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Those of us who gave up our sunny Saturday enjoyed a morning of play-time at Uncle Paul’s adult daycare. We saw some neat pictures and got to make some of our own, and the sitters were cool guys from Atlanta who made us feel really good, because they were so friendly and understanding, even when they had to tell us “no.” Some of us got to write on big sheets of paper with crayons, and the rest of us got to tell them what to write, so it was fun. We got a nice lunch in a box, with a cookie, and we were all home in time for our afternoon naps. Uncle Paul is a great guy who goes to a lot of trouble to remind us what a cool place he has and how important it is in our town. Good chocolate chip cookies, too.

That’s about it for the report on Saturday at the Classic Center. You recall that the last time we-the-public were there all we got was a view of the proposed expansion mockup, without any formal explanation. So, this time we got a professional facilitator and four architects who wanted to hear all about what we thought they should do when they sit down to design the Classic Center addition. We told them that our first concern is that the new addition not block off that end of town and that we wanted to see what they could come up with. They assured us that their is indeed to come up It is perhaps worth mission with two “concepts,”—one that remembering here expands across Hancock and one that doesn’t but is prohibitively that few have expensive.

So, Saturday was just going expressed any through the motions—a feelopposition to the good session to make the usual suspects think we’ve been heard. expansion of the It was almost as if the architects Classic Center… have been hired not so much for their expertise as for their ability to relate, to make us feel that they’re listening. They even gave us 30 minutes out of the five-hour session to come up with our own architectural designs. They’re such non-threatening guys that they said, hey, here’s a half an hour for you great and intelligent Athens people to show us a better design, one that can be built for $24 million without closing off that street. Surprisingly, not a single person was able to come up with an alternate design.

So, the next time we get together on Feb. 22 our new friends the architects will tell us what they “heard” us say and get more feedback. Then, when we get back together on Mar. 10, the architects will discuss what they’ve found out and where they’re going with it. They’ll present their findings to the mayor and commission on Mar. 29, and the mayor and commission will approve a final plan on Apr. 5.

So, in spite of assurances to the contrary, Saturday was not a charrette but a charade, professionally handled by architects accustomed to fending off citizens. These architects work for the Classic Center board, and that board is totally committed to expanding its exhibition space across Hancock, the sooner the better. They’re making these gestures toward public inclusiveness, but meantime one can assume that their architects are hard at work firming up the design they’ve been assigned, while not wasting too much time on an expensive alternative that would require the purchase of more land or drastic renovations to the present Classic Center or original thinking.

It is perhaps worth remembering here that few have expressed any opposition to the expansion of the Classic Center, but many want it to be accomplished without sealing off that end of downtown. With the citizens helpless to affect the process and the Classic Center board bent entirely on what they want, only the mayor and commission can focus on what is best for the total community. Unfortunately, the process is designed to present them in April with a final plan to approve or reject. If they just wait for that plan to be presented instead of intervening to make sure a viable alternative is possible, a fait accompli will be dropped into their laps. They’ll be right where the citizens were Saturday, minus the cookies.

It came down to this same kind of fight over the original design of the Classic Center and the firehall. The mayor and council stood up to the architects and the Classic Center board that time and got the right design for the people. No less is needed now.

Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

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Arts & Events Art Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Taking Part in Our Banal Existence

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Some Needed Leeway: One of the details to Heidi Hiding from Hideous Ham Hocks: This emerge at a charrette on the Classic Center just in from Taste of Athens Committee memexpansion project last Saturday (see this ber Judy Long: the celebrity judges for this week’s Pub Notes) was that the county-owned year’s local food extravaganza (Sunday, Feb. parcel of land across Hancock Avenue from the 20 at—you guessed it!—the Classic Center) CC’s current exhibit hall is not large enough will be former Athens mayors Gwen O’Looney to accommodate 50,000 square feet of exhiand Doc Eldridge, and the current one, Nancy bition area along with the required kitchen, Denson. Heidi Davison, whom Denson sucservice, circulation and pre-function spaces on ceeded merely a month ago, was invited to the same level. Since the project’s design team apparently isn’t authorized to consider the acquisition of additional land, that would seem to leave only designs that “bridge” Hancock— which, we’ve been told, would be prohibitively expensive—as alternatives to closing the street.

But ACC Commissioner Kelly Girtz says he will instruct the design team to pursue an option that might make locating the whole 4,500-capacity facility on the north side of Hancock more feasible.

Partially in response to a Local capitalist Warren Blackmon (l) makes a contribution to Pete proposal by Flagpole’s Kevan McCommunist, titular (non-playing) chairman of The McCommunists, the Williams, Girtz has spoken Flagpole band seeking victory in the finals of the Nuçi’s Space “Athens Business Rocks” battle of the bands Feb. 19 at the 40 Watt Club. with the developers of a planned hotel immediately “I just didn’t want the McCommunists to win without admitting they needed some capitalist help,” Blackmon said. to the west of the county “From each according to his ability,” McCommunist replied, “and to property about the poseach according to her need, especially Flagpole, y’all.” sibility of footprint-sharing All contributions support Nuçi’s Space: www.athensbusinessrocks.com. between the hotel and the expansion. He says they’re interested in the idea of sharing parking and participate but had to decline because her loading space, and he’ll communicate that to vegetarianism would have rendered her unable the design team with the suggestion that they to weigh in on the festival’s meatier offerings. consider it in their plans.

“She said she would do anything else that Will that be enough to keep the expansion we ask of her,” Long explains. Let’s hope that from sealing off Hancock? Ain’t no telling. But doesn’t include raffling off her prized decoit’s a step toward opening up the rulebook a rative pigeon; she’s having enough trouble little in what so far has appeared, despite the meeting the ransom demands of newsman/ adoption of a much-needed public input stage, bearded villain Blake Aued for its safe return. to be a pretty narrowly prescribed design process.

Dave Marr news@flagpole.com

Paul Broun, Jr.’s Krazy Korner Congressman Paul Broun, Jr. has had a busy couple weeks.

Here’s some of what Broun has done for you lately: • Broun introduced his bill to repeal the last year’s health care law and replace it with four “market based solutions, such as allowing individuals to shop for health care across state lines.” Like that’s been the problem all along, that I can’t get some of that Alabama insurance. Broun’s bill would reinstate the ability of insurance corporations to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions. But the bill would create “high-risk pools” for those rare humans who become ill. Could there be anything less inviting than “high-risk pool?” Sounds like a scary place to swim.

• Broun’s name made headlines around the country after he tweeted during President Obama’s State of the Union Address, “Mr. President, you don’t believe in the Constitution. You believe in socialism.” Broun has around 3,700 followers on his Twitter account. Here’s hoping that none of that number are Jared Loughner types who are just crazy enough to believe in Broun. Think about it: if one were to actually believe all of what Broun has said about the President to this point (and some certainly do), wouldn’t it make a certain amount of sense to pursue—hmm, how to put it—emergency measures against Obama?

• And Broun made his annual call for submissions to the 2011 Congressional Art Contest. The contest is limited to students in grades nine through twelve, which I feel to be needlessly discriminatory, so I’m entering. Imagine, if you will, a canvas full of old-ish white people shooting guns, overlaid by bald eagle, also shooting a gun, all of which overlaid by the text “taxes are for communists,” spoken by another eagle. You will be able to see my work hanging in the U.S. Capitol once I win. [Matthew Pulver]

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city pages Commission, Players Project Blue Heron Like New Tennis Plan Study Expected Soon Cornerstone Church of God’s willingness to sell the county a parcel of land adjacent to Southeast Clarke Park for a tennis center—12 new lighted courts and 90 parking spaces, plus amenities—is “a great example of community cooperation,” said ACC Commissioner Ed Robinson last week. The church’s sale of 10 acres (part of the former driving range next to the park, which is across from Wal-Mart) puts to rest a spirited local controversy over where to locate the facility.

Underfunded from the first, it has had a rocky history; the plan is downsized (voters approved a 20-court project, which could draw perhaps a half-dozen state and regional tennis tournaments to ACC) and other proposed sites (including Bishop Park) brought strong objections from park users and neighbors, prompting commissioners to back off. That left a compromise plan that would displace Little League fields at Southeast Clarke Park. Tennis fans didn’t like it, either; Walter Williams (who originally proposed the project) called it “a mistake of monumental proportions” with distracting lights and noise from Lexington Road and from an adjacent soccer field.

But under the new plan, the courts will be well away from the road. The park already has two tennis courts, and its long-range “master plan” calls for eventually building four more (in addition to the tennis center); the resulting 18 courts should be enough to attract tournaments, SPLOST project administrator Derek Doster says.

The center is among the last of the SPLOST projects approved by voters in 2004 to be built. The additional land cost for the new plan is modest ($240,000); constructing the 1100-foot driveway from Lexington Road will actually cost more than that. The tennis players in the “user group” advising the project “really liked the idea,” too, ACC Leisure Services Director Pam Reidy said at last week’s mayor and commission work session. Aside from tournaments, the new courts will meet persistent demand from tennis players during evening hours. They could open in September of 2012.

John Huie

Results could be in within a few weeks of a market study evaluating the viability of a proposed plan for a “river corridor” district between downtown and the Oconee River.

Pete Dugas, a local entrepreneur and Economic Development Foundation board member who spearheaded the proposal, says the countyfunded study will “vet the assumptions” made in the proposal—like how much potential business interest there might be in locating there, and its effects on the tax base.

The river district proposal—also known as “Project Blue Heron”—is modeled on the way industrial parks have been developed in many places: the county would own the land, leasing it to developers and providing incentives like grants or low-interest construction loans to encourage building on the site.

But instead of industry, EDF director Matt Forshee imagines “class A” office space (the sort preferred by corporate businesses, but not currently available in Athens) being built there. And instead of a campus-like suburban location—”that’s the old model,” he says— many businesses these days appreciate the amenities of a unique downtown like Athens’: “I think the model we go after is companies that want to be in a cool, urban-type setting, that want to be able to walk down the street to get coffee… I mean, people love coming to Athens. They love coming to downtown.”

At present, he says, if a technology company is looking for 20,000 square feet of office space, “we don’t have that kind of space existing in Athens.” And Forshee does get such requests from companies looking to locate in college towns. Athens Downtown Development Authority director Kathryn Lookofsky says demand for additional space downtown is “steady”—mostly for retail. But most businesses want larger spaces than are available downtown, she adds.

Dugas says he’s talked “informally” with acquaintances “in the entertainment industry [and] in the technology industry” in major cities, and they sounded eager to move at least some of their employees to a cheaper, more remote location like Athens. But no companies have actually offered specific commitments; the study now underway by Bleakly Advisory

Group could suggest tools (like tax allocation districts, which funnel tax revenues back into the same district) to make a public/private partnership work, he says. Forshee expects the consultant to propose something that works, “because that’s a reflection back on them.”

A public/private partnership could make “class A” office space available at lower rates than the market will provide, he says. “We think it’s highly unlikely that a developer is going to come in on their own and build those kinds of spaces, on a speculative basis.” They might have to charge rents of $25 per square foot, he says; and “that doesn’t work in the Athens market, because nobody’s going to pay that.” Since such space doesn’t already exist in Athens, a county-owned project would not be competing with the private sector, he says.

Such a plan would also give the community (not just developers) a say in what gets built on the land, he adds—perhaps providing jobs rather than the student apartments that are otherwise likely to be built. “It’s clear that there’s land that’s going to develop, at some point, in that area,” he says, but the river district is “potentially a 20- to 25-year project.”

Street layouts and other details would be decided later; “we’ve wanted to stay away from treating this as if it were a master plan.”

The entire area encompasses 25 or 30 acres, including county-owned greenspace and “underutilized” county-owned land near the Multimodal Transportation Center, but only about 15 acres would actually be developed.

In order to prevent landowners from hiking prices as a result of the plan, EDF board members obtained legal “options” to buy the land (about 24 separate parcels) at prices negotiated around present values, Forshee explains.

Those options will expire in the next few months. For a price, they could be renewed— but while the cost of land purchases ($16.2 million) is less than the cost of infrastructure improvements, loans, and other required costs, that’s still a lot of money for the local government to produce on short notice. (Long-range, the plan is to finance the project by selling municipal bonds, which offer tax advantages to investors while allowing local governments to raise money.)

John Huie

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capitol impact The Legislature Is Slowing Down

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In all the years I’ve reported on the activities of the General Assembly, a criticism I have heard many, many times is that Georgia’s legislators introduce too many bills and pass too many laws.

Back when Democrats held control of the House and Senate, their Republican counterparts would often make the point that someday, when their party was in power, they would stop introducing so much legislation.

That was in keeping with the quote that’s usually attributed to Thomas Jefferson: “That government is best which governs least.”

When Republicans assumed control of the House and Senate after the 2004 elections, they were finally in a position to deliver on that promise.

“I don’t have any predisposed agenda, other than less is more,” said the first Republican House speaker, Glenn Richardson. “It’s okay with me if we do very little.

I believe we have enough laws for our citizens.”

As it turned out, once they grabbed the levers of political power, Republicans introduced and passed just as many measures as their Democratic colleagues once had, if not more. In 2001, the starting year for the last session where Democrats controlled both chambers, a total of 1,290 bills were introduced by lawmakers, and 396 of those bills were passed by the House and Senate. In 2005, the first year in which Republicans controlled both the House and Senate, there were a total of 1,304 bills introduced, with 408 of them being passed by the two chambers.

Whether they are Democrats or Republicans, legislators are going to introduce legislation. That’s what they are elected to do. In this year’s legislative session, however, the advocates of smaller government and less legislation are finally having their day. For the first time in a long time, there are fewer bills being drafted and introduced by the members of the House and Senate.

As of Feb. 10, there had been 240 bills introduced and formally assigned to a committee in the House of Representatives. There were only 68 bills introduced and sent to committee in the Senate. That’s a big reduction from the activity of past sessions.

In 2007, by contrast, 376 House bills and 143 Senate bills had already been introduced as of the Feb. 10 date. In 2005, the number was 419 House bills and 167 Senate bills.

Two factors could account for this slowdown. For one, there’s very little money in the budget for legislators to divide among themselves. Without an influx of money to fund new programs, there’s no use in introducing bills to create them.

There are also fewer lobbyists showing up at the capitol for this session. On most days, you can walk through the third floor hallways without having to elbow them out of your way. The lack of budget money could be one reason for the thinner ranks of lobbyists.

Another factor could be the $320 registration fee they are now required to pay when they register for the session. For whatever reason, you’ve got fewer lobbyists urging legislators to introduce bills for them.

Lawmakers have also been very slow to vote on the bills that they do introduce. The legislative session formally convened on Jan. 10, but the House didn’t get around to passing its first bill—a measure renaming the technical college board—until Feb. 8.

The Senate did not pass its first bill, a measure requiring municipal court judges to be attorneys, until Feb. 10.

I never thought I’d see the day when Georgia legislators actually slowed down and introduced a smaller number of bills, but it’s happening.

Maybe with less legislation, they’ll be involved in less mischief.

Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com

athens rising What’s Up in New Development Economic Development: We’ve been hearing a lot lately about economic development and the different approaches our local government and other institutions can take in this worthy pursuit. Should we invest in roads?

Convention centers? Education?

This week we will take a look at urban spaces themselves as generators in the local economy, channeling two luminaries of urban economics: renowned urban thinker Jane Jacobs and Harvard economist Edward Glaeser, whose book Triumph of the City was released last week and referenced in David Brooks’ Feb. 7 New York Times column. Both Jacobs and Glaeser find that cities gain stable, lasting prosperity not from attracting major outside investment—”smokestack chasing”—but from cultivating local assets like creative innovation, a skilled workforce, entrepreneurship

misunderstanding among the more formal and businesslike institutions: the ones with the most power to impact the economic environment. Imagine leaders of these institutions strolling regularly in a mythic central marketplace, gathering ideas from chance meetings, feeling the pulse of the community…

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Developing Local Assets: What does Athens have to build on? Plenty. The university is certainly foremost. Surely, myriad business venture ideas have come out of the Terry College—are they taking root in Athens? While UGA provides consulting resources for new businesses, other cities also provide incubation spaces: low- or no-rent office buildings where young ventures can establish themselves with minimal initial risk before “moving up” as new local employers. UCLA, as a quick web search reveals, has an on-campus incubator “for startup companies based on UCLA research and intellectual property” which offers shared core facilities and meeting space.

Vibrant, Temporary Spaces: And speaking of low entry thresholds, we’re back to public markets, where local entrepreneurs can test their approaches without major startup space costs, and where Building social capital: People engage in sociable conversations four and a half a local economy can times more often at a farmers market, like this one in Acton, MA, than in a suoften truly flourish. The permarket, according to psychologist Robert Sommer and the Project for Public Athens Farmers Market Places (pps.org). is a periodic space that connects local producand quality of life. Both authors emphasize ers with local consumers, which fosters local the inherent capacity of cities to create self-sufficiency and employment—and on prosperity—in particular, bringing people into top of that, serves as a vibrant, if transitory actual physical proximity to exchange ideas social space for the exchange of ideas. J&J and goods. Out of this comes innovation, colFlea Market is a similar asset for an inclusive laboration, competition, higher productivity local economy, but what about a more central and new businesses and employment. flea market location to enliven weekend days downtown? (Picture a Sunday stroll at one of What They Say: For Jacobs, face-to-face the Parisian flea markets.) How about a weekcontact is essential for innovation. Spaces day street market, able to respond flexibly that encourage personal, real-life exchanges to local demand, perhaps to suit passing stuencourage the rapid transfer of informadents and professors who might like to pick up tion that helps firms develop and compete. fresh vegetables or cheap toiletries on their Increased interaction also forms social capital: way home from campus? networks of trust and cooperation that help businesses, suppliers and other local instituPersonal Interaction: Public space in our city tions work together to their mutual benefit. is economic development space in its most Glaeser affirms that “for centuries, innobasic conception and possibly its most imporvations have spread from person to pertant. Our urban realm—streets, sidewalks, son across crowded city streets.” Think of squares, parks—is a venue for dialogue, for Renaissance Florence, where artists shared connecting ideas and people. It is the space pioneering techniques amid a bustling busior links the space where face-to-face interacness environment, or of the “other” Athens, tion produces innovation. And since “face-towhere the greatest contemporary minds gathface” does exclude those in cars, we support ered in the marketplace and produced the fun- a prosperous, connected city by designing our damental concepts of Western civilization*. spaces foremost to appeal to pedestrians, not It should be a no-brainer that the quality motorists. Downtown and local centers need of our urban spaces is related to our prospercontinuous walking routes bordered by humanity as a city. Urban proximity pushes humanscale frontages, full of variety and interest at ity forward, says Glaeser. Bringing people eye level, to encourage fruitful interactions. together goes along with civic engagement and exchange of ideas.

Katie Goodrum athensrising@flagpole.com We’ve already seen it happen in our close-knit local music scene, where collec*Speaking of exchange of ideas, the second of three tives that support, inspire and intermingle public information work sessions on the Classic Center produce bands that create a national splash. expansion design will take place Tuesday, Feb. 22 from Yet there is still great fragmentation and 6–9 p.m. at the Classic Center. We’ll see you there!

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seem pallid in comparison to the work of someone like mail art progenitor Ray Johnson (see the 2003 documentary How to Draw a Bunny), and the questions posed of the participants invite little introspection or elaboration.

The mixed-media pieces in Heather Freeman’s project, “Personal Demons,” are highly manipulated and compiled in response to her Facebook request that her participants share a description of their “personal demon.” The fabric-based hangings incorporate video, animation, photography, printing and “Taking Part,” the current exhibit at ATHICA, consists of six In a recent email Lease elaborated: “As an artist who digital manipulation of imagery around the language describcollaborative projects in which six artists engage participants solicits images from others, I’m an organizer, collector and a ing the demon. Freeman’s competence as a maker stands out in different ways to produce the content. Curated by Brigette creator more of situations than anything else. I think there’s in the exhibit. However, the elaborate imagery belies the (you Thomas with assistance from Sheena Varghese, the exhibit something a little transgressive about highlighting images that guessed it) banality of the demons. Insomnia, fatherhood, represents a departure from ATHICA’s recent topically centered are so workaday, so banal, and I like to push that. With that social anxiety—these are the prosaic problems of an affluent shows, avoiding the heavy-handedness that can sometimes said, I’m more interested in being a person who brings images, culture and have a constraining effect on the imagery. Her overwhelm art that is gathered around social issues. people and ideas together than I am in being a hermetic, mispieces might have provided more room for the viewer to particDirector Lizzie Zucker Saltz deemed the exhibit “a lighter understood genius-artist toiling alone in a studio.” ipate in making meaning of the other ingredients if the actual show over all, [although] the participatory nature of the words had been omitted. project didn’t prescribe that. I think it’s really fun for Similar to “Personal Demons” in the limits of its parfamily and groups and people to explore these projects. ticipation, “Psalm” by Brian Hitselberger is conceptuCoincident to the nature of them being participatory, ally pure and enigmatic; there is an obliqueness to the there is a very playful aspect to all of them.” interaction surrounding the phrase “Everything I’ve ever Playful is an appropriate term to describe pieces such done has been for you,” which is reproduced on both as Hope Hilton’s “Walk with Me: Athens,” an actual sides of blue paper in the almost-identical handwriting of walking experience, and Lori Hepner’s “Status Symbols,” the artist and his father. Although personal and dialetiin which the blinking pattern of LED lights on a spinning cal, Hitselberger’s piece is less about participation per se blade can be controlled through posts to a Twitter feed. and more in the tradition of Barbara Kruger’s and Jenny Overall, the participatory aspects of the projects vary in Holzer’s epigrammatic word art. their richness and outcomes, tending towards either parFor those of us who love collaboration and participaticipation with contributors or with viewers. tion in art, “Taking Part” is a welcome event highlighting While the exhibit catalog cites artistic forebears artists both new and familiar, in which most flaws are such as the Dadaists, John Cage, Yoko Ono and Marina only missed opportunities to push, shape or increase the Abromovic, the projects on display occur within the role of participation. The ongoing events that are schedcontext of our social media revolution. The original uled around the exhibit are intended to further build on participatory artists created meaning by subverting the the participatory elements, and Athenians are urged to expectation that the artist was the sole agent of the art. do their part for art and “take part.”

Today, the role of the artist as a meaning-maker has been Upcoming affiliated events include “Walk & Talk,” eclipsed by our participatory culture: How can an artist’s a discussion with Athica Educational Coordinator Sage concept prevail amid the thousands of ideas and images Rogers and Assistant Exhibit Curator Sheena Varghese that we consume daily? Visit any college and you’ll see on Thursday, Feb. 17, 7–8 p.m. (free); “Open Lines: A dozens of students sitting side-by-side in front of comVOX Reading Series Event,” featuring Patrick Denker, puter terminals, reading their Facebook pages, posting Sara Dever, Sara Henning and others (suggested donanotes and photos, playing games, working on group tion); “Kids Take Part” on Saturday, Feb. 19, featuring projects: highly participative activities in close proximity local artist Gretchen Elsner’s “The House of John King,” One image from Heather Freeman’s series “Personal Demons,” on display at ATHICA to but complete isolation from the company alongside. an interactive life-size board game worn by the artthrough Mar. 6.

We live in a lonely world where our closest friends are ist as participants explore a house of riddles, 3 p.m.: digital confections and collaborative strangers, in which 8–12-year-olds and 4 p.m.: teens (suggested donation); we freely re-mix, share and respond to videos, music, posts and For his project, he asked the participants to submit photoand the closing events on Sunday, Mar. 6, from 3:30–6 p.m., tweets with unschooled bravado, layering visual vocabulary and graphs of themselves from high school, from today, of their pil- including a curator and artist panel discussion and the localcultural references faster than you can say “Marshall McLuhan.” low and of the view out a window in their home. And indeed, ized “Noise-Induced Transitions: The Athens Survey: A Found Visit any art gallery or museum and you’ll struggle to overcome banality prevails in these images that are grouped by topic for Sound and Image Report” by visiting artists from Minneapolis, the habits shaped by these experiences and may find the work cross-referencing by the viewer; the process of solicitation, MN. displayed to be static, remote and over-annotated. submission and accumulation is the strongest aspect of the While the projects on display at ATHICA mix media and project. An intriguing but minor aspect is the duplication of Side Note: Poet Eileen Myles will read from her work Monday, time-based components to overcome the distance between cre- pillow scenes; many of the participants share a bed. Perhaps Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at ATHICA. Myles has published poetry, fication and experience, they are not uniformly participative. The more could have been made of such clues to further engage tion, essays, feminist anthologies, plays, performance pieces projects “Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On” by Michael the viewer. and libretti. Myles’ reviews and essays on art and poetry have Lease and “Where Are You From?” by Rosemary Jesionowski Jesionowski’s project has a refreshing retro feel. For those appeared in magazines such as Artforum, Art in America and are the culmination of participatory processes in which friends of us old-timers who remember the pre-email era when mail The Believer, and in 2009 were collected in On the Importance and families provide personal photographs (Lease) and return art was a common social practice among young people and of Being Iceland: Travel Essays in Art. Her recently published postcards (Jesionowski) in response to conditions established creative types, Jesionowski’s use of postcards to capture novel, Inferno, “chronicles the adventures of a female writer in by the artists. Lease, the featured artist in the exhibit, is geographically dispersed responses to stipulated questions hell very much like Eileen Myles.” trained as a photographer, but chooses to work with found and is familiar, tactile and representative of real-time postal prorecruited imagery. cesses. But beyond that, the concept and visual presentation Lauren Fancher

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Tragically Delicious

Microbrews in a Can: Who Knew?

Like the old Jewish joke about being the Chosen People—”Couldn’t You have chosen someone else?”—the phrase “the luck of the Irish” has always carried the tang of irony about it, from the incursions of the Roman Empire to Ireland’s current financial crisis, with a potato famine, crushing poverty and a century of violence thrown into the mix. The fortunes of the Irish make for tragedy, on both epic and personal scales. Brian Friel’s 1990 family drama Dancing at Lughnasa, currently staged by the Town & Gown Players, is one of the latter, a slice-of-life ensemble piece that deals with the trials endured by a rural Irish family on the brink of the worst of times.

Darby O’Gill this ain’t.

Friel’s play deals with the Mundy women, five unmarried sisters living outside the County Donegal village of Ballybeg, during two days at the end of the summer of 1936.

These events occur against a backdrop of events gathering ominously like thunderclouds: rising turmoil on the Continent, the introduction of industrialism to the countryside, the growing divide between well-off and poor, and the clash of Catholicism with the pagan practices still occurring in the backwoods of Ireland. Chris’ reunion with Gerry and Rose’s childlike infatuation with a local married ne’er-do-well threaten the family from inside, while the march of the 20th century threatens them from without. Friel’s play juggles these mounting crises deftly and subtly, a soft-spoken chronicle of the varying strength of family bonds in the face of despair.

Director Leara Rhodes and her cast are equal to the material, taking what could easily be done as strident melodrama and executing it instead as a play of quiet words and meaningful expressions. The watchwords for this

Dancing at Lughnasa runs Feb. 17-20. Thursday–Saturday showtimes are 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.

Eldest sister Kate (Virginia Simmons), a deeply pious schoolteacher, is the breadwinner and mother-figure to her younger sisters Maggie (Kris Schultz), Agnes (Hannah Broom), Rose (Gilliane Gentzell), and Christina (Marisa Castengera).

The quiet Agnes and simple Rose knit and sell gloves to supplement the family income, while Maggie keeps the house and chickens and Chris tends to her seven-year-old son Michael (invisible in the play and portrayed as an adult, the narrator whose memories form the story, by Thomas Guillebeau). As the Mundy sisters struggle to make ends meet, it’s clear that each of them has sacrificed personal happiness, loved and lost, for the good of the family.

As if the house weren’t crowded enough, the sisters are caring for their elder brother Jack (Hue Henry), a priest just returned from a 25-year mission in Uganda with a case of malaria that has eaten away his physical and mental health. Jack struggles to remember his sisters’ names and words in English after speaking Swahili for so long and speaks of his life in Africa in the present tense and with an involvement too personal for a proper missionary, much to Kate’s distress. Equally upsetting is the sudden appearance of Michael’s absent father Gerry (Benjamin Ray), a Welsh charmer with endless money-making schemes and extremely itchy feet. As Chris swoons to his charisma, her sisters fear for Chris’ fragile heart.

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play are “longing” and “regret,” and Rhodes’ cast pulls it off beautifully. Schultz does an especially pleasing turn as Maggie, moving between wry observation and outbursts of joy as her character tries to keep the family’s spirits up, and Castengera delivers a nuanced performance as a woman who badly wants what her erstwhile man is offering but knows him too well. Kudos as well to Simmons, who imbues Kate with the sensitivity Friel slips into her stern character under the radar.

The play looks terrific, with the Mundys’ cottage rendered in beautiful stonework and cracked plaster and the set dressing, from a cabinet radio that is virtually a character in the play to an authentic turf-burning stove, is just perfect. Anyone who has attended a Town & Gown production knows that the tiny stage necessitates some seriously creative set design (belated praise for the Rocky Horror crew for fitting everything on that postage stamp so artfully). In this case, the stage looks huge and evokes the feel of rural Ireland wonderfully.

Fair warning: Dancing at Lughnasa is a slow play. It clocks in at two hours 20 minutes with intermission, and it’s all dialogue. Don’t let that deter you. Friel’s words are great words, and Rhodes’ cast delivers them so well you won’t feel the time passing. In this case, the luck of the Irish goes to everyone who buys a ticket to this terrific drama.

John G. Nettles

With these words, we begin a new series of columns: less ramblesome than my online ones often are and targeting that elixir which assists in the lubrication of many of our individual cogs: beer.

This series will be limited, at present, to once a month—simply because I have other topics to pursue, not to mention that even I, known for my love of good ale, tire of drinking and go on the wagon for days at a time in a vain attempt to reduce the size of my significant girth.

Synchronicity is a beautiful thing when it occurs. I had collected enough notes to begin writing this column by Thursday evening, but a few things still needed tweaking. Imagine my surprise when I wandered into Copper Creek for (you guessed it) a pint. There was the new Feb./Mar. edition of Southern Brew News, and emblazoned on the front page was a story about the very subject I was going to write about: microbrews in cans! So, if Elizabeth Wheat (who wrote the Southern Brew column) spies mine here, I hope she won’t think me guilty of plagiarism.

Microbrews in cans—like beer with flavor: what a concept! Initially Oskar Blues Brewery in Lyons, CO (they’re now in larger quarters in nearby Longmont) came up with canning as a way to allow backpackers and mountain climbers to carry a beer package that wouldn’t shatter. Great idea, this! When they began canning their brewpub beers in November, 2002 on a tabletop, hand-operated line that produced one can at a time, little did they know what would blossom forth from this ingenious idea.

Canned microbrews have been the rage in British Columbia since sometime in the 1980s. A Canadian company, Cask Brewing Systems, perfected small canning lines (for small breweries, natch!) and marketed them to several Vancouver-and-Victoria-area brewpubs. The aluminum trail begins there.

Their inspiration may well have been an Anchorage, AK microbrewery, one of the very earliest new brewery openings in the U.S. that fits into what we could describe as microdom. In their four-year run from 1976 to 1979, Prinz Brau Alaska released five cans and proved that quality beer could be thus packaged. I managed to taste all these brews from fresh sources, and this idea was a brilliant one; the brews were excellent.

Now we return to Oskar Blues. Dale Katechis, the owner, grew up in Alabama. As soon as Georgia boosted the allowable limit on beer to over 6 percent, he began the move to market his products here. This was thus the first beer of its type to arrive, and now cans of Dale’s Pale Ale, Old Chub Scotch Ale, Gordon Ale, Mama’s Little Yella Pils, Gubna Imperial I.P.A. and Ten Fidy Imperial Stout are all widely sold in Georgia. I’ve tasted and enjoyed them all. Here’s to Dale Katechis and Oskar Blues!!

Avery Brewing in Boulder, CO, whose products have graced our shelves and tap handles for a good while now, has begun selling four of their brews in cans here: they are Avery I.P.A., Ellie’s Brown Ale, White Rascal Belgian Style White Ale and Joe’s Premium American

Pilsner. Thus far, I’ve only tasted Joe’s, which is quite nice. Eventually, I’ll find the others so I can have them for my can collection, even if I have to bite the bullet and buy a six-pack. By the way, Avery’s been operating since 1993.

A newer kid down the block has introduced four canned brews to our state. Butternuts Beer & Ale of Garrattsville, NY (a real, live farmhouse brewery!), is selling Heinnieweisse Weissebier, Porkslap Pale Ale, Snapperhead I.P.A. and Moo Thunder Stout hereabouts.

These have not passed my tastebuds as of yet, but the cans are little works of art—even if they are a tad silly.

Breckenridge Brewing of Colorado has recently brought us Avalanche Amber Style Ale and Lucky U I.P.A. in cans. This latter is “a hoppy homage to a Denver landmark, the Tivoli Brewery.” Tivoli Beer’s nickname was “I lov it,” but not enough folks did to keep the place operational! Breckenridge began in 1988 in its same-named city and has now relocated to Denver. I haven’t tasted these yet, either.

Also recently admitted to our state’s list of available brands are the products of the 21st Amendment Brewery of San Francisco.

Their initial shipment was of Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer, Brew Free! or Die I.P.A. and Back in Black Black I.P.A. The company’s pre-Christmas seasonal, Fireside Chat Winter Spiced Ale, was excellent, but has come and gone: maybe next year they’ll remember to silkscreen Fala (F.D.R.’s dog) onto the cans! 21st Amendment (est. 2000) is fixing to release Monk’s Blood Belgian Dark Ale as well as Bitter American Extra Pale Ale, which they tout as their January-to-March seasonal.

I’ve enjoyed the Fireside Chat, the Hell or High Watermelon and the Back in Black; the others have yet to trickle my innards.

In warmer months of the year, canned Brooklyn Lager makes its local appearance, as does Brooklyn Summer Lager. Since Saranac Pale Ale is already sold in Georgia and is canned for summer, we might well see that here. If you’d like to have it thus packaged, request it; if enough of us ask, the distributor might well pick some up for us.

New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, CO will soon ship us their Fat Tire Amber Ale, Sunshine Wheat Beer and Ranger I.P.A. in cans. The canned versions of these have gone over very well, initially only in Colorado, and last year in several other states. We’ll apparently be getting ours in, say, April (as a guess).

Lastly in our census of canned microbrews in Georgia come Bell’s Oberon Ale and Bell’s Hopslam Ale in 5 liter (1.32 gallon) cans.

The brewery also offers their Best Brown Ale, Winter White Ale and Two Hearted Ale in this package (Georgia may or may not have these yet)… ask for ‘em by name, folks!

Next Beer Notes, I’ll tell you about why tiny Kellyton, AL 35089 is such a beer destination (you flat won’t believe the story!)… and maybe I will have made a roadtrip worth a picture and another thousand words. Prosit! (30.)

William Orten Carlton = ORT.

I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned this before—after a couple of years it’s hard to remember all of the BS I’ve slung in this column—but as an undergraduate at UGA in the late ‘80s I spent a couple of summers in the stand-up comedy biz. I worked, first as a barback, then as a cook, at A Comic Cafe, a giggle joint in a strip mall right where Marietta meets Smyrna. This was at the height of the stand-up boom, when starting a comedy club in Smyrna actually seemed like a good idea.

The club was run by four guys, only one of whom had any experience in nightclubs or stand-up, and so it went the way of most nightclubs: a brief period of cachet and then collapse in the face of mismanagement and internal squabbling. But I worked there while it was hot and I got to see a lot of good, bad and just plain awful comics on their way up.

And along the way I learned three vital facts about stand-up comedy: 1) outside of air-traf-

fic controlling, no profession on Earth attracts a greater number of manic-depressives; 2) not even Sicilian mafiosi in the throes of vendetta can hate with the white-hot intensity that stand-up comics have for Zoo-Crew morning drive-time deejays; and 3) scoring a sitcom is the dream of all comics on the road, but once it happens they’ll never be as funny again.

Drew Carey, Brett Butler, Bob Saget (that poor, poor bastard), Jerry Seinfeld, all of them were quicker and edgier before they got their day jobs. I’m sure they’re happier—Jay Leno certainly is—but the knife-edge honed by years of writing, revising and performing their own stuff under fire is just gone.

Patton Oswalt is one of the very few exceptions to this rule. Nine years in a supporting role on “The King of Queens” paid his bills, but he managed to duck, weave and dodge Hollywood’s traps like Indiana Jones in the Temple of Minor Celebrity Doom. Maybe it was his keen sense of irony, his consistent

sense of self or an indie-rock sensibility that resisted the glossy come-ons of plastic fame.

Or maybe it was Oswalt’s lifelong love of the written word, the idea of being a writer first and a performer second, that kept him grounded—like the old joke goes, nobody wants to fuck the writer.

That’s certainly why Oswalt’s new book, Zombie Spaceship Wasteland (Simon & Schuster, 2011), is so very, very good. Unlike most books by comedians, which seem to be little more than collections of recycled bits thrown together to cash in on the comic’s current prominence, Oswalt’s book is something to read rather than digest.

There are comedy bits, to be sure, stuff that came out of Oswalt’s notebooks that can’t be performed and must be read. For example, the chapter about heartwarming greeting cards and the horrifying origins of their adorable illustrations is a flat-out riot, and Oswalt’s epic poem about a badass Dungeons & Dragons character discovering his nerdy origins is pretty damn funny.

The best chapters, however, are autobiographical.

Oswalt tells of his slow discovery that a favorite uncle’s eccentricities are actually rapidly progressing schizophrenia, of doing time as a ticket-taker in a suburban movie theater while his attempts at expanding his horizons are hindered by the white-trash melodramas going on around him. He tells of playing snow fort with the other kids, blissfully clueless while their older brothers are huffing paint and one’s father is dallying with the neighbor lady.

Two stories especially stand out. There’s Oswalt’s soul-crushing visit to MTV’s “gifting house,” where C-list celebrities go to score swag bags and trade on their empty, fleeting selfimportance. And then there’s the one about Oswalt’s first headlining gig, 10 days of hell (otherwise known as a Vancouver suburb) playing a dead-end club for a coked-up utter ass-munch of a club owner, told with the darkly comic despair of a Kafka narrative. If there are any budding comics, musicians or artists among you who have never had this experience, hold on tightly to your innocence, because it won’t last—the rest of us are right there with you, Patton.

I won’t say my experience working in the comedy club has made me an expert on what’s funny. In fact, there’s a lot of stuff out there I just don’t get. Tyler Perry. “American Dad.” Those movies that are supposed to be parodies of other movies. But I do know that good comedy comes from the knowledge of real tragedy, the appreciation of one’s place in a cold and ironic universe, and honest, incisive writing. Zombie Spaceship Wasteland, like Patton Oswalt’s stand-up, is proof positive of that.

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127 HOURS (R) Another excellent film from Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire), 127 Hours tells the remarkable survival story of Aron Ralston, an avid outdoorsman who whittled off his arm to escape dying in a canyon near Moab, UT. (Sorry, if you didn’t know Ralston’s well-publicized fate, but trust me when I say you want to know what the movie has in store for you. It gets gruesome.)

Recently nominated for six Academy Awards, 127 Hours is the best film of 2010 Athens had to wait until 2011 to see.

ANOTHER YEAR (PG-13) The incredible Mike Leigh (Naked, Secrets & Lies, Topsy Turvy, Vera Drake, Happy-Go-Lucky) returns! Spend four seasons in the life of the happily married Tom and Gerri (Jim Broadbent and Ruth Sheen) and their miserable circle of friends and family. Leigh has had more critically welcomed films than Another Year, but the film, starring the usual crew of Leigh regulars sounds exactly like what I would expect from the veteran British filmmaker.

BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON (PG-13) FBI agent Malcolm Turner (Martin Lawrence) dons his fat suit again in the third (how can that be?) entry in the Big Momma’s House franchise. Now both Big Momma and Charmaine AKA Trent (Brandon T. Jackson) must infiltrate an all girls performing arts school to catch a murderer. Faizon Love plays Kurtis Kool, former Run-D.M.C. roadie and present school security guard that becomes smitten with Big Momma. Director John Whitesell also directed Big Momma’s House 2. With Emily Rios, Portia Doubleday (Youth in Revolt) and Michelle Ang. BLACK SWAN (R) Great does not begin to describe Black Swan nor does it do this complex film justice. Let’s call Black Swan what it is: stunning, original, another imperfect masterpiece from filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler). Aging ballerina Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman) finally lands a lead as the Swan Queen in Swan Lake. But

as the pressure mounts, Nina begins to suspect that the pretty new dancer, Lily (Mila Kunis), is out to Single White Female her. Or are her suspicions those of a raving lunatic raised by a madwoman, Nina’s mother Erica (Barbara Hershey), on the verge of utter selfdestruction?

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER (PG) Fox’s first entry since snatching up the rights to the popular C.S. Lewis franchise after Walt Disney dropped it, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, hereby known as Narnia 3, continues the series’ downward spiral since the first entry, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

THE COMPANY MEN (R) TV megaproducer John Wells (“ER,” “The West Wing”) makes his feature film debut with this timely drama. Three men— Bobby Walker, Gene McClary and Phil Woodward (Oscar winners Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper and Tommy Lee Jones)—deal with losing their jobs in the present recession and the effects on their wives, lives and communities.

Talk about a cast. Besides the three stars, Kevin Costner, Craig T. Nelson, Maria Bello and Rosemarie Dewitt are also Company Men. THE DILEMMA (PG-13) The Dilemma, the first comedy from director Ron Howard since 1999’s Edtv, has aspirations to be more than a silly slapstick farce. When the guy in imbroglio is played by Vince Vaughn, who is nearly always better than his chosen material, and the filmmaker is an acclaimed Oscar winner, you hope for a bit more than poorly edited, sophomoric gags. With Howard at the helm, The Dilemma delivers its share of actual human drama as Ronny Valentine (Vaughn) agonizes over telling his best friend Nick (Kevin James) that his wife, Geneva (Winona Ryder), is screwing around with a tattooed softie named Zip (Channing Tatum).

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with this comedy about a soon-to-be father, Peter Highman (Robert Downey, Jr.), who must hitch a ride with aspiring actor, Ethan Tremblay (Zack Galifinakias), if he wants to make it to his child’s birth on time. Something feels off in the trailer for this seemingly funny comedy. With Michelle Monaghan, Juliette Lewis, Danny McBride, Jamie Foxx, RZA and Alan Arkin.

THE EAGLE (PG-13) See Movie Pick.

THE FIGHTER (R) Mark Wahlberg stars as boxer “Irish” Micky Ward, whose brother, Dick Eklund (Christian Bale), helped him train before going pro in the 1980s. Seeking to rehab his image after that awful I Heart Huckabees footage went viral a few years back. David O. Russell took over this project that Darren Aronofsky was prepping prior to The Wrestler. I wonder how welcoming the set was, with the combination of notorious hotheads Russell and Bale. With Amy Adams and Melissa Leo. FRESH (NR) 2009. Fresh celebrates those persons who are concerned about the transformation of our agricultural system. Featured in the doc are urban farmer/activist, Will Allen, who won MacArthur’s 2008 Genius Award; sustainable farmer/entrepreneur, Joel Salatin, a familiar name to those who read Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma; and supermarket owner, David Ball, a real life David to Wal-Mart’s Goliath. Athens’ own food activists will participate in a panel discussion between showings. Proceeds from the screening will benefit Slow Food Athens.

GNOMEO & JULIET (G) This backyard version of Romeo and Juliet definitely succeeds in its cuteness quotient. The two battling terracotta clans, the Reds and the Blues, contain enough distinctive-looking members.

Too bad the movie doesn’t do a better job establishing this colorful retinue beyond a montage of here and there.

Instead, we focus on the blossoming romance between star-crossed lovers, Gnomeo (v. James McAvoy), son of Lady Blueberry (v. Maggie Smith), and Juliet (v. Emily Blunt), beloved daughter of Lord Redbrick (v. Michael Caine).

THE GREEN HORNET (PG-13) More unconventional on paper than Ang Lee’s Hulk, The Green Hornet is an interesting entry in the overpopulated, same-y superhero genre. The original 1930s radio serial created by George W. Trendle begat a 1940s film serial and 1960s television program starring Bruce Lee before spawning this latest, strangest adaptation, directed

by French visualist Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) and written by slacker star Seth Rogen and his Superbad partner Evan Goldberg. What is stranger still is that this unconventional production never really goes beyond convention, and the fun movie is no worse for it.

GULLIVER’S TRAVELS (PG) Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver (Jack Black) is shipwrecked on the island of Lilliput, in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle, where he towers over the natives.

Though they first imprison him, he soon becomes a favorite, helping scheme to defeat the Lilliputian rivals, the Blefuscudians. One of my favorite books by one of my favorite satirists gets the new treatment, but I am not excited, though the cowriting credit for

Nicholas Stoller (Get Him to the Greek) intrigues. Directed by Monsters vs.

Aliens co-director Rob Letterman. With Emily Blunt and Jason Segel.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (PG-13) I cannot find fault with this flawless penultimate installment of the stalwart franchise. The three young leads have matured tremendously as actors; Emma Watson has improved vastly since the game-changing third film. Director David Yates continues to bring Rowling’s magical world to rousing, tangible life. The landscapes of the hopeless, doomed, lonely HP7.1 resembled a post-apocalypse and conjured up the highest possible praise; it reminded me of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and The Empire Strikes Back.

HELLA-BIG SHOW (NR) Grab your camcorders! Braindead Genious presents VHS: Videographer’s Hella-Big Show, your chance to get your amateur, aspiring or professional work on a local big screen on a monthly basis. If you’re interested in submitting your original work or just want more information, contact vhsfest@gmail.com.

I AM NUMBER FOUR (PG-13) Nine alien teens escape their dying planet and travel to Earth. Here they are hunted by one of their native enemies.

Three have already been killed. John Smith (Alex Pettyfer, Beastly), living the life of a normal high school student is the fourth. I Am Number Four also stars “Glee”’s Dianna Agron, Timothy “The Man” Olyphant and Kevin Durand. Disturbia’s D.J. Caruso and “Smallville”’s Alfred Gough and Miles Millar adapt disgraced memoirist James Frey’s YA novel.

JUST GO WITH IT (PG-13) Adam Sandler is a hard guy not to like whether or not you think his movies are funny. Unfortunately, in his latest movie, he is neither likable nor funny. A plastic surgeon, Dr. Danny Maccabee, seduces women by faking that he is in a horrible marriage. When he meets a gorgeous, younger, middle school math teacher, Palmer (swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker), he decides he is ready to settle down. Unfortunately, she discovers his fake wedding band, leading Danny to concoct the least plausible, dumbest plan ever. So he can be with Palmer forever, he fakes an entire family, using his stalwart assistant, Katherine (Jennifer Aniston), and her two kids (scene stealer Madison Bailee and Griffin Gluck).

JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER (G) Justin Bieber: Never Say Never perfectly provides the necessary ratio of hair flips, musical performances and backstage insight to stave off the most fatal symptoms of the Bieber fever raging through the world’s tweens. (According to the movie, the pandemic has now spread to men and women both older and younger.)

Parents and guardians might gain some valuable insight into their child’s condition and also leave humming hideously catchy tunes like “Baby.”

Step Up 2 and 3D director Jon Chu gets the most out of both the concert footage and the overplayed melodrama of Bieber’s swollen vocal cords leading up to THE BIGGEST SHOW OF HIS LIFE. You might not respect the teenage pop sensation from… shudder…

Canada, but he’s damn hard not to like.

Warning: appearances by Miley Cyrus and Jaden Smith might leave some

adults shaking their head at the state of youth and fame in our society.

THE KING’S SPEECH (R) To combat a nervous stammer, King George VI (Colin Firth), AKA Bertie, works with an unorthodox speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush).

Director Tom Hooper helmed HBO’s excellent “John Adams” and Elizabeth I. This historical picture is shaping up to be Firth’s best Oscar shot yet; the trailer predicts a winner. With Helena Bonham Carter as George’s daughter Queen Elizabeth II, Guy Pearce as Edward VIII, Michael Gambon as King George V and Timothy Spall as Winston Churchill.

THE MECHANIC (R) Jason Statham gets his Bronson on in this remake.

Elite hit man Arthur Bishop (Statham) takes an apprentice, Steve McKenna (Ben Foster), under his wing.

Complications arise after learning McKenna has connections to an earlier target. I really like the idea of the upand-coming Foster as an assassin-intraining, and I’ve watched enough crap with Statham to brave another.

MEETING ANDREI TARKOVSKY (NR) 2008. Student filmmaker Dmitry Trakovsky celebrates the 20th anniversary of the death of his favorite filmmaker, Andrei Tarkovsky (Solaris), by seeking his legacy through fifteen interviews in California, Italy, Sweden and, finally, Russia. Trakovsky flies across the world to come closer to understanding Tarkovsky’s declaration that death does not exist.

MEGAMIND (PG) Megamind wittily tweaks the superhero genre with enough ingenuity and crafty celebrity voice-work to save a parent’s weekend trip to the movies. Dreamworks’ Megamind could not stand up to the real costumed heroes like Pixar’s The Incredibles, but the superhero satire would make a capable animated sidekick.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED (R) Could No Strings Attached be this year’s Valentine’s Day? It does star Ashton Kutcher, is helmed by a washed-up “comedy” director (Ivan Reitman), and is really, really poorly written.

Two friends (so the movie calls them despite their only having met three times), Emma and Adam (Natalie Portman and Kutcher), engage in a strictly sexual relationship that leads to love. I wish comedy writers would learn raunch is not funny for raunch’s sake alone. Raw language and sexual frankness needs to be an endemic part of the characters, not just shoehorned into a flawed romantic comedy script because it’s the hip thing to do.

THE RITE (PG-13) Based on journalist Matt Baglio’s book, California priest Gary Thomas (Colin O’Donoghue) is sent to Rome by his bishop to be trained as an exorcist. While at the Vatican’s exorcism school, he encounters demonic forces, and his views on the spiritual battle between good and evil change. Director Mikael Håfström earned good reviews for his last horror movie, 1408. Writer Michael Petroni created the short-lived NBC series, “Miracles.”

ROMAN DE GARE (R) 2007. In writer-director Claude Lelouch’s latest film, a popular author (Fanny Ardant) and her ghost writer peruse unlikely sources for characters for a new book.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet regular Dominique Pinon gets a rare, deserved star turn.

Audrey Dana was nominated for the

Cesar Award for Most Promising Actress. Part of the French Film Festival, Roman de Gare will be introduced by French film specialist Richard Neupert, coordinator of the film studies program in the UGA department of theatre and film studies.

THE ROOMMATE (PG-13) Sure The Roommate is a Single White Female rip-off, but moving the psychotic action to freshman year of college was a brilliant move. Too bad that’s where any brilliance the movie could have achieved ends thanks to the poor scripting prowess of first-time writer Sonny Mallhi (producer of genre efforts both successful, The Strangers, and not, Shutter and Possession).

SANCTUM (R) What slowly starts out as the worst film of 2011 eventually settles down to be a decent, trapped in a cave genre effort. A group of cave divers led by Frank (Richard Roxburgh) are trapped far below the surface after a storm closes off their only known means of egress. Thankfully, Frank’s one badass caving vet, who will stop at nothing to get his son (Rhys Wakefield) to safety.

TRUE GRIT (PG-13) To help distance their new film from the John Wayne classic, Joel and Ethan Coen are calling it a new adaptation of the novel by Charles Portis rather than a remake.

A young girl (Hailee Steinfeld) hires gruff U.S. Marshal Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to help find the man who killed her father. I am quite thrilled to see Bridges’ take on Wayne’s iconic role as directed by the Coens.

With Matt Damon as La Boeuf and Josh Brolin as Tom Chaney.

UNKNOWN (PG-13) Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) awakens from a coma to discover Dr. Martin Harris already exists, and no one, not even his wife (January Jones, “Mad Men”), believes him. How do you prove you are who you say you are when someone else says they are you? Director Jaume Collet-Serra (Orphan, which I liked) hopes Neeson can light up January like he did in Taken.

VANISHING ON 7TH STREET (R) Detroit residents start to disappear during a blackout. The surviving citizens (Hayden Christensen, Thandie Newton, John Leguizamo and more) hole up in a tavern named “Sonny’s” as the threatening darkness approaches. The premise concocted by screenwriter Andrew Jaswinski (TV movies “Backwoods” and “Xtra Credit”) sounds very Stephen King-y, territory in which director Brad Anderson should be very comfortable.

Early reviews have been mixed.

THE WHALE WARRIOR (NR) 2008.

The Whale Warrior: Pirate for the Sea takes a deeper look at Captain Paul Watson, the star of Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars!” The film is part of the Animal Voices Film Festival, sponsored by UGA’s Speak Out for Species, Students for Environmental Action, and the UGA Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Chapter. A discussion will be led by Lori Marino, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology at Emory University, and Carrie Packwood Freeman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication at Georgia State University. Visit www. uga.edu/sos/filmfest.

WHAT ARE DREAMS? (NR) 2009.

What are dreams? This documentary, originally airing on NOVA in November 2009, attempts to as it looks at the research of the world’s leading dream researchers as they experiment to unlock the secrets of sleep and dreaming. Watch scientists like MIT’s Matthew Wilson “eavesdrop” on the dreams of rats (crazy, huh?), investigate sleepwalking cats (what?!), and try to figure out what, if anything, is wrong with those rare people that don’t ever dream.

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movie pick Soaring Eagle Does Rome Proud THE EAGLE (PG-13) The mysterious disappearance of Rome’s Ninth Legion, lost somewhere in the wilds of Britain around A.D. 117, continues to inspire storytellers and filmmakers. Last year, Neil Marshall (The Descent, Doomsday) released the not bad but definitely disappointing Centurion, starring Michael Fassbender as the leader of a small group of Ninth Legion survivors desperately trying to

reach Roman-occupied territory while being doggedly hunted by Pictish warriors led by the badass Etain (Olga Kurylenko).

Fortunately, The Eagle, from Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (One Day in September), does not let down or underwhelm. Roman centurion Marcus Flavius Aquila (Alabama native Channing Tatum, who makes a better Roman than one might initially believe) ventures into the unknown, past

Hadrian’s wall, to recapture the gold standard lost with his father and the Ninth. Marcus is accompanied by his slave, Esca (Jamie Bell, the all-growed-up Billy Elliot), who may not be as loyal as Marcus thinks. Will this ancient dynamic duo finish their quest without killing one another?

Macdonald and screenwriter Jeremy Brock effectively update author Rosemary Sutcliffe’s 1954 historical adventure novel, The Eagle of the Ninth, though the film is less action and a little more contemplation than one might expect, especially considering how little the filmmakers actually comment on the morality of Roman occupation.

Tatum and Bell replicate the slightly homoerotic, distinctly British class dynamic of captain and soldier or Frodo and Samwise. They share a distinctive chemistry as their relationship is not one of equals, though the real power—knowledge of the foreign people, language and lands of northern Britain—belongs to the lower ranked man.

Exciting, if a bit baffling in its dramatic progression, The Eagle carries the standard for the old-fashioned Sword-and-Sandal with less epicness and more adventure. The proudly plebeian film stands out among its patrician competitors of star-studded winter romcoms, low-rent genre flicks and teen sensations.

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A Crucial Omission: So, the nonetheless-quitethem with introductions by experts and, often, arresting poster image for Claude Chabrol’s the filmmakers themselves. This year, the A Girl Cut in Two, which depicts Ludivine festival’s third, is no different, and may even Sagnier, on all fours in high heels and little be the most exciting to date. One highlight else, looking brightly past the camera with is the festival-opening 2008 British comedy shoulders and eyebrows arched, is absent the The Infidel; the Sunday, Feb. 20 schedule is detail that, in the film itself, provides most of packed with good stuff including the Israeli its outrageousness and pathos: peacock feath- drama Bruriah, introduced by UGA English ers. “You don’t feel humiliated?” Sagnier’s Professor Elissa Henken, a shorts program much older lover (François Berléand) tenderly featuring appearances by filmmakers Ben asks as she crawls almost clumsily to his feet, Fefferman and Ari Mark, and the Mexican her funny/sad plumage waving unsteadily drama Nora’s Will, introduced by UGA English behind her. “Not even ridiculous,” she replies.

Professor Elizabeth Kraft. UGA Professor of It’s a private moment in a happy and fully consensual relationship that, as we are reminded by the very act of watching it on film, takes on a salacious aspect only when, and because, it is removed from its intimate context and submitted to public view.

The transformation of private sexual practices into lurid spectacle when they are exposed to the glaring gaze of outsiders turns out to be a central subject of the film, the French director’s second-tolast feature before his death at 80 last September. That’s in A Film Unfinished plays at Ciné Feb. 21 as part of the Athens Jewish Film Festival. addition, of course, to a few of Chabrol’s more familiar concerns, notably the decadence and German Martin Kagel will introduce the stundecay he so pointedly—and here, somehow, ning documentary A Film Unfinished Monday, poignantly—identifies in the outwardly genFeb. 21, and UGA film studies’ Richard Neupert teel leisure class. will introduce André Téchiné’s French drama I haven’t seen many of Chabrol’s later The Girl on the Train the following day. That’s films—I think the last was 2003’s The Flower far from the full schedule; you can get all the of Evil—but it seems to me that here he is details at www.athensjff.org. See you there. engaging in some of those odd, bold, invigorating stylistic choices that one often finds Odds & Ends: The French Film Festival is still in the late-career work of great directors. One underway at UGA’s Tate Center theater, so I of the characters in A Girl Cut in Two has a hope you’re keeping your 8 p.m. Monday time penchant for carelessly weaving his sports car slots open. Feb. 21 is Claude LeLouch’s 2007 through the quiet lanes of Lyon and its vicinRoman de gare, which I haven’t seen but ity; Chabrol appears at times to be piloting looks wonderful, and Feb. 28 is Olivier Assayas’ the film in much the same way, with quick Summer Hours, one of my very favorite films fade-outs and dissolves impatiently hurryfrom 2008. Go to www.drama.uga.edu for more ing the story through the kinds of elliptical info… Also at UGA, the Speak out for Species temporal progressions that conventional filmAnimal Voices Film Festival wraps up Feb. 22 making generally demands be afforded a more with The Whale Warrior at 7:30 in Rm. 171 “poetic” languor. There’s not much room for of the Miller Learning Center. Learn more at sentimentality in Chabrol’s work, but that’s www.uga.edu/sos/filmfest… The iFilms series not to say it lacks warmth or empathy. In this at the ACC Library has What Are Dreams at 7 film, as always, he offers his characters—even p.m. Feb. 17 and The Wind Journeys at 6:30 cads and murderers—the courtesy of his curip.m. Feb. 24. Find out more at www.clarke. osity and, above all, his good humor. public.lib.ga.us… My apologies, but I don’t A Girl cut in Two isn’t out on DVD yet in have details on the ICE-Vision screenings for this country (!), but Netflix has it available this week and next; seek ‘em out on Facebook for streaming. If that’s not an option for you, (and perhaps curator Will Stephenson will be the Sundance Channel will next broadcast it kind enough to post them in the online comat midnight Saturday (Friday night, that is), ments at www.flagpole.com). But the UGA art Mar. 12. school’s Ideas for Creative Exploration unit is announcing an intriguing documentary, AJFF Returns: The Athens Jewish Film Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky, which explores Festival, which opens Feb. 19 at Ciné, has the great Russian filmmaker’s legacy through quickly blossomed into one of the year’s most interviews around the globe, at 7 p.m. eagerly anticipated local film events, conTuesday, Feb. 22 in Rm. 265 of Park Hall. sistently bringing in imaginatively selected films from around the world and presenting Dave Marr film@flagpole.com

threats & promises Music News And Gossip There’s a lot to read this week, so get to reading. No, not this sentence, but the ones below. Yes, those down there…

No Words: I am quite saddened to report that former Athens resident and longtime musician Josh Pitcock passed away from stomach cancer at 5:15 a.m. on Jan. 26. I first met Josh in the mid-1990s when he was a freshman at UGA and was playing music with another former Athenian, Matt Billings, in the impossibly named noise band Nipples for Days. He went on to play under other names after the project fizzled in 2002 and was never just messing about with his music. He took noise seriously and, as his old friend D. J. Hammond puts it, “With him it was all mathematical.” My heart goes out to all who knew and loved him. Most recently Josh lived in Decatur, GA. He was 34 years old.

I Say It Here, It Comes Out There: It seems like only three weeks ago I was publicly wishing that El Hollin would finish its new record and, well, now it’s done. The 16-track album titled Hurry Up Already Poppy is a simply textured and darkly colored bedroom pop record that will be available for a mere dollar

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Bits and Bytes: On-again/off-again Athenian Robert Gunn, who first came to tiny town fame via his old band, An Epic at Best, back in the middle of the last decade, dumped a bunch of demos onto the Internet a couple of weeks ago. Although, personally, I prefer his piano playing to his guitar work (and most of these songs feature him playing guitar), it’s a decent collection of sketches recorded over the past couple of years between Athens, Macon and Aix-en-Provence, France. Give ‘em a listen at www.robertgunn.bandcamp.com.

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Dawn of New Melodies: Five Eight will release its long-awaited LP on Mar. 29. Titled Your God Is Dead to Me Now, it is the first Five Eight album since 1997’s Gasolina to feature drummer Patrick Ferguson and guitarist Sean Dunn. Although it’s coming out on local label Iron Horse Records, the band has launched a fundraising effort via Indie GoGo because, in the words of the band, “[They’ve] still got expenses [they] incurred while recording the record, as well as the additional expense of promoting and distributing it.” Now, riddle

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To Do Liszt: To celebrate the 200th birthday of Hungarian pianist and composer Franz Liszt, the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at UGA will host the American Liszt Society Bicentennial Festival. The event will happen Feb. 17–19, and the school will host approximately 60 different performers and lecturers. Headlining the event is Thomas Hampson, who will perform a new work by William Bolcom on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. Bolcom was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for his masterful 12 New Etudes for Piano. Registration for the festival costs $140 for the general public and includes a schedule of 23 events. For a full event schedule and more information, please see www.uga.edu/ music/lisztfest2010. To learn more about

me this: What good is being on a label if they won’t or can’t promote and distribute your record? It probably would have been better if the band just released the record itself, but if you’re interested in helping out, please visit www.indiegogo.com/Five-Eight-Your-God-isDead-to-Me-Now. Make a Thing: Timi Conley (Fuzzy Sprouts, Kite to the Moon) wants you to be involved in his newest music video project. You’re gonna have to do more than just show up somewhere, though. The track, “Soul Mate,” is self-described as “a shiny, happy, little super dance jam about being with someone you love,” and Conley wants you to create a piece of artwork, photo or very short video (2–10 seconds) that illustrates your concept of what a “soul mate” is. It’s totally openended, so do your thing and send it to him via kitetothemoon@gmail.com. Any questions?

Ask him via that address. No, you don’t get to hear the song first, so don’t ask him that. He’s saving it as a surprise. Seriously.

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Garage Rock Savagery T he last time I stumbled upon Thee Oh Sees, I literally happened upon them after hearing the echoing screeches of guitar in open Austin city air, reeled in by the faint sound of a kick drum pulsating in the distance. It was 3 a.m. on some blurry night of the whirlwind week known as SXSW, and people who were picking up their third wind were rushing up the pedestrian bridge, crossing Ladybird Lake to see what all the loud noise and commotion was about. When we made it to the top of the bridge we found out—there they were, plugged into a generator, the crowd five-bodies deep all around and closing in as San Francisco garage-rock royalty screamed rock and roll in our untiring mugs. The crowd-entity sucked in all those standing near—a disjointed but connected amorphous blob with Thee Oh Sees as the nucleus sending impulses out to its extremities. There was electricity snapping between our limp and flailing bodies, basslines jolting us this way and that, and John Dwyer howling into the microphone under a March moon putting the devil into each and every one of us.

We screamed right back at them, pushing and shoving for no good reason, climbing over one another to surf over the crowd unbounded, no ceilings. We were savages.

For the band, rowdy behavior is nothing new. It is something these four have been sparking all around America, across seas in foreign countries, in cramped bars under red lights, in smoke-filled rooms and in the dingy basements of dance halls. Dwyer is an animal ripping raw, wiry rock riffs and leading his pack into turbulent, hazy jams. Thee Oh Sees offer a wild, drugged concoction of shrieking noise, reverbed yelps and tremors of crude sound and a chugging rhythm section

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inducing quadrospastic seizures. Dwyer, along with Brigid Dawson on vocals and keys, Petey Dammit on guitar and Mike Shoun on drums, has been relentlessly bringing Thee Oh Sees’ rough and gritty sound to garage-rock fans all over, with frequent hometown shows in San Francisco and constant touring.

“Touring’s the only thing I know,” Dwyer told transatlantic Bearded Magazine last summer while playing a handful of shows across Europe. Thee Oh Sees are starting off 2011 with another U.S. tour, leaving their Bay Area nest for sunny Miami for the soon-to-be infamous Bruise Cruise, which sets sail for a three-day rock and roll party at sea out to the Bahamas. The Cruise, an event cooked up by Panache Booking’s Michelle Cable, is a treat for any garage-rock fan. In addition to Thee Oh Sees, the lineup includes The Black Lips, Vivian Girls, Surfer Blood and Turbo Fruits. In honor of the inaugural Bruise Cruise, Goner Records is releasing a split 7-inch between Thee Oh Sees and Bay Area buds Ty Segall, which is included with the $500 ticket price of the Bahamas-bound vacation. Luckily for those of us who can’t afford to dish out that kind of cash, we can take a vacation in our backyard as Thee Oh Sees bring the party to the Caledonia Lounge.

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WHO: Thee Oh Sees, Vincas, Matt Hudgins & His Shit-Hot Country Band WHERE: Caledonia Lounge WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 22, 9:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $6 (21+), $8 (18+)

onahan wanted two things out of his move to Athens: an adventure and a place to make music. And since his arrival in 2008, he’s had both—in spades. In less than three years, Monahan has done more than many Athens musicians have done in their entire career, and he’s just gotten started. Today he’s preparing for the official release of his new album, Stop Saying I—a skillfully constructed eight-song treasure that’s easily already one of the most beautiful local albums of 2011.

Hearing the record today, it’s hard to believe that it almost didn’t happen. In fact, from its inception, the album took over two years and four studios to complete and met countless roadblocks along the way.

In fact, 90 percent into the record’s completion with Downtown Athens Recording Company’s Eric Friar, the studio closed its doors for good. “It was a real test of patience to keep moving forward,” Monahan says. “I helped Eric tear down his studio downtown and then waited as he rebuilt it in his house.” Luckily, Monahan persevered and eventually finished the album.

Stop Saying I is a unique and multi-layered dark jazz, alt-pop gem.

Monahan notes that although Damon Albarn, Paul Simon, Arcade Fire and ‘80s Britpop are some of his top influences for the album, each song is purposefully distinct for the purpose of storytelling—ultimately sharing a tale of personal growth.

One of the most notable tracks of the record, the mournfully heartfelt “Love Me Sober,” was recorded in Monahan’s living room and almost didn’t make the cut.

“It’s really lo-fi because it wasn’t professionally recorded, which actually gives it a unique contrast to the rest of the stuff on the album.”

After completing an album as strong as Monahan’s latest release, most artists would be dizzy with excitement. However, Monahan feels more relieved and overwhelmed. He also says there are still a few things he would have liked to have done differently, such as including a string orchestra. “I always listen back and hear what I thought could be better,” Monahan says. “I see everything as sort of a painting that never dries.”

While the obstacles and struggles of finishing the record were frustrating, Monahan believes the relationships forged during the process were well worth the setbacks. The importance of live music and the camaraderie of musicians in Athens is something he says he hadn’t fully experienced in previous towns.

After completing his music degree, Monahan gained recognition as a member of bands Eschellon and Shadowgraphs in New Haven, CT, where he says musical resources were limited. It was during his stint in Brooklyn that Monahan—heeding the advice of a close friend—finally decided to pack up

everything that would fit into his car and head for Athens.

“I realized that if I wanted to stay in Brooklyn, I’d struggle a lot financially and probably not have a lot of time to work on music,” he says. “I wanted to move to a city where I could have the free time to record and rehearse.”

Upon landing in Athens, Monahan joined Beatles cover band Beatles for Sale and began playing local shows and party gigs.

Beatles for Sale caught the attention of several Athenians, including Cindy Wilson of The B-52s, who hired the band’s services twice for her own parties. Eventually, Wilson asked Monahan to take part in her project, Ola Moon.

As a part of Ola Moon, Monahan performed for R.E.M.’s 30th Birthday in March 2010 and at a Dali Exhibit at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art this past August. He is quickly gaining local and national recognition as songs he recorded on previous records have played on major TV networks, national radio stations and in the soundtrack for the 2009 major motion picture Crossing Over.

“This is another thing about Athens,” Monahan says. “You put yourself out there, and you end up meeting people and these strange, magical things happen. You end up playing in a band with Cindy Wilson.”

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But, then again, the band changed fundamentally after the tragic death of guitarist Ricky Wilson during the recording of Bouncing Off the Satellites in 1985. The hiatus the band took after his passing, working through their grief and moving Keith Strickland from drums to guitar, are all factors in this change.

Whereas Wilson’s style was furious and deliberate, Strickland’s is much more airy and open.

The keyboard work so masterfully displayed on the group’s calling card, “Rock Lobster,” seems permanently gone, too, as the keys now seem like an old friend rather than a wild thing refusing to be tamed. The single defining characteristics left from the old B’s are the wonderful and irrepressible vocals of Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson and Fred Schneider.

It’s unreasonable to expect any artists to maintain the intensity of their earliest creative bursts. It’s plain undesirable for 50- to 60-year-olds to rotely mimic what they did in their 20s. The early days of the band were just a special and uniquely creative period that speaks volumes about old Athens, primitive new wave and, if you will, a certain amount of sociologist Alvin Toffler’s book Future Shock.

From the start, much noise was written about the band’s “retro” characteristics (surf guitar, bouffant hairdos, etc.,) but, if anything, this was a jittery contradiction in terms and more of a retro-futurism that both embraced lifestyle ephemera yet anticipated a wildly accelerated culture. Indeed, surf guitar and beehives were solidly in the mainstream a mere decade before the band’s formation in 1976. The earliest known footage of the band performing is a 1978 show filmed at Atlanta’s Downtown Café (find it on YouTube). It’s an intensely sweaty, live hive-mind of a performance filled with songs that would appear on the band’s self-titled debut from 1979 and its sophomore album, Wild Planet. More than one person has remarked that what’s shocking about this footage from today’s perspective is just how complete and fully formed these songs are.

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And, of course, the band left Athens fairly soon after success hit, and running around New York (and touring the world) as a successful band and harbinger of the American new wave just can’t be the same as cruising around Athens looking for parties to crash. Even so, the lyricism and musicality of the early B’s is, basically, unmatched among Athens bands of that first modern era. The B’s’ first songs were incredibly literate and punctuated with absurdity (“Rock Lobster”), humor (“Quiche Lorraine,” “Butterbean”) and an occasional hint of sadness (“She Brakes for Rainbows,” “Give Me Back My Man”) but, significantly, never hopelessness. A sizable amount of critique and commentary is spread throughout the records (“Legal Tender,” ”Hero Worship,” “Juicy Jungle,” “Mesopotamia,” “There’s a Moon in the Sky [Called the Moon]”), but it’s only revealed through close listening.

These first six B-52s records (The B-52s, Wild Planet, Party Mix, Mesopotamia, Whammy! and Bouncing Off the Satellites) are, to varying and important degrees, composed of meaningful layers that continue to reveal themselves decades after their initial release.

Unfortunately, the only way to hear the best versions of Party Mix, Mesopotamia and Whammy! is on the original vinyl releases, where the first’s tracks run contiguously, the second contains the original David Byrne mixes and the third has a killer cover of Yoko Ono’s “Don’t Worry, Kyoko” that was subsequently removed. The latter albums (Cosmic Thing, Good Stuff and Funplex) contain some pleasant, if nonessential, material, but this isn’t really an attempt to pit the post-1986 era of the band against the old one. It’s an encouragement to throw on the headphones and explore the sounds and themes of those early records. Yes, the “tacky little dance band from Athens, GA” was indeed crashing the party, but the group did so in multiple, thought-provoking ways that will last long after the party’s over.

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EVENTS: One Lucky Elephant (UGA Miller Learning Center) The story of a 9-year odyssey to find a good home for a retired circus elephant explores our complex relationships with animals and the impact of captivity. Part of the Animal Voices Film Festival. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/sos/filmfest EVENTS: Bad Movie Night: Miami Collection (Ciné BarCafé) Bikers, ninjas, pizza parties, cocaine and a new wave band all come togther to create this nearly unwatchable movie. 8 p.m. FREE! facebook.com/ badmovienight PERFORMANCE: Rubber and Glue Comedy Tour (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Performances by Katie Hughes, Michael Robinette and Chris Weathers. 8:30 p.m. $5. www. myspace.com/flickerbar PERFORMANCE: University Philharmonia Concert (UGA School of Music) Presented by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. 8 p.m. 706-542-3737, www.music. uga.edu THEATRE: Ruined (UGA Fine Arts Building) This Pulitzer Prize, Obie and Critic’s Choice winning play by Lynn Nottage is set in a brothel in war-torn Congo. Feb. 15–19, 8 p.m.

Feb. 20, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. $7 (students), $10. 706-542-4400, www. drama.uga.edu/events/boxoffice LECTURES & LIT.: Communication Studies Colloquium (UGA Miller Learning Center) Bethany Keeley-Jonker discusses “Jesus, The Founder of Modern Business: Christianity and American Capitalism in the 1920s.”

LECTURES & LIT.: Ecology Seminar (UGA Ecology Building) Caz Taylor of Tulane University presents “Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Spill on Population Dynamics of Blue Crabs.” 4 p.m.

FREE! www.ecology.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: ICE Lecture (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 171) Ideas for Creative Exploration presents “From the Space Race to the Telematic Embrace and Beyond: A Research Trajectory.” Speaker Edward Shanken is Professor of Media Art History at the University of Amsterdam. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-5427270, markcall@uga.edu MEETINGS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Friendship Christian Church) Members and visitors are asked to bring in their treasures and stories about how they were acquired.

Unidentified rocks or materials can be brought for identification. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-8082 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

EVENTS: 12th Annual BioResearch Product Faire (Georgia Center) Tabletop trade show showcasing the latest life science laboratory equipment, products and services. Researchers of all levels welcome. 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo, Madison Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog!

This week: salty dogs and greyhounds. Every Wednesday. 5-7 p.m. www.indigoathens.com EVENTS: GSPHE Vigil and Rally (UGA Arch) Join concerned students and community members in support of better funding for K–12 and higher education in Georgia. 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiastudents.org EVENTS: “Telling the Story: Education and Equality Through the Peabody Lens” (Ciné BarCafé) Busing: Some Voices from the South is a 1972 look at busing for school integration in the South.

The film will be followed by a discussion with former Athens mayor Doc Eldridge and former state Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond.

5 p.m. 706-542-8484, kmsmith@ uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Spread the Love (40 Watt Club) Dancefx Athens presents “Spread the Love,” a hip-hop show featuring Sweet Dreams and The Modern Pin-Ups, a performance ensemble spun off from the strip aerobics class at DanceFX in Little Five Points. Also featuring performances by some of Athens’ and Atlanta’s hottest hip-hop dancers. 7 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com THEATRE: I Have A Dream (Morton Theatre) Dramatization chronicling the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. $7.50–10.

800-275-5005, www.theatreiv.org THEATRE: Ruined (UGA Fine Arts Building) This Pulitzer Prize, Obie and Critic’s Choice winning play by Lynn Nottage is set in a brothel in war-torn Congo. Feb. 15–19, 8 p.m.

Feb. 20, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. $7 (students), $10. 706-542-4400, www. drama.uga.edu/events/boxoffice OUTDOORS: Native Tree & Birds of the Garden: Ramble (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Informal walk through the Garden to identify trees and birds native to the Southereastern U.S. 10 a.m.

FREE! 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/ botgarden KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Cyber Kids (Broadacres Community Center) Learn about Internet safety, educational websites, danger signs online and trouble-

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shooting computer problems. 4 p.m. $2. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ leisure KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday for Teens (ACC Library) Up next: Game Day! It’s a free-for-all so bring whatever it is you want to play! For ages 11–18. 4 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: APERO Africana Brown Bag Lecture (UGA Tate Center, Room 481) Ronald E. Butchart presents “Teaching, Learning and Emancipation: Constructing a New History.” 12:15 p.m. FREE! fsgiles@ uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Gene Brody Prevention Science Research Colloquium (UGA Tate Center) “Framing, Development, Prevention and Policy in Youth Violence,” presented by Kenneth Dodge. 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! 706-542-6100, sgary@ uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Genetics Seminar (UGA Life Sciences Building) Marty Cohn of University of Florida speaks on “Sexual Differentiation of Vertebrate Appendages.” 4 p.m. FREE! whites@ uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Talking about Books (ACC Library, Small Conference Room) This month’s title is Rooftops of Tehran by Mahbod Seraji. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Willson Center Lecture (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 148) “The Art and Science of William Bartram,” presented by Dorinda Dallmeyer, Director of the Environmental Ethics Certificate Program. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-542-3966, jdingus@uga.edu MEETINGS: American Sign Language Study Group (Two Story Coffeehouse) All skill levels welcome. Come once or come weekly. 7 p.m. FREE! www.myspace. com/aslstudygroup MEETINGS: Daughters for Change Interest Meeting (UGA Tate Center, Room 482) Come to learn about the creation of Daughters for Change and meet the founders.

7:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! 404-7516838 MEETINGS: Foster Care and Adoption (Clarke County DFCS) Information session providing basic facts about the foster care and adoption process. Third Wednesday of each month. 6 p.m. FREE! 706227-7040 MEETINGS: GSPHE Meeting (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 247) Georgia Students for Public Higher Eduction is a coalition of students who believe that affordable, quality education is a right. 8 p.m. FREE! georgiastudents.org MEETINGS: Whatever It Takes Community Conversation (Clarke Middle School) Meeting for parents, children and concerned res-

The Punch Brothers will perform at the UGA Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 19. idents in the Alps Road attendance zone. Transportation and child care available. 6–8 p.m. 706-255-7996, terris.thomas@witathens.org GAMES: Dart League and Pool Tournament (Alibi) Meet up with other sharp-shooters. FREE! 706549-1010 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Poker night every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub. com GAMES: Trivia (Harry’s Pig Shop) Nerd wars at Classic City Trivia’s “most challenging trivia night in Athens.” Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-612-9219

Thursday 17 EVENTS: Gala Dinner (UGA Center for Continuing Education) Honoring Tom Camp and the Samaritan Counseling Center of Northeast Georgia. 6:30 p.m. $37.50. 706369-7911, www.samaritannega.org EVENTS: iFilms: What Are Dreams? (ACC Library) The leading dream researchers invoke a variety of neurological and psychological experiments to investigate the world of sleep and dreams in attempt to answer the question: “What are dreams?” 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 EVENTS: Pink Drink Day (Various Locations) Over 20 local bars are getting on board to help promote and benefit Breastfest with pink drink specials. 5 p.m. www.facebook.com/ breastfestathens ART: Gallery Talk (Circle Gallery, UGA College of Environmental Design) Mary Edna Fraser discusses “Our Expanding Oceans,” a collection of batiks depicting shorelines around the globe as they are affected by rising sea levels. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-542-8292 PERFORMANCE: The American Liszt Society Bicentennial Festival (UGA Hodgson Hall) Featuring over 60 performers and scholars. Visit website for schedule.

Feb. 17–19, 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. 706542-3737, www.uga.edu/music/ lisztfest2010 PERFORMANCE: Black Roses (UGA Tate Center, Grand Hall) The Black Theatrical Ensemble presents a night of poetry, music and spoken

word about love (or lack thereof) in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. 7:30 p.m. 770-883-0281, lauren329@ gmail.com PERFORMANCE: Comedy Night (40 Watt Club) TJ Young, Trey Toler and Collin Moulton team up for a night of laughs. 8 p.m. $18 (adv.) www.40watt.com PERFORMANCE: UGA Symphony Orchestra Concert (UGA Hodgson Hall) Sponsored by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. 8 p.m.

706-542-3737, www.music.uga.edu THEATRE: Ruined (UGA Fine Arts Building) This Pulitzer Prize, Obie and Critic’s Choice winning play by Lynn Nottage is set in a brothel in war-torn Congo. Feb. 15–19, 8 p.m.

Feb. 20, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. $7 (students), $10. 706-542-4400, www. drama.uga.edu/events/boxoffice THEATRE: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (The Classic Center) Nineyear-old Peter Hatcher struggles with an end-of-the-school-year assignment to write about the most important thing that happened to him during the fourth grade. 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. 706-208-0900, www. classiccenter.com THEATRE: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) Project Safe, the Women’s Studies Student Organization and UGA Performing Arts present Eve Ensler’s awardwinning play. Tickets available at Frontier, Urban Sanctuary Day Spa and Project Safe Thrift Store. 8 p.m. $15. www.project-safe.org THEATRE: Dancing at Lughnasa (Athens Community Theatre) This haunting play tells the story of five unmarried sisters living in Ireland during the festival of Lughnasa, a celebration for the pagan god of harvest. Feb. 17–20, 8 p.m. (Thurs.– Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $12–15.

706-208-8696, www.townandgownplayers.org KIDSTUFF: Grossology (ACC Library) Think you can handle a dose of supergross trivia and totally gross hands-on activities? Warning: program not for the faint of heart.

4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Elementary schoolage homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Thursday. 2 p.m.

FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Open Craft Hour (Treehouse Kid and Craft) For ages 2–8. Past projects have included puppets, wreaths, mittens and snowflakes. 4 p.m. $10. 706-850-8226

KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (ACC Library) For children ages 1–3 with their caregivers. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Pajama Rama (Oconee County Library) Evening storytime program. Read books, sing songs and enjoy a bedtime snack. 7 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Spanish for Kids (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Vocabulary mixed with dance, song, theater, games and other activities.

10 a.m. $10. 706-850-8226 LECTURES & LIT.: Desegregation Lecture (Georgia Museum of Art) Lee Anne Belle of Barnard College presents “Story Telling for Social Justice: Connecting Narrative and the Arts in Antiracist Teaching.” 3:30 p.m. FREE! 706-542-5064, gpowell@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: University Lecture (Georgia Museum of Art) “Fifty Years Later: Calling Forth Our Ancestors’ Courage and Determination to Continue the Quest for Racial Justice,” presented by Frances Kendall, author of Understanding White Privilege.

11 a.m. FREE! 706-542-2842, jpo@ uga.edu MEETINGS: Linux Users Group meeting (UGA Educational Technology Center) Chugalug hosts its monthly meeting. Tonight’s presentation will be by Doug Hellmann on “An Introduction to the Zen of Python.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/ chugalug GAMES: Beer Pong (Alibi) The classic tournament-style game. 9 p.m.

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Friday 18 EVENTS: Screening: Fresh (Ciné BarCafé) Film reflecting a rising movement of communities across America that are re-inventing food systems. A panel will discuss “The Social, Economic, and Environmental Benefits of Local Food Systems and the Consumercitizen” between screenings of the film. 5 & 7 p.m. $10. athens.slowfood@gmail.com, www.athenscine. com EVENTS: Southern Garden Heritage Conference (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Topics to include historic cemeteries, the Natural Landscape Movement before A.J. Downing, plants of the Cherokee and historic trees. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $110. 706-542-1244, www.uga.edu/botgarden

ART: AHA! Opening Reception (This-Way-Out (T-W-O)) AHA! (AthensHasArt!) presents artwork by Robert Sparrow Jones with music by local band Ranch and catering

by Sugarbeet Pastry. 6–8 p.m. $1 (requested donation). aha.athenshasart@gmail.com ART: Opening Reception (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Gallery 101) For June Yong Lee’s “Torso Series.” 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: The American Liszt Society Bicentennial Festival (UGA Hodgson Hall) Featuring over 60 performers and scholars. Visit website for schedule.

Feb. 17–19, 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. 706542-3737, www.uga.edu/music/ lisztfest2010 PERFORMANCE: Thomas Hampson (UGA Hodgson Hall) Internationally acclaimed baritone player Hampson has recorded more than 150 albums. His recital will feature the world premiere of a new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer William Bolcom. 8 p.m. $20–47. 706-542-4400, www.uga. edu/pac THEATRE: Ruined (UGA Fine Arts Building) This Pulitzer Prize, Obie and Critic’s Choice winning play by Lynn Nottage is set in a brothel in war-torn Congo. Feb. 15–19, 8 p.m.

Feb. 20, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. $7 (students), $10. 706-542-4400, www. drama.uga.edu/events/boxoffice THEATRE: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) Project Safe, the Women’s Studies Student Organization and UGA Performing Arts present Eve Ensler’s awardwinning play. 8 p.m. $15. www. project-safe.org THEATRE: Dancing at Lughnasa (Athens Community Theatre) See Feb. 17 Theatre. Feb. 17–20, 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $12–15. 706-208-8696, www. townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: Live Art: Sweethearts of the Stage (Memorial Park) A collection of classic theatre playbills including The Wedding Singer, Rent, Phantom of the Opera and Spamalot.

Feb. 11, 12, 18 & 19, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 20, 3 p.m. $12 (children), $15 (adults). 706-613-3628, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure OUTDOORS: Owl Prowl (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Learn about and search for owls during an evening hike at SCNC. 6:30 p.m. $6.

706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Afterhours @ The Library (ACC Library) Teen coffeehouse and open mic. Come sing, dance, play an instrument, read poetry or juggle. Refreshments provided. Ages 11-18. 7-9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: IWS Friday Speaker Series (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 245) The Institute for Women’s Studies and Jacqueline Stocker present “How the New Feeling Bore Me Up!: Friendship in Austen.” 12:20 p.m.

FREE! 706-542-2846 LECTURES & LIT.: Open Lines (ATHICA) Readings of original works by local writers and UGA MFA Creative Writing candidates. 7–9 p.m. $3–5 (suggested donation). www.athica.org LECTURES & LIT.: “Patients of the State: Ethnographic Snapshots of Poor People’s Waiting” (UGA Baldwin Hall) Javier Auyero, sociologist and ethnographer from UT-Austin, will discuss his research on the waiting process that people endure when soliciting aid from the state and how this process produces patients, as opposed to citizens, of the Argentinian state. 3:30 p.m. FREE! beccara606@gmail.com

LECTURES & LIT.: Poetry Reading (Dog Ear Books) Lynn Xu and Michael Tod Edgerton share selections. 7 p.m. FREE! www.dogearbooks.com LECTURES & LIT.: “Sacred Ground: Archeology at Camp Lawton” (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 171) A discussion on recent investigations and new findings at Camp Lawton, a relatively unknown and recently re-discovered Confederate prison camp operated in 1964. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-542-8737 LECTURES & LIT.: Willson Center Cinema Roundtable Discussion (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 148) Richard Neupert, Theatre and Film Studies at UGA, moderates a panel discussion on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. 4 p.m. FREE! jdingus@uga.edu, www.cha.uga.edu

Saturday 19 EVENTS: African American Film Festival (Lay Park) Screening of The Princess and the Frog and Glory Road. Refreshments provided. 1 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3569, www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure EVENTS: Athens Jewish Film Festival (Ciné BarCafé) Featuring a lineup of critically acclaimed films that explore the Jewish identity, culture and experience. Special guests.

Feb. 19–23. $9. www.athensjff.org EVENTS: Eddy Segars Family Benefit (Alibi) Raffles, door prizes, bands and $7 BBQ plates! 12 p.m.

706-549-1010 EVENTS: India Night (The Classic Center) UGA’s Indian Cultural Exchange presents an evening of dance, theatre and performances showcasing Indian culture. 7 p.m. ugaindianight2011@gmail.com EVENTS: Peace, Love and Chocolate (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) The Meridian Women’s Chorus performs hit songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s followed by a postValentine’s chocolate dessert feast. 4 p.m. 706-548-3329 EVENTS: Taste 10K (Athens City Hall) 10K race and 1-mile family walk/run event to benefit Community Connection of Northeast Georgia.

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ART: Opening Reception (MadisonMorgan Cultural Center) For “Time and Silence,” a collection of images of the high desert plains of the American Southwest. 5–7 p.m.

FREE! 706-342-4743, www.mmccarts.org ART: Walk and Talk (ATHICA) Hear the thoughts of the curators and artists behind ATHICA’s current exhibit, “Taking Part.” 7–8 p.m. FREE! www. athica.org PERFORMANCE: Charlie Albright (UGA Hodgson Hall) 21-year-old pianist who has performed with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and is the Artist in Residence for Harvard University’s Leverett House. 8 p.m. FREE! (w/ student ID), $25. 706-542-4400, www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: The American Liszt Society Bicentennial Festival (UGA Hodgson Hall) Featuring over 60 performers and scholars. Visit website for schedule.

Feb. 17–19, 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. 706542-3737, www.uga.edu/music/ lisztfest2010 THEATRE: Ruined (UGA Fine Arts Building) This Pulitzer Prize, Obie and Critic’s Choice winning play by Lynn Nottage is set in a brothel in war-torn Congo. Feb. 15–19, 8 p.m.

Feb. 20, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. $7 (students), $10. 706-542-4400, www. drama.uga.edu/events/boxoffice THEATRE: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) Project Safe, the Women’s Studies Student Organization and UGA Performing Arts present Eve Ensler’s awardwinning play. 8 p.m. $15. www. project-safe.org THEATRE: Dancing at Lughnasa (Athens Community Theatre) See Feb. 17 Theatre. Feb. 17–20, 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $12–15. 706-208-8696, www. townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: Live Art: Sweethearts of the Stage (Memorial Park) A collection of classic theatre playbills including The Wedding Singer, Rent, Phantom of the Opera and Spamalot.

Feb. 11, 12, 18 & 19, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 20, 3 p.m. $12 (children), $15 (adults). 706-613-3628, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure OUTDOORS: Naturalist Walk (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Join SCNC staff for a walk around the property. Bring a camera or binoculars. All ages. Call to register. 10–11 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Arbor Day Celebration (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn about the importance of trees through tree games, tree identification and an intensive “tree cookie” investigation with knowledgable puppet Old Man Spruce. 1-3 p.m. $12. 706-542-6359 KIDSTUFF: Kids Take Part!

(ATHICA) Educational crafts and activities relating to the “Taking Part” participatory arts exhibit. Come play on The House of John King, an interactive life-size board game. 3 p.m. (ages 8–12), 4 p.m. (ages 12–18). $3–6 (suggested donation). www. athica.org KIDSTUFF: Laughing Pizza (Morton Theatre) This family band has their videos featured on PBS daily. See them live for a fun, familyoriented concert to benefit PBS. 2 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.laughingpizza.com KIDSTUFF: Nature Trading Post (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Program intended to encourage personal nature exploration and raise awareness about ecological connections among young collectors. Participants earn points for their collected items (shells, rocks,

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animal bones, etc.). The points can be banked or used to trade for another object from the Nature Center’s Trading Post. Kids, bring an adult to participate! 11 a.m.-noon. FREE! 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Saturday at the Rock (Rock Eagle) Kids’ program every third Saturday of each month. This month: “Herpetology: the Study of Reptiles and Amphibians.” 9:30 a.m. $5. 706-484-2862, mhammons@ uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Storytime & Craft (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Make a craft inspired by the book. 10 a.m. $10. 706-850-8226 www.treehousekidandcraft.com LECTURES & LIT.: Book Signing (Dog Ear Books) Alan Oberdeck will sign copies of The Deer/Dear Hunt, Book 3: This Time I’ll Stay. 1 p.m.

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Sunday 20 EVENTS: 18th Annual Taste of Athens (The Classic Center) A showcase of the culinary talents of the Athens community with over 50 food, wine and beverage vendors serving an array of edibles. See Calendar Pick on this page. 5–8 p.m. $45, $75 (VIPs). 800-9186393, www.tasteofathens.com EVENTS: Athens Jewish Film Festival (Ciné BarCafé) Featuring a line-up of critically acclaimed films.

See Feb. 19 Events. Feb. 19–23. $9. www.athensjff.org EVENTS: Frog Hop 5K Road Race (Sandy Creek Park) Help support the Nature Center by entering the annual 5K run/walk (2:30 p.m.) and 1 mile Tadpole Fun Run (2 p.m.). Babies in strollers and leashed pups are also welcome! Register online. 706-6133615, www.active.com ART: 36th Annual “Fireside” Craft and Art Show (Unicoi State Park and Lodge) See Feb. 19 Listing. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $5. 800-573-9659, ext.

305. www.gastateparks.org ART: Gallery Show (Georgia Piedmont Arts Center) This month’s theme: “Radically Red.” Feb. 19, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 20, 12–5 p.m.

FREE! www.georgiapiedmontartscenter.com ART: Opening Reception (Lyndon House Arts Center) For Lyndon House’s 36th Juried Exhibition, judged by Carla Hanzal, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Mint Museum in Charlotte. 2–4 p.m.

FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/ leisure THEATRE: Ruined (UGA Fine Arts Building) This Pulitzer Prize, Obie and Critic’s Choice winning play by Lynn Nottage is set in a brothel in war-torn Congo. Feb. 15–19, 8 p.m.

Feb. 20, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. $7 (students), $10. 706-542-4400, www. drama.uga.edu/events/boxoffice THEATRE: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) Project Safe, the Women’s Studies Student Organization and UGA Performing Arts present Eve Ensler’s awardwinning play. 8 p.m. $15. www. project-safe.org THEATRE: Dancing at Lughnasa (Athens Community Theatre) See Feb. 17 Theatre. Feb. 17–20, 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $12–15. 706-208-8696, www. townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: Live Art: Sweethearts of the Stage (Memorial Park) A collection of classic theatre playbills including The Wedding Singer, Rent, Phantom of the Opera and Spamalot.

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(adults). 706-613-3628, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Weekly Trivia! 7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655

Monday 21 EVENTS: Athens Jewish Film Festival (Ciné BarCafé) Featuring a line-up of critically acclaimed films.

See Feb. 19 Events. Feb. 19–23. $9. www.athensjff.org EVENTS: Screening: Roman de Gare (UGA Tate Center) A narrative about a popular woman novelist and her ghost-writer. Part of the French Film Festival. 8 p.m. $2. neupert@ uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Dustry Woodruff, guitar. 6 p.m. 706-5423737, www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Julia Heinen on clarinet and Dmitry Rachmanov on piano. 8 p.m. 706-542-3737, www.music.uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Snuggle in your jammies and listen to bedtime stories. Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 KIDSTUFF: Book Babies (Oconee County Library) Special storytime for young readers up to 23 months.

Stories, songs, nursery rhymes, bouncing, cuddling and playtime.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950, www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/oconee/ index.html KIDSTUFF: Spanish for Kids (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Vocabulary mixed with dance, song, theater, games and other activities.

10 a.m. $10. 706-850-8226 LECTURES & LIT.: Brown Bag Seminar (UGA Aderhold) Tarek Grantham and Erinn Floyd discuss “Rural Gifted African Americans in the Southeast.” Feel free to bring a lunch. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-5426446, willardl@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: History Lecture (OCAF) Sam Thomas’ presentation about the Athens Home Guard, a Civil War militia known as Mitchell’s Thunderbolts. 7 p.m. FREE! www. ocaf.com LECTURES & LIT.: Eileen Myles (ATHICA) Professor Emeritus of Writing at UC San Diego and Shelley Prize winner Myles will share excerpts from her work. 7 p.m. www. athica.org 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 GAMES: Trivia (Highwire) Compete with friends for a $100 bar tab at Highwire Lounge. Come early to register your team. 8 p.m. FREE! hirewirelounge@gmail.com

Tuesday 22 EVENTS: Athens Jewish Film Festival (Ciné BarCafé) Featuring a line-up of critically acclaimed films.

See Feb. 19 Events. Feb. 19–23. $9. www.athensjff.org EVENTS: Big One Challenge (Fox’s Pizza Den) Eating competition to benefit UGA Relay for Life. The first 48 contestants to register from Twitter with “foxspizzaoconee” will get a 30” pizza for their team. 6:30 p.m. $5 (suggested donation). www.

BigOneChallenge.com EVENTS: “Glory Bound: A Voyage Through the Underground Railroad” (UGA Reed Quad) A guided interactive tour of a mock

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A Taste of Athens The Classic Center With over 50 local restaurants and beverage distributors convening under one roof, A Taste of Athens has something for just about every appetite imaginable.

For a $45 cover, guests are invited (from 5–8 A Taste of Athens 2010 p.m.) to sample from a plethora of dishes, ranging from casual fare to sophisticated cuisine. An additional $30 will promote you to VIP status, granting early entrance, exclusive access to the VIP garden and a complimentary wine glass and plate. Take advantage of this opportunity to try out some of Athens’ newest establishments such as Gymnopedie, Maba Grill and Silver Lining Cupcake Company.

The weekend will kick off bright and early Saturday morning with the first-ever Annual Taste 10K and 1-mile Family Fun Walk. The course, which circles through downtown and the historic Boulevard and Normaltown neighborhoods, will pass by some of Athens’ most tempting restaurants. All participants who register through www.taste10k. org will receive a discount towards their Taste of Athens tickets, not to mention a deficit of calories to be replenished the next day.

A Taste of Athens offers more than just food to entice you; handcrafted artwork, jewelry, sports and music memorabilia, travel packages and other miscellaneous services courtesy of local vendors will be available to bid on during Sunday’s silent auction.

Another new addition to this year’s festivities is a “stay-cation raffle,” from which one lucky person will win 12 nights of downtown lodging, gift certificates to 12 different restaurants, a dozen bottles of red wine and two tickets to next year’s event.

Even more satisfying than the full belly you’ll be walking away with is knowing that all proceeds benefit Community Connection of Northeast Georgia. Community Connection is an umbrella agency that connects organizations to resources through the Non-Profit Development Alliance, volunteers to opportunities through the HandsOn Northeast Georgia program and individuals to services through the 2-1-1 Information and Referral Helpline. Visit www.classiccenter.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

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Attendees will experience the voyage as if they were slaves in search of freedom. 6–9 p.m. FREE! 706-5423753 EVENTS: Screening: Donald L. Hollowell: Foot Soldier for Equal Justice (Georgia Center) Film about Hollowell’s service as lead counsel in the Holmes case, his legal victory that won the release of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., from prison and his effective defense of a 15-year-old black youth sentenced to Georgia’s electric chair. 7 p.m.

706-542-1222, emwi@uga.edu EVENTS: Screening: The Whale Warrior (UGA Miller Learning Center) Film exploring the controversial career of militant marine conservationist Paul Watson and his attempts to stop the illegal slaughter of whales. Part of the Animal Voices Film Festival. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/sos/filmfest EVENTS: Dmitry Trakovsky (UGA Park Hall) The Germanic and Slavic Studies Department hosts documentary filmmaker Trakovsky and screens his award-winning film, Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.trakovskyfilm.com PERFORMANCE: Bawling Comedy Showcase (Bailey’s American Tavern) A stellar stand-up comedy open mic featuring some of the best up-and-coming comdians from all over. 9 p.m. $3. 706-543-7170, www.bawlingcomedy.com PERFORMANCE: UGA Wind Symphony (UGA Hodgson Hall) Presented by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. 8 p.m. 706-5423737, www.music.uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Exploring Craft (Treehouse Kid and Craft) For chil-

dren 6 & under. Accompanied by a story or puppet show. 10 a.m. $10 706-850-8226 www.treehousekidandcraft.com KIDSTUFF: Kids’ Beginning Art (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Children are exposed to basic techiniques and encouraged to explore their own creative ideas. Materials provided.

Tuesdays, 5–6 p.m. $10 (adv.) $12 (drop-in). 706-410-0283 KIDSTUFF: Open Craft Hour (Treehouse Kid and Craft) For ages 2–8. Past projects have included puppets, wreaths, mittens and snowflakes. 4 p.m. $10. 706-850-8226 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Readers in grades 1–4 are invited to bring their favorite book and read aloud to a certified therapy dog. Trainer always present.

First come, first served. 3:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Recycled Arts (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Kids are invited to explore thier creativity through art projects where found objects are transformed into art pieces.

Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 p.m. $10 (adv.) $12 (drop-in).

LECTURES & LIT.: Brown Bag Lunch (ACC Library) Martha Phillips, retired from the UGA School of Law, will discuss the basics for writing your first novel.

Feel free to bring a lunch to this 45-minute program. 12:15 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: “Building an Effective Climate Change Coalition for Athens” (UGA Ecology Building) Panel discussion with local environmental activists. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-202-7802, richrusk@charter.net LECTURES & LIT.: Ecology Seminar (UGA Ecology Building) Kristen L. Navara discusses “Hormone-mediated Sex Ratio Adjustment in Birds: Physiological Mechanisms and Adaptive

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Implications.” 4 p.m. FREE! www. ecology.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: “Global Diseases: Voices from the Vanguard Lecture” (UGA Chapel) “Parasite vs. Mosquito in the Jungles of Papua New Guinea,” presented by parasitologist Bruce Christensen. 5:30 p.m. 706-5425038, murrayd@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Don Moseley (Borders Books & Music) Original founder of Habitat for Humanity and co-founder of Jubilee Partners, Moseley will discuss his new book, Faith Beyond Borders: Doing Justice in a Dangerous World, focusing on the current crisis in North Korea. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8647 LECTURES & LIT.: Eileen Myles (UGA Park Hall) Professor Emeritus of Writing at UC San Diego and Shelley Prize winner Myles speaks at a coffee hour and Q&A session.

10:30 a.m. www.eileenmyles.com LECTURES & LIT.: Visiting Artist and Scholar Series Lecture (UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries, S151) David Humphrey, Spring Lamar Dodd Professorial Chair. 5:30 p.m. 706-542-0116 MEETINGS: Safe Space Training (UGA Memorial Hall, Room 238) Interactive workshop to raise awareness of LGBT issues and to suggest ways to serve as an ally to LGBT individuals. Registration required.

8:30 a.m–12 p.m. FREE! 706-5424077, safe@uga.edu 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: Poker Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Last Tuesday of every month. 8:30 p.m. www.myspace. com/flickerbar * Advance Tickets Available

Live Music Tuesday 15 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com BIGFOOT Howling indie classic rock as intriguing as it is difficult to pin down. This Athens group mixes Tom Petty guitar solos with Captain Beefheart strangeness.

GRANT PARKER AND THE VAMPIRE GUMSHOES Clever piano pop with a confident Michael Bublé-esque vocals and jaunty percussion.

JUICE Simutaneously calm and clubby beats, like a relaxed and interesting trip through outer space.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar BACKSEAT DREAMER Sean Neuse plays dream pop influenced by shoegaze and more modern electronica and dance music.

RAINBO VIDEO Chicago artist that loops of plucked guitar strings and minimal synth that create a zen-like soundtrack.

WOWSER BOWSER Blissed-out, bittersweet synth-pop from Atlanta.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $3. 706-353-3050 NO SHAME! Open mic hosted by Rose of Athens Theatre.

Highwire 8–11 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8997 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. Every Tuesday!

The Melting Point “Terrapin Bluegrass Series.” 7 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens.com THE TWO MAN GENTLEMAN BAND High-energy blend of retro and modern influences that include hot jazz, rhythm and blues, tin-pan alley and Western swing.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens MICHAEL BERNIER Low-slung, acoustic surf-rock literally about the beach, from San Diego.

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SPARTA PHILHARMONIC This multi-instrumental, experimental punk duo creates original and unpredictable arrangements that range from dense and haunting with strings to rowdy guitar rock.

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

Wednesday 16 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy!

Tonight willl be an Alibi Idol Contest.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com ‘80S PROM DATE Melodic rock band with progressive guitar arrangments and wailing organ.

CARBON STOMP Local alternative rock band with tight instrumentation (briefly known as Plott).

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Farm 255 “Primals Night.” 8-10 p.m. FREE! www. farm255.com DIAL INDICATORS Background sounds for dinner and cocktails.

This quiet jazz duo features Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor sax playing odd covers and improvising on familiar themes.

11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com AIR WAVES Simple, sweet songs with a smoky vibe and timeless chord changes that tug on the ol’ heartstrings. Not quite jagged enough to be anti-folk, but there is something here for fans of Kimya Dawson.

MOUSER Exuberant garage-pop that experiments with noise jams.

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

Go Bar “Benefit for Queer Rock Camp Olympia.” 10 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/gobar SAM GRINDSTAFF Lead singer of local indie-pop band Titans of Filth.

THEO GRIZOL An endearing pop handshake from the Nana Grizol frontman.

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

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-3050 MARY SIGALAS Talented local jazz vocalist Mary Sigalas performs with her new classic jazz, swing and blues band.

The Manhattan Café “Jazz Giggles with Jack Jiggles.” 9 p.m. FREE! 706-369-9767 JACK JIGGLES The former member of DJ duo Cut-A-Rug spins classic jazz. Expect to hear the greats, from Louis Armstrong to Yusef Lateef, Albert Ayler to Charlie Parker. With special drinks from bartender Todd Kelly.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com JIM WHITE Local singer/songwriter with a rising national profile, noted for his masterful storytelling in the Southern gothic tradition.

Think Marc Ribot-era Tom Waits.

Performing a rare set with a full band tonight that includes Dan Nettles (Kenosha Kid), Rob McMaken (Dromedary), Marlon Patton (Kenosha Kid) and Andrew Small.

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FLORIDA-GEORGIA LINE SARAH GAYLE MEECH

HIP HOP DANCE SHOW

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 MunDanish Comedy Presents

COLLIN MOULTON TJ YOUNG TREY TOLER

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B-52s AFTER PARTY

BLACK DOMINOES IMMUZIKATION doors open at 10pm

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JOSH RITTER & THE ROYAL CITY BAND

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Specials All Night!

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $6. www.newearthmusichall. com EDDIE & THE PUBLIC SPEAKERS Local blues-funk trio.

THE WERKS Ohio’s premiere rock, funk and trance band.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday with Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!

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THE CALENDAR! ERIC SOMMER Upbeat songs that showcase the D.C. guitarist’s proficiency in slide guitar and Travis picking.

Eat. Drink. Listen Closely.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Terrapin Bluegrass Series featuring

THE TWO MAN GENTLEMAN BAND

$5 admission • $2 Terrapin Pints All Night!

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JIM WHITE

Tickets $10 adv. • $15 at the door

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17

HIGH STRUNG STRING BAND

SMOKEY’S FARMLAND BAND Tickets $5 adv. • $7 at the door

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Totally 80’s Party with

THE HIGHBALLS Tickets $10 adv. • $13 at the door SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19

MATT JOINER

JAMIE DIDIURCIO

Tickets $5 adv. • $8 at the door

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Nomad Artists presents

CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS HOME GROWN REVIVAL Tickets $16 adv. • $20 at the door

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

GEORGIA THEATRE SESSION BEER DINNER 4 course meal paired with Terrapin Beer Company’s Georgia Theatre Sessions: Iron Tankard Old Stock Ale, Dubbel Feature, Sound Czech Pilsner and Hoptaneous Combustion Smoked Double IPA . $50/person includes 4 course meal and pairings, $10 donation to help rebuild the Theatre, tax & gratuity

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24

SATISFACTION:

ROLLING STONES SHOW! Tickets $7 adv. • $10 at the door

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Nomad Artists presents

RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND Tickets $13 adv. • $18 at the door

ON THE HORIZON SATURDAY, MARCH 5

DIRK HOWELL BAND REUNION Tickets $ 10 adv.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Nomad Artists and the Melting Point present

COLIN HAY (of MEN AT WORK)

CHRIS TRAPPER

Tickets $23 adv. • $28 at the door

COMING SOON 3/4 - AFCS Mardi Gras Athens Benefit LEFTY HATHAWAY 3/5 - DIRK HOWELL BAND 3/6 - GEORGE WINSTON 3/8 - NORTH GEORGIA BLUEGRASS BAND 3/10 - COLIN HAY Solo Show 3/11 - GRAINS OF SAND 3/19 - STRAWBERRY FLATS LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF

3/24 - KEVINE DEVINE, RIVER CITY EXTENSION, HARDY MORRIS 3/25 - SONS OF SAILORS 3/28 - BAND OF OZ 3/29 - Avett Bros After Party with CORDUROY ROAD 4/7 - THE CHAPIN SISTERS 4/8 - J. MASCIS, KURT VILE AND THE VIOLATORS 4/12 - THE BRIDGE 4/22 - KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS 4/27 - WATSON TWINS

295 E. DOUGHERTY ST., ATHENS, GA

706.254.6909

WWW.MELTINGPOINTATHENS.COM

FOR TICKETS & SHOWTIMES OR CALL THE BOX OFFICE 706.254.6909

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Terrapin Beer Co. 5–7 p.m. $10 Glass. www.terrapinbeer. com MARK KROOS Known as one of the few touring double-neck guitarplaying musicians in the world, Kroos writes intricate, instrumental folk songs that derive from Celtic and bluegrass traditions.

Thursday 17 Amici Italian Café 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0000 HARMON HANSON Guitarist from eclectic St. Simon’s pop quartet, Truce.

The Bad Manor 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $10 (18+). www.thebadmanor.com THE MOVEMENT These guys from Philly combine rock with reggae.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com THE DESARIOS Local upbeat rock band with a singer who sounds a bit like Elvis Costello. For fans of Phantom Planet or The Cars.

GROOVE TANGENT Playing covers from diverse rock acts like Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd and Jet. THE PERSONAL FAVORITE The band’s first show ever!

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com BRIAN CONNELL Local musician whose original songs are in the classic spirit of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan.

EMPTY WELLS New incarnation of Austin Darnell’s (Deaf Judges) rapping, guitar-playing multi-talent.

MOTHS Featuring Jacob Morris of Ham1, Moths plays a mostly acoustic sort of ‘70s folk-rock with a pop sensibility and an inevitable psychedelic tinge.

Flanagan’s 10 p.m. 706-208-9711 DJRX DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez delivers original mixes of mainly current pop with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica.

Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-5858 LEAVING COUNTRIES Warm, inviting folk rock from here in Athens, featuring tender violin, aching harmonica and melodic acoustic guitars.

Go Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-3050 EXCEPTION TO THE RULE Progressive, young bluegrass band from Northeast Georgia. Fueled by a hard-driving banjo style, sultry violin and mandolin, this group infuses elements of classical, jazz, blues and rock.

Hilltop Grille 7 p.m. FREE! 706-353-7667 MILLIGAN Acoustic duo reworks both classic rock and more recent hits from CSNY to Johnny Cash to Jack Johnson to Maroon 5.

Wednesday, Feb. 16 continued from p. 21

Hotel Indigo “Live After 5 on the Madison Patio.”

6–8 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens. com CARL LINDBERG Jazz bassist Carl Lindberg (Grogus, Squat, Kenosha Kid, etc.) performs standards, originals and some surprising tunes from divergent styles. Playing every Thursday in February at Hotel Indigo.

The Max Canada “Happy Hour.” 7–10 p.m. FREE! 706254-3392 CRANE Bluesy rock band.

JONATHAN SEXTON & THE BIG LOVE CHOIR Polished pop trio from Knoxville with jazzy male lead vocals.

MISSISSIPPI JOHN DOUDE The one-man blues machine digs deep into the swampy, gritty origins of Americana and unearths a raw Southern sound that’ll get voices hollerin’ and feet stompin’.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door) www. meltingpointathens.com HIGH STRUNG STRING BAND This local act offers three-part harmonies and ramblin’, upbeat bluegrass on acoustic guitar, banjo and mandolin.

Expect a blazing, high-energy set!

See Calendar Pick on p. 23.

SMOKEY’S FARMLAND BAND This Atlanta band plays a fun mixture of bluegrass, funk, reggae, Eastern European tunes and acoustic jazz.

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ NIGHT Hosted by John Boggin and the Rockinwood Mountain Boys.

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday.

Rye Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens THE NICE MACHINE Local, instrumental rock with surf undertones.

TASTES LIKE GOOD Rock with improvisational leanings plus covers.

THIEVES MARKET Local alternative rock band.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5–7 p.m. $10 Glass. www.terrapinbeer. com MIKE ARMSTRONG Vocalist, acoustic guitarist and harmonica player from local easy-listening cover band, Blossom Creek Breeze.

The Winery 10 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0095 DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

WUOG 90.5FM “Live in the Lobby.” 8 p.m. FREE! www. wuog.org LIVE IN THE LOBBY Casper and the Cookies will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program. isten over the air, stream online or drop by to watch!

Friday 18 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 HONKY TONK COWBOYS Southern rock and country.

Caledonia Lounge “WonderLab Presents.” 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com (SEMICIRCLE FAMILY BAND Andrew McFarland (Reptar, Co Co Ri Co) leads happy family jams.

ADRON Adrienne McCann from Atlanta wraps her voice in warbles and sighs around late-’60s Brazilian Tropicalia and charming satire.

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

The Classic Center 8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter. com THE B-52S The Classic Center is ready to shimmy as “The World’s Greatest Party Band” returns to its hometown for some movin’ and groovin’. See story on p. 17.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com BIRD NAMES A somewhat maniacally twisted menagerie of psychedelic, often distorted sounds and childlike melodies. Tour kickoff tonight!

HOT NEW MEXICANS Catchy, boozy, punk-influenced power-pop.

WADE BOGGS New band featuring Ian McCord (Hot New Mexicans, Carrie Nations).

40 Watt Club 10 p.m. $3 (21+), $5 (18+). www.40watt.com B-52S AFTER-PARTY Dance your mess around with DJ Black Dominoes and Immuzikation.

Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-5858 NATHAN SHEPPARD The local acoustic guitarist-harmonicist is known for his emotive singing style and his modern reworkings of classic tunes, from Dylan and Neil Young to Van Morrison.

Go Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar 8-TRACK GORILLA & FRIENDS Fun, karaoke-style covers covered in primal fur.

DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers.

TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party, The Agenda) hosts an ‘80s new wave and glam rock dance party.

Highwire 8–11 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8510 RAND LINES TRIO Pianist Rand Lines performs original compositions with the help of drummer Ben Williams and bassist Mike Beshara.

Every Friday!

Hilltop Grille 7 p.m. FREE! 706-353-7667 THE BACUPS Local cover band plays fun ‘60s tunes from The Beatles to The Temptations.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub MONAHAN Ryan Monahan backed

by Josh McMichael on bass and Lemuel Hayes on drums. Ryan has a gorgeous, expressive Jeff Buckleyesque voice that soars and sighs with equal grace. Celebrating the release of his debut album! See story on p. 16.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com THE HIGHBALLS Put on your bangle bracelets and tuck in those shoulder pads! Athens music vets The Highballs will perform a totally awesome set of ‘70s and ‘80s dance hits.

New Earth Music Hall 10 p.m. www.newearthmusichall.com SOUL SPECTACULAR DANCE PARTY Dance the night away with classic garage rock, surf and soul with DJs Mahogany and Kurt Wood.

Tonight with special guest Fred Schnieder from The B-52s!

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 THE OLD SCHOOL OUTLAWS Good old-fashioned Southern rock.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens FINLEY KNIGHT Groovy jam quartet from Chicago.

SUMILAN Technically proficient musicians playing jam rock.

Sideways 10 p.m. FREE! 706-319-1919 DJRX DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez delivers original mixes of mainly current pop with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10 Glass. www.terrapinbeer.com JK & THE LOST BOYS Atlanta band with a style strongly reflective of acoustic-tinged folk and blues rock bands such as Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews Band and Counting Crows.

CONNOR PLEDGER Singersongwriter from Conyers, GA who is currently studying at UGA. Pledger’s mostly acoustic sound is influenced by acts like Dave Matthews, John Mayer and Jack Johnson.

This-Way-Out (T-W-O) “AHA! Artist’s Reception.” 6–8 p.m. $1 (donation). AHA.AthensHasArt@ gmail.com RANCH Laura Morgan’s (Furlined Records) new rock project featuring Jim Willingham (Ham1) on guitar.

Saturday 19 Amici Italian Café 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0000 THE STUMBLIN’ TOADS Bluesy rock and roll.

The Bad Manor 10 p.m. 706-850-8500 DJRX DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez delivers original mixes of mainly current pop with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica.

Tonight with percussion from Andy Appling, drummer for Radiolucent and Tealvox and former touring drummer for Georgia pop/hardcore band Kenotia.

Borders Books & Music 3 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8647 DR. IAN JOHNSON Local musician plays easy listening jazz on two keyboards to emulate a jazz band sound.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com EASTER ISLAND Pop shoegaze meets yuppie angst.

EDDIE THE WHEEL Moody, melodic indie rock.

PILE Alternating from wordless screaming to mellow, melodic choruses, this indie band from Boston offers eclectic post-punk and rock.

SPRING TIGERS Led by British expat Kris Barratt, this Athens-based band offers high-energy, anthemic pop and angular rock tunes. Loads of new songs and a new album in the works.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com KALEN NASH Lead singer of local fiery, classic rock quartet Ponderosa.

SHOVELS AND ROPE Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent playing “sloppy tonk” music.

musicianship, big horns and lots of soul. Celebrating the release of their new album, The Gig Is On, featuring legendary New Orleans keyboardist Ivan Neville.

Thursday, February 17

High Strung String Band, Smokey’s Farmland Band The Melting Point Although High Strung String Band just released its self-titled EP a little over half a year ago, the band is already hard at work experimenting with new songs for a full-length LP. “It’s great to road-test these tunes before live audiences and really work them down to their essence or let High Strung String Band them blossom into new territories before going into the studio,” says guitarist and songwriter John Parmer. Live concerts give listeners an opportunity to influence song development through crowd responsiveness before they become solidified during recording.

By no means striving to be traditional bluegrass purists, this five-piece—consisting of banjo, guitar, mandolin, lap steel and upright bass—incorporates folk, Americana as well as modern influences into its sound. Parmer explains, “We all love and admire the more traditional bluegrass for sure. But, I think we are more interested in taking the high and lonesome melodies, banjo breaks, the sweetness of the mandolin and guitar picking from that deep well of American music and trying to say something original with it.” Letting their musical exploration and exposure to other genres surface within their melodies produces reflective and carefully crafted songs.

Although High Strung String Band has previously performed at the Melting Point for the Terrapin Tuesday bluegrass series and 4th of July Festival, this will be the band’s first time headlining a show at the venue. As with many bluegrass bands, you can count on recognizing several traditional tunes and covers, likely from Dylan, Bill Monroe or Hot Rize, woven in between originals. “We find one song we really like and then learn everything we can from the artists on what they were doing and how they got their point across,” says Parmer. Regardless of whether it’s an original or cover, anticipate a high-energy performance with driving rhythms that will get your hands clapping and feet stomping. [Jessica Smith]

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar HOWLER Prog rock with a jammy vibe from Savannah.

LIARS & LOVERS Local quintent that plays soulful, American rock and roll.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt. com ATHENS BUSINESS ROCKS GRAND FINALE Local businesses competed against each other on the stage of the 40 Watt Club and tonight, the semi-final winners, The McCommunists, from Flagpole, 80# Cougar of Bel-Jean Copy and Print Center and The One-Hitters from Volo Trading will compete for the grand prize. Raffles and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit Nuçi’s Space.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar BLUES FIST New outfit featuring Dreadlock Will Donaldson, John Richardson (Krampus) and Pat Scott-Walsh (Christmas).

IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. mashes up highenergy electro and rock.

VACATION DAD Similar in primal instincts and dance beats to Animal Collective, with the all-out party drive of Reptar. Vacationing from Wisconsin.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $5. All ages! 706353-3050 NUÇI’S SPACE BENEFIT CONCERT Proceeds benefit the Camp Amped Scholarship Program. Performances

by Flamethrowers, Tealvox, Athens, Thunderchief, Second Sons, 706, Gabriela Mejias, Carbon Stomp, Cowart, McKay Brown and a special guest!

Hilltop Grille 7 p.m. FREE! 706-353-7667 JAZZ NIGHT Every Saturday!

Featuring The Chris Enghauser Trio and a rotation of top jazz musicians.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub EMILY ARMOND The singer/songwriter behind Sea of Dogs performs her heartfelt folk ballads solo over banjo and guitar.

KATE MORRISSEY Best known for her dark velvet voice, Morrissey’s songwriting is literate and sincere, and her conversational live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5 (adv.), $8 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com JAMIE DIDIURCIO Lead singer of hook-heavy acoustic rock and pop band Next Best Friend, from Philadelphia.

MATT JOINER Best known for his previous work with local band The Rattlers, guitarist Matt Joiner draws inspiration from blues and rock.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 RICK FOWLER BAND Local guitarist Rick Fowler (Lonely White Boys, Ralph Roddenbery, etc.) specializes in classic British blues rock.

dance blend of violin, cello, keys, bass and drums.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5–7 p.m. $10 Glass. www.terrapinbeer. com VALERO Five-piece from Clemson, SC playing pop-rock with a driving, electronic twist.

UGA Hodgson Hall 8 p.m. $20–37. 706-542-4400, www. uga.edu/pac PUNCH BROTHERS Chris Thile of Nickel Creek combines jazz, bluegrass and classical music.

Sunday 20 Borders Books & Music 4 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8647 NANCY HEIGES AND LAVON SMITH Local songstresses collaborate on original, harmonic melodies.

Farm 255 10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com BABY BIRDS DON’T DRINK MILK Hazy, rainy day space-fuzz from Kansas.

CO CO RI CO Angular, guitar-driven rock that melodically meanders through post-rock soundscapes featuring technical drums, wandering bass and glockenspiel.

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Rye Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens DOMINO EFFECT Smooth reggae from Savannah infused with cool funk and soul.

E.R.E Reggae band.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-3050 SCOTT BAXENDALE Guitar dynamicism from the owner of Baxendale Guitars. Classic bluesy riffs and a lot of soul.

Speakeasy Midnight. FREE! 706-546-5556 FREE TOMORROW High-energy, intellectual hip-hop with a unique

No Where Bar 9 p.m. $5. 706-546-4742 LUBRIPHONIC Funky blues and jazz sextet from Chicago with impressive

Rye Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens TIM BLANE Pop infused with modern soul. Tim Blane uses the sax and feel-good elements of soul in a manner that respects the umph of the genre.

OPEN MIC Every Monday! Sign up between 8:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday 22 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com MATT HUDGINS & HIS SHIT-HOT COUNTRY BAND The local band plays classic country and honky tonk that goes down well with a shot of whisky or an ice cold beer.

THEE OH SEES Reckless, blissed-out garage rock done right. See story on p. 16.

VINCAS Energetic, erratic garage punk with growling guitars, howling vocals and a bit of rockabilly blues swagger.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $3. 706-353-3050 NO SHAME! Open mic hosted by Rose of Athens Theatre. Every Tuesday!

Highwire 8–11 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8997 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. Every Tuesday!

The Max Canada 10 p.m. $3. 706-254-3392 LAISSEZ FUNK Local group plays funk-jam fusion plus a variety of covers.

THE REVIVALISTS This New Orleans band plays a vibrant mix of funk, jazz and rock accented by warm pedal steel and sax.

The Melting Point 7 p.m. $16 (adv.), $20 (door.) www. meltingpointathens.com CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS Trio of banjo and fiddle extraordinaires carrying on the tradition of string bands from the green hills of the Carolinas with a modern twist.

HOME GROWN REVIVAL Sweet folk and bluegrass quartet.

No Where Bar 706-546-4742 SPIRITUAL REZ Reggae, horn, funk dance band that puts a mordern spin on classic influences like Toots & the Maytals and The Wailers.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens KILL KURT REIFLER Funky guitar rock duo that has traveled across the globe.

MAX EVE Lawrenceville act whose songs consist of cinematic tones.

WUOG 90.5FM “Live in the Lobby.” 8 p.m. FREE! www. wuog.org LIVE IN THE LOBBY Bodega Roja will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program. Listen over the air, stream online or drop by the station to watch!

Thursday @ Feb. 17

Saturday @ Feb. 19

Friday Feb. 18 @

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

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

ART Call for Artists (Floorspace) FloorSpace is seeking artists for month-long exhibitions. 706-3721833, www.floorspaceathens.com Call for Entries (Georgia Piedmont Arts Center) Georgia Piedmont Arts Center invites artists of all skill levels to participate in the gallery exhibition “Envy Green,” on Mar. 19 & 20. $15. 404-202-3044, www.georgiapiedmontartscenter.com Call for Submissions (Amici Italian Café) Amici’s is seeking artists for monthly exhibitions in 2011.

706-353-0000, athens@amici-cafe. com Seeking Submissions (Highwire) Highwire Lounge is seeking submissions for monthly exhibitions: large paintings or prints preferred.

478-986-8681, trappezebooking@ gmail.com StoryTubes Contest (Various Locations) Join kids from across the country by making a short video about your favorite book. Winners receive $250 worth of books for themselves and an additional $250 worth of books for the library.

Submissions are accepted Jan. 19 through Feb. 28. Go online to enter and check out last year’s winners. www.storytubes.info/drupal

CLASSES Adult Wing Chun Kung Fu (Floorspace) Wing Chun is a Chinese system of Kung Fu that specializes in developing dynamic, explosive and street-oriented practical self-defense. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45 p.m. $12 per class, $60 for 6 classes. floorspacestudio@gmail. com, www.floorspaceathens.com

Art Classes (Lyndon House) Sign up for winter and spring art classes!

For adults, teens and children. Go online for full list of programs.

Now registering! 706-613-3623, www.accleisureservices.com Athens Vertical Pole Dance Academy (Canopy Studio) Ongoing pole dance classes for beginners and intermediate students. info@AVPDA.com Basic Pottery (OCAF) Designed for new throwers and first timers, this class will focus on cups and bowls. Call to register. Wednesdays, Feb. 23–Mar. 30, 6–8 p.m. $170 (materials included). 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com Capoeira (Floorspace) Learn this form of Afro-Brazilian martial art!

Tuesdays, 8:15-9:15 p.m. $12, $60 (6 classes). jewaters@gmail.com, www.floorspaceathens.com Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7-9 p.m.

“Family Try Clay” classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2-4 p.m.

706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Clown School (Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution Studio) Series of classes focusing on clown character and building rapport and fun. Sundays through March, 7–8:30 p.m. $5 (suggested donation). 706-4610262, calclements@gmail.com Creative Exploration Classes (Wildeye Creative Exploration Studio) Tap into your creative process! Classes for kids and adults. 706-410-0250, www.wildeyecreative.com Digital Media Acrylic Grounds Demo (The Loft Art Supplies) Demonstration of how to turn any surface into one that can accept images from your computer

ACC ANIMAL CONTROL 45 Beaverdam Rd. • 706-613-3540

Open every day except Wednesday 10am-4pm It’s easy not to notice this guy right away because all the kennels are currently full and he was so quiet, sitting very still by the door, hoping, but not going to make a fuss. He’s medium-sized, brindle, nearly completely emaciated and has a large open wound on his shoulder. Even so, his attitude is patient and attentive, the sort of dog that will Ouch! quietly sit and wait should you interrupt his walk to chat with a friend. Very deserving guy who needs a lucky break.

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using acrylic mediums. Registration required. Feb. 17, 6–7 p.m. FREE! 706-548-5334 English as a Second Language (Pinewoods Hispanic Community Library) Classes every week! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3708 ESL Class (Athens Urban Ministries) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30–3 p.m.

FREE! 706-353-6647 Express Yoga (Five Points Yoga) Create peace in the middle of your day by doing yoga during your lunch break! Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 12:15–1 p.m. $5. www.athensfivepointsyoga.com Flower Arranging (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Taught by a National Garden Club Master Flower Show Judge. Focus will be on dining table arrangements. Call to register. Feb. 23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $45. 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/ botgarden Forest Yoga (Five Points Yoga) Deepen your breath, work your core, strengthen your body and connect with your spirit. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. $10/class. 706-355-3114 Fused Glass Workshop (Good Dirt) Make your own windchime or suncatcher. Pre-registration required. Feb. 20, 2–4 p.m. $50.

706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net GED Classes (Athens Urban Ministries, 717 Oconee St.) Get your GED for free, free, free! Mondays & Thursdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-353-6647.

Genealogy 102: Census Records Online (Oconee County Library) Research family history online using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online.

Must have previous genealogy experience and basic computer skills.

Call to register. Feb. 22, 4–5:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950

This big, beautiful girl cannot figure out why she is stuck here. She looks for her people while being polite to all the strangers around her.

32170 Gorgeous Shepherd/ Brittany mix.

This huge pup gets my vote to be the new Uga. Hardy mixed breed, one blue eye, the other 31999 green, all white with one giant spot on his back. Very spirited.

Sweet, young Pointer/ Catahoula mix named Granny is already spayed and vaccinated. Gentle, 32168 well-behaved girl.

ATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY 11 Cats Received, 6 Cats Placed, 0 Healthy Adoptable Cats Euthanized ACC ANIMAL CONTROL Not available at press time.

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more cats online at

athenspets.net

Jamie Calkin’s ink and watercolor paintings of local scenes are on display at Jittery Joe’s (eastside) through February.

Health and Wellness Classes (Athens Community Council on Aging) Athens Community Council on Aging hosts senior-friendly Zumba, Line Dancing, Yoga, Tai Chi and more!

Go online for a complete schedule.

706-549-4850, www.accaging.org 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. Feb. 17 & 18, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 706-7693950 www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/ oconee.html Introduction to the Internet (Oconee County Library) Class that covers Internet service providers, web browsers, useful sites and Internet safety. Call to register. Feb. 17, 7–8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 Introduction to the Internet (ACC Library) Class covers Internet service providers, web browsers, useful sites and Internet safety. Space is limited; call to register. Feb. 17, 7–8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 Introduction to Word (ACC Library, Education Technology Center) Learn the basics of word processing. Registration required.

Feb. 24, 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650, ext. 354 Iyengar Yoga (StudiO) Certified Iyengar teacher leads a class focusing on strength, flexibility, stamina and balance. Tuesdays, 6:45–8:15 p.m. $10/class, $56/series. www.athensomtownyoga.com Laugh-a-Yoga (Mind Body Institute) Laugh your stress away!

Fourth friday of each month. 5:30– 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-475-7329, mbiprograms@armc.org Maintain, Prevent and Transform (Athens Yoga Therapeutics) On-going Hatha style Yoga class with instructor Kerry Fulford. 706-207-5881, kerry@ athensyogatherapeutics.com, www.athensyogatherapeutics.com Mama-Baby Yoga Bonding (Full Bloom Center) Fussy babies and tired mamas welcome! 10 a.m. class for babies 8–18 months old and 11 a.m. class for babies 1–8 months old. Fridays, 10 a.m. $14, $60 (6 weeks). 706-353-3373 Mandalas and Movement (Samaritan Counseling Center) Combining gentle yoga and meditative drawing in 4-week sessions.

Registration required. Wednesdays, through Mar. 2, 6–8 p.m.$90. 706369-7911, www.samaritannega.org Musikgarten Early Childhood Classes (UGA School of Music) Music classes for toddlers ages 2–4. Check website for details. Through Mar. 7. $70.

706-542-2894, ugacms@uga.edu, www.uga.edu/ugacms/earlychildhood.html Naturescaping with Natural Fibers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Join in on the versatile fiber technique called needle felting!

Make a small pouch or bag embellished with beads and thread. Preregistration required. Mar. 8, 6–8 p.m. $27. 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden New Horizons Music Classes (UGA School of Music) Beginning band, intermediate band, beginning orchestra and piano classes for adults age 50+. No prior music experience needed! Call 706-542-2894 to register. www.uga.edu/ugacms Nia (Sangha Yoga Studio) Gain muscle definition and strength in this dance class with Valerie Beard.

Mondays, 7:15–8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 9–10 a.m. Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. www.healingartscentre.net Organic Gardening (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn the basics of organic soil building, how to propagate herbs and make newspaper pots. Pre-registration required. Mar. 6, 2–4 p.m. $20. 706542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Painting I and II (Lyndon House Arts Center) Beginner and intermediate level instruction with Margaret Agner on composition, value, focus, power and self expression.

Register by calling. 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Mar. 17–May 5. 706613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty. com/ Pastel Painting (OCAF) Learn how to paint with pastels and capture the color of light to achieve glowing and vibrant paintings. Preregistration required. Fridays, Feb. 18–Mar. 11. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $135.

706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com Prenatal Yoga (Full Bloom Center) Get ready for birth and beyond. Thursdays, 5:45 p.m., Fridays, 12:15 p.m. $14, $60 (6 classes).

706-353-3373, www.fullbloom parent.com Qigong for Health & Relaxation (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Visitor Center, Great Room) Certified Qigong instructor Carl Lindberg leads class on the ancient Chinese art of self-cultivation that fosters health, relaxation and calm. Mondays, Mar. 7–Apr. 25, 12–1 p.m. $12 (per class), $80 (8 weeks). 706-542-6156, www.uga. edu/botgarden Rise & Shine Yoga (Five Points Yoga) Get your shine on with early morning flow yoga. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45–6:45 a.m. $10 (Drop-In). 706-355-3114 Tango Lessons (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Every Tuesday with Clint and Shelly. 4–6 p.m. (Private Lessons), 6–7 p.m. (Intermediate

Class) 7–8 p.m. (Beginner Class), $10 (group class).706-613-8178, cvunderwood@charter.net Tribal Basics Bellydance (Floorspace, 160 Tracy St.) Bellydance for every belly! Learn graceful moves in a fun and supportive environment with a focus on Egyptian style and rhythms.

Wednesdays, 7–8 p.m. www.floorspaceathens.com UGA Tango Club (UGA Tate Center, Room 311) Evening classes for beginners and advanced students. Thursdays, Beginning 6:10 p.m., Intermediate/Advanced 7:10 p.m.$30 (per semester), $20 (UGA Community). athenstangoclub@ gmail.com Vinyasa Flow Yoga (Floorspace) Daytime flow classes. Tuesdays, 8:45 a.m. Thursdays, 12:15 p.m. $6–$12 (suggested donation). thebodyeclectic@rocketmail.com, www.floorspaceathens.com Weekly Meditation (Athens Insights, 179 Woodward St. #7) Wednesdays, 8 p.m.–9 p.m. FREE! athensinsights@gmail.com Women’s Self Defense Classes (American Black Belt Academy) One rape or sexual assault occurs every two minutes in the U.S. Learn what you can do to protect yourself. Go online or call to register. 706-549-1671, www.americanblackbelt.org Yoga (Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution Studio) Offering yoga, meditation and gentle yoga classes every day of the week. For full schedule, go online. Daily, $5 (donation). www.rubbersoulyoga.com Yoga & The 7 Sacred Centers (Five Points Yoga) Learn how the 7 main chakras affect the body. Feb. 26, 2–4 p.m. $30. 706-254-0200 Yoga Crawlers (Full Bloom Center) For active babies 8–18 months. Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. $14. 706-353-3373, www.fullbloomparent.com Yoga: Maintain, Prevent, Transform (Leathers Building) Hatha-style yoga in a small, comfortable setting with instructor Kerry Fulford. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45–7:45 p.m. $60 (6 classes) 706-207-5881 Yoshukai Karate (AKF Itto Martial Arts) Learn Yoshukai Karate, a traditional hard Okinawan style. FREE! www.athensy.com Youth and Parents Drum Circle (Floorspace) Percussion class! Bring a drum if you have one!

Every second Friday of the month.

4–4:45 p.m. $5–$10 (suggested donation). christyfricks@gmail.com, www.floorspaceathens.com Zumba (Athens Community Council on Aging) Get fit to Latin rhythms! No experience necessary.

Mondays, 6–7 p.m. & Tuesdays,

6:30–7:30 p.m. $6. 706-206-6057, http://53247.zumba.com Zumba at the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves comprise this dynamic fitness program. Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $10/class, $80/session. www.uga. edu/botgarden

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. mentor@athensbgca.com BikeAthens Bike Recycling (Chase Street Warehouses) Join BikeAthens volunteers as they clean and repair donated bicylces for local service agencies. Bike repair skills a plus but not necessary. BikeAthens is also seeking donations of used kids’ and adult bikes in any condition. Sundays, 2–4:30 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-RED-CROSS, www.redcrossblood.org Donate a Book (Oconee County Library) Children under 10 are encouraged to donate a book from the Oconee Library wish list to the permanent children’s collection in honor of the Oconee Library’s birthday. 706-769-3950 Georgia Museum of Art Volunteers (Georgia Museum of Art) Volunteers needed to help staff the newly renovated GMOA shop. Assist in creating store displays, ringing up sales and basic customer service. 706-542-0450, millera@uga.edu, www.uga.edu/ gamuseum Preparing Dinner for the Residents (Athens Area Homeless Shelter) Volunteer to make a meal for the women and children living at Athens Area Homeless Shelter. Call to reserve a night! Daily, 5:30–6:30 p.m. 706-354-0423 Project Safe Volunteers (Various Locations) Take part in the movement to end domestic violence by becoming a mentor, donating a meal or volunteering at the thrift store. Help someone start a new life!

706-542-0922, www.project-safe. org Thrift Sale Fundraiser (OCAF) Seeking surplus furniture, toys, clothing, books, tools, electronics, antiques, etc. All donations are tax deductible and proceeds will benefit local art education. Accepting donations through Mar. 12. 706769-4565, info@ocaf.com

KIDSTUFF Fairy House Workshop (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Create a home for a fairy using rocks, moss, flowers and other found

materials. Space is limited; call to register. Ages 10 & up. Mar. 17, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $60. 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Homework Helpers (East Athens Community Center) UGA students tutor your children and help them get assignments finished. Open to any child or teen who needs help with homework. Daily, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3657, www. clarke.public.lib.ga.us Little League Tryouts (Holland Youth Sports Complex) For ages 4–14. Register online to play spring baseball and softball. Feb. 19, 20 & 21. FREE! www.athenslittleleague. org Mommy and Me Spanish (Email for Location) Learn Spanish with your preschooler through songs, stories and games! New session starting soon. sehlers@uga.edu One-to-One Learning (Lay Park) Pratice reading, writing and math with the librarian and UGA student volunteers. For ages 6 and up.

Daily, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3667 One-to-One Reading Program (East Athens Community Center) Read with the librarian and other volunteers. Get them all to yourself! For ages 6 and up. Daily, 3:30–5:30 p.m., FREE! 706-613-3593 Spring Break Art Break (Lyndon House Arts Center) Children ages 6-12 will enjoy art activities, including art exploration with a guest artist and the creation of their own artwork. Call to register.

Mar. 15 or 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $50 (materials included). 706-613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure Spring Break Camp: Travel through Time (Memorial Park) Enjoy crafts, games and snacks while you learn about crazy fads from different periods in history.

Mar. 14-18, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $43.

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Spring Break Mini Camp (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Participants will discover the interconnections of the forest environment. Each day includes activities, crafts, snacks and more. Space is limited; call to register. Mar. 16–18, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $16. 706-6133615, www.accleisureservices.com/ leisure Spring Break Mini-Camp (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Spend three days having fun and learning! Monday’s activities will include various garden art projects.

On Tuesday, campers will explore worms and birds. Wednesday will be a day of chocolate. For grades K-5th.

Mar. 14–16, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. $88. 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/ botgarden Wild Intelligence Nature Programs Nature-based learning and character development while your child enjoys storytelling, games and curiosity-based adventure on the land. After-school and day-long

programs. Mondays, 3:30–6 p.m. & Tuesdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. tommy@ wildintelligence.org Yoga Sprouts (Memorial Park) Fun, playful yoga for kids ages 2 and up. Now registering! Call for information on sessions, fees and scholarships. Tuesdays. 706-353-3373 ZumbAtomic for Kids (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Mondays, 5:15– 6:15 p.m. $6 (for first child), $3 (for each additional sibling). www.wholemindbodyart.com

SUPPORT Alcoholics Anonymous (Various Locations) If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-5430436, www.athensaa.com 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! 706-549-4850, eanthony@accaging.org Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for location) Demeaning behavior can be just as harmful as punches and kicks.

Childcare is provided. Call the Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331.

Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m.

Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Informal and supportive 12step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally.

Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org Gender Mix (UGA Memorial Hall, Room 414) A male and female discussion and support group. Last Monday of every month. 6 p.m.

FREE! 706-542-8468, cymoon@ uga.edu Grief Support Group (Council on Aging) Meeting every third Thursday each month. 2-3:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-549-4850 Mental Health Support Group (St. Mary’s Hospital) Meets in the lobby conference room.

Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m. 706-7835706, www.athensmentalhealth.org Overeaters Anonymous (Various Locations) 12-step meetings for compulsive eaters. All ages and sizes welcome. Mondays, 5:30 p.m. at Nuçi’s Space. Thursdays, 7 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Princeton United Methodist Church.

FREE! 404-771-8971, www.oa.org 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 PTSD Support Group Local support group now forming for family members of soldiers and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

770-725-4527 Sapph.Fire The newly formed social, support and volunteer organiza-

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ART AROUND TOWN ACC Library (2025 Baxter St.) Paintings by Lisa Weaver. Through February. • Visual storytelling artwork by teens and adults. Through February.

Amici Italian Café (233 E. Clayton St.) New works

by Charley Seagraves. Through February.

Antiques and Jewels (290 N. MIlledge Ave.) New work by Jim StipeMaas, Mary Porter, Lana Mitchell, Greg Benson, Taylor Dubeau and Judy Dudley O’Donnell and other Georgia artists.

Athens Academy (1281 Spartan Rd.) A comic arts show in the Bertelsmann Gallery. Reception Mar. 4.

Through Apr. 11. • Landscape paintings by Greg Benson, Robert Clements and Joe Ruiz. Reception Mar. 4. Through Apr. 20.

ATHICA (160 Tracy St. Unit 4) “Taking Part” is an exhibit of participatory art projects featuring six artists with varied approaches. While all of the artists, Michael Lease, Lori Hepner, Heather Freeman, Rosemary Kate Jesionowski, Hope Hilton and Brian Hitselberger, incorporate public input in their artmaking process, the final outcome relies on the artist’s involvment. Through Mar. 6.

Aurum Studio (125 E. Clayton St.) Group show featuring paintings by Gwen Nagel, Scott Pope and Karen Kanemasu and sculptures by Noah Saunders.

Through February.

Big City Bread Cafe (393 N. Finley St.) Acrylic and enamel works by Charley Seagraves. Through February.

Community (119 Jackson St.) New works by Lea Purvis.

Dog Ear Books (162 W. Clayton St.) Photo montages by Kenneth Aguar and paintings by Jeff Owens and Rachel Cabaniss. Through Mar. 15.

Espresso Royale Caffe (271 E. Broad St.) Bright acrylics by Chilean artist Carmen Erazo. Through February.

Farmington Depot Gallery (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 16 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics, fine furniture and more. Permanent collection artists include Phillip Goulding, Leigh Ellis, Peter Loose, Susan Nees and more.

Five Star Day Café (229 E. Broad St.) Mixedmedia photography by Jami Gilstrap and shadowbox collages by Alexei Gural. Through February.

Flicker Theatre & Bar (263 W. Washington St.) Paintings by Hannah Jones. Through February.

Flight Tapas and Bar (225 N. Lumpkin St.) New works by Mandy Elias. Through February.

Good Dirt (510 B Thomas St.) The gallery features hand-built and wheel-thrown pieces by various ceramic artists and potters including Rob Sutherland, Caryn Van Wagtendonk, Crisha Yantis and Mike Klapthor.

Hampton Fine Art Gallery (115 E. Broad St., Greensboro) Electic collection of work from master pastel artist Cameron Hampton. Through February.

tion for lesbian and bisexual women of color. Ages 21 & up. Join Sapph. fire on Downelink. Email sapph. fire@yahoo.com to learn about the next meeting.

Survive and Revive (Call for location) Domestic violence support group. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and group at 6:30 p.m. Children are welcome for supper and childcare is provided during group. Second and fourth Tuesday of the month in Clarke County. First and third Monday of the month in Madison County. 6–8 p.m. Project Safe: 706543-3331

Jittery Joe’s Coffee (1230 S. Millledge Ave.) Mixed-media photography by Jami Gilstrap. Through February. • Handpainted silks by René Shoemaker.

Jittery Joe’s Eastside (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Ink and watercolor paintings of local scenes by Jamie Calkin. Through February.

Just Pho…and More (1063 Baxter St.) New work by artist Antonio Caruso. Through February.

Lamar Dodd School of Art (Gallery 307) Recent work by David Humphry. Through Feb. 24.

• (Gallery 101) “Torso Series” by June Yong Lee. Reception Feb. 18. Through Mar. 9.

Madison County Library (1315 Highway 98 West, Danielsville) Face jugs and other pottery by Jerry “yardbird” Yarbrough. Through January.

Mama’s Boy (197 Oak St.) Abstract paintings and drawings by Hannah Jones. Through February.

Mercury Art Works at Hotel Indigo (500 College Ave.) “Colliding Scopes” features art work

by Nash Hogan, Paige Mostowy, Dena Zilber, Charlie Key and Margaret Schreiber. Through Mar. 1.

Monroe Art Guild (205 S. Broad St., Monroe) Winter art show featuring work by contestant winners from all over Georgia. Through February.

OCAF (34 School St., Watkinsville) Egg tempera portraits, commanding landscapes and trompe l’oeil paintings by Christy Green. Through Mar. 25.

Reception Feb. 25.

Republic Salon (312 E. Broad St.) An exhibit featuring your favorite animals in embroidery and print mixed-media works by Lea Purvis. Through February.

Speakeasy (269 E. Broad St.) New paintings by Sarah Nguyen. Through February.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia (2450 Millege Ave.) “Art Naturale” features natural-themed paintings, photographs, pottery, textiles and jewelry by 26 artists from the Madison Artists Guild. Through Feb. 27.

The Grit (199 Prince Ave.) Drawings and mixed media by Lauren Traetto. Through Mar. 6.

This-Way-Out (T-W-O) (680 W. Broad St.) AHA! (AthensHasArt!) features paintings and drawings by Robert Sparrow Jones. Open 6-8 p.m. on the 10th20th of each month, or by appointment. Through Mar. 20. Reception Feb. 18.

Town 220 (220 W. Washington St., Madison) “Large Format Wall Paintings” presents the works of painter Richard Olsen and works in clay by Rick Berman.

Through April.

Trace Gallery (160 Tracy St.) New works by Atlanta ceramic sculptor Christina West. West addresses the idea of the human object as a toy by creating nearly life-size porcelain and fabric dolls.

Through Mar. 4.

Transmetropolitan (145 E. Clayton St.) “The Pursuit of Happiness.” New paintings by Joe Havasy.

Through February.

White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates (217 Hiawasee Ave.) Mixed-media work by two young artists, Kirin Fernandes and Havivah Saltz.

ON THE STREET Frankenstein Lives! Rose of Athens Theatre chronicles the life of novelist Mary Shelley. Available for booking through March. 706-3409181, www.roseofathens.org Film Athens Filmakers, crew members and production support services: Get listed in Film Athens’ new searchable Production Directory at http://filmathens.net.

FREE! Tax Preparation Assistance (Various Locations) Now scheduling appointments for

low- to middle-income families at the Epps Bridge Parkway Kroger and Oconee County Library. 706543-9511 Mardi Gras 10K (Terrapin Beer Co.) After completing the 10K, enjoy some brews. Proceeds benefit Bigger Vision Community Shelter and the Stable Foundation. Mar. 5, 10 a.m. www.mardigras10kathens.org Volunteer in Peru Learn Spanish and stay with a host family while working in a school, orphanage, medical clinic or animal shelter. information@venperu.org, www.venperu.org f

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reality check Matters Of The Heart And Loins I recently started dating a woman with whom I work. She and I both work in the same department, and we have both been at our job for a few years. There is a job opening that we both want. We are equally qualified for this job; we both have good work histories, and I have a little more experience than she does because of the job that I had before. However, since she has worked there three months longer than I have, she feels that she deserves to get this job more than me. In fact, she feels so confident that she is the obvious candidate for this job that she thinks I shouldn’t even apply for it.

I really like her, and beyond that, I really respect her as a professional, and I could respect her as a boss. The thing is, I feel that I am at least as qualified if not more qualified than she is, and I really want this promotion as much as she does. I know that she will view it as a betrayal if I apply for this job. I would very much like to continue to date her, and I certainly don’t want to make our work environment uncomfortable, but I feel that it is unfair of her to ask me not to even try to get this job.

So, I guess my question is: Should I apply for the job, knowing full well that she is going to be pissed off? Also, should I tell her in advance that I am going to apply or let her find out when and if I get the job?

Underemployed It’s completely unfair for her to expect you not to apply for a job that you’re obviously qualified for just because she thinks she deserves it more than you do.

If she’s the kind of person who would hold it against you, then you probably don’t really want to date her anyway. It is entirely possible that she will get over it if you do get the job, or it could completely change everything and make you both very unhappy.

However, consider how you would feel if you don’t even apply and you know that you’re more qualified. What if she’s a really lousy boss? What if you let her have the job, keep dating her, and then she winds up being completely incompetent?

Then you’re stuck with a good girlfriend and a crappy boss, and you’ll end up resenting her. In which case, you’ll probably break up anyway, and then you’re going to be mad at yourself because you didn’t even try for that job. What if she gets the job and then dumps you? Then how will you feel? (Answer: Like a chump. And you don’t need Fred Durst to tell you how crappy that is.)

I think you should apply for this job, and I think you should tell her ahead of time that you’re going to do it. If she’s confident that she is more qualified than you, she shouldn’t worry about it, and she shouldn’t have to use your relationship to keep you down. If she respects you as a person, then she will not ask you to pass up this opportunity just to make

her feel better. I say go for it, and may the best person win.

There’s a guy whom I met recently that I am very interested in. We go to the same gym, and we see each other several times a week there.

So, he asked me out, and I agreed to get a smoothie with him after our workout one day.

We had a good conversation; we found out that we’re both single, and we talked about going to a movie one weekend. Since I’m a little bit old-fashioned, I told him that it sounded like a good idea, and that he should call me sometime.

Before we parted ways, I gave him my phone number.

Since then, I have seen him at the gym a few times, and he still hasn’t called me to follow up about that date.

It has only been about a week and a half, but I still feel like he should have asked me by now.

I’m starting to feel a little bit weird about it. What should I do?

Old-fashioned Well, as I see it, you have a couple of options. You can stick with your old-fashioned ways, hoping that eventually he will either ask you to that movie or you will figure out why he hasn’t. Or, you can walk up to him, smiling, and say “So, are you ever going to ask me out or what?” This is essentially you asking him out, of course, but it will allow you to continue telling yourself that you’re really an old-fashioned girl. It is possible that he simply hasn’t had time yet, or maybe he’s one of those guys who have an arbitrary rule about how long you wait to call a girl. (In which case, I hope you don’t end up dating him, because there is nothing more irritating than mysterious and arbitrary rules, except possibly the kind of person who is dumb enough to subscribe to them.) Or, hey, maybe he changed his mind, got back together with his ex, or whatever. The thing is, if you don’t ask, you may never know.

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Discuss the Taking Part exhibit with Assistant Curator Sheena Varghese, Educational Coordinator Sage Rogers & ATHICA Director Lizzie Z. Saltz.

Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 7:00 p.m.

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Note to Readers: As you all know, I am a big proponent of communication, and with that in mind, I thought I would share this with you. Scientists at the University of Chicago have discovered that most of us believe that we communicate better than we actually do. They also figured out that while we actually believe that we communicate better with our friends or significant others than we do with strangers, we are mistaken. In fact, they find that the verbal shorthand we use with people we’re closest to is often completely misconstrued.

Think about this the next time you feel like you’re living with a complete stranger. If you want to know more, you can read the whole study here (http://psychology.uchicago. edu/people/faculty/CommBias.pdf) or get a quick synopsis here (www.3quarksdaily. com/3quarksdaily/2011/01/ships-in-thenight.html). In any case, it’s something to keep in mind.

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4 or 5BR/4BA, lg. rooms, W/D. Cedar Shoals Dr. $950/mo. plus deposit. (706) 296-1506 or (706) 742-8555.

4BR/2.5BA townhouse off Cedar Shoals. On bus route.

Pets welcome. Avail. now. Only $1000/mo. Aaron (706) 2072957.

Affordable, clean & convenient!

Just $450/mo. Avail. now or prelease for Fall. Walk to ARMC/ Normaltown, 1 mi. to Dwntn.

1BR/1BA. Quiet environment.

(706) 788-2152 or email thomas2785@aol.com.

Avail. now & pre-leasing for Fall! Total electric. Eastside.

Must see. 5BR/3BA. Trash & lawn paid for. Modern/huge rooms. Approx. 2800 sq. ft. $995/mo. (706) 621-0077.

Best deal in town! El Dorado Apartments in Normaltown area. $675/mo. 2BR/1BA, pets allowed w/ deposit. Multiple units avail. Joiner & Associates, (706) 549-7371, w w w. gojoiner.com.

Dwntn., 1BR/1BA flat, $465/mo. Units avail. for immediate move-in & pre-leasing for Aug. 2011.

Water, gas, trash pick-up incl. On-site laundry. Joiner Management, (706) 3536868.

Downtown loft apartment.

144 E. Clayton St. 2BR/1 lg. BA, exposed brick wall in LR, avail. immediately. Won’t last! Call Staci, (706) 296-1863 or (706) 425-4048.

R e d u c e d re n t ! $ 6 0 0 / m o .

1BR/1BA, LR, study, modern kitchen, pool, gym, gated, ground floor cor ner unit.

Stadium Village close to UGA. Ideal for single/couple. Rob, (706) 338-4984, wimberlyme@ bellsouth.net.

Studio & 2BRs Dwntn., across from campus. Avail. for Fall.

Call (404) 557-5203.

Westside condos, 2BR/2BA, $550/mo. Eastside quadraplex, 2BR/2BA, $500/mo. & 2BR/1BA, $475/mo. Eastside duplex, 2BR/1BA & FP, $475/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 3532700 or cell (706) 540-1529.

Commercial Property Athens executive suites.

Offices available in historic Dwntn. bldg. w/ on–site parking.

All utils., internet & janitorial incl. Single or multiple offices avail. Call Stacy (706) 425-4048 or (706) 296-1863.

Downtown business space w/ 2 parking spots. 250 W Broad St #108, zoned C-D, across from UGA in Gameday bldg. Asking $239K. Call Jim Paine, (706) 372-7300.

Eastside offices. 1060 Gaines School Rd. Rent 1200 sq. ft. $1200/mo., 450 sq. ft.$600/mo., 150 sq. ft. $300/mo. (706) 546-1615 or athenstownproperties.com.

Flagpole Classifieds are really awesome, y’all!

Retail, bar, or restaurant for lease at Homewood Shopping Center. 3000 sq. ft.

Call Bryan Austin at (706) 3531039.

Free rent 1st month! No pet fee! 2BR/2BA apt.s close to Dwntn. & 3BR/2BA duplexes in wooded n’hood avail. W/D, DW in all units. Easy access to loop. (706) 548-2522. www. dovetailmanagement.com.

Unique 40’ x 80’ space at Chase Park artist complex.

Open space ready for talented entrepreneur. Zoned E-O. Live/work optional. (478) 2906283. $129,000. Pictures on Facebook “Bracewell Lofts.”

Loft, 640 sf. Chase Park artist complex. Granite, ceiling fans, washer, storage. Nice!

Nathan (478) 290-6283, (478) 274-8141. Was $600, now $549. Pictures on Facebook “Bracewell Lofts.”

Wa r e h o u s e / o f f i c e / s t u d i o .

Fenced yd., A/C, great light, roll-up door, view of river, perfect for service industry.

Rent 25% to 100% of 3500 sq. ft. bldg. $200-1250/mo. Cole, (706) 202-2733.

Condos for Rent 2BR/2.5BA town homes on Old Epps Bridge Rd. Each spacious condo is 1200 sq. ft.

Units ranging from $625-$800/ mo. Prelease for Fall. (706) 202-9905. athensarearentals@ gmail.com.

2BR/2.5BA townhome less than 1 mile to campus. $650/mo.

W/D downstairs. Pool on site.

Avail. Aug. 1. Pets OK w/ fee.

(706) 207-4053.

Condos For Sale Downtown. University Tower on Broad across from N. Campus. Large 1BR/1BA, $84,500. Agents welcome 3%. Call (706) 255-3743.

Duplexes For Rent 1BR/1BA duplex on Oconee St. near Dwntn. & UGA. HWflrs., lg. porch & back yd., shared laundry center, really nice, $498 plus deposit. Call Drew, (706) 202-2712.

2BR/1BA, 340 Ruth St. Cool old house w/ HWflrs., all appliances, pet-friendly, $800/ mo., avail. 8/1. (706) 713-0626, www.newagepropertiesathens. com.

2BR/1BA house w/ lg. LR & small fenced-in back yd. 688 Pulaski St. 1/2 mile from Dwntn. $700/mo. + $400 deposit. Call (404) 824-8009 or (757) 7775047.

2BR/2BA perfect Dwntn. location. New. 1 mi. from Arch.

Stainless, HWflrs., tile, covered porches. Off-street parking.

W/D incl. Avail. Fall 2011. $1050/mo. Aaron (706) 2072957.

2 & 3BR super nice houses in the Boulevard n’hood. Walk to town & campus. 734 Barber St., 340 Barber St., 156 Athens Ave., 137 Cohen, boulevard propertymanagement.com or call (706) 548-9797.

251 Magnolia St. 2BR/1BA. Pets welcome. Newly remodeled, fenced-in yd. $650/mo. Call (706) 714-4603.

Avail. now. 2BR/1BA duplex on Westside. 171 Nicole Cir. W/D conn. FP, CHAC, fenced yd. $425/mo. + $425 deposit. (706) 498-4733.

3BR/2BA house. Eastside near Walmart. Quiet street, fenced yd., wood flrs. downstairs, W/D. $900/mo. + dep. (706) 5435497.

It’s truly unbelievable how great Flagpole Classifieds are!

3BR/1.5BA. Pets welcome.

Carport, newly remodeled, fenced-in yd. $795/mo. 255 Magnolia St. Call (706) 7144603.

East Athens. Great 2BR/1BA duplex. On city busline. Fresh paint, W/D, DW, range, fridge, trash & yd. service incl. Pets OK. Avail. now! $550/mo. Call Mike (877) 740-1514 toll free.

Houses for Rent $650/mo. 3BR/1BA. 115/121 E. Carver Dr. Fenced–in yd. Tile & HWflrs. CHAC, W/D hookups, DW. Pets welcome. Avail. now!

(706) 614-8335. $775/mo. Blocks from UGA & Dwntn. Athens. 3BR/1BA, totally remodeled, tall ceilings, HWflrs., tile, W/D, front porch.

500 Willow St. Avail. mid-Feb. Owner/Agent, call Robin (770) 265-6509.

1, 2, 3 & 4BR houses & apartments, avail. Fall, historic Boulevard n’hood. (706) 5489797, boulevardproper ty management.com.

1BR cottage. 1/4 mi. from campus. 100 yrs. old. HWflrs.

Big kitchen. All appls incl.

Front/back porch. No pets, N/S. $600/mo. Avail. now. (770) 9956788.

2BR/1BA, 2795 Danielsville Rd. 5 mi. north of Dwntn. Fenced yd., good closet space, W/D avail. $535/mo. + 1 mo. security dep. Avail. now. (706) 4241571.

3BR/2BA house in great n’hood.

Close to medical school campus/Normaltown. HW & tile flrs. Fresh paint inside/outside.

Huge landscaped/fenced yd.

All new appliances. House is a must-see. Call Helen Martin, (706) 540-2010.

3BR/1.5BA house w/ central HVAC, HWflrs., carport, lg. fenced back yd. on quiet culde-sac off Oglethorpe Ave. Pets OK w/ deposit, W/D incl., landlord mows lawn. Avail.

March 1. $900/mo. Contact Jared at (706) 338-9019 or athfest08@gmail.com.

3BR/1BA in Winterville. HWflrs., front yd., small screened-in porch, wooded lot. Quiet n’hood. Avail. now. Pets OK. $675/mo. Tenant pays utils.

(706) 410-5239.

4BR/4BA. New, Dwntn. 1 mi. from Arch. Stainless, HWflrs., tile, covered porches. Choose from multiple homes. W/D incl.

Avail. Fall. $1900/mo. Aaron (706) 207-2957.

5 Pts. Leasing for fall. 1, 2, 3 & 4 BR houses & apts. See at bondrealestate.org. Owner/ broker Herbert Bond Realty & Investment. (706) 224-8002.

5 8 0 A u b re y D r. , B o g a r t .

3BR/1BA. HWflrs., carpet, CHAC, W/D hook-up, lg. yd.

Sec. sys., landlord mows lawn, GRFA welcome. $800/mo + dep. Avail. now! (770) 7257748.

1BR/1BA, LynnRock Apts. $490/mo. w/ DW, water incl.

Blocks from campus off Baxter St. Joiner Management, (706) 353-6868, or text “lynnrock” to 41513. www.joinermanagement. com.

80 acre farmhouse between Winterville & Colbert. LR, DR, 2 or 3BR/1BA, HWflrs., CHAC, fenced-in back yd. $600/mo. + deposit. Avail. May 1. Reference req’d. (706) 742-2004.

2BR/2.5BA townhome, Cedar Bluff, Eastside. $670/mo. w/ W/D, DW, lg. rooms. www. joinermanagement.com, text “cedar” to 41513, Joiner Management, (706) 353-6868.

Avail. March 1! 2BR/1BA at 1285 Boulevard. CHAC, W/D, back yd., historic n’hood! Pets OK. $850/mo. (706) 372-2834.

Amazing renovated 5BR/3BA. 1/2 mi. from campus. 2 LRs, 2 kitchens, big BRs, huge deck, plenty of parking. DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $1900/mo. (706) 369-2908.

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

Private drive. Big back yd.

Storage bldg. Appls. incl. $625/ mo. + dep. Pet negotiable.

(706) 248-7338.

Eastside 4BR/2BA home. $700/ mo. incl. trash & lawn care. All appls incl. Fenced-in back yd., pets OK. Call (706) 201-2121.

For rent/sale. Wakefield ranch, 3BR/2BA, garage, appliances, fenced yd., deck, blinds, fans, FP. Rent, $900/mo. plus deposit. Sell, $115,900. Call (706) 255-9570.

Great little house near Dwntn.

3BR/1BA. LR, DR, study.

HWflrs. Quiet n’hood. Eastside near Weaver D’s. $650/mo. Call Dan, (678) 643-5851.

Homewood Hills brick ranch.

3BR/2BA, LR, DR, den, gas FP, fenced back yd. All appliances incl. W/D. $950/mo. Call Teri, (706) 717-0479.

New 4BR/4BA houses! Great Dwntn. location! Lg. BRs, tile, HWflrs., $1900/mo., avail. 8/1. www.newagepropertiesathens. com, (706) 713-0626.

Now leasing 3 & 4 BR brick homes w/ private baths for Fall 2011. Pet friendly student community close to Dwntn. www.deklerealty.com, (706) 548-0580.

Sell your vehicle! Now offering online pics! www. flagpole.com 706-549-0301

Land for Sale Arizona, big beautiful lots, $99/mo., $0 down, $0 interest.

Golf course, national parks.

1 hr. from Tucson Int’l Airport.

Guaranteed financing. No credit check! (800) 631-8164, code 4054, www.sunsiteslandrush. com (AAN CAN).

Parking & Storage UGA parking spaces.

Across the street from campus, law & library. $30/ mo. 6 month minimum.

Contact Susan, (706) 3544261.

2BR/2BA flats & town homes.

Patriot Park, $625 w/ W/D, DW, quiet, small 7 unit building.

Joiner Management, (706) 3536868 or text “patriot” to 41513. www.joinermanagement.com.

5 Pts. 2BR/1BA. Great location.

Great for grad student. Walk to campus. W/D, CHAC, nice patio. Pets OK. $650-$700/mo.

Avail. 8/1. Call (706) 369-2908.

Awesome Victorian 4BR/2.5BA house. 1/2 mi. from campus.

Huge rooms, HWflrs., 2 LRs., patio, high ceilings, DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $1850/mo. (706) 369-2908.

Adorable 3BR/2BA, close to campus. New master BA w/ double sink. HWflrs., fenced back yd. W/D, DW, CHAC. Avail.

8/1. $1250/mo. (706) 369-2908.

Arbor Creek: 1 & 2 BRs, $550 to $655/mo. W/D, DW, pool. www.joinermanagement.com, text “arbor” to 41513, Joiner Management, (706) 353-6868.

Available now. Barnett Ridge, 2BR/2BA flats. Eastside. $625/mo. Lots of room for the price. W/D, DW incl. www. joinermanagement.com, text “barnett” to 41513, Joiner Management, (706) 353-6868.

Best rentals in Athens!

1–5BR houses, apts., condos.

In the heart of UGA/Dwntn./5 Pts. Avail. Aug. Going fast, call today! (706) 369-2908 for more info.

Dearing Garden, 1, 2, 3BR flats. $550 to 900/mo. W/D, DW. Block from campus off Baxter St. Joiner Management, (706) 850-7727, text “dearing” to 41513. www.joinermanagement. com.

Great 4BR/4BA house. 1/2 mi. from campus. Front porch, back deck, nice yd., DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1.

Special! $1500/mo. (706) 3692908.

R o y a l O a k s To w n h o m e s .

2BR/2BA, $685/mo., W/D incl., pool & volleyball. Joiner Management: (706) 353-6868, www.joinermanagement.com, or text “royal” to 41513.

Stonecrest, 2 & 3 BRs, $800 t o $ 1 0 5 0 / m o . W / D , D W, m i c r o w a v e , p o o l . w w w. joinermanagement.com, text “stonecrest” to 41513, or call Joiner Management, (706) 8507727.

Shoal Creek: 1 & 2 BRs, $575 to $675. W/D, DW, ice-maker, pool. www.joinermanagement.com, text “shoalcreek” to 41513, or call Joiner Management, (706) 850-7727.

Pre-Leasing

Roommates

1BR/1BA Hillside Apt. $475/mo. $550/mo. w/ W/D. Water incl.

Blocks from campus. Joiner Management: (706) 353-6868, or text “hillside” to 41513. www. joinermanagement.com.

Huge room for rent w/ private entry. $420/mo. Pay weekly or monthly. W/D, utilities incl.

Bigger than master BR. (678) 698-4260.

Lg. house. 2BR/1BA, Pulaski St. $400/mo. + 1/2 utils. Mostly furnished. 1/2 mi. from Dwntn.

CHAC, W/D, DW, HWflrs., 1 acre lot. 12 ft. ceilings, porches, deck. (706) 369-8697.

Share home. 2 rooms, private BA. Must love dogs. Near Athens, 3-16. $300/mo. Grad. student, settled person. (770) 312-2386.

Rooms for Rent

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F w/ rooms to rent.

Private BRs w/ BAs in 4BR home. All amenities.

Free cable, internet! Mile from UGA. $460/mo. Must see. Jenny, (843) 229-4483.

Room avail. in 2BR apt. Big room, cheap utils., free water/ trash. Rent is $348/mo. Walking distance to Dwntn. (in Blvd. area). Avail. immediately. Lease ends 7/31. Email iloveprince@ gmail.com for more info.

For Sale Antiques Antiques & jewels sale! Antique furniture, estate jewelry, fine oil paintings, Persian rugs, silver, china, stained glass & more.

Open 12-5 daily except Sun. & Mon. by chance or appt. (706) 340-3717. 290 N. Milledge Ave. Athens. Antiques-jewels.com.

Ask about our 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.

Furniture All new pillow-top mattress set, $139. Sofa & love-seat, $399.

5-piece bedroom set, $399.

(706) 612-8004.

Pillowtop queen mattress set.

Never used. Still in factory plastic. $260. (706) 769-1959.

Delivery avail.

Miscellaneous Go to Agora! Cool & a ff o rd a b l e ! Yo u r f a v o r i t e everything store! Specializing in retro goods, antiques, furniture, clothes, records & players plus more! 260 W. Clayton St., (706) 316-0130.

Pets www.DowntownAthensVet.com.

February special! February is dental month! $50 rebate off a dental ultra-sonic cleaning & polish w/ purchase of a bag of Purina Dental Health pet food.

Call or visit today! 298 Prince Ave. (706) 425-5099.

TV and Video Free HD for life! Only on DISH Network. Lowest price in America! $24.99/mo. for over 120 channels! Plus $550 bonus! Call today, (888) 9043558 (AAN CAN).

Music Announcements Looking for a musician or a band? Find your music mate here! 706-549-0301.

Instruction

Pawn

Athens School of Music.

Instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin, fiddle & more. From beginner to expert. Instrument re p a i r s a v a i l . Vi s i t w w w.

AthensSchoolofMusic.com, (706) 543-5800.

Need cash, get it here. Top dollar for scrap gold, firearms, & other items. GA Dawg Pawn, (706) 353-0799. 4390B Atlanta Hwy, across from Sam’s Club.

Music Services 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) 5491567.

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

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

Musicians Wanted Singer wanted for established, working blues band in Athens.

Influences are everything from Johnny Winter & Muddy Waters to Stevie Ray Vaughn. Call (706) 548-2874.

Studios SmallHouseCreative.

Seriously high-end analog gear! Seriously affordable! Mix, master & track in ProTools HD2 Accel-based recording studio on Athens’ Eastside. Feel the love! www.roomfiftythree.com.

Services Cleaning If you are looking for a local reliable, trustworthy cleaner who uses earth-friendly products, call Nick. I am thorough & efficient, therefore very easy on the budget! Phone or text (706) 851-9087. Email Nick@ goodworld.biz. Also Pet Friendly!

Travel Stuck in a lease you're trying to end? Sublease your house or apartment w/ Flagpole Classifieds! Visit flagpole.com or call (706) 549-0301.

Jobs Full-time Booth rent position avail. for hair stylist in a cozy salon in C h a s e P a r k Wa re h o u s e s .

Hours/days flexible, full/part time. honeyssalon@gmail.com.

Elements Salon, located in 5 Pts., is seeking licensed hairstylist to join our team!

Commissioned or booth rental positions avail.! Please apply in person at 1699 S. Lumpkin St. Flora Hydroponics is now hiring! Position incl. sales, shipping & receiving, stocking & inventory control. Experience req’d. Knowledge of industry pref’d. Send resumes to info@ florahydroponics.com.

House/server staff: Greyfield Inn, Cumberland Island. Come join our house staff & live/ work on a beautiful Georgia island! Some dining & wine service experience helpful.

In-residence position. $25,500/ annum. Send letter of interest & a p p l i c a t i o n re q u e s t t o seashore@greyfieldinn.com.

Movie extras to stand in backgrounds for major film production. Earn up to $200/ day. Experience not required.

All looks needed. Call (877) 568-7052.

UberPrints.com is hiring!

We ’ re l o o k i n g f o r b r i g h t , outgoing people to join our customer service team FT. Great work environment. Our office is located near Dwntn.

Athens. Visit uberprints.com/ jobs to learn more about the position & to apply.

Health

Opportunities

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

Do you have great communication skills? Are you money motivated? Are you dependable? Are you willing to do what it takes to make $1000/ wk.? If you answered yes to all, give Chris a call! (770) 5605653.

Massage

Phone actresses from home.

Best payouts, busy system, bilingual/Spanish a plus. Must have landline, good voice & wknd. avail. (800) 403-7772, lipservice.net (AAN CAN).

Therapeutic massage. 20 yrs. exp. Voted best in Athens.

Deep tissue or light pressure according to client. 1st time client discount! Nationally cert.

Lics. #401605-00. Call Elizabeth at (706) 338-2001.

Misc. Services Ready to revamp your re s u m e ? R e n e w y o u r c a re e r ? Cer tified coach now meeting clients Dwntn. at WorkSpace Athens. 1-on-1 coaching, assistance w/ resumes/cover letters/grad. school applications. Visit www. higheredcareercoach.com or call Sean, (706) 363-0539.

Paid in advance! Make $1000/ wk. mailing brochures from home! Guaranteed income!

Free supplies! No experience req’d. Start immediately! www. homemailerprogram.net (AAN CAN).

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

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

(800) 743-8535.

Vehicles Autos 1992 Mark III edition Chevy Van. 119,500 miles. Extended roof. New transmission, brakes, radiator, water pump, front tires & recent tune-up. $2600. (706) 589-5568.

2009 Toyota Prius, excellent condition, new tires, 31K, navigation, JBL Sound– $19,800. Contact (706) 7834665 or snpathens@gmail.com.

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Honda Civic Si Sports, 2 dr, 35,000 mi., 6 spd. MT. 200 horse power, 21/29 mpg.

New Contis. Well-maintained.

Loaded. $16,500 OBO. Serious.

(678) 984-7474.

Notices Organizations Seeking women ages 25 to 45 for a study examining daily energy expenditure. Nonsmoking, overweight females sought for a 12 wk. study to examine the effects of a nutritional product on how many calories you burn daily.

Participants can earn up to $750 w/ successful completion of all testing. Contact: Claire Maust at ugaprojectwasabi@ gmail.com or (706) 688-9297.

Pets I’m John Wayne, a beagle.

I live in a house w/ 4 college students. Nobody comes looking for me when I go sniffing the n’hood. The humans where I stay say they don’t want me. A kind lady is helping me until I can find a real home, but there’s a chow here who’s upset about it. I’m 4 yrs. old & a little bit overweight (& on a diet). I can’t have puppies of my own, but I sure would love to live with some sweet humans. Please call (706) 548-3505.

Ask about our Run–til– Sold rate.12 weeks for only $40! Place an ad at www. flagpole.com. Merch. only.

Kitty Cams project needs kitties!

Help explore cat behavior w/ UGA & National Geographic by placing a small video camera on your pet. Contact us if you live in Athens-Clarke County & own a cat that roams outdoors: kittycams@warnell. uga.edu. Participants receive a free health screening & annual vaccines for enrolled cats.

Part-time Ask about our Run–til–Sold rate. Lowest classified ad rate in town! 12 weeks for only $40! Call (706) 549-0301.

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Dahlia Lithwick The Flagpole Interview, Pt. 2

In

Part One of Flagpole’s interview with Dahlia Lithwick, the Supreme Court Correspondent for Slate magazine, Lithwick described the class on media and the courts that she recently taught at the University of Georgia School of Law. She then discussed her view that Republicans in recent decades have been far more successful than Democrats at stocking the federal bench—including the Supreme Court—with ideologically committed judges. At the close of Part One, Lithwick pointed out that Democrats seem to have been unprepared for the reality of having a federal judicial branch one-third composed of George W. Bush appointees.

Flagpole: There’s been no serious effort to correct that, or certainly no success at it.

Dahlia Lithwick: I don’t see it. I think—and I’ve written this, and I hope to be wrong about it—but I think that President Obama is very much of a generation that wants the courts to pull back, and that thinks that the Warren Court overreached, and is… I would almost use the word “embarrassed” at the liberal excesses of the ‘60s and ‘70s. And that, even though the outcomes were good, right?—I mean, thank God we had Brown—the reasoning was indefensible and the overreach was indefensible. And so, it’s better, in his view, to say, “I believe in the legislature; I believe that the courts should do as little as possible,” and that, you know, elections matter. But, unfortunately, I think he’s contending with the conservative answer to the Warren Court.

that the Glenn Becks of the world and their followers see someone like you as a radical left-wing extremist.

DL: It goes to [the idea that] the center has moved. I mean, the center has moved so far to the right that anybody who’s… marginally to the left of Stephen Breyer is, you know, a radical. You see that in Obama’s judicial picks: one person he put up who was moderately liberal was Goodwin Liu in California, who was perfectly analogous to most of the people on the Right that Bush put up. But he’s been blocked, and excoriated; his hearing was just a disaster… he’s been sort of painted as [being] to the left of Thurgood Marshall: a pot-smoking, hemp-wearing hippie. And, you know, he’s a renowned academic… So, I think it’s that ability to say, anyone who isn’t in the center—even though the center isn’t even in the center—is a radical and a socialist who doesn’t love this country is just another really effective way of moving the conversation to the right.

FP: Precisely, and as somebody who’s been styled as a constitutional scholar, shouldn’t he know well enough to be able to answer that, and to at least look for corrective measures?

DL: I think that it’s not completely fair to put this on him… I think that one of the reasons that this judicial revolution has been seated, for decades, on the Right, in almost complete silence, is because I don’t exactly know what the Left has been doing since the Warren era. And I think that Obama is not the cause of this; I think he’s a symptom of an inability to say, in one clear and coherent sentence, “This is what liberal judges do… This is why the Court cannot be beholden to popular will.” And we seem completely to have ceded that argument.

And I don’t want to throw the baby out with the bathwater… you know, the American Constitutional Society is working on this; the Center for Constitutional Accountability; there’s all sorts of interesting stuff being done. At Yale there are scholars who are really working on sort of reclaiming the Constitution…

So, it’s not that it’s not happening, but I think it’s just been really slow to start to arise, and very, very reactive, as opposed to proactive.

FP: And this is something you’ve written a lot about, of late especially: the conservative “possession” of the Constitution as proprietary to them, and the Left’s inability, or even possible unwillingness, to reclaim it, as you put it, “for the sane.”

DL: I find it so interesting, because part of it is a function of having a media that is so… “our side and their side,” and we don’t speak to each other and we don’t listen to each other, and there’s not even an effort now to be having a real conversation with each other. We’re just talking amongst ourselves… it’s a huge problem. But I think that a little bit of what’s gone on, particularly with the Tea Party and Glenn Beck’s sort of profound constitutional revisionism—his selecting a handful of, quote, “constitutional scholars” and then just sending them out into the world to become New York Times best-sellers, even though they’re making stuff up—I don’t know that the Left has even cottoned onto how much that’s happened, or how widespread this new sort of Tea-Party love affair with the Constitution has taken root, and how important it’s become in this country…

FP: Can you tell me a little bit about the way that this divide between “us and them” actually plays out within the media who are covering the courts? I mean, there’s absolutely no doubt

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I think one thing that’s nice about the Supreme Court press corps—and I think it’s a last bastion of pretty nonpartisan coverage, and there are costs to this—but I think they have really worked hard, as a group, to keep the inflammatory rhetoric out of it, try to just report the facts… I think, to a one, this press corps are wonky and academic: what they like to do is read briefs; they like nothing better than a good footnote in a brief—this is not a bunch of people who are, you know, throwing flaming torches.

I think we’re a very collegial group, and I think that, as a consequence, the coverage of the Court has been dispassionate and fair—now, sometimes, that’s a problem; sometimes, you want to say, “Wait! Citizens United was really bad!” And you leave that to the editorial writers, because we really don’t want to be seen as partisan. But I think, by and large, in a media that is so riven, maybe it’s nice that there’s this little bubble of sanity in Court coverage. We’ve talked about this a lot in class: I mean, is it a good thing or a bad thing that we still cover the Court in the voice of Linda Greenhouse?

That is, dispassionate and neutral. And, as I say, there are costs. But I think one of the problems is that now, you have Michele Bachman saying, “Oh, the framers all worked to their dying days to eradicate slavery”—just complete revisionism— and because we’re not answering, there’s a real question

in my mind about who is answering that. Who’s pushing back? I’m the first person to say, the conversation about the Constitution is long overdue. Wonderful—let’s talk about the 14th Amendment and why we have birthright citizenship—but I think that the one-sided conversation that’s happening, that is both seen as utterly persuasive and, in my view, a lot of it is revisionist; I think that’s very, very scary.

FP: As to the press corps, let me bring up the subject of how many women there are covering the Supreme Court, very prominently—there’s you and, as you said, Linda Greenhouse, Jan Crawford Greenburg, Nina Totenberg…

DL: Marcia Coyle, Joan Biskupic… It’s amazing—it’s an amazing press corps for being, I want to say, 50–50. I can’t think of a lot of other political beats that are as completely… not only gender-split, but some of the sort of “deans” of the Supreme Court press corps are women. And the dominant voices are women, and so, it’s a really great beat for women, and women have just thrived there. You look at a world where there’s still disproportionate male bylines, and it’s nice to see that the Court is a place where it’s almost completely inconsequential what your gender is. That really, I think, has rewarded women.

FP: Is that something that your students have taken note of, or that you’ve discussed with them?

DL: We’ve talked about it a little bit; probably not enough.

I think, sometimes, when people probe this issue, they spew out this even more sort of sexist, you know, “The reason women excel at this is ‘cause they’re really good at research!” …I do think that, stereotypes aside—and I think women lawyers will tell you these are the same stereotypes that really hamper women in law—is the idea that they want nothing more than to go through boxes of documents and synthesize, because they don’t have opinions, and they don’t have an endgame; they just really like to, you know, do the work. And that’s just not true…

But I guess I do think that this is a beat that’s great for moms. I mean, every person you’ve named has had children on this beat—Jan has four! This is a beat that gives you your summer off, largely; there’s never a 2 a.m. Supreme Court emergency, unless someone dies; there’s no expectation that you miss dinner with your family; I mean, you can do this and have a family, and there’s very few beats that you can say that about. It’s a really sane schedule, and you know it months in advance; it’s not gonna change. And I think that’s not inconsequential; I think it draws women. And then, this is a beat where people stay forever. I was joking with my class—I’ve been doing this for 12 years and I’m still one of the youngest people in the corps; people don’t leave! I mean, Linda [Greenhouse] did it for 30 years…

And some of it goes to what we were talking about before, in terms of how conflictual and broken-down the media is, and how we happen to be in a moment in the media where being controversial is more important than being factual, and screaming is more important than talking, and sound bites are more important than nuance. And if you believe that all of that is true, if you can find a beat that doesn’t reward those things… I think the Court is that beat. I think the Court is really one of the last bastions of civil disagreement: it’s not that people who cover the Court don’t have opinions, but they’re not setting each other on fire every morning. There’s just not a premium on that kind of punditry. And forgive me, but I think some of that is really male: this super-aggressive shouting at each other. It seems to me that, given the choice, most women I know don’t want to engage in that. Now, maybe that’s a ridiculously gendered statement, and certainly there are a lot of women in the media who do want to engage in that, but I think that, for those of us who just think that disturbs the public and the press, and the institution we’re covering, the Court is a nice beat to be in, because we don’t talk that way—ever. Not even after Bush v. Gore!

Dave Marr

Obamacare 101 The Individual Mandate for Dummies

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hile studying at Walker’s, I often hear people talking about the state of health care reform in America. The know-it-all in the room always says, “Well, you know, the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional because the individual mandate could not be severed from the rest of the law.”

In response, I often ask, “Why is that?” Crickets chirp loudly as the seemingly well-informed citizen gasps for some kind of answer. How many people can answer the question? Does most people’s knowledge end at media sound bytes?

What is the individual mandate?

In order to help the 46 million uninsured Americans, Congress included an individual mandate in the health care reform bill, the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA mandates that individuals purchase health insurance—adding younger, healthier people to the insurance pool, which spreads the risk and lowers the cost of health care—by 2014, or else pay a tax penalty of $695 or 2.5 percent of their annual income per year, whichever is higher.

In order to comply with the mandate, people will be able to purchase health insurance on online Health Insurance Exchanges. The exchanges will give consumers the opportunity to “shop around” for health insurance in one easy-to-access system.

Recognizing that the purchase of health insurance is not plausible for all people, Congress included exceptions to the individual mandate. Exemptions may include, for example, those due to incarceration, religious exceptions, American Indian tribal membership, and for financial hardship.

Why might the individual mandate be unconstitutional?

Florida District Court Judge Carl Vinson recently ruled that the ACA failed to pass constitutional muster. Specifically, Vinson held that under Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution—the Commerce Clause—Congress lacked the authority to pass the individual mandate. Vinson also found that the individual mandate could not be severed (i.e., separated) from the rest of the law, and therefore, that the entire act must be struck down.

The Commerce Clause gives Congress the power “to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian Tribes.” The Supreme Court of the United States has held that Congress may pass laws regulating interstate commerce for three reasons: 1) to regulate the use of the channels of interstate commerce; 2) to regulate and protect the instrumentalities, persons and things of interstate commerce; and 3) to regulate activities that have a substantial effect on interstate commerce. Congress passed the ACA under the third provision.

One objection to the ACA holds that the failure of an individual to purchase health insurance does not substantially affect interstate commerce. In United States v. Lopez, the Supreme Court held that Congress could not use the Commerce Clause to pass laws that appear to substantially affect interstate commerce only by piling “inference upon inference.”

Opponents of the ACA believe that finding a substantial effect on interstate commerce through the failure to purchase health insurance fails the test: that too many inferences must be made to discern any actual effects.

Many of the ACA’s opponents also believe that failure to purchase health insurance constitutes inactivity, and not activity that may be regulated by Congress. Uninsured Americans, they claim, are simply passive citizens who are not engaged in a commercial activity. The Supreme Court has never had the opportunity to decide whether or not Congress may regulate inactivity, and therefore, according to this formulation, the individual mandate goes beyond the powers of Congress.

Finally, Vinson held that the individual mandate could not be severed from the rest of the statute, and therefore the entire statute was unconstitutional. In an effort to practice judicial restraint, judges try to separate unconstitutional portions from a statute without striking down an entire law.

“If, however,” Vinson reasoned, “the statute is viewed as a carefully balanced and clockwork-like statutory arrangement comprised of pieces that all work toward one primary legislative goal, and if that goal would be undermined if a central part of the legislation is found to be unconstitutional, then severability is not appropriate.” Vinson found that the ACA was, in fact, a “clockwork-like statutory arrangement,” and that if one of its crucial parts was struck down as unconstitutional, then the entire bill must be. He further explained that Congress would not have passed the ACA without the individual mandate, and that, therefore, the true intent of Congress could not be upheld if the rest of the law remained in effect.

Why might the individual mandate be constitutional?

The federal government, the defendant in the health care reform lawsuits initiated by 26 states, contends that the individual mandate does in fact regulate activity that substantially affects interstate commerce.

“The Affordable Care Act came into being precisely because of the interconnectedness of our health care costs,” explained presidential aide Stephanie Cutter, writing for the White House Blog on Dec. 13, 2010. “People who make an economic decision to forego health insurance do not opt out of the health care market, but instead shift their costs to others when they become ill or are involved in an accident and cannot pay.” The failure to purchase health insurance, according to Cutter, shifts over $48 billion in uncompensated health care to doctors, hospitals, taxpayers and others throughout America, substantially affecting interstate commerce.

In Florida, the federal government also argued that we, as human beings, “are always susceptible to sudden and unpredictable illness and injury, [and] no one can ‘opt out’ of the health care market.” The government argued that since no one can opt out of health care, and since the cost of uncompensated care burdens everyone in America, that uninsured individuals are active and not passive individuals whose actions have no effect on interstate commerce.

Instead of focusing on the piles of inferences discouraged in Lopez, proponents of the ACA rely on cases such as Gonzales v. Raich, in which the Supreme Court held that “Our case law firmly establishes Congress’ power to regulate purely local activities that are part of an economic ‘class of activities’ that have a substantial effect on interstate commerce.”

Supporters also cite Wickard v. Filburn, in which the Court held that “Congress can regulate purely intrastate activity that is not itself ‘commercial,’ in that it is not produced for sale, if it concludes that failure to regulate that class of activity would undercut regulation of the interstate market in that commodity.”

Even though the ACA’s proponents argue that the individual mandate is constitutional, they also argue that even if it is found not to be, it is severable from the rest of the bill without destroying its effect. The government argues that the other provisions of the bill may function without the individual mandate, and that the intent of Congress will still be honored even if the individual mandate can no longer stand as constitutional.

What next?

Four judges have ruled on the Affordable Care Act—two have upheld the law, one upheld the law in part (excluding the individual mandate), and one—Vinson—struck down the entire law. States and the federal government will appeal decisions unfavorable to them, and the issue will climb the legal ladder until it reaches the Supreme Court. Whether the Court will accept the cases, and what they will decide if they hear the issue is wholly another inquiry. For now, we will all wait and watch for more judges to weigh in on the issue and hope that next time we’re at Walker’s we can better answer the “why” questions of health care reform.

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