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Riverside Military Academy is the venue for the “Red, White and Baby Blue” Memorial Day picnic with the Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps performing.

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Skeet shooting, archery contests and catfish rodeos are the name of the game during Hall County’s annual JAKES Day at Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center.

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Drum and bugle corps to host picnic at military academy From staff reports Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps will host the Red, White and Baby Blue Memorial Day Picnic on Sunday, May 26, on the campus of Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville.

Gates will open at 4 p.m. followed by the picnic at 5 p.m. A memorial ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m.

Cost is $5 per person, $3 for children between the ages of 3 and 10.

Children 3 and younger are admitted for free.

The picnic menu will be hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and a drink.

Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps, founded in 1976, is a nonprofit youth performing arts education organization based in Atlanta. The primary

What: Red, White and Baby Blue Memorial Day Picnic When: Sunday, May 26. Gates open at 4 p.m.

Where: Riverside Military Academy

objective of the group is to provide challenging, high-quality programs for youth through a positive environment that emphasizes character and social development, leadership, self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.

The corps comprises 150 brass, percussion and color guard members, ages 15 to 22, who perform an 11-minute show that integrates artistic and athletic skill in an entertaining display of outdoor pageantry.

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A horse-drawn carriage makes its way down Green Street during the annual 2011 Memorial Day parade in Gainesville.

Memorial march for veterans From staff reports

Traditions of Appalchian told in area variety show From staff reports Music, storytelling and dance have long been celebrated traditions of Appalachia. Now a variety show with those three elements are part of “An Appalachian Evening” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association Center Theater.

The show in the center’s theater will feature Debbie and Hannah Weston From,

Debbie and Joe Whelchel, Walter and Jeanie Daves, Doug Oster, Jennie Inglis, Jill Crunkleton, Jan Cribbs, Joanne Steele and Lisa Mount.

Following the show, audience members may head to the Historic Gym for Contra dancing, Both events will be free with a pass-the-hat donation request.

On Sunday, May 26, the Sautee School of Dance will have a free recital at 4 p.m. in the Center Theater.

The 10th annual Gainesville Memorial Day parade will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, March 27, with a flyover from local pilot Tony Manzo, who will be flying his Boeingmade, bright yellow, P-17 Stearman biplane.

The parade route will begin at First Baptist Church on Green Street, travel to downtown and end at the corner of Spring Street and E.E. Butler Parkway, according to the city’s website. All who plan on attending are encouraged to use the downtown parking garage at E.E. Butler between Broad and Spring streets.

This year the grand

A family holds U.S. flags as they wait for the start of the annual 2011 Memorial Day parade.

marshals will be a member of each branch of service representing each war, said Judy Brookshire.

Bands from Chestatee High School, Flowery

Branch High School and West Hall High School will perform in the parade.

Another notable will include Cecil Boswell, a World War II veteran,

who annually appears in the parade wearing the uniform he wore when discharged from the U.S. Army and many veterans groups, The parade will continue, rain or shine. Only lightning will stop the parade, the city’s website said.

Following the Memorial Day parade, festivities will continue on Roosevelt Square.

Northeast Georgia History Center at 322 Academy Street will have an open house Monday, May 27, following the parade as well. Open house hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

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Brenau’s annual contest may satisfy all appetites From staff reports Various barbecue meats and sauces for the men.

Jewelry and clothing for the women. A kid’s zone for the children.

These three aspects aim to please a crowd of any age, making the Brenau Barbecue Championship the ideal event for the entire Hall County community to attend, organizer Jim Barco said.

“The guys marvel at the $160,000 barbecue rigs,” he said. “There is plenty of jewelry and fashions for the ladies to look at, and the discovery toys for the kids.”

The added bonus is money raised at the event funds scholarships for Gainesville-area students to attend the private university.

“We have students from all around the world attend (Brenau),” Barco said.

“Local students will stay here. They study education and nursing. And they will make an immediate impact.”

Before the students contribute to the community, they along with faculty, staff and more than 150 volunteers will make sure the expected crowd of 5,000 will enjoy the fifth Brenau Barbecue Championship with a kickoff Friday night.

Musical entertainment on Friday features the legendary local band Riverstreet, which plays 1970s favorites.

“This year’s entertainment for the Brenau barbecue has something to offer

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everyone,” said Kimberly Dean, assistant to the dean of College of Health Sciences and the Brenau barbecue music organizer.

“It is an opportunity to hear a good sample of the great talent that exists right here in Gainesville.”

Saturday’s musical acts include Peggie Hoskins and Soulshine; classic rock ’n’ roll and East Coast beach music from Northeast Georgia group Back in Time; traditional bluegrass ballads, modern rock, ’80s pop music from The Fiddleheads; and various singers and songwriters from all walks of life.

Gates open for the preview party at 5 p.m.

Friday, May 24. Admission is $10 for participants older than 10 years old.

Gates reopen at 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 25, for the all-day festival, which ends with awarding prizes at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 for Saturday.

Two vendors — Rick’s Smokin’ Pig of Gainesville and Dixie Que of Macon — will sell their barbecue during the event as well as competing in the contest.

In addition, all competing teams are encouraged to share samples with the public. Attendees who partake in the samples are encouraged to drop a small donation into the tip jar at each tent to help the teams offset the cost of the meat.

If visitors are not

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Ed Rannuci, left, and his son, Alex, prepare their ribs for judging Saturday at their Rannuci’s Big Butt BBQ of Charlotte, N.C., stand during the 2012 Brenau Barbecue Championships.

barbecue aficionados, Aramark, Brenau University’s food services provider, will be selling hamburgers and hot dogs.

Other vendors will sell Italian sausage and unique treats like fried Oreos.

Christina White, dean of admissions for the Sidney O. Smith Jr. Graduate School and organizer of the event’s children’s activities said the festival will include a staffed play area for smaller children — a “Kid’s Corner” including an inflatable obstacle course, balls, hula-hoops and a little water fun.

For adults, Gainesville’s Old Friends Car Club is

sponsoring a classic car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“The car show is growing every year and those attending the barbecue really enjoy walking through it,” said Jay Andrews, director of broadcasting and digital communication at Brenau and car show organizer. “We had nearly 70 incredible classic cars last year, including 1930s, ’40s, ’50s, ’60s and ’70s cars of all makes and models. Brenau’s partnership with local Old Friends Car Club makes the show successful every year.”

The event also will feature booths selling

crafts, art, jewelry, soaps and pottery.

All proceeds from the Brenau Barbecue Championship benefit scholarships to Brenau

University for students in the Gainesville-Hall County area. Last year’s competition netted more than $80,000 for local scholarships.

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The Northwinds Symphonic Band will feature music honoring servicemen and women at its “The Spirit of American Heroes” concert Monday at First Baptist Church in Gainesville.

Band trumpets veterans on Memorial Day From staff reports The Northwinds Symphonic Band will present the eighth annual Memorial Day concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 27, at First Baptist Church on Green Street in Gainesville.

The concert traditionally draws hundreds of veterans

and their families. The theme for this year’s concert is “The Spirit of American Heroes,” and will feature music honoring servicemen and women from the Revolutionary War period, the Civil War period and the present era.

The concert will spotlight two veterans who have

Concert CALENDAR This week

Annual Memorial Weekend Celebration, Suwanee. 7 p.m. May 24.

Town Center Park, Suwanee. Free.

Jordan Covington, Gainesville. 9:30 p.m. May 24. The Monkey Barrel, 115 Washington St. SE, Gainesville.

Saturday Evening Concert Series, Helen. 8 p.m. May 25. Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Highway 356, Helen. $5 parking. 800-573-9659 ext.

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distinguished themselves in their services to their country and communities: Cecil Boswell and Dave Dellinger. Boswell will be remembered as the World War II veteran who marches in uniform each year in the Memorial Day parade.

Dellinger has distinguished himself as a commander

annual Memorial Day concert, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. May 27. First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville. Free. northwindsband. com.

The Steve Bryson Band, Gainesville.

Noon to 1 p.m. May 29. Gainesville’s downtown square, Gainesville. Free.

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Tony Bennett and Jackie Evancho, Alpharetta. May 31. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $29$125. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

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of the American Legion in Gainesville and a supporter of the annual Memorial Day parade.

In addition to the 80-member symphonic band, the concert will bring back a traditional favorite, the “singing deputy,” Jonathan Jackson performing Elvis Presley’s

p.m. June 1. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $25$55. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

A1A: The Original and Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, Gainesville. 8 p.m.

June 1. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Adult $18. 770-5342787, TheArtsCouncil.net.

Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta. 8 p.m. June 5. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $19-$49. deltaclassicchastain.com.

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American Trilogy and other patriotic favorites. Other guests include Bill Risinger and the Lakewood Quartet singing music from the Revolutionary period and l!

David Arvold conducting the band as the veterans march around the church in the popular “walk about.”

Admission is free, and donations are welcomed.

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Denver and the Mile High Orchestra will conduct a family-friendly concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Toccoa Falls College.

Denver and Mile High Orchestra kick off holiday Family-friendly concert at Toccoa Falls College From staff reports Blending horns with a young rhythm section, Denver and the Mile High Orchestra will present the best of classic pop music and combine it with a more modern edge to bring a familiar, yet fresh sound

to the “family-friendly” concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Toccoa Falls College.

With front man Denver Bierman writing and arranging the band’s music, the audience will hear the influences of legends such as Stevie

CONCERTS ■■ Continued from Page 6 Starlight Concert and Fireworks, Oakwood.

6 p.m. June 7. 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. The University of North Georgia Alumni Office’s annual fundraiser for student scholarships. Free.

Dailey and Vincent, Dahlonega. 7 p.m.

June 8. University of North Georgia, 130 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. $20 adults, $5 children 4-12, free for children 3 and younger. 706-864-7203.

Wonder and Chicago blended with musical styles similar to Maroon 5 and Jason Mraz for a refreshing Big-Band experience.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 the night of the show.

DMHO has headlined numerous festivals, national conventions and state fairs, as well as touring with chart-topping artists such as Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant and Avalon.

Robin Bullock “Celtic Guitar God,” Dahlonega. 8:30 p.m. June 8. The Crimson Moon, 24 N Park St., Dahlonega. $16-$18.

Hot Club of Cowtown, Sautee. 4 p.m. June 9. Center Theater, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 North, Sautee Nacoochee. $22 nonmembers, $18 members, $12 children 12 and younger.

Peggie Hoskins with Soulshine Band, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. June 13. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Adult $12, student and seniors $9. 770-534-2787, TheArtsCouncil.net.

Members of the band have also played for artists such as Donna Summer, Dan Akroyd, Tower of Power, Guy Lombardo, Ralph Carmichael, Chet Atkins, Wes Montgomery and Debby Boone to name a few.

After 10 years, seven albums and two liveshow DVDs, the band has evolved and explored many different musical avenues, but one thing has and will remain unchanged — an unswerving devotion to Jesus Christ, which is

transparent in their music.

“Having a career in the music business comes and goes,” Bierman said. “The hope we find in our faith is for an eternity.”

For tickets, directions and more information, visit www.tfc.edu.

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Amy Andrews & the Skipperdees, Dahlonega. 8:30 p.m. May 24.

The Crimson Moon Cafe, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. $10 advance, $12 day of show. 706-864-3982. thecrimsonmoon.com.

Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, Toccoa Falls. 7 p.m. May 24. Toccoa Falls College.

107 Kincaid Drive, Toccoa Falls. $5 in advance. $7 day of concert. www.tfc.edu.

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The entire Fast & Furious franchise is a sort of manchild’s fantasy, an endless cer ceremony of car worship. But this movie stretches the deification of all things car to eye-rolling heights.

In “Fast & Furious 6,” char characters can fall 200 feet without any injuries—as long as they land on a car. They can be hit head-on, smash the windshield, and be thrown 30 feet— but since they were hit by a car, they can spring to their feet and fight at full capacity seconds later.

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Red, White and Baby Blue Memorial Day Picnic, Gainesville.

6:30 p.m. May 26.

Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville. $5 per person, $3 for children 3-10, children 3 and younger are free.

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The Southern comedy “Lark Eden” focuses on three best friends in a tiny, fictional town in Georgia. The play traces the lives of the lifelong friends from passing notes in class to a series of lyrical letters spanning 75 years.

Emily, Mary and Thelma remind the audience friendships leave a fingerprint on the hearts of those we love.

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Fifth annual Brenau Barbecue Championship, Gainesville. May 25. Brenau University, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. $5, kids are free. 770-5346160, jbrown9@brenau. edu or brenau.edu/bbq.

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Second annual Soque River Festival, Clarkesville. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1. Chatterton Place, 221 Sam Pitts Circle, Clarkesville. Free. 706-754-9382, soque.org.

A1A: The Original and Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, Gainesville. 8 p.m. June 1. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Adult $18. 770534-2787, TheArtsCouncil.net.

Spring Lunch & Learn Gardening Series “Native Plants,” Gainesville. Noon to 1 p.m. May 30. Hall County Library System Gainesville branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. 770-535-8293.

The Steve Bryson Band, Gainesville. Noon to 1 p.m. May 29.

Gainesville’s downtown square, Gainesville. Free.

“A Heart in the Irons,” Gainesville. 6-10 p.m. May 31. Simpson Custom Photography studio, 301 Washington St. Suite 3, Gainesville.

Includes frequent profanity, adult situations and some suggestive themes. Free. skyler.passmore@gmail.com.

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Actor Patrick Wade, from left, playwright Skyler Passmore, actor Paige Kean and actor Gregory Hunter will perform a dramatic reading of “A Heart in Irons” at Simpson Custom Photography studio.

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Moonlight Paddle, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. May 24. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville.

Trained instructor will lead group paddle. $15.

770-287-7888, lckc.org.

“The Spirit of American Heroes” annual Memorial Day concert, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. May 27. First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville. Free. northwindsband.com.

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Spring Lunch & Learn Gardening Series “Soils,” Gainesville.

Noon to 1 p.m. May 23. Hall County Library System Gainesville branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. 770535-8293.

“Dreamwork,” exhibit, Helen. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. May 23. Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee St., Helen. 706-878-3933, helenarts.org or info@helenarts.org.

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Film Review Nothing about “Fast & Furious 6” makes sense. The initial premise, every aspect of character development, and every plot point are all ridiculously, shockingly mindless.

Before continuing, let me clarify that I am not a hater of this franchise. In fact, I like it because it has never pretended to be something it’s not.

The “Fast & Furious” franchise is where you go to turn off the critical side of your brain and enjoy a series of wellcrafted chase scenes and music videos. It’s also surprisingly earnest. When it comes to its bedrock ideals of family, loyalty Universal Pictures and living by a code, “Fast & Above: Dwayne Johnson, left, Vin Diesel, center, and Paul Walker in a scene from “Fast & Furious 6.” Right: JorFurious” completely lacks irony, dana Brewster, left, and Paul Walker in a scene from the film. and these days that’s almost refreshing.

Family indeed. engine—is hard to buy into insulting.

However, even compared to The entire Fast & Furious when human life is treated as The filmmakers obviously other entries in the franchise, it franchise is a sort of mandisposable. put the action sequence is difficult to enunciate just how child’s fantasy, an endless During one sequence, a gimmicks before everything stupid “Fast & Furious 6” is. ceremony of car worship. tank rolls over dozens of cars, else. They came up with what I won’t bother giving a But this movie stretches the all with people in them, and it they thought were cool stunts synopsis, because there isn’t a deification of all things Car to doesn’t really bother anyone. then concocted something that coherent story. eye-rolling heights.

Even when someone within vaguely resembles a story.

Dom (Vin Diesel), Brian (Paul In “Fast & Furious 6,” “the family” dies, the movie However, I am neither Walker) and the crew are in characters can fall 200 feet barely spends a beat to honor surprised nor disappointed by London helping Agent Hobbs without any injuries—as long them before speeding on to how ridiculous the story is. I am (Dwayne Johnson) and his new as they land on a car. They the next gratuitous close-up of stunned, though, by how lazy partner (Gina Carano) chase can be hit head-on, smash the Vin Diesel purring some awful and callous the storytelling is. another vindictive villain (Luke windshield, and be thrown 30 one-liner.

The movie is so eager to get Evans). feet—but since they were hit by The fact that Brian joins to the next action sequence that Go any deeper into the story a car, they can spring to their the crew on this mission at the dialogue scenes become than that, and it falls apart. feet and fight at full capacity all shatters the movie’s family meaningless. It’s no longer The big news is that Letty seconds later. They can jump code. Brian chooses to risk his characters speaking to each (Michelle Rodriguez) is back. from a flying airplane and land life and leave Mia alone with other. It’s actors verbalizing She has lost her memory and safely—as long as they land on their infant child (who is sitting the setup for the next fight or doesn’t recognize any of the a car. up and playing with cars just chase. crew. Funny how she still Oh loving, mother-god days after birth, by the way), The franchise’s central remembers everything else.

Car, who watcheth over us in all because Hobbs plops down theme of family—which they That’s just the tip of a very auto-abundance and giveth a a picture of Letty. And Mia relentlessly drive home with big iceberg of plot points that fountain of manual pleasure, practically forces him to leave. the force of a 500-horsepower are so laughable it’s almost

‘Fast & Furious 6’ Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Dwayne Johnson

Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action and mayhem throughout, some sexuality and language.

Runtime: 130 minutes Bottom line: Perfect for Mystery Science Theater 3000.

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Atlanta’s own Ludacris once again provides a lot of the comic relief while playing the techie of the group. He, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang and Gal Gadot are all such a joy to watch that I wish I could be nicer to the film.

But there is no way around it. This is one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen.

Jeff Marker is head of the Communication, Media & Journalism Department at the University of North Georgia. His reviews appear weekly in Get Out and on gainesvilletimes.com/ getout.

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‘Star Trek’ beams up $70.1M at box office LOS ANGELES — “Star Trek: Into Darkness” has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it’s not setting any light-speed records with a debut that’s lower than the studio’s expectations.

The latest voyage of the starship Enterprise fell short of its predecessor, 2009’s “Star Trek,” which opened with $75.2 million.

The “Star Trek” sequel bumped “Iron Man 3” down to second place after two weekends on top. While “Iron Man 3” and “Into Darkness” did well overseas, they were outmatched by the debut of Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” which in $42.1 million overseas, coming in a bit ahead of both “Iron Man 3” and “Into Darkness.” The top movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday as compiled Monday

by Hollywood.com, are: 1. “Star Trek: Into Darkness,” $70.6 million ($40 million international).

2. “Iron Man 3,” $35.2 million ($40.2 million international).

3. “The Great Gatsby,” $23.4 million ($42.1 million international) 4. “Pain & Gain,” $3.1 million.

5. “The Croods,” $2.75 million.

6. “42,” $2.73 million.

7. “Oblivion,” $2.2 million.

8. “Mud,” $2.16 million.

9. “Peeples,” $2.15 million.

10. “The Big Wedding,” $1.1 million.

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5:25-6:30-7:05-7:45-8:15-9:00-9:30-10:05-11:20-12:0512:30 Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Thu. 10:00-11:05-12:20-12:55-2:003:15-3:50-4:55-6:10-6:45-7:50-9:05-9:40-10:45 Fri.-Sun. 10:00-11:05-12:55-2:00-3:50-4:55-6:45-7:50-9:40-10:4512:35 Iron Man 3 3D (PG-13) Thu. 10:35-11:40-1:30-2:35-4:255:30-7:20-8:25-10:20 Fri.-Sun. 10:35-1:30-4:25-7:2010:20-1:10 Mud (PG-13) Thu. 10:20-1:20-4:30-7:30 Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) Thu. 10:15-1:10 Pain & Gain (R) Thu.-Sun. 10:45 Peeples (PG-13) Thu. 3:35 Star Trek Into Darkness (PG-13) Thu. 12:00-1:30-3:30-4:306:00-7:30-9:00-9:30-10:30 Fri.-Sun. 10:15-1:30-3:304:30-7:30-9:30-10:30 Star Trek Into Darkness 3D (PG-13) Thu. 10:30-11:00-12:301:45-2:00-4:45-5:00-6:30-7:45-8:00-11:00 Fri.-Sun. 10:30-12:30-1:45-4:45-6:30-7:45-12:25 Star Trek Into Darkness: An IMAX 3D Experience (PG-13) Thu. 10:00-1:00-4:00-7:00-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 10:00-1:00-4:007:00-10:00-1:00

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The Croods (PG) Thu.-Sun. (12:00-2:30-5:00) 7:30 Epic (PG) Fri.-Sun. (12:10-2:45-5:20) 8:15 Epic 3D (PG) Fri.-Sun. (12:40-3:15) 6:00-8:45 Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. (12:45-3:45) 7:00-10:00 The Great Gatsby (PG-13) Thu. (1:00-4:30) 8:00 Fri.-Sun. (12:00-3:15) 6:30-9:45 The Great Gatsby 3D (PG-13) Thu. (12:00-3:15) 6:30-9:45 Fri.-Sun. (3:25) 9:40 The Hangover Part III (R) Thu.-Sun. (12:15-1:00-2:45-3:305:15) 6:30-7:45-9:00-10:15 Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Thu. (12:00-12:55-4:00) 6:10-7:0010:00 Fri.-Sun. (12:00-12:55-3:05-4:00) 6:10-7:00-9:1510:05 Iron Man 3 3D (PG-13) Thu. (12:25-3:05-3:30) 6:35-9:159:45 Fri.-Sun. (12:25) 6:40 Oblivion (PG-13) Thu. (1:00) 7:00 Pain & Gain (R) Thu. (12:25-3:25) 6:40-9:40 Peeples (PG-13) Thu. (4:00) Star Trek Into Darkness (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (12:40-3:45) 6:50-9:55 Star Trek Into Darkness 3D (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (1:00-4:05) 7:10-10:15

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42 (PG-13) Thu. 4:00-6:45 The Croods (PG) Thu. 4:45-7:00 Epic (PG) Fri. 5:00-7:00-9:15 Sat.-Sun. 12:30-2:45-5:007:15-9:20 Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13) Fri. 4:30-7:15-10:00 Sat.-Sun. 1:45-4:30-7:15-10:00 The Great Gatsby (PG-13) Thu. 4:15-7:00-10:00 Fri. 4:157:00-9:55 Sat.-Sun. 1:30-4:20-7:05-10:00 The Hangover Part III (R) Fri. 4:45-7:00-9:15 Sat.-Sun. 2:304:45-7:00-9:15 Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Thu.-Fri. 4:00-6:45-9:30 Sat.-Sun. 1:15-4:00-6:45-9:30 Peeples (PG-13) Thu. 9:00-10:15 Star Trek Into Darkness (PG-13) Thu. 4:30-5:00-7:30-8:009:30 Fri. 4:15-7:00-9:45 Sat.-Sun. 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:45

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42 (PG-13) Thu. 4:05 The Croods (PG) Thu. 4:40-7:05 Fri.-Sun. 4:25 Epic (PG) Fri.-Sun. 4:50-7:05-10:00 Epic 3D (PG) Fri.-Sun. 12:00-2:25-7:15 Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-1:302:00-4:00-5:00-7:00-8:00-9:30-9:55 The Great Gatsby (PG-13) Thu. 4:00-7:00-9:55 Fri.-Sun. 12:30-4:00-7:00-9:40 The Hangover Part III (R) Thu. 4:40-5:10-7:00-7:30-9:209:50 Fri.-Sun. 12:00-12:30-2:20-2:50-4:40-5:10-7:007:30-9:20-9:50 Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Thu. 4:05-5:00-7:05-8:00-9:55 Fri.-Sun. 1:10-4:05-7:05-9:55 Pain & Gain (R) Thu. 4:00 Star Trek Into Darkness (PG-13) Thu. 4:30-7:00-7:30-9:009:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:55 Star Trek Into Darkness 3D (PG-13) Thu. 4:00-7:00-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:55

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cartoon humans even more lifelike. But that’s the sort of thing critics mention when the story is kind of all over the place, a real patchwork of ideas and inventions borrowed elsewhere.

“Epic” isn’t epic, but it isn’t half bad, either. It’s just that as high as the bar has been raised on this sort of animation, this is more evidence that a strong story is worth more than any next-generation software.

Movie reviews from Associated Press, McClatchy-Tribune News Service. Stars out of four.

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‘Fast & Furious 6’

Read Jeff Marker’s review on Page 10.

‘The Hangover Part III’ HH (Rated R for language, drug uses, graphic nudity, violence.) Guys get blotto ... wake up and can’t remember what happened the night before ... madness ensues.

So goes the premise of 2009’s “The Hangover” and its 2011 sequel, but the post-binge amnesia idea is jettisoned in “The Hangover Part III.” Make no mistake, there’s still plenty of madness (whether it’s funny or not is another question), but director Todd Phillips, back to hammer the nails in the coffin of his hit franchise, has opted to make a kind of gangland kidnapping action thriller instead.

Some of it plays like “Taken.” Some of it plays like “Goodfellas.” Most of it plays like “Jackass.”

Beginning with a dramatic escape from a Bangkok prison, “The Hangover Part III” shifts its focus away from the Wolfpack — fast friends Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), and Alan (Zach Galifianakis) — to the lunatic Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong), the little cokehead crime boss who popped out of the car trunk, naked, in the first film and returned to wreak more havoc in the sequel.

His role is greatly expanded in “Part III,” beginning with the aforementioned Thai jail break. In fact, the reason Phil, Stu and Alan find themselves first in Tijuana and then returning to Las Vegas is because they’ve been given three days to

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From left, Justin Bartha as Doug, Zach Galfianakis as Alan, Ed Helms as Stu and Bradley Cooper as Phil in “The Hangover Part III.”

deliver Chow to a rival gangster (John Goodman), or else they’ll never see their best bud, Doug (Justin Bartha), alive again.

By now, though, the studly Phil, the mild-mannered Stu and the pampered wacko Alan — off his meds, and off his rocker — have become cartoon versions of their former selves. And the best gags (like Alan delivering “Ave Maria” operatically, at a funeral) have been playing for weeks in ads and trailers, the surprise sapped.

“Part III,” mercifully, feels like the final chapter — the guys walking off in slowmo, in a mock-heroic montage culled from all three “Hangovers.” But if the movie realizes the kind of box office numbers the studio clearly expects it to, who knows, maybe there will be a “Hangover IV.” ‘Epic’

HHH (PG for mild action, some scary images and brief rude language) Derivative as all get out and plainly concocted by a committee, “Epic” is a children’s animated film that is more entertaining and emotional than it has any right to be.

Characters make sacrifices and die, miss their parents

and mourn. And we’re touched. At least a little.

Hard (if over-familiar) lessons are learned and laughs land on queue.

Throw in some truly gorgeous animation and Blue Sky, the studio that made it, delivers more proof that it’s moved on from the junky cashmachine “Ice Age” movies, even if this one doesn’t rise to the charms and wit of “Rio.” Taking characters from William Joyce children’s novel about “Leaf Men” and “Brave Good Bugs,” a team of writers has borrowed from “Antz” and “A Bug’s Life,” and even “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” for a story about the fairy forces of life in a forest, the Leaf Men (and women) and their allies, in battle with the rotting reptilian bogdwelling forces of decay.

A dotty scientist has surveillance cameras covering the forest where this struggle is going on and suspects there are little people out there, riding into battle on hummingbirds and crows, armored and armed with bows and arrows.

But it’s his daughter, M.K. (Amanda Seyfried), who finds the proof. That

happens when she’s magically shrunk by the Queen (Beyonce Knowles) and tasked with ensuring that this one lily pod blooms and renews life by the light of the full moon.

M.K. struggles to survive this brave (tiny) new world, where warriors like the rebellious Nod (Josh Hutcherson) and mission-focused Ronin (Colin Farrell) must fend off the reptilian designs of Mandrake (Christoph Waltz), who is determined to upset the balance between new life and decay and thus take over the forest.

M.K. is assisted in her quest by a very funny snail and a slug (Chris O’Dowd, Aziz Ansari), who know how to keep the pod alive until it blooms. And they are guided by the daffy sixlegged Nim (Steven Tyler), the “scroll-keeper” who sings and studies records from the past to figure out how to carry out the podblooming ritual.

The film’s 3-D makes excellent use of depth of field, delivering eyepopping next generation animation that, among other things, gives the forest and its creatures wonderful shadings and detail, and makes the

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‘Star Trek Into Darkness’

HHHH (PG-13 for violence, language.) Director J.J. Abrams proved with 2009’s “Star Trek” it is OK to boldly go where others had gone before, as long as the journey is exciting, original, entertaining and respectful to legions of loyal fans. “Star Trek Into Darkness” is the best work since Gene Roddenberry brought the franchise to life in the 1960s. “Star Trek Into Darkness” has the Enterprise crew taking on a threat that has the power to wipe out Starfleet Command. It’s up to the impulsive Capt. James Kirk (Chis Pine) to lead a mission to stop the threat.

It’s a mission that means going against almost every regulation in the Starfleet manual. The warp power of the film comes from Pine, who has managed to channel the cockiness and swagger William Shatner used to breathe life into the character a half century ago without going so far as to make Kirk a caricature. As with the original series, Kirk’s brashness has a damper in Mr. Spock (Zachary Quinto). It would have been easy for Quinto to play Spock’s lack of emotion in a robotic, wooden manner.

The original Spock, as a half human and half Vulcan, could control his emotions.

This Spock is a few percent

more human, which allows for just enough emotion to give Quinto some additional room to play. Action films live or die by their villain. And “Star Trek Into Darkness” gets plenty of life from Benedict Cumberbatch as the mysterious John Harrison. He has the kind of larger-than-life presence to play the foreboding foe Kirk needs. The movie starts at warp speed and never slows until the haunting refrains of the original theme song herald the arrival of the closing credits. The film moves so quickly, it’s hard to pick up the many references to past “Star Trek” offerings.

It’s a solid summer movie thrill ride for anyone willing to buy a ticket.

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Locals can shoot skeet at agriculture event From staff reports Hall County’s annual JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics & Sportsmanship) Day will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center.

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Family EVENTS This week

Frog Craft Week, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23-24.

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum, INK Members are free. 770-536-1900.

Frances Meadows Aquatic Center Opening, Gainesville.

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.

May 25 through Sept. 2.

Frances Meadow Aquatic Center, 1545 Community Way, Gainesville. Call 770-533-5850 for details, gainesville.org.

Memorial Day fun, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 27. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. 770-536-1900.

Patriotic Craft Week, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 27-31.

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum, INK members free. 770-536-1900.

Youth Summer League Swim Team, Gainesville. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. May 28 through July 26. Oakwood Family YMCA, 4101 Railroad St., Oakwood.

Program is for children ages 5-18. Registration will be at 11 a.m. May 25. $120. 678622-3908 or 770-519-6500.

Foothills Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Hall County Parks and Leisure, JAKES Day offers participants the chance to get back to nature. Some activities this year include a skeet shoot, catfish rodeo, BB gun shoot, archery and sling shot.

The free event is designed to provide environmental education and fun for the family.

No pre-registration is required. Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center is at 1855 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville.

For more information, call 770-965-7140.

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Alexander T. Wolf tells his side of the “Three Little Pigs” at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta.

Wolf tells true tale of ‘Three Little Pigs’ Puppets bring story to life From staff reports

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Rachel Garner, left, Naima Carter Russell, center, and Minka Wiltz portray lifelong friends Mary, Emily and Thelma in the play “Lark Eden,” at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.

Learning Southern culture in ‘Lark Eden’ From staff reports LAWRENCEVILLE — Aurora Theatre closes its season with the Georgia premiere of “Lark Eden” by Natalie Symons through May 26.

The Southern comedy focuses on three best friends in a tiny, fictional

Theater Events This week

“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” Atlanta. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.

Sundays. May 25 through June 22.

The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. Thursdays $15-$20, Fridays $22-$32, Saturdays $24-

town in Georgia known as Lark Eden.

The play traces the lives of the lifelong friends from passing notes in class to a series of lyrical letters spanning 75 years. Emily, Mary and Thelma remind the audience friendships leave a fingerprint on the hearts of loved ones.

Performances are 8 p.m.

Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Tickets range between $20 and $30.

Parking is free on the parking deck attached to the theater at 153 Crogan St. in Lawrenceville.

Call 678-226-6222 or visit www. auroratheatre.com.

$36, Sundays $15-$28. Preview times May 23-24, $15. 404-8745299, shakespearetavern.com or boxoffice@shakespearetavern.com.

“Brer Rabbit & Friends,” Atlanta.

10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, noon and 2 p.m.

Saturdays, 1 and 3 p.m. Sundays.

Through May 26. Mainstage Theater, Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. $9.25 members, $16.50 nonmembers.

“Lark Eden Show,” Lawrenceville. 8

p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Through May 26.

Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. $15. 678-226-6222, auroratheatre.com.

“The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

by A. Wolf,” Atlanta. May 28 through June 9. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta.

Members $9.25, non-members $16.50. 404-881-5151, puppet.org.

In a revealing, nosquealing adaptation of Jon Scieszka’s popular book, Alexander T. Wolf tells his side of the story from May 28 to June 9 at the Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, in Atlanta.

For years, people have only known the story from the pigs’ point of view.

Now, Mr. A. Wolf explains what really happened to the houses of straw, sticks and bricks and the three little pigs that lived in them.

Performances will be at 10 a.m. and noon Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and 1 and 3 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets for children ages 2 and older are $9.25 for members and $16.50 nonmembers.

Cost includes the performance, museum admission, and the Create-A-Puppet Workshop or To-Go Kit. In the Create-A-Puppet Workshop, patrons may create their own A. Wolf Hand Puppet, or pick up a Create-A-Puppet To-Go Kit to take home.

To buy tickets, visit www.puppet.org or call 404-873-3391.

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Arts events

Outdoors events

Etc. events

This Week

This week

This week

“Dreamwork,” exhibit, Helen. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. May 23. Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee St., Helen. 706-878-3933, helenarts.org or info@helenarts.org.

Visiting Artist Series, Helen. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 25-26.

Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Ga., 356, Helen. $5 parking. 706-878-2201 ext. 305.

Upcoming

Masterpiece Mondays, Buford. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. June 3 through Sept. 23. Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. Create an art masterpiece by the lake at Sunset Cove. Free. 770-945-8787.

2013 Master of Interior Design Portfolio exhibition, Atlanta.

4-6 p.m. June 6. High Museum, Stent Family Wing, Robinson Atrium, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. Free.

770-534-6284, sconn@brenau.edu.

Summer Exhibitions, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays. June 13 through Aug. 17.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville.

Free. Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. June 13.

“The Good Wife,” exhibit, Gainesville. Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. June 27. Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville.

Free. 770-534-6263.

“Bowden: A Collector’s Legacy,” exhibit, Gainesville. July 11 through Sept. 1. Brenau University Gallaries, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. July 11.

Featuring artwork by Joseph Albers, Alex Katz, Michael Graves, John Cage and Marisol. Free. 770-534-6263.

Ongoing

Spring exhibitions, Gainesville. Through June 8. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free.

Spring Lunch & Learn Gardening Series “Soils,” Gainesville. May 23. 734 E. Crescent Dr. Suite 300, Gainesville. 770-535-8293.

Moonlight Paddle, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. May 24. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Trained instructor will lead group paddle. $15. 770-287-7888, lckc.org.

Exploring Mushrooms, Helen. 10 a.m. to noon. May 25. Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.

Full Moon Hike, Athens. 7-8:30 p.m. May 25. Fountain in front of the Visitor’s Center, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens. $5, $15 per family. 706-542-6156.

Upcoming

Spring Lunch & Learn Gardening Series “Native Plants,” Gainesville. Noon to 1 p.m. May 30. Hall County Library System Gainesville branch, 127 Main Street NW, Gainesville. 770-535-8293.

Volunteer for Elachee’s trails, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. Bring water, lunch, gloves and rain gear. $1 with paid admission to museum, INK members free. 770-536-1976. inkfun.org Guided Hike, Gainesville. 10-11:30 a.m. June 1.

Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $5 adults, $3 children ages 2-12.

Children 2 and younger and Elachee members free.

770-535-1976.

Canoe/Kayak Day Camp, Gainesville. June 3. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Ages 7-14 will learn to paddle canoes and kayaks. Equipment provided. lckc.org.

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Car Show, Alto. 10 a.m. to noon. May 25. 2307 Wynn Lake Road, Alto. $20. 706-968-3220.

Red Cross Blood Drive “Save a Life while Shopping,” Buford and Kennesaw. Noon to 5 p.m. May 25-27. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. Town Center at Cobb, 400 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. redcrossblood.org.

“The Civil War in Georgia” photo contest, Atlanta.

Through May 26. The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is holding the fourth annual online photo contest to coincide with Preservation Month in May. Submit photos via email to georgiashpo@yahoo.com. Limit two submissions per photographer. 404-651-5287, gacivilwar.org.

Northeast Georgia History Center open house, Gainesville. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 27. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free. 770-297-5900, negahc.org.

Upcoming

Bar-B-Que Dinner, Dahlonega. 4:30-7 p.m. June 7.

Community House, 111 North Park St., Dahlonega. $8 per plate. 706-348-8178, dwcbarbeque@yahoo.com.

Food Truck Friday, Suwanee. 7 p.m. June 7. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee.

“Quilts in the Garden,” Sautee. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 8. Helen Library, 150 Hemlock Lane, Sautee Nacoochee. $5 donation is requested. View beautiful gardens and quilts. Refreshments will be served.

Browse books for sale. There will be childrens’ stories to hear and alpacas to pet. 706-878-2526.

Mixer and Speed Dating, Gainesville. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

June 13. Scotts Downtown, 131 Bradford St. NW, Gainesville. Ages 30 and older. $20. Reservation required. 770-539-4049.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Just Que It!

It’s time to break out the tank tops and shorts, pick the proper headgear and get ready for the best barbecue festival this side of Memphis. $10 gets you in to the aromatic preview party and Riverstreet concert Friday evening. $5 for admission to the festival itself on Saturday with plenty to see, do, hear, smell and taste. Bring the kids. For details go to www.brenaubbq.org.

PREVIEW + CONCERT, FRI. MAY 24 • 6 p.m.

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