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We have a lot of problems facing our community, and most of them involve money, of course, and money is in short supply, as usual. One way we’ve found around this money shortage is the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, which we call “SPLOST,” which people pronounce various ways. SPLOST tacks on a penny sales tax that raises surprisingly large amounts of money painlessly. We’ve had that extra penny for so long that we hardly notice it, and when we vote in a new round of SPLOST projects, it’s like it doesn’t cost us a thing. Plus, all our friends who live in Oconee County but hang out in AthensClarke get to help pay for our improvements.

Still, between the time a round of SPLOST projects goes through the approval process, gets voted on and and finally comes up for construction, years can pass, so many, in fact, that we sometimes can’t remember what we voted for or why.

Six years after it passed, people lately have been surprised to learn that they approved a tennis center. We also approved a downtown parking deck replete with space for retail shops and stores. Meanwhile, the economy has soured, and the deck builder is having trouble getting financing and tenants for the retail space. Nevertheless, we’re hoping in the next round of SPLOST to finance a new jail and an expansion for the Classic Center that will allow us to host even larger All we need to do is conventions than the take the SPLOST money Methodists, maybe even Baptists. we’ve got on hand and theSince the latest round what’s anticipated and of SPLOST got started, we lost our cat shelter, or at combine it all into least it moved to Oconee County and stopped one centrally located, accepting cats. So, the multi-use building.

SPLOST score right now is, we’ve got a tennis center we don’t want and a parking deck that can’t get financing, which may make people leery of voting for a new jail and an addition to the Classic Center, not to mention that there’s no money to do anything about the cats, plus now we’re in the Great Recession.

It’s time to get creative. The situation has changed since the last two SPLOSTS passed. We’ve got to do what we can with what we’ve got. Instead of forcing that tennis center into Bishop Park, we can put it downtown. We can do the same with the jail and the Classic Center expansion and still be able to do something about cats.

All we need to do is take the SPLOST money we’ve got on hand and what’s anticipated and combine it all into one centrally located, multi-use building. The first few floors are for parking, whatever it takes, and for those shops and stores if they ever materialize. Next comes the jail: four or five stories.

We’ll save a ton of money on high-priced gasoline when we don’t have to transport all those prisoners back and forth from the jail to the courthouse. They can just walk over for their court appearances, and they’ll be right downtown to pick up trash and stuff.

I guess the cat shelter can come next (the prisoners can take care of the cats) or the Classic Center annex (prisoners can learn to be waiters), and then above those, the tennis center, maintained by the prisoners, of course. Indoor courts for a few stories and then the outdoor courts on the roof. Our fine new multi-use building would be an instant landmark and a beacon to good stewardship of our hardworking SPLOST revenues.

Maintaining only one building would save a ton of operating costs, and it would draw all those tennis players, fans, jailers, conventioneers and cat adopters to our downtown restaurant/club/retail district with plenty of parking and a free source of labor to support all these public services.

The whole reason for downtowns to begin with was to centralize businesses and services with public transportation when people couldn’t afford to drive all over everywhere in big cars that drink gas—like today. We also can’t afford to build jails and tennis courts and cat shelters and Classic Center additions all over the place. Combine the money, centralize everything in the same building, and we’ll come out way ahead.

That’s my one cent’s worth.

Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

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letters WHERE’S THE PRESS? Pete, I read with interest your coverage of Michael Adams’ recent budget update at UGA (Pub Notes, May 26 ). In general, I have been disappointed by the lack of interest the local press has shown in the budget dealings at UGA. The tepid press presence at this particular budget briefing and your shoulder shrugging, head shaking response in Pub Notes are symptomatic of the reasons Adams has been able to get away with so much during his tenure at UGA. I attended that briefing.

You did not even take the time to accurately note or report what the questions were, nor did you accurately report Adams’ responses.

During his speech, Adams repeatedly spoke about the importance of retaining and adding faculty. (No one on campus would argue this point. We desperately need faculty.) Given this fact, and the fact that administrators are never cut at UGA (they make the decisions on who is cut and, surprise, surprise, never seem to choose themselves), it appeared to me and to others present that the layoffs Adams mentioned would primarily effect UGA staff. One questioner who identified herself as an advisor told Adams that she inferred from his speech that staff members would bear the brunt of the cuts. (In Pub Notes you briefly mentioned someone asking if advising would be cut.

This was not her question.) He gave a nonresponse by saying he hadn’t said any such thing and was placing responsibility for cuts on Deans and Department Heads. She then asked when those being cut would be notified.

(For all you reporters out there, this is important information for those of us potentially facing layoffs.) He replied that the cuts would be completed by September or October. There are thousands of staff members on campus, everyone from custodians to secretaries to IT specialists to nurses at the health center. We work advising students, admitting them to the university, keeping track of their records in the registrar’s office and answering questions in departmental offices. We make sure students graduate. We serve them meals in the dining halls. In short, we are the people who keep the university operating on a day-to-

CONTACT US AT P.O. BOX 1027, ATHENS, GA 30603, LETTERS@FLAGPOLE.COM OR VIA THE “TALK BACK TO US” LINK AT FLAGPOLE.COM tennis center. I am making this letter an open day basis. We are also members of the Athens letter, because some incorrect assumptions community; we live, work, worship and shop have already resulted in misinformation being here. We are members of Bike Athens. We go the the farmers market at Bishop Park. You are spread to your constituents. Perhaps an open letter will dispel these incorrect assumptions right that close to 40 million dollars in new cuts will be devastating for UGA to bear, and I about our intent.

First, let me express the gratitude of the suspect that staff will be feeling the brunt of the pain. But, where were you while the meet- Board and Members of the Athens Farmers Market to ACC Leisure Services for their cooping was going on? I sat there after Adams’ eration in letting us rent space for our market speech waiting for someone from the press to at Bishop Park. We are in our third season ask a question. Who decides how much money now, and our success is largely attributable deans and department heads are given? Will to this great location near Athens in-town any particular college have their budget cut neighborhoods and in a beautiful, friendly more than the others? How will the cuts be park setting. allocated? Do the construction firms overseeing the massive and never-ending building Some have said that the Athens Farmers projects on campus have any personal ties to Market is obviously growing and needs to find the regents or to state legislators? There are a bigger space. This is often said in the conmany probing questext of the planning tions that a good process for the tennis journalist could have center. This implies BUMPERSTICKER OF THE WEEK: asked. So, where were that we are intent on GOP Faith-Based Health Care Plan: you guys? Was the moving, so plans for Banner-Herald even changing Bishop Park there? Only the Red have no effect on the and Black made an farmers market. That Thanks, Barry. Send your sticker sightings to appearance. Michael is not so. letters@flagpole.com.

Adams is not some We are able to witch doctor weaving manage our growth spells over everyone. in several ways that Those of us who work at UGA are simply not in do not including moving our Saturday location a good position to ask him the hard questions and intend to stay at Bishop Park for the forethat need to be asked, given that UGA is look- seeable future, unless forced to leave. ing for people to fire right now. We depend We are operating at capacity, simply because we are able to fill space not used by on the press to step up, to ask the questions growers by recruiting local artisans, crafts we want to but cannot for fear of our jobs. I persons and purveyors of prepared foods. This don’t accept your excuse that Adams is just year we have 20 growers of produce, meats, that good. He isn’t. Sadly, neither is the local eggs and dairy products. We fill the remaining press, Flagpole included.

Name Withheld 27 spaces with purveyors of prepared food, Athens crafts and art.

During our application period, we have not turned down a single local grower’s application for space, if they meet our high standards of sustainable farming and proper preparation To the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and of harvest for sale at the market. As more local Commission: I am writing this letter to make growers choose to increase their production, it clear to you that the Athens Farmers Market convert to sustainable farming and meet the has not ever considered the need to leave standards of the Athens Farmers Market, we Bishop Park for any reason except that we will be able to accommodate them at Bishop may be displaced by construction of a new Park, our new downtown market or at some

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future expansion of our market locations.

Bishop Park is the best location for the farmers market for several reasons: the basketball courts are relatively sheltered from wind and sun; the location is walkable from several neighborhoods; the neighborhoods have a growing number of households that understand the value of naturally grown food; the park is accessible to a large population of individuals and families who benefit from our USDA EBT program; parking and traffic at Bishop Park are minimally affected on UGA football game days; the park provides a destination offering amenities beyond the market and is not simply a place to buy their groceries.

Please know that Athens Farmers Market, LLC, is a not-for-profit limited liability company managed by a board of directors, serving with no compensation. All decisions concerning policy, operations and planning are made by that board, of which I am a member as a community representative.

Jerry NeSmith Athens

BP=”BILLIONAIRE POLLUTERS” Legally, oil companies face unlimited liability for the cleanup costs of an offshore spill, but their liability for economic damages to affected communities is capped at $75 million. The cap needs to be raised to “unlimited liability.” BP needs to be held accountable for the economic devastation they have caused to Gulf residents and to any future devastation to other coastal areas. Sen. Inhofe, R-OK, has vowed to filibuster the Senate’s attempt to raise this cap. Sen. Murkowski, R-AK, has previously blocked an attempt. Sen. McConnell, R-KY, refused to support eliminating the liability cap but also warned of “the danger of taking the cap too high,” opposing even moderately reducing the size of the bailouts that the cap creates. Reckless “Billionaire Polluters” needs to be held accountable for this disaster, not the American people. Exxon Valdez victims were forced to fight in court for 20 years to receive compensation.

Carol Lavinder Athens

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View to the Spill, Pt. 2: The Northeast Georgia Children’s Environmental Health Coalition hosted a public conference call with Louisiana environmental health advocate Wilma Subra at its June 1 meeting at Athens Ben

announced two policy positions, both good ideas likely to resonate with Athens’ progressive voters: Frye’s proposal for the creation of a county cultural affairs office to “assist with promoting and growing [Athens’] arts industries” as an economic development tool, and his endorsement of PACE bonds, which allow property owners to finance “green” energy upgrades like solar panels and building insulation with increased property tax assessments, as a means of cost-effective improvement to community energy efficiency.

On a related note, the blog Georgia Liberal announced last week that Gwen O’Looney had launched her campaign website, gwen2010. com—as the last candidate to declare for the race, she’s also the last to roll out a site—but as of this writing it still wasn’t live. Hopefully it will be up by the time this hits the streets.

Methodists in Action: When the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church hits town June 16, the Classic Center— and the Classic City itself—will be bursting with visitors for three days. Thursday, June 17, members of the Athens community, regardless of religious affiliation or lack thereof, are invited to wade into the thick of it for a couple of hours to participate in District 2 Commissioner Harry Sims has asked county staff to reconsider its the conference’s Stop assessment of the traffic signal at the intersection of East Broad, First Street Hunger Now initiative. and MLK as “unwarranted,” and not to consider it for removal. The Dope is no Volunteers will spend the traffic engineer, but considering that this intersection serves as the main gateday packing up 200,000 way from downtown to still-growing East Athens neighborhoods, he’s with Sims. meals, each meant to feed a family of four, to Epps Airport, and those in attendance were be distributed internationally. You can sign up given a very different account of the federal for two-hour packing sessions beginning at government and BP’s joint response to the noon or 2:30 p.m. (it appears the 9:30 a.m.

Deepwater Horizon disaster than has genersession is full); go to the conference website ally been reported. In addition to a detailed (ngumc.org) or HandsOn Northeast Georgia’s chronicling of various public health hazards site (volunteer.united-e-way.org/hng/volunresulting from the spill (and from the chemical teer/) to register. dispersants being used to control it), Subra offered disturbing testimony on inadequate New Blood: It was announced last week safeguards being employed in the cleanup and that Lara Mathes has been named ACC the government’s compliance with BP’s efforts Environmental Coordinator (she’s actuto keep the ugly reality of the spill from the ally been transitioning between her former prying eyes of the media.

Planning Department post and her new one, The U. S. Coast Guard, according to Subra but should be full-time by this week). Mathes (as well as some other Gulf Coast observers) succeeds Dick Field, who recently retired after is keeping “off-limits”—not just on land and occupying the position for the first six years sea, but to aircraft, as well—areas where BP of its existence. As a neighborhood plansays it’s conducting dangerous cleanup operaner, she was responsible for implementing tions. But residents and reporters who have the Neighborhood Notification Initiative, ventured into the cordoned areas have seen among other accomplishments, and she serves no hazardous work being done—only graphic as Vice President on the board of the Athens evidence of the spilled oil’s penetration of Land Trust. She’s a sharp, dedicated lady, and coastal wetlands. an excellent choice for the job.

Thanks to the coalition for facilitating this Also finalized last week were Mayor informative discussion; we’ll try to keep readHeidi Davison’s appointments for various ers posted on similar events in the future. county boards, authorities and commissions, including the Downtown Development Off and Running: After a very, shall we say, Authority, the Historic Preservation deliberate entry into the Athens mayoral Commission, the Planning Commission and the race, Spencer Frye has charged ahead of his Classic Center Authority. There are too many fellow candidates—at least in terms of his names to list here, but if you’re interested active engagement with the local media and, you can watch the mayor read them on the hence, with Athens voters. Frye issued two archived video of the June 2 M&C regular sespress releases during Flagpole’s last publicasion at the ACC website. tion cycle, both of which were covered in the local online and print media. The releases Dave Marr news@flagpole.com

Weird Stuff: Maybe it’s that summer heat that’s been getting to people, or perhaps the sheer insanity of random streets being ripped up every single summer, but lately there have been local built works and planning conversations that have left me scratching my head a little bit.

Sewer Disservice: First off, there’s the frenzy that some folks have whipped themselves into about the removal of a Sandy Creek sewer line from the county’s Service Delivery Plan.

It’s been a little rainy lately, and so perhaps people may have forgotten that catastrophic drought we had awhile back. You know, the one where we were a month or two out from literally running out of drinking water for the county? And maybe people are a little forgetful about just how bad the economy has been lately, now that things are starting to perk up economically. Maybe this has them in a gungho mood to throw up a few student apartment complexes, you know, for old time’s sake.

Unfortunately, those two problems haven’t gone anywhere. Athens is still overbuilt and

symbols of classical composers. Not to be a negative Nancy, but I don’t know if local rockand-rollers are necessarily burning through reams of sheet music as they write their original jams. Maybe the next few shelters to go in will be a little more representative of Athens. Check out athensarts.org/you-me-andthe-bus.php to see images of the other winning proposals. The best is yet to come, and I can’t wait to see the other seven built.

Emerging Neighborhood Commerce: Going back east on Broad, the transformation of the former Nuwabian temple into some handsome-looking retail spaces is nearly wrapping up. Additionally, local vintage store Ohh Boy! has moved in across the street. Along with Ben’s Bikes, Vision Video and other businesses, the corridor might actually be reaching a critical mass to achieve its own identity as a neighborhood commercial district. What would really be great, though, is a traffic light or stop sign somewhere along the stretch, to slow down the wave of speeding traffic along that route.

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The Lowry Situation: Rumors flew over the weekend that ACC Commissioner Doug Lowry would not be moving to Calgary as planned, and what’s more, would be running for reelection to his District 1 seat. But pending the final outcome of contract renegotiations between Lowry’s fiancee, Karen Liljebjelke, and the University of Calgary, where she accepted a job at the beginning of the year, it appears she will stay there and Lowry will go. Lowry is ambivalent: “I wish I could run again,” he says, but his top priority hasn’t changed. That is to be with his future wife.

The shutters they’ve just put up at ye olde downtown Holiday Inn offset the otherwise Modern structure with an “old-timey” touch. under-hydrated, and advocating for a by-right build-out of the entire county, especially our drinking water supply zone, is a little off.

Dubious “Improvements”: Intown, the Holiday Inn on Broad Street is getting some aesthetic upgrades, single-handedly stimulating our economy by keeping the local shutter dealerships and architectural cornice factories in business. I don’t quite know where they’re going with this facelift, but I can’t help but wonder if it might have been better to let those old Modernist buildings just stay Modern, rather than trying to give them that Classic City™ look. I was fairly partial to those EPCOT-style spaceship windows that are getting covered over. Would that money have been better spent by putting in street-level retail space where parking currently occupies the first floor? Such a move might do infinitely more to enliven Broad Street and make the building more of a landmark. Suppose the hotel’s restaurant was right out front; wouldn’t that make for a bit more of a destination?

Sour Notes: Further down the road, another Art Bus Shelter went in near the old West Broad Elementary; this one represents our unique rock music history with the musical

Tennis and Farmers: I’ll avoid rehashing the SPLOST tennis center, although I am amused by the idea that an existing venture that literally exchanges money for goods and services will be shoved out for one with a more nebulous and indirect “economic impact.” What is exciting to see is the new Tuesday Farmers Market in the Little Kings courtyard downtown. Combined with Athens Locally Grown and the Saturday market, we’re really getting a whole system of local food in Athens.

As the Farmers Market continues to grow, I wonder about its ability to expand into other emerging areas around town. What about Monday markets on the Eastside and Wednesdays on North Avenue? Each satellite market could be a weekly exercise in neighborhood commerce and alternative transportation for a cluster of neighborhoods around town. Further, what are the possibilities for the big Saturday Farmers Market to activate a not-so-successful intown park or vacant lot? Normaltown is doing pretty well right now; rather than asking what the tennis center will do to the market at Bishop Park, should we instead be asking what the market could do for its future new home?

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city pages some commissioners have suggested they’d be willing to reduce the number of tennis courts.

Organizers of the Athens Farmers Market do not concede that they are outgrowing Bishop Park—as Mayor Heidi Davison suggested at last month’s mayor and commission work session—or that the market would need Long planned except for specifics— to move anyway. “The plans we have seen for including where to build it—a tennis center the tennis center would basically require us to proposal approved by ACC voters in 2004 has move,” says Athens Farmers Market president hedged in county commissioners and aroused Jay Payne. “We draw somewhere [from] 1500 opponents who want to protect existing to 2000 people every Saturday morning… If uses at Bishop Park (which appears to be, it’s not Bishop Park, hopefully we can find by default, the likeliest site). Another highsome place that’s just as amenable and practipriority site—the Whit Davis Road side of cal and has all the benefits. But we haven’t Southeast Clarke Park—was nixed by ACC com- located that spot yet.” missioners after nearby residents complained No unpaved area (or tennis courts, with it would bring too much traffic. their special surfaces) could stand such heavy As the cheapest site to build on a budget foot traffic, Payne notes. He would like to see that’s “a million-and-a-half short” accorda covered pavilion developed—perhaps as a ing to commissioner Harry Sims (who chaired future SPLOST project—similar to the large, the site selection committee of “basically open tennis shed now at Bishop Park, that citizens that had an interest in tennis”) and might be used for “concerts, outdoor theater, based on a points system, Bishop Park was plus the farmers’ market.” the committee’s “reluctant” top recommendaACC commissioners may feel cornered tion. Commissioners plan to finalize a site at by the tennis center plan. Because voters their July 6 voting meeting approved it (along with (it will also be discussed other sales-tax-funded Commissioners plan at their June 17 agendaprojects, most of them setting session), although to finalize a site at their already built), they now opponents are asking for a must build it. According to July 6 voting meeting. delay.

Georgia case law quoted by A county-hired firm has ACC’s SPLOST office, “the drawn up “conceptual” plans for Bishop Park governing authority can make adjustments and the three runner-up sites: Satterfield Park, to the project to enhance its feasibility, but Southeast Clarke Park (on its Lexington Road the project cannot be abandoned” once votside) and the YWCO-owned land adjacent to ers approve—unless changing circumstances its Research Road facility. At Bishop, 10 new have actually made it infeasible to complete. courts would be added to the park’s 11 existAs initially proposed by three local tennis ing ones, replacing the ballfield and basketball associations, the tennis center was intended court (where the popular Saturday-morning “to meet the recreational tennis needs of the Athens Farmers Market is presently held) and citizens of Clarke County”—especially older part of the undeveloped field along Sunset residents, who may not play other sports—and Drive that’s often used for pickup soccer remedy the “lack of courts for league play” at games.

Bishop Park and the “lack of restrooms and Opponents—both nearby park users and centralized, lighted courts” that it said were supporters of the farmers market—have driving tennis leagues to facilities outside the started a Facebook group (“Protect Bishop county.

Park”), a website and a petition campaign.

It “would attract revenue-producing junior Having already heard objections from soccer and adult USTA tournaments” which would players, commissioners have asked for a new help defray operational costs, the initial proplan that would at least leave the soccer field posal said, but such tournaments are “not unchanged. Sims doesn’t see how that could the reason” to build it. No study or specific be done: “The site’s too small,” he says. “It’s estimates have been made of the tennis censomething that has to be sacrificed.” But ter’s potential to attract tournaments, and the

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brief project description publicized before the SPLOST vote includes no reference to tournament play. But drawing tournaments to Athens has since been emphasized; “it was really sold to the community as an economic development tool,” ACC Commissioner Kathy Hoard said at a May work session.

The initial proposal was to build the tennis center not within Bishop Park, but adjacent to it, on land then owned by the VFW. For land acquisition, $700,000 was proposed; but it was cut from the budget before the project was approved, and a long-term care hospital has since been built on the VFW land. Carol Myers served on the 2005 SPLOST citizens’ committee that reviewed the tennis center and other proposals. She endorsed it, she says, based on the proposal’s “depth of preparation.” A big decision for that committee, she recalls, was whether to include a new jail. The committee decided not to. “When we didn’t put the jail on, we had a lot of money” left for other projects. But then the elected commissioners added the downtown parking deck to the list, and the tennis center’s budget was reduced from $3.3 million to $2.4 million.

That has left the project underfunded.

Bishop Park got high ratings partly because 10 additional courts could be built there at the lowest cost, says site selection committee chairman Sims. “One of the big shocks” to the committee, he says, was how much it would cost to grade and prepare the sites. East Athens Community Park, for example, “has a lot of vacant land. But that would require a tremendous amount of grading.”

Sims’ committee reviewed over a hundred different sites, including some privately owned ones in case no county-owned sites proved suitable. The YWCO-owned site was included in the top four recommendations—and is “an awfully good site for a lot of reasons,” ACC Leisure Services Director Pam Reidy told commissioners at the May work session—but no money is budgeted to buy that land, and no purchase price has been discussed.

Four public hearings were held by the site selection committee; those hearings were attended by “tennis enthusiasts if nobody else,” Sims says.

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capitol impact Can Barnes or Oxendine Be Stopped?

John Oxendine and Roy Barnes have been consistent leaders in their respective primaries in the race for governor. With the July 20 primary only six weeks away, can they keep their leads and secure the nominations?

Barnes is the easy call right now in the Democratic primary. The former governor has maintained a strong lead in all the early polls, even if not so far ahead that he might win it on July 20. He also has been able to raise more money than any other candidate, Democratic or Republican. There was one recent poll that claimed Barnes had the support of 64 percent of likely Democratic voters, but that does not sound plausible. Most of the other polls have Barnes a few points below 50 percent, and his key supporters are careful to say they think he will be pushed into a runoff election.

The other Democrats are experienced candidates who have won many races in their political careers: Attorney General Thurbert Baker, veteran legislator DuBose Porter, and retired Adjutant General David Poythress. You wonder why some of them did not run in other statewide races where they would have had a more realistic shot at winning.

On the Republican side, the race is a little more competitive. Oxendine hired some new consultants last spring and has run a more disciplined campaign in recent weeks, avoiding public disputes and acting like a frontrunner. The conventional wisdom last year was that Oxendine would “implode” at some point and his campaign would collapse, but that hasn’t happened.

“He’s realized that this is a marathon, not a sprint,” said a campaign consultant.

Former Congressman Nathan Deal has survived unfavorable publicity and a House ethics committee scolding over an auto salvage business he owns that did business for years with the state. While he still trails Oxendine among Republican voters, a recent poll showed Deal

running slightly better against Barnes in a general election matchup than any of the other GOP contenders.

Former secretary of state Karen Handel runs neck-and-neck with Deal in the fight for second place and a spot in the GOP runoff, but she still has had her problems with fundraising. Handel was in the news over the past week because of a disagreement with Georgia Right to Life, the state’s leading anti-abortion organization. Her more moderate position on abortion could help Handel in a general election campaign against the Democratic nominee, but it could cause her problems among the more conservative voters who dominate the Republican primary.

Former state Senator Eric Johnson has raised more money in this primary than anybody but Oxendine and is considered by some to be the toughest opponent the Republicans could field against Roy Barnes. Johnson’s problem is that he still can’t break out of the single digits in the early polls of likely Republican voters.

With such a crowded Republican field, you would expect them to have started attacking each other with negative TV ads by now, but that has not been the case.

Money is scarce in this recession year and candidates are having to hold back on their barrage of TV commercials until election day gets closer. You can look for hard-hitting attack ads to start airing in the final two weeks before July 20.

There also appear to be a lot of Republican voters who simply haven’t made up their minds yet—as many as one-third of those polled in recent surveys are still in the undecided column.

Barnes and Oxendine, for now, remain the frontrunners in their primaries. If somebody hopes to knock either of them off, there isn’t much time left.

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This Just In from The Cobbham Courier

Cobbham Coyote Announces Run for Mayor [John English has revived Phinizy Spalding’s neighborhood newsletter, The Cobbham Courier, on the Cobbham listserv and has kindly allowed Flagpole to reprint this political scoop.]

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he Cobbham Coyote has thrown his/her hat in the ring and announced his/her candidacy for mayor of Athens. Our intoxicated reporter, Kathy Kirbo (assisted by Lauren O'Grady), caught up with Cobbham’s newest politician for a candid chat. Kirbo admitted that it was not the first political animal she had ever worked with.

CC: As mayor (or not) I can assure you I will personally see to it that that never happens.

KK: Where do you draw the line with backyard livestock?

What if somebody wants to start raising rabbits for consumption, or small goats?

KK: Let’s move on. Would you support a high-speed rail to Atlanta?

CC: Chickens are very important to our community.

KK: What? What does my question have to do with chickens?

Are you just like every other politician and will never answer the question?

CC: Sorry. I thought I smelled a chicken. Quick getaways are always useful. Atlanta has a lot of chickens.

KK: Let’s move on. The city just approved a pilot Trap/Neuter/Release program for feral cats with a controversial feeding requirement. What’s your take on this?

CC: First of all, I’m really not comfortable with labels like “feral.” I mean, you can’t define a whole population based on the behavior of a few rabid beasts. Rabies is a disease, after all.

And when we compare animal behavior to the rampant destruction, noise and disease-spreading done by humans…

I mean, who is really “feral” here? Go downtown on a weekend if you want to see feral. Anyway, I prefer “nondomesticated.” Having said all that, I support the feeding requirement. I’m not sure what the point of the Trap/ Neuter/Release part is, but I like cats that are well fed.

Kathy Kirbo: What made you decide to run?

Cobbham Coyote: I’m not running anywhere. I like it here.

KK: (Laughing nervously) No, I meant for mayor.

CC: Oh. Well, it seems like that’s the thing to do in this neighborhood.

You know, I’m a real “joiner.” I have to admit it got my hackles up a bit when everybody started claiming they were the Road Runner.

KK: I think that was front-runner.

CC: Oops, my bad.

KK: Well, I can see you’re getting hungry, so we’ll wrap this up. Thanks for your time.

CC: I’d love to have you for lunch some time.

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KK: Let’s talk a little about your platform. What would you like the public to know about your vision for our community?

CC: Well, I’m definitely your prochicken candidate. I’d like to see wellfed, happy chickens in every backyard.

KK: Have you really thought about the implications of that?

CC: Thought about it? What are you talking about? I think about it all of the time.

KK: I mean, that some folks are concerned about too many chickens in our urban neighborhoods—that there will be issues with containment and odors… that basically our neighborhoods will become overrun with chickens.

CC: That sounds delicious! Look, I’m the ultimate localvore.

I envision a world where every backyard is full of fresh produce, where every family has a compost heap… a world where you can just walk around and find good things to eat wherever you are.

KK: You’re drooling on my shoe.

CC: Sorry.

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The Cobbham Coyote: Aprowl in the Classic City S hortly after 11 a.m. on May 19, Kathy Kirbo paused in her work at her home office on Hill Street. Entering her kitchen, she observed a visitor slinking cautiously through her backyard, eating her mulberries.

“I knew right away it wasn’t a dog, because they act a lot different… I’ve been hearing about them coming into urban areas,” she says.

Kirbo, director of the local nonprofit Reef Ball Association, reported the news on her neighborhood listserv that a coyote was loose in her garden. Though she has been second-guessed as to the authenticity of the sighting, she says she has been around diverse forms of wildlife—including coyotes—from an early age, beginning at her parents’ rural farm in Roswell, GA. At least two of her neighbors around Hill and Cobb streets also saw and heard the animal over the next five days.

Incredulity at the notion of a coyote in an in-town urban neighborhood is unwarranted, according to Alex Coley, a wildlife biologist for the Georgia Department of Natural

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Resources (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division. but perhaps merely a greater visibility, according to Coley.

Coyotes, whose ears and snouts are more Even so, coyotes are not a significant pointed than those of domestic dogs, are historically associated with the Great Plains, and threat to local residents. No coyote attack a famous series of Warner Brothers cartoon on a human has ever been documented in shorts, of course, has indelibly associated Georgia, as the predators prefer attacking small animals, especially cats, according them in the public mind with the American to Coley. Patrick Rives, Superintendent of Southwest. However, their easy adaptability Athens-Clarke County to human-inhabited areas has allowed Animal Control, says “I knew right away it them to spread that only two service calls related to coytheir range throughwasn’t a dog, because otes have been made out most of North they act a lot different…” in the last year, and America. The comin the most recent plete eradication of Georgia’s native red wolf population in the case in January, no coyote could be found by responders. early 20th century made the spread of the “They are really good at avoiding human coyote, a rival predator, easier. contact,” he says.

“They are quite common statewide, even Since they cannot be trapped with the in metro Atlanta,” Coley says. conventional dog traps employed by Animal Suburban and urban habitats are attractive to the animals, as these environments Control, Rives says that removal of a coyote would require the assistance of one of the provide a greater abundance of mice, birds two private licensed nuisance wildlife trapand squirrels to eat. Though coyote compers that the DNR lists in Clarke County. The plaints in Georgia have risen in recent years, DNR also allows hunting of the non-native this may indicate not a rising population,

species all year. Both Animal Control and the DNR advise preventative measures of restricting access to things that might attract coyotes—that is, securing trash containers and fencing in animals or moving them indoors at night.

During the period of sightings in the Cobbham District, Kirbo’s pet dog, an eightmonth-old Border Collie named Indi Boo, remained on alert, often sniffing along the coyote’s trail in the backyard from the fence, which had been burrowed under, to the raided plot of mulberry bushes.

“She knows something’s up with the coyote poop; she’s been looking around,” Kirbo says.

Since a possible howl heard on the morning of May 24, the coyote appears to have vanished back into the suburban unknown, leaving Indi Boo unmolested in her backyard Frisbee-catching endeavors.

“Hopefully, it has gone over to greener pastures,” Kirbo says. “[I] can’t help but feel sorry for it; it has to survive, too.”

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BALLE Conference in Charleston Sustainability Served Southern Style

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emergent field states that economies should serve people and communities, not the other way around. It proposes that a new, transparent and responsible system be built inside the old and that, instead of turning our backs on free markets, we humanize and scale them appropriately to community needs. In Korten’s words, “…a proper market economy operates with… equitable local ownership under the public oversight of democratically accountable governments.”

It is in this context that Woody Tasch, chairman emeritus of Investors’ Circle (a network that channels funds and resources toward initiatives that promote efforts to achieve a sustainable economy) and an experienced venture capitalist and entrepreneur, can state: “There is such a thing as money that is too fast, companies that are too big, and finance that is too complex.” And Don Shaffer, CEO of RSF Social Finance, a firm that has provided close to $300 million in loans and grants to social-mission organizations, can ask the question: “Can money heal?”

community self-reliance, and which kinds are the worst.”

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the process of determining best and worst business models for our communities, BALLE has established six essential areas of focus: Sustainable Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Green Building, Zero-Waste Manufacturing, Independent Retail and Community Capital. Like links in a chain that collectively create a finished model, these categories serve to strengthen a holistic, systems-based approach to community economics that works alongside local governments and the non-profit sector to create real wealth and jobs with dignity.

Understanding that a real, local, living economy is made up of many moving parts, the working philosophy of BALLE is to focus on capacity-building for the six separate components listed above. The beauty of this organization is that, because of its non-hierarchal nature, the collective knowledge of BALLE is informed directly by the grass-roots. This open

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harleston, South Carolina is one of the jewels of the Southern coastal lowcountry. A sparkling example of America’s colonial past, it’s a city of water, bridges and lighthouses built upon a peninsula pushing into the Atlantic. The far southern end of the city features an oasis of greenspace known as the Battery. A Civil War remnant dotted with now silent cannon, the Battery has evolved into an open commons shared by all in this community.

Standing here in late May as the tide goes out and the ocean breeze eases the afternoon humidity, the air is heavy with history. Like the trees growing on the Battery, Charleston is rooted deep in the soil of the past. Yet recently the city extended its renowned Southern hospitality to the ideas and visions of the future of a new economy. This image of the future is built upon local, green and sustainable businesses. It proposes a decentralized economic system that exemplifies the principles of a “triple bottom line”: honoring people and planet before top-down corporate profits.

The Business Alliance of Local Living Economies (BALLE) is a national non-profit that nurtures a growing network of socially responsible firms committed to sustainability. BALLE’s mission is to catalyze, strengthen and connect networks of locally owned, independent businesses dedicated to building strong living economies. The weekend of May 21 saw Charleston’s own Lowcountry Local First network play host to the first-ever BALLE conference in the Southeast.

After nearly a decade of convergences occurring in the West and the Northeast, it is a tribute to the success of Lowcountry Local First that it has earned this honor.

It is also a clear indication that the community of Charleston has made a deep commitment to supporting local solutions to food, housing and the other necessities of life. The logo for this year’s conference is a historic lighthouse with the motto “Lighting the Way to a New Economy,” a truly appropriate symbol.

Gazing into Charleston Harbor, a white shrimp boat can be seen gracefully cutting the shimmering waves on the blue horizon.

Its nets hang slack to either side of the vessel, swaying in the soft breeze. Once a common sight on these shores as local fishermen reaped the bounty of the sea, this scene has been replaced by marinas full of yachts and sailboats. Overfishing, coastal development, environmental degradation and globalization have all contributed to the downfall of this native industry. Across the harbor on Morris Island stands a historic lighthouse saved by the citizens of Charleston. A victory for the vision of this year’s BALLE conference would be that restored lighthouse shining the way for a whole new generation of local shrimpboat captains committed to sustainable methods and a new economy.

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ligned with the BALLE model of a future economy are some of the most innovative modern thinkers on the topic of “transformative economics”: individuals like David Korten, founder of Yes! magazine and author of The Great Turning, who gave the keynote address to this year’s conference. This

These are not fanciful ideas advanced by idealists with no connection to the world of business entrepreneurism. Attending this year’s conference were individuals from all corners of the economy: public, private and non-profit. Alongside business executives who built firms from the ground up were heads of large philanthropic organizations: people like Jennifer Buffet, daughter-in-law of investor Warren Buffet, who heads the multi-million dollar NoVo foundation and is a recipient of a Clinton Global Citizen Award.

As diverse as the attendees were, all had one common goal: transforming our modern economy to one honoring community and sustainability. This vision embraces the innovation and efficiency that free markets inspire, but checks the worst excesses of modern consumer capitalism by reengineering local systems of accountability. As Michael Shuman, founding member of BALLE and author of Going Local states: “Being either for or against business is antithetical to creating self-reliant communities. It’s better to sort out which kinds of businesses are the best partners for

flow of information originating from the various networks allows for direct action to take into account a sense of place, history, culture and the physical environment. Solutions for green building or sustainable agriculture are different for the desert of New Mexico versus the heartland of Iowa. This paradigm gives local networks a chance to innovate and try new things without fear of failure. BALLE then serves as a clearinghouse, helping to disseminate these lessons to the rest of the organizations in the network. This approach is an active model of creating an information commons and aids in collective learning.

Each different component of the BALLE model was fully explored at this year’s conference by experts in these six separate fields.

Creative solutions and exciting advances were discussed with great enthusiasm by those in attendance. All across this nation, local BALLE chapters are using the tools at their disposal to make their communities into more sustainable places to live with affinities for choosing local options in food, clothing and housing.

In each of these communities, experts in the

field of sustainability have plugged into the BALLE model, and the feedback loop continues to grow. The ripples of this movement are just now being felt, and the long-term outlook for positive impact grows exponentially as new networks rise up.

How can a city like Athens apply the principles of the BALLE model to its own specific set of challenges?

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thens, GA is still largely an economically, if not also a racially, segmented community. With one of the highest poverty rates for a county its size in the nation, this area knows the burdens of economic hardship. The essential challenges for this city are economic ones, at the forefront being: How do we create jobs? For too long, Athens has been a company town for UGA, a condition that ensured prosperity but ultimately limited imagination. But in these difficult days, with that center of gravity in a reduced state due to budget cuts, we see the tenuous nature of all other economic connections. And all the academic investigations into the nature of poverty aside, where we may yet find relief is in the creation of local jobs in local industries supported by local consumers. This basic issue and the triangulation of citizen intent, non-profit mandates and county legislation used to solve it will be the essential work of any new mayor of Athens.

In taking steps toward a new economy for our community, new ways of thinking must evolve alongside any efforts. A larger vision must emerge that questions the basic assumptions of price and competition, replacing them instead with an expanded understanding of true cost and cooperation. The BALLE model is one that would work well in Athens. It is a way of being in the world that looks farther than short-term profits and debunks the myth of homo economicus, that neoclassical vision of humanity as a machine programmed solely for self-gratification.

We must evolve past this short-sighted approach and reach what ecological economist Herman Daly has termed “personin-community.” This view holds that an individual is only as prosperous and secure as the social fabric reinforcing his or her condition. It says that present sacrifice most often ensures future reward and that altruism has a place in a market economy.

These are lessons Wall Street failed to learn, but ones Main Street can no longer ignore and still ensure the health and vitality of its surrounding communities. Back in Charleston, the closing reception of this year’s BALLE conference is held on the water at a place called the Maritime Center. Dishes of local shrimp and grits are washed down with glasses of Palmetto Ale, a local micro-brew.

As I turn away from the water’s edge and face home to Georgia, somewhere behind me the tide is starting to turn.

Jonathan Robert For an expanded analysis of each of the separate BALLE components of a living economy, as well as to learn what other communities are doing to go local in their areas and how these innovations could be applied right here in Athens, please read the extended version of this article at Flagpole.com.

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

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. k THE A-TEAM (PG-13) For the big screen, the A-Team—Col. John “Hannibal” Smith (Liam Neeson), Lt. Templeton “Faceman” Peck (Bradley Cooper), Capt. “Howling Mad” Murdock (District 9’s Sharlto Copley) and Sgt. Bosco “B.A.” Baracus (Quinton “Rampage” Jackson)—have become Iraq War veterans struggling to clear their names with the U.S. military, which thinks they are guilty of a crime they did not commit. Director Joe Carnahan has yet to make good on the potential he showed with Narc.

The trailer leads me to believe this flick could be the one to beat this summer.

With Jessica Biel.

AUTISM: THE MUSICAL (NR) 2007.

This award-winning documentary from director Tricia Regan reveals the human stories around autism as it follows five L.A. children over the course of six months. The film captures the struggles and triumphs of their family lives and observes how this musical production gives these performers a comfort zone in which they can explore their creative sides. Winner of two Emmys, including Outstanding Nonfiction Special. Part of the ACC Library’s iFilms series.

BABIES (PG) Shockingly, I found the trailer for this infant doc as cute and endearing as it was intended.

(The Sufjan Stevens song is perfect accompaniment to the two crying babies.) Chronicling a year in the lives of four babies from around the world--Ponijao (Opuwo, Namibia), Bayar (Bayanchandmani, Mongolia), Mari (Tokyo, Japan), and Hattie (San Francisco, California)—Babies appeals to me much more than the animal documentaries of the last few years.

Director Thomas Balmes won a couple of awards for his The Gospel According to the Papuans.

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”).

CITY ISLAND (PG-13) Patriarch Vince Rizzo (Andy Garcia) is a corrections officer in City Island, a fishing village in the Bronx, who has been hiding a secret from his family: his dream to become an actor. Garcia, whose comic chops have been heretofore untested (I missed his performance in Beverly Hills Chihuahua), is joined by an impressive ensemble cast to complete the family portrait of dysfunction, including Julianna Margulies, Emily Mortimer and Alan Arkin, to name a few. Director-screenwriter Raymond De Felitta’s indie flick covers familiar ground with the quirky, dysfunctional Italian family that yells a lot, but this winner of the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival looks genuinely amusing.

DATE NIGHT (PG-13) Tina Fey and Steve Carell are the Fosters, a married couple trying to liven things up with a night on the town. But a simple case of mistaken identity turns into more than the Fosters bargained for. Date Night should be no better than your average rom-action-edy, but Fey, Carell and their inspired support shape a run-ofthe-mill, high-concept blockbuster in their comedic image rather than allow it to remove their brainy comic brawn.

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GREENBERG (R) Noah Baumbach (the Oscar nominated 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 (indie hottie Greta Gerwig, Baghead and The House of the Devil), an aspiring singer. The trailer looks humorously twee. With Rhys Ifans.

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HOT TUB TIME MACHINE (R) 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 hottub-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.

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

China. When bullies begin picking on Dre, he takes up karate, thanks to lessons from expert/handyman, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan). For nostalgia’s sake, I do wish they had kept the Mr. Miyagi moniker. Director Harald Zwart also wrought Agent Cody Banks and The Pink Panther 2.

KILLERS (PG-13) Yay. A Mr. & Mrs. Smith knockoff starring Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher is just what I wanted to kick off the movie month of June. Heigl’s suburban wife, Jen, discovers her hubby, Spencer (Kutcher), is an assassin, and he is worth millions to some fellow assassins that have been trailing the couple since they met.

Your request for gold necklaces has been denied. 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.

IRON MAN II (PG-13) Iron Man’s second mission picks up right after his last. Tony Stark, having outed himself as the armor-clad superhero, must do battle against a new foe: government bureaucracy. Facing down a congressional committee chaired by a particularly snide Senator played by Garry Shandling with rapid-fire wit as opposed to his trademark repulsor beams, Stark manages to maintain control of his proprietary technology as fears of other iron men become campaign fodder. Screenwriter Justin Theroux (Tropic Thunder) almost buries the witty humanity that distinguished Iron Man under a heap of metallic superhero clichés. Almost.

JOAN RIVERS: A PIECE OF WORK (R) Directors Ricki Stern and Anne Sternberg (The Devil Came on Horseback and The Trials of Darryl Hunt) document the life and career of Joan Rivers as she marks her 75th birthday. The doc featurese the kind, funny and not so kind wishes of Kathy Griffin, Don Rickles and Joan’s daughter, Melissa, as they celebrate Joan. Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, where editor Penelope Falk won the Documentary Film Editing Award.

THE KARATE KID (PG) This remake is more intriguing than many. A single mother (Taraji P. Henson) and her young son, Dre (Jaden Smith, son of Will and Jada Pinkett, the power couple producing the movie), move to

LETTERS TO JULIET (PG) While in Verona, young American Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) finds a 50-year-old letter addressed to Juliet and decides to answer it. Soon she is seeking Claire’s (Vanessa Redgrave) Romeo, Lorenzo, and falling for the older woman’s grandson, Charlie (Christopher Egan).

Anyone else but Seyfried (Mamma Mia!, “Big Love”), and I would probably hate this Sophie character. Letters to Juliet is another innocuous, romance fueled by chaste-teen-girl longing and Nicholas Sparks’ novels. Its targeted demo will be smitten; everyone else, not so much.

MARMADUKE (PG) So the comic strip canine becomes a live-action movie, and Owen Wilson voices the teenaged Great Dane. I am sure the kiddies will eat this up just as greedily as they did both Alvin and the Chipmunks movies. Lee Pace (“Pushing Daisies”) and Judy Greer star as Marmaduke’s human owners, while a slew of familiar actors—Emma Stone, Ron Perlman, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jeremy Piven, Steve Coogan, Fergie, George Lopez—give voice to the animal kingdom. Directed by Tom Dey (Shanghai Noon, Failure to Launch).

MICMACS (R) In Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s first film since 2004’s A Very Long Engagement, the quirky French auteur seems to be returning to the stranger fare of his popular team-ups with Marc Caro. Bazil (Dany Boon), recently recovered from a bullet to the brain, and a group of junk dealers plot vengeful destruction on two major arms manufacturers. I am excited about seeing a new eccentric vision from Jeunet.

Nominated for three Césars (not surprisingly Best Costume Design, Best Production Design and Best Sound).

OCEANS (G) Disneynature’s second Earth Day release, following last year’s Earth, is being described as “part thriller, part meditation.” Narrated by Pierce Brosnan, Oceans examines the

mysteries of what truly lives under the sea. Directors Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud were responsible for the awe-inspiring, technological breakthrough Winged Migration. Will the success of television programs like “Planet Earth” and “Life” ever translate to the box office? Disneynature’s already lined up 2011’s Earth Day release: African Cats: Kingdom of Courage.

ONDINE (PG-13) Neil Jordan brings an Irish fairy tale to the big screen. A fisherman (Colin Farrell) catches the mysterious Ondine (Alicja Bachleda).

Naturally, they fall in love. If it could happen in Splash, why not here?

Jordan’s films are typically worth watching even when they are not The Crying Game or The Butcher Boy. Ondine will probably get lost amid the cacophonous summer explosions.

Winner of four Irish Film and Television Awards (including Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress).

PLEASE GIVE (R) In Friends with Money, filmmaker Nicole Holofcener’s newest film, a couple, Kate and Alex (Catherine Keener and Oliver Platt), plot to expand their New York City apartment. But things grind to a halt after they befriend their elderly neighbor Andra (Ann Guilbert) and butt heads with her granddaughters (Rebecca Hall and Amanda Peet). One can easily imagine this film appealing to the fanbase Holofcener has built through Friends with Money, Walking and Talking, and Lovely & Amazing.

PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME (PG-13) Calling Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time a great videogame movie is sort of misleading. Sure, the plot kind of comes from Jordan Mechner’s groundbreaking game and the subsequent, superior sequels, but Mechner’s creation borrowed from the Middle Eastern magic carpet rides Hollywood used to love.

PoP sounds—and is—silly, but the movie is old-fashioned fun. Too bad Gyllenhaal is a better actor than he is a movie star.

ROBIN HOOD (PG-13) On paper, a realistic, “historically accurate” version of the Robin Hood myth from the Gladiator team and super-producer Brian Grazer read like a dynamite summer blockbuster, but in reality, a dour, dark, incredibly anachronistic (everyone is a feminist, ecumenical, Enlightenment philosopher) Robin Hood is no Robin Hood at all. I would rather rewatch the 1938 Errol Flynn masterpiece, The Adventures of Robin Hood, than this version. In the medieval darkness, Russell Crowe’s Robin kind of misses the target.

THE RUNAWAYS (NR) A dramatic biopic following the rise and fall of the legendary all-girl punk-rock band of female misfits in the seventies, The Runaways was written and directed by Floria Sigismondi (who directed music videos for such theatrical performers as Marilyn Manson, David Bowie and Christina Aguilera) with the help of executive producer and former Runaway, Joan Jett. Starring Dakota Fanning (Cheri Currie) and Kristin Stewart (a dynamic Joan Jett), The Runaways made its world premiere at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.

THE SECRET OF KELLS (NR) In the Middle Ages, amid the barbarian invasions from the North, young Brendan lives in a walled city under

the guardianship of his stern uncle, the Abbot Cellach (v. Brendan Gleeson).

When Father Aidan, a master illuminator, seeks refuge in Kells, Brendan learns the methods behind the scribe’s mysterious art. The Secret of Kells should be known to everyone, especially parents seeking a superior substitute to Furry Vengeance.

SEX AND THE CITY 2 (R) Carrie and the girls are back on the big screen, but the results are more seasons five and six than the more pleasant seasons two through four. Opening with an audacious out of the closet gay wedding between two series regulars, SATC2 seems to be openly parodying itself.

The punnery is rancid, and none of the women are happy with their present roles: Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) as wife, Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) at work, Charlotte (Kristin Davis) as mother, and Samantha (Kim Cattrall) as menopausal 50-something. The girls get their groove back (kind of) once they arrive in a new city, Abu Dhabi, but the appearance of Carrie’s old love, Aidan (John Corbett), strains the fun.

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, little-known British comic Jim Field Smith makes an underwhelming directorial debut with another script from the Sex Drive duo of Sean Anders and John Morris.

(These two are also responsible for the upcoming Hot Tub Time Machine.)

SHREK FOREVER AFTER (PG) Inoffensive and boring, Shrek Forever After offers nothing new, instead relying on a stale formula of non-stop pop culture references and the faded charms of its star voices, especially Myers and Eddie Murphy.

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.

SPLICE (R) A quasi-monster, psychosexual body-horror flick that combines the oeuvre of David Cronenberg with a nicely produced ‘50s B-movie, Splice should have appealed to me more. A couple of genetic engineers, Clive and Elsa (Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley), create an animal-human hybrid, Dren (ably played by Delphine Chanéac). Of course, Dren unleashes a Pandora’s box of moral quandaries that strain Clive and Elsa’s relationship. Splice’s biggest trouble is a surprising one, its leads. Brody and Polley do not jibe. At least the monsterhound in me enjoyed himself, blissfully laughing aloud at the characters’ horrific, self-made misfortunes.

WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO? (PG-13) Tyler Perry returns with a sequel to the best movie he has made to date, and it is more of the same. The marital jokes battle the marital strife for superiority, and preachiness defeats all. The four couples—Terry and Diane (Perry and Sharon Leal), Patricia and Gavin (Janet Jackson and Malik Yoba), walking, yelling stereotypes Angela and Marcus (Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White) and Sharon and hubby Troy (Jill Scott and Lamman Rucker)—haven’t come far since the last trip.

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movie pick Greek Out GET HIM TO THE GREEK (R) Even I thought I might be tiring of the Apatow regime that had ruled comedy semi-autocratically before being toppled by last summer’s huge hit, The Hangover. Get Him to the Greek, from the director of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, reminded me of how great cinematic comedy had been under the iron thumb of Apatow.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall director Nicholas Stoller takes the writing reins from star Jason Segel, unleashing the “How I Met Your Mother” star’s rock god, Aldous Snow (Russell Brand), Jonah Hill and Russell Brand in a story almost all his own. The Infant Sorrow frontman has to share the spotlight with record company drone Aaron Green (Jonah Hill), sent to ferry him from London to the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. On the way, Aaron must ensure that the infamous, alcoholic drug user stays clean (enough) to perform on “The Today Show” and at his first live rock show in three years.

During overseas flights, extreme partying and an unexpected side trip to Vegas, the rock god and the rock geek bond in the fashion of fictional comic gentlemen.

Anyone tiring of Brand’s brand of rock-god humor might groan at the funnyman’s first true starring role. He does not break character and is on the entire time. Yet the heart that Apatow productions are known for softens Brand. We know from Forgetting Sarah Marshall that behind Snow’s blinding rock star is a genuinely nice guy. We learn in Get Him to the Greek that he is also a needy, lonely dude, and Brand nails all facets of Snow, save the truly nasty side of fame. Snow isn’t that kind of guy, and neither is Hill’s Green, which is a smart move for the portly, unkempt comic. He needed the likable everyman role, à la Seth Rogen in Knocked Up, if he ever wanted to escape the ludicrously powerful gravitational pull of the planet of the abrasive sidekick.

Be not fooled by the trailers (I was), featuring unfunny gags (many of which did not make the final cut) to draw in the moviegoing masses. With 109 minutes of laughter and Apatowian affection, Get Him to the Greek is the summer’s best comedy to date.

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etting off the train every morning, I was met with brilliant work of the animated drama genre. Drafting two a distinct formula of smells. It became like a daily lead characters with no names and very few words, Chomet, spiritual ritual, awakening my senses and helping me who had some help from Jacques Tati, magically depicts the shake off the celebrations of the night before. First, it struggle of living happily when the world is seemingly against was the wave of French perfumes, floral and airy and such an idea. It tells the story of a middle-aged magician who oh-so refreshing in those early moments of the day. Next, the more or less adopts an orphaned young girl. Together, the powerful, buttery aroma of freshly baked, marvelously golden two attempt to build some sort of family unit and shield one bread hit me, creating a fierce wave of hunger deep in my another from the harsh realities of life. A beautiful dance of belly. As I made my way further from the station and closer to sorrow and growth, The Illusionist is an artistic coup. the ocean and city hub, I was confronted by the delightfully pungent scents of seawater. Hard salts, urgent waves and clean 4. Howl: Admittedly, this piece may not be everyone’s cup of breezes all intermingled in the space that surrounded me. tea. Mixing black and white, color and animation to tell the For 12 straight days, this pattern of aromatic forces story of Allen Ginsberg’s poem “Howl,” and the ensuing trial remained as steady as my diet of baguettes, Cola Light and dealing with the definition of obscenity, this movie plays out inexpensive French wine. Cannes. Regrettably, thankfully, there as true poetry in motion. Indie-star-du-jour James Franco is no other place like it on Earth.

At least, no place that I know of.

From May 12 to 23, I lived and breathed this small, bustling city on the French Rivera, attending the Cannes Film Festival as part of my graduate studies at UGA. For those long, intense and unforgettable 12 days, I hopped from movie theater to movie theater, taking in as many films as my brains could handle and my feet would allow. All totaled, I saw 43 feature-length films, plus about two dozen shorts, with the average day bringing in somewhere between five and eight screenings.

These films ranged from mindblowing, life-altering excellent to mind-numbing, life-altering horrendous to just damn dull.

Of all the brain-stuffing moviebinging I have done in recent Aaron Tveit and James Franco star in Howl, a film about Allen Ginsberg. weeks, I have discovered several films of which you, Flagpole readers, need to take note. Mind you, there is no guarantee that all (playing a young Ginsberg) proves why he has won over so of these titles will make their way into the Athens market. But many screaming fans: the dude can act. As for the supporting with any luck, area theater and video rental store owners are cast, with names like Jon Hamm, Mary-Louise Parker, David reading this. What now follows is a list of the top-five mustStrathairn and Jeff Daniels, it would be impossible to screw see or must-rent—as the case may be—films I viewed at the this film up. Cast and direction together are able to keep festival, listed in no particular order. things on track, with masterful precision and skill. Again, this film is a trip, but if you’re into that kind of thing, it’s certainly 1. Blue Valentine: Starring indie favs Ryan Gosling and a trip worth taking.

Michelle Williams, Blue Valentine flips between past and present to tell the story of a married couple, faced with a crum5. Biutiful: The film of frenzy at this year’s festival, Biutiful bling marriage and rising disdain for each other. Though it made a lasting impression on Cannes viewers, myself included. may sound like just any other love-gone-wrong flick, here is Showing the acting chops he displayed in No Country for Old a film that intricately depicts the gritty, uncomfortable and Men, Javier Bardem steals the screen, portraying a dying man often tragically beautiful results of what happens when a union trying to make amends for the evil he has done in the world. becomes void of communication, honesty and attention.

These are no small evils, either. These are man-killing, hateThe portrayals of Cindy and Dean played respectively by breeding evils, and his soul-cleansing process is less than sucWilliams and Gosling are a pitch-perfect example of how acting cessful. The grit and drama of this piece make it chilling and should be done. Director Derek Cinafrance, who has been workincomprehensibly brilliant, though the language barrier and ing on this piece for some 12 years, masterfully understands need for subtitles may make this film less popular stateside how to create a film that is entirely real and ethereal, leaving than it was at the festival. the ending open to interpretation.

Here’s a quick cache of my picks for 2010 runner-ups. Look 2. Of Gods and Men: Herein lies a film of faith and its impact for these titles at your local theater or, at least, your local on even the holiest of men. Based on the true story of nine video store: French monks living peacefully among Muslims in Algeria, who go missing during a sudden waft of terrorism, Of Gods and Men • Freakonomics (based on the popular book of the same name) left me haunted by not only a chilling tale, but also by shots • Gasland (charmingly informative documentary from newbie of the sparse panoramic landscape and poignant performances.

Josh Fox) French director Xavier Beauvois intoxicates viewers with this • The Perfect Host (witty thriller with the unlikely David Hyde historical drama, pacing the film in a slow, crafted manner that Pierce) may prove daunting for the inpatient but rewarding for dedi• You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (the latest from director cated audiences. It was easy to see why this in-competition Woody Allen) film took home the festival’s Grand Prix award.

• Twelve (teen-angst drama starring Rory Culkin) • The Romantics (moving rom-com with, forgive me, Katie 3. The Illusionist: Director Sylvain Chomet dazzled audiences Holmes) in 2003 with his animated feature film The Triplets of Bellville.

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Steady On: Local beat keeper and promoter Nate Mitchell (Cars Can Be Blue) has been steadily creating cool and offbeat events for his Sunday-night shows at Ben’s Bikes, and he has a mega-cool show coming up in July that I can’t wait to mention. Taking place at the Melting Point on July 17, Cars Can Be Blue will open for Jeff Walls and Murray Attaway’s (each of Guadalcanal Diary, among others) new band Bomber City. Well, “new” isn’t exactly correct since they’ve worked steadily in practice for the past decade or so, but, hell, it’s new to you. And me. Walls says, “it’s basically the Nairobi Trio with Murray on guitar and vocals and a different keyboard player. It’s sort of an excuse for Murray and me to play material we’ve written over the last 10 years

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Cars Can Be Blue that hasn’t had an outlet. The style is vaguely ‘67-era psych/garage/pop/freak beat, but it’s our own thing.” In other news, Cars Can Be Blue just performed at the San Francisco Popfest a couple of weeks back and even squeezed in a gig at Berkeley, CA’s deservedly legendary 924 Gilman Street venue.

Just in Time for School: Dead Confederate will release its second full-length album on Aug. 24. Titled Sugar, the album was recorded with engineer John Agnello (The Hold Steady, Alice Cooper, The Outfield) in New Jersey.

Dinosaur, Jr.’s J. Mascis makes a special appearance on the track “Giving It All Away,” and the album is a split release between The Artists Organization (TAO) Recordings and Brooklyn’s Old Flame Records. In other news, Dead Confederate just wrapped up a tour of Europe and the UK and is slated to play the 40 Watt on Saturday, June 26 as part of AthFest. For more info, please see www.myspace.com/deadconfederate.

Baby, You Can Buy Their Car: Athens’ best “indie-soul” band, The HEAP, has a creative Kickstarter project in the works. Due to its killer-ness (and, for once, I’m not being

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An Empty Throne: Local band The Border Lions is in the process of replacing its drummer, now that skin-hitter Andy Hill has left the group. Well, Hill will continue to gig with the band until summer’s end, but then that’s it. The split is friendly, though, and it just seems like The Border Lions’ commitment was cutting too far into the Atlanta-based Hill’s other responsibilities. Romanenko guitarist Jessie Marston has filled in before, and probably will some more, but not on a permanent basis. The classic rock-influenced band is unique in that it doesn’t cop any fashion trappings or steal any obvious hooks but, rather, is keenly aware of the varied nuance found in the music of The Beatles, Velvet Underground and others it readily lists as influences. The Border Lions next play locally at the Go Bar on Wednesday, June 9. Visit them over at www. myspace.com/theborderlionsband.

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Making a Difference Rising Sun Youth Club Supports Underprivileged Kids in NE Georgia

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heavy bags and speed bags, and provide a permanent space for the club to grow.

The name Rising Sun Youth Club, and its logo of a sunrise coming up over a Christian cross, has only been in use for a short while but the religious roots of the classes go back several years.

“We make no bones about it. We’re solidly Christian. We pray before and after each class,” says Croya. When asked if this was ever a problem because of the county government administering the program, Croya says, “Well, this is Madison County” and admitted full stop that he knows other counties, namely Clarke, wouldn’t be so comfortable with the idea.

It seems, however, that it’s less a case of blurring the line between religion and state and more a case of the county government simply needing and supporting youth programs. Even so, the local church culture of Madison County is so strong that the Recreation Department discourages coaches from scheduling events on Wednesday evenings in order to prevent kids from having to choose between mid-week church or sports.

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streets are quiet, and the summer air is thick around the Old Colbert Gym. The only noises anybody will hear, at least on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, are the sounds of the kids from the Rising Sun Youth Club. The high-windowed, non-air-conditioned building stands at the corner of Fourth and Bradshire streets in front of the former Madison County Elementary School, which is now empty, save for a printing company and the local Lions Club.

“I went to school there,” says Jess Croya, founder of the Rising Sun Youth Club. Indeed, he spent the bulk of his youth in Madison County and started teaching martial arts in Colbert eight years ago through the same recreation department where he learned his skills.

Croya, who holds multiple black belts, including a seconddegree black belt in the Japanese style of Aikido, has a very personal reason, though, for wanting to give something to the kids of Madison County. He says, “I wanted to give kids what I never got. I never got encouragement. Nobody every cared what kinds of grades I got.”

He was introduced to martial arts through his brother’s best friend, Randy Payne, who is a good seven years older, and his high school pal, Adam Gibby. Payne is also actively involved with Rising Sun. Although the mixed martial arts classes he teaches, along with his former student who is now an instructor, Ty Lord, have thus far been administered through the Madison County Recreation Department, the plan is to move to a different building about five miles to the east in Comer, GA. The Old Colbert Gym, under county use since 1984, but clearly older, and whose name seems colloquial but is referenced as such by the locals and on all relevant county documents, can be rented by pretty much anyone.

The martial arts program has never been able to set up its gear permanently. Instead, all its equipment must be stored under the bleachers W il son after each class. The new location will allow the club to set up a proper boxing ring, hang its

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Croya graduated from Madison County High School in 1989 and now lives in relatively wealthy Oconee County, but says he has no desire to teach there. “Madison County is so poor,” he says. “This is where kids need help. Pretty much all the kids who come here have at least one parent missing from their lives. Some [of their parents] are into drugs and are gone for whatever reason. Some don’t even have one parent at home.

Their grandparents will bring them [to class].”

Some parents, though, do show up. Todd Turk started bringing his son to the classes after team sports “just weren’t working out for him.” Turk adds, “He needed to find an alternative sport which would give him self-confidence and self-esteem.

These kids are encouraged constantly, which doesn’t happen a lot [in other sports].”

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oldest son needed help with concentration,” she says. “He had trouble staying on task at school. This has helped him learn how to focus and taught him respect, both of which you need for success at school.”

The club hopes to move into the Comer location, which is owned by King’s Way Bible Church, by the end of summer, but the building needs approximately $45,000 in renovations, including a new roof, classroom walls and new plumbing.

The group is holding a benefit event, SummerJam 2010, this Saturday to raise funds to facilitate the move.

The program currently costs each student $25 a month. At the new location, Rising Sun will teach students regardless of their ability to pay. The club accepts students from anywhere, though. Croya says, “If they can get here, they are welcome to participate.” Other aspects, such as academic tutoring, goal planning and career days, are being worked into the program.

There’s very little formal outreach, though, and news of the club spreads largely by word of mouth.

Cousins Wilson and Casey Pacheco, 18 and 14 respectively, heard about the club from a person at their high school and travel from Oglethorpe County to take classes. The elder Pacheco, who moved to Georgia from the Long Island community of Brentwood, NY, concentrates his skills solely on boxing and drove to Lawrenceville for instruction for a year until he heard about Rising Sun. Already a skilled fighter, he won a bout this past February against an opponent four years his senior.

Another student, 17-year-old Jordan Howard, has been with Rising Sun for a little over two years and focuses on both martial arts and kickboxing. A rising senior at Madison County High School, his goal is to compete for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. This week he’s attending the Naval Academy Summer Seminar, a six-day orientation course.

Lord, a 1994 graduate of Madison County High School, remembers why he got into this.

He says, “I saw how much [former county coach] Larry Evans gave and how remarkable it was to me.” Lord took over Evans’ course and then combined it with an existing course Croya was teaching.

For his part, Croya is gently thankful. His sturdy, 250-pound build and multiple black belts seem to melt away when he looks down at the floor of the Old Colbert gym to watch his students continue a tradition that has meant so much to him. He vocally thanks God (“Only by the grace of God will we be successful,” he says), his wife and Ty Lord for the success of Rising Sun. “I’m just blessed,” he says quietly. “The whole program is so blessed.”

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1995 world-famous producer Danger Mouse wasn’t yet called Danger Mouse. He hadn’t collaborated with the likes of MF DOOM (to form DANGERDOOM), Gorillaz, Beck, Cee-Lo Green (to form Gnarls Barkley) and many more. He hadn’t moved to London to explore his craft, and it would be years before he was on every musician’s A-list. Back then, Danger Mouse went by his given name, Brian Burton, and was a freshman studying film at UGA and living in Athens. Though he considered himself an artist, he had never made music any substantial way.

“I saw the Elephant Six stuff that was going on, and I figured out that music was art—I had always looked at music like it was on its own,” he says. Lumping music with other art forms, in Burton’s mind, gave him a free pass into the medium. “I could approach it the way an artist does, which means you don’t have to be good at anything,” he says.

“You can just create and interpret and do whatever you want.”

Inspired, Burton began Pelican City, an instrumental electronic project he created out of his dorm room and later continued from his apartment, but when he finished his debut album he didn’t have the money to put it out. To support this first musical love, Burton found his second when he began deejaying around town and doing mixtapes under the moniker Danger Mouse. The name stuck, and so did Burton’s reputation. After six years living in Athens, making music, deejaying at WUOG and working various jobs including clerking at Wuxtry, he’d risen to his local potential. “The reason I left was, when I put out that Pelican City record it was just very different from what was going on in Athens,” he says. “I wanted to see what would happen if I went somewhere with a bigger music situation and see if what I was doing was any good, really, or not.”

Fast forward to 2008. Burton had earned international acclaim for his various groundbreaking production and collaborative efforts when he and James Mercer—The Shins bandleader he’d met a few years previous at a festival and with whom he’d intermittently kept in touch (“We so admired each other,” Burton says)—respectively started itching for a new musical project.

“He was looking to do something different than what he was doing, I was about to finish touring with Nas, and so we decided to get in the studio and see what would happen,” Burton recalls. After a week of writing and recording together, laying down five or six songs, both realized they had something good

on their hands, something that wasn’t just a fleeting collaborative whim. “So, we thought, ‘This is actually more like a band if we’re writing the songs together and recording all the stuff ourselves,’” Burton recalls. “We said, ‘Hey, let’s keep going.’ We would work together on and off over the next whole year until we finished the album.”

The resulting self-titled Broken Bells record, released in March via Columbia Records, seemed to sponge up each musician’s past and wring out a soapy swirl of their musical proficiencies. Replete with Mercer’s almost unmatched wry lyricism and melodic lilt, as well as Burton’s slanted production instincts and unbounded instrumental creativity, the record encompasses everything from blurred ballads to almost trip-hop. The two were able to go everywhere because of the freedom they gave themselves.

“It was definitely the most enjoyable record I’ve ever made as far as the process was concerned,” Burton says. “I had more fun on this record than on anything I’ve ever done before.

It was very relaxed. We didn’t know where we were going; we didn’t have to know where we were going. We didn’t have a time limit.”

If time was no object, neither was genre, nor soundscape. The “left turns,” Burton says, ended up steering the record. “On ‘Mongrel Heart,’ where we put in that really crazy Spaghetti Western section of the song, that felt really cool,” he says. “We did that kind of early on in the album, so we felt like once we did that, we could do anything we wanted to and make it work.”

But Burton never stops working. This summer he’ll release the long-awaited Dark Night of the Soul record he recorded with late Sparklehorse frontman Mark Linkous (featuring over a dozen guest musicians and a book of photography by filmmaker David Lynch).

What’s beyond that he can’t say, espousing the view that he doesn’t like to talk about things until they’re wrapped up and ready to put out. When asked if his as-yet-to-beannounced upcoming projects will be “totally awesome,” though, Burton replies, “Yeah, but that’s what I think about everything, though.

I’m pretty delusional about that.”

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ainesville, FL is a college town, too.

And like Athens, its music scene is perennially bursting with talent. But as with any place where residents operate on a four-year in-and-out plan, the turnover rate can be a bitch. Just ask Morningbell, a four-piece that has called the land of the Gator Nation its home for nearly a decade and run through five different musicians before landing current drummer Chris Hillman.

But Morningbell stays together because it’s gotta. The band is helmed by brothers Travis and Eric Atria—on guitar/vocals and bass, respectively—and rounded out by Eric’s wife Stacie on keyboards. As Eric Atria explains in an animated phone chat, the brothers’ journey from childhood piano lessons to post-collegiate rock and roll has been a long and rewarding one, and it has solidified their musical bond to near-permanence. Morningbell is a family affair, and at this point, Atria says with nary a hint of audible sarcasm, “it’s nearly impossible for us to break up.”

The strong interpersonal relationships of Morningbell’s members, as with any band that’s been at it for a good while, can make for musical clairvoyance. Atria cites a recent live show where the power to his brother’s effects pedals was unexpectedly cut. “All of us realized that we had to stop and fix it. As soon as it was fixed, we started right away. We had friends there who thought we planned it.”

That closeness can also make for fantastic recorded output. Last year, Morningbell released Sincerely, Severely—a jaunty explosion of genre-melding pop that manages to remain toothsome despite its tendency towards being, for lack of a better phrase, all over the freakin’ place. Album opener “Let’s Not Lose Our Heads” is a rollicking Afro-pop influenced number, but it’s better (and more convincing) than Vampire Weekend’s schticky schlock. “Marching Off to War” is the Flaming Lips as fronted by Perry Farrell. “Stay in the Garden” is middle-period Tom Waits to a tee.

Then there are the slow jams. Atria names such luminaries as Al Green and Curtis Mayfield as prime influences on his brother Travis’ writing process for Sincerely, Severely,

and it shows. “For a long time, he wanted to write a soul album. We’re all white, and the concept of four white kids making a soul album is kind of preposterous.” But check the smooth, Beck-esque falsetto on the opening line of the title track: “Take off your shoes mama/ Let me slide on next to you.”

Preposterous or not, you have to give it to Morningbell: they will do a thing.

If this sort of deliberate genre hopping sounds like it might be distracting, well, it sort of is. But it’s strangely easy to forgive, mostly because the band sounds like it’s having so much fun. Atria claims the band approached Sincerely, Severely with a burning desire to rediscover the joys of the hooky chorus, and listening to the album, it’s plain that the group succeeded in its quest. Melodic bliss bursts from the seams of Sincerely, Severely. I dare you to listen to the record and not crack a smile.

More and more, the world is becoming hip to Morningbell’s unbridled enthusiasm. Tour stops are more crowded, the audience more receptive. But Athens musicians won’t be surprised to see that Atria reserves the kindest words for his home. “One of the main reasons we’ve stayed [in Gainesville],” he says, is that it’s “quite welcoming. It’s really remarkable. I don’t think people here have that snooty, elitist feeling about bands.” Sound familiar?

For now, Morningbell is content to ride the ever-swelling wave it has created for itself, with one eye turned hesitantly toward the future. “Maybe toward the end of the year we’ll start thinking about the next album. But you realize why you can’t work too fast sometimes—because the last one hasn’t finished sinking in.”

Gabe Vodicka

WHO: Casper and the Cookies, Morningbell, The Humms WHERE: Caledonia Lounge WHEN: Wednesday, June 9, 10 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $5 (21+), $7 (18+)

record reviews

Mondo Cane Ipecac Even for a musical magpie unafraid of outlandish ideas like Patton, the notion of a big Italian-language production (which entered at no. 2 on Billboard’s Classical Album chart) with full 40-piece orchestra, choir and band is—on paper—a stretch, though it is perhaps the weirdest thing a freak-rocker can do. However, from his inspired vocal and musical interpretation to his command of the language, this album is, in many ways, masterful.

The old Italo-pop standards covered here range widely in flavor and mood. The album’s most elegant and evocative passages are the jazzy ‘60s caresses of “Deep Down,” the dizzying Italian swoon of “Ore d’Amore” and the glorious ‘70s rock odyssey of “Il Cielo in Una Stanza,” where Patton sounds like a combination of Marc Bolan and Bowie at their most golden and godly.

Besides being closest in spirit, the alternately marauding and swinging “Urlo Negro” is simply an outstanding portrait of jovial insanity.

Though flowing with camp, Mondo Cane is rendered in loving scale and detail. Moreover, Patton’s sincerity and extraordinary vocal execution make for some legitimately gorgeous moments.

The Italian expression is one of the world’s most wonderfully histrionic, and Patton’s power is impressively equal to it.

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SLEIGH BELLS Treats N.E.E.T. Since emerging on everyone’s best-of-CMJ list seven months ago, Brooklyn duo Sleigh Bells has signed to M.I.A’s record label, supported the Major Lazer and Yeasayer tours, and has been deemed 2010’s all-butpromised breakout act by practically every other music outlet. Well, the album Treats is finally out, and the heavy, distorted buzz of hype is washed over by the even more distorted in-thered power riffs by one Derek Miller. The former emo-ish hardcore guitarist of Poison in the Well is responsible for a track on M.I.A.’s upcoming record, so it shouldn’t be surprising that he takes a hip-hop-heavy approach to beatmaking that borrows as much from Swizz Beatz’ gonzo take on New Orleans bounce as it does from radio’s current

THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS Together Matador The gang of Vancouver heavyweights that comprises the New Pornographers has crafted some of the finest, densest pop albums of the past decade—an impressive feat for a band that was supposed to be a supergroup/ side project kinda thing for Dan Bejar (Destroyer, Swan Lake), Neko Case, A.C. Newman (Zumpano) and the rest.

The debut disc, Mass Romantic, out in 2000, set the bar high, high, high, but 2005’s terrific Twin Cinema tangled itself up in those high standards.

The most recent disc, Challengers, released two-and-a-half years back, took the band in a fuller but more mellow direction. But by packing more into each song, The New Pornographers experienced a rare stumble, losing much of the pep that characterizes the best of its songs. Together, though, gets the formula right, maintaining that album’s lush sense of arrangement while looking back at the hook-heavy, bold tunes of earlier years.

“Sweet Talk,” for instance, marries dulcet chamber-pop with ballsy ‘70s guitar heroics, transcendently partnering together Case and Newman’s vocals. Case herself takes more of a role than she has on past albums, and the jangly, uptempo “Crash Years” mitigates the impact of Together’s few stumbles, like the hodgepodge, Newman-penned “A Bite Out of My Bed.” In accordance with the album’s title, The New Pornographers invited a number of guests to perform on Together, recruiting Zach Condon (Beirut), Will Sheff (Okkervil River) and The Dap-Kings, among others. If this new trend of more results in something like Together, here’s hoping the next disc is called More.

Chris Hassiotis The New Pornographers are playing at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta on Saturday, June 26.

BETTYE LaVETTE Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook AntiIn 2007 R&B veteran Bettye LaVette released The Scene of the Crime, a terrific, swaggering comeback album. On it, she tore through a number of classic rock, country and soul tunes like Elton John’s “Talking Old Soldiers,” Willie Nelson’s “Somebody Pick Up My Pieces” and Don Henley’s “You Don’t Know Me at All.” And it certainly didn’t hurt that she had an excellent backing band in Athens’ own Drive-By Truckers.

On the new full-length, Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook, LaVette (sans Truckers and writing partner Patterson Hood) tackles Brit rock from the ‘60s and ‘70s, an unlikely action, but one that makes total sense.

Back in those decades, the best rock covers usually came from soul singers themselves, who could turn the catchiest of pop tunes into searing, emotionally powerful numbers. And that’s precisely what LaVette does with Elton John’s “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and the Stones’ “Salt of the Earth,” for instance.

A cover of The Beatles’ “The Word” reaffirms the fact that the only good Beatles cover is a soul Beatles cover.

LaVette, in fact, tests that maxim by also offering up her takes on George, Ringo and Paul songs. She finally closes with The Who’s “Love Reign O’er Me,” a song she movingly performed in December of 2008 at the Kennedy Center Honors; though it would have been powerful to hear the Truckers back LaVette on this go-around, the melancholy, quieter mood suits these tunes well.

Chris Hassiotis

CARIBOU Swim Merge Caribou’s solo mind Dan Snaith continues in his tradition of crafting well-constructed genre albums, as his newest pushes him into slow-burn, midnight storm house music.

More reminiscent of his early work when he was called Manitoba or The Milk of Human Kindness’ folktronica than his Polaris Award-winning homage to ‘60s psychedelia in Andorra, Swim is an elusive little record, referencing a hard-to-pin-down brand of electronics—sometimes minimalist

techno, sometimes Studio 54-era disco days, IDM, or sometimes ambient. It’s not reductive to say that the collection recalls the late period of the similarly dynamic Arthur Russell or Four Tet’s later work, of which Caribou has been a frequent collaborator.

In interviews, Snaith says his mission statement was to make dance music that sounded like water—as opposed to, say, like artifice or industry. So, appropriately, Swim consists of organic and slippery slices of lovelorn pop that suggest an overall song cycle about domesticity and a wife leaving her husband.

While in his canon the production techniques are totally different— essentially, it’s busy micro-house built incrementally with some live overdub coupled with the complete absence of Snaith’s well-known drum kit blitzkrieg—Swim maintains Caribou’s most prominent quality: a knack for handsome composition and winning pop. An essential listen.

Christopher Benton

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JANELLE MONÁE The ArchAndroid Bad Boy Metropolis: The Chase Suite, Janelle Monáe’s 2007 debut EP, established the Atlanta eccentric as one of the most creative and compelling contemporary artists, reimagining the boundaries of the hip-hop and R&B arenas.

It was the first of a four-part series set in the year 2719, wherein Monáe assumes the character of Cindi Mayweather, a female android in love with a human. Metropolis established a goofy conceit, sure, but like the Deltron 3030 album, it worked in spite of its loose concept, thanks to its creator’s absolute commitment to the idea—and her talent.

The sequel, The ArchAndroid, covers Suite II (11 songs) and Suite III (seven songs). Monáe herself, arguably Atlanta’s most electrifying live act, is a true chameleon, reworking her own body and voice for whatever best suits a song. The lady’s got swagger, and lots of it, and she applies it to Dresden Dolls-esque rock cabaret (“Come Alive”), R&B diva bombast (“Cold War”), Stevie Wonder homage (“Say You’ll Go”) and deep Clinton funk (“Make the Bus,” featuring Athens’ own Of Montreal). This sounds scattered, but like Prince or Björk before her, Monáe ably provides cohesion through sheer power of personality.

Monáe’s current output is closest in spirit to Bowie’s The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust (given a working-over of James Brown showmanship). The whole Janelle Monáe undertaking is sublimely luscious, sonically, visually, conceptually and stylistically. And she’s just getting started.

Chris Hassiotis Janelle Monáe is playing at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta on Friday, Aug. 6.

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obsession with rave-synth tones. Loose contemporaries can be found in Crystal Castles or in Salem’s darkwave.

Sleigh Bell’s noisy future-pop is rounded out—or juxtaposed with—the sweet and sassy cheerleader-isms of former girl-group pop-singer Alexis Krauss. Whatever lyrics are discernible over hi-hats and bass notes teeter between the hard audacity of a rap hook and the silly precociousness of “Hollaback Girl” or Marnie Stern’s similarly hard-to-sing-over talk-sung riffage.

The sound is kinda like punk through an electro and hip-hop filter.

It’s abrasive and loud and sounds better even louder. If you let it, Treats’ bag of tricks will soundtrack your summer— the sweet Georgia humidity, the sweaty house parties and BBQs—the sex. It’ll also probably blow out your speakers.

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Tuesday 8 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Check out the afternoon market in its convenient downtown location! Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Now accepting EBT cards. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net 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 GAMES: Dart Tournament (The Pub at Gameday) You can’t spell dart without the art. Compete against other bar game extraordinaires. 706353-2831 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m.

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Wednesday 9 EVENTS: The Art of: Style (Ashford Manor, Watkinsville) Join the Georgia Museum of Art’s curator of decorative arts, Dale L. Couch, on this interior design tour of the lovely Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast.

Part of GMOA’s “The Art of” Series.

Call to RSVP. 6–8 p.m. $20. 706542-0437 EVENTS: Classic City Rollergirls Skater Boot Camp (Skate-ARound USA) Don’t miss out on your chance to learn derby basics at this bootcamp session. Call to register.

Sessions on June 7, 9, 14 & 16.

Skills assessments will be held June 28. 706-546-5951, www.classiccityrollergirls.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: Edible Art (Oconee County Library) Celebrate National Candy Month with this candymaking workshop for teens. 7 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 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 Wednesday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Reader’s Theatre (Madison County Library) Learn acting exercises, costume design and put on a play! 2 p.m. FREE! 706795-5597 LECTURES & LIT.: Reader’s Advisory (ACC Library) Are you stuck in a reading rut? Learn how to expand your reading selections using the online Reader’s Corner.

Noon. FREE! 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: Library Sewing Group (Madison County Library) Currently crocheting with double-ended cro-

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1–3 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 GAMES: Bocce Ball (DePalma’s Italian Cafe, 2080 Timothy Rd.) Join the league on the lawn every Wednesday. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706552-1237 GAMES: Poker Night (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Texas Hold ‘Em every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Begins at 7:30 p.m.

FREE! www.interstatepokerclub.com GAMES: Quiz Show (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Chris Creech hosts. Sign up at 8 p.m. Trivia starts at 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.myspace.com/flickerbar GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Five Points and Alps Rd.) Calling all know-italls! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday 10 EVENTS: Senior Skills Day (Columbus Avenue Senior Center) Stay sharp with a variety of fun activities, including card games, puzzles, board games and computers. Every Thursday! 10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3603 THEATRE: Carousel (Athens Community Theatre) The Town and Gown Players bring this Rogers

Carolina Chocolate Drops play the 40 Watt Club on Saturday, June 12. and Hammerstein classic and Time magazine’s Best Musical of the 20th century to the Classic City. June 10–12, 8 p.m., June 13, 2 p.m.

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KIDSTUFF: Puppet Show (ACC Library) David Stephens of All Hands Productions presents his award-winning show, “Billy Goats Gruff and Other Stuff.” 10:30 a.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 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

Friday 11 THEATRE: Cafe Murder (Athens Little Playhouse) In this Athens Little Playhouse production, five sisters gather at a restaurant to celebrate a birthday, but the festivities sour when one sister goes missing. The audience must help determine “who done it.” June 11, 7:30 p.m., June 12, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., June 13,

2 p.m. $10 (adults), $8 (seniors & students). 706-208-1036, www. athenslittleplayhouse.org THEATRE: Carousel (Athens Community Theatre) A Town and Gown production. See June 10 Theatre. June 10–12, 8 p.m., June 13, 2 p.m. 706-208-8696, www. townandgownplayers.org.

THEATRE: Murder Most FouledUp (Elberton Arts Center) When Ridgely Randolph dies, his will stipulates that his greedy relatives and servants must find his hidden millions within 24 hours or go penniless. Nikki Harmon directs this “hearty madcap romp.” June 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m. June 13, 2 p.m. $8–$15, 706-283-1049, tking@ cityofelberton.net KIDSTUFF: Pirate School (ACC Library) Captain Abdul teaches the fine arrrrrt of pirate talk. Costumes encouraged. 2:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) This month’s themes are dragons, the letter “G” and Father’s

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Saturday 12 EVENTS: 3rd Annual 10th Anniversary Celebration (Blind Pig Tavern) Music Fest and pig and oyster roast! Featuring live music from Adam Payne Band, Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band, Carla LeFever and the Rays, Chris Moore and Todd McBride with Kaitlin Jones and the County Fair. 5 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com, 706-5483442 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Now accepting EBT cards.

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14. 10 a.m. $10 (adults). FREE! (12 & under). 706-215-5338 EVENTS: T.A.M.I. Show (Little Kings Shuffle Club) The darling duo of DJ Mahogany and DJ Strawberry Julius hosts a pre-dance party screening of the 1964 rock and R&B concert film featuring performances and interviews by James Brown, The Beach Boys and Keith Richards, to name a few. 9 p.m. FREE! 706369-3144 ART: Comer Craftsmen Open House (Various Locations) Come out to Comer as Blue Bell Gallery, Bendzunas Glass and local artists at 11 Gholston St. open up their studios for this all-day affair featuring demonstrations, clay, bird houses, gourds, plants, paintings, blown glass and more. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

FREE! claylady46@gmail.com ART: Five Points Art Fest (Five Points) Paintings, hand-crafted jewelry, ceramics, drawings and more are on display on the lawns of Five Points boutiques. Also featuring live music and a KidZone area with games and crafts this year. Light refreshments. Noon–7 p.m. FREE! www.visit5points.com ART: Open House (Wildeye Creative Exploration Studio, 585 Barber St.) Sarah Pattison of Wildeye Creative exploration invites the public to the opening of her new studio in the DOC building. Welcome her to the hood and learn about her various classes in self-exploration. 1–5 p.m.

FREE! www.sarahpattison.com ART: Reception (White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates) For “Flower Show,” an exhibit featuring paintings by Ruth Allen. 6 p.m.

FREE! 706-353-6847 ART: Summer Pottery Sale (Carter Gillies Pottery, 572 Nantahala Ave.) Handmade pieces by local artists Geoff & Lisa Pickett, Jeff Bishoff, Julie Greene, Juana Gnecco and Carter Gillies. June 12 & 13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-546-7235, www. carterthepotter@etsy.com THEATRE: Cafe Murder (Athens Little Playhouse) An Athens Little Playhouse production. See Calendar Theatre June 11. June 11, 7:30 p.m., June 12, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., June 13, 2 p.m. $10 (adults), $8 (seniors & students). 706-208-1036, www. athenslittleplayhouse.org THEATRE: Carousel (Athens Community Theatre) A Town and Gown production. See Calendar June 10 Theatre. June 10–12, 8 p.m., June 13, 2 p.m. 706-2088696, www.townandgownplayers. org.

THEATRE: Murder Most FouledUp (Elberton Arts Center) An Encore Productions presentation. See Calendar June 11 Theatre. June 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m. June 13, 2 p.m. $8–$15, 706-283-1049, tking@ cityofelberton.net OUTDOORS: Saturday Strolls at Harris Shoals (Harris Shoals Park, Watkinsville) Explore nature next door with this series of walks led by local naturalists and artists. Amanda Tedrow, an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent at Athens-Clarke County Extension Services, leads this tour focused on invasive plant species. Learn how to identify and

eliminate these invasive interlopers before they overwhelm native plants.

9–10 a.m. $5. 706-353-8310, ppriest@charter.net KIDSTUFF: Animal Appetites (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Learn what it takes to care for the animals at the Nature Center by helping feed and clean them. Ages 6 & up. Call to register. 10 a.m. $6/family. 706613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Geocaching Adventures (Call for location) Learn the basics of geocaching and use your skills to find a hidden cache. Under 16 accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; call to register. 10–11:30 a.m. $2, 706613-3615

Sunday 13 EVENTS: Summer Bridal Open House (Foundry Park Inn & Spa) Get ideas for your big day! Join Chef Martin Smetana for a menu tasting, sample delicious wedding cakes, tour banquet spaces and hotel suites and indulge in a mini-makeover with other brides-to-be. 2 p.m. $10. 706623-0296 ART: Summer Pottery Sale (Carter Gillies Pottery, 572 Nantahala Ave.) Handmade pieces by local artists Geoff & Lisa Pickett, Jeff Bishoff, Julie Greene, Juana Gnecco and Carter Gillies. June 12 & 13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-546-7235, www. carterthepotter@etsy.com PERFORMANCE: Valentina and Friends (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) Celebrate the 200th birthdays of composers Schumann and Chopin with pianist Valentina Lisitsa and friends in this concert with piano, violin, viola and cello.

Part of the Madison Chamber Music Festival. 5 p.m. $25 (adults). $5 (students). 706-342-4743, www. mmcc-arts.org THEATRE: Cafe Murder (Athens Little Playhouse) An Athens Little Playhouse production. See Calendar Theatre June 11. June 11, 7:30 p.m., June 12, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., June 13, 2 p.m. $10 (adults), $8 (seniors & students). 706-208-1036, www. athenslittleplayhouse.org THEATRE: Carousel (Athens Community Theatre) A Town and Gown production. See June 10 Theatre. June 10–12, 8 p.m., June 13, 2 p.m. 706-208-8696, www. townandgownplayers.org.

THEATRE: Murder Most FouledUp (Elberton Arts Center) An Encore Productions presentation. See Calendar June 11 Theatre. June 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m. June 13, 2 p.m. $8–$15, 706-283-1049, tking@ cityofelberton.net KIDSTUFF: Open Paper Arts (Madison County Library) Push the limits of paper craft! Every Sunday.

2–6 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 GAMES: Blind Draw Darts (Lucky Dawg Billiards) Round-robin and double elimination tournaments. 4 p.m. $5. 706-354-7829 GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Test your knowledge of ‘00s pop culture every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. (sign in), 7 p.m. (start). 706354-6655

Monday 14 EVENTS: Classic City Rollergirls Skater Boot Camp (Skate-ARound USA) Sessions on June 7, 9, 14 & 16. Skills assessments will be held June 28. 706-546-5951, www. classiccityrollergirls.com KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (Madison County Library) Rhymes and songs with your little one! 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

KIDSTUFF: Movie Madness (Oconee County Library) Kids of all ages are invited to share popcorn, drinks and fun at this screening of The Reef, a funny, action-packed adventure about a small fish with big dreams. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Summer Puppet Show Week (ACC Library) Based on the popular illustrated book The Sign of the Seahorse by Graeme Base.

June 14, 7 p.m., June 15 & 16, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., June 17 & 18, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 GAMES: 20 Questions (Transmetropolitan) Hosted by Chris Creech. Join the “20 Questions at Transmet” Facebook group to receive the online question of the week. Begins at 9 p.m. FREE! 706613-8773 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: Ping Pong (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Get your paddle ready for a riveting round of table tennis. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge every Monday! 8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Monday night. Bring your friends! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? 8 p.m. 706548-3442

Tuesday 15 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Check out the afternoon market in its convenient downtown location! Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Now accepting EBT cards. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net KIDSTUFF: Origami Boxes (Madison County Library) Learn to make tiny, giant and inflatable boxes to store all of your precious keepsakes. For ages 10–17. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Stream Walk and Rain Barrel Workshop (Dudley Park) Break out your river shoes and join the folks at Freedom to Grow UNschool and ACC Stormwater Education on this walk to assess the health of your streams and the organisms which reside in them. Also, bring $10 and a plastic trashcan to construct your own rain barrel! For kids 5–12. Call or email to register.

1–3 p.m. 478-718-1414, freedomtogrowunschool@yahoo.com KIDSTUFF: Summer Puppet Show Week (ACC Library) Puppets! June 14, 7 p.m., June 15 & 16, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., June 17 & 18, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 GAMES: Dart Tournament (The Pub at Gameday) You can’t spell dart without the art. Compete against other bar game extraordinaires. 706353-2831 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Doc Chey’s Noodle House) Every Tuesday. 7:30 p.m.

706-546-0015

Wednesday 16 EVENTS: Classic City Rollergirls Skater Boot Camp (Skate-ARound USA) Become a rollergirl!

Sessions on June 7, 9, 14 & 16.

Skills assessments will be held June 28. 706-546-5951, www.classiccityrollergirls.com EVENTS: Wine Tasting (Aromas) Sample 15 wines for $15. Call for reservations. 7 p.m. $15. 706-2080059 PERFORMANCE: Lowdown Comedy Open Mic (New Earth Music Hall) Hosted by Chris Patton and featuring headliner J.A. Anderson, who is known for his top-notch Obama impersonation. To reserve one of the 10 available open mic spots, email lowdowncomedy@ gmail.com. 9 p.m. $5. www.newearthmusichall.com THEATRE: “Shakespeare on the Lawn” (Ashford Manor) Rose of Athens Theatre presents a production of Shakespeare’s mischievious comedy (and one of the earliest battles of the sexes), Much Ado About Nothing. June 16–20, 8 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students), $5 (kids ages 7–12), FREE! (kids 6 and under). 706-340-9181, www.roseofathens.org 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 Wednesday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: “The Magic of Hawaii” (Madison County Library) Entertainer David Ginn and his magic rabbit, Harry, present a tropical magic show. 2 p.m. FREE! 706769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Music Jams (ACC Library) Make your own soundtrack to summer with your friends! Bring an instrument or borrow one from the library. Ages 11–18. 2–3:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Summer Puppet Show Week (ACC Library) June 14, 7 p.m., June 15 & 16, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., June 17 & 18, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Talking about Books (ACC Library, Small Conference Room) This month’s title is Thomas Friedman’s The World is Flat. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 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: Bocce Ball (DePalma’s Italian Cafe) Join the league on the lawn every Wednesday. 6:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-552-1237 GAMES: Poker Night (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: Quiz Show (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Chris Creech hosts. Sign up at 8 p.m. Trivia starts at 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.myspace.com/flickerbar GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Five Points and Alps Rd.) Calling all know-italls! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m.

FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 8 Terrapin Bluegrass Series featuring

CAMP CREEK COMMITTEE

$3 Admission • $2 Terrapin Pints!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9

CARRIE RODRIGUEZ

Tickets $8 adv. • $10 at the door

THURSDAY, JUNE 10

306 SOUTH MAIN Tickets $5 adv.

FRIDAY, JUNE 11

SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Tickets $10 adv. • $12 at the door

SATURDAY, JUNE 12

JIM WHITE

DARE DUKES, CAROLINE HERRING Tickets $12 adv.

MONDAY, JUNE 14 Athens Folk Music and Dance Society presents

THE ATHFEST HOOT SAMPLER featuring THE VINYL STRANGERS, TIMBER AND WILLIAM TONKS All Ages! Free! Music 8-10pm

TUESDAY, JUNE 15 Terrapin Bluegrass Series featuring

BLUEBILLY GRIT

$3 Admission • $2 Terrapin Pints All Night!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 Stay and Play Summer Concert Series featuring

THE HANDS OF TIME FREE! Music 6-8 on the patio

FRIDAY, JUNE 18

RACK OF SPAM

Tickets $10 adv. • $13 at the door

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

THE HUSHPUPPIES Tickets $8 adv. • $10 at the door

ON THE HORIZON

The Melting Point and Packway Handle Band present

The Classic City 4th of July American Music Festival

featuring Cherryholmes and Packway Handle Band Event takes place on July 3rd and July 4th featuring 14 bands on indoor and outdoor stages. Featured acts include: July 3rd - Cherryholmes, Betsy Franck & the Bareknuckle Band, Art Rosenbaum, Exception to the Rule, Bluebilly Grit and Driftwood.

July 4th - High Strung String Band, Packway Handle Band, Shannon Whitworth, String Theory, Lera Lynn & Her Lady Friends, Curley Maple and The Whiskey Gentry All Ages! One day pass $15 adv, $20 door Two Day pass available $25

COMING SOON 6/20 BACK IN BLACK, ATHENS BAND - ALL AGES! 6/22 BORDERHOP TRIO 6/25 Athfest Music & Arts Festival: BMI showcase featuring TRANCES ARC, PART BEAR, HIGHTIDE BLUES 6/26 Athfest Music & Arts Festival: RICK FOWLER, STRAWBERRY FLATS & JOHN KEANE AND NATHAN SHEPPARD present “Déjà vu” A tribute to Crosby Stills Nash and Young 6/29 EXCEPTION TO THE RULE

7/2 7/3 7/4 7/9 7/23 7/30

HOLMAN AUTRY BAND Classic City 4th of July American Music Festival feat. CHERRYHOLMES Classic City 4th of July American Music Festival feat. PACKWAY HANDLE BAND NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE TIFT MERRITT DIRK HOWELL BAND LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF

295 E. DOUGHERTY ST., ATHENS, GA

706.254.6909

WWW.MELTINGPOINTATHENS.COM

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285 W. Washington St. Athens, GA • Call 706-549-7871 for Show Updates

CHEAP DRINK SPECIALS EVERY NIGHT BEFORE 11PM • 18 + UP

FRIDAY, JUNE 11

BROKEN BELLS

THE MORNING BENDERS doors open at 8pm • twenty six dollars adv.

NOMAD ARTISTS PRESENTS

SATURDAY, JUNE 12

CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS

SOLSTICE SISTERS doors open at 8pm • fifteen dollars adv. *

MONDAY, JUNE 14

MELVINS

ISIS

(Farewell Tour) TOTIMOSHI doors open at 8pm • twenty one dollars adv. *

THURSDAY, JUNE 17

SOAPBAR

THE CUBISTS COCO RUBIO doors open at 9pm • five dollars

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

Mitch easteR MAGNAPOP

CHRIS McKAY and the CRITICAL DARLINGS doors open at 9pm • ten dollars **

THURSDAY, JUNE 24

* Advance Tickets Available

KICKOFF PARTY HOSTED BY NEW WEST RECORDS, TEAM CLERMONT, AND AQUARIUM DRUNKARD PONDEROSA • ROADSIDE GRAVES FUTUREBIRDS • FOLLOWED BY A DANCE PARTY WITH IMMUZIKATION doors open at 9:30pm • two dollars FREE with wristband or award show ticket stub

Live Music

FRIDAY, JUNE 25

Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday with the Singing Cowboy!

CINEMECHANICA • PRIDE PARADE BAMBARA • POWERS doors open at 9pm FREE with wristband or five dollars

SATURDAY, JUNE 26 DEAD CONFEDERATE • VENICE IS SINKING GIFT HORSE • HOLY LIARS doors open at 9pm FREE with wristband or five dollars All Shows 18 and up • + $2 for Under 21 * Advance Tix Available at Schoolkids Records ** Advance Tix Sold at http://www.40watt.com

EXCLUSIVE HOME OF THE

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EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market 6/19 (Bishop Park) Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Now accepting EBT cards.

Every Saturday. 8 a.m.–Noon. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net KIDSTUFF: National Bald Eagle Day 6/19 (Memorial Park) Learn some of the bald eagle’s unique natural history, enjoy arts and crafts and meet Bear Hollow’s resident bald eagles, including a new juvenile male. 10 a.m.–noon. FREE! 706613-3616 KIDSTUFF: Nature Trading Post 6/19 (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Program intended to encourage personal nature exploration and raise awareness about ecological connections among young collectors. Kids, bring an adult to participate! 11 a.m.–noon. FREE! 706-613-3615 ART: Athens Sculpture Festival 6/24 (The Classic Center) The first annual juried exhibition and sale features the work of over 20 local artists including Beverly Babb, Matt Boland, Jaclyn Enck, Will Eskridge and Stan Mullins. June 24–26, 706-208-0900, www.athenssculpturefestival.com EVENTS: Plotluck Night 6/30 (Ciné Barcafé) Come with a true short story from your life to share at this 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 KIDSTUFF: Music Jams 6/30 (ACC Library) Make your own soundtrack to summer with your friends! Bring an instrument or borrow one from the library. Ages 11–18. 2–3:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 OUTDOORS: First Fridays at the Garden 7/2 (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Get to know the Garden’s staff at this casual breakfast social and discover staff members’ favorite parts of the Garden on a guided tour.

9–10:20 a.m. $10. www.uga.edu/ botgarden

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Barnette’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0966 OPEN MIC Bring your guitar and some tunes!

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5. www.caledonialounge.com PRETTY BIRD Lo-fi psych and experimental tunes.

QURIOUS This Atlanta group creates spacey soundscapes featuring dreamy female vocals, samples, synthesizers and freaky masks.

WOWSER BOWSER Blissed-out bittersweet synth-pop.

Doc McGee’s 8 p.m. FREE! (musicians,) $5 (nonmusicians). www.docmcgees.com MUSICIAN ALL JAM Every Tuesday!

Hosted by The Mike Delaney Project.

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Grab that instrument and come on down!

Little Kings Shuffle Club Athens Farmers Market. 4–7 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net KEN WILL MORTON Athens’ own Ken Will Morton has been strumming and singing for over 20 years.

With his gritty, soulful rasp, Morton trudges through Americana’s roots with rock and roll swagger and a folk singer’s heart.

The Melting Point 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens. com CAMP CREEK COMMITTEE Banjopluckin’, mid-tempo bluegrass from Gainesville, GA. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8283 POETIC SOUL Mon2 and Buddah host this new open-mic for poets, singers and other soulful types.

Every Tuesday. Sign up at 8 p.m.

WUOG 90.5FM 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org LIVE IN THE LOBBY The Border Lions will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program.

Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

Wednesday 9 Barnette’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0966 OPEN MIC Bring your guitar and some tunes!

Boar’s Head FREE! 706-369-3040 KARAOKE Make new friends.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com CASPER AND THE COOKIES Increasingly experimental but always rooted in pop sensibilities, this local act presents a mix of quirky fun driven by keyboard and guitar.

THE HUMMS Local act plays what’s been described as “Happy Hippie Horror Rock.” Imagine the sunny side of ‘60s garage rock tainted lyrically by a quirky flirtation with evil.

MORNINGBELL Eclectic indie band full of playful experimentation, bright harmonies and even a lick of country here and there. See story on p. 16.

Last Call 9 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! For more info contact dg2003@yahoo.com SPICY 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 DEAD DOG This local act plays frenetic, spunky lo-fi punk delivered with a pop smile.

HAIL HYDRA Melodic rock from Richmond, VA with a punk aesthetic that falls somewhere between Ultra Dolphins and Antlers.

LITTLE MASTER Upbeat songs influenced by bands like The Wipers, The Replacements and Meat Puppets.

Farm 255 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com MAPS AND TRANSIT Featuring Kyle Dawkins of Georgia Guitar Quartet, this local instrumental duo creates diverse soundscapes using a wide range of instrumentation–from the more traditional guitar and mandolin to experimental sounds.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com CARRIE RODRIGUEZ Americana performer influenced by Lucinda Williams, Hank Williams and Leonard Cohen, and her father, David Rodriguez. See Calendar Pick on this page.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar THE BORDER LIONS Rock and roll trio that plays ‘70s-inspired songs, with styles ranging from beachy to bluesy.

MADELINE Bell-voiced local songwriter Madeline Adams plays endearing songs of smalltown loves, hopes and other assorted torments and joys.

WHITE WIDOW Female-fronted bluesy rock comparable to PJ Harvey, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Stevie Nicks.

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

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com DREW DIXON Local musician who plays blues licks with a lot of soul.

THE ROSS LIVERMORE BAND After starting out as a solo songwriter in Boston, Livermore and his newly formed band play a funky repertoire of rock.

Wednesday, June 9

Carrie Rodriguez The Melting Point Texan violinist Carrie Rodriguez had many unusual musical adventures at an early age. Her parents made sure of that.

But even though her childhood included her artist mother plunging her into ‘60s rock and her father, songwriter David Rodriguez, having friendships with celebrated folk and country performers like Lucinda Williams, Lyle Lovett and Alejandro Escovedo, it was an encounter at age five with famed classical violinist Itzhak Perlman that sealed her fate.

“I was so mesmerized by him that at one point I stood up and started clapping in the middle of a solo. I thought it was the coolest thing I had ever seen,” she says. “From then on I knew I wanted to play the violin for the rest of my life.”

The 31-year-old Rodriguez never forgot her roots, though, and from the time she began releasing her own records in 2001 to her eighth and latest release, the covers record Love and Circumstances, she’s been shifting her classically trained skills to fit the folk and rock she loves. As an adult, that brought her back to the attention of people like Lucinda Williams and Alejandro Escovedo. Williams included Rodriguez in her Top-10 playlist for The New York Times and invited her on tour, while Escovedo asked her to fill in on his tour when his violinist wasn’t available.

“He’d say, ‘No, don’t give me that country fiddle stuff. I want Bartok!’ It took me a few gigs to get comfortable with that,” says Rodriguez.

Performing with these musicians has sometimes resulted in her being labeled an Americana act, which used to bother her. She’s since learned not to let it box her in.

“Nowadays, I don’t care. I’m just going to record music how I want to,” she says. “And if that includes trippy guitars, that’s fine with me.” [Jennifer Gibson]

Sarah Wilson

THE CALENDAR!

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com THE RIDE HOME Youthful indie pop rock.

Thursday 10 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 OPEN MIC Hosted by Wes of Dixie Mafia every Thursday.

Barnette’s 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0966 KARAOKE Every Thursday.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com LERA LYNN AND HER LADY FRIENDS The frontwoman behind Birds & Wire has a rich, velvety voice seeped in soul and can croon jazz, pop or roots rock with equal prowess.

MOSES GUNN Featuring members of The Corduroy Road, this new local group plays old country and rock with explosive energy.

YADKIN RIVER THEORY Countrytinged rock jams.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com 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.

Firehouse 10 p.m. 706-227-2007 DJRX DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez delivers original mixes of mainly current pop with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar ALL CITY CANNONBALLERS Southern punk rock comprised of drummer Dereck Olivera (Manray), bassist Charlie Estes (Ham1, Dark Meat) and J.S. Dillard (Honey) on vocals and guitar.

Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net MILLIGAN Acoustic duo performing a set of cover songs from CSNY to Johnny Cash to Jack Johnson to Maroon 5, this band reworks both classic rockers and more recent hits.

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

YO SOY BEAN Local “party-folk” trio featuring upbeat, sing-a-long numbers with guests on guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin and more. For fans of Bright Eyes and the like.

Hotel Indigo “Live After Five.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athensdowntownhotel.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.

Last Call 10 p.m. www.lastcallathens.com THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS Local band plays summery Americana was a breezy but reverb-heavy aesthetic.

JULIET WHISKEY Local rock band with diverse influences that range

from old-school country and Texas blues to alternative and stadium rock. Expect honest lyrics and melodic, soaring guitars.

TAYLOR MOORE BAND A journalist turned singer/songwriter who plays folk rock with Southern flair.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub PRETTY BIRD Lo-fi psych and experimental tunes.

SEA OF DOGS Songwriter and banjopicker Emily Armond leads this endearing folk group with disarming honesty, candid lyrics and warm harmonies.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens. com 306 SOUTH MAIN Mixing R&B standards with orginal songs.

The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE Every Thursday with The Singing Cowboy.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com FREE LUNCH TRIO Local band consisting of three guys and a passion for music. Jazzy, funky rock with grunge roots.

JUNK Local musician Patrick Atwater’s funk project.

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Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com NOSTAR Led by multi-instrumentalist Carey Murdock, this Augusta band plays rootsy alternative rock with a Tom Waits-inspired rasp.

Friday 11 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $26 (adv.). www.40watt.com BROKEN BELLS Featuring The Shins’ frontman James Mercer on lead vocals and collaborator Danger Mouse on percussion, electronics, keys and more, backed by a full band. Broken Bells plays well crafted indie pop with spaced-out retro soul. See story on p. 15.

THE MORNING BENDERS Dreamy indie pop.

Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 THE CHARLIE GARRETT BAND Garrett plays country rock ballads with the occasional foray into psychedelic territory.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com NOVANAUTS Local electro alt-rock band formerly known as Kalvinova.

X-RAY VISIONARIES High-energy guitar and keytar rock with a quirky and melodic pop sensibility akin to They Might Be Giants or Atom and His Package.

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation presents

June 24-June 26, 2010 Grand Hall of The Classic Center Pre-View Party June 23, 2010 AthensSculptureFestival.com or contact Julie Walters at 706.357.4417 or Julie@ClassicCenter.com for more information The Classic Center 300 North Thomas Street Athens

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com HOT NEW MEXICANS Catchy, boozy punk-influenced power pop.

Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net TJ MIMBS This local acoustic singersongwriter plays everything from hip-hop covers to alternative rock on acoustic guitar backed by loops and samples.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar DIET ROCK STAR The local trio combines the powers of Craig Lieske (Garbage Island), Eric Harris (Ham1, k continued on next page

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Olivia Tremor Control) and Jeff Rieter (Baghouse, Count) to create improvised jazz featuring dub and tape loops.

DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Dance party begins after the live music.

SUBLIMINATOR Atlantan experimental psych-rock madness that wants to control your mind and chew your soul. “Prepare to be sublimated.”

Last Call 10 p.m. www.lastcallathens.com BLACK BELT PATRIOTS Local alternative rock trio. Acoustic set!

JIMI RAYS LUNCHBOX Jam band influenced by jazz, blues, alternative and psychedelic rock.

TANNER STRICKLAND Local footballer who plays acoustic covers and originals.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 8 p.m.–12 a.m. www.myspace.com/ littlekingsshuffleclub KARAOKE Hosted by Dr. Fred!

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $12. www.meltingpointathens. com SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Local six-piece featuring Dan Roth (Little Green Chairs, The Work) and Jason Fuller (Kinchafoonee Cowboys) on keys, Stephen Spivey (Tishamingo, Snap!) on bass, Scott Moody on drums, Henry Hopkins on guitar and Henry Sanders on lead vocals playing all your favorite Motown hits.

New Earth Music Hall 10 p.m. www.newearthmusichall.com FILTHY MCNASTY Local hip-hop act featuring members of eLeMeN.O.P. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 REDNECK GREECE Local artist sings swingin’ hillbilly honky tonk about “folks that grew up on the wrong side of tracks” with both an earnest conviction and a biting sense of humor.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/tastyworlduptown DREW KOHL Original singer/songwriter who plays bluegrass-inspired folk music.

KYLE ROBBINS Getting his start while doing musical theater in New York, Robbins now performs stripped down, good humored acoustic songs in the vein of Jack Johnson.

WHITE LIGHT No info available.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com DISCORDIAN SOCIETY An eclectic combination of funk, jazz and rock.

VFW 7 p.m. $7. 706-543-5940 ELECTRIK EELS BAND Veteran Athens musicians Wade Hester, Chris Hampton and Matt Donaldson play party rock, pop, funk and blue-eyed soul classics with a lot of surprises thrown in.

Saturday 12 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $13 (adv.). www.40watt.com* CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS Trio of banjo and fiddle extraordinaires carrying on the tradition of string bands from the green hills of the Carolinas.

SOLSTICE SISTERS Old-time country ballads, traditional folk and ‘40s-style swing with sweet, warm harmonies.

The Bad Manor 11 p.m. www.thebadmanor.com WRONG WAY Sublime tribute band.

Bishop Park 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Athens Farmers Market. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net 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. (10 a.m.)

REPENT AT LEISURE Traditional Celtic tunes. (8 a.m.).

Blind Pig Tavern “3rd Annual 10 Year Anniversary.” 5 p.m. FREE! 706-548-3442 ADAM PAYNE BAND Payne’s impressively versatile tenor is somewhat reminiscent of Neil Young’s nasal delivery. Payne writes songs with a lot of heart.

BETSY FRANCK & THE BAREKNUCKLE BAND Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility.

CARLA LEFEVER AND THE RAYS LeFever and her band play groovable dance tunes, sweet pop, classic rock and originals.

KAITLIN JONES AND THE COUNTY FAIR Local folk guitarist/ vocalist Kaitlin Jones’ five-piece electric band performs a set of Americana-tinged tunes that feature guitars, bass, drums and keys.

TODD MCBRIDE Former Dashboard Savior Todd McBride turns out fine roots-rock Americana that dips into straightahead pub-rocking and more rustic pieces.

CHRIS MOORE Chris Moore (exSpins) performs a solo acoustic set of original Southern soul.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com ADAM GARZA Solo local singersongwriter Garza plays punk-indebted acoustic numbers with stream-ofaltered-consciousness lyrics.

JULIET WHISKEY Local rock band with diverse influences that range from old school country and Texas blues to alternative and stadium rock. Expect honest lyrics and melodic, soaring guitars.

JUNK ROYALTY Local guitar and drums duo influenced by ‘90s alternative rock like Nirvana.

MERCURY VEIL Local band that plays emotional alternative rock with crunchy guitar riffs with male and female vocals and an affinity for bands like Tool and Smashing Pumpkins.

THE SHRINKS Drawing from divergent, unpredictable influences, this local indie band plays intricate, haunting indie rock with a psychedelic tinge. The lineup features members of Flash to Bang Time and Commander Chameleon.

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by Pink Floyd, Pearl Jam and Tool.

Club Chrome 8 p.m. 706-543-9009 HOLMAN AUTRY BAND Southern rock.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CROOKY MONSTERS No info available.

FOUNDER AND THE INVISIBLES Local singer-songwriter and UGA student Drew Dixon’s band accompanies his John Mayer-like vocals with blues and soul-inspired arrangements.

WOODFANGS Americana project fronted by John “Woodfin” Harry.

Five Points Noon–7 p.m. FREE! www.visit5points. com FIVE POINTS ART FEST Featuring live music by metal band Utah, Americana act The Burning Angels, Camp Amped alums Second Suns and more!

Flicker Theatre & Bar Growden and Long B-Day Bash. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar THE GOONS New indie-pop rock featuring members of The

Glands, Casper & the Cookies and Marshmallow Coast.

Front Porch Bookstore 6 p.m. FREE! 706-372-1236 PONCHO MAGIC Bluegrass sensibilities with country-rock execution.

The multi-part vocal harmonies are the real show, though.

Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net RACHEL O’NEAL Local singer/ songwriter who plays a mix of soulful acoustic originals and an eclectic blend of indie rock, jazz and Southern-tinged Americana covers.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar ALL CITY CANNONBALLERS Southern punk rock comprised of drummer Dereck Olivera (Manray), bassist Charlie Estes (Ham1, Dark Meat) and J.S. Dillard (Honey) on vocals and guitar.

ORYX AND CRAKE Indie rock that mixes in elements of psych pop, electronica and R&B. Recommended for fans of Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver and Arcade Fire.

TWIN POWERS AND IMMUZIKATION UNITE! With their powers combined…prepare for a sweaty dance party explosion featuring everything from electronica to rock to new wave.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 11 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub DJS MAHOGANY AND STRAWBERRY JULIUS Following the screening of 1964 concert film The T.A.M.I. Show, these local DJs will host a dance party on the patio (weather permitting) featuring all 45s, including a lot of soul, R&B, rock and roll, garage and more.

The Lodge of Athens 12 p.m. Pool Party! Presented by Bad Manor. www.thebadmanor.com SCOTTY CRAM BAND Singersongwriter currently based in Atlanta whose mostly acoustic tunes draw from R&B, soul and rock.

Madison County Fairgrounds SummerJam 2010. 10 a.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (music starts). $10 (adults).

FREE! (12 & under). 706-215-5338 BOBBY COMPTON BAND The first Redneck Idol, Bobby Compton sings hard rockin’ country. (9:30 p.m.)

JOE OLDS Country rock. (8 p.m.)

RADIOLUCENT Local band Radiolucent falls somewhere between bluesy Southern rock and the poppier side of alt-country. (7 p.m.)

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THE BURNING ANGELS Local act that plays Americana soul featuring guitar, dobro, fiddle and banjo.

WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY Stripped-down, twangy country with a dash of rock and roll featuring William Tonks, Ben Reynolds and Rob Keller. The trio is celebrating its 10-year anniversary tonight!

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5. 706-546-0840 DWIGHT WILSON & THE CLASSIC CITY SOUL Motown and R&B classics.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com THE SWINGING CHANDELIERS Playing homespun rockin rhythm, boogie woogie, jump jive, blues and western swing stylings.

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CAROLINE HERRING Herring’s country-influenced tunes combine traditional sounds with striking observations into modern life.

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RANDALL BRAMBLETT, OLIVER WOOD AND GEOFF ACHISON Onstage together for one night only!

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THUNDERCHIEF Local act with a West Coast punk sound influenced by classic rock.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com THE JANGLING SPARROWS Solid alt-country with driving percussion and hook-heavy melodies.

VFW 7 p.m. $7. 706-543-5940 TIME TRAVELERS Motown, rock and roll and country!

Sunday 13 Borders Books & Music 4 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8647 MARK WENTHE Member of the local eccentric indie/blues outfit Dusty Lightswitch and musical cohort of Scott Downes, Wenthe will be playing original tunes on acoustic guitar influenced by rock, jazz and classical music.

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.

Monday 14 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $21 (adv.). www.40watt.com ISIS Progressive metal that focuses on repetition and evolution of structure.

The band cites Melvins, Tool and Neurosis as influences. This is the band’s farewell tour, so catch ‘em live while you still can. See Calendar Pick on p. 23.

MELVINS Three decades into their career, the sludge-rock kings are still going strong with release of their 20th studio album, The Bride Screamed Murder.

TOTIMOSHI This band’s early music was inspired by bands like Melvins and Black Sabbath but newer albums draw more referernces from bands like Shellac.

Ashford Manor 6 p.m. $15 (adults), $12 (students), $5 (ages 12 & under), FREE! (ages 5 & under). www.ambedandbreakfast. com EFREN Athens local indie-folksters along the lines of Iron and Wine and Bonnie Prince Bill play selections from the upcoming release Always Been a Bleeder.

NORMALTOWN FLYERS This Athens roots-rock institution plays a set of good-time rock and roll with a Southern leaning. Performing as an acoustic duo.

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Ciné Barcafé 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com JAZZ JAM SESSION Athens jazz ensemble Sonny Got Blue hosts a standing jam session on Mondays joined by a rotating cast of regulars on various instruments.

The Melting Point “The AthFest Hoot Sampler.” 8–10 p.m. FREE! (all ages welcome). www. meltingpointathens.com TIMBER Frontman Daniel Aaron serves up his brand of hangover country rock. His lyric-focused arrangements are often nestled within minimalist instrumentation.

WILLIAM TONKS Local folk rocker William Tonks (Workhorses, Barbara Cue, etc.) performs on guitar and dobro. His earnest delivery recalls the tender vocals of James Taylor and the subtle Southern tones of Gram Parsons.

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

Tasty World Uptown 8 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com BIG TREE Fresh and sunshiney folk rock from Brooklyn with extremely catchy pop melodies complimented by jazz-tinged, crystal-clear vocals.

LITTLE TYBEE Dreamy soundscapes with lush violin and tropical indiefolk melodies.

REPTAR Angular, highly danceable rock punctuated by electronics and taking cues from from Talking Heads and Animal Collective. Expect a sweaty audience covered in facepaint and confetti.

Tuesday 15 Barnette’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0966 OPEN MIC Bring your guitar and some tunes!

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com COOL KID COLLECTIVE Hip-hop infused rock band from Raleigh, NC with songs that range from slower, laid-back acoustic tunes to upbeat and heavy.

PASADENA Summery alternative jams from Maryland with reggae undertones.

THE WOODGRAINS A blend of funk, rock and soul featuring three vocalists and charismatic harmonies.

Doc McGee’s 8 p.m. FREE! (musicians,) $5 (nonmusicians). www.docmcgees.com MUSICIAN ALL JAM Every Tuesday!

Hosted by The Mike Delaney Project.

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Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar LUCAS KWONG Singer-songwriter playing a blend of folk, spirituals, and rock and roll inspired by faith and travels abroad.

Little Kings Shuffle Club Athens Farmers Market. 4–7 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net TIMBER Frontman Daniel Aaron serves up his brand of hangover country rock. His lyric-focused arrangements are often nestled within minimalist instrumentation.

The Melting Point 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens. com BLUEBILLY GRIT Live bluegrass!

Performing originals and some great covers including The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin and even Alanis Morissette.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8283 POETIC SOUL Mon2 and Buddah host this new open-mic for poets, singers and other soulful types.

Every Tuesday. Sign up at 8 p.m.

WUOG 90.5FM 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org LIVE IN THE LOBBY Drew Kohl will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

Wednesday 16 Barnette’s 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0966 OPEN MIC Bring your guitar and some tunes!

Boar’s Head FREE! 706-369-3040 KARAOKE Make new friends.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com OF LEGEND This local hardcore band has changed up its sound, heading in a more experimental, introspective direction informed by acts like Neurosis, Isis and Jesu.

SHARK HEART Adam Bugbee, Jason Askew and Matt Riley team up to bring brutal progressive metal influenced by Melvins, Pig Destroyer and Slayer.

THRILL OF A GUNFIGHT Finely crafted songs fencing between hardcore and death metal with growling vocals, intimidating guitar shreds, complex song structures, and plenty

of blast beat drumming to get your heart racing.

Farm 255 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com LERA LYNN The tender, jazzy folk voice behind Birds & Wire.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar DJ JAVIER Dream Scene frontman plays bubblegum, synth and timeless cuts.

Last Call 9 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! For more info contact dg2003@yahoo.com SPICY SALSA DANCING Lessons begin at 9 p.m. and dancing starts at 10 p.m. No partner or experience required.

The Melting Point “Stay and Play Summer Concert Series.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.meltingpointathens.com THE HANDS OF TIME Featuring Charles Burgess (The Common Peoples Band) on vocals and keys, Amy Pritchett (Forward Motion) on keys and vocals, JC Plant (Blue Flame) on guitar and vocals, Kenny Brawner (The Grains of Sand) on bass, Danny Anthony (The Grains of Sand) on sax, Jeff Hammond (The Soul Pleasers) on trombone, Bill Oglesby (The Soul Pleasers) on sax and Larry Freeman (The Soul Pleasers) on drums.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com CHRIS CUNDARI Variety of jam, electronica and reggae performed live with a looping technique similar to Keller Williams. * Advance Tickets Available

Down the Line 6/17 The Cubists / Soapbar (40 Watt Club) 6/17 All City Cannonballers / The Knockouts / Manray (Caledonia Lounge) 6/17 Drew Kohl / Kyle Robbins (Farm 255) 6/17 Maps and Transit / Odd Trio (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 6/17 Etienne DeRocher (Hotel Indigo) 6/17 Amandla / Efren (Tasty World Uptown) 6/17 Sacred Hollow (Terrapin Beer Co.) 6/18 Elvis (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) 6/18 Abby Go Go / The Grenadines / Nate Nelson & Some Other Dudes (Caledonia Lounge) 6/18 Otherside of Homer (Club Chrome)

Monday, June 14

Melvins, Isis, Totimoshi 40 Watt Club Coaxed by melatonin or tetrahydrocannabinol or both, a well-worn recliner becomes a throne and the woman I used to love slips into sleep as In the Absence of Truth opens with guitar-synth celestial meanderings floating Isis over increasingly intense tribal beats. The song, “Wrists of Kings,” an epic by any measure, except maybe Isis’, is a postmetal lullaby until nearly seven minutes in, which allows plenty of time for said love to become comfortably unconscious. Unfortunately for her, the song is shaken from a sedative course with guitars that blister and chug rather than soar, and the guttural declaration, “We see it now before us, but even so, we cannot read the lies between the lines.”

First she mumbles something in her sleep. Then she swings an arm, blindly and violently (admittedly a perfect match with the moment), before springing from the chair wideeyed and ready to kill me—because she thought the tortured vocalist doing an impression of a demon-possessed Cookie Monster in her ear was me.

Fast forward four years: two days before Isis graces the 40 Watt stage the Los Angeles-based metal pioneers will perform in front of thousands at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, TN. That same day the exhausted girl from the recliner will be marrying a man who, it’s safe to say, will never stir her from slumber with avant-garde metal. Looking ahead: hot off the heels of 2009’s critically acclaimed Wavering Radiant, Isis is breaking up. With regard to the future of the other relationship chronicled herein: no comment.

The band declined our interview request, thus we refer you to a snippet from the May 18 press release announcing the end: “Simply put, Isis has done everything we wanted to do, said everything we wanted to say. In the interest of preserving the love we have of this band, for each other, for the music made and for all the people who have continually supported us, it is time to bring it to a close. We’ve seen too many bands push past the point of a dignified death.”

[David Eduardo]

6/18 Matt Kurz One (Farm 255) 6/18 Kristen Cothron (Terrapin Beer Co.) 6/18 Rack of Spam (The Melting Point) 6/19 Chris McKay & the Critical Darlings / Mitch Easter / Magnapop (40 Watt Club) 6/19 Jim and the Beanstalks / Without Pearls (Bishop Park) 6/19 Dr. Ian Johnson (Borders Books & Music) 6/19 Canyon / Pine Box Secrets / Royal Thunder (Caledonia Lounge) 6/19 Kyshona Armstrong (Farm 255)

6/19 All City Cannonballers (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 6/19 Dood Ferrelle (Front Porch Bookstore) 6/19 The Nice Machine (Terrapin Beer Co.) 6/19 The Hushpuppies (The Melting Point) 6/20 Nancy Heiges and Lavon Smith (Borders Books & Music) 6/20 Sunday Jazz Brunch (Square One Fish Co.) 6/20 Back in Black / The Athens Band (The Melting Point) 6/21 Athens Flute Choir Summer Concert (1800 Crescent Lane)

6/21 Freon Fighters / Hot & Cold / Pocahaunted / Woodfangs (Caledonia Lounge) 6/21 Jazz Jam Session (Ciné Barcafé) 6/22 Poetic Soul (New Earth Music Hall) 6/22 Jet W Lee / Thieves Market (Caledonia Lounge) 6/22 Jeremy Wheatley / Teri Wiley (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 6/22 Lara (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 6/22 Randall Bramblett / Rick Fowler (State Botanical Garden) * Advance Tickets Available

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ART Call for Artists The Moonlight Gypsy Market is currently seeking artists, musicians and performers for its inaugural event in August.

Outsider, erotic, macabre, weird or dark art will feel at home here. moonlightgypsymarket@gmail.com Call for Performers/ Writers (ATHICA) Now seeking performers and writers with works addressing the topic of “uncertainty” for annual summer exhibit, “Emerges.” Email brief proposal with subject line “AE IV” followed by your name. Deadline: July 2. athica emerges@athica.org Call for Submissions The EcoFocus Film Festival is now accepting film submissions. Go online for requirements. Deadlines: Aug. 1 (short films), Jul. 1 (feature-length films). www.withoutabox.com, eco focusfilmfest.org

AUDITIONS Athens’ Got Talent (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Don’t miss your chance to be a star! Audition for the first annual Athens area amateur talent competition. Proceeds from the October performance at the Classic Center benefit Women to the World.

Register online. July 29 & 30 and Aug. 19 & 20, $10 (non-refundable entrance fee). www.athensgottalent. com

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acrylic; try painting with beeswax in encaustic painting; create 3-D sculpture from metal, wire or plaster; or learn various approaches to creating your own abstract art. 404-5566884, www.bluetinstudio.com Avatar Belief Management Mini-Course (Red Lotus Institute) Discover how to use the Avatar tools to change your life’s blueprint! June 14, 7–10 p.m. FREE! 404-668-6224, joann@awakening atlanta.com Basic Computer Skills and Introduction to Computers (Oconee County Library) Learn the basic components of your computer or master Microsoft Windows XP. Registration required. Go online for list of upcoming classes. 706-769-3950, FREE! www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/ oconee.html Basket Weaving (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn how to construct a basket for your garden or market veggies! Cost of class includes materials. Registration required. June 23, 6:15–8:45 p.m. $48. www.uga.edu/botgarden Beginner Bellydance (Sangha Yoga Studio) New instructor Murjanah teaches this multilevel class in the basic technique, postures and choreography.

Wednesdays, 7–8:15 p.m. $60/6 weeks, $14/class. 706-613-1143, bellydancebody@gmail.com Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” class every Friday from 7–9 p.m. and “Family Try Clay” every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. ($20/ person). 706-355-3161, www.good dirt.net Computer Class (ACC Library, Educational Technology Center) Introduction to Excel. Call to register.

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Computer Classes (ACC Library, Educational Technology Center) Introduction to the internet. Call to register. June 10, 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Crafting Classes (Hobby Lobby) Now offering classes in papermaking, soapmaking, crocheting, collage/decoupage and more! Call for details. $5–$25. 478-718-5180, www.nataliebush.com Dance Classes (Jadespring Wellness Center, Comer) Now offering classes in Nia, a blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts.

Fridays, 5:15–6:15 p.m. $12, 706614-6126 Dance Classes (Studio Dance Academy) Now registering for a wide range of youth and adult classes, from ballet and tap to swing and Nia. 706-354-6454, www.studiodance academy.com Dance Classes, Martial Arts and Yoga (Floorspace) Now registering for adult and children’s classes, featuring Open Dancing, Fusion Bellydance, Creative Movement, Zumba, Nia, Martial Arts, Poi, Yoga and more! See full schedule online. www.floorspace athens.com Digital Plant Photography: Wildflowers, Gardens and Landscapes (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Led by nature photographers Hugh and Carol Nourse. Registration required.

June 12, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $45. 706-542-6014, www.uga.edu/ botgarden “Entrepeneurs’ Biggest Mistakes” (ACC Library) Anne-Marie Johnson of the Small Business Development Center breaks down the top 10 mistakes people make when starting a business. June 17, 12–1:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Jeff Owens’ paintings are on display at Ciné through July 6.

GED Classes (Athens Urban Ministries) Get your GED for free, free, free! Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m., Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

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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. June 17, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. June 26, 3–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 Genealogy on the Internet (ACC Library) A brief intro to Internet resources for genealogy. Databases in Galileo will be introduced. Registration required.

June 17, 6–8:45 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 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 Excel (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics of this Microsoft spreadsheet program in this two-part class. Registration required. 706-769-3950, FREE! www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/oconee. html 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 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 Money Matters (ACC Library) Money Matters coordinator Teri Hanna will share some helpful tips for budgeting, maintaining a checking account and improving your credit score in this program sponsored by Smart Investing @ Your Library. June 17, 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Nature Dojo (Greenway) Nurture your original animal intelligence and “re-wild” your body and mind through fun exercises in nature.

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Mama’s Boy. For ages 18 & up.

Tuesdays–Thursdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $10/drop-in, $40/month. www.wild intelligence.org Prenatal Yoga (Full Bloom Center) Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. $14/class or $60/6 classes. 706-353-3373, www. fullbloomparent.com Quick Books (Athens Technical College) Now offering beginning, intermediate and advanced classes.

Call to register. June 18 (beginners), $99. June 25 (intermediate and advanced), $75. 706-369-5763, bmoody@athenstech.edu Social Media for Your Business (Athens Technical College) Learn how to use Facebook and Twitter to market your business.

June 14, 6–7 p.m. $10. 706-3695871 Summer Tree Identification (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn the basics of identifying common (yet extraordinary!) trees of the Georgia Piedmont. June 19, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $45. 706-5426014, www.uga.edu/botgarden 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 Tai Chi in the Park on Talmadge Drive (Mind Body Institute, Athens Regional Medical Center) Offering Tai Chi instruction. Call ahead to reserve a spot.

Saturdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-475-7329, mbiprograms@ armc.org Tech Tips: Craigslist (ACC Library) Look for a job, rehome your finches, arrange a carpool or find that missing person–all on Craigslist. June 22, 12:15 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 TRX Men’s Health Week (The Omni Club) Call to register for FREE! classes in TRX Suspension Training.

June 20–27, 706-369-3111, www. theomniclub.com 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) Full schedule online. $10–$14/ class. 706-355-3114, www.athens fivepointsyoga.com Yoga Classes (Bliss Yoga, Watkinsville) See complete schedule online. 706-310-0015, www.bliss yoga.me Yoga for Moms (Bliss Yoga) Go online for full schedule. 706-3100015, www.blissyoga.me Yoga for Teens (Floorspace) Mondays, 5–6 p.m. $12/class, 706424-9873, www.thebodyeclectic.net Zen Meditation and Book Discussion (Email for Location) For both new and experienced meditators. Reading Cheri Huber’s The Key. Meets every Monday. 7:15 p.m.

FREE! 706-714-1202, meditateathens@gmail.com, thezencenter. livingcompassion.org

HELP OUT! 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 (BikeAthens) 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 Blood Drive (Red Cross Donor Center) Give the gift of life! Call to make an appointment today. 706546-0681, 1-800-GIVE-LIFE 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. 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 Volunteer Gallery Sitters (ATHICA) ATHICA needs gallery sitters now through mid-summer. Visit www.athica.org/volunteer.php for info and email volunteers@athica. org to start.

KIDSTUFF Babies & Beasties Series (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Help your toddler discover nature. Ages 18 months–2 years, with adult.

Registration required. Thursdays in August, 10 a.m. $7. 706-613-3615 Bloom Healthy Day Camp (St. Mary’s Wellness Center) Girls struggling with weight or self-esteem issues may benefit from this 6-week program focusing on basic health and nutrition and daily structured exercise. For girls ages 10–14. $150.

706-540-5325, deedeegaines@ gmail.com EcoCamp (Georgia Nature Center, Watkinsville) Summer day camp for ages 4–16. Kids learn about solar power, organic farming, carnivorous plants and green building. Fiveday sessions run through July. $49–$199. 706-769-1000, www. ecocamp.org Family Fishing (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Fish in the hidden Claypit Pond. Bait, poles and tips provided. Call to register. July 10, 6 p.m. $6/family. 706-613-3615 Freedom to Grow UNschool (Call for location) An innovative, democratic, homeschool-like “unschool” for preschool to upper elementary students is now forming.

Holding an informational meeting for interested parents. Call to arrange an alternate meeting time. June 17, 4 p.m. 478-718-1414, www.freedomto growunschool.com Kids Summer Art Camps (Blue Tin Art Studio) Choose from exciting and sophisticated camps for kids ages 7–11. In Italian Adventures, students create art through the lens of Italian art history, learning about medieval, Renaissance and Italian Futurist art. Junior builders may prefer to construct 2-D and 3-D structures in Bauhaus: House II, an architectural camp for kids. 404556-6884, www.bluetinstudio.com

Kids Summer Day Camp (Silverthorn Farm) Register your junior equestrian for week-long sessions at this day camp just outside of Athens. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. $300/week.

706-548-8561, www.silverthorn farm.com Knee-High Naturalists (Sandy Creek Nature Center) A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts.

For parents and children. Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. $13.

706-613-3515, www.sandycreek naturecenter.com Mermaid and Merman Days (Lay Park) Activities include pearldiving, seashell crafts, edible aquariums and other typical mermaid/ merman recreational fun. For ages 8–12. June 22–25, 9 a.m.–noon. $40. 706-613-3580 Movie Making Workshop (ACC Library) Do you think Orson Welles sat on his couch all summer? Get inspired at this 4-day workshop on scriptwriting, costuming, lighting, acting, directing, editing and more. Ages 11–18. Call to register.

Through June 11, 2–3:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 New Moon Summer Adventure Camps (Various Locations) Now accepting registration for summer camp that travels to different state parks and natural areas daily. Activities include hiking, swimming, boating and more. For ages 6–12. June 14–18, 21–25 & July 12–16, 19–23, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $150/week. 706-338-2892, newmoonpreschool@gmail.com Plaster Casting Workshop (ACC Library) Learn the basics of plaster casting and make your own sculpture! Ages 11–18. Call to register. June 23–25, 2–3:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 Summer Academy at UGA (UGA Campus) UGA Center for Continuing Education is now registering for its week-long summer programs for ages 11–17. This year’s offer-

ART AROUND TOWN ACC Library (2025 Baxter St., Top of the Stairs Gallery) Featuring work by students in UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art. Through June.

Big City Bread Cafe (393 N. Finley St.) A group show featuring the work of the students next door at Blue Tin Studio. Through June.

Ciné Barcafé (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “My Metal Hand,” an exhibit featuring illustrations on wood by Jeff Owens. Through July 6.

Espresso Royale Caffe (297 E. Broad St.) An exhibit featuring your favorite animals in embroidery and print mixed-media works by Lea Purvis. Through June.

Flicker Theatre & Bar (263 W. Washington St.) Mixed media photography and more by Jillian Guarco. Through June. Reception June 17.

The Globe (199 N. Lumpkin St.) “Athens GA, Photography,” featuring photographs of Athens landmarks by Darius Goes West photographer Kevin Wier.

Through June.

Good Dirt (510 B North Thomas St.) Atmospherically fired pots by Rob Sutherland. Through June.

The Grit (199 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Matt Blanks.

Through June 13. Works by Sarah Trigueros. Through July 3.

Jittery Joe’s Coffee (Five Points) “Athens Above,” an exhibit featuring René Shoemaker’s textile paintings on silk of the Classic City’s skyline.

Through June.

Krimson Kafe (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville) “Old McDonald’s Farm,” a collection of paintings by Perry McCrackin. Through July.

Lamar Dodd School of Art (270 River Rd., Gallery 307) “Found in Nature: Paintings and Drawings,” featuring the work of Philip Ayers and William Itter. Through July 25.

Lyndon House Arts Center (293 Hoyt St.) “Full House 2010” features over a hundred works in a variety of media by local artists and members of

ings include Aviation, Dance, Bugs and Plants, CSI, Comic Book Art, Graphic Design, Film School, Mini Medical School and more. $199– $349. 706-542-3537, www.georgia center.uga.edu/summeracademy Summer Art Camp (Good Dirt) Limited space available in kids’ clay classes. Ages 4–6, 7–10, and 11 & up. Schedule and registration forms online. 706-355-3161, www. gooddirt.net Summer Mini-Camps (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Registration now open for “Footprints from the Past,” “Forest Fantasy” and “Go Wild” daycamps for ages 4–6. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $16. 706-613-3615 Summer Reading Program (ACC Library) Stop by to pick up your reading log and a list of summer events. For readers 18 and under. FREE! 706-613-3650 Swim School (Bishop Park) Now registering for lessons for levels I–V taught by an American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor.

Pre-school and parent/tot classes also offered. Through July 23, $33.

706-613-3589 Teen Night Live (Various Locations) Register your teen for a summer of field trips, music, dancing and fun in a safe environment!

For ages 11–14. Now through June 24, July 6–29, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6–9 p.m. $10. 706-6133871, www.accleisureservices.com Thursday Theater for Teens (Oconee County Library) Enjoy popcorn as you watch movies on the big screen. This week: The Devil Wears Prada. Thursdays through July, 6–8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 Waseca School Biome Camp (Waseca Learning Environment) Campers explore the forest and learn about sustainability through art projects, community building and gardening. Discounts available.

June–July, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. $140–$170/week. 706-5434473, wasecaschool.org

the organizations that meet regularly at the Lyndon House. Through Sept. 18.

Madison County Library (1315 Hwy. 98 W., Danielsville) Drums and bowls by Jack Hudson.

Through June.

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (434 S. Main St.) “Gary Hudson: A Memorial Retrospective,” an exhibit celebrating the life and work of the Abstract Expressionist painter. Through July 9.

Monroe Art Guild (205 S. Broad St., Monroe) “Art in Bloom,” featuring floral designs by Jeff E. Lott.

Through June.

Multi-Modal Transportation Center (325 Pound St.) Collages by Erin K. Meredith. Through June.

Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (34 School St., Watkinsville) Annual Members’ Exhibit, featuring a diverse display of works, including sculpture, paintings, drawings, textiles, jewelry, pottery and photos, from a variety of skilled artists who are also OCAF members. Through June 30.

Red Eye Coffee (297 Prince Ave.) Photography by Keith Maxwell. Through June.

Speakeasy (269 E. Broad St.) Paintings by Will Eskridge. Through June.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia (2450 Milledge Ave.) “Spirit of the Land” features work by local artists. The exhibit and affiliated events are meant to increase awareness about shrinking green space. All work is for sale and benefits the Athens Land Trust and the Oconee River Land Trust. Through June 26. Gala Reception June 26.

Visionary Growth Gallery (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) “The Mother Show III: Art on the Theme of Motherhood,” featuring work by dozens of artists including Ruth Allen, Lucy Calhoun, Jeremy Hughes, Jasey Jones, Cindy Jerrell, Peter Loose, Robert Lowery, Annie Wellborn and C. Keen Zero.

Through June 27.

White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates (217 Hiawasee Ave.) “Flower Show,” featuring paintings by Ruth Allen. Through June. Reception June 12.

Yoga Sprouts (Full Bloom Center) For kids ages 2–6. Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. $14/drop-in, $60/6 classes. 706-372-1757, www.yoga sprouts.com Youth Summer Art Camps (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Children will explore a wide range of art media in each session. Schedule online. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf. com.

SUPPORT Alzheimer’s Caregiver Luncheon Program (Bentley Center) The Athens Area Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month. Noon–1 p.m. FREE! Eve Anthony, 706-5494850 Athens Mothers’ Center (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) Meet with other supportive moms and dads. Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. 706-552-8554, www.athensga.mothercenter.org 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.

Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for location) Demeaning behavior and hateful words can be just as harmful as punches. Childcare is provided. Call the Project Safe hotline: 706-5433331. 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 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

ON THE STREET Charity Lemonade Stand (Suska, 1664 Lumpkin St.) Cool off with a chilled cup of lemonade when you donate a dollar to Project Safe, OneAthens or the Jeanette Rankin Scholarship Fund. June 19, noon–5 p.m. $1. 706-548-2258, www.suska athens.com Live from the Classic City (Email for Location) Get your music spread locally and around the world when you record at the studio! Sign up online. 706-850-1755, www. classiccityarts.com/live Teen Advisory Board (Oconee County Library) Help plan and organize programs for the Oconee County Library’s Young Adult department that appeal to you! For ages 11–18. Next meeting: June 14, 7–8 p.m. 706-769-3950 Teeth Whitening for Charity (Various Locations) All summer long, Mercy Health Centre is partnering with local dentists to raise money for low-income, uninsured citizens in need of medical treatment. Your donation will benefit this fund and your smile. Call or go online for a list of participating dentists. $250 donation, 706-254-9586, www.mercyhealthcenter.net f

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$12 noon-3pm • Omeletes & Carving Station • $3 Mimosas & House Wine

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reality check Matters Of The Heart And Loins A little over two years ago I had a fling. She ended it, and now we’re just friends and both currently in relationships. I never got over this girl. Luckily, though, meeting my current girlfriend has helped sooth the pain of this unrequited love greatly, and I love her, too.

The thing is, with this girl I can’t get over, is that she’s not even really nice. I can’t get over my attraction to her, how great our sexual chemistry had felt, and how much she impresses me with her knowledge and abilities—she’s a fantastic writer. But then, she’s a dirt bag, too. She’s inconsiderate and immature to everyone she knows, is always using people—sometimes stealing, egotistical, unreliable… the list goes on. Yet, I can’t drill it into my head that these things should make me stop wanting what I never had with her.

It’s funny because I know if she had given us a chance, because of these bad qualities about her I would have probably ended up leaving her anyhow. It’s likely her denying me ever having anything is what has kept me stuck.

Over the last year, my friends have advised me to just stop talking to her. But I can’t; being her friend makes me feel sparks for living that I don’t get from anybody else. I still sometimes see a flicker in her eye as though she’s still attracted to me. And I’m frightened, because I will probably act out on her fleeting sexual interests in me, so before I forget to mention it—I’m a dirt bag, too.

What I am asking you is if there is any perspective I am not seeing. I won’t be shocked if all you can say is that this is a tough-love case of “the one that got away” and there’s nothing I can do about it except maybe see a shrink. Or maybe two years just isn’t long enough time to totally get over someone. I want to be happy with my girlfriend now, but part of me still always feels a bit broken. Is that just how the cookie crumbles?

Some Dirt Bag You have got to stop being friends with this girl. She is an idiot and a loser, and you are an even bigger idiot and loser as long as you remain her “friend.” Seriously. Spare me the “sparks for living” bullshit and grow up.

This isn’t the one that got away; it’s the one you were lucky enough to get away from.

Don’t believe me? Read on.

So, I was dating this guy for a few months, and since things were going really well, we started talking about moving in together. He had a couple of roommates, but I had my own place, and he was interested in moving in there. He seemed like the perfect guy: gorgeous, smart, funny, lots of friends and very close to his family. He told me that he used to play football at a college in the Midwest. He told me that he was really “more of a relationship guy,” and that he hadn’t slept with anyone in this town since he had moved.

I had been hurt before, and I had been lied to before, and I had sworn off of casual sex. When we started dating, before we started sleeping together, I told him that I had been tested for STDs after I found out that my last

boyfriend had cheated on me, and I asked him if he had been tested recently. He said that he had, and since he said that he hadn’t slept with anybody since he moved, I thought things were cool. Now, I realize that this all sounds stupid in retrospect, and I know you can see where this is going, but you have to know that I was actually in a relationship with this guy, and I had no reason to suspect he was lying to me.

So, fast forward a few months. He moved in, lost his job; I told him I could cover him for awhile. He stayed; he got a really crappy lowpaying job; I still let him live rent-free. Again, please keep in mind that I am thinking we are an actual couple at this point, that we’re in it together, etc., etc. He was paying for some of the bills and some groceries, so it isn’t like I was a total fool, but then I started feeling like something was up. He was coming home later, hanging out with new people, and he stopped telling me about things. I can’t be more specific than that, really. But I knew something was up because his attitude just changed all of the sudden.

One day, I came home and realized that his stuff was gone. He never had any furniture or anything; it was all just clothes and some pictures and a DVD player, so it was easy for him to make a getaway while I was at work. When I tried to call him I was blocked by his cell phone. He also blocked me on Facebook and Twitter. Unbelievable. I felt like such a sucker. Then over the next few months I found out that he was lying to more than just me. His “friends” never really knew him that well after all, and they were all being lied to, too. He is totally pathological. We have all kind of bonded over the trauma that he inflicted on us.(Apparently he borrowed money from several people and then stopped calling them, too).

And now I see him around town here and there, and I just avoid him because I really have no interest in reliving any of it. Anyway, I noticed recently that he has been hanging around with a girl. I see how they act together, and I know what he is doing. I don’t really know her, but I am so tempted to just go up and tell her what he is really about. I don’t know how she will react, but the idea of him ruining another woman’s life is almost too much for me. Do you think I should try to warn her?

Burned If you think you can talk to her when he isn’t there, then I suppose you could try. It does suck to think of him getting away with this kind of thing again. Think about what you are going to say ahead of time, and make sure to tell her what his lies were and how you found them out so she can look into them herself. After that, just wash your hands of it and take comfort in the fact that a guy like that is going to wear out his welcome in a small town like yours pretty quickly. Hopefully, he will cross the wrong person and get his ass kicked on his way out.

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2BR/1BA renovated apts walking distance to Mama’s Boy & Dwntn! Avail. 8/1.

Only$550-600/mo. incl. water/trash. 225 China St. Small/quiet complex, perfect for grad students. No dogs.

Laundry on premises. Call Chris (706) 202-5156 or chris@petersonproperties.org.

2BR/2BA. BRs w/ full priv. BA. Walk–in closets. W/D hookups.

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Water & trash incl. Small pets allowed. (706) 245-8435 or cell (706) 498-6013 or go to www. hendrixapartments.com.

2BR/1BA Apts avail. 125 Honeysuckle Lane off Broad St. across from King Ave. On busline.

GRFA welcomed. Water & trash incl. Central, private, secluded, park-like location. Lease, deposit, references req’d. $450/mo. (706) 227-6000 or (706) 461-2349.

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Cottages, Apartments, & Townhomes avail. Fall! 2–5BRs starting at $287.50/BR. Ask about leasing specials!

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

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

Cute, sunny, 1st flr. apt. in home.

850 sq. ft., W/D, fireplace, recently renovated, private entrance, lg. fenced yd. Pets OK. $725/mo. incl. utils + Internet. Share home w/ UGA professor & artist. Can swap babysitting for reduced rent.

(706) 227-0824.

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1BR/1BA. Clayton St. above Helix. $575/mo. Won't last so call Stacy today! (706) 4254048 or (706) 296-1863.

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Westside condos.

2BR/2BA, $600/mo. Eastside quadraplex 2BR/2BA, $525/ mo. 2BR/1BA, $490/mo.

Eastside Duplex 2BR/1BA, 475/mo. Eastside basement apartment 2BR/1BA. W/D, nice yard. $550/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 549-3222, (706) 353-2700 or cell (706) 540-1529.

Wa t k i n s v i l l e . Completely furnished. $700/mo. incl. utils..

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Evening (706) 769-6208, Day (706) 338-7727.

Commercial Property 4500 sq. ft. office/shop. 1.5BA, 3 12 ft. overhead doors. 2+ ac. fenced. Lexington, GA. $500/ mo+. Partial property rental available. Call (706) 549-9456.

Athens Executive Suites.Offices avail. in historic Dwntn bldg. w/ on–site parking.

All utils., Internet, & janitorial incl.

Single or multiple offices avail.

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Downtown Space for rent. 1200 sq. ft. Near 40 Watt. 261 W. Washington St. $1500/mo. 1 yr. lease w/ option to renew. Please call (706) 247-4513.

Eastside Offices 1060 Gaines School Rd. Rent: 1200 sq. ft. $1200/mo. 450 sq. ft. $600/mo. 170 sq. ft. $375/ mo. (706) 546-1615 or www. athenstownproperties.com.

Historic Downtown Building. 3200 sq. ft.

Ample onsite parking. Office/ Commercial. Contact Stacy (706) 425-4048.

Leathers Building. Retail/ Office/Commercial. 1100 sq. ft.

Front & rear entrance. $1400/mo.

All inclusive. Call Stacy at (706) 425-4048.

Paint Artist Studio. Historic Blvd area artist community.

160 Tracy St. Rent: 300 sq. ft. $150/mo. 400 sq. ft. $200/ mo. (706) 546-1615 or www. athenstownproperties.com.

Retail, Bar, or Restaurant for lease at Homewood Shopping Center. 3000 sq. ft. Call Bryan Austin at (706) 353-1039.

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

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

Condos for Rent 2–3BR/2BA. 370 South Pope St. Near Baxter. All appls. $780/mo.

Close to campus & Dwntn. Avail.

8/1. Pet friendly. Call (478) 609-1303.

3BR condo for rent. Woodlands. $400/BR. Avail. 8/1/10. Call Eddie at (706) 354-1212.

550 Willow St. Off College Ave. 3/4 mi. from the Arch! 2BR/2.5BA. CHAC, W/D, DW, off street parking. $700/mo. (501) 276-6728.

Huge studio condo. Eastside, close to campus. DW & W/D incl. Shared gas grill out back overlooking the river. Don’t miss out! $600/mo. Contact John (706) 614-3156.

The Woodlands of Athens, 3 Lg. BR, 3 private BA. All appls incl. W/D. Excellent condition.

Unbelievable amenities! Gated, safe, close to campus. $1150/ mo. Avail. 8/1. Owner/Agent, call Robin (770) 265-6509 or email robintdubois@gmail.com.

Duplexes For Rent $650/mo., blocks from UGA & Dwntn, 2 Lg. BR/1BA. 167 A Elizabeth St. W/D, fireplace, storage, rent incl. water & garbage. Avail. 8/1. Owner/Agent, call Robin (770) 265-6509 or email at robintdubois@gmail.com. $750/mo. 4BR/3 Full BA. 10 min. to UGA. 137 Westchester Circle.

All appls incl. W/D, excellent condition. New carpet & paint.

Lg. lv. rm., sec. system. Avail.

6/1. Owner/Agent, call Robin (770) 265-6509 or email at robintdubois@gmail.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 in 5 Pts on Hampton Ct. & Highland Ave. $675/mo. Avail. Aug. Call (706) 546-6900 or visit http://www.

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2BR/1.5BA duplex in Sleepy Hollow. Near UGA & 5 Pts. FP, DW, W/D, CHAC, sunroom, some pets OK. $700/mo. (706) 549-5006, www.AthensCondoSales.com.

2BR/1.5BA duplex in Sleepy Hollow. Close to UGA & 5 Pts. FP, DW, W/D, CHAC, fenced yd, some pets OK. $700/mo. (706) 5495006, www.AthensCondo Sales.com.

2BR/1.5BA duplexes in Sleepy Hollow. Fenced yards, W/D, DW, FP, lawn maintenance, pest control. Some pets OK. Close to UGA, 5 Pts & Memorial Park. $700/mo. Call April for appt. (706) 549-5006, www.

AthensCondoSales.com.

2BR/1BA Duplex on Eastside.

Close to shopping. 10 mins from UGA. W/D hookups, yd. maint. $525/mo. Pets OK w/ fee. Call Tom (706) 224-7540 for details.

2BR/1BA. $650/mo., Milledge Court #18/#20, & 2 2 8 O ’ F a r r e l l . Av a i l .

Aug. Great 5 Pts. duplex, tile BA, HWflrs., great location!

Visit b o u l e v a rd ​p ro p e r t y​ management.com. Call today (706) 548-9797.

4BR/2BA off Milledge. 2 mi. from vet school. W/D, CHAC, DW, covered deck. Pets OK, lots of parking. $1120/mo. $800/dep.

Negotiable pet dep. Available 8/1. (513) 293-5666.

Available Aug. 1st. 2BR duplex on quiet wooded lot.

Eastside. CHAC. Pets upon a p p ro v a l . $ 4 4 5 / m o . 1 0 – 1 2 month lease available. Tom (404) 314-1177.

Boulevard Area Duplex. 672 1/2 Barber St. 2BR/1BA. Recently remodeled. Super energy efficient. Total electric. W/D, DW, small fenced yard. Some pets OK. Avail. July. $650/mo. Lease deposit. References req’d. Call (706) 227-6000.

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.

Normaltown/Navy School.

Unique, brick townhouse.

Cool, private 2BR/1BA. CHAC, HWflrs, lg. fenced yard. Pets OK. Upstairs $700/mo., downstairs $600/mo. Off street parking.

Lease/dep. (706) 207-4636.

Quiet 5 Points Location!!

2BR/1BA, HWflrs., CHAC, W/D incl. $675/mo. Call (706) 5 4 6 - 6 9 0 0 o r v i s i t w w w.

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Upscale Westside Rentals.

2BR/2.5BA, duplex on Jennings Mill Rd. $700/mo. 2BR/2.5BA, condo on Huntington Rd w/ HWflrs., new carpet, sunroom, fireplace, only $725/mo. Both units avail. immediately. Call Barbara Loyd, Owner/Agent at (706) 540-4111.

Houses for Rent $1100/mo. Oconee County.

10-15 min. to UGA & Athens.

Excellent school system, great subdivision. 3BR/2BA. Lg. bonus rm., separate dining rm. New heating & air, new paint, new carpet, FP, huge yard, community pool, no pets. Avail. 7/10. 1030 Robinhood Rd. Owner/Agent, Call Robin (770) 265-6509.

$650/mo. Blocks from UGA & Downtown, 2BR/1BA. 12’ ceilings, HWflrs, W/D, incl. lawn maint., Avail. 8/1, 189 Elizabeth St., Owner/Agent, Call Robin (770) 265-6509 or email at robintdubois@gmail.com. $1250/mo. Historic Blvd n’hood.

Very nice updated 3BR. CHAC, W/D, DW, fridge. Huge screened front porch. Walk/bike to UGA campus. Busline. Incl. lawn & cleaning service. Avail. July 1st. (706) 255-0488 or email blvdchris@yahoo.com. $650/mo. Blocks from UGA campus, 2BR/1BA, Tall Ceilings, HWflrs., Very Lg. BRs, W/D, Sm. Fenced–In Yd. Avail. Now. 145 Elizabeth St. Owner/Agent, Call Robin Dubois (770) 265-6509. $845/mo. All utils incl. 2BR/3BA, W/D, DW, CHAC, deck, quiet cottage. 1672 1/2 S. Milledge Ave. 2 blocks to 5 Pts. Low deposit. (706) 714-1100. $660/mo. 3BR/1BA. 121 E. Carver Dr. 1.5 mi. from UGA Arch. Fenced–in yd. HW & tile flrs., CHAC, W/D hookups, DW, micro. Pets welcome. Avail. 5/1.

Call (706) 614-8335.

175 Sylvan Dr. 3BR/1BA home w/ great location near ARMC. $850/ mo. Newly painted BRs. Avail. now! Pls. call (706) 540-1810, (706) 433-2072, or email cbolen@ upchurchrealty.com.

140 and 250 Janice Drive.

Avail. June 1st & Aug. 1st.

HWflrs. CHAC, fenced yds. Pets OK. No pet fees! $795/mo. (706) 254-2569 145 Woodcrest Drive and 245 Robinhood Court. Both in Forest Heights subdivision.

3BR. Avail. 8/1. CHAC. Fenced yds. Pets OK. No pet fees! $845 & $875/mo. (706) 372-6813.

1331 Dowdy Rd. 3-6BR/2BA. $1200–$1400/mo. 100 yr old farmhouse located ½ mile from civilization. High ceilings, HWflrs., & good dogs welcome. A spacious house w/ 2 lg. porches.

1321 Dowdy also available, 3BR/2BA, $900/mo. Both located close to great schools & all of your shopping needs in a serene setting, which is great for family friends & nature lovers, or anyone else who is looking for a great house to live for the upcoming year!Avail. 8/1. Pls. call (706) 5 4 8 - 9 7 9 7 , b o u l e v a r d​ property​management.com.

135 Glencrest. $900/mo.

3BR/2BA. Great traditional house w/ a beautifully landscaped yd.!Call today( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 8 9797 boulevard​p roperty​ management.com.

2BR/1BA. 349 Oak St. Less than a mi. to campus. Fenced backyd.

Window A/C, gas heat. HWflrs. $700/mo. + dep. Ralph Bryant (706) 207-6071.

2, 3, 4BR houses. 5 Pts. close to campus & other areas. Check out our website at www.athenslease. com, or call (706) 410-6122.

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

Timothy school zone & close to every shopping need. 316 & the loop. $680/mo. (706) 5489797 or boulevard​p roperty​ management.com.

340 Barber Street. The only one like it. This is the best 3BR/2BA in town. This 2–story newly renovated house has beautiful skylights in the 25 ft. high living room ceiling w/ exposed brick give the house an urban feel. 340 Barber St. is in walking distance to campus & Dwntn. $1600/mo. (706) 548-9797, boulevard​property​ management.com.

3BR/2.5BA house. CHAC, W/D. $1050/mo. (706) 769-4155.

3BR/2BA. Cedar creek. Fenced backyd., gas grill, FP, wooded lot.

Quiet family n’hood. Swimming community. 360 Sandstone Dr. $1025/mo. & dep. (706) 3191846, (706) 548-4819. GA. R. E. lic. 300830.

3BR/2BA old country house.

10 mi. from Dwntn. 16 acres.

Suitable for 2 horses. Fenced pasture w/ shelter. CHAC, all appls. 1BR & 2BAs completely renovated. Bidet in each BA. $1050/mo. (706) 340-7531.

3BR/1BA house off Baxter St. CHAC, DW, W/D incl. No gas bill, fenced yd., pets OK. Bonus rm. 4th BR. Avail. 8/1. Only $695/mo. (706) 255-2552 text OffCampusRealty.com.

3BR/2 Full BA, 2 half BA. Eastside. $1250/mo. Extra nice!

Huge fenced backyard, pen, huge front porch. W/D conn., CHAC, FP, DR, LR, office, upstairs bonus room. 10 mins. to campus.

Pets OK. (706) 247-1398.

3BR/2BA house on basement for rent. 145 Conrad Dr. 2 mi. from Dwntn. W/D, fridge, HVAC, band space. $900/mo. Call (706) 6137242 or (678) 232-7228.

3BR/2BA cabin in the woods. 5 mi. to town. Open living, dining, kitchen rooms. $900/mo. NS. Call Rose (706) 255-0472.

4BR/2BA. Big house, deck, fenced yard. 2 living areas, 2 kitchens, 2 offices. CHAC, DW, W/D, carport, lawn/pest incl. Pets welcome. Close to UGA/Dwntn.

Recently remodeled. Avail. July.

Great deal. $1250/mo. & deposit.

(706) 202-0858.

442 Yonah.$695/mo. 2BR/1BA. Great location in Normaltown.

Working FP, eat–in kitchen, screened–in porch, cottage in the city. Pls. call (706) 5489797, boulevard​p roperty​ management.com.

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.

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4BR/1.5BA Northcrest Dr. $800/ mo. Fenced backyard, pen, storage bldg. W/D connections, CHAC. Walk to busline, shopping, restaurants. 5 mins. to campus.

Pets OK. (706) 247-1398.

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4BR/4BA house.

Beaverdam Rd. Covered front porch, W/D, sec. sys., 24 hr. maintenance service, pets welcome, lawn & pest incl. $850/ mo. (706) 552-3500.

4BR/2BA. CHAC, FP, HWflrs, DW, fridge w/ ice/water in–door, W/D. Lg. porch & yd. Must have refs.

116 Whitehead Rd. $998/mo.

(706) 714-1100.

4BR/2BA home. Blocks from UGA on the Greenway. Sunroom, separate dining room, granite in kitchen, new master BR. W/D. Pets OK. $900/mo. Call (678) 491-4800.

6BR/3BA house, multi–family zoned. 2620 Riverbend Rd. Fully renovated, new everything, HWflrs., custom kitchen & BAs. $1950/mo. Avail. 8/1.

Chris (706) 202-5156 or chris@ petersonproperties.org.

Avail Aug. 3BR/2BA. Lg. vaulted kitchen & lv. rm. 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.

Huge house in Normaltown!

2–story, 4BR/2BA, HWflrs, CHAC, D/W, W/D hookups. On busline at Prince/Oglethorpe. $1450/mo.

(706) 546-6900 or go to www.

ValerioProperties.com/.

Leases avail. 2, 3, 4BR properties starting at $875/mo. Call today for list of avail. properties. Contact Becky Smith (706) 201-2121 for an appt.

Nor maltown cottage. Avail.

8/1/10. 2BR/1BA. HWflrs, CHAC, DW, W/D, fenced–in backyd, covered patio, FP. Perfect for grad students or professionals.

On busline. Pets OK w/ dep.! $800/mo.+ dep. (706) 372-3383.

Near Dwntn. 1BR house. $500/ mo. Pets OK. No gas bill. CHAC, DW, W/D incl. Fenced yard.

Bonus room/office. Avail. now or prelease. (706) 255-2552 OffCampusRealty.com.

Preleasing for fall. 1, 2 & 3BR houses. Close to campus & Dwntn. Call (706) 255-0066.

We make house hunting 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.

Houses for Sale

Attention students & small families. 3BR/2.5BA split lvl. in quiet cul–de–sac. Avail. 8/1!

Close to campus! HWflrs., FP, sec. sys., all kitchen appls. $1275/mo. (770) 596-6234.

Enjoy your new home located in a peaceful setting. Close to shopping/UGA. 3BR/2.5BA home on 2.28 acres. 12x20 workshed.

Priced to sell Price reduced $153K. Contact Becky Smith (706) 201-2121 for an appt.

Cedar Shoals area. Great 2BR/1BA duplex. Fresh paint, new carpet, W/D, DW, range, fridge, fenced yd., trash & yd. serv. incl. Avail. now $550/mo.

Call Mike (877) 740-1514 toll free.

Great house! 220 Pointers Ridge Dr. New carpet, fresh paint, new roof, fairly new heat/ cooling, appls like new, fireplace, garage, deck, shed, sm. garden. $129,900. Galen at (352) 2150056 or 4flfish@uga.edu.

Cute, cute, cute! 3BR/2.5BA house. Lots of storage, lg. rooms, 1–car garage, fenced yd, 0.5 acre lot, W/D, DW, CHAC. Some pets OK. Near Eastside. 6 mi to UGA. $1000/ mo. (706) 549-5006, www.

AthensCondoSales.com.

Eastside 3BR/2BA. Lg. yd., on dead–end street. $1000/ mo. 4BR/2BA w/ lg. yd. $1200/ mo. Five Points 3BR/1BA, single carport, $750/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 5493222, (706) 353-2700, (706) 540-1529.

Flagpole Classifieds! $10/ wk. for your merchandise, $14/ wk. for your house, $16/wk. for your business! Go to www. flagpole.com or call (706) 5490301. Deadlines every Monday at 11am.

First month free! No pet fee! 2 or 3BRs close to Dwntn. W/D, D W, p r i v a t e p a t i o s , l a r g e yards. (706) 548-2522, www. dovetailmanagement.com.

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Watkinsville. 102 Hight Dr. 3BR/2BA mostly brick ranch. 1 acre very private lot.

Nice quiet n’hood. Near Dwntn. $132K. (706) 255-7100.

Pre-Leasing 1BR/1BA + office in 5 Pts. Great for Grad Students. Close to campus. W/D, DW, CHAC, Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $650/mo. (706) 369-2908.

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.

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4BR/4BA house. On UGA busline. Community pool w/ pool house. $1950/mo. W/D, & appls. Pets OK w/ dep. Avail. 8/1.

Call (706) 207-9295.

1/2 mi. from Downtown. 1, 2, 3, 4BR houses & apts. located in the historic Blvd n’hood. Pls. check out boulevard​property​ management.com or call (706) 548-9797.

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G re a t h o m e s w i t h hardwood floors! (pics in order) 619 Whitehall Rd.4BR/1BA, $795/mo. 625 A Whitehall 2BR/2BA, $675/ mo. 5 9 7 D e a r i n g St. off Milledge. 4BR/2BA, $1395/mo.

104 Puritan Lane. 3BR/2BA, $850/mo. Huge dog kennel.

3 2 2 W h i t e h a l l . 3BR/2BA $795/mo. 1045 Macon Hwy. 4BR/2BA, $1395/mo. (706) 5467946, Flowersnancy@bellsouth. net. See virtual tours www. nancyflowers.com.

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.

Roommates Half house to share. $380 mo./ dep. & 1/2 utils. Fully furnished, W/D, carport, deck, priv. BA, no pets, smoker OK. Next to Ga. Sq. Mall. (706) 296-5764.

Rooms for Rent Eastside housemate wanted.

Need mature adult to share home w/ own BR/BA. Amenities incl. private pool, garage, storage.

Available now! Call Larry for more info. (706) 202-7922.

Room for rent in family household.

F, NS, prof/grad student pref’d, references req’d. Rent, deposit & lease neg. Some pets OK. Call (706) 316-1927, ask for Kate.

Wanting to rent 1BR furnished apt. needed from Aug. 10 to early Feb. 2011 for Finnish visiting researcher. Email ilkka.j.kauppinen@luukku.com.

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

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Run–til–Sold rate. Lowest classified ad rate in town! 12 weeks for only $40! Call (706) 549-0301 or place an ad at www. flagpole.com. Merchandise only.

Nanny & pet services available.

21 yr. old female graduating in May 2012 from UGA in Early Childhood Education.

References. Contact (404) 4059464 or syj@uga.edu.

Fender Blues Junior 15w tube amp. Made in USA. Excellent condition, cover incl. $295. (770) 778-5077.

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Fender American Standard Jazz Bass w/ molded case, color– blizzard, new condition, $950.

Call Charles at (706) 613-6166.

Instruction Athens School of Music.

Instruction in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Voice, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, & more. From beginner to expert.

Instrument repairs avail. Visit www.AthensSchoolofMusic.com, (706) 543-5800.

Athens Piano School.

Premium Piano Lessons Guaranteed. All ages & levels welcome from beginners to advanced. Discounts for families & UGA students. Visit www.

AthensPianoSchool.com or call (706) 549-0707.

Music Services

MODERN SKIRTS • PACKWAY HANDLE BAND PERPETUAL GROOVE • BUBBA SPARXXX CRACKER • KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS

& OVER 175 BANDS

3 FREE OUTDOOR STAGES & 17 VENUES FLAGPOLE MUSIC AWARDS 3-NI G HT WRISTBAND $ 15 ADV. WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE IN ATHENS AT SCHOOLKIDS, WUXTRY, THE WELCOME CENTER, CINE, MUSICIAN’S WAREHOUSE

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.

Wedding Bands. Quality, professional bands. Weddings, parties. Rock, Jazz, etc. Call Classic City Enter tainment.

(706) 549-1567. www.classiccity entertainment.com. Featuring The Magictones—Athens’ premiere wedding & party band. www. themagictones.com.

Musicians Wanted

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Piano players wanted for dueling piano showcase in Macon, GA. Must have extensive repertoire of popular music. Charisma to work crowd. (478) 318-7680 for more info.

Seeking pianists to perform in our restaurant on Baxter Street in exchange for deliciously prepared Vietnamese food. Call Just Pho & more (706) 850-1420.

Unitarian Universalist congregation seeks creative, collaborative pianist to accompany choirs (Wed., 7:15–9:00pm) & play for Sunday services (Sun. 10:00am–12:15pm). Contact Amber Fetner, musicdirector@ uuathensga.org.

Rehearsal Space Beautiful & private rehearsal space in farm, 3 mins. from Dwntn. Recording & production services. Storage. $10/hr. Contact Baxuni (706) 215-1509.

Studios Japanski Studio is ready to record some music. Call (706) 340-2160 or email japanskistudio@gmail.com.

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

Jobs Full-time Blind Pig Taver n is hiring experienced line cooks. Apply in person at 485 Baldwin St. Chief Executive Officer; Athens Community Career Academy. The Governance Board for the Athens Community Career Academy (Career Academy) under the Clarke County School District invites applications & nominations for the position of Chief Executive Officer. The CEO will provide the visionary leadership necessary for program planning, development, & implementation of the Career Academy. The Mission of the Career Academy is to provide expansive opportunities for students to achieve educational & career goals while meeting local & regional workforce needs. For a complete position description, deadlines, & contact information please visit our website at: http:// www.hr.uga.edu/ceo-acca.pdf or call Adrianna Creech, Primary Executive Search Consultant at (706) 542-3588.

Got the Gift of Gab? Immediate openings available for sales reps! Pay ranges from $500–$2K/ wkly. Sales experience a + but not a must! Call Debbie (706) 201-4835.

UberPrints.com is hiring!

We’re looking for bright, enthusiastic individuals to join our customer service team.

Great work environment. Job is FT. Visit uberprints.com/jobs to learn more about the position & to apply.

Opportunities Earn extra income assembling C D c a s e s f ro m h o m e . N o experience necessar y. Call our live operators now. (800) 405-7619 ext. 2450. http:// www.easywork-greatpay.com (AAN CAN).

High School diploma! Graduate in just 4 weeks! Free brochure. Call now! (800) 532-6546 ext. 97. Go to http://www.continentalacademy. com (AAN CAN).

Help needed for smoothie stand at Athfest for Fri. 5/25, Sat. 5/26 & Sun. 5/27. Pls. call Marion at (305) 942-6717 after 7pm.

Now hiring! Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home.

No selling, any hours. $500/wk. potential. Info at (985) 646-1700 dept. GA–3058.

Part-time Grill Cook needed for fast paced restaurant. Must be clean, organized, self motivated, & can work alone. Grill experience mandatory. References req’d.

Pay starts at $10/hr., w/ room for advancement. Apply a t 2 5 9 W. Wa s h i n g t o n S t . , Dwntn Athens.

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

(800) 743-8535.

Vehicles Autos 1 9 9 2 To y o t a C a m r y. G o o d for parts only. $500. Call (678) 386-8351 or email atnalta95@ hotmail.com.

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Lock Nest Hair Studio is seeking a FT licensed stylist. Booth rental or commission. Apply in person. 156 College Ave. (706) 546-7288.

Flagpole.com online classifieds!

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New Athens Restaurant hiring FT & PT employees for front & back of the house positions.

Send inquiries & resumes to grazeburgers@yahoo.com

Found sheepdog mix. Male.

Needs a loving home. Fully vetted, approx 7 yrs old. Very sweet boy! Call (706) 316-1927, ask for Kate.

School Supplies. Imprinted Products & Apparel. Merriam Webster Dictionaries. 20% commission. No reserve!

Sign on bonuses for qualified professionals! We are writing $1K checks every week! Experience pref’d but not req’d, training available. Call Sean or Mike (770) 466-1977.

Gain national exposure. Reach over 5 million young, active, educated readers for $995 by advertising in 110 weekly newspapers like this one. (202) 289-8484 (AAN CAN).

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