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The five locations provide a look at what gardeners have done with different settings and their own visions. A couple of them are suburban house gardens (Teddy and Ken Johnson; Tony Hughey and Jesse Reed) such as you and I could achieve in our own yards in the evening and on weekends if we put in an unbelievable amount of work toward realizing our design.

These will inspire you with their variety of plants set within a backyard scale that shows you possibilities and the plants with which to realize them.

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A view in the garden of Ram and Tom Giberson.

Then there’s the two-acre woodland garden set within nine acres of forest (Jena Johnson and Mike Strand). This is where you begin to question whether you would have the energy to engineer your own vision in such an environment. All the more reason to marvel at how indigenously this setting has been subtly worked into an interface between people and nature.

By contrast is an Italianate garden classically apportioned and stunning in its design and detail—where even the mulch inspires awe—in a Five Points yard transformed from our Piedmont to that other (Ann and Joe Frierson).

Last, but by no means least, is an explosion of flora exquisitely worked into a wonderland of horticultural surprises (Ram and Tom Giberson). You think the front yard is it, but that’s just the window dressing. By the time you pass through the gate to the real garden and see the riches that await, it is better that you didn’t know that one woman, with chainsaw and Bobcat, did practically all of it, waterfalls and all.

The gardens are scattered all over town, so, this is not a walking tour, as it has been at least partially in some previous years. You’ve got to drive to this one, but what you find will reward you. You can make up your own route or follow the suggested itinerary in the tour booklet, which gives a good description of each garden, with directions telling you how to get there. The booklet, in fact, is your ticket into the gardens and must be presented at each location, where Piedmont Gardener members will be on duty to assist and answer questions. Booklets can be purchased in advance for $15 from Always, Always Flowers; Cofer’s Home & Garden Showplace; Southern Comforts; Thomas Orchards and Nursery; and Weekend A’Fair. The day of the tour, you can just show up at one of the gardens and get your booklet for $20. See some more pictures and get more information at www.piedmontgardeners.org.

This is the 18th outing for the Gardeners, who use the proceeds to maintain the gardens of the Brumby House welcome center, to fund scholarships for horticulture students and for other purposes. In other words, your price of admission goes to good causes while you share the visions of other gardeners and pick up new ideas.

Every year the tour is different, and I believe this one is among the best. You’ll find yourself more than recompensed by this opportunity to see what can be done in local gardens— even, some of it, in your own.

Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

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What Have We Learned?: The Athens Clarke under the auspices of the elected governCounty Commission voted 8–2 last week to ment? Well, Hamby used the occasion of last move forward with a plan for the Classic week’s vote to advocate for the formation Center expansion that includes the closing of of an “urban design commission,” which the entire block of Hancock Avenue between would purport to give citizens a stronger voice Thomas and Foundry streets. Even Kelly Girtz in future processes like this one. “First, we and Mike Hamby, who had worked closely with need a downtown master plan,” Kathy Hoard citizens to generate an option that preserved added, and of course she’s right. Perhaps Hancock and had pushed for more time to look for solutions, in the end voted with the majority in order to secure seats at the table that allowed them to help shape a commission-defined option. That option, for one, removed an astonishing provision—calling for an automatic fallback to the Classic Center’s original concept plan in the event of failure to complete the land swap necessary to facilitate “Option 1a,” the concept that was ostensibly the result of a highly touted public input process—that should have been rejected out of hand by every commissioner at first sight.

Ben Emanuel—you know him as the Oconee River Project coordiThe approved option also calls nator for Altamaha Riverkeeper—took Mayor Nancy Denson out for formal public input during the for a canoe trip on the Middle Oconee River last Friday. You can expansion’s design phase—which, get out there during the Oconee River Classic Saturday, Apr. 16. again, shouldn’t have required any prodding from Hamby and Girtz—and specifies that “the final schematic the pile of money we’ve just paid an Atlanta design to be presented to the M&C will provide design firm for a maddeningly oblique civics for a mid-block pedestrian access through lesson would better have been spent on that. the Classic Center campus connecting Thomas Street and Foundry Street.” A fine and noble Now, the Good News: Saturday, Apr. 16 is the idea, but—considering that the only way to Oconee River Classic, an all-day celebraprovide (or, in the most likely case, preserve) tion and paddling event co-sponsored by the that access in a way that was remotely feasiOconee River Project of Altamaha Riverkeeper ble and safe would have to involve some form and the kayaking outfitter Big Dogs on the of encroachment upon Paul Cramer’s coveted River. Shuttles will run paddlers from Big atrium that will extend from what is, for now, Dogs, at 2525 Atlanta Hwy., to the put-in the back wall of the Fire Hall—we’ll believe it point above Ben Burton Park from 10 a.m.–4 when we see it. p.m, and the celebration at the take-out at So, what’s the upshot of the commission’s Big Dogs will go from 1–8 p.m. A portion of failure to contend with the unstoppable forceticket sales—$20 including a river trip or $8 in-motion of the entrenched Classic Center for just the party—will go to the Oconee River leadership, which, through its symbiotic ties Project. Go to www.altamahariverkeeper.org or to the local business establishment and forwww.bigdogsontheriver.com for more info. midable P.R. savvy, was able to effectively control a process nominally Dave Marr news@flagpole.com

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Last time out, I introduced Operation Enkourage the Krazy, my new plan to cheer on Congressman Broun in his most radically right-wing endeavors. The plan sounds counter-intuitive, but my goal is to destroy the Republican Party by fomenting internecine conflict. Emboldened by the Tea Party movement, Broun and the radical hardliners of the GOP are attempting to grab the ideological reins of the party and steer it toward unprecedented conservatism. Tea Party paragon Michelle Bachmann—to whom Broun once said “I love you” on the House floor, true fact—is almost certainly running for president.

The radicals want the party’s platform to all but mirror Broun’s and Bachmann’s. But, if successful, the radicalization will only spell electoral disaster for the party on the national level. That’s where we come in.

Send Broun a letter. Send an email or call his office. Follow Broun’s biggest supporter, “brounfan,” on Twitter. Let Broun know that you are a big fan of his ideas. It’s what I call “Broun-nosing.” Here’s a sample message with a few options: “Thank you, Congressman Broun, for keeping the [gays, taxes, illegals] away from my [liberty, freedom, lawn]. Keep fighting [that Kenyan, that Muslim, that Communist] for my freedom to [own assault rifles, step on gerbils, own assault gerbils].”

As long as you mention your “liberties” and “freedoms” enough, the message will almost surely appear to be a Tea Partyer’s encouragement. Pretty soon, Broun will be boasting of even more support and feeling invincible. It’s only a matter of time before the Bachmann/Broun 2012 juggernaut is forcing an existential crisis within the GOP. [Matthew Pulver]

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city pages M&C OK CC Expansion Plan, Hancock Closing Although several commissioners argued for further consideration, a plan to expand the Classic Center by permanently closing a block of Hancock Avenue went forward last week on an 8-2 commission vote. Critics of the proposal seemed to become increasingly scarce as the expanded public input process reached its close, while supporters continued to warn that delay would cost the county in future convention business. Only commissioners Jared Bailey and Ed Robinson voted against proceeding with “Option 1A,” which will double the size of the Classic Center’s existing exhibit hall by building it out across what is now a public street.

“I think we’re being pushed too hard with too little information,” said Bailey, adding he’d like to “shelve this project for as long as it takes for us to do it right.” Robinson said some plan is needed for encouraging retail along Foundry Street, and that the street closing may be “killing off the expansion of a large portion of downtown.”

Commissioner Harry Sims warned that a proposed river district, where it has been suggested much of that expansion would take place, was once used as a trash dump “from the top of the hill all the way down to the river,” and that remediating it for residential uses would be expensive. A consultant’s report on developing such a district is expected soon.

The approved concept will allow a planned hotel next door to the Classic Center to be connected directly to it—or nearly so—by swapping two strips of land between the

private hotel’s developer and the county, closing the entire block of Hancock between Thomas and Foundry streets. Both parties have agreed in principle to such a swap, which will also allow better service access from Dougherty Street to the expanded exhibit hall.

And dipping a foot into state politics, the commissioners passed a resolution asking Gov. Nathan Deal in a letter to veto House Bill 179, which would allow billboard companies to remove trees from public property if they block billboards. Suggested by Commissioner Andy Herod and approved unanimously, the letter says the law would bar even tree-planting programs that might block future billboards. And “the Georgia Department of Transportation has revealed that their costs for managing the billboard program last year were $915,000 but their revenues were only $155,000,” requiring taxpayers to subsidize the billboard industry, the letter says. The City of Roswell has passed a similar resolution.

Commissioners also voted to broaden a local ordinance to allow occasional special events (like music concerts) at locations other than just downtown. Under present law, the county had declined to give permits for a proposed Georgia Theatre benefit concert off Spring Valley Road, ACC Planning Director Brad Griffin told Flagpole. Mayor Nancy Denson put the broader ordinance on last week’s agenda, and commissioners passed it unanimously; it allows events up to 72 hours long in certain rural, commercial and industrial zones (at least 300 feet from any residence), provided noise, alcohol and other ordinances are complied with. Griffin said he expects the Spring Valley event planners may now reapply for permits.

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He might have paused, however, if he had cast his lamp light on A. D. Frazier, who has emerged as one of the most honest people in Georgia politics. Frazier has had a distinguished career in business that includes stints as head of the Chicago Stock Exchange, chief operating officer of the 1996 Olympic Games and as a top executive with several companies in the financial arena. He was a fitting choice last year to lead a Tax Reform Council created by the Legislature to analyze the state’s tax structure and recommend changes to improve it.

Frazier, along with the other business leaders and economists on the tax council, spent six months holding hearings around the state and reviewing the provisions of the state’s unwieldy tax code. They put together a set of recommendations that would give Georgia a flatter tax system. One of the major recommendations was that legislators eliminate the dozens of special-interest tax breaks they have doled out over the years. Legislative leaders had asked the Tax Reform Council to reduce the corporate income tax rate and spread the sales tax over a wide range of services. This lower income tax, they said, would result in more businesses moving to Georgia instead of to other states.

When lawmakers gathered in Athens, GA last December for their Legislative Institute, Frazier stood before them and said something they didn’t want to hear: the truth. While the Tax Reform Council’s plan included the lower corporate income tax rate they had requested, Frazier told legislators it would have very little impact on the state’s ability to attract new business.

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“It’s just not a factor,” Frazier said of the corporate tax. “Taxes are not among the top five reasons why businesses move here.”

Such things as public education, infrastructure and quality of life are factors that figure more heavily into corporate relocation decisions, he said.

Frazier reminded legislators that Georgia currently is “49th in the country in terms of state taxes per capita.” If 48 other states already impose heavier taxes than you do, how much of a difference will it make to lower your rates more?

Frazier also criticized the special-interest tax breaks and exemptions that legislators adopt with such frequency.

“Anytime you give someone a business tax credit, someone else is paying the tax that business does not pay,” he said It’s important to remember that Frazier is not some leftwinger who wants to redistribute all the wealth. He’s an experienced business leader with an impressive resume of achievements.

He knows how business people think, because he is one.

Frazier’s message fell on deaf ears. When the current legislative session convened, most of the recommendations from the Tax Reform Council were quickly abandoned. Lawmakers will vote instead on a tax bill that was hastily drafted behind closed doors by the leadership and then tossed out for legislators to adopt without a lot of time to study it. In other words, business as usual.

Frazier is said to be not very happy with the way the Tax Reform Council’s recommendations were tossed into the trash. He tried to give the political leaders an honest business assessment of what the state needed to do, but honesty is a quality not much in demand these days.

Diogenes would sympathize with that.

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athens rising What’s Up in New Development Jail Time: While the Classic Center expansion has drawn more attention these past months, the number one project on the SPLOST 2011 list—the $76 million expansion and renovation of the Athens-Clarke County Jail—is moving along, as ACC Manager Alan Reddish pointed out at a recent mayor and commission work session. Bid proposals came in last week, and an eight-to-nine-month design process will start when the commission selects a contractor in May. Construction bids go out next year, and the new structure should be operational in 2014; $11.2 million of the cost goes for debt financing to enable the quick turnaround.

A conceptual aerial view of the planned jail.

Many voters considered the jail improvements a major imperative for approving the 35-item SPLOST list last November. The county spent $2.4 million last fiscal year housing inmates elsewhere, according to jail officials, and the jail population continues to grow.

The crowded, aging facility, rated for 338 beds and housing 485 at last count, was often referred to during the 2011 election cycle as a potential target for a federal lawsuit.

The Department of Justice has conducted investigations and litigation to address “dire, often life-threatening” violations of inmates’ federal rights, according to its website. The “vast majority” of investigations are resolved through voluntary efforts by the local institution rather than lawsuits. Internet research turns up two investigations in Georgia, both from 2004: one found dangerous conditions, including raw sewage leaks and often one guard per 200–300 inmates, at the Fulton County Jail; another found that a lack of supervision had allowed a suicide at Terrell County Jail. Mentions of a lawsuit also came up six years ago, during the SPLOST 2005 referendum discussions, but the jail, in the end, was not included in that list of projects.

The request for proposals for the new jail calls for a total of 680 secure beds along with infrastructure to accommodate 1,100 in the future; 336 beds are minimum security, 144 are medium, and 72 maximum.

Diversion Center: Coming on line even sooner is the county-run Diversion/ Work Release Center, a residential facility for nonviolent inmates who have been sentenced to work release programs. The $3.3 million SPLOST 2005 project stands to divert some inmates from the jail and save the county money when construction concludes this coming December.

Now that the center is being built, officials are positive about the opportunity to divert nonviolent offenders from the jail, provide

support for employment, reduce recidivism and manage inmates at a lower cost to the community. Work-release inmates pay a lodging fee out of their salaries and can remain productive during their time in the system. The facility will open with accommodations for 50 inmates and could eventually house 80.

A Broader Look: While the jail clearly needs intervention to reach an acceptable standard, I spoke with some progressive activists who encouraged a broader look at our community’s efforts to handle crime and offenders. How will the jail function with regard to decreasing recidivism, reintegrating offenders into the economy and discouraging future crime? The situation seems bleak so far: the Athens Justice Project website reports that the average ACC Jail inmate has been arrested 11 times since 1992, and that addiction, mental illness, prior unemployment and unpreparedness for work are widespread and not adequately addressed.

Other citizen activists feel that a good deal of the jail money would be more wisely spent on increasing diversion/ work-release capacity, which is significantly cheaper and focuses on reintegration, and also on preventing crime, arrests and jail time—especially repeat offending. Officials say that the current diversion center capacity of 50 is based on a formal study estimate of likely eligible nonviolent inmates. With 336 minimum-security places in the total jail program after expansion, is there room for argument on this? And could we use more discussion on why jail capacity has had to triple in recent decades?

There exist compelling models for decreasing the criminal activities that most affect quality of life in a community. The National Network for Safe Communities (www. nnscommunities.org) propounds a strategy of directly engaging those likely to participate in group violence and overt drug markets. Typical results for the group violence program are 33–50 percent decreases in those crimes and the “reclaiming” of public spaces by the wider community.

Athens also has a network of government and nonprofit initiatives to divert offenders from jail—for example, the DUI/drug court and mental health court, and the Athens Justice Project’s combination of legal representation and probation treatment that both costs half of what incarceration would and helps put offenders on a more stable path.

One citizen who was involved in SPLOST project discussions had a sobering viewpoint: “Granted that new construction is sometimes urgently needed, but building a building— whether part of a jail, convention center or other institution—is usually simpler than tackling the complexities of the underlying issues like public safety, economic development, unemployment, education. It’s the nature of bureaucracy.”

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It was a beautiful morning, and we made the eight-mile drive from my in-laws’ farm to Plains and the Maranatha Baptist Church, where Jimmy Carter holds forth about one Sunday morning a month. An excellent Squeeze song came on just as we entered town and the speed limit dipped to 35. A couple of blocks past the main drag, Maranatha sits in a pecan orchard just off Highway 45.

On a Sunday morning when Carter is in town, there are far more cars than the small country church would normally boast. You can’t miss it.

No one seems too put out by the local deputies parked near the road nor the Secret Service folks at the church entrance—very civilized, only one metal-detector wand.

Firm, but fair. We think we’re early, but as we walk up to and enter the back doors, the former president is already talking, asking the crowd of maybe 175 to tell him where they are from—and what religious denominations they profess. We dodge a videographer in back and take up an empty pew a couple of rows further up. The church is nearly full, but there is room.

He’s at the front but not in the pulpit, conversing with the crowd like it’s his natural state. And it must be. The former president is in his 80s and, from the back of the room, both looks it and doesn’t. In his jacket and bolo tie he is at ease and in command. He asks how many of the assembled have traveled to Cuba: one. Then, how many would like to: hands go up all over the room. He tells us that he and Rosalyn have just returned from there and what a mistake it was for the U.S. to have isolated Cuba via embargo all these years.

While there, he met with prisoners, wives and mothers of Cubans held in the U.S., as well as members of the thriving Cuban-Jewish community in Havana—which, he reported, is in need of a rabbi. He also met with Raul and with Fidel, who, he reports, is recovering from his intestinal problems quite well. Candid, humble and witty, Carter shares these details

not like they are in confidence or evidence of his importance, but simply as one might news of people one had visited while away.

With a word, but little more, of his upcoming trip to North Korea, he seems to have fulfilled the requirement of answering for himself and what he’s been up to, and moves toward the lectern down front and his lesson.

If you’ve ever been to any Sunday School class, he segued to the chapter and verses that would be his focus precisely as any such teacher would: with seriousness, an awe for the subject that dwarfed our surroundings and a quiet confidence that most in earshot knew what he was talking about. I won’t go into the lesson—it was from Colossians and concerned Paul’s letter to a community of early Christians. But as I listened to him speak so knowledgeably on the writings of Paul, the first-century Roman setting and the essence of his letter to these people he had never met, Carter’s precise mind and open soul were both equally on display. But this was no exposition; just when I was asking myself why he did this at all, he seemed to provide an answer as he searched for the right word to express a particular thought: after all he had accomplished, he was still studying, preparing, thinking, praying… all of the habits that had kept his mind sharp, and his heart open, all of his life.

This is of course my opinion and nothing he ever need explain or admit. But what better way to honor the source of joy, comfort and grace that had taken him through life, through elation and trying times alike, than to open it up in a familiar setting a dozen or so times a year? Sharing his beliefs is likely neither help nor hindrance to appreciating this incredibly nimble servant’s mind sharing some of its core tenets. Because it’s Sunday School, he doesn’t come across as preachy; the reverence cuts a different way. It’s personal. You can’t disconnect the truth of what he says from who he is and all that he continues to do.

Beautiful words from a beautiful, dear man.

Our former president teaching Sunday School, for a while longer yet. You should probably go.

Alan Flurry Originally published by Alan Flurry at www.whatdoes greenmean.net.

theatre notes The Last Temptation of Krelborn Odd as this may seem, there are two major American plays with man-eating plants in them. One is Arthur L. Kopit’s Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feelin’ So Sad, a wildly absurdist play that won the Drama Desk Award in 1963. The other one is a rock musical in which the man-eating plant also sings.

The Town & Gown Players are currently running Little Shop of Horrors, the 1982 musical

by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, based on the 1960 Z-grade horror-comedy film by schlock king Roger Corman and adapted in 1986 to a movie directed by ex-Muppet Frank Oz. Few stage productions boast that kind of scruffy pedigree, but that’s a compliment, as the show is fun, catchy and messed-up in a

There’s one catch, however—it turns out the plant is sentient, very vocal and feeds on human blood. It proposes a Faustian bargain with Seymour, offering to use its alien powers to fulfill all of Seymour’s dreams—fame, fortune, and a life away from Skid Row with Audrey—if Seymour agrees to supply Audrey II with a steady supply of breathing, kicking Soylent Green.

The production is lively, especially the musical numbers. Musical director Jonathan Sparks does his usual fine job with his allsinging cast, especially the trio of street urchins (Amy Miller, Jennifer Spradley, Jazmin Pittman) who serve as a ‘60s girl-groupstyle Greek chorus throughout the play, and the band up in the stage loft is tight. Troy Copeland, unseen but definitely heard as the voice of Audrey II, gives the plant just the right edge of boisterous soul.

The marquee tunes— ”Skid Row (Downtown),” “Somewhere That’s Green,” “Suddenly Seymour”—are done solid justice.

Hardy and Meadows are engaging leads, and Carroll’s Mr. Mushnik is a wonder. The only false note in the casting may be Joshua Darnell in the pivotal role of Audrey’s sadistic, nitrous-huffing, leather-jacketed dentist boyfriend Orin Scrivello, DDS. Darnell has blond good looks and leadingman diction that are at odds with Scrivello’s psychobilly persona. As Mojo Nixon said, everybody has a little Elvis in him, and Darnell needs to find his inner King and bring it harder than he does here.

To bring Audrey II to life, Adams’ crew has constructed a series of Matt Hardy plays Seymour Krelborn in T&G’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. gradually larger plant puppets, the largest wonderful, wonderful way. It’s also an ambiof which requires a pair of stage hands to tious production for Town & Gown’s small manipulate its man-sized maw. The synching stage, but director G. Derek Adams, who of puppet to Copeland’s voice is often a bit helmed the comedy Epic Proportions earlier off, but that’s easy to overlook in the face of this season, makes it work.

Audrey II’s considerable personality. Just roll For those who may be unfamiliar with with it and enjoy.

Little Shop, the musical is set in the late ‘50s For those who are only familiar with the on an unnamed Bowery simply called Skid movie, be aware that Oz’s film changed the Row, where the blustering and beleaguered play’s ending significantly, and what you’ll be Mr. Mushnik (Steven Carroll) has a failing seeing is the play as originally written. This flower shop with two employees: Audrey (Ellen is actually a good thing, as the play’s ending Meadows), a tarnished neighborhood girl makes a lot more thematic sense. with a good heart but bad taste in men, and The overall result is a fun production of Seymour Krelborn (Matt Hardy), a well-meanLittle Shop of Horrors that’s mostly pleasing to ing nebbish Mushnik pulled from the orphanthe eye and completely pleasing to the ear, age to push a broom and who is secretly in definitely worth the price of a ticket to Skid love with Audrey. Mushnik is on the verge Row. of closing his shop for good when Seymour reveals the bizarre plant he has found, a weird John G. Nettles sort of Venus flytrappy thing he calls Audrey II. Thinking that such an odd plant might Little Shop of Horrors runs Thursday, Friday, and attract customers, they put Audrey II on disSaturday, Apr. 14–16, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Apr. 17, 2 play, and customers suddenly begin to flock p.m. Tickets are $15 ($12 for students and seniors) in. The business is saved, and the plant makes Friday and Saturday, $12 Thursday and Sunday. Call Seymour a hero.

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art notes The Lyndon House and Its Refusés The Chosen Ones: With two juried exhibitions (the Lyndon House and OCAF) happening simultaneously, we are given a chance to survey the local art scene in a cross-section of media and artistic approaches. The 36th annual Juried Exhibition at the Lyndon House Arts Center includes 160 pieces of artwork from local artists. Curated by Carla Hanzal (The Mint Museum), the exhibition indexes all varieties of two- and three-dimensional work: paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry and fiber art—with both familiar names and new talent in the mix.

Providing a fitting welcome to the exhibition is Jonathan Jacquet’s “Daisy and Victor (The Ongoing Conversation about Art),” as you enter the gallery. This allegorical painting in oil on panel depicts two children sitting at a round wood table scattered with objects including art history textbooks tied with string—which the girl slurps up like spaghetti—and a picture

geometric composition and shows the photographer’s patience (and maybe a little luck) in getting just the right shot of birds filling the spaces and breaking free of the grid to fly from the picture plane. Documenting beautiful decay in domestic scenes is Ginger Goekjian, with two photographs, including “Aunt Lucy’s Sink”: a reverent image of a sink in an old bathroom lit up like a shrine with yellow light.

Representing the three-dimensional category, local artist Cindy Jerrell has two stage constructions with puppet characters playing different roles. “A Song for You” stars a mythical cat-like woman in a burgundy dress and ballet slippers playing the lute. Behind her, a stag leaps through the sylvan night like a lost scene from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

(See last week’s Flagpole cover.) Perhaps the most stunning art work is not a painting or a photograph, but Olivia Terrell’s “Honeycomb Bib” necklace. This complex piece is as much sculpture as it is wearable art: a copper necklace fashioned as a honeycomb with golden and bronze enamel glistening in the chambers.

Some chambers are more built up than others, giving it a topographic quality that is simply breathtaking.

The exhibition fills four rooms and includes fine examples of artwork in other media not described here. Check out the show through May 10 and don’t forget to stop by the “Refusés” exhibition located at the Bob M. Snipes Water Resources Center on Barber Street to see 25 works by Athens artists not included in the juried collection.

Down the Road a Piece: The 16th annual Southworks juried exhibition at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation is also on display at the OCAF building in Watkinsville. Curated by Phaedra Siebert (Arkansas Art Center), this show pulls artwork from across the country with a strong representation by local artists. Again, a survey like this provides a snapshot of artistic life in our community. Knowing that several artists are represented both here and at the Lyndon House indicates the artists’ interest in participating in these kinds of events and the curators’ shared taste in choosing their work to represent the local scene.

On the whole, the selection of fiber and 3-D artwork is stronger here, with Caroline Montague’s bronze “New Stag” sculpture winning the Best in Show award. Elizabeth Barton’s “Double Exposure Spire” collage quilt is also noteworthy, an abstracted and jeweltoned architectural silhouette against a grayand-black background. A new name for me is Walt Curlee (Phenix City, AL), whose highly Jim Collins’ artwork is part of the 16th annual Southworks exhibition at OCAF through May 7. controlled and detailed pastoral scenes take on Currier and Ives with an almost manic precision. While at OCAF, don’t miss Jim Collins’ large mixed-media of Goya’s “Saturn Devouring His Son.” Upstairs, Jacquet’s box assemblages of found objects and worn-out industrial “Red Hen of Clarke County” is a magnificent chicken painted materials. These make for romantic storytelling sure to please mid-cluck in a faux-folk style—a likely mascot for our local any fan of Joseph Cornell. The Southworks exhibition is on Pro-Chicken contingent. The large folk art paintings of June view through May 7.

F. Johnston are rendered in acrylic on a rough, cement-like surface. Dark grays and browns with splashes of light and color depict subjects like a homeless woman sitting on a park bench, GMOA Surrealist Exhibition Events: On Apr. 21 at 5:30 p.m., Arielle Saiber (Bowdoin College) and Elliot King (University or a man on a porch rocking chair with a church fan in his lap. of Colorado and the University of Denver) will discuss High-profile Athens artists Jaime Bull and Andy Cherewick “Hyperdimensionality in Salvador Dalí’s Illustrations of Dante’s also appear in the show. Bull’s “Chimney Swifts,” a brightly ‘Paradiso’.” Also on Apr. 21st from 7 p.m. to midnight is colored painting on a gold background looks like a tribal mask “Keepin’ It Surreal: Student Night at GMOA.” The event will and reminds me of Chris Ofili’s paintings (without the cow include live music, crafting, a photo booth, tours and the dung). Cherewick’s “Ocean Loves Croker, Croker Loves the Sea” Surrealists’ parlor game, Exquisite Corpse. is highly textured with paint built up to create a choppy, rippling surface washing over broken bodies.

Several photographers are represented here as well. “Murano Bloomin’ Heck: Enrich your enjoyment of the spectacular spring blooms we’ve been witnessing with a drawing workshop at Abstract: A Venice Landfill” by Thom Houser is a rectangular the State Botanical Garden on Tuesday, Apr. 26 from 4–6 p.m. “landscape” of shards of colored Murano glass amid trash and Artist Toni Carlucci will teach techniques for drawing flora and weeds. A colorful composition of such precious debris makes a fauna in this free workshop. Pre-registration is required, call pointed juxtaposition of trash and treasure. Controlled chaos (706) 542-6156 to reserve a spot. appears in David Noah’s “Birds and Wires”—a small black-andwhite photo of birds sitting on and flying through telephone Caroline Barratt arts@flagpole.com wires. The square shape of the photograph emphasizes the l

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Restaurants: Favorite Italian

Winner

DePalma’s Italian Café

401 E. Broad St. · 706-354-6966 1965 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-369-0085 2080 Timothy Rd. · 706-552-1237

Runner-Up

Favorite Mexican/South American

323 E. Broad St. · 706-353-3911

Favorite Local Coffee House

Winner

Winner

175 Tallassee Rd. · 706-546-1570

1860 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-354-8000 1480 Baxter St. · 706-548-1099 1230 S. Milledge Ave. · 706-208-1979 780 E. Broad St. · 706-227-2161

414 N. Thomas St. · 706-353-8862

Sr. Sol

Runner-Up

Taqueria La Parrilla

2439 Jefferson Rd. · 706-549-4977 1431 Capital Ave. · 706-310-9991

Winner

Jittery Joe’s Coffee

Winner

184 W. Clayton St. · 706-549-0810

Runner-Up

Runner-Up—Tie

2425 Jefferson Rd. · 706-612-9219

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Favorite Bakery

259 W. Washington St. · 706-548-9175

Five Star Day Café

229 E. Broad St. · 706-543-8552 Favorite Asian

Winner

Ike and Jane

Big City Bread Cafe

149 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-548-9222

Runner-Up

Siri Thai Cuisine

367 Prince Ave. · 706-548-7667 Favorite Sushi

Winner

Athens Sushi Bar Utage 440 E. Clayton St. · 706-227-9339

Runner-Up

Shokitini

251 W. Clayton St. · 706-353-7933

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145 E. Clayton St. · 706-613-8773 1550 Oglethorpe Ave. · 706-549-5112

Runner-Up

393 N. Finley St. · 706-353-0029 Favorite Downhome/Southern

Winner

Weaver D’s Fine Foods

1591 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-850-7424 196 Alps Rd. · 706-549-3179 350 E. Broad St. · 706-850-5675 1430 Capital Ave. · 706-705-1510 Favorite Local Burger

Winner

Clocked!

Runner-Up

Five Star Day Café

229 E. Broad St. · 706-543-8552

The Grit

199 Prince Ave. · 706-543-6592

Runner-Up

Gymnopedie

675 Pulaski St. · http://gymnopedie.posterous.com

Winner

Last Resort Grill

184 W. Clayton St. · 706-549-0810

Runner-Up

Cecilia Villaveces Cakes

610 N. Milledge Ave. · 706-543-3308 Favorite Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt

259 W. Washington St. · 706-548-9175

Runner-Up

Farm 255

255 W. Washington St. · 706-549-4660

1016 E. Broad St. · 706-353-7797

Favorite Vegetarian Option

Favorite Dessert

Your Pie

1307 Prince Ave. · 706-850-1580

Runner-Up

Thai Spoon

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Winner

Red Lobster

297 E. Broad St. · 706-613-7449

Espresso Royale Caffe

Favorite Local Pizza

Harry’s Pig Shop

Runner-Up

1956 W. Broad St. · 706-549-5376

Winner

Last Resort Grill

Square One Fish Co.

Runner-Up

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Favorite American

Favorite Seafood

Winner

Favorite Barbecue

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very “alternative newsweekly” in the country has its annual “best of” reader contests, but Flagpole has always resisted. All Athens businesses are “the best” to somebody, as you can quickly tell from the Flagpole Guide to Athens. Hey, isn’t the Guide enough?

But, Flagpole readers have got to be some of the most discerning people in town. Wonder what their choices would be? We put it off as long as we could, and finally curiosity got the better of us. Okay, let’s find out. And we did, and here are the results, culled from the votes of just under 2,000 knowledgeable people, whose experience and tastes are honed by plowing through Flagpole every week. We knew Flagpole readers would respond, because they’re out around town eating in restaurants, drinking in bars, soaking up entertainment and are very much interested in the town they inhabit.

When we finally decided to find out Flagpole’s readers’ favorites, we jumped right in and launched this first-annual contest as fast as we could, with as many categories as we could think up on the spur of the moment. After all those years of delay, we figured we’d just throw it out there,

making it up as we went along, and fine-tune it next year, learning as we go. A bird in the hand, etc.

The response was almost overwhelming, but we finally got all the votes counted and checked carefully—a lot of the votes were really close, with very few runaway winners like Ort. This surely means that a lot of places that didn’t come in first this year very likely will next year. And it also means that during the next year we’ll all be on the lookout for new favorites while this year’s winners will be displaying their decals and certificates and aiming to repeat their success next year.

We believe, based on our own short experience, that a contest like this is worthwhile because it helps us remember what a special place Athens is and what special people and places make it so. They should be celebrated, and that’s what Athens Favorites does. They’re truly Athens favorites because those who know them best voted for them. Flagpole thanks all the Athens people and places named winners and all those others who can truly say, “Wait ’til next year.” Big thanks also to all who voted. These are your Athens Favorites.

Special thanks to our cover model, Liza Pitts—Miss UGA 2008; our photographers Carlo Nasisse and Cindy Jerrell, The Morton Theatre, interns Sarah Zagorski and Caroline Harris, Max and the entire Flagpole staff.

Favorite Steak

Winner

Porterhouse Grill

459 E. Broad St. · 706-369-0990

Runner-Up

Longhorn Steakhouse

196 Alps Rd. · 706-548-1341

Winner

Yoforia

1210 S. Milledge Ave. · 706-548-4020

Runner-Up

Yoguri

198 College Ave. · 706-354-8351 Favorite Buffet

Winner

Taste of India

131 E. Broad St. · 706-559-0000

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Come and Get Your Love!

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Runner-Up

Peking Restaurant

1935 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-549-0274 2725 Atlanta Hwy. · 706-549-9333 Favorite Breakfast

Winner

Mama’s Boy

197 Oak St. · 706-548-6249

Runner-Up

Big City Bread Cafe

393 N. Finley St. · 706-353-0029 Favorite Hangover Breakfast

Winner

Mama’s Boy

197 Oak St. · 706-548-6249

Runner-Up

Waffle House

Favorite Cheap Night

Winner

Taco Stand

2131 Hog Mountain Rd. · 706-769-3233 2230 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-549-5481 247 E. Broad St. · 706-549-1446 670 N. Milledge Ave. · 706-549-2894

Favorite Lunch

Winner

Last Resort Grill

184 W. Clayton St. · 706-549-0810

Runner-Up

Marti’s at Midday

1280 Prince Ave. · 706-543-3541

125 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-613-7100 Favorite Late Night (table service after 10 p.m.)

Winner

The Grill Runner-Up

Little Italy

Favorite Local Kid-Friendly

Winner

Brett’s Casual American Restaurant 3190 Atlanta Hwy. · 706-850-1395

Favorite Outdoor Dining

Cali ‘N’ Tito’s Runner-Up

Big City Bread Cafe

393 N. Finley St. · 706-353-0029

Favorite Date Night

The National

232 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-549-3450

Runner-Up

Last Resort Grill

184 W. Clayton St. · 706-549-0810 Favorite Special Occasion Restaurant

Winner

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171 College Ave. · 706-543-4770

Winner

Runner-Up

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Favorite Brunch

Last Resort Grill

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Runner-Up

125 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-613-7100

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Favorite Downhome/ Southern Restaurants!

Favorite Take Out

Winner

Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express 1021 Parkway Blvd. · 706-353-8889 1055 Gaines School Rd. · 706-543-8888

Runner-Up

Blowing Your Mind!

Peking Restaurant

1935 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-549-0274 2725 Atlanta Hwy. · 706-549-9333

1653 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-546-7300

Runner-Up

The National

232 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-549-3450

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Favorite Place to Eat When Someone Else Is Paying

Winner

Five & Ten

1653 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-546-7300

Runner-Up

The National

232 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-549-3450 Favorite Restaurant for Adventurous Eaters

Winner

The National

232 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-549-3450

Runner-Up

Farm 255

Favorite Wine Selection

Winner

Aromas

1235 S. Milledge Ave. · 706-208-0059

Runner-Up

The Winery

429 E. Broad St. · 706-613-0095 Favorite Place to Dance

Winner

8e’s Bar

120 E. Washington St. · 706-613-1764

Runner-Up

9d’s Bar

400 Clayton St. · 706-254-3998

255 W. Washington St. · 706-549-4660 Favorite Uniquely Athens Restaurant

Winner

The Grit

Favorite Happy Hour

Winner

The Capital Room

247 E. Washington St. · 706-850-6277

199 Prince Ave. · 706-543-6592

Runner-Up

Runner-Up

223 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-369-3144

Last Resort Grill

Little Kings Shuffle Club

184 W. Clayton St. · 706-549-0810

BARS: Favorite Speciality Drinks

Winner

Highwire Lounge

269 N. Hull St. · 706-543-8997

Runner-Up

Favorite Trivia

Favorite Beer Selection

Winner

Trappeze Pub

269 W. Washington St. · 706-543-8997

Runner-Up

The Globe

199 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-353-4721

Runner-Up

Caledonia

Favorite Place to Meet Someone You Would Not Bring Home to Mom

Winner

247 E. Washington St. · 706-850-6277

243 W. Washington St. · 706-254-3392

The Capital Room Runner-Up

Locos Grill & Pub

2020 Timothy Rd. · 706-549-7700 581 S. Harris St. · 706-548-7803 1985 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-208-0911 Favorite Karaoke

Winner

Shokitini

251 W. Clayton St. · 706-353-7933

Runner-Up

Walker’s Coffee & Pub

128 College Ave. · 706-543-1433 Favorite Open Mic Comedy Night

Winner

Flicker Theatre & Bar

263 W. Washington St. · 706-546-0039

Businesses:

256 W. Clayton St. · 706-549-5577

Winner

Normal Bar

1365 Prince Ave. · 706-548-6186

The Grit is Athens’ neighborhood restaurant, where the waitstaff is as familiar as the menu—but always with surprises. Sought out by touring musicians, small children, hungry lawyers and everybody who can’t decide between spinach feta lasagna and a Golden Bowl. (Winner: Favorite Vegetarian Option, Winner: Favorite Uniquely Athens Restaurant)

Max

Runner-Up

The Manhattan Cafe

337 N. Hull St. · 706-369-9767 Favorite Place to Meet Your Future Spouse

Winner

The Globe

199 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-353-4721

Runner-Up

Trappeze Pub

269 W. Washington St. · 706-543-8997 Favorite Uniquely Athens Bar

Winner

The Globe

199 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-353-4721

Runner-Up

Favorite Naughty Business

Winner

Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother 458 E. Clayton St. · 706-543-4454

Runner-Up

Sexy Suz

50 Ganies School Rd. · 706-850-6919 Favorite Store to Buy a Gift for Her

Winner

Helix

146 E. Clayton St. · 706-354-8631

Runner-Up

Aurum Studios

125 E. Clayton St. · 706-546-8826 Favorite Store to Buy a Gift for Him

Winner

Helix

146 E. Clayton St. · 706-354-8631

Runner-Up

Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother 458 E. Clayton St. · 706-543-4454

The Manhattan Cafe

337 N. Hull St. · 706-369-9767 Carlo Nasisse

Cindy Jerrell

The Mama’s Boy crowd started up in a space that had always been doomed to failure and made it a resounding success with a friendly fidelity to mouthwateringly good food from breakfast tofu stir fries through luncheon pimiento cheese, chicken salad and fried green tomatoes. (Winner: Favorite Breakfast, Winner: Favorite Hangover Breakfast, Runner Up: Favorite Brunch)

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Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother would make an English teacher say “most unique.” This cornucopia of cool and kitsch is a general store filled with the things you need and the things you want—serious stuff with a flair, silly baubles with a smile. Costume headquarters for all seasons. (Winner: Favorite Naughty Business, Winner: Favorite Uniquely Athens Store, Runner Up: Favorite Store to Buy a Gift for Him)

2011 Athens Favorites

Favorite Store to Buy a Gift for Mom

Favorite Place to Buy Beer

Winner

Winner

146 E. Clayton St. · 706-354-8631

1655 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-543-6989 3685 Atlanta Hwy. · 706-316-2337

Helix

Runner-Up

Native America Gallery

195 E. Clayton St. · 706-543-8425 Favorite Local Boutique

Winner

Five Points Bottle Shop Runner-Up

The Beer Growler

1059 Baxter St. · 706-850-6565 Favorite Uniquely Athens Store

Helix

Winner

Runner-Up

458 E. Clayton St. · 706-543-4454

337 N. Hull St. · 706-369-9767

Cheeky Peach

269 N. Hull St. · 706-353-1322 Favorite Place to Buy Local Art

Winner

Aurum Studios

125 E. Clayton St. · 706-546-8826

Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother Runner-Up

Agora

260 W. Clayton St. · 706-316-0130

Music: Favorite Recording Studio

Runner-Up

Winner

260 W. Clayton St. · 706-316-0130

160 Winston Dr. · 706-227-0680

Agora

Favorite Place to See Local Art

Winner

ATHICA

160 Tracy St. · 706-208-1613

Runner-Up

Chase Park Transduction Runner-Up—Tie

Full Moon Studio

Favorite Thrift/Vintage Store

Winner

Agora

260 W. Clayton St. · 706-316-0130

Runner-Up

Dynamite

143 N. Jackson St. · 706-543-1243 Favorite Place to Buy Wine

Winner

Five Points Bottle Shop 1655 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-543-6989 3685 Atlanta Hwy. · 706-316-2337

Runner-Up

Win WINNER Reader Picks

1427 S. Lumpkin St. 706-227-9979

Drive-By Truckers • Deerhunter •Bright Eyes •REM 2011 Widespread Panic • Hope for agoldensummer • Toro y Moi Athens s ite vor Fa The Whigs • Kelly Hogan • Bob Mould •Cracker Rock*a*teens • Bloodkin • Dodd Ferrelle • The Futurebirds WINNER The Dexateens • Dead Confederate • The Music Tapes Thanks, for entrusting us with music for•14 Amy RayAthens, • The Glands • Harvey Milkyour •Azure Ray Illyears Ease Elf Power • Don Chambers and Goat • Star Room Boys CPT Staff 2011: Hal Al Shedad • Heart in the Hornet’s Nest • Booker T Tom Lewis David Barbe David Lowery Spring • Pacific Andy UV • LeMaster The Woggles • West Motel JoelTigers Hatstat Asa End Leffer Native • Second Sons Mr. Falcon • Macha Hidden NateKid Nelson Drew • Vandenberg Matt • Tuttle Thomas Johnson Spots • Bo Bedingfield and the Wydelles •Clint Maul • Starry Crowns • Perpetual Groove • The Olivia Tremor Control CPT Interns: Bennett Moon Lewis Band of HorsesAnsley • The Tom CollinsKameon •Matt Haroula Rose • Bettye Rushing Prather LaVette • Kuroma • Maria Taylor • Animal Collective Chase Park Transduction - Recording.

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Modern Skirts • Gift Horse • Bambara Thayer Sarrano Twin Tigers •chaseparktransduction.com Kenosha Kid • Orenda Fink • Vic Chesnutt Of Montreal160 • LayWinston Down Mains Motel • Jerry Joseph Dr••West 706End 227 0680

CHASE PARK TRANSDUCTION Voted Athens’ Favorite Recording Studio!

Reader Picks

John Keane Studio

165 Hillcrest Ave. · 706-548-4137 Favorite Live Music Venue (less than 200 capacity)

Winner

Caledonia

256 W. Clayton St. · 706-549-5577

Runner-Up

Flicker Theatre & Bar

263 W. Washington St. · 706-546-0039 Favorite Live Music Venue (200+ capacity)

Winner

40 Watt Club

Original Design

by Melanie Morgan from the Landscape Series

285 W. Washington St. · 706-549-7871

Runner-Up

The Melting Point

295 E. Dougherty St. · 706-549-7051

Gosford Wine

Thank You for voting us your

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY LOCAL ART and your 2nd Favorite Place to Buy Something For Her!

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10 School St. · 706-769-4100

Flicker Theatre & Bar

263 W. Washington St. · 706-546-0039

CUBAN SANDWICH • TOSTONES • QUESADILLAS • TACOS • BURRITOS • LOMO

8e’s Bar aimed for a decade that is just retro enough to have come back around to attract a younger crowd, too—such a great concept that it has spawned Second-Place winner 9d’s, featuring its own decade. Music, ambiance, like-minded conviviality: the place to go for dancing in good company. (You know who you are.) (Winner: Favorite Place to Dance)

Thanks

• QUESADILLAS • TACOS • BURRITOS • LOMO SALTADO • WINGS • EMPANADAS

Carlo Nasisse

SALTADO • WINGS • EMPANADAS • SHAKES • MADUROS • CUBAN SANDWICH • TOSTONES

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Favorite Non-traditional Place to See Live Music

Winner

Farm 255

255 W. Washington St. · 706-549-4660

Runner-Up

Terrapin Beer Co.

265 Newton Bridge Rd. · 706-549-3377 Favorite Place to Buy Music

Winner

Wuxtry Records

197 E. Clayton St. · 706-369-9428

Runner-Up

Schoolkids Records

264 E. Clayton St. · 706-353-1666

Pets and Kids’ Stuff: Favorite Vet Clinic

Winner

Favorite Kids’ Classes

Winner

Tree House Kid and Craft 815 W. Broad St. · 706-850-8226

Runner-Up—Tie

Dancefx

1260 S. Milledge Ave · 706-355-3078

Yoga Sprouts

www.yogasprouts.com · 706-372-1757 Favorite Picnic Spot

Winner

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 Milledge Ave. · 706-542-1244

Runner-Up

UGA North Campus www.uga.edu

Services: Favorite Hotel

Hope Animal Medical Center

Winner

Runner-Up

500 College Ave. · 706-546-0430

1150 Mitchell Bridge Rd. · 706-546-7879

South Athens Animal Clinic

2040 S. Milledge Ave. · 706-353-8970 Favorite Place to Take a Pet

Winner

Hotel Indigo Runner-Up

Foundry Park Inn and Spa

295 E. Dougherty St. · 706-549-7020 Favorite Hair Salon

Memorial Dog Park

Winner

Runner-Up

312 E. Broad St. · 706-208-5222

298 Gran Ellen Dr. · 706-613-3580

Sandy Creek Dog Park

400 Bob Holman Rd. · 706-613-3631 Favorite Place to Go with Kids

Winner

Memorial Park and Bear Hollow 293 Gran Ellen Dr. · 706-613-3580

Runner-Up—Tie

Bishop Park

705 Sunset Dr. · 706-613-3589

Sandy Creek Park and Nature Center www.sandycreekpark.com www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com

Helix is just the cool and interesting shop you would expect to find while strolling around downtown, a perfect complement to the nighttime music scene and an unfailing potpourri of gifts for everybody from sweethearts to kids and their mammas and daddies. (Winner: Favorite Store to Buy a Gift for Her, Winner: Favorite Store to Buy a Gift for Him, Winner: Favorite Store to Buy a Gift for Mom, Winner: Favorite Local Boutique) Favorite Massage Therapist

Winner

Winner

585 Research Dr. · 706-340-2098

Runner-Up

Kim Paquette Powell of Lotus Sun Omni Club 2361 W. Broad St. · 706-369-3111 Therapeutics 1055 Gaines School Rd. · 706-206-4063 Runner-Up

YMCA of Athens

Kim Lisenbee

115 Hampton Park Dr. · 706-613-0467 Favorite Tattoo Studio

Winner

Pain and Wonder Tattoo Studio

Republic Runner-Up

285 W. Washington St. · 706-208-9588

Runner-Up

163 N. Jackson St. · 706-353-0500 Favorite Stylist

Winner

Matthew Wheeler of Emporium Hair and Color Salon 187 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-546-7598

Runner-Up

Lyric Bellotte of Republic

312 E. Broad St. · 706-208-5222

915 Hawthorne Ave. · 706-543-6596 Favorite Creative Classes

Winner

Canopy Studio

160 Tracy St. · 706-549-8501

Runner-Up

Good Dirt

Walk the Line

Rocket Salon

Favorite Place to Get Fit

364 E. Broad St. · 706-369-9424 Favorite Spa

Winner

Urban Sanctuary Spa

510 N. Thomas St. · 706-355-3161

Stuff Around Town:

810 N. Chase St. · 706-613-3947

Runner-Up

Foundry Park Inn and Spa

295 E. Dougherty St. · 706-425-9700

Favorite Athens Icon

Winner

William “Ort” Carlton www.flagpole.com/Weekly/Ort

Runner-Up

The Arch

www.uga.edu Cindy Jerrell

Cindy Jerrell

Five Points Bottle Shop is an Athens institution serious about what it does best, which is stocking a wide array of wine, beer, whiskeys and liquors and helping you find what you need for every occasion, unless you’re underage, and then they’ll grab your ID (“No crybabies!”). (Winner: Favorite Place to Buy Wine, Winner: Favorite Place to Buy Beer)

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William Orten Carlton = Ort. has been writing for Flagpole since we started and was already an icon before that. Old records, zip codes, back roads, diners, Goss Community presses, arcane radio call signals, doorknob teeth: you name it, Ort knows it. (Winner: Favorite Athens Icon)

2011 Athens Favorites

Carlo Nasisse

THANK YOU! for making us Athens’ Favorite Hotel

Pain & Wonder Tattoo Studio has done as much as anybody to create the Athens look, and their satisfied customers are their best advertisements (other than Flagpole). Serious artists are at work here, and you can admire their handiwork on decorated people all around town. (Winner: Favorite Tattoo Studio) Favorite Place to Tailgate

Winner

UGA North Campus

Runner-Up

Twilight Criterium

www.athenstwilight.com Favorite Local Radio

www.uga.edu

Runner-Up

Myers Quad www.uga.edu

Favorite Non-Profit/Charity

Winner

Project Safe

Winner

WUGA, 91.7FM www.wuga.org

Runner-Up

WUOG, 90.5FM www.wuog.org

Favorite Local Politician

www.project-safe.org

Runner-Up

Nuçi’s Space www.nuci.org

Favorite Festival/Event

Winner

AthFest: Music, Arts, Film and Kids Festival

Winner

Gwen O’Looney

Join us for our weekly events ...

WED | 4/13 | 5-7p THU | 4/14 | 6-8p FRI | 4/15 Canine Cocktail Hour The Madison Patio Pet-friendly $3 Salty-Dogs & Greyhounds

gwenathens@gmail.com

Runner-Up

Kelly Girtz

kelly.girtz@athensclarkecounty.com

2011

Athens Favorites Reader Picks

WINNER

Worthy of Mention…

VOTED ATHENS’

Some answers were off the charts but still intriguing, so here’s a random sampling of the wit and wisdom out there in the Flagpole demographic.

2011 Athens Favorites

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Favorite Italian: Dean Martin Favorite American: Barack Obama Favorite Asian: Amy Tan Favorite Mexican/South American: Roberto Bolano Favorite Sushi: Raw Favorite Barbecue: Pork Favorite Steak: Salisbury Favorite Vegetarian Option: Rice Favorite Hangover Breakfast: Vodka waffles Favorite Lunch: Ham sandwiches Favorite Cheap Night: Chex Mix and water Favorite Restaurant for Adventurous Eaters: Taco Bell after 2 a.m.

Favorite Place to Dance: My bedroom Favorite Place to Meet Someone You Would Not Bring Home to Mom: Dad’s house Favorite Place to Meet Your Future Spouse: Also my bedroom; AA meeting; Wish I knew Favorite Naughty Business: ACC Parking Services; UGA; Wal-Mart Favorite Recording Studio: My bedroom; My bathroom

Live After Five The Madison Patio Live music by Justin Brogdon

Favorite Place to Take a Pet: My bedroom Favorite Picnic Spot: On side of road; Laundromat Favorite Tattoo Studio: ACC Jail Favorite Spa: Place on I-20 with the blackedout windows Favorite Place to Get Fit: My ass Favorite Creative Classes: How to Make a Baby in Only 15 Minutes Favorite Place to Tailgate: My couch Favorite Festival/Event: Christmas Favorite Local Politician: Paul Brown…

OMG Just Kidding!

FAVORITE CREATIVE CLASS!

THIS WEEKEND!

APRIL 13, 2011 · FLAGPOLE.COM

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

ARTHUR (PG-13) Let’s face it. A large chunk of today’s movie watchers, largely the ones who make up British comic Russell Brand’s fanbase, don’t know who Arthur Bach, Dudley Moore or Sir John Gielgud are, and they probably only know Christopher Cross’ Oscar-winning song “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” in passing.

For those unfortunates, the new Arthur will serve its disposable, comedic purpose. Laugh today, forgotten tomorrow.

Brand plays the drunken near billionaire as a man-child, emphasis on child as he barely varies his whiny, highpitched delivery. Helen Mirren is an above adequate stand-in for Gielgud, who won an Academy Award, but that is all she is. Let’s face it. Anyone still harboring nostalgic notions of Moore’s comic genius, Gielgud’s withering stentorian putdowns and Cross’ cheesy, lovable Yacht Rock anthem need merely watch the original via Netflix’s Instant Queue and skip this remake. It’s not as if anyone will still be watching Brand’s version 30 years later. Yet a 60-year anniversary release of the 1981 classic will not be out of the question.

BEASTLY (PG-13) A literal modern day fairy tale, Beastly stars I Am Number Four’s Alex Pettyfer (how did this guy escape The CW for the big screen?) as vain, misunderstood, rich boy, Kyle. When Kyle runs afoul of a witch (Mary-Kate Olsen) at his ridiculously posh private high school, she turns him into a hideously scarred and tattooed “monster” with a year to find someone who’ll love him.

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.

CEDAR RAPIDS (R) A small town lifer, Tim Lippe (Ed Helms), is sent to the annual insurance conference in the big city of Cedar Rapids, IA, where he learns the ropes from some

convention veterans, led by John C. Reilly. Hopefully, Miguel Arteta can recover from the disappointing, but funny Youth in Revolt. The best gag given away in the trailer involves Isiah Whitlock, better known to “Wire” fans as Clay “Shee-it” Davis, getting in a “Wire” reference. With Anne Heche, Stephen Root, Kurtwood Smith, Alia Shawkat, Rob Corddry and Sigourney Weaver.

CONSPIRATOR (PG-13) Robert Redford directs the story of Mary Surratt (Robin Wright), the lone female conspirator charged in the assassination of 16th President Abraham Lincoln. James McAvoy plays the reluctant lawyer who must defend a woman vilified by a large swath, though not the whole, of the recovering nation.

With Redford and this cast, also including Tom Wilkinson, Alexis Bledel, Justin Long, Evan Rachel Wood, Danny Huston, Stephen Root and Kevin Kline, it’s hard to believe Conspirator could look so TV movie-ish, but the trailer proves otherwise.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES (PG) I really enjoyed the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie, and its sequel, Rodrick Rules, is no different. Middle schooler Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon, who could be a lost Savage brother) must contend with brotherly abuse from his mean older sibling, Rodrick (Devon Bostick).

Adding to Greg’s middle school misery is the return of Chirag Gupta (Karan Brar) and an unrequited crush on Holly Hills (Peyton List). Fortunately, Greg still has best bud, Rowley (Robert Capron), by his side. I. DRIVE ANGRY (R) The plot is textbook ‘70s exploitation. A vengeful father, John Milton (the not angry enough Nicolas Cage), escapes from Hell to save his granddaughter from the cult leader (Billy Burke) who murdered his daughter. I get all gooey inside just typing that synopsis. Along the way, Milton picks up a pretty short-order waitress (Amber Heard), reunites with an old pal (David Morse) and kills a lot of evil cult members. Hot on his trail are a bounty hunter from Hell named The Accountant (William Fichtner) and not nearly enough state troopers, led

by Tom Atkins.

M OVIE L ISTI N GS Schedules often change after our deadline. Please call ahead.

ACC LIBRARY (706-613-3650) Pretty Bird (R) 7 (Th. 4/14)

CINÉ (706-353-3343)

Cedar Rapids (R) 9:45 (no 9:45 show Su. 4/17), 2:30 (Sa. 4/16 & Su. 4/17) The King’s Speech (R) 4:30 (W. 4/13 & Th. 4/14), 7:15 (W. 4/13), 4:45, 7:15 (starts F. 4/15), 2:15 (Sa. 4/16 & Su. 4/17) Of Gods and Men (R) 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 (starts F. 4/15) (no 9:30 show Su. 4/17) The Room (R) 12:00 (F. 4/15) Somewhere (R) 9:50 (W. 4/13 & Th. 4/14) The Way Back (PG-13) 4:15, 7:00 (W. 4/13 & Th. 4/14)

UGA TATE CENTER THEATER (706-542-6396)

No Country for Old Men (R) 8:00 (Th. 4/14) True Grit (PG-13) 3:00, 6:00, 9:00 (F. 4/15–Su. 4/17)

Accurate movie times for the Carmike 12 (706-354-0016), Beechwood Stadium 11 (706-546-1011) and Georgia Square 5 (706-548-3426) cinemas are not available by press time. Visit www.flagpole.com for updated times.

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HANNA (PG-13) See Movie Pick.

HENRY’S CRIME (R) Guess who’s back? Keanu. Henry (Keanu Reeves) is released from prison for a crime he didn’t commit. What’s the first thing the free man does? Target the bank he went away for not robbing. This comedy from Malcolm Venville (44 Inch Chest) and writers Sacha Gervasi (The Terminal) and David White (Undisputed II and III) also stars Vera Farmiga, Judy Greer, James Caan, Peter Stormare and Fisher “You may know me from Short Circuit and its terrible sequel” Stevens.

HOP (PG) I’m still a sucker for a grand holiday fantasy factory sequence, and Hop opens with a spectacular one, detailing how all the marshmallow chicks and hollow chocolate bunnies are produced. Unfortunately, the family film goes creatively downhill from that high point. While the old Easter Bunny (v. Hugh Laurie) prepares to hand the holiday icon reins over to his son, E.B. (v. Russell Brand), the younger bunny runs away to Hollywood to be a drummer in a rock and roll band. There he meets slacker Fred O’Hare (James Marsden), whose life apparently peaked 20 years ago, when he saw the Easter Bunny. The one slightly surprising twist in this whole tale—Fred becomes the first human Easter Bunny—is given away at the beginning of the movie.

INSIDIOUS (PG-13) A family (headed

by Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne) suspect their home is haunted, only to discover it is actually their bedridden, comatose son who is the target of some frightful, malevolent spirits.

According to the marketing campaign for this horror superstar team-up of the creators of Saw—director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannel—and Paranormal Activity—Oren Peli, a simple producer here—“Insidious is Insidious is Insidious is….” You get the point. I shall now clarify what Insidious is. Be sure to read the following in your best scary voice. Insidious is… a spinetinglingly scary, haunted house movie in the (Robert) wise, oldfashioned (i.e., no blood/gore) way.

THE KING’S SPEECH (R) After the death of his father, George V (Michael Gambon), and the shocking abdication of his older brother, Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), new King George VI, aka Bertie (newly minted Academy Award winner Colin Firth), must overcome a lifelong speech impediment to deliver a rousing message upon the outbreak of World War II. The King’s Speech is one of the year’s most humorous, albeit delivered with a stiff British carriage, and tremendously well-acted (kudos to Firth, Rush and Helena Bonham Carter as Bertie’s loyal wife and queen) films.

LIMITLESS (PG-13) Limitless, the new film from Illusionist director Neil Burger, is pretty much about star Bradley Cooper’s career. He goes from being “Alias”’s Will Tippin to “The A-Team’s” Face in the course of two hours. Writer Eddie Morra stumbles upon a designer drug that opens up the limitless potential of the human brain.

Soon, Eddie is making millions from the stock market and drawing the attention of a Wall Street bigwig (Robert De Niro). But with all shortcuts, a catch comes in the drug’s habit-forming, deadly side effects. Still, who wouldn’t want to be the very best they could be if all it cost was $800 a pill and an 18-hour blackout here or there, during which you may or may not commit

murder. Nicely adapted from the Allan Glynn novel by Leslie Dixon—I do wish she’d found a better means to convey the story than voiceover— and stylishly directed by Burger (the cinematic world looks better, brighter when Eddie’s on NZT), Limitless needs a better advertising campaign. It’s a lot better than you think it’s going to be.

THE LINCOLN LAWYER (R) The Lincoln Lawyer seems like the next great drama from TNT. Matthew McConaughey would make many a dreary summer weeknight fly by as slick attorney Mickey Haller, who does business out of the backseat of his roomy town car. As a movie, this legal thriller says all the right things in all the right ways. Too bad courtroom dramas are a dime a dozen on TV. Why pay exorbitant movie theater ticket prices when you can get the exact story in an hour on “Law & Order: NCIS: Las Vegas?” True, you’ll have to settle for Chris O’Donnell rather than McConaughey, but Ryan Philippe might guest-star as a pretty boy on trial for beating women. You know the exact ride you’re in for as you soon as you climb in the Lincoln’s roomy backseat.

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (R) After finding two million dollars, Llewelyn Moss (Babs’ stepson Josh Brolin) is hunted by ruthless, Hulkhaired killer, Anton Chigurh (Academy Award winner Javier Bardem who plays the milk-chugging sociopath as more bogeyman than hitman), with only weary lawman, Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), to protect him. After Fargo, the Coen Brothers seemed to bog down in entertaining structural exercises (O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Man Who Wasn’t There) and flip comedies (The Big Lebowski, Intolerable Cruelty, The Ladykillers). With No Country, the fraternal filmmakers defeat irrelevance with the sharpness of their moviemaking tools, the adroitness of their writing and the perfectly complementary acting troupe.

OF GODS AND MEN (R) In a Muslim community in North Africa, eight French Christian monks (including Lambert Wilson from the latter two Matrixs and Michael Lonsdale aka Moonraker’s Hugo Drax) must decide whether to flee in the face of advancing fundamentalist terrorists. France’s official entry for the 2010 Best Foreign Language Oscar didn’t make the final cut. Some of filmmaker Xavier Beauvois’ previous films were Cannes Award winner Don’t Forget You’re Going to Die and Cesar nominees Le Petit Lieutenant and Nord.

PAUL (R) I had high hopes for Paul.

Written by and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and directed by Greg Mottola (Superbad and Adventureland), this road trip comedy should have been the alien homage equivalent of Pegg and Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead/Hot Fuzz. Maybe Wright’s guiding hand as director and cowriter was more important than believed because Paul is nowhere near as smart or funny as those two genre love letters. Paul is by no means a bad movie, just a disappointing one. Two British geeks, Graham and Clive (Pegg and Frost), run into an on the lam extraterrestrial named Paul and voiced by Seth Rogen.

PRETTY BIRD (R) 2008. From his days with David Gordon Green to his stint on “Parks and Recreation,” I’ve grown quite fond of Paul Schneider.

In his directing debut, Schneider, who also cowrote the screenplay, guides the comic tale of three would-be inventors of a rocket belt, whose dream turns into a nightmare of recriminations, kidnapping and murder. The impressive cast includes Billy Crudup, Paul Giamatti and Kristen Wiig. Schneider was nominated for the Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize.

RANGO (PG) Boasting a cute trailer, this animated feature from Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski stars his lead pirate, Johnny Depp, as the voice of a chameleon that wants to be a gunslinging hero. Rango must put his skills, if he has any, to the test to protect a Western town from bandits.

RIO (PG) A domesticated macaw from Minnesota named Blu (v. Jesse Eisenberg) meets the bird of his dreams, miss independent Jewel (v. Anne Hathaway). Together they fly away to Rio de Janeiro. Director Carlos Saldanha leaves the Ice Age behind after three blockbusters to fly south where it’s warmer. Screenwriter Don Rhymer is responsible for Big Momma’s House (and its sequel) and the surprising Surf’s Up. 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).

SCREAM 4 (R) On a book tour for her self-help bestseller, serial killer survivor Sydney Prescott (Neve Campbell) returns to Woodsboro where she reconnects with friends, family and the Ghostface Killer him/herself. Courteney Cox and David Arquette reprise their roles as Sydney’s fellow survivors, TV newswoman Gale Weathers-Riley and Deputy Dewey Riley. The return of director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson, who skipped out on the third installment, have me excited for this horror four-quel.

SOMEWHERE (R) Bad boy actor Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff, who has some real life experience to draw from), rocking the Hollywood lifestyle pretty hard at the Chateau Marmont, is visited by his daughter (Elle Fanning, Dakota’s little sister). Oscar winner Sofia Coppola’s new film won the Golden Lion, the top prize at the Venice Film Festival. Expect a typical Sofia Coppola cinematic experience whether or not you like it. With Michelle Monaghan (Eagle Eye) and Laura Ramsey (The Ruins).

SOUL SURFER (PG) The second release from new distributor FilmDistrict, Soul Surfer is based on the true story of teenaged surfer Bethany Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb), who lost her arm but not her desire to hang ten to a shark attack.

A ludicrously buff Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt appear as Bethany’s father and mother. Writer-director Sean McNamara has a long history of Nickelodeon/Disney TV movies and shows as well as the features Raise Your Voice and Bratz.

SOURCE CODE (PG-13) Duncan Jones, the son of David Bowie, tones down some of his art house-ier inclinations for Source Code, a thrilling sci-fi/

action movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a soldier, Colter Stevens, enlisted in an experimental operation to travel back in time for eight minutes and uncover the mastermind of a terrorist attack on a Chicago commuter train.

If he doesn’t, a dirty bomb will level downtown Chicago.

SUCKER PUNCH (PG-13) In an alternate 1950s, a girl (Emily Browning) loses her mother and, after a violent rampage, is institutionalized by her creepy stepfather. Baby Doll, as she comes to be known, is scheduled for a lobotomy in five days. To escape her fate, she runs to an alternate reality inside her head, where she and a few of the other girls must battle German zombies, orcs, giant samurai, dragons, etc. It’s like the end of Ghostbusters, and whatever Snyder thinks of comes to life for the girls to fight.

TANGLED (PG) Disney’s 50th animated feature entertains like some of the best the House of Mouse has ever offered. Can you imagine how magical this fairy tale could have been had it been traditionally animated and simply titled Rapunzel?

TRUE GRIT (PG-13) After the killing of her paw, young Mattie Ross (newcomer Hallie Steinfeld) intends to get her revenge so she hires U.S. Marshal Reuben “Rooster” Cogburn (Jeff Bridges, who is just getting better with age) to go after the sumbitch named Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin).

Joined by dandy Texas Ranger LeBoeuf (Matt Damon), Mattie and Rooster track Chaney beyond civilization and into Cherokee country. Author Charles Portis’s simple tale of Wild West revenge could not be brought back to the big screen with more intricately written word play and vibrant characterizations.

UNKNOWN (PG-13) Liam Neeson continues his mid-career crisis with another Taken-type vehicle. What starts as a frightening, lonely thriller loses steam before the thriller’s big reveal, which is telegraphed a bit by the presence of certain supporting characters, and totally blows the ending, which could have been tremendously interesting had Martin behaved characterappropriately. Unknown is no Taken.

THE WAY BACK (PG-13) Another POW escape flick a la The Great Escape and Rescue Dawn, The Way Back chronicles the efforts of several soldiers, led by the young (Jim Sturgess, 21), to break out of a gulag in Sovietoccupied Poland. The six companions then trek across Asia to hoped-for safety in India.

YOUR HIGHNESS (R) Wow. Talk about a misfire. Writing a movie about being stoned is one thing; writing a movie while stoned a quite sad other.

Everyone in this talented cast and crew must have signed on based on the admittedly awesome idea and a sense of friendship because the script, by star Danny McBride and Ben Best, may be one of the year’s least-baked. Heroic Prince Fabious (James Franco, whose stunningly deadpan performance rescues many a scene in distress) and his smug brother, Prince Thadeous (McBride), embark on a quest to save Fabious’ betrothed (Zooey Deschanel) from the evil wizard Leezar (Justin Theroux). Right now, I’m sure you’re with me, thinking how fantastic this movie’s going to be. A sword and sorcery farce from the “Eastbound & Down”/ Pineapple Express guys!

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Alas, ye excitement ends there. The movie is less funny than some of David Gordon Green’s ultra-somber indie dramas (lest you forget this guy was the IT indie filmmaker at one time). Insert lazy conclusion playing off title (something something something more like your career lowness).

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Saoirse Ronan star Saoirse Ronan, who already has an Oscar nomination from her searing turn in Wright’s Atonement.

In a winter wonderland, Hanna (Ronan) lives with her father, former CIA operative Erik Heller (Eric Bana). Trained all her life to be the perfect assassin, Hanna is sent into the civilized wilds to kill Marissa Wiegler

(Cate Blanchett), Erik’s former CIA handler.

But Marissa is wise to Erik’s plan, making every single character both hunter and prey, which sets up one long chase punctuated by a couple of pauses for Hanna, Marissa, Erik, Marissa’s humorously dressed paid thugs (led by the creepy Tom Hollander) and the audience to catch their breath. Wright’s fabulously varied locations—capped off by an abandoned Grimm’s-themed park in Berlin—for his action set pieces are then choreographed to the beats of the Chemical Brothers. It’s part action movie, part rave (so bring a pacifier).

I am fascinated by the lack of controversy over the film’s portrayal of violent acts committed by this teenage girl. In the time leading up to Kick-Ass, you couldn’t avoid the TV talking heads lamenting the downfall of society. Sorry, Hanna, your media profile isn’t big (or sexy?) enough to justify 15 minutes of Fox News’ valuable airtime. Then again, the movie is set in Europe, so it’s more proof of their societal degradation, not ours. That’s a relief!

Unlike several of its hip action peers that want to be videogames, Hanna is the badass action movie that videogames want to be. Hanna uses its extreme locations, exotic foreignness, incongruous protagonist and block-rocking beats to hypnotize. You can’t look away until one of the cats catches one of the mice. Don’t let Hanna get away.

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miscellany Get Your ATH Together Help Japan from Afar: Wednesday, Apr. 20, several restaurants and at least 50 bars have agreed to donate 10 percent of their receipts to the Save the Children Fund, which benefits victims of the recent disaster in Japan. RPM owner and event organizer Shawn Marsh says, “We did a lot of research and concluded that this charity was efficient, and children are affected tremendously by events such as this.” Ask your server or bartender if his or her establishment is participating, or look up the Facebook group “Athens United For Japan” for many more details and a list of participants.

performances by Already Taken (Atlanta teenagers—including two of B-52 Cindy Wilson’s children), Mr. Falcon, The HEAP and the Lefty Hathaway Band. Record Store Day even has its own website: www.recordstoreday.com.

Fashion Bug in Athens: If your appetite for style wasn’t satisfied by the Athens Fashion Collective’s Apr. 9 show, next week is perfect for you: the first Athens Fashion Week is taking place Apr. 20–22. A $25 all-access day pass gets you into the main event at the Classic Center Wednesday, Apr. 20. The men’s fashion show will include local designers Bacon Handmade Neckwear and Otter Bay Company, in addition to several national brands. Local designer Judith March will debut her never-before-seen fall line of gameday attire, according to Fashion Week P.R. Chair Nicole McClellan, and there’s also a Victoria’s Secret show featuring the company’s spring 2011 swimsuit collection.

Unity in the Community: Global Youth Service Day is the largest service day in the world, with over 100 countries and six continents participating, and HandsOn Northeast Georgia is making sure Athens doesn’t get left out. HandsOn has set up a host of opportunities for Athens’ locals to take part in volunteer activities Friday, Apr. 15 through Sunday, Apr. 17. The weekend’s theme is “Grow Unity in the Community: Go Green for Global Youth Service Day!” Over 400 of Athens’ young people will participate, ages five to 25, in activities that have been identified by local high school students as community needs.

Students planned service projects following environmental themes such as school clean-ups, protecting Attendees at last year’s Fluke Comics Festival browse display tables. The festilocal watersheds, plantval returns Saturday, Apr. 23 at the 40 Watt. ing flowers and working in community gardens.

Plus, there will be youth performances, comIf Bravo TV’s “Real Housewives of munity art projects, and a Books for Keeps Atlanta” is your thing, you’ll have a chance to book drive soliciting donations of new and meet a couple of those ladies at two special used kids’ books that will be given to chil­ events. Phaedra Parks will host “Sip & See,” a dren before school lets out so that they can high-tea brunch at 11 a.m. Wednesday; then continue to exercise their minds in the sumat 7 p.m. Thursday, you can head on over mertime. The weekend wraps up with a comto Foundry Park Inn, where Kim Zolciak will munity celebration Sunday from 4–5:30 p.m. make an appearance as hostess of “Cocktails at Lay Park Community Center. HandsOn also and Couture for a Cause,” which will feature a encourages parents, guardians and mentors to silent auction. Friday’s event at Foundry is a get involved in this weekend of community dinner called “Bling Out Breast Cancer,” folservice. For more information about projects lowed by another silent auction. and to register, go to www.handsonnortheast Proceeds from the Fashion Week events georgia.org or call (706) 353-1313, ext. 230. benefit the Georgia 4-H Foundation, Bikers Battling Breast Cancer and Bundles of Joy, Just for the Record: Saturday, Apr. 16 is offia nonprofit that assists premature infants and cially (and internationally!) Record Store their families. For a complete schedule and to Day. In a digital world, this is a hallmark purchase tickets, go to www.athensfashion day to purchase tangible vinyl records from week.com. our bad-Ath local stores. Wuxtry Records m Funnies Fest!: The Fluke Comics Festival is celebrating, as previously mentioned in folks are excited to be putting on their 10th Threats and Promises Feb. 2, by putting out anniversary show 11 a.m.–6 p.m Saturday, Apr. a vinyl-only compilation LP with songs from 23 at the 40 Watt Club. For $2, you can enter R.E.M., Elf Power, David Barbe and Hug Abuse, the mini-comics festival and receive a free among many others and by having Madeline, Fluke Comics Anthology, and for $8 you can Michael Guthire Band (etc., see Calendar) have your own exhibition table, available on a play in-store. Schoolkids Records will be first-come-first-served basis. Expected to draw offering limited-edition vinyl for sale. And at least 250 people, the festival is a place for Low Yo Yo Stuff has put together a series convention attendees to talk about ideas for of events on the west end of Washington mini-comics, ‘zines and other independent Street that includes live music at Flicker all publications. For more information, go to afternoon beginning at 2 p.m., plus music www.flukeathens.com. trivia and giveaways of records, CDs and stickers. They will continue celebrating into the Nicole Cashin misc@flagpole.com night at MAX with one-dollar Terrapins and

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Second Chance: If you’re gnashing your teeth over your summer plans not affording you the opportunity to see Guadalcanal Diary play a reunion set at AthFest, you may still be in luck. The classic band will also play Atlanta venue Smith’s Olde Bar on July 2, and tickets for that show go on sale Friday, Apr. 15 at 10 a.m. No word yet on how much advance tickets will run you, but they’ll be $25 on the day of the show (if any remain), so let that be your guide. For more information, please see www.ticketalternative.com. And for you ardent fans, well, see ‘em twice!

Cowboy Angels in Americana: The annual Athens Americana Festival will happen Apr. 27–May 1. Now in its fourth year, the steadily growing fest will hold most of its shows at Little Kings Shuffle Club and Hendershot’s Coffee Bar with a couple of events happening at Flicker Theatre & Bar. The opening night of the fest is a free event at Flicker and will feature the Athens debut of the documentary

Eddie Wheelan, has a new EP titled He’s a Scream. It’s got five tracks and was recorded

by Nate Nelson, and it’s a cool, quick listen with plenty of hooks to hold on to. Wheelan, who plays guitar, only falls into kind of rote singer-songwriter territory on one track (“Any Weight”), so forgive him this but also do your best to get a copy of the EP. So far, he’s made one track available (“Nearsayerfive”) over at www.eddiethewheel.bandcamp.com. I’d encourage y’all to get a fuller picture of the artist at work, though, by also checking out more tracks on www.eddiethewheel.com.

Out of the Streets and into the Woods: Athens homeboy Wyatt Strother, of the anarchopop band Werewolves and defacto leader of the Athens Horse Party label, has an idea he wants to run past you. He’s interested in gathering a group of people for a music and nature appreciation society. The idea is that everyone will be in an email group and together organize monthly trips to area parks and such and then play acoustic shows in the woods. You don’t have to play anything to be involved. Plain ol’ music fans who like being outdoors and hearing music are encouraged to

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Do It for Johnny by local luthier/musician Scott Baxendale. Acts performing this year include Betsy Franck, Kaitlin Jones, Burning Angels, Bearfoot Hookers, Don Chambers + GOAT, The Buzzards, Dave Marr, Little Country Giants and many more. You can pay a separate entry fee each day or you can get a wristband for $15 that covers the whole thing.

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Keep Hope Alive: Hope for Agoldensummer is taking off on a three-week tour from Apr. 16–May 7. The band will play dates as far north as Richmond, VA, but will concentrate mainly on dates in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and South Carolina. They’ll swing back through Athens on May 1 to play the Athens Americana Festival and do a little leg stretching before wrapping up the final dates.

Hope for Agoldensummer’s most recent release is the 2009 live album Hours in the Attic. For more information, please see www.hopeforagoldensummer.com.

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Please Note: Local pop band Titans of Filth has now changed its name to Teen Hygiene.

The next time you seen any of these folks poking around town, be sure to congratulate them on this step in the right direction.

Actually, the name is what singer–guitarist Sam Grindstaff had originally called his musical project until he hit the ripe old age of 20.

Now, he’s changed it back. So, now you know.

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Blues in Your Springtime: Blues singer Chris Ezelle has a new album, In the Dark Water, available to stream and download over at www.reverbnation.com/chrisezelle. Ezelle describes the album as “delta blues, whiskeycolored country and Southern gothic hope.”

Ezelle has been at this a long time and seems to have finally solidified his sound into exactly what he’s been seeking. Go check him out and check this space for more Ezelle news as it happens.

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I’m Nate Mitchell and I’m a big fan of fun—so much so that I have gone on record declaring booty bass to be rap music in its purest essence.

You can have your Jeezies, your J Dillas and your J-Hovas, you can spend hours debating the street cred and authenticated validity of Freddie Gibbs, but I grew up during the “Monster Booty” era of rap music, when 2 Live Crew songs became Top-40 hits.

Miami originated booty bass, and its influence creeped up I-95, infiltrated the South and served as the catalyst for crunk. But it wasn’t until a few months ago when the New York Times profiled a movement called “Sissy Bounce” that I ever paid attention to New Orleans as a bastion of booty-shaking delights.

Big Freedia is one of the superstars of the New Orleans bounce scene—the “Queen Diva,” in fact—and like all worthy rappers, she exhibits a colorful, plus-sized personality on and off stage.

Freedia’s bounce beginning and subsequent ascension was an unlikely one—the result of restless youths stirring up a ruckus in the Third Ward.

“I started out [as background vocalist] for my friend Katey Red about a decade ago. We would go around to all the different projects in different neighborhoods and have fun with the girls, and it was just for fun. I wasn’t thinking about becoming a performer way back then. It was having fun in the hallways, beatin’ on the walls, beatin’ on the rails, beatboxin’ with our mouths.”

The party vibe continued snowballing, eventually to the point where Freedia decided to get serious. “More and more people wanted us to keep doing it. Record companies started to come lookin’ for us, and people started to say that we could do something with this, make it into a career, cuz it’s something we like to do and have fun with.”

A single YouTube video of Freedia performing to an undulating, capacity crowd at New Orleans venue One Eyed Jacks (with protégé Sissy Nobby) was enough to convince me of Freedia’s regional superstar status.

Strange as it may be, the practitioners receiving the majority of the spotlight regarding the New Orleans bounce export are also either openly gay or sexually ambiguous,

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which has caused friction with the hetero contingent of bounce rappers back home.

“It’s something that’s very exciting for a lot of people, and for me to be accepted, not just at home but a lot of different places, for who I am and for my music. Me being a gay artist from a small hometown and getting to travel around the world and teach people about bounce music is totally mindblowing,” says Freedia.

As for the resulting backlash from nonsissy bounce artists following the high-profile media exposure, Freedia’s inclusive attitude has helped smooth any ruffled feathers. “We don’t separate things as ‘sissy bounce.’ You have gay rappers, you have straight rappers, but at the end of the day it’s just bounce music for all of us here in New Orleans.”

Making the most of the recent media attention and capitalizing on the positive buzz has become a top priority for Freedia. That carpe diem attitude has fashioned Freedia as bounce music’s first international ambassador.

“We’re all working really hard to keep moving, to keep it going. I guess the world is just getting more and more ready for what we’re doing. Now is the time, and people are finally getting ready to hear it.”

Freedia is most certainly a queen, but the only drag you’ll encounter will be The Showboys’ 1986 classic “Drag Rap,” the endlessly resampled nucleus to every NoLa bounce track. He also brings her own crew of dancers on the road with him.

When asked for some parting words, here’s Big Freedia’s take on what bounce music is for the uninitiated: “It’s about having fun, letting off some steam. If you’re having a bad day, turn on some of that bounce music, shake your ass, let off some of that stress and have a good time… Hip-hop today has a lot of negativity, so we’re trying to keep positive things going cuz we have a big future ahead of us.”

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In an age riddled with blatant blogbaiters, you sort of have to hand it to a band bent on being unequivocally uncool. Behold Athens/Atlanta quartet The Ron Jonsons, whose self-titled debut album is a higgledy-piggledy hodgepodge of precise prog, meandering jam rock and breezy FM bravado.

Some tracks work better than others: the introductory “Repeat Offender,” for instance, manages to incorporate all the aforementioned influences and retain a measure of coherency.

Mostly, though, The Ron Jonsons’ first foray into recording is just plain confounding. It’s sax-solo smooth, frat party fun one minute and clumsily solemn the next. The lyrics are painfully juvenile (“I need to get out/ And walk away/ I need to escape/ From the wall I’ve made”). Aurally, the record is often unpleasant; besides the consistent lack of inter-instrument balance (and the fateful preponderance of slap bass), the album is buried beneath a blinding, Christian rock-esque sheen.

But The Ron Jonsons isn’t a Christian rock record; conversely, for the life of me, I can’t read from it any sort of message, musical, lyrical or otherwise. All I hear is the bummerific, too-common sound of a young band woefully unsure and fiercely unfocused.

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tUnE-yArDs WHOKILL 4AD Like the offspring of Dave Longstreth and Melanie Safka, abandoned in the woods to be raised by wolves and songbirds, Merrill Garbus’ singular, highly stylized aesthetic as tUnE-yArDs is part field-recording, part freak-folk and all joy. Her dedication to odd punctuation, creative spelling and onomatopoeia add another layer to her crusty, exhaustingly indefinable musical creations in which she switches naturally between fluttery, feminine vocal chirping and screechier, more forceful moments.

Tracks like “Gangsta” and “Doorstep” offer quick-time passages in which her singing takes on a percussive, almost rap-like quality that essentially keeps time while various instruments and electronics wiggle and wind their way around her. The presence of obvious electronics (a

departure from 2009’s brilliant BirdBrains) is made known by the end of the opening track, “My Country,” which also features reedy winds and blatty horns reminiscent of the Dirty Projectors’ Getty Address album.

The manic “Es-So” employs a kooky, halting organ riff that suggests RKO-era black and white cartoons, and the last two tracks “Wolly Wolly Gong” and “Killa” let Garbus’ avian vocal manipulations and scatterbrained ukulele-plucking unfold over unabashed hip-hop beats.

Armed with the accoutrements of a professional studio, Garbus has embellished the one-of-a-kind sound of her debut without losing sight of its warm, personal sensibility.

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horn stabs and foggy electronics, suffocating moments that could use a little air.

While tracks like the touching “Will Do” and the hard-riffing “Caffeinated Consciousness” overcome these missteps admirably, they are bogged down by ill-advised dalliances like the intensely obnoxious “Repetition” and the faux-dance number “No Future Shock” (which admonishes the listener to “do the No Future,” a dance which, real or imagined, is not likely to become the next “Dougie”).

It’s hard to bag on a band that’s willing to experiment, but this album tried to take two steps forward and instead took one step back.

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TIMMY TUMBLE Oh, Those Wild, Wild Wednesdays Party Party Partners Craftsmanship is on display in two forms on the second Timmy Tumble record, as Tim Schreiber’s solid songwriting meets his skilled, textured production. The result is an album that seems boisterous at first but grows more contained with each listen.

Schreiber’s songs have the catching melodic quality of ‘50s rock and roll or, more recently, a band like The Exploding Hearts. The guitar solo is often a gratuitous, ornamental gesture; Schreiber makes it integral. On “Jill,” the solo arrives at the perfect juncture and lasts just long enough to keep us interested, all the while building tension as it leads into a climactic final chorus.

Schreiber sings like he plays guitar: with thick tremolo. This style suggests bombast, but the record is ultimately more introverted. Imagine listening to Tommy at low volume before bedtime. I picture Schreiber belting out a chorus in an empty room and then immediately checking to make sure the mic isn’t clipping. What makes this record interesting is that it borrows from over-the-top genres but doesn’t choose showmanship over quality— performance gives way to something more enduring. If Schreiber breaks a sweat, you’re too caught up in the music to notice.

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TV ON THE RADIO Nine Types of Light Interscope TVOR’s new album is a mixed bag at best. The interplay between Tunde Adebimpe’s rusty baritone and Kyp Malone’s Bee Gees-esque falsetto is sharp and engaging, lending a strong identity to the band’s signature cocktail of subverted R&B, funk and post-punk, but unfortunately, that identity is often lost in the overzealous production of Dave Sitek. So brilliant on his 2010 side project, Maximum Balloon, here Sitek muddies the waters, filling every crack in the wall of sound with sharp

ALL TINY CREATURES Harbors Hometapes Put out on the curatorial, avantleaning label Hometapes, brainy noiseniks All Tiny Creatures produce a record of startling craft and clarity with their debut, Harbors. Led by multiinstrumentalist Thomas Wincek, the quintet produces a much more accessible (but similarly toned) variation of the spacey long-form suites of Wincek’s other band, the venerated Collection of Colonies of Bees.

Harbors adds several guest vocalists to ATC’s minimalist-informed machinery. So, when Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon shows up on “An Iris,” the results predictably recall the musicians’ past collaborations on the excellent Volcano Choir one-off. However, for ATC, vocals are just another instrument—pushed low in the mix and hardened into a texture.

Edited, re-edited, computerized and collagist, these 11 songs teeter between intricately compositional and organically improvisational, like a computer disintegrating to entropy. It’s all very modernist, as “Triangle Frog” does the near-impossible and puts a scaffolding around ambient drone. And the astral yet not abstract “Breathing Set,” with its airy barely-there vocals and spacey synthesizer, splits the difference between German kosmiche musik and krautrock, ultimately grounding itself with minimal-inflicted Rhodes piano.

Like contemporaries Battles, All Tiny Creatures make complicated music where the listener is unsure whether it is man or a machine making the noises. Highly recommended.

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rowing up in Conyers, GA, music education wasn’t just encouraged, it was enforced. As a fifth-grader, I was offered a choice: sit in a classroom, alone, and write reports on musical instruments, or choose one and play it with the rest of your friends in band class. I was a fairly shy, reticent child—shy enough even to briefly consider the former option—but I ultimately chose the latter, picked up a saxophone and fell in love. I was lucky—blessed, even (and that’s not a word I use lightly)—and I will be forever grateful for the opportunities and experiences that early childhood music education afforded me. I wouldn’t be writing for this publication today without it. A mere decade and a half later, however, schools all over the country are tightening their belts, and the choices for musically inclined children are diminishing. That’s where the Lance Tilton Foundation is trying to step in.

While those in Athens likely knew Lance best for his steady gig with the long-running Dave Matthews Cover Band (I know I spent many a fond evening bopping along with the DMCB back in college, and they often gave more bang for your buck than the genuine article), he was also making waves as a member of the Ben Dickman Band and as a sometime drummer for Zac Brown. Tilton’s life was cut tragically short by a car accident in May of 2010, but his family remained determined to realize his dream of making music education available to children from all walks of life.

Rick Barnett, Lance’s step dad, explains: “Lance always wondered when he was a kid why, in school, they don’t teach rock and roll. His dream was always to have a foundation to help kids who couldn’t afford tuition to, like, the School of Rock— they’re like 300 dollars a month—to get started. So, now it’s been set up. It’s a non-profit. You fill out an application—it’s primarily for people who are less fortunate financially—proving that you can’t afford to send your student to one of these private schools for music lessons. We collect financial donations and gently used instruments, and we donate the instruments for free. It doesn’t cost them anything if they qualify. It’s his dream come true.”

While this project is still in its infancy, Barnett has high hopes for the future. “We’ve talked to a lot of music stores and put out posters,” he continues. “They’re spreadin’ the word. If any kids come along they’ve all agreed to contact us. CNN has contacted someone on our board, and I think they’re going to air something on us. We’re hoping that so many people do this that they get the word out so we can find the students that need help. That’s what it’s all about.”

For those who want to get involved, any donations, both financial and instrumental, would be welcome. “I’ve already got a guitar and some flutes,” Barnett says. “My daughter in Texas, someone gave her a piano. She’s got some instruments out there that’ve been donated.” As for volunteering, he says to visit www.lancetiltonfoundation.org, and you’ll find all the contact information there.

With a 30-band fundraiser just wrapped a few days ago, and an even bigger concert event planned for the summer, this group may soon need all the help it can get. For anyone who knew Lance Tilton, or anyone who was handed an instrument in elementary school and finds him- or herself better for it today, this is undoubtedly a cause worth fighting for.

David Fitzgerald

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aby Baby’s first-ever show played out like a Nelly music video. “We were wearing just regular clothes, but by the end of the set we were nearly butt-naked, in tiny shorts,” says frontman/singer Fontez Brooks.

“Everyone in the band was shirtless, sweating. Then we realized, why not just play every show like this instead of putting on clothes that we were going to take off anyway?”

And so it’s been ever since. Baby Baby live is all about some neon short shorts and a brand of music they’ve coined “fun rock”— the kind of danceable, primal energy that gets both your adrenal and sweat glands pumping.

“Every so often we play a show and everyone gets naked,” Brooks insists. “I shit you not. And it’s amazing because it’s hot. It’s hot, and there’s no point in wearing these clothes if you can take them off. And you can take them off. We give you permission. We actually invite you to take your clothes off.”

But what’s most surprising about this uninhibited, Dionysian scene is what’s hiding underneath all that nudity: a brutally honest songwriter who takes his cues from, of all people, Kurt Cobain.

“Let me hit you with some realness,” Brooks begins. “A lot of lyricists these days try to be super deep and go over the audience’s head. I didn’t come from that background. I came from real life. My family was really poor, and that way of thinking never caught up to me. Things that were important to me were, like, women, money… things like that…

Growing up, I went to majority black schools, and I wasn’t exposed to white culture or rock and roll; it was only hip-hop. When my mom married my step dad we moved from Florida to Arizona, and I met a dude named Ben who introduced me to this band called Nirvana.

If you really broke down Baby Baby live, you could just smell the Nirvana influence: loud guitars, loud drums, swanky bass… and Kurt Cobain’s lyrics were always just really honest.”

While Nirvana didn’t exactly get the dance party started, there is a parallel juxtaposition of brutal truths and escapism between the two bands. Cobain and Brooks are perhaps equally self-deprecating: Brooks writes often about unrequited love and alienation (“I am prone to getting my heart broken,” he says). Cobain used to come on stage wearing a dress, while Gen X-ers head-banged away their misery; Baby Baby strips down to their undies and incites fans to do the same.

Brooks summarizes his approach to songwriting by paraphrasing a quote he can’t quite remember by a president he can’t name: “It was something like, ‘if it’s not told with a smile or a joke I can’t listen to it.’ I am trying to tell you something real, but I am going

to tell it to you in a funny way, so that your guard is down and you can hear what I’m saying.”

Of course, Brooks doesn’t work alone.

The Carrollton, GA-based band includes Kyle Dobbs on bass, Grant Wallace on drums and— perhaps most essential to the band’s signature live show—Colin Boddy on percussion and dancing.

Boddy is basically the Bez of the band, for those of you who get the Happy Mondays reference, and he earned the job by virtue of pure persistence.

“He was our roommate, and he just kept hopping on stage whenever we played,” says Brooks. “That is literally how he got into the band. He just kept on hopping on stage with a tambourine.”

But while his addition to the group seems incidental, his role has become pivotal.

“Colin brings out the fun rock in us and then splashes it on people’s faces,” says Brooks. “Because of Colin, people can have more fun than they normally do—they can connect with him. He’s a part of a crowd.

Colin is fun rock, and that’s a very important role because we are all about our live show.

We take it very seriously.”

That being said, the band has been busy in the studio as well. Baby Baby is gearing up to release its first full-length record, Money, in May. Brooks refers to Money as a “greatest hits record” as it features an assortment of music the band has recorded since forming a little over a year ago, mastered with various producers in Atlanta, Carrolton and Athens.

“This CD is America,” declares Brooks. “It’s all the greatest things about the world combined into one album.”

If there is one thing missing from the record, though, it’s that special spark that you just have to experience at a concert.

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Tuesday 12 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Check out the afternoon market in its convenient downtown location! Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www. athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: AthFeast (Various Locations) Dine at selected restaurants and a portion of the proceeds will support AthFest Educates.

Breakfast: Mama’s Boy. Lunch: Mama’s Boy, DePalma’s Downtown, Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe. Dinner: DePalma’s Downtown, Speakeasy, Cine & The National dinner and movie combo, Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe. www.athfest.com/education EVENTS: Boybutante Drag Search and Karaoke (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Come out and lip-sync your way to drag stardom! 8 p.m. $5. www.boybutante.org EVENTS: Drafts & Laughs (The Pub at Gameday) Five beers, five comics, five bucks. 9 p.m. 706-353-2831 EVENTS: Sustainability Film Series: Fuel (Call for location, UGA Creswell Hall) A film about the connections between the auto industry, oil industry and the government as well as alternative energies such as solar, wind, electricity and nonfood-based biofuels. 7 p.m. FREE! jeizenst@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Solar Power Panel Discussion (UGA Ecology Building) Topics include homegrown electricity, jobs from solar power and renewable energy solutions. Mayor Nancy Denson will open the discussion. 7 p.m. FREE! ecology.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: VOX Reading Series (Ciné BarCafé) Presented by the UGA Creative Writing Program, featuring the works of poets Stacey Lynn Brown and Jennifer Denrow. 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com MEETINGS: Great Decisions Group Discussion (ACC Library) Great Decisions is a national civic education program that informs participants about U.S. foreign policy and global issues. Meets every Tuesday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650, ext. 340 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

Wednesday 13 EVENTS: Boybutante Bingo (The Melting Point) Sophia LoRent hosts a lively evening of fun and prizes as part of the Boybutante week celebration. All proceeds benefit AIDS Athens. 8 p.m. $5–10, www. boybutante.org

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: Dance Dance Party Party (Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution Studio) A ladies-only freestyle dance session. 9–10 p.m. Donation based. athensddpp@gmail.com, www. dancedancepartyparty.com EVENTS: Gender Neutral Ballroom Dancing (UGA Memorial Hall) Learn ballroom dancing with your friends from instructor Emily Ferrari. Sponsored by the LGBT Resource Center. 6 p.m.

FREE! tstevens.randb@gmail.com ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Highlights from the permanent collection. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org PERFORMANCE: Doctoral Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Bart Walters, saxophone. 6 p.m. 706542-3737, www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Recital (Edge Recital Hall) Michael Davis and Scotty Allen on violin. 5 p.m. 706542-3737, www.music.uga.edu THEATRE: Improv Athens (UGA Fine Arts Building, Balcony Theatre) Troupe performs sketch improv for a live audience. 8 p.m. FREE! 706583-0045 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Beginning readers in grades 1–4 read aloud to an aid dog. Trainer always present. 3:30–4:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday for Teens (ACC Library) Make a bohemian bracelet or anklet for spring. For ages 11–18. 4 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: APERO Africana Brown Bag Lecture (UGA Tate Center, Room 481) Christopher Sieving presents “1973 and the Future of Black Hollywood.”

12:15 p.m. FREE! fsgiles@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: “The Human Continuum: Determining the Value of Human Life (UGA Tate Center, Room 480) Antionette Duck, an attorney and pro-life speaker, will discuss the point at which we become human and how we determine the value of human life. 6 p.m. FREE! sfluga@gmail.com LECTURES & LIT.: Lecture (UGA Aderhold, Room G23) “Examining How Sporting Practices in Trinidad-

Tobago Informed a Visitng Professor on Issues of Power, Colonialism and the Maintenance of Western Hegemony.” 12 p.m. FREE! willardl@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: “What Isn’t Religion” (UGA Caldwell Hall, 204 or 304) Presented by Kevin Schilbrack of Western Carolina University. 3:30 p.m. FREE! religion@uga.edu 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. Begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

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John O’Connor’s work “Lottery Grid” is on display at ATHICA through May 29.

EVENTS: Guitar Art Show & Memorabilia Auction (The Rialto Room) An evening of hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music from Kyshona Armstrong and The Artie Ball Swing Band.

Items up for auction include a range of amazing, painted guitars by artists Jeff Hannan, Wilma, Wes Freed, Lou Kregel, John Gholson, Jamie Calkin and more, plus items autographed

by Colt Ford, Kenny Rogers, Kris Kristofferson and more. Proceeds benefit Nuci’s Space. 6 p.m. $20 (VIP), 7 p.m. $10. www.nuci.org EVENTS: Hee Haw Concert on the Lawn (Ashford Manor) Lots of line dancing, good ole’ country music, BBQ and two-stepping. 6 p.m. $10. www.boybutante.org EVENTS: iFilms: Pretty Bird (ACC Library) When three eccentric, would-be inventors get together to launch a rocket belt company, they put everything on the line in a crazy quest to reach the heights of success. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 EVENTS: Mr. and Ms. Latin UGA Pageant (UGA Chapel) Contestants compete for the title through three rounds consisting of a cultural, talent and questioniare round. 7 p.m. $5 (students), $7. ita.delta.alpha@ gmail.com ART: “Dali and the Surrealists: An Introduction” (Georgia Museum of Art) Lynn Boland will provide a brief history of the Surrealist movement and an overview of Dali’s art. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org PERFORMANCE: Masters Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Vincent Adkins, percussion. 6 p.m. 706542-3737, www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Masters Recital (Edge Recital Hall) Asher Payne, voice. 6:30 p.m. 706-542-3737, www.music.uga.edu

PERFORMANCE: Recitals (UGA Hodgson Hall) Clarrissa Duncan and Christopher Allinger on saxophone at 3 p.m. and Serena Lai and Kaitlyn Davidson on piano at 5 p.m. 706542-3737, www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Spring Dance Concert (UGA Dance Building) Premiering staged work by Jacques Heim, artistic director of Diavolo Dance Theatre. Apr. 14–16, 8 p.m. & Apr. 17, 3 p.m. $10 (students), $15.

706-542-8579 PERFORMANCE: UGA Wind Ensemble (UGA Hodgson Hall) “Looking Bach” features J.S. Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor and Leonard Bernstein’s Dances from West Side Story. 8 p.m. $7 (students), $15. 706-542-3737, www. music.uga.edu THEATRE: Hamlet (UGA Fine Arts Building) Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet, explores treason, incest, murder and revenge. Apr. 14–16 & 20–22, 8 p.m., Apr. 17 & 23, 2:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. www. drama.uga/edu THEATRE: Little Shop of Horrors (Town and Gown Players) A floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m. & Sunday, 2 p.m. $15–18.

706-208-8696, www.townandgownplayers.org KIDSTUFF: Anime Night (Oconee County Library) Teens ages 11–17 are invited to enjoy popcorn, beverages and an anime movie! 6–8 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: OCAF Summer Art Camp Preview (Oconee County Library) Get a sample of OCAF’s summer programs full of artistic activities. For ages 5–12. 4:30 p.m.

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LECTURES & LIT.: Book Signing (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 348) Dr. Will Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet, explores the profound cultural and spiritual ramifications of our food choices along with impacts on our health and environment. 7 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/sos LECTURES & LIT.: Comparative Literature Lecture (UGA Joe Brown Hall, Room 220) “Fellowship, Trust and Knowledge: Poetic Performances of Friendship in Late Medieval China,” presented by Anna Shields. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-542-2140 MEETINGS: On-site Stormwater Management Class (Georgia Center) Learn to update and upgrade the applied skills of landscape architects and other related professionals in stormwater management.

8 a.m.–4 p.m. www.athensgreenfest. com

Friday 15 EVENTS: Free Speech and Hearing Screenings (Call for location, UGA) A screening of speech, language, voice, resonance, fluency and hearing is available for adults and children 3 & older. Call for an appointment. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-542-4559 EVENTS: GreenFest Awards Ceremony (UGA Ecology Building) Reception and awards ceremony honoring everyone who has made a positive impact on the environment of Athens-Clarke County. 5:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3512 EVENTS: Ladies Zumba Night (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Dinner, then door prizes, then dancing, oh my! Space is limited; call to register.

7–10 p.m. $20 (adv.) $25 (drop-in).

706-410-0283, www.wholemindbodyart.com EVENTS: National Day of Silence (UGA Arch) Students across the nation take some form of a vow of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT harassment. Rally and march followed by a vigil on North Campus. 7:30 p.m. sam610@uga.edu EVENTS: Relay for Life (UGA Intramural Fields) More than 2,000 participants walk to remember loved ones lost to cancer, celebrate survivors and fight back against the disease. 7 p.m. $10, FREE! (ages 12 & under). www.uga.edu/relay EVENTS: Under the Rainbow (Diverse Universe) Drag show and dance party. 10 p.m. $5. facebook. com/undertherainbow706 ART: Opening Reception (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) For “Open Spaces,” a series of landscapes by Greg Benson. Benson’s alt-folk band Between Naybors and songwriter Sean Arington will perform. 8–10 p.m. FREE! ART: Opening Reception (Trace Gallery) For “The Beast Within,” a collection of ceramics by Ron Meyers and pastels by Rich Panico.

7–9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-6877 ART: Opening Reception (MadisonMorgan Cultural Center) For “Ten,” a collection of mixed-media works by 10 contemporary Georgia artists.

ART: Opening Reception (Circle Gallery, UGA College of Environmental Design) For “Windows to Charlie’s World,” a collection of works by landscape architect Charlie Godfrey. 3–4 p.m.

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Tuesday, April 19 from 7-9pm at the Flicker Theatre & Bar

“This is not another Wal-Mart bashing film. Instead, the filmmakers take a positive approach by explaining why independent businesses are so important to a town’s economy, and that we need to support them.”

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Theo Hilton will perform acoustic songs. 6–8 p.m. FREE! AHA. AthensHasArt@gmail.com PERFORMANCE: Classic City, Double Barrel, Royal Sequined Circus (Canopy Studio) Canopy’s Repertory Performance Company presents an aerial circus for all ages.

Apr. 15, 8 p.m., Apr. 16, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. & Apr. 17, 4 p.m. $6–15. www.canopystudio.com PERFORMANCE: Orquestra de Guitarras de Barcelona (UGA Hodgson Hall) Bringing together 25 of Spain’s most gifted guitarists, showcasing works by Baroque composers as well as contemporary authors, with a strong emphasis on Spanish music. 8 p.m. $20–42.

706-542-4400, www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Recitals (Edge Recital Hall) Christina Albertson on piano and Daniel Martinec and Joseph Beverly on clarinet at 3:35 p.m. Erin E. Fleming on flute at 6:30 p.m. 706-542-3737, www.music. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Spring Dance Concert (UGA Dance Building) Premiering staged work by Jacques Heim, artistic director of Diavolo Dance Theatre. Apr. 14–16, 8 p.m. & Apr. 17, 3 p.m. $10 (students), $15.

706-542-8579 THEATRE: Hamlet (UGA Fine Arts Building) Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet, explores treason, incest, murder and revenge. Apr. 14–16 & 20–22, 8 p.m., Apr. 17 & 23, 2:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. www. drama.uga/edu THEATRE: Honk! (Oconee County Civic Center) Honk! is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story, “The Ugly Duckling.” Presented by Oconee Youth Playhouse. Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m. & Sunday, 2 p.m. $12–16. www.oypoysp.com/ playhouse THEATRE: Little Shop of Horrors (Town and Gown Players) A floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m. & Sunday, 2 p.m. $15–18.

706-208-8696, www.townandgownplayers.org OUTDOORS: Sole Mates (Rocksprings Park) Wellness program for senior adults. Take a stroll around the park. Every Friday. Call to register. 12:30 p.m. $7 (one-time fee). 706-613-3603 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.: Book Signing (Dog Ear Books) Sheri Castle, food writer, cooking teacher and recipe developer, will promote her New Southern Garden Cookbook. 6 p.m.

FREE! dogearbooks.com LECTURES & LIT.: Careers in Sustainability (UGA Dean Rusk Center) A conference designed to educate students and practitioners about the growing field of “green collar” jobs. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. www.law. uga.edu/news/10335 LECTURES & LIT.: “Place Economics” (UGA Chapel) Donovan Rypkema is an economic developer specializing in historical preservation for downtown and neighborhood revitalization. 11 a.m.

FREE! 706-542-4706, jcwaters@ uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Romance Languages Colloquium (UGA Gilbert Hall, Room 115) Sarah

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Martin presents “The Cynical Gaze: The Use of Humor in Machado de Assis and Mark Twain.” 3:30 p.m.

FREE! www.rom.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Sociology Colloquium (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 250) Thomas McNulty presents “The Conditional Effect of Cognitive Skill on Delinquency

by Race and Neighborhood Disadvantage.” 2:30 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8072, jeremyr@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Spring Colloquium (Edge Recital Hall) “Songwriting in Fashion: The Evolution of Musical Form and Its Cultural Implications over Sixty Years in Country Music.” 5 p.m.

FREE! 706-542-3737 MEETINGS: On-site Stormwater Management Class (Georgia Center) 8 a.m.–4 p.m. www.athensgreenfest.com

Saturday 16 EVENTS: 5K Human Race (UGA Catholic Center) 5K benefiting the Catholic Center at UGA’s Outreach Ministries followed by a post-race party with food, prizes, giveaways and music. Register online. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $18 (adv.), $20. www. uga.edu/cc EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads.

Every Saturday. 8 a.m.–noon. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

EVENTS: Bioblitz (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Bring your camera and USB cord to take photos of plants and animals as you take a hike through nature. Photos will be posted on the DiscoverLife website, a photo-documented database on worldwide biodiversity. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. kkellett09@gmail.com EVENTS: BLVD Magazine Athens Fashion Week Kickoff Party (The Bad Manor) Featuring live performances by Beat Geeks, food and drink specials and free giveaways. 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $5–10 (18–20). www.thebadmanor.com EVENTS: Cherokee Rose 5K (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Half Moon Outfitters presents the first annual race at the SBG. All ages.

9 a.m.–12 p.m. $25. www.halfmoonoutfitters.com EVENTS: Doggie Easter Egg Hunt (Pawtropolis) Have your dog search for plastic eggs filled with dog treats and other prizes. A moonwalk and kids table, nail trim station, consession stand, microchipping booth and an “Ask the Trainer” table will be set up. New this year is the addition of a fashion show and parade of fosters.

All proceeds benefit Helping Paws Rescue.

EVENTS: Elmer Christian Benefit (Max) A benefit for the family of Elmer “Buddy” Christian. Food from local restaurants will be available, along with furniture and a flat screen TV for raffle. 12–4 p.m. 706-2543392 EVENTS: Hoppy Go Derby (Terrapin Beer Co.) Join the Classic City Rollergirls for a brewery tour, derby demos and a sneak peek at “Breast

Impressions Artwork,” a series of Rollergirl breast casts decorated by local artists to benefit The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia.

5:30–8 p.m. $12. www.classiccityrollergirls.com EVENTS: Piedmont Gardeners’ 18th Annual Tour of Gardens (Various Locations) Southern charm and innovation delight in five beautifully cultivated private local gardens.

Ticket includes a map, directions and information about each garden.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20. www.piedmontgardeners.org EVENTS: Railroad Days (Council on Aging) Featuring model trains, food, music, inflatable slides and more. Sponsored by the Athens Community Council on Aging and Athens Bend Track Club. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5/person.706-549-4850, www.accaging.org ART: Full Pink Moon Dreamwheel Workshop (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) With Moon Mama.

10 a.m.–12 p.m. 706-540-2712, www.MamaInTheMoon.blogspot. com ART: Grand Opening (ARTini’s Art Lounge) Opening reception for new open art studio, gallery and lounge.

7–10 p.m. FREE! kate@artinisartlounge.com, www.artinisartlounge. com ART: Happy Hour Creations (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Tasty treats and step-by-step instructions for creating an original painting.

7–10 p.m. $35 (single), $60 (pair). www.wholemindbodyart.com ART: “Renewal: Community Art Show” (Seney-Stovall Chapel) An art show and sale benefiting art

Saturday, April 16

22nd Annual Boybutante Ball 40 Watt Club After a week of preliminary events including a karaoke competition, drag bingo and a Hee Haw Concert on the Lawn at Ashford Manor, Boybutante will transform the 40 Watt into a “Honky Tonk Ho-Down,” showcasing the most talented local and imported drag queens imaginable in an over-the-top Broadway-style revue.

The Boybutante Ball represents the culmination of a year’s worth of fundraising efforts by the Boybutante AIDS Foundation, and the privilege of performing at the annual Ball is a coveted honor. After hours of designing and creating elaborate costumes, performers will take the stage and strut their stuff in a procession of outlandish impersonations and spectacular routines. “They each want to be the show-stopper so that the tip money flows in for this wonderful cause,” Boybutante Board Chair Yancey Gulley explains.

Since its beginning in 1989, Boybutante has raised well over half a million dollars for HIV/AIDS services and educational programs in Northeast Georgia. Last year alone the foundation raised a handsome sum of $25,000 for AIDS Athens, an organization that helps thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS through services including case management, financial assistance, support groups and workshops.

Gulley says, “The most rewarding part of the work is knowing that we not only provide vital funding to support HIV/AIDS services in this region but that we also build a sense of community through our efforts. You can look at the diversity of the crowds at any of our events, especially the Ball, and see just how far the reach of Boybutante is embedded in this community. It’s a very special feeling to know that so much good exists in this place, for this cause and by these people.”

Attendees are invited to don their best cowboy and cowgirl costumes and compete in contests for a shot at the spotlight. Since the show has been a sell-out event since 1992, Boyball advance tickets are strongly recommended and available online at www. boybutante.org or at Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother and Schoolkids Records. Ride ‘em, cowboy! [Jessica Smith]

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education in Athens-Clarke County Elementary Schools. Apr. 16, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. & Apr. 17, 1–4 p.m. athensart4schools@gmail.com PERFORMANCE: 22nd Annual Boybutante Ball (40 Watt Club) A honky tonk, countryfied throw-down full of the South’s wildest drag performers. This year’s theme is “Honky Tonk Ho-Down,” so dress appropriately. See Calendar Pick on p. 30. 9 p.m. $25. www.boybutante.org PERFORMANCE: Classic City, Double Barrel, Royal Sequined Circus (Canopy Studio) See Apr. 15 Performance Listing, 4 p.m. $6–15. www.canopystudio.com PERFORMANCE: Spring Dance Concert (UGA Dance Building) Premiering staged work by Jacques Heim, artistic director of Diavolo Dance Theatre. Apr. 14–16, 8 p.m. & Apr. 17, 3 p.m. $10 (students), $15.

706-542-8579 PERFORMANCE: Ugapalooza (Morton Theatre) Annual a cappella invitational hosted by the UGA Accidentals. 7 p.m. $7 (students and children), $10. 706-613-3771, www. mortontheatre.com THEATRE: Hamlet (UGA Fine Arts Building) Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet, explores treason, incest, murder and revenge. Apr. 14–16 & 20–22, 8 p.m., Apr. 17 & 23, 2:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. www. drama.uga/edu THEATRE: Honk! (Oconee County Civic Center) Honk! is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story, “The Ugly Duckling.” Presented by Oconee Youth Playhouse. Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m. & Sunday, 2 p.m. $12–16. www.oypoysp.com/ playhouse THEATRE: Little Shop of Horrors (Town and Gown Players) A floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m. & Sunday, 2 p.m. $15–18.

706-208-8696, www.townandgownplayers.org OUTDOORS: Bird Ramble (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Journey through the woods and hear Georgia’s native species of birds.

Walk usually lasts 3–4 hours, but participants may leave at any time.

8 a.m. FREE! 706-542-6156, www. oconeeriversaudubon.org OUTDOORS: Earth Week Project (Southeast Clarke Park) A gardencreation project for volunteers.

Learn how to incorporate low-tono-maintenance native plants into landscapes and provide habitats for both humans and wildlife. 9 a.m. appledenvirserve@gmail.com 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 OUTDOORS: Oconee River Classic Day on the River (Big Dogs On The River) Paddle on the Middle Oconee River to benefit the Oconee River Project of Altamaha Riverkeeper. A party with music, food and games will follow. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $20. 706-353-6002 KIDSTUFF: ArchaeoBus (Madison County Library) Activities include a tour of the bus, artifact identification, archaeological simulations and problem solving. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

FREE! madcolib@yahoo.com KIDSTUFF: Family Hike (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Reconnect with nature and your family. Includes games and snacks. 1–3 p.m. $10 (family). 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden KIDSTUFF: Library Birthday Party Puppet Show (ACC Library) Lee Bryan, “That Puppet Guy,” performs

The Big Bad, Little Red Pig Show. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Meet Mrs. Fisher Cat (Georgia Square Mall, Learning Express) If you’re a Calico Critters fan, come meet Mrs. Fisher Cat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/LearningExpressAthens KIDSTUFF: Nature Trading Post (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Program intended to encourage personal nature exploration and raise awareness about ecological connections among young collectors. 11 a.m.-noon. FREE! 706-613-3615

Sunday 17 EVENTS: Tony: An Invisible Children Film Screening (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Follow the story of one young man’s fight to see the longest running war in northern Africa come to an end. 6–9 p.m.

FREE! www.invisiblechildren.com EVENTS: Boyball Brunch (Farm 255) After a week full of Boybutante events, come enjoy an all-you-caneat brunch. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $15. www.boybutante.org EVENTS: Cap Man & Friends Art & Music Fest (Call for location) Local artists will present a range of handcrafted items from organic body products to jewelry to wooden toys and paintings. Food sale proceeds benefit SOS Labrador Retreiver Rescue. Music provided by Dodd Ferrelle, Eric Johnson, The Welfare Liners, Nightingale News, Harris Lane Backyard Band, Eric Gregory, Patrick Morales, Holly Belle, Heidi Hensley, William Tonks and The Flaires. 12–7 p.m. FREE! 706338-8822 EVENTS: Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund High Hat Party & Silent Auction (Georgia Center) Fun games and activities for children, a silent auction for adults and a hat contest for everyone. 1–3 p.m. $25 (adv.), $35.

706-208-1211, rankinfoundation.org EVENTS: Youth Service Day Celebration (Lay Park) Community celebration for everyone who volunteered during Global Youth Service Day. 4–5:30 p.m. www.handsonnortheastgeorgia.org ART: Reception (Monroe Art Guild) For the Walton County Student Art Show, a collection of works by middle and high school students. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.monroeartguild.org ART: “Renewal: Community Art Show” (Seney-Stovall Chapel) Art show and sale benefiting art education in ACC Elementary Schools.

Apr. 16, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. & Apr. 17, 1–4 p.m. athensart4schools@ gmail.com PERFORMANCE: ARCO Chamber Orchestra (UGA Hodgson Hall) Part of the Franklin College Chamber Music Series. 3 p.m. FREE! 706542-4400, www.uga.edu/pac PERFORMANCE: Classic City, Double Barrel, Royal Sequined Circus (Canopy Studio) See Apr. 16 Performance Listing, 4 p.m. $6–15. www.canopystudio.com PERFORMANCE: Laughs for GATH (The Melting Point) Comedy show benefiting the Georgia Theare featuring Landry, Paul Gallois, Gordon Lamb, Dan Weeks, Joe Pettis, Christian Saslo, Tanner Inman, Natalie Glaser, Chris Patton and a rumored appearance from Ort. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com PERFORMANCE: Spring Dance Concert (UGA Dance Building) Premiering staged work by Jacques Heim, artistic director of Diavolo Dance Theatre. Apr. 14–16, 8 p.m. & k continued on p. 33

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706-542-8579 PERFORMANCE: Stations of the Cross (Friendship Presbyterian Church) A cantana by Kevin Kelly based on early American shape-note hymns. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-542-2712 THEATRE: Hamlet (UGA Fine Arts Building) Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet, explores treason, incest, murder and revenge. Apr. 14–16 & 20–22, 8 p.m., Apr. 17 & 23, 2:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. www. drama.uga/edu THEATRE: Honk! (Oconee County Civic Center) Honk! is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story, “The Ugly Duckling.” Presented by Oconee Youth Playhouse. Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m. & Sunday, 2 p.m. $12–16. www.oypoysp.com/ playhouse THEATRE: Little Shop of Horrors (Town and Gown Players) A floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m. & Sunday, 2 p.m. $15–18.

706-208-8696, www.townandgownplayers.org OUTDOORS: Community Garden Network Workday (Various Locations) Community gardens are springing up all over Athens!

Volunteers are needed for various gardening projects. All ages and experience levels welcome. 2–5 p.m. 706-613-0122, kate@athenslandtrust.org, www.athensgreenfest. com LECTURES & LIT.: Writers Meetup (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Informal amateur writers meetup for poetry and prose help and critques.

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GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Weekly Trivia! 7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655

Monday 18 EVENTS: Café Apollinaire (Ciné BarCafé) Presented by the Georgia Fine Arts Academy. The Frank Ruzicka and Frederick Bornhauser awards will be presented. Readings from works by Blaise Cendrars, KiKi and Gertrude Stein will follow. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-353-7377 EVENTS: Home Runs for Hometown Rivals (UGA Foley Field) A baseball game to raise money for the Clarke County Special Olympics program. 6 p.m. 404-4032071, shookar@comcast.net EVENTS: Shag Night (The Rialto Room) Free dance lessons from Carolina Shag expert Bonnie Hicks.

Every Monday. 6–7 p.m. (lessons), 7–10 p.m. (open dance). FREE! PERFORMANCE: Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Adam Smith, oboe, at 3:35 p.m. and the Faculty Brass Quintet at 8 p.m. 706-5423737, www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Recitals (Edge Recital Hall) Adrianna Wolaver (harp) and Jonathan Taylor Beeland (bass) at 3:35 p.m., Layla Edwards (voice), Christina Choi (flute) and Kate Ritchie (piano) at 5 p.m., Andrew Horrigam (trumpet) at 6:30 p.m. and Joseph Brent (double bass) at 8 p.m. 706-542-3737, www. music.uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Snuggle in your jammies and listen to stories. Every Monday.

7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 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 MEETINGS: Safe Space Training (UGA Memorial Hall, Room 238) Interactive workshop to raise awareness and knowledge of LGBT issues and to suggest ways to serve as an ally to LGBT individuals. Online registration required. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

FREE! 706-542-4077, www.uga.edu/ safespace GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Monday night. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? 8 p.m. 706548-3442 GAMES: Trivia (Highwire) Every Monday! 8–10 p.m. www.highwirelounge.com

Tuesday 19 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Check out the afternoon market in its convenient downtown location! Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Now accepting EBT cards. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Documentary Film Screening (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Independent America: The Two Lane Search for Mom & Pop follows the journey of two filmmakers as they travel 13,000 miles through 32 states in search of independent businesses. Introduction by Chris Blackmon of We Are Athens & ATLAS Real Estate Advisors. 7–9 p.m. athensbuylocal@gmail.com PERFORMANCE: Performance (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) UGA Contemporary Chamber Ensemble.

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Ween 40 Watt Club Dean and Gene Ween formed their pseudoeponymous duo nearly three decades ago in their hometown of New Hope, PA. Owing an obvious debt to Sparks, and a less obvious debt to just about everyone else in the history of pop music, their wild, unpredictable genrehopping—not just from album to album, but from song to song—makes them virtually impossible to pigeonhole. From Beatles-esque psych-pop to prog rock to metal to country to funk to R&B to mariachi to Afro-Cuban to… well, you get the idea; they’ve tossed nearly every possible permutation of popular music into their personal musical centrifuge, added dollops of bitingly smart satire and gleefully dumb toilet humor in equal measure and come out the other side with several polished gems of albums.

Transcending parody to legitimate pastiche, Ween has become beloved in a wide range of musical circles by virtue of the band’s ability to skewer them all with equal integrity (or lack thereof). The group’s notoriously scatterbrained early albums like The Pod, Pure Guava and Chocolate and Cheese lack even a semblance of direction and were at least partially inspired by the band’s penchant for inhaling Scotchgard.

Even more focused later efforts—like 12 Golden Country Greats and nautically themed record The Mollusk—showcase a variety of styles within Ween’s vague frameworks, and the band’s most recent album, Cucaracha, only proves that its commitment to being noncommittal is still a viable genre unto itself.

By the time one works through Ween’s full catalogue, it becomes apparent that nothing’s sacred and that a less talented act could never get away with this many songs about poop and child molestation and still be taken seriously.

Where Ween truly succeeds is in its innate ability to let its rabid fanbase in on the joke. The group pushes the boundaries of taste to remind us that music, no matter how inappropriate, can’t really hurt anyone, and thus the joke is only at the expense of those who fail to get it. [David Fitzgerald]

PERFORMANCE: Recital (Edge Recital Hall) Kelsey Fredriksen, voice, and Daniel Forknre, piano, at 3:30 p.m., Jack Walker on saxophone at 5 p.m., Trombone Studio at 6:30 p.m. and Meghan Louise Taylor, voice, at 8 p.m. 706-5423737, www.music.uga.edu 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: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 LECTURES & LIT.: “Dire Forecast: The Impact of Climate Change on Crime” (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 481) Robert Agnew, Emory, will draw on crime theories and research to discuss the potential impact of climate change on crime.

2 p.m. FREE! 706-542-7079, mariana@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Earth Day Celebration: “The Writer and Social Responsibility” (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Barry Lopez, National Book Award-winning author, gives a lecture. 7 p.m. $4 (students), $8. 706-542-3481, www. thegeorgiareview.com LECTURES & LIT.: Ecology Seminar (UGA Ecology Building) Tom Near, Yale University, presents “Patterns of Diversification in Continental Distributed Freshwater Fishes.” 4 p.m. FREE! ecology. uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Educational Workshop (Athens Community Council on Aging) Do you want to contact your legislators but don’t know where to start? 12–1 p.m. 706549-4850, www.accaging.org LECTURES & LIT.: PLACE Book Club (Dog Ear Books) A discussion about Deeply Rooted: Unconventional Farmers in the Age of Agribusiness by Lisa M. Hamilton. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-8180976 MEETINGS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Friendship Christian Church) After a short business meeting, Dan Williams of the Warnell School of Forestry will present “Rocks of the Piedmont.” 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706549-8082 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.

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THE CALENDAR! EAGLE CLAW Brutal hard rock band with some crunchy metal riffs from Austin.

KILL THE SCHOOL Local metal four-piece.

MANGER Punk rock four-piece with screaming guitars and vocals.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com BROKEN WATER Noisy indie rock trio that harks back to the pre-grunge college radio days. See Calendar Pick on p. 27.

DIET COKEHEADS Band from Gainesville, FL that sounds a bit like old Sonic Youth.

SHAVED CHRIST New local punk band featuring members of American Cheeseburger, Witches, Dark Meat and Hot New Mexicans.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com HOT NEW MEXICANS Catchy, boozy, punk-influenced power-pop.

Tour homecoming show!

SLEEPING IN THE AVIARY Quirky lo-fi pop that’s alternately sweet and fierce.

THE VISITATIONS Electronic folk featuring Davey Wrathgabar and a rotating cast of local musicians and a heavy touring schedule.

40 Watt Club “Spring Showdown: Round 2.” 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com ANSLEY RUSHING Local singer/ songwriter of the wistful farm-folk kind.

CHROMAZONE Local electro-infused funk rock band.

HANDS IN AUDIO Local experimental indie rock trio.

NEW SNEAKERS Rockin’ local band.

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!

Lit 10 p.m. www.litathens.com KARAOKE Every Tuesday! With over 30,000 songs to choose from.

Little Kings Shuffle Club “Athens Farmers Market.” 4:30-6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net CAROLINE AIKEN Renowned acoustic folk artist Caroline Aiken shared the stage with the Indigo Girls for some time. Her soulful voice purrs over bright finger-picking.

8 p.m. $5. www.boybutante.org BOYBUTANTE DRAG SEARCH Contestants perform a number for judges to decide who wins a spot to perform during the 22nd Annual Boybutante Ball.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens. com THE BRIDGE Rock band with folk, funk and bluegrass in its sound.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens SPARK TO INFERNO Melodic posthardcore from Baltimore.

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VINCENT THE DOG Athens rock power trio informed by classic rock, blues, funk, jazz, hard rock and progressive rock.

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

Wednesday 13 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy!

Tonight willl be an Alibi Idol Contest.

The Bad Manor 9 p.m.–1 a.m. $3. pr.gammasig@ gmail.com KARAOKE FOR KIDS Gamma Sigma Sigma hosts a fundraiser to benefit the March of Dimes.

Boar’s Head Lounge 9 p.m. 706-369-3040 BOAR’S HEAD OPEN MIC Welcoming singer-songwriters every Wednesday.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com ARCTURUS Locally based ambient, electronic outfit that slips some feeling into robot chirps and bleeps.

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

SPACE GHOST Expect keyboard-driven pop from this local four-piece.

Iron Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-543-9955 THE FLAME THROWERS Local surf-rock-style rock and roll band

featuring young phenom Tyler Roberston on guitar.

MCBLUEZ Made up of the founding members of Sea of Storms, this blues-based band is influenced by classics such as Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson and Duane Allman.

Farm 255 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com EL UV New project from Little Francis drummer Jordan Noel, who describes it as an “improvisational aural Gravitron.”

SENRYU This Knoxville outfit’s schizophrenic psych-pop will appeal to fans of groups like of Montreal.

JEFF TOBIAS Solo alto sax from member of Quiet Hooves.

Flicker Theatre & Bar Happy Hour! 6-8 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com KARA KILDARE Local pianist playing ragtime and old-timey saloon music for a special Happy Hour set.

Flight Tapas and Bar 8 p.m. www.flighttapasathens.com LATE AS ALWAYS Live jazz music every Wednesday.

Go Bar “artUGA Party.” 10 p.m. www.myspace. com/gobar DJ GRAVEROBBERS Winston Parker spins high-energy electronic, dance and rock music.

JAMES DEAN & THE SHRINERS Bluesy rock band.

New Earth Music Hall “Benefit: Rebuild the Georgia Theatre.”

8 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www. newearthmusichall.com CHROMAZONE Local electro-infused funk rock band.

DANK SINATRA Improvisation-heavy electronica mixed with elements of jazz, rock and reggae.

EDDIE AND THE PUBLIC SPEAKERS Local blues-funk trio.

MAMA’S LOVE Young, funky jam band from right here in Athens. The band’s slogan says it all: “Bringin’ it back to the roots while goin’ beyond the bounds.”

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!

Porterhouse Grill 7–10 p.m. 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT Every Wednesday! Stop by for live jazz bands and drink specials. Tonight features the Jake Mowrer Quartet.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens BRYAN & COMPANY Cover band.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5-7 p.m. $10 Glass. www.terrapinbeer. com INNOCENT FLANNEL This Nashville band draws from both honky tonk and modern indie rock.

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.

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The Manhattan Café Manhattan’s Sweet 16 Birthday Party. 9 p.m–1 a.m. FREE! 706-369-9767 DJ CRASH LANDERS Spinning funk, soul, R&B, northern soul and girl groups.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com THE GOLD PARTY This local band plays original, danceable new wave and synth-driven glam.

The Bad Manor 9 p.m. FREE! www.thebadmanor.com DJ DECEPTICRON Mixing today’s hottest house, electro and club hits.

Saturday, April 16

SoftSpot, Big Hug, Little Kiss, Sunspots, Green Gerry Farm 255 SoftSpot’s Bryan Keller and Sarah Kinlaw, currently on their fourth tour in a year, radiate confiSoftSpot dence. “Bryan and I have worked so hard on this… and we’re pretty good at it,” says Kinlaw, who sings and plays bass. The group’s brand of considered, dense pop—equal parts grounded ambience and soaring melody—relies on tight, driving rhythms to achieve its sense of urgency. Guitarist/keyboardist Keller uses an elaborate set-up of loop and effects pedals to painstakingly build the sonic backdrop for each song. Kinlaw sings with precision, measuring each note. But together with drummer Andrew Spaulding, the band shows no signs of strain. “I think we’ve settled into the music we’re playing,” Keller says, shrugging.

For the Brooklyn band with North Carolina roots, this self-assuredness carries over into the business of booking and managing a tour. The group has refined its approach with each opportunity. “Touring is such a learning process in terms of what works… booking, finding bands, it all becomes easier,” says Kinlaw, who is quick to credit the help of friends in each town along the way who help to put bills together and to draw crowds.

The members of SoftSpot hope to make playing music a viable, long-term career. “I want it to be a sustainable way of life,” Kinlaw says. To that end, certain comforts have to be considered. The van can be a cozy place. “We actually have a coffee grinder and a water boiler,” Keller says. “We try to eat healthy apart from Bojangles’.”

Kinlaw agrees. “I’m gonna bring a blender. I’m gonna make guacamole,” she says, getting excited. “If we’re gonna stay up late every night getting drunk with strangers, at least I want to eat well.” [Marshall Yarbrough]

POWERKOMPANY Duo featuring Karolyn Troupe (Venice Is Sinking) and husband Andrew Heaton (Packway Handle Band) playing sincere, bittersweet lullabies.

YOUNG ORCHIDS Jangly fun rock from Atlanta with elements of doowop, shoegaze and protopunk.

DePalma’s Italian Cafe 6:30–8:30 p.m. (weather permitting).

FREE! 706-552-1237 EFREN Local indie-folksters along the lines of Iron and Wine.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com FERAL YOUTH DJ Chris Howe gets the party started with high-energy house, electronica and Top-40 mash-ups.

GRAVEROBBERS Winston Parker spins high-energy electronic, dance and rock music.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com NEON PISS Psychedelic punk rock from California.

SHAVED CHRIST New local band featuring members of American Cheeseburger, Witches, Dark Meat and Hot New Mexicans.

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

40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.40watt.com BABY BABY This “fun-rock” band will get you sweaty and dancing. See story on p. 27.

THE ORKIDS Polished local electropop group with alternating male/ female vocals and super-hooky refrains.

TEALVOX Alternative rock band with a hint of classic British rock.

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

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotscoffee. com A SPECIAL EVENING WITH MODERN SKIRTS The beloved local pop band plays a special set tonight completely sans amps, with cello and Japanese electric organ.

Highwire 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge. com INDIE REVENGE This jazz trio plays every Thursday.

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

6–8 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens. com JUSTIN BROGDON Rock vet Justin Brogdon puts a lot of Southern soul into his epic songs.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub EUREKA, CALIFORNIA Melodic, guitar-driven indie rock influenced by bands like Guided by Voices.

MR. FALCON High-energy, indie garage rock influenced equally by The Kinks and Pixies.

TENDABERRY Tendaberry brings its funky, soulful post-punk to Athens.

Think Rick James sitting in with Gang of Four. EP release show!

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens. com BREATHLANES Led by guitarist/ composer John Miley, Breathlanes

features atmospheric, organic tones built around guitar, drums and stand-up bass. Miley will be joined by Dave Spivey (keys), Steve Abercrombie (bass) and Nathan Hale (drums).

WHISPERKISS Acoustic project featuring multi-instrumentalist Michael Wegner (Abbey Road LIVE!, Fuzzy Sprouts, Sunny-Side Up Band) and Shelley Olin (DubConscious, Grogus).

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $13. www.newearthmusichall. com BODEGA ROJA Instrumental sextet at the crossroads of jam and technical math-infused prog rock.

EASY STAR ALL-STARS This trendsetting international reggae act features a lineup of some of the best musicians in the ska, dub, jazz and reggae scene.

CAS HALEY Polished reggae pop.

No Where Bar 10 p.m. $4. 706-546-4742 MIKE KILLEEN Decatur-based performer who counts Bob Dylan and Vic Chesnutt as formative influences.

SWEET KNIEVEL This band’s brand of melodic, psychedelic rock showscases an appreciation of Syd Barrett and The Beatles.

Omega Bar 5 p.m.–2 a.m.www.theomegabar.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR Smooth jazz with a candlelit atmosphere.

Hosted by DJ Segar (WXAG), and special guest DJ Mellow Meyers also spins old school R&B late night.

The Rialto Room “Guitar Art Show & Memorabilia Auction.” 6 p.m. $20 (VIP), 7 p.m. $10. www.nuci.org KYSHONA ARMSTRONG This engaging local songwriter performs a unique fusion of acoustic folk and soul.

THE ARTIE BALL SWING BAND A full outfit of local jazz bigwigs plays the traditional dance numbers with gusto. Original swing-style tunes sneak into the mix as well, and they stand well next to the classics.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens CONNECTED HOUSES Funky, local blues four-piece.

GROOVE MOOSE Rock trio with a funky way about the guitar and a clever way about song structure, from Milledgeville.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5-7 p.m. $10 Glass. www.terrapinbeer. com DOM WIER This Illinois-based artist plays roots rock and country.

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

Friday 15 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! Facebook.com/AlibiBar AFTERSHOCK Rock covers.

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THE CALENDAR! DJ CHRIS WARE Audio/visual DJ mixing rock, rap, and Top-40 hits.

Boar’s Head Lounge FREE! 706-369-3040 LIVE MUSIC On the patio every Friday. Call for details.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com BROTHERS Classical-leaning side project from Soapbar’s Ryan Moore.

GRINNIN’ BEAR Expect fast-paced country and bluegrass tunes.

SAM SNIPER Local guys Chris Bennett and Andrew Klein play Southern jungle rock. CD release party tonight!

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com BIG FREEDIA Get ready to shake your booty with the queen diva of bounce!

There will likely be “azz everywhere.”

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CHAMBER MUSIC Will Donaldson spins extreme bass anthems.

QUIET HOOVES High-energy, idiosyncratic pop that’s loose and full of fun.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com LOVEY DOVIES Romantic garage and heavy rock from New Orleans.

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

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.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com WEEN Going strong for 20+ years now, this satiric, genre-hopping group has a devoted underground fanbase. See Calendar Pick on p. 33.

Georgia Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-9884 BIG E AND BEAR “Big E” Eric Gregory and Keith “Bear” Fowler of the Starlite DeVilles.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar BOMBSBOMBSBOMBS Local, quirky pop rock.

THE FLARES Local trio playing hard and progressive rock.

FREE TOMORROW High-energy, intellectual hip-hop with a unique dance blend of violin, cello, keys, bass and drums.

IMMUZIKATION Local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. hosts a dance party featuring high-energy electro and rock.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-3050 BETWEEN NAYBORS Local duo Greg Benson and Melanie Morgan play folky acoustic tunes.

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

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub PAUL EDELMAN Americana artist based in Asheville who has shared stages with Drive-By Truckers, Neko

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Case and more. Edelman names Jay Ferrar and Neil Young among his influences.

THE FUSTICS Americana rock band from Wilmington, NC. KEN WILL MORTON Recently recognized as a “songwriter of the week” in American Songwriter, Athens’ own Ken Will Morton has been strumming and singing for over 20 years.

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

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $18 (adv.), $22 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com TODD SNIDER Alt-country singersongwriter who takes on old-time traditional songs and more contemporary tunes.

THE TRISHAS Jamie Wilson (The Gougers), Liz Foster, Kelley Mickwee (Jed & Kelley) and Savannah Welch play country, rock and soulful gospel with sweeping harmonies and twangy guitars, mandolin and fiddle.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $15. www.newearthmusichall. com BEATS ANTIQUE Unique trio from San Francisco that melds hip-hop, classical and world music, playing a variety of instruments alongside electronic beats.

ESKMO Live perforamnce project of electronic music producer Brendan Angelides.

No Where Bar 10 p.m. $4. 706-546-4742 THE HYPSYS Prog-rock jam band from Tuscaloosa.

VERTIGO JAZZ PROJECT Soulful, funky jazz fusion from Asheville, NC. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 CARLA LE FEVER AND THE RAYS Playing old school funk, sweet pop and sweaty rock covers and originals. The Rays feature Kenny “K.B.” Brawner, Dan Roth, Mike Maddox, Bobby Patrick and Brett Tatnall.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens TEMPTED VIBE New hard rock band with a mix of covers and originals.

TOMORROW PEOPLE Atlanta-based rock and roll band that plays bluesy covers and originals.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5-7 p.m. $10 Glass. www.terrapinbeer. com 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) “AthensHasArt!” 6–8 p.m. 680 West Broad Street THEO HILTON Nana Grizol frontman plays an acoustic set.

Saturday 16 Allen’s Bar & Grill 8:30 p.m. www.allensbarandgrill.com LEAVING COUNTRIES Warm, inviting folk rock featuring tender violin, aching harmonica and melodic acoustic guitars.

Amici Italian Café 11 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0000 ELASTIC SKYLINE Funky, psychedelic rock from Milledgeville, GA.

The Bad Manor “BLVD MAGAZINE’s Athens Fashion Week Kickoff Party.” 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $5 (18+, before 11 p.m.), $10 (18+, after 11 p.m.) www.thebadmanor.com BEAT GEEKS Crossover pop trio from Atlanta that blends in hip-hop, electronica and R&B. Big Dogs On The River 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $20 (incl. kayak rental, music and cookout), $8 (music and cookout). 706-353-6002 BORDERHOP TRIO This bluegrass trio sums up its sound in two words: “high” and “lonesome.” (2:30 p.m.)

CHERRY MOON SOCIALITES Featuring Bryan Nuse (Summer Hymns), Lane Seabolt and friends.

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LEAVING COUNTRIES Warm, inviting folk rock from here in Athens, featuring tender violin, aching harmonica and melodic acoustic guitars.

ROLLIN’ HOME This local group jams on originals with a Grateful Dead kind of groove and a Southern rock leaning. (7 p.m.)

SUMMER HYMNS Local indierockers swing between a powerpop sound and lighter Flaming Lips-style fun. Joined by drummer Phillip Brown, who is in town from Savannah! (5:30 p.m.)

Bishop Park “Athens Farmers Market.” 8 a.m.– noon. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net CATHERINE KIMBRO Heartfelt, insightful acoustic country music.

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Caledonia Lounge “Rock for the Kids Benefit.” 3:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (under 21). All ages welcome! www.caledonialounge.com ANT DA RIPPER Smooth, eloquent hip-hop artist from Hull, GA who also performs with the group Wildkard.

BURNS LIKE FIRE Local punk band featuring members of Karbomb, Wristbandits and Celerity. A quartet of musical disarray!

KARBOMB Local quartet plays highspeed, erratic and angry punk not dissimilar to early-’90s Orange County stuff.

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com BURN BARREL Mostly acoustic pop with a slight touch of Americana twang. Featuring members of Ham1.

MAGIC MISSILE Jake Mosely’s main songwriting vehicle for pop songs about the periodic table of the elements and other quirky topics.

Musically influenced by acts like Guided by Voices.

THE SHUT UPS The Shut-Ups produce sounds reminiscent of The Joe Jackson Band, The Paul Collins Beat and The Brains.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com BIG HUG, LITTLE KISS Randy Newman-embracing old-time country anthems that, in turn, embrace you.

GREEN GERRY Particularly dreamlike and subtly electronic local artist.

SOFTSPOT Elaborate sonic loops, angelic vocal melodies and lush arrangements are the mark of this adventurous Brooklyn band. See Calendar Pick on p. 34.

SUNSPOTS Bedroom psych-pop with tropical beats and airy vocals.

Flicker Theatre & Bar “Record Store Day Mini-Fest.” 2 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! Facebook.com/ LowYoYoStuff BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOLS Indie Americana from Decatur.

BUSMAN’S HOLIDAY Sparse folkrock duo from Bloomington, IN. RICER Atlanta’s Ricer kicks off the Record Store Day Mini-Fest at 2 p.m. with its progressive, intricate hard rock. Live music continues into the night with many more acts TBA. THE VIKING PROGRESS Imagery related to Vikings or Norse mythos will usually be metal, but as the exception that disproves the rule, The Viking Progress plays beautiful and touching folk songs.

WEREWOLVES Local band featuring quirky lo-fi rock with bright, bouncy flourishes, unique instrumentation and emotive lyrics.

THEO ZUMM Nana Grizol frontman plays a solo set of his punk-twisted pop anthems.

Flight Tapas and Bar 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.flighttapasathens.com KYSHONA ARMSTRONG This engaging local songwriter performs a fusion of acoustic folk and soul.

Front Porch Bookstore 6 p.m. FREE! 706-372-1236 THE DINNER MINTS Athens trio featuring Laura Vickers, Allen Wagner and David Phillips (AKA Humble Dave the master guitar playing grandad) playing a mix of jazz and folk.

Go Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/gobar GHOSTLIGHTS Local psychedelic rock band.

INCATEPEC A combination of traditional tunes from South America and Cuba with a unique jazz twist.

PHOLKSINGER JOSH & FRIENDS A blend of traditional folk music with old-time, country and blues influences. Lyrically, his original tunes touch on everything from social activisim to forlorn love. Tonight with members of Crumbling Arches, Jim White and Grinnin’ Bear.

NOAH RAY Member of sparse beat duo DIP spinning the jams.

ZEKE SAYER Country-folk from The Humms’ leading man.

THE AROUND-THE-GLOBE SEA SHANTY SINGERS Lead by celebrated local music archivist and fiddle player Art Rosenbaum.

TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party, The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-3050 JOSH DANIELS Local acoustic singer who works real emotion into classic bluegrass songs.

MATT KABUS This Atlanta-based singer-songwriter has a sweet pop voice and delivers heartfelt acoustic ballads.

Highwire 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge. com FREE MONK TRIO Live jazz music.

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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. $5. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub 90 ACRE FARM This local sevenpiece emphasizes vocal harmonies and lyrical imagery with its soulful, folk-roots Americana.

HONEY BLUE Good-natured and mellow country-rock from St. Simons with rough vocals and nostalgic lyrics.

Low Yo Yo Stuff Records Call for times. FREE! 706-606-0842, Facebook.com/LowYoYoStuff RECORD STORE DAY IN-STORE PERFORMANCE Live acoustic and organic performance all day from local bands including psychedelic noise from Mr. Blank (solo project from Mux of Rat Babies) who is playing two sets, one solo and one with special guest Lon Martin (formerly of North South) plus Michael Guthrie Band, Dial Indicators and more. There will be gift bag giveaways full of CDs and other goodies from local bands, too!

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Facebook.com/LowYoYostuff ALREADY TAKEN With band members ranging in age from 11 to 15, these young rockers—two sets of siblings and a friend— will impress you with the maturity of their songwriting. Already Taken’s set includes nine original tunes with more in the works.

THE HEAP Funky local indie-soul band based here in Athens with a killer horn section and fronted by Bryan Howard’s low, bass growl.

LEFTY HATHAWAY BAND Lefty is joined by other Bareknuckle Band members for a night of Lefty’s originals as well as a nice choice of delicious covers by Little Feat, JJ Cale, Leon Russell and many more.

MR. FALCON High-energy, indie garage rock influenced equally by The Kinks and Pixies.

YOU! That’s right, you are DJ-ing this party. In celebration of Record Store Day, you’re invited to BYOR (bring your own records) and spin in between sets.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $15. www.newearthmusichall. com FLT RSK A funky blend of electronica and space rock featuring members of DubConscious.

LOTUS The Strength of Weak Ties is the third album from Philadelphia quintet Lotus; it combines studiostyle electronic music with a more organic jam-rock element.

PROPER MOTION Electronic, dubstep and bass mixes.

SUMILAN Technically proficient musicians playing jam rock.

No Where Bar 10 p.m. $5. 706-546-4742 LUBRIPHONIC Funky blues and jazz sextet from Chicago with impressive 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.

The Office Lounge Noon–8 p.m. All Ages Welcome. 706546-0840 FUNDRAISER FOR OFFICER “BUDDY” CHRISTIAN Featuring live music from 706, The Athens Band, Tealvox, The Flamethrowers, Chris McKay and the Critical Darlings, The Avery Dylan Project and special guest Michael Guthrie.

9:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE GEORGIA HEALERS Athens’ premier blues band for over 20 years.

Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens MATT KABUS BAND Atlanta-based singer-songwriter has a sweet pop voice and delivers heartfelt acoustic ballads. Tonight playing with a backing band.

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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.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE!, $3 to play. 706-3533050.

OPEN MIC Mondays! Hosted by local soulful singer Kyshona Armstrong.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5-7 p.m. $10 Glass. www.terrapinbeer. com JEFF VAUGHN BAND A fun, rowdy mix of Southern rock and country.

The Melting Point $10 (adv.), $14 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com OCONEE SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE ROCKCITAL Students from the Oconee School of Rock showcase their songwriting and performance talents.

Wuxtry Records 1–9 p.m. FREE! www.wuxtry-records. com RECORD STORE DAY IN-STORE PERFORMANCES Live music all day from these local artists: Madeline (1:30 p.m.), Michael Guthrie Band (3:30 p.m.), Antlered Auntlord (4:30 p.m.), Green Thrift Grocery (5:30 p.m.), Marshmallow Coast (7:30 p.m.) and Los Meesfits (8:30 p.m.).

Sunday 17 Call for location Cap Man & Friends Art & Music Fest.

12–7 p.m. FREE! 706-338-8822 HOLLY BELLE Local singer-songwriter Holly Belle sings smoky, acoustic ballads accompanied by cello.

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

THE FLAIRES No info available.

ERIC GREGORY Lead singer of local band The Starlite Devilles, which plays discordant and loose alt-rock.

HARRIS LANE BACKYARD BAND No info available.

HEIDI HENSLEY Modern rock and roll with country elements and a bit of ‘80s nostalgia.

ERIC JOHNSON Local multi-instrumentalist playing a solo set.

PATRICK MORALES Local singersongwriter who recently launched a project called The Viking Progress featuring moody folk songs inspired by his time on the Bering Sea. NIGHTINGALE NEWS Coy Campbell King (The Vestibules), plays tender, rootsy acoustic ballads.

THE WELFARE LINERS Bluegrass band complete with upright bass, banjo, mandolin, guitar and fiddle, featuring the founder of Ghostmeat Records and members of 6 String Drag, The Burning Angels and The F-Holes.

Farm 255 10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com MICKEY “Glammed-up/dumbed-down shambolic pop music” that sounds like Chicago’s answer to Black Lips.

THE RODNEY KINGS “Surfabilly” from right here in Athens.

TIMMY TUMBLE AND THE TUMBLERS Tim Schreiber (Dark Meat, The Lickity-Splits) howls and spasms and literally tumbles over garagey rock-anthems and retroinspired pop songs.

Highwire Noon–3 p.m. Sunday Jazz Brunch. www.trappezepublcom JEREMY ROBERTS Solo jazz guitarist.

Monday 18 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com KATIE MARTIN Bluesy singer/guitarist from Auburn, AL.

New Earth Music Hall “Conscious Alliance Silent Auction.” 9 p.m. FREE! www.newearthmusichall. com CHROMAZONE Local electro-infused funk rock band.

PHATLIP Electronic artist who mixes big, echoey video game sounds and beats.

Rye Bar 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens OPEN MIC Every Monday! Sign up between 8:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday 19 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com BOBBY BE GOOD Local acoustic group.

STREET RHYTHM & RHYME Local four-piece jams on funk, reggae, jazz and blues.

THE WYNETTES No info available.

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 glistening with inspiration. Every Tuesday!

Lit 10 p.m. www.litathens.com KARAOKE Every Tuesday! With over 30,000 songs to choose from.

Little Kings Shuffle Club “Athens Farmers Market.” 4:30-6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net OLD TIME STRING BAND The name says it all! Old time Americana soundtracks your Farmers Market shopping.

10 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub DJS RANDY AND LOZO Spinning punk rock!

LIVERTY Christopher Ingham, KateR and Sarah T. play folky pop-punk.

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The Melting Point Terrapin Bluegrass Series. 7 p.m. $4. www.meltingpointathens.com MANDOLIN ORANGE Harmonyfocused, contemporary folk.

WUOG 90.5FM “Live in the Lobby.” FREE! 8 p.m. www. wuog.org LIVE IN THE LOBBY Live mini-fest!

TaterZandraZandra, Native Kid Nerf Sword and one more artist (TBA) will perform on the college

radio station’s twice weekly program.

Listen over the air, stream online or drop by the station to watch!

Wednesday 20 Boar’s Head Lounge 9 p.m. 706-369-3040 BOAR’S HEAD OPEN MIC Welcoming singer-songwriters every Wednesday.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com MILES BENSON Local artist inspired by the lite world beats and acoustic noodling of Jack Johnson.

DUSTY LIGHTSWITCH Quirky, highenergy local band featuring bluesinfluenced rock.

OH NO OH MY Elegantly orchestrated, bouncy pop from Austin with warm, acoustic finish that E6 fans will appreciate.

TURNUPS A group of “super MCs” from here in town spinning hip-hop and dance.

Iron Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-543-9955 THE BACUPS Local cover band plays fun ‘60s tunes from The Beatles to The Temptations.

The Classic Center 9 p.m. $30. www.classiccenter.com STS9 An ambient mix of trance, dub and samples paired with live instruments in a jam band from the future.

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.

10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com NUDE BEACH This Brooklyn-based plays scrappy, melodic rock that lands somewhere between The Ramones and The Replacements.

WITCHES Local oufit plays edgy, melodic rock led by the rich vocals of Cara Beth Satalino with touchstones that include The Breeders and Neil Young.

Flicker Theatre & Bar Happy Hour! 6-8 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com KARA KILDARE Local ethereal piano folk.

8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com GREY MILK This edgy folk rock outfit recently relocated to the Classic City from New England.

JOHN FRENCH AND THE BASTILLES Songwriter John French’s sincere acoustic compositions are backed by a group of musicians with country and rock influences.

ADAM POULIN Local, acoustic folk compositions.

TO ALL MY DEAR FRIENDS Instrumental songs featuring lush violins, electronic guitar and various sound effects.

Flight Tapas and Bar 8 p.m. www.flighttapasathens.com LATE AS ALWAYS Live jazz music every Wednesday.

40 Watt Club “Boys Who Rock For Girls.” 9 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com ATHENS Young local rockers ranging in age from 11-15, with classic rock influences.

BAMBARA Local power trio that draws from both the atmospherics of

bands like Slowdive and the ferocity of bands like Fugazi with mindmelting volume.

EUREKA CALIFORNIA Melodic, guitar-driven indie rock influenced by bands like Guided by Voices.

FREE MOUNTAIN Local rock supergroup playing straight-up, loud rock and roll!

DAVE MARTIN Guitarist for local bluegrass-rock band Poncho Magic plays a solo set.

MAXIMUM BUSY MUSCLE Local tech-metal trio.

KEN MCCLAIN Local musician.

VINYL STRANGERS Catchy ‘60sstyle pop that’s filled with soaring harmonies and bright guitars.

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

George’s Lowcountry Table 6 p.m. FREE! 706-548-3359 KIP JONES AND JAY RING DUO Local musician Jay Ring is joined by fellow Athenian and country folk artist Kip Jones. The duo plays covers of contemporary and classic hits.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar LOS MEESFITS The music of The Misfits done in Spanish/Cuban salsa style.

MATT KURZ ONE One-man rock machine Matt Kurz literally plays drums, keyboard, guitar and bass, by himself, all at the same time.

JoT ‘Em DOWN STORE & BBQ 480 MacoN Hwy. 706-549-2110

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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.

Legion Field Anchor Jam. 6:30 p.m. $10. www.

AthensMusic.net DAVE MATHEWS TRIBUTE BAND Playing all your favorite DMB tunes.

GROOVESHIRE This band from Cincinnati jams on bluesy rock.

ZOSO Expect typical Led Zeppelin covers as well as a trip into relative Zep obscurity performed with stunning accuracy.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $17. www.newearthmusichall. com PANTYRAID Music producers Martin Folb (AKA Martyparty) and Josh Mayer (AKA Ooah) come together to make melodic, electronic dance music that combines elements of hiphop, dubstep and more experimental sounds. After party for STS9 show.

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No Where Bar 10 p.m. $4. 706-546-4742 FLT RSK A funky blend of electronica and space rock featuring members of DubConscious. Tonight they play the STS9 after-party.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke! Join her every Wednesday and on the first Friday of the month.

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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 Iris Place, an independent retirement living facility, is seeking artists for an Apr. 16 art show. Any medium welcome. Must have 3–7 pieces. Email for information. mattcremeens@gmail.com Call for Artists (Floorspace) FloorSpace is seeking artists for month-long exhibitions. 706-3721833, www.floorspaceathens.com Call for Artists (ARTini’s Art Lounge) ARTini’s Open Art Studio, Gallery & Lounge is seeking artists for bi-monthly exhibitions and guest instruction. Email photos and info. kate@artinisartlounge.com Call for Entries (Sautee Nacoochee Center) The 2nd Annual 12 Rivers Art Festival is currently seeking artists to participate at an outdoor exhibit on June 11. Register online by May 14. 706-878-3300, www.snac.org

AUDITIONS Twelfth Night (Town and Gown Players) Seeking 7 men and 7 women who are well-spoken with good comic timing. The show runs June 10–12 and 16–19. Apr. 18–19, 7–10 p.m. fteague@uga.edu, www.townandgownplayers.org

CLASSES Adult Wing Chun Kung Fu (Floorspace) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45 p.m. $12 per class, $60 for 6 classes. floorspacestudio@gmail. com, www.floorspaceathens.com Ashtanga Yoga (Red Lotus Institute) On-going classes in traditional vinyasa yoga for all levels.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7–8:45 p.m. 706-210-1287, theyogashala.athens@gmail.com Ashtanga Yoga (Healing Arts Centre) Led primary series on Mondays at 7:15 p.m., mysore classes Friday mornings at 9 a.m. and classes for beginners Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. farley@athensashtanga yoga.com Ballroom Dancing (Athens Community Council on Aging) Stay active while perfecting the Cha Cha, Foxtrot and more. Mondays, 2:30– 3:30 p.m. $5. www.accaging.org Capoeira Angole & Maculele (Floorspace) Learn this form of Afro-Brazilian martial art! Tuesdays, 8:15 p.m., Thursdays, 7 p.m. & Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. $12, $60 (6 classes). www.floorspaceathens.com Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” classes ($20/person) every Friday from 7-9 p.m. “Family Try Clay” classes every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Creative Exploration Classes (Wildeye Creative Exploration Studio) Tap into your creative process! Classes for kids and adults. 706-410-0250, www.wildeyecreative.com Creative Miniature Design (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Participants will be provided with a list of materials to bring to class.

May 11, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $45.

706-542-6156 Dance Lessons (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Intermediate twostep at 3 p.m., beginner Cha-Cha or two-step at 4 p.m. and open practice at 5 p.m. $10. www.rotputman.com Donation-Based Yoga Classes (Red Lotus Institute) Wide variety of classes taught Sunday through Friday by certified instructors. Private sessions and

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

Open every day except Wednesday 10am-4pm This cute little girl is a Boxer mix and all she wanted to do when she got out of her kennel was flop down in the cool grass in the shade and take it easy. She has a very nice temperament-social, but not needy or overly energetic, and she shares some seriously sweet puppy kisses.

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Thai Yoga Therapy available by appointment. 706-248-3910, theyogashala.athens@gmail.com English Classes (Athens Latino Center) Three levels offered to teachers with international students.

Call for information. 706-549-5002, jaimeumana79@gmail.com, athensprofessionalservices.com ESL Class (Athens Urban Ministries) Free sessions. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30–3 p.m. FREE! 706353-6647 Flower Arranging (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Taught by a National Garden Club Master Flower Show judge. Apr. 13, 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 Free Tai Chi (Mind Body Institute) Spend a spring morning outside in the park on Talmadge Drive.

Saturdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-475-7329, mbiprograms@ armc.org Fused and Slumped (Good Dirt) Create a two-layer rectangular glass plate perfect for sushi, tapas or desserts. Apr. 17, 2–4 p.m. $60. www.gooddirt.net Garden Photography (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A hands-on workshop focusing on light, composition and critique. Apr. 30. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $45. 706-5426156, www.uga.edu/botgarden 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.

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Handsome and very fluffy Shepherd/Chow mix is perfectly-mannered on a leash even though he has a playful spirit that would love to run around and meet everyone.

This gentle young Golden Lab is mixed with something more petite and reserved. He feels shy and doesn’t understand why he’s here, but he enjoys quiet affection and sitting 32884 very close.

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Christina Bush Roman’s artwork is part of the 16th annual Southworks exhibition at OCAF through May 7. tory online using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online.

Must have previous genealogy experience and basic computer skills.

Call to register. Apr. 19, 4–5:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 Getting Started with Genealogy (ACC Library) Genealogy for beginners. In the Heritage Room. 2–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Guitar and Piano Classes (UGA School of Music) Now registering for beginning and intermediate guitar and piano classes for students or adults under 50. Classes run May 26–July 28. $115. www. uga.edu/ugacms/summer.html Intro to Email (Madison County Library) Learn the ins and outs of using email. Call to register. Apr. 13, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706795-5597 Intro to Word (ACC Library) Learn the basics of word processing. Registration required. Apr. 15, 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 Introduction to Computers (Oconee County Library) Learn the basic components of your computer or master Microsoft Windows XP. Registration required. Apr. 21 & 22., 3–4:30 p.m. 706-769-3950 Iyengar Yoga Classes (StudiO) Tuesdays, 6:45–8:15 p.m. $10. www.chetthomasyoga.com Kundalini Yoga (Red Lotus Institute) Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m.

706-248-3910, theyogashala.athens @gmail.com Laugh-a-Yoga (Mind Body Institute) Laugh your stress away!

Meets the fourth Friday of every month. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! 706475-7329, mbiprograms@armc.org Line Dancing (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Lessons with Ron Putman.

Alternate Thursdays through July 21.

6 p.m. $5. www.ronputman.com Line Dancing for Seniors (Council on Aging, Harris Room)

Keep your health in line and have fun at the same time! Tuesdays, 4 p.m. $5. 706-549-4850 Mama-Baby Yoga Bonding (Full Bloom Center) 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 Nia (Various Locations) Offered four days a week; check online schedule. 706-424-9873, www.TheBodyEclectic.com Parkinson’s Exercise (Athens Community Council on Aging) Healthy moves catered to those living with Parkinson’s Disease.

Tuesdays, 10–11 a.m. FREE! www.accaging.org Postpartum Mat Class (Balance Pilates and Wellness Studio) Wednesdays, 9:15–10:15 a.m. $10. www.balancepilates athens.com Pre-Natal Mat Class (Balance Pilates and Wellness Studio) Saturdays, 1–2 p.m. $10. www.balancepilatesathens.com Qigong for Health & Relaxation (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Visitor Center, Great Room) Mondays, through 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. Thursdays, 5:45–6:45 a.m. $10 (Drop-In). 706355-3114, www.athensfivepoints yoga.com Sending and Receiving Attachments (Madison County Library) Call to register. Apr. 19, 2–3 p.m. or 7–8 p.m. & Apr. 20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 Shag Dancing (Athens Technical College) Students must bring partner. Apr. 18–May 23, 7:30–8:30 p.m. $60 (per couple). 706-3695763, bmoody@athenstech.edu

Sivananda Yoga (Red Lotus Institute) Uplifting Hatha yoga Sundays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. 706-248-3910, theyogashala.athens@gmail.com Social Security Workshop (Athens Community Council on Aging) Focusing on the history of the Social Security Program, possible changes and the difference between Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Register by Apr. 15. Apr. 19, 12 p.m. FREE! 706-5494850, jbankson@accaging.org Spanish Classes (Athens Latino Center) Learn to speak and connect with the local Latino community.

Mondays and Wednesdays.

1–2 p.m. and 7–8 p.m. $10. jaimeumana79@gmail.com, athensprofessionalservices.com Tai Chi (Mind Body Institute, Athens Regional Medical Center) Meet in the park on Talmadge Drive. In case of rain, meet inside MBI. Call for more information. 9:30-10:30 a.m.

FREE! 706-475-7329, mbiprograms@armc.org 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 Tech Tips (ACC Library) Learn how to create and send surveys through Survey Monkey. 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 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) Meet up every week to wax the floor with your new moves.

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 Women’s Self Defense Classes (American Black Belt Academy) Learn what you can do to protect yourself. Go online or call to register. 706-549-1671, www. americanblackbelt.org Yoga & The 7 Sacred Centers (Five Points Yoga) Learn how to move more fully inro your power & health through asana, journaling and meditation. Apr. 23, 2–4 p.m. $30.

706-254-0200 Yoga Classes (Sangha Yoga Studio) See full schedule online. $14/drop-in, $60/6-class punch card. 706-613-1143, www.healing artscentre.net Yoga Classes (Total Training Gym & Yoga Center) Check website for dates and times. On-going. 706316-9000, www.totaltrainingcenter. com 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) 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 Yoshukai Karate (East Athens Community Center) Must be at least 13 years old. Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Monday and Thursday, 7:30–8:30 p.m., Saturday, 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.clarkecounty yk.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 and Toning (Whole: Mind.

Body. Art.) Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $6. 706-410-0134, www.wholemindbodyart.com Zumba at the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $10/ class, $80/session. www.uga.edu/ botgarden

HELP OUT! Adopt-A-Highway Challenge (Various Locations) In honor of GreenFest, Keep Athens Clarke County Beautiful (KACCB) is challenging all Adopt-A-Highway groups to complete a roadside cleanup. New groups welcome. 706-613-3501, www.keepathensbeautiful.org The Battery A newly formed social empowerment organization is launching its “GA’s Trail of Tears 2.0” campaign to stop HB 87. Call 706206-9237 to volunteer.

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 Cans for Critters (Various Locations) Donate collected aluminum cans to benefit the critters at Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail. Accepting donations through Apr. 18. Register by calling. 706-613-3512 Georgia Museum of Art Volunteers (GMOA) Volunteers needed to help staff the newly renovated GMOA shop. 706-542-0450, millera@uga.edu, georgiamuseum. org Global Youth Service Day (Various Locations) This year’s theme: “Planting Unity in the Community.” Check website for volunteer opportunities. Apr. 15–17. handsonnortheastgeorgia.org Great American Clean-up Challenge (Various Locations) Organize a litter clean-up and/ or beautification project during GreenFest. Call to organize an activity or borrow supplies. Apr.1–30.

706-613-3501, ext. 312 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. 706-542-0922, www.projectsafe.org Soccer Coaches Needed (Southeast Clarke Park) Volunteers needed to coach ages 4–11 for upcoming season. Call for information.

706-613-3871, www.athensclarke county.com/leisure Volunteers Needed (Town and Gown Players) Work in the box office, sell concessions and usher for shows in return for a complimentary ticket. www.townandgownplayers. org/volunteers

KIDSTUFF Adventure Travel Camp (Georgia Center) Spend your days playing paintball, shooting laser tag, climbing walls, racing go-karts and going on high-tech scavenger hunts. For ages 11–15. Register for summer camp by calling. May 31–June 3, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $375. 800-811-6640, questions@ georgiacenter.uga.edu CSI Academy (Georgia Center) Experience laboratory work, collect evidence at a scene, analyze hair and blood samples in the microscope.

For ages 11–15. Register for summer camp by calling. June 13–17, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $340. 800811-6640, questions@georgia center.uga.edu Girls’ Rock Camp Athens Now taking applications through Apr. 15 for this summer’s camp, to take place July 25–29 with a showcase concert on July 30. No musical experience necessary. Scholarships available. For girls ages 9–15. $25 (application fee), $300 (tuition). girlsrockathens.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 Musikgarten Early Childhood Classes (UGA School of Music) Music classes for

toddlers ages 2–4. This session’s theme is “The Rhythm and Music of Nature.” Check website for details.

Register by Apr. 25. May 3–June 23. $70. 706-542-2894, ugacms@uga. edu, www.uga.edu/ugacms/ earlychildhood.html New Moon Summer Camp (Various Locations) Experience the great outdoors by traveling to state parks and nature areas. For ages 6–12. June 6–10, 13–17 & July 11–15, 18–22. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $150/week. 706-310-0013 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! 706-613-3667 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 Summer Camps (Various Locations) ACC Leisure Services has a total of 35 summer camps for children and teens. Check online for complete info. 706-613-3625, www.athensclarkecounty.com/camps Teens in Action (Various Locations) A camp for 13–15 yearolds involving volunteer service, enrichment opportunities and recreational activities. One-week programs June 13–July 29, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $58. 706-613-3625, www.athensclarkecounty.com/camps Theater Academy (Seney-Stovall Chapel) Summer camps for children in grades 3–12. Register online.

June 6–10 & 11–17. 706-340-9181, roseofathens.wordpress.com/ education/academy Theatre Camp (Athens Creative Theatre) Camps include Teen Encore Camp, The Knights of the Rad Table Theatre Camp and Hansel and Gretel Theatre Camp. www.athensclarke county.com/camps Yoga Sprouts (Whole: Mind.

Body. Art.) For kids ages 2 and up.

3–4:30 p.m. $15. www.wholemind bodyart.com 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.

Overeaters Anonymous (Various Locations) 12-step meetings. 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

ART AROUND TOWN ACC Library (2025 Baxter St.) Paintings by Lisa Weaver. Through April. • Wood carvings by the Classic City Woodturners. Through April.

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

by Bob Davis. Through April.

Art on the Side Gallery and Gifts (1101B Industrial Blvd., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in medias including ceramics, paintings, fused glass, jewelry and mosaic belt buckles.

Athens Academy (1281 Spartan Rd.) Landscape paintings by Greg Benson, Robert Clements and Joe Ruiz. Through Apr. 20.

ATHICA (160 Tracy St.) “The Way Things Work” addresses the nature of systems through a variety of media. Featuring artists Will Pergl, Dan Grayber, Atanas Bozdarov, Robert Ladislas Derr, Andrea Flamini, Ernesto R. Gomez, John O’Connor, Julia Oldham, Andrew Sunderland, Cody Vanderkaay and Andy Moon Wilson. Through May 29.

Aurum StudioS (125 E. Clayton St.) New paintings

by Robert Clements and Lana Mitchell. Through May. Bob Snipes Water Resources Center (780 Barber St.) In the spirit of the Parisian Salon Des Refusés, “Refusés” is a show of works by Athens artists not accepted into the 36th Juried Exhibition at the Lyndon House. Through April.

Ciné BarCafé (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “On & Off Pulaski Street,” photography by Mark Steinmetz.

Circle Gallery, UGA College of Environmental Design (Caldwell Hall) “Windows to Charlie’s World” includes works by landscape architect Charlie Godfrey. Opening reception Apr. 15. Through April.

Dog Ear Books (162 W. Clayton St.) Photography

by Chris Mckay, Mike White and Daniel Peiken of legendary artists such as The Beatles, The Who, The B-52’s, R.E.M. and Vic Chesnutt. Through April.

Five Star Day Café (229 E. Broad St.) Works by Tiffany Tunno. Through April.

Flicker Theatre & Bar (263 W. Washington St.) Works by Jackie Slayton. Through April.

Georgia Museum of Art (90 Carlton St.) 100 watercolors by Salvador Dali illustrating Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. Through June 19. • “Horizons” includes 12 androgynous, life-sized cast-iron figures by Icelandic artist Steinunn Dorarinsdottir. • “The American Scene on Paper: Prints and Drawings from the Schoen Collection” addresses the plight of the American farm laborer in the development of industry and the growth of the urban environment. Through May 3.

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) Works by over 100 local artists.

Reception and awards presentation Apr. 28. • Works

by Cameron Hampton, Lisa Hampton-Pepe, Thomas Pepe and Raindance.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar (1560 Oglethorpe Ave.) “Open Spaces” is a series of landscapes by

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 Support and volunteer organization for lesbian and bisexual women in Athens and surrounding areas. Join Sapph.fire on Facebook.

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. 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

ON THE STREET Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage (Various Locations) A 100-mile trek through seven com-

Greg Benson. Opening reception Apr. 15. Through May. Jittery Joe’s Coffee (1230 S. Milledge St.) Barbara Hutson’s exhibit “Rest Awhile” includes photos of chairs and benches from around town.

Through April.

Jittery Joe’s Eastside (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Acrylic and enamel works by Charley Seagraves.

Through April.

Just Pho…and More (1063 Baxter St.) “Hanging Gardens” is a series of silk paintings by Margaret Agner. Through April.

Lamar Dodd School of Art (270 River Rd.) 2011 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition features a wide range of two and three dimensional artworks from each of 24 graduating students. Through Apr. 15.

Lyndon House Arts Center (293 Hoyt St.) 36th Annual Juried Exhibition, featuring work by area artists in a variety of media. Through May 10.

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (434 S. Main St., Madison) “Ten” includes mixed-media show of 10 contemporary Georgia artists. Curated

by Thomas Prochnow. Reception Apr. 15. Through June 11.

Mama’s Boy (197 Oak St.) “Organic Surrealism” by Carrie Climer. Through April.

Mercury Art Works at Hotel Indigo (500 College Ave.) “Fascination” features artists Amanda Burk, Anthony Stanislaw Wislar, Christopher Wyrick, Gretchen Elsner and Leslie Snipes. Through April.

Monroe Art Guild (205 S. Broad St., Monroe) Works from Walton County middle and high school students. Reception Apr. 17. Through Apr. 27.

OCAF (34 School St., Watkinsville) The 16th Annual Southworks Exhibition presents 90 works of art from 69 artists. Through May 7.

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

Speakeasy (296 E. Broad St.) Abstract-expressionist original acrylics by Frances Jemini featuring deep textures, bright blending of colors and strong architectural themes. Through May. State Botanical Garden of Georgia (2450 Milledge Ave.) “Forged from Nature” is an outdoor series of sculpted garden gates by artist Andrew T. Crawford.

The Grit (199 Prince Ave.) New and recent paintings

by Ruth Allen. Through Apr. 17.

This-Way-Out (T-W-O) (680 West Broad St.) AthensHasArt! presents site-specific installations

by Audra Rich and drawings by Margaret Schreiber.

T-W-O is open 6–8 p.m. the 10th–20th of each month.

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.) Wood-fired ceramics

by Ron Meyers and pastels by Rich Panico. Opening reception Apr. 15. Through May 3.

UGA Miller Learning Center “Fragmented Light,” a composition of brightly colored adhesive tapes created by Patricia Van Dalen.

White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates (217 Hiawasee Ave.) Photographs of the Athens Farmers Market by Barbara Hutson. Through April.

munities. Visit historic homes, experience authentic battle sites, view impressive architecture and tour museums. Tickets can be purchased at the Athens Welcome Center or online. Apr. 27–May 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $25. www.atpilgrimage.com Be a Camp Counselor (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The Garden is looking for people ages 15–18 to be counselors at summer camps. Contact Cora Keber at 706542-6156 for an application.

Call for Entries (Ciné BarCafé) The AthFest Film Committee is currently accepting submissions for local independent films, music documentaries and student projects to be screened during AthFest 2011 (June 22–26). Entries must be produced in Georgia or by a Georgia-based filmmaker or band. First deadline May 1; final deadline May 15. $10 (May 1), $20 (May 15). athfest.com/musicfestival/film, film@athfest.com Call for Zombies Be an extra in a locally made zombie movie named A Plague So Pleasant. Email for

information. BDGfilm@hotmail.com, www.indiegogo.com/A-Plague-SoPleasant Clean for Class Program (Dancefx) Help clean the studio in exchange for free dance classes.

706-355-3078, allison@dancefx.org Dance Instructor Recruitment (East Athens Educational Dance Center) The ACC Leisure Services Department is currently recruiting dance instructors, May 23–July 22, at the East Athens Educational Dance Center. Call for information. 706-613-2624 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 Zoo Atlanta Family Passes (Various Locations) Zoo Atlanta and the Athens Regional Library System have partnered up to grant family passes to patrons with library cards.

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Matters Of The Heart And Loins I have been with my boyfriend for the last four years—the last one I had since I was 18. I guess I am not good at being alone. My boyfriend is an alcoholic and a train wreck. He goes through phases where he is being “good,” which translates to only getting drunk every night and not blacking out at all. I know this is not good. I have a decent job. It is not what I actually want to do, but I am paying my bills and trying to make things happen with my art.

He doesn’t work because his parents are supporting him. He is also an artist, to the extent that he actually does anything. When he is in a good mood, he does his art and he is good at it. Do I think he can make a living from it? I don’t know, but not when he is only doing it half-assed and he spends most of his time drinking.

He always tells me I am wasting my time with my job, but I don’t have parents to support me, so I have to work. He makes me feel crappy. I tried to give him an ultimatum, told him he had to stop drinking or I would leave. I even talked to his parents about it. They made him go to AA. He said he had quit and he begged me to come back. I didn’t want to, but I was lonely and bored so I did. Now he wants to move in together. I know this will be the end for me. I keep avoiding the subject and he keeps bringing it up. I know he is drinking again. I don’t know what to do but I know I have to get him out of my life. How can I end the cycle?

Trapped in My Head You already know what you have to do, so now you have to make a plan. Block his emails, texts and calls. Do not call him. Do not see him. Treat every urge you have to contact him like a nicotine fit: you know you’ll be better when it passes. Make some friends, get out more, and channel all of your energy into your art. You’ll be happier, and he won’t be able to pull you back in.

I am fairly new in town. I have met a few friends and I am starting to feel pretty good about things. There are some people I work with who hang around together all the time, and they have invited me along on their regular weekly shenanigans. So far, so good, right? Except that there is a girl in that group with whom I believe I may have made a very big error. We were talking a lot about our lives and our pasts at a thing last week, and we really hit it off. I felt like I had really met a kindred spirit. I think she did, too.

Now the problem is that I don’t have a lot of time and she is really, really pushing for us to hang out. I like her—I really do—but it’s kind of getting to be too much. I don’t have a lot of free time, and I feel like she is desperately trying to schedule some time where we can get together without the group. It’s not

that I don’t want to, it’s just that I don’t have a lot of time. But now, I am starting to kind of not want to, you know? Just because I feel like she is really pushing. I know this makes me kind of a bitch. I don’t want to be. Help me.

Not Avoiding Her, Yet You should explain to her in no uncertain terms that you really are just busy. But you should also try very hard to make this thing happen, because you might find that once you get there everything would be OK. Often the planning of an event can really be stressful, and you start to not want to participate. But if you guys really hit it off, you will probably find that once you make the time you will actually enjoy each other’s company. Don’t psyche yourself out. Maybe you two can break away from the next group thing?

My boyfriend and I have been dating for eight years.

We’re both in our 30s, and even though I have never felt a lot of pressure about getting married before, I am starting to now. I don’t know why. I don’t want kids or anything, but it seems like all of our friends are getting married and having kids, and I guess I always figured we would eventually get married and now I am starting to wonder when that might be. We live together, we get along super well, and everything is fine. We’re still having regular sex, we get along well with each other’s families, and we have, in the distant past, discussed marriage in a way that makes me think we’re on the same page and everything will eventually be just fine. But for some reason, some stupid, inexplicable reason, I am starting to think about it. A lot. And I want to get married. A lot.

I am starting to wonder what he is waiting for and if it will ever happen, but I keep telling myself not to jinx anything by bringing it up. What do you think I should do?

Nice Day for a …Well, You Know Is it out of the realm of possibility that you might propose to him?

Or would that spoil it for you? If you don’t think it’s too weird, then I think you should pop the question. If you’re not comfortable with that, then you should just bring it up. Don’t wait until this becomes a huge deal and you’re feeling a lot of pressure and you have stressed yourself out about it. Just ask him out of the blue one day, preferably when you’re alone and in a good place to talk, if he has thought about it recently. Tell him you have been thinking about it. See what he thinks. If your relationship is as happy and healthy as you think it is, then this should not be a scary conversation. Good luck.

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2BR/2BA Dwntn! LR, kitchen w/ DW, W/D, lg. BRs & closets, patio. $675/mo. (706) 546-6900, valerioproperties.com.

$460/mo. Huge 1BR apt., walk-in closet, on-site laundry facilities, 18-unit complex off N. Milledge.

Avail. now or pre-lease for August.

(706) 764-6854, Lease Athens, LLC.

2BR/2BA luxury flat, avail.

8/1 at Brookewood Mill.

Sophisticated, private, beautiful pool, woodland creek. Near UGA/ town. Pets fine. $900/mo. (706) 714-7600, madelinevandyck@ gmail.com.

1BR apartment w/ private entrance. On Hill St., utils. incl., 1 mi. to UGA, pets OK, $650/mo.

Call (706) 255-0726.

2BR/1BA apts. Great in–town n’hood. Walk everywhere. Water & garbage paid. $655–$795/mo. www. boulevard propertymanagement. com or call (706) 548-9797.

1BR/1BA in the Boulevard n’hood & overlooking Dwntn., freshly renovated, all electric, great places t o l i v e . $ 4 9 0 - $ 6 9 5 / m o . w w w. boulevard propertymanagement. com or call (706) 548-9797.

2BR/2BA at The Lodge.

Kitchen, LR,screened-in porch. $800/mo. + utils. Internet incl.

Avail. now or Fall! Call Alice (404) 376-0987.

1BR/1BA. All electric. Nice apartment. Water provided. On busline. Single pref’d. Available now! (706) 543-4271.

1BRs $495, 2BRs $545 & 3BR apartments $695! 1st mo. free for 2 & 3BRs! Pre-leasing for summer & fall. Come check out our open house from April 1st to 15th! Specials & giveaways! On bus line, pet friendly! (706) 5496254. Restrictions apply.

3BR/3BA luxury townhouse avail.

8/1 at The Woodlands. Student mecca. Beautiful clubhouse, sportsplex. Near UGA & Dwntn. Pets fine. Great landlady! $1350/mo. Call (706) 714-7600, madelinevandyck@ gmail.com.

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4BR loft 2 blocks from Milledge, avail. 8/1! 2nd story of commercial bldg., 999 Baxter St., huge den, custom kitchen & BAs, huge closets, $1600/mo. No dogs, cats OK. Chris: chris@ petersonproperties.org, (706) 2025156.

ARMC/Nor maltown Area. Only $400/mo.! Just $99 deposit!

1BR/1BA. Next door to hospital & Navy School. 1 mi. to Dwntn.

Avail. immediately or pre–lease for Fall. (706) 788-2152 or email thomas2785@aol.com.

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.

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

Must see. 5BR/3BA townhouse.

Trash & lawn paid for. Modern/ huge rooms. Approx. 2800 sf. $995/mo. (706) 621-0077.

Baldwin Village, across street from UGA. Free parking, laundry on premises, on-call maintenance, on-site mgr.

Microwave & DW. HWflrs. 1, 2, 3BRs. $500 to $1200/mo.

Contact (706) 354-4261.

Downtown. University Tower, across from N. campus, corner of Lumpkin & Broad. Lg. 1BR/1BA, LR, kitchen. Avail. June 1, 2011. $750/mo. Call (706) 255-3743.

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 laundr y. J o i n e r Management, (706) 3536868.

Free rent 1st month! No pet fee!

2BR/2BA apar tments 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.

Great Eastside location. Large 1BR unit w/ kitchen, LR, BR & full BA. $405/mo. valerioproperties. com, (706) 546-6900.

Huge studio apartment. 1100 sf. open space apartment w/ 14 ft. ceilings. Zoned business or residential, tons of possibilities.

A steal at $400. Dwntn. Comer, (706) 614-6126.

Reduced rent! $600/mo. 1BR/1BA, LR, study, modern kitchen, pool, gym, gated, ground floor corner unit. Stadium Village close to UGA. Ideal for single/couple. Rob, (706) 338-4984, wimberlyme@bellsouth. net.

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) 353-2700 or cell (706) 540-1529.

2 tenants needed. 3BR/2.5BA at Milledge Place. UGA Athens busline. $350/mo. No utils. Close to campus.

No smoking/pets. Swimming pool.

Avail. this summer! (909) 957-7058, williamsreza@gmail.com.

Commercial Property

2BR/2.5BA, 2-story townhome.

HWflrs. Private deck, wooded area.

Quiet secluded location close to busline. N/S. Small pets ok. $850/ mo. Call (706) 614-1389.

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1400 sf. Beautiful space near Dwntn. $1200/mo. Originally Cantrell’s Grocery, this turn of the century building has high ceilings & lg. windows. Near the Leathers Building & the Railroad Arts District but w/ very high traffic volume & visibility. Excellent space for law office, architect, professional or production. Zoned E-I. Add’l 1200 sf. avail. (706) 614-3557.

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 covered parking spots in Game Day Condos. 250 W Broad St #108, zoned C-D, across from UGA. Asking $239K. Call Jim Paine, (706) 372-7300.

Eastside offices. 1060 Gaines School Rd. Rent 1200 sf. $1200/mo., 750 sf. $900/mo., 450 sf. $600/mo. & 150 sf. $300/mo. (706) 546-1615 or athenstownproperties.com.

Downtown loft apartment. 144 E. Clayton St. 2BR/1 lg. BA, exposed brick wall in LR, avail. immediately.

Won’t last! Call Staci, (706) 2961863 or (706) 425-4048.

Studios, 1 & 2BR apts. All electric, utils. incl. on some. Carports, close to 5 Pts. Pet friendly. Rent ranging from $450–$550/mo. (706) 4240770.

JAMESTOWN

Townhouses, 2BR/1.5BA, fenced yd., W/D connections, patio or deck. 812 College Ave., $595/mo. or 892 College Ave., $650/mo. Call (404) 255-8915.

Westside offices behind GA. Square Mall. 1000 sf., $750/mo. or single office space, $250–350/mo. Power, gas & water incl. Call (770) 8455247.

Very nice 2BRs Dwntn., across from campus. W/D incl. Avail. for Fall. Call (404) 557-5203.

Warehouse/office/studio. Fenced yd., A/C, great light, roll-up door, view of river, perfect for service industry. Rent 25% to 100% of 3500 sf. bldg. $200-1250/mo. Cole, (706) 202-2733.

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345 Research Dr. 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with a sunroom. $750-2 bedrooms / $1000-3 bedrooms.

Spacious washer/dryer, walk-in closets, pool and on-site security.

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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) 207-4953.

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

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2BR/2BA condo at 2165 Milledge Ave. Granite, tile, new fridge & range, new flrs. Pics at http:// milledgeplaceapt.blogspot.com/.

On bus line, convenient to UGA. $780/mo. Michael, (404) 514-2575.

2BR/2B condo w/ bonus room/ office. 1 block from campus. All appls incl. W/D. Pet friendly. Avail.

8/1. $800/mo. (478) 609-1303.

3BR/3BA townhouse for rent in the Woodlands. $460/mo. per rm. Incl. utils.

All rooms avail. LR & kitchen furnished.

Avail. Aug. 1. (404) 314-9318.

Condos For Sale Downtown. University Tower on Broad across from N. Campus.

Lg. 1BR/1BA, $84,500. Agents welcome 3%. Call (706) 255-3743.

Duplexes For Rent 2BR/1BA. Eastside. W/D, fireplace, new carpet, everything nice! $500/ mo. + utils. & dep. Avail. now! Call Mike (706) 540-7574.

5 Pts. duplex. 2BR/1BA, W/D incl., CHAC, fresh & clean.

Across the street from Memorial Park. $600/mo. Call (706) 2029805.

Brick duplex, 2BR/2BA, very clean, all extras. Just 2 mi. to campus on north side Athens. Grad students, professionals welcome, pets OK. Call Sharon at (706) 201-9093 or email moss.properties@yahoo.com for photos.

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.

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LUXURY DOWNTOWN LIVING Victorian Style Buildings with Hardwood Floors, Distinctive Architecture and Awesome Views.

Absolutely No Pets! www.athensdowntownproperties.com

(706) 546-6616

Houses for Rent $900/mo. Blocks from UGA & Dwntn. Athens. 3BR/1BA, CHAC, totally remodeled, tall ceilings, HWflrs., tile, W/D, front porch. 500 Willow St. Avail. now. Owner/Agent, Robin, (770) 265-6509. $550/mo. 505 Willow St. House blocks from UGA & Dwntn. Athens.

2BR/1BA. Lg. utility room, W/D. Front porch. Avail. 6/1. Owner/Agent, Robin, (770) 265-6509. $1200/mo. 4BR/2BA, avail. May 1.

Tim Lane, Winterville. Minutes from Eastside. Newer home on 1.5 acres, wooded cul-de-sac lot, FP, HWflrs., high ceilings, lg. rooms, open kitchen & LR, tile BAs, nice back deck, house-trained pet friendly.

Call Re/Max Realtor Helen Martin at (706) 540-2010. $600/mo. 3BR/1BA. 121 E. Carver Dr. Fenced–in yd. Tile & HWflrs.

CHAC, W/D hookups, DW. Pets welcome. Avail. now! (706) 6148335. $1000/mo. Blocks from UGA & Dwtn., 3BR/1.5BA, 12’ ceilings & HWflrs., front porch, utility room, W/D, CHAC. Avail. May 15. 127 Elizabeth Street, Owner/Agent. Call Robin, (770) 265-6509.

1, 2, 3 & 4BR houses & apartments, avail. Fall, historic Boulevard n’hood.

(706) 548-9797, www.boulevard propertymanagement.com.

135 Garden Ct. 3BR close to UGA campus, HWflrs., huge porch, plenty of parking, $795/mo. boulevard propertymanagement.com, (706) 548-9797.

2BR/1BA, 340 Ruth St. Cool old house w/ HWflrs., all appls, pet-frie n d ly, $ 8 0 0 / mo . , a v a i l .

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2BR/2BA Lyndon Ave.! FP, HWflrs., high ceilings, lg. rooms, open kitchen & LR, tile BAs, nice back deck, blocks from Dwntn! $1060/mo. (706) 546-6900, valerioproperties.com.

2BR/1BA 5 Pts. HW & tile flrs., LR, kitchen, spacious BRs w/ good closets, W/D incl., quiet area on Highland Ave. $695/mo. (706) 5466900, valerioproperties.com.

2BR/1BA close to Dwntn./UGA. HWflrs., sunny, CHAC, W/D, sec. sys., fenced yd. Great for pets. 236 N. Peter. $650/mo. Avail. 8/1. Rose (706) 540-5979.

2BR/1BA, Woody Dr. $680/mo.

Great duplex beautifully renovated, all electric, HWflrs., nice quiet street. boulevard propertymanagement. com or (706) 548-9797.

2BR/1.5BA w/ o f f i c e / g u e s t room. In quadraplex 2 blocks from campus. 5 Pts. area. W/D, CHAC, nice patio. Very cool layout. $900/mo. Avail. 8/1. Pets ok. Call (706) 369-2908.

2BR/2BA. 1.5 mi. from UGA. Kitchen, DR, LR, laundry rm., fenced back yd., deck, W/D, fridge. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $800/mo. (706) 3422788, (706) 461-5541.

2 & 3BR super nice houses in the Boulevard n’hood. Walk to town & campus. 535 and 545 Satula, 255 Boulevard Heights, 135 Glencrest. b o u l e v a rd proper tymanagement.com or call (706) 548-9797.

3-6BRs Oconee Farm house, big front porch, 2 decks, lg. y d . , c l o s e t o Tr a d e r J o e ’s . $1160/mo. boulevard propertymanagement.com.

(706) 548-9797.

3BR/2BA Brookstone Subdivision located in Eastside Athens. Lg. spacious rooms, fenced back yd., FP, tons of storage. Pets OK. $1000/mo. Call Rachel, (770) 4013936 or (770) 331-1851. Avail.

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3BR/2BA house in Normaltown.

Fenced yd. Pets ok. $1000/mo.

Call Ryan, (706) 254-7678.

4BR/4BA houses! Great Dwntn. location! Lg. BRs, tile, HWflrs., $1800/mo., avail. 8/1. w w w. n e w a g e p ro p e r t i e s a t h e n s . com, (706) 713-0626.

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.

4BR/4BA, $1800/mo. CHAC, all appls. incl., access to community pool & pool house, convenient to Dwntn. Athens, UGA campus, house is on busline. 2020 Lakeside Dr. Avail. 8/1/11. Call (706) 207-9295.

4BRs, 5 Pts. Fall lease. Approved for 4 unrelated. $1640/mo. See at bondrealestate.org. Owner/broker Herbert Bond Realty & Investment.

(706) 224-8002.

4BR/3BA historic home approx. 2 miles to campus/Dwntn., HWflrs, new kitchen & BAs, $2000/ mo. Call Valerio, (706) 546-6900, valerioproperties.com.

5BR/2.5BA house w/ huge yd. on Milledge. Lg. BRs, 2 min. from campus! $1800/mo. $1000 off Aug. rent w/ signed lease. Call (706) 936-6598 or athensarearentals@gmail.com.

5 Pts. area, $1500/mo.

3BR/2BA cottage-style house w/ HWflrs. throughout. LR, DR, kitchen. W/D incl. Avail. Aug. Call (706) 355-9961.

6BR/3.5BA off Prince Ave. on King Ave. Avail. 8/1, fully renovated, 2 custom kitchens w/ granite, custom BAs, 2 dens, huge yd.! $2700/mo., no dogs, cats OK. Chris: chris@petersonproperties.org, (706) 202-5156.

Boulevard n’hood. 3BR/2BA, newish house w/ HWflrs., modern kitchen, CHAC. Avail. now! (706) 543-6368.

Beautiful 3BR/2BA brick house in quiet, well established n’hood near Georgia Square Mall. New carpets, brand new tile in BAs. Lg. corner lot w/ lots of old oak trees. New back deck for grilling & relaxing. $925/ mo. No pets. Security dep. required.

Call (706) 546-3314.

Beautiful country home!

2BR/2BA on 22 acres. Trails, creek, fish pond. Artist designed sunny house. CHAC, W/D, free well water.

Neighbors organic farm. Pets welcome. Avail. 8/1. $690/mo. Call Rose (706) 540-5979.

Cedar Creek: 4BR/2BA, lg. fenced yd., $950/mo. 5 Pts.: Off Baxter St., 4BR/2BA, $1200/mo. Normaltown area: 2BR/1BA, single carport, fenced back yd., $775/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 353-2700, (706) 540-1529.

Cute 2BR/1BA cottage near UGA. Front porch, CHAC, stove & fridge. $800/mo. Avail. now. 227 Hillside. Call (706) 354-1276 or (706) 540-7812.

Milledge/Springdale area. Preleasing for August. 2BR/1BA renovated home built in 1913.

All new heat pump, kitchen, metal roof & off-street parking w/ double carport. All appls provided incl. W/D. $825/ mo. Bob, (706) 215-6848.

GAREL#269394.

Newer 5BR/3BA house off S. Milledge. On bus line, 7/10 mile from campus, spacious rooms, front porch, back deck. Owner willing to partially furnish. $450/BR. col30044@yahoo.com, (770) 3561274.

Private cottage 10-15 min. to campus, 2BR/1BA, CHAC, W/D, DW, big screen porch, lg. organic garden space w/ conditioned soil, good well. $650/mo. (706) 5404022, lwnow1@windstream.net.

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Pre-leasing for July/August.

3BR/2BA in great n’hood.

Close to Medical School campus/ Normaltown. HW/tile flrs. Fresh paint inside/outside. Huge landscaped/ fenced yd. All new appls. Must-see! $795/mo. Call Helen, (706) 5402010.

Students welcome. Cor ner of M a d i s o n H e i g h t s / N o r t h Av e .

4BR/4BA. HW/tile flrs. All appls.

5 min. walk to Dwntn, on busline. $425/BR + one mo.’s rent dep.

Lynette, (706) 202-4648.

Summer lease available! Brand new house in Dwntn. area. $495/BR, utils. & internet incl. (706) 296-9546, www.cityblockonline.com.

Students welcome. North Ave. 5BR/4BA. 4 car garage, 5 min. walk to Dwntn., on bus line. All appls.

HWflrs. $450/BR. Call Lynette, (706) 202-4648.

Houses for Sale 3BR/2BA, Athens. $125,000.

Single-level, 1564 sqft. Gorgeous h a rd w o o d f l o o r s t h ro u g h o u t .

Zoned heat, combo kitchen/ dining, carpor t, laundr y, attic storage, crawlspace, appliances.

Open house info/photos: www. jones.centerpath.net. Listing: www.sellectrealtyofgeorgia.com, (678) 694-7937.

Artist inspired 3BR/2BA home w/ wrap-around porch & studio on Dearing St. just off of Milledge. $439,900. Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty, (706) 372-4166.

Awesome in-town 2BR/1BA. Fenced back yd. w/ cool deck in historic Cobbham. Between Milledge & King. $150,000.

Call Reign at Coldwell Banker U p c h u rc h R e a l t y, ( 7 0 6 ) 3 7 2 4166.

Lg. BR & BA avail. now! Historic house, Pulaski St./Dwntn. $500/ mo., incl. utils. Lg. kitchen, private entrance, fenced in backyard, small dog OK. Call (706) 850-5972.

Land for Sale 20 acres, $0 down! $99/mo, only $12,900. Near growing El Paso, TX (2nd safest U.S. city!). Owner f i n a n c i n g , n o c re d i t c h e c k s , money back guarantee. Free color brochure. (800) 755-8953. www. sunsetranches.com (AAN CAN).

Big beautiful AZ land, $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest. Golf course, national parks, 1 hr. from Tucson I n t ’ l A i rpo r t . G u a r. f i n a n c i n g, no credit checks. Pre-recorded msg. (800) 631-8164, code 4057, www.sunsiteslandrush.com (AAN CAN).

Open House Join us for open house Sat. Apr. 16, 1–4 p.m. 5 homes in the Villas at Snapfinger. Houses on tour: 110 & 165 Wakefield Trace, 149 Warren Way, 100 & 119 Lauren Lane. Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty (706) 543-4000.

Parking & Storage UGA parking spaces. Across t h e s t re e t f ro m c a m p u s , law & library. $30/mo. 6 mo. minimum. Contact Susan, (706) 354-4261.

Pre-Leasing 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.

1BR/1BA, LynnRock Apts. $ 4 9 0 / m o . w / D W, w a t e r i n c l .

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

2BR/2BA flats & town homes.

Patriot Park, $625 w/ W/D, DW, quiet, small 7 unit bldg. Joiner Management, (706) 353-6868 or text “patriot” to 41513. www. joinermanagement.com.

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.

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

Rent starting at $525/mo.

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

2BR/2BA on C ol l ege Stati on.

Huge apt., FP, deck, lots of closets, DW, W/D, CHAC. Avail.

8/1. Pre–leasing. Pets OK. $575/ mo. (706) 369-2908.

2BR/1BA 5 Pts. HW & tile flrs., LR, kitchen, spacious BRs w/ good closets, W/D incl., quiet area on Highland Ave. $695/mo. (706) 546-6900, valerioproperties. com.

Arbor Creek: 1 & 2 BRs, $520 t o $ 6 5 5 / m o . W / D , D W, p o o l . w w w. j o i n e r m a n a g e m e n t . c o m , text “arbor” to 41513, Joiner Management, (706) 353-6868.

Awesome 3BR/2BA, close to campus. New master BA w/ double sink. HWflrs., fenced back yd. W/D, DW, CHAC. Avail. 8/1. $1200/mo. (706) 3692908.

Dearing Garden, 1 & 2BR flats. $ 5 5 0 t o $ 6 5 0 / m o . W / D , D W. Block from campus off Baxter St. Joiner Management, (706) 850-7727, text “dearing” to 41513. www.joinermanagement. com.

Ne w g r an it e co un t er t op s and ceramic tile floors!

S. Milledge Ave. Hunter’s Run. 2BR/2BA, $700. 3BR/2BA, $800. 4BR/4BA, $1100. W/D, sec. sys., pets welcome. hancockpropertiesinc. com, (706) 552-3500.

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.

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

Shoal Creek: 1 & 2 BRs, $575 to $675. W/D, DW, ice-maker, pool. w w w. j o i n e r m a n a g e m e n t . c o m , text “shoalcreek” to 41513, or call Joiner Management, (706) 8507727.

Stonecrest, 2 & 3 BRs, $800 to $1050/mo. W/D, DW, microwave, pool. www.joinermanagement.com, text “stonecrest” to 41513, or call Joiner Management, (706) 8507727.

Rooms for Rent $225–400/mo. Avail. now!

Need 1 to 3 roommates for awesome 3BR/2BA house in N o r m a l t o w n . G re a t y d . , h u g e shed for storage & 2 bonus rms. Common areas furnished.

Q u i e t s t re e t , 1 0 m i n . w a l k t o Normal Bar/Agua Linda. Prefer 21+, can discuss pets. Stable couples welcome. E-mail duane_e_franklin@yahoo.com. $450/mo. + 1/2 util. Room in 3BR/2BA home 5 min. to campus. Barnett Shoals/College S t a t i o n . P re f e r g r a d s t u d e n t / y o u n g p ro f e s s i o n a l . D o g O K .

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.5 mi. to Dwntn./campus/ Greenway. 1BR in 2BR/2BA house. Private BA, W/D, shared office, wi-fi. Grad student pref’d.

N/S. Avail. 8/1. $505/mo., incl. utils. Tony, (478) 397-4696.

Huge room for rent w/ private entry. $450/mo. Pay weekly or monthly. W/D, utils. incl. Bigger than master BR. (678) 698-4260.

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

Mature student to share luxury condo at The Woodlands. Avail.

8/1. Beautiful grounds, sports mecca, pets fine. Conscientious land lady. $450/mo. (706) 714-7600, madelinevandyck@gmail.com.

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Prelease Now for Fall

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4BD Cottages • Lakeside Dr. 2BD Apartments • FTX ***Security deposit waived with qualified credit***

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Eastside 2BR/1BA split level. Lg. LR splits BRs. Lg. kitchen. Private drive. Big back yd. Storage bldg.

Appls. incl. $600/mo. + dep. Pet negotiable. (706) 248-7338.

I heart Flagpole Classifieds!

Charming, classic, updated cottage in Normaltown. 2BR/2BA w/ sunroom. $188,000, 248 Georgia Ave. Antique heart pine, high ceilings. (706) 850-1175 or (678) 358-5181. By appt. only.

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For Sale Antiques April 16, 2011. 178 Milledge Te r r. , A t h e n s , G A , 1 1 a . m . – 5 p.m. Personal antique collection: arts & crafts, Vi c t o r i a n & A m e r i c a n c o u n t r y f u r n i t u re , l i g h t i n g , g l a s s w a re , m e t a l w a r e , o t h e r. N u m e r o u s c o l l e c t i b l e s . E x a m p l e s w w w. jjcooley.com. (706) 338-1113.

Antiques & jewels sale!

Antique furniture, estate j e w e l r y, f i n e o i l p a i n t i n g s , P e r s i a n r u g s , s i l v e r, c h i n a , stained glass & more. Open 12-5 daily except Sun. & Mon. by chance or appt. (706) 3403717. 290 N. Milledge Ave. Athens. Antiques-jewels.com.

Businesses Exhausted bar owner looking to sell a great bar. Call (706) 207-0086.

Furniture Ask about our Run–til–Sold rate. Lowest classified ad rate in town! 12 weeks for only $40! Call (706) 5490301 or place an ad at www. flagpole.com. Merchandise only.

All new queen pillow-top mattress set from $139. Sofa & love-seat, $549. 5-piece bedroom set, $399.

(706) 612-8004.

Miscellaneous Go to Agora! Cool & affordable!

Your favorite everything store!

S p e c i a l i z i n g i n re t ro g o o d s , antiques, fur niture, clothes, records & players plus more! 260 W. Clayton St., (706) 316-0130.

Yard Sales Yard sale! CDs, books, etc. 123 1/2 Chattooga Ave. 30601. This Saturday, April 16 at 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Music Equipment Looking for a pianist, saxophone player, violinist? Looking for a band? Find your music mate w/ Flagpole Classifieds! Call (706) 549-0301.

Instruction Athens School of Music .

Instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin, fiddle & more. From beginner to expert.

Instrument repairs avail. Visit www.

AthensSchoolofMusic.com, (706) 543-5800.

Music Services

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 How great would it be to have someone clean your home who actually cares about it? I clean green, I am child & pet friendly & care about your special needs. Phone or text (706) 851-9087. Email Nick@ goodworld.biz.

Health Pregnant?

Considering a d o p t i o n ? Ta l k w / c a r i n g 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).

Athens’ best old school band. For weddings, reunions, frat. parties, etc. Playing classic mo-town, R & B, soul, & beach music. Call (706) 6128842 or www.classiccitysoul. com.

Viagra 100 mg & Cialis 20 mg!

40 pills & 4 free for $99. #1 male enhancement, discreet shipping.

Only $2.70/pill. Buy the blue pill now! (888) 777-9242 (AAN CAN).

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

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

Need cash, get it here. Top dollar for scrap gold, firearms, & other items. GA Dawg Pawn, (70 6) 353-0799. 4390B Atlanta Hwy, across from Sam’s Club.

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

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

Pawn

Psychics Spiritualist & love advisor Maria.

Reunites lovers, helps in any life matter. Spiritual healer & aura c l e a n s e r. R e m o v e s n e g a t i v e influences. Free sample reading, (678) 934-2604.

Jobs Full-time Beverage Control, Inc. is looking to hire a route sales/service tech to run local route. We are also looking for an installer/service tech to install beverage equipment into any new and/or existing accounts.

A clean 3 yr. MVR is required.

Knowledge of the Athens & outlying area is a plus. CDL is not required.

Willing to accept & seek out new responsibilities. Medical, dental & 401K offered. To apply please visit our website www.beveragecontrol. net to download application & fax it along with MVR to Kelly at (770) 934-4690. Please no phone calls.

Call center representative.

Join established Athens company calling CEO’s & CFO’s of major corporations generating sales leads for technology companies. $9/hr. BOS Staffing, www.bostemps.com, (706) 3533030.

Experienced kitchen help: local catering company seeks experienced kitchen help. Min. 3 yrs. experience in full service restaurant, club or catering. Only dedicated, hard workers need apply. Nights & wknds. req’d. experiencedkitchenhelp@gmail. com.

Experienced servers & bartenders wanted for PT & FT positions in a busy Dwntn. Athens restaurant.

Email resume to yogini910@aol. com.

Heirloom Cafe & Fresh Market seeks all positions to start early June.

Must be highly service-oriented and passionate about sustainable food. Email resume to Jessica@ heirloomathens.com.

Local t-shirt printer seeking FT graphic artist. Must have exp. in Mac Illustrator & Photoshop. Please contact info@rubysuegraphics.com.

Hairstylist/Designer. Are you a talented hairstylist/designer looking for a friendly, professional, laid–back studio space? Strand has an opening for a self-motivated designer. We offer rent control, no contract, in a friendly, established, high traffic studio in 5 Pts. Contact Michael at (706) 549-8074. All inquiries confidential.

Massage Therapist. Opening for Urban Sanctuary Day Spa. FT position avail. for licensed massage therapist. Wonder ful career opportunity. Pls. apply in person.

(706) 613-3947.

Non-profit committed to social justice seeks coordinator connected to Athens-Clarke to match people w/ disabilities w/ ordinary citizens for long term relationships. Must be able to network & have strong writing, speaking & computer skills, & car. See www.ca-ac.org for more details. Salary in 30’s, some travel & evenings, training, holidays, health ins. Resume & cover letter to caac_2011@yahoo.com by 5/7.

Pizza manager/cook needed for new pizzeria/sports bar. Excellent opportunity for highly motivated individual. Send resume to baustin@ sumnerproperties.net.

Professional hair designer wanted at new upscale salon in downtown Watkinsville. Very busy. Booth rentals available. Be your own boss.

Call DiLusso, (706) 338-1872.

UberPrints is hiring! We’re looking for people to join our production department. Positions are FT. To apply, email your resume to productionjobs@uberprints.com.

Opportunities

Help wanted. Extra income!

Assembling CD cases from home! No experience necessary!

Call our live operators now!

(800) 405-7619, ext. 2450. www. e a s y w o r k - g re a t p a y. c o m ( A A N CAN).

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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.

Misc. Vehicles 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.

Notices Messages Rent your properties in Flagpole Classifieds! Call (706) 549-0301!

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Mystery shoppers earn up to $100/ day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments.

No exp. req’d. (800) 743-8535.

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

You really CAN have it all.

Do you want to contact your legislators but don’t know where to start?

Join us for one of the following events: EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP

ADVOCACY TRAINING

April 19, 2011 ACCA, 135 Hoyt St. 12 - 1 p.m.

April 21, 2011 ACCA, 135 Hoyt St. 10 - 11 a.m.

www.accaging.org Call Jessica Bankston (706) 549.4850 for more information *Refreshments will be served. ose traveling by bus or taxi are eligible for reimbursement.

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Model Train Displays

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Front and Back

2011

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Local Roaster 1000 Faces Coffee Dancing Goats Coffee

FULL BAR! Loose Organic Teas Happy Hour 30 Different Types of

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WEDNESDAYS OPEN MIC EVERY FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO

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200+ Bottled Beers Expanded Wine List Huge Screen TVs • Pool Tables Smoking Welcome on Our Patios Please Drink Responsibly.

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Happy Hour 5-9pm VINYL WEDNESDAYS

DRINK SPECIALS MONDAYS: $ 1 NIGHT

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1 Wells, Shooters, Wine & Miller Lite Drafts

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100+ Whiskies 200+ Craft Beers

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Delicious Tapas

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Taco Stand Downtown

2 Pints, $7 Pitchers

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TONIGHT!

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

DRAFTS & LAUGHS

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

SHARKWING

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