Metro Spirit 06.06.2002

June 6-12 Vol. 13/No.44 www.metspirit.com

THE METROPOLITAN

ARTS, ISSUES & ENTERTAINMENT

Who Says You Can’t Have Too Much of a Good Thing?

UNLIMITED CALLING

$39

No Contract, No Credit Check, No Deposit. Yum.

Augusta: 3241-C Washinton Rd. 706/868-0086 • West Augusta: 1347 Augusta West Pkwy. 706/651-7003 North Augusta: 346 E. Martintown Rd 803/613-0096 • Aiken: 170 Colony Pkwy. 803/502-0155 Mon-Fri 9:00-7:00, Sat. 9:00-5:00 • www.cell1se.com

Contents The Metropolitan Spirit

VOTED BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT 2001

FORMOSA'S II Chinese Restaurant

www.metspirit.com

June 6-12, 2002

Father's Day Buffet Special

ON THE COVER

11:00AM - 3:00PM

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

Summer Guide.............................................................Special Pull-Out Section Cover Model: Jen Smith is an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Certified Personal Trainer and teaches aerobics at Omni Health and Fitness Cover Photo: Tim Conway of Tim Conway Photography Cover Design: Natalie Holle

FEATURES

A Double-Exposed Life

By Brian Neill.....................................................14

Wal-Mart and the Case of the Missing Racks By Brian Neill...........................16 Life Beyond Death: The Story of Elizabeth Johnson Harris By Stacey Eidson....18

LUNCH SPECIAL $3.50 3830 Washington Road, Suite A-3 • West Town Market Square

(706) 855-8998

0%A F2002 INANCING A

ON

LL

CCORDS

$16,990

Up Close with Barbara Lynne Feldman ......................11 Sheriff's Department Takes on the Red Lion ............12

Arts

Model # CG5542

2002 Accord LX PEACE Comes to Downtown Augusta ...........................................59

Cinema

Movie Listings .............................................................60 Review: “Bad Company” ............................................63 Close-Up: Ellen Burstyn ..............................................63 Movie Clock ..................................................................64

Events

8 Days a Week .............................................................65

Music 4th Annual Beach Blast Brings The Tams & The Grapevine ......................................................................69 Music By Turner ............................................................69 Shinebox and the Undeniable Groove ........................70 Nightlife .........................................................................71

Stuff Food: Crabby Abby's ....................................................23 News of the Weird .......................................................74 Brezsny's Free Will Astrology .....................................75 New York Times Crossword Puzzle ............................75 Amy Alkon: The Advice Goddess ................................76 Date Maker ...................................................................77 Classifieds ....................................................................79

5-speed, A/C, AM/FM Cass, Cruise & Much More

or

$239/mo

$13,839 EDITOR & PUBLISHER David Vantrease ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Rhonda Jones STAFF WRITERS Stacey Eidson, Brian Neill ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Joe White ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Kriste Lindler PRODUCTION MANAGER Joe Smith GR APHIC ARTISTS Stephanie Carroll, Natalie Holle ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER Meli Gurley RECEPTIONIST/CLASSIFIED COORDINATOR Sharon King ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ASSISTANT Lisa Jordan CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Meli Gurley SENIOR MUSIC CONTRIBUTOR Ed Turner EDITORIAL INTERN Aimee Pavlik CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Chuck Shepherd, Rob Brezsny, Austin Rhodes, Amy Alkon, Rachel Deahl CARTOONISTS Tom Tomorrow, Julie Larson

THE METROPOLITAN SPIRIT is a free newspaper published weekly on Thursday, 52 weeks of the year. Editorial coverage includes ar ts, local issues, news, enter tainment, people, places and events. In our paper appear views from across the political and social spectrum. The views do not necessarily represent the views of the publishers. Visit us at www.metspirit.com. Copyright © The Metropolitan Spirit Inc. Reproduction or use without permission is prohibited.

Phone: (706) 738-1142 Fax: (706) 733-6663 E-mail: spirit@metspirit.com Letters to the Editor: P.O. Box 3809, Augusta, Ga. 30914-3809

S P I R I T

Monday-Friday 11:00AM-2:30PM

Metro Beat

Desire Is The Key to Unlocking the Art, Murawski says ...............................................................................57 “Misery” Opens Abbeville Opera House's Summer Season ..........................................................................58 PEACE Comes to Downtown Augusta ........................59

M E T R O

J U N E

HURRY, LIMITED TIME ONLY!

Opinion Whine Line ......................................................................4 Words ..............................................................................4 Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down ..........................................4 This Modern World ........................................................4 Suburban Torture ...........................................................6 Letter to the Editor .........................................................7 Austin Rhodes ................................................................8 Insider ...........................................................................10

3

or

$179/mo

2002 Civic LX

Model # EM2152

5-speed, 2-door, A/C, AM/FM Cass, Power Windows & Door Locks, Cruise & Much More

THE CSRA’S #1 HONDA DEALER 36 MO. LEASE. 12,000 MILES PER YEAR. 2002 ACCORD LX MODEL # CG5542 $16,990.00 OR $239.00 PER MO. PLUS TAX, TAG & TITLE. 2002 CIVIC LX MODEL # EM2152 $13,839.00 OR $179.00 PER MO. PLUS DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS, TAX, TAG & TITLE, AND FIRST PAYMENT . SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.

BUY ONLINE

www.geraldjoneshonda.com

GERALD JONES HONDA

733-2210

2003 Gordon Highway Augusta

6 2 0 0 2

4 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

Whine Line

W

ho cares about the DeLaigle house? It’s not like the Constitution was signed there or something. It’s an old home that has fallen under disrepair.

Just because it’s old, doesn’t make it historic. I applaud Mayor Young’s stance, and hope that this house is removed to make way for future downtown development.

viable candidate shows the rest of the state that we are a city without character.

McIntyre: hands down the best of the bunch. Unfortunately he had his hand out and would like us to ignore that minor detail that he is a convicted felon.

What nonsense. Now Administrator Kolb is being accused of violating a policy when he followed the written policy on auto allowances that was on record.

But excuse me: He didn’t know about the unwritten one hidden in commission minutes before he got here. Be honest folks. This is a déjà vu. You don’t want a professional administrator: They disrupt your system. Run him out and put Marion Williams in as administrator. He wants to run the city. Oops. He’s not qualified or educated, but that’s OK. He’s one of us.

There was another accident at the exit ramp from I-20 to Lewiston Rd. in Grovetown. How many accidents have to happen before they put a traffic signal up there?

I was thinking recently how poor the quality and caliber of the mayoral candidates is in Augusta. Young: a dandy who thinks he's more relevant than he is.

Williams: the fact that he’s considered a

Now that fire chief Ronnie Few has resigned, will Augusta Commissioners Larry, Moe and Curly do the same?

When are Austin Rhodes and Ronnie Few going to show the public their high school diplomas?

Hello, Aiken Police Chief. Where do you get off telling your officers they have to learn to speak Spanish? English is the language of this land. Learn it or leave it!

The NAACP really stands for the National Association for the Advancement for Corrupt Politicians.

W O R D S “I’m smarter than most of the people in this community, though.

And that’s a fact.”

— Local radio talk show host Austin Rhodes, responding to on-air guest, Columbia County Commissioner Frank Spears. Spears had remarked that some people in the community feel that Rhodes has a big head. In response, Austin added that he believes he is smarter than about 90 percent of the community.

“This is like drawing a bull’s-eye on the back of these women and inviting those who are irrationally zealous to take action.”

— Kate Michelman, president of the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League. Michelman was responding in The Wall Street Journal to an alarming tactic gaining ground among anti-abortion activists whereby photos are taken of women entering abortion clinics and posted on anti-abortion sites on the Internet.

To all Richmond County Employees: Have you ever heard of the term “Blue Flu”? I think it’s time that maybe the people on the 7th floor of the Municipal Building get a reality check and a lesson on what the “Blue Flu” is. Let’s see if the county can run without us.

I just wanted to see if anyone has ever seen $100,000 blow out the door? I did the other day at the Municipal Building when George Kolb and his deputy administrators got in their cars and left.

Well at least that’s what they say their salaries are worth.

I’ve got some news for Mr. Hackett, recently hired executive of the Metro Chamber. His questions “What does the Chamber do?” and how can I benefit?” are accurate reflections of many Columbia County residents whose taxes support the Chamber to the tune of $125-150K per year. The Chamber’s performance has been abysmal across the board, and as such, it mandates the establishment of a separate, independent organization that will focus on Columbia County.

What was last week's whiner who advocated Brown over Spears in the Columbia County Commission race thinking about? Evidently, the whiner did not know that Brown’s backers include Brodie, Farr, Whitehead, Mercer, Mays, and Harbin. With that bunch who do you suppose Brown would be representing, the above-named or the residents?

Now that we can buy the new satellite radio for our cars, I wonder if the cheesy radio stations around here are going to try a little harder to make their stations more entertaining. I am so tired of hearing the same songs about five times a day.

Augusta should have a crossover jazz station on the radio. Other than great music I believe the crime rates would decrease. It is great music and very calming to the heart.

I agree with the reader who mentioned

Thumbs Up Former Augusta, and current Washington, D.C., Fire Chief Ronnie Few has done the right thing in resigning his post.

Few left plenty of unanswered questions here, but really stretched the credibility gap when he said inaccurate information on his resume (such as that which stated he graduated from a certain college, when he really hadn’t, and that he received an award from a firefighters association that doesn’t even give out such an award) was the result of an assistant here who erred in compiling the resume.

Come on. Who in their right mind would send out a resume, sight unseen, without checking it first, particularly for a post like chief of the Washington fire department?

Wonder if those Augusta commissioners who traveled to Washington on Few’s behalf and blamed racism for all the chief’s problems will continue to so adamantly defend him?

Thumbs Down Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have recently made the media rounds discussing their new invention: Artificially animated human faces that appear to speak whatever language or dialogue is fed into the computer. Some say the research could revolutionize the communications and entertainment world. But the experiment seems more aimed at deception.

In a world in which advertisements are digitally placed on the outfield fences of televised baseball games, making viewers believe that Budweiser ad really is behind the left-fielder, and where a “green screen” can invoke any setting, it seems the end value of these digitallymorphed orators can only be to further blur the line of reality.

5

this Brad Owens guy. Why would anyone publish his garbage?

Mammograms and Wait Loss

Just to clarify for the person who would rather belittle than educate.

Neither the color of the gown, nor the veil originated as a symbol of virginity or purity. It has only recently obtained that meaning. All colors were worn until around the 19th century when Queen Victoria popularized white by wearing it to her wedding. The veil has two origins. The first was from the earliest weddings (i.e.: tribal) where the groom would kidnap the female by throwing a shawl over her head. The second was to ward off evil spirits by creating confusion to prevent them from inhabiting the bride, also the reason for bridesmaids. What is funny is the amount of fuss we create over the ceremonial aspect of this “beautiful day” that is originally derived from kidnapping, raping, and hopefully impregnating before the “bride's” family came to the rescue.

I have hung my head in shame. That flag that has been on my pole since 9/11 has faded and lost its luster. Memorial Day has come and gone and while I was cooking on the grill I looked in the front yard and remembered why I hung it there. It has been replaced now, and I vow that it will not lose its luster. Thank you. Thank you for the freedom that allows me to barbecue in my backyard and thank you for the right to let the flag hang in my yard.

Easing the weight of the wait.

While getting a mammogram is normally uneventful, waiting for the results can be nerve-racking. The difference in whether or not you survive cancer can come down to whether you are tested early...or late.

My head hurts. Are we going to hire Ronnie Few again?

continued on page 6

J U N E

2 0 0 2

Robin Williams is Charles Walker’s do-boy? Say it ain’t so! But I would rather have a do-boy in place who has the political pull and savvy to put things right in Augusta rather than all the bickering and small-time petty politics that seem to go on. And nothing ever gets set right.

Let’s vote for Ed McIntyre! He’s already shown his true self. We know

S P I R I T

6

Well, I see that you are back picking on Austin. Why do you listen to him?

Could it be the same reason all the rest of us do? He is just so darn good.

I don’t know about you, but I’m so proud of our 10 Augusta-area state lawmakers for raking in all that free special-interest money during the recent General Assembly session. As usual, the five local Democrats won the annual contest hands-down, collecting a grand total of $3,022. Team captain Sen. Don Cheeks set a great example by pulling in $1,273 alone. Way to go, Big Don! But, I think Sen. Charles Walker must have fudged on his disclosure again. The five Republicans fought hard, but only managed to scrape up $1,794.

Rep. Ben Harbin is still bitterly complaining that he had to carry the Republican team on his back, again, by accepting $1,273 in free meals, liquor, gifts, and miscellaneous checks.

Where’s Robin Williams when you need him, right Ben? Of course, we all know that there was no influence peddling going on.

M E T R O

The best defense to date for breast cancer is to have regular mammograms combined with regular breast self examinations. And you’ll be reassured to know that at University’s Breast Health Center, if a lump is discovered, you will be seen by a physician within 24-48 hours and promptly evaluated for treatment.

We’re specialists in the treatment of breast cancer, delivered with the dignity you deserve. We lighten the load of a heavy topic, making women feel taken care of. There’s even comfort in that necessary test. The one that almost always tells you... you’re fine. So come to University for your mammogram.

All you have to gain...is time.

Take care of yourself. Let University help.

Log on to learn more: www.universityhealth.org.

For more information on mammography services available at University, for free 24-hour health information or to find a physician, call the University HealthService Center at SER-VICE (737- 8423) or 1/800/476-7378.

6 M E T R O S P I R I T M A Y 2 3 2 0 0 2

continued from page 5 what we are going to get with him. He gives the slogan “Tried and True” a whole new perspective. He is really a man of “Conviction”!

Casual Gifts

Wedding Gifts

Monday • 7:30pm Channel 4

Miss Augusta, Lisa Arnold

goes to the Miss GA competition

Max Hicks

Discusses Augusta-Richmond Co. State of the Water

Andy Cheek

Augusta-Richmond Co. Commissioner

REGISTERED COUPLES ANSLEY BELL & PAUL THRELKELD CARRIE HASKINS & BEN MCELREATH ERICA YARMON & ALEX ARONSON

Brian Greene

Augusta Mayoral Candidate

Plus Comcast Kids!

Call in your questions & comments to 739-1822 or e-mail at connectlive@comcast.net Replays: Daily at 12 Noon, 3pm, and 10:30pm on Channel 66

Can Make It Special All Kinds of Fabulous Finds

I like the Robin Williams ad. It says, “Paid for by friends of Robin Williams.”

I wonder if that means Charlie Walker?

A vote for Robin means more shady contracts and construction that has to be redone at an even greater cost. A vote for Williams is just a dollar in Walker's pocket.

People in the Burmeister camp need to do their political homework. Candidate Bo Hunter ran for and won the office of Richmond County solicitor his first time out in 1988. He held that office for eight years — long before Ms. Burmeister ever thought about entering the political arena.

I am disgusted by the way local Democratic Party Chairman Lowell Greenbaum is attacking Rep. Sue Burmeister, before the campaign for the new 96th House District race gets underway. It’s a disgraceful assault on a fine lady and staunch Republican state representative. Especially given the fact that Greenbaum’s buddies, Jack Connell and Charles Walker, quickly dismantled our

Republican 114th House District and put her in the street, after she defeated their two-timing pal Robin Williams. To add insult to injury, they stuck the Republicans (like myself) who live in the Warren Road School Precinct into the new 97th House District, so a liberal Democrat would represent us. Payback is going to be hell, Mr. Greenbaum.

What, if anything, has Mayor Young had to say following Nuwaubian leader Dwight York’s arrest and indictments for federal and state child sex crimes? Will there be a Nuwaubian Day parade in Augusta this year? Or, has the mayor learned a lesson about not jumping into bed with just anybody who asks? Or maybe like state Rep. Tyrone Brooks, the mayor thinks York et al are the victims of federal, state, and local law enforcement racists. The saga continues.

The first thing that comes to mind when I look at a picture of Robin Williams in the newspaper or television is, “Here piggy, piggy; here piggy.”

— Call our Whine Line at 510-2051 and leave your comments. We won’t use your name. Fax your whines by dialing (706) 733-6663 or e-mail your whines to whine@metspirit.com

Suburban Torture by Julie Larson

3626 Walton Way 706.738.6125

If You Don't Get The Metropolitan Spirit ...

You Just Don't Get It!

DUI

Letter to the Editor

Wells Promotes Paschal: Is Clyde a Good Reference?

Editor: I continue to be amused by whine lines that depict Columbia County News-Times publisher Barry Paschal as a Phil Kent clone.

Let me state unequivocally from the vantage point of working in close proximity to both men for many years the absurdity of this statement. Nothing could be further from the truth. I know of no one who worked around Kent over those years that had any desire to emulate his “journalistic” style.

At the risk of putting the kiss of death to Barry’s chances of succeeding Suzanne Downing as editorial page editor of The Augusta Chronicle, Billy Morris would be hard pressed to find anyone more capable of filling this position. Barry is a self-described “Goldwater” conservative, very much in tune with Morris’ political philosophy. He has done an outstanding job as editorial page editor and publisher of The News-Times. From my perspective he is highly respected, not only in Columbia County, but throughout The Chronicle’s circulation area as well as in the journalism profession itself throughout the region.

Barry Paschal would continue the wideranging improvements and levelheaded

COME ON OVER TO ENJOY THE BEST BBQ IN AMERICA. FAMOUS DAVE'S HAS BECOME LEGENDARY FOR SERVING UP AWARD WINNING BBQ, CATFISH, HOMEMADE SIDES, SCRATCH-MADE DESSERTS AND THE OFTEN RAVED ABOUT CORN BREAD MUFFINS.

Know your 10 day rights to a hearing

William Sussman

———ATTORNEY AT LAW ——— 347 Greene Street • Augusta, Georgia

(706) 724-3331

VOTED “BEST RIBS IN AMERICA” 2 YEARS IN A ROW! GREAT AMERICAN RIB COOKOFF. CLEVELAND, OH.

approach that Ms. Downing brought to The Augusta Chronicle editorial page after the years of Phil Kent’s editorship. Nothing would please me more than to see the page continue to rise in influence and respect in our community. That would most certainly happen with Barry Paschal as editor.

— Clyde Wells

Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM

Great Payment!

Not a Lease!

Own it for $293 a month!

Great Mileage!

Not a Lease!

Great Warranty!

42 mpg City/ 49 hwy.*

4 yr./50,000 bumper to bumper 5 yr./60,000 powertrain

JETTA GLS TDI Rates as low as 0.9%

Gerald Jones Volkswagen

Great Rate!

1801 Gordon Highway • 738-2561

Disclaimer: $3892 due at inception. 60 months @4.9%. $293.72 per month. Plus tax, tag, customer service fee, & title. Subject to credit approval and dealer inventory. See dealer for more details. * When equipped with 5-speed manual transmission.

7 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

8 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

Are Bugs Bothering You? Just Give Us A Call!

Commercial & Residential Pest Control Call today for a free inspection!

“Termite and Pest Control Services at their Best” Serving the CSRA since 1978 Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • Sat by appointment

Barnes Exterminating Co. Inc.

Now Specializing In Moisture Control

4092 Business Park Court, Evans

Father’s Day Special Choose from:

Haunted Augusta Tour Historic Church Tour Presidential Tour $10 each

$21.00 FOR 18 HOLES

weekdays with cart

706-863-5404 863-3919 FAX

A special Presidential Tour on Father’s Day, at 2:00pm includes a free tour of Rosemary Hall & Lookaway Hall.

Gift Certificates available at Antique Emporium on Broad St.

Oglethorpe Tours

706-364-4360

It’s Time for

Golf!

$28.00

FOR 18 HOLES weekends with cart

Tee times recommended 2023 HIGHLAND AVENUE, AUGUSTA GA 30904 • 706-731-9344

Breakfast

Lunch Dinner Any time’s a good time for IHOP 2525 Washington Road • 738-0554

Opinion: Austin Rhodes

Williams Claims Walker Invitation is Bogus

T

alk about a close call. Half of this column was devoted to blasting Robin Williams. At issue was his decision to “endorse” state Senator Charles Walker by participating in an upcoming event in honor of the controversial figure.

I called Robin to tell him to expect the slam, and to express my personal disappointment in him. Good thing I had to vent. Robin tells me he never authorized the use of his name on the invitation.

He says, “I have my own race to run (for Augusta mayor) and with no offense to anyone, I wouldn’t put my name on a Charlie Norwood fundraiser, much less Charles Walker.”

Robin Williams’ name appears on the host committee list for the megabucks, kiss-ass event being held at a ritzy club in Atlanta next week. Among the names you expect to see, like Lee Beard, David Bell, Bo Hunter, Tim Shelnut, Pete Fletcher, and Tommy Tucker, there are a few other disappointing surprises.

The Republican Williams’ name is right there next to other “conservative” types like Tom Harley, Sheriff Ronnie Strength, Greg Hodges, Frank Lawrence, and Gene Staulcup. We can only hope those names were improperly appropriated as well.

I will be the first to admit Walker brings plenty of money to the local area. Then again, so do the Discotheque Lounge, the Parliament House, and cock-fighting.

Walker’s business empire is the moral equivalent of a megabucks whorehouse, and these “esteemed” members of our community help cleanse his image by standing next to him.

With virtually every editorial page in every major city in Georgia calling Walker a crook, many local leaders are all too eager to stay in bed with him. They are as addicted to Walker’s money and influence as a bunch of crackheads.

If there are any other “mistakes” on the invitation, I would suggest those wronged individuals speak up fast. Raising money for Georgia’s most notorious politician isn’t exactly an endeavor conscientious citizens can undertake with pride.

Judge Bowen Issues Limp-Wristed Sentence The overwhelming majority of local law enforcement officers are honest, decent people who would sooner take a bullet than a bribe. It's a good thing too, because with a softy like Judge Dudley Bowen handing out punishment to confessed dirty cops, there is little other than their own conscience to deter them.

More than a few career officers are walking around shaking their heads after two high-ranking Richmond County sheriff’s vice investigators received sentences significantly shorter than most tax evaders and counterfeiters would have gotten from the same judge.

Legal types have always giggled about the incredibly liberal sentences handed down

by Bowen. But to give the bare minimum to Stoney Turnage and Roderick Berry, with the entire world watching, shows exactly how arrogant Bowen can be. It also shows how little he cares what the general public or local lawmen think of him.

Appointed by President Jimmy Carter for life to the federal bench, he has little to fear.

But know this, Judge Bowen: Conscientious citizens saw what you did in the case, and we think your “judgment” stinks.

Turnage and Berry admitted taking bribes in exchange for favors and looking the other way when a local strip club owner broke the law. You can bet the pair likely pulled other schemes over their long careers. To think otherwise is naive.

But Bowen went as light as he could with their sentences, 18 months for Turnage, six months for Berry. The judge must have bought the defense notion that the pair were Boy Scouts who sadly stumbled. If he did, Judge Bowen is a sucker.

But that is no excuse for the pantywaist sentences.

A police officer takes a solemn vow to uphold the law and protect the public. We expect more from them, because truth be known, they are generally a better class of citizen. How many of us are willing to risk our lives on a daily basis in the pursuit of justice? How many of us could do their job?

When questioned by critics, cops often get the benefit of the doubt, and they should. We give them more leeway and they have earned that leeway. But with that privilege, comes a greater responsibility to do right. Most are up to the challenge, but the ones who choose to go another direction need to be made examples.

Police officers around the country should be able to look at the sentences of Turnage and Berry and shudder. Instead, they can look at the sentences and snicker.

In fairness, prosecutors asked for leniency in the case of Berry, citing his cooperation. Turnage was a different matter. Turnage was defiant when first arrested; he only folded when he saw the case that had been built against him.

Still, Bowen bent over backward to interpret the sentencing guidelines in the wimpiest way he could to go as easy as possible on the disgraced lawman. And he did.

The very thought that you can use the words “minimum sentences” in a headline concerning crooked cops is sickening.

Stoney Turnage and Roderick Berry disgraced all local officers with their horrendous behavior. Judge Dudley Bowen disgraced the concept of justice, and honor among lawmen, with his inexplicable leniency. Badge-wearing men and women everywhere deserve better, and so do the people they protect.

— The views expressed in this column are the views of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher. The archived Austin Rhodes columns can now be seen at www.wgac.com.

9

This Father’s Day, think outside the tie.

M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

29 watch brands from which to choose starting at $125.

2825 Washington Road • Fairway Square • 738-4267

Expires June 30, 2002

Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pm

Mazda Protegé5

LIMITED TIME ONLY!

2635 Washington Road | Augusta, Georgia 30904 | 706.738.7777 www.windsorjewelers.net

Mazda Miata Mazda 626

Mazda Protegé

Hurry,

$2 OVER INVOICE ON ALL ‘02'S Mazda Millenia

Mazda B-series Mazda MPV

ANDY JONES MAZDA

Mazda Tribute

803-202-0002

WWW.ANDYJONESMAZDA.COM OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-8PM, SATURDAY 9AM-7PM AT THE TOP OF THE RISE ON THE AIKEN-AUGUSTA HIGHWAY IN NORTH AUGUSTA

S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

Creating Unique Environmental Portraits for over 14 years

• Copy Work • Reunions • Press Releases •

M E T R O

Children • Infants • Families • Graduations • Special Events • Passports

• Award Ceremonies • Executive Portraiture •

10

2105 Kings Way • Augusta GA • 706.729.9900 • fax 706.667.6777 • conway2105@aol.com

Give him the best for Father's Day Customize your vehicle with Immersion Technology only at

AUGUSTA TURF & SPECIALTY VEHICLES 2325 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta 706-560-0904 • www.ATSVGOLFCARS.com

JAPANESE SEAFOOD AND STEAK HOUSE - SUSHI BAR

Now Open at 4:30pm 7 Days A Week

Join Us Father's Day! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

4:30-7:00 Mon-Thurs 4:30-6:30 Fri, Sat, Sun Steak & Shrimp Steak & Chicken or Shrimp & Chicken

For 2 $21.95

The One and Only Kurama in Augusta!

Washington Square Shopping Center Next to SteinMart & Masters 7 Cinemas

RESERVATIONS 737-4015

Opinion: Insider

Ed's Running. That's the Word.

W

didates and informing voters who to hile he won’t yet announce vote for. Walker is running for re-elecpublicly that he intends to tion in state Senate District 22. His run for mayor, political son, Charles Walker Jr. is running for insiders report that former Mayor Ed McIntyre will definitely seek U.S. Congress in the newly created District 12. If Walker even hinted pubthe office. Insiders suggest that licly about supporting Williams, insidMcIntyre is working hard, seeking supers in the black community say port to ensure that he can wage a sucMcIntyre would retaliate cessful campaign. by leaving the elder Walker Reliable sources in off his ticket and endorsing the black community one of his son’s opponents. say, unequivocally, McIntyre is in a good barthat McIntyre has told gaining position. them that he is runWilliams is the big loser ning. with McIntyre in the race.

How would a The former mayor will pull McIntyre candidacy more votes from Williams impact Mayor Bob than Young because Young and former Young’s black support is state Rep. Robin minuscule. As a matter of Williams in their fact, a majority of black quest for the mayor’s voters want anybody but job in November?

Ed McIntyre Young.

According to In a scenario featuring sources within the McIntyre, Young and African-American Williams as the only candicommunity, dates, a runoff could result McIntyre’s entry into unless McIntyre receives the political fray sur45 percent of the vote in rounding the mayor’s the general election. In a race is the primary runoff with either Young or reason Richmond Williams, McIntyre has the County School Board edge. president Andrew This is precisely the kind Jefferson exited the of redemption McIntyre race. With McIntyre has dreamed about. Could involved, neither the it be his time again? Keep money nor the votes your eyes on developments were going to Mayor Bob Young in this race. While the Jefferson. election is not until These same insiders report that state Rep. November, events are lining up to create winners Henry Howard, who and losers well before the has been talking up autumn contest.

Williams’ candidacy in the black commuClub President Apologizes nity, may have to For Inviting Rhodes back off his support As The Insider reported, of Williams now that local talk show host Austin the general consensus Rhodes stunned Augusta is that McIntyre is Rotary Club members in a running. luncheon speech last month Williams entered the when he lambasted several race with the blessing Robin Williams of their members and of Howard, state Sen. friends who serve in Charles Walker, and elected office. Apparently, Rhodes’ several black ministers. Williams and rhetoric was so harsh and club members Walker have a good working relationship and Williams reports that Walker is were so upset that the president of the behind him. Now, it will be difficult for club felt compelled to extend a lengthy apology for having Rhodes as a speaker.

Walker to publicly support Williams According to club members the prez over McIntyre. Why? went on for several minutes, apologizMcIntyre is black. Williams is white. ing profusely. After his comments club Walker will have hell to pay in the members erupted with thunderous African-American community if he applause. And, no, Austin Rhodes will goes to bat for Williams over McIntyre. not be invited back.

Plus, Walker needs his name and his son’s name on McIntyre’s ticket that is —The views expressed in this column are the distributed throughout the black comviews of The Insider and do not necessarily munity on election day, endorsing canrepresent the views of the publisher.

UpClose

With Barbara Lynne Feldman

By Aimee Pavlik

11

Having a Birthday or a Wedding?

M E T R O

Treat a group of friends to a deluxe manicure and pedicure.

Call Morrisa Whitehead at

J U N E

Mane Attraction

6 2 0 0 2

712 Bohler Avenue • 706-364-4323 (off Walton Way behind Ga Power)

Just beadin’ around at YaYa Beads!

Classes available, sterling silver, hand blown glass beads and much more!

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!

YaYa Beads Beading Supplies Behind Applebee's on Washington Rd. 706.651.1147 • yayabeads@aol.com Tuesday-Friday 10am-5:30pm Saturday 10am-4:30pm

Southern Cuisine At Its Best!

Hot Foods

By Calvin SAMPLE MENU 10 fresh seafoods daily Fresh garden salad 22 fresh vegetables daily Smoked turkey & dressing BBQ chicken & ribs Meatloaf NY strip steaks Philly Beef & Chicken Breakfast served daily!

Barbara Feldman as Haggard the Troll (foreground).

Dine In • Take Out Catering • Delivery 8am-11pm Daily 2027 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 738-5666 • Fax 738-5688 www.hotfoodsbycalvin.com

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ G IN RUBBER S MPIN G TA BE Workshops • Gift Ideas •

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

dom to be able to just “plunge right in” when something that interests her comes along.

Feldman says that she acts in other Augusta productions when she has the time and most recently was in the Augusta Players production of “Fiddler on the Roof” with her husband, Jack.

Over the years she has also worked with the Ft. Gordon Dinner Theatre, the Augusta Opera on their production of “Music Man,” sung with the Augusta symphony, and has done voiceovers for commercials.

Her love for Storyland and acting allows Feldman to enjoy each and every performance put on by the theater.

“Every show is different, and you are really creating something totally new every time you perform,” she says. “It’s all about that wonderful feeling when you’re on stage and it’s just you and the audience and this moment.”

Greeting Cards • Eyelets & Tins Supplies • Art Rubber Stamps CLASSES FOR ALL AGES

Monday - Friday 10-6 • Saturday 10-4 4015-K Washington Road Across from Blockbuster in Ashley Square

860-2998

10% off entire purchase expires 6/30/02 6/30/02 expires

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

dents to attend ASU. “We have watched students who started with us as freshmen really grow,” Feldman says.

Although she says that she was “not very good at acting when she was a child,” her interest in entertaining has been with her since childhood.

“As a little girl, I remember standing in front of the mirror, pretending to do commercials and stuff,” Feldman says.

She says that she “was a singer first,” and that her ability to act came later.

“I loved singing, and acting was the additional part,” Feldman says. “I worked very hard to become good as an actor, and now I consider myself both an actor and a singer.”

While her two children were younger, Feldman devoted much of her time to volunteering for and participating in their school activities. But now that they are grown, she says that she enjoys the free-

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

“FTTROLL,” reads the license plate on the front of Barbara Lynne Feldman’s car.

For the founder of Storyland Theatre, the nickname “Feldman the Troll” was the result of a misprinted caption accompanying a picture of her in a local paper as the character Haggard the Troll. The caption read: “Barbara Lynne Haggard as Feldman the Troll.” Feldman says that the result is “this hysterical thing that has gone on for years and years.”

For Feldman, her 15 years at Storyland have provided plenty of laughs and enjoyment, but she admits that she never expected to “branch off” into children’s theater from acting in adult theater.

“It just happened. I think that sometimes in life the most rewarding things just happen on the spot,” Feldman says.

“I never dreamed that I’d be doing something like this for all these years.”

The idea for the theater occurred to Feldman while her daughter was a preschooler, when as a parent she realized that there weren’t plays and productions that catered to a younger audience. Her solution to this problem became Storyland Theater.

Over the years, the theater has become quite popular among teachers and students, attracting 27,000 to the original productions put on by Storyland each year, says Feldman. She adds that Storyland is very careful to make sure that the plays they present are full-scale productions that people would see on Broadway.

“We’re a group of adults who really are interested in creating excellent, quality theater for children,” Feldman says. “We try to put on something that will be a wonderful experience for the students, where they can learn something and enjoy, and hopefully as they grow up they’ll remember that they came and will want to go to the theater as adults and bring their own kids.”

When it comes to her duties at Storyland, Feldman directs, acts, and does numerous other tasks, and she describes herself as being “involved in pulling everything together.”

And she says that pulling everything together does not end when she leaves the theater.

“Whenever I go anywhere, I always have Storyland in the back of my head because I’m always looking for new ideas or new props,” Feldman says.

Over the years, Feldman says, the theater has given over $100,000 back to both Augusta State University and the community, and one of the things she enjoys most is awarding scholarships for stu-

S P I R I T

12 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

MetroBeat Sheriff's Department Takes on the Red Lion

By Stacey Eidson

L

ittle did Chip Melton know when he went before the Augusta Commission last year asking that the city consider extending the hours of operation of local bars, that five months later the same commission would have the future of his bar, the Red Lion Pub, in their hands.

On June 4, Melton faced a hearing before the commission regarding the possible probation of the Red Lion’s alcohol license because the sheriff’s department had cited him for “failure to maintain an orderly place” and “operating after-hours.”

Currently, Augusta’s ordinance allows for establishments to serve alcoholic beverages until 2:30 a.m. and requires that all people, including employees, must leave no later than 3 a.m. On Saturday, the bars are supposed to be vacated by 2:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Melton’s original proposal last year was to extend the hours of alcohol sales in local bars so as to increase the city’s tax collections. By allowing at least one additional hour of alcohol sales, Melton suggested the commission could raise enough revenue to avoid a huge millage rate increase next fall.

However, a commission subcommittee decided such a change in the ordinance would actually cost the city more money because of the additional sheriff’s deputies that would be needed to patrol the bars.

As a compromise, several commissioners recommended that the local bar owners be allowed to have only their employees in the establishments until 3:30 a.m. so as to allow them additional time for housekeeping purposes.

But as soon as Melton came before the commission with a few ordinance violations, any possibility of changing local bar operating times was immediately put on ice.

According to Sgt. Greg Smith of the vice division of the sheriff’s department, the problems Melton were having at the Red Lion were not that severe. However, they are still violations of the local ordinance.

On May 7, Smith said he drove by the Red Lion around 3 a.m. when the pub was supposed to be closed.

“The special duty deputy was actually outside at 3 o’clock trying to clear the (parking) lot. He then went inside, I’m assuming, to get paid and left at approximately 3:15,” Smith said. “As of 3:40 a.m., the employees as well as Thomas

The Red Lion Conn (Melton’s partner) were still inside.”

Smith also told the commission that the two tickets Melton and Conn had received regarding Red Lion’s inability to maintain order related to an incident during Masters week on April 8.

“On the Wednesday of Masters week, the Red Lion Pub was having an outdoor-concert party,” Smith said. “That is in violation of state law. You cannot have people outside in the parking lot drinking.

“They had a band in the parking lot.

There were no fences constructed, nothing to limit access to people who would have been underage, from drinking.”

Smith said the Red Lion could have legally had the outdoor party if they had sought permission from the city and had installed the proper safety precautions like another local bar, Last Call, on Washington Road.

“What Last Call did was, they rented fencing. They had the fencing attached to the building and they limited access,” Smith said. “They had 10 deputies working. There was only one point of entry into the club and that was through a gate in the fence that had been constructed just for that particular day.

“That setup was inspected by the sher-

iff’s office, it was inspected by the Georgia Department of Revenue, and license and inspection people before we actually told them they could do that.”

While Commissioner Bill Kuhlke said he understood that local bars are required to get permission for such an outdoor event, he asked how many establishments actually seek permission before they hold such parties during Masters week.

Smith said the only two outdoor parties he knew about were the authorized celebration at Last Call and the Red Lion’s unauthorized concert in the parking lot.

“Well, just for your information, there are a lot of places that do that during Masters,” Kuhlke frankly said. “If you move around a little bit, you go to a lot of places where people are outside and drinking and playing some games and things like that.”

Sheriff Ronnie Strength told the commission that that his department wasn’t unfairly targeting Melton; it was simply a matter of right and wrong.

“I have known Chip Melton for many, many years. He’s a good friend of mine,” Strength said. “But the only thing we are here for today is right or wrong.”

And there is no question about it, Strength said: The Red Lion had an unauthorized outdoor party in April and had employees within the establishment after hours in May. However, Commissioner Marion Williams told the sheriff he didn’t believe law enforcement was being fair, particularly regarding the Masters week incident.

“Mr. Sheriff, you’ve been in this town probably as long as I have, if not longer.

And you’ve seen this town during the Masters. I’m not a police officer and I’ve seen it,” Williams said. “We get relaxed in this town. You’re the sheriff.

You ought to know that more than anybody else knows that. And we’re not doing everybody the same way.”

Strength said that was the farthest thing from the truth.

“We don’t get to make the decision, ‘Well, Masters week we can break the law but the week before we cannot,’” Strength said. “We have to go by the law.”

Melton, who represented himself at the hearing, told the commission that he has pleaded not guilty to the charge of failing to maintain order on April 8.

However, he did say that his employees were wrong to remain inside the bar

after-hours on May 7.

“I do recognize the tickets that were written,” Melton said. “One ticket was written to me, two tickets were written to my managing partner. The failure to maintain an orderly place, I’ve pleaded not guilty to because we did not sell any liquor or beer outside that building.

“But I understand the after-hours (charge) that they did stay in past the 3 o’clock period. Like the sheriff said, it’s about right or wrong, and they were wrong. I apologize for them.”

Augusta Commissioner Andy Cheek asked Smith to provide the commission with a record of police incidents involving several other bars in the area at the same period of time.

According to the information provided by the sheriff’s department, from Dec. 23 until May 2, Coconuts in Surrey Center had a total of 18 police incidents involving crimes such as assault, hitand-run, theft and a stolen car. None of the incidents were the fault of the bar owner.

Time Piecez on Broad Street had seven counts of assault and one theft during the same period of time. Again, none of the incidents involved the owner.

At Crossroads, also along Broad Street, the only incident recorded was an unauthorized “under age concert.” The owner was given a warning for this infraction, according to Smith’s records.

Kuhlke asked Melton to step forward and face the commission again.

“I respect the sheriff’s department and the job that they do and I think you ought to get some punishment,” Kuhlke told Melton, “but you just started up in

“I have known Chip Melton (of the Red Lion) for many, many years. He’s a good friend of mine.

But the only thing we are here for today is right or wrong.”

– Richmond County Sheriff Ronnie Strength

business. You are a good boy. I see your momma standing over there (in the back of the commission’s chamber). She’s concerned about you. I’m concerned about you. I don’t want you to get in trouble.”

Instead of the customary one-year probation period, Kuhlke made a motion to put Melton on probation for 90 days.

“I’m going to let you know, and I think all of my colleagues sitting up here will agree, if things continue as they have, if you get in trouble, you are going to be in real trouble next time,” Kuhlke told Melton.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE The Metropolitan Spirit has a full time, entry level sales position available.

The ideal candidate is ambitious, self-motivated, competitive, persuasive, positive, creative, and a great communicator in person and on paper.

Account executives develop new business, work with clients and production artists to create ads that get results.

If you possess an entrepreneurial drive and are up for a challenge with big rewards, please send your resume, with cover letter to:

The commission voted 8-1-1 to support Kuhlke’s motion, with Commissioner Ulmer Bridges voting no and Commissioner Steve Shepard abstaining.

Bridges couldn’t believe this was the second time this year that the commission softened a club’s probation penalty.

A few months ago, the commission also voted to give Super C Lounge on Tobacco Road 90 days probation.

“I’m afraid we may be sending the wrong message when we show the appearance of placing the sheriff’s department on trial claiming unequal

enforcement of the law and then we don’t enforce our own (probation) ordinance,” Bridges said.

Later in the meeting when the commission was considering extending the hours of bar operation for housekeeping purposes, Bridges said the situation with Melton should prove to the commission that the proposal is not a good idea.

“Mr. Melton originated the idea of extending the hours and if you look at the (after-hours) ticket that the sheriff brought before us ... that time of 3:40 a.m. would violate the new time that’s in this proposed ordinance,” Bridges said.

“So, I really don’t think that we are going to be accomplishing anything in regards to actually benefiting the bars.”

A motion to approve the proposed ordinance failed with a vote of 3-5-2.

Commissioners Lee Beard, Cheek and Williams supported the motion.

Commissioner Willie Mays said he would be open to considering extending the hours, but the problem he had with the ordinance was he hadn’t heard any other private bar owners other than Melton support it.

Mays said he wasn’t sure why people weren’t speaking their mind, but had heard rumors in the community that some bar owners had been warned to keep their mouths shut.

“I am not hearing one thing from the folks that this is going to affect,” Mays said. “I’ve heard, ‘Well, folks are being threatened and they ain’t coming forward.’ If it’s a fear factor, then let’s go on and say that. ... But I’m not hearing anything from anybody.”

Communication At Its Best!!!

Free Phone with 3000 Anytime Minutes for $49.99/mo.!!!

12 State Coverage No Long Distance No Roaming LIMITED TIME ONLY …

GET IT BEFORE IT’S GONE!!!

Authorized Agent for: NCS Wireless 4453 Washington Rd. Evans, Ga. 30809 (Next to New Walmart) 706-364-NCS4

NCS Wireless NCS Wireless 3450 Wrightsboro Rd. 3219 Deans Bridge Rd. Augusta, Ga 30907 Augusta, Ga 30906 (Augusta Mall ) 706-364-NCS4 706-667-9991 chrisbettis@ncswireless.com

“The kids love our sun room.”

Advertising Sales c/o The Metropolitan Spirit P.O. Box 3809, Augusta, GA 30914 or fax to 706-733-6663 EOE

Our sun rooms are the perfect place to spend afternoons with your family.

The beauty of the outdoors, the comfort of home.

Sun Room

NCS - Page Tech 1331 Augusta West Augusta, Ga 30907 (Next to Burlington) 706-854-1009

ALUMINUM PRODUCTS & VINYL OF AUGUSTA Call for a Free Estimate!

(706) 868-5323 (706) 860-4997 (800) 868-2586 3832 Haley Road, Martinez

Free Design Consultation & Estimate

Owned and operated by the Fletcher Brothers since 1970

SUNROOMS • POOL & SPA ENCLOSURES • SCREEN ROOMS • GUTTERS • SIDING • AWNINGS • WINDOWS & DOORS

13 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

14 M E T R O S P I R I T

A Double-Exposed

J U N E

Life

6 2 0 0 2

by Brian Neill

M “Every spare minute I’m shooting. The problem is, I don’t have enough spare minutes.”

— Michael Gabridge.

ichael Gabridge can create an entire universe from a butterfly’s wing, or render with perfection the tranquility of a snowfall softly blanketing the steps of the Jessye Norman Amphitheater at Augusta’s Riverwalk.

At the same time, he can comfortably enter a boardroom full of doctors, academicians and entrepreneurs and brief them on innovations and opportunities on the horizon in the field of biomedicine.

These would seem to be two disparate talents exhibited by two totally different people.

But Gabridge, director of the Medical College of Georgia’s Office of Biomedical Technology Transfer, accomplishes both without missing a beat.

Gabridge, who holds a doctorate in microbiology from the University of Michigan, said his chosen field has always gone handin-hand with his love for and obsession with fine art nature photography.

“In my career as a microbiologist, I automatically did a lot of photomicroscopy — photography through the microscope and close-up work,” Gabridge said. “And then as I went through a couple of different career changes I kept the interest in photography and it was always very compatible with what I was doing.”

Both through his work as a professor at the University of Illinois Medical School and as a biotechnology entrepreneur in upstate New York, Gabridge steadily amassed a collection of images centering around minerals, flora and fauna.

Soon, he began receiving requests by textbook companies for some of those images: Close-ups of ice crystals, detail shots of butterfly wings and the like.

“That was an interesting process of evolution,” Gabridge recalled. “As I started acquiring a good collection of scientific photographs, people would start asking me for copies of them, and then occasionally a

textbook company would ask to use one of my photos on a text. And then I discovered the phenomenon of stock photography, where there are companies that collect thousands and thousands of organized, categorized images to satisfy publishers of textbooks, essentially.”

Like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, Gabridge’s work made its natural progression to the gallery wall.

It can currently be seen, and purchased, at the Silver Lining Gallery, 1002 Broad Street.

Since hanging his work there in late April, Gabridge’s photographs have received an overwhelmingly positive reception.

“I had 10 Augusta scenes and I sold seven within the first week, most of those the first night,” Gabridge said. “I was delighted.”

Gabridge has also shown his work at the Mustard Seed Gallery and the Art Center & Gallery of Estes Park, both in Colorado, as well as at the Agora Gallery in New York City.

Part of the beauty of Gabridge’s images is their enigmatic quality.

For example, Gabridge’s favorite photograph, “Waveform” (shown bottom right of facing page) with its soft golden light and curved lines, may exhaust all guesses as to what it might be.

We won’t spoil the riddle here.

“That shot took me probably six or eight hours to get and about three rolls of film,” Gabridge said. “The lighting was very tricky.

It’s a combination of back-lighting from a pretty heavy-duty, fiber-optic light source, and a little bit of glance off the top of reflective light to catch the top of the gills.”

Well, there’s a clue, at least. But determining what the image is may still prove a challenge.

“I had some people over last night. They were doing the same game,” Gabridge said.

“People think it’s pasta, or butter.”

Gabridge primarily captures his images on slide film, owing to its preference by most stock photo agencies. He uses both 35 mm and 6.45 cm medium format cameras. The medium format camera creates a negative nearly three times the size of that from a 35 mm camera, resulting in higher-definition enlargements and image clarity.

Gabridge is constantly looking for new subjects and owes his constant imagecapturing to a sort of creative compulsion.

“Every spare minute I’m shooting. The problem is, I don’t have enough spare minutes,” Gabridge said. “But that’s my form of relaxation; it’s sort of a creative relaxation. So, I like to relax, but make some progress of some kind at the same time.

Maybe I’m just obsessive-compulsive, but I don’t golf, I don’t fish; I do photography.”

While photography is his love, Gabridge said he has no near-future plans to leave his day job.

Freelance stock photographers can make a living, he said, but not without exhaustive work.

“I wish I could (make a living at photography). That’s my fantasy,” Gabridge said.

“People do, but you’ve got to do it 12 hours a day. You’ve got to have the luxury to do that, and then just wait for the requests to come in. There’s very long lead time between submitting your work to a stock photo agency and then starting to pick up a lot of residuals.”

But with his artwork being snapped up from the Silver Lining Gallery, it’s apparent Gabridge has struck a nice balance between the real world and the stuff of which daydreams are made.

“I think fine art photography, with an emphasis on abstract nature, is really my forte,” Gabridge said. “It’s what I like the best.”

"If it hurts, we'll check it out."

Augusta Pain Management

"Something To Feel Good About"

DR. JOHN M. DOWNEY Board Certified

C. Luis McTier, RN, FNP William Younes, PA Sharad Nadkami, PT

2902 Professional Parkway

!

855-2767

For All Your Water Gardening Supplies including fish, pumps, aquatic plants & more!

Fountains Bird Baths Statuaries Unique Accessories 3672 Peach Orchard Road Highway 25, 3 Miles South of Bobby Jones

706.793.2091 MASTERCARD/VISA

Start this Summer with a

new

Smile!

50% Off

Teeth Whitening Michael Gabridge

Free Cosmetic Consultation

New, affordable options to give you a great smile. We use the easiest, most popular, longest-lasting techniques. You’ll be surprised how effective and affordable cosmetic dentistry can be.

Whitening your smile can make you look

younger, healthier, more radiant and self-confident. What else can do so much for such a low cost? Definitely better than retail or direct mail whiteners.

The Official Dentist of the

Martin C. Comella, DMD. FACP is a recognized authority in dental care, having served as Advisor to the Prosthodontic Residency program at Walter Reed, Director of the USA Area Dental Lab at Walter Reed and Fort Gordon, and Associate Clinical Professor of Prosthodontics at the Medical College of Georgia.

M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6

Evaluation & Treatment of Painful Conditions

Garden A ccents

15

Augusta Lynx

1210 George C. Wilson Dr.

706-855-8818

2 0 0 2

16 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

d n a t r a M Wal g n i s s i M e th

A

n unusual thing happened during the week of May 9, the same week this newspaper ran a syndicated article outlining allegations of sexual discrimination, low worker wages and reliance on Chinese sweatshops as all part of doing business for Wal-Mart.

A total of four newspaper racks The Spirit had installed with permission at the Wal-Marts on Bobby Jones Expressway and Deans Bridge Road — two at each store — miraculously vanished into thin air.

Gone. Nowhere to be found.

The disappearances were discovered when two separate newspaper carriers went to deliver the following week’s issue to the stores.

Those same carriers brought the matter to the attention of Meli Gurley, special assistant to the publisher and circulation director for The Spirit.

After contacting both Wal-Marts, Gurley said she was given the name of Travis Bailey, one of the stores’ managers, as the person with whom she needed to discuss the matter.

“I asked (Bailey) where our boxes where and he said, ‘Ma’am, I don’t know anything about them,’” Gurley said. “I said, ‘That is private property and they do belong to us and we would like them back.

“I said, ‘Just because you didn’t like a story we wrote, doesn’t mean you throw our boxes away.’”

Of course, without witnesses it would be impossible to determine if that is, indeed, what happened.

Nonetheless, Gurley thought something was fishy.

Gurley said the racks had been positioned at the fronts of the stores, along with racks for other

publications such as a real estate guide and the daily newspaper.

Those racks were still in place after The Spirit racks were gone, she said.

Gurley said the missing racks had been refurbished and carried a value of roughly $300 apiece, for a total replacement cost of $1,200.

Contacted at the Wal-Mart on Deans Bridge Road, Bailey, the manager with whom Gurley had earlier spoken, declined to comment.

“To tell you the truth, I really don’t wish to be interviewed,” Bailey said.

He referred questions to Wal-Mart’s corporate office.

After being given a detailed description of the situation, the person in Wal-Mart’s public relations office who took The Spirit’s call seeking comment, said spokesman Tom Williams would contact the local stores and then get back to us.

Williams never called back, even after a subsequent message was left for him.

Coincidentally, Gurley said a man wearing a Wal-Mart name tag came into The Spirit offices the week the story criticizing the company ran.

The man picked up a copy of the paper and remarked about the story, adding that some “bigwigs” from Wal-Mart were currently in town, Gurley said.

The article was headlined: “How Wal-Mart Is Remaking Our World,” and was written by syndicated columnist, radio show commentator and author, Jim Hightower.

Among other things, the article accused WalMart of encouraging harsh labor environments in sweatshops abroad by low-balling its suppliers; trapping workers in pseudo full-time positions in which they work only 28 hours a week; and also

Gurley said the missing racks had been refurbished and carried a value of roughly $300 apiece, for a total replacement cost of $1,200.

Contacted at the Wal-Mart on Deans Bridge Road, Bailey, the manager with whom Gurley had earlier spoken, declined to comment.

17

f o e s a C e th l l i e l N i e n a N i BByy BBrrian s k c a R mentioned a class-action lawsuit against the company alleging “harsh” treatment of female employees.

After being contacted by The Spirit, Don Hazen, executive editor of Alternet, a California-based wire service for alternative newspapers, said that he e-mailed about a half-dozen newspapers that ran the Hightower story to inquire if they had reported missing racks. He had, so far, received no replies.

Hazen did say the Wal-Mart article nearly set a record for traffic on Alternet’s Web site.

“I do know that when we put the article on our Web site, it was a huge success in terms of traffic,” Hazen said. “It was probably the second or third highest-trafficked article we’ve had. So there’s a lot of interest out there on the topic.”

Gurley said the missing racks had been at the local Wal-Marts since September of 2000.

The Spirit has more than 200 distribution points, in the forms of outdoor racks, in-store wire racks and loose-bundle placements, between Aiken, Augusta and its outlying areas.

Gurley could recall only one rack in recent years that has turned up missing. That particular rack was located outside an Evans restaurant, Gurley said.

“We haven’t had that problem,” Gurley said. “If anybody has a problem with our paper, with something that we’ve put in it, they’ll normally call us and tell us to pick up our rack. But they don’t do anything to them because they know they are private property.”

Obviously, because The Spirit is a free publication, the racks contained no money, which is often a motivator in the theft of daily newspaper racks.

Gurley said it would be highly unlikely for four racks to simultaneously disappear from two stores owned by the same company, and located across town from each other.

That, she said, is what prompted her to go and see for herself.

“I actually physically drove around both stores to see if our boxes were there,” Gurley said. “And they weren’t.”

M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

18 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

Life Beyond Death THE STORY OF ELIZABETH JOHNSON HARRIS

BY STACEY EIDSON

E

lizabeth Johnson Harris was a quiet woman. Born in Augusta on Dec. 16, 1867, she was the daughter of former slaves.

Harris was raised by her grandparents in a small house on the south side of Wrightsboro Road. She was a devoted wife and mother of nine who loved nothing more than attending Sunday School at Trinity C.M.E. Church on Jackson Street, where she had been a member for 67 years up until her death in 1942.

It was a simple life. And as the years have gone by, memory of this local woman has faded. The home in which she was born is gone. Many of those who knew her are now deceased. The congregation at the new Trinity C.M.E. Church have no recollection of this long-time member.

According to her obituary, Harris was buried in the black section of Summerville Cemetery, otherwise known as Pine View Cemetery, but there is no sign of her grave marker in this now overgrown lot with crumbling tombstones and falling chainlink fence.

The words “all life” are typed on her death certificate under the

category of Harris’ length of stay in this community. But no one seems to remember her.

Harris could have easily been forgotten had it not been for her love of writing and her desire in 1923, at the age of 55, to create a manuscript of her life story.

In an 85-page, handwritten memoir bound in a four-ring notebook, Harris chronicled the events of her childhood and life after marriage. The notebook – which contained photos, news clippings and several poems written by Harris that were printed in The Echo, a former publication in Augusta – was donated to the Duke University Special Collections Library in 1984 by Mayme Perry, one of Harris’ descendants.

Harris is now a part of the school’s African-American and Women Studies program and her manuscript can be viewed by people all over the world via Duke’s library collections Web site at http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/harris.

Thanks to Duke University and the thoughtfulness of a distant relative, Harris can live on forever. And through her writings Harris has also captured a seldom told story of Augusta’s past: The typical life of a black woman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Growing Up on the “Little Hill” With delicate cursive handwriting in black ink, a 55-year-old Harris begins her “Life Record,” by stating, “I was born at Augusta, Ga. December 16th, 1867. At the old home formerly owned by Dr. Pauline on the South-Side of Wrightsboro Road, near the Monte Sano Heights. I am the only Daughter of Issiac and Martha Johnson, in the midst of four brothers.”

At 11 months old, it was decided

that Harris would be raised by her grandmother because two of her older brothers had died at a very early age.

“During my infancy, my mother lived in the lower section of the city, while I was at home on the ‘Little Hill’ by which it was called in those days,” Harris wrote, referring to her grandparents’ two-story brick home on Wrightsboro Road that she says was owned by “the old man Judge Eve.” According to a 1939 obituary in The Augusta Chronicle, Judge Oswell Eve was an extremely popular public official who was a descendant of one of the leading families in Georgia. Once the city editor of The Augusta Chronicle, Eve became a Richmond County judge in 1923.

Such properties owned by the Eve family, Harris stated, were often rented out to the “colored people” in the area.

“My Grandmother, Louisa Crawford Stewart and my step Grandfather, Peter Stewart, were once slaves, (as were) my mother and father,” Harris wrote. “My mother and grandmother were owned by the Coleman-Warren Family. My stepGrandfather was owned by the Wilkinson-Bones Family.”

As a young girl, Harris said she frequently visited her mother in the city where she worked as a laundress and

remembered how tired her mother would look at the end of the week. Her mother’s condition often troubled Harris so much that she would insist on doing as much extra housework during her visit as possible.

Although it was sometimes difficult living away from her parents, Harris wrote that the bond she formed with her grandparents, whom she lovingly called “the old folks,” was one of the strongest of her lifetime.

“My girls and boys are all willing and honest workers, which is not a disgraceful move for poor persons, but I would feel so proud if they had only finished or gone higher in school.”

– wrote Elizabeth Harris

“Mamma and Pap would often come to see me, and bring me nice little things, of various sorts. They would often ask if I wanted to go to their home and live with them where I would see more pretty and livelier things in the City,” Harris wrote.

“But no – I was always proud to see them come and hated to see them go, but I had grown so attached and devoted to the older folks, that there was nothing to attract my attention from them, and the simple, yet comfortable little home.”

Harris’ grandparents were strict, but loving, and insisted that the quality of her upbringing would determine her future.

“I was never allowed to be out very frequently from home,” Harris wrote.

“Only once or twice a week and from half an hour to never more than an hour, was I allowed to stay and when that time was out I had to hurry home on Cinderella’s time, or else I was punished.”

By age 6, Harris’ step-grandfather insisted that she head off to school and get a proper education.

“Although my Grandfather had been a slave, he managed to learn to spell and read, and from this he taught me of the little that he knew which gave me a previous start before going to school,” Harris wrote. “The first school I attended was a private home school at the residence owned by the late Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Grayton. This home was then located on the west side of Hickman Road, just opposite the beautiful home formerly owned by the late H.H. Hickman.”

From there, Harris attended another private school at a former home located on the north side of the Bon Air Hotel on Hickman Road and Walton Way.

It is clear through her writings that Harris thoroughly enjoyed school and valued an education, and even though she never graduated, the possibility of receiving a diploma was still in her mind at the age of 55.

“While I was unfortunate in reaching the graduation mark, I am proud of the the distance that I have gone, tho(ugh)-brief, (and) still I haven’t fully given up the race or interest even in these advanced years,” Harris wrote.

Grandpa’s Ghost-Slave Stories By the age of 7, Harris and her grandparents had left their home on Wrightsboro Road and moved to what she called “The Big Hill,” otherwise known as Summerville. Her grandparents’ new property was located between Cumming

This photo is attached to the inside cover of Elizabeth Harris’ manuscript. Officials at Duke University are not certain if this is a photo of Harris or her daughter, Mattie Louise.

Road and Williams Street.

“This spot of ground consisting of three acres was given to Grandpa for his lifetime (work) by Mr. J. W. Bones a member of the family whom he had served in the days of slavery,” Harris wrote. “It seemed that Grandpa was quite a favorite of the family of his slave-owners and they showed him many acts of kindness.

“Grandpa built a simple little two-room cottage which we lived in and enjoyed for a good number of years.”

One of Harris’ favorite memories of this house was sitting by the fireplace, helping her grandmother sew quilts and listening to her grandfather tell ghost stories.

“I would often sit patiently with her until one and two o’clock at night making quilt squares in small and large pieces,” Harris wrote. “She would cut the squares, and give me a certain lot or number even with hers – this kind of work we would do mostly on the long winter nights, while dear old Grandpa would always have a comfortable fire.”

There was nothing her grandfather enjoyed more than a good fire.

“Grandpa would build his wonderful oak fires at a certain time in the evening and they were so well built that they would sometimes last until morning,” Harris wrote.

“How I remember well on many of those long winter nights when seated around our comfortable fire-side how Grandpa would sit and tell me of wonderful and terrible happenings during the days of slavery – including Ghost Stories, which he said all were true and many experienced by himself.”

One story in particular that Harris

remembered was the tale of “The Calf and the Ghost.” Harris said that while the story was terribly frightening, she couldn’t help but listen to it.

“When Grandpa was a boy during the days of slavery, he had a certain amount of work each day, the last being his task to bring the calf in from the lot,” Harris wrote. “So one day, it being very warm, he stopped to rest late in the afternoon. Lying down under a shady tree, in a quiet place he fell asleep and there he slept rather late, until he was awakened by a loud call from one of the slaves to bring in the calf.”

Harris said her grandfather rushed out into the field because it was getting dark and he still had a good distance to run before he could retrieve the calf.

“While on his way, there was a sudden out-burst which sounded as a cannon ... following this was a terrible flash which illuminated the field,” Harris wrote. “This of course frightened him terrible, but he had to get that calf in just the same, but then a frightful object in the form of a black calf appeared at his side.”

Harris said her grandfather could not believe his eyes.

“He ran on until he reached the place to get the calf. He took her by the rope and started back running for home while this other frightful object growing larger with huge red eyes kept right up with he and his calf,” Harris wrote. “He ran screaming to the house, turned his calf loose to go to her Pen while some mischievous person stood on the upper step seeing him running and exclaimed in a mischievous tone, ‘Run, little Devil, Big Devil will catch You.’” Harris said just writing the story still sent continued on page 20

Augusta's Most Unique Address Enterprise Mill began its life as a working textile mill in 1848. It now houses Augusta's most stunning apartments and commercial offices.

Come see what Augusta is talking about!

ENTERPRISE MILL 1450 Greene Street Augusta, Georgia 706-262-4001 www.enterprisemill.com

19 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

20 continued from page 19 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

shivers down her spine. But it was obvious that she loved every minute she spent with her grandfather.

“Grandpa was a smart steady working old man and took great pride in making things comfortable for the home,” Harris wrote.

“Altho(ugh) we were poor, we lived happily, peacefully and comfortably situated.”

Ironically, at the end of Harris’ life, she returned to what she called her “old home grounds,” and lived in a small house at 2438 Cumming Rd. up until her death in 1942 at age 75.

Turning to the Gospel After her days in private school, Harris began attending a public school in a church building formerly known as Harris Chapel, once located less than a mile west of the Augusta Arsenal on Walton Way. At the time, Harris knew it only as a school, but a few years later it would come to mean much more.

“This little Chapel was called Harris in honor or memory of my husband’s father – the late Rev. James Harris, of C.M.E. Church South,” Harris wrote. “The Chapel now is no more – many buildings around, many changes made, and lot of improvements in all directions have replaced this chapel.”

From Day One, Harris said her grandparents always instilled the importance of Christianity in her life. After attending Sunday School held in an open field near her home for several years, Harris said churches began opening their doors to black children in the area. “(T)here was a Sunday School opened up for colored children in the morning at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Walton Way (on) The Hill,” Harris wrote. “A large number of colored children including myself attended this school and were properly taught and nicely treated.

“The Rev. Edwin G. Weed ... was then Rector of the Good Shepherd Church, and showed great pride and interest in the colored children there.”

With her grandparents’ blessing, Harris decided she also wanted to attend a second afternoon Sunday School class at the Rock of Ages C.M.E. Church on the corner of Mt. Auburn Avenue and Johns Road.

Harris took great pride in attending this church as a child because she said she had a hand in its construction. “(As) a little bare-feet girl, I walked faithfully about the Hill with a subscription list to the doors of both white and colored, soliciting aid to build the Rock of Ages Church,” Harris wrote. “I was then about ten years old and I received several donations from different persons in aid to the church, which I very proudly presented to the officers of the Church.

“I always took great interest in the work and uplifting of this dear little church. My interest was so great, and broadly manifested that they used to call me ‘little pastor no. 2,’” Harris added. “The first meetings ... at this little church, were carried on for some considerable time at the simple home owned by my grandparents.”

However, by age 9, Harris decided that she wanted to become a member of the Trinity C.M.E. Church on Jackson Street, now known as Eighth Street.

“Trinity C.M.E. Church, located on Jackson St. is one of the oldest and most

The last home that Elizabeth Harris lived in before she died was at 2438 Cumming Rd. in Augusta.

popular Colored Churches of Augusta or elsewhere in the South,” Harris wrote. “On the first Sunday in Oct. 1876, I joined Trinity C.M.E. Church during the Pastorate of the late Rev. Edward S. West.”

Harris said her grandparents were thrilled about her love for the church and would often encourage her to attend church up to six times a day.

“I remember how often on many a night as well as day, that I was called or told to get ready to come and go with Grandmother to church,” Harris wrote.

“Regardless of the weather or the dark nights or the distance, whether long or short, we were on the way to church.”

Many of the walks at night were very cold and dark, Harris said.

“In those days we didn’t have the numerous electric lights and other conveniences that we have now,” she wrote.

“There were the old time lamp-posts, scattered about the city. But the Hill was clothed in darkness and the street cars then were drawn by horses and mules.

“And whenever we wanted to attend some big meetings, or other affairs of importance, the older people and the young grown-ups would sometimes get up a big party or crowd and we would walk back from the lower section of the city, arriving at our homes about eleven or eleven thirty o’clock PM.” When the distance was too far, Harris said, sometimes these large parties would hire carriages or buggies to carry the church goers back home.

“Oh what a lively time we would have gossiping and sometimes singing beautiful sacred songs,” Harris wrote. “Those mixed strong voices were good to hear out in the open air. Oh those were the days that will live long in memory of my childhood days with my grandparents at home.”

Unfortunately, Harris wrote, the church changed a great deal as she grew older.

Instead of concentrating on faith, Harris said, she often found too many churches focusing on the almighty dollar.

“Certainly money has always been needed, and will always be. But it was not so frequently called for in those (early) days,” Harris wrote.

“In those days, ministers and others were working faithfully for the cause of Christ,” she added. “But in these days they are working more in their own interest and the

increase of the Purse money being so rapidly and frequently demanded at most all services it seems that we might as well have a door keeper and pay a certain entrance fee.

“The people in these days seem to be money and pleasure mad.”

Falling for Jacob Like many girls in those days, Harris married at an early age. But unlike many young brides, Harris was truly in love.

“The reader may be surprised in reading of my age at the time when I secretly fell in love and also of the age when I married,” Harris wrote. “At the age of 10 years, I secretly fell in love with the man that I married five and a half years later – My reason or idea for saying ‘secretly,’ I kept it secret for two years or more before he knew of it.”

“This man was nine years my senior, and certainly I was embarrassed to divulge the real secret to he or anyone else, except a

dear little friend and play-mate of my own,” Harris added.

But for Harris, as soon as she saw young Jacob Walker Harris - son of Rev. James Harris of Trinity C.M.E. Church - it was love at first sight.

“On a summer afternoon when I a little bare-foot girl on my way to the old well for a bucket of cool water for my grandmother – I met this handsome looking brown skin man,” Harris wrote. “He was not a stranger to me. I knew him and a good many of his family.

“The man spoke to me as he passed by saying, ‘Howdy little girl.’”

That’s all Harris was to this man, but for her, it was very different.

“Certainly he knew me but I was only a little girl, far from being his equal. Why surely he was disinterested, and never dreamed or thought of such a thing as love with me,” Harris wrote. “But it was at this continued on page 22

“I was the first bride to be married in the brick structure of the Good Shepherd Church, after it was completed in 1883.”

– wrote Elizabeth Harris

21 M E T R O S P I R I T

Visit Barksdale's Menswear

J U N E

Father's Day

Big, tall, regular and small ... we fit them all

Golf Shirts Belts Gift Certificates Collectible Ties

BARKSDALE'S M E N ' S

W E A R

Formerly O’Connell’s Men’s Wear

4432 Washington Road Evans across from Wal-Mart 706-228-1661

6 2 0 0 2

22 continued from page 20 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

meeting and passing that I fell in love with this man.”

Two years later, to her surprise, the young Jacob Walker Harris called on her.

Harris’ grandparents would not allow her to receive men at the young age of 12, but several months later Jacob tried again.

“He passed by our home-gate, where I was standing in the door-way. He spoke very politely, and asked me for a drink of water,” Harris wrote. “After he had drank the water, he asked me could he correspond with me by letters, I answered no – as I was not yet allowed that privilege.”

Instead of being upset, Jacob found the girl’s response endearing.

“For this he thanked and complimented me, by saying, ‘You are a good little girl to obey and I hope that you will make a good wife for a good man some day. Bye-Bye,’” Harris wrote.

One year and 11 months later, Jacob Walker Harris was given permission to marry (Elizabeth Johnson) Harris.

On July 5, 1883, Jacob and Elizabeth were happily united in marriage at the church where Harris had first taken Sunday School classes, the Church of the Good Shepherd on Walton Way. According to Harris, they were the first couple to be married at the former Church of the Good Shepherd before the original structure was burned in 1896.

“I was the first bride to be married in the brick structure of the Good Shepherd Church, after it was completed in 1883,” Harris wrote, adding that her grandfather was a Sexton of the church’s “colored” service for 14 years. “The Church was filled to capacity by colored and white Friends.”

The Proud Mother Not long after Harris was married, she began raising children in a house a block away from her grandparents. She had nine children in all, six boys and three girls, but two boys died before the age of 3.

One of Harris’ utmost priorities for her children was that they receive a good education. However, several of her children were more interested in work than school.

“These seven children surviving were all sent to school at the proper age, and all remained in school going through a few grades, but seemingly disinterested and preferring an early start out for work,” Harris wrote. “Four dropped off from school to my regret.

“My girls and boys are all willing and honest workers, which is not a disgraceful move for poor persons,” Harris added, “but I would feel so proud if they had only finished or gone higher in school.”

For example, Harris felt that her son Thomas Owens could have made it very far in school, but instead he concentrated on his job at the Bon Air Hotel.

“Thomas has had many offers by several of the northerners in nice jobs with various families to go north, but he always

preferred to remain at his southern home in Augusta,” Harris wrote. “This first offer was made to him when but a very small boy, by Commodore Gerry, one of the first and wealthiest visitors of the Bon Air Hotel. I would be glad to see Thomas take a trip elsewhere for a change in sight seeing if nothing else.”

But Harris said she would never persuade her children to go in a particular direction in life because it could cause them regret.

However, there was one of the Harris children that a reader can’t help but think was his mother’s greatest joy.

Her second child, Charles Jacob Harris, not only finished high school, but went on to graduate from Paine College in 1904.

Charles Harris’ concentration was in music.

“He also studied from one to two years at Atlanta University, keeping up with his music until he finished at the New England Conservatory in Boston, Mass.,” Harris wrote.

In Boston, Charles Harris met a distinguished young musician by the name of Roland Hayes.

Hayes was the first black man to win acclaim in America and Europe as a concert artist. During his career, Hayes studied with George Henschel in England and was even invited to sing before the king and queen of England.

Hayes was also known for trying to encourage young talent. After their very first meeting, Hayes and Charles Harris discovered they had much in common.

They were both natives of Georgia and like Charles’ mother, Hayes was the child of ex-slaves.

During Charles Harris’ first trip home from Boston in 1912, he brought Hayes to meet the family.

“This was my first time to hear the now famous tenor and it was an honor to have and hear him in my home, as a guest with my son,” Harris wrote.

In 1914, Charles Harris and Hayes returned to Augusta and spent 10 days in the community entertaining people at the Partridge Inn, the Church of the Good Shepherd and at Tabernacle Baptist Church.

The following year, Charles Harris and Hayes played at music festivals in Atlanta, New York City and Bar Harbor, Maine.

“Oh how I would enjoy the rich sweet music, morning and evening in such classical lines in my own house from the rich and cultivated voice of Mr. Hayes, with my son, Mr. Harris at the piano,” Harris wrote. “My husband would enjoy the same with smiles and pride over his dear son and friend.

“The memory of this distinguished visitor and artist in my home and home town will linger for years through my life.”

However, one year later, tragedy struck the Harris family. Harris’ husband became gravely ill with kidney disease. In March of 1916, Jacob Walker Harris passed away, causing Elizabeth Harris tremendous grief.

“It seemed that Grandpa was quite a favorite of the family of his slave-owners and they showed him many acts of kindness.”

– wrote Elizabeth Harris

“Trinity C.M.E. Church, located on Jackson St. is one of the oldest and most popular Colored Churches of Augusta or elsewhere in the South.”

- wrote Elizabeth Harris She wrote a poem/song entitled, “To Hear Your Voice Again,” that was later published in The Echo.

The chorus went as follows: If I could hear your voice again How happy I would be, Though you have left this world of sin, Still in our memory.

You’re with the faithful over there, We look and sigh in vain, Our hearts tho(ugh) sad would be made glad To hear your voice again.

In 1917, Charles Harris returned home and accepted a position as the head music instructor for Paine College. He taught at Paine only two years before moving on to colleges in Mississippi and South Carolina.

After her husband’s death, Harris began writing more poetry and songs for the church. She even began writing plays, one

of which, “The Soldier Lover” was performed twice in 1918 at Elim Baptist Church on Mt. Auburn Avenue.

As Harris grew older, she wanted her children to remember their past and the history of her family well beyond her own death on Sept. 14, 1942.

Harris wanted her family to have more than just a grave site to visit and an obituary to read.

So, Harris began writing this story of her life.

After all, as she wrote in one song entitled “In These Days,” she knew she couldn’t depend on history to tell her story.

“The world is just the same you know But oh how things have changed Where e’er you stay, where e’er you go It seems to be the range, Folks whom you’ve known so long ago have changed in many ways, It may be sad, yet true you know How things go, In These Days.”

23

Dining Out

Crabby Abby's Seafood Shack: Augusta's “Real” Seafood Buffet

F

rom the second you walk in the door, your senses go into overload.

Between the background music, tantalizing smells, and outrageous decor, you’re not really sure which way to turn, and then you see the food on the buffet and you know why you’re here.

Crabby Abby’s offers an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. Items consist of shrimp, which they peel fresh daily, cooked four different ways, scallops, whole/filet catfish, grilled/fried whiting, fried/raw oysters, grilled salmon, frog legs, deviled crabs, low country boil loaded with mussels, clam strips, clam chowder and fresh homemade oyster stew. (Scallops, frog legs, raw oysters and baked potatoes served during dinner only on buffet.)

“By fresh, I mean a lot of the stuff we serve was snatched out of the water yesterday and is on your plate today,” owner Brent Terry said.

Then there are the great side dishes such as crab salad, tossed salad, cole slaw, deviled eggs, homemade mashed potatoes, handdipped onion rings, fresh white corn shucked daily, assorted fresh vegetables, white rice and fried rice.

Save room for the dessert bar, which is free with your buffet.

If you’re in the mood for something a little more special, additional items can be ordered from the kitchen for a few bucks more. Items such as steamed Alaskan snow crab legs, grilled mahi-mahi, filet mignon, and alligator tail are always available.

You needn’t put on your sea-legs to come out to Crabby Abby’s. There’s something there for every appetite. “For folks who just

plain won’t eat seafood,” he said, “we’ve got chicken and pork chops grilled and fried.”

On a recent visit, one hungry Metropolitan Spirit writer preferred to order from the menu. For under $12 you can get the biggest mess of scallops, with yummy fixin’s, you have ever seen in your life, spiced with melt-in-your-mouth seasonings that will tempt you to eat everything in sight.

The menu offers many scrumptious foods, cooked to order. Ask about their new “TO GO” menu as well.

To the incredulous question, “Are all the meals this big?” co-owner Jennifer Russell said, “Oh, yes.”

And they ask before they go sticking a lemon in your tea.

As for the atmosphere, at Crabby Abby’s, it’s one of a kind. The place is full of colorful fish wall-hangings, fishnets, wind chimes and alligators. Sea shells decorate the ceiling trim which is, by the way, a very bright pink.

“It started by us painting the outside trim pink to get folks’ attention,” Terry said.

“Then it just grew from there.” The result is good food in a bright, playful atmosphere.

Well, that explains everything but that eyecatching name. “Where did I get it?” Terry asked. “I made it up. I don’t even know anybody named Abby.”

Crabby Abby’s is located at 2510 Peach Orchard Road, in front of Coyote’s Nightclub. They’re open for lunch ThursdaySaturday from 12-2:30, and for dinner from 5:30 until the last customer is satisfied. On Sunday, they’re open from 12-9 p.m.

Throughout the summer, bring your Church Bulletin on Sundays for complimentary beverages for your entire group.

THE RAVEN'S HOARD JEWELRY GALLERY

If You Want To Know What's Really Going On In Metro Augusta You Need

10 Anniversary th

Fine Designer Art Jewelry

THE RAVEN'S HOARD Every Thursday of Your Life

131-12TH STREET DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA 724-3830

M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

2 M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

HOT SUMMER

SAVINGS

QUALITY SUNGLASSES BY: Maui Jim Revo Adidas Nike Persol

40 % off complete

pair of glasses!

OFFER CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER PROMOTION OR INSURANCE DISCOUNT. OFFER ENDS AUGUST 5, 2002.

39 Eye Exams $

Offer ends 9-5-02

OFFER CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY INSURANCE DISCOUNT/OFFER DOES NOT INCLUDE CONTACT LENS FITTING.

255 B. ROBERT C. DANIEL PARKWAY IN THE AUGUSTA EXCHANGE SHOPPING CENTER 706-481-9703 WWW.I20PEARLE.COM

20 0 2 CONTENTS Summer Guide

June Calendar

4

July Calendar

10

August Calendar

16

Sports Calendar

20

Kids’ Calendar

22

Concert Calendar

26

Movie Previews

28

3

Breakfast • Lunch

Catering for any occasion

Forest Hills GRILLE

Just off Wrightsboro Road located in the Clubhouse at Forest Hills Golf Course • 738-5072

26

"If it hurts, we'll check it out."

Augusta Pain Management

"Something To Feel Good About"

DR. JOHN M. DOWNEY

28

Summer Guide Editor: Rhonda Jones Summer Guide Editorial Assistant: Lisa Jordan Cover Design: Natalie Holle Cover Photo: Tim Conway of Tim Conway Photography Cover Model: Jen Smith. Jen is an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Certified Personal Trainer and teaches aerobics at Omni Health and Fitness.

Board Certified

C. Luis McTier, RN, FNP William Younes, PA Sharad Nadkami, PT

Evaluation & Treatment of Painful Conditions

2902 Professional Parkway

Plumbing Repair Service Residential and Commercial • Water and Sewage Line Repair and Replacement • Video Inspection of Sewer Lines •

!

855-2767

Heating and Air Conditioning Service Residential and Commercial • New Installation and Repair • Service Contracts Available •

M E A L N O C % 0 0 n n 1 o o i i t t c c a a f d! d Saattiissf

S ee e e t t n n a a r Guuaa G

PLUMBING & HEATING

(706) 556-3833 24 HOUR SERVICE

M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

4 M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R

20 02

Summer Guide

JUNE CALENDAR

EVENTS

G U I D E

AIKEN ARTIST GUILD EXHIBIT at the Aiken County Historical Museum through July 7. (803) 642-2010.

2 0 0 2

DONNA WHALEY AND KATHERINE KING art exhibit at the Sacred Heart Cultural Center throughout June. 733-2788.

ELAINE ERGLE exhibits her work at Borders Books and Music through the end of June. 737-6962.

OPEN SWIM through August at the Smith Hazel pool in Aiken. Open to the public Monday-Friday, 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 50 cents for children and $1 for adults. (803) 642-7755.

THE GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS are June 6 at the Imperial Theatre. The Augusta Children’s Chorale will entertain. Presented

by WJBF. For information, call 722-8341.

live music, food and family fun from 7-11 p.m. 821-1754.

CREATIVE IMPRESSIONS CONCERT 2 p.m. June 9 at the Morris Museum. Free. Call 724-7501 or visit www.themorris.org.

SUNDAY CANDLELIGHT JAZZ with Air Apparent and special guest Carl Brown June 9. Held on the Eighth Street Bulkhead of Riverwalk, 8-9:30 p.m. Admission is $5.

821-1754.

“ART A LA MOD!” June 10 at the Morris Museum of Art is a presentation of Young at Art, an affiliate organization for adults ages 21-40. “Art a la Mod!” begins at 6:30 p.m. and features ice cream sundaes, performance

by John Kolbeck, family scavenger hunt and a docent-led tour of the museum’s modernism exhibition. For more information, call 7247501 or visit www.themorris.org on the Web.

“GERTRUDE HERBERT YOUTH AND ADULT STUDENT EXHIBIT” features works created during winter and spring classes by youth and adult students. June 11August 2 in the Gallery at Walker-Mackenzie Studio. 722-5495.

JURIED FINE ART COMPETITION ENTRY DEADLINE June 12. Works chosen will be part of the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival and on display at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art August 27October 4. Open to artists working in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and mixed media. 722-5495.

AUGUSTA OPERA will hold open auditions June 12, 7-9 p.m. in the Choir Room of St. John United Methodist Church on Greene Street. All voice types are needed. Please bring a selection of your choice to sing; an

REO SPEEDWAGON AND KANSAS IN CONCERT June 7 at Fort Gordon’s Barton Field. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Buy tickets online at www.fortgordon.com.

AUGUSTA SOUTHERN CLASSIC FEIS June 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Sheraton Augusta Hotel. Irish dance competition to be followed by a Ceili, a traditional Irish dance party, from 8-11 p.m. $5 per person. 739-0583 or 733-2320.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE June 8, 15 and 29 at Riverwalk’s Eighth Street Plaza. Enjoy

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues June 17 with Maureen Simpson. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

CSRA CHAPTER OF THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS will hold its June meeting at Athens Restaurant and Taverna on June 20 at 8:15 a.m. Floyd King Little, E.A. will speak on the IRS and collection matters. Call Richard Chambers at 650-2299 for reservations.

WET PAINT RECEPTION 2002 June 7 at Marbury Center from 5-10 p.m. Guests are invited to purchase original recent works by local artists at a reception and “Wet Paint” sale. For more information, contact Leslie Fletcher at the Greater Augusta Arts Council at 826-4702 or visit www.augustaarts.com.

CONCERTS AND ART IN THE PARK June 7, 21 and 28 at Creighton Living History Park in North Augusta. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. (803) 442-7588.

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH June 16 at the Gordon Club, Fort Gordon. Tickets are required. Brunch is $14 for adults, $7 for kids ages 6-10 and $3.50 for kids 5 and under.

Call 791-6780 for details.

FAMILY DINNER AT PHINIZY SWAMP NATURE PARK June 20, 6-7:30 p.m. Bring the family and a pre-cooked picnic dinner to the park’s picnic pavilion. This month’s topic is forestry fun. Free of charge to the public, and advance registration is not necessary.

828-2109.

THE AUGUSTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY will hold a meeting June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Augusta Museum of History. E. Randall Floyd will give a talk about societal aspects of the Civil War. Free and open to the public. 592-2711.

“BUS STOP” will be presented June 7-9 and 14-15 at the Aiken Community Playhouse. Performances start at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinee performances start at 3 p.m.

For tickets, call (803) 648-1438.

SUNDAY CANDLELIGHT JAZZ with the C. Anthony Carpenter Project and Ari Brown June 16. Held on the Eighth Street Bulkhead of Riverwalk, 8-9:30 p.m. Admission is $5.

821-1754.

JAZZ-A-MA-TAZZ performs 8 p.m. June 18 under the direction of Rudy Volkmann as part of the Evenings in the Appleby Garden series. Held at the Appleby Branch Library.

Call 736-6244.

ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS PRESENTATION June 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Maxwell Branch Library. Call 793-2020 for more information.

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE MORRIS features Soul Strength jazz performance, 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 7. Held at the Morris Museum of Art. Visit www.themorris.org or call 7247501 for more information.

fathers will receive a souvenir packet of notecards. Refreshments available at 1:30 p.m.; tour begins at 2 p.m. 724-7501.

Do you like ponies? The Georgia Agricenter in Perry, Ga., is holding a Shetland Pony and Miniature Horse Show June 14-16.

Call (352) 347-3143 for details HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues June 10 with concert pianist Harcourt E. Waller III. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

“IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK” exhibit of 1930s architectural drawings of Ware’s Folly. Held in the First-Floor Gallery at Ware’s Folly, June 11-August 2. For more information, call the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art at 722-5495.

PHINIZY SWAMP DUSK WALK June 11, 7:30-9 p.m. Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring water and insect repellent. Free for members, $3 for non-members. Register by June 7. 828-2109.

accompanist will be provided. Call 826-4710, ext. 25 to set up an audition time.

SWAMP SOIREE to benefit Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, June 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Held at a private home along the Savannah River. To make reservations, call 828-2109.

“IMPRESSIONS OF THE PRINT: RECENT WORKS BY ALEX MURAWSKI AND TOM HAMMOND” exhibit in the Main Gallery at Ware’s Folly, June 13-August 2; opening reception June 13, 6-8 p.m.

Reception is open to the public; $5 fee for those who are not members of the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. 722-5495.

FATHER’S DAY AT THE MORRIS: Bring your father for refreshments and a special tour of the Morris Museum on June 16. All

SOUTHERN MODERNISM DISCUSSION with Starkey Flythe and Philip Morsberger, 7 p.m. June 20 at the Morris Museum of Art. Wine and cheese reception to follow. Reservations accepted: $3 adults, $2 seniors/military/students. 724-7501.

AUGUSTA BOXING CLUB SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET June 20 at 6 p.m. at the Julian Smith barbecue pit. 733-7533.

SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL ROWING REGATTA June 21-23 at Langley Pond.

Open to rowers across the country; format is singles to eights. Call (803) 642-7557.

“ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE” will be performed by the Augusta Professional Repertory Theatre Company June 21-23 and 27-29. For ticket details, call the theatre company at 481-9040.

SUMMER GARDENING SEMINAR with horticulturist Tom Rapp, June 22 from 9-11 a.m. Cost is $20, with proceeds benefiting the Aiken Downtown Development Association.

Call (803) 649-2221.

CATESBY QUEST June 22 at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Event celebrates the

Features plays, operas, dance performances and art installations at various venues around the city. Ticket prices vary. (843) 722-2764.

works of Mark Catesby. Parents will participate in a nature hike while children age 7-11 will draw nature artifacts with a local artist. $3 for members, $5 for non-members.

Register by June 21 at 828-2109.

MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM exhibits include: “Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and African-American Identity” through June 16; “The Arts of India and the Himalayas: Recent Acquisitions” through fall; and galleries of ancient Egyptian, Nubian and Near Eastern art. The museum is part of Emory University in Atlanta. (404) 727-4282 or see www.emory.edu/CARLOS/.

SUNDAY CANDLELIGHT JAZZ with Quiet Storm June 23. Held on the Eighth Street Bulkhead of Riverwalk, 8-9:30 p.m.

Admission is $5. 821-1754.

“MODERNISM IN THE SOUTH” EXHIBIT TOUR June 23, 2 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. Free. 724-7501.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART EXHIBITS through July 21: “From Heroes to Dudes” and “Lucy May Stanton.” The museum is in Athens, Ga. Call (706) 542-4662 or see www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues June 24 with the Fort Gordon Army Jazz Band. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

KEITH GEHLE performs classical guitar music June 25 as part of the Evenings in the Appleby Garden program at the Appleby Branch Library.

Show begins at 8 p.m. 736-6244.

GREATER AUGUSTA ARTS COUNCIL ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER June 25 at the Pinnacle Club in the First Union Bank Building. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The public is welcome. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $30 at the Arts Council office in Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 826-4702.

PROJECT SUCCESS OF AUGUSTA NINTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION June 28 at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. Held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tickets are $50. Call 724-0446 for tickets.

SUNDAY CANDLELIGHT JAZZ with the C. Anthony Carpenter Project and Ari Brown June 30. Held on the Eighth Street Bulkhead of Riverwalk, 8-9:30 p.m. Admission is $5.

821-1754.

LASERSHOW SPECTACULAR at Stone Mountain Park in Stone Mountain, Ga., nightly through August 11. Show begins at 9:30 p.m. On the Web at www.stonemountainpark.com or call (770) 498-5690.

Sunday Candlelight Jazz on June 16 brings you the C. Anthony Carpenter Project (pictured) and Charlie Harges Jr. Event is at the Eighth Street Bulkhead at the Riverwalk from 8-9:30 p.m.

MASTERWORKS OF SOUTHERN ART TOUR 2 p.m. June 30 at the Morris Museum of Art. Call 724-7501.

OUT OF TOWN “CHATTANOOGA COUNTRY: ITS LAND, RIVERS AND PEOPLE” permanent exhibition at the Chattanooga Regional History Museum in Chattanooga, Tenn. For more information, call (423) 265-3247 or visit www.chattanoogahistory.com.

“SEAHORSES: BEYOND IMAGINATION” exhibit now at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tenn. Open 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. 1-800-262-0695. On the Web at www.tnaqua.org.

FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY exhibits: “Ancient Empires: Syria, Land of Civilizations” through September 2; “Classical Landscape Photography” through June 30; “Giants of the Mesozoic” permanent exhibition; “A Walk Through Time in Georgia” permanent exhibition and “Lost Oasis: Ancient Treasures” fundraiser June 8.

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History is located in Atlanta. (404) 929-6400.

SPOLETO FESTIVAL, a fine arts festival in Charleston, S.C., runs through June 9.

“ON THE BRICKS” FREE CONCERT SERIES returns to Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park every Friday night through August 16. Visit www.onthebricks.com.

SUMMER AT CALLAWAY GARDENS features activities on Robin Lake Beach, miniature train rides, miniature golf, shuffleboard, circus performances and more.

Callaway Gardens is in Pine Mountain, Ga., and activities run from early June to midAugust. 1-800-CALLAWAY. “AMERICAN VIEWS: A Century of Art From the Permanent Collection” exhibit is at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through August 18. (404) 733-4437.

PUPPETS TAKE ATLANTA 2002 is an event that includes more than 15 exhibits, performances and workshops for the whole

5 M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

6 M E T R O S P I R I T

“SQUABBLES,” a comedy about an unlikely romance, will be at the Neighborhood Playhouse in Decatur, Ga., June 6-30. (404) 373-5311.

“DIVERSE WORKS: Photographs From the High’s Collection” will be at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art through August 31. (404) 733-HIGH or www.high.org.

PUSH PUSH THEATER PRODUCTIONS presents the Fifth Annual Spring Play Festival June 6-8 and “Intelligence” June 14-30. The Push Push Theater is in Atlanta. (404) 8927876 or visit www.pushpushtheater.com.

OCONALUFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE gives complete guided tours of this Cherokee, N.C., community through October 25. Learn about Cherokee history, culture, rituals and crafts. Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children. (828) 4972315 or (828) 497-2111.

S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

“AN EYE FOR DETAIL: Architectural Elements from the Permanent Collection” will be at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through August 25. (404) 733-4437.

A poet. An artist. Wine. What an evening. Join local poet Starkey Flythe (pictured) and local artist Philip Morsberger for a discussion on Southern Modernism. Event takes place at the Morris Museum at 7 p.m. June 20. family. Festivities run through August 18 and are held in various Atlanta venues, including The Arts Council, Center for Puppetry Arts, Rialto Center for the Performing Arts and the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum.

For more festival information, visit www.atlanta.net/puppets on the Web. “ABCD: A COLLECTION OF ART BRUT” will be at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through August 24. For information, call (404) 733-4437 or visit www.high.org.

JUNE EVENTS IN HARTWELL, GA., include Bike Ride Across Georgia, “Dancin’ on Depot” street dance, Pre-Fourth Extravaganza Festival on the Square, and fireworks over Lake Hartwell. For more information, phone the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority at (706) 376-0188 or visit www.hartwellga.com/mainstreet.

“THE RAINMAKER” June 6-16 at the Aurora Theatre in Duluth, Ga. For fees and ticket information, call (770) 476-7926 or visit www.auroratheatre.com.

“A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” will be presented by the Stage Door Players in Dunwoody, Ga., June 6-23. Visit www.stagedoorplayers.com on the Web or call (770) 396-1726.

SPRING UPTOWN CONCERT SERIES in uptown Columbus, Ga., Thursdays from June 6-27. Free. See www.uptowncolumbusga.com or call (706) 596-0111.

COMMON CULTURE PRINTS SHOW June 6-30 at the Spruill Center Gallery in Dunwoody, Ga. (770) 394-4019.

FIRST FRIDAY FOR THE ARTS June 7 in the Lobby Gallery at City Market in Savannah, Ga. Free. (912) 232-4903.

GEORGIA PEACH FESTIVAL features world’s largest peach cobbler, live entertainment, kids’ rides and a parade. Downtown Byron, Ga., and Fort Valley, Ga. June 7-8.

1-87-PEACHES-1.

SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE June 7-8 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Designed for beginning and experienced writers, as well as writers interested in both Christian and secular publishing. Keynote address by author Gilbert Morris. For details, contact Joanne Sloan by phone at (205) 3338603 or by sending an e-mail to scwc2002@aol.com.

GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO FINALS June 7-9 at the Georgia Agricenter in Perry, Ga. (706) 602-8735.

RIVERBEND FESTIVAL June 7-15 in Chattanooga, Tenn., features family-oriented activities, artists, fireworks, 5K run, childrens village and music by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Art Garfunkel, Blues Traveler, Lonestar and more. $30 buys you admission for all nine days of the festival; one-day wristbands available for $19 each. Kids 10 and under free with adult. (423) 756-2211. Visit www.riverbendfestival.com for full music schedule.

AMERICAN COMEDY CLASSICS FILM FESTIVAL throughout June at the High

Kitty Snyder, a solo artist who has toured extensively with Cracker, is set to play Athfest Saturday, June 22. Athfest runs from June 20-23 this year. Visit http://athfest.com for info.

Museum of Art in Atlanta. All shows begin at 8 p.m. and are held in Rich Auditorium. “The Palm Beach Story” June 7; “The Philadelphia Story” June 14; “My Man Godfrey” June 21; “The Lady Eve” June 28. Call the High’s film hotline at (404) 733-4570.

“ALL MY SONS” will be presented at the Chattanooga Theatre Center June 7-23 in Chattanooga, Tenn. For tickets, call the box office at (423) 267-8534.

“BIG: THE MUSICAL” runs June 7-29 at

Want to discover the joy and privilege of being Catholic?

Write, call or email us for a free introductory packet.

Catholic Church of the Most Holy Trinity Attn: Chris P.O. Box 2446 Augusta, GA 30903 706.722.4944 cww_mht@bellsouth.net

7

the Little General Theatre in Marietta, Ga. (770) 565-3995.

M E T R O

JEKYLL ISLAND MUSIC THEATRE FESTIVAL presents in rotating repertory: “1776,” “Oklahoma” and “HONK!” June performances are 7-9, 13-16, 20-23 and 25-30. June 29 and 30 performances will be interpreted in sign language for the hearing impaired. Held at the Jekyll Island Amphitheater, Jekyll Island, Ga. For details, call (912) 635-4060.

S P I R I T

NARROWAY PRODUCTIONS presents: “Two Thieves and a Savior,” opening June 7; “The Deliverer,” opening June 14; and “A.D.,” opening June 21. The three shows will rotate each weekend through August.

Shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 on the day of the show and $13 in advance. Children 7-12 pay $5, while those 6 and under are free.

Discounts available for groups and seniors.

Held at King’s Arena in Fort Mill, S.C. (803) 802-2300 or 1-888-437-7473.

GRANTVILLE DAYS June 8 in historic Grantville, Ga. Arts and crafts, food and entertainment. Free. 1-800-826-9382.

STATE 4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST June 8 at the Georgia Agricenter in Perry, Ga. (229) 386-3201.

“TO TEMPT A TROUT” fishing clinic June 8, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Ga. $3 parking fee. (706) 265-4703.

ETOWAH-BARTOW REGION CHVA CAR SHOW and Southeastern National Meeting June 8 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Ga. Features antique and classic cars, hot rods and more. (770) 382-4615.

YOUNG CAREERS POLO PARTY June 8 at the Atlanta Polo Club. The public is invited to bring a picnic, wear an outrageous hat and watch an afternoon polo match. Silent auction, door prizes and prizes for best picnic and best hat. Proceeds benefit the High Museum of Art. Advance tickets $20 at www.high.org, $25 by phone at (404) 7334521 or $30 at the door.

S U M M E R G U I D E

The Southeastern Regional Rowing Regatta is open to rowers across the country. Event takes place June 21-23 at Langley Pond, just off the Aiken-Augusta Highway on the right as you head toward Aiken from Augusta.

ALBANY CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT MUSEUM FREEDOM SINGERS perform June 11 at the Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum in Albany, Ga. Visit http://members.surfsouth.com/~mtzion/ or call (229) 432-1698.

FAN FAIR COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL June 13-16 in downtown Nashville, Tenn.

Features 200 country music artists, autograph sessions, a family zone and more. Tickets are priced as follows: platinum level is $145 adult, $100 child (18 and under); gold level is $125 adult, $86 child; and sterling level is $100 adult, $65 child. Children 3 and under are free. For tickets, call 1-866-FAN-FAIR or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

SUNNY BEACH STREET June 14 at Calhoun Depot in Calhoun, Ga. The depot parking lot is transformed into a beach party.

Free. (706) 602-5570.

VACATION PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tallulah Gorge State Park in Tallulah Falls, Ga. Advance registration required, and there is a $25 fee plus a $4 parking fee. (706) 754-7970.

GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL features “Two Gentlemen of Verona” June 14August 11 and Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” June 28-August 9. Held on the campus of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. Visit www.gashakespeare.org or call (404) 264-0020.

NEAL MCCOY AND JOHN ANDERSON will perform June 8 at the Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee, Ga. Showtimes are 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. and tickets are $22.

Phone (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountain-fair.com.

STEPHEN KING’S “MISERY” will be presented June 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29 at the Abbeville Opera House in Abbeville, S.C. For tickets, call (864) 459-2157.

ROCK FEST! GEMS, MINERALS AND FOSSILS AT THE WEINMAN June 8 at the William Weinman Mineral Museum in White, Ga. Free admission to show featuring rock and mineral dealers. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(770) 386-0576.

BLUEGRASS AND STORYTELLING SERIES featuring music by Center Stage June 8 at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville, Ga. Show begins at 8 p.m. (770) 975-0055.

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT June 8-9 at Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston, Ga. Explore a typical Civil War camp. $3 parking fee. (706) 245-6270.

CAVE SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL June 8-9 features juried art exhibits, food and live music. Held in Rolater Park, Cave Spring, Ga. (706) 295-5576.

LAGRANGE HYDRANGEA FESTIVAL June 9 in LaGrange, Ga. Features flower show, garden tours and “Tour de LaGrange” bicycle race. (706) 884-9491.

OLD-TIMERS CAR SHOW at the Scout Hut in Summerville June 15. See trucks, street machines and antique street rods. Proceeds go to children’s charities. (706) 857-5599.

OLD SOUTH FARM DAY June 15 at Old South Farm Museum in Woodland, Ga. Celebrate with plowing, sheep shearing, cow milking, wheat thrashing and corn shelling.

(706) 674-2894.

SWINGIN’ MEDALLIONS CONCERT to benefit the Barrow County Children’s Advocacy Center June 15. Held at the Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Ga. For ticket information, call (803) 2784TIX or visit www.tixonline.com.

ARTRAGEOUS ARTWALK in downtown Buford, Ga., June 15-16. Free admission to observe the painters, sculptors, glassblowers, photographers, jewelers, woodcarvers and other artists of the Buford Artist Colony create beautiful works of art. (770) 271-0008.

SHETLAND PONY AND MINIATURE HORSE SHOW June 15-16 at the Georgia Agricenter in Perry, Ga. (352) 347-3143.

STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL features artists, craftsmen, potters and designers. Held in Stone Mountain Village, Ga., June 15-16.

(770) 498-2097.

Price, George “Goober” Lindsey and Bill Anderson. Held at 7:30 p.m. at Commerce High School. Tickets are $10 general admission, $15 on-field seating and $25 reserved.

1-877-826-8482.

NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL June 1516 at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs, Ga. Features music, dancing, crafts, storytellers and educational village. $3-$5, plus a $3 parking fee. (770) 732-5876.

“ENDANGERED ENCOUNTER AT THE BAT CAVE” June 21 in Chattanooga, Tenn., is hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Center.

Caravan to Nickajack Cave, home to over 100,000 endangered bats. (423) 821-1160. On the Web at www.tnwildlifecenter.com.

BAVARIAN NIGHTS OF SUMMER features German food, music and entertainment.

Held June 15-29 at the Helen Festhalle Beer Garden in Helen, Ga. (706) 878-2181.

SOUTH CAROLINA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY Juried Exhibition runs June 15August 18 at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C. (803) 799-2810.

“MASTERS OF THE AMERICAN WATERCOLOR” EXHIBIT opens June 15 and runs through August 18 at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C. Gallery talk June 22 at 2 p.m. and watercolor demonstration June 23 at 2 p.m. For more information, call (803) 799-2810 or visit www.columbiamuseum.org.

“OVER THE LINE: THE ART AND LIFE OF JACOB LAWRENCE” runs June 15September 8 at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. For more information, call the museum at (404) 733-HIGH or visit www.high.org.

WATERMELON FESTIVAL June 16-17 in Warm Springs Village, Ga. Call 1-800-FDR1927 for more information.

STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW June 17-22 at the Georgia Agricenter in Perry, Ga. (229) 386-3201.

ARAGON BARBECUE features arts and crafts, a ball tournament and barbecue. Free.

Held June 20-22 at Tom Pittman Field in Aragon, Ga. (770) 684-6563.

ATHFEST June 20-23 in downtown Athens, Ga., features music and works by Athens visual artists. (706) 548-1973. You can also visit www.athfest.com.

FRIDAY JAZZ! at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art. Live jazz by the Bill Anschell Trio and a blues concert by Deconbluz. 5-10 p.m. June 21. There is a $15 fee for the public, free admission for museum members.

(404) 733-HIGH. CITY LIGHTS FESTIVAL June 21 in Commerce, Ga., features Vince Gill, Ray

BEACH PARTY June 21 in Decatur, Ga. Annual fundraiser which features live bands, street dance and children’s games.

(404) 371-8386.

MISS TEEN GEORGIA AMERICA PAGEANT will be held June 21-22 at Hardaway High School in Columbus, Ga. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are $12.50 per night or $20 for both nights. Call (706) 544-2438 during daytime hours or (706) 563-1353 after 5 p.m. and on weekends.

WOODSY WOMEN’S WEEKEND at Unicoi State Park in Helen, Ga., June 21-23.

Workshop for women covering canoeing, orienteering, fishing, archery and marksmanship.

Register by June 7. Program and parking fee.

(706) 878-3983.

“FINIAN’S RAINBOW” will be at the Chattanooga Theatre Center in Chattanooga, Tenn., June 21-29. For tickets, call the box office at (423) 267-8534.

CANOE CLINIC 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22 at FDR State Park in Pine Mountain, Ga. Learn basic canoeing skills on Lake Franklin.

Register by June 14. $15 program fee plus $3 parking fee. (706) 663-4858.

WINTERVILLE MARIGOLD FESTIVAL June 22 features parade, kids’ activities, food and live entertainment. Free admission. Held at City Park in Winterville, Ga. Online at www.marigoldfestival.com or call (706) 742-8006.

A HISTORY OF THE CHEROKEE PEOPLE will be presented June 22 at Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site in Cartersville, Ga. Program begins at 2 p.m. and there is a $2-$3 fee. (770) 387-3747.

THE TAMS AND THE DRIFTERS perform June 22 at Big Pond Music Park in Metter, Ga. Tickets are available online through www.tixonline.com or charge by phone at (803) 278-4TIX. For more info, call (803) 279-8017.

2 0 0 2

8

THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performs at the McGill Exhibition Hall on the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga., June 28. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m.

Unreserved seats are available from $10 to $25, and there are student and military discounts. Reserved seating for tables of eight is also available. (478) 329-0299.

M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park offers plenty of chances to enjoy the summer months outdoors.

June events include the Swamp Soiree on the 13th and the Dusk Walk on the 11th.

WATERMELON FESTIVAL June 22-July 13 features fireworks, a parade, seed spitting, arts and crafts, a street dance and watermelon tasting. Free and held in Watermelon Park, Cordele, Ga. (229) 273-1668.

“CASABLANCA” WINE DINNER June 23 at Margie’s Pantry in Decatur, Ga. Dress like your favorite character from the movie and enjoy a four-course meal. Visit www.margiespantry.com on the Web or call (404) 377-3818.

STATE 4-H HORSE SCHOOL June 2327 at the Georgia Agricenter in Perry, Ga. (229) 386-3201.

MISS GEORGIA PAGEANT leads up to the Miss America pageant and will be held at The Rivercenter in Columbus, Ga., June 26-29. Visit www.missga.org or call (706) 322-2315.

DAHLONEGA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL June 26-July 1. Held at various venues throughout Dahlonega, Ga. 1-800-231-5543.

GLOVER PARK CONCERT SERIES PERFORMANCE June 28 in Marietta, Ga. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free evening concert in the park. Concert tables may be reserved in advance for a fee. (770) 794-5601.

ROSWELL MAGNOLIA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL takes place in Historic Bulloch Hall in Roswell, Ga., June 28-29. 1-800-776-7935.

CUTTING HORSE SHOW June 28-30 at the Georgia Agricenter in Perry, Ga. (770) 943-4929.

APPALACHIAN WAGON TRAIN June 28-July 6 features rodeos, mule shows, a parade and kids’ activities. Held at the Murray County Saddle Club in Chatsworth, Ga. 1-800-969-9490.

THOMAS DORSEY GOSPEL AND BLUES FESTIVAL is celebrated in Thomas Dorsey’s hometown, Villa Rica, Ga., June 29.

1-800-292-0871.

“BLUEGRASS FLYER” RAIL EXCURSION June 29. Departs from the Tennessee Valley Railroad Grand Junction Station in Chattanooga, Tenn. Round trip includes bluegrass concert in LaFayette, Ga. Tickets are $43. Call (423) 894-8028.

LEARNING THE SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL offers a variety of classes in June, including aerobics, quilting group, tai chi, Spanish,

painting, line dancing, bridge, crochet, drawing and billiards. 826-4480.

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CLASSES at Aiken Technical College. Basic held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6; Tips and Tricks held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13; and Creating Web Graphics held June 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Classes are $130 apiece. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS class offered June 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Maxwell Branch Library. Classes are one-session. Call 793-2020 for details.

INTRO TO GENEALOGY class at Aiken Technical College. Held June 8, 1-5 p.m. Cost is $25. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

MICROSOFT EXCEL INSTRUCTION at Aiken Technical College June 9-10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays June 16-25, 6-9 p.m. Day class is $110; night class is $120. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

Technician, June 10-August 19; IV Therapy, June 11, 13 and 18; Pharmacy Update, June 11; Medical Billing I, June 11-August 2; Practical Skills for CNAs, June 14; CPR/FA Certification for Educational Professionals, June 15; and Respiratory Skills, June 18-July 25. Prices and times vary, so call the Continuing Education office at (803) 5939231, ext. 1230.

“OIL PAINTING: STILL LIFE WITH VEGGIES AND BREADS” adult/teen workshop June 11-13 at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. Students will study the use of perishable vegetables, cakes and breads within a still life setting, with emphasis placed on form, texture and color. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $110 fee. 722-5495.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING gives drivers a chance to have four points restored to a driver’s license lost to driving violations. Can be taken

SCANNER BASICS teaches how to enhance desktop publishing projects, web design and e-mail messages using scanned images. Held June 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Augusta State University. 737-1636.

LITERACY FOR SENIORS I teaches basic concepts of personal computer systems, word processing, spreadsheets, Windows, the Internet and e-mail to senior citizens. Held at Augusta State University June 10-26. 737-1636.

PROFESSIONAL CAKE DECORATING I teaches decorating skills and techniques used in supermarkets and bakeries. Must have beginner-level cake decorating skills before enrolling in course. Held June 10-July 22, Mondays from 6-8 p.m. at Aiken Technical College. $65 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

HEALTHCARE COURSES offered at Aiken Technical College include: Phlebotomy

Dahlonega International Film Festival runs from June 26-July 1.

The site of America’s first gold rush, as Dahlonega bills itself, plays host to the unknown artists who have gotten their stuff together and made some films.

For information, visit www.diff.tv or call 1-800-231-5543.

We make living pest free easy!

- We treat the outside perimeter of your house every 2 months - No appointments or phone calls necessary - No inside treatment necessary (if so, it’s no charge)

BE PEST & WORRY FREE!

Nuisance Wild Life Management

PERIMETER PEST CONTROL - Includes all indoor household pests roaches, ants, fleas, spiders, earwigs, silverfish, crickets, mice and rats.

- Even includes fire ants in the lawn and wasps nests on the outside of house within 15 feet of the ground.

- This service is guaranteed - - - If live pests are found, extra services are provided for no additional charge.

- There are four ways to pay your bill that don’t include receiving a bill in the mail. This saves you postage, envelopes and time.

Caring to Serve Driven to be the Best.

Augusta • 737-4120 | North Augusta • 278-4338 | Aiken • 641-0144

work. 737-1636.

9

USING THE PERSONAL COMPUTER FOR SENIORS provides first-time senior computer users with basic skills necessary to enter today’s high-tech computer environment. Covers basic mouse, keyboard, windows, e-mail and Internet skills. $50. June 1618, 1-4 p.m. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

M E T R O

WINDOWS 2000 CLASSES: Basic Concepts is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. June 17-24. Teaches basics of Windows 2000 environment. $100. Additional Topics class teaches system tools, file maintenance and network management and is offered June 26-27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $120.

Held at Aiken Technical College. (803) 5939231, ext. 1230.

AQUACISE available at Augusta State University June 17-September 20. Register anytime to take advantage of this activity that will tone your body without putting stress on joints. 737-1636.

Art Brut means “raw art” and was coined by French artist Jean Debuffet in the mid-1940s to describe art that is “uncooked” by the dictates of Western culture. The High Museum in Atlanta is holding an exhibit through Aug. 24 from the collection of Art Brut Conaissanse & Diffusion, a group in Paris dedicated to continuing Debuffet’s vision. Photo: “Christoph Columbus,” 1930 by Adolf Wolfli. From the ABCD Collection.

Graphite and colored pencil on paper, 12 5/8-by-8 1/16 inches. only once within three years. Held June 11 and 13, 6-10 p.m. or June 15, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cost is $55. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

“PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY: RECORDING THE FOURTH DIMENSION” adult/teen workshop at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art June 11-14. Build your own camera, create negatives, develop film and print photos. $50 fee plus $5 supply fee. 722-5495.

ADVANCED MEDICAL CODING PART I June 11-July 11. Held at ASU on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. 737-1636.

ACTING AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION WORKSHOP held at Augusta State University June 11-July 16, Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Features vocal exercises, pantomime, improvisational games, monologue development and stage presence. 737-1636 or www.ced.aug.edu.

MEDICAL BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENT Tuesdays and Thursdays June 11-July 30 from 6-8 p.m. Call 737-1636 or visit www.ced.aug.edu on the Web. FLY CASTING CLASS at Augusta State University, 6-8 p.m. on June 12. Call 7371636 or visit www.ced.aug.edu on the Web. LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT courses at Aiken Technical College: “SHRM Fundamentals of Human Resource Management,” Wednesdays, June 12-July 17, 6-8:30 p.m., $395; “Achieve Global — Learning to Lead,” Wednesdays, June 12-July 24, 1-5 p.m., $525; “The Service Difference,” Wednesdays, June 12-July 24, 8 a.m.-noon, $650. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

CREATIVE WRITING COURSE at Augusta State University June 12-July 24.

Held 3-5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Geared toward serious writers who want to fine-tune their

BAQUACIL, the leader in chlorine-free pool care, has had proven results for almost 20 years. So there are some things only an Authorized BAQUACIL Dealer knows. Like how BAQUACIL is easy on eyes, hair, skin, swimsuits and your pool liner. He's also an expert on which products are right for your pool, and when to use them. Dive in at the dealer below.

DRIVER EDUCATION AND ROAD EXPERIENCE helps drivers improve their skills and prepares them to take the South Carolina licensed driver test. Includes additional six hours of driving with instructor.

Permit and textbook required. Held Mondays and Wednesdays, June 18-27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $225 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

“WATERCOLOR: BIRDS AND OTHER GARDEN BEAUTIES” adult/teen workshops at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. Session I is June 19, and Session II is June 22. $55 fee per session. Each is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drawing experience is required. 722-5495.

3240 Peach Orchard Road • 790-5096 • Open Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5

Home Care At Its Best

RESIDENTIAL HOMEBUILDERS COURSE offered at Aiken Technical College as part of ATC’s Contractor Program.

Designed to help students pass state license exam. Held June 21-22, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; $350 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

REAL ESTATE COURSES at Aiken Technical College: Real Estate MCE, June 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Ethics and Real Estate, June 21 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. $60 per course. Call (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230 to enroll.

INFANT MASSAGE CLASS is for parents and babies. Held June 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Aiken Technical College. $10. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

“PAINTING WITH PAPER: FOUR APPROACHES TO COLLAGE” is an adult workshop at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art which teaches a variety of collage techniques using hand-tinted and printed papers.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 24-27. $80 fee.

Call 722-5495.

STOCK CAR RACING 101 comes to ASU June 25 from 6-9 p.m. Instructor is Donnie Allison. Held in the PEAC Mezzanine. $29 fee. 737-1636.

“ACRYLIC PAINTING: STILL LIFE WITH FRUIT AND GLASS” adult/teen workshop at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art June 25-27. Held 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee is $110.

To register, call 722-5495.

AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS VISITATION June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the science building. Potential ASU students may gather information and ask questions about admissions, financial aid and more. 737-1444 or 737-1878.

At home or in the hospital, after surgery or injury, or as a personal help and support for older family members, we offer the best in home nursing care.

Augusta 706-860-3835 Aiken 803-641-6953 Take this opportunity to make a difference in someone's life.

Seeking Nursing Assistants, LPN's and Homemaker Aids.

Providing Home Nursing Since 1978

Try Our New Summer Menu Coastal Crunch - grilled grouper fillet with a crab cake on homemade Batard bread remoulade sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion and fresh fruit

8.50

Salmon B.L.T. - grilled Atlantic salmon on homemade thick cut bread with apple wood smoked bacon, baby greens, Roma tomato, roasted garlic mayonnaise or hold the salmon (5.25)

8.25

Chicken & Audouille Gnocchi - sautéed chicken breast, audouille sausage, garlic, peppers and tomatoes with homemade potato pasta in a light cream sauce 8.25

Live Jazz at Lunch

Tues & Wed - Greg Anderson Thur & Fri - Frank Simpson We’re taking a summer vacation July 1-July9

Dinner Tues - Sat

Lunch Tues - Fri Fine Foods at D. Timm’s Lunch

302 Sixth St. Augusta, GA 30901 706.774.9500

S U M M E R G U I D E

3315 Washington Road • 860-1731 • Open Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5

HEALTH RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET WORKSHOP offered June 18, 6-7 p.m. at the Maxwell Branch Library. 793-2020.

S P I R I T

2 0 0 2

10 M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

20 02

Summer Guide

JULY CALENDAR

EVENTS

ceremonies July 12 at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. For tickets, call (803) 278-4TIX. Rowing events held July 12-21 at Langley Pond. Call the Augusta Boxing Club at 733-7533 or the Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department at (803) 642-7557 for more information.

AIKEN ARTIST GUILD EXHIBIT at the Aiken County Historical Museum through July 7. (803) 642-2010.

DANIEL HAYES exhibits his work at Borders Books and Music through the end of July. 737-6962.

“THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE: AN ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA” July 14, 2 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. The Cutno dancers will perform to music and literature from the Harlem Renaissance. Paintings from Morris’ “Modernism in the South” exhibit will also serve as inspiration for the dancers.

Free admission. Call 724-7501 or visit www.themorris.org.

“IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK” exhibit of 1930s architectural drawings of Ware’s Folly. Held in the First-Floor Gallery at Ware’s Folly through August 2. For more information, call the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art at 722-5495.

“IMPRESSIONS OF THE PRINT: RECENT WORKS BY ALEX MURAWSKI AND TOM HAMMOND” exhibit in the Main Gallery at Ware’s Folly through August 2. 722-5495.

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues July 15 with the Combined Orthodox Choir of South Carolina. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

“GERTRUDE HERBERT YOUTH AND ADULT STUDENT EXHIBIT” features works created during winter and spring classes by youth and adult students. Held through August 2 in the Gallery at Walker-Mackenzie Studio. 722-5495.

CREATIVE IMPRESSIONS, under the direction of Evelyn Ellis, performs at the Appleby Branch Library July 16 at 8 p.m.

Call 736-6244 for info.

OPEN SWIM through August at the Smith Hazel pool in Aiken. Open to the public Monday-Friday, 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 50 cents for children and $1 for adults. (803) 642-7755.

“THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO” EXHIBIT July 17-September 2 at the Aiken County Historical Museum. (803) 642-2010.

FAMILY DINNER AT PHINIZY SWAMP NATURE PARK July 18, 6-7:30 p.m. Bring the family and a picnic dinner to the park’s Picnic Pavilion. Open for dinner at 6 p.m.; program begins at 6:30. Free of charge to the public. 828-2109.

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues July 1 with the Parris Island Marine Band. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS BAND BRASS QUINTET, under the direction of SFC Tom Strayer of Fort Gordon, performs 8 p.m. July 2 at the Appleby Branch Library as part of the Evenings in the Appleby garden series. Call 736-6244.

INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL July 3, 5-10 p.m. at Fort Gordon Freedom Park.

Celebrate Independence Day with laser and fireworks show, live entertainment, military displays and children’s activities. 791-2859 or 791-6779.

RIVERFRONT FOURTH CELEBRATION July 4 from 12:30-9:30 p.m. Includes arts and crafts, patriotic merchandise, musical entertainment, dance and amusements. Concludes with a cannon firing and fireworks. 821-1754.

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE MORRIS features world music and reggae. DJ Herman Chavarria spins calypso, reggae, soca and Afro-pop from 5-6:30 p.m. July 5. From 6:30-8, enjoy the sounds of reggae band Blue Nile. Gallery spotlight tour at 6:30 features the art of Jonathan Green. Call the Morris Museum of Art at 724-7501 or visit them on the Web at www.themorris.org.

SWAMP SATURDAY July 6 at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Join Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy trained volunteers for a one-hour walk beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Stone Mountain Park in Stone Mountain, Ga., will be showing a Lasershow Spectacular nightly through Aug. 11, with fireworks to follow the shows on July 3-6.

Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, walking shoes, a water bottle and weather-appropriate outerwear. Cameras and binoculars are welcome. Free of charge; donations accepted.

828-2109.

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues July 8 with The Carolina Rebels. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

THE FLO CARTER BAND performs July 9 at 8 p.m. as part of the Evenings in the Appleby Garden summer concert series, held at the Appleby Branch Library. Call 736-6244 for details.

MUSIC ON THE RIVER presented by the U.S. Army Signal Corps Band July 11.

Concert begins 7 p.m. at the Jessye Norman Amphitheater. 821-1754.

“THE MODERN IN DESIGN” illustrated talk by Kevin Tucker July 12 at 1 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. Learn about modern design, and the mark that modernism has left on American culture. Light desserts available at 12:30 p.m. Free for members; $2 seniors/military/students; $3 adults. 724-7501 or visit www.themorris.org.

“I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE” comes to Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre July 12-13, 19-20, 25-27. Held at the Fort Gordon Performing Arts Theater. Ticket prices are $24 for military and seniors and $27 for civilians. Dinner is at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. For tickets, call 793-8552.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE July 13, 20 and 27 at Riverwalk’s Eighth Street Plaza.

Enjoy live music, food and family fun from 7-11 p.m. 821-1754.

GEORGIA GAMES July 13-14 at the Augusta State Athletic Complex. Opening

AUGUSTA SOUTHERN NATIONALS boat races held July 19-21 at Augusta Riverfront Marina. Races begin at 9 a.m. and are usually over by 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the local chapter of the Georgia Special Olympics. No coolers, food or drinks; chairs and blankets are permitted. Tickets are $15$50; children 10 and younger admitted free with paid adult. Visit www.tixonline.com or call (803) 278-4TIX. CONCERTS AND ART IN THE PARK July 19 and 26 at Creighton Living History Park in North Augusta. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. (803) 442-7588.

“FAME” will be presented by the Youth Wing of the Aiken Community Playhouse July 19-21 and 26-27. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for students with a valid ID and $5 for children 12 and under.

(803) 648-1438.

3-D ARCHERY TOURNAMENT July 21 at Fort Gordon’s Range 14. Open to ages 5 through adult. Registration at 10 a.m., shooting at 11 a.m. $5 fee for Fort Gordon Sportsman’s Club members; $10 fee for nonmembers. Call Fred Perry at 833-2834.

“MODERNISM IN THE SOUTH” EXHIBIT TOUR July 21 at 2 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. Free admission. Visit the museum’s Web site at www.themorris.org or call 724-7501.

11 M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

12 SUNDAY BRUNCH at Fort Gordon’s M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

Gordon Club July 21. Held 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. $12 for adults, $6 for kids ages 6-10 and $3 for kids 5 and under. 791-6780.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT THE MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART: the museum is looking for friendly volunteers to greet and orient visitors on Sundays, which are free admission days. Training held on July 21 at 3 p.m. To register, or for more information, contact Patricia Moore Shaffer at 828-3813 or Victoria Durrer at 828-3865.

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues July 22 with the Sandhill Bluegrass Band. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

Dudes” and “Lucy May Stanton.” The museum is in Athens, Ga. Call (706) 542-4662 or see www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL features “Two Gentlemen of Verona” through August 11 and Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” through August 9. “The Merry Wives of Windsor” opens July 12 and runs through August 10. Held on the campus of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. Visit www.gashakespeare.org or call (404) 264-0020.

LASERSHOW SPECTACULAR at Stone Mountain Park in Stone Mountain, Ga., nightly through August 11. July 3-6 shows to be

“AMERICAN VIEWS: A Century of Art From the Permanent Collection” exhibit is at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through August 18. (404) 733-4437.

SOUTH CAROLINA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY Juried Exhibition runs through August 18 at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C. (803) 799-2810.

PUPPETS TAKE ATLANTA 2002 is an event that includes more than 15 exhibits, performances and workshops for the whole family. Festivities run through August 18 and are held in various Atlanta venues, including The Arts Council, Center for Puppetry Arts,

begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 on the day of the show and $13 in advance. Children 7-12 pay $5, while those 6 and under are free.

Discounts available for groups and seniors.

Held at King’s Arena in Fort Mill, S.C. (803) 802-2300 or 1-888-437-7473.

“OVER THE LINE: THE ART AND LIFE OF JACOB LAWRENCE” runs through September 8 at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. For more information, call the museum at (404) 733-HIGH or visit www.high.org.

OCONALUFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE gives complete guided tours of this Cherokee, N.C., community through October 25. Learn about Cherokee history, culture, rituals and crafts. Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children. (828) 4972315 or (828) 497-2111.

STORYTELLER PAT GAY tells stories for the family July 23 as part of the Appleby Branch Library’s Evenings in the Appleby Garden series. Storytelling begins at 8 p.m.

Phone 736-6244 for details.

NATIONAL B&G 18’S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP tennis tournament July 1-6 at the Lincoln Tennis Center in Stone Mountain, Ga. For more information, call (770) 4690108 or visit www.lincolntenniscenter.com.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION LOCK-UP July 24. For more information on this benefit, please call the Muscular Dystrophy Association at 738-8543.

JEKYLL ISLAND MUSIC THEATRE FESTIVAL presents in rotating repertory: “1776,” “Oklahoma” and “HONK!” July performances are 2-3, 5-7, 9-14, 16-21 and 23-28. Held at the Jekyll Island Amphitheater, Jekyll Island, Ga. For details, call (912) 635-4060.

ALL-STAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO July 26-27 at the Hippodrome in North Augusta. Tickets available online at www.tixonline.com or by calling (803) 2784TIX. For information, call (803) 279-8017.

“TIEPOLO TO WILL BARNET: Selected Works on Paper from the Leighton Ballew Bequest” exhibit at the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens, July 2-16. (706) 542-4662.

“POLLYANNA” will be performed by the Young Artists Repertory Theatre Company July 26-28 at Augusta Preparatory Day School. Contact John Greene at 373-0605 for ticket information.

GEORGIA STATE PARKS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS July 4 at the following parks: Fort King George Historic Site, Darien; Fort McAllister Historic Park, Richmond Hill; Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway; Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele; Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park, Reidsville; Laura S. Walker State Park, Waycross; Reed Bingham State Park, Adel; Unicoi State Park, Helen. For more information, contact Georgia State Parks at 1-800-864-7275.

MASTERWORKS OF SOUTHERN ART TOUR 2 p.m. July 28 at the Morris Museum of Art. Call 724-7501.

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues July 29 with the Chris Mangelly Quartet. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

PIED PIPER PARADE July 4 in downtown Decatur, Ga. There will also be a concert and fireworks. Parade starts at 6 p.m.; concert starts at 7 p.m.; fireworks start at 9 p.m. Visit www.decaturga.com for info or call (404) 371-8386.

MME. HELEN BEEDLE, PIANIST, comes all the way from Hellertown, Pa., to perform Salon and Concert Music from the 1860s as the final act in the Evenings in the Appleby Garden concert series. Held 8 p.m. July 30 at the Appleby Branch Library. 736-6244.

TEACHER ORIENTATION July 30, 9 a.m. to noon, at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park.

Teachers are invited to explore the park and its field trip opportunities. Short nature hike, followed by description of the educational opportunities the park provides. Free of charge; register by July 29. 828-2109.

OUT OF TOWN “CHATTANOOGA COUNTRY: ITS LAND, RIVERS AND PEOPLE” permanent exhibition at the Chattanooga Regional History Museum in Chattanooga, Tenn. For more information, call (423) 265-3247 or visit www.chattanoogahistory.com.

APPALACHIAN WAGON TRAIN through July 6 features rodeos, mule shows, a parade and kids’ activities. Held at the Murray County Saddle Club in Chatsworth, Ga. 1-800-969-9490.

WATERMELON FESTIVAL through July 13 features fireworks, a parade, seed spitting, arts and crafts, a street dance and watermelon tasting. Free and held in Watermelon Park, Cordele, Ga. (229) 273-1668.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART EXHIBITS through July 21: “From Heroes to

If you missed Aaron Tippin when he was in town, you can always follow him to Hiawassee, Ga. He and Ronnie Milsap will be appearing at the Georgia Mountain Fair on July 6.

followed by fireworks. Show begins at 9:30 p.m. On the Web at www.stonemountainpark.com or call (770) 498-5690.

Rialto Center for the Performing Arts and the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum.

For more festival information, visit www.atlanta.net/puppets on the Web.

“ON THE BRICKS” FREE CONCERT SERIES returns to Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park every Friday night through August 16. Visit www.onthebricks.com.

“ABCD: A COLLECTION OF ART BRUT” will be at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through August 24. For information, call (404) 733-4437 or visit www.high.org.

SUMMER AT CALLAWAY GARDENS features activities on Robin Lake Beach, miniature train rides, miniature golf, shuffleboard, circus performances and more.

Callaway Gardens is in Pine Mountain, Ga., and activities run from through mid-August.

1-800-CALLAWAY.

“AN EYE FOR DETAIL: Architectural Elements from the Permanent Collection” will be at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through August 25. (404) 733-4437.

“MASTERS OF THE AMERICAN WATERCOLOR” EXHIBIT runs through August 18 at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C. For more information, call (803) 799-2810 or visit www.columbiamuseum.org.

“DIVERSE WORKS: Photographs From the High’s Collection” will be at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art through August 31. (404) 733-HIGH or www.high.org.

NARROWAY PRODUCTIONS presents: “Two Thieves and a Savior,” “The Deliverer” and “A.D.” The three shows will rotate each weekend through the end of August. Shows

“BIG BANG BOOM” fireworks display and celebration July 4 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga. Largest display in the area also features live entertainment and food. Gates open at 6 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Bring blankets, chairs and coolers; glass containers and alcohol are prohibited.

(478) 987-3247.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE DAY July 4 at the Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga, Tenn. Held from noon to 4 p.m.

Celebrate the nation’s birthday in style. All activities free with paid museum admission.

Call (423) 756-2738 for more information.

FIREWORKS FESTIVAL July 4 at parks in Dalton, Ga. For more information, contact the Dalton Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-331-3258.

THURSDAY THUNDER LEGENDS SERIES July 4, 11, 18 and 25 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Call (770) 707-7904 for details.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION July 4 at West Point Lake, LaGrange, Ga. Call (706) 884-8671 for more information.

CHEROKEE FLUTE CONCERT July 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Etowah Indian Mounds in Cartersville, Ga. $2-$3. (770) 387-3747.

CARTERSVILLE CENTURY BIKE RIDE starts at Dellinger Park in Cartersville, Ga., July 6 at 7 a.m. (770) 382-5500.

13

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JULY 30 -AUGUST 2 6-9 PM TH

ND

KINDERGARTEN-FIFTH GRADE

ORMATIO F IN E R O M CALL FOR 868-6410

N

I-20 AT BELAIR ROAD (EXIT 194) 706-868-6410 WWW.NHWC.ORG

The 60 Second Fix

Carlo Zinelli’s “Untitled” (1960) is among the works appearing at the High Museum’s “ABCD: A Collection of Art Brut” exhibit running through Aug. 24. Gouache on paper, 13 5/8 by 19 1/2 inches.

BACK TO THE ‘50S DANCE at F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, Ga. July 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. $3 parking fee. (706) 663-4858.

AARON TIPPIN AND RONNIE MILSAP July 6 at the Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee, Ga. Performances are at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and tickets are $22. Call (706) 896-4191.

“DRIVING MISS DAISY” will be performed July 10-August 11 at the ART Station in Stone Mountain, Ga. (770) 469-1105.

“PROPOSALS,” a family comedy by Neil Simon, is at the Abbeville Opera House in Abbeville, S.C., July 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 and August 2-3. To charge tickets by phone, call (864) 459-2157.

“ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE” will be performed July 12-August 4 at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre in Chattanooga, Tenn. Also at Chattanooga Theatre Centre, a festival of new plays written by Chattanooga residents will premiere July 19 and run through August 3.

For more information or tickets, call the CTC box office at (423) 267-8534.

REPTILE WEEKEND July 13-14 at the Stephen C. Foster State Park in Fargo, Ga. Explore the Okefenokee Swamp while learning about its wildlife. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $6 fee.

(912) 637-5274.

JOE DIFFIE, MARK CHESNUTT AND TRACY LAWRENCE perform July 13 at the Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee, Ga. Shows are at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $22. (706) 896-4191.

GALLERY TALKS July 13 and 21 at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C. 1 p.m. talk July 13 features artist Toni Elkins; 1:30 p.m. talk July 21 features artist Claire K. Farrell. (803) 343-2208.

NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL held in Atlanta July 19-28. Tickets available online at www.nbaf.org or by calling (404) 730-7315. Group discount tickets available for select events can be purchased by calling (404) 730-0176.

BEES AND BEEKEEPING July 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge, Ga. A beekeeper will give a

Patent-pending Hand Recovery for incredibly soft hands - immediately.

presentation on havesting honey. Register by July 19. $3 parking fee. (770) 389-7801.

“ROMANTICS AND REVOLUTIONARIES: Regency Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery, London” exhibit at the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens, July 20September 29. (706) 542-4662.

CDM HONEY HARVEST FESTIVAL July 27 at the Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga, Tenn. Local beekeepers will teach children the art of beeswax candle making, and demonstrate hive maintenance and honey harvesting. There will also be arts and crafts, bee games and honey tasting. (423) 756-2738.

VANN HOUSE DAYS feature quilting, butter churning, blacksmithing, basket weaving, candle making, spinning and weaving demonstrations at the 1804 mansion of Cherokee Chief James Vann. July 27-28 at Chief Vann House Historic Site in Chatsworth, Ga. $2-$3.

(706) 695-2598.

Surrey Center • 738-8386

www.sweetbrierfair.com

Brooke Hinson’s

“AT HOME AND ABROAD: JAPAN AND JAPONISME” exhibit runs July 27October 6 at the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens. (706) 542-4662.

ATLANTIS MUSIC CONFERENCE July 31-August 3 at venues throughout Atlanta.

Features music industry executives, musicians, students and music enthusiasts at a variety of panels, job fairs, exhibits, showcases, local music awards and more. $25 wristbands available for the showcases only; there is a registration fee for other events and student discounts. Call 770-499-8600 or visit www.atlantismusic.com for details.

LEARNING AQUACISE available at Augusta State University through September 20. Register anytime to take advantage of this activity that will tone your body without putting stress on joints. 737-1636.

“DEALING WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITY” presentation at MCG’s Children’s Medical Center July 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Held in the CMC conference center on the first floor. 721-KIDS. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS course at Aiken Technical College July 8-9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Provides first-time users

Treatments from Head to Toe One on One Preferential Treatment Men & Women Styles • Hair Color and Highlights • Waxing • Facials • Skin Care • Pedicure • Special Occasion Hair and Make-Up • MCG Discounts

products Tues - Fri 10 am - Until Late Night by Appointment 3124 Washington Rd. Suite H

726-3621

Across from Applebee’s

M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

14 with the skills necessary to operate a computer. $110. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R

LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR MANAGERS July 8-August 12 at Aiken Technical College.

Mondays, 6-9 p.m. Learn to project a flexible leadership style; coach for peak performance; manage change in a positive, proactive way; and mold a diverse workforse into a cohesive, productive team. $185. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

HEALTHCARE COURSES AT AIKEN TECH include: Certified Nursing Assistant,

July 8-August 21; CPR for Healthcare Providers, July 27; CNA Professional Development, July 25; Practical Skills for CNAs, July 19. Prices and times vary, so call the continuing education office at (803) 5939231 for details.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING gives drivers a chance to have four points restored to a driver’s license lost to driving violations. Can be taken only once within three years. Held July 13, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $55. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

QUICKBOOKS LEVEL II course at Aiken Technical College. Held July 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to customize reports and payroll. Prerequisite is QuickBooks Level I. $140 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

MICROSOFT WORD LEVEL I class at Aiken Technical College. July 15-16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $110 fee; or July 29-Aug 7 from 6-9 p.m., $120 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

MICROSOFT ACCESS LEVEL I held July 16-23 at Aiken Technical College, 6-9 p.m.

Learn to create, edit, print and save customized databases. $110 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

DRIVER EDUCATION AND ROAD EXPERIENCE helps drivers improve their skills and prepares them to take the South Carolina licensed driver test. Includes additional six hours of driving with instructor.

Permit and textbook required. Held Mondays and Wednesdays, July 16-25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $225 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

G U I D E 2 0 0 2

OCCUPATIONAL SPANISH: SPANISH FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES Wednesdays, July 17-31 from 6-8 p.m. at Aiken Technical College. Learn phrases, commands and questions critical to construction site activities. No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary. $200. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

Double your fun with “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” running through Aug. 11 at the Georgia Shakespeare Festival.

S E M I

A N N U A L

INTRO TO GENEALOGY July 20 at Aiken Technical College. Held from 1 to 5 p.m. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

CREATING WEB PAGES WITH HTML at Aiken Technical College. Held July 22-23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students who know how to type can learn to program with HTML. Prerequisites: Windows, Internet knowledge, intermediate typing skills. $120 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

WETLANDS TEACHER WORKSHOP July 23-24 at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park.

Held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Learn about wetlands and how to get K-12 students interested in wetland habitats. One SDU credit available for those who attend both classes. Free to Richmond and Columbia County public school teachers; $25 for all other teachers.

Register by July 22. 828-2109.

“WATERCOLOR EXCITEMENT WITH INK” adult/teen workshops at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. Session 1 is July 24; session 2 is July 27. 9 a.m-2 p.m.; $55 fee per session. 722-5495.

WINDOWS 2000: BASIC CONCEPTS offered July 26 at Aiken Technical College.

Held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teaches the basics of the Windows 2000 environment. $90. Call (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

INTERNET AND WEB PAGES class July 19 at Aiken Technical College. Held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn basic Internet terminology, explore the Web and learn to use e-mail. $90 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

INTRODUCTION TO JAVASCRIPT class July 29-30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aiken Technical College. Learn to use JavaScript to enhance Web pages. Prerequisites: solid knowledge of HTML and the Internet. $140 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

REAL ESTATE COURSES AT AIKEN TECH July 19. Real Estate MCE, 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.; Real Estate Finance, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Each course is $60. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

“PAINTING WITH ACRYLIC” adult workshop at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art June 29-August 1. Held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $100. 722-5495.

R A C K

S A L E

SAVE UP TO

30%

ON ALL S P R I N G & S U M M E R SHOES

SURREY CENTER 706.736.7793

MON-SAT 10-6

15 M E T R O

Plan A Summer Getaway

S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E

King & Queen Bedded Rooms

2 0 0 2

Whirlpool Tubs Romantic Getaway Packages Available Breakfast In Bed

Starting from

$99

312-334 Greene Street Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 724-3454

16 M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

20 02

Summer Guide

AUGUST CALENDAR

EVENTS

History Museum in Chattanooga, Tenn. For more information, call (423) 265-3247 or visit www.chattanoogahistory.com.

“IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK” exhibit of 1930s architectural drawings of Ware’s Folly. Held in the first-floor gallery at Ware’s Folly through August 2. For more information, call the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art at 722-5495.

ATLANTIS MUSIC CONFERENCE through August 3 at venues throughout Atlanta. Features music industry executives, musicians, students and music enthusiasts at a variety of panels, job fairs, exhibits, showcases, local music awards and more. $25 wristbands available for the showcases only; there is a registration fee for other events and student discounts. Call 770-499-8600 or visit www.atlantismusic.com for details.

“IMPRESSIONS OF THE PRINT: RECENT WORKS BY ALEX MURAWSKI AND TOM HAMMOND” exhibit in the Main Gallery at Ware’s Folly through August 2. 722-5495.

GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL features “Two Gentlemen of Verona” through August 11 and Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” through August 9. “The Merry Wives of Windsor” runs through August 10.

Held on the campus of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. Visit www.gashakespeare.org or call (404) 264-0020.

“GERTRUDE HERBERT YOUTH AND ADULT STUDENT EXHIBIT” features works created during winter and spring classes by youth and adult students. Held through August 2 in the gallery at Walker-Mackenzie Studio. 722-5495.

OPEN SWIM through August at the SmithHazel pool in Aiken. Open to the public Monday-Friday, 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 50 cents for children and $1 for adults. (803) 642-7755.

LASERSHOW SPECTACULAR at Stone Mountain Park in Stone Mountain, Ga., nightly through August 11. July 3-6 shows to be followed by fireworks. Show begins at 9:30 p.m. Visit Web site at www.stonemountainpark.com or call (770) 498-5690.

TOM KLOSE exhibits his work at Borders Books and Music through the end of August. 737-6962.

“DRIVING MISS DAISY” will be at the ART Station in Stone Mountain, Ga., through August 11. Visit www.artstation.org or call (770) 469-1105.

THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO EXHIBIT through September 2 at the Aiken County Historical Museum. (803) 642-2010.

CANDLELIGHT CONCERT IN THE PARK 8 p.m. August 2 at Creighton Living History Park in North Augusta. Bring a chair or blanket and a candle. (803) 442-7588.

SWAMP SATURDAY August 3 at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Join Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy trained volunteers for a one-hour walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, walking shoes, a water bottle and weather-appropriate outerwear. Cameras and binoculars are welcome.

Free of charge; donations accepted. 828-2109.

On the Bricks, the free concert series sponsored by Vanilla Coke, will run through Aug. 16, featuring Blues Traveler, The Smithereens, Brizz, Ingram Hill, and Cracker (pictured). park’s Picnic Pavilion. Open for dinner at 6 p.m.; program begins at 6:30. Free of charge to the public. 828-2109.

makes a trip to downtown Aiken. Call the Aiken Downtown Development Association at (803) 649-2221 for info.

MUSIC ON THE RIVER, presented by the U.S. Army Signal Corps Band, August 15 and 29. Held 7 p.m. at Riverwalk’s Jessye Norman Amphitheater. 821-1754.

AIKEN SOCCER CUP features youth participants from across the Southeast. Held at the Aiken Polo Fields August 24-25. (803) 641-4127.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at Riverwalk’s Eighth Street Plaza. Enjoy live music, food and family fun from 7-11 p.m. 821-1754.

CUMBEE CENTER FUN RUN: 5K run participants raise money to benefit Aiken’s Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons.

Held August 17. (803) 649-0480.

MUSIC EXPLOSION August 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 8-9:30 p.m. Held on the Eighth Street Bulkhead of Riverwalk. Live entertainment and dancing. 821-1754.

SUNDAY BRUNCH at Fort Gordon’s Gordon Club August 18. Held 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. $12 for adults, $6 for kids ages 6-10 and $3 for kids 5 and under. 791-6780.

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues August 5 with the Crossroads Band. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues August 19 with Aiken Brass. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues August 12 with Bobby Tuba’s New Orleans Dixieland Band. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

MOONLIGHT SERENADE August 22, 7-9 p.m. at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Adultsonly wine and cheese evening event. Enjoy the night sights and sounds and a lesisurely walk through the park. $8 member contribution; $10 non-member contribution. Phone 828-2109 for details.

FAMILY DINNER AT PHINIZY SWAMP NATURE PARK August 15, 6-7:30 p.m.

Bring the family and a picnic dinner to the

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. August 23. The Red Cross Blood Mobile

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ends August 26 with the Aiken Community Band. Begins 6:30 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

SMALL BUSINESS CELEBRATION at the Radisson Riverfront Hotel August 29 is sponsored by the Augusta Metro and Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Small Businessperson of the Year luncheon features recipient of Small Businessperson of the Year Award; following the luncheon will be the Business to Business Expo; and at 5:30 p.m., Business After Hours program begins. 821-1306.

LABOR DAY SIDEWALK SALE in downtown Aiken August 29-31. For more information, contact the Aiken Downtown Development Association at (803) 649-2221.

OUT OF TOWN “CHATTANOOGA COUNTRY: ITS LAND, RIVERS AND PEOPLE” permanent exhibition at the Chattanooga Regional

“ON THE BRICKS” FREE CONCERT SERIES returns to Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park every Friday night through August 16. Visit www.onthebricks.com.

SUMMER AT CALLAWAY GARDENS features activities on Robin Lake Beach, miniature train rides, miniature golf, shuffleboard, circus performances and more.

Callaway Gardens is in Pine Mountain, Ga., and activities run through mid-August.

1-800-CALLAWAY. “MASTERS OF THE AMERICAN WATERCOLOR” EXHIBIT runs through August 18 at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C. For more information, call (803) 799-2810 or visit www.columbiamuseum.org.

“AMERICAN VIEWS: A Century of Art From the Permanent Collection” exhibit is at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through August 18. (404) 733-4437.

SOUTH CAROLINA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY Juried Exhibition runs through August 18 at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C. (803) 799-2810.

PUPPETS TAKE ATLANTA 2002 is an event that includes more than 15 exhibits, performances and workshops for the whole family. Festivities run through August 18 and are held in various Atlanta venues, including The Arts Council, Center for Puppetry Arts, Rialto Center for the Performing Arts and the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum.

For more festival information, visit www.atlanta.net/puppets on the Web. “ABCD: A COLLECTION OF ART BRUT” will be at the High Museum of Art in

Atlanta through August 24. For information, call (404) 733-4437 or visit www.high.org.

“AN EYE FOR DETAIL: Architectural Elements from the Permanent Collection” will be at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through August 25. (404) 733-4437.

“DIVERSE WORKS: Photographs From the High’s Collection” will be at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art through August 31. (404) 733-HIGH or www.high.org.

CONFEDERATE ENCAMPMENT August 3-4 at Hart State Park in Hartwell, Ga. Weaponry, drilling and marching demonstrations. $3 parking fee. (706) 376-8756.

“OVER THE LINE: THE ART AND LIFE OF JACOB LAWRENCE” runs through September 8 at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. For more information, call the museum at (404) 733-HIGH or visit www.high.org.

GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR August 7-18 in Hiawassee, Ga. Features flower show, country music shows, cloggers convention, gospel music, photo exhibit, bluegrass music, pioneer village, demonstrations, parade, carnival rides, beauty contest, crafts, a fireworks show and more. Admission is $7; children under 10 are free. For more info, call (706) 896-4191.

THURSDAY THUNDER LEGENDS SERIES August 1 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com on the Web or call (770) 707-7904.

APPRAISAL FAIR August 3 at the Broad Street Antique Mall in Chamblee, Ga. Free antique appraisals. (770) 458-6316.

M E T R O

FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL August 3 at Unicoi State Park in Helen, Ga. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., learn about cider making, candle dipping and spinning, and enjoy Appalachianstyle concerts and dancing. $3 parking fee.

(706) 878-3983.

NARROWAY PRODUCTIONS presents: “Two Thieves and a Savior,” “The Deliverer” and “A.D.” The three shows will rotate each weekend through the end of August. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 on the day of the show and $13 in advance. Children 7-12 pay $5, while those 6 and under are free.

Discounts available for groups and seniors.

Held at King’s Arena in Fort Mill, S.C. (803) 802-2300 or 1-888-437-7473.

OCONALUFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE gives complete guided tours of this Cherokee, N.C., community through October 25. Learn about Cherokee history, culture, rituals and crafts. Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children. (828) 4972315 or (828) 497-2111.

17

GALLERY TALK by artist and South Carolina Watercolor Society member Angela Bradburn August 3 at 1 p.m. Held at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C. (803) 799-2810.

S P I R I T S U M M E R

“BUNZLAUER STYLE: GERMAN POTTERY FROM JUGENDSTIL TO ART DECO” exhibit at the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens, Ga., August 3-October 6. For more information, call (706) 542-4662.

G U I D E 2 0 0 2

“HEAVEN CAN WAIT” will be performed August 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31 at the Abbeville Opera House in Abbeville, S.C. Matinee performances will be on August 10, 17 and 24. Tickets can be charged by phone at (864) 459-2157.

“STAYING FOUND” CLASS at Tallulah Gorge State Park in Tallulah Falls, Ga., August 10. Learn how to stay comfortable and safe in the great outdoors. $4 parking fee.

(706) 754-7970.

“Impressions of the Print: Recent Works By Alex Murawski and Tom Hammond” will be at Ware’s Folly until Aug. 2. This is a Murawski piece used as a poster for a past Blind Willie Festival.

PLEASE PARDON THE CONSTRUCTION WE'RE OPEN TO SERVICE YOUR LEXUS AUTOMOBILE. At Jim Hudson Lexus, we treat each customer as we would a guest in our own home. Loaner car with approved repairs, certified Lexus technicians and state of the art shop facilities.

Why take your Lexus anywhere else?

Delicious milk-chocolate Penguin Creamy-crispy centre.

A meal in itself!

JIM HUDSON LEXUS 158 Laurens Street SW • Aiken, South Carolina • 803-644-0004 or Freecall 877-436-9470 • thecuriousityshop.net

3520 WASHINGTON ROAD 650-9999 WWW.JIMHUDSON.LEXUS.COM MON-FRI 7:30AM-6PM, SAT 8AM-1PM

18 M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E

Thank You $60 1 HOUR 4 LAYER FACIAL

FOR MONTH OF JUNE ONLY - WITH THIS COUPON

FACIALS

Sybil's Hair & Wig Salon

442 Old Evans Road, Augusta • 863-2476 • www.realpages.com/sybils

2 0 0 2

Time for your annual Shakespeare fix, whether you need it or not.

“The Merry Wives of Windsor” opens July 12 and runs through Aug. 10. Looks like fun, doesn’t it?

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER 7 DAYS

F RESH

“MADE F ROM SCRATCH”

M EATS, VEGETABLES, S IDES & DESSERTS

3730 Wheeler Road (between Doctors Hospital & I-20) 210-9696

Father's Day Specials Give your father the spreader, sprayer or tools he has always wanted

Fertilome Broadcast Spreaders

$49.99

Stanley Tools Limited Supply

25% Off

1 Gal. Gilmour Sprayers

$22.99

Bonus gift with purchase of any Father's Day special Free 20 pound bag Sta-Green Lawn Weed Control covers 10,000 sq. ft., Not recommended for St. Augustine Grass

Other Gift Suggestions Fountains • Gift Certificates • Statuary • Sprinklers • Gloves Garden Stones • Birdfeeders • Bird Baths • Pond Plants • Arbors

FLINTKNAPPING CLASS August 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site in Cartersville, Ga., teaches how to make arrowheads. $2-$3 fee. (770) 387-3747.

BIRDS OF PREY at Providence Canyon State Park in Lumpkin, Ga. Held August 10 from 1 to 2 p.m. Features live hawks and owls. $3 parking. (229) 838-6202.

REPTILES ALIVE program August 24, 2 p.m. at Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge, Ga. Register by August 23. $3 parking fee. (770) 389-7801.

LABOR DAY SCAVENGER HUNT August 30-September 1 at Bobby Brown State Park in Elberton, Ga., for children 12 and younger. All participants will win a prize. $3 parking fee. (706) 213-2046.

HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL August 30-September 1 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga. Balloon glow night of August 30; family activities, classic car show, boat exhibitions, and live entertainment are also available. For more information, call 1-800-CALLAWAY. “MADE IN THE USA” CONCERTS August 31 at Laura Walker State Park in Waycross, Ga. Folk and country music will be performed from 8-10 p.m. $3 parking fee.

(912) 287-4900.

TRACE ADKINS AND DIAMOND RIO will perform August 31 at the Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee, Ga. Show times are 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and tickets are $22 each. (706) 896-4191.

“TOOLS AND SKILLS THAT BUILT A COLONY” PRESENTATION August 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wormsloe Historic Site in Savannah, Ga. Features demonstrations of colonial crafts. $1.50-$2.50 admission. (912) 353-3023.

LEARNING AQUACISE available at Augusta State University through September 20. Register anytime to take advantage of this activity that will tone your body without putting stress on joints. 737-1636.

MICROSOFT ACCESS LEVEL I class at Aiken Technical College August 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to use a customized database. $100 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

2841 Central Avenue • 736-1411 (Behind Daniel Village Shopping Center)

PROFESSIONAL CAKE DECORATING II at Aiken Technical College teaches tech-

niques in gum paste flowering, lattice work and rolled fondant. Prerequisite: skills at beginner level. Held Mondays, August 5September 30 from 6-8 p.m. $100 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

WINDOWS 2000: BASIC CONCEPTS offered August 6-13 at Aiken Technical College. Held 6-9 p.m. Teaches the basics of the Windows 2000 environment. $100. Call (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING gives drivers a chance to have four points restored to a driver’s license lost to driving violations. Can be taken only once within three years. Held August 10, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $55. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS course at Aiken Technical College August 1221 from 6-9 p.m. Provides first-time users with the skills necessary to operate a computer. $120. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

HEALTHCARE COURSES AT AIKEN TECH include: Practical Skills for CNAs, August 16; CPR for Healthcare Providers, August 17; Effective Co-treatment of PT/OT with Pediatrics, August 24. Prices and times vary, so call the continuing education office at (803) 593-9231 for details.

MICROSOFT WORD LEVEL II at Aiken Technical College. Build on your current Word skills and learn form letters, mailing labels, tables, table of contents and drawing capabilities. Held August 19-20 from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. $110 fee. To register, call (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

DRIVER EDUCATION AND ROAD EXPERIENCE helps drivers improve their skills and prepares them to take the South Carolina licensed driver test. Includes additional six hours of driving with instructor. Permit and textbook required. Held Mondays and Wednesdays, August 20-29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $225 fee. (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

POWERPOINT LEVEL I course at Aiken Technical College covers the use of PowerPoint to create impressive presentations. August 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $90 fee.

Call (803) 593-9231, ext. 1230.

MICROSOFT EXCEL course held August 2627, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aiken Technical College. Learn to create, edit, print and save a simple worksheet. Fee is $110. (803) 593-9231.

Visit Our Sandwich Shop!

Knowledgeable, Friendly Staff

• Homemade sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts • Catering available for your party!

• Open Mon-Sat 11-3

s

sta fo r 20

r a Ye

$5 Off Any Purchase of $30 or more Exp. 8/31

NEW LIFE NATURAL FOODS 2825 Washington Road Fairway Square • 706-737-8805 • 9-7 Mon-Thurs • 9-5 Fri & Sat vitamins • herbs • teas • bulk grains • wheat-free foods • lo-carb diet foods • whole grain breads • natural beaut y products

• sugar substitute • organic foods • juice machines • dair y-free foods • stevia •

n i v g r Aug e S u

His & Hers Hair Salon Walk-Ins Welcome Haircuts, style, color, perms, body waves, nails & waxing available MATRIX • REDKEN • AQUEGE GRAHAM WEBB • VAVOOM

His & Her Hair Parlor

Now Open Fine Coffees Desserts Lunches WowCow! Yogurt 3604 Verandah Dr (next to His & Hers Hair Salon) 733-8338

2825 Washington Rd • 736-2553 Washington Road in Fairway Square

His & Her at the Verandah 3604 Verandah Dr • 736-5158 Veranda Drive Next to Waltons Corner

$5 Off

Haircut and Blowdry

$10 Off

Open Monday-Saturday

*with participating Stylist

www.his-her-hair.com

Color or Perm

19 • books • juices • smoothies • spor ts nutrition • sugar substitutes • stevia •

vitamins • herbs • teas • bulk grains • wheat-free foods • lo-carb diet foods • whole grain breads • natural beaut y products

M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

20 M E T R O S P I R I T

20 02

S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

Summer Guide

SPORTS CALENDAR

SCHEDULES ATLANTA BRAVES HOME GAMES

GEORGIA GAMES SCHEDULE

6/6 - New York Mets 6/14-6/16 - Boston 6/18-6/20 - Detroit 6/21-6/23 - Chicago White Sox 7/1-7/3 - Montreal 7/4-7/7 - Chicago Cubs 7/17-7/18 - Florida 7/26-7/28 - Philadelphia 7/30-8/1 - Milwaukee 8/2-8/4 - St. Louis 8/13-8/15 - San Francisco 8/16-8/19 - Colorado

7/12 - Opening Ceremonies, Baseball, Basketball, Racquetball

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS HOME GAMES 6/13-6/16 - Capital City 6/27-6/30 - Wilmington 7/1-7/2 - Capital City 7/5-7/8 - Asheville 7/19-7/22 - Columbus 7/23-7/26 - Macon 7/31-8/3 - Capital City 8/14-8/17 - Greensboro 8/18-8/21 - Hagerstown 8/26-8/28 - Savannah 8/30-8/31 - Charleston

AUGUSTA STALLIONS HOME GAMES 6/8 - Jacksonville 6/21 - Columbus 7/5 - Florida 7/20 - Tallahassee 7/27 - Norfolk

7/13 - Archery, BMX Cycling, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Canoe, Kayak, Cycling, Golf, Gymnastics, In-Line Skating, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Road Race, Roller Skating, Rugby, Softball, Synchronized Swimming, Tae Kwon Do, Volksmarch, Weightlifting, Wrestling

Photo by Joe White

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS

Photo by Joe White

AUGUSTA STALLIONS

7/14 - Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cycling, Golf, Gymnastics, Roller Skating, Softball, Weightlifting, Wrestling 7/15 - Diving, Golf 7/17 - Swimming 7/18 - Swimming, Tennis 7/19 - Baseball, Basketball, Shooting, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field 7/20 - Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Disc Golf, Equestrian, Fencing, Judo, Rowing, Shooting, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Team Handball, Tennis, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wakeboarding, Water Skiing 7/21 - Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Mountain Biking, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Team Handball, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Wakeboarding GEORGIA GAMES

Father's

BARKSDALE'S M E N ' S

W E A R

Day

Visit Barksdale's Menswear

4432 Washington Road 706-228-1661 across from Wal-Mart

Big, tall, regular and small ...

WE FIT THEM ALL!

$21.00

FOR 18 HOLES weekdays with cart

It’s Time for

Golf!

$28.00 FOR 18 HOLES

weekends with cart

Tee times recommended 2023 HIGHLAND AVENUE, AUGUSTA GA 30904 • 706-731-9344

CHILL OUT AT THE JOINT PIZZA • BEER • WINE • SANDWICHES • CALZONES • STROMBOLIS OPEN 7 7 DAYS DAYS OPEN

21 M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E

VOTED BEST OF AUGUSTA 6 YEARS IN A ROW!

2 0 0 2

Specials Photo: Joe White

Live Music

TUESDAY NIGHT Miller Lite $1 WEDNESDAY NIGHT Killians Red $1 THURSDAY NIGHT Bud Light $1 SUNDAY ALL DAY White Zinfandel $2.50

& Smirnoff Ice $2.00

Monday-Thursday 11:30am-Midnight Friday 11:30am-2am | Saturday 12 noon-2am Sunday 12 noon-Midnight

1245 Broad Street | Augusta, GA 30901 | 774-0037

FRIDAYS OPEN MIDNIGHT VODKA BAR 12-1 AM COMPLIMENTARY SKYY MARTINIS & COSMOPOLITANS EVERY OTHER FRIDAY 8-9

LADIES ONLY SPECIALS Eclectic Lounge & cocktails 813 Broad

COMPLIMENTARY APPLE MARTINIS EVERY FRIDAY 9-10 COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS EVERY SATURDAY 10-11

Experience downtown's most unique club Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at

The Historic Modjeska Theater Est. 1916

Never A Cover For Ladies

22 M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

20 02

Summer Guide

KIDS’ CALENDAR

SUMMER EVENTS

ARTRAGEOUS SUNDAY! THE ART OF PRINTMAKING July 7 at the Morris Museum of Art. Parents and children will have an opportunity to make prints with local artist Tom Crowther. This free activity begins at 2 p.m. 724-7501.

“OPTICAL ILLUSIONS ... YOU WON’T BELIEVE YOUR EYES” exhibit at the National Science Center’s Fort Discovery until June 9. Showing in the Knox Gallery.

Discover the world of illusions through graphics and hands-on activities. Free admission to exhibit with paid general admission to Fort Discovery. $8/adults, $6/children, seniors and active military. Open MondaySaturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 821-0200.

“DRIP, DRIP, SPLATTER!” is a family art workshop held at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art on July 13. Come in old clothes and explore abstract impressionism.

Open to children ages 5-11 who are accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. to noon. $7 per family (one adult, one child), with a $1 additional fee per extra child. 722-5495.

“BE AN ART DETECTIVE!” SUMMER TOUR PROGRAM at the Morris Museum of Art. Available to children 4-12 years old by reservation through August 2. $3 for adults and children over 6. For groups of 10 or more, adult chaperones are free. Call 724-7501.

PUPPETS TAKE ATLANTA 2002 is an event that includes more than 15 exhibits, performances and workshops for the whole family. Festivities run through August 18 and are held at various Atlanta venues, including The Arts Council, Center for Puppetry Arts, Rialto Center for the Performing Arts and the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum.

For more festival information, visit www.atlanta.net/puppets on the Web. OPEN SWIM through August at the Smith Hazel pool in Aiken. Open to the public Monday-Friday, 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 50 cents for children and $1 for adults. (803) 642-7755.

KIDS COMPUTER CLASSES at the Wallace Branch Library. Held June 6, 13 and 20, 11 a.m. to noon. For children ages 5-8.

Call 722-6275 to register.

LEARNING ABOUT ANIMALS at area libraries. Annual Frog Jumping Contest at the Burke County Library, June 6, 10:30 a.m.; Reptiles and More from the Savannah River Ecology Lab at the Maxwell Branch Library, June 6, 1 p.m.; Learn About Bats June 11, 10:30 a.m. at the Friedman Branch Library (call to register) and June 12, 10:30 a.m. at the Appleby Branch Library (no registration required); Emus at the Burke County Library, June 13, 10:30 a.m.; Learn About Insects at the Friedman Branch Library June 25, 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers and 11 a.m for schoolage children. Call Headquarters Library at 821-2600 or visit www.ecgrl.public.lib.ga.us for information.

“VOLUNTEEN” SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM offered for teens ages 1318 at the Golden Harvest Food Bank June 10August 16. Registration/orientation June 8.

Teens will work 4-6 hour shifts; days of the week will vary according to assigned area, but individuals will have an opportunity to select days when registering. Call Laurie Roper, 736-1199, ext. 208.

STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD read at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta June 12, 22 and 27, July 11, 13 and 25 and August 3 and 10. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open to all ages. Program is free with museum admission. (404) 733-4501.

MAXWELL BRANCH LIBRARY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS include: Story Time

FAMILY FUN DAY July 20, noon to 4 p.m. at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. All ages will celebrate the exhibition “Over the Line: The Art and Life of Jacob Lawrence.”

Free with museum admission. (404) 733-4501.

The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art offers an Art Camp for kids age 5-6, 7-8 and 9-11. June 17-21, 24-28 and July 8-12, 15-19. Each week campers will experience a different visual art curriculum. with French Storyteller Aldabert Galicz, June 12, 10-11 a.m.; Movie Day June 15, 11 a.m.; A Fire-Safe House with the Augusta Fire Department June 19, 10-11 a.m.; Paper Crafts June 26, 1-2 p.m., registration required; and Crafts from Africa, China and Japan June 28, 10-11 a.m., registration required. 793-2020.

KIDS’ MARCH AGAINST DRUGS AND CRIME June 14. Begins at May Park at 10:30 a.m. and ends in the Jessye Norman Amphitheater. Activities include a rally, speakers and visits with Smokey Bear. For more information, contact Matilda Bennett at 796-5025.

ASA FAST PITCH STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT June 14-16 at Citizens Park in Aiken. For 10, 12, 14-under classes.

Contact Rick Meyers at (803) 441-4300 for entry information.

KIDS’ FISHING DERBY, sponsored by Fort Gordon Sportsman’s Club June 15 at Claypit Lakes. Open to kids ages 3-15 and held from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Hot dogs, chips and soda available for kids. Free and open to the public. 791-5078.

YOUTH FISHING DERBY June 15 at Clayton County International Park in Clayton County, Ga. Kids 13 and younger compete for prizes by catching fish from a fully-stocked lake. Fishing gear is provided, and an adult must accompany each child. Free cookout and awards ceremony to follow. Call (770) 4773766 for info.

SIBSHOPS June 15, July 20 and August 17 at MCG’s Children’s Medical Center. A program for siblings of children with special health and developmental needs. Held at the CMC Conference Center on the first floor.

721-KIDS. FIRE SAFETY presentation June 18 at the Friedman Branch Library. 10:30 a.m. presentation for pre-schoolers; 11:30 a.m. presentation for school-age children. 736-6758.

JUNIOR GOLF CLASSES at Gordon Lakes Golf Course. Open to the public and designed for children ages 9-15. First session runs June 18, 20, 25 and 27, 9-11 a.m.; second session runs July 16, 18, 23 and 25, 9-11 a.m. $25 fee. 791-2433.

CAR SAFETY AND SEAT BELTS presentation June 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Appleby Branch Library. 736-6244.

“CATESBY QUEST” June 22 at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Event celebrates the works of Mark Catesby. Parents will participate in a nature hike while children age 7-11 will draw nature artifacts with a local artist. $3 for members, $5 for non-members.

Register by June 21 at 828-2109.

“KIDSFEST” June 22-23 is part of AthFest in Athens, Ga. Features performances, interactive projects, educational exhibits and artistic endeavors for children of all ages. Held June 22, noon-8 p.m. and June 23, noon-6 p.m.

Held in front of the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse on E. Washington Street. For more info, contact Ally at (706) 548-1973.

PIZZA AND A MOVIE June 25 at Fort Gordon’s Gordon Club. $3 pizza buffet from 5-7 p.m. includes drink, popcorn and showing of “Harry Potter.” No unattended children, please. 791-6780.

CAT IN A HAT presentation June 26, 10:3011:30 a.m. at the Appleby Branch Library.

Call 736-6244 for details.

“MOTION EXPLOSION” exhibit in the Knox Gallery at Fort Discovery. Showing daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. starting June 29.

Features virtual play and educational programs. 821-0200.

DRAWING WITH PAINT WORKSHOP July 6 and 13 at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. Held from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. and is open to kids age 6-12.

Registration required. (404) 733-4501.

3-D ARCHERY TOURNAMENT July 21 at Fort Gordon Range 14. Ages 5 and up.

Registration at 10 a.m.; shooting begins at 11 a.m. $5 for Fort Gordon Sportsman’s Club members; $10 for non-members. Call Fred Perry at 833-2834.

KIDS’ HUNTING WORKSHOP on August 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Smithgall Woods Conservation Center in Helen, Ga. $3 parking fee. (706) 878-3087.

BACK TO SCHOOL BLAST August 24 at Fort Discovery. Afternoon celebration for the whole family features live entertainment, special activities, science demos and take-home projects. Noon-4 p.m. Call 821-0200 for more information.

SUMMER CAMPS The following is a list of camps in the AikenAugusta area. Most are day camps.

PERFORMING, MUSICAL AND VISUAL ARTS KINDER CAMP

For: Ages 18 months to 5 years.

When: July 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: St. John’s Methodist Church.

Activities: Musical activities, snacks and imaginative play.

Cost: $75 Contact: Dee Johnson at 868-9965.

DRAMA CAMP

For: Ages 5-12.

When: July 15-19.

Where: Augusta Jewish Community Center in Evans, Ga. Activities: Campers will learn stage presence, voice, movement, improvisation, make-up and sets. A play will be presented at the end of camp. The camp is a half-day program with the rest of the day spent in the traditional camp.

Cost: $195.

Contact: 228-3636.

ART FACTORY BALLET CAMP

When: Half-day camp the weeks of June 10, 17 and 24.

Where: Art Factory.

Activities: Ballet lessons.

Cost: $60 a week.

Contact: 731-0008.

MUSIC CAMP

For: Ages 5-8.

Where: Turner’s Keyboards.

Activities: Week-long sessions of music, piano lessons and more.

Contact: 736-3506.

ART FACTORY SUMMER FINE ARTS CAMPS

For: Ages 4-14.

When: June 10-14, (Art of Native Americans of the Southeast); June 17-21, (Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll); June 24-28, (Appalachian Dance, Arts and Crafts); July 812 (Influence of African Arts); and July 1519 (Contemporary Southern Arts). There is a half-day camp for ages 4-8 on July 22-26, which is an exploration of Southeastern arts.

Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Art Factory.

Activities: The theme is exploration of Southeastern Arts.

Cost: $100 a week, which includes supplies, lunch, snacks and a T-shirt. Half-day camp, July 22-26, is $60. Tuition assistance is available.

Contact: 731-0008.

DRAW ON NATURE DISCOVERY CAMP

For: Children entering grades 4 and 5.

When: June 24-28; camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Morning care (7:30 to 9 a.m.) and evening care (4 to 5:30 p.m.) is available.

Extended care is $15 per week, per morning or afternoon session.

Where: Fort Discovery.

Activities: There will be a week of handson art, science and technology activities such as art lessons, tours of the Morris Museum of Art, journaling, drawing and more.

Cost: $150 for nonmembers and $125 for members.

Contact: Lisa Golden at 821-0646.

ARTS CAMP

For: Ages 5-12.

When: June 17-21.

Where: Augusta Jewish Community Center in Evans, Ga. Activities: Campers will make clay masks, stained glass, prints and other creative projects.

There will be an art show at the end of camp.

The camp is a half-day program with the rest of the day spent in the traditional camp.

Cost: $195.

Contact: 228-3636.

COLLAGE CREATIVE ARTS CAMP

For: Children entering K to grade 5.

When: June 17-28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Trinity-on-the-Hill Methodist Church on Monte Sano Ave. Activities: This camp is sponsored by the Friends of the Augusta Symphony and will have a faculty of local art professionals.

Children will have hands-on experiences with musical instruments. Emphasis is also on art, movement, drama, chorus, puppetry, pottery, weaving, storytelling and creative writing.

Cost: $100 per child.

Contact: Sue Alexanderson at 738-7527 or the Symphony office at 826-4705.

AUGUSTA PLAYERS THEATER CAMP For: Ages 6-9, ages 10-13 and ages 14-18.

When: June 3-14. Ages 6-9 meet from 10 a.m. to noon; ages 10-13 meet 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and ages 14-18 meet 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration deadline is May 29.

Where: Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Activities: Ages 6-9 will explore theater games, puppetry, music stage movement, theater etiquette and they’ll create simple costumes and stage props. Ages 10-13 will participate in acting, make-up, improvisation, stage movement, auditioning, simple costumes and set design. Ages 14-18 will study acting and character development, movement, stage make-up, costume and set design. There will be a performance by all campers at the end of the session.

Cost: $160 for ages 6-9; $175 for ages 10-13

and $260 for ages 14-18.

Contact: 826-4707.

PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP

For: Ages 12 and up.

When: June 10-21 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: Augusta Preparatory School.

Activities: photography.

Cost: $220.

Contact: Tara Chokshi at 863-1906, ext. 362.

GERTRUDE HERBERT INSTITUTE OF ART

For: Ages 5-6, ages 7-8 and ages 9-11.

When: June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19 at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art and June10-14, June 17-21 and June 2428 at Augusta Preparatory School. Classes run 10 a.m. to noon.

Where: Two locations: The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art and Augusta Preparatory School.

Activities: Each week, campers will experience a different visual art curriculum with concentrations offered in two- and threedimensional media such as drawing, painting, collage and soft sculpture.

Cost: $50 for members and $65 for nonmembers.

Contact: 722-5495.

BAND CAMPS

For: High school and middle-school students.

When: June 24-28 (Application deadline is June 5.)

Where: Augusta State University’s Fine Arts Department.

Activities: Concert band rehearsals twice daily, final concert on Friday evening, musicianship classes, jazz and chamber music, master classes, piano class for non-pianists, beginning guitar and keyboard classes, improvisation skills, extracurricular events and more. T-shirt is included.

Cost: Early bird tuition is $130, otherwise $150.

Contact: 731-7971.

CHOIR CAMP For: Grades 2-6.

When: July 15-19.

Where: St. Johns United Methodist Church.

Activities: Choral music, Doff Schulwerk and Dalcroze activities, introduction to hand bells and lake party.

Cost: TBA. Contact: Jamie Garvey at 724-9641.

When: June 17-28; July 8-12; July 15-19; Full day session is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Halfday is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Extended care is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.

Where: ASU campus in Galloway Hall and ASU pool.

Activities: Hands-on enrichment activities in math, science, computers, literature, geography, Spanish, French and art led by experienced and certified teachers. Children select three morning classes. Afternoons feature cooperative team sports, games and other fitness activities.

Class selections for kindergarten and grade 1: Creative Authors, Kids Pix 4 Kid Fun; Edible Math; Musical Adventures; Magic Carpet Ride; Art Explorations; Groovy Green Stuff, Around the World; Making Math Fun; Amazing Animals; Under the Sea; Christmas in June; The Fabulous Five; Teddy Bear Adventures; Amazing Magnets; Skin and Bones; Kitchen Science; 3, 2, 1— Blast Off; Dinosaur Days; and It’s a Jungle Out There.

For grades 2 and 3: Meet the Author, Art Explorations; All About Me Web Sites; Creative Authors; Hola Amigos; Musical Adventures; Puppetry with Pizazz; Skin and Bones; Fun with French; Space: It’s Out of This World; Fun with Fairy Tales; Groovy Green Stuff; The Fabulous Five; Origami; Poets Who Know It; Tour de Italy; Kitchen Science; Around the World; Amazing Animals.

For grades 4 and 5: Chemistry for Kids; Around the World; Hola Amigos; Art Explorations: All About Me Websites; Greek Myths and Legends; Fun with French; Literature Adventures; Designer Math; Welcome to Hogwarts University; Microbe Mysteries and other Cell Adventures; Passport to Germany; Groovy Math and Funky Fractions; Calligraphy; Origami; Adventures in Americana; All About Power Point.

Cost: Half-day sessions are $145 for two weeks or $80 for one week; Full-day sessions are $250 for two weeks or $135 for one week.

Extended care is $10 a week. Discounts are available for siblings who attend full-day ses-

KIDS ON STAGE

For: Children entering grades 5-8.

When: June 24-28 from 9 a.m. to noon for grades 5-6 and 1 to 4 p.m. for grades 7-8.

Where: USC Aiken (part of the Kids in College program).

Activities: Introduction to drama and theater that incorporates pantomime, improvisation, character development and more.

Cost: $75.

Contact: (803) 641-3288 or (803) 641-3563.

“KINDERMUSIK ADVENTURES: CREATURES OF THE OCEAN”

For: Ages 1 1/2 to 4.

When: July 17-August 14.

Where: Vineyard Church in Augusta Activities: Music, movement and artistic activities.

Cost: $85.

Contact: Vonda Darr at 228-5108.

EDUCATIONAL KIDS’ UNIVERSITY K-5

For: Kids who have completed grades K-5.

M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R

Children age 8-18 with traumatic brain injuries can enjoy swimming, boating, arts and crafts, and a host of other fun summer activities at Camp TBI in Millen, Ga. July 14-19. sions. Materials and two snacks are included.

Contact: ASU Continuing Education at 7371636 or visit www. ced.aug.edu.

KIDS’ UNIVERSITY 6-8

For: Kids who have completed grades 6-8.

When: June 17-28; July 8-12; July 15-19; Full day session is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Halfday is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Extended care is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.

Where: ASU campus in Galloway Hall and ASU pool.

Activities: Hands-on enrichment activities in math, science and writing in the morning.

Afternoons feature cooperative team sports, games and other fitness activities.

Cost: Half-day sessions are $145 for two weeks or $80 for one week; Full-day sessions

PIANO SALE!!

POWERS BALDWIN CLOSE-OUT SALE ON MANY NEW, DEMOS, RENTAL RETURNS, ONE OF A KINDS

POTTERY CAMP

For: Ages 12 and up.

When: June 10-21 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: Tire City Potters Studio on 10th Street.

Activities: Pottery.

Cost: $220.

Contact: Shishir Chokshi at Augusta Prep at 863-1906.

23

ALL NEW PIANOS 30% - 45% OFF NARP!!

Digital New Baby Grands Technics 88 Note Baby Grands Was Portable Digital Piano $11,000 Now Just (one on$5,995

NEW! $1,295

36% Off

UP TO 12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH ON SELECT MODELS Baldwin Digital New Consoles Look For From $2,395

WOW!

High Polish Finish With Practice Pedal

GRANDS

40% Off

Regular Price 4 Models

Close-Out Tags Throughout Store!

* FINANCING TO 84 MONTHS * Chickering GRANDS

* Savings START at 35% off *

M-FRI 10-6PM SAT 10-5PM

2701 Washington Road (706) 738-4507

GRANDS

NEXT TO DILLARD’S

G U I D E 2 0 0 2

24 are $250 for two weeks or $135 for one week.

M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

Extended care is $10 a week. Discounts are available for siblings who attend full-day sessions. Materials and two snacks are included.

Contact: ASU Continuing Education at 7371636 or visit www. ced.aug.edu.

MATH CAMP

When: June 17-28.

Where: Augusta Preparatory School.

Activities: Four different courses will be taught: Math Magic, Logic, Algebra I and 11.

Cost: $120 per course.

Contact: Sarah Blackwell at 863-1906 ext. 336.

DISCOVERY CAMP

For: Ages 5-12, with a counselor-in-training camp for ages 13-14.

When: June 10-14, June 17-22, July 9-13, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-16. Camp is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended day hours available from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Where: Augusta Prep.

Activities: The camp is divided into three age groups: 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12. Activities include art; games; sports like soccer, basketball and tennis; music appreciation; science; wood shop; computers; archery; cooking; creative writing; drama and counselor-in-training. Every camper receives a T-shirt.

Cost: $175 for a one-week session and ages 13-14 are $90 per week. Extended day is $5 an hour when registered before camp session.

Contact: 863-1906 ext. 379.

p.m. Morning care (7:30 to 9 a.m.) and evening care (4 to 5:30 p.m.) is available.

Extended care is $15 per week per morning or afternoon session.

Where: Fort Discovery.

Activities: Plan the Olympics using math and science skills and then participate in the games.

Cost: $150 for nonmembers and $125 for members.

Contact: Lisa Golden at 821-0646.

COMPUTER ART AND HISTORY PROGRAM

For: Ages 6 to 12.

When: June17-24, July 1-12, and July 1526. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Lucy Craft Laney Museum.

Activities: Computer-assisted educational programs in arts and crafts as well as economic literacy, environmental issues and

Cost: $75.

Contact: (803) 641-3288 or (803) 641-3563.

CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD

For: Children entering grades 2-4.

When: June 24-28 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: USC Aiken (part of the Kids in College program).

Activities: Learn about the culture, citizens and history of South Carolina.

Cost: $75.

Contact: (803) 641-3288 or (803) 641-3563.

“TO INFINITY AND BEYOND”

For: Children entering grades 2-4.

When: July 29-August 2 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: USC Aiken (part of the Kids in College program).

Activities: Learn about astronomy through the use of telescopes, the planetarium and

ECO CAMP

For: Ages 8-11.

When: June 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Phinizy Swamp Nature Park.

Activities: Crafts, projects, nature walks and prizes. Includes T-shirt, lunch, beverages and program supplies. Registration deadline is June 21.

Cost: $20 a day for members and $25 for nonmembers.

Contact: 821-2109.

DISCOVER MARS

For: Children entering grades 2 and 3.

When: June 10-14, July 22-26; camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Morning care (7:30 to 9 a.m.) and evening care (4 to 5:30 p.m.) is available. Extended care is $15 per week per morning or afternoon session.

Where: Fort Discovery.

Activities: Hands-on math and science activities that promote problem–solving, critical thinking skills and cooperative learning.

Cost: $150 for nonmembers and $125 for members.

Contact: Lisa Golden at 821-0646.

DISCOVERY ISLAND I AND II

For: Children entering grades 4 and 5, as well as grades 6-8.

When: June 24-28 (grades 6-8) and July 1519 (grades 4 and 5); camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Morning care (7:30 to 9 a.m.) and evening care (4 to 5:30 p.m.) is available.

Extended care is $15 per week per morning or afternoon session.

Where: Fort Discovery.

Activities: Use math and science skills to make your way back from an island in the middle of nowhere.

Cost: $150 for nonmembers and $125 for members.

Contact: Lisa Golden at 821-0646.

DISCOVER THE GAMES

For: Children entering grades 6-8.

When: July 8-12; camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4

“WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE WE?”

For: Children entering grades 5-7.

When: July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Where: USC Aiken (part of the Kids in College program).

Activities: Learn about maps, compasses; play geography games and more.

Cost: $75.

Contact: (803) 641-3288 or (803) 641-3563.

GETTING PHYSICAL WITH SCIENCE

For: Children entering grades 2-7.

When: July 8-12 from 9 a.m. to noon for grades 5-7. Grades 2-4 will meet from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: USC Aiken (part of the Kids in College program).

Activities: Learn about the world of physics by constructing simple circuits. Air resistance will be learned by making helicopters and airplanes. Learn about sound by creating an eardrum, create electromagnets and more.

Cost: $75.

Contact: (803) 641-3288 or (803) 641-3563.

BACKYARD TREASURE

For: Children entering grades 2-4.

When: July 22-26 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: USC Aiken (Part of the Kids in College program).

Activities: Learn about the culture, citizens and history of South Carolina.

Cost: $75.

Contact: (803) 641-3288 or (803) 641-3563.

GIRLS’ ECO CAMP

For: Girls ages 8-11.

When: June 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Phinizy Swamp Nature Park.

Activities: Craft projects, nature walks and prizes. Must register by June 14.

Cost: $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Includes T-shirt, lunch, beverages and program supplies.

Contact: 828-2109.

Spanish songs and take a look at the culture and customs of Spain.

Cost: $75.

Contact: (803) 641-3288 or (803) 641-3563.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Photo Courtesy of NASA

YOUTH SAILING CAMP To Infinity and Beyond is an astronomy program for children entering grades 2-4, and runs from July 29-Aug. 2 at USC-Aiken. For info call (803) 641-3288 or 1-803-641-3563. USC-Aiken’s Dupont Planetarium will also offer programs throughout summer, including “Larry Cat in Space,” about a cat who takes a trip to the moon, and “Explorers of Mauna Kea,” which teaches kids of all ages how scientists explore the heavens without even leaving Earth.

For info on Planetarium programs call 641-3769 or 278-1967, ext. 3769.

Internet research.

Cost: $125 per two-week sessions.

Contact: 724-3576.

hands-on activities.

Cost: $75, plus $10 planetarium fee.

Contact: (803) 641-3288 or (803) 641-3563.

HISTORY CAMP

“DIGGING FOR DATA” ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP

For: Ages 8-10.

When: June 24-28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(Deadline to register is June 14.)

Where: Augusta Museum of History.

Activities: Learn about local, state and national history through instruction, demonstrations, field trips and hands-on craft demonstrations.

Cost: $35 for members and $50 for nonmembers.

Contact: 722-8454.

PROJECT SUCCESS

For: Middle-school and high-school students.

When: Begins June 11.

Where: 1201 Laney Walker Blvd.

Activities: Summer enrichment and recreational program that includes basic math, reading for fun, computer skills, career planing, swimming, golf and field trips.

Cost: No charge for qualifying campers.

Contact: 724-0446.

“TAKE A WALK ON THE WEB SIDE”

For: Children entering grades 5-7.

When: July 15-19 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: USC Aiken (part of the Kids in College program).

Activities: Learn HTML; design a Web page and more.

For: Grades 6 to 8.

When: June 17-21 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Where: USC Aiken (Part of the Kids in College Program).

Activities: Campers will duplicate many of the scientific methods employed by archaeologists such as research, excavation, laboratory analysis and interpretation.

Cost: $75. Lunch fee is $30.

Contact: (803) 641-3288 or (803) 641-3563.

“SCIENCE WONDERS”

For: Grades 6 to 8.

When: June 17-21 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: USC Aiken (part of the Kids in College Program).

Activities: Campers will learn about scientific methods, engineering, chemistry, product testing and ecology.

Contact: (803) 641-3288 or (803) 641-3563.

FUN WITH SPANISH

For: Children entering grades 2-4 and grades 5-7.

When: July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to noon for grades 2-4. Grades 5-7 will meet from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: USC Aiken (part of the Kids in College program).

Activities: Learn basic vocabulary including numbers, shapes, color, time and more. Sing

For: Ages 8-16.

When: June 10-14, July 8-12, and July 1519.

Where: Augusta Sailing Club.

Activities: There will be on-the-water sailing instructions for all levels, as well as onshore activities.

Cost: $150 for the first week and $100 for each additional week. $25 discount for members.

Contact: Jim Holder at 651-0587.

HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP

For: Ages 5-12.

When: June 10-14.

Where: Augusta Jewish Community Center in Evans, Ga. (Campers spend the morning at nearby Full Circle Farms and are bussed to the AJCC campus.)

Activities: Riding lessons, leading, grooming, feeding and stabling. The week ends with a horse show.

Cost: $235.

Contact: 228-3636.

SPORTS CAMPS NIKE TENNIS CAMPS

For: Ages 6-17.

When: June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12 and July 15-19. Full day is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and half-day is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 5 p.m.

Where: Newman Tennis Center.

Activities: Tennis instruction, swimming and golf instruction.

Cost: $225 per week for full day and $165 per week for half day.

Contact: 821-1600.

CLINT BRYANT’S BASKETBALL CAMP

For: Boys and girls ages 6-18.

When: July 22-26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Friday hours are 9 a.m. to noon.)

Where: North Augusta Riverview Center.

Activities: Basketball skill lessons, freethrow contests, lectures and league games.

Lunch is included (except Friday), and campers receive a T-shirt and certificate.

and have participated in a varsity high school or Junior Olympic team.

When: June 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: USC Aiken.

Activities: Learn the fundamentals and apply them in games. (Includes T-shirt and lunch.)

Cost: $50.

Contact: (803) 641-3486.

PACER BASKETBALL CAMP

For: Ages 6-15 (girls and boys).

When: July 22-26 and August 5-9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: USC Aiken.

Activities: Teaches basketball skills and good sportsmanship. Coaches and Pacer team members are instructors. Camp includes lunch, basketball, evaluation, prizes and insurance.

Cost: $150 Contact: (803) 641-3486.

BASEBALL CAMP

For: Ages 6-12.

When: June 17-21 and July 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Fridays which run from 9 a.m. to noon).

Where: USC Aiken.

Activities: Teaches all the fundamentals of baseball.

Cost: $155 for a full day and $105 for a half day.

Contact: (803) 641-3486.

SOFTBALL CAMP

All-Sports Camp 2002 will give your kid five action-packed days of exposure to various sports.

Cost: $150.

Contact: Call 731-1626 before 5 p.m. or 737-6460 after 5 p.m. or e-mail at cbbasketballcamp@yahoo.com.

DAVID USRY JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY

For: Ages 7-16.

When: Three-day camps will be held in June and July.

Where: North Augusta Country Club.

Activities: The program uses the U.S. Kids Golf Personal Tee program Contact: David Usry at 279-0704 at www. usrygolfacademy.com.

SOCCER CAMP

For: Ages 5-17.

When: June 24-28, July 15-19 and August 5-9. Full-day camps are 8:20 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Fridays when camp ends at noon).

Half-day camp is 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Where: USC Aiken Soccer Field.

Activities: Soccer training for all levels as well as character training.

Cost: $180 for full-day camps and $90 for half-day camps. Overnight camp available for boys ages 12 and over, July 14-19 for $385.

Contact: (803) 641-3486.

CHEERLEADING CAMP

For: Ages 5 and up.

When: July 29-August 2 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Where: USC Aiken.

Activities: Campers will be taught cheers, chants, dance routines and stunts.

Cost: $60.

Contact: (803) 641-3486.

BEGINNER’S VOLLEYBALL CAMP

For: Middle-school students and those entering high school who have no organized volleyball experience.

When: June 20 and 21 or July 15 and 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: USC Aiken.

Activities: Emphasis on the basic skills of volleyball, like passing and serving. Lunch and a T-shirt are included.

Cost: $50.

Contact: (803) 641-3486.

PACER VOLLEYBALL CAMP

For: Campers entering grade 10 or higher

For: Girls ages 9-16.

When: July 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Except Friday, when camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon.)

Where: USC Aiken.

Activities: Softball skills.

Cost: $135 Contact: (803) 641-3486.

SKILLS OF HOCKEY CAMP

For: Ages 6-17.

When: July 8-12 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Where: Augusta Ice Sports Center.

Activities: On-the-ice drills are accompanied by videos and classroom instruction. There will also be a game, movies and a pizza party.

Cost: $225 after May 30.

Contact: 724-1313.

GREENJACKETS YOUTH FANTASY CAMP For: Ages 6-16.

When: June 13, 14 and 15, 9 a.m. to noon.

Where: Lake Olmstead Stadium.

Activities: Learn to play like the pros from the pros. Lunch and T-shirt included.

Cost: $100.

Contact: 736-7889.

FAST BREAK MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP

For: Grades 5 to 8.

When: June 24-28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Augusta Preparatory School.

Activities: Basketball skills.

Cost: $150.

Contact: Kevin Furtado at 863-1906, ext. 374.

WEST’S WINDY CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP

For: Grades 5 to 8.

When: June 10-14.

Where: Augusta Preparatory School.

Activities: Basketball skills.

Cost: $140.

Contact: Al West at 863-1906, ext. 373.

TAE KWON DO CAMP

For: Ages 4 and up.

When: Weekly sessions are June10-14; June 24-28; July 15-19 and July 29-August 2.

There will be morning sessions from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions from noon to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Terry Newton’s Tae Kwon Do Academy on Columbia Road.

Activities: Tae Kwon Do lessons, dodge ball, safety, board breaking and more.

Cost: $100 a session.

Contact: 863-6366.

ALL SPORTS CAMP

For: Ages 8-14.

When: June 10-14 or July 8-12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: USC Aiken.

Activities: Be exposed to basketball, soccer, golf, tennis, swimming and rollerblading.

Cost: $150 (includes T-shirt, insurance and camp gift).

Contact: (803) 641-3486.

TRADITIONAL GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMP

For: Ages 5-17. Girls do not need to be Girl Scouts to attend.

When: Overnight camp has six sessions that are offered from June 9-July 26.

Where: Overnight camp is at Camp Tanglewood in Columbia County. There are day camps in Aiken from June 24-28 and at Tanglewood from July 8-12.

Activities: Crafts, nature walks and games.

Contact: 774-0505 or 1-800-997-2472.

SUMMER ADVENTURES DAY CAMP

For: Ages 5-12.

When: Camp begins June 10 and runs through the summer. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: H.O. Weeks Center in Aiken.

Activities: There will be sports, arts and crafts, games, field trips and special theme activities.

Contact: (803) 642-7631.

25

The

COOLER

Side of Coffee PJ’s Iced Coffee is fresh brewed daily. With a hint of Melipone vanilla, PJ’s Iced Coffee is the cooler way to start your day, keep you going or unwind after a hard day of work.

Stop by and see for yourself why.

PJ’s variety of iced beverages are: • Iced Coffee • Iced Mocha • Iced Tea • Iced Chai • Iced Cappuccino and • Frozen Cafe Granita

736.6889

WWW.PJSCOFFEE.COM

SPECIALTY COFFEES • TEAS • PASTRIES

Instead of another necktie, this year adorn Dad’s neck with a

MASSAGE.

Father’s Day Special

Off

Good Thru June 30, 2002

Gift Certificates Available Just call us and we’ll even mail it for you.

4H SUMMER CAMPS

For: South Carolina residents ages 8-14.

When: June 10-14, June 24-28 and July 1518 (overnight camps).

Where: Camp Long in Aiken or Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton.

Activities: Choose tracks that include aerospace, computer, adventure, performing arts, sports and traditional.

Cost: $230 for one week or $425 for two weeks.

Contact: (864) 656-3145.

Certified Massage Therapists

Sharyn Pulley, C.M.T. • 706-481-9139 A.J. Pollock, C.M.T. • 706-481-9441 3455 Wrightsboro Rd., Suite D Augusta, GA

FORT GORDON YOUTH SERVICES CAMP

For: Children ages 5-11 who are registered with youth service.

When: Throughout the summer.

Where: Youth services building.

Activities: Bowling, swimming, skating, computers, arts and crafts, life skills and more.

Cost: Based on income. There is a $15 registration fee.

Contact: 791-4168 or 791-7575.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP CAMP TBI

For: Children ages 8-18 with traumatic brain injuries.

When: July 14-19 (overnight camp).

Where: Magnolia Springs Park in Millen, Ga. Activities: Swimming, boating, arts and crafts, theme nights, karaoke, campfires, nature hikes and more.

Cost: None.

Contact: 823-8691.

CAMP RAINBOW

For: Children ages 4-16 with cancer.

When: July 21-26 (overnight camp).

Where: Rutledge, Ga. Activities: Paddle boats, rope courses, arts and crafts and more. One sibling of each child is invited to attend.

Contact: 721-KIDS.

CAMP JULIET

For: Children ages 7-16 with diabetes.

When: July 18-21 (overnight camp). There is also a Shelnut Family weekend retreat, Sept. 27-29 for diabetics and their families.

Where: Camp Daniel.

Cost: $25 registration fee.

Contact: Deborah Whitley at 774-8473.

S P I R I T S U M M E R

SURREY CENTER • FOUNTAIN LEVEL

Any Session $10

M E T R O

Rack up big points at home.

Fairway Square 2825 Washington Road • 738-4267

$2 off

A Rack of Heavenly Ham Baby Back Ribs Expires June 30, 2002 1-800-725-HAMS www.heavenlyham.com Good at participating stores only.

Not valid with any other offer.

Locally Owned & Operated

G U I D E 2 0 0 2

26 M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

20 02

Summer Guide

CONCERT CALENDAR

JUNE Jesus Jones - Cotton Club - Atlanta, Ga. June 6 “The Pearl Fishers” - Fox Theatre Atlanta, Ga. - June 6 Chicago - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, N.C. - June 7 Harry Connick Jr. - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - June 7 Dinky Blues Fest - Georgia International Horse Park - Conyers, Ga. - June 7 On the Bricks - G. Love & Special Sauce, Drive by Truckers, doubleDrive, Cloud 10 Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. June 7 REO Speedwagon - House of Blues Myrtle Beach, S.C. - June 8 Peter Murphy - Masquerade - Atlanta, Ga. - June 8 Earth, Wind and Fire - War Memorial Auditorium - Greensboro, N.C. - June 9 Tommy Lee, Flying Tigers - Earthlink Live (Center Stage) - Atlanta, Ga. - June 9 Rick James/KC & The Sunshine Band - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. June 9 Wellwater - St. Paul UMC - Atlanta, Ga. June 9 Nickelback, Jerry Cantrell - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, S.C. - June 10 BETTER THAN EZRA

Melissa Etheridge - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - June 10 Snoop Dogg - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, Ga. - June 10

Indigo Girls - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - June 14-15 Ray Charles - Frederick Brown Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - June 14-15

Tommy Lee, The Flying Tigers - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, S.C. - June 11 Goo Goo Dolls - Tabernacle - Atlanta, Ga. - June 11

Kansas - Earthlink Live (Center Stage) Atlanta, Ga. - June 15 Travis Tritt - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, S.C. - June 15 Brooks & Dunn, Dwight Yoakam Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Charlotte, N.C. - June 15 Doc Watson - Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, Ga. - June 15 Cindy Lou Harrington and Chuck Brodsky - Garden Hills Community Center - Atlanta, Ga. - June 15 The Melvins - Asheville Music Zone Asheville, N.C. - June 15

The Melvins - 40 Watt Club - Athens, Ga. June 12 Ray Charles - N. Charleston Coliseum Charleston, S.C. - June 13 Dr. John - Handlebar - Greenville, S.C. June 13 Dave Koz - Atlanta Civic Center - Atlanta, Ga. - June 13 Juliana Theory - Cotton Club - Atlanta, Ga. - June 13 KMFDM - The Masquerade - Atlanta, Ga. June 13 Brooks & Dunn, Dwight Yoakam and more - Alltell Pavilion @ Walnut Creek Raleigh, N. C. - June 14 Delbert McClinton - Variety Playhouse Atlanta, Ga. - June 14 Alanis Morissette - Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. - June 14 On the Bricks - Alanis Morissette, Pat McGee Band, Janah, Parmalee - Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. - June 14

Brooks & Dunn, Dwight Yoakam and more - Philips Arena - Atlanta, Ga. - June 16 Jewel - Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - June 17 Deep Purple, The Scorpions - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - June 19 Sandra Bernhard - Peace Center Greenville, S.C. - June 20 Tony Bennett - Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, N.C. - June 20 Glenn Lewis - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, JESUS JONES

SISTER HAZEL

BLUES TRAVELER

Ga. - June 20 Athfest Music Festival - Downtown Athens, Ga. - June 20-23 Deep Purple, Scorpions - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Charlotte, N.C. June 21 Mannheim Steamroller and ASO Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. June 21 Michelle Branch - Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. - June 21 On the Bricks - Michelle Branch, Res, Marathon, Jag Star - Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. - June 21 Sandra Bernhard - Roxy - Atlanta, Ga. June 22 Nancy Wilson, Ramsay Lewis and the ASO - Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - June 22 Cornell Gunter Coasters - Lanierland Music Park - Cumming, Ga. - June 22 INXS, B-52’s - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - June 23 John Mellencamp - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - June 23 Incubus, Hoobastank - Entertainment and Sports Arena - Raleigh, N.C. - June 24 Elvis Costello - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - June 24

JENNIFER NETTLES

Alicia Keys - Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - July 22 John Mellencamp - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - July 23 Ozzfest 2002 with Ozzy Osbourne, Andrew WK, Drowning Pool, Hatebreed, P.O.D., Rob Zombie, System of a Down and more - Alltel Pavilion @ Walnut Creek - Raleigh, N.C. July 24 Rhythm of Love - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - July 24 On the Bricks - Special Guest, Jennifer Nettles Band, Jude, 6 Against 7 - Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. - July 26 The Temptations and The Four Tops with the ASO - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - July 26-27 Lil’ Bow Wow - Philips Arena - Atlanta, Ga. - July 27

Incubus - Cricket Arena - Charlotte, N.C. June 25 The Jam Session - Churchill Grounds Atlanta, Ga. - June 25

Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. July 10 Lil’ Romeo - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, Ga. - July 10

Get Up Kids - The Masquerade - Atlanta, Ga. - June 27

Britney Spears - Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, N.C. - July 11 Dave Matthews Band - Alltel Pavilion @ Walnut Creek - Raleigh, N.C. - July 11 Train, Cheryl Crow, Ziggy Marley - HiFi Buys Amphitheatre -Atlanta, Ga. - July 11 Ozzfest 2002 with Ozzy Osbourne, Andrew WK, Drowning Pool, Hatebreed, P.O.D., Rob Zombie, System of a Down and more - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - July 11

David Allan Coe - Georgia Theatre Athens, Ga. - June 28 They Might Be Giants - Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. - June 28 Trisha Yearwood - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - June 28 On the Bricks - They Might Be Giants, Superdrag, Lake Trout, Stereoblis Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. June 28 Jimmy Buffet - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - June 29 Al Green - Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - June 29 Big Peach Swing Band - Duluth Festival Center - Duluth, Ga. - June 29

JULY Rush - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, N.C. - July 1 Stars & Stripes with ASO - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - July 3 Kenny Chesney and Montgomery Gentry - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - July 3 Liars Academy - Cotton Club - Atlanta, Ga. - July 3 Rush - Alltell Pavilion @ Walnut Creek Raleigh, N.C. - July 4 Natalie Merchant, Chris Isaak Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. July 7 Dave Matthews Band - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - July 8 Heart - Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - July 8 Etta James - EarthLink Live - Atlanta, Ga. - July 9 Train, Sheryl Crow, Ziggy Marley Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Charlotte, N.C. - July 10 The Village People and Tavares -

Dave Matthews Band - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Charlotte, N.C. - July 12 Train, Sheryl Crow, Ziggy Marley Alltel Pavilion @ Walnut Creek - July 12 On the Bricks - Concrete Blonde, Will Hoge, Atticus Fault, Copper - Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. - July 12 Down From the Mountain Tour with Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Ralph Stanley, Ricky Scaggs, The Del McCoury Band and more - Cricket Arena - Charlotte, N.C. July 13 Keb’ Mo’ and The Flatlanders Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. July 13 Down From the Mountain Tour with Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Ralph Stanley, Ricky Scaggs, The Del McCoury Band and more - Entertainment & Sports Arena Raleigh, N.C. - July 14 Down From the Mountain Tour with Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Ralph Stanley, Ricky Scaggs, The Del McCoury Band and more - Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - July 17 The Rippingtons, featuring Russ Freeman - Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - July 19 On the Bricks - Sister Hazel, Edwin McCain, Caitlin Cary, The Charlie Mars Band - Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. July 19 Wynonna - Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - July 20

Oasis - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 5 27 Teddy Pendergrass and Stephanie Mills - Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 7 Lenny Kravitz, Pink - Hi-Fi Buys Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 8 The Smithereens - Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 9 George Benson and Natalie Cole Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 10 Kenny Rogers - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 14 On the Bricks - Ingram Hill, King Kongay Trucker - Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 16 Blues Traveler - Centennial Olympic Park -Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 16 Poison, Cinderella, Faster Pussycat House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, S.C. - Aug. 16

Ozzfest - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - July 28

AUGUST Lil’ Bow Wow - Cricket Arena - Charlotte, N.C. - Aug. 1 Lenny Kravitz, Pink - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Charlotte, N.C. - Aug. 1 Invitation to the Dance - Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 1 Lil’ Bow Wow - Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, N.C. - Aug. 2 Lenny Kravitz, Pink - Alltel Pavilion @ Walnut Creek - Raleigh, N.C. - Aug. 2 Peter, Paul & Mary - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 2 Better Than Ezra, Cracker - Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 2 Loretta Lynn - Lanierland Music Park Cumming, Ga. - Aug. 3 Bruce Hornsby - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 3

Oak Ridge Boys - Lanierland Music Park - Cumming, Ga. - Aug. 17 The Irish Tenors with the ASO Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 17 Marc Anthony - Chastain Park - Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 20 Vince Gill - Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 21 BB King Music Festival - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 23-24 Folkways Mountain Music Revue Folkways Center of the Georgia Mountains Dahlonega, Ga. - Aug. 24 John Tesh - Chastain Park Amphitheatre Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 28 Harvest Moon Bluesfest - Georgia International Horse Park - Conyers, Ga. Aug. 30-Sept. 1 LENNY KRAVITZ

M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

28 M E T R O S P I R I T

20 02

Summer Guide

MOVIE PREVIEWS

S U M M E R

“THE POWERPUFF GIRLS MOVIE”

“BLUE CRUSH”

G U I D E 2 0 0 2

JUNE 7 DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD (PG-13) – Estranged and living across the country from one another, mother and daughter Vivi and Siddalee Walker don’t truly know each other. But after Vivi sends Siddalee a package containing a diary and mementos showcasing the adventures of Vivi and three friends in the 1930s South, Siddalee gains understanding and appreciation for her eccentric mother. Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ellen Burstyn, James Garner, Ashley Judd, Fionnula Flanagan.

BAD COMPANY (PG-13) – One of the CIA’s leading agents is murdered; lucky for the CIA, he has an identical twin brother. A veteran agent (Sir Anthony Hopkins) is given nine days to transform the sarcastic brother from a streetwise bookie, played by Chris Rock, into a sophisticated spy capable of negotiating a nuclear weapons deal. Cast: Chris Rock, Garcelle Beauvais, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Adoni Maropis.

JUNE 14 THE BOURNE IDENTITY (PG-13) – Based on the first in a trio of books by Robert Ludlum, a wounded man (Damon) is rescued from the sea unable to remember who he is.

While desperately searching for his identity, he realizes that mysterious men are after him, and that he somehow possesses the spy-like skills to kill them before they can harm him.

Cast: Chris Cooper, Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Julia Stiles.

WINDTALKERS (R) – World War II drama about a Navajo code talker used by the U.S. military to send messages that the Japanese could not translate. A Marine (Nicholas Cage) is assigned to protect him from falling into enemy hands, but when their capture appears inevitable, can the Marine bring himself to kill his friend in order to protect the

code? Cast: Adam Beach, Nicolas Cage, Noah Emmerich, Christian Slater.

“SCOOBY DOO”

“MINORITY REPORT”

SCOOBY DOO (PG) – Those meddlin’ kids and, of course, Scooby Doo, make their big screen debut in this live-action version of the long-running cartoon. In this adventure, the gang is out to solve the mystery of Spooky Island. Cast: Linda Cardellini, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr., Rowan Atkinson.

JUNE 21 JUWANNA MANN (PG-13) – Kicked out of the NBA for his outrageous antics, a basketball star, played by Miguel A. Nunez Jr. decides that, until he can be reinstated, he will go out for the WNBA. After making the Charlotte Banshees, Juwanna Man – his newfound identity – learns a lesson in teamwork and what it’s like to be a woman. Cast: Miguel A. Nunez Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Kevin Pollak, Kim Wayans.

LILO & STITCH (PG) – Stitch, Disney’s newest animated character, is one of the galaxy’s most wanted aliens. While being transported to an outer space prison, Stitch’s ship crashes on Earth. Found by Lilo, a Hawaiian girl, Stitch is mistaken for an ugly dog and uses Lilo’s error as a way to escape from the alien police. Cast: Daveigh Chase, Jason Scott Lee, Ving Rhames, Chris Sanders.

MINORITY REPORT (NR) – Set in a futuristic Washington, D.C., where police are utilizing technology that allows them to detect criminal activity before a crime is actually committed. However, this method backfires on the head of the unit when he is accused of a murder he has yet to commit. Cast: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Max Von Sydow.

JUNE 28 HEY ARNOLD! THE MOVIE (PG) – This popular animated Nickelodeon character takes

“AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER”

29 M E T R O

SUN UP

S P I R I T

• Savannah Rock Shimp Chowder • Wasabi and Ginger laced Tuna Salad • Buttermilk Skillet Fried Chicken

GREAT WINES & IMPORTS

S U M M E R

SUN DOWN

• Smoked and Grilled Midlands Quail with a Smoked Bacon and Corn Risotto • Sautéed Shrimp with Herbed Gnocchi, Sliced Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes, and Parmesan • Pan Roasted Apple Wood Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Lyonnaise Potatoes, and a Spiced Pear Puree • Grilled Atlantic Swordfish Steak with Crawfish and Tomato Grits

You’ll love our laid back, friendly approach to gourmet.

Visit us in Surrey Center Tues-Sat for Lunch & Dinner

437 Highland Ave Augusta, GA 706.737.6699 Fax 706.733.8644

G U I D E 2 0 0 2

30

“BLOOD WORK”

“SIGNS”

“THE ADVENTURES OF PLUTO NASH”

dered, Depression-era hit man Michael O’Sullivan and his remaining son go on the run and seek revenge for the deaths of their loved ones. As O’Sullivan, Tom Hanks departs from some of his more lighthearted roles to play the dark character brought to life in Max Allan Collins’ 1998 comic. Cast: Tom Hanks, Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Paul Newman.

Arquette, Scarlett Johansson, Scott Terra, Kari Wuhrer, Doug E. Doug.

M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E 2 0 0 2

to the big screen with his neighborhood pals.

Arnold and his friends have maintained a close-knit group while living in their big-city neighborhood, but when a greedy developer threatens to turn the neighborhood into a giant "mall-plex," it’s up to the kids to stop him before it’s too late. Cast: Craig Bartlett, Spencer Klein, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jamil Walker Smith.

MR. DEEDS (PG-13) – A small-town pizza parlor owner, played by Adam Sandler, inherits control of a major media corporation from his deceased uncle. Sandler starts to insert down-home values into his broadcasts, and a New York tabloid reporter (Winona Ryder) is sent undercover to do an expose on him. Cast: Steve Buscemi, Peter Gallagher, Winona Ryder, Adam Sandler.

JULY 3 LIKE MIKE (PG) – Fledgling rapper Lil’ Bow Wow stars in his first film as an 11-yearold boy who happens upon a pair of sneakers once worn by basketball star Michael Jordan.

Infused with awesome basketball skills from the shoes, Lil’ Bow Wow joins an NBA team, despite his young age and small stature. Cast: Lil’ Bow Wow, Morris Chestnut, Eugene Levy, Jonathan Lipnicki, Anne Meara.

THE POWERPUFF GIRLS MOVIE (NR) – Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles, three little girls with super powers, take their adventures to the big screen this summer. Battling against a mutant monkey bent on taking over the world, the girls fight to save the town of Townsville. Based on one of the most popular “MEN IN BLACK 2”

animated shows on television. Cast: Cathy Cavadini, Tara Charendoff, E.G. Daily.

MEN IN BLACK 2 (PG-13) – The alienfighting duo of Kay and Jay return in this sequel. Kay, reduced to a calmer existence as a mailman and husband, has parted ways with Jay, who has continued his work with the secretive MIB agency. Jay must recruit Kay to face their toughest challenge yet, the evil Serleena. Cast: Lara Flynn Boyle, Rosario Dawson, Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith.

JULY 12 THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE (PG) – He’s found another croc to rescue! In his movie debut, Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, believes that he is trying to save a crocodile from some poachers; but this croc has swallowed a missing satellite beacon. Irwin soon becomes involved with CIA agents looking for the topsecret piece of spy equipment. Cast: Steve Irwin, Terri Irwin.

REIGN OF FIRE (NR) – In a post-apocalyptic England, a group of fire-breathing dragons has awakened after centuries of hibernation. An American militia leader, played by Matthew McConaughey, and London’s fire chief (Christian Bale) must team up to save London and slay the queen dragon. Plenty of special effects. Cast: Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey, Gerard Butler.

ROAD TO PERDITION (R) – After his wife and one of his sons are brutally mur-

JULY 19 K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER (PG-13) – Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson head K-19, the USSR’s first nuclear submarine. On a 1961 journey in the North Atlantic, the crew discovers that the cooling system of the nuclear reactor has failed, and a potential meltdown that may be interpreted as the first strike of a nuclear war, is imminent. Based on a true story. Cast: Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Peter Sarsgaard.

HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION (NR) – Jamie Lee Curtis makes an appearance once again in the eighth film in the "Halloween" series. This time, six teens decide to host a live Internet chat in the house where Michael Myers grew up, stirring up evil. Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Tyra Banks, Brad Loree.

EIGHT-LEGGED FREAKS (PG-13) – A chemical spill in a small mining town has caused the arachnid population to mutate into larger-than-life, bloodthirsty spiders, and an unlikely band of townspeople must come together to destroy them. Cast: David “BAD COMPANY”

STUART LITTLE 2 (PG) – The plucky mouse known as Stuart Little and his human family return in this sequel to the 1999 film based on a children’s classic. This time, Stuart and the family cat, Snowbell, set out to rescue Margola, a bird that Stuart has befriended, from the villainous Falcon. Cast: Geena Davis, Michael J. Fox, Nathan Lane, Jonathan Lipnicki, Melanie Griffith, Christopher Walken, Steve Zahn.

JULY 26 AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER (NR) – Randy 1960s spy Austin Powers is still sparring with Dr. Evil and Mini-Me; this time, the duo kidnaps Austin’s father and transports him to the 1970s. Austin follows, sexy Beyonce Knowles in tow as his partner Foxy Cleopatra, and vows to contain Dr. Evil once and for all. This is the third and final installment in the Austin Powers series, with plenty of cameos to take it out in style. Cast: Mike Myers, Michael Caine, Beyonce Knowles, Seth Green, Verne Troyer, Robert Wagner, Michael York.

THE COUNTRY BEARS (G) – A blend of live action and Jim Henson-esque puppets, "The Country Bears" tells the story of a young bear, Beary, who is raised by humans and doesn’t realize he was adopted. When he learns the truth, Beary sets out on a journey to the forest to find his family. Cast: Christopher Walken, Deidrich Bader, Daryl Mitchell, Queen Latifah, Haley Joel Osment.

“MR. DEEDS”

31

“WINDTALKERS”

M E T R O S P I R I T S U M M E R G U I D E

AUGUST 2 SIGNS (PG-13) – This highly anticipated thriller, written and directed by M. Night Syamalan of "The Sixth Sense" fame, finally makes it to the big screen August 2. Mel Gibson stars as Graham Hess, a rural Pennsylvania pastor and farmer. When 500foot wide crop circles are carved into his fields, Hess must face the mysterious entities that lurk in the night. Cast: Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin.

THE MASTER OF DISGUISE (PG) – Dana Carvey stars as a waiter with a bad habit; he can’t help but impersonate everyone he serves.

Though he is able to take on other identities with ease, he has trouble finding out who he really is. Cast: Dana Carvey, James Brolin, Jennifer Esposito, Bo Derek, Edie McClurg.

AUGUST 7 SPY KIDS 2: THE ISLAND OF LOST DREAMS (NR) – In the sequel and final movie in the "Spy Kids" series, the children of international spies must once again save their parents from evil forces. This time, they band together with another pair of spy siblings, whose parents have also been kidnapped. Cast: Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Steve Buscemi, Daryl Sabara, Alexa Vega, Mike Judge, Bill Paxton.

AUGUST 9 BLOOD WORK (NR) – Clint Eastwood is retired FBI director Terry McCaleb, who is on

the mend after a heart transplant. The sister of the murdered woman whose heart now beats in McCaleb’s chest hires him to investigate the death. Could the serial killer McCaleb is looking for be a former FBI agent McCaleb himself had trained? Cast: Clint Eastwood, Jeff Daniels, Anjelica Huston.

JACKASS: THE MOVIE (NR) – Nothing more than a big-screen version of the hit MTV series, "Jackass: The Movie" features Johnny Knoxville and pals performing hilarious and dangerous stunts and playing practical jokes on unsuspecting crowds. Don’t try this at home. Cast: Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Steve O. XXX (NR) – Described as "James Bond meets Limp Bizkit" by Hollywood insiders, an extreme sports star, the tattooed and outrageous Xander Cage, a.k.a. XXX, is commissioned by the government to infiltrate a Russian-based crime ring. Features scads of special effects, as well as some acting appearances by rock bands. Cast: Vin Diesel, Samuel L. Jackson, Asia Agento, Eve, Orbital, Rammstein.

AUGUST 16 THE ADVENTURES OF PLUTO NASH (PG-13) – On the moon in 2087, Pluto Nash (Eddie Murphy) owns one of the trendiest nightclubs around, but he finds himself in trouble when he refuses to sell it to the local mob. Cast: Eddie Murphy, Randy Quaid, Rosario Dawson, Illeana Douglas, Pam Grier, Jay Mohr.

“THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE”

BLUE CRUSH (PG-13) – Two young Maui hotel maids spend all their free time surfing, eventually becoming good enough to attempt entering a traditionally male surfing contest.

But a romance between one of the young women and a pro football player complicates matters. Cast: Michelle Rodriguez, Kate Bosworth, Mika Boorem, Matthew Davis, Sanoe Lake, Faizon Love.

S1M0NE (PG-13) – Al Pacino stars as a movie producer whose leading actress unexpectedly quits the film they’re working on. He replaces her with S1m0ne, a computer-generated woman; when S1m0ne finds instant success, he vows to keep her origins a secret from the public. Cast: Al Pacino, Chris Coppola, Catherine Keener, Jay Mohr.

SWIMFAN (R) – "Swimfan" is a highschool stalker thriller; this time, it’s new girl Madison obsessing over her unrequited attention to the school’s star swimmer, a state champion who hopes to one day compete in the Olympics. Cast: Erika Christensen, Jesse Bradford, Shiri Appleby, Dan Hedaya.

THE TUXEDO (PG-13) – Jackie Chan is a New York taxicab driver who makes the switch to chauffeur after a rich and powerful man, Clark Devlin, offers him a job. When Devlin is hospitalized, Chan discovers his tuxedo, which gives the wearer stealthy superpowers, and soon takes over Devlin’s covert government mission. Cast: Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Debi Mazar.

“LILO & STITCH”

AUGUST 23 DRUMLINE (NR) – A young street drummer from Harlem wins a scholarship to attend a Southern university and decides to make the trek after being convinced by the university’s band director, even though he knows he’ll have a hard time fitting in. Gradually, his drumming skills help the other students warm up to him. Cast: Nick Cannon, Orlando Jones, Zoe Saldana, Jason Weaver.

SERVING SARA (PG-13) – In this comedy, Matthew Perry is a process server who finds himself convinced by a New York wife to serve her husband with divorce papers. The only catch? Her husband’s in Texas. Cast: Elizabeth Hurley, Matthew Perry, Bruce Campbell.

THEY (NR) – A grad student witnesses a horrifying incident, which rekindles her childhood fears of the dark and night terrors. Soon, she finds herself wondering if the images that plagued her as a child were real. Cast: Larua Regan, Marc Blucas, Dagmara Dominczyk, Ethan Embry, John Abrahams.

AUGUST 30 SLAP HER, SHE’S FRENCH (PG-13) – When a French foreign exchange student comes to a small Texas town, she upsets the precarious social balance and tries to climb the hierarchy to dethrone the most popular girl in school. Cast: Piper Perabo, Jane McGregor, Alexandra Adi, Trent Ford.

2 0 0 2

Never.

You know he'll never ask for it.

And he'll never forget getting it.

This year, Think outside the tie.

Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm 2635 Washington Road | Augusta, Georgia 30904 | 706.738.7777 www.windsorjewelers.net

Arts

57 M E T R O

& Entertainment

Desire Is the Key To Unlocking the Art, Murawski Says

I

f you were paying the least bit of attention during The Spirit’s double-barrel herald of the Blind Willie Blues Festival, then you have been exposed to the artwork of Alex Murawski. He’s the one who made the hot-as-Georgia-pavement-in-June red-backed poster. He’s made other posters for the annual festival as well, and in fact has one in our Summer Guide at this very moment.

“I’m always up for that sort of thing,” he said. “I’ve done three posters so far, the most recent being my favorite.”

Because people aren’t exactly throwing money at artists like they throw money at, say, athletes, most artists have a day job. Murawski has two. And luckily, they’re both about art.

“I’ve been a freelance illustrator for about 30 years,” he said.

“Ten years ago I went to the University of Georgia to teach.”

Although if you’ve seen a Murawski you can pretty much pick out his work done in the same genre, he doesn’t limit himself to any particular flavor. “The Blind Willie drawings are more conversational in tone,” he said. “They reflect a lot of what’s going on in the show.”

He uses mixed media for his drawings – watercolor, charcoal, India ink – and then scans these black-and-white images into his computer, where he spices them with digital color. Not exactly a traditional approach, but he likes the flexibility technology gives him.

“OFF THE TOP”

“It’s an issue with a lot of people,” he said. “There is this thing about human contact. It’s got fingerprints all over it,” he says of art created completely by hand. “The human touch is evident. It sort of puts some people off because they do like art as a means of human connection.”

For him, art is about capturing a moment – and this is what he sets out to teach his students.

“Art students come in and they have this idea that it is their job, that they have to draw the picture as it is in their retina.

Which is, first, impossible. Second, why bother?

“People are more interested in drawings because it exposes something personal about the artist,” he said. “I always tell my illustration students, you’re not making images of things.

What’s the action? What’s the event? What’s going on here – what’s the story?”

Often, he has little idea what will happen when he sits down to create. “It never turns out as you expect. You don’t really know until you do the work and look at it ... It’s sort of self-revelatory.”

He says that, when nudging along young artists, he stresses attitude toward the art above all else. Even above talent.

“Some kids have great chops, but that’s not always an indicator of success. How committed are they? How many parties will they pass up because it means more to them to draw? What’s important to them? It’s just art, finally. It’s not

“BOSS HOG”

S P I R I T J U N E 6

BY RHONDA JONES

about world peace.

“The only reason to do this is if you really care about it.

Your only value as an artist is your commitment. I don’t really care what they wind up making as long as they commit to it.”

You can check out his work in at least two places. Go to www.visart.uga.edu/faculty/murawsk/portfolio. Here you will find such delightful pieces as “Blacktop,” a folky drawing of a construction worker; a Blind Willie drawing; “Off the Top” (looks like a rabbit-hunter to me); and “Boss Hogg.” You gotta see that one for yourself.

At alexmurawski.com, you will find a carnival world of art.

Go there. No words will describe it. It’s like the dreams you might have after eating a pizza, drinking a pitcher of coffee and then going to sleep.

If you want to see his work up close and personal, head on over to the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, affectionately known by its original name, Ware’s Folly, and lose yourself for a while. He will be showing with UGA Professor Emeritus Tom Hammond, and both artists will attend the June 13 opening and give a gallery talk. The exhibit, titled “Impressions of the Print: Recent Works by Alex Murawski and Tom Hammond,” runs through Aug. 2. For info, contact the gallery at 722-5495.

“YELLOW DOG”

ARTS

2 0 0 2

58 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6

“Misery” Opens Abbeville Opera House's Summer Season

T

he Abbeville Opera House opens the doors for its summer season with a thriller — Stephen King’s “Misery.”

Didn’t know it was a play? That’s probably because the stage adaptation of the popular novel and film has just become available for production. And the Opera House is taking advantage of its newness by including “Misery” as one of its all-new plays for the summer season.

“For the past three or four summer seasons, we’ve

2 0 0 2

East Point, Mich., theatre company Broadway OnStage performs “Misery.”

had a lot of shows we’ve been bringing back by popular demand,” explains Michael Genevie, the Opera House’s executive director and director of the play.

“We thought we would like to have a season of allnew plays.”

Enter Summer Season 2002. In addition to “Misery,” the Abbeville Opera House is putting on two other shows never before seen on the Opera House’s stage: “Proposals,” a Neil Simon family comedy, and “Heaven Can Wait,” a classic fantasy/comedy. But “Misery” promises to be the show that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

And playgoers familiar with the novel and 1990 film, starring Kathy Bates and James Caan, will no doubt enjoy how true the stage adaptation is to both presentations. “It really sticks so close to the novel and movie,” says Genevie. “That presents a unique challenge, because the audience is already familiar with it.”

The stage adaptation features only two actors, and the Abbeville production just happens to include the real-life husband and wife team of Charlie and Jane Peterson. “They’re incredibly skilled,” Genevie says of the Petersons. “It’s rare that we get them; it’s rare that they get to do the same show together.”

The offstage relationship shared by the two actors is also particularly beneficial when you realize the expedited rehearsal process that Abbeville’s summer season plays undergo before opening. “We normally have a five-day rehearsal period,” says Genevie. “On Saturday, they see the final performance of the show before theirs and we tear down the sets. We build through Sunday and the actors come in Sunday afternoon for a blocking and read-through. The show is

By Lisa Jordan

completely on its feet by Sunday evening.”

But the Petersons, who have had their scripts for a while, will surely be ready to work by the time June 14, the play’s opening night, rolls around.

“Misery” is also one of the more technical shows the Abbeville Opera House has produced, with lighting and sound effects carrying much of the dramatic weight of the piece. Some of the details omitted from the film, like author Paul Sheldon’s car crash and Annie Wilkes’ murder of the small-town cop looking for Sheldon are alluded to via narrative; other scenes omitted from the movie are superfluous. “Really, if you think about the film, it never left that bedroom,” Genevie says.

Far from taking away from the play, these obstacles only add to its impact. “What a tour de force for two actors,” says Genevie.

The play opens with Paul coming to in bed following a car accident, with Annie explaining what’s happened to him, thus giving the audience clues. “Is she going to kill him? It’s incredibly brutal,” says Genevie, speaking about the mysterious nature of the plot. “We’ve had great success over the years with mysteries, and we’re always on the lookout for a good mystery.”

And “Misery” is not only a mystery. “I like to say it’s the thriller of all thrillers,” Genevie says.

Tickets are selling fast, though. The name recognition has generated lots of calls to the Abbeville Opera House’s box office. Performances are June 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29, with matinee performances scheduled for June 15 and 22. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for seniors. Call the box office at (864) 459-2157 for more ticket information.

PEACE Comes to Downtown Augusta

L

ocal artist Billy Sanders, known in the art community as Billy S., believes that PEACE is a key factor in building confidence among fellow artists.

For Sanders PEACE has come to mean “Poetic Expression and Creative Enlightenment,” ideas that he says are at the heart of every artist’s work.

Recently it has also become the title for an art show that Sanders has organized with the purpose of providing anyone who enjoys creating art with the chance to exhibit his or her work.

“I think so many of us would paint or create regardless of whether or not we get any positive feedback since we do it because we get something from the process for ourselves,” Sanders says. “I tell people that they are an artist if they create anything, because all art is legitimate on some level.”

Sanders says that over the past three years the number of participants at his show has grown from seven to 22. This year’s show will be held on First Friday this month through June at the Metro Coffeehouse and will include a mixture of work from both established and unknown artists.

“I want us to learn that each of us has a unique outlook on things, so our art should reflect that,” Sanders says. “There is no good or bad art; the viewer decides if they like it or not. It is our place only to create.”

Sanders says that he will be exhibiting work in this show but that the focus of this show is on the other artists. Some of the artists featured in the PEACE show include Andrew Benjamin,

59

By Aimee Pavlik

M E T R O

Elizabeth Moretz-Britt, Shishir Chokshi and Tim Campbell.

Sanders, who started painting around seven years ago, began to paint one day after calling in sick to work. Although he had always had an interest in music, the box of paints that he glimpsed on the way to call in that day made him wonder if he wouldn’t have some talent in visual art as well.

“Whatever was telling me to stay home was telling me to paint, too,” he says. “My purpose is to make my art unreal, and I would describe my work as colorful, exciting and uplifting. That’s the purpose of my paintings, to cheer people up.”

Although the purpose of this show is to allow a wide variety of artists to show their work and gain confidence through feedback from an audience, Sanders is the first to admit that he enjoys hearing both the positive and negative things people have to say regarding his art.

“If everybody liked it I would probably be doing something wrong,” he says, as he prefers to hear people’s honest opinion when they see his paintings.

Creating his paintings provides Sanders with what he describes as a weird feeling that no drug could give him. With shows like PEACE, Sanders says he is trying to reaffirm this feeling in all artists, especially those who do not have many opportunities to show their work.

“I find that I am even more creative when I get feedback from a show, and I want others to get that same feeling,” Sanders says. “I think we all feel better and do more work if we’re coddled.”

S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

Billy S. poses with his work at the Morris Museum for their first friday flier. He's finally become a poster child for the arts.

The Church of the Most Holy Trinity Corner of Telfair and 8th Streets downtown Georgia's Oldest Catholic Church “Put on God's armor so as to be able to resist the devil's tactics.”

Ephesians 6:10

First Friday Solemn Mass Celebrating The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Friday, June 7, 2002 at 12:15 pm With prayers for the American Bishops, Meeting in Dallas to address the Crisis in the Church, Prayers for Victims of Sexual Abuse for healing and reconciliation.

“All are Welcome.”

“You must rely of God's armor, or you will not be able to put up any resistance when the worst happens, or have enough resources to hold your ground.”

Ephesians 6:13

60 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

Cinema Movie Listings About a Boy (PG-13) — Hugh Grant stars once again as the selfish sor t of cad we’re used to seeing him play in movies like “Bridget Jones’ Diary” and “Nine Months.” Here, Grant is Will, a childless, well-todo Londoner who shamelessly invents an imaginary son in order to woo women at single-parent events.

While dabbling in the world of “parenthood,” Will meets Marcus, a 12-year-old child with problems in school, and their unlikely friendship turns out to be mutually beneficial. Based on the best-selling novel by Nick Hornby. Cast: Hugh Grant, Toni Collet te, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Madison Cook, Jordan Cook, Ryan Speechly, Joseph Speechly, Nat Gastiain Tena.

Running time: 100 minutes.

All About the Benjamins (R) — Ice Cube and Mike Epps risk their necks for $20 million in uncut diamonds and a $60 million lot tery ticket. Cube plays Bucum Jackson, a Miami-based bounty hunter with an at titude. He dreams of opening his own private investigation firm. His latest hunt leads him to old foe Reggie Wright (Epps), a slippery con man. Reggie buys a lottery ticket with numbers supplied to him by his girlfriend (Eva Mendes). Bucum spots Reggie and af ter a way-too-long chase, Reggie escapes. Bucum spots Reggie a few minutes later and the chase is on yet again. Only this time, they both land smack dab in the middle of a multimillion-dollar diamond heist. Ice Cube may be the mastermind behind "All About the Benjamins," but it's Mike Epps who steals the show.

Cast: Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Eva Mendes, Tommy Flanagan, Valarie Rae Miller, Roger Guenveur Smith, Lil' Bow Wow, Carmen Chaplin and Anthony Michael Hall. Running time: 1 hr., 30 mins. (McCormick) ★★ Bad Company (PG-13) – One of the CIA’s leading agents is murdered; lucky for the CIA, he has an identical twin brother. A veteran agent (Anthony Hopkins) is given nine days to transform the sarcastic brother, played by Chris Rock, from a streetwise

bookie into a sophisticated spy capable of negotiating a nuclear weapons deal. Cast: Chris Rock, Garcelle Beauvais, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Adoni Maropis.

Big Trouble (PG-13) — Tim Allen stars in this ensemble comedy based on columnist Dave Barry’s novel of the same name. The lives of several Miami residents, including a divorced father, a miserable housewife, hitmen, street thugs, lovesick teenagers and two FBI men cross in humorous ways; they’re all tied together by the contents of a mysterious suitcase.

Cast: Tim Allen, Zooey Deschanel, Omar Epps, Dennis Farina, Janeane Garofalo, Heavy D, Johnny Knox ville, Jason Lee, Andy Richter, Rene Russo, Tom Sizemore, Stanley Tucci.

Blade 2 (R) — Wesley Snipes is Blade. He's a buf f leather dude, a half-vampire who hunts vampires with weapons that might give James Bond pause, and with the mar tial moves of a Hong Kong dervish on a spree.

There is a vampire aristocracy, their bodies so bleached and pasty you expect them to crumble into talcum powder. And there is a new strain of killer virus monster. Set in a Prague that surpasses Kafka's bad dreams, the movie has a necro-glam ostentation. Kris Kristof ferson is Blade's friend, mentor, old daddy-o. The movie is an enjoyable showof f until it turns pompous, runs too long, and tries to find pathos in the decay of the vampire dynasty, as if this were Greek tragedy instead of pop kitsch. Cast: Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristof ferson, Ron Perlman, Leonor Varela, Norman Reedus. Running time: 1 hr., 52 mins. (Elliot t) ★★ Cats and Dogs (PG) — In this comedy, which highlights the age-old rivalry between felines and canines, Jef f Goldblum plays a scientist who is about to discover a formula that will eliminate human allergies to dogs. A persian cat decides to mastermind a plan that will reverse Goldblum’s formula, making all humans allergic to dogs and ensuring that cats will emerge as the favorite pet. When a clut ter of cats kidnap Goldblum and family, two dog detectives must

“UNDERCOVER BROTHER”

RATINGS

★★★★ — Excellent.

“DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD” find them and lead them to freedom. Cast: Jef f Goldblum, Elizabeth Perkins, Alec Baldwin, Tobey Maguire, Michael Clarke Duncan, Susan Sarandon, Sean P. Hayes, Jon Lovitz. Running time: 87 minutes.

Changing Lanes (R) — A propulsive nerve-biter with genuine human characters, about a yuppie law firm hawk (Ben Af fleck) who upsets the precarious life of a volatile working stif f (Samuel L. Jackson), their mutual moral crisis moving on lines that converge jarringly, despite some plot conveniences. New York is seen smar tly by ace English director Roger ("Persuasion") Michell, with Toni Collet te also outstanding as a lucid mistress. 1 hr., 47 mins. (Elliot t) ★★★1/2

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (PG-13) – Estranged and living across the country from one another, mother and daughter Vivi and Siddalee Walker don’t truly know each other. But af ter Vivi sends Siddalee a package containing a diary and mementos showcasing the adventures of Vivi and three friends in the 1930s South, Siddalee gains understanding and appreciation for her eccentric mother. Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ellen Burstyn, James Garner, Ashley Judd, Fionnula Flanagan.

Enough (PG-13) — Jennifer Lopez stars as a working-class waitress who marries into a contractor’s suburban lifestyle. But af ter a few years of marriage and a child, she learns her husband is not who she though he was; he’s abusive and possessive. Lopez flees, daughter in tow; cuts her hair; and learns the ar t of selfdefense. Her husband, played by Bill Campbell, pursues, solidifying Lopez’s conviction that the only way out of her marriage is to kill her husband. Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Bill Campbell, Russell Milton, Tessa Allen, Juliet te Lewis, Noah Wyle. Running time: 91 mins.

Insomnia (R) — LAPD veteran Will Dormer (Al Pacino) arrives in small-town Alaska to investigate the murder of a teen-age girl. While pursuing a suspect, he accidentally shoots and kills his par tner. Provided with an unexpected alibi that only serves to compound his guilt and sleep deprived due to the region’s constant sunlight, Dormer begins to unravel. Adding to his problems is the perceptive local detective investigating his par tner’s death. Robin Williams depar ts from slapstick comedic roles to play the murder suspect in this remake of the 1997 Norwegian film of the same name. Cast: Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Maura Tierney.

Jason X (R) — The latest in the “Friday the 13th” series, “Jason X” puts a sci-fi spin on a classic horror

★★★— Worthy.

★★ — Mixed.

★ — Poor.

0— Not worthy.

favorite. In the year 2455, a group of young explorers visits Ear th, which has turned toxic and been abandoned by humanity. They find Jason, cryogenically frozen and spor ting a hockey mask (later replaced by a futuristic-looking metal one), and make the mistake of bringing him on board their spacecraf t. He thaws and silently stalks the crew throughout the ship’s corridors. Plenty of gory special ef fects. Cast: Kane Hodder, Lexa Doig, Peter Mensah, Jonathan Pot ts, Lisa Ryder, Dov Tiefenbach. Running time: 93 minutes.

John Q (PG-13) “John Q” is fairly engrossing and fairly bad. John Q's (Denzel Washington) son suddenly collapses at a Lit tle League game, freaking John and his fiercely commit ted wife, Denise (Kimberley Elise).

We know the family is in economic straits, and when the boy is taken to a big Chicago hospital, it turns out that John's medical plan has been cheapened by his employer, and the $250,000 needed for a hear t transplant is not available. Agonized, John takes over the emergency room and some hostages. Despite some brickload dialogue and a music track that of ten seems to have its own agenda, Washington is a great actor.

Even when forced into tears, into emotional taf fypulling, he brings weight and depth and dignity to his work. Cast: Rober t Duvall, James Woods, Anne Heche, Kimberley Elise, Eddie Grif fin, Ray Liot ta.

Running time: 1 hr., 56 mins. (Elliot t) ★★

Life or Something Like It (PG-13) — Transfixed as a girl by watching Marilyn Monroe on TV, Seat tle's Lainie Kerrigan (Angelina Jolie) grows up to be very blond and very TV. Local news star Lainie itemizes her "great job, great boy friend, great hair " like Socrates espousing the Platonic forms of the Good.

The only fly in her pink ointment is that Jack the street prophet (Tony Shalhoub) predicts, along with some coming spor ts and weather, her eminent death — bummer! Director Stephen Herek has had a loopy career arc from "Crit ters" to "Mr. Holland's Opus," from "101 Dalmatians" to "Rock Star." You might say he was prepared to do this. No one ought to be prepared for it. Cast: Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns, Stockard Channing, Tony Shalhoub, James Gammon.

Running time: 1 hr., 43 min. (Elliot t) 0 The Lord of the Rings (PG-13) — Simply saying the title is a verbal project. Watching the film for three hours is like hearing Wagner's Ring Cycle remastered by a genius of the kazoo — the concepts remain grandiose, but the music gets rather oopsy. The movie is visually spectacular, a feast from the kitsch kitchen.

The story is a quest to return " the ring of power " to its bir thplace "in the fire of Mount Doom." The opening is not a movie launch, it's a franchise arrival, a hugely expensive gamble that the aging Tolkien mob can be whopper-welded to new crowds. The sights are ga-ga, but the story telling gets fairly turgid. As with the last "Star Wars" picture, we detect a team of imagineers stretching their plot like a Goliath of taf fy — tempting us, teasing us, set ting us up for future box-of fice kills.

If you just got ta get killed that way, go for it. Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee, Viggo Mor tensen, Cate Blanchet t, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Ian Holm, Sean Bean. Running time: 3 hrs. (Elliot t) ★★ Monsters, Inc. (G) — Pixar 'tooner Pete Docter, now directing, has twisted a clever story pretzel with his writers. They have fine-'tooned monstrous, but cuddly variants of the gross blob, Cyclops, Medusa, furry freaks and a Mr. Vile. They work in a huge factory under boss J.J. Waternoose. The best "scarers" collect screams as necessary fuel for their high-tech world of comfy ick and cozy schtick. This is done via magic por tals, doors that allow fast entry to sleeping kids' bedrooms. James "Sully" Sullivan is a huge shag pillow of a monster. His pal is one-eyed lit tle Mike Wazowski, a sor t of pea-pod Polish joke with borscht belt vibes. The buddies get stuck with a human, a toddler named Boo, who thinks they're just wonder ful.

Her innocence, that of a cupcake Columbus, changes the world of monsterdom. Cast: John Goodman, Billy Crystal, James Coburn, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi, Bob Peterson, Jennifer Tilly. Running time: 1 hr., 24 mins. (Elliot t) ★★★1/2 Murder by Numbers (R) — Stars Sandra Bullock as a Nor thern California homicide detective named Cassie, with a tormented past. She has a wiry, noir vulnerability as this cop who tries to be a calloused, brusque, sexually available toughie. Ben Chaplin is her new par tner, Sam. They have a brutal case, the "thrill" murder of a young woman. Ryan Gosling plays the pure cynic, a sociopath, and Michael Pit t is the nerd genius. The film moves on formulaic rails. The sado bits include a bizarre monkey moment, and a gaspy precipice clima x that mimics Hitchcock.

The more the characters suggest specific humanity — and Bullock does some of her best adult work so far — the more the bland surroundings numb them down, by the numbers. Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ben Chaplin, Ryan Gosling, Michael Pit t, Chris Penn. Running time: 1 hr., 48 mins. (Elliot t) ★★ The New Guy (PG-13) — Every high school has a nerd, but the nerds aren’t usually the ones who end up in jail. Rocky Creek High School’s resident geek, Diz, gets expelled and ends up in prison, where his streetwise cellmate gives him tips on becoming cool. Af ter a makeover and a name change, Diz, now known as Gil, transfers to East Highland High School on the other side of town and becomes the most popular guy around — until one of the bullies from Rocky Creek ends up at East Highland. Cast: DJ Qualls, Zooey Deschanel, Eliza Dushku, Eddie Grif fin, Lyle Lovet t, Ross Pat terson, Rachael E. Stevens.

The Rugrats Movie (G) — Tommy, Chuckie and Angelica make their big-screen debut in “The Rugrats Movie.” In the movie version of the popular animated Nickelodeon series, Tommy must get used to the idea of being a big brother when baby Dil is born. Tommy uses his newfound sense of responsibility to show the world that he’s ready to be a big brother and rounds up his pals to bring Dil home from the hospital. Cast: Elizabeth Daily, Christine Cavanaugh, Cree Summer, David Spade, Whoopi Goldberg, Tim Curry, Roger Clinton, Busta Rhymes. Running time: 81 minutes.

The Scorpion King (PG-13) — The Rock (Dwayne Douglas Johnson) plays Mathayus " the Akkadian." Up nor th are hair y Vikings, or Visigoths, or Who, but deser t lands, including sinful Gomorrah, are ruled by the crazed t yrant Memnon (Steven Brand). Mathayus leads the tribal remnant of free humans against him. First, Rock abducts and wins over the mean guy's sorceress (Kelly Hu). She joins him, a camel, a cute scamp, a silly sidekick and a vast dude who should be called the Meat (Michael Clarke Duncan of "The Green Mile"). The movie has epic sand, computerized vistas, harems of buf f women, ex treme violence dr y-cleaned of blood, lines that roll of f the tongue like bricks, and costumes worthy of an old DeMille show. The pulp purit y goes back before silent films and is breezy fun on a toy-macho level. Cast: The Rock, Steven Brand, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Hu, Bernard Hu. Running time: 1 hr., 32 mins. (Elliot t) ★★ Spider-Man (PG-13) — Sweetly dorky Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is bit ten by a new form of lab spider on a school trip. He morphs into a speed mas-

ter with arachnid powers, but keeps his real identity masked from the girl literally nex t door, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst). Spider-Man casts webs from his hand, climbs and leaps around New York and battles a capitalist nut turned Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe). Always sidelined is the nut's son, Peter's best friend, Harry (James Franco). The film is high-craf ted and amusing, though the POW! style so right for Marvel pages can be numbing in this tech-loaded, hypersonic approach. "Spider-Man" has the heat of a newborn franchise. The costumed hero finally makes a brilliant match with Old Glory, in a gleaming Manhat tan. Cast: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, James Franco, Clif f Rober tson, Rosemary Harris. Running time: 2 hrs. (Elliot t) ★★★

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (G) — “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” is the latest animated of fering from Dreamworks Pictures. It follows a wild stallion, Spirit, through his first encounter with man and his subsequent enslavement. He befriends a Lakota brave and even finds love with a beautiful mare, Rain. Cast: Mat t Damon, James Cromwell, Daniel Studi, Bryan Adams.

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PG) — The latest episode in the “Star Wars” franchise takes place 10 years af ter the events of “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.” Anakin is now a Jedi apprentice to Obi-Wan, and the two are assigned to protect Padme, whose life is threatened by political separatists. The choices that they make will impact their own lives and the future of the Republic.

Cast: Ewan McGregor, Natalie Por tman, Hayden Christensen, Frank Oz, Samuel L. Jackson.

The Sum of All Fears (PG-13) — Ben Af fleck stars as the latest incarnation of author Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan character, taking over from Harrison Ford.

CIA agent Ryan is on the case when a nuclear weapon, stolen by a European terrorist group, may be used in an at tack against the U.S.; the terrorists plan to disguise the at tack as the work of the Russians, playing on former Cold War tensions. Cast: Ben Af fleck, Morgan Freeman, Bridget Moynahan, Alan Bates, James Cromwell, Jason Antoon.

The Sweetest Thing (R) — Three go-get-'em hotsies (Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Selma Blair) live a high-glitz, navel-oriented lifestyle bent on out-grossing the Farrelly Brothers. Diaz (who cleans up well) and Applegate comprise a crackerjack comedy team, although they can't salvage this oral-sex fixated raunch fest. But If you think you'd like a movie in which a woman has sex in a dressing room with a guy in an elephant costume... 1 hr., 15 mins. (Salm) ★★ Undercover Brother (PG-13) — “Shaf t” meets “Austin Powers” in this comedy which pits the AfricanAmerican B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D. agency against The Man. Agent Anton Jackson par tners up with Sistah Girl to infiltrate The Man’s sinister movement to turn everyone white. Jackson sheds his plat forms and tames his ‘fro to go undercover. Cast: Eddie Grif fin, Dave Chappelle, Neil Patrick Harris, Chris Kat tan, Denise Richards, Aunjanue Ellis, James Brown.

Unfaithful (R) — In this remake of the 1969 French film “La Femme Infidele,” Richard Gere and Diane Lane star as per fect suburban couple Ed and Connie Sumner. When Connie has an af fair, Ed hires a detective to trail her, and then Ed brutally kills her lover.

In Ed’s rage, Connie sees a passion she’s never noticed in him before, and helps him cover up the murder. Cast: Richard Gere, Diane Lane, Olivier Mar tinez, Dominic Chianese, Margaret Colin, Chad Lowe, Erik Per Sullivan.

We Were Soldiers (R) — is an at tempt to jump over the politics of the Vietnam War and say quite plainly: Here are the soldiers, here is how they fought and of ten died. Here is their courage and agony. The chief star on that flag is Mel Gibson as Lt. Col. Harold G. Moore. Backed by a pistol-using, WWII ramrod, Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley (Sam Elliot t), Moore pensively trains the 7th Air Cavalry troops. His "shock troops" were soon shocked. In 1965, they were choppered into the Ia Drang Valley right on top of a tough Nor th Vietnamese force, and the mutual carnage began. It's a horrifying but gripping movie. A lit tle piously, the grand pride of soldierly unity is here. So is the aw fulness of war. They stand together, brothers in arms.

Cast: Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliot t, Barry Pepper, Keri Russell. Running time: 2 hrs., 16 mins. (Elliot t) ★★★1/2 —Capsules compiled from movie reviews written by David Elliott, film critic for The San Diego Union-Tribune and other staff writers.

61

Augusta's

Best Restaurant EVERY TUESDAY! GREAT DRINK SPECIALS HAPPY HOUR MONDAY-THURSDAY 4-7PM

RIVERWATCH PARKWAY TO FURY’S FERRY ROAD WINN DIXIE MARKET PLACE

855-5111

Overall

• Best Desserts • Best Beer Selection • Friendliest Service Get a taste of New Orleans

NOW OFFERING LUNCHEON DELIVERIES!

Surrey Center 737-4865

M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

62 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E

Plan A Summer Getaway

6 2 0 0 2

King & Queen Bedded Rooms Whirlpool Tubs Romantic Getaway Packages Available Breakfast In Bed

Starting from

$99

312-334 Greene Street Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 724-3454

63

Cinema: Review

“Bad Company:” A Poor Man's “Men in Black”

F

or a film that envisions its point of differentiation as its casting, even this element of Jerry Bruckheimer’s newest blockbuster is shockingly unoriginal and tired. Bruckheimer’s latest foray into spy gaming pairs a wily, smart-talking Chris Rock with an uptight, elder statesmantype in the form of Anthony Hopkins. And, even if the pairing of a young up-and-coming black comedian with an older, celebrated white actor was an interesting and new idea in and of itself (which it is not), the chemistry between Rock and Hopkins pales in comparison to the duo that preceded them: Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. A poor man’s “Men in Black” in virtually every way, from its novelty casting on through its idiotic plot about saving the world, “Bad Company” lacks both a sense of humor and an excuse for its existence.

With its high concept casting and low concept script, “Bad Company” draws the kind of expectations that most studio-driven affairs warrant. Nonetheless, even with lowered expectations, Bruckheimer’s egregiously underwhelming film smacks of wasted money and time. From its laughable plot (Rock’s twin brother spy, whom he never knew existed, is killed and the ticket scalper is called in

by the CIA to take his place) to its blasé oneliners to its rote explosions, everything in “Bad Company” feels as if it’s been timed and lifted from another movie. This isn’t filmmaking; it’s recycling.

The irony with “Bad Company” is that it doesn’t see itself entirely as a comedy or a satire. Taking into account such plot elements as the twin-brother-switch to the finale bomb diffusion, it appears as if this script was meant to be a spoof of spy movies. No such luck. So familiar and stupid are the elements here that I had to constantly remind myself this was not indeed a “Saturday Night Live” sketch.

Even Rock’s presence is disappointing. A brilliant comedian, Rock is limited by the awful script; his humor is kept to a few jokes about how white Anthony Hopkins is and how uptight the CIA seems to be. And, Hopkins, who must be determined to undermine any credibility he once possessed as an actor by appearing in any film that dangles a paycheck in front of his face, is particularly droll. Hopkins might be more palatable if he actually attempted to do some acting; “Bad Company” reinforces the feeling that Hopkins needs to stop playing himself and start work-

M E T R O

By Rachel Deahl

S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

ing on his characters. And, as for the chemistry between its two principles, this film proves that just because you put two people in the same frame doesn’t mean they gel.

The existence of a film like “Bad Company” wouldn’t be so bothersome were it not for the

devastating knowledge of how much it cost (which is many, many millions). And while it’s a widely accepted fact that mindless and expensive films are the norm in Hollywood, watching films like this always makes that reality sting a bit more.

Cinema: Close-Up

Ellen Burstyn's Career Still Going Strong

S

till fabulous at 69, Ellen Burstyn plays Sandra Bullock’s estranged mother in “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood,” the big-screen adaptation of Rebecca Wells’ popular novel.

Burstyn’s eccentric character, Vivi, boycotts her playwright daughter’s wedding after some unflattering history is publicly revealed. Their relationship stays thorny until Burstyn’s sassy gang of lifelong gal pals come to the rescue to

help patch things up.

The directorial debut of “Thelma & Louise” writer Callie Khouri, “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” caps a remarkable recent flurry of activity for Burstyn. She co-starred in the admired but short-lived dramatic television series “That’s Life” and collected her sixth Academy Award nomination for her harrowing portrait of a drug-addled housewife in “Requiem for a Dream.”

Burstyn, who has been consistently working in film and television since the mid-1950s, is enjoying yet another career upswing.

Q: Are men going to be dragged kicking and screaming to this film? Is this a chick flick and, if it is, does that bother you?

A: Well, the term “chick flick” sor t of bothers me, but “women’s movie” doesn’t bother me so much. I’ve talked to about five men now who’ve seen the film and really enjoyed it a lot. It’s about women, but I don’t think it’s about women in a way that men couldn’t tolerate it. I’ve

By Joey Berlin

seen lots of films that were about men and I didn’t feel that I was being unfaithful to my gender, seeing something not meant for my eyes.

Q: What was the most enjoyable aspect of being in this film?

A: Being in a good movie is enjoyable; doing work that you think is going to turn out well is enjoyable. I admired the script very much. I liked Vivi and liked playing her. I think she’s a complex, interesting character and not onedimensional like so many women characters are, who just sor t of serve the plot but aren’t really multidimensional.

Q: What has changed for you since the attention you received for “Requiem for a Dream” and the Oscar nomination?

A: Nothing. I have always been passionate about acting and I’ve had a very long career. I’ve been up and down and in and out and hot and cold, and I’m sor t of used to the variations. It was nice to be nominated again af ter not being nominated for 20 years or something. I admit that’s enjoyable. But on it goes. I’m going to be in Darren Aronofsky’s nex t film. We’ll be shooting that in Australia in October.

Q: Can you talk about that film?

A: Sworn to secrecy. He won’t let me talk about it. I can tell you it’s with Brad Pit t and Cate Blanchet t and myself, and it won’t be as bleak as “Requiem.” It’s entirely different. It’s very ambitious. It’s a very big movie. I think he wouldn’t mind me saying that the genre is science fiction. And it will be aesthetically beautiful,

as opposed to horrifying like “Requiem.”

Q: I was very sorry to hear the news about “That’s Life.”

A: Me, too!

Q: Did the experience of being axed like that turn you off of television-series work?

A: You don’t do a series and want to run right into another one. I could take a nice long break from doing a series now. I loved “That’s Life” and so many people did, too. And they were so abrupt in the way they canceled it.

We just suddenly got the word, “OK, finish this episode and that’s the end of it.” It was never really announced, so people didn’t really know if it was on or coming back. I saw somebody write in to TV Guide, “What’s happened to my favorite show?” and they still didn’t get an answer.

Q: What is the difference between working with a female director and a male director?

A: I can only talk about the difference between good directors and bad directors. It’s not gender-divided, who’s good or who’s bad. The ones that are talented at directing, whether they’re male or female, are helpful to the actors and the others are detrimental to actors.

Q: Does “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” reflect your definition of friendship? What makes a good friend to you?

A: Someone who will be honest with you and help you to see the areas of yourself that need work, without being critical. They should be lovingly discerning and help you grow.

64

S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

RING WORM? Does your child have ring worm of the head?

We are conducting a research study for children 3 to 12 years of age who have ring worm of the head.

For more information

Medical Parameters (706) 855-7405

Qualified patients will receive at no charge: physical exams, assessments, investigational medication and compensation.

If your child has ring worm of the head, or you suspect ring worm of the head, please call.

Movie Clock REGAL AUGUSTA EXCHANGE 20 Movies Good 6/7 - 6/13 Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (PG13) Fri-Sat: 12:25, 1:20, 4:15, 4:45, 7:10, 7:40, 9:50, 10:15, 12:20; Sun-Thur: 12:25, 1:20, 4:15, 4:45, 7:10, 7:40, 9:50, 10:15 Bad Company (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 12:05, 1:05, 3:35, 4:05, 6:55, 7:35, 9:35, 10:25, 12:30; Sun-Thur: 12:05, 1:05, 3:35, 4:05, 6:55, 7:35, 9:35, 10:25 Sum of All Fears (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 1:15, 1:40, 4:10, 4:40, 7:00, 7:30, 9:40, 10:10, 12:25; Sun-Thur: 1:15, 1:40, 4:10, 4:40, 7:00, 7:30, 9:40, 10:10 Undercover Brother (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 12:05, 12:35, 2:20, 2:50, 4:40, 5:10, 7:15, 7:45, 9:30, 10:00, 11:45, 12:15; Sun-Thur: 12:05, 12:35, 2:20, 2:50, 4:40, 5:10, 7:15, 7:45, 9:30, 10:00 Insomnia (R) 12:00, 2:40, 5:20, 8:00, 10:40 Enough (PG-13) 2:00, 4:55, 7:50, 10:35 Spirit (G) Fri-Sat: 12:15, 12:45, 2:30, 2:55, 4:35, 5:00, 6:50, 9:00, 11:20; Sun-Thur: 12:15, 12:45, 2:30, 2:55, 4:35, 5:00, 6:50, 9:00 Star Wars Episode II (PG) Fri-Sat: 12:00, 1:10, 2:10, 3:20, 4:20, 5:20, 7:00, 7:30, 8:45, 10:15, 10:45, 12:00; Sun-Thur: 12:00, 1:10, 2:10, 3:20, 4:20, 5:20, 7:00, 7:30, 8:45, 10:15, 10:45 About a Boy (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 1:25, 3:50, 6:45, 9:15, 11:50; Sun-Thur: 1:25, 3:50, 6:45, 9:15 Unfaithful (R) 12:50, 4:05, 7:45, 10:35 The New Guy (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 7:15, 9:35, 12:05; Sun-Thur: 7:15, 9:35 Spider-Man (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 1:00, 1:30, 4:00, 4:30, 6:40, 7:20, 9:35, 10:20, 12:25; Sun-Thur: 1:00, 1:30, 4:00, 4:30, 6:40, 7:20, 9:35, 10:20 Changing Lanes (R) 12:10, 2:30, 5:25, 7:55, 10:30 EVANS 12 CINEMAS Movies Good 6/7 - 6/13 Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (PG13) 1:45, 2:45, 4:45, 5:45, 7:45, 8:45, 10:10 Bad Company (PG-13) 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 9:50 Rugrats (G) Tues, Thurs: 10:30 a.m.

Cats & Dogs (PG) Tues, Thurs: 10:30 a.m.

Sum of All Fears (PG-13) 1:30, 2:30, 4:30, 5:30, 7:30, 8:30, 10:05 Undercover Brother (PG-13) 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:25, 9:25 Insomnia (R) 2:20, 5:00, 7:35, 9:55 Enough (PG-13) 4:10, 9:40 Spirit (G) 12:50, 2:50, 4:50, 6:50, 8:50 Star Wars Episode II (PG) 1:00, 2:15, 4:00, 5:15, 7:00, 8:15, 10:00 Unfaithful (R) 1:25, 7:10 Spider-Man (PG-13) 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 The New Guy (PG-13) 12:40 The Scorpion King (PG-13) 1:40, 3:40, 5:40, 7:40, 9:50 MASTERS 7 CINEMAS Movies Good 6/7 - 6/13 Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (PG13) 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:35 Bad Company (PG-13) 1:45, 4:30, 7:30, 9:55 Sum of All Fears (PG-13) 1:30, 4:20, 7:05, 9:40 Undercover Brother (PG-13) 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:25, 9:25 Enough (PG-13) 1:15 Spirit (G) 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:20, 9:20 Star Wars Episode II (PG) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50 Spider-Man (PG-13) 4:15, 7:10, 9:45 REGAL 12 CINEMAS Movies Good 6/7 - 6/13 Jason X (R) 2:10, 4:55, 7:35, 9:50 Big Trouble (PG-13) 2:20, 4:45, 7:05, 9:30 Life or Something Like It (PG-13) 2:00, 4:40, 7:15, 9:55 The Sweetest Thing (R) 2:40, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05 Murder by Numbers (R) 1:55, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 The Scorpion King (PG-13) 2:35, 4:55, 7:00, 9:35 Blade 2 (R) 2:25, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 We Were Soldiers (R) 2:00, 5:00, 7:45 Monsters, Inc. (G) 2:30, 4:35, 7:25, 10:00 All About the Benjamins (R) 2:15, 5:10, 8:00, 10:10 John Q (PG-13) 2:05, 5:05, 7:30, 10:00 The Lord of the Rings (PG-13) 1:50, 5:00, 8:15

Movie listings are subject to change without notice.

Hand Peeled Shrimp Fried/Boiled Shrimp Deviled Crab Raw/Fried Fresh Oysters Low Country Boil - loaded with Mussels

Clam Strips Frog Legs Scallops Grilled/Fried Pork Chops Grilled/Fried Whiting Grilled/Fried Chicken Clam Chowder Homemade Oyster Stew Whole/Fillet Catfish Fatback Cheese Grits Crab Salad Tossed Salad

Cole Slaw Fresh Shucked Corn on the Cob Fresh Fried Green Tomatoes Homemade Mashed Potatoes Hand dipped Onion Rings Assorted Fresh Vegetables White/Fried Rice AVAILABLE FROM OUR KITCHEN (All-U-Can-Eat) Fresh Grilled Salmon Filet Mignon & Mushrooms Alligator Tail Alaskan Crab Legs Grilled Mahi Mahi Dinner Only: Scallops, Frog Legs, Raw Oysters & Baked Potatoes

SEAFOOD BUFFET

SEAFOOD BUFFET

M E T R O

Now Offering Dine In & To Go Menu

FREE CRAB LEGS SAMPLE with buffet purchase

OPEN THURSDAY-SUNDAY Lunch Thurs-Sat 12-2:30pm Dinner 5:30 until Sunday 12-9pm 2510 Peach Orchard Rd 790-7556 In Front of Coyotes

8

Days A Week

Arts

Auditions AUGUSTA OPERA will hold open auditions June 12, 7-9 p.m. in the Choir Room of St. John United Methodist Church on Greene Street. All voice types are needed. Please bring a selection of your choice to sing; an accompanist will be provided. Call 826-4710, ex t. 25 to set up an audition time.

THE AUGUSTA CONCERT BAND holds auditions for new members by appointment. To schedule, call 202-0091.

Education SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOP at the H.O. Weeks Center.

Held through July. Morning classes 9 a.m. to noon the second Thursday of the month; evening classes are 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. $10 per class for Aiken City residents. Pre-registration is required. Call (803) 642-7631.

Exhibitions

FINE ARTS EXHIBITION June 8 through July 28 at the Lucy Craf t Laney Museum of Black History. Features works by the Benedict College Ar t Faculty. Reception June 9, 3-5 p.m.

Call 724-3576 for more information.

EXHIBIT AND KILN FUND RAISER First Friday, June 7 at Tire City Pot ters on 10th and Ellis. Features works by Joanna Delany, Chris Pelfrey, Raoul Pacheco, Ana Raflee and Shishir Chokshi.

DONNA WHALEY AND KATHERINE KING will exhibit their work at the Sacred Hear t Cultural Center during the month of June. Call 733-2788 for more information.

ELAINE ERGLE exhibits her work at Borders Books and Music through the end of June. Upcoming exhibits include: Daniel Hayes in July, Tom Klose in August, Carl Purdy in September, Alex McCain in October and Rober t Lee in November. Call Borders Books and Music at 737-6962 for more information.

AT THE GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART in Athens: “From Fauvism to Impressionism: Alber t Marquet, an Exhibition from the Centre Pompidou in Paris” through July 7; “From Heroes to Dudes” through July 21; “Lucy May Stanton” through July 21. For more information, call (706) 542-4662.

WORKS BY RUSS BONIN will be on display at the Savage Gallery and Studio through June 29. The Savage Gallery and Studio is located at 1337 Jackson Road in Augusta. Phone 736-3336 or e-mail savagegallery@yahoo.com for more information.

THE WORK OF EDWARD RICE will be on display at the Mary Pauline Gallery though June 8. For more information, call the gallery at 724-9542.

WORKS BY MARYANNE KELLY HAND now on display at the SouthEastern NeuroScience Building on Roy Road off Wheeler Road. Held through the summer. For more information, contact Maryanne Kelly Hand at 667-6622.

Dance

SINGLES DANCE each Saturday night from 8-11 p.m. is sponsored by the Christian Social Organization for Single Adults. Held at Westside High School on Stelling Road.

Tickets available at the door; free dance lessons available at 7 p.m. For more information, call 278-6422.

Music REO SPEEDWAGON AND KANSAS IN CONCERT June 7 at For t Gordon’s Bar ton Field. Show star ts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Buy tickets online at www.for tgordon.com.

CREATIVE IMPRESSIONS CONCERT 2 p.m. June 9 at the Morris Museum. Free. Call 724-7501 or visit www.themorris.org.

HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES continues June 10 with concer t pianist Harcour t E. Waller III. Begins 7 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken. For rain information and for those who need special assistance or accommodations, call 642-7631.

Theater

“STEPHEN KING’S MISERY” will be presented June 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29 at the Abbeville Opera House in Abbeville, S.C. For tickets, call (864) 459-2157.

THE JEKYLL ISLAND MUSICAL THEATRE presents three plays in rotating reper tory through July 28 at the Jekyll Island Amphitheatre in Jekyll Island, Ga. “HONK!”, “Oklahoma!” and “1776” will be presented. Call (912) 6354060 for details.

M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

AUGUSTA SOUTHERN CLASSIC FEIS features over 400 Irish dance competitors June 8 at the Sheraton Augusta Hotel.

Feis from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; beginning and novice per formers will compete in the morning, while championship dancers compete af ter lunch. A Ceili, a traditional Irish dance par ty, will follow from 8-11 p.m., also at the Sheraton. Ceili admission is $5 per person. For more information, call 739-0583 or 733-2320.

JAZZ CANDLELIGHT CONCERT SERIES continues on the Eighth Street Bulkhead of Riverwalk every Sunday in June.

June 9, Air Apparent with special guest Carl Brown; June 16, the C. Anthony Carpenter Project with Ari Brown; June 23, Quiet Storm; June 30, the C. Anthony Carpenter Project with Ari Brown. Performances from 8-9:30 p.m.; bring picnic baskets, candles, blankets and lawn chairs. $5 admission. Call Riverwalk Special Events for more information at 821-1754.

65

Local artists will create and offer their work for sale at the Wet Paint Reception 2002 June 7 at Marbury Center.

“BUS STOP” will be at the Aiken Community Playhouse June 7-9 and 14-15. All shows are at 8 p.m., except for Sunday shows, which begin at 3 p.m. (803) 648-1438.

MURDER AT THE PARTRIDGE INN SERIES PERFORMANCE June 23. Tickets are $35 per person and include grand dinner buffet at 7:30 p.m. Show star ts at 8. For reservation information, call the Par tridge Inn at 737-8888, ex t. 201.

“ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE” is presented by the Augusta Theatre Company and runs June 21-23 and 27-29.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.augustatheatre.com. For more information, call the box office at 481-9040.

Attractions

“WOODY GUTHRIE’S AMERICAN SONG” musical tribute will be per formed by the Alliance Theatre Company through June 9. Presented on the Alliance Stage at the Woodruff Ar ts Center in midtown Atlanta. Tickets are $21-$60 and may be purchased by calling (404) 733-5000 or online at www.alliancetheatre.org.

RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN EXTENDED HOURS: On weekends, Riverbanks’ admission gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., though visitors may stay in the park until 6 p.m. Weekday admission is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission is $7.25 for adults and $4.75 for children ages 3-

12. For information, call (803) 779-8717 or visit their Web site at www.riverbanks.org.

THE BOYHOOD HOME OF WOODROW WILSON circa 1859 Presbyterian manse occupied by the family of President Woodrow Wilson as a child during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Original and period antiques, restored house, kitchen and carriage house, located at 419 Telfair Street.

Open 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Tours are available. Tours for groups of 10 or more by appointment only. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for students under 18 and free for ages five and under. For more information, call 724-0436.

AUGUSTA GOLF & GARDENS OF THE GEORGIA GOLF HALL OF FAME features beautiful display gardens, as well as bronze sculptures of some of golf’s greatest masters.

Available for rent for a variety of functions, including weddings, receptions, photo sessions, business lunches, cocktail par ties, bir thday par ties and more. Group discount rates are available. Closed on Mondays; open from 9 a.m. to 5

Tuesday through Saturday; open from 1 to 5 p.m. on 66 p.m.

Sunday. Admission is $5.50 for adults; $4.50 for students, M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E

Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call the shelter at 790-6836.

seniors and military; $3.50 for children (4 to 12); free for children 3 under. Sundays are two for one with a Super Sunday coupon. Annual garden memberships are available.

For more information, call 724-4443 or 1-888-874-4443.

Also, visit their Web site at www.gghf.org.

LOW-COST RABIES VACCINATIONS: Augusta-Richmond County Animal Control holds low-cost rabies vaccination clinics the four th Sunday of every month. The depar tment vaccinates privately owned pets for $8 per animal at 1 p.m. at Superpetz off Bobby Jones Expressway. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. Puppies and kit tens must be three months of age and current for all other vaccinations. Schedule subject to change, so please call 7906836 for more information and to verify dates and times.

FORT DISCOVERY/NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER Children and adults alike can immerse themselves in the wonders of science through live demonstrations, vir tual realities, Starlab, KidScape and more than 270 hands-on exhibits. General Admission: $8 for adults; $6 for children, seniors and active military. Group rates available. Members enter free. Halfprice admission daily af ter 3 p.m. Operating hours: MondaySaturday, 10 a.m. 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. For information call 821-0200, 1-800-325-5445 or visit their Web site at www.NationalScienceCenter.org.

THE CSRA HUMANE SOCIETY holds pet adoptions every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pet Center located behind the GreenJackets Stadium on Milledge Rd. Call 261PETS for more information.

6 REDCLIFFE STATE HISTORIC SITE 1859 mansion of S.C.

Benefits

Governor James Henry Hammond, held by the family for

2 0 three generations until 1975. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 0 Thursday-Monday on the grounds. House tours are noon-3 2 p.m. by appointment. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Admission to the grounds is free. Fee for house tours is $3 for adults and children ages 6 to 17. For more information, call (803) 827-1473. Located at 181 Redcliffe Road, Beech Island, S.C., 29842.

SACRED HEART CULTURAL CENTER is offering tours of its 100-year-old building. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $1 per person, children free. 826-4700.

HISTORIC COTTON EXCHANGE WELCOME CENTER Open Mon.Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Riverwalk. Free. 724-4067.

THE EZEKIEL HARRIS HOUSE — deemed “the finest 18th century house surviving in Georgia” by the “Smithsonian Guide to Historic America.” Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Other times by appointment. General admission is $2; senior admission is $1 and children get in for 50 cents. For more information, call 724-0436.

Museums LUNCH AT NOON LECTURE SERIES held the second Wednesday of every month at the Lucy Craf t Laney Museum of Black History, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call the museum at 724-3576 for more information.

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE MORRIS features Soul Strength jazz per formance, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; “Looking at Abstract Ar t” tour, 6:30 p.m.; pizza and “See Yourself in Ar t” community ar t project. Held June 7 at the Morris Museum of Ar t. Visit www.themorris.org or call 724-7501 for more information.

“OPTICAL ILLUSIONS ... YOU WON’T BELIEVE YOUR EYES” exhibit now showing in the Knox Gallery at the National Science Center’s For t Discovery through June 9.

Features graphics and hands-on activities. Free admission to exhibit with paid general admission to For t Discovery, which is $8/adults, $6/children, seniors and active military.

Operating hours are Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. For more information, call 821-0200.

“ART A LA MOD!” June 10 at the Morris Museum of Ar t is a presentation of Young at Ar t, an af filiate organization for adults ages 21-40. “Ar t a la Mod!” begins at 6:30 p.m. and features ice cream sundaes, per formance by John Kolbeck, family scavenger hunt and a docent-led tour of the museum’s modernism exhibition. For more information, call 724-7501.

EVENTS AT THE AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY: June film is ‘Vanishing Georgia,” playing continuously in the History Theater and free with admission; June special exhibition is “Mark Catesby’s Natural History of the Southern Colonies, 1722-1726.” Please call 722-8454 for more information or visit www.augustamuseum.org.

“THE TIES THAT BIND” African-American Ar t and Heritage Tour Program is available to students in grades 3-12. Prior to touring the Morris Museum of Ar t, a museum docent visits students in their classroom and provides a slide orientation.

The program is available year-round, Tuesday-Friday, and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Call the Morris Museum of Ar t at 724-7501 or visit the museum Web site at www.themorris.org.

AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY, 560 Reynolds St., Augusta. Permanent exhibitions include the award-winning “Augusta’s Story” — 12,000 years of local history from early Indians through Susan Still’s 1997 space shut tle missions. Other at tractions include the community’s medical history, a restored 1917 steam locomotive and a reconstructed 1930s gas station; documentaries shown continuously in the History Theatre. Young people will enjoy the Susan L. Still Children’s Discovery Gallery. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and $2 for children; children under 6 are free. Free admission on Sundays. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays. 722-8454.

THE LUCY CRAFT LANEY MUSEUM OF BLACK HISTORY is located at 1116 Phillips St. The museum plays host to ar t exhibits, senior luncheons, youth leadership programs, ar t

“If the fan base wasn’t there, there wouldn’t be any Kansas,” drummer Phil Ehart recently told The Spirit. “We appreciate the support of the old fans and welcome the new fans.” Those are the people, he said, who are responsible for the band’s longevity. Couldn’t have anything at all to do with the instrumentation that celebrates a passionate marriage between rock and classical music, could it? Nah. In order to keep the spice in that relationship, the guys make sure to freshen up the sound from time to time. “Yeah, we try to keep ourselves interested, put Kansas’ music in different surroundings.” A couple years ago, he said, the band started working with various symphonies, and even recorded with the London Symphony at Abbey Road, which took them out of their natural (rock ‘n’ roll) habitat for a while. “Yeah,” Ehart said, “we always figured our music was more symphonic rock. It was an interesting combination that still pretty much stands alone today.”

Kansas will be in concert with REO Speedwagon at Fort Gordon’s Barton Field this weekend, June 7. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tix are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For info, call 791-6779. and history programs and more. Its hours of operation are 2 to 5 p.m. on Sundays, closed on Mondays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call 724-3576 or see their Web site at www.lucycraf tlaneymuseum.com.

NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION’S WILD TURKEY CENTER AND MUSEUM: 770 Augusta Highway, Edgefield.

State-of-the-ar t museum celebrates the comeback of the wild turkey and features the role hunters and conservationists played in the wildlife success story. New legacy sculpture and garden; Outdoor Education Center; managing land for wildlife demonstrations; wetland habitat site and pavilion.

Self-guided tours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; guided group weekend tours by appointment. Donation appreciated. On the Web at www.nwt f.org; (803) 637-3106.

THE SIGNAL CORPS MUSEUM The museum is in Conrad Hall, Building 29807, nex t to the Signal Towers on For t Gordon. Its hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information, call 791-2818.

AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Open 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (803) 642-2015.

GERTRUDE HERBERT INSTITUTE OF ART, located on the corner of Fif th and Telfair Street, is housed in historic Ware’s Folly. The Institute exhibits contemporary ar t in its gallery and presents ar t classes for children, youth and adults. The Walker-MacKenzie studio hosts classes and workshops.

Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and by appointment only on Saturday. The Walker-Mackenzie Studio is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 722-5495.

Special Events CONCERTS AND ART IN THE PARK June 7, 21 and 28 at Creighton Living History Park in Nor th Augusta.

Concer ts begin at 7 p.m. (803) 442-7588.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on Riverwalk’s Eighth Street Plaza features CSRA bands per forming live, plus food and family fun. Held 7-11 p.m. June 8, 15 and 29. Call Riverwalk Special Events at 821-1754.

SPOLETO FESTIVAL, a fine ar ts festival in Charleston, S.C., runs through June 9. Features plays, operas, dance per formances and ar t installations at various venues around the city. Ticket prices vary. (843) 722-2764.

THE GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS are June 6 at the Imperial Theatre. The Augusta Children’s Chorale will enter tain.

Presented by WJBF. For information, call 722-8341.

THE AUGUSTA METRO AND COLUMBIA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE are currently accepting nominations for the Small Businessperson of the Year Award to recognize outstanding small business owners for their personal achievements and community contributions. Selection criteria include staying power, grow th in employee number or sales volume, response to adversity, innovative product or service, contributions to the community and membership in the Augusta Metro and Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. Winner will be announced at August 29 luncheon at the Radisson River front Hotel. Nomination deadline is July 1. Contact Janna DeMot t at 821-1306.

WET PAINT RECEPTION 2002 June 7 at Marbury Center from 5-10 p.m. Guests are invited to purchase original recent works by local ar tists at a reception and “Wet Paint” sale. The reception also serves as the Greater Augusta Ar ts Council’s annual membership drive. For more information, contact Leslie Fletcher at the Greater Augusta Ar ts Council at 826-4702 or visit www.augustaar ts.com.

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH at For t Gordon’s Gordon Club June 16. Tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for kids ages 6-10 and $3.50 for kids 5 and under. Call 791-6780 for more info.

YARD SALE TO BENEFIT THE AUGUSTA CHAPTER OF PEOPLE FIRST, a self-advocacy group for people with disabilities. Held June 8, 8 a.m.-noon at Kroger on Wrightsboro Road. The group also holds meetings the last Monday of each month at St. Marks United Methodist Church from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 399-9869.

BARK IN THE PARK FAMILY FUN DAY to benefit animal shelters and rhe Rotary Student Program June 29. Held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Diamond Lakes Park and features ar ts and craf ts, food, family events, pet services and products, pet competitions and awards. To register, call Diamond Lakes Park at 771-2980 or Sandra Gurley at 724-2601.

CSRA HUMANE SOCIETY SEMI-ANNUAL YARD SALE June 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pet Center. The public may donate items for sale by bringing them to the Pet Center during adoption hours: Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. or Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call to schedule other times to drop off donations. For more information, call 261-PETS. BERRY CHILDREN’S CENTER BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT June 7 at Forest Hills Golf Club. The Lauderdale format tournament will begin at 1 p.m., and a fried chicken dinner will follow the tournament. Entry fee is $60. For more information or to enter, contact Bet ty Tharpe at 738-5072.

Learning AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS VISITATION June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ASU Science Building.

Prospective students are invited to at tend, gather information from and ask questions of ASU administration, faculty and staff. Financial aid and admissions personnel will be in at tendance. Call 737-1444 or 737-1878 for more information.

AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION is offering the following classes during June and July: Creative Writing, Acting and Public Presentation Workshop, Interior Design, Scanner Basics, Fly Casting, Aquacise, Medical Terminology, Prosperous Retirement, Advanced Medical Coding, and Medical Billing and Reimbursement. For more information, including class dates, times and cost, call 7371636 or visit www.ced.aug.edu.

AIKEN TECH CONTINUING EDUCATION is offering the following courses: Intro to Computers, Adobe PageMaker, Intro to Massage Therapy, Intro to Genealogy, Intro to Floral Design, Driver Education, Occupational Spanish and more.

Classes begin in June. For more information or to register, contact the Aiken Technical College Continuing Education Division at (803) 593-9231, ex t. 1279.

Health MCG TICK REMOVAL STUDY compares two methods of removing ticks from humans. If you find a tick on you and would like to par ticipate, please call Dr. Mike Felz before the tick is removed at 721-2855, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday.-Friday.

FREE HIV/AIDS TESTING every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Ministry, 922 Greene Street. Free anonymous testing, pre and post test counseling and education.

COLUMBIA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY holds pet adoptions every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at PetsMar t. For more info, call 860-5020.

HATHA YOGA CLASSES at the St. Joseph Home Health Care Center in Daniel Village Plaza. Held 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. $10 per class or $60 a month for unlimited classes. Mats are provided, but bring a towel and a water bot tle.

Call Tess at 738-2782 for more information.

RICHMOND COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND AUGUSTA ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS holds pet adoptions at Superpetz off Bobby Jones Expressway every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Call AARF at 364-4747 or visit www.aar f.net. Adoptions are also held at the Richmond County Animal Control Shelter on

A FREE WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC is held from 6-8 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Salvation Army and Welfare Center, 1383 Greene St., Augusta.

Services include Pap smear, breast examination and the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmit ted diseases.

W.G. WATSON, M.D., WOMEN’S CENTER CONDUCTS EDUCATION CLASSES at University Hospital. Course topics include Lamaze, breast feeding, parenting and grandparenting. Par tners will learn positive suppor t techniques to use during the shared bir th experience. There are also programs designed to help older siblings adjust to new family members. Some classes are free, while others require a fee.

Registration is required by calling 774-2825.

Kids YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SKILLS PROGRAM for teens ages 12-19 held the third Saturday of the month at the Lucy Craf t Laney Museum of Black History. Call 7243576 for details.

SIBSHOPS every third Saturday of the month at the MCG Children’s Medical Center Conference Center. This program is designed for siblings of children with special health and developmental needs. Phone 721-KIDS for information.

CAMP RAINBOW in Rutledge, Ga., is a weeklong camp for children battling cancer. Held July 21-26. For information on attending, contact the MCG Children’s Medical Center at 721-KIDS. MAXWELL BRANCH LIBRARY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS include: Story Time with French Storyteller Aldaber t Galicz, June 12, 10-11 a.m.; Movie Day June 15, 11 a.m.; A FireSafe House with the Augusta Fire Depar tment June 19, 1011 a.m.; Paper Craf ts June 26, 1-2 p.m., registration required; and Craf ts from Africa, China and Japan June 28, 10-11 a.m., registration required. 793-2020.

MOVIES FOR CHILDREN Wednesdays at 1:30 at the Euchee Creek Branch Library. Call 556-0594.

KIDS COMPUTER CLASSES at the Wallace Branch Library.

Held June 6, 13 and 20, 11 a.m. to noon. For children ages 5-8. Call 722-6275 to register.

LEARNING ABOUT ANIMALS at area libraries. Annual Frog Jumping Contest at the Burke County Library, June 6, 10:30 a.m.; Reptiles and More from the Savannah River Ecology Lab at the Ma xwell Branch Library, June 6, 1 p.m.; Learn About Bats June 11, 10:30 a.m. at the Friedman Branch Library (call to register) and June 12, 10:30 a.m. at the Appleby Branch Library (no registration required); Emus at the Burke County Library, June 13, 10:30 a.m.; Learn About Insects at the Friedman Branch Library June 25, 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers and 11 a.m for school-age children. Call Headquar ters Library at 821-2600 or visit www.ecgrl.public.lib.ga.us for information.

DRAW LIKE CATESBY program, par t of the Augusta Museum of History’s June Family History Series, will be held June 8 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the museum’s Special Exhibition Gallery. Local ar tist Heather Crist will lead the class. For children ages 7-11 years old; reservations required by June 3. Free to museum members; non-members must pay regular museum admissions. Call 722-8454 for more information.

HISTORY CAMP 2002 is presented by the Augusta Museum of History and runs June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For children ages 8 to 10. Theme is the American Civil War era. $35 for museum members; $50 for non-members. Reservations required and must be made by June 14. Call the museum at 722-8454 to make reservations.

WALTON’S CAMP TBI July 14-19 at Magnolia Springs State Park.

For information, call 823-8691 or e-mail jthompson@wrh.org.

BOOKS-A-MILLION EVENTS: Preschool storytime, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Kids Movies, Fridays at 7 p.m.; Harry Pot ter and Pokemon Trading Card League every Saturday. For more information, call 481-9090.

WEEKLY STORY SESSIONS are held at all branches of Richmond County and Columbia County libraries. Visit www.ecgrl.public.lib.ga.us for more information.

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM is available to eligible children ages 1-18 from through July 26. There will be more than 70 locations throughout Richmond County providing children with the same high-quality meals in the summer that they receive from the school nutrition program during the school year. For additional information, contact Joe Brandenburg at 737-7174.

FIRST SATURDAY STORYTELLING: Each first Saturday of the month, children and adults are invited to the Lucy Craf t Laney Museum to hear one of our many talented storytellers weave stories and folk tales into exciting adventures. In addition, they get a tour of the museum. Held 10 a.m. to noon.

Call 724-3576 for more information.

67

Seniors THE SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL of fers a variety of classes in June, including aerobics, quilting group, tai chi, Spanish, painting, line dancing, bridge, crochet, drawing and billiards. 826-4480.

ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS PRESENTATION June 6, 6:307:30 p.m. at the Ma xwell Branch Library. Call 793-2020 for more information.

M E T R O

Have A Safe

Summer

CANASTA CLUB meets every Tuesday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Weeks Center in Aiken. No cost to join, and the club is open to any level player. Call (803) 642-7631.

S P I R I T

Fine Wines, Beer and Liquors

MATURE SINGLES DINNER CLUB is a new organization open to those ages 55 and over. Meets once a week at restaurants in the area for companionship and social interaction. For more information, call 399-2087 af ter 5 p.m.

Best Service, Best Prices!

LITERACY FOR SENIORS I at Augusta State University teaches basic concepts of personal computer systems, word processing, spreadsheets, Windows, the Internet and e-mail.

Held 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 1026. Call 737-1636 for more information.

SENIOR CITIZENS ARTS AND CRAFTS CLUB meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Smith-Hazel.

Activities include ar ts and craf ts workshops, trips and holiday par ties. Those in at tendance should bring refreshments to share. For more info, call (803) 642-7635.

ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING provides a broad range of activities for mature adults. Meets the second Friday of each month, Room 107 of the USC-Aiken’s Penland Administration Building. Contact the Continuing Education Office at (803) 641-3288.

SENIORNET provides adults age 50 and over education for and access to computer technology. Many different courses are offered. Contact the USC-Aiken Continuing Education Office at (803) 641-3563.

Sports AUGUSTA RECREATION AND PARKS open their summer swimming pools on June 10. Pools are located at Dyess Park, May Park, Jones Pool and Fleming Pool. Call 7965025 for more information.

110 Old Evans Road, Martinez (at Bobby Jones Expressway & Washington Road) 855-0060 • Fax 855-0760 145 King's Grant Drive, Aiken S.C. (off Whiskey Road) 1-803-502-1909 w w w. h a r v a r d s w i n e s . c o m

CSRA HARD COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS for adults will be held June 6-9, 6 p.m. to close at the Newman Tennis Center.

Call 821-1600 for details.

OPEN SWIM at the Smith Hazel pool through August. Held Monday-Friday, 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Cost for children is 50 cents and adults pay $1.

Call (803) 642-7755 for more information.

USSSA DIAMOND DERBY FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT at Citizens Park in Aiken. Held June 7-9. For more information, call (803) 642-7761 or e-mail FacilityAssist@Aiken.net.

EAST DISTRICT SPORTS FESTIVAL events are held in Augusta, Grovetown, Springfield and Statesboro through July 4, with the championships in Augusta July 12-21, and are presented by the Georgia State Games Commission. Open to all residents, regardless of age or skill level. Events include archery, baseball, basketball, bicycle riding, bowling, fishing, racquetball, sof tball, tennis and tae kwon do. For more information, call the Georgia State Games Commission at (770) 528-3585 or visit www.georgiagames.org.

AUGUSTA STALLIONS HOME GAMES for the 2002 season are: June 8, 21; and July 5, 20, 27. Season tickets star t at $40. Contact the Stallions ticket office at 738-9539 for season and individual game tickets.

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS HOME GAMES June 13-16, 2730; July 1-2, 5-8, 19-26 and 31; August 1-3, 14-21, 26-28 30-31; and September 1-2. Ticket prices range from $6-$8, with special discounts for children and seniors. Sundays are Family Fest/Junior Jacket days, Tuesdays are “Two Fer” Tuesdays/Team Trivia and Thursdays are Thirsty Thursdays.

For tickets, call 736-7889 or go to www.tixonline.com. Also check out www.greenjackets.net.

Life is hectic. Weekends shouldn't have to be. Join Scott Simon for Weekend Edition every Saturday at 8:00 AM on WACG, 90.7 FM. Reclaim

THE G.O.A.L.L.S. PROGRAM AT WALTON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL is offering golf clinics for those with physical disabilities. Future clinics are planned for the second Tuesday of each month at the First Tee of Augusta. Golfers do not have to be affiliated with Walton to par ticipate. If you are interested in par ticipating, please contact Judie Thompson, G.O.A.L.L.S. Coordinator at 823-8691.

Volunteer 2002 VOLUNTEEN SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM at the Golden Harvest Food Bank June 10-August 16.

your Saturday and hear weekend news, views, and commentary. From gardening tips and film reviews to in-depth news analysis, Peabody Award-winning host Scott Simon eases you into the weekend with a fresh perspective.

Photo of Scott Simon by Lisa Berg

This service is available through the Medical College of Georgia Student Chapter of the American Medical Women's Association and the MCG Depar tments of Family Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology. For more info or an appointment, call the St. Vincent dePaul Health Center at 828-3444.

Call us at (800) 654-3038 or visit us at www.gpb.org for more information about our programming.

J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

68 M E T R O

Voted Best Steak In Augusta Year After Year

Registration/orientation is June 8. Volunteers will work 4-6 hour shifts and may select days during registration/orientation. For more information, call Laure Roper at 736-1199, ext. 208.

Come Eat With Us!

GOLDEN HARVEST FOOD BANK needs volunteers to help sor t and pack food collected from the National Association of Let ter Carriers food drive. Volunteers needed MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m.-noon shif t and 1-4:30 p.m. shif t. Groups of 10 or more, please call in advance. For information, contact Laurie at 736-1199, ex t. 208.

S P I R I T

OLDER AMERICANS ACT SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM is looking for volunteers to serve hot, nutritious meals to needy older residents. To volunteer in suppor t of senior nutrition programs, contact the Senior Citizens Council at 826-4480, or visit your nearest par ticipating senior center. For those in need of home-delivered meals, please apply with the Area Agency on Aging at 210-2018 or toll free at 1-888-922-4464.

J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

2856 Washington

1654 Gordon Hwy.

73-STEAK 796-1875

Open 11am - till Late Night, Every Night!

TAKE OUTS AVAILABLE

Serving Augusta for Four Generations

AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL: Help Augusta-Richmond County Animal Control improve the lives of stray dogs and cats housed at our shelter by volunteering your time. New volunteer orientation is scheduled the first Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. at the shelter, 4164 Mack Lane. Schedule subject to change, so please call 7906836 for information and to verify dates and times.

THE CSRA HUMANE SOCIETY is looking for animal lovers who are willing to donate a lit tle of their time. Volunteers are needed every Saturday at the Pet Center located behind the GreenJackets Stadium on Milledge Road. Please call 261PETS for more information.

SHEPHERD COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER is seeking donors to prevent a blood supply shor tage. To donate call 737-4551, 854-1880 or (803) 643-7996.

Meetings

attend. Please bring six copies of a manuscript to be critiqued.

For more information, contact Lela Turnbull at 738-4114.

AUGUSTA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets the second Thursday of each month at Damon’s Restaurant. June 13 meeting held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. No admission for meeting, but at tendees are responsible for anything ordered. RSVP by noon June 11 at 24 hour hotline: (803) 441-6741 or 650-1254. ASGA also holds golf outings and socials. Call (803) 441-6741 or 1-888-4653628 for more information.

SLIDE SHOW OF STONE MOUNTAIN PARK featured at the Sierra Club’s June meeting. The public is invited to view slides taken by nature photographer Larry Winslet t and discuss effor ts to protect the park. Meeting is June 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on Walton Way Ex t. Call 8632324 or visit ht tp://georgia.sierraclub.org/srg/ for info.

AUGUSTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY June meeting features nationally syndicated newspaper columnist and author E. Randall Floyd giving a talk on the social aspects of the Civil War. Meeting is 7 p.m. June 6 at the Augusta Museum of History and is free and open to the public. Call 592-2711 for more information.

THE AUGUSTA SKI AND OUTING CLUB is a non-profit organization for those who enjoy snow skiing, boating, camping, whitewater raf ting, cycling and other outdoor recreation. Meets 6:45 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Cot ton Patch. Club interests should be directed to (803) 279-6186.

GUIDELINES: Public Service announcements are listed in this section without charge at the discretion of the editor. Announcements must be received by Monday at noon and will be included as space permits. Send to Events, The Metropolitan Spirit, P.O. Box 3809, Augusta, GA, 30914 or Fa x (706) 733-6663.

Listings cannot be taken over the phone.

CSRA WRITERS meets June 11, 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Writers needing a support group are invited to

Specializing in Repairs, Remodeling, New Construction, Certified Backflow Prevention, Handicapped Facilities,Water Heaters, Gas Lines and Logs L I C E N S E D & I N S UR E D • R E S I D E N T I A L & C O M M E R C I A L

Charles “Bit” Brittingham • 736-8752

Local artist Heather Crist is leading a class for kids at The Augusta Museum of History, titled “Draw Like Catesby.” Pictured: Work by Mark Catesby.

Music

69 M E T R O S P I R I T

4th Annual Beach Blast Brings The Tams & The Grapevine

J U N E

BY RHONDA JONES

gave the Fab Four some competition.

The Tams’ first hit had come in 1962. It was called “Untie Me.” “If you hear a recording of a Tams song,” Polk said, “that’s my brother’s voice.”

Joe Polk died six years ago, his brother said, but he lives on in the name of the group, which has evolved from simply The Tams to The Joe Polk Tams.

“A lot of people want me to say ...

(They say) ‘Why don't you say Charlie Polk?’ I don’t think it would be fair to him. His voice is what the people recognize, the one they love.

“I just want to keep his music alive.

That’s what I do. I give him the credit because he’s watching, seeing what kind of a job I’m doing.”

Those records that have captured his brother’s voice, and The Tams as they were in the ‘60s and ‘70s, only reveal a part of what you might experience with the group, Polk said.

“It’s what we do onstage – that’s what makes it more exciting,” he said. “I think we have one of the most exciting shows on the road.”

His colleagues dance a lot, he said. And he used to, back in the day. “I don’t do that

Music By Turner Chart-topping rockers Creed are getting ready to hit the road again next month. Singer Scott Stapp has successfully “Weathered” injuries received in an automobile accident back in April and has been leading the band’s recent rehearsals with no apparent problems.

A July 15 date is scheduled for Charlotte’s Verizon Wireless Theatre with former Alice in Chains lead guitarist Jerry Cantrell opening. Tickets for the originally canceled shows will be honored.

Super Audio Stones Dept.

In August, 22 vintage Rolling Stones albums will be reissued, utilizing the new, state-of-the-art Super Audio (SACD) format. The discs, which contain the group’s 1963-1970 material, were originally released in CD form

BY ED TURNER

over fifteen years ago, and due to advancements in audio, have been in need of updating for years. Classic releases such as “Beggars Banquet,” “Aftermath,” and the terrific 1969 live set, “Get Your Ya’s Ya’s Out,” are among the albums receiving the digital updating. Although many SACD discs are mixed for surround sound, none of the Stones reissues will feature this treatment.

Everyone knew that the boy couldn’t stay off the road for long. Chris Robinson is planning a small acoustic tour this summer with only a secondary guitarist in tow. The former lead vocalist of the Black Crowes will play acoustic guitar on the dates, something he rarely did with his former mates.

Robinson has a solo album in the

2 0 0 2

The Joe Polk Tams much dancing,” said the 65-year-old singer.

And the show is the thing, he said. “No entertainer, I don’t think any person in the music business, can say my song is this or that. It’s what you do with the song. If you add something to that, like the energy — if you put yourself into that song, you become what you sing about.”

Dancewise, he said, “We’ve got something to go with everything we do. There are some parts of the shows that are real hype, then we mellow out. It’s up and down. But then the last song we do, it’s to the roof. I mean, it’s always to the roof.

We leave the stage like a cannon ball.

“I think that’s what every entertainer should do,” Polk continued. “You’ve got to leave them hollering and screaming. If

works as well and will be debuting new material from the disc during the tour.

No Black Crowes material is set to be performed, as Robinson is said to be leaning towards cover versions of tunes from Bob Dylan, Traffic, and the Beatles for his sets.

Southern dates should be announced soon.

Anyone who witnessed REO Speedwagon last year at Augusta’s Civic Center knows that Kevin Cronin and band can rock with the best of them. However, Kansas, who along with REO are set for a June 7 show at Ft. Gordon, has sometimes been a bit inconsistent, due to all of the band’s personnel changes over the years.

Locals have no need to worry this time out, as the quintet hasn’t sounded this good in years. In fact, the Augusta gig is the last live show planned for Kansas until their June 15 show in Atlanta, which is being recorded for DVD release later this year. Some fans have even compared their recent shows to

you don’t, you haven’t fulfilled your engagement.”

One thing he does not want the audience to say about his group is that the performance was “all right.”

“We want them to say, ‘Man, they were great; they were exiting – I ain’t never seen anything like that.’

“We intend to make people happy.”

If you want to come get happy with the Tams, get out to the old Heilig Meyers Building on Washington Road, next to Gold’s Gym. Bring a chair and cooler, but don’t bring glass. The event is at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For info, call the Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce at (706) 597-1000.

their “Leftoverture” tour from way back in 1976. Regardless, it’s time to get out and support music in your town, so be there!

New albums in stores this week include The Bevis Frond's “What Did for the Dinosaurs,” Danzig's “777,” Sherry Goffin Kondor's (Carole King’s daughter) “Mellow My Baby,” Chris Hillman (ex- Byrds) and Hugh Pederson's “Way Out West,” Tommy Keene's “The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down,” Los Lobos’ “Good Morning Aztian,” Coco Montoya's “Can’t Look Back,” Pinetop Perkins’ “Pinetop Is Just Top,” and Jason Ringenberg's (exJason and the Scorchers) “All Over Creation.”

Turner’s Rock and Roll Jeopardy: A. These two REO Speedwagon singles reached the number one spot on the Billboard charts.

Q. What are “Keep On Loving You” (1980) and “Can’t Fight This Feeling?” (1985)

“The whole complete thing is just together,” singer Charlie Polk told The Spirit one recent Sunday afternoon. He was talking about the show his group, The Tams, gives their audience. “I would say ‘hot,’ you know. It’s a hot item, and that’s the way we like it.”

You may recognize a hit or two that Polk and his buddies had once upon a time. Hits like “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy” and “What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)?”

The Joe Polk Tams, now named after Charlie’s late brother, who is the voice behind The Tams’ recordings, will be performing with The Grapevine at the 4th Annual Beach Blast, presented by the Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce.

Polk said The Tams even gave The Beatles a run for their money once upon a time with the latter song, released in 1963. But that was during the time when The Beatles owned the singles charts.

“It was so big that it would have been No. 1 if it hadn’t been for The Beatles.

Our song died at No. 6. The Beatles wouldn’t let us move.”

But The Tams made the British press, Polk said, as a group from Atlanta that

6

Shinebox and the Undeniable Groove

70 M E T R O

By Rhonda Jones

S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

D

Gentleman's Club NOW HIRING!

Drink Specials Nightly

Monday-Friday 12pm-2:45am Saturday 6pm-1:45am

580 Broad Street 823-2040

uring the break after the first set, the red-lit stage is empty except for one lone guitarist. After strapping on his instrument and checking his equipment, he goes to the mic and surveys the crowd, looking a little stunned. “Bandmates,” he says. “Quit running your mouths and return to the stage.”

When the four of them take their places, one thing becomes apparent: This is one band you won’t ignore.

If you don’t come when the frontman calls you to dance, he’ll come down to you. He’ll find you in the comfortable dark spots of the club and leap on your table.

The guitarist, whose name is Brian, has a slightly different method of drawing attention to himself. “I’m not playing till you scream,” he declares.

Oddly enough, it works.

Playful and rough, these four local boys toss Mardi Gras beads and flower leis one minute, and ravish your senses the next.

They fill your eyes and ears, drown you in light and rhythm – ride you hard and put you away wet. They will wear you out worse than your mama ever did.

They are Shinebox, and your pleasure is their mission. And if playing the songs you already know is the way to hit your groove spot, then that is what they’ll do.

A few days after the show, Paul, the table-dancing frontman, relaxes with his mates over a beer. “We play all originals,” he says with a grin. “They’re just not all ours.”

It’s become somewhat of an issue, whether a band plays cover material or originals, with the phrase “cover band” being spat like an insult. The guys in Shinebox, however, don’t get it, especially when they have people banging on the table during interviews saying, “Write down it’s the best band ever.”

Tony, the man who snakes his basslines under your skin, says it doesn’t make sense that people take issue with “cover” bands.

“Do what you feel and enjoy,” he says.

“Don’t bash other people, because they’re doing what they feel and enjoy.”

Not to mention what the crowd enjoys.

“We can do originals,” says Doug. He’s the heartbeat of the band, the drummer. In fact, they have been teasing the press with the promise of originals.

“Soon,” they say, and nothing more.

“It boils down to whether you want crickets or you want applause at the end of the night,” Doug continues.

Paul agrees. “We are all about the people that pay to see us. We are so all about that,” he says.

Though he has known the others for a while, Paul has only been with Shinebox through a few performances. He joined up when the band lost their previous singer to medical school. He’s been playing music for Augusta for a long time, in bands and on his own in the accoustic arena. Though he enjoys putting on sequined blue jeans and moving easily over the stage and through the crowd, reclining on amplifiers and belting out agressive lyrics, playing accoustic music allows him to slow down and actually meet the people who come to see him, which is a big part of what they all love about performing. They enjoy their audience as much as the crowd enjoys the band.

So they keep their fingers on the pulse of the crowd, because they consider it their job to find out what it is they want and give it to them – fast or slow, rough or sweet.

Doug has a definition for that pleasurespot his band is searching for. “It’s the undeniable groove,” he says. “There’s a certain groove you hit, that when you hit it, there’s an instant connection.”

And then, for the next little while, you’re theirs. You ain’t going nowhere.

Their aggressive performance is tempered, however, with an sense of ease.

When they’re on the stage, they own it.

They enjoy a level of comfort with each other that translates into ... well, fun. If there is one word that sums up this group, then that’s it.

They’re opening for Juice on June 29 at Crossroads. Juice brings an entirely different crowd than Shinebox, so the guys are looking forward to getting the two tribes together.

So come on out. Hear Brianisms like the soon-to-be-immortal, “This isn’t exactly Tool ... but he’s probably got one.”

Who knows? You might even get lei’d.

Shinebox is Doug Beasley (drums and Speed Racer impersonations), Tony Joyner (bass and beads), Brian Strickland (guitar and infamous quotes) and Paul Arrowood (vocals and table-dancing). Visit them at www.shinebox101.com.

71 M E T R O S P I R I T

Thursday, 6th

Aiken Brewing Co. - DJ Coconuts - DJ Coliseum - Karaoke with Greg, High-Energy Dance Music Continuum - Playa*Listic Thursday Cotton Patch - Patio Par ty with DJ Midlife Crisis Coyote’s - Hollywood Creations Male Revue D. Timm’s - Joe Patchen and the Blue Diamond Express Eagle’s Nest - Richardean Norwood, Michael Johnson, Karaoke Fishbowl Lounge - Blind-Draw Dar ts Fraternal Order of Eagles - Bingo Greene Street’s - Men’s National Karaoke Contest Highlander - ‘Smath sinn Dragon Honk y Tonk - The Duke Boys Joe’s Underground - All-Star Jam Last Call - Ma x from 95 Rock hosts Barroom Olympics, DJ Richie Rich Logan’s Roadhouse - Karaoke with Bill Tolber t Luck y Ladies Bar and Grill - Pool League Marlboro Station - Talent Night Metro Coffeehouse - Elliot Holden Group Michael’s - Marilyn Adcock Mulligan’s Nitelife - DJ Playground - Open Mic Night Red Lion - Love Syndicate Rhy thm & Blues Exchange - All A xess Richard’s Place - DJ Mike the Outlaw, Pool League Robbie’s Sports Bar - Pool and Dar t Leagues Safari Lounge Aiken - Ladies’ Night, Karaoke Salsa’s Bar and Grill - Karaoke with Linda Eubanks Sidestreets/Barracks - Karaoke Silver Bullet Lounge - The Big Dogs Soul Bar - The Big Mighty Sports Pub and Grill - Spor ts Trivia The Spot - Open Booth Night Squeak y’s Tip-Top - Live Music TGI Friday’s - J.A.R.

Time Piecez - Weekend Fishbowl Par ty Wheeler Tavern - Flashback and Company

Friday, 7th

Adams Nightclub - Karaoke with Bill Tolber t American Legion Post No. 63 - The Fun Time Band Back yard Tavern - Karaoke, Horseshoes Bhoomer’s Bar - Broken Arrow Band Big Iron Saloon - DJ Frank Cafe Du Teau - Buzz Clif ford Capri Cinema - The 7th Method, LUG Charlie O’s - Live Music Coconuts - Miss Hawaiian Tropic with DJ Doug Coliseum - Sosha Continuum - First Friday Par ty with DJ Jef fee Cotton Patch - John & Andy Country Ranch - Live Music Coyote’s - Rhes Reeves, Shelley Watkins and the Coyote Ugly Band Crossroads - Jemani, Rev-7 D. Timm’s - Joe Patchen and the Blue Diamond Express Finish Line Cafe - DJ Fishbowl Lounge - Karaoke with Linda Eubanks Gordon Club - DJ Dance Par ty Greene Street’s - Karaoke with DJ Penny Highlander - Live Music Honk y Tonk - The Duke Boys Jerri’s Place - Special Blend Joe’s Underground - Tony Williams and the Blues Express Kokopelli’s - Drop Level Last Call - Ladies’ Night, Dakota West, Tony Howard, DJ Richie Rich Luck y Ladies Bar and Grill - The Niche, Blind Draws Marlboro Station - Show Night with Special Guest Michael’s - Marilyn Adcock Mulligan’s Nitelife - DJ

Partridge Inn - The C. Anthony Carpenter Project Patti’s - Free Pool Playground - Elliot Holden Group Private I - Disco Richard’s Place - Midnight Magic Robbie’s Sports Bar - DJ Mykie G Safari Lounge Aiken - Shag Night with DJ Shuck’s - Opticon Sidestreets/Barracks - Ladies’ Night, Cabaret Silver Bullet Lounge - The Big Dogs Soul Bar - First Friday Ar t Exhibition Opening with Troy Campbell, Tropico Salsa Band The Spot - Live DJ Surrey Tavern - All A xess Veracruz - Live Music Wheeler Tavern - Flashback and Company

Saturday, 8th

Back yard Tavern - Karaoke Bhoomer’s Bar - Broken Arrow Band Big Iron Saloon - DJ Frank Cafe Du Teau - Buzz Clif ford Charlie O’s - Live Music, Military Night Coconuts - DJ Doug Coliseum - Blu Par ty Continuum - Nino Storm Cotton Patch - Bamboo Country Ranch - Karaoke Coyote’s - Rhes Reeves, Shelley Watkins and the Coyote Ugly Band Crossroads - Wa x Bean D. Timm’s - Joe Patchen and the Blue Diamond Express Finish Line Cafe - DJ, Dar t Tournament, Karaoke Fishbowl Lounge - Karaoke with Linda Eubanks, Blind-Draw Dar ts Gordon Club - Salsa Night Greene Street’s - Karaoke with DJ Penny Honk y Tonk - The Duke Boys Joe's Underground - Tony Williams and the

Blues Express Kokopelli’s - Keep, Four Daze Last Call - Tony Howard, DJ Luck y Ladies Bar and Grill - The Niche Marlboro Station - Show Night with Special Guest Michael’s - Marilyn Adcock Mulligan’s Nitelife - DJ Playground - Barroom Olympics Private I - Disco, Live Jazz and R&B Rae’s Coastal Cafe - Live Music Richard’s Place - DJ Mike the Outlaw Robbie’s Sports Bar - DJ Mykie G Safari Lounge Aiken - Karaoke Shuck’s - Opticon Silver Bullet Lounge - The Big Dogs Soul Bar - Black-Eyed Susan The Spot - Live DJ Squeak y’s Tip-Top - Live Music Surrey Tavern - All A xess Time Piecez - ‘80s Ladies’ Night Veracruz - Live Music Wheeler Tavern - Flashback and Company

Sunday, 9th

Adams Nightclub - Dance Par ty with DJ Tim Back yard Tavern - Karaoke Cafe Du Teau - Buzz Clif ford and The Last Bohemian Quar tet Capri Cinema - Punishment, Powerhouse Cotton Patch - Keith “Fossill” Gregory Country Ranch - Jam Sessions Fraternal Order of Eagles - Bingo Logan’s Roadhouse - Trivia Marlboro Station - Starlight Cabaret with Claire Storm and Lauren Alexander Mulligan’s Nitelife - DJ Pizza Joint - Reverend Rober t Rhy thm & Blues Exchange - Karaoke with Bill Tolber t Robbie’s Sports Bar - DJ Mykie G TGI Friday’s - John

Monday, 10th

Coliseum - Q.A.F. Continuum - Monday Madness with DJ Freeman Crossroads - Monday Night Dance Par ty Elks Lodge - Line Dancing Finish Line Cafe - Open Pool Tournament Fraternal Order of Eagles - Bingo Highlander - Dar t League Honk y Tonk - Blues Monday featuring Robbie Ducey Band and Special Guest Joe’s Underground - John Kolbeck Kokopelli’s - Dar t Teams Luck y Ladies Bar and Grill - Dar ts Michael’s - Karaoke with Hugh Barrow Mulligan’s Nitelife - DJ Playground - Trivia Night with Skin Tight Red Lion - Open Mic Night Richard’s Place - Dar ts Robbie’s Sports Bar - DJ Mykie G Safari Lounge Aiken - Shag Lessons

Tuesday, 11th It’s important to Drop Level (pictured left) to work hard onstage, says bandmember Justin Tonkery (but you can call him Tonk): “We put out as much energy as we can to feed the crowd.” If your Friday’s free, go get fed at Kokopelli’s, where Drop Level will be playing live and in person. Two helpings of Elliot Holden (pictured right) this week: Thursday at Metro Coffeehouse, Friday at The Playground.

Bhoomer’s Bar - Karaoke with Bill Tolber t Capri Cinema - Ringworm, Still Breathing, Reflux Club Incognito - DJ Richie Rich

continued on page 72

J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

72 M E T R O

J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

THURSDAY

Bar room Olympics with Mac from 95 Rock

2-4-1 Wells from 11-12 mid 2-4-1 shooters $3 Jager Bombs Food & Beverage bring in your Bar Wrench & enjoy all the specials

FRIDAY Ladies Night /No Cover

Photo: Daniel Coston

S P I R I T

Ladies get Penny drinks from 11-12 mid

Sky Blue Smirnoff Ice Bacardi Silver

$2.50

Dakota West from Y105 Tony Howard 9-11:30 DJ Richie Rich 11:30-Until

SATURDAY

$3 2-4-1

Margaritas Long Islands White Russians

shooters @ Back Bar Tony Howard 9-11:30 DJ 11:30-Until

Drive By Truckers will be appearing as part of the On the Bricks conert series at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on June 7. Also appearing that day will be G. Love & Special Sauce, doubleDrive, and Cloud 10. On June 14, expect Alanis Morissette, the Pat McGee Band, Janah, and Parmalee.

Coliseum - Tournament Tuesday Coyote’s - Karaoke Docker’s - Pool Tournament D. Timm’s - Joe Patchen and the Blue Diamond Express Elks Lodge - Line Dancing Fraternal Order of Eagles - Bingo French Market Grille West - Wayne Capps Greene Street’s - National Karaoke Contest Joe’s Underground - John Kolbeck Luck y Ladies Bar and Grill - Karaoke, Ladies’ Night Metro Coffeehouse - Irish Music Michael’s - Marilyn Adcock Mulligan’s Nitelife - DJ Patti’s - Pool Tournament Red Lion - Dancing Under the Influence Robbie’s Sports Bar - Ladies’ Night Somewhere in Augusta - Trivia Sports Pub and Grill - Trivia

Wednesday, 12th

last call 2701 Washington Road Augusta, GA 30909 706.738.8730 Behind Windsor Jewelers www.lastcallaugusta.com

Bhoomer’s Bar - Ladies’ Night Big Iron Saloon - Ladies’ Night Coconuts - DJ Coliseum - Wet ‘n’ Wild Talent Search Continuum - The Show Of f with Comedian Joe King Cotton Patch - Trivia with Mat t Stovall Coyote’s - Rhes Reeves, Shelley Watkins and the Coyote Ugly Band Docker’s - Free Pool D. Timm’s - Joe Patchen and the Blue Diamond Express Euchee Creek Sports Bar - Ladies’ Night Greene Street’s - National Karaoke Contest Honk y Tonk - The Duke Boys Hooters - Karaoke with Bill Tolber t Joe’s Underground - Keith “Fossill” Gregory Kokopelli’s - Ladies’ Night Logan’s Roadhouse - Trivia

Luck y Ladies Bar and Grill - Pool League Michael’s - Marilyn Adcock Mulligan’s Nitelife - DJ Playground - Jenga Competition Richard’s Place - Pool League Robbie’s Sports Bar - DJ Mykie G, Free Pool Silver Bullet Lounge - The Big Dogs Soul Bar - Live Jazz The Spot - Live DJ TGI Friday’s - Trivia Wheeler Tavern - Flashback and Company

Upcoming

Jucifer - Soul Bar - June 13 Evening of Salsa with Bio Ritmo - Marbury Center - June 14 Locobazooka featuring Sevendust, Filter and more - Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds July 6

Elsewhere

Chicago - Chastain Park, Atlanta - June 6 Drive-By Truckers, Cloud 10 - Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta - June 7 Harry Connick Jr. - Chastain Park, Atlanta June 7 Peter Murphy - Masquerade, Atlanta - June 8 Rick James, KC & The Sunshine Band Chastain Park, Atlanta - June 9 Tommy Lee - Ear thlink Live, Atlanta - June 9 Melissa Etheridge - Chastain Park, Atlanta June 10 Snoop Dog - The Tabernacle, Atlanta - June 10 Goo Goo Dolls - The Tabernacle, Atlanta - June 11 Dave Koz and Friends - Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta - June 13 KMFDM - Masquerade, Atlanta - June 13 Indigo Girls - Chastain Park, Atlanta - June 14-15 Ben Folds - Roxy Theatre, Atlanta - June 15 Brooks and Dunn - Philips Arena, Atlanta - June 16 Jewel - Chastain Park, Atlanta - June 17

Danzig - Roxy Theatre, Atlanta - June 18 Scorpions, Deep Purple - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta - June 19 Tweet - The Tabernacle, Atlanta - June 20 Michelle Branch - Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta - June 21 The B-52s, Inxs - Chastain Park, Atlanta - June 23 Elvis Costello - Chastain Park, Atlanta - June 24 Incubus, Hoobastank - Enter tainment and Spor ts Arena, Raleigh, N.C. - June 24; Cricket Arena, Charlot te, N.C. - June 25 They Might Be Giants, Superdrag - Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta - June 28 Jimmy Buffett - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta - June 29 Kenny Chesney - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta - July 3 Dave Matthews Band - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta - July 8 Heart - Chastain Park, Atlanta - July 8 Jeep World Outdoor Festival with Sheryl Crow, Train - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta July 11 Usher - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta - July 14 Alicia Keys - Chastain Park, Atlanta - July 22 John Mellencamp - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta - July 23 Ozzfest ‘02 - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta July 28 Many tickets are available through TicketMaster outlets, by calling 828-7700, or online at w w w.ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be available through Tix Online by calling 278-4TIX or online at w w w.tixonline.com. Night Life listings are subject to change without notice.

Deadline for inclusion in Night Life calendar is Tuesday at 4 p.m. Contact Rhonda Jones by calling 738-1142, fa xing 736-0443 or e-mailing to rhonda_jones@metspirit.com.

Club Directory Adams Nightclub - 738-8811 Aiken Brewing Co. - (803) 502-0707 American Legion Post 63 - 733-9387 The Backyard Tavern - 869-8695 Big Iron Saloon - 774-9020 Bhoomer’s Bar - 364-3854 Borders - 737-6962 Cafe Du Teau - 733-3505 Capri Cinema - Eighth and Ellis Street Charlie O’s - 737-0905 Club Incognito - 836-2469 Coconuts - 738-8133 Coliseum - 733-2603 Continuum - 722-2582 Cot ton Patch - 724-4511 Country Ranch - (803) 867-2388 Coyote’s - 560-9245 Crossroads - 724-1177 Docker’s - (803) 302-1102 D. Timm’s - 774-9500 Eagle’s Nest - 722-5541 Elks Lodge - 855-7162 Euchee Creek Spor ts Bar - 556-9010 Finish Line Cafe - 855-5999 Fishbowl Lounge - 790-6810 Fox’s Lair - 828-5600 Fraternal Order of Eagles - 790-8040 French Market Grille West - 855-5111 Gordon Club - 791-6780 Greene Street’s Lounge - 823-2002 Hangnail Gallery - 722-9899 Highlander - 278-2796 Honky Tonk - 560-0551 Hooters - 736-8454 Jerri’s Place - 722-0088 Joe’s Underground - 724-9457 Kokopelli’s - 738-1881 Last Call - 738-8730

95 Rock Presents

Logan’s Roadhouse - 738-8088 Lucky Ladies Bar and Grill - 651-0110 Marlboro Station - (803) 644-6485 Metro Coffeehouse - 722-6468 Michael's- 733-2860 Modjeska - 303-9700 Mulligan’s Nitelife - 738-1079 Nacho Mama’s - 724-0501 Par tridge Inn - 737-8888 Pat ti’s - 793-9303 The Playground - 724-5399 Pizza Joint - 774-0037 Private I - 793-9944 Rae’s Coastal Cafe - 738-1313 Red Lion Pub - 736-7707 Rhythm and Blues Exchange - 774-9292 Richard’s Place - 793-6330 Robbie’s Spor ts Bar - 738-0866 Ron’s Tavern - (803) 613-0255 Safari Lounge Aiken - (803) 641-1100 Salsa’s Bar & Grill - 855-6868 Shannon's - 860-0698 Shuck's - 724-7589 Sidestreets - 481-8829 Silver Bullet Lounge - 737-6134 Somewhere In Augusta - 739-0002 The Soul Bar - 724-8880 The Spot - (803) 819-0095 Spor ts Pub and Grill - 432-0448 Squeaky’s Tip-Top - 738-8886 Surrey Tavern - 736-1221 TGI Friday’s - 736-8888 Time Piecez - 828-5888 Treybon - 724-0632 Tropical Paradise - 312-8702 Veracruz - 736-4200 Wheeler Tavern - 868-5220 Whiskey Junction - (803) 649-0794

Hollywood

CREATIONS Magnum

J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrouds

Saturday, July 6th

Robbie Bobby

Tickets

$20 in advance

Junior

Russ

$25 day of show

Tickets are available at all Bailey's Communications locations, on 95rock.com or by calling 1-866-866-9938

June 6th at

COYOTE'S DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM • SHOW STARTS AT 8:00PM TICKETS ARE $5 IN ADVANCE • $8 DAY OF SHOW VIP SEATS ARE $10

2512 PEACH ORCHARD ROAD • 706-560-9245

M E T R O S P I R I T

Gates open at 10am

Rocky

73

www.locobazooka.com

News

74 M E T R O

of the

S P I R I T

Weird T

J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

ADVERTISING SALES RESUME & COVER LETTER Advertising Sales c/o The Metropolitan Spirit P.O. Box 3809 Augusta, GA 30914

706.738.1142

ALL REPLIES CONFIDENTIAL

The Metropolitan Spirit seeks experienced media sales people or people with qualified sales experience to sell display advertising. Excellent earnings, growth opportunity, and benefits.

wo 23-year-old California filmmakers told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that, as of early May, they had sold about 10,000 copies of their “Bumfights” video ($19.95), which entertains viewers with real fistfights and dangerous stunts willingly engaged in by actual homeless people (many of them intoxicated) on Las Vegas’s streets. Some participants say the video is a realistic portrayal of their violent, everyday existence, and the two filmmakers, Ray Laticia and Ty Beeson, professed sympathy for their subjects by subtitling the video “Cause for Concern.”

• The Denver Fire Department responded to an emergency call in April from the adjacent city of Montbello when a woman reported being trapped in her home by 3-foot-diameter tumbleweeds that had filled her yard and jammed against her house to a height of 16 feet.

A department lieutenant said there were “thousands” in the yard. (In January, residents of a Kennewick, Wash., neighborhood were deluged with tumbleweeds “as big as Buicks,” according to one man, but of particular concern were a small number that appeared to have been blown in from the nearby, highly contaminated Hanford nuclear reservation.)

Beyond Tough-Love Parenting • Recent Punishments: A father pleaded guilty to stuffing so much toilet paper down his 7-month-old daughter’s throat that some had to be surgically removed (Fairbanks, Alaska, May). A mother and stepfather were charged with forcing her 12-year-old son into a doghouse and blowing cigarette smoke at him through the door (Newark, Del., April). A man was sentenced to 90 days in jail for forcing his 7-year-old son to accompany him to a funeral home and to touch a corpse (North Platte, Neb., January). A 41-yearold woman, jealous to see her boyfriend out with her 16-year-old daughter, was convicted of attempted murder for dousing the girl with gasoline and setting her on fire, “to teach you a lesson you’ll never forget” (Miami, March).

The Continuing Crisis • Police in Georgetown, Ky., charged Georgetown College beauty pageant coordinator Kathy Wallace with assault in February after she allegedly roughed up contestant Keaton Lynch Brown, 18, who had insisted on, as her talent presentation, lassoing a stuffed pig onstage.

Said another contestant, “There was some controversy (between Wallace and Brown) over whether her talent was ladylike.”

• In January, South Africa’s Constitutional Court voted 5-4 to deny the petition of law graduate (and Rastafarian) Garreth Prince to practice law, citing his admission that he intends

to continue smoking marijuana heavily.

Said Prince, “(I)t’s my mission, man (to be a ‘dagga’-smoking lawyer). Mandela struggled for 27 years.”

• Hermilo Mendez, 28, behind bars in Dilley, Texas, and finally having the time to work on his long-desired divorce, wrote the county clerk in San Antonio in March to start the paperwork, but admitted that he needed some help, in that he could not remember his wife’s name. The couple had married in 1992 after a oneweek courtship, and she cleared out eight days after that. After some research, the clerk informed Mendez that his better half was “Violeta Sanchez Juarez” and that she had apparently long ago returned to Mexico.

• Found in Illinois: Two men doing minor roofing work at Fox Valley Blueprint in downtown Aurora, Ill., in May found a bucket filled with rain water, but when they poured off the water, they realized it was filled with approximately 1,000 human teeth. (At press time, police were still investigating.) And in April in a wooded area near Countryside, Ill., a passerby found an abandoned 55-gallon container with hazardous-material labels that was later revealed to contain either goat semen or pig semen, originally shipped by the Iowa firm Swine Genetics.

Least Competent Criminals • At the April trial of Anthony Lanza for driving the getaway car in a 1998 murder near St. Petersburg, Fla., the jury was deadlocked, 11-1, and Lanza, certain that it was 11-1 for acquittal, waived his right (against the advice of his lawyer) to a unanimous decision, which, if he had read the jury correctly, would have meant that he would go free. The judge accepted Lanza’s waiver, but the verdict happened to be 11-1 for conviction. Lanza (the son of a former, alleged Genovese family “capo”) was sentenced to life in prison and immediately challenged the outcome as unfair.

• Albuquerque, N.M., police arrested Amadeo Salguero, 21, in May and charged him with carjacking three people at gunpoint and making off with their Acura, which, according to a detective, contained one of the best stereo systems in town. Salguero was busted after he later called one of the victims and asked (according to police), “I don’t want there to be hard feelings, but, hey, how do you hook up your amp?” The call was traced to the cell phone of Salguero, who happens to live across the street from the scene of the carjacking.

Diversity in Education Policy • Earlier this year, Plainfield Memorial School (Norwich, Conn.) decided that it was so concerned about elementary school pupils’ privacy that it would not publish the last names of students making the honor roll (thus denying them traditional recognition in local newspapers).

But in April, KPRC-TV (Houston) revealed that several school districts around Houston routinely make publicly available the full name, address, phone number and photograph of every student in school under an exception to federal privacy law that allows “directory”-type information to be released without parental authorization.

— Chuck Shepherd © United Press Syndicate

Brezsny's

animals, and conquering heroes rather than struggling insects and the insides of clocks. The only potential downside of the current archetypal trend is that you may blow small problems out of proportion.

Fortunately, your billowing imagination is likely to come up with creative solutions that will dissolve the resulting karma.

Free Will Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Do you secretly long to learn to speak Norwegian or Navajo? This is a fine week to begin. Have you ever fantasized about sampling exotic cuisine in a quest to find a new favorite food? It’s the perfect moment to act on that fantasy. When you were younger, did you want to be a professional juggler when you grew up? It’s not too late. Wouldn’t it be fun to draw a self-portrait with your non-dominant hand? Yes, it would — especially now. Can I interest you in imagining you’re a zoo animal that is the ringleader of a mass escape? I hope so. Have you ever devoted an entire week of your life to being insanely curious and experimenting with serendipitous sensations?

This is the time and this is the place.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Once a year or so, you need me to peer into your past rather than your future; you require a postdiction instead of a prediction. Now is such a time. As I have ruminated on the astrological omens, I’ve become aware of old, half-buried residues that are re-emerging as a force in your life. I’ve sensed the return of dreams you abandoned prematurely, and a showdown with feelings you’ve been faking for so long you’ve forgotten they’re fake. Here, then, is my postdiction: Your future will be postponed until you update your relationships with those residues, that dream and those feelings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

My astrological ruminations weren’t enough to decode your destiny this week. I had to add a novel form of divination — videomancy. Prostrating myself in front of my blank TV screen, I prayed that I’d be guided to turn it on at the right moment to receive an omen about you. When I felt the spirit rise within me, I pushed the “power” button on the remote and pressed the “channel” button seven times. What came on the screen was a scruffily dressed mother and toddler in a thrift store. They bought a bedraggled baby doll dressed in a bear suit.

When they got home, the mom removed the doll’s costume to wash it. A wad of $100 bills fell out.

Bingo! I had my videomantic oracle. Here’s my interpretation of its meaning for your life, Scorpio: An underprivileged aspect of your psyche will soon make a valuable discovery by accident.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

My 11-year-old Taurus daughter Zoe has completed her first book of poetry. She calls the collection “Secret Freedom.” I have asked her to expound upon the meaning of her enigmatic title, but she has so far demurred — perhaps wanting to keep her secret freedom secret. Still, I can speculate on its implications. And I’m driven to do that as I meditate on your current astrological omens. They suggest you’re now communing with a liberating mystery, and that the best way to nurture it is to keep it private. What exactly will this mystery liberate you from? Your “mind-forg’d manacles” — poet William Blake’s term for the way we enslave our own imaginations?

Or a trap you got snared in because of a cohort’s karma? Maybe both.

Hold on, Leo. I’ve got a melodramatic prediction for you. Here we go. Quiet bursts of low-key but useful intuitions will erupt from your heart (not your brain).

If you pay reverent attention to them, you will be rewarded with a ripening of your emotional intelligence. This will in turn give you the bold ingenuity to gently smash an obstacle that has always interfered with your ability to know and be yourself. The opportunity to move into closer alignment with your soul’s purpose will scare the hell out of you, but somehow you’ll plow through the fear. By this time next week, you will be basking in the richest, most delicious sense of uncertainty you’ve known in many moons.

Acting on the authority vested in me by the messenger god Mercury, I hereby present you with a cosmic license to celebrate the radiant, fertile glory that is you. That’s right, Gemini. In honor of your birthday, several restrictions on your self-love have been waived. In fact, the Lords of Karma have promised not to exact retribution if you decide to create the First Church of [Your Name Here]. May

If you enter a bubble gum bubble-blowing contest this week, you’ll definitely win. A 14-incher is within your grasp. Your chances of succeeding at other activities involving expansion are also at a peak. I doubt if anyone will mind if you allow your ego to swell a bit, for instance. You’ll have excellent luck whenever you branch out or overflow. The shapes of the clouds will remind you of royal castles, magical

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Of all childcare, 49 percent is paid for off the books, as well as 63 percent of lawn care and 71 percent of astrological consultations. I mention this, Libra, because you will soon have a ripe opportunity to channel your talents into activities that are outside the reach of mainstream standards and customs. In other words, you can expect a proposition from the underground economy or the cultural fringe or the unregulated frontier. Are you game? Do you have the nerve to play on the edge of respectability?

I suggest that you begin the first worship service with readings from Gemini poet Walt Whitman’s book, “Song of Myself?”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

It’s time for your unbirthday, Sagittarius, that nervous holiday halfway between your birthdays when you suddenly acquire the supernatural power to read your own mind. To celebrate, I suggest three actions: Try to see the world through the eyes of people who are most unlike you; aggressively mess with mysteries that have always threatened to make you feel like a failure; and pull off a ballsy new rebellion against yourself every day. During your unbirthday season, you should ask millions of questions, especially this one: How can you know what you are unless you experiment with being what you’re not?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

New York Times Crossword Puzzle 1 5 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

23 24 28 29

ACROSS Binge Senior moment?

Urban abodes, for short Meteorological effect Kachina doll makers Marveled aloud Plugging away Be against Aerosol targets Advice from Ann Landers, part 1 Krispy ___ doughnuts Supporting posts It might precede “pfft” 60’s do

33 34 36 37 42 43 44 47 48 51 53 55 59 62 63

Singer Wahlberg of NKOTB Cruise lines?

Constituent of biotite Advice, part 2 What Horton heard Connects (with) 1982 war zone “Fargo” director Joel Slip a ___ Former name in late-night talk Chili additive End of the advice Massenet heroine See 9-Down The best

64 65 66 67 68

69

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE G U I L D

A N N O Y

S O L E

T W E A K

B I O L O K

S T A V E

P I N E

S E E D P C O R O D E N A S R T H W A I A N G R T H D 5 S 5

B E H 1 1 S S T T E P R S A P I R I S

E A R P

A K E D L I D E E D G E D E P T 6 O N 6 T U B A T E L E A U R P L P E E P C R A T E C O N A O T S

H O T P L A T E Z U L U

R O O T H A I R S

B I A F G S

10

S C E N A

13

K N O T

K Y R I E

W 8 I E R

H 8 E N S

11 12 21 22 25

26 27 30 31

Literary middle name City near Utah Lake Writer Wiesel Sen. Specter Where Venus Flytrap worked, on an old sitcom Charter

DOWN “Much obliged!”

Saturday matinees of yesteryear Antipasto tidbits Tribal figure Terrific, in slang Boxer’s attire Beethoven’s Ninth, e.g.

Paws Cry sometimes accompanied by a 62-Across No Neanderthal, he Funny Margaret ___ Lingus Antiwar grp.

“Stick ’em up!”

Advanced religious deg.

F. Murray Abraham feature: Abbr.

“Good going!”

Snorkel, fins, etc.

Not to Split

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

29

30

31

32

34 38

13

25

26

27

48

49

50

33 35

39

36 40

41

43

42 44

45

46

51

47 53

52 55

56

57

54

58

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

59

12

60

61

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Congratulations! You have an astrological mandate to commune with states of ecstasy this week. And I do mean the real thing: not just mildly diverting happiness or goofy pleasure, but rather delirious, over-thetop rapture. To assist the cosmos in bringing you the fullness of your juicy fate, take a few moments now to brainstorm about what adventures are most likely to deliver you to the delight you so richly need and deserve. These should not be impossible-to-attain fantasies like hang-gliding over the Serengeti tomorrow or making love with Brad Pitt or Jennifer Aniston. Stick to experiences that are distinctly possible, even if they are at the frontiers of your ability to create.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your key symbols for the coming days: a night-sea crossing; Jonah in the belly of the whale; a treasure chest dislodged from its hiding place in the earth by a flood. Most reliable source of information: your dreams. Totemic animal: octopus. Special number: 44. Secret password: superconductor. Methods for building soul power: taking ritual baths; being naked for hours; singing songs you consider sacred.

Inspirational role model: Dante Alighieri on his way out of the Inferno. Pop culture book likely to be most helpful: Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero with a Thousand Faces.”

— © Rob Brezsny You Can Call Rob Brezsny, day or night, for your Expanded Weekly Horoscope

1-900-950-7700

$1.99 per minute • 18 & over • Touchtone phone required • C/S 612-373-9785 • www.freewillastrology.com/

Let dino’s do your summer picnic DRIVETHRU

24

28

11

22

23

37

10

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

“Dear Dr. Good Vibes: I’m sorry to report that your bright and cheery predictions for my future did not come true. The gods have laid the cosmic smackdown upon me. My metaphorical buttocks are still smarting.

I don’t blame you, mind you. It is entirely my fault.

My wishes were different from what the gods wished for me; I was utterly out of sync with the grand scheme of things. My question now is: Being that I am in the habit of desiring pleasures that are good for my ego but bad for my soul, how do I break the habit? Contrite Cappy.” Dear Contrite: Not blaming others, but rather taking responsibility for your actions is the best way. And you’ve just done that.

Call ahead 706-228-4476

TAKEOUT

GREEK GYRO GREEK SOUVLAKI GREEK SALADS CHICAGO DOGS ITALIAN SANDWICHES BURGERS HOMEMADE BAKLAVA NESTLE ICE CREAM Open Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday 11am-9:30pm Closed Sunday

Puzzle by Lois Sidway 32 34 35 37 38 39 40 41 45

Some nerve Like some clearances Lt. Kojak “The Aba ___ Honeymoon” Basin item Letters from Crete Legal conclusion?

Hoisting device Choirs may sing in it

46 48 49 50 52 54

Small songbird Spicy cuisine What might prevent a strike?

Prepare (for) “Cool, man!”

In imitation of

56 57 58 59 60 61

Burglar’s worry, maybe ___ there Many a sub Bygone carrier Part of a guffaw Entirely

Answers to any clues in this puzzle are available by touch-tone phone: 1-900-285-5656 ($1.20 per minute).

Annual subscriptions are available for the best of Sunday crosswords from the last 50 years: 1-888-7-ACROSS.

“Where The South Meets The Midwest” Greek/Chicago style food

Bi-Lo Shopping Center 500 Fury's Ferry Road, Suite 101 Martinez, GA 30907

228-4476

75 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

76 M E T R O

Why Wait In Line? Come On In And Dine!

S P I R I T

SINCE 1956

World Famous BBQ & Ribs including our

96% fat free T-Loin 97% fat free Turkey

J U N E

Ask about our

“Old Fashioned Pit Cooked”

Catering Services!

6

2250 Sconyers Way • Augusta, GA (706) 790-5411

Thursday • Friday • Saturday 10 am - 10 pm Convenient Drive-Thru

fax (706) 790-1505

Wherever you go, you're always at home. Wherever you go, you're always at home.

Parts • Accessories • New and Pre-Owned Units LP Station • 10 Bay Service Area • Dumping Station

3 8 4 4 WA S H I N GTO N R O A D • M A R T I N E Z , G A 3 0 9 0 7 • 8 6 3 - 6 2 9 4

SM

Wherever you go, you're always at home.

Selling Fun Since 1968

SM

Wherever you go, you're always at home.

SM

SM

Wherever you go, you're always at home. Wherever you go, you're always at home.

SM

SM

2 0 0 2

F

or two years, I’ve been desperately in love with my best guy friend. He and I dated last year, but broke up for reasons still unclear to me. Actually, our relationship wasn’t much of one; he’d hold my hand or hug me if I made him, but it never got further than that. Still, we went every where together, and he paid for dates, and otherwise behaved as if we were in a relationship. This confused me, and when I asked him about it, he broke up with me. Six weeks later, we’re friends again. He spends most of his time with me, and always shows up at my door unexpected. Yet, if anyone asks him whether we’re back together, he’ll defensively bark “No!” On some days, he won’t have any thing to do with me. He’s said he just isn’t interested in girls (or guys ... in case you were wondering). Well, no one makes me feel the way he does. I’m afraid if I bring up his odd behavior, I’ll lose his friendship. Why does he treat me like a girlfriend one minute and a stranger the nex t?

—Friendly Fire Granted, this guy does seem like the per fect boy friend; that is, apar t from the personality pat terned af ter a clogged sinus and his notion of wild sex — grudgingly let ting you hold his hand. He’s actually the per fect project boy — a lump of unresolved issues covered by a thin, boy friend-toned veneer. Where he and other guys like him belong is not on a date with you, but bagged up with a hot glue gun and plastic tubes of glit ter and stacked on the shelves of craf t stores.

No one makes you feel the way he does?

You mean, like you’re eleven and your mom just bought you a bag of furry acrylic yarn balls so you can turn your Kleenex box into a French poodle? Geneticists have yet to explore the widespread evidence that women have a craf ting gene, which first manifests itself in childhood in the need to glue glit terdusted elbow macaroni to every bare sur face in sight. In adulthood, in its most harmless form, it causes some women to spend countless hours and thousands of dollars handcraf ting household items that can be purchased for $9.99 or less in the housewares depar tment at Target.

You, unfor tunately, couldn’t content yourself with decoupaging your toilet seat or even with sewing a chintz mud ruf fle and match-

ing chintz cur tains for your car. Instead, you spent two years trying to plant daf fodils on this guy’s mountain of psychological issues.

Two years hopefully stenciling lit tle hear ts around his every boy friend-like noise and gesture — although even you would admit that he looks only remotely boy friend-like (and only when you squint at him from the side on a pitch black February 31st).

What’s wrong with the guy? Who knows — maybe somebody stole his Ho Ho’s when he was three. Figuring that out isn’t the stuf f of a romantic par tnership; it’s something that should be covered by his health insurance.

Were you involved with a fully-assembled grownup, your relationship would be about the two of you instead of about one pondering the other’s oddball behavior. Learn to live with this guy’s mysteries (and whatever limited friendship he’s willing to provide when he takes a break from his charming impressions of a stubbed toe). Throw aside any lingering notions of kneading him into a boy friend in favor of more remunerative craf t-tivities; for example, macrame-ing all the insulation in your parents’ at tic, gold-leafing your trash, and/or crocheting a giant refrigerator cozy.

I met a guy, very briefly, on my way out of a party. I thought he’d ask me out, but he seemed content to trade witty banter via email ... for weeks! I finally nudged him into meeting. I thought we had a great time. But, immediately afterward, I found myself trapped in emailland yet again. Why won’t this guy stop writing and start dating?

—Cursored I eat 7-11 sushi. Sadly, this isn’t a downscale-chic name for some pricey handroll with a white-bread theme. It’s literally sushi from 7-11. I’m careful to avoid reading the ingredients, which I suspect include a few par ts of the fish I’d rather not know I’m eating, like hooves and furry ears.

Email relationships are the 7-11 sushi of the dating world. You get the illusion that you’re get ting close to somebody ... without actually get ting close enough to see whether he’s got somebody else behind the electronic cur tain painting red stripes on the “crab.” Inform this guy that you’re now available for wit ty banter in any form but Geneva 12-point type. If he doesn’t bite, move on to a man who shares your desire for a relationship, or at least a series of dates, as opposed to a lifelong homework assignment.

— © 2002, Amy Alkon

Got A Problem?

Write Amy Alkon 171 Pier Ave., Box 280 • Santa Monica, CA 90405 or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com

77 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6

LIFE CAN’T WAIT SWPF, easygoing, employed, enjoys flea markets, church, fun events.

ISO SCM, N/S, 56-65. Full of love. Ad# 4069 TODAYS THE DAY SBPF, 32, new to area, children, seeks a good man, 32-45. Serious-minded only need apply. Ad# 4061

DREAMS INTO REALITY Quiet, reserved SBF, 46, author, loves swimming, boating, tennis, long walks, the gym, cake decorating, keyboard, ISO 40-52, thoughtful guy. Ad# 4053 ARE WE COMPATIBLE? DBF, very spiritual, sincere, honest, friendly, intelligent, romantic, stable, enjoy cooking, outdoors, movies, seeking BM, 37-45, with same qualities/interests for LTR. Ad# 3695

HELLO TALL MEN! 5’4”, full-figured, brown hair, friendly, 28, SWF, grad student going for Masters, varied interests, animals. ISO N/S SWM, 24-33. Ad# 4060

ISO OF A CHALLENGE Attractive BPF, physically fit, petite, enjoys movies, dining out, traveling, shopping. ISO white collar, WPM, 36-50, 5’9”+. Ad# 3693

GOOD-HEARTED DWF, 61, 5’9”, honest, neat in appearance, with a good sense of humor. ISO D/SWM, 60-70, who’s honest and caring. Ad# 3697

WOMAN WITH CHARACTER SBF, 40, college, enjoys many interests. ISO quality times with SM, 38-45. Ad# 4033

SPRING FEVER SWF, early 40s, 5’6”, 136lbs., college educated, extroverted, enjoys camping, country living, animals, traveling. Seeking similar SWM, 40-50, with similar interests. Ad# 3696 MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY SWF, 5’7”, red hair, green eyes, full-figured, 34, goodlooking, clean, sociable, enjoys quiet times, sewing, movies, cooking, ISO SM, 32-43. Ad# 4041 MY HEART’S DREAM SBF, 38, 155lbs., 5’2”, reddish blonde, warm, fun, writer, enjoys life, bowling, basketball, music, singing, ISO SM, 25-44. Ad# 4046 NO NONSENSE GIRL SBF, 20, 5’7”, 145lbs., medium size, sociable, ISO outgoing, spontaneous, fun-loving, humorous, honest, serious-minded SM, 20-35. Leave message. Ad# 4056

BE MY BOYFRIEND Shy, soft-spoken, 39, fullfigured BF, 5’8”, N/S, children at home, enjoys church, fishing, movies, ISO BM, honest, 30-55, drug-free, N/D. Ad# 4026 WAITING FOR YOU Attractive BF, 28, 5’7”, medium build, enjoys dining, cooking, shopping, music and good conversations. Seeking SBM, 34-58, for sincere friendship. Ad# 3675 ANGEL EYES SWF, 21, 5’6”, brown hair/eyes, beautiful smile, enjoys having fun. Waiting to meet a charming SWM, 19-29, with gentleman qualities. Ad# 3671 BE MY KING Are you SBM, 38-49, seeking a serious relationship?

I’m an attractive, very outgoing BF, 43, who enjoys dining, reading, sports.

Ad# 3674

1 THING LEADS 2 Another! Start as friends with this BF, 26, who likes cuddling and quality times.

Looking to meet a compatible M, 20-55. Ad# 3664

ROMANTIC? CALL ME! Friendly BF, 46, 5’8”, 170lbs., hobbies are music, bands, picnics and walking.

Seeking BM, 40-50, for friendship. Ad# 3615

SHY AT FIRST BF, 42, enjoys evenings out, movies, reading and attending church. Seeks SBM, 4252, with similar interests, for relationship. Ad# 3672

HAPPY ME SWF, 5’6”, 138lbs., green eyes, reddish blond hair, enjoys movies, walks and good conversation. ISO SWM, 40-55, honest and outgoing. Ad# 3605

JUST FRIENDS Attractive SWF, 28, 128lbs., N/S, with no kids, enjoys movies and the outdoors.

ISO SWM, 18-32, to build a friendship with. Ad# 2824 ANSWER MY PRAYER Attractive S ebony woman, 29, 5’3”, black hair, loves reading, church, going out.

ISO man, 28-35. Christian a plus. Ad# 3560 CAN IT BE YOU? SBF, 49, 5’5”, enjoys life, dining, church, parks, walks, seeking similar in SM, 55-60, maybe LTR. Ad# 3650 HAPPY TOGETHER Laid-back, easygoing SWF, 32, 5’7”, plus-sized, brown hair/eyes, enjoys movies, bowling, baking, looking for sincere, honest SM, 32-45.

Ad# 3633 WISHING YOU THE BEST SBF, 40, 5’7”, outgoing, likes walking, concerts, plays, church, seeking respectful, active SBM, 3844, with good morals. Ad# 3632 HERE WITH ME Sweet, open, outgoing, intelligent SBF, 20, 5’5”, 130lbs., likes movies, dining out, walking, searching for cute SWM, 18-30. Ad# 3646 HERE WITH ME SWF, 43, 5’2”, full-figured, outgoing, fun, easygoing, likes yard sales, cooking, flea markets. Desires SWM, 44-52, to share good times with. Ad# 3628 BEHIND MY BLUE EYES Slim, attractive DWF, 46, auburn hair, blue eyes, ISO DWM, 46-56, to spend time with. Are you ready? Ad# 2818

To purchase more than your free 20 words, at $1.00 per word, please send your name, address, phone # and personal ad, along with a check or money order (payable to NVS Interactive Media) or Visa or MasterCard, including expiration date and signature to PO Box 1571, Ext. 533, Williamsville, NY 14231. (10 word minimum / 45 word maximum)

For customer service, call 1-800-783-6019 ext.533

or e-mail us at support@nvsmedia.com.

Please include x533 in the subject line.

ABBREVIATIONS M F W J ISO N/S

Male Female White Jewish In search of...

Non-smoker

B H A P N/D NA

Black Hispanic Asian Professional Non-Drinker Native American

D C S WW LTR

Divorced Christian Single Widowed Long-term Relationship Double Dater

BE HONEST SF, 60, enjoys good conversations, going to Church, yard sales, music, seeking SM, 50-70, N/S, likes to go to Church. Ad# 3606 GOOD GIRL HUNTING SWF, attractive, blonde, hazel eyes, looks 35, 5’4”, 140lbs. Seeking tall, handsome WM, 32-42, with oldfashioned values, enjoys having fun. Ad# 2813 HONESTY A MUST SWF, 42, 5’4”, 180lbs., long-haired, hardworking, easygoing, likes animals, dining, quiet times, laughter, the lake. Seeks N/S, honest SWM, 35-45. Ad# 3590 FOR GOOD COMPANY SWF, 62, 5’6”, 130lbs., adventurous, into gardening, antiques, dining, sports. Seeks SWM, 55-75, for conversation, friendship.

Ad# 3591 NO GAME PLAYERS Fun-loving, honest, loyal SWCF, 46, 5’4”, 160lbs., brown hair, loves camping, fishing, NASCAR, looking for serious, sincere SWCM, 38-55. Ad# 3558 WHERE ARE YOU? SBF, 29, 5’3”, likes going to church, reading, sports, seeking SBM, 28-35, with similar interests, to get to know better. Ad# 3560 ISO MR. RIGHT Shy, laid-back SBF, 23, 5’9”, 195lbs., loves music, traveling, bowling, movies, dining out, looking for SBM, 23-35, with similar qualities. Ad# 3565 TABLE FOR TWO SWF, 57, 5’4”, blond hair, green eyes, easygoing, outgoing, enjoys cooking, fishing, reading, NASCAR, ISO honest, respectful S/DWM, 57-65. Ad# 3563 GENTLEMAN FOR ME? WWWF, 60, smoker, attractive, blonde, enjoys dancing, learning golf, socializing, the outdoors, seeking WPM, 50s-60s, mustache or beard a plus. Ad# 3557 LOOKING 4 LOVE SWF, 22, outgoing, fun, looking for SWM, 25-35, for friendship, possible LTR. Ad# 3193 GIVE ME A CALL SWF, 50, looking for friendship, possible LTR with SWM, 48-53. Ad# 3196

BEING YOURSELF SBF, 27, N/S, 5’6”, 180lbs., brown eyes/hair, openminded, fun-loving, enjoys bowling, poetry, movies, quiet evenings. Seeking strong-minded SBM, 26-39.

Ad# 3195 PICK UP THE PHONE All thoughtful, respectful, drug-free SBPCM, 40-55, this SBF, 49, 5’4”, 165lbs., N/S, who enjoys dining, music, picnics, bowling, softball, wants you. Ad# 3200 MUCH MORE!!

SWF, 32, 5’3”, full-figured, reddish/brown hair, brown eyes, enjoys swimming, poetry, horseback riding, shooting pool. ISO secure, respectful SWM, 29-49.

Ad# 3187 NO GAMES!!

SBF, 33, N/S, full-figured, enjoys reading, long drives, the outdoors, seeking caring, understanding SBM, 25-38. Ad# 3551 SOMEONE JUST FOR ME DWPF, 44, 5’5”, 135lbs., very pretty, ethereal, enjoys gardening, reading, working, animals. ISO SCM, 4050, with similar interests.

Ad# 2809 A STRONG WOMAN SBF, 28, 5’10”, 170lbs., outgoing, friendly, sociable, enjoys running, walking, biking, movies. Seeks SM, 24-37, for friendship. Ad# 3174 ISO MILITARY MAN Down-to-earth SF, 39, drugfree, looking for military SM, 28-42, in good shape, knows what he wants in life, for fun and LTR. Ad# 3176 WE SHOULD MEET SWF, 30, 5’5”, full-figured, shy, into movies, reading, intelligent conversation, basketball. Seeks SM, 2839, confident, for friendship.

Ad# 3159 ALL THIS AND MORE SWF, 33, 5’3”, 125lbs., green-eyed redhead, affectionate, ambitious, student, enjoys travel, sporting events. Seeking SM, 30-43, honest, friendly, intelligent, family-oriented. Ad# 3164 NO GAMES PLEASE! SBF, 32, outgoing, down-toearth, smoker, likes long walks, church, travel, cooking, dining. Seeking SHM, 30-45, stable, secure, for friendship. Ad# 3171 WAIT AND SEE SWF, 62, 5’6”, blond hair, blue eyes, loves camping, fishing, boating, walking, seeking SWM, 70, with similar interests. Ad# 3156 UNDER THE STARS SWF, 52, enjoys fishing, dancing, spending time with grand children, seeking SWM, 50-58, to spend quality time with. Ad# 3144 CAN WE MEET? SWF, 57, 5’4”, blonde, personable, loves reading fiction, dancing. Seeks SWM, 57-63, for friendship. Ad# 3132

We Purchase Fine Swiss Watches, Estate Jewelry and Diamonds.

Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm 2635 Washington Road | Augusta, Georgia 30904 | 706.738.7777 www.windsorjewelers.net WERE U BORN 6/20/51?

Tall, slim, attractive woman, auburn hair, light complexioned, seeking tall, attractive WM, born June 20, 1951. No other responders please! Ad# 2771 LOOKING FOR YOU HF, 28, brown hair, likes good conversations, sports, and having fun. Looking to build a friendship with a SBM, 20-40. Ad# 3084 MAKE ME SMILE BF, 23, has a great personality, likes laughter and having fun. Seeking SM, 24-35, for friendship, possibly more. Ad# 3087 GETTING TO KNOW U WF, 26, 5’8”, 155lbs., red hair, green eyes, enjoys traveling, sports, and spending time with friends.

Searching for a SM, 23-36.

Ad# 3106 WORTH YOUR WHILE Friendly, easygoing, laidback SWF, 20, 5’5”, 150lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, loves music, dancing, horseback riding, ISO SWM, 22-26.

Ad# 3099 WAITING TO HAPPEN DWF, 45, 5’4”, brown hair, green eyes, likes sports, music, dining out, searching for serious, honest, hardworking SWM, 40-55.

Ad# 3107 TAKE MY BREATH AWAY Hardworking WF, 38, 5’4”, 100lbs., brown hair/eyes, enjoys biking, watersports, cooking, and travel. ISO WM, 35-50, for possible LTR. Ad# 2767 BE MY FRIEND SWF, 56, 5’4”, 160lbs., green-eyed, personable, loves dancing, reading.

Seeks SWM, 62+, for friendship. Ad# 3059 LOVING YOU BF, 25, 5’10”, 170lbs., seeks a BM, 25-35, who is honest and trustworthy, for quality time and romance.

Ad# 3046 NEEDING YOU Outgoing, friendly, BF, 5’8”, likes dining out, movies, basketball and long walks.

Looking for M, 21-31, with similar interests. Ad# 3049

LOVES GOD Hazel-eyed brunette DWCF, 48, 5’7”, enjoys nature, cooking, movies, reading. ISO honest, financially secure SCM, 45-55, for friends first, possible LTR. Ad# 3051 TREAT ME RIGHT! Outgoing DWF, 37, N/S, has kids, seeks true, honest, stable SWM, 28-48, N/S, for dining, movies, walks, and quiet times. Ad# 3035 SHARE WITH ME Brown-eyed SBF, 26, 5’, 100lbs., humorous, likes good conversations, 3-D puzzles, movies, reading.

ISO SWM, 21-28, for quality time. Ad# 3006 GOOD-HEARTED SWF, 44, 5’2”, 145lbs., redhead, green-eyed, humorous, enjoys reading, the outdoors. Seeking SM, 3552, with similar interests.

Ad# 3009 LET’S CUDDLE WF, 41, 5’6”, 138lbs., hazel eyes, brown hair, outgoing, likes cooking, fishing, hunting, NASCAR. ISO SWM, 37-48, for friendship. Ad# 3014 LET’S HAVE FUN BF, 20, 5’6”, 140lbs., friendly, loves having fun, likes movies, dining, bowling, sports. ISO SWM, 18-36, with similar interests. Ad# 3021 LET’S MEET SF, 40, 5’5”, 160lbs., brown eyes, friendly, sensitive, enjoys movies, clubs, music, children. ISO outgoing SM, 30-50, for possible LTR. Ad# 3025 GIVE ME A CHANCE BF, 55, 5’1”, 145lbs., browneyed, friendly, outgoing, enjoys dancing, movies, walks. ISO SBM, 55-60, who’s easygoing, understanding, friendship first.

Ad# 3028 ISO A GOOD MAN Outgoing SBF, 18, N/S, funloving, enjoys movies, dancing and wrestling. ISO SBM, 19-20, who likes the same things. Ad# 2979 LET’S BE FRIENDS SBF, 21, new in town, 5’8”, 195lbs., enjoys movies, music, long walks and more. ISO SBM, 20-30, for friendship first. Ad# 2992

CAN WE GET TOGETHER SWF, 53, 5’, 145lbs., shy, loves the outdoors, mountains, traveling. ISO SM, 4868, who’s tall, honest, sincere, for possible LTR. Ad# 2964 CAREER MINDED SWF, 30, 5’6”, blonde hair, blue eyes, 135lbs., enjoys golf, tennis, music, outdoors, traveling, dining. ISO SWPM, 27-36, for friendship. Ad# 2976 STRONG WILL SBF, 45, outgoing, attractive, youthful, enjoys writing, music, traveling.

Seeking mature, strongwilled SBM, 35-48, for friendship. Ad# 2956 LET’S GET TOGETHER! Outgoing, humorous SBF, 24, 5’5”, 135lbs., N/S, enjoys writing and sports.

Seeking independent, affectionate SM, 20-36, for LTR. Ad# 2948 ISO CARING GENTLEMAN Pleasant SWF, 71, 5’5”, 125lbs., brown hair/eyes, enjoys fishing. Seeks caring, giving SWM, 69-74, for friendship, card playing, dining out. Ad# 2744 DOWN HOME GIRL DBF, 48, 5’6”, 175lbs., no kids, loves dining out, football, gardening. Seeking SBCM, for companionship.

Ad# 2904 LONELY IN NEED Aiken resident, WWWF, 74, easygoing, youthful, enjoys gardening, crafts, flea markets, yard sales, walking.

ISO WM, 65+. Ad# 2737 CALLING MR. RIGHT Full-figured, 48 year-old WWWF, seeking SWPM, 45-65, for companionship and possible LTR. Enjoys music, movies, walks and travel. Ad# 2739 ISO UNIQUE MAN Attractive SBF, 35, likes dining, sports, going out.

Seeking attractive, openminded, sensitive M, 30-45, for friendship or more. Local calls only. Ad# 2735 MAKE ME SMILE SWF, 27, 5’10”, brown hair/eyes, shy at first, likes fishing, camping. Seeking SM, 25-37, for fun and possibly more. Ad# 2913

"Continued on the next page"

This publication is a community, family publication. Anything appearing in Datemaker must be appropriate for all ages. Participants in Datemaker must be 18 years or older. Datemaker is restricted to individuals seeking personal, monogamous relationships. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject ads and voice introductions that do not meet the standards of acceptance of this newspaper. This publication assumes no liability for the content or reply of a personal advertisement.

Readers and advertisers may wish to consider taking appropriate safeguards in responding to ads and arranging meetings. Callers to the 1-900 system will be charged $1.99 per minute on their monthly phone bill. Touchtone phone callers will be given instructions on how to respond to a specific ad, browse male or female greetings and use Datematch. For best reception, cordless telephones are not recommended. Use of this column for business solicitation will be prosecuted. CH/AS 5/31/02 533

2 0 0 2

78 M E T R O S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

"Continued from previous page" CARES ABOUT OTHERS SWF, 37, 5’8”, 185lbs., long auburn hair, friendly, cheerful, honest, sincere, loves reading, writing, traveling.

ISO honest SM, 30-45. Ad# 2922

SHARE MY LOVE SWM, 60, ISO F, 18-50, knows how to laugh and have a nice time together.

Ad# 4042 SO LITTLE TIME WM, 43, 6’4”, gentle giant, brown hair, touch of gray, laid-back, talker, ISO sociable SF, 38-46, who loves the outdoors. Ad# 4058

WELCOME TO MY LIFE SWCF, 47, 5’9”, 120lbs., green eyes, no children, seeking N/S SWCM, 30-50, for friendship and possibly more. Ad# 2901

LISTEN UP Enjoys bowling, plus more.

SM, 22, 6’3”, 165lbs., dark brown hair, outgoing, construction worker, ISO SF, 22-35. Ad# 3689

YOU NEED TO CALL SWF, 45, 5’9”, 165lbs., brown hair/eyes, outgoing, social, enjoys a variety of activities. Seeking active, fun, tall SWM, 40-50. Ad# 2905

HOPEFUL ROMANTIC 6’3”, 176lbs., blue eyes, not too skinny, outgoing, great guy, health nut, artistic, likes wrestling, cooking.

Seeking laid-back girl, 1925, like-minded interests.

Ad# 4025

ARE YOU TRUSTWORTHY? Honest, loyal SWF, 45, 5’4”, 155lbs., brown hair, loves to sing, dance, swim, fish. ISO SWM, 38-55, for companionship. Ad# 2909 THOMSON OR AUGUSTA AREA DWF, attractive, N/S, N/D, good personality, easygoing, enjoys movies, mountains, and walks. Seeks stable WM, 48-62, similar interests, for friendship, relationship. Ad# 2732 LET’S CONNECT Cool, crazy BF, 30, 6’, enjoys travel, bowling, basketball, singing. Looking for special, sensitive BM, 2634, 5’11”. Ad# 2722 NOT AFRAID SBF, 40, 5’6”, black hair, attractive, outgoing, friendly, enjoys fishing, walks, dancing, dining, movies, cooking, entertainment.

ISO SM, 40-60, for LTR. Ad# 2883 LOOKING FOR YOU SBF, 42, 5’5”, enjoys cards, movies. ISO SBM, 42-55, understanding, kind, loves children, for friendship first.

Ad# 2886 ROMANCE IS THE KEY SBF, 50, 5’7”, 177lbs., saltn-pepper hair, romantic, fun, enjoys fishing, traveling. ISO SBM, 49-70, who’s sincere, open, for friendship. Ad# 2890 MY WISH LIST: A wholesome, family-oriented, enthusiastic, gainfully employed SWPM, 40-50, sought by attractive, charming Santa’s helper, SWPF, loving, spontaneous, broad interests. Ad# 2719

HARDWORKING MAN SWM, 36, brown hair/eyes, tall, 185lbs., people person, employed, ISO SF, 24-37, intelligent, pretty, with mixed interests. Friendship first.

Ad# 3653

BE YOURSELF SBM, 35, 6’, 180lbs., humorous, down-to-earth, enjoys church, jogging, movies, seeking SBF, 3040, with same qualities. Ad# 3598 CUDDLE WITH ME SWCM, 21, 5’8”, 200lbs., blond hair, enjoys going to Church, varied interests.

ISO SWCF, 21, with similar interests. Ad# 3604

ISO YOU SHCM, 51, loves cooking, working out, martial arts, seeking sweet, caring SF, 30-55, to spend the rest of my life with. Ad# 3575 NEW TO ADS Outgoing, fun SBM, 38, 5’8”, black hair, 165lbs., government job, looking for SF, 28-40. What do you like to do? Ad# 3199 R U INTERESTED? SBM, 42, 5’8”, 160lbs., light complexion, enjoys baseball, movies, park walks, cooking, country music, movies. Seeking SWF, fullfigured, intelligent, understanding. Ad# 3180

GOING TO THE RACES! SWM, 23, 5’10”, 150lbs., adventurous, smoker, likes the outdoors, sports, racing, dining, wrestling, movies.

Seeking outgoing SF, 1835, for friendship. Ad# 3172 LET’S MEET Secure, good-natured SWM, 26, 6’2”, blue-eyed, sandy blond hair. Seeks ambitious SF, 19-27. Ad# 3080 WATCH THE SUNRISE SBM, 25, 6’9”, 225lbs., has a wide variety of interests, looking for an outgoing, sweet, caring SF, 20-39, for friendship and possibly more. Ad# 3141

COOL DUDE Crazy, sexy SBM, 26, 5’8”, 155lbs., good-shape, lifts weights, gym, music, cooks, good food and movies. ISO SF, 18-35, with similar interests. Ad# 4063

HERE I AM Retired DWM, 60, 185lbs., likes traveling, animals, going to church, seeks a nice, lovely lady, for companionship. Ad# 3645 CALL ME SBM, 39, very pleasant, lovable, likes sports, plays, dramas, seeks a nice lady with a beautiful smile, down-to-earth. Ad# 3580 LET’S ENJOYS LIFE SWM, 31, 5’8”, 180lbs., brown hair, green eyes, outgoing, enjoys movies, dining out, seeks outgoing, funny SWF, 25-45. Ad# 3613

WHERE MY HEART IS Friendly DWM, 58, 5’10”, 190lbs., enjoys shooting pool, political research, cooking, looking for honest, healthy SWF, 46-56, for serious LTR. Ad# 3115 MILITARY MAN SWM, 34, 5’11”, 220lbs., fun-loving, easygoing, likes movies, quiet evenings, dancing, R&B, classic rock music. Seeks SBF, 29-40.

Ad# 3057

COULD BE YOU WM, 37, 6’, 220lbs., who’s the outdoorsy type, likes hunting, NASCAR and walking. Interested in meeting a F, 28-44. Ad# 3048

MUST BE STABLE SBM, 39, 6’4”, 250lbs., outgoing, energetic, openminded, friendly, likes having fun. Seeks lady who’s energetic, open-minded, attractive and financially secure. Ad# 3651

MAGIC AND ROMANCE SBM, 24, 5’7”, 168lbs., enjoys movies, working out and music. ISO honest, down-to-earth, childless SF, 25-35, N/S, for friendship first. Ad# 2822

GUY SWEET TALK SWM, 6’2”, 240lbs., blue eyes, brown hair, 52, dating first, possible relationship.

Enjoys walking, hand holding and talks. Seeking SWM, 30-40, with feelings.

Ad# 3690

SOMEWHERE OUT THERE SBM, 39, 5’6”, 160lbs., outgoing, honest, likes Blockbuster nights, attending church, fun times.

Seeks SF, 27-44, feminine, open, respectful. Ad# 3083

MAGIC MOMENTS Down-to-earth WM, 60, 5’8”, 165lbs., enjoys movies, sports, long walks, dining, quiet evenings at home. Seeking SWF, 53-60, for possible LTR. Ad# 2827

STAND PROUD Military man, B, 6’1”, 205lbs., black hair, nice smile, enjoys reading, laughter, basketball, seeking lady, 20-28. Let’s chill!

Ad# 4067

A GOOD FRIEND WANTED HM, 26, 5’9”, 220lbs., brownish black hair, very outgoing, likes photography, traveling, cultural activities, and movies. Seeking SF, 23-27, for relationship. Ad# 3114

JUST KICK IT SBM, 24, 5’9”, shy at first, likes wrestling, bowling, theater. Seeks SBF, 21-31, medium build, fun-loving, to kick it with. Ad# 3082

www.metspirit.com

GIVE YOUR BEST SHOT Loves ball games, dining, fishing, going out. Have fun times with a special lady, 25-42.

All inquiries answered. Ad# 3678

ARE YOU THE ONE? Down-to-earth, outgoing SBM, 36, 5’7”, 180lbs., bald, likes bowling, basketball, etc. Seeks slim, outgoing SBF, 30-45. Ad# 3662

BEYOND 5’11”, 155lbs., light hair, SWM, 32, looking for good time with 18-45, S guy. Ad# 4051

COMPASSION SM, 53, 6’, 180lbs., musician, loving, communicative, loves bowling, dancing, walks, car racing. Seeking attractive, compassionate SWF, 21-60, for a LTR. Ad# 3070

FIRST TIME OFFER Physically fit WM, 6’, 185lbs., blue eyes, in sales, degreed, easygoing, funloving, loves cookouts, dancing, dining, simple pleasures. ISO stress-free WF, 35-55. Ad# 3691

FINANCIALLY SECURE Handsome SBM, 21, 5’10”, 150lbs., seeks a very beautiful SHF, 19-29, for casual dating, maybe more. Ad# 3655

PERFECT DATE Are you a SF, 18-29, looking for a gentleman? This WM, 22, is perfect so give him a call. Ad# 3098

WANT TO MEET? DBM, 45, 5’10”, 220lbs., enjoys good conversation and food, sports, movies, ISO SBF, 35-50, for LTR. Ad# 3064

REAL THAN FANTASY WM, 50, 5’10”, 175lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, mustache, personable, sincere, engineer. Traveling, beaches, mountains, flying.

Seeking WF, slim, petite, childless, N/S, 40-55. Ad# 4035

LOVES LIFE Fun-loving, very affectionate, sincere SWPM, 51, enjoys cooking, dancing, fishing. Seeks physically fit SWF, 40-52, who’s not into head games. Ad# 3659

WALK MY PIER Blue-eyed WM, 6’1”, retired, no kids, enjoys sailing on yacht, water sports. ISO similar in lady, 25-35. Ad# 4045

THE CAT’S MEOW SWM, 41, 5’11”, blue eyes, no baggage, educated, enjoys biking, travel, cats, aviation. Seeks SF, 30-45.

Gardening, cooking A+.

Ad# 3654

MR. CHEF SWM, 34, 6’1”, 175lbs., blue eyes, good sense of humor, enjoys cooking, in/outdoors. Seeking SF, 20-40, welling to eat my cooking. Ad# 3596

HIT ME UP Augusta boy. Chocolate M, 21, ISO F, 18-45. Ad# 4027

NEW GUY IN TOWN SM, 26, 6’1”, 205lbs., black hair, enjoys movies, reading and evenings out. Seeking SF, 25-30, to show me around town. Ad# 3700

EYES RIGHT HERE WM, 33, loves music, cars, seeking SF, 28-35, decent, nice person, same interests.

Be yourself. Ad# 4039

VERY UNIQUE DBM, 45, N/S, N/D, likes sports, movies, dining out, sports, looking for SBF, 3550, with same interests. Ad# 3589

FOR YOU...

I would do anything.

Medium-built BM, 48, 6’4”, 195lbs., likes running, lifting weights and walking.

Seeking H/W/BF, 25-45.

Ad# 3053

www.metspirit.com WAITING FOR THE ONE SWM, 37, 5’4”, 135lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, likes camping, fishing, hiking, NASCAR, looking for N/S SWF, 30-37. Ad# 3631 LIVE FOR LOVE Friendly SWM, 37, 5’10”, 220lbs., brown hair, hazel eyes, likes building motorcycles, outdoor activities, searching for SWF, 27-45.

Ad# 3625 GREAT DAYS AHEAD SWM, 26, 160lbs., blond hair, blue eyes, has a wide variety of interests. Looking for honest, sweet, funny SWF, 21-30. Ad# 3635 ROMANCE IS ALIVE DWPM, 56, educated, cultured, seeks WF for LTR and romantic adventure. I’m very athletic, musical, 5’10”, muscular build, good, patient listener. Ad# 2513 NO LIES! Down-to-earth BM, 34, ISO a LTR with a SF, 21-47, who wants a serious relationship without head games. Ad# 3622 HELLO LADIES!!

WM, 30, with blond hair, enjoys beaches, dancing, movies and dining. Looking to meet a SF, 22-38, for friendship. Ad# 3618 WISH UPON THE STARS Outgoing SWM, 48, 5’10”, 189lbs., enjoys mountains, beaches, the outdoors, seeking SF, 35-55, with similar interests. Ad# 3599

NEW IN TOWN 5’6”, 150lbs., blue eyes, blonde, WWWM, 47, enjoys travel, sailing, art, good food, beach. ISO SF, 35-mid 40s, seeking LTR. Ad# 2815 A GOOD HEART...

SBM, 41, down-to-earth, outgoing, N/S, enjoys music, church, sporting events, seeking loving SBF, 30-45, for friendship. Ad# 2959 WASS UP?!

SWM, 20, looking for a fun girl, 18-25, to kick it with.

Keep it real. Holler back.

Ad# 3579 HAND IN HAND SWM, 24, 6’2”, 225lbs., dark hair/eyes, outgoing, friendly, likes shooting pool, dancing, riding motorcycles, ISO SWF, 20-35. Ad# 3564 NO MIND GAMES SWM, 26, 6’, 165lbs., brown hair, loves movies, dining out, shooting pool, sports, looking for SWF, 20-26, to have with. Ad# 3561 READY AND WILLING Fun SBM, 28, 5’5”, 150lbs., bald headed, likes shooting pool, movies, clubbing, quiet times at home, seeking SBF, 28-35. Ad# 3567 ARE YOU THE 1?

SWM, 26, 6’, 165lbs., brown hair, green eyes, outgoing, fun, likes sports, shooting pool, movies, romantic evenings, looking for SWF, 21-28. Ad# 3572

HAPPY-GO-LUCKY SWM, 44, 5’7”, 180lbs., auburn hair, green eyes, enjoys traveling, motorcycles, certified SCUBA diver.

ISO SWF true companion, 30-45, outgoing, redhead.

Ad# 3209 R WE A MATCH? SWM, 40, 6’1”, 160lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, enjoys classic rock, movies, dining, more. ISO nice, friendly SF, 25-45. Ad# 3550 ENJOYING LIFE Retired SWM, 52, 6’4”, 155lbs., reddish/blonde hair, enjoys dancing, fishing, hunting, seeking similar SWF, 44-65. Ad# 3554 GIVE ME A CALL! SBM, 6’1”, 270lbs., seeking SBPF, 35-50, for friendship, movies, walks in the park, and dining out. Ad# 2810 ATTN FEMALE CITIZEN Hardworking SWM desires intelligent, humorous, sensuous WF, 28-38, with creative and kinesthetic outlet.

Call to negotiate terms of surrender. Ad# 2785 COUNTRY LIVING SWM, 37, 6’, brown hair, hazel eyes, 215lbs., likes the outdoors, country music, NASCAR, fishing, hunting, seeks homebody SWF, 28-45. Ad# 3048

WORTH THE WAIT SBM, 41, loves sports, church activities, searching for a SBF, 35-45, with similar interests, for conversation and possibly more. Ad# 3143 LOOKING FOR MY LADY SWM, 35, 6’1”, 195lbs., blond, blue eyes, enjoys cooking, dining, dancing, quiet evenings. ISO D/SWF, 25-40, for friendship, possible LTR. Ad# 2772 GOOD HEART...

Looking for love. Retired engineer, DWM, 70, 5’9”, 200lbs., seeks open-minded D/SWF to share friendship, love. ISO someone who likes movies, dining out, walks, talks, and some outdoor activities like golf, fishing. Age/race unimportant. Ad# 2773 LET’S TALK SWM, 34, 5’11”, 220lbs., easygoing, likes dancing, singing, fun times. Seeks laid-back, fun-loving SBF, 27-40, for coffee and conversation. Ad# 3065 MAKE ME SMILE SWM, 44, ex-military, mature, down-to-earth, respectful, enjoys movies, going out, fishing. Seeking reserved SBF, 32-44, for friendship. Ad# 3127 MODERN COUNTRY LIVING WM, retired senior citizen, 6’1”, 145lbs., ISO WF, 4560, attractive, medium-built, N/D, N/S, no children, for companionship, LTR. Ad# 2770

MAKE IT HAPPEN! Outgoing SBM, 18, N/S, seeks SF, 18-21, who likes dancing, walks, movies, and enjoys life, for friendship first. Ad# 3038 LET’S DO LUNCH SM, 18, 5’8”, 250lbs., enjoys music, movies, shopping, meeting new people. ISO SF, 18-40, who wants something new. Ad# 3022 RUN WITH ME SHM, 50, 5’8”, N/S, likes outdoors, having fun, running. Seeking SF, 36-45, for friendship. Ad# 3000 THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE SBM, 30, 5’11”, mediumbuilt, clean-cut, no children, N/S, N/D, seeking SF, goodhearted, good-natured, down-to-earth, looking for relationship, maybe more.

Ad# 2755

MAKE IT HAPPEN BM, 29, 6’1”, 265lbs., generous-hearted trucker, enjoys dancing, singing, long walks, beaches. ISO open-minded SM, 21-30, for relationship. Ad# 3585 SMOOTH TALKER Caring SWM, 47, 5’10”, brown hair/eyes, 170lbs., handsome, loves people, likes fishing, golf, hanging out. Seeking SM, 18-20, outgoing and care-free. Ad# 4062

GIVE ME A CHANCE Call this SWM, 45, 0 dependents, outgoing, N/S, 195lbs., 5’11”, brown eyes, light hair, friendly, down-toearth. ISO SM, 18-33, with hobbies. Ad# 3679 SOULMATE SEARCHING In-shape, physically fit, into fitness; running, SBM, 31, open-minded, attractive, smoker, outgoing. ISO SM, 21-40, attractive in mind, body and soul. Ad# 2685 LISTEN UP! 5’9”, 190lbs., short haircut, SBM, 25, nice personality, many interests. ISO SM, 2340, friendly, down-to-earth.

See where this goes. Call me. Ad# 3688 TAKE THAT CHANCE GBM who likes quiet evenings, dining out, movies and stimulating conversations. Seeking SBM, 34-45, for friendship, possibly more. Ad# 2828 ENJOYS SPORTS Sweet, romantic SWM, 18, 5’8”, 145lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, enjoys movies, walks and horseback riding.

Seeks the same. Ad# 3656

NO EXTRA BAGGAGE Attractive SBF, 5’7”, long black hair, heavyset, outgoing, romantic, loves candlelight dinners, long walks, holding hands, ISO 35-65, SF, serious only apply. Ad# 4029 LET’S GET TOGETHER SF, 24, 5’4”, 185lbs., dark brown hair, likes singing and family-oriented activities.

Seeking SBF, 22-33, for friendship, possibly more.

Ad# 3670 FRIENDSHIP FIRST! Funny, smart, down-toearth GBF, 5’6”, 125lbs., loves long walks, hand holding. ISO GF, 21-30, who likes kids and doesn’t play games. Ad# 2829 LOOKING FOR A QUEEN SBF, 30, one child, articulate, athletic, sense of humor, enjoys dancing. ISO SB/H/WF, 24-35, for conversation, friendship. No head games. Ad# 2821 YOUNG AT HEART Active GWF, 60, 5’5”, 122lbs., brown hair, enjoys meeting new people, dining out, short trips, ISO plussized GWF, 45-60. Ad# 3639 KIND AND CARING GBF, 24, 5’2”, 170lbs., blond hair, energetic, loving, enjoys movies, shopping, cooking, seeking romantic, outgoing GBF, 21-27. Ad# 3642 ZEST FOR LIFE Articulate, adventurous WF, 32, 5’8”, brown hair/eyes, enjoys animals, running, movies and dining. Looking for WF, 25-40, for friendship.

Ad# 3611

Classifieds

79 M E T R O

Call (706) 738-1142 to place your Classified ad today!

Employment

Mind, Body & Spirit

Mind, Body & Spirit

Massage Therapist Needed Must be nationally cer tified & licensed by the state of South Carolina Call, Integrative Bodyworks 803-279-8262 (06/06#7677)

Professional Massage Friendly experienced male.

Stress relief for healthy men 18 - 45.

All hotel clients $30/hr.

Out or hotel calls only.

706-739-9139 (06/06#7685)

Massage is wonderfully soothing Massage promotes optimal health in mind, body, and spirit.

Swedish • Shiatsu • Stress Relief Call Sasha 803-441-0001 (06/06#7680)

Equipment BUY FACTORY DIRECT WOLFF TANNING BEDS Payments From $25/month FREE Color Catalog Call Today 1-800-842-1310 www.np.etstan.com (06/06#7604)

Help Wanted GROWING BUSINESS NEEDS HELP! Work from home. Mail-order/E-Commerce $522+/week PT. $1,000-$4,000/week FT Free Booklet 888-373-7696 www.AbundantLifestyle.com (06/06#7674)

Email your classified ad to

Mrs. Graham Psychic TELLS ALL Advises on Past, Present & Future Specializing in Love Affairs

733-5851 2463 Wrightsboro Road

AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES

classified@metspirit.com

Insurance You could be paying less for your health insurance…

If you don’t have or can’t afford group health insurance, take a look at these sample rates for individual hospital and surgical coverage with $250 Deductible, 80/20 to $10,000, $2,000,000 Lifetime Maximum: Male Child age 0 - 19 Female Child age 0 - 19 Male age 34 Female age 39 Family (older spouse age 44)

Full Body Massage!

Therapeutic tension relief, intense or tender touch, rela xing music, aromatherapy, by appointment only - $49.00/hr.

Call Joy - 771-9470 (06/06#7672)

L❤ve & Light HEALING CENTER HYPNOSIS WORKS! Stop

Smoking Lose Weight

Travel

Alt. Lifestyles

Learn to Windsurf (It’s easier than you think.) *Right here at Lake Thurmond *Specialized equipment *US Sailing cer tified instructor

Whitecap Windsurfing

Fri & Sat. No Cover Before 10 p.m.

Open Mon-Fri 7pm-3am Sat 7pm-2:30am

706-733-2603

Sessions with the angels

Betty L ❤ve, CHT. Reiki Master 2477 Wrightsboro Rd.

733-4187 ❤ 733-8550

706-860-0639

www.whitecapwindsur fing.com whitecapws@aol.com

Metropolitan Community Church of Our Redeemer A Christian Church reaching to all: including Gay, Lesbian, and Transgendered Christians.

Meeting at 311 Seventh Street, 11 am and 7 pm each Sunday. 722-6454 MCCAugusta@aol.com www.mccaugustaga.homestead.com/home.html

Marlboro Station Where the Party Never Stops!

EVERY THURSDAY Talent Night $1.00 Beer

Religion Wheels

FRIDAY & SATURDAY Show Night w/ Special Guests

Dead Bodies Wanted

SUNDAY NIGHT Starlight Cabaret w/ Claire Storm & Lauren Alexander

We want your dead junk or scrap car bodies.

We tow away and for some we pay.

706/829-2676

OR

706/798-9060

Wed-Fri 8pm-5am Sat 8pm-3am; Sun 8pm-5am 141 Marlboro Street, Aiken • 803-644-6485 w w w.marlboro.4mg.net 18 to Party • 21 to Drink

Travel

Hey,

somebody has to

ADVERTISING SALES

ALL REPLIES CONFIDENTIAL

Drink Specials: Wed - $6 Wet N' Wild Fri & Sat - $9 All You Can Saturday, 6/15 Drink Draft Hot Male Strippers Sat - $2 Bud/Bud Light Hollywood Sensations Hot Dog Buffet $2.99

www.ColiseumAugusta.com

the

706.738.1142

Sosha

Blu Party

Try Angel Harp Readings

Call Roger Jenkins at 706-836-5535 for details and a quote

Advertising Sales c/o The Metropolitan Spirit P.O. Box 3809 Augusta, GA 30914

Friday, 6/7 Saturday, 6/8

1632 Walton Way • Augusta, GA

Do you want clarification in your life or help with decisions?

As low as $ 32/Month $ 38/Month $ 57/Month $ 93/Month $228/Month

RESUME & COVER LETTER

THE COLISEUM Hot High Energy Dance Music And Laser Light Show

make

first

move.

If you don't call them you may never meet! So pick up your phone and respond to the ad or ads you find appealing. You may just find who you're looking for.

Don't wait!

The Metropolitan Spirit seeks experienced media sales people or people with qualified sales experience to sell display advertising.

Excellent earnings, growth opportunity, and benefits.

To place an ad on our automated ad taking system call 1-800-743-2873 For a live operator call 1-800-783-1131 ex t. 533

S P I R I T J U N E 6 2 0 0 2

HONDA CARS OF AIKEN

d e t o V THANK YOU FOR VOTING US “THE BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP IN AIKEN!” ‘02 HONDA ACCORD VP SEDAN

2002 HONDA CIVIC’S

Visit our website at www.csrahonda.com Model #CF8662PW

15,990

$

* * Plus tax & tag.

Automatic, A/C, AM/FM CD, Dual Air Bags

29

% . *

* With approved credit.

A.P.R.

FINANCING AVAILABLE

5 Star Crash Testing Rating

The New

ON ALL 2002 CIVICS!

2003 PILOT IS HERE! 1-800-207-5771 550 Jefferson Davis Highway, Aiken, SC

BEST of the

BEST