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THIS WEEK’S ISSUE:

Faithful and Sincere

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Former Governor Sonny Perdue has endorsed newly Republican State Representative Doug McKillip for re-election.

Mr. Perdue calls Rep. McKillip “a man of deep faith and a sincere conservative.” The governor himself is said to be a man of faith, and he has also proven to be a man who caused specialinterest legislation to be passed, giving him a $100,000 tax break. He is a man who used the power of his office to block the state purchase of a brown-bear wildlife preserve so that land speculators could buy it in order to turn it into a subdivision that happened to be adjacent to the governor’s own property.

Later, when it turned out that the development was not profitable, the governor had the state buy the land at a considerable profit to all concerned. Thus, Governor Perdue has shown us that men of faith are not precluded from acting in their own best interest, even when those actions are counter to the best interests of the people they govern.

Perhaps we should wonder, then, just what exactly Governor Perdue meant when he called Rep. McKillip “a man of deep faith.” Why did the governor leave his description hanging?

Why did he not say that Rep. McKillip is a man of deep faith in God or a man of deep faith in Jesus or in the Almighty?

Was Governor Perdue not sure where Rep. McKillip’s faith lies, or did he purposely leave it vague, for us to fill in the blanks? Did Governor Perdue think it better not to tell us too specifically what or who Rep. McKillip believes in, so that Ms. Quick… has we can fit our own ideals consistently proven into Rep. McKillip’s template?

Thus, perhaps the governor herself to be a intended that local voters, if sincere conservative, they’re so inclined, could see Rep. McKillip as a man with even back when Rep. deep faith in himself or in mankind or even, perhaps, in McKillip was still astrology or Scientology. This an insincere liberal. is probably the kind of thing Governor Perdue had in mind, since he, himself, is a highly successful politician and knows the value of inclusiveness when he is making an endorsement.

His phrasing was no doubt carefully chosen so that all of us, no matter what our persuasion, can identify Rep. McKillip as a man of deep faith in the same principles that we ourselves believe in.

Of course, it is entirely possible that the governor stopped short of saying just who Rep. McKillip believes in, because the governor is not sure and chose to play it safe.

It may indeed be that Rep. McKillip is a man of deep faith in the principle that it is better not to have any principles, in case one wants to be elected by one political party and then change to the other party. It may be that Rep. McKillip is a man of deep faith in the belief that people will not remember if you betray them and will vote for you again, anyway.

For that matter, Rep. McKillip may have deep faith that the Speaker will prepare a table before him in the presence of his enemies and that his cup will run over and goodness and mercy surely will follow him all the days of his life.

We can certainly conclude that Rep. McKillip is a man of deep faith in miracles, because his Republican friends in Atlanta were able to take his deeply Democratic Athens-Clarke County district and change it into a heavily Republican district spread out over four counties, sort of like one would turn water into wine—if one were the sort who believed it was OK to drink wine.

It is odd, in a way, that Gov. Perdue chose to endorse Rep. McKillip instead of his opponent, local attorney Regina Quick.

Ms. Quick is a longtime Republican leader and has consistently proven herself to be a sincere conservative, even back when Rep. McKillip was still an insincere liberal. Perhaps Ms. Quick’s faith is not deep enough for the governor, or perhaps she just does not choose to use her faith for political purposes.

In any event, the candidates have a long campaign ahead of them until the July 31 primary. Between now and then, local Democrats need to decide whether they’re going to cross over and vote for Regina Quick. If they do, in spite of Rep. McKillip’s born-again Republican faith and his sincerity, he might not have a prayer.

Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

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letters Don’t Demonize Musicians Dear Flagpole: Thank you for your excellent coverage of the Great Walmart Controversy.

Especially over the last two weeks you have been the voice of reason in an increasingly divisive conversation. It saddens me that people who should be able to debate this issue with open-mindedness and restraint are turning against each other. Diverse groups of people are being lumped into broad categories and demonized, as if you could paint everyone who is either for or against the development with one brush.

I would like to take this opportunity to defend the musicians who make this town their home and add so much to the culture of the Classic City. Most of the musicians in this town are not wealthy, elitist snobs who don’t care about poor people and are trying to push their agenda on everyone else, which is how some have portrayed them. Most of them are poor, struggling artists who are following their passion and sharing it with the rest of us.

All the musicians I know are the first to line up to organize or play benefit concerts for whoever is in need. Of those who have succeeded in the music business and chosen to make Athens their home, Patterson Hood stands out as a shining example of someone who donates his time, money and musical talent to countless projects that benefit the poor and disadvantaged, from Nuçi’s Space to the Whatever It Takes coalition. He has truly given back to this town that has given so much to

CONTACT US AT P.O. BOX 1027, ATHENS, GA 30603 OR EMAIL US AT LETTERS@FLAGPOLE.COM him. How anyone can say that he and the past 19 years of wandering that has had such a vibrant, friendly downtown as you have here. other musicians and artists that have made our once moribund downtown revitalized and I hope you are able to keep it that way. vibrant don’t care about poor people is beyond I have followed with interest the Selig prome. Most of them are poor themselves! posal to build a giant Walmart in downtown I realize that I am preaching to the choir, Athens. Though I really don’t have a vested interest in your community (any more or less but my hope is that we can all slow down than every other community I’ve been a part and really listen to each other as we debate of, no matter how briefly), I do have an interthe pros and cons, and come to a realistic est in the United compromise in which we can all welcome States as a whole.

Community is the key. a development that BUMPERSTICKER OF THE WEEK: Every study I’ve not only brings jobs and tax revenue, but ever read or heard of concerning the also complements our invasion of big-box existing downtown and fits in with our stores has pointed Thanks, Ed. Send your sticker sightings to to the destruction of long-range goals. letters@flagpole.com. local businesses, net Let’s not sacrifice the heart of this loss of jobs and the flow of revenues out great town because of the community. I would go further and say we are desperate to recover from the “Great Recession!” that big-box business models create a net loss Rebecca Zahn of jobs and revenues for the entire nation, Athens especially in manufacturing.

To think that somehow a Walmart in downtown Athens would have different results falls, I believe, into the realm of the definition of insanity.

I am an American artist/activist currently I do not know your mayor or your city visiting your fair city. As a traveling street art- commissioners, of course, but having read City Dope (Flagpole Jan. 25), I would think ist, I’ve been told many times over the years that I should visit Athens. I finally have and something is amiss. I might suggest to those have found Athens to be as described—a won- who have signed a petition opposing the Selig derful town. I cannot at present recall a city development to perhaps consider signing a of your size that I have passed through in the recall petition as well.

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I propose that Athens Land Trust and every other interested community-oriented organization should band together to purchase the land in question by any means possible. Create a cooperative grocery, a farmers/artist market, a community garden, art and music studios, an outdoor theatre/performance space, community kitchen and hostel, etc. I will be the first to donate my hard-earned pennies to the cause.

Please, citizens of Athens, please do not let your community be robbed by a family who already have one hundred billion dollars or more in their pockets. Just say no to a downtown Walmart!

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Lastly: The dutiful Dope hands the podium to Flagpole’s John Huie for his due and informed analysis of the Selig situation—see below.

shadows the pleasures of our university town.

Protestors against the Selig project seemed caught short last week by the passionate defense of even Walmart jobs by people Townies Caught in the Middle?: Local activwho really need them. The inaction of Athens’ ists are exactly right when they say big-box “leaders” is beginning to come to the attenstores are a sorry excuse for jobs. Chamber of tion of the people they have failed to repreCommerce President “Doc” Eldridge—an apolo- sent. The push for decent jobs and wages is gist for Walmart’s low wages—has shown little today led not by the Chamber, but by antipovthrough years of careful planning and at the interest in bringing better jobs to Athens. Yet erty activists and grassroots leaders. expense of millions of taxpayer dollars. Again: another “task force” study is underway while Townies are stuck in the middle, amazed the Selig development can be a great thing the last one gathers dust with all the others. that anyone would actually want to work at for Athens, and the developers have said all Sadly, ACC’s progressiveness has not Walmart. Critics of the Selig development find along that they are designing it according to extended to effective—or even competent— themselves figuratively facing the Occupy proestablished local guidelines. Let them be held jobs creation here. Athens “is missing out on testors: which is more important, limiting bigto that promise. hundreds if not thousands of private-sector boxes downtown, or wages for people who are jobs per year, and millions of dollars in prifighting for their lives—the people America Then There’s This: Someone has pulled an vate capital investment” because this region has turned its back on? There are big battles application for a petition to recall Mayor lacks a coordinated effort to sell itself, a 2005 and there are smaller battles; and in politics, Nancy Denson—Gail you must pick your battles.

Schrader, ACC elections Is it relevant that supervisor, says the applicaAmerica locks up far more tion was issued by her office of its own people in prison, Feb. 3. It must be returned proportionally, than other no more than 15 days from nations? That our laughable that date with the signadrug and alcohol laws ruin tures of 100 “sponsors,” as lives? That unprecedented well as stated grounds for surveillance, detentions, the mayor’s removal from and undeclared wars have office. Once the application become national policy? is returned to the county That our political parties board of elections, Denson take turns gerrymandering then has four business days and disenfranchising voters, to appeal those grounds— but always favor their own which can include acts of well-connected donors? That malfeasance, misconduct or they feed the misdirected misappropriation of public passions and paranoia of funds—to a Superior Court the ignorant, but always judge. If the application look out for the 1 percent?

A multi-use path will stretch along the edge of the Armstrong & Dobbs property from the Trail holds up, the petitioner will How they hate the minimum Head Plaza on East Broad Street all the way to Winterville and beyond. Plans also call for a then have 45 days to gather wage—and keep it shamesecond Greenway path to extend through the property itself, connecting with the rail-with-trail the signatures of a number fully low! Have our poor on East Campus Road. of registered voters equivapeople no bread to eat? lent to at least 30 percent of Well, can’t they eat cake? the number who were registered at the time of task force reported. Since then, nothing has That is our national philosophy, stated Denson’s election—signatures which will then changed… and who cares?

by Ayn Rand, demagogued by Rush and Fox, have to be reviewed by ACC Board of Elections Nobody that matters, really. The logibelieved by nobody with a brain or a heart but staff. Finally, if the petition is successful, cal leader of such an effort—the Chamber sold along with the 10,000 shoddy things at an election will be held in ACC to determine of Commerce—is more interested in big-box Walmart and at the voting booth. If we hear whether the mayor should be recalled, and if stores. Commissioners make excuses: “The it enough, it must be true. Some are laughthat’s successful, another special election will jobs aren’t coming back.” Oconee County has ing all the way to the bank; others are trying be held to replace her. declined to cooperate with ACC; no other to figure out how to fight the madness. “The Yes, it’s very, very complicated, and yes, counties have been asked. Globalization best lack all conviction, while the worst are it’s very, very unlikely to be successful. But may be good for China… but is it good for full of passionate intensity.” But, that could it’s happening, and the mayor knows about America? Or just for the 1 percent? change… [John Huie] it, so you should, too. Let the Facebookery Such questions are now reaching critibegin! cal mass in ACC, where the high poverty rate Dave Marr & John Huie news@flagpole.com

Athens News and Views Real Progress: The Athens Banner-Herald’s Feb. 10 house editorial contained the following passage: “Now, talk can turn toward a far more productive focus on how the development company can bring its project into compliance with local design guidelines and transportation planning initiatives in a way that satisfies this community’s understandable desire to protect its deservedly treasured downtown area.” The belated acknowledgment—in the context of an op-ed that mainly emphasized the significance of the entry of local African-American leaders into the public discussion of Selig’s Armstrong & Dobbs project—that the development as presented does not appear to be in accordance with ACC’s existing planning code is quite a notable addition to the discourse in its own right. If this signifies the daily paper’s intent to allow Selig’s responsibility to comply with the many local laws that affect its project to remain a part of the story, then we’re really on the right track.

It’s certainly a positive thing to hear from Athens’ black community, which until last week’s meeting of the Mayor and Commission had been mostly silent on the issue, at least in terms of the broad public conversation.

African Americans accounted for well over half the packed chamber at the meeting, and their representatives spoke unequivocally in support of the Selig project, citing jobs, tax revenues and access to groceries as the key benefits they expect it to provide. It’s now incumbent on those who have expressed concern about the development’s design to reach out to their fellow Athenians and make it clear that requiring Selig to complete its project in a way that conforms to the laws of this community does not constitute a lack of regard for their interests.

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city pages to 90 percent, said Tim Johnson of Family Connection/ Communities in Schools. “We’re all products of our environment,” and children with problems—health problems, school problems, early pregnancies, abuse—are often from high-poverty neighborhoods. Changing that requires not just dealing with individual Jobs that pay decent wages are “the children, but with families and neighborhoods, missing part” contributing to Athens-Clarke Johnson said.

Despite its limited funding, Whatever County’s high poverty rate, says Linda Lloyd of the Economic Justice Coalition, a local It Takes has mobilized grassroots leaders through successful focus groups aimed at group that has (with some success) pressed the University of Georgia implementing solutions to raise wages for its including medical sup“You can’t do anything port, mentors and tutors, lowest-paid workers. Some 1,800 UGA part-timers with $7.25 an hour. All it tours of UGA, providing books and Internet access earn $10 per hour or less does is keep you poor.” and promoting commu(some as low as minimum wage), according to a UGA nity involvement—all to spokesman—and that doesn’t include student engage and advance children’s educations.

“The leadership is really coming from the workers. Lloyd told the ACC Federation of Neighborhoods last week that UGA’s low wages neighborhoods,” he said. just give other local businesses an excuse to pay less: “They feel they can do that, because John Huie UGA is paying nothing,” she said.

“We want Walmart to pay a living wage,” she said. “We’re only really going to support [businesses] who pay $11 an hour” or more.

“It’s not about lazy people,” she said. With minimum-wage jobs, “it doesn’t matter how hard you work, the system is against you…

You can’t do anything with $7.25 an hour. All it does is keep you poor, really.”

Having heard in past weeks from opponents She encouraged people to volunteer to of a planned downtown Walmart, ACC comengage with local families where children need missioners got the other side of the argument role models for future careers: “If I’m going from Walmart supporters at last week’s regular to be a teacher, I need to be hanging around session. About a dozen people spoke during another teacher. If I’m going to be a doctor, an open public comment period, some against it’s the same.” But sometimes, Lloyd said, she but most in favor of a proposed development must first make sure clients have enough to

by Atlanta’s Selig Enterprises, during a standing-room-only meeting at which both sides eat. And, she supports the Occupy movement.

“We know Occupy is telling the truth,” she appeared to be well represented.

Francisco Perez asked why he should have said. “The people at the bottom are scraping.” to take the bus to buy groceries, since there’s Athens narrowly missed a large federal no supermarket downtown. “That’s wasting grant for the education-based initiative about an hour” both ways, he said, and he Whatever It Takes, a “pipeline of support” to works two jobs to support his family. “Money’s local families by some 50 allied organizations. time, and time is money,” he said.

In Harlem, the program after which WIT was “We need jobs in this community,” said modeled dramatically increased the numbers James Washington, Jr. of Concerned Clergy of of young people who graduated from colMetropolitan Athens. “Some folk may not need lege; similar programs have been a priority of that type jobs,” he said. “We do. Some folk President Obama, but Congress has reduced may not need that type shopping. We do… funding.

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In Athens, such local partnerships have Give these people a chance to work,” he said. already cut ACC’s teen pregnancy rate by close

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“I keep hearing about the ‘great’ downtown Athens,” said Charlie Maddox, a two-time candidate for mayor long active in civic affairs.

“I’m not knocking it. That’s what people enjoy.” But people can’t “buy local” without jobs, he said. “We also have to think about the least and the left out… There is dignity in work.” Maddox said he has “sat through three presentations” on Selig’s project—the developer has been reaching out to local community groups and churches, sometimes with donations—”and I don’t think this group could have done a finer job of considering Athens.”

Downtown business owner Jackie Unruh begged to differ. The plan—and especially the extensive free parking it includes—”feels like a slap in the face” to business owners, she said. “Keep in mind that we already have a thriving downtown in Athens. Please don’t mess up a good thing.”

Speakers representing the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce said both organizations support Selig’s proposed mixed-use

development. But it was not on the commission’s agenda last week, and commissioners have yet to discuss it publicly (although they may eventually be asked to approve zoning variances for the development). Chamber President “Doc” Eldridge said the “average” wage paid by the existing Walmart on Athens’ Eastside is $11.10 an hour.

Commissioners did say that downtown Athens needs a “master plan”—discussed in the past, but never funded (estimates for a detailed, consultant-generated plan have run as high as $400,000). Mayor Nancy Denson, who will prepare a budget for commission approval by May, indicated that money might be found for such a plan. But on a 5-4 vote, the commission nixed a controversial recommendation to fund public art as part of the new jail. An earlier discussion of spending up to 1 percent of the jail budget on art— perhaps in the lobby—had brought outrage from some citizens, but commissioners will continue to consider budgeting art at that level on other, future county projects.

John Huie

capitol impact athens rising Tommy Smith has been part of the Georgia legislature for a long time. The blueberry farmer from Bacon County was first elected to the state House of Representatives in 1978, when a guy named Jimmy Carter was president. Smith was a lifelong Democrat until a few years ago, when he switched to the Republican Party.

Josh McKoon is a young attorney from Columbus who is in the middle of his first term as a state senator. A Republican Party activist before he first decided to run for public office, McKoon is less than 10 years out of law school and hadn’t even been born yet when Tommy Smith was first sworn in as a House member.

These lawmakers have emerged as the unlikely heroes of this General Assembly session for those who believe that their elected representatives should make decisions free from the undue influence of the lobbyists who crowd the capitol hallways.

Smith and McKoon introduced bills that would strengthen the state’s ethics laws. Their measures would, for the first time, put a legal limit on the money that lobbyists can spend to wine, dine, and otherwise entertain legislators—$100 per lawmaker.

One other House Republican, Ellis Black, is listed as a co-sponsor of Smith’s bill along with Democrats Mary Margaret Oliver, Kathy Ashe, Elly Dobbs and Pat Gardner. McKoon has found a few co-sponsors in Republican senators Steve Gooch, Butch Miller, David Shafer, Jesse Stone and Mike Crane.

The ethics bills are supported by advocacy organizations from both ends of the political spectrum such as Tea Party Patriots, Common Cause Georgia, Georgia Watch and the League of Women Voters.

Neither bill, of course, has a chance of reaching the governor’s desk for a signature.

House Speaker David Ralston and the rest of the House GOP leadership are implacably

opposed to the idea of placing any limitations on the gifts that lobbyists can give.

Ralston has long maintained that the current ethics laws are strong enough, because they require regular and complete disclosure of what lobbyists and candidates spend. This transparency gives voters all the data they need to make an informed decision about the people who represent them, Ralston said.

If the people in Ralston’s district were to look at the information available about him, they would discover that he and his family once enjoyed a weeklong excursion in Europe for which the expenses of $17,000 were paid by a friendly lobbyist. That amount is about 170 times the limit on lobbyist spending that Smith and McKoon have in their ethics bills.

I do not believe Ralston is a dishonest politician, but there are many temptations placed in front of legislators by lobbyists for the rich and powerful. I think the speaker may be underestimating just how alluring those temptations can be.

McKoon notes that Georgia is now one of only three states that still allow lobbyists to spend however much they want to influence legislators.

“It’s clear that Georgia is out of line with the rest of the country,” McKoon says. “It’s created a crisis of confidence in our state—we have a cloud on everything we are doing.”

Smith concedes that his ethics bill probably won’t progress very far, given the expressed attitudes of the House leadership.

“All I can do is introduce the bill and do what is right,” Smith said. “It’s up to them to do what is right in their hearts.”

That admonition applies to Georgia’s voters as well. If enough of them want to see stronger ethics requirements made part of the law, they can decide through the people they elect whether that is done.

Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com

What’s Up in New Development The Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation using those claims as marketing, preservation held a one-day symposium with around 150 would be the way to go. attendees Feb. 4, using the historic Southern Tom Liebel, an architect with Marks, Mills as a focal point around which to frame Thomas Architects of Baltimore, discussed his a broader conversation about how historic understanding of sustainability and preservapreservation and notions of sustainability tion, focusing on the Milller’s Court renovaintersect. The four speakers who presented, tion he worked on. He explained how the although they were mainly discussing their preservation of that former industrial structure work elsewhere, did talk about the potentials for a nonprofit hub and teachers’ apartments of Athens and the Southern Mill more specifispurred the revitalization of a rough neighcally. However, I couldn’t help but consider borhood, and became a landmark for the area. how their ideas apply to another ongoing “Rather than create a simulacrum of Main historic preservation issue: the Selig plan for Street,” he asked, “why not rehabilitate Main Armstrong & Dobbs, which involves demolition Street?” He also talked about the collaborative of three National Register historic structures. process he engaged in with future occupants Selig’s proposal and the methods proffered at of the building, noting that “The community the symposium represent fundamentally differ- needs to help dictate the design solutions in ent ways that business can be done, and the the case of Southern Mills.” That strategy for concepts that the speakers presented outline success should be applied to all projects. just how much we all stand to gain by building broader coalitions for revitalization.

This public educational event focused on Southern Mills was also intended to help market the property, and the current owners, Aderhold Properties of Atlanta, were in attendance, along with local elected officials, a rumored potential buyer or two, and various other community stakeInterested community members and stakeholders came together to explore the holders. The event, Southern Mill, physically and intellectually. Could such collaboration be applied conducted with no preconceptions about what to other development conversations? the site should become, was a great way to get everyone thinking. It Andrew Ham of Urban Trust, LLC discussed will be followed up on the weekend of Feb. financing strategies for mill renovations, not24–26 with a charrette, conducted by UGA’s ing the types of incentives and tax credits Center for Community Design and Preservation. available for developers who choose to do That stands in marked contrast with Selig’s preservation work. Many of the case studies he aggressive rollout of its plan, and conflictpresented resulted in half the project’s costs ing statements about whether or not it is being offset by the use of preservation tax interested in working with the community to credits. That ability to leverage capital from execute its project. outside the community is an exciting one, and The first speaker, Donovan Rypkema of the potential to create new space at effecWashington, D.C.-based Place Economics, tively half-price puts historic preservation started off the presentations with a powerin a particularly empowering light in terms ful set of criteria for what should constitute of self-determined community revitalization. sustainable economic development. These criCould historic preservation be the bootstraps teria, backed by his firm’s work and research, by which Athens can pull itself up? laid out a model for economic development Myrick Howard, president of Preservation driven by local assets and identity, long-term North Carolina, presented a series of incredible thinking and a commitment to small local mill revitalization case studies, demonstratbusinesses. He could think of “not one downing how communities large and small can town revitalization project that didn’t include turn blights into assets. His bold organizahistoric preservation.” Is Selig’s project excep- tion has a well-deserved reputation as one of tional enough to be the first? Unlikely. the best preservation entities in the country.

Rypkema also noted that since the recesParticularly interesting was the group’s abilsion began, large corporations have continued ity to renovate not just mills, but entire mill to shed jobs, and the recovery in employment villages, catalyzing whole neighborhoods and has been due almost exclusively to hiring by towns. That outward awareness and attention small businesses. Likewise, historic districts he only seems to have made those projects more studied had a rate of foreclosure less than half successful, with many of the residential loft the average of the cities in which they were conversions he shared having sold out before located. construction began.

Another important point raised was the The ideas laid out at the ACHF event are environmental cost of demolition and new powerful ones, and as the conversation about construction as opposed to reuse. While Selig Southern Mills continues, perhaps it will has already made claims of building to “green” become a model of how to conduct develstandards, it often takes decades for green opment and revitalization differently in buildings to offset the energy used in their Athens. Perhaps it will set the kind of precown construction, and even longer when you edent others will want to follow. factor in demolition. If Selig were actually concerned about the environment, rather than Kevan Williams athensrising@flagpole.com

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February sucks. Of all the months of the intrude on the ladies’ conclave, first the rolling year, February has the least going for charming landlord Anthony Wilding (Adam it, at least in our half of the globe. It’s mired Shirley) and then Lotty and Rose’s husbands. in the winter doldrums, far away from all the Will they bring the gloom of England with cheer and singing about it that we did in them or is the enchantment of Italian spring December (where’s your winter wonderland enough to transform the ladies’ lives? now?) and deep enough into the new year Director Beth Kozinsky has assembled a that we’ve already reneged on all those grand great cast here. Adamson brings her veteran promises we made to ourselves a month ago. chops in a bright and textured portrayal as There’s a reason Valentine’s Day was invented Lotty, while Simmons continues to demonfor February rather than for one of the more strate an amazing range (if you saw the recent appropriate spring months: we’re so numbed run of Hedwig and the Angry Inch you’ll know by winter that we’re easy marks for the greetwhat I mean). In the smaller roles, Shirley ing-card and jewelry industries. Hell, we could does his usual fine work and Esquivie takes be talked into buying Valentine’s Day alumiwhat is basically a stereotype—Costanza is num siding without much effort. every Italian housekeeper ever written—and What’s worst about February is that in our imbues it with life and humor. Dinesh could mind’s eye we can see the glimmer of spring, stand to play a bit stronger, as her character hanging just out of reach like the apples of has the slightest presence in the cast and so Tantalus, and that makes every cold, wet, requires a bit more brass to stand out, but she stultifying February day just that much more meshes well with the ensemble. miserable. We crave the sunshine, the return of flowers and the rich, heavy scent of new life in the air, and many of us would do anything to have it.

Enchanted April is all about that, and Town & Gown’s production of Matthew Barber’s play (based on a novel by Elizabeth van Arnim) comes at exactly the right time. It is the story of four women mired in February, inside and out, who seek the warmth and redemption of spring and the rebirth of their souls.

The first act of the play is set in a dreary England, still reeling from the impact of World War I, in wet February, as Lotty Wilton (Bryn Adamson), the somewhat flighty and distinctly dissatisfied wife of a solid Hampstead solicitor (Murray Weed), finds an ad in the Times for an Italian castle for rent. On an impulse, she reaches out to a woman she barely knows from church named Rose Arnott (Virginia Simmons), whose primness hides a deep sorrow T&G’s production of Enchanted April runs through Feb. 19 at the that divides her from her husband Athens Community Theatre.

Frederick (Tim Dowse), a poet-cumpopular-novelist with a developing taste for gin and jazz. Together the two ladies What is especially striking about this conspire to rent the castle and spend April in production is the set. Kozinsky employs a Italy, away from the damp and emptiness of recessed curtain here that separates Act I, their English lives. To defray expenses, they done in sparse arrangements of tables and seek out two fellow travelers, the thoroughly chairs that suggest both the austerity of modern Lady Caroline Bramble (Mallika Dinesh) England and the fragmented, incomplete lives and the hardline-establishment Mrs. Clayton of Lotty and Rose, from Act II, in which San Graves (Kelly McGlaun-Fields). Among the four Salvatore is rendered in warmth and color and of them, they have a great deal of baggage multilayered dimensionality. Nathan Altman following them to Italy. has designed a set that goes beyond the mere Act II takes place at the castle, San suggestion of the Italian villa, with its stairs Salvatore, well-worn but awash in the charm and hallways and garden gate; it’s the first and flowers of northern Italy. There the four theatrical set I’ve ever wanted to move into. women acclimate themselves to Italian cusEnchanted April is not for everyone. It’s tom, to each other and, perhaps with most long and quiet in its tone, a comedy of mandifficulty, to themselves as independent ners and quiet desperation (which, as the line women with the space and freedom to decide goes, is the English way), and distinctly lackwhat they truly want and whether they dare ing in bombast. But if you enjoy having your achieve it. Lotty drinks it all in with overinMerchant-Ivory tickled, this is a beautiful and dulgent gulps while Rose struggles to oververy well-executed show, if not a cure, then a come the unhappiness that has become her respite from the February blues. normal state of being. Lady Caroline wraps herself in solitude and strains to forget her John G. Nettles secret pain in sun and cognac, and Mrs. Graves dithers in a vain attempt to make Italy as Enchanted April continues its run Thursday–Saturday, English as possible, putting her at war with Feb. 16–18, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. the castle’s caretaker Costanza (Genevieve Tickets are $15, $8 on Thursday for students with ID. Esquivie). Complications ensue when men For reservations call (706) 208-8696.

art notes The Living Past The word “Southern” conjures up dozens of evocative William Faulkner’s Requiem for a Nun: “The past is never dead. images and polarizing stereotypes. To title an exhibition of It’s not even past.” I asked McWillie if she thought this tencontemporary art with this adjective poses a challenge for us dency was a particularly Southern trait. She replied, “We say as viewers: What do we expect to see, and will we be surprised, that the show includes four generations of artists because it annoyed or comforted by what we find? At ATHICA, Lamar treats the deceased ones such as Harriet Powers, Washington Dodd School of Art professor emerita Judith McWillie, assisted Harris and John Seawright as contemporaries of the other nine.

by Lauren Williams, has curated an exhibition of painting, The exhibition is the catalyst for creating this ‘radical contemsculpture, photography and multi-media work by artists hailing poraneity.’ So, if Faulkner’s quote is accurate, and I believe it from around the U.S., but who have all called the South home is, there is no need to distance any of these artists from one at some point in their lives. another by age, race or taxonomy. Once we realize that, there I was surprised to find absolutely no instances of kudzu, is no such thing as an anachronism, and the dead continue to magnolias in the moonlight, or falling-down shacks anywhere. communicate through what they have made.”

Sure, there is religion and politics; there are ghosts, history The living past is a part of the elaborate “recreation” and a few Confederate flags, but what I believe McWillie wants of Washington Harris’ Saint Paul Spiritual Holy Temple in us to see is evidence of artists working in (or with) the South Memphis, TN. The folk art temple was created by Harris, an in a way that defies stereotypes. In an interview, McWillie African-Native American from central Mississippi, and his described the reason she wanted to focus on contemporary art- extended family in the tradition of New Orleans spiritual ists from this region: churches from the 1920s.

“Southerners have been Currently, due to lack of making historically imporfunding for upkeep, it is tant modern art since the threatened with decay. early 1960s. Some have The site is comprised of had an enormous influence over 1,500 works of sacred on the art world and the art that Harris called “The culture at large: Robert Degrees of God.” Recreated Rauschenberg, Jasper here as a separate space Johns, Cy Twombly in paintin the gallery, the installaing and William Eggleston tion allows visitors to enter in photography, for examand sit in contemplation. ple. I wanted to historicize McWillie adds that this this period and then focus work—both in Memphis on what I believe to be the and in ATHICA as docuaxis of a specific sensibilmented by the photography ity, a ‘subliminal spiritualof James Perry Walker— ity’ manifesting in all of “inhabits the same space the works in the exhibition and time as Michael even though they are difLachowski’s photographs ferent from one another of Segway scooters and aesthetically.” deer trophies and Sam The exhibition begins Seawright’s photographs with a collaborative work of his brother’s artifacts. between two brothers, Sam I propose the temple as a Seawright and his brother new Southern archetype; John, who passed away in from there, the works in 2001. “A Poet’s House” is the exhibition inform each comprised of Sam’s photoother in unexpected ways.” graphs of items in John’s Unexpected, indeed, home: vignettes of old were Judy Rushin’s minipostcards and letters, rusty malist sculptures. These ornaments and dusty items, Sam Seawright’s photography series “A Poet’s House” is on display at ATHICA grid-like compositions of through Mar. 4. each with a patina of hiscast plastic and boards may tory and romance. Samples be somewhat unassuming of John’s poetry and writing are also part of the exhibition, at first glance, but they, too, have a history. The artist began including his “Ghost Fry” column which appeared in Flagpole using these materials after experiencing Hurricane Katrina firstfor many years. hand. Her assemblages speak of human connections and piecOn the same wall is work by Drék Davis, who communes ing life back together from the flotsam and jetsam left behind with the past in the form of painted fans combining Haitian in a disaster, real or figurative. Steven Thompson’s siteVoudoun symbols to create new meanings. He applies this synspecific installation, “Worship the Wind,” is similarly a work cretic approach in two paintings from his “Idle Warship” series. in abstraction. Badges bearing phrases like “Trust the dust” On a painted canvas fastened to the floor, Davis overlaid the and “Worship” are attached to a branch-like structure, forming “stars and bars” with Oshun patterns and invites visitors to what McWillie sees as a comment on “…the destabilization of walk over the flags, perhaps as a gesture of desecration or of values as markets supersede the core dynamics of identity.” acknowledgment that we stand on this shared history.

Creative affiliated events are a hallmark of exhibitions A second flag is beneath Stanley Bermudez Moros’ paintat ATHICA. Though Ted Kuhn’s performance of “Keep Hope ing “Heritage?,” which also echoes the Confederate banner.

Alive” has already taken place, there is more to come this Bermudez Moros critiques this symbol by incorporating images weekend. On Friday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m., there will be a multiof lynching and the KKK into the painting, which was banned media and literary event organized by Judy Long honoring from the Biennial Faculty Exhibition at Gainesville College John Seawright, titled “The Universe of John Seawright,” last year. Creating a different kind of symbolic textile, Hope with readings by local writers and artists, including Coleman Hilton’s ghostly quilt made of cut vellum recreates the story Barks, Dana Downs and Flagpole’s own Pete McCommons. This quilt made by Harriet Powers, a former slave who lived in Sunday, Feb. 19 from 2–4 p.m, “Stitching Stars,” a children’s Washington, GA and whose original artwork is part of the workshop led by Hope Hilton, will engage kids in learning Smithsonian collection. Against the pale gallery wall, the quilt about Harriet Powers and making their own paper quilt-square. is just perceptible, but close attention to the cut pieces reveals The closing event on Sunday, Mar. 4 from 3–6 p.m. includes narratives in the panels. Hilton’s rigorous research into Powers’ a lecture by Judith McWillie on the Saint Paul Spiritual Holy life and artwork is memorialized in this delicate tribute.

Temple and her efforts to both document and save these These artists, in particular, seem to explore the idea of important cultural artifacts. See www.athica.org for more info. communing with the dead and exploring their own connection to the past. I was reminded of that often-quoted line from Caroline Barratt arts@flagpole.com

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

• indicates new review A DANGEROUS METHOD (R) Young psychiatrists Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud (Michael Fassbender and Viggo Mortensen, respectively) are working together to create a theory for what will become modern psychoanalysis.

A young patient (Keira Knightly) with a crippling mental disorder pulls Jung further from the influence of his mentor in this true, romantic thriller.

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED (G) Alvin, Simon, Theodore, the Chipettes and Dave (poor, paycheck-cashing Jason Lee) start out on a cruise ship and wind up on a deserted island. Judging by the boffo box office of the previous two features plus the young audience’s reaction to the new pic’s trailer, Chipwrecked should provide its studio with some holiday cheer.

THE ARTIST (PG-13) Films today do not come as precious or charming as Michel Hazanavicius’ silent, Golden Globe winning Oscar frontrunner. A silent film that is all about talking, The Artist of title refers to matinee idol George Valentin (Academy Award nominee Jean Dujardin, who absolutely must be a silent film star Hazanivicius recently thawed from ice), who finds it difficult to transition from silent films to talkies, unlike rising star Peppy Miller (Academy Award nominee Bérénice Bejo).

BEAKS: THE MOVIE (NR) 1987.

Birds go crazy in the latest Bad Movie Night screening. Originally intended as a sequel to Hitchcock’s The Birds, Beaks: The Movie instead features a lot of Spanish speakers running from our former feathered friends.

BIG MIRACLE (PG-13) Do you like whales? What about Drew Barrymore?

Are sitcoms right up your alley? If you answered yes to any one of these queries, Big Miracle is for you!

CHRONICLE (PG-13) An out of nowhere genre success, Chronicle should find easy entry into the cult classic pantheon. Three high schoolers (Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell and “Friday Night Lights”’ Michael B. Jordan) stumble upon a mysterious cave and wind up with telekinetic powers. But, as Spider-Man teaches, “with great power comes great responsibility,” and not everyone can handle it.

As the teenagers’ powers grow, one becomes increasingly dangerous.

THE DESCENDANTS (R) Is The Descendants the best film of last year?

If not, the bittersweet dramedy starring Academy Award nominee George Clooney is among the top two or three.

Filmmaker Alexander Payne sure took his time following up his 2004 Oscar winning smash, but the delay was worth it. After a tragic accident leaves his wife in a coma, lawyer and owner of the last parcel of virgin land in Hawaii Matt King (Clooney) struggles to raise his two daughters, come to peace with revelations about his dying wife and decide what to do with his important land.

EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE (PG-13) This adaptation of the Jonathan Safran Foer novel could have devolved into Stage 4 Pay It Forward-level emotional manipulation. Instead, the 9/11 tearjerker, directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Stephen Daldry (Billy

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Elliot, The Hours and The Reader), only reaches Stage 2. Young Oskar Schell (“Jeopardy”’s Kids Week Champion Thomas Horn, making a striking acting debut) tries to make sense of his father’s death on 9/11.

FORKS OVER KNIVES (PG) Is a diet free from animals and processed foods the key to halting and, in many cases, reversing the degenerative diseases that plague us? Forks Over Knives, part of the seventh annual Animal Voices Festival sponsored by Speak Out for Species, thinks so. The screening will include a discussion led by Neal Priest, MD, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and Chief of Staff at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, who also co-hosts the news/talk radio show, “True South.” k GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE (PG-13) During my comic collecting heyday, Ghost Rider was reanimated by Marvel.

Unfortunately, his movie adaptation, starring Nicolas Cage and helmed by the constantly disappointing Mark Steven Johnson, sucked. The sequel tasks Cage’s Johnny Blaze with beating the Devil (Ciaran Hinds) as he tries to take human form. I like the decision to go with the Crank duo, Neveldine/ Taylor, behind the camera, and the presences of Idris Elba, Anthony Head and MF-in Christopher Lambert have me tentatively excited.

THE GREY (R) January is ending; it must be time for another Liam Neeson actioner. The formerly acclaimed actor has almost completed his transformation into an English Denzel Washington, whose filmography is filling up with inconsequential paychecks jobs. At least Joe Carnahan (Narc, The A-Team) is writing and directing this tale of an Alaskan drilling team struggling to defeat a pack of wolves hunting them after their plane crashes in the wilderness. With Dermot Mulroney and James Badge Dale (“The Pacific”).

THE HELP (PG-13) The whitewashed world of this Best Picture nominee lacks the proper depth to feel real, but it will make you feel good. Every black servant is a saint; every white employer a demon. Thankfully, collegeeducated Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan (the extremely likable Emma Stone, who grows into her accent) comes home to Jackson to save its minority population through bestselling pop fiction.

INTO THE ABYSS (PG-13) In the legendary Werner Herzog’s newest film, his 25th documentary, the German filmmaker interviews death row inmate Michael Perry to understand why people and the government choose to kill. Convicted of triple homicide, Perry was executed eight days after Herzog conducted his interviews; his accomplice, Jason Burkett, who was treated to the lesser sentence of life in prison, is also interviewed. A festival hit, Into the Abyss won awards from the British Film Institute and the National Society of Film Critics.

THE IRON LADY (PG-13) As a fan of all things British, The Iron Lady should have been more appealing to me, but the clumsy construction by director Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia!) and writer Abi Morgan sink it. Meryl Streep may not be a revelation (she cannot be; the highest level of acting is expected

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of her), but her Golden Globe winning and sure to be Oscar nominated portrayal of Margaret Thatcher goes beyond mere impression.

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.

• JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (PG) Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’s biggest problem might be time. Many of the young people who enjoyed its 2008 forebear, Journey to the Center of the Earth, might have outgrown the Brendan Fraser/Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson brand of family adventure movie. Sean (Josh Hutcherson, soon to be Peeta

cousin’s bail bond business. Her first assignment just happens to be a local cop and former flame (Jason O’Mara of “Terra Nova”). Will it be the start of a franchise for star Heigl, or more proof the public is over “Grey’s Anatomy”’s former It Girl?

OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS (NR) All 15 of the short films nominated for 2012 Oscars can be seen in one sitting at Cine, featuring selections of animated, live action and documentary films.

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.

RED TAILS (PG-13) Red Tails, a pet project of Star Wars creator George

I would recommend the mild sauce. in The Hunger Games) and his future stepdad, Hank (the always appealing Johnson), travel to the mysterious island to find Sean’s granddad (Michael Caine). Along for the ride are a goofy helicopter pilot (Luis Guzman, being as Guzman-y as ever) and his gorgeous daughter (Vanessa Hudgens). The island’s giant, 3D-tastic flora and fauna make for a movie that’s fun to look at, especially on the big screen, for an hour and a half, but does not create the sort of lasting impression needed to survive in today’s oversaturated entertainment market.

MAN ON A LEDGE (PG-13) Don’t confuse this crime thriller with the tremendous documentary Man on Wire. Sam Worthington stars as Nick Cassidy, a suicidal ex-con needing to be talked down by police psychologist Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks). Oh, by the way, the biggest diamond heist, like, ever is going on at the same time.

Coincidence?

THE MUPPETS (PG) Cowriter-star Jason Segel’s reboot of Jim Henson’s lovable puppets is built with his obvious love and understanding of what made their 1979 film debut so special.

Gary (Segel), his puppet brother Walter, and Gary’s longtime girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams), travel to L.A., where they discover a plot to destroy the Muppet Theater by oil tycoon Tex Richman (Chris Cooper). Together, they help Kermit reunite the old gang—Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, et al.—to put on a telethon in order to raise the money needed to buy back the property.

ONE FOR THE MONEY (PG-13) Janet Evanovich’s popular Stephanie Plum comes to the big screen. Newly divorced and unemployed, Plum (Katherine Heigl) takes a gig at her

Lucas, succeeds everywhere it should and fails nowhere that should surprise anyone. The valor of the Tuskegee Airmen is every bit as worthy of patriotic, big screen fanfare as the flyers of Pearl Harbor and the WWI-era Lafayette Escadrille in Flyboys, and their movie is every bit the equal of dramatic lightweight and action heavyweight.

THE ROOM (R) 1993. A cult classic returns for more unintentional hilarity.

• SAFE HOUSE (R) For Safe House’s target fans of Denzel Washington, whizzing bullets and car chases, the action flick is critically bulletproof; for me, it was competently boring. Former CIA operative turned rogue asset, Tobin Frost (Washington), goes on the run with green agent Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds, in the thankless role anyone could have filled) hot on his heels. Washington remains the laziest talent in Hollywood. What draws him to waste his chops on these action-filled scripts with such obvious plot trajectories? You can tell which CIA bigwig (the suspects being Sam Shepard, Vera Farmiga and Brendan Gleeson) Weston shouldn’t trust from the trailers, and try as they might to imply otherwise, one can easily presume Washington’s Frost hasn’t gone rogue for sheer psychopathic thrills or mere greed. The predictable action is delivered with the workmanlike craftsmanship (quick edits, handheld camerawork, etc.) one expects from a production that is clearly influenced by Washington’s work with Tony Scott, but lacks his more artful eye. Safe House should make enough money to keep Washington’s rep as a box office draw undiminished, but won’t make much of an impression in his increasingly inconsequential filmography.

THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY (G) Studio Ghibli, home to Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpieces, and Disney present an enchanting tale of a family of four-inch tall people named the Clocks, who piece out an existence by borrowing everyday items from the home in which they reside. However, their peaceful world is rocked when their daughter, Arrietty, is discovered.

SHAME (NC-17) 2011. Michael Fassbender’s career ignited with Inglorious Basterds and X-Men: First Class. Now he shows some love for filmmaker Steve McQueen, who gave Fassbender a leading role in his award winning 2008 film, Hunger. In Shame, Fassbender plays a sex addict, whose carefully planned life is disrupted by a visit from his sister (Carey Mulligan).

The film’s already won several awards (though Fassbender was snubbed by the Oscars), but most of the buzz is about how much screen time is given to Fassbender’s manhood.

• STAR WARS: EPISODE I—THE PHANTOM MENACE 3D (PG) At nearly 13 years old, George Lucas’ return to that galaxy far, far away has not gotten better with age. Adding more dimensions has not helped either.

The bad far outweighs the good as the prequels begin amid a trade dispute between the greedy Trade Federation and the tiny planet of Naboo. I dozed off just typing that synopsis. Enter Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). The film starts slowly, introducing new characters like the hated Jar Jar Binks and the misguided Padme (Natalie Portman). The only new creation to spark any interest, the horned, red-faced Darth Maul, is wasted. The sharp instincts that helped Lucas create this fantastical universe have grown fat and lazy from disuse (Episode I is his first feature directing credit since the 1977 original) and hero worship. The 3D post-conversion is barely noticeable. Skip Episodes I and II, and wait two to three years for the good films in the series to be released.

It’s time fanboys stopped playing apologists. Outside of visual effects (which already look dated) and sound (at which the Star Wars films always excel), The Phantom Menace just is not a very good movie.

THIS MEANS WAR (PG-13) Charlie’s Angels director McG’s latest pits Chris Pine against Tom Hardy for the affections of Reese Witherspoon. Pine and Hardy are two of the world’s best CIA operatives, and their talents are pushed to the limit as they battle one another for Witherspoon’s Lauren. I don’t know why the guys aren’t fighting over supporting player Chelsea Handler. This flick’s success might hang on screenwriter Simon Kinberg, whose Mr. & Mrs. Smith was as entertaining as his Jumper was not.

TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (R) The machinations Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the new film from Let the Right One In’s Tomas Alfredson, may be a little too murky for its own good.

The filmmakers leave the viewer to believe there’s more to be worked out as a result of retired British spy George Smiley’s (an excellently restrained first-time Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman) return to semi-active duty to uncover the identity of a mole among the highest echelons of the MI6 in London.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN–PART 1 (PG-13) Stephenie Meyer’s extremely popular teen-vampromance took a surreal turn in the fourth book. Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) finally marry. On the honeymoon, Bella becomes pregnant with a thing that should not be. Now the Cullens are caught between the Quileute wolves and the ancient Volturi, both of whom are threatened by this new adversary.

UNDEFEATED (NR) After years of struggling, the underfunded, underprivileged Manassas High School Tigers find success under Coach Bill Courtney, a former college football player who started out as a volunteer coach after purchasing property near the high school. Watch as three star players—Chavis, Montrail “Money” and O.C.—strive to succeed on the field while off the field issues look to knock them off course. Undefeated might fill the hole left by the end of “Friday Night Lights.” Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING (R) I’ve never understood why the Underworld movies are so underwhelming. Vampires versus werewolves, Kate Beckinsale in skin-tight black leather, Bill Nighy and Michael Sheen all should add up to a crazy awesome movie. Instead, the three previous Underworlds make great cures for insomnia.

• THE VOW (PG-13) Nicholas Sparks has to be kicking himself for not coming up with this plot first. A young couple, Paige and Leo Collins (Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum), struggle to fall in love again after a car accident erases all of Paige’s memories of Leo and their marriage. As these plots are wont to do, Paige’s rich parents (Sam Neill and Jessica Lange) and her ex-lover (Scott Speedman) use her tabula rasa to rewrite their past wrongs, while Leo must cope with the realization that his wife might never remember him. The Vow climbs out of the romantic drama pits mostly due to its two charming leads, McAdams and Tatum, who must overcome some spotty dialogue, obvious plot developments and weak supporting players (not a lot of recognizable faces outside of those five already mentioned). Director Michael Sucsy, who won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for Grey Gardens, transitions to the big screen with surprising success considering the tear-soaked tissue of a true story with which he had to work. The Vow won’t make romance fans forget The Notebook, but it is better than most of the fake (and genuine) Sparks Hollywood’s been peddling.

WE BOUGHT A ZOO (PG) This movie just generates some odd feelings. A movie directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Thomas Haden Church sounds like a serious winner, but then there’s the title. A dad (Damon) moves his family to Southern California to renovate a struggling zoo.

The Devil Wears Prada scripter Aline Brosh McKenna and Crowe relocate Benjamin Mee’s memoir from England to SoCal. Some say a similar move didn’t affect High Fidelity; I’m not one of those folks.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK (PG-13) Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, returns to the big screen for his first role since the epic story of the famed Boy Who Lived ended. Sporting tremendously manicured sideburns (the tiny fellow resembles a young Wolverine), Radcliffe stars as lawyer Arthur Kipps, a widower struggling to raise his young son. To save his job, Kipps must travel to a small, isolated village and tidy up the affairs at an abandoned old house.

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They Had Faces Then THE ARTIST (PG-13) You can fight, but it’s hopeless. There’s simply no way to resist the larger-than-life charm of actor Jean Dujardin as silent film star George Valentin. The man oozes the sort of star appeal that’s rare nowadays but that was once a required element for an actor like Douglas Fairbanks, Tyrone Power, Errol Flynn and others who exuded that special swashbuckling allure. Valentin is at the top of his profession, and audiences regularly flock to his movies. In one he plays a Fantômas-like character, in another a dashing Zorro-like hero, and he always saves the day with effortless style.

The times are quickly changing however. It’s 1927, and the silent film era is in its twilight.

The Hollywood studios, including Kinograph where Valentin is Jean Dujardin employed, are about to make the technological leap into the sound era. The stars who can’t make the transition, like Valentin, are doomed. But an up-andcoming talkies actress, Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo), whom Valentin inadvertently discovered, does what she can to help the struggling actor.

The Weinstein marketing juggernaut wants audiences to think that The Artist, directed by Michel Hazanavicius, is unique in its evocation of cinema’s past—it’s not. Since the late 1980s Canadian director Guy Maddin (Tales

from the Gimli Hospital; Careful) has been conjuring up the pleasures of silent and early talkie cinema in his own distinctive movies, mimicking the techniques, acting styles and love of melodrama for new generations.

Mel Brooks also spoofed silent films in his 1976 comedy Silent Movie. That’s not to take anything away from Hazanavicius’ accomplishment, however, which is considerable, always creatively playful, and infectiously joyous.

Light comedy tends to get denigrated for being lesser entertainment, as if the idea of letting go and simply enjoying the work at face value is unsophisticated. That type of thinking seems like a leftover from Puritanism: that a movie is only of great value or enjoyable if there’s a lesson to be learned at the end of it all. The Artist wants our affection. That it earns it honestly is not only a surprise but something to be savored. Cinematic frivolity doesn’t come any more genuine than this. And like Hugo and War Horse, it pays homage to earlier styles of filmmaking at a time when the movie industry is dramatically in flux. This isn’t mere nostalgia, but a reminder that cinema’s rich past still has a lot to teach us.

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uite often, I start writing one of my rambles without any specific pattern in mind and let the words write themselves. This time I have a few premises, though, and will try to weave them together into some form of cohesive hole (for them to dump themselves into).

Last week, I made a long-overdue visit to my doctor. He pronounced me as doing well: my blood pressure is a tad high but reasonable for my weight and is wholly medicable; my prostate is not enlarged; I’m not passing any blood (not even a smidgen); my ankles are not swollen (this comes from congestive heart failure, which I have a recurrent twinge of); my left foot has a small Morton’s neuroma: a nodule that is often slightly painful but not dangerous; I am about 50 pounds overweight (as usual, it seems: too many beer columns will do this to a person!); and… best of all… my heart valve prolapse is not currently evident.

“I still want you to have a Sonogram,” Dr. Braucher chided.

“That prolapse may be lurking somewhere, but I can’t find it right now. Did you hide it? How long has it been since you heard it go ‘squish’?”

“Quite awhile,” I recalled. “Now that you mention it, I’ve forgotten how long it’s been.”

“How’s your breathing?”

“Well, I came up the stairs with no shortness of breath and no urge to hit the plumbing,” I replied. (When a person with high blood pressure exerts him-or-herself, there is often a brief, albeit uncomfortable sensation of quickly needing to take a whiz afterward. It soon passes, but this is often a symptom of that problem.) He nodded a wise nod.

“You’re overdue for renewal of two medications,” he allowed. “I’m surprised that you’re doing this well, having been without them since before Christmas.”

“I’ve had a little shortness of breath and my mind sometimes travels a bunch, but that’s as bad as it’s gotten.”

Again he nodded. “We want you to be able to write some more columns. I always enjoy reading what you write.”

So, I paid up and left feeling that somewhere, some BIG where, tender hands far larger than my late dad’s were watching over me and perhaps even cradling me just a bit. And now that I’ve been back on my two lapsed medications, I am back to usual (note that I didn’t say “normal” there!): I walked two blocks here to the library with no effort and am almost thinking logically. Gee, what do I want fer nothin’, folks?

New topic. OK, that bit of Ort. news is duly reported. Now it’s on to other ideas. In the Jan. 18 edition of Flagpole there is an ad (p. 7, top right) showing a photo of a woman with her obviously very long hair beautifully braided. I immediately thought of my late friend Melissa Williams (as surely did quite a few other people when they saw it) and her spectacularly lovely hair that she grew almost to her knees back in 1991.

Breast cancer took her at age 29 on Jan. 21, 1992. Can it have been 20 years that she’s been gone? Twenty years since we last

hugged? That very day, Saturday, on my radio show (now aired from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. on WUOG, 90.5 FM), I unearthed a few records for her (some her favorites; others I never managed to play for her) and air them. Eventually, I will gather up the courage to write a another column about her and what she meant to Athens.

Had she lived, her mother would likely have retired and turned Armstrong & Dobbs over to her, and there wouldn’t be all this blather about the proposed use (she would probably say “desecration”) of that property. Those big trees in front?

Melissa named every one of them as a child. She used to talk to them, she told me, and they answered her, imparting their great wisdom. Had she lived and the business closed nonetheless, she would favor a low-key, user-friendly type of development that was inclusive to its neighbors instead of building walls and shutting them out.

“Oconee Street can’t handle the additional traffic!” she would fume. “Why not develop a smaller center, one designed to complement downtown and those who live there?” she would add. “Maybe we can talk Bell’s into building a store.

Goodness knows we could use a small supermarket downtown.”

I heartily concur.

Thus far I have signed no petition to keep Walmart out of downtown, but count me as one who feels that building such a megastore on that parcel of land is absurd over-usage. Besides, I want to see those trees stay put;, they all have names.

Melissa said so, and I believe her; she never steered me wrong.

OK, that takes care of my health, memories of Melissa and what I would like to see occupy Armstrong & Dobbs’ vacated site. I haven’t got enough beer news to fill out this column, so I’ll save it for next time. Prosit! (30) William Orten Carlton = ORT. Special Word-Splicer for Flagpole.

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by Joel Hatstat at The Bakery, and the first run of the CD will be a mere 300 copies with limited-edition artwork by David Hale of Anchor Tattoo.

Hot Chops: The grand finale of the Athens Business Rocks competition will happen Saturday, Feb. 18 at the 40 Watt Club. All bands were formed by the employees of local businesses, and finalists were selected after three elimination rounds. Bands scored points based on showmanship, creativity, badassness and fundraising. Moving on to the finale are 80# Cougar (Bel-Jean Copy & Print), Punch List (TSAV), Chop Shop City (City Salon & Spa) and Athens Band Trust (Athens Land Trust). This annual friendly competition has

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Three-day passes are $50, but individual tickets will run you $10 for Thursday and $20 each for Friday and Saturday—which is the same amount. So, you can hedge your bets or go all in. But if you buy the pass, you’ll save in service charges. Just sayin’. Head to www.40watt.com to purchase.

Sit Down: The Melting Point will host the Athens Circle of Songwriters Wednesday, Feb. 15. The relatively intimate event will feature local songwriters Betsy Franck, Ty Manning, Richard Chamberlain, Adam Payne, Lefty Hathaway and Thomas Galloway. There will be two sets of these artists playing in-the-round (you know, song-swap style), and in between the sets Daniel Hutchens (Bloodkin) will perform. The music begins at 7:30 p.m. It’ll run you $5 in advance or $7 at the door, but if you have a UGA ID, it’s still only $5 at the door.

Earplug Weather: Local metalers Savagist will release their self-titled full-length album Friday, Feb. 17 at the Caledonia Lounge. Also on the bill that night are Lazer/Wulf, who are due a serious reassessment because they’re so much better and creatively tighter than they were three years ago, and Chapel Hill’s mighty Colossus. Savagist has been nose-to-thegrindstone since its inception and has honed its live shows via weekend one-offs, touring and sharing the stage with major national loudness champions (Kylessa, Jucifer, High on Fire, and more). The album was recorded

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Sing Me to Sleep: PacificUV released its new album, Weekends, last week. The full-length is the band’s third since forming 14 years ago.

Continuing with its tradition of half-asleep dream-pop and synth-driven icy romanticism, the band is offering the record for digital download or as a special digipak with an embossed braille cover. You can sample all the band’s releases over at www.pacificuv. bandcamp.com. While you’re there, grab a free download of the Chrysalis EP that was released last September. PacificUV next plays locally at the 40 Watt on Feb. 24.

Slow Brewin’: The first full-length album from Still, Small Voice & the Joyful Noise will enjoy a “virtual” release at the 40 Watt on Saturday, Feb. 25. This is the first, um, noise anyone’s really heard from the group for a long while. The album was produced by Andrew Rieger (Elf Power) and mixed by Kyle Spence (Harvey Milk), and the bandmembers report that Neil Golden (Magic Missile) was, in their words, crucial in making it all happen. The album is available in digital form only, and fans can pick up a download card at the show.

This is the first release from the band since the With Love for Our Enemies EP back in 2006.

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an Forever is a concept driven by Kid Millions, best known as the drummer for krautrock masters Oneida.

Commonly and accurately referred to as one of the most monstrous living forces to sit behind a drum kit, Kid Millions has also spent recent years as a key player in the cosmic drum circles conjured by legendary Japanese band Boredoms. But anyone seeking a beat to nod one’s head to will find Man Forever challenging, which is part of the point.

“I’m trying to create an experience, a sound experience, that’s meditative and really assertive and… aggressive is not the right word… highly varied,” says Millions. “The piece that we’re doing on the tour, ‘Surface Patterns,’ the idea is it’s like a metaphor for the surface of a waterfall or something. It’s overwhelming and really physical, but it’s also meant to be static.

The gestures are more glacial.”

Man Forever compresses the sounds of multiple drummers playing as fast as possible into tight spaces of time. The resulting wash of pitches—meticulously tuned drums that are, of course, all attack—comes together to create sonic forms that feel textural, nearly solid to the touch, yet flowing.

“If you kind of just let go a little bit, you start to sense the infinitely changing rhythmic patterns,” says Millions. “There’s nothing to hold onto, and I think it’s really interesting and it’s really powerful to just let go with the piece of music. That’s

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In the past, Man Forever has benefited from the contributions of such timekeepers as Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Greg Fox (Liturgy, Guardian Alien). The first, eponymous Man Forever release captures this era deftly; the recently released follow-up, Pansophical Cataract, reduces the number of drums but ratchets up the intensity. Is Kid Millions intentionally attempting to push himself physically?

“Definitely,” he says. “I’m really compelled by physical limits, and how that interacts with your consciousness as you’re trying to exceed these self-imposed limits.”

The two nearly-20-minute pieces on Pansophical Cataract center around uninterrupted drum rolls that begin as merely ominous; by the time these continuous lava flows of percussion are joined by droning organ and bass guitar, they signify a sort of stamina-ritual that is genuinely intimidating.

“Basically, it’s two guys playing a single stroke roll as fast as they can and as evenly as they can on one drum,” says Millions. “You get all kinds of amazing material. You’ll lock into place and you’ll split off and get out of sync, and the tempo will explode for a few seconds and then come back to being in sync. When you’re riding along on these pieces, there’s all kinds of shit that your mind throws in the way… [It’s] in the way of just being focused and listening to what’s going on, because once you let go of all that shit, you just kind of listen without intention… It’s all a matter of just letting go.”

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The Birdhouse Collection Branchin’ Out The

Birdhouse Collection takes its name from the onebedroom house in which seven of its members found themselves living and playing music. “The closet was the recording space, and with seven of us living there, it was always in use, pretty much,” explains Jacob Deel.

The interconnectedness of the various acts which form the Birdhouse Collection—Pretty Bird, Muuy Biien, OOO (pronounced “Three Circles”), Green Gerry, k i d s, Cottonmouth and Tree Spirit—is not surprising, given the social dynamic among its members. Seven people living in a tiny house makes for a close-knit community. Still, as comfortable as Deel, Jared Collins, Valerie Lynch, David Chandler, Josh Evans and Gerry Green (plus, more recently, Jon Crandall and Xander Witt of Muuy Biien) are with each other, the group sees its relationship to others, particularly the Athens music community, as more fraught.

“When I moved here and started playing in a band, it was kind of like moving to a new school,” says Collins, describing the difficulties posed by such an insular music scene. Pretty Bird’s early attempts to introduce itself to the town received little enthusiasm, the members felt. Deel comments on these early attempts at promotion. “We tried to be really rock and roll about it at first, and no one likes that.” Considering the different strategies they have tried—from chalking up the Flagpole sidewalk and submitting a hand-drawn presskit to a more recent initiative to have fans request copies of their records in stores—the contrast is striking between the natural, organic way in which they go about making music and the more convoluted process of getting that music heard.

These musicians face a level of self-consciousness before an audience that they have already faced, and largely overcome, in their individual projects. “Try sitting in a room with five of your friends and singing at each other without any instruments whatsoever,” Deel says matter-of-factly, speaking of Pretty Bird. Collaboration between members has been integral in helping each to develop individually. Muuy Biien, says Josh Evans, “started as a noise/ambient project, just because that’s all I could really do by myself.”

Evans eventually branched out and began working with Crandall and Witt. “Now it’s more like a hardcore/punk, almost metal thing.” Gerry Green wanted to work with other musicians and had lofty ambitions about how he would do so. (He mentions “some Björk crazy arrangements”). When he, Evans, Collins and Deel began practicing, though, they settled into a more straightforward arrangement with which they could all be comfortable.

Birdhouse’s uniquely tight-knit dynamic means that whatever inspires one act ends up motivating the entire collective.

When a friend, Lindsay Klonoski, shared a video mash-up she’d made in the Ukraine, the group was inspired to make music to accompany the images. This evolved into the idea of making a Birdhouse Collection compilation and using it as a soundtrack.

What followed were three weeks of frenzied recording that resulted in the 40-minute long “Put Your Head in the Clouds.”

Now, the group seems to have found an ideal partnership with Jesse Mangum of Glow Studio. Mangum, it seems, has something different to offer each band. Pretty Bird is finishing up songs for a 7-inch, and its layered compositions benefit from Glow’s professional recording equipment (farewell, GarageBand). Muuy Biien, more interested in analog recording, hopes to take advantage of the studio’s reel-to-reel 8-track.

OOO is working on an EP with Mangum, whose enthusiasm for the groups’ projects alone acts as encouragement.

If each group in the Birdhouse Collection continues to develop with such confidence, it’s only a matter of time before they begin to feel more at home in Athens. They’re the new kids at school, but they’re feeling more sure of themselves.

Collins jokes, “Hopefully, the principal’s watchin’ us… and he’s scared.”

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Q&A with Van Dyke Parks

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he phenomenon of a touring act making it his or her business to make a beeline towards Athens on a yearly basis is nothing new.

In the case of Van Dyke Parks, however, two appearances in as many years is significant given that the pop music polymath has only been touring since 2010.

Parks’ lifetime in music staggers the mind. He’s had more than a mere hand in the musical accomplishments of artists ranging from The Beach Boys, Randy Newman and Tim Buckley to Joanna Newsom, The Scissor Sisters and (believe it) Skrillex; the list spans decades. He has accrued an impressive solo catalog displaying his own idiosyncratic vision of panAmerican pop since the 1968 release of the much-lauded Song Cycle. Fairly recently, Parks cut the ribbon of his own record label, Bananastan, which has seen two tiers of output. On the macro level, Arrangements Vol. 1 has been pressed onto vinyl; the album is a collection of his early work as an arranger for Little Feat and Arlo Guthrie, as well as his own written material. Additionally, Parks has been releasing a series of 7-inch singles, available individually or via subscription, which have been adorned by visual artists such as Art Spiegelman (Maus). His tours to support these releases have, as mentioned above, brought him to Athens yet again, and anyone with an even cursory interest in important music should make it their business to be present. Flagpole had the honor of speaking with this living legend from his home in Pasadena, CA. Beyond his myriad accomplishments, Parks is one of those rare individuals who can genuinely be called both a gentleman and a scholar. What follows is an excerpt from our interview—you can find the rest at Flagpole.com.

a label to get publicized. I decided to go ahead and put out my own works, support the expense of recording by going on the road—which is the last avenue for any performing or any recording musician now—so, quite frankly, it’s a new world. I just started it last year. And it’s a better world; I like it.

FP: I do appreciate your honesty! Steering away from the sometimes unsavory world of the business side, I was wondering what the process was like listening back to older material. What guided your selections?

FP: OK. Legal wrangling aside…

VDP: “OK?” Is that all I get for my honesty, “OK”? [laughs] Honesty is priceless. The fact is, yes, I decided I didn’t need

FP: Given that arc that you’re describing, from your perspective, how did you learn? What about arrangement changed for you as time went on, as you continued to work with a wider variety of musicians?

VDP: It’s so multifaceted. I just gotta tell you that I think my overall intention, in arranging, is to try to give a framework. You start generally with a vocal and an instrument, or a vocal and a rhythm track, and then you add stuff to that. What you add either coagulates like a Hollandaise sauce… or it adds something that is unseen and yet supportive. The philosophy, if I can use the word, of an arranger, as I see it, is to capture the heat of the street— to capture that beat, that urgency of a street sensibility—and take it up into the parlor where people couldn’t care less about humanity that lies beyond the parlor. So, it’s to keep kind of a root sensibility and yet make it a pill that’s not so bitter.

FP: In an L.A. Times interview you said: “My motives are not at all musical, they’re social.” Can you expand on that thought?

VDP: I love music, but music is here to serve humanity. Music is here, certainly in song—the song is to serve the singer. And the singer is here to serve those around him or her. To me, this is all a matter of a social order.

The song, to me, is absolutely sociopolitical… That’s what I’ve always loved… I like songs that reveal the human condition, in all its imperfection. It has nothing to do with an academic blanket approach for wanting to be in arts and crafts; I don’t think there’s anything appealing about decorative music…

Flagpole: What was the experience of revisiting your arrangement catalog like while assembling Arrangements, Vol. 1?

Van Dyke Parks: It was like going to a whole bunch of offices of attorneys who are protecting the record business—that have kept the works ignominiously in their vaults for decades—and dealing with those attorneys to try to get permission to release those works during my lifetime. Is that a good answer?

FP: It relates to another question I have, which is: Now that you are running your own record label, is that something you enjoy or is it more of a necessity in this day and age?

VDP: Well, it’s certainly a necessity if I want to record, because I have not gotten any phone calls from any patrons.

The record business that I knew has collapsed. I think that it was by its own misdeeds. A lot of people like to think that it was the Internet and the general relaxations of ethics, of the standards of piracy that dominate. But I think it was actually just a bunch of artists got disgusted with the mountains of papers—the contracts that were built to deceive. I think people finally got wise to the idea that the record business was predatory, and they wanted to escape it. So, they created a new kind of an industry which is more self-supporting. And it’s into that industry that I decided to go with my mom-and-pop shop.

for the rights and be able to do Volume 2, which I think will also have a kind of a timeline to it and show that my ability improved with my opportunity.

VDP: Well, you know, I decided to start with an instrumental [“Donovan’s Colours,” an instrumental take on the song “Colours” by folksinger Donovan] because it’s like a flash. I felt that it was fancy to give the album something of an overture; in this case, an “underture…” I think that it’s durable because the tune survived the arrangement. It’s a very beautiful song.

And I listed it for its simplicity and clarity and pure heart.

Donovan wasn’t popular for his efforts, really; he was defiled by critics who accused him of being a Dylan wannabe… I felt sorry for Donovan, that’s why I recorded his tune. I felt that the fellow was being treated poorly. And I listened to this tune and felt it would only make sense for me to start this album of arrangements with that, my first recording for Warner [Brothers], where I spent most of my brunette years as an arranger and artist. Everything else fell into place in a kind of timeline, in sequence, pretty much, so… I think my only potential hazardous equation that was introduced into it was that I called it Volume 1. I called it Volume 1 only with the hope I might recover the expenses of pressing it and paying

FP: I noticed that [motivation] in your decision to release the “Money Is King” and “Wall Street” single. I have to guess that you chose to cover that song, “Money Is King” [originally by Trinidadian vocalist/boxer Growling Tiger] at a very timely moment.

VDP: Yes, I think that now that it’s safe to say rock music has infected the world, it can’t offer the rebellion that it once gave to Europe. You see, rock has infected the world, the rock culture. But it is a first-world culture, and there is more than the first world to think about. I think that… the self-congratulatory organization that surrounds showbiz, music and the arts is missing a lot in neglecting those beyond the first world. “Money Is King” raises questions about greed. I think that the discrepancy between the rich and the poor is one of the things that absolutely obsesses me; I can’t get rid of it.

Jeff Tobias

WHAT: NPR’s “Mountain Stage” with Van Dyke Parks, Patterson Hood, Randall Bramblett, Teitur WHERE: Hodgson Concert Hall WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $5 (UGA students), $35 (general public)

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Tuesday 14 EVENTS: Athens Jewish Film Festival (Morton Theatre) Screenings of Half a Ton of Bronze (4 p.m.), Matchmaker (6:15 p.m.) and Surviving Hitler: A Love Story (8:30 p.m.). $7, $35 (festival pass). www.athensjff.org EVENTS: Name That Tune (Earth Fare Café) Teams will play three rounds of “Name That Tune.” Enjoy the discounted Earth Fare dinner menu. All ages. 4:30–7:30 p.m.

FREE! www.boomersinathens.org EVENTS: Screening: The Forgetting Game (Various Locations) Documentary film about the first person ever legally transported across the Berlin Wall in 1963. Terrell Hall, room 214, 12:30 p.m. & Miller Learning Center, room 102, 4 p.m. FREE! www.forgettinggame.com PERFORMANCE: Emerson String Quartet (UGA Hodgson Hall) Performing the last quartets composed by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. The ensemble has won nine Grammy Awards and the Avery Fisher Prize. 8 p.m. $37. www.pac. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: “The Sing Off” (UGA Tate Center) A cappella groups Committed and AfroBlue perform.

8 p.m. FREE! (students), $10–15. union@uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Bears’ Birthday Party (Memorial Park) Celebrate D.J.’s, Athena’s and Yonah’s birthdays!

Make party hats, whack a pinata and watch the bears gobble birthday enrichment cakes. 4–5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3616 KIDSTUFF: Hip-Hop Hearts (Rocksprings Community Center & Park) Kids can enjoy warm heart pizza, write poetry, trade valentines, sing karaoke and make presents for their parents. Ages 6–12. 4:30–6:30 p.m. $2. 706-613-3603 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.: “10 Years of the Euro: Reason to Celebrate?” (UGA Miller Learning Center) Lutz Görgens, German Consul General of Atlanta, will discuss the state of the Euro after 10 years from a German perspective. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-542-3663 LECTURES & LIT.: AfricanAmerican Authors Book Club (ACC Library) This month’s title is Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones.

Newcomers welcome. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

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MEETINGS: ADDA Board Meeting (Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, 246 W. Hancock Ave.) Meeting of the Athens Downtown Development Authority. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-353-1421 MEETINGS: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Guild welcomes all amateur and professional fiber artists. For this month’s program, Lizzie Zucker Saltz will discuss ATHICA. 12:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-543-4319 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 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 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 15 EVENTS: Athens Jewish Film Festival (Morton Theatre) A reception and screening of finalists from the 2012 AJFF Shorts Competition (6:30 p.m.), awards ceremony (7 p.m.) and closing party with Klezmer Local 42 (8 p.m.). $7, $35 (w/ pass). www.athensjff.org EVENTS: Bad Movie Night (Ciné Bar Cafe) Killer pigeons wage war on environmentally-unfriendly Europeans in Beaks: The Movie.

8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ badmovienight EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo, Madison Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog!

This week: salty dogs and greyhounds. Every Wednesday. 5-7 p.m. www.indigoathens.com EVENTS: Comedy Show (UGA Tate Center) Vince Morris, Billy D. Washington and BT use comedy to debunk racial and societal stereotypes in S.E.L.L.O.U.T. 8 p.m. FREE! (students), $5–10. union@uga.edu EVENTS: Wine Tasting (Hilltop Grille) ABC Package and Atlanta Wholesale Wine present six wine selections from the Pacific Northwest.

6–7:30 p.m. $10. 706-353-7667 ART: Life Drawing Open Studio (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Rms. S370 and S380) Ages 18 & up.

5:30–8:30 p.m. scientificillustrationclub@gmail.com ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of highlights from the perma-

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nent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Discuss anime and eat ramen noodles. Includes previews of anime, manga, J-Pop music, fan art and fan fiction. Ages 13–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950 KIDSTUFF: Crawlers’ Playgroup (Full Bloom Center) For sitting and scooting babies and their parents.

10 a.m. $3. 706-353-3373, www. fullbloomparent.com KIDSTUFF: Full Bloom Storytime (Full Bloom Center) Interactive storytime led by local storytellers who love reading to children. Open to all ages. 4 p.m. $3 (suggested donation). 706-353-3373, www. fullbloomparent.com KIDSTUFF: Home School Science for Older Students (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Home-schooled students and parents are invited to explore interactive learning stations and go on a guided hike. Register.

Ages 10–18. Third Fridays through May. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $4. 706-6133615, www.accleisureservices.com KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 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: Valentine’s Day Storytime (Madison County Library) Show some love for books.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday (ACC Library) This week: Athens Library Lego Club. Bring your own Legos or use the library’s collection.

For ages 11–18. 4–5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Apero Brown Bag Lecture (UGA Fine Arts Building, Room 407) “Mande Storytelling and Discourse Disguise,” by Karim Traore. 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706-542-2102 LECTURES & LIT.: Georgia Climate and Society Initiative Brown Bag Seminar (UGA Miller Learning Center) Jeff HepinstallCymerman, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, speaks about “Ecological Effects of Climate Change: Teaching and Research Applications in the Southern Appalachians.” 12:15 p.m.

FREE! 706-542-2151 LECTURES & LIT.: Lunch with Leaders: Joan Pretty (UGA Memorial Hall) Series from UGA’s LGBT Resource Center where

Canadian Brass performs at UGA’s Hodgson Concert Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 21. students may gather, listen to a successful LGBTQ-identified leader tell her story and ask questions. 11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-542-4022 LECTURES & LIT.: Money Matters (UGA Sanford Hall, Room 212) Students in Free Enterprise discuss the components of auto and health insurance. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-2944079 LECTURES & LIT.: “Proper Confidence in an Age of Skepticism” (UGA Miller Learning Center) Randy Newman, an author and speaker from Annandale,VA discusses how 21st-century religion differs from 20th-century religion and offers insight to move forward as individuals, communities and cultures. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-5423624 LECTURES & LIT.: “The Simpsons” Panel (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 150) A panel discussion about the longestrunning prime time entertainment series of all time. 4 p.m. FREE! www. grady.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) Think you know it all? Wednesdays, 8 p.m. (Baldwin St. & Broad St. locations). 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) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 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

Thursday 16 EVENTS: Antiques Show & Sale Preview Party (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) Get first dibs on an array of furniture, textiles, pottery, weaponry, art, accessories and more.

6–9 p.m. $45. www.mmcc-arts.org EVENTS: Film Screening (UGA Tate Center, Tate Theatre) School Daze. Part of the Committee for Black Cultural Programming’s Week of Soul and Black History Month. 8 p.m. FREE! union@uga.edu

PERFORMANCE: Spread the Love (40 Watt Club) Dancefx perfomance benefitting the Athens Homeless Shelter. 7:30 p.m. $10. www.40watt. com PERFORMANCE: Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra (UGA Hodgson Hall) Artistic Director Jacek Kaspszyk leads one of Poland’s leading symphony orchestras. Nancy Riley, UGA musicology Ph.D. candidate, will give a free, pre-concert lecture 45 minutes prior to the performance. 8 p.m. $20–49.

706-542-4400, www.pac.uga.edu THEATRE: Enchanted April (Town and Gown Players) An awardwinning play about four women on vacation in Italy. 8 p.m. $12–15. www.townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) Project Safe presents Eve Ensler’s awardwinning play. Tickets available in advance at the Project Safe Thrift Store. Feb. 16–19, 8 p.m. $15. 706425-8863, www.project-safe.org OUTDOORS: Circle of Hikers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Exercise your mind and body every Thursday morning with nature hikes and readings from nature-inspired stories and poems. 9 a.m. FREE! 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/ botgarden KIDSTUFF: Babies and Beasties Series (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Discover nature through hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. For children 18 months to 2 years old who are accompanied by adults.

Thursdays, 10–10:45 a.m. $12. 706613-3615, www.athensclarkecounty. com/sandycreeknaturecenter KIDSTUFF: Baby Music Jam (ACC Library) Children ages 1-3 and their caregivers play instruments, sing and dance together! 10:30 a.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Avid Bookshop) All-ages storytime with a diverse selection of books.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 1 p.m. FREE! 706-352-2060 KIDSTUFF: Yoga Bonding: Crawlers (Full Bloom Center) For crawling babies until they begin walking (about 8–18 months age) and their parent. Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. $60 (6 classes). 706-4757329, www.fullbloomparent.com LECTURES & LIT.: “Black Women Faculty in Educational Leadership” (UGA Aderhold) “Unpacking Their Silence in Research,” looks at the experiences of four African-American female

scholars in programs of educational leadership and administration. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8282 LECTURES & LIT.: “Where Are All the Black Ballet Dancers in America?” (UGA Memorial Hall, Room 407) Joselli Deans and Anjali Austin, Dance Theatre of Harlem, discuss how they found their way into the exclusive world of dance.

Part of Black History Month. 4 p.m.

FREE! 706-542-8468 MEETINGS: New Mamas Group (Full Bloom Center) Meet other new moms and get non-judgmental support and reassurance. Babies welcome. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-353-3373, www.fullbloomparent.com GAMES: “Drink While You Think” (Gnat’s Landing) Trivia every Thursday! 7–9 p.m. www.gnatslanding.net GAMES: Trivia (The Volstead) Every Thursday! 7:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-5300 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

Friday 17 EVENTS: Antiques Show & Sale (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) Exhibitors from around the country selling furniture, pottery, art, silver, textiles and more. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $7. www.mmcc-arts.org EVENTS: Foliage Fest (Jefferson City Park) Bring a picnic and blanket for live music from Curley Maple, Center Stage, The Green Flag, Red Oak Southern Strings, Crystal River and Bill Long. Trees onsite for sale, as well as free tree-planting advice and demonstrations. A portion of the proceeds go to the Jefferson Heritage Tree Council for tree planting, maintenance and environmental education. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.jeffersontreecouncil.org EVENTS: Mardi Gras Athens (The Melting Point) Mardi Gras party benefiting Family Counseling Services of Athens consisting of a costume party, a post-party concert featuring live music from Matt Joiner and Emily McCannon, a New Orleans-style buffet and drinks, plus a slient auction with items from R.E.M., Widespread Panic and Drive-By Truckers. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 6:30 p.m. $30. www. meltingpointathens.com

EVENTS: Moveable Type (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Kyle Durrie and her mobile print shop built into the back of an old delivery truck roll into town for an evening of printing demos, studio/truck tours and tall tales about life on the road. 5–8 p.m.

FREE! www.type-truck.com EVENTS: Southern Garden Heritage Conference (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Topics to include historic Atlanta homes and gardens, parterre gardens of the old South and Carter’s Grove. Lunch included. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $105. 706542-1244, www.uga.edu/botgarden EVENTS: The Universe of John Seawright (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA)) A multimedia and literary event honoring the late Athens writer John Seawright, with readings

by Coleman Barks, Laura Carter, Dana Downs, Alan Flurry, Pete McCommons and more. 6:30–8 p.m. $12 (suggested donation). www.athica.org EVENTS: Zumba After Dark (40 Watt Club) Zumba, the dance-aerobics craze that’s sweeping the nation, is too good to only be enjoyed in the daytime and sober. This event will rectify that great injustice. 7 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com PERFORMANCE: Pirates of Penzance (UGA Fine Arts Building) The UGA Opera Theater presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance in English. 8 p.m. $5 (w/ student ID), $18. 706-542-3737 PERFORMANCE: Circus Athena (Morton Theatre) A never-before seen assembly of Athens’ own circus performers with a musical backdrop created by Klezmer Local 42, Cachaca and The Circus Athena Orchestra. Feb. 17, 7 p.m. & Feb. 18, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. $8–15. 706613-3771 THEATRE: Enchanted April (Town and Gown Players) An awardwinning play about four women on vacation in Italy. 8 p.m. $12–15. www.townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) Project Safe presents Eve Ensler’s awardwinning play. Tickets available in advance at the Project Safe Thrift Store. Feb. 16–19, 8 p.m. $15. 706425-8863, www.project-safe.org OUTDOORS: Arbor Day Celebration: Tree Trail Ramble (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Celebrate Arbor Day! Informal walk through the garden that will help you identify trees native to the Southeastern U.S. 2–3 p.m. FREE! 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/ botgarden

Saturday 18 EVENTS: African-American History Tour (Athens Welcome Center) Rosa Thurmond will cover poignant moments in the transition of schools during the Civil Rights movement and share stories about the teachers and leaders who anchored neighborhoods and shaped Athens. Call to register. 2 p.m. $10.

706-353-1820 EVENTS: Antiques Show & Sale (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) Exhibitors from around the country selling furniture, pottery, art, silver, textiles and more. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $7. www.mmcc-arts.org EVENTS: Boybutante’s Terrapin Tour (Terrapin Beer Co.) Featuring live music and performances by local drag queens. 5:30–7 p.m. $12. www.boybutante.org EVENTS: Differently-Able BowlA-Thon (Showtime Bowling Center) Volunteers can enjoy a game of bowling while helping to raise

awareness and resources for the differently-able. 12–4 p.m. info@ multiplechoices.us EVENTS: India Night (The Classic Center) UGA’s Indian Cultural Exchange presents an evening of dance, theatre and exciting performances, all showcasing Indian culture. 7 p.m. $14 (adv.), $16. ugaindianight2011@gmail.com EVENTS: Mardi Gras Celebration (Wayfarer Music Hall) Live music by Diane Durret & Soul Suga’, Yonrico Scott and Funky Bluester. Bring your masks, your beads and your dancing shoes. 8 p.m. $10. 770-267-2035 EVENTS: Not Your Yard Yard Sale (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Come sell stuff or buy stuff. 5–9 p.m.

FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub EVENTS: Spring Fashion Show (Community) Local designer Alexandra Parsons shows her Spring 2012 collection featuring romantic feminine pieces with strong pops of color. 7 p.m. FREE! tylerangrigg@ gmail.com EVENTS: Taste 10K (Downtown Athens) A 10K Peachtree Road Race qualifying race through downtown Athens. One-mile Family Fun Run/ Walk available. 8 a.m. (10K), 8:15 a.m. (family race). $10–25. www. tasteofathens.com ART: Art Demonstration (OCAF) Meredith Lachin, winner of Best in Show at the 2011 Georgia Small Works Exhibition, demonstrates how she creates her award-winning paintings. 1 p.m. FREE! 706-7694565 ART: Beginning Silk Painting (The Loft Art Supplies) Taught by local silk painter Rene Shoemaker. 1 p.m. $45. 706-548-5334 ART: Family Day: Discover the Decorative Arts (Georgia Museum of Art) See the exhibition “Georgia Bellflowers: The Furniture of Henry Eugene Thomas,” then head to the Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio Classroom for a special studio project inspired by the decorative arts.

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

ART: Opening Reception (Ciné Bar Cafe) For Jeremy Ayers’ “OCCUPY!,” a collection of photos taken during the first six weeks of Occupy Wall Street. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com PERFORMANCE: Pirates of Penzance (UGA Fine Arts Building) The UGA Opera Theater presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance in English. 8 p.m. $5 (w/ student ID), $18. 706-542-3737 PERFORMANCE: Circus Athena (Morton Theatre) A never-before seen assembly of Athens’ own circus performers with a musical backdrop created by Klezmer Local 42, Cachaca and The Circus Athena Orchestra. Feb. 17, 7 p.m. & Feb. 18, 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. $8–15. 706613-3771 THEATRE: Enchanted April (Town and Gown Players) An awardwinning play about four women on vacation in Italy. 8 p.m. $12–15. www.townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) Project Safe presents Eve Ensler’s awardwinning play. Tickets available in advance at the Project Safe Thrift Store. Feb. 16–19, 8 p.m. $15. 706425-8863, www.project-safe.org OUTDOORS: Great Backyard Bird Count (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Learn about local species and get tips for bird watching and attracting birds to your yard. 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 OUTDOORS: Naturalist Walk (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Join SCNC staff for a walk around the property. Bring a camera or binocu-

lars. All ages. Call to register. 10–11 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Avid Bookshop) All-ages storytime with a diverse selection of books.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 1 p.m. FREE! 706-352-2060 KIDSTUFF: Storytime & Craft (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Make a craft inspired by the book. For ages 2–5. Saturdays, 10–11 a.m. $10.

706-850-8226 www.treehousekidandcraft.com GAMES: Pathfinder Society Event (Tyche’s Games) Bring your imagination. 12 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com

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Sunday 19 EVENTS: 19th Annual Taste of Athens (The Classic Center) A showcase of the culinary talents of the Athens community with over 50 food, wine and beverage vendors serving an array of edibles. Live music and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Community Connection of Northeast Georgia. See Calendar Pick on p. 19. 5–8 p.m. $45, $75 (VIP). 800-918-6393, www.tasteofathens.com EVENTS: Film Screening (Congregation Children of Israel) The Athens Jewish Film Fest presents a screening of An American in Paris as part of the exhibit, “A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965.” 3 p.m. FREE! 706-549-4192 EVENTS: Frog Hop 5K Road Race (Sandy Creek Park) Help support the Nature Center by entering the annual 5K run/walk (2:30 p.m.) and 1 mile Tadpole Fun Run (2 p.m.). Babies in strollers and leashed pups are also welcome! Register online. $15–20.

706-613-3615, www.active.com ART: “Art: Connecting the Heart, Mind and Soul of Science” (Athens Academy) A discussion on the potential of art to communicate scientific issues. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.org ART: Opening Reception (Lyndon House Arts Center) For the 37th Juried Exhibition, a collection of 175 original works by local artists selected by judge Heather Pesanti. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty. com/lyndonhouse ART: Spotlight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of highlights from the permanent collection. 3 p.m.

FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org PERFORMANCE: Pirates of Penzance (UGA Fine Arts Building) The UGA Opera Theater presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance in English. 8 p.m. $5 (w/ student ID), $18. 706-542-3737 PERFORMANCE: Black Roses (UGA Tate Center, Grand Hall) The Black Theatrical Ensemble presents a night of poetry, music and spoken word about love (or lack thereof) in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. 7 p.m. $3. 770-883-0281, lauren329@ gmail.com THEATRE: Enchanted April (Town and Gown Players) An awardwinning play about four women on vacation in Italy. 8 p.m. $12–15. www.townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) Project Safe presents Eve Ensler’s awardwinning play. Tickets available in advance at the Project Safe Thrift Store. Feb. 16–19, 8 p.m. $15. 706425-8863, www.project-safe.org KIDSTUFF: Stitching Stars: A Southern Paper Quilt Event (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA)) Artist Hope Hilton reads from the children’s book k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! Stitching Stars, based on the life of Athens quilt maker Harriet Powers.

Kids can make their own paper quilt square. 2–4 p.m. $3–6 (suggested donation). www.athica.org LECTURES & LIT.: Athens Pioneers (East Athens Community Center) This special annual program celebrates Black History Month and provides the opportunity to meet African-American Athenians who were trailblazers in their field or occupation. 3–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3593 GAMES: Legend of the Five Rings (Tyche’s Games) Sealed Deck prerelease tournament. 2 p.m. $25.

706-354-4500, www.tychesgames. com GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) “Brewer’s Inquisition,” trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday night. 7 p.m. FREE! 706354-6655, www.buffaloscafe.com/ athens GAMES: Trivia (The Capital Room) Every Sunday! Hosted by Evan Delany (former Wild Wing trivia host). First place wins $50 and second place wins $25. 8 p.m. FREE! www.thecapitalroom.com

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EVENTS: Screening: Forks Over Knives (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 102) Examines the claim that most degenerative diseases can be prevented by rejecting animal-based and processed foods and adopting a whole foods, plantbased diet. Part of the Animal Voices Film Festival. 7:30 p.m. FREE! sos. uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Snuggle in your jammies and listen to bedtime stories. Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Nurture their language skills. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650 KIDSTUFF: Presidents’ Day Clay (Good Dirt) Spend the day making art inspired by our great presidents.

Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Ages 6 & up. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $55. www.gooddirt.net LECTURES & LIT.: “Black in Latin America: Exploring Issues of Race, Nationality, & Identity” (UGA Miller Learning Center) A discussion about what it means to be Afro-Latin and about the experiences of Afro-Latinos abroad and in the U.S. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! bates. sequoia@gmail.com LECTURES & LIT.: International Youth Development Showcase (UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries, Room 150) Camp directors from around the world speak about how “camp” is managed in their countries. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-542-5064 MEETINGS: 34th Annual Athens Human Rights Festival Planning Meeting (Nuçi’s Space) Open to anyone who would like to participate in planning the May event in downtown Athens. Every Monday.

7 p.m. FREE! www.athenshumanrightsfest.org 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!

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Tuesday 21 EVENTS: Contra Dance and Acoustic Jam (Memorial Park) Old-time contra dance with live music by Free Association and calling by George Snyder. Presented by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society. Free lesson at 7:30 p.m. No partner needed. 8-11 p.m. $7, FREE! (under 18). www.athensfolk.org PERFORMANCE: Canadian Brass (UGA Hodgson Hall) Brass quintet famous for appearances on “The Tonight Show,” “Sesame Street,” and “The Today Show.” 8 p.m. $20–42. www.pac.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Open TOAD Comedy (Flicker Theatre & Bar) A unique open mic experience. The audience gets to pelt the performers who go over their six-minute time limit with foam rocks. 8 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.myspace. com/flickerbar 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: Teen Painting Club (Lyndon House Arts Center) An informal gathering of teens meets twice a month to paint. No instruction provided. Bring your own project and materials. Ages 14-19.

5:30–7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623 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.: Design Basics for Edible Landscaping Series (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Three-part series instruction on how to make the most of your edible garden. 5–7 p.m. $50. www.uga. edu/botgarden LECTURES & LIT.: Global Diseases: Voices from the Vanguard Lecture (UGA Chapel) Sheila West, professor of preventive opthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, will discuss her work with the trachoma elimination program, a collaboration with the World Health Organization. 5:30 p.m.

FREE! murrayd@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Intro to Excel (Oconee County Library) Topics include the Excel window, navigating in the worksheet, toolbars, general formulas and more. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706769-3950 LECTURES & LIT.: “Let’s Talk About It!: Is AIDS a Gay Disease?” (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 213) Discussion about how various identities such as race, ethnicity, class, gender and sexual orientation impact how we view the AIDS epidemic. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! jmiracle@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: The World Is My Garden (State Botanical Garden) Lecture with Dr. Allen Armitage covering some of the most spectacular gardens from around the world. 7 p.m. $10. 706-542-6138 MEETINGS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Friendship Christian Church) “Amazonite and Smoky Quartz, Pikes Peak and Other Locations,” presented by Casey Gordon and Jum Maudsley. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706549-8082 GAMES: CineClub Oscar Trivia (Ciné Bar Cafe) Get your team together for a night of competition and prizes with host John David Williams. 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.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. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Shane’s Rib Shack, College Station) Every Tuesday night! 7 p.m. 706-543-0050 GAMES: Trivia (Chango’s Asian Kitchen) Learn facts; eat noodles.

7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0015 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 22 EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo, Madison Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog!

This week: salty dogs and greyhounds. Every Wednesday. 5-7 p.m. www.indigoathens.com ART: Life Drawing Open Studio (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Rms. S370 and S380) Ages 18 & up.

5:30–8:30 p.m. scientificillustrationclub@gmail.com 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 KIDSTUFF: Crawlers’ Playgroup (Full Bloom Center) For sitting and scooting babies and their parents.

10 a.m. $3. 706-353-3373, www. fullbloomparent.com KIDSTUFF: Full Bloom Storytime (Full Bloom Center) Interactive storytime led by local storytellers who love reading to children. Open to all ages. 4 p.m. $3 (suggested donation). 706-353-3373, www. fullbloomparent.com KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Presidential Storytime (Madison County Library) The founding fathers would have been nothing without a good book. Come learn from them! 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts for the wee ones. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706769-3950 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: Game Day! Play one of the library’s or bring your favorite from home to share. Ages 11–18. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Zine Release Party (Oconee County Library) See the first ever Oconee County Library Teen Zine, featuring art, comics and more from teens in Watkinsville.

Everyone who attends the event will receive a free zine and have an opportunity to look at other zines from around the country. Snacks will be provided. Ages 11–18. 7–8 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 LECTURES & LIT.: Apero Brown Bag Lecture (UGA Memorial Hall, Room 481) “A Mediator’s Work,”

by Raye M. Rawls of the Fanning Institute. Part of Black History Month. 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706-5422102

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A Taste of Athens The Classic Center Now in its 19th year, the annual event that serves as Community Connection’s big fundraiser is continually evolving to attract new people in the door. Last year, A Taste of Athens introduced a 10K (which is a Peachtree qualifier), a 1-mile family fun run and online voting for audience choice ($1 per vote). A raffle features packages of two tickets, three bottles of wine, three hotel stays downtown and three gift certificates to local restaurants. Social media is now an important component of promotion, and if you participate in A Taste of Athens’ efforts on Facebook or Twitter, you have a chance to win either tickets or raffle entries.

The center of the event, though, isn’t the race or the voting or even the silent auction, but the eat-a-thon the whole thing revolves around from 5–8 p.m. on Sunday. New participants this year include Heirloom Cafe, Kumquat Mae, Sakura Steak House, Silver Lining Cupcake Company, Stuffed Burger and The Local Jam, which join perennial favorites Five & Ten, The Hilltop Grille, Last Resort Grill and the Hoyt House. The latter won “best food” last year, and tiny Gymnopedie, which returns, snagged the audience choice.

From casual (Barberitos, Locos, Keba) to date-night (La Dolce Vita, Etienne Brasserie, East West), both vegetarians and carnivores will find plenty to consume. All in all, over 50 local restaurants and beverage vendors will participate. And with the beverage vendors come wine and beer merchants, the better to wet your whistle, from Terrapin to Cape Classics Fine South African, and Jittery Joe’s is on hand if you need a boost.

Tickets are $45 general admission, $75 VIP admission (get in at 4:30, hang out in the VIP garden, go home with a glass and a plate), $65 if you do both the event and the 10K, and $25 for just the race. You can buy them online at www.communityconnection211.org/taste or at Aurum Studios or any Jittery Joe’s in Athens. [Hillary Brown]

LECTURES & LIT.: “Black Women Faculty in Educational Leadership” (UGA Aderhold) Part of Black History month. 12 p.m.

FREE! 706-583-8282 LECTURES & LIT.: Genealogy Class (ACC Library) Center for Active Learning presents “Searching for Your Family Members Class One: The Basics.” 1–2:30 p.m. $25 (CAL membership fee). 706-613-3650.

LECTURES & LIT.: Genetics Seminar (UGA Coverdell Building, Room S175) “Methanol Metabolism in Plants: The More We Know the Less We Understand,” by Manuel Lerdau, University of Virginia, departments of environmental sciences and biology. 4 p.m. FREE! whites@ uga.edu LECTURES & LIT.: Mayor Evelyn Dixon (UGA Chapel) Riverdale, GA Mayor Evelyn Dixon will share her path to elected office as well as the obstacles women face in the political arena. Part of Black History Month. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-542-8468 LECTURES & LIT.: Money Matters: The Basics of Credit Scores and Loans (UGA Sanford Hall) Students in Free Enterprise discuss steps to improve your credit score as well as the basics of car loans and mortgages. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-294-4079 LECTURES & LIT.: Willson Center Science for Humanists Lecture (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 140) “On the Social Dimensions of Climate Change,” by Chris Cuomo, philosophy and Women’s Studies Institute. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-5423966, www.cha.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 (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday night. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m.

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Live Music Tuesday 14 Buffalo’s Southwest Café 7 p.m. $5. 706-354-6655 DAVID PRINCE Come out for a special Valentine’s Day show of great beach music classics from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.caledonialounge. com SONGS OF JOHN PRINE A night intimate covers performed by “Athens Super Stars.” Plus a DJ set

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Farm 255 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com THE MODERN LOVERS Timmy Tumble covers the music of this beloved protopunk act. A special set for all the sweethearts out there on Valentine’s Day. TIMMY TUMBLE In addition to the Modern Lovers cover set, we also get a set of Tim Schreiber’s original, howling garage rock anthems.

Flicker Theatre & Bar Flicker 12th Anniversary. 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com PAUL MCHUGH Member of local band Pilgrim with a soulful, energetic voice and a bluesy guitar style.

JACOB MORRIS Acoustic, ‘70sinspired folk rock. Morris also plays in Moths and Ham1.

Go Bar Valentine’s Dance Party. 10 p.m. 706546-5609 IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. hosts a dance party featuring high-energy electro and rock.

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THE CALENDAR! The Melting Point 7:30 p.m. $25 (adv.) $30 (door) $145 (dinner & show). www.meltingpointathens.com FRANCINE REED Perhaps best known as Lyle Lovett’s duet and back-up vocalist, this Chicago-born songstress is a jazz legend in her own right, and tonight she’ll be taking on standards from Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn.

The Volstead 9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. 706-354-5300 KARAOKE Every Tuesday!

Wednesday 15 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+) www. caledonialounge.com AOTEAROA Funk-rock band.

COLOR WHEEL Formerly known as Fuzzbucket, but, perhaps, soon to be known as Fuzzbucket once again…

Expect a mix of rockin’ jam and funk, whatever you want to call ‘em.

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

ROYG No info available.

Farm 255 8 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CALEB DARNELL Member of The Darnell Boys and Bellyache performs as part of Jazz Night.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com SAVE GRAND CANYON Emotional and dynamic, this tenderfoot local band plays what it calls “organic alt-rock.”

THE HEAP Funky local indie-soul band with a killer horn section and fronted by Bryan Howard’s low, bass growl. Playing Flicker every Wednesday in February!

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $12 (adv.) www.40watt.com DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS Big, glossy American rock with hooky sing-along choruses and a soulful, rootsy feel that takes cues from Springsteen.

JILL EDWARDS A Texas born, acoustic/folk sound with Indie influences.

Go Bar “Fuzzlers Farewell Extravaganza!” 8 p.m. 706-546-5609 CRUN PUN Local danceable crunk punk band that’s “kinda punk, kinda

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jammy, kinda weird, kinda silly and kinda fun.”

EL HOLLIN This Athens band plays haunting pop music with minimal instrumentation and ethereal female vocals.

THE FUZZLERS Goofy punk with a highly interactive live show. This is the band’s last show in Athens before they relocate to Florida.

GRIPE Formed in 2010, this Athens thrash, grind and powerviolent band is known for its live show intensity.

THE K-MACKS This local folk and punk rock band boasts a powerful stage presence and entertaining live show.

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

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $3. www.hendershotscoffee.com HUMPDAY HOOKERS Ty Manning and Mark Durfield, both of The Bearfoot Hookers, will play an acoustic set at Hendershot’s every Wednesday night in February. Each week the duo will be joined by different special guests.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 6:30–8:30 p.m. $8 (includes drink from the bar). 706-369-3144 SALSA LESSONS Learn some Latin moves.

10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3144 HELEN SCOTT Lindsey Haddad (exLaminated Cat), Emileigh Ireland, Hannah Weyandt and sometimes Dena Zilber (El Hollin, Werewolves) play folky pop with a hint of psychedelic rock.

PILGRIM Local rock and roll band featuring Paul McHugh on vocals, guitar and keyboards along with Matt Stoessel on guitar, TJ Machado on bass and Brad Morgan on drums.

Thayer Sarrano recently joined on keyboard.

VESPOLINA Baroque pop-rock band featuring lush arrangements and clever wordplay, fronted by Daniel Aaron.

The Melting Point 7:30 p.m. $5, (adv.), $7. www.meltingpointathens.com THE ATHENS CIRCLE OF SONGWRITERS Several local performers will play and swap songs together in an intimate setting. This month’s performers include Adam Payne, Betsy Franck, Richard Chamberlain, Ty Manning, Thomas Galloway, Lefty Hathaway and featured musician Daniel Hutchens of Bloodkin.

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

Porterhouse Grill 9 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAKE MOWRER QUARTET Premier jazz-guitarist and his quartet.

Walker’s Coffee & Pub 706-543-1433 LIVE JAZZ Every Wednesday!

Featuring The Downstairs Jazz Quartet.

Thursday 16 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+) www. caledonialounge.com CHRISSAKES Whether you like your punk with psychedelic guitar solos or with more aggressive guitar riffs, this band offers the perfect mix of both.

GUZIK Titanic sludge metal.

ORDER OF THE OWL Heavy rock featuring members of Zoroaster and Terminal Doom.

Farm 255 11:30 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com BUBBLY MOMMY GUN Going away party for the local experimental pop band that plays idiosyncratic, psychedelic tunes.

EL HOLLIN This Athens band plays haunting pop music with minimal instrumentation and ethereal female vocals.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com FIGBOOTS Local band formerly known as Bigfoot, this group plays howling indie classic rock that mixes Tom Petty guitar solos with Captain Beefheart strangeness.

STREET VIOLENCE High-energy post-punk that attacks on all sides: surfy jangle rock, organ riffage and cutting new-wave female vocals of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs variety.

TAM TAM THE SANDWICH MAN A garage funk band with a taste of pop in between.

WOODFANGS The grungy, lo-fi psychedelic pop Athens band continues its residency at Flicker.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $7. www.georgiatheatre.com DANK SINATRA Voted as best local jam band in the 2011 Flagpole Athens Music Awards, these dudes play improvisation-heavy electronica mixed with elements of jazz, rock and reggae.

THE HEAVY PETS An explosion of jazz-infused funk-reggae and rock

Friday, February 17

Mardi Gras Athens Melting Point Family Counseling Services, Inc. has assisted families in the Northeast Georgia area since 1971 via group, individual and family counseling as well as addressing larger community issues like child abuse, alcohol and drug dependence, domestic violence and sexual assault. The organization Emily McCannon will host its annual Mardi Gras Athens fundraiser this week. In past years this benefit has supported the expansion of the Carson Center, the organization’s base of operations, and this year’s funds will go toward providing direct services to clients.

Mardi Gras Athens kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday and will feature a costume party, an authentic Cajun meal, a raffle for a $1,000 cash prize, a silent auction, music by DawgTown Entertainment and the Mistress of Ceremonies, Portia (AKA Dr. Frank-n-Furter). The silent auction will feature items from area restaurants and hotels as well as autographed memorabilia from Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers and R.E.M. VIP tickets are $30 each and include the New Orleans Cajun meal, a complimentary drink and admission to the post-party concert with the Matt Joiner Band and Emily McCannon. Raffle tickets are $10 each, or 12 for $100. Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother is offering a 20 percent discount on costumes for customers who mention “Mardi Gras Athens.”

Family Counseling Services partners with several local agencies including AIDS Athens, Nuçi’s Space, The Cottage and Project Safe. Counselor Rebecca Willingham explains, “Seventy-three percent of the families we serve earn less than $25,000 a year with only 20 percent earning between $25,000 and $40,000 a year. With the increasing struggles families and individuals are facing today, this next year is crucial for Family Counseling Service as we strive to provide much needed support services to the community of Athens-Clarke County.”

Event and raffle tickets can be purchased online at www.fcsathens.com/mardigras athens.html. All donations are tax deductible. [Gordon Lamb]

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THE SUEX EFFECT Local progressive power-funk trio.

PASSAFIRE Savannah band with a sound that is sometimes bluegrass, sometimes reggae, and sometimes something else altogether.

Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

No Where Bar 10 p.m. $3. 706-546-4742 THOMAS WYNN AND THE BELIEVERS This six-piece group from Orlando plays Americana rock infused with Southern soul.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $3. www.hendershotscoffee.com GA. PO BOYS New Orleans music from Rand Lines (vocals, keys), Josh Cutchin (sousaphone) and Brent Hendrick (drums).

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

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com LOWDIVE Local ska/reggae band.

The Roadhouse 11 p.m. $1. 706-613-2324 THUNDERCHIEF Local act with a West Coast punk sound influenced by classic rock.

Friday 17 The Bad Manor “Feral Friday.” 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 backed by video projections. Every Friday at Bad Manor!

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+) www.caledonialounge.com COLOSSUS Five-piece punk/metal band from Raleigh, NC featuring former members of Sorry About Dresden and Amish Jihad.

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SAVAGIST Impressive Athens metal band featuring the fine folks from punk/metal bands 300 Cobras, Hot Breath and The Dumps. Record release show!

The Classic Center 7:30 p.m. $36–$46. www.classiccenter. com DON WILLIAMS Legendary performer known as the “gentle giant” of country music. This Country Music Hall of Famer has had 17 number-one hits since launching his solo career in 1971.

Farm 255 11:30 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com GRASS GIRAFFES Featuring Eddie “the Wheel” Whelan, this Athens band crafts minimalist bedroom pop.

QUIET HOOVES Playing Prince covers and other surprises! This is the band’s going away party before heading out on a big national tour.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com CLAIRE CAMPBELL Gorgeous folk tunes from half of Hope for Agoldensummer.

JESSE PAYNE Minimalist chamber folk similar to Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes, from Birmingham, AL. THOMAS WARREN Guitarist/bassist and frequent collaborator with Jesse Payne.

40 Watt Club 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt.com DON AUBER Local songwriter plays from his catalog of traveling laments, cautionary tales, murder ballads and Appalachian-gothic lullabies.

CLAY LEVERETT & THE CHASERS Late-night set after Leverett opens for Don Williams across town at the Classic Center. Athens’ finest country music!

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com KISHI BASHI The of Montreal violinist plays forward-thinking folk that mixes ethereal symphonics with chanting, rhythmic indie rock.

OF MONTREAL Let your freak flag fly with this increasingly outrageous Athens pop band. Tonight the band celebrates the release of its new, already highly critically acclaimed album, Paralytic Stalks, which is full of big pop hooks.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 EUREKA CALIFORNIA Melodic, guitar-driven indie rock and roll influenced by bands like Guided by Voices.

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

NIGHTMARE BOYZZZ Garage rock and power pop mixed with reverbdrenched production.

SUSPECT RAPTOR Local band plays a mix of ‘90s grunge pop and indie post-punk.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 9 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com BETSY FRANCK AND THE BAREKNUCKLE BAND Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility.

Highwire Lounge “Friday Night Jazz.” 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.com RAND LINES Original compositions of pianist Rand Lines with drummer Ben Williams and bassist Mike Beshara.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3144 THE KING AND THE TOASTER Spinning a ‘90s-themed dance party!

The Melting Point 6 p.m. “Mardi Gras Athens” benefit for Family Counseling Services. $30. www.meltingpointathens.com MATT JOINER W/ EMILY MCCANNON Local Athens blues/ rock band fueled by Matt Joiner’s exceptional guitar playing, featuring the powerful voice of Emily McCannon. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $6. 706-543-8283 AOTEAROA Funk-rock band.

ARPETRIO Livetronica trio from Knoxville, TN. THE SYSTEM Jam-tronic band.

No Where Bar 10 p.m. $3. 706-546-4742 STOKESWOOD A mellow, modern alt-rock band from Atlanta that experiments a bit with atmospheric sounds.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE RICK FOWLER BAND Local act led by guitarist Rick Fowler (Lonely White Boys, Ralph Roddenbery, etc.) specializes in a classic sort of British blues rock.

UGA Hodgson Hall 8 p.m. $5 (student ID), $20-$49. www. pac.uga.edu THE COASTERS This doo-wop group formed in Los Angeles in 1955 and recorded a string of hits such as “Yakety Yak, “Charlie Brown” and “Poison Ivy.” In 1987, The Coasters became the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

THE PLATTERS Formed in 1953, The Platters were one of the most successful vocal groups in the early rock and roll era. The group’s string of number-one hits included classics like “Only You,” “The Great Pretender,” “My Prayer,” “Twilight Time” and, of course, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.”

THE BOBBY HENDRICKS’ DRIFTERS American doo-wop and R&B vocal group performs classic ‘50s and ‘60s hits. Although the lineup has changed over the decades, the band will play the hits that made them famous—classics like “Up on the Roof,” “Under the Boardwalk” and “On Broadway.”

Saturday 18 Amici Italian Café 11 p.m. 706-353-0000 CHROMAZONE “Electronic-infused funk rock” featuring several members of UGA’s Music Business Program playing a mix of covers and originals.

The Bad Manor 9 p.m. www.thebadmanor.com DJ RX Mixing rock, rap, dubstep and top hits synced to music videos on the big screen.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+) www.caledonialounge.com ELF POWER This local band never ceases to explore new sonic territories–always experimenting with unconventional instrumenation and arrangements behind its driving folk-rock.

SCOTT SPILLANE EXP New project from former member of The Gerbils and Neutral Milk Hotel. k continued on next page

Do You Smoke Cigarettes?

• We are conducting a research study on smoking.

• Participation will include two in-person assessments, including one magnetic resonance imaging scan.

• You will be paid up to $65 for ~5 hours of participation.

Call 706-542-6881 for more information

If you are in crisis due to domestic violence, Classic City Orthodontics wants you to find help.

If your partner objects when you use the phone, limits your everyday contact with family and friends, and you restrict yourself to avoid angry, aggressive confrontations, you need to step back and take another look. How can you cope once you are involved with a controlling partner? Call Project Safe for help.

Our hotline is confidential, and counseling is free.

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Eat. Drink. Listen Closely.

tue·feb·14 6th annual valentine’s dinner & show with

francine reed STILL AVAILABLE: TIX $25 BALCONY SEATING

wed·feb·15 Free Lunch Entertainment presents athens circle of songwriters

featuring danny hutchens, betsy franck, richard chamberlain, ty manning, adam payne, thomas galloway and lefty hathwaway

TIX $5 adv, $7 door, $5 at door with UGA ID

thu·feb·16 passafire, lowdive TIX $8 adv, $10 door, $8 at door with UGA ID

fri·feb·17 Athens Family Counseling Services presents mardi gras athens featuring matt joiner, emily mccannon TIX VIP Party 6-8pm $30, show only $7 adv, $10 door

sat·feb·18

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t. hardy morris & the outfit ruby kendrick

TIX $8 adv, $10 door

mon·feb·20

david mayfield parade TIX $5 adv, $7 door, $5 at door with UGA ID

tue·feb·21 Fat Tuesday Celebration featuring

tab benoit,

sol driven train TIX $15 adv, $20 door UPCOMING EVENTS____________________ 2.22 dash rip rock 2.23 3pm - protect athens music panels 7pm - emily hearn, john french @ 40 watt: dazed and confused: yacht rock revue performs dark side of the moon & led zeppelin IV in their entirety 2.24 mike cooley (of the drive-by truckers) 2.25 the highballs 2.26 bridal show & tasting 2.27 carbon leaf with tim brantley 2.28 smokey’s farmland band 2.29 california guitar trio, shaun hopper 3.1 ike stubblefield & friends 3.3 1pm - laughing pizza children’s show 8pm - dirk howell band

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Farm 255 “Country Mardi Gras.” 11:30 p.m.

FREE! www.farm255.com CANNERY ROW Country rock with pop and R&B influences thown into the mix.

EFREN Efren has electrified their indie-folk sound into a new Americana rock show with thick guitars and reminiscences of long nights in bars.

SAM SNIPER Post-alternative, country-fried twang with big anthemic choruses, joyful harmonies and a strong melody/pop sensibility.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com KENNY ROBY (6 STRING DRAG) The one-time lead singer of 6 String Drag plays dreamy Americana with rich, velvety vocals and a lot of heart.

MARK CUNNINGHAM & THE NATIONALS Local band plays soulful, heartfelt Americana.

Cunningham draws from Athens’ stalwarts like R.E.M. and Chickasaw Mudd Puppies alongside classic country artists like Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons and Steve Earle.

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

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt. com ATHENS BUSINESS ROCKS Employees from local businesses reveal their inner rockstar in this fundraiser for Nuçi’s Space. Winners from the elimination round compete for the grand prize tonight, sharing the bill with a few special guests.

Finalists include: 80# Cougar (BelJean), Punch List (TSAV) and The Athens Band Trust (Athens Land Trust). Other bands on the bill include The Torpideros (Oglethorpe County Schools), Thundercrack (Drive-By Truckers crew), One Degree of Separation (Baxendale Guitars) and The Çommodores (Nuçi’s Space).

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com THE JOHN JARRAD FOUNDATION HIT SONGWRITERS SHOW Featuring John Hopkins (Zac Brown Band) along with Southern Ground recording artist Levi Lowrey and songwriters Mike Dekle, Greg Barnhill and Gareth Asher. This nonprofit organization supports songwriters and a number of great causes, including the Good News Clinics and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County.

Go Bar Mardi Gras Ball. 10 p.m. 706-5465609 TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party, The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com COWTOWN STRING BAND Bluegrass from Carollton, GA featuring Matthew Williams of The Granfalloons.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. 706-369-3144 DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

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The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com RUBY KENDRICK Local singer-songwriter with a sweet, folk-inspired voice that delivers prodding, poignant lyrics.

MODERN SKIRTS One of Athens’ favorite pop acts, this foursome went from piano-driven darlings to more experimental electronic-inspired dance pop.

T. HARDY MORRIS & THE OUTFIT Dead Confederate frontman Hardy Morris leads this new project which features lonesome pedal steel, tender folky melodies and dreamy harmonies.

Buffalo’s Southwest Café 6 & 8 p.m. $5. www.buffaloscafe.com LIVE JAZZ Hosted by DJ Segar.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $6. 706-543-8283 HEROBUST Heavily twisted samples and digi-beats.

LOVE & LIGHT Rave remix artist who creates digestible beats with a narrative quality.

UGA Hodgson Hall NPR’s “Mountain Stage.” 7 p.m. $5 (UGA Students) $35 (General Public). www.mountainstage.org CAROLINE AIKEN One of Atlanta’s most talented and respected performing songwriters. Her bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.

RANDALL BRAMBLETT This Southern singer-songwriter-multiinstrumentalist is celebrated for his songwriting and musicianship.

Bramblett has worked with such well-known performers as Steve

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE SHORTBUS ALLSTARS This heavy metal band that has been on the bill with the likes of Orange October, Dead Silent Orchestra and Arazi.

Farm 255 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DJ NIGHT Members of Quiet Hooves are behind the decks tonight.

The Globe 4–7 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 ATHENS CEILI BAND Weekly Irish folk session covering a host of traditions from pub songs to ship songs.

Featuring members of The Ballybeg Band and The Hobohemians. Come grab a pint of Guinness!

Winwood, Sea Level and Greg Allman.

PATTERSON HOOD Solo set from the Drive-By Truckers frontman, generally consisting of a mix of stripped-down Truckers tunes and cuts from Hood’s solo releases. See Calendar Pick on this page.

VAN DYKE PARKS A legendary lyricist (The Beach Boy’s Smile) and brilliant performer in his own right, (Song Cycle), Parks has also worked with the likes of Joanna Newsom and recently launched his own record label. See story on p. 15.

TEITUR Scandinavian star with sweet, angelic vocals. He performss his simple, sincere songs on piano and guitar.

Monday 20 Buffalo’s Southwest Café 6–10 p.m. $5. 706-613-5386, www. buffaloscafe.com/athens SHAG NIGHT Bring your dancing shoes for shag dancing in the BBR. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com GARBAGE ISLAND Loud, metallic and edgy, the band dips into

Sunday, February 19

NPR’S “Mountain Stage” Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall “Mountain Stage,” a weekly variety show of well known musicians playing blues, country and acoustic folk, sits peacefully in the West Virginia hills where NPR records and broadcasts the twohour performance each week.

Occasionally, the 25-year-old show packs up for a different music-centic city, bringing out local, lesser-known talent around the country.

Patterson Hood is not part of the lesser known talent on this week’s “Mountain Stage.” Hood, his backing band, Caroline Aiken and the Randall Bramblett Band round out the local reps for the show in Athens this Sunday, which also features Faroese Patterson Hood (Danish, basically) artist Teitur and the legendary songwriter Van Dyke Parks (check out our Q&A on p. 15). Although the Drive-By Truckers performed on “Mountain Stage” several years ago, Hood missed most of the show due to debilitating pneumonia and pleurisy.

“That was the sickest I’ve ever been in my life,” says Hood. “I think they brought me out for a couple of songs and then got me home and put me to bed, and that’s where I stayed for several weeks. All I really remember is coming off the stage and us canceling the tour. I was very disappointed because I love ‘Mountain Stage.’ It’s something I listen to and have for years. I’m really excited to get a second chance at it.”

Hood’s new album, Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance, comes out this fall. But his “Mountain Stage” appearance comes at a time when he is more prominent in the Athens consciousness for his politics than his music. When Flagpole spoke to Hood, he had a full day of interviews to give about the launch of an informational website, protectdowntownathens.com, and the performance of his song “After It’s Gone,” on top of Wuxtry earlier this month—a small-scale protest against the proposed Walmart development close to downtown.

“In a way it feels like what I’ve always done,” says Hood. “I’m glad people are liking it. You never know when you try something new if it’s gonna work or not, but it came together organically, and honestly kinda easily; it’s like everything fell into place.”

Many of the performers who contributed to the performance and the music video of the song will join Hood onstage Sunday. When Flagpole asks Hood whether he will incorporate any of his work with Protect Downtown Athens into the performance, he seems to consider marrying his local influence and national influence for the first time.

“We might do the song that I wrote for that; we may very well do that,” he says. “That might make for a good finale for the show. It’s kinda timely around here.” [Sydney Slotkin]

Jason Thrasher

THE CALENDAR!

Davidson on tenor sax playing odd covers and improvising on familiar themes.

Tuesday, February 21

Half Dozen Brass Band, Stephanie Niles Georgia Theatre There will be beads. But if the presence of beads is all you care about, then you can get yourself to any half-assed college bar that does it up “right” for any theme night with promises of debauchery that never quite live up to expectations.

And if you care instead about culture—the reason for the season—you could hop in a car and make the eight-hour trek down to New Orleans, because, yes, this is Mardi Gras week.

There is a middle path.

Athens’ own New Orleans-style brass outfit, Half Dozen Brass Band, is putting together a party. And while most of the country turns a blind eye to Carnival time and thinks Mardi Half Dozen Brass Band Gras is maybe like a French St. Patrick’s Day or something, “HDBB always tries to bring a little bit of New Orleans to Athens,” says tuba player Joshua Cutchins. This year the combo celebrates its fourth year performing together.

The seven-piece (but who’s counting?) group revels in the funky mix of ecstatic jazz, bouncing hip-hop and ebullient Dixieland that makes up one of our country’s indigenous treasures.

“We’ll be playing down our usual list of originals and Big Easy favorites, as well as some stuff that we’ve worked up just for Mardi Gras,” says Cutchins. “In all four years that the band has been together, none of us have ever been more switched on about a show here in Athens!”

It’s a New Orleans-ish party you’re looking for? The Half Dozen are classy guys, and the likelihood of dead-eyed and frothy-mouthed chants of “Show! Your! Tits!” is less than at other watering holes downtown. Plus, the Theatre’s nicer now! There will be beads. [Chris Hassiotis]

krautrock and progressive thought, earning it the “experimental” tag.

MAN FOREVER Featuring members of psychedelic rock band, Oneida, including drummer extraordinaire Kid Millions. See story on p. 14.

PLASMA EXPLODER No info available.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 ASHER ARMSTRONG Four-piece Americana rock band from Nashville.

BRANDON NELSON MCCOY Recently relocated to Athens from Savannah, McCoy and his band play county/folk that conjures thoughts of brown liquor and beat-up guitars.

CALLING MOROCCO Hailing from Davis, CA, this indie-rock band fuses alt country with punk and pop.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Mondays! Hosted by loncal singer-songwriter Kyshona Armstrong.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com DAVID MAYFIELD PARADE With vocals that are at once heartbreaking and hopeful, Mayfield pays homage to early rock and roll and soul with a good dose of country twang.

Tuesday 21 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com UGA LAW SCHOOL TALENT REVUE Watch enterprising law students demonstrate their talents in

areas other than the law. From singing, dancing and acting to any and every talent in between, for at least one night these students will drop the books and pick up the microphone, all for your entertainment… and if you’re not entertained, well, sue them!

Georgia Theatre “Parti Gras.” 7:30 p.m. $8. www.georgiatheatre.com HALF DOZEN BRASS BAND This local, Louisiana-style brass band gets the crowd all riled up with loads of horns and a percussive frenzy.

See Calendar Pick on p. 23.

STEPHANIE NILLES Jazz-inspired folk artist from NYC. Gnat’s Landing 6 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net NATHAN SHEPPARD The local acoustic guitarist-harmonicist is known for his emotive singing style and his modern reworkings of classic tunes, from Dylan and Neil Young to Van Morrison.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee. com IKE STUBBLEFIELD AND FRIENDS Soulful R&B artist Ike Stubblefield is a Hammond B3 virtuoso who cut his teeth backing Motown legends like the Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.

Featuring Seth Hendershot on drums. Every Tuesday!

The Melting Point 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com TAB BENOIT Louisiana-born guitarist Benoit practically lives on the road, playing his masterful blend of Cajun-flavored rock and roll blues more than 250 nights a year across the country.

SOL DRIVEN TRAIN Six-piece act from South Carolina jamming out on soul, reggae, jazz and folk, weaving strands pulled from Stevie Wonder, The Wailers and The Band into a swampy, smooth Southern stew.

New Earth Music Hall 8 p.m. $10. 706-543-8283 MOCHIPET Eclectic sounds influenced by metal, mainstream hip-hop and avant-garde jazz.

RUN DMT Lo-fi psychedelic tunes accompanied by experimental visual art.

The Volstead 9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. 706-354-5300 KARAOKE Every Tuesday!

Wednesday 22 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com RIAN ADKINSON Atlanta native multi-instrumentalist with an alternative/electro sound.

SEAN WATERMAN Indie rock with smooth vocals and acoustic guitar.

Farm 255 8 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DIAL INDICATORS Background sounds for dinner and cocktails.

This quiet jazz duo features Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN Vestibules and A PostWar Drama frontman plays a stripped-down set featuring special guests!

CURTIS ELLER Formerly self-described as “New York City’s angriest yodeling banjo player,” Eller now resides in North Carolina. He’s still about the wildest banjo player you could hope to see.

THE HEAP Funky local indie-soul band with a killer horn section and fronted by Bryan Howard’s low, bass growl. Playing Flicker every Wednesday in February!

The Globe 9 p.m.–Midnight. $3. 706-353-4721 COLD ONES Scuzzy and straightforward, with riffs and rough vocals, but not without melody.

NURTURE New, local post-hardcore trio.

VERNAL PIKE Skate-influenced hardcore punk rock from Bloomington, IN. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 JIM PERKINS Acoustic singer/songwriter from Augusta. He combines folk, jazz and blues.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $3. www.hendershotscoffee.com HUMPDAY HOOKERS Ty Manning and Mark Durfield, both of The Bearfoot Hookers, will play an acoustic set at Hendershot’s every Wednesday night in February.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 6:30–8:30 p.m. $8 (includes drink from the bar). 706-369-3144 SALSA LESSONS Learn some Latin moves.

9 p.m. 706-369-3144 JACOB MORRIS AND THE LIBRARY Acoustic, ‘70s-inspired folk rock. Morris also plays in Moths and Ham1.

JPHONO1 Chapel Hill songwriter John Harrison finger picks guitar and banjo.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $5 (adv), $7 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com DASH RIP ROCK Legendary New Orleans band full of raw energy with a party rock feel.

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 KARAOKE NIGHT Karaoke in a friendly bar setting.

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

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

WEdNESday, FEBRUaRy 15

DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS JILLIAN EDWARDS doors open at 8pm*

THURSday, FEBRUaRy 16 Dance FX presents:

Spread the love A BENEFIT FOR THE ATHENS HOMELESS SHELTER doors open at 7:30pm

FRIday, FEBRUaRy 17 EARLY SHOW

LATE SHOW

ZUMBA

CLAY LEVERETT

AFTER DARK

doors open at 7pm

& THE CHASERS KELLI MAE & DON AUBER doors open at 10pm

SaTURday, FEBRUaRy 18

FINALS See Nuçi’s Space ad on page 13 for band listings doors open at 8pm

THURSday, FEBRUaRy 23 Foundry Entertainment presents:

Dazed & Confused

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON & LED ZEPPELIN IV

performed by YACHT ROCK REVUE doors open at 8pm

COMING SOON: **2/28 **2/29 ••3/1-3

THE LEMONHEADS / MEREDITH SHELDON BLIND PILOT / COTTON JAMES CRACKER / CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN CAMP IN FESTIVAL

All Shows 18 and up • + $2 for Under 21 * Advance Tix Available at Wuxtry Records ** Advance Tix Sold at http://www.40watt.com

Porterhouse Grill 9 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 STEVE KEY AND FRIENDS Jazz.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10 Glass. www.terrapinbeer.com WILL MCCRANIE This Georgia-bred troubadour offers his indie rock/ blues hybrid drenched in singalongs and blistering jams that feel both classic and modern.

10 p.m. 706-549-3377 CONNOR PLEDGER Singersongwriter whose mostly acoustic sound is influenced by acts like Dave Matthews and John Mayer.

Walker’s Coffee & Pub 706-543-1433 LIVE JAZZ Wednesdays! Featuring The Downstairs Jazz Quartet. * Advance Tickets Available

SERVING BEER AND WINE!

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

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

ART Call for Entries (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA)) Seeking works that creatively reuse materials otherwise destined for landfills for “Upcycle.” Visit www. athica.org/callforentries.php to submit. Deadline Feb. 20.

Seeking Artists (Athens, GA) The Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa is now taking applications for vendors for the Apr. 28 & 29 craft fair. Apply

by Mar. 5. www.athensindiecraft stravaganzaa.com/

CLASSES 1940 Census Program (Oconee County Library) The library presents “How to Prepare to Locate Your Ancestors in the 1940 Census.” Feb. 18, 2 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 Adult Dance Classes (East Athens Community Center) Classes offered in adult ballet, tap dance, praise dance, hip-hop and more.

Call for information. 706-613-3624 Advanced Fantasy Illustration (Lyndon House Arts Center) Using techniques from the intro class and moving to color and complex composition.

Thursdays, Mar. 22–Apr. 26. 6:30– 8:30 p.m. $83. 706-613-3623 Amphibian Monitoring Workshop (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Join Georgia Adopt-AStream to learn about volunteer salamander and frog monitoring.

Participants should bring a flashlight or head lamp and shoes or boots for wading. Register by Feb. 25. Mar. 2.

6:30–9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s

required. Feb. 16 & 23 or Feb. 21 & 28, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $49.

706-247-7033 Kundalini Meditation & Yoga (Red Lotus Institute) Meditate to relieve stress then hang around for a beginner level weight-reduction course in yoga. Sundays, 9–10 a.m. (meditation) & 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (yoga). $7–14 (sliding scale). www.wellnesscooperative.com Ladies’ Non-Contact Cardio Boxing (Lay Park) Build muscle strength, endurance, balance, agility and coordination. Call for more information. BYOGloves. Wednesdays through Apr. 23, 7–8 p.m. $10. 706613-3596, www.athensclarkecounty. com/lay Oil Portrait Workshop (OCAF) This weekend workshop focuses on the essential principles for achieving a convincing portrait in oils. Students of all levels welcome.

Call for details. Feb. 25 & 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $150. 706-768-4565 One-on-One Computer Tutorials (Madison County Library) Call to set up an appointment with computer specialist Alisa Claytor. 706-795-5597 Painting with Charles (Lyndon House Arts Center) Bring in your oil or acrylic masterpieces-in-progress to receive easel-side assistance from instructor Charles. Call to register. Tuesdays, Mar. 20–May 8, 3:30–5:30 p.m. or 6:30–8:30 p.m.

706-613-3623, www.accleisure services.com/leisure SALSAthens (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cuban-style salsa dance classes. Every Wednesday. 6:307:30 p.m. (intermediate), 7:30-8:30 p.m. (beginners). $8 (incl. $3.50 drink). 706-338-6613 Spring Break Classes (Good Dirt) Now registering for separate, self-contained classes. Pick which

wheel every Friday from 7-9 p.m.

“Family Try Clay” classes every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. 706-3553161, www.gooddirt.net Clay Extruder Class (OCAF) Learn to use a clay extruder and make several functional pieces.

Saturday, Feb. 25 & Saturday, Mar. 3 & 10. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $80.

706-679-4565.

Computer Class: Introduction to PowerPoint (ACC Library, Educational Technology Center) Call to register. Feb. 28, 10–11:30 a.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 354 Computer Classes (Oconee County Library) Classes offered in wireless terminology, Windows 7 and more. Register. 706-769-3950, watkinsville@athenslibrary.org Dance Classes (Dancefx) Ballet, tap, hip-hop, Zumba, contemporary, ballroom, hip-hop, Latin, swing and more. Check website for schedule.

706-355-3078, www.dancefx.org Flower Arranging (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Focus will be on dining table arrangements.

Bring a lunch. Call to register. Feb. 29, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $45. 706-5426156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Genealogy 102: Census Records Online (Oconee County Library) Research family history online using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online.

Call to register. Feb. 25, 2–3:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 Glass Fusing Workshop (Good Dirt) Make windchimes and suncatchers. Call to register. Feb. 19, 2–4 p.m. $50. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Investing for Retirement Seminar (UGA Tate Center) Advice about insurance, investing and taxes, taught by a registered investment advisor. Pre-registration

Michael Lachowski’s photographs are on display at ATHICA through Mar. 4. days to attend. Full schedule online.

Mar. 12–16, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $55.

706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.com Vegetative Plant Propagation (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Will focus primarily on methods applicable to native plants. Feb. 23, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $50. 706-542-6156, www.uga. edu/botgarden Watercolor Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) Learn watercolor techniques such as cover wash methods, glazes and brushstrokes.

For beginners and intermediates.

Thursdays, Mar. 22–Apr. 26. 1–3 p.m. $83. 706-613-3623 Web Consulting (Georgia Center) Learn how your local business can take advantage of the Internet.

Feb. 18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-296-2853, www.shivarweb. com/class Windchimes & Suncatchers (Good Dirt) Make lovely tinkling windchimes or a suncatcher. For teens and adults. Feb. 19, 2–4 p.m. $50 (includes materials). 706-3553161 Yoga Classes (Total Training Gym & Yoga Center) Classes offered in power lunch yoga, fluid power, yoga for health, yoga for athletes, gentle yoga and more. Check website for dates and times. On-going. 706316-9000, www.totaltrainingcenter. com

HELP OUT! YOU CAN FIND WONDERFUL PETS WHO DESPERATELY NEED HOMES AT THESE LOCATIONS. THERE ARE ALSO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (Brushing cats, walking dogs, etc.).

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ACC ANIMAL CONTROL DOG SHELTER 125 Buddy Christian Way 706.613.3540 athenspets.net (to see available dogs) Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. 10AM-4PM Wed. Closed Sat., Sun. 10AM-4PM

ACC ANIMAL CONTROL CAT SHELTER 150 Buddy Christian Way 706.613.3887 Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. 10AM-4PM Wed. Closed Sat., Sun. 10AM-4PM

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adDRESS a Need (Call for location) Donate formal dresses, shoes, purses or jewelry to high school students and community members to wear at prom and other formal events. 706-206-8886, www.friends ofadvantage.org 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 Call for Donations (OCAF) OCAF is seeking new or used items for its annual thrift sale on March 16–17. Accepting anything usable.

Proceeds benefit art and art education at OCAF. Check website for drop-off times. www.ocaf.com Find the Love of your Life (Athens Area Humane Society) The AAHS Adoption Center will be decorated for Valentine’s Day and each adoptable pet will have its own cute card and treat holder for visitors to drop off sweet valentines to show the animals love while they wait to be

adopted. AAHS is also offering a promotion to sponsor adoptable pets on a first-come, first-served basis. Feb. 13–19, 1–7 p.m. www.athenshumanesociety.org Record-a-Thon (Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, 120 Florida Ave.) Volunteers are invited to come read a story aloud during National Read Across America Week to make a recording for Learning Ally. 706549-1313, www.learningally.com

KIDSTUFF 22nd annual “Give Wildlife a Chance” Poster Contest (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Artwork must portray Georgia nongame (not legally hunted, trapped or fished) wildlife and plants. Any student in grades K-5 is eligible to participate. Call for more info.

Entries due by Mar. 28. 706-5426156, www.georgiawildlife.com, www.uga.edu/botgarden.

Art Time (Lyndon House Arts Center) Students will explore art techniques, creativity, color and texture using books, images and other artists as inspiration. Ages 4–6.

Session 1: Tuesdays, Mar. 20–Apr. 24. 4–5 p.m. Session 2: Thursdays, Mar. 22–Apr. 26. 3:30–4:30 p.m. $41 (ACC residents), $59.

706-613-3623 Arts in the Afternoon (East Athens Community Center) Afterschool program teaches arts and crafts and allows children to create original artwork. Ages 6–15.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30– 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3593 Baton Twirling (Bishop Park) Dance-twirling, strutting, marching techniques and more, taught by the Classic City Majorettes for ages 5 & up. Tuesdays, Mar. 6–May 15, 5:45–6:45 p.m. $65. 706-613-3589, www.athensclarkecounty.com/bishop Exploring the Art of Georgia O’Keeffe (Lyndon House Arts Center) Students will paint flowers and other O’Keeffeinspired subjects. Ages 7–10.

Thursdays, Mar. 22–Apr. 26. 4-5 p.m. $41 (ACC residents), $59.

706-613-3623 Field Trip: Down on the Farm (Memorial Park) Travel to ShieldsEthridge Heritage Farm to see how a working farm operated in the 1800s.

Register by Mar. 2. Mar. 16, 9 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. $15. 706-613-3580 Field Trip: Friday Funday!

(Memorial Park) Finish the week with bowling, pizza and an afternoon

movie. Elementary school kids only.

Register by Mar. 2. Mar. 16, 9 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. $20. 706-613-3580 Kids’ Sewing (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Ages 6 & up. Call for more information. Fridays, Mar. 2–30. $80.

706-850-8226 Lucky Looking Leprechaun (Rocksprings Community Center & Park) A day of St. Patrick’s Day activities including making green cookies, crafts and searching for hidden leprechauns. Register by Feb. 22. Mar. 16, 4:30–6:30- p.m. $2/ 706-613-3603 Out-of-School Workshop (Good Dirt) Give the kids time to be creative on their day off from school.

Call to register. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $55.

706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Plein Air Painting (Lyndon House Arts Center) Drawing and painting outside. Ages 7–10.

Tuesdays, Mar. 20–Apr. 24. 4–5 p.m. $41 (ACC residents), $58.

706-613-3623 Spring Break Mini-Camp (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Each day participants will explore nature, make crafts and share a snack.

Call to register. Mar. 14–16, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $20. 706-6133615, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ camps Spring Programs (East Athens Community Center) Sports, homework help, teen groups and more are going on now and throughout the spring. Call for more information.

706-613-3593 Storytubes Video Contest (ACC Library) Join kids from across the country by making a short video about your favorite book and posting it online. Call the library to schedule a private session with one of the Children’s area staff for help.

Submissions due by Feb. 20. www.storytubes.info/drupal Teen Girls Club (East Athens Community Center) This program encourages cooperation, teamwork, good behavior and self-esteem in young women ages 10–18.

Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3593, www.athensclarke county.com/eastathens Yoga Sprouts (Memorial Park) Fun, playful yoga and crafts for kids ages 2 & up. Call for more information. Register by Mar. 14. Tuesdays, Mar, 22–May 17. 706-613-3580 Youth Soccer (Southeast Clarke Park) Co-ed recreational league for children 4–12 years old. Register by Feb. 17. Feb. 27–Apr. 28. $65 (ACC residents), $98. 706-613-3589, www.accleisureservices.com/soccer

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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 ANAD Support Group (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) New support group for individuals suffering from eating disorders. First and third Saturday of each month. 10 a.m.

678-612-2697, www.anad.org/ get-help/support-groups/georgia Wonderful Wednesdays (Call for location) Adults with cognitive disabilities can learn leisure skills, community inclusion and exploration. Call to register. Every other Wednesday, Jan. 11–Apr. 18. 10:30 a.m. $14. 706-613-3580

Beat the Heat (Athens Area Humane Society) Spay your cat for a special rate. Through Feb. 29. $20.

706-769-9155, www.athenshumane society.org Blackstock Winery Tour (Rocksprings Community Center & Park) Taste some of Georgia’s finest wine while enjoying the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ages 50 & up. Register

by Feb. 16 Mar. 22, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. $15. 706-613-3603 Heroes’ Breakfast (Red Cross Donor Center) The Red Cross seeks to recognize local heroes. Nominate a friend, family member or anyone else by Mar. 15. Breakfast held on May 16. Email for nomination form. roundsl@usa.redcross.org

ART AROUND TOWN Amici Italian Café (233 E. Clayton St.) Metaphoric and exaggerated portraits by Ainhoa Canup. Through February.

Antiques and Jewels (290 N. Milledge) Paintings by Elizabeth Barton, Greg Benson, Ainhoa Canup and others.

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. Borad. St.) A selection of oil paintings entitled “Ripe,” by Manda McKay. Through February.

ArtLand Gallery (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) Tiny representational paintings by Meredith Lachin on recycled New York subway cards. Through March.

Athens Academy (1281 Spartan Rd.) “Keeping Watch” includes recent work by Georgia Sea Grant artists. Through Feb. 24.

Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) “Southern” features work from Rodrecas Davis, Hope Hilton, Michael Lachowski, Sam Seawright, James Perry Walker and more. Through March 4.

Aurum Studios (125 E. Clayton St.) Paintings, pastels and silk hangings by Margaret Agner. Through Feb. 29.

Big City Bread Cafe (393 N. Finley St.) Matthew Scott displays his abstract paintings. Through February.

Ciné Bar Cafe (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Jeremy Ayers’ “OCCUPY!” is a collection of photos taken during the first six weeks of Occupy Wall Street. Reception Feb. 18. Through Mar. 6.

Circle Gallery, UGA College of Environmental Design (Caldwell Hall) “Historic Structures Report: Process and Product” explores various building materials including lumber, plaster, brick and stone. Through Feb. 17.

Congregation Children of Israel (115 Dudley Dr.) “A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910–1965” uses images from broadway musicals, classic films and personal collections. Through Feb. 24.

Etienne Brasserie (311 E. Broad St.) Paintings by UGA art professor and LDSOA curator Jeffrey Whittle.

Through March.

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 Michael Pierce, Nick Joslyn, Peter Loose, PM Goulding and more.

Five Star Day Café (229 E. Broad St.) Paintings by Lisa Tantillo. Through February.

Flicker Theatre & Bar (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Emmanuel Taati and Chris Denny.

Through February.

Georgia Museum of Art (90 Carlton St.) “All Creatures Great and Small” features works depicting animals created by self-taught American artists.

Through Apr. 20. • Pioneering artist Bill Viola brought video art to greater prominence in the contemporary art world of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Through Feb. 19. • “Georgia Bellflowers” is devoted to antique dealer and furniture maker Henry Eugene Thomas.

Through Apr. 15. • Temporary display complementing “Dale Nichols: Transcending Regionalism,” featuring images of the Midwest by American artists from the permanent collection of the GMOA as well

Jam in the Garden (State Botanical Garden) Musicians are welcome to come together to play their instruments. Tuesday evenings.

FREE! 706-542-1244 March Moving for Montessori 5K/10K (Athens Montessori School) The races benefit the expansion of the school’s fitness path to encourage students to stay fit and active. Some proceeds also benefit UNICEF. Pre-registration required. Mar. 31. 8 a.m. (5K), 8:45 a.m. (10K). $15-50. www.athens montessori.com Seeking Vendor Applications for Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) The first Athens Farmers Market of the season is Apr. 7. Apply to be a vendor at the market by applying online by Feb. 28. athensfarmersmarket.net f

as objects on extended loan from the collection of Jason Schoen, Princeton, NJ. Through Feb. 27. • “Introduction to the Centers” is a small, daily exhibition introducing the Henry D. Green Center for the Study of the Decorative Arts, one of the four new units of the museum. Through Mar. 4. • “Lycett China” contains 30 painted porcelain pieces by Edward Lycett. Through Mar. 4. • Pastel drawings by Will Henry Stevens, who used naturalism and geometric abstraction. Through Mar. 25.

Georgia Museum of Natural History (East Campus Road) A collection of mounted game animals featuring lynxes, African leopards, Alaskan bears, water buffalo and elk, as well as live corn snakes, tarantulas, and other live animals.

The Grit (199 Prince Ave.) New mixed-media work by Mimms Cross. Through Mar. 10. • New mixed-media art from Stephanie McKee. Through Feb. 18.

Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market (815 N. Chase St.) Artwork by Tatiana Veneruso. Through February.

Highwire Lounge (269 N. Hull St.) Photographs by BFA candidate Jimmy Rowalt. Through February.

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

by Robert Lowery. Through March.

Kumquat Mae Bakery Café (18 Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville) Paintings by Greg Benson. Through February.

Lamar Dodd School of Art (270 River Rd.) “Works on Paper” by Thomas Dozol. Through Feb. 23.

Last Resort Grill (184 W. Clayton St.) Abstract expressionist paintings with symbolic imagery by Claudia Campbell. Through February.

Lyndon House Arts Center (293 Hoyt St.) The 37th Annual Juried Exhibition of 175 original works by local artists. Opening reception Feb. 19. Through April 21.

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (434 S. Main St.) “Scapes” is an exhibition of landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes by Steffen Thomas.

Through Feb. 18.

Mama’s Boy (197 Oak St.) New artwork from the Convergence Artist Collection by Anthony “Garbo” Garan and Frank Registrato. Through February.

OCAF (34 School St.) An exhibit for Black History Month that includes artwork reflecting the journey of life as it pertains to African-American artists. Through Feb. 24. • “Sapelo Glow” is a collection of art by local artists in various media based on a weekend spent on Sapelo Island. Through Mar. 23.

Oconee County Library (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Jewelry by Sylvia Dawe. Through February.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia “NatureInspired Quilts” features handmade quilts from the Mountain Laurel Quilters Guild of Clarkesville, GA. Through Feb. 26.

Trace Gallery (160 Tracy St.) “Codex,” new work

by Laura Foster based on scientific and philosophical drawings. Through Feb. 26.

Transmetropolitan (145 E. Clayton St.) “Heart You” includes works by Mike Groves, Keith P. Rein, Lea Purvis, Laurin Ramsey, David Mack, Ashley Wills, Graham Bradford and Joe Havasy. Through February.

UGA Tate Center (45 Baxter St.) Black History Month display on the wall space between Tate I and Tate II. Through February.

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

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reality check Matters Of The Heart And Loins My best friend just got engaged. We have known each other since we were little and always did everything together. Her family is like my family. We did everything together growing up, and when we both decided to go to college, we ended up in different places. I went someplace nearby, and she went out of state. We didn’t see each other as much, but we talked all the time on the phone and still told each other everything.

After school, I spent a year living out west with another group of friends, and my best friend came back home. She got a job and started dating this guy, and she told me all about him and he sounded great. Soon, she was telling me that she was in love, and that they were talking about moving in together.

When I came home and finally met him, I was horrified because I realized that he and I had had a drunken one-night stand back in college.

I never told her about it at the time, because she’s always been more conservative than me and I didn’t want her to lecture me or think I was a slut.

The thing is, he and I have mutual friends, and we had one fun night, and then it never happened again. We didn’t really see each other very often, and when we did it was never awkward because we both knew that nothing was going to come of that night, and before this I didn’t even know his last name. Which didn’t matter, except that if I had I would have known that he was my best friend’s new boyfriend, and I would have been prepared.

So, when we were “introduced” by my best friend, we both smiled and said “Nice to meet you,” and he said “You’re friends with Jenny so-and-so, right?” and I was like “Yeah.”

Neither of us said anything, but in the moment it was like we had mutually agreed not to tell my best friend and his girlfriend that we had a past. I don’t think any of our mutual friends even know it happened, or if they do they have never said anything.

But now I’m starting to feel guilty, like I’m hiding something from my best friend, and I don’t know if I should come clean before they get married. It has been almost a year since I have been home, and they are probably going to get married in the fall. I feel terrible. I don’t want to hurt her, but I don’t know if lying is the answer. Should I talk to him? To her? I am confused and I feel guilty. Please help!

Bridesmaid First, don’t feel guilty. This is a weird situation, and you reacted in a moment of shock out of a desire to protect your best friend’s feelings. Even though you are also covering your own ass, there is no malicious intent in your secret and you are not a terrible person.

You said you never told her about the onenight stand because you basically think that she would be morally opposed to it, right? You didn’t owe it to her to tell her. Now, do you owe her to tell her you slept with her future husband? I don’t think so.

I think if you did, especially after all this time, you would certainly hurt her and potentially ruin her otherwise happy relationship over something that happened ages ago and

was virtually meaningless to both you and him. Even if she did forgive you, she would certainly think about it, and it just seems pointless to risk making her feel bad. Imagine those thoughts invading her subconscious on her wedding night. Crappy, right? And for what?

The only thing you need to make absolute certain of is that he has no intention of ever telling her. And if he really cares about her, which I am assuming he does, then I can’t imagine why he would want to do it either.

Sometimes full disclosure is just a bad idea.

I work in a small company. I am very close to my boss and all of my co-workers, and we are very much like a family. We are involved in each other’s lives outside of work, our kids play together, and some of us go to church together.

Our spouses know each other, too, and I value all of them and their roles in my life. Recently, my boss and his wife have been having problems. I know this because my wife and his wife are very close, and they talk, and then my wife talks to me. I hope you will understand that this is not in a gossipy way. These people are our dear friends, and my wife is talking to me to try to understand what might be happening. I can’t say that I do understand, because my boss has not indicated to me that anything is wrong.

Since this has been mentioned, I have started noticing that he is paying a lot of attention to a particular woman that we interact with. I don’t want to jump to any conclusions, but I know that things have changed.

He calls this woman more than he ever used to, and they have more meetings right now than we possibly need with how little business we’re doing with her company.

I don’t know what to do because I can’t admit that I know that they’re having trouble or I’ll be betraying my wife. At the same time, I really feel like if it isn’t too late I would like to bring him back from the precipice he seems to be standing on. Add to this the idea that my job could be in trouble, and I have a hot mess on my hands. I don’t know what to do. Should I talk to him?

Ignorance Is Bliss If you decide to talk to him, I would approach it in a “Hey, I noticed you seem to be spending a lot of time with Judy” kind of way, rather than a “My wife tells me your wife is miserable and your marriage is on the rocks” way.

Better yet, skip the accusation and try going with concern. I think if you are really close to this guy, and you really care about him and his family, you should talk to him.

Maybe tell him you’ve noticed his wife seems sad? Ask him if things are OK, if there’s anything he wants to talk about, or any way you can help. If he opens up, great. If he doesn’t, then give him the old “My door is always open” line and back slowly and quietly away.

You can’t help unless he wants help, and you certainly don’t want to get fired.

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Boulevard n’hood, 3BR/2BA. HWflrs., central air, modern kitchen, big closets, laundry hookups, stunning view, Avail. now! $1200/ mo. Call to see, (706) 352-9491.

3BR/2BA house on 3 acres. Quiet country location just 9 mi. from Dwntn. Athens. Big kitchen, LR w/ FP. W/D hookup. $925/mo. (706) 540-8461.

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

3 B R / 2 . 5 B A g re a t s i m p l e house near GA Sq. Mall. Private & peaceful, woodland creek, generous deck, spacious flr. plan, gas FP, 2–car garage. Storage plus. Pets fine. $900/mo. (706) 714-7600.

Entrepreneurs! Avail. now. Close to town/busline. 2BR/2BA + 2 office/ studio. W/D, CHAC, big kitchen & LR. $900/mo. 395 Oak St. Call Josh at (706) 613-8525.

4BR/2BA. $1100. Short or longterm lease avail. Big house, fenced yd., carport, deck, well maintained.

Email for details. bobbychappell@ hotmail.com. (404) 849-6572.

4BR/4BA new Dwntn. Private baths, double porches, walk-in closets, hardwoods. Walk everywhere! W/D & lawn maint. incl. Pre-leasing for Fall. Only $1900/mo. Aaron, (706) 207-2957. AtlasRealEstateAdvisors. com.

4BR/2BA duplex off S. Milledge.

Avail. now or pre-lease, full size W/D, ceiling fans in all rooms, DW, microwave, total electric. $850/mo.

Hank, (706) 207-6361.

4BR/2BA Victorian home, renovated. 1/2 mi. from campus.

Pre-leasing. W/D, DW, fenced yd., HW. $1650/⁣mo. Huge rms.! Lots of character. Avail. 8/1. Pets OK. (706) 369-2908.

Brick duplex, 2BR/2BA, very clean, all extras. Just 2 mi. to campus on north side Athens. 1 unit avail. Pets OK. $500/mo. + dep. Call Sharon at (706) 201-9093.

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

Great for grad student. Walk to campus. W/D, CHAC, nice patio.

Pets OK. $650-$700/mo. Avail 8/1.

Call (706) 369-2908.

Houses for Rent 2BR/1BA. Classic bead board interior, CHAC, W/D connect., stove/fridge. 1 mi. to Dwntn. 227 Hillside St. (706) 354-1276.

3BR/3BA new Dwntn. Private baths, hardwoods, walk-in closets. Walk everywhere! W/D & lawn maint. incl. Now pre-leasing for Fall. Only $1500/mo. Aaron, (706) 207-2957.

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3BR/1.5 BA. Lg. washroom with W/D. deck, front porch. Rent to own. $1500 down, $630/mo. (706) 254-2936.

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6BR/4BA. Complete renovation for Aug. 2 full, new kitchens. Closest location in Athens to heart of Normaltown. Lg. private BRs. (706) 546-6900. View at ValerioProperties. com. $3000/mo.

Awesome Victorian 4BR/2.5BA house. 1/2 mi. from campus. Huge rms., HWflrs. 2 LRs, patio, high ceilings, DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $1850/mo. (706) 369-2908.

Awesome 3BR/2BA, close to campus. New master BA w/ double sink. HWflrs., fenced backyard.

W/D, DW, CHAC. Avail. 8/1. $1200/ mo. (706) 369-2908.

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Great 4BR/4BA house. 1/2 mi. from campus. Front porch, back deck, nice yd., DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. Special! $1500/mo.

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Huge 3BR/2BA renovated Victorian house. HW, high ceilings, front porch, back deck, nice yard. Pets OK. W/D, Dishwasher, HVAC. Avail.

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Micro farm in Athens. 2BR/1BA, CHAC, HWflrs., W/D. 1100 sf. on 2.5 acres, all fenced. 7 minutes to town. $900/mo. Pets welcome!

Contact Adam, (276) 920-7228.

Short-term lease on newer 4BR/4BA for only $1000/mo.! Dwntn. W/D & lawn maint. incl. Pets OK. Avail. now! Super cheap! Aaron, (706) 207-2957, AtlasRealEstateAdvisors. com.

Parking & Storage Parking places for rent across from UGA. $30/mo. (706) 3544261.

Pre-Leasing Fall leasing: 1, 2, 3 & 4 BR houses & apts. 5 Pts. & Dwntn.

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Live in town! Sought after Blvd., Normaltown, 5 Pts., Cobbham & Dwntn. locations.

Lease for Fall, starting on Feb. 3. Call (706) 546-6900 or email valerioproperties@gmail.com.

Roommates 1 roommate needed. 4BR/2BA at University Apts. Currently 2 guys, 1 girl. $395/mo. covers everything.

Individual lease. Bike or ride #12 to campus. Amenities. (704) 7792432.

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Gated community + amenities near UGA. Email: ashleycleary@ gmail.com.

Boulevard Piano Studio.

Piano lessons taught by local jazz musician Rand Lines. $40/hr. boulevardpianostudio@gmail.com or (706) 363-0328.

Hairstylists! Strand Hair Studio located in the heart of 5 Pts. has chair rental opening for motivated hairstylist. Fixed rent/ no contract. (706) 549-8074.

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Music Services Eady Guitars, Guitar Building & Repair. Qualified repairman offering professional set ups, fret work, wiring, finishing & restorations. Exp. incl. Gibson & Benedetto Guitars.

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Join the hive! Honey’s Salon is looking for a stylist w/ experience & an existing clientele. Chase P a r k Wa re h o u s e s . A p p l y i n person, please.

1BR in 3BR/1.5BA house, kitchen, LR, full bath, W/D. CH, all utils. incl.

175 A S. Finley St. on Cobblestone street at “The Tree That Owns Itself.” $375/mo. (706) 714-1100.

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

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

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

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260 W. Clayton St., (706) 3160130.

Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records, at corner of Clayton & College downtown. (706) 3699428.

Yard Sales Need to get rid of unnecessary clutter?

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No more posting neon signs! Call (706) 549-0301.

Music Equipment We buy musical instruments & equipment every day!

Guitars, drums, pro-sound & more. (770) 931-9190, www. musicgoroundlilburn.com. Huge, online inventory. We love trades!

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

Instruction Athens School of Music.

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AthensSchoolofMusic.com, (706) 543-5800.

Fret Shop. Professional guitar repairs & modifications, setups, electronics, precision fretwork.

Previous clients incl. R.E.M., Widespread Panic, Cracker, Bob Mould, John Berry, Abbey Road Live!, Squat. (706) 549-1567.

Kitchen Table Stereo since 1989, electronic technical services. Vacuum tube & transistor amplifier repair, effects, pedals, keyboards. Sound system sales, service & installation. (706) 3553071.

W e d d i n g b a n d s . Q u a l i t y, professional bands. Weddings, parties. Rock, jazz, etc. Call Classic City Entertainment. ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 9 - 1 5 6 7 . w w w. classiccityenter tainment.com.

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

Musicians Wanted Upcoming musician seeking acoustic or electric bass player to play folk/blues music. Needed now for gigs! Contact emily.jackson71@ gmail.com, (678) 988-5310.

Services Cleaning S h e s a i d , “ O h Ye a h ” House Cleaning that makes you feel really good. Reliable, pet & Earth friendly. 2BR/1BA, $40. Regular or one t i m e . Te x t / c a l l N i c k , (706) 851-9087. Local references on request.

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Pets Boulevard Animal Hospital’s February special: $25 off dental procedure! For more info, contact your favorite Athens, GA vet at (706) 425-5099 or www. downtownathensvet.com.

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Jobs Full-time Call center representative.

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

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Now hiring promotional/ marketing agents for new branch opening in Athens. No exp. req’d. Send Resume to casey@ g u a rd o g s e c u r i t y. c o m o r c a l l (706) 363-1211.

Opportunities Actors/movie extras needed immediately for upcoming rules. $150–300/day depending on job requirements. No exp., all looks. (800) 5608672, A-109 for casting times/ locations.

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If so, call (706) 341-3765 for information about a UGA research study. Earn $30 for 3 hrs. of participation.

Disclaimer! Flagpole does its best to scout out scams but we cannot guarantee. Be careful giving out personal information. Call to report scams, (706) 549-0301.

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Unlimited earning potential. Call for info, (706) 613-8986.

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A Homegrown Variety Show

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here is a growing number of circus folk in town. Over the past few months, local musician and performance artist Ben Austin has molded a menagerie of flame-throwers, mimes and acrobats into Circus Athena, a genuinely homegrown vaudeville show. As director and producer, Austin is responsible for gathering over 60 performers and crew members for rehearsals, costume and prop design, and performance. With a background in community theater, mime and clowning, Austin provides the organizational and inspirational backing for a troupe of alternative performance artists to coalesce and, hopefully, thrive.

The American circus, once an enormously popular form of entertainment, has awaited a true revitalization for decades. During its heyday, the spectacle of pratfalling clowns, exotic animal tamers and scantily clad acrobats brought people together from all walks of life. But since the mid-20th century, the circus has gradually fallen out of favor. In recent years, though, there has been something of a resurgence of the circus arts, famously including Cirque du Soleil, which has, as Austin says, “refined circus organization, consolidating acts on a technical and narrative level.”

Noticing an increased interest in both traditional and nontraditional circus arts in Athens, Austin has consolidated fellow performers and troupes into Circus Athena.

There is a larger trend at work here, in Athens particularly, of returning to anachronistic art forms, not on a nostalgic note per se, but as an act of discovery. The idea for Circus Athena began, Austin says, with “an abandoned accordion” and a vision of Athens as a Mecca for not only artistic and musical endeavors, but specifically circus and performance art. After Austin taught himself to play the accordian, he joined up with the Classic City, Double Barrel, Royal Sequined Aerial Circus at Canopy Studio. He says the experience inspired him to organize a vaudeville show to showcase circus arts for the larger community.

The acts in Circus Athena will involve both professional and amateur performing artists.

Dane Beardsley will perform gravity-defying stunts with BMX bikes. In true circus tradition, there will be animal acts, featuring Gail Mirabella and the Dynamo Disc Dogs. Some of the amateur acts—and by amateur, I mean rather impressive—include traditional clowning, juggling on unicycles and flame-throwers from the Pyrokinetics group. Dancers and aerial artists from Canopy, Sulukule Bellydance and Athens Vertical Pole Dance Academy will

perform spellbinding acrobatic feats. Klezmer Local 42, which combines Jewish and Gypsy musical traditions, and Cachaça, a jazz band with Bossa Nova and Caribbean folk influences, will accompany the various acts and ensembles. Finally, the Circus Athena Orchestra will add a feeling of authenticity to the musical backdrop.

As evidenced by the variety of groups coming together as Circus Athena, Austin says he is “tapping into a larger trend of alternative performance arts, with trapeze studios opening [and] juggling acts and puppetry arts getting into the traveling arts business.”

Some of the performances rely heavily on repurposing found objects, Austin says. “You find something, you take care of it and turn it into something that’s worthwhile,” like the aforementioned accordion and an organ saved from the dumpster. Oversized puppets, crafted by artist Gretchen Elsner, are made completely out of salvaged materials.

Historically an African-American vaudeville theatre, the renovated Morton seems, at least thematically, to be the perfect venue for such a variety show. The pre-show entertainment starts an hour before each performance, featuring bands in the lobby, an improv/comedy troupe, and merch and snack sales: pastries, candy bars and sweets by Carrie Laird, pastry chef at The National. As for the audience, Austin suggests they “expect to be involved…

It’s not a show where you’re going to just sit quietly.” Geared toward all ages, Circus Athena welcomes everyone.

Circus-style performance may seem like a lost art, but there are dedicated groups of people performing and keeping circus arts alive. Circus Athena is a collective operation held together by passionate folks who care about creating entertainment and art in their community.

“Circus arts can be anything,” Austin says.

“Trapeze, dance, mime, clowns and puppetry are all part of it. Circus is play.”

Laura Leidner

WHAT: Circus Athena (www.circusathena.com) WHERE: Morton Theatre WHEN: Friday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2:30 & 8 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $15 (adults), $8 (under 13), $1 off for anyone wearing their school’s t-shirt

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everyday people Dr. Angela Dodd, Veterinarian Angela Dodd never gets tired of taking care of animals.

She says she feels lucky to be able to do something she loves in a town that she loves. Originally from Toccoa, Angela has made Athens her home for almost three decades, and she has been pursuing veterinary medicine for almost as long. She works with dogs and cats for the most part, but, occasionally, she sees guinea pigs, ducks, turkeys… and a 68-pound boa constrictor.

Private practice, Angela explains, is not the only place to work as a veterinarian. DVMs often work for the USDA and other research organizations. Angela chose private practice, however, because she enjoys both people and animals. Flagpole sincerely hopes that Angela will never give up human fellowship, because she can tell a highly animated and entertaining story. There isn’t room to print the tale of Rocky the boa constrictor here, but check out the version of this interview at www.flagpole.com for a great read.

Flagpole : What do you do at the clinic?

Angela Dodd: We see mostly cats and dogs. We do sometimes have other little pocket pets like guinea pigs and hamsters, stuff like that… We do a lot of routine cases… wellness

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homes who come through here for one reason or another. All my animals are rescue cases and basically animals that no one else wanted. I have to limit myself. I have to make sure that I don’t take on more than I can take care of because this is a job where your hours are long and you’re not home all the time, so I definitely don’t want to have a situation where I have so many animals at home that they don’t get the care that they need.

FP: Did you have animals?

AD: I was not allowed to have many animals growing up. My family, they were not animal people, really, and I begged and begged and begged. I would come across a stray kitten, and I would bring the kitten home from school on the bus, and then, I would plant the kitten in the front yard and run into the house and look out the window and go, “Look!

Look what’s in the front yard!” And that worked like twice, but after that, they caught on that I was planting those animals out there.

FP: And you also do acupuncture for animals?

AD: Yes. Basically, I just decided that there are too many things that we just kind of get to a certain point, and we’re like, “Well, we just can’t do anything else for that. Here we are, Western medicine, we can do this, this, this and this. After that, don’t know.” So, I decided I would like to have another toolbox to pull from. Another whole mindset to use. Another entire way to address a problem and maybe get some help that way, too. So, I do integrate traditional Chinese herbal medicine, and we do acupuncture here. I do, anyway. I took a class that lasted over about a year’s time. I would go once a month for a week at a time to the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society for certification… It’s been really awesome, and I’ve had great results.

FP: Do you have many animals of your own?

AD: I have four dogs and four cats, and that is down from more. It’s a situation where you see a lot of animals who need

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FP: People sometimes say that pets look like their owners.

Do you ever observe interesting things about the relationships between people and animals?

AD: I do, I do. We do sometimes see that, and it’s kind of funny. It’s a small town, so I’m not going to go into huge details, but we do sometimes see strikingly physical similarities between people and their pets, and it’s why I try to choose really good looking animals to be my pets. [Laughs.] Just kidding—I don’t do that. But it’s kind of funny because you’ll have the Irish Setter with the long red hair and the prominent nose, and you’ll have an owner with kind of the same… Back in the ‘80s, I had a poodle, and I had a perm, so maybe there’s something going on there.

FP: You mentioned you grew up somewhere very rural. Where was that?

AD: I grew up in Northeast Georgia. I grew up in Toccoa… I guess when I was in high school, I didn’t appreciate the beauty, you know, I didn’t [because] there’s [nothing] to do. You know, we came to Athens or Anderson, South Carolina.

things where we do annual exams for pets that are not sick… vaccines and things like that. And then, we also see sick animals, and we diagnose them based on their clinical signs, and then we can do diagnostic tests to see what’s wrong with them, and that is very interesting to me. I always want to find something that we can fix or do something about.

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FP: So, you said you went to undergrad and vet school at UGA. How have you seen Athens change in the years you’ve been here?

AD: Well, obviously, downtown changes a good bit, because I remember seeing R.E.M. play before they were really—Mike and the Discos, I think they were called—at some little bar somewhere because they wanted to just play. They were R.E.M., already beyond belief. This was the mid-’80s… It’s always been, to me, you can find places that you feel like you fit in because there’s such cultural diversity.

You can be a lot of different things here, whereas, if you’re in a small town, everybody kind of believes the same way, has the same political beliefs. And if you vary from that, you kind of feel like an outsider, and it’s a little bit easier to fit in here because there’s so many choices that people can make, and everything is more tolerant as far as what I can see anyway from other places, at least in the South.

FP: Is that what you like most about Athens?

AD: I don’t know. I like Athens. It’s home to me, even though I wasn’t born here and didn’t go to high school here.

It still feels like home because I’ve lived my adult life [here].

It’s my chosen place to live. I think [what I like most] is that it feels like home, and I have a lot of friends that I’ve had for years here. And, I also have friends—it’s a transient place, in a way, because a lot of people you grow to love and be friends with, and they move on because they’re done with grad school or they’re done with whatever they’re doing, but you still can keep in touch and everything, and [Athens] is kind of still home to them, too. I’ve always just loved Athens. It’s always felt like where I’m supposed to be. I was fortunate to find a job here after school here. I was real fortunate, and I don’t take that for granted at all.

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