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pub notes Locked on Target Please forgive another midsummer flashback, but the current reapportionment spate returns me to the dawn of computer-driven redistricting. I was working at UGA’s Institute of Government when it came time to reapportion Georgia’s congressional and legislative districts. I fooled around with it for a while, moving lines on a map, subtracting and adding the resulting population shifts, becoming acutely aware how difficult it is to assemble such a large puzzle with an equitable result and make it come out even.

Across campus, political scientists Del Dunn and Keith Billingsley had both the knowledge of reapportionment and a new computer program to do it, but they didn’t have the official legislative numbers and maps, kind of like the expert who knows 15 different ways to make love but doesn’t know any girls.

My work took me frequently to Atlanta and the Capitol, and one day, due to some automotive malfunction, I had gone over on the bus and dropped by the office of Frank Edwards, legislative counsel to the Georgia General Assembly, an old friend.

Frank was complaining that he was under the gun to come up with a reapportionment plan for the legislature to look at, but it was a political hot potato, because the House had to be reduced from 195 to 180 seats, and he didn’t know where to turn to get the job done. He had the numbers and the maps but didn’t know whether he should turn them over to the university. I assured him that Del and Keith were the real thing, and Frank handed me the roll of maps and printouts. When I mentioned that I hoped I could get them all back to Athens on the bus, Frank called the Georgia State Patrol, and soon I was speeding east in the front seat of a big Ford, marveling at how government works from the inside.

Republicans have Del and Keith took targeted Athens like a Frank’s data and in short Georgia had moved Pakistani village in a order, into the information age Hellfire missile strike. with its redistricting. The main problem was drawing districts that didn’t discriminate against black voters so much that the U.S. Department of Justice would veto them. That’s still a consideration, but the main thrust of reapportionment today is disenfranchising the minority party. Having had that weapon used against them when the Democrats were in the ascendancy, Republicans now can’t get enough of drawing lines to make it ever more difficult for Democrats to get elected.

They’re in such command statewide, though, that in their push to clinch an absolute majority, they’re going to have to be careful not to bump into each other while disenfranchising Democrats. Even in the minority, Democrats proved to be such a nuisance in the recently concluded election in our 113th District, that the state Republicans had to pour money and personnel into the fight to be sure that Democrat Dan Matthews was defeated.

The main reapportionment job around here this time is for the Republicans to take the presently heavily Democratic District 115 and redraw it so that their new Soul Brother #1 Doug McKillip (recently our leading progressive Democrat) can get re-elected. This means moving out a bunch of Democrats and moving in a bunch of Republicans. But where do they park those Democrats? If they shunt them over to the adjacent District 113, that just increases the Democratic nuisance factor out there. Best thing they can do is move those Dems into Keith Heard’s District 114, already heavily Democratic, but that means bumping other Democrats into another district, and the Justice Department will be keeping an eye on Heard’s district.

The Republicans are also trying to re-draw our local AthensClarke County commission districts to achieve more Republican representation in the government that they insisted on making non-partisan. Go figure—and I assure you they have. One just knew that when in the last election areas like District 5 went so heavily for the more liberal of the commission and mayoral candidates, they marked themselves for retaliation. The Republicans want to erase the blue dot, and they have deployed the same computer software that they use to re-do the legislature. Republicans have targeted Athens like a Pakistani village in a Hellfire missile strike. Will there be any blowback?

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Crossing Lines: The process of redrawing also extend to altering local charters—in Athens-Clarke County Commission district order, for instance, to eliminate ACC’s two lines is getting pretty sketchy. It has become superdistricts. Asked whether eliminating apparent that Republicans intend to use the superdistricts in ACC without the mayor decennial census-mandated local legislative and commission’s approval would be “off reapportionment process to “de-gerrymander” limits,” McKillip replied, “I’m certainly looking the districts—by moving the lines so that forward to [the mayor and commission’s] input it’s easier for them to get elected (as and suggestions, but at this point I’m more “non-partisan” candidates, natch). Aside concerned with what the majority of the local from the obvious fact that that’s the defini[state legislative] delegation believes is fair, tion of gerrymandering—the current lines sensible, constitutional and complies with the are intended to balance most district populaVoting Rights Act.” That goes “for all of local tions between intown and outlying residents, (Athens-Clarke County) redistricting,” not just not to ensure Democratic control—the most superdistricts, he added. disturbing aspect of the Republican plan is So, there you have it. One of our state that they seem prepared and willing to carry representatives considers it the purview of it out without the approval of local elected our majority-Republican legislative delegaofficials. tion to redesign the electoral structure of The work of a local reapportionment comour majority-Democratic municipality, and is mittee, appointed by Mayor Nancy Denson, is now poised to act in that regard. The kicker being facilitated by a professional redistrictis, such an action wouldn’t even be considered ing consultant, Linda Meggers, who last week proposed a minimally altered map that would even out district populations while leaving most boundaries untouched. But local attorney Regina Quick, who represents the Republican Party on the committee, submitted a map of her own that would radically redraw the districts, including removing one incumbent commissioner, Alice Kinman, from her district—an Despite its heavily under-construction appearance, the ACC Library is still open; outcome Meggers said you just have to enter on the right-hand side of the building. at the committee’s first meeting is studiously avoided in typical redistricting processes. “local” legislation, which must be approved But this process looks like it will be anyunanimously by the delegation—which inconthing but typical. Quick—a bit cynically, veniently still includes one Democrat. perhaps, considering the explicitness of her Don’t mistake this for what it appears to politically partisan role on the committee— be: an attempted hostile takeover of our characterized her map as being intended to local government by an invading political increase minority representation, without force. In the contorted argot of Republicans mentioning its likely benefits to candidates circa 2011, this is what’s known as “fairness.” from her party. But Republican state Rep. Doug McKillip is making no such bones about Blue Waters: Several of Athens’ finest public the map he says he’s working on. The former houses will be doing their part to commemoDemocrat says he’s going to “make sure the rate the one-year anniversary of the Trail Creek 40 percent of Republicans and whatever perchemical spill (see Ben Emanuel’s Comment, cent of independents and moderates in Clarke p. 8) by serving bright blue cocktails this County have their voices heard.”

Friday, July 29 to benefit the Altamaha While such a goal might sound defensible, Riverkeeper’s Oconee River Project. That nonthe means necessary to achieve it may not profit initiative, headed up by Emanuel, was be—particularly by standards usually applied largely responsible for coordinating the public

by Republicans themselves. The normal awareness campaign (and much else) in the procedure for local reapportionment is for the wake of the disaster last year, and continues committee to agree on a map that would then to serve as an important watchdog and advohave to be approved by the commission (as cacy unit for regional water issues. There’s well as the U.S. Department of Justice) and, more info, and a list of participating bars, finally, by the Georgia General Assembly. For at www.altamahariverkeeper.org, and at the state legislators to bypass the input of local Oconee River Project’s facebook page. elected officials would strike most—especially, one would think, Republicans, with their sanc- Standing Up for Rutherford: Concerned stutification of “local control”—as an onerous dents, alumni and faculty have posted an intrusion into matters clearly outside their online petition to save Rutherford Hall jurisdiction. But that’s exactly what McKillip from demolition, which UGA President Michael is contemplating, and it’s very possible he can Adams has indicated is pretty close to a done pull it off if he chooses to. deal. If you would like to register your opposiThere’s some question as to the legal issues tion to such a deal, go to www.thepetitionsite. involved, but it appears the Legislature is com/2/Help-Save-Rutherford/. empowered go over the heads of local governments in these matters. That power would Dave Marr news@flagpole.com

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This has been a good summer for Georgia Power, the company that provides electricity to millions of customers around the state.

Thanks to the high temperatures caused by the heat dome overlying Georgia and much of the country, homeowners and businesses are running their air conditioners constantly, which enables Georgia Power to generate electricity at peak summer rates.

Life got better for the utility giant last week as the staff of the Public Service Commission, which regulates the company, surrendered in its efforts to control the costs of two nuclear reactors. Georgia Power is building these reactors at Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro. The current cost of the nuclear plants is estimated at more than $14 billion, with Georgia Power owning 45 percent of the project and significant chunks held by the state’s EMCs and the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG).

In a project that expensive, cost overruns become a crucial issue. When Georgia Power built the first two nuclear units at Vogtle, the initial estimated cost was $660 million, but the total ballooned to nearly $9 billion by the time the reactors were completed.

To prevent a repeat of that episode, the PSC staff devised a plan that would have divided the financial risks between the utility’s shareholders and its customers. The staff’s risk-sharing plan would have slightly reduced profits if Georgia Power went more than $300 million over the approved budget. That would provide some motivation for Georgia Power to manage the project prudently and try to hold down cost overruns.

This is how the free market works, at least in theory. When you invest in something, you run the risk that you may not earn back your investment if the business is poorly managed.

Georgia Power has basically eliminated the risks of the free market. Without a risk-sharing mechanism, the company could benefit

financially by running up the price of the Vogtle project and charging it off to customers in the form of higher rates.

“Georgia Power has little or no incentive to minimize the cost of the Vogtle plants without a risk-sharing plan in effect,” said Richard D’Arizzo, an attorney for AARP who urged the PSC to adopt the plan. “The company would earn money from cost overruns.”

Georgia Power’s response to the risk-sharing proposal has been simple. The company said “no” to the original plan and kept saying “no” at every opportunity. Company executives knew that no matter how tough a risk-sharing plan the PSC staff proposed, all they had to do was refuse to go along with it.

The elected members of the PSC would eventually side with Georgia Power, as they typically vote to give the utility whatever it requests.

Last week, the PSC staff finally gave up on attempts to finalize a risk-sharing plan. The PSC announced that it had reached a “settlement” with Georgia Power where it would continue to monitor the Vogtle project, but without any danger that the utility’s investors will see profits reduced if there are cost overruns.

“This proposed settlement protects Georgia Power shareholders, but it does not offer any protection whatsoever for Georgia Power customers who are already getting socked with back-to-back increases, including the construction financing cost for Vogtle,” said Angela Speir Phelps, a former PSC member.

My latest bill from Georgia Power was $66 higher than it was for the same month last year. When I get the bill for the same period next year, it won’t surprise me if it’s gone up by another $66—or by $666, for that matter.

It’s bad news for customers—which means great news for Georgia Power and its investors.

Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com

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Funding Criteria Put Commission, EDF at Impasse

The proposal for a “Blue Heron” riverfront district downtown—currently under the purview of the EDF after being brought forward by board members Pete Dugas and Stephanie Sharp—offers “a moment of remarkable opportunity,” says a consultant’s study. Although A majority of Athens-Clarke County comupbeat about the prospects of such a district, missioners appear willing to cut funds to the the study says financing ($41 million for land county’s Economic Development Foundation if purchases, infrastructure, two office buildings, the EDF doesn’t add at least one more commisa large ampitheatre, and business developsioner to its board. In addition to the mayor, ment loans) could be “challenging.” already a voting member, the EDF earlier this “The plan envisions a mixed-use district month agreed to add one non-voting commisof entertainment, museum space, retail, nonsioner in an effort to compromise. That hasn’t traditional office space, an ampitheatre and satisfied commissioners, several indicated at riverwalk” and could add 568 permanent jobs, last week’s agenda meeting. says the study by the Bleakly Advisory Group “I don’t think I can support further fundof Atlanta. “It has the potential to bring ing” without additional representation on the high-skill, high-paying jobs into the heart of board, Commissioner Alice Kinman said. The the city—a vibrant, urban, EDF’s effectiveness in bringmixed-use setting.” The first ing new jobs to Athens has “It has the potential phase would be developed been widely criticized, but on both sides of Oconee last year the group replaced to bring high-skill, Street, between the North its director and recently has Oconee River and downtown. high-paying jobs into been redefining duties and A significant amount of land goals. “The EDF is already in that area is already owned the heart of the city.” making some headway,” by the county; but underCommissioner Kelly Girtz ground rock and steep slopes make developacknowledged last week, but said commissioners are unwilling to continue the status quo. ment more difficult, the study says.

“It should have been done [years ago],” comThe 6,000-seat ampitheatre could host 80 missioner Jared Bailey told Flagpole. concerts a year but would be expensive to build; a cheaper plan would first build a hotel, Commissioner Mike Hamby says he expects the commission to lay out specific conditions “research park” and retail space, and add the for funding at its Aug. 2 meeting: adding a ampitheatre later.

The district’s mix of retail and busivoting commissioner to EDF, producing “a detailed business plan” and committing to ness “can be both a major generator for the raise at least $50,000 from the private sector. city and significantly expand its tax base.”

Two commissioners—Ed Robinson and Funding could come from a “seat tax” on Doug Lowry—have indicated they won’t vote events, a tax allocation district, parking fees, to cut funding. “I’m afraid of crowding out the hotel taxes, or land resale, the study says. people who can do the best job,” Robinson Substantial additional land is available for said last week. later development.

“I’m afraid the whole economic developBut “the opportunity to develop the riverment effort is going to get knocked off the front as a major employment center is lost if track for the next several years because of these 16 critical acres are converted to more these political shenanigans,” Lowry told student housing,” the study warns. “A brief Flagpole. Economic development “needs to be window of opportunity exists to achieve this vision.” ACC commissioners and EDF board a regional thing,” he said; and “not once have

I heard ideas” from those criticizing the EDF. who “are easy to find,” Commissioner Kathy Mayor Nancy Denson has also opposed defund- Hoard said. ing the group.

Could the charge be added to water bills?

But the ball will likely be in the EDF’s Not all citizens get water bills either—some court after next week’s vote. If commissioners use wells, ACC Manager Alan Reddish pointed insist on a voting seat on EDF’s board—a proout—and only property owners receive stormposal already rejected by the EDF earlier this water bills. To bill everyone for such a small month—the foundation will have to decide charge could cost the county more than it whether to relent or to forfeit a large part of collects, Reddish said. The fee will cover its budget. If the EDF and “mailers, quarterly newsletcommissioners can’t agree, ters, press releases, stickers, Commissioners are “I guess we’d look for a way promotional materials, viral to have a different structure” unwilling to continue marketing, outreach prefor economic development, sentations and the annual the status quo.

Hamby says. But “the condiEnvironmental Resource tions aren’t that difficult,” Guide” to help ACC reach its he says. “I’m trying to be positive.” ambitious recycling goals. So far, it’s on track; Commissioners will also vote on whether the aim is to divert 40 percent of trash from to charge citizens 60 cents a month to pay for the landfill by 2015, and 75 percent by 2020. the ongoing campaign to increase recycling— But less trash dumped also means less and on how to collect that charge. Plans to landfill revenue collected. Landfill fees once add the charge to trash collection bills (comcovered the costs of promoting recycling; right mercial haulers would reimburse the county) now, they aren’t even covering the landfill’s were criticized by several commissioners; some own budget. “We might be a victim of our own citizens wouldn’t be billed, they said, because success in that respect,” Reddish said. they haul their own trash to the landfill. But the new charge shouldn’t just apply to citizens John Huie

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y the end of the 20th century, we were jobs out there, while the folks who are slaving awash in talk of the new “knowledge away everyday and still can’t make ends meet economy” where a beckoning cornucopia simply don’t merit their attention. of golden opportunities supposedly awaited Before I go careening wildly down that those who had the appropriately sophisticated well-worn path again, let’s return to another training to take advantage of them. consideration raised by these employment proReality turned out to be a bit different, jections, i.e., the real importance of education however, in the sense that some research and in contemporary America. Even we’uns stuck development advances not only eliminated up here in the ivory tower have been under potential new jobs due to breakthroughs fire for some time now from folks who see in automation, but facilitated the “dumblittle need for superfluous little trappings like ing down” of other processes to the point literature and history when the real point of that often only a close acquaintance with getting a college degree should be preparing the workings of a specialized piece of equipyoung people for lucrative careers in informent was required of the workers themselves. mation systems or risk management or some Hence, while the old theory that the key to similarly enticing field. First of all, this arguindustrial expansion was a vastly improved ment overlooks the fact that although most program of public education still got its share higher salary positions do require a minimum of lip service, its actual connection to realof a bachelor’s degree, a good number of them ity became ever more resistant to empirical now seem specialized enough that companies verification. may be less concerned than they once were It’s true enough that the Department about applicants’ undergraduate majors per of Commerce estimated last week that the se because they, too, will effectively “O.J.T.” higher wage “STEM” (Science, Technology, many of their new entry-level hires. In this Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs that are scenario, the ability to master large amounts supposedly “driving of information quickly our nation’s innovaand to communicate For the Democrats, “working tion and competitivethat mastery effecness” are projected to tively seems much people” seems to apply solely grow by 17 percent more important now to union members who already than it once did. between 2008 and 2018. However, the Among humanities hold the best blue-collar jobs Bureau of Labor graduates who have out there…

Statistics reported found their place in some time back that the corporate world, nearly 60 percent of the jobs likely to be I point with special pride to a certain history available over that same period require only major whose interpretive and communication varying amounts of on-the-job-training for skills have been a major asset to his career in those who will fill them. Beyond that, BLS information security. (Good going, Son, your projections show that nearly 40 percent of all Mama and I are real proud, and besides, we these anticipated jobs paid a median wage of already had plans for the spare bedroom.) $21,320 in 2008, and nearly 60 percent paid It’s one thing to posit the basic functionalless than $33,000 per year. This means that ity of education (broadly defined) even in a the workers who held them were in the bottom more specialized vocational setting, however, 50 percent of all earners in that year, and 90 and another to take a stand for its intrinsic percent of them likely did not make enough importance regardless of one’s job description. even to require them to pay income tax.

Let me explain that I do not rise here to advoIf I hear one more born-on-third-base cate a universal end game in which absolutely bastard complain that “half the people” don’t everyone winds up with at least a baccalaurepay any income tax at all, I’m going to sugate degree. While an educated person should gest that folks who depend on golf clubs for be able (not to mention willing and eager) to their calluses are welcome to sample how the absorb and interpret information effectively, “slackers” in the bottom half live anytime they it is that capacity and inclination, more so choose. For starters, they might just consult than the acquisition of the information itself, the New York Times columnist Charles Blow’s that strikes me as the real mark of being impressions of the “working poor” he met on a “educated.” recent excursion to our neck of the woods.

With due respect to all the long-suffering souls who saw me through my undergraduate They are honest people who do honest and graduate schooling, I was probably almost work—crack-the-bones work; lift-it, chopas educated in terms of that ability and desire it, empty-it, glide-it-in-smooth work; to learn when I graduated from high school in feel-the-flames-up-close work; crawl1965 as I was when the fools gave me a PhD down-in-there work— things that no one 10 years later. wants to do but that someone must.

I’ll grant you that I was exceedingly fortu…But they’re the ones less talked nate in my high school experience, especially about—either not glamorous enough given my ultimate choice of career, but I or rancorous enough. They are the would have been no less fortunate in other ones without champions, waiting for respects had I simply stepped directly onto Democrats to gather the gumption to the assembly line at a local plant. Indeed, in defend the working poor with the same the latter case, I might’ve had even greater ferocity with which Republicans protect reason to thank my high school teachers, the filthy rich, waiting for a tomorrow for while an appreciation for Shakespeare or that never comes.

Coleridge or Wolfe or just for the importance of ideas in general doesn’t necessarily help You tell ’em, Charlie! I’m so mad I can’t. with running a machine, it can prevent whatAt least the Republicans try to serve their ever we do for a living from completely defintrue constituency. For the Democrats, “working who we are. ing people” seems to apply solely to union members who already hold the best blue-collar James C. Cobb

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Rutherford: I reckon I’ve hung out at least a few times in just about every dorm on campus, from visiting high school friends who graduated before me and went on to Georgia, or during my years as an undergrad. Each dorm had a different flavor, and while you could call them each a community, the strength of that sense of community varied from hall to hall. The freshman dorms tended to be wild, but ultimately, that kind of flame burns bright and fast. The new apartment-style high-rises on East Campus were defined by stark and lonely hallways. Myers, Reed and some of the other historic dorms had a pretty good thing going. It was Rutherford Hall, though, where that notion of an academic community was most fully realized.

Redistricting: In thinking about the whole question of redistricting at a local level, I can’t help but think of some of those iconic neighborhoods around the country which are defined by their history as electoral precincts. The Ninth Ward in New Orleans, hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina, and Old Fourth Ward in Atlanta, home to some of the city’s initial Beltline projects, are two examples that come to mind. Once upon a time, the cultural and political divisions of a city were coterminous; it’s worth looking at what opportunities revisiting that ethic might present.

Another aspect worth considering is how political boundaries relate to physical and ecological ones. The water wars between Georgia, Alabama and Florida ultimately hinge

Residents of Rutherford Hall celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Franklin Residential College this spring.

What better home for UGA’s take on the residential traditions of universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Yale than a historic dormitory?

Home to the Franklin Residential College, an academic residency program that is intended to emulate the residential aspects of Oxford, Cambridge and the Ivies, it is unique on campus. In spite of the ailing infrastructure of the building itself, Rutherford and the FRC are two halves of the same coin. There are aspects of that building which have been integral to creating a true community on campus, and regardless of the outcome of the current controversy over whether or not to tear it down, Rutherford should be studied to understand what about it works now.

The decision, as its been laid out by the campus planners, is between two options: Renovation of the existing building, or replacement (netting an additional 100 beds), for the roughly same price. The idea that it’s worth losing a historic resource and a model academic community in order to eke out a few more beds suggests that dorms are mere barracks to warehouse students, rather than special places where lifelong friendships are formed in the shared pursuit of knowledge.

Of course, there are also questions of what to expect next. Most recent construction projects on campus have been grandiose and overwhelming in scale. Even the more modest buildings like the fraternity row above River Road have a pretty imposing demeanor, so I’m skeptical that the university can successfully recreate the low-slung, welcoming character of Rutherford Hall as it stands today—a nice secondary building that frames Myers Hall along with its sister Mary Lyndon.

on a conflict between natural boundaries, like watersheds, and political ones drawn arbitrarily by colonial surveyors. In a way, it’s the service areas of gravity-fed sanitary sewer lines that best represent the ecological divisions of Athens. The county is divided up into three major watersheds—the North Oconee and Middle Oconee rivers and Cedar Creek—each flowing to a different sewage treatment plant. The ridges which divide these watersheds are the lines that matter most, since they contain our most essential natural resource: water.

The easy answer when it comes to drawing these maps at a local level is to use roads as boundaries, and while some old roads like Milledge Avenue do follow the ridges, those roads aren’t one-sided places. In more urban areas, to divide down the main street is to cut a neighborhood in half.

There are a lot of ground rules to the redistricting process, regarding population and equitable representation of minorities, but there may be other opportunities that a well-grounded division of the county could open up. One example might be the expansion of the Neighborhood Notification Initiative into a full-blown Neighborhood Planning Unit approach, which could utilize commission districts as a basis. Either way, a map is an illustration at its simplest, and whatever new map is drawn may reveal some previously unseen relationships.

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he recent discussions about economic development have been a good thing for our town. Many people in this community are committed to making sure we create a strong, diverse and sustainable economy that provides various opportunities for people in Athens. Raising questions about how effective we are at doing that is a healthy start.

One of the things the Athens-Clarke County Commission has been grappling with is evaluating the organization tasked with being the lead agency for economic development in Athens. Our Economic Development Foundation was started by the ACC Commission in 2001. At that time, the local government budget was healthy, unemployment was fairly low (at least by today’s standards), the university wasn’t dealing with as big a budget problem, the housing market wasn’t in shambles, small businesses were developing, and Athens started to become known as an entrepreneurism-friendly town. So, the EDF was tasked with keeping the ball rolling and making sure that there would always be opportunities for Athens. Starting the EDF was a smart move then, and keeping a structure similar to the EDF would be a good thing for today as we address different and more stressful situations for our local economy and for people.

When the EDF was first started, it was understood that this would be a public-private partnership arrangement that would get support from the taxpayers as well as generating support from private dollars. This is an economic development structure that has worked very well in places like Hall County, GA and Gastonia, NC. However, Mike since its inception, and for whatever reasons, the foundation hasn’t capitalized on any private fundraising dollars. Some on the commission would like for there to be a stronger plan and effort by the EDF to raise money from the private sector so that we can all share in the responsibility of creating a stronger economic development program.

The founding structure of the EDF also made sure the original funding partners had a seat at the table. This included the mayor of Athens, a Chamber representative, a UGA representative, and a member from the Athens Industrial Development Authority. Over the last 10 years, the amount of money coming from the government side of the table has grown to represent 95 percent of EDF’s budget.

Last year the commission, and other government authorities, allocated a total of almost $500,000 to EDF. Since this is the case, some on the commission believe that greater taxpayer representation is needed at the table.

Having an extra voting seat for the mayor pro tem, who leads our budget discussions, would add an extra level of accountability and responsibility for the people we represent.

It would also enable our community to learn more about the economic development activities happening in Athens. And, this person could help, along with the mayor, to communicate problems the EDF identifies as obstacles for economic development in Athens so that we can get them solved.

The Economic Development Foundation is made up of good people who have done, and continue to do, good things for Athens. They are people who give of their time and energy to help make Athens a better place. When the

EDF was first formed, the local economic situation was fairly good. Today, that certainly isn’t the case. It is the changes in economic circumstances—the poverty rate, the unemployment rate, the underemployment dilemmas that many of us know all too well—that have required us to take a hard look at how we create opportunities in our town. The pressure that the EDF is under, and the pressure that the commission is under, are nothing compared to the stress and pressure of someone looking for a job.

Hamby Even though Athens has its challenges, we still have a good story to tell. We are home to a major research university and other important colleges. People who live here are dedicated to their neighborhoods and to helping their neighbors. We are committed to creating good transportation choices. We are serious about having all sorts of recreation opportunities. People in Athens are loyal to businesses that provide goods and services to our town.

Athens has teachers who are devoted to their jobs, and a school system always looking for ways to improve. We have great restaurants.

We are proud to showcase our creative talents.

And, we always seem to make the top lists of everything, from Best Place to Retire to Best College Town to Best Music Scene. The commission would like the EDF to come up with a detailed plan for how they can market our town in a more effective way.

More importantly, we (the commission, the EDF and really everyone) need to do a better job of letting existing businesses know that we appreciate them for being here. The commission would like to help the EDF identify ways that we can help our existing businesses grow and stay in our community.

We will vote on the EDF funding matter on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The discussion has been good and healthy; now it’s time to get to work.

Mike Hamby Mike Hamby is the Athens-Clarke County commissioner for District 10, a superdistrict comprised of geographic districts 5–8.

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t’s hard to believe that it’s been a full year since a disastrous fire at J&J Chemical Company led to a toxic chemical spill in Athens’ Trail Creek. It’s especially hard to believe if you’ve visited the creek recently. Park at the Georgia Power substation on Athena Drive next to the CertainTeed plant, walk down to the creek’s bank (watch the poison ivy), and—especially on a hot day—notice the smell.

Stir up the muck in the stream bed (not recommended), and you smell it even more. Even three miles downstream some days, in Dudley Park and the neighborhoods nearby, Trail Creek still gives off a perfumed chemical odor. The sheer magnitude of the spill of blue dye, perfumes and toxic chemicals to the East Fork of Trail Creek last summer means the incident is still very much with us. A year later, the case is not closed; the book is still open on Trail Creek’s future.

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fish kill throughout more than 50 miles of the river. As I write, the Ogeechee case is still under investigation. That’s a good thing, but I compared notes with Ogeechee Riverkeeper Dianna Wedincamp about her experience during those first days and weeks after the fish kill occurred. Dianna’s experience mirrored ours in Athens last summer: response was painfully slow and uncoordinated, confusion reigned, and members of the public who’d planned to go fishing and swimming along the Ogeechee over the Memorial Day weekend found themselves very poorly informed about the potential for hazards in the local environment.

The answer about preparation “next time” is “No.” Georgia EPD did not appear any better prepared.

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here do we go from here? It’s important that no one forgets about Trail Creek—and that goes not just for the Athens community, but for all of Georgia. These two incidents together, on Trail Creek and the Ogeechee, have shown up very real problems that endanger people and the environment throughout the entire state. This is a message

e have other ways of knowing that problems persist: fortunately, UGA researchers have taken an interest in the creek. The labs of Dr. Marsha Black, an environmental toxicologist in UGA’s College of Public Health, and Dr. Jay Shelton, a fisheries scientist in UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, are investigating the sediments in the stream bed of Trail Creek.

Water tests required by the state stopped detecting high levels of contaminants in Trail Creek’s water column last fall. But Dr. Black and Dr. Shelton presented research at the Georgia Water Resources Conference in April showing that the sediments in the stream bed are highly toxic to aquatic life. Truth be told, in an urban stream any number of problems could be affecting this picture, so we need to learn more. We don’t yet have a full-scale analysis in hand saying what toxic chemicals are present in the creek bed, but that’s one more puzzle piece which might yet fall into place.

Only once we learn more about the toxicity in Trail Creek can we begin to know much about its ecological recovery, and take a look at how we can help clean up the creek.

The good news is that there is Jessica Sterling checks Trail Creek for invertebrates at Dudley Park during the Upper Oconee Watershed life in Trail Creek today: fish Network’s sampling on July 16. and the aquatic invertebrates that they eat have returned to that belongs in the ears of the elected and appointed officials the affected areas of the creek from feeder streams, the North who represent you and work for you at every level of governOconee River and the West Fork of Trail Creek. But given the ment, from City Hall to Congress, and especially at the state toxicity in the stream bed, we don’t know much about whether Capitol. Another “next time” is surely on its way already. the stream ecosystem can fully recover without real remediaBeyond sending a Trail Creek anniversary card to Bill tion and clean-up efforts in the creek.

Cowsert, Keith Heard, Doug McKillip and their colleagues in the Once we do learn more about what’s still toxic in Trail Georgia Legislature (I am!), there’s plenty more you can do to Creek, we can hope to engage the expertise of researchers who help out. To get involved with the hands-on volunteer monispecialize in remediation of wetlands like those along the East toring of stream health in Trail Creek and throughout Athens, Fork of Trail Creek. Who knows? Maybe taking a look at innovavisit the Upper Oconee Watershed Network at www.uown.org. tive clean-up strategies could help us help Trail Creek while To report water pollution any time, anywhere in town, visit learning more for science’s sake at the same time. the Stormwater page of the Athens-Clarke County website. And hat else have we learned? The Trail Creek spill gave don’t let anyone forget that Trail Creek still is not well. Stay us a crystal-clear and frightening window into the tuned and lend a hand as we all work for its future. There’s damage that’s been done to Georgia’s Environmental plenty more to be done.

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Ben Emanuel is the Oconee River Project director for Altamaha After the Trail Creek spill, many asked: “What will happen Riverkeeper—learn more and support their work at www.altamaharivernext time? Will state agencies be better prepared?” The answer keeper.org. If you prefer your activism the Athens way and with a twist, is that “next time” happened on the Ogeechee River in southvisit your favorite bars this week to see if they’re running a special on east Georgia in May of this year, when there was a massive blue cocktails to benefit the riverkeeper and honor Trail Creek.

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The chocolates can be inspected in a glass case. I recommend you opt for the sea turtles (caramel and pecans in milk chocolate, topped with sea salt), which I prefer over the less subtle chubs (peanut butter-stuffed, chocolate-dipped pretzels). The atmosphere is darling and arty, with Crouse’s threeyear-old eagerly conversing with customers, and the hours are approximately Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but it’s worth making a call in advance. Little Cuckoo takes only cash and checks, so plan ahead.

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Revived: It’s been some time since we had a proper French restaurant in Athens, and with the quick closing of Cotton Club, the space at the corner of Broad and Jackson opened up a good location for one. So, John Elder (chef), Stefano Volpi and Stephen Price (the business side), AKA the team that runs La Dolce Vita just upstairs, felt the time was right for their new venture, Etienne Brasserie (311 Broad St.).

I know it’s kind of a go-to joke to make fun of the French and, as a side effect, to disparage French cooking. I’m sure this attitude is at least partially responsible for the reduction in the number of French restaurants throughout the country, which is a terrible, stupid shame. French food is one of the great cuisines of the world, and you owe it to yourself not to be afraid of snails and pâté. Etienne is not aiming for super-upscale dining. A brasserie is a casual space, not big on the latest in cuisine, serving a good array of traditional French dishes, and that is just what you’ll get here.

At lunch, the burgers are a good bet, topped with items including candied bacon, Roquefort cheese and caramelized onions or foie gras butter. They’re of the tall rather than the flat variety, but the meat is nicely cooked, and the accessories well chosen. The accompanying frites might be better described as fries—there’s nothing tremendously different here than from any other fried-potato product in town—but the ketchup has a welcome bit of added spicy zip. The croque madame (grilled ham and cheese topped with a fried egg) is equally nice but not spectacular, and the salad with duck confit is well seasoned and constructed. The confit itself is a little dry, both in the salad and when it shows up on a …salad with plate of cheese and charcuterie at dinner, but the flavor is good. The platter duck confit… of meats and cheeses is totally pleasant to munch on, with some tasty salami, a drunken goat cheese, pâté, a not-fragrant-enough Camembert and more, but not overwhelmingly French.

The escargot are plenty buttery but a little large and mushy, something that can also be said of the mussels. Entrees range from about $14 to the high-20s, most coming in around $20–22, and the quality is variable as well. The porc mignon, which comes with mushrooms and a sauce piquante that makes excellent use of vinegar, is delicious and worth a trip to the restaurant to eat. So is the beef tenderloin au poivre, which incorporates the pepper with a lighter hand than is traditionally the case and, in doing so, improves the dish. The coq au vin, on the other hand, is a little on the muddy side, with the bacon not present enough in flavor.

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• indicates new review ATTACK THE BLOCK (R) A teen named Moses (John Boyega) and his gang attempt to protect their housing estate, Wyndham Tower, during an alien invasion. The feature debut of comedian turned filmmaker turned heads at South by Southwest, but no one has heard much about it since.

Still, the sci-fi flick, taglined “Inner City vs. Outer Space,” sounds much more intriguing than recent alien invasions entries such as Skyline and Battle: Los Angeles.

BAD TEACHER (R) Nothing humorously new is said in Bad Teacher, another in a popular line of adults behaving badly around/toward children (a subgenre academically known as a Billy Bob comedy). As very bad teacher Elizabeth Halsey, Cameron Diaz reminds the moviegoing public that there was something about Mary, and she had a lot to do with it. I thought it was the summer’s funniest comedy behind Bridesmaids.

THE BLUE ANGEL (NR) 1930.

Director Josef von Sternberg catapulted the inimitable Marlene Dietrich, a lover he directed six more times, into the international spotlight with this classic of German Weimar cinema. After following his students to a speakeasy, Professor Immanuel Rath (Emil Jannings) becomes obsessed with dancer Lola Lola (Dietrich). Based on the novel by Heinrich Mann, Der Blaue Engel was filmed simultaneously in English.

BRIDESMAIDS (R) Considering its competition, calling Bridesmaids the funniest movie of 2011 may be as much an insult as a compliment to this hilarious comedy, written by and starring Kristen Wiig (winner of the year’s It’s About Time Award). This femaledriven flick needs to be judged and compared to its raunchy, hearty brothers, all raised under the banner of the House of Apatow. These bridesmaids prove to be just as funny and dirty as the groomsmen of The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, etc.

• CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER (PG-13) Do you remember The Rocketeer? I do, and so does Captain America director Joe Johnston, who should, seeing as he directed the 1991 throwback. Johnston smartly gives Captain America: The First Avenger (talk about unnecessary

subtitles) the same sort of Saturday matinee serial feel. Ninety-pound weakling Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wants to do his part in WWII, but army doctors keep 4Fing him until Dr. Abraham Erskine (the ever wonderful Stanley Tucci) approaches with his super soldier serum. Soon, Steve Rogers turns into a muscled up superhero called Captain America, who must stop rogue Nazi, the Red Skull (Hugo Weaving), from devastating the world.

Like Green Lantern’s Ryan Reynolds, likable beefcake Evans was born to play a superhero; he’s as All-American as you can get. But Captain America works a lot better than Green Lantern.

Fighting Nazis in WWII also places Captain America in a world stylistically foreign from that of his modern Avengers teammates—Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk. The old-fashioned adventuring becomes Cap. Be sure to stick around through the credits for an Avengers teaser.

CARS 2 (G) Cars 2 is an above-average children’s cartoon. Unfortunately, an above-average children’s cartoon is way below Pixar’s capabilities. Any other animation house can make a Cars or a Cars 2; Pixar should leave the kiddie entertainment to DreamWorks/ Sony and concentrate on singular masterpieces like WALL-E and Up. CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS (NR) 2010. A lot has been said and written about legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog’s documentary, filmed in France’s Chauvet Cave, where the oldest known pictorial representations of mankind can be found. (Even more has been made about him shooting this documentary in uncharacteristic 3D.) Closed to the general public, Herzog had to receive special permission to film inside the cave. Along with footage inside the cave itself, Herzog interviewed expert scientists and historians and snapped pictures of the nearby Pont d’Arc natural bridge.

COWBOYS & ALIENS (PG-13) Cowboys & Aliens stars Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford in a Wild West showdown with extraterrestrials. This neo-western is directed by Iron Man’s Jon Favreau and written by “Lost”’s Damon Lindelof and the Roberto Orci/ Alex Kurtzman collaborative.

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Clancy Brown, Keith Carradine and Walton Goggins. How could this not be the summer blockbuster for which you’re saving your midnight showing?

CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE. (PG-13) Steve Carell stars as Cal Weaver, a married man struggling to balance his wife (Julianne Moore), marriage counseling (with counselor Ryan Gosling) and a relationship with his kids. Bad Santa scripters and I Love You Phillip Morris directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa bring Dan Fogelman’s script to the screen. (Fogelman’s previous credits include a lot of work for Disney including Cars, Bolt and Tangled.) With rising star Emma Stone, Kevin Bacon and Marisa Tomei.

FAST FIVE (PG-13) As the “plot” goes, Dom (Vin Diesel), Brian (Paul Walker) and Dom’s sister/Brian’s squeeze, Mia (Jordana Brewster), are on the lam after a daring, non-fatal prison break. Other stuff goes on to set up the Ocean’s 11 on wheels heist that climaxes the movie. Most of the other stuff is boring, but when the car-based action gets moving, it is a pedal to the metal blast.

• FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS (R) No, you didn’t like this movie better when it starred Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher. Just act like No Strings Attached doesn’t exist, and enjoy the far superior genre stylings of Friends with Benefits. Two pals, Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis), decide to add sex to their BFF to Do List. Naturally, it gets complicated by emotions and standard “Will they or won’t they?” subdrama. The comedy thinks a bit highly of itself. It’s still just a romantic comedy that makes all the same moves it ridicules in the Jason Segel/Rashida Jones in-movie romcom. But JT and Kunis bedazzle the movie with sparkly comic rhinestones that easily outshine that other similarly themed romcom starring two former Kunis costars.

THE FUTURE (NR) Popular independent filmmaker, Miranda July (her debut, Me and You and Everyone We Know, was all the rage in 2005), returns with her second feature.

Adopting a stray cat changes the course of time and space for a couple (July and Hamish Linklater). The film, narrated by the cat, Paw-Paw (v. July), sounds a bit more intriguing and original than much of the indie fare that emerges from the festival scene.

Nominated for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 (PG-13) It’s over. The final battle rages over and through the hallowed halls of Hogwarts as Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) attempt to end Voldemort’s (Ralph Fiennes) evil reign.

The last few Horcruxes must be found and destroyed if Harry is ever to truly defeat You-Know-Who. HP7.2 is filled with blood, death and violence yet is still fit for the entire family (besides the littlest ones).

HORRIBLE BOSSES (R) Horrible Bosses is the summer’s funniest movie (since the last time I crowned a film such). Nick (Jason Bateman) works for an evil corporate shark played perfectly by Kevin Spacey (with a wink and a nod to the darkly fun Swimming with Sharks). Dale (Charlie Day) is getting seriously sexually

harassed by his seriously hot dentist boss (Jennifer Aniston). Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) answers to a cokehead douchebag that resembles a balding Colin Farrell (Farrell). With the help of a murder consultant with a very blue name (Jamie Foxx), these three friends decide to murder each other’s boss.

JUMPING THE BROOM (PG-13) Jumping the Broom has all the familial melodrama of a Tyler Perry production without Madea’s tonal aggression.

When uptown girl Sabrina (Paula Patton) meets downtown boy Jason (Laz Alonso), they quickly get engaged.

The wedding on Martha’s Vineyard highlights the divide between the two families, led by tough-verging-onunlikable matriarchs played by Angela Bassett and Loretta Devine.

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (PG-13) Owen Wilson stars as the latest Woody standin, Gil, a Hollywood hack trying to finish a novel while on a family business trip to Paris. On a magical midnight walk, Gil runs into Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald (Tom Hiddleston and Alison Pill), gets writing advice from Papa Hemingway (Corey Stoll) and Gertrude Stein (Kathy Bates) and falls for Picasso’s girlfriend, Adriana (Marion Cotillard). This funny, heartwarming charmer should please lit teachers and anyone looking for an intelligent breeze to freshen up the romcom genre.

MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS (PG) Tom Popper (Jim Carrey) is a ruthless real estate something-or-other, who’s a

rather sorry husband (to Carla Gugino) and father (to Swing Vote’s wonderful Madeline Carroll and Maxwell Perry Cotton), that is, until he inherits six penguins from his late absentee father.

Then Popper becomes the best poppa a penguin or progeny could pray for.

QUESTIONING FAITH (NR) 2002.

After his fellow seminarian, Alan Smith, died of AIDS, Macky Alston attempted to answer the question, “Why does God permit such senseless tragedies?”

His crisis of faith led him to interview people from a wide range of religious faiths, from born-again Christians to Muslims to atheists to Orthodox Jews.

RIO (G) Another week, another average animated children’s movie that won’t quite pain the adults forced to accompany them. After Rango, 2011’s animated output has some minor big, quirky boots to fill. Rio isn’t quirky. It mashes together several popular cartoon plotlines.

THE SMURFS (PG) I already smurf this movie. Why, oh why, must the Smurfs be moved to New York City?

The voice cast is full-on familiar: Jonathan Winters as Papa Smurf, Katy Perry as Smurfette, Alan Cumming as Gutsy Smurf, George Lopez as Grouchy Smurf, Paul “Pee Wee Herman” Reubens as Jokey Smurf, Kenan Thompson as Greedy Smurf and B.J. Novak (“The Office”) as Baker Smurf.

• THE TREE OF LIFE (PG-13) Terence Malick films are not simple entertainment to be gulped down,

digested and evacuated in one twohour sitting. The Tree of Life certainly lends itself to interpretation and lengthy post-film dissection. A man (Sean Penn) must come to terms with his dead brother, coldly caring father (Brad Pitt, whose jaw is clenched so tautly he has an overbite) and loving mother (Jessica Chastain). He relives his ‘50s childhood through the fragmented memories of his mind’s scrapbook. The narrative of Jack’s childhood is recalled in snatches of imagery. The result is a gorgeous, interconnected series of moving Impressionism. Too bad Malick indulges in the most egregious of art house pretension in the film’s prologue and coda. Between those two esoteric bookends is a funny, heartfelt, tough coming-of-age tale that is the best film I have seen this year.

VISIBLE SILENCE—MARSDEN HARTLEY, PAINTER AND POET (NR) Through the use of over 60 of Marsden Hartley’s paintings and drawings and an equal number of photographs from around the world, the artist’s life is traced from its origins in Lewiston, Maine to Europe and across the United States until his secluded end in a small Maine fishing village. Director Michael Maglaras and Paul Manoguerra will provide an introduction.

WINNIE THE POOH (G) Disney brings Winnie the Pooh and all the other denizens of the Hundred Acre Wood back to the big screen in the hand-drawn animated tradition of old Walt himself. Five of Pooh creator A.A. Milne’s stories are being retold, and the voice cast is refreshingly nonstarstudded.

ZOOKEEPER (PG) James is Griffin, a nice guy who nicely takes care of nice animals for a nice living. A pretty girl, Stephanie (Leslie Bibb), broke his nice heart because he’s a nice zookeeper.

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the reader 007 2.0 Among the many breeds of geek to be found in the wild—World of Warcraft players, fantasy baseball stat-nerds, “True Blood” devotees, people who watch “Glee” for some reason—one of the more aggressive animals is the James Bond fan. Having endured the peaks and valleys of the book and film franchises for over half a century, 007 geeks obsess endlessly over such problems as whether a British Secret Service agent would be caught dead driving a Saab (as author John Gardner had him do), or how arguably the best Bond movie (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service) could star arguably the worst Bond (George Lazenby). Best car: the Aston-Martin DB3 with the machine guns or the Lotus Esprit that becomes a submarine? And if Bond is such a great spy, how come the villains always seem to know who he is?

In 2006’s Casino Royale, without question the best Bond film to come along in decades, there is nonetheless an incongruity that bugs a lot of fans.

The film is set at the beginning of Bond’s career, just after he receives the double-0 designation that allows him to kill people on the British government’s tab, yet Daniel Craig’s Bond reports to his boss M, played by Judi Dench and established in Goldeneye (1995) as a replacement for a previous M, who was played for over 30 years by Bernard Lee. How could that be?

There are two solutions to the “new Bond/ old M” conundrum. One is to concede that Bernard Lee is dead, Judi Dench is under contract, and it’s just a frigging movie. The other, in true geek fashion, is a fan theory that goes like this: rather than six actors playing one guy named James Bond, “James Bond” is actually an alias given to whatever agent becomes 007, thus, there are actually a number of James Bonds and Daniel Craig’s “Bond” has succeeded Pierce Brosnan’s “Bond” in the gig.

It’s actually kind of a cool theory when you ponder it. Not as cool as the theory that Ferris Bueller’s Day Off takes place entirely inside Cameron’s mind, but still pretty nifty.

This theory springs to mind when reading the new James Bond novel, Carte Blanche (Simon & Schuster, 2011) by Jeffery Deaver.

Deaver, a prolific author of thrillers, most notably the Lincoln Rhyme/ Amanda Sachs series (one of which, The Bone Collector, was filmed starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie), is the fourth author to take a run at Bond since Ian Fleming’s death. Rather than simply continue Bond’s adventures as the others have done, however, Deaver presides over a total reboot of the series.

In Deaver’s hands, James Bond is three years into his career, after covert military service in Afghanistan, as an operative of the Overseas Development Group (ODG), a black-ops agency designed to act beyond the

limitations of MI6. For an agent of an outfit so spooky it shouldn’t even exist, Bond’s license to kill—now referred to as “carte blanche,” hence the title—is as much a liability as an asset. It forces him to be more circumspect with his rampant killing than earlier incarnations have been. In other words, this Bond acts like a spy rather than like the Terminator in a tux.

After foiling an attempt to sabotage a train carrying hazmat in Serbia, Bond is in hot pursuit of the plot’s author, a coldly efficient operative called “The Irishman.” Bond’s investigations lead him to a self-made billionaire named Severan Hydt, a magnate in refuse and recycling—and a raving necrophiliac—known as “The Rag-andBone Man,” who is engineering a mysterious scheme to cause the deaths of thousands of innocent people.

The nature and location of the attack are unclear, and so Bond must find the answers in a very large world, under a very loud ticking clock, before the villains unleash untold horrors.

Bond’s pursuit takes him from rural England to the bustling streets of Dubai and the shanties of Cape Town, South Africa, where he pairs up with the requisite Bond Girls, a beautiful but distant police captain and a passionate activist with the Fleming-esque name of Felicity Willing.

Along the way, there are enough car chases, death traps and near-misses to satisfy 007 fans, and the plot, when it’s revealed, proves to be dire indeed.

Deaver is a decent writer with a fine command of the gearhead fetishism and label-dropping that are SOP for Bond adventures—by the end you will want to drive the Bentley Continental GT so badly you’ll have to pee—but he’s primarily a suspense writer using a suspense writer’s toolbox, which sometimes undercuts the action. About halfway through the novel, Deaver begins to employ a device wherein we believe something horrible has happened only to find it was an illusion, to be explained in flashback. After the third appearance of this parlor trick, it becomes a real distraction. On the other hand, Deaver is a master at devising very creepy pathologies for his bad guys, as exemplified in the garbage tycoon Hydt, whose psychosexual fixation on death and decay is lovingly, flesh-crawlingly detailed. The Bond books haven’t had an antagonist this icky in years, so Deaver comes as a mixed blessing to the series.

Carte Blanche ends up being about half of the best James Bond novel in a long time, and since Jeffery Deaver lays the groundwork for the next adventure in this one, we’ll see at least one more stab at 007 from him. My advice? Less cleverness, more ick.

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threats & promises Music News And Gossip Quiet in Front: Andrew Rieger and Laura Carter, each of Elf Power, will join Scott Spillane (The Gerbils) as an acoustic trio for a handful of dates next month opening for Jeff Mangum (Neutral Milk Hotel). The trio is performing Elf Power and Gerbils songs on these dates, which are among the most highly anticipated shows of the past decade.

They’ll play Vermont, Montreal and two shows in Toronto—all in early August—and then Elf Power will join the Elephant 6 Holiday Surprise at the Jeff Mangum-curated All Tomorrow’s Parties in Minehead, Somerset, England in December. For more information, please see www.elfpower.com.

I Only Came Here to Eat Grapefruit: The Olivia Tremor Control dusted off several years of semi-retirement a couple of weeks ago when it was announced the psychedelic-pop masters were not only working on material for a new Jonathan Weiner Photography

Music Hates You album but also touring. The 16-date tour runs from Aug. 29–September and will hit New Orleans, Austin, San Francisco, Los Angeles (FYF Festival), Portland, Seattle, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Chicago, Toronto, Philadelphia, Allston, MA and Durham, NC. All dates except New Orleans are with The Music Tapes. Both The Olivia Tremor Control and Music Tapes will be onstage at the aforementioned, and jaw-dropping, All Tomorrow’s Parties with Elf Power and the rest of the Elephant 6 gang. If you need to remember when these tour dates are, you can head to www.oliviatremorcontrol.com and see a list of them, and only them, there.

Sunday Booking Sunday: Patrick Morales (The Viking Progress) is in charge of booking Sunday night shows at the Highwire Lounge (269 N Hull St.), and he has dubbed these events “The Evening Service” which, I think, is a pretty good name. Anyway, this is a new thing happening at Highwire and it seems to be going swimmingly. Thus far, all shows have been free, but this may change in the future.

The space features a small, seven-channel PA system and three vocal mics, but the room

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also doesn’t require very much power, so that’s not a bad thing. Sunday nights are fairly barebones in Athens for live music, so put this on your radar. If you’re a performer or a band looking to play out and this sounds right for you, drop a line to Morales via highwirebooking@gmail.com. Keep in mind that not every type of band will be appropriate for this type of place (i.e., pretty clean and newly built) and this size room (i.e., pretty small and oddly shaped). How about walking down there and taking a look at it? Sounds like a good idea, right? Right.

Keeping the Hate Flame Burning: Longtime Athens barnburners Music Hates You have signed with Los Angeles label Crowded Head Records. The band has a new album coming out Aug. 9 titled Where Did All This Dirt Come From—that’s right, no question mark—and you can preview a bit of it, and preorder it, too, over at www.crowdedheadrecords.com. There are also songs, videos and more info covering the recording sessions over at www.facebook.com/MusicHatesYou. This band has gone through at least one major lineup change over the past several years, managed to reorganize itself into a pretty equally powerful band and has, seemingly, come out on top. Go give ‘em a listen.

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Go to the Head of the Class: The Young Alumni Board of the Terry College of Business will host a benefit concert for The Music Business Program at UGA at Atlanta’s Buckhead Theatre Friday, Aug. 5.

Featured acts are Athens’ Southern rockers John King Band and Nashville’s super famous Diamond Rio. This is the first concert undertaking by the Young Alumni Board, and they hope that future events will incorporate help from students of the music business program itself. Regular tickets are $25 and VIP tickets—which include a reception before the show, cocktails and food, a meet-’n’-greet with Diamond Rio (!) and exclusive VIP seating— are $100. Tickets are available through the Buckhead Theatre box office, Ticketmaster and at www.terry.uga.edu/alumni/terryrocks.

Listen Closer: Athens musician Joe Kubler has completed his mini-album of what he describes as “experimental electronic ambience” and, actually, that’s right on the mark.

Significantly, though, the record (titled Loose Muse and credited to Sleeping Friends Present: Elan Vital) isn’t simply a wash of sound that necessarily settles immediately in the background. Allowing that ambient sounds are not automatically quiet or simple, Kubler uses loops, field recordings, found sounds, muffled, barely audible vocals and more on this record. I’d recommend first listening to this alone at home, then taking it in the car, and then putting it in the stereo or your portable player. See how many different ways you can hear these sounds. I’m still trying them on, myself. You can, too, over at www.sleepingfriends.bandcamp.com. The whole album is streaming there and can be purchased for a mere $4.

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en Vandermark and Chicago are very much two of a kind. The city itself is both historically tough and musically historic; Vandermark, for his part, speaks knowledgeably regarding all strains of sound with the calm severity of an off-duty drill sergeant. His music is no less deliberate.

Since the early ‘90s, the composer/saxophonist/clarinetist has been forcibly melding all manners of jazz, modern classical and funk, all with an attitude and precision that might typically be associated with the post-punks Chicago is also known for.

When Flagpole contacted Vandermark, he’d just wrapped up a week of work on the soundtrack to the forthcoming film Parallax Sounds, a love letter to the Chicago music community

by Italian director Augusto Contento. Asked about a specific “Chicago sound” and whether or not improvisers of a single community work within a singular style, he says, “I think there’s some validity to that idea, because the people working in a certain city are going to run into each other and play with each other and be influenced by each other. But I would also say that things are defined more by individuals. So, I don’t think there’s a Chicago sound so to speak; there’s too much diversity.”

The twin themes of individuality and diversity run thick through Vandermark’s catalogue.

Even within a single album—for instance, Elements of Style… Exercises in Surprise, his 2004 release with his epochal group the Vandermark Five—his compositions, while always tight and utterly controlled, careen between JB’s-style groove, confident postbop and alternately spasmodic/grim extended technique, often within the same number. It’s not even that limited in scope, but it is all significantly unique: each song is an instant announcement of Vandermark’s presence.

For this relatively intimate appearance in Athens, Vandermark will be joined by the drummer featured on that aforementioned album, Tim Daisy. Like one of his heroes, Sonny Rollins, Vandermark emphasizes rhythmic inventiveness and, thus, highly values the role of a drummer in any scenario.

“The drummer in a group is the pivotal figure in the band for me, whether it’s in a duo context or a 10-piece ensemble,” he says.

A fellow Chicagoan, Daisy’s individualistic approach has led to an extensive running collaboration between the two.

“Because he has a very personal way of playing the drums, [that] helps define the choices I make when we’ve improvising

together,” Vandermark says. “And because we know each other really well, communication is at a very high level. So, once we arrive at things that work, we tend to push them really far and try to take chances with it and push things to an edge. Sometimes they fail because we push them so hard, but that’s what the music’s about: taking chances, dealing with the issues of risk and surprise. And Tim gets that 100 percent.”

As a fellow composer with a background that focuses on both traditional and “out” jazz as well as the more radical ideas represented in contemporary classical music, Daisy is wellpaired with Vandermark’s aesthetic.

The two-week tour that brings Vandermark and Daisy to Athens is a rare set of dates, in that they all remain within the same national borders; his more typical workweek keeps him in far-flung territory. “I’m probably on tour seven months a year, maybe more,” Vandermark says. “I’m not 100 percent sure because I don’t really keep track of it specifically, but I’m in Europe probably seven months out of the year, and I work in the States as well. And things are just constantly overlapping and piling up.”

Just last month, for example, Vandermark went from touring in Portugal with artists from all over the world, then back to Chicago to briefly work on the soundtrack—all before a European tour with Dutch punk act The Ex. “There is stuff going on all the time, so it’s pretty hard for me to keep track of exactly how many concerts or exactly [what constitutes] the typical thing. The typical thing is hyper-busy,” he says. “Which is great—it’s a fantastic thing to be able to work in a field of music and art that is uncommercial and is based on trying to do creative work, and to make a living at it is unbelievably fortunate.

I work hard, but all the people I know work really hard, too, so the fact that I can pay my rent and do the work I really want to do and nothing else is unbelievable. I’m always very thankful for it.”

Jeff Tobias

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record reviews DEX ROMWEBER DUO Is That You in the Blue?

Bloodshot Thank God for Is That You in the Blue?, the new sucker punch of a record from the Dex Romweber Duo. After the 2009 release, Ruins of Berlin, it seemed like Romweber had lost some of the passion that previously drove comparisons between his music and a snake handler’s revival. His vocal trick of rumbling like a crazed preacher was largely replaced by a suspiciously smooth baritone, and the confident, raw quality of his guitar work just wasn’t there.

But the new record proves he’s still casting out demons, and he and drummer/sis Sara work as a cohesive unit. His rumbling and rich torching now meld seamlessly on songs like “Midnight Sun” and “Nowhere,” evoking a dark, ghostly, blues-drenched limbo that’s both emotionally arresting and disturbing. The instrumentals, while less charged, are equally impressive. The surf rocker “Gurdjieff Girl” doesn’t need vocals to paint a vivid picture. It might just be the best backalley spy theme ever written.

Romweber really is a master of the journey. Listening to these songs is like wandering down a lonely road, sometimes sad with occasional diversions, but never boring. There’s always a new plane to be explored in his world. He’s like the Rod Serling of American music.

Is That You in the Blue? is another dimension, indeed.

Jennifer Gibson Dex Romweber Duo play at the Caledonia Lounge on July 29.

if the more abstract and musique concrete elements were replaced with bass beats and vocals that somehow resemble both TV on the Radio and They Might Be Giants at their most nasally. It sounds like post-Barrett Floyd for the Internet generation, with artfully arranged, serious pop songs that blend into a single seamless experience. The band flirts sporadically with electronic minimalism, chopped and screwed beats, heavy bass drops and jaunty acoustic guitar, weaving these in among the Eno-esque synthesizers and keyboards that make up the heart of the record. I Come to Shanghai delivers its impressively outsized ambition and pro chops about as unassumingly as possible.

Ryan Martin

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Madeline plays the Georgia Theatre on Monday, Aug. 1.

Postcards for Madeline Independent Release BombsBombsBombs’ debut LP features 12 cuts of Garden State variety indie-pop. Ben Gibbard is a prominent influence, and vocal melodies sometimes recall the interplay between the male and female co-leads in The New Pornographers. The songs on Postcards are not without their hooks and charms. The lyrics concern romance and romanticized everyday life presented with wit and delivered with a rushed syncopation that energizes the verses.

Postcards nearly reaches the effervescent/melancholic beauty of midaughts indie. It often seems throughout their album that BBBs have overlooked the importance of countermelodies in the best songs of their predecessors.

Frequently, the piano, guitar and bass are laying out big fat chords one after the other and relying on the vocals and the occasional drum flourish to add distinction to the song. This isn’t always a bad approach, but a little more variety in the arrangements could result in a sound with much more impact.

Brian Veysey

I COME TO SHANGHAI Eternal Life Vol. 1 Independent Release I Come to Shanghai came to Athens in 2010 as a fully formed band, splitting Oakland for a cheaper and sleepier town in which to make music.

Their first release as Georgians, Eternal Life Vol. 1, is a brief but varied minialbum that, in the style of the day, can be downloaded for any price from the band’s website (www.icometoshanghai. com). Six songs merge into three tracks, resembling the collage work of Faust or the Olivia Tremor Control

band have been touring together for years, settling into one another with comfort and confidence.

Black Velvet balances the fullband thing with plainer arrangements of just-vocals-and-guitar, at which Madeline’s an old pro; smartly, though, this juxtaposition makes simpler tunes like “Traveling” stand out more when nestled between the jaunty, Willie Nelson-leaning lilt of “Please Don’t Put Me Down” and the dissonant, searing electric guitar of “Red Light Bulb.”

Perhaps the album’s strongest point, as is always the case with Madeline’s releases, is her iridescent voice, which she pushes into different styles and shapes throughout the record, much in the same way great singers like PJ Harvey find the right voice for the right words and music.

And its not just sonically that Madeline continues to push forward; her lyricism retains its usual clever essence, but explores areas more abstract as well as personal, working through relationships both crumbled and healthy. Black Velvet is a hell of an album from a hell of a singer and songwriter, and one of the best new albums—local or otherwise—to come along in a long time.

Chris Hassiotis

MADELINE Black Velvet This Will Be Our Summer With 2009’s White Flag, Madeline Adams took a big step forward with her sound, moving from a spare, bedroomy DIY sound into something fuller. But with the new Black Velvet, she and her

BIG BAZ The Blind Side Dynamik Productions If anything, Big Baz’s latest mixtape, The Blind Side, is true to form. With a style and Southern drawl smacking of Bun B and Rick Ross, Baz sticks to the tried-and-true topics of authentic Southern rap—mainly money, cars and women—over samples provided by DJ Mr. Big. Yet these elements alone do not a rap star make. What’s missing from The Blind Side is substance, a claim that may sound slightly ridiculous given the typical superficiality of lyrics in similar “trap music.” Yet listen to T.I., Gucci Mane, hell, even Waka Flocka, and you’ll notice that even in their mixtapes there are underlying narratives there, back stories that give their most absurd verses of self-adulation some credibility (or, at the very least, make a case for empathy).

To be fair, developing this narrative is a process that takes time, and there are glimmers of potential greatness in The Blind Side. For instance, “Basi Got” is a relatively graphic song about an encounter with a girl that’s, uh, sexual in nature, yet Baz is genuinely having fun with the verses, and it shows. Those moments of sincerity are so much more appealing than just rehashing tired old Deep-Southgangsta clichés, which unfortunately Baz is wont to do. In “The Cypher,” Baz even has the audacity to have an implied crowd cheer like the end of his “freestyle” verse wasn’t a recycled Lil Wayne line. Really?

Baz’s story is still being written,

and while it could eventually culminate in hip-hop fame, it won’t happen with this mixtape. But he’s on the right track: he’s got the style down pat, but more importantly the attitude is there, and when it comes to establishing yourself in this genre, that’s half the battle.

John Granofsky

Most fundamentally, he’s gifted with the kind of clarion and evocative voice that’s built to reach out across great distances to grip you.

The album’s stature is best rendered in the simmering stomp of “The Fear,” the snappy forward motion of “All the Time,” the orchestral twangs of “Two Lovers” and the high, rural drama of “Ghost of Old Highways.” But the greatest testament to Lovett’s songwriting is that one of the album’s least adorned songs, “Like a Moving Train,” is its most moving.

All the years it took Highway Collection to be born were worth it.

It’s a remarkably finished work that has both immediate, broad appeal and the substance to last longer than just a flare.

Bao Le-Huu

WOODFANGS Woodfangs EP Independent Release Like a child learning to speak (or Damo Suzuki), frontman John Harry jumps from a delicate, hushed volume to a phlegm-rattling scream, chops words into their distinct syllables (“evrey-thang”), yelps and makes tongue trills and other noises. He opens the album with a psychedelic, Wayne Coyne-like invitation: “Let’s get back to the days of synergy; I want to feel your kinetic energy.” As a whole, the 2011 Flagpole Athens Music Awards “Upstart of the Year” seems limber, curious and energetic, and the group does know how to move.

Produced by Futurebirds’ Thomas Johnson, the EP features many touchstones—a surf-rock slide down the guitar, the “oomch-ah” of The Zombies “Time of the Season” and backwoods harmonies—that creep in and out of the mix under a cloak of reverb to create a big, textured production. Most of the tracks share Elliott Anderson’s short viola strokes, Patrick Atwater’s punchy bass notes and Paul Stevens’ sparse percussion, but the recipe changes with the addition of a piano, organ, synth or some horns from additional performers. The only item that does not belong in this mostly Americana EP is the boisterous Eastern European punk of “Get Away,” but Woodfangs EP covers a lot of territory and represents more than a promising start.

Alex Dimitropoulos

PRETTY BIRD rules Birdhouse Collection On its debut, Pretty Bird culls an enthralling sense of urgency from a bare-bones approach. Vocals layered over drums build songs that alternate from campfire-quiet to boombox-loud.

With no other instrumentation to soften their assault, the drums have a cacophonous quality. This harshness helps to form a counterpoint between the drums and the singers—as if the latter were straining to be heard over all that noise—and lends added immediacy to the disarmingly sincere lyrics.

The band’s quirky approach is reminiscent of early Animal Collective, but it is only a passing resemblance.

Animal Collective’s early folk work meanders; with its propulsive, driving rhythms, rules has more focus.

Preserving an earthy sonic texture while injecting hip-hop influences, the band recalls early Beck bootlegs.

Fourth track “beeeeeallllyourrrrpotenchall” shows just how big the band can sound despite its economic approach. Freak-folk party jam “soon the moon” has the same intensity, and with its defiantly carefree refrain, “we don’t stop ‘cause the sun’s gonna drop,” encapsulates the tension in many of the album’s lyrics—ebullient, but with a sense of foreboding; carefree and anxious at once.

Marshall Yarbrough

LOVETT Highway Collection Lovers Label Aptly named, Highway Collection is a travelogue for the past decade of Ben Lovett’s vagabond life. Though the songs were written all across the country, their accent, like his path, tend to wind back to his Southern roots. And besides travel, these years have been filled with film score and studio work for the Georgia wanderer.

Together, these streams form a stout river of gentlemanly and literate Southern rock that’s sumptuously appointed with detailed construction and sweeping vistas. And though it swims in instrumental richness, the modern pop concision of Lovett’s melodies keeps his sound agile in step.

CASPER & THE COOKIES Ice Mattress Independent Release Casper & the Cookies have always been tough to pin down, and that’s been both to the local band’s benefit and detriment. Bandleader Jason

NeSmith’s interest in sounds from across disciplines keeps the band’s output varied, surprising and unpredictable, but also wildly inconsistent both internally and from album to album. So, Ice Mattress, an intriguing and frustrating (but FREE!) collection of rarities, B-sides and other sundry tunes which spans seven or eight years, perfectly fits the band. The whimsical band name steers expectations towards the twee end of the pop spectrum, but the Cookies have always run the gamut from straightahead guitar-rock to extended showtune jams and quirkily boundary-free pop—always with a powerful sense of melody.

Ice Mattress’ strongest tracks are “Jennifer’s House” (with bassist Kay Stanton on lead vocals) and “Huff,” both initially released on a split 7-inch with Marbles back in 2008, and neither sounding as much like a trifle as the rest of Ice Mattress’ tunes. It’s a shame that only one track off the Cookies’ 2004 tour-only CD-R, The Band That Shouted Love at the Heart of the World, shows up because that release showed exactly how a band could cleverly experiment with pop without losing sight of identity or tunefulness.

“This is the first in what I hope to be a series of just-for-fun albums,” Nesmith writes on the band’s website, “that raid some of the good stuff in the vault.” At least the man knows what he’s putting out—good stuff, but just for fun this time around.

Chris Hassiotis

DANGER MOUSE AND DANIELE LUPPI Rome Parlophone In theory, Rome sounds like a revelatory meeting of the minds: a collaboration between producer extraordinaire Brian “Danger Mouse” Burton, renowned Italian composer Daniele Luppi, and superstars Jack White and Norah Jones, in reverent tribute to the spaghetti Western soundtracks of the legendary Ennio Morricone.

In practice, while it’s impressive that Burton and Luppi limited themselves to vintage recording equipment of the era and recruited many musicians from Morricone’s original orchestras for the recording process, Rome is a meandering, largely homogenous album of forgettable background music. White’s three tracks provide the only respite as his dusty blues vocals offer a sunparched, world-weary “Man with No Name” quality to the proceedings, but for each of his turns at the mic there exists a feminine counterpart courtesy of the laughably miscast Norah Jones, who apparently stepped into the Morricone-founded Forum Studios under the impression that she would be recording a ‘90s trip-hop album.

Talking about the individual songs is pointless; they’re all ponderously strummed acoustic guitar, tense string arrangements and ominous choruses of “oohs” and “aahs.” The component parts are all here, but the final product is only a pale facsimile of Morricone’s sound. What should have been a gunfight at the O.K. Corral feels like a Mexican standoff that will never end.

David Fitzgerald

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hey revamped the marquee. They hung a new red curtain. They added a brand new PA, a new coat of paint and refurbished the bathrooms; these were all part of the improvements.

Improvements that proved to be temporary; all these factors contributed to the gradual renovation of the historic Georgia Theatre between 2004 and 2009. And with the exception of the iconic marquee, all of them were lost. “After the fire, we had to gut the thing out and completely shell it,” says Scott Orvold, talent buyer for the Georgia Theatre.

“We literally had four walls and a marquee when we started rebuilding.”

The grand reopening of the Georgia Theatre has long felt like both an inevitability and a far-off goal. Aptly, the same could be said for the reemergence of the opening night’s headlining act, The Glands, Athens’ reclusive indie-rock cult favorites. While heavier hitters in terms of national prevalence are booked for the two-week grand-opening celebration that runs Aug. 1–14—Georgia-centric acts like Big Boi or Drive-By Truckers, for example— the solidly local line-up and reasonable price of admission for Aug. 1 say a lot about the management’s priorities. The same goes for the “open house” show on Aug. 3, which will allow patrons to enter for free while Kenosha Kid soundtracks their rediscovery of the space.

“We’ve been trying to talk them into playing here for a long time,” says owner Wilmot Greene of The Glands. “The reason I like it personally is because it’s so Athens. It’s the most Athens thing I could think of. And it’s a $10 ticket; that’s cool.”

The gravity of the impending event is not lost on Madeline Adams, who, with her Black Velvet Band, will be the first official act to set foot on the stage before the return of The Glands (there was at least one unannounced show at the Theatre last week). “It’s an incredible honor,” Adams says. “This is definitely going to be the largest audience we’ve ever played in front of.” After recalling her first visit to the Theatre—a listening party for R.E.M.’s Up which she attended with parental supervision—she says that since the reconstruction, “I wanted to go and check it out, but now I’m sort of holding off until the show to give myself the happy surprise.”

The end result of the rebuilding effort is a combination of comforting commonality with the Theatre’s traditional look and the aforementioned happy surprise, and it’s all a long, long way from four walls and a marquee.

Two weeks before the official reopening of the Theatre, Orvold and Greene walked around and inspected what was left to be done as well as what had been accomplished so far. It’s all an overwhelming amount of change, but the commitment to retaining much of the Theatre’s old charm is wholly evident.

“We tried to make the venue feel as much like it did before [as possible],” says Orvold.

“So, we’re trying to do things like have the red curtain that everybody remembers, have the slanted floor that everyone remembers… we were able to reclaim some of the stuff from the old venue, like some of the old wood that was in our office and in the hallway. We were able to salvage it and hire a wood craftsman to reuse it and continue to give it the same feel that it had in the past.”

The handiwork of Landus Bennett and Richard Shrader, the wood craftsmen from the company Watson Springs who were hired for the project, is evident in nearly every corner of the building, including the scorched wood found in the ticket booth, the semicircular bars and elsewhere in the venue. Upon stepping into the foyer, a colorful, fractal-flecked ceiling mural by local painter Kris D can be seen overhead.

Stepping further into the building, under one of the original beams from 1887, one can take in one of the biggest differences in the new Theatre: a completely revamped balcony.

“We changed the style of the balcony; instead of having all seats, we made it three-tiered,” says Orvold. “That was for a couple of reasons.

One, to gain capacity, so we could sell more tickets legally; and two, just to make it more of a rock/dance style venue. We modeled a lot of the building after the way they have it set up at the 9:30 Club in D.C.” The new balcony is equipped with stylish handrails and a bar of its own; there are areas along the sides that can be reserved for VIP tables. The sight lines all around give a perfect view of the expanded stage as well as the new Nexo PA system put in place by production manager Rick Wallace.

e Grand Re-Opening Photo by Mike White

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ter Than Ever Everything seems bigger, but with a bigger room comes a higher cost of staying open. “Overhead will be higher, bottom line.

Overhead was high before!” says Greene. Aside from the physical renovations, another major change that came with the new ownership and management in 2004 was a renewed commitment to showcasing local talent, something bigger rooms are often reluctant to do. Many Theatre-goers will recall ex-Elf Power guitarist Jimmy Hughes’ marathon local shows circa 2008.

“It’s going to be harder, but we’re going to make a very conscientious effort to make sure we still do it,” says Orvold. “We’re definitely committed to making sure that locals are able to grow into this room and that we’re able to still do that. I’m also very much going to try every chance we get to put locals in front of national touring support, and to create opportunities that a local band wouldn’t have before. So, when they’re able to support doing a show in here, it’s gonna be a real step as far as accelerating their career.”

On the second level above the main floor, audiences will discover something that was nonexistent in the Theatre’s previous life: a place to find some quiet. “One of the things we thought the Georgia Theatre never had was a quiet space to get away from the music a little bit, if you needed a spot to kind of chill and step out for a second, somewhere to meet people,” says Orvold. The lounge area, which directly overlooks the marquee, will have comfortable seating and, for the grand reopening, a photographic presentation of the Theatre’s phoenix-like development from smoldering walls to full-fledged venue.

Taking the stairs (or the new elevator) up to the third floor, Athenians—show-going or not—can take advantage of another revenueincreasing aspect to the new Theatre: the rooftop restaurant. Which is named… nothing, so far. “We’ve talked about that a lot, and the marquee on the side says ‘Classic Triple’; I’m curious to see if that name will stick,” says Greene. “We’re featuring three proteins, so it works: barbecue, chicken and tofu. I kinda want people to just name it themselves, see what people start calling it. And I bet people will just say ‘The Roof.’ But if ‘The Classic Triple’ stuck, I’d be cool with that.”

The restaurant will be run by Ken Manring, the smoked-meat guru behind White Tiger Gourmet and Greene’s former bandmate in local act Ashtray. The rooftop bar, all odd-cut thick granite, was built by Matt Zbornik and Five Eight vocalist/guitarist Mike Mantione.

The restaurant area will, much like The EARL in Atlanta, feature live video feed of the show going on below. You can call the restaurant whatever you want, just don’t call it closed (hey now); it’ll be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, right until the bars close.

The entire building has an nearly-almostthere feel, right down to the offices, which are, much to the management’s chagrin, not quite there yet. Where have they actually been conducting office work? “Everywhere,” Greene and Orvold say simultaneously. “I’ve had, like, six offices since the fire,” says Orvold.

“That’s been the hardest part of this whole process for me personally—the displacementness of it. Not being around your partners and the people you’re working with has made operating a business pretty tricky. Mr. Horton donated some space to us for a little bit above Horton’s Drug Store, but it was too cold in the winter and too hot once it got warm out.”

Greene seems alternately exhilarated and exhausted, speaking to Flagpole at the tail end of a 12-hour day in what has seemed like a 25-month long streak of 23-hour days.

“It’s crazy when you do a process like this,” he says. “You stare at it on paper for so long, and I didn’t actually really start feeling good about it until two or three weeks ago. [It] didn’t really start looking like a venue; it just looked like a big construction mess until two or three weeks ago.”

The day it all came together was a milestone in triplicate: “The [balcony] handrails, the production lighting and the floor happened all in one day,” says Orvold. With the floor area cleared in order to be treated, Orvold says, “it was, ‘Ah, that’s what we’ve been doing for the last two years.’ It really kind of put it in perspective.”

Jeff Tobias The Glands, Truckers and Big Boi shows are already sold out, but you can buy tickets to all other Theatre events at www.georgiatheatre.com.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

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Tuesday 26 EVENTS: Gloomy Sunday (UGA Tate Center) An epic romance set in Budapest before, during and after the Second World War. Screened by Hillel at UGA as part of the Athens Jewish Film Festival. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athensjff.org 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 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.: Digital Photography Made Simple (ACC Library) This month’s Brown Bag Discussion features local photography instructor Chuck Murphy, who will explain the nuts and bolts of digital photography. Feel free to bring a lunch to this 45-minute program. 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Poker Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Last Tuesday of every month. 8:30 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Wednesday 27 EVENTS: 20th Anniversary Party (La Fiesta #2) Join La Fiesta (1395 College Station Rd.) in celebrating its 20th anniversary with specials and giveaways all day long. 706549-5933 EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo, Madison Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, vaccinated) dog! This week: salty dogs and greyhounds. Every Wednesday.

5-7 p.m. www.indigoathens.com EVENTS: Germany Meets the Mediterranean Wine Dinner (The National) Five-course dinner featuring German white wines paired with Mediterranean cuisine. Call or email to make a reservation. 6:30–9 p.m. $65. 706-549-3450, www.thenationalrestaurant@gmail.com PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Little Kings Shuffle Club) A unique drag show featuring performances by local drag artists.

10 p.m. $3. www.myspace.com/ littlekingsshuffleclub KIDSTUFF: Costume Party (Madison County Library) Come dressed as your favorite book char-

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acter to celebrate the end of the “One World, Many Stories” reading program. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Songwriting Workshop (Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company) Open forum meetings to express thoughts, explore songwriting techniques and find your voice.

An optional performance will be held at the end of the summer to showcase students’ creative works.

For ages 11–18. 6–7:30 p.m. $10. franck.betsy@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Advocacy Training Lunch and Learn (Athens Community Council on Aging) Learn about local and state legislators and how to contact them.

Topics include how a bill becomes a law and Georgia’s budget cycle.

Lunch is provided. RSVP by phone or email. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. 706549-4850, jbankston@accaging.org LECTURES & LIT.: Oconee Democrats Book Group (Oconee County Library) Discussing Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard.

6:30 p.m. FREE! patricia.priest@ yahoo.com MEETINGS: GlobeTalk Information Session (ACC Library) Learn how to apply for the Peace Corps and hear from returned volunteers about their experiences overseas. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www. peacecorps.gov GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Poker night every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub. com

Thursday 28 EVENTS: iFilms: Questioning Faith (ACC Library) Filmmaker Macky Alston asks, “How does one believe in God in the face of so much human suffering?” 7 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 ART: Screening: Visible Silence: Marsden Harley, Painter and Poet (Georgia Museum of Art) Using more than 60 of Harley’s paintings and drawings, director Michael Maglaras creates a biography of Harley’s life and work.

Maglaras will be present to speak on the film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Back to School Bingo (Rocksprings Community Center & Park) Prizes include school supplies. For ages 6–12. Call to register.

3–4 p.m. $3. 706-613-3603, www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure

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KIDSTUFF: Magic of Science (ACC Library) Todd Nickelsen performs “magic tricks” created by science.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Pajama Storytime (Madison County Library) Snuggle in your jammies with your favorite stuffed animal and listen to bedtime stories. Light snack provided. All ages. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

Friday 29 EVENTS: Drafts & Laughs (The Pub at Gameday) Five beers, five comics, five bucks. $5. 9:30 p.m.

706-353-2831 EVENTS: Make Your Own Rain Barrel (Thyme After Thyme) The ACC Water Conservation Office will lead a class in how to create a rain barrel. Hardware and assembly is provided but BYOB (Bring Your Own Barrel). 4–6 p.m. 706-742-7149 ART: Happy Hour Creations (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) All supplies and full instruction provided.

7–10 p.m. $35 (single), $60 (pair). www.wholemindbodyart.com KIDSTUFF: Books & Bites (Madison County Library) Eat pizza and read! For teens only. No library voice required. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Japanese Storytime (ACC Library, Storyroom) Learn about Japanese culture through literacy-based fun. Led by volunteers from UGA’s Japan Outreach Program. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES & LIT.: Educational Workshop Lunch and Learn (Athens Community Council on Aging) A workshop focusing on the history of Social Security, possible changes in the future and the difference between Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

Lunch is provided. Call or email to RSVP. 12:30–1:30 p.m. 706-5494850, jbankston@accaging.org

Saturday 30 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: Back to School Block Party (Lay Park) Get ready for the new school year with an afternoon of free swimming, hot dogs, inflatable games, complimentary haircuts and school supplies. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

FREE! www.athensclarkecounty. com/lay

The Georgia Museum of Art will screen the documentary Visible Silence—Marsden Hartley, Painter and Poet on Thursday, July 28.

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

6–9 p.m. $20 (adv.) $25 (drop-in). www.wholemindbodyart.com EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (Downtown Watkinsville) Visit the back lawn of the Eagle Tavern Museum for locally grown produce, meats, dairy and handcrafted goods.

Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. www. oconeefarmersmarket.org EVENTS: Outdoor Screening at Terrapin (Terrapin Beer Co.) Bring a picnic blanket for a special late night tour of the brewery and a screening of Plan 9 from Outer Space. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Film Athens. 8:30–11 p.m. $12. www.filmathens.net EVENTS: Summer Salsa Workshop (Dancefx) Beginner (1 p.m.), Intermediate (2 p.m.) and Advanced (3 p.m.). No partner required. $5/class. www.dancefx.org EVENTS: WMI Farms Produce Market (Mama’s Boy) Natural and locally grown organic produce fresh from the Winterville farm. Next door to Mama’s Boy. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

EVENTS: Women’s Self-Defense Workshop (American Black Belt Academy) Certified defensive tactics instructors teach self-defense.

10–11 a.m. 706-549-1671, www. athensjiujitsu.com ART: Sewing Class: Make a Tote Bag (Community) Make a tote bag with Rizzie Gallego. Registration and sewing machine required. 12–2 p.m.

$20. 706-316-2067, communityathens@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: End of the Summer Party (ACC Library) Readers who have completed their booklogs are invited to decorate t-shirts, eat pizza and talk about books. 12–2 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Family Fun Day: Fairy Tale Adventure (ACC Library) Celebrate summer’s end with crafts, a puppet show of “The Princess and the Pea, Y’all” by Lee Bryan at 11 a.m. and a fairy tale parade led by the Fairy Godmother. Costumes encouraged. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Sunday 31 KIDSTUFF: Shark Week: Beware!

(Memorial Park) Shark Week kicks off with a swim with the sharks experience. Snorkel masks/fins and underwater cameras encouraged. For ages 8–12. Call to register. 3–5 p.m. $3. 706-613-3580 GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Weekly Trivia! 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655, www.buffalos.com/ athens

Monday 1 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Snuggle in your jammies and listen to bedtime stories. Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650

LECTURES & LIT.: Maintain Your Cognitive Health (ACC Library) Nick Puente from the UGA Department of Neuro-Psychology Memory Lab will give a speech on improving brain health and how to handle the effects of aging. 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: Federation of Neighborhoods (Fire Hall No. 2, 489 Prince Ave.) This month, an information session on animal welfare in Athens. All interested parties are welcome. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-6132912, contact@accneighborhoods. org GAMES: Adult Trivia (Jack’s Bar) Test your (carnal) knowledge. 9–11 p.m. 706-548-8510

Tuesday 2 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 PERFORMANCE: Open TOAD Comedy (Flicker Theatre & Bar) A unique open mic experience. The audience gets to pelt the performers who go over their six-minute time limit with foam rocks. Performers get in FREE! but must sign up by 8 p.m. 8 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar

KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650

Wednesday 3 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: Community Snapshot (ACC Library) Each month, a local baby boomer shares his or her story via live webcast as a part of a new grant program called “The Boomers: Reflecting, Learning, Sharing.” This month: Gail Langer Karwoski presents “From Idea to Picture Book.” 1 p.m. FREE! www.boomersinathens. org ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, in the lobby for a discussion of Gregory Gillespie’s “Wheel of Life.” 2–3 p.m.

FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Songwriting Workshop (Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company) Open forum meetings to express thoughts, explore songwriting techniques and find your voice.

An optional performance will be held at the end of the summer to showcase students’ creative works.

For ages 11–18. 6–7:30 p.m. $10. franck.betsy@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Poker night every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub. com * Advance Tickets Available

Down the Line MEETINGS: Green Drinks Athens 8/4 (Hotel Indigo) An open, freeform get together for anyone interested in meeting and networking with other eco-minded folks about business, academic or government initiatives. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! bartonking@charter.net ART: Opening Reception 8/5 (Floorspace) For an exhibit of quilts

by Sarah Hubbard. The evening includes a performance by world dance collective Shakti Project, music by Killick, a photography exhibit by Hubbard’s daughter, wine and snacks. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. thehubb4.blogspot.com EVENTS: Men of the Classic City Bachelor Auction 8/5 (The Melting Point) The American Cancer Society presents its third annual auction. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life. 6–11 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

(Bachelor Parade), 9 p.m. (Auction). $20 (adv.), $25. www.menoftheclassiccity.com PERFORMANCE: Athens Brass Choir Concert 8/7 (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Come inside the air-conditioned Conservatory for marches, popular tunes and classical pieces during this instrumental brass concert. 3–4 p.m. FREE! 706542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden EVENTS: Athens Showgirl Cabaret Pride Party 8/12 (Little Kings Shuffle Club) A drag show to help sponsor the performers’ trip to the Atlanta Pride Parade. Games,

contests and free shots. 10:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub KIDSTUFF: Second Saturday Storytime 8/13 (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Join the SCNC staff for stories about the woods and its resident creatures. 2:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615, www.accleisureservices.com LECTURES & LIT.: Annual Horse Owners Seminar 8/13 (UGA Vet College) Horse enthusiasts of all levels and ages are invited to hear lectures from veterinary clinicians and residents on the equine gastrointestinal anatomy, colic, colotis and parasites. An afternoon wetlab provides a hands-on opportunity to learn about performing physical exams on horses. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. $25 (adv.), $50. www.vet.uga.edu/ Go/horse ART: Opening Reception 8/19 (Georgia Museum of Art) For “Lamar Dodd: Paintings and Drawings,” celebrating the work of the namesake of UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu * Advance Tickets Available

Live Music Tuesday 26 8e’s Bar 9 p.m. FREE! facebook.com/tecropolis TECROPOLIS Join your fellow citizens of Tecropolis, capital of the United States of Electronica and hear your favorite techno, trance, house, drum & bass, dubstep and more.

This week feat. DJs andyredrum, xb, D:RC and more.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com ED SCHRADER’S MUSIC BEAT Baltimore band that plays a wild mix of experimental rock—from neurotic poetry to rhythmic, anti-melody hollering and drum pounding. See Calendar Pick on p. 19.

MOUSER Exuberant garage-pop that experiments with noise jams.

Go Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar EASTER ISLAND Lush, post rockinfluenced shoegaze with sweet, pop melodies, tender harmonies and shimmering guitars.

M TANK Hazy and fuzzed out garage punk from Charleston, SC that sounds like the first few days of summer.

Highwire Lounge 8–11 p.m. www.highwirelounge.com KENOSHA KID Every Tuesday!

Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features Robby Handley (bass) and Marlon Patton (drums). The new originals spark like Booker T & the MGs mixed with 20th-century harmony; the new covers include musical twists of Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys and Radiohead.

Little Kings Shuffle Club “Athens Farmers Market.” 4:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net ADAM KLEIN Local singer-songwriter and collaborators offer a blend of the finest elements of folk, Americana and country with poetic lyricism and striking imagery to create engaging, well-crafted songs.

The Loft Dance Lounge 9 p.m. 706-613-7771 ATHENS 2 IBIZA DJ BangRadio presides over a special Girls Night Out,

for which he remixes current pop radio hits with fistpumping beach party beats. Every Tuesday.

The Melting Point Terrapin Bluegrass Series. 7 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens.com THE BARKER BROTHERS A family affiar, playing five-piece bluegrass with big harmonies so sweet only real kin could pull them off.

TOM MCBRIDE Underground Americana artist whose poignant, urgent, inspired songs have been compared to Ryan Adams, Josh Ritter and Neil Young.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia Sunflower Music Series. 7–9 p.m. $5–15. www.uga.edu/botgarden PACKWAY HANDLE BAND Packway’s “gather around the mic” approach to bluegrass provides sly, hearty original songs and renditions of classic tunes. The band’s close four-part harmonies are backed with energy, and the contemporary lyrics are delivered with an engaging sense of humor. Bring a picnic!

Wednesday 27 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy!

Blue Sky 5–10 p.m. www.blueskyathens.com VINYL WEDNESDAY Bring your own vinyl and be a DJ for the night.

Boar’s Head Lounge 9 p.m. 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC NIGHT Welcoming singer-songwriters to the mic every Wednesday.

Farm 255 Primals Night. 9 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. Tonight bassist James Goodhand will sit in for Roberts.

George’s Lowcountry Table 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgeslowcountrytable.net THE BACUPS Local cover band plays fun ‘60s tunes from The Beatles to The Temptations.

Go Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar MAXIMUM BUSY MUSCLE Local tech-metal trio.

MINOR STARS Chapel Hill band that plays thick rock, melodic and grungy in a Foo Fighters/Queens of the Stone Age vein.

SHITTY CANDY AND THE CIRCUS PEANUTS Local femme punk crew Shitty Candy “throws some bitch punk in your face.” The Circus Peanuts are the crew of backup dancers costumed in quirky burlesque-like attire.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $3. www.hendershotscoffee.com NEAL CANUP AND ADAM POULIN Western-style tunes from singer/ guitarist Canup, accompanied by well-regarded local fiddler Poulin.

Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com (Timothy Rd. location) RACHEL O’NEAL Local singer/ songwriter who plays a mix of soulful acoustic originals and an

eclectic blend of indie rock, jazz and Southern-tinged Americana covers.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $9 (adv.), $12 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com HARVEY MILK Local sludge metal gods.

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

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

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

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. $10 glass. www.terrapinbeer. com YADDATU Progressive jam rock from North Carolina.

Thursday 28 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 PARTY NIGHT Dance to the music of ‘80s and ‘90s.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $3 (21+), $5 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com THE OSEDAX Virginia-based growl/ howl sludge metal.

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

DePalma’s Italian Cafe 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1237 (Timothy Rd. location) 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, vocals), Steve Abercrombie (bass/vocals) and Nathan Hale (drums).

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com FRANCO FUNICELLO This Athens by way of Nashville trio purports to hold the world record for most shows in the continental U.S. in 48 days (58 shows). The tunes are minimalist acoustic indie-rock.

Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net NEXT BEST FRIEND Hook-heavy acoustic rock and pop covers and originals.

Eat. Drink. Listen Closely.

TUESDAY, JULY 26 Terrapin Bluegrass Series featuring

BARKER BROTHERS $5 Admission • $2 Terrapin Pints All Night!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

HARVEY MILK VINCAS

Tickets $9 adv. • $12 at the door

THURSDAY, JULY 28 Southern Ground Recording Artist

NIC COWAN

PATRICK SCOTT

Tickets $5 adv. • $8 at the door

FRIDAY, JULY 29 30th Anniversary Reunion of

PHIL AND THE BLANKS

Tickets $12.50 adv. • $15 at the door

SATURDAY, JULY 30 Nomad Artists presents

BOMBER CITY

(MURRAY ATTAWAY & JEFF WALLS OF GUADALCANAL DIARY)

KLEZMER LOCAL 42 KEN WILL MORTON Tickets $10 adv. • $12 at the door

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Terrapin Bluegrass Series featuring

HOMESICK ELEPHANT $5 Admission • $2 Terrapin Pints All Night!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

BETSY FRANCK

& THE BAREKNUCKLE BAND 90 ACRE FARM

Tickets $5 adv. • $7 at the door

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Tickets $12 adv. • $15 at the door

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

HOLMAN AUTRY BAND Tickets $7 adv. • $10 at the door

ON THE HORIZON: FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ gobar DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com ODD TRIO Quirky jazz ensemble that incorporates looped audio, featuring Marc Gilley (One Ton Tomato).

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

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA

Tickets $30 adv • $35 at the door

COMING SOON 8.13 - HOLMAN AUTRY BAND 8.16 - CURLEY MAPLE 8.18 - JIM LAUDERDALE , LERA LYNN 8.19 - ABBEY ROAD LIVE! 8.20 - RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND, CALLAGHAN 8.26 - BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF

8.27 - DEJA VU: TRIBUTE TO CSN&Y 8.30 - NORTH GEORGIA BLUEGRASS BAND 9.20 - HIGH STRUNG STRING BAND 9.25 - MEAT PUPPETS, HAYRIDE 10.14 - CHICKASAW MUDD PUPPIES, BURNING ANGELS 11.16 - CHARLIE HUNTER 11.19 - JORMA KAUKONEN 295 E. DOUGHERTY ST., ATHENS, GA

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

6–8 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens. com DODD FERRELLE Former Tinfoil Stars frontman pours heart and soul into his sweeping, anthemic ballads and alt-country rockers.

Locos Grill & Pub “Locos’ SummerFest.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com (Harris St. location) KIP JONES AND JAY RING Local musician Jay Ring is joined by fellow Athenian and country folk artist Kip Jones. The duo plays covers of contemporary and classic hits.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $8 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com NIC COWAN Atlanta singer-songwriter utilizes funk and ska styles to punctuate his inescapably catchy hooks and gruff, charming voice.

PATRICK SCOTT Local mega-pop rock singer-songwriter plays big, radio-friendly ballads and up-beat rock anthems.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. www.newearthmusichall.com DARTHRADIO DJ Bang Radio spinning a collection of rock remixes while dressed like Darth Vader, because that costume is the only logical choice.

INDIVIDUATOR Collaboration between Gary Patrick Garry and CultureStarter sounds like a mix of Beck’s eccentricity and Gorillaz’ skilled beat-making/mixing, layered with spoken word poetry and funky R&B melodies.

THE SWANK Backed by alternative guitars and drums, Curtison Jones, AKA Son1, lays down his original

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rhymes that connect with rap and rock fans alike.

The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 BLUES NIGHT The Shadow Executives host an open, all-night blues jam with a set of their own originals. Sign up at 8 p.m.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. $10 glass. www.terrapinbeer. com THE BURNING ANGELS Sweet, male/female harmonies sharing wisdom over soulful Americana.

Tlaloc el Mexicano Restaurant 9 p.m. $5. 706-613-9301 ADELITAS “Anarcho Punk En Espanol” from Portland, OR. THE FACT Latino punk rock based here in Athens. See Calendar Pick on this page.

GNARX The latest project from Christopher Ingham (Christopher’s Liver, Liverty) plays bluesy bar punk.

LOS MEESFITS The music of The Misfits done in a salsa style with Spanish lyrics.

WUOG 90.5FM “Live in the Lobby.” FREE! 8 p.m. www. wuog.org LIVE IN THE LOBBY Like Totally! 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 29 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 SOUTHERN SOUL Lively rock, funk and new covers plus originals.

The Bad Manor 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $5 (18+, before 11 p.m.), $10 (18+, after 11 p.m.). www. thebadmanor.com FERAL YOUTH Banging electro house, dubstep, with a dash of top 40 remixes.

Boar’s Head Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 KIP JONES Many of Jones’ tunes split between the reflective acoustic territory of Harvest-era Neil Young and the country-infused rock of ‘80s-era Steve Earle.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com THE BOHANNONS Rootsy alt-rock from Chattanooga with a jangly blues vibe.

DEX ROMWEBER DUO Dex Romweber is the former frontman for the psycho-surf-rockabillygarage-punk combo Flat Duo Jets.

His music was a huge influence on Jack White of The White Stripes, and it only takes a quick listen to his rowdy rock and roll to see why. CD release party!

LEE BAINS III AND THE GLORY FIRES Gritty blues rock and roll mixed with smooth, twangy R&B. Featuring former members of The Dexateens.

Ciné Barcafé 8:30 p.m. $7. www.athenscine.com KEN VANDERMARK AND TIM DAISY Acclaimed Chicago reed and percussion duo who have been performing, recording and touring together in a number of groups based in Chicago since 2001. They draw on a wide range of influences including American and European free jazz, experimental rock, free improvisation, soul and funk as well as 20th-century contemporary music and visual art. See story on p. 12.

Thursday, July 28

The Fact, Los Meesfits, Adelitas, Gnarx Tlaloc el Mexicano Restaurant Some people would assert that the most visceral strain of punk The Fact arose during the twin transatlantic ascents of Reagan and Thatcher in the 1980s, extreme times calling for an apt response.

This was music as a tool, an easily wielded device for anyone who wished to express his/ her frustration with straightforward, kick-to-the-head directness. It’s through a similar brand of gross dissatisfaction with the status quo that The Fact came together to establish themselves as perhaps the rawest crust-punk band in Athens; their core line-up moved to Georgia from Mexico City in 2000. The band’s lyrics are sung in Spanish, but the anger transcends language barriers.

Guitarist Greg Calderon, who joined the group after moving to Georgia from Arizona, says that he and his bandmates, brothers Ricardo, Alberto and Roberto Carmona, “have a big message—a lot of their lyrics come from issues that they have to deal with and that their friends and family have to deal with in Mexico, the horrible system that they have there. And a lot of the lyrics are for the kids that are suffering there, living on the streets, hungry.” Their demo CD-R, recorded in a storage space in Atlanta, is tellingly titled Anarkopunk.

“They say that they weren’t born that way, it’s just been a part of their environment,” says Calderon. “It’s just the way they became. They definitely have anarchist ideas in their music.” The band plans to follow up the Anarkopunk demo with a second recording and some touring to get their message to the people. This show, located at the underrated Mexican restaurant Tlaloc, features similarly minded Portland, OR-based Latino punk band Adelitos, “salsa horror” Misfits cover band Los Meesfits, and stalwart locals Gnarx. [Jeff Tobias]

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POCKETFUL OF CLAPTONITE Pulling the power trio into a wide open stream of consciousness, this new local group features Darrin Cook on bass, Jamie DeRevere on drums (the same rhythm section as Breathlanes) and acclaimed experimental artist Killick on guitar.

Farm 255 Indoors. 10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255. com ASSHOLE PARADE Impressive thrash/hardcore veterans from Gainesville, FL. SHAVED CHRIST New local grinder/ punk band featuring members of American Cheeseburger, Witches, Dark Meat and Hot New Mexicans.

11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com BIRD NAMES A somewhat maniacally twisted menagerie of psychedelic, often distorted sounds and childlike melodies. The former duo is performing for the first time tonight as a six-piece. See Calendar Pick on p. 19.

WILL DONALDSON DJ-ing tonight under the moniker Chamber Music before and after the bands.

QUIET HOOVES High-energy, idiosyncratic pop that’s loose and full of fun. Expect some fun covers thrown into the mix.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com DON AUBER Local balladeer whose weary acoustic tales speak of outcasts, drifters and Appalachian lullabies.

NEAL CANUP AND ADAM POULIN Western-style tunes from singer/ guitarist Canup, accompanied by well-regarded local fiddler Poulin.

40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt. com CHASE FIFTY SIX Twangy folk rock that lists boiled peanuts and sweet tea as influences. Performing an all acoustic set.

THE BUZZARDS AND FRIENDS All-star lineup of Scott Baxendale, Clay Leverett, Bo Bedingfield and Jon Mills play blues-peppered Americana.

Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net THE BACUPS Local cover band plays fun ‘60s tunes from The Beatles to The Temptations.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar BOYCYCLE Brand-new local band featuring Andre Ducote, Ashley Floyd, Austin Williams and Bryson Blumenstock playing dreamy, inventive tunes driven by various percussive instruments and synth.

CHRISTOPHER WITHOUT HIS LIVER Christopher Ingham (Christopher’s Liver, ex-Heroic Livers) performs solo.

IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. hosts a dance party featuring high-energy electro and rock. Dance party starts at midnight!

Highwire Lounge 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.

Every Friday!

Kabana 7 p.m. $12 (All you can eat Indian, Jamaican, American food), $5. 706850-7711 CONNECTED HOUSES Funky, local blues four-piece.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ littlekingsshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $12.50 (adv.), $16 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com PHIL AND THE BLANKS 30thanniversary show for classic Athens band, known for their quirky, melodic take on rock.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 TONY TIDWELL Tidwell sings rootsy, country-tinged folk tunes while his fingers go wild up and down the frets of his acoustic guitar.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. $10 glass. www.terrapinbeer. com THE AMERICAN GONZOS Weirdo rock-funk power trio in the Primus vein.

Saturday 30 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy!

Ashford Manor 7 p.m. $15, $12 (w/student or military ID), $5 (kids under 12), FREE! (kids under 6). www.amconcerts.com SONS OF SAILORS Jimmy Buffett tribute act.

The Bad Manor 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $5 (18+, before 11 p.m.), $10 (18+, after 11 p.m.). www. thebadmanor.com DJRX DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez delivers original audio/video productions that focus on pop music of this generation, with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica.

Bishop Park “Athens Farmers Market.” 8 a.m.– noon. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net BETWEEN NAYBORS Local duo Greg Benson and Melanie Morgan play folky acoustic tunes. (10 a.m.)

JAKE MOWRER QUARTET Classic and contemporary jazz originals and rarely heard “standards.” (8 a.m.)

Caledonia Lounge “Double Trouble Patio Party” 9 p.m.

FREE! (21+), $2 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com DJ Z-DOG Zack “Z-Dog” Hosey spins dance classics, punk, ‘80s and more.

IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. hosts a dance party featuring high-energy electro and rock. Dance party starts at midnight!

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com SAM SNIPER Southern jungle rock that holds together firmly with big rhythms and harmonies despite joyful bouncing between genres.

Acoustic set tonight, with members of Yo Soybean.

VESTIBULES Lyrically driven Americana with a gravelly, emotive frontman and a lively horn section accented by stand-up bass and pedal steel.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com ELAM BLACKMAN Singer-songwriter from Austin, TX. 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 7 p.m. $10, $7 (kids under 10). www.40watt.com GIRLS ROCK CAMP RECITAL Come see how much these girls can rock after a few weeks of daily rock camp. A total of 35 campers will perform all original music. Early show, families welcome!

Front Porch Bookstore 6 p.m. FREE! 706-742-7090 THE BURNING ANGELS Sweet, male/female harmonies sharing wisdom over soulful Americana. Bring blankets, chairs and snacks for this outdoor, family-friendly show.

Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net NATHAN SHEPPARD The local acoustic guitarist/harmonica player is known for his modern reworkings of classic tunes.

Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ gobar DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring an assortment of pop, rock and indie.

9 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party, The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop. Dancing starts at 11:30 p.m.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com ATHENS SCHOOL OF MUSIC STUDENT ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE Featuring jazz, bluegrass and rock ensembles.

SAVE GRAND CANYON Emotional and dynamic, this tenderfoot local band plays what it calls “organic alt-rock.”

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ littlekingsshuffleclub ALBATROSS Local band jams out with bluesy funk and classic rockinspired originals.

DEFRIENDER New band featuring members of Casper and the Cookies and Nutritional Peace.

LOVE TRACTOR Athens on-againoff-again alt-rock favorites for 30 years.

Max 10 p.m. 706-254-3392 BANGRADIO A special mix of highenergy tunes with fun melodies.

The Melting Point 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com BOMBER CITY Featuring Murray Attaway & Jeff Walls of Guadalcanal Diary. Performing some old favorites plus lots of new material.

KLEZMER LOCAL 42 A local sevenpiece Klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Gypsy music and featuring Dan Horowitz of Five Eight.

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

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 JOHN MARTIN AND THE SOUTHERN DRIVE Smooth and sweet country.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. $10 glass. www.terrapinbeer. com SWIRLY TEMPLE Three-piece progressive rock from ATL adds a dose of funky to blues and rock.

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Bird Names, Quiet Hooves, Will Donaldson Farm 255 Any group that has been around for a while and made something of a name for itself comes to a crossroads of sorts: endlessly rehash the same sound, or take a risk and switch things up.

Some bands, fearing a loss of success or credibility, keep treading that familiar terrain.

Bird Names is not one of them.

The experimental pop duo uprooted about a year ago after six long years in the Chicago art-house scene and moved to Athens (“for the rasta easy-livin’,” explains bandleader and chief songwriter David Bird Names Lineal). And along with the relocation, the group also totally changed its musical approach—a new sound that’s reflected on the band’s seventh full-length record, Metabolism.

“There are many stages to making an album, and with Metabolism we tried to do every stage better than before,” Lineal says. “We mixed the record to maximize ambience and texture, so there are 40-plus [layers] on every song moving all around through each other. We tried to make this the purest, most conscious expression of our soul in music yet.”

In keeping step with the painstaking process that birthed Metabolism, the duo of Lineal and multi-instrumentalist Phelan LaVelle decided to expand their live lineup. On Friday, Bird Names will make its debut as a six-piece with Athenians Mercer West (Quiet Hooves, Man’s Trash), Joe Kubler (Bubbly Mommy Gun), Kelsey Brooks (Sea of Dogs) and Cameron Dye onboard.

“We had written and recorded this very ornate record with exactly realized ideas of our songs,” says Lineal. “Rather than re-inventing it live organically, we transposed it verbatim. The songs sound jazzy and free, like some animal making a great bleat, but with a succinct density of composition.”

Despite the newfound attention to detail, there’s something organic and pure floating within Bird Names’ nostalgic psych-pop.

“Metabolism is the physical process inside of people that directly binds us to the cosmos, via which we can take the energy of the sun and convert it into, say, 40 minutes of minutely composed music,” Lineal says. “Ours is a magical and beautiful world.” [John Barrett]

Sunday 31 ACC Library 3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LIVE! AT THE LIBRARY This month: The Triskelion perform traditional Celtic music.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6:30 p.m. $3. 706-353-3050 NO SHAME! Open mic hosted by Rose of Athens Theatre.

Highwire Lounge “The Evening Service.” 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com WITCHES Local rock band featuring Cara Beth Satalino on lead vocals backed by a drummer and bassist.

Monday 1 Georgia Theatre “Georgia Theatre Re-Opening Celebration.” 9 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com THE GLANDS Beloved local indiepop band comes out of hiding.

Besides a secret (very packed and

exciting) show at Flicker last year, The Glands haven’t played out since 2004. Welcome them AND The Georgia Theatre back! This show kicks of the Theatre’s two-week long re-opening celebration.

MADELINE Bell-voiced local songwriter Madeline Adams plays endearing songs of smalltown loves, and other assorted torments and joys. Check out our review of her new album, Black Velvet, on p. 13.

Tuesday 2 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com FIELD MOUSE Brooklyn four-piece plays sweet, female vocal-led melodic indie rock.

CARA BETH SATALINO Witches lead singer plays a solo set.

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

ALLISON WEISS Heartfelt singer/ songwriter with quirky charm, sharp pop sensibilities and an avid online following.

Highwire Lounge 8–11 p.m. www.highwirelounge.com KENOSHA KID Every Tuesday!

Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features Robby Handley (bass) and Marlon Patton (drums). The new originals spark like Booker T & the MGs mixed with 20th-century harmony; the new covers include musical twists of Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys and Radiohead.

The Loft Dance Lounge 9 p.m. 706-613-7771 ATHENS 2 IBIZA DJ BangRadio presides over a special Girls Night Out, for which he remixes current pop radio hits with fistpumping beach party beats. Every Tuesday.

The Melting Point Terrapin Bluegrass Series. 7 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens.com HOMESICK ELEPHANT Indie-folk duo with devastatingly charming harmonies over mellow tunes fit for the background of nearly any indie film.

No Where Bar 10 p.m. $3. 706-546-4742 TENT CITY This Athens-based fourpiece blends new-age funk with soulful blues. Chuck Leavell After Party!

Wednesday 3 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy!

Blue Sky 5–10 p.m. www.blueskyathens.com VINYL WEDNESDAY Bring your own vinyl and be a DJ for the night.

Boar’s Head Lounge 9 p.m. 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC NIGHT Welcoming singer-songwriters to the mic every Wednesday.

Farm 255 Primals Night. 9 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.

8e’s Bar 9 p.m. FREE! facebook.com/tecropolis TECROPOLIS Join your fellow citizens of Tecropolis, capital of the United States of Electronica and hear your favorite techno, trance, house, drum & bass, dubstep and more.

This week feat. DJs andyredrum, xb, D:RC and more.

Georgia Theatre “Georgia Theatre Grand Re-Opening Celebration- Open House.” 9 p.m.

FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features Robby Handley (bass) and Marlon Patton (drums).

Georgia Theatre “Georgia Theatre Grand Re-Opening Celebration.” 9 p.m. $25. www.georgiatheatre.com RANDALL BRAMBLETT Longtime Athenian Randall Bramblett will perform his highly acclaimed blend of funky, soulful Southern Americana.

CHUCK LEAVELL AND FRIENDS World-renowned pianist who has played alongside the likes of Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones will perform a mix of classics.

SNAP! Organ-heavy funk/jazz tunes delivered by local all-stars.

Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com (Timothy Rd. Location) TANGENTS This country-fried rock group from Watkinsville carries Lynyrd Skynyrd licks and John Mellencamp melodies.

Go Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar EASTER ISLAND Lush, post rockinfluenced shoegaze with sweet, pop melodies, tender harmonies and shimmering guitars.

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

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. $10 glass. www.terrapinbeer. com THE MATT KABUS BAND Polished, folksy pop reminiscent of early John Mayer.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 29 All Acoustic Show with

CHASE 56 THE BUZZARDS doors open at 9pm

SATURDAY, JULY 30 GIRLS ROCK CAMP SHOWCASE

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EARLY SHOW! doors open at 6pm

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

“REDNECK RIVIERA THEME”

DICTATORTOTS KINKY WAIKIKI

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10

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**8/27 KEVN KINNEY BAND, THE HEAP **9/3 MODERN SKIRTS, MATRIMONY PLAY **9/7 COMEDIAN: MICHAEL IAN BLACK All Shows 18 and up • + $2 for Under 21 * Advance Tix Available at Schoolkids Records and Wuxtry Records ** Advance Tix Sold at www.40watt.com

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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 The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center seeks artists who live and work in Georgia to particpate in “Day Job: Georgia,” an exhibition examining the relationship between day jobs and artistic practice. Deadline Aug. 1. www. thecontemporary.org/exhibitions/ day-job-geogia Call for Artists (OCAF) OCAF’s 17th Annual Holiday Market (held Dec. 2–4) is seeking artists and crafters. Visit website for application.

Deadline Aug. 22. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com Summer Vacation Photography Contest Submit your favorite summertime photo to Athens Art and Frames Facebook page. Two winners, one

Theatre production. Bring a musical selection with two sets of sheet music. Show dates are Oct. 6–9 & Oct. 13–16. Aug. 8–9, 6:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3628, www. athensclarkecounty.com/act

with the most “likes” and the other, selected by photographer Wingate Downes, will receive a free print and frame. Deadline July 30.

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AUDITIONS Dracula (Athens Community Theatre) A fun yet faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic horror classic. Town & Gown auditions consist of cold readings from the script.

Rehearsal begins mid-August and performances will be held Oct. 7–16.

Aug. 8 & 9, 7 p.m. wstevencarroll@ gmail.com, www.townandgown players.org Disney’s My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto’s Musical Tale (Memorial Park) Children ages 8–18 needed for an Athens Creative

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Aug. 27, 1–3 p.m. $16. 706-5426156.

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Registration required. Aug. 11, 6–8 p.m. $27. 706-542-6156, www.uga. edu/botgarden Cooking in the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This session: Summer Salads and Pickling. Learn how to make delicious and healthy dishes with the help of Dean Neff, sous chef of Five and Ten. Call to register. Aug. 2, 6–7:30 p.m. $27. 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Dance Classes (Dancefx) Ballet, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, ballroom, Latin, swing, karate, clogging and exercise classes like Pilates and body sculpting. Check website for schedule. 706-355-3078, www.dancefx.org Earth Skills Series: Friction Fire (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Rekindle your ancestral relationship with nature by experiencing ancient earth living skills. In this session, develop the skill to create fire from materials in the wild. Aug. 20, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $66. 706-5426156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Fall Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) An array of beginner and advanced classes in a variety of

disciplines for all ages. Registration begins July 30, 9 a.m. 706-6133623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ lyndonhouse Fall Program Registration (Various Locations) The ACC Department of Leisure Services will begin fall/winter program registration on July 30. Programs include art classes, camps, fitness, sports, theatre, dance and more. Check website for details. www.athens clarkecounty.com/leisure 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 Gymnastics (Bishop Park) Registration begins July 30 for the fall and winter gymnastics program.

Classes for children 12 months old through adults. 706-613-3589, www.athensclarkecounty.com/bishop Introduction to Word (ACC Library, Education Technology Center) Learn the basics of word processing. Registration required.

Aug. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 354 Iyengar Yoga (StudiO) Every Tuesday, 5:30–6:50 p.m. $10/class, $50/6 classes. www.chetthomas yoga.com Jazz and Rock Studies (UGA School of Music) Lessons and classes offered for guitar, drums,

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bass, keyboard. Ages 13 & up. See website for details. Registration deadline Aug. 15 for classes beginning Aug. 26. ugacms@uga.edu, www.uga.edu/ugacms Planning and Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Topics include plant selection, crop rotation, cover crops, planting beneficial natives, composting and drip irrigation set-up. Call to register.

Aug. 18, 6–8 p.m. $22. 706-5426156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Plant Conservation (State Botanical Garden) This Certificate in Native Plants class will include demonstrations, hands-on activities, group discussions and a tour of the garden’s endangered species collection. Registration required. Oct. 23, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $100. 706542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Tai Chi for Seniors (Rocksprings Park) Increase strength and balance at your own pace! Every Thursday.

11 a.m. $3. 706-613-3603 Yoga Classes (Total Training Gym & Yoga Center) Check website for details. On-going. 706-316-9000, www.totaltrainingcenter.com Zumba at the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves comprise this dynamic fitness program. Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $10/class, $80/session. www.uga. edu/botgarden

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SUPPORT Athens Mothers’ Center (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) Parenting is a demanding and important job. Activities include beginner yoga, toddler play group, discussion groups and crafts. Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. athensmotherscenter@gmail.com Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for location) Demeaning behavior can be just as harmful as punches and kicks.

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Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Informal and supportive 12step program. Sundays, 4–5 p.m.

706-202-7463, www.emotions anonymous.org Project Safe An online support group for male survivors of domestic violence. Call the hotline for more information. Mondays, 8–9 p.m.

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ART AROUND TOWN Amici Italian Café (233 E. Clayton St.) Paintings

by Matt Bahr. Through July.

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

Artini’s Art Lounge (296 W. Broad St.) Paintings

by Matt Bahr. Through Aug. 13.

Ben’s Bikes (670 W. Broad St.) Permanent mural by Ainhoa Bilbao Canup on the back wall of the building.

Big City Bread Cafe (393 N. Finley St.) Smallscale works on paper by Emmanuel Taati.

Circle Gallery, UGA College of Environmental Design (Caldwell Hall) A display of exemplary student work from the past academic year. Through Aug. 5.

Espresso Royale Caffe (297 E. Broad St.) Paintings by Lea Purvis.

Etienne Brasserie (311 E. Broad St.) “Across the Pond” is a collection of photographs taken in France and Italy by Ian McFarlane. Through July.

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

Five Star Day Café (229 E. Broad St.) Paintings by Will Eskridge. Through August.

Flicker Theatre & Bar (263 W. Washington St.) Works by Chelsea Lea. Through July. • Artwork by James Greer and Chris Parry. Through August.

Floorspace (160 Tracy St.) “Alien Still Lifes” is a series of oil paintings by Manda McKay. Through July.

Frontier (193 E. Clayton St.) “Up Front” features hand-blown glass ornaments, photography and canvas prints by the Bryam family. Through July.

Georgia Museum of Art (90 Carlton St.) American watercolors from the mid-19th century to the 1970s. Through Aug. 7. • “The Art of Disegno: Italian Prints and Drawings” is a selection of 53 works on paper produced in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Through Aug. 8. • 100 paintings and drawings

by Lamar Dodd. Reception Aug. 19. Through Aug. 28. • 14 small works in stone and steel by sculptor Beverly Pepper. Through July 29.

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surrounding areas. Email for next meeting. Sapph.fire@yahoo.com, www.facebook.com/sapphfire.athens 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

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Lemonade Stand for Loan (Treehouse Kid and Craft, 815 W. Broad St.) Treehouse Kid and Craft will open up their lemonade stand for your school, organization or individual fundraising needs. Reserve your dates today. 706-850-8226, treehousekidandcraft@gmail.com Summer Reading Program (Oconee County Library) Events and reading incentives for all ages! Stop by for reading logs and program materials. Program ends Aug. 9. f

Ave.) Artwork by Stephanie Grey Reavis. Through Aug. 1.

Jittery Joe’s Coffee (1230 S. Milledge Ave.) “Birds!” is a new collection of 10 birds painted by fiber artist Rene Shoemaker. Through August.

Jittery Joe’s Eastside (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Functional fiber artwork by Mary Ann Mauney.

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Just Pho…and More (1063 Baxter St.) Artwork

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Lamar Dodd School of Art (270 River Rd.) “Continental Drift,” new works by Matt King. Through Aug. 4.

Last Resort Grill (184 W. Clayton St.) New and recent works by Ainhoa Bilboa Canup. Through Aug. 20.

Lyndon House Arts Center (293 Hoyt St.) “Kaunakes: Ghosts of Mesopotamia” includes an installation by Glen Kaufman and performance by Andrea Trombetta. Closing reception Aug. 6. • An exhibit celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Studio Group. Through July 30.

Mama’s Boy (197 Oak St.) Photography by Ryan Myers. Through July.

Oconee County Library (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Artwork from Robin Fay (mixed-media paintings with handmade paper), Sarah Hubbard (quilts) and Rene Shoemaker (fabric paintings).

State Botanical Garden of Georgia (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) Paintings depicting scenes around the garden by Earl Miller. Through July. • “Forged from Nature” is an outdoor series of sculpted garden gates by artist Andrew T. Crawford.

The Grit (199 Prince Ave.) New and recent mixedmedia works by Meghan Morris. Through July. • New and recent mixed media by Noah McCarthy.

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The Local Jam (1650 S. Lumpkin St.) Paintings, drawings and mixed-media works by Kate Lloyd.

Town 220 (Madison) “Two Women of Substance” features art by Katie Bacon and Maggie Mize. Through July 31.

Trace Gallery (160 Trace St.) Paintings by Carol John and photographs by Carl Martin. Through August.

Walker’s Coffee & Pub (128 College Ave.) Paintings by Lainey Dorsey.

White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates (217 Hiawasee Ave.) Works by Emily Tatum. Through August. • “Off the Grid” is a group of new mixedmedia sculptures created from reclaimed materials by Reid McCallister. Through July.

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Youth Soccer (Southeast Clarke Park) Co-ed recreational league for children 4–11 years old. Aug. 3–19 (Registration), Sept. 8–Oct. 20 (Games). $65. 706-613-3871, www.accleisureservices.com/soccer

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reality check Matters Of The Heart And Loins I am in my early 30s. I have lived away from home since I graduated high school—first in college and then in the army. Now I live in another state, but I go home often to visit my family. There is a guy that I am “friends” with on Facebook, meaning that he requested a friendship and I accepted, but we never really had any meaningful exchanges. I think when he friended me, at first I was kind of excited because I always had a crush on him in high school and I never thought he noticed me. But then I just never had anything to say, so he just kind of sat there on my friends list.

About a month ago, I posted some pictures of myself from a beach volleyball tournament that I had competed in with my sisters. He immediately (like, I’m talking within minutes) made a comment on one of the pictures to the effect that I look great and that he remembered I played back then, etc. In addition to this hobby, I am a physical trainer, so, yes, I am very fit. Whatever. I didn’t really think about it when I posted it. Anyway, he struck up a conversation with me. I responded to his comment, and then he sent me a message, and then we ended up instant messaging with each other for like three hours. It was great. We actually have a ton in common, and we had lots to say to each other. We signed off and agreed to talk again soon.

I was busy for the next few days, but then I got another message from him, so I went to his page. He has pictures of himself with a girl that he is obviously “with” with, so I asked him the next time we chatted if he has a girlfriend. He said that he does, and I said I don’t think we should be talking like we are because it’s not fair to her.

He said it’s not a big deal, and I said that if I was his girlfriend and he was talking to some girl I had never met this much I would be pissed.

I said it was nice getting to know him a bit but that I wasn’t interested in talking anymore. So, he went away.

That lasted for about a week, and then he commented on my other pictures.

I only noticed because I get a notice when it happens. I ignored him. I ignored the next five comments and two messages. Still he persists.

What the hell do I do now? I would love to be friends with him, but I have no interest in doing that to his girlfriend. Am I correct in assuming that most women would agree with me? Am I crazy not to keep tabs on him in case he becomes single? I wouldn’t think twice about it, but I have had several opinions on the matter that are starting to make me second-guess myself.

Anonymous You did the right thing. In fact, you might just want to unfriend him. If he gets persistent, block him. I don’t know what kind of advice you’re getting from other people, but what is the possible outcome if you continue

with this? Do you get to be the next in line to be the girlfriend he’s sneaking around on? It would be different if you two were old friends, or if you were hanging out with him and his girlfriend, but this is just icky. Blow him off.

I am married with one kid and another on the way. My husband and I own our house, but we got into some financial difficulty, so we decided to take on a roommate. We have a mutual friend (Mike) that we both like and trust. We worked with him for several years at our previous jobs and we trust him implicitly.

So far, the arrangement has been great. He pays his bills on time, picks up after himself, takes on a share of the housework, and is great with our daughter. He has a son of his own with a woman who dumped him, and he doesn’t get to see him often, so I think he likes being around kids.

Anyway, things were great until he got a girlfriend. She is a perfectly nice girl, but she spends a lot of time at our house and she is a total slob. Recently, she has started spending nights and using the shower in the morning before work and she leaves the place a total wreck afterward. I mentioned it to Mike and he said he would deal with it. He has been jumping in there when she’s done and cleaning up. I appreciate his effort, but I really wish he would just ask her to clean up after herself because I don’t feel he should have to. She needs to be told. This morning, to top it all off, I discovered that she had used my razor. I am about to lose it. I am pregnant and a germophobe.

I never even let my husband use my razor.

The thought of it makes me want to vomit right now and I don’t even have morning sickness anymore!

What should I do? If I tell him I am afraid he’s just going to smooth it over instead of telling her, but I really don’t want to have this conversation with her, and I don’t think I should have to.

Please help. I want him to be happy but I want her to take some responsibility, too.

Not Her Mom It’s very nice that he respects you enough to jump in there and try to fix things to your standards, but if he doesn’t tell her she’s doing something wrong then she won’t have a chance to correct her own behavior. In the long run, that’s just going to make things more complicated. At this point, he is still in the honeymoon phase of the relationship, so he’s probably unwilling to have an uncomfortable conversation, but the razor thing is really just too much. She needs to be told, and he needs to do it. Sit him down and tell him in no uncertain terms that you expect him to have the conversation. And, since you’re his good friend and also a lady, consider helping him with exactly how to say it. It sounds like everyone involved is a nice enough person, and you all like each other. This shouldn’t be a big deal. If he takes care of it now, it won’t be.

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Offices avail. in historic Dwntn. bldg. w/ on–site parking. All utils., internet & janitorial incl. Single or multiple offices avail. Call Stacy, (706) 425-4048 or (706) 296-1863.

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

For Sale/Lease: Historic Leathers Building office condo. Amazing location on Pulaski, highly trafficked. Shared kitchen, conference room, bathrooms.

Exposed brick/timber. $975/mo.

(706) 461-1009.

Paint artist studios. Historic Boulevard area artist community.

160 Tracy St. Rent 300 sf. $150/ mo., 400 sf. $200/mo. (706) 5461615 or athenstownproperties.com.

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

Condos for Rent 2BR/2BA condo w/ bonus room/office. 1 block from campus . 6 m o . l e a s e possible! All appls incl. W/D. Pet friendly. Avail. 8/1. $750/ mo. (478) 609-1303.

5 Pts./S. Milledge Ave. 2BR/1.5BA, 1200 sf. $750/mo. + utils. View h o m e a t w w w. g g a r n e r. i n f o / SummitChase (URL is case sensitive). Contact gabrielle. garner@me.com.

Avail. now! Whitehall Village townhouses – 4BR/3BA, $1000/mo. 3BR/3BA, $950/mo.

Pool & clubhouse. Windsor Place – 5BR/3BA, total electric, $1250/mo. Penny, Delta Realty: (706) 353-3344 or cell, (706) 255-7911.

Cedar Bluff: 2BR/2.5BA townhouse, $630/mo. 1BR/1.5BA townhouse, $530/mo. Limited time leasing special. Lg. apts., sm. apt. community. Perfect for grad students, young professionals.

Joiner Management, (706) 3536868.

Condo: Spacious 2BR/2BA w/ vaulted ceiling, FP, huge screen porch, HW & tile flrs., updated kitchen, large DR. Riverfront, westside off ATL Hwy. $750/mo.

David, (706) 202-8424.

RIVERS EDGE

LARGE 2BR/2BA TOWNHOUSES AND FLATS

Some units include fireplaces and Washer & Dryers. $550-$600/mo. Call Today to view.

Hamilton & Associates 706-613-9001

Shoal Creek: 2BR townhouses or flats, $655/mo. W/D, DW, ice-maker, pool. www.joinermanagement.com, text “shoalcreek” to 41513, or call Joiner Management, (706) 8507727.

Summit & Woodlands of Athens.

Only a few remaining for Fall! As low as $400/BR. Luxury amenities, great location, on-site mgmt. Call Rent Athens for details, (706) 3891700.

Who needs a car? Studio & 1BR apartments in Dwntn. high-rise, across the street from UGA! R a n g i n g f ro m $ 5 2 5 - 7 5 0 / m o . depending on floor & size. Only a few left. Call Rent Athens, (706) 389-1700 or visit www.

UniversityTowersDowntown.com.

Condos For Sale Just reduced! Investor’s West-side condo. 2BR/2BA, FP, 1500 sf., great investment, lease 12 mo.s at $550. Price in 40s. For more info, call McWaters Realty at (706) 3532700 or (706) 540-1529.

Safe, quiet condo tucked away. Convenient Eastside location near shopping.

Handicapped accessible, one story brick w/ FP, HWflrs.

Beautiful landscaping. $164,000. (706) 255-3012.

Duplexes For Rent $650/mo. Blocks from UGA & Dwntn. 2BR/1BA, patio, kit. w/ DW, W/D. Lg. LR w/ FP, water & garbage incl. in rent, 167A Elizabeth St. Avail. 8/1. Call Robin, (770) 265-6509.

1BR/1BA duplex, all appl. incl. plus W/D. Convenient Eastside location. $425/mo. Call Carol, Owner/Agent, (706) 540-0472.

Normaltown duplex. Convenient to everything. 2BR/1BA, water & garbage incl. in rent. Avail. 8/1. $625/mo. Call Mindy, (706) 7130527.

Westside duplex. Immaculate, friendly, convenient, wooded, 2BR, FP. W/D, $550/mo. (706) 207-9436.

Houses for Rent $100 off dep.! 4 & 5BR pads completely renovated. All new inside & out! Next to 100 acres of woods in 5 Pts. On Jolly Lane off S. Lumpkin. $1100/mo. (706) 7646854, leaseathens.com.

1 to 6 BRs, private BAs. Available Aug. 1. New construction w/ wood flrs., granite counters, tall ceilings, & i-Pod docking station. Close to UGA & shopping. W/D incl. On bus route, $300-550/ mo. per BR. Call for showing.

(706) 215-6848 or Bob@ CallBobAllen.com.

1 mi. from Arch. 462 Ruth St. 4BR/2BA house, all appl., lg. fenced yd. Avail. 8/1. $1200/mo.

Pets w/ dep. Call for photos. (706) 202-9507.

137 Virginia Ave. Boulevard area. 2BR/1BA house for rent.

HWflrs., fireplace, A/C, W/D hook-ups, cats OK, no dogs.

Grad students or professionals pref'd. $750/mo. Avail. now.

(706) 202-9805.

1 or 2BR, recently renovated, private, quiet location near Publix.

CHAC, new appls., W/D, DW, HWflrs. All elect., water & garbage paid. $650/mo. www.boulevard propertymanagement.com or (706) 548-9797.

2BR/2.5BA townhouse across from UGA golf course. 9 ft. ceilings, HWflrs., $790/mo. Call (770) 7251555 for an appt.

245 Robinhood Court.

3BR/2.5BA. CHAC, lg. fenced yd., pets OK, no pet fees! Tons of space, nice quiet area. Other homes avail. $875/mo. (706) 2542569.

2BR/1BA Updated Cottage. $750/mo. Contact Trail Creek, (770) 363-0187 & mention “Bulldog” for a special offer (limited time).

Extremely clean, total electric, HWflrs., covered porches. Easy access to Loop 10. Flr. plan & photos avail. upon request.

3BR/2BA on Oglethorpe Ave. across from UGA Health Science College. Fenced-in back yd., pet friendly. $975/mo. Call (770) 7251555 for an appt.

3BR/1BA, 385 Cleveland Ave. Avail Aug 1. $800/mo. CHAC, DW, lawn maint. included, pets OK. Call Paul, (706) 714-9607.

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3BR/2BA great house w/ lg. lot, 2 mins. to UGA Arch. Lg. studio/bonus room, LR w/ vaulted ceilings, multiple closets, DW, W/D. Floors/walls featured in DIY Magazine. Beautiful. 120 Northside Dr. $950/mo. + dep. Winston, (404) 822-5798.

3BR/2BA high-end house 1 mi. to Dwntn. New HVAC, W/D, deck, fenced back yd., garage, HWflrs., ceiling fans, glass-top stove, 2 huge BRs. For sale or rent, Owner/ Agent. $900/mo. Call (706) 3727300.

3BR/1.5BA close to UGA in great area near 5 Pts. off Milledge. Avail.

8/1. Huge porch/fenced back yd., HWflrs., CHAC units. Flexible lease options! (706) 338-7031.

3 to 4BR house, Carrs Hill n'hood, 1 mi. from Dwntn. & UGA. Organic garden on property next to Rwood studio. $1000/mo., lease starts in Aug. (706) 613-8525.

3BR/2BA: Nice house in Snapfinger Villas on Eastside.

Vaulted ceilings, fresh paint, DW, FP, W/D, 1 car garage, sm. fenced area, some pets OK. Must see! $800/mo. + dep. (706) 338-0133.

3BR/3BA house, huge LR & kitchen w/ bar area. 1 acre lot!

Fenced back yd. Pets welcome!

Lawn maint. & W/D incl. $990/ mo., $495 deposit. Stephanie, (770) 633-8159.

3BR/2BA remodeled house w/ bonus room. 320 Conrad Dr., DW, W/D, all electric, 1 mi. from Dwntn. Athens. $1000/mo. plus dep., avail. Aug. 1. Contact Brian, (706) 613-7242.

3 houses: 3BR/1BA in natural p a r a d i s e ( Ve s t a ) , s e p a r a t e workshop, huge fenced yd.

- $550. 3BR/1BA near mall, wooded back yd., $550.

3BR/2BA w/ all amenities, fenced yd., near Prince - $825. (706) 549-4580.

4BR/2BA, 845 W Hancock, HWflrs., CHAC, avail. Aug. Pets OK! 4 blocks to Dwntn. $1150/ mo. Call (864) 784-3049.

4BR/4BA house Dwntn. Just reduced! Walk to everything!

Stainless, HWflrs., whole house a u d i o , c o v e re d p o rc h . W / D i n c l . $ 1 6 0 0 / m o . Av a i l . A u g .

1st. Aaron, (706) 207-2957.

AtlasRealEstateAdvisors.com.

Westside: Sr.Sol & Hendershots!

3BR/2BA + bonus room that could be used as office or 4th BR. LR, den, oversized deck, huge & sunny fenced-in back yd., shady & pretty front yd. $1050/mo. (706) 340-5799.

4BR, Five Points. 207 Gran Ellen. Avail. Aug. 1. Over 2600 sf. $1500/mo. Owner/Broker Herbert Bond Realty & Inv. (706) 224-8002.

See at bondrealestate.org.

Houses for Sale

4BR/4BA house. East Athens, Big Oak Subdivision. W/D, fridge, DW, new carpet & paint. Lawn service incl. $900/mo. + dep. Rob, (404) 421-4276, or Tim, (678) 431-1218.

4BR/2BA, 493 Ruth St. Avail Aug. 1. $1200/mo. CHAC, DW, lawn maint. included, pets OK. Call Paul, (706) 714-9607.

5 Pts. Prime location on Mell St. 2BR/1BA, $720/mo, all electric. W/D, DW, off-street parking, 1 block from Milledge, Lumpkin, 5 Pts., UGA bus stops! valerioproper ties.com for more details. (706) 546-6900.

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.! $1800/mo., no dogs, cats OK. Chris: chris@ petersonproperties.org, (706) 2025156.

Area of Whitehead Rd. school.

Quality 5BR/2BA, landline for cable/computer access. Short or long-term lease. $995/mo. (706) 353-0708.

Avail. now! 3BR/2BA house. All kitchen appl. incl., W/D conn. & security system. 1.2 mi. to campus & Dwntn. $1175/mo. Call (706) 788-7348.

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

Cute 2BR/1BA cottage near UGA. Front porch, CHAC, stove & fridge. $725/mo. Avail. now. 227 Hillside.

Approx. 1 mi. to UGA. Call (706) 354-1276.

Cherokee Rd. 2BR/1BA. HWflrs., ceramic tile in kitchen & bath, custom cabinets, screened porch.

Recently completely remodeled. $725/mo. Call Carol, Owner/Agent, (706) 540-0472.

Call Nancy Flowers & Co. Real Estate, (706) 546-7946. Or visit nancyflowers.com for virtual tour of 2, 3, 4BR homes. You will love them!

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For rent or sale: Forest Heights, 4BR/2.5BA, FP, LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, laundry. $150K or $1000/mo. (after monthly on-time discount). Chris Wagoner, (706) 207-7746.

I heart Flagpole Classifieds!

Looking for a last-minute deal for Fall? We’ve got numerous houses remaining & owners are making deals. Visit www.RentAthens. com & search our inventory, or call (706) 389-1700 to find out where the best deals are.

Multiple in-town properties for rent. 1, 2 & 3BR, $475–900/mo.

Pets OK, fenced-in yds., CHAC, W / D c o n n . Av a i l . n o w ! C a l l Lance, (706) 714-4603.

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

Residential or commercial: very lg. older home on 1.5 acres, 10 rooms, 2 kitchens, 2BAs, lg. porch & deck. On busline. $1500/mo. David, (706) 2471398.

Student special! Near bus line.

4BR/2BA, ample parking, fenced yd. w/ storage bldg., $950/mo. + $950 dep. Call Rose, (706) 255-0472, Prudential Blanton Properties.

3BR/2BA ranch house on Eastside. Fenced back yd., laundry room, eat-in kitchen, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, sidewalks, lg. living room. Call Anita for more info, (706) 3384054.

3BR/6BA loft. Living, retail, office, studio. 12,000 sf., $249K, MLS#: 919932. Buy or lease! snpathens@gmail.com, (706) 248-1227.

Beautiful Cape Cod on 2 acres! 3BR/1.5BA. Fenced y d . , 2 c a r g a r a g e , p o rc h & d e c k , c re e k . $ 1 1 9 , 9 0 0 . E a s t Athens. (706) 254-1634 or athenstownproperties.com.

Charming, classic, updated cottage in Normaltown.

2BR/2BA w/ sunroom. $188,000, 248 Georgia Ave. Antique heart pine, high ceilings. (706) 8501175 or (678) 358-5181. By appt. only.

Manufactured homes. Rent to buy. 2BR/2BA, some 3BR. 5 mi. to UGA. Owner financing.

Call Bob, (706) 543-4883 or (706) 201-8051.

Parking & Storage UGA parking spaces. Across the street from campus, law & library. $25/mo. 6 mo. minimum. Contact Susan, (706) 354-4261.

Pre-Leasing Rent your properties in Flagpole Classifieds! Call (706) 549-0301!

Roommates Female undergrad. majoring in liberal arts looking for cool, laidback roommate to rent room in 3BR/2BA house. Peaceful Winterville n’hood. $250/mo. incl. utilis. Contact becky.snyder88@ yahoo.com.

Rooms for Rent $450/mo. & $450/dep. All utils. incl. water, power, cable, trash, N/S, no pets. (706) 248-2615.

Avail. immediately! Room in 3BR/1BA house. $300/mo. + utils.

1 mi. from Dwntn. HWflrs., CHAC, W/D, covered porch, lg. closets, built-in bookcases. Call (706) 2242472.

Room for rent in b e a u t i f u l 6BR/6BA duplex w/ 5 junior Fs. Avail. 8/1. $550/mo. North Ave. Contact (706) 260-5058 or (706) 270-3709.

For Sale Furniture A little of this, a little of that is what Weekend A'fair is all about. Antique & flea market emporium. Vintage finds, furniture & more. 30+ vendors have something for you. See us at 790 Gaines School Rd. Wed. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

All new pillow-top mattress set from $139. Sofa & love-seat, $499. 5-pc. bedroom set, $399. Pub table w/ chairs, $350. (706) 612-8004.

Miscellaneous

Pawn

Bidders Buy Auction. New & used items, collectables, & antiques.

Auctions every Fri. & Sat. 1459 Hargrove Lake Rd. in Winterville.

Visit www.biddersbuyauctions.com or call (706) 742-2205 for more info.

Need cash, get it here. Top dollar for scrap gold, firearms, & other items. GA Dawg Pawn, (706) 3530799. 4390B Atlanta Hwy, across from Sam’s Club.

Go to A g o r a ! Awesome!

Affordable! The ultimate store!

Specializing in retro everything: antiques, furniture, clothes, bikes, records & players! 260 W. Clayton St., (706) 316-0130.

Music Equipment Nuçi’s Space needs your old instruments & music gear! All donations are tax-deductible. Call (706) 227-1515 or come by Nuçi’s Space, 396 Oconee St.

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 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.

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. ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 9 - 1 5 6 7 . w w w. classiccityenter tainment.com.

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

Services Child Care M a t u re , d e p e n d a b l e w o m a n will care for your children, FT or PT. Experienced in child care.

References avail. Call Ellen, (954) 591-3475.

Cleaning Move out cleaning help?

Pick & choose what you want cleaned. Just the bathrooms, or only the kitchen! Pet friendly, ear th friendly & ver y budget conscious. Local references on request.

Text or call Nick: (706) 851-9087. Email: Nick@ goodworld.biz.

Health Pregnant? Considering adoption?

Talk w/ caring agency specializing in matching birthmothers w/ families nationwide. Living expenses paid.

Call 24/7 Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions. (866) 413-6293 (AAN CAN).

Jobs Full-time 2011 Federal Postal positions. $13– 36.50+/hr., full benefits + training.

No exp. necessary, job security.

Call today! 1 (888) 477-4953, ext.

152. Now hiring (AAN CAN).

Call center representative.

Join established Athens company calling CEOs & CFOs of major corporations generating sales leads for tech companies. $9/hr.

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

Match your booth rent to the economy! Shannon’s Hair Salon & Spa is hiring FT & PT positions.

Call (706) 255-1969.

Shenanigans Salon is now accepting applications for experienced hair stylists, clientele pref’d. Email resume to admin@ shenaniganssalon.com or present in person. 1037A Baxter St. (706) 548-1115.

Opportunities Actors/movie extras needed immediately for upcoming roles. $150-300/day depending on job reqs. No exp., all looks. (800) 560-8672, A-109 for casting times/locations (AAN CAN).

Disclaimer! Use at your own risk. Be careful giving out personal information. Flagpole does our best to scout out scams but we cannot guarantee.

Earn up to $100 by participating in UGA research!

Currently seeking 3 groups of participants. If you meet ANY of these criteria, please contact the EDP Lab at (706) 542-3827 or ugafMRI@gmail.com. 1. Are you age 18 or above & eligible to have MRIs? 2. Are you age 18 or above & have a BMI of 30 or higher? 3. Are you a female age 18 or above who binge eats & induces vomiting/uses laxatives at least 4 times/mo.?

H.S. diploma! Graduate in just 4 w k s . ! F re e b ro c h u re . C a l l now! (800) 532-6546, ext. 97, www.continentalacademy.com (AAN CAN).

Help wanted. Extra income!

Assembling CD cases from home! No exp. necessary! Call our live operators now! (800) 4 0 5 - 7 6 1 9 , e x t 2 4 5 0 , w w w. easywork-greatpay.com (AAN CAN).

Little Prodigies is looking for an experienced music teacher for infants – 5 yrs. old.

Experience teaching music to this age range, upbeat attitude, professional appearance & passion to introduce children to music a must. Send cover letter & re s u m e t o We s a t o w n e r. littleprodigieschildcare@gmail. com. No phone calls please!

Prelease Now for Fall

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ASK ABOUT OUR NEW LOWER RENTAL RATES!

4BD Cottages • Lakeside Dr. 4BD Apartments • FTX

***Security deposit waived with qualified credit***

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

(800) 743-8535.

Paid in advance! Make $1K/wk. mailing brochures from home!

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

Part-time Child care needed for 3 children. Experience necessary.

References req’d. Prefer college or grad student w/ flex. hrs. 15+ hrs./wk. After noons, evenings, weekends. Call (706) 255-4339.

Local design/apparel shop looking for PT salespeople. Work around your schedule. Perfect for students! Commission based + perks. Award-winning design team. Call Paul, (706) 202-0805.

Vehicles Autos ‘ 9 3 I n t e g r a 2 - d o o r, m a n u a l transmission, 240k mi., runs great, A/C needs fixing, needs radio fixed, clean Car fax! 30 mpg. (706) 340-9507. $1900.

2 0 0 6 H o n d a E l e m e n t AW D .

115K highway miles & great gas mileage! Silver w/ sunroof, cruise, etc. In great shape & loaded w/ extras! Please call (706) 206-3654 or (706) 2060598. $11,900.

Misc. Vehicles Want to buy 4-door compact, automatic, late model, unwrecked American brand car w/ good A/C, low mileage. Black, navy, or gray.

Under $3000. (706) 870-5103.

Notices Messages AAAA Donation. Donate your car, boat or real estate. IRS tax deductible. Free p/u, tow.

Any model/condition. Help underprivileged children outreach center. (800) 419-7474 (AAN CAN).

Kabana serves authentically prepared Indian, Jamaican & American food. Now serving b re a k f a s t ! O p e n 7 d a y s , 6 a.m.–10 p.m. & late night on weekends. Located at 211 Tallassee Rd.

Pets Lost Cocker Spaniel. All black M named BeBe. Last seen Sat., 6/25 at Willow St./ College Ave. Has a limp in L front leg. Please call (706) 255-6065.

Live ln-Town with Parking and Amenities 3 Blocks to Campus & Downtown 1, 2, 3 BR Units Still Available!

Retail Space Available 909 E. Broad Street, Athens, GA

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Ryan Rodriguez, Volunteer Worker Like many 23-year-olds, Ryan Rodriguez enjoys basketball, working out in the gym, eating sushi and watching movies. He is originally from Florida, but he graduated from Oconee County High School in 2009.

Yet, Ryan’s experience is different, because he has beaten the odds: Ryan has Down Syndrome, a condition which would make his achievements impossible for many people. Ryan tries hard to stay active in both mind and body despite the challenges that he faces. He hopes to get a job at a video store or movie theater so that he can be involved with the community.

Ryan is reserved yet jovial. He carries himself with his own brand of dignity and good humor. Due to scar tissue in his ears, Ryan’s speech is sometimes difficult to understand.

Flagpole spoke with Ryan and his mother, Joann Rodriguez, about their experiences as a family living with a disability and their hopes for the future.

Flagpole: So, you’re from Pepper Pines, Florida originally.

What brought you to Oconee County?

Joann Rodriguez: Well, first off, the school system where we lived, they wouldn’t let me transfer him to another school because the schools were all overcrowded. The private school from when he was little was outrageous to go to high school there. And he was skipping class because he wanted to go read a book because the class he was in was mostly lowfunctioning kids, and Ryan’s real smart. So, after the three hurricanes in 2005, we decided to—we had a friend who lived up here in Oconee, and they kept saying to come up to see the schools and everything, and we came up on vacation, and we decided to move here.

FP: How old were you when you moved, Ryan?

Ryan Rodriguez: Yeah, I was 18.

FP: Was Oconee County High School able to offer better programs for Ryan than the schools in Florida?

JR: They had never had a kid like Ryan at the school here, and the teacher was so enthusiastic. They only had one class, and she said the kids in that class were mostly slow learners; they weren’t mentally challenged. And she said, “I don’t know where he’s going to fit in, but we’ll do the testing. And she called me two weeks later and said, “He’s the smartest kid in the class.” Because he reads at a high school level… And she said, “He reads to the class every day.” So, they were just so happy to have him… The kids embraced him.

He wasn’t any different. He wasn’t treated differently. He used to eat lunch with the cheerleaders. He was nominated by the varsity girls’ basketball team for “Mr. Irresistible,” which is [a beauty contest to raise money for cancer research], and he came in second runner-up. So, the kids embraced him.

FP: Ryan, what did you think about being Mr. Irresistible?

RR: Yeah, I was Mr. Irresistible. It was fun.

JR: And you had to go onstage in a tuxedo.

FP: Had you ever worn a tuxedo before?

RR: No. FP: What do you do now that you’re out of school?

RR: Basketball.

JR: You play basketball with Daddy. You go to the bookstore. And what else do you do? Where else do you read books?

The library! Hello!… And what we’re trying to get him signed up to do is to deliver Meals on Wheels to the Oconee seniors.

FP: Are you excited about doing that?

RR: Mm-hmm.

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FP: Have you volunteered before?

RR: Yeah.

JR: Where did you work last summer?… The animal shelter.

RR: Yeah.

JR: He volunteered at the Oconee Animal Shelter and worked the whole summer. We did adopt a cat, who is around here somewhere.

FP: Is there anything that you would like to do in the future?

RR: Yeah. The video store. Movie theaters.

FP: Your mom told me earlier that you really like movies.

RR: Yeah. I like movies.

FP: What are your favorites?

RR: Green Lantern. Batman. Superman. Young Frankenstein…

Oh! Musicals. And drama.

JR: You are a drama.

FP: Who are your favorite actors and actresses?

RR: Ben Affleck… Emmy Rossum.

JR: And Adam Sandler movies.

RR: Mm-hmm.

FP: You said you really like to read. What are you reading right now.

RR: A Star Wars book.

FP: What are some of your favorite books of all time?

RR: Zathura. The book and the movie.

JR: And we’ve read the Harry Potter books. All of them.

FP: Do people ever treat you strangely because you have Down Syndrome?

RR: Ummm…

JR: No, well… a little.

When he was little—he had a little plastic surgery on his eyes when he was small, and people used to stare at him. I used to say to them—I don’t want to put people on the spot, but I used to say, “Are there any questions you want to ask?”

You know, like, “don’t just stare.” If you want some information, I’ll gladly talk to you, but don’t just stare and make the kid feel bad…

FP: It seems like you have a good mom, Ryan.

RR: Yeah.

FP: Do you two always get along?

RR: Yeah. Sometimes she’s strict.

JR: Daddy’s the marshmallow of the family.

RR: Yeah, he is.

JR: Because you spend more time with Daddy… My husband only works on the weekends, so he has him during the week.

That’s why the two of them are going to try to do Meals on Wheels for Oconee. And if we can find him a part-time job… we’ll even volunteer anywhere. I don’t care about him getting paid. I just want him to be doing something out there in the community.

RR: Yeah, I need a job.

FP: Do you spend much time in Athens?

RR: Yeah. I like Athens. All the time.

FP: What places do you like to go?

RR: Museums. Sushi.

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215 North Lumpkin St. • Athens, GA

18 & over / ID reqd. Tickets available online and at Georgia Theatre Box Office

MONDAY, AUGUST 1st

ATHENIANS!

The Georgia Theatre has been rebuilt, the team reassembled, and we are prepping to put on some amazing shows for you! Everyone has worked very hard, and we think you will all be pleased with what it has become. During the arduous rebuilding process we upgraded and improved practically everything while taking great care to ensure the atmosphere you remember so fondly was not sacrificed. Let us cover some of the basics so that you will feel right at home on your first visit...

SHOW TIMES

In line with other venues of similar size and quality, we have decided to shift our show times back by a couple hours. The new times for all shows are as follows: Doors = 8:00pm Opening Act = 9:00pm Headliner = 10:00pm Music Curfew = Midnightish

TICKETING

Our new ticketing system has an option for everyone. Print-at-home tickets are now available and encouraged. Not only will this option cut down on lines at the box office, but will include coupons for local businesses such as Amici and Highwire - making it an attractive choice. If you don’t have a printer, we will be able to scan a proof of purchase barcode straight from your smartphone! If you like to buy your tickets the old fashioned way, the box office will be open during the day from 11:30am to show time - this way means no service fees. And as usual, purchasing online with reservations at will call will still be available.

Design features

All efforts were made to preserve the iconic design and historic value of the original building. All the main design cues are still there from the red curtains to the balcony to the marquee. It is still very much the Georgia Theatre.

Among the new elements are a rooftop area featuring a restaurant, a fully stocked bar and flat screen TVs that will show a live feed of the stage during shows and sports events during the day. Seating for over 80 people is available on the roof as well as plenty of standing space. During the day, the side entrance will be open with access to the roof and box office. You will know the roof is open to the public if the “Classic Triple” side marquee on Clayton St. is illuminated.

Open during shows is a new art gallery on the second level featuring pieces by local artists. The building fits all ADA standards with elevator access on all levels. The bathrooms are now much larger and are located in the basement... saving us precious dance floor space!

RESTAURANT

One of the most exciting features of the new and improved Georgia Theatre is our rooftop restaurant and bar. Ken Manring of White Tiger Gourmet is bringing his expertise to the kitchen, and if you love White Tiger, you will love our simple yet classic offerings. There will be a little something for everyone with chicken, pork and tofu on the menu. The roof will be serving food every day from 11:30am to 2:00am. Hungry after dancing all night at the show? Well, tell your bartender to add a sandwich to your tab and it will be ready on the roof in no time. We want you to come hang out... even when there isn’t a show.

New info & policies • • • • • • • •

There will be no re-entry... period.

The building capacity is 1078 Terrapin draft beer will be on the roof.

All other beer will be in cans... no old draft lines!

Cigarette smoking is limited to the roof area only.

Food can be purchased at any register during shows.

All food and drinks are priced at even dollar intervals.

Roof will be open to the public after shows ... come get a sandwich and a night cap!

We would like to give a special thanks to Davis Architects, Hobgood Construction, Charles & Renee, Randy Owen, Kris D, David Hale, Athens First Bank & Trust, Mike Mantione & Matt Z, Landus & Richard of Watson Springs, City of Athens Government, Chris Bray, David Camp (as always), Ric & Roger & the production crew, all of the construction team, AND RANDY SMITH for making it all happen! This process has been extremely difficult, and we have so many more people to thank. We are really proud of what we have built and feel confident that you will love the results. It’s truly a world-class venue that could only work in a world-class music town, so come out and see a show.

Cheers,

THE GEORGIA THEATRE

GLANDS MADELINE

SOLD OUT!

WITH FREE IMMUZIKATION DANCE PARTY AFTER THE SHOW

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2nd

CHUCK LEAVELL & FRIENDS PERFORMING WITH

RANDALL BRAMBLETT WITH SNAP!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3rd FREE OPEN HOUSE WITH

KENOSHA KID FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th

BLACKBERRY SMOKE WITH SPECIAL GUEST

NICK COWAN

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6th

RJD2

WITH SPECIAL GUEST

GRAMATIK

MONDAY, AUGUST 8th

AQUARIUM RESCUE UNIT FEATURING COL. BRUCE HAMPTON, JIMMY HERRING, OTEIL BURBRIDGE AND APT Q-258

COMING SOON 8/9 J RODDY & THE BUSINESS w/ REPTAR, DON CHAMBERS + GOAT 8/10 BELA FLECK AND THE FLECKTONES (THE ORIGINAL LINE-UP) 8/11 BIG BOI (SOLD OUT) 8/12 & 8/13 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS (SOLD OUT) 8/14 GILLIAN WELCH 8/16 COLT FORD & FRIENDS - “A BENEFIT FOR A FALLEN HERO” 8/17 STOCKHOLM SYNDROME 8/19 COREY SMITH 8/20 WHIGS w/ THOSE DARLINS, JONNY CORNDAWG 8/25 KUROMA w/ THAYER SARRANO, KISHI BASHI 8/26 ALLGOOD, INDECISION 8/27 REHAB 9/1 OF MONTREAL w/ YIP DECEIVER, GOLD PARTY 9/2 THE CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD 9/3 UGA vs. BOISE ST. on the BIG SCREEN 9/4 VIEUX FARKA TOURE w/ GROGUS 9/8 BRIGHT EYES w/ FIRST AID KIT 9/9 FUTUREBIRDS w/ GARY CLARK JR. 9/14 ROBERT RANDOLPH AND THE FAMILY BAND 9/16 BUCKETHEAD 9/17 MAT KEARNEY 9/21 ZOSO 9/22 ZOOGMA AND ARCHNEMISIS 9/23 PIGS ON A WING 9/25 GAELIC STORM 9/28 CUT COPY w/ WASHED OUT 9/30 YACHT ROCK REVUE 10/6 GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY 10/8 MARC BROUSSARD 10/20 RAILROAD EARTH 11/5 KELLER WILLIAMS

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