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Volume 1 Issue 8 Follow us on Facebook (the ‘Ville)
Everyday most of us see updates of the devastation in Japan. My mind cannot fathom the agony and despair that the people of Japan are feeling right now. My heart truly goes out to them. When I first heard the news of the earthquake and tsunami I was in shock to some degree. It’s hard to imagine things of that magnitude happening on this planet. Our lives seem so compartmentalized and focused on the here and now that we easily lose sight of events happening around the world and the effects they have on those involved. So I will make a plea to the people reading this publication. Help in whatever manner you can. If you can send financial or humanitarian aid help I urge you to do so. I hope that when we see videos of the tsunami that we are stricken with
compassion for the people affected and would unselfishly help as much as we can. We are lucky that we have not been subject to such a disaster but that does not mean that we are immune to such things happening to us. I hope that we as an American people would react in the same way that we would want people to react if it were us in those shoes. I hope that we as an American people would give the way that we would need given to us. I hope that we as an American people would help the way that we would need to be help if it were us in need instead.
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staff question of the month In the movie about your life, which charater from The Office would play you?
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SAMANTHA Creed on most days, but I'm most like Stanley on Mondays.
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I'm pretty sure that Kelly Kapor would play me in a movie. Even though she's Indian, she and I are basically the same person. Except for I don't have cute boy Ryan at work.
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Arts, Culture and Entertainment in the ‘Ville
what’s inside 42nd Floor
What does this local T-Shirt shop have in common with “The Hitchiker’s Guide to The Galaxy?”
Build a Burger The foodie came across a plethora of amazing options at this local eatery and was a burger snob when she left.
We’re Not Foolin’ Around Or are we? We will be in April at First Friday. Check out what’s happening at the next First Friday and plan to be there!
Q&A Kendall Stiles of GIVE spent some time with us explaining how she is trying to make a difference with the help of local students.
Hooka Who? Yep, we tried it. And loved it. You should too. Check out why in our review on page 16.
Also check out..... Local Beer Review ........................................8 Brooks Hinton shares his love for good beer and gives us his recommendation for good beer in the city.
Dining Guide..................................................8 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 We ask the people of Milledgeville if they think there is a correlation between what is happening overseas and in America?
Fashion..........................................................17 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!
Grab a FREE copy of the ’Ville Brick Buffington’s Pig in a Pit Puebla’s Mexican Restaurant 42nd Floor Jittery Joe’s Barberitos Metropolis Café Ryal’s Bakery Charmed The Red Door Midasweet Visitors Bureau Chamber of Commerce Courthouse GMC New Academic Building GMC Library GCSU Student Center GCSU Library La Fête Pair-O-Dice Starbucks Stage One Haircutters Twin Lakes Beverage Haus Bluz Tattooz Lieu’s Peking Maggie Lane Pickle Barrel PJ’s Steakhouse IHOP Goodie Gallery The Union-Recorder Jet Food Store Linda’s Beauty Shop Frances Beauty Shop Holiday Inn Express Days Inn Comfort Suites Fairfield Inn Royal Blood and Tattoo Shear Design Digital Bridges French Vill’Edge Folks Art Gallery Kuroshima Blackbird Coffee Aubri Lanes Yellow Box in front of the courthouse and Post Office Amici’s The Bellamy Roc’s Texaco Express Fitness Plus Cowboys Hop-in next to Lowe’s Hallmark Twin Lakes Library Precise Clothing The Velvet Elvis
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LOCAL BAND PROFILE A LOT TO CONSIDER WITH PLAYING VENUES
Jon Joiner Music Extraordinaire
Milledgeville musicians, where do you like to play in town?
Expect the unexpected Flamingo Royal keeps listeners on their toes with ‘flash mob jazz’ By STEPHEN WILKINS First thought, best thought seems to sum up Flamingo Royal’s improvisational outlook on the music the band plays. Members draw off an eclectic background channeling the likes of Wes Montgomery, DJango Reinhardt and the king of cool himself, Miles Davis. Their true musicianship shines through as they admirably command their instruments and dive in head-first to what they call “flash mob jazz.” These cats are smooth but not in a long yawn elevator music way. “We like long walks in the mountains and pushing the threshold,” Harry told me, with enthusiastic back up from fellow members Carlos and Gregg. Flamingo Royal is a fabulous foursome made up of Harry Mitchell on guitar, Carlos Enamorado on bass, Gregg Callas on
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drums and T.J. Brown on saxophone. The band has been together for about two years, though Carlos and Gregg have been playing together longer, which is evident when you hear the tight rhythm section they form, almost always knowing where the other is going. It makes for a great live show because you never know what could be right around the corner.
I recently caught them jamming at their favorite hangout in town, Café Metropolis, playing a free show. They keenly explored fresh new paces of old classics such as “Take Five” and “So What.” These guys are truly a diamond in the rough, with a comfortable laid back feel that echoes of classic heritage jazz. While catching them along with the tasty Greek cuisine was awesome, it wasn’t till the after party that they really cut loose playing, till almost five in the morning without playing the same riff twice. T.J., playing on a borrowed saxophone, soared without looking back or down to see the height of his graceful flight to realms lost and many unknown. When these four Georgia College students are in the zone they come to a point of a single entity not many bands around Milledgeville can top. I asked them about the origin of the name Flamingo Royale. “We made a long list of band names like Harry and the Terrible Gremlins, but it came from T.J., and we all just kind of laughed at first because it was so flamboyant but it just stuck,” said Carlos. Their open community mentality to ideas and musicians joining or just jamming with the band is one that has helped them prosper and has lead to the consideration of other guitarists. They are currently looking to record a full-length album and are performing at Earthfest, and March 23 Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Globe Matters. Now is the time to catch these four talented musicians in their prime. You won’t be disappointed.
There are many different venues here from Cowboy Bills and Capital City, to Blackbird and Aubri Lanes. Every place is different. Different crowds, different hours, different exposure. Some pay a flat guarantee, while others give you the cover at the door, or a percentage of bar sales. So what do you look for in a music venue? So, first thing is first. You want to play for a good, music loving crowd. Nothing is worse than putting in hours of practice to play for an unresponsive crowd. Or worse, people that want you to stop playing altogether so they can play the jukebox. So it’s important to know your music and your audience. I mean, an indie rock band probably won’t do that well at Cowboy Bills. So play to your crowd. There aren’t many bands that cater to everyone. You have to find the demographic that works for you, and then play where they like to hang out. I think the next issue is money. I mean you have to pay for the gear, the gas (which is becoming a major concern for traveling bands), the hotel, dinner and drinks, plus enough to take home and pay the bills. So, is it smarter to take a guarantee? Maybe you have a large fan base, and it’s smarter to get 100 percent of the door. Some venues won’t give up the door money. In that case, then your fans need to be drinkers. Many places like to give the band a percentage of the bar sales. Personally I like having a guarantee. If you go into a show knowing what you’re going to make, then you can concentrate on the task at hand. Another route to go is hard ticket sales, but there aren’t but a few acts that come through Milledgeville that can pull that off. Your best bet is to make friends with one of the venues, and work something out that can benefit everyone. The music business is changing. You really can’t rely on album sales anymore. You have to go out there and put on rock shows. That means your relationships with venue owners are of the utmost importance. So I’d like to hear from you Milledgeville. My email is joiner_jon@yahoo.com. I’d like to hear about your stories from around town. Do you think that the venues here are doing their part to support local music? If you don’t, then tell me why.
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TRENDS 42ND FLOOR A STEP ABOVE THE REST By SARAH BETH ARIEMMA 42nd Floor in downtown Milledgeville is quickly becoming one of the trendiest places to create one-of-a-kind apparel. Owners Lindsey and Adam Smith graduated from Georgia College and started their lives in Buckhead, only to discover they missed the small-town atmosphere and easy living of Milledgeville. Lindsey, who graduated with a concentration in art history in 2007, wanted to do something still in her field of study. “My background is in graphic design. I knew a lot about layouts, and Adam and I wanted to find a way to merge my knowledge of layouts with more modern ideas about screen printing,” Smith said. 42nd Floor held its grand opening July 21, 2010, and the reception from the community has been more than welcoming. The Greek system and other organizations have responded well to the custom shop. Individual shirts also make up the bulk of the orders, with anything from inside joke shirts, to purses to pillows. “Basically anything at least 50 percent cotton we can print on. We can also print on ceramic, and we just added embroidery to our shop. We can even do coasters and pet apparel,” Smith said. Whoa. So you’re telling me that I can make custom apparel for my cat, Forrest? “Not only can we make shirts, hoodies and dresses for dogs and cats, but we also carry custom cotton collars,” Smith said. The name of the shop comes from “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” The number 42 is the answer to everything, and 42nd Floor is the answer to all of Milledgeville’s custom needs. “We thought the ‘floor’ part of our name would be ironic, as we are in downtown Milledgeville and not in a high-rise building. We get calls asking us all of the time, ‘So you’re on the 42nd floor of what?’” The shop designs in Photoshop, and the entire team is fluent in the program and in design. Nothing is off-limits. “We’ll print anything. A girl once came in and made a sweatshirt for her mother with a huge heart and her mother’s face popping out with the caption, ‘My daughter loves me.’ We love the inside jokes, and we’ve even had a marriage proposal shirt. We
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heard later that the woman said yes,” Smith said. The shirt prices vary, but plain white shirts with front screen printing start at $14.99. The price includes free design if a design isn’t already in mind. It also includes same day, or next-day turnaround. Facebook fans always receive a discount, and bulk rates start at five pieces. Customers can also mix and match their designs for the discount as well. The shop can make 60 shirts in one hour. 42nd Floor is also ready to give back to the community that has so readily accepted them. “We’re starting a new program called, ‘Shirts for Art’s Sake.’ Part of the proceeds from the sales will go toward a local school’s art department. Any artists interested in contributing their art for the back of the shirts would be wonderful. Currently, we have six artists, but we’d love to have 50-plus artists,” Smith said. “We’re going to sell the shirts for $12, and we’ll also be holding an art auction of signed edition shirts in April.” 42nd Floor has its own little mascot as well — Gidget. “Our dog Gidget is here every day. People come into the store just to visit her. She’s about the most spoiled dog in Milledgeville,” Smith said. Milledgeville is pretty spoiled too. With so much creativity abounding in the store, we’re all in for an incredible new wardrobe focused completely on us.
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FOOD REVIEW Regular Specials WEDNESDAY $5 Burger Night THURSDAY $6 all you can eat boneless wings FRIDAY Family NightKids under 12 eat for free SATURDAY 1/2 off all starters SUNDAY All day Happy Hour
Not your typical bar food Chops burger bar offers everything our foodie could ever want between a bun by LAUREN DAVIDSON This week I dined at Chops 119 and decided to try out the All American Burger Bar. With three choices of bread, your option of black angus beef or chicken, seven types of cheeses, 13 sauces and 30 toppings, this burger bar has everything I could ever want in a burger. After looking over this large list of choices I knew I wanted a burger with avocados but I got tripped up in deciding what condiments and toppings would compliment that. Chops manager Brian Bloodworth suggested I choose pepper jack cheese, fiesta ranch, salsa and lettuce, and it was definitely the right recommendation. Alongside my burger came a side of the Chops delicious Signature Spuds with the restaurant’s homemade honey horseradish dipping sauce and a basket of complementary fried kettle chips. This wasn’t all that I ordered though. I also decided to try out their delectable mozzarella sticks, which I’ve heard nothing but good things about, and finish it all off with a side salad. I was in food heaven after taking the first bite of my burger. I was totally blown away by how great it tasted. It was not only cooked just the way I like it but the cheese, sauce and toppings all complimented each other perfectly. The Signature Spuds were amazing, and the honey horseradish sauce was the best I’ve ever tasted. The fried kettle chips were warm, coming right out of the fryer, and they tasted great. I could have eaten the whole basket but I wanted to save room for the mozzarella sticks. I’m glad that I did because these huge mozzarella sticks were to die for. Not only where they extra cheesy, but they were so big I could have just had them as my meal and still left the restaurant full. I had to take home a few to-go boxes, and it was well worth it because that meant I got to have seconds. For anyone looking to enjoy a laid back, family friendly evening with a wonderful staff, I highly recommend you drive down to 119 Chops Sports Bar & Café on S. Wayne Street. Serving more than just the usual greasy bar food, which you get at many sports bars, this restaurant serves a number of delicious menu items, and after dining there I have to say they have the best burger bar I’ve ever tried.
March 18-19: Deepstep
April 1-2: Firebrand
March 23: Classic Country Night
April 6: Classic Country Night
March 24: TBA
April 7: Ben Smith
March 25-26: Ronnie Pittman
April 8-9: TBA
March 30: Classic Country Night
April 14: Eric Dodd
March 31: Ronnie Pittman
April 15-16: Deepstep
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DINING IN THE ‘VILLE Not quite a beer snob Brooks Hinton, Wannabe Connoisseur My knowledge of beer probably stops short of knowing where to buy it. I only just learned by reading this column and it’s regular writer what IPA meant. I also found out soon thereafter that I did not like an IPA. You know how people have always said that beer is an “acquired taste?” I was never sure that I wanted to try anything that I probably wasn’t going to like at first but as long as I drank enough of it then I would come to like it eventually. So while I do enjoy some beer, I really enjoy good beer. And there is absolutely a difference between beer and good beer. The great reformer Martin Luther had this to say on the subject of good beer in a letter he wrote to his wife Catherine: “Yesterday I drank something which did not agree with me, so that I had to sing: If I don’t drink well I have to suffer, and [yet] I do like to do it. I said to myself what good wine and beer I have at home, and also [what] a pretty lady or (should I say) lord. You would do well to ship the whole cellar full of my wine and a bottle of your beer to me here, as soon as you are able; otherwise I will not be able to return home because of the new beer.” Some of the good beer I enjoy includes Yuengling, Shock Top, Terrapin Sunray Wheat, Boston Lager Summer Ale, and my personal favorite Blue Moon Belgian White Ale. So I obviously lean towards the wheat variety of beer. It’s heavy at times but to me the flavor in a wheat beer is untouchable. Blue Moon is best served on tap in a chilled glass with a slice of orange. A common Belgian tradition was to use flavorings such as coriander and orange peel when brewing. To me, the orange flavor in the Blue Moon is what makes this beer my favorite. It is not overwhelming and does not leave the bitter aftertaste most of us are accustomed to with beer. The orange slice really accentuates the natural flavors offered in the beer. While not as heavy as a stout, this beer can be very filling. Good luck to you in your quest to find the good beer! Cheers. Remember, please drink responsibly, never drink and drive and always call a driver or a cab when needed.
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AMERICAN/BARS/PUBS Appleblee’s 106 Roberson Mill Rd. Sports bar, classic American dining, hot wings. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-8355. Buffington’s 120 W. Hancock St. Sandwiches, salads, hot wings and dining specials in a tavern-like setting. LD • BAR • $-$$. 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.; Wednesday-Saturday 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.
ASIAN Asian Bistro & Grill 124 W. Hancock St. Traditional Asian cuisine, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai. LD • BAR • $-$$$. Mon-Thurs 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri & Sat 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Closed 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Bar hours Wed-Sat10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (478) 452-2886. China Garden 1948 N. Columbia St. Wings and Chinese. LD • $-$$. (478) 454-3449.
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China Wings 3 1071 S. Wayne St. Wings and Chinese. LD • $-$$. (478) 453-3655.
451 N. Glynn St. American barbecue. LD • $-$$. (478) 453-2790.
BUFFETS/CAFES Great Wall 1304 N. Columbia St. Chinese. LD • $-$$. (478) 452-5200.
Country Buffet 1465 SE Jefferson St. Southern buffet dining. LD • $-$$. (478) 453-0434.
Kai Thai 2600 N. Columbia St. Thai. LD • BAR • $-$$$. (478) 454-1237.
Grits 132 Hardwick St. Home-cooked Southern dining. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-2520.
Kuroshima Japanese dining. LD • BAR • $-$$$. (478) 451-0245.
Golden Corral 1913 N. Columbia St. Buffet-style American dining. BLD • $-$$. (478) 414-1344.
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 • $-$$. (478) 451-2888. BAKERIES The Goodie Gallery 812 N. Columbia St. Sandwiches, breads, salads, pastries and desserts. BL • $-$$. (478) 452-8080. Ryals 135 S. Wayne St. Pastries and fresh-baked goods. BL • $-$$. (478) 452-0321.
BARBECUE Old Clinton BBQ 2645 N. Columbia St. Ribs, pulled pork, country sides. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. LD • $-$$. (478) 454-0080. Paradise Country BBQ 111 Old Montgomery Highway, at the corner of Highway 441 N. and Log Cabin Rd. Pork, ribs, chicken. LD • $-$$. (478) 452-8008. Soul Master Barbecue & Lounge
Judy’s Country Kitchen 1720 N. Columbia St. Buffet-style dining. LD • $-$$. (478) 414-1436. Octagon Café Milledgeville Mall Sandwiches and salads. LD • $-$$. (478) 452-0588. Shrimp Boat 911 S. Elbert St. Serving chicken and Seafood for more than 40 years. LD • BAR • $-$$. (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 & sandwiches. BLD • $-$$. (478) 454-4040.
CONTEMPORARY Aubri Lane’s 114 S. Wayne St. Steaks, seafood, contemporary Southern dining. Tuesday-Saturday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. dinner; closed Sundays and
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facebook.com/theVille Let us know if we left something out! Mondays. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 454-4181. Sylvia’s 2600 N. Columbia St. Pasta and seafood, Mediterraneaninspired. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 452-4444.
Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. Key West-style, Caribbean-inspired Southern seafood and steaks. Lunch Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner Wednesday-Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 4 to 12:30 a.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (706) 485-9693.
PIZZA/ITALIAN Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. Pizza, pasta and casual Italian dining. Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to midnight. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-5003. The Brick 136 W. Hancock St. Brick oven pizza, pasta, salads & hot wings. Mon - Sat 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-0089. Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St. Gourmet pizza and sandwiches. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sundays noon to 9 p.m. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 457-0144.
MEXICAN Barberito’s 146 S. Hancock St. Fast food, Southwestern-style burritos, salads, fajitas and tacos. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 451-4717. El Amigo 2465 N. Columbia St. Fine Mexican dining. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-0027. El Tequila 1830 N. Columbia St. Fine Mexican dining. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 414-1344. Margaritas Mexican Grill 2400 N. Columbia St. Central Mexico cuisine. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-9547. Puebla’s Mexican Restaurant 112 W. Hancock St. Mexican cuisine. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-1173. SEAFOOD/FISH Bo Jo’s Café 3021 N. Columbia St. Seafood and steaks by the lake. D • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 453-3234.
Jackson’s on Sinclair 3065 N. Columbia St. Fish, steak and seafood by the lake. D • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 453-9744.
STEAKHOUSES P.J.’s Steak House 3050 Highway 441 N. Steak and chicken by the lake. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 453-0060.
SPECIALTY WINGS AJ’s Hot Wings 2601 N. Columbia St., Suite 4 Hot wings, fish and burgers. LD • $-$$. (478) 804-0101. SOUL FOOD Real Deal Grill and More 185 W. Andrews St. Wings, fish, ribs and chicken, etc. LD • $-$$ (478) 804-0144.
Every Week Trivia Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. Mondays
Buffington’s Bar and Grill 120 West Hancock Street Wednesday
Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St. Tuesdays
Pickle Barrel Café 1892 N. Columbia St. Thursdays
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By NATALIE DAVIS April Fool’s means “Foolin’ Around Downtown” in Milledgeville as First Friday rolls around. The third installment of this new local arts and entertainment element will feature eco-artist Basia Irland, whose art is inspired by nature and emphasizes communal efforts to protect our beautiful waterways, points of pride to our citizens and one of our valuable, dwindling resources, according to an event press release. Irland’s appearance is sponsored by Georgia College’s department of Art and department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Video from her public event “Ice Books and Clay Diatoms Launch,” set for March 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Oconee River Greenway, along with additional art, will be on display at Digital Bridges from 6 to 8 p.m. during First Friday. The April First Friday theme is of course a nod to April Fool’s Day. Each month’s First Friday event features a different theme. April’s event will also be the pre-party event for the annual April Fool’s Ride, set for April 2, sponsored by The Bicycling Club of Milledgeville and the Milledgeville Rotary Club. First Friday events kicked off in Milledgeville earlier this year as a collaborative venture spearheaded by the City of Milledgeville, Milledgeville Mainstreet and Arts in the ‘Ville, a grassroots effort to promote the local arts scene. The response thus far has been a
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warm one, with previous events featuring live music, art displays and free food. Merchants wanting to participate are encouraged to contact Milledgeville Mainstreet Director Carlee Schulte at mainstreetdesk@milledgevillega.us for more information. For ideas on how to participate and for publicity contact Dr. Renée J. Fontenot, renee.fontenot@gcsu.edu. Artists looking to be listed for merchants looking for a pairing, please contact Danielle Fields, owner of Fields Photography and Framing, danielle@fieldsphotographyandframing.com.
STORYTELLERS TO PRESENT LOCAL COLOR ON STAGE From staff reports A committee consisting of community member Nathalie Goodrich, Georgia College Theatre Chair Karen Berman and 15 more individuals has formed to revive Tales from the Back Stoop, the storytelling group of Milledgeville. Performers and storytellers were asked to come audition Feb. 3 to perform in what is hoped to become an annual event. This year’s event will focus on selections that focus on local institutions (Central State, Georgia College, GMC, downtown businesses, other business and industries, the cemetery, local government, etc). A long-range goal would be to create a storytelling club or guild in the community that could continue to host events throughout the years. Local professional storyteller Jeannette Waddell and Georgia College Professor of English Dr. Scott Dillard will direct the evening. They met with the storytellers in order to rehearse the stories, give them feedback, and to shape the evening. Other members of the storytelling committee include Ruby Werts, Joanne Battle, Carolyne Guitton, and Sherrill Jones, Randy Cannon, Brian Renko, Margaret Ann Daniel, and Mary Purcell. The storytelling evening will unfold April 8 at the Campus Black Box Theatre at 8 p.m. Featured storytellers will include: Floyd Anderson, “Baskets full of Wisdom,” Bob Wilson, “The Ghost Stalker,” Harriet Davis, “The Gift of Healing,” Amy Burt, “Southern as a Foreign Language,” Louise Sallstrom and Joyce Mickler, “Speaking My Mind” and Judah Buckeridge, “Finding Jamaica in Milledgeville.” Stories are appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased downtown at the Milledgeville Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. For more information, call (478) 445-4226.
Charlottesville, Va. folk darlings The Honey Dewdrops performed a captivating show to a sold-out audience Feb. 25 at Allen’s Market. Allen’s proved an ideal setting for the Dewdrops’ brand of traditional and timeless mountain music. While it is a fairly small space, the acoustics and artful decoration created an intimate experience that allowed the performers and audience to interact and connect with one another. The real star of the night was the Dewdrops’ collection of well-crafted, often deceptively sweet sounding songs. By their own admission, husband and wife duo Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish write primarily “break-up songs.” While grounded in traditional bluegrass and country music, the band’s penchant for crafting catchy and highly melodic songs with somber and brokenhearted lyrics puts them in a similar songwriting league with artists like The Beatles, Elliott Smith and Belle and Sebastian. Highlights of the two-set show included “Test of Time,” a tune about marriage and the beautiful struggles that accompany it; “Amaranth,” a song written from the point of view of a flower the duo had planted in their garden; and “Farther Along.” An a capella cover of the traditional folk song “Bright Morning Stars” featured a harmonious display of Wortman and Parrish’s impressive individual vocal ranges. After a brief intermission, the Dewdrops launched into a lovely version of the Beatles’ “Across the Universe.” The traditional folksy sound of
the group fit the transcendent lyrics of the song perfectly, and the performance culminated with Parrish’s mandolin solo, which transformed an otherwise modest guitar solo into a breezy, almost flamenco-style riff. Before “Farther Along,” a traditional hymnal that served as the last song of the night, Wortman requested that the audience participate by singing the song’s chorus. The voices of the crowd blended with her own to elevate the tune beyond the stage, bringing the night’s set to a close with a rousing sing-along when the Dewdrops dropped their instruments out of the song. It was a powerfully communal moment — the intimate setting, the crowd participation, the band’s rapport with the audience, and the hymnal itself all contributed to an atmosphere that was very well-suited for the rootsy nature of the band’s folk genre. Overall it was a great show by a very devoted and musically tight traveling band, and I heard quite a few people raving that they got more than their money’s worth out of the $10 price of admission. The songs really shined rhythmically and lyrically, and the band’s between-song anecdotes and stories provided real substance to the tunes, creating a sense of familiarity with the audience. Jeremiah Winans is a graduate student at Georgia College and a graduate assistant at Digital Bridges, The Knight Community Innovation Center.
Hey be sure to check out this brand new review column! Jeremiah will be appearing here regularly to offer his review of events around town. So if you see Jeremiah at your place then perk up and put your best show on because it very well may end up in the next issue of the ‘Ville!
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IRLAND BRINGS ECO-ART TO TOWN By STEPHEN WILKINS The environmental science club and art department of Georgia College are offering a unique opportunity later this month for the community to be introduced to Basia Irland, a professor of art and art history at the University of New Mexico, and her eco-art. Her stay will last from March 28 through April 1. The talented artist while be showcased as one of the featured artists during April’s downtown First Friday event, and she will also be giving a lecture March 29 at 6 p.m. at the GC Arts & Sciences Auditorium and an event at the Oconee Greenway March 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. Irland is a multi-talented artist with a wide background including sculpting, writing poetry, and book art. She is also an activist on water issues and was recently the first artist awarded for her work by the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance and Bureau of Land Management. Since 2009 she has been gaining momentum with five solo exhibitions, screenings of her eco-documentaries, and she has participated in four group shows. “As citizens of a small community within the rural south, our students and community members will now have the opportunity to participate in projects led by an internationally acclaimed professional artist, benefit from her thoughts and experiences as a well-travelled scholar and ecoactivist, and expand their own experiences through the insights of this established sculptor, writer, filmmaker and educator,” said GC art department chair Bill Fisher of Irland’s visit. “The work she is engaged in has a direct impact on our awareness of the delicacy and value of our environment, and our role as user, abuser and caretaker of this planet. Basia's focus on our waterways is a generous acknowledgement of the love we share for our home, and will provide an opportunity for our many communities to share in a meaningful, collaborative experience.”
LEFT: Basia Irland; ABOVE: Scrolls in exhibition, The Drop, Exit Art, New York City
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HOT POTATO The past month has been filled with turmoil in the Middle East, with other conflicts and protests moving a little closer to home here in the states in Wisconsin and Ohio as labor unions and state leaders mark their territory in budget battles. With liberty and justice being fought for via blogs, Facebook and with angry protests, we asked: Is there a correlation between what is happening overseas and in America? Do we as Americans feel that our voices mean power? Bryan Smith “I think that there is a correlation. People are encouraged to fight for their rights. People have gotten so used to going through their legislation that they have forgotten, until now, the power of their words. People are fed up and desperate times are leading to desperate measures.” Margaret Thomas “I think there is a direct correlation between the happenings in the Middle East and America. People are getting fired up on the Internet. Because we are editing our own news, that is what is continuing the momentum. People need to stand up for our teachers and any other injustice the government may place upon us.” Pete Kidder
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AILEY II BRINGS DANCE TO LIFE AT RUSSELL By SAMANTHA SEVERIN Brining the rich style and cultural expressions of the late Alvin Ailey to life on stage, the Ailey II Dancers are set to perform Russell Auditorium March 31. The performance is sponsored by Town and Gown Arts, Allied Arts and the Georgia College Arts Unlimited Committee. The Ailey American Dance Theatre was founded in New York City in 1958. Since then, the group has held a residency in South Africa and toured Southeast Asia and Australia as part of Pres. John F. Kennedy’s “President’s Special International Program for Cultural Presentations.” The dance troupe has performed in 48 states, 71 countries and six continents. Founder Alvin Ailey choreographed more than 79 dances for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, but since he did not want the theatre to simply become a showcase for his work, the troupe has a repertory of more than 200 dances by more than 70 choreographers. Now under the leadership of Ailey predecessor Judith Jamison, each of the Ailey II dancers have completed an advanced program at the Ailey School. Since its formation, more that 50 Ailey II dancers have been selected to join the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Sylvia Waters, artistic director of the Ailey II dancers, was personally appointed by Alvin Ailey himself in 1974. Waters handpicks each of the 12 dancers from the Ailey School, who then go on to undergo a rigorous touring and practice schedule. The Ailey II junior company bridges between the Ailey School and the professional dance world. Tickets for the performance, set for March 31 at 8 p.m., will be $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens (aged 55 and older). Georgia College students are admitted with a valid Bobcat ID. For more information, contact Allied Arts at (478) 452-3950 or visit www.milledgevillealliedarts.com.
Ailey II dancers tour the country each year with 12 dancers selected by the famed Ailey School.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF SPRING BREAK Some local students winning by giving back during their time off By SARAH BETH ARIEMMA Spring break is often sinonimous with the most memorable or un-memorable week of a college career. The GIVE Center is switching it up again this year during spring break. Instead of a succession of drunken nights dancing on the beach, the GIVE Center is inspiring students to clean up the beach and help others and themselves in the process. This year, the GIVE center is traveling to the Savannah and Tybee Island area to do a different service projects each day during spring break. Last year, the group went to the Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah, which sponsors numerous educational programs for children and young adults. Paul Sedor, GIVE center assistant director and advisor for the alternative spring break, attended the event last year. “We re-did the bedding for the animals at the wildlife center. We went to the America’s Second Harvest, which is a food bank. We bagged dried beans in family sizes to give out to people,” Sedor said. “We worked at an elderly home and a children’s camp. We also volunteered at an animal shelter, and helped out at Ft. Pulaski.” This year, the group will be organizing a beach cleanup. But you know what they say about all work and no play — trip will also include some downtime for students. The theme for this year’s trip is, “the Spring Break You Won’t Forget.” For students who are ready to embark on a week of service, the price for the event is $100. The money covers everything for the week. “We’ll be sleeping in YMCA’s, and the students will plan the service events. It is going to be like camping indoors,” Sedor said. The alternative spring break is another approach to a week of freedom, without the hefty price tag, and the potential health hazards. The trip is completely drug and alcohol free. Students who participate will have an opportunity to expand their horizons and receive the benefits of helping others and gaining a different perspective on beach trips. By helping others, this spring break will be all about winning. For more information e-mail alternativebreaks@givecenter.org, or call the GIVE center at (478) 445-4027.
GIVE Center student colunteers take part in a variety of out of town and local outreach efforts.
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Q&A with Kendall Stiles KENDALL STILES AND THE GIVE CENTER ARE IMPACTING BOTH STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY Fifteen years ago, Kendall Stiles was working in Georgia College’s student activities center when a student walked into her office with a desire to volunteer. From their conversation, Georgia College’s GIVE Center spawned, pairing GC students with local businesses and non-profits where they gain leadership skills and a newfound perspective on what it means to give back and volunteer. Last year, more than 2,500 students did give back — to the tune of 75,000 to 85,000 volunteer hours they dedicated to organizations such as the Life Enrichment Center, Oconee Regional Medical Center and Animal Rescue Foundation among others. But it’s not just the labor these students put into their volunteer efforts that keeps Stiles committed — it’s seeing them grow and evolve and carry what they’ve learned through the GIVE Center out with them into the world and to their new communities when they graduate. For this North Carolina native who once only thought she’d spend a few months on the job living in Milledgeville, it’s that aspect of her work that keeps her inspired. Plans are to move the GIVE Center from its present location to the Maxwell Student Union sometime this summer. We recently spoke with the GIVE Center director on the organization’s upcoming move on campus, the importance of the arts in Milledgeville and what keeps her going at her job. THE ‘VILLE: For those who may not be familiar with the Georgia College GIVE Center, tell us a little about it and its mission. KS: We are the Georgia College Involvement in Volunteering Efforts (GIVE) group. Mainly, our goal is to work with college students to get them involved in the community in two ways — through volunteerism and leadership. They may work with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Oconee Regional Medical Center … they get to decide where their passion is [for volunteering]. They get to actually choose their partner, and they’ll work as a liaison between the organization and the GIVE Center. We do a lot of events where we partner with non-profits. THE ‘VILLE: You were one of the initial organizers for the GIVE Center. Why did you originally see this as a worthwhile effort you wanted to see in Milledgeville and at Georgia College? KS: I came here [to Georgia College] in 1994, and I was [working] in student activities. I needed a student, and she came into my office [and expressed a desire to volunteer in the local community]. From there is kind of where we got our start. We did some very basic events,
and that’s kind of where we started 15 years ago. … I really wasn’t familiar with the community at the time … I think it was an interest of the student and it was an interest of mine, moreso of the student, and it kind of gravitated from there. It was more of what the students were interested in. THE ‘VILLE: What do you enjoy most about the work that you do? KS: Working with the college students. Giving back to the community, but also helping students develop. Everyday is an adventure in here. There’s never a dull moment. It’s fun to watch them find their passion. THE ‘VILLE: Recent reports indicate an increasing number of new college graduates are moving more toward jobs in public service and with non-profits and increasingly outside the private sector. A recent article in the New York Times indicated that in 2009 alone, 16 percent more young college graduates worked for the federal government than in the previous year, and 11 percent more for non-profit groups. What do you think are contributing factors in this? KS: I think the economy is a big factor. But then I also think it’s this generation. I hear they’re more selfish [than previous generations]. I don’t see that side of them. … I have seen that students are looking for these outlets to volunteer. It’s been a nice change. We really want to look at how we can be a better resource to the students who have that passion to give back. THE ‘VILLE: For those who are interested in getting more active in volunteerism and community service, are there certain minimum requirements or attributes they should have? What should they know before getting involved? KS: I think the biggest one would be they need to find something that’s close to their hearts. … For me, I used to think I hated animals … I’m probably not going to spend my free time with animals. I like children, so I’d spend my free time there [with children]. As an individual, you have so much free time in your life … volunteering is just a part of what you do in your free time. Secondly, decide how much time you want to commit to a cause. Think about your time commitment. Then lastly, think about your skills and how you can contribute. There are skills non-profits need and don’t have [that you may possess and they can benefit from]. THE ‘VILLE: What do you hope that students gain from their experience
through the GIVE Center? If there were one thing you desired for students to take away from their experience, what would it be? KS: I think it’s probably that we all have something to give to somebody else. (She recalls an event where some GC fraternity members volunteered at a dance put on for the Life Enrichment Center and how they took turns dancing with an Enrichment Center client.) They [the fraternity members] had something at the time that made such a big difference to that young lady. What I hope is they gain leadership experience and go in their fields of study and in their communities and make a difference. THE ‘VILLE: What is one aspect of the GIVE Center that the general public may not realize? KS: I think even from campus, people have heard of the GIVE Center, but they don’t know the leadership side of what we do. Most people don’t realize that most of the events we do are actually studentgiven [planned and put together by students].
THE ‘VILLE: What’s your favorite movie? KS: “The Wizard of Oz.” THE ‘VILLE: What type of music do you listen to, and what’s your favorite song? KS: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” I’m more of an easy listening kind of person. My [favorite type of music] is a little here, a little there. Chicago is probably my favorite group. THE ‘VILLE: What’s your favorite book? KS: I love the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series. THE ‘VILLE: Favorite quote? KS: “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we believe,” or “Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.” — Compiled by Natalie Davis
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT
HOOKAH ANYONE? Metropolis offers a peak at an age-old cultural tradition By STEPHEN WILKINS Metropolis is on the rise as one of Milledgeville’s unconventionally cool new hang outs. Deepak Kumar has been in business at Milledgeville’s Café Metropolis for about 15 months, hosting exquisite Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, live music and a growing constituency of hookah smokers. Yes, hookah. Hookahs have long been smoked in other regions of the glob, originating in India and slowly creeping west before finally arriving in the good ole USA. Kumar, a native of India, remembers fondly watching his grandfather smoke hookah late into his life. He said he still enjoys his smoke breaks, though his new business doesn’t allow for them often enough. Metropolis’s selection of sheesha, the traditional name for the flavored tobacco, consists of about 15 to 20 flavors ranging from graham cracker to mango, which you can mix and match for that perfect flavor you’re seeking. Kumar’s personal favorite is strawberry lemonade. Hookah sessions are $7.99 plus $1.99 per additional hose. While that may sound expensive, split with three other friends it’s quite affordable, and that’s what Kumar says it’s about — relaxing with friends and enjoying each other’s company. His main concern is getting proper information out about sheesha, which he says is non-habit forming and should not be compared to cigarettes. The way a hookah or water pipe works is the tobacco is packed in the top bowl with foil wrapped over top with a coal placed on top. Pulling on the hose draws the smoke down to the bottom apparatus, which filters it through water or on special request Fanta, and then flows out the extended hoses to your lungs with a refreshingly smooth flavor of your choice. My recent encounter with the tradition was quite enjoyable. A mango and passion fruit blend was our choice of sheesha, and on a special insider tip, we ordered Orange
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FASHION
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Jami Terracino mixes in high-end items for her own take on Boho chic By SARAH BETH ARIEMMA Jami Terracino, a sophomore mass communication major, lives for fashion. The fashionista is fully committed to strutting her style for every occasion, be it nights in downtown Milledgeville or coffee at Blackbird. Her blossoming spring style is ready for warm weather. “My blouse is Forever 21 and it cost me $20. My skinny jeans are from Hot Topic and they were $17. They were on sale, and it was so exciting. My sandals are from Forever 21 and they were $10. My watch is Cartier. My father is the regional director of Cartier, and he gave me the watch for my Confirmation. It is expensive, but it is simple and elegant,” Terracino said. Terracino is also wearing an Irish wedding ring. “The way you wear the ring symbolizes your relationship status. It was a gift from a friend who went to Ireland, and it was $20.” Her boho style also includes a leather bracelet from Disney World, which was $13, and a Cartier bracelet for $400. “It is a charity bracelet. $100 of the cost went to the Selma Hayak Foundation. I like to be comfortable and artsy. If something looks like a period piece, it attracts me. My style is comfortable and fashionable,” Terracino said. She loves skinny jeans, knee-high boots and dark shirts. Her go-to look is a graphic tee. “I want to try summer dresses. I am looking for something summery and ultra feminine. I never wear dresses, and that is something I’m going to be trying this summer,” Terracino said. She hates Ugg boots. “I’m sure they are comfortable, but I’ve never understood them.” Terracino believes that the way she dresses represents who she is. “The way I dress embodies the little pieces of my life. As long as you feel comfortable and confident in your image, then just own it.”
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A&E CALENDAR WEEKLY IT’S COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE! This story comes to us from a newspaper in Oregon: An Oregon man, after robbing a house, decided to stay a little longer and take the liberty of using the family’s shower. When the owners of the house came home, the bathing criminal freaked out. He called the police, scared that the owners might have a gun with them. Yeah, you read that right. The robber is scared of the victims. The dial-happy victim was obviously arrested, and on charges of first-degree criminal trespass.
FINGERS UP From the Huffington Post, first reported by news station WTNH of Connecticut: 21-year-old Robert Michelson of Farmington, Conn. called 911 to ask how much trouble he could get into for his pot plant. Since he called from his home phone, it didn't take long for narcotics officers to show up at his house to find paraphernalia and a small amount of pot. Michelson told officers he made the call "because he wanted to make his mother angry," but that isn't even the best part of the story. They also say that after he was brought into the police station for processing, as he exited he "spun around and stuck both middle fingers up at the dispatchers." "Presumably for doing such a good job," police said.
GIVE ME ALL YOUR — SAUSAGE? From KWCH-TV channel 12 in Florida: Authorities in the Florida community of Estero have released surveillance video of what some call the "Barenaked Bandit." The video shows 34-year-old Joshua Abernathy walking around a retirement community clubhouse naked. Abernathy is accused of stealing sausage, napkins and a First-Aid kit. Police arrested Abernathy after viewing the video. He's charged with burglary and petty theft. He also faces charges from an unrelated burglary in December.
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EVENTS March March 20-April 15 Visual Arts Ted Hansen, “Original Watercolors” Opening reception March 20, 1 to 3 p.m. Marlor Arts Center 201 N. Wayne St. Gallery hours 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (478) 452-3950 March 23 Live Music Classic Country Night Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283 March 25 Live Music “A Concert in Springtime” GMC Prep Jazz Band, choir/BHS Jazz Band, choir Benefit concert for Communities in Schools of Milledgeville-Baldwin County $10 admission, $30 reserve seating/dinner 7 p.m. Baldwin Fine Center March 25-26 Live Music Ronnie Pittman Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283 March 28-April 1 Visual Arts Basia Irland, eco-artist Artist's Lecture: "Water Library: Basia Irland's River
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A&E CALENDAR Projects," March 29, 6 p.m. A&S Auditorium “Ice Books and Clay Diatoms Launch: Oconee River,” March 30, 4 to 6 p.m., Oconee River Greenway Featured Artist, First Friday: April 1, 6 to 8 p.m., Digital Bridges, 127 W. Hancock St. March 31 Live Music Sol Driven Train Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. March 31 Dance Ailey II dance ensemble Sponsored by Town & Gown/Allied Arts 8 p.m. Russell Auditorium $12 adults, $10 students and senior citizens Free to GCSU students with valid Bobcat card March 31 Live Music College Dance Night Capital City 119 S. Wayne St. (478) 453-4896 April April 1 Arts First Friday Downtown Milledgeville 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 1 Live Music Gator Getdown featuring Ying Yang Twins Capital City 119 S. Wayne St. (478) 453-4896 April 2 Live Music Ladies Nite featuring DJ Mays
Capital City 119 S. Wayne St. (478) 453-4896 April 2 Live Music “Voices of Earth” Georgia College Choral Ensembles First Baptist Church 7:30 p.m. April 6 Live Music Classic Country Night Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283 April 7 Live Music Ben Smith Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283 April 7 Live Music Coyote Ugly featuring DJ Groomsmen Capital City 119 S. Wayne St. (478) 453-4896 April 8 Theater Arts “Storytelling in Milledgeville: A Collaborative Event Between the Milledgeville Community and Georgia College” 8 p.m. Georgia College Campus Black Box Theatre $10, tickets available at Milledgeville CVB (478) 445-4226 April 9 Live Music Ladies Nite featuring DJ Stutter Capital City 119 S. Wayne St. (478) 453-4896 April 9 Live Music
Doc Ellis Amici Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. April 11-15 Art Exhibit “Youth Shows But Half” Julia Allen Reception April 11, 5 to 7 p.m. Museum of Fine Arts 102 S. Wayne St. (678) 378-1947 April 11-15 Art Exhibit “Viste Dall’ Interno (“Views from Inside”) Jessica Peet Reception April 11, 5 to 7 p.m. Museum of Fine Arts 102 S. Wayne St. (404) 421-5796 April 14 Live Music Eric Dodd Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283 April 14 Live Music Stokeswood Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. April 15-16 Live Music Deepstep Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283 April 18-22 Art Exhibit “Georgia’s Honey” Mallory Kirsten Lewis Reception April 18, 5 p.m. Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery South Clarke Street (478) 223-1018 April 18-22 Art Exhibit “Fleeting Movement”
Melissa Robbins Reception, April 18 5 p.m. Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery South Clarke Street (404) 310-2510 April 28 Live Music Bucktown Kickback Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. April 25-29 Art Exhibit “Silent Emotions” MK Moore Reception April 25, 5 to 7 p.m. Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery South Clarke Street (404) 630-7203
ONGOING Through April 21 Art Exhibit 28th annual Oconee Artists Exhibition Allied Arts Featuring Best in Show awards Awards ceremony May 6 5 to 7 p.m. (478) 452-3950 Through May 10 Art Exhibit 2010-2011 President’s Hall Student Exhibition GCSU Department of Art 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayFriday Parks Hall, 3rd floor (478) 445-4572
E-mail your events to ndavis@unionrecorder.co m. Please include time, date, location, including address, cost and a contact phone number.
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