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THIS WEEK’S ISSUE:

Gwen, Gardens & Guffaws

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Gwen: I must say I am delighted that former CEO/Mayor Gwen O’Looney has decided to run again for mayor. I have known Gwen a long time as a friend, as a public official and as a political ally.

Gwen will bump the mayoral campaign up to a higher level.

It’s almost like the other candidates in the race have sort of been marking time, attempting to define the issues and say what they would do as mayor. Gwen is a genuine, passionate progressive with a proven record of performance in office. She will generate issues, and she’ll also provide definition to the race. Since she’s such a well-known quantity, her presence will make it easier for the other candidates to define themselves.

Everybody in the race will have more fun now that Gwen is in, so will voters and journalists, and the whole town will profit from the heightened political discourse.

Gardens: It is my annual pleasure—augmented this year by my proximity to power as the yard man of the president—to remind you that the Piedmont Gardeners invite you to their 17th annual Garden Tour of Athens. It’s this weekend, Saturday, Apr. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. It’s like a tour of homes, except that what you tour is gardens, giving you a day of leisurely poking around behind the fences, picking up tips on how other people do it. By the end of the day, you’ll be ready to turn your abandoned badminton court into a lovely perennial bed.

Every year the Gardeners come up with a varied group of locations. This year’s hosts, who have kindly opened their grounds to our scrutiny, include Lee Epting, whose compound on The Hill is featured in the movie Not Since You, produced by his son Ashley Epting and playing at Ciné through this Thursday, Apr. 15. Also on The Hill is John Knowlton’s home, with its lovely garden rooms. Visiting the Epting and Knowlton homes allows you to stroll through a rustic area of old houses and outbuildings rescued and moved from other areas and relocated to a sylvan setting.

The home of Charlie and Patti Burch is, by contrast, a suburban house that has been transformed by waterfalls and plantings into a comfortable and pleasing space for relaxing and entertaining. Mary and Charlie Weiland’s home near the river is a delightful enhancement of their beautiful and extensive natural surroundings, where they have added native plants to those already there to create a seamless transition from home to garden to woods.

In the same way Magdalena Williams and her late husband Richard wrested order and beauty from a stand of dying trees and poison ivy. You will stroll through the result, which is both beautiful and whimsical, divided into different “rooms” and enlivened with found art brought back from her travels.

Tickets in the form of booklets describing each location and telling you how to get there are available from Athens Seed, Lawn and Garden; Cofer’s Home and Garden Showplace, European Floral Design, Southern Comforts, Thomas Orchard and Weekend A’Fair@Charmar. The cost is $10 advance purchase at one of these locations or $15 the day of the tour, bought at any of the gardens on the tour. The proceeds go to support scholarships for UGA horticulture students, to maintain the gardens at the Brumby House welcome center, to donate books about gardening to the Athens-Clarke County Library and to develop and preserve public gardens and the natural beauty of the Athens area.

Guffaws: Would I steer you wrong? Even if you don’t usually go to the theater for your kicks, go see Picasso at the Lapin Agile. It only has that goofy title because it was written by Steve Martin, as is evident by the hilarious dialogue, delivered with such exquisite timing by the Town and Gown crew of actors. The seriously funny premise of the play is that Picasso and Einstein meet in a Paris bar right at the beginning of the 20th century that they were both to influence so profoundly.

I’ve run out of space. I can’t credit the great actors who pull this thing off. Suffice it to say that it was all directed by one of T&G’s most adept directors, Allen Rowell, and that you’ll enjoy a delightful evening at the theater. Last chance this week, Apr. 15–18, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Athens Community Theatre behind the Taylor-Grady House on Prince Ave. 706-208-8696 for tickets.

Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

News & Features Athens News and Views

The Athens mayoral race is joined by a very familiar candidate, and Paul Broun, Jr. gets a challenger.

Hot Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Changing Times and Living History

Memories of a hotspot in Athens’ Civil Rights history from those who’ve been there.

Arts & Events Grub Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Watkinsville, Part II

Chops and Hops doesn’t wow, but serves a decent steak at a reasonable price.

Movie Pick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Blue Ribbon

COVER DESIGN by Kelly Ruberto featuring an illustration by David Mack

Besides being gorgeous and complex, The White Ribbon tautly persists in a state of constant suspense.

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Music The Heart of a Good Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Jump’s Jay Clifford Returns to Athens

Performing a double-header at Flicker Theatre on Friday.

Refining the Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Athens Americana Festival Continues to Grow in Year Three Featuring four days of local music that draws on country, folk, bluegrass and rock.

LETTERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CITY DOPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CITY PAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CAPITOL IMPACT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ATHENS RISING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HOT CORNER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 COMMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 GRUB NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MOVIE DOPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MOVIE PICK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

THREATS & PROMISES. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 UPSTART ROUNDUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 JAY CLIFFORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 RECORD REVIEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 AMERICANA FEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 THE CALENDAR!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 BULLETIN BOARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ART AROUND TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 COMICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 REALITY CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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letters GOOD JOB! Last week’s article by André Gallant was truly a masterpiece. He introduced a complicated new federal/state/local program in a tapestry that wove together economic development progress with the souls and hopes of aspiring people. Thank you so much. Now all I want is more people opening the Individual Development Account opportunity made possible through ACTION’s partnership with First American Bank & Trust. Be all you can be!

Gwen Ingram O’Looney Athens

PUBLIC ART A piece of public art caught my eye last week. It was a new, 7’x4’, glass, oval-shaped ceramic and mosaic sign for Daily Groceries at the corner of Prince Avenue and Pope Street.

The ceramic mosaic depicts sunlight-filled rows of crops, with moons, sun and rain clouds and alive with birds and butterflies, insects, worms and snails. This artwork, made by Athens mosaic artist Krysia Haag, is the perfect venue for the sign by Ms. Haag, a thirdgeneration vegetarian/flexitarian, matching both her personal belief with the store’s belief in the importance of local cooperative farming in helping to ameliorate several of the contemporary world’s problems, i.e., global warming, the obesity epidemic and the ethical treatment of animals.

CONTACT US AT P.O. BOX 1027, ATHENS, GA 30603, LETTERS@FLAGPOLE.COM OR VIA THE “TALK BACK TO US” LINK AT FLAGPOLE.COM Centuries ago, Byzantine churches were to think that pinto beans are not as nutrifilled with mosaics illustrating stories from tious as black beans. According to the USDA the Bible. And a couple hundred years ago, Nutrient data base, using mature, raw beans, stores would have hanging signs outside their item #s 16016 and 16042, the protein, fat doors identifying through visual symbols what and carbohydrate contents are 21 percent, business occurred 1 percent and 63 in the shop. Now, percent respectively Athens has a beauti(rounded to nearBUMPERSTICKER OF THE WEEK: ful example of this est whole number) fusion of symbols, for both black and art and business pinto beans. There identification. are some differences (Another example of in fiber content Thanks, Ben. Send your sticker sightings to a beautiful ceramic/ and other vitamins letters@flagpole.com mosaic sign is Jason and minerals, but “Stimey” McFarland’s I doubt those were sign on Pulaski Street the reasons for more for Shiraz Fine Wines.) For our community’s approval of black beans than pinto beans. So beautification, I hope that such beautiful eat beans! Any kind! artistic signs might be an example for other E.C. Henley businesses to take up with gusto.

Athens Robert D. Clements Athens

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EAT MO’ BEANS Re: Grub Notes. Hillary, you gotta know your beans! I read with dismay the following comment in the Mar. 17 issue, “The refried beans that come on the side of a lot of plates are made with black beans rather than pintos, a healthier and tastier option of which I thoroughly approve.” Don’t get me wrong, I love black beans, actually all beans, but your comment may lead less-informed bean lovers

Yesterday, President Obama made a filthy move by siding with dirty energy and the dirty oil companies. He proposed a bill to expand offshore drilling, repealing a moratorium that has been over oil exploration on the East Coast for over a decade. His proposal would open up 167 million acres of ocean stretching from the coast of Delaware to central Florida.

How could this happen? Does he realize the environmental, and even more pertinent, human health implications of this decision?

Not only will increased drilling introduce a slew of toxic materials to the environments, but the continued pursuit of these polluting fuels is most disturbing. Expanding health care for all Americans should not be partnered by the promotion of energy practices that deteriorate the health of all Americans.

Here in Athens we are victims of dirty energy. The steam plant on UGA’s campus still operates a coal boiler, which emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur di- and trioxide, and mercury into our community. As citizens, it is our duty and our right to ensure that we are living in a safe environment. We need clean alternatives, and we need them now.

Amber Davis Athens

PETE, GROW UP The problem Pete McCommons has is he actually thinks that voting and/or supporting a “political party” is going to make things better. The truth is that neither the Demlicans or the Republicrats really give a rat’s ass about the average person like you and me, Pete. Maybe one day you will grow up and realize that. And then, maybe you won’t.

Here’s a hint… they are part of the same system Pete. They are number one and the average citizen is fodder, but they sure fool a lot of people.

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city dope Athens News and Views Five Plus One: The candidate for mayor who got the most attention at last Saturday’s mayoral candidates’ forum on sustainability, hosted by Common Ground Athens, wasn’t one of the five hopefuls present for the event. It was former Athens Mayor Gwen O’Looney, who, without a formal announcement, made her intention to end her 12-year hiatus from the office effectively public the preceding afternoon. O’Looney’s addition to the mix that already includes Charlie Maddox, Nancy Denson, Brandon Shinholser, Glenn Stegall and Spencer Frye answers months of speculation about whether the race would be joined by a viable, known-quantity progressive candidate—with emphasis.

by that same $20 million, which would require that the cycle be lengthened. This would eliminate the necessity to sacrifice other popular projects to make room for the Classic Center, which is viewed as a potentially tough sell with voters. We’ll see how the new proposal flies.

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Add Another Candidate: Meanwhile, Paul Broun, Jr. finally has some opposition for the District 10 Congressional seat in Russell Edwards, who announced last Wednesday he will take on the Republican incumbent.

Edwards, a 28-year-old UGA law student, will wisely focus on Broun’s ineffectiveness as a representative rather than on the fact that the Congressman is an idiot. “We’re going to make [Broun] defend his position of not legislating,” Edwards says.

“People want to vote for someone who will work for them.”

In related news, Broun’s office last week sent out another glossy, fullcolor mailer—at taxpayer expense, natch—touting the Congressman’s responsiveness to citizens, including his commitment to “listening to your thoughts.” The mailer was delivered to Flagpole’s offices on a silver platter.

He Would, Wouldn’t He?: Keep AthensClarke County Beautiful is partnering with First Christian Church and Milledge Avenue Baptist Church on “God Does Green,” a project designed to help organize the interfaith community to do positive work on environmental matters. Congratulations to all three organizations for bringing the much-heralded faith-based green Russell Edwards announces his run for Congress at Athens movement to our town—formally, City Hall last Wednesday.

I mean. The group’s first meeting is Thursday, Apr. 15 at 7 p.m. at First “I spent my first four years on unificaChristian Church, 268 W. Dougherty St. For tion,” O’Looney says. “I’m looking forward to more info, call Susan Field of KACCB at (706) setting more of the agenda.” O’Looney is also 613-3501, ex. 309. excited by the prospect of serving alongside a commission that will almost certainly retain More Announcements: The folks putting a solid progressive majority, a luxury she together the Tanyard Creek community gardidn’t have in the ‘90s. “This is a great comden near Reese and Pope Streets are having mission,” she says. “The quality of people their next volunteer “work party” Saturday, played a large role in my decision.”

Apr. 17 at 10 a.m. Bring tools—you can email As for the candidates who did participate salemwillard@gmail.com for more info… in the forum, Frye, for the most part, exhibThe “Fresh Look” Athens International Film ited the most impressive command of the Festival for Children and Youth will take place issues. But the program as a whole was an at Ciné the weekend of Apr. 17–18. The Dope improvement over Common Ground’s previous was there last year and it was pretty great. Go forum in January, with the candidates havto www.athensfilms4kids.org for details. ing received questions in advance, which led to less (though far from a total absence of) Human Republicans?: In politics, there are equivocation in their answers. Prediction: the those you agree with, and those you like… next one—a June forum on local food issues, and they aren’t always the same people. organizer Johanna Nicol announced—will be Bob Smith is one we’ve liked, even if we’ve a lot more interesting. There was even talk thought the Republican state representative Saturday of super-district Commissioners Kelly misguided on some issues (like his refusal to Girtz and Mike Hamby serving as co-moderaconsider ACC commissioners’ request to raise tors of a future panel, which would certainly the hotel/motel tax). But Smith’s sincerhelp keep things focused on reality. We’ll keep ity and passion for education (he chaired a you posted.

House education subcommittee) are transparent, and he’s a community-minded guy. So SPLOST Rumblings: Hamby also spoke Saturday we admit to a little disappointment that the of a re-thinking of the SPLOST proposal for Watkinsville representative won’t be running the expansion of the Classic Center, which was for another term… especially since his seat reported dead in the water after the SPLOST will probably go to another Republican. Not citizens’ commission declined to include it in that we have anything against Republicans— its preliminary list of recommended projects. some of them are human, too. Like Bob The plan would be downsized from $47 milSmith. [John Huie] lion to $20 million, with the total collections target for the 2011 SPLOST period expanded Dave Marr & John Huie

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city pages Funding for Corridor Improvement Planning Will Have to Wait Street repaving and streetscape improvements will be among the last sales tax-funded projects under the current round of SPLOST collections (a new list of projects goes before voters in November). Commissioners last week expressed support for adding a few other streets to the list of (mostly) downtown streets—but money is limited and downtown streets should have priority, County Attorney Bill Berryman told commissioners, because that’s how the project was approved by the voters.

Eleven downtown streets are under consideration, along with (if enough money is available) Baxter, Milledge, Prince, Oconee and Lexington. At the Apr. 6 voting meeting, Commissioner Ed Robinson moved to add the Atlanta Highway and Hawthorne Avenue to the list of projects, if only to fund planning for future construction. But the available $8 million won’t go that far, staffers said.

Robinson’s motion died for lack of a second, but there was support for future funding of advance planning for infrastructure improvements. “I never realized, before I sat on the commission, how important it is to have plans ready when money becomes available,” said Commissioner Alice Kinman.

The money will go to repaving downtown and other streets that need repaving the worst, under guidelines drawn up by county staffers, with streetscape improvements added. Streets where commercial “redevelopment” is especially desired will also get priority. Any plans for Atlanta Highway will have to wait; Commissioner Kelly Girtz says he’d like to see a planted center median along that road, and designated lanes for buses. Federal “smart growth” grants are available, Girtz says; he suggests Athens needs a staff person who would apply for such grants.

Davison also announced that Municipal Court Judge Kay Giese will resign at the end of June, opening a judgeship appointment that’s been controversial in the past. Among other things, the municipal court enforces ACC’s “quality-of-life” ordinances, such as restrictions on front-yard parking, trash containers

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and sofas on porches, as well as ACC’s controversial “definition of family” ordinance, which bars more than two unrelated people from living together. Giese is apparently resigning because she wants to do other things after five years—”that’s a tough job,” says Mayor Davison—but Giese’s two predecessors were replaced involuntarily because commissioners considered those judges too soft on qualityof-life violators.

“I think the commissioners feel that [Giese] has done an outstanding job” and run the court efficiently, Davison says. Qualityof-life enforcement has “greatly improved” both because of Giese and changes at the county’s Community Protection Division, which enforces the ordinances, the mayor says: “I don’t get a lot of complaints about it.” The judgeship is being advertised, and eventually Davison will nominate a candidate for commissioners to approve. She has no one in mind for the job so far, she says.

John Huie

Students Pitch In to Take School into the Sunshine The ribbons have been cut. After nine weeks of careful coordination and planning, the new outdoor classroom at Clarke Middle School is now officially available to students and teachers as an alternative venue to the indoor classroom setting. Once a neglected courtyard, the classroom features large, wooden seating structures and plenty of open space for interactive learning.

The project was a collaboration between Clarke Middle School and HandsOn Northeast Georgia, an organization which promotes civic engagement and education. Art Ordoqui, director of community programs for Community Connection of Northeast Georgia, initiated the partnership when he approached Clarke Middle seventh-grade science teachers Michelle Rabold and Cheryl Hinson about applying for a Disney Minnie Grant to fund the creation of the outdoor classroom.

Once awarded the $500 grant, the three purchased supplies and set to work with the aid of a host of community volunteers

including Tom Strong, construction manager for the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, volunteers from HandsOn Northeast Georgia, parents and a volunteer landscape architect and contractor who designed the blueprint for the project. However, the project’s most ardent volunteers were the students themselves, who dedicated countless after-school hours and Saturday afternoons to constructing the classroom. “It was really neat to watch all the kids get out there with speed squares and screwdrivers,” says Ordoqui, whose own son attends the middle school.

Rabold and Hinson are delighted by the new classroom and its potential for enhancing their curriculum. They plan to utilize the space for both their life science courses and their science elective classes. “There’s so much we can do with science outside, and it provides a great incentive for good behavior,” says Rabold. “[The kids] need to be outside. They stay inside for eight hours a day and to have that time to go out and get fresh air is important,” adds Hinson. The teachers say their classes have already begun planting seeds

and conducting experiments testing the germination rates of seeds planted in the sun and in the shade. Their next big plans are to install herb gardens and compost piles in the courtyard and to put up birdhouses. They also intend to set up rain barrels to demonstrate water conservation. “We want to let them appreciate the outdoors and learn to take care of the Earth,” says Hinson.

Students are equally excited about the classroom and take pride in the role they played in it. “The environment is so relaxing—I love it,” says Aramis Ferrer, Jr., who was selected to play the drum roll during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The seventh grader also enjoyed using electric sanders and drills while constructing the site. “It made me feel good. I always did like building and I like to do community service.”

The school held the dedication ceremony for the classroom on Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2010.

Mayor Heidi Davison attended the event as well as students and volunteers who participated in the project.

Devon Young

capitol impact athens rising When Eric Johnson, a Republican candidate for governor, filed his latest campaign disclosure report last week, he was proud of the fact that his campaign had brought in $685,313 during the months of January, February and March. “Generous supporters from across the state continue to provide our campaign the resources we need to share our plans to put Georgia back to work directly with voters,” Johnson said in a news release.

There was a similar sense of pride from Doug MacGinnitie, a Republican candidate for secretary of state, when he reported the amount of money his campaign raised. “We currently have almost $700,000 cash on hand,” MacGinnitie said in an email.

“Just looking at primary funds, we have almost a 4-to-1 cash-on-hand advantage over our opponent.”

What neither candidate mentioned was that the totals they were reporting did not all come from contributors. A large part of their campaign money came right out of their own pockets. Johnson’s first quarter total included a $250,000 loan he took out. When you subtract that loan, his contributions actually totaled $435,313.

MacGinnitie has made two loans to his campaign treasury that total $480,000. The loans make up more than 60 percent of the $793,098 that MacGinnitie claims to have raised for his GOP primary campaign against Secretary of State Brian Kemp.

The fundraising statements of Johnson and MacGinnitie drew some pointed responses from their opponents. Tim Fleming, Kemp’s campaign manager, said of MacGinnitie: “The reality is that his suspect loans and overhyped emails can’t buy him love from Republican voters across Georgia. He has no grassroots network statewide or any measurable support from local leaders.”

Dan McLagan, the media spokesman for Republican gubernatorial candidate Karen Handel, complained about the Johnson report

to a reporter: “Eric played you and everybody else. He posted his report so late because he didn’t want you to know that he took a $250,000 loan… He raised basically the same as us.”

McLagan’s charges prompted this response from Johnson campaign spokesman Ben Fry: “To be lectured on transparency by a candidate who has yet to release her income tax returns, as Eric has done, is ridiculous.”

Johnson and MacGinnitie are not alone in providing their own money for their election efforts. Other candidates are also self-financing their campaigns. Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine and former Congressman Nathan Deal, two Republicans in the governor’s race, arranged lines of credit with Georgia banks in January that provided $250,000 in financial resources to each campaign.

The campaign of Republican contender Austin Scott has taken on $119,225 in debt, while Democratic candidate David Poythress took on $223,000 in campaign debt. The ultimate example of self-financing comes from Ray Boyd, a Morgan County real estate magnate who announced last week he will run in the GOP primary for governor and promptly contributed $2 million of his own money.

A comparison with earlier campaign cycles shows the dramatic dropoff in what candidates can raise from their contributors. At this point in the 2002 governor’s race, Democratic incumbent Roy Barnes had raised nearly $10 million. At this point in the 2006 governor’s race, Republican incumbent Sonny Perdue had raised more than $8.6 million. This year’s leading fundraiser in the governor’s race, Barnes, has only pulled in a shade more than $3.6 million.

The money just isn’t there for many of the candidates. That’s why they’re reaching into their own pockets.

Tom Crawford tcrawford@capitolimpact.net

What’s Up in New Development The Problem: One of the biggest issues Georgia faces is transportation. We can’t pave our way to prosperity, and alternative transportation solutions are slow in coming. It’s a problem which is perpetually ignored, to the detriment not only of Georgia’s cities, but the entire state economy. MARTA, Atlanta’s transit system, is the largest in the country to operate with no state funding. But state-level inaction still manages to slow the city’s growth.

Atlanta waited eagerly for the list of big transportation stimulus projects (TIGER grants, for the acronym-savvy) that were announced earlier this year. Unfortunately, there was a big goose egg for the city; Atlanta had asked for $300 million to build two streetcar lines and got nothing. Likely causes include the fact that the Georgia Department of Transportation still hasn’t spent the last major rail grant it got; millions of dollars to build Atlanta’s first commuter rail line are still sitting unused.

Athens is in a similar boat, affected not only by an indifferent state legislature and GDOT, but also a congressman who objects on principle to bringing our share of the federal pot home to our district. What we’re looking at is a future with no money and no outside help. Local ingenuity will need to be leveraged in creative ways, and projects will likely have to be realized over long periods if we want to achieve anything at all.

should break such projects into more achievable pieces.

Bus Rapid Transit is an immensely flexible transportation solution which might be a good fit for Athens. Compared to light rail, BRT saves millions per mile. It has a positive effect on the corridors it serves in terms of new investment and urban density, though not nearly as much as rail transit.

How would such an approach be implemented here? Consider the seven-lane stretches of the Atlanta Highway. Two of those lanes could be given over exclusively to bus service. Stations would be given raised platforms and pre-boarding ticket machines, which speed up the whole process.

Streetscaping which further enhances the walkability and transit friendliness of the area might follow when more funds were availTracy K. Woodard

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Green Gravel?: So, how can we reimagine local projects in thriftier ways? Let’s take greenways first; these essential bicycle transitways, which are often mislabeled as “qualityof-life” amenities, are expensive to build to the highest quality. Concrete is the material of choice, but a more rustic gravel or dirt path might be an intermediate solution. At roughly a Atlanta’s Mad Housers construct homeless shelters using offthird of the cost of a concrete path, the-shelf building material specs. Could local volunteers do it might be possible to serve a greater the same for bus shelters? area on a limited budget, generating greater ridership which would not only get cars off the road, but build support for able. In the next phase, perhaps a decade future phases and refinements. Feeder trails to or so down the road, overhead wires might capture nearby neighborhoods could also be allow the line to be converted to electric trolbuilt cheaply, while the main greenway routes leybuses. Later on, rails could be laid down on the route, completing the transformawere finished to the highest quality. Perhaps BikeAthens could distribute tires with a little tion. Atlanta already is either planning or more traction to riders who wanted to use implementing such an approach on several such a trail. suburban highways which feed into the MARTA heavy rail system. m Pop-Up Stops: Mad Housers is an organization in Atlanta that builds guerilla structures Why Not?: The most ingenious solutions come to provide shelter to the city’s homeless. not from unlimited budgets but from extreme What’s fascinating about their project is the constraints. The problems of transportation designs produced, which are based on the won’t go away, and rather than throwing our standard dimensions of off-the-shelf materials hands up, we ought to be considering the less at hardware stores, reducing cost and labor. glamorous solutions. Of course, transportaCould such an approach be adapted to our tion is only one field out of many that need art bus shelter program? Rather than highly addressing. A small English village with an individualized shelters, clusters of shelters extra phonebooth and no public library crebuilt by volunteers using affordable materiated one with a DIY approach. Now residents als could be built in under-served areas. It’s swap books with the only rule being that one Transportation for Humanity, rather than ought to leave a book if they take one. It’s Habitat. that sort of creative, local solution that needs not only to be allowed, but actively encourRoad to Light Rail: Last week’s Flagpole aged. Athens doesn’t have a proliferation of cover, which featured streetcars whizzing iconic red telephone booths, but there may be down Prince Avenue, represents a future that something we do have in abundance. What is is likely a long way off, if it ever comes. it, and how can we put it to use?

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Changing Times and Living History

W

alking into an empty barber shop feels eerie.

Homer Wilson, the owner of Wilson’s Styling Shop and Wilson’s Soul Food next door, has come in to do some work on his day off.

The smell of Barbicide and cologne still permeates the winter air of the usually lively spot on North Hull Street. Wilson’s father, M.C. Wilson, started working in the same shop a half century ago, after he moved his family from Madison County to Athens in the 1960s. As the midday light creeps through the slightly shaded window onto decades of history, Homer Wilson remembers coming to the city as a young boy.

Compared to Colbert, GA, downtown Athens was the big time. Even before they moved here for good, his father would bring the family to the area surrounding the intersection of Washington and Hull streets known as Hot Corner. From the dawn of the 20th century, Athens’ African-American businesses were concentrated here. Everything from a dentist to a lawyer, a pool hall to a record shop, an undertaker to a life insurer could all be found on Hot Corner.

“The pretty red lights, seeing a lot of people in and out of restaurants, funeral homes, the dentist; I loved it,” Wilson says. “Everybody was trying to get to Hot Corner, because Hot Corner was like the Mecca of black business. If you get to Hot Corner, then you have reached the ultimate spot to be in business. So, this was the place to be.”

Hot Corner gradually warmed up during the early 20th century as Athens’ population grew. Monroe Bowers “Pink” Morton brought prosperity to the west side of downtown when he built the Morton Building in 1910. It housed the Morton Theatre, a black-owned and operated vaudeville house, which later became a cinema until a small fire shut it down in the 1950s.

Big names toured through Hot Corner like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway—the hassle-free Morton appealed to black performers. The first black state-licensed dentist opened a shop in the building along with a drug store, and other businesses fell in line. Hot Corner became the hub of Athens’ black community.

Next door to both of Wilson’s businesses, Mickey Gilmore hunches over the seasoned bar of the Manhattan Café, formerly the Wade Café. The Manhattan has changed ownership but maintains its legacy. John Wade still owns the building.

Gilmore sips a beer and reminisces. Mrs. Wade ran the show in here back in the day, Gilmore says. If someone got out of line, the Wade brothers would pick him up and throw him into the street, without regard to where he landed.

Gilmore’s jovial, easy-going expression turns somber, though, when he reflects on all the turmoil back then. He says he didn’t know much of anything until he served in the military. His slow, tired voice tells of the day when, at 18 years old, he left that same building for a bus to San Francisco, where he joined the Navy. By the time he returned, Athens had grown into a city. But it was hard coming back. It didn’t make sense that blacks and whites couldn’t get along like they did in the service. He remembers the fights here, the senseless violence. He tried to stay out of the squabble, hoping for something to give.

Homer Wilson cuts Charles Daniel’s hair in his shop on Hull Street.

“Anything can change,” Gilmore says. “My momma used to say that it’s a bad thing if it doesn’t change.” He picks up a friend every night at five minutes after 1 a.m. for a trip to the Manhattan, except Sundays, of course. He says he’ll always be coming around, as long as he can still get around.

By the end of the ‘60s and beginning of the ‘70s, civil rights carried some legitimacy around town. African Americans could finally go most anywhere their money could take them.

“I would say the best years were between the ‘70s and ‘80s,” Rev. Archibald Killian says. “Everybody got along… and you had people of color that were high in different departments downtown.”

The great strides brought by the Civil Rights Movement also brought the beginning of the end of Hot Corner. Black people patronized a wider range of establishments, and black businesses began moving outside downtown’s tight confines in order to expand and grow in new strip malls with more parking.

Some went out of business altogether. As Hot Corner fizzled, the black business community decentralized and, according to Rev. Killian, lost its influence in the Athens political system.

Today, Killian says, the black community struggles still; with so many incarcerations, families break apart. The penal system takes people out of society; with no jobs, no money, black owners turn into black renters, Killian says. The decline of Hot Corner means more than business.

Wilson’s businesses have survived all these years, still attracting new customers along with old faithfuls. Homer Wilson’s eyes light up when talking about the crowds coming back to Hot Corner. He laughs like a giant, saying the nightlife has replaced the daytime action. The variety of stores that once populated old Hot Corner have turned into a bunch of bars in historic buildings catering to the young.

The Morton Theatre turns 100 years old this May. After opposing a push to tear it down in the ‘70s, Jill Jayne Read and others raised enough money to buy, secure and renovate it as a community arts center. They salvaged and restored it with remarkable authenticity, but the theater has yet to be used to its great potential, Read says. Resting catty-corner from Wilson’s shops, the theater waits to rise again.

But as long as people remember, Hot Corner remains.

Although its prime has passed, the calm-by-day, party-by-night intersection of Washington and Hull radiates with a dimming nostalgia. Homer Wilson looks around his half-lit barber shop, the sun trying to squeeze rays onto old leather chairs and faded photographs. For him, it feels the same as ever.

“I’ve seen it change, but I still love downtown,” Wilson says. “I just like being in downtown Athens. Sometimes I come in from North Avenue; I like to see the skyline. Sometimes I come in from the Eastside, or come in through campus, so I come in through a way that I can look and see the sky—downtown Athens. I still see it as the city.”

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comment Present at the Creation not a musician per se, but it shows the level of talent the Resort attracted. All the while, the Resort also offered a stage for regional and local performers.

Another Athens group to sign with a major Nashville label was the Normaltown Flyers. The Flyers were founded by Brian Burke, whose friend Melton, in fact, told him he was good enough give it a shot on his own. The Flyers started out as a trio doing mostly country and folk songs and evolved into a four-piece acoustic country rock band. Burke and the Flyers, either as a duo or as a band, are still performing around Athens. They didn’t enjoy T. Graham’s commercial success (and none of those early musicians enjoyed the monetary success of R.E.M., The B-52s or Widespread Dan Johnson

The cover story in the March 2010 issue of the UGA alumni publication, Georgia Magazine (Vol. 89, No. 2) is entitled “Talk About the Passion.” The topic is the Athens music scene, and the lead is as follows: “Here’s a short version: the Athens music scene began April 5, 1980 when an unknown band—that later took the name R.E.M.—played their first gig at a friend’s birthday party.” I must say that’s akin to saying that the Bible begins with the New Testament. Permit me to mention some of the Old Testament.

Try, perhaps, around 1959, at the Canteen, a teen hangout in Memorial Park, as the date Athens gave birth to the music scene. That was when Terry Melton and three high school friends formed a band and performed.

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Terry Melton (left) was the godfather of Athens music; Brian Burke is one of his many capos.

The friends went on to college and pursued careers, but Terry passed up a football scholarship to the University of Georgia to follow his first love: music. He performed with black musicians in a day when that was unusual, to say the least, in the South. He also formed numerous bands that served as springboards for many to enter the music scene here and elsewhere, and he performed around Athens up until his death a couple of years ago—when many grown men and women, hardened by lives trying to make it in music, cried. To call Terry “Mad Dog” Melton an icon of the Athens music scene is an understatement along the lines of calling Uga just another dog.

As long as I am filling in some blanks, I’ll recall the B&L Warehouse and the Last Resort, which was mentioned in the article only in passing. The Warehouse not only hosted national acts but served as a stage for regional and local performers. One of those local acts was T. Graham Brown and the Rio Diamond band. Tony Brown started out in music as a lounge act with Dirk Howell (Dirk and Tony) doing cover tunes. Tony shocked many followers when he broke up the act and formed the country rock band Rio Diamond in the late ‘70s. Tony left the band and took his bluesy country voice to Nashville, where he eventually signed with a major label and had a number of country hits including several chart toppers.

Terry’s protégé Brian Burke got his start on the Resort stage, and Melton was also a regular: for a time he owned the club. It eventually was bought and expanded and began bringing in such acts as David Allen Coe, Asleep at the Wheel and Steve Martin—he’s

Panic), but when the original four-piece Flyers band (Burke, Greg Veale, David Blackmon and Cal Hale—something special on their own) were joined onstage by Randall Bramlett and Davis Causey, you had the best band, bar none, ever to grace the Athens music scene.

Find a guitarist better than Davis Causey and you find Mark Knofler. Find better than David Blackmon, a master of guitar and fiddle, and you have found a combination of Jimmy Page and Charlie Daniels. And there aren’t many horn and keyboard players in the same league with Randall Bramlett, who also, along with Burke, is an outstanding lyricist.

The magazine article pointed out that many of the post-1980s bands knew little about their musical instruments. The earlier crowd knew their instruments. The B-52s were somewhat of a joke among many of these Athens musicians. As for R.E.M., they were accepted, but not as musicians—performers, perhaps: lyricists, yes. (Peter Buck could often be found onstage with Causey or Blackmon, serving as backup, trying to learn a little of what they had mastered.)

In my humble opinion, the true passion of the Athens music scene was pre-B-52s and R.E.M., and it lives on in those musicians who were inspired by Terry Melton and who are still at it, still paying their dues, or, with a phone call, would be at it again.

Terry “Mad Dog” Melton, Randall Bramlett and their friends were the true genesis of the Athens music scene long before 1980. Genesis, come to think of it, is the first book in the Bible: the beginning.

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grub notes Watkinsville, Part II Surface Logic: Yes, I know Chops and Hops (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) opened in mid-January, but when people are aiming for upscale, it’s nice to give them time to figure things out before jumping in the door and expecting perfection; hence the wait time on this review. Now, that’s not to say that everything has achieved impeccability, but the service, as is usual in Watkinsville and rather out of the ordinary in Athens, is enthusiastic, friendly and competent. And the complimentary basket of homemade potato chips with blue cheese dressing that arrives at every table is the kind of thing that puts the customer in a good mood. Want the short version? If you pay attention to the name of the restaurant, you will probably leave as happy as you arrived. The beer list isn’t huge, when compared to the likes of Trappeze, but it’s well-curated, with a couple of lambics, some nice Belgian selections and a Lagunitas Censored for a mere $4. The steaks, likewise, aren’t fancy, but that’s their strength. It wouldn’t be fair to compare them to what one can get in Atlanta, but the prices are comparable to, say, Applebee’s, and the quality of the finished product is certainly a step up. Simply dressed, well salted and accompanied by nothing distracting, my flat-iron steak was very nicely cooked and, at $15, still a relative bargain.

Other options have greater weaknesses. For one thing, you should certainly know better than to bring a vegetarian unless he or she isn’t particularly strict. A recent lunch did offer the option of a portobello mushroom burger—two caps on a bun on top of a generous schmear of hummus and topped with a minimal amount of cheese—but it was a special rather than a standard, and the execution needed both more oomph and a knife and fork to eat. If that’s not present, your noncarnivorous friends will be stuck eating salad or grazing on some sides. Pescatarians have a few more options, including a piece of salmon that really doesn’t need its Parmesan crust, sitting atop a portobello-and-caramelized-onion risotto and accompanied by some pretty good green beans. The fish, like the steak, was well cooked (tender, moist), but the whatnot on top reflects a problem throughout the menu, which overdoes it on the crusts and sauces. Why anyone would want to put a raspberry-chipotle glaze on a perfectly nice lamb chop is beyond me, and including dried cranberries, candied pecans and a raspberry vinaigrette in the house salad is tipping the scales way over on the sweet side.

Simpler options, like the chicken …a swirl of salad sandwich, which is chunky, harissa on top… not too full of mayo and not too distracting (no grapes), tend to be better than more complex executions, but even that rule may fail you. Some things that would seem to be high on flavor aren’t, like the Southwest burger, topped with guacamole, pepper Jack, cabbage slaw and tomato salsa, which is accurately cooked to medium-rare but missing something, or the chipotle cheddar grits, in which spice is assumed to compensate for a lack of salt (but doesn’t).

When it comes to appetizers, the hummus far outranks the artichoke dip, despite the fact that it would seem to be much more difficult to execute. With a swirl of harissa on top, the former isn’t bad at all, served with warm triangles of pita, but the latter is a big disappointment, thin, watery, with a couple of curls of unincorporated Parmesan and a large handful of stale tortilla chips. The kids’ meals, though, are good stuff.

Steak tips, a side of mashed sweet potatoes and a bowl of vanilla ice cream could well be upsized into an adult portion and leave someone rather pleased. The BLT finds a good solution to a winter problem (no good tomatoes) by substituting slices of fried green tomato for the traditional red but tastes vaguely, in the end, of sweetish BBQ sauce, perhaps due to the Vidalia onion dressing.

The atmosphere is friendly, although the choice of radio station (Avril Lavigne? really?) is a little odd, and there are a lot of fine details that have been incorporated, such as a commitment to ADA accessibility despite the two stories and a family restroom. It feels like a restaurant that generally has its act together, even as it’s not doing anything revolutionary with cuisine. If you are looking for a place to take your parents and don’t feel like dealing with attitude, put it on your list. Chops and Hops is open every day for lunch and dinner (closes at 7 p.m. Sundays), serves wine and beer and takes credit cards.

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND (PG) Auteur Tim Burton seems like a natural fit to add his artfully twisted spin to this always growing garden of Alices. Shockingly, his might be the least creative, considering the vast amounts of imagination and money lavished upon the film. In Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll’s young heroine is now an adult. This nearing-20 Alice (Mia Wasikowska, That Evening Sun) seeks to escape an arranged engagement to the odious son of her late father’s business partner by again falling into a hole while chasing a tardy white rabbit (v. Michael Sheen).

But Alice does not recall her first visit to Underland (mistakenly referred to as Wonderland by her childish self).

She is reintroduced to her former friends—Tweedledee and Tweedledum (Matt Lucas of “Little Britain”), the Blue Caterpillar (v. Alan Rickman), the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) and the Chesire Cat (v. Stephen Fry)—a band of rebels who have spent years searching for the right Alice to overthrow the bigheaded, heartless Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter). Sounds like a wickedly awesome time, does it not? Sadly, Burton’s Wonderland suffers from a distinct lack of wonder and magic. I can’t even say the family film looks wonderful, as the FX appear fake and lack tangibility. What should be a colorful fantasy land is dulled and muddily gray, which might be an intended consequence of the Red Queen’s rule or an unintended side effect of conversion from 2D to 3D. Sadly, this Alice has, like the Hatter astutely announces, lost its muchness.

This return trip feels less like Tim Burton’s adventures in Wonderland than a Disney approximation of the auteur’s vision.

ATHENS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR KIDS (NR) Ciné hosts the third year of Athens’ “Fresh Look” International Film Festival for Children and Youth. Check out independent animated, documentary and fiction films for kids and adults. 2 p.m. screenings recommended for ages 5 & up, while the 4 p.m. screenings may be more suitable for kids ages 11 & up.

AVATAR (PG-13) On a remote planet, a paraplegic marine, Jake Sully (Sam

Worthington), is promised the use of his legs if he helps the Corporation relocate a race of blue warriors, the Na’vi, whose home is located atop the planet’s richest supply of unobtanium.

Jake takes control of a Na’vi/ human hybrid, infiltrating the aliens to learn their ways, but falls in love with them, particularly the chief’s daughter, Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), instead. Now Sully must lead the Na’vi against the space marines led by General Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang), a scarred hulk of a military man.

THE BLACK WATERS OF ECHO’S POND (R) How this bore got released to theaters, bypassing the whole Saturday night SyFy Channel premiere, is beyond me. This horror flick has very little to recommend it. A group of friends (including Robert Rodriguez’s pretty twin nieces-in-law, Electra and Elise Avellan, and minor scream royalty Danielle Harris) reunites for a weekend on a remote island. As with all selfrespecting remote islands, a legendary monster lurks. I get why the frightening Pan-like figure would choose to haunt this niftily crafted board game; I have no idea why he wastes his evil time on these obnoxious dummies who do nothing more than talk about their deep-seated jealousies, fears and desires. When they finally start acting on them (mostly behind closed doors) and dying, the movie lacks the genre decency to provide proper nudity and gore, the two main reasons to sit through something as poorly written, acted and directed (though not ill-conceived) as TBWoEP. Still, this flick is a waste of time for even the most stalwart genre hound. It just goes to show how poor the horror competition is when a movie of this ilk wins multiple awards, including Best Feature at the Orlando Freak Show and Horrorhound Film Festivals.

THE BLIND SIDE (PG-13) A rich white couple, Leigh Anne and Sean Touhy (Sandra Bullock and likable, easygoing Tim McGraw), take in Big Mike, an African-American giant given up on by most of Memphis. They turn his life around; he eventually earns a scholarship to Ole Miss. He doesn’t really do anything to change their

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THE BOOK OF ELI (R) The Book of Eli made it onto my most wanted list for 2010 based solely on its resemblance to Fallout 3, the greatest videogame I have played in years. In a postapocalyptic wasteland, one man (Denzel Washington) must protect a sacred text with the secret to saving mankind while crossing the dangerous country.

The Hughes Brothers (Menace II Society, From Hell) can be hit or miss.

Hopefully, Eli is a home run. With Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis.

THE BOUNTY HUNTER (PG-13) Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler), the titular bounty hunter, discovers his latest

Taylor Swift—has nursed a career built on a single hit still getting occasional radio airplay, through several divorces, his own crippling alcoholism and country’s merger with pop. Hauling his gear across the Southwest, Bad runs into a young reporter, Jean Craddock (Maggie Gyllenhaal), who wants an interview. Not surprisingly, Bad falls in love (again) with the single mother of an adorable four-year-old, Buddy (Jack Nation). Suddenly, an inspired Bad is writing songs again. Surely, that pesky old alcoholism, given half the chance, is going to screw this good thing up. A sweet, slow-cooked character study, Crazy Heart sings a familiar Country & Western song—divorce,

Nope, I’m all out of guns. quarry is his ex-wife, Nicole Hurly (Jennifer Aniston), a reporter who knows too much. Now the constantly arguing duo must run for their lives.

Wow, this high-concept action comedy reeks of the 1980s. Hitch director Andy Tennant did not show a talent for these sorts of flicks with 2008’s Fool’s Gold. With the usually entertaining Christine Baranski and Jason Sudeikis (“Saturday Night Live”).

CLASH OF THE TITANS (PG-13) Perhaps one of the most important movies of my childhood years, 1981’s Clash of the Titans informed most of my early knowledge of Greek mythology (for good or bad). More importantly, the camp classic contained some of the first nudity I was able to sneak past my parents. The flick also inspired me to compose my first only rap. (One verse. “The Kraken’s crackin’.” Repeat. I did not say it was any good.) Desmond Davis’ movie introduced a host of budding cinephiles to Sir Laurence Olivier, Dame Maggie Smith, Ursula Andress, Burgess Meredith and, less significantly, Harry Hamlin. And Ray Harryhausen’s stop-motion visual effect still rock. I don’t care what any hip CGI supporter says. Nearly 30 years after its release, an entire generation still extols the miniscule virtues of this “crassic.” If I had a kid, I would totally have shown him or her this fantastical little movie. Nobody is going to be talking about the new Clash of the Titans, churched up 3D effects or not, by the end of the month, much less in 2030. Where is the fun? The first movie never took itself seriously, a lack of hubris from which Clash 2010 could have benefited.

CRAZY HEART (R) Crazy Heart stars Jeff Bridges as Bad Blake. Bad—a holdover from the long-gone days when country music meant pedal steel, hurting souls and cowboy boots, not crafted hooks, electric gee-tars and

alcoholism, pickup trucks—that is not quite as memorable as its troubled, charming main character and Bridges’ performance.

DATE NIGHT (PG-13) See Movie Pick.

DEAR JOHN (PG-13) More Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook) and more Lasse Hallstrom (Chocolat) could mean saccharine overload with this tearjerker about a soldier, John Tyree (Channing Tatum), who falls in love with a gal, Savannah Lynn Curtis (the Amanda Seyfried), while home on leave. But the terrorist attacks of 9/11 cause him to reenlist, an act that puts long-distance strain on their relationship. Thank goodness for Richard Jenkins, whose reassuring presence as John’s distant dad just might be enough to make this drivel tolerable.

DEATH AT A FUNERAL (R) Sometimes controversial, sometimes generic filmmaker Neil LaBute directs this remake of Frank Oz’s not terribly appealing 2007 comedy. At a family funeral, secrets and bodies are exposed with nary a thought for the event’s propriety. Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Zoe Saldana, James Marsden, Danny Glover, Columbus Short, Luke Wilson, Tracy Morgan, Regina Hall and Loretta Devine round out the huge, appealing cast; Peter Dinklage returns from the original film. With the cast and LaBute, I want to imagine this version being more charming than its predecessor, but I just cannot.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (PG) Greg Heffley (the expressive Zachary Gordon) is just starting middle school, and he is not thrilled. Deeming it “the dumbest idea ever invented,” Greg must navigate the pitfalls of seat selection, the cafeteria, PE and the constant bullying. His terrorizing older brother, Rodrick (Devon Bostick), bets his little bro will either be “dead or homeschooled by the end of the year.” The

most familiar adult faces are those of Rachael Harris and Steve Zahn—Greg’s parents who truly do not understand.

Typical family films are stocked with ironic/hip comics and big-name stars.

Wimpy Kid is all about the kiddies.

Gordon, Capron and Russell are terrific little comedians.Cowriters Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah bring a definite “Freaks and Geeks” vibe to middle school. While the movie never slows down enough to deliver a really serious message, it does impart its share of comic, valuable insights into the middle-school experience. Diary of a Wimpy Kid reminds me of the days when Hollywood, especially Disney, produced live-action fare that was not dominated by CG-ed talking animals or Home Alone’s slap-shtick. They were age-appropriately smart, did not condescend, and were genuine about the highs and lows of being a kid.

FERNGULLY (G) 1992. It’s funny. I get it. Avatar’s a lot like FernGully so Tate is showing them on the same weekend: FernGully on Thursday, and Avatar on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I was too old, and FernGully: The Last Rainforest too kiddie for me to remember this cartoon as fondly as other, younger folk. The denizens of a magical rainforest band together to save their home from an evil force called Hexxus (v.

Tim Curry). Featuring voice work from Robin Williams, Christian Slater and Cheech and Chong.

FLOW (NR) 2008. Filmmaker Irena Salinas brings what some experts label as the 21st century’s foremost international issue, water, to the forefront.

Who owns water? Who should be able to control access to this life-giving element? Winner of an International Jury Prize at the Mumbai International Film Festival and Best Documentary at both the Vail International Film Festival and the United Nations Association Film Festival. Part of the ACC Library’s iFilms series.

THE HORSE BOY 2009. Director Michel O. Scott documents the journey of the Isaacson family as they traverse the hills of Mongolia seeking a shaman who they believe can heal their autistic son. Two of the featured interviews are Sacha Baron Cohen’s cousin, Dr. Simon Baron Cohen, and Dr. Temple Grandin, the autistic scientist whose life was recently chronicled in an HBO film. Nominated for the Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize. Presented

by Autism UGA. HOT TUB TIME MACHINE (R) Hot Tub Time Machine is so disgustingly, unhygienically raunchy that you worry you might catch something from watching it. Surprisingly, all you will catch is a good case of the laughs.

The premise is simple and silly. Three adult losers—Adam (John Cusack), Nick (Craig Robinson) and Lou (Rob Corddry)—and Adam’s loser nephew, Jacob (Clark Duke) are transported back to 1986 thanks to the titular hot-tub-cum-time-travel device. As technically graceless as this send-up of ‘80s teen sex romps and time travel flicks is, it is equally funny. After Lou accidentally (on purpose?) attempts to kill himself while air drumming to the Crüe’s “Home Sweet Home,” Adam and Nick decide to take him back to the place of their greatest triumph, Kodiak Valley. A night of wild partying in the aforementioned Jacuzzi sends the guys back to 1986, when they were

cool (kind of) and the future looked bright(er).

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (PG) How to Train Your Dragon is a terrific computer-generated animated feature, and the first I recommend you should watch in 3D. As great as it is for families (if I had a kid, I would rush out to see it with him/her), Dragon left me breathless at the animation and kind of bored with the familiar story and tired pop culture jokes. Dragon is the latest from DreamWorks Animation, the home of Shrek, and the family resemblance is strong. Hiccup (v. Jay Baruchel) is a scrawny Viking screw-up who wants to hunt dragons like his gigantic, heroic dad (v. Gerard Butler). But after capturing his own flying firebreather, Hiccup learns there may be more to these creatures than hunting them. The voicework is excellent (especially Baruchel, Butler and Craig Ferguson as blacksmith/ dragon slaying instructor Gobber), and the script is written with humor and heart. Dragon is an excellent film for parents and kids to see together (much better than the family crap peddled in the pre-film trailers…Furry Vengeance and Marmaduke look awful). Without a child’s awe to buoy me, I found my mind wandering when Hiccup was not soaring. Note: the action might be intense for the littlest ones.

THE JONESES (R) Steve and Kate Jones (David Duchovny and Demi Moore) move into a gated community.

The perfect couple with their perfect teenagers (Pineapple Express’ Amber Heard and Ben Hollingsworth) soon charm their neighbors, all of whom attempt to keep up with the Joneses, who might not be quite what they seem.

Writer-director Derrick Borte makes his directorial debut with this comedy that sounds more like a new Showtime sitcom. With Gary Cole, Glenne Headly and Lauren Hutton. l KICK-ASS (R) Finally, the 2010 movie I have been waiting three-anda-half months for arrives. Layer Cake director Matthew Vaughn independently raised the production money for this adaptation of Mark Millar’s ultraviolent comic book. Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson), a young fanboy with zero superpowers inspires a legion of copycat heroes after remaking himself as a crime fighter Kick-Ass. This flick is the one Nic Cage vehicle I am looking forward to this year. With Mark Strong and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

THE LAST SONG (PG) Bestselling novelist Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook) wrote this screenplay specifically for Miley Cyrus, who is making her live-action, non-Hannah Montana feature debut. Cyrus plays Ronnie Miller, a rebellious young girl who finds love the summer she is sent to live with her estranged father (Greg Kinnear). Cyrus’s love interest, Liam Hemsworth, should be believable; he’s her real life beau. Television vet Julie Anne Robinson (“Pushing Daisies,” “Weeds,” “Big Love,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and much more) makes her feature debut.

LETTERS TO GOD (PG) More faith-based drama from some of the people behind Fireproof, Letters to God is inspired by the true story of a young boy, Tyler Doherty (Tanner Maguire), who writes letters to the big guy upstairs while fighting cancer. The letters start making a difference for a hurting postman (Jeffrey Johnson).

Another familiar ‘80s face (though not one near or dear as Mr. Kirk Cameron), Powder Springs, Georgia native Robyn Lively of Teen Witch fame also stars.

Co-director David Nixon coproduced both Facing the Giants and Fireproof.

MOTHER (R) Filmmaker Bong Joon-ho hit it big a couple of years back with the monster movie The Host.

He returns with this crime drama about a mother attempting to clear the name of her mentally handicapped son after

he is accused of raping and murdering a young woman. With good reviews and the awards it has already nabbed, Mother is one to watch. Granted, you can always catch the inevitable Hollywood remake starring Angelina Jolie or Ashley Judd (in other words, your typical sexy matron). Nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film.

NOT SINCE YOU (NR) 2009. Filmed locally in Athens, Not Since You concerns a group of friends, all NYU grads personally affected by 9/11, reuniting in our small northeast Georgia town for a wedding. Sam (Desmond Harrington, “Dexter”) is “the world traveler, the romantic, the writer.” All-American Amy (Kathleen Robertson) broke Sam’s heart when she left him to marry Ryan (Christian Kane, “Angel”). Billy (Will Estes, “Reunion”) is marrying Victoria (Sunny Mabrey), who dated Howard (Jon Abrahams) throughout college.

Fudge (Elden Henson) dwells on the past, while Southern belle Doogs (Sara Rue, “Popular”) keeps looking for love.

With Barry Corbin.

PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF (PG) Troubled teen Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman) discovers he is a demigod, the son of Greek god Poseidon (Kevin McKidd), and must recover his Uncle Zeus’ (Sean Bean) master bolt before an Olympian civil war rocks the entire world.

Accompanied by protective satyr Grover (Brandon T. Jackson) and Annabeth (Alexandra Daddario), the daughter of Athena, Percy crisscrosses the country for silly reasons only a screenwriter would devise.

THE PERFECT GAME (PG) Based on a true story, The Perfect Game inspirationally reports on the 1957 Little League World Series where a team from Monterrey, Mexico, became the first non-U.S. champions. Director

William Dear is no stranger to baseball movies; he directed Angels in the Outfield and The Sandlot 3, as well as one of my favorite childhood flicks, Harry and the Hendersons. With Clifton Collins, Jr. (Perry Smith in Capote), Emilie de Ravin (“Lost”) and Cheech Marin.

A PROPHET (R) French filmmaker Jacques Audiard’s mob epic (his Godfather, if you will) follows the path a young Arab man (Tahar Rahim) as he makes his trek from French prisoner to mafia kingpin. A Prophet has been picking up international awards— winning a Grand Jury Prize at Cannes, the Best Film Award at the British Film Festival, Best Foreign Language Film from the National Board of Review— and nominations for Cannes’ prestigious Palme d’Or, a Golden Globe, numerous European Film Awards, and an Independent Spirit Award.

THE ROOM (R) The Room might be the “Mona Lisa” of bad movies; its greatness lies in its mysterious smile, which a laughing Tommy Wiseau, the baffling “auteur,” trots out at the oddest moments. The Room will leave you with so many questions that don’t need answering. Did Johnny and Lisa get married? What about Claudette’s cancer? Why do they want to throw the football so much? Why am I in a densely populated theater at one in the morning watching this strange, hysterical man vomit drama on the big screen?

THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES (R) 2009. The Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year, The Secret in Their Eyes hails from Argentina, where it swept their Academy Awards, winning 13 Awards of the Argentinean Academy. An investigator, Benjamin Esposito (Ricardo Darin), begins a novel of an unsolved rape/murder that has haunted him for 25 years. Interestingly, writer-director

Juan José Campanella is an American TV vet, directing such hits as “Law & Order: SVU” (17 episodes), “House” (four episodes), and “Strangers with Candy” (eight episodes).

THE SQUARE (R) Businessman Raymond Yale’s (David Roberts) life gets complicated when his mistress (Claire van der Boom, the Aussie girlfriend from Episode 3 of HBO’s terrific series, “The Pacific”) brings him the proceeds from her husband’s latest crime. Experienced stuntman Nash Edgerton makes his directorial debut. His brother, costar/cowriter Joel is currently shooting the unnecessary Thing remake. Nominated for seven Australian Film Institute Awards, including Best Film, Best Direction and Best Original Screenplay.

THE WHITE RIBBON (R) See Movie Pick.

WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO? (PG-13) Tyler Perry returns with a sequel to the best movie he has made to date, and much to the pleasure of his fanbase, it is more of the same— too much more. The marital jokes battle the marital strife for superiority, and preachiness defeats them all.

The four couples—Terry and Diane (Perry and Sharon Leal), Patricia and Gavin (Janet Jackson and Malik Yoba), walking, yelling stereotypes Angela and Marcus (Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White) and Sharon and new hubby Troy (Jill Scott and Lamman Rucker)—haven’t come far since the last trip. Reconciliations and new children notwithstanding, every couple continues to work through the same or similar issues as before. Perry fans will find all the humor, shadowy drama and faith they have come to expect and love from his literal, obvious movies (Perry never met subtext he didn’t think should be text).

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In the year preceding World War I, the isolated German village of Eichwald underwent a series of disturbing “accidents” that shook the strong Lutherans, led by Leonard Proxauf the strict but not heartless Pastor (Burghart Klaußner), to their very core.

First, the doctor (Rainer Bock) was felled by a peculiar riding accident; next, a woman died in the sawmill; eventually, two boys were brutally beaten. By the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, this rash of violence has pocked the beautiful, black and white countryside and led our narrator, a young

schoolteacher (Christian Friedel), to begin to suspect a most shocking band of perpetrators.

The White Ribbon is the best Haneke film I have seen. Besides being gorgeous and complex, it tautly persists in a state of constant suspense. Who knows where Haneke’s twisty village road will lead next? A black-asnight humor resides in some of the residents’ extreme cruelty, and the strong hand of a

vengeful Lutheran God has bent the morality of Eichwald in odd ways. Viewers more comfortable with Hollywood’s motherly need to satiatingly spoon feed conclusions will not enjoy the nearly two-and-a-half hours of mesmerizingly perfect cinema.

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DATE NIGHT (PG-13) From the trailers, Date Night looked like the latest store-brand comedy, packed to the gills with sitcom-y zaniness that not even the combined comedic powers of Tina Fey and Steve Carell, stars of two of TV’s smartest, wittiest half-hour programs, could elevate. Wrong. Fey and Carell prove that mature, intelligent comedians can turn a leaden high-concept film into gold.

Phil and Claire Foster (Carell and Fey) are two hardworking suburban New Jerseyans, striving to keep their marriage fire burning. Trying to spice up their weekly date night involving potato skins and salmon at a sleepy local Tina Fey and Steve Carell establishment, Phil takes Claire to the city to eat at a posh new seafood place staffed by snooty maitre d’s. When they cannot get a table, Phil spontaneously takes the reservation of a couple named the Tripplehorns (who share Phil’s love of the great actress and “Big Love” star, Jeanne).

Unfortunately, the Tripplehorns (James Franco and Mila Kunis) are really a couple of grifters and are wanted by mob-type Joe Miletto (Ray Liotta) and his two hired thugs.

On the run in the big city, Phil and Claire must outwit everyone from the police to the DA (William Fichtner), with a little help from a shirtless security expert (Mark Wahlberg).

Nothing in Shawn Levy’s box-office friendly direction or Josh Klausner’s script, which seems like it traveled from the 1980s via the hot tub time machine (imagine this as a Chevy Chase/Goldie Hawn vehicle to fill out a box set with Seems Like Old Times and Foul Play) sparkles, but at least neither impedes Fey nor Carell. A couple with tremendous screwball chemistry that calls to mind Powell-Loy and Hepburn-Tracy, Fey-Carell bounce off each other with precision and timing, never stepping on the other’s punchline or the even funnier, seemingly ad-libbed afterthought that follows.

At its core, Date Night should be no better than your average rom-action-edy, but Fey, Carell and their inspired support shape a runof-the-mill, high-concept blockbuster in their comedic image rather than allow it to remove their brainy comic brawn.

Drew Wheeler

threats & promises Music News And Gossip Confirmed!: AthFest has announced its headliners for this year’s two outdoor stages: Friday, June 25 it’s Modern Skirts (Pulaski stage) and Packway Handle Band (Lumpkin stage); Saturday, June 26 features Perpetual Groove (Pulaski stage) and Bubba Sparxxx (Lumpkin stage); and the headliners for Sunday, June 27 are Cracker (Pulaski stage) and Kinchafoonee Cowboys (Lumpkin stage).

For more info as it’s confirmed, see www.athfest.com. [Michelle Gilzenrat] Take the Time: ATHICA will host a performance by Berlin’s Ignaz Schick and Louisville, KY’s Keenan Lawler on Monday, Apr. 19. The duo operates in electro-acoustic improvisation and maybe some of Schick’s turntable work as well. This show is part of a 10-day tour during which each show is to be recorded and then

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Nevermind: Remember last week when I told you that Reptar would release its seven-inch on Apr. 16 at the Caledonia? That’s not true anymore. Instead, you can get the songs on iTunes. The 7-inch, featuring tracks produced

by Ben Allen, isn’t going to be pressed until May. I apologize for any teeth-gnashing this may cause you.

This Saturday: Saturday, Apr. 17 is Record Store Day. Wuxtry Records has jumped whole-hog into the celebration and is releasing a vinyl LP, limited to 300 copies, titled We Put Out a Record. What Did You Do? featuring Tunabunny, Titans of Filth, Dead Confederate, Witches, Werewolves, The Arcs, American Cheeseburger, The Humms, The Lolligags, Quiet Hooves, Cars Can Be Blue, Supercluster, Twin Tigers and others. It’s a mere $7 on the day itself but will increase slightly in price later on. Additionally, Wuxtry is stocking over 100 limited-edition, special-release items made especially to celebrate Record Store Day, including releases by Velvet Underground, Devo, Fela Kuti, Drive-By Truckers, Dum Dum

Girls, Joy Division, John Lennon, Yeasayer and tons more. Down the street, Schoolkids Records will be stocking some special releases and may have possible giveaways, too. Record Store Day is an international day of recognition for independent record shops and is now in its third year. Get all your info over at www. recordstoreday.com.

Come On, Already: The long-planned, infinitely reorganized and not-yet-launched local Internet radio station Classic City Radio is undergoing more changes. Founders Brian Smith and Jace Gordon are now in the process of umbrella-ing the station under an overarching organization named Classic City Media Group. In addition to Classic City Radio, which is now “indefinitely suspended” according to a Feb. 16 press release, the media group plans to “develop new media projects to serve the Athens community.” The first projects in the works are an information portal and online newspaper.

Um, let’s back the eff up. Online radio, which should not take this long to launch, is being put on hold while the media group develops an “online newspaper”?

Sweet lord, how many ways can these guys reorganize themselves into irrelevance? As you might suspect, the unnamed paper will “feature Athens community news, including Clarke County Schools, UGA and the surrounding area, with a focus on digging harder into stories than other similar organizations.” The Classic City Media Group is seeking public input on this project and will host an informational meeting and discussion on Monday, May 10 at the Athens-Clarke County Library at 7 p.m. Reserve your space by emailing brian. smith.ccmg@gmail.com. You might want to also inquire why this burgeoning online powerhouse won’t cough up 10 lousy bucks for its own proper domain name. As it is, you can visit their web presences over at www.classiccityradio.webs.com and www.classiccitymediagroup.webs.com.

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THE FUZZLERS website, so you’ll just have to demand a live show—they might Goof Punk/FWEE/Skurf even play your next birthday party.

Lineup: Fuzz-E and C-Fuzz. Influences: “The Substance.”

Next show: TBA Describing their own sound as “Mutantoid Creatures having a wonderful time,” The Fuzzlers are a colorful duo rooted heavMATT HUDGINS & HIS SHIT-HOT COUNTRY BAND ily in spectacle and absurdity. At their first show at Go Bar in Country/Western/Honky Tonk March, they pummeled through their set, with each reckless Lineup: Matt Hudgins, BJ Bracewell, Cole Causey, Jeff number lasting no longer than a minute or so. Every song snip- Griggs, TJ Machado, Erskine McDonald, Paul McHugh and pet seemed to have a story to go along with it as well, which Joe McMullen. Shares members with: Pride Parade, Vincas, involved friends in costumes pantomiming through the audiMother Jackson, Je Suis France, Masters of the Hemisphere. ence and generally making a huge mess—there were furball Influences: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Hank fights, packaging peanuts, Silly String, conga lines and more.

Williams and Conway Twitty.

It was kind of like a kid’s birthday party on acid. Oh, here’s the backstory: “The Fuzzlers recently took over the top level of the secret The Fuzzlers lab in which they were created,” explains the band. “Their demented creator, ‘The Scientist,’ and his mindless mutant army still inhabit the lower levels. As expected, this causes a constant struggle. The Scientist wants The Fuzzlers to join his army and do his bidding, but The Fuzzlers merely want to have a good time. With both sides having access to ‘The Substance,’ who knows what kind of madness will ensue? Make your way to a show to find out.” Now whether your Fuzzlers experience will mirror their debut just depends, says the band. “What monsters show up depends on how evil The Scientist is feeling that day,” they explain, “but there will always be crowd interaction.” Get silly at www.myspace.com/ thefuzzlers.

Next show: Check website for updates.

AWESOME SOUNDS LIKE AUSTIN Indie/Pop/Electrocoustica Lineup: Austin Barnes, Charlie McRae and friends.

Influences: The Format, Of Montreal, Okkervil River, Madeline, Cinemechanica, Magic Missile and more.

Multi-instrumentalists Barnes and McRae first came together as collaborators in Mississippi about four years ago. Previously, Barnes had recorded solo accompanied by computer-generated percussion and effects, and McRae had been behind a drum kit since the age of 13, learning bass, guitar and electronics along the way.

Eventually McRae ended up moving to Athens, but the duo continue to work together long-distance, and you can hear the fruits of their labor streaming online now at www. nodepression.com/profile/ AwesomeSoundsLikeAustin.

Recorded in assorted bedrooms and dorms, the tunes have a lo-fi warmth to them, with Barnes’ gentle vocals sounding a bit like Ben Gibbard. “I Frangipani Mayo guess we sound mostly as if Neil Young joined the Postal Service,” admits the band, “and recorded everything in a bedroom with whatever they had lying around.” The band’s official website, www.aslamusic.com, is currently under construction.

Next show: Check website for updates.

FRANGIPANI MAYO Punk/Punk/Punk Lineup: Mandy Branch, Forrest Leffer and SJ Ursrey. Shares members with: Nanny Island, Incendiaries. Influences: The Ramones, Nick Cave, and Animal, the Muppet “Your mama wouldn’t like it.” That’s what this local trio has to say about its balls-out new band. Frangipani Mayo came together in the fall of 2009 after a rather auspicious interaction. “Forrest and SJ were like, ‘We wanna play,’ but we were too lazy,” says the band via email. “Mandy was like, ‘Hey, I wanna play.’ We said, ‘Fuck You! Okay!’ SJ said, ‘We must name the band Frangipani.’ Mandy needed Mayo. Forrest said Frangipanties. He lost.” The band is way too punk to have a

“I spent a semester in Mexico in 2008 and took a course on Mexican guitar and folk songs,” says lead vocalist Matt Hudgins. “And while practicing rhythms and finger-picking, I began writing bad country songs.” Hudgins started playing out as a solo act in Athens in January of 2009 and he quickly made friends and earned fans. “Apparently my songwriting got totally badass, because all these good friends/shit-hot players started asking, nay, BEGGING me for the chance to start a completely subservient, unpaid backing band to support me on- and off-stage.” Hudgins says, in his usually droll way, that his band plays a mix of country and Western music, mostly “sad songs and waltzes” that are “derivative, at best.”

Next show: Happy Hour, Thursday, Apr. 15 @ at Caledonia Lounge SWEET KNIEVEL Rock/Ambient/Soul Lineup: Jonathan Brill, Jerry Hendelberg, Michael Gavrielides, Eric Cosby.

Shares members with: Efren, DubConscious, Splinty Belly, ¡Moyuba! Influences: Talk radio, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia and Trey Anastasio.

So, how exactly can a songwriter be influenced by talk radio? Singer/songwriter Jonathan Brill explains, succinctly: “It really pisses me off.” As to his musical muses, Brill’s taste is really across the spectrum: bluegrass, soul, reggae, indie, folk, jazz, you name it, but his favorite songwriters are Hendrix, George Harrison, Neil Young, Elliott Smith and Gillian Welch.

This variety is evident in Sweet Knievel’s music. “Some are instrumental treatments of indie-rock tunes, some come off more like soul numbers, while others are some of the tunes I wrote as a solo songwriter that we rock out on,” says Brill.

“I’m actually counting on people to tell me what we sound like. So, please come see us.” You can preview the tunes at www.sweetknievel.com.

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The Heart of a Good Song

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ay Clifford has just left a recording session, but don’t get too excited; it has nothing to do with his solo career or that of his beloved former band, Jump Little Children, which began as a bluesy group heavily influenced by Irish folk music and evolving to include impressive collaborations with musicians like Amanda Kapousouz of local act Tin Cup Prophette and win admiration from Elton John.

Rather, he’s focusing on his new passion for working on the structural end of the music industry.

“I did a string session for a record a few days ago, and today we put it all together,” he says. “We only have a few days left to finish this record. I’m helping with producing and arranging, that sort of thing. It’s a lot of fun.”

The record in question is the debut from William Fitzsimmons, the first of what should be many musicians to pass through Clifford’s new recording studio, Hello, Telescope, located in his adopted hometown of Charleston, SC. “I’ve always had a studio in my house, but this is the first time I’ve had a real studio of my own,” he says. “Anyone who wants to make a record, I’ll make a record for them.”

And that’s what he’s been doing for the most part since splitting with JLC in 2005 and releasing his first solo record, Driving Blind, in 2007. And while he used to tour constantly with JLC, these days he just doesn’t get out much at all. It’s not because he has lost his love of performing live, but rather, real life has gotten a little bit in the way.

“I love doing it; I miss doing it, and the reason I haven’t been doing it is because I have a family. I have kids and I’m trying to stay home more,” he says of his recent touring hiatus. “We used to do 250 shows a year, and when you do that for years you get to the point where you don’t get the same experience out of it.”

It’s been more than a year since Clifford mounted any sort of tour and even longer since he’s been to Athens. But if any locals

have been waiting around for him, they will have a chance to double up Friday night when he performs two acoustic shows at Flicker Theatre with his friend and Hello, Telescope cohort Josh Kaler of the band Slow Runner.

It will be a singer/songwriter affair, with slower songs showing up on the first show’s playlist and perhaps a little more rock later in the evening. The two will perform songs from both Clifford’s solo catalog and his JLC days, which he says promises two totally different experiences.

“Working with Jump was unique. I would love to replicate that experience, for sure.

But doing a solo record was liberating in a way. [Driving Blind] is more standard. There’s more instrumentation,” he says. “When Jump recorded it was upright bass, accordion, stuff like that, but my solo record is much more conventional. I wanted to do that because it would be very different from all the records I’d done up to that point.”

No matter the outlet, though, Clifford’s style, by his own admission, hasn’t changed much. But in the end, style isn’t what’s important to him, anyway.

“Whatever the style is, there’s got to be the heart of a good song in there. It’s got to have an emotional connection for someone…

Obviously, what’s important is the melodic and lyrical content, but how you interpret the song stylistically is a matter of choice.”

Advance tickets are available now at Schoolkids Records and online at www.etix. com.

Jennifer Gibson

WHO: Jay Clifford and Josh Kaler (early show with Haley Dreis, late show with Jeremy Current) WHERE: Flicker Theatre & Bar WHEN: Friday, Apr. 16, 6 p.m., 10 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $10 (21+)

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record reviews DUSTY LIGHTSWITCH

accompaniment is a measured balance between verve and restraint, allowing the voices to be the centerpiece.

Besides the effortless folk-soul breezes of “Hold Back,” doo-wop spins the sweetest sugar, from the swoon of “You Make Me Blue” to the doubleclaps of “Double Knots.” The power of Love to Live is that it’s softly feminine but not fluffy, sweet but not insubstantial. The skill, craft and accuracy of the melodies all culminate in a slice of undeniable effervescence.

Bao Le-Huu

From an Oil Drum at the Bottom of the Ocean Independent Release There is a time and place in which septet-produced, lo-fi, quirky pop-rock tunes can exist in a distinctive realm of “cool.” Luckily, as it applies to local rockers Dusty Lightswitch, that time is the present and the place is Athens.

From an Oil Drum at the Bottom of the Ocean, the group’s ambitious 15-track debut full-length (very, very, very full-length… but we’ll get to that), is at times all one would expect from the healthy and evident portions of ‘70s storyteller rock, ‘80s pop (here’s looking at you, David Bowie) and the modern ramblings of Modest Mouse and friends—at times brash, at times bashful and always a rather enjoyable ride.

The gripe here is an obvious one: Oil Drum is just too long. I know, I know— it’s a concept album. While that’s noble, it’s a dangerous game for bands to play with a debut record. Too much of a good thing (even the best of things) is not always a good thing at all, and Oil Drum is really too darn well done at its core to straddle the line of deafening sameness over which it eventually falls.

That said, chalk that up to nothing more than an unfortunate byproduct of a questionable artistic decision, but don’t let it lessen this underlying fact: Dusty Lightswitch is most certainly in the “don’t miss” category; just make sure you take it in stages.

Alec Wooden

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ADAM GREEN Minor Love Fat Possum

Love to Live Vanguard

WATSON TWINS Talking to You, Talking to Me Vanguard Though they rode Jenny Lewis’ big shooting star with their support work on her solo debut, Rabbit Fur Coat, the Silverlake siblings have been steadily building a reputation for alt-country elegance on their own. And somehow, on only their sophomore album, that standing could already in jeopardy.

With a bland mash of pop, soul and

BROKEN BELLS Broken Bells Columbia If the collaboration between sensitive songwriter James Mercer of The Shins and provocative producer Danger Mouse (former Athens musician and WUOG DJ Brian Burton) of Gnarls Barkley fame seems an unlikely one, the natural feel of Broken Bells’ selftitled record proves even more improbable. After working with the likes of Gorillaz, MF DOOM and Beck as well as on a myriad other projects, Burton’s contribution to Broken Bells brings the sneaking suspense of Demon Days and the maximalist multiculturalism of St. Elsewhere to meet Mercer’s acute lyricism and lilting melodic skill.

What’s shocking about Broken Bells is that there’s nothing shocking about it; the record is as musical and fleshed-out as any Shins album, but as instrumentally varied and unrestrained as all of Danger Mouse’s projects tend to be. The duo even deliberately takes it over the top, as with the Spaghetti Western trumpet fanfare in “Mongrel Heart” or the almost hilarious hip-hop beat (hilarious considering the decidedly dad-rock direction of Mercer’s previous career, that is) of “The Ghost Inside.”

With Burton’s help, each cut delivers just a little bit more. The creepy Hammond organ clips inserted into “Sailing to Nowhere”—what is otherwise a minor, acoustic guitar and Wurlitzer lament covered in Mercer’s delicate falsetto vocals—send the whole thing into some other, more bizarre world. And “Your Head Is on Fire,” a mushy wash of electronic aquatic sounds and Mercer’s buried vocals is a soundscape the likes of which The Shins never dreamed.

Broken Bells is a delicate departure for them both.

Julia Reidy

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Rumor has it that former Moldy Peach Adam Green recorded his new album, Minor Love, in an isolated, no-girls-allowed studio where he had little contact with the outside world, and after repeated listens there are no other stories that can make sense of this record. It’s as if Green just sloshed it all out on the table without regard for anything. There was no one there to check him, and he wasn’t going to check himself. From the snoozy opener, “Breaking Locks,” to his overuse of “flatulent” through to the one moment of semi-inspiration on the upbeat “What Makes Him Act So Bad,” it sometimes sounds like a bizarre onthe-spot playground mockery.

Granted, the lyrics and lore here suggest he’s been recently hurt, and everyone can relate to that. But it’s hard to feel sorry for a grown man who chooses to express himself through such self-indulgence. What’s worse is that Green is capable of at least being a very interesting songwriter. But he ultimately did have one clear moment on the record with the song “Give Them a Token,” where he sings, “Minor love can be shorn like a scarf.” A sad line, but very true.

Jennifer Gibson

THE LIVING SISTERS This debut by the L.A. harmony supergroup consisting of Becky Stark (Lavender Diamond), Inara George (The Bird and the Bee) and Eleni Mandell is a work of quintessentially feminine grace. Their sound is steeped in country, soul, gospel and doo-wop, but the pop sensibility that each of them brings individually finesses the joint venture. Firmly anchoring a palette burnished by nostalgia and open charm is the harmonic dance of the ladies’ genteel and supple voices.

The gesture to record the trio together on one collective microphone for each track celebrates this core and lends the songs warmth, vitality and cohesion. Furthermore, the instrumental

jazz replacing the stately twangs of yore, it’s a direction that may be different but is anything but ambitious. What came off as refined restraint before is now just simply boring. And though the talented sisters show greater vocal assurance here, there’s little detectable soul, vision or inspiration behind it.

The only salient exceptions are the warm exuberance of “U N Me” and the romantic waltz of “Tell Me Why,” both prime examples of pulse, punctuation and precision. Outside that is a sea of empty sultriness and melodic inconclusiveness.

Considering the fortunate confluence of things that has so far positioned Chandra and Leigh so favorably, taking a distinct turn toward indistinct territory is an unfortunate and possibly dangerous thing for them to do.

Because as it is now, very little stands between them and adult-contemporary purgatory.

Bao Le-Huu

Broken Bells are playing the 40 Watt Club on Friday, June 11.

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Refining the Roots

Athens Americana Festival Continues to Grow in Year Three mericana in Athens is a funny thing to gauge— with shows happening constantly (most nights of the week, often in two or three places, you can’t miss this genre) and a large but tightly knit circle of players carrying its weight, you’d expect the artistic Southern genre to dominate this artistic Southern town. Bottom line: for whatever reason, it’s just not the case.

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Athens Americana Festival Schedule Thursday, Apr. 15 • Little Kings Shuffle Club

(all acts perform inside) 8:15 p.m. Curley Maple 9:20 p.m. Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band 10:20 p.m. Moses Gunn 11:20 p.m. Age & Sex 12:30 a.m. Dodd Ferrelle

Friday, Apr. 16 • Little Kings Shuffle Club

7:15 8:00 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:15 1:00

p.m. Efren (inside) p.m. The Borderhop Trio (outside) p.m. Justin Evans’ Chinatown Diary (inside) p.m. Timber (outside) p.m. Kaitlin Jones and the County Fair (inside) p.m. Dave Marr (outside) a.m. Raffle winners announced (inside) a.m. The Ginger Envelope (outside) a.m. Big C and the Ringers (inside)

Saturday, Apr. 17 • Little Kings Shuffle Club 7:15 8:00 8:45 9:30 10:15 11:00 11:45 12:30 1:15

p.m. 90 Acre Farm (inside) p.m. Lera Lynn (outside) p.m. Adam Klein (inside) p.m. The Shiners (outside) p.m. The Granfalloons (inside) p.m. Young Goodman Brown (outside) p.m. Vigilantes of Love (inside) a.m. Little Country Giants (outside) a.m. Bo Bedingfield (inside)

Sunday, Apr. 18 • Closing Party • Jittery Joe’s Roaster 4:00 p.m. Clay Leverett 4:45 p.m. Redneck GReece 5:30 p.m. Ken Will Morton

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“I think [the local Americana scene] does fly below the radar a bit,” says Adam Klein, co-organizer of the Athens Americana Festival, celebrating its third year at Little Kings Shuffle Club this weekend. “I imagine the musical tastes of the students in town drive where the radar scans, so to speak. And that tends to fall on rock, indie rock and pop here in Athens.”

To say the Americana scene treads quietly shouldn’t in any way paint it as a lesser step-child to the more visible indierock and pop scenes. In reality, as festival co-organizer Justin Evans points out, many of the genres that seem to steal the local spotlight are more infused with the Americana spirit than most may realize, allowing for a more open booking philosophy for the festival. “Americana is a loose term that includes an array of different types of American music, which is why we are able to get 25 bands to play as a melting pot of country, bluegrass, blues, folk and rock,” he says. “We could probably have a whole new lineup next year that would still be a great representation of the the scene—which, to me, indicates that the scene is quite healthy.”

It’s a point well-proven in the 2010 festival’s lineup, chock-full of artists who purely represent the genre as much as they represent a simple offshoot or specified facet of such.

“I don’t know if that’s up to me to decide [where I fit into the scene],” says Young Goodman Brown, an artist who may stop short of billing himself as strictly Americana but feels at home in the genre and the festival as a whole. “Probably my affinity towards religious themes [connects me to the genre]. I think that’s a huge part of the tradition, and it has definitely reared its head in my writing. But I don’t think I’m preoccupied with fitting any mold whatsoever. I’m no more Americana than I am existentialist philosopher.”

Likewise, Birds & Wire’s Lera Lynn doesn’t grab hold of the genre exclusively, but recognizes the common threads that infuse most every other style around, hers included. “There’s definitely a sound in country/Americana music that is very straightforward, easy to remember and sing along to,” she says. “I take a lot from the genre but see myself as more oriented towards old-school country with a twist or two of pop.”

This third showing of the festival brings steady growth— most noticeably its doubling in length from two days to four.

The first three days will again feature indoor and outdoor stages at Little Kings with an added Sunday afternoon closing party at the Jittery Joe’s Roaster that will also serve as the kickoff for the 2010 “Pickin’ on the Porch” series. Additionally, new partnerships have been forged with Athensmusic.net, WUOG 90.5 FM and several other local businesses that will be on hand to offer raffle/door prizes to festival-goers.

Adam Klein “We want the festival to keep expanding to offer added value to the community as a whole,” says Klein. “I think we’ve done so with holding a third night, adding the closing party, selling wristbands and some of the new partnerships we’re developing. We feel like it’s going in the right direction.”

From the outset, and still now three years later, the goals of festival organizers and the musicians who fill the bill have been perfectly in line. “Feeling like part of a community is a forgotten basic human need,” says Lynn. “When it’s met, I think we all thrive and feel even more inspired to write and play music.”

And that whole under-the-radar thing? “By now people should know what to expect from an Athens festival,” says Brown.

“Come expecting to hear at least a couple of bands you never heard of that are better than a lot of the ones you have.”

Alec Wooden

the calendar!

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Deadline for getting listed in the calendar is every FRIDAY at 5 p.m. for the issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Email calendar@flagpole.com.

Tuesday 13 EVENTS: Athens Swing Night (Dancefx) No partner or experience necessary! Advanced lesson at 8 p.m. Beginners’ lesson at 8:30 p.m.

Dancing from 9–11 p.m. www.athensswingnight.com EVENTS: “Sophia Loren: Celebrating 60 Years in Cinema” (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 150) The Department of Romance Languages screens the 1963 film La Ciociara, the final film in the Italian film series celebrating Loren. 7 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu THEATRE: The Dance of Hands (UGA Fine Arts Theatre) The University of Georgia’s Graduate Acting Ensemble performs an original play by MFA candidate John Plough. 8 p.m. www.drama.uga.edu/ news.php KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Beginning readers in grades 1–4 read aloud to an aid dog. 3:30– 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: AfricanAmerican Authors Book Club (ACC Library, Small Conference Room) This month’s title is Robin Givens’ Grace Will Lead Me Home.

Newcomers welcome. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: “Global Diseases: Voices from the Vanguard” (UGA Chapel) Stanford University’s Jenna Davis, the final speaker of the lecture series, will discuss her work in water, sanitation and health. Reception follows. 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-542-5038.

MEETINGS: Athens Area Fibercraft Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) Meet up with other fibercraft enthusiasts the second Tuesday of each month. 12:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3623 MEETINGS: Genealogy Society (The Peoples Financial Center, Winder) Eve and Rick Mayes, this month’s featured speakers, present “Reading the Fine Print: Using Legal Notices from Newspapers in Your Genealogy Research.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.rootsweb.com/~gaeggs MEETINGS: Great Decisions Discussion Group (ACC Library) Group meets every Tuesday through May 25 to discuss U.S. foreign policy issues. Contact Jeff Tate to sign up. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650, jtate@athenslibrary.org GAMES: Blind Draw Poker (Fat Daddy’s) Bring your poker face. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 GAMES: Dart Tournament (The Pub at Gameday) You can’t spell dart without the art. Compete against other bar game extraordinaires. 706353-2831

GAMES: Drag Bingo (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Sophia LoRent hosts a lively evening of fun and prizes as part of the Boybutante week celebration. 8 p.m. $5–$10, www. boybutante.org GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (The Shisha Lounge) Sign-in starts at 7 p.m. First deal at 8 p.m. 8 p.m. $10.

706-353-6966 GAMES: Trivia (Doc Chey’s Noodle House) Every Tuesday with drink and food specials! 8:30–10:30 p.m.

FREE! www.doccheys.com

Wednesday 14 EVENTS: APERO Africana Brown Bag Lecture (UGA Memorial Hall, Room 407) Cecile Dosilane, a Fulbright Scholar at Emory University from the Republic of Cameroon, speaks on “Writing Roots and Multiculturalism in Works by Werewere Liking and Toni Morrison.” 12:15 p.m. FREE! fsgiles@uga.edu EVENTS: Girls Night Out (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Cocktail Hour starts at 5 p.m. Featuring karaoke in the auditorium. Coincidentally, Wednesday is also oyster night! 5 p.m. 706-354-6655 EVENTS: Karaoke and Drag Search (Go Bar) Give your karaoke requests to Dr. Fred and bear witness to some fantastic amateur drag performances by Drag Search contestants. Part of the Boybutante week celebration benefitting AIDS Athens.

8 p.m. FREE! (donations welcome) www.boybutante.org PERFORMANCE: Mundanish Comedy Night (Tasty World Uptown) This week features Brian Stolz, The Gallois Brothers, Eric Slauson and Chris Patton. 9 p.m.

EARLY SHOW! $5. www.tastyworlduptown.com PERFORMANCE: Parisii Quartet (UGA Hodgson Hall) The internationally acclaimed quartet devotes an evening to the works of Beethoven.

8 p.m. FREE! 706-542-4400, www. uga.edu/pac THEATRE: Spunk (Morton Theatre) In celebration of the Morton Theatre’s centennial, the UGA Department of Theatre and Film Studies presents a new stage musical adapted from three short stories by Southern black feminist and acclaimed author Zora Neale Hurston. Apr. 8–10, 14–17, 8 p.m. Apr. 18, 2:30 p.m. $12–$15.

706-613-3771, www.mortontheatre. com KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Elementary schoolage homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and

talk about it. Every Thursday. 2 p.m.

FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Knee-High Naturalists (Sandy Creek Nature Center) A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. For parents and children.

Mar. 3–May 12, Wednesdays, $13.

706-613-3515, www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com KIDSTUFF: Mother Goose Rocks (Rocksprings Neighborhood Center) Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers. 10 a.m. $2. 706-6133603 KIDSTUFF: Wee Read (Oconee County Library) Storytelling for kids ages 5 & under. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday for Teens (ACC Library) Up next: Taboo Jr. This game day may be more challenging (and, naturally, more fun) than you expect. Ages 11–18. Space is limited. 4 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Mandala Literary Journal Release Party (Ciné Barcafé) Celebrate the release of the 2009/2010 Mandala Literary Journal with an event featuring readings from Raina León, José Romelo Lagman, Shanti Pillai and Peter Zaragoza Mayshle and showcasing the work of UGA undergraduates, local elementary school students and various emerging and established writers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com MEETINGS: Library Sewing Group (Madison County Library) Currently crocheting with double-ended crochet needles. Newcomers welcome.

1–3 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 GAMES: Dart League (Alibi) Meet up with other sharp-shooters. FREE! 706-549-1010 GAMES: Dart Night (Fat Daddy’s) Because you’re a different kind of athlete. FREE! 706-355-3030 GAMES: Movie Trivia Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Where movie trivia meets performance art.

Hosted by “It Boy” Jeff Tobias and sponsored by Vision Video. Prizes!

Sign up at 8 p.m. Trivia fun starts at 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar GAMES: Poker Night (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Texas Hold ‘Em every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub. com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Harry’s Pig Shop) Nerd wars at Classic City Trivia’s “most challenging Trivia Night in Athens.” Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-612-9219 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102

KT Sullivan will perform songs by Jerome Kern at the UGA Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Apr. 17.

GAMES: Trivia Wars (283 Bar) Check the Fan Page group “Trivia Wars!” for weekly updates and the online question of the week. 8:30 p.m. (sign up) 9 p.m. (game starts).

FREE! 706-208-1283

Thursday 15 EVENTS: Ladies on the Lawn (Ashford Manor) Part of the Annual Boybutante Ball’s festivities. 7 p.m. $10. 706-769-2633 EVENTS: Live After Five (Hotel Indigo, Phi Bar and Bistro) Get a headstart on your weekend with live music from Samantha Murphy (FREE!) and wine tastings. 6–8 p.m. $15 (wine tastings). 706-546-0430, www.athensdowntownhotel.com EVENTS: Take Back the Night (UGA Tate Center) Part of an international movement to address issues of sexual violence. Events include an all-day informational event on campus and a rally with inspirational speakers and performances from local acts. Concludes with a march through downtown and a vigil on North Campus. Noon–9 p.m. FREE! www.takebackthenight.org EVENTS: UGA Living Wage Rally (UGA Arch) The Living Wage Coalition will hold a funeral for higher education in protest of UGA’s budget cuts. 4:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.livingwageaction.org ART: Opening Reception (Ciné Barcafé) For “Ectoplasmic Residue,” an exhibit featuring Ghostbusters-

inspired works from Ghostbustersinspired artists Mike Groves, Keith Rein and Joe Havasy. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-353-3343 ART: Opening Reception (Aurum Studio) For an exhibit featuring paintings by Bill Paul and jewelry designed by Susan N. Blake.

5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.aurumstudios.com THEATRE: Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Athens Community Theatre) “Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso walk into a bar,” begins the joke/ premise in this Town and Gown Players’ production of Steve Martin’s full-length play. Apr. 9 & 10 & Apr. 15–17, 8 p.m., Apr. 11 & 18, 2 p.m., 706-208-8696, www.townandgownplayers.org.

THEATRE: Spunk (Morton Theatre) A UGA Department of Theatre and Film Studies production. See Apr. 8 Theatre. Apr. 8–10, 14–17, 8 p.m.

Apr. 18, 2:30 p.m. $12–$15. 706613-3771, www.mortontheatre.com LECTURES & LIT.: “The Ecology of War” (UGA Ecology Building) James W. Porter, Meigs Professor of Ecology and associate dean of the Odum School of Ecology, presents a lecture on the environmental effects of war. 2–3:15 p.m. FREE! www.uga. edu/news MEETINGS: Athens Homebrewers Club (Terrapin Beer Co.) Club dedicated to the enjoyment of beers, meads and ciders as well as the advancement of brewing knowledge through education. New and experienced brewers welcome. Don’t forget

to bring a glass! 6:30 p.m. www. athenshomebrewers.com MEETINGS: Photography Guild Meeting (Lyndon House Arts Center) Featuring a presentation by John Mariana on Photoshop tips and techniques. Open to the public.

7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1585, www. m2studios.webs.com GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (Fat Daddy’s) Bring your poker face for a game of Hold ‘Em. Turbo game at 9 p.m. 6 p.m. 706-353-0241 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Downtown) Calling all know-it-alls! Every Thursday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. yourpie.com

Friday 16 EVENTS: Cheers for Charity (Walker’s Coffee & Pub) Enjoy drink specials and an art exhibit by the Georgia Society of Contemporary Painters. A portion of all happy hour sales benefit The Cottage Sexual Assault Center. 7–9 p.m. FREE! 706543-1433 EVENTS: Faces of Homelessness (UGA Miller Learning Center) Hear first-hand accounts of homelessness at this event hosted by Footsteps UGA. 5–6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-3540423 EVENTS: Farmers’ Market (Flora Hydroponics, 195 Paradise Blvd.)

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vendors, produce vendors, local artisans and more help to make this an exciting new addition to your weekend. 2–6 p.m. FREE! 706-353-2223 EVENTS: SpringSing: Voices United for a Cure (The Classic Center) This annual competition pits five of the South’s top college a cappella singing groups against each other in fierce competition for the top prize. Proceeds for the performances and a silent auction benefit the American Cancer Society. 7 p.m. $20 (adult), $15 (student). www. classiccenter.com ART: Opening Reception (MadisonMorgan Cultural Center) For “Gary Hudson: A Memorial Retrospective,” an exhibit celebrating the life and work of the Abstract Expressionist painter. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.mmccarts.org ART: Opening Reception (Lamar Dodd School of Art) For the BFA Exit Show, featuring work by students in Graphic Design, Jewelry and Metals, Photography and Printmaking. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu THEATRE: Children of Eden (Oconee County Civic Center, Watkinsville) The Oconee Youth Playhouse’s inspirational musical about parents, children and faith is based on the Book of Genesis. Apr. 16 & 17, 7 p.m. & Apr. 18, 3 p.m. $16 (adults), $14 (students and seniors), $12 (kids 12 & under).

706-769-2677, www.oypoysp.com/ playhouse THEATRE: Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Athens Community Theatre) A Town and Gown production. See Calendar Apr. 9 Theatre. Apr. 9 & 10 & Apr. 15–17, 8 p.m., Apr. 11 & 18, 2 p.m., 706-208-8696, www. townandgownplayers.org.

THEATRE: Spunk (Morton Theatre) A UGA Department of Theatre and Film Studies production. See Apr. 8 Theatre. Apr. 8–10, 14–17, 8 p.m.

Apr. 18, 2:30 p.m. $12–$15. 706613-3771, www.mortontheatre.com KIDSTUFF: Afterhours @ The Library (ACC Library) Teen coffeehouse and open mic. Come sing, dance, play an instrument, read poetry or juggle. Refreshments provided. Ages 11–18. 7–9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: “Religiously Queer, Queer Religiously” (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) The Institute for Women’s Studies presents the 16th Annual Andrea Carson Coley Lecture. Dr. Amy Hollywood, professor of Christian Studies at Harvard Divinity School, is the featured speaker. An 11:30 reception precedes the lecture. 12:30 p.m.

FREE! www.uga.edu/iws

Saturday 17 EVENTS: 21st Annual Boybutante Ball (40 Watt Club) Drag extravaganza featuring local and imported performers and a costume contest.

Tickets on sale online and at Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother and Schoolkids Records. Proceeds benefit AIDS Athens. See Calendar pick on this page. 10 p.m. $20. www. boybutante.org EVENTS: Anniversary Blowout (Terrapin Beer Co.) Join the Classic City Roller Girls at this 8th anniversary party for Terrapin. Two cask ale tents, a home brew demonstration, your favorite Terrapin beers and live music by Timi Conley and Jango Monkey. RSVP on Facebook! 5–8 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: The Art of: Preservation (Brick House Studio, Crawford) Historic preservation consultant and

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instructor at UGA’s historic preservation program Tim Walsh and current property owner/restorer Lamar Wood lead architectural tours of the 1829 Langston-Daniel-Wood House. Part of GMOA’s “The Art of” Series. Call to register. 3–6 p.m. $20. 706-5420830, www.uga.edu/gamuseum EVENTS: Charity Yard Sale (Tuckston United Methodist Church) Find furniture, toys, appliances and various baby-oriented items at the Athens Mothers’ Center’s first annual yard sale. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 706-5528554 EVENTS: Family Fun Day and Rabies Clinic (Heritage Park, Watkinsville) Oconee County Animal Control hosts an exciting day for the whole family! Bring your leashed dogs and caged cats out for discounted rabies vaccines and microchips or find the perfect new family member when you meet the adoptables! Petting zoo, live music, food and more! 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5/ rabies vaccine, $15/microchip EVENTS: Farmers’ Market (Flora Hydroponics, 195 Paradise Blvd.)

The Sacred Earth Growers Co-Op sets up their year-round farmesrs’ market. See Apr. 16 Events. 2–6 p.m.

FREE! 706-353-2223 EVENTS: Fluke Mini-Comics Festival (Ciné Barcafé) Annual mini-comic festival organized by Athens-area comic artists, underground publishers and their enthusiasts and conceived as a venue for the exchange of ideas related to mini-comics, zines and other independent publications. Tables and spaces will be provided for minicomic artists and distributors on a first-come, first-served basis. See Calendar Pick on p. 24. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. $5. www.flukeathens.com EVENTS: GAPS Ball (Farm 255) Black and white ball for Graduate and Professional Scholars (GAPS), a student-run organization dedicated to minority graduate students. 10:30 p.m. www.farm255.com EVENTS: Genealogy and History Expo (Oconee County Library) The Clarke-Oconee Geological Society sponsors this annual event “where history is taken personally.” Dr. Robert Nix, UGA professor and noted expert on historical photographic techniques, joins speakers Mary Anne Abbe, William Morton, Kristy Dixon and Lisa J. Delgado in their mission to make genealogical research accessible to citizens. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.rootsweb.com/~gacogs EVENTS: The Library’s 18th Birthday Party (ACC Library) The library may be growing up, but you’re never too old to love puppets!

Help celebrate this milestone and enjoy a presentation of “The Frog and the Grasshopper,” a shadow puppet show performed by the Creaky Theatre Company. 3 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 EVENTS: Open House (ACC Recycling, 699 Hancock Industrial Way) Your curbside recyclables don’t just disappear into thin air; follow them along on their adventures at the recycling facility! 9–11 a.m.

FREE! 706-613-3512 EVENTS: Piedmont Gardeners’ Garden Tour (Various Locations) Spring garden tour sponsored and presented by the Piedmont Gardeners. Southern charm and innovation delight in five beautifully cultivated private local gardens. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $10 (advance), $15 (day of tour). 706-543-4684 EVENTS: Railroad Days (Council on Aging) Featuring model train displays, raffles, food, an inflat-

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able slide and train, a magician, a Thomas the Train hands-on display and more. Sponsored by the Athens Community Council on Aging and the Athens Bend Track Club. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5/person, $20/family.

706-549-4850, www.accaging.org EVENTS: Stream Clean-Up (Call for location) For Global Youth Service Day, register yourself or your youth group to help clean up a tributary of McNutt’s Creek. Call or go online to get involved! 10 a.m.–noon. 706-353-1313, www. handsonnortheastgeorgia.org PERFORMANCE: All Star Comedy Jam (The Classic Center) Hosted by Miss Sophia of the Frank & Wanda Morning Show, with performances

by Reginald Ballard, Steve Brown and LaVar Walker. 7 p.m.

706-357-4444 THEATRE: Children of Eden (Oconee County Civic Center) An Oconee Youth Playhouse production. See Calendar Apr. 16 Theatre.

Apr. 16 & 17, 7 p.m. & Apr. 18, 3 p.m. $16 (adults), $14 (students and seniors), $12 (kids 12 & under).

706-769-2677, www.oypoysp.com/ playhouse THEATRE: Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Athens Community Theatre) A Town and Gown production. See Calendar Apr. 9 Theatre. Apr. 9 & 10 & Apr. 15–17, 8 p.m., Apr. 11 & 18, 2 p.m., 706-208-8696, www. townandgownplayers.org.

THEATRE: Spunk (Morton Theatre) A UGA Department of Theatre and Film Studies production. See Apr. 8 Theatre. Apr. 8–10, 14–17, 8 p.m.

Apr. 18, 2:30 p.m. $12–$15. 706613-3771, www.mortontheatre.com OUTDOORS: Spring Bird Hike (Whitehall Forest) Join the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society for a morning bird walk. All birding levels are welcome. Ages 13 & up. 8 a.m.

FREE! fieldtrip@oconeeriversaudubon.org KIDSTUFF: Athens International Film Festival for Kids (Ciné Barcafé) Two afternoons of independent short and feature films for the whole family. For cinephiles ages 5 and up. 2 & 4 p.m. $6. 706-2245389, www.athensfilms4kids.org KIDSTUFF: Paleontology Open House (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Dinosaurs may no longer rule the Earth, but they still captivate the imagination. Learn their secrets at this day full of dino-centric games and crafts. 1–3 p.m. FREE! 706613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Scavenger Hunt (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Explore the Garden with a purpose! 10 a.m.– noon, $10/team. 706-542-6156

Sunday 18 EVENTS: Boybutante Brunch (Farm 255) The “morning after” brunch.

Proceeds benefit AIDS Athens. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $10. www.boybutante. org EVENTS: High Hat Tea and Silent Auction (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, The Terrace Room) Don your best hat for this afternoon tea featuring children’s activities, food, wine and a silent auction.

Prize awarded for the most festive hat. Proceeds benefit the Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund.

1–3 p.m. $20, $35 (reserved seating). 706-208-1211, www.rankinfoundation.org EVENTS: Mutt Strut (Bishop Park) Featuring a moonwalk, a glamorous pet boutique, concessions, a raffle, a silent auction and pet contests.

Bring your “Best Kisser” or your “Super Mutt” to claim their welldeserved titles. Proceeds benefit Athens Canine Rescue. $12 (adv.),

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21st Annual Boybutante Ball 40 Watt Club What do you get when you cross an ostentatious amalgamation of lipstick, high heels, wigs, false eyelashes and fishnets with a passion for philanthropy? Athens’ annual Boybutante Ball. The event, which features local and traveling drag artists performing for a good cause—HIV/ AIDS services—has been hosted by the Coretta Scott Queen 40 Watt Club since its second year. Founded in 1989 by friends Mark Cline, Alan McArthur, Michael Del Giudice, Jason Shadix and the late Duane Garrett, the ball has grown into a far-reaching charitable enterprise.

The Boybutante AIDS Foundation, Inc. funds HIV/AIDS support, awareness and prevention efforts through a host of community fundraisers which take place throughout the year, culminating in the ball itself. Last year’s event raised over $40,000, with all funds directly benefiting AIDS Athens.

The theme of this year’s ball is “Fairy Tails.” Board Chair Yancey Gulley says he appreciates the event’s diversity. “I love seeing all the people come together. It crosses sexual orientation lines, it crosses racial lines and it crosses socioeconomic lines.” Gulley recommends all Athenians experience the Broadway-style gala whether or not they are familiar with the drag scene. “You haven’t seen drag like this—Athens has its own twist on what drag means.”

Though the acts remain a surprise until the ball, Boybutante diva Ella Gant says her performance will be “fun and fabulous” and calls the event “a great indicator of what Athens is all about.” One highlight of the evening is the crowning of “Miss Bogart,” the member of Boybutante’s board of directors whom fellow board members deem the year’s hardest worker. After the performances, the ball evolves into an energetic dance party with attendees partying late into the evening. The event, which has sold out every year since 1992, starts at 10 p.m. Ticket are $20; go to www.boybutante.org for more details and a complete schedule of related events. [Devon Young]

$15 (day of event), FREE! (dogs and kids 12 & under) www.athenscaninerescue.com EVENTS: Northeast Georgia Food Bank Fundraiser (Taqueria Del Sol) Taqueria del Sol will open this Sunday to donate 20% of its daily proceeds to the local food bank.

Come out for a Sunday supper and enjoy the sure-to-be delicious daily special, a green chile cheeseburger served with potatoes and onions.

6–9 p.m. $9. 706-353-3890 THEATRE: Children of Eden (Oconee County Civic Center) An Oconee Youth Playhouse production. See Calendar Apr. 16 Theatre.

Apr. 16 & 17, 7 p.m. & Apr. 18, 3 p.m. $16 (adults), $14 (students and seniors), $12 (kids 12 & under).

706-769-2677, www.oypoysp.com/ playhouse THEATRE: Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Athens Community Theatre) A Town and Gown production. Apr. 15–17, 8 p.m., Apr. 18, 2 p.m., 706-208-8696, www.townandgownplayers.org.

THEATRE: Spunk (Morton Theatre) A UGA Department of Theatre and Film Studies production. Apr. 14–17, 8 p.m. Apr. 18, 2:30 p.m. $12–$15.

706-613-3771, www.mortontheatre. com KIDSTUFF: Athens International Film Festival for Kids (Ciné Barcafé) Two afternoons of independent short and feature films for the whole family. For cinephiles ages 5 and up. 2 & 4 p.m. $6. 706-2245389, www.athensfilms4kids.org GAMES: Full-Contact Trivia (Allen’s Bar & Grill) Sports-themed rules with diverse categories. 6 p.m.

FREE! www.allensbarandgrill.com

GAMES: Splinter Cell: Conviction Launch Party and Charity Event (Play N Trade) UGA Gamer’s Association sponsors the official launch party of Splinter Cell. Free activities include team trivia, gameplay and raffles held throughout the night for free games. 6 p.m. FREE! www.playntrade.com/athens GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Test your trivia! 6:30 p.m. (sign in), 7 p.m. (start). 706-3546655

Monday 19 EVENTS: UGAnda: The Legacy Tour (UGA Tate Center, Grand Hall) The international non-profit organization Invisible Children hosts a talk by two respected leaders from the Acholi community of northern Uganda. A reception with entertainment, food and art follows. 7–9 p.m.

FREE! www.invisiblechildren.com KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Nurture language skills.

10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: “Hidden Voices: The Lives of LGBT Muslims” (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 150) Faisal Alam, founder of the Al-Fatiha Foundation, an organization committed to advancing the cause of LGBT Muslims, speaks about this “often invisible and silent community.” Sponsored

by UGA’s Lambda Alliance. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.ugalambda.wordpress.com

GAMES: Game Night (The Pub at Gameday) New games including Wii bowling! 706-353-2831 GAMES: Keno Night (The Office Lounge) Every Monday! 7 p.m.

FREE! 706-546-0840 GAMES: Poker Night: Texas Hold’em (Last Call) Every Monday Night Last Call hosts Poker Night, Texas Hold’em Style. Sign up between 9 and 10 p.m. 9 p.m. FREE! www.lastcallathens.com GAMES: Pool Tournament (Fat Daddy’s) Sharks and minnows compete. 8 p.m. 706-353-0241 GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge every Monday! 8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes!

8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia and Karaoke and Pool (Alibi) Handsome Ken has his hands full hosting various bar games to keep you happy. 9 p.m.

FREE! 706-549-1010

Tuesday 20 EVENTS: Passport Wine Tasting (Ciné Barcafé) Taste five different varietals of wines from South Africa and learn about the culture of South African vineyards at this wine presentation and tasting. Light refreshments provided by The National.

7 & 9 p.m. $17. www.athenscine. com * PERFORMANCE: Tobin Brogunier Comedy Night (Rye Bar) Featuring local comedian/photographer Tobin

Brongunier. 9 p.m. www.myspace. com/ryebarathens KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Friendship Christian Church) José Santamaria of the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville shares fine specimens of calcite from the museum collection.

All interested parties are welcome.

7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-8082 MEETINGS: Great Decisions Discussion Group (ACC Library) Group meets every Tuesday through May 25 to discuss U.S. foreign policy and global issues. Space is limited. Contact Jeff Tate to sign up.

7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, jtate@ athenslibrary.org GAMES: Blind Draw Poker (Fat Daddy’s) Bring your poker face. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 GAMES: Dart Tournament (The Pub at Gameday) You can’t spell dart without the art. Compete against other bar game extraordinaires. 706353-2831 GAMES: Trivia (Doc Chey’s Noodle House) Every Tuesday with drink and food specials! 8:30–10:30 p.m.

FREE! www.doccheys.com

Wednesday 21 EVENTS: Girls Night Out (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) See Apr. 14 Events.

5 p.m. 706-354-6655 PERFORMANCE: Lowdown Comedy Open-Mic (New Earth Music Hall) Local comedian Chris Patton hosts this stand-up open mic night the third Wednesday of every month. Only 12 slots are available so sign up in advance at www. thelowdown.tk. Special headlinging performance by local comic Patton Smith. Comedy followed by live music. 8 p.m. $5. www.newearthmusichall.com KIDSTUFF: Children’s Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Elementary schoolage homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Thursday. 2 p.m.

FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Knee-High Naturalists (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Through May 12, Wednesdays, $13.

706-613-3515, www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com KIDSTUFF: Mother Goose Rocks (Rocksprings Neighborhood Center) Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers. 10 a.m. $2. 706-6133603 KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday For Teens (ACC Library) Up next: Reused Vases. Earth Day is tomorrow, but it’s never too early to reduce, reuse and recycle. Start the celebration early by transforming old bottles into works of art. For ages 11–18. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Director Spotlight Series (Ciné Barcafé) This month: “Along and Beyond Genres: The Monstrous World of Bong Joon-Ho’s Films” with UGA Comparative Literature Professor Hyangsoon Yi. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenscine.com LECTURES & LIT.: Talking about Books (ACC Library, Small Conference Room) This month, members are encouraged to bring three favorite poems to share with the group. Newcomers welcome.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

LECTURES & LIT.: VOX Reading Series (Ciné Barcafé) Readings from novelist Don Pollock and poet Erica Dawson. Presented by the UGA Creative Writing Program. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.athenscine.com MEETINGS: Library Sewing Group (Madison County Library) Currently crocheting with double-ended crochet needles. Newcomers welcome.

1–3 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 GAMES: Dart League (Alibi) Meet up with other sharp-shooters. FREE! 706-549-1010 GAMES: Dart Night (Fat Daddy’s) Because you’re a different kind of athlete. FREE! 706-355-3030 GAMES: Movie Trivia Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Where movie trivia meets performance art.

Hosted by “It Boy” Jeff Tobias and sponsored by Vision Video. Prizes!

Sign up at 8 p.m. Trivia fun starts at 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar GAMES: Poker Night (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Texas Hold ‘Em every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub. com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Harry’s Pig Shop) Nerd wars at Classic City Trivia’s “most challenging Trivia Night in Athens.” Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-612-9219 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia Wars (283 Bar) Choose your teammates wisely, and check the Fan Page group “Trivia Wars!” for weekly updates and the online question of the week. 8:30 p.m. (sign up) 9 p.m. (game starts).

FREE! 706-208-1283

El Centro 11 p.m. 706-548-5700 MOSES GUNN Super-high-energy take on bluegrass and folk.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar WILL ESKRIDGE Member of The Ones and Hola Halo, Eskridge plays a solo set tonight.

SHAUNA GREESON Also currently a member of Nanny Island and Hola Halo, Greeson performs solo on acoustic guitar and piano.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar SHALLOW PALACE Riff-heavy, bluesy rock and roll with sheer punk-rock energy.

The Melting Point 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens. com STRING THEORY Terrapin Bluegrass Series featuring an Open Bluegrass Jam hosted by String Theory.

Rye Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens AYURVEDA Taking its name from a sanskrit word meaning “the knowledge of life,” Ayurveda music represents an interconnected art of being and progressive thought.

Tasty World Uptown “Benefit for Habitat for Humanity.” 10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com THE BLEKERS Young Andrew Bleke’s band plays piano-driven jazz and woeful blues.

* Advance Tickets Available

WUOG 90.5FM 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org “LIVE IN THE LOBBY” Brainworlds will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

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EVENTS: 4Ever Green Expo 4/22 (Athens Technical College) Environmental awareness fair with booths, films, speakers and info about how to support a sustainable future. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www. athensgreenfest.org MEETINGS: Clarke County Democratic Committee 4/22 (Clarke County Courthouse) Democratic Secretary of State candidate Michael Mills is this month’s featured speaker. 6 p.m. FREE! 706202-7515 ART: Reception 4/23 (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Galleries 101 & 307) For “Emergence,” the BFA art education, sculpture and drawing/painting exit show. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.art. uga.edu EVENTS: Twilight Criterium 2010 4/23 (Downtown Athens) Give up the streets to bicycles and cycling enthusiasts this weekend when the 31st annual professional cycling event and festival rolls through town.

Apr. 23 & 24. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com

40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18–20). www.40watt.com NANA GRIZOL Theo Hilton performs handmade, enthusiastic and charming rock tunes under the name Nana Grizol backed by members of Hot New Mexicans, Elf Power and Folklore.

SCOTT SPILLANE EXP New project from former member of The Gerbils and Neutral Milk Hotel.

SPOONBOY Member of The Max Levine Ensemble, a DIY punk band from D.C. with pop influences and politically conscious lyrics.

* Advance Tickets Available

Live Music Tuesday 13 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday with the Singing Cowboy!

Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday with the Singing Cowboy!

Boar’s Head 9 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 SKARAOKE “Let your voice ruin someone else’s night!”

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com MR. FALCON High-energy, indie garage rock influenced equally by The Kinks and Pixies.

NUCLEAR SPRING Increasingly cohesive local rock band that has found a happy medium between folk and glam with occasional Kinks-like tendencies.

TENDABERRY Tendaberry brings its funky, soulful post-punk to Athens.

Think Rick James sitting in with Gang of Four.

El Centro 11 p.m. FREE! 706-548-5700 THE PLAINFIELD PROJECT Fronted by singer and guitarist Ben Fagan, this Charleston groove-rock combo with light reggae leanings is perfect for fans of 311 and Sublime.

Last Call 9 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! For more info contact dg2003@yahoo.com SALSA DANCING Lessons begin at 9 p.m. and dancing starts at 10 p.m.

No partner or experience required.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub PUNK ROCK NIGHT Every Tuesday at Little Kings! Featuring a mix of punk rock bands and DJ-led dance parties.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $5 (adv.). $7 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com AMERICAN AQUARIUM The good times come pouring down with footstomping rhythms, howling organs and a serious Southern twang from this Raleigh band.

TIM BRANTLEY Atlanta folk-rock musician.

SHAWN FISHER As the son of a classic rock fan dad and countrylovin’ mom, this 21-year-old singersongwriter mixes influences of both into his alternative rock.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $20. www.newearthmusichall. com PROMETHEUS Producer Benji Vaughan has been creating psychedelic trance and electronica since the early ‘90s.

SHPONGLE Combining their computer geekdom with pseudo-mysticism, this UK electronica group cranks out strange ambient and trance music.

TIPPER Mostly known in the breakbeat scene, Tipper experiments with extreme bass frequencies as he explores elements of electro, IDM and other dance sub-genres.

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The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Every Wednesday with Lynn!

Rye Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens SOL DRIVEN TRAIN Six-piece act from South Carolina jamming out on soul, reggae, jazz and folk, weaving strands pulled from Stevie Wonder, The Wailers and The Band into a swampy, smooth Southern stew.

SPIRITUAL REZ Reggae, horn, funk dance band that puts a mordern spin on classic influences like Toots & the Maytals and The Wailers.

Tasty World Uptown 11 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com PICTURE ME FREE A “mainstreamfriendly” fusion of melodic jam-rock, funk and soul.

SWIFT ROBINSON Accessible hookdriven alternative rock with vocal harmonies.

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Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com BUTTERMILK REVIVAL Traditional bluegrass tribute, including songs by the Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe and many others.

Thursday 15 40 Watt Club 9:30 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com ELASTIC SKY LINE Funky, psychedelic rock from Milledgeville, GA.

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THE CALENDAR! HIGHTIDE BLUES This Auburnbased modern Southern rock band delivers acoustic and electric guitars backed by a hard-hitting rhythm section.

MAMA’S LOVE Young, funky jam band from right here in Athens. The band’s slogan says it all: “Bringin’ it back to the roots while goin’ beyond the bounds.”

Caledonia Lounge Early Show! 5 p.m. $2 (21+), $4 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com AUSTIN DARNELL The Deaf Judges rapper shows us his rootsy side with a set of soulful, acoustic guitar blues.

MATT HUDGINS & HIS SHIT-HOT COUNTRY BAND Classic country and honky tonk from a brand-new local ensemble. Read Upstart Roundup on p. 16 for more info.

Late Show! 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com DISTRICT ATTORNEYS Atlanta/ Athens rock band influenced by acts like Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac and The Replacements. Look for their debut EP out Apr. 20!

T.J.MIMBS Joined by members of Futurebirds and District Attorneys, Mimbs plays a mix of Americana and alternative pop.

UNHOLY TONGUES Experimental indie rock from Wilmington influenced by Maserati, Mogwai and He Is Legend.

Farm 255 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DJRX DJ Brian Gonzalez delivers original mixes of mainly current pop with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica.

The Globe 8 p.m. 706-353-4721 PAGE CAMPBELL Vocalist for celebrated local folk act Hope for Agoldensummer performs her solo material as a part of the Nuçi’s Space Depression Awareness week. Her performance follows a book discussion.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar A POSTWAR DRAMA Local act plays folk-rock with an occasional Eastern European bent. Dramatic tales of loss and hardship are mixed with driving, upbeat stomps.

11 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ gobar “DR. FRED’S KARAOKE” Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers, every Thursday.

Hotel Indigo “Live After Five.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athensdowntownhotel.com SAMANTHA MURPHY Indie-pop singer-songwriter who has been performing professionally since the age of six. She hosts “The Highway Girl,” a traveling music show.

Little Kings Shuffle Club “Athens Americana.” 8 p.m. $5 (door), $12 (3-day pass). www.athensamericana.com AGE & SEX Featuring members of Packway Handle Band & Venice Is Sinking. (Inside, 11:20 p.m.)

BETSY FRANCK AND THE BAREKNUCKLE BAND Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility. (Inside, 9:20 p.m.)

CURLEY MAPLE Fiddler David Blackmon’s progressive old-time project. He’s joined by wife Noel and Christian Lopez on mandolin and guitar, and Chris Enghauser on bass.

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DODD FERRELLE Former Tinfoil Stars frontman and longtime Athenian Dodd Ferrelle pours heart and soul into his sweeping, anthemic ballads and alt-country rockers. (Inside, 12:30 a.m.)

MOSES GUNN This act has a superhigh-energy take on bluegrass and folk standards. Featuring members of The Corduroy Road. (Inside, 10:20 p.m.)

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www. newearthmusichall.com BOOMBOX Alabama duo Zion Godchaux (guitar, vocals) and Russ Randolph (turntables, samples) create atmospheric, light rock influenced by hip-hop and electronic music.

CHASE VS. DRIZNO Turntables, synths and big bass madness mixed into a rock-infused, electro-funk dance party!

No Where Bar 10 p.m. $2. 706-546-4742 BIG C & THE RINGERS Local bluesman and UGA grad Clarence Cameron takes inspiration from artists like B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE Karaoke! Every Thursday with The Singing Cowboy.

The Rialto Room 9 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. therialtoroom.com NORMALTOWN FLYERS This Athens roots-rock institution plays a set of good-time rock and roll with a Southern leaning. Performing as an acoustic duo.

HOLLY WILLIAMS The daughter of Hank Williams, Jr., Holly plays polished pop-oriented country rock.

Performing an intimate acoustic set tonight.

Rye Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens FIRE ZUAVE Dreamy, fun psych-pop based here in town.

Sky City Lounge & Bulldog Cafe 706-380-7699 KARAOKE (468 North Ave.) Join Lady B every Thursday night for her karaoke.

Square One Fish Co. 8 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco. com THE MARSHALL RUFFIN TRIO Soulful blues meets grunge.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworlduptown. com ABANDON TRUTH Hard rock band informed by metal.

MERCURY VEIL Formerly known as The Children of Desolation, local band Mercury Veil plays emotional alternative rock with crunchy guitar riffs, male and female vocals as well as an affinity for bands like Tool and Smashing Pumpkins.

WE THE GRANADA Melodic experimental rock with earnest vocals and intricate harmonies.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com PHOLKSINGER JOSH A blend of traditional folk music with old-time, country and blues influences.

Lyrically his original tunes touch on everything from social activisim to forlorn love.

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UGA Tate Center “Take Back the Night.” Noon–9 p.m.

FREE! www.takebackthenight.org HOPE FOR AGOLDENSUMMER Charming and highly praised local neo-folk band delivers the thriftstore gospel performing as a part of Take Back the Night.

WUOG 90.5FM 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org “LIVE IN THE LOBBY” Tunabunny will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

Friday 16 40 Watt Club 9:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7. www.40wattclub.com THE LESS Atlanta pop band in the vein of John Mayer.

THE ORKIDS Local electropop group guaranteed to get you dancing.

TODAY THE MOON, TOMORROW THE SUN Endearing electro-rock from Atlanta featuring sweet and strong female vocals backed by fierce guitars.

Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 THE GEORGIA HEALERS Athens’ premier blues band for over 20 years.

Boar’s Head 9 p.m. 706-369-3040 BRENNAN JOHNSON Athens songwriter Brennan Johnson takes things soulfully acoustic with his songs about beaches, beer and girls.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com DEAF JUDGES EP Release Party!

Consisting of three MCs and one DJ, the Deaf Judges focus on an energetic live show backed by beats that utilize elements of world music, old school funk and soul, and lyrics influenced by the modern underground as well as a classic New York hip-hop style. See Calendar Pick on p. 26.

QUIET HOOVES Amicable and idiosyncratic pop music. New seveninch available tonight!

REPTAR This up-and-coming local quartet sounds like the result of Animal Collective and Talking Heads teaming up to travel back in time and fight Napoleon. Dance shoes recommended. Expect painted faces, confetti and/or glitter.

TNT DJ Triz and fellow beat aficionado t8r(tot) have “joined like Voltron” to form T’n’T and will be “unfolding a beat session before ye the likes of which have ne’er been seen.”

Club Chrome 9 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/clubchromeathens AUDIO CHAMBER Band covering bar standards as well as modern rock acts such as Creed, Breaking Benjamin, Alice in Chains, and 3 Doors Down.

Farm 255 10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DREW KOHL Original singer/songwriter who plays bluegrass-inspired folk music.

THE SUEX EFFECT Alternative/ progressive rock featuring a fusion of funk, reggae, metal and blues with plenty of harmonies and improvisation.

Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. FREE! www.fatdaddys.com BACK IN BLACK Classic AC/DC tribute band.

Saturday, April 17

FLUKE Mini-Comics Festival Ciné After being held at Tasty World for eight years, FLUKE is moving.

The ninth iteration of the annual mini-comics festival will be held at Ciné on Saturday, Apr. 17.

The festival began in January of 2002 when, because of 9/11, the Small Press Expo in Bethesda, MD was Art by Drew Weing canceled. A bunch of Athenians were planning to make the trip to the comic convention and had put a lot of work into getting ready.

Rather than waiting another year, they got together and had an extremely small press expo at Tasty World with only a few dozen people.

Now, FLUKE draws hundreds of attendees, mostly from Athens, some from around Georgia and a few from around the country.

And it’s difficult to differentiate between the people who come to show their stuff and the people who come to look around: the $5 (for the 11 a.m.–6 p.m. expo) entrance fee gives any patron access to a 3’x4’ table from which to ply one’s wares.

“We’ve made real efforts to erase that line completely,” says event organizer Robert Newsome. “Everybody has the exact same status. If you give us your five bucks to get in, you can grab a table and put anything you want on that table, or you can just look around.”

The majority of people come to show their comics, but others bring fanzines and various other sorts of small press publications. Newsome says it’s loosely defined on purpose.

In keeping with this noncommittal spirit, Newsome says he isn’t necessarily expecting a turnout larger than the 300 people or so who showed up last year, but he wouldn’t be surprised if it were. At any rate, whoever shows up should have more space than in previous years in the new venue. Featured artists so far include cartoonists David Mack, Eleanor Davis and Devlin Thompson.

“If more people want to come, we definitely have room for them,” Newsome says.

[Adam Clair]

Flicker Theatre & Bar 7 p.m. $10. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar JAY CLIFFORD Former frontman of Jump, Little Children accompanied

by Josh Kaler (Slow Runner). They’ll play songs from both JLC and Clifford’s solo catalog. See story on p. 17.

HALEY DREIS Folk pop artist who draws inspiration from the classical music realm.

10:30 p.m. $10. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar JAY CLIFFORD Performing the second of two acoustic sets.

JEREMY CURRENT Folk-rock with solid songwriting.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar DIGDOG Jacksonville-based trio with songs ranging from psychedelic pop to heavy and progressive rock.

THE SHUT UPS Led by Don Condescending and Ben Spraker, The Shut Ups produce sounds reminiscent of The Joe Jackson Band and The Brains.

Midnight. www.myspace.com/gobar IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. mashes up highenergy electro and rock.

Little Kings Shuffle Club “Athens Americana.” 7 p.m. $7 (door), $12 (3-day pass). www.athensamericana.com BIG C AND THE RINGERS Local bluesman and UGA grad Clarence Cameron takes inspiration from artists like B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. (Inside, 1 a.m.)

THE BORDERHOP TRIO Bluegrass band. (Outside, 8 p.m.)

EFREN Local indie swamp-folk band with lonesome vocals. (Inside, 7:15 p.m.)

THE GINGER ENVELOPE Patrick Carey’s slow-rolling countryish pop is marked by breezy, melodic sounds with chiming acoustic and electric notes and vocal melodies. (Outside, 12:15 a.m.)

JUSTIN EVANS’ CHINATOWN DIARY Local guy Justin Evans wrangles intricate lyricism and twangy guitar into dirt-road romanticism. (Inside, 9 p.m.)

KAITLIN JONES AND THE COUNTY FAIR Local folk guitarist/ vocalist Kaitlin Jones’ five-piece electric band performs a set of Americana-tinged tunes. (Inside, 10:30 p.m.)

DAVE MARR The former Star Room Boys singer with the resonantly deep country twang. (Outside, 11:15 p.m.)

TIMBER Frontman Daniel Aaron serves up hangover country rock.

His lyric-focused arrangements are often nestled within minimalist instrumentation. (Outside, 9:45 p.m.)

The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 SLAMMIN’ BETTY Southern rock, Athens-style.

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $8 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com* BLOODKIN The long-running Athens rock and roll quartet plays a bluesy style of roots-rock music with big guitars and sharply written lyrics for darkly countrified bar-room rock.

BRAD DOWNS AND THE POOR BASTARD SOULS Local singersongwriter performs roots rock with his all-star band. His debut record includes guest appearances by members of R.E.M., Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers and more!

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com SEPTEMBER HASE Jam rock influenced by the country sounds of Nashville.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $20. www.newearthmusichall. com* J. COLE Hot, new rap artist from North Carolina and the first to be signed to Jay-Z’s RocNation label.

Rye Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens ADAM CLIFFORD Open mic winner!

LILY OF THE SUBURBS Singersongwriter Jessica Lily Horwitz performs cross-genre selections influenced by acoustic folk, Americana and grunge alternative.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com ANDY VELO BAND Fusion of classic and modern country full of Southern charm.

SECOND WIVES BAND While its primary influences come from rock and roll rather than country, this trio surely has not forgotten its rural roots.

Tucker Plantation 6 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30 (door). www. tuckerplantation.com COLT FORD A little bit country, a little bit… rap. Somehow Ford makes this unusual pairing of genres sound natural with his Southern charm and urban style. It’s not often you get to hear a bit of fiddlin’ between rap verses.

JOSH GRACIN Expect a whole lot of soulful, country-tinged pop/rock ballads.

JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY Kentucky-born country artist with a lot of heart.

Tuckston United Methodist Church 8 p.m. FREE! www.athensmasterchorale.org THE ATHENS MASTER CHORALE “An Evening with American Composers,” featuring “Peaceable Kingdom” by Randall Thompson, as well as pieces composed by Kevin Kelly, Norman Dello Jollo and others.

WUGA 91.7 FM 4 p.m. FREE! www.wuga.org “IT’S FRIDAY” Worried Minds and The Suex Effect will perform on the local radio station’s weekly program. University Cable Channel 15 will also broadcast the show.

Saturday 17 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday with the Singing Cowboy!

American Legion Relay for Life Benefit. 6–10 p.m. $5.

706-743-8267 ALBATROSS Local band jams out with bluesy funk and classic rockinspired originals. There will also be door prizes and refreshments served as part of the Madison County Relay for Life benefit.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com THE K-MACKS Danceable, highenergy country-fried punk rock for fans of acts like The Avett Bros.

RADIOLUCENT Local band Radiolucent falls somewhere between bluesy Southern rock and the poppier side of alt-country.

AUSTIN SISK Acoustic singersongwriter.

Club Chrome 9 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/clubchromeathens BACKWATER Classic and Southern rock covers with an attitude.

Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. www.fatdaddys.com JUST LIKE PROM NIGHT Dance party.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar YO SOY BEAN Nicholas Mallis and Ryan Sedwick sing melodic, emotional acoustic numbers influenced by acts like Bright Eyes.

COOKIES & CREME DJs Mahogany and Big Gray team up for a workout dance party, playing all kinds of excercise-themed goodies: The Jane Fonda Workout, “Physical” by Olivia Newton John… anything that has to do with pumping up and getting fit!

Little Kings Shuffle Club “Athens Americana.” 7 p.m. $7 (door), $12 (3-day pass). www.athensamericana.com 90 ACRE FARM This acoustic trio from Watkinsville plays original Americana and covers. (Inside, 7:15 p.m.)

BO BEDINGFIELD Singer and primary songwriter for local band The Wydelles, Bo Bedingfield’s smooth, warm vocals are steeped in all the soul of country music without the twang. (Inside, 1:15 a.m.)

THE GRANFALLOONS Georgians playing sunny Americana with twangy guitars, the occasional accordion and lots of pop melodies.

(Inside, 10:15 p.m.)

ADAM KLEIN Singer-songwriter who blends the finest elements of folk, Americana and country with poetic

lyricism and striking imagery to create engaging, well-crafted songs.

(Inside, 8:45 p.m.)

LITTLE COUNTRY GIANTS Stellar old-time folk, country and blues from Rome, GA. (Outside, 12:30 a.m.)

LERA LYNN The tender, jazzy folk voice behind Birds & Wire. (Outside, 8 p.m.)

THE SHINERS New group featuring Thomas Kay of the alt-country band Grand Fruy and former Sleepy Horses frontman Nic Goodson.

(Outside, 9:30 p.m.)

VIGILANTES OF LOVE Newly reformed Athens staple with bluesy, folk roots infused with gospel and Southern rock. (Inside, 11:45 p.m.)

YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN North Georgia folk troubadour with infinitely catchy songs. (Outside, 11 p.m.)

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $10. www.meltingpointathens. com STRAWBERRY FLATS Southern rock from local music vets John Keane, Scott Sanders, Tim White and Deane Quinter. Impressive playing to support their especially impressive musical resumes.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $10. www.newearthmusichall. com FORT KNOX FIVE A leading force in the international funk and breaks scene, this group creates organic hooks and party mixes.

DJ FRANE Off-kilter funk brilliance.

OTT English performer who combines bass-heavy rhythms, abstract soundscapes and internationally influenced electronic pulses.

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. $5. 706-546-0840 THE GEORGIA WHISKEY BAND Seasoned musicians playing an array of Southern rock, country, R&B and soul.

Red Eye Coffee 8 p.m. FREE! 706-369-6850 MCNARY & ANNE HARPER Soulful lyrics and alt-country guitar.

Rye Bar 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $10 (18+). www.myspace.com/ryebarathens CAPSULE CORP. Jazzy band with diversified song structure and attention to detail.

Sideways 11 p.m. FREE! 706-319-1919 DJRX DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez delivers original mixes of mainly current pop with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com THE HYPSYS Prog-rock jam band from Tuscaloosa.

THE INCREDIBLE SANDWICH Athens-based instrumental jam band with some tropical leanings.

MANTRAS Funk-rock psych-fusion band from North Carolina.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com TIMI CONLEY The current Kite to the Moon frontman and ex-Fuzzy Sprout will play new tunes off his solo record, Nerd Sexy.

JANGO MONKEY Folk vocals with quirky lyrics offset this Atlanta band’s proggy classic-rock-inspired instrumentation.

UGA Hodgson Hall 8 p.m. $12–$24. 706-542-4400, www. uga.edu/pac K.T. SULLIVAN The Broadway, television and international cabaret star

performs a program honoring the celebrated composer of such hits as “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” and “The Way You Look Tonight” in “All the Things You Are: The Music of Jerome Kern.”

Sunday 18 Farm 255 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com PASTOR OF MUPPETS Local Metallica cover band.

THE JACK BURTON Local punk band featuring former members of departed Athens faves like Hunter-Gatherer, Let’s Surf! and Exit 86.

Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company 4 p.m. FREE! 706-227-2161 ATHENS AMERICANA CLOSING PARTY Closing the Americana Fest and simultaneously kicking of the 2010 Pickin’ on the Porch Concert Series, there will be live music from Clay Leverett, Redneck GReece and Ken Will Morton.

Kingpins Bowl & Brew 9 p.m. $3 (21+), $5 (18–20). www. kingpinsbowlandbrew.com RAT BABIES Local trio Rat Babies plays hit-you-in-the-gut post-dirt metalcore, care of Mux on bass, Chodd on drums and guitarist Tim Vance.

SUBRIG DESTROYER Heavy bass and drum two-piece that sounds like a mix of Floor and Om. UTAH Post-metal and hardcore duo.

Square One Fish Co. Noon-3 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco.com SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH Rotating local jazz artists play Sunday afternoons on the patio.

Monday 19 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday with the Singing Cowboy!

ATHICA 8 p.m. www.athica.org R. KEENAN LAWLER Exploring electro-acoustic improvisation on the metal-bodied resonator guitar inspired by minimalism, blues, world music, classical, psychedelia and jazz.

IGNAZ SCHICK An integral force in Berlin’s experimental music scene, Schick has developed a unique electro-acoustic set-up which he calls “rotating surfaces,” incorporating turntables and amplified objects.

A Fresh Look is coming!

Saturday & Sunday

April 17-18 2:00pm & 4:00pm

Athens International Film Festival for Children and Youth Independent short and feature films for the entire family.

Ages 5 and up. Tickets $6

At Ciné • 234 W. Hancock Ave.

www.athensfilms4kids.org Athens Canine Rescue's

MUTT STRUT Sunday April 18th

Bishop Park from 2-4pm

Registration starting at 1:30pm ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: • Pet Contests: Best Kisser, Best Lap Dog, Canine Crooner and Super Mutt • Pet Boutique • $1 Raffle • Silent Auction

We will also have $10 Micropchipping!

$12 in advance or $15 day of event includes tote and a raffle ticket.

Dogs and Kids under 12 are free.

Pre-register online at

www.athenscaninerescue.com

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com CONDITIONALS Atlanta rock band combining elements of contemporary rock with blues and pianodriven classical music.

MAJOR LOVE EVENT With upbeat piano and vocal arrangements, this new pop duo features local singersongwriter Rebecca Van Damm on keys and drummer CK Koch.

THE RON JONSONS Progressive rock band that incorporates unique Latin and jazz influences.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9–12 p.m. www.myspace.com/flickerbar KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid’s music borrows freely from multiple sources and hammers it all into a k continued on next page

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Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar THE HUMMS Local act plays what’s been described as “Happy Hippie Horror Rock.” Imagine the sunny side of ‘60s garage rock tainted lyrically by a quirky flirtation with evil.

TEEN ANGER Slightly reverberated garage rock from Toronto.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. www.newearthmusichall.com WAKARUSA PRE-PARTY Featuring post-electronic jazzcore-hop from Agobi Project.

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Rye Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens THE WERKS Ohio’s premiere rock, funk and trance band.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com COCO RICO This local post-rock trio performs over experimental samples and beats.

DIVIDED LIKE A SAINT’S Local envelope-pushing rock band. This show will feature Benjamin Vance (Oh Chemists, Oh No They Didn’t) back on the drums after a three-year break!

ODIST This local three-piece weaves layers of dark, reverb-laden guitars for a sound that’s somewhere between prog and shoegaze. Odist names Mars Volta and At the DriveIn as key influences.

STOKESWOOD A mellow, modern alt-rock band from Atlanta that experiments a bit with atmospheric sounds.

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COMING SOON

40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $16 (adv.). www.40watt.com A ROCKET TO THE MOON Like other bands on the Fueled by Ramen label such as Paramore, Cobra Starship and The Academy Is…, this band creates catchy and youthful melodies.

FUN Songwriters Nate Ruess (The Format), Andrew Dost (Anathallo) and Jack Antonoff (Steel Train) make up this act that blends Queen, ELO and Jellyfish into an intricate, theatrical mix.

MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK Blend of pop punk and indie rock identifiable by its utilization of the moog synthesizer. MCS recently released its fourth album, My Dinosaur Life, on Columbia Records.

SING IT LOUD Pop rock Minnesotans who have built a major following through the Vans Warped Tour.

Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday with the Singing Cowboy!

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com CLOAK AND DAGGER DATING SERVICE Local six-piece ensemble playing dark, melodically driven songs with dueling male and female vocals, punctuated by guitar solos and back-up screams.

DEAD RITES This Atlanta band combines the energy of punk with the intensity of old-school heavy metal.

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bassist and Shitty Candy member Erica Strout.

KILL THE SCHOOL Local metal four-piece.

El Centro 11 p.m. FREE! 706-548-5700 SUMILAN Technically proficient musicians playing progressive jam rock.

Farm 255 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com THE DEAR HUNTER Progressive rock band with intense melodies with theatrical, emphatic vocals and harmonies.

DANIEL FRANCIS DOYLE Austin experimentalist with vocals that recall Jesus Lizard, Doyle constructs fractured, silly guitar lines through a Line6 delay and then plays drums along while triggering loops with his left foot.

MANS TRASH Mercer West fronts this new project featuring improvisation, controlled chaos and a muted pop spirit. Expect 11 (!) CD-RW releases from the group soon.

NATALIE HINKLE Masked local performance art group playing trippy psychedelic noodling behind choreographed dancers. At least, that’s what the first show was like; expect the unexpected.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar DANA FALCONBERRY Formerly of Peter and the Wolf, Falconberry plays sweet, gorgeous folk songs backed by Gina Dvorak on drums/ banjo and Lauren McMurray on keys.

GIANT LION This low-key experimental band from Atlanta strips the psychedelic aspects of Beat Happening and the Pixies down to somber vocals and almost no instrumentation.

NUCLEAR SPRING This local rock band plays a sleazy, freaky mix of glam and folk, drawing from T Rex. Mars Hill Baptist Church 7 p.m. FREE! 706-548-6962 “JOYFUL VOICES” Friedemann Stihler directs this concert performance from this visiting choir from Germany.

The Melting Point 7 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com CROOKED STILL This band’s genrebending sound is the combination of five distinct talents, including fiddler Brittany Haas, cellist Tristan Clarridge and folky lead vocalist Aoife O’Donovan.

Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com DANK SINATRA Low-fi electro pop with a jazzy R&B vibe.

THE JUMPER CABLES No info available.

MANTA No info available.

WUOG 90.5FM 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org “LIVE IN THE LOBBY” Pretty Bird will perform on the college radio station’s twice weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

Wednesday 21 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18+). www.40watt.com COREY CROWDER Performing Southern rock and alternative country songs, Crowder is influenced by roots rock and ‘60s soul.

DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS Folk-rock with a Nashville vibe.

Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday with the Singing Cowboy!

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com GRAPE SODA Ryan and Mat team up to create soulful, spaced-out pop songs buried in lush reverb.

Friday, April 16

Deaf Judges, Reptar, Quiet Hooves, TNT Caledonia Lounge The artifact isn’t dead yet, nor should it be.

After all, when you’re old and reminiscing about your college-town hellraising years, sure, you’ll have all your favorite local records backed up on your external harddrive and, yeah, you’ll be able to plug it directly into a jack behind your ear. But how unsentimental is that? Trust us here at Flagpole: you will want the physical copy, if only for the hope that you can one day cash in your cred in return for actual credit, which, as we understand it, will only be accepted at Deaf Judges select banks located in coastal cities.

So, it’ll behoove you to treat the Caledonia Lounge as your one-stop shopping spot this Friday, when three of Athens’ heavy hitters will be making their newest recordings available. Quiet Hooves, fresh off a jaunt to South by Southwest that resulted in the near-arrest of drummer Mercer West, will have their first slab of wax available, the Bigg Boy seven-inch, which features that eponymous jam and “AVP,” both produced by Javier Morales, plus soon-to-be hit single “Feelin’ Down” on the B-side. Deaf Judges, whose recent opening slot for the Robert Osbourne film fest screening of The Shining makes more sense the more you think about it, will be unleashing their High Honorable EP. Anyone who’s been enjoying their recently test-driven new material live will find plenty to like here, such as the multiple-entendre dance-floor scorcher “Women Got Weapons” and a notably laid-back take on “Kill Creek.”

While it’s a relative newcomer next to all these old dudes, Reptar is still undeniably a sensation. William Kennedy, the synth-funk band’s keyboardist, confirmed for me that while their new seven-inch record won’t be back from the plant in time for this show, it will be available on iTunes, so copping that and subsequently pumping it at the pre-game will be no trouble at all. And while DJ/emcee duo TNT may not have any new wares, that just gives you double incentive to show up early and catch them live. [Jeff Tobias]

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THE CALENDAR!

THE STYRENES Formed in 1975 and considered to be a germ cell to the proto punk scene, The Styrenes play idiosyncratic punk and new wave.

TUNABUNNY Experimental local act featuring hazy and warped experimental psychedelia. Dual female guitarist/vocalists are backed by synthesized percussion and a wall of noise.

El Centro 11 p.m. FREE! 706-548-5700 JOHN BOYLE 40-year music vet playing country standards. He’ll be backed by Daniel Marler.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar ARTURO IN LETTO Backup guitarist and brother of local artist Allison Weiss, AJ Weiss shows off his solo chops under the name Arturo in Letto, singing mostly sweet, melodic songs written in Italy about his time abroad.

Last Call 9 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! For more info contact dg2003@yahoo.com SALSA DANCING Lessons begin at 9 p.m. and dancing starts at 10 p.m. No partner or experience are required.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 8 & 11 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ littlekingsshuffleclub CLAY LEVERETT AND FRIENDS One of this town’s finest country frontmen, Leverett has led both The Chasers and Lona. He’ll be playing two sets!

REDNECK GREECE Local artist sings swingin’ hillbilly honky tonk about “folks that grew up on the wrong side of tracks” with both an earnest conviction and a biting sense of humor.

The Melting Point 9 p.m. $10. www.meltingpointathens. com ZOSO Expect typical Led Zeppelin covers as well as a trip into relative Zep obscurity during the California band’s traditional two-set performance.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $5. www.newearthmusichall. com AUTUMNATTICS Dark, moody folk rock from Atlanta.

BLACK BELT PATRIOTS Local alternative rock trio.

FUTURE Five-piece band from D.C. that combines bluesy rock and hiphop with socially conscious lyrics and a deep groove.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Every Wednesday with Lynn!

Rye Bar 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens JEFF JONES This musician uses looping and percussion to emulate a full band as he covers acts like Phish, String Cheese Incident and ‘90s alternative acts.

Tasty World Uptown 9 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com THE BREAKDOWN Family rock band from Atlanta inspired by punk-pop and alternative bands like The All-American Rejects, Cartel and Relient K. JONAS SEES IN COLOR Spirited pop rock aiming to connect with listeners through heartfelt lyrics.

LAST NOVEMBER North Georgia band Last November plays a highstrung kind of cock rock with a nod towards pop-punk.

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bulletin board DO SOMETHING; GET INVOLVED! Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board and Art Around Town is every THURSDAY at 12 p.m.

Email calendar@flagpole.com. Listings are printed based on available space; more listings are online.

ART Call for Art (Morton Theatre) Now accepting submissions of work celebrating the Morton Theatre, Hot Corner or the culture, heritage and community which comprise Hot Corner for the Morton Theatre Centennial Art Show and Sale.

Deadline is May 13. $20/submission, 706-613-3770, centennial@ mortontheatre.com Call for Artists (Call for location) Seeking artists/musicians/ citizens to participate in Phoenix Rising, a commemorative art quilt celebrating the Georgia Theatre, to be auctioned off on behalf of the theatre. No sewing required. Deadline extended to Apr. 30. 706-540-2712, www.MamaInTheMoon.blogspot. com Call for Artists (Visionary Growth Gallery) Now accepting submissions for visual artists for upcoming exhibit, “The Mother Show III.” Work should address the theme of motherhood in some way.

Deadline for submissions is Apr. 24.

More info online. 706-363-0393, www.visgrow.com Call for Artists Now accepting entries for the third annual Five Points Art Fest in June. Go online to register by May 15. $50/booth, www.5pointsartfest.com FilmFest Call for Entries The AthFest Film Committee is currently seeking submissions for local independent films, music videos and student projects to be screened during AthFest 2010. Entries must be produced in Georgia or by a Georgia-based filmmaker or band.

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Georgia in Bloom Art Fest (Downtown Madison) This community-wide arts festival celebrating artists from Georgia’s Piedmont Region is ongoing through May 8.

Swing by the Old Piggly Wiggly building, United Bank or Dog Ear Books for a chance to see one of the over 100 works of art exhibited throughout Madison. Learn more online. www.madisonartistsguild.org

CLASSES “The ABCs of Writing for Young Readers” (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Awardwinning children’s author Gail Langer Karwoski instructs a threepart writing workshop. Apr. 17 & 18, $110 (two sessions), $160 (three sessions). 706-769-4565, www. ocaf.com Acrylic Transfers Workshop (The Loft Art Supplies) Learn how to use acrylic media for making image transfers, collaging skins and printing digitally. Apr. 23 & 24, $150 (includes all materials). 706-548-5334 Argentine Tango Essentials (Athens Elks Lodge, 3155 Atlanta Hwy.) Workshop taught by Clint Rauscher of Atlanta’s Tango Evolution. No experience or partner necessary. Apr. 27, 6–9:30 p.m. $5. 706-613-8178, cvunderwood@ charter.net Basic Computer Skills and Introduction to Computers (Oconee County Library) Learn the basic components of your computer or master Microsoft Windows XP. Registration required. Go online for list of upcoming classes. 706-769-3950, FREE! www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/ oconee.html

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Basics of Drawing (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–noon or Saturdays, 2–4 p.m. $20/session (plus a one-time supply fee of $20).

706-540-2712, moonmama61@ aol.com Beginning Bellydance for Fitness (YWCO) Have fun and exercise at the same time. Tuesdays, noon–1 p.m. Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m.

706-354-7880, natakiya@gmail.com Car Care Basics (Athens Technical College) Instructors Charles Dawson, Robert Uhas and Greg Thomas teach you some small steps to save you from expensive repairs. Apr. 19 & 21, 6:30–8:30, $39. 706-369-5763, bmoody@ athenstech.edu Chen Style Taijiquan (Floorspace) Effortless power.

Authentic Chinese martial lineage.

Register for ongoing instruction.

Sundays and Mondays, 706-6143342, telihu@gmail.com Classical Pilates (StudiO) Private instruction and group classes offered daily! Schedule online. 678-596-2956, www.studioinathens.com Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” class every Friday from 7–9 p.m. and “Family Try Clay” every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. ($20/ person). 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Computer Class (ACC Library, Education Technology Center) Introduction to Power Point. Call to register. Apr. 22, 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Computer Classes (ACC Library, Educational Technology Center) Introduction to the internet. Call to register. Apr. 15, 10–11:30 a.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 Computer Classes (ACC Library, Educational Technology Center)

Kaylyn Mitchell’s photography is part of the BFA exhibit at the Lamar Dodd School of Art through Apr. 20.

Introduction to Word. Call to register. Apr. 20, 7–8:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Crafting Classes (Hobby Lobby) Now offering classes in papermaking, soapmaking, crocheting, collage/decoupage and more! Call for details. $5–$25. 478-718-5180, www.nataliebush.com Creative Kids (Blue Tin Art Studio) Help your little artist grow this spring and summer with classes in drawing, painting, printmaking and more! Call to register. 828-2750451, www.bluetinstudio.com Dance Classes (Floorspace) Now registering for adult and children’s dance classes, featuring Open Dancing, Creative Movement, Zumba and more! See full schedule online. www.floorspaceathens.com Digital Photography (Oconee County Library) Make digital cameras work for you. Learn about memory cards, photo editing, transferring images and more in this lecture class. No camera required. Apr. 15, 3–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950.

Digital Photography Classes (Athens Technical College) McGinnis Leathers teaches several classes this month familiarizing photograpers with the nuances of digital photography. $75/ class, $199/series. 706-369-5763, bmoody@athenstech.edu Dream Wheel Circle (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Join Moon Mama before the Full Pink Moon to play with images and words in this morning of creative collage.

For ages 8 and up. Apr. 24, 10 a.m.– noon. $5. 706-540-2712, moommama61@aol.com Emergency Roadside Tips (Athens Technical College) Know what to do in any situation!

Teenagers and new drivers are highly encouraged to attend. For ages 16 & up. Apr. 24, 10 a.m.–noon, $25.

706-369-5763, bmoody@athenstech.edu Encaustic Painting with Beeswax (Blue Tin Art Studio) Learn how to melt and mix colors, create a variety of surface techniques and incorporate collage and more.

Registration required. Apr. 17, 9:30 a.m.–noon. $45 (includes materials). 404-556-6884, www. bluetinstudio.com Genealogy on the Internet (ACC Library) A brief intro to Internet resources for genealogy. Databases in Galileo will be introduced. Registration required.

Apr. 15, 6–8:45 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 Gentle Pilates/Yoga (Sangha Yoga Studio) A therapeutic mind/ body workout to help create bal-

ance and wellness. Mondays & Wednesdays, 706-613-1143 Gentle Yoga (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) Ease into your evening with stretching and breathing exercises. Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $9/class. 706-354-1996 Gentle Yoga for Seniors (Council on Aging) Regain flexibility, stamina and muscle tone with gentle stretches and breathing techniques.

Tuesdays, 8–9:15 a.m. Wednesdays, 3–4:15 p.m. Fridays, 10–11 a.m.

FREE! 706-548-3910 Greening Your Home (Athens Technical College) Instructor Jeremy Field teaches you how to go green at your house! May 10, 17 & 24, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $79, 706-369-5763, bmoody@athenstech.edu Introduction to Life Drawing (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Instructed classes for artists 18 and up. Call to reserve a space. Sundays, 2–4 p.m. 706540-2727 Life Drawing Figure Studio (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Bring any supplies/equipment that you may require. Ages 18 and up.

Call to reserve a space. Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10, $7 (members) 706540-2727 Line Dancing for Seniors (Council on Aging, Harris Room) Keep your health in line and have fun at the same time! Tuesdays, 4–5 p.m. $5/class. 706-549-4850 Meditation Classes (Bliss Yoga) Calm your heart, strengthen your thyroid, boost your immune system or overcome addictions, anxiety or depression. 706-310-0015, www. blissyoga.me Meditative Yoga (YWCO) Easy meditative yoga for every body.

Mondays and Thursdays, noon; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. FREE! (members) $7 (non-members). 706-3547880, www.iriseabove.com Mind Your Muscles (Council on Aging) Bring your muscles into focus with a combination of tai chi, yoga and Pilates! Fridays, 3–4 p.m. $5/class. 706-549-4850 Money Matters: Investing II (ACC Library) Learn about common investment problems including Exchange Traded Funds and Real Estate Investment Trusts. Call or go online to learn about other scheduled Money Matter classes! Apr. 19.

7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Nature Dojo (Greenway) Nurture your original animal intelligence and “re-wild” your body and mind through fun exercises in nature.

Meet at Greenway parking lot behind Mama’s Boy. Tuesdays–Thursdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $10/drop-in, $40/ month. www.wildintelligence.org

Outdoor Fitness Boot Camps (Various Locations) Now registering men and women of all fitness levels for weekday morning and evening programs. Learn more and register online! www.wowbootcamp.net Postpartum Yoga (Full Bloom Center) An 8-week class focusing on reconnecting with yourself following motherhood. Saturdays, 2–3:15 p.m. $90. 706-353-3373, www.fullbloomparent.com Prenatal Yoga (Full Bloom Center) Get ready for birth and beyond. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. $14/class or $60/6 classes. 706-353-3373, www. fullbloomparent.com Prenatal Yoga (Sangha Yoga Studio) Twice a week with instructor Alexa Shea. Tuesdays, noon–1 p.m.

Thursdays, 10:30–11:45 a.m. 706613-1143 Sivananda and Vinyasa (Bliss Yoga, Watkinsville) Now offering classes in Hatha Yoga and Flow Yoga. Monday–Friday, 8:15–10:15 a.m. $10. 706-310-0015, www.blissyoga.me Tae Kwon Do & Jodo Classes (Live Oak Martial Arts, Chase Street Warehouses) For kids and adults, beginner through advanced.

Mondays–Thursdays, 3:30-8:30 p.m. 706-548-0077, www.liveoakmartialarts.com Tai Chi for Seniors (Council on Aging) Increase strength and balance at your own pace! Every Tuesday. 2–3 p.m. $15/semester.

706-549-4850 Tribal Bellydance (Floorspace) Now registering for intermediate and beginners’ classes. Thursdays, $60/6 classes, $12/session. 706372-1833, christyfricks@gmail.com Upholstery for Beginners (Sterling Coverings) Sterling Gardner introduces students to this useful and creative craft. Space is limited; registration required. Apr. 20 & 22, 5–7 p.m. $99 (tools included).

706-369-5763, bmoody@athenstech.edu Vegetable Papermaking (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn how to create uniquely beautiful paper from your garden using banana leaves, daylily fibers, leeks and more! Space is limited; call to register. Apr. 19, 9:30 a.m.–noon. $17. 706-542-6156 Wholesome Weight Loss Clinic (Earth Fare) Learn how to lose weight the healthy way. Limited space available; email to reserve your spot. Apr. 17, 2–3:30 p.m. rebecca@rebeccavandamm.com Yoga and Tai Chi Classes (Athens Wellness Cooperative) For beginners through experienced. See

full calendar online. $14/drop-in, $60/6 classes, $108/12 classes. www.wellnesscooperative.com Yoga Classes (Five Points Yoga) Full schedule online. $10–$14/ class. 706-355-3114, www.athensfivepointsyoga.com Yoga Classes (Bliss Yoga, Watkinsville) See complete schedule online. 706-310-0015, www.blissyoga.me Yoga for Moms (Bliss Yoga) Go online for full schedule. 706-3100015, www.blissyoga.me Yoga, Tai Chi and Mindfulness Classes (Mind Body Institute) A wide variety of basic and specialty classes. 706475-7329, www.armc.org/mbi Zen Meditation and Book Discussion (Email for Location) For both new and experienced meditators. Reading Cheri Huber’s The Key. Meets every Monday. 7:15 p.m.

FREE! 706-714-1202, meditateathens@gmail.com, thezencenter. livingcompassion.org Zumba (Lay Park) Program fusing Latin rhythms and simple steps.

Mondays, 6–7 p.m. $6. 706-6133596 Zumba (Dancefx) This calorie-burning workout combines interval training techniques with Latin rhythms.

Your first class is free! Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. www.dancefx.org

HELP OUT! 15th Annual Record-A-Thon (Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic) Lend your voice and support during National Volunteer Week, Apr. 19–23. Also, celebrity readers join the regular volunteers during the Record-A-Thon. Contact RFB&D for more info. 706-549-1313, www. rfbd.org

Athens Mothers’ Center (Tuckston United Methodist Church) Now accepting donations of furniture, baby gear, toys, appliances and other gently used items for the Athens Mothers’ Center’s first annual yard sale. 706-552-8554, www. athensga.motherscenter.org Become a Mentor (Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens) Volunteer one hour per week to make a difference in the life of a child. Training provided. 706-546-4910, mentor@ athensbgca.com, www.fflife.net Bike Recycling Program (Chase Street Warehouses) Join BikeAthens volunteers as they clean and repair donated bicycles for local service agencies. Bike repair skills a plus, but not necessary. Sunday, 2–4:30 p.m. Monday & Wednesday, 6–8:30 p.m. www.bikeathens.com Blood Drive (Athens First United Methodist Church) Call to make an appointment today. Apr. 14, 1–7 p.m. 706-543-1442 Free IT Athens (Free IT Athens, 594 Oconee St.) Donate your old laptop or desktop to be refurbished. Sundays from 1–5 p.m. or Wednesdays from 6–8 p.m. at the Action, Inc. building. 706-621-6157, freeitathens@gmail.com Tanyard Creek Garden Project (Ben’s Bikes) Get involved with the groundclearing and initial planting of the Tanyard Creek Garden—a model for urban sustainable high-yielding perennial food production. Come help reclaim unused land in Athens! Bring tools. salemwillard@gmail.com Vote for Avid Bookshop Help bring an indie bookstore to Athens!

Once a day throughout April, vote to get Avid Bookshop a $50,000 grant. www.refresheverything.com/ avidforathens, http://imanavidreader. blogspot.com

ART AROUND TOWN ACC Library (2025 Baxter St., Top of the Stairs Gallery) Photography by Joshua Dudley Greer.

Through April.

Anchor Gallery (660 W. Broad St.) Featuring work by new gallery owners David Hale, Dustin Hill and Nash Hogan along with local artist Jeff Wood of Drowning Creek Studio. Through Apr. 23.

ATHICA (160 Tracy St.) “Deluge,” a timely exploration of our relationship to floods and the often tragic aftermath, features paintings, photography, embroidery and sculpture to address concerns about global warming, land use issues and the social impact of floods. Through May 30.

Doc Chey’s Noodle House (320 E. Clayton St.) Paintings and mixed media by Amanda Trader and Liz Williams. Through April.

Espresso Royale Caffe (297 E. Broad St.) Woodstained drawings by local artist and tatooist Graham Bradford. Through April.

Flicker Theatre & Bar (263 W. Washington St.) “Zigzagland,” a show featuring paintings by John Stidham. Through Apr. 30. Reception Apr. 30.

Jittery Joe’s Eastside (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Cartoonish monsters spring to life in paintings by Dan Smith. Through April.

Lamar Dodd School of Art (270 River Rd., Galleries 101 & 307) “Emergence,” the BFA art education, sculpture and drawing/painting exit show.

Through April. Reception Apr. 23. “Exeunt Omnes,” the Lamar Dodd School of Art’s BFA Exit Show, featuring work by students in Graphic Design, Jewelry and Metals, Photography and Printmaking. Through Apr. 20. Reception Apr. 16. “Revealing the Invisible,” an exhibit featuring the work of students in the UGA Art Education department, seeks to reveal the impact of race on both students and educators. Through Apr. 20. (Gallery 307) “Translucent Fusions,” an exhibit featuring transfer collages on wood by Kathy Prescott.

Through May 7.

Lumpkin Cafe (1700 S. Lumpkin St.) “Coast to Coast,” an exhibit featuring handmade jewelry and recent paintings from artist Ann Hamlin’s travels to Florida and California. Through May.

KIDSTUFF Earth Day Workshop (Oconee County Library) Put your imagination to work to create fun crafts celebrating Earth Day! For kids ages 11–18. Apr. 22, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 EcoCamp (Georgia Nature Center, Watkinsville) Five day sessions begin in May and run through July. $49–$199. 706-769-1000, www. ecocamp.org Fantastic Fridays (Bishop Park) Obstacle courses and other activities in an unstructured environment.

Drop in any time. Ages 10 months–4 years. Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon. $12/ day. 706-613-3589 Tadpole Club (Sandy Creek Nature Center) This new program for kids ages 4–6 encourages age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts.

Through May 1, 10 a.m.–noon. $13.

706-613-3615, www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com Teen Bowling Nights (Rocksprings Neighborhood Center) Bowling nights through May for teens ages 13–15. Call to register.

Apr. 30 & May 28, 706-613-3603, www.accleisureservices.com Youth Summer Art Camps (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Now registering for sessions beginning in June. Children will explore a wide range of art media in each session. Schedule online. 706-7694565, www.ocaf.com.

SUPPORT Alzheimer’s Caregiver Luncheon Program (Bentley Center) The Athens Area Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the third

Lyndon House Arts Center (293 Hoyt St.) 35th Annual Juried Exhibition, featuring work by area artists in a variety of media. Through May 8.

Madison County Library (1315 Hwy. 98 W., Danielsville) Clay sculpture by Barbara Bendzunas.

Through April.

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (434 S. Main St.) “Gary Hudson: A Memorial Retrospective,” an exhibit celebrating the life and work of the Abstract Expressionist painter. Through July 9. Reception Apr. 16.

Mercury Art Works (Hotel Indigo, 500 College Ave.) Vibrantly colorful figurative oil paintings by John Ahee. Through mid-May. Monroe Art Guild (205 S. Broad St., Monroe) “The Walton County Student Art Show,” featuring works by middle and high school students from Walton County schools. Through Apr. 28.

Morton Theatre (195 W. Washington St.) “Refusés,” an exhibit featuring works refused from the Lyndon House Arts Center’s 35th Juried Exhibition.

Through Apr. 19.

Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (34 School St., Watkinsville) 15th Annual Southworks Juried Art Exhibition features selected works in a variety of media produced by artists from around the country. Through May 8.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia “Bottlebrush Buckeye and Beyond,” an exhibit featuring 35 new works on botanical themes by Claire Clements. Through April.

UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries (William J. Thompson Gallery, S. Thomas St.) The Annual Georgia Sculptors’ Society Members Show.

Through Apr. 19.

UGA Visual Arts Building (285 S. Jackson St.) “The Art of The Georgia Review” showcases the varied works of visual art published by the journal and includes works by artists James Herbert, Terry Rowlett, Gaela Erwin and more. Through Apr. 29.

(285 S. Jackson St.) “University of Georgia Turns 225” celebrates the history of UGA through visual art, featuring paintings by the founder of UGA’s art school, Lamar Dodd, as well as works by artists George Cooke, Charles Frederick Naegle and Howard Thomas. Through April.

Tuesday of every month. Registration required and care will be provided for your loved one free of charge.

Noon–1 p.m. FREE! Eve Anthony, 706-549-4850 Domestic Violence Support Group (Call for location) Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and group at 6:30 p.m. Children are welcome for supper and childcare is provided during group. Call the Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331. Second and fourth Thursday of the month in Clarke County. First and third Thursday of the month in Madison County.

6–8 p.m.

Double Trouble (Clarke County Courthouse, 3rd Floor) Support group for those in the community with a dual diagnosis of mental health and chemical dependency issues. Peer chaired Mondays and Thursdays. 5:30 p.m. FREE! doubletroubleathens@hotmail.com Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for location) Childcare is provided. Call the Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331.

Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m.

Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Informal and supportive 12step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally.

Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org Grief Support Group (Council on Aging) Meeting every third Thursday each month. 2–3:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-549-4850 Mental Health Support Group (St. Mary’s Hospital) Meets in the lobby conference room.

Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m. 706-7835706, www.athensmentalhealth.org Nar Anon Family Meeting (Call for location) Meet every Thursday to learn about drug addiction and to speak with others whose lives are affected by it. Identity is protected, no dues, no fees. 7 p.m. FREE! 770725-5719 Overeaters Anonymous (Various Locations) 12-step meetings for compulsive eating disorders. All ages and sizes welcome.

Mondays, 5:30 p.m. at Nuçi’s Space.

Thursdays, 7 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Princeton United Methodist Church. FREE! 706-552-3194 Parkinson’s Support Group (Council on Aging) Meet up every fourth Monday for an open support group for those living with Parkinson’s Disease. 2:30–4 p.m.

FREE! 706-549-4850

ON THE STREET BikeAthens Sweepstakes (BikeAthens, Chase Street Warehouses) Purchase Jittery Joe’s bicycle-friendly coffee blend, “Alternative Fuel,” for a chance to win reward tickets for prizes including a classic, refurbished bicycle.

Through May 5, www.bikeathens. com Call for Musicians (ACC Library) The ACC Library is seeking performers for the 2010 Live! at the Library concert series. Accepting applications through May 7. www. clarke.public.lib.ga.us/arls/support/ liveatthelibrary.html Rent-A-Club Fundraiser Are you cultivating a meadow on your cul de sac? Is your shed in shambles? Rent a club to help get the job done! Students working with Habitat for Humanity building houses in New Orleans this summer are accepting bids to complete basic chores and services to help raise money for the project. Email rparish@gsc.edu to set up an appointment. f

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reality check Matters Of The Heart And Loins There is a young lady whom I will call Abigail. She and I have known each other for some time. We work in the same company, but not in the same department. We see each other fairly often, but not every day. I had expressed an interest in her several months ago, and although she seemed like she might be interested at the time, I basically blew it after a series of missed opportunities and wound up in the friend zone.

Enter Beth. Beth is a former co-worker who now lives in the suburbs, on whom I used to have a crush. I haven’t seen her in almost a year, at which time she was dating somebody.

About a month ago, I attended a conference and I saw Beth. She seemed to be with a different guy, but we got along well and the three of us, plus one of his friends, ended up at a table together for lunch at this conference. She seemed to make a point of sitting next to me, and we talked through the whole meal. After lunch, we all went down the street for drinks, where she continued to pay me a lot of attention, touching my arm and the like. I didn’t think much of it, because again, I thought she was dating the other guy.

She talked of missing the city, asked if she could come and visit me. I was a bit uncomfortable by now because the other fellow was visibly irritated. I mentioned that I would love to see her and that we could invite Bill, another former co-worker, along as well. I said this while smiling awkwardly at the guy she was with, trying my best to seem like I wasn’t trying to take her away. She did not respond at all to my comment about Bill. At one point the guy and his friend went outside to smoke, and she expressed to me that they were not together. She had, she admitted, been interested in him a couple of months ago, but he was afraid to ruin their friendship, so nothing came of it and she had lost interest.

The fact that they seemed to be together was mere coincidence. They worked together and she had carpooled with him and his friend, but now he was starting to get clingy and she was regretting it.

The men returned from their cigarettes, and we all headed back to the hotel.

When I saw Beth at dinner, she was again very touchy and suggested that I come to visit her where she lives sometime. We had a nice long talk; I avoided being committal in any way because of the presence of the guy and the possibility that she had merely drunk herself friendly, and then we parted ways for the night. When I saw her at breakfast, she was just as insistent that we see each other again.

I agreed, and we swapped numbers before parting. The next day, she texted me how nice it had been to see me and mentioned that she was eager to get back to the city again.

I responded, texting that she was welcome to visit any weekend and asked whether she was

going to get in touch with Bill or would she like me to? I have not yet gotten a reply.

Back at the office, Abigail asked me about my weekend, and when I told her everything, she said I had completely blown it by mentioning Bill in the text and that I should send another text, suggesting a specific date and definitely not mention Bill. Other friends seem to have the same reaction. I am worried that sending another message will seem desperate and clingy. What do you think, Jyl? Did I blow it? Should I send another message? Was Beth really interested or was she just trying to get away from the other guy?

God Please Not Again I wouldn’t say you have completely blown it, but for the love of Elvis you have got to stop being so clueless. This girl has flirted, she has made it very clear to you that she is not interested in the other guy, she has invited herself to visit you and you to visit her, and given you her phone number. What do you want—a written invitation?

Call her! Ask her out! Leave Bill the hell out of it! Let her know you are interested or ye shall be banished to the friend zone yet again.

I was sort of seeing this guy. We never got physical, but we were in the process of getting to know each other and feel things out. We had a lot in common and were obviously attracted to one another. There was some hand-holding and a bit of cuddling, but we talked about not wanting to get too involved too quickly. Basically I thought we were about to move forward, and suddenly he disappeared. Things got weird and I kept inviting him places, and he kept making excuses, and finally I gave up in frustration. Then a co-worker told me that I needed to get closure, and when I called him again he seemed really happy to hear from me. He came to visit me at work and asked me out to dinner. I was excited.

Things seemed to be moving again. Then after a week or two of talking every day, he blew me off when we were supposed to meet after work one night. Now I don’t know what to do. I think he’s great, and we have so much in common and we want the same things. I just don’t know how to keep him interested and move forward. I am very frustrated and I need some help. What’s your advice?

Alone Again Closure? Seriously? How much more closure do you need than a phone that doesn’t ring?

My advice is to find a guy who doesn’t have his head up his ass. It doesn’t matter how cute he is or how much you have in common, AA, because this guy doesn’t know what he wants. You have already wasted enough time.

Find somebody else.

Jyl Inov Got a question for Jyl? Submit your anonymous inquiry via the Reality Check button at www.flagpole.com.

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Real Estate Apartments for Rent $450-$470/mo. 1 extra lg. BR, walk–in closet, lg. LR, 650 sq. ft. Some apts. w/ HWflrs.

18–unit complex off Milledge.

On–site laundry facilities. (706) 207-9902 or (706) 835-8401. $575/mo., 1.5 mi. to campus, 2 B R / 2 P r i v. B A , G r e a t Condition, W/D, FP, Bus Line, Rent incl. Water, Trash & Lawn Maint., Safe Neighborhood, 145 C Sandburg St., Avail.

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2BR/2BA on College Station.

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Pets OK. $575/mo. (706) 369-2908.

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Incl. DW & W/D! Avail. August $650/mo. Call (706) 5466900 or visit www.Valerio Properties.com.

2BR/2.5BA. 256 Appleby Mews. Poolside, W/D, DW, porch, lg. BR’s, on Oconee Hill close to Mama’s Boy & the Greenway!Lots of room for little money. $695/mo. (706) 548-9797.

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3BR/2.5BA. 1st month free!

Great location. Townhouse on Milledge. Pool, sand volleyball, basketball. Incl. W/D, on bus line. Call Paul (678) 462-0824.

4BR/2BA apt. in house on Barber St 2 blocks from Dwntn. W/D, CHAC, front porch & rear deck. $1400/mo.

Lease & deposit req’d. (678) 794-5414.

8/1 pre-lease. 3BR/3BA avail.

8/1. Luxury townhouse at The Woodlands. Student mecca. Beautiful clubhouse, spor tsplex. Near UGA & D w n t n . P e t s f i n e . G re a t landlady! $1350/mo. Call (706) 714-7600.

8/1 pre-lease 2BR/2BA luxury Flat at Brookewood Mill. Sophisticated, private, beautiful pool, woodland creek. Near UGA/town. Pets fine. $900/mo. (706) 714-7600.

Ask about $100 signing b o n u s ! L o c a t e d o ff S .

Lumpkin, on Sleepy Creek Dr., near 5 Pts. 1 yr. old carpet, tile & paint. 2BR/2BA w/ FP, storage & backyd. Sm. pets OK. $725/ mo. Call (404) 281-6273.

Avail. May 1. 1BR barn loft in 115 wooded acres. 35 min. east of Athens. Wood/gas heat, organic garden. NS, Pets OK. (706) 338-1859, bro@ athens.net.

Apts. in Victorian home on Hill St. 3BR/2BA, $950/mo.

2BR/1BA, $750/mo. 2BR/1BA, $650/mo. 4 blocks from Dwntn. W/D, CHAC. Lease & dep. req’d. (678) 794-5414.

Best deal in town! El Dorado 2BR/1BA & studio apts. in Nor maltown. Free water, gas, basic cable & wireless Internet. W/D in 2BR units.

Dog runs. $420–$675/mo.

Joiner & Associates (706) 5497371, www.gojoiner.com.

Boulevard & Normaltown.

1BRs from $605-$750.

Avail. June & Aug. Call (706) 546-6900 or visit www.

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Downtown Apartments.

4BR/2BA. Fully updated. New kitchen. W/D, Deck. Won’t last long, rents fast! Call Stacy at (706) 425-4048.

Downtown Apartment.

1BR/1BA. Clayton St. above Helix. $575/mo.

Won't last so call Stacy today! (706) 425-4048 or (706) 296-1863.

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FTX Apartments.

Campus & busline within half a block. Near Milledge Ave. 2BR units. Pre–lease for Fall 2010. These units are always 100% leased so act now for low rental rates.

Call Stacy at (706) 4254048 or (706) 296-1863.

Ideal 5 Pts. location. 1BR/1BA. H e a t , H / C w a t e r, t r a s h service incl. $780/mo. Avail. now, preleasing Fall. 1660 S. Lumpkin St. Visit www. stilesproperties.com. Stiles Properties (706) 549-9600.

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Location, Location.

1BR/1BA. Close to UGA, Dwntn, UGA busline. Lg lv. rm., din. rm. & BR. Walk–in closet. Priv. parking. Complete Kit. $500/mo. (706) 546-0600, parkerandassociates.com Westside condos.

2BR/2BA, $600/mo.

Eastside quadraplex 2BR/2BA, $525/mo.

2BR/1BA, $490/mo.

Eastside duplex 2BR/1BA, FP, $490/mo.3BR/2BA, FP, $650/mo., corner lot. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 549-3222, (706) 353-2700 or cell (706) 540-1529.

Commercial Property Executive Office Park. 2500 West Broad.175 sq. ft. $125/mo, 600 sq. ft. $700/mo, 2000 sq. ft. $1850/mo. Full service office park. Rent incl. CAM charges.

Contact (706) 713-0039.

Historic Downtown Building. 3200 sq. ft.

Ample onsite parking.

Office/Commercial. Contact Stacy (706) 425-4048.

Athens Executive Suites.

Offices avail. in historic Dwntn bldg. w/ on–site parking. All utils., Internet, & janitorial incl.

Single or multiple offices avail.

Call Stacy (706) 425-4048 or (706) 296-1863.

20 acre ranches near El Paso, Texas. $12,900. $0 down, $99/mo. Owner financing, no credit checks. Money back guarantee. Free map, pics (800) 755-8953, www.sunset ranches.com (AAN CAN).

Leathers Building. Retail/ Office/Commercial. 1100 sq. ft. Front & rear entrance. $1400/mo. All inclusive. Call Stacy at (706) 425-4048.

Retail Suites for lease at Homewood Village.

1K–12,500 sq. ft. avail. For more info call Bryan Austin at (706) 353-1039 or visit www. sumnerproperties.net.

Wa re h o u s e s p a c e a v a i l .

Atl. Hwy. at Oconee River.

Finished, HVAC, garage door, fenced 1/2 acre, 1500–3200 sq. ft. $3–$3.50 per sq. ft. Call Cole (706) 202-2733.

Condos for Rent 1775 S. Milledge. 2BR/2BA on campus. Fireplace, all appls.

Front & backyd., 2 parking spots. Perfect location. On city/campus bus line. $650/ mo. Call (706) 540-2094.

2BR/2.5BA condo in Stones Creek. Barnett Shoals Rd. Avail. June 1. $750/mo. (706) 224-1400, (706) 743-3111.

2BR/2BA In–town luxur y!

Unique &huge! 1500 sq. ft.

W/D, lg. private patio. Quick, beautiful walkto Dwntn & UGA Arch. Must see! Lease/ buy $1100/mo. (706) 3723957. www.athensloft.com.

3BR/2.5BA w/ finished basement. Townhome off Riverbend. Pool & tennis. W/D incl. Avail. now for discounted short–term lease thru July for only $750/mo. Aaron (706) 207-2957.

Duplexes For Rent 2BR/1BA Woody Drive.

Newly renovated duplexes, beautifully landscaped, quiet dead–in street, perfect for everyone. Timothy school zone & close to every shopping need. 316 & the loop. $680/mo. (706) 5489797 or boulevard​property​ management.com.

2BR Duplexes in 5 Pts on Hampton Ct. & Highland Ave. $695-$725/mo. Avail. Aug. Call (706) 546-6900 or visit www.ValerioProperties.com.

2BR/1BA. $650/ m o . ,Milledge Cour t #20, 127 Riverdale. Avail. Aug. 1st. Great 5 Pts. duplex, tile BA, HWflrs., great location!

Visit boulevard​p roperty​ management.com. Call today (706) 548-9797.

2BR/1.5BA East Athens Duplex. Fresh paint, W/D, DW, range, fridge, trash & yard service incl. Pets OK. Avail. now! $550/mo. Call Mike toll free (877) 740-1514.

2BR/1BA. $500/mo, Duplex w/ fireplace. Avail. June 1st. 172 Laurie Dr. Off Cedar Shoals on Eastside. On busline, walkable to shopping. Call Dave (706) 201-9222.

Five Points.177 Southview Dr. 1BR/1BA. 900 sq. ft., H W f l r s , F P, W / D , $ 8 0 0 / mo. Avail. May or June.

(706) 546-1615 or www. athenstownproperties.com.

Let us welcome you home!

Central location, shopping. $675/mo. Avail. now! 2BR/1BA. 510 & 512 Sunset Dr. Lawn maintenance incl. Visit www. stilesproperties.com. Stiles Properties (706) 549-9600.

Houses for Rent $625/mo. Blocks from UGA c a m p u s , 2 B R / 1 B A , Ta l l Ceilings, HWflrs., Very Lg. BRs, W/D, Sm. Fenced–In Yd. Avail. Now. 145 Elizabeth St. Owner/Agent, Call Robin Dubios (770) 265-6509.

$525/mo., blocks from campus, 2BR/1BA, W/D, Lg. Living Rm., Flat Rear Yard, Avail. Now. 505 Willow St., Owner/Agent, Call Robin Dubios (770) 265-6509. $750–$1100/mo. 3BR walk to UGA updated houses.

Old world charm, modern amenities. Pets OK. Avail. Fall.

Email for list: luckydawg96@ yahoo.com.

1080 Oglethorpe. Upscale 2-3BR/1BA. Patio, lg. laundry.

Great local/condition, on bus line. Lawn maintenance possible. CHAC, computer wired. 1st mo. utils paid. Short term OK. $695–$795/mo. (706) 353-0708.

110 Whitehall Road, 2BR/1BA w/ lg. extra room. New Paint, HWflrs., HVAC, Pets OK w/ dep. $750/mo. Sec. dep. req’d. Dorian (706) 340-7136.

1BR cottage. Historic Blvd district. 15 min. walk to UGA/ Arches/Dwntn. Avail. 8/1.

Beautiful interior. HWflrs. New kitchen. Stainless steel appls.

Access to W/D. $650/mo. + utils.

(706) 296-5287 for more info.

1BR/1BA historic house.

Walking distance to Dwntn, UGA, 5 Pts. Screened porch, walled patio, high ceilings, vegetable garden, all appls, more! (706) 546-8093, clarkecountyline@gmail.com.

2BR/1BA Apts avail. 125 Honeysuckle Lane off Broad St. across from King Ave. On busline. GRFA welcomed. Water & trash incl. Central location.

Lease, deposit, references req’d. $450/mo. (706) 227-6000 or (706) 461-2349.

Avail Aug. 3BR/2BA. Lg. vaulted kitchen & lv. rm.

Beautiful HWflrs. All appls., W/D. Off–street parking, lawn maintenance. Some pets OK. Close to Dwntn/UGA. 430 Cleveland Ave. $1200/mo. Call (706) 338-6716.

3BR/2BA house. CHAC, W/D, fridge, carport. Close to Dwntn. 340 Lexington Heights. $750/mo. (706) 613-7242, (678) 232-7228.

A close–in cabin in the woods.

3BR/2BA. Open living, dining, kitchen. $900/mo. NS. Call Rose (706) 255-0472.

3BR/2BA. Lots of living space.

G a r a g e . C e n t r a l H VA C .

Refrig. Range. W/D hookups.

On Hwy 106, 15 min. from UGA. NS. $750/mo. + $750 dep. More info, pics at www.

PinebushNursery.com or (706) 614-8875.

3BR/1BA Located in Historic Blvd area. High ceilings, fenced yd., HVAC, W/D, etc. $1100/mo. Avail. Aug. Call (706) 254-1273.

3 B R / 2 B A . C e d a r c re e k .

Fenced backyd., gas grill, FP, wooded lot. Quiet family n’hood. Swimming community.

360 Sandstone Dr. $1025/ mo. & dep. (706) 319-1846, (706) 548-4819. GA. R. E. lic.

300830.

4BR/2BA. CHAC, FP, HWflrs, D W, f r i d g e w / i c e / w a t e r in–door, W/D. Lg. porch & yd.

Must have refs. 116 Whitehead Rd. $998/mo. (706) 714-1100.

1/2 mi. from Downtown. 1, 2, 3, 4BR houses & apts. located in the historic Blvd n’hood.

Please check out boulevard​ property​m anagement. com or call (706) 548-9797.

4BR/4BA house. $900 special! W/D, sec. sys., 24 hr. maintenance service, pets welcome, lawn & pest incl.

(706) 552-3500. Go to www. hancockpropertiesinc.com.

2–4BRs. 180 O’ Farrell, 734 Barber, 2535 Barnett Shoals, 1331 Dowdy Rd., 144 Hardin, 340 Barber, 195A Barrow St. Check out these great houses online at b o u l e v a rd ​p ro p e r t y​ management.com or call (706) 548-9797.

4BR/2BA. Big house, deck, fenced yard. 2 living areas, 2 kitchens, 2 offices. CHAC, DW, W/D, carport, lawn/pest incl. Pets welcome. Close to UGA/Dwntn. Recently remodeled. Avail July. Great Deal. $1250/mo. & deposit.

(706) 202-0858.

2BR/1BA “A” frame on Freeman Dr. Huge loft, CHAC, total electric. Move–in now, rest of mo. free. $525/mo. No pets. (706) 202-0147.

$675/mo. 2BR/1BA cottage.

610 Sunset Dr. Normaltown area. HWflrs, DW, W/D, micro.

Pets OK. Close to campus & Dwntn. Avail. 8/1. Call for Appt. (706) 355-9961.

2 B R / 1 B A . 1 b l o c k f ro m Greenway. Extra clean. $525/ mo. W/D hookups, fridge. Lg. backyd. & garden area. Small pets OK. Seeking responsible tenants. Avail. now! (706) 713-1184.

$ 1 2 5 0 / m o . H i s t o r i c Blvd n’hood. Very nice updated 3BR. CHAC, W/D, DW, fridge.

Huge screened front porch.

Walk/bike to UGA campus.

Busline. Incl. lawn & cleaning service. Avail. July 1st. (706) 255-0488 or email blvdchris@ yahoo.com.

2BR/2BA on 22 ac., 35 mins from Athens. Trails, creek, fish pond. Artist designed sunny house. CHAC, W/D, free well water. Neighbors organic farm. Pets welcome.

Ogelthorpe Co. Avail. immediately or 8/1. $650/mo.

Call Rose (706) 540-5979.

WELCH PLACE

4BR/2BA brick house w/ screen porch. 2 blocks from campus & busline.

Great yard. 360 Peabody Street. $1700/mo. Call Stacy at (706) 425-4048 or (706) 296-1863.

4BR/3.5BA. Townhouse. 3K sq. ft. Excellent condition.

Must see! Avail. Aug. Great price $825/mo. Eastside busline. (706) 769-3433 or email sjbc33@aol.com.

8/1 pre-lease. 3BR/2.5BA near GA Sq. Mall. Great family house. Gas FP. Priv. & peaceful. woodland creek, generous deck, spacious flr. plan, 2–car garage. Storage plus. Pets fine. $1200/mo. (706) 714-7600.

Boulevard Area Houses.

1, 2, 3 and 4BRs avail. for Aug. 1st. Starting at $575/ mo. Lease, dep. References required. Some fenced yards.

Pets OK. Call (706) 227-6000.

Blvd & ARMC area! 1, 2, 3BRs avail. Great locations, off–street parking, pet friendly, HWflrs. Call Sean (706) 425-9626.

Best rentals in Athens!

1–5BR houses, apts., condos.

In the heart of UGA/Dwntn/5 Pts. Avail. Aug. Going fast, call today! (706) 3692908 for more info.

Blvd & ARMC area! 1, 2, 3BRs avail. Great locations, off–street parking, pet friendly, HWflrs. Call Sean (706) 425-9626.

Dwntn Athens historic renovated. Occupancy Aug. 1st. Busline in front. 3 huge BRs/1 lg. BA. Lg. shower stall.

4 FPs, HWflrs. W/D. DW, stove, fridge, CHAC, din. rm., lv. rm.

Long hallway. 1600 sq. ft. Front wrap–around porch. Back screen porch. No pets. $900/ mo. 225 N. Ave. Storage shed, parking spaces. (706) 2969873. See bulldogrent.com.

First month free! 2–3BRs in quiet setting, off the beaten path. Sec. sys. incl.

W/D, DW, priv. deck. Mention this ad & pay no pet fee! ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 8 - 2 5 2 2 , w w w. dovetailmanagement.com.

Great homes with hardwood floors! 4930 Mars Hill Rd. Oconee Co. 3BR/2BA, $895/mo. 5 9 7 Dearing B St. off Milledge.

4BR/2BA, $1295/mo. 597 Dearing A St. 2BR/1BA, $625/mo. 606 Whitehall Rd. 3BR/1BA, $795/mo. 155 Henry Myer Rd. 3BR/2BA, $995/mo. (706) 546-7946, Flowersnancy@bellsouth. net. See virtual tours www. nancyflowers.com.

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Oconee Co. Fully fur nished, 3BR/2BA, remodeled home on 4 +/- acres.

New carpet, tile, remodeled BAs. Avail. now. $1200/mo. Call Christina Hammond, Realtor (706) 255-4731.

Nor thside 2BR/1BA, lg. lot, $600/mo. Hospital a re a 2BR/1BA, carpor t, fenced–in yard, $700/mo.

E a s t s i d e 3BR/2BA. Lg. yd., on dead–end street. $950/mo. 4BR/2BA w/ lg. yd. $1200/mo. 2 or 3BR/1BA w/ screened front porch, $700/ mo. Cedar Creek 4BR/2BA $950/mo. Oconee County 3BR/2BA. Lv. rm. w/ FP, din. rm., double garage, $975/ mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 549-3222, (706) 3532700, (706) 540-1529.

Preleasing for fall. 1, 2 & 3BR houses. Close to campus & Dwntn. Call (706) 255-0066.

We make house hunting easy!Classically simple 1, 2, 3, or 4BR homes avail. now! $595–$1313/mo. Lawn maintenance. Pet friendly.

Visit www.stilesproperties. com. Stiles Properties (706) 549-9600.

Wonderful 2BR/1BA private cottage. Lg. fenced yd.

Organic gardens. Bike to Dwntn. On busline. Perfect for responsible single or couple who would be willing to feed resident cat. Pets OK. Avail. now! $650/mo. (706) 224-8773.

Houses for Sale $124,950. 3BR/2BA totally renovated early 1900s farmhouse. Only 15 min. from Dwntn Athens. Perfect for musicians & artists. Call Chard Rader at Keller Williams Realty (706) 338-7058, (706) 316-2900. See photos at www. chardrader.com. $134,900. 3BR/3BA nice home on corner lot in Bridge Water subdivision. Very close to Dwntn. Call Chard Rader at Keller Williams Realty (706) 338-7058, (706) 3162900. See photos at www. chardrader.com.

3BR/2.5BA Eastside. Beautiful wooded lot, rocking chair front porch, shady fenced backyd.

Newly updated kitchen, roof May 2009. $139,900 or $1,100/mo. (706) 742-7594 or 180bentwood@gmail.com.

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370 Cleveland.

1BR/1BA. Convenient to everything. $97K. Go to www.

ReignSold.com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 372-4166, (706) 543-4000.

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461 Waddell “Dearing Oaks Condo Awesome In town Location $284K. Go to www.ReignSold.com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 3724166, (706) 543-4000.

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434 Meigs. 3BR/2BA. 1 Block from Big City Bread. $249,900. Go to www.ReignSold. com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 372-4166, (706) 543-4000.

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553 Castalia. 5 Pts. 100 yards from Jittery Joe’s. $235K. Go towww.ReignSold. com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 372-4166, (706) 543-4000.

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Studio 40. Walk everywhere 1/1 on busline adjacent to Intermural Fields $89,900. Go to www.ReignSold. com or Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty. (706) 372-4166, (706) 543-4000.

Pre-Leasing 1BR/1BA duplex. Half mi. to campus. HWflrs., high ceilings, W/D, DW, CHAC. Pets OK. $525/mo. Avail. 8/1.

(706) 369-2908.

2BR/1BA in 5 Pts. Great for Grad Students. Close to campus. W/D, DW, CHAC, Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $700/ mo. (706) 396-2908.

2BR/1BA house. 1/2 mi. to campus. Bonus rm. HWflrs.

W/D, DW, CHAC, fenced backyd. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $850/mo. (706) 369-2908.

2, 3, 4BR houses. 5 Pts. close to campus & other areas.

Check out our website at www. athenslease.com, or call (706) 410-6122.

Amazing renovated 5BR/3BA. 1/2 mi. from campus. 2 lv. rms., 2 kitchens, big BRs, huge deck, plenty of parking. DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $1950/mo. (706) 369-2908.

Five Points Fall Rentals. 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom houses & apts.

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Great 4BR/4BA house. 1/2 mi. from campus.Front porch, back deck, nice yd., DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1.

Special! $1500/mo. (706) 369-2908.

Tired of spending too much rent? 1, 2, 3, 4BR homes avail. in the Fall. $595–$1313/ mo. Lawn maintenance.

P e t f r i e n d l y. Vi s i t w w w. stilesproperties.com. Stiles Properties (706) 549-9600.

Roommates 2 roommates needed.

3BR/2.5BA at Milledge Place.

UGA Athens busline. $350/mo utils incl. Close to campus. No smoking/pets. Swimming pool.

Avail. now! (909) 957-7058.

Roommate needed. 2BR/2BA. S. Lumpkin near Macon Hwy. W/D, DW, fridge. Backyd. & FP. $375/mo. + 1/2 utils. On bus route. Call (478) 361-4999.

Room avail. immediately for student. Renovated house right behind ARMC. Biking distance to UGA. Fenced yd.

Pets OK w/ dep. $300/mo. + 1/3 utils. (404) 713-0655.

Relisted! Roommate needed ASAP for house off Pulaski St. Screened porch, W/D. Only a 10 min. walk from Dwntn. Only $250/mo. (706) 548-9744.

Rooms for Rent 3BR/2.5BA house. CHAC, W/D. $1125/mo. (706) 769-4155.

Avail. June 1st. 5 rms in Historic Cobbham house. CHAC, 2 kitchens, 2 BAs, W/D, multiple entrances, side decks, huge front porch. High ceilings, HWflrs, spacious rms. Graduate students only, pets by approval.

Fenced yd. 1 yr. lease, deposit, walk to town. (706) 424-0901.

Dashiell Cottages Inc. Move–in $75! (706) 850-0491. All amenities, Wifi. Enjoy our river community, 5 blocks to UGA. Enjoy the wildlife observation.

8/1 pre-lease. Student/ Grad student to share luxury condo at The Woodlands.

Beautiful grounds, spor ts mecca, pets OK. Conscientious land lady. $450/mo. (706) 714-7600.

Spacious, furnished BR. Quiet, close to campus, kitchen, laundry privileges. Shared BA, priv. entrance. No pets.

M students only. $275/mo. incl. utils. (706) 353-0227.

Avail. May!

Sub-lease 2BR/2.5BA. Very quiet, on Milledge Ave. Next to family housing. 1300 sq. ft. W/D, FP, wireless, cable. UGA busline. Pool, yard, pets. Avail. now–7/31. $700/mo. (706) 461-5102.

Beautiful, quiet, spacious, sunny 2BR. W/D, DW. Walk to Dwntn/UGA. Sublet June, or June & July. Perfect for Grad students, professionals. $900/ mo. Visit http://oppidanrealty. com/170-Bpoplar.htm, (706) 549-6861.

For Sale Businesses Downtown clothing store. New & used clothing. Avg. sales over the last 7 years is $358K. 50% + gross margin business.

Owner financing avail. $65K. (770) 426-7527.

Pillowtop Queen Mattress set. Never used. Still in factory plastic. $260. Full size mattress set. Never used. Still in factory plastic. $160. (706) 769-1959. Delivery avail.

Tables, chairs, sofas, antiques, clothes, records & players, retro goods, & more! Cool, affordable furniture every day.

Go to Agora! Your favorite ever ything store! 260 W. Clayton St., (706) 316-0130.

Miscellaneous Cer tified naturally–grown, grass-fed Angus beef for sale by half or side. $4.25/lb (hanging weight) Special promotion $3.50/lb. during April. 30 miles from Athens. indiancreekangus. com. (706) 384-2648.

Come to Betty for Louis Vuittons. Just in time for Spring!

On the corner of Pulaski & Clayton, next to Agora. Open 1pm–4pm daily. (706) 424-0566.

Yard Sales Huge sale! Furniture, bikes, TVs, housewares, baby gear, women’s/kid’s clothing, toys.

Proceeds benefit Athens Mothers’ Center. Sat. 4/17. 8am– 2pm. Tuckston United Methodist Church. 4175 Lexington Rd. Sat. 4/17. 8am–noon. 660 Reese St. Scooter, bikes, welder & torch, books, + lots of other stuff.

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Free 6 room Dish Network Satellite System! Free HD-DVR. $19.99/mo. 120+ digital channels (for 1 yr). $400 Signup Bonus. Call now (877) 415-8163 (AAN CAN).

Athens Piano School.

P re m i u m P i a n o L e s s o n s Guaranteed. All ages & levels welcome from beginners to advanced. Discounts for families & UGA students. Visit www.AthensPianoSchool.com or call (706) 549-0707.

Furniture New 5 piece cherr y BR set, $399. Queen Pillowtop mattress set, $170. (706) 6128004.

Music Services A Sharp Turn. Athens hot new jazz trio available for private parties, weddings, & any event seeking tight, straight–ahead jazz standards.

Contact (480) 600-9187.

Fret Shop. Professional guitar repairs & modifications, setups, electronics, precision fretwork. Previous clients incl.

R.E.M., Widespread Panic, Cracker, Bob Mould, John Berry, Abbey Road Live!, Squat. (706) 549-1567.

Looking for a fun, classy alter native to the typical wedding band? If you are looking for “YMCA” then Squat is not your band. If you want Duke Ellington, Ray Charles & salsa, then visit www.squatme.com/ weddings. (706) 548-0457.

Wedding Bands. Quality, professional bands. Weddings, parties. Rock, Jazz, etc. Call Classic City Entertainment. ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 9 - 1 5 6 7 . w w w. classiccityentertainment.com.

Featuring The Magictones— Athens’ premiere wedding & party band. www.themagictones.com.

Jobs Full-time Athens restaurant seeks experienced Chef-de-Cuisine/ Kitchen Mgr. FT availability only. Knowledgeable of health code implementation, ordering, scheduling, equip. maint., & line cooking. Email foxes69@ gmail.com w/ resume.

Opportunities All Cash Vending. Be the boss of your own local route w/ 25 new machines & candy for $9,995. Call today (800) 920-9563. Multivend, LLC. BO#200003 (AAN CAN).

All Cash Vending! Be the boss of your own local route w/ 25 new machines & candy for $9995. Call today (800) 920-9563. Multivend, LLC. BO#200003 (AAN CAN).

Does your daughter have symptoms of bulimia nervosa? Has your daughter injured herself on purpose?

Researchers at the University of Georgia Psychology Clinic are conducting a treatment study for teens w/ symptoms of bulimia nervosa & deliberate self harm. Open to teenage girls age 16–18. Receive $300 upon completion of study! For more info, pls email the Eating, Drinking, & Personality Research lab at the University of Georgia at bnstudy@uga.edu, or call (706) 542-3827.

Ear n $75-$200/hr. Media Makeup Artist Training for ads, TV, film, fashion. 1 wk. class.

Stable job in weak economy.

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Immediate openings available for sales reps! Pay ranges from $500–$2K/wkly. Sales experience a + but not a must!

Call Chris (770) 560-5650.

Earn $40! UGA researchers looking for F age 18 & older who purge at least twice/ mo. to participate in a 1–visit re s e a rc h s t u d y. C o n t a c t bnstudy@uga.edu.

Holiday Inn is seeking experienced qualified candidates for the following positions: Banquet Staff, Servers & a line cook. Please apply in person, 197 E Broad St. Athens, GA.

Free Advice! We’ll help you choose a program or degree to get your career & your life on track. Call Collegebound Network Today! (877) 8922642 (AAN CAN).

Maintenance person needed w/ skill sets for carpentry, light electrical & plumbing, sheetrock repair, painting, roof repair, & everything else to maintain houses/apts. FT/ PT avail. Please fax resume to (706) 316-2007.

Web Designer needed. Must have 2+ yrs of experience in designing/coding websites/ familiarity w/ using CSS grid framework, experience Photoshop & Dreamweaver++.

Email kate@jhousemedia.com for info.

Services Child Care E x p e r i e n c e d b a b y s i t t e r.

Graduating senior at UGA. References avail. upon request.

6+ yrs. experience. Avail. most wkday & wknd nights. Maggie (630) 253-1865.

Home and Garden Backyard Solutions. Get started on your Spring project!

Waterfalls, ponds, fences, decks, gazebos, porches, & more! Call Robin for free estimate! (706) 340-4492.

Perennial Lawn & Landscape. Full service maintenance, installation, sanding/topdressing, aeration, overseeding, hedge trimming, pine straw, mulch, cleanups.

Call (706) 255-6405.

Misc. Services Athens Ipod Repair & Salvage. Contact (706) 3728635 or (706) 296-1555.

Drop off at Agora. We do Iphones too!

Notices Messages Certified naturally–grown, grass-fed Angus beef for sale by half or side. $4.25/lb (hanging weight) Special promotion $3.50/lb. during April. 30 miles from Athens. indiancreekangus. com. (706) 384-2648.

Tattoos make you common.

Personals

High School diploma! Fast, affordable & accredited. Free brochure. Call now! (800) 532-6546 ext. 97. Go to http:// www.continentalacademy.com (AAN CAN).

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Mystery shoppers earn up to $100/day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments.

No exp. req’d. (800) 743-8535.

PT help needed. Apply within.

A-OK Cafe. Apply at 154 College Ave. after 3pm.

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Decatur needs a home. 10 yr. old male, Akita mix, loyal companion & good watchdog. Good health, low maintenance, housebroken, current on shots, has a tracking chip. Call (404) 849-6034, (706) 714-5075, (706) 746-3142.

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