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The Samaritan Center for Counseling and Wellness has grown over the years from a couple of good people offering counseling to a full-spectrum emphasis on wellness. On Saturday, Apr. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown around City Hall they’re going to share with the community a lot of different ways to stay well. No matter your age or physical condition they can show you how to get better and stay there: yoga, Tai Chi, acupuncture, zumba, massage therapy, along with mini-exercise sessions. This is a great opportunity on a spring Saturday to find out more about these ways of staying well. The day is also a fundraiser that helps the Samaritan Center extend its mental health and wellness services to people who are unable to afford them. Come support these efforts and learn more about the Center’s counseling, behavioral therapy, workshops, retreats, yoga and other stress-reduction techniques. For more info go to www.celebratewellnessathens.org/

Earth Day Among the Blossoms Natasha Trethewey, winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for poetry and a graduate of the University of Georgia, will read poems and prose at the fourth annual Georgia Review Earth Day program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 18. in the Day Chapel of the State Botanical Garden at 2450 S. Milledge Ave. A patio reception follows, featuring music by the Athens duo Hawk Proof Rooster—aka Charlie and Nancy Hartness (“old-time” music featuring fiddle, ukulele, guitar, banjo and vocals).

Trethewey’s latest book is a prose work, Beyond Katrina: A Meditation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, published by the University of Georgia Press in 2010. She will read from this personal study of the environmental devastation brought to her home state by Hurricane Katrina, and she will read a selection of poems as well. The Georgia Review has earned an increasingly strong reputation for its periodic environmental writings.

The event is free and open to the public. For further information, call The Georgia Review at 706-542-3481 or go to www. thegeorgiareview.com.

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If there is a topic tailor-made for Athens, it’s “The Heritage Imperative: Old Buildings, Social Justice and the Challenge of Change.” That’s the title of the expert testimony to be delivered here by Natalie Bull, executive director of the Heritage Canada Foundation. She speaks at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday (today) Apr. 11, in the UGA Chapel. Her speech is sponsored by the UGA College of Environment and Design. It is free and open to the public, as is the reception that follows in the nearby Founders Memorial Garden. This yearlong lecture series has been outstanding. For more information: reinberg@uga. edu or 706-542-4706.

Real Scavengers Hey, let’s go out to the landfill and count vultures. For real. The ACC Recycling Division is leading a scavenger hunt at the landfill at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Apr. 15. If that sounds like an odd way to spend a Sunday morning, the purpose is to learn more about vultures, nature’s scavengers (and recyclers).

The outing is jointly sponsored by the Oconee River Audubon Society and is free, though canceled if it rains. For more info: www.athensclarkecounty.com/recycling or 706-613-3512.

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The Iliad Literary-Art Magazine—that perennial winner of awards—is gearing up for another season of fine writing and photography at Clarke Central High School. It takes money to produce such a good magazine, though, and you may have heard that money for education is in short supply. The Iliad can use some help, and they have a track record of accomplishment that demonstrates what a sound investment you’ll be making. Mail a check by May 2 to their capable advisor at Clarke Central: Iliad—David Ragsdale, 350 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30605.

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Both of ACC’s African-American commissioners will tell the Justice Dept. that the Republicans’ proposed reapportionment will hurt minority representation.

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Supporters of the new map say it will help minorities not just by eliminating superdistricts, but by creating a new “majorityminority” district, which, they say, could lead to the election of a third minority commissioner. But the “majority” in that district includes Hispanics, who participate in elections far less than black or white voters. And, the new map would shift the boundaries of Maxwell’s District 3 to include the Boulevard and Cobbham neighborhoods, whose largely white, progressive and politically active populations are likely to produce at least one strong candidate in 2014, having been drawn out of the District 5 jurisdiction of their current commissioner, Jared Bailey. That will make District 3 far more challenging for Maxwell or another African-American candidate, a fact that isn’t lost on him or Sims.

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A Tangled Web: District 4 Commissioner Alice Kinman announced last week that she won’t be seeking reelection this July, joining District 6 Commissioner Ed Robinson in his decision to sit this cycle out. Kinman has been an exemplary commissioner, and will be hard to replace.

But replace her we must, and Ed, too, and likely Harry Sims (more on him in a moment).

Qualifying for the July 31 elections is in just six weeks, which means anyone who wants to run for these open seats (or those of Andy Herod or Mike Hamby, who will both seek reelection) had better already be putting his or her ducks in a row.

Of course, that’s made somewhat difficult by the fact that the boundaries of the commission districts are currently in limbo while the U.S. Department of Justice reviews the Georgia Legislature’s unilaterally imposed reapportionment map for compliance with

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People for a Better Athens had a simple question last Friday for rush-hour motorists entering the perennially backed-up stretch of Oconee St. that would be further taxed by the Selig development’s potential anchor tenant. the Civil Rights Act. Redistricting is not supposed to do anything to decrease minority representation, and this one, whatever its inequities, was designed to pass that smell test with ease.

The Republicans who crafted the map and waved it through did so because their new brother-in-arms Doug McKillip, who sold it as an attempt to increase minority representation on the commission, wouldn’t have it any other way. Two of McKillip’s comrades in the Athens delegation, Sen. Bill Cowsert and even Rep. Keith Heard, the delegation’s lone Democrat and only African American, comforted themselves that the new map would indeed increase the chances for minorities to be elected to the commission, even as they signed on to what they certainly knew was an act of purely politically motivated aggression by McKillip.

The Athens NAACP supports the proposed map because it does away with superdistricts, which it says, in accord with McKillip and Heard, dilute minority representation.

But a biracial committee appointed by Mayor Nancy Denson disagreed, finding unanimously that they do not dilute representation.

And what’s more, both of ACC’s sitting black commissioners, Sims and George Maxwell, believe the Legislature’s map is actually likely to decrease the number of African Americans on the commission, and say

“Actually, looking at it, it looks like it has the potential to elect only one” AfricanAmerican commissioner, Sims says of the Republicans’ map. It has long been thought that Sims would not seek reelection after serving 20 years on the ACC Commission, but he now says he’s only “98 percent sure” he’s not running, and is waiting to see how the redistricting shakes out. If the Justice Department wants to talk to him about the practical effects of the proposed reapportionment, he says, “I’ll gladly share what I think.”

So will Maxwell. If asked by Justice whether the Republicans’ proposed map will increase minority representation on the commission as they claim, he says, “I’ll definitely say, ‘no.’”

The Saddest News: It broke our hearts at Flagpole to learn that Piper Needham, who was featured in a story in our Mar. 28 issue, succumbed on Tuesday, Apr. 3 to the leukemia she had battled for almost all of the two-anda-half years of her life. Our deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences go out to the Needham family and all who loved and cared about Piper. Donations in Piper’s memory may be made to CURE Childhood Cancer in Atlanta (www.curechildhoodcancer.org).

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city pages Prince—is additional traffic. “Once you get inside Milledge, Prince Avenue is a neighborhood street,” Eubanks told Flagpole. The Prince Avenue Corridor Study is “a step in the right direction,” he said, and large medical offices should be built “out next to the perimeter. That’s where the traffic belongs.” That is Proposed new development regulations happening already; a sprawling cancer treatfor Prince Avenue could bar the large medical ment center with five acres of floor space will buildings which are now allowed, and that soon join the existing Medical Specialty Office worries local developers and the Chamber of Park just outside the Loop.

Commerce. “With the arrival of the univerIt is a measure of Prince Avenue’s potential sity’s new Health Sciences Campus, as well as for controversy that Mayor Nancy Denson and the continued expansion of Athens Regional several ACC commissioners emphasized (as had Medical Center, the stakes right now are higher citizens on the ACC Planning Commission) that than they’ve ever been” for Prince Avenue, “accepting” the corridor study doesn’t enact said Ryan Brinson of the chamber’s executive any specific changes. A Planning Department committee. He addressed the Athens-Clarke study of zoning changes along Prince (includCounty Mayor and Commission last Tuesday ing the medical office size caps) could take before they accepted the Prince Avenue up to a year and would include public input, Corridor Study, which suggests capping the but such a study hasn’t even been scheduled. size of medical buildings (just as other types Meanwhile, an application is moving forward of office buildings are already capped, curto build a four-story, 42,000-foot medical rently at 10,000 square facility (plus parking feet). “The unintended garage) at the former locaconsequences of this cap,” “Once you get inside tion of Allen’s Bar and Grill Brinson said, “could be Milledge, Prince Avenue in Normaltown. driving more of this develThe Prince corridor is a neighborhood street.” study also suggests creatopment not only outside the perimeter, but maybe ing “a detailed master into the greenbelt, and maybe into neighborstreetscape plan along all segments of Prince ing counties.”

Avenue” that would include midblock crossThere is currently no cap on the size of walks and bike lanes, and possible “lane conmedical buildings; and no specific size limit figuration changes”—i.e., reduction from four has been proposed, but ACC Planner Bruce to three lanes east of Milledge Avenue in order Lonnee told Flagpole that one way to impleto accommodate bicycle lanes. Three-laning ment the report’s recommendations—assuming Prince (or any other street, for that matter) ACC commissioners eventually do so—would has always raised controversy—but it might be to raise the present 10,000-square-foot cap become moot if a new one-cent sales tax for on office sizes, while applying the same cap to transportation projects is approved by voters medical offices as well. Many existing buildin July. That 10-year tax would fund, among ings along Prince are far larger than 10,000 other projects, a second connection from Loop feet, medical office developer Ed Nichols told 10 to Atlanta Highway, widening Tallassee commissioners last week; the Medical Center Road and Winterville Road (with sidewalks at Chase street is 48,000 square feet, he said. and bike lanes along both), synchronizing The biggest concern of neighbors like Tony stoplights, and adding bike lanes to Prince Eubanks—who fought a proposal in 2002 Avenue’s entire length not by reconfiguring to build another large medical complex on lanes, but by actually widening the street.

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North Avenue and Lexington Road would also have bicycle lanes added.

Amy Johnson of BikeAthens raised a related question to commissioners: if the T-SPLOST referendum is successful, will the local government have enough input into how those projects are designed? All the projects will be designed by GDOT, which tends to build “for sprawl” and for fast through-traffic, she said, and not with pedestrians or bicyclists in mind.

“That’s the way it is set up right now,” ACC Transportation and Public Works Director David Clark told Flagpole. But “GDOT has been very clear that the local governments and public works staff [are] going to be very involved in the design,” he said. “I think we’re going to be able to steer the design process a lot.”

Clark’s bigger concern, he said, is whether GDOT “is set up to manage 70 projects” in the 12-county Northeast Georgia region.

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Meanwhile, efforts to replace the College Station Road river bridges, in progress since 1994, are inching forward. The current bridges, Clark said, are “structurally sound, but functionally obsolete” because they are not wide enough to accommodate bicycle lanes or sidewalks; the new one will. ACC will arrange to acquire the needed land for the new, wider bridge from the University of Georgia; GDOT will pay all costs. Construction will begin next year and finish in summer of 2015.

Also soon underway: a $303,000 pedestrian bridge at Sandy Creek Park. The bridge will cross Sandy Creek, linking the existing hiking trails to form a continuous seven-mile loop around the lake. More than half of the cost will be contributed by an anonymous local citizen; it could be finished in November.

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When I am asked to sum up the achievements of a General Assembly session, I usually offer the same assessment: it could have been worse. That was certainly the case this year.

Our lawmakers approved a budget that didn’t wreak great havoc on current programs and passed at least a few bits and pieces of a tax revision plan.

More significantly, Gov. Nathan Deal was able to secure legislative passage of his proposal to overhaul Georgia’s criminal sentencing laws, a policy objective that was both humane and sensible. The governor’s criminal justice revision will eliminate some of the draconian measures adopted during Zell Miller’s “two strikes” era. Those laws have jam-packed Georgia’s correctional system at a cost to taxpayers of more than $1 billion a year. The new system for sentencing should save money, because many nonviolent offenders and drug users can be diverted into treatment programs and drug courts instead of being sent to an expensive prison bed.

Lawmakers said their main priority for this session was to create jobs, and some of the bills they passed will do just that—for attorneys. If Deal signs the bill that requires drug tests for all welfare applicants, a lawsuit is already being drafted that would challenge the law in federal court. A similar law in Florida was blocked by a federal judge there.

The bill making it a criminal offense to perform an abortion after 20 weeks of a pregnancy—the doctor involved could go to prison for as long as 10 years—will likely trigger a court challenge if Deal signs it.

When you add those measures to last year’s immigration law, which is still being litigated in the federal courts, you can see that the General Assembly continues to be a full-time employment service for attorneys.

Our lawmakers once again showed an inability to stand up and say “no” to the Georgia Power Co., an entity that has more

political clout than any mere governor or legislator. When Sen. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) tried to get a bill passed that would have made it easier for homeowners and businesses to generate cheaper electricity by using their own solar panels, Georgia Power swooped in and essentially told the Legislature they weren’t going to allow it.

Carter’s bill never made it out of committee, and electricity users will continue to be charged upwards of $1.6 billion in higher rates to pay early financing costs for Georgia Power to build those two nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro.

On the other hand, as I said a few paragraphs ago, it could have been worse.

Sen. Don Balfour (R-Snellville) tried to push through legislation that would have made it illegal for unions to picket—a blatant violation of “the right of the people peaceably to assemble” contained in the First Amendment. This bill was so misguided that it managed to unite labor organizations and Tea Party groups in opposition.

Another bill would have enabled developers to walk away from bank loans that they personally guaranteed they would pay off if a real estate project happened to go bad. The measure was written, of course, so that ordinary Georgians would not be allowed to escape their obligations to pay off credit card debt or a student loan. But if you were a wealthy, politically connected developer, it would have been a sweet deal for you.

That bill, no surprise, was also introduced

by Balfour, the best friend a plutocrat ever had. The House leadership sat on Balfour’s bills without bringing them up for a floor vote.

It was, in the end, a normal legislative session. Although some bad bills made it through, a few of the really horrific ones were prevented from passing.

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What’s Up in New Development Back in 2008 I noted a few privately owned sites that we should be watching closely in the downtown area: Armstrong & Dobbs, Potterytown along the North Oconee River, Athens Hardware and Saint Joseph’s. Three of the four have since been the subject of major development initiatives, with the Selig Walmart proposal at A&D, the River District, and now a six-story residential development on the Athens Hardware site. This latest project would include over 600 bedrooms, and as many parking spaces, in two structures. As I also noted in 2009, in the throes of the financial downturn, “The economic lull is almost over and growth is coming; if we don’t consider carefully now what that means, we’ll be screwed.”

Too late. Our supposedly progressive Commission has squandered a perfectly good recession, and as the real estate market has started to regain its pulse, developers have been rushing to entitle property all over the city. Even if a significant planning effort were undertaken now, developers of many of the significant properties in these areas would already have building permits in hand that allow for the kinds of bad development those efforts aim to prevent.

them student housing, including two looming over Barnett Shoals Road, and another that backs up to the Greenway. That’s not to mention the infill housing that’s been ramping up in various neighborhoods, especially those surrounding Athens Regional Medical Center.

It’s not that all of these projects, ill-conceived as some of them are, will come to fruition. It’s that they very well could, and there’s nothing any of the citizens who would encounter them daily can do about it, because of the lack of foresight on the part of their representatives. There might not be much left of this quirky college town if even some of this development comes to pass… At least we have Caterpillar.

Let’s not forget the T-SPLOST, which we’ll be voting on in a few short months. That sketchy list of projects was generated from existing plans for transportation improvements. Thus, if we’d planned better for the future, we might have had a larger list of projects GDOT and the regional taskforce could have culled to produce the projects on the referendum. As it stands, the vast majority of funds, if voters approve the one-cent sales tax, will go to a new interchange and supporting roads for the Loop at Mitchell Bridge, as well as widening all of the rural roads that feed into the city.

Lexington Highway, Tallassee Road and portions of Winterville Road would all be widened into four-lane highways. All of those routes, of course, feed into two- and three-lane streets inside the Loop (Oconee, Oglethorpe and Peter, respectively), but there’s no money proposed to deal with the bottlenecks these sorts of projects would create.

Of course, the two-years-in-the-making corridor studies do look at some of these areas, but the process has been too slow, and has produced only a menu of potential solutions rather than any comprehensive strategy. And the results are non-binding: should the Commission identify any of the studies’ initiatives as suitable, it’ll likely take another months-long process to enact them.

This brought out quite a bit of frustration in a public input meeting over the Oak-Oconee study; there, citizens concerned about a looming project learned that even though this study made suggestions that might affect the ongoing Selig controversy, like a cap on retail square footage in a portion of the corridor, the studies’ recommendations were too little, too late.

We could move more quickly if we wanted to, though; consider that in a month, we went from the Caterpillar announcement to developing a new zoning overlay for the Orkin tract, designing new roads and breaking ground. If properly motivated, government can apparently move efficiently and effectively. So, why hasn’t a decade or more of concern compelled commissioners to budge on Prince, downtown, or elsewhere?

People who claim to care about Athens have We knew more out-of-scale, poorly integrated development was on the way, but we didn’t paid lip service to that notion too long. Our prepare to meet it. elected leadership has failed, certainly, but the blame is just as much on the community that Aside from the well-documented Walmart proposal and the they represent. The resources are here, in terms of both talent terribly planned under-construction Classic Center, there are and finances. The well-planned, well-implemented cities that two five-story student housing projects waiting in the wings we cite as models made the investment in their futures—parton either end of Broad Street. Another is proposed to be built nerships between business, the philanthropic community and on the site of Easley Mill, blasting away the historic and ecogovernment—and that’s why they succeeded. The future ecologically significant granite outcrop there. There’s a stalled nomic health of this community isn’t built on student housing proposal for a five-story building on a parking lot on Broad and a Walmart, and the business community needs to recognize between College and Lumpkin. And let’s not forget the hotel that consensus-driven regulation of development is ultimately we were promised in exchange for Hancock Avenue’s closure better than that for prosperity in the long term. Likewise, the for the civic center expansion, which has not yet been formally philanthropic elements of the community that have been maksubmitted, but is still out there. ing small efforts around the edges of this city’s problems must Further out, we have four new proposed medical buildings. find a way to make a more substantive and dramatic effort to A pair would rise just east of Milledge on Prince, while another turn things around. And the politicians, too, must be willing would tower four stories above Normaltown on the former to take a risk, rather than holding back out of fear that whosite of Allen’s, with a massive three-story parking deck facing ever might replace them if they go too far would be worse. We houses on Yonah Avenue. A five-story medical building would don’t have a day to wait. be situated on West Broad, just past King Avenue. And then there are residential complexes under construction, several of Kevan Williams athensrising@flagpole.com

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ducation legislation in the Georgia General Assembly probably seems like a snooze: arcane and obscure to voters with school-age children and inconsequential to those without. But the recently concluded legislative session’s education debates made the Gold Dome a key battleground in what can be called without hyperbole a revolution extending beyond education and threatening to radically reshape American life. Here’s where things stand now that the dust has settled on the 2012 legislative session.

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—the American Legislative Exchange Council—is a network of conservative state legislators, corporations and Friedmanite free-market ideologues which provides the means by which corporations write legislative templates for lawmakers to deliver to their statehouse floors. A set of legislative initiatives by ALEC-affiliated Georgia politicians is the tip of the spear for the corporatization and Wall Street-ization of education in the United States. The fight was conducted on two fronts: voucher-based privatization schemes and the weakening of the existing public system by way of charter schools, the two linchpins of ALEC’s education strategy.

The templates—or “model legislation,” in ALEC parlance—focus on destroying unions, deregulating banks and corporations, and privatizing state assets and functions, like prisons and education. To corporations and Wall Street capital firms, the American education system looks like 50 million potential paying customers, more commonly known as “children” to the rest of us. As with other states, education makes up the largest outlay in the Georgia budget, nearly tripling the state’s next closest expenditure. To make each school a for-profit business would deliver those millions of students and parents as legally compelled customers to education corporations. The Walton family and the Walmart Corporation’s investment in school privatization advocacy— to the tune of tens of millions of dollars— suggests that the world’s largest retailer might have an interest in entering what would be the country’s largest growth industry: the forprofit operation of schools after the public school system is dismantled.

In February, ALEC hosted a secretive “education academy” at the Ritz Carlton in Amelia Island, FL, inviting hundreds of state lawmakers and footing the bill. It appears that the meeting was to dictate marching orders for proceeding in the ongoing project to privatize American education. Though the press was effectively barred from the conference and little information has leaked out, one assumes that the several Georgia legislators in ALEC’s leadership were in attendance, especially considering that key ALEC education legislation in the state—bills with ALEC legislators’ names printed on top as sponsors—started seeing action around the time of the posh retreat.

For the past decade or so, Georgia has served as a crucial battleground in the privatization fight. Introduced just ahead of the education conference was ALEC’s education “report card,” in which each state legislature is scored for its willingness to push for charter schools and privatization. Only three states performed better than Georgia. Former state Senator Eric Johnson (R–Savannah), who led the charge on privatization until leaving office

in 2009, boasts that Georgia is “leading in the country” in the expansion of corporate educational options. ALEC has nabbed Rep. Jan Jones (R–Alpharetta) for its Education Task Force and Rep. David Casas (R–Lilburn) was chosen as the task force’s national co-chair (a corporate executive always shares the ALEC chairmanship). Both Jones and Casas serve on the Georgia House Education Committee.

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ewly appointed to ALEC’s board of directors, state Senator Chip Rogers (R–Woodstock) attempted to radically expand the 2007 ALEC-written school voucher program for “special needs” students. Gunning for rookie-sensation status with his new corporate friends, Rogers combined a number of bills from ALEC’s wish list into a single amendment to the existing law, which would bring Georgia considerably closer to a state-wide voucher system. To that end, Rogers’ bill proposed to change the name of the law, from the narrow “Special Needs Scholarship Act” to ALEC-speak for universal vouchers: the “Georgia Educational Freedom Act.”

School vouchers (or “scholarships,” as they’re often called now) are the means by which the per-pupil outlay for public schooling is permitted to be used for private schools. If a student chooses to go to a for-profit school, the state would, under the Educational Freedom Act, divert the money formerly dedicated to the student’s public education to the private business. The per-pupil state expenditure in Georgia is around $9,000.

Wealthier parents could use that amount as a subsidy for their children to attend a more expensive school, with a sector of bargain schools emerging to operate on the minimum amount. ALEC anticipates a tipping point somewhere in the process, at which the exodus of children from public schools breaks the ability of the public system to work, and the for-profit system steps in to assume control of the entire education apparatus. Fortunately, enough Georgians see vouchers as too radical, and ALEC legislators have struggled with even the incremental steps toward a full voucher system. Rogers’ bill fell in the House.

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ep. Jan Jones’ HR 1162, however, marked a success for the charter school path to privatization. After facing a state Supreme Court defeat of an ALEC-written 2008 charter school law last May, Republicans muscled a constitutional amendment onto November’s ballot which would, upon voter approval,

effectively annul the Court’s decision and allow an unelected body, the Georgia Charter Schools Commission (GCSC), to grant charter school authorizations over the objections of local school boards.

Charter schools are quasi-public schools that operate outside of the local school system. The schools are, in many instances, operated by businesses, and they are seen by both opponents and proponents as an intermediary between a public system and a fully privatized education market. Charter schools operated by private capital have been known to secede from public systems once they’re authorized by bodies like the GCSC. It’s not surprising, then, that the ALEC Education Task Force’s industry co-chair is an executive of Connections Academy, a company which makes money both in charter-style public schools and fully for-profit private schools.

Until it was bought by a global conglomerate in the fall, Connections was an asset of Apollo Global Management, LLC, a New York private equity firm much like Mitt Romney’s Bain Capital.

Just behind the focus-grouped rhetoric of “school choice” and “freedom” is a whole network of capital and the most extreme free market ideology. Before the ALEC privatization initiative was struck down by the Supreme Court in May, the GCSC was chaired by Dr. Ben Scafidi, a fellow at the the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, founded by economist Milton Friedman and billed as “the nation’s leading voucher advocate.”

Friedman maintained that “vouchers are not an end in themselves; they are a means to make a transition from a government to a free-market system.” It was Friedman who used the Washington-backed 1973 coup in Chile to force privatization of that country’s education system. Riotous protests now fill Chile’s streets, with students decrying the economic “segregation” of the world’s first privatized system. “Segregation” is an apt term, as Friedman’s 1981 privatization plan for Chile was initially incubated in the Jim Crow South in response to Brown v. Board of Education.

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2012, school privatization is less a matter of race than of economic power.

And the implementation of a capitalist caste system, in which sorting by wealth begins at the kindergarten door, is nowhere more advanced than in the Georgia legislature. HR 1162 is “just the first battle won in the war,” says Tony Roberts, CEO of the Georgia Charter Schools Association. State Senator Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) warns that “our limping schools systems will be financially decimated when we redirect funding to these barely public charter schools—schools that create a parallel school system… What they have proven in the debate of HR 1162 is that the State Capitol is for sale.”

When the State is sold, we become customers, not citizens. The same forces that ship jobs overseas and create financial industry cataclysms replace democratic governance.

And Georgia Republicans, in service of their corporate directors, have determined that children and their futures are the frail canaries we send into that dark unknown.

Matthew Pulver

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from which U R absent, a play on text-speak that carries a serious message. Upstairs, Justin Plakas presents images in which the subjects’ faces are covered by blankets like ghosts. Faceless and anonymous, they are everyone and no one at once.

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I must admit a love of dramatic installation work and was pleased to see several ambitious projects in sculpture and sound design in the exhibition. On the first floor, one is greeted by Adam Bodine’s “What You Say”: a giant phonograph horn on wheels made of oxidized metal. For all its grandeur in scale, it is a silent monument, and this speaks volumes. I was tempted to shout something into it to see if it would resonate throughout the building, but, in the end, pricked up my ears to the odd underwater sounds emanating from PVC tubes nearby.

Climbing the walls of the industrial warehouse-styled interior, Ernesto R. Gomez’s installation “Long Channeled Tones” is almost invisible. You have to hear it before you can identify what is the installation and what is just part of the gallery space. The sounds reminded me of a creaking, sinking ship: something drowning and groaning under pressure. This melding of art and art space makes for a clever commentary on the institution of formal education.

Inside Gallery 101 are more installation works which extend the industrial/institutional critique. Justin Klocke’s “Spending Eternity/ Victims of Convenience” is comprised of green foam sprouts piping in audio. The sculpture creates a soundscape of car ignitions and traffic noise, elevators and other machines that, while making life easier for us, contribute to the environmental problems we must live with at our own expense. The feeling of mechanical pollution is enhanced by Ben McKee’s “Infusing Meaning.” McKee’s dark metal-and-glass sculpture houses a contraption that sprays motor oil onto a moving platform filled with broken light bulbs. A little bit steampunk and a little bit auto-Pollock, the machine pours oil over the white bulbs and paints them with drips and spills. The artist’s hand is absent here, replaced with a machine that is programed to keep painting and recycling over and over.

Imagining a world in which you are absent is also the subject of Lauren Cunningham’s engraved paper-and-pastel panels, “Tomorrow.” The panels spell out the word FUTURE, but with the U and R missing from the sequence. Here is a future

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reminded me of Richard Sera’s flung-metal work, but with a new contribution that might be termed “geologic abstraction.”

Deanna Kamal creates another kind of geological formation with “Collosphaera.” In this complex installation which could be compared to stalactites, video and painting form a kind of grotto. Plastic discs cut into flower-like shapes create daisychain funnels with petals cut into the muted gray-and-blue material. A pretty pattern decorates the inside of these shapes, which means one has to get close and peek in to see. This act draws the viewer into the center of the installation where he/ she will be in position to regard a gorgeous swirl of clouds and light projection which create a feeling like being inside an abstract cloudscape, or under a microscope as the title implies.

Otherwordly indeed is Robin Reif’s ceramic tableau of pink fingers and teeth like cast-off parts from a human-cloning experiment gone awry; they crawl over a dining table, skitter across the wall and hold a New Testament and rosary. The scene would look like the family reunion of Thing from “The Addams Family” if it weren’t so menacing.

I have admired Kyungmin Park’s ceramic sculptures for a while now. Two pieces in particular were of interest: the speckled acrobats “Hostile” and “Taken.” (See the Mar. 28 Flagpole cover.) These figures are imaginary beings who look like girls, but may be from another planet. Park captures movement and expression in remarkable ways, and left me staring at a particularly well-articulated elbow, for example, while also engulfed in the narrative possibility of the sculptures.

The MFA exhibit includes much more to see and enjoy, from Phil Jasen’s explorations of sexual anxieties in beautifully rendered drawings and watercolor to Laura Mullen’s sci-fi jewelry constructed of gears and rubber to Kathleen Massey Hendrick’s giant tangle of an installation “Play” and Jessica McVey’s playful multimedia works which recycle condoms into clouds. See artwork by the MFA candidates through Apr. 13.

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now our largest-selling beer. People’s tastes have matured since we started.”

I thought back to my first tryings of Anchor Steam Beer and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, which seem less assertive to me now, but only because my palate is used to more flavorful brews. Those two old standards, mark my words, are every drop as good now as they ever were, and maybe even better: world-class, even. But by now I’ve sampled so many outthere brews that they seem almost mundane by comparison.

At this point Spike wandered in. “Our 10th Anniversary Brew is Belgian Golden Spiced Ale,” he informed me. “Wanna try some?”

What’s Brewing This Weekend Ah, dear beersters… we have a couple of items to cover in this less-ramblesome-thanusual ramble. The weekend of Friday, Apr. 13 through Sunday, Apr. 15 will be busy for beer-lovers. Aroma’s Brewhaha Barrel-Aged Beer Fest is on Friday at 6 p.m., Terrapin’s 10th Anniversary Carnival is Saturday, and the 17th Annual Classic City Brew Fest is Sunday. Whew! Now to elaborate a whet.

Item One: Recently, I talked with founders business guy (and fellow lefty) John Cochran and brewing guy Spike Buckowski at their office, while a young Cochran lad played video games that made most amusing (but unbothersome) bleeping and blernking noises.

“We rolled out our first kegs of Terrapin Rye Pale Ale on the Thursday before Brew Fest in 2002,” John recalled. “Brew Fest was then at the Classic Center and on Saturday. I’m guessing that Thursday was the second. That’s really our anniversary, but we decided to have our party this Saturday because it’s the day before Brew Fest, and a lot of our fans will already be in town for that.

“We had only four initial draft locations: Wild Wing, Sons of Italy, the Globe and the Steam Company Pub. Of course, after two or three weeks, we had 25 or more. We were initially draft only; bottles made their debut in July, 2004… I think it was. Hey, Ort., the scrapbook’s at home.”

“You were brewing at Frederick [Maryland] then,” I offered.

“Right,” answered John. “We were a contract brew… We’re now in nine states: Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and New Jersey,” John explained. “We’re not adding any new markets for at least two years. After all,

Terrapin is expanding its line—and its production, trying to keep up with demand. we pushed it to brew 19,000 barrels last year.

We had orders for 32,000 barrels, but, hey, that’s a good problem!”

“You’ve got new equipment about to be installed,” I prompted thirstily, eagerly, even, as it were.

“Yes! Eight new fermenters and two bright tanks,” John ticked off. “That’ll assist in raising our brewhouse capacity from 25 barrels to 100 barrels. In 2012, we hope to produce 25,000 barrels, and in 2013, 35,000 or so.

Oh… interestingly enough, Hopsecutioner is

I nodded, and he disappeared with an ominously empty pitcher.

“It’s 10 percent alcohol,” John warned me.

“Be careful.”

“Here ya go,” Spike said upon return.

“Spiced with bitter orange, sweet orange, coriander and chamomile, using a Chouffe yeast, and unfiltered,” he explained proudly.

“Oooooooooohhhhh, yesssssss!” I gasped.

“Goooooood!!!”

“Can we say it’s Ort-approved?” someone asked. I nodded, slowly savoring the elixir.

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“It took me 10 years, but I got one right,” Spike admitted gently, smugly.

He sure as hell did. Oh—as for Terrapin’s soiree—there’ll be bands and fun and 20-plus different brews on tap, some on cask and some barrel-aged. You won’t want to miss it.

It starts Saturday, Apr. 14 at 4:30 p.m. and lasts until 8:30 p.m. or whenever the beer runs out. Or I do. Jeez.

Item Two: Now, as for who will be at the 17th Annual Classic City Brew Fest, Sunday, Apr. 15 from 2:30–6 p.m. at the Foundry Park Inn and the Melting Point, we know that, barring catastrophe, Jailhouse Brewing will attend.

Wait until you see what resident genius Glenn Golden pulls from his sleeve this time! After all, this year there are 15 rare, one-off casks to sample, and last year Jailhouse brought one that disappeared rather quickly… vaporized, as it were.

There will be 250 beers and live music.

Take a look at the website: www.BrewFest. net for more information, and scroll down for groovy photos of Copper Creek brewer Matt Buley (you’ll have to guess who he is, though) and Jailhouse’s Glenn and his wondrous wife Melissa… among others. It’s always major merriment, and I’ll be there as working press, making a great attempt to remain upright and not nod off to sleep.

Enough new products have arrived in Georgia since last year to give me a busy time, as every year I only sample what I’ve not had before. Gulp. I may have to let my belt out a notch for this caper.

Tickets for this Brew Fest may be obtained online (if any remain as I write!). And that does it for this edition of Beer Notes. See y’all at the tap handles. Prosit! (30.)

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grub notes Digging the Garden Think Small: If the flaw of Donderos’ Kitchen (584 North Milledge Ave.) has always been its multifariousness, the strength of its new offshoot at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) is its focus. The café at the Botanical Garden used to be downstairs in the visitor center, reached by locating the winding path to the lower level, and has rarely been well executed. The space felt industrial, in contrast to the lovely view out the windows, and lonely. Its move upstairs, into the big, open atrium, was a smart one. The café now occupies a nook in the wall, with a few tables outside its immediate purview and some more scattered around the patio outside the doors. It feels low-key but friendly, with nopressure counter service that makes good use of its small space. Recycling, for example, is labeled clearly and distinguished from trash, making conservation-minded folks happy.

noodles, and recently moved from its original Baxter Street digs to this larger space. The other is the unfortunately named and much more cramped Oriental Market (2017 S. Milledge Ave.), which nonetheless offers its own reasons for popping in. Presumably, the locations of both are dependent on the large population of East Asian grad students who reside in the area, but the clientele is more varied than that.

Both are good for picking up a range of canned curry pastes, noodles made with rice or wheat, tins of sardines, frozen Chinese sausages and meatballs, frozen dumplings, and unusual snacks (e.g., octopus-flavored chips) and stocking stuffers. Fooks has a much larger refrigerated/frozen section, with sliced pork belly, interesting popsicles, fish, tofu and more. It also has a small bulk-foods section, handy if you don’t want to buy a giant sack

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Donderos’ Kitchen at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia About six different sandwiches are wrapped and ready to go, including a hummus and roasted-veggie concoction on flatbread that is fairly disappointing (mushy, bland), but also a signature creation called “Goat in the Garden,” a wrap that combines goat cheese, roasted beets and spinach with a bit of vinaigrette and tasty results. There are options that include meat, too, like a turkey club and a ham and Swiss on rye. The soup of the day might be mulligatawny, as it was recently, which tastes of fresh spices. A light, not oily version of cold sesame noodles can make for a good lunch, too, either with chicken or just with veggies, and it’s a measure of the reasonably high standards of the place that the broccoli it includes is crisp and green, not wilty and brownish the way it often is.

Lots of little snacks and baked goods can be purchased as well. The prices are good, and the atmosphere pleasant. Donderos’ also does catering and is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Mondays and all UGA holidays). It takes credit cards and is alcohol-free.

Think Different: Athens has exactly two East Asian grocery stores that I’m aware of, and they happen to be right across the street from one another, on South Milledge. One is Fooks Foods (2026 S. Milledge Ave., in the Shops of South Athens), which has been around a fairly long time, educating Athenians on kimchi, fresh vegetables and a wide variety of

of rice, and a proprietor (Karen Fook) who can direct you to what you’re seeking. If you want a Benriner mandoline at a good price, Fooks is the place to go in Athens. Ditto if you’re looking for the fresh ingredients to complete an East Asian dish, such as bamboo shoots. It is, however, closed on Mondays (open Tuesday– Sunday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.).

Oriental Market, on the other hand, is open every day from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Its selection is more limited in most ways, although it does have a large number of different canned textured gluten products mimicking various meats. I have an aim to go back and sample all of them in case one happens to be the elusive sue gai or sue yu once served at Thai of Athens. Its sale items are particularly notable. Clearly, someone must have access to a pecan tree, as I cannot come up with another explanation for the Ziploc baggies of shelled, halved, perfect pecans retailing for a mere $1.50 each. Boxes of banana chips may delight your children, although their healthfulness is questionable. But both of the local groceries are easily accessible by bicycle or bus, which makes them appropriate for Athenians seeking something out of the ordinary. Both take credit cards.

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Canopy Studio: 10 Years of Aerial Dance T across the country. After a few years of teaching modern dance at UGA, she finally set out to create her own space with the support of husband and builder Don Carson, who transformed the then-vacant Chase Street warehouse into a dream studio complete with state-of-the-art carbon-fiber trapezes.

Murphy and Carson have since moved to the Georgia coast to build a second studio, but Murphy will return for a guest performance in “Evolve.” Canopy is now in the hands of Roberts, who—in addition to teaching trapeze, fabric and lyra classes to all ages, directing five, large-scale productions annually and continuing her own education through various circus schools—doubles as an adjunct professor at the UGA College of Environment and Design.

As a 501c3 nonprofit, Canopy Studio strives to provide movement education and affordable, high-quality aerial lessons to everyone interested in learning. Outreach programs range from scholarships to summer camps and ongoing classes, free community performances and workshops, and collaborations with Athens musicians. The studio also contributes thousands of dollars worth of in-kind donations to a handful of local organizations each year, with recent beneficiaries

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he Repertory Company of Canopy Studio will commemorate the aerial art space’s 10th anniversary with a reflective, multi-faceted performance, appropriately titled “Evolve.” Developed from individual routines created by experienced dancers, which were reviewed for visual fluidity and sequenced into a precise order to best relate a story, “Evolve” will highlight the most significant moments of the studio’s past and explore its future growth.

“Attendees can expect to see references to our show history and a celebration of what’s to come for us. We’ve evolved from an aerial dance studio that focused primarily on dance trapeze to a studio that is known for innovative fabrics, trapeze and invented apparatus,” says Executive Director Melissa Roberts.

Founder Susan Murphy, who envisioned a community arts center at which everyone, regardless of age or physical ability, could learn the art of aerial dance and performance, established Canopy in 2002. Murphy, who holds a master’s degree in modern dance from Mills College in Oakland and is a certified movement analyst through the Laban Institute for Movement Studies in NYC, has over 30 years of experience in aerial arts and has spent the better part of her life teaching workshops

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including Prevent Child Abuse Athens, the Jeanette Rankin Foundation and the Clarke County Mentor Program. In the fall of last year, Canopy restructured its staff to create a position for an outreach and children’s coordinator, filled by Ann Lily-Woodruff. One of the first goals on the new agenda was to establish a relationship with Chase Street Elementary School.

“As part of our 10-year anniversary, we wanted to re-dedicate our commitment to the community and outreach initiatives, and we feel like providing an after-school program to our neighborhood school is a big step in the right direction,” says Roberts. The program, which offers weekly lessons at no cost to the school or students, gives children an opportunity to be active and learn new skills. “Many of the kids that come through the program have never been on a trapeze, and it’s really incredible to see how transformative trapeze work can be. It’s building confidence, creativity and healthy behaviors that translate in meaningful ways.”

The studio also provides private lessons to a handful of individuals with disabilities as another extension of its outreach program.

Roberts elaborates: “Trapeze is a tactile experience, and children with autism, sensory processing disorders or other disabilities can find great skills through this work. It’s calming; it creates opportunities to sequence tasks and it gives lots of kids the courage to take risks.

They learn to feel good about themselves

because there are physical goals that can be accomplished.”

In the true spirit of artistic collaboration, over 50 of Athens artist Carol John’s large-scale paintings will be used to create a vibrant backdrop for “Evolve.” John’s artwork, which includes boldly hued abstract and geometric designs, will transform the studio’s 25-foot walls into a vivid kaleidoscope of color. Performers from other local dance groups including Floorspace, Leap Trapeze and Balance Pilates will also participate in the show, emphasizing Canopy’s dedication to community involvement.

“Canopy has developed a real sense of community over the last 10 years, and the Canopy community acknowledges that we’re fortunate to live in a place like Athens: great music, art, food and aerial dance. Yet, this town is still small enough that you can make a difference artistically and socially,” says Roberts. “So, yeah, I think that collectively Canopy recognizes the broadening ‘quality of life’ in Athens, and we understand that we play a role in that big picture.”

Jessica Smith The Canopy Studio Repertory Company will perform “Evolve” on Friday, Apr. 13 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 14 at 4 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, Apr. 15 at 2 & 6 p.m.

Tickets are $6 for children, $10 for students and $15 for adults and are available online at www.canopystudio.com or at the door 30 minutes prior to showtimes.

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• indicates new review 21 JUMP STREET (R) 2012’s biggest surprise to date has to be this brilliantly dumb comedy from star-producerstory contributor Jonah Hill. A pair of pathetic new cops, Schmidt and Jenko (Hill and comedy revelation Channing Tatum), blow their first bust. As a result, they are transferred to a special undercover unit that sends fresh-faced policemen into local schools to nab drug dealers and the like. Their angry black captain (played with perfect apoplexy by Ice Cube) tasks the duo with finding the supplier of a new synthetic drug. Schmidt and Jenko hilariously discover that today’s high school flips their previous experiences.

THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (R) 1994.

The Boybutante AIDS Foundation presents a special screening of writerdirector Stephen Elliot’s fabulous The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Terence “Kneel before Zod” Stamp, Hugo “Hello, Mr. Anderson” Weaving and Guy “Leonard Shelby” Pearce star as two drag queens and a transsexual heading to a cabaret gig in the middle of the desert. Priscilla deservedly won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. Part of the Boy Ball Week fundraiser for AIDS Athens.

• AMERICAN REUNION (R) Sometimes reuniting with old friends isn’t all that bad, and American Reunion is much more entertaining than the last two times we hung out with Jim (Jason Biggs), Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas), Oz (Chris Klein), Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) and Stifler (Seann William Scott). At their 13-year reunion, the old gang—plus Michelle (Alison Hannigan), Vicky (Tara Reid), Heather (Mena Suvari), Jim’s Dad (Eugene Levy), Stifler’s Mom (Jennifer Coolidge), Nadia (a brief, unnecessary appearance from Shannon Elizabeth) and the rest (Natasha Lyonne, John Cho)—get up to their old antics. Once they were randy teens trying to get laid; now they’re randy adults with the same objective. Still, the scenarios (the hot girl Jim used to babysit, Oz’s celebrity dance show appearance, etc.) are funny, and the characters have aged well (some better than their actors).

Biggs and Hannigan deserve a sitcomy showcase, and Levy enjoys his dive into the raunchy end of the pool more than some of his paycheck-seeking costars.

BILL CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK (NR) Into the burgeoning market for fashion documentaries comes Bill Cunningham New York. Eighty-yearold Bill Cunningham is a New York Times photographer, who, armed with an arsenal of cameras, rides around the Big Apple on his bicycle capturing the style of dress of the most unique denizens of the city that never sleeps.

Many of the fashion world’s luminaries appear to discuss Cunningham in the feature debut of award-winning short filmmaker Richard Press (he has prizes from Sundance and the Berlin International Film Festival).

THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (R) The Joss Whedon-scripted horror flick finally arrives (after moving from MGM to a better-fitting Lionsgate).

Five friends travel to the titular cabin, and bad things happen. The premise sounds like The Evil Dead, but the

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trailer betrays a decidedly deeper mythology than the sparse logline.

Cloverfield writer Drew Goddard (one of the best scripters in the Whedonverse stable) directs. The cast includes Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Chris “Thor” Hemsworth, and Whedonverse vets Fran Kranz (“Dollhouse”), Amy Acker and Tom Lenk (“Buffy”).

CHICO & RITA (NR) 2010. The Latin ballad called a bolero is brought to animated life in this musical romance about piano player Chico (v. Eman Xor Oña) and beautiful singer Rita (v.

Limara Meneses). Directed by Tono Errando, Javier Mariscal and Fernando Trueba, this Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature was also nominated for the Annie in the same category, and won Best Animated Feature awards from the European Film Awards, the Gaudi Awards and the Goya Awards.

CINEMA PARADISO (PG) 1988.

The winner of the 1990 Oscar for Best Foreign Film is about the joy of movies and how romantic relationships feed and forbid a young boy’s love for cinema. Part of Ciné’s 5th Anniversary Series.

DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX (PG) Released on Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday, this pleasant animated adaptation of the beloved children’s author’s environmental fable fails to utterly charm like the filmmakers’ previous animated smash, Despicable Me. The Lorax may visually stun you, and Danny DeVito’s brief time as voice of the Lorax could stand as his greatest role, one that will go unrecognized by any professional awards outside of the Annies.

Unfortunately, the movie spends a lot less time with the fascinating, entertaining forest fighter than it does with Ed Helms’ The Once-ler (I’m usually a big Helms fan but his zany naïf felt incongruously calculated here) and bland Zac Efron’s bland protagonist, Ted. “FRESH LOOK” ATHENS INTERNATIONAL KIDS FILM FEST (NR) The fourth addition of the “Fresh Look” Athens International Kids Film Festival includes international shorts and features meant for the entire family.

The 2 p.m. screenings on Saturday and Sunday are recommended for ages 5 and up; the 4 p.m. screenings on Saturday and Sunday are recommended for ages 11 and up. The lineup of films come from all over the world. A Q&A will follow each session.

FRIENDS WITH KIDS (R) Jessica Stein herself, Kissing Jessica Stein star and writer Jennifer Westfeldt, heads back to the big screen in her directorial debut. Two besties, Julie Keller and Jason Fryman (Westfeldt and the increasingly awesome Adam Scott), decide to have a baby together, thinking their platonic relationship will suffer less from childrearing than a romantic one would. The cast is tough and filled with Bridesmaids (Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jon Hamm and Chris O’Dowd) and Edward Burns.

GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE (PG-13) Marvel’s Neveldine/Taylor experiment might have gone better had the company had the guts to release another R-rated flick a la their two Punisher flops. The Crank

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duo brings their frenetic, non-stop visual style, but those wicked paeans to hedonism had a narrative need to never slow down (its lead character would die). Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance must pump the brakes occasionally to let the “story” catch up, and Neveldine/ Taylor never seem as comfortable when the movie’s not rocketing along at 100 miles an hour. They also don’t keep a tight enough rein on their star; Nic Cage is allowed to unleash every one of his worst acting instincts as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider, tasked with saving a young boy from the Devil (Ciaran Hinds). A handful of my favorite actors (Hinds, Idris Elba, Anthony Head) cannot save this merrily daft movie.

Not even the Highlander himself, Christopher Lambert, who makes the most of his pitifully small screen time, is a match for the movie’s voracious, unhinged lead. Nonetheless, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is a step up from its tremendously awful predecessor (Neveldine/Taylor > Mark Steven Johnson).

HUGO (PG) Oh, to be an orphan living in an early-20th-century clock!

Despite its near perfection, this 3D family film—Martin Scorsese’s first— may be the loveliest wide release to

selected for a contest in which only one will survive. That bleak premise was handled with more appropriately bloody violence in the Japanese film, Battle Royale, and America’s version of the game needed more of a visceral gut-punch to look less like “Survivor: Teen Island.” The book’s R-rated violence was deliberately shot with near incomprehensibility so as to retain a PG-13 rating. Seeing these popular characters brought to life proved most of the controversial casting choices were successful. Jennifer Lawrence has Katniss’ steely beauty, and Josh Hutcherson has Peeta’s magnetism. The jury is still out on Liam Hemsworth’s Gale. Woody Harrelson nails the obviously less alcoholic Haymitch. More time spent in the Capitol with Lenny Kravitz’s Cinna will be a boon for the sequel. All critiques aside, I was left with one question: How long until Catching Fire?

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

No contraception, thanks. struggle to find its audience this year.

Yet it’s no wonder Scorsese, himself a film historian as well as a film lover, decided to adapt Brian Selznick’s The Invention of Hugo Cabret, whose central mystery revolves around an early cinematic master. Parisian orphan Hugo (Asa Butterfield), who lives inside the clocktower of the train station, seeks the answer to a mysterious automaton, left unsolved by his late father and clockmaker (Jude Law), with the help of a toymaker named Georges (Ben Kingsley) and his charge, Isabelle (Chloe Grace Moretz). Knowledgeable cinephiles will be enthralled by Selznick’s story, wonderfully adapted

by Oscar-nominated scribe John Logan, which I refuse to spoil, and enchanted by the legendary filmmaker’s gorgeous imagery, which conjures memories of Amelie and was awarded with Oscars for cinematography, visual effects and more.

THE HUNGER GAMES (PG-13) While a successful adaptation of a difficult book that near everyone has read, The Hunger Games has little cinematic spark. It’s a visual book report that merely summarizes the plot. It’s a well-written book report, but it’s still a book report. Seabiscuit director Gary Ross was not the most obvious choice to direct this dystopian adventure in which 24 teenagers are randomly

expected of her), but her Golden Globe winning and sure to be Oscar nominated portrayal of Margaret Thatcher goes beyond mere impression. Too bad the film wastes far too much of its sub-two-hour running time on the later years framework. Any time Streep’s ancient Maggie (the makeup is good) appeared to harangue a hallucination of her late husband, Denis (Jim Broadbent, classy as ever), was a time to check out. And these flash-forwards happen a lot, sometimes for mere seconds, ripping us from the more interesting tale of Thatcher becoming the first female Prime Minister in the history of the United Kingdom. The Iron Lady’s BAFTA nomination for Best Original Screenplay is utterly baffling.

As a BBC television production, The Iron Lady might satisfy, but as big screen, awards bait biopic, it falls woefully short. Maggie would certainly not have approved.

JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME (R) Jeff, Who Lives at Home is the better entrée into mainstream cinema for the filmmaking Duplass brothers, Jay and Mark (“The League”’s Pete), than their previous film, Cyrus. Jeff is a simple, sweet, comedic character study about a 30-year-old slacker (the eminently likable Jason Segel has never seemed like so much of a giant) who lives in his mother’s basement, while watching

Signs one too many times. Jeff looks for signs in everything, and one fateful day, those perceived signs lead him on a bit of an adventure with his brother, Pat (Ed Helms). Pat, as played

by Helms, really wants to be a Danny McBride character, but at heart, he’s just too nice. The largest criticism one could level at Jeff is that the movie is too nice. It lacks a harsh bone in its sweet, man-child body. Otherwise, the film is easily the most complete, the most traditional of the Duplass’ four features.

LIFE SWAP (NR) The film Life Swap—Merging Cultures, Killing Stereotypes follows 10–12 University of Georgia students, faculty members and community members as they attend local events with academically, socially, ethnically, religiously, politically and/or physically diverse persons.

The documentary’s goal, as stated in its subtitle, is to dispel the cultural misconceptions students may have about the people around them. Following the screening, the participants will engage in a panel discussion to talk further about their “life-swapping” experiences. Sponsored by the Black Affairs Council.

LOCKOUT (PG-13) A man convicted of espionage (Guy Pearce) is offered his freedom if he rescues the president’s daughter (Maggie Grace, nearly reprising her Taken role) from a space prison taken over by its inmates.

This sci-fi actioner sounds strangely familiar (Escape from Space? Escape to Earth? Either way, where’s Snake when you need him?). Luc Besson is writing and producing, but the directors are unknowns (hard to tell whether or not that will be a problem). I am intrigued.

MIRROR MIRROR (PG) Not much clicks in 2012’s first reimaging of Snow White (the darker Snow White and the Huntsman drops in June). Julia Roberts does not an Evil Queen make; the anachronistic dialogue is wincingly unfunny; and the live action cartoon, overflowing with Stooge-y slapstick, is a tonal decision only pleasing to undiscriminating children, many of whom found Mirror Mirror to be rousingly delightful. It’s not. The classic Grimm’s fairy tale remains largely the same. When the king (Sean Bean) dies, his evil queen (Roberts) takes over and hatches a plan to take his rightful heir, Snow White (Lily “Daughter of Phil” Collins), out of the picture. Instead of dying, Snow meets up with a band of dwarves, meets a charming prince (Armie Hammer), and winds up happily ever after. Pretty much all that happens in the new version, but Snow is more proactive heroine and less distressed damsel. Naturally, Tarsem stages the silliness with the lush, visual wizardry one expects from the Immortals director, but the returns are diminishing. His amazing visions need to be matched with material that can equal them, and to date, they have not.

PINA (PG) 2011. A nominee for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, Wim Wenders’ latest film pays tribute to the late German choreographer Pina Bausch. Filmed in 3D, Wenders takes audiences onto the stage alongside the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch and into the streets of Wuppertal where Bausch brought her creative visions to life for 35 years. Winner of the European Film Award for Best Documentary Feature

and the Film Award in Gold for Best Documentary from the German Film Awards.

PROJECT X (R) This teen “greatest party ever filmed” flick could use a more descriptive title, preferably one that doesn’t get as many children of the ‘80s’ hearts racing at the thought of a remake of the Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt and a monkey movie.

As a responsible adult, I lament how this teen comedy, produced by The Hangover’s Todd Phillips, condones the Internet era’s hedonism as teenage rite of passage. Three unpopular high schoolers—Thomas (Thomas Mann), Costa (Oliver Cooper) and JB (Jonathan Daniel Brown)—throw a party so wild (sex, drugs, alcohol, fire, a midget; it’s like the boys go to Bret Easton Ellis High) that not even the cops can stop it, a conceit that play rights into teenagers’ already overinflated egos.

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

These three aviation-centered war movies are near interchangeable, besides their single major hooks (Pearl Harbor, World War I and African-American pilots). A crew of attractive young black men (including Nate Parker, David Oleyowo, Tristan Wilds and Ne-Yo) are led into combat by stalwart veterans Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard and must battle racism on the ground and in the air.

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.

TALES OF THE NIGHT (NR) 2011.

The latest masterpiece from internationally acclaimed animator Michel Ocelot (Kirikou and the Sorceress, Azur & Asmar) returns to the shadow puppet contrasted against bright Day-Glo backgrounds style of his Princes and Princesses. Six fables set in the exotic lands of Tibet, medieval Europe, the plains of Africa, the Aztec empire and the Land of the Dead blend history with fantastical creatures like dragons and werewolves. Nominated for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. l THE THREE STOOGES (PG) The Three Stooges—Moe (Chris Diamantopoulos), Larry (“Will & Grace”’s Sean Hayes) and Curly (Will Sasso)—stumble onto a murder mystery and join a reality TV show while trying to save their childhood orphanage. Do the Farrelly Brothers have anything left in the tank? Too bad this movie didn’t happen when Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro were interested. With Sofia Vergara, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Hudson, Larry David (as Sister Mary-Mengele!), Farrelly regular Lin Shaye, Craig Bierko and Stephen “RevCam” Collins.

TITANIC (PG-13) 1997. One of the biggest hits of all-time and the winner of 11 Academy Awards (including Best Picture and Best Director) gets even bigger with the addition of a third dimension. The shocking maritime disaster that took 1,514 lives becomes the backdrop for the love story of Jack and Rose (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet) in King of the World James Cameron’s old-fashioned, blockbuster epic.

• WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN (R) Lionel Shriver’s terrifying epistolary novel is brought to the big screen in an almost entirely different form by filmmaker Lynne Ramsay (Ratcatcher and Morvern Callar). A mother, Eva Khatchadourian (Tilda Swinton, in a Golden Globe nominated performance), struggles to rebuild her life amid flashbacks to raising her sociopathic son, Kevin. Ramsay foregoes Shriver’s letter structure, not lazily relying on voiceovers as most adapters would, but goes a bit overboard with the symbolism; does it really take two shots of Eva washing red paint from her hands to get the blood on her hands point across? The film offers a lot less insight into Eva, Kevin and mostly

clueless husband/father Franklin (John C. Reilly) than the novel but successfully captures the loneliness of a mother whose bad seed proves far more than just distant and cold thanks to the tandem performances of Swinton and Ezra Miller/Jasper Newell/Rock Duer, who play Kevin as a teen, at 6-8 years and as a toddler (possibly the toughest task). If only the super-fragmented film—the first 15-20 minutes are more chore than hook—drew the audience in as readily and completely as its literary precursor.

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. Like something out of Lovecraft, the locals aren’t very welcoming to this strange newcomer.

Director James Watkins chills his oldfashioned ‘aunted ‘ouse with creepy

dolls, dead children and the titular black-clad woman. February horror films typically don’t have as many successful scares as this film contains in its nearly dialogue-free middle act.

Due to smart hiring (Watkins, whose Eden Lake deserves a wider audience) and casting (Radcliffe works hard to prove he can be more than just Harry) England’s hallowed Hammer Films proves they’ve still got it.

WRATH OF THE TITANS (PG-13) Is the problem that they don’t make them like they used to or that they make them too much like they used to? Wrath of the Titans, the tedious sequel to the boring remake of Clash of the Titans, is fully stocked on seen-that-before moments. Demigod Perseus (former next big thing Sam Worthington) is asked by his godly pops, Zeus (Liam Neeson), to help save humanity again.

Apparently, Zeus’ bro, Hades (Ralph Fiennes), and Zeus’ other kid, Ares (Edgar Ramirez), are scheming with Zeus’ Titan dad, Cronos, to stage a monstrously large prison break, and the half-god is the only person who can stop it. Battle: LA is more exciting.

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Deep in My Heart CHICO & RITA (NR) His memories triggered by one of his songs playing on Cuban radio, elderly jazz pianist Chico (Eman Xor Oña) recalls his up-and-down romance with the fiery and talented singer Rita (Limara Meneses). It is 1948 when Chico falls hard for Rita, after hearing her sing in a swanky Havana nightclub. Their relationship, however, frays when Rita’s career blooms in New York City as a great vocalist and later in Hollywood as an actress, while Chico bumps along in America and Europe playing music with some of the greats of jazz. All the while, their lives continue to intersect.

(nudity, drug use and general hellraising are tastefully depicted), and it could have easily been a live-action feature, but the animation adds a stylistic depth that perfectly visualizes the earthy warmth of the Cuban locale and heightens the emotional complexity of the characters’ central story. It also dynamically accentuates the plentiful jazz score courtesy of Bebo Valdés and others, capturing an era when bebop, big band and Cuban music filled the air and were a passport to hipness (before that word became a pejorative term) and cool. Mariscal’s expressionistic design of city streets, neon signs and lavish clubs

Directed by famed Spanish graphic designer/artist Javier Mariscal, award-winning filmmaker Fernando Trueba and Tono Errando, Chico & Rita is a rarity: an animated movie truly for adults. So many animated features in this country are designed to appeal to both children and their parents, striving for a middle ground between kid-friendly wholesomeness and enough pop culture references sprinkled throughout to keep the grownups’ eyes from glazing over.

Unlike the comics medium, which routinely focuses on adult-oriented subjects and themes, animated movies here rarely stray from that niche. Chico & Rita refreshingly does

feels historically accurate yet exaggerated in a way entirely appropriate. It pulsates with the music and the subjective emotions of the film’s characters. It feels like jazz.

It’s easily the best non-documentary jazz movie in a long time, which is no small accolade considering how rare finding a good one is. Yes, Chico & Rita’s storyline is clichéd and arguably wouldn’t hold up if it had been undertaken as a live-action production. But anyone who loves this music passionately and who’s ever felt drunk on love should fall under Chico & Rita’s spell.

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Made at Night: I was watching W.S. Van Dyke’s order posed by spirited, intelligent women 1939 screwball comedy It’s a Wonderful World who act upon their desires. Who knows? last week, which I thought I’d seen before Anyway, that, friends, sounds like a subject until I realized, about halfway through, that for a whole ‘nother column.

I never had. I kept waiting for the point at which it would become familiar, which didn’t A Reminder: Anyone who is thinking about come. It’s a good movie, with fine efforts by submitting to the Sprockets Music Video Claudette Colbert and James Stewart, two Competition had better get on the stick. The of the best assets a ‘30s comedy ever had, early deadline is Apr. 15 with entries submitplus Van Dyke’s characteristic fast pace and a ted between then and the late deadline of smart, memorable Ben Hecht script: “I always Apr. 30 costing an extra ten bucks. Details and thought criminals were gallant,” Colbert entry forms are at www.filmathens.net. gushes mournfully as Stewart kidnaps her, “but you’ve got a stupid, degenerate face!” n Ciné Is Five: Ciné is commemorating a mileIt’s also got plenty of the agreed-upon stone with its Fifth Anniversary Celebration: hallmarks of the screwball genre (if it is For the Love of Cinema for five of the next one—is it?): a mismatched male-female six Thursdays. The series features a quintet pair thrown together by the wildest of cirof classic films loosely united, appropriately cumstances; a healthy dose of antagonism enough, by the theme of film spectatorship— between the two, especially, in this case, on and all will be presented as they were meant the part of Stewart, operating in his most to be seen, in 35mm prints. First up Apr. 12 is sullen mode and delivering an actual punch Cinema Paradiso, Guiseppe Tornatore’s lovely to Colbert’s chin; and a journey through unfa1988 memory piece about the poignant friendmiliar territory—in this case, the darkened ship between a young boy and the projecwilds of Westchester County—that serves to unite the couple despite their apparent incompatibility.

That last is the part that keeps coming back to me: the literal darkness. Most of the film takes place at night, which is apparent even in the interior scenes. And that has reminded me that a large enough number of acknowledged screwball comedies are characterized by a preGuiseppe Tornatore’s Cinema Paradiso will be screened Thursday, Apr. 12 as part ponderance of night of Ciné’s 5th Anniversary Celebration. and darkness—particularly in their most tionist at the cinema in a post-WWII Sicilian crucial sequences—for that to constitute a village. Next on Apr. 19 is Woody Allen’s winlegitimate trait of the classification. If you’re ningly nostalgic The Purple Rose of Cairo, not sure, here’s a few, off the top of my head: followed by Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious It Happened One Night, Bringing Up Baby, Basterds and Terence Davies’ The Long Day His Girl Friday, The Awful Truth, Midnight, The Philadelphia Story, Holiday and this one. That’s Closes. After skipping a week, the series wraps up with Preston Sturges’ 1941 masterpiece not an exhaustive list at all, but it probably Sullivan’s Travels. More details are available includes many of the first screwballs that at www.athenscine.com. come to most people’s minds.

Film noir, the cinematic style (not a genre, Speed Round: The Boybutante AIDS right?) that is supposed to have the darkness Foundation is holding two special screenmarket cornered, pales in comparison when you look closely at more than just a few of the ings of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Apr. 12 at Ciné to benefit AIDS actual films associated with it: overall, you’re Athens… The Fresh Look Kids’ Film Festival talking about subject matter (murder, essenat Ciné (see p. 26) coincides with the opentially), mood (dour and fatal) and technique ing of Tales of the Night, the new animated (frequent deployment of stark lighting to profeature by Michel Ocelot, director of Azul duce deep shadows), not setting: there are an & Asmar… The next Bad Movie Night at awful lot of daylight and daytime scenes in Ciné is the landmark Frank Stallone vehicle very many of the police and detective movies that count as noirs. And the most thematically Terror in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, Apr. 17…

CineClub hosts a panel discussion on the art dark of American film genres, the western, is and business of animation and CGI at Ciné the one that most frequently sets its squalid Wednesday, Apr. 18… The next ICE-Vision tragedies in the broad, wide-open sunlight.

So, why do screwball comedies tend to ven- screening, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 12 in Rm. S150 of the Lamar Dodd School of Art, will ture so much deeper into actual darkness than be Jess Franco’s 1969 Venus in Furs… UGA the kinds of films that should logically do so?

Cinematic Arts has been doing some cool proMaybe it’s because they’re about love, and the gramming at the Tate Center, especially their frightening, transformative compromises that 8 p.m. Thursday repertory screenings. Coming succumbing to it demands—particularly, at up are 35mm prints of The Seven Year Itch least according to the films, on the parts of Apr. 12 and The Royal Tenenbaums Apr. 19. men like the ones who wrote, produced and directed them. Or maybe it’s because they’re Dave Marr film@flagpole.com about the existential threat to patriarchal

threats & promises Music News And Gossip In Memoriam: I want to start this week off with a profound thank you to Wilbur T. Herrington for his years of service to WUOG 90.5 FM. Herrington, who had served as the station’s chief engineer since its launch in 1972, passed away at age 83 on Mar. 29.

Remembered not only as an extremely patient man who would climb the five flights of stairs up to the station’s old Memorial Hall location at all hours to repair equipment and maintain the station’s transmitter, he is recalled as a dear friend by the generations of students who knew him. For those of us who didn’t know him personally but have enjoyed WUOG for many years, let me assure you that it’s no exaggeration to say he was personally responsible for much of the station’s continuity of service. A veteran of WWII, Herrington worked for the department of radio and television at the thennamed Grady School of Journalism as an electrical maintenance engineer previous to the launch of WUOG. He obtained his FCC broadcast license after his service, and by early 1972 he was giving FCC classes to prospective WUOG staffers, i.e., those who would make up the station’s very first group of workers.

Wilbur T. Herrington In a 2007 interview with The Red & Black, Herrington is quoted as saying, “It’s been one of my biggest joys… to sit in your office and have a student come back who graduated several years before [and say] ‘You taught me more than anybody else in school.’ That really gets to you. That’s the greatest feeling in the world you can have.”

possible. Due to continuously changing chart positions and new DJs unfamiliar with philosophy, though, some artists slip through the cracks. Unfortunately, there are also DJs that just don’t care, and intentionally try to test their limits. We address DJs that blatantly, or regularly, break philosophy, but the execs don’t have time to address every first-time offender…we sometimes give wellloved local artists special treatment. R.E.M. is way out of philosophy, but we put Collapse Into Now into rotation because R.E.M. helped shape our station. So the philosophy change will have as much teeth as possible, but strict enforcement can be tricky and timeconsuming.” So will the new policy represent a marked difference in listener experience?

My guess is no.

The Last One Left?: In other news WUOG has, at least in word, made a substantial change in its music philosophy, i.e. the main guiding principle which dictates which records the station will air. An announcement made last week and posted to the station’s DJ listserv by station music directors JJ Posway and Ryan Rudder reads, “Rather than excluding bands whose albums have hit the Billboard 100 anymore, we are only excluding those who have hit the top 50.” Presumably this does not include albums that have slipped below the top 50 but, rather, those which never made it that high. The previous policy specifically states, “If one of the artist’s albums has entered the top 100, then a DJ cannot play that artist.” It is questionable, though, how closely the previous policy was followed, anyway, as LCD Soundsystem, Animal Collective, Deerhunter, Lykke Li and other artists the station has regularly played have each had albums that peaked in the top 50 of the actual Billboard 200 chart, specifically distinguished from more easily reached specialty charts (e.g. Heatseeker, Dance, et al), far above the previous cutoff. Posway responded to these questions by saying, “It’s true that our philosophy isn’t super strict, especially applied to specialty shows, but we try to stick by it—and enforce it—whenever

Summer’s Spring: Hope for Agoldensummer has a busy couple of months ahead. The longrunning dream-folk group is heading out on a tour that will occupy most of April and May. The band is celebrating the release of its new album, Life Inside the Body, which comes courtesy of Athens label Mazarine Records on May 1. The band will celebrate locally with a release show at Whole: Mind. Body. Art (127 N. Jackson St.) on Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets are available now at www. hopeforagoldensummer.com. The show alone will run you five bucks, but you can pre-order the album and grab a ticket to the show for a mere $12. Madeline shares this bill.

Vinyl Frontier: Futurebirds will celebrate Record Store Day on Apr. 21 by playing at the Georgia Theatre and by releasing a special limited-edition live LP. Titled SeneyStovall, the album was indeed recorded at the band’s show at Athens’ Seney-Stovall Chapel in February 2011. The album is limited to 1,000 copies and is available only from participating Record Store Day retailers, including Wuxtry Records, which is also presenting the band’s show that night at the Theatre. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.georgiatheatre.com. If you miss out on the actual LP, a digital version will follow. For more info on the band, see www.futurebirdsmusic.com, and to learn about the venue, see www.cviog.uga.edu/chapel.

A Real Beaut: Matt Whitaker is busy recording his first full-length album under the name Young Benjamin. To be titled Quiver, which I find to be wonderfully elusive and double-edged, the album is almost half completed and is set for release in August. Young Benjamin offers mood setting electronic pop songs that are somewhat pulsing and somewhat dark. I’ve just listened to The Fall three times in a row, and the exercise wouldn’t hurt you, either. Go grow with Young Benjamin via www.youngbenjamin.com.

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independent music worlds, Andrew found the similarities in the “engaging structure and texture” of both genres and relished “spending that much time with people talking and analyzing [how] music is made.”

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usic runs in the Callaway family’s blood, and that blood is the color of Georgia clay. England in 1819 consists of brothers Dan and Andrew Callaway, their father Liam and a rotating cast of orchestral musicians.

The Callaway family’s time in Georgia dates back to William Callaway, Jr., an Athens-born traveling salesman and WWII pilot. Callaway played trombone and sang for his group Bill Callaway and the Counts, performing for many dances in the 1950s and cutting several records. William Callaway passed his name and his musical talent to William Callaway III (né Liam), who played in new wave bands of his own in the 1970s around Athens before moving his family to the English countryside.

According to Andrew, he and his brother “visited Athens in the summers and during Christmas,” but by and large grew up in this pastoral environment, immersed in local music scenes and playing music with their father. While there, the brothers subsumed a dominant emotional strain throughout their music which Andrew has labeled “English introspection and brooding.” That feel lends the kind of gravitas to the England in 1819 sound shared by acts such as The National and Mark Lanegan. England in 1819 takes its name from a dark poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley recounting the woes of a rapidly industrializing nation facing upheaval in many forms.

Andrew and Dan returned to the States to continue their formal training in conservatories in Ohio, with Andrew studying composition and Dan studying French horn. Andrew traveled and pursued classical music as a career before returning to the South and rediscovering his love of indie rock.

Though acknowledging the distance between the classical and

percussionists Jonathon Alcon and Alex Alfortish. With the lineup complete, the group settled in a downtown Baton Rouge living room to record its first album, Three Cheers for Bertie. The debut embodied much of what the group desired— meticulous composition, thoughtful melodies—but lacked the necessary studio firepower to propel its histrionics into the stratosphere. Enter producer Mark Bingham. Having worked previously with the explosive emotionality of Florence + the Machine and the simmering resolve of Tom Waits, Bingham possessed the experience necessary to perfect England in 1819’s sound. With the assistance of mixer Stuart Sikes of Elmwood Studios (The White Stripes, Cat Power, Modest Mouse, Explosions in the Sky), they have crafted a stellar work, equal parts emotional resonance and craft, constructing a vision born from the widespread locales of its makers.

“It was hard at first, turning over those decisions,” says Dan, “but [Bingham] was great at inhabiting our vision.” With that vision realized, England in 1819 is set for a triumphant homecoming that will poise them to carry on their Athenian legacy.

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Having returned to the South, Andrew reunited with his brother Dan and his father Liam in Baton Rouge, and began writing songs again. These songs began as piano compositions and grew to include haunting orchestral swells and massive atmospheric climaxes propelled by Andrew’s Thom Yorke-esque tenor.

To successfully execute this dramatic sound, England in 1819 expanded to include opera singer Zuly Inirio and

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There’s no underplaying the quality and steeze of the classic Southern soul arrangements here: Stax, Muscle Shoals, yeah, baby, it’s all in there. But even they are simply a lush setting for Bradley’s raw, virile fire. And besides horsepower, that voice packs a hugging perfection and patina that can only be attained through time and wear. Taken in total, it feels as if the progressively wayward R&B tendencies of the last halfcentury never happened. A nice thought indeed.

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mixtape wars Eternity and Time: Johnson vs. Trimmer Musicians aren’t all hedonists, you know. Some are intellectuals, philosophers and dreamers… like these guys. Luke Johnson, one-half of the production team known as Emergent Heart, is currently a philosophy PhD student who says he spends most of his time “poring over the works of Soren Kierkegaard in an attempt to understand the gloomy Dane’s philosophy of religion.” His pal and Mixtape challenger Steven Trimmer is in local buzz band Grass Giraffes. Trimmer studied art at UGA and enjoys exploring the countryside. He can often be found with a guitar in hand or taking color photographs.

This thoughtful pair wanted to ponder the abstract and the intangible, choosing songs for their mixtapes that either lyrically or melodically inspire rumination on time eternal. Put on your headphones and your thinking caps, and let’s meditate…

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out. Although the film has been degraded by the passing of time, the light is able to shine through more clearly than before.

LJ: This song envelops me and makes the idea of disintegrating into a million pieces an exceptionally romantic notion.

To be assimilated into the universe guarantees a type of eternal life.

8. “Bargain” by The Who ST: “When you know yourselves, then you will be known, and you will understand that you are children of the living Father.

But if you do not know yourselves, then you live in poverty, and you are the poverty.”—The Gospel of Thomas, verse 3 LJ: Dang, I never knew how intense the lyrics are for this song. An earnest depiction of how to maniacally throw ourselves away for a love we perceive as greater.

9. “Ex Lion Tamer” by Wire ST: The objects in this song are so solid. Common everyday articles like milk bottles and fish fingers are radiant when their

1. “Attics of My Life” by Grateful Dead Why Steven Trimmer picked this track: Sung from a perspective outside of time where all the experiences of life gather to be seen in their fullness. A new perspective on grace gives way to an overwhelming air of thankfulness.

Luke Johnson’s reaction: Man, that bass line against the Grateful Dead harmonies pierces my heart. Love the lyric “I have spent my whole life seeking all that’s still unsung.” I can identify with that.

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2. “There Was a Time” by James Brown ST: A doorway into eternal time. This song reminds me of summertime in Georgia, dancing at a house show until the sun comes up.

LJ: Hell yes! I hope this is what I hear when we shuffle up to St. Peter. Nice Georgia reference. Love how the drummer opens up that ride cymbal.

3. “Sweet Thing” by Van Morrison ST: When you feel something for the first time, it’s so vivid and intense. Here’s that first love again, transcribed from memory into the everlasting.

LJ: A truly inspired composition. I wonder if the song can still transport Van back into that moment of rapturous beauty.

4. “Lost in the Stars” by Lotte Lenya ST: The vessel has broken and the sparks have scattered throughout the universe.

LJ: Excellent selection. Love this imaginative interpretation of creation and how it captures the utter loneliness we can feel in this world.

5. “Honey in the Rock” by Blind Mamie Forehand ST: Microphones are magical devices that can pick up sound, the spacial layout of a room, each transient thought of a person in that space, the intention behind every gesture. The performers here are constructing a sanctified space by how they share their time together.

LJ: Comparing eternal sustenance to sweet and plentiful honey is a fascinating use of metaphor. I count at least three major ideas in these scant lyrics. This song is honey.

6. “Deeper Into Movies” by Yo La Tengo ST: Awake for days, past the point of exhaustion, the rational mind recoils from the stimuli of the temporal world. All inner dialogue stops, a trapdoor opens, I can hear the heart beating as one.

LJ: This song took up permanent residence in my brain years ago. You’d have to destroy my memory, and by extension me, for the song to lose its neuronal habitat.

7. “Fennesz” by Endless Summer ST: A single moment from a summer long ago is stretched until the sand, leaves, sun and water are felt from the inside

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true numinous presence has been reawakened. I am filled with a sense of awe.

LJ: I wish Sartre had lived to hear it. The song cries out for a phenomenological diagnosis.

10. “Videotape” by Radiohead ST: I like how he draws a parallel between all the memories of a lifetime and the images stored on a videotape. This song also points to some of the dangers of searching for eternity outside of the present.

LJ: For me, the song conjures up two varied images: Nietzsche’s myth of eternal recurrence and the Absolute as the most meticulous surveillance system (AKA the all-seeing eye).

connections between disparate subjects seem obvious. I always hope these realizations will prove more sunfast than the city I visit in my dreams.

3. “Waiting for Mary” by Pere Ubu LJ: Is this a dream fragment? If so, it roughly hints at two concepts of time: 1. The radical relativity of time in our dreams and 2. just how interminable the feeling of waiting can be.

ST: Exiled together on an episode of “The Twilight Zone,” waiting for a higher reality to reveal itself through the partnership of romance. Together we left the garden, can we together find our way back in?

4. “In Heaven” by Lady in the Radiator LJ: Thinking about dwelling in eternity summoned up this song. The repetition of the main lyric creepily provides that comfort and unsettles at the same time.

ST: The concept of heaven has been used as a political tool to make docile slaves, motivate suicide bombers and lead the masses around the world to more easily accept intolerable living conditions. Humanity longs for a reconciliation with heaven and inherently loves truth, so taking a portion of the truth and mixing it with political lies is an age old tactic of control. I hear that love of truth and the sorrow of sentimental manipulation in this song.

5. “Fortified Live” by Reflection Eternal Featuring Mos Def and Mr. Man LJ: This song covers a lot of lyrical ground. Aside from the project’s title, I selected it because it represents how rare those moments are when collaborators, who are perfect for one another, come together.

ST: Sequenced rhythms have this way of making things seem eternal because each beat is perfect every time it comes around.

It’s a different sensation than the ebb and flow you get when actually banging on things and has a beauty and thrill all its own. They sound amazing together!

6. “If I Were Only a Child Again” by Curtis Mayfield LJ: Mayfield distills the innocence of childhood, pointing out how we don’t conceptually distinguish between races at that young age. A great reminder of how we ought to be.

ST: There’s a certain part inside of us that is always eight. If we stay in touch with that side of ourselves and nurture a fresh perspective each day, we can see the wonder and majesty of the world anew.

7. “Nearer, My God, To Thee” by B.F. White Sacred Harp Hymnal LJ: Really just discovered shape-note singing. If there is comfort in eternity, perhaps it sounds something like this.

ST: I really love how they get so much going on without any instrumentation.

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8. “Family Tree” by TV on the Radio LJ: This one got me thinking about the generations of ancestors that preceded me and how I must appropriately recognize my continuity in this chain without letting any inheritable rain clouds spoil the present.

ST: Overcoming our biographical inheritance is putting on the new man. Each of us has a story to hold us back, and each of us through Christ can receive the holy spirit and unfold our purpose.

1. “Death Is Not the End” by Bob Dylan LJ: Reflecting on time and eternity inevitably leads my mind to think of the soul’s mortality. Dylan finds meaning in our worldly struggles by positing life after life.

ST: Fear of death causes many to not live as their hearts would have them live. Death is the aspect of nature that strips away all that is inessential; just as bacteria and fungi make way for new life in a forest, so death breaks down outmoded patterns of thought in our lives and leads us to new experiences.

9. “There Is a River” by Jimmy Swaggart LJ: Growing up, all I knew of Jimmy Swaggart was that he cried and perspired a lot on TV. Recently, I discovered that Jerry Lee Lewis is his cousin, leading me to seek out Swaggart’s music, and this one about eternal sustenance resonated with me.

ST: Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart represent pretty different sides of how spirituality can be expressed in music.

The activity and passion of “Great Balls of Fire” resonates more with me, but the teary stillness here would dovetail well with Sigur Rós on a mix for salt-water baths.

2. “Midnight in a Perfect World” by DJ Shadow LJ: When I close my eyes, images of something Eden-esque or perfect in the past come to mind, where fauna bend to shelter you and riding a mountain lion seems plausible.

ST: This song really captures those special late-night hours in between worlds when epiphanies come easily and

10. “Assessment” by The Beta Band LJ: The video demonstrates the evolution of modern man while illustrating how eternally clueless we are about the mysteries of life. I wouldn’t say we chase our tail, but we definitely spiral progressively.

ST: The blunder is to estimate.

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Wednesday 11 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 ART: Opening Reception (White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates) For artwork by students of Chase Street Elementary. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-353-6847 CLASSES: Intro to Email (Madison County Library) Learn how to compose and receive instant mail! Apr. 10, 2–3 p.m. & 7-8 p.m., Apr. 11, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 CLASSES: Alcohol-Stove Building Workshop (Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities) Learn to make an alcohol stove out of soda cans to save weight when backpacking or camping. 7–9 p.m. $5-7. claire.frost3@gmail.com CLASSES: Nature Photography Clinic (Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities) (Room 114) Information and instruction session to prepare for a Saturday trip to the State Botanical Garden. Bring camera equipment. 6-9 p.m. $20-30. claire.frost3@gmail.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Little Kings Shuffle Club) An afternoon market featuring fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Every Wednesday. 4–7 p.m.

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8 p.m. (Baldwin St. & Broad St. locations). 706-548-3442 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie) (Five Points location) Open your pie-hole for! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-7424 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Treppenhaus) Trivia every Wednesday with host Irish Dave. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-355-3060 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 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: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Share anime while eating ramen noodles. For ages 13–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950 KIDSTUFF: Full Bloom Storytime (Full Bloom Center) Open to all ages. 4 p.m. $3 (suggested donation). 706-353-3373, www.fullbloomparent.com KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Author Storytime (Madison County Library) Join other children and listen to stories

by Japanese children’s author Keiko Kasza. 10:30–11 a.m. FREE! 706795-5597 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 LECTURES AND LIT: College of Environment and Design Lecture (UGA Chapel) “The Heritage Imperative: Old Buildings, Social Justice and the Challenge of Change,” presented by Natalie Bull, executive director of the Heritage Canada Foundation. Reception to follow. 4:30–7 p.m. FREE! reinberg@uga.edu MEETINGS: AARP Meeting (Athens First Bank and Trust) Sonja Adcock will discuss long-term care, insurance and other financial affairs.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-340-9418

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a competitive juried art show. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org ART: Opening Reception (Hotel Indigo) For “The Flower Show,” a collection of floral representations by six local artists. Live music provided by Old Smokey. Snacks included. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com ART: Art Lecture (Georgia Museum of Art) Two lectures in conjunction with the exhibition “A Divine Light: Northern Renaissance Paintings from Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery.” 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.com EVENTS: Take Back the Night (Downtown Athens) (College Square) The UGA Women’s Studies Student Org holds an event to raise awareness of sexual and relationship abuse in Athens. Featuring live music from Betsy Kingston & The Crowns and Drew Davis. 5 p.m.

FREE! www.uga.edu/wsso FILM: Boybutante Movie Night (Ciné) The Boybutante AIDS Foundation presents a screening of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Proceeds benefit AIDS Athens. 8 & 10:15 p.m. $9. www. athenscine.com FILM: ICE-Vision (Lamar Dodd School of Art) (Room S150) A screening of Venus in Furs. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.ice.uga.edu FILM: Fashion in Movies and Magazines Film Series: Bill Cunningham New York (Georgia Museum of Art) The film presents a portrait of Bill Cunningham of The New York Times style section, who has spent decades documenting street fashion as expressions of time, place and individual flair.

7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.com 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 GAMES: Trivia (Gnat’s Landing) Drink while you think. 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: Special Olympics Bowling (Showtime Bowl) For individuals with cognitive disabilities ages 21 & up. Call to register and to obtain a medical form. Thursdays, 4:30–6 p.m. $3.75/game. 706-5481028 KIDSTUFF: Story Time (Avid Bookshop) Come listen to stories read aloud. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 1 p.m. FREE! 706352-2060 KIDSTUFF: Big Kids Only!

Storytime (ACC Library) Children in primary grades and their families are invited to join us for stories. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Portugal. The Man plays the Georgia Theatre on Saturday, Apr. 14.

KIDSTUFF: Teen Cartoon Illustrators Club (Lyndon House Arts Center) Work on your favorite style of cartoon with other young artists and discuss recent drawings and characters. Pizza and soda included!

Every other Thursday. Call for more information. Ages 12 & older. 5:30– 7:30 p.m. $5. 706-613-3623 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Develop reading skills and build confidence by telling stories to Becca Van Schoik’s golden retriever, Kringle. 3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Library Crew (Oconee County Library) The library is seeking volunteers ages 9-12 to assist with craft projects, help take care of the library and have a good time!

First Thursday of the month. 4–5 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 LECTURES AND LIT: New Town Revue (Avid Bookshop) Musician and writer David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker will be reading excerpts from his blog, “300 Songs,” and performing several songs. Deirdre Sugiuchi will also read from her teenage reform school captivity narrative, UnReformed. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-352-2060 OUTDOORS: Circle of Hikers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The garden offers a hike through the garden’s trails. Hikers are encouraged to bring nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/botgarden PERFORMANCE: Spring Dance Concert (UGA New Dance Theatre) Choreographed by former faculty member Virginia Carver and Tony Award winning choreographer Chet Walker. The program features a guest performance by LIFT. Apr. 12–14, 8 p.m. & Apr. 15, 2:30 p.m. $5–15.

706-542-8579 THEATRE: Chicago (UGA Fine Arts Building) University Theatre presents the steamy, saucy, award-winning musical about two murderesses on death row in 1920s Chicago. Apr. 12-14, 18-21, 8:00 p.m. & Apr. 22, 2:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. www. drama.uga.edu

Friday 13 EVENTS: Amadeus Dinner (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) A pre-theater three-course price-fix menu for Town & Gown’s Amadeus.

Price includes a pass to the play.

Apr. 13–14 & 19–21, 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $35–38. 706-354-7901, www.townandgownplayers.org EVENTS: Brewhaha (Aromas) A festival of barrel-aged beers. 6 p.m.

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EVENTS: Mom’s Time Out (Full Bloom Center) Leave the kids at home and relax and talk with other mothers. 7:30 p.m. $3. 706-3533373 EVENTS: HandsOn Athens Spring Work Weekend (Athens, Ga) Participants will work on a dozen houses and help clean an abandoned cemetery. Carpentry and home repair skills a plus. Lunch provided. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-353-1801, www. achfonline.org/handsonathens.html KIDSTUFF: Fantastic Fridays (Bishop Park) Obstacle courses and other activities in an unstructured environment. For ages 10 months to 4 years and their guardians. 9–10 a.m. $5–15. 706-613-3589 KIDSTUFF: After Hours at the Library (ACC Library) Sing, dance, recite poetry, juggle or act in front of other teens. Light refreshments provided. For ages 11–18. 7–9 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES AND LIT: William A. Owens Lecture Series (UGA Tate Center) (Room 142) “Instant Gratification, Multiple Selves, and Self-Control: How to Control Your Selves,” presented by David Laibson, Harvard. 5-6 p.m. FREE! 706-542-1806 LECTURES AND LIT: Gerontology Brown Bag Lecture (Institute of Gerontology) “Hispanic/Latino Paradox in Adult Mortality, Aging, and Health in the United States,” presented by Kyriakos Markides, University of Texas Medical Branch.

12–1 p.m. FREE! gerstk@uga.edu LECTURES AND LIT: Women’s Studies Friday Speaker Series (Miller Learning Center) (Room 250) “The Dangers of ‘Investable’ Children: Georgia’s Unilateral Childcare and a Solution that Misses the Point,” presented by Brooke Schueneman. 12:20–1:10 p.m.

FREE! tlhat@uga.edu LECTURES AND LIT: Willson Center Lecture (Miller Learning Center) (Room 248) Hugh Ruppersburg (English) moderates this panel discussion on trends in contemporary world cinema.

Participants include Richard Neupert (film studies), Esra Santesso (English) and Hyangsoon Yi (comparative literature). 4 p.m. FREE! jdingus@uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Canopy’s Repertory Show (Canopy Studio) Canopy celebrates its 10th anniversary with a spring show. See story on p. 12. Apr. 13, 8 p.m., Apr. 14, 4 & 8 p.m., Apr. 15, 2 & 6 p.m. www. canopystudio.com PERFORMANCE: Spring Dance Concert (UGA New Dance Theatre) See Apr. 12 Performance. Apr.

12–14, 8 p.m. & Apr. 15, 2:30 p.m. $5–15. 706-542-8579 PERFORMANCE: UGA Wind Ensemble Concert (Hugh Hodgson Hall) “Icons” presents works by two American composers, John Adams and John Corigliano. 8 p.m. $5 (students), $10. www.pac. uga.edu THEATRE: Chicago (UGA Fine Arts Building) University Theatre presents the steamy, saucy, award-winning musical about two murderesses on death row in 1920s Chicago fighting for fame, fortune and all that jazz.

Apr. 12-14, 18-21, 8:00 p.m. & Apr. 22, 2:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. www.drama.uga.edu THEATRE: Amadeus (Town and Gown Players) Peter Shaffer weaves a tale of the relationship between 18th-century composers Antonio Salieri and Amadeus Mozart. Apr. 13 & 14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. & Apr. 15 & 22, 2 p.,. $12–15. 706-208-8696, www.townandgown.org

Saturday 14 ART: Encaustic Workshop (The Loft Art Supplies) Artist Sarah Seabolt teaches this warm wax painting technique. 1–4 p.m. $45. www. loftartsupply.com ART: 2nd Annual Bulldog Inn Art Show (Bulldog Inn) 20 local artists will transform 14 bedrooms into works of art with installations, videos and performances. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-543-3611 CLASSES: Ballroom Workshop: Foxtrot (Dancefx) Beginner (1 p.m.), intermediate (2 p.m.) and advanced (3 p.m.) foxtrot lessons.

No partner required. $5–11. www. dancefx.org CLASSES: Eight Silken Qigong (Red Lotus Institute) Experience moving meditation to improve your health and harmonize your mind, body and spirit. Saturdays, 10 a.m. $10. www.acupunctureathens.com EVENTS: 1st Annual Athens Martial Arts Tournament (East Athens Community Center) A jointventure between AKF Athens, Athens Yoshukai, Clarke County Yoshukai, the UGA Karate Club and the East Athens Community Center. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www.clarkecountyyk. com/tournament EVENTS: International Street Festival (Downtown Athens) The UGA International Student Life Office’s annual festival features live performances and interactive displays from over 30 multicultural organizations as well as activities for children. 12–5 p.m. FREE! 706-5425867, isl.uga.edu

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EVENTS: Plantapalooza (Various Locations) Three simultaneous sales will take place at the State Botanical Garden, the Trial Gardens at UGA and at the intersection of Riverbend and College Station roads. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE! 706-542-6156, ugatrialgardens.com EVENTS: Amadeus Dinner (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) A pre-theater three-course price-fix menu for Town & Gown’s Amadeus.

Price includes a pass to the play.

Apr. 13–14 & 19–21, 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $35–38. 706-354-7901, www.townandgownplayers.org EVENTS: “Give Us Yer Booty” Pirate-Themed Dance Party (Go Bar) Benefitting the Georgia Reproductive Justice Access Network. Live music from Grape Soda, El Hollin and Bill Richards and a dance party with Twin Powers. 9 p.m. $3–5. www. facebook.com/georgiarjan EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (Oconee County Courthouse) Fresh produce, meats and other farm products. Every Saturday. First day of the season! 8 a.m.–1 p.m. www.oconeecountyobservations.blogspot.com EVENTS: Easter Egg Hunt and 5K Race (Athens YWCO) Hunt for Easter eggs along the race route.

Instead of candy, the eggs are worth different time deductions. All ages.

Benefits the YWCO Girls’ Club. 11 a.m. $15–20. on.fb.me/I52HrA EVENTS: Dawgs Who Care (Locos Grill & Pub ) (Harris St.) Meet former bulldawgs like Jarius Wynn of the Green Bay Packers and Corvey Irvin of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Proceeds benefit local Athens charities. 5:30 p.m. 706-548-7803 EVENTS: 10th Anniversary Carnival (Terrapin Beer Co.) Celebrate the brewery’s birthday with a beer-filled dunk tank, carnival snacks, a “tattoo parlor,” 10 casks, a barrel-aged beer tent and a special anniversary ale. See story on p. 10.

4:30–8:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer. com EVENTS: Athens Canine Rescue Adopt-A-Pet Day (Pawtropolis) Meet ACR’s adorable, adoptable dogs in the flesh. Second Saturday of each month. 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

FREE! www.athenscaninerescue.com EVENTS: HandsOn Athens Spring Work Weekend (Athens, Ga) Participants will work on a dozen houses and help clean an abandoned cemetery. Carpentry and home repair skills a plus. Lunch provided. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-353-1801, www. achfonline.org/handsonathens.html EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park) No bartering, no trading. Simply bring unwanted items to give away or take what you want from others. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3144 EVENTS: Pancakes for Parkinson’s (UGA Memorial Hall) An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast benefiting the Wilkins Parkinson’s Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $5. www.uno.uga.edu EVENTS: G-Day Tailgate (UGA Tate Center) Celebrate the G-Day game with music, face painting, food, dancing and an appearance by the Redcoat Band. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! jcheney@uga.edu EVENTS: Coffee Tasting and Roasting Demonstration (ACC Library) Sample different varieties of beans and roasts. Organized by The Boomers: Reflecting, Sharing, Learning. Register by Apr. 13. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 343 EVENTS: Celebrate Wellness Festival (Downtown Athens) (College Square) A full day of fitness classes, massages and advice from the Samaritan Center for Counseling

and Wellness. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.celebratewellnessathens.org EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Saturdays. 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: Athens International Kids Film Festival (Ciné) A collection of international short and feature films for children. See Calendar Pick on p. 26. Apr. 14, 1:30 p.m. & 3:15 (shorts), 5 p.m. (feature) & Apr. 15, 3:15 (shorts), 5 p.m. (feature). $6. www.athenscine.com KIDSTUFF: Story Time (Avid Bookshop) Come listen to stories read aloud. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 1 p.m. FREE! 706352-2060 KIDSTUFF: Animal Encounters (Memorial Park) Meet some of Bear Hollow’s education ambassadors during a live animal presentation.

1:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3616 KIDSTUFF: Second Saturday Storytime (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Join the SCNC staff for stories about the woods and its resident creatures. 2:30–3 p.m. FREE! 706613-3615, www.athensclarkecounty. com/sandycreeknaturecenter KIDSTUFF: Book Swap (Oconee County Library) Children are invited to trade their gently used books. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 LECTURES AND LIT: Athens Area Democrats Breakfast (Brett’s Casual American Restaurant) Georgia River Network’s April Ingle speaks about “Georgia’s Dirty Dozen: The Twelve Worst Offenses to Georgia’s Water Supply.” 9 a.m. 706543-140, anitabarney@charter.net OUTDOORS: River Rendezvous (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Poke around in the water and assess water quality in the streams and rivers.

Breakfast and training provided. All ages. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! upperoconee@yahoo.com, www.uown.org OUTDOORS: Spring Bird Hike (Whitehall Forest) Join the local chapter of the Audubon Society for a spring bird hike. Bring binoculars.

All ages. Meet at the closed gate. 8 a.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org.

PERFORMANCE: Canopy’s Repertory Show (Canopy Studio) Canopy celebrates its 10th anniversary with a spring show. See story on p. 12. Apr. 13, 8 p.m., Apr. 14, 4 & 8 p.m., Apr. 15, 2 & 6 p.m. www. canopystudio.com PERFORMANCE: Ugapalooza (The Morton Theatre) Annual a cappella invitational hosted by the UGA Accidentals. 7 p.m. $7 (students), $10. www.mortontheatre.com PERFORMANCE: Spring Dance Concert (UGA New Dance Theatre) See Apr. 12 Performance. Apr. 12–14, 8 p.m. & Apr. 15, 2:30 p.m. $5–15. 706-542-8579 PERFORMANCE: Echoes of Asia (Seney-Stovall Chapel) Featuring performances by the Emory Chinese Music Ensemble, Emory South Indian Classical Music Ensemble and Emory Gamelan. 7–10 p.m. $5 (students), $10. ashauga@uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Boybutante Ball (40 Watt Club) “Carnivale Cabaret,” a seductive Circus of Sin. Proceeds from this fabulous drag show benefit the Boybutante AIDS Foundation.

For more info, see Calendar Pick on p. 24. 9 p.m. $25 (adv.) www.40watt. com PERFORMANCE: Arch Chamber Music Festival (Hugh Hodgson Hall) The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will perform music

by Mozart, Brahms, Ernõ Dohnányi, Beethoven and Schumann. Apr. 14, 8 p.m. & Apr. 15, 3 p.m. $37. 706542-4400, www.pac.uga.edu

SPORTS: CCRG vs Burn City (Athens Arena) The Classic City Rollergirls take on the Burn City Rollers from Auburn, AL. A portion of proceeds benefit The Cottage. 5 p.m. $10. www.classiccityrollergirls. com THEATRE: Chicago (UGA Fine Arts Building) University Theatre presents the steamy, saucy, award-winning musical about two murderesses on death row in 1920s Chicago fighting for fame, fortune and all that jazz.

Apr. 12-14, 18-21, 8:00 p.m. & Apr. 22, 2:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. www.drama.uga.edu THEATRE: Amadeus (Town and Gown Players) See Apr. 13 Theatre.

Apr. 13 & 14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. & Apr. 15 & 22, 2 p.,. $12–15. 706-2088696, www.townandgown.org

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Sunday 15 ART: Get Crafty Athens! (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Give old containers, tin cans or flower pots new life by covering them with twine, buttons and more. Supply list available online. Childcare is available with advance registration. 3–5 p.m.

FREE! www.wholemindbodyart.com ART: Glass Fusing Workshop (Good Dirt) Make a fused and slumped rectangular serving dish.

2–4 p.m. $60. 706-355-3161, www. gooddirt.net EVENTS: Caribbean Night (The Morton Theatre) A cultural showcase put on by members of UGA’s CaribSA incorporating dance, music and food. 6:30 p.m. $5 (w/ UGA ID), $7. 706-542-8579 EVENTS: 17th Annual Classic City Brew Fest (Foundry Park Inn & Spa) Sample almost 250 beers from across the seas to across the street.

See story on p. 10. 2:30–6 p.m. $40. owen@classiccitybrew.com, www. classiccitybrew.com/brewfest EVENTS: ICAN of Athens Birthday Potluck and Open House (Full Bloom Center) Celebrate Athens’ chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network’s second birthday. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.fullbloomparent.com EVENTS: HandsOn Athens Spring Work Weekend (Athens, Ga) Participants will work on a dozen houses and help clean an abandoned cemetery. Carpentry and home repair skills a plus. Lunch provided. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-353-1801, www. achfonline.org/handsonathens.html FILM: Athens International Kids Film Festival (Ciné) A collection of international short and feature films for children. See Calendar Pick on p. 26. Apr. 14, 1:30 p.m. & 3:15 (shorts), 5 p.m. (feature) & Apr. 15, 3:15 (shorts), 5 p.m. (feature). $6. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Trivia Sundays (Blind Pig Tavern) At the West Broad location. 6 p.m. 706-208-7979 GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) “Brewer’s Inquisition,” trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-3546655, www.buffaloscafe.com/athens GAMES: Trivia (The Capital Room) Every Sunday! Hosted by Evan Delany. First place wins $50 and second place wins $25. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.thecapitalroom.com KIDSTUFF: Country Carnival for a Cause (YMCA) An afternoon full of carnival games, a photo booth, a moon bounce and a special appearance by Hairy Dawg. All proceeds benefit Our Daily Bread. 2–5 p.m. $3 (adults), $6 (ages 18 & under). www. athensymca.org KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Readers in grades K–5 are invited to bring their favorite book k continued on next page

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and read aloud to a certified therapy dog. Trainer always present. First come, first served. 3:30–4:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 OUTDOORS: Scavenger Hunt (ACC Landfill) Learn about vultures, nature’s best recyclers, as you hunt for them around the landfill. 9 a.m.

FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/ recycling PERFORMANCE: Spring Dance Concert (UGA New Dance Theatre) See Apr. 12 Performance. Apr. 12–14, 8 p.m. & Apr. 15, 2:30 p.m. $5–15. 706-542-8579 PERFORMANCE: Canopy’s Repertory Show (Canopy Studio) Canopy celebrates its 10th anniversary with a spring show. See story on p. 12. Apr. 13, 8 p.m., Apr. 14, 4 & 8 p.m., Apr. 15, 2 & 6 p.m. www. canopystudio.com PERFORMANCE: Arch Chamber Music Festival (Hugh Hodgson Hall) The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, America’s premier repertory company for chamber music, will perform music by Mozart, Brahms, Ernõ Dohnányi, Beethoven and Schumann. Apr. 14, 8 p.m. & Apr. 15, 3 p.m. $37. 706542-4400, www.pac.uga.edu THEATRE: Amadeus (Town and Gown Players) See Apr. 13 Theatre.

Apr. 13 & 14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. & Apr. 15 & 22, 2 p.,. $12–15. 706-2088696, www.townandgown.org

Monday 16 CLASSES: Intermediate Excel Class (Oconee County Library) Learn to use Excel more effectively.

Participants must have knowledge of Excel basics. Registration required.

3-4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 CLASSES: Carolina Shag Dancing (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Learn how to dance with Classic City Shag. Every first and third Monday.

6 p.m. $5. www.buffaloscafe.com/ athens FILM: Life Swap: Merging Cultures, Killing Stereotypes (UGA Tate Center) (Theatre) A documentary about UGA students, faculty members and community members shadowing people who are different from them academically, socially, ethnically, religiously, politically and/or physically. A panel discussion with participants will follow the screening. 6:30 p.m. FREE! dejuanaford@gmail.com GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes!

Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Every Monday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706543-8997 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 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Snuggle in your jammies and listen to stories. Every Monday.

7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Nurture language skills.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 OUTDOORS: Town Spring Restoration Planting (UGA North Campus Deck) A beautification project. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www. athensgreenfest.com OUTDOORS: Leave-No-Trace Bonfire (UGA Intramural Fields) Meet at the Lake Herrick Chimney.

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PERFORMANCE: The Knights (Hugh Hodgson Hall) The chamber orchestra will perform Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings and Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite, along with new compositions.

8 p.m. $20–39. www.pac.uga.edu

Tuesday 17 CLASSES: Emailing and Receiving Attachments (Madison County Library) Learn how to attach pictures, documents and other items on your computer via email. Apr. 17, 2–3 p.m. & 7-8 p.m., Apr. 18, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 EVENTS: Local Food Day (UGA Brooks Hall) A local food fair celebrating UGA Earth Week. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.sustainability. uga.edu EVENTS: No Waste Dinner (Miller Learning Center) Waste not, want not! 6–8 p.m. www.athensgreenfest. com EVENTS: Night of the Arts (The Classic Center) An evening of comedians, dance performances, singers and art. Proceeds benefit Camp Twin Lakes, a network of camps for children with serious illnesses, disabilities and life challenges. 7–11 p.m. $5–8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ nightofthearts EVENTS: AthFeast (Athens, Ga) Enjoy a night out at any of the participating bars and restaurants and a portion of the proceeds will benefit AthFest, Inc. to support AthFest Educates. See website for list of establishments. www.athfest.com EVENTS: Monthly Sacred Harp Singing (Athens First United Methodist Church) Informal community singing in the shape-note tradition from the Sacred Harp songbook.

No musical experience required. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.fasola.org EVENTS: Spring Open House (ACC Recycling Facility) Take a tour and learn about recycling. 5–7 p.m.

FREE! www.athensgreefest.com EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at Two (UGA Special Collections Library Building) Tour the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection exhibit galleries, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda on the second floor. 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@ uga.edu FILM: Invisible Children Roadies Tour (UGA Memorial Hall) A screening/discussion of the recent KONY 2012 film and campaign. Come with questions and an open mind. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.kony2012.com FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) Bumbling terrorists kidnap the president’s daughter and unfortunately, only Frank Stallone can save her, in Terror in Beverly Hills. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/badmovienight FILM: Campaign Against Spiritual Violence Film Series (Miller Learning Center) (Room 101) A screening of Jihad for Love. 7 p.m.

FREE! ande@uga.edu FILM: Linda Duvoisin Film Night (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) Three films from director/producer Linda Duvoisin. You Don’t Know What I Got is the story of five women sharing their true thoughts and feelings. We Shall Not Be Moved: The Nashville Sit-ins and We Shall Not Be Moved: The Chattanooga Sit-ins are historical accounts of influential events during the Civil Rights movement. Reception and Q&A to follow.

7 p.m. $5. www.mmcc-arts.org

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GAMES: Trivia (Shane’s Rib Shack) (College Station) Every Tuesday! 7 p.m. 706-543-0050 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 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 GAMES: Trivia (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways.

Every Tuesday. 9–11 p.m. 706353-0305 GAMES: Trivia (Chango’s Asian Kitchen) Learn facts, eat noodles.

Every Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706546-0015 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: 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 LECTURES AND LIT: Meet the Poets (Avid Bookshop) Meet poets CA Conrad and Magdalena Zurawski. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-3522060 LECTURES AND LIT: The World Is My Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Monthly lecture with Dr. Allan Armitage covering some of the most spectacular gardens from around the world. 7 p.m. $10. 706542-6138 LECTURES AND LIT: Asexuality Panel Discussion (Miller Learning Center) (Room 214) A student-led panel and forum to discuss, answer questions and debunk myths concerning asexuality. 6 p.m. FREE! uga.lambda@gmail.com LECTURES AND LIT: Poetry Symposium (Ciné) “Beg, Borrow and Steal: Poetics of the World Wide Web,” featuring panelists and authors David Shields, Kenneth Goldsmith and Laura Mullen. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.athenscine.com LECTURES AND LIT: Religion Lecture (Miller Learning Center) (Room 248) “From Angkor to Atlanta: Hindu Traditions in the Diaspora,” presented by Vasudha Narayanan. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! amb362@uga.edu MEETINGS: Great Decisions Group Discussion (ACC Library) Great Decisions is a national program that encourages learning about U.S. foreign policy and global issues. Participants read articles and meet weekly to discuss issues. Every Tuesday. 7 p.m. $20. 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Friendship Christian Church) After a brief business meeting, Don Brockway will speak about his recent trip to Africa. 7:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-549-8082 OUTDOORS: Golden Sneakers Walking Club (Lay Park) Participants can set their own speed and walk and talk with other seniors during an invigorating stroll around the park and other designated routes. Call to register. 10 a.m. $3–5. 706-613-3596 PERFORMANCE: An Evening with John Legend (UGA Tate Center) Singer-songwriter John Legend speaks about his philanthropy work with Teach for America and performs several of his songs. 8 p.m. $5–12 (students), $12–22. 706-542-6396 PERFORMANCE: OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) This comedy show

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23rd Annual Boybutante Ball 40 Watt Club The fabulous, gender-bending queens of the Boybutante AIDS Foundation are squeezing on pumps and lacing up corsets for their 23rd Annual Boybutante Ball, “Carnivale Cabaret.”

The final lineup of local and regional drag performers, some veterans and other virgins to the Broadway-style revue, are first proposed, then voted on, by a board of volunteers, ensuring that only the very best bearded ladies and head-turning sideshow attractions will be strutting their stuff. The rest had to sashay away.

Last year’s ball set a new self-record by raising a $35,000 donation for Boybutante’s main beneficiary, AIDS Athens, a non-profit serving individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing social support, housing, medical care, financial planning, employment opportunities, a food pantry, clothing closet and educational workshops.

“Yes, we’re having a great time doing it, but at the heart of it all, we know we’re creating a better community and enriching the lives of not only those touched by these outreach programs, but our city, neighborhoods and ourselves as well,” says Boybutante Chair Nathan Altman.

In addition to enabling these extensive services, Boybutante works to increase tolerance and celebrate LGBTQ culture in Athens, while simultaneously raising awareness of the AIDS crisis as more than just a “queer” problem.

“I think our ball engages such a broad section of our community—gay, straight and everything in between—that those who attend get to see this diversity and realize we are just humans that want to live, love and be accepted for who we are—like anyone would,” Altman says.

Advance tickets are $25 and strongly recommended, as the show sells out every year.

Doors open at 9 p.m., and the “Carnivale Cabaret” starts at 10 p.m. Boybutante is also hosting a full week of events in conjunction with the big night, including a drag search on Apr. 10 at Little Kings (with the “best in show” earning a spot onstage), an evening of drag bingo on Apr. 11 at the Melting Point, two screenings of the film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on Apr. 12 at Ciné and a dragalicious morning-after brunch with the divas on Apr. 15 at Farm 255. Visit www.boybutante.org for complete event details and to reserve tickets. [Jessica Smith]

allows locals to watch quality comedy or perform themselves. First and third Tuesday of every month! 9 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www. flickertheatreandbar.com

Wednesday 18 CLASSES: Nature Photography Clinic (Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities) (Room 114) Information and instruction session to prepare for a Saturday trip to the State Botanical Garden. Bring camera equipment. 6-9 p.m. $20-30. claire.frost3@gmail.com CLASSES: Emailing and Receiving Attachments (Madison County Library) Learn how to attach pictures, documents and other items on your computer via email. Apr. 17, 2–3 p.m. & 7-8 p.m., Apr. 18, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo) (Madison Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog!

Every Wednesday. 5-7 p.m. www. indigoathens.com EVENTS: Benefit for Dee’s Parrot Haven (Midnight Iguana Tattoo) BBQ, door prizes and $20 tattoos all day. 12–6 p.m. 706-549-0190

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Little Kings Shuffle Club) An afternoon market featuring fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Every Wednesday. 4–7 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: CineClub Panel Discussion (Ciné) A discussion on the ins and outs of the art and business of animation and CGI in today’s entertainment industry. Includes Dr. Richard Neupert, 3D computer animation professor Mike Hussey, and Cameron Bogue, comic artist behind Flagpole’s “High School’s for Girls.”

7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com GAMES: Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie) (Five Points location) Open your pie-hole!

Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-7424 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? 8 p.m.

(Baldwin St. & Broad St. locations).

706-548-3442 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920

GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Treppenhaus) Trivia every Wednesday with host Irish Dave. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-355-3060 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: 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: Origami Night (Oconee County Library) Teens will learn several types of creations that can be made using the traditional Japanese art of origami. Japanese-inspired snacks will be provided. 7-8 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Knee-High Naturalists (Sandy Creek Nature Center) A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. Every other Wednesday. 3:30–4:30 p.m. $24.

706-613-3515, www.athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter 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: Wildcard Wednesday (ACC Library) Up next: Athens Library Lego Club! Bring your own Legos or play with the library’s collection. Ages 11–18. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Cowboys and Cowgirls Storytime (Madison County Library) Listen to stories of home on the range. Cowgirl/boy hats encouraged. 10:30–11 a.m.

FREE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES AND LIT: The Georgia Review Earth Day (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) (Day Chapel) Natasha Trethewey, winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for poetry, will read poems and prose. Followed by a reception featuring music by Hawk Proof Rooster. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.thegeorgiareview.com LECTURES AND LIT: Poetry Month Celebration (Avid Bookshop) Local Athens celebrities share dramatic readings from The Anthology of Really Important Modern Poetry: Timeless Poems by Snooki, John Boehner, Kayne West, and Other Well-Versed Celebrities. 6:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-352-2060 LECTURES AND LIT: Talking About Books (ACC Library) An adult book discussion group. This month is poetry month. Choose a favorite poem to share with the group. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650, ext. 324 MEETINGS: Info Session for Foster and Adoptive Parents (Clarke County DFCS) (Conference Room A) Held the third Wednesday of every month. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-227-7904 THEATRE: Chicago (UGA Fine Arts Building) University Theatre presents the steamy, saucy, award-winning musical about two murderesses on death row in 1920s Chicago fighting for fame, fortune and all that jazz.

Apr. 12-14, 18-21, 8:00 p.m. & Apr. 22, 2:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. www.drama.uga.edu

LIVE MUSIC Wednesday 11 40 Watt Club Sigma Chi Derby Days House Mom Pageant. 8 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt.com BARE LEFT This local high-energy jam band combines rock and funk.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com OCEAN IS THEORY Atlantans who combine post-rock melodies with hardcore-lite vocals.

SLEEP DANCE A combination of acoustic rock, jazz and indie rock featuring ambient soundcapes.

YOUNG AMERICA Upbeat, bouncy alt-country accented by strings.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CALEB DARNELL Member of The Darnell Boys and Bellyache sings the blues.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $12. www.georgiatheatre.com REHAB With several big radio hits under its belt, this Atlanta band continues to blend alternative Southern rock with hip-hop.

RITTZ Atlanta hip-hop artist working in the style of his hometown, recalling both Outkast and more recent, mainstream fare.

FREE TOMORROW Sophisticated, high-energy live hip-hop band utilizing multiple genres to create a party vibe.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 CANNERY ROW Country rock with pop and R&B influences.

JAMES WARRIOR Local singersongwriter.

MARK BAILEY Folk rock singersongwriter.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com SCOTT BAXENDALE Guitar dynamicism from the owner of Baxendale Guitars. Classic bluesy riffs and a lot of soul. Playing every Wednesday in April!

Highwire Lounge 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge. com KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features Robby Handley (bass) and Marlon Patton (drums).

Little Kings Shuffle Club Athens Farmers Market. 4 p.m. www. facebook.com/lkshuffleclub JACOB MORRIS Acoustic, ‘70s-inspired folk rock. Morris also plays in Moths and Ham1.

Locos Grill & Pub 6–9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Rd. location) NATHAN SHEPPARD The local acoustic guitarist-harmonicist is known for his emotive singing style and his modern reworkings of classic tunes from Dylan, to Neil Young to Van Morrison.

DAMIAN CASCAPO Playing classic covers.

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

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. $10. www.terrapinbeer.com CHANNING AND QUINN Quirky Nashville duo sweeping vocals and dreamy instrumentation that includes ukulele, accordion, glockenspiel and more.

Walker’s Coffee & Pub 9 p.m. FREE! 706-543-1433 LIVE JAZZ Every Wednesday!

Featuring Taj. The Winery 7–11 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0095 LOUIS PHILLIP PELOT Local singer-songwriter performs solo folk and country. Every Wednesday

Thursday 12 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $7. www.40watt.com JUSTIN KENNEDY Local singersongwriter with a country drawl who sings earnest, radio-ready ballads.

EMILY HEARN Young singer-songwriter offers sweet, melodic acoustic ballads.

THE WELL REDS An alternative take on pop rock with big hooks and anthemic vocals.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. www.caledonialounge.com CICADA RHYTHM Athens/Atlanta acoustic guitar and upright bass duo playing bluegrass-tinged indie folk.

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Talk About It If you have a friend you think may be in an abusive relationship, talk with her or him about it. Don’t ignore the problem; it will not go away. You can make a difference by starting a conversation with your friend or coworker. You don’t have to be an expert to talk about abuse, you just need to be a friend. Listen to and believe what your friend is telling you.

Our hotline advocates are here to help if you have questions about how to start the conversation.

706-543-3331

Hotline, 24 hours/day

Linea de crisis, las 24 horas del dia

Daily Groceries Co-op Your Community Grocery Store

* Local Produce, Bread and Dairy * Bulk Herbs and Spices * Organic Groceries * Our Famous Deli Items

April SpeciAlS

* 6-Packs of San Pellegrino Aranciata $4.99 (More than a buck off)

* Use less packaging with Nature’s Path Eco Pac Cereals $6.49 (More than 3 bucks off regular price)

Check out our 80 varieties of organic seeds!

Locally, cooperatively owned and operated for nearly 20 years 523 Prince Ave. • Open Daily until 10pm • 706-548-1732 • www.dailygroceries.org APRIL 11, 2012 · FLAGPOLE.COM

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whimsical music with haunting and ethereal guitar sounds.

THE SHOAL CREEK STRANGLERS Athens duo playing folk, bluegrass and blues.

23 STRING BAND Hillbilly music at its finest— original compositions as well as forgotten numbers.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $10 (Glass). www.terrapinbeer.com LOUIS PHILLIP PELOT Local singer-songwriter performs solo folk and country.

SOUTHERN FOLK COALITION The upbeat twang of a country sound.

DePalma’s Italian Cafe 6 p.m. Timothy Rd. location. FREE! www.depalmasitaliancafe.com LOS PAISANOS No info available.

WUOG 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org LIVE IN THE LOBBY Timmy Tumble will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program. Listen over the air, stream online or drop by the station to watch!

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com THE K-MACKS This local folk and punk rock band boasts a powerful stage presence and entertaining live show.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com THE BUDOS BAND Funky, hip-hopinfused Staten Island soul band.

CHARLES BRADLEY & HIS EXTRAORDINAIRES Charles Bradley sings the blues with the authority and potency of a man who has endured and overcome innumerable tribulations. See story on p. 20.

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

Hotel Indigo “Live After Five.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athensdowntownhotel.com OLD SMOKEY Local band featuring members of Ham1 doing spaghetti western-style numbers.

Locos Grill & Pub 6–9 p.m. FREE! 706-548-7803 (Harris St. location) KIP JONES Many of Jones’ tunes split between the reflective acoustic territory of Harvest-era Neil Young and the country-infused rock of ‘80s-era Steve Earle.

The Melting Point 10 p.m. $5 (adv.), $8 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com YO MAMA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND This group will be bringing down the house with their jazzinfused funk.

CHERRY ROYALE Atlanta-based funk, soul, hip-hop and R&B group.

New Earth Music Hall 10 p.m. $8. www.newearthmusichall. com UP UNTIL NOW Jay Murphy plays electronic dance music with driving uptempo beats and catchy, unforgettable melodies.

SIR CHARLES Sophisticated, bass-hungry music that thrives on intelligent low end manipulation and melodic over-tones.

GEMNEYE Live electronic and dub mixed into what main man Nick Stewart calls “ragestep.”

No Where Bar 10 p.m. $3. 706-546-4742 THE BROADCAST Hailing from Asheville, NC, this six-piece soulful rock band draws influences from the funky Motown sound of Stevie Wonder and the raw vocal prowess of singers such as Janis Joplin.

The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES Get your fill of straight-up blues covers from this skilled Athens five-piece.

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Your Pie 8–Midnight. FREE! www.yourpie.com (Downtown location) LOUIS PHILLIP PELOT Local singer-songwriter performs solo folk and country. Every Thursday!

Friday 13 The Bad Manor 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $5 (18+ before 11 p.m.), $10 (18+ after 11 p.m.). www. thebadmanor.com FERAL YOUTH Banging electro house, dubstep, with a dash of top-40 remixes backed by video projections.

Buffalo’s Southwest Café 8 p.m. $8. www.buffaloscafe.com/ athens THE SPLITZ BAND This band’s impressively wide range encompasses classic Motown, funk, disco and R&B. Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com SIGNAL PATH One of the pioneers of electronic music, this influential act is known for its powerful live show.

AVIDD Experimental, hip-hop and electronica group from Athens.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com GRINNIN BEAR Rockabilly, Americana, blues and country, brewed with equal parts fiddle, three-part harmonies, crunchy guitar and a funky rhythm section.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9:30 p.m. $5 (Proceeds benefit UGA Relay for Life). www.flickertheatreandbar.com CALTROP This Chapel Hill band offers heavy, riff-based rock that takes its cues from Sabbath but presents them in a series of very modern arrangements.

ARTISTS OF WAR Solo act of local musician Brad Olsen. Highly technical, propulsive metal. The show serves as a “mass-release party” for several of Olsen’s recordings.

MAKE Sludgy psychedelic metal trio from Chapel Hill.

KILLICK Freeform jazz experimentalist coaxes unconventional sounds from his H’arpeggione.

Georgia Theatre 5 p.m. On the Rooftop. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com SWEET KNIEVEL This band’s brand of melodic, psychedelic rock showscases an appreciation of Syd Barrett and The Beatles.

8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre. com UMPHREY’S MCGEE Formed in the late ‘90s, this progressive rock/jam band has performed at U.S. festivals such as Bonnaroo, ROTHBURY, Summer Camp and Lollapalooza.

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Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 ENGLAND IN 1819 An unusual combination of Southern edge and English introspection. See story on p. 19.

YOUNG BENJAMIN Solo project of guitarist/banjoist Matt Whitaker (The Premonitions, Emergent Heart).

Featuring swirling, looping guitars and lush layers of moody melodies.

ARGONAUTS Moody, alternativeinspired rock based in Athens.

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

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.Facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub KARAOKE Hosted by Jon Lester.

New Earth Music Hall 12 a.m. $7. www.newearthmusichall. com CONSIDER THE SOURCE Brooklyn trio influenced by travels to India and the Middle East and the fundamental styles of Eastern music.

TIMBRE COUP Progressive rock band hailing from upstate New York.

8:30 p.m. $8. www.newearthmusichall. com HOPE FOR AGOLDENSUMMER Charming and highly praised local neo-folk band delivers the thriftstore gospel featuring the vocal harmonies of the Campbell sisters.

HOOTS AND HELLMOUTH A raucous, foot stompin’ good time with two guitars, mandolin, upright bass and three-part harmonies.

No Where Bar Umphrey’s McGeeAfter Party! 11 p.m. $3. 706-546-4742 FUNK YOU Progressive funk band from Augusta.

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 BIG DON BAND Real Southern rock with soulful vocals backed by smooth, bluesy guitars.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. $10 (glass). www.terrapinbeer.com SOUTHERN GOTHIC REVIVAL An all original voodoo rock, bordello soul band from Atlanta.

Saturday 14 Amici Italian Café 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.amici-cafe.com JOSH ROBERTS & THE HINGES This South Carolina band plays rock and roll infused with the blues, country punk and soul.

The Bad Manor 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $5 (18+, before 11 p.m.), $10 (18+, after 11 p.m.). www. thebadmanor.com DEADBEAT DJS This DJ duo spins upbeat electro house.

Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! athensfarmersmarket.net KYSHONA ARMSTRONG This engaging local songwriter and music therapist performs a unique fusion of acoustic folk and soul. (8 a.m.)

ROB MCMAKEN Dromedary multiinstrumentalist performs guitar and mandolin in a broad range of styles.

(10 a.m.)

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com CASPER & THE COOKIES Increasingly experimental but always rooted in pop sensibilities, this local act presents a danceable mix

Saturday, April 14 & Sunday, April 15

“Fresh Look” Athens International Children’s Film Festival Ciné When it comes to movies for kids, there are some characters who are always entertaining.

Heck, often you don’t even need words before your kid is rolling on the floor in laughter. Which is why this weekend’s “Fresh Look” Athens International Children’s Film Festival is so much fun for youngsters—and parents, too.

“Mungge” It’s a collection of kidfriendly films from around the world—many that you’d never even see on Netflix, never mind the local theater—that’s a great way to introduce your children to the fun of the movies and different cultures at the same time. Sure, the short films may be in different languages, but that’s half the fun. Plus, who can resist a German marmot made out of clay, anyway? You’ll find films from far-flung places such as Argentina, Estonia, Slovakia and Sweden, including the endearing marmot in the German claymation piece “Mungge,” a highlight for the younger crowd. For older kids, don’t miss the French film “Histoire à la Gomme” (“Gummy Chase”), an animated creation in the vein of the stop-motion animation in the Wallace & Gromit films that tells the tale of a misunderstood boy who gets a chance to be a hero.

The three screenings are roughly delineated by ages: shows at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and 3:15 p.m. Sunday are for ages 5 and older, while a 3:15 p.m. show on Saturday is for ages 11 and up. The festival takes place at Ciné; all tickets are $6 and can be purchased starting Friday at Ciné’s box office at 234 W. Hancock Ave. For full information about the festival and the films, visit www.athensfilms4kids.org. [Kristen Morales]

of quirky fun driven by keyboard and guitar.

EXPLORER’S CLUB This melodic pop band is compared to the Beach Boys in every single review—and with good reason. Expect beautiful, beachy harmonies and pop hooks.

GOLDEN BROWN New side project featuring Spirit Hair’s Neil Golden.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com FUZZBUCKET This local band has a funky jam sound.

JAHMAN BRAHMAN Jam rock band self-described as “shred ‘n’ flow” featuring fluid progressions full of funky, wah-wah pedal riffs.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com RYAN MOORE Solo set from Hans Darkbolt bassist and member of Brothers.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com PORTUGAL, THE MAN Danceable, crooning groove-rock.

THE LONELY FOREST Pop/progrock band from Washington.

Go Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-5609 EL HOLLIN This Athens band plays haunting pop music with minimal instrumentation and ethereal female vocals.

GRAPE SODA Local band featuring the brothers Lewis (Mat and Ryan, also of The Agenda), on vocals, organ and drums, playing reverbheavy garage psych-rock.

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

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub EasyRider Spinning all your favorite jams from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s.

Locos Grill & Pub Benefit for Athens Human Rights Festival. 7 p.m. $5. ahrf.battleofthebands@gmail.com. (Harris St. location) BATTLE OF THE BANDS Two winners from tonight’s competition get to play the Athens Human Rights Festival. Mother The Car, Root Spirits, Anatomy of Shadows and more.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www. newearthmusichall.com DUBCONSCIOUS Athens’ politically minded reggae heavy hitters borrow the best from dub, funk and jazz.

KAMINANDA Intentional dance music that traverses the many forms of midtempo and downtempo!

ALIGNING MINDS Producers of downtempo, glitch, dubstep, IDM and breakbeat.

ANCIENT INTELLIGENCE Electrocrunk from Charleston, SC. No Where Bar 10 p.m. $3. 706-546-4742 THE OTHER BROTHERS BAND Allman Brothers tribute act.

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 ELI CARLAN Bluesy Southern rock tearing through tunes from the ‘50s up to today’s country hits.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. $10 (glass). www.terrapinbeer.com GROGUS Jazz and salsa accentuated with reggae, hip-hop and AfroCuban styles.

Monday 16 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com TIMMY TUMBLE & THE TUMBLERSTim Schreiber (Dark Meat, The Lickity-Splits) howls and

spasms and literally tumbles over garage-y rock-anthems and retroinspired pop songs.

KOKO BEWARE Surf rock outfit from Augusta.

THE ZOLTARS A dark, stripped down rock and indie band.

CARS CAN BE BLUE Local purveyors of “trashy pervert pop.”

Georgia Theatre Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com DIEGO GARCIA Solo artist inspired by the loss of love and the classic troubadour movement. He has been praised in Billboard magazine for his “melodic pop sensibility” and “stellar solo debut.”

9 p.m. $12. www.georgiatheatre.com SAMMY ADAMS An orginal hip-hop rapper, singer and producer hailing from Boston.

VONNEGUTT This Atlanta group offers a mix of alternative, electronica and hip-hop.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Local songstress Kyshona Armstrong hosts this open mic night every Monday!

Tuesday 17 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $10 (adv.) www.40watt.com TYLER HILTON Singer/songwriter and actor often compared to Howie Day and Elton John vocally and instrumentally.

DION ROY Acoustic pop singer/songwriter from New York. Influences include Ben Folds, Keane and Damien Rice.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com BOOMFOX Local rock band formerly known as The Sunlight Alchemists,

the group describes itself as “Adele meets Stone Temple Pilots.”

UNIVERSAL SIGH Atlanta-based quartet playing funk-oriented progressive rock.

GHOST LIGHTS Local psych-rock trio that likes to get loud.

Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. $25. www.georgiatheatre.com WARREN HAYNES This rock and blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter celebrates his long-anticipated Grammy-nominated album Man in Motion.

Get Up Get Down Rooftop Dance Party.

11 p.m. $2. www.georgiatheatre.com MILLIONYOUNG Includes bright synths, dreamy dripping nostalgia including backdrops, funky rhythms and the occasional guitar.

SUMSUN Psychedelic, tropical, beat and ambient sounds from Florida.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 THE JOHNNY MONSTER BAND Rock and blues power trio from New Paltz, NY. THE STARLITE DEVILLES Straightforward, country-inflected rock from Athens.

MARK CUNNINGHAM Local songwriter sings soulful Americana.

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.

Highwire Lounge 9–11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge. com BETSY FRANCK Athens favorite performs at Highwire every Tuesday for the month of April with a revolving cast of local talent, leaving no genre untouched. Apr. 10 is the rock revue, Apr. 17 features the blues and on Apr. 24 Franck celebrates the release of her new solo album.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub SHEHEHE Vanguards of New American Jet Rock. Punk back beats and indie gang vocals all overlaid with arena leads.

NUCLEAR SPRING This local rock band plays sleazy, freaky psychedelic garage rock with glam swagger.

THE ORGANS Punk rock from Brooklyn.

DJ LOZO Spinning punk rock!

The Melting Point 7:30. $5. www.meltingpointathens.com SONS OF BILL The three eldest Wilson brothers (all sons of Bill Wilson) along with Seth Green and Todd Wellons play big, polished, Southern-tinged rock. The new album SIRENS was produced by David Lowery.

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

WUOG 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org LIVE IN THE LOBBY Tumbleweed Stampede will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program featuring local bands.

Maramag creates reverb-laden musical collages with inspirational themes using nature samples and a wash of electronica and organic instrumentation.

HEROBUST Atlanta electronic artist with hip-hop inspired beats. Playing a special down-tempo set.

FINE PEDUNCLE Solo indie/electronic/neo-soul performer from Knoxville, TN who loops electronics, samples, bass and vocals live to build sexy psychedelic jams.

Eat. Drink. Listen Closely.

tue·april·10 Terrapin Tuesday Series featuring kelly mcfarling trio angela easterling TIX $5, $2 Terrapin Pints All Night!

Farm 255 10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com RUBBLEBUCKET A hyperkinetic kaleidoscope of drum beats, lush vocal harmonies and horns.

Georgia Theatre “Athens Americana Fest Kick Off.” 9 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com BLOODKIN Roots-rock music with big guitars and sharply written lyrics for darkly countrified bar-room rock.

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

JONNY CORNDAWG Off-kilter, country-flavored, tongue-in-cheek ballads.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 BLACK MOON Psychedelic experimentations.

HELEN SCOTT Lindsey Haddad (exLaminated Cat), Emileigh Ireland, Hannah Weyandt and sometimes Dena Zilber play folky pop with a hint of psychedelic rock.

DANIEL BONESPUR Excellent songsmithing (with really interesting chord progressions) from a newly installed Athenian!

EAST CACKALACKY ASCETIC MARCHING DEATH BAND A duo of buskers who like to hitch and ride the rails around the ol’ U.S. of A., making music.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com SCOTT BAXENDALE Guitar dynamicism from the owner of Baxendale Guitars. Classic bluesy riffs and a lot of soul.

wed·april·11

boybutante bingo no cover • doors @ 6pm

thu·april·12

yo’ mama’s big fat booty band

Amadeus Dinner

Pre-theater 3 course price fix menu for Town & Gown’s Amadeus

cherry royale

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

APril 13 &14 And APril 19-21 Seatings between 5:30 & 6:30pm. $35 students & seniors, $38 general public.

Price includes a pass for the play.

(Please reserve tickets with Town & Gown ahead of time as pass does not guarantee a seat.)

tue·april·17 Terrapin Tuesday Series featuring

sons of bill TIX $5, $2 Terrapin Pints!

wed·april·18

passafire lowdive

TIX $8 adv, $10 door, $8 at door with UGA ID

vic henley, karen morgan, tj young (host)

thu·april·19 An evening of Comedy featuring

Spring Artist’s Market

TIX $12 adv, $15 door SundAy, APril 22 4-7pm

fri·april·20

Foundry Entertainment and Nimbleslick present...

Earth Day Wine Dinner with Shiraz 5 wines, 5 courses

Highwire Lounge 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge. com KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features Robby Handley (bass) and Marlon Patton (drums).

TueSdAy, APril 24 6-9pm Call Shiraz at 706-208-0010 to reserve. All wines are organic or sustainable.

Locos Grill & Pub 6–9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Rd. location) KIP JONES Many of Jones’ tunes split between the acoustic territory of Harvest-era Neil Young and the country-infused rock of Steve Earle.

Corner of Chase and Boulevard

706.354.7901

heirloomathens.com

420 smokestack jam

featuring dank sinatra, lingo, jazzchronic, suex effect, chromazome, the breaks, bear left TIX $5 adv, $8 door, $5 at door with UGA ID doors @ 5pm, music @ 6pm UPCOMING EVENTS____________________ 4.21 4.22 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 5.1 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.8 5.9

athens latin 5 year anniversary darrell scott sol driven train tim reynolds & tr3 sunny ledfurd, daniel lee band dreams so real reunion, dex romweber duo, kick the robot high strung string band sons of sailors, parrothead paradise swingin’ medallions, napoleon solo grogus, coconut moon johnny roquemore & the apostles of bluegrass girlyman

5.10 matt kabus, the wheeler brothers 5.11 snarky puppy 5.11 mother’s finest @ georgia theatre 5.17 unknown hinson 5.18 *JUST ANNOUNCED* chatham county line 5.22 grayson capps 5.24 & 5.25 patterson hood and the downtown rumblers 5.26 the highballs 6.10 dawes, sara watkins 6.14 todd snider, lera lynn 6.15 dar williams 6.19 roxie watson LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF

FOR TICKETS & SHOWTIMES

WWW.MELTINGPOINTATHENS.COM CALL THE BOX OFFICE 706.254.6909 295 E. DOUGHERTY ST., ATHENS, GA

Come try our

NEW MENU!

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $8 (adv) $10 (door) www.meltingpointathens.com PASSAFIRE Savannah band with a unique sound that is sometimes bluegrass, sometimes reggae.

LOWDIVE Local ska/reggae band.

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn!

Wednesday 18

Walker’s Coffee & Pub 9 p.m. FREE! 706-543-1433 LIVE JAZZ Every Wednesday!

Featuring Taj.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD San Francisco wunderkind Mikey

The Winery 7–11 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0095 LOUIS PHILLIP PELOT Local singer-songwriter performs solo folk and country. Every Wednesday

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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 Altamaha River Photo Contest (Athens, Ga) Submit up to five nature photos to www. altamahariverkeeper.org for a chance to win a trip to the largest cypress in the tri-state area or an eco tour by boat on the Lower Altamaha. Winner is determined by online votes.

Call for Entries (ATHICA) Accepting applications for the upcoming exhibitions schedule. New media, installations and traditional media welcome. Apply by May 3.

See website for details. www.athica. org/callforentries.php Seeking Artists (Athens, Ga) Renewal Art Show is seeking fine art and craft vendors for an art show benefiting art education in ACC elementary schools on Apr. 21 & 22.

Email for application. Apply by Apr. 13. athensart4schools@gmail.com The Trashion Fashion Parade (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA)) A fashion show featuring wearable clothing and art made from un-recyclable materials. Email trashyfash@athica.org by Apr. 15 to confirm participation.

CLASSES Bellydance & Bollywood Classes (Floorspace) Dance classes for all levels, styles and ages. Sundays, 3 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. & Thursdays, 5:45 p.m. $6–12. www.floorspaceathens.com Brewing Lessons (Blockader Home Brew Supply) A hands-on crash course in all-grain recipe formulation and trouble-shooting.

Register. Saturdays, Apr. 14-May. 19, 3–6:30 p.m. 706-548-5035, www.blockaderhomebrewsupply.com

Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” classes ($20/person) every Friday from 7-9 p.m. “Family Try Clay” classes every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. $20. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Computer Classes (Oconee County Library) Classes offered by appointment for various skill levels in wireless terminology, Windows 7 and more. Register. 706-769-3950, watkinsville@athenslibrary.org Computer Tutorials (ACC Library) The library also offers online computer classes in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and eBooks. Call for times and to register. 706-613-3650 Dance Classes (Dancefx) Ballet, tap, hip-hop, Zumba, contemporary, ballroom, hip-hop, strip aerobics, pilates and more. Check website for schedule. 706-355-3078, www.dancefx.org Genealogy Class (ACC Library) Center for Active Learning presents “Finding Those Who Served: Military Records” on Apr. 4 and “Tracking Our Ancestors’ Footsteps: More Mobile Than You Think” on Apr. 18. 1–2:30 p.m. FREE! (members), $25 (membership fee). 706613-3650, www.accaging.org/cal Intermediate Fantasy Illustration Class (Lyndon House Arts Center) Mark Helwig takes adult students through the process of producing a monochromatic fantasy illustration using traditional materials. The introduction class is a prerequisite. Thursdays, through Apr. 26. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $83. 706613-3623, www.accleisureservices. com/lyndonhouse Kundalini Meditation & Yoga (Red Lotus Institute) Kundalini meditation for depression, frustration, addiction and more, and Kundalini yoga weight reduction for beginners.

ACC ANIMAL CONTROL

150 Buddy Christian Way • 706-613-3887 JUST A FEW MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN

Open every day 10am-4pm except Wednesday

Very pretty Tortioseshell girl is the staff favorite because she loves being doted on. A bit shy at first, but won over soon with affection.

3/1 to 3/7

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Mayfield is a tall, regal girl, gentle and sweet-natured. Indoor only because she is declawed.

MAYFIELD

ACC ANIMAL CONTROL 28 Dogs Received, 40 Dogs Placed!

11 Cats Received, 2 Cats Placed ATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY Not Available at Press Time

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Sundays, 9–10 a.m. (meditation) & 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (yoga). $8/ class. 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. 706-613-3596, www.athensclarkecounty.com/lay Mama-Baby Yoga (Full Bloom Center) Work core muscles with Super Mama Squats. For babies 0–9 months. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. $14 (one class), $60 (six classes).

706-353-3373, www.fullbloom parent.com One-on-One Computer Tutorials (Madison County Library) Call to set up an appointment with computer specialist Alisa Claytor. 706-795-5597 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 Watercolor Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) For beginners and intermediates. Thursdays, through Apr. 26. 1–3 p.m. $83 (ACC residents), $125. 706-613-3623 Yoga Classes (Total Training Center) Ongoing classes offered.

Check website for dates and times.

706-316-9000, www.totaltraining center.com Yoga Workshop (5 Points Yoga) With Christina Sell. Apr. 13–15. $150. shannon@5pointsyoga.com, www.athensfivepointsyoga.com Zumba at the Garden (State Botanical Garden) Latin rhythms comprise this fitness program.

Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $10/ class, $80/session. www.uga.edu/ botgarden

Mazy is a very fun and curiosity-driven calico. She loves playing with stuffed animals and handpuppets, chasing ping pong balls, watching water flush in the toilet, and she’s ever ready for new wonders.

Joey is a very friendly orange tabby and though he looks sleepy in this photo, he is actually just blissing out and making muffins and purring loudly because he was being held–his favorite thing! Joey is also fine with other cats.

JOEY DIXIE

MAZY more pets online at

cats.athenspets.net

Imo Hwangbo’s work “Lepidoptera” is part of “The Flower Show” opening at the Gallery @ Hotel Indigo on Apr. 12.

HELP OUT Call for Volunteers (Athens, Ga) Volunteers, artists, food and drink vendors, musicians and silent auction donations needed for Renewal Art Show on Apr. 21 & 22. athensart4schools@gmail.com Donate Blood (Red Cross Donor Center) Give the gift of blood! Check website for donor locations. 1-800RED CROSS, www.redcross.org Great American Clean-Up (Athens, Ga) Adopt-a-highway challenge from Keep American Beautiful.

Call to organize a roadside litter cleanup of ACC local and state roadways or to borrow supplies. All ages.

Through Apr. 30. 706-613-3501, www.keepathensbeautiful.org Hands On Athens Spring Work Weekend (Athens, Ga) Seeking volunteers for the 13th annual Spring Work Weekend.

Participants will work on a dozen houses and help clean an abandoned cemetery. Lunch provided.

Apr. 13–15, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

706-353-1801, www.achfonline.org/ handsonathens.html Humane Society Recyclables Drive (The Athens Area Humane Society) Gather old electronics, printer cartridges and aluminum cans to donate. Please drop off recyclables to any of the three AAHS locations by Apr. 22. amanda@ athenshumanesociety.org, www.athenshumanesociety.org Shoe Drive for Soles4Soul (ACC Solid Waste Department) To donate shoes, bind them together with shoelaces or a rubber band and drop them off in a plastic bag.

Through May 15. www.athensclarke county/recycling Veteran Assistance (Athens, Ga) Dispatch and drive Veterans Administration vehicles to take veterans to medical appointments.

706-202-0587

Volunteer Bike Repair (Chase Street Warehouses) Help repair bikes at the Bike Recycling Program of BikeAthens. No experience necessary. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2-4:30 p.m. www.bikeathens.com

KIDSTUFF 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 Kids’ Craft Classes (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Craft Club (Wednesdays and Thursdays), Knitting 3 for ages 8–14 (Fridays), Mama/Papa & Me craft class (Tuesdays and Saturdays), and CRAFTerdays (Saturdays). 706-8508226, www.treehousekidandcraft. tumblr.com Ram Jam (Athens, Ga) A Battle of the Bands for local middle and high school students. Ten bands will battle for a top prize that includes cash, eight hours of studio time at Chase Park Transduction and a spot at AthFest. Bands can get up an application online at www.mdchs.org.

Spring Break Camp (Good Dirt) Now Registering for Spring Break Camps at Good Dirt. Through Apr. 13. $55/day. www.gooddirt.com 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 Summer Camps (Good Dirt) Now registering for week-long clay camps for ages 4–18. Each week has a different theme. Check website for program descriptions. Call to register. May 21–Aug. 6. $125-165. 706555-3161, www.gooddirt.net

Summer Camps (Athens, Ga) ACC Leisure Services has a total of 45 summer camps for children and teens. Check online for complete list and registration info. 706-613-3625, www.athensclarkecounty.com/camps Summer Camps (State Botanical Garden) Now registering for Garden Earth Nature Camp, Garden Explorers’ Camp and Sweet Pea Club Camp. Visit website for more details. www.botgarden.uga.edu Summer Theatre Academy (Rose of Athens Theatre) “Teaching Life Skills Through Stage Skills.” For ages 8–18. June 4–22. $85–275. www.roseofathens.org

ON THE STREET Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage (Athens, Ga) Visit historic homes, experience authentic battle sites, view impressive architecture and tour museums. Apr. 19–22. $25. www.atpilgrimage.com Compost Sale (ACC Landfill) Discounted compost made up of leaf and limb material and bio-solids.

Through May 12, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. $6/ cubic yard. 706-613-3508 Seeking Film Submissions (Athens, Ga) New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, is calling for filmmakers and videographers for its Clips of Faith tour.

Upload your film to www.clipsoffaith. com by Apr. 16.

Seeking Summer Interns (Avid Bookshop) Seeking undergrad or graduate students looking for experience in the bookselling business.

Email for more information. Apply by Apr. 14. avid.athens@gmail.com Sprockets Music Video Competition (Athens, Ga) Film Athens is currently accepting submissions. The early deadline is Apr. 15, and the final deadline is Apr. 30.

All accepted videos will be screened on June 16 at the 40 Watt Club. Visit

sprockets@filmathens.net, www.filmathens.net/sprockets Summer Jobs (Athens, Ga) ACC Leisure Services is hiring for 120 summer positions. 706-613-3090, www.athensclarkecounty.com/jobs Tour de Farm (Athens, Ga) P.L.A.C.E. hosts a 100-mile bike ride to eight local farms for tours and dinners. Register by Apr. 30. May 25–27. www.localplace.org

SUPPORT 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 Athens Mothers’ Center Support Group (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) Mothers’ support group. Children welcome. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. FREE! athensga.motherscenter.org Emotional Abuse Support Group (Athens, Ga) Childcare provided. Call for location. Every Wednesday. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! 706543-3331, 706-613-3357, ext. 771.

New Mamas Group (Full Bloom Center) Meet other new moms and get non-judgmental support.

ART AROUND TOWN ADAM’S OPTICS (278 E. Clayton St.) Eyeglasses made by UGA Jewelry and Metalsmithing students.

Through Apr. 16.

AMICI ITALIAN CAFÉ (233 E. Clayton St.) Justin and Jul Sexton of Elephant Ocean Sustainable Art use reclaimed materials to create pieces inspired by nature.

Through April.

ANTIQUES AND JEWELS (290 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings by Elizabeth Barton, Greg Benson, Ainhoa Canup and others.

ARTLAND LOFT GALLERY (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) Large salt paintings by Dana Jo Cooley, artist of the Love Shack Bus Stop. Through May. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (1011B Industrial Blvd., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass.

ARTINI’S ART LOUNGE (296 W. Broad St.) “Peculiar Children” features portraits of kids by Lisa Freeman.

Through March. Artwork by Marshall Reddoch and Kate Cook. Through April.

ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Dr.) Artwork by landscape painters David Dunlop and Frank Walker in the Myers Gallery. In the Bertelsmann Gallery, an Athens Academy Photography exhibit. Through Apr. 20.

AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) Artwork by Lamar Dodd Art School seniors and graduate students. Through May. BIG CITY BREAD CAFE (393 N. Finley St.) Matthew Scott displays his abstract paintings.

CINÉ BARCAFÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “%” features works by Moon Jung Jang. Through Apr. 18.

CIRCLE GALLERY (UGA Caldwell Hall) Imaginative landscape paintings by Bob Hughes. Through May 1.

EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Digital artwork by Greg Harmon. Through April.

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

Through April.

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.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Photography by Ken Freeman and collage and print work by Chris Ingham. Through April.

GALLERY @ HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “The Flower Show” features paintings, photos, drawings and murals by Rinne Allen, Kim Deakins, Susan Hable, Imi Hwangbo, Carol John and Lou Kregel.

Opening reception Apr. 12. Through June 1.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Georgia Bellflowers” is devoted to antique dealer and furniture maker Henry Eugene Thomas. Through Apr. 15. • “To Make a World” includes 47 paintings

by George Ault and his contemporaries. Through Apr. 16. • “All Creatures Great and Small” features works depicting animals created by self-taught American artists. Through Apr. 20. • “Polly Knipp Hill: Marking a Life Through Etching.” Through June 3. • “Performing Identity: Marina Abramovic, Eleanor Antin and Hannah Wilke.” Through June 10.

• “A Divine Light: Northern Renaissance Paintings from the Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery.” Through June 17. • “Pattern and Palette in Print: Gentry Magazine and a New Generation of Trendsetters” is a collaboration with undergraduate fabric design students at UGA that takes as its inspiration from Gentry magazine. Through June 17.

Thursdays, 10 a.m. FREE! 706-3533373, www.fullbloomparent.com PTSD Support Group (Oconee Veterans Park) PTSD support group for families of veterans. Visit website for details. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.georgiapeacegivers.org Survive and Revive (Athens, Ga) Support for survivors of domestic violence. Second and fourth Tuesdays in Clarke County. First and Third Mondays in Madison County.

6:30–8 p.m. 706-613-3357.

Wonderful Wednesdays (Athens, Ga) For adults with cognitive disabilities. Call for location.

Every other Wed. through Apr. 18, 10:30 a.m. $14. 706-613-3580 f

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (East Campus Rd.) 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.) The annual “Grit Employee Group Art Show” featuring mixed-media works.

Through Apr. 21.

HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Still lifes, portraits and floral paintings by Susie Burch. Through April.

HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (269 N. Hull St.) Oils on canvas and panel by Brittaney McDermott. Through April.

JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) Oils on paper and acrylic on canvas by Stuart McCall Libby. Through April.

JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE DOWNTOWN (297 E. Broad St.) Large portraits by Lea Purvis and a collection of works by several local potters.

JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE EASTSIDE (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) “Spontaneous Art Show” with works by Dan Smith aka See Dan Paint. Through April.

JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE FIVE POINTS (1230 S. Milledge Ave.) Hand-dyed silk paintings by René Shoemaker and abstract paintings by Daego Ulloa.

JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Photography by Robert Lowery.

KUMQUAT MAE CAFÉ (18 S. Barnett Shoals Rd.) A collection of abstract acrylic paintings by Holly Smith.

Opening reception Apr. 15. Through April.

LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) The 2012 MFA Exhibition showcases the works of 19 graduate students. Through Apr. 13.

LAST RESORT GRILL (184 W. Clayton St.) Landscapes, portraits and still lifes by Lauren Nossett.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) The 37th Annual Juried Exhibition of 175 original works by local artists. Through Apr. 21.

MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “Heritage: Natural and Cultural” is a competitive juried show with the Madison Arts Guild. Opening reception Apr. 12. Through May 19.

MAMA’S BOY (197 Oak St.) Convergence Artist Productions presents “Athfest Artist Market Preview,” including samples from Bob Davis, Frank Registrato, Ryan Myers and Caitlin Glennon. Through April.

OCAF (34 School St., Watkinsville) The 17th Annual Southworks Juried Art Exhibition showcases a variety of media produced by artists from around the country.

Through May 11.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Drawings and paintings by Hannah Tindol. Through April.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) Various works from members of the Athens Art Association exhibited in the garden.

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STRAND HAIR SALON (1625 S. Lumpkin St.) Paintings by Peter Thompson. Through April.

TRANSMETROPOLITAN (145 E. Clayton St.) Wax encaustic paintings on pine board by Regina McCormick.

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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WALKER’S COFFEE AND PUB (128 College Ave.) Photographs of acrylic paintings on skin by Lydia Hunt.

WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Works by students of Chase Street School. Opening reception Apr. 11. Through April.

WILLIAM J. THOMPSON GALLERY (263 S. Thomas St.) Sculpture and 3D Art Exhibition hosted by the Georgia Sculptors’ Society. Closing reception on Apr. 27.

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Town Spring Restoration Planting Meet at UGA North Campus Deck

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Matters Of The Heart And Loins I have a friend who had a kid at the same time that I did. She is a single mom, for reasons that are not worth going into, and I have a husband. Our kids have grown together, and now that they are in school, ugly personality traits are starting to come out. My kid is good at sports, but he is not the strongest reader.

We read to him all the time, and we go to the library and the bookstore, and it is important to me that he is engaged in school. We all want our kids to be smart, right?

So, this friend of mine, her kid is not great at sports. He plays, and they play together, but my kid is naturally a better athlete. It doesn’t matter to the kids. They have fun. My kid seems like he is aware of it sometimes, and he takes it easy. Maybe I am projecting that. I don’t know.

In any case, this friend of mine is obviously trying to make up for the fact that her kid isn’t the best athlete by talking about how smart he is all the time. Not a visit goes by where she doesn’t talk about what grade level he is reading at, quizzing him on big words, and making me feel like my kid is inadequate. I never talk about how much better my kid is at sports. In fact, I try not to talk about sports at all.

I am not sure how to respond to this, but I am starting to get really irritated. I have even found myself avoiding her calls, and I feel bad because I know our kids like playing together.

How can I talk to her about this?

Anonymous Maybe being direct is the best way? Like, when she starts talking about the grade level he’s reading at, you could say, “Yeah, [your child’s name] isn’t the best reader, but he really likes books. We try not to make a competition out of it because we don’t want him to feel bad.” If she doesn’t take the hint, then just tell her how you feel. She obviously worries about how her kid is perceived, and without a father in the house she may be worried that she isn’t doing enough. I know she is irritating you, but try to have sympathy for her situation and see if you can’t get her to back off a little.

I am a 30-year-old married woman. I live in a rural area and was recently laid off, so I don’t have health insurance. I went to the local clinic for my annual gynecological exam last week, and when I requested an IUD, I was told by the doctor there that she wouldn’t give me one because I “haven’t had babies yet.” Because of the circumstances, I felt embarrassed and even (I hate to admit it) ashamed, and I immediately dropped the subject. I do not want and have never wanted children, and even if I did this would be a terrible time to have them.

Now I don’t know what to do, because I can’t go back there, I can’t take birth control pills because of my other medical issues, and I am afraid to have sex with my husband because I don’t want to get pregnant. I need help now.

In the Sticks Yikes. That’s quite a response from a medical professional. Planned Parenthood works on a sliding scale, and since they are a nonprofit, you can make interest-free payments for as long as you need to. Go to www.

plannedparenthood.org to find the nearest location and give them a call.

Thank you for chiming in on the “birth control issue.” I am a registered nurse who works in public health. The issue I have with birth control is that not enough people reliably use it. This is technology that humans have figured out, if not perfected. Birth control is generally safe, very effective and can be inexpensive (particularly here at the Health Department).

If young people are going to have sex, which they very clearly are, they need to protected from outcomes they are not prepared to handle including unplanned pregnancy.

Being called derogatory names or having their morals and ethics questioned by old white dudes (not all politicians are, but most) is not helpful and is not going to stop anyone from having sex. The fact is, that in this day and age, every person has the right to decide whether they want to have sex and whether or not they would like to become parents. We should celebrate this freedom and provide education so people can make good decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. It breaks my heart to have teen girls come in after they have already gotten pregnant. In my experience, the top two reasons young girls do not come to get birth control when they are already having sex are embarrassment and cost.

The jackasses in Washington have not had an effect on their behavior but they have definitely hurt their pride, as well as their feelings. Your encouragement will hopefully get some more people into our clinic to learn about their options before some idiot tries to limit them or take them away. Thanks again, Public Health R.N. Thanks for the letter, PHRN. Obviously, you don’t work at the above mentioned clinic. It’s nice to hear from a professional in the field, and I hope that when people see your letter they will realize that there is a lot of support and information available to them.

Damn, people. I don’t wanna keep getting all political on you but what the hell? If you haven’t read it yet, the text for HB 954 can be found here: http://www.legis.ga.gov/ legislation/en-US/display/20112012/HB/954.

It criminalizes abortion after 20 weeks, it doesn’t provide exemptions in cases of rape or incest or mental illness, and despite certain politicians claiming that they are for “smaller government,” it helps the government charge straight into the doctor’s office to tell pregnant women what’s best for them. The only Rep from Athens who voted against it is Keith Heard. You can thank him here: keith. heard@house.ga.gov These guys all voted for the bill: Bill Cowsert: bill.cowsert@senate.ga.gov Frank Ginn: frank.ginn@senate.ga.gov Chuck Williams: chuck.williams@house.ga.gov Doug McKillip: doug.mckillip@house.ga.gov (Though a former Democrat, McKillip actually sponsored this bill. Consider voting for his opponent Regina Quick on July 31.)

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1BR/1BA, nice “Old Athens” apt. View Dwntn. from shady cobblestone street near “The Tree That Owns Itself.” W/D, unique marble slab flrs. Walk to class & Dwntn.

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Basement apt. in 5 Pts. Priv. entrance. $595/mo. incl. utils., W/D & internet access. Call Sharon or Malcolm (706) 369-0955.

Country apt. 1BR/1BA on farm. Quiet setting. $425/mo. + $50 utils., incl. internet & garbage service. Call (706) 224-1708.

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Eastside quadraplex, 2BR/2BA, $500/ mo. & 2BR/1BA, $475/mo. Eastside duplex, 2BR/1BA & FP, $475/ mo. 3BR/2BA & FP, $650/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 353-2700 or cell, (706) 540-1529.

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Commercial Property Eastside offices, 1060 Gaines School Rd. Rent 750 sf. $900/mo., 400 sf. $600/mo. (706) 546-1615 or athenstownproperties.com.

Now pre-leasing for Fall 2012. Baldwin Village, across street from UGA, 2 blocks from Dwntn. Summer move in. 1 & 2 BR apts., water incl., on-site laundry, on-call maint., free parking, no pets. $475-700/mo.

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Condos for Rent 2BR/1.5BA condo for rent. Avail. starting June–Aug. Georgetown Condos near Eastside Kroger. $700/ mo. Call (706) 543-5497.

5 Pts. area condo! 115 Eaglewood Way. Avail. June 1. 2BR/1.5BA. CHAC. new carpet, paint. Small pets OK. Pond on property! $635/mo. (706) 254-2569.

Princeton Ct. 1BR near 5 Pts. & Loop 10. Special $500/mo. Incl. water, gas, trash pick-up, monthly pest control & lawn maint. Call Athena Management, (706) 549-6070.

Best location. 1775 S. Milledge #21, Summit Chase Apts. Walking distance (under 1 mi.) from 5 Pts., Ramsey, Lake Herrick/Oconee Forest & Memorial Park. Access to intramural fields & tennis courts. On-site campus & city bus stops. 2BR/2BA, 2 parking spots, FP, W/D, DW, front/backyards. $680/mo. Jairo, (706) 351-3419.

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Stadium Village. 1BR in gated community w/ pool, gym, laundry facility on site, stainless steel appls., $575/mo. incl. gas, water, trash. Call Athena Management, (706) 549-6070.

Studios & 2BRs across from campus for Fall semester. Also, 4BR at Urban Lofts. Call (404) 557-5203.

Stadium Village. 2BR in gated community w/ pool, gym, laundry facility in building, stainless steel appls., $595/mo. Incl. gas, water, trash. Call Athena Management, (706) 549-6070.

Spacious 2BR/2BA 1 story, ground floor condo at poolside, Appleby Mews. W/D, CHAC, on busline. 290 Appleby Dr. #165. $750/mo. Avail.

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2BR/1BA w/ workshop. Ultra charming, quiet house surrounded by greenspace, w/ all appls., lawn maint. & pest control incl. 13 Min. walk to campus & Dwntn. Avail. Aug. 1. Call Jeff, (706) 714-1807.

2/3BR house avail. now! Also preleasing for Fall. 1, 2 & 3BR houses.

Close to campus & Dwntn. Call (706) 255-0066.

2BR/1BA, 129 Riverdale (June 1), 20 Milledge Ct., 230 O’Farrell (Aug. 1). All have HWflrs., tile BA, W/D. Great locations in Five Points! $650/mo. (706) 548-9797 or www. boulevardpropertymanagement.com.

2BR/2BA on College Station. Huge apt., FP, deck, lots of closets, DW, W/D, CHAC. Avail. 8/1. Great for grad students. Pre–leasing. Pets OK. $575/mo. (706) 338-9173.

145 Woodcrest Dr. 3BR/2BA. Avail. now! CHAC, fenced yd., pets OK, no pet fees! Nice, quiet area. $795/mo. (706) 372-6813.

305 Conrad Dr. 4BR/3BA, open kitchen & LR, lg. BRs, walk-in closets, covered porches, nice yd. $1700/ mo. Avail. Aug. 1. (706) 713-0626, newagepropertiesathens.com.

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Lots of storage space. Detached covered parking & covered patio w/ lg. backyd. perfect for grilling/ tailgating. Off Milledge Ave. near Fraternity/Sorority Row & close to campus. Rent incl. lawn maint. & pest control. Most pets OK w/ dep.

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2BR/1BA w/ utility rm. W/D hookup, CHAC, 5 mi. north of Dwntn. Avail. now! $570/mo w/ sec. dep. (706) 424-1571.

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Close to everything yet private. $950/ mo., negotiable. (706) 310-0096, (404) 558-3218, or bagley_w@bellsouth.net.

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3BR/1BA. Blvd. area, 686 Barber St. Front porch, sm. fenced yd., W/D, DW, high ceilings, HWflrs., some pets OK. Avail. 8/1. Lease, dep., refs. req’d. $825/mo. Call (706) 540-4752.

3BR/2BA. Normaltown/ARMC area.

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Storage building. Pets welcome. Avail.

Aug. 1. Water, trash & lawn care incl. $1200/mo. Aaron, (706) 207-2957.

3BR/2BA completely remodeled house Dwntn. Walk to campus, Dwntn. & Greenway. W/D incl. Avail. Aug. 1.

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340 B Ruth St. 2BR/1BA, Hardwood & tile flrs., covered porch, sm. fenced yd., 1/2 mi. to Dwntn., $800/ mo. Avail. Aug. 1, (706) 713-0626 & newagepropertiesathens.com.

3BR/2BA house for rent.

Oglethorpe Ave. across from the old Navy School. $850/mo. Avail. now! Call (770) 725-1555.

4BR/3BA Victorian home, renovated.

1/2 mi. from campus. Pre-leasing.

New kitchen, W/D, DW, fenced yd., HW. $1700/⁣mo. Huge rms.! Lots of character. Avail. 8/1. Pets OK. (706) 369-2908.

4BR/2BA. Recently updated house, lots of living space. New carpet, HWflrs., fresh paint, landscaping, more. DW, D/W, CHAC. Carport, plenty of storage, lots of room for gardening. $1050/mo. Move-in terms neg. (404) 849-6572.

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2BR/2.5BA townhome, Cedar Bluff, Eastside. $670/mo. w/ W/D, DW, lg. rooms. Perfect for grad. student/ young prof. Pre-leasing for Aug. www.joinermanagement.com. Joiner Management, (706) 353-6868.

5 Pts. 3BR/2BA house w/ white picket fence. Across from UGA baseball field. Walk to class. W/D, HWflrs., CHAC, sec. sys., lg. deck, on busline. Small pet OK (incl. Radio Fence for dog). 190 Pinecrest Dr. $1605 ($535/BR). Avail. 6/1. (706) 714-1100.

2BR/2BA flats & town homes. Patriot Park, $625 w/ W/D, DW, quiet, small 7 unit bldg. Pre-leasing for Aug. Joiner Management, (706) 353-6868. www. joinermanagement.com.

Available Fall. 2, 3, 4 & 5 BR houses.

235 Hill St., 1 or 2BR now & Aug., beautiful apt. in Victorian house.340 Barber St., 3BR/2BA amazing house. 668 Pulaski, 3BR/1BA. 580 Kathwood, 4/5BR. 136 Grove St, 3/4BR. (706) 548-9797, www. boulevardpropertymanagement.com.

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.

Beautiful country home!

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

Neighbors organic farm. Pets welcome. Avail. 8/1. $700/mo. Call Rose (706) 540-5979.

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) 5401529.

Entrepreneurs! Avail. now. Close to town/busline. 3BR/2BA + 2 office/ studio. W/D, CHAC, big kitchen & LR. $800/mo. 395 Oak St. Call Josh at (706) 613-8525.

Hurry for this one! 3BR/2BA + 2 bonus rooms. $850/mo. + $500 dep.

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House Eastside. 3BR/2BA, HWflrs. in BRs, CHAC, W/D incl., garage, sep. dining rm., $795/mo. Call Athena Management, (706) 549-6070.

House Eastside. 2BR, CHAC, DW, W/D incl. Huge great room, $750/ mo. incl. lawn maint. Call Athena Management, (706) 549-6070.

New houses on Oconee St. 4BR/3.5BA. Walk Dwntn. & to campus, HWflrs., sec. sys., walk-in closets, covered porches, covered parking, (706) 713-0626. www. newagepropertiesathens.com.

Pre-leasing 2, 3 & 4 BR houses for Fall.

HWflrs., CHAC, $650-2200/mo. Avail.

8/1. Call Mark, (706) 202-5110.

New elec. heat pump & water heater, nice kitchen, many cabinets. Lg. laundry rm., sun porch, very clean, close to ARMC & UGA Med. School.

No pets. $700/mo. $500 dep. 320 Clover St. Call (706) 549-2830.

Walk to class. Fall 2012. 2BR/1BA, Dwntn. at “Tree That Owns Itself” on cobblestone street. W/D, DW, HW & tile flrs. On bus line. 175-B S. Finley St. $825, incl. all utils. Avail. 8/1. (706) 714-1100.

Houses for Sale House & apt. less than 1 mi. from campus. 2BR/1BA home w/ 2BR/1BA basement apt. Wood floors, fenced yd., great location. $139,500.

Athenstown Properties, (706) 5461615, Prudence.

Madison. Nice antebellum house on 2 acres. 3BR/3BA, L-porch, on Hwy. 83.

10 mi. to Madison, 25 mi. to Athens.

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Instrument repairs avail. Visit http:// www.AthensSchoolofMusic.com, (706) 543-5800.

Dwntn., 1BR/1BA flat, $465/mo.

Pre-leasing for Aug. 2012. Water, gas, trash pick-up incl. Free on-site laundry.

Joiner Management, (706) 3536868.

Boulevard Piano Studio.

Piano lessons taught by local jazz m u s i c i a n R a n d L i n e s . $ 4 0 / h r. boulevardpianostudio@gmail.com or (706) 363-0328.

Fall leasing: 5 Pts. & Dwntn.

3BR/2BA house, $1125, like new, 143 Inglewood Ave. 2BR/1BA house, $750, pet friendly, 163 Inglewood Ave. 2BR apt., 1 block from UGA, $800, 193 Talmadge St. 1BR apt., 1 block from UGA, $550, 191 Talmadge St. 2BR apt., 5 Pts., $700 incl. water, 310 Stanton Way. See at bondrealestate.org. Herbert Bond, Owner/Broker, Lic. #H13552.

Live in town! Sought after Blvd., Normaltown, 5 Pts., Cobbham & Dwntn. locations. Lease for Fall now by calling (706) 546-6900. valerioproperties@gmail.com.

Roommates Roommate needed! $300/mo., 1/3 utils. in 3BR/2BA home. 5-10 min. to campus/mall/grocery store. High speed WiFi. HD Dish Network, CHAC, W/D. Quiet n’hood. No drugs, no drama. 1 rm. Avail. May 1. Call (706) 351-2708.

Rooms for Rent 1BR/1BA suite in 2BR/2BA flat, corner of College & Willow in the historic Art Mill District near UGA & town. Gated courtyd., on Greenway, bamboo woods, pets OK. Avail. now! $350/mo.

(706) 714-7600.

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

Appt. only. (615) 714-9722, www. eadyguitars.com.

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

P re v i o u s c l i e n t s i n c l . R . E . M . , Widespread Panic, Cracker, Bob Mould, John Berry, Abbey Road Live!, Squat. (706) 549-1567.

W e d d i n g b a n d s . Q u a l i t y, professional bands. Weddings, parties. Rock, jazz, etc. Call Classic City Entertainment. (706) 549-1567. www.classiccityentertainment.com.

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

Services Cleaning

Room for rent. $300/mo. + 1/2 utils.

Incl. internet. Eastside of town. Call (706) 461-2584.

I clean for my attor ney, banker & favorite restaurateur & I’d love to house clean for you! I’m local & independent, Earth & pet friendly. Text/call Nick, (706) 851-9087. Email Nick@ goodworld.com.

Huge room for rent w/ private entry. $400/mo. Pay weekly or monthly. W/D, utils. incl. Bigger than master BR. (678) 698-4260.

Home and Garden

For Sale 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.

Go to Agora! Awesome! Affordable!

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

Great summer deals at Worldwide Fashion & Gifts. Unique, affordable clothing, jewelery, purses & more. Visit Facebook for sales, events & festivals. www.ethnicfashion.net, (706) 208-9915.

1375 Prince Ave., Athens.

Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records, at corner of Clayton & College downtown. (706) 369-9428.

Yard Sales Vintage yard sale. Retro clothes, furniture, kitchenware, records, lots of cool stuff! Come see us! Sale starts 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Fri. 4/13 & Sat. 4/14. 150 Dubose Ave. (706) 612-6546.

Music

1BR/1BA, LynnRock Apts. $490/mo. w/ DW, water incl. Blocks from campus off Baxter St. Pre-leasing for Aug. Joiner Management, (706) 353-6868. www. joinermanagement.com.

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1BR/1BA Hillside Apt. $475/mo. $550/ mo. w/ W/D. Water incl. Blocks from campus. Pre-leasing for Aug. Joiner Management: (706) 353-6868. www. joinermanagement.com.

N u ç i ’s S p a c e n e e d s y o u r o l d instruments & music gear! All donations are tax-deductible. Call (706) 227-1515 or come by Nuçi’s Space, 396 Oconee St.

1 day veggie bed(s) installation. Incl. soil amendment, raised bed liners (if needed), reliable weed barrier & choice of veggies. Call/email Summit Landscaping, (478) 318-7973, (706) 614-3387. laurasommet@gmail.com, jbdadisman@gmail.com.

Pets Boulevard Animal Hospital, Prince Ave. April special: free puppy or kitten exam w/ purchase of vaccines.

Contact your favorite Athens Ga vet at (706) 425-5099 or www. downtownathensvet.com.

Jobs

Internships Avid Bookshop is looking for a PT bookseller & some interns! If interested, please send an email for more information. avid.athens@gmail. com.

Opportunities Are you currently receiving mental health treatment? If so, call (706) 3413765 for information about a UGA research study. Earn $30 for 3 hrs. of participation.

Do you or someone you know have a strange addiction? A Major TV Network is offering professional help for all participants. Call (312) 4678145 or email chicagocasting20@ gmail.com.

Do you want to change your drinking? We are conducting a study on a medication for treating alcohol problems. Par ticipation incl. 5 in-person assessments, incl. 4 sessions of individual outpatient treatment for alcohol problems. You will be asked to take a medication or placebo on 2 occasions. No cost for treatment. Receive up to $395 for participating. Call (706) 542-8350 for more info.

Earn up to $750 by participating in research in the Department of Kinesiology at UGA. Women 25-45 years of age are needed for a study examining the effects of a nutritional product on how many calories you burn at rest.

Contact the BCM Lab at (706) 6889297 or ugaprojectwasabi@gmail. com.

Earn up to $30 for completing 3 hr. study. Men & women between ages 18–65 needed. Call Personality Studies at UGA for initial phone s c re e n i n g ( 7 0 6 ) 5 8 3 - 0 8 1 9 , Reference Code B. Mystery shoppers earn up to $100/ day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments.

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Don’t Call Her a Saint

Bettye Dann Co-Founded ARMC’s Nurse Midwifery Clinic

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urses who worked in labor and delivery at Athens General Hospital in the late 1970s knew Elizabeth “Bettye” Dann before they shared a shift with her. They knew, for example, that during quiet spells, Bettye walked over to the newborn nursery to rock a tiny baby she’d delivered hours before. They knew that Bettye’s mere presence calmed the most panicked mothers- and fathers-to-be. The nurses understood, too, that when Bettye asked a question, she expected a straight answer.

Standing five feet, seven inches, cleareyed, confident of her clinical skills, Bettye approached the perilously high infant mortality and morbidity rates in Athens at that time with resolute faith in a simple solution: care for the pregnant woman’s mind and body. The rest would take care of itself. In 1976, she cofounded the Nurse Midwifery Clinic at Athens General with Angie Best, her closest friend and midwifery school classmate. Suddenly, women in Athens and surrounding counties who couldn’t afford a private physician had an option besides last-minute emergency room deliveries with very little prenatal care.

Obstetricians at the hospital, known now as Athens Regional Medical Center, came to agree on a single fact: certified nurse midwives provided a gold standard of care for indigent pregnant women. Fewer and fewer babies of indigent women died during birth, until the number reached almost zero.

Word spread swiftly. The clinic outgrew a small, first-floor corridor in the main hospital and relocated to a standalone building on Athens Regional’s present-day campus. Today, the clinic’s midwives deliver an average of 650 babies each year. When Bettye retired in 2001, she had delivered more than 2,000 newborns with her strong, steady hands. Mothers, daughters and grandmothers who saw nurse Bettye embraced her as kin. They exulted in knowing that Bettye remembered them as persons and not only as patients. They told stories about her. Once, when an exhausted mother in labor pleaded with Bettye to get the baby out, she only smiled and said, “God didn’t put handles on the baby’s head.”

Colleagues noticed Bettye barely acknowledged how many women’s lives she helped improve, or how much self-confidence she inspired. Don’t call Bettye a saint. That might imply martyrdom, and she was no martyr.

Bettye believed in God. She grew up Southern Baptist before joining a Methodist church later in life. Once in Athens, she discovered, through her friend Angie, 8 a.m.

Sunday Mass at the UGA Catholic Center.

She attended so faithfully that Father Jack McDowell mistook her for a full-fledged parishioner. At her request, he put her on the fast track to be confirmed. In Roman Catholicism, a priest anywhere in the world can celebrate Mass, and it will be almost the same one-hour event as anywhere else. Bettye liked that— being part of a larger whole. In retirement, Bettye volunteered all the time at the Catholic Center. She helped cook potluck dinners and packaged goodies for the homebound.

Christmas was a special time. Every year since everyone can’t remember when, Bettye and Angie hosted the Best-Dann Christmas party for friends and colleagues. Guests might not eat all day so they could indulge in liver pâté, spicy crab dip and semi-famous meatballs in the evening. Bettye held court near the front door. No one walked too far before the questions started. How’s the family? Are you finished with school? Is your daughter married? What are the kids doing now?

She asked the same questions to her visitors last June, as she lay wrapped in wires, surrounded by beeping monitors, recovering from her second bypass surgery. The doctors couldn’t offer her many choices and, besides, Bettye imagined—as she always did— success as the only outcome. In a reasonable time after the surgery, she planned to visit Blairsville, home of her beloved cabin in the mountains. From the porch there, she liked to sit with friends and watch the sun rise and set. She probably thought of what could be done back at home. The craft drawer always needed her nimble hands to untangle ribbons. She could sort, with boundless patience, through any puzzle. Nieces, nephews, friends and family needed to keep hearing her voice.

She always told them they were looking good—doing well.

Weeks in the intensive care unit, and later in an acute long-term care hospital, stretched into months. Doctors and nurses frowned as they reviewed Bettye’s charts. She could only keep smiling, reaching up to remove her oxygen mask so she could greet a new visitor, an old friend, one of her babies. In late October, nearly six months after the surgery, the doctors sent her home. She died on Nov. 4, 2011.

Bettye never talked about the end. She had a saying she told young mothers and mothersto-be, who squirmed with the pain and anticipation of childbirth: All in good time. Nature would run her course all in good time.

Kathleen M. Raven

Courtesy Athens Regional Medical Center

(But She Was One)

everyday people Cynthia Jackson, Sales Consultant

215 North Lumpkin St. • Athens, GA

Driving down West Broad Street one morning, I passed a woman outside of a furniture store, hauling lawn mowers and rocking chairs to be displayed out front… in high heels. But what really made me take notice was that she had a big smile on her face and was waving and shouting to her friend driving by. For a second, I actually thought she was hailing me.

I took it as a sign. I immediately made a dangerous lane change sans blinker, followed by a potentially disastrous U-turn, in hope of getting an interview. It was worth it. Living in Athens her whole life, Cynthia Jackson had a lot to share about our city and much more.

FP: Where else have you worked?

CJ: Before I worked at the bank, I worked in industrial plants. So, I worked at DuPont and I worked at Carrier Transicold. When I was at DuPont, I got there right out of high school. I was a machine operator. I did that for almost five years… And then [at Carrier], I was a machine operator, also.

So, at both industrial plants, of course, I had team members I worked with, and we all were on this machine… So, that’s what I did when I first started working. But, I didn’t want to get stuck in working at plants all my life, so I tried to make a change.

Flagpole: So, you are in sales here. How long have you been doing that?

Cynthia Jackson: I’m a sales consultant, yeah. I’ve actually been here for four years and before that I was in the banking industry, so I did that for, like, five years. So, you know, all that consists of selling, because when you work in a bank, you’ve got to promote debit cards, credit cards and all that.

Yeah, I’ve been in sales for four years now.

FP: How long have you lived in Athens?

CJ: I’ve lived in Athens 41 years. I’m 41, so I’ve been here all my life.

FP: Do you enjoy sales?

CJ: Um, kind of. It has its ups and downs. I’ve been very blessed in sales, because ever since I came here I’ve really been doing good. And I know one of my [advantages] being Melissa Hovanes

FP: So, you’ve seen the city change over the years.

CJ: Yeah, for me, being 41 and growing up [here], Athens is totally different from me being a little girl. When I was growing up they had little stores—like, you know, we’ve got the mall now, of course, but I remember all the stores that moved, like Belk and all that. So, all that’s changed… Out on the Eastside, kind of where I grew up at, sometimes when I go over there I don’t even believe it’s still where I grew up at. They’re building so much here in Athens that it’s getting so big, so things have really changed. For the better, of course.

FP: You grew up on the Eastside?

CJ: Like, over on Carver Drive… close to the bypass. So, that’s actually where my grandmama stayed… But, I stayed over there so much, it’s just like I grew up on the Eastside, because I went to school at Cedar Shoals and everything.

FP: Have you been back to Cedar Shoals?

CJ: I actually have. Even my high school has changed, it’s totally a new school. And I have two daughters, 21 and 14. So, my 21-year-old graduated in ‘08 from Cedar, and my 14-year-old is a ninth grader over there. So, I still get to go over there… It has changed, because I’ve been out of school a long, long time.

in sales is I know a lot of people in Athens, because I’ve been here all my life. So, that helps me out with keeping up… Most of all, I just like helping people and having people be happy.

Like if you just came in here and you want to buy something, I want to make sure you get the best deal, the best product, and you’re happy. Because if you’re happy, you’re gonna send somebody else to see me.

FP: And you were a teller at the bank?

CJ: I was a teller at the bank. I sure was…

FP: That takes schooling, right?

CJ: I thought it did, but the only thing I had to do, when I got hired at the bank, I just had to have cash-handling experience. I didn’t go to school for that, so that was a blessing.

I just had to have worked with dealing with money before, you know, like working in stores, like retail stores and stuff like that. So, that’s really the only experience I had. And, of course, I had to take a couple of classes once I got hired at the bank.

FP: Did you enjoy dealing with money every day?

CJ: Yeah, it was OK. I mean, not really; I more liked the environment. You know what I’m saying? I love helping people, that’s my main thing. And, I guess I kind of like that, you know, I’m in, I can dress up, do all that. But, it was OK counting money… I guess I’d like to work back at the bank again, not as a teller. I would want to be something higher up.

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FP: What do you do when you’re not working?

CJ: On my free time, now I’ve kind of become laid back since I got two daughters, and they’re growing up before my eyes. It’s scary, because like I said, my baby’s 14, so time’s just flying by. So, I try to spend my time with my husband and daughter when I’m not working. And I faithfully go to church. I do a lot of things at my church… I’m on a praise dance team at my church.

FP: A praise dance team? Tell me about that.

CJ: The praise dance is awesome… I want to say there’s like eight of us, and we dance in church once a month on the third Sunday… Me and the ladies, we meet every Thursday at our church. We pray and worship, first of all. Talk about each other, like how our week and stuff has been. And we just actually start, like, dancing… A pastor preaches the Word, and you might have different people doing other stuff, but dancing is also a ministry, too.

FP: So, is it like an improvisational kind of dancing, just feeling the music?

CJ: Exactly, just feeling the music and whatever the song may be singing. You know, like sign language? It’s kind of like that, we’ll be doing stuff like that. So, it’s a wonderful thing…

So, that’s really pretty much all I do. I love to shop, don’t let me leave that out. That’s my downfall, but I try to stay away from stores. So, other than that, just being with family. Family is the most important thing to me. And church and work—that’s all I really do.

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