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R.E.M. Is 30 Q&A with Bertis Downs and Celebration Details p. 18

Arctic Monkeys Athens Welcomes One of the UK’s Finest Exports p. 20

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pub notes Driving Miss Phyllis Linda drives; I ride shotgun, and Phyllis lounges in the back of the SUV as it speeds along the Atlanta Highway: we’re on a mission from Meals. Actually, I’m just along for the ride. This is Linda’s weekly delivery for Meals on Wheels, and I’ve been invited to see what it’s like. It’s fascinating, really. Here’s this college sophomore taking time out of her Wednesday morning to deliver hot meals to people who for various reasons can’t get out to pick up their own food or prepare it at home. We’ve all heard of Meals on Wheels, and the image that springs to mind is the gray-haired old lady gratefully accepting delivery from another gray-haired old lady who still has wheels. It’s a lot more diverse than that. Some of the recipients are young, as are some of the drivers, like Linda. I don’t know how many drivers take their dogs along, but Phyllis is a lab/golden retriever in training to become a seeing-eye dog, and she goes

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The Lamar Dodd School of Art’s MFA exit show offers cutting-edge, non-traditional work.

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Linda Ladaga and Phyllis run a Meals on Wheels route every Wednesday morning. everywhere with Linda. Linda keeps her for a year, socializing her and teaching her some basic commands. At the end of the year Phyllis goes on to her Seeing Eye training, and Linda hopes to get another dog. She’s philosophical about having to give Phyllis up, since Linda plans to enter the Peace Corps after she graduates and couldn’t take Phyllis with her for that two-year commitment, anyway. Linda is one of 135 volunteers in Athens who drive 16 hot-meal routes a week, Monday through Friday, with some additional evening and weekend deliveries. Their efforts are coordinated by Home Delivered Meals, Sarah McKinney Director—a program of Athens Community Council on Aging. And I must say it is an impressive sight at mid-morning to see all the volunteers arrive at the old railroad station that houses the Council on Aging. With a minimum of greeting friends, they get their route lists, pick up their food in big orange and yellow coolers, load them into their vehicles and take off on their routes. Our first stop was the home of Myrtis Brown, who had the company of her granddaughter Brittany and her great-grandson Messiah. Linda has been delivering to Ms. Brown for over two years now, and they’re old friends. You quickly see that Linda and Phyllis are delivering more than just food, as they pause for a quick visit before continuing their route. The Home Delivered Meals program, even though it has a waiting list, is always looking for more eligible people to receive meals. If you think you or someone you know might be eligible to receive meals, you can call (706) 549-4850 to see if the meals are available. The meals program can also use more volunteers who are willing to make a five-month commitment, can pass a background check and have reliable transportation. Anybody interested can call that same number to volunteer. The Meals on Wheels Association of America is trying to eliminate senior hunger by the year 2020. You can go to their website to find out more about this effort and also pledge to help them reach their goal. As of last week, Athens had the most pledges of any city in the country. Check it out at www. mowaa.org/takethepledge, and while you’re there, pledge to help. Remember, also, that in addition to drivers, Athens Council on Aging has all kinds of opportunities for volunteers. Seeingeye dogs in training are welcome, too; tell ‘em Phyllis sent you. Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

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Moving Mountains: The unlikely saga of the The county commission voted in November to giant pile of dirt in the Sunset neighborchange the local landfill ordinance to allow hood hasn’t come to a close, but it appears to the incinerator, which would be built by the have reached its falling action. Right about ironically named GreenFirst LLC (wait—can the time Flagpole went to press last week, a name be ironic if it’s deliberately misleaddeveloper Ashley Hill was on the Price Avenue ing?). Essentially, the judge found that the site where the dirt in question sits, talking to Constitution’s provision that county voters concerned neighbors about his plans for what may hold referendums on “local acts” refers has creatively been dubbed Price Hill subdito laws passed by the state legislature that vision by one witty observer. Hill insists he’s affect specific counties, not laws passed by going to use all the dirt on the property where the counties themselves. Citizens for Public it now rests to raise and level the area so that Awareness, the group that collected signatures the homes he intends, from over 3,000 Elbert eventually, to build County voters who there can use gravityoppose the incineraflow sewer lines. But tor, hasn’t decided yet just in case, he and/ whether to appeal. This or Made Properties, isn’t over, but it doesn’t the owners of the lots, look good for the have covered the driveapparent vast majority way with gravel in an of Elbert residents who apparent good-faith don’t want the incineraeffort to control the tor built. tracking of mud onto the street (as well as to A Week for a Good repair what had become Cause: The Cottage a prominent eyesore). Sexual Assault Center The mound has also and Children’s Advocacy been leveled off a bit Center has declared Apr. to lessen the impact of 5–11 Sexual Assault runoff to surrounding Awareness Week. properties, although They’re holding events that situation may each day between those yet require some more dates to raise funds attention. and consciousness to Chase Street Elementary first grade teacher Jana Meanwhile, neighfight child abuse and bors who still don’t buy Corbett helps her son Dylan accept a ribbon for sexual assault, both in completing the Tree Frog Trot, a preliminary event the community at large the argument that all to last Saturday’s fundraising Race for Chase 5k. and on campus. One of the dirt can be used at its present location the best ways to parare proposing that the contractor for the UGA ticipate is to eat at the eastside Barberito’s, Special Collections Library project, where the Beef ‘O’Brady’s, Chili’s, Gnat’s Landing, Loco’s, dirt came from, and the trucking company that Mama’s Boy, Which Wich or the Beechwood delivered it to the site arrange to have some location of Your Pie on Thursday, Apr. 8, when of it hauled back off. Sounds pretty reasona percentage of each restaurant’s sales will able, but don’t hold your breath. We’ll keep be donated to The Cottage. There’s also a 5K an eye on this developing situation. run/walk at Sandy Creek Park on Saturday, Apr. 11 for those more inclined to burn calories Ix-nay on the Eferendum-ray: An Elbert County than build them. For more information, call judge has ruled that a petition to hold a (706) 546-1133 or go to www.northgeorgiareferendum on whether to build a waste incincottage.org. erating facility in the county is not binding under the state Constitution. Dave Marr news@flagpole.com

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Paul Broun, Jr.’s Krazy Korner As President Obama and congressional Democrats readied a compromised health care reform bill for a vote, Congressman Paul Broun, Jr. brought his own compromise to the floor. Having earlier written a bill designed to make 2010 the “National Year of the Bible,” Broun scaled back his ambition to only a single weekend of holiness. Broun’s recent House Resolution 1175 would make the first weekend in May the “Weekend of the Ten Commandments,” so that we might “reflect on the important impact that the Ten Commandments have had on the people and national character of the United States.” Sounds like a wild weekend. But Broun is a known violator of the Ten Commandments! A sinner! And I have evidence! Let me direct both reader and Heavenly Judge to Broun’s whereabouts on Sunday, Mar. 21. Broun was working! The fourth Commandment clearly forbids work on a Sunday, with God’s own hand transcribing that sacred rule among the Ten on the tablets given to Moses at Sinai. Broun was working especially hard that Sabbath day, as it was the day of the president’s health care reform vote. So while Broun’s ‘No’ vote on health care reform may have pleased Jesus (who hated the sick), it violated one of His Father’s most important rules. Maybe we could all use a little refresher course on the Commandments. That first weekend in May can’t come fast enough. [Matthew Pulver}

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city pages Mental Health Court Addresses Issues of Over-Incarceration Alternatives to jail for some (mostly nonviolent) offenders are beginning to reduce state prison populations, says a new study by the Pew Center on the States. “The decline is happening for several reasons,” says the Pew Center’s website, “but an important contributor is that states began to realize there are research-based ways they can cut their prison populations, while continuing to protect public safety.” The United States locks up a larger share of its citizens than any other nation, and Georgia (with perhaps the nation’s strictest mandatory sentencing laws) locks up more than any other state. State prison costs have tripled in 20 years (one American in 100 is now locked up, with twice that many under probation), and jail rates continued to increase even as crime rates dropped in the 1990s. The U.S. locks up over six times as many of its citizens per capita as Canada does, and four times the world’s average. “I think we’ve decided that jail and prison [are] cheaper than trying to deal with the problem,” says Superior Court Judge Daniel Sweat. But in reality, “you’re going to save a lot of money” by implementing alternatives to jail: basically, oversight programs that allow non-dangerous offenders to live (perhaps with certain restrictions or requirements) in the community. Such alternatives do cost “far less” than lockups, says the Pew Center study; they are becoming more popular nationwide as prison costs have swelled. ACC already uses several: felony drug court (which provides treatment and regular supervision for offenders whose crimes are related to habitual substance abuse), “mental health court” (which provides oversight and treatment for certain defendants with mental problems), and “DUI court.” And ACC has plans to build a dorm-like workrelease center to provide oversight and support programs for offenders who can hold jobs. A visit last week to ACC’s mental health court—or “treatment and accountability court”—required signing a written pledge not to reveal the names of participants. The 16 offenders currently under the court’s oversight check in on alternate weeks with Judge Sweat

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(who volunteers his time to the program). “They tell me you’re clean and sober,” Sweat told one offender, looking more like a kindly grandfather than a stern judge. “You’re doing good,” he told another. “Just hang in there.” Sweat spoke briefly with each defendant in turn—”don’t overload yourself… keep in balance… do the next right thing”—and then each offender received applause. He awarded a certificate to one woman (charged with shoplifting) for “locking your doors,” going to peer support, and staying sober. After the session, Sweat showed statistics to demonstrate that the program is helping at least these offenders to stay out of jail (most people in ACC’s jail have been there before, usually many times). In the year before they entered the mental health court program, this group had racked up a total of over 1400 combined jail-days in Clarke County. In the year after entering the program, their combined jail days—typically for offenses like trespass, damage to property, or battery on a family member—were only 140. Those who are accepted into the program get more intensive oversight than under normal probation. The program employs one full-time administrator, and has saved about $80,000 in jail costs over one year. John Huie

UGA Student Panel Brings Homelessness Into the Light Many college students lead lives sheltered from the poverty and homelessness that surrounds them. However, a group of UGA activists wants students to recognize that Athens isn’t simply a blithe college town, but a city with desperate problems. “University students make Athens their home for four years and could have a huge impact on the situation if they were aware of how to help,” says Lizzy Nephew, leader of the newly-formed movement: host. nourish. sustain. The campaign, which began as a public relations class project, has evolved into an official organization aimed at educating college students about the realities of homelessness.

The students organized a panel Wednesday, March 24 to kick off their campaign. Moderated by public relations student and Miss University of Georgia 2010 Laura Lyn McLeod, the panel discussed common myths and stereotypes associated with homelessness and detailed ways for students to become involved in fighting it. “Typically in society we blame people, but a lot of the time there are a lot of factors that lead to homelessness. People need to understand the human side of the story,” says Donna Bliss, an assistant professor in the UGA School of Social Work. According to the panel, extenuating circumstances include low-paying jobs, a lack of affordable housing, inadequate health care and job loss due to the recession, which could force an estimated 1.5 million people into homelessness over the next two years. Evan Mills, a representative from the ACC Department of Human and Economic Development, addressed the commonly held misconception that homeless people are simply “too lazy” to get a job. “Most of the time they don’t have a phone, so how can an

employer call them back? They can give the number for a homeless shelter, but what is an employer going to think when they call and realize you live in a shelter?” asked Mills. He also noted that homeless people often lack the strong social network that many Americans possess. The panel discussed the types of people who become homeless and said that many students fail to realize that some among the homeless population are currently enrolled in college, and that as many as 88 of the homeless individuals in Athens-Clarke County are under the age of 18. “It definitely hit me that you can’t think that homelessness is a defining quality in a person. It’s just something that’s happened to them and doesn’t define them as a person,” says sophomore McKinley Anderson, reflecting on the presentation. The panel also featured Lynne Griever, a representative from the Faces of Homelessness Speakers Bureau, and Saskia Thompson, a member of Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens. Devon Young

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Athens Boozes and Stews UGA Solves Fiscal Crisis: When the Georgia legislature cut UGA President Mike Adams’ salary by 25 percent, that got his attention. “I do believe those crackers are serious,” Adams says. “When you’ve been living on $600,000 a year, you can’t make it on $450,000. Believe me, I now understand what this depression means to folks.” It was at this point that Adams realized he was going to have to do something even more drastic than anticipated. “I got all my top guys together,” Adams recalls, and we started brainstorming. We thought we had called the legislators’ bluff when we proposed doing away with the 4-H and the Botanical Garden and the Review and the Press and stuff. But we finally saw that we had vastly overestimated the legislators. Turns out most of them think the hedges are all the garden we need over here, and they think the Georgia Review is what they flunked when they were trying to get into the business school. “‘Fellows,’ I told my guys, unless y’all want to find out what it’s like to try to scrape by on $100,000 a year, you’d better get creative and come up with a way to balance the budget over here and get those peckerwoods off our backs. “That’s kind of where my hard-nosed leadership finally woke them up, and we really got down to it and came up with a plan so breathtakingly drastic, yet so simple, that even a legislator could grasp it. “When we ran the numbers, we saw that our largest expense by far is faculty salaries, not to mention that faculty always have the most problems and demands, and are the hardest group to satisfy. You might think it would be the students, but keep this in mind: we have to pay the faculty, but the students pay us. Now, isn’t that a simple, yet brilliant insight? That’s why I pay my guys so much—because I know that when the chips are down, they know how to run the chipper. “Once we saw the light, so to speak, the solution was easy: we just abolish the faculty, and, poof, all our problems are solved. Suddenly, there’s plenty of money for a world-class university without having to touch a single administrative salary. All our institutes, the Garden, the 4-H—we’ve got it all, and we’ve got it way under budget. We can even admit a lot more students, bringing in a lot more money. I confidently expect that we will become the model for the other schools in the SEC, where, I can assure you, faculty cost just as much and cause just as many problems as they do at UGA.” Asked at a press conference how the university can function without faculty, Adams elaborated. “Well, look at it this way. Students get most of their information from the Internet. They only come to class because they’ve been required to attend. They spend most of their time in class looking up stuff on their laptops, when they’re not texting their friends. They could actually be more productive if they could concentrate on their computers and their cell phones without having to pretend to be paying attention to their professors. And, of course, as an added bonus, just think how much better this will be for our football players. Frankly, mandatory class attendance is a major interruption to their athletic concentration. Ask yourself whether you’d rather have them catching on in class or catching the old pigskin on the field.” Adams closed the press conference by emphasizing the fact that the University of Georgia will become the most popular school in the SEC until the others catch on, but by then we will have doubled our enrollment and signed all the top prospects in football. “The University of Georgia will continue its rise to national prominence academically and athletically,” Adams prophesied, “while operating well within our present budgetary restraints. And that’s something even a Georgia legislator can understand.” [PMc] Simpler New Tax Plan: Paying taxes will become entirely voluntary in Georgia if a Republican proposal passes the General Assembly next week. “It just gives people a choice,”

says Watkinsville Rep. Bob Smith, who introduced the measure. “Democrats will probably continue to pay their taxes. Republicans won’t.” But faced with Georgia’s budget crisis, Smith acknowledges something new may still need to be done. That’s why Republicans in the General Assembly are looking at an “affair tax,” he adds. [JH] With a Spicy Orange Sauce, Perhaps: A proposal to allow homeowners to raise cats for food in their backyards now appears unlikely to pass the ACC Commission. It was put forward as a sustainability measure for residents who wished to raise small quantities of the organic meat for their own consumption; but local dog owners now say the caged cats would be distracting to their pets. “This is why we have animal control laws,” says Desiree Colquest, who raises Dobermans, English Bulldogs, Pekinese, Affenpoos and Aussiedoodles out of her Five Points home. “Clarke County already makes it nearly impossible to run your own business.” Mayor Heidi Davison says she’ll reluctantly withdraw the ordinance if commissioners can’t reach a consensus. “There are some really great recipes,” she says, citing the abundant local supply of the potential livestock. “I just thought it was something we should try here.” [JH] Minor Error No Big Deal: Republican State Senator Ralph Hudgens says he was “flabbergasted” at new census reports showing that there are Democrats in Athens. “I had no idea,” Hudgens confesses. “Athens has repeatedly elected Republicans.” But he acknowledges that a “computer error” in drawing voting districts may have diluted the votes of Athens Democrats. A computer storage drive was inserted “backwards, and upside-down,” he says, resulting in errors in drawing the districts. “That’s why Athens ended up in a Congressional district running from here to Augusta,” he explains. Hudgens says he expects some Athens Republican representatives to resign once the errors get sorted out. “They wouldn’t want to do anything that would interfere with the democratic process,” he says. “I mean, that’s what makes this the greatest country in the world.” [JH]

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Yes, We Know: After being elected to two terms in Congress, former ACC Commissioner John Barrow stunned political observers by announcing he’ll soon leave Washington to return to the county commission. In Washington, “they all thought I was a Republican,” Barrow complained at a press conference, where he wore a flag suit. At least in Athens, he said, “people will know what I really stand for.” [JH] If You Build It… What Happens?: Current District 5 Commissioner David Lynn is already working on ways to pass the time when his term expires: he’s started building a tower in the back yard of his Hill Street home out of picnic tables and old Highlights magazines. Asked what the tower is for, Lynn replies, “Well, I gotta do something, right?” The commissioner, whose other job is with UGA, could find himself with a lot of time on his hands once most of the university’s academic programs and services are dissolved. “I had bundles and bundles of these great educational magazines in the basement from when I was a kid—doesn’t everybody?—and I got the picnic tables cheap from a guy at Leisure Services.” Lynn isn’t quite sure yet what to do with the tower when he’s finished, but “I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it,” he says. Local entrepreneur Jared Bailey, who has announced he will run for Lynn’s seat in November, is taking an interest in the matter. “Since nobody else seems to be running for the District 5 spot, I feel like I’m the commissioner already,” Bailey says. “I haven’t really looked at the zoning code or anything, but I’m pretty sure it’ll have something to say about this.” [DM] Pete McCommons, John Huie & Dave Marr

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capitol impact Tax Pledges, Er, Well… Americans for Tax Reform, an organization that opposes tax increases, for years has asked legislators from across the country to make this promise: “I will oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes.” That anti-tax pledge has been signed by 19 members of the Georgia Senate and 50 members of the House of Representatives, a group that is mostly Republican but does include a few Democratic lawmakers. It’s easy to make such a promise when the economy is growing and tax collections are strong. Under those conditions, the state can continue to provide the same level of services without having to demand higher taxes from its citizens. The pledge can come back and bite you, however, when the state is in the middle of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression and revenue collections are plummeting by 15 to 20 percent. If you don’t do something to raise revenues, serious cutbacks in services have to be made. That’s been the case in Georgia for the past two years, where the General Assembly finds itself facing a projected budget deficit of $2.4 billion or more in the next fiscal year. When you get hit in the face by that kind of reality, you realize that maybe you shouldn’t have been so quick to make an absolute promise that you would vote against “any and all efforts to increase taxes.” That realization has hit home with antitax Georgia lawmakers. Some of them are now voting for legislation to raise taxes and fees, regardless of the political damage it may do to them later. We saw that happen a few weeks ago when the House of Representatives voted to impose a 30-year tax to raise money for a new Georgia Dome stadium in Atlanta. There were 34 House members who signed the anti-tax pledge but voted for the stadium

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tax, a group that includes such legislators as Alan Powell of Hartwell and Bob Smith of Watkinsville. We saw it happen again last week when the House passed bills that will increase about 80 state licensing and inspection fees (which should generate more than $90 million in revenues) and imposed a bed tax on hospitals to raise $169 million for Medicaid. There were dozens of conservative Republicans who voted for the bills, with many of those “yes” votes coming from people who once signed a solemn pledge to vote against “any and all efforts to increase taxes.” It was an amazing sight to see House Majority Leader Jerry Keen (R-St. Simons) urging his colleagues to pass both pieces of legislation. Keen is one of the most conservative Republicans in the Legislature and a signer of the anti-tax pledge. When someone like Jerry Keen is supporting tax increases, you know the world has changed. There are some lawmakers who will insist that they weren’t voting to raise taxes, they were just voting to “enhance fees” or some such thing. That is a weak argument. A tax is a tax, no matter what you try to call it, and those votes last week were votes for tax increases. There are times when a situation is so dire that a politician has to reconsider a promise he or she once made and vote differently to reflect a change in circumstances. I think this is one of those times. You can criticize these legislators for going back on a promise if you want to, but you can also commend them for having the wisdom to adjust to the demands of the real world. Tom Crawford tcrawford@capitolimpact.net Tom Crawford is the editor of The Georgia Report, an Internet news service at www.gareport.com that covers government and politics in Georgia.

athens rising What’s Up in New Development The “Murmur” Trestle and “R.E.M.” Steeple are two local landmarks with worldwide notoriety, thanks primarily to their affiliation with one band in the early 1980s. That’s not to say that they aren’t valuable for other reasons, each a remnant of Athens’ industrial heyday in the late 1800s. While the trestle will likely be incorporated into a rail-to-trail project and preserved for the benefit of everyone, the steeple’s fate is far from certain. The Story So Far: Although it is mainly known these days as the R.E.M. Steeple, that big red tower on Oconee Street was originally part of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, built in 1869. In Athens’ early days, the lower reaches of KEVAN WILLIAMS

condo association which now manages it. As discussed a few years ago, Steeplechase would have given Nuçi’s the steeple building, without the land underneath it. That would have limited the nonprofit’s abilities to utilize an already fairly difficult structure, and so the discussion didn’t go too far. Around that time, it would have cost about $20,000 to stabilize the steeple, and $100,000 to renovate it properly, according to Sleppy. That cost is certainly higher now, and while Nuçi’s could take on the maintenance of the structure, the renovation costs would be just too expensive for the nonprofit. The steeple wasn’t meant to be freestanding, and some sort of stabilization will be necessary. The limited square footage of the tall but narrow tower also makes it hard to justify such a cost, as the steeple could likely only house one office.

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The Possibilities: The idea I’ve heard most often is that R.E.M. should fix it up— because if there’s anything those guys want to do, it’s pay money to turn the ruins of their old apartment from 30 years ago into a monument to themselves. R.E.M. has done great things for the local historic preservation movement, but personally, I think this is one we should The historic R.E.M. Steeple on Oconee Street, which was formerly attached to St. do ourselves. Mary’s Episcopal Church. In order to avoid a regrettable fate for this Oconee Street were the hub of the city, with fantastic structure, we’ll need a unique solularge mills and affiliated buildings dominating tion. I’d like to consider a few possibilities the landscape. In 1968 the building was sold for what that could be, outside the realm of and turned into apartments, setting the stage the steeple’s ownership and structure issues. for history to be made a decade later—30 The steeple’s unusual conditions would likely years ago this week—at what could have limit most conventional ideas for renovation. been just another party. The square footage of the structure might In 1990 the building was knocked down, make it difficult for a large business to occupy leaving only the steeple as a marketing tool the space, but what a smaller one? O.K. for the Steeplechase condominiums that Coffee inhabits an interesting little nook on replaced it. Interestingly, although the chapel College Avenue; if the steeple were on a more is gone, the legacy of St. Mary’s has lived on visible and trafficked piece of land, it would as the name of the UGA Episcopal Center’s make a great little lunch counter, complete sanctuary. That’s not the only piece of the with a Big City Bread-esque patio for seating church’s history that continues on campus; outside. Or what if it became another condo one legend has it that the original home of in Steeplechase? The steeple might be just big the bell hanging behind the UGA Chapel on enough to be renovated into a little apartNorth Campus was in the red steeple. ment, with a living room on the bottom level, and a spiral staircase up to a bedroom in the A Tall Order: The future of this landmark might belfry. be tied in its next-door neighbors: Nuçi’s The two-story brick building next door is Space. The nonprofit musicians’ resource cenanother great piece of local architecture that’s ter is literally only a few feet from the steeple in need of help but definitely worth preservand would be open to taking on the role of ing. It and the steeple together might make caretaker for this piece of local music herione viable project, with a new building contage. The tall red steeple stands right above necting the two historic pieces into one viable Nuçi’s Space’s low blue building, as seen when structure—perhaps a music history museum, approaching from across the river. This view complementing Nuçi’s Space next door and has already been incorporated into some of serving as a tourism draw. Nuçi’s Space’s logos, emphasizing the affinity Whatever happens to the R.E.M. Steeple, it the music-centric nonprofit feels for its hisshould be something which gives the building toric neighbor. a living purpose, rather than turning it into an According to Bob Sleppy, Executive Director empty obelisk. of Nuçi’s Space, there have been discussions about taking over the steeple from the Kevan Williams athensrising@flagpole.com

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Each one of the graduates “selected for e’re creating a new animal in a Scoggins says implementing such a complex continuation” receives a 4 GB computer and short period of time,” says Gwen financial tool in an eight-and-a-half-month software worth $500 and another $500 for O’Looney of the micro-enterprise timeframe is next to impossible. Second, paperwork needed to legitimize their business: ACTION found it difficult to find existing, development work underway at ACTION, Inc. a license, articles of incorporation or insurThe former Athens mayor is managing a $1.2 credit-worthy businesses that met the poverty ance. Any money beyond that will depend on million American Recovery and Reinvestment guidelines. O’Looney says the government the graduate’s success as an entrepreneur— Act grant that bolsters much of ACTION’s made it clear that they don’t want the stimuhow their business plan develops and whether anti-poverty and community stabilizing work, lus going to people who’ve been in the econor not the business can create jobs for others but with a portion of the funds, O’Looney is omy and know the channels to find money; besides the owner. nurturing an economic development tool that they want it in the hands of people in need. “If we believe the business is moving targets low-income Athenians who lack access But O’Looney isn’t worried about the change: toward job creation, then it’s legitimate in to traditional credit. “I feel good about having us focus more and my mind to give them money for job suste“We’re turning mom and pop shops into more on the truly beginning small business.” nance,” O’Looney says. So far, out of the nine businesses,” ACTION CEO John Scoggins entrepreneurs selected to graduate from the says. By reaching out to entrepreneurs with hile not a business novice, Seth program, only two have received job creation Hendershot needed ACTION’s help household incomes at or below 200 percent of grants totaling $50,000. These two grants profederal poverty guidelines—$21,660 for one when he decided to “up the ante” duced five jobs, O’Looney says. on his coffee shop operation. person, $44,100 of a family of four—ACTION aims to make legitimate businesses out of Hendershot owns the Tasting Room inside weekend, garage and kitchen table operations. fter her husband heard an ACTION ad the Jittery Joe’s roaster on East Broad Street Existing businesses are fair game as well, as on the radio, Tonya Knox signed up for but is “not in the position to get a traditional long as they meet the standards, but ACTION the training to develop her fairy-taleloan from a bank” as he prepares to open a wants to focus on start-ups that can’t go to themed children’s party planning business. stand-alone Tasting Room on Oglethorpe Ave. banks, the local government or other nonShe flew through the program, according to Hendershot meets the federal requirements for profits for help. Diaz, and Knox’s Princess Dream Party business the Job Creation Grant, and he says he’s hopOn top of tracking down a previously has customers already. Knox says she keeps ing to receive $20,000 to create more than unmapped population, ACTION has the added two jobs. a few employees ”on-call,” and is working to task of completing its ACTION focuses on stimulus-funded mission by entrepreneurs “who seldom the end of September. But see themselves as appropriate [for real financial funds didn’t arrive until assistance] but are doing December of last year, and legitimate business,” at this point, the organizaaccording to O’Looney. tion has only a few months The original press release left to finish the job. referred to these busiThere’s been some nesses as the “underground confusion as to just how economy”—but has ACTION much of ACTION’s recovbeen able to reach their ery money, a Community quarry? Service Block Grant, is ear“I think we have,” marked for direct economic O’Looney says. “It’s hard stimulus: about a quarter to find these people.” Out goes to micro-enterprise of the original class of 16, development. Another only two held previous quarter goes to employbusiness licenses. Nine ment initiatives; ACTION brand new businesses, six has created 10 part-time expanding businesses and assistant positions to help one legitimizing business administer programs in the completed the training, region and given daycare Angelyne Diaz (right) presents Tonya Knox with a certificate after Knox completed the initial phase according to an ACTION scholarships to job seekers document. The former and the newly employed. A of ACTION, Inc.’s micro-enterprise training. mayor admits they need large portion of the money become Job Creation Grant eligible. Diaz also better PR, so they’ve taken out ads in Zebra goes to eviction and foreclosure assistance, is helping Knox legitimize her three-year-old magazine, checked in with faith-based organiwhich has become increasingly important as summer camp for girls. zations and improved contact with banks that furlough days take their toll on many ACTION Diaz says she’s working through 100 can refer the entrepreneurs ACTION wants to clients, O’Looney says. new applications for the next two classes. help. CTION splits the economic developUnfortunately, O’Looney hasn’t had too many O’Looney says the program is finding its ment portion of the grant into four takers on her favorite development tool: the footing and she’s excited about “carving parts: micro-enterprise training, individual development account (IDA). New deeper and deeper into that population that job creation grants, individual development to the Athens area, an IDA is a basic matchhas not been helped by programs in the past.” accounts and a program called Green Partners ing fund program whose savings can be spent She thinks they’re doing what needs to be that’s planting gardens in various locations on secondary schooling, business building done and what hasn’t been done before and throughout ACTION’s coverage area. Outside or homeownership: anything that helps lowgetting the money to the right people “in an of Clarke County, ACTION is the food bank for income families build assets and economic accountable and honorable way.” Hopefully, many communities, O’Looney says. A pound of well being, according to the Corporation for ACTION can knock it out by the Sept. 30 tomatoes given to someone in Madison County Enterprise Development. deadline. is a pound they don’t have to buy at the store: IDA holders set a savings goal for a com“The private non-profit sector is asked to “It translates into money,” says Scoggins. puter, for example, and ACTION matches the do a job much greater than creating a new Micro-enterprise training begins with a savings dollar for dollar. ACTION partnered jet or a new weapon,” O’Looney says. “We’re stack of prospective entrepreneur applications with Athens First Bank and Trust on the given less money and more ropes. If [only] we that Angelyne Diaz, O’Looney’s program assisproject, but only one person has opened an had the liberty they give a weapons builder— tant, whittles down into classes of 15. During account, according to O’Looney. a billion dollar contract for 10 years. We’re the initial application process, and over the “We really need to get the word out on supposed to change the tide of culture and course of two five-hour training sessions, Diaz this,” she says. ACTION planned initially to poverty in very little time with very little assesses each applicant’s progress and selects use a flexible, low-interest revolving loan to resources.” up to 10 for continuation. Out of the first help develop micro-enterprises, but they’ve class of 15, nine made it through. changed strategy for two reasons. First, Andre Gallant

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Masters of Their Domain: The Lamar Dodd resemble 1950s Color Field. There is associaSchool of Art’s current MFA show traverses the tion between the hand, heart and head in his boundaries of common art-historical aesthetprocess. Amanda Bray sculpts two humanics. Tradition is not readily apparent among scaled ceramic women with their respective this group of recent grads; no classically rendogs beside a behemoth bear mediating their dered paintings or wheel-thrown vessels are conflict. Individually placed feathers bristle present. Instead, we have a discordant collecthe necks of the canines, heightening the tentive of thoughtful individuals who are peculiar sion of the situation. [Jeremy Hughes] and savvy. Check out the overview below… Jessica Wohl’s pen and ink drawings benThe Main Course: I’m ashamed to say it, but I efit from her previous detail-oriented, pattern- only this past week made it over to the 35th based artworks. The line work here is looser, Annual Lyndon House Juried Exhibition, which suits the playfully subversive subject which opened on Feb. 21 and will run until matter—comically proportioned suburban folk May 8. Even more disgraceful: this was the pose in a neatly prearranged, freshly mortared first time I’ve ever been there, after living and background while various mischiefs lurk in making art in Athens for over two years (lame, hidden passages. In an adjacent conceptual huh?). Clearly, I am in the minority of working vein, Alison Smith’s photographs echo comartists in Athens who aren’t familiar with the mercial photography. The large-scale format Lyndon House, as according to the website, draws attention to the juror Ron Platt of the oddities and dysfuncBirmingham Museum tion of luxurious home of Art, selected 140 interiors. pieces for this exhibiKim Deakins’ ink tion. If that seems paintings are a myriad excessive, it may be of triangular patterns because he had over and organic ribbons 740 works to choose with a stream-offrom. With numbers consciousness configulike that, coupled with ration. The setting is the fact that this show a psychedelic circus is only for artists in of vile wonder, where this area, we’re faced an orifice can birth with the reality that any concept and the there’s a tremendous only familiar imagnumber of people out ery is a Nike shoe. there who are making Stephanie Voegele some really good stuff. molds jewelry patterns Lucky for them, and in silicon to create us, there’s a gorgeous “body adornments”— exhibition space right new fabrications here in town; once a that both decorate year, we get to enjoy and conceal flesh. it in all its glory. Amanda Bray’s ceramic sculptures are part of the “Residue” by Jennifer The show looks Desormeaux is honest MFA exit show at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. great—I’ll come right and abject, displaying out and say it. At 140 by-product hairs from the shower drain repoworks, there’s literally something for everyone. sitioned as sequential artifacts. Matt Boland’s I was especially excited to see more than a wall-mounted ceramic figures are expressive few pieces of beautifully crafted handmade of moments of angst and ambivalence. The jewelry in the show. Justin Klocke’s “Ring struggle between each character is self-canfor a Carpenter” and Susan Kent’s “Crayon celing and even cathartic. Robert Peterson’s Box” bracelet were particularly appealing in recycled wooden mini-barn of found objects their fusion of functional tools with bodily houses the odor of liquor, sound and spiritual ornamentation. Jonathan Jacquet’s large introversion. Similar in its collective and oil painting “Father and Son” is even more olfactory elements, David Calton’s work fills commanding and luscious in person than it a large area with remnants of death and huntwas on the cover of Flagpole three weeks ago ing, including animal skeletons, carcasses and (Mar. 10 issue). Jacob Copetillo’s mysterious reliquaries containing individual narratives. and exquisitely made “Self-Portrait” is a quiet Tate Foley repeats a single word with beauty that I might just have to visit again countless variation, to consider the impact of tomorrow (it’s that cool). I could go on and consumer culture. “Super, Super” is dialectic on, but my highlights will be completely difwith this impact and becomes a personal ferent from yours. See them for yourself. lexicon. Stephanie Blair uses commonplace phrases and multi-cultural Southern conversaSomething on the Side: However, you would tions in a knitted fabric format. Catherine be remiss if you did not also pay a visit to Bell’s untitled photos are half empty and half the Morton Theatre’s “Refuses,” which is full. The absence is loss while the presence is currently showcasing works not selected for memory and imagination. Her personal narrainclusion in the Lyndon House show. I love tives recall our own experiences, effectively this idea—not only because it’s a constructive utilizing photography’s democratic nature. (and historical traditional) response to what Emily Hadland’s work adds levity to the show, could be an upsetting scenario, but because it as her colored helium-filled balloon sculptures foregrounds the agenda of the curator himself. sway some 10 feet in the air. At the opening, Treat yourself to a three-dimensional view of a performer held balletic poses while wearing the juried exhibition process and pay these one of the balloons as a costume. guys a visit. Much like the Lyndon House, Brian Hitselberger’s paintings are prothere’s something for everyone. cesses of layering over text and representation, subsequently veiling into surfaces that Brian Hitselberger

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movie dope Some releases may not be showing locally this week. 35 SHOTS OF RUM (NR) Filmmaker Claire Denis’s film examines the adjustments a widowed conductor (Alex Descas) must make to his life after a handsome neighbor shows interest in the grown daughter (Mati Diop) who lives with him. This film held steady at the top of Metacritic’s current high scores chart for many a week. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the Gijón International Film Festival. Nominated for four Chlotrudis Awards including Best Film, Best Director and Best Ensemble Cast. ALICE IN WONDERLAND (PG) In Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll’s young heroine is now an adult. This nearing-20 Alice seeks to escape an arranged engagement to the odious son of her late father’s business partner by again falling into a hole while chasing a tardy white rabbit. Sadly, this Alice has, like the Hatter astutely announces, lost its muchness. This return trip feels less like Tim Burton’s adventures in Wonderland than a Disney approximation of the auteur’s vision. ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL (PG) More Alvin, Simon and Theodore as the Chipmunks go back to school and face off against the lovely Chipettes—Brittany, Eleanor and Jeannette. The famous voices of Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, Anna Faris, Christina Applegate and Amy Poehler are sped up until they are indistinguishable, which is more than you can say for Jason Lee, Zachary Levi (“Chuck”) and David Cross. THE BLIND SIDE (PG-13) A rich white couple, Leigh Anne and Sean Touhy (Sandra Bullock and likable, easygoing Tim McGraw), take in Big Mike, an African-American giant given up on by most of Memphis. They turn his life around; he eventually earns a scholarship to Ole Miss. He doesn’t really do anything to change their lives, although the movie insists that he does. THE BOUNTY HUNTER (PG-13) Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler), the titular bounty hunter, discovers his latest quarry is his ex-wife, Nicole Hurly (Jennifer Aniston), a reporter who knows too much. Now the constantly

arguing duo must run for their lives. Wow, this high-concept action comedy reeks of the 1980s. Hitch director Andy Tennant did not show a talent for these sorts of flicks with 2008’s Fool’s Gold. With the usually entertaining Christine Baranski and Jason Sudeikis (“Saturday Night Live”). CHLOE (R) Notable as the shoot Liam Neeson had to leave after wife Natasha Richardson’s eventually fatal skiing accident, Chloe stars Julianne Moore as a doctor who hires an escort (Amanda Seyfried) to seduce her husband (Neeson). Apparently, the good doctor thinks her hubby’s cheating and wants to catch him in the act. The films of director Atom Egoyan often intrigue more than they entertain. Maybe Chloe can do both and grant the Canadian filmmaker his greatest mainstream success since 1996’s The Sweet Hereafter. CLASH OF THE TITANS (PG-13) Avatar star Sam Worthington takes over for Harry Hamlin as Perseus, Zeus’s half-mortal son famed for slaying Medusa and saving Andromeda from the Kraken. The remake stars Liam Neeson as Zeus, Ralph Fiennes as his brother, Hades, and Danny Huston as third brother, Poseidon. I loved the original movie as a child. Its Ray Harryhausen stop-motion effects were a bit outdated but still cool. The Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier seems to be borrowing a stylistic page from Zack Snyder’s new Greek epic, 300. Now in 3D. CRAZY HEART (R) Crazy Heart stars Jeff Bridges as Bad Blake. Bad—a holdover from the long-gone days when country music meant pedal steel, hurting souls and cowboy boots, not crafted hooks, electric gee-tars and Taylor Swift—has nursed a career built on a single hit still getting occasional radio airplay, through several divorces, his own crippling alcoholism and country’s merger with pop. Hauling his gear across the Southwest, Bad runs into a young reporter, Jean Craddock (Maggie Gyllenhaal), who wants an interview. Not surprisingly, Bad falls in love (again) with the single mother of an adorable four-year-old, Buddy (Jack Nation). Suddenly, an inspired Bad is writing songs again. Surely, that pesky

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old alcoholism, given half the chance, is going to screw this good thing up. A sweet, slow-cooked character study, Crazy Heart sings a familiar Country & Western song—divorce, alcoholism, pickup trucks—that is not quite as memorable as its troubled, charming main character and Bridges’ performance. CREATION (PG-13) English naturalist Charles Darwin (Paul Bettany) struggles to reconcile his revolutionary evolutionary theories with his religious wife (Bettany’s real-life spouse, Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly), whose faith is in direct contradiction to his findings. British director Jon Amiel won a BAFTA TV award for the acclaimed BBC

autobiographies of magicians and the like, the unnamed ghost is surprised when he is tabbed to assist former British Prime Minister Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan) on his long-awaited, secretive memoirs. The ghost’s predecessor, a longtime Lang advisor, had recently washed up on the beach with a high enough blood alcohol content to make suicide or accident a viable cause of death. This political thriller is taut, mature and twisty enough to keep even the most avid amateur sleuths guessing until its conclusion. Polanski and his co-scripter, Robert Harris, who wrote the novel upon which the film is based, keep the audience appropriately in the dark. Unfortunately, they confine the

Miley, you’re creeping me out. miniseries “The Singing Detective,” but his movie career hasn’t been as sharp (Copycat? Entrapment? The Core?!). With Jeremy Northam (“The Tudors”’s Sir Thomas More) and Toby Jones (the other Capote). DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (PG) Greg Heffley (the expressive Zachary Gordon) is just starting middle school, and he is not thrilled. Deeming it “the dumbest idea ever invented,” Greg must navigate the pitfalls of seat selection, the cafeteria, PE and the constant bullying. His terrorizing older brother, Rodrick (Devon Bostick), bets his little bro will either be “dead or homeschooled by the end of the year.” The most familiar adult faces are those of Rachael Harris and Steve Zahn—Greg’s parents who truly do not understand. Typical family films are stocked with ironic/hip comics and big-name stars. Wimpy Kid is all about the kiddies. Gordon, Capron and Russell are terrific little comedians.Cowriters Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah bring a definite “Freaks and Geeks” vibe to middle school. Diary of a Wimpy Kid reminds me of the days when Hollywood, especially Disney, produced live-action fare that was not dominated by CG-ed talking animals or Home Alone’s slap-shtick. FURRY VENGEANCE (PG) An arrogant real estate agent, Dan Sanders (Brendan Fraser), runs afoul of some smart critters when he seeks to develop a new subdivision. The supporting cast is the usual cast of familiar TV faces and hit movie bit-parters—Brooke Shields, Ken Jeong, Angela Kinsey, Rob Riggle and Samantha Bee. This family film is a strange change of pace for Cruel Intentions director Roger Kumble. From the writers of Mr. Woodcock, Michael Carnes and Josh Gilbert. THE GHOST WRITER (PG-13) Ewan McGregor is a ghost writer. Known for his lightweight, bestselling

protagonist to the shadows as well. The ghost is a rather dense investigator— seemingly unaware of the sort of story in which he is involved. Despite a dull protagonist, The Ghost Writer holds its tension for the full running time. GREENBERG (R) Noah Baumbach (the Oscar nominated The Squid and the Whale, Margot at the Wedding) wrote and directed this comedy starring Ben Stiller as Roger Greenberg. Unemployed New Yorker Greenberg moves to Los Angeles to housesit for his brother (Chris Messina) and get his life together. He soon hits it off with his brother’s assistant (Greta Gerwig, Baghead and The House of the Devil), an aspiring singer. GREEN ZONE (R) Green Zone encapsulates filmmaker Paul Greengrass even better than his superior Bourne Supremacy and Bourne Ultimatum. Using the shady political machinations that led to the Iraq War as a catalyst for an atypical action movie, Greengrass manages to combine intellectual filmmaking and kinetic moviemaking. The resulting two-hour film retains its heady outrage while being much more exciting than the majority of Iraq War dramas. When Green Zone ends, you will, hopefully, realize the reasons we went to war matter to you, too; you just didn’t notice until the kick-ass action movie was over. THE HORSE BOY (NR) 2009. Director Michel O. Scott documents the journey of the Isaacson family as they traverse the hills of Mongolia seeking a shaman who they believe can heal their autistic son. Two of the featured interviews are Sacha Baron Cohen’s cousin, Dr. Simon Baron Cohen, and Dr. Temple Grandin, the autistic scientist whose life was recently chronicled in an HBO film. Nominated for the Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize. Part of the ACC Library’s iFilms series. Shows Thursday, 4/1.

HOT TUB TIME MACHINE (R) Hot Tub Time Machine is so disgustingly, unhygienically raunchy that you worry you might catch something from watching it. Surprisingly, all you will catch is a good case of the laughs. The premise is simple and silly. Three adult losers—Adam (John Cusack), Nick (Craig Robinson) and Lou (Rob Corddry)—and Adam’s loser nephew, Jacob (Clark Duke) are transported back to 1986 thanks to the titular hot-tub-cum-time-travel device. As technically graceless as this send-up of ‘80s teen sex romps and time travel flicks is, it is equally funny. After Lou accidentally (on purpose?) attempts to kill himself while air drumming to the Crüe’s “Home Sweet Home,” Adam and Nick decide to take him back to the place of their greatest triumph, Kodiak Valley. A night of wild partying in the aforementioned Jacuzzi sends the guys back to 1986, when they were cool (kind of) and the future looked bright(er). HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (PG) How to Train Your Dragon is a terrific computer-generated animated feature, and the first I recommend you should watch in 3D. As great as it is for families (if I had a kid, I would rush out to see it with him/her), Dragon left me breathless at the animation and kind of bored with the familiar story and tired pop culture jokes. Dragon is the latest from DreamWorks Animation, the home of Shrek, and the family resemblance is strong. Hiccup (v. Jay Baruchel) is a scrawny Viking screw-up who wants to hunt dragons like his gigantic, heroic dad (v. Gerard Butler). But after capturing his own flying firebreather, Hiccup learns there may be more to these creatures than hunting them. The voicework is excellent (especially Baruchel, Butler and Craig Ferguson as blacksmith/ dragon slaying instructor Gobber), and the script is written with humor and heart. Dragon is an excellent film for parents and kids to see together (much better than the family crap peddled in the pre-film trailers…Furry Vengeance and Marmaduke look awful). Without a child’s awe to buoy me, I found my mind wandering when Hiccup was not soaring. Note: the action might be intense for the littlest ones. m THE LAST SONG (PG) Bestselling novelist Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook) wrote this screenplay specifically for Miley Cyrus, who is making her live-action, non-Hannah Montana feature debut. Cyrus plays Ronnie Miller, a rebellious young girl who finds love the summer she is sent to live with her estranged father (Greg Kinnear). Cyrus’s love interest, Liam Hemsworth, should be believable; he’s her real life beau. Television vet Julie Anne Robinson (“Pushing Daisies,” “Weeds,” “Big Love,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and much more) makes her feature debut. LEAVES OF GRASS (R) Edward Norton in dual roles? In a film written and directed by O’s Tim Blake Nelson, no less? Color me intrigued. An Ivy League professor (Norton) aids his small-time, pot-growing, twin bro (Norton again) in a scheme to overthrow the local drug lord in his small Oklahoma hometown. The plot sounds a little twee, but I’ll give two Nortons and a Nelson a chance. With Susan Sarandon as the boys’ mom, Keri Russell, and a little Richard Dreyfuss.

NOT SINCE YOU (NR) 2009. Filmed locally in Athens, Not Since You concerns a group of friends, all NYU grads personally affected by 9/11, reuniting in our small northeast Georgia town for a wedding. Sam (Desmond Harrington, “Dexter”) is “the world traveler, the romantic, the writer.” All-American Amy (Kathleen Robertson) broke Sam’s heart when she left him to marry Ryan (Christian Kane, “Angel”). Billy (Will Estes, “Reunion”) is marrying Victoria (Sunny Mabrey), who dated Howard (Jon Abrahams) throughout college. Fudge (Elden Henson) dwells on the past, while Southern belle Doogs (Sara Rue, “Popular”) keeps looking for love. With Barry Corbin. OUR FAMILY WEDDING (PG-13) As the nuptials of Lucia Ramirez (America Ferrera, “Ugly Betty”) and Marcus Boyd (Lance Gross, “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne”) approach, the young couple must deal with the pressures from their families, especially their feuding fathers, Bradford (Forest Whitaker) and Miguel (Carlos Mencia). Fox Searchlight Pictures’ intent to appeal to a more diverse audience seems to vie for Tyler Perry’s immense fanbase. Director Rick Famuyiwa previously helmed Brown Sugar and The Wood. With Regina King, Taye Diggs and Fred Armisen. PAPER HEART (PG-13) 2009. Performance artist, musician, writer and painter Charlyne Yi (the funny stoned girlfriend in Knocked Up) cowrote and stars in this docu-romcom smash-up, directed and cowritten by Nicholas Jasenovec, where she ponders what love means to different people, including Yi’s more famous ex-boyfriend, Michael Cera, and other famous friends/former costars—Martin Starr, Seth Rogen, Demetri Martin and more. Winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance, where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. PECCATO CHE SIA UNA CANAGLIA (NR) 1954. Get your Sophia Loren fix at Cinecitta 2, this semester’s Italian film series entitled Sophia Loren: Celebrating 60 Years in Cinema. For four consecutive Tuesdays, the Department of Romance Languages will screen films starring the irreplaceable, ageless beauty. The third selection, the romantic farce Peccato che sia una canaglia, stars Loren as Lina Stroppiani, a thief from a family of thieves, who does not expect the consequences of her attempted theft of cabbie Paolo’s (Marcello Mastroianni) taxi. Directed by Alessandro Blasetti. See Calendar Events Apr. 6. POLICE, ADJECTIVE (NR) See Movie Pick. R.E.M. @ 30: A VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE (NR) In honor of the 30th anniversary of R.E.M.’s first performance on Apr. 5, 1980, this limited-run retrospective will highlight the entirety of the band’s career with rare footage and clips from performances, videos, interviews and much more. Approximately 90 minutes. REMEMBER ME (PG-13) This dramatic romance is Robert Pattinson’s cinematic excursion from The Twilight Saga. Two young lovers, Tyler (RPattz) and Ally (Emilie de Ravin, “Lost”), find each other in the wake of personal tragedy. Tyler’s brother just committed suicide, and Ally witnessed her mother’s murder. Director Allen Coulter is a TV vet (lots of HBO and a little FX) who directed the feature Hollywoodland. The seasoned cast includes Pierce Brosnan, Chris Cooper, Martha Plimpton and Lena Olin. REPO MEN (R) In the future, artificial organ transplants are all the fashion, but don’t default on your new liver or heart. If you do, somebody like Remy (Jude Law, playing generic tough guy) or Jake (Forest Whitaker) will

break into your home and slice you open to retrieve the Union’s property. I sensed the genesis of a searing sci-fi satire, à la Paul Verhoeven’s triptych of Robocop, Total Recall and Starship Troopers, but the smart story is wasted on a dumb plot that devolves into one big chase in the final act after Remy can’t pay for his new heart. Repo! The Genetic Opera has its flaws (Paul Sorvino?!), but it also had Anthony Stewart Head (Television’s Rupert Giles) belting out tunes. That’s one more plus than I can come up with for Repo Men. SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG-13) Holmes (the never disappointing Robert Downey Jr.) and Dr. Watson (a game Jude Law) must stop evil Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong) from taking over the world through some sinister, supernatural means. A criminal love interest (Rachel McAdams) exists for the great private dick, but the real affection is the bromantic bond between Holmes and Watson. Sparks fly between Downey and Law; they make a great couple. Watching a Guy Ritchie movie (he of the laddish gangster Brit-flicks Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch) is like sitting for someone else’s amusing, exhausting three-to-seven-year-old. You’re pleasantly worn out from all the running and jumping, yet you’re ready for some peace and quiet when the kid goes home. The same goes for Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. SHE’S OUT OF MY LEAGUE (R) If a filmmaker with a real talent for creating raunchy romantic comedies had made She’s Out of My League, this movie could have been something. It could have been a contender, under

the guiding hand of Judd Apatow or the Farrelly Brothers. Instead, British comic Jim Field Smith makes an underwhelming directorial debut with a script from the Sex Drive duo of Sean Anders and John Morris. (also responsible for Hot Tub Time Machine.) SHUTTER ISLAND (R) In 1954, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his new partner, Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), are summoned to a remote island in Boston Harbor that houses some of the nation’s most dangerous, unstable prisoners, or patients, as head psychiatrist, Dr. Cawley (Ben Kingsley), prefers. A patient, Rachel Solando (Emily Mortimer), has mysteriously escaped, and the marshals have been tasked with finding her and returning her, a job at which Teddy excels. However, Teddy and Chuck soon realize something is amiss on Shutter Island. WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO (PG-13) Tyler Perry sequelizes his best feature film to date. In the Bahamas, four couples—Terry and Diane (Perry and Sharon Leal), Patricia and Gavin (Janet Jackson and Malik Yoba), Angela and Marcus (Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White), and Sharon and new hubby Troy (Jill Scott and Lamman Rucker)—reunite for their annual vacation. But complications arise when Sheila’s ex, Mike (Richard T. Jones), crashes the party intending to rekindle their relationship. Hopefully, Married… Too is better than the similar sounding, dramatically different Couple’s Retreat. THE WOLFMAN (R) A man, Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro), attempting to escape his domineering father’s shadow, is drawn back into his orbit after the mysterious, violent death

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Long Medicine: Rat Babies are doing an official release party for their new EP Beautiful Smokers Cough Medicine at the Flicker Theatre & Bar on Thursday, Apr. 1. This is the first time the band has marked a release with a formal celebration, so it’s kinda special. The threesong record has a running time of 30 minutes (!). According to the band, the record focuses on “mixed emotions, personal spirituality, bouts of depression, and the ups and downs of self-medication,” so be sure Mux Blank of Rat Babies to pick one up for the little ones’ Easter basket! Sideshow performances “battle of the bands” competition sponsored by Mr. Blank (the tirelessly working Mux from by WIXV 95.5 FM “The Rock of Savannah” at Rat Babies), sword-balancing belly dancer the station’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. See Madame Surayyah and Juggling Luke (go what green beer will do to ya? Listen in over ahead and guess) will also occur this night, at www.therattlersband.com. as well as an opening set by local band Utah. The show is free and catered by Bulldawg Do It: The Athens-Clarke County Library is Pizza. Get heavy with the band over at www. seeking performers for its Live! at the Library myspace.com/ratbabies. series for 2010. The shows typically focus on acoustic, or at least, not heavily amplified, Bits-N-Pieces: In related news, the aforemenmusic and take place on Sundays in the library tioned Mux Blank recently shot a video for auditorium. The series has run since 2004 and the track “Ned Flanders” for newly reformed has featured over 45 performances. If you’d locals Damnesia. I haven’t gotten to hear like to be considered, grab an application from the song yet, but the band typically operwww.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/arls/support/liveates via a blend of screamy, crusty punk and atthelibrary.html. Applications are accepted neo-apocalyptic folk. You can hear them over until May 7, and you’ll be notified by June 1 at www.myspace.com/damnesia666. Blank if you’re selected. Questions can be directed produced the video under his “Numb Blink to Public Relations Specialist Rhiannon Eades Film” moniker, which you can read about via reades@athenslibrary.org. Yes, that says at www.myspace.com/numbblink. In other “reades.” Get it? Good. news, Blank is teaming up with members of Damnesia, Unplanned Pregnancies and his Rat Want to Help?: Sometimes-local band Folklore Babies bandmates to film a sketch comedy is raising funds for a vinyl pressing of its show called “The Jerkoff Bros.” It’s premiere new album. To donate, visit www.kickstarter. was scheduled for this week, but was cancom, select “discover projects” and search for celled due to personnel problems. There’s a “Folklore.” Good luck to all involved. trailer available over at www.funnyordie.com/ thejerkoffbros, and you can vote it “funny” or Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com

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just two short years, local rock band Gift Horse has undergone a creative evolution. It wasn’t so long ago that the group was playing to a handful of people at the Caledonia Lounge. Armed with a lone spotlight, the young band played to the small crowd like it was a full stadium, enveloping the audience with its grungy take on psychedelic shoegaze. Gift Horse has grown by leaps and bounds since those early days, and the increasing turn-out has reflected that growth. Opening slots for fellow rockers Dead Confederate and the Meat Puppets boosted exposure, and the band has diversified its live shows with occasional sets of all My Bloody Valentine covers. But the heart of the band, its increasing musical maturity, is most noticeable on record. Gift Horse released an EP containing five rough songs early on in its career. It was fine for a demo, but the band wanted something more hi-fi and angular for its debut. So, when time came to record Mountain of Youth, the band called on a few local friends for help. Hank Sullivant (ex-Whigs, Kuroma) acted as producer, while singer-songwriter Nate Nelson took over engineering and mixing duties. “Hank’s involvement is what gave it a lot more of the sharpness,” says lead singer Hunter Morris. “Our live shows are really a wall of sound approach, but [the album] is a lot less muddy and a lot sharper. We’ve always tended to go for a safer approach with a wall of sound and a lot of reverb, but Hank and Nate gave it a crisper sound.” Call it bootgaze. The combination of the heavy psychedelic rock and dark shoegaze makes the album a tour de force. Mountain of Youth brings out the best in Gift Horse: the sound is still as dense as ever, its reverb blanketing the listener with a false sense of security, but now that wall of sound strikes with deadly precision.

The album includes new versions of EP tracks “And When I Die” and “Not the Only One,” but newer pieces like “Missionaries” reveal a more subtle, melodic side. It’s fitting that as Mountain of Youth showcases the band’s maturity; thematically, the record also tackles growth. “A lot of it’s about the inevitability of getting older and how you respond to it, and how much the innocence of youth goes as you figure the world out,” says Morris. As a soundtrack to growing up, Mountain of Youth is certainly haunting; even the familiar grooves and beats seem to have a sinister bend. The vocal harmonies guide you like dark angels through a graveyard, stopping occasionally to remark about the nature of humanity. It’s not all doom and gloom, though; the chiming guitar acts as a counter-balance to the shadowy bass and threatening drums. And while Gift Horse has come a long way, Mountain of Youth is still a relatively early document in what will surely be a continuing evolutionary process. Just days prior to the release, the band is already focusing on where it will take its sound next. “Some of us have been playing together for years, so it’s been a very natural progression into what we sound like now,” says Morris. “There are some songs that are ahead of where you’re going, and some that are behind… but we just keep working; we’ve already got ideas for the next album.” Jordan Stepp

WHO: Gift Horse, Bambara, Nate Nelson WHERE: Caledonia Lounge WHEN: Friday, Apr. 2, 10 p.m. HOW MUCH: $5 (21+), $7 (18+)

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Q&A with Bertis Downs

A Look Back at R.E.M.’s 30-year Career B etween 1997 and 2001, I was a temporary employee of R.E.M.’s home office. During that time I became friends with the band’s manager, Bertis Downs. For years since, I’ve wanted to interview him from a fan’s perspective, as opposed to that of a journalist. Since this week marks the 30th anniversary of the band’s very first public performance, it seemed like now was the time to do it. As always, Downs was gracious and forthcoming. Here are some highlights from our conversation. Flagpole: My first exposure to R.E.M. was the band performing on Nickelodeon’s teen talk show “Livewire” (Oct. 30, 1983). I was just a little kid, 12 years old, living in Miami, FL, and it was the early days of cable television. It was the early days of the band, too, and I was wondering how these opportunities came about. Did the band actively pursue television? Bertis Downs: Well, it was the early days of the band from the perspective of now. At the time they had been around for a few years at that point. I remember some early TV they did, they did a Letterman show [note: this happened three weeks before the “Livewire” broadcast], and they had just played [UGA’s] Legion Field the week before. We did a bunch of shows for “The Cutting Edge,” which was a documentary type of show on MTV [note: “The Cutting Edge” was produced by the band’s thenlabel, I.R.S. Records]. I wouldn’t say the band necessarily sought out TV, it wasn’t part of any master plan. We would always kind of evaluate things and see if they felt right. It was always the kind of thing where they went with their gut in terms of what made sense and what didn’t. FP: Fables of the Reconstruction came out in 1985, and “Can’t Get There from Here” was the lead single, and it’s my first experience of having a band I like do a song that is unlike anything they’ve done before. It became, and remains, my favorite album by the band, but I remember reading interviews where the band said they hated it and Peter Buck flat out said, “Fables sucked.” That was my first experience of loving a record by a band but the band hating the record. BD: I don’t know that they still hate that record. I can’t speak for Peter with regard to that particular interview. He was obviously in a fit of honesty at the time. On this last tour they played quite a few songs from Fables… I’ll say this: the making of Fables was difficult. I think we’ve gotten smarter over the years about where we make records and when. And they don’t generally pick northern climates during wintertime. At that point in their career they’d only made two albums, and those were both in Charlotte, NC. So, we hired Joe Boyd [Nick Drake, Incredible String Band, et al.], a lovely guy who’s working with

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us on the reissue. He came to Athens, and we did some demos at Jim Hawkins’ studio on Boulevard. Then a month later we’re toward the end of winter, but March ain’t exactly spring in London. There we are in north London at an old church that had been converted to a studio… and London getting dark really early… I just think that record was a tough experience for them and it colored their opinion, but I think they like all their records. FP: The next big thing from my history as a fan is that it’s 1987, Document comes out, and fans tend to always have a sense of ownership toward a band they love. All of a sudden everyone in my high school owns Document. Then, the band signs to Warner Bros., Green comes out in 1988, and the band changes from playing 3–5,000 seat theaters to playing arenas. What were some of the difficulties the band encountered when making that change to playing bigger places?

those weren’t really considered tours. But starting in ’89 it was certainly the first time we ever did two legs in America, two legs in Europe, the far East, you know, all in one year. That was the big change; just the wear and tear of going at it and being away from home and friends and family and being in constant travel-mode for an entire year. FP: I saw the band on that tour at The Omni (Atlanta) and the Macon Coliseum… BD: Macon was the last date on that tour. FP: …and then the show at The Fox [Nov. 13, 1989]… BD: That wasn’t part of the tour. That was a one off. FP: Right. The one where they played (unannounced) all of Murmur and all of Green back to back. I’d never seen or heard of a band doing anything like that. That was such a thrill. It’s probably not a big story or anything, but I wanted to know who decided to do that? BD: Clearly, the band decided to do it. I have no idea whose idea it was. But one of the guys in the band must have thought it would be cool. It wouldn’t surprise me if it were Peter. The two charities [that benefited from the show] were the Campaign for a Prosperous Georgia and the Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation (L.E.A.F.). We’d done work with both those groups in the past, and they just seemed like the right groups to do a benefit for at the end of the tour. FP: I think there’s a tendency for fans to add a certain amount of gravity to things the band might take very casually. BD: Oh, yeah. I think that’s always the case.

BD: In the memory of it there’s always a little bit of a perspective shift, and I don’t remember it being as abrupt [as that]. They’d already played some arenas before that (on 1987’s Work Tour) so there had already been sort of a shift. It wasn’t like jumping off a cliff from being small to huge. They toured all the time, and it was always market-by-market. In some places you played smaller places because of the size of the town, the draw of the band and that’s what the promoter felt like was the right place to play. We always tried to play places that had some personality to them. We really don’t like playing bad buildings… The big thing about ’89 was… you know, in the early days they played all the time on the road, so

FP: I remember very clearly thinking during that Fox show: “Not only are they bookending the band, but they’re bookending the decade!” They probably never even thought about that, and here I am thinking it was this grand statement. BD: I think they probably just wanted to make it different than an average show. They didn’t want to go out and just play the hits and the set they’d just played a year of, not that they did the same set every night, but just wanted to do something to distinguish the show. And here we are talking about it 21 years later. Gordon Lamb Downs discusses the band’s political activism, the backlash following New Adventures in Hi-Fi, Billy Berry’s departure and more as the interview continues on www.flagpole.com.

A “Thank You”

The R.E.M. 30 Celebration

nce upon a time in Athens, there was a party held in a nearly collapsed old church on Oconee Street. Word spread quickly through town, boiled down to the essentials: birthday, bands and beer. In order to get to the stage, guests had to enter through a hole in the closet and then make their way past many a rotten floorboard. But it was all worth it because that night, Apr. 5, was Kathleen O’Brien’s birthday. And who among the guests would have thought that 30 years later another party would be thrown for the unnamed band that premiered that night? That unnamed band soon became R.E.M., and during the years that followed, it would take over the world with jangly guitars, a singer who mumbled most of his lyrics, melodic bass and harmonies and a drummer with a taste for the quieter side of life. Through a mixture of hard work, talent and just sheer luck, R.E.M. has managed to go from basically nowhere Cindy Wilson to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, taking the name of Athens along with them on the ride. Thirty years and 14 studio albums later, the band is still going strong, albeit as a trio now. R.E.M. is even currently working on the follow up to 2008’s Accelerate. So, what better way to celebrate R.E.M.’s 30th anniversary than with a concert of R.E.M. covers? “We’re just putting on this party as sort of a ‘thank you,’ not just for the 30 years of music, but for all that they’ve done for Athens,” says show promoter Cathy Edmonds. The lineup for the night includes some of R.E.M.’s closest work friends, such as local producer John Keane, who has acted as an engineer for the band and has occasionally played on some of their albums. Mitch Easter is also on board for the party. Besides being known for his North Carolina-based band Let’s Active, Easter produced some of R.E.M.’s earliest work, including the band’s celebrated debut album Murmur. Experimental pop band Casper and the Cookies will kick off the night, followed by Supercluster, the local supergroup made up of members of Pylon, the Squalls and Circulatory System. Post-punk rockers VieTNam will be trekking in from Atlanta to play a couple of tunes as well. The wild card artist for the night will be local funk and soul group The HEAP. The band had to contend with the fact that it has two basses and a horn section, but no guitar. In order to perform the R.E.M. covers, the band has to deconstruct the songs and play them as if The HEAP had written them, says bassist and vocalist Bryan Howard. The result led to a very different kind of cover. “So much of [R.E.M.’s] stuff is guitar-driven and jangly, and we tend to be the opposite; but I enjoy the challenge,” says Howard. “In one of the tunes, I just listened to the

song and asked what the bass was doing. I realized that the bass was basically playing the rhythm-guitar part, and since I’m a bass player playing this part, it made me want to do it less that way.” Slightly more intimidating than learning how to play R.E.M.’s songs is the thought of playing them in the band’s own backyard. “Nothing is as scary as the fact that we’re doing these songs in their hometown in front of people who have seen them for years and have preconceived notions of how the stuff should be preformed,” says Howard. That doesn’t seem to be as big of a problem for the last band of the night, but then again, some of its members are no strangers to the limelight. The special collaboration is billed as Cindy Wilson (The B-52s), Dana Downs and the Debauchelors, and the group’s members are promising a night to remember. Both Wilson and Downs have been friends with R.E.M. since the early days. “We were just all sort of buddies back then, and we’d go to the R.E.M. shows and dance like crazy and we all just hung out,” says Downs. “They’re good guys; they’re super rock stars, but they are still very real and give back to the community. They do it right. They incorporated themselves right away and worked their asses off. That’s a really good lesson. It’s a good one for aspiring rock bands. You should get out there and play to everybody.” R.E.M. themselves are not expected to be in attendance, but the band’s giving spirit certainly will be. True to their style, proceeds from the show will benefit some of the local charities they support: the Athens Area Homeless Shelter and the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank on Barber Street. R.E.M. has had 30 years full of music and adventure. It hasn’t always been the easiest road; the ones worth taking rarely are. But through it all, R.E.M. has persevered and continues to make music that inspires, while the bandmembers take care of the town that started it all. The call’s gone out from party central, and the crowd responded with a tribute concert. Whatever the future brings for R.E.M., at least they can rest easy knowing that they always have a perfect circle of talented friends to come back to.

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New Sounds, New Destinations

here the hell is Paul Revere when you need him? Dead? Well, that’s hardly an excuse. Athens needs a proper proclamation: Arctic Monkeys are coming! Arctic Monkeys are coming! Monday night has not seen this much excitement since… ever. And even though this show will easily sell out, half the town is probably still asking: “Arctic who?” Despite the radio success of their breakout hit “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor” back in 2006, Arctic Monkeys haven’t enjoyed quite the celebrity Stateside as they deserve because, frankly, America tends to turn a deaf ear on buzz across the pond. And that’s fair considering British press is notoriously heavy-handed on the hype. It’s like the boy who cried “the next Oasis!” We’ve just had to ignore it after awhile. But Arctic Monkeys’ story is proving to be unique. Yes, they were something of an overnight success; Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not was the fastest selling debut in UK chart history. And yes, the band is now really big at home. Like, selling-out-two-nights-at-Wembly-Arena-andheadlining-Reading-and-Leeds-Festivals-andwinning-Brit-Awards big. But what’s more impressive, is that with the band’s 2009 release, Humbug, the Arctic Monkeys have also proven to have staying power. Fans first fell in love with Arctic Monkeys’ disarmingly honest songwriting, featuring Alex Turner’s witty, rapid-fire observations on adolescent misadventures backed by a ferociously powerful rhythm section. Within a year Arctic Monkeys got a second punch in with Favourite Worst Nightmare, skillfully bounding over the sophomore slump with a broader perspective and even more aggressive riffs. Just when it seemed like the band had revealed all its cards, out came Humbug, a surprisingly moody record filled with seductive turns and dark corners. Humbug is not so much a departure for the band as a progression. The lyrical themes are more mature; the arrangements are more nuanced. Turner’s vocal delivery is more melodic and measured, calling to mind the Scott Walker-inspired croon he explored with his side project, The Last Shadow Puppets. According to guitarist Jamie Cook, the change of pace was not particularly premeditated, and it came as a surprise—even for the band. “We’ve only done three records, but we never really sit down and plan the whole thing,” he says over the phone from his home in Sheffield. “I think the album just went that way… After we finished touring Favourite Worst Nightmare, we thought the next album would be quite fast and aggressive. I don’t know, once we had a few months off and got back together, we seemed to swing more in the ‘sexy’ direction, like you said.”

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With about 10 of these new songs ready to go, the band went on a vision quest across the Mojave Desert, recording most of the record with Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) at his Joshua Tree studio. “We’re big fans of Queens of the Stone Age and Josh’s Desert Sessions stuff,” says Cook. “He was really encouraging and pushed us, especially on guitar. He’s really good at picking out harmonies and melodies and stuff we had never got into before.” Having that guidance and creative input opened new doors for Arctic Monkeys’ sound, and Homme was certainly up for experimentation. At one point he grabbed a few mics and took the band out to Landers, CA for a visit to The Integratron. “That’s one of the weirdest places I’ve ever been,” remembers Cook. “Josh was like, ‘I’ve got to take you up to this place. It’s unbelievable.’ So, we went on the Internet and read about this guy [George Van Tassel] who supposedly was visited by aliens or something, and they told him to build this thing… It’s perfectly acoustic. If you stand in the middle you can hear anything that anyone’s whispering around you… there were lots of weird instruments and stuff around, domes with water in it, chimes, lots of yoga mats.” The group actually recorded a version of “Secret Door” in the Integratron, but the quality wasn’t quite up to par and, unfortunately, it remains shelved. After the Joshua Tree sessions, the band still had a few loose ends to tie up and completed recording in New York with James Ford (Simian Mobile Disco), who produced Favourite Worst Nightmare. By that time, though, Cook says the band was “set on a path” based on Homme’s recordings, so despite the transcontinental sessions, Humbug remained cohesive. Arctic Monkeys continue their exploratory journey with this upcoming U.S. tour, visiting cities they’ve never been to before. Cook says the band is looking forward to both the new destinations and the more intimate venues. “When we come over to America, we are quite lucky because we’re doing like 1,000-capacity venues. It’s nice that we get to do that big thing [in the UK] and small thing [in the US]; they both have their perks…” The way this band is headed, though, their next U.S. tour may very well be arenas, too, so don’t miss the opportunity to get up close and personal while you still can. Michelle Gilzenrat

WHO: Arctic Monkeys, Sleepy Sun WHERE: 40 Watt Club WHEN: Monday, Apr. 5, 8 p.m. HOW MUCH: $23

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record reviews LA CHANSONS The King and Queen of the Dance Floor Stickfigure Atlanta’s La Chansons never meant The King and Queen of the Dance Floor to be anything more than fun, and it isn’t. Husband-and-wife duo Greg and Carson Keller released their sophomore album Jan. 26 via local label Stickfigure Recordings; it’s 10 songs of frivolous, synth-driven dance pop that break no ground compositionally and showcase often awkward and occasionally even embarrassing first-person lyrics. “Beauty Queen,” the most obvious example of the record’s artless, autobiographical voice features a speaking verse that goes, “My name is Carson Keller/ I’m from Marietta, Ga/ Love to dance and sing and rock out with my husband/ Those are my hobbies.” During the following track “You Put the Moves in Me,” Carson refrains, “I think we’re dancing soul-mates, ‘cause boy, you’ve got the key/ You move me with your boombox/ Yeah, you’ve unlocked me.” Sure, there’s something to be said for honesty in songwriting, but The King and Queen… reads frequently like the Kellers’ love letters to each other—ones that probably operate best in private and really don’t offer much meaning to anyone else. Which isn’t to say the record isn’t pleasant enough or that it doesn’t come from the heart. But songs called “Leotard Stores,” “Totally Beachin’” and “Mall Magic” realistically can’t be expected to hold any significance to anyone who isn’t a wearing a corsage and looking to move around under a disco ball. Julia Reidy

JOANNA NEWSOM Have One on Me Drag City Joanna Newsom’s last full-length album, the Van Dyke Parks-produced Ys, featured sweeping and densely arranged strings, lyrics and Newsoms; Joanna harmonized with her sister Emily on “Emily,” that album’s opener. On Milk-Eyed Mender, she played with little accompaniment and kept tracks short, sweet and hook-driven. The best songs on Have One on Me, on the other hand, creep up on you, slow as ivy, and eventually take hold of your body. They begin with Joanna alone at the harp or piano, and then the thumping starts. Neal Morgan—who,

like arranger and producer Ryan Francesconi (The Toids), played in Joanna’s Ys Street Band—introduces thunderous timpani, a standard drum set and other percussion, all of which sound fantastic: live and measured. Newsom’s voice sounds cleaner and warmer in tone, and her melismatic leaps and vocal control recall Joni Mitchell on Blue. The bluegrass interludes, upbeat piano and seven-minute narrative in “Good Intentions Paving Company” could stall listeners at track four of this three-CD, two-hour album, but only because it is so catchy. Wind instruments, violins and drums pop up sporadically on “In California,” build and then fall away to leave Newsom’s voice and harp floating for a moment. “Does Not Suffice,” the album’s last track, revives and slows that song’s central melody, but with different lyrics. The album finishes by confronting “you,” who ended the relationship and caused her departure. Buy the album and map your own way to her, lyrics in hand. Alex Dimitropoulos

Years later, the bandmembers finally gained passage to America as refugees and were swiftly befriended/ mentored by the very metal gods they worshipped. Inspired by Acrassicauda’s dedication to the art, James Hetfield of Metallica helped realize their expansive instrument endorsements, and even Testament’s Alex Skolnick produced the EP. And that story truly is the content of this record. On one hand, it’s a solid study in tasteful reference, especially of the aforementioned heavy metal legends; more specifically, it’s a spoton Gwar facsimile, with an even crazier backstory. On the other hand, however, it’s a testament to music, a thesis on irrational artistic passion and a reminder to take nothing for granted. Bryan Aiken

sound. Besides the common garage denominator of early rock and roll touchstones and rough sonic treatments, the spooked-up sextet also invokes goth dourness and a noir-ish post-punk grind. The two female singers—Vashti and Carly—dangle between ‘60s girl sweetness and Siouxsie Sioux’s vaguely menacing primality. Highlights include the gigantic walls of sound on “Neon Noose,” the surf-y stomp of “Cinco de Mayo,” the woozy carnival psychosis of “Blood and Arrow” and the feverishly swirling psychedelic burnout of “Arson Wells.” But the album’s best, most openhearted moments lie in the deliciously damaged and ringing ‘80s jangles of “Jinx.” Lusciously sonorous tones, rough-and-tumble washes and dark tendencies all combine to give Golden Triangle a genuine hallmark to stand apart and above in an increasingly crowded garage scene. Bao Le-Huu

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ACRASSICAUDA Only the Dead See the End of the War Vice Only the Dead… is the debut EP from Iraq’s only-ever heavy metal band, whose members’ tumultuous lives were captured by Vice’s popular 2007 metalumentary Heavy Metal in Baghdad. Honestly, the recording itself isn’t much to behold, but to understand this record for the long-shot that it is, and the relative miracle of its inception, you have to understand the horrors that Acrassicauda, as a band and as individuals, have endured firsthand. Their story is an awakening, both terrifying and hopeful. For five years, the band struggled stubbornly against odds and reason, playing metal in Baghdad amid death threats, stray mortars and militia infights, all for the sake of sanity and statement. By 2006 Iraq’s capital had become what the band describes as “Hell on Earth,” where merely speaking English on the street could invite the judgment of gunfire. Meanwhile, these guys were hooking up to gas-powered generators in hotel lobbies, amplifying English lyrics of political dissent over a style of music that is indicative of the western-most West (read: Bay Area thrash metal) as grenades are lobbed into the venue. Even their practice space was destroyed by an RPG. And they kept playing anyway; they loved the music too much. Acrassicauda eventually fled to Syria, where the bandmembers were unaccepted as Iraqis and unable to gain visas elsewhere. And so the documentary ends: the band is stuck with no audience, no family and no admittance to a better life. It was a sour, unresolved note, and the unfilmed denouement of their survival would not come until now: the Vice Records release of Only the Dead…

Yukon Blonde’s self-titled debut plays like a game of “Ohh, this sounds just like… It’s on the tip of my tongue…” On “Wind Blows” it’s Crosby, Stills and Nash. On the next song, “Trivial Fires,” it’s The Cars. Mostly, it’s a grab bag from Time-Life’s Classic Soft Rock CD compilation. Sometimes the right influences can create the next chapter for an already won-over fan base. It’s exciting to find a new take on an old sound. While Yukon Blonde does the old sound as good as anyone, this Canadian trio never quite reveals what makes it unique. There’s a moment at the end of “1,000 Years” where lead singer Jeff Innes’ voice shows signs of cracking, and he’s almost screaming. It’s too bad this moment is hidden as the music is fading out. This would be the perfect time to explore his vulnerability and find catharsis through rock and roll. That is, there’s no Young to compliment their Crosby, Stills and Nash. Michael J. Gerber

GOLDEN TRIANGLE Double Jointer Hardly Art With a strong debut full-length that positions the band to be heavy-hitters in the bustling garage underground, Brooklyn’s Golden Triangle joins the small but mighty Hardly Art roster. Besides keeping good alliances with the likes of King Khan, Quintron and the Black Lips, their ace is a distinctive

BAD LIEUTENANT Never Cry Another Tear Original Signal Recordings Let’s get the personnel info out of the way: Bad Lieutenant (dig that totally crap name?) is Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris (old New Order), Phil Cunningham (Marion, new New Order) playing with Jake Evans and Tom Chapman (Rambo & Leroy). Sumner sometimes shares vocals with Evans. Evans sometimes goes it alone. Sumner’s distinctive voice and fullchord guitar playing, and the release’s conservative use of keyboards and synthesizers, make the album familiar enough to be inviting but different enough not to make Bad Lieutenant merely New Order v. 3.0. And that’s great, too, because every song that Sumner fully yields to Evans is bland and rote. It’s telling that these tracks are grouped toward the end of the album, too. (Conversely, the songs where Evans merely joins Sumner tend to be OK.) But it still sounds like New Order because it can’t not. (Thankfully, it sounds nothing like Sumner’s cocktailhour, yuppie-rock band Electronic.) Never Cry Another Tear starts strong, and the first five songs or so are as good as anything New Order has done in the past decade. Sumner’s talent lies so much within his ability to powerfully strum but completely prevent his guitar from chiming. The effect is that everything he touches has a cloak of moodiness to it. Even the most ridiculous, by-the-numbers song has a false sense of depth. That’s to his credit, though. Few players are ever distinguishable in any way at all. What bothers me most about this record is how completely inessential it all is. I wanted to love it, and only liking it just isn’t good enough for me when it comes to Sumner, Morris, et al. This must be how Beatles fans felt about The All-Starr Band. Gordon Lamb

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Tuesday 30 EVENTS: “Sophia Loren: Celebrating 60 Years in Cinema” (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 150) The Department of Romance Languages screens Blasetti’s 1954 film Peccato che sia una canaglia for this Italian film series celebrating Loren. 7 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu OUTDOORS: Full Moon Hike (Greenway) Experience nature in a different light. Call to register. 8–9:30 p.m. $2. 706-613-3631 KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Book Release and Performance, Night One (New Earth Music Hall) Local spoken-word poet Life performs some of his work from his newly released book of poetry, Tree of Life. His reading will be accompanied by the live band TRUCE along with a violinist and a keyboardist. 7:30 p.m. www.classic-city-knights.com LECTURES & LIT.: Brown Bag Lunch (ACC Library) Learn about the new rare car exhibit at the High Museum of Art when Julie Marateck presents “The Allure of the Automobile.” Feel free to bring a lunch to this 45-minute program. 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: “Living Under the Tuscan Sun” (UGA Chapel) Georgia native Frances Mayes discusses her life in Tuscany and reads from her new book, Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-542-3879, lnessel@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: “Women in Film: Claire Denis” (Ciné Barcafé) This month the Director Spotlight Series presents UGA French History and Film Professor Laura Mason, who will discuss the acclaimed French filmmaker. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com MEETINGS: Athens Green Drinks (Hotel Indigo) An informal mixer for green-minded folks to discuss building, transportation and sustainability issues in the Athens area. 6–8 p.m. www.athensgreendrinks.org MEETINGS: Pub Theology (Trappeze Pub) Open conversations revolving around theology. Currently reading Howard Thurman’s The Person and Work of Jesus. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1915, cmccreight@ fccathens.org GAMES: Blind Draw Poker (Fat Daddy’s) Bring your poker face. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 GAMES: Poker Tour (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Texas Hold ‘Em every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub. com

GAMES: Trivia (Doc Chey’s Noodle House) Every Tuesday night with drink and food specials! Fun starts at 8:30–10:30 p.m. FREE! www.doccheys.com

Wednesday 31 EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo, Phi Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog! Musical guest Timi Conley. Every Wednesday. 5–7 p.m. www.athensdowntownhotel.com EVENTS: Plotluck Night (Ciné Barcafé) Come with a true short story from your life to share at this new monthly event. Ten names will be drawn from a hat and those chosen get five minutes and a microphone. The audience votes for the best story and prize recipient. 7–9 p.m. FREE! (donations welcome), www. athenscine.com PERFORMANCE: DanceFX Goes Gaga! (Tasty World Uptown) An entire night of Lady Gaga dance anthems and performances by select DanceFX classes! The best Gaga wins the best prize. 9:30 p.m. $5, $3 (in costume). www.tastyworlduptown.com PERFORMANCE: Mike Speenberg (New Earth Music Hall) Quickly becoming the voice of his generation, comedian Mike Speenberg has been called the perfect blend between Jeff Foxworthy and Dennis Leary. 9 p.m. $8 (adv), $10 (door), $30 (front row couch). www.newearthmusichall. com KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Cupcake Club (Rocksprings Neighborhood Center) Meet with your fellow cupcake compatriots and collaborate on the design for a different themed cupcake every Wednesday! 10–11:30 a.m. $1. 706-613-3603, www.accleisureservices.com KIDSTUFF: Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Elementary schoolage homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Thursday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Knee-High Naturalists (Sandy Creek Nature Center) A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. For parents and children. Mar. 3–May 12, Wednesdays, $13. 706-613-3515, www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com KIDSTUFF: Mother Goose Rocks (Rocksprings Neighborhood Center) Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers. 10 a.m. $2. 706-6133603

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KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday for Teens (ACC Library) Up next: Artist Trading Cards. Ages 11–18. Space is limited. 4 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Nash Boney (UGA Visual Arts Building) In conjunction with the Georgia Museum of Art’s exhibition, “University of Georgia Turns 225,” the noted historian and professor delivers a lecture and slide presentation entitled “Two and a Quarter Centuries and Counting: A Visual Run Through the History of the University of Georgia.” 4 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Book Release and Performance, Night Two (Sky City Lounge & Bulldog Cafe) Local spoken-word poet Life performs some of his work from his newly released book of poetry, Tree of Life. His reading will be accompanied by the live band TRUCE along with a violinist and a keyboardist. 8:30 p.m. www.classic-city-knights. com LECTURES & LIT.: “Diversity According to ‘Family Guy’ and ‘South Park’” (UGA Tate Center) Matt Glowacki looks to the two animated TV comedies to identify attitudes and stereotypes of diversity in popular culture. 7:30 p.m. $5, FREE! (students). 706-542-6396, www.uga.edu/union LECTURES & LIT.: Oconee Dems Book Group (Five Points Deli & More, Epps Bridge) Communitywide book group hosted by the Oconee County Democrats. This month: Mountains Beyond Mountains, Tracy Kidder’s nonfiction work about an American doctor seeking to extend health care to remote parts of Haiti. Newcomers from any county and of any political affiliation are welcome. 6 p.m. FREE! patricia.priest@yahoo.com, www. oconeedemocrats.org LECTURES & LIT.: “Women in Leadership” (UGA Tate Center, Reception Hall) A panel of women from all segments of the work world share their observations, struggles and accomplishments. Q&A and reception follow. 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/cls MEETINGS: American Sign Language Study Group (Cups Coffee Café) All skill levels welcome. Come once or come weekly. Newcomers welcome! 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/aslstudygroup MEETINGS: Athens Human Rights Festival (Nuçi’s Space) Committee planning meeting. Any volunteers who want to help organize this year’s festival are welcome. Parking is available across the street in the old Dial America lot. 7 p.m. 770-7252652, www.athenshumanrightsfest. org MEETINGS: Library Sewing Group (Madison County Library) Currently crocheting with double-ended cro-

Katherine Taylor’s artwork is part of the show “Deluge” at ATHICA through May 30. chet needles. Newcomers welcome. 1–3 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 GAMES: Dart League (Alibi) Meet up with other sharp-shooters. FREE! 706-549-1010 GAMES: Dart Night (Fat Daddy’s) Because you’re a different kind of athlete. FREE! 706-355-3030 GAMES: Game Night (Alibi) Develop coordination, tolerance and grace through beer pong. Every Wednesday with Corey. FREE! 706549-1010 GAMES: Movie Trivia Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Where movie trivia meets performance art. Hosted by “It Boy” Jeff Tobias and sponsored by Vision Video. Prizes! Sign up at 8 p.m. Trivia starts at 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/flickerbar GAMES: Poker Tour (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Texas Hold ‘Em every Wednesday. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Harry’s Pig Shop) Nerd wars at Classic City Trivia’s “most challenging Trivia Night in Athens.” Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-612-9219 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Five Points) Calling all know-it-alls! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Trivia Wars (283 Bar) Check the Fan Page group “Trivia Wars!” for weekly updates and the

online question of the week. 8:30 p.m. (sign up) 9 p.m. (game starts). FREE! 706-208-1283

Thursday 1 EVENTS: UGA Living Wage Vigil (UGA Arch) Come out and show your support for a living wage! Every Thursday. 5–6 p.m. FREE! www. livingwageaction.org ART: Reception (Ciné Barcafé) For “Threads: Stitching Urbanism, Ecology and Community Together in Athens, Georgia” and “Athens Above,” two exhibits presented in conjunction with the Athens Clarke Heritage Foundation’s symposium on local urban re-development. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.cine.com ART: Reception (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) For “AFLAT: A Funky Little Art Thing,” featuring original artwork by Morgan County students. Light refreshments provided. 4–7 p.m. FREE! 706-342-4743 KIDSTUFF: Egg-Dying Workshop (Oconee County Library) Eggshell white is boring. Liven up your eggs with some color! For ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Frog Club (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Hop around and explore nature! 3:30–5:30 p.m. 706613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Silly Walk (Greenway) Take advantage of this open forum on the art of Silly Walking. Participants must be open to peer reviews and passionate about expanding their repertoires. Noon–1 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615, www. athensgreenway.com

MEETINGS: Athens Art Association (Lyndon House Arts Center) Discuss your work, your journey into art and share examples of your work with other artists. Ages 18 and up. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www. athensart.org GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (Fat Daddy’s) Bring your poker face for a game of Hold ‘Em. Turbo game at 9 p.m. 6 p.m. 706-353-0241 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Downtown) Calling all know-it-alls! Every Thursday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. yourpie.com

Friday 2 EVENTS: 24th Annual Insect Zoo (UGA Biological Sciences Building, Room 426) UGA’s Department of Entomology hosts annual insect zoo featuring discovery stations that provide the opportunity to experience the diversity of insects and arthropods through hands-on interaction. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! 706-5421238, entomolo@uga.edu EVENTS: Jennifer’s Body (Transmetropolitan, 145 E. Clayton St.) The Horror Film Club of Athens hosts a screening of the high school horror flick. 6:30 p.m. FREE! abby. griner@gmail.com EVENTS: Farmers’ Market (Flora Hydroponics, 195 Paradise Blvd.) The Sacred Earth Growers Co-Op sets up their year-round farmers’ market. Organic meat and dairy vendors, produce vendors, local artisans and more help to make this an exciting new addition to your weekend. 2–6 p.m. FREE! 706-353-2223

EVENTS: UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Open House (UGA Vet College) Learn about veterinary medicine as an exciting career or just have fun participating in activities like horseshoeing, hatching quail eggs, face painting and more. Watch a dog dance or assist veterinarians in the O.R. as they help to mend teddy bears. Open to the public. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.vet.uga.edu/erc/ openhouse EVENTS: UGA Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale (UGA Greenhouse, Riverbend Road) Featuring locally grown plants of all shapes and sizes. Apr. 2–3, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Apr. 4, noon–5 p.m. jb1410@ uga.edu ART: Opening Reception (Anchor Gallery) Local artists turned local business owners, David Hale, Dustin Hill and Nash Hogan, host the grand opening for Anchor Tattoo, a collective tattoo shop and art gallery. Follow the crowd downstairs for an afterparty at Ben’s Bikes. 6–10 p.m. FREE! 706-354-8433 OUTDOORS: Courteous Mass (Athens City Hall) Take a tour of Athens’ Greenway and the Boulevard neighborhood for the first Courteous Mass of the year. Bring a helmet and water to this casual-pace bike ride around town with BikeAthens. 6 p.m. FREE! www.bikeathens.com LECTURES & LIT.: “Security and Justice: An Indian Perspective” (UGA Dean Rusk Center, Larry Walker Room) Fifteen delegates from India present a discussion on security, justice and counterterrorism in the post-Sept. 11 era. 2 p.m. FREE! www.law.uga.edu/news MEETINGS: Drinking Liberally (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Informal, inclusive and progressive social group that gives left-leaning individuals a chance to talk politics. First and third Fridays of every month. 6:30 p.m. athens@drinkingliberally.org

Saturday 3 EVENTS: 18th Annual Silver & Archibald Run/Walk for Home (The Classic Center) All proceeds benefit Athens Area Habitat for Humanity and the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. 8 a.m. $15 (adv.) $20 (after Mar. 27). www.active.com, 706-769-6593 EVENTS: Athens Music History Tour (Athens Welcome Center) Thirty years have passed since R.E.M.’s first performance, and local scenester Paul Butchart will be on hand to lead tours exploring the sights and sounds that cultivated Athens’ rich musical heritage. Space is limited; call to register. 12:30 p.m. $15. 706-208-8687 EVENTS: Farmers’ Market (Flora Hydroponics, 195 Paradise Blvd.) The Sacred Earth Growers Co-Op sets up their year-round farmesrs’ market. See Apr. 2 Events. 2–6 p.m. FREE! 706-353-2223 EVENTS: First Anniversary Party (The Office Lounge) Celebrate with food, fun and live music by Dwight Wilson and the Classic City Soul. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 EVENTS: Folklife in Georgia Festival (Madison Memorial Park & Gym, Danielsville) Festival celebrating the traditional music, storytelling, dance and handiwork of rural Georgia. Featuring over 20 artists demonstrating and selling crafts, musical performances and an old-time barn dance. There will be a Gospel tent, a Blues tent, a String Band tent, a Singer/Songwriter tent and a Storytelling tent, so bring your happy feet or dancing socks and a

chair. 1-5 p.m. FREE! 7-10 p.m. $5 (adults), $3 (16 & under), FREE! (kids under 6). 706-795-3223 EVENTS: UGA Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale (UGA Greenhouse, Riverbend Road) Featuring locally grown plants of all shapes and sizes. Apr. 2–3, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Apr. 4, noon–5 p.m. jb1410@ uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Athens Symphony Pops Concert (The Classic Center) Don’t miss a free concert by the Athens Symphony! Tickets are required for entry. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-357-4444 KIDSTUFF: Easter Egg Hunt (Young Harris United Methodist Church) Event will include prize eggs, games, crafts, refreshments and more. Pre-registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706-543-2612, charlotte.house@youngharrisumc. org GAMES: Variety Night (Alibi) Come out for kamikaze karaoke, DJ and beer pong! FREE! 706-549-1010

Sunday 4 EVENTS: Athens Music History Tour (Athens Welcome Center) Thirty years have passed since R.E.M.’s first performance, and local scenester Paul Butchart will be on hand to lead tours exploring the sights and sounds that cultivated Athens’ rich musical heritage. Space is limited; call to register. 12:30 p.m. $15. 706-208-8687 EVENTS: Fluke Mini-Comics Festival (Ciné Barcafé) Annual mini-comic festival organized by Athens-area comic artists, underground publishers and their enthusiasts and conceived as a venue for the exchange of ideas related to mini-comics, zines and other independent publications. Tables and spaces will be provided for mini-comic artists and distributors on a first-come, first-served basis. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. $5. www. flukeathens.com EVENTS: UGA Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale (UGA Greenhouse, Riverbend Road) Featuring locally grown plants of all shapes and sizes. Apr. 2–3, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Apr. 4, noon–5 p.m. jb1410@ uga.edu GAMES: Full-Contact Trivia (Allen’s Bar & Grill) Sports-themed rules with diverse categories. 6 p.m. FREE! www.allensbarandgrill.com GAMES: Trippin’ Through the 2000s Pop Culture Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) The name says it all! Test your knowledge of pop culture in the ‘00s every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. (sign in), 7 p.m. (start). 706-354-6655

Monday 5 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: Federation of Neighborhood Associations (Fire Hall No. 2, 489 Prince Ave.) This month, join an open panel discussion on the ACC Leisure Services Department. Panelists will discuss plans for the department, updates on SPLOST projects and current classes and programs offered. All interested parties are welcome. 7:30 p.m. FREE! cja@ perigen.com GAMES: Game Night (The Pub at Gameday) New games including Wii bowling! 706-353-2831 GAMES: Keno Night (The Office Lounge) Every Monday! 7 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 GAMES: Pool Tournament (Fat

Daddy’s) Sharks and minnows compete. 8 p.m. 706-353-0241 GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia and Karaoke and Pool (Alibi) Handsome Ken has his hands full hosting various bar games to keep you happy. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010

Tuesday 6 EVENTS: Athenaeum Club Tour and Social (UGA Russell Library) The recently formed club for young professionals interested in historic preservation tours the Digital Library of Georgia, followed by drinks at Magnolia’s downtown. Rescheduled from Mar. 30. 6 p.m. $7 (includes drink), FREE! (members). 706-5425788, athenaeumclub@gmail.com EVENTS: Lolonis Wine Dinner (Square One Fish Co.) Sample different Lolonis wines at this allinclusive dinner. Space is limited; call to RSVP. $40. 706-353-8862 EVENTS: “Sophia Loren: Celebrating 60 Years in Cinema” (UGA Miller Learning Center) 7 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu EVENTS: Soul Food Fest (UGA Tate Center) Join UGA for its Week of Soul celebration with lunch on the lawn next to Tate Plaza. 11 a.m. $2 (UGA students), $7 (non-students). www.uga.edu EVENTS: Women in Business Forum (Ciné Barcafé) Learn about some of the local women-owned businesses in the Athens area. 5–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Family Afternoon at the (Described) Movies (ACC Library) Showing Shrek! Film features a non-intrusive narrative track for visually impaired viewers. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: Great Decisions Discussion Group (ACC Library) Group meets every Tuesday through May 25 to discuss U.S. foreign policy and global issues. Space is limited. Contact Jeff Tate to sign up. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, jtate@ athenslibrary.org GAMES: Blind Draw Poker (Fat Daddy’s) Bring your poker face. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 GAMES: Poker Tour (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Texas Hold ‘Em every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub. com GAMES: Trivia (Doc Chey’s Noodle House) Every Tuesday with drink and food specials! 8:30–10:30 p.m. FREE! www.doccheys.com

Wednesday 7 EVENTS: Adult Swim Block Party (40 Watt Club) Late-night animation collective swings through Athens, bringing games, prizes, free loot and live music by Here We Go Magic to an outdoor stage. 6 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com ART: 6X6: “Play” (Ciné Barcafé) Artist and curator Didi Dunphy presents the second of six media arts events featuring video, sound and performance art. See full schedule online. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.headic. blogspot.com PERFORMANCE: Athens Cabaret Showgirls (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Local drag troupe. 10 p.m. $3. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

PERFORMANCE: Hypnobro (UGA Tate Center) Fall under the spell of the popular hypnotist. Part of UGA’s Week of Soul celebration. 7:30 p.m. FREE! (UGA students) $5 (nonstudents). www.uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Elementary schoolage homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Thursday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Knee-High Naturalists (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Mar. 3–May 12, Wednesdays, $13. 706613-3515, www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com KIDSTUFF: Mother Goose Rocks (Rocksprings Neighborhood Center) Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers. 10 a.m. $2. 706-6133603 KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday for Teens (ACC Library) Up next: Spring Pop-Up Cards: Signs of spring are popping up all around you! Celebrate by making cool “springy” cards. Ages 11–18. Space is limited. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 MEETINGS: Athens Human Rights Festival (Nuçi’s Space) Committee planning meeting. Any volunteers who want to help organize this year’s festival are welcome. Parking is available across the street in the old Dial America lot. 7 p.m. 770-7252652, www.athenshumanrightsfest. org MEETINGS: Bike Ride for Kenya (Little Kings Shuffle Club) An information session for those interested in participating in a Vancouver to San Diego two-wheel trek. 7:30– 9:30 p.m. FREE! 407-443-5612, www.kourageride.org MEETINGS: Library Sewing Group (Madison County Library) Currently crocheting with double-ended crochet needles. Newcomers welcome. 1–3 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 GAMES: Dart League (Alibi) Meet up with other sharp-shooters. FREE! 706-549-1010 GAMES: Dart Night (Fat Daddy’s) Because you’re a different kind of athlete. FREE! 706-355-3030 GAMES: Game Night (Alibi) Develop coordination, tolerance and grace through beer pong. Every Wednesday with Corey. FREE! 706549-1010 GAMES: Movie Trivia Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Where movie trivia meets performance art. Hosted by “It Boy” Jeff Tobias and sponsored by Vision Video. Prizes! Sign up at 8 p.m. Trivia starts at 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/flickerbar GAMES: Poker Tour (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Texas Hold ‘Em every Wednesday. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Harry’s Pig Shop) Nerd wars at Classic City Trivia’s “most challenging Trivia Night in Athens.” Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-612-9219 GAMES: Trivia Wars (283 Bar) Choose your teammates wisely, and check the Fan Page group “Trivia Wars!” for weekly updates and the online question of the week. 8:30 p.m. (sign up) 9 p.m. (game starts). FREE! 706-208-1283 * Advance Tickets Available k continued on next page

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Down the Line LECTURES & LIT.: Cornel West 4/8 (UGA Tate Center) The visionary philosopher, author, critic and civil rights activist speaks as a part of the University of Georgia’s annual Week of Soul Celebration. 7:30 p.m. FREE! (UGA students), $5 (non-students). www.uga.edu THEATRE: Spunk 4/8 (Morton Theatre) The UGA presents a new stage musical adapted from three short stories by black feminist and acclaimed author Zora Neale Hurston. Apr. 8–10, 14–17, 8 p.m. Apr. 18, 2:30 p.m. $12–$15. 706613-3771, www.mortontheatre.com EVENTS: “Material World” 4/9 (Hotel Indigo) Art meets the runway at this fashionable fundraiser for the Athens Area Arts Council. Whether it’s designer duds or glitter makeup, make up your mind to dazzle and be dazzled when you attend this evening of wearable and textile art with live music by Sonny Got Blue. Part of “A Weekend Fashion Affair.” 7–11 p.m. FREE! $40 (runway seating). www.athensarts.org, www.athensdowntownhotel.com THEATRE: The Penny Stock Opera 4/9 (Seney-Stovall Chapel) The Young Actors Studio presents a karaoke-musical-comedy parodying Broadway musicals and the stock market in this production of a script by YAS founder Ralph Stephens. Apr. 9, 7:30 p.m., Apr. 10, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $10 (adults), $8 (children). youngactorsstudio@gmail.com EVENTS: Classic City Rollergirls Bout 4/10 (Skate-A-Round USA) The Classic City Rollergirls take on the Tragic City Rollers in their first home bout of the season. 7 p.m. $10 (adults), $5 (ages 6–10), FREE! (ages 6 & under). www.classiccityrollergirls.com EVENTS: Evening at the Station 4/10 (Council on Aging) 6–10 p.m. $8 (adv), $10 (door). 706-549-4850 EVENTS: Spring Plant Sale 4/10 (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Garden staff help you choose plants for your garden. Plants include herbs, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and heirloom vegetables. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 706-542-6156 EVENTS: Classic City Brew Fest 4/11 (Foundry Park Inn & Spa) Sample from almost 200 beers, from across the seas to across the street, at one of the Southeast’s favorite beer festivals. Tickets are sold out. 2:30–6 p.m. www.classiccitybrewfest.html EVENTS: The Art of: Preservation 4/17 (Brick House Studio) Take an architectural tour of the 1829 Langston-Daniel-Wood House. Part of GMOA’s “The Art of” Series. Call to register. 3–6 p.m. $20. 706-5420830, www.uga.edu/gamuseum LECTURES & LIT.: Talking about Books 4/21 (ACC Library, Small Conference Room) This month, members are encouraged to bring three favorite poems to share with the group. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 * Advance Tickets Available

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Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com SATELLITE DISTRICT Moody indie dance rock influenced by electronic music and dark wave. SUBURBAN SOUL Funk- and soulinfluenced acoustic rock, incorporating both sung and breathy spoken/ rap vocals care of Andy Greene Ball. SUNSET SOUNDTRACK Manipulated, poppy vocals overlay this local indie band’s trance-synth and guitar-driven math rock sound. Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar BARE WIRES Garage punk band with smooth melodies. THE FUZZLERS Brand new local band makes its live debut! The brainchild of local cartoonist Eddy Peenloon; expect high-energy “goofpunk.” TRASHCANS Nate Mitchell of Cars Can Be Blue heads up this garagerock project that’s self-described as “lo-fi, blown-out scuzz punk.” Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub PUNK ROCK NIGHT Every Tuesday at Little Kings! Featuring a mix of punk rock bands and DJ-led dance parties. The Melting Point 6 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens. com BORDERHOP TRIO The trio sums up its sound in two words: “High. Lonesome.” Part of the weekly Terrapin Bluegrass series! New Earth Music Hall 9:30 p.m. $5. www.newearthmusichall. com 316 CONNECTION PT. II Hip-hop show featuring the best of Athens and Atlanta, including: Ishues, Lyric Jones, Tom P. and Boog Brown. Hosted by D.R.E.S. Tha BEATnik with sounds provided by DJ Majestic. No Where Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 PINEROSS Mandolin player Kevin Larkin from Mississippi’s Mayhem String Band brings his one-man band on the road. Guitars, kazoos, harmonicas, tambourines and even a suitcase. Spaghetti-Western bluegrass. Rye Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens MATT KABUS This Atlanta-based singer-songwriter has a sweet pop voice and delivers heartfelt acoustic ballads over guitar. WUOG 90.5FM 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org “LIVE IN THE LOBBY” Eureka California will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

Wednesday 31 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 HIP-HOP JAMBOREE A DJ spins all your favorite hip-hop jams every Wednesday. In between karaoke. Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com EUREKA CALIFORNIA Local indie band influenced by American indie

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that sounds like British indie influenced by American indie. New album out now on Werewolves’ Horst Party label called Eureka California Is Dead. ROMANENKO Local trio draws from ‘70s pop and folk with a modern rock edge, like Mary Timony fronting the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Farm 255 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DROMEDARY DUO Rob McMaken and Andrew Reissiger, co-founders of Dromedary Quartet, play as they did originally: as a duo. Flicker Theatre & Bar 11:30 p.m. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar BRAVE NEW CITIZEN This local band plays experimental electro-pop with lots of synth and uncoventional instrumentation. Featuring Jay Nackashi (ex-Empire State), Alex Nackashi, Jesse Flavin and Larry Tenner. Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar BORDER LIONS Local band performing simple pop songs in the vein of The Beatles, Rolling Stones and The Velvet Underground. SENRYU This Knoxville outfit’s schizophrenic psych-pop will appeal to fans of groups like Of Montreal. Last Call 9 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! For more info contact dg2003@yahoo.com SALSA DANCING Lessons begin at 9 p.m. and dancing starts at 10 p.m. No partner or experience required. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub DANIEL AARON CD Release Show! Timber frontman performs a solo set. COY KING Nightingale News frontman performs an acoustic solo set of his poetic country-tinged ballads. PINEROSS Mandolin player Kevin Larkin from Mississippi’s Mayhem String Band brings his one-man band on the road. Guitars, kazoos, harmonicas, tambourines, and even a suitcase. Spaghetti-Western bluegrass. The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com BETSY FRANCK AND THE BAREKNUCKLE BAND CD Release Show! Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility. CD Release show featuring special guests AJ Adams, Randall Bramblett, Kevin Hyde and JR Beckwith. BIG C AND THE RINGERS Local bluesman and UGA grad Clarence Cameron takes inspiration from artists like B.B. King and Buddy Guy. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Every Wednesday with Lynn! Rye Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens GIANT LION This low-key experimental band from Atlanta strips the psychedelic aspects of Beat Happening and the Pixies down to somber vocals and almost no instrumentation. SUN HOTEL Freewheeling folksters with soft, blissful tunes about living in the South. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com BLOSSOM CREEK BREEZE Mike Armstrong and Mike Pitts form an

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Sea of Dogs Flicker Theatre & Farm 255 Three years ago, Sea of Dogs’ singersongwriter Emily Armond lost her grandfather. He left her $300 and a note suggesting she spend the money on something she would keep forever. “I like to have things I actually use,” says Armond, “so I chose a banjo.” And in that modest way, Armond, already an avid writer, became a musician. Using the few chords she taught herself, she began crafting beautifully poignant folk songs, mostly autobiographical, about finding happiness in our little music town. As the “shyest person” she knows, she was initially terrified of performing live, but that fear proved to be motivating. “I like to do things I’m afraid of,” she says. Her spirit and sincerity soon attracted collaborators, and now Sea of Dogs is a six(sometimes seven-) piece ensemble complete with guitar, mandolin, trumpet and lush harmonies. The group is celebrating the release of its second album, You’re Not Too Old, with two shows on Friday: one at the mom-friendly hour of 6 p.m. at Flicker, followed by a 10 p.m. set at Farm 255 with opening act Power Animal. The album was recorded with Tim Schreiber on an eight-track in February. “He’s pretty much an eight-track genius… I like that Tim’s recordings sound like some old record you put on from the ‘20s,” says Armond. The vintage aesthetic is a perfect fit. Armond’s voice has such a uniquely folk texture, sung in a lower register that occasionally bubbles up in endearing little hiccups. It could almost be called “anti-folk,” but it’s not like she’s trying to be unconventional. “My singing style comes from my inability to sing,” she laughs. “I’m just searching, trying to hit the right notes.” Her band has grown more cohesive and adventurous since its debut, offering more diverse arrangements on this record. Thematically, it’s equally sweet and inspiring. “I was just feeling really hopeful and happy at the time,” Armond says of the title track,”and I wanted to share that feeling with other people.” [Michelle Gilzenrat]

acoustic music group with a relaxed and upbeat coastal feel.

Thursday 1 40 Watt Club “Will Rock for Food Benefit.” 8 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com BETSY FRANCK AND THE BARENUCKLE BAND Brassy postcountry, Americanacore. HOLMAN AUTRY BAND Rural bootgaze post-pop. KITE TO THE MOON Tigercore postpop multi-media gaze. Farm 255 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com KINKY WAKIKI Post-surf rock tropicaliacore. Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar AKNE New drunk-punkcore featuring members of Cars Can Be Blue and Witches. THE CHOKE Lo-fi, post-pop soulcore. “DR. FRED’S KARAOKE” Postkaraokecore! WOLFCHARGE Thrashcore! Hotel Indigo “Live After Five.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athensdowntownhotel.com LEFTY WILLIAMS Proto-post-blues guitarcore.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. www.newearthmusichall.com AGOBI PROJECT Post-electronic jazzcore-hop. LEWIS B Electronicacore meets postdown-tempo. ZOOGMA Post-electro jazzfunkcore. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 DIVA KARAOKE CONTEST Karaokecore! Every Thursday with The Singing Cowboy! Roadhouse 11 p.m. FREE! 706-613-2324 CARLA LEFEVER Unplugged postAC/DC featuring popgaze dancecore tunes. Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens THE FIGURES & SAM SATTERFIELD Collegecore. Sky City Lounge & Bulldog Cafe 9 p.m. 706-380-7699 KARAOKE (468 North Ave.) Join Lady B every Thursday night for karaokecore. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com SUMILAN Progressive post-jam.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 5:30 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub DAVE HOWARD Post-acoustic mellowcore.

UGA Tate Center “UGA Global Educational Forum for Culture, Research and Teaching.” 4 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/campuslife INCATEPEC Latincore mixed with post-jazz.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5 (UGA ID), $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com ZACH DEPUTY One-man band playing post-soul jams with elements of calypsocore gospel gaze.

WUOG 90.5FM 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org “LIVE IN THE LOBBY” The Corduroy Road will perform their post-folk boot gaze Americanacore on the college radio station’s twice

weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

Friday 2 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18+). www.40watt. com THE CORDUROY ROAD Although rooted in classic Americana, with lots of foot stomping, banjo plucking and pedal steel, The Corduroy Road also has a knack for pop melodies. HOPE FOR AGOLDENSUMMER Charming and highly praised local neo-folk band delivers the thriftstore gospel. JOSH ROBERTS AND THE HINGES Formerly playing with Captain Easy and Danielle Howle, twang-meister Josh Roberts and his new band play hearty, Southern rock and roll. Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 BLUE MONKEYS Blues and rock. Boar’s Head 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 VELVET RUNWAY Local five-piece band playing ‘80s hits and classic rock covers. From AC/DC and Guns ‘N Roses to Journey and Bon Jovi. Buffalo’s Southwest Café 7 p.m. $12. 706-354-6655 ELVIS! A night with The King. Featuring a live band. Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com GIFT HORSE CD release show! Swirling reverb and dark psychedelic textures pervade this local band’s alternative rock edge that’s equal parts shoegaze and Sonic Youth. See story on p. 17.

NATE NELSON Local singersongwriter whose songs offer both mainstream accessibility and more indie-oriented idiosyncrasy. Club Chrome 9 p.m. $5. 706-543-9009 SOUTHSIDE OF THE TRACKS Blues and country from Atlanta. Farm 255 10 p.m. www.farm255.com POWER ANIMAL This experimental group from Philly plays lo-fi ambient in the subtlest sense of the word, performing with distant vocals, percussion and synth. SEA OF DOGS Songwriter and banjopicker Emily Armond leads this endearing folk group with disarming honesty, candid lyrics and warm harmonies. This is an early show celebrating the release of You’re Not Too Old. See Calendar Pick on on p. 24. Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 GEORGIA WHISKEY Southern rock country blues. Flicker Theatre & Bar 6 p.m. (EARLY SHOW). www.myspace. com/flickerbar SEA OF DOGS Songwriter and banjopicker Emily Armond leads this endearing folk group with disarming honesty, candid lyrics and warm harmonies. This is an early show celebrating the release of You’re Not Too Old. Sea of Dogs also plays Farm 255 at 10 p.m. See Calendar Pick on p. 24. 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar HOWL YE An eclectic whirlwind of folk and screaming noise rock. NICE MACHINE Instrumental rock with surf undertones. ELI TRUETT Soft electro-acoustic rock from here in town. Go Bar “Dance Back the Night.” 9 p.m. $3 (1820), suggested donation (21+). www. myspace.com/gobar GRAPE SODA Lewis brothers Ryan and Mat team up to create soulful, spaced-out pop songs buried in

lush reverb. See Calendar Pick on this page. IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz Jr. mashes up highenergy electro and rock. WEREWOLVES Local band featuring quirky lo-fi rock with bright, bouncy flourishes, unique instrumentation and emotive lyrics. YE OLDE SUB SHOPPE Local “mountain twee project.” Last Call 9 p.m. 706-353-8869 LAISSEZ FUNK Local group plays funk-jam fusion plus a variety of covers. THE SUEX EFFECT Alternative/ progressive rock featuring a fusion of funk, reggae, metal and blues with plenty of harmonies and improvisation. Little Kings Shuffle Club 9 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub PUNK ROCK ALL STARS COVER SHOW Karbomb as NoFX, Thunderchief as Dropkick Murphys, So It Goes as Rancid, Guff as Face to Face, and Burns Like Fire as Social Distortion. All proceeds benefit the Classic City Rollergirls! The Melting Point 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com R.E.M. 30 Celebrating the 30th anniversary of R.E.M.’s first live performance! Featuring live music from Cindy Wilson, Dana Downs and the Debauchelors, Mitch Easter, The HEAP, VieTNam, Casper and the Cookies, John Keane, Supercluster and more! See story on p. 19. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $8. www.newearthmusichall. com ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS Downtempo funk mixed with elements of hip-hop. ECLECTIC METHOD The trio’s audiovisual mash-ups feature television, film, music and video game footage sliced and diced into blistering, post-modern dance-floor events.

SILENT DISCO First made famous at Bonnroo, this unique dance event works like this: attendees slip on wireless headsets to hear the music being spun by live DJs! The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Karaoke with Lynn! Rye Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens FREE LUNCH Dynamic jazz-oriented jam band with lots of funky slap bass, saxophone and fun sing-along melodies. Tasty World Uptown 8 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com BEST BROTHERS BAND Atlanta band that plays R&B infused with a Dave Matthews Band kind of sound. BLUE REMEDY Eclectic, bluesy rock sextet from Atlanta. RAMBLEWOOD No info available. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com BORDER LIONS Performing simple pop songs in the vein of The Beatles and The Velvet Underground.

Saturday 3 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5 (adv.). www.40watt.com RAP TO THE FUTURE Presented by Valentine and West & Strong Arm Management, this performance will feature an all-star hip-hop lineup including Profound Breadth, Stanza, Mike E.P. and DJ Killacut. See Calendar Pick on p. 26. Boar’s Head 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 JOHN SOSEBEE BAND These Georgia natives play hill country/ Mississippi blues and the occasional Hendrix cover. Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com CASPER AND THE COOKIES Increasingly experimental but always

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“Dance Back the Night” Go Bar Let’s collectively roll up our shirtsleeves and rotate our chairs 180 degrees so that we may lean forward, rather than back. Because today, we’re going to talk about activism. Please note: it’s not just about what you do; Grape Soda it’s about what you don’t do. When you’re riding your bike when you could drive, that’s activism. When you read a book that’s been sitting on your shelf instead of buying a DVD, that’s activism. When you teach yourself to fix something rather than outsourcing the work to a company, that’s activism. Positive and/or creative (rather than negative and/or consumptive) action is the bedrock of all larger political movements. So dancing in defiance of rape culture? Activism for days. Dance Back the Night is just that: a dance party in support of the Take Back the Night march. Take Back the Night itself is an empowerment event aiming to raise awareness about the problems of sexual and domestic violence in Athens. The fundraising disco will be at the Go Bar on Apr. 2, and will feature an aptly dovetailing who’s-who of politically active dance-floor go-getters. There’s Werewolves, whose bandleader Wyatt Strother made an ass of awful Congressman Paul Broun, Jr. (not difficult, but still) with bold aplomb at a recent town hall meeting. There’s Grape Soda, whose D.C. roots and implicit call to brotherhood speak to the larger need for more dancing and less fighting. And Ye Olde Sub Shoppe are a lesson in portable autonomy, a quiet but potent collaboration between ukelele, acoustic guitar, drum machine and melodica, led in voice by local punk mainstay Christopher Ingham. The whole jam will be followed by DJ Immuzikation, so bring some donation dough and engage in the some of the funnest, easiest activism available. [Jeff Tobias]

rooted in pop sensibilities, this local act presents a danceable mix of quirky fun driven by keyboard and guitar. KATIE GRACE HELOW Acoustic folk with songbird vocals. MINORCAN Folk singer performing love songs with rough edges. NUTRIA This rootsy local powerpop band features former members of The Eskimos and The Possibilities.

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Club Chrome 9 p.m. $5. 706-543-9009 SOUTHFIRE Covering current hits plus ‘70s, country and Southern rock classics. Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com HEIGHT Baltimore band that has toured extensively with Dan Deacon. NUCLEAR POWER PANTS Off-thewall power pop with all manner of mysterious electronic soundmaking devices and costumes. MATT KURZ ONE One-man rock machine Matt Kurz literally plays drums, keyboard, guitar and bass, by himself, all at the same time. Expect a mix of garage-rock stomps and bluesy croons.

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Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar EFREN Local indie swamp-folk band plays selections from their new album Thunder and Moan. KATE MORRISSEY Best known throughout this corridor for her dark velvet voice that stands on its own, Morrissey’s songwriting is literate and sincere, and her conversational live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor. Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party, The Agenda) and a rotating cast of partners: Winston Parker (ATEM), Tom Hedger (owner of Go Bar) and Eddie Russell (of Farm 255) spin top-40/hip-hop mixed with indie, synthpop, new wave and Britpop. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ littlekingsshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Birthday bash dance party for Mahogany!

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Madison Memorial Park & Gym 1–10 p.m. FREE! (1–5 p.m.), $5 (Admission to Dance), $3 (Under 17). 706-795-3223 10TH ANNUAL FOLKLIFE IN GEORGIA FESTIVAL (Danielsville) Celebrating the traditional music, dance and handywork of rural Georgia. Live music from 1–5 p.m., followed by an old time barn dance from 7–10 p.m. The Melting Point 9 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com BANKS AND SHANE A high-energy band with some of Atlanta’s best players on electric and acoustic guitars, fiddles and mandolin.

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Nuçi’s Space 8 p.m. $5. www.nuci.org DOOMED YOUTH Thrashy hardcore akin to Discharge, Broken Bones and Motorhead. LIVING DECAY Brutal death metal band claiming that if you don’t bang your head they’ll just rip it off. SAVAGIST Athens band featuring fine folks from punk/metal bands 300 Cobras, Hot Breath and The Dumps. The Office Lounge 7 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 DWIGHT WILSON AND THE CLASSIC CITY SOUL AKA Grains of Sand. Expect two sets of Motown rhythm and blues! Rye Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens GRANNY’S GIN Augusta jam band with funky psychedelic sounds. Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com JAZZCHRONIC Local five-piece explores funky, psychedelic fusion jazz while incorporating rock, R&B, heavy beats and more into the stew. SURSIEVISION CD release show! Emotive vocals, atmospheric keys, funky bass, tribal drumming and a tight horn section all compliment each other in this dynamic live experience. SursieVision is genrebending and combines funk, soul and electronica with hints of reggae and Latin styles. TASTE No info available. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com BUTTERMILK REVIVAL Traditional bluegrass tribute, including songs by the Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe and many others.

Sunday 4 Ben’s Bikes 9 p.m. FREE! www.bensbikesathens. com AMERICAN CHEESBURGER Athens four-piece that boasts former members of No!, Divorce and Carrie Nations, delivering rapid-fire, loud and aggressive old-school thrash rock. Jeff Rapier (The Dumps) recently joined as the new singer. GRAPE SODA Lewis brothers Ryan and Mat team up to create soulful, spaced-out pop songs buried in lush reverb. THE AGENDA In-your-face punk rock ensemble that features a high-energy show that’s both reckless and wildly entertaining. The lineup features Dan Geller (Ruby Isle, Gold Party), Mat Lewis and Ryan Lewis (both of Grape Soda) and Justin Robinson on lead vocals. THE SUGAR DICKS Greasy, fun garage rock featuring guitars and ominchord. Farm 255 10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com PSYCHEDELIC HORSESHIT According to the band, its sound is similiar to “when all the sober neons apologize in waves of crashing silk, and the sun winks its left half at the skipping of tomorrow, you can hear tiny birds reciting all the symphonies they’ve ever loved in fragments on repeat.” Square One Fish Co. Noon-3 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco.com SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH Rotating local jazz artists play Sunday afternoons on the patio.

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Monday 5 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $23. www.40watt.com ARCTIC MONKEYS The UK’s biggest band has proven its staying power beyond the intial wave of hype with its third release, Humbug. Alex Turner’s clever lyrical phrasing is backed by a tremendous rhythm section and melodies that range from post-punk anguarlity to swoonworthy ‘60s balladry. See story on p. 20. SLEEPY SUN Blissed out psych-folk, not dissimilar to Woodin Shjips, with dreamy vocals and fuzzy basslines. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9–12 p.m. www.myspace.com/flickerbar KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid’s music borrows freely from multiple sources and hammers it all into a seamless product glistening with inspiration. If you like jazz, you might like this; if you hate jazz, you still might like this. The Melting Point 6 p.m. $8. www.meltingpointathens. com BEAT THE DRUM As a community drumming performance, anyone attending who brings a drum along with them can participate! ARVIN SCOTT CD Release Show! Dr. Arvin Scott is a multi-award winning percussion artist with over three decades of national and international experience. He has performed with the likes of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones and Widespread Panic. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. FREE! www.newearthmusichall. com OPEN DJ NIGHT TRYOUTS A weekly event every Monday. Bring your computer or turntables to try out or just come down to enjoy live tunes from local DJs. Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/tastyworlduptown CHILDREN OF NOVA Progressive rock from from San Diego with dramatic vocals and big guitars. VICTOR CHARLIE Alt-rock with grunge and metal influences. Recently reunited after four years apart with a new lineup! UGA Tate Center 7:30 p.m. FREE! (UGA students), $10 (adv.), $20. Tate Student Center Grand Hall. www.uga.edu/union CHRISETTE MICHELE This 26-year-old R&B and soul singersongwriter who won a 2009 Grammy Award for “Best Urban/Alternative Performance” for her song “Be Okay.”

Tuesday 6 Tasty World Uptown 9 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com KYSHONA ARMSTRONG After working as a music therapist in a prison system and terminal hospital, Armstrong learned how to best express herself through music performance. Her music is soulful, passionate and honest. MICAH DALTON Alternative soul singer from Atlanta whose vocal style was influenced by such diverse acts as Marvin Gaye and Paul Simon.

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TYLER LYLE Folk musician who proudly claims “Music isn’t fashion or politics or fortune. Music is a sacrament of human connection, not a trade or calling.”

Wednesday 7 40 Watt Club “Adult Swim Block Party.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com HERE WE GO MAGIC Brooklynbased indie pop with sleepy vocals. Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com ABANNA LEBON New female-fronted local band. EL RODEO Crunchy psych garage with an occasional jam session. SHITHEAD This band wants you to pronounce its name “shy-theed.” The tunes are laid back with a jam band sort of vibe. Last Call 9 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! For more info contact dg2003@yahoo.com SALSA DANCING Lessons begin at 9 p.m. and dancing starts at 10 p.m. No partner or experience required. The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $17.50 (adv.), $20 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com JUNIOR BROWN The multidimensional Americana/honkeytonk musician mixes the best of country, blues and rock. CLAY LEVERETT One of this town’s finest country frontmen, Leverett has led both The Chasers and Lona. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $8 (adv), $10 (door). www. newearthmusichall.com SATORI SOCIAL New project from Evan Bluetech, this group features jazz-trained vocalist Katrina Blackstone; multi-instrumentalist Russell Scott on horns, flute, synth and more; percussionist Jason ‘Cedar’ Miller; and Bluetech himself running the live mix and playing keys and synth. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Wednesdays with Lynn! Rye Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens TWIN BIRDS Acoustic indie folk from Atlanta. YO SOYBEAN Nicholas Mallis and Ryan Sedwick sing melodic, emotional acoustic numbers influenced by acts like Bright Eyes. Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com JOSH GURLEY Local Christian rock performer who uses his music as a medium for communicating his messages of worship and praise. JUSTIN KENNEDY Local singersongwriter with a country drawl who sings earnest, radio-ready ballads about the trials and tribulations of daily life. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com LOST CITY Having played together for almost 10 years, Lost City has built a strong repetoire of rock songs influenced by Radiohead, Wilco and Tom Waits. * Advance Tickets Available

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“Rap to the Future” w/ Valentine & West, Stanza, Profound Breadth, Mike E.P., DJ Killacut 40 Watt Club Tommy Valentine began his musical career as a seventh-grader who tucked his sweatshirt into his jeans and dreamed of writing wedding songs that grandparents could dance to with their grandkids. By 2010, after some unlikely detours, he found himself on his second comeback after a promising career as an award-winning emcee and hiphop entrepreneur. Currently, Valentine is revisiting his ambition to create widely appealValentine & West ing songs that are big and timeless. “Pop music has become a dirty word,” Valentine explains, “but it means popular. Pop songs, more often than not, become popular because they find an aspect of the human condition everyone relates to.” Valentine continues theorizing and claims that every crossover hip-hop hit over the past decade has had a formula of rapper and singer, but that has seldom been used to create an entire album. He had almost ended his own search for a female collaborator when he took his brother’s advice and auditioned singer-songwriter Laura West as a back-up singer for a sold-out July 4th show at the 40 Watt Club. West had never taken hip-hop all that seriously, but she heard themes in Valentine’s lyrics that were similar to the emotions she was exploring in her own songs. According to both West and Valentine, something magical happened during their first rehearsal at Nuçi’s Space. Valentine claims that audience members have been moved to tears during performances of “You Saved Me,” one of the songs from their soon-to-be-released six-track EP. Given that emotional response and the pop appeal of their initial batch of songs, Valentine could be well on his way to achieving the goals set by his fashion-challenged seventh-grade self. Valentine and West will be kicking off the release of their EP by leaking weekly singles on ValentineandWest.com starting Apr. 3. A full album will follow this August. [Michael J. Gerber]

4/8 Band of Skulls / The Whigs (40 Watt Club) 4/8 The Burning Angels / Lionz (Caledonia Lounge) 4/8 Jason Ajemian & the High Life (Farm 255) 4/8 Caroline Aiken (Hotel Indigo) 4/8 Brave New Citizen / Flash to Bang Time (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 4/8 Ana Sia (New Earth Music Hall) 4/8 Actual Proof / Jazzchronic (No Where Bar) 4/8 Drew Dixon / Still Time (Rye Bar) 4/8 Tim McNary (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/8 Dumpstaphunk (The Melting Point) 4/9 Very Disco (40 Watt Club) 4/9 50:50 Shot / Dead Like Lincoln / Groove Stain / The Taj Motel Trio (Caledonia Lounge) 4/9 Doctor Squid / Mouser / Quiet Hooves (Ciné Barcafé) 4/9 Mike Blake / Chi / The Grand Friendlies / Joy Nellans and Diana Torell / The Vinyl Strangers / The Women’s Singing Circle (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 4/9 Dead Prez / H.E.R. Hip-Hop Showcase / Kidz in the Hall (New Earth Music Hall) 4/9 Rollin Home (Rye Bar) 4/9 The Ragbirds (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/9 Kinchafoonee Cowboys (The Melting Point) 4/10 Kamikaze Karaoke (Alibi) 4/10 Black Lips / Box Elders / Gay Africa (40 Watt Club)

4/10 Half Dozen Brass Band (Athens Community Council on Aging) 4/10 Consult the Bones / Karbomb / The Jack Burton / Wavepool (Caledonia Lounge) 4/10 Bonobo (New Earth Music Hall) 4/10 George McConnell & the Nonchalants (No Where Bar) 4/10 3 Foot Swagger / Catawba / Trees Leave (Nuçi’s Space) 4/10 Rhyme or Treason (Rye Bar) 4/10 Save Grand Canyon (Tasty World Uptown) 4/10 Rolling Nowhere (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/10 Abbey Road Live (The Melting Point) 4/11 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Performing Arts Center) 4/12 Open DJ Night Tryouts (New Earth Music Hall) 4/12 Kenosha Kid (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 4/12 Tony Benn / Drew Dixon / The K-Macks (Rye Bar) 4/12 Ballybeg / The Burning Angels / Julia Vereen & Friends / Jack Schatz (The Melting Point) 4/13 Ayurveda (Rye Bar) 4/14 Karaoke and Drag Search (Go Bar) 4/14 Karaoke (The Office Lounge) 4/14 Mr. Falcon / Nuclear Spring / Tendaberry (Caledonia Lounge) 4/14 Prometheus / Shpongle (New Earth Music Hall) 4/14 Parisii Quartet (Performing Arts Center)

4/14 Salsa Dancing (Last Call) 4/14 Sol Driven Train / Spiritual Rez (Rye Bar) 4/14 Buttermilk Revival (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/14 Tim Brantley / Shawn Fisher (The Melting Point) 4/14 Manchester Orchestra / Thrice (Variety Playhouse) 4/15 Austin Darnell / District Attorneys / Hot Country Band / Matt Hudgins & the Shit / T.J.Mimbs / Unholy Tongues (Caledonia Lounge) 4/15 Samantha Murphy (Hotel Indigo) 4/15 Age & Sex / Betsy Franck and the Bare Knuckle Band / Curly Maple / Dodd Ferrelle / Moses Gun (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 4/15 BoomBox (New Earth Music Hall) 4/15 Big C & the Ringers (No Where Bar) 4/15 Fire Zuave (Rye Bar) 4/15 The Marshall Ruffin Trio (Square One Fish Co.) 4/15 Carolina Ridge (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/15 Holly Williams (The Rialto Room) 4/16 The Less / The Orkids / Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun (40 Watt Club) 4/16 Deaf Judges / Quiet Hooves / Reptar / TNT (Caledonia Lounge) 4/16 Drew Kohl / The Suex Effect (Farm 255) 4/16 Big C and the Ringers / The Borderhop Trio / Efren /

Ginger Envelope / Justin Evans’ Chinatown Diary / Kaitlin Jones and the County Fair / Dave Marr / Timber (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 4/16 Adam Clifford / Lily of the Suburbs (Rye Bar) 4/16 September Hase (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/16 Bloodkin / Brad Downs and the Poor Bastard Souls (The Melting Point) 4/16 The Athens Master Chorale (Tuckston United Methodist Church) 4/17 21st Annual Boybutante Ball (40 Watt Club) 4/17 The K-Macks / Radiolucent / The Protomen (Caledonia Lounge) 4/17 90 Acre Farm / Bo Bedingfield / The Granfalloons / Adam Klein / Little Country Giants / Lera Lynn / The Shiners / Vigilantes of Love / Young Goodman Brown (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 4/17 OTT (New Earth Music Hall) 4/17 KT Sullivan (Performing Arts Center) 4/17 Capsule Corp. (Rye Bar) 4/17 Mantras / The Hypsys / The Incredible Sandwich (Tasty World Uptown) 4/17 Timmy Conley / Jango Monkey (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/17 Strawberry Flats (The Melting Point) 4/18 Boyball Brunch (Farm 255) 4/19 Conditionals / Major Love Event / The Ron Jonsons (Caledonia Lounge) 4/19 The Werks (Rye Bar) 4/20 Tobin Brogunier Comedy Night (Rye Bar) 4/20 A Rocket to the Moon / Fun / Motion City Soundtrack / Sing It Loud (40 Watt Club) 4/20 Cloak and Dagger Dating Service / Dead Rites / Incendiaries / Kill the School (Caledonia Lounge) 4/20 Crooked Still (The Melting Point) 4/21 Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors (40 Watt Club) 4/21 Grape Soda / The Styrenes (Caledonia Lounge) 4/21 Jeff Jones (Rye Bar) 4/21 Namesake (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/21 Zoso (The Melting Point) 4/22 Dexateens / Futurebirds / Taylor Hollingsworth (40 Watt Club) 4/22 Honor By August / The Ruse (Caledonia Lounge) 4/22 New Earth Day Festival (New Earth Music Hall) 4/22 DJ Keis Keis / Julian Yaz (Rye Bar) 4/23 Modern Skirts / The Specs (Caledonia Lounge) 4/23 Sweet Knievel / Taste (Rye Bar) 4/23 Captain Number 1 (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/23 Sensational Sounds of Motown (The Melting Point) 4/24 Perpetual Groove (40 Watt Club) 4/24 MC Bluez (Allen’s Bar & Grill) 4/24 Bambara (Caledonia Lounge) 4/24 Bryan Blaylock / Pierce Saxon (Rye Bar) 4/24 Argus (Tasty World Uptown) 4/24 Kelly Hart (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/24 Mountain Heart (The Melting Point) 4/26 Tribella (Caledonia Lounge) 4/27 Kort McCumber (The Melting Point) 4/28 Hayes Carll / Dierks Bentley & the Travelin McCourys (40 Watt Club) 4/28 The Curl / Ham1 / Thieves & Pastors (Caledonia Lounge) 4/28 Fuzz & Mac / Julian Yaz (Rye Bar) 4/28 Kinky Waikiki (Square One Fish Co.) 4/28 Evan Barber (Terrapin Beer Co.)

4/28 Joshua James / Matthew Perryman Jones (The Melting Point) 4/29 Lotus (New Earth Music Hall) 4/29 Bunny Carlos (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/29 Loudon Wainright III (The Melting Point) 4/30 Funklefinger (Rye Bar) 4/30 Kyshona Armstrong (Terrapin Beer Co.) 4/30 Stewart and Winfield (The Melting Point) 5/1 Brooks Ain’t Done (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) 5/1 Masters of the Hemisphere (Caledonia Lounge) 5/1 Telepath (New Earth Music Hall) 5/1 Doc Brown & the DeLoreans (Rye Bar) 5/1 Rachel O’Neal (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/1 John Berry (The Melting Point) 5/4 North Georgia Bluegrass Band (The Melting Point) 5/5 Sweet Knievel (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/6 Old Crow Medicine Show (40 Watt Club) 5/6 Ashutto Mirra (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/7 Screen Door Porch (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/7 Dirty Guv’nahs / Lera Lynn (The Melting Point) 5/8 Brave New Citizen (Caledonia Lounge) 5/8 Operation Experimenation (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/8 Richie Havens (The Melting Point) 5/12 Woodgrains (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/13 Dave Howard (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/14 Exception to the Rule (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/18 River Wheel (The Melting Point) 5/19 Drew Kohl (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/20 Bobby Long / Matt Pond PA (40 Watt Club) 5/20 Jazzchronic (No Where Bar) 5/20 Pumpkin City (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/21 Kyshona Armstrong (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/21 Randall Bramblett (The Melting Point) 5/22 The Burning Angels (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/27 Capibara (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/28 Blue Billy Grit (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/28 Highballs (The Melting Point) 5/29 Albatross (Terrapin Beer Co.) 6/4 Free Lunch Trio (Terrapin Beer Co.) 6/5 Smalltown Mayors (Terrapin Beer Co.) 6/10 NoStar (Terrapin Beer Co.) 6/11 Discordian Society (Terrapin Beer Co.) 6/14 Isis / The Melvins / Totimoshi (40 Watt Club)

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ART Call for Art (Morton Theatre) Now accepting submissions of work celebrating the Morton Theatre, Hot Corner or the culture, heritage and community which comprise Hot Corner for the Morton Theatre Centennial Art Show and Sale. Deadline is May 13. $20/submission, 706-613-3770, centennial@ mortontheatre.com Call for Artists Seeking submissions of digital video, film, performance and sound art of six minutes or less for “6X6,” a media arts event taking place at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month from March to August in the Ciné Lab. New theme and curator every month. http://hexadic.blogspot.com Call for Artists (Hoschton, GA) Now accepting entries for the Hoschton Arts and Folk Life Festival, a two-day celebration of history and the arts featuring live demonstrations, fine art and historical exhibits. 404-202-3044 Call for Artists (Visionary Growth Gallery) Now accepting submissions for visual artists for upcoming exhibit, “The Mother Show III.” Work should address the theme of motherhood in some way. Deadline for submissions is Apr. 24. More info online. 706-363-0393, www.visgrow.com Call for Artists and Musicians Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa is currently accepting applications for vendor spaces and submissions for performers for the event in May. Deadline: Apr. 1. www.athensindiecraftstravaganzaa.com Call for Submissions (Athens Academy) Now accepting entries of postcard-sized artwork for inclusion

in a “mail art show” which will be up through March. Both sides of the card will be on display as part of a permanent exhibit at the school. For more information, contact lstueck@ athensacademy.org. Mail entries to Lawrence Stueck, Athens Academy, P.O. Box 6548, Athens, GA 30604 Georgia in Bloom Art Fest (Downtown Madison) This community-wide arts festival celebrating artists from Georgia’s Piedmont Region is ongoing through May 8. Swing by the Old Piggly Wiggly building, United Bank or Dog Ear Books for a chance to see one of the over 100 works of art exhibited throughout Madison. Learn more online. www.madisonartistsguild.org

CLASSES “The ABCs of Writing for Young Readers” (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Awardwinning children’s author Gail Langer Karwoski instructs a threepart writing workshop. Apr. 17 & 18, $110 (two sessions), $160 (three sessions). 706-769-4565, www. ocaf.com Acrylic Transfers Workshop (The Loft Art Supplies) Learn how to use acrylic media for making image transfers, collaging skins and printing digitally. Apr. 23 & 24, $150 (includes all materials). 706-548-5334 Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) Sign up for spring art classes! For adults, teens and children. Go online for full list of programs. Now registering! 706-613-3623, www.accleisureservices.com Art Marketing Workshop (Point of Art Gallery) Retired banker, finance and marketing man Lee Nelson wants to teach you how to

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market your work in any medium. Apr. 17. 10–11:30 a.m. $20. 706486-6808, www.artbiz.biz Basic Computer Skills and Introduction to Computers (Oconee County Library) Learn the basic components of your computer or master Microsoft Windows XP. Registration required. 706-769-3950, www. clarke.public.lib.ga.us/oconee.html Basics of Drawing (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Sign up for four weeks of drawing classes! Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–noon or Saturdays, 2–4 p.m. $20/session (plus a one-time supply fee of $20). 706-540-2712, moonmama61@ aol.com Beginning Bellydance for Fitness (YWCO) Have fun and exercise at the same time. Tuesdays, noon–1 p.m. Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m. 706-354-7880, natakiya@gmail.com Body, Mind & Spirit (Body, Mind & Spirit Ministries) Offering a wide range of self-improvement and spiritual workshops. Full schedule online. 706-351-6024, www. bodymindandspiritofathens.com Car Care Basics (Athens Technical College) Instructors Charles Dawson, Robert Uhas and Greg Thomas teach you some small steps to save you from expensive repairs. Apr. 19 & 21, 6:30–8:30, $39. 706-369-5763, bmoody@ athenstech.edu Chen Style Taijiquan (Floorspace) Effortless power. Authentic Chinese martial lineage. Register for ongoing instruction. Sundays and Mondays, 706-6143342, telihu@gmail.com Classical Pilates (StudiO) Private instruction and group classes offered daily! Schedule online. 678-596-2956, www.studioinathens.com

Dan Smith’s paintings are on display at the Eastside Jittery Joe’s through April. 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.gooddirt.net Dance Classes (Floorspace) Now registering for adult and children’s dance classes, featuring Open Dancing, Creative Movement, Zumba and more! See full schedule online. www.floorspaceathens.com Digital Photography (Oconee County Library) Make digital cameras work for you. Learn about memory cards, photo editing, transferring images and more in this lecture class. No camera required. Apr. 8 & 15, 3–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950. Digital Photography Classes (Athens Technical College) McGinnis Leathers teaches several classes this month familiarizing photograpers with the nuances of digital photography. $75/ class, $199/series. 706-369-5763, bmoody@athenstech.edu Emergency Roadside Tips (Athens Technical College) Know what to do in any situation! Teenagers and new drivers are highly encouraged to attend. For ages 16 & up. Apr. 24, 10 a.m.–noon, $25. 706-369-5763, bmoody@athenstech.edu Genealogy 101: The Basics (Oconee County Library) Learn how to begin your family history research! Registration required. Apr. 1, 3–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 Genealogy 102: Census Records Online (Oconee County Library) Research family history online using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online. Genealogy 101 is a prerequisite for this class. Call to register. Apr.

9, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. FREE! 706769-3950 Gentle Pilates/Yoga (Sangha Yoga Studio) A therapeutic mind/ body workout to help create balance and wellness. Mondays & Wednesdays, 706-613-1143 Gentle Yoga (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) Ease into your evening with stretching and breathing exercises. Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $9/class. 706-354-1996 Gentle Yoga for Seniors (Council on Aging) Regain flexibility, stamina and muscle tone with gentle stretches and breathing techniques. Tuesdays, 8–9:15 a.m. Wednesdays, 3–4:15 p.m. Fridays, 10–11 a.m. FREE! 706-548-3910 Introduction to Life Drawing (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Instructed classes for artists 18 and up. Call to reserve a space. Sundays, 2–4 p.m. 706540-2727 Life Drawing Figure Studio (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Bring any supplies/equipment that you may require. Ages 18 and up. Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10, $7 (members) 706-540-2727 Line Dancing for Seniors (Council on Aging, Harris Room) Keep your health in line and have fun at the same time! Tuesdays, 4–5 p.m. $5/class. 706-549-4850 Meditation Classes (Bliss Yoga) Calm your heart, strengthen your thyroid, boost your immune system or overcome addictions, anxiety or depression. 706-310-0015, www. blissyoga.me Meditative Yoga (YWCO) Easy meditative yoga for every body. Mondays and Thursdays, noon; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $7 (nonmembers). 706-354-7880, www. iriseabove.com

Mind Your Muscles (Council on Aging) Bring your muscles into focus with a combination of tai chi, yoga and Pilates! Fridays, 3–4 p.m. $5/class. 706-549-4850 Photography Classes (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios, 159 N. Jackson St.) Learn the basics of lighting, model interaction and more. 770-361-6080, www.trentchau.com/ classes.html Pilates Classes (Balance Pilates and Wellness Studio) Offering high-quality instruction in Pilates and overall health. Mat classes and apparatus classes available! Full schedule and information about private lessons online. 706-546-1061, www.balancepilatesathens.com Postpartum Yoga (Full Bloom Center) An 8-week class focusing on reconnecting with yourself following the transformation into motherhood. Saturdays, 2–3:15 p.m. $90. 706353-3373, www.fullbloomparent. com Prenatal Yoga (Full Bloom Center) Get ready for birth and beyond. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. $14/class or $60/6 classes. 706-353-3373, www. fullbloomparent.com Prenatal Yoga (Sangha Yoga Studio) Twice a week with instructor Alexa Shea. Tuesdays, noon–1 p.m. Thursdays, 10:30–11:45 a.m. 706613-1143 Sivananda and Vinyasa (Bliss Yoga, Watkinsville) Now offering classes in Hatha Yoga and Flow Yoga. Monday–Friday, 8:15–10:15 a.m. $10. 706-310-0015, www.blissyoga.me Spring Clay and Glass Classes (Good Dirt) Now registering for classes in wheel-thrown pottery, fountain making, glass fusing and slumping. All levels for

youth and adults. See complete schedule online. www.gooddirt.net Tae Kwon Do & Jodo Classes (Live Oak Martial Arts, Chase Street Warehouses) For kids and adults, beginner through advanced. Mondays–Thursdays, 3:30-8:30 p.m. 706-548-0077, www.liveoakmartialarts.com Tai Chi for Seniors (Council on Aging) Increase strength and balance at your own pace! Every Tuesday. 2–3 p.m. $15/semester. 706-549-4850 Tech Tips: Alternative Web Browsers (Oconee County Library) Learn how to make the most adorable icon of web browsers a part of your world with this lecture on Mozilla Firefox. Apr. 5, 7–7:45 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 Tribal Bellydance (Floorspace) Now registering for intermediate and beginners’ classes. Thursdays, $60/6 classes, $12/session. 706372-1833, christyfricks@gmail.com Upholstery for Beginners (Sterling Coverings) Sterling Gardner introduces students to this useful and creative craft. Space is limited; registration required. Apr. 20 & 22, 5–7 p.m. $99 (tools included). 706-369-5763, bmoody@athenstech.edu Watercolor Classes (The Loft Art Supplies) Artist Jackie Slayton-Methe’s next session for both beginners and intermediate students begins Apr. 1. Thursdays, 10 a.m.–noon. $85/6-week session. 706-548-5334 Yoga and Tai Chi Classes (Athens Wellness Cooperative) For beginners through experienced. See full calendar online. $14/drop-in, $60/6 classes, $108/12 classes. www.wellnesscooperative.com Yoga Classes (Five Points Yoga) Classes in Mama-Baby Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Forrest Yoga. Full schedule online. $10–$14/class. 706-355-3114, www.athensfivepointsyoga.com Yoga Classes (Bliss Yoga, Watkinsville) Now offering classes and workshops in Kundalini Yoga, Integral Hatha Yoga, Nia Movement and more. See complete schedule online. 706-310-0015, www.blissyoga.me Yoga for Moms (Bliss Yoga) Whether you’re prenatal, postnatal or looking to reconnect with your child, Bliss has you covered. Go online for full schedule. 706-310-0015, www. blissyoga.me Yoga, Tai Chi and Mindfulness Classes (Mind Body Institute) Experienced and highly educated instructors offer a wide variety of basic and specialty classes throughout the day. 706475-7329, www.armc.org/mbi Yoshukai Karate (AKF Itto Martial Arts) Learn Yoshukai Karate, a traditional hard Okinawan style. www. athensyk.com Zen Meditation (Email for Location) For both new and experienced meditators. Meets every Monday. 7:15 p.m. FREE! 706-7141202, meditateathens@gmail.com, thezencenter.livingcompassion.org Zumba (Lay Park) Program fusing Latin rhythms and simple steps. Mondays, 6–7 p.m. $6. 706-6133596 Zumba (Dancefx) This calorie-burning workout combines interval training techniques with Latin rhythms. Your first class is free! Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. www.dancefx.org

HELP OUT! Athens Mothers’ Center (Tuckston United Methodist Church) Now accepting donations of fur-

niture, baby gear, toys, appliances and other gently used items for the Athens Mothers’ Center’s first annual yard sale. www.tuckston.org Become a Boybutante Sponsor The Boybutante AIDS Foundation, Inc., which has helped to fund AIDS Athens for 20 years, is seeking sponsorship for the 21st annual Boybutante Ball. Read about their mission and find a sponsorship packet online. www.boybutante.org 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. Bike repair skills a plus, but not necessary. Sunday, 2–4:30 p.m. Monday & Wednesday, 6–8:30 p.m. www.bikeathens.com Call for Volunteers Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa is seeking volunteers for an upcoming community-oriented arts event. volunteerscraftstravaganzaa@gmail.com Free IT Athens (Free IT Athens, 594 Oconee St.) Donate your old laptop or desktop to be refurbished and supplied to low-income members of the community. Now accepting computers with Pentium III or better processors. Drop off on Sundays from 1–5 p.m. or Wednesdays from 6–8 p.m. at the Action, Inc. building. 706-621-6157, freeitathens@gmail.com Tanyard Creek Garden Project (Ben’s Bikes) Get involved with the groundclearing and initial planting of the Tanyard Creek Garden–a model for urban sustainable high-yielding perennial food production. Come help reclaim unused land in Athens! Bring tools. salemwillard@gmail.com Volunteer Opportunities (ACC Library) Learn about the various ways you can give back to your community by volunteering your time at the ACC Library. 706-6133650, www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/ arls/support/index.html

KIDSTUFF ACC Easter Egg Hunts (Various Locations) Athens-Clarke County hosts several egg hunts for various age groups throughout town. Hunt for the perfect Easter Egg Hunt for your brood online! 706-613-3603, www.accleisureservices.com/holidayevents.shtml Breakfast with the Bunny (Memorial Park) Join the Easter Bunny for breakfast with crafts and other activities for children. Photo included. Children ages 10 & under must be with an adult. Preregistration required, limited to 25 people per session. Apr. 3, 9–9:45 a.m. or 10–10:45 a.m. $8. 706-613-3580. Fantastic Fridays (Bishop Park) Obstacle courses and other activities in an unstructured environment. Drop in any time. Ages 10 months–4 years. Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon. $12/ day. 706-613-3589 Girls’ Rock Camp Athens (Pigpen Studios) Girls learn an instrument, form a band, write a song and participate in various empowering workshops. Showcase scheduled for July 31. Ages 9–15. Now registering! July 26–30, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $300 (scholarships available). 706-498-2507, www. girlsrockathens.org Shake, Rattle and Rhyme (ACC Library) Now molding lifetime readers in this program promoting

early literacy skills! Space is limited, and registration is required. Through Apr. 8, 5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Spanish Mommy and Me Classes (Email for Location) Learn Spanish with your preschooler through songs, stories and games! New session starting soon. sehlers@uga.edu Spring Break Art Camp (Good Dirt) Kids will work on a variety of spring-themed clay projects including flower pots, birdhouses and garden sculpture. For ages 6 and up. Apr. 5–9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $55/day, $220/week. 706-355-3161, www. gooddirt.net. Summer Camp Kickoff (The Classic Center) Shop for the perfect summer camp at this ACC Leisure Services hosted camp fair. Meet with representatives from the Lyndon House Arts Center, Sandy Creek Day Camp, athletic camps and more. Call for more information. Apr. 10, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3625, www.accleisureservices.com Tadpole Club (Sandy Creek Nature Center) This new program for kids ages 4–6 encourages age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. Registration required. Apr. 3–May 1, 10 a.m.–noon. $13. 706-613-3615, www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com Theatre Camp (Elberton Arts Center) The Kids Camp is designed for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade, while middle and high school students may register for the Theatre Camp. 706-283-1049, tking@cityofelberton.net Youth Summer Art Camps (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Now registering for sessions beginning in June. This year’s theme is “Georgia Wildlife,” and the children’s work will be showcased in the members’ gallery in July. Schedule online. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf. com.

SUPPORT Domestic Violence Support Group (Call for location) Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and group at 6:30 p.m. Children are welcome for supper and childcare is provided during group. Call the Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331. Second and fourth Thursday of the month in Clarke County. First and third Thursday of the month in Madison County. 6–8 p.m. Double Trouble (Clarke County Courthouse, 3rd Floor) Support group for those in the community with a dual diagnosis of mental health and chemical dependency issues. Peer chaired Mondays and Thursdays. 5:30 p.m. FREE! doubletroubleathens@hotmail.com Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for location) Childcare is provided. Call the Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331. Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m. Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Informal and supportive 12step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org Grief Support Group (Council on Aging) Meeting every third Thursday each month. 2–3:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-4850 Mental Health Support Group (St. Mary’s Hospital) Meets in the lobby conference room. Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m. 706-7835706, www.athensmentalhealth.org Nar Anon Family Meeting (Call for location) Meet every Thursday to learn about drug addiction and to speak with others whose lives are

affected by it. Identity is protected, no dues, no fees. 7 p.m. FREE! 770725-5719 Overeaters Anonymous (Various Locations) 12-step meetings for compulsive eating disorders. All ages and sizes welcome. Mondays, 5:30 p.m. at Nuçi’s Space. Thursdays, 7 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Princeton United Methodist Church. FREE! 706-552-3194 Parkinson’s Support Group (Council on Aging) Meet up every fourth Monday for an open support group for those living with Parkinson’s Disease. 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! 706-549-4850 Survivors of Suicide (Nuçi’s Space) Meets the third Wednesday of every month. 5:30 p.m. 706-2271515, linda@nuci.org

ON THE STREET 19th Annual Silver & Archibald Run/Walk for Home (The Classic Center) Now registering for 5K that benefits Athens Area Habitat for Humanity and the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. Registration: $15. Apr. 3, 8 a.m. www.active.com, 706-769-6593 4e Dungeons & Dragons Game (Email for Location) Established weekly D&D game in Athens looking for new blood. All

levels of experience welcome. Ages 21 and up. athensdnd@hotmail.com BikeAthens Sweepstakes (BikeAthens, Chase Street Warehouses) Purchase Jittery Joe’s bicycle-friendly coffee blend, “Alternative Fuel,” for a chance to win reward tickets for prizes including a classic, refurbished bicycle. Apr. 4–May 5, www.bikeathens.com Call for Musicians (ACC Library) The ACC Library is seeking performers for the 2010 Live! at the Library concert series. Accepting applications through May 7. www. clarke.public.lib.ga.us/arls/support/ liveatthelibrary.html Eco-Adventure (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Twenty-five co-ed teams of four race to complete an eight-mile course designed to test endurance, agility, strength and ecological knowledge. Race begins at Sandy Creek Nature Center and ends at Sandy Creek Park. Two divisions: teen (ages 13-17) and adult (ages 18 & up). Open to public, space limited. Application deadline is Apr. 9. Race on Apr. 18 at 10 a.m. $85/ team. 706-613-3615, ext. 242. www. athensgreenway.com. FREE! Tax Assistance (Various Locations) Offered by AARP Tax Aide. For taxpayers with low to moderate income, with special attention to those 60+ years old. Call for more locations. Oconee County Library, Mondays, 1–4:30 p.m.; Council

ART AROUND TOWN ACC Library (2025 Baxter St., Top of the Stairs Gallery) Photography by Joshua Dudley Greer. Through April. Anchor Gallery (660 W. Broad St.) Featuring work by new gallery owners David Hale, Dustin Hill and Nash Hogan along with local artist Jeff Wood of Drowning Creek Studio. Through Apr. 23. Athens Academy (Bertelsmann Gallery, 1281 Spartan Lane) A “mail art” exhibit, featuring mailboxsized artworks by various local artists. Through March. (Myers Gallery, 1281 Spartan Lane) The Studio Group Exhibition features silk painting, metalwork, jewelry, pottery, fused glass, books and more from a dozen artists involved with the local collective. Through March. ATHICA (160 Tracy St.) “Deluge,” a timely exploration of our relationship to floods and the often tragic aftermath, features paintings, photography and sculpture to address concerns about global warming and the social impact of floods. Through May 30. Big City Bread Cafe (393 N. Finley St.) Abstract and landscape photography by Brooke Green. Through March. Ciné Barcafé (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Athens Above,” an exhibit featuring René Shoemaker’s textile paintings on silk of the Classic City’s skyline. Reception Apr. 1. “Threads: Stitching Urbanism, Ecology and Community Together in Athens, GA,” an exhibit featuring works by a landscape architect, an interior designer, a graphic designer and a comedian. Curated by Kevan Williams. Reception Apr. 1. Doc Chey’s Noodle House (320 E. Clayton St.) Paintings and mixed media by Amanda Trader and Liz Williams. Through April. Espresso Royale Caffe (297 E. Broad St.) Woodstained drawings by local artist and tatooist Graham Bradford. Through April. Flicker Theatre & Bar (263 Washington St.) Work by Matt Boland and John Stedham. Apr. 2 through May 2. (263 W. Washington St.) “Constructive Chromosomes,” a collection of photography, ink stampings and light boxes by Will Eskridge. Through Apr. 2. The Grit (199 Prince Ave.) Works by students of David C. Barrow Elementary in celebration of Youth Art Month. Through Apr. 11. Jittery Joe’s Eastside (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Cartoonish monsters spring to life in paintings by Dan Smith. Through April. Lamar Dodd School of Art (270 River Rd.) 2010 Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates Exhibition. Through Apr. 7. (Gallery 307) “Translucent Fusions,” an exhibit featuring transfer collages on wood by Kathy Prescott. Through May 7.

on Aging, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Kroger on Epps Bridge Pkwy, Wednesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 706-769-3950 FREE! Tax Preparation Assistance (Various Locations) Now scheduling 1-hour appointments for low- to middle-income families at the UGA Visual Arts Building and the Georgia Federal Credit Union. 706-227-5400 ext. 6486, www.gfcuonline.org Horror Film Club Consider joining The Horror Film Club of Athens (HFCA). Visit the Facebook page to learn about screenings or email for info. abby.griner@gmail.com Junk Yard Jog 5K (ACC Landfill) Register today for the annual event in support of Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful. Proceeds are used to purchase environmental educational materials and trees for beautification efforts. Race Day is Apr. 10, 9 a.m. $20, $15 (adv.). www.active. com, www.keepathensbeautiful.org Rent-A-Club Fundraiser Are you cultivating a meadow on your cul de sac? Is your shed in shambles? Rent a club to help get the job done! Students working with Habitat for Humanity building houses in New Orleans this summer are accepting bids to complete basic chores and services to help raise money for the project. Email rparish@gsc.edu to set up an appointment. f

Last Resort Grill (184 W. Clayton St.) Mixed media and oil paintings by Lauren Nossett. Lyndon House Arts Center (293 Hoyt St.) 35th Annual Juried Exhibition, featuring work by area artists in a variety of media. Through May 8. Madison County Library (1315 Hwy. 98 W., Danielsville) Paintings by self-taught artist Harold Enter and handmade wooden bowls by Jack Hudson. Through March. Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (434 S. Main St., Madison) John Wayne, Teddy Roosevelt, Annie Oakley, the Wicked Witch of the West and Superman are among the 23 Andy Warhol silkscreen portraits on display. Through Apr. 2. Mama’s Boy (197 Oak St.) Paintings of Athens by Heidi Hensley. Through March. Mercury Art Works (Hotel Indigo, 500 College Ave.) Vibrantly colorful figurative oil paintings by John Ahee. Through March. Morton Theatre (195 W. Washington St.) “Refusés,” an exhibit featuring works refused from the Lyndon House Arts Center’s 35th Juried Exhibition. Through Apr. 19. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (34 School St., Watkinsville) 15th Annual Southworks Juried Art Exhibition features selected works in a variety of media produced by artists from around the country. Through May 8. Reception Apr. 2. Red Eye Coffee (297 Prince Ave.) Badass illustrations and paintings on plywood by Jeff Owens. Through March. State Botanical Garden of Georgia “Bottlebrush Buckeye and Beyond,” an exhibit featuring 35 new works on botanical themes by Claire Clements. Through April. Transmetropolitan (145 E. Clayton St.) “Idealized Portraits,” a collection of paintings by Ericka Burke. Through March. UGA Ecology Building (140 E. Green St.) “San Luis de Monteverde: Luminosity in Life and Decay,” an exhibit featuring digitally-layered photographs taken by Richard Siegemund during his residency in Costa Rica. Through Apr. 8. UGA Visual Arts Building (285 S. Jackson St.) “The Art of The Georgia Review” showcases the varied works of visual art published by the journal and includes works by artists James Herbert, Terry Rowlett, Gaela Erwin and more. Through Apr. 29. (285 S. Jackson St.) “University of Georgia Turns 225” celebrates the history of UGA through visual art, featuring paintings by the founder of UGA’s art school, Lamar Dodd, as well as works by artists George Cooke, Charles Frederick Naegle and Howard Thomas. White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates (217 Hiawasee Ave.) “The Chase Street Collective,” featuring over one hundred portraits by Chase Street Elementary School’s emerging artists. Through March.

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reality check Matters Of The Heart And Loins I’m a single girl in my mid-’20s. I have had several fairly serious relationships and a few fun flings (bonus alliteration unintentional, I promise). I was back in my home city after college with a “good job” (awful, boring, soulkilling desk work), and I was making my way slowly up the corporate ladder when I suddenly realized about a year ago that this was not the path I wanted to take. So, I started socking away money, made arrangements for a sublet, quit my job and went to Europe on a backpacking tour. I wound up staying in one place longer than I expected after meeting a great group of people my age, and I met a guy that I really hit it off with. He ended up doing some traveling with me, and then after a month and a half, he had to go back to work and I continued my journey. We stayed in touch via the Internet. I finally ended up back at home. We stayed in touch some more. I got a job closer to him than to home. I moved and started my job, and we continued to stay in touch (mostly via Skype). We have shared a lot of information, and we still get along very well. We were able to see each other again for a week last month. Now we’re talking about taking the next step. He’s moving here to give this relationship a go. I am excited and nervous—not sure what to expect or how to proceed. My biggest question is: Should we move in together? Or should we get separate places, even though neither of us really knows anybody else here? Is it too much pressure? Ex Pat If you can afford to have separate residences, then you absolutely should. No matter how well you get along over the Internet and the phone, sharing each other’s space is a whole different ballgame, and if you haven’t spent that much time together it will be a lot easier for both of you if you have separate places to go when you need to. Even when things are great, people need to have their own space. If it works out really well, you can always move in together in a couple of months. That being said, if it isn’t possible then you should go for it anyway. Better to have loved and lost blah, blah, blah… I recently ran into a guy that I haven’t seen for years. Back then he was married, and I was dating my (now ex) husband. We got along very well, and spent a lot of time together because we were in the same social circle. When my ex and I got divorced, I ended up receding from that circle of friends because it was too painful for me. All of them were great people whom I felt very close to, but my marriage was a wreck, and it was all too depressing, and I didn’t want to make any of them choose between me and my husband. Afterward, I avoided them because I couldn’t stand to be reminded of my husband or my failed marriage and the good times we had. Well, my ex finally left town. We got on better terms with one another because of our kids, but he moved back to his hometown to deal with some personal problems. Now I have been seeing more of this old group of friends,

including the guy I originally mentioned. It turns out that he got divorced a couple of years ago, too. I’m thinking about asking him out, but I don’t know if I should because his ex wife still lives here and she is still in the group of friends, too. I don’t want to make any enemies in the group of people I am so happy to finally be back together with. What do you think? I am pretty sure he is interested, but I am scared to death. Anonymous

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I see no reason why you shouldn’t give it a go. You have known all of these people for a long time, but you have also lived outside of their circle long enough that you can obviously get by without them. Talk to the guy and see what he thinks. You can always go out without the group a few times and see where it leads. That way if it doesn’t work out you haven’t unnecessarily rocked the boat. If it does, well, you’re all friends already, so why not? I have a female friend whom I have known for several years. We started out as friends because our respective roommates were dating, and basically we got along well and stayed in touch after they broke up and we moved on from our respective living situations. Things have never been anything but platonic between us. There has never even been a suggestion of [anything more] as far as I am aware. We talk to each other about our respective romantic entanglements, offer each other advice, and invariably end up drinking our troubles away together at our favorite bar when things crash and burn. Recently, we went and spent a day together in a nearby city. It was nothing out of the ordinary for us—museum, lunch, museum, dinner. I never thought anything about it until another female friend of mine said that it was obvious that this woman is hoping for a relationship, and that I was an idiot if I didn’t see that. I can’t believe for a minute that my old friend has anything but platonic feelings for me, but I have to admit being taken aback and a little shaken at the thought that I might be leading her on. My other friend was very convinced. What do you think? Is it possible for men and women to remain platonic? Just a Friend Absolutely. I gather from your letter that the woman who is convinced that your good friend has a thing for you has been your friend for less time? It sounds to me like she is the one whose friendship should be looked on with suspicion. Her remarks are the kind that come from jealousy, in my opinion. If you and your platonic friend have known each other for years and you have never had a discussion or even a suggestion that a “real” relationship might occur, and you’ve never drunkenly made out or had some kind of pact that you would get married in the future if neither of you finds anyone, then I would ignore the other woman and enjoy the one uncomplicated female relationship you have. Also, keep an eye on the one who is all full of advice. I think she’s the one who has a crush.

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2BR/1.5BA. Jolly Lane in Sleepy Hollow Subdivision. Near UGA, Memorial Park & Birchmore Trail. W/D, DW, CHAC, FP. Avail now. $650/mo. Call April (706) 549-5006, g o t o w w w. a t h e n s c o n d o sales.com. 2BR/1BA. $500/mo, Duplex w/ fireplace. Avail. June 1st. 172 Laurie Dr. Off Cedar Shoals on Eastside. On busline, walkable to shopping. Call Dave (706) 201-9222. 2BR duplexes starting at $450/ mo. Pls. call (706) 549-6070. 2BR Duplexes in 5 Pts on Hampton Ct. & Highland Ave. $695-$750/mo. Avail. Aug. Call (706) 546-6900 or visit w w w. Va l e r i o Properties.com. Five Points.177 Southview Dr. 1BR/1BA. 900 sq. ft., HWflrs, FP, W/D, $800/mo. Avail. May or June. (706) 546-1615 or www.athenstown properties.com. Let us welcome you home! Central location, shopping. $675/mo. Avail. now! 2BR/1BA. 510 & 512 Sunset Dr. Lawn maintenance incl. Visit www. stilesproperties.com. Stiles Properties (706) 549-9600.

Houses for Rent $750–$1100/mo. 3BR walk to UGA updated houses. Old world charm, modern amenities. Pets OK. Avail. Fall. Email for list: luckydawg96@ yahoo.com. $1150/mo. Affordable 5BR/3BA. 10 yr. young modular house. Walk to UGA/Dwntn. Bands OK. CHAC, W/D, DW. Avail. now, 6/1, or 8/1. Drive by 229 S. Poplar. Email luckydawg96@ yahoo.com. 1/2 mi. from Downtown. 1, 2, 3, 4BR houses & apts. located in the historic Blvd n’hood. Please check out boulevard proper tymanagement. com or call (706) 548-9797. 1–3BR houses in Blvd & N o r m a l t o w n . Av a i l . A u g . $585-$895/mo. Call (706) 546-6900 or visit w w w. ValerioProperties.com. 110 Whitehall Road, 2BR/1BA w/ lg. extra room. New Paint, HWflrs., HVAC, Pets OK w/ dep. $750/mo. Sec. dep. req’d. Dorian (706) 340-7136.

2BR house. Big fenced yard. 127 Sylvia Circle. Quiet n’hood off Prince Ave. Near Loop, Navy School & Normaltown. CHAC, 1BA, all electric. $700/ mo. rent + deposit for April. (706) 255-7631. 2BR/2BA on 22 ac., 35 mins from Athens. Trails, creek, fish pond. Artist designed sunny house. CHAC, W/D, free well water. Neighbors organic farm. Pets welcome. Ogelthorpe Co. Avail. immediately or 8/1. $650/mo. Call Rose (706) 540-5979. 2 B R / 1 B A . 1 b l o c k f ro m Greenway. Extra clean. $525/mo. W/D hookups, fridge. Lg. backyd. & garden area. Small pets OK. Seeking responsible tenants. Avail. now! (706) 713-1184. 2BR/1BA “A” frame on Freeman Dr. Huge loft, CHAC, total electric. Move–in now, rest of mo. free. $525/mo. No pets. (706) 202-0147. 3BR/2BA house. CHAC, W/D, fridge, carport. Close to Dwntn. 340 Lexington Heights. $750/mo. (706) 613-7242, (678) 232-7228. 4BR/4BA house. $900 special! W/D, sec. sys., 24 hr. maintenance service, pets welcome, lawn & pest incl. (706) 552-3500. Go to www. hancockpropertiesinc.com. 4BR/3+BA. Oconee St. $1600/ mo. 12 month lease begins 8/1/10. (706) 247-6834. 4BR/2BA. CHAC, FP, HWflrs, DW, fridge w/ ice/water in–door, W/D. Lg. porch & yd. Must have ref’s. 116 Whitehead Rd. $998/mo. (706) 714-1100. 4BR/2BA brick house w/ screen porch. 2 blocks from campus & busline. Great yard. 360 Peabody Street. $1700/mo. Call Stacy at (706) 425-4048 or (706) 296-1863. Avail Aug. 3BR/2BA. Lg. vaulted kitchen & lv. r m. Beautiful HWflrs. All appls., W/D. Off–street parking, lawn maintenance. Some pets OK. Close to Dwntn/UGA. 430 Cleveland Ave. $1200/mo. Call (706) 338-6716. Blvd & ARMC area! 1, 2, 3BRs avail. Great locations, off–street parking, pet friendly, HWflrs. Call Sean (706) 425-9026.

Best rentals in Athens! 1–5BR houses, apts., condos. In the heart of UGA/Dwntn/5 Pts. Avail. Aug. Going fast, call today! (706) 3692908 for more info. Cabin rent. N. Oconee River. 4 blocks to town, UGA. Rent negotiable. WiFi, unlimited long distance, all utils. (706) 8500491. 955 MLK. Cheap, cheap. Dwntn Athens historic renovated. Occupancy Aug. 1st. Busline in front. 3 huge BRs/1 lg. BA. Lg. shower stall. 4 FPs, HWflrs. W/D. DW, stove, fridge, CHAC, din. rm., lv. rm. Long hallway. 1600 sq. ft. Front wrap–around porch. Back screen porch. No pets. $1050/ mo. 225 N. Ave. Storage shed, parking spaces. (706) 2969873. See bulldogrent.com. First month free! 2–3BRs in quiet setting, off the beaten path. Sec. sys. incl. W/D, D W, p r i v. d e c k . M e n t i o n this ad & pay no pet fee! ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 8 - 2 5 2 2 , w w w. dovetailmanagement.com. Great fur nished 2BR/1BA cottage in Normaltown. Avail. May 15, 2010–Aug. 15, 2011. Completely renovated, HWflrs., CHAC, W/D, fully equipped kitchen, big, low-maintenance yard. Ideal for 1 person/couple. Responsible tenant(s) only. $850/mo. + utils. Contact (706) 546-4096. Great homes with hardwood floors! 4930 Mars Hill Rd. Oconee Co. 3BR/2BA, $895/mo. 597 Dearing B St. off Milledge. 4BR/2BA, $1295/mo. 597 Dearing A St. 2BR/1BA, $625/mo. 606 Whitehall Rd. 3BR/1BA, $795/mo. 155 Henry Myer Rd. 3BR/2BA, $995/mo. (706) 546-7946, Flowersnancy@ bellsouth.net. See virtual tours www.nancyflowers.com. Northside 2BR/1BA, lg. lot, $600/mo. Hospital area 2BR/1BA, carport, fenced–in yard, $700/mo. Eastside 3BR/2BA. Lg. yd., on dead–end street. $950/mo. 4BR/2BA w/ lg. yd. $1200/mo. 2 or 3BR/1BA w/ screened front porch, $700/ mo. Cedar Creek 4BR/2BA $950/mo. Oconee County 3BR/2BA. Lv. rm. w/ FP, din. rm., double garage, $975/ mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 549-3222, (706) 3532700, (706) 540-1529.

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Oconee Co. Fully fur nished, 3BR/2BA, remodeled home on 4 +/- acres. New carpet, tile, remodeled BAs. Avail. now. $1200/mo. Call Christina Hammond, Realtor (706) 255-4731. Preleasing for fall. 1, 2 & 3BR houses. Close to campus & Dwntn. Call (706) 255-0066. We m a k e h o u s e h u n t i n g easy!Classically simple 1, 2, 3, or 4BR homes avail. now! $595–$1313/mo. Lawn maintenance. Pet friendly. Visit www.stilesproperties.com. Stiles Properties (706) 549-9600.

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$124,950. 3BR/2BA totally renovated early 1900s far mhouse. Only 15 min. from Dwntn Athens. Perfect for musicians & artists. Call Chard Rader at Keller Williams Realty (706) 338-7058, (706) 316-2900. See photos at www. chardrader.com.

1BR Apt. in house on Boulevard, $605/mo. Avail. August. Call (706) 546-6900 or visit w w w. ValerioProperties.com.

$134,900. 3BR/3BA nice home on corner lot in Bridge Water subdivision. Very close to Dwntn. Call Chard Rader at Keller Williams Realty (706) 338-7058, (706) 3162900. See photos at www. chardrader.com. 1998 Mobile home. 2BR2BA (16X70ft). W/ fireplace & garden tub, in Athens. $12K OBO. call Matt (706) 215-1507.

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220 Bentwood. $129,900. Reduced! 3BR/2BA in Winterville. Motivated Sellers! Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty, www.ReignSold.com, (706) 543-4000, (706) 3724166. Call Reign!

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2BR/1BA in 5 Pts. Great for Grad Students. Close to campus. W/D, DW, CHAC, Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $700/mo. (706) 396-2908. Amazing renovated 5BR/3BA. 1/2 mi. from campus. 2 lv. rms., 2 kitchens, big BRs, huge deck, plenty of parking. DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $2100/mo. (706) 369-2908. Five Points Fall Rentals. 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom houses & apts. See at www.bondrealestate. org. Herbert Bond Realty, Owner/Broker. (706) 224-8002. Great 4BR/4BA house. 1/2 mi. from campus.Front porch, back deck, nice yd., DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. Special! $1500/mo. (706) 369-2908.

370 Cleveland. 1BR/1BA. Convenient to everything. $97K. Go to www. ReignSold.com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 372-4166, (706) 543-4000.

Gigantic 5BR/3BA condo. End of Lumpkin St. 2500 sq. ft. 2 lv. rms, huge laundry rm., din. rm., FP, big deck. DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $1500/mo. (706) 369-2908.

461 Waddell “Dearing Oaks Condo Awesome In town Location $284K. Go to www. ReignSold.com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 372-4166, (706) 543-4000.

Tired of spending too much rent? 1, 2, 3, 4BR homes avail. in the Fall. $595–$1313/mo. Lawn maintenance. Pet friendly. Visit www.stilesproperties. com. Stiles Properties (706) 549-9600.

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434 Meigs. 3BR/2BA. 1 Block from Big City Bread. $249,900. Go to www. ReignSold.com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 372-4166, (706) 543-4000.

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553 Castalia. 5 Pts. 100 yards from Jittery Joe’s. $235K. Go to www. ReignSold.com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 372-4166, (706) 543-4000. A close–in cabin in the woods. 3BR/2BA. Open living, dining, kitchen. $900/mo. NS. Call Rose (706) 255-0472. Perfect for students! 4BR/2BA. Fenced yard, near busline, park & shopping. $124,900. Call Rose (706) 255-0472 o r s e e w w w. r o s e p e t a l s homes.com.

Roommates 2 roommates needed. 3BR/2.5BA at Milledge Place. UGA Athens busline. $350/mo utils incl. Close to campus. No smoking/pets. Swimming pool. Avail. now! (909) 957-7058. Room avail. immediately for student. Renovated house right behind ARMC. Biking distance to UGA. Fenced yd. Pets OK w/ dep. $300/mo. + 1/3 utils. (404) 713-0655.

Rooms for Rent 1 or 2BRs avail. in 3BR house on Eastside near Lowe’s w/ UGA graduate. Rent $300/mo. each + 1/3 utils. Quiet n’hood, HWflrs, DW & W/D avail. & easily accessible attic storage. Must be OK w/ dogs. Call (706) 338-6010.

Avail. June 1st. 3–5 rms in Historic Cobbham house. CHAC, 2 kitchens, 2 BAs, W/D, multiple entrances, side decks, huge front porch. High ceilings, HWflrs, spacious rms. Graduate students only, pets by approval. Fenced yd. 1 yr. lease, deposit, walk to town. (706) 424-0901. Dashiell Cottages Inc. is looking for good tenants. Move–in $75! (706) 850-0491. All amenities, enjoy our river community, 5 blocks to UGA. Enjoy the wildlife observation. $75/wk.

Sub-lease 5 Pts. area. 1BR/1BA flat w/ parking. Close to UGA campus/ Dwntn. Inclusive UGA & Athens busline. W/D. Move–in ready. Sign new lease! $575/mo. (954) 243-6217. Sublease 1 or 2BR duplex on Blvd. May–July 31st. Fenced–in yard, front porch, across from White Tiger! $525/mo. Call (706) 498-4275. Sign before April, discount avail.

For Sale Businesses Downtown clothing store. New & used clothing. Avg. sales over the last 7 years is $358K. 50% + gross margin business. Owner financing avail. $65K. (770) 426-7527.

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Studio 40. Walk ever ywhere 1/1 on busline adjacent to Intermural Fields $89,900. Go to www. ReignSold.com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 372-4166, (706) 543-4000.

$275/mo. + 1/3 utils. 1BR in 3BR/2BA Eastside. 2 M roommates. Pets OK. Musicians welcome. Lease ends Aug 1. Call (706) 215-9017.

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1080 Oglethorpe. Upscale 2-3BR/1BA. Patio, lg. laundry. Great local/condition, on bus line. Lawn maintenance possible. CHAC, computer wired. 1st mo. utils paid. Short term OK. $695–$795/mo. (706) 353-0708.

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Pillowtop Queen Mattress set. Never used. Still in factor y plastic. $260. Full s i z e m a t t re s s s e t . N e v e r used. Still in factory plastic. $160. (706) 769-1959. Delivery avail. Ta b l e s , c h a i r s , s o f a s , antiques, clothes, records & players, retro goods, & more! Cool, affordable fur niture ever y day. Go to Agora! Your favorite everything store! 260 W. Clayton St., (706) 316-0130.

Miscellaneous Come to Betty for Louis Vuittons. Just in time for Spring! On the cor ner of Pulaski & Clayton, next to Agora. Open 1pm–4pm daily. (706) 424-0566.

Music Equipment S o n o r F o rc e 3 0 0 1 . 5 piece fusion drum kit. 9-ply maple shells, all hardware except bass pedal, Sabian XS20 cymbal pack + bag. Pristine condition. $600. (706) 540-2460.

Instruction Athens Piano School. Premium Piano Lessons Guaranteed. All ages & levels w e l c o m e f ro m b e g i n n e r s to advanced. Discounts for families & UGA students. Visit www.AthensPianoSchool.com or call (706) 549-0707.

Music Services A Sharp Turn. Athens hot new jazz trio available for private parties, weddings, & any event seeking tight, straight–ahead jazz standards. Contact (480) 600-9187. 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. Looking for a fun, classy alter native to the typical wedding band? If you are looking for “YMCA” then Squat is not your band. If you want Duke Ellington, Ray Charles & salsa, then visit www. squatme.com/weddings. (706) 548-0457.

Wedding Bands. Quality, professional bands. Weddings, par ties. Rock, Jazz, etc. Call Classic City Entertainment. ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 9 - 1 5 6 7 . w w w. classiccityentertainment.com. Featuring The Magictones— Athens’ premiere wedding & p a r t y b a n d . w w w. themagictones.com.

Services Home and Garden Backyard Solutions. Get started on your Spring project! Waterfalls, ponds, fences, decks, gazebos, porches, & more! Call Robin for free estimate! (706) 340-4492. Perennial Lawn & Landscape. Full service maintenance, installation, sanding/topdressing, aeration, overseeding, hedge trimming, pine straw, mulch, cleanups. Call (706) 255-6405.

Tutors Winston Stephens Tutoring, for children having difficulty reading, visithttp:// mswinstonstephens.com.

Jobs Full-time FT or PT experienced pizza cook/cook wanted. Apply in person at 1550 Oglethorpe Ave. Lock Nest Hair Studio is seeking a FT licensed stylist. Booth rental or commission. Apply in person. 156 College Ave. (706) 546-7288. Maintenance person needed w/ skill sets for carpentry, light electrical & plumbing, sheetrock repair, painting, roof repair, & everything else to maintain houses/apts. FT/ PT avail. Please fax resume to (706) 316-2007. Sales Reps needed! Looking for confident, self motivated, well spoken people. Starting out at $8/hr. + commission. Experience necessary. Call Kris (770) 560-5653. Weak people need not apply!

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PT driver needed. Professional appearance & excellent customer service skills a must. Some wkend shifts req’d. Apply at Bel–Jean Copy/Print Center. 163 East Broad St., Dwntn Athens.

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