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I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battles or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit. -John F. Kennedy
What People are saying Very impressed with the first issue of The Ville. Just great! Keep up the good work. Awesome. I'm so glad to see this! free alternative publications are crucial to local art, music, and culture. Hooray! Awesome publication and wonderful launch party! So happy to have a publication like this in Milledgeville! Congrats to the 'Ville on a successful launch! Great to have a publication like this in our wonderful community! Oh my gosh, your from the ‘Ville! I’ve been looking for you everywhere, I want to buy an ad in the ‘Ville! It’s about time Milledgeville had a publication like this! Love it!
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I thought about leaving this space blank, only pointing to the great comments we’ve received and letting that be our forward. But in light of the obvious implications that would have, I decided instead to fill the space. Not that I didn’t want to write anything here, but once I started looking back over the responses we’ve received from the community I just couldn’t think of anything better to put here. We really could not have asked for better support or affirmation that this was the correct venture. Our response to that was to make our second issue even bigger and better. Well here you go. In this issue we really packed in a ton of content. And I mean a lot. Did you know we have a poetry slam here in town? Did you know a comedy tour is coming? I had no idea how much live music is all over town. I’m sure you’ll find more than one thing in this issue that will make you say “Huh, I didn’t know about that.” Well, that’s the idea in this publication. We want to bring to your attention to all the
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great art and entertainment venues and events we have in our community. So to the person that says, there ‘s nothing to do here, I say look again. There’s plenty to do — you just have to know where to look — and the ‘Ville is a good starting point.
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what’s inside
Art, Entertainment and Culture in the ‘Ville
Scott Little Band Touring all over the southeast, Scott Little Band takes listeners on a lyrical journey. Ready all about what motivates and inspires these area southern rockers as they add to their musical repertoire.
Q&A Milledgeville Mayor Richard Bentley sits down with The ‘Ville for a candid interview where he discusses everything from the status of Streetscape to what kind of music he listens to in his downtime.
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Going Greek Our adventurous foodie takes on gyros and loves them. Find out all there is to love at downtown’s Metropolis Cafe — and hey — they’ve got hookah. What’s not to love?
Out & About New City Milledgeville is moving forward with preview services set to begin next month. Also next month, local book lovers will converge at Mary Vinson Library for the 30th annual Twin Lakes Library System book fair, and local native Anne Carr opens a new exhibit at the Marlor House. Find all the details inside.
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Greensboro native and former GCSU Bobcat golfer Eric Dodd has traded in his clubs for a guitar and he’s setting sail with Zac Brown Band this Labor Day weekend. Read more about his musical journey and where he’s headed inside.
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Also check out..... Local Beer Review................................................8 Jimmy Holder of the Brick shares his love for good beer and gives us his recommendation for good beer in the city.
Dining Guide .........................................................9 This is not your average dining guide. We sorted them by cuisine so you can easily find Chinese or Mexican and also get a quick glance at the prices to expect.
Opinions...............................................................13 Who doesn’t have an opinion on the BP oil spill? In our opinion section we ask men and women to give us their take on the issue. Are they the same?
Fashion.................................................................18 Ever see someone walking in the city and wonder “Where did they get that and how much is it?” Well we stopped one local person and asked!
Creative Manager ..............Brooks Hinton
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music Never get lost! Not when your guitar comes with lights!
Scott Little Band mixes it up & adds to their repertoire By LAUREN DAVIDSON Touring all over the southeast, Scott Little Band takes its audience on the lyrical journey of their lives. With influences including Waylon Jennings, Darrell Scott, Merle Haggard, Alabama, The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd, this country rock outfit has what it takes to captivate their audiences in the music. Before starting the band four years ago, Scott Little had his own solo act. After recording his solo record he and Colin Blakely, the band’s drummer, discussed the possibilities of starting a band. “Primarily it was to get his [Scott’s] repertoire out — his new record that he had just written,” Blakely said. “That was the original thing — it was three of us — it was a real open folk, rock, country thing going on, and then we got Trey and we took a left over at Dwayne Allman and the guys from Lynyrd Skynyrd, more of the rock thing.” The band’s recently released album, “Barbed Wire and Engine Blocks,” boasts songs that tell a story everyone can relate to. Trey Thompson, vocals and guitar, says the songs were written in a specific time in each member’s life. “When you look at each individual song and where they came from, what they’re about is what was going on at that time period in our life, it was what we were going through,” Thompson said. “That’s the beauty of it.” Every member has song credits on the album, however Little is the principle writer. He writes all the time, sometimes even during set breaks. “Songs are a lot like children, and I write all the time, just always writing, just always going ‘Hey guys I got this
new thing. Hey guys check this out,’” Little said. “I’m in a fortunate position that I can create these tunes, you know, with a guitar and a voice and then put them on a disc or sit down and play them, and then these guys put their treatment on it. It’s great to be in a position to have to trust like that, you know this little piece of art that I’m bringing and then it grows up to be a big piece of art. So it’s neat to have three other guys to do that with, let it evolve and be whatever it’s going to be.” The band plays in many college towns and frequently makes appearances at Milledgeville’s own Cowboy Bill’s. Reminiscing about the venue Little said: “I’ve cut my teeth in the building, because as a young teenager playing guitar the first time I really played in front of, it wasn’t my first gig, but the first time I played in front of a real crowd was Cowboy Bill’s.” A typical show put on by the band can present anything: original songs, new material and even covers by various country and rock greats. Charles Gaston, who plays bass for the band, jokes about the group being a human jukebox. “One thing that’s interesting about this band is that almost every show, we will play something that we’ve never ever played before on stage,” said Gaston. “Scott knows a million tunes and he’s real good at throwing hand signs to tell us what chord’s coming up next and you know if it’s something that you’ve heard before.” Next time Scott Little Band is in town, drive on down to Cowboy Bill’s and check them out to see what they’re adding to the repertoire.
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Q & A
Hey Boss, where are we heading? Q&A with Milledgeville Mayor Richard Bentley The City of Milledgeville began the year with two new Council members and a number of issues on Council’s agenda including the completion of the next phase of Streetscape, filling the city manager vacancy on a permanent basis following the departure of Scott Wood and continuing to look for ways that help foster growth, development, and of course jobs. The ‘Ville recently discussed several of these issues with Milledgeville Mayor Richard Bentley, just hours before Council took an initial step in filling the city manager’s position by approving interim manager and long-time city employee Barry Jarrett. In the coming weeks, Council is expected to have taken a vote on whether or not Jarrett, the lone finalist for the position, will fill the city manager’s post. Bentley, who is set to begin the year two of his second term as Milledgeville mayor, was first elected in November 2005. THE ‘VILLE: The next phase of the downtown Streetscape renovation project is presently underway and has been for most of the summer. How is work going on Streetscape and is the project still on course to be completed within the timeline? RB: They are on or exceeding their timeline. We intend on having it completed before Deep Roots [in October]. THE ‘VILLE: This week marks Georgia College’s annual Week of Welcome, and students will be making their way back to Milledgeville in the coming days. With discussions in recent
months about safety and underage drinking, what would you say to students with regards to precautions they should take? RB: They should always be aware of their surroundings and also be aware of the situations they find themselves in. We would tell them to be careful and be mindful of rules and realize that they are there to protect them. THE ‘VILLE: With a recent rash of burglaries and thefts around the downtown area, what can the city do to address the issue? RB: Our law enforcement — we have every competence that they are aware of these issues. They continue to address these issues. Some of these instances may be driven by the economy, but it’s been my experience that we are as safe or safer than communities that are comparable in size. I think we are comparable with the number of officers we have. We fare very well with them. THE ‘VILLE: The Baldwin County Commission has recently taken up discussion of a blight ordinance, and issue that has been met with some concern by a few property owners. How does a government entity find a balance between preserving the aesthetic of a community and finding ways to promote new development without infringing on property owners rights at the same time? RB: It’s going to be sensitive to an individual [property owner]. There are
some who would like more regulations. I feel certain that people in the incorporated parts of the city don’t think we do enough. Fortunately for the city, we have zoning. We address those things to protect the property in the neighborhoods. We have the Historic Preservation Committee. They have rules and regulations as well. Through our code enforcement, zoning and HPC, we address the issue of blight. [For example] we designated the old Belk building as blight two or three years ago so that development could begin there. We do address those issues and try to be proactive in that. I will add that I have been very pleased to have many people, including outside communities, comment on how clean our community is now. I think it sends a very positive message. THE ‘VILLE: After months of setbacks and job losses, this community has gotten some positive news recently,
with the OneGeorgia grant for the new Kroger shopping center and the announcement of the new prison, do you think we’re finally, slowly turning the corner as far as growth and development? RB: The optimist in me would say yes. It’s certainly going to help our morale … . However, it’s going to be an ongoing concern and it’s going to require continued effort to create jobs. This is a slow recovery in Milledgeville, just like it is all across the country. It’s still going to take a great deal of effort. THE ‘VILLE: What areas do you think need to be strengthened to build greater communication and community involvement in local government? RB: The [Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce economic] forums were a place just for that reason — to get folks involved. I am certainly open to any ideas that people may have. We’re continually looking for ways to create opportunities.
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THE ‘VILLE: Since this is an arts and culture publication, what do you think of the future of the arts in Milledgeville? RB: I think you’ll see growth. There are certainly groups who are looking for ways to improve or increase the presence of the arts here in Milledgeville. Our three colleges add to that. The arts and the cultural opportunities that Milledgeville has coincide with that, and I think they work hard in that.
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This is a slow recovery in Milledgeville, just like it is all across the country. It’s still going to take a great deal of effort.
THE ‘VILLE: With fine arts carrying such a presence in this community, Georgia College being the state’s only public liberal arts school, and through organizations such as Campus Club and strong arts programs in the local schools, how important is that in motivating young people? RB: It’s significant because it creates
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a well-rounded student who becomes a well-rounded citizen. I think we all at some point enjoy something related to the arts. I think it enhances the education of a young person significantly. THE ‘VILLE: Any additional thoughts or comments? RB: I would like to encourage the community to continue to remain faithful in better days ahead and know that leadership is working diligently. This is still a great community filled with great people, and I think the best place in the state to live. THE ‘VILLE: What type of music do you listen to? RB: As my son would say, old folks music. I have always said today’s country is more pop music. I grew up on ‘70s and ‘80s music, so that’s what I tend to listen to. THE ‘VILLE: What’s your favorite song? RB: No favorite song. My wife and I both enjoy all kinds of music. We have a musical household and listen to music all the time. THE ‘VILLE: What’s the last book you read? RB: I enjoy reading John Grisham and Tom Clancy. — Compiled by Natalie Davis
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dining It’s an IPA Time of Year
Going Greek
Jimmy Holder, Good Beer Afficionado Fall is right around the corner. Cooler, milder days, gentle breezes and the awesome colors of changing leaves are all less than a month away. Football begins, baseball ends and for us beer drinkers, a subtle change develops in our palates’ desire. For me, fall is when I move away from the summer wheat beers and turn to a heartier IPA. Many breweries offer an IPA, yet they are all different in taste, aftertaste and drinkability. What exactly is an IPA? An IPA is an acronym for India Pale Ale, even though it originated in England. There are pages and pages of blogs discussing the IPA’s true origin and definition, but the overall characteristics hinge upon hops, more hops, and then, some more hops. This abundance of hops, specifically Casade hops, delivers an ale with copper hues, aromatic body, medium to medium high alcohol content and a distinctive bitter taste. If you don't like bitter beers, an IPA is not for you, but if you're like me, that bitter bite and grapefruit like aftertaste is quite delicious. Recently, I came across New Belgium Brewery's Ranger IPA. New Belgium is best known for their Fat Tire Ale. They've had some seasonal beers that don't quite match up, but Ranger, like Fat Tire, is a year long offering and part of there Explore Series. The bottle and label are simple, but inside its generic packaging is a down right perfect IPA. Its bite is robust, but smoother than other IPA's. Its citrus aftertaste is prominent, not subtle. All of these carefully crafted perfections give it a drinkability that is unmatched in the IPA market. But be careful, the alcohol content is 6.5%. You might be gingerly moving into your fourth beer when you realize Ranger packs a punch, making it even more worth its premium price. I found my first six pack in a grocery store here in town, and have since located it in our package stores. In the bottle or on draft, Ranger is my “falling into fall” beer. Cheers!
Adventurous foodie takes on Metropolis Café By LAUREN DAVIDSON If I had to put together a list of all my favorite cuisines, Greek food would be in the top three. I love it and can’t get enough of it. Moving here recently from Athens, one of many things I knew I had to find was a Greek restaurant. It didn’t take long for me to discover Metropolis Café. I recently dined at the restaurant, housed in downtown Milledgeville, and requested to try out their three delicious gyros. I knew my body couldn’t handle eating three full-sized gyros so I requested sample-sized portions of each. Gyros at Metropolis Café are made up of lettuce, tomato, Tzatziki sauce and gyro meat all served on top of a flat-grilled Grecian pita. For those who aren’t familiar with Tzatziki sauce, it’s a delicious Greek yogurt sauce made of cucumbers, Greek yogurt, vinegar and olive oil.
To start off, I tried the Greek gyro, priced at $5.29. Thin slices of lamb and beef were folded into the Grecian pita and topped off with lettuce, tomato and Tzatiki sauce. The Greek was amazing and the tangy overtone of the Tzatziki sauce really complimented the lamb/beef meat. The next gyro I tried was the Greek Souvlaki, priced at $5.29. Small pieces of succulent marinated chicken were placed in the Grecian pita with an overlay of lettuce, tomato and Tzatiki sauce. The chicken is marinated in their seven-spice mixture and cooked on the flat grill with olive oil, which gives it a distinctive taste. It had a hint of tang to it, that satisfied my taste buds. To finish off my dining experience, I tried the chicken Gyro, also priced at $5.29. Thin slices of chick-
en accompanied by the lettuce, tomato and Tzatiki sauce filled the warm pita. If you’re in the mood for a light and delicious gyro I would recommend that you try this one. It was delicious. Greek food is not the only thing Metropolis Café brings to the table. They serve Indian food on Thursdays, Greek pizza on
Sundays, and they offer hookahs for customers to enjoy on the outside deck. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Metropolis Café. The food was delicious and the service and atmosphere were excellent. So stop by Metropolis Café for your next dinner outing I promise they won’t let you down.
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Appleblee’s 106 Roberson Mill Rd. Sports bar, classic American dining, hot wings. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-8355.
Asian Bistro & Grill 124 W. Hancock St. Traditional Asian cuisine, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai. LD • BAR • $-$$$. Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Closed 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Bar hours WednesdaySaturday 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (478) 452-2886.
Buffington’s 120 W. Hancock St. Sandwiches, salads, hot wings and dining specials in a tavern-like setting. LD • BAR • $-$$. Weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m to 1:30 a.m.; also open Sundays. (478) 414-1975. Chili’s 2596 N. Columbia St. Bar and grill, hot wings. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-1900. Duke’s Dawghouse 162 Sinclair Marina Rd. Sandwiches and burgers. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-8440 119 Chops 119 S. Wayne St. Sports pub and nightly specials. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 387-4550. Pickle Barrel 1880 N. Columbia St. Café and sports pub. LD • BAR • $-$$. Sunday-Tuesday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; WednesdaySaturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ruby Tuesday 2440 N. Columbia St. Classic American dining. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-5050. Velvet Elvis Supper Club 113 West Hancock St. Seafood, burgers, wings and more. LD • BAR • $$. Monday-Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (478) 453-8226.
China Garden 1948 N. Columbia St. Wings and Chinese. LD • $-$$. (478) 454-3449. China Wings 3 1071 S. Wayne St. Wings and Chinese. LD • $-$$. (478) 453-3655.
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Kai Thai 2600 N. Columbia St. Thai. LD • BAR • $-$$$. (478) 454-1237. Kuroshima Japanese dining. LD • BAR • $-$$$. (478) 451-0245. Lieu’s Peking Chinese. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 804-0083. Little Tokyo Steakhouse Japanese, sushi. LD • BAR • $-$$$. (478) 452-8886. Super China Buffet-style Chinese. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 451-2888.
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dining in the ‘Ville BAKERIES The Goodie Gallery 812 N. Columbia St. Sandwiches, breads, salads, pastries & desserts. BL • $-$$. (478) 452-8080. Ryals 135 S. Wayne St. Pastries & fresh-baked goods. BL • $-$$. (478) 452-0321.
Pig in a Pit Barbecue 116 W. Hancock St. Pork, chicken, ribs. LD • $-$$. (478) 414-1744.
Judy’s Country Kitchen 1720 N. Columbia St. Buffet-style dining. LD • $-$$. (478) 414-1436.
Soul Master Barbecue & Lounge 451 N. Glynn St. American barbecue. LD • $-$$. (478) 453-2790.
Octagon Café Milledgeville Mall Sandwiches and salads. LD • $-$$. (478) 452-0588.
BUFFETS/CAFES BARBECUE Old Clinton BBQ 2645 N. Columbia St. Ribs, pulled pork, country sides. Mon.-Th. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. LD • $-$$. (478) 454-0080. Paradise Country BBQ 111 Old Montgomery Highway, corner of Highway 441 N. & Log Cabin Rd. Pork, ribs, chicken. LD • $-$$. (478) 452-8008.
Country Buffet 1465 SE Jefferson St. Southern buffet dining. LD • $-$$. (478) 453-0434. Grits 132 Hardwick St. Home-cooked Southern dining. LD • BAR • $-$$. 478) 453-2520. Golden Corral 1913 N. Columbia St. Buffet-style American dining. BLD • $-$$. (478) 414-1344.
Shrimp Boat 911 S. Elbert St. Chinese. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-0559. COFFEE HOUSES Blackbird Coffee 114 W. Hancock St. Coffee, teas, pastries, desserts and sandwiches. BLD • $-$$. (478) 454-2473. Jittery Joe’s 135 W. Hancock St. Coffee, teas, pastries, desserts and sandwiches. BLD • $-$$. (478) 452-7918.
Starbucks 2400 N. Columbia St. Coffee, teas pastries, desserts and sandwiches. BLD • $-$$. (478) 454-4040. CONTEMPORARY Aubri Lane’s 114 S. Wayne St. Steaks, seafood, contemporary Southern dining. Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Tuesday - Saturday. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. dinner; Closed Sunday and Monday LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 454-4181. Sylvia’s 2600 N. Columbia St. Pasta and seafood, Mediterranean-inspired. Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 452-4444.
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PIZZA/ITALIAN
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Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. Pizza, pasta & casual Italian dining. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. - midnight. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-5003.
Barberito’s 146 S. Hancock St. Fast food, Southwestern-style burritos, salads, fajitas and tacos. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 451-4717.
Bo Jo’s Café 3021 N. Columbia St. Seafood & steaks by the lake. D • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 453-3234.
The Brick 136 W. Hancock St. Brick oven pizza, pasta, salads and hot wings. MondaySaturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-0089. Deano’s Pizza 128 N. Wayne St. Brick oven pizza, pasta, salads & hot wings. Tue. - Thur. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 414-1155. Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St. Gourmet pizza & sandwiches. Mon.-Thur. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sundays noon - 9 p.m. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 457-0144.
El Tequila 1830 N. Columbia St. Fine Mexican dining. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 414-1344.
Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. Key West-style, Caribbeaninspired Southern seafood and steaks. Lunch FridaySaturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner Wednesday-Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. and FridaySaturday 4 to 12:30 a.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (706) 485-9693.
Margaritas Mexican Grill 2400 N. Columbia St. Central Mexico cuisine. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-9547.
Choby’s at Little River 3065 N. Columbia St. Fish and seafood by the lake. D • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 453-9744.
Puebla’s Mexican Restaurant 112 W. Hancock St. Mexican cuisine. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-1173.
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El Amigo 2465 N. Columbia St. Fine Mexican dining. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-0027.
Pryme Steakhouse 3010 Heritage Rd. Steak, seafood and chicken, nightly specials. WednesdaySaturday 5 p.m. until. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 451-0160. SPECIALTY Mida Sweet 201 S. Wayne St. Asian-inspired cuisine, specialty coffees, gelatos and ice cream. LD • $-$$. (478) 453-8634. WINGS AJ’s Hot Wings 2601 N. Columbia St., Suite 4 Hot wings, fish and burgers. LD • $-$$. (478) 804-0101.
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arts & culture New City Church Milledgeville Book lovers — unite. moving forward; launch upcoming
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By NATALIE DAVIS
The 30th annual Twin Lakes Library System Friends of the Library Book Fair will converge on downtown’s Mary Vinson Memorial Library next month with thousands of titles to pique every kind of literary interest. This year’s book fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the main branch building, 151 S. Jefferson St. According to Barry Reese, Twin Lakes Library System director, this year’s book fair will offer patrons a few surprises with added features including live musical performances and an onsite cartooning and caricature exhibition with Tim “Mr. Ollie” Oliphant. The lineup of musical performers will include a drummer, 8year-old Milledgeville’s Got Talent 2009 winner Bryce Raburn, Craig Amason, lead vocalist for The RX Band, LaToya Davidson and Kenrick Perez and The Old Capitol Cloggers. The day’s activities will also include games for the kids, a food court and bake sale items, a plant sale, flea market — and of course — books — and lots of ’em. The stacks typically span the literary genres with sale prices
After weeks of preparation and planning, New City Church Milledgeville is less than a month away from its launch, with preview services set to begin early next month. The first of four previews will be held Sunday, Sept. 12 at Buffington’s in downtown Milledgeville. Three other worship gatherings will be held Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Dec. 5 with two services on each designated Sunday — at 9 and 10:30 a.m. A children’s space will be set up at the Asian Bistro next door for each Sunday. “We hope to launch weekly services January 9,” said lead pastor Ryan Lyons of the church’s timeline. The preview services are a major step for New City Milledgeville, a reassuring sign that the vision for the upstart church is moving forward, according to Lyons. “They’ve gone well,” said Lyons of the church plant’s planning. “We believe that the Lord has shown us favor.” New City Milledgeville, which takes much of its blueprint from New City Church Macon, aims to blend biblical teachings and principals with a strong sense of appreciation for local arts and culture, a central reason why the church will be based in the downtown area, with its proximity to local art galleries, music venues and two colleges. The church’s vision encompasses speaking the word of God through culture and the arts to all voices and all people. With the Macon church as a model, Lyons says the church aims to work to become a strong part of the community, working with local organizations and missions as a means of giving back and helping others.
While Buffington’s, the site of the upcoming preview services, will likely only serve as a temporary location, Lyons says establishing the church downtown is still vital to spreading the church’s message and fulfilling its vision. In the future, Lyons says, church organizers will be looking for a downtown space to open an art gallery, similar to New City Macon’s 567 Center for Renewal, to utilize as a means to further its mission of celebrating the arts and establishing connections in the community. “Eventually, we’d like to see that become a music venue,” said Lyons. And though the gallery space is still in the planning stages, Lyons says he and New City Milledgeville members are working to establish a church presence through community involvement, with plans to do some volunteer work at the upcoming Deep Roots Festival. “We’re encouraging our people to get involved with things,” said Lyons. “There are a number of things that we have on the table.” For now, the church is working to spread its message and get others involved through social networking and traditional word of mouth. Lyons maintains a blog, and the church’s website is up and running, along with a Facebook page and Twitter account. Said Lyons: “What we’re trying to do is spread the word.” —To find out more about New City Milledgeville, visit www.newcitymilledgeville.org or check out their Facebook fan page or follow the church on Twitter for updates.
ranging from 50 cents each for paperbacks and $1 a piece for hardbacks. Patrons can purchase a bargain box for $15 or a bargain bag for $10 each. The local library system puts on the fundraiser every fall with proceeds going to benefit the summer Vacation Reading Club. Last year’s book fair netted nearly $9,000 for the Twin Lakes Library System. Volunteers work countless hours each year sorting, pricing and boxing up books in preparation for the annual sale, and volunteer slots are still available. Those who are interested can sign up online at www.twinlakeslibrarysystem.org/libraryfair, but you must sign up no later than 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. Anyone interested in volunteering can also contact LaToya Davidson at latoyadavidson@tllsga.org. Those who wish to become a sponsor can simply mail a check to Friends of the Mary Vinson Memorial Library, Attn. Barry Reese, 151 S. Jefferson St. SE, Milledgeville, GA 31061. For more information, visit the Twin Lakes Library System’s website at www.twinlakeslibrarysystem.org or call the Mary Vinson Memorial Library at (478) 4526522.
Carr exhibit comes to Marlor House An exhibition of works by Anne Carr, “Coming Home” will open Sunday, Aug. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Marlor House, 201 North Wayne St. and will continue through Sept. 24. The public is invited to attend the opening reception. Carr was born and raised in Milledgeville. She moved to Athens in 1948 to join her husband. Carr’s love of drawing and painting started at an early age, and she was encouraged by her teachers in elementary and high school. She studied fine art at what was then Georgia State College for Women from 1945 to 1948 and spent one summer at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art. Carr received her BA in Social Studies from Mercer University in Macon. Along with marriage and raising four children, Carr continued her studies with such notable artists as Theresa Rhett English, Roman and Constantine
Chatov, Don Renner, and Amelie Rogers. Her work has been exhibited in various shows such as the Georgia National Fair, the Winter Arts Festival in Macon, the Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences and the Daytona Art League Gallery. Carr paints primarily landscapes and still lives in oil in a loose and atmospheric style and her pieces are somewhat impressionistic. She is a frequent participant in visual arts classes and workshops in the Daytona Beach and middle Georgia area. Carr said, “Art remains a crucial part of my life and I am grateful to have been introduced to the joys and challenges at such an early age. Painting is my passion and I am still learning.” The Marlor Center gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is no admission fee charged to visit the gallery. For more information call Allied Arts at (478) 452-3950 or visit www.milledgevillealliedarts.com
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opinion
Hot potato NAME: Amber Williams My Stance: “I don’t think the government should be involved because nothing will even come out of it. You really can’t have government involvement right now. BP should be doing more, though, in order to fix the mess they have caused.”
NAME: Kevin Hall My Stance: “Well, BP had to do something otherwise they will take a major PR hit — same thing with the government. [The government] has to do something about it as well or Obama’s numbers will take a huge hit. There are experts that say though in oil spills of this particular magnitude the best thing is to just do nothing. I honestly think if experts don’t think we should do anything, then we shouldn’t do anything either. We have to just let it run its course.”
Listening to the devlopments of the oil spill made us feel like BP and the Obama administration were playing a game of “you take responsibility hot potato.” Here’s what a few of our readers had to say:
NAME: Erica Woodard My Stance: “I think BP is full of it. It shouldn’t have taken them three months to fix this mess. I think this is BP’s problem — and not the government’s — so they need to be the ones to pay for it and not our government.”
NAME: Lee Hammock My Stance: “I feel that BP is handling the responsibility over the spill very well. There should be less government involvement, as it isn’t a government responsibility. BP is doing a great job in fixing the situation, instead of tangling themselves up in litigation.”
Some of our faithful Facebook followers chimed in on the discussion also. Here are their responses: Arturo Rodriguez: Good or bad, they handled it. Much better than the President of the United States who, not only stood by and let it go on, but stymied BP's and Louisiana's efforts to clean up. Why? So he could gain political capital for his cap-and-trade bill and his other environmentalist pipe dreams to shut down drilling alltogether? They should have cooperated, but the federal government did nothing.
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Barry Reese: I have zero problem with how the President handled it. Zero. Michael Thomas: This was BP's problem from the start and they are responsible for correcting the problem which they handle miserably. I also think that the state of Louisiana bears some blame also and should stop acting like the victim. For ...years, that state catered to Big Oil in a big way and refused to promote greater regulation just like when the President wanted a 6 month moritorum to ensure that additional deep oil rigs were secure. I think that the government's response was appropriate. In the final analysis, the government brought the right pressure on BP to get its act together and seal the well. Those who blame the President for this are misguided because had the government come in and taken over BP and the spill, they would be labeling the President as a socialist, just like they did when he was forced and correctly dealt with the Wall Street, Health Care and the failing auto industry. If you want to give us your opinion on a subject simply respond to the question on Facebook when it’s posted. The more opinions the better, it makes for great discussion. Plus we REALLY enjoy reading the juicy ones.
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Michael Packard “The Blue Record” Baroness
Baroness is a metal band from Savannah. Favorite tracks: “Jake Leg,” “A Horse Called Golgotha,” “The Sweetest Curse” Other notable artists: Torche and Black Keys
Harry Mitchell “Last Chance to Dance Trance” Medeski, Martin and Wood
Medeski, Martin and Wood is a modern American jazz trio formed back in the early ‘90s. Their music covers the genres from hip-hop to jazz and funk, with a style that’s been dubbed “avant-groove.” Favorite tracks: “Chubb Sub” and “Hermeto’s Daydream” Other notable artists: Soulive, Lettuce, DubConscious and The K-Macks
The man (woman really) on the street randomly asks local residents what they are reading and listening to right now.
Benton Meadows “The Recordings of the Middle East” The Middle East
The Middle East, a post-rock/folk group from Australia, was formed back in 2005. Their music may be difficult to pinpoint or specify as far as genre, but their sound utilizes both acoustic and electric guitar, drums, hand percussion, piano, trumpet and even glockenspiel. The band’s use of harmonies is quite distinctive.
Sam Cole “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin Chopin’s 1899 novel is set in New Orleans and focuses on the story of a woman looking for fulfillment in lieu of the social attitudes towards women of the time. “The Awakening” is often seen as the first milestone in feminist literature.
Nathan Tucker
Favorite tracks: “Blood,” “The Darkest Side” “Lonely” Other notable artists: mewithoutYou, Anathallo, Tom Waits and Sigur Ros
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T.J. Cooper “The Gone Away World” by Nick Harkaway “The Gone Away World” is Harkaway’s first novel. It’s a sci-fi tale told from the perspective of a man surviving in a postapocalyptic, war-torn world.
“Catch 22” by Joseph Heller Catch 22 is a satirical novel set in the later years of World War II. “Catch 22 shows the humorous and absurd side of serious human issues,” Tucker says. — Compiled by Samantha Severin
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theatre Players’ fall production revisits Georgia College theater the kooky Sanders family season celebrates the South Season kicks off with 50th anniversary ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ performance
By SARAH BETH ARIEMMA The Milledgeville Players fall production will transport audiences back into the lives of the kooky Sanders family, picking up where last year’s production left off. Looking forward to their fall show, “The Sanders Family Christmas,” directed by John Geist, the cast from last year’s fall hit, “Smoke on the Mountains” will be returning to continue the story of the Sanders family. Even if you missed last fall’s show, fear not because the action is all new. The Milledgeville Players are celebrating their ninth year of entertaining Milledgeville with shows designed to both entertain and uplift spirits with heartwarming messages and fun songs. Leanne Branch, who made her Players’ directorial debut with “Annie Get your Gun,” and most recently directed the summer show, “Once Upon a Mattress,” knows the importance of teamwork, which the Players are well versed in, in pulling off a successful show. “The thing about theater, especially community theater, is that there are so many ways to get involved. If you sew, you can help with costuming. If you are interested in lighting, we can always use you to help with light design. We always need back stage help as well,” she said. The storyline for “Family Christmas” picks up in Mt. Pleasant, N.C., Christmas Eve in 1941. The music is entirely appropriate to the era, and full of uplifting power. The show is about a small Baptist church, so the small venue is perfect for the performance. Auditions will be held in early October. The upcoming production will be held in Alan’s Market, the perfect venue for the old-fashioned show. The Market only holds about 70 people, so ticket purchases should be made well in advance. This year, tickets tickets for performances are be available for purchase online.
The Milledgeville Players have just debuted their newly renovated website, which will offer general admission tickets for $15, with tickets purchased at the door for $20. Opening night for “The Sanders Family Christmas” is set for Nov. 11 and run until the 21st. Tickets should be purchased online early.
“A Southern Celebration: Welcome Home” aptly describes the Georgia College 2010-11 theatre season, which kicks off with a 50th anniversary tribute production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” and follows with a “Steel Magnolias” christening of the new Black Box Theatre in the renovated Campus Theatre building. The year also will include taking an original play written by Georgia College creative writing professor David Muschell to New York for an off-Broadway production. “Milledgeville Memoirs” will celebrate the lives of local personalities culled from a Georgia College oral history project and turned into a stage production performed by theatre students. After the local performances March 15-18, the show will travel to New York during spring break for offBroadway shows from March 24-26. “This promises to be a most sensational year for theatre and dance at Georgia College,” said Dr. Karen Berman, chair of the Department of Theatre. “From our extraordinary dramatization of To Kill a Mockingbird all the way through our Annual Community Dance Program Spring Concert in May, this will be a season to remember. You will want to see every show!” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the emotionally charged tale of a girl growing up in a small southern town in the 1930s written by Harper Lee and dramatized by Christopher Sergel, will be directed at Georgia College by Dr. Amy Pinney. Its Sept. 15-19 presentation is in collaboration with the Kazanetti String Quartet and is part of the university schedule of events for the Georgia College Global Citizenship Symposium on Poverty. During the symposium, the theatre department also will present a staged reading of “In the Blood” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright SuzanLori Parks. Actress Mary Badham, who played the principal character, “Scout,” in the original To Kill a Mockingbird film starring Gregory Peck, will follow up the September per-
formances with an October visit to Georgia College. Badham will conduct workshops on the 50th anniversary of the novel Oct. 7. The jam-packed Georgia College theatre season also includes “The 1940s Radio Hour,” a heart-warming sing-along with Georgia native Johnny Mercer music and jazz standards, coming to the stage in February. A traveling production, “Free Like Br’er Rabbit,” will take center stage in the Milledgeville Mall and local schools during March and April. The production is funded by a Puffin Foundation grant in honor of Mrs. Frances Kuniansky. Playwright Caleen Sinnette Jennings, winner of the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays, will present master classes at Georgia College around her play. “The Nutcracker” will return for the December holidays with performances Dec. 10-12, and the dance program also will stage its Dance Minor Spring Concert April 30 and May 1 and the community concert May 22. Additional guest artists include the Upright Citizens Brigade, a comedy troupe that produced all the famous Saturday Night Live comedians, in an Oct. 2 performance and the Liz Lerman Dance Company, a nationally acclaimed group that will present master classes and performances. Washington Women in Theatre will be in residence at Georgia College for the United States’ premiere of “The Women of Havel and Kafka,” originally performed by Georgia College theatre students in the Czech Republic this past summer. The season also includes several student performances that represent senior capstone experiences required before graduation. For more information about any of the programs, or for tickets, call the Georgia College Department of Theatre at (478) 445-4226 or visit GCSUtickets.com. Discounts are available for students, senior citizens and groups of 10 or more. — GCSU Communications
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photography
Learning the language Being a better photographer by taking tips from the pros
Danielle Fields (above) weighs in with other local photographers on how to take better pictures By DANIELLE PALUGA It’s summer, and what says summer more than memories? And what better way to preserve those memories than in photographs. Some of us know we aren’t the best photographers, but we can all take a few tips from the pros. Danielle Fields is a local photographer who teaches classes at Folks Art Gallery downtown. She is a graduate of Georgia College & State University where she minored in photography. She had always loved taking photos and got a camera for her high school graduation. Inside her downtown studio, students are learning to master the most basic skills
in order to be better photographers. “Most people don’t know about all the functions on their cameras,” Fields said. According to Fields, knowing the camera is the best way to take better pictures. Knowing the shutter speed and ISO are the biggest things people should know, but don’t, and that could be a reason why people take poor pictures. Many may think that taking quality photos is a natural gift, but according to Fields it is an acquired skill. “The camera’s manual may teach you a few things about your camera, but learning from a professional is the only way to really get better,” said Fields. Most of her students want to take bet-
ter pictures of their kids and she helps them do just that. “I teach my students about composition and we look at each other’s pictures to determine what’s good and what’s bad about each picture and discuss what can make them better,” Fields said. Her other big tip for taking better photos is to focus on the background and the setting — not just the subject, the person or animal that — that’s the primary focus of the shot. The photographer cannot expect that the camera knows what to do by itself. Emily Gomez, the professor of photography at GCSU, agrees that composition is the most important element in photography. One must consider how the lighting best suits the subject of the photo — and consider the “Rule of Thirds.” “Basically, when a person looks through their viewfinder or at their display screen, they should imagine the rectangle divided like a tic-tac-toe board. They should then place the main focal point of the image [the subject] in one of the places where the lines would intersect,” said Gomez. The importance of this rule is so that the subject is not at the middle of photo therefore making the picture more interesting. Amanda Hall is a professional photographer who does wedding photography and portrait work in the Milledgeville area.
She also says the subject of the picture is not nearly as important as the way you perceive it and capture it in a photograph. “It’s about the way you see things. I find it fascinating to photograph something not attractive and make it beautiful,” said Hall. The stories and tips of the professional photographers should help anyone with a passion for pictures become a better photographer; it’s just necessary to learn the camera’s language. TIPS FOR BECOMING A BETTER PHOTOGRAPHER • Start with a 35mm camera, so you are forced to focus on how you take photographs, rather than just capturing what you can and editing/doctoring it later. • Think of themes/projects or ways to tell stories with your photos. • Ask yourself, "What am I trying to communicate with this photo?" "What do I see and what do I want others to see in the picture?" • Volunteer to photograph special events for family and friends to get a start on your portfolio • Take time to learn small things about photo editing software, by learning from others, reading articles and using an internet search engine to find tips to add to your knowledge. • Shoot. Shoot. Shoot.
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September - October 2010
music Area musician Eric Dodd sets sail with Zac Brown Band By NATALIE DAVIS Musician Eric Dodd is taking to the waters next month, embarking on a cruise with Grammy-award winning artists Zac Brown Band. Dodd will join the group on their cruise, Sailing Southern Ground, Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-6. The former Lake Oconee resident and former Georgia College & State University Bobcat golfer was picked as one of a handful of up-andcoming artists to join Zac Brown in hopes of gaining music exposure and proving themselves to influential ears in the industry. Dodd says he’s known Brown for a number of years, dating back to the early days of both of their music careers. “Zac had a restaurant at Lake Oconee, and he’d play there two or three nights a week,” Dodd, a Greensboro native, recalled during a recent phone interview. “I think there was a mutual respect there.” Dodd was still a student at nearby Morgan County High School at the time, when he’d often watch Brown perform at his Bluebird Cafesque restaurant and bar on Lake Oconee and often was his opening act. He credits Brown, and others ranging from Bob Dylan to Van Morrison to Jack Johnson, as his musical influences. “He [Zac Brown] was a big influence of mine then and really kept me going into music,” said Dodd, who also opened for Brown several years ago at the Georgia Theater. Brown’s bass player, John Hopkins, actually recorded and produced Dodd’s first CD, “Heal,” back in 2007, and the band’s fiddle player, Jimmy DeMartini, played on one of the tracks. Dodd’s second CD, “Hellos and Goodbyes,” was recorded in Nashville earlier this year. A 2004 graduate of Morgan County High School, Dodd earned a golf scholarship to GCSU, but in balancing the musical and athletic sides of his life, music ultimately won. He gave up his golf aspirations and later earned a degree from the University of Georgia. He started playing guitar in his early teens and slowly delved into songwriting. By 17, he was playing the area bar circuit in local establishments like Chops and Capital City, and he hasn’t looked back. “From there I just naturally started singing and writing songs,” he said. “It’s just kind of a part of me and like nothing
else I’ve ever felt.” He describes his music as more alternative country with glimpses of rock and touches of newer, popular country sound. “I’d say it’s a mix of everything from Keith Urban to Edwin McCain and Zac Brown,” said Dodd. “I’d say my influences are really, really a wide range. I started playing when I was 14 or 15.” Dodd says he sees this upcoming venture as a chance to differentiate himself from the crowd. “You never really know in this business. You just have to keep working hard,” he said. “At the same time, the music industry’s changed so much with the Internet. You just have to keep playing as much as possible.” And keep playing he will — between 150 and 200 shows a year — with trips to Nashville for shots at more songwriting ventures, “just to learn the craft as much as possible.” He plans to continue creating music on his own terms at the grassroots level in hopes that his sound will one day attract eyes and ears on the national stage. “I think everything else will work itself out,” he said of his chances. Though Dodd currently lives in Atlanta, he still calls Central Georgia home. He still plays in the Lake Oconee area two to three times a month, and he’s planning a few shows for the Milledgeville area sometime this fall. “Lake Oconee’s always going to be home for me.”
—Eric Dodd’s music is available on iTunes and on his website, ericdoddband.com and on myspace at myspace/ericdoddband. For more on the Zac Brown Band cruise, visit www.sailingsouthernground.com.
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fashion
Owner brings personal style, flare to new downtown store By DANIELLE PALUGA
A new store has popped up downtown and the owner, Rachel Phillips, is about as fashionable as her boutique, Jack and Darcy. Originally from Macon, Phillips is familiar with the Milledgeville area because she went to Georgia College & State University for a while. When asked about why she decided to open up a store here she replied that she saw the improvement going on downtown. “I also noticed there were not many affordable stores for college students, especially guys,” said Phillips. All of her pieces are affordable. She makes a promise to carry very few items more than $100. Be on the look out for cowboy boots for girls in the fall for a reasonable $75. “I only carry pieces that I love. I try to carry unique items, though the store has some basic pieces,” says Phillips. Her commitment to her customers is apparent by her friendly manner and the atmosphere in the store. “I only order about six of each piece so everything is unique,” said Phillips That promise is very helpful in a small town where no one wants to look the same. She also says she will never order the same item twice. Phillips also likes buying local jewelry to sell and stocking special gifts for birthdays or any occasion. Included in the jewelry she sells are Greekthemed necklaces and jewelry designed by Macon’s Betsy Pittard, who makes one-of-a-kindpieces for Phillips’ store. “I also stock pieces that are from L.A. and New York,” Phillips said. With Phillips’ good taste it is guaranteed her shoppers will stand out in Milledgeville. “I want to carry new stuff that is different that you won’t find anywhere else,” said Phillips. The name of her store is also unique and it is after her dog Darcy, a Boston terrier and her dad, John Watts’, dog Jack.
Phillips is wearing Head Over Heels shoes, a Venti dress, and a necklace by Besty Pittard. Her father, Watts, is wearing Southern Tide. Jack and Darcy, the dogs, are both wearing Very Vintage Collars with Tell Tail charms. All of these brands are carried at Jack and Darcy.
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Accessories:
My Style:
Tortoise shell glasses. Goodwill. $1.50
Jordan Dozier
By SAMANTHA SEVERIN
Blazer Thrift store find. $8
Sweater: Goodwill $0.50
Shoes Air Force One low tops. Salvation Army. $3.
Jordan Dozier, a creative writing major, is a junior at Georgia College & State University. He defines his style as “classy.” When asked who inspires his style, he says Andre 3000 from the hip-hop duo Outkast is his role model in both life and fashion. “He doesn’t stick to one style, he mixes things up. But no matter what, he always looks good.” Dozier does a lot of his shopping at thrift stores. It’s a trial and error process, he says. Sometimes he picks 20 items off the racks and only leaves with two. He frequents the Salvation Army on Wilkinson Street because of its convenience and location, but his favorite thrift store is the Goodwill in his hometown, Norcross. The Goodwill in Norcross has more of a selection since the city’s larger population means more donations, but he enjoys the quaintness of Milledgeville’s Salvation Army. Dozier starts off in the men’s section and the shoe section, but somehow, he always finds himself in the book section before he leaves. “I bought “The Giver” at Salvation Army for thirteen cents. I’d wanted to read that book for a while, but I never wanted to spend much money on a kid’s book.” “It’s hard to find pants that fit at a thrift store, so I usually end up with lots of shirts. And I don’t usually like to buy used shoes, but every once in a while, I’ll find a pair that are a must-have.” Dozier’s favorite thrift-store shoes are a pair of black and white Air Force One low tops with mismatched laces. He wears them almost every day. While he agrees that shopping at a thrift store is sometimes more difficult than shopping at a retail store, he believes that the hunt is worth it. “It’s rewarding to find an outfit that’s unique, because you know no one else will be wearing the same thing.” Where he shops locally: The Salvation Army, 420 S. Wilkinson St., for vintage shirts, accessories and shoes.
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arts
‘Just get out there and do it’ Poetry slams kick off another year at Blackbird By SAMANTHA SEVERIN Aug. 18 marked the beginning of this year’s season of poetry jams in the basement of Blackbird Coffee, put together by the local group, Art as an Agent for Change. AAC, a non-profit organization, was created in 2006 by Paul Ayo and two other Georgia College & State University grads. When it first started, AAC primarily put on plays that featured spoken-word poetry. “Our first play was a blend of all sorts of things — comedy, music, tragedy and poems. We found that the most meaningful parts of our play featured poetry. So, we stuck with it,” Ayo explained. It didn’t take long for the organization to expand out to new ventures. One of the group’s most recent projects involved working with seventh-graders at Oak Hill Middle School and teaching them to write poems about leadership and empowerment. Just a few months later, Ayo set out for Marietta to host a similar project. He rounded up a group of students and got them to write poems about the problems they saw in their community. “Working with our youth is the key to unlock-
ing the better world we all strive for,” he said. Doors open for the poetry jams at 8:30 p.m. and poetry starts at 9 and goes until 10. Unlike a poetry slam, Arc’s poetry jams do not
encourage competition between poets. The open mic setup encourages first-time poets to express themselves in a non-critical environment.
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“Poetry Jams are about connecting with the audience and building relationships,” said Ayo. One of AAC’s goals is to provide the community with a forum for expression. For those of you who couldn’t make it out Aug. 18th to listen, never fear. Sept. 15th is AAC’s DVD release party for last year’s Poetic Notions event. Poetic Notions is a yearly poetry festival that features poets from the AAC and selected out-of-town poets. The Poetic Notions DVD features Blind Child, last year’s Battle of the Bands winner, and the poetry of Paul Ayo, Mike Scott, Al Corum, and many others. If you’re feeling hesitant about reading a heartfelt poem in front of your peers, take Paul Ayo’s advice on self-expression: “Just get out there and do it.”
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comedy
Rory Scovel
Nate Bargatze
When Jarrod Harris and his band of comedic brothers take to the stage, audiences realize one thing for certain right from the start. This isn’t your parents’ brand of southern stand-up. Sans stigmas and stereotypes, Harris and fellow funny men Sean Patton, Nate Bargatze and Rory Scovel, are bringing to the stage a new, fresh brand of southern comedy — and they’re coming to the local stage next month with their Southern Comedy Quartet tour. Performing Monday, Sept. 13, at Buffington’s, 120 W. Hancock St., the show is part of filming for their upcoming documentary film release, “3 Weeks in September,” which chronicles the life and times of the upstart comics’ as they work their way through the trenches to make it big in the entertainment industry. Their aim: to project the often gruff reality of young comedians grasping for that breakout moment in a manner that Harris says no other film or documentary has ever before realistically conveyed. “To me, stand-up is an art form,” said Harris of his line of work, which comes with its own set of subjectivities. “Ultimately, it’s an individual form of expression. It’s not black or white.” The film aims to show the sacrifices committing to the job full time entails, said Harris, in a way that projects what it really means to be a comic while also carving out a new genre of southern comedy. “It’s not a blue-collar comedy tour.” Harris, who started out doing stand-up nine years ago, says the concept for the film came together after a meeting of the minds merging of ideas with Scovel. “It’s an idea that I’ve had for quite a while now,” said Harris. With his own concept tucked away in the back of his mind, he met fellow comedian and southerner, Scovel of South Carolina, and the film was borne. “I was telling him about this project I was putting together,” said Harris, when
he learned coincidentally that Scovel was working on a similar idea. “It was pretty weird how we had parallel thinking.” Scovel and Harris had already worked together on previous shows, so it seemed only natural that they merge their ideas. From there, “Three Weeks in September” ignited and took to filming. The forthcoming documentary recounts the experiences of Scovel and Harris, and two fellow comedians, Sean Patton and Nate Bargatze, as they climb toward a breakout moment. None of them are household names — yet at least — but all four are ambitious and determined to beat the odds of reaching success in the cut-throat industry. “3 Weeks in September,” along with their upcoming performance at Buffington’s, mixes personal anticdotes ranging from romantic to tragic to convey the lives of all four comics. All are distinct in their comedic delivery, though the each shares the ability to garner laughs in just about any room. All four comedians are uniquely talented, bringing a mixed bag of deliveries to the stage. Scovel, says Harris, brings a sillier tone, while Bargatze delights with a low-energy delivery. Patton possesses an edgier element and a contagious energy. Harris, who says his “crappy start to life” — facing childhood abuse, homelessness and family member suicides — weaves a level of seriousness into his stage presence and delivery. “It allows me a way to say some of the darker things,” said Harris, but in a way that’s digestible for audiences without coming across as grim or trite. “I just want to be funny. I want to hit people more on an emotional [level].” Ultimately, that’s the common thread for all four funny men, shattering the stereotype of what the southern brand of comedy has to be. “We don’t embrace fart jokes and air guitar,” said Harris of their work. “We have a pretty broad reach.”
Sean Patton
By NATALIE DAVIS
Jarrod Harris
New brand of southern comedy coming to local stage
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Summer 2010
A&E Calendar WEEKLY Bluegrass Jams PJ’s Steakhouse 3050 Highway 441 N. 7 to 9 p.m. Every Tuesday (478) 453-0060 Hip Hop Nights Cowboy Bill’s Highway 441 N. 10 p.m. Every Tuesday (478) 453-3283 Trivia Night Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday (478) 457-0144 Jazz Night Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Every Tuesday Hookah Metropolis Café 138 N. Wayne St. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Every Thursday (478) 452-0247 Live Music Asian Bistro & Grill 124 W. Hancock St. 11 p.m. Every Thursday Live Music Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St. 8 p.m. Every Thursday (478) 457-0144
Live Entertainment The Brick 136 W. Hancock St. Mark the Magic Man 6 p.m. Every Friday (478) 452-0089
AUGUST August 27 Live Music Milledgeville Idol Russell Auditorium 7 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door GCSU students and children (12 and under) $8 in advance, $15 at the door (478) 445-5277 Live Music David Scott 6 to 9 p.m. Eddie Byrd & Good Vibrations 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. August 28
Milledgeville Central Care Community Homes, Red Road Alliance Panel Presentation noon to 1 p.m. Reception 5 to 7 p.m. ArtFix Gallery, Wooten-Garner House (478) 445-4572
September 3
August - October 26
Live Music Jim Chapman Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. 6 to 9 p.m.
Theater Milledgeville Area Community Theatre for Youth (ACT) Allied Arts, Ruby Werts Tuesdays 3 to 4 p.m., 4 to 5:30 p.m. (Limit 25 students) $10 Allen’s Market Building 101 W. McIntosh St. (478) 452-3950
August 30 Art “Color in the Gaps: Madness, Pride and Brilliance”
September 4
September 9
SEPTEMBER
Live Music Ronnie Pittman Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. 6 to 10 p.m.
September 2-4
September 10-11
Live Music Scott Little Band Cowboy Bills Hwy 441 North (478) 453-3283
Live Music Bobby Compton Cowboy Bills Hwy 441 North (478) 453-3283
September 2 Live Music Ronnie Pittman & Band Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live Music Jim Chapman Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. 6 to 9 p.m.
Live Music Elastic Skyline Amici 101 W. Hancock St. (478) 452-5003 Live Music Ronnie Pittman Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
September 10 Live Music William Kitchens Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. September 11 Live Music William Kitchens Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
September - October 2010
September 13 Comedy Southern Comedy Quartet Tour Buffington’s 120 W. Hancock St. 10 p.m. (478) 414-1975 September 14 Live Music Trombonastics featuring Scott Hartman & Friends Max Noah Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. (478) 445-8289 Farmer’s Market Face painting with Maria Fontenot Milledgeville Marketplace 222 E. Hancock St. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (478) 414-4413 September 15 Live Music Kari Smith Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. 6 to 8 p.m. September 15-19 Theater “To Kill a Mockingbird” GCSU Theatre Department 8 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinee Russell Auditorium (478) 445-4226
September 16-18 Live Music Stageline Cowboy Bills Hwy 441 North (478) 453-3283 September 16 Live Music Bomb Chewey Amici 101 W. Hancock St. (478) 452-5003 September 17-18 Live Music Kari Smith Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. September 18 Live Music/Auction “A Night to Remember” International Business Club/Boys & Girls Club Milledgeville Country Club, 3700 Sinclair Dam Road RSVP $40 per person, $45 at the door (478) 456-5602 Book Fair 30th Annual Library Fair Twin Lakes Library System Mary Vinson Library, 151 S. Jefferson St. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (478) 452-6522 Fundraiser ARF Pet Walk Oconee River Greenway 10 a.m.
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September 23 Live Music Jim Chapman Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. 6 to 10 p.m. September 23 Live Music The Incredible Sandwich Amici 101 W. Hancock St. (478) 452-5003 September 23-25 Live Music Tyler Hammond Band Cowboy Bills Hwy 441 North (478) 453-3283
September 27October 22 Photography exhibition Craig Coleman GCSU Department of Art 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Reception September 30 5 to 7 p.m. Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery (478) 445-4572 September 28 Farmer’s Market/Live Music Randy Newton and the 120/80 Band Milledgeville Marketplace 222 E. Hancock St. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (478) 414-4413 September 30
Through September 24 Art Exhibition “Anne Carr: Coming Home” Allied Arts Reception August 29 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Marlor Center, 201 N. Wayne St. (478) 452-3950 September 24-25 Live Music Ronnie Pittman Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live Music Ronnie Pittman Bone Island Grill 6 to 10 p.m. September 30 October 2 Live Music Deepstep Cowboy Bills Hwy 441 North (478) 453-3283
OCTOBER October 2 Live Music Jungol with special guest Strange Planet Amici 101 W. Hancock St. (478) 452-5003
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September - October 2010
October 2
October 18
October 21
NOVEMBER
Live Music Bluegrass with Heart Pine 5 to 8 p.m. Andalusia front lawn
Live Music GCSU Orchestra fall concert Magnolia Ballroom 7:30 p.m. (478) 445-4789
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November 2
October 5 Live Music GCSU Faculty Recital Catherine Kilgore-Smith, French horn; Lev Ryabinin, piano Max Noah Recital Hall (478) 445-8289 October 9 Live Music Wisebird Amici 101 W. Hancock St. (478) 452-5003 Museum Tour “Hands on History” Georgia’s Old Capital Museum 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP (478) 453-1803 October 12 Farmer’s Market Smokey Pink Pig Children’s photos Milledgeville Marketplace 222 E. Hancock St. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (478) 414-4413 October 16 Live Music GCSU Choral Ensembles First Baptist Church, 330 S. Liberty St. 7:30 p.m. (478) 445-8289
Arts “The Cailiffs of Baghdad, Georgia” Reading with author Mary Helen Stefaniak Andalusia main house dining room 7 to 8 p.m. October 19 Farmer’s Market Pony rides with Mr. Horst Milledgeville Marketplace 222 E. Hancock St. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (478) 414-4413
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Live Music GCSU Concert Band fall concert Russell Auditorium 7:30 p.m.
Farmer’s Market Pumpkin decorating and demonstrations with John Sirmans Milledgeville Marketplace 222 E. Hancock St. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (478) 414-4413
October 21
October 28
Exhibition “King Cotton: The Common Threat” Georgia’s Old Capital Museum 6 p.m. Reception follows (478) 453-1803
Arts “An Evening with Dixie Haygood” Susan Harrington, coauthor of “The Little Georgia Magnet” Goldstein Center for the Performing Arts, GMC 7 p.m. (478) 453-1803
October 21
Arts Dia de los Muertos GCSU Department of Art Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery TBA (478) 445-4572 November 3 Arts “Spiral Jetta” Erin Hogan, guest art historian lecture GCSU Department of Art 6 p.m. GCSU Arts & Sciences Auditorium (478) 445-4572 Live Music Zach Deputy Amici 101 W. Hancock St. (478) 452-5003 November 4 Live Music GCSU Jazz Band fall concert Russell Auditorium $5 general admission, free to GCSU students 7:30 p.m. (478) 445-8290
September - October 2010
November 9-21 Theater “Steel Magnolias” GCSU Theatre Department 8 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinees Black Box Theatre/Campus Theatre building (478) 445-4226 November 10 Live Music Kevin Sharpe, guest pianist Max Noah Hall 7:30 p.m. (478) 445-8289 November 11-21 Theater “The Sanders Family Christmas” Milledgeville Players $15 general admission, $20 at the door TBA November 13 Live Music Big Daddy Love Amici 101 W. Hancock St. (478) 452-5003 November 29December 3 Art Exhibition Zel Harris, Capstone Thesis Solo Exhibition GCSU Department of Art and GCSU 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Artist’s Talk November 29, 12:30 p.m. Reception November 29, 5 to 7 p.m. Blackbridge Hall Art
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November 29December 3
December 9
Art Exhibition Casie Pace, Capstone Thesis Solo Exhibition GCSU Department of Art and GCSU 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Artist’s Talk November 29, 12:30 p.m. Reception November 29, 5 to 7 p.m. Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery (478) 445-4572 November 29December 3 Art Exhibition Capstone Thesis Group Exhibition GCSU Department of Art and GCSU 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayFriday Artist’s Talk November 29, 12:30 p.m. Reception November 29, 5 to 7 p.m. ArtFix Gallery, Wooten-Garner House (478) 445-4572
DECEMBER December 6-10 Art Exhibition Capstone Thesis Group Exhibition GCSU Department of Art and GCSU 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayFriday Reception December 6, 5 to 7 p.m. ArtFix Gallery, Wooten-
Live Music Gurufish Amici 101 W. Hancock St. (478) 452-5003 December 10-12 Theatre/Dance “The Nutcracker” GCSU Theatre Department 7 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinee Russell Auditorium December 11 Live Music Stokeswood Amici 101 W. Hancock St. (478) 452-5003
ONGOING
Reception August 30, 5 to 7 p.m. ArtFix Gallery, Wooten-Garner House (478) 445-4572 Through September 10 Art Exhibit “The Fantastical olonization of the Planet Mars” GCSU Department of Art 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayFriday Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery (478) 445-4572 September 27October 22 Photography Exhibit Craig Coleman GCSU Department of Art 9 a.m. to 5 p.m MondayFriday Reception and Artist’s Talk September 30 5 to 7 p.m. Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery (478) 445-4572
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