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Quick: how is a downtown Walmart like eliminating superdistricts? Well, for starters, both are being forced down our throats with little regard for what the people of Athens think. What Athens people think has so far been irrelevant to the developers who envision a big-box shopping mall downtown or the Republican politicians who believe eliminating superdistricts will neuter our local government of its progressive tendencies. The Republican legislators took no part in the committee that met all summer to come up with a local reapportionment plan. Then Rep. Doug McKillip rushed in at the last minute with a hastily drawn scheme, too late for it to receive formal consideration by the reapportionment committee. That committee did take note that McKillip’s plan eliminated the superdistricts that provide dual commission coverage for every citizen. The committee also acknowledged the late groundswell of opinion among African Americans that eliminating superdistricts would enhance Bill Cowsert their election chances. Accordingly, the reapportionment committee recommended should be that the mayor and commission take a ashamed of look at the feasibility of superdistricts. Now the Republican legislators— himself. Sen. Bill Cowsert, Sen. Frank Ginn, Rep. Chuck Williams and Rep. Doug McKillip— suddenly demand that the commission act on superdistricts in the next two weeks, because they intend to bring it before the legislature. Hence the hurried convening of the mayor’s citizen committee to consider the pros and cons of superdistricts, even though everybody feels that they’re just going through the motions and that the legislators intend to change our form of government by fiat. (These are the same guys who sliced and diced Athens to make a safe seat for Cowsert and then did it again for McKillip.) So, that’s how Walmart and superdistricts are the same, and that’s why people should be as angry about one as they are about the other. Both propose basic, fundamental changes that will affect the life of every citizen, yet they are unilaterally imposed for profit and politics without regard to the people they profoundly affect. The Selig company out of Atlanta is just doing what developers do—putting together a package and recruiting retailers. They don’t have to ask whether or not we like it, but they do open themselves up to an explosion of citizen opinion that could at least have been ameliorated if we had known what was going on—especially when they spring a company like Walmart on us at the last minute. The developers can’t necessarily be expected to understand what Athens is all about, but the politicians represent Athens; some live here. They know exactly what kind of town this is. Bill Cowsert should be ashamed of himself. He has gone to school here and married here and practiced law here. Even though he’s a Republican, he has always been open to this offbeat community and the elements that make up its charm. Now he has gone off to Atlanta and become a hardened Republican ideologue with his eyes on higher office. McKillip we know about: elected by Democrats, he flipped to the Republican side. Williams is from Oconee County; Ginn lives in Madison County. But all four have ganged up to disfigure our local government, to make their bones with the Republican family in Atlanta. Walmart developers and Republican politicians: both would destroy our Athens for their own gain. Their power-plays exclude participation by citizens who could not only improve their plans but could aid in their acceptance. There’s a lot to be said for new business downtown, especially one that includes a grocery store. There’s a lot to be said for eliminating superdistricts. The main point is that nobody has been allowed to say anything, and that’s why we’re shouting.
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letters Oh, You Larry Munson Upon rising Monday morning, I learned Larry Munson died last night. Sugar looked like it was falling from the sky. Or were those tears of joyful celebration of a life that brought endless hours of entertainment? The greatest compliment given him, perhaps, was that listening to him describing a game was almost better than actually watching the action live. With the advent of iPhones and instant messaging there is not as much of a need to listen to a game. Nowadays, everything is “BB&T, he goes back to throw,” “Cook’s Pest Control, he drops it wide open.” Back before every game was on TV, Larry was my contact, my link to a game, to reality. Back then, I had to work every Saturday, one ear listening and the rest of me working. There will never be another. The times have changed. If the Dawgs beat LSU, Bama or Arkansas two weeks from now, the sugar may once again fall from the sky (Dome). Yeah, Yeah, Yeah! Oh, you Larry Munson. Stuart Libby Athens
PROMOTING MISCONCEPTIONS? Regard for at least minimal historic accuracy compels me, as a general reader of history, to respond to the article in the Nov. 9 issue “Demythologizing [sic.] the Lost Cause,” by Donald E. Wilkes, Jr.; the article is also available in complete form online, but adds little of substance. Mr. Wilkes’ discussion of “Myth No. 1: The principal reason the Southern states seceded was states’ rights, not slavery,” merely replaces one myth with another. Wilkes fills out half of a precious Flagpole column with quotations from other, and better, writers, choosing a small selection from South Carolina’s Declaration of Immediate Causes and Vice-President Stephens’ infamous “slavery is the cornerstone” speech. I will leave for the time the issue over whether the speech-text we have is the one Stephens actually delivered and look at immediate causes of secession.
CONTACT US AT P.O. BOX 1027, ATHENS, GA 30603, LETTERS@FLAGPOLE.COM OR VIA THE “TALK BACK TO US” LINK AT FLAGPOLE.COM including slavery, but it is impossible to show Wilkes first makes a good case that South Carolinians were concerned about the Northern that the motive for the Federal invasion had states’ violations of Federal decisions supanything to do with slavery. The motive for the war at the North end was purely to force porting property in slaves. But it is important the seceding states to stay in the Union. to remember that many other states besides South Carolina seceded. To get the full picture, Slavery per se was upheld by an array of U.S. it is instructive to read the full text of the Supreme Court decisions. So, at best the war was only half “about slavery.” Everyone knew South Carolina Declaration and the Ordinance there was already another way available to of Secession, then to read the equivalent end slavery besides waging war; it was called documents from all the other states, some of changing the law. which are dated later than Lincoln’s call-toMr. Wilkes’ text also evinces some editing arms against the states. The bulk of the paragraphs preceding the problems; “Myth No. 2” and “3” are essentially the same, amounting to the charge that secesquoted part in the South Carolina Declaration sionists used “‘force,” “fraud” and “intimidahave to do with the right to secede. Other tion and violence” at the ballot. Once again, Deep South states approved ordinances there is no context—which in this case is that say in effect “same as South Carolina.” force and fraud in the rest of the U.S. It was Texas, for its part, develops a frankly whitenot unusual in the 19th century for political supremacist argument. Arkansas, on the other parties to corral groups of citizens and herd hand, seceded to prepare to defend herself them to the polls to vote the right way— from attack, Missouri because the state had preferably more than already been invaded once. I do not have by Federal troops, the data in front of and Maryland had BUMPERSTICKER OF THE WEEK: me on the relative no chance to decide I Brake for Boiled Peanuts. levels of corrupat all—her leaders tion in New York or were too busy being Send your stickers to letters@flagpole.com Chicago as compared arrested without with Charleston or charges by Federal New Orleans. My troops. hunch is that if we put these places next to Without these contexts, not to mention each other, the secessionists might stand the host of Southern political and economic concerns from the tariff of 1816 on, the writer condemned for using the same methods as everybody else. gives a casual reader the impression that Also, it seems to me that the Lincoln South Carolina suddenly decided to up and administration used considerable “intimidation leave because some slaves were not being and violence” to prevent secession, not to returned to them. The bottom line is that this argument, “states’ rights vs. slavery,” is a false mention further “force” to support the secession of West Virginia from Virginia. division. The two go together—the states Wilkes gives us a magic figure for the violaexercised their right to secede for a variety of tion of civil liberties in the Southland—4,108 reasons, including protecting their property in people arrested by the military of the slaves and everything else they had. The word choices in “domestic institutions” Confederacy. Again, the number tells us little in the total absence of notes on the cirand “servile insurrection” were not altocumstances of these arrests, nor any figures gether original to South Carolinians. The U.S. Declaration of Independence charges that King from the U.S. in general. The Federal list of violations could begin with the arrest of the George “has excited domestic insurrections mayor and city council of Baltimore, an arrest amongst us,” by which token the American warrant for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Revolution was likewise “about slavery.” Court, the shutting down of dissenting newsSo, one can make a case that Southerners were concerned about their way of life, papers and go on and on from there.
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As I said, the online version of this article adds nothing to the printed parts, and the remaining “myths” suffer in the same way as the printed ones—context, context, context. His response to Myths 5 and 6 (Southern loyalty) both have to do with Southerners working against the Confederacy or joining the Federal army. Again, not a word about people in federally controlled areas deserting or joining the Confederacy. Wilkes overturns Myth 7 (the loyalty of the slaves) by pointing to the African Americans who worked against the Confederacy and then claiming that “blacks undermined the Confederacy.” Wilkes replaces one idealized generalization with another. No. 9 claims that the Confederacy used spies and black ops. Again, there is not a peep from Mr. Wilkes about the well-known Dahlgren affair, when Federal agents planned not only to assassinate President Davis and his Cabinet, but in the same act release prisoners on the general public and burn the city of Richmond to the ground. Far be it from the United States to settle for mere kidnapping when mass murder would be more effective. I will concede some points on Myth 8 (external vs. internal causes of loss). Wilkes points out that the South was weakened by internal divisions. Since the principle behind secession was state sovereignty, it is not surprising that the states sometimes did not cooperate with each other or the Confederate government as much as they should have. As Wilkes puts it, “many misconceptions have grown up around the Civil War,” and not all of them were nurtured south of the Mason-Dixon line. Wilkes may need some basic help in composition. His opening paragraph mentions idealization of the “Lost Cause,” but none of his busted “myths” are clearly tied to the ideal view of the past. Most are tired old targets for attack on Southern history. On the personal note, I am surprised and irritated that after so many well-developed articles on local history, from covered bridges to the Creek Nation, that the Flagpole would allow its ink to be wasted on such a shallow piece of polemic. I hope the good newspaper returns soon to its usual levels of quality analysis. Geoffrey Adams Athens
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Athens News and Views Glancing over the illustrations of the proposed development on the Armstrong & Dobbs property (and others) is hilarious. They’ve got three pastel-pencil, ground-level renderings of a beautiful and beautifully peopled, if context-free, new-urbanist, er… mall, and then an aerial view that shows where and how that rosy, idyllic landscape is supposed to be situated: next to a huge, sickly-orange box crammed into the eastern end of the property and labeled “Anchor.” Did anybody with the remotest sense of humor proof that graphic? Let’s give the developer, Selig Enterprises, the benefit of the doubt and guess, “no.” But more importantly, did anyone with the faintest familiarity with Athens get a look at it? There’s your real problem.
And that’s another thing. We’re going to hear an awful lot about how we don’t have the right to pick and choose what businesses set up shop in our community, especially in these tough economic times, when we should presumably be thankful for any new jobs that come to the community and accept them without question. But opposing Walmart’s entrance or expansion into local markets isn’t elitist, liberal NIMBYism (again, despite what we’re going to hear); people do it all the time, in cities and towns all over the world—and that includes coalitions of poor and workingclass people. That’s because Walmart has a specific track record of exacerbating poverty (not helping alleviate it, despite what we’re going to hear) by destroying more jobs than
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it creates, replacing them with lower-wage, no-benefits employment. It’s their business model, and it’s not going to change because of a nicer-looking building. There’s a final aspect to this situation that isn’t being talked about much, but should be. The idea that the only way to do business is to make the absolute maximum profit, no matter what, doesn’t deserve to go unquestioned. That’s the idea that led to the housing bubble and crash, and it’s the operating principle that’s led to the hyper-consolidation of wealth in the hands of huge banks and corporations through massive lobbying and deregulation campaigns. That’s essentially what’s going on here, too: anchoring this development with a 100,000-square-foot big box isn’t the only way it can possibly happen; it’s just the best way for the developer to make the greatest profit. We’re under no obligation to facilitate that at the cost of our own well-being. A 100,000-square-foot big-box retail outlet is a totally inappropriate use for this location. Walmart is a notoriously bad corporate neighbor. The maximization of short-term profit at the expense of long-term social benefits is an unsustainable business practice. Have we learned a damned thing? Here’s a modest suggestion that actually sounds pretty good as a refrain—and would have for a long time now, if anybody had been able to say it out loud without spitting out their Starbucks: Someone’s going to have to make a little bit less money on this deal. Dave Marr news@flagpole.com
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city pages Mayor & Commission Lay Out Budget Goals, Objectives for FY12 ACC’s fiscal year begins in July; Mayor Nancy Denson will have to propose her FY12 budget for commissioners to approve well before that. In preparation, the mayor and commission last week discussed general goals for the budget to fulfill. Few were new:
toward something,” said Hamby, who sits on the Athens Downtown Development Authority’s board. • Push for “a more effective criminal justice process,” moving cases more quickly so people aren’t kept waiting so long (often in jail) for trials, suggested Commissioner Harry Sims. That and other “measurable objectives” need to be tracked—that was an “adamant” recommendation by a criminal justice task force that studied the system, Sims said. New computer software to share information across departments will also help; it should be installed next year.
• More street studies, in addition to the Oak/ Oconee and Prince Avenue “corridor studies” now up for public comment. Commissioners • Maintain the county’s infrastructure. had earlier asked for a study of Atlanta Commissioners were especially interested Highway, too, but now seem to want to look in bus shelters—or the lack of them. “I at other streets as well: Jefferson Road, North see a lot of people waiting, and there’s no Avenue and other “gatecover” from sun or rain, way” entries to town Commissioner Andy Herod “We’ve got to do and perhaps Hawthorne said. There are plans for Avenue as well. more shelters, Reddish something to make that Atlanta Highway is said, but not at all bus “not making a good area better so it continues stops—because shelters first impression,” are expensive, and some to attract businesses,” Commissioner Mike stops don’t get much Hamby said. “We’ve got use. But all will at least said Mike Hamby. to do something to make get seats eventually, and that area better so it concrete pads. At some continues to attract businesses.” A successful stops, the county doesn’t own enough land streetscape project contributed to a resurto install a shelter, and adjacent landowners gence in business along the Baxter Street corwon’t sell. (The county can force a landowner ridor, which had deteriorated over many years. to sell land for a bus stop, but never has.) Hamby said he hopes such plans won’t drag out too long: “I’d sort of like to see it realized • Continue Greenway development, mapping before I die.” a new greenway trail along the Middle Oconee (the river that flows through Ben Burton Park • “I think downtown needs attention,” and the State Botanical Garden, but which has Denson said. “Let’s just fix the holes in no adjacent Greenway trail). “We’ll be able the sidewalk,” Commissioner Andy Herod to do all the mapping” for the greenway next suggested—”how about that as a starting year, Reddish told commissioners, with the point?” Maintenance budgets for downtown actual trail to be built when funds become have been decreased over the years, said ACC available. Manager Alan Reddish: “Those are decisions that were made a few years ago.” A master • Continue water conservation efforts begun plan for downtown? “I think we’re working in 2009 that have lowered peak demand for
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water (partly by charging “tiered” rates so one or two percent, raises should be a specific customers who use more water must pay extra dollar amount, Denson suggested. A raise of for it). If customers continue to use less— a couple of hundred dollars would amount especially in summer when demand is highto more for lower-wage employees. Pensions est—the county won’t have to build expensive could also be increased a bit—the pension treatment plants to supboard is “always interply it. Peak demand is ested in doing that,” “We have been a model down by 17 percent, and Reddish said, but “we “we have been a model for the rest of the state” in have to remind them for the rest of the state” that it’s not an inexpenin encouraging conserencouraging conservation, sive thing to do.” vation, Commissioner Kathy Hoard said. Kathy Hoard said. Other budget goals noted by commission• Provide incentives to retain long-term ACC ers included establishing a federally qualified employees (although there is value, too, health center, affordable housing development Herod suggested, in bringing in “new blood”). and continuing to offer internships for young County employees haven’t had raises in three people. years, and are paying more for insurance; perhaps instead of across-the-board raises of John Huie
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There was outrage and indignation last week over media reports that Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle had received a $5,000 weekend golf outing from lobbyists for a healthcare outfit called Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). In addition to that Oct. 12 round of golf, Cagle was gifted with a cocktail party and two nights’ lodging at The Cloister on Sea Island, a posh resort primarily patronized by those in the high-income brackets. His golf outing was part of the preliminary events in a PGA tournament known as the McGladrey Classic. I don’t understand why anyone was outraged at this. This kind of behavior has been going on for years among the politicians that the voters elect to the General Assembly. It was just a year ago that House Speaker David Ralston, his chief of staff Spiro Amburn and their families were embarking on a $17,000 junket to Europe, courtesy of a lobbyist for passenger rail interests. That little trip was the most expensive single expenditure reported by a lobbyist in Georgia since at least 2005. Ralston said the jaunt to Germany and the Netherlands enabled him to understand better how European countries handle their mix of rail and related transportation facilities. Even though some have questioned the propriety of what Cagle, Ralston and dozens of other legislators do each year, what they do is permissible under Georgia law. Every state surrounding Georgia puts limitations on the gifts that an elected official can receive from individual lobbyists. South and North Carolina allow no lobbyist gifts to lawmakers. In Georgia, by contrast, there are no limits on what a legislator can accept from lobbyists. None whatsoever. When Sonny Perdue established GOP control of the governor’s office, one of the first things he tried to accomplish was an upgrading of the state’s ethics law that included a
limitation on lobbyist gifts. Perdue proposed a limit of $50 on the gifts that legislators could accept. The governor’s efforts to write that restriction into law went nowhere because of the implacable opposition of the House speaker at the time, Glenn Richardson. Richardson, who later would resign from the General Assembly after his affair with a female lobbyist was exposed, insisted that the gift limitation would be stripped from Perdue’s bill. Richardson was so adamant about removing the gift ban that even Perdue’s House floor leader, Rep. Jay Roberts (R-Ocilla), voted in committee to carry out Richardson’s wishes. After Richardson was forced from the Legislature in disgrace, his successor picked up right where the former speaker left off. Ralston, who sponsored his own rewrite of the state’s ethics law, said he also was opposed to any limitations on the freebies that lobbyists give to lawmakers. It was sufficient merely to file reports disclosing these gifts, Ralston contended. “I’m comfortable with letting the people make the determination,” he said. “They know what to do.” Ralston knew his people well. Georgia voters have consistently indicated that ethically questionable behavior does not bother them. There have been numerous media reports in recent years of the meals, drinks and other perks that lobbyists for entities like Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Delta have given to legislators. None of the lawmakers involved, as best I can determine, ever lost an election because they accepted these gifts. Legislators and other elected officials will continue to accept favors from lobbyists because their constituents let them. In the end, it’s only the voters who have the power to put a stop to this. Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com
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hen the legend-deity Paul “Bear” Bryant died in January 1983, shortly after resigning as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, members of the archrival Auburn fan base had reason to hope that the end of their perennial frustration with losing to the lads from Tuscaloosa might finally be in sight. Sure enough, in the very next match-up between the two teams, leading by three points with time running out, Auburn stood on the brink of making that hope a reality when Tigers coach Pat Dye, faced with the choice of punting or going for it on fourth down, cast his gaze to the heavens and asked for God’s guidance in making his decision. “Go for it, my son!” the Lord thundered without hesitation, “Go for it!” Naturally, Dye did as advised, only to look on in total flabbergastion as the Tide easily stuffed the play, took away the ball on downs, marched down the field for a touchdown and won the game. As he staggered back to the locker room, a tearful Dye cried out in anguish, “Lord, why in the world did you tell me to go for on it on fourth down?” After a pregnant pause, the Almighty responded, “Beats me, Son. Bear, why did we tell him to do that?” Pre- and post- game prayers have long been associated with America’s most violent big-time college sport, but in recent years as the sleazier and more corrupt aspects of major college football have become increasingly apparent, it seems to the Ol’ Bloviator there has been a corresponding increase in the number of coaches who go out of the way to invoke the Almighty at every opportunity. Sure enough, in a national television interview in the wake of a rare victory for the Georgia Bulldogs over the Florida Gators (who have positively dominated them over the last 20 years or so) Georgia coach Mark Richt prefaced his response to a reporter’s first question with “To God be the glory. I’m so thankful… ” Well, the Ol’ Bloviator reckons that if God had something to do with the Bulldogs beating the hated Gators for only the fourth time in the last 15 years, then it was clearly as big a night to howl up in Heaven as it was here in good ol’ Athenstown. Now don’t be gettin’ the OB wrong. He’s not questioning the sincerity of Mark Richt’s remarks or anybody else’s, for that matter. He is, however, a bit unsure, regardless of whether they come from the coach at Georgia, Clemson, Ole Miss or East Cayuga Community College, whether such gestures actually glorify God or trivialize Him. For example, does a statement like Richt’s imply that God actually dedicated some of his energies to shaping the outcome of an encounter that, despite its overweening importance to a couple hundred thousand fanatics in these parts, amounts to not a heck of a lot compared to all the truly critical life-and-death concerns affecting millions of people crying out for His attention around the world? As most Georgia fans see things, of course, it would be entirely appropriate for God to prefer the infinitely more-endearing “woofwoofers” of the Bulldog Nation to the “jorted” [i.e., jeans-shorted], mullet-coiffed denizens of Gatordom, even though this would run
somewhat contrary to His numerous professions of special concern for the suffering of the truly pathetic. Moreover, if He likes Georgia or our coach so much, where has He been for eight of the last 11 years? Regardless of how they are intended, don’t attempts to link God to a triumph in any human conflict, be it mundane or monumental, amount at some level to a reiteration of the old Austin Lounge Lizards’ famed ditty, “Jesus Loves Me, But He Can’t Stand You”? Mark Twain’s satirical skepticism, I dare say cynicism, was never on more brilliant display than in his famed “War Prayer,” where the supplicant of a warring nation implores the Almighty to “help us to tear their soldiers to bloody shreds with our shells… to drown the thunder of the guns with the shrieks of their wounded, writhing in pain… to lay waste their humble homes with a hurricane of fire… to wring the hearts of their unoffending widows with unavailing grief… to turn them out roofless with little children to wander unfriended the wastes of their desolated land in rags and hunger and thirst… broken in spirit, worn with travail, imploring Thee for the refuge of the grave and denied it—for our sakes who adore Thee, Lord, blast their hopes, blight their lives, protract their bitter pilgrimage, make heavy their steps, water their way with their tears, stain the white snow with the blood of their wounded feet! We ask it, in the spirit of love, of Him Who is the Source of Love, and Who is the everfaithful refuge and friend of all that are sore beset and seek His aid with humble and contrite hearts.” Okay, this might be a little over the top for what most Bulldog fans would like to see happen to the Gator hordes [or the Cajun swarms], although just how far over, the OB dares not say. Nor is he trying to imply that God does not intervene in human conflicts. It would be hard to imagine that He could have taken much of a shine to Hitler, for example, although if the outcome of World War II is in any sense a reflection of His intervention, He certainly took His own sweet time in getting involved. Much as we would like to make it an allegory about good versus evil, heretical as this may sound, a football game is really just a football game. I doubt that anyone has trouble understanding why coaches or players would ask God to help them perform at their best when it’s time to take the field, but, barring the intervention of Satan’s coconspirators wearing the striped shirts, the actual outcome of the contest itself has a lot less to do with the Almighty’s preference for one coach or squad over the other than the simple matter of whose “best” was better on that particular day. Finally, if, after all, the idea of a winning coach crediting God for his team’s success is simply to show appropriate reverence for His power, the OB thinks it only fair that the losing coach should also have the option of blaming The Man Upstairs for his team’s failure to make a single first down in the second half. James C. Cobb
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When this thing comes online—and it looks like developers are aiming for a spring groundbreaking—what will its consequences be? Beyond the questions of what a big box store will do to the viability of existing local retail in downtown Athens, there’s also the traffic it will create. Oconee Street is already in rough shape, with only a single eastbound lane and traffic backing up even in very mild conditions. A development of this magnitude would likely push the corridor over the edge, with a ripple effect all over downtown out into surrounding Back in September, the Athens Banner-Herald ran a story for those involved in the local economic development converneighborhoods like Potterytown, Chicopee-Dudley, East Athens entitled “Walmart: No store planned for downtown,” effecsation—and more especially for people like current Chamber and Carr’s Hill, while also further mucking up the traffic at tively dispelling rumors that the store was coming to the of Commerce President and ousted Mayor Doc Eldridge. Lexington Road and the Bypass. There’s also the question of Armstrong & Dobbs property on the eastern edge of downtown. However, he took advantage of that illegal EDF meeting to how our adjacent Rail-to-Trail corridor, multi-modal transportaWhat the story hinged on, though, was a spokesman quoted suggest, during a conversation in which a private development tion hub and other community investments will be affected. only as saying “…I’m not aware of any specific discussions.” was being used as the rationale for killing the river district Further, how will the project itself integrate into the comIn the meantime, concerned community members were thrown project, that private investment in the area was unfeasible, munity at a district level? Will this be a logical continuation off the scent. Last week, Selig Enterprises of Atlanta, the ultimately clearing the way for a business model known for of downtown, or a self-contained shopping center? The kind development group working on the project, requested a permit destroying Main Streets to waltz into downtown Athens. of retail browsing that makes downtown’s network of small to demolish all the buildings in the project area, many of Doc’s remained busy since then, though, and the ink was shops work is a fundamentally different business model from which are on the National Register of Historic Places, includbarely dry on EDF head Matt Forshee’s resignation before the one-stop-shop big box that the 100,000 square feet figure ing the Jittery Joe’s Roaster. That move brings this project out Eldridge began circulating a plan for his Chamber to take over suggests. The southeast approach into downtown Athens will into the light once and for all. now be entrusted to these developers, According to ACC Commissioner Kelly and given that they’ve made no effort to Girtz, who has met with representatives involve the community in this project, of the development team, plans call for it’s unlikely that the development will be roughly 200,000 square feet of developrepresentative of our identity and sense ment, including a 100,000-square-foot of place, upon which so many other big-box retailer—most likely Walmart— aspects of our economy hinge. and about 220 bedrooms worth of resiSo, what chance does the community dential development. Apparently, this have to voice its opinion on this projcan all be built by right under existing ect? The most effective place to begin zoning, without any chance for citizens may be to start talking about these to weigh in. For scale, the size of the historic buildings. This project will wipe big-box component alone is about twice out a large part of our National Register as large as the average supermarket. Warehouse Historic District. The big box The project will be highly controveris to be located on the eastern end of sial, and the developers know that— the site, while those historic buildings which is why they’ve moved discreetly, are clustered to the northwest. There’s with the demolition permits being their Will an out-of-town developer wipe out a National Register Historic District in order to build a big-box superstore? no reason why the retail and residential first official act. The way the project has spaces that will accompany the big box proceeded also raises many more interesting questions about the EDF. Among other things, the proposal suggests that “it component can’t reuse these buildings, incorporating them what exactly the illegal executive session of the Economic is anticipated that the EDF would contribute an amount to be into a more organic neighborhood fabric that feels like an Development Foundation in September means in context. determined to Eldridge’s salary, expense and overhead.” Many extension of downtown, rather than an independent shopping Mayor Nancy Denson, who has been in conversations with around town were dissatisfied with the performance of both center plopped into the middle of the city. If the community the developers for a while now, called that illegal meeting, and the Chamber and EDF already, and if Eldridge’s illegal actions in wants to start talking about this site, that’s the place to start. now has some explaining to do. Although the “Blue Heron” that meeting have effectively helped open the door to big-box Of course, this shouldn’t be a referendum on Walmart. The river district was itself a controversial notion, it was one that developers that might outcompete local businesses, he hardly question is whether or not the community should get a say was being discussed in the public arena, with elected repredeserves a raise. in its own future. It’s about not being given a chance to put sentatives of the citizenry ultimately driving it. For the mayor Of course, it’s not as if the river district had been the our values on the table. Maybe a corporate big-box superstore to bring that public discussion to an end, effectively clearing first opportunity to discuss a plan for downtown that might is a good fit for downtown Athens, and maybe it isn’t. That’s the way for an obviously controversial private project of which have left us with more recourse as a community to discuss a conversation we need to have. None of our elected leaders she has inside knowledge to proceed unscrutinized, is incredthe current project. It seems as if every recent development have yet shown much interest in that idea, though, and they ibly worrying. Does she work for the citizens of Athens who in the area has prompted calls to actually develop a master seem to be putting a lot of faith in these developers to do the elected her, or for Selig Enterprises? plan for downtown, from the Classic Center expansion to the right thing. If this project turns out all right, we should conDowntown Athens is a gem of independent commerce, recWashington Street parking deck to 909 Broad and other stusider ourselves very, very lucky. ognized nationally, and for a Walmart to be built within spitdent housing projects. Never, though, have our commissioners ting distance of that should certainly cause alarm, especially felt compelled to prepare for the inevitable. Kevan Williams athensrising@flagpole.com
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Help Set the Table: A long-standing Thanksgiving tradition for many people wishing to show gratitude for everything they have in their life is to help out those in the community who are in need of more. Local soup kitchen Our Daily Bread will be closed on Thanksgiving due to overwhelming community response in hospitality, but other locations serving Thanksgiving Day meals to the public include Timothy Baptist Church, the Campus View Church of Christ and Emmanuel Episcopal. Volunteers can also help provide a meal to one of the families in the transitional housing program for mothers and their dependent children through the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. Contact volunteer@
experienced volunteer instructors, to compete for the Audience Favorite and Judges’ Favorite awards. The Audience Favorite title will be determined through voting at the show (one vote for every $1 donation) and online. All proceeds will benefit Project Safe, a nonprofit organization working to end domestic violence through prevention and educational programs, crisis intervention and supportive services for survivors. Tickets can be purchased through the Classic Center box office by calling (706) 357-4444 or visiting www. classiccenter.com and are $10 for students with IDs and children and $15 for adults. For more details and to vote for your top competitors, visit www.project-safe.org.
Occupy ATHICA: Many people have been searching for ways to fuel political discussion beyond holding signs along roadsides and camping out in tents, especially now that temperatures are dropping. Well, ATHICA is now accepting submissions for “OCCUPY: This Is What Democracy Looks Like,” a benefit exhibit exploring the Occupy Wall Street movement (on display through Jan. 8). The works of 99 artists will be offered for $99, $9.99 and 99¢, with proceeds supporting OWS. If you are a local artist interested in having your work included, email curator Tatiana Veneruso at occupy@ athens.org with a URL or jpegs representative of your work and a reliable phone number, and tell her whether you would like your work to be available to the public in exchange for a $9.99 or $99 donation amount (profit splits available for the latter). The exhibit is also interested in incorporating performance art (comedy, music, poetry, etc.), for which a brief description or video of should The Athens Area Humane Society is hosting a Holiday Pet Food be emailed. The deadline for subDrive for its Food Bowl program through Dec. 15. missions is Dec. 3, although spots will fill up on a first-come, firsthelpathenshomeless.org for instructions on served basis, and entries must be delivered on how to be paired with a family. The Athens or before Sunday, Dec. 11. A “Draw-In” and Area Humane Society is similarly hosting reception will kick off the exhibit on Saturday, a Holiday Pet Food Drive for its Food Bowl Dec. 17 from 1-3 p.m., during which the pubprogram through Dec. 15 to gather unopened lic is invited to drop by and add their own bags of cat and dog food that will be distribsketch to the 99-cent wall. Check out www. uted to pet owners who would otherwise have athica.org for more information. difficulty feeding their pets this holiday season. Visit www.AthensHumaneSociety.org for a Kill Your TV: Registration for late winter list of drop-off locations, Food Bowl applicaand spring programs through ACC Leisure tions and to donate online. Services begins Dec. 3 for residents and Dec. 7 for non-residents. This upcoming season’s Step Up: The latest brainchild of Pat Priest, lineup includes a wide array of art and dance the mastermind behind Dancing with the classes, theatre workshops, fitness and nature Athens Stars, will shake the stage of the programs, Spring Break camps, holiday events Classic Center on Dec. 4. Initially inspired by and more. Registration takes place at the locathe MAD (Men Against Domestic Violence) tion of the program unless otherwise noted, Steppers exhibition that debuted during the and full details can be found online at www. 2010 Dancing with the Athens Stars, Priest athensclarkecounty.com/leisure. Sign-ups for and her co-producer Joan Prittie created classes, seminars and workshops at the State Stomp Out Domestic Violence as a new step Botanical Garden are also currently underway. competition. The lineup consists of eight This winter’s schedule includes workshops such teams representing local businesses and comas “Watercolor Inspired by Nature,” “Cooking munity groups: the Athens Banner-Herald, The in the Garden: Bringing the Brine” and Links, Project Safe, The Omni, Professional “Design Basics for Edible Landscaping,” among Sisters of Empowerment, St. Mary’s Healthcare certification courses in medicinal plants, tree System, Orange Twin and Athens Regional identification and vegetative plant propagaMedical Center. Over the past several weeks, tion. Online registration is available at www. these teams of novices have been preparbotgarden.uga.edu. ing routines full of choreographed clapping, stomping and shouting, under the direction of Jessica Smith misc@flagpole.com
For many, this time of year is full of nostalgia. Rituals like Thanksgiving help us mark time in our lives and remember family holidays past. Sometimes these are warm recollections, but sometimes the past is recalled with cringing regret or longing for an impossible perfection that never was… No Place Like Home: This kind of dream world is one Nina Barnes has created in her “Tilted Series”: 15 mixed-media pieces on display at the Faculty Building at Gainesville State College’s Oconee campus. Norwegian artist Barnes, who is of Montreal mastermind Kevin Barnes’ spouse, describes the inspiration for these artworks as they occurred between the release of two of Montreal albums. She says: “It was, to a degree, a reaction to years of working towards realizing other people’s visions and wishes.”
This exhibit was coordinated in conjunction with the “Georgia Roots” exhibition on the GSC’s Gainesville campus, which highlights the transformation of music from its traditional beginnings to its contemporary state. Barnes’ work will be on display at the Oconee campus through Dec. 8, with an artist’s reception on Dec. 1 at noon. Contact Gallery Director Beth Sale at bsale@gsc.edu for more information.
Sand and Spices: Back in Athens, Mohammed el-Ganouby’s paintings in encaustic are on display at ARTini’s Art Lounge on Broad Street downtown. Though working in completely different media and styles, el-Ganouby’s work is also concerned with nostalgia, nomadism and the idea of “home.” As an Egyptian now living in the American South, his work explores how culture creates a collective identity. “A recurring feature of my paintings, installations and mixed-media pieces is the use of raw materials—sand, wood, spices and wax—chosen both for their association with rural southern Egypt, where I grew up, and for their suggestion of primitiveness. The use of such materials draws on my own individual memories of time and place, speaks to collective local histories and plays with common stereotypes of Egypt’s rural population as being both backward and the living embodiment of authentic Egyptian culture,” he explains. Reminiscent of Mark Rothko’s paintings, el-Ganouby builds up color and texture in rectangular Nina Barnes’ mixed-media works are on display at Gainesville State planes to create what appear College’s Oconee campus through Dec. 8. to be doorways or portals. The image on the canvas is a threshThe scenes she has developed in this series old, sometimes occupied by vague figures are wonderfully colored and textured. Often, scratched into the pigmented wax and other a figure at the left foreground engages our times vacant. Though not really figurative, one focus. These characters’ faces are made up untitled painting appears to be an abstracted of layers so that it appears they wear masks, landscape. The lower portion of the canvas is and the way Barnes has constructed their dominated by pigment textured like oxidized visages makes it unclear which is the “real” rust while the blue sky hangs above, the two flesh and what is the disguise. Most of the squares connected by cross-hatching and the figures stand in front of geometricized houses barest outline of trees or reeds incised into and picket fences simplified into visual metathe wax. El-Ganouby’s paintings are exhibphors for “home.” Trees and mountains in the ited opposite portraits and rural scenes by background stand against skies textured with Madison, GA painter Cheryl Whitestone. On stylized snowflakes or blue craquelure. Barnes view through early December. says that these images represent “a troubled longing for belonging—the nomad that has The Art of War: The intersection of our public nowhere to return. The houses are just dreams, and private selves is the subject of the current not in reach; it’s the Other’s safe haven.” issue of The Georgia Review. In addition to Her artwork has a heartbreakingly beautiessays and short stories on this theme, the fall ful melancholy about it. “Tilted Travel,” for issue includes images of artwork by war veterexample, shows two figures alike in appearans titled the “Combat Paper Project.” ance holding a red thread between them. Mindy Wilson, Managing Editor, describes Perhaps siblings, perhaps two parts of a single the project: “The ‘CPP’ is an organization self as in Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait “The Two devoted to helping war veterans try to make Fridas,” they stand in front of a small house, some peace with their battlefield experiences the thread connecting them both to the home. by teaching them how to make handmade A memory of childhood connects them, even paper out of their old uniforms. The work we though they seem to occupy different places. published is a series of prints these vets made, The idea of how we revise memories over time featuring their interpretations of traditional meshes perfectly with Barnes’ creative process. war images on this so-called ‘combat paper.’” She says, “The process begins with watercolor Check out the portfolio at http://garev. and hand-drawn figures, which are combined uga.edu/fall11/artintro.html and look for the in collage format. Layers and layers of texfall issue in bookstores. ture are added and then printed—only to be altered again with watercolor and ink.” Caroline Barratt arts@flagpole.com
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movie dope Some releases may not be showing locally this week. • indicates new review ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (PG) Santa’s youngest son, Arthur Christmas (v. James McAvoy), hopes to use his dad’s high-tech equipment, capable of delivering toys worldwide in a single night, to complete an urgent Christmas Eve mission. Aardman Animations, the studio behind Wallace & Gromit, return for their first feature since Flushed Away, which didn’t quite set the box office afire. The very British cast includes Jim Broadbent as Santa, Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Claus, Bill Nighy as Grandsanta and Hugh Laurie as Steve. A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR CHRISTMAS (R) Six years after the doped duo’s adventures in Guantanamo Bay, Harold and Kumar (John Cho and Kal Penn) get into the 3D Christmas spirit after Kumar burns down Harold’s father-in-law’s prized Christmas tree. This tragedy sends them on a night-long search for the perfect tree that involves Neil Patrick Harris and shooting Santa Claus. The trailers are making sure to push the high quotient of sex and violence, especially during Sunday’s NFL games on Fox. CONTAGION (PG-13) Steven Soderbergh’s new “What if…” epidemic chiller is an excellent featurelength “Twilight Zone.” What if a deadly new, highly communicable virus entered the population? How quickly and effectively would the world’s governments and health agencies (represented by Laurence Fishburne, Kate Winslet, Bryan Cranston and Marion Cotillard) respond? What sort of wildfire would spread via the blogosphere (thanks, Jude Law)? How would the rest of us (Matt Damon stars as the people’s proxy) respond as loved ones (like Gwyneth Paltrow) quickly and mysteriously fall ill? Screenwriter Scott Z. Burns (The Informant!) answers all these queries as Soderbergh clinically depicts this eerily possible apocalyptic scenario. This excellent human horror movie is unfolds like a zombie movie where the zombies are microscopic and nearly impossible to avoid. Tension builds and spread like the dully named virus, MEV-1. Contagion plucks chords tonally similar to those of Jose Saramago’s novel, Blindness, but more effectively than Fernando Meirelles’ adaptation. Extra points for Cliff Martinez’s pulsing, electronic score. FOOTLOOSE (PG-13) Let’s go ahead and dispel any thoughts that the Kevin Bacon starrer is somehow above being remade. What Hustle & Flow filmmaker
Craig Brewer has done in remaking the seminal ‘80s flick is impressive. Brewer relocates the dance banning town of Bomont from Oklahoma to Georgia, adding another film to Brewer’s resume of intriguing cinematic stories about the New South. Ren MacCormack (Kenny Wormald, looking like he transferred from Rydell High) migrates south to live with his aunt and uncle (Kim Dickens and scene-stealing Ray McKinnon, an Adel native and Oscar winner). There he runs afoul of Rev. Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid), who instituted the dancing ban after his son died in a car accident, and woos Moore’s beautiful, troubled daughter, Ariel (Julianne Hough, “Dancing with the Stars”). Brewer’s movie has a nice rhythm and does the South more justice than any other major Hollywood release. Appealing supporting turns by Miles Teller and Ziah Colon in the roles originated by the late Chris Penn and Sarah Jessica Parker are central to the movie’s nostalgic success, but the excellent use and updating of the bestselling soundtrack seals the deal. Get ready to kick off those Sunday shoes again. • HAPPY FEET TWO (PG) Maybe I don’t get the appeal of penguins. Neither animated feature has interested me very much despite the high quality computer animation and voice work. Happy Feet Two might be the most bored I have been in a theater this year. First film hero Mumble (v. Elijah Wood) must rescue his entire penguin colony after a glacial calamity. Fortunately, he can count on the help of best bud, Ramon (again energetically voiced by Robin Williams), new flying pal, the Mighty Sven (v. Hank Azaria), and some elephant seals led by Beachmaster Brian (v. Richard Carter). The plot is a non-starter needed to justify a number of song-and-dance routines a la “Glee.” The climactic rendition of “Under Pressure” might not make up for the boredom that precedes it, but it sure outshines any other scene. If not for the scene-stealing Brad Pitt and Matt Damon as a punny Krill duo, one might not even realize they’re not watching the first film. HOLLYWOOD COP (NR) 1987. Bad Movie Night fave filmmaker Amir Shervan gets a second screening with his first English language film, a precursor to Samurai Cop, screened on Bad Movie Night back in July 2010. Don’t be fooled by the seeming appearance of famed actor Robert Mitchum;
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that near lookalike is actually his oldest son, Jim Mitchum. Astute observers might also recognize Troy Donahue and Aldo Ray. Oh, you’re probably dying to know what Hollywood Cop is about? Some generic potboiler about a detective rescuing a kidnapped kid from gangsters. HUGO (PG) Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese directs his first family film and his first 3D movie on the cusp of 70. In 1930s Paris, a young boy named Hugo (Asa Butterfield, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas) investigates a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. Academy Award nominated screenwriter John Logan (Gladiator and The Aviator) adapts the book by Brian Selznick. With Sacha Baron Cohen, Chloe Grace Moretz, Ray Winstone and Jude Law. IMMORTALS (R) An in-spirit sequel of style to Zack Snyder’s 300, Immortals cannot conjure the historical magic of that 2006 blockbuster, but it is certainly more visually appealing than the bland, ugly Clash of the Titans. One of Greek mythology’s greatest mortal heroes, Theseus (Henry Cavill, the soon-to-be-Superman), gets his
Murphy, Johnny Galecki and Vincent Kartheiser (“Mad Men”). JACK AND JILL (PG) Adam Sandler must have thought the fake movies from Funny People had real potential to have signed on for this pitiful comedy where he plays both Jack Sadelstein and his twin sister, Jill. They key to the entire one-joke movie is that Sandler makes an ugly woman. Jill’s homeliness and her lack of self-awareness propel one lame gag after another. Sandler’s usual pals (Allen Covert, Nick Swardson) and celebrity cameos pepper the cast. Al Pacino’s appearance is the least likely and most unfortunate as he plays himself as a desperate man smitten with Jill. Regrettably, the flick also features more than a handful of casually stereotypical racial humor, though everything, even the lazy plotting and joke writing, is executed with the amiability that typifies its star. However, geniality is no excuse for Sandler fans to continue his string of unsubtle, unoriginal comedy hits. J. EDGAR (R) Clint Eastwood directs nothing overwhelmingly with this fairly straightforward biopic of the visionary American crime fighter J. Edgar
Froggy went a-courtin’! exploits to foil King Hyperion’s (a quirky Mickey Rourke, who one can imagine bullying his way to portraying the villainous royal however he damn well pleased) plan to release the Titans and overthrow the gods told on the big screen. Quite probably the most visually striking film of the year, thanks to the genius of director Tarsem Singh (The Cell), the action adventure fails exactly as other films from the theater of the videogame have. Whereas cinematic videogames intercut predominantly weak storytelling with interactivity, films striving to look like videogames (the films of Zack Snyder and Paul W.S. Anderson) have yet to overcome their inability to be interactive, leaving the audience with thrilling visuals and a static, shallow narrative experience. Immortals’ dramatic sequences equate the cutscenes of a videogame, and they bore far more than the violent, bloody action thrills you never get to play. IN TIME (PG-13) Gattaca writerdirector Andrew Niccol tweaks the sci-fi genre again with this take on Logan’s Run. In a future world, everyone is genetically engineered to stop aging at 25. To ward off overcrowding, people are also designed to only live to 26. In this ageless new society, a man accused of murder (Justin Timberlake) goes on the lam with a pretty hostage (Amanda Seyfried, Mamma Mia!). With Olivia Wilde, Alex Pettyfer, Cillian
Hoover. The two-hour plus awards-bait is a showcase for likely Oscar nominee Leonardo DiCaprio. The 37-year-old actor wastes not a moment of screen time, during much of which he’s clad in ultra-believable makeup as the aged Hoover, dictating his memoir to a string of junior G-men. The film unfolds as a sort of greatest hits of Hoover’s life. He recounts his promotion to the head of the FBI, the Lindbergh case, his close, working relationship with longtime secretary Helen Gundy (Naomi Watts), his close, private relationship with Clyde Tolson (Armie Hammer, The Social Network), and his too-close relationship with his mother (Dame Judi Dench). Oscar winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black does not write this film with anywhere near the introspective depth of Milk; J. Edgar offers too few insights into an intriguingly complex subject who had his fingers in so many of America’s historical pies. It’s simply a nice Cliff’s Notes version of what would probably be a mammoth biography through which to plow. THE LAST MOUNTAIN (NR) This documentary reveals the battle to protect the health and environment of local communities from the destructive power of the big coal industry in Appalachia. MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE (R) Another Olsen sister, Elizabeth, is taking a different route to stardom than her now infamous elder twin sisters,
Mary-Kate and Ashley. Sporting the year’s most easily abused title, Martha Marcy May Marlene stars Olsen attempting to reassimilate into her family after escaping from an abusive cult. Writer-director Sean Durkin’s first feature was a hit at Sundance, picking up a Grand Jury Prize nomination. The presence of John Hawkes (an Academy Award nominee for Winter’s Bone) never hurts. l THE MUPPETS (PG) The Muppet Theater is again under threat as an oilman plots to raze that venerable landmark. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzy Bear, Gonzo and the rest of the Muppets stage the Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever to help save their home. I’m excited to see what longtime fan Jason Segel, his cowriter and Forgetting Sarah Marshall director Nicholas Stoller and director James Bobin (“Flight of the Conchords” writerdirector) have in store for the greatest puppets of all time. In grand Muppet tradition, expect tons of cameos. PUSS IN BOOTS (PG) Shrek’s fairy tale may have moved on to happily ever after, but Puss in Boots (v. Antonio Banderas) is still itching for a fight. His spinoff reveals the swordfighting antics that led up to Puss meeting up with Shrek and company. Naturally, this flick was once slated for a direct-to-DVD release; will the cat be able to match the ogre’s blockbuster results? Director Chris Miller previously helmed Shrek the Third. Featuring the voices of Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis. THE SKIN I LIVE IN (R) How exciting! The new Pedro Almodovar is scheduled to arrive at Cine before the end of the year. The Spanish film legend notched his fourth Palme d’Or nomination from Cannes for his newest collaboration with Muse, Penelope Cruz. A brilliant plastic surgeon (Antonio Banderas) experiments on a beautiful, volatile woman with the new, indestructible, synthetic skin he’s created. Apparently, the good doctor might have more of a past with his patient than first thought. The poster looks very “Nip/Tuck.” THE SMURFS (PG) The live action/ CGI hybrid version of The Smurfs is not as bad as its atrocious trailers would imply, thanks largely to the smurfish talents of Neil Patrick Harris. Thanks to the clumsy plotting via Clumsy Smurf (v. Anton Yelchin), Papa Smurf (v. Jonathan Winters), Smurfette (v. Katy Perry), Gutsy Smurf (v. Alan Cumming), Grouchy Smurf (v. George Lopez), Brainy Smurf (v. Fred Armisen) and Clumsy are chased to New York City by Gargamel (Hank Azaria) and his cat, Azrael. Intriguingly, the scripters throw in unnecessary but welcome nods to the Smurfs’ Belgian roots and creator Peyo, a cleverness undercut by their own poor gags and the blandly unattractive movie. TAKE SHELTER (R) You’re not alone in thinking that the center is no longer holding and that America is coming undone. Curtis (Michael Shannon), a blue-collar guy living in Ohio with his wife, Samantha (Jessica Chastain), and their deaf daughter, Hannah (Tova Stewart), understands exactly what you’re feeling. Haunted by doom-laden visions of the end times—sinister storms, weird bird-flight configurations, auditory hallucinations and recurring nightmares of being attacked by phantom assailants—Curtis fixates
on cleaning out the backyard storm shelter in preparation for doomsday. Are the visions foreshadowing the Apocalypse or is Curtis just going crazy? Arkansas-born director Jeff Nichols’ first feature, Shotgun Stories (also starring Shannon), was a solid debut set in the heartland, chronicling a modern-day family feud. Take Shelter is a leap forward, building on his already assured widescreen compositions (courtesy of cinematographer Adam Stone) and an affinity for drawing out naturalistic performances from his cast. This time, however, an element of the fantastic binds the narrative, generating a heightened paranoia and unease that is comparable to the subjective psychological horror of Polanski’s classic Repulsion and Todd Haynes’ environmental body-horror tale Safe. Shannon, an actor who exudes menace even when nothing particularly ominous is occurring, crafts a brilliantly restrained performance as Curtis, adding to his already impressive resumé as the character actor of choice with leadingman chops. Take Shelter is not a horror movie in any strict sense. There’s no whiff of the Gothic here or the traces of blood-curdling terror that a slasher movie provides. What’s unleashed, though, is just as disturbing, if not more so, because of its familiarity. The world has shifted underneath Curtis’ feet. His duties—to provide for his family, keep his job, pay his bills on time—are recognizable, and the fear of losing it all (including his sanity), especially at a time when society seems to be fraying on a vast scale, makes for distressing though always riveting viewing. Had this been released in the gloried 1970s, the decade where its stylistic influences are rooted, it’s tempting to imagine the Spielberg of Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind helming it for a major studio. With just two movies, Nichols shows remarkable promise as one of the best American filmmakers around. [Hill] TOWER HEIST (PG-13) With the help of a con (Eddie Murphy), a group of working stiffs (including Ben Stiller, Matthew Broderick, Casey Affleck, Gabourey Sidibe and Michael Pena) plan a Danny Ocean-type heist on the high-rise home of the rich guy that took all of their money in a Ponzi scheme. This action comedy from oft-maligned Brett Ratner, who really missed his decade (imagine the ‘80s buddy cop movies he could have made), also stars Tea Leoni, Alan Alda and Judd Hirsch. • THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN—PART 1 (PG13) I really wanted to actively dislike the penultimate Twilight movie. I certainly don’t feel kindly about the book upon which it’s based. Yet somehow, between the page and screen, Stephenie Meyer’s loopy final novel morphed into a bit of a horror movie. While honeymooning, Edward and Bella (Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart) finally do it, and the 18-yearold bride winds up pregnant with a miraculous vampire-human hybrid. Director Bill Condon (Dreamgirls) provides the best looking Twilight movie to date, but he’s still saddled with Meyer’s poorly motivated characters and her desperate rewriting of her universe’s own rules in order to escape narrative jams. Fortunately, the deadly vampiric pregnancy is a cool angle once the film escapes the overlong first act honeymoon, consisting of super softcore love scenes and a lot of chess. Billy Burke’s wry, understated Charlie remains the series’ saving grace, and he’s just not around enough to counteract the infuriatingly mopey leads. Taylor Lautner’s Jacob still seems like a better option for Bella. Thankfully, Meyer’s teen-girlfairy-tale-turned-prolife-screed will be over after one more movie. Drew Wheeler
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film notebook threats & promises News of Athens’ Cinema Scene Cute Girl Less Fun When Nice: A while back, major film studios not to cease distribution when I first decided to devote the opening of archival 35mm prints. Because 35mm segment of this column to a brief (or not so films are difficult and expensive to store and much) discussion of the last movie I’d seen, ship, major studios are discontinuing rentwhatever it was, I think I mentioned that that als, which will make repertory screenings just might sometimes prove an embarrassing propabout obsolete. That’s an absolute disaster for osition. This is one of those times. See, what the many, many people who understand that happened was, I was in the kitchen workwatching a projected film print in a theater ing on something, as I am now, on a recent with an audience is the way movies are truly weekend afternoon, while Mrs. Film Notebook meant to be seen; if you’re one of those (and was watching something on the big TV in if you’re reading this column, you should the adjacent room, or dozing there, maybe. be), go online and sign the petition at www. I kept catching bits and pieces of what was thepetitionsite.com/1/fight-for-35mm. I don’t on; it sounded like a romantic comedy with know if it’ll do any good, but the chances of extremely frank sexual dialogue between the it getting somebody’s attention improve with leads, laced with some unambiguously R-rated each signature. vulgarities. n Ciné Action: One of the things being put Naturally, I was intrigued. I stumbled together by Ciné’s programming committee across it later that evening and watched it. (which I’m on) is a film noir festival projected Turns out the film I’d been half-enjoying entirely from 35mm prints, hopefully in early from the other room was Love and Other 2012. Obviously, given the circumstances Drugs, a “funny/dramatic” romance with Jake described above, that will be an opportunity Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway (and Oliver not to miss; in the meantime, though, there’s Platt! And Hank Azaria!), set, oddly, amid the plenty coming down the pipe to get excited healthcare economic sector at the mid-90s about. Opening Nov. 25 is Pedro Almodovar’s dawn of Viagra (it was tough to know whether Pfizer had paid a boatload for “promotional considerations”: the drug company has a pervasive presence, but it’s not shown in a very good light). Turns out he’s an unscrupulous young hotshot drug rep, and she’s got early-onset Parkinsons—and the emotional pain associated with that is making her mean. Turns out she’s not as much fun once you get to know her, kind of like the movie, which, it turns out, was cowritten and directed by Antonio Banderas and Elena Anaya in Pedro Almodovar’s The Skin I Live In, opening Friday, Nov. 25 at Ciné. Edward Zwick, which is never a good thing. The Skin I Live In, which reunites the direcNeedless to say, Annie and Jake are both, it tor with Antonio Banderas and sounds like a turns out, really nice people once they grow cross between Eyes Without a Face and, um, to accept their mutual love. The less said an Almodovar film… On Dec. 2 comes Lars about it, the better. Von Trier’s Melancholia, which despite the director’s amazing behavior upon its debut Sad News: Word came down last week that at Cannes earlier this year sounds like it may Video Link, a mainstay of local, independent be his best film. That will serve as the next DVD rental, is closing its doors. Its propriinstallment in the Director Spotlight Series, etor, Link Souter, has spent decades supplywith my fellow programming committee meming Athenian film lovers with a well chosen ber and UGA Film Studies grad Matt Noller and always interesting selection of films on introducing it Tuesday, Nov. 6… Margin Call, home video, first as the longtime manager of which looks fantastic, is scheduled to open Video Library, and for the past several years Dec. 9, then in January we get Polanski’s at his own store, which is now selling off all Carnage, Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method its stock at bargain prices. The closing of and Aki Kaurismäki’s Le Havre, for which the Link’s shop is just another illustration of how strange, difficult and unpredictable a time this critical praise has been as enthusiastic and as unanimous as any film I can remember in the is in all areas of film viewership (see below past year or so… It bears mentioning that item), and especially for independent video Ciné is still in the midst of a membership stores. All the more reason to make it a point drive as it prepares for its transition to full to support the ones we have left, which basinonprofit status in January. So, if you’re not cally amounts to Vision Video now. Good luck, a member and think you should be, go ahead Link—we’ll miss you. and sign up now. You can find details on the new membership packages (along with trailers Hail Mary Pickford?: Speaking of the radiand more info on the films listed above, plus cally shifting landscape of film viewing, Julia some cool upcoming special events) at www. 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FLAGPOLE.COM ∙ NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Music News And Gossip Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. You’ll hear this from all sides this week, but it’s true: look around at all you have to be thankful for and then be thankful for it. Even if you think you have nothing that qualifies, I guarantee you someone else thinks you do. So, with that, let’s get into this week’s music news and be thankful that my Dr. Seuss moment is over…
warmest invitations get the special attention, so be sincere and make sure you can handle having such an event. Then drop a line to musictapescaroling2011@gmail.com and let him know you’re able and willing. I’ve attended these shows every year since they started, and they are truly something special. Don’t miss out.
Hey Hey, My My: If you’re wanting to catch a glimpse of the next generation of Athens music, then get yourself over to the Melting Point on Thursday, Dec. 1 and see The Second Sons. The band has been working steadily for the past year or so, and has racked up an impressive list of opening slots, including Bloodkin and Drive-By Truckers. This
Good Tidings: Athens studio legend John Keane has made a special holiday record with his two daughters, Paige and Rachel. Performing as We Three Keanes, the album is titled O Christmas, Where Art Thou? and it’s a quite pleasant listen. The three do faithful renditions of Christmas classics such as “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “O Holy Night,”
The Second Sons night they’ll be playing with Athens band The Woodgrains. Both bands, actually, were nominated for the award of “Upstart Band of the Year” by this very publication, so maybe there’s something to that. Both bands play tunes in the vein of Americana-ish rock, with Woodgrains being the slicker one. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the music starts at 8:30 p.m. For more information, please see www.facebook.com/the2ndsons. Tuning In: Congratulations go out to WUGA-TV, which has just passed the milestone of producing its 150th television broadcast of the popular WUGA-FM show “It’s Friday.” WUGA-TV is a partnership between UGA and Georgia Public Television and can be viewed locally via Charter Cable Television on channel six. “It’s Friday” features performances by local and out-of-town artists playing acoustic or otherwise stripped-down versions of their songs in an intimate setting each Friday at 3 p.m. WUGA-FM is available at 91.7 and 97.9 on your FM radio dial. For more information, please see www.wuga.uga.edu. This One Thing I Know: In what has already become an annual tradition, Julian Koster (Music Tapes) will take his Christmas tour around the nation again this season. Seeking to play homes across the country Nov. 28–Dec. 12, Koster is accepting invitations now. The way it works is: you decide if you want Koster and his crew to come set up in your house, then you drop him a line, and he decides if it’s the right type of situation and whether it could work. Only the kindest and
“The First Noel,” “Good King Wenceslas” and more. The album is available on CD and via digital download over at www.johnkeanestudios.com. What We Do Is Secret: The Secret Record Swap is happening again Saturday, Dec. 3 at the 40 Watt. Organized by Chris Razz and Low Yo Yo Stuff Records, the event is open to dealers of all types of musical wares (records, videos, CDs, tapes, etc.). If you’re interested in selling stuff, you better get on it and contact Razz via chris@chrisrazz.com or call 706206-0766. Don’t you want to be a part of it? Sure you do. For all other information, please see www.facebook.com/secretrecordswap. Pay Attention to This: I put this news last because I think people tend to read the first and last paragraphs immediately before diving into the center. Anyway, Nuçi’s Space is working to help provide low-cost health care for Athens’ creative community, but they’ve got to have input from y’all! So musicians, artists, performers and support staff, please take the time to fill out their online survey located at www.tinyurl.com/7awgl37 and encourage others to do the same. Basically, they need to know what the community’s needs are before they can fashion a program that suits those needs. So, take a few minutes and let ‘em know. If you’ve got any questions or comments, you can drop a line to nucis-spacecommunity-health-project@googlegroups. com. Gordon Lamb threatsandpromsies@flagpole.com
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iven just one word to describe David Bazan (an unenviable task, because he’s worth many more), the choice seems pretty easy: comfortable. That comfort hasn’t come easily for the former Pedro the Lion frontman; it has been a long, strange journey from an evangelical Christian upbringing (and Pedro’s music being influenced by such) to an agnosticism that carries his solo material. “I’ve worked pretty hard to process things in a way that will leave me adjusted,” says Bazan. “It was such a transformative thing to allow myself to think what I actually think, rather than have to toe some party line or adhere to a belief system that didn’t fully resonate with me. Politics and indie rock and fashion, all these other sectors, we tend to conform to norms. It’s been so great, and I have so much more peace than I ever did when I felt that I had to conform to certain ways of thinking.” The perception is of a hard shift between the two incarnations (Christian vs. agnostic) of David Bazan. However, he will be the first to tell you that the shift was far from an overnight epiphany. “I think all of the ways I’ve expressed myself are basically coming from the same place. A lot of the references to Christianity in the Pedro stuff were often negative and expressing disenfranchisement and doubt,” he says. “So, in a sense, you can trace the shift back to the very first Pedro full-length. But it really started to come to the surface in 2004 or 2005 when I started questioning some of the fundamental premises of my faith or my belief system. And then shit just unraveled from there in what seems to me now to be in a very positive way.” As you might expect, fans of Pedro (and the band’s message) haven’t all been on board with Bazan’s outlook on the new record, Strange Negotiations, but Bazan has found perhaps more allies than he may have expected. “I assumed [with Pedro the Lion records] that exactly nobody would be interested in it,” laughs Bazan. “I felt like my perspective on those issues (religion, politics) would be either offensive to people who understood the language I was speaking, or it would just be irritating to people who didn’t understand the language. But as it turned out, there
were a lot more people who were in the very same grey area that I was in regarding that stuff. So, that was nice, and, as a matter of fact, there are still people who are practicing Christians who still find something to value in [the new record].” Bazan is quick to note that it’s not just intellectual growth he has noticed over the years. Rather, he has matured as much with an instrument in his hand as he has a pen. “Pedro was always a three-piece band, and I hated my guitar playing all throughout that period. It really irritated me how incapable of expressing myself I really was,” he says. “So, in the process of coming out with the band again in 2009, I just tried to stay away from that [laughs]. I played bass first in a five-piece band, and then it was a four-piece band, and suddenly here we are in 2011, and I’m back to the exact same format we had in Pedro: drums, bass, guitar. It was a very meandering path to get here, but now I can express myself more on the electric guitar, and I have a lot of songs that have more interesting arrangements than I did six years ago.” It’s certainly a paradox: to reach his Zen, Bazan had to more or less accept that certain factions of his somewhat split fanbase will shun him. But to him, his art is now coming from a uniquely real place. “People do music for different motivations, and you see bands that are as concerned with the faction for what they are doing culturally as they are the music they are making. I have a disdain for that motivation of doing music,” he says. “A lot of times, I’ll get reactions from people who say my music is really didactic and tell me why that’s a stupid way to go about it, and I don’t always disagree with that. But when the motivation for people is not wanting to touch on certain things in their songs because it’s unfashionable to others, I can’t understand that.”
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Venice Is Sinking’s Mixtape
Drinking Songs: Hudgins vs. Venice Is Sinking What are you thankful for, Athens? Judging by the makeup of our downtown, alcohol is certainly high on the list. And when things get awkward around the dinner table this Thanksgiving, you might be extra thankful for inviting special guests Jack, Jim and Evan to help ease the tension. For this Mixtape, we enlisted the expertise of Matt Hudgins (of Shit-Hot Country fame) and the crew of orchestral pop band Venice Is Drinking, er, Sinking (don’t let the sweetness of the violas mislead you, VIS is a drinking band) to present their soundtracks for drunken celebrations and wallowing alike. Cheers!
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1. “There Stands the Glass” by Webb Pierce Matt Hudgins: Hey, Venice Is Sinking, let’s meet at the bar around four and see if we can’t shut that sucker down. What do you think? Only thing is, I’m running a little late, so order up and give this jam a listen. Lucas Jensen: Gave it a listen. Awesome. Never heard this one, though we’re all pretty into the golden days of C/W. I love how they can say so much with such economy. That song’s what? A minute-and-a-half? By the way, what’s your poison? We’re scotch drinkers, except Jeremy, who likes the bourbon. MH: Beer is my Poison. Jameson is my Mötley Crüe.
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Matt Hudgins’ Mixtape
2. “Why Do Lonely Men and Women Want to Break Each Other’s Hearts?” by The Star Room Boys MH: OK, sorry about that; I sweated through my shirt from throwing iron at the gym earlier and had to go change. Dave Marr is a real sonofabitch for writing this one, don’t you think? If we can’t get drunk to The Star Room Boys, might as well just pack it in and head to church. LJ: This one’s just a monster. Thanks for choosing it. Dave Marr and Co. were one of Athens’ greatest outfits, and the fact that they aren’t millionaires—along with the existence of Puddle of Mudd—is one of the reasons I question the existence of God. 3. “Chug-A-Lug” by Roger Miller MH: Roger Miller is the man. Don’t you guys love Roger Miller? I love your band. Hey, do you all need an opener for anything any time soon? Because my band is really good. And we would totally do it. Jeremy Sellers: Thanks! You ain’t so shabby yourself. Sheesh, we should get a room. We don’t have a ton of shows coming up on account of writing album number four, but you’re on the docket, sir. And of course we love Roger Miller. Was that a rhetorical question? 4. “Whiskey You’re the Devil” by Clancy Brothers MH: Hey, Karolyn. I bet you’re Irish, right? I’m like 1/32 Irish myself. I got real drunk in NYC for St. Paddie’s one time. Have you ever been to McSor… ? No, it’s cool, finish your Scrabble game. I’ll be right here at the bar. Karolyn Troupe: Matt, a lot of people make that assumption about me due to the red hair, but what makes me seem Irish actually comes from Eastern-European heritage. However, this song could make anyone crave whiskey, whether they’re Irish or not. So, I’m done with Scrabble… I’ll see YOU at the bar. 5. “Whiskey River” (live) by Willie Nelson MH: Take a shot, pussy. I’m looking at you, Daniel. LJ: Daniel couldn’t respond because he is in a cabin on the Blue Ridge Parkway. He asked me to water his tomatoes while he was away. Make of that what you will. As for this song, it’s a great choice, of course, but I actually might prefer the Johnny Bush version… is that sacrilege? 6. “16 Shells from a Thirty Ought Six” by Tom Waits MH: I can’t tell if I’m drunk or just that into this song. And I say that completely out of character from the pretend drunk date we’re on for the sake of this little bit of “legitimate journalism” for Flagpole. Tom Waits is such a freak. LJ: Well, you know how to pick ‘em. Consider this one firmly in our wheelhouse. Swordfishtrombones is in my top three Waits albums. Daniel’s favorite Tom Waits album is Heartattack and Vine… interesting choice! Bob Seger covered this. His version
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stinks. Though we are not anti-Seger, his general persona reminds us of pouring motor oil on a wool sweater. 7. “No Pussy Blues” by Grinderman MH: Ouch. Close to home, bartender. Like a salty snack, the truth often leaves one with a powerful thirst for more booze. Especially when it sounds this Bad-A. LJ: Love Nick Cave. Saw him with the Bad Seeds in 2002, and it might be the best show I’ve ever seen. Haven’t had a chance to check out the Grinderman flavor of Nick Cave live, but I’m sure it kills
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1. “Loving Cup” (demo) by Rolling Stones JS: I love the version that came out on Exile on Main Street, but if you’re going for something a bit more drunk, then look no further than this much earlier version. The sound quality of the one I was able to find on YouTube is atrocious, but I’ve heard this demo with much better audio quality, and it’s glorious. The Stones are obviously pretty wasted (notably Keith), and it’s just a great example of how a song can be quite messy and loose, but still be amazing. MH: Rolling Stones, eh? Never heard of them, but they sound like a real nice little bar band. Don’t mind if I do, good sirs! 2. “Tales Facing Up” by Drive-By Truckers JS: I used to play this song with some of my friends that I was in a band with from Vidalia, GA. I’m not sure if we ever actually played it at a show, but I definitely enjoyed playing it when we would just get drunk at the house. The Truckers were one of the main reasons I moved here back in ‘99 (and the fact that I got into UGA). They’re still one of my favorite bands. MH: This song just reeks of sweat and booze. I’m all thirsty now. Look out… tonight the liquor is calling the shots, Randy! 3. “If Drinking Don’t Kill Me (Her Memory Will)” by George Jones LJ: This is probably an obvious choice, but I can’t think of a better song about drinking from perhaps country music’s most notorious imbiber. Daniel saw George Jones a few years ago, and he described it as “weird,” saying that George didn’t even sing on some songs, sitting in a chair half-comatose. Looks like the drinking did get him after all. MH: Oh, Possum. You are the one thing every drunk son of a drunk has in common with his father. Well, that and alcoholism. You guys are good. Almost too good.
4. “Drinkin’ Bone” by Tracy Byrd LJ: Even for a modern country song, this one has ridiculous lyrics. It featured prominently in one of the oddest (possibly alcohol-fueled) local performances we ever saw. We consider Zach Gresham from Summer Hymns kind of a genius and one of the town’s best songwriters, but this one night at Little Kings he was all over the map, fiddling with drum machines, making random noises, half-playing his own songs, and interwoven with everything was this song over and over again, Venice Is Sinking only played much looser, more atmospheric, and creepier. By the end of the night, it was downright menacing. (much like this rager). We are a completely partnered band MH: I’m calling Jeff Griggs to hang out while this gem’s right now for the first time in a while, so these lyrics have playing. It combines two of my favorite lyrical themes: specifitaken on a thankful lyrical irrelevance to us! cally, drunkenness and wildly inaccurate anatomical descriptions. SHOTS. 8. “I Do Not Know How to Live My Life” by Harvey Milk MH: Oh, crap… how did we end up at the Engine Room 10 5. “Hearts on Fire” by Cut Copy years ago? I must be more wasted than I thought. LJ: Late night, after shows and/or drinks, we like to start LJ: No offense to RPM, but I miss the old, old Engine Room. impromptu dance parties, and Cut Copy’s album, In Ghost When I moved here in 1998, I ended half my nights there. The Colours, is usually the catalyst for this. It’s like the perfect other half I ended at parties that I found out about at the mashup of New Order and Depeche Mode. I’m pretty sure you Engine Room. Those were good times… blurry, but good. I only won’t like this one, Matt. saw Harvey Milk once back then before they broke up (Neutral MH: Haha, I love that about 2/3 through both our mixes we Milk Hotel, too), but it was a blurry good time. get weird in a way that reflects where we like to get drunk. Let me guess, you guys hang out at Go Bar? Dig the bar; dig the 9. “Angel of Death” by Slayer musical change of pace. VODKA SHOTS. Let’s get weird. MH: I think I drink with too many dudes. My 20s would probably have been a lot different if I hadn’t always been 6.”Mamma Mia” by ABBA drawn to places that played stuff like this the closer it got to LJ: ABBA is another late-night impromptu dance party last call. Oh well, my reward will be in heaven. favorite. You can grouse all you want, but ABBA are masters LJ: You might find this surprising, but Venice Is Sinking of concise, complex pop songs; I mean, this jam has, like, six always toasts to Slayer when doing shots, a tradition started choruses or something! After a botched show in Savannah, by our first bassist, Steve Miller (of Savagist and Ceramic Dvck we got slizzered and danced around to ABBA in front of three fame). We’ve kept it going in his honor. Even the most nonscowling straight-edge cyclists who sat on the couch, quietly metal person has to respect Reign in Blood, right? judging us. Karolyn slept in the van that night, and a knife fight erupted around her. Good times. 10. “Sick, Sober and Sorry” by Lefty Frizzell MH: I prefer the Original Cast Recording, but OK. MH: And now we fast-forward to tomorrow “morning.” Hangovers sure suck, but at least we can laugh at our own pain 7. “Indian Outlaw” by Tim McGraw along with Mr. Frizzell. Thanks Venice Is Sinking for a great LJ: Both Daniel and Jeremy suggested this one. I have no time, sorry I called you all those names I don’t remember callidea why. ing you. I really had a lot of fun, I think. And seriously, email MH: FIREWATER SHOTS. Tonight we are all Indian Outlaws. me about that opening slot. I’m totally down. Good job, Venice Is Sinking, now Hudgins Is Stinking. I dunno… LJ: Zzzzzzzzzz. I always think I’m so damn funny when I’m drunk. Cheers.
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Tuesday 22 EVENTS: Boybutante Percentage Night (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) All you have to do is eat, drink and be merry and a percentage of your bill will be donated to the Boybutante AIDS Foundation. www. boybutante.org EVENTS: Dance Dance Party Party (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) A ladies-only freestyle dance session. Every Tuesday. 7:30–8:30 p.m. $6. www.wholemindbodyart.com KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Women Writing Their Lives (Chase Street Warehouses) Our Circle focuses on narrative therapy and memoir. Every Tuesday through November. 6–7:15 p.m. $60 (4 weeks), $100 (8 weeks). thektp@gmail.com, www.holdingwomanspace.com 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. For the next few weeks, a free pitcher of beer goes to the team with the best name! 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Shane’s Rib Shack, College Station) Every Tuesday! 7 p.m. 706-543-0050 GAMES: Trivia (Chango’s Asian Kitchen) Learn facts, eat noodles. Every Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706546-0015 GAMES: Trivia (Alibi) Every Monday night. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010
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GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30–9:30 p.m. 706354-1515
Wednesday 23 EVENTS: Mooseyard Farmers Market (Locos Grill & Pub, Harris St. location) Buy fresh local veggies, meats, honey, eggs, crafts, candles and soaps. 5–8 p.m. 706-548-7803 EVENTS: Thanksgiving Potluck (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Bring a dish to share. Followed by music from Kara Kildare and Eric Sommer. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub EVENTS: Thanksgiving Writing Event (Avid Bookshop) Come write a thank-you note to someone who has made your life a little better. Cards and paper for sale at varying price points. Bring the names and addresses of the recipients; the letters will be mailed the Friday after Thanksgiving. 2–5 p.m. FREE! 706352-2060 KIDSTUFF: Out-of-School Clay Workshop (Good Dirt) Give the kids time to be creative this Thanksgiving break. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $55. www.gooddirt.net KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday for Teens (ACC Library) Up next: Game Day! Play one of the library’s games or bring your favorite from home to share. Ages 11–18. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916
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GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Wednesdays, 8 p.m. (Baldwin St. location) 8:30 p.m. (Broad St. location) 706-5483442 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102
Thursday 24 EVENTS: Annual Thanksgiving Day Buffet (Foundry Park Inn & Spa) All the traditional offerings, plus a pasta station and a grits section. 11:30 a.m. $23.95, $12 (children 5-12). 706-549-7020
Friday 25 ART: Annual Holiday Open House & Sale (Happy Valley Pottery, Watkinsville) Tour the open studios and enjoy various craft demonstrations throughout the day. 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-5922 ART: Bendzunas Glass Holiday Open House (Bendzunas Glass, Comer, GA) Local arts and crafts, a blown-glass prize drawing, live music and live glassblowing demonstrations. Reception Nov. 25. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! 706-783-5869 ART: Holiday Open House & Sale (Chappelle Gallery) Browse the gallery of 125 local and national artists. Refreshments served. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 706-310-0985 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 LECTURES & LIT.: Betye Stroud Book Signing (Barnes and Noble Café) Children’s author Betye Stroud signs copies of her latest picture book, Belle, the Last Mule at Gee’s
The Kelly McFarling Trio plays the Melting Point on Sunday, Nov. 27. Bend, in which Belle plays a role in the civil rights movement. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-354-1195
Saturday 26 ART: Annual Holiday Open House & Sale (Happy Valley Pottery, Watkinsville) Tour the open studios and enjoy various craft demonstrations throught the day. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-5922 ART: Bendzunas Glass Holiday Open House (Bendzunas Glass) Local arts and crafts for sale, a blown-glass prize drawing, live music and live glass-blowing demonstrations. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! 706-783-5869 ART: Holiday Open House & Sale (Chappelle Gallery) Browse the gallery of 125 local and national artists for all types of arts and crafts. Refreshments will be served. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Call 706-310-0985 for more info. ART: Holiday Pottery Sale (Blue Bell Gallery) Works by Tina McCullough and Tammy Nance. Every Saturday through Dec. 24. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.bluebellgallery.net
KIDSTUFF: Saturday Morning Zoo Tours (Memorial Park) Learn the inside story of Bear Hollow Zoo’s residents. Every second and fourth Saturday. 10–11 a.m. FREE! www. athensclarkecounty.com/bearhollow
Sunday 27 ART: Annual Holiday Open House & Sale (Happy Valley Pottery, Watkinsville) Tour the open studios and enjoy various craft demonstrations from local artists throught the day. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. FREE! 706769-5922 ART: Bendzunas Glass Holiday Open House (Bendzunas Glass) Local arts and crafts, a blown-glass prize drawing, live music and live glassblowing demonstrations. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! 706-783-5869 ART: Holiday Open House & Sale (Chappelle Gallery) Browse the gallery of 125 local and national artists. Refreshments served. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 706-310-0985 KIDSTUFF: Zoo Open Classroom (Memorial Park) Explore the Exhibit Hall and visit with salamanders, pond turtles, snakes and more.
Every Sunday. 1–4 p.m. FREE! 706613-3616 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Amici Italian Café) Come test your knowledge! Sundays, 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0000 GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) “Brewer’s Inquisition,” trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-3546655, www.buffalos.com/athens GAMES: Trivia (The Capital Room) Every Sunday! Hosted by Evan Delany (former Wild Wing trivia host). First place wins $50 and $25 for second place. 8 p.m. FREE! www. thecapitalroom.com
Monday 28 EVENTS: Midnight Masquerade Prom (The Classic Center) A celebration of UGA’s Special Olympics athletes complete with music, dancing, food, pictures and crafts. 6–9 p.m. FREE! 404-403-2071, shookar@comcast.net PERFORMANCE: “Don We Now Our Gay Apparel” (UGA Tate Center, Grand Hall) UGA’s annual winter drag show featuring amateur
performances by students. 7–9:30 p.m. $3–6. www.ugalambda.wordpress.com OUTDOORS: Tree Identification Class (Lake Herrick) Walk through Oconee Forest Park and learn to identify trees and other plants. Meet at the boardwalk next to the tennis courts at Lake Herrick Pavilion. Every Monday through Nov. 28. 4–6 p.m. williams@warnell.uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Snuggle in your jammies and listen to stories. Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Nurture language skills. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge every Monday! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916
Tuesday 29 EVENTS: AutismUGA’s Annual Dart Tournament (Magnolia’s) Test your skills for gift certificates to local businesses while listening to live music. 8–10:30 p.m. FREE! (to watch), $10 (pre-paid team), $12. lilyukim@gmail.com EVENTS: Bad Movie Night: Hollywood Cop (Ciné Bar Cafe) A cop breaks all the rules to save a kidnapped kid from inept gangsters. From Amir Shervan, director of Samurai Cop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. athenscine.com EVENTS: Dance Dance Party Party (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) A ladies-only freestyle dance session. 7:30–8:30 p.m. $6. www.wholemindbodyart.com EVENTS: Martinis and Masterpieces (Georgia Theatre) Featuring a martini bar, food, local art and live music. Benefiting CreateAthens and the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. 5:30–8 p.m. $50. 706-549-6800 EVENTS: Screening: The Last Mountain (Ciné Bar Cafe) Followed by a reception and educational panel on the public health, environmental and political implications of burning coal and clean energy solutions. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com EVENTS: Speed Dating (Go Bar) Womyn for womyn and men for men. All proceeds benefit Freedom University and the Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition. 7–8:30 p.m. $5. undertherainbow706@yahoo.com EVENTS: Stout Fest (Trappeze Pub) A celebration of dark and delicious ales that make winter such a special time of year. Special cask tappings as well as many large bottle stouts poured by the glass each night. Nov. 29–Dec. 4. 706-543-8997 ART: New Gallery Opening (ArtLand Gallery) A new art gallery opens in Watkinsville with paintings by Hatidza Mulic. 7–9 p.m. FREE! 770-597-6017 PERFORMANCE: Beards of Comedy (Caledonia Lounge) Tour featuring Dave Stone, Andy Sandford, TJ Young and Joe Zimmerman, four of the freshest bearded faces in comedy, with special guest Luke Fields. See story on p. 17. 9 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www. caledonialounge.com THEATRE: This Is What I Heard (UGA Fine Arts Building) An original play by The Justice Agents that illustrates a woman’s path to homelessness and seeks audience participation to help her recover. 8 p.m. FREE! 678-525-8265
KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Book Signing: Eva Galambos (UGA Main Library) Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos will read and discuss her memoir about her escape from Nazi Germany to her time at the UGA to her fight for the recognition of Sandy Springs as a city. 4 p.m. FREE! 706542-3879 LECTURES & LIT.: Cuban and Haitian History Lecture (UGA Miller Learning Center) “A Creole Family and Its Slaves in SaintDomingue and Cuba: A Narrative of a Trans-Atlantic Experience,” with Marial Iglesias Utset, Cuban scholar and recipient of the Clarence H. Haring Prize given by the American Historical Association. 3:30 p.m. FREE! 706-542-2501 LECTURES & LIT.: Alison Hawthorne Deming (Ciné Bar Cafe) Noted environmentalist, essayist and poet will read from her works. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com LECTURES & LIT.: Last Monday Book Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is Edgar Allen Poe’s Selected Short Stories. Newcomers welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 LECTURES & LIT.: Lunch & Learn: Athens Patch (ACC Library) Rebecca McCarty, editor of athens.patch.com, will explain how to get the most out of this interactive website. Feel free to bring a lunch. Beverages provided. 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Visiting Artist/Scholar Lecture: Mika Rottenberg (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room S151) Artist Mika Rottenberg discusses her work in photography. 5:30 p.m. FREE! artinfo@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Women Writing Their Lives (Chase Street Warehouses) Our Circle focuses on narrative therapy and memoir. Every Tuesday through November. 6–7:15 p.m. $60 (4 weeks), $100 (8 weeks). thektp@gmail.com, www.holdingwomanspace.com GAMES: Flicker Poker Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Last Tuesday of every month! 8:30 p.m. www. flickertheatreandbar.com 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. For the next few weeks, a free pitcher of beer goes to the team with the best name! 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Shane’s Rib Shack) Every Tuesday! 7 p.m. 706-5430050 GAMES: Trivia (Chango’s Asian Kitchen) Learn facts, eat noodles. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0015 GAMES: Trivia (Alibi) Every Monday night. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Every Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30–9:30 p.m. 706-354-1515
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time of year. Special cask tappings as well as many large bottle stouts poured by the glass each night. Nov. 29–Dec. 4. 706-543-8997 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of highlights from the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org PERFORMANCE: Happy People Comedy Fun Times (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Part Two: Acoustic Boogaloo. 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com PERFORMANCE: Greg Proops (Georgia Theatre) The acclaimed comedian known for his appearances on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” headlines a one-night only show. Recent credits include “Ugly Betty” and “Flight of the Conchords.” Marshall Chiles opens. 8 p.m. $11. www.georgiatheatre.com THEATRE: This Is What I Heard (UGA Fine Arts Building) An original play by The Justice Agents that illustrates a woman’s path to homelessness and seeks audience participation to help her recover. 8 p.m. FREE! 678-525-8265 KIDSTUFF: Gingerbead House Workshop (Oconee County Library) Teens will make gingerbread houses and decorate gingerbread cookie ornaments. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday for Teens (ACC Library) Up next: Victorian silhouette portraits! Make traditinal victorian silhouette portraits with a not-so-Victorian digital camera and laser printer. For ages 11–18. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: APERO Africana Brown Bag Lecture (UGA Memorial Hall) “AfricanAmerican Men, Women and Marriage,” presented by Tera Hurt, Institute for Behavioral Research. 12:15 p.m. FREE! fsgiles@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: “Crimes Against Humanity: The Case of Zimbabwe” (UGA Dean Rusk Center) Speaker Peter Godwin, author of The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of Zimbabwe, was raised in Africa and practiced human rights law in Zimbabwe. Light lunch provided. 12:30 p.m. elliot@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Genetics Seminar (UGA Coverdell Building, Room S175) “Chromosome Ends Gone Wrong: Deletions, Duplications and Translocations,” presented by Katie Rudd from Emory University School of Medicine. 4 p.m. FREE! whites@uga.edu GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Know it all? Wednesdays, 8 p.m. (Baldwin St. location) 8:30 p.m. (Broad St. location) 706-548-3442 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Ever Wednesday. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-992 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920
GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, 5 Points) Open your pie-hole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com * Advance Tickets Available
Down the Line EVENTS: Downtown Parade of Lights 12/1 (Downtown Athens) Over 60 entries compete for prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3801, www. accleisureservices.com PERFORMANCE: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert 12/1 (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) See one of the world’s finest orchestras in the intimacy of the MMCC’s 395-seat historic auditorium. 8 p.m. $25 (students), $55. www.mmcc-arts.org EVENTS: Artist Shoppe 12/2 (OCAF) Featuring original works by 35 regional artists and craft persons. Dec. 2, 5–9 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday, Dec. 3-22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www. ocaf.com EVENTS: OCAF 17th Annual Holiday Market 12/2 (OCAF) Featuring over 80 of the region’s top artists. Market includes pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Dec. 2, 5–9 p.m. Dec. 3 & 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3. www.ocaf.com THEATRE: Overnight Christmas 12/2 (Morton Theatre) Broadwaystyle production about Christmas traditions around the world. Dec. 2 & 3, 8–10, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 & 11, 2:30 p.m. $8–$15. www.mortontheatre.com ART: Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa 12/3 (Ben’s Bikes) Annual handmade market featuring 75+ quirky and innovative artists/crafters. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athensindiecraftstravaganzaa.com ART: Bendzunas Glass Holiday Open House 12/3 (Bendzunas Glass, Comer, GA) Local arts and crafts, a blown-glass prize drawing, live music and live glassblowing demonstrations. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! 706-783-5869 EVENTS: 26th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk 12/3 (Sandy Creek Park) Benefits the American Red Cross. Awards by Happy Valley Pottery. Registration: 7:30 a.m. (registration), 8:30 a.m. $18 (adv.), $23. $60 (family cost for pre-registrants). 706-353-1645, www.eastgeorgia. redcross.org, www.active.com EVENTS: Bigger Vision Holiday Fashion Show 12/3 (Georgia Theatre) A runway show with the newest holiday apparel, hors d’eouvres, a performance by DanceFX concert dance company and fabulous door prizes to benefit the homeless shelter. 11 a.m. $25 (student), $35. www.georgiatheatre. com EVENTS: Open House Pottery Sale 12/3 (Farmington Pottery) Dinnerware, kitchen and tableware, individual pieces and a selection of garden pots will be for sale. Also, herbal soaps and lotions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 706-769-8100 PERFORMANCE: A Taste of the Holiday Season 12/3 (East Athens Educational Dance Center, 390 McKinley Dr.) Christmas dance show. 1 & 7 p.m. $10–12. 706613-3624. EVENTS: State Botanical Garden Holiday Open House 12/4 (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Featuring live music from the Georgia Children’s Chorus, puppet
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Connected Houses, Drinkypoo Caledonia Lounge This cozy home, in an Eastside subdivision cul-de-sac where it’s hard to imagine noise ordinances going unenforced, has been the Connected Houses rehearsal space for a few months now. You’ll notice cookbooks, a comfy couch, a photo-to-canvas Connected Houses wedding portrait of keyboardist Natalie McClure with her roadie-engineer husband, Jason, and a framed abstract Kandinsky print. This snapshot suggests perfect suburban stability. Of late, the story of Connected Houses, a band celebrating its one-year anniversary, has been anything but. The psychedelic jam-rock quintet of Mrs. McClure, joined by bassist Derrek Warren (ex-Brantley Gilbert), guitarist Daniel Bell, drummer Mikey Jones and percussionist Bart Mingledorff (Rollin’ Home), recently underwent a few lineup changes, losing a founding guitarist and a vocalist. “Naturally it’s about chemistry, and some of the best bands were born from both good and bad chemistry, and we’re no different. We just had a falling out with somebody and we made a swift decision,” says McClure. “[We were] moving in different directions,” adds Warren. As for the attrition, Jones explains: “We are in a transitional period; we’re totally looking for someone to sing and hopefully play guitar along with that. We got a guy coming up tomorrow, so we’ll see how that goes. Ask us two days from now—we might have a singer!” Despite the frustrating adversity Connected Houses has remained pretty, wait for it… connected. To what can we attribute this strong, binding mortar? “I think it’s our love of music. It’s a universal language. We all love so much different, eclectic stuff,” shares Bell, before McClure cuts to the heart of the matter, pointedly explaining, “I think it’s because we’re just willing to deal with each other’s bullshit. We’re flexible… There’s a certain freedom in it because we’re all very on board.” Tear yourself away from the leftovers before a tryptophan-induced coma renders you useless. Newish local primal-blues trio Drinkypoo, featuring Brian Yetter (Would Be Farmers), Aaron Phillips (Bloodkin) and Mike Alden (ex Rubix), share the Black Friday bill. [David Eduardo]
shows, festive holiday decorations and wintering hummingbirds. Rumor has it that Mr. and Mrs. Claus, as well as a professional photographer, will be in attendance. 2–5 p.m. FREE! 706-542-1244, www.uga.edu/ botgarden PERFORMANCE: Stomp Out Domestic Violence 12/4 (The Classic Center) Eight teams will be competing in a step showdown to benefit for Project Safe. 7 p.m. $10 (students & children), $15. www. project-safe.org ART: Holiday Pottery Sale 12/5 (UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries) Featuring pottery from the UGA Ceramic Student Organization. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga. edu KIDSTUFF: Annual Winter Puppet Show 12/5 (Athens-Clarke County Library) This year’s show is based on author Luli Gray’s version of the classic Aesop fable The Ant and the Grasshopper. Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Dec. 6–7, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8–9, 10:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3596 LECTURES & LIT.: Holiday Recommendations for Avid Readers 12/7 (Avid Bookshop) Random House Books representatives Sarah Nasif and Toni Hetzel present mini book talks about the best bets for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Treats from Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market as well as a gift basket and Avid gift certificate raffle. Ten percent of profits benefit Books for Keeps. RSVP. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-352-2060, avid. athens@gmail.com EVENTS: Not So Silent Night 12/9 (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA)) Bid on items at the third annual fundraiser for Clarke
Central High School’s student publications, Odyssey Newsmagazine and Iliad Literary Magazine. Festivities include live music from Atlanta’s steel drum band Panablaze and catered food from The National, Donderos’, The Globe, Farm 255 and Mama’s Boy. 7-9 p.m. $20. 706559-4520 KIDSTUFF: Breakfast with Santa 12/10 (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Santa is terribly busy this time of year, but he knows how important breakfast is. Join him for crafts, activities and photos! Call to sign up for a time. 10:15–10:45 a.m. $5–7. 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Second Saturday Storytime 12/10 (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 ART: Athens Artists’ Market 12/11 (Hotel Indigo) Annual showcase featuring local and handmade arts and crafts from 45 vendors and live music from Kate Morrissey. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensartistmarket.com EVENTS: Holiday Artists’ Market 12/11 (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Eighteen vendors selling paintings, pottery, textiles, prints, knits, photography, jewelry, illustrations and pies. Drinks for sale, snacks provided. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.heirloomathens.com EVENTS: A Taste of Oconee 1/28 (Oconee County Civic Center) Sixth annual event hosted by the Oconee County Middle School Band and Chorus Boosters. 5–8 p.m. $20 (advance), $25 (door). www.tasteofoconee.com, www.facebook.com/ atasteofoconee
EVENTS: Athens Jewish Film Festival 2/12 (Morton Theatre) Featuring a lineup of critically acclaimed films that explore the Jewish identity, culture and experience. Feb. 12–14. www.athensjff.org * Advance Tickets Available
Live Music Tuesday 22 Applebee’s 10 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! 706-543-1339 KARAOKE Every Friday. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 IGOR Duo from Florida plays electronic glam rock. The Melting Point Terrapin Tuesdays. 7 p.m. $5. www. meltingpointathens.com THE SILVERBIRD DUO David Leinweber and Bob McMillan offer an enormous selection of covers featuring top-notch guitar work and vocal harmonies. Expect a mix of classic country, rock and folk.
Wednesday 23 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 every Wednesday.
Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $8 (adv). www.caledonialounge. com DEAD FINGERS This Alabama duo plays minimalist folk rock. THE GRENADINES Sweet, intimate lyrics over ambient psych-pop and sultry girl-boy vocals. MARIA TAYLOR Taylor, of dream-pop band Azure Ray, plays a mix of folk and pop rock led by her ethereal vocals. Farm 255 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CALEB DARNELL Member of The Darnell Boys and Bellyache performs as part of Jazz Night. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ KOKO ONO Spinning prog rock, Italo-disco and Euro-sleaze. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffeebar.com JAY GONZALEZ Best known as the keyboardist for the Drive-By Truckers, but longtime fans know his catchy, melodic work with bands like Nutria and the sorely underrated Possibilities. Solo, this innate pop sensibility is distilled into a bevy of flavors, from soft AM gold to insanely memorable guitar rock. Little Kings Shuffle Club 6:30 p.m. After Thanksgiving Potluck. 706-369-3144 KARA KILDARE Local pianist and Kill Kill Buffalo front-woman. ERIC SOMMER Upbeat songs that showcase the D.C. guitarist’s proficiency in slide guitar and Travis picking. The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com* NORMALTOWN FLYERS This Athens roots-rock institution plays a set of good-time rock and roll with a Southern leaning. This is their annual, old-school, pre-Thanksgiving Day concert. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES Get your fill of straight-up, authentic blues covers from this skilled Athens five-piece.
Thursday 24 Go Bar 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 DR. FRED’S THANKSGIVING KARAOKE The karaoke enthusiast brings his passion to the holiday. Sing away those extra pounds of cranberry sauce and gravy.
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Eat. Drink. Listen Closely. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Terrapin Tuesday Series featuring
SILVERBIRD DUO
$5 Admission • $2 Terrapin Pints
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Annual pre-Thanksgiving Day concert with
THE NORMALTOWN FLYERS Tickets $10 adv • $15 at the door
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Black Friday show featuring
HOLMAN AUTRY BAND DANIEL LEE BAND
Tickets $7 adv • $10 at the door
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26 Special co-bill featuring
RICK FOWLER BAND THE GEORGIA HEALERS Tickets $7 adv • $10 at the door
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
KELLY McFARLING TRIO,
BETSY FRANCK, ERICA SUNSHINE LEE, RACHEL O’NEAL, JESSICA CAYNE URICK IN THE ROUND
Tickets $7 adv • $10 at door EARLY SHOW - Music at 7pm
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Terrapin Tuesday Series featuring
3 BUCKS SHY
$5 Admission • $2 Terrapin Pints
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Songwriter Session featuring
J.D. SMITH, ERIC DODD, ERIK NEIL, & JOE BARACCO
Tickets $5 adv • $7 at the door
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
THE WOODGRAINS SECOND SONS
Tickets $5 adv • $7 at the door
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Evening with
JOHN McCUTCHEON
Tickets $17.50 adv • $20 at the door
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Applebee’s 10 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! 706-543-1339 KARAOKE Every Friday. 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 top40 remixes. Join him every week for Feral Fridays! Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com CONNECTED HOUSES Local sixpiece funk rock band with infectious grooves. See Calendar Pick on this page. k continued on next page
UPCOMING EVENTS 12.3 JIMMY THACKERY (of The Nighthawks) 12.5 SQUIDMAS: DR. SQUID, WARM FUZZIES, GROOVE TANGENT 12.8 LARRY KEEL & NATURAL BRIDGE 12.9 COL. BRUCE HAMPTON & PHARAOH GUMMITT 12.9 MODERN SKIRTS, LERA LYNN @ GEORGIA THEATRE 12.10 STRAWBERRY FLATS 12.11 THE WOOD BROTHERS 12.13 GRASSVILLE LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF
12.16 ABBEY ROAD LIVE! 12.18 THE HIGHBALLS CHRISTMAS SHOW 12.23 RACK OF SPAM 12.30 MOTHER’S FINEST 12.31 MOTHER’S FINEST NYE 1.5 LIL’ MALCOM & THE HOUSE ROCKERS 1.6 BIG DADDY’S BAND 1.7 SWINGIN’ MEDALLIONS 1.11 SARAH JAROSZ 1.21 TONY RICE with MOUNTAIN HEART 1.25 ERICK BAKER, CALLAGHAN 2.10 GRAINS OF SAND 3.15 COLIN HAY 295 E. DOUGHERTY ST., ATHENS, GA
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DRINKYPOO Athens locals play originals and primitive blues, ranging from Albert King to Tom Waits. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com DUBCONSCIOUS Athens’ politically minded reggae heavy hitters travel the bass-heavy reggae path while borrowing the best from dub, funk and jazz. SQUAT Jazz and Latin quartet.
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Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net NEXT BEST FRIEND Hook-heavy acoustic rock and pop covers and originals. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $3. www.hendershotscoffeebar. com GREEN FLAG BAND Celtic and Irish music. Little Kings Shuffle Club AskGiving: Annual Fundraiser for the Darius Goes West Project. 9 p.m. $5. 706-369-3144 BUBBA SPARXXX The semi-Athens based chart-topping rapper known for big beats, honest lyrics and a mild booty obsession. DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. SHOWTIME Elite tha Showstoppa’s band plays eclectic hip-hop mixed with rockin’ funky soul. The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com* DANIEL LEE BAND Four Georiga boys churning out country and Southern rock. HOLMAN AUTRY BAND Described as “a little bit of Hank, a little bit of Metallica and a healthy dose of Southern rock.” Fans of bands like the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd can’t go wrong here. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 HONKY TONK DAREDEVILS Southern rock delivered with outlaw country style.
Saturday 26 The Bad Manor 9 p.m. www.thebadmanor.com DJRX Mixing rock, rap, dubstep and top hits synced to music videos on the big screen.
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Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com BILL MALLONEE The engine behind seminal Athens outfit Vigilantes of Love, Bill Mallonee takes his love of twangy, soulful pop to nearperfection. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3144 DJ HEARTBREAK Dance party! The Melting Point 9 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com THE GEORGIA HEALERS Athens’ premier blues band for over 20 years. RICK FOWLER BAND Local guitarist Rick Fowler (Lonely White Boys) specializes in a classic sort of British blues rock. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 NATHAN SHEPPARD TRIO The local acoustic guitarist-harmonicist is known for his emotive singing style and his modern reworkings of classic tunes, from Dylan and Neil Young to Van Morrison.
Sunday 27 Farm 255 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DJ JACKY O REALLY Jacky Ryder from The Humms spins dance music. THE HUMMS Local three-piece known for its loud and bizarre shows and a raunchy, grooving blend of psychedelic garage rock. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre. com STRING CHEESE INCIDENT Touring again for the first time in four years, this well known “jamgrass” band has played in festivals such as Bonnaroo and Rothbury. They combine psychedelic/electronic improv with fast pickin’ bluegrass. See Calendar Pick on p. 23. The Georgian Tap Room 6 p.m. www.thecapitalroom.com THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES Get your fill of straight-up, authentic blues covers from this skilled Athens five-piece. 8 p.m. www.thecapitalroom.com OPEN MIC AND LIVE MUSIC Every Sunday.
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7-8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-3050 NO SHAME! Open mic hosted by Rose of Athens Theatre. Every Sunday! Highwire Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com DON AUBER Local songwriter plays from his vast catalog of traveling laments, cautionary tales, murder ballads and Appalachian-gothic folk hymns. BRANDON NELSON MCCOY After honing his craft in Savannah, this talented singer moved to Athens with a stockpile of songs written in the vein of Gram Parsons and Townes Van Zandt. The Melting Point In the Round. 7 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www.meltingpointathens. com* BETSY FRANCK This local songwriter offers soulful, brassy Southern rock and country rooted in tradition but with a modern sensibility. KELLY MCFARLING TRIO Accompanied by clawhammer banjo, upright bass percussion and the occasional pedal steel, McFarling’s music has been dubbed “original rhythm and bluegrass.” ERICA SUNSHINE LEE The Elberton native and singer-songwriter performs polished, original country numbers. 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, soulful Americana covers. JESSICA CAYNE URICK This dedicated singer/songwriter plays soulful country tunes, with over 150 shows a year since 2005.
Monday 28 Buffalo’s Southwest Café 7–10 p.m. $5 (includes practice and lessons). 706-354-6655, www.buffaloscafe.com/athens LINE DANCING Learn to line dance in the Big Back Room! Every 2nd and 4th Monday. Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com LIARS & LOVERS Local quintent offers Southern ‘70s-rock revival. SUNBEARS! Synthy pop-rock influenced by The Flaming Lips circa Yoshimi.
Caledonia Lounge 8:30 p.m. $10 (adv.). $12 (21+). $14 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com DAVID BAZAN AND BAND Former Pedro the Lion songwriter and frontman, Bazan’s new project draws from a wide range of musical inspiration—from Fugazi to Tom Petty. Bazan’s often theologically-themed lyrics are intimate and incisive. See story on p. 13. EASTER ISLAND Lush, post rockinfluenced shoegaze with sweet, pop melodies, tender harmonies and shimmering guitars. 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $8 (adv.). www.40watt.com* COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead covers like you’ve never heard before. (Two sets tonight!) Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com AUSTIN DARNELL Ex-Deaf Judges rapper shows us his rootsy side with a set of soulful, acoustic guitar blues. GRAPE SODA Local band featuring the brothers Lewis (Mat and Ryan, also of The Agenda), on vocals, organ and drums, playing reverbheavy garage psych-rock. SMOKE DREAMS No info available. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 HUME Experimental rock from D.C. Hume’s most recent incarnation focuses on super-tight arrangements, mathy guitar work and surprising tempo shifts. NUTRITIONAL PEACE Local “vegan ambient” group creates lush, hypnotizing soundscapes using sax, guitar, keys, autoharp and various percussion. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE!, $3 to play. 706-3533050 OPEN MIC Mondays! Hosted by local soulful singer Kyshona Armstrong.
Tuesday 29 Go Bar 9–11 p.m. Donations accepted. www. facebook.com/athensgapride ONE WORLD OPEN MIC Under the Rainbow presents an open mic session for LGBTQ and straight artists to come together in unity. Hosted by Ricky Simone and featuring performances by Bellah Sparxx and The Pierres. Highwire Lounge 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge. com KENOSHA KID DESTROYS CHRISTMAS An evening of demented/deconstructed/destroyed holiday music from Athens’ favorite jazz band. The Melting Point Terrapin Tuesday Series. 7 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens.com 3 BUCKS SHY This ensemble plays “bluegrass PLUS.” That is, bluegrass “plus any music we dadburn feel like playing.” No Where Bar 10 p.m. $2. 706-546-4742 ALEX TRAMBLE Bassist from funky jam band Lingo plays a solo set tonight. Ian Troy Stains
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Synth-pop act Sunbears! is playing at Caledonia Lounge on Monday, Nov. 28.
String Cheese Incident Georgia Theatre
C. Taylor Crothers
Sunday, November 27
As the end of November draws near, String Cheese Incident gears up for its “Roots Run Deep” tour beginning in Asheville, NC. This will be their first time hitting the road in four years, and the bandmembers are extremely excited to play the East Coast for an almost entirely sold-out tour. For those unfamiliar with the music, this Colorado-based band plays a wide range of genres while always sticking to its bluegrass roots. They are known for their extensive jams, exploration and unique take on the “jam-grass” sound. String Cheese Incident bassist Keith Moseley says the band has been busy in rehearsals, practicing old and new songs. The group hasn’t played at the Georgia Theatre since 2000, and it means a lot to them to be able to return after the fire. “It has always been a really important venue for us. I think we had some really big shows there early on in our career that meant a lot to us, and I know it has been a historic venue for a long time, for a lot of touring acts.” It was a collective decision for the band to get back together for a full tour. “Everyone was kinda feeling the urge to get on the bus and go string a bunch of shows together,” he says. “You know there’s a certain kind of rapport between each other, a little bit of magic that kind of gets goin’ when you play night after night.” New material will be showcased at the Theatre, and the band plans on recording a new album after this tour wraps up in December. “We have some new tunes we are workin’ up, as well as some older tunes that are getting overhauled, and new arrangements; so we’re all about bringin’ out a bunch of new stuff for this tour. So, definitely expect to hear some things you haven’t heard.” [Ryan Anderson]
WUOG 90.5FM “Live in the Lobby.” 8 p.m. FREE! www. wuog.org POCKETFUL OF CLAPTONITE Pulling the power trio into a wideopen stream of consciousness, this local group features Darrin Cook on bass, Jamie DeRevere (Breathlanes) on drums and acclaimed experimental artist Killick on guitar.
Wednesday 30 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 every Wednesday. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $3 (21+), $5 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com DRY HUMPS Quirky, eccentric alternative rock with a “go with the flow” attitude. FOUNTAINHEAD Covering eclectic hard rock hits from the ‘70s to today. SPOTTY LADS A tribute to the music of Genesis. Farm 255 Jazz Night. 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255. com DIAL INDICATORS Background sounds for dinner and cocktails. This jazz duo features Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor sax playing odd covers and improvising on familiar themes. Georgia Theatre Midnight. $15. www.georgiatheatre. com DJ GREG STREET Legandary DJ most recently broadcasting in Atlanta on V-103. He collaborated with Yelawolf on the Purp & Yela: Screwed mixtape.
RITZ Rap artist and frequent Yelawolf collaborator. YELAWOLF Frantic near-punk hiphop from Alabama that samples everything it’s told not to, including bluegrass, found sounds and Aerosmith. The Melting Point 7:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com SONGWRITERS’ SESSION “In the round” perfomance by Americana artists J.D. Smith, Eric Dodd, Erik Neil and Joe Baracco. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke! * Advance Tickets Available
Down the Line 12/1 Matt Hudgins & His ShitHot Country Band / Southern Culture on the Skids (40 Watt Club) 12/1 Daniel Lee (Amici Italian Café) 12/1 Cicada Rhythm / Holy Liars / Shovels and Rope (Caledonia Lounge) 12/1 Eddie and the Public Speakers / Lefty Hathaway / Tent City (Farm 255) 12/1 Hobohemians (Farm 255) 12/1 Kater Mass / The Plague / Shehehe / VG Minus (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/1 The Fustics / Ken Will Morton (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 12/1 The Segar Jazz Affair (Omega Bar) 12/1 Second Sons / The Woodgrains (The Melting Point)* 12/1 Blues Night (The Office Lounge) 12/1 Heathen Talk (WUOG 90.5FM) 12/2 Free Lance Ruckus (Amici Italian Café) 12/2 Chrissakes / JUCIFER / Savagist (Caledonia Lounge)
12/2 Antlered Auntlord / Boycycle / Diet Rock Star / Maximum Busy Muscle / New Sound of Numbers / TaterZandraZandra (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/2 Big Gigantic / Cherub / Kraddy (Georgia Theatre)* 12/2 The B-53s (Go Bar) 12/2 John McCutcheon (The Melting Point)* 12/3 DJ Mahogany (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 12/3 Athens Face/Off: Let’s Go for It! (40 Watt Club) 12/3 Demonaut / Glen Iris / Utah (Caledonia Lounge) 12/3 Fabulous Bird / Glupist / Old Smokey / Subscriber / Supercluster / Vestibules (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/3 Jimmy Thackery (The Melting Point)* 12/4 Classic City Band / Georgia Childrens Chorus / Solstice Sisters (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) 12/5 The Asteroid Shop / The Ghost Wolves (Caledonia Lounge) 12/5 Dr. Squid / Groove Tangent / The Warm Fuzzies (The Melting Point)* 12/6 Claire Campbell / Futurebirds / Patterson Hood / My Cousin, The Emperor / Woodfangs (40 Watt Club) 12/6 Josh Roberts and the Hingers / New Sneakers (Amici Italian Café) 12/6 The Desarios / Groove Tangent / Ansley Rushing / Young Benjamin (Caledonia Lounge) 12/6 Roomrunner (Farm 255) 12/6 Black Cobain / Don Trip / Wale (Georgia Theatre) 12/6 Kenosha Kid (Highwire Lounge) 12/6 The Fuzzlers (WUOG 90.5FM) 12/7 Vinyl Wednesday (Blue Sky) 12/7 Androcles and the Lion / Hunter Morris / Pile (Caledonia Lounge) 12/7 Beirut / Perfume Genius (Georgia Theatre)
12/8 40th Street Candid Coal People (Amici Italian Café) 12/8 The Valley of Dreams (Georgia Bar) 12/8 Lee Brice / Holman Autry Band (Georgia Theatre)* 12/8 Larry Keel and Natural Bridge (The Melting Point) 12/9 Josh Daniels & the Dangerous / The Matt Joiner Trio / Radiolucent (40 Watt Club) 12/9 The Arcs / Landmine / The Spinoffs (Caledonia Lounge) 12/9 Panablaze (Chase Street Warehouses) 12/9 Easter Island / Lera Lynn / Modern Skirts (Georgia Theatre)* 12/9 Heather Luttrell (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 12/9 Arpetrio / Greenhouse Lounge (New Earth Music Hall) 12/9 Col. Bruce Hampton and the Pharaoh Gummitt (The Melting Point)* 12/9 Strung Out Like the Lights at Christmastime (The Office Lounge) 12/10 Skrillex / Two Fresh (Georgia Theatre) 12/10 Gift Horse / Venice is Sinking (40 Watt Club) 12/10 Cusses / Lazer/Wulf / Manray (Caledonia Lounge) 12/10 Coconut Moon / Ruby Kendrick / Kate Morrissey (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/10 Strawberry Flats (The Melting Point)* 12/11 Joe McGuinness / The Wood Brothers (The Melting Point)* 12/12 Line Dancing (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) 12/13 Grassville (The Melting Point) 12/14 Jovontaes / Woods (40 Watt Club)* 12/15 Manipulation / Shaved Christ / Wade Boggs (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/15 Darnell Boys / High Strung String Band / The Whiskey Gentry (Georgia Theatre)* 12/16 Save Grand Canyon / Tastes Like Good (Caledonia Lounge) 12/16 Bloodkin & Friends Exile on Lumpkin Street (Georgia Theatre) 12/16 Illicitizen (Terrapin Beer Co.) 12/16 Abbey Road Live (The Melting Point)* 12/17 Art Department (Farm 255) 12/18 The Highballs (The Melting Point)* 12/20 Kenosha Kid Destroys Christmas (Highwire Lounge) 12/22 Mark Cunningham / Betsy Franck / Adam Klein (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/23 Rack of Spam (The Melting Point)* 12/28 Glupist / Woodworks (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/30 Greg Hester / Mother’s Finest (The Melting Point)* 12/31 The Whigs (40 Watt Club) 12/31 Qurious / Reptar / Velveteen Pink (Georgia Theatre)* 12/31 Caroline Aiken / Mother’s Finest (The Melting Point)* 12/31 Bulletproof (The Rialto Room) 1/5 Lil’ Malcom & The House Rockers (The Melting Point)* 1/6 The Big Daddy’s Band (The Melting Point)* 1/7 The Swingin’ Medallions (The Melting Point)* 1/11 Sarah Jarosz (The Melting Point)* 1/12 Drive-by-Truckers / Futurebirds (40 Watt Club) 1/12 Bubonik Funk / Eddie and the Public Speakers (No Where Bar) 1/13 Alabama Shakes (40 Watt Club) 1/14 Camp Amped All-Stars / Free Mountain (40 Watt Club) 1/21 Mountain Heart / Tony Rice (The Melting Point)* * Advance Tickets Available
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ART Call for Artists (Amici Italian Café) Seeking art for display at Amici Italian Cafe. Send inquiries to ryan.myers@amici-cafe.com. Call for Artists (Lyndon House Arts Center) Call for artists to use poetic words to create a work inspired by the theme of community for the Visions of MLK Community Celebration and Art Exhibition. Apply by Dec. 2. 706-372-5375, visionsofmlk@gmail.com. Ages 18+ Call for Artists (Farmington Depot Gallery) Seeking art and food vendors for a Holiday Market Dec. 3 & 4. Email submissions by Nov. 26. peterlooseart@gmail.com, farmingtondepotgallery.net Call for Entries (Georgia Museum of Art) Seeking responses to its Kress Collection in all media through Feb. 1. No entry fee. $500 prize for 24 selected artists, writers, musicians, etc. See www.georgia museum.org/kressproject for details.
AUDITIONS The Vagina Monologues (UGA Conner Hall) Audition consists of cold readings from the script. For women ages 18 & up, or 16–17 with a parent’s permission. Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 7–10 p.m. jprittie@projectsafe.org
CLASSES Advanced Computer Classes (Oconee County Library) Classes by appoinment are taught one-on-one by the library’s computer specialist. 706-769-3950, watkinsville@athens library.org
Athens Vertical Pole Dance Academy (Canopy Studio) Ongoing pole dance classes for beginners and intermediate students. 706-347-3708, www.avpda.com Beginning Bellydance (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Egyptian-style bellydance for people of all ages, sizes and fitness levels. Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 p.m. $10. 706-424-0195, www.wholemindbodyart.com Bellydance for Fitness (YWCO) Have fun and exercise at the same time. Mondays & Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m. susiefaye@hotmail.com Butt ‘n’ Gut (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) An instensive 30-minute workout focused on abs and glutes. Every Tuesday and Thursday. 5:30–6 p.m. $6. 706-424-0195, www.wholemind bodyart.com Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7-9 p.m. “Family Try Clay” classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Eight Silken Qigong (Red Lotus Institute) Experience moving meditation to improve your health and harmonize mind, body and spirit. Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. $10. www.acupunctureathens.com Family Try Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Try out Good Dirt with individual classes for adults and children to make pieces using hand-building methods. Sundays, 2–4 p.m. $20 per person. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net. Figure Drawing Sessions (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Weekly drop-in sessions for artists wishing to draw the human figure. Must be over age 18. Sundays, 2–4 p.m. $10. 706-540-2727, fringecollective@live.com
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125 Buddy Christian Way • 706-613-3540 Open every day except Wednesday 10am-4pm Husky? Mystery Terrier? She’s only a few months old but she’s pretty sure she’s Boss Dog. Very feisty and fun and ready to take over.
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Health and Wellness Classes (Athens Community Council on Aging) Senior-friendly Ballroom Dancing, Line Dancing, Yoga, Tai Chi and more! Go online for a complete schedule. 706-5494850, www.accaging.org Holiday Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Be productive and creative this season! Complete schedule online. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Italian Lessons and Tutoring (Call for location) Personalized Italian lessons and tutoring for any level of Italian from Jeff Kilpatrick, Italian Instructor at UGA with a Ph.D. in Linguistics. 805-448-1657, kilpatrickjeff@ hotmail.com Make a Mug Workshop (Good Dirt) Hand-build a unique, functional mug for someone for the holidays. For adults or kids with parents. Call to register. Dec. 3. 2–4 p.m. $25. 706-355-3161 Online Computer Class (ACC Library) Introduction to Word 2007. Nov. 29. 10–11:30 a.m. 706-6133650, ext. 354. www.clarke.public. lib.ga.us/services/classes.html#ath Power Yoga (Active Climbing) Vinyasa flow yoga. All levels welcome. Every Sunday. 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! (first class), $5–8. www.activeclimbing.com The Practice (Healing Arts Centre) A blend of the origins of Power Yoga with Dr. Clare-Lynn Royce. 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. 706-613-1143, www.healingartscentre.net Tai Chi (Rocksprings Community Center & Park) Senior adults can learn the ancient art of Tai Chi and use flowing movements to connect the mind and body, reduce stress and improve circulation. Thursdays. 11 a.m. $3 (ACC residents). $5 (non-ACC residents). www.athens clarkecounty.com/rocksprings
And in the I-wish-I-could-take-thisdog-home-RIGHT-NOW category is this great American Bulldog mix. He came in with a few bumps and scrapes which are healing nicely. He may be a big dog, but will always be a gentle, sweet and calm guy. Not a year old yet and probably hasn’t had much training, but he wants to please and is very trusting.
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Hatidza Mulic’s paintings will open the new ArtLand Gallery in Watkinsville on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Thistle and Kudzu Scottish Country Dancers (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) No partner or experience necessary. Bring your dancing shoes. Every Tuesday, 7–9 p.m. $3. www.thistle andkudzu.net Winter/Spring Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) An array of beginner and advanced classes in a variety of disciplines for all ages. Register now. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ lyndonhouse Yoga Classes (Total Training Gym & Yoga Center) Classes offered in tai chi, vinyasa flow, yoga for athletes, integral hatha yoga, power flow, power lunch Pilates and power lunch yoga. Check website for dates and times. On-going. 706-316-9000, www.totaltrainingcenter.com Yoga in Five Points (Five Points) Offering classes in flow, fluid, power, prenatal, hatha, anusara and vinyasa yoga for all levels. Check website for schedule. 706-355-3114, www.athensfivepointsyoga.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
BikeAthens Bike Recycling (Chase Street Warehouses) Join BikeAthens volunteers as they clean and repair donated bicylces for local service agencies. Bike repair skills a plus but not necessary. BikeAthens is also seeking donations of used kids’ and adult bikes in any condition. Mondays & Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. and Sundays, 2–4:30 p.m. www.bikeathens.com Blood Drive (Red Cross Donor Center) Give the gift of life! Call to make an appointment today. 706546-0681, 1-800-RED-CROSS, www.redcrossblood.org Drivers for Veterans Volunteers needed to drive veterans to Athens and Augusta hospitals. Background check required. VA furnishes vehicles. Call Roger at 706-202-0587. Project Safe Volunteers (Various Locations) Take part in the movement to end domestic violence by donating a meal or volunteering at the thrift store. Help someone start a new life! cngraff@project-safe.org, www.project-safe.org Seeking Volunteers (Oconee County Library) The children’s department is seeking volunteers to create book displays and assist in making bulletin boards. 706-7693950, jjohnson@athenslibrary.org
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American Red Cross (Red Cross Donor Center, 3525 Atlanta Hwy.) Seeking donors for all blood types. 706-546-0681, www.redcrossblood. org Become a Mentor (Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens) Volunteer one hour per week to make a difference in the life of a child. Training provided. 706-546-5910, www.athensbgca.com
Baton Twirling (Bishop Park) Dance-twirling, strutting, marching techniques and more, taught by the Classic City Majorettes for ages 5 & up. Students will demonstrate their skills in the Athens Annual Downtown Parade of Lights, the Watkinsville Christmas Parade, and UGA Men and Women’s Basketball games. Register through Dec. 6. Tuesdays, Nov. 29–Feb. 28., 5:45–
6:45 p.m. $65. 706-613-3589, www.athensclarkecounty.com/bishop Family Creative Movement (Floorspace) Explore creative movement, yoga, dance improv and music for parents and children of all ages. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. $6–12. www.floorspaceathens.com Knee-High Naturalists (Sandy Creek Nature Center) A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. For parents and children. Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. $24. 706-613-3515, www.athensclarke county.com/sandycreeknaturecenter Library Crew (Oconee County Library) The Oconee County Library is seeking volunteers ages 9-12 to assist with craft projects, help take care of the library and have a good time! 4–5 p.m. First Thursday of the month. FREE! 706-769-3950, www.facebook.com/OCLCS Mama-Baby Yoga for Crawlers (Mind Body Institute) For crawling babes until they begin walking (about 8 months to 18 months age) and their mamas. Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. $60 (10 classes). 706-475-7329, www.armc. org/mbi ZumbAtomic for Kids (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Fast-foward fusion of Zumba moves designed to let kids max out on fun and fitness at the same time! Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $6. 706-424-0195, www.wholemindbodyart.com
SUPPORT Alcoholics Anonymous (Various Locations) If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-3894164, www.athensaa.com Alzheimers Support Group (Athens Community Council on
Aging) Fellowship with caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias. Lunch served. Third Tuesdays. Noon. FREE! RSVP 706549-4850, mlopp@accaging.org ANAD Support Group (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) New support group for individuals suffering from eating disorders. Saturdays, 10 a.m. 678-612-2697, www.anad.org/ get-help/support-groups/georgia Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for location) Demeaning behavior can be just as harmful as punches and kicks. Childcare is provided. Call the Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331. Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m. Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Informal and supportive 12-step program for those who seek to get well emotionally. Fridays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Aloha Counseling. Sundays, 4–5 p.m. at Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship. 706-2027463, www.emotionsanonymous.org Sapph.Fire (Nuçi’s Space) Social, support and volunteer organization for lesbian and bisexual women. Email for next meeting date. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! 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. Children are welcome for supper and childcare is provided during group. Second and fourth Tuesday of the month in Clarke County. First and third Monday of the month in Madison County. 6:30–8 p.m. Project Safe: 706-543-3331 Weight Busters Peer Group (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Share struggles and triumphs on the path to weight loss. Mondays through November. 5:30 p.m. Donations accepted. www.wholemindbodyart.com
ART AROUND TOWN Amici Italian Café (233 E. Clayton St.) Musically inspired paintings by Christine Davidson. Through December. Antiques and Jewels (290 N. Milledge) New paintings by Mary Porter, Lana Mitchell, Taylor Dubeau and others. Through December. Art on the Side Gallery and Gifts (1011B Industrial Blvd., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. Artini’s Art Lounge (296 W. Broad St.) Oil and acrylic paintings by Cheryl Whitestone and encaustic works by Mohammed el-Ganouby. Through November. Athens Academy (1281 Spartan Dr.) Original art by Kate Sherrill, illustrator of Jack the Cat, a recently published children’s book about Charleston and Fort Sumter through the eyes of a gray tabby cat. Through Dec. 9. • Works by Stuart McCall Libby, LeeAnn Mitchell and Susan Nees. Closing reception Dec. 11. Through Dec. 11. Aurum Studios (125 E. Clayton St.) Paintings by Rich Panico and Coco. Through Jan. 17. Big City Bread Cafe (393 N. Finley St.) An exhibit featuring work by local art-car artist Cap Man (driver of the familiar bottlecap truck). Through November. Ciné Bar Cafe (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “The Fabric of Things” features still-life paintings from UGA Gallery Director Jeffrey Whittle. Through Dec. 14. Circle Gallery, UGA College of Environmental Design (Caldwell Hall) An exhibit of works by BLA students from the past five years, highlighting projects demonstrating CED’s methodology. Through Dec. 2. Dawg Gone Good BBQ (224 W. Hancock Ave.) Photos and sketches by Barbara Hutson of the Shona exhibit of Zimbabwean Statues at Ashford Manor. Through November. 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 Tom Phillips, Larry Hamilton, Cheri Wranosky John Weber and more. Flicker Theatre & Bar (263 W. Washington St.) “Bugs and Candy,” macrophotography of local insects on candy landscapes by Abel Klainbaum. Through November. Gainesville State College Oconee Campus (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy.) “The Tilted Series” by Nina Barnes contains works utilizing digital media, collage and watercolor to form figurative images. Reception Dec. 1. Through Dec. 8. Georgia Museum of Art (90 Carlton St.) “Buon Natale” features holiday woodcuts with a distinctly Italian flavor by Libby Bailey. Through Jan. 8. • “Edmund Lewandowski: Precisionism and Beyond” features 50 examples of the artist’s career. Through Dec. 4. • “Originality by Subscription,” was originally printed in l’Estampe originale, a quarterly started in March 1893 in France, and focuses on the circumstances that coalesced to make the quarterly such a success. Through Dec. 31. • Anthony Goicolea’s “Snowscape” includes a large photographic mural on Plexiglas and a video installation. Through Nov. 30. Georgia Museum of Natural History (East Campus Road) “Lost Species: Visions of Landscapes
ON THE STREET Late Winter/Spring 2012 Program Registration (Athens, GA) The ACC Dept. of Leisure Services will conduct late winter/spring program registration starting Dec. 3, 9 a.m.–noon for residents. Registration for non-residents begins Dec. 7. 706-613-3800 Win a Gingerbread House (Oconee County Library) A gingerbread replica of the historic Eagle Tavern featuring Star Wars characters will be on display through Dec. 21. $1 raffle tickets benefit the Oconee County Library Friends. 706-769-3950 Yoga Teacher Training (Call for location) Accepting applications for a four-month program beginning in January that teaches how to become a certified teacher. Apply by Dec. 16. www.yogafulday.com f
Past,” looks at historic, Southern landscapes and the species that inhabited them. Through Dec. 9. Georgia Theatre (215 N. Lumpkin St.) Photographs of Athens musicians by Jason Thrasher. Through November. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar (1560 Oglethorpe Ave.) “Subjective Impressions,” oil paintings by Melody Croft. Through Dec. 1. Hotel Indigo (500 College Ave.) “Dawgs and Dogs: The Works of Wingate Downs and Mary Engel.” Through December. Jennifer Jangles Studio and Gallery (10 Barnett Shoals Rd.) A studio and gallery of jewelry, pottery, fabrics, ribbon and more. Jennings Mill Country Club (1500 Chambers Ct.) Fine art photography covering golf, St. Andrew’s, Georgia, Scotland and Italy. Through Dec. 11. Jittery Joe’s Coffee (1230 S. Millledge Ave.) Paintings of Athens and UGA landmarks by Heidi Hensley. Through November. Just Pho…and More (1063 Baxter St.) Artwork by Leslie Litt. Through November. Kumquat Mae Bakery Café (18 Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville) Impressionistic and surrealistic paintings by Ann Hamlin. Through November. Lamar Dodd School of Art (270 River Rd.) “11 Eleven 11,” a BFA drawing and painting exit show and senior art exhibition. Through Nov. 29. Lyndon House Arts Center (293 Hoyt St.) “Community,” features works of art by by students of the Clarke County School District. • “Deck the Walls” is a holiday-themed market on display in the Gallery Shop and Ronnie Lukasiewicz Gallery. Through Jan. 7. Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (434 S. Main St.) “Scapes” is an exhibition of landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes by Steffen Thomas. Through Feb. 18. State Botanical Garden of Georgia (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) “From the Land” features work by pastel artist and architectural illustrator Lorraine Plaxico. Through Nov. 27. • “Forged from Nature” is an outdoor series of sculpted garden gates by artist Andrew T. Crawford. Through Dec. 23. StudiO (675 Pulaski St.) “Breathing Room” is a collection of landscape photography by Brian Cole. Through January. The Grit (199 Prince Ave.) New mixed media by Toby Cole. Through Dec. 11. Trace Gallery (160 Tracy St.) Detailed and colorful artwork by Jim Barsness. Opening reception Dec. 1. Through Jan. 20. Transmetropolitan (145 E. Clayton St.) “I Like to Eat Stuff and Paint Things.” New paintings by Joe Havasy. Through November. UGA Science Library (210 DW Brooks Dr.) Scientific illustrations by Sam Davidson from Monteverde, Costa Rica in pen and ink, carbon dust and watercolor. Through December. Visionary Growth Gallery (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) “Drawing Pretty Pictures Is a Way to Meet God in the World Like It Is” features works by Lois Curtis, Carter Wellborn, Peter Loose, Alpha Andrews, Betty Wansley and Annie Wellborn. Through April. Walker’s Coffee & Pub (128 College Ave.) Artwork by Samantha Hudson. Through November. White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates (217 Hiawasee Ave.) Works by Emily Tatum. Through November.
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Matters Of The Heart And Loins Got a tough one for ya. So, I’m at the point where I want to end things with my current GF. There’s a lot that’s good about our relationship, but there are some serious issues. She has big issues with anxiety, depression and self-image that I can’t handle. Problem is, she’s aware of all these things and is also super insecure about them. How do you end something with someone when what they’re insecure about is, in fact, the cause of the end of the relationship? I don’t want to make her feel worse, and I want to be as compassionate as possible because I do care for her. It’s just even harder because she’s aware of the difficulties she puts on the relationship but doesn’t work to remedy them. I feel like if I’m honest with her about why I want to break up with her, it’ll just reinforce her low self-image and her insecurities… but its true! Should I be honest about my reasons? Tough Love Sounds Just Tough Yes. It will be difficult, but your honesty may actually get her on the right track. What she really needs is to work on these insecurities. She should probably get professional help, but regardless of how she does it, she needs to get happy (or at least comfortable) with herself before she finds happiness or comfort in somebody else. You’re supposed to be her partner, not her shrink. It’s not fair of her to expect you to be both. And, you said it yourself: she is not working on the problems she knows she’s bringing to the relationship. And frankly, you’re not helping her by enabling her, either. Do what you need to do. Do it honestly, do it quickly, and wish her well. I enjoy your column and advice; however, the recent inquiry by No Woman, Oh God prompts me to write. I am an attorney who primarily represents workers in employment matters. Many people do not realize that there is no legal protection against sexual orientation discrimination under Georgia law or federal law. Thus, even if an employee works somewhere that is open-minded and has policies forbidding sexual orientation discrimination, if the employee is fired for being gay or lesbian, there is no legal remedy. Federal law gives some protection to men who act “too feminine” and women who act “too masculine,” so NWOG may have some protection if he begins cross-dressing at work and has problems with his boss. Even so, if he gets terminated, it may be difficult for him to challenge the decision in court. The law needs to change, and there is currently federal legislation referred to as “ENDA”(Employment Nondiscrimination Act); however, it is being blocked in Congress by conservative Republicans. Until the law changes, people need to realize their lack of rights in the workplace. In addition, perhaps we all need to make sure our Congresspersons know we support ENDA. Thanks for letting me get the word out. Janet E. Hill
Thanks, Janet! I always appreciate the insight of a professional. I still feel that based on what NWOG said, that he would be secure in his job, but your letter makes a strong argument for the baby steps I mentioned— a little eyeliner here, a splashy scarf there, for starters. Also, I will happily write to my Congressfolk, and if you will send me a link to some information (or any possible petition) about ENDA, I will be happy to print it here and plaster it all over Facebook in hope of gaining support from my legions of new friends and followers. How do you break up with a friend? I have known this particular woman for 10 years. During this time, our friendship has waxed and waned, and we have gone from talking weekly and seeing each other (when we lived in the same town) to catching up a couple times a year by phone. We have always written to one another during these times, and it was only after I returned from living in another city that I realized how crazy she actually is. Many of the things that she said in her letters turned out to be either wild exaggerations or flat-out lies. “Boyfriends” turned out to be other people’s boyfriends who she was screwing on the side; “good friends” turned out to be people who barely returned her calls or people who she obviously did not treat well herself. So, basically, I have come back to find that she has been deluding herself for years and acting like a slut, and when I actually spend time with her I more often than not feel like screaming and running away. This started out totally depressing and uncomfortable, and has now moved on to a stage where I am embarrassed and afraid to be seen with her for fear of what she might do or whom she might offend. It turns out she has screwed over several of our old friends who I had lost touch with but would MUCH rather be hanging out with than her. I don’t really have any interest in making a big statement or a dramatic exit, but I have got to get off this bus or my life in this town will be ruined. What do you think I should do? Home
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It sounds like this woman is pretty messed up. You say you want to avoid drama, and from your description I gather that this will be nearly impossible. If you are absolutely certain that you can’t (or don’t want to) convince her to get help, then I would just back away slowly. Make sure you’re busy when she calls. Don’t call back every time, and then eventually not at all. In other words, make it appear that you are growing apart, rather than letting her know you already have. Good luck. A Note on the Old-Fasioned Daters: In case anyone was following, I am happy to report that the Old-Fashioned Daters have gone on a date! No details or anything, just the whisper of possibility that makes you feel alive. Ahhhhh… Jyl Inov Got a question for Jyl? Submit your query via the Reality Check button at www.flagpole.com.
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1BR/1BA + office for rent Jan. 1. Blvd., HWflrs, DW, W/D, electric. Water/trash incl. $650-1/$695-2. (404) 556-6884, erinlmcintosh@ gmail.com.
3BR/2.5BA townhomes reduced again! On Eastside. On bus route. FP. W/D incl. Spacious & convenient. Pets welcome. Avail. immediately. Now only $600/ mo.! Aaron, (706) 207-2957. AtlasRealEstateAdvisors.com.
1BR/1BA. All elec. Nice apt. Water provided. On busline. Single pref’d. Avail. now! (706) 543-4271.
Affordable, in-town 1BR apt., just $400/mo. Very basic, but clean & quiet. Convenient ARMC/ Normaltown area, low $99 sec. dep., move in now or pre-lease, (706) 788-2152 or GaAveApts@ aol.com.
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Available Jan. Large 1BR Dwntn. Out of bar scene, close to everything. Historic bldg. Light w/ large windows. DGH Properties. Call George, (706) 340-0987. Baldwin Village, across street from UGA. Free parking, laundr y on premises, hot water, on-call maint., on-site mgr. Microwave & DW. HWflrs. 1, 2, 3BRs. $475 to $1200/mo. Contact (706) 354-4261. Eastside quadraplex, 2BR/2BA, $500/mo. & 2BR/1BA, $475/mo. Eastside duplex, 2BR/1BA & FP, $475/mo. 3BR/2BA & FP, $650/ mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 353-2700 or cell, (706) 540-1529. For rent: very small 1 room efficiency garage apt. 1.5 blocks from 5 Pts. N/S only. $400/mo., incl. water. Email emilycolson@ yahoo.com. Half off rent 1st 2 mos. when you mention this ad! 2BR/2BA apts. a few blocks from Dwntn. off North Ave. Pet friendly & no pet fee! Dep. only $150. Rent from $625-675/mo. incl. trash. (706) 548-2522, www. dovetailmanagement.com. No rent until Jan. 2012! On all 1BR apts. ($495) & 2BR townhomes ($585)! 2BR flats starting at $600 – 1st mo. free! On busline, pet friendly. (706) 549-6254. Restrictions apply.
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Condos for Rent Dwntn. Athens Luxury Condo – The Georgian. 1BR/1BA only 2 blocks from UGA’s N. Campus. HWflrs., granite countertops, 10 ft. ceilings, stainless steel appls. Secure bldg, parking. $199,900. (706) 540-1150. Two-stor y 3BR/3BA in The Woodlands for rent. $450/mo. OBO. Gated community w/ clubhouse, pools, workout facility & more! Ample parking & on busline. Contact ashleycleary@ gmail.com.
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1BR cottage on busline. Hard pine floors, pets OK. $450/mo. Call Paul, (706) 714-9607. 194 Childs Street, 2BR/2BA. One of the best houses and locations in Boulevard, $950. 2BR/2BA in Five Points. HWflrs, tile BA, W/D. Great price! $650/mo. (706) 548-9797 or boulevard propertymanagement.com. 175 Sylvan Dr. 3BR/1BA home w/ great location near ARMC. $900/ mo. Avail. now! Pls. call (706) 540-1810, (706) 433-2072, or email cbolen@upchurchrealty. com. One owner is a licensed realtor in the state of GA. 277 E. Carver Dr., Athens. 2BR/1BA, LR, kitchen, HWflrs., W/D hook up. 5 min. UGA & on busline. Avail. Nov. GRFA welcome. $500/mo. + $300 sec. dep. Home, (770) 725-7748. Cell, (706) 338-7253.
Duplexes For Rent 5 Pts., 2BR/1BA duplex. $600/mo. Beautiful HWflrs., W/D, CHAC, ceiling fans, across street from Memorial Park. No dogs, cats OK. Avail now. Call (706) 2029805.
2BR/1BA. Near UGA, LR, DR, den, HWflrs., all appl., fenced yd., garbage p/u, carport, elec. A/C, gas heat, no pets. $550/mo. 117 Johnson Dr. Owner/Agent, Stan, (706) 543-5352.
Heart of Normaltown. 2BR/1BA, $675/mo. Full of brand new renovations/upgrades. 1350 sf. New W/D incl. valerioproperties@ gmail.com. Katy, (706) 5466900. Priced to go fast. A must see!
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Music Services Amp repair! McNeece Music, 149 Oneta, Ste. 6C-7. Next t o B i k e A t h e n s . Ye a r s o f experience. Buy-sell-trade, custom builds, strings & acc., electric amps. (706) 5489666, Tues.–Sat., 12–8 p.m. Do you want to make $$$ with your music related business? Are you advertising in Flagpole? Call (706) 549-0301 for details. Eady Guitars, Guitar Building & Repair. Qualified repairman offering professional set ups, fret work, wiring, finishing & restorations. Exp. incl. Gibson & Benedetto Guitars. Appt. o n l y ( 6 1 5 ) 7 1 4 - 9 7 2 2 , w w w. eadycustomfinishing.com. F re t S h o p . Professional guitar repairs & modifications, setups, electronics, precision fretwork. Previous clients incl. R . E . M . , W i d e s p re a d P a n i c , C r a c k e r, B o b M o u l d , J o h n B e r r y, A b b e y R o a d L i v e ! , Squat. (706) 549-1567. K i t c h e n Ta b l e S t e r e o since 1989, electronic technical services. Vacuum tube & transistor amplifier r e p a i r, e f f e c t s , p e d a l s , keyboards. Sound system sales, service & installation. (706) 355-3071. We 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 Enter tainment. ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 9 - 1 5 6 7 . w w w. classiccityentertainment.com. Featuring The Magictones A t h e n s ’ p re m i e re w e d d i n g & par ty band. www. themagictones.com.
Services Classes Bookbinding class taught by book conservator. 12/10/2011 from 9-4 in Winterville, GA. Class limited to 8 students. Cost $135/person. Email smokeyroadpress@gmail for inquiries. Yogaful Day Shala in Athens announces a RYT 200 hr. Yoga Te a c h e r Tr a i n i n g P r o g r a m m e e t i n g Yo g a A l l i a n c e standards beginning in Jan. 2012. Bill Cottrell, E-RYT, IAYT; (706) 850-0364, www. yogafulday.com.
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Jobs Full-time FT work. Great pay plan & flexible hrs. For promotional agents, new branch opening in Athens. No exp. required. Have fun & make money! (706) 2966662. Hiring professional waiters & waitresses. Apply in person & bring resume. 24 Greensboro Hwy. in Watkinsville, 30677. Girasole’s Restaurant. 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.
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Whose Schools? Our Schools! Students Confront Regents Over Immigrant Policy
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he regents of the University System of Georgia are rarely Education, UGA GLOBES, Freedom University and the Athens seen with any of the 311,000 students whose lives Immigrant Rights Coalition. are directly influenced by their policies. Browsing the The November Coalition called for the board to revisit its regents’ glamour shots and bios, it seems that only one stance on undocumented students in light of two separate of the 18 board members has a background in education—the resolutions passed by UGA’s Franklin College Faculty Senate and rest are mega-successful corporate types with tons of experiStudent Government Association, which condemned the ban ence in things like alcohol distribution, pulp and paper produc- and urged the regents to rescind the policy. (Since then, the tion, and financial and lending services. UGA Graduate Student Association has passed a similar resoluBut on Tuesday, Nov. 8, two students were permitted tion.) Kim and Cardoza-Oquendo presented a petition of 2,000 seats at the boardroom table to petition the regents to resignatures to the board, further substantiating the outrage of address a policy that bans undocumented students from attending the state’s five most selective public colleges and universities. The policy, approved by the Board of Regents in October 2010, was implemented this fall. It forbids undocumented students from attending any public college or university that has had to reject a qualified Georgia resident during the previous two years. Only three states— Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama—formally ban undocumented immigrants from attending public institutions of higher education. Juan Carlos CardozaOquendo, a senior Foundation Fellow at the University of Georgia, and Keish Kim, a student at Athens-based Freedom University, formally addressed a Board of Regents subcommittee in a room packed with dozens Juan Carlos Cardoza-Oquendo presents a petition bearing 2,000 signatures to the regents. more—students, professors and concerned community members—in opposition to the ban. the governing bodies of the students and faculty at the state’s Although in recent years the Board of Regents has made flagship institution, and the disapproval from many other outseveral unpopular decisions regarding tuition and fees, the spoken groups. The petition calls for the repeal of the ban and board’s secretary had never seen an outside individual or group for in-state tuition for undocumented students. request to speak at one of their infrequent meetings. Calling In his testimony, Cardoza-Oquendo explained that the ban themselves the November Coalition, members of the Georgia contradicts the board’s own mission statement, telling undocuUndocumented Youth Alliance (GUYA) used Board of Regents mented students that they are not allowed the same “intelbylaws to petition to address the regents at their November lectual growth and personal enrichment” offered their peers meeting, with the endorsements of 16 other organizations. through higher education. He explained that Georgia has a lot Those included national groups like the ACLU and the Southern to lose if the ban stays in effect, including the millions already Poverty Law Center, but also Athens-based organizations invested in undocumented students who have gone to primary like the UGA chapter of Georgia Students for Public Higher and secondary school here and call Georgia their home.
“I, and we as a coalition, believe that the policy is a step in a dangerous direction of exclusion and xenophobia, going against this state’s principles of fairness and everyone’s equal shot at success,” Cardoza-Oquendo stated. Kim, a student at Freedom University, which currently offers a free college-level course to academically qualified students regardless of immigration status [see Flagpole, Oct. 26], presented an emotional statement to the board. She “came out” to the board as an undocumented immigrant, forcing the BOR to confront an actual student whom the policy attacks. “What will be the legacy of this body?” CardozaOquendo asked. “Do you want it to be one of upholding the right of all people to the pursuit of happiness and equal opportunity, or one marked by the institution of a new era of segregation?” Cardoza-Oquendo challenged the board to respond quickly and asked if they would take action in the coming month. “That would be hard to predict at this time,” Regent Mansfield Jennings replied. “As you know, the board is not known for rapid decisions.” Immediately following the students’ presentation, shouts interrupted the orderly meeting: a call-andresponse “Mic check!” What followed was a statement to the Board of Regents, presented with what is known as the human microphone, the form of amplification used at the Occupy Wall Street protests. The voices condemned Policy 4.1.6 and questioned the legitimacy of the board, which is appointed by the governor and has no student representatives. While Cardoza-Oquendo, Kim and several others left the room, the protesters unveiled a banner and chanted, “Whose schools? Our schools!” From the advocacy at the regents’ meeting, it is clear that the grassroots movement to repeal the undocumented students ban, comprised of many different groups, is not afraid to use a diverse set of tactics to challenge the state’s most powerful institutions and their policies. Melissa Hovanes
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everyday people Chuck Griffin, Customer Service Representative Chuck Griffin describes himself, verbatim, as lacking in ambition, boring and indifferent. Even if that’s true, he certainly finds plenty of interesting and productive ways to use his time: he works two jobs, organizes the chess club at Barrow Elementary and still has time for the occasional side project. Apart from a summer in New York City, when he worked as an intern in the film industry, Chuck has lived in Athens his entire life. He is open to the idea of relocating one day, but for the present, he recognizes that Athens has everything he needs. He says Athens is his heritage. Flagpole: Could you explain what you do for a living? Chuck Griffin: For full-time, I’m a customer service rep at Uberprints [a custom t-shirt printing company], so I look over orders and talk to customers over the phone and help them with the website. My night job—or weekend job—is, I’m a board operator for Cox Radio’s radio stations. There’s like six of them owned in Athens, so I go between six of them and run live events. Usually like UGA sportscasts and stuff. Emily Patrick
FP: Do you have any interesting stories from the t-shirt business? CG: The most interesting thing is that whatever’s going on right now, you’ll see a t-shirt order come in reflecting that. If it’s something in the news, then there will be an order coming in with a t-shirt about it. Like the Penn State case that’s in the news, there are t-shirts about that now, and the Occupy Wall Street protests… You don’t have to watch the news. You can just work there and see what’s going on. FP: Do you think that there is a philosophy of the t-shirt? CG: Nowadays, it’s more about inside jokes. People like to put inside jokes on their t-shirts and have other people read them, and it doesn’t matter if they know what it is or not. It’s just… they find it cool to wear.
FP: So, it’s all about irony? CG: Yeah. It’s not something I’m into. I don’t wear t-shirts. I don’t think I’ve ever worn letters before—I guess a few times before for work uniforms—but I don’t usually wear, like, design shirts or anything like that. FP: Could you tell me about your radio work? CG: Well, usually, it’s me sitting there playing commercials during live events… My job’s basically, if there’s a live event, I’ll communicate with the announcer who’s on site, and I’ll let him know when to come back from commercial. FP: Do you have a particular interest in radio? CG: I’ve always loved radio. That’s probably my favorite medium because I used to listen to it as a kid and wait for a good song to come on, and then I’d just record it on a tape. I guess I just like the concept of listening to something—either in your car or somewhere [else]—and somebody else somewhere is listening to the exact same thing. It’s like, a good song comes on, and you only get one chance to hear it. It’s more special. FP: You said you graduated from UGA two years ago. What did you study? CG: Telecommunications. I studied kind of that, but it was more like media writing, like writing commercials and writing for TV production. But I took some audio production classes. I chose that major because college was free and I thought it might be interesting, so I kind of just stuck with it. But I’m sure if I had to pay for college, I would probably have went with a math degree or something like that, you know.
FP: Do you have plans for the future, or do see yourself sticking around Athens for awhile? CG: I guess I’ve been here for [a really long time], so it would be nice to leave and go somewhere else and have a job. But I’m not too set on leaving as soon as possible. It’s more just trying to work and provide and save up some money and see where that takes me. FP: How long have you been here? CG: I was born here, and I’ve only been away for three months. I’ve been here all my life. It’s kind of sad but kind of cool, depending. FP: Do you ever think about moving away? CG: Yeah. I lived in New York for three months, and I enjoyed that experience. I don’t know if I’d live there, though. I like small towns like this; so, I mean, Athens is fine as far as a place to live long-term. FP: So, you’re not… CG: Ambitious? No. I think if I got some sort of job and was able to move out immediately, I really wouldn’t be too excited because I guess it’s just my personality. I’m kind of boring— indifferent to different stuff. I guess it would be kind of cool, but it wouldn’t make that much difference. I guess the place I live doesn’t make much difference in how I live. FP: Why were you in New York? CG: I had an internship at a talent agency for the film industry. It was mostly for the independent film industry, and I just worked there for three months. It was a summer internship. It was unpaid. I read movie scripts. FP: What kind of film scripts did you get to read? CG: Mostly romantic comedies. Mostly, those films are romantic comedies because they’re the cheapest to make… and they can be really awful and still make a lot of money. I read a script about the most base, like, watered-down concepts you can think of, like: Republican falls in love with a Democrat. There was one where this woman’s fiancé, she catches him cheating on her, and somehow, she casts a spell on him to turn him into a dog who can talk to her, and she has to carry him around and figure out how to change him back to a human being. It was like a real PG-13 romantic comedy. It wasn’t like a kids’ show or anything.
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FP: Do you mind if I ask you about your cultural heritage? CG: Yeah, yeah. I’m half Korean. My mom’s Korean, and my dad’s from Georgia.
FP: Do you ever wish you did? CG: No, not really. I mean, I was born here. I have Athens heritage, I guess.
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FP: Do you think you might ever try to write a script? CG: I mean, I’ve written a few of them. I’ve done some freelance screenwriting, too.
FP: Do you feel like having that background makes you different from other Americans? CG: No. I don’t ever really think about it, I guess. My mom’s pretty westernized… and I guess some people don’t really recognize that I’m Asian. They think I’m Hispanic or something, but that doesn’t really bother me. I don’t ever feel like I have any heritage as far as Korean heritage. I have no knowledge of that culture or anything.
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