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on the web www.funny-scenes.com

You remember the episode where everyone was like “omg, that’s so funny”? You can probably find it here. Type in a favorite sitcom or movie and the scene plays out in stills and subtitles.

Sometimes, a little liberty has been taken to make it even more lol.

music

The award-winning University of North Georgia Golden Eagle Band will bring its unique musical and visual program to Gainesville.

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movies

As if we needed yet another remake, or for that matter, a slasher horror flick.

“Evil Dead” drags on like a zombie’s rotting leg.

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The Associated Press

arts

The long-running popular musical “Brigadoon” will be performed at the Holly Theater in Dahlonega.

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Looking for something keep the kids occupied over the summer break? There is sure to be a camp for every interest and ability in North Georgia.

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outdoors

The Hall County Spring Plant Expo is set for this weekend complete with food, antiques and guest speakers.

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Gainesville Parks & recreation

Adventure Close to Home Day Camps Sports Camps Specialty Camps Travel Camps

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arts events

concert calendar

This Week

This week

The 2013 Brenau Collaborative, Gainesville. April 5 through May 5.

Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. April 13. Brenau University Galleries, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville.

Featuring undergraduate juried and senior projects and portfolios. Free.

770-534-6263.

Fungi by Fun Gals: Art, Identification, and Culture of Mushrooms and Fungi, Sautee. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6.

The Gourd Place, 2319 Duncan Bridge Road, Sautee. Educational exhibit and talks by Olga and Tradd Cotter of Mushroom Mountain. Art

by Antonia Reed, Sarah Samsel, Priscilla Wilson and Patty Workman.

706-865-4048, www.gourdplace. com.

Gallery Grand Opening, Gainesville.

5 p.m. April 10. 118 Main St. SW Suite No. 4, Gainesville. Free. www. gallerysq.com.

Art and Antique Festival, Commerce.

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. First Saturdays and Sundays. Commerce Crossing, Pottery Factory Drive, Commerce.

706-335-6352.

etc events This week

White County Historical Society meeting, Cleveland.

7:30 p.m. April 4. Historic Courthouse Museum, 85 S. Main St., Cleveland. Guest speaker for this program will be Dinah Peevy, Biology professor at Tallulah Fall School.

Volunteers wanted, Dahlonega. April 5-21. The Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. Volunteer for concessions or ticketing duties and get two free tickets for any Holly Theater Company Production. www. hollytheater.com Pancake Breakfast, Lawrenceville. 8 a.m. April 6. EAA Sport Aviation Center, 690 Airport Road, Lawrenceville. $6. 404-3147573, jlevine@bellsouth.net.

Homeschool Curriculum Fair, Cornelia. April 6. 10 a.m. to noon. Cornelia Christian Church, 1244 441 Byp, Cornelia. 706-968-0985.

Yuxi Liu Recital, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. April 5. Banks Recital Hall, Burd Center for the Performing Arts, 429 Academy St., Gainesville.

Free. 770-538-4764, www.brenau.edu/music.

Gran’Daddy Junebug, Dahlonega. 9-11 a.m. April 6. The Crimson Moon Cafe, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. 706-864-3982, www.thecrimsonmoon.com.

Elise Witt Concert and Workshop, Sautee. 1 p.m. workshop, 7:30 p.m. concert. April 6. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee.

Arielle Crumley and Terri Greene recital, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. April 6.

John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Banks Recital Hall, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Free. 770-538-4764, www.brenau.edu/ music.

Lindsey Brakhage senior voice recital, Demorest. 7:30 p.m. April 6.

Piedmont College, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. Free.

Scrapomatic, Dahlonega. 8:30 p.m. April 6. The Crimson Moon Cafe, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. $22-$25. 706-864-3982, www. thecrimsonmoon.com.

LeAnne Nicholson masters recital, Dahlonega. 3 p.m. April 7. Gloria Shott Performance Hall, University of North Georgia Dahlonega campus, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 706-864-1423.

Chad Bowmar, Gainesville. 6 p.m. Every other Tuesday starting April 9. Pueblos, 3630 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 678-450-4500 Golden Eagle Band performance, Gainesville. 7 p.m. April 9. Curtis Hall gymnasium, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville. Free. 706-864-1423.

Georgia Poetry Circuit Reading, Gainesville. 12:30 p.m. April 9. John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Banks Recital Hall, 429 Academy St., Gainesville.

Free. 770-534-6179.

History Forum “Making Music in Northeast Georgia,” Gainesville. 7 p.m. April 9. 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free for members, $3 for nonmembers. 770-297-5900, www.negahc.org or e-mail jcarson@brenau.edu.

Flower Arranging Unit 5: Creative and Miniature Design, Athens. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 10. Visitor Center, Classroom 2, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens. $45. 706-5426156.

Upcoming

Chattahoochee Chain Gang, Cleveland. 9 p.m. April 12.

Grant Street Music Room, 583 Grant St., Clarkesville.

Clermont North Hall Lions Club pancake breakfast,

Clermont. 7-11 a.m. April 13.

Lions Club Building, 200 Spring St., Clermont. 678616-4778, jbradyga@yahoo. com.

Hug-a-Tree and Survive, Gainesville. 9:15 a.m. April 13. Meeting room of the Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville.

770-532-3311 ext. 114 or 116, www.hallcountylibrary. org.

Second annual “Rockin Rides” Auto Show Fundraiser, Flowery Branch. 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. April 13. Davis Middle School, 4450 Hog Mountain Road, Flowery Branch. Bring your cars, trucks and bikes. $15 vehicle registration fee, $25 vendor booth fee and free admission. Registration 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 770-9653020.

Fourth annual Cars For A Cure, Lula. 10 a.m. April 13. Country Living Ace Hardware, 4336 Cornelia Highway, Lula. $20 per vehicle. All proceeds benefit Hall County Relay for Life.

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The Brenau Student Fashion Show, Gainesville. 4:30 p.m.

April 13. Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Free. 770-5346240.

Family Day “Make a Joyful Noise,” Gainesville. 1-4 p.m.

April 14. 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free. 770297-5900, www.negahc.org or email jcarson@brenau. edu.

East Hall Self Defense Krav Maga courses, Flowery Branch. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

April 16. Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 J M Turk Road, Flowery Branch.

“Strong!,” film screening Gainesville. 7 p.m. April 18. Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SE Gainesville. The Tour of Independent Filmmakers. www.theartscouncil.net/ independentfilms.html.

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Prepare Basketball Clinic, Flowery Branch.

10:30 a.m. to noon.

Saturdays. Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch. Ages 6-17. $20 per session. 770-965-7140 or 678-588-2111.

Lakeview Academy Summer Athletic, Extracurricular and Academic Camp, Gainesville.

April 29 through Aug. 9. Lakeview Academy, 796 Lakeview Drive, Gainesville. For ages 4-18. $50-$150 for camps, $150 and up for academic summer programs which students can receive up to 1 college credit. Call for a complete lists of camps.

678-973-3960, www. lakeviewacademy.com/ SummerPrograms.

Young Explorers Travel Camp, Gainesville. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 20-24.

Martha Hope Cabin, 528 Prior St. NE, Gainesville.

Field trip each day of the week to Consolidated Gold Mine in Dahlonega, Turner Field Tour (Home of the Atlanta Braves), Lunar Mini Golf and Picnic, Stone Mountain and Zoo Atlanta.

Ages 6-12. $150-$200.

Register by May 16. 770531-2680, www.gainesville. org.

Sports Camp, Gainesville.

9 a.m. to noon. May 28-

31. McEver Elementary School, 3265 Montgomery Drive, Gainesville; 6-8:30 p.m. June 3-7. ChicopeeJones Elementary field, Sixth Street-chicopee, Gainesville; 6-8:30 p.m.

July 8-12. Mt. Salem Baptist Church, 6152 Mount Salem Circle, Flowery Branch. For children in grades kindergarten through fifth. www.ctscmission.org.

Baseball Camp, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to noon.

May 28-31. City Park, Gainesville. Grades 1-8. $85-$115. Register by May 24. 770-531-2680, www. gainesville.org.

Discovery Day Camp, Gainesville. 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. May 28 through July 26.

Gainesville Middle School, 1581 Community Way, Gainesville. Themed arts and crafts, plenty of fun games, swim days at Frances Meadows Aquatic and Community Center, movie days and weekly field trips. Ages 6-12. $85$115. 770-531-2680, www. gainesville.org.

Teen Camp, Gainesville.

1-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. May 28-31 and July 29 through Aug. 2.

Gainesville. Ages 11-14. $150-$200. Register by May 23 and July 25. 770531-2680, www.gainesville. org.

Hall County Library Summer Reading Program, Gainesville. Hall County Library, Gainesville. For all ages. Register May

29 through July 27. Call for more details 770532-3311 ext. 126, www. hallcountylibrary.org.

Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club Summer Day Camps, Gainesvile. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 3.

Ages 7-14. Learn basic paddling skills in canoes and kayaks. Games, swimming and Barge Day are highlights. Rate for nonmembers is $150 on or before May 18 and $165 after May 18. www.lckc. org, 770-287-7888, email info@lckc.org.

Softball Camp, Gainesville.

9-11 a.m. June 3-6. Lanier Point, 1530 Lee Waldrip Drive, Gainesville. Grades 1-8. $80-$110. Register

by May 31. 770-531-2680, www.gainesville.org.

Water Week, Gainesville.

June 3-7. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $110-$140. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Soccer Camp, Gainesville.

10 a.m. to noon. June 3-7 and 10-14. Allen Creek Soccer Complex,

2500 Allen Creek Road, Gainesville. Ages 4-5. $65$90. 770-531-2680, www. gainesville.org.

Kids on the Go Travel Camp, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 3-7 and July 22-26, 9 a.m. to noon.

June 17-21. Martha Hope Cabin, 528 Prior St. NE, Gainesville. Ages 6-12. $150-$200. Register by July 25. 770-531-2680, www.gainesville.org.

Lake Lanier Rowing Club Summer Camp, Gainesville.

9-11 a.m. Mondays, Wenesdays and Fridays.

June 3-28 and July 8-26. for middle school and high school students interested in learning the sport of rowing. Ages 13-18. $50 per week, $200 for the full summer. 785-770-7888, blransom@mindspring. com.

Baton Camp, Gainesville.

8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

June 3-7 and 17-21.

Gainesville Middle School, 1581 Community Way, Gainesville. Campers will learn the basics of baton plus dance from a University of Georgia

majorette and experienced featured twirlers. In addition to learning twirling and dance, campers will also have the opportunity to swim at Frances Meadows Aquatic and Community Center. Ages 5 and older. $75-$100. 770531-2680, www.gainesville. org.

Princess Camp, Gainesville.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3-7 and July 15-19. Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Princesses will learn ballroom dancing and visit Anastasia’s Tea room for high tea, visit Interactive Neighborhood for Kids for Princess play time, visit Medieval Times to watch knights battle for their honor. Ages 4-8. $100$135. 770-531-2680, www. gainesville.org.

Vet Camp, Gainesville. 1-4 p.m. June 3-7 and July 22-26, 9 a.m. to noon. June 17-21. Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville.

Campers will visit various animal hospitals, the Humane Society of

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Northeast Georgia, Yellow River Game Ranch. Ages 6-12. $100-$135. Register

by May 30, July 13 and July 18. 770-531-2680, www. gainesville.org.

Super Skillz Soccer Camp, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to noon. June 3-7. Allen Creek Soccer Complex, 2500 Allen Creek Road, Gainesville. Ages 4-14. $165. www.laniersoccer.org.

Elite Basketball Camp, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3-6. North Hall High School, 4885 Mount Vernon Road, Gainesville. $100. 770-983-7331 ext 7245.

Lollipop Summer Camps, Dawsonville. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 through Aug. 6. 130 Industrial Park Road, Dawsonville. $35 for each camp. Call for more information. 706-216-2032.

Art Camp “An Explosion of Worship,” Hall County.

6-8:30 p.m. June 5-8.

Explore the life of David revealed in the Psalms.

Kids will respond in worship through mosaics, journaling, music, dance, song, collage, pottery, painting, photography and videography. www. thehighlandschurch.net.

Wilderness Survival, Gainesville. June 10-14.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $110$140. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org.

Extreme Creek Week, Gainesville. June 10-14.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $165$185. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org.

Summer Day Camps, Gainesville. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 10-21.

Northeast Georgia History Center, 332 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. For rising 4th-6th graders. 770-2975900, www.negahc.org.

Chef Camp, Gainesville.

9 a.m. to noon. June 1014 and July 8-12. Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Campers will learn what it takes to

operate a restaurant as with a visit to Cheddar’s Casual Café and Texas Road House. Ages 6-12. $90-$120. Register by June 6 and July 5. 770-5312680, www.gainesville.org.

Outdoor Adventure Camp, Gainesville. 1-4 p.m. June 10-14 and July 8-12.

Martha Hope Cabin, 528 Prior St. NE, Gainesville.

For kids interested in learning about outdoor recreation. Campers will participate in various fun outdoor activities which include: Hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, fishing, and disc golf. Ages 8-12. $135-$170. Register by June 6 and July 5.770-5312680, www.gainesville.org.

Top Spinners Tennis Camp, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to noon.

June 10 through July 18.

City Park, Gainesville. Ages 6-15. $75-$100. 770-5312680, www.gainesville.org.

KPS All Pro Camp, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to noon.

June 11-13. City Park, Gainesville. Ages 6-18. $90-$120. 770-531-2680, www.gainesville.org.

A Heap of Herps snake camp, Gainesville. June 1721. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $110$140. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org.

Outdoor Leadership, Gainesville. June 17-21.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $165-

$185. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org.

3rd annual Summer Music Camp, Dahlonega.

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 17-21. Dahlonega Baptist Church, 234 Hawkins St., Dahlonega. $210 per student with some scholarships and limited sponsorships available. annwhitley@mac.com or georgiapickandbow.org.

“Prepare Animals for Love and Shelter” Summer Camp, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12 and July 15-19. Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 West Ridge Road, Gainesville. $150. 770-5326617.

Football Camp, Gainesville.

10 a.m. to noon. June 1820. Gainesville High School Gym, 830 Century Place, Gainesville. Ages 6-12. $65-$90.770-531-2680, www.gainesville.org.

Seeing Stars, Gainesville.

June 24-28. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $110-$140. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Wilderness Survival II, Gainesville. June 24-28.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $165$185. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org.

Once Upon a Time Camp, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to noon.

June 24-28 and July 22-26.

April 5 – 7th, 12-14th & 19th – 21st Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm Sun @ 2:00

Tickets available at www.HollyTheater.com Adults $18.00, Children & Students $12.00

69 West Main Street, Dahlonega, GA

706-864-3759 www.hollytheater.com

Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Campers will have storytime in the park, visit the GHS Warehouse and visit INK to gather ideas for their own story. Ages 4-8. $100-$135.

Register by June 20 and July 18. 770-531-2680, www.gainesville.org.

Wildlife Camp, Gainesville.

1-4 p.m. June 24-28. Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Campers will get a close up look at wild animals and learn about animals found in our backyard. Field trips will include Elachee Nature Center, Amicalola Falls, Wildlife Wonders, Smithgall Woods Education Center.

Ages 6-10. $110-$150.

Register by June 20.770531-2680, www.gainesville. org.

Fishing Camp, Gainesville.

9 a.m. to noon. June 24-

28. Allen Creek Soccer Complex, 2500 Allen Creek Road, Gainesville. Ages 8 and older. $65-$90.

Register by June 21.770531-2680, www.gainesville. org.

Swim Camp, Gainesville.

9 a.m. to noon. July 1-5.

Frances Meadows, 1545 Community Way NE, Gainesville. Register by June 28. $90-$120. 770531-2680, www.gainesville. org.

Exploring the Animal Kingdom, Gainesville. July 8-12. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $110-$140. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Exploring the Animal Kingdom II, Gainesville.

July 8-12. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $165-$185. 770-535-1976,

www.elachee.org.

Elachee Mad Scientists, Gainesville. July 15-19.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $110$140. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org.

Elachee Mountain Bike Camp, Gainesville. July 1519. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $110$140. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org.

Cheer Camp, Gainesville.

9 a.m. to noon. July 15-19.

112 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Ages 6-12. $90-$120. Register by July 12. 770-531-2680, www. gainesville.org.

Bugs, Slugs and Katydids, Gainesville. July 22-26.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $110-$140.

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Super Science Sampler, Gainesville.

July 22-26. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $165-$185. 770-5351976, www.elachee.org.

Kids’ Theater Basics, Dahlonega. 1-4 p.m. Monday to Friday. July 22- 26.

Downstairs, Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. Junior camp ages 6-10, senior camp ages 10-18. $95. www.hollytheater.com Volleyball Camp, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to noon. July 22-26. Gainesville High School Gym, 830 Century Place, Gainesville. Ages 9-14. $65$90. Register by July 19. 770-5312680, www.gainesville.org.

Water Week II, Gainesville. July 29 through Aug. 2. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $110-$140. 770-5351976, www.elachee.org.

Summer’s End Travel Camp, Gainesville. 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 5-9. Martha Hope Cabin, 528 Prior St. NE, Gainesville. Campers will visit World of Coke, Frances Meadows, Turner Field Tour, Lunar Mini Golf and Picnic and Fernbank Museum. Ages 6-12. $150-$200.

Register by Aug. 1. 770-531-2680, www.gainesville.org.

Birds of a Feather, Gainesville. Aug. 5-9. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $110-$140. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org.

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Egg Art Guild on exhibit From staff reports “New Beginnings,” and The Art of the Faberge Egg & Spring Beauty Fine Art Exhibition, will be on display at the Bowen Center for the Arts from April 5-27.

The community can meet the artists of the International Egg Art Guild from 5-7 p.m. April 5 during a reception at the Bowen Center, located at 334 Ga. 9 N. in Dawsonville.

Artists will show one-of-a-kind eggshells from the tiniest zebra finch to the gigantic ostrich.

Eggshells are purchased from suppliers who sell non-fertile, emptied and cleaned eggshells. The eggs are decorated in Ukranian style or fancy cut, then trimmed with a variety of cords, paints and crystals.

To complete the eggs, the artists of Blackberry Creek will exhibit their fine art of “New Beginnings.”

Featured artists include Alan Rabon, Ann T. LeGates, Bill Arrington, Carole B. Kjellsen and Dawna M. Godfrey. Featured Blackberry Creek artists include Fay Bohlayer, Betty Beasley, Cheri Burchard, Pat Maloney, Catherine Pichon, Susanne Newell, Mary Ann Cox Sheehy and Dru Stowers.

The Bowen Center is operated by the nonprofit Dawson County Arts Council. For more information, call 706-216-2787 or visit www.dawsonarts.org.

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The award-winning University of North Georgia Golden Eagle Band will bring its unique musical and visual program to Riverside Military Academy at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in the Curtis Hall gymnasium at the school.

The program, entitled “Weightless,” celebrates mankind’s greatest adventure: the exploration of outer space. The show takes the audience on an epic journey from launch at Cape Canaveral, to a landing on the moon, a future encounter with alien life forms, a wild ride through the solar system and a triumphant return to earth.

High-speed drill, choreography and acoustic and electronic music bring the show’s theme to life. The production features the music of Richard Strauss

(“2001: A Space Odyssey”), Frank Ticheli (“Nitro”), Michael Giacchino (“Enterprising Young Men” from “Star Trek”), T. Muramatsu (“Land”), Jerry Goldsmith (“First Contact”), Gustav Holst (“Jupiter and Mars” from “The Planets”), Incubus (“Stellar”) and the Red Hot Chili Peppers (“Subway to Venus”). Patriotic music in the American military band tradition will also be performed.

The Golden Eagle Band is the oldest college marching band in the state of Georgia and is one of the oldest in the United States in continuous existence since the founding of the university in 1873.

Members are drawn from the university student body at-large, with both military and nonmilitary students participating in equal number.

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Summer Camp Dates –

June 3 – July 26 Monday – Friday; 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Ages 6 – 18 Positive Place Club & Teen Center

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10 am – 5 pm at Positive Place Club (behind Fair Street Elementary) Fees begin at $130 per child for 8 weeks For additional information call 770-532-8102

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The Byron Herbert Reece Farm and Heritage Center will reopen for public visitation Thursday, April 4.

The center will remain open through November from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Group visitations on the other weekdays can be accommodated

Reece Farm.

Yuxi Liu Recital, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. April 5.

Banks Recital Hall, Burd Center for the Performing Arts, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Free.

770-538-4764, www.brenau.edu/ music.

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‘Evil Dead’

LeAnne Nicholson masters recital, Dahlonega. 3 p.m. April 7. Gloria Shott Performance Hall, University of North Georgia Dahlonega campus, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega.

Free. 706-864-1423.

The Northeast Georgia Run/Walk is April 6 in Blairsville. The event features a half-marathon, 5-kilometer race and walk and 1-mile walk.

The event draws runners and walkers from across the Southeast competing for trophies to the top three male and female finishers, plus medals in age divisions and participation medals for halfmarathon runners.

All runners and walkers receive a hat pin, T-shirt and goody bag.

Proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Fund, UC Anti-Drug Coalition, Shop With A Cop, Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics, Family Connection, UC Recreation Scholarships and Kiwanis children’s programs. For more information, visit negarun. com or call 706-781-9401.

Run/Walk.

Lindsey Brakhage senior voice recital, Demorest. 7:30 p.m. April 6. Piedmont College, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. Free.

Scrapomatic, Dahlonega. 8:30 p.m. April 6. The Crimson Moon Cafe, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. $22-$25. 706-864-3982, www. thecrimsonmoon.com.

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Spring Garden Expo, Gainesville. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5 and 6. Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville. $2 adult, free for children. 770-535-8293, www.hcmgs.com.

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Challenged Child and Friends “Rock in the Spring,” Gainesville. May 18.

Brenau Amphitheatre, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. 770-535-8372.

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“Shubert Alley in the Valley,” Sautee. 8 p.m. April 20, 2 p.m. April 21.

Center Theatre, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Annie Sellick Trio, Gainesville. 8 p.m. April 13. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SE, Gainesville. Series tickets $125 and include all five performances. Individual tickets $30, $25 each with the purchase of six or more tickets. 770-534-2787, www.

TheArtsCouncil.net.

“Twelfth Night,” Oakwood. 7:30 p.m. April 9-13 and 16-20; 2:30 p.m. April 14 and 20. Ed Cabell Theatre, University of North Georgia Gainesville campus, 3850 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. $16-18 for adults, $14-16 for seniors and $10-12 for students. Preview performance 7:30 p.m. April 8, tickets $8. 678-717-3624, www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

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7 p.m. April 9. Curtis Hall gymnasium, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville. Free. 706-864-1423.

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“The 39 Steps,” Buford. April 5-28. Sylvia Beard Theatre, Buford Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford. Adults $16-18, seniors $14-16, students $10-12. 678717-3624, www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

“The Drowsy Chaperone Show,” Lawrenceville. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.

Sundays. Through April 7. Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. $15. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.

2013 Snap Suwanee, Suwanee. Winning photographs are on exhibit at Suwanee City Hall, 330 Town Center Ave. Ten winning photographs were selected from 66 entries received from 18 photographers. The annual exhibit includes photographs of Suwanee-related people, places and scenes. The 2013 Snap Suwanee exhibit will remain on display at least through the end of the year.

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The center is nine miles south of Blairsville on U.S. 129, approximately one mile north of Vogel State Park.

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‘Evil Dead’ inside joke drags too long ‘Evil Dead’

JEFF MARKER jeffmarker@rocketmail.com

Film Review

A clever idea fades to tedious parade of gore, then never ends Genre filmmaking can be like a great conversation. If both the filmmakers and viewers know the conventions of the genre, it’s like they share a common language.

A good genre film not only uses the language, but expands it. For instance, “Evil Dead” blends the slasher, splatter and Kirsty Griffin | Sony-TriStar Pictures/ AP supernatural horror subgenres, Above: Shiloh Fernandez, center, in a scene from “Evil Dead,” out in theaters this weekend. Below: Jane Levy seems but more specifically it belongs to have found the evil. to the “Cabin in the Woods” family. filmmakers and audience is a Fernandez) joins the group, but A group of young adults treat. Fans of the original film there is tension between David go to a secluded cabin or also will recognize the fun the and Mia from the beginning. camp, where someone (usually filmmakers are having with David has a history of running rednecks or a psychopath with Raimi’s film. away from family problems, and mommy issues) or something For instance, we know the Mia resents having to cover (usually a demonic spirit) picks characters are going to ignore all for him her whole life. David them off one by one until the last common sense and go into the brings his new girlfriend, Natalie woman standing finds a way to obviously evil cellar to read from (Elizabeth Blackmore), which kill him/it. the obviously demonic book, to exacerbates tensions.

We know the formula. The fun split up when it’s clearly a bad If you’ve seen the Sam Raimi comes when the filmmakers put idea, etc. cult classic on which “Evil Dead” their own twist on why the kids We also know one of boys is based, you know there will be go there, who is the killer, etc. is going to remain in hilarious, demons. But as those evil forces The kids in “Evil Dead” hole much of the audacity and just inexplicable denial. This was begin to attack Mia, the others up in a cabin while Mia (Jane enough of the bizarre humor of Bruce Campbell’s role in the think her behavior is because Levy) tries to withdraw from Raimi’s original. original, but this time Fernandez of the withdrawal. Thinking they drug addiction. Her nurse friend, Joss Whedon’s “Cabin in wields the chain saw of are helping her, they unwittingly Olivia (Jessica Lucas), brings the Woods” and Eli Craig’s cluelessness. David’s refusal to trap her and force her into along medication to help ease “Tucker and Dale vs. Evil,” both grasp what’s really happening possession. the withdrawal symptoms. criminally under-appreciated, sets up numerous one-liners for This and other plot turns Olivia’s school teacher husband have deconstructed this Eric, and Pucci deadpans them provide nice twists on the Eric (Lou Taylor Pucci) lends subgenre, making it difficult perfectly. formula, and for a while, moral support.

The first two acts capture to do anything new with the the conversation between Mia’s brother David (Shiloh

Starring: Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore Rated: R, for strong bloody violence and gore, some sexual content and language Runtime: 1 hour, 31 minutes Bottom line: For fans of splatter only

formula. Against those odds, “Evil Dead” manages to seem fresh for a while.

But then the third act comes and the movie gets dumber and dumber by the minute.

The filmmakers stop trying to do anything new and instead shift to pure, meaningless splatter. And it seems to go on forever.

Horror movies always have a false resolution (“At last it’s dead. Argh no it isn’t!”). But by my count, “Evil Dead” has four endings, the last three of which make no sense and are only there either to set up a sequel or force the inclusion of a reference to the original. It stops being fun and just becomes exhausting.

Filmmakers gave themselves a difficult task to begin with: to remake one of the weirdest films of all time. They succeed up to a point, but like the characters in the film, they ultimately succumb to their most base, self-destructive instincts.

So I guess the remake is, after all, very similar to the original in that they both are failed films.

Only, the original’s failings are a joy to watch, while the remake’s are just painful.

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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Admission (PG-13) Thu. 11:45-2:15-4:507:25-10:00 Fri.-Sat. 11:45-2:15-4:50-7:2510:00-12:35 Sun. 11:45-2:15-4:50-7:2510:00 The Call (R) Thu. 12:20-2:50-5:20-7:4510:05 Fri.-Sat. 12:20-2:40-5:20-7:5010:10-12:30 Sun. 12:20-2:40-5:20-7:5010:10 The Croods (PG) Thu. 12:40-3:05-5:35-8:0010:25 Fri.-Sun. 12:10-3:05-5:30-8:0010:20 The Croods 3D (PG) Thu. 12:05-12:55-2:303:20-5:00-5:45-7:30 Fri.-Sat. 11:00-1:454:15-7:15-9:35-12:05 Sun. 11:00-1:454:15-7:15-9:35

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11:15-12:25-2:10-3:35-4:55-6:30-7:359:15-10:20-12:05 Sun. 12:25-2:10-3:354:55-6:30-7:35-9:15-10:20 Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) Thu.-Sun. 12:30-3:45-7:10-10:15 Oz the Great and Powerful 3D (PG) Thu. 2:105:10-8:15 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-4:15-7:40-10:45 Snitch (PG-13) Thu. 4:25 Spring Breakers (R) Thu. 12:55-3:20-5:408:05-10:35 Fri.-Sun. 5:10-9:55 Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (PG-13) Thu. 11:451:10-2:30-3:45-5:15-6:50-7:55-8:10-10:40 Fri.-Sat. 10:40-11:35-1:15-2:20-3:50-5:006:40-7:45-9:25-10:25-12:10 Sun. 11:351:15-2:20-3:50-5:00-6:40-7:45-9:25-10:25

Bargain shows denoted by parenthesis ( ).

Movie times are subject to change; check with theaters for updated schedules.

Admission (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 2:00-4:457:15-9:45 The Call (R) Thu.-Sun. 2:00-4:45-7:3010:00 The Croods (PG) Thu.-Sun. 1:00-3:15-5:307:45-10:00 The Croods 3D (PG) Thu. 1:45-4:15-7:009:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:45-4:15-6:45-9:15 Evil Dead (R) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:003:15-5:30-7:45-10:00 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13) Thu. 1:00-4:007:00-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:00-7:00-9:30 G.I. Joe: Retaliation 3D (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:45-4:30-7:15-9:45 The Host (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:15-4:15-7:009:45 Identity Thief (R) Thu. 1:30-4:15 Jurassic Park 3D (PG-13) Thu. 10:00 Fri.Sun. 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:45 Olympus Has Fallen (R) Thu. 1:00-4:007:00-9:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:15-4:00-6:45-9:30 Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) Thu.-Sun. 1:15-4:15-7:15-9:15 Oz the Great and Powerful 3D (PG) Thu. 1:154:00-6:45 Safe Haven (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:30-4:006:45-10:00 Snitch (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:45-4:30-7:159:45 Spring Breakers (R) Thu.-Sun. 2:30-5:007:30-10:00 Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:304:30-7:00-9:30

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Evil Dead (R) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sat. 10:50-12:15-12:40-1:10-2:302:55-3:30-4:45-5:50-7:00-7:308:10-9:15-10:30-11:30-12:20 Sun. 10:50-12:15-12:40-1:10-2:30-2:55-3:304:45-5:50-7:00-7:30-8:10-9:15-10:30 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13) Thu. 11:50-12:10-1:00-2:20-2:40-4:505:10-6:30-7:20-7:40-9:05-9:50-10:15 Fri.-Sat. 10:30-11:40-12:15-1:052:15-2:50-4:55-5:25-6:20-7:308:00-9:00-10:15-10:35-11:35 Sun. 10:30-12:15-1:05-2:15-2:50-4:55-5:256:20-7:30-8:00-9:00-10:15-10:35 G.I. Joe: Retaliation-An IMAX 3D Experience (PG-13) Thu. 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00 G.I. Joe: Retaliation 3D (PG-13) Thu. 12:201:30-2:55-5:30-7:30-8:05-10:05 Fri.-Sat. 11:05-1:40-4:20-7:05-9:40-12:15 Sun. 11:05-1:40-4:20-7:05-9:40 The Host (PG-13) Thu. 11:35-12:35-2:203:35-5:05-6:25-7:50-9:20-10:35 Fri.-Sat. 11:00-12:00-1:50-3:35-4:40-6:25-7:409:20-10:30-12:15 Sun. 11:00-12:00-1:503:35-4:40-6:25-7:40-9:20-10:30 Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13) Thu. 3:35 Fri.Sun. 3:40 Jurassic Park (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 4:45 Jurassic Park 3D (PG-13) Thu. 10:15 Fri.Sun. 10:45-1:45-7:40-10:30 Jurassic Park: An IMAX 3D Experience (PG13) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sat. 10:30-1:20-4:107:00-9:50-12:40 Sun. 10:30-1:20-4:107:00-9:50 Olympus Has Fallen (R) Thu. 12:50-2:103:35-4:55-6:30-7:40-9:15-10:25 Fri.-Sat.

Admission (PG-13) Thu. (1:10-4:10) 7:159:55 The Call (R) Thu. (12:05-2:30-4:55) 7:209:45 The Croods (PG) Thu.-Sun. (12:00-2:305:00) 7:30 The Croods 3D (PG) Thu.-Sun. (12:30-3:005:30) 8:00 Evil Dead (R) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. (12:102:40-5:10) 7:40-10:10 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (1:103:50) 7:00-9:45 G.I. Joe: Retaliation 3D (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (1:30-4:10) 7:30-10:10 The Host (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (12:50-3:45) 6:50-9:55 Identity Thief (R) Thu. (1:15-4:00) 7:2010:05 Jurassic Park 3D (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. (12:303:30) 6:30-9:45 Olympus Has Fallen (R) Thu. (1:00-4:00) 7:00-10:00 Fri.-Sun. (1:00-3:50) 6:50-9:50 Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) Thu. (1:004:05) 7:10-10:15 Fri.-Sun. (12:35-3:40) 6:45-9:50 Oz the Great and Powerful 3D (PG) Thu. (12:00-3:05) 6:20 Fri.-Sun. (12:00-3:05) 6:20-9:25 Spring Breakers (R) Fri.-Sun. (12:15-2:405:05) 7:30-10:05 Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (PG-13) Thu. (12:454:15) 7:25-10:10 Fri.-Sun. (12:45-4:05) 7:20-10:05

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

The Croods (PG) Thu.-Sun. 1:45-4:45-7:159:30 Evil Dead (R) Fri.-Sun. 1:00-3:00-5:00-7:009:00 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:004:00-7:00-9:30 The Host (PG-13) Thu. 1:15-4:15-7:10-9:25

“G.I. Joe: Retaliation” conquered the weekend box office. The top movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, as compiled Monday by Hollywood.com: 1. “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” $40,501,814 2. “The Croods,” $26,705,868 3. “Tyler Perry’s Temptation,” $21,641,679 4. “Olympus Has Fallen,” $14,147,416 5. “Oz the Great and Powerful,” $11,702,316

Associated Press

Fri.-Sun. 1:15-4:15-7:10-10:00 Olympus Has Fallen (R) Thu.-Sun. 1:305:00-7:30-10:00 Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) Thu. 1:004:00-7:00-10:00 Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:254:10-7:05-9:40

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

Admission (PG-13) Thu. 1:20-4:00-7:00 The Call (R) Thu. 12:05-2:25-4:45-7:0510:00 Fri.-Sun. 12:05-2:25-4:45-7:05-9:55 The Croods (PG) Thu. 12:00-1:30-4:40-7:3010:00 Fri.-Sun. 12:00-2:20-4:40-7:0510:00 The Croods 3D (PG) Thu. 2:20-7:00 Evil Dead (R) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. 12:002:10-4:20-7:10-9:50 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:004:00-7:00-9:30 G.I. Joe: Retaliation 3D (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:30-4:30-7:30-10:00 The Host (PG-13) Thu. 1:15-4:15-7:10-9:25 Fri.-Sun. 1:15-4:15-7:10-9:20 Jurassic Park 3D (PG-13) Thu. 10:00 Fri.Sun. 1:10-4:05-7:05-9:55 Olympus Has Fallen (R) Thu. 1:00-4:307:15-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-4:30-7:15-9:25 Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) Thu. 1:004:00-7:00-9:20 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-4:00-7:009:25 Safe Haven (PG-13) Thu. 4:05 Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. 1:254:10-7:05-9:40

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Movie reviews from Associated Press, McClatchy-Tribune News Service. Stars out of four.

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‘Evil Dead’ ■■ Review, 10 ‘Jurassic Park 3-D’

HHH (PG-13 for intense sci-fi terror).

Forget blowing the images up to IMAX size and converting the lunging velociraptors and T. Rexes into 3-D. The best reason to revive “Jurassic Park” for its 20th anniversary is Jeff Goldblum. Yes, children, there was a time when Goldblum was sci-fi’s “ultimate explainer,” as producer Dean Devlin labeled him in “Independence Day.” Goldblum’s bug-eyes said “scientistsmart,” and his mannered, considered and hesitating line-readings reinforce that. His very presence in movies from “The Fly” onward screamed “complicated science, made understandable and plausible.” As “chaos theory” expert Dr. Ian Malcolm, Goldblum is the “Jurassic Park” skeptic in a cluster of greedy entrepreneurs and spellbound paleontologists (played by Laura Dern and Sam Neill). Goldblum, as Malcolm, has all the “What if things go wrong?” questions. And when they do, he utters this line, in that distinct, silky

Goldblum purr: “Boy, do I hate being right all the time!” “Jurassic Park,” adapted from Michael Critchton’s conceptually brilliant novel, is a horror movie wrapped in the trappings of early ’90s speculative science. Back then, kids were dino mad, the magical letters DNA were on every research grant, and the wonders of genetic code were beginning to unravel. What a great time for a scary movie about a tycoon (Richard Attenborough) whose efforts have led to the breakthroughs that enable him and his backers to open an island theme park where dinosaurs have been engineered back to life. Not that they should have been. Things, as Dr. Malcolm predicts, will go wrong. Storms happen, cages fail, “sterile” dinosaurs turn out not to be. And people, who never walked the Earth at the same time as these beasties, are now the main item on the menu. Chaos theory incarnate.

Steven Spielberg’s film captures the terror in thunderous approaching footsteps that could only belong to something bigger than King Kong, in breathy sniffs from a nose as powerful as an air compressor.

The dinosaurs, impressive in their animated actions and leathery digital texture in ’93, haven’t lost much of their moist, tactile menace over the decades. When they start messing with the theme park’s SUVs, we still shudder in the knowledge that those on screen “are going to need a bigger

truck.” The script (by Crichton and David Koepp) is still burdened with vintage Spielberg kids in peril and melodramatic flourishes. Having Wayne Knight of TV’s “Seinfeld” as the greedy programmer who sets the chaos in motion is comically too “on the nose.” But casting Bob Peck as the gamekeeper and “Great White Hunter” because of his shared silhouette with the velociraptors he so admires was inspired. The frights still work, super-sized and turned into 3-D for your viewing and recoiling-from-the-screen pleasure. It’s not nearly as scary on TV as it is in theaters.

Continuing

‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’

HH (PG-13 for intense sequences of combat violence and martial arts action throughout, and for brief sensuality and language). A better-than-average, gravity-defying ninja duel leads to an epic chase — by leaps, swings and ziplines — through the Himalayas in the big set piece sequence of “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.” Masked villains in red ninja suits chase Snake Eyes and Jinx as they attempt to spirit a ninja villain out of a mountaintop lair. They scamper, by rope,

across impossible slopes, swinging their swords. And when a line is cut, the victim yowls into the void. It may be the most dazzling bit of business of its kind from the age of digital stunts. The rest of the movie? Seriously, it’s a live-action version of an ’80s cartoon that was designed to sell toys. This is “Transformers” without the Bumblebee Camaro, a lot of action, a few one-liners and a lot of gunplay. And it was entrusted to the director of the Justin Bieber concert documentary. How good can it be? It’s got the biggest body count since, well, “Olympus has Fallen” — stabbings, shootings, blowings to bits. And barely a drop of blood. But it has Dwayne Johnson, an action hero who knows his way around a raised eyebrow and a catchphrase. His character, the G.I. Joe-force sergeant known as “Roadblock,” quotes Jay-Z for motivational speeches. Things go boom and bodies go down and the one hour and 50 minutes zip by like oh, two hours and 10. There’s a “nuclear weapons are good for us” message that also seems positively ’80s. But at least there are no jive talking, joking and pontificating robots.

Just ninjas.

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‘Brigadoon’ pipes its way into the Holly Theater From staff reports The long-running popular musical “Brigadoon” will be performed April 5-21 at the Holly Theater in Dahlonega.

The cast is led by Brenau theater student Carly Berg and theater veteran and Cumming native Gary Hefflefinger. The couple plays Fiona and Tommy, both looking for their true love and finding each other by the most unlikely of circumstances.

Brigadoon is a charming and mysterious Scottish village not found on any map and appears only one day every 100 years.

Vacationing New Yorkers Tommy and Jeff stumble upon the village to find the villagers preparing for a festival and the wedding of Charlie Dalrymple, played

by Hall County native Drew Ferguson, and Jean McLaren, played by Taylor Cassell.

The performance is directed by Bruce Pilgrim, retired head of the fine arts department at Lumpkin County High School, and assistant director Kim Zillioux.

Live pipers and numbers such as “Almost Like Being in Love,” “Come to Me Bend to Me,” “The Heather on the Hill,” and “MacConnachy Square” are led by musical co-director Michael Arens, co-director and accompanist Ruth Purcell and choreographer Colleen Quigley.

The cast takes the audience through a festive day in Brigadoon and through beautifully decorated sets constructed

by Jim Fambrough.

Performances begin at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m.

Sundays.

Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at

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Tickets: Advanced $12 Group (10 or more) $10 Day of Show $15 Gold Circle (Front Rows) $20

*Limited Number of Seats* Tickets are (with the exception of Gold Circle) General Admission.

Tickets on Sale Now! Tickets on sale at the following locations: • White County Chamber of Commerce office • Truett-McConnell College Student Center • Hayes Automotive • www.whitecountyconcert.com Presenting Sponsor:

Hallco Community Credit Union

‘Brigadoon’ When: FridaysSundays April 5-21 Where: Historic Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega Tickets: $18 More info: 706864-3759, www.

HollyTheater.com

the door, online at www.

HollyTheater.com, or by calling the Holly Box Office at 706-864-3759 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Mondays.

theater events This week

“Julius Caesar,” Atlanta. 10 a.m. most Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Sundays. April 4-28. The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. $15 general admission previews April 4-5, $15-$36 April 6-28, $5 parking. 404-874-5299, boxoffice@shakespearetavern.com or www.shakespearetavern.com.

“The Marvelous Wonderettes,” Toccoa.

7 p.m. April 4. Ritz Theater/Schaefer Center, 139 Doyle St., Toccoa. 706282-3309.

“Brigadoon,” Dahlonega. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. April

5-7, 12-14 and 19-21. Historic Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega.

Adults $18, children and students $12.

706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com.

“The 39 Steps,” Buford. April 5-28. Sylvia Beard Theatre, Buford Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford. Adults $1618, seniors $14-16, students $10-12. 678-717-3624, www. gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

“Twelfth Night,” Oakwood. 7:30 p.m. April 9-13 and 16-20; 2:30 p.m.

April 14 and 20. Ed Cabell Theatre, University of North Georgia Gainesville campus, 3850 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. $16-18 for adults, $14-16 for seniors and $10-12 for students.

Preview performance 7:30 p.m. April 8, tickets $8. 678-717-3624, www. gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

Veterans Benefits: What You Should Know Free Presentation for Seniors & Caregivers at Summer's Landing Please join us for an informative presentation about understanding benefits for Veterans. Join Jeff Barnard at our community to gain more insight on this subject.

Event Details

Veterans Benefits: What You Should Know With Jeff Barnard

Discussion topics to include: • Understanding VA benefits and the application process •

How to become eligible even if you exceed the limits

A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP for you and a friend today!

Summer's Landing at Limestone

Tuesday, April 9th at 6pm Space is limited. RSVP to 770-535-8181 today!

Summer's Landing at Limestone is committed to furthering the knowledge of senior living topics through events and seminars designed to help and inform seniors and their caregivers.

770-535-8181

2030 Windward Lane

Senior Living • Memory Care For more information about our services visit, www.summerslandingatlimestone.com

goo outdoors Garden expo offers the best of all seasons From staff reports The Hall County Spring Plant Expo is set for this weekend, Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6.

The annual event is sponsored by the Hall County Master Gardeners and the Hall County office of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. It will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the agricultural center at 1855 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville.

From antique gardening tools to whimsical critter garden art, if you’ve been searching for it, chances are you’ll find it this weekend. Whether you are looking for annuals, perennials, flowering plants or green shrubs, event organizers have got you covered.

Event organizers also have made provisions for gardeners looking for sometimes hard-to-find native plants and organic gardening accessories.

Expo admission is $2 for adults, and children are admitted free. Funds raised by the master gardeners during the expo will help fund the volunteer organization’s community service and educational programs throughout the year.

There will be food vendors, children’s activities and lots of door prizes. There will also be a variety of informative seminars throughout the two-day event.

Guest speakers include backyard bird expert Peter Gordon, flowery photographer Hazel Berger and plant propagation specialist Elaine Kelley.

For more information, call 770-5358293 or visit www.hcmgs.com.

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Spring Plant Sale, Athens. 9-10:30 a.m. April 5. Visitors Center Downstairs, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens. $12. 706542-6138.

Spring Garden Expo, Gainesville. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5 and 6. Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville. $2 adult, free for children. 770-535-8293, www. hcmgs.com.

Fort Yargo Colonial Market Faire, Winder. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5-7. Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St., Winder. $5, children 12 and younger free, $5 parking. 770-867-3489.

Spring Wildflowers Around Unicoi, Helen. April 6, 13, 20 and 27. Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Highway 356, Helen. $5 parking. 706-878-2201 ext. 305.

Plantapalooza, Athens. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 6. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens. 706-542-6156.

Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First Saturday each month.

Free. Bring water, lunch, gloves and rain gear. Tools, training and refreshments provided. Call to preregister. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, 770-535-1976. www.elachee.org.

First Saturday Hike, Gainesville. 10-11:30 a.m. First Saturday each month.

Guided hike. $5 adults, $3 ages 2-12, younger than 2 and Elachee members free. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-5351976. www.elachee.org.

Triathlon Club, Gainesville. No experience necessary. Meets 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Fit 2 Tri Store, 1292 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-7129129, fit2tri@gmail.com.

Campers have opportunities to learn about what life was like for Cherokee Indian people through hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Each day’s program explores aspects of day-to-day life among the Cherokee, both before and after European settlers arrived. Activities include an archaeological dig, mask making, basket weaving, pottery, archery, stickball, storytelling, preparation of ceremonial attire for a council fire, and more. Campers will also take a field trip to New Echota, the capital of the Cherokee nation before the Removal.

Camp dates: June 10 – 14, June 17 – 21 Cost: $100 for members, $120 for non-members Camp activities are recommended for ages 9 to 12 Limited to 20 campers per session.

Call 770-297-5900 or email jcarson@brenau.edu or visit www.negahc.org

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