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Singers Erin Thomas and Rebecca Loebe will share their folk and indie songs at Crimson Moon Cafe in Dahlonega.

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Award-winning band Nation & Blackwell will headline the Fiddlin’ at the Tracks bluegrass concert and cookout behind the historic train depot in Flowery Branch. Band members Chuck and Susan Nation are Hall Countians.

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Dreamworks, director David Soren and a hip voice cast including Ryan Reynolds, Maya Rudolph and Samuel L. Jackson overcome an implausible story to be a thoroughly enjoyable familyfriendly movie.

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Bluegrass concert in Flowery Branch

Fiddlin’ at the Tracks When: 6-9 p.m. July 20 Where: Historic train depot at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Main Street in Flowery Branch Cost: Free

BY LISA LASKEY

llaskey@gainesvilletimes.com The Flowery Branch Police Department will host “Fiddlin’ at the Tracks,” a free bluegrass concert and cookout featuring the band Nation & Blackwell on Saturday.

The inaugural event will be from 6-9 p.m. July 20 behind the historic train depot at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Main Street.

“This will be a familyoriented event so patrons are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket to relax,” Police Chief David Spillers said.

Hot dogs and s’mores will be offered while guests are encouraged to bring picnics.

A number of Main Street businesses will be open for the evening including Old Town’s newest business, Liberty Candy, which specializes in vintage candies and children’s toys.

Nation & Blackwell is an award-winning band whose members have performed across the country and will return to

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Award-winning bluegrass band Nation & Blackwell will perform a free concert from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the historic train depot in Old Town Flowery Branch. Band members, from left, are Jim Pankey, Susan Nation, Curtis Blackwell and Chuck Nation.

Ireland for a second tour in January 2014. Two of the band’s members, Chuck and Susan Nation, are Hall County residents. Chuck is the pastor of First Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, and Susan is a teacher at McEver Arts Academy.

Chuck Nation plays fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo and bass. He has won numerous awards including the Louisiana State Fiddle championship

Concert calendar This week

An Evening of Salsa and Merengue with Havana Son, Lawrenceville. 8 p.m.

July 19. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. $15. 678-226-6222,

and the 2012 Georgia State Championship. His wife, Susan, grew up in a musical family and sings and plays the upright bass. She was invited to perform at the Savannah Music Festival.

Together, the couple has played at the New Orleans World’s Fair, on television and on the radio locally and overseas.

“Chief Spillers came to my office recently and shared that he wanted to have a

auroratheatre.com.

The Jones Boys, Dahlonega. 8:30 p.m.

July 19. The Crimson Moon, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. $10 advance, $12 on day.

706-864-3982, thecrimsonmoon.com.

Robert Plant, Alpharetta. July 19. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $39.50-

bluegrass music concert in the city and that everybody told him I was the guy to talk to about that,” Chuck Nation said. “And he wanted it to be a family-oriented event that would give folks an opportunity to get together, eat some hot dogs, listen to some good bluegrass music and promote a wholesome and positive community atmosphere.”

The idea sounded good.

Nation found an acceptable

date and agreed to play.

“I’m excited to be a part of it,” Nation said. “I think it will be a great event. “ Band member Curtis Blackwell, of Otto, N.C., has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and was named one of the official Legends of Bluegrass by the International Bluegrass Museum in Kentucky.

Georgia native and Tennessee banjo champion, Jim Pankey, rounds out

$79.50. Call 800-745-3000 for time, RobertPlant.com or vzwamp.com.

Neal McCoy and Briana Tyson, Hiawassee. 2 and 8 p.m. July 19. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. Call 706-896-4191 for prices, georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Boz Scaggs, Atlanta. 8 p.m. July 19. The

the group. Pankey is a member of the Tennesseebased bluegrass group, Lone Mountain Band. He toured Ireland with Nation & Blackwell in the summer of 2012 and has recorded with many groups throughout the Southeast. Pankey is known for his claw-hammer style of banjo playing.

The band’s repertoire includes old favorites as well as modern songs and original material written by band members.

A “Touch a Truck” event will run in conjunction with the music. Specialized vehicles from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, Flowery Branch Police Department and Hall County Fire and Emergency Management Services will be on site.

Parking is available along Railroad Avenue, Main Street and in the city’s event lot beside Snelling Drive across the railroad tracks, on the left, in Old Town.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. Parking $10. 404-8765859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Jason Connelly, Dahlonega. 9 p.m. July 19. Shenanigans, 87 N. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-0114.

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goo music Dance to healthier life in weekly class Church marks National Dance Day on July 27 From staff reports A grassroots campaign encouraging Americans to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health and combat obesity culminates with an annual celebration on the last Saturday in July.

This year’s event falls on Saturday, July 27.

To mark the celebration, Cumming First United Methodist Church will host seven dance studios — Born to Dance, Cumming Dance Academy, Dancer’s Studio at Windemere, Fusion Dance, Sawnee Ballet, Still Point and Tir Na Tralee — in a full week of dance classes leading up to National Dance Day. Classes include ballet, broadway, tap, jazz, hip

hop, Irish and creative movement.

The free classes are for beginners starting at age 3. Classes during the week will be for 4:30-8 p.m.

Monday through Friday, July 22-26, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Classes will be at Cumming First United Methodist Church, 770 Canton Hwy., Cumming.

Following the weeklong classes, participants will celebrate National Dance Day with practice and then filming of the dances.

Filmed routines will be submitted to the Dizzy Feet Foundation website.

The “Everybody Dance Routine” will be at 9 a.m. with filming at 10 a.m.

Practice for the “Hip Hop Routine” will be at 11 a.m. followed by a noon filming.

For a complete list of classes, visit www. cfumcga.mobi or www. facebook/CFUMCGA or call 770-887-2900.

■■ Continued from CONCERT, 4 Mel Tillis and Kayla Leigh Armstrong, Hiawassee. 2 and 8 p.m. July 20. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. Call 706-896-4191 for ticket prices, georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

The Black Crowes and Tedeschi Trucks Band, Alpharetta.

6:30 p.m. July 20. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $35.50$89.50. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

Kathy Mattea “Calling Me Home,” Franklin, N.C. 7:30 p.m.

July 20. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC. 828-524-1598, info@ greatmountainmusic.com.

Jordan Covington, Duluth. 9:30 p.m. July 20. Wild Bill’s, 2075 Market St., Duluth. $25.

Gospel Music Show, Hiawassee. 2 p.m. July 21.

Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. Call 706-896-4191 for ticket prices, georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Yes, Alpharetta. 7:30 p.m. July 21. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

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Two singers, band to play at Crimson Moon From staff reports Folk songs and bluegrass tunes will flow from the stage of The Crimson Moon Cafe in Dahlonega this weekend.

Nashville-based folk singer-songwriter Erin Thomas and Virginia-born gypsy-souled, indie folk singer-songwriter Rebecca Loebe will perform at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at 24 N. Park St. in Dahlonega.

Tickets are $14 in advance and $17 the day of the show.

Together, these two enriched, admirably refreshing spirited young women will raise their voices to entertain area resident from near and far.

Following in their wake will be the band Greybeard.

This eclectic band has a repertoire of bluegrass and beyond, ranging from old time to gospel, blues to jazz and rock ’n’ roll to classical.

Greybeard will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 21.

Tickets are $4 in advance and $6 the day of the show.

For more information, visit www.thecrimsonmoon.com or call 706-864-3982.

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Erin Thomas, above, and Rebecca Loebe, right, will perform Saturday night at The Crimson Moore Cafe.

Concerts at Crimson Moon Cafe Who: Erin Thomas, Rebecca Loebe and Greybeard When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday Where: 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega Cost: $14 in advance, $17 day of Saturday show; $4 in advance and $6 day of Sunday show

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Artists frame past, present Georgia scenery Sautee Nacoochee Center displays landscape views

BY ANDREW AKERS

aakers@gainesvilletimes.com Scenes of family farms and Georgia landscapes are gracing the walls of the Sautee Nacoochee Center in two exhibitions featuring Georgia artists.

“Abandoned Rural America” is a collection of works from six different artists illustrating the disappearance of rural family homes and farms, especially in the South.

It features paintings, photos, prints and models of abandoned farmhouses and other rural artifacts.

“Each piece has a story to tell about our culture, the nature of change, hard work on the family farm and the simplicity of the country lifestyle,” states a description of the exhibition in the center’s newsletter.

The exhibition features works from Peter Muzyka of Madison, Lisa Wheeler of Greensboro, Eugene Swain of Buckhead, Charles St. John Dyer of Social Circle, Don Jolley of Augusta and Blake Smith of Athens.

“Landscapes, Seascapes and Other Escapes” features 40 original watercolors from Clarkesville’s John Kollock, who famously designed the “Alpine village” makeover of Helen in the 1960s. Kollock often paints local historical homes, courthouses and other scenes as well as landscapes of Sautee Nacoochee and surrounding areas.

The exhibition features a cross section of his work.

Also on exhibit in the center’s front hallway are drawings of Americana by Florida artist Reg Moore.

Every artist who has work displayed at the center is invited by a committee from the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association. Generally, artists are required to live within a 50-mile radius of the center and must submit a selection of works for consideration.

The center has more than 200 juried artists and hosts seven themed exhibitions a year.

The galleries are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays .The exhibitions run until July 28.

For more information, call the center at 706-878-3300.

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Above: The Sautee Nacoochee Center’s exhibition “Abandoned Rural America” features a variety of work from six different Georgian artists.

Top right: Eugene Swain’s model barn on display. Bottom right: Exhibition founder Peter Muzyka’s “The Red Roof” is featured in “Abandoned Rural America.”

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View ‘Heaven to Earth’ in Clayton From staff reports Main Street Gallery in Clayton will exhibit “Heaven to Earth,” paintings and sculpture in the upstairs gallery at 51 N. Main Street in Clayton.

The new exhibit features art by visionary painter Tommy Durham and garden “spirit” sculptures

by Georgia resident Mike Jones.

The “Heaven to Earth” exhibit runs until July 30.

Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Admission is free.

Durham began drawing as a child and has never stopped. Today, he starts each work with a detailed drawing and fills it in with acrylic paints creating an effect akin to stained glass work. It’s been noted there is a Chagall-like feeling to his compositions and perhaps a touch of Picasso.

Durham’s subject matter is always based on Biblical stories. He embellishes his pieces with extravagant and colorful flowers.

“I am just doing what God told me to do,” he said. “When I am doing artwork, I am happy and God is pleased.”

“The Presentation of Jesus” is an acrylic painting by visionary folk artist Tommy Durham. It is 40 inches high and 30 inches wide and featured in Main Street Gallery’s July show, “Heaven to Earth.”

Jones was born and raised in Georgia. He sculpts realistic and fanciful people and animals from granite and sandstone, an art medium to which he

has been dedicated for the past three decades. He is largely inspired by preColumbian indigenous art from around the world.

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Photo contest online in Braselton From staff reports The Braselton Downtown Development Authority is conducting an online photo contest for amateur and professional photographers.

Adopting the theme “Braselton: An American Hometown,” photographers

may submit up to three photos until July 20. Photos may include landscapes or buildings or appropriate subject matter taken in the past year. Finalists will be chosen by the DDA board and photos will be displayed in August.

The top three judged photos and a viewer’s

choice from the most “likes” on Facebook will receive prizes. Contest details are posted at www. downtownbraselton.net .

Enter by visiting www. facebook.com/Downtown Braselton. Denote the location of the photo.

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he is a man consumed by his passion for sculpting despite his ailment of painful arthritis.

“I create forms for spirits to inhabit,” he said.

Gallery owner Jeanne Kronsnoble said both artists are exciting new talents.

“Each has a unique style, a clear ‘voice’ and great passion for their art,” she said. “We are pleased at Main Street Gallery to present them in this exhibit, a first for both of them.”

Visit www. mainstreetgallery.net to view more photos or for more information.

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Square Dance Sock Hop, Gainesville. 8-10 p.m. July 20. First Presbyterian Church, 800 South Enota Drive, Gainesville. $6. 678-956-0287, acoley@ mindspring.com or lakeshoresquares.com.

Jordan Covington, Duluth. 9:30 p.m. July 20. Wild Bill’s, 2075 Market St., Duluth. $25.

Jason Connelly, Dahlonega. 9 p.m. July 19. Shenanigans, 87 N. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-0114.

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Erin Thomas and Rebecca Loebe, Dahlonega. 8:30 p.m. July 20. The Crimson Moon, 24 North Park St., Dahlonega. $14 advance, $17 on day. 706-864-3982, thecrimsonmoon.com.

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Landscapes, Seascapes and Other Escapes exhibit, Sautee. Through July 28. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. Visit snca.org for times.

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Dahlonega. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Sundays. July 19-21, 26-28 and Aug. 2-4. Historic Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. Adults $18, children and students $12. www.hollytheater.com.

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“Abandoned Rural America” exhibit, Sautee. Through July 28. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. Free.

Visit snca.org for times.

REVIEW, 10

DreamWorks Animation and first-time director David Soren transform a concept that shouldn’t work at all into a thoroughly enjoyable, family-friendly movie. There is an earnest attempt to provide escapist entertainment that encourages kids to aspire to something great and persevere until they achieve it. Couple that attitude with the movie’s exquisite animation, and “Turbo” is a winner.

“Broadway in the Park, Suwanee.” 8 p.m. July 26-27. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. Visit suwaneperformingarts.com for ticket prices.

Outdoor screening of “The Croods,” Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. July 25. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Pre-movie activities will be for children. Adults $7, students and seniors $5. 770-534-2787, TheArtsCouncil.net.

Big Thinkers Science Show, Flowery Branch. 10 a.m. July 24. 5989 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. 770-967-6737, goddardschool.com.

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Fourth Tuesday at Picnic Cafe, Dahlonega. July 23. Picnic Cafe, 30 Public Square, Dahlonega. Meet Holly supporters, actors and board members, and participate in the success of the Holly by enjoying lunch, beverage or dessert. Call 706-864-1095 for prices and time.

Gardening Class: Preserve the Harvest, Cumming. 2-3:30 p.m. July 22. Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming. 6:30-8 p.m. July 23. Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming. Explore canning, freezing and drying methods for making your summer bounty last. forsythpl.org.

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“Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” Jefferson. July 19-21, 26-28. Jefferson Community Theatre, 28 College St., Jefferson.Visit mainstreetjefferson.com for ticket prices.

“Barefoot in the Park,” Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. July 18. 301 Main St. SW, Gainesville. Free.

Babyland General Hospital, 300 Nok Drive, Cleveland. $15. 706-865-2171.

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‘Turbo’ uses kid-friendly formula JEFF MARKER jeffmarker@rocketmail.com

Film Review Perhaps the only feat more amazing than a snail racing in the Indianapolis 500 is a group of filmmakers making a good movie about a snail racing in the Indianapolis 500.

DreamWorks Animation and first-time director David Soren do exactly that with “Turbo.”

They transform a concept that shouldn’t work at all into a thoroughly enjoyable, familyfriendly movie.

That isn’t to say this is a great film. Beyond a completely implausible story concept, “Turbo” has to overcome numerous flaws, foremost among them is a lack of originality.

Turbo (Ryan Reynolds) dreams of being a racer and escaping the mundane and fearful life of a snail. One night, he is sucked into the nitrous-oxide system of a street racer and undergoes a physical transformation. The nitrous oxide fuses with Turbo’s blood cells and makes him incredibly fast. It also makes his eyes glow.

Those effects make a kind of sense. But Turbo suddenly has taillights, turn signals and a radio.

There is no way of explaining that. They are only there to set up jokes.

Turbo and his practical, discouraging older brother Chet (Paul Giamatti) are captured by Tito (Michael Peña), who, along with his brother Angelo (Luis Guzman), runs a taco stand in a run-down shopping plaza.

As fate would have it, when he isn’t being hounded by his own practical, discouraging

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From left, White Shadow voiced by Michael Bell, Smoove Move voiced by Snoop Dogg, Skidmark voiced by Ben Schwartz, Burn voiced by Maya Rudolph, Whiplash voiced by Samuel L. Jackson and Turbo voiced by Ryan Reynolds in a scene from the animated movie “Turbo.”

‘Turbo’ Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Michael Peña, Luis Guzman and Paul Giamatti Rated: PG, for some

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older brother, Tito races snails against the owners of the other businesses in the plaza. Turbo showcases his amazing speed, and soon Tito and Turbo set out to enter the Indy 500.

So a down-on-his-luck human character teams with an animal usually regarded as a pest to fulfill both of their dreams. Think of it as an American “Ratatouille.”

Tito and Turbo’s big dream is financed by the owners of the other shops, who hope Turbo

can save their dying businesses.

Think of it as an urban “Cars.”

Think of the Indy 500 storyline as, well, every other movie built around a climactic race.

This is an amazingly formulaic movie, but also a reminder of why these formulas exist: They work when the filmmakers do something fun with them.

In the case of “Turbo,” the animation is wonderful, particularly the scenes showing Turbo’s transformation and all of the racing scenes.

The voice cast is hip and hilarious, featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, Richard Jenkins, Michelle Rodriguez and Snoop Dogg.

My only bone to pick with the cast is the presence of Ken Jeong. He is not the only Asian actor in Hollywood, people. He is so overused here he voices a

female character. It’s a shame producers didn’t cast one of the many talented Hollywood actresses of Asian descent instead.

Yes, the movie suffers from these and other problems, and none of it makes any sense outside of a young child’s imagination.

But that is exactly why the movie works, because it conforms to kid logic rather than grown-up logic. Kids enjoy a freedom of imagination most adults can only experience vicariously, and ultimately that’s what the movie provides.

Perhaps what I like best about “Turbo” is it’s a genuine PG movie. The Hollywood trend for years now is to market PG-13 movies to kids and parents, but “Turbo” is truly fun for all ages.

There are only fleeting moments of scary peril. The rest of the action is of the

racing variety. And the entire story is told with an infectious innocence.

This is destined to receive mediocre reviews at best, because it isn’t made for critics.

“Turbo” is unapologetically for the kids and their parents, especially the Generation X parents who will get all of the subtle references.

There are no pretentions or aspirations to reinvent anything, only an earnest attempt to provide escapist entertainment that encourages kids to aspire to something great and persevere until they achieve it.

Couple that attitude with the movie’s exquisite animation, and “Turbo” is a winner.

Jeff Marker is head of the Communication, Media & Journalism Department at the University of North Georgia. His reviews appear weekly in Get Out and on gainesvilletimes.com/getout.

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12:30-2:55-5:20-7:45-10:10-12:35 Sun. 10:05-12:30-2:55-5:20-7:45-10:10 Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) Thu. 10:00-10:3011:55-12:25-12:55-2:20-2:50-3:204:45-5:15-5:45-7:40-10:05 Fri.-Sat. 10:00-10:30-12:25-12:55-2:50-3:20-5:155:45-7:40-8:10-10:05-10:35-12:30 Sun. 10:00-12:25-12:55-2:50-3:20-5:15-5:457:40-8:10-10:05-10:35 The Heat (R) Thu. 11:15-1:55-4:35-7:159:55 Fri.-Sat. 11:15-1:55-4:35-7:15-9:5512:35 Sun. 1:55-4:35-7:15-9:55 Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (R) Thu. 10:1512:10-2:05-4:00-5:55-7:50-9:45 Fri.-Sat. 10:15-12:10-2:05-4:00-5:55-7:50-9:4511:40 Sun. 12:10-2:05-4:00-5:55-7:509:45 The Lone Ranger (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 10:001:10-4:20-7:30-10:40 Man of Steel (PG-13) Thu. 10:30-2:00-5:309:00 Fri.-Sun. 5:00-10:25 Monsters University (G) Thu.-Sun. 11:001:30-4:00-7:30-10:00 Monsters University 3D (G) Thu. 11:30-2:004:30 Now You See Me (PG-13) Thu. 11:05-1:454:40 Pacific Rim (PG-13) Thu. 10:45-2:10-4:358:00-10:25 Fri.-Sat. 10:45-4:35-10:2512:30 Sun. 10:45-4:35-10:25 Pacific Rim 3D (PG-13) Thu. 11:15-1:405:05-7:30-10:55 Fri.-Sun. 1:40-7:30 Pacific Rim: An IMAX 3D Experience (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 10:15-1:10-4:05-7:00-9:55 R.I.P.D. (PG-13) Thu. 8:00-10:20 Fri.-Sat. 10:05-10:35-12:55-2:45-3:15-5:35-7:257:55-10:15-12:05-12:35 Sun. 10:05-10:3512:55-2:45-3:15-5:35-7:25-7:55-10:15 R.I.P.D. 3D (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 12:25-5:059:45 Red 2 (PG-13) Thu. 7:00-9:40 Fri.-Sat. 11:10-1:50-4:30-7:10-9:50-12:30 Sun. 11:10-1:50-4:30-7:10-9:50 This Is the End (R) Thu. 10:55-2:05-5:00 Turbo (PG) Thu. 10:00-12:15-2:304:45-7:00-9:15 Fri.-Sat. 10:0010:30-12:15-12:45-2:30-3:054:45-5:20-7:00-9:15-11:35 Sun. 10:30-12:15-12:45-2:30-3:05-4:45-5:207:00-9:15 Turbo 3D (PG) Thu. 11:00-1:15-3:30-5:458:00-10:15 Fri.-Sat. 11:00-1:15-3:30-5:458:00-10:15-12:35 Sun. 11:00-1:15-3:305:45-8:00-10:15 The Way Way Back (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 10:1012:35-3:10-5:35-8:00-10:25 White House Down (PG-13) Thu. 10:50-1:454:40-7:35-10:30 Fri.-Sun. 7:40-10:35 World War Z (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 12:00-2:405:20-8:00-10:40 World War Z 3D (PG-13) Thu. 7:05-9:45

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4:00) 7:20-10:05 Despicable Me 2 (PG) Thu. (12:30-3:00-5:30) 8:00 Fri.-Sun. (11:30-2:00-4:30) 7:00-9:30 Despicable Me 2 3D (PG) Thu. (12:00-2:305:00) 7:30-10:00 Fri.-Sun. (12:00-2:305:00) 7:30 Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (12:152:45-5:15) 7:45-10:15 The Heat (R) Thu.-Sun. (1:00-3:50) 6:409:30 The Lone Ranger (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (12:003:20) 6:40-10:00 Man of Steel (PG-13) Thu. (12:00-3:15) Monsters University (G) Thu. (12:45-3:25) 6:05-8:45 Fri.-Sun. (11:00-1:40-4:20) 7:009:40 Now You See Me (PG-13) Thu. (1:15-4:05) Pacific Rim (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (1:00-4:05) 7:10-10:15 Pacific Rim 3D (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (12:303:35) 6:40-9:45 R.I.P.D. (PG-13) Thu. 8:00 Fri.-Sun. (12:205:20) 10:20 R.I.P.D. 3D (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. (2:50) 7:50 Red 2 (PG-13) Thu. 7:00-9:50 Fri.-Sun. (1:05-3:55) 7:15-10:05 Turbo (PG) Thu. (12:00-5:00) 10:00 Fri.Sun. (11:00-4:00) 9:00 Turbo 3D (PG) Thu. (2:30) 7:30 Fri.-Sun. (1:30) 6:30 White House Down (PG-13) Thu. (12:30-3:45) Fri.-Sun. 10:00

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‘Despicable Me 2’ among top animated pics of 2013

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

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (PG) Thu. 10:00 Despicable Me 2 (PG) Thu.-Sun. 12:45-3:005:15-7:30-9:45 Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:00-3:155:30-7:45-10:00 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (PG-13) Thu. 10:00 The Heat (R) Thu. 1:30-4:00-6:45-9:30 The Lone Ranger (PG-13) Thu. 1:00-4:007:00-9:45 Pacific Rim (PG-13) Thu. 1:15-4:30-7:1510:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:30-7:30-10:15 R.I.P.D. (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:00-3:15-5:307:45-10:00 Red 2 (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:45-4:30-7:159:45 Turbo (PG) Fri.-Sun. 12:30-2:45-5:00-7:159:30 World War Z (PG-13) Thu. 2:15-4:40-7:059:35

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

The Conjuring (R) Thu. 8:15 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-

The minions of “Despicable Me 2” squeaked out another win at the box office last weekend, beating out the debuts of the Adam Sandler comedy “Grown Ups 2” and sci-fi fanboy flick “Pacific Rim.” The top five movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Hollywood.com, are: 1. “Despicable Me 2,” Universal, $43,892,895, 4,003 locations, $10,965 average, $228,376,775, two weeks.

2. “Grown Ups 2,” Sony, $41,508,572, 3,491 locations, $11,890 average, $41,508,572, one week.

3. “Pacific Rim,” Warner Bros., $37,285,325, 3,275 locations, $11,385 average, $37,285,325, one week.

4. “The Heat,” Fox, $14,002,080, 3,128 locations, $4,476 average, $112,365,557, three weeks.

5. “The Lone Ranger,” Disney, $11,506,100, 3,904 locations, $2,947 average, $71,467,292, two weeks.

Associated Press

4:00-7:00-9:35 Despicable Me 2 (PG) Thu. 12:00-1:30-2:204:40-7:15-9:35-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 12:002:20-4:40-7:15-9:35 Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 12:05-2:254:45-7:10-10:00 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (PG-13) Thu. 10:00-10:00 The Heat (R) Thu.-Sun. 1:30-4:15-7:0010:00 The Lone Ranger (PG-13) Thu. 1:35-4:005:00-7:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:35-5:00-8:10 Monsters University (G) Thu. 1:30-4:057:15-9:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:05 Pacific Rim (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 4:10-9:30 Pacific Rim 3D (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:00-7:05 R.I.P.D. (PG-13) Thu. 9:45 Fri.-Sun. 2:207:00 R.I.P.D. 3D (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 12:00-4:40-9:20 Red 2 (PG-13) Thu. 9:40 Fri.-Sun. 1:204:15-7:15-9:50 Rise of the Guardians (PG) Thu. 10:00-10:00 Turbo (PG) Thu.-Sun. 12:00-4:40-9:20 Turbo 3D (PG) Thu.-Sun. 2:20-7:00 White House Down (PG-13) Thu. 1:00-4:007:00 Fri.-Sun. 7:05-9:40 World War Z (PG-13) Thu. 1:15-4:10-7:10

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Popular musical hits Holly Theater Seven brothers compete for hearts of women on stage From staff reports

Photo courtesy of BreeAnne Clowdus

Bryant Smith portrays Jean Valjean and Natasha Drena portrays Fantine in the musical “Les Miserables.”

‘Les Misérables’ on Lawrenceville stage From staff reports Beginning its 18th season, Aurora Theatre will open its Brand Signature Series with the epic Broadway classic “Les Misérables.”

The Tony and Academy Award-winning motion picture will run from July 25 to Sept. 8. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Discount $20 matinees will be at 10 a.m. Aug. 14, 21 and 28 with not Wednesday night performances these days. Other tickets range from $30–$40.

Free parking is available on the deck attached to Aurora Theatre at 153 Crogan St. in Lawrenceville.

THEATER EVENTS THIS WEEK

“Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” Jefferson.

July 19-21, 26-28. Jefferson Community Theatre, 28 College St., Jefferson. Visit mainstreetjefferson.com for ticket prices.

“Headwaters Didja Hear,” Sautee. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Through July 21. Historic Gym, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. $6-$21.

Interns for Junior Theater Camp, Dahlonega. 1-4 p.m.

July 22-25. Historic Holly Theater, 69 West Main St., Dahlonega. Intern applications are being accepted for the Junior Theatre Camp. Interns should be ages 13 and older and should love to work with younger kids.

706-206-4516, jr.camp@hollytheater.com.

The Holly Theater is going to the backwoods of 1850s Oregon for the upcoming musical production of an audience favorite, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.”

The energetic and fun-filled show will be performed for three consecutive weekends: July 19-21, July 26–28 and August 2–4.

Shows are at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday matinees.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children and students. Tickets available at www.hollytheater.com Based on a popular movie, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” is the story of the Pontipee brothers who are living a rough and lonely existence on their woodland farm. The eldest brother, Adam makes the trip from the farm in the rugged Oregon territory countryside to town to pick up some goods for the months ahead, including a wife. He stumbles on

Take a walk in Gainesville, watch ‘Barefoot in the Park’ From staff reports Even with many of its theater majors off acting in summer stock across the country, the Gainesville Theatre Alliance assembled a talented cast of alumni and professionals for a free stage reading of Neil Simon’s romantic comedy “Barefoot in the Park” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18.

Patrons are invited to bring lawn chairs and a picnic for the reading in Gainesville’s Roosevelt Square, off the downtown square between the Brenau Downtown Center (formerly the Georgia Mountain Center) and the Hall County courthouse. Free parking is available on the square and in the parking garage.

Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy follows the lives of newlyweds Paul Bratter, who is Mister

Straight, and his new wife Corie, who is an effervescent free spirit and won’t let anything disturb her romantic bliss. As the ecstasy of the honeymoon gives way to the reality of setting up housekeeping in a fifth-story Greenwich Village walk-up, the harmony of marriage turns to comical discord.

The Gainesville Theatre Alliance is the nationally acclaimed collaboration of the University of North Georgia, Brenau University, theater professionals and the northeast Georgia community. Formed in 1979, GTA has won national and state awards for excellence and served a record audience of more than 25,000 patrons last season. About 80 people attended last month’s reading of the original play “The Bra and Panty Club.”

‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday July 19-21, July 26-28 and Aug.2-4 Where: Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega Cost: $18 adults and $12 for children

Milly, a serving girl with passion and sass, who falls for his sweet talk about the farming life. They are quickly married, but when Milly returns with Adam to his home, she finds there are six rowdy brothers living there.

Milly valiantly attempts to civilize the brothers so they can find brides of their own.

But Milly’s plan backfires when the brothers decide

to go find six women to be their brides. What follows is a hilarious series of events full of dancing, fighting and even kidnapping.

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” is full of comedy, show-stopping dances and charming melodies including “Wonderful, Wonderful Day,” “Bless Your Beautiful Hide,” “Sobbin’ Women,” and “Goin’ Courtin’.”

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Host Pastor……….Rev. Marshall Dale Youth Pastor…….....……..Cameron Woodard Song Leader………...…..…Mr. Ken Martin Children’s Ministry...............Andee Courson Evangelist...............Dr. Phil DeMore Special Music Monday Night 7:30...The Sunrise Trio Friday Night 7:30.........The Maxwells Saturday Night 7:30...........Silver City Campmeeting starts on Sunday evening at 6pm with “Shattered” a community youth service followed by a movie on the lawn at dark. Everyone invited.

Beginning Monday, July 21, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

And running through Sunday, July 28, 2013 Services 11:00 am & 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday

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is an alumnus of the first Aurora Theatre Apprentice Company.

Performing for the From staff reports inaugural Aurora Comedy Last season, Aurora Nights will be headliner Big Theatre discovered its Kenney. He will be joined patrons love to

by Robin Henry laugh every night and Karen Hilton. of the week and The trio will perform not just on Friday at 7:15 and 9:15 night. Therefore, p.m. Saturday, July Funny Fridays is 20, on the square evolving into Aurora in downtown Comedy Nights.

Lawrenceville.

Comedienne Tickets are $18.

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Etc. events This week

Educational Book Sale, Gainesville.

5-9 p.m. July 18. Gainesville Vineyard Church, 129 Bradford St. NE, Gainesville. Thirty local homeschool families are selling used homeschool curriculum, books and educational materials for grades Pre-K to 12. hersheyrules@ bellsouth.net.

Square Dance Sock Hop, Gainesville. 8-10 p.m. July 20. First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville. $6. 678-9560287, acoley@mindspring.com or lakeshoresquares.com.

Town Hall Meeting for Veterans

Arts events This Week

North Georgia Arts Guild, Clayton.

Third Thursday each month, coffee and discussion. 60 Main St., Clayton.

Upcoming

66th annual Members’ exhibition, Gainesville. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 through Dec. 1. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE,

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Programs, Gainesville. 2 p.m. July 21.

Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, 5735 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville.

770-887-0051, discovercedarhill.org or veteransheartgeorgia.org.

Fourth Tuesday at Picnic Cafe, Dahlonega. July 23. Picnic Cafe, 30 Public Square, Dahlonega. Meet Holly supporters, actors and board members and participate in the success of the Holly by enjoying lunch, beverage or dessert. Call 706-864-1095 for prices and time.

Mixer and Speed Dating, Gainesville.

7:30-9:30 p.m. July 23. 131 Bradford St. NW, Gainesville. $20.

Requires reservation and will have a maximum of 30 attendees. 770539-4049, cocktailsconversations. wordpress.com.

Upcoming

Gainesville. Free.

Garden members. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Summer Exhibitions, Gainesville.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Through Aug. 17. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free. qvac.org.

“Dale Kennington: Power of the Moment” exhibit, Demorest. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Through Aug. 22. 567 Georgia St., Demorest. Free. 706-778-8500 ext.

1011, dwhite@piedmont.edu.

“Bags and Cuts,” Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27. Farm Bureau, Gainesville. Help provide 400 book bags, school supplies and hair cuts to children in kindergarten through 12th grade. 770-539-3472, myeterno@gmail.com.

National Dance Day, Cumming. 9 and 11 a.m. and Noon. July 27.

Cumming First United Methodist Church, 770 Canton Highway, Cumming. 770-887-2900.

Lucky Dog Casino Night, Dawsonville. 6:30-10 p.m. July 27. Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Museum, 415 Ga. 53 E, Dawsonville. Benefits Dawson Animal Shelter. $50. 706-216-9895.

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Ongoing

“Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life,” exhibit, Atlanta. May through October. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, November through March; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

April through October. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. $18.95 adults, $12.95 children 3-12, free to children 3 and younger and to

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FAMILY EVENTS THIS WEEK

Camp Shakespeare, Atlanta. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Through July 19 for “As You Like It” and “Twelfth Night.”

July 22 through Aug. 2 for Julius Caesar and Hamlet. $500. Georgia Shakespeare Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-504-3401, gashakesppeare.org.

Camp Cabbage Summer Craft Class, Cleveland.

10-11:30 a.m. Through July 19. Cabbage Patch Kids Babyland General Hospital, 300 Nok Drive, Cleveland. $15. 706-8652171.

“Rabbit on the Moon and the Other Animals of

OUTDOORS EVENTS THIS WEEK

Moonlight paddle, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m.

July 19, Aug. 16, Sept.

20 and Oct. 25. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Trained instructor will lead group paddle. $15. 770-2877888, lckc.org.

Summer Sprints Regatta, Gainesville. 8 a.m. July 20. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville.

Registration deadline noon July 18. $25. lckc.org.

Gardening Class: Preserve the Harvest, Cumming.

2-3:30 p.m. July 22.

Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming. 6:30-8 p.m. July 23. Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming. forsythpl.org.

Adult kayak class, Gainesville. 6-8 p.m.

the Summer Night Sky,” Dahlonega. 8 p.m. July 19 and 26. Coleman Planetarium, Health and Natural Sciences Building, University of North Georgia, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Free. jjones@northgeorgia.edu.

Scale Model of Our Solar System tour, Gainesville. 10 a.m. July 20. Gainesville Square, Gainesville. fasterlock@att.net.

Movie Under the Stars “Wreck It Ralph,” Braselton.

July 20. Harrison St, Braselton. Free.

Big Thinkers Science Show, Flowery Branch. 10 a.m. July 24. 5989 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. 770-967-6737, goddardschool.com.

UPCOMING

Outdoor screening of “The Croods,” Gainesville.

7:30 p.m. July 25. The Arts Council Smithgall

July 23 and 25, 10 a.m. to noon July 27. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. $75. 770-2877888, lckc.org.

UPCOMING

Guide to Terrariums Class, All Pike locations.

10 a.m. July 27. All Pike Nursery locations. Learn how to build and care for a terrarium. Free. pikenursery.com.

Adult kayak class, Gainesville. 6-8 p.m. July

Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville.

Pre-movie activities will be for children. Adults $7, students and seniors $5. 770-534-2787, TheArtsCouncil.net.

Community Backto-School Celebration, Cumming. 2-7 p.m. July 27. The Collection at Forsyth, 410 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming. collectionforsyth.com.

Summer Theater Camp, Oakwood. July 29 through Aug. 2. Sterling on the Lake, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch.

Ages 6-17. Daily camp classes are $225 for nonresidents of Sterling and $210 for residents.

Instruction on acting, singing, public speaking and stage movement.

Registration packets available at clubhouse during business hours or visit fifthrowcenter.com for registration forms.

29 and Aug. 1., 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 3. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. $75.

770-287-7888, lckc.org.

Fall season of the BBI Junior Olympic Program, Gainesville. 7 p.m.

Aug. 13. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Introductory program to flatwater sprint canoe/kayak for ages 10-15. $95. 770287-7888, lckc.org.

Peek at exotic, native reptiles Museum hosts Reptile Day on Saturday From staff reports Visitors to Fernbank Museum’s annual Reptile Day will have a close personal view of dozens of lizards, snakes, turtles and even a few amphibians from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 20.

A variety of reptiles — exotic and native to Georgia — will be on display in the Museum’s Great Hall. Some animals also will be available for visitors to touch. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions and learn more about the importance of these exceptional animals.

Fernbank educators will feature some of the cool critters from the museum’s live animal collection in special Remarkable Reptile presentations at select times.

Not everything involves a live animal, though. For the skittish and stylish, visitors can enjoy making faux snakes during Fernbank’s snake bracelet craft activity.

For Get Out

A variety of lizards, like the one above, may be viewed up close and personal during Fernbank Museum’s annual Reptile Day on Saturday, July 20.

Reptile Day is included with Museum admission, which is free for members, $17.50 for adults, $16.50 for students and seniors, $15.50 for children ages 3-12, and free for children ages 2 and under.

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

For more information and tickets, visit fernbankmuseum.org or call 404-929-6300.

SEVEN BRIDES for SEVEN BROTHERS

322 Academy Street NE Gainesville, GA 30501 770-297-5900 www.negahc.org Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm

July 19-21, July 26-28, & Aug. 2-4 Fri & Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2 pm

Tickets: Adults $18.00 Children & Students $12.00 To buy tickets or for more information, click on www.HollyTheater.com

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