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THIS WEEK’S ISSUE:

Proud to Be Middle-Class?

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Are you middle-class? Am I? What makes us middle-class?

Is it our income? How much or little does it take to qualify as middle-class? What’s the difference between middle-class and poor? Between middle-class and rich? Is it all about money, or are their other values that define our status?

The reason I ask these questions is because President Obama ran his re-election campaign on behalf of the middleclass, and he fought to keep taxes from rising on the middleclass during the “fiscal cliff� maneuverings. It is strange to stake an election and a reputation in defense of a group that nobody can define or point to or wants to belong to.

Considering what I’ve been drawing from Flagpole recently, I am in the lower class economically, but even so, I do not aspire to be in the middle-class, and I think a lot of people feel that way. That’s why it puzzles me that political operatives as smart as the president and his people put so much emphasis on the middle-class.

I came of age at a time when “middle-class� was a pejorative term, especially if you were middle-class, or at least if your parents were. It had come to mean “bourgeois,� “middlebrow,� safe-thinking, uncreative worshippers of the status-quo.

Nobody my age at that time wanted to be middle-class, and I suspect a lot of my contemporaries still sort of cringe at being thought middle-class. If we don’t aspire to be upper-class or rich, we at least prefer not to be defined by class-consciousIt is strange to ness at all.

Take an artist. An artist may stake an election be poor before those $5,000 and a reputation paintings start selling, but her income doesn’t make an artin defense of a ist lower-class. And even after group that nobody she has some money, she still not middle-class. She is an can define or point isartist—even if she’s rich. Same with a writer and an automoto or wants to bile racer. Are those guys on belong to. the NASCAR tracks middleclass? I don’t think so. Neither are they lower-class before they make it, nor are they upperclass when they start winning. Same with football players. A middle-class middle linebacker is an oxymoron. Knocking heads is just not a middle-class pursuit.

I’m serious: Do you know anybody who proudly asserts, “I am middle-class?� Everybody would be happy to announce, “I am secure. I have enough. I don’t have to worry about not being able to pay my bills.� I just don’t know anybody who is proud to call himself middle-class.

At his press conference just before the Senate voted on the fiscal-cliff-avoidance package, the president divided the country into the wealthy two percent and the other 98 percent, which he called the middle-class. I guess he just got carried away, but it made me wonder if even the president himself knows who comprises the middle-class that he has put himself on the line for.

Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe people are proud to be called middle-class or to think they might qualify for this label, but I can’t help feeling that the president won in spite of championing this vague, amorphous group. I think he was right when he said he was fighting for the 98 percent not in the top two percent. It’s just that a lot of those people by definition can’t be in the middle-class, and a lot of them, like me, don’t want to be in it. What’s wrong with just saying “the American people?�

That’s who we are, including the top two percent. That’s the whole point: the top two, as American citizens, should pay their fair share, just as the rest of us should—rich, poor and in-between. And speaking of the poor, that vast population is ignored in the continuing, exclusive emphasis on helping the middle-class.

But there’s no need for us 98 percent of American citizens to feel smug about a tax increase on our better-off brethren. A 5 percent tax hike on $450,000 is $22,500. You wouldn’t want to have to write out a check that big, even if your income was large enough to require it. And don’t forget; you just got a permanent tax break that will keep you from having to write out a check for $2,000 every year. It’s hardly fair, but then the idea that life is fair is so hopelessly middle-class.

Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

News & Features Athens News and Views

Two new commissioners get to work, Broun disses Boehner, and what does downtown development mean for existing student apartments?

Athens Rising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Why Didn’t Walmart Come to Downtown?

Athens artists helped defeat the downtown Walmart. Now it’s time to become more proactive.

Arts & Events Theatre Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 New Year, Old Favorites

January and February look to be unusually rich months for live performance.

Movie Pick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Once Upon a Time in the South

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Top 10 Albums of 2012 . . . . . . . 13 A Weird, Wild, Wonderful Year in Athens Music Flagpole’s writers vote on the year’s best local music.

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TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2012. . . . 13 LIKE TOTALLY!. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 HAND SAND HANDS. . . . . . . . . 16 THE CALENDAR!. . . . . . . . . . . 17 BULLETIN BOARD. . . . . . . . . . 22 ART AROUND TOWN . . . . . . . . 23 CLASSIFIEDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 CROSSWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 COMICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 REALITY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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letters TEACHERS don’t need GUNS While there are no words to express how the whole country wishes that the tragedy in Sandy Hook had never happened, the National Rifle Association did not ease my fears as a teacher in an elementary school when they suggested putting an armed guard in front of every school. This does not protect my students from what is harming them every day.

This does not help me or these children sleep better at night.

This county can’t afford resources and staff in school. My district had to cut our teachers’ aides, and we can’t afford to hire more special education teachers, even though we need them. The state can’t afford safer foster living environments or boarding homes for at-risk kids, but the NRA still offered an expensive solution to hire a guy with a gun to stand in front of the school every day. According to NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre, “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.�

If you need one more reason to be afraid of horrible things that happen rarely, the NRA is great at giving you one; so I feel like it’s only fair if teachers get to speak up and tell you all the other things you should be afraid of, too.

The NRA’s idea to bring guns into schools is one that benefits them and makes us fearful of something that has happened one time.

Yet, there was an armed guard at Columbine, and he was unable to prevent that horrific day. If you ask teachers, many would be terrified of the troubled students who are already threatening our lives and other students’ lives daily by having access to a gun. The kids who already lunge at us, throw chairs, and who already have lunged at police off of the school campus. If the NRA is calling for the federal government to step in, then so am I. There are many bad guys threatening our students every day. If we are to give them what the NRA referred to as “the greatest level of protection,� then we need to make the education of young students our biggest priority by dealing with the bad guys teachers fight off every day.

Every week is a battle against the bad guys who are getting in the way of my students having a safe and wonderful place to learn each day. My students meet bad guys more often then most people know. Sometimes the bad guy is whoever is responsible for taking staff out of our schools so the students have to fight for attention because we have to increase class sizes. Other times, the bad guy is the family that I had to send a child home to after they were removed from their foster home. Having no other options due to funding, the state had to place a student back in a home where an abuser was living because the state can’t afford more safe homes for children. This year, the bad guy was also the

CONTACT US AT P.O. BOX 1027, ATHENS, GA 30603 OR EMAIL US AT LETTERS@FLAGPOLE.COM school district, when teachers had to cut out a reading program (among many other resources we needed) that was successful at helping struggling readers, because it was too expensive. Another bad guy I encountered this week was a situation when one child kept bullying another child, and when his parents were called in, they thought it was funny and said nothing when their child tried to kick the principal in front of them.

Let’s stand up and protect our children from the bad guys that endanger our students every day. The teachers are already fighting this fight, and we desperately need some backup.

Lisa Bendetti Athens

She directs the reader to the new Steak ‘N Shake, saying that the milk shake will leave you “logy,� but that would be worth it. Please!

This is the same as having a music reviewer slam a local band and then say, “You’d be better staying out of the clubs. Go listen to corporate rock on the radio.� That doesn’t happen because the Flagpole understands the aesthetics and politics of the alternative culture when it comes to music. But when it comes to food?

I might as well be reading a non-professional version of USA Today.

Cal Clements Athens

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Cal is, of course, entitled to his opinion, just as I am to mine, but I don’t want people to think of that column as a verdict on corporate I hope the Walmart protesters notice that versus non-corporate food, just a pairing of two Walmart, while removing the Bushmaster—the restaurants that opened around the same time semi-automatic used by the Newtown, CT mass and offer very different things to mostly very murderer—from its Internet sales format, still different clientele. It is a food writer’s responsisells that abomination in its stores. Shouldn’t bility, to do her job correctly, to eat as much of the outrage over Walmart’s child exploitation what nature and man provide as possible and in poor nations and labor practices here at to see how it succeeds on its own merits. If you home extend to its sale of guns that are not are vegan and health-focused, Steak ‘N Shake is needed for hunting probably not the best or personal protecrestaurant for you. If tion? Isn’t this a you are looking for BUMPERSTICKER OF THE WEEK: greater moral issue a quick hamburger than those that have and fries that are an drawn ire toward this improvement over the amoral business? ones at many other Thanks, Bob. Send your sticker-sightings to letters@flagpole.com.

I hope our comcorporate chains, it munity can muster may well be. The real the energy to conquestion, for me, is demn this company for profiting from the sale “Is it good?� That’s how I assess what I eat of weapons that have been used time and on a professional basis and have been doing so time again to slaughter innocent citizens, now for eight years, during which time I have chamincluding our nation’s children. Let Walmart pioned many a small, local business and been know that the citizens of our community will disappointed in many a chain. Also vice versa. boycott and picket if necessary as long as it Different people have different priorities when sells these assault weapons knowing that they it comes to what they eat. My job is to give are the favorite weapon of mass murderers and you information and some opinion and let you equally insane gun nuts who somehow glean decide for yourself if you want to go somewhere a second amendment right to own and market or not. The restaurant business is a tough one, this unacceptable means of mass destruction. but I do no one any favors by handing out “A�s Hue Henry for effort all around.

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Recently, your food writer just about trashed the new vegan restaurant [Broad Street Coffee], saying, “The seaweed salad, which combines red dulse and green wakame seaweed with veggies and an Asian dressing, needs more protein than the sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds can provide and, despite filling your tummy, will leave you hungry and cranky a few hours later.�

I just learned a new way that the UGA Athletic Association rips off loyal fans (of which I am one). On the postseason ticket order sheet, I had the opportunity to order crappy seats for the Capital One Bowl for $87 or “premium sideline� for $92. Naturally, I ordered the $92 seats, but I got the crappy $87 seats anyway. It turns out that the $92 seats are a bait-and-switch reserved for deep-

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HEY CYCLISTS, GET LIGHTS I am a grad student at UGA and make a short drive most nights to campus for studying and class work. I drive down Lumpkin and am flabbergasted at the bikes I notice that don’t have any lights on them!

At the risk of sounding like I ought to be carrying a cane and shouting phrases like “You whippersnapperâ€? and “You didn’t see THAT when I was your age‌â€? I appeal to the students—(who else would it be?) who make any trip at night on their bike—to GET A FREAKING SET OF FRAKKING BIKE LIGHTS!!!

Even when driving at 35 miles per hour, the distance between a darkened rider and an automobile when the driver finally decides to look up from the texting or the burger or the radio or (heaven forbid) actually out the front windshield, is too short to be of any use if the driver decides that he doesn’t want to hit the biker. Let’s face it, counting on the vigilance of the Athens community [of] drivers is‌ Let’s just say that the trust is misplaced.

If a biker makes itself visible at a great distance, then the driver KNOWS the biker is there and probably will make allowances when passing. I have found this to be the case, overwhelmingly so, because I make myself noticeable when biking. When one is seen, the drivers are willing to share the road. It is the biker’s responsibility to be seen!!! Get a bright light for your handlebars (not the little three-million candlepower spy-chip that sticks to your helmet. HELMET? Oh, don’t get me started‌) and a blazing red beacon for the tail. These can be gotten cheaply on Amazon (BELL brand is bright, mildly rugged and so freaking ugly that no one will steal it), so no whining!! One can also get very nice rechargeable sets that can blaze a path through pea soup!

So, all this is to ask if your distinguished paper could take a few inches of print (or electrons) to remind the youngsters that no one has to get squished while riding at night, that the way to keep from becoming road pizza is to be VISIBLE, and a reliable way to do that is to equip one’s bike with a bright, white light fixed to the handlebars and a screaming red beacon in the rear.

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city dope Athens News and Views Meet the New Boss(es): Two new AthensClarke commissioners, Allison Wright and Jerry NeSmith, were sworn in last Wednesday, and NeSmith wasted no time getting down to business. The former planning commissioner brokered a compromise between a developer and residents of the Creekside Manor subdivision over a proposed fast-food restaurant at the neighborhood’s entrance across Highway 78 from the Caterpillar plant. Well, it won’t be a fast-food restaurant anymore. After some confusion that required a brief break, the commission approved a rezoning from residential to commercial, along with a set of restrictions on uses, hours and lighting that all sides said they can live with. It’s an auspicious start for NeSmith, who has replaced Ed Robinson representing the Atlanta Highway area. (Wright succeeds Alice Kinman in the Five Pointscentric District 4.)

too often, especially when it comes to development, ACC is reacting to something that’s already in the works, like the Selig development downtown, and so they’re behind the eight ball from the beginning. Grappling with what to do with the inevitable vacant suburban apartment complexes now, well before anyone moves into a new building downtown, is a smart move. As commissioners will find if they move forward with the study Girtz has requested, there are plenty of tax and zoning incentives out there for redevelopment.

Blake Aued

Go West, Old Man: U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, 66, was among a dozen Republican congressmen to oppose keeping John Boehner as House speaker. Broun cast his vote for Allen West, a one-term Florida Republican who lost his reelection bid in November. (Apparently, speakers don’t have to be members of Congress.

They can pick any old yahoo off the street!) Broun cited Boehner’s failure to get a fiscal cliff deal that cut spending. He did not mention a proclivity the tea party darling West shares with Broun: calling Democrats Nazis and Communists.

Voting against Boehner for speaker would prove very useful if one were to, say, challenge a more moderate GOP senator in a primary.

Like—just to throw a name out there—Saxby Chambliss.

But it won’t do Broun much good in the House. After the new Congress was sworn in, he reintroduced legislation to ban abortion and audit the Federal Reserve. Guess how far Boehner will let those bills get.

Help Stacey-Marie: Local artist, photographer and musician Stacey-Marie Piotrowski was Probate Judge Susan Tate congratulates new ACC Commissioner Allison hit by a pickup truck while ridWright on four years of late nights and angry phone calls. ing her bike on Talmadge Drive Dec. 19. The driver, Matthew Commissioner Mike Hamby will serve as Brian Andrews, 29, blew slightly over the legal mayor pro tem this year—helping Mayor Nancy blood alcohol limit of 0.08 percent and was Denson craft the budget, and representing the charged with DUI, according to ACC police. city and running meetings when she can’t be Piotrowski suffered severe injuries, will be there—after two years of Commissioner Andy out of work for some time and is uninsured, Herod serving in that role. “I’m glad the reign so she needs help with medical bills and living of terror is over,� Hamby said. expenses. Her friend Serra Ferguson has set up a page at Youcaring.com to take donations Planning Ahead: Downtown Athens will have and had raised $2,363 as of press time. (See about 1,500 more beds in a few years than it the online version of City Dope for a link.) does now, most of them likely filled by colFerguson is also looking for a nonprofit to lege students. What will happen to the places donate a car because Piotrowski won’t be able where those students live now? Commissioner to ride a bike—her primary mode of transporKelly Girtz wants answers. tation—for a while due to her injuries. “I think we’ve all seen the burgeoning development in the downtown core, and, I Pardon Our Progress: Some of you may have think, to a large degree, that’s a good thing, noticed that we launched a new version of given that we’ve got students living in close Flagpole.com over the holidays. It’s not quite proximity to the university, so we’re seeing ready for prime time yet, but when it is, Music environmental benefits,� Girtz said. “We’re Editor Gabe Vodicka and I have lots of cool certainly going to see public safety benefits stuff planned, so stay tuned. If you have any as a result of all this development. But at the bright ideas (or death threats or whatever) same time, we have to ask the question of send ‘em to news@flagpole.com, tweet me, what does this mean for outlying areas, and hit me up on Facebook or, if you’re really oldwhat does this mean for existing multi-familyfashioned, pick up the phone. No telegrams, zoned areas?� smoke signals or carrier pigeons, please.

It would be nice to see the commission try to get out in front of an issue for once. All Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

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capitol impact athens rising The circus returns to Atlanta next week when Georgia’s legislators convene the 2013 session of the General Assembly. You can expect some fussing and fighting among the lawmakers, but it will seem quiet when compared to the war being fought in Washington over debt ceilings and spending issues. There is a good reason for that. There’s a real twoparty system at work in Congress, so you’ve always got enough members in the minority party to keep the majority party busy. In Georgia, we’ve operated through a one-party system of politics. For a long time it was controlled by the Democratic Party, but for the last decade the Republicans have been in charge and hold nearly two-thirds of the seats in the Legislature.

With that kind of control, it’s only natural that things should run more quietly. It should be a quieter session for sure in the Georgia Senate, which was divided by a power struggle for the past two years between Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and a faction headed by President Pro Tem Tommie Williams (R-Lyons) and Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock). Williams stepped down from the pro tem post, and Rogers left the Senate entirely to accept a state job. With a new leadership team running the Senate’s Republican caucus, Cagle should regain some of the power he lost the past two years.

You’ll hear a lot of talk about the need to clean up legislative ethics by putting a limit on the amount of money lobbyists can spend for free meals and drinks for lawmakers. A bill could actually be passed to rein in the lobbyists, but it’s hard to believe that legislators are going to derail that particular gravy train.

Immigration has been an issue that has sparked a lot of debate over the past few years, but that one may recede in importance.

There won’t be any major expansions of the immigration control law (HB 87) that was passed in 2011 as the debate over immigration reform shifts to the federal level.

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If anything, legislators could pull back on the provision in HB 87 that requires business owners and professionals to submit documentation proving their citizenship when they renew their business or occupational licenses.

That part of HB 87 had some unintended consequences for people like Secretary of State Brian Kemp and Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, whose offices issue thousands of licenses each year. The immigration law has slowed down that process.

“This took an automated process and made it manual,” Kemp said. “This has resulted in five times longer wait times for renewals and greatly increased the workload of the Professional Licensing Board Division during already strained budget conditions.”

Bills have already been introduced to roll back that part of HB 87, so that once you’ve documented your citizenship, you don’t have to keep proving you are a citizen every year at license renewal time.

If there are any loud arguments in this session, they likely will involve the extension of a Medicaid provider fee that the state’s hospitals have paid since 2010. If that fee is not renewed by the General Assembly, it will blow a $400 million hole in a Medicaid program that is already facing financial problems. That in turn could force small rural hospitals around the state to close.

Some of the more conservative lawmakers may try to pass a “personhood” amendment that confers full legal rights on fetuses at the instant of conception. This is a favorite tactic of activists who want to make abortions illegal. House Speaker David Ralston has already been sending signals that he doesn’t want to deal with these kinds of social issues this session, which could put the lid on any discussion about it. That’s one more reason to think this will be a quiet session for lawmakers.

Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com

Why Didn’t Walmart Come to Downtown?

There may be no new Walmart in Athens, infrastructure and more interesting scenery. but that doesn’t mean other communities have So, why is our particular Southern college been so lucky. town known around the world?

According to a story in the Decatur Metro, This creative community, through song, Selig Enterprises recently received all the writing, painting, photography and video has necessary permits to begin building a Walmart so effectively laid out our intense and unique there. It’s an interesting contrast to the recent visions of this community in ways that put statement Selig Senior Vice President Jo Ann the cinematically lazy time-lapse (synced up Chitty made to Flagpole: “It wasn’t specifically to generic out-of-town muzak) video released about Athens. There was a corporate decision to promote the downtown master plan to to suspend [urban store building] because shame. If “After It’s Gone” hinted at a Galtthe stores weren’t performing the way they esque abandonment of Athens, when there’s wanted them to.” But Decatur is hardly alone: no longer a “reason to stay here,” what might Plenty of communities are undergoing the happen if the narrative and visionary power of same sorts of battles that we endured locally Athens’ creative community were really taken last year, against Walmarts large and small. to heart by local decision-makers?

Walmart’s urban strategy continues unabated and is even accelerating. An October story from Wall Street Journal affiliate Marketwatch reports that the mega-retailer plans to open 500 of the urban stores by 2016. Hardly the suspension Chitty pointed to.

If Selig’s claims don’t stand up, how else can we resolve Walmart’s withdrawal? Maybe Selig and Walmart realized what Athenians had been saying the whole time— that it was a bad design? Or maybe it was the national media blitz that culminated in Patterson Hood and the Downtown 13’s well-circulated music video? Rumors last summer suggested that Hood and the gang did indeed get some airplay in Walmart’s headquarters of Bentonville, AK, making downtown Athens less appealing than other communities where urban Walmarts could be built first. Spokesmen were noncommittal throughout the process and, reportedly, the company tabled the downtown Athens store before ultimately rejecting Patterson Hood and his musical cohorts deserve more credit for it. Of course, Selig wouldn’t offer generating publicity against a downtown Walmart. a sportsmanlike congratulations to the Athens musicians for a PR battle well-fought, certainly not halfway Kishi Bashi lent a song to Microsoft, and through the game. Selig’s still got a few hisof Montreal was selling Outback steaks for a toric structures it needs permission to knock while. Kudos to them. Maybe there’s somedown, after all. thing to their ability to leverage national All the places that are invoked in the attention for commercial purposes. Consider music video for the protest song, “After It’s that, recently, the University of Georgia Gone,” are still in as much peril as they ever quite successfully featured R.E.M.’s “Oh My were, despite the defeat of Walmart. Local Heart” in a commercial that emphasizes the Main Street businesses are still giving way to emotional connection that people feel to generic apartments and gentrification; bullAthens and UGA, with a chorus triumphantly dozers are still aimed at Jittery Joe’s Roasting declaring that “this place is the beat of my Co., and the Murmur trestle is still being left heart.” It’s fairly powerful, for a commercial. to rot. While the sentiment of Hood’s song Compare that to the Athens Convention and was appropriate for that moment, providing a Visitors Bureau’s bulldawgy pun of a slogan flag to rally around, encouraging Athenians to “Life Unleashed.” While most university public hold the line against big business, it misses service announcements don’t generate news the greater power in the unlikely story of stories, blog buzz and thousands of YouTube Athens, GA. views as the R.E.M. one did.

The trestle, the roaster and all those other If an R.E.M song can help convince nostalplaces have attained their significance primar- gic alumni to whip out their checkbooks and ily as representations of the hard work put in donate, or tip the decisions of high schoolby creative entrepreneurs over the decades, ers about where to enroll—essentially what and while the raw matter of those places may to invest in or where to live—what else is be in jeopardy, the hard work and creativpossible? Rather than being voices for hire, ity that organized that matter is much more suppose our nationally recognized artists and powerful than we give it credit for. Clemson, musicians used their platform to frame Athens’ SC, Columbia, SC, Auburn, AL, Tuscaloosa, future in more interesting terms, to court the AL and Knoxville, TN are just a few of a host best that might migrate here, rather than fend of dull college towns in the South, all quite off the worst? similar on paper. In fact, some are better than us on paper, with larger populations, better Kevan Williams

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wth? athens Painting the Town It’s a safe bet that if I’m not busy contemplating odd commercial signs, subversive cross-stitchery or failed subdivisions, I’m probably thinking about random paintings on the sides of buildings. So, when someone asked me to find out what the deal is with the chrysanthemums painted on, among other places, Athens Blueprint and the roof of the downtown Jittery Joe’s roasting facility, I eagerly agreed.

The woman behind the flowers, Lou Kregel, is not a graffiti artist, although her work might be mistaken for it. You won’t find her skulking in an alley with spraypaint-stained fingers, tagging some lost wall with big bubbly letters that no one over 40 can decipher.

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explains. “Also, they’re relatively easy to paint. That’s important, because I’m getting more and more people who want me to paint them in their houses or backyards.”

What started out as a way to help the owner of the Big City Bread building prettify the place has proven so popular that Kregel has painted about 35 of the mums for Athens businesses and homes. She says most people really like the flowers, theorizing that it’s their randomness that makes them compelling.

“There’s no reason for them,” she says. “They’re just weird.”

Of course, her flowers also have their fair share of critics.

“This one guy I know, he moved in to a house that had a mum on the front door,” she says. “He hated it, so he put an American flag over it. Then someone stole the flag, so he put up a Jolly Roger.

It’s weird, too, because he’s a gardener.

“Another time, I went to this plumbing shop to see if I could paint one on their building. They said no, they’d rather have an American flag.”

I ask her if she thinks that there’s an inverse correlation between liking American flags and hating giant technicolor chrysanthemums, and if so, what this could mean. She offers: “Well, maybe people think the chrysanthemums are too hippie-ish? Maybe they don’t want their customers thinking they like artists? I don’t know. Maybe the people who don’t like them are more conservative. But I don’t really think it’s any kind of political statement.”

I consider suggesting a new line of red-white-and-blue or camouflage chrysanthemums but fear that the collision of two opposing worldviews in a single image might cause an explosion, or a rent in the space-time continuum, or something. So, instead, I ask her more about Feng Shui. It’s one thing to paint your door red or hang up a mirror in your living room to encourage your own individual happiness and prosperity. Does she really think she can affect the fortunes of a whole town just by the strategic painting of mums?

“Well, people think, ‘I’ll organize my office according to Feng Shui principles, and then I’ll be really successful!’ But One of Kregel’s chrysanthemums on a building near Hill and Chase streets. actually, what happens is those guidelines make it easier for you to get your Instead, Kregel is using her powers for good. Her hypnotic, work done, so, then, because of that, maybe you become more repeating graphical patterns can be found all over Athens’ com- successful. I do think it matters,” she says. “I think it’s so mercial landscape, tying together, for example, the decor at important that your surroundings are beautiful. I grew up in Ted’s Most Best, or livening up the atmosphere at Salon DM3.

Texas. It was so ugly and depressing. Seeing something beautiAnd in what has to be some kind of benediction for this article ful affects how you think and how you feel.” from the Post-Punk Universe, I also learned that Kregel’s art I ask her if there is any other public art in Athens that graced the cover of Sugar’s album, File Under Easy Listening, inspires her. just as the closing track of Copper Blue (the band’s first album) “I really love David Hale’s mural on the side of Sunshine finished playing on my stereo.

Bicycles. And Kris Davidson, who painted the old Georgia So, why is this accomplished fine artist spending her time Theatre. His patterns were so precise and exact. Athens is such painting flowers on buildings? It’s because she hopes that a beautiful place because artists and other people who care her exuberant, vivid chrysanthemums will positively influence have gone to the trouble to preserve what makes it beautiful. the way Athenians see their town, and will inspire others to Like Michael Stipe, and his efforts to save the building where express their own creativity. If there’s an opposite of “vandal,” The Grit is. I want to do something positive for the community, Kregel is it. too. Maybe it will inspire other people to get out and put their “It’s hard to resist the urge to make everything beautiown art up. People who live here who have vision need to do ful,” she tells me, “but I always ask permission to paint on a something about it. We need to spend our time on things that building.” will have an effect.”

An ideal spot for one of Kregel’s works is a neglected, Whatever one feels about the aesthetic value of Kregel’s unnoticed place, one that others may look at but don’t really flowers, it’s hard to argue with her contention that a town full see. Her art is a visual “WTH?,” surprising people with unexof involved and passionate residents is a good place to be. pected bursts of color and challenging them to look at familImagine the interesting mayhem and amusing lawsuits that iar landscapes with new eyes. Thus, we have an abandoned would ensue if more of us followed her example, turned off church with a flower blooming on its doors, and a concreteour televisions and exorcized our artistic impulses in a pubblock loading dock sporting gaudy, cheerful petals. But why lic forum. I vote we find our creative voices and let them be chrysanthemums? heard. As the success of her public art demonstrates, there’s no “Feng Shui [the Chinese system of arranging buildings and good reason to remain mum. interiors] says that chrysanthemums invite harmony and happiness into the home, so that’s why I chose them,” Kregel Robin Whetstone

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Foreclosing on Foreclosures Programs Help Low-Income Homeowners

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers work on a Habitat house on Carter Drive.

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his is not your typical story about home foreclosures. This one has a happy ending.

Take Jae Troy, who bought a home with his wife and baby near Bogart.

Despite juggling school expenses—he’s gone back to college to get his degree—and a modest family income, the Troy family is able to make their monthly mortgage payment.

That’s because Troy and several hundred other low-income homeowners in the Athens area purchased their homes through programs that aim to get families into their own homes.

And as a result, despite the weak job market and the expenses that arise as a homeowner, there are no foreclosures among this group of otherwise high-risk borrowers.

Troy bought his home through the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, but the Athens Land Trust and the Athens Housing Authority offer similar programs. While the process for getting into a home is different for each organization, the end result is a financially stable family and fewer foreclosed homes on the market.

Granted, Athens enjoys a lower foreclosure rate than most of the state. One of every 834 properties in Clarke County received a foreclosure filing in September, according to the most recent data compiled by RealtyTrac, a national real estate forecasting company. (One in every 529 Oconee County properties entered foreclosure.) Overall, though, RealtyTrac ranked Georgia with the sixth-highest foreclosure rate in the country, reporting 1 in 532 properties entering foreclosure.

The very few foreclosures among homebuyers who go through the Habitat, Land Trust and AHA programs are not just related to the low purchase price (homes typically sell for less than $85,000). It’s also a deeper connection to their home and their community that helps keep families on the right track, experts say.

“Some programs, they sell a family a house and it’s very hands off,” ALT Director

An Athens Land Trust house in the Hancock corridor neighborhood of Operations Heather Benham says. “Ours, we generally consider ourselves partners with a family from here on out. Because we want them to be successful, we want the house to stay good because it’s a good asset to the community and the program to help other families.”

Support from the Ground Up

the construction of their own home, they will be sure it’s done right, Executive Director Spencer Frye says. “I think you get vested into this process, through the selection criteria and the idea that, I would venture to say, 99 percent of homeowners don’t even get a At ALT, the organization renovates an chance to build their own house,” he says. older home or builds a new, energy-efficient “We assign homeowners as quality control for one, then sells it to a family who earn no more than 80 percent of the area’s median their own house.” income—for example, $42,750 for a family of Families may qualify for the Habitat program when they earn 60 percent or less of three. Athens First Bank & Trust works with the local median income, but Frye said many ALT to secure a mortgage, and if the family of their homeowners make far less than that. ends up selling the home in the future, they must sell it back to ALT, so that another low“A lot of folks come in at about 35 (percent); income family may have a if I see a 40 percent, I’m excited. We rarely break 50 shot at an affordable house (prices range from $60,000 “I think, sociologically, this percent.” In Clarke County, to $95,000). type of affordable housing according to Habitat’s latest guidelines, a family of “My feeling is, one model harkens back to reason it works is because three earning 35 percent of we say we’ll buy the house the barn-raising days. It’s the median income brings home $18,725 a year. back,” Benham says, “So, community driven.”

Habitat has built 76 on the front end, as a homes since the Athens developer, we try to make something that’s worth buying back. Whereas chapter got its charter in 1988, and three most times, people are building something to homes since then have changed hands, not counting a few that were sold due to the sell and that’s it.” The program has completed 18 houses, has another 56 under contract, and death of a homeowner, Frye says.

Because Habitat self-finances its homes, none of their clients have got into foreclosure, it also has more leeway in setting payment she says.

That same connection to a house is also amounts and schedules. Although both Athens the driving force behind Habitat for Humanity.

Land Trust and Habitat work with families on budgeting and payments, being your own bank When a homeowner volunteers 500 hours to adds some flexibility, Frye says. At the same build someone else’s home, then supervises

Kristen Morales

theatre notes New Year, Old Favorites January is typically a slow month for theater. Stage folk have the same holiday distractions as the rest of us, and theater-goers tend to hesitate a bit before going out into the cold. January 2013, however, looks to be an unusually rich month for live performance, especially (with one notable exception this month) of the family-friendly variety.

Jae Troy, who lives in Bogart in a home he built through Habitat for Humanity, organizes his schoolwork in his living room. Troy recently started taking classes to learn architectural drawing, inspired by the work he did on his home and others. time, Habitat includes a buyback clause in the Habitat office, came up after he was fully sale of the home; the organization gets to buy invested in the program as a potential homeback the property for the same price as what buyer. “It’s independence, definitely indepenthe family has put into it. “But after 25 years, dence,” he says of owning a home. “And it’s it’s yours free and clear,” he added. “You don’t an all-around good thing to own something, have a lot of turnover in these properties especially as much as it’s helped me out.” because these folks are so invested.”

Troy says he never saw himself as a home Another program run by the Athens builder. But after volunteering with Habitat Housing Authority has helped bring new, and working on homes for months, he realized owner-occupied homes to areas that once he enjoyed swinging a hammer and teaching were run-down neighborhoods. AHA has built others, too. Today, he’s studying computer22 single-family homes in the East Athens, aided design to make his own house plans, Hancock and Brooklyn neighborhoods, and and he spends so much time at Habitat that it none have gone into foreclosure, according to turned into a full-time job.

Marilyn Appleby, marketing and communicaThe down economy has forced these orgations director. Another development of 12 nizations to rethink how the programs are homes, Savannah Heights structured, reacting to in East Athens, has four both uncertain homebuy“Just because somebody homeowners. ers and lenders. Recently, AHA’s requirements sales have slowed because doesn’t make a bunch of also include a combinapotential buyers are money doesn’t mean they’re unsure about their job, tion of credit counseling, a minimum income and Appleby notes. And it’s lazy. It means they don’t a continued connection been difficult finding make a bunch of money.” with AHA after the sale, financing, Benham says.

Appleby says. “After pur“So, we’re working on crechase, homebuyers must attend post-purchase ating new programs so we have more options, counseling within the first year of purchasand not just for our buyers,” she says. “It’s ing the home,” she says. “After the one-year kind of hard already for anyone to get a mortperiod, the AHA takes a less direct relationgage, and it’s just going to get harder, which ship with the buyer yet remains a resource if is a scary thought.” there are questions or concerns.”

A drop in funding has also forced Habitat With the AHA, home buyers get two mortto rethink how it defines the concept of gages, one through a traditional lender for affordable housing, Frye says. “If you already at least $70,000 and another through federal own your home and you can’t afford to fix grants. The federal loan is repaid when the your roof, then you need affordable houshome is sold. ing,” he says. “So, we’ve branched out in these other areas, where we can help people with these other issues.” Habitat now helps remodel bathrooms and build wheelchair ramps, and a new weatherization program Aside from the credit counseling and some helps homeowners save on their utility bills— flexibility with payments—something not something the local nonprofit ACTION Inc. has available for mortgage holders through, say, been working toward as well.

Bank of America—the low-income homeownWhether it’s keeping people in their existers who enter these programs benefit from ing homes or gathering an army of volunteers an intangible aspect of owning a home: the to construct a new one, the idea that the inherent successes that go along with housing homeowners are part of a larger community is stability. what makes the programs a success.

“This is the first generation, for many, “I think, sociologically, this type of affordwho even owned a home,” Frye says. “Think able housing model harkens back to the barnforward to how this will affect generations raising days. It’s community driven,” Frye to come for this family. Creating a model of says. “That has an effect on the homeowners, homeownership, the children will do better on as well as the community viewpoint of the-low their schoolwork, they will have less behavincome homeowner… Just because somebody ioral problems, they will be more likely to own doesn’t make a bunch of money doesn’t mean their own business and go to college. Those they’re lazy. It means they don’t make a bunch are all the traits of children of homeowners.” of money.”

It’s reflected in Troy’s life, too. Even his job, as program manager for the Athens Kristen Morales

Families on a New Path

Speakeasy: The Oconee Youth Playhouse presents its run of the 2002 musical Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Oconee County Civic Center Friday–Sunday, Jan. 11–13 and 18–20. Based on the 1967 film, the play

by Jeanine Tesori, Dick Scanlan and Richard Morris follows a young woman of the Jazz Age who moves to New York with the intention of marrying for money. Caught up in the world of flappers and gin joints, Millie soon runs into trouble of the worst sort. The play has enjoyed continuous popularity since its Broadway debut, and OYP’s production should please.

Showtimes for Friday and Saturday are at 7 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, and $12 for children 12 and under at the door. Call 706769-2677 for more information.

the Classic Center to do what he does best: wry, observational comedy delivered with the timing of a championship boxer. Seriously, the man really is one of the best in the world at what he does. Even if you prefer your subject matter with a bit more edge (and I must admit I do), a Seinfeld show is a tutorial in professional standup. Definitely worth going if you can get tickets. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $60 and $75 and available at www.classiccenter.com.

Shotgun Wedding: The UGA Theatre will kick off the new year with a perennial crowdpleaser, the 1960 musical The Fantasticks

by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones (not that Tom Jones). Officially the longest-running musical in theater history with a continuous off-Broadway run of 42 years, the show turns Romeo and Juliet on its head, being the story of two fathers who stage a feud between their families in order to get their son and daughter together. This promises to be a great production for fans of musicals and is certain to sell out.

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Decadence: While I believe wholeheartedly, and have stated as much many times in this column, in collaboration between the various arts communities in this town, it also means having more names to remember and mention. I left some people out of my mention of the first Insurrection Ball last October, and for that I apologize.

The second event, Insurrection Ball V2.0: Nuclear Winter, will be brought to us The UGA Theatre’s production of The Fantasticks runs at the Seney-Stovall by the fetish perforChapel, Feb. 5–10. mance group Sirens of Sin and the DJ The Fantasticks runs at the Seney-Stovall collaborative BeatmatchedHearts. For those who missed the first one, the Insurrection Ball Chapel Tuesday–Sunday, Feb. 5–10, at 8 p.m., with a 2:30 p.m matinee on Sunday, Feb. 10. combines live performance, cabaret, ambient Tickets are $12 for the general public, $7 art and dance mixes with a decidedly dark, for students with ID, and can be ordered by alternative and sexy perspective. Performers phone at 706-542-4400 or 888-289-8497 (toll will include the Sirens’ Preya, DJs Incubus and Lexus Luthor, and live synthwave by New free), or purchased online at http://2012.pac. uga.edu/Calendar.aspx.

Army, along with shiny things from a number of local artists. This is a grownup show with And One for the Kiddies: The Classic Center grownup things happening, and guests are Theatre plays host to the touring company encouraged to dress in their best fetish, goth, of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the enorclub or evening wear and accessorize with a mously successful Broadway version of the very open mind. animated film about a girl trapped in a castle Insurrection Ball V2.0 drops the bomb with an enormous man-dog and his coterie Saturday, Jan. 12, at 9 p.m at Go Bar. of talking, singing household knick-knacks, Admission is $5 at the door. all bound by a curse that can only be broken by the power of true love. This will be lavish, Master of His Domaine: This should be a twohigh-end stuff and a great event for adults sentence blurb—“Jerry Seinfeld is playing and kids, half of whom will already know the the Classic Center on Thursday the 24th. songs. The show is one night only, Friday, Feb. Go.”—but I’ve got newsprint to fill. Seinfeld, for decades the standup comic’s standup comic 8, at 8 p.m. Tickets run from $20 to $70 and are available at www.classiccenter.com. and star of a TV show so popular it introduced new words and phrases into the freaking John G. Nettles English language, is making a whistle-stop at

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

• indicates new review ALEX CROSS (PG-13) I’ve never read one of James Patterson’s bestsellers featuring police detective/forensic psychologist Alex Cross, but I did see Kiss the Girls, which I recall enjoying.

Alex Cross is no Kiss the Girls. In Detective Dr. Cross’ third cinematic case, Tyler Perry takes over for the much more capable Morgan Freeman, who portrayed Cross in Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Perry’s Cross must hunt down Picasso (a muscular skeleton that once was Jack from “Lost”), a professional assassincum-serial killer whose first murder is a mass one.

ANNA KARENINA (R) Joe Wright reunites with his Pride & Prejudice and Atonement star Keira Knightley for what could be another Oscar heavyweight.

Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard (Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead) adapted Leo Tolstoy’s acclaimed novel about the titular aristocrat (Knightley) who embarks on an affair with young Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kick-Ass). (Ciné) BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (NR) 1961. Audrey Hepburn is Holly Golightly in this iconic film about a naive New York socialite. (UGA Tate Theatre) CLOUD ATLAS (R) For the ambitious Cloud Atlas, the Wachowski siblings and Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) have masterfully adapted David Mitchell’s award winning novel, intermingling six disparate stories, spanning from 1849 to 106 Winters After the Fall. Each anecdote stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Susan Sarandon, Hugh Grant and more in varying layers of makeup.

A DARK TRUTH (R) A former CIA operative (Andy Garcia), who now host a political talk show, heads to South America after a corporate whistleblower hires him to expose a massacre that her company covered up. Eva Longoria and Forrest Whitaker join Garcia as a pair of political activists. Writerdirector Damian Lee has his name on a lot of movies, but none of them are good; based solely on title and cast, my fave might be Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe, starring Jesse Ventura.

DJANGO UNCHAINED (R) Not many auteurs can take an academic cinematic exercise and turn it into one of the year’s most entertaining spectacles like Quentin Tarantino can. Slave Django (Jamie Foxx) is freed by dentistturned-bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz

(Golden Globe nominee Christoph Waltz, the single greatest gift QT has given American movie audiences).

Together the duo hunts bad guys and seeks Django’s wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), who belongs to plantation owner Calvin Candie (Golden Globe nominee Leonardo DiCaprio).

For a critically acclaimed award nominee, Django Unchained is an ultraviolent blast.

GANGSTER SQUAD (R) In the 1940s and 50s, the LAPD attempted to keep the East Coast mafia from moving into their jurisdiction. This period action drama is a departure from director Ruben Fleischer’s first two movies, the action comedies Zombieland and 30 Minutes or Less.

THE GUILT TRIP (PG-13) Certainly not as laughless as its trailers suggest, The Guilt Trip mines some genuine comic chemistry between its leads, Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand, as Andy Brewster, a son traveling across the country with his mother, Joyce. The many car-bound scenes featuring just the two stars generate the movie’s biggest laughs. k A HAUNTED HOUSE (R) In this found footage horror spoof, a young couple, Malcolm and Keisha (Marlon Wayans and Essence Atkins), move into their dream home, only to learn a demon is already in residence. Soon, Keisha is possessed, and Malcolm hires a priest, psychic, ghostbusters, whomever he can find that could help save his sex life. The trailers look as miserably unfunny as one would expect from this creative team. With Alanna Ubach, Nick Swardson, David Koechner and Cedric the Entertainer as Father Doug.

HERE COMES THE BOOM (PG-13) Adam Sandler’s made plenty of pictures worse than this Kevin James vehicle about outlandish ways to save education. James’ Scott Voss is a high school biology teacher who turns to MMA to fund the extracurriculars at his struggling school.

HITCHCOCK (PG-13) Hitchcock is one of those biopics that has a leading performance (in this case, two leading performances) that are much bigger and better than the whole. Though Anthony Hopkins’ Hitch can sound a bit Lecter-ish at times, Sir Tony mostly makes you forget you’re not watching the real, corpulent auteur in action. One wishes the film would simply recount the tumultuous making of Psycho, a

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film that has become one of the cinematic master’s most significant works, rather than subjectively poke around so much in Hitch’s decidedly unique psyche. (Ciné) THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (PG-13) How comforting it is to return to Middle-earth, especially with Peter Jackson (he replaced original director Guillermo del Toro, who retained a co-writing credit with Lord of the Rings Oscar winners Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens).

Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman, the BBC “Office” star, a master of reactionary mugging) is asked by the wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellan) to join a company of Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage).

Jackson and his writing cohort have expanded Tolkien’s single novel into three films by adding sequences from the series’ appendices, a decision that allows this first film to be paced a bit logily in getting the company on the road.

of a fallen young woman named Fantine (Golden Globe nominee Anne Hathaway). Constantly on Valjean’s heels is Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe), who will not give up the chase for this parole violator.

LIFE OF PI (PG) Having last thought of Yann Martel’s novel when I read it nearly 10 years ago, the ineffective trailers for Ang Lee’s adaptation failed to remind me of how wonderful and energetic Pi Patel’s life had been. I recalled a shipwreck, a lifeboat and a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The imaginatively conceived and beautifully told work of art created by Brokeback Mountain Oscar winner Lee reminded me of the many, small joys that add up to make the life of Pi. (Ciné) LINCOLN (PG-13) Historical biopics do not come much more perfect than Steven Spielberg’s take on our 16th president’s struggle to end slavery by way of the 13th Amendment. Rather than tell Abraham Lincoln’s life story, screenwriter Tony Kushner (the Oscar

I can hear a joke in there somewhere…

HOLY MOTORS (NR) Leos Carax directs this intriguing French Surrealist film about a night with Monsieur Oscar, a man who drives throughout Paris, stopping to fulfill appointments where he is expected to be–and becomes– someone different each time. With Denis Lavant, Eva Mendes and Edith Scob. (Ciné) HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG) Unlike the superior ParaNorman, which was a genuinely, safely frightening family horror flick, Hotel Transylvania is an amusing, run-of-the-mill animated family movie where the main characters are harmless monsters. To protect monsters and his daughter, Mavis, from their dreaded enemies, humans, Dracula (genially voiced by Adam Sandler) sets up a hotel in the safe confines of Transylvania.

JACK REACHER (PG-13) The episodic exploits of Lee Child’s popular literary character, a former Military Policeman turned drifter, would make a better television series than movie franchise, but star Tom Cruise and writerdirector Christopher McQuarrie (an Academy Award winner for his Usual Suspects script) pull off the big screen feat as entertainingly as possible.

LES MISERABLES (PG-13) Les Miserables harks back to the 1960s, when colossal musical adaptations were the rule, not the exception. (Four of the decade’s 10 Best Picture winners were musical adaptations.) Parolee Jean Valjean (Golden Globe nominee Hugh Jackman) attempts to make up for his past crimes by raising Cosette (Amanda Seyfried), the daughter

nominee for Munich also wrote the excellent “Angels in America”) chose the ideal, earth-shattering month upon which to focus. He populates Spielberg’s 19th-century hallways with living, breathing figures of American history. Daniel Day-Lewis can solidify his claim to the title of greatest living actor.

LOOPER (R) Whoa! Ever since Brick, I have waited for Rian Johnson to make good on that coolly stylish teen-noir’s immense promise. Johnson might still have better films to come, but this tricksy, time travel, sci-fi noir ensures Brick’s promise has been fulfilled. In a future where time travel is an illegal reality, hitmen called loopers wait in the past for gangsters to send them their targets. Armed with a blunderbuss, Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) awaits his marks, knowing one day he will have to “close the loop,” meaning kill his older self. (UGA Tate Theatre) MONSTERS, INC. (G) Disney is re-releasing Monsters, Inc. in 3D to remind audiences of Sulley and Mike before June’s prequel, Monsters University. The cute story involves top scarer Sulley (v. John Goodman) and his pal, Mike (v. Billy Crystal), whose lives are turned upside down when a child ventures into Monstropolis. The film lost the Best Animated Feature Oscar to Shrek, while Randy Newman went home with an Academy Award for his song, “If I Didn’t Have You.” PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG) Billy Crystal and Bette Midler star as old-school grandparents forced to care for their decidedly 21st-century

grandchildren. Director Andy Fickman’s filmography is more weak (The Game Plan, Race to Witch Mountain) than bad (You Again); I did enjoy his Amanda Bynes cross-dressing comedy, She’s the Man. Splash Academy Award nominees Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel are credited with the rewrite.

• PROMISED LAND (R) Gus Van Sant travels between the worlds of independent, experimental filmmaking and popular movies better than any director but Steven Soderbergh. His newest film is impeccably appointed as always, sporting a nifty new script from Academy Award winner Matt Damon (co-written with costar John Krasinski from a story by Dave Eggers).

Working for a billion-dollar natural gas company, Steve Butler (Damon) and Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand) travel to small rural communities, selling poor people big dreams for little effort. In the small town of McKinley, Steve and Sue run into more resistance than usual courtesy of a high school science teacher (Hal Holbrook) and a small-time environmentalist (Krasinski). Viewers who have seen the documentary Gasland will be informationally advantaged, but the engaging Promised Land needs no prerequisite viewing to be enjoyed.

QUARTET (PG-13) Dustin Hoffman makes his directorial debut (at the ripe old age of 75) with this musical dramedy set at a retirement home for old opera singers. Disruptions abound at the annual concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday with the arrival of a new diva.

The aged cast—Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins and Michael Gambon—is still remarkably spry. The Pianist Oscar winner Ronald Harwood adapted his own play for the big screen.

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (PG) Author William Joyce’s very cool idea is brought to the big screen by firsttime animated feature director Peter Ramsey and fantastical executive producer Guillermo del Toro. Holiday legends North (aka Santa, who is voiced very Russianly by Alec Baldwin), Bunny (v. Hugh Jackman) and Tooth (v. Isla Fisher) are joined by Jack Frost (v. Chris Pine) as they do battle with the evil Pitch (v. Jude Law). Imagining massive audiences of children falling hard for this potential animated franchise is not hard. $ELLEBRITY (NR) Celebrity photographer Kevin Mazur makes his directorial debut with this feature documentary about the rise of the celebrity. Tons of stars, including Jennifer Aniston, Marc Anthony, Rosanna Arquette, Sheryl Crow, Salma Hayek, Elton John, Kid Rock, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker and many more, appear to discuss society’s insatiable curiosity and fascination with famous people. I don’t know that the healthiest way to address this addiction is by providing more access to celebrities. Also, do you really want to hear the rich and famous complain about being rich and famous?

SKYFALL (PG-13) The middle third of Daniel Craig’s third outing as James Bond is the best 007 adventure in 20, maybe even 30, years. Too bad director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) and his team of scripters won’t just let Bond be Bond for the entirety of the film. Skyfall almost completely unravels before the opening credits. The pre-credits chase—involving Bond, a

female agent, a train and a baddie— concludes with M (Judi Dench) showing no faith in her best agent, a decision that makes little sense in this, or any, Bond-verse. In three films, Bond has gone from a newly licensed Double 0 to a dinosaur; when can Bond just be Bond again?

STORAGE 24 (R) A crashed military plane drops its classified cargo across London. An unfortunate group of people, become trapped in a storage facility while a mysterious predator hunts them down. Director Johannes Roberts’ previous features all appear to be low-rent horror quickies.

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING (NR) “Glee”’s Chris Colfer hits the big screen and provided the script to boot.

Colfer’s Carson Phillips narrates from the grave as a teenager, struck and killed by lightning, explaining how he blackmailed his peers into providing material for his literary magazine.

TAKEN 2 (PG-13) Most movies fail to encapsulate the description “unnecessary sequel” as perfectly as Taken 2.

(I wish it had had some silly subtitle like Taken 2: Takenier, but alas.) As a consequence of the violent methods he employed to retrieve his kidnapped daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace), in the first movie, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson), must face off against the Albanian dad (played by go-to Eastern European baddie Rade Serbedzija) of one of the sex traffickers he killed during his rescue mission.

• TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D (R) Even franchise diehards will have a hard time coming up with reasons to watch Leatherface’s latest massacre. Heather Miller (the always welcome Alexandra Daddario) discovers she is adopted and that her recently deceased grandmother left her property. When Heather and some friends visit the old family homestead, her cousin, Leatherface (Dan Yeager), goes on another rampage. On paper, TXC3D shows more respect to the series’ roots than previous sequels.

THIS IS 40 (R) Sure, This Is 40 will provide viewers with more laughs than any of its contemporary comedic peers, but it should; it’s at least one sitcom episode longer than a typical comedy.

Writer-director Judd Apatow, of whom I am a big fan, could definitely benefit from some stronger criticisms of overstuffed, raunch-filled dramedies. This semi-sequel to Knocked Up follows Pete and Debbie (Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann) as they turn 40. Life isn’t quite what they expected. They struggle to raise their two daughters (Apatow and Mann’s real life kids, Iris and Maude), and support Pete’s dad (the always welcome Albert Brooks).

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN—PART 2 (PG-13) Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenon concludes as satisfactorily as one would expect, though Breaking Dawn—Part 1 exceeds its follow-up, mostly thanks to the former’s more horrific plot. Part 2’s concluding battle merely proves Meyer’s nonmonsters aren’t really vampires; they are romantic superheroes. The terrible CGI work—the needlessly computergenerated baby Renesmee vies for the worst special effect of 1992—shows the lack of serious craftsmanship with which this material has been handled.

ZERO DARK THIRTY (R) Kathryn Bigelow follows up her Oscar winning success, The Hurt Locker, with another smart military flick. A recount of the attack on the compound of Osama bin Laden and the events leading up to it has already generated some controversy, but it’s also one of the 2012’s best reviewed films. Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Mark Strong and Chris Pratt appear as the members of SEAL Team 6 and the other government employees privy to classified information about this high profile mission.

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movie pick Once Upon a Time in the South DJANGO UNCHAINED (R) A slave, Django (Jamie Foxx), teams up with a German bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz), to kill bad guys a few years before the Civil War. They also travel to the Mississippi plantation Candyland to rescue Django’s wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), a slave owned by the devilishly flamboyant Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio).

This being a Quentin Tarantino movie, Django Unchained is sprawling, self-indulgent and filled with loquacious characters and crammed with ultra-violence. It’s also a helluva lot of fun, and Foxx and Waltz make for a splendid duo, their friendship being the real heart of the picture. Racists eat lead, the heroic suffer, and evildoers get their comeuppance. It’s not a serious examination of slavery, but it does Jamie Foxx confront the barbarity of slavery with open eyes in a way that pop culture hasn’t seen since the 1970s. Part spaghetti western, part Blazing Saddles and surprisingly more old fashioned when it comes to morality than we’re used to with Tarantino, Django Unchained is a revisionist western

with style, attitude and grit. It shares with Inglourious Basterds a bold rethinking of history, turning the victims of atrocious violence into the victors, giving audiences the opportunity to cheer for true underdogs. It may be a lie, but it’s an emotionally satisfying one.

Django Unchained is more ragged than the tightly focused Inglourious Basterds.

Where it also differs is in the representation of violence. Django Unchained is gleefully gruesome (except in the scenes when slaves are tortured, clearly not played for humor) and lacks the visual sophistication that Tarantino exhibited during the finale of Inglourious Basterds. In that movie, the late Sally Menke’s editing schemes reveled in constructing a fascinating collision of fiction and reality. Django Unchained at first comes on like a radical reworking of the genre, but ultimately settles in for easygoing (albeit bloody) entertainment. It’s also further proof of how vital the western genre still is.

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Welcome back, my friends. This is the first column of the new year, and I hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re as bundled up reading it as I was writing it. No matter what your resolutions for 2013 are, the fact is that the doldrums of winter tend to get in the way of your best laid plans. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em! Put on your big boy pants and go see a show. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be glad you did. Now, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start our yearâ&#x20AC;Ś Brave New World: Blues-er Chris Ezelle just released a new smartphone app via the free development software available from Conduit.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty simple affair (mp3s, links, calendar, etc.) but seems like a light-footprint way to keep a bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s info in the hands of even its most casual fans. Check mobile.conduit.com for more info. In other news, Ezelle is promoting his upcoming full-length. Monticello comes out in April, when it will be available to stream for free and purchase for $5 (if you purchase through PayPal, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive two bonus tracks). The title track and first single was released this past monthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;stream it via soundcloud.com/ chris-ezelle, and keep an eye out for the music video, which drops Jan. 15. Anything else you need to know? Check www. reverbnation.com/chrisezelle and carry on.

Older School: When David Lowery moved to town a few years ago, Camper Van Beethoven activity became local music news. The world gets stranger and stranger. But, anyway, the band is set to celebrate Chris Ezelle its 30th anniversary, and has a new album, La Costa Perdida, due out Jan. 22. You can check the video for the first single, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Northern California Girls,â&#x20AC;? over at youtube.com/429Records.

Camper Van Beethoven plays the 40 Watt on Thursday, Jan. 24, and tickets are on sale now at 40watt.com. In a move that is totally inexplicable for both bands, hardcore dark-rockers Muuy Biien will open that show.

Keep Them Babies Rollinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Rat Babies is headed out on a short tour this month with Virginia band Akris. The pair will hit 16 cities in roughly 18 days, landing in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Florida. See ya later, Southerners! The two bands toured together last year, which Rat Babies celebrated by posting a whole bunch of demos and tracks compiled under the name The Uncomplete Guide to Caring for Your Rat Babies (you can hear them all at ratbabies.bandcamp.com). Check out Akris, the first relatively doom-y band Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever heard that features a saxophone, via akrisband.bandcamp.com.

Travelocity: Do you remember a band, several years ago, that got signed to the newly revamped Kindercore Records and then, poof, the singer moved to Spain and everything went to pot? Yes, I mean King of Prussia.

Most of the members still live in Athens, but the only one who ever says anything about the band is expat Brandon Hanick, who gave

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me the heads-up that KoP is now recording its third and, wait for it, fourth albums in town as we speak. The group plans to release the two together as a set. Word is, work started on this collection in Bordeaux, France at Le Caverne Studio and various apartments in Barcelona, and will wrap up here in Athens, mixing with Jesse Mangum of The Glow Studio. That said, the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent album, Transmissions from the Grand Strand, came out last April and is a fine slice of reclined pop Ă la a slightly more muscular Belle & Sebastian. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep hope alive that this current Geneva Convention is worth our time, as well. Stay in touch via kingofprussiamusic.com.

Blood, Guts and, uh, Blood: OK, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the facts. If Grim Pickins & The Bastard Congregation can keep its nose to the grindstone and shoulder to the wheel, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

gonna be one of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local breakout bands. Colloquially referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Black Oak Sabbath,â&#x20AC;? the band is a blur of Southern madness and metal intensity. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playing a free show at Farm 255 on Thursday, Jan. 10 and then hits the road for a short tour, playing Atlanta, Macon and Sarasota. Fingers are crossed that the band enters the studio this month like they promisedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m itching to hear what they come back with. Get in on the ground floor via facebook.com/ GrimPickinsTheBastardCongregation.

Growlers Now Available: Zack Thrower (exNationale) has a new metal combo named Pale Prophet that made its live debut last month.

The trio is composed of Thrower on drums, Daniel Fuller on guitar and Nate Malcolm on bass and vocals. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a smidgen of hardcore in their sound, albeit a late â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s/Lumberjack Records type of hardcore that keeps one foot in the shorthair camp while grave-digging for rare Gorgoroth bootlegs with the other.

Pale Prophet released a four-song demo it recorded with engineer Joel Hatstat, which you can find at paleprophet.bandcamp.com.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some nifty artwork and packaging available for the physical copies, too, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to order one directly from the band. Head to facebook.com/PaleProphet for more information on that.

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This Is What Your Mind Imagines Independent Release

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Dream Boat Eclipsing

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Dream Boat’s debut album boasted a roster of Dan Donahue, Page Campbell, John Fernandes, Scott Spillane, Claire Campbell, Kris Deason and Suny Lyons. You almost didn’t need to hear Eclipsing to know it was great. In the hands of fiancée Page Campbell, Donahue’s personal yet universal lyrics became gauzy, slightly psychedelic numbers, as organic sounding as anything Hope for Agoldensummer ever wrote. It was an album awash with virtuosic professionals. Is it any wonder it turned out so good? [Rachel Bailey]

Tunabunny Genius Fatigue

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Tunabunny had promised that the plan for its long-awaited third album, which we know now as Genius Fatigue, was to “go beyond” rock music. Somewhere along the way the plan was switched; if anything, the band reverted solidly into the womb of 1990s pop and indie rock. Like all things Tunabunny, though, multiple listens to Genius Fatigue revealed multiple layers and, if not worlds, certainly territories. It was an album well worth the time spent listening—as well as making.

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Bubbly Mommy Gun Sand Roses

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pacificUV Weekends

Mazarine

pacificUV’s third album in almost 15 years, Weekends, felt like a well-thought-out explanation after a long pause. It was a breakup album, but it wasn’t bitter or confessional; it was the sound of a body going through the motions while its mind looked frankly, wearily on. The massive, slow atmospherics and the sparse, sing-song vocals revealed a fine line between dance songs and melancholy, and

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Motion Sickness of Time Travel Motion Sickness of Time Travel Spectrum Spools

Rachel Evans released a whole lot of music in 2012, but the hour-and-a-half of seafoam synth textures, cavelike drones and immersive ambient movements on her self-titled doubleLP surpassed all the rest. It was an impressive album, one that commanded the listener’s attention throughout, despite its exhaustive length and hyper-ambitious design. Not only was Motion Sickness of Time Travel one of the best local albums of the year, but one of the best, period. [Gabe Vodicka]

White Violet Hiding, Mingling

Normaltown

As a recording engineer at Chase Park Transduction, Nate Nelson has spent years ensuring that the music of others sounds pristine. On Hiding, Mingling, his debut album for New West Records’ Athens imprint, Nelson applied his trade to his own recordings. Hiding, Mingling was blissfully insular and tightly wound, the product of a studio perfectionist. Throughout, Nelson’s restrained vocals encased the music in frost, as pieces of organic matter tastefully pierced the surface.

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affecting, the stripped-down sound of an alltoo-relatable uncertainty. [Gabe Vodicka]

Sand Roses left a spacey impression at first, all centipede synths and Galaga guitars.

But beneath the atmospherics lay Bubbly Mommy Gun’s driving rhythm section, which held things together while being just as odd and inventive as everything around it.

A steady pulse ran throughout—the bassline on opener “Cuckoo Lungs” cut through trails of reverb, jerking up and back, fitful as a tachometer needle. [Marshall Yarbrough]

Grass Giraffes

The phenomenal debut EP from local psych-rockers Grass Giraffes claimed the top spot on our list despite clocking in at under 20 minutes. The five tracks that went into Transportation packed an out-of-nowhere punch that immediately made Athens turn its collective head. Except it wasn’t really out of nowhere, if you’d been paying attention.

Three-fourths of the band had long been carving out separate niches for themselves: Eddie Whelan, under the alias Eddie the Wheel; Steven Trimmer, whose earnest but inventive songwriting had earned him more than a few fans around town (including Whelan); and Javier Morales, known for purveying a skewed but brilliant brand of retro-future pop as The Dream Scene. Only 16-year-old drummer Robby Casso was a newcomer, but he, too, stepped up to the plate, providing the group with its narco-rhythmic foundation. Meanwhile, the other members’ distinct backgrounds solidified beautifully into a sound both psych-heavy and pop-forward. Sure, good things are coming from this group, but, as evidenced by Transportation’s number-one spot, they have also already arrived. [Gabe Vodicka]

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hit us with a deluge of diverse local sounds, which made for a close and contentious vote when it came time for Flagpole’s music writers to cast their ballots for the year’s best. As usual, there were far too many honorable mentions to mention, and this list is by no means a definitive one. Still, the following albums, which together represent a truly weird, wild and wonderful year in Athens music, deserve to be heard and discussed and, above all, remembered. digging up fire and claiming it as their own, the members of Muuy Biien re-imagined oldschool hardcore, ambient drones and Ian Curtis’ haircut for a new generation—one, it seemed at times, solely populated by themselves. The youngsters claimed kinship, the oldsters patted themselves on the back, and Situationist theory now leaves it to the band to conquer its own spectacle. [Gordon Lamb]

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Matt Hudgins Better Days Are Coming

Independent Release

Local country songwriter Matt Hudgins envisioned Better Days Are Coming as a protest album, a meditation on the sad state of current affairs. But it was also, in some ways, an invocation. Released around Election Day, the all-acoustic record found Hudgins lamenting the nearsightedness of those in charge while also praying for positive change. It was an exceedingly literal affair, at times tragically predictive (“Gun Control”) and predictably tragic (“PTSD”). But it was all highly

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Maserati Maserati VII

Temporary Residence Ltd.

Local prog legends Maserati have played with a number of styles, but this year, dancerock was the vehicle of choice. Moving away from the industrial fuzz of earlier hits, the band opted for shiny synths and incredibly tight, percussive playing (aided by new timekeeper Mike Albanese). Listening to this record, one didn’t want to dance so much as swagger rhythmically. Maserati VII was confidence made audible. [Rachel Bailey] Visit Flagpole.com for our Top 5 Concerts of 2012 and more year-end coverage.

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With this raucous cry begins Good Mews, the Indiegogo-funded debut album from the long-running local â&#x20AC;&#x153;kindie rockâ&#x20AC;? outfit. What follows is 25 minutes of pathologically catchy, criminally ridiculous music, a straight-up silly set of songs ostensibly geared towards children but, also, as that somewhat awkward genre tag suggests, hip parent-approved.

And even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not a parent, chances are youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find something to like here; this stuff is, by and large, irresistible. A lot of that has to do with the fact that, unlike most contemporary â&#x20AC;&#x153;adultâ&#x20AC;? music, there is no irony involved in Like Totally!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic approach. To listen to Good Mews is to realize how cynical you have becomeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you crabby old cootâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but it is also to rediscover a certain youthful joy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always really loved animals, and happy things, and positive outlooks,â&#x20AC;? says frontwoman and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady Scientistâ&#x20AC;? Jenny Woodward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music is [about] being yourself, and finding happiness with your friends and your pets. I guess Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just a kid at heart, too, so it comes naturally to me to write that kind of music.â&#x20AC;?

Like Totally! was initially designed, way back in 2006, as a grown-up band, sort of. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came up with the band name first,â&#x20AC;? Woodward recalls, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and I was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an awesome band name; so there we go.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Soon enough, she realized her true calling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wrote the song â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dolphins, Unicorns and Bananasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;after I wrote it, I was reading [the lyrics], and I was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I should probably stick to writing kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; music.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

The cast of characters supporting Lady Scientist has changed (the band now includes Friendly Pirate, Unruly Cowboy, Magic Mac, Mrs. Berry Bear and Farmer Jones, along with a rotating cast of costumed backup dancers), but â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dolphins, Unicorns and Bananasâ&#x20AC;? shows up on Good Mews, as do other literally titled tunes: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Millions of Thingsâ&#x20AC;? (there are a lot of things in the world); â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things That Flyâ&#x20AC;? (like rocketships, planes and birds); â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cookiesâ&#x20AC;? (which is, like many great works of art, both an ode to love and a cautionary tale).

For engineer Joel Hatstat, who recorded Good Mews while also working on a couple albums from heavy local rock bands, this unabashed earnestness was a welcome respite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every person in that band has such absurd enthusiasm for what they [are] doing,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are [so] into what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into being a band for kids. And the songs themselvesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just the sheer jubilation and the sheer positive energy theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to put forth is something I can respect and relate to.â&#x20AC;?

Indeed, what elevates Like Totally!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tunes above most kiddie jams is the sense that Woodward and company really believe in what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing, like, totally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love doing [kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; music].â&#x20AC;? Woodward says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I definitely want to do it for the rest of my life.â&#x20AC;?

And when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not singing about unicorns, the music often exudes an adult-level depth. (See â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sail Baby Sail,â&#x20AC;? a gorgeously ambiguous lullaby.) As a bonus, the band boasts an ability to maintain a super-straight face, so that lyrics like â&#x20AC;&#x153;From these cookies/ A child cannot grow,â&#x20AC;? delivered as they are with a dramatic, slow-mo flourish, feel far more deep and revelatory than is actually the case.

Then again, to a kid, everything is revelatory, and much of the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charm comes from the contributions of a lucky group of young Like Totally! fans, who pop up throughout, in choruses, skits and randomized explosions of cheering. (Hatstat recalls working with children in the studio, a first: â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just did two takes, and then it was snack time.â&#x20AC;?)

With countless birthday parties and library performances under its belt, and now the album, the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local presence continues to grow. Not only has it earned a cult-like following among a certain swath of Athens youth, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also converted quite a few parents in the process. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not uncommon, at a Like Totally! gig, to see moms and dads joining their kids in impromptu dance sessions; you get the sense that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re losing themselves in the music more than they might care to admit.

The group celebrates the release of Good Mews with an afternoon show at the 40 Watt this Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the theme for the performance is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Time Travel,â&#x20AC;? and yes, costumes are encouraged. Then, Woodward says, the band dreams of landing a coveted slot at Brooklynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kindiefest. After that, the sky is the limit.

Tour? Check. A public television show? Already in the worksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;at least in Woodwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a couple things to figure out,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like, most of the band doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have a car. We have to figure out transportation. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure that will come in time.â&#x20AC;?

Kids of all ages, take note: positive thinking. After all, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brought Like Totally! this far.

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Minneapolis, the winter that straddled 2011 and 2012 was a record-breaker.

For Twin Cities resident Jonathan Miller, it was also a climatological deal-breaker. Miller, the force behind one-man experimental psych-pop act Hand Sand Hands, packed his musical bags and headed south, in search of a scene void of snowmageddons.

“I had always known about Athens,” says Miller now, a year after settling into his new area code. “I figured that it would be a more open environment, and it really is. I was surprised at how, even if you don’t have a cool name that people have heard of, people will sit down and listen to your set.”

Miller’s artistic journey began when he was a film student. After he fell out of love with that pursuit, he capitalized on the parallels between film and music creation as he began writing his own songs.

“It’s really the same thing for me,” he says.

“It’s making a little movie. I can be the actor, the director, the cinematographer. I don’t have to rely on any one person, and I don’t have to get mad at anyone but myself. I can take my time; no one’s going to get mad that everything is taking forever. “ Time taken has paid off. What began as a more straightforward, guitar-focused approach has turned into a delirious flurry of soundscapes anchored by an array of electronic samples, all played and pre-recorded by Miller, loaded into pedals and deftly arranged (on record) or triggered (onstage).

“Most of the time, I’ll just fiddle with noises until there’s one that seems the most original or interesting,” he says. “In my head, I’ll think about how I can use that sound, [and] essentially, I’ll force a song around that particular sound.”

The sound of Miller’s nearly completed new full-length, Lord of Talk, is as amorphous as its creation process. Soaring, ethereal vocals, urgently pounding drum loops and a delightfully fuzzy ambience call to mind the weirdest sides of Dan Deacon, A Sunny Day in Glasgow or (early) Animal Collective; still, it contains enough soul to make Brian Eno—or Davids Byrne and Bowie—proud.

“At first it was just difficult for me to admit that I was making electronic music,” says Miller with a laugh. “I always wanted to have a guitar [in my hands]. I don’t know if

it’s a pride thing or what, but it was hard for me to admit that I wouldn’t be playing a live instrument.”

The obvious challenge for anyone who treads in loop-heavy electronica is to replicate a recorded wall of sound in a live setting. It’s a challenge that Miller, perhaps drawing on his film background yet again, approaches analytically, focusing on the experience of his live show as a whole while treating each individual moment with care.

“I want it really loud and enveloping,” says Miller. “A lot of the instruments on the samples are things I played, but [live] I’m not doing anything particularly visually impressive… besides keeping loops in time, which can be difficult. And I’m hunched over most of the time, which isn’t visually impressive. So, I’m trying to make it loud and enveloping, so you lose yourself in it.”

Miller has found more than warmth in Athens. Through the efforts that went into his already released Reded EP and the forthcoming Lord of Talk, he happened upon a collective of bands with which he immediately felt kinship.

“There’s a strange psychedelic climate that’s growing in Athens. I didn’t know about it when I moved here, but now I’ve been playing shows with these amazing psychedelic bands. So, I wanted a platform for these bands to play.”

That platform is an already begun January residency at Flicker, where each Thursday’s lineup features Hand Sand Hands and four other like-minded acts in what Miller is tongue-in-cheekily calling “Weird Fest.”

“I wasn’t trying to be a part of a scene at all. I was thoroughly rejected from any scene in Minneapolis, so I didn’t really expect much from trying to be in a scene anywhere else.

I just wanted to be somewhere warmer and make a better album, and it turns out I found some cool people who are into similar things.”

Alec Wooden

WHO: Hand Sand Hands & Friends WHERE: Flicker Theatre & Bar WHEN: Every Thursday in January HOW MUCH: TBA

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Tuesday 8 ART: Closing Reception (Highwire Lounge) For Avery Lee White’s portraiture photography. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8997 CLASSES: Athens Swing Night (Dancefx) The UGA Swing Dance Club presents a casual evening of social swing dancing. No experience or partner necessary. Advanced lesson at 7 p.m., and beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $3–5. www. athensswingnight.com EVENTS: Winter Wine Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) White wines will be paired with appetizers and desserts. 6 p.m. $15.

706-354-7901 GAMES: Pool Tournament (The Office Lounge) Double elimination round. 9:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook. com/officeathens 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 (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways.

Every Tuesday. 9–11 p.m. 706353-0305 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 MEETINGS: Federation of Neighborhoods Program (Old Fire Hall #2) Senators Bill Cowsert and Frank Ginn along with Representatives Spencer Frye, Regina Quick and Chuck Williams will share goals for the upcoming legislative season. Followed by a Q&A. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accneighborhoods.org MEETINGS: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) This month: Bonnie Montgomery demonstrates how to make and use macrame. All amateur and professional fiber artists are welcome.

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Wednesday 9 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of highlights from the museum’s collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Madison Bar & Bistro) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vac-

cinated) dog! Every Wednesday. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night.

8 p.m. Broad St. location. 706-5483442 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie) (Five Points location) Open your piehole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706850-7424 GAMES: Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 KIDSTUFF: Barnes & Noble Storytime (Barnes & Noble) Storytime for all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5.

Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES & LIT: Speaking Pages: A Spoken Word Event (Avid Bookshop) A monthly gathering for writers and performers to share their works. Storytelling, prose, essays, poetry and spoken word performances welcome.

6:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Athens Area Chapter of AARP (Athens Bank and Trust Building) Monthly meeting of the American Association of Retired Persons. Open to the public. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-340-9418

Thursday 10 ART: Opening Reception (Gallery @ Hotel Indigo–Athens) For a group exhibit entitled “Wish,” featuring artists Joshua Bienko, Jennifer Crenshaw, Claire Joyce, Thom Houser, Margaret Morrison, Paper Cut Project with Amy Flurry & Nikki Nye, Mary Hallam Pearse and Jason Thrasher, as well as “Landscape for the Night,” an installation in the GlassCube by Martijn van Wagtendonk. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com ART: Opening Reception (Park Avenue) For “Point of Origin,” a col-

lection of works by Katharine Wibell.

6–8 p.m. FREE! www.madisonartistsguild.org COMEDY: Free Range Comedy (Farm 255) With Art Sturtevant, Tom Scheve, Jennifer Bianchi, Cody Hughes and Justin Thompson.

Hosted by Andrea Boyd. 10:30 p.m.

FREE! www.farm255.com EVENTS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden while making new friends and enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group.

Every Thursday. 8:30–10 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: adDRESS a Need Designer’s Challenge & Top Model Meet & Greet (The Rialto Room) Friends of Advantage is currently seeking designers to remake outdated formal dresses for a fashion show on Feb. 5. Designers and models will be paired and dresses will be chosen at this meeting. Proceeds benefit Advantage Behavioral Health Systems. 6 p.m.

FREE! www.friendsofadvantage.org EVENTS: Reiki Circle (Healing Arts Centre) A Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. Every Thursday. 7–8 p.m.

Donations accepted. 706-338-6843 EVENTS: Grateful Dead Listening Party (Terrapin Beer Co.) Travel back in time with a recording of The Grateful Dead performing live at the Fox Theatre on Dec. 10, 1971, tye-dye t-shirts and a market of local artists. Donations benefit Petzone Dog Rescue. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $12. www.terrapinbeer.com GAMES: Trivia (The Volstead) Every Thursday! 7:30-9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-5300 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706354-1515 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee Co. Library) Children can read aloud to trained dogs to improve reading confidence. Trainer always present.

Register for a 15-minute session.

3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Magic Tree House Book Club (Madison County Library) For children at a second to third grade reading level. 4–5 p.m.

FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Gallery Games (Georgia Museum of Art) Learn about works in the museum’s permanent collection through activities designed just for kids ages 7–11.

4:15–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.com KIDSTUFF: Family Dinner Night (Earth Fare Café) Kids eat free every Thursday with one $5 adult purchase of prepared foods. Good for up to six

The State Ballet of Russia performs Cinderella at the UGA Fine Arts Theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 15 and Wednesday, Jan. 16. kids, ages 12 & under. 4–8 p.m. $5.

706-227-1717 MEETINGS: Discussions on Dreams (Jittery Joe’s Coffee) (2950 Atlanta Hwy.) The religious group Eckankar hosts a public discussion.

6 p.m. FREE! wwww.eckankar-ga.org

Friday 11 ART: Opening Reception (UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries) For the Photography Fellow Exhibition featuring the work of Kelly Kristin Jones. 7 p.m. FREE! wwwart. uga.edu CLASSES: Searching After Sunset: A Genealogy Lock-in (Oconee Co. Library) Get acquainted with the basics of genealogy research. 6–10 p.m. FREE! 706769-3950 CLASSES: Winter Tree Identification Course (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn to identify common trees of the Georgia Piedmont in their dormant condition by observing and describing twigs, bark, leaf scars, nuts, branching patterns and tree form.

8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $50. www. botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Dawgs After Dark (UGA Tate Student Center) The “Cowboys and Aliens”-themed event will feature laser tag, an oxygen bar, hayrides, a mechanical bull, petting zoo, old-fashioned photos, line dancing, a midnight showing of Cowboys and Aliens, dinner from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and more. 10 p.m. FREE! w/ UGA ID), $5. www. ugaunion.wordpress.com EVENTS: Rubber Soul Yoga Fundraising Evening (Rubber Soul Yoga) Rubber Soul Yoga pres-

ents an evening of photography by Tobin Russell, poetry readings by John Rogers and live music from Killick Hinds, Kate Morrissey, Fleet Machine and Cortez Garza. Proceeds benefit Rubber Soul Yoga Studio. 8 p.m. $5 ($1 off w/ Rubber Soul Jan. schedule).

706-461-0262 KIDSTUFF: Fantastic Fridays (Bishop Park) (Gym) Various obstacle courses and activities for ages 10 months–4 years and their parents. Call to register. 10–11:30 a.m. $5–7:30. 706-613-3589 PERFORMANCE: Classic City Kings (Go Bar) A gender-bending performance by local drag kings. 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar THEATRE: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Oconee Youth Playhouse) Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical that takes place in the jazz-infused 1920s and focuses on the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to New York City from Kansas in search of a new life for herself. Jan. 11–12 & 18–19, 7 p.m. & Jan. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $12–16. www.oypoysp.com

Saturday 12 ART: Opening Reception (Iris Place) For artwork by John Weber, whose work combines found driftwood with atmospheric beach scene photography. 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706425-0301 EVENTS: 1st Annual Chess & Community Conference (Georgia Center Hotel) (Mahler Hall) Featuring keynote speaker James M. Bailey, a panel discussion, a lunch break set by DJ Rashaad, poetry readings by Life the Griot and Abyss,

a chess tournament and award presentations. 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Visit www.chessandcommunity.org for more info.

KIDSTUFF: Family Hiking Club (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Cold weather enthusiast Andie Bisceglia takes families out to explore woods, streams and gardens throughout the winter and learn about nature’s winter habits. Meet at the fountain. Second Saturday of the month. 9–11 a.m. FREE! (ages 3 & under), $5/person, $15/family. www. botgarden.uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Family Day (Georgia Museum of Art) In conjunction with the exhibitions “Minna Citron: The Uncharted Course from Realism to Abstraction” and “John Haley: Berkeley School Abstract Expressionist,” families will have the chance to create abstract expressionist works of art using paint and collage. 10 a.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Barnes & Noble Storytime (Barnes & Noble) Storytime for all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 LECTURES & LIT: Meet Urban Fantasy Writers (Avid Bookshop) Urban fantasy writers Delilah Dawson, James R. Tuck, Jenn Bennett, Rachel Aaron, Alex Hughes, Janice Hardy and Kalayna Price talk about their work and answer questions. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Seeking Volunteers (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) An informational meeting will be held for organizations and volunteers looking to connect. 3–6 p.m. FREE! (706) 540-1320 k continued on next page

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Sunday 13 ART: Opening Reception (The Myers and Bertelsmann Galleries at Athens Academy) For “The Spirit Show,” featuring the works of Ana Anest, Barbara O’dil, Claire Dunphy, Mary Padgelek, Father Anthony Salzman, Wendy Ortel and Scott Pope in the Myers Gallery. The artwork of Gary Grossman and Stanley Bermudez is in the Bertelsmann Gallery. 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706-5499225 ART: Spotlight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of highlights from the permanent collection. 3 p.m.

FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Opening Reception (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) For “Women on Paper,” works by Lauren Kerbelis, Gail Smith, Caroline Swanson, Nancy Schultz, Karen Banker, Lillie Morris and Ingrid Hofer. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Café) “Brewer’s Inquisition,” trivia hosted

by Chris Brewer every Sunday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655, 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 GAMES: Trivia Sundays (Blind Pig Tavern) At the West Broad location. 6 p.m. 706-208-7979

Monday 14 EVENTS: Pets and Wonder (Pain and Wonder) Get a tattoo, piercing or t-shirt and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Athens Area Humane Society. Make tattoo appointments in person on Jan. 12, 12–10 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.

Temporary tattoos available for kids.

12–10 p.m. www.athenshumanesociety.org GAMES: Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Athens’ toughest trivia. $100 grand prize every week! All ages. 8 p.m.

FREE! 706-543-8997 GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes!

Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 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. 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub PERFORMANCE: Opus Two (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Violin and piano duo performance. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.pac.uga.edu

Tuesday 15 ART: Athens Metal Arts Guild Meeting (Lyndon House Arts Center) The guild’s first meeting will include a presentation on goals and an opportunity for attendees to share an original piece of work. Alan Bremer, president of the Georgia Goldsmiths Group, speaks. 4 p.m.

FREE! athensmetalartsguild@gmail. com CLASSES: Athens Swing Night (Dancefx) The UGA Swing Dance Club presents a casual evening of social swing dancing. No experience or partner necessary. Advanced lesson at 7 p.m., and beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $3–5. www. athensswingnight.com

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EVENTS: Classic City Throwdown (Manor) Flair bartending competition featuring bartenders from around the country competing for a chance to win prize money. 9 p.m. $5. www.manorathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways.

Every Tuesday. 9–11 p.m. 706353-0305 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: 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: Happy Hour Games (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Play Magic the Gathering or choose from the bar’s selection of board games. 4–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub GAMES: Pool Tournament (The Office Lounge) Double elimination round. 9:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook. com/officeathens PERFORMANCE: State Ballet Theatre of Russia (UGA Fine Arts Building) A fully-staged production of Cinderella with Prokofiev’s music, dancers, sets and costumes. 8 p.m. $49–59. www.pac.uga.edu

KIDSTUFF: Barnes & Noble Storytime (Barnes & Noble) Storytime for all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5.

Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee Co. Library) All dedicated fans and new fans of anime and manga are invited. Ages 13–18. 6–8 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books (ACC Library) Adult book discussion group. This month’s title is The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Newcomers welcome.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 324 LECTURES & LIT: Muslim Journeys Bookshelf Program (Oconee Co. Library) Colonel (ret.)

Lawrence H. Saul hosts the program “Islam, Foundation, History, Tenants of the Faith, and the Role Of Islam In Today’s World.” The Library received the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf, a collection of 26 books related to the people, places, history, faith and cultures of Muslims around the world, including those within the United States. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950

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ART: Decorative Arts Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of the decorative arts from the museum’s historic collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Native Plant Symposium (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn how to garden with native flowers and trees while considering related conservation issues and how to incorporate these plants into a home landscape plan. Lunch included. 8:45 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. $55–60. www.botgarden. uga.edu CLASSES: Certification for Women-Owned Small Businesses (UGA Small Business Development Center) 8(m) presents a step-by-step certification process for women-owned small businesses.

Breakfast included. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $29. www.georgiasbdc.org GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night.

8 p.m. Broad St. location. 706-5483442 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920 GAMES: Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the fast-moving trivia train! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie) (Five Points location) Open your piehole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706850-7424 GAMES: Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m.

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Green Room 10 p.m. www.greenroomathens.com ROADKILL GHOST CHOIR Folkinfluenced rock six-piece from Deland, FL.

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Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com LOVE-UP TIME Garage-punk band from Boston featuring members of Major Stars.

The Melting Point 8 p.m. $15 (adv) $20 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE The talented and astute son of leftist-country king Steve Earle, the younger Earle has earned a spot in the folk pantheon with his earnest, incisive songwriting. See Calendar Pick on p. 14.

CORY CHISEL Wisconsin-based Americana songwriter known for fronting The Wandering Sons.

Nowhere Bar Tuesday Night Confessional. 9 p.m.

FREE! 706-546-4742 FESTER HAGOOD This local songwriter sings in a soft drawl that accents his simple, plucked country songs.

JOHN HIRT No information available.

DAVID LEINWEBER Leinweber has a repertoire that stretches for miles, tackling classic country, rock, folk and singer-songwriter favorites.

WESLEY COOK Upbeat Atlanta-based songwriter with a knack for both melody and rhythm.

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

Wednesday 9 Boar’s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Every Wednesday!

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Mad Axes, Moths, National Anthem, Ritvals Caledonia Lounge 2012 was, in many ways, a banner year among Athens’ burgeoning hip-hop community. Though not as Mad Axes expansive as Atlanta’s, our scene put forth an increasingly noteworthy share of trap-happy underground sounds, psych-tinted samplefests and and skewed synth pad-rap. In the hazy middle stood Mad Axes, a group featuring two-thirds of belated outfit Deaf Judges.

Mad Axes’ initial offering, Debut Smash, was a natural continuation of the Judges’ Dirty South-meets-Def Jux style, but it leaned more toward the dark side of sound, a nightmarish blend of bile-gurgling synths and back-alley whisperings. The new album, You Are the Real Monster, is another fine entry in what one hopes is an ongoing series, an even more ambitious outing that finds the group’s two anchor members (MCs Louie Larceny and Walter Kovax) playing it cool while surrounded by chaos.

While less cohesive than Debut Smash (on which production duties were singly handled by the group’s longtime DJ, Cubenza), Monster is, arguably, a more interesting record, thanks to its diverse lineup: Cubenza appears, providing beats for a handful of tracks, but so does local DJ mainstay TRIZ, as well as mysteriously named producer The Conspiracy, who deals out a sick (and sickly) backing track for the strange, psyched-out “South of Macon.” Other game locals show up unexpectedly, such as Garbage Island guitarist Craig Lieske (“Tomahawk Blunt Technique”), or Future Ape Tapes’ Tom Television, who delivers an Aesop Rock-ish verse on “Turn the Lights Out.” Indeed, Monster is a collaborative affair, and the record release show, which features the Axes alongside psych-poppers Moths, new heavy-rock heavyweights National Anthem and scrappy junk-rockers Ritvals, emphasizes the group’s inclusive spirit.

But what of other local hip-hop? Downtown clubs showcase Athens’ extensive, eclectic scene so painfully infrequently, you’d be forgiven for thinking there was no real rap scene to be found. But you’d be wrong. It’s time for everyone—Flagpole included—to take note of the invisible underground. [Gabe Vodicka]

Farm 255 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DIAL INDICATORS Local jazz act featuring Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor saxophone.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 BLACK VELVET Velvet Underground cover band featuring members of Olivia Tremor Control, El Hollin and more.

MAGIC THE BAND No information available.

TLC SOUNDSYSTEM LCD Soundsystem cover band.

Green Room 7 p.m. www.greenroomathens.com CARL LINDBERG & FRIENDS Beloved local latin-jazz bassist performs a mix of standards and originals.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE HOBOHEMIANS This six-piece, acoustic band utilizes banjo, ukulele, flute, accordion, saxophone, piano, various percussion, drums and bass to perform popular American and European roots music of the 1910s, ‘20s and ‘30s: a potent mix of protojazz, blues and folk.

The Melting Point 8 p.m. $15 (adv) $20 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com TEDDY GEIGER Bestselling singersongwriter from New York.

RYAN CABRERA Pop-rocker from Dallas, TX. TYLER HILTON Singer-songwriter and actor.

SPENCER SIMMONS Insightful singer-songwriter from Greenville, SC.

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

Tapped 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-6277 KARAOKE Every Wednesday!

Thursday 10 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $3. www.40watt.com BLUE DIVISION Quirky local artpunk band.

SUPERCLUSTER Athens supergroup featuring members of Pylon, Casper and the Cookies and The Olivia Tremor Control. The band’s sound is as diverse as its lineup, with elements of psychedelic experimentation and angular rock.

TUNABUNNY Local act featuring hazy and warped experimental psychedelia.

MONSOON No information available.

Amici 11 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0000 OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent! Email amiciopenmic@gmail. com to get a spot.

JOHN COVINGTON Dogs on the Porch vocalist plays a solo set.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com HAND SAND HANDS Experimental, psychedelic pop-rock from Jonathan Miller. Every Thursday in January!

See story on p. 16.

WOODFANGS Loud, psychedelic, guitar-driven rock.

BLACK MOON Loud, psychedelic, guitar-driven rock.

DAVEY WRATHGABAR Visitations frontman performs a solo set of psychedelic folk.

Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com WHO’S BAD The ultimate Michael Jackson tribute band!

Go Bar 8 p.m. 706-546-5609 MATT JOINER Local guitarist draws inspiration from blues and classic rock.

11 p.m. 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featuring pop, rock, indie and more.

Crow’s Nest 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-7050 GRAY BRANTLEY Singer-songwriter.

Green Room 10 p.m. FREE! www.greenroomathens. com THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS This Atlanta/Athens group plays breezy, beachy Americana.

RUBY THE RABBITFOOT Formerly Ruby Kendrick, this local singersongwriter has a sweet voice and prodding, poignant lyrics.

Farm 255 12 a.m. FREE! www.farm255.com GRIM PICKINS AND THE BASTARD CONGREGATION Southern blues-metal with a tinge of darkness.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com JAZZ NIGHT Jazz jam featuring drummer Seth Hendershot and others.

Barbeque Shack 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-6752 OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM All pickers welcome! Every Thursday!

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub WADE BOGGS Local punk band featuring Ian McCord (Hot New Mexicans, Carrie Nations) and lots of catchy hooks.

LITTLE GOLD Brooklyn-based trio fronted by Christian DeRoeck, formerly of Woods.

TODD KILLINGS A brand new project from Dead Dog guitarist John McLean.

DAFFODIL This reunited local trio plays hard-hitting, noisy rock and roll.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com THE LACS “Country hick-hop band” from South Georgia.

TY MANNING & FRIENDS Bearfoot Hookers guitarist performs with help from some guests, including Doyle Williams from Rehab.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 SNAP! Organ-heavy funk/jazz tunes delivered by locals Jason Fuller (keys, vocals), Benji Shanks (guitar), Carlton Owens (drums) and Stephen Spivey (bass).

The Office Lounge Blues Night. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-5460840 THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES Get your fill of straight-up, authentic blues covers from this skilled Athens five-piece. This is an open jam and guests are welcome!

WUOG 90.5 FM Live in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www. wuog.org MAD AXES Local psych-rap group comprised of MCs Walter Kovax and Louie Larceny.

Friday 11 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18+). www.40watt.com DEAD CONFEDERATE With its moody, dark weaving of Southern rock and grunge, Dead Confederate is quickly ascending in popularity across the nation and beyond.

Celebrating the release of a new EP, Peyote People. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.

EASTER ISLAND Lush, post-rock influenced shoegaze with sweet, pop melodies, tender harmonies and shimmering guitars.

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

Amici 11 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0000 THREE DOWN CREW Funky jam band from Marietta.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+) $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com MAD AXES Local psych-rap group, with some ex-Deaf judges, celebrates the release of its new album, You Are the Real Monster. See Calendar Pick on p. 18.

MOTHS Jacob Morris plays a mostly acoustic sort of ‘70s folk-rock with a pop sensibility and an inevitable psychedelic tinge.

NATIONAL ANTHEM High-energy rock band featuring members of Reptar, Marriage and Big C & the Velvet Delta.

RITVALS Junk-rock band featuring members of Muuy Biien.

Crow’s Nest 11 p.m. FREE! 706-546-7050 DJ WILL WEBER This rising DJ and producer fluidly blends trap, Moombahton and dubstep with contemporary indie and hip-hop.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com JAMAICAN QUEENS Detroit-based avant-pop band.

K(V)DS Songwriter K. Jared Collins fronts this ever-evolving local pop project.

TWO DARK BIRDS Members of K(V) DS and Pretty Bird perform a hiphop set.

GLASSCRAFTS Side project featuring members of Grass Giraffes’ Steven Trimmer and Robby Casso.

BUBBLY MOMMY GUN Local experimental pop band that plays idiosyncratic, psychedelic tunes.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com SHEWOLF Three distinct vocalists, male and female, combine popinfluenced harmonies with narrative folk songs.

MATT HUDGINS Local songwriter plays “songs about drinking, jail, love and death, all done in the popular ‘country and western’ musical style.”

SHAUNA GREESON Hola Halo songwriter plays a solo set.

PAUL MCHUGH Pilgrim frontman plays a solo set.

Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. $7. www.georgiatheatre.com THE HEAVY PETS An R&B rock band known for its energized live performances.

SUMILAN Technically proficient musicians playing progressive jam rock.

HIGHER LEARNING Combines “a sonic palette of rock, electronica, jazz, hip-hop, ambient and world music.”

Go Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-5609 CLASSIC CITY KINGS Athens’ premiere drag king troupe promises to offend with their risque show, “The Chronicles of Sex, Sorrow and Sin.” DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com TED KUHN’S NOT-SO-SURPRISE BIRTHDAY JAM Local musicians celebrate Ted Kuhn’s birthday.

Highwire Lounge “Friday Night Jazz.” 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com RAND LINES Original compositions of pianist Rand Lines with drummer Ben Williams and bassist Carl Lindberg.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub KILLICK Freeform jazz experimentalist Killick Hinds coaxes unconventional sounds from his H’arpeggione and his “harp guitar,” Big Red. KATE MORRISSEY Best known for her dark velvet voice, Morrissey’s songwriting is literate and sincere, and her conversational live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.

FLEET MACHINE Understated synth beats leave room for quiet vocals and careful sampling. So local they have a song called “Go Bar Guy.” CORTEZ GARZA Local singersongwriter pushes the genre envelope with his unique blend of indie/ Americana. k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! The Melting Point Totally ‘80s Party! 9 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com THE HIGHBALLS Put on your bangle bracelets and tuck in those shoulder pads! Athens music vets The Highballs will perform a totally awesome set of ‘80s dance hits.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 STRAIGHT NO CHASER This local vocal group reinvents the idea of a cappella in the modern pop landscape.

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 CAROLINE AIKEN One of Atlanta’s most talented and respected performing songwriters. Her bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.

She’ll be joined this evening by John Pagano and Eddie Glikin.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com UP IN THE AIR California-based worldbeat band.

Saturday 12 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com BLIND BY SIGHT Local mainstreamleaning rock band.

REST. Alt-rockers from Tifton, GA bring their talents to town.

DIAMONDBACK Heavy rock and roll band.

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Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8511 TODD COWART Singer for local Southern-fried rock act The Hushpuppies Band plays a solo set.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+) $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com SPIRIT HAIR Combining elements of psychedelic rock, power-pop, blues, jam and Americana.

REPTILE DYSFUNCTION Nashvillebased folk-punk band.

GOLDEN BROWN Side project of Spirit Hair’s Neil Golden.

Crow’s Nest 10 p.m. $5. 706-546-7050 FRANKENSTRANGLER Formerly Frank & the Stranglers, this side project from TJ Mimbs and Frank Keith IV of The District Attorneys puts their own spin on interestingly chosen cover tunes.

THE BARLETTAS Local group plays cheeky, ‘60s-influenced rock with harmonies and honky-tonk overtones.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com LAZY LOCOMOTIVE New local group featuring members of Fuzzbucket and High Strung String Band.

40 Watt Club 3 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com LIKE TOTALLY! Local “kindie rock” band plays family-friendly songs featuring costumed characters and interactive skits. CD release show!

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Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com COPPERMOUTH New rock/ Americana band featuring Christopher Henderson, Ron Winders (Dusty Lightswitch), Mike Gavrieldes (Splinterbelly, Sweet Knievel) and Ethan Davis.

BRAYSON WERTZ Local singersongwriter backed by cello and mandolin.

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

Amici 11 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0000 JUICE BOX Funky, groove-laden rock from Athens.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS Improvised string band music with

country and bluegrass underpinnings.

THE HONEYCUTTERS Americana act from Asheville, NC.

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Go Bar Insurrection Ball. 10 p.m. $5. 706546-5609 DJ INCUBUS Playing ‘80s electro and industrial.

LEXUS LUTHOR Spinning trap and ambient dubstep.

NEW ARMY Playing original synthwave and EBM. PREYA Fetish and cabaret performance.

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Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE SKIPPERDEES Charming local acoustic duo with rich, folky vocal harmonies and a sense of humor.

AMY ANDREWS Melancholy folk singer-songwriter.

ELIOT BRONSON Folk songwriter from Atlanta.

The Melting Point Back to School Show! 9 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www.meltingpoint.com HOLMAN AUTRY BAND Described as “a little bit of Hank, a little bit of Metallica and a healthy dose of Southern rock.” Fans of bands like the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd can’t go wrong here.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 CRAIG WATERS & THE FLOOD Local blues guitarist and songwriter.

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 ERIK NEIL BAND Local trio playing blues/rock covers and originals.

Sabine’s Coffe Haus 11 a.m. FREE! 706-743-7777 REDNECK GREECE Greg Reece plays old-time country songs “about drink and lust and disappointment and hard times and infidelity.”

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com TRE POWELL Bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals.

Dead Confederate, Easter Island, John French and the Bastilles Somewhere in between solo projects, stints with indie-rock supergroup Diamond Rugs and artistic endeavors in other, non-sonic media, the members of Dead Confederate hometown favorites Dead Confederate have found time to release the much anticipated follow-up to 2010’s Sugar. The band will be playing its new EP, Peyote People, in its entirety at the 40 Watt Club on Friday.

Hardy Morris, the band’s lead singer and guitarist, notes the spirit of spontaneity that produced Peyote People. “A band can plot and plan and practice all they want, but there is nothing like playing rock and roll simply for the sake of playing rock and roll,” he says on the band’s website. “No visions of grandeur or hit singles, just making noise in the basement for the noise of it. We found ourselves at Chase Park recently doing just that.”

Fans of the group will find its latest release to be a more refined blend of the grunge and psychedelic rock the group has become known for. Although Morris suggests that the songs from Peyote People were intended as demos, there’s a healthy mix of polished crunch and melody that stays true to the rest of the band’s corpus.

While it might seem like Peyote People has been a long time in the making, those who have been following Dead Confederate closely should take solace in knowing that its latest release is somewhat of a tease; a full-length record called In the Marrow is also in the works and slated for release in April of this year. With big things still on the horizon, the band’s latest output provides more than enough reason to check out the 40 Watt show this weekend. [Dan Mistich]

Sunday 13 Hendershot’s Coffee Bar SJ Ursrey’s birthday party! 8 p.m. $2. www.hendershotscoffee.com CHASED BY BEARS Formerly Frangipani Mayo, this local band features SJ Ursrey, Mandy Branch and Forrest Leffer.

CLAIRE CAMPBELL Gorgeous folk tunes from half of Hope for Agoldensummer.

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The Melting Point 7:30 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com ED ROLAND AND THE SWEET TEA PROJECT Collective Soul’s frontman sets up shop for a residency at the Melting Point every Sunday from Jan. 13 to Feb. 17.

Ten Pins Tavern 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8090 SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE BOWLING ALLEY BLUES BAND Featuring locals Paul Scales, Randy Durham, John Straw, Dave Herndon and Scott Sanders playing blues jams.

Monday 14 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com THE DOCK LOCKS Local rock band.

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

Jamaican Queens plays Farm 255 on Friday, Jan. 11.

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

The Melting Point 8 p.m. FREE! www.meltingpointathens. com THE HOOT Monthly showcase put on by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society. Tonight’s show will feature the Americana/world music stylings of Adam Klein, plus rockin’ R&B from The Lucky Jones and Celtic folk from Kiss Your Darlings.

Susan Staley and Joe Willey host.

Tuesday 15 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18+). www.40watt.com THE GROWLERS California-based garage rock outfit.

THE VACANT LOTS Psych-rock band from Vermont.

THE HUMMS Local three-piece known for its loud and bizarre shows and a raunchy, grooving blend of psychedelic garage rock.

Green Room 6 p.m. FREE! www.greenroomathens. com KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features bassist Robby Handley and drummer Marlon Patton. The group is packed with music, mischief, general mayhem, and offers a sound far from the middle of the road, serving noise-rock fans and jam band listeners equally.

The Melting Point Terrapin Tuesday! 7:30 p.m. $5. www. meltingpointathens.com YARN Brooklyn-based group with a deep Americana sound.

Nowhere Bar Tuesday Night Confessional. 9 p.m.

FREE! 706-546-4742 FESTER HAGOOD This local songwriter sings in a soft drawl that accents his simple, plucked country songs.

EMILY JACKSON Self-taught folk singer-songwriter on the rise.

THE LAW BAND Country-rock band from Atlanta.

ISAAC BRAMBLETT Local country, folk and Southern rock singersongwriter.

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

Wednesday 16 Boar’s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Every Wednesday!

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com THE SOFT MOON Luis Vasques plays dark, moody, synth-driven music that is experimental in nature.

MAJICAL CLOUDZ Montreal-based experimental band.

TWIN TIGERS Loud and lush at the same time, this local rock band combines jarring guitar riffs with sweeping melodies and heavy percussion.

Farm 255 8 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CALEB DARNELL Member of The Darnell Boys and Bellyache sings the blues.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com ECHO CANYON Local trio of Jim Wilson, Chuck Bradburn and Craig Lieske plays experimental music that is playful yet demanding with an other-worldly, delicate feel that evolves into metal power.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $11. www.georgiatheatre.com TOUBAB KREWE Instrumental band that uses African instrumentation and blends Southern, classic rock with the musical textures of Mali.

DANGERMUFFIN South Carolina trio that shifts between Southern rock, beach grooves and Americana.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 THE SEDIMENT CLUB Post-punk/no wave tunes from Providence, RI. WITCH WOLF Massachusetts-based noise band.

MOUSER Exuberant garage-pop that experiments with noise jams.

HALF ACID Greg Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell (Bubbly Mommy Gun) experiments with synths and talk boxes.

BUBBLY MOMMY GUN Local experimental pop band that plays idiosyncratic, psychedelic tunes.

Green Room 7 p.m. www.greenroomathens.com CARL LINDBERG & FRIENDS Beloved local latin-jazz bassist performs a mix of standards and originals.

10 p.m. $5. www.greenroomathens. com THE CORDUROY ROAD Although rooted in classic Americana, with lots of foot-stomping, banjo-plucking and pedal steel, The Corduroy Road also has a knack for endearing pop melodies.

HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL Infectious singalong choruses are the signature of this poppy Americana act. Recommended for fans of The Avett Brothers and Old Crow Medicine Show.

Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com GUITAR SUMMIT Round-table style guitar-geekery with hosts Dan Nettles and Allen Owens, featuring short solo sets from each artist with duo performances intermixed.

Part of a three-part series focusing on the beautiful, unexpected, and sometimes raunchy life of the guitar. Tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests include William Tonks and Al Owens, and is loosely centered around the theme of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unplugged.â&#x20AC;?

New Earth Music Hall 8 p.m. $10. www.newearthmusichall. com GREENSKY BLUEGRASS Wellregarded, well-traveled, Michiganbased bluegrass group.

HIGH STRUNG STRING BAND High-energy sounds building on the originality of folk-grass with a tinge of edginess.

CICADA RHYTHM Local acoustic guitar and upright bass duo playing bluegrass-tinged indie folk.

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

Tapped 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-6277 KARAOKE Every Wednesday!

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com CHRIS BELL Electric cello swerves and jumps around beatboxing and electric piano in quirky pop.

Down the Line 1/17 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS / THUNDERCRACK / Ă&#x2021;ITLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; SOUTHERN SOUL REVUE (40 Watt Club) 1/17 OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM (Barbeque Shack) 1/17 CLOAK AND DAGGER DATING SERVICE / COME WHAT MAY / PANIC MANOR (Caledonia Lounge)

1/17 SOLO BASS NIGHT (Crowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest) 1/17 HAND SAND HANDS / BROTHERS / JOHN FERNANDES / FUTURE APE TAPES / KILL KILL BUFFALO (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 1/17 ROLLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; IN THE HAY / BEAR LEFT / COTTER PEN (Georgia Theatre) 1/17 ADAM KLEIN (Green Room) 1/17 RUG / FEATHER TRADE (New Earth Music Hall) 1/17 COTTER PEN / SETH WINTERS (Nowhere Bar) 1/17 THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES (The Office Lounge) 1/18 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS / GRASS GIRAFFES (40 Watt Club) 1/18 THE AVIATORS (Amici ) 1/18 DIARRHEA PLANET / PUJOL (Caledonia Lounge) 1/18 TRIZ (Crowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest) 1/18 ZOOGMA / MOCHIPET / DJ WILL WEBER (Georgia Theatre) 1/18 RAND LINES (Highwire Lounge) 1/19 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS / VELOCIRAPTURE / CAMP AMPED BAND (40 Watt Club) 1/19 BAD TEMPERED RABBIT (Amici ) 1/19 MANRAY / LAZER/WULF / SET AND SETTING (Caledonia Lounge) 1/19 EVAN BARBER & THE DEAD GAMBLERS (Crowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest) 1/19 HELEN SCOTT / AJ GRIFFIN / THE GOOD GRACES / JPHONO1 (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 1/19 KIP MOORE (Georgia Theatre) 1/19 THE DARNELL BOYS / GLASSCRAFTS / MATT HUDGINS (Green Room) 1/19 QUIABO DE CHAPEU (Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar) 1/19 TASHIA (Kumquat Mae CafĂŠ) 1/20 ED ROLAND AND THE SWEET TEA PROJECT (The Melting Point) 1/20 SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE BOWLING ALLEY BLUES BAND (Ten Pins Tavern) 1/21 OPEN MIC (Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar) 1/22 KENOSHA KID (Green Room) 1/22 FESTER HAGOOD / LEVI LOWREY / UNCLE DAVE GRIFFIN / UNCLE DANNY MCADAMS (Nowhere Bar) 1/23 OPEN MIC NIGHT (Boarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Lounge) 1/23 ZOSO (Georgia Theatre) 1/23 CARL LINDBERG & FRIENDS (Green Room) 1/24 CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN / MUUY BIIEN (40 Watt Club) 1/24 OPEN MIC NIGHT (Amici ) 1/24 OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM (Barbeque Shack) 1/24 BOBBY COMPTON & FRIENDS (Buffaloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ) 1/24 CRAIG WATERS & THE FLOOD (Crowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest) 1/24 HAND SAND HANDS / CULT OF RIGGONIA / TOM TELEVISION / GRANT EVANS / MOTION SICKNESS OF TIME TRAVEL (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 1/24 DATSIK / BARRON / REKOIL (Georgia Theatre) 1/24 THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES (The Office Lounge) 1/25 THE MUSIC TAPES (40 Watt Club) 1/25 LAZY LOCOMOTIVE (Amici ) 1/25 SKY MAGNET (Crowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest) 1/25 JONATHAN BYRD / ADAM KLEIN (Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar) 1/25 RAND LINES (Highwire Lounge) 1/26 A BIG BANANA (Amici ) 1/26 BABY BABY / BOOMFOX (Crowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest) 1/26 PACKWAY HANDLE BAND / SEVEN HANDLE CIRCUS (Georgia Theatre) 1/27 ED ROLAND AND THE SWEET TEA PROJECT (The Melting Point) 1/27 SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE BOWLING ALLEY BLUES BAND (Ten Pins Tavern)

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ART Call for Artists (OCAF) Seeking submissions for the 18th annual Southworks Juried Art Exhibition.

Visit website for application.

Deadline Feb. 16. $25-35. www. ocaf.com Call for Artists (Amici) Seeking artists for monthly exhibits. Email samples to ryan.myers@amici-cafe. com

AUDITIONS Chorale Auditions (Athens Master Chorale) Now accepting auditions for alto, tenor and bass voice parts. Contact Joseph Napoli for information and appointment scheduling. 706-546-0023, evenings only.

Live Art: Broadway at the Movies (Memorial Park, Quinn Hall) Athens Creative Theatre holds auditions for its upcoming production. Prepare 16 bars of a Broadway song and bring sheet music. Minimal rehearsals will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–9 p.m. Show dates are Apr. 12–14.

For ages 8 & older. Call to schedule an appointment. Jan. 22 & 23, 6–9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3628

CLASSES Adult Intermediate Sewing (Treehouse Kid and Craft) For those who know a little about sewing and want to learn more. Learn how to read patterns and more. Machine required. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Jan. 6–18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $120. www.treehousekidandcraft. com

Adult Knitting (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Thursdays, Jan. 10–31, 7:30–8:30 p.m. $65. www. treehousekidandcraft.com Arrow Yoga Classes (Arrow) Arrow offers ongoing prenatal yoga classes and mama/baby yoga classes. No pre-registration necessary. Visit website for details. www. ourarrow.com Athens Yoshukai Karate (UGA Tate Student Center, Room 311) Traditional Okinawan hard style karate taught in a positive atmosphere. View schedule online. FREE! www.athensy.com Back Care for All (Healing Arts Centre) Taught by Radka Nations.

Wednesdays, 4–5 p.m. sangha@ healingartscentre.net Buddhist Book Study (Body, Mind & Spirit) Every Wednesday.

6 p.m. Donations accepted.

706-351-6024 Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clay” classes show hand-building methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. 706355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Computer Classes (Oconee Co. Library) Advanced to beginner computer classes offered by appointment. Call to register. 706769-3950, watkinsville@athens library.org Dance Classes (Dancefx) Ballet, tap, hip-hop, foxtrot, Western dancing, strip aerobics, ballroom dancing, salsa, pilates and more.

Check website for schedule. 706355-3078, www.dancefx.org Design Basics for Edible Landscaping Series (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Threepart series offers instruction on how

to make the most of your edible garden. 5–7 p.m. $50. www.uga. edu/botgarden From Sewing to Quiltmaking (Sewcial Studio) If you already know how to sew and want to learn how to make quilts, this class will teach you the basics of using the tools. Preregistration required. Jan 10 & 17, 6–7:30 p.m. $10. 706-247-6143, www.sewcialstudio.com Garden Geology (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Dan Williams, Forest Manager at the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, teaches about Georgia’s six geologic provinces; how they were formed, how to identify them and how they affect plants, animals and people. Participants will make their own collection of Georgia rocks and receive a copy of Rocks of Georgia, a companion to the sessions. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27, 4-6 p.m. $45. www.botgarden. uga.edu Gentle Hatha Integral Yoga (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) All levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $9/class. 706-543-0162, mfhealy@bellsouth.net, www.mind fuliving.org Karate (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Traditional Okinawan hard-style karate taught in a positive atmosphere. FREE! www.athensy.com Needle Felting Workshop for Adults (Lyndon House Arts Center) Learn how to turn wool finer/ roving into three-dimensional soft sculptures like owls, fortune cookies and felted soap. Saturdays, Jan. 19 & 26 or Saturdays, Apr. 13 & 20, 1–3 p.m. $48–62. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ lyndonhouse Online Computer Tutorials (ACC Library) Choose from a list of topics for personalized, one-on-

Athens Area Humane Society

Here are two very nice young cats who are attached to each other and would like to live together, so AAHS Inside Pet Supplies Plus at Alps Shopping Ctr. • 706.353.2287 has given them a special two-for-one adoption fee which includes spay and This sweet kitten has I was very entranced with Sally’s neuter! Navaho is a sweet orange mostly grown up in a Lauren Bacall-like eyes. She’s long, tabby and Grace is nearly pure white kennel! She is just bursting lovely and elegant. She has been with just a few spots. Both are very to play and have big fun. declawed and must live inside for her playful and love attention.

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Paul Thomas’ print show “TV Dinners” is on display at Ciné through Jan. 15. one instruction. The library also offers online computer classes in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and eBooks. Call for times and to register. 706-613-3650 Printmaking Workshops (Double Dutch Press) Intro to Woodcut, Jan. 9 & 16, 6–8 p.m., $125; One Color Screenprint, Jan. 13, 2–4 p.m., $85; Intro to Linocut, Jan. 20 & 25, 2–4 p.m. $115; Valentine’s Workshop; Jan. 24, 6–8 p.m., $65. www.doubledutchpress. com SALSAthens (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cuban-style salsa dance classes with SALSAthens. Every Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (intermediate), 7:30-8:30 p.m. (beginners). $8 (incl. $3.50 drink).

706-338-6613 Scottish Country Dance Classes (780 Timothy Rd.) Social dancing at its liveliest with jigs, reels and strathspeys. Bring your dancing shoes. Every Thursday, 7–9 p.m. $3. dabmillier@google.com Winter Term (Good Dirt) Winter clay classes of all levels begin Jan. 12. See website for schedule. 706355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Winter/Spring Classes (OCAF) Offerings include watercolor and still life painting, figure drawing, clay arts, paper making, wire wrap jewelry, bag pipes, freelance writing and self-publishing. Visit website for online registration. www.ocaf.com Yoga Teacher Training (Athens Five Points Yoga Studio) Yoga Alliance-registered 200-hour yoga teacher training. Journey more deeply into your own practice while learning technical skills necessary to become a stellar yoga instructor.

Every Saturday through July 20, 12 p.m. $1,900. www.athensfivepoints yoga.com Yoga Teacher Training (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Yoga Allianceregistered 200-hour yoga teacher training. Journey more deeply into your own practice while learning technical skills necessary to become a stellar yoga instructor. Every Saturday, through May 11, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. $1,450. www.yogafulday.com Yoga and Bellydancing Classes (Healing Arts Centre) Several types of ongoing yoga classes are offered for all levels, including ashtanga, therapeutic, vinyasa yoga, power lunch yoga, pilates and yoga teacher training, as well as beginner bellydancing. Visit website for details. www.healingarts centre.net

Zumba (Athens Latino Center for Education and Services (ALCES)) Instructed by Maricela Delgado.

Every Monday, 8–9 p.m. and Wednesday, 6–7 p.m. & 7:15–8:15 p.m. $5 (1 class), $8 (for both Wed. classes). 706-540-0591 Zumba at the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves comprise this dynamic fitness program. Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $10/class, $70/session. www.uga. edu/botgarden Zumba(r) with Ingrid (Casa de Amistad) A dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music. Mondays & Fridays, 6–7 p.m. $5. zumbathens@gmail.com

HELP OUT MLK Jr. Day of Service (Athens, GA) Community Connection spearheads a day of service in Athens.

Check website for list of volunteer projects. Jan. 21. www.handson nega.org/athensmlk Seeking Formal Dress Donations (The Classic Center) Friends of Advantage is currently seeking new and gently used formal and semi-formal dresses and accessories to be sold at the 2013 adDRESS a Need Sale on Mar. 1 & 2. Donations are tax deductable. www.friendsofadvantage.org

KIDSTUFF Acting Workshop (Athens Creative Theatre (ACT)) A six-week workshop that uses theater games and exercises along with short monologues and age-appropriate scripts. Call to register. Thursdays, Jan. 10–Feb. 14, 4:30–5:30 p.m. (ages 8–11) and 6–7 p.m. (ages 12–18). $83–125. 706-613-3628, www.athensclarkecounty.com/act 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) Mama/Papa & Me craft class for ages 1–3 (Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 10 a.m.), Craft Club for ages 6–8 (Wednesdays, 4 p.m.) and 3–5 (Thursdays, 4 p.m.) and Family Crafterdays (Saturdays, 11 a.m.).

$10/class, $30/4 classes. 706-8508226, www.treehousekidandcraft. com New Mamas & Babies Group (Arrow) Meet other new parents and their pre-crawling little ones.

Caregivers Jean Anderson and Rebecca Espana host. Thursdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $5, $30 (8 visits). www.ourarrow.com Out Of School Workshop: Martin Luther King Day Clay (Good Dirt) Kids can get busy on their days off by playing in the clay. Call to register. Jan. 21, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $55/day. 706-3553161.

Peacemaker Training Program (Lay Park) Participants learn how to turn disagreements into opportunities and make communication skills their best tools for solving problems and building healthy relationships. For ages 12–17.

Register by Jan. 15. Tuesdays, Jan. 22–Feb. 26, 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3596 Pop-In Playtime (Pump It Up) Children ages 11 & under can bounce around and have a jumping good time. Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $3 (ages 2 & under), $6 (ages 2 & up). 706-613-5676 Second Saturday Storytime (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Hear a nature story and learn about the woods and animals. 2:30–3 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3615 Shared Nanny Sessions (Arrow) Caregiving with a child ratio of 1 to 3. For ages 6 months–4 years. Pre-registration required.

Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $30–125. ourarrow@gmail.com, www.our arrow.com Sirius Athletics Track Club (Lay Park) Kids ages 6–12 of all athletic abilities can learn proper technique and sportsmanship in a safe and encouraging environment.

Events include sprint and distance running, relays, softball throw, shot put and high jump. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Feb. 16–May 14, 3:30–5:30 p.m. $100. www.sirius athletics.org Spanish Lessons for Tots (Arrow) Spanish lessons with music, dancing and fun surprises led by Sarah Ehlers. For ages 2.5–4 years old. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $10. ourarrow@gmail.com Storytime (Oconee Co. 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 Yoga Sprouts Family Yoga (Athens Five Points Yoga Studio) For children ages 2 & older with an adult. Sundays. 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1:45 p.m. $60. yogasprouts@gmail.com, www. athensfivepointsyoga.com

SUPPORT Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.com Chronic Illness Support Group (Oasis Counseling Center) Six-week group meetings for individuals dealing with fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus, cancer, severe injuries and other chronic medical conditions. One-hour intake appointment required. Every Wednesday, 1:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m. through Feb. 27. $50 (appointment), $15/ session. 706-543-3522, info@ oasisconselingcenter.com Domestic Violence Support Group (Athens, GA) Support, healing and dinner for survivors of domestic violence. Tuesdays,

6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m., in Clarke County. First and Third Mondays, 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m., in Madison County. Childcare provided. 706-543-3331 (hotline), 706-613-3357, ext. 771.

Emotional Abuse Support Group (Athens, GA) Childcare provided. Call for location. Every Wednesday. 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. FREE! 706543-3331 (hotline), 706-613-3357, ext. 771.

Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) A 12-step program.

Sundays, 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org

ON THE STREET 22nd Annual Starry, Starry Night (Athens Country Club) Evening includes dinner, Wheel of Fortune, silent and live Auctions featuring Sam Williamson, and entertainment from the Cedar Shoals High School Advanced Ensemble and DJ Keith Hill. Proceeds benefit Prevent Child Abuse Athens. Call or email for tickets or to sponsor a table. Mar. 2, 6:30 p.m. $100. 706546-9713, pberger@pcaathens.org, www.pcaathens.org

ART AROUND TOWN AMICI ITALIAN CAFĂ&#x2030; (233 E. Clayton St.) Musician portraits and patterns in oil and acrylics by Lauren Dellaria. Through February.

ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings by Mary Porter, Christine Shockley, Dorthea Jacobson, Lana Mitchell, John Gholson, Greg Benson and Ainhoa Bilbao Canup. Art quilt by Elizabeth Barton and handmade jewelry by various artists.

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.

ARTINIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ART LOUNGE (296 W. Broad St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Out West,â&#x20AC;? photography by Nate Cook.

ATHENS FORD (4260 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart) Works by Claire Clements, Rene Shoemaker and Ally White.

THE BRANDED BUTCHER (225 N. Lumpkin St.) Paintings and drawings by Sanithna Phansavanh.

CINĂ&#x2030; BARCAFĂ&#x2030; (234 W. Hancock Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;TV Dinners,â&#x20AC;? artwork by Paul Thomas. Through Jan. 15.

EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Paintings of UGA, Athens and Atlanta landmarks by Jamie Calkin.

Through January.

ETIENNE BRASSERIE (311 E. Broad St.) Photography

by Ian Mcfarlane. Through February.

FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 16 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics and fine furniture. Permanent collection artists include Nick Joslyn, Peter Loose, PM Goulding, Anna Marino and more.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Paintings by Jeremy Hughes. Through January.

GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wishâ&#x20AC;? features photography by Thom Houser and Jason Thrasher, jewelry by Mary Hallam Pearse, textiles by Jennifer Crenshaw, paintings by Joshua Beinko, Claire Joyce and Margaret Morrison, and a work by the Paper Cut Project duo Nikki Nye and Amy Flurry. Opening reception Jan. 10. Through Mar. 21. â&#x20AC;˘ In the Glass Cube, a new piece by Martijn van Wagtendonk. Through Mar. 21.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;De Wain Valentine: Human Scaleâ&#x20AC;? features eight largescale, minimalist and translucent sculptures. Through Jan. 27. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;John Haley: Berkeley School Abstract Expressionist.â&#x20AC;? Through Mar. 3. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minna Citron: The Uncharted Course from Realism to Abstraction.â&#x20AC;?

Through Mar. 3. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Defiant Beauty: The Work of Chakaia Bookerâ&#x20AC;? consists of large-scale sculptures created from tires. Through Apr. 30.

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 animals.

THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Sarah Seabolt.

Through Jan. 26.

Accepting Applications for Food Tester (Russell Research Center) Now seeking volunteers who enjoy goal-oriented group activities, are in good health, who have good senses of taste and smell and are non-smokers to become trained food tasters. Email application to sensory. lab@ars.usda.gov.

First Person Project Celebrates Stories of Love (UGA Special Collections Library) An oral history series documenting the experiences of everyday Georgians invites participants to record their stories about love.

Call or email to register. Feb. 8, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $10. 706-542-5788, russlib@uga.edu Mandala Journal (Athens, GA) An online, multicultural visual and literary arts journal seeking fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art submissions. Deadline is Feb. 14. mandala.uga.edu Second Annual Glee Off (Athens, GA) Glee clubs from four high schools in northeast Georgia will compete as part of a fundraiser for Children First. Pre-voting is underway on YouTube until Feb. 1.

Performance on Feb. 2. www. childrenfirst-inc.org f

HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Drawings, paintings and prints of native Georgia flora by Hope Hilton.

HENDERSHOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COFFEE BAR (1560 Oglethorpe Dr.) Artwork by Tobiah Cole.

JITTERY JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DOWNTOWN (297 E. Broad St.) Four pieces from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slaughterhouse Starlet Seriesâ&#x20AC;?

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JUST PHO (1063 Baxter St.) Drawings and paintings

by Michele Chidester.

KRIMSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville) Works by Charles Dyer.

KUMQUAT MAE (18 Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville) Oil paintings by Dortha Jacobson, who is trained in the New Hope, PA Impressionist style.

LOFT GALLERY AT CHOPS & HOPS (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) Artwork by Jessica â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cobraâ&#x20AC;? McVey. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discovering History: Decorative Arts and Genealogy from the Ware and Lyndon Family Eras.â&#x20AC;? Through Jan. 12. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arts from Indian Asia: Selections from Local Collections.â&#x20AC;? Through Jan. 26.

MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (424 S. Main St., Madison) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Consequences of Warâ&#x20AC;? features â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flight,â&#x20AC;? an exhibit of lithographs by 12 mid-century masters. Through Feb. 24.

MAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BOY (197 Oak St.) Ink and watercolor art by Frank Registrato. Through January.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Photography by Richard Fay. Through January.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Material Wondersâ&#x20AC;? showcases works by current UGA graduate students.

Opening reception Jan. 11. Through Feb. 15.

PERK AVENUE (111. W. Jefferson St., Madison) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Point of Origin,â&#x20AC;? works by Katharine Wibell. Opening reception Jan. 10. Through March.

SEWCIAL STUDIO (160 Tracy St.) Hand-dyed art quilts by Anita Heady and rust and over-dyed fabric on canvas by Bill Heady.

SIPS ESPRESSO CAFE (1390 Prince Ave.) Paintings

by Anne Wills. Through Feb. 4.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women on Paper,â&#x20AC;? works by Lauren Kerbelis, Gail Smith, Caroline Swanson, Nancy Schultz, Karen Banker, Lillie Morris and Ingrid Hofer. Opens Jan. 13. Through March 3.

STRAND HAIR STUDIO (1625 S. Lumpkin St.) Unique paintings, assemblages and collages by Charley Seagraves and blown glass by Sy Dowling.

SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS (2142 W. Broad St.) Hand-pinted silk wall hangings by Margaret Agner.

Through January.

TOWN 220 (220 W. Washington St., Madison) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Observationsâ&#x20AC;? includes encaustic paintings by Mary Leslie. Through Jan. 26.

WALKERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COFFEE AND PUB (128 College Ave.) Pastel drawings and watercolors by Ainhoa Bilbao Canup. Through January.

WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) China plates featuring collages by Jasey Jones.

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8/1. $1275/mo. (706) 3389173.

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Parking & Storage Parking places for rent across from UGA. $30/mo.

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1960s Silvertone Acoustic, restored w/ hardshell case, $425. Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Bass w/ gig bag, $650. Fender precision bass, deluxe (extra pick-up) w/ hardshell case, $475.

Ampeg SVT-4 bass amp, $625. Ampeg bass cabinet 4-8’s, 1-15 classic series, $400. Peavey renown (solo series) guitar amp, $180. Ibanez (left handed) a c o u s t i c , $ 8 0 . K o re a n Fender Strat (cream), $250.

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J’s Bottle Shop is seeking a full time sales person & cashier. Knowledge of field & experience required.

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reality check Matters Of The Heart And Loins My partner and I recently broke up during a fight. Then, a week later, we started hanging out, messing around and generally returning to our routine as lovers. I head over there after work, my partner visits me on my lunch break, etc. We decided to continue as we are without the serious labeling of partnership. We are a gay couple, and in our circle of friends, partnership is next to godliness: the holy grail of commitment and love.

While things are nice between us, I want the label (and the respect that comes with it) back. I want the full thing. The only issue is that I’m afraid bringing it up will make him pull away and that I’ll lose him forever. I ended the partnership very unceremoniously—on the phone screaming while he was sobbing—and I don’t know how to broach any of this without it passing into sadness and regret. I’ve already hurt him so much and I don’t want to lose what little we have left. Our routine may be the same, but the lovey-dovey stuff is gone.

I’ve tried to talk to my friends about this but they think that a gay man in his late 20s shouldn’t need relationship advice or help discussing emotions. I want my partner and our old life back (we were previously planning a commitment ceremony to take place in the next four years, when we had the money to do it the way we both wanted), but I don’t know what to do. I guess I’m not gay enough.

Not Gay Enough I’m not sure what you mean by your moniker, NGE. Maybe you actually mean not human enough, or not mature enough to face difficult and emotional conversations with a person that you purport to love?

Maybe you need to “pass into sadness and regret.” I mean, how are you going to get back to the way you were without talking about how you got where you are now? You should regret the way you broke up, NGE, because screaming into a phone at your sobbing partner is regrettable behavior.

I have no idea why you two broke up or who was at fault, and I don’t want to make any assumptions, so I’ll just say that it is up to you to bring this thing back around. If you really love this guy and not just “the label” of partner and the respect of your peers, then show him. Have the talk, as painful as it might be, and tell him how you really feel.

It is possible that he wants the same thing but he’s too afraid to ask because the last time things got emotional you were screaming through the phone at him.

I have been hooking up with my friend Bill on and off for the last two years. He travels a lot for work and goes to school, and I have a job and I volunteer and neither of us really has a lot of free time. We live in the same apartment complex, though, so when we are both around we tend to hang out a lot. We cook together, watch movies and occasionally go out. We have talked before about the status of our relationship (or lack of it), and both agreed that neither of us had the time or inclination to get serious. We have a lot of the same friends (the apartment complex has a lot of people in their 30s like us who are fairly active,

and we tend to get together in groups a lot, especially when the weather is warm). We are both independent people and need a lot of time to ourselves, so we have always been respectful of one another’s space and don’t make assumptions about being home meaning not busy or necessarily feeling like hanging out. Things have been going very well.

Recently, Bill’s friend Dave got back from Afghanistan. This is a guy whose name I have heard a million times. Dave and Bill have known each other since college and were roommates years ago. Dave used to live in this complex for a while before he deployed. Dave calls when Bill and I are together sometimes, so I have shouted hello at him from across the room. I know so many stories about Dave that I feel like I already know him. However, I had never seen Dave before he got back—not even a recent picture, if you can believe it. I don’t know what I thought he looked like but I was not prepared for what I saw when I first met him. He is beautiful. He is also charming and funny, and has a lot of the qualities that Bill lacks, which in my mind make Bill not serious relationship material.

I won’t get into it, because it is too gooey and boring, but suffice it to say that I have a real thing for Dave, and Dave has made it clear that the feeling is mutual. I have spent a month trying to figure out what to do, and when I talked to Bill about him, I really thought that Bill gave me his blessing to date Dave. I can’t remember the conversation exactly, but I guess I was being less than completely direct, because I thought he got it and I thought I understood that he would be fine with me dating Dave. Well, Dave and I went out together one night and we had a great time.

Then we started calling each other to go to the gym and get dinner, and occasionally for no reason at all. Now, Bill seems to have figured out what is going on and he told me that he really wanted to have a relationship with me. He seems confused about how Dave got into the picture at all. And I really, really don’t want to date Bill, but I also don’t want to make a huge drama and ruin their friendship. (I’m pretty sure ours is going to crash either way.) How do I do this?

Melrose Place You start by ending things with Bill. Tell him that you just don’t feel the same way that he does and that you were fine with the friends-with-benefits arrangement but that you never saw any future there. Then you take a step back from Dave. I’m not sure if the two of you already hooked up, but you should probably keep things fairly platonic while you figure out if the two of you are actually as compatible as your hormones think you are.

If so, great. Go for it. Bill’s gonna have to live with it, because he’s been saying for two years that he didn’t want a relationship with you. But if you figure out that you and Dave really aren’t so compatible after all, then you haven’t created a raging drama between old friends. Good luck.

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