an undeniable site-specific element to the “viral” event: it cannot be replicated after the event has passed, creating a layer of tension in the artists’ reprisal of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. Johnson and Westfall’s voyage, like Peterson’s looping videos or Desormeaux’s cyclical running paths, revels in the traversing of point A to B. With journey overshadowing destination, it is an art of going nowhere.

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movie dope Some releases may not be showing locally this week.

THE BROTHERS BLOOM (PG-13) This screwball farce begins when the Blooms, elder Stephen (Mark Ruffalo) and younger Bloom (Academy Awardwinner Adrien Brody), were pre-teens being shuffled from foster home to foster home. At 35, Bloom, who has never lived a life not written by his master manipulator and con architect brother, wants out. Before Stephen 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. Foreseeing how the story will end is impossible through the layers of conning and scheming. k BRÜNO (R) Sacha Baren Cohen returns to infuriate America with another of his alter egos. Flamboyant Austrian fashionista Brüno travels to the United States, where he accosts celebrities as well as regular folk. I was initially disappointed by the prospect of a film focused on Cohen’s lesser creation, but consider me converted by the hilarious trailers. Borat director Larry Charles, who last helmed Religulous, reunites with Cohen for what’s sure to be another controversial winner.

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.

GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST (PG-13) Fashion photographer Connor Mead (Matthew McConaughey) is the definition of a lady-killer. The most beautiful supermodels in the world swoon and fight over this caddish

hunk of beefcake. But Connor gets his comeuppance at his younger brother’s (Breckin Meyer) wedding when he’s visited by the ghost of dead Uncle Wayne (Michael Douglas). Without humor, all Ghosts has left is drama built around whether or not an insensitive man-whore actually has a heart of gold. Frankly, not even McC’s ample charm could make me give a damn.

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.

HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE (G) It’s highly doubtful any Hannah Montana fans will leave this supersized, big screen episode of the hit Disney series unsatisfied. As hard as it might be to believe, Hannah Montana: The Movie is a charmer.

HOTEL FOR DOGS (PG) Nickelodeon Movies’ doggie flick is no Beverly Hills Chihuahua, and that is not a compliment. The gadget-enhanced antics of Hotel for Dogs, based on a novel by Lois Duncan, will please the tykes; adults must fend for themselves as foster kids, Andi and Bruce (Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin) join forces with the teens at the local pet store to save the city’s strays. The kiddies’ sedated happiness is all that really matters with a movie like this.

I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER (PG13) Nerdy Denis Cooverman (Paul Rust) kick starts the night of his life

by professing his love for school hottie, Beth Cooper (Hayden Panettiere, “Heroes”), during his valedictory address. I’m a little disappointed by the trailer for I Love You, Beth Cooper. The book by “Simpsons” alum Larry Doyle was a terrific throwback to teen movies of the 1980s. Even with ‘80s vet Chris Columbus (Adventures in Babysitting) directing, the comedy looks sillier than either its literary parent or its cinematic ancestors.

Eat your heart out, Kevin Barnes!

I LOVE YOU, MAN (R) An Apatow film in spirit if not in name, I Love You, Man stars the always entertaining Paul Rudd as Peter Klaven, an LA realtor who realizes he has no male friends after popping the question to his girlfriend, Zooey (Rashida Jones, “The Office”). Rudd sacrifices none of his superior timing or wit playing the pleasant guy, and it’s nice to see Segel being someone other than the lovelorn softie. This bromance is real.

ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (PG) Don’t expect any surprises in the third installment of the mammoth animated franchise

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The Hangover (R) 1:30, 4:00, 7:00, 9:35 Hotel for Dogs (PG) 10:00 a.m. (Th. 7/9) Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG) 12:45, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (3D) (PG) 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 My Sister’s Keeper (PG-13) 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 9:55 The Proposal (PG-13) 1:05, 4:10, 7:10, 9:55 Public Enemies (R) 1:00, 4:05, 7:00, 10:05 The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG) 10:00 a.m. (Th. 7/9) The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (R) 4:10, 9:40 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PG-13) 12:15, 12:30, 1:15, 3:30, 3:45, 5:00, 6:45, 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 10:15 Up (PG) 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:25, 9:50 Year One (PG-13) 1:20, 7:05

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Brüno (R) 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50 (starts F. 7/10) The Hangover (R) 12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 7:50, 10:15 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG) 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (3D) (PG) 12:40, 1:35, 2:50, 3:45, 5:00, 5:55, 7:10, 8:10, 9:30 My Sister’s Keeper (PG-13) 1:45, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45

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that isn’t Shrek or produced by Pixar.

Manny (v. Ray Romano) and Ellie (v.

Queen Latifah) are expecting a kid; Diego (v. Denis Leary) is still cranky; Sid (v. John Leguizamo) is still stupid; and Scrat’s just trying to get a nut.

Fortunately, a survivalist weasel named Buck (v. Simon Pegg, Shaun of the Dead) offers his services as guide.

Pegg pleasantly adds some adult wit to counterbalance Romano’s sitcom gags and Leguizamo’s awful hamming.

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (PG) 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:10 The Proposal (PG-13) 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:10 Public Enemies (R) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (R) 1:45 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PG-13) 12:30, 1:30, 3:45, 4:45, 7:00, 8:00, 10:15 Up (3D) (PG) 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55 Year One (PG-13) 4:30, 7:40, 10:05

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The Brothers Bloom (PG-13) 9:45 (ends Th. 7/9) Chinatown (R) 7:00 (ends Th. 7/9) Moon (R) 7:45, 9:45 (add’l time F. 7/10–Su. 7/12: 5:15) (no 9:45 show Su. 7/12) (starts F. 7/10) Whatever Works (PG-13) 7:30, 9:30 (add’l time F. 7/10–Su. 7/12: 5:30) (no 9:30 show Su. 7/12)

GEORGIA SQUARE 5 (706-548-3426)

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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (PG-13) 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05 Hannah Montana: The Movie (G) 12:40, 3:00, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 Monsters vs. Aliens (PG) 12:30, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 Obsessed (PG-13) 12:45, 4:20, 7:25, 9:55 X-Men Origins: Wolverine (PG-13) 12:50, 4:15, 7:20, 9:55

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I Love You, Man (R) 8:00, 10:00 (W. 7/8) Observe and Report (R) 8:00, 10:00 (M. 7/13 & W. 7/15)

Ice Age: DotD is just for the kiddies.

If you’ve got to see it, be sure to pay a little extra for the 3D version. It’s worth it.

MANDA BALA (NR) 2007. Manda Bala, or Send a Bullet, chronicles class warfare in Brazil through the kidnapping trade in Sao Paulo and the intriguing frog farm scandal that enabled a politician to swindle millions. Winner of the Documentary Grand Jury Prize and Excellence in Cinematography Award at the Sundance Film Festival, director Jason Kohn’s Manda Bala was also lauded by the Durban International Film Festival and Rome Film Fest.

MONSTERS VS. ALIENS (PG) The wonderfully animated MvA may be remarkable for its major action set pieces but lacks the charm and wit of more memorable family films.

MOON (R) Astronaut Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) has been on the moon for three years. With the help of his computer, GERTY, Bell sends a resource, Helium 3, back to Earth that has helped alleviate our power problems. Another film that generated quite the buzz at Sundance, Moon could potentially be a worthy addition to the heady sciencefiction pantheon housing Solaris, Silent Running and Sunshine. Writer-director Duncan Jones is the son of rock icon David Bowie.

MY SISTER’S KEEPER (PG-13) Writer-director Nick Cassavetes, son of acclaimed independent filmmaker John Cassavetes, should stick to weepies.

As interesting as his teen crime noir Alpha Dog was (and it wasn’t nearly as intriguing as Brick), it was The Notebook that revealed his adroit ability for audience manipulation via source treacle. A teenage girl, Kate (Sofia Vassilieva), is dying. Her 11-year-old sister, Anna (Abigail Breslin), was genetically engineered to save her older sister. Now Anna doesn’t want to be poked, prodded and cut any more so she hires lawyer Campbell Alexander (Alec Baldwin) to sue her parents, Kate and Brian (Cameron Diaz and the undervalued Jason Patric), for medical emancipation. An overstuffed pepper

of melodrama (a dyslexic brother, a grieving judge, etc.), My Sister’s Keeper never lets one tragic ingredient overwhelm the tear-inducing whole.

Rather than one big contrived knockout punch (complete with swelling music), Cassavetes sticks and moves, unleashing an episodic flurry of sorrowful jabs like a teen cancer romance (Say Anything with chemo). The wonderfully acted, written and directed My Sister’s Keeper proves that a little (or a lot of) emotional manipulation is not always a bad thing. Criers, beware, this tearjerker requires a whole boxful.

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.

OBSERVE AND REPORT (R) Ronnie Barnhardt (Seth Rogen) isn’t exactly living his dream. A wannabe cop, Ronnie protects the Forest Ridge mall for a living. Paul Blart, this is not.

Observe and Report spits, hisses, scratches and claws. The comedy from writer-director Jody Hill (The Foot Fist Way, HBO’s “Eastbound and Down”) tries its damnedest to be unlikable, repugnant even. But it’s not. Instead, Observe and Report is the funniest film I’ve seen since Role Models. You’ll either love it or you’ll hate it, but you’ll never know which if you don’t see it.

OBSESSED (PG-13) It’s great to see how far women have come. In Obsessed, a flick that would’ve felt more comfortable in the early ‘90s, Sharon Charles (Beyoncé Knowles) and temporary office temptress Lisa (Ali Larter, “Heroes”) duke it out like true feminists over successful V.P. Derek Charles (Idris Elba, “The Wire”’s Stringer Bell), who’s also Sharon’s hubby. At least Fatal Attraction had the decency to implicate the dude.

THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) I was worn out by the trailer for this Sandra Bullock-Ryan Reynolds romantic comedy way back in April. 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.

PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) See Movie Pick.

THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (PG) 2008. The Spiderwick Chronicles is based on a series of bestselling books by Terry DiTerlizzi and Holly Black about the Grace siblings, twins Jared and Simon (Freddie Highmore) and sister Mallory (Sarah Bolger), who discover a fantastical world existing unseen within our own after they move into the creepy old house that belonged to their great granduncle, Arthur Spiderwick (David Strathairn). The Spiderwick Chronicles is exhaustingly,

not excitingly, filled with dumb complications that keep the plot moving.

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. This remake of the 1974 Walter Matthau-Robert Shaw film (already remade for TV in 1998) bops along the tracks with the electric energy expected from director Tony Scott. Excitingly suspenseful as Pelham is, the film grows exhausting by the time the case is closed by its out-of-shape hero.

TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) The millions trekking to the theater to witness over two hours of robotic mayhem are going to get their money’s worth and their socks rocked by Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The only people who won’t like it probably didn’t really want to gorge on a gigantic robot civil war anyway, and there’s as little wrong with that as there is with being so stoked you have to see it all unfold at midnight the day before the movie officially opens. Please don’t mistake Transformers: RotF for a good movie.

But as childhood wish fulfillment, the new Transformers can’t be beat.

UP (PG) Seventy-eight-year-old Carl Fredricksen (v. Edward Asner) and his late wife, Ellie, always dreamed of traveling to South America. After Ellie’s death, Carl floats his house to the fabled Paradise Falls via several thousand helium balloons. 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) After a couple of age-appropriate cinematic liaisons, Woody Allen returns to the May-December romances he favors.

“Curb Your Enthusiasm”’s Larry David stands in for the Woodster as he woos Marilyn Manson’s girlfriend, Evan Rachel Wood. After the Oscarnominated Match Point and the Oscarwinning Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Allen’s hot again. Hopefully, Whatever Works leans more toward those films than the recent Cassandra’s Dream and Scoop. With Henry Cavill (“The Tudors”) and Patricia Clarkson as the mother of Wood’s Melodie.

X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE (PG-13) In a post-Iron Man/Dark Knight/Watchmen world, X-Men Origins: Wolverine is an unevolved comic caveman. The X-Men trilogy has been going downhill since X2, and since 20th Century Fox’s rights predate Marvel’s new and improved property handling, no one should expect great things from subsequent Origins pics.

Wolverine merely fills in the pre-X team gaps in the mutant’s long life.

YEAR ONE (PG-13) The world’s first self-aware cavemen, Zed (Jack Black) and Oh (Michael Cera), embroil themselves in the biblical soap opera of Sodom and Gomorrah to rescue the cavegirls they want to lie with. Über-producer Judd Apatow’s first true misfire, Year One, isn’t awful, but it isn’t funny either. As solidly deadpan as ever, Cera hoards laughs, while a mid-manic Black, 20 years older than his wunderkind costar, humorously starves. As history’s first murderer, Cain, David Cross reverts to obnoxious form (R.I.P. Paul Rudd’s Abel; you left us too soon). As a mincing High Priest, Oliver Platt probably earns more laughter than anyone besides Cera. Year One unfortunately brings to mind Mel Brooks’ A History of the World, Part I, another anachronistic historical comedy that’s less bad than not funny.

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movie pick PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) Filmmaker Michael Mann’s latest crime drama, Public Enemies, is the biggest cinematic disappointment of 2009 to date. Starring Johnny Depp as infamous bank robber John Dillinger and Christian Bale as pioneering G-Man Melvin Purvis, this film musters less intrigue about a fascinating period of American history than a History Channel documentary.

The film robs one of the nation’s most beloved criminals, a sort of modern day Robin Hood who stole from the rich and gave to himself the fastest cars, whiskey, and women, of the enjoyment he clearly took from living a life of crime. Mann masks everything in his cool, blue-gray Johnny Depp style. Most detrimentally, Depp internalizes Mann’s “too cool for school” philosophy. This Johnny Dillinger is only charming because he is played by Johnny Depp, not because Johnny Depp plays him charmingly. In one scene, after his first arrest, Depp flashes the wit and charisma for which he’s known. Bantering with the arresting officers and the local newsmen, Dillinger

becomes the populist hero of modern myth.

He is not unappealing but aloof the rest of his screen time, and thus fails to convince the audience of the magnetism that allowed Dillinger to become a national celebrity. The subsequent investigation, arrest, escape and killing that put the F in FBI is much more thrilling than any of Dillinger’s capers, or his relationship with coat-check girl Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard).

Mann rarely makes a wrong move. Most of his films are modern, flawed masterpieces (Manhunter, The Last of the Mohicans, The Insider).

Occasionally, he can be accused of only making half a great movie (Heat) or one that is merely good (Ali, Collateral, Miami Vice). Public Enemies barely enters the latter half of the director’s filmography. It isn’t a massive epic about the ‘30s crime spree that led to the creation of the FBI. It could be. All of the pieces have been placed on the board, but the gangland games never begin.

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threats & promises Music News And Gossip Hello, again. Things may have slowed down around town since AthFest 2009 slipped into a memory, but that’s no reason to think you can take some time off. Nope, it never really stops around here. Jump on below…

Don’t Turn Your Back: Bluesy Southern rockers The Rattlers have been pounding stages for the past couple of years here in town and other towns throughout Georgia. Now they’re headed into the studio with engineer John Keane to record a full-length release the band hopes to drop by the end of summer. In other news, The Rattlers have added keyboard player Mike Moravek to the lineup. The band next plays locally Aug. 8 at the 40 Watt. Listen in over at www.myspace.com/therattlersmusic and read all about ‘em at www.therattlersband. com.

Notable: The recently returned Flash to Bang Time will play the Flicker Theatre & Bar on Wednesday, July 8 along with Summer Hymns and Iowa City band The Western

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com. So far, it looks like donations are earmarked for support of the newly unemployed Theatre workers. A full statement from Theatre owner Wilmot Greene is at that address, also. Furthermore, local graphic designers and t-shirt makers Old Guard Graphics are the ones producing those benefit t-shirts being seen around town these days. Ironically, Greene says the design for these shirts was originally intended to honor the Theatre’s anniversary later this fall. You can get yours for $20 at www.oldguardgraphics.com/ fulfillment.html.

Well, Happy Birthday: Athens vocalist and musician Marty Winkler will celebrate her birthday with a special songwriter-in-theround evening along with the legendary, and Grammy-nominated, Caroline Aiken plus Jean Spencer (ex-28 Days) and Michael C. Steele.

The show happens at the Melting Point on Thursday, July 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. The plan is to play a couple of sets and have the whole show

Flash to Bang Time Front. Now, Summer Hymns has proven itself over the years enough times to need no comment, and Flash to Bang Time would be reason enough to attend, but The Western Front stands poised as the band that slipped through Athens’ fingers if this show is poorly attended. Although I’m often irritated and annoyed by bands that seem to jumble up a bunch of seemingly disparate influences (in this case, jazz, rock, a little hip-hop, noise and avant-garde hoo-ha) when forming a sound, The Western Front is actually worthwhile. Dig ‘em over at www.myspace.com/ thewesternfront.

A Few Things: Nautilus and T’n’T will play a benefit for the Georgia Theatre on Wednesday, July 8 at Farm 255, where donations for Theatre employees will be accepted.

Also, Nautilus will open for Oxford, MS band Zoogma at the Nowhere Bar on July 17 and has pledged its proceeds from that show to the Theatre, also. In related news, rapper Jdown Valmont is releasing his album, Less Than Zero, on his own label, Highlife Records, and Nautilus drummer James Feeny and New York producer Dollar Bin produced it. The record will be a free download, so check www. thisisthehighlife.com for further details.

Speaking of Which…: Those wishing to donate directly to the general fund for the Georgia Theatre can do so at www.georgiatheatre.

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over by 10:30 p.m., so this should be convenient for most anyone. For more info, please see www.myspace.com/martywinkler.

And the Clicks Just Keep on Coming: R.E.M. released a new digital download this week titled Reckoning Songs from the Olympia.

Available through iTunes and all other major digital outlets, the four-track EP is being sold as a teaser for the band’s two-disc mega live album (Live from the Olympia) due this fall.

The EP contains live versions of “Harborcoat,” “Letter Never Sent,” “Second Guessing” and “Pretty Persuasion” recorded during R.E.M.’s session of working rehearsals at Dublin, Ireland’s Olympia Theatre in July 2007. A couple of weeks back, R.E.M. released the super-fancy deluxe 25th-anniversary edition of its 1984 album, Reckoning, complete with a disc of live tracks recorded in Chicago in 1984. For more information, please see www. remhq.com.

For Those Concerned: Rumors circulated rapidly around town on Saturday, June 27 after singer-guitarist Noah Ray announced from the stage at the Caledonia Lounge that Music Hates You was playing its last show that night. To calm your fears: it’s not true. He was just joshin’ ya. Keep jammin’ at www.myspace. com/musichatesyou.

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upstart roundup Introducing Athens’ Newest Talent

THE BORDER LIONS Rock and Roll Lineup: Albert Murrian, Alex Trammel, Andy Hill. Former members of: The Transformers. Influences: Strong melodies, catchy hooks, rock, pop, jazz, blues, funk, reggae, metal, hiphop and R&B.

The Border Lions

Alex Trammell and Albert Murrian played in another rock and roll trio called The Transformers. The two of them have a passion for old-school rock and roll that’s driven by melody and memorable choruses. Drummer Andy Hill has been playing since he was seven and names influences across every genre. “When [Trammel and I] met Andy Hill we knew that we had found our guy,” says Murrian. “He plays Ringo in a Beatles cover band!

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How perfect is that? Andy learns songs quickly and he is a total professional in the studio.” Hill is equally enthusiastic about the project, declaring that “Our live shows are where it’s at. If you want to see and hear what The Border Lions are really like, you have to go to one of our live shows!” Check out the group’s knack for harmonies and melodic rock at www.myspace.com/theborderlionsband.

Next show: Friday, July 10 @ Office Lounge

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SWEETBOX Rock/Psych/Blues Lineup: Paul McHugh, Richard Mikulka, Jef Whatley, Jacob Morris, Kate Mikulka, Jim Wilson, Colin Carey, Melissa Colbert, Trish Scurry. Members also associated with: Mother Jackson, The Ginger Envelope, Moths, Echo Canyon, Still, Small Voice and the Joyful Noise, Ham1, Creepy and more. Influences: Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Bo Diddley, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, ZZ Top, The Band, The MG’s, The Beatles, Buddy Sweetbox Guy, Robert Johnson, Chipper Jones, John Smoltz, Jameson, The Velvet Underground, John Cale and more.

Mother Jackson frontman Paul McHugh leads this swampy psych-rock act. Kate Mikulka’s wailing sax really sets the tone, as the tracks trudge through the mud with a drunken kind of soulful swagger.

McHugh says the band features a mostly “rotating cast of characters who make themselves available when they can.” It’s especially fun to catch the band when the Creepy girls, Colbert and Scurry, provide sultry backing vocals. Sweetbox doesn’t have any recordings available, yet, but is hoping to get into a studio later this summer…

Hopefully, the group will have a website by then, too!

Next show: Keep checking Flagpole’s Calendar for future listings!

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CIRCLE IN FLIGHT Post-Sludge/Metal Lineup: Tony Ulbrandt, Chris Seibert, Sean Bokelmann.

Members also associated with: Golden Emperor, Aegis of Athena, Classic Bastards. Influences: Isis, Neurosis, Mastodon and Bongzilla.

Circle in Flight aims for a progressive metal sound that is built around repetition and evolving song dynamics. The vocals are sparse but bold when they do come in, unfurling in a low, fierce growl. The group used to be known as First Master, a project that first started in 2006, but when one key member left town, the group needed to take some time off to reorganize. The new lineup and new name debuted in January of this year. You can request a free copy of the band’s demo online at www. myspace.com/circleinflight.

Next show: Monday, July 20 @ Caledonia Lounge SAILOR DAWN Rock/Garage/Alternative Lineup: Keith Ely, Pat Holden, Lewis Jones, Adam Underwood.

Members also associated with: Frontier Medicine and Connelly Crowe Band. Influences: Neil Young, ‘90s Seattle music and Built to Spill Sailor Dawn made its Athens debut as a three-piece back in the summer of 2008, but soon after underwent a series of lineup changes that put the band out of commission until spring of this year. You may have seen the group’s first show with its current lineup at the Athens Human Rights Fest Battle of the Bands, where Sailor Dawn won the judges’ top pick. The band is currently recording and hopes to have an EP or full-length ready for release in the near future. You can get a preview of the band’s lo-fi alternative rock sound at www.myspace.com/sailordawn.

Next show: Tuesday, July 21 @ Tasty World Uptown Michelle Gilzenrat music@flagpole.com

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hile he focuses on the music of Athens and can be known to show some love for Atlanta, it can be stated with confidence that Sloan Simpson is the premier live rock music archivist of the Southeast. His website, Southern Shelter, is host to hundreds of room-recorded sets of just about any and every Athens band that’s been worth a damn in the last 10 years.

There you’ll also find plenty of touring acts, with a considerable disparity in genres and styles. Simpson is tireless so you can afford to be tired: if you can’t make it out to the gig, you can take in his audio documentation in top-notch form soon after, free of charge. And his devotion to Athens music is particularly arresting considering that he pretty much just moved here from Atlanta, where he lived for 10 years after growing up as an army brat in Columbus, GA. “For the last couple of years before I left Columbus, I was driving up to Atlanta every weekend,” he says. “In ‘99, before I moved to Atlanta, a friend I had made—he had been a taper. He had a busted DAT recorder, and he said, ‘If you wanna put the money into getting it fixed, you can have it.’ I spent 150 bucks or something. I think it actually still said ‘Walkman’ on it.”

He started out with his new hobby in earnest, and in a fairly conventional setting for tapers: the jam band scene. And although he was often attending performances by Athens’ Widespread Panic, his immediate instinct was to dig deeper. “By the late ‘90s, there weren’t any Panic shows that weren’t getting taped,” he says. “So, I eventually got another ‘friend deal’ on some mics, and from the start, I recorded the smaller stuff that people weren’t going to be recording. It was still a lot of jam band stuff, but rather than really worrying about getting my gear down to Philips Arena for recording, I was doing stuff at the Brandy House or Variety Playhouse.”

“I was still seeing a lot of bigger stuff, too,” he says, “but I would just go sort of as a civilian if I saw Panic or Phish.”

Eventually, Simpson’s interest in Athens bands had the inevitable domino effect. “I went to see Drive-By Truckers on a friend’s recommendation and ended up really getting into that, and over the next year or so finding out about all of their friends and people they would have open for them.” Simpson remains

an avid fan (turned friend) of the Truckers, and any fellow follower of the band will find an enormous wealth of live sets from the band and their numerous songwriters’ solo ventures all over Southern Shelter. The Truckers turned out to be an invaluable jump-off point for Simpson: “Patterson [Hood] has ridiculously broad taste for the stereotype people have of their band,” he says. “We were watchin’ something at the 40 Watt one time and he leaned over and said, ‘Man, did you see the Ken Vandermark Five last time they were here?’

He’s all over the map.”

This eclecticism turned out to be contagious for Simpson, as he began venturing into worlds both heavy and esoteric. But despite a 10-year residency in Atlanta, his musical loyalties have always remained with Athens. “I didn’t know too much of what was going on down there… I started getting into Deerhunter, and that led to Black Lips and a few other things down there, but I only saw Deerhunter ‘cuz they were opening for Garbage Island.”

As you might expect, the longer he worked at it, Simpson’s work got sharper and stronger.

He traded up for new equipment, eventually settling on his trademark crisscrossed AKG 3000 mics. “I think people used them as drum overheads, mainly,” he says. “Nothing is actually designed for what we’re doing, which is far-field recordings. Nobody is out there doing R&D to sell [equipment] to people who are taping a PA from out in the audience.”

For years, you’d see him with his mics held high above the crowd a few nights a week, regardless of the late-night commute home.

Atlanta was less a home and more a homebase for Simpson, or in his words, “a place to keep my stuff.” It was also where he had a job, up until the economy took its toll and he was laid off. It was time for a reconsideration: “I went and chilled with my parents in Columbus. But even if you expect you might lose your job, if it’s a long-term thing, it’s kind of a shock. I just fuckin’ lost it for a while.”

After a moment of reflection, a move to Athens made the most sense, but not necessarily for the reason you’d guess. “I consider the music secondary. I really moved here for the friends.”

Jeff Tobias

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Deadline for getting listed in the calendar is every FRIDAY at 5 p.m. for the issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Email calendar@flagpole.com.

Tuesday 7 EVENTS: Athens Heritage Walks (Navy Supply Corps School) New series sponsored by the AthensClarke Heritage Foundation continues with a twilight tour of the Navy Supply Corps School, formerly the State Normal School, led by Danny Sniff. Tour-goers must sign up by July 2. 7 p.m. $15. 706-353-1801, www.achfonline.org PERFORMANCE: Open TOAD Comedy (Flicker Theatre & Bar) The audience gets to pelt the performers who go over their sixminute time limit with foam rocks.

Performers get in free but must sign up by 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. $5. www. myspace.com/flickerbar OUTDOORS: Full Moon Canoe Ride (Sandy Creek Park) Paddle a canoe on Lake Chapman guided by the full moon. Participants may use one of the park’s canoes/kayaks or bring their own. Ages 12 & up. Must pre-register. 9 p.m. $5, $3 (with own canoe/kayak). 706-613-3631 OUTDOORS: Full Moon Hike (Greenway) Experience nature in a different light. 8:30 p.m. Call for fees. 706-613-3614 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: Movie Trivia (Ciné Barcafé) With drink specials and prizes every Tuesday. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.athenscine.com GAMES: Pool and Dart Tournament (Alibi) APA Pool League and Dart League tournament night. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010

Wednesday 8 EVENTS: The Silence (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Dr. Janice Simon introduces the film, part of a summer series called “Ingmar Bergman’s Trilogy and ‘The Seventh Seal’: Questions of Faith and Spirituality in Film.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/ gamuseum KIDSTUFF: Carol’s Creative Capers (Oconee County Library) Carol Cain shares songs of adventure, folktales and family stories.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Spanish Storytime (ACC Library) 5 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (ACC Library) For ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Tribute to J. J. Reneaux (Madison County Library) Stories by Cajun storyteller J. J. Reneaux told by Jackie Elsner and

her puppet friends. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Young Adult Book Discussion (Madison County Library) This month’s book is Animal Farm by George Orwell. 4:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-795-5597 GAMES: Rock Star Game Night (Wild Wing Café) Try your luck as a virtual musician! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. www.wildwingcafe.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Play for prizes every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920

Thursday 9 ART: Opening (Jittery Joe’s Coffee, Five Points) Elaine Oye will be showing a variety of works from her painting portfolio, greeting the public and answering questions. 5–7 p.m. FREE! 706-208-1979 PERFORMANCE: Classic City Kings (Blur) Athens’ first and only drag king troupe puts on another show. 10 p.m. $3. www.myspace. com/blurathens KIDSTUFF: Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Every Tuesday and Thursday elementary school-aged children meet in the lobby to read aloud and share thoughts about books. 4:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Harry Potter and the Order of the Pizza (Madison County Library) Watch Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and eat pizza. Ages 13 & up. 6:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Shadow Puppets (ACC Library) Learn how to make your own shadow puppets and enjoy a performance of “The Frog and the Locust.” 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706613-3650 GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (Club Chrome) Every Thursday night at the new dance club off Atlanta Highway across from Sam’s Club. 9 p.m. 706543-9009 GAMES: Trivia (WOW Café & Wingery) Every Thursday. 706-5435510

Friday 10 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 pedal pushers to win a prize. Every Friday.

7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 ART: Opening Reception (MadisonMorgan Cultural Center) For “The Reclamation of Memory,” an exhibit curated by renowned Atlanta mixed-media artist Lynn Marshall-

Linnemeier. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706342-4743 PERFORMANCE: Drag Night (Blur) The queens strut their stuff every Friday. Music by DJ Shine[y] before and after the show. 9 p.m. $5. www. myspace.com/blurathens PERFORMANCE: Effie’s Club Follies (40 Watt Club) This local “slap-strip comedic burlesque” troupe combines the best elements of sketch comedy, musical theatre, drag and striptease. 10 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18+). 706-543-8283 PERFORMANCE: Improv A**hole (40 Watt Club) Improv comedy from members of Atlanta’s Village Theatre.

10 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18+). 706543-8283 THEATRE: Fools (Athens Community Theatre) Town and Gown Players present the romantic comedy by Neil Simon about a village in Ukraine whose people have been cursed with stupidity for 200 years. Directed by Drew Doss. July 10–11 & 16–18, 8 p.m. July 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $18, $15 (students & seniors). 706-208-8696 THEATRE: Measure for Measure (Seney-Stovall Chapel) Classic City Arts presents Shakespeare’s dramatic tale of lust, corruption, mercy and forgiveness. July 10–11, 8 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1755, www.classiccityarts.com THEATRE: The Wizard of Oz (Historic Crawford Schoolhouse, Crawford) Presented by Arts!Oglethorpe. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. July 10–11 & 16–18, 7:30 p.m. July 12, 3 p.m. $12 (adv), $15 (door). 706354-1339, www.artsoglethorpe.org KIDSTUFF: Books & Bites (ACC Library) Read without interruptions.

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: Hide and Seek (Oconee County Library) Participants can hide throughout the library. Snacks, too. Ages 11–18. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (ACC Library) For children ages 1–3 with their caregivers. 10 a.m. FREE! 706613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. Ages 2–5. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES & LIT.: Novel Journeys (Borders Books & Music) New group for fiction writers of all experience levels. Meets second and fourth Friday of every month. 5 p.m.

FREE! clonedturtle1@hotmail.com MEETINGS: Happy Hoop Hour (Canopy Studio) Hooping fun with friends. No formal instruction is provided. 7–8 p.m. $5. www.athenshoopdance.wordpress.com

Redneck GReece will play Jot ‘Em Down Country Store on Friday, July 10.

Saturday 11 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: Dawg Derby Flyball Tournament (The Classic Center) This year’s tournament features 64 teams of dogs and handlers from 10 states competing in a fast-paced relay race. July 11–12, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $1. 706-357-4444, www.flyballdogs. com/dddare EVENTS: Farmer for a Day (Dancing Sprout Farm) Athens Locally Grown hosts third of six monthly tours highlighting the benefits of sustainable agricultural practices. Lunch provided. Carpooling available. Limited space, email to register. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! farmerforaday@gmail.com, athens. locallygrown.net 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: The Gardens at UGA Open House (Gardens at UGA) Guided tour led by the founder of UGA’s Trial Gardens. Event will also feature a rain barrel sale, plant sale, book sale/signing and gardening advice from the UGA Horticulture Club.

8 a.m.–12 p.m. $5. http://ugatrial. hort.uga.edu EVENTS: Georgia Black Dog and Blues Chicken BBQ (The Office Lounge) Food, music and fun to benefit the Madison Oglethorpe

Animal Shelter and the most euthanized animal in the state, the Georgia Black Dog. Featuring a silent auction, door prizes and live music from the Short Bus Allstars. 4–9 p.m. $8 for BBQ. 706-247-9877* EVENTS: Taste Your PLACE KickOff (Athens Farmers Market) Launch of the annual two-week awarenessraising event hosted by PLACE (Promoting Local Agriculture and Cultural Experiences) that reaches out to people through their taste buds. Several restaurants will offer a local food special July 11–25 as part of the event. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www. localplace.org PERFORMANCE: Chris Patton Comedy Night (Rye Bar) Local comedian Chris Patton is new to the stand-up scene. 10 p.m. www. myspace.com/ryebarathens PERFORMANCE: Classic City Comedy Show (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Local and national comedians perform. 9 p.m. $10.

706-354-6655, www.kinghproductions.eventbrite.com* PERFORMANCE: Sound Experiments with DanHolePond & Friends (ATHICA Satellite Space, 337 Prince Ave.) ATHICA hosts an evening of experimental music organized by Rob Peterson. Part of the current “Emerges III: Journeys” exhibit. 8–9 p.m. $6–$9 suggested donation. www.athica.org THEATRE: Fools (Athens Community Theatre) Town and Gown Players present the Neil Simon romantic comedy. See July 10 Theatre. July 10–11 & 16–18, 8 p.m. July 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $18, $15 (students & seniors). 706-208-8696 THEATRE: Measure for Measure (Seney-Stovall Chapel) Classic City Arts presents Shakespeare’s dramatic tale of lust, corruption, mercy and forgiveness. July 10–11, 8 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1755, www.classiccityarts.com THEATRE: The Wizard of Oz (Historic Crawford Schoolhouse, Crawford) Presented by Arts!Oglethorpe. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. July 10–11 & 16–18, 7:30 p.m. July 12, 3 p.m. $12 (adv), $15 (door). 706354-1339, www.artsoglethorpe.org OUTDOORS: Cook’s Trail Hike (Greenway) Enjoy the diverse wildlife along the trail. 8 a.m. Call for fees.

706-613-3614 KIDSTUFF: Pool Luau (Lay Park) Hawaiian pool party with leis, pineapple and more. 2 p.m. $1. 706613-3596 KIDSTUFF: Second Saturday Storytime (Sandy Creek) Join Center staff for nature stories. 2:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Splash-tastic Swim Day (East Athens Community Center) Giveaways, contests, prizes and more. 12–5:30 p.m. $1. 706548-8154 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Barnes and Noble) A story and craft every Saturday morning. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 MEETINGS: Athens Area Democrats Breakfast (Trumps at the Georgian) The featured speaker is Dr. Barbara Schuster, the new dean at the UGA Medical College.

Reservations must be made by July 7. 9 a.m. $12. 706-543-1480, 706247-3558*

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EVENTS: Dawg Derby Flyball Tournament (The Classic Center) This year’s tournament features 64 teams of dogs and handlers from 10 states competing in a fast-paced relay race that involves sprinting, jumping and retrieving. July 11–12, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $1. 706-357-4444, www.flyballdogs.com/dddare THEATRE: Fools (Athens Community Theatre) See July 10 Theatre. July 10–11 & 16–18, 8 p.m. July 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $18, $15 (students & seniors). 706-208-8696 THEATRE: The Wizard of Oz (Historic Crawford Schoolhouse, Crawford) Presented by Arts!Oglethorpe. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. July 10–11 & 16–18, 7:30 p.m. July 12, 3 p.m. $12 (adv), $15 (door). 706354-1339, www.artsoglethorpe.org KIDSTUFF: Tween Time: Journals and Secret Codes (Madison County Library) Create your own codes and journal to keep your secrets in. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 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 13 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (ACC Library) Bedtime stories. 7 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 MEETINGS: Zen Meditation and Book Discussion (Email for Location) The Key by Cheri Huber.

Meets every Monday. 7:15 p.m.

FREE! meditateathens@gmail.com GAMES: Live Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Every Monday with Trivia Joe. Lots of prizes available plus winning teams have a chance to qualify for a $200 cash prize. 8 p.m.

FREE! 706-354-6655 GAMES: Ping Pong (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Get your paddle ready for a game of table tennis! 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.myspace.com/flickerbar GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge every Monday! 8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub GAMES: Sports Trivia (WOW Café & Wingery) Every Monday. 706543-5510.

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

706-353-0241.

GAMES: Trivia (Beef O’ Brady’s) Get a team together, order some burgers and test your knowledge of the trivial. Every Monday! 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Tune Trivia (Alibi) Get a team together and test your knowledge of music trivia. Hosted by Bobby Nettles and APA Pool League.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010

Tuesday 14 KIDSTUFF: Carol’s Creative Capers (ACC Library) Stories and songs of adventures with Carol Cain.

2:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Every Tuesday and Thursday elementary school-aged children meet in the

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lobby to read aloud. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Harry Potter Trivia (Oconee County Library) Ages 11– 18. 6–7 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 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 feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Movie Trivia (Ciné Barcafé) With drink specials and prizes every Tuesday. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.athenscine.com GAMES: Pool and Dart Tournament (Alibi) APA Pool League and Dart League tournament night. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 * Advance Tickets Available

Live Music Tuesday 7 Caledonia Lounge 6 p.m. $5 (21+) $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com ATHENS No info available.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DAN NETTLES Celebrated local jazz musician known for his work fronting Kenosha Kid. Fat Daddy’s 10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 KARAOKE Huge karaoke dance party hosted by Lynn every Tuesday.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ littlekingshuffleclub PUNK ROCK DANCE PARTY Every Tuesday! Hosted by Randy Smyre.

The Melting Point 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens. com* PAUL LOMBARD Backed by George Norman, Edward Hunter and Mora, Lombard performs a blend of folk, bluegrass, country and blues.

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

WUOG 90.5FM 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org “LIVE IN THE LOBBY” A Tale of Two Caleys will perform on the radio station’s weekly program.

Wednesday 8 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+) $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com AGAINST ALL ODDS Aggressive alternative rock band based in Danielsville, GA. DAYS OF HYSTERIA Local metal band formerly known as Stereo Gun. Farm 255 Georgia Theatre Benefit. 11 p.m. $5 (suggested donation). www.farm255. com NAUTILUS Featuring James Feeney on drums, Andrew Haynes on bass and Chris Keesecker on keyboards/ synth, this band plays covers and originals inspired by hip-hop, jazz and electronic music.

T’N’T DJ Triz and fellow beat aficionado t8r(tot) have “joined like Voltron” to form T’n’T and will be “unfolding a beat session before ye the likes of which have ne’er been seen.”

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 FLASH TO BANG TIME Local new wave group finds a marriage between fun and somber, like a stormy beach party.

SUMMER HYMNS REDUX Psychedelic-tinged Neil Young-y pop-rock that hinges more on simple chord progressions and vocal melodies; and if you’re a fan of the Flaming Lips, you’ll find much to like about ‘em as well.

THE WESTERN FRONT With poetic lyrics and an extensive use of drum machine beats, the most obvious point of reference would be The Postal Service.

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

Harry Bissett’s Bayou Grill 6 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1193 THE BACUPS Local cover band plays fun ‘60s tunes from The Beatles to The Temptations.

Locos Grill & Pub 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Westside location) KIP JONES AND JAY RING DUO The duo plays covers of contemporary and classic hits.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens. com EDDIE & THE PUBLIC SPEAKERS Local blues-funk trio led by frontman Eddie Speaker.

Thursday, July 9

Free Lunch, Domino Effect, Tent City, Laissez Funk 40 Watt Club Tent City had always wanted to play a gig in the Georgia Theatre. The band finally scheduled a show for midsummer, only to see those plans go up in flames with the venue. Tent City was then left with the Tent City problem of finding another place to play on July 9. Free Lunch was also scheduled to play the Theatre the next day. So, the two bands teamed with local supporters to plan an event to help cover the tremendous costs brought on by the fire.

Tent City, along with Free Lunch, Laissez Funk and Savannah-based Domino Effect, will be playing the 40 Watt as part of a benefit for the Georgia Theatre and its staff.

All proceeds from the concert will be given directly to the Theatre. The 40 Watt staff has already helped the employees of the Theatre by offering up work shifts at the Watt.

In addition, two local groups have been created to help raise funds: the “Rebuild the Georgia Theatre” group and “The Georgia Theatre Phoenix Project.” Both groups can be reached via Facebook.

Tent City is a new local jam band that mixes elements of world and blues into the traditional jam format for interesting and enveloping songs. Joining the band is Free Lunch, a funky staple of the Athens jam band scene. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door, with all proceeds going toward the rebuilding of the Georgia Theatre and aiding its staff. [Jordan Stepp]

WILX Local rock band with alternative and grunge roots, soaked in Southern styling. The band’s live show tends to be more progressive or jam-based than the recordings.

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 AUGUSTA WIND This five-piece plays ‘90s alternative-influenced rock with girl-boy vocals and hints of poppy soul. And yes, they are from Augusta!

SUNSET SOUNDTRACK Manipulated yet poppy vocals overlay this indie band’s trance-synth and guitar-driven math-rock sound.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net KAOS House music every Wednesday!

Thursday 9 283 Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-208-1283 DJ SHINE Mixing up dance hits from female artists in celebration of ladies night.

40 Watt Club Georgia Theatre Benefit. 9 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18+). www.40watt.com DOMINO EFFECT Smooth reggae from Savannah infused with cool funk and soul.

FREE LUNCH Dynamic jazz-oriented jam band with lots of funky slap bass, saxophone and fun sing-along melodies.

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

TENT CITY This local four-piece fuses elements of jazz, funk, blues and world music. See Calendar Pick on p. 16.

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.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5. www.caledonialounge.com BIRDS+WIRE This local group plays a moody kind of alternative country, incorporating sweet vocal harmonies and steel sounds as well as a rhythm section fluent in jazz.

CAIN & ANNABELLE Hauntingly beautiful, rootsy folk graced by the harmonies of Annabelle LaFoy’s powerful, smoky voice and Cain Crawford’s tender, hushed tones.

CLAY LEVERETT & FRIENDS 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.

PATRICK MORALES No info available.

DOZAL BROTHERS A dizzying scramble of electronics and frantic punk vocals.

PAPER TANKS This local act creates moody, atmospheric and slightly psychedelic avant-folk soundscapes driven by acoustic guitar and mellow vocals.

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.

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.

Lansdowne Road Irish Pub 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.lansdowne roadpub.com BILLIE DAVIS AND THE CLARKE COUNTY LINE Classic country covers.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $22 (adv.), $25 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com MARCIA BALL The Grammynominated songwriter/vocalist/ pianist plays a smoldering blend of swampy R&B and honkeytonk filled with bluesy soul.

No Where Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-4742 DJ DRIZNO Electronica, hip-hop, and a jam band all rolled into one.

Special guest Chase Nichols.

Roadhouse 11 p.m. 706-613-2324 ASHUTTO MIRRA This alternative rock quartet features members of alterna-soul group The Revival.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens T8R(TOT) Local beatmaster mixes trippy electronic laptop creations featuring dubstep, drum ‘n’ bass and funk.

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.

Club Chrome 9 p.m. 706-543-9009 KARAOKE Every Thursday night.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net EDDIE AND THE PUBLIC SPEAKERS Local blues-funk trio led by frontman Eddie Speaker.

NEON MADMEN Big, blues-based riffs, high-energy tales and KISSstyle strutting from the local group formerly known as The Cool Swap.

FIRE ZUAVE The lead singer is the cousin of Of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes, but he sings a scratchier pop that veers toward Americana.

His voice can channel Conor Oberst and Jeff Tweedy, and the bassist and drummer buoy his melodies with clean backing vocals.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CLAY LEVERETT One of this town’s finest country frontmen, Leverett has led both The Chasers and Lona.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com HILLS ROLLING DIY psychedelic pop-rock from Atlanta singer-songwriter Trey McGriff.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar DAFFODIL Trio Daffodil—Derek Wiggs, Zack Kennedy and Max Talkovich—plays fuzzed-out, early’90s sounding heavy rock and roll.

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Friday 10 40 Watt Club 12 a.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18+). www.40watt.com “DR. FRED’S KARAOKE” Karaoke will start around midnight.

Allen’s Bar & Grill 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.allensbarandgrill. com PAINTING EIGHT Self-described as “psychedelic soul,” Painting Eight plays drifting downtempo songs with echoes of Pink Floyd in them.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5. www.caledonialounge.com MAN RAY Alternative Atlanta rock band.

WEDGE Local, dramatic, electronic alt-pop akin to Sigur Ros, Björk and other subtle, Icelandic things.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com BABY’S BLUE SWINGSET FEAT. MARY SIGALAS Vocalist Mary Sigalas pulls out all the stops in this classic jazz, swing and blues band.

Wild Wing Café 9 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com DEEPSTEP This country rock band out of Dublin, GA is equally adept at both old-school country sounds and newer pop-rock Nashville tunes.

Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 GRAINS OF SAND This cover band performs classic Motown hits.

WUGA 91.7 FM 4 p.m. FREE! www.wuga.org “IT’S FRIDAY!” Dusty Lightswitch will perform on the local radio station’s weekly program.

Jot ‘Em Down Country Store & BBQ 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2110 REDNECK GREECE Traditionally this show consists of two sets—a clean one for the whole family and a second set full of white-trash-fueled naughtiness that is as twisted as it is hilarious.

Little Kings Shuffle Club “Dub Housing.” 10 p.m. FREE! www. myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub DJ OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS A night of rocksteady, dub, dancehall, jungle and dubstep celebrating soundsystem culture.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com MICHAEL GUTHRIE BAND Athenian Michael Guthrie (also of The ‘60s and Disraeli Gears) and his various bandmates have delved into the world of melodic, jangly Britishsounding throwback rock.

O.K. Coffee 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-6650 BILL MALLONEE Mallonee takes his love of twangy, soulful pop to nearperfection on his recent releases.

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-8209 THE BORDER LIONS Rock and roll trio that plays ‘70s-inspired songs ranging from beachy to bluesy. See Upstart Roundup on p. 13.

YOSSARIAN Illinois natives Yossarian make “pretty sounds that are organized into pretty songs.”

Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens DREW DIXON Classic blues licks.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net AGAINST ALL ODDS Aggressive alternative rock band based in Danielsville, GA.

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HEROES FOR TONIGHT No info available.

LEAVING ARABY Pop-rock quartet with a style akin to yesteryear radio sweethearts Goo Goo Dolls, Gin Blossoms and the like.

LOST HERITAGE Metal band plays blazing riffs and power ballads.

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

THE WRISTBANDITS Energetic new teen-pop-punk trio rocking out in the vein of Millencolin or NOFX. Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer. com KATE MORRISSEY 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.

Gnat’s Landing 7 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net TJ MIMBS Melodramatic pop in the vein of Dave Matthews.

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Saturday 11 40 Watt Club 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt.com THE HEAP Funky local indie-soul band that’s been praised by the likes of Violent Femmes and Kevn Kinney.

HEAVY FEATHER Hook-heavy rock influenced by the pop harmonies of Big Star and The Beatles plus the dirtier blues of the Stones.

THE HELP Country-tinged, pop-oriented rock with a three-guitar attack.

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

Athens Farmers Market 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net CARL LINDBERG Lindberg performs standards, originals and some surprising tunes from divergent styles.

10 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic tunes.

ATHICA Satellite Space 8–9 p.m. $6–$9 suggested donation. www.athica.org SOUND EXPERIMENTS WITH DANHOLEPOND & FRIENDS (337 Prince Ave.) ATHICA hosts an evening of experimental music.

Blur 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/blurathens DJ ISAAC M Club beats for the weekly Pop Life dance party.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5. www.caledonialounge.com ALLISON WEISS Heartfelt singer/ songwriter with quirky charm, sharp pop sensibilities.

ATTRACTIVE EIGHTIES WOMEN This Atlanta trash rock band dabbles in styles from punk to surf rock.

THE BUDDY SYSTEM Last show ever! See Calendar Pick on p. 18.

EXCALIBRAH Hip-hop with an experimental, almost psychedelic slant.

Ciné Barcafé 8 p.m. $6. www.athenscine.com A HORSE IS A SPHERE An experiment in mechanical ambience, live and in psychedelic technicolor.

ELI KESZLER This one-time Jandek collaborator uses drums, bells and other unique instruments to create a mix of droning harmonics.

ASHLEY PAUL Dream-like tunes that feature unique instrumentation and electronics.

POCKETFUL OF CLAPTONITE Pulling the power trio into a wide open stream of consciousness.

Farm 255 Common Ground Benefit. 11 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.farm255. com HOPE FOR AGOLDENSUMMER Charming local neo-folk band delivers the thriftstore gospel.

NATE NELSON Young local singersongwriter whose songs offer both mainstream accessibility and more indie-oriented idiosyncrasy.

Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 PETEY WHEATSTRAW The local five-piece featuring former members of Papa Funk, Cadillac Johnson and XXX Hardrive plays classic Southern rock, originals and covers.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar THE DOPPEL GANG This off-kilter semi-local group has a distant, dusky garage rock feel.

DUSTY LIGHTSWITCH Described as “one of the most exciting and satisfying live bands in town” by our own Gordon Lamb.

NIGHT NURSES Splits the difference between Joy Division and Johnny Cash with twang-infused guitar atmospherics.

Lansdowne Road Irish Pub 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.lansdowne roadpub.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 BITCH SWITCH Your all-star lady deejay team.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com RICK FOWLER A classic sort of British blues rock.

STRAWBERRY FLATS The Flats play sizzling covers of psychedelic

Saturday, July 11

The Buddy System, ExcaliBrah, Attractive Eighties Women, Allison Weiss Caledonia Lounge Adorable, delightful, Buddy System, we will miss you. Saturday’s show will be the last for local video pop rockers The Buddy System. After three years, The Buddy System the local group, known for playing live soundtracks to entertaining projected animations, has decided to call it quits.

The Buddy System’s AthFest set featured a surprise guest appearance from Justin Robinson of The Agenda, who sang Andrew W.K.’s “Party Hard.” Lauren Gregg says The Buddy System is hoping to have more special surprises for its final show. “There’s hopefully going to be some little nuggets of awesome throughout the set. We’d like to have an amazing last show and pull out all the stops… fingers crossed.”

Of course, this isn’t the last you’ll hear from Gregg, Mat Lewis, Ryan Lewis or Craig Sheldon. The Lewis brothers are still active members of Grape Soda and the recently reformed Agenda, plus a new R&B soul group called The Yes of Course. Gregg is in a new girl band called Let’s Bolt, featuring über-talented Samantha Paulsen (We vs. the Shark) and Kay Stanton (Casper and the Cookies). Sheldon and Gregg are also planning to create their own animated music videos and video podcasts and hope to one day base a live show around them. In the meantime, the duo is currently working on a pilot that was green-lit for the Disney Channel about Lauren’s dog! So, come down and wish the bandmembers luck on all of their promising future endeavors. [Michelle Gilzenrat]

tunes from artists like Jimi Hendrix, Cream, The Beatles, Zeppelin and other classic rock legends.

The Office Lounge 5 p.m. 706-546-8209 SHORT BUS ALLSTARS Blues-rock, incorporating standard numbers into their set of original tunes.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net SERENATA BAND Large, tight, jazzinfluenced Latin band from Georgia with multiple vocalists, percussionists and danceable rhythms.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com HARP UNSTRUNG Melodic alternative rock with a Southern twist.

Wild Wing Café 9 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com THE UNMENTIONABLES Rock covers and originals.

Sunday 12 Jot ‘Em Down Country Store & BBQ 3–6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2110 BUTTERMILK REVIVAL Traditional bluegrass tribute, including songs by the Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe and many others.

Square One Restaurant and Bar 1-4 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco. com SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH Rotating local jazz artists play on the patio.

Monday 13 Ashford Manor 6 p.m. $15 (adults), $6 (children 12 & under), FREE! (children under 6). www.ambedandbreakfast.com* CONNOR CHRISTIAN Gritty, soulful roots rock influenced by artists as diverse as Ryan Adams, G. Love and The Band.

LAZY B AND THE RECLINERS R&B soul review.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com AEGIS OF ATHENA Thundering, but melodic doom metal from this group of young local guys.

KILL LEBARON This local act plays hardcore/screamo.

OF LEGEND Local metalcore band.

Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 CHRIS NORMAN Draws heavily from the aloof and quirky sensibilities of ‘80s alternative rock.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar DAN HOLE POND Local artist creates soundscapes of experimental, esoteric sounds.

DIVIDED LIKE A SAINT’S Local envelope-pushing rock band.

ERIC FORD No info available.

PALIT Austin experimental indie-pop band bring their unique style to Athens.

YE OLDE SUB SHOPPE New band headed by Christopher Ingham (Christopher’s Liver).

The Melting Point “The Hoot.” Hosted by Susan Staley. 8 p.m. FREE! www.meltingpointathens. com.

CAPTAIN NUMBER 1 Athens indie-folk duo combines uplifting harmonies with beautiful instrumentation from a variety of lesser-heard instruments.

THE KNOCKOUTS The act performs an array of traditional music—from polka to bluegrass to Irish folk music—in a rather nontraditional, punk-inspired way.

PET VOLCANO Rock band featuring guitarists/vocalists Spencer Frye and Jason Beckham, bassist Tommy Jones of Ralph Roddenbery Band, keyboardist Bart King and percussionist Eddie Glikin.

Tuesday 14 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt. com BETSY FRANK Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs.

CLAY LEVERETT & KIMBERLY MORGAN Duo sings the songs of George Jones and Tammy Knight.

DANIEL MACK AND THE PICK’N COOP “It’s butt-shakin’ country and some sad songs, too!” says Mack.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CARL LINDBERG Jazz 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.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar MIKEY DWYER AND THE STARTER KITS The multi-instrumentalist can handle guitar, mandolin, lap steel, bass and drums.

SQUIRRELHOUSE Psychedelic and new wave-influenced sounds.

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Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ littlekingshuffleclub PUNK ROCK DANCE PARTY Every Tuesday! Hosted by Randy Smyre.

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The Melting Point 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens. com* EXCEPTION TO THE RULE Fueled by a hard-driving banjo style, sultry violin and mandolin, this group infuses elements of classical, jazz, blues and rock.

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State Botanical Garden of Georgia 7 p.m. $15. 706-542-1244* FIVE EIGHT This totally wired, nearlegendary Athens rock trio has consistently pumped out high-energy rock and roll.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net RENEE AROZQUETA Dreamy songstress whose tender folk vocals are reminiscent of Athens’ own Madeline. She performs touching, airy ballads over piano and guitar.

ROY COUGHLIN Heartfelt, upbeat melodic numbers over acoustic guitar.

SHAUNA GREESON Also currently a member of The Ones and Hola Halo, Greeson performs solo on acoustic guitar and piano.

SPIDER + OCTOPUS Warm, acoustic folk songs with a modern edge.

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

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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 Summer Photo Contest ACC Leisure Services seeks digital photos of summertime for upcoming exhibit. Entries accepted through July 30. 706-613-3580

AUDITIONS Company (Athens Community Theatre) Town and Gown is casting for its upcoming production of the Stephen Sondheim comedy. All roles require singing, but not all are featured soloists. Show runs Sept.

18–20 & 24–27. July 13–14, 6 p.m. www.townandgownplayers.org

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p.m. $14. 706-542-6156, www.uga. edu/botgarden 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). 706-355-3161, www.good dirt.net Computer Classes (ACC Library) “Mouse and Keyboard Skills” (July 9, 7–8:30 p.m.) and “Intro to the Internet” (July 16, 10–11:30 a.m.). In the Educational Technology Center. Call to register.

FREE! 706-613-3650 Creating More Prosperity and Abundance in Your Life (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Laurie Hart leads the class in techniques such as EFT, dowsing and meditation.

First and third Tuesday of every month. 7–9 p.m. $10. 706-5461107, hartlem@earthlink.net Digital Plant Photography: Wildflowers, Gardens and Landscapes (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Led by nature photographers Hugh and Carol Nourse. Pre-registration required. July 18, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $45. 706-542-6156, www.uga. edu/botgarden 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. Pre-registration required. July 9, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

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706-613-3580 Art Biz Turn your art into your business at this one-day limited enrollment workshop. July 18 & 25 at The Point of Art in Union Point and Aug. 1 at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation in Watkinsville. 706486-6808, www.artbiz.biz AWC Classes (Athens Wellness Cooperative) Offering community acupuncture sessions Wednesdays– Fridays from 1–5 p.m. ($25). Also,

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 Baby Signs Classes (Full Bloom Center) Workshop that teaches parents how to use the Baby Signs program at home (Aug. 1, 3–4:30 p.m. $55/person, $75/couple) and a 6-week Say & Play series where parents can practice signing with their babies (Saturdays, July 18–Aug. 22, 11–11:45 a.m. $130/child). 850653-5016, www.babysignsprogram. com/withtraceysummers Beaded Jewelry Workshop (Oconee County Library) Create original earrings with beaded jewelry. Hardware and beads provided.

Pre-registration required. July 8, 7–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 “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 Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Classes (Various Locations) Call or email Bobbi Jean Singleton for details. 706-474-4126, bj@innerbodyworks.net Business Classes (UGA Small Business Center) “Marketing Plan: Why You Need One” (July 8, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $29) and “Writing an Effective Business Plan” (July 9, 6–9 p.m. $69). Register online. 706-5427436, www.georgiasbdc.org Canning the Summer Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Brenda Beckham and BJ Garrett lead an intro to the pressure cooker method of home canning. Preregistration required. July 16, 2–4

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Will Eskridge’s painting “Big Dog” will be on exhibit at the Watkinsville Artscape 2009 outdoor show through Sept. 30. $27. 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/ botgarden Hoopdance Workshops (Canopy Studio) Locally made hoops available to borrow and buy.

Registration required. July 11 & 25, 12:30–2 p.m. $25. 706-549-8504, info@canopystudio.com Intro to Publisher (Oconee County Library) Learn how to create items like note cards and invitations in this two-part class.

Pre-registration required. July 9 & 10, 23 & 24, 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 Intro to Word (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics of word processing. Pre-registration required. July 16, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 Laban Movement/Hoop Playshop (Canopy Studio) Playshop that will experiment with combining hoops and Laban Movement. No previous experience required. July 12, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $25. 706-549-8501, info@ canopystudio.com Maternity Aqua Shape-Up (Memorial Park) Aquatic aerobics class for expectant mothers.

Saturdays, 11 a.m. $5/class. 706613-3580 Natural History of Georgia Plants (State Botanical Garden) Led by Jim Hamrick, a professor in UGA’s Department of Plant Biology, the course will introduce students to the diverse natural vegetation of GA. Pre-registration required. July 15, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $100. 706542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Open Art Studio (Art School, Watkinsville) Led by Tracy Jefferies.

Participants work at their own pace, and instruction is provided as requested. Reduced fee if you bring

your own supplies. Open to all experience levels. Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $175 for 8 classes (includes supplies). artschoolstreet@gmail. com, www.artschoolwatkinsville.com Portrait Painting Workshop (Lyndon House Arts Center) Led by award-winning portrait painter Leah Mantini. July 11 & 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-613-3623 Salsa Workshop (Madison County Library) Learn what to do with your extra tomatoes and peppers. Taste test some salsa recipes and also bring your own. July 11, 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 Scanning and Restoring Family Photos (Madison County Library) Jeff Hall shares tips and tricks for bringing your family snapshots back to life. July 20, 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 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: Delicious (ACC Library) Learn how to use Delicious to share your Internet bookmarks.

July 22, 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 Trapeze Workshop (Canopy Studio) No experience necessary.

Wear form-fitting clothing and no jewelry. Call to register. July 18, 12:30–2 p.m. $25. 706-549-8501, info@canopystudio.com Yoga Classes (Athens Wellness Cooperative) New offerings include Rise and Shine Yoga (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 6 a.m.), Yoga for Back Pain (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.) and Yoga for Weight Loss (Tuesdays, 6 p.m. &

Fridays, 4:30 p.m.). $14/drop-in, $60/6 classes, $108/12 classes. www.wellnesscooperative.com Yoga Classes (Sangha Yoga Studio) Gentle Yoga (Tuesdays, 12–1 p.m.) and Prenatal Yoga (Thursdays, 10:30–11:45 a.m.) led by Bobbi Jean Singleton. $14/ drop-in, $60/6-class punch card. bjm_js@bellsouth.net Yoga Teacher Training (Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution Studio) 200hour training provided by the Vastu School of Yoga in early September that prepares students to be confident instructors. 561-723-6172, vastuyoga@hotmail.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 $1,000 gas card. 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. Volunteers usually get fresh vegetables. marketmanager@athensfarmersmarket.net Become a Mentor (Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens) Volunteer one hour per week to make a difference in the life of a child. Training provided. 706-546-4910, mentor@ athensbgca.com, www.fflife.net

Bike Recycling Program (Chase Street Warehouses) Join BikeAthens volunteers as they clean and repair donated bicycles for local service agencies. Sunday, 2–4 p.m.

Monday & Wednesday, 6–8 p.m. www.bikeathens.com Book Donations (Oconee County Library) Collecting gently used books for the library’s fundraising book sale in September. Drop items at the library or call Pat Hallow, 706310-0880, 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).

Download an application at www. athenshumanesociety.org.

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.

Ages 10 & under. Through July 30.

FREE! 706-613-3650 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 and Internet safety.Register by July 24.

July 27–31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $11.

706-613-3603 EcoCamp (Georgia Nature Center, Watkinsville) Summer day camp for ages 4–16. Kids learn about solar power, organic farming, carnivorous plants and green building.

Upcoming sessions: July 13–17 & July 27–31. $49–$199. 706-7691000, www.ecocamp.org Family Fishing (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Fish in the hidden

Claypit Pond. Bait, poles and tips provided. Call to register. July 16, 6 p.m. $6/family. 706-613-3615 Girls’ Rock Camp Athens (Athens Montessori School) Girls learn an instrument, form a band, write a song and participate in various workshops. Showcase scheduled for Aug. 1. Ages 9–15.

July 27–31, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $250 (scholarships available). 706-4982507, www.girlsrockathens.org Henna Hands (ACC Library) Learn how to apply temporary henna body art. Ages 11–18. Pre-registration required. July 9, 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Mommy/Daddy and Me Trapeze (Canopy Studio) Parents will guide their children in a range of exercises on the floor and low trapezes. Sundays, 10–11 a.m. $10/ class. 706-549-8501, info@canopy studio.com New Moon Summer Adventure Camps (Various Locations) Now registering for summer camp that travels to different state parks and natural areas daily.

Activities include hiking, swimming, boating and more. July 13–17 & July 20–24, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $150/week. 706-338-2892, newmoonpreschool@gmail.com Summer Academy at UGA (UGA Campus) UGA Center for Continuing Ed is 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, Mini Medical School and more. $149–$349. 706542-3537, www.georgiacenter.uga. edu/summeracademy Summer Art Camp (Art School, Watkinsville) Painting and drawing camp for ages 6–13. All supplies and a snack provided. Family and multiple week discounts available.

Also now registering for after-school program in the fall. July 13–17, 20–24, & 27–31, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

ART AROUND TOWN ACC Library (Top of the Stairs Gallery) Work by Michael Alexander of the GA Fine Arts Academy.

Through July. “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.

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: Journeys,” 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.

Through July 19.

Big City Bread Cafe Paintings by Ruth Allen.

Through July.

Ciné Barcafé An exhibit of posters highlighting drawings made by Art Rosenbaum of musical performers from the North Georgia Folk Festival from 1984 to the present. Through July 12.

Downtown Watkinsville Artscape 2009, an outdoor display of art boards created by 10 local artists that is sponsored by the City of Watkinsville and Grassroots Arts Program. Through Sept. 30.

Earth Fare Cat art by Robin Fay, James Dean, Cecile Moore, Josh Payne, Cathy Dailey and more. Through July.

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

The Grit Music photography by Mike White and Jason Thrasher. Through 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.

$130/week. 706-255-1344, www. artschoolwatkinsville.com Summer Stretch Camp (Full Bloom Center) 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 Teen Art Contest (ACC Library) Any size and media are accepted.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three. Through July 24. 706-6133650

SUPPORT Domestic Violence Support Group (Call for location) Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and group at 6:30 p.m. Call Project Safe hotline at 706-543-3331 for location. 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in Clarke County. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month in Madison County. 6–8 p.m.

Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for location) Childcare is provided. Call Project Safe hotline at 706-543-3331 for location. Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m.

Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Informal and supportive 12step program open to all. Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www. emotionsanonymous.org

ON THE STREET All-Park Scavenger Hunt (Various Locations) Unlock clues to find treasures in ACC parks. The first clue will be emailed out to everyone simultaneously. Call to register your 2–5 member team. July 25, 8 a.m. $10/team. 706-613-3580 ATHICA 4Lease (ATHICA) Available from July 30–Aug. 20. Use ATHICA’s 4Lease space for private events. www.athica.org/4lease.php f

Jittery Joe’s Coffee (Watkinsville) Paintings by D.M. Kirwin. Through July.

Just Pho…and More Acrylic paintings by Leslie Moody. Through July 30.

Lyndon House Arts Center A selection of needlework and a five-panel tapestry depicting flora, 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-Morgan Cultural Center “The Reclamation of Memory,” an exhibit curated by renowned Atlanta mixed-media artist Lynn MarshallLinnemeier. Presented in conjunction with the 2009 National Black Arts Festival. Through Aug. 29.

Mama’s Boy A display featuring the original drawings of Mark Watkins’ “Cats Love Birds” zine. Through July 20.

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

Monroe Art Guild Summer Members’ Show. July 17–Aug. 26. www.monroeartguild.org Oconee County Library Photographs by Jane Crisan. Through July.

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 July 19.

Transmetropolitan (Oglethorpe Ave.) Large charcoal pieces and smaller oil pastels by Mark Watkins in a style he calls expressive surrealism.

Through July 31.

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.

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reality check Matters Of The Heart And Loins I’ve been dating a guy for the last year, and I’m happier than I’ve ever been. He’s very handsome, well-read, intelligent, lots of fun to be around, loves to cook and really knows what he’s doing in bed. In short, I’m completely over the moon for this guy, and he feels the same, but my problem is his politics.

When I met him, I was solidly liberal. Now, I’m not so sure. I’m very passionate about a lot of issues and tend to be very active. He doesn’t tell me I should or should not support any particular thing; in fact, he usually won’t bring up any political issue unless I ask him to support it. The problem is that when I do, he can tell me, in a couple of sentences that make perfect sense, and usually from a perspective I’ve never thought about, why he absolutely will not.

He won’t even argue.

He’s as self-contained and autonomous a person as I have ever met, and he approaches every issue from an individualist perspective, and I feel like he is slowly changing my beliefs on things like a living wage and national health care without even raising his voice.

I have always identified myself as liberal, and I guess I still do, but I feel as though I’m losing my identity and becoming something I never thought I would be, and I guess it frightens me a little. We’ve been talking about marriage, and as I say, he’s practically perfect in every way, but I don’t even know how to talk to him about this, but it’s really been troubling me. I don’t know if I should get out of this relationship while I still know who I am, or if I should just surrender to it and see where it takes me.

Help!

Not Really Myself These Days He’s absolutely perfect except that you are nothing alike. Hmmm. If you were content to just keep your pie hole shut and not talk about politics, then would the relationship be okay? I mean, is this strictly a political thing?

Because if it is, then I would suggest you just agree to disagree and just stop talking about it. There are plenty of people on opposite sides of the political spectrum who manage to have happy relationships. Just look at James Carville and Mary Matalin, or… James Carv—okay, maybe it isn’t that common. But it does happen. Look, if you really feel like you’re losing your identity, then the relationship isn’t healthy. But the way you talk about it, it doesn’t sound like it’s his fault, or that he is necessarily controlling or anything. If you feel like you can’t win an argument about something you truly care about, then you need to read more. It is difficult to back up an opinion if you’re uninformed and you don’t think about things from various perspectives. You aren’t helping your cause(s) if you can’t defend them intelligently.

I wrote to you a long time ago when I first got to Athens, wondering why the majority of people here are just interested in hook-ups and don’t even go for repeat hook-ups. You didn’t answer, and I didn’t think you would. I understood that the letter might come across as a little whiny and that’s OK, but this time I really need an outside opinion. Also, ironically, I’m leaving Athens; we’ve come full circle.

I met the best girl ever here in Athens; she even agreed to marry me. There was nothing about this girl that I considered a flaw.

She had a mouth like a sailor and farted like a trucker, and I thought that was adorable, too. Long, long story short, I ran into some really bad luck which, to add insult to injury, included some medical issues. This girl stuck by me through all of it and when I was almost back on my feet she broke up with me. I got her back on the Love Train to Awesome Town, but three weeks later she broke up with me again. Once, OK, but twice and it’s not cool anymore. I truly understood where she was coming from, and she seemed rather impressed with that, but she made it clear there could be no further hope for us.

On our third date we ran into her ex downtown and I really felt bad for the guy. It’s Athens; it’s a small place and I know that will be me if I stick around this town.

She seemed upset when she asked me if we could still be friends and I said no. She broke my heart, and it was obvious that she wanted me to be that coin-operated boy that she could pull off the shelf when she needed emotional support. She didn’t seem to understand what I meant when I said we couldn’t be friends, so eventually I laid it out for her. I thanked her for being so much to me then told her that she’d never see or hear from me again and that I can’t be there for her anymore. To be polite here, I’ll say she didn’t like it and seemed a little surprised.

Can I stand tall like a man and say I held onto my selfrespect in this matter or am I just being a dick?

Yours, A Farewell to Athens You’re not being a dick, FTA, you are being realistic. In a perfect world, we could all remain friends with everyone we’ve ever been in a relationship with, and there would be no pain, no jealousy and no confusion. But this is reality, FTA, even if it is Athens-based.

And you are smart enough to know that remaining in contact with her is going to kill you. Of course she is surprised. She expected you to stand by her because, after all, you two were so close. You shared so much. Past. Tense. Let it go. She’ll find a way to survive. And if she is mad at you, how will you ever know? And what difference does it make?

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

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Real Estate Apartments for Rent 2BR/2BA apt. w/ FP. Just outside p e r i m e t e r o ff J e ff e r s o n R d .

W/D connection. Big kitchen w/ breakfast area. Patio. $600/mo. RE/ MAX Realtor Michelle Watson (706) 433-2712.

3BR/2.5BA Eastside townhome.

Spacious & convenient, on bus route.

Pets allowed. Incl. W/D. Only $750/ mo. Call Aaron (706) 207-2957. $1275/mo. The Woodlands.

3BR/3BA. All amenities. W/D, Gated, Avail. Fall. Owner/Agent.

Call Mike (706) 207-7400. $275/BR. Near UGA, Riverbend Pkwy. Athens Transit Bus #12, UGA Bus. W/D, DW, pool, ceiling fans.

No pets pls. (706) 543-8505. $485/mo. Quiet 1BR basement apt. in 5 Pts. Priv. entrance, off– street parking, W/D access, full kitchen. 1 block from the Waffle House in 5 Pts. Shared utils. & cable. Available immediately.

On Morton Ave. between Pinecrest Dr. & Milledge Ave. (706) 354-6039, if no answer call David (706) 2542526.

2BR/1BA Duplex on Eastside.

172 Laurie Dr. off Cedar Shoals Dr. $525/mo. Avail. ASAP. Clean w/ W/D, FP, CHVAC. Call (706) 2019222.

1434 E. Broad St. 1BR/1BA duplex. $475/mo. Walk to UGA. Renovated bungalow. W/D & yd. maint. incl.

Pets OK. (770) 841-7090.

1BR/1BA So close to UGA you can fall out of bed into class. $450/mo.

Joiner & Associates (706) 549-7371.

1BR Studios. East Campus Rd. $0 sec. dep. $625/mo. Incl. water, gas, pest & trash. City/UGA bus stop, built–ins, tile & HWflrs. Pets OK. Call today–only a few left! Contact kaceyprice@hotmail.com, (706) 540-2829.

1BR, 3BR & 4BR rentals near Campus. Pictures & video online.

Go to www.OffCampusRealty.com.

(877) GO-DAWGS. 1BR/1BA + study/guest rm. Security gates, pool, fitness center, 1 mi. from campus. Excellent condition. $650/mo. Pets OK. Call Rob (706) 338-4984 or email robwimberly@ gmail.com.

1BR/1BA, 2 Blocks to town & campus, Lg. BR, CHVAC, great view of city, ceiling fans, some screen porches. Owner pays water & garbage. $475– 525/mo. Avail. for June, July or Aug. move–in. Boulevard PropertyManagement.com, (706) 548-9797.

1BRs starting at $599!

Luxurious Apt. Community! 1, 2, 3BRs avail.! Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, & more! Don’t miss out, won’t last long! Call now (706) 548-7747.

2 or 4BR Riverbend Rd. Incl.

CHAC, DW, W/D hookups. $650$1300/mo. Flexible move–in dates.

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2BR duplexes starting at $450/mo.

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2BR/1BA apt. Water & trash incl. $695/mo. 4BR/3BA house, $2300/mo.

Both close to campus, Springdale St. W/D & appls. Pets OK w/ dep. Avail. now! (706) 207-9295.

2BR/1BA renovated apts., perfect for grad students, nice & quiet, close to campus & Dwntn.

225 China St. 1 avail. now! Also preleasing for fall, $500/mo. Incl. water & trash, no dogs, laundry onsite. Chris (706) 202-5156.

2BR/1BA. Central location off Broad St. at King Ave. 125 Honeysuckle Lane. Total electric. Water/trash incl. $450/mo. w/ $300 sec. dep.

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2BR/2.5BA luxury townhouse.

Gated community, great location.

Country in the city. Woods, lake, pool, FP, deck, 2 car-garage. Pets fine. $975/mo. Great landlady! Call (706) 714-7600.

2BR/2.5BA luxury condo. Along river. Avail. 8/1. HWflrs., W/D, DW, ceiling fans, deck, amenities galore, convenient to everything. Call Matt at (706) 248-9088.

2BR/2BA Eastside condo. $950/ mo. All appls. incl. Only 3 yrs. old.

3 mi from campus. Avail. 8/1. Call (910) 876-1030 or email michael. leinwand@gmail.com.

2BR/2BA condo. Screened porch, tennis & pool in complex, no pets, NS. $600/mo. (706) 540-2818.

2BR/2BA very lg. garden apts. at 350 S. Pope St., at the Georgetown Apts. 1 block from dorms on Baxter.

Rent incl. water, monthly pest, garbage p/u, & lawn maintenance.

Call (706) 338-2534 for more details, & I can email you pics too.

2BR/2BA. $750/mo. Westside apt.

New fully furnished. HWflrs.

Quiet & safe. Off Epps Bridge. W/D, all appls. No pets. (706) 206-3345.

2BR/2BA Harris Place A p a r t m e n t s . 1 block from Varsity! Incl. CHAC, DW, W/D. $695/ mo. Flexible move–in dates. Call (706) 546-6900 or go to www.

ValerioProperties.com.

595 Nantahala. 1BR/1BA. $475/mo.

Cats OK, no dogs. 1 yr. lease. W/D. Private & cute, clothesline & old oak tree. Quiet person desired. (706) 461-0262, calclements@yahoo. com.

5BR/3.5BA. 1/2 off 1st mo. rent.

Ver y lg. Excellent condition.

Complete paint, new carpet. Must see! Avail. Aug. Great price. $825/ mo. Eastside busline. Call (706) 548-2433.

ARMC/Normaltown area. Only $600/mo, spacious 2BR condo, pool, 1.5mi to Dwntn, near ARMC, Avail. 8/1. Call (706) 540-3491 or email thomas2785@aol.com for info.

Avail. now! 2BR/1.5BA duplex on Eastside. $550/mo. Pets OK. Call (706) 338-0169.

Best deal in town! El Dorado 2BR/1BA & studio apts. in Normaltown. Free water, gas, basic cable & wireless Internet.

W/D in 2BR units. Dog runs. $420–$675/mo. Joiner & Associates (706) 549-7371.

Best property in town! Woodlands of Athens. 3BR/3BA full of amenities. Gated community, great specials. Call Pete (706) 372-3319.

Cedar Shoals Dr. area. 4 or 5BR/4BA. Lg. rms., quiet n’hood, W/D incl. $1K/mo. + dep. req’d.

(706) 742-8555.

Cobbham historic district. 1BR apt.

Heart pine flrs. + ceil. fans. CHAC, W/D, garage w/ auto opener. NS. No pets. Call (706) 340-1283.

Condo for rent. 3BR/2.5BA, close to UGA. Dep. req’d. Pool. $800/ mo.

Call (770) 307-7003.

Directly next to campus, walk to 5 points, 2br, 2.5bath,fp,pool, private patio, dw, w/d, great in town location, lots of parking, Pets OK, 675.00 per month, half off first months rent. Oversize bedrooms and closets, walk to lake Herrick and dog park. call 706-338-9018 Downtown Luxury 4BR/2BA. W/D, lg. newly renovated historic bldg., many extras incl. lg. deck.

Avail. 8/1. Call (706) 425-4048 or (706) 296-1863.

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.

For rent 8/1. 2 private duplex apts. in circa 1890s house on Oconee St. HWflrs, tile BA, cold AC, fenced backyd., W/D, nice covered porch, super clean & nice. Walk to UGA or town. $525/mo. each. Call Drew (706) 202-2712.

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

Pool, gym. $575/mo. (706) 5496070.

Hill St. 2BR/1BA. All electric apt.

W/D, water, trash, lawn incl. $575/ mo. Call (706) 549-6070.

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.

South Milledge Area. Newly renovated. 4BR/2BA, W/D, DW, private fenced backyd. $975/ mo. Pamela, Property Manager (706) 247-1805. Go to www. azevedoproperties.com to see listings. Bruce Azevedo, Inc. Special! Lg. 1BR/1BA apts. Great location, W/D on property. Kitchen w/ all appls., parking. $450/mo.

Call (706) 546-0600, go to www. parkerandassociates.com.

Studio apt. in lovely Victorian house.

On Hill St. Very close to Dwntn. N/S, no pets. Avail. 8/1. $485/mo. (706) 224-5273.

Studio apt. on Meigs St. in charming house close to Dwntn. HWflrs, porch, lots of light, NS, no pets.

Avail. 8/1, $475/mo. lv msg. (706) 224-5273.

Upscale Westside Condo.

2BR/2.5BA, HWFlrs, gas logs, sunrm., convenient, safe, $850/mo.

Also avail., 2BR/2BA Townhouse duplex on Jennings Mill Rd. $725/mo. Call Owner/Agent, G.A.R.E.#130573 at706-540-4111.

Email bloyd@kw.com.

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! $675/ mo. (706) 202-4777.

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.

Large apartment in Boulevard. Avail. now! 2–3BR, W/D, DW, $1K/mo. (706) 742-2757.

Commercial Property

On the River. 12 ac. in Clark Co. Mins. from campus & mall. All w/ deck or porches. Incl. water, trash, W/D. Pets OK w/ approval. 1BR/1BA $350/mo., 1BR/loft $350/mo., 1BR/1BA $400/mo. Off Tallassee Rd. Call (706) 614-3252.

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) 2961863.

Eastside offices for lease. 1060 Gaines School Rd. 170 sq. ft., $375/ mo., 500 sq. ft., $625/mo., 1200 sq. ft., $1200/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 at Homewood Village. 1K–12,500 sq. ft. avail. For more info. Call Bryan Austin at (706) 353-1039 or visit www.sumnerproperties.net.

The Leathers Building. Office or Retail Condo space for sale or lease. Loft space w/ 22 ft. tall ceilings, exposed brick & concrete flrs. $1200/mo. Call Stephanie Leathers (706) 255-6239 Owner/ Agent.

Houses for Rent 3BR/1BA ARMC area. W/D, HWflrs., tiled kitchen, fenced backyd., carport. $730/mo. Credit check. Call Bill (706) 369-7536.

2BR/1BA duplex, off Beaverdam Rd. On the Eastside. All electric W/D hookups, DW, lg. wooded lot. $500/mo. Won’t last! Great price! 1 mo. dep. Call D.D. (770) 868-7198.

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 house in Paradise. 30 mi. to UGA. Pine & oak floors, CHAC, h u g e f ro n t p o rc h , s e p a r a t e workshop, fenced lot surrounded by 100 acres. $565/mo. (706) 5494580. $ 1 2 0 0 - $ 1 4 0 0 / m o . G re a t for entertaining! Avail. 8/1.

3BR/2BA. 2004 gut renovation. 1/4 mi. to Dwntn/Campus. Front porch, priv. fenced in backyd. w/ 2 decks.

House & yards wired for sound.

Unique details, alarm, W/D, DW, ceiling fans, screen doors/windows, CHAC. Pets OK. (770) 329-0409 or 135oakridge@gmail.com.

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. 1130 Rankin Rd. 2BR/1BA home w/ convenient location in Oconee Co. $550/mo. Avail. 7/15! Pls. call (706) 540-1810, (706) 433-2072, or email cbolen@upchurchrealty. com.

2BR/1BA Duplex on Eastside.

172 Laurie Dr. off Cedar Shoals Dr. $525/mo. Avail. ASAP. Clean w/ W/D, FP, CHVAC. Call (706) 2019222.

4BR/4BA & 5BR/5BA brand new houses Dwntn. 1 mi. from A rc h . I n c l . W / D s . P e t s O K . $1700–$2100/mo. Aaron (706) 207-2957. $1050/mo. Remodeled 3BR/2.5BA. 2–story, spacious rms., 2–car garage, 30 ft. x 20 ft. deck, off Epps Bridge Pkwy, 170 Ridgeview Dr., Westside Athens. Mins from Dwntn & UGA. (678) 863-7575 more info www.infotube.net/135943 email meganlancaster79@hotmail.com. $1200/mo. 3–4BR/2BA, near 5 Pts., Beechwood. 2400 sq. ft., lg. great rm., HWflrs, W/D, CHAC, FPs, porches, fenced yd., private, kids & pets welcome. 650 West Lake(706) 669-2241. $300–$400/BR. 3–5BR townhome on Eastside. Double porches, HWflrs., ceiling fans, DW, W/D, trash incl., & new pool. Now leasing!

(706) 543-1910 or email becky@ landmarkathens.com. $395 and up! 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. $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. $750/mo. 5 Pts. townhome. Sleepy Creek at South Lumpkin. Quiet 2BR/2.5BA, W/D, DW, CHAC. Min to UGA. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. Call (678) 777-6979, (770) 971-4733 for more info. $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.

2 & 3BR houses. Pre–leasing for fall. Close to UGA & Dwntn. Call (706) 255-0066. $950/mo. 1060 Oglethorpe Ave. 3BR/2BA house, HWflrs., CHAC, lg. deck, pets OK, lg. fenced backyd. Great for dogs, walk to Transmet, Allen’s, Navy School. On busline. Avail. 8/1. Call Bill (770) 540-5896. $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, 3, & 4 BR houses. Close to Dwntn/UGA. HVAC, DW, W/D, pets OK, fenced yds. Rent ranges from $600–$850/mo. All avail. 8/1.

(706) 338-7257.

135 Northview Dr. Next to campus, at UGA baseball field. 3BR/2BA. W/D, DW, CHAC, FP, HWflrs. $1275/ mo. (706) 714-1100.

145 Woodcrest Dr. Avail. now!

3BR/2BA. CHAC. Fenced yd.

Pets OK. No pet fees! Free W/D if needed. $825/mo. Call (706) 3726813.

1BR big apartment in historic Boulevard house. Incl. W/D hookups, DW, HWflrs, pet friendly. $625/mo. Call (706) 546-6900 or go to www.ValerioProperties. com.

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

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

2BR/1BA Woody Drive. Newly renovated duplexes, beautifully landscaped, quiet dead–in street, per fect for ever yone.

Timothy school zone & close to every shopping need. (706) 548-9797 or boulevard propertymanagement.com.

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 duplex Willow Run near ARMC. Incl. W/D hookups, D W, C H A C . $ 6 5 0 / m o . C a l l (706) 546-6900 or go to www.

ValerioProperties.com.

2BR/1BA duplex located on Eastside. Convienent to school & shopping. All appl. incl. W/D. Great condition. $525/mo. Owner/ Agent (706) 540-0472.

2BR/1BA house. HWflrs., stove & fridge, furnished. $750/mo. Near Navy School. Call (706) 354-1276, (706) 540-7812.

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

Milledge Ct. 20. $625/mo. (706) 548-9797 or boulevard propertymanagement.com.

2BR/1BA. 1.5 mi from campus.

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

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.

2BR/1BA. 280 Johnson Drive, off Barnett Shoals. $650/mo. Central HVAC, wood flrs., remodeled kitchen, carport, fenced yd, on busline. (706) 201-9222.

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/2.5BA townhome for rent on Westside. Lg. lv. & din. rm. W/D. Ample storage. Private back patio w/ grill & lg. shared backyd. $800/ mo. Pet friendly. Call (773) 8055780.

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.athensloft.com.

3BR/1.5BA. 288 4th St. Pre–leasing for 8/1. Fenced yd, DW, CHAC, W/D, basement, tile flrs. (706) 2542936.

3BR/1.5BA. HWflrs., CHVAC, W/D. University Heights on Eastside.

On busline, convenient to East Campus. $950/mo. Call Dave (706) 201-9222.

3BR/1BA on Northcrest Dr. $795/ mo. Granite countertops, new paint, total electric, CHAC. Bonus rm., W/D, screened porch, storage bldg, big yd. Walk to bus line, shopping, restaurants, 5 min. drive to campus.

Avail. now. (706) 247-1398.

3BR/1BA pet friendly home. Athens Regional area w/ fenced–in yd. $850/mo. All Hart Realty (706) 4768262 or (706) 201-7363.

3BR/1BA w/ alarm sys. apt. in house. One month rent free!

Nice side yd. HWflrs, DW, W/D, CHAC. $800/mo. Avail. 8/1. (706) 769-4779 or cell (706) 207-2001.

3BR/2BA house on 3 acres. Quiet country location 9 mi. from Dwntn.

Big kitchen, FP. W/D hookup. $1050/mo. (706) 540-8461.

3BR/2BA house. Walking distance to campus, Dwntn, greenway & bypass. W/D incl. All electric. New tile. Great for family or roommates. Pets OK w/ dep. $895/ mo. (706) 254-7425.

3BR/2BA house. CHAC, DW, W/D hook-up. Pets welcome. 233 Glenhaven Ave. $900/mo. (706) 714-4603.

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

S w i m m i n g c o m m u n i t y. 3 6 0 Sandstone Dr. Avail. 7/1. $1025/ mo + dep. (706) 319-1846, or (706) 548-4819. GA. R, E, lic. 300830.

3BR/2BA in Normaltown. HWflrs, CHAC, quiet street. (706) 549-2283.

3BR/2BA pet friendly home. Dwntn w/ fenced yd. $1200/mo. All Hart Realty (706) 476-8262 or (706) 2017363.

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.

3BR/2BA. Tiled, CHAC, W/D, DW, HWflrs, in–town, fenced yd., pets OK, carport, $900/mo. + dep. 260 Sunset Dr. Avail. 8/1. (706) 424-9127 or email dmarklevitt@hotmail.com.

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. Must see. $1280/ mo. + dep. Avail. 8/1. Email dmarklevitt@hotmail.com, (706) 424-9127.

A ff o rd a b l e h o u s i n g . H o u s e s , condos, A-frame all $550/mo. or less. Various locations. Excellent cond. Pets permitted w/ dep. Call (706) 202-0147.

4BR/2.5BA beautiful plantation house on 3 acres. High ceilings, HWflrs., lg. kit. & rooms w/ a countr y 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. rms., renovated old church. Some pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $1280/mo. Lease, dep., ref’s. (706) 227-6000.

4BR/4BA house. $1500/mo.

Convenient to Campus/Dwntn.

Avail. 8/1/09. HWflrs., porch, W/D & more. Solid Source Property Management (770) 416-1444 ext.

305.

5 Pts. duplex. 2BR/1BA. HWflrs., CHAC, W/D. Pets OK, no dogs. $625/mo. Avail. now. (706) 2029805.

510 Rustwood Dr. 2BR/1BA w/ fenced yd. on wooded lot. $695/ mo. Rent to own. Or for sale at $82K. Call Dennis (706) 255-1574.

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 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.

All Around Athens & near Campus! 105 Redstone Dr. 2BR/1BA, $525/mo. 4930 Mars Hill Rd. Oconee Co. 3BR/2BA, $875/mo. 597 Dearing St. off Milledge. 4BR/2BA, $1495/mo.

105 Whitehall Rd., 2BR/1BA, $675/mo. ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 6 - 7 9 4 6 , Flowersnancy@bellsouth.net. See virtual tours www.nancyflowers. com.

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. 8/1. Nor thwest Woods Subdivision, Oconee Co. 3BR/2BA. Lv./din. rm. combo, den w/ FP, bonus rm., fenced–in backyd. $1150/mo. 1 yr. lease. (706) 2027566.

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.

Barnett Shoals 2BR/2.5BA. The best at Stonecreek. $850/mo. Joiner & Associates (706) 549-7371 Beautiful forest setting.

Private & secluded, minutes from Dwntn/UGA. HWflrs., loft, wrap around decks. 2BR, lg. BA w/ view, upstairs screened sleeping porch.

Great house. $950/mo. (706) 2089543.

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.

Boulevard 2BR/1BA Great house in quiet n’hood. 1/2 mi. to Dwntn. Just renovated. Front porch, CHAC, W/D, carport, huge shaded fenced backyd. $800/mo. (706) 351-4743.

Close to Dwntn. New 4BR/3.5BA houses. New appls. Pets welcome. $1300/mo. Call (706) 540-1257.

D u p l e x f o r re n t . 2 B R / 1 . 5 B A .

Jolly Lane in Sleepy Hollow Subdivision. Near UGA, Memorial Park & Birchmore Trail. W/D, DW, CHAC. Avail Aug. $715/mo.

Call April (706) 549-5006, go to www.athenscondosales. com.

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. $1250/mo.

Call (706) 369-2908.

Enjoy your new home located in a peaceful setting. Close to shopping/ UGA. 3BR/2.5BA home on 2.28 acres. 12x20 workshed. Priced to sell $173K. Contact Becky Smith (706) 201-2121 for an appt.

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. $1000/mo. (706) 369-2908.

Half off first month. 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.

Incredible 4BR/4BA house. WiFi, Stainless, granite, pets OK. $1500/ mo. Dwntn. All Hart Realty (706) 476-8262 or (706) 201-7363.

Lovely & convenient 3BR/2BA brick ranch w/ full basement. Private setting w/ fenced backyd. $1050/ mo + dep. Call (912) 576-2949, or (912) 322-7710.

New 5BR & 2BR cottages 1 mi. from Dwntn. Lg. front porch. HWflrs., new appls incl. W/D. Lg. BR. & great location! $450/BR. Holly (706) 6141333.

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.

Professional pref’d. King Ave. brick cottage. 2BR/1BA. W/D connection, wood flrs., FP, screen porch, lg. private yd. w/ shed & garden space. 1 person, $690/mo., 2 people, $825/mo. (706) 546-0826.

Renovated 3BR/2BA on East Broad St. $850/mo. Room for 3 people, priced for 2. See photos, map & details at www.1596eastbroad. blogspot.com, or call (706) 2550659.

Unique sm. house. Clear story, 2 level cedar center post. W/D, AC, DW, huge yd. $650/mo. 769 Whitehall. Jason (706) 353-1750.

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

3BRs. 180 O’Farrell, 1321 Dowdy Road. Check out these great houses online at boulevard propertymanagement.com or call (706) 548-9797.

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 College Station. Huge apt., FP, deck, lots of closets, DW, W/D, CHAC. Avail. 8/1. Pets OK. $575/mo. (706) 369-2908.

4BR cool houses. Walk to UGA & town. Renovated, lg. farmhouse, $1400/mo. or newer 2–story, 4.5BA, $1600/mo. Charming character.

CHAC, W/D, DW. Avail. now or 8/1.

(706) 215-4496.

3BR/1.5BA on quiet cul–de–sac off Oglethorpe Ave. 7 min. from Dwntn.

CHAC, HWflrs., attached carport, lg. fenced backyd. W/D. Landlord mows lawn. Pets OK w/ dep. Avail.

8/1. $800/mo. Jared (706) 338-9019, or email athfest08@gmail.com.

4BR/1.5BA on Northcrest Dr. $850/ mo. Huge fenced backyd,. pen & storage bldg. Pets welcome. New vinyl & paint, W/D connections, CHAC. Walk to bus line, shopping, restaurants. 5 min. drive to campus.

Avail. 8/1. (706) 247-1398.

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Houses for Sale Free foreclosure listings. Over 200,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now (800) 4461328 (AAN CAN). $149,900. Charming 2BR/2BA. Remodeled in 2006. 1.5 mi. to UGA & Dwntn. (404) 6264351, http://picasaweb.google. com/230JohnsonDrive. $79,900. Cute 2BR/1BA cottage.

HWflrs., CHAC, fenced yd., butterfly garden. In town, on bus line, biking/walking distance to Dwntn & campus. Call Michael at Full Circle Realty, (706) 255-8600.

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) 372-4166, (706) 5434000.

Affordable student housing option!

2BR/BA 2002 Horton mobile home in Highland Greens. 4 min to campus 1 min to loop. $25K. (912) 381-0846.

Best location for Downtowners! Pulaski Heights, 134 Hendrix Ave. Spacious & beautiful. Open flr. plan. 2BR/2BA. 20 ft. vaulted ceilings, bamboo flrs., tile BA, stain glass. Lg. professionally landscaped private yd., deck & patio, CHAC. $194,900. (706) 3406221 or (770) 294-9063.

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) 6148007, go to www.fullcircleathens. com.

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.

Own your own rental 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.

Spectacular 108 Acre NH Lakefront Estate & Horse Farm. The most a m a z i n g p ro p e r t y a v a i l a b l e anywhere. $5000. See pictures at http://ViewWebPage.com/4PYS or email: bendbenson@gmail.com (AAN CAN).

Roommates $250/mo. roommate gets his/ her own BR/BA & offered utils for providing assistance to owner w/ disabilities keeping 3R/2BA. Eastside home well-maintained & doing laundry. Tracy, tdoggog@ yahoo.com.

1 or 2 F roommates to s h a re e x c e p t i o n a l h o u s e i n 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.

2 roommates needed. 3BR/2.5BA at Milledge Place. UGA Athens busline. $300/mo. + 1/3 power. 3–5 min. drive to campus. No smoking/ pets. Swimming pool. (909) 9577058.

BR w/ shared BA avail. in 3BR/2BA Eastside apt. to responsible, mature, quiet NS. $265/mo. + shared utils. $265 dep. Call Dieng (706) 207-3971.

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

F roommate needed, grad student or professional, to share 4BR/3BA condo off S. lumpkin. $335/ mo. + ? utils. Huge space. Email Clogeman@gmail.com or (404) 788-9682.

M UGA student seeks roommate to share newly renovated 2BR/2BA condo 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.

Mature student to rent suite in 3BR home furnished private BR/BA w/ study. Shared kitchen. Incl. utils., dish, Tivo, WiFi, quiet, safe, near UGA. (706) 296-6956.

Responsible roommate needed in Normaltown 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 for 4BR/2BA older house on a beautiful street in the Boulevard n’hood. CHAC, W/D, DW & wireless. $400/mo + 1/4 utils.

(414) 305-7594.

Roommate needed to share nice 2BR/2.5BA townhome apt. w/ UGA senior in Appleby Mews. Near UGA campus. Clean apt., in excellent condition. You will have your own private BA. Walk/bike to UGA/Dwntn Athens. Pool & laundry facilities onsite. W/D hookups in apt. Nice deck, even a backyd. $350/mo. for 2–3 yr. lease. $375/mo. for 1 yr. lease. (770) 490-4270, www. athensapt.com.

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.

Tw o f e m a l e r o o m m a t e s wanted to share new 4BR/2.5BA house just off MLK Dwntn. $400/ mo. 1/4 electric & cable. No pets please. (678) 371-1816.

Rooms for Rent $425/mo + 1/2 utils.1900 sq. ft. beautiful house w/ woods & fields.

25 min from Dwntn. 2 private BR/BA for roommate, shared huge great rm., kitchen/dining w/ all appls.

Plenty storage, pet OK. (706) 3729010.

Close to campus. M or F. Must be pet friendly. Rent $450/mo. + 1/2 utils.

Avail. 8/1. Pls. call (706) 248-0738.

Min. from Dwntn. & UGA. 2BR priv.

BA for grad. student or professional.

New house, HWflrs., W/D, DW, sm. pet OK. $500/mo. + 1/2 utils. (706) 614-6331.

Rm. avail. in 3BR/3BA condo. The Woodlands. W/D, appls, pool. $425/ mo. Avail. 7/1. Mins. to UGA/Dwntn.

Mike (912) 223-4639.

Rm. in lg. historic renovated Dwntn house w/ 2 females. Lg. yd., FP, porches, HWflrs, CHAC, pets OK. 1 mi. to UGA. $350/mo + dep. Call Carrie (706) 340-2314.

Six BRs for rent $300/rm + utils/dep. 3 BRs. 3 blocks from Dwntn. 290 Barber St. Call (706) 372-5384, lv. msg.

Spacious, furnished BR. Quiet, close to campus, kit., laundry p r i v i l e g e s . S h a re d B A , p r i v. entrance. No pets. M students only. $275/mo. incl. utils. (706) 353-0227.

Avail. immediately!

Wanted to rent Female UGA grad student seeking Fall housing (August 1st).

Can only do $300/mo. or less.

No roommates please. Mold–free home. Total electric pref’d. Email rmstan8@uga.edu or call (770) 5008224.

For Sale

Miscellaneous 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.

Yard Sales 420 Hiawassee Ave. Yard sale, Sat. July 11th from 8am–2pm. Furniture, clothes, electronics, kitchen wares & more!

Huge living estate/yard sale.

Group of artists & designers are downsizing. Antiques, furniture, china, textiles, rugs, paintings, unusual beautiful objects. 855 Parkview Dr. Winterville. Sat 7/11 8am-1pm, rain or shine.

Mega Yard Sale! 260 Sunset Drive, Sat. July 11th 7am–2pm. New & vintage clothing, books, furniture. Swing by before/after the Farmers Market.

Multi-family sale. 750 Blvd between Nacoochee & Chase, Sat. 7/18, 8 a.m. Vintage clothes, kit. items, baby items, music equip., books, home decor, furn., etc.

Multi–family Moving Sale!

Sat. July 18th, 8am–1pm. 249 Hillcrest Ave. in the Normaltown/ Cobbham area. Everything must go! Antique upright piano, tables, antique desk, aquarium, kids toys, movies, books, bakers rack, microwave, TV, kitchen stuff, vintage hats & jewelry, musical equipment.

Music Equipment

Computers

Line 6 HD147 Amp Head. 300W, 32 amp models, 12 effects MIDI, XLR output/input, flrboard incl. Go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/ mcwhitefalcon/, call (706) 2555225, $300.

Furniture Spring into Mom’s Garage for amazing deals! Gently used furniture for frugal people. Appointments & Sat. noon–5pm. Chase Park Warehouses (706) 207-7855.

Tables, chairs, sofas, antiques, clothes, records & players, retro goods, & more! Cool, affordable furniture every day. Go to Agora!

Your favorite everything store! 260 W. Clayton St., (706) 316-0130.

M a r s h a l l 4 x 1 2 . Amp cab.

Excellent condition. Go to h t t p : / / w w w. f l i c k r. c o m / p h o t o s / mcwhitefalcon/, call (706) 2555225, $150.

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) 5435800.

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 Guitar Repair, setups, electronics & fretwork by 20 yr. pro. Thousands of previous clients. Proceeds help benefit Nuçi’s Space. Contact Jeff, (404) 643-9772 or www.

AthensGuitar.com for details.

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.

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New Moon Learning Environment.

A small Montessori–style Preschool now enrolling 2–4yr. olds for Fall ‘09.

Contact Cindy Jones (706) 338-2892.

Drop 2 to 3 Sizes in 10 Min! Seeking individuals interested in a groundbreaking opportunity e a r n i n g $ 5 K + / m o . Free attendance. Sunday, July 12th at 4pm–6pm Country Inn & Suites 1395 Mall of Georgia Blvd, Buford, GA 30519. For more details (678) 372-8959/404-824-3167, or email shapesforever@yahoo.com.

Movie extras needed. Earn $150 to $300/day. All looks, types & ages.

Feature films, television, commercials, & print. No experience necessary.

(800) 340-8404 x2001 (AAN CAN).

Now hiring! Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500/wk. potential. Info at (985) 646-1700 dept. GA–3058.

Part-time

Home and Garden

Leasing agent wanted. Up to 30hrs./week. Hourly pay + commission. Experience preferred, sales experience a +. Fax resume to (706) 546-5188 or email to jbrown@rpmgt.com.

Backyard Solutions. Make your neighbors jealous! Waterfalls, ponds, fences, decks, gazebos, porches, & more! Call Robin for free estimate! (706) 340-4492.

Cine needs a projectionist w/ substantial experience in 35mm digital projection & service industry/ bartending experience a +. Resume w/ ref’s to director@athenscine.com.

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.

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

(800) 743-8535.

Massage

Misc. Services

Line 6 4x12 Amp Cab. Excellent condition! Go to http://www.flickr. com/photos/mcwhitefalcon/, call (706) 255-5225, $100.

P a n a s o n i c 5 2 ” . Projection screen HDTV, excellent condition.

Go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/ mcwhitefalcon/, call (706) 2555225, $400.

Child Care

Ibanez AX. Double–Cutaway, Orange Sunburst. Go to http://www. flickr.com/photos/mcwhitefalcon/, call (706) 255-5225, $150.

Businesses

A k a i 2 5 ” H D T V. Excellent condition. Go to http://www.flickr. com/photos/mcwhitefalcon/, call (706) 255-5225, $50.

Services

Revolutionary Massage & Wellness. Just 2 mi. from 5 Pts. 60 min. massage $40. Online booking avail.! Go to w w w. revolutionarymassage.com.

Great business in Winder. For sale due to death. Full kitchen, full bar, 7 top of the line pool tables!

Price negotiable. (706) 255-5899.

Electronics

W e d d i n g B a n d s . Q u a l i t y, professional bands. Weddings, parties. Rock, Jazz, etc. Call Classic City Entertainment. (706) 549-1567. www.classiccityentertainment.com.

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

Boss Chorus Ensemble $25.

Boss Compression/Sustain $25.

Go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/ mcwhitefalcon/, call (706) 255-5225.

Ibanez BTB5 Bass. Incl. guitar hardcase, Excellent condition. Go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/ mcwhitefalcon/, call (706) 2555225, $150.

Get a new computer! Brand name laptops & desktops. Bad or no credit, no problem! Smallest weekly payments avail. It’s yours now! Call (800) 803-8819 (AAN CAN).

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.

Improve your credit. Score below 750?

Our system helps you achieve higher credit scores, incl. a 100% accurate report. Money-back guarantee. Call (877) 936-8639, www.ABCCreditHelp. com (AAN CAN).

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 honeyssalon@gmail.com.

Hardcore Sales Reps Needed.

Hourly + commission. I need the best & forget the rest! Call Chris (770) 560-5653.

Looking for certified, experienced personal trainer. Email resumes to dmbrak@aol.com.

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 www.bostemps. com, (706) 353-3030.

Sexy Suz Adult Emporium now hiring 21+ retail positions. Retail experience pref’d. Email resume/ photo to sexysuz@comcast.net.

No calls please. 50 Gaines School Rd.

Opportunities Earn $75-$200/hr. Media Makeup Artist Training make–up artist for ads, TV, film, fashion. 1 wk. class. Stable job in weak economy. Details at http://www.

MediaMakeupArtists.com, (310) 364-0665 (AAN CAN).

Vehicles Autos 1966 Sunbeam Tiger. Restorable.

Call for details. (706) 201-2009.

1999 Acura CL. 3.0 V-tech, auto., cold AC, power everything, Bose CD, leather, excellent condition.

Must sell, moving to New Zealand. $5K OBO. Call Matt (706) 351-0810.

2003 White Toyota Tacoma SR5 Xtracab. 2x4, 34,379 mi., manual, 2.4L, 4–cyl., bed-liner, new tires, P/W, P/D, AM/FM/Cass/CD. All paperwork. $9,700. Call (706) 255-3073.

Notices Lost and Found Found Sun. night on Oglethorpe near Forest Heights. Small, friendly female black lab mix, white feet & chest. (706) 614-3557, john@ redelectric.com.

Lost since 6/24. F Rottweiler mix.

Spayed, black/tan, 65 lbs., long tail.

Red collar & leash from UGA Vet School. Gentle, about 3 yrs. Answers to Princess. Reward offered. (706) 254-2526, (706) 227-9312.

Messages Women, earn $18K-$30K for 6 egg donations w/ the largest, most experienced Agency in US. Call (800) 444-7119 or to apply online visit www. theworldeggbank.com (AAN CAN).

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.

Personals

$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).

Pregnant? Considering adoption?

Talk w/ caring agency specializing in matching birthmothers w/ families nationwide. Living expenses paid. Call 24/7 Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions (866) 413-6293 (AAN CAN).

High School diploma! Fast, affordable & accredited. Free brochure. Call now! (800) 5326546. Ext. 97. Go to http://www. continentalacademy.com (AAN CAN).

Going out of town? I’ll walk your dogs! Or feed your cats! Kind, responsible, & good w/ animals.

Julia (706) 540-1153.

Pets

everyday people Dr. Silvia Giraudo, UGA Professor Given that 66 percent of America is considered overweight, it’s safe to say that Dr. Silvia Giraudo should never be pegged as another “irrelevant” academic. Specializing in the study of obesity and overeating, she has served as an associate professor in UGA’s Department of Foods and Nutrition since 2002.

Born and raised in Argentina, she lives in Watkinsville with her husband and two children.

Flagpole: Where in Argentina are you from?

Silvia Giraudo: Well, I was born on the coast, in Mar del Plata, but I grew up in Cordoba—and that’s where my family is still.

FP: What was it like, growing up in Argentina?

SG: As any Latin-American country, family is very [important]. So, I had three younger siblings—a sister and two brothers. My mother was a homemaker, and my dad was the breadwinner. He traveled a lot because he was a salesman.

different, but on my time [in Argentina] nobody would go to a party to drink. You went to a party to have fun. To dance, or to talk, or whatever… here at UGA, to go out is to drink.

FP: What are your impressions of Athens?

SG: It has changed a lot. When I worked here in ’81 and ’82, Watkinsville was farms… you went there to pick up peaches. When I came back in ’87 it was still very much the same. Now, the big change for me was coming back in 2002 and see[ing] the tremendous size of this town.

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FP: How does it feel to be a nutrition professor in a country that’s so unhealthy?

SG: Well, I think that the only way that you can be able to do anything to make this country better is through education.

It’s not only the United States, all developed countries have a huge problem of obesity… and that is based basically on very unhealthy eating…

My students did a project, they had to describe their diets. The majority of them, there is absolutely no fruit, no vegetables in their diet. And it’s sad. The majority, they love beef, fried food and junk food.

FP: And beer.

SG: And beer, yes. Or alcohol… it’s empty calories, no nutrition whatsoever.

If you are eating something that you like, you will overeat. And that is because not everybody eats for hunger… the majority of people [in America] eat for other issues—hunger, boredom or depression—any[thing] emotional…it’s your psychological need for food.

FP: So, food can be just like a drug.

SG: Exactly. That’s why I say that food is addictive… that is why one of the main drugs in this moment to treat obesity is a drug that affects what is called a pleasure site in your brain. So, you don’t feel appetite that much. But the problem is… you don’t feel pleasure for a lot of other things. So, there’s no pleasure in your life.

FP: What are some of your food vices?

SG: …I have a salty taste. So, chips—that’s not good… but somebody can bring a dozen doughnuts and I don’t care for them. I don’t have a sweet tooth.

FP: Have you heard the author Michael Pollan’s advice on eating? “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”

SG: I agree with that. As much as you put vegetables and fruit in your diet, your diet will tremendously improve. Somebody that is a pesco-lacto-vegetarian—I think that is the perfect type of diet.

FP: What about your own diet?

SG: I consider myself a “restricted eater,” because I want to live longer*… I look at my calories all the time.

My daughter, she loves Argentina, and I think what she loves is the way of living… they don’t live to work. They just work to live. The house is never closed; I mean, you don’t have to make a phone call to see if somebody’s at home. Here it would be unpolite to stop at your place and say, “Hey, what are you doing? Oh, you’re eating. Let me pull a chair and eat with you.” Down there it’s not.

FP: Do you miss that kind of social dynamic?

SG: I did, but you know, I have been in this country for so long—so long that I don’t miss it anymore. My husband is another issue… he really, really misses that… down there it’s a lot more spontaneous. Because you work only to live, you kind of have a lot more free time, maybe?

FP: There’s not always something that has to be done.

SG: Exactly. So you can get together with friends during the week, [you don’t] have to wait for the weekend to do something… you can always be surrounded by people if you want.

When I came as an exchange student here—I was 18—one of the biggest questions was, “Can you drink in your country?”

In our countries there’s not a drinking age. Because nobody will serve you if you look, you know, 14…maybe now it’s

FP: Have you seen any evidence of the budget cuts at UGA here in your department?

SG: Oh, yeah, big ones… one of the things is the operating budget—which is the one that pays for the phones, photocopies, papers and things—that has been reduced tremendously.

Travel budget: gone. If you’re a researcher, and you wanted to go a conference to present your paper… there’s no money for that. The other thing that we have seen is the increase in class size… and that’s because if there was a position for a faculty or instructor open, those are all closed.

FP: What are some of your passions outside of your work?

SG: I like politics… one of the things that I did when I was in Minnesota, I became a citizen of the United States.

And that’s because if you live in a place, I wanted to vote and choose my government. Be part of it. And I’m really glad that we have a new government that’s doing the right things that should have been done a long time ago.

Jeff Gore *Find a link to an article on the connection between caloric restriction and graceful aging with this interview at Flagpole.com.

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