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Here comes the big one....
Cover Photo by Aubrie Sofala
Volume 2 Issue 1 Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/ theville and Twitter @theVille_ga
About 18 months ago a handful of people met in a small conference room. From that meeting the idea for the ‘Ville materialized. Suggestions came from all around and there was a pretty good buzz about this product. June 25th, 2010 came much faster than I anticipated. I was nervous and tense and prayed that all of the preparations had been made and that we would be well received. We were in fact launching a newspaper in a college town in the midst of easily accessible online news. A year later, what we thought was going to happen with the ‘Ville has, and the expectations we had have now grown. Over the past year we tweaked the look of the product here and there but overall it’s the same as it was a year ago. And while we have toyed with graphics and page layouts and cover designs, one thing has never changed: our commitment to the art and music culture of Milledgeville. We still believe that our town has much to offer. We still believe that Milledgeville has a very deep pool of artists that continue to produce beautiful photos, paintings, sculptures etc. on a regular basis. We still believe that great musicians come both from here and through here often. And we
still think our city is pretty awesome. While there are some things I probably would have done differently, for the most part I think our little project is right on track. So what does the next year bring? I hope to see us get more involved with the community on a personal level. I’d love to see more sponsorship opportunities like Deep Roots gave us this year. I really want to start putting a face (or faces) to the ‘Ville. I think our focus, or at least one of them, will be making the ‘Ville more familiar. We want the city to feel like they own this paper. To know that we do this for the city because we love it and want to see it prosper. We want to see Milledgeville do well. We made it to the big one. Here’s to putting a great first year behind us and to a great second one coming up. To both our readers and advertisers, thank you so much for all of your support. We couldn’t have made it here without you.
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staff question of the month What's the one summer movie blockbuster you just can't wait to see?
Erin Simmons 478.453.1437 Advertising Representatives Melissa Hinton 478.453.1434
SARAH BETH ARIEMMA
AUBRIE SOFALA
SAMANTHA SEVERIN
"I am so, so, so excited to see the final installment of Harry Potter. I cried when the book ended (I was 17, whatever) but I know I'll bawl like a baby at the movie (and I’m 21 now … what gives!?). I won't be at the midnight premiere because I have a job (and my boss will know what’s up that night and probably won't let me have the day off to snooze or see the movie again) but you can believe that I will be there on July 15 in the evening with a large bowl of hot and delicious buttery popcorn in my lap."
"I wouldn't be able to call myself a Harry Potter fan if I didn't say that I'm super psyched to see the “Deathly Hallows Part II” this July. I feel like I've been with Harry since I was 11, reading the books and now being a devout follower of the movies. I'm also more than excited about the fact that I'll be one of the hundreds of fans who will be able to be in London for the final red carpet premiere!"
“I'm more excited about Season 8 of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" on HBO. I've really missed having Larry David's voice in my head.”
NATALIE DAVIS Pathetic as it seems I've only seen X-Men in the comic book and animated form, and I don't even know what in the world a Dumbledore is. I'll catch up one day. Then again, probably not.
Creative Manager Brooks Hinton 478.453.1429 Contributing Writers Sarah Beth Ariemma
EDITOR’S NOTE: If you call in with some obscure illness July 15, I’ll know what’s up. I’m just saying….
Jimmy Holder Samantha Severin
—Natalie Davis (i.e. Sarah Beth’s boss).
Write: P.O. Box 520 Milledgeville, GA 31061 Call: 478.453.1462 Fax: 478.453.1450 Email: theville31061@gmail.com
Aubrie Sofala
June 2011
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ALL OF
THE LIGHTS By SARAH BETH ARIEMMA
After two-year hiatus, fireworks return to light up local skies
After two years of fireworks withdrawal, the skies above Milledgeville will once again display a spectacular show of glittering magnitude in celebration of Independence Day. On July 2, in the parking lot of the Milledgeville Mall, residents of the city and visitors are welcome to come and enjoy one of the most beloved and patriotic traditions of the summer. Milledgeville City Councilman Phillip Joiner realized the city was missing out on fireworks and the potential revenue the community wasn’t receiving from the visitors and weekend shoppers holidays often bring. The recession hit the fireworks scene hard, so it’s little wonder that when it came to reevaluating the budget, local leaders realized a couple of years ago there simply weren’t enough funds to continue to provide a high-quality fireworks display for Milledgeville. For Joiner, the tradition was too special not to attempt to resuscitate. "I thought it would be good for the town to have fireworks again, so I brought it up to City Council. A lot of businesses found out about what I was hoping to do, so they stepped up to support the fireworks for Milledgeville. Our main financial donor is Louie Herron Toyota, and when I approached [owner Louie Herron] to discuss it, he was very supportive," Joiner said. The firework event, signed into reality June 6, is a joint venture between the City of Milledgeville and the Milledgeville Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is taking an active role in arranging sponsorships, and April Bragg, new Chamber CEO, is working with Joiner and the rest of Council to ensure that this year’s fireworks display is a good time had by all. "We want to make this a celebration of Milledgeville. Other events will be happening at the mall, and that will just add to the amazing show. I hope that Milledgeville merchants will use this as a time to attract customers, and for families to come together to celebrate the Fourth of July and Milledgeville," Joiner said. Other supporters of the fireworks include Z-97 and The Union-Recorder, as well as a number of other area businesses. "Right now the fireworks have been fully funded, but any extra donations will make the show even bigger and better. If there are any businesses that are willing to make a contribution, they are welcome to call either Bragg or myself, or contact anyone in the Chamber or Council," Joiner said. When it comes to setting up on the big day, any seat is the best seat in the house. "Anyone who has ever been to Milledgeville to see the fireworks display at the mall knows that anywhere within a one-mile radius is an excellent place to see the show. It is a guaranteed great spot," Joiner said. The Fourth of July is an exciting time to bask in the glow of the summer twilight, and celebrate what makes this nation truly great: fireworks, deviled eggs and the fact that either red, white or blue looks fabulous on everyone.
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Arts, Culture and Entertainment in the ‘Ville
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what’s inside All of the lights
After two-year hiatus, fireworks return to light up local skies
Music at The Buff’ Jack of Hearts and Eudora June coming to Burrington’s
The real good mood food Sarah Beth heads to PJ’s Steakhouse to see what they have to offer.
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Concert in the shade Greenway summer concert series kicks off
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Q&A with Craig Amason Craig Amason, executive director of the Andalusia foundation, sits down with the ‘ville for a chat about one of Milledgeville’s biggest attractions
Also check out..... Local Beer Review ........................................8 Jimmy Holder 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 .......................................................11 We ask the people of Milledgeville what element they would add to the downtown area to improve it.
Fashion..........................................................17 What can you wear to look good and survive the dreaded Milledgeville heat?
Grab a FREE copy of the ’Ville Brick Buffington’s Puebla’s Mexican Restaurant 42nd Floor Jittery Joe’s Barberitos Metropolis Café Ryal’s Bakery Charmed The Red Door Convention & 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 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 Libraries Precise Clothing The Velvet Elvis
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Jack of Hearts, Eudora June coming to Buffington’s
Four-piece Atlanta-based indie ensemble Jack of Hearts is an eclectic mesh of colorful musical flavors. The band’s recipe of musical offerings is a mix of ingredients and influences of everything from Neil Young & Crazy Horse and The Beach Boys. The band seems to be gaining a following in the Atlanta area and will be touring this summer. The band’s debut album, “Hard Feelings,” is set to release this summer. (Listen to the track “Fake Your Love” at reverbnation.com or on the band’s Facebook page). Formed in 2010, the original band concept for Jack of Hearts was a duo not a quartet. That was before bassist/vocalist Will Day and piano/guitar/vocalist Omar Ferrer sought out drummer Sarah Wilson, and later asked Day's childhood friend, guitar/vocalist David Courtright to join and the band became a foursome last year. The group has previously opened for artists including The Nappy Roots and Stokeswood (both of whom have local ties) and Jungol, and later this month, Jack of Hearts will bring its musical stylings to the local stage with a performance at Buffington’s
set for June 24 in downtown Milledgeville. Also performing with Jack of Hearts during the band’s Milledgeville show will be the band Eudora June. Band members describe their sound as rock mixed with soul, crediting the likes of artists Dead Weather, Etta James, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Black Keys, Janis Joplin, The Beatles and Tori Amos as some of their influences. The group was formed by singer/songwriter Christina Belknap. Bandmates include Belknap on vocals and piano, along with Graham Yoder (lead guitar), Jason Monseur (drums), Justin Mullinix (guitar and bass) and Michael Gilreath (keys). The band’s sixtrack EP with Mullinix is set for release sometime this month. Be sure to listen to the track “Into the Deep” on the band’s Facebook BandPage. For more performance dates and more on Jack of Hearts, visit www.reverbnation.com/jackofheartsmusic —Compiled by Natalie Davis
Festive First Friday slated for busy Fourth weekend By NATALIE DAVIS The July Fourth holiday weekend is shaping up to be an eventful time for Milledgeville, with local activities slated throughout. A festive First Friday will kick things off July 1 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The next installment of the monthly downtown arts and entertainment event will feature the unveiling of the official First Friday logo, according to Carlee Schulte, Milledgeville Mainstreet director. Mainstreet, along with the City of Milledgeville, Arts in the ‘Ville, and area volunteers, help to spearhead the local First Friday effort, which was initiated back in March. “We are really thrilled to have a logo to help people distinguish our First Friday event from other locations,” said Schulte. “Milledgeville is going to be a great place to be on the weekend of July 1. Friday in downtown Milledgeville will be full of exciting things for everyone. We have a fun activity for kids, a popular band playing, local artists displaying their work throughout downtown, a contest for attendees to participate in and much more. Then, Saturday, the City of Milledgeville, the Chamber and many other sponsors will be presenting a fireworks display at the Milledgeville Mall. If there were ever a great weekend in Milledgeville with plenty to do — this is it.” In what has grown to be two of the major components of every First Friday event, there will be live music and plenty of art from local talents on display throughout participating stores in the downtown area. The evening will also include family-friendly, interactive activities, and a number of local stores will extend their business hours to accommodate the heavier foot traffic in the area. Since the First Friday effort launched nearly five months ago as a means of promoting the arts and culture scene, momentum behind it has increased steadily, as have the number of participating local businesses. Many business owners have noted they’ve experienced a noticeable increase in customers on First Friday weekends. First Friday is expected to continue as a year-round event. Local businesses are encouraged to take part, and so are local artists representing all forms and mediums.
A new logo for the First Friday venture will make its debut next month at the Friday, July 1 event. Merchants wanting to participate are encouraged to contact Schulte at mainstreetdesk@milledgevillega.us for more information. For more details, check out the First Friday Facebook page at Milledgeville First Friday for information and updates.
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MAN ON THE STREET.....READER RECOMMENDED MUSIC AND BOOKS In honor of summer, our fearless (Wo)Man on the Street has compiled a list of summer reading suggestions for our fellow ‘Ville music and literary lovers to check out.
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“Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991” by Michael Azerrad This book consists of 13 narratives that each capture the heroic rise of one of 13 bands from the then-new American independent movement that was birthed from the ashes of the largely commercial punk movement of the previous era. Even notable rock critic Robert Christgau pays homage to this book. (Quite the feat given Christgau?s reputation as a snobby critic who lives exclusively in the Ivory Tower of musical cynicism.) The stories told are brutally honest, indulging gritty details of the conniving nature rock and roll heroes like J Mascius from Dinosaur Jr. and Paul Westerberg from The Replacements, the sweatdrenched tour van where the members of the Butthole Surfers had to lay horizontally on the floor just so everyone could fit, the tragedy of Minutemen guitar player D. Boone’s early death. “Our Band Could Be Your Life” gives the message that any endeavor can be accomplished with dedication. The heroes of the scene were independent artists who were driven by the encouragement of the indie community, especially noted in the chapter on Fugazi, led by Minor Threat frontman and co-founder/owner of Dischord Records Ian Mackaye. If this book were the bible, Mackaye would be Jesus because of the strict code of ethics that he maintains throughout every day of the band’s career. I recommend this book to any unmotivated musician. Your attitude will surely change after the first few chapters. “The White Album” by Joan Didion First published in 1979, “The White Album” is the title of a collection of 20 of Joan Didion's essays that focus mostly on life in the ‘60s. The title essay, only 30 or so pages long, is a perfect beach read. It chronicles a series of interactions with major players in the ‘60s. Through a largely autobiographical lens, Didion weaves through personal interactions and clippings from news stories, referencing The Black Panthers, the time she spent with The Doors, and her correspondence with Linda Kasabian, a former follower of Charles Manson and a key player in the trials for the murder of Sharon Tate-Polanski. Didion intersperses her analysis of the atmosphere that permeated LA in the ‘60s with her own psychological conditions, highlighting her struggle to make connections between key events and minute details of her personal life.
“Sister” Sonic Youth, 1987 Sonic Youth's fourth album, released after Sonic Youth's humble beginnings transformed into international stardom, is a concept album about the life of science fiction writer Phillip K. Dick (author of “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?,” “Ubik,” “A Scanner Darkly,” and numerous others.) The title of the album references Dick's twin sister, who died shortly after birth. Dick was said to be haunted by her ghost for his entire life, especially in the end of his life when he suffered from schizophrenia. This album marks Sonic Youth's move from aggressive noise rock to more pop structured songs, citing the band's interest with Madonna during this era. (Sonic Youth had a side project called Ciccone Youth that covered many of Madonna's hits while adding their own interesting noise elements. Ciccone Youth is mentioned in the bonus track, Master Dik, which is found at the end of the album.) Some notable tracks include “Schizophrenia,” “Catholic” Block, and the “Crime” cover, “Hot Wire My Heart.” “You Forgot It In People” Broken Social Scene, 2002 This album is old news for followers of the Canadian baroque-pop outfit. I included this album in this month's reviews because it creates an atmosphere that is perfect for the summer months. This album is laid back and flighty. The album features more artists than it does tracks, coming in at 13 songs and nearly 17 contributing artists, including Leslie Fiest, who most recognize from a few iPod commercials in the late 2000s and her solo debut, “The Reminder.” “You Forgot It In People” has won numerous awards citing it as one of the best indie albums of the 2000s. The thoughtful and honest lyrics paint pictures of old friendships and lost lovers. The entire album is only 56 minutes and 11 seconds long, so it's perfect for listening to while laying out at the beach or pool. By the time the album is over, you'll be tanned, relaxed, and ready to build sandcastles while filled with the excited anxiety of a seventeen year-old girl who fell in love for the first time. Some notable tracks include “Looks Just Like the Sun,” “Lover's Spit,” “I'm Still Your Fag” and “Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl.”
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1. “We Will Vacation, You Can Be My Parasol” Be Your Own Pet, from their self-titled LP 2. “In The Street” Big Star, from #1 Record 3. “Redemption Song” Bob Marley, from Live at the Lyceum in London 4. “Acid Tongue” Jenny Lewis, from Acid Tongue 5. “The Tide is High” Blondie 6. “Ocean Breathes Salty” Modest Mouse, from Good News For People Who Love Bad News 7. “7/4 (Shoreline)” Broken Social Scene, from their self-titled LP 8. “Redondo Beach” Patti Smith, from Horses 9. “Spiderwebs” No Doubt, from Tragic Kingdom 10. “Blame It On Cain” Elvis Costello, from My Aim is True 11. “Sobriety is A Serious Business And Business Isn't So Good” Less Than Jake, from B Is For B-Sides 12. “Kick Out The Jams” MC5, from Kick Out The Jams 13. “Slime and Oxygen” Black Lips, from Good Bad Not Evil 14. “TV Party” Black Flag, from Damaged So what’s in your summer playlist rotation? Tell us. Shoot us a message on Facebook. We’d love to include some of your responses. Post on our wall at http://www.facebook.com/theville. —Compiled by Samantha Severin
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FOOD REVIEW
Good eats PJ’s Steakhouse:
the real good mood food Story and Photos By SARAH BETH ARIEMMA PJ’s Steakhouse makes the kind of food that you would make if you knew how to cook and had the time. That kind of perfection is rarely seen outside one’s own kitchen, or your Momma’s house. When I walked into PJ’s on a Friday afternoon at 2 p.m., I was surprised to see the place was actually pretty well stocked with customers in the awkward time after lunch and before dinner. Wendy Stevens, the manager of PJ’s, instantly welcomed me to sit back at one of the spacious booths and relax while she got me a menu and a water with extra lemon. I ordered a regular favorite, the Grilled Chicken Platter smothered in cheese, sautéd mushrooms, grilled peppers, onions and tomatoes. The plate comes with two sides, so I chose the baked sweet potato and a side of broccoli. While I waited for my food, Stevens told me about the weekly specials: 50 cent oysters on Thursdays, Wing Night on Wednesday, all-you-can-eat catfish every day, as well as all-you-can-eat crab legs and steak and shrimp. Karaoke is hosted every Friday and Saturday night at 8, and PJ’s Steakhouse also has Amateur Poker Texas Hold ‘em on Tuesday nights at 6 and 9. Happy Hour is held from 2 until 7. When it comes to family-owned businesses, the Stevens family has the upper hand. “My father, John Stevens, is the owner. This was my mom’s place. She loved the old Western feel and she handcrafted all of the recipes herself. Our meats are cut fresh, and you can have your steak cut anyway you like it. We are really unique in that respect,” she said. Drinks are also made fresh. The restaurant features a truly delectable Georgia Peach concoction, as well as beer and other mixed drinks. The atmosphere is upbeat and lively, without being rambunctious, and the entire restaurant is decorated like a modern Western saloon, complemented with flat screen televisions surrounding every table to ensure that you never miss a moment of the big game. The food came out steamy and fresh, mouthwatering from the first aroma. The broccoli is rich with a hint of lemon pepper and coated with butter. If you hate vegetables, you won’t after tasting these. The chicken, smothered in all of the fixings, is juicy and bursting with flavor. The sweet potatoes are nearly a dessert. They are a golden and brown sugary, buttery confec-
Happy customers enjoy custom burgers handcrafted just for their tastes at PJ’s Steakhouse.
tion that will have you very nearly ordering a second helping. To finish off a meal, PJ’cheesecake. All desserts are $5.99, except on Sunday when desserts are half off. To-go orders are welcome, and dine-in is always in style at PJ’s. “We are economical price-wise, and it is very hard to find a place that everything is homemade. You can get everything cut your style and all of our food is customizable,” Stevens said. PJ’s is having a three-year anniversary celebration July 2, complete with outside grilling and all of their famous meals. But don’t just take my word for it. Check it out for yourself. The food happens to speak better than I can. PJ’s Steakhouse is located at 3052 N Columbia St.
Fan favorite, and this girl’s as well, the smothered grilled chicken platter sizzles on the plate with two sides of baked sweet potato and broccoli.
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DINING IN THE ‘VILLE BLD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner BAR: Alcohol served
BEERS FOR THE SUMMER Jimmy Holder Good Beer Connoisseur This summer I have already recommended two great beers, New Belgium’s Somersault and Bell’s Oberon, but I wanted to go for a Summer Trilogy that remained true to my palate. Those who know me or have shared a pint of suds with me are aware I am a former resident of Brooklyn, NY. Brooklyn is typically stereotyped for crime and tough guys or hipper than hip hipsters. Unfortunately missing in these gross mistruths are the realities of Brooklyn: kind people, safe streets, great food and, of course, a heck of a brewery. The Brooklyn Brewery is not only innovative in brewing, try their flagship Brooklyn Lager for proof, but they are also innovative in energy use. In 2003, Brooklyn Brewery switched to 100 percent wind-generated electricity. So, not only is their beer tasty, it doesn’t need coal or nuclear radiation to produce it! HOW DOES THIS MAKE THEIR BEER ANY BETTER? Good question! Try considering their attention to power consumption and how this attention was astute enough to make a positive and influential impact. Now, consider this same attention and scrutiny being focused upon their brewing methods. Their long-term success of producing some of America’s best craft beers starts to make a lot more sense, which leads me to completing my summer trilogy with Brooklyn Summer Ale. This beer is the jam! It is one of the best summer offerings around and grabbing a sixer won’t bust your wallet either. Brooklyn Brewery considers their Summer Ale a modern rendition of the “Light Dinner Ales” prevalent in England up until the 1940s. This means it is brewed to be refreshingly flavorful without being too heavy and Brooklyn Brewery is immensely successful in their rendition. Look for a light bodied golden beer with light bitterness and a faint citrus and floral undertone. It is the ultimate summer ale. A blogger on BeerAdvocate.com, referring to Brooklyn Summer Ale, described it as a “refined lawnmower beer with a bit of class and character.” In other words, Brooklyn Summer Ale isn’t jammed with fancy overused spices like coriander or grains of paradise; it is brewed simplistically with special attention to selecting premium English barley malt and American hops. Look for Brooklyn Summer Ale in your neighborhood package store, pub or café. You will be happy to discover this Summer Ale “with a very sunny disposition.” Cheers.
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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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.
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 • $-$$. (478) 452-1173. SEAFOOD/FISH Bo Jo’s Café 3021 N. Columbia St. Seafood and steaks by the lake. D • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 453-3234.
Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. Key West-style, Caribbean-inspired Southern seafood and steaks. Lunch Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner Wednesday-Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 4 to 12:30 a.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (706) 485-9693. Jackson’s on Sinclair 3065 N. Columbia St. Fish, steak and seafood by the lake. D • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 453-9744.
STEAKHOUSES P.J.’s Steak House 3050 Highway 441 N. Steak and chicken by the lake. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 453-0060.
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CONCERT SERIES
Concert in the shade Greenway summer concert series kicks off Story and Photos By AUBRIE SOFALA The Oconee River Greenway recently launched its summer concert series as Milledgeville locals swarmed to the shade of the Greenway to hear live music. The concert series actually debuted during Earthfest back in April, a festival celebrating Earth Day hosted by Georgia College. The event was a success, and created an atmosphere that left locals wanting more. “Everyone came up to us afterward and said 'You should do this more often,'” Rebecca Edwards, board member of the Oconee River Greenway Foundation said. The series is a venture to garner more community involvement at the Greenway. It also serves as chance for community members to gain more awareness of the Greenway and the opportunities it has to offer. The foundation also suggests a $10 donation for the concerts, which goes toward the building of the future outdoor amphitheater, a dream project the Greenway Foundation would like to see become reality. The Greenway runs mainly through community support — which will be vital in making groundwork for the amphitheater. The outdoor amphitheater will allow for
more, larger events to be held at the Greenway. Along with housing events for the Greenway, the amphitheater will also be available for community use. “We have the plans, but it really depends on community following and whether the money is there,” Edwards said of the amphitheater in the works. The $10 donations from the concert series also provide the donator with emails on the Greenway's calendar and upcoming events. Contributors will also receive updates on other outdoor activities the Greenway hosts and opportunities to volunteer. The concert series kicked off with musical acts Ashley Tanner, an acoustic artist, and The Captain, a bluegrass trio. Cold beverages and snacks were sold by the Oconee River Greenway Foundation. Locals brought their families, including dogs, to the event and enjoyed themselves despite the heat. The atmosphere created was relaxed as members of the community came and went, listening to the live music in the shade. “We wanted to create a fun, safe environment. And to have music for the whole family,” Edwards said.
This is the first of the series, which will be held every month second Saturdays. The Greenway currently has musical acts booked until September but concert series organizers are already planning for the possibility of future events. They are currently looking for local musical acts to take the stage for the series. “We aren't limited to country or bluegrass. We want a variety of genres,” Edwards said. Greenway supporters are constantly encouraging more community involvement. Their recent venture to bring in the community is the launching of a Facebook page. With access to the page, the public is able to keep in touch with the Greenway and also get alerts on upcoming events being hosted. Dwayne Johnson, Milledgeville local, braved the heat at the start of the recent concert with his family to enjoy family fun on the Greenway. “We try to come out here very Saturday anyway,” Johnson said. “We'd be here even if it weren't for the music, the Greenway is just wonderful.”
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HOT POTATO This month locals were asked, if you could add any element to downtown Milledgeville to improve it, what would you add? Andrew Calkins “We need more parking. Downtown is so close to campus, and free student parking would be awesome. It would be great to be able to park downtown and walk to campus, and the extra parking would be excellent for businesses at night.”
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"Art for the folks, by the folks" FolksArt gallery owner launches classes, community art project Story and Photos By AUBRIE SOFALA Kim Joris is a teacher. She is a teacher of art, of healing, of survival, and of love. She is also the owner of local Milledgeville art gallery, FolksArt. Joris, along with fellow artists, is currently promoting art locally, by offering community instruction courses starting July 1. Joris has also planned a community art project for the First Friday event in July. She opened the gallery a little more than a year ago in hopes of raising awareness and promoting local art. “Art for the folks, by the folks,” Joris said of why she named the gallery FolksArt. The gallery houses works of art by more than 20 artists. A variety of pieces line the walls of the gallery, ranging from bottlecap charms to large pieces made from recycled material — one of Joris’ specialties. The ability of an artist to relay a story through his or her work is the aspect of creating art, which Joris enjoys the most and is why she encourages others to do the same. Joris will be the visiting artist at Digital Bridges at the upcoming July 1 First Friday event. She will also be creating a community art project geared toward the contest FolksArt is currently holding on the theme of patriotism. The project will be an American flag. The flag will already be cut out, and the community will be responsible for providing items to represent the stars. Quotes, Bible verses or song lyrics that community members believe symbolize patriotism will be added to the lines of the flag. Joris has constructed this project before in high schools, and she has always been astounded by the stories, objects and lines people are able to contribute. It’s unclear where the flag will be placed upon completion but it will be a piece of community art locally. The art classes will begin in July and will focus on non-traditional art. One class Joris has taught before and enjoys is the “Found Object Family Jewelry” class, which allows artists to tell a story with old family jewelry and create a cohesive piece. A more in-depth class is the “What's in a Word” art project, which involves using recycled material to create a word that will be a piece of wall art. Joris plans on incorporating the word art with the ongoing art contests and linking words to the current theme. Other scheduled classes include personalizing your journal, mixed-media self-portraits, prayer bead necklaces and beginners sewing. FolksArt will also continue its art exhibit contests, which focus on a specific theme every three months. The space will be altered to house the exhibit of the works chosen and aim to establish a dialogue around the chosen theme. “The purpose [of the exhibit] is to talk about the issues, using art to speak, using art to create dialogue and using art to heal,” Joris said. Some possible future themes include education, healthcare and religion. Joris chooses hot issues in the public's mind as themes so people will have a way to express themselves other than through verbal communication. FolksArt is also hosting a book reading June 29 at 6:30 p.m. of Man Martin, who attended high school in Milledgeville and just released, “Paradise Dogs.” Joris is intent upon supporting all genres of art and remains adamant that art is vital in allowing others to express themselves in a way they would not otherwise be able to — which is what she strives for with events hosted by FolksArt. “Art speaks. Art allows you to express yourself in a different way,” Joris said. “It allows creativeness to tell your stories.” FolksArt Gallery is located downtown at 108 W. Hancock St.
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I have this issue with a girl in one of my summer classes. She’s seriously the sexiest girl I’ve ever seen, but she doesn’t even know I exist. It sucks because I know that if she paid attention to someone other than a dude in a frat she’d see that we actually have a lot in common, and that I’m not looking to hit it and quit it like they are. I’m a nice guy with a lot going for me — except apparently getting her to notice that. What can I do to get her attention and make her see that there’s more to life than being someone’s trophy? Sincerely, This summer’s a real bummer Dear Bummer Summer, Have you ever heard the expression, “faint heart never won fair lady?” Dude, this one was made for you. Let me put it in 21st century terms: grow a pair before you lose the girl of your dreams and end up alone in your parents’ basement with a floundering Internet business. Have you tried talking to her yet? Sometimes we make judgments about what people think based on our previous experiences, and when we decide to get up the nerve to find out if we’re right, we’re pleasantly surprised to discover we were wrong. Ask to borrow a pencil. Decide you need tutoring if she’s excellent at the class, or if she turns out to be just a pretty face and she needs tutoring, offer to help her. I’m sure you are a nice guy, but how will she ever know that if you don’t open your mouth and speak? Nothing is sexier than a guy who is sure of who he is and knows what he wants. The nerds will inherit the earth — but you’ll never inherit her love if you don’t strike up a conversation first.
Best of luck in your quest for summer love, The Intern For advice from the intern please send your question to Sarah Beth Ariemma at sariemma@unionrecorder.com or post on our wall at www.facebook.com/theville. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the intern and do not necessarily represent the views of the writers and/or employees of the ‘Ville. That being said, you have to admit that it is hilarious! She often brightens our day with her one-liners and random thoughts on nothingness!
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Q&A with Craig Amason Tucked away in northern Baldwin County quietly sits Andalusia, the former home of noted writer Flannery O’Connor. Fixated on 524 acres, this beautiful respite is a stopping point for hundreds of tourists every year and has been for the past decade. Executive Director Craig Amason has worked with the Andalusia Foundation for a little more than a decade now, sharing its wealth of information to visitors of all ages and passing along art and understanding on this famed native daughter to new generations seeking a greater appreciation for her work. The Ville recently spoke with Amason on O’Connor’s impact on modern day literary culture, local tourism, arts and culture, and his own musical pursuits. Amason is a member of the local group RX Band, which is set to play at Buffington’s later this month. THE ‘VILLE: What do you hope visitors take away from their experience visiting Andalusia? CA: Andalusia was the home of Flannery O’Connor from 1951 until her death in 1964. This is where she was living when she completed her two novels and her two collections of short stories. So, that’s the main reason why this place is so significant — she spent the last 13 years of her life here — the most productive years of her life as a writer. When people come here, the visitors we get are from a very wide spectrum. We have everything from the diehard fans who’ve been reading Flannery O’Connor since she was alive to people who know nothing about Flannery O’Connor but come here because they’ve heard about it, because they’re touring Milledgeville, to school groups. All the way from pre-schoolers to senior citizens. We’re very fortunate because here at Andalusia, we have not only the house … but we have a significant amount of property too, some of which is open to the public to enjoy. To me, the aim, even for preschool children and kindergarteners … we want them to go away with at least an appreciation of who Flannery O’Connor was and why she’s important. Of course, the older they are, the deeper the appreciation we hope is instilled. We hope they recognized that O’Connor is indeed a major American writer, and that we’re fortunate that this is where she finished those works. THE ‘VILLE: What do you enjoy most about this job? CA: It’s a beautiful place for one thing — it’s a pretty place to come to work. But aside from that, it’s been fascinating for me … to meet so many different so many different people from around the world — literally — who are devoted fans of Flannery O’Connor. It’s amazing how broad her audience is. THE ‘VILLE: What is your personal favorite work by Flannery O’Connor? CA: My favorite story is one of her short stories, and it’s called “The Displaced Person,” which was filmed her in the summer of 1976. Samuel L. Jackson was in that film. We sell it on DVD. It’s very well done. It’s the longest of her short stories. I think it’s very effective. THE ‘VILLE: Is there anything about the author that isn’t widely known or that we don’t readily know? CA: One thing is there’s a misconception that Flannery O’Connor, because she suffered from lupus and because she lived her in Georgia as opposed to where many other writers lived at that time, that Flannery O’Connor was some kind of reclusive per-
sonality and never got out. That nobody knew her, or that she was weird and quirky. Most people know understand that that’s not true because a huge volume of her letters were published in 1979, and since that time people have gotten more and more insight into Flannery O’Connor and her life. There’s been a couple of biographies published, one just a couple of years ago, that prove that she was not reclusive at all. She traveled up and down the eastern seaboard to give talks, she wasn’t an invalid. She was limited in her mobility, but that didn’t stop anybody then and it sure doesn’t stop them know. Then there are fun little facts [that visitors] learn on our tour that a lot of people may not know. THE ‘VILLE: What’s the most frequent question people ask when visiting Andalusia? CA: Yes, as a matter of fact, we have a page on our website that’s an FAQ because of that. One of the most frequently asked questions is how did this place get its name. Many have heard that name before and associate it with different things. … That’s one of the most frequently asked questions. There’s an interesting story about how it got its name, which Flannery was involved with. That’s one of our most frequently asked questions. THE ‘VILLE: How big a factor is tourism, visitors to places like Andalusia, to local economic development? Do you think local residents are aware of its impact? CA: Some of them are. I think it’s very difficult to translate tourism to economic development for so many people. That’s why. The people in Atlanta [our leadership and our elected officials] do understand that. That’s why tourism comes under the umbrella of the department of economic development. They do understand it. They understand that it brings billions of dollars into Georgia every year. It’s difficult to get that message across to some locals — and it’s not just here, it’s everywhere — because they can’t translate somebody driving through here visiting this place, how that brings money into our pockets. They don’t stop to think how many people work at Walmart, how many people work at the motels, how many people work at the restaurants, how many people work at the gas stations, it goes on and on and on. A lot of people that are employed here are employed here because there is tourist traffic. THE ‘VILLE: Working here at Andalusia, which is such a big part of the cultural fabric of Milledgeville, and with your interests as a musician, what do you think about the
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Amason has worked at Andalusia for 10 years. growing music and arts presence in Milledgeville? CA: I think we have a wealth of those resources here, especially the cultural resources. Obviously because Milledgeville was the capital during the 19th century, but added that you have a major American writer who lived here. From an historical standpoint, you have Carl Vinson, who was one of the most powerful men in the world in the middle of the 20th century. You have a writer who is now, not so much in the middle of the 20th century but now is considered one of the most influential southern writers. You have so many personalities from Milledgeville, and then you have the architecture on top of that. Then you have a current cultural scene because of the colleges. I could go on and on. There’s just a lot here. I think we’re very fortunate to have what we have. THE ‘VILLE: What are your thoughts on Flannery O’Connor’s emergence as a literary influence after her death? CA: She’s more popular now than she’s ever been. And that’s because, I think, she is so relevant right now. She was way ahead of her time in some ways with her thematic material. What we’re seeing so much in popular culture, which is very violent but there is a redemptive element in that violence, in movies like “No Country for Old Men” — the movies of Quentin Tarantino, the Coen brothers — almost every movie now that Tommie Lee Jones is involved in
is like that because he’s a huge fan of Flannery O’Connor too — so she’s just very relevant right now. Those themes are very relevant. She’s also extremely relevant with a young audience, which also keeps her fresh and keeps her popular, because there was a time when you could shock a college student. You can’t shock a college student now — they’ve seen everything. They’ve experienced a whole lot and they’ve seen almost everything. The web has made everything available to them. … Flannery O’Connor’s fiction doesn’t necessarily shock them, but in some ways it surprises them. They don’t expect what they find, especially in those stories, and it think that hooks them, more so than it did before. It repelled many readers at the time when she was writing it. It doesn’t repel this audience. They’re drawn to it. THE ‘VILLE: Tell us a little about your band. What’s the inspiration behind the music you all play? CA: I’ve been interested in music since I was a child. I was fortunate enough about eight years ago, I guess, to be approached by one of the band members of the RX Band here in Milledgeville who asked if I wanted to come out a practice with [the band]. Really, all I was prepared to do was sing a little bit with them. So I started doing that, and they asked me if I wanted to sort of be the frontman for the band, so I did and that’s what I’ve been doing with them now for several years. It’s a lot of fun.
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We’re sort of like a mid-life crisis band … there was a story in the New York Times last year about mid-life crisis bands … so it’s kind of feel good music for our generations. We just play locally. We play a few times a year at private [events] and we’re playing at Buffington’s later this month (June 25). It’s just fun. I’ve been having a great time. It’s classic rock and roll and dance music. We play some from the late ‘60s, the ‘70s and a few from the ‘80s, maybe one or two from the ‘90s. THE ‘VILLE: For you personally, what is it about music that interests you? CA: Music has always been interesting to me. I started out playing the guitar when I was a teenager, and I was too lazy to learn how to play it well. From guitar, I sort of learn how to play the piano a little bit but once again I was too lazy to take lessons and learn how to play it correctly. … I just think it’s fun. Music is such a universal language. There are very few people that you run across that say, ‘you know, I just don’t like music.’ There aren’t too many people who say that. THE ‘VILLE: Since this is an arts and culture publication, what do you think of the future of the arts in Milledgeville? CA: It depends on who gets involved locally. It depends a lot on the leadership in this town, whether or not [leaders] consider it worthy of an investment, because it does take some investment. And it depends on the economy and how the economy does because it takes money to have entertainment and have the arts. You have to have patrons for the arts. I think it will take a strong appreciation for what arts and cul-
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Andalusia was O’Connor’s home from 1951 to 1964. ture and entertainment can do for a community. It’s funny, because the same people who tell you perhaps that they don’t see how that’s going to affect us here, will travel two hours to a place to get to it. They’re spending their money there. Why don’t they think that can be reciprocated [locally]. THE ‘VILLE: What’s your favorite movie? CA: I have lots of favorite movies. Sometimes I just go to movies for sheer
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THE ‘VILLE: What type of music do you listen to? CA: I think I’m a teenager of the ‘70s, so the music from that era and the ‘80s. I’m the first to admit, it’s not very sophisticated. My tastes are not very sophisticated in music, I wish they were, but they’re not. I was raised on the music of Elton John and
THE ‘VILLE: What’s your favorite quote? CA: I think one of my favorite quotes comes from the Bible. “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” (Philippians 4:11, KJV)
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— WHAT TO WEAR? By SAMANTHA SEVERIN When summertime comes to Milledgeville, the bars get less crowded, the traffic gets light, and the whole town is swept with a sense of laid-back living. In the summertime, it's especially easy to get caught up in the laid-back lifestyle and even the most fashionforward gals end up going out in Sofe workout shorts and oversized T-shirts from eighth grade summer camp. Adding on to that, summertime heat makes it so that many options are out the window. Bold makeup will sweat off in minutes in Milledgeville's humid climate. It's too hot outside for layers. With cardigans temporarily stored away and leggings stuffed in the back of the dresser, you’ve got to get a little creative to satisfy your creative brain's need for aesthetically pleasing attire while staying alive in the grueling heat of the south. An old standby for women in June and July is the brightly patterned sundress. This is a great option for lazy days by the river or lounging around on front porches sipping sweet tea. The simple sundress look can be altered to accommodate classier occasions as well. High-waisted dresses with flowy skirts are reminiscent of Southern Belle culture, and the halter or spaghetti-strap tops that they usually feature add a really fun contemporary element. The bonus of wearing a sundress is how amazingly comfortable they can be. And since it's summertime, nobody will even notice when you end up wearing it three days in a row. A great trend that’s been going in and out of mainstream fashion culture since the ‘30s is high-waisted bottoms. This style translates to summertime beautifully with high-waisted denim shorts. Pair these bottoms with a snug-fitting, brightly colored graphic tee that’s tucked in for a casual look. For a more elegant look, pair them with a frilly halter top or a loose-fitting button up and high heels. The length of the shorts and the height from the heels will make your legs look miles long. Be wary, though! High-waisted shorts that don’t fit properly could make your rear-end look 20 years older than the rest of you. This makes ordering online more dangerous than when you're ordering a shirt or a dress. Definitely try it before you buy it! For the men, the don’ts are more important than the do’s. Some fatal mistakes that you might notice around town are cargo shorts, tank tops and the age-old mistake that was made by your father and his father before him and so on and so forth since the dawn of man, socks with sandals. For men, summer fashion advice is the same advice given to you by the band that formed at your middle school for the sole purpose of playing the talent show: always remember KISS. (K.I.S.S. — Keep It Simple, Stupid!) Well-fitting shorts and a well-fitting tee shirt or button-up polo-style top are a great match. Heavy emphasis is placed on both instances of the term “well-fitting.” Shorts that are too baggy look sloppy, and shorts that are too short are out of place unless you’re at a cross-country meet. Go for something that hits right above the knee and can be held at your waist with a nice belt. Shirts should fall right near the belt-line, and not any lower. Why cover up such an interesting accessory! The summer months are a great time for men to venture over to the women’s belt section to pick up a D-ring cloth belt in a bright color. Most belts are relatively gender-neutral, so you can get a lot of mileage out of one of these fun pieces. Beautiful people, don’t let the heat get you down! Get creative with your wardrobe and don’t forget the sunscreen!
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June 2011
IN THE BOX OFFICE Our take on weird news and notes of the weird and wild variety from newspapers from all over the country.
WOULD YOU LIKE EXTRA CHEESE WITH THAT SWORD? You might not want to forget to add extra pepperoni on Wynika Mason's stuffed crust. Louisville police claim the 29-year-old Kentucky resident brandished a sword at the local Pizza Hut, causing trouble and yelling at employees, according to Kentucky television Fox affiliate Channel 41. "An employee told the officers that, shortly before they arrived, Mason began yelling at him and told him that she had a sword on her person. The employee said that Mason, "began to raise it out of the sheath" when her brother seized it from her and put it in their vehicle outside, according to the television station's website. The Louisville Examiner reported police said Pizza Hut employees and customers "felt threatened" by Mason's antics. We?ll say. She was later charged with disorderly conduct and menacing. No word yet on whether or not they'll ever deliver to her address again. — From AOL Weird News
CAN YOU HEAR ME KNOW? How's this for butt-dialing misfortune? An 18-year-old in Hall County accidentally dialed police with his phone still in his pocket — as he was negotiating a drug deal. According to a press release from the Hall County Sheriff's Office, around 1:30 a.m. "an emergency dispatcher received a call in which she heard "several individuals talking about a drug transaction involving prescription narcotics." Authorities "triangulated the cell phone signal," placing the caller at a Waffle House restaurant on Lanier Islands Parkway, a Hall County Sheriff's Office source told AOL Weird News. Daniel Moore, 18, was confronted by law enforcement officers, who let him know that he'd actually been on the phone the entire time with a 911 operator. Moore allegedly admitted that his phone had "somehow 'pocket-dialed' 911," the press release notes. He was charged with possession of Hydrocodone and Xanax tablets. — From AOL Weird News
CAUGHT HOLDING THE BAG There are now officially two ways for donuts to foil would-be criminals. If you've ever seen Chief Wiggum on The Simpsons, you know about the first way: donuts fuel late-night crime-fighting. The second is a little more convoluted. Last Wednesday night at 9, a trio of masked men entered a Dunkin' Donuts in Hyannis, MA, on Cape Cod, armed with knives and hatchets. They were looking for cash. When they saw that two employees were carrying a brown paper bag, they assumed it held money from the day's donut sales, so they demanded the bag. They took it and made their getaway—only to find that the bag was filled with donuts, not cash. The attempted robbery was caught on the store's security camera. The police arrested Nicholas Mercurio, 19, Lukas Peterson, 21, and Charles Iliffe, 20, all of Hyannis, and charged them with armed robbery while masked. —From Huffington Post
Super 8 Director: J.J. Abrams Genre: Sci-fi Running Time: 112 Minutes Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language and some drug use With: Kyle Chandler, Elle Fanning, Amanda Michalka, Joel Courtney, Ron Eldard It would be easy to malign J.J. Abrams's Super 8 as a shameless ripoff of Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. and Jurassic Park — that is, if Abrams didn't rekindle at least some of the excitement of seeing those films way back when. We didn't just consume Close Encounters and E.T. like so much disposable pop culture. We were dazzled by a new mode of storytelling, accessible to all and yet personal and pure, the product of one visionary dreamer. But then came the Spielberg imitations, some produced by Spielberg's company, and his name became a dirty word. "Oh no, not more lame Spielberg kiddie mush ..." Even Spielberg finally got the message, and began to direct prestige movies. Now he's co-produced Super 8, and because 25 years have elapsed, we can savor it without having nightmarish flashbacks to The Goonies. And though Super 8 isn't in the same league as its models, it still hits home the way all the impersonal franchise pictures out there don't. It's called Super 8 because it's set in the '70s, pre-home video. Its adolescent characters are using the titular film technology to shoot a ragtag zombie flick at an isolated Ohio railroad station when the kid director spots a train heading their way. He realizes he can exploit it by rushing the shot, a goodbye scene between a detective and his wife. Then young Joe Lamb (Joel Courtney) sees a pickup truck veering onto the tracks, heading straight for the onrushing train. The ensuing crash is amazing — the explosions go on and on, and mammoth pieces of metal crash down at decibel levels no '80s movie could reach. The pickup-truck driver, miraculously alive, tells the kids to run or be killed. The Air Force shows up hunting something that looks to be big and lethal, and might or might not involve nukes. People and pets disappear. And there I'll stop; Abrams has the storytelling savvy to keep you guessing from scene to scene, so it's criminal even to reveal the nature of the mystery. I can tell you the theme. Joe lost his mom in an industrial accident; his deputy father's a non-presence; and the girl he has a crush on, Elle Fanning's Alice, has a drunken single dad who had something to do with Joe's mother's death. So you have absent mothers and impotent or cruel fathers, and the Air Force officers turn out to be the cruelest patriarchal authorities of all. Joe and Alice and their pals race around doing what their parents won't or can't — solving the mystery and finally making contact with an entity that has its own authority issues. The kids' repartee isn't particularly witty, but Courtney is likably unaffected, and Fanning, younger sister of Dakota, has that familiar freaky grown-up pale face and blue eyes. But Abrams misses a huge opportunity with the chubby director of the zombie movie. For easy laughs, the kid is inept in the Ed Wood mode — whereas if he had the talent of, say, a young Spielberg, we might have seen a connection between the emotional upheaval of childhood and a child's burgeoning filmmaking skills. At least Abrams makes you feel his enthusiasm. He's of the age to have been influenced by Jaws and Close Encounters, and my guess is he 's been fighting not to reproduce Spielberg's signature moves since he picked up a camera. Now, with the blessing of the master, he can plagiarize with alacrity. He can track in on his youthful subjects from below, vividly bringing their emotions to the fore. He can use sudden silence to make us laugh out loud at the prospect of being jolted out of our seats. He can film the starry heavens to make us instantly aware of all the mysteries of the universe we force ourselves to forget just to get on with our days. In Super 8, the magic of those older movies filters through like light from a distant star. - David Edelstein, NPR.com
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A&E CALENDAR WEEKLY MONDAY Trivia Night Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. 10:30 p.m. TUESDAY Farmer’s Market Milledgeville Marketplace Downtown Milledgeville W. Hancock St. 4 to 7 p.m. weekly Jazz Night Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bluegrass Jams PJ’s Steakhouse 3050 Highway 441 N. 7 to 9 p.m. (478) 453-0060 Trivia Night Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St. 8 p.m. (478) 457-0144 WEDNESDAY Trivia Night Buffington’s 120 W. Hancock St. 8:30 p.m. THURSDAY Team Trivia Night Pickle Barrel Café 1892 N. Columbia St. (478) 452-1960 Hookah Metropolis Café 138 N. Wayne St. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (478) 452-0247 Live Music Asian Bistro & Grill 124 W. Hancock St. 11 p.m. Live Music Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St. 8 p.m. FRIDAY Jazz/Blues Night Aubri Lane’s 114 S. Wayne St. 6 p.m.
Live Entertainment The Brick 136 W. Hancock St. Mark the Magic Man 6 p.m. (478) 452-0089
July 14 Live Music Lance Stinson Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283
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July 22 Live Music Emma King & the Heartsets Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St (478) 453-3283
June June 17 Live Music Lea Seawright Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283 June 18 Live Music Eric Dodd Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283 June 23 Live Music Jason Sturgen Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283 June 24-25 Live Music Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283 June 24 Arts 45th Relocation Anniversary Gala Brown-Stetson-Sanford House Sponsored by Georgia’s Old Capital Museum Tickets $25 4 to 6 p.m. 478-453-1803 June 24 Live Music Jack of Hearts Buffington’s 120 West Hancock St. (478) 414-1975
July July 2 Family Entertainment Milledgeville Fireworks Show Milledgeville Mall 2400 N. Columbia St. Show begins around 9 p.m.
ONGOING Art Exhibit “Waste Not - A Recycled Art Show” Through June 30 Blackbridge Hall Gallery 111 South Clarke Street Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (478) 445-4572 Art Exhibit Curtis Stewardson: “A Solo Show” Through September 21 Georgia College Museum (Focus Gallery) 221 North Clarke Street (478) 445-4391
Art Exhibit “The Surveyed Extent by Sandra Trujillo” Through September 21 Georgia College Museum (Entry Gallery) 221 North Clarke Street (478) 445-4391 Art Exhibit “Labor Behind the Veil” Old Governor’s Mansion Tours by appointment only (478) 445-4545 Art Exhibit “The Collections Tour” Old Governor’s Mansion Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (478) 445-4545
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