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Professional entertainers Gabe Russo and Jim Noe sing the music of For Get Out Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin on Sept. 6, 12 and 27 in Helen.

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McDaniel Farm invites residents to step back in time and pay tribute to grandparents.

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A list of various outdoor activities taking place this month at Georgia state parks to wrap up the summer season, including a handful in North Georgia.

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McDaniel Farm pays tribute to grandparents

Family Day hits five years; Blackwood to speak Tuesday

From staff reports In celebration of National Grandparents Day this weekend, the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center invites residents to step back in time and discover family history.

Visitors may taste homemade ice cream and explore the 1930s heritage farm at the “Back When I Was A Kid” program from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7, at McDaniel Farm, at 3251 McDaniel Road in Duluth.

“This is a special program for families, especially grandparents and grandchildren,” said Jason West, GEHC director of programming and development. “Visitors can enjoy a tour of McDaniel Farm and learn about the types of fun their grandparents experienced as kids.”

Participants may examine tools and technology from Gwinnett’s early farming days, eat homemade ice cream, create a family scrapbook and listen to stories about life when their grandparents were children.

Program fees range from $8 to

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“Penguins,” Atlanta. 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 6 through Jan. 2. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. $13-$21 for adults, $12-$19 for students and seniors, $11-$17 for children, and $8-$13 for museum members. 404-929-6300, fernbankmuseum.org.

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Visitors will learn about farm life and making homemade ice cream Saturday at the “Back When I Was A Kid” program at McDaniel Farm.

$5 per person. Children ages 2 and younger are free. Participants must preregister and pay online at www. gwinnettEHC.org.

“Hidden Universe”, Atlanta. 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 p.m., 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday.

Sept. 6 through Jan. 2.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. $13$21 for adults, $12-$19 for students and seniors, $11-$17 for children, and $8-$13 for museum members. 404-929-6300, fernbankmuseum.org.

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18th annual Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival, Gainesville. Sept. 14. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue,

For more information about this event, McDaniel Farm and/ or the GEHC, please visit www. gwinnettEHC.org.

3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Call 770-2877888 for times, lckc.org or dragonboatatlanta.com.

Mountain Music, Arts and Crafts Festival, Blairsville.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept.

14. Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville.$2-$5 plus $5 parking. 706-745-2628.

Annual BBQ Festival, Dawsonville. 12:30-4 p.m. Sept. 15. Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 991 Kilough Church Road, Dawsonville.

Our Annual BBQ Festival tickets are priced for good economical family fun. Our At-The-Door prices are $8 adult, $4 child and $25 for

a family of 5 or more. 678778-5959.

Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals, Helen. 8 a.m. to noon. Sept. 21. Buck Shoals Park, Helen. Call for directions. $5 parking.

706-878-3087.

Second Bluegrass and BBQ Festival, Buford. Noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 21. 2640 Sawnee Ave., Buford.

Tickets for 2 adults, 2 children ages 10-16 are $25; Single tickets $10, children 10 and younger are free. 470-248-9233, 127bluegrass@gmail.com.

Harvest Balloon Festival, Flowery Branch. 1-9 p.m.

Oct. 19. Sterling on the Lake, 7005 Lake Sterling

Georgia’s pioneer life and current Georgia politics will be topics featured at the Northeast Georgia History Center in the coming week.

Pioneer Life in Northeast Georgia will be the focus from 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 8, at the center at 322 Academy St. NE in Gainesville.

Visitors will experience aspects of pioneer life through demonstrations and hands-on activities such as dyeing fabrics using natural dyes, starting a fire with flint, steel and tinder and milking a cow.

Participants also will hear a history of trapping and Blvd., Flowery Branch.

Proceeds to benefit the Hall County Animal Shelter and Challenged Child.

Special Meet and Greet,

hunting and see square dance performances at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

Pioneer day also marks the fifth year of Family Days at the history center.

Two days later, Gainesville resident Harris Blackwood will present a humorous overview of Georgia politics at 7 p.m.

Blackwood is director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for the state of Georgia and a Sunday columnist for The Times.

Admission is $3 for nonmembers and free for members.

For more information, call 770-297-5900 or visit www.negahc.org or email jcarson@brenau.edu.

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Dogs can take a dip in the water with their masters during a pet pool party Sunday at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center’s Splash Zone in Gainesville.

Splash around with man’s best friend this weekend Dog pool party at city’s aquatic center From staff reports The second annual Soggy Doggy Pool Party will be Sunday, Sept. 8, in the Splash Zone at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center in Gainesville.

Dogs and their owners may take a romp through the water activities at the following times: ■ 1 p.m. - Dogs 0-35 pounds ■ 2 p.m. - Dogs 36-70 pounds ■ 3 p.m. - Dogs more than 70 pounds Chemicals will be removed from the pool and the Splash Zone. And door prizes will be awarded.

Cost is $10 per dog with people free.

Call 770-533-5850 for more information.

Learn to promenade your partner Square dancing class begins in Flowery Branch From staff reports Get off the couch and exercise with the Lakeshore Squares.

The group will have a square dance from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 through Nov. 18 at

Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 JM Turk Road, in Flowery Branch.

The free open house Monday will allow visitors to try the tradition dance moves before registering.

Classes begin Sept. 16. Cost is $6 per class or $50 per student for 10 weeks.

Call 678-956-0287, email acoley@ mindspring.com or visit www. lakeshoresquare.com for more information.

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Local concert series to begin near Lake Lanier Jimmie Vaughan to kick off new musical event

First Friday Night concert series starts in Dahlonega From staff reports The “First Friday Night Concert Series” in Hancock Park in Dahlonega will spotlight Ugly Cousin and Fools Gold Sept. 6.

Ugly Cousin band members are natives of Dahlonega and grew up around a variety of music. A clear and ‘golden’ thread of traditional music is woven throughout their repertoire. Both ageold favorites and well-honed originals incorporate a half dozen genres of music.

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aakers@gainesvilletimes.com The “Live at Lake Lanier” fall concert series will debut at Lake Lanier Islands Resort on Saturday with a performance by four-time Grammy Award-winner Jimmie Vaughan.

The four-week concert series takes place at the resort’s Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater and will feature several prominent artists performing a variety of styles including jazz, blues and zydeco.

“The ‘Live at Laker Lanier’ fall concert series is a welcomed addition to the many events we host at Lake Lanier,” resort CEO Mike Williams said. “Fall is a beautiful time here and with Lake Sidney Lanier as a backdrop, Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater will again serve as the perfect venue for top artists to perform.”

Jimmie Vaughan, brother of the late musician Stevie Ray Vaughan, will play with the Tilt-A-Whirl band, featuring blues singer Lou Ann Barton, on Sept. 7.

Vaughan’s music is influenced by classic blues and soul. He has received a number of accolades and has collaborated with artists such as B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Carlos Santana.

On Sept. 21, The Creole Joe Band with Joe Sample and Ray Parker Jr. will play zydeco music, a form of

2 bands to play traditional tunes

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Four-time Grammy Award winner Jimmie Vaughan will kick off the “Live at Lake Lanier” concert series at 7 p.m. Saturday at Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater.

Creole folk music.

Jazz musician Boney James will perform Sept.

28. James, a saxophonist, is a Soul Train Award winner and a multiple Grammy Award nominee, a rare feat among instrumental artists.

The series will come to a finish Oct. 5, with a performance by the Jazz band Spyro Gyra. The band is coming up on its 40th anniversary, during which time they have released 29 albums, played more than 5,000 shows and received multiple Grammy nominations.

All concerts are at 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets range from $35 to $72 depending on the artist and seat section. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Verdant Elements Inc., a nonprofit organization that focuses on sustainable development for healthy lifestyles.

A variety of concessions will be available for purchase at the concerts but outside food and beverages will not be allowed. For more information and tickets, visit www.liveatlakelanier. com.

First Friday, Gainesville.

Sept. 6. Featuring Alligator Hat Blues Band. Free. Visit downtowngainesville. com for time.

Steely Dan, Alpharetta.

Sept. 7. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $39.50$99.50. Call 800745-3000 for time, SteelyDan.com or vzwamp.com.

Piano Quintet, Atlanta.

8 p.m. Sept. 10. Kopleff Recital Hall, 33 Gilmer St. SE, Atlanta. Free.

Fool’s Gold cooks a simmering stew made up of traditional mountain music, blues, rock, gospel and early country sounds. They have been a mainstay of Dahlonega area music for years. Using acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, bass, harmonica and lap-steel guitar they produce what can best be described as “mountain jazz,” an uplifting blend of America’s music.

The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday in downtown Dahlonega.

The next concert will be Sept. 20 featuring The Remember When Band.

Music selections include “golden oldie” rock ’n’ roll, country tunes, Latin rhythms and much more.

Room, 583 Grant St., Clarkesville. 706-754-3541.

Pet Shop Boys, Alpharetta. Sept. 14.

Atlanta Symphony Hall, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $39.50-$99.00.

Call 800-745-3000 for time, ticketmaster.com.

Kid Rock pre-show acoustic performance, Atlanta. 6 p.m. Sept. 14.

Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Ave. SE, Atlanta. $35-$699.

Benefit Concert, Toccoa. 6:30 p.m. Sept.

14. Georgia Baptist

Conference Center, Sonrise Way, Toccoa.

Featuring David LaMotte. A fundraiser for the ToccoaStephens County YMCA. $25. 706-886-3133.

The Chenaults, Gainesville.

4 p.m. Sept. 15. First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville. fpcga. org.

Joe Satriani, Alpharetta.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta.

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International Friday, Gainesville.

Sept. 13. Downtown Gainesville. Free. Visit downtowngainesville. com for time.

Charlie Wilson, Atlanta.

8 p.m. Sept. 13. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $35-$79. delta classicchastain.com.

Bruce Hampton, Clarkesville. 9 p.m. Sept.

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■ Continued from 6 $37.50-$75.50. 800-7453000, ticketmaster.com.

A Concert of Peace, Unity and Renewal, Atlanta. 8 p.m. Sept. 17. Kopleff Recital Hall, 33 Gilmer St. SE, Atlanta. $10 general, $5 students with ID. Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley, Atlanta. 7 p.m. Sept. 19.

Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. $25-$75. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

John Jarrard, Gainesville.

7 p.m. Sept. 20.

Downtown Gainesville.

Call 770-297-1141 for price.

Joe Sample, Buford.

Duo performs Friday in Helen From staff reports Russo & Noe, singing the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, will perform a concert at 8 p.m. Sept.

6, 12 and 27, at Helen Theater, 115 Escowee Drive in Helen.

Gabe Russo and Jim Noe are professional entertainers, not an impersonation act.

Although comparisons are often made to the Rat Pack days of Las Vegas, they are based out of Atlanta and perform all across the Southeast.

Performing in tuxedos with the trademark Manhattan glass in hand, they really do take an audience back to those days. They are easy and relaxed on stage, slightly ribald with their humor and possess excellent voices remarkably suited to the swinging, big band era.

They first performed opposite each other in a

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Gabe Russo, left, and Jim Noe, will sing Big Band era songs during three concerts in September at Helen Theater.

1999 production of “Guys and Dolls.” Six years and many varied performances later, they formed the

From staff reports A special raffle will be Friday, Sept. 6, during the Music Pickin’ on the Porch at InsideOut Sautee to benefit the Helen Branch Library.

Tickets are $1 donation each with six tickets costing $5. Tickets are on sale at InsideOut Sautee and the Helen Library.

Winners do not need to be present to win.

Many local businesses have donated prizes for the fundraiser. All proceeds go

toward purchasing new books for the Helen Library.

Music Pickin’ on the Porch spotlights local musicians who play a wide variety of acoustic music from 6-9 p.m. Participants may bring a chair to listen or an instrument to play.

The food is free, but donations are accepted. Visitors may bring a dish to share if they wish.

Pickin’ on the Porch takes place in front of Inside Out Sautee, 2454 Ga. 17 in Sautee Nacoochee.

For more information, call 706-878-0144 or visit www.insideoutsautee.com.

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Martina McBride, Atlanta.

8 p.m. Sept. 28. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $35$89. deltaclassicchastain. com.

Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Wind Orchestra, Atlanta. 8 p.m.

Oct. 3. Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta. Free.

Spyro Gyra, Buford.

Oct. 5. Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater, Lake Lanier Island Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford.

Call 404-435-6007 for time.

Sigur Ros, Alpharetta.

8 p.m. Oct. 5. Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $35.50$45.50. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

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musical act Russo & Noe. For tickets, call 706969-5671 or visit www. helentheater.com.

Pickin’ on Porch sponsors raffle Funds raised to benefit Helen Branch Library

Sept. 21. Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater, Lake Lanier Island Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. Call 404-4356007 for time.

University Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta. 3 p.m.

Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 17. Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta. Free.

Boney James, Buford.

Sept. 28. Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater, Lake Lanier Island Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. 404-435-6007.

Fall Out Boy, Alpharetta.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 28.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $35.50-$39.50. 800-7453000, vzwamp.com.

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Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, Clarkesville.

Sept 8-16. Habersham County Fairgrounds, 4235 Toccoa Highway,

Jeff Marker reviews the big blockbuster films for the upcoming season, including “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2”, “Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire” and “Thor”.

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First Friday, Gainesville. Sept. 6. Featuring Alligator Hat Blues Band.

Free. downtowngainesville.com.

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18th annual Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival, Gainesville. Sept. 14. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Call 770-287-7888 for times, lckc. org or dragonboatatlanta.com.

Annual BBQ Festival, Dawsonville. 12:304 p.m. Sept. 15. Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 991 Kilough Church Road, Dawsonville. $8 adult, $4 child and $25 for a family of 5 or more. 678-778-5959.

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Swing Lessons with Jean Hawkins, Gainesville. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 10 through Oct. 15.

Gainesville Civic Center, Gainesville. $35 for city residents, $45 for non residents. 770-5312680, gainesville.org/recreation.

Main Street Job Expo, Clarkesville. 9 a.m. to noon. Sept. 10. Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, 120 Paul Franklin Road, Clarkesville. 706-754-3650.

Walter Reeves, Dahlonega. 7 p.m. Sept. 9. Parks and Recreation Building, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega. The Georgia Mountains Master Gardeners will have well-known gardener, writer, and radio/tv show host Walter Reeves speak on “Environmentally Responsible Landscaping.” 706-867-1835.

Learn to Square Dance, Flowery Branch. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch. $50 per person or $6 paid weekly. 678-9560287, acoley@mindspring.com, lakeshoresquares.com.

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“Les Misérables,” Lawrenceville. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Through Sept. 8. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. $30-$40. 678-226-6222, auroratheatre. com.

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“Rumpelstiltskin,” Atlanta. 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Thursday through Friday, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.

Saturday, 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday.

Through Sept.

8. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. $9.25 members, $16.50 nonmembers 404-873-3391, puppet.org.

Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, Clarkesville.

Sept 8-16. Habersham County Fairgrounds, 4235 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville. 706-778-1445

Food Truck Friday, Suwanee. 7 p.m. Sept. 6. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee.

Fire Corps Chili Cook-Off, Hiawassee. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7. 50 River St., Hiawassee. Free.

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Fall movie preview packs a punch JEFF MARKER jeffmarker@rocketmail.com

Film Review Ah, the fall season has finally arrived. I make no secret of nor apology for my disdain of the summer season. Even when it’s a strong lineup of blockbusters, it’s a deafening, dumbing few months. And this was a horrible summer season. There’s nowhere to go but up for the fall season. Here’s a rundown of the more promising films coming our way.

Drama

“Prisoners” Sept. 20: How far would you go to protect your family? Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) is facing every parent’s worst nightmare.

His 6-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as For Get Out minutes turn to hours, panic Idris Elba stars as Mandela in the upcoming release, “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.” sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that was parked (George Clooney). But on a delivers something memorable both men find themselves on their street earlier. Heading with each film, and this was paying the human toll for seemingly routine spacewalk, the investigation, Detective Loki also a hit at Telluride. economic forces outside of disaster strikes. The shuttle is (Jake Gyllenhaal) arrests its their control. Talk about a destroyed, leaving Stone and driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), cinematic dream team. Billy Kowalski completely alone — “Captain Phillips” but a lack of evidence forces his Ray (“Breach,” “State of Play,” tethered to nothing but each Oct. 11: “Captain Phillips” release. As the police pursue “The Hunger Games”) adapted other and spiraling out into examines the 2009 hijacking of multiple leads and pressure the screenplay from Richard the blackness. The deafening the U.S. container ship Maersk mounts and knowing his child’s Phillips’ autobiographical silence tells them they have Alabama by a crew of Somali life is at stake, the frantic Dover account. Paul Greengrass (“The lost any link to Earth … and pirates. It is simultaneously a decides he has no choice but Bourne Supremacy,” “United any chance for rescue.

As fear pulse-pounding thriller and a to take matters into his own 93,” “The Bourne Ultimatum”) turns to panic, every gulp of air complex portrait of the myriad hands. The trailer seems to directs, and Hanks is supported eats away at what little oxygen give away the whole story, but effects of globalization. The

by Catherine Keener. Plenty is left. But the only way home audiences at the Telluride Film film focuses on the relationship here to get excited about.

Festival loved it. may be to go further out into between the Alabama’s the terrifying expanse of space. commanding officer, Captain “Twelve Years A Slave” The scenario is gimmicky and Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), “Gravity” limited, but director Alfonso and his Somali counterpart, Oct. 18: This film is based on Oct. 4: Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Cuaron (“Y Tu Mama Tambien,” Muse (Barkhad Abdi). Set on an incredible true story of Bullock) is a brilliant engineer “Harry Potter and the Prisoner an incontrovertible collision one man’s fight for survival on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski of Azkaban,” “Children of Men”) course off the coast of Somalia, and freedom. In the pre-Civil

War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender) as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the 12th year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt) forever alters his life. Director Steve McQueen (“Shame”) has one of the most distinct, controlled styles in the world. He works with a bigger scope this time, and it’s hard to believe how highly the earliest reviews are praising this one.

This has “best picture” written all over it.

“Dallas Buyer’s Club” Nov. 1: In the fact-based drama, Matthew McConaughey portrays real-life Texas electrician Ron Woodroof, an ordinary man who found himself in a life-or-death battle with the medical establishment and pharmaceutical companies.

In 1986, Ron was blindsided by being diagnosed as HIVpositive and given 30 days to live. With the U.S. still internally divided over how to combat the virus and restricting medications, Ron grabs hold of non-toxic alternative treatments from all over the world by means both legal and illegal.

Seeking to avoid government sanctions against selling non-approved medicines and supplements, he establishes a “buyer’s club,” which fellow HIV-positive people can join for access to his supplies.

McConaughey is at the peak of his craft and is supported

by Jared Leto and Jennifer Garner, a highly underrated actor. This should continue the incredible wave of strong roles McConaughey is currently riding.

goo movies “The Wolf of Wall Street” Nov. 15: Martin Scorsese directs the true story of New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio). Having started a morally conventional career in the late ’80s, Belfort quickly rises from penny stocks and righteousness to IPOs and a life of corruption. Excess success and affluence in his early 20s, as founder of the brokerage firm, Stratton Oakmont, warrants Belfort the title — The Wolf of Wall Street. Scorsese directs a movie set in New York City with a cast led by DiCaprio, supported by Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Jon Favreau, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner and Jean Dujardin. If that doesn’t get you excited, you probably don’t like movies.

“Black Nativity” Nov. 27: In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes’ celebrated play, this holiday musical drama follows Langston (Jacob Latimore), a street-wise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother, as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett). Unwilling to live by the imposing Reverend’s rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima (Jennifer Hudson). Langston embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey and discovers the true meaning of faith, healing and family. Underrated director Kasi Lemmons (“Eve’s Bayou”) works with strong material and a great cast.

“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” Nov. 29: Based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, the film chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming president and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society. Idris Elba (“Prometheus,” “The Wire”) stars as Mandela, Naomie Harris (“Skyfall”) stars as Winnie Mandela. Elba stole many an episode of “The Wire” and leads the TV detective drama “Luther,” but he has yet to get his breakout film role. This could be it.

Family outings

“Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2” Sept.

27: Inventor Flint Lockwood thought he saved the world when he destroyed his most infamous invention—a machine that turned water into food, causing cheeseburger rain and spaghetti tornadoes. But Flint soon learns his invention survived and is now creating food-animals — “foodimals!” Flint and his

friends embark on a dangerously delicious mission to battle hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees, hippotatomuses and cheespiders to save the world — again!

Forecast calls for recycled plot points and jokes, but here’s hoping this one is better than expected.

“Free Birds” Nov. 1: Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history — and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.

Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson voice turkeys. Insert your own joke here.

“Frozen” Nov. 27: Fearless optimist Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey — teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven — to find her sister Elsa (Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (Josh Gad), Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. Directed by Chris Buck (“Surf’s Up”) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter of “Wreck-It Ralph”).

Comedy

“Don Jon” Sept. 27: A New Jersey guy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love (Scarlett Johannson). Gordon-Levitt’s directorial debut promises to be funny, sexy and overturn much of what we expect from a romantic comedy.

“Enough Said” Sept. 20: A divorced and single parent, Eva (Julia Louis Dreyfus) spends her days enjoying work as a masseuse but dreading her daughter’s impending departure for college. She meets Albert (James Gandolfini), a sweet, funny and like-minded man also facing an empty nest. As their romance quickly blossoms, Eva befriends Marianne (Catherine Keener), her new massage client.

Marianne seems “almost perfect” except for one prominent quality: she rags on her ex-husband way too much. Eva finds herself doubting her own relationship with Albert as she learns the truth about Marianne’s ex. Director Nicole Holofcener has quietly built an impressive career, making indie comedies with a unique sense of humor (“Walking and Talking”)

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“Nebraska” Nov. 22: After receiving a sweepstakes letter in the mail, a cantankerous father (Bruce Dern) thinks he’s struck it rich, and wrangles his son (Will Forte) into taking a road trip to claim the fortune. Shot in black and white across four states, Nebraska tells the stories of family life in the heartland of America. Director Alexander Payne’s movies straddle the line between drama and comedy, and he has yet to make a bad movie. It will be great to see Bruce Dern working with good material again.

Thrillers

“Rush” Sept. 27: Director Ron Howard’s actiondrama stars Chris Hemsworth (Thor) as the charismatic Englishman James Hunt and Daniel Bruhl (“Inglourious Basterds”) as the disciplined Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda, whose clashes on the Grand Prix racetrack epitomized the contrast between these two extraordinary characters, a distinction reflected in their private lives. Set against the golden age of Formula 1 racing, “Rush” follows the two drivers as they push themselves to the breaking point, where there is no shortcut to victory and no margin for error. Howard stretches himself into yet another genre and apparently takes cues from classic Formula 1 movies.

“Runner Runner” Oct. 4: Set in the billion-dollar online gambling world, which offers a heady mix of wish fulfillment and danger.

Ben Affleck is Ivan Block, a legendary corporate titan who mixes charm and ruthlessness to maintain an iron grip on his growing empire. Justin Timberlake portrays Richie Furst, a young man who finds himself seduced into Block’s world, before learning there is no such thing as easy money. Brad Furman’s “The Lincoln Lawyer” was a lot of fun and a good mix of smarts and schmaltz. Expect more of the same here.

“The Counselor” Oct. 25: Director Ridley Scott and author Cormac McCarthy (“No Country for Old Men”), making his screenwriting debut, interweave McCarthy’s characteristic wit and dark humor with a nightmarish scenario, in which a respected lawyer’s dalliance with the drug business spirals out of control. Scott and McCarthy are enough to sell it, but the cast is headlined

by Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz,

“Thor: The Dark World” Nov. 8: In the aftermath of “Thor” and “The Avengers,” Thor (Chris Hemsworth) fights to restore order across the cosmos, but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all. We’re apparently required to have one Marvel release each season.

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Nov. 22: Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has returned home safely after winning the 74th annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson). Winning means they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow (Donald Sutherland) prepares The Quarter Quell, a competition that could change Panem forever. I’m assuming you don’t need me to sell this one.

“Oldboy” Nov. 29: Obsessed with vengeance, a man (Josh Brolin) sets out to find out why he was kidnapped and locked up into solitary confinement for 20 years without reason. Anyone who has seen the original “Oldboy” by brilliant South Korean director Park Chan-wook is wondering why anyone would attempt to remake it. Spike Lee directs, Brolin, Samuel L. Jackson, and Elizabeth Olsen star, and oh boy do they have their work cut out.

Obligatory October horror movie

“Carrie” Oct. 18: It’s a re-imagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom. The curiosity over this one is of the morbid variety, but that fits for a horror movie. We know Moretz will be at least solid, and I’m interested to see what Moore does with the mother character.

Also intriguing is the presence of comedic actress Judy Greer.

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Bargain shows denoted by parenthesis ( ). Movie times are subject to change; check with theaters for updated schedules.

Hollywood Stadium Cinemas 770-539-9200

120 Green Hill Circle NW, Gainesville 2 Guns (R) Thu. 4:30-7:159:45 Fri.-Sun. 2:00-4:307:00-9:30 The Conjuring (R) Thu.-Sun. 6:45-9:45 Elysium (R) Thu. 4:30-7:159:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:45-4:307:15-9:45 Getaway (PG-13) Thu. 5:307:45-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 2:154:30-7:15-9:30 Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) Thu. 4:45-7:30-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 2:00-4:45-7:30-10:00 Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13) Thu. 4:00-7:00-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:30 Monsters University (G) Thu. 4:15 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (PG-13) Thu. 4:007:00-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:154:00-7:00-9:30 One Direction: This Is Us (PG) Thu. 5:30-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-5:30-10:00 One Direction: This Is Us 3D (PG) Thu. 7:45 Fri.-Sun. 3:157:45 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu. 4:00-6:459:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:00 Planes (PG) Thu. 5:15-7:159:15 Fri.-Sun. 1:15-3:155:15-7:15-9:15 Riddick (R) Thu. 8:00 Fri.Sun. 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:45 The Smurfs 2 (PG) Thu. 4:15 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:15 This Is the End (R) Thu. 7:009:45 Fri.-Sun. 2:00-4:457:30-10:00 We’re the Millers (R) Thu. 4:15-7:15-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:45-4:15-7:15-9:45 The World’s End (R) Thu. 4:307:00-9:45 Fri.-Sun. 6:45-9:30 You’re Next (R) Thu. 4:457:30-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 2:154:45-7:30-10:00

Mall Of Georgia Stadium 20 IMAX & RPX 678-482-5858

3333 Buford Drive, Suite 3000, Buford

2 Guns (R) Thu. 7:40-10:10 Closed Circuit (R) Thu. 12:052:25-4:45-7:05-9:25 Fri.-Sat. 11:40-2:00-4:25-7:40-10:0012:25 Sun. 11:40-2:00-4:257:40-10:00 The Conjuring (R) Thu. 4:5010:10 Fri.-Sat. 11:15-4:309:30-12:05 Sun. 11:15-4:309:30 Despicable Me 2 3D (PG) Thu. 1:40 Fri.-Sun. 12:20-2:50 Elysium (R) Thu. 11:55-2:255:00-7:30-10:00 Fri.-Sat. 11:50-2:25-4:55-7:35-10:05 Sun. 2:25-4:55-7:35-10:05 Getaway (PG-13) Thu. 12:302:40-4:50-7:00-9:10 Fri.-Sat. 10:25-12:40-2:55-5:10-7:259:40-11:55 Sun. 10:2512:40-2:55-5:10-7:25-9:40 The Grandmaster (PG-13) Thu. 12:45-3:15-5:45-8:15-10:45 Fri.-Sat. 11:20-1:55-4:557:45-10:20 Sun. 1:55-4:557:45-10:20 Instructions Not Included (PG-13) Fri.-Sat. 11:50-2:255:05-7:45-10:25-11:35 Sun. 11:50-2:25-5:05-7:45-10:25 Jobs (PG-13) Thu. 2:05-7:25 Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13) Thu. 1:10-4:10-7:10-10:10 Fri.-Sun. 10:20-1:15-4:107:15-10:15 Man of Steel 3D (PG-13) Thu. 4:05 Monsters University (G) Thu. 12:10-2:40-5:10 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (PG-13) Thu. 7:3010:20 Fri.-Sun. 10:40-1:304:20-7:20-10:15 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones -- The IMAX Experience (PG-13) Thu. 1:20-4:10 One Direction: This Is Us (PG) Thu. 12:15-4:45-9:15 Fri.Sat. 10:30-3:10-7:50-12:25 Sun. 10:30-3:10-7:50 One Direction: This Is Us 3D (PG) Thu. 12:45-2:30-3:055:20-7:00-7:35-9:50 Fri.-Sun. 12:50-5:30-7:10-9:25-10:05 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu. 12:303:05-5:35-8:05-10:35 Fri.-Sun. 12:30-2:55-5:308:00-10:30

Planes (PG) Thu.-Sun. 12:052:20-4:40-7:05-9:20 Riddick (R) Thu. 9:00 Fri.-Sat. 11:30-2:10-4:50-5:20-7:308:00-10:10-10:40-11:45 Sun. 11:30-2:10-4:50-5:20-7:308:00-10:10-10:40 Riddick: The IMAX Experience (R) Thu. 8:00-10:40 Fri.-Sat. 11:00-1:40-4:20-7:00-9:4012:20 Sun. 11:00-1:40-4:207:00-9:40 The Smurfs 2 (PG) Thu. 11:552:25-4:55 Fri.-Sun. 11:552:20-4:45 The Spectacular Now (R) Thu. 12:10-2:35-4:55-7:10-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 2:00-7:10 Star Trek Into Darkness / World War Z Double Feature 3D (Not Rated) Thu. 12:00-4:50-9:40 This Is the End (R) Fri.-Sat. 10:50-1:20-4:00-7:00-9:3012:01 Sun. 1:20-4:00-7:009:30 Turbo (PG) Thu. 12:15-2:30 Fri.-Sun. 12:00-2:15 The Ultimate Life (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:00-2:30-5:00-7:30-10:0012:30 Sun. 12:00-2:30-5:007:30-10:00 The Way Way Back (PG-13) Thu. 12:50-3:15-5:40 We’re the Millers (R) Thu. 12:15-2:45-5:15-7:45-10:15 Fri.-Sun. 12:10-2:40-5:157:55-10:25 The Wolverine (PG-13) Thu. 4:45-7:35-10:25 Fri.-Sun. 4:30-7:20-10:10 The World’s End (R) Thu. 12:00-2:30-5:00-7:30-10:00 Fri.-Sat. 11:50-2:35-5:057:40-10:20 Sun. 2:35-5:057:40-10:20 You’re Next (R) Thu. 12:403:05-5:25-7:45-10:05 Fri.Sun. 10:20-12:40-3:05-5:258:10-10:35

Movies 400 678-513-4400 415 Atlanta Road, Cumming

Elysium (R) Thu.-Sun. (1:003:40) 6:45-9:45 Getaway (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (1:15-4:10) 7:25-9:55 Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (12:55-3:55) 7:0010:00 Monsters University (G) Thu. (12:45-3:25) The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (12:45-3:50) 6:55-10:00

One Direction: This Is Us 3D (PG) Thu. (12:30-2:50-5:10) 7:30-9:50 Fri.-Sun. (12:403:00-5:20) 7:40-10:00 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu.-Sun. (1:05-3:45) 6:30-9:10 Planes (PG) Thu. (1:00-3:25) Fri.-Sun. (1:00-3:25-5:50) 8:15 Riddick (R) Thu. 8:00 Fri.Sun. (12:45-3:35) 7:10-10:00 The Smurfs 2 (PG) Thu.-Sun. (12:45-3:30) 6:15-9:00 Star Trek Into Darkness / World War Z Double Feature (Not Rated) Thu. (12:45) 7:00 This Is the End (R) Fri.-Sun. (1:10-4:05) 6:45-9:35 The Way Way Back (PG-13) Thu. 7:00-9:40 Fri.-Sun. (1:15-4:00) We’re the Millers (R) Thu.-Sun. (1:00-3:40) 7:15-9:55 You’re Next (R) Thu. (1:154:00) 7:30-9:55 Fri.-Sun. 7:00-9:40

Habersham Hills Cinemas 6 706-776-7469 2115 Cody Road, Mount Airy

Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG13) Thu.-Fri. 4:10-7:00-9:50 Sat.-Sun. 1:00-4:00-7:009:45 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (PG-13) Thu. 4:00-7:00-10:00 Fri. 9:30 Sat.-Sun. 4:00-9:30 One Direction: This Is Us (PG) Thu.-Fri. 4:50-7:15-9:30 Sat.-Sun. 12:00-2:30-5:007:15-9:30 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu. 4:507:15-9:45 Fri. 4:00-6:45 Sat.-Sun. 1:15-6:45 Planes (PG) Thu. 4:00-6:008:00-9:45 Fri. 5:00-7:159:15 Sat.-Sun. 1:00-3:005:00-7:15-9:15 We’re the Millers (R) Thu.-Fri. 4:30-7:00-9:30 Sat.-Sun. 12:15-2:45-5:15-7:45-10:15

Dawson 400 Stadium Cinemas 706-216-1622 189 North 400, Dawsonville

Elysium (R) Thu. 4:05-7:05-

Hollywood posts a record summer NEW YORK — In the end, Hollywood made it through a precarious minefield of summer box-office bombs with a heftier wallet. The summer concluded with a record $4.7 billion in box-office revenue despite much maligned flops like “The Lone Ranger,” “After Earth” and “White House Down.”

The summer movie season closed out on Labor Day weekend as the boy band concert film “One Direction: This Is Us” took in an estimated $18 million from Friday to Monday for Sony Pictures, according to studio estimates Monday. That wasn’t enough to unseat the Weinstein Co. historical drama “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” which stayed on top for the third week with $20 million.

It was a positive note on which to end a tumultuous but profitable summer for Hollywood. Though the movie business has always been one of hits and misses, this summer brought particular attention to some big whiffs.

Yet the box office saw a 10.2 percent increase in revenue over last summer, with attendance rising 6.6 percent. A portion of the revenue bump could be attributed to rising ticket prices which, on average, went up 27 cents from last year.

But the plethora of major releases meant moviegoers had a parade of highly-marketed, big-budget options through the early, most sought-after weeks of the summer. That meant faster blockbuster turnover that may have been better for the industry as a whole, but often came at the expense of individual films.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Monday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood. com.

1. “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” $20 million.

2. “One Direction: This Is Us,” $18 million.

3. “We’re the Millers,” $15.9 million.

4. “Planes,” $10.7 million.

5. “Instructions Not Included,” $10 million.

6. “Elysium,” $8.3 million.

7. “Mortal Instruments,” $6.8 million.

8. “The World’s End,” $6.1 million.

9. “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” $6.1 million.

10. “Getaway,” $5.5 million.

Associated Press

9:50 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-4:007:05-9:50 Getaway (PG-13) Thu. 4:407:20-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 12:052:20-4:40-7:20-10:00 Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG13) Thu. 4:15-7:00-9:10 Fri.-Sun. 1:10-4:15-7:009:10 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (PG-13) Thu. 4:10-7:10-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:20-4:10-7:10-9:30 One Direction: This Is Us (PG) Thu. 4:40-9:20 Fri.-Sun. 12:10-4:40-9:20 One Direction: This Is Us 3D (PG) Thu. 7:05 Fri.-Sun.

2:25-7:05 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu. 4:307:15-9:45 Fri.-Sun. 12:002:15-4:30-7:15-9:45 Planes (PG) Thu. 4:10-7:109:50 Fri.-Sun. 12:10-2:104:10-7:10 Riddick (R) Fri.-Sun. 1:154:20-7:00-9:40 This Is the End (R) Fri.-Sun. 12:00-2:30-5:00-7:3010:00 We’re the Millers (R) Thu. 4:05-7:05-9:50 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:05-7:05-9:50 You’re Next (R) Thu. 4:307:00-9:20 Fri.-Sun. 9:55

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Two new films on IMAX

THIS WEEK

“Les Misérables,” Lawrenceville. 8 p.m.

Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays.

Independent films to show in Suwanee From staff reports

From staff reports

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‘Penguins,’ ‘Universe’ open Sept. 6 Fernbank Museum of Natural History will debut two new films, “Penguins” and “Hidden Universe,” on Sept. 6 on the five-story, 72-foot-wide IMAX screen, featuring stadium seating and surround digital audio.

“Penguins” is a liveaction film celebrating the destiny of a very special King penguin, who returns to his birthplace in the sub-Antarctic. Known as Penguin City, the island is home to hundreds of albatrosses, fur seals and brawling elephant seals — as well as 6 million penguins.

Somehow the hero must earn his place among the island inhabitants and fulfill his destiny by finding a mate and raising a family.

What follows is the story of the most challenging time in a King Penguin’s life, when he is driven to nurture and defend his offspring against harsh weather and fierce predators. This heartwarming drama plays out in one of Earth’s last great wildernesses, amid

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The King penguin is the focus of the newest IMAX film showing at Fernbank Museum.

steep mountain ranges and windblown plains half buried beneath snow and ice. “Penguins” is an unforgettable tale of one King penguin’s journey through his species’ central rite of passage.

“Hidden Universe” is a documentary adventure which takes the audience on a journey deep into space. With the full power of IMAX cinematography, the deepest reaches of the universe are brought to life with unprecedented clarity through real images captured by the world’s most powerful telescopes.

Stunning, high-resolution images of space allow moviegoers to explore the earliest galaxies, watch

Through Sept. 8. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. $30$40. 678-226-6222, auroratheatre.com.

“Rumpelstiltskin,” Atlanta.

Through Sept. 8. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. $9.25 members, $16.50 non-members 404873-3391, puppet.org.

stars being born in vivid clouds of gas and dust, tour the surface of Mars and witness images of distant celestial structures, including stunning views of the Sun. These dramatic new images offer fresh insight into the origins and evolution of the universe.

“Penguins” will show daily from Sept. 6 to Jan. 2 on the following: ■ 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. MondaySaturday ■ Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday ■ 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays through November only.

“Hidden Universe” will show daily from Sept. 6 to Jan. 2 on the following days

and times: ■ 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday ■ 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday ■ 7 and 9 p.m. Fridays through November only IMAX tickets are $13 for adults, $12 for students/ seniors, $11 for children, and $8 for museum members. Double-Feature IMAX tickets are $21 for adults, $19 for students/ seniors, $17 children and $13 for museum members.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History is at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta.

Information and tickets are available by phone at 404-929-6300 and online at fernbankmuseum.org.

Southern food traditions, public art and wine harvesting will be the first topics featured when the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers returns to Suwanee this fall.

Six independent films will be screened at Movie Tavern as part of the visual arts program.

Attendees can discuss each film with the awardwinning filmmakers.

Screenings will be at 7 p.m. on the scheduled dates. Tickets are available at Movie Tavern, 2855 LawrencevilleSuwanee Road, and online at movietavern. com. Individual tickets are $6 each. A six-film package costs $30 and includes a complimentary glass of wine.

“Pride & Joy,” an introduction to the foodways of America’s most delicious region, will be the first film screened Monday, Sept. 9. Six years and more than 5,000 highway miles in the making, “Pride & Joy” is an hourlong documentary exploring the South’s food culture, presenting intimate portraits of

people and places and offering insights into the region’s complex history.

Filmmaker Joe York hails from Glencoe, Ala. He received a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Auburn University and a master’s degree in Southern studies from the University of Mississippi, where he is senior producer of documentary projects. Named Food Filmmaker of the Year at the New York Film Festival in 2009, York has won a bevy or other accolades at film festivals in the South and beyond.

This is Suwanee’s second year participating in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, which is a program of South Arts. Southern Circuit screenings are funded, in part, by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

Other films will be: ■ Oct. 8 — “Bending Sticks” ■ Nov. 12 — “Harvest” ■ Feb. 24 — “Bidder 70” ■ March 18 — “Perfect Strangers” ■ April 9 — “The Retrieval”

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Wrap up warm season outdoors State parks host several area hikes From staff reports As summer weather starts to fade away, Georgia state parks are hosting various outdoor activities this month including a handful in North Georgia.

Kicking things off will be the Dirty Spokes Race on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Unicoi State Park and Lodge in Helen. The trail race includes four state parks: Red Top Mountain, Unicoi, Fort Yargo and Victoria Bryant. Dates and distances vary.

Runners will earn points for awards.

Registration fees range from $25 to $45 and include chip timing, “dry-fit” shirts, post-race drinks and fruit.

Visit http://www.dirtyspokes. com/unicoi-state-park/ for more information and call 706-878-2201 ext. 305 to register.

Next up will be Winder Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial XC 5K. The race will be from 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14, at Fort Yargo

OUTDOOR EVENTS THIS WEEK

Learn to Row classes, Gainesville.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays Sept. 7-28.

Lake Lanier Rowing Club, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. $100 per class. 770-287-0077, lakelanierrowing.org.

First Saturday Hike, Gainesville.

10-11:30 a.m. First Saturday each month. Guided hike. $5 adults, $3 ages 2-12, younger than 2 and Elachee members free. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976. elachee.org.

Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First Saturday each month. Free. Bring water, lunch, gloves and rain gear.

Tools, training and refreshments provided. Call to preregister. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976.

State Park in Winder.

The run/walk will raise money for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. The XC 5K will take place in Fort Yargo State Park. The course will be on the roadway as well as through the trails of Fort Yargo.

Parking is $5.

For more information, visit classicraceservices@gmail.com or call 706-680-7223.

The third choice will be Women for the Woods at Buck Shoals from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen Like-minded women may choose between classes in canoeing/ kayaking, hiking, fly-fishing and firearms.

Cost $50 and includes a firecooked lunch. Parking costs $5.

Call 706-878-3087 for information.

Next up is the Mountain Music and Arts & Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Vogel State Park in Blairsville.

The popular event includes Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music. Art and craft booths will have handmade items for sale. Food concessions will be provided by

Vogel Volunteers/Friends of Georgia State Parks.

Cost is $2 to $5 plus $5 for parking.

Call 706-745-2628 for more information.

Five days later, a Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike will be from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, and 8:15-10:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Tallulah Gorge State Park in Tallulah Falls.

Participants may take a mile and a half hike under the full moon. Cost is $5 plus $5 for parking.

Call 706-754-7981.

To wrap up activities in North Georgia, Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21 at Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen Children and their special “big person” can fish in a lake stocked with catfish, bass and bream. Fish caught can be kept.

Participants need to bring their own bait (no corn) and rods.

The event is not at Smithgall Woods, but at Buck Shoals, a nearbyunopened state park. Call 706-8783087 for directions.

Cost is $5 for parking.

UPCOMING

$15. 770-287-7888, lckc.org.

Clermont Cupcake Challenge 5K Run and 1K Fun Walk, Clermont. 6:30 a.m.

Sept. 21. North Hall Lions Club, 200 Spring St., Clermont. Call 404-8610688 for prices, runnersfit.com or www.racega.com.

Fall BBI Junior Olympic Program Championship Fungatta, Gainesville.

Sept. 28. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-287-7888, lckc.org.

Canoe and Kayak rentals, Gainesville.

1-6 p.m. Through Sept. 29. Lanier Canoe Kayak Club, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Will be closed on Sept. 14. 770-287-7888, lckc.org.

Suwanee Day Classic Race, Suwanee.

8 a.m. Sept. 14. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee.

770-614-6140, suwaneeday.com.

Women for the Woods at Buck Shoals, Helen. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 14.

Buck Shoals Park, Helen. $45 or $50 if paid after August 30. $5 parking.

706-878-3087.

City of Winder Fire Department 9/11 Memorial XC 5K, Winder. 5-9 p.m.

Sept. 14. Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St., Winder. $5 parking.

706-680-7223, classicraceservices@ gmail.com.

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 19. 8:1510:15 p.m. Sept. 20. Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Road, Tallulah Falls. $5 plus $5 parking.

706-754-7981.

Moonlight paddle, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 and Oct. 25. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Trained instructor will lead group paddle.

ONGOING

Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club, Gainesville. 1-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. May through September.

Lanier Canoe Kayak Club, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville.

Closed Sept. 14. 770-287-7888, lckc. org.

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Radio and TV host to talk about gardening From staff reports Well-known gardener, writer and radio and TV show host Walter Reeves will speak on “Environmentally Responsible Landscaping” at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9,

in the parks and recreation building at 365 Riley Road in Dahlonega.

At the end of the presentation, visitors may ask questions.

For more information, call Juanita Tipton at 706867-1835.

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Food Truck Friday, Suwanee. 7 p.m. Sept. 6. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee.

Fire Corps Chili Cook-Off, Hiawassee. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sept. 7. 50 River St., Hiawassee. Free.

Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, Clarkesville. Sept 8-16. Habersham County Fairgrounds, 4235 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville. Call 706-778-1445 for times.

Learn to Square Dance, Flowery Branch. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch. $50 per person or $6 paid weekly. 678-956-0287, acoley@mindspring.com, lakeshoresquares.com.

Walter Reeves, Dahlonega. 7 p.m. Sept. 9. Parks and Recreation Building, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega.

The Georgia Mountains Master Gardeners will have gardener Walter Reeves speak on “Environmentally Responsible Landscaping.” 706-867-1835.

Main Street Job Expo, Clarkesville. 9 a.m. to noon.

Sept. 10. Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, 120 Paul Franklin Road, Clarkesville. 706-754-3650.

Swing Lessons with Jean Hawkins, Gainesville. 7:308:30 p.m. Sept. 10 through Oct. 15. Gainesville Civic Center, Gainesville. $35 for city residents, $45 for non residents. 770-531-2680, gainesville.org/recreation.

UPCOMING

Scarecrows in the Garden, Atlanta. Sept. 13. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta.

Deadline is Sept. 13, with scarecrow drop-off Sept.

26-27. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

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10th annual Art in the Square, Gainesville. Sept. 21-22.

Downtown Gainesville Square, E. Main St., Gainesville.

Free. Call 770-886-6126 for times.

Marco Polo: Man & Myth exhibit, Atlanta. Sept. 28 through January 5, 2014. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. Fernbank will host Marco Polo Celebration Days on Sept. 28 and Oct. 12. $17.50 adults, $16.50 students and seniors, $15.50 for children ages 3 to 12, free for ages 2 and younger, and free for Fernbank Members. Call 404929-6400 for times, fernbankmuseum.org.

66th annual Members’ exhibition, Gainesville. 5:307:30 p.m. Oct. 17 through Dec. 8. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free.

Kristin Skees “Cozy Portraits” exhibit, Atlanta. Oct. 24 through Nov. 16. Marcia Wood Gallery, 263 Walker St. SW, Atlanta. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Oct. 24.

Free. Call 404-827-0030 for times, marciawood@ marciawoodgallery.com.

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Community heroes to be honored Sixth annual fundraiser set for Tuesday

Power of the Purse

The sixth annual Power of the Purse fundraiser will “Honor Community Heroes” at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Chattahoochee Country Club at 3000 Club Drive in Gainesville, The event will begin with a reception for founding members of WomenSource at 5:30 p.m. on the Terrace.

All other attendees may arrive at 6 p.m. to allow time for mingling and networking. Participants may also shop during the vendor marketplace, purchase raffle tickets for a luxury purse and accessory raffle, taste the food from the buffet and visit the cash bar before a fashion show and program.

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When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 Where: Chattahoochee Country Club, 3000 Club Drive, Gainesville Cost: $50 per person, $500 for table of eight

From staff reports

THIS WEEK

Robert Sagerman’s “Openings” exhibit, Atlanta. Sept.

12 through Oct. 19. Marcia Wood Gallery, 263 Walker St. SW, Atlanta. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Sept.

12. Free. Call 404-827-0030 for times, marciawood@ marciawoodgallery.com.

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The fashion show and program will begin at 7 p.m. and feature clothing provided by the area merchants. All of the models were chosen because of their role as a community hero and will wear clothing representative of their field of employment or volunteer role. The 2013 Community Heroes: ■ Susan Abee, United Way of Hall County ■ Grace Akan, Hall County Public Defender’s Office ■ Lindsay Burton, Hall County District Attorney’s Office ■ Tonya Butler Collins, United States Army Veteran ■ Marlana Crews, Hall County Fire Department ■ Rev. Ruth Walker

Demby, First Baptist Church of Gainesville ■ Julia Greene, Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County ■ Dr. Bonita Jacobs, University of North Georgia ■ Elida Lopez, Northeast Georgia Medical Center ■ Lauren Mayhew, EMT - Advanced Ambulance with Forsyth County ■ Rev. Gala Sheats, First Baptist Church, MLK Drive ■ Cheryl Vandiver, North Georgia Community Foundation ■ LeCrisha Peyton Webb, Hall County School System — East Hall Middle School ■ Britney Whitaker, The Longstreet Clinic, PC — Pediatrics Proceeds will benefit

WomenSource’s mission of encouraging personal and professional success for women of all ages and backgrounds in Northeast Georgia by providing quality programs and educational sessions to the women of our community.

Reservations are appreciated. Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a reserved table of eight.

To make an individual or table reservation, contact WomenSource at 770-503-9060, laura@ womensource.info, or www.WomenSource.info prior to the event.

WomenSource is also selling tickets for the luxury purse and accessory raffle.

Tickets are $5 for one ticket, $10 for three and $20 for 10 tickets. The winner does not need to be present to win.

All prizes have a minimum value of $50.

For more information, contact Laura Haynes at 770-503-9060 or laura@ womensource.info.

Residents can glimpse into life of deputies From staff reports Hall County residents may experience the life and work of local law enforcement through the upcoming Hall County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy.

The 14th session of the Citizens Academy will be from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 10 to Oct. 15 The seven-week course will feature classroom and hands-on activities by deputies and other personnel of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.

Visits will be made to the 911 communications center, the Hall County Jail, Clarks Bridge Rowing Center, the law enforcement center, the firearms and training center and the Hall County Courthouse.

Sessions will also detail information about the criminal investigations department, SWAT and Dive team divisions, patrol division and the court services division.

Free meals will be served every night and a graduation ceremony will be Oct. 22 for all who

complete the course.

Residents interested may call Capt. Chris Matthews at 770-531-7095 or email

him at cmatthews@ hallcounty.org. Applications may be found at www. hallcounty.org/sheriff.

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