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Sequels force moviegoers to re-examine the impact the original film had as well as why they liked it. “Kick-Ass 2” does that and with good reason. The follow-up fails to Universal Pictures provide the moral responsibility and good story line. PAGE 10 Ashton Kutcher flawlessly impersonates Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in the biopic “Jobs” on the big Open Roads Film screen that gives only small snipets of the computer genius’ triumphs and failures. PAGE 11

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Legendary ‘LOMBARDI’ comes to life Theater group opens new season with football story

‘LOMBARDI’ When: Preview performance, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Regular performances, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 16, 17, 21-24 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 18, 25 Where: Buford Community Center’s Sylvia Beard Theatre, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford Cost: Preview $8; Regular adult $18-20, seniors $16-18 and students and children $12-14

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mpruitt@gainesvilletimes.com During the transition from post-World War II glory to the technological age, the 1960s saw a glowing figure among an underdog team called the Green Bay Packers. His name was Vince Lombardi.

The Gainesville Theatre Alliance Southern Stage’s opening performance of the season, “LOMBARDI,” aims to capture not just Lombardi the football coaching legend, but Lombardi the ordinary man on an extraordinary sports stage.

Tickets are $18 to 20 for adults, $16 to 18 for seniors and $12 to 14 for students and children depending on seat location. Box seats are available for $30 and $40 a ticket.

The play is based on the book “When Pride Still Mattered — Lombardi,” written by David Maraniss. It is a profile and view of Lombardi through the eyes of his wife and players.

The narration starts when a young magazine reporter interviews Lombardi, and follows his life and the people that surround him from there.

Jim Hammond, the artistic managing director for the Gainesville Theatre Alliance, said the group chose to perform this play as their first performance of the season for many reasons.

“One, (it was) because the timing seemed absolutely perfect in terms of the kind of fever-pitched excitement as we approach a new football season,” he said.

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John Woodson, left, portrays Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi in the Gainesville Theatre Alliance’s production of “LOMBARDI.” Playing Green Bay Packer players are by Matthew Sparks, center, and Cordell Cole. The play opens Friday at the Buford Community Center in Buford.

football fan, said the subject matter relates to his team and anticipation for the upcoming sports season.

“And it just made sense that before we fight for the trophy this year, we honor the man (who) the trophy’s named for, which is Vince Lombardi,” he said.

“It’s also a brilliant play, and it’s a new play.”

The lead actor who portrays Lombardi is John Woodson.

He and his wife, Monica Bell, who plays the supporting role of

Marie Lombardi, have performed Broadway plays. Woodson has been performing and directing for more than 30 years. Hammond said the highly credited actor is a dead ringer for Lombardi himself, which makes the play more exciting for everyone.

“If we do our job — and I think we are — what’s going to happen is the audience is going to come in, and there’s a video package that kind of introduces the era. And then, all of a sudden, Lombardi winds up on stage and

lights pop up on him,” he said.

“I think within the first five minutes, audiences are going to suspend their disbelief, and we’re going to feel like we’re in the presence of the man.”

The two leads, a husbandand-wife duo, don’t just bring experience to the stage, but a natural chemistry aiding them, Hammond said.

“They are both professional actors with Broadway credits and just an extraordinary 25-year resume of doing some of the

finest plays in some of the finest theaters all over the country,” he said. “John and Monica are a dynamic couple in real life, and on stage they are just spell binding.”

Future plays in the season will include “Guys and Dolls,” “Chicago,” “Sense and Sensibility,” and a special performance of “Alice in Wonderland” by a theater group for children called WonderQuest.

“We’re wanting to appeal to a broad and diverse audience, so we’re trying to put a lot of different things on this season,” he said.

“In many ways, it’s kind of like having a restaurant. And you’re not just going to have appetizers or entrees or desserts, but you’re trying to put together an entire meal that will have variety and interest for everyone.”

The excitement has not been reserved for opening night. GTA received such a tremendous local response over the debut of this play, the running dates were extended, said Beth Kendall, marketing manager for GTA. “We extended the run because we had gotten over 50 percent of all of the seats for the first two weeks sold, and our experience is, if we’re (selling that many tickets) more than a week before the play opens, we know that we’re going to be able to accommodate a lot more patrons,” Kendall said.

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Wabi Sabi performance set for Saturday in historic gym From staff reports Sautee Nacoochee favorite, Wabi Sabi, will appear once again at the historic gym in White County.

The Atlanta Ballet’s performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in the Sautee Nacoochee Center’s gym at 283 Ga. 255 N in Sautee Nacoochee.

Tickets are $20 for members, $24 for nonmembers and $5 for children 12 and younger. For tickets, visit snca.tix.com.

Created by Atlanta Ballet veteran Company dancer John Welker in 2011, Wabi Sabi first appeared in Sautee Nacoochee at the 2012 lawn party.

Wabi Sabi seeks to push the boundaries of ballet through the creation of new works by the next generation of choreographic talent. Wabi Sabi provides Atlanta Ballet an opportunity to present new work that enhances the scopes of the existing repertory, while offering new artistic challenges to its company members.

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Dancers Lisa Barrieau and Brandon Nguyen perform in last year’s Wabi Sabi.

Gala to help fund center Black-tie affair aims to raise for child abuse victims money to repair Holly Theater From staff reports Featuring the savory sensations from Oakwood Occasions and the awardwinning six piece dance band DaddyO-Strut, the sixth annual Gala for Hope & Healing will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.

This year’s theme is Southern Summer Nights, evoking the lazy end of summer evenings where carefree children chase lightning bugs and families gather around bonfires. But the Children’s Center for

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American Society of Marine Artists Show, Gainesville. Through Aug. 16.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. Free. Visit qvac.org for times.

Hope & Healing’s goal is to help families and victims of child sexual abuse enjoy the simple pleasures in life again.

In addition to live entertainment and good food, a silent auction will allow guests to purchase an array of items.

The annual gala is at the Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW in Gainesville. For tickets, call 770-5326530 or email info@hopeandhealingga. org. Tickets and sponsorships can also be purchased online at www. hopeandhealingga.org.

Pen Brady art exhibit, Atlanta. Through Aug. 18. Fernbank Museum, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. Exhibition included with museum admission $17.50 adults, $16.50 students and seniors, $15.50 children ages 3-12, free for members and children ages 2 and

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Holly and the Heartbreakers is the featured entertainment at the Holly Summer Gala this Saturday in Dahlonega.

The annual event is geared to help “Raise the Roof” of the historic Holly Theater as well as present an evening of food, beverages and entertainment. In that regard, Holly and the Heartbreakers will perform favorite songs from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s.

The gala will roll out the red carpet at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 17, at the theater at 69 W. Main Street in Dahlonega.

Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple

and may be purchased at www.hollytheater.com.

Appetizers, dinner buffet, homemade desserts and two adult beverage tickets per person are included with the show. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. A silent and a short live auction will

include a hand-carved 1890 cameo estate pin from Studio Jewelers.

Organizers encourage black-tie attire.

The goal is to raise money for a new roof, sound and lighting equipment and to repair the building facade.

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Hit wine trail this weekend Vineyards in Dahlonega serve goods From staff reports Following the success of the inaugural 2012 Dahlonega Wine Trail last August, the DahlonegaLumpkin County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center and the cities’ five unique wineries will host the second annual “Dahlonega Wine Trail” weekend passport event.

The wine trail experience will be from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 and 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 18. Tickets are $25 per person including a souvenir glass.

Ticket stubs in the passport are redeemable at each winery for free tastings. Many local tasting rooms in Dahlonega also offer specials for passport holders.

Wine trail patrons are encouraged to begin the trail at the DahlonegaLumpkin County Visitors Center in downtown Dahlonega at 13 S. Park St. Participants will receive a passport to the wine trail with maps, visitor guides and other helpful information. Tickets will also be available at participating wineries.

Quantities are limited.

To purchase a passport or ticket, visit dahlonega. org, click on the Dahlonega Wine Trail logo and then click buy now tab.

Participants may pick-up their tickets at Will Call at the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Center between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.

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through Dec. 8. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville.

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younger. 404-929-6300, fernbankmuseum.org.

The Georgia Art League, Gainesville. Noon, third Thursday each month.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville.

All artists invited. georgiaartleague.org.

North Georgia Arts Guild, Clayton. Third Thursday each month, coffee and discussion.

60 Main St., Clayton.

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Five wineries in Lumpkin County are part of the Dahlonega Wine Trail on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $25 and available at the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Center.

and 5 p.m. Sunday.

Participants must present photo ID to pick up.

Refunds are not provided.

Participating vineyards: ■■ Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery — It will have live music, and weather permitting, the mascot donkey will pose for photographs. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

■■ Frogtown Cellars Vineyards & Winery — It will offer complimentary Frogtown Cheesebox at both locations and, for

$12.50 (which includes tax and gratuity), the Frogtown Paninis from the Buffet Panini Bar in Dahlonega.

■■ Montaluce Winery & Estates — It will office a choice of four Montaluce wines. In addition, participants may taste the unreleased, award-winning 2013 Wild Meadow Mead.

■■ Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery — Participants will be treated to a taste of five wines.

Polite jazz and soul will be presented on the Crush

Pad Deck by Moose & Squirrel on Saturday afternoon and Americana and Old Time Bluegrass

by The Buzzard Mountain Boys on Sunday afternoon.

■■ Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery — Participants may sample award-winning wines in the tasting room. From noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, the café will have an a la carte lunch and brunch will be from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Reservations are required for food service.

Fall Exhibitions, Gainesville. Aug. 22 through Oct. 12.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free.

Opening reception 5:307 p.m. Aug. 22. Visit qvac.org for times.

Folk Pottery Show and Sale, Sautee. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 31. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. Free.

10th annual Art in the Square, Gainesville.

Sept. 21-22. Downtown Gainesville Square, E. Main St., Gainesville Free. Call 770-886-6126 for times.

Marco Polo: Man & Myth exhibit, Atlanta.

Sept. 28 through January 5, 2014.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. Fernbank will host Marco Polo Celebration Days on Sept. 28 and Oct. 12. $17.50 adults, $16.50 students and seniors, $15.50 for children ages 3 to 12, free for ages 2 and younger, and free for Fernbank members.

404-929-6400 or fernbankmuseum.org.

66th annual Members’ exhibition, Gainesville.

5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17

“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.

“The Good Wife” exhibit, Gainesville. Through Sept.

1. Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Free. 770-5346263.

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A puppy waiting to be adopted looks out of its cage Tuesday afternoon at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. Most animals adopted spend the rest of their lives with their new owners but a smaller percentage are returned to the shelter for various reasons.

Tractor store hosts pet adoption event From staff reports In celebration of Pet Appreciation Week, Tractor Supply is hosting the Hall County Animal Shelter’s MiniAdoption event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at 3640 Mundy Mill Road in Gainesville.

The adoption fee will be $85 and includes a spay or neuter of the pet. The first round of shots, a pet microchip and rabies vaccination will be provide as part of the fee, too.

For more information, visit animalshelter.hallcounty. org or call 678-450-1587.

National Airborne day luncheon, Toccoa. 11:45 a.m. Aug. 16. Camp Toccoa Museum, Toccoa.

Those who are Airborne qualified are encouraged to attend. Call 678-943-1935 for price.

Antique Auto Show, Clarkesville. Aug. 1618. Habersham County Fairgrounds, 4235 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville. Call for 706-778-1445 time.

“Raise the Roof” Gala, Dahlonega. 6 p.m.

Aug. 17. Holly Historic Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. An event to raise funds for special projects by providing an evening of music, food, auction and beverages at the theater. This year the goal is to provide for a new roof, sound and lighting equipment and repair the building facade. $40 per person, $75 per couple. 706-864-3759, hollytheater.com.

Sixth annual Children’s Center for Hope and Healing Gala, Gainesville. 7 p.m.

Aug. 17. Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. 770-532-6530, hopeandhealingga.org or info@hopeandhealingga. org.

Mountain Laurel Quilters Guild meeting, Clakesville.

Noon. Aug. 20. Clarkesville

Family events This week

“The Croods” under the stars, Braselton. Aug. 17.

Downtown Braselton. Visit downtownbraselton.com.

“Family Fun Night in the Pools,” Gainesville. 6 p.m. every third Saturday.

YMCA aquatic center, J. A. Walters Family YMCA, 2455 Howard Road, Gainesville. $10.

770-297-9622, grogers@

United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Clarkesville. $10.99 for the pattern and printed interfacing template.

706-982-2814 or 706-7826020.

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“Regenerate, Relax, Retreat,” Gainesville. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, 5735 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville. For veterans and members of the United States military.

Lunch and dinner are included in the special $35 session fee. 770-338-7463, veteransheartgeorgia.org.

Contra Dance, Sautee.

7:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Historic Gym, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee. Adults $9, students $5. 706-7543254, snca.org.

Square Dance Benefit, Gainesville. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 25. First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville. Benefit Square Dance for “Walk to End Alzheimer’s.” Free, donations appreciated.

678-956-0287, acoley@ mindspring.com Taste of History, Gainesville. 7 p.m. Aug. 30.

First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville.

Benefits the Northeast Georgia History Center.

Fourth annual Crush Fest, Cleveland. 11 a.m. gamountainsymca.org.

Family Day, “The Big 1980’s,” Gainesville.

1-4 p.m. Aug. 18. The Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. 770297-5900, negahc.org or jcarson@brenau.edu.

Free for members, $3 for nonmembers.

Upcoming

Movies Under the Stars, Suwanee. 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. misti@senllc.com.

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American Society of Marine Artists Show, Gainesville. Through Aug. 16. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. Free. qvac.org.

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Some sequels force us to re-examine what made us like the original film.

“Kick-Ass 2” has that effect, because it shares many surface qualities with its predecessor but offers none of its impact. It barely seems like a sequel, merely a movie wearing the “Kick-Ass” costume.

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Dawson Community Chorale audition, Dawsonville. 7 p.m. Aug. 19. First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, Ga. 9, Dawsonville. The concert date is November 16th. 404-906-9909.

Family Day, “The Big 1980’s,” Gainesville.

1-4 p.m. Aug. 18. The Northeast Georgia

Antique Auto Show, Clarkesville. Aug. 16-18. Habersham County Fairgrounds, 4235 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville. 706-778-1445.

Habersham Music Festival, Clarkesville. 10 a.m. Aug. 17.

Sam Pitts Park, Clarkesville.

Stoned Sandwich, Dahlonega. Aug. 16. 438 W. Main St., Dahlonega. 706-864-2400.

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“The Good Wife” exhibit, Gainesville.

Through Sept. 1.

Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville.

Free. 770534-6263.

History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. 770-297-5900, negahc. org or jcarson@brenau.edu. Free for members, $3 for nonmembers.

“Regenerate, Relax, Retreat,” Gainesville. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, 5735 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville. For veterans and members of the United States military. Lunch and dinner are included in the special $35 session fee. 770-338-7463, veteransheartgeorgia.org.

The Cody Marlowe Band, Gainesville. 7-9 p.m. Aug. 23. First Presbyterian, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville. 770-532-0136, fpcga.org.

Fall Exhibitions, Gainesville. Aug. 22 through Oct. 12. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free. Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 22. qvac.org.

Gardening Class: Fall Gardening, Cumming. 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 19. Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming. 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Road, Cumming. Learn about growing vegetables, composting and enriching your garden soil for next season. forsythpl.org.

Kurt Thomas Band and Friends Fundraising Concert, Dahlonega. 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Historic Holly Theater, 69 West Main St., Dahlonega. $20.

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“Smoke on the Mountain,” Gainesville. Through Aug. 25. Brenau Downtown Center Theatre, 301 Main St. SW, Gainesville. Presentation by the Georgia Mountain Players. Adults $17; seniors, students and children $13. Call 770-536-4677 for times, georgiamountainplayers.org.

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‘Kick-Ass 2’ JEFF MARKER jeffmarker@rocketmail.com

Film Review Some sequels force us to reexamine what made us like the original film. “Kick-Ass 2” has that effect, because it shares many surface qualities with its predecessor but offers none of its impact.

“Kick-Ass,” Matthew Vaughn’s raucous 2010 adaptation of Mark Millar’s heralded comic, abounds with perverse joy and unruly energy. It’s hyper-violent yet ultimately a moral film. It exploits violence for effect but makes a powerful point about social responsibility.

“Kick-Ass” explores the antithesis of the dominant theme of the Spiderman franchise, that “with great power comes great responsibility.”

Universal Pictures In the world of “KickAss,” most people believe Jim Carrey, left, as Colonel Stars and Stripes makes a plan with Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Kick-Ass in a scene from “with no power comes no the comedy film, “Kick-Ass 2.” responsibility.” Both the comic and film adaptation call out that her father’s ex-partner (Morris now dead. of fellow costumed vigilantes belief for what it is, a cop out.

Chestnut) and is trying to Carrey has the same ability who call themselves Justice Bystanders are not innocent if survive the dangerous corridors to change the entire energy Forever. They are an intriguing, they see injustice but do not of high school. of a movie, and as always, endearing group, each of act, and none of us should wait It’s a promising scenario, he fully, fearlessly inhabits his whom was driven to vigilantism for a superhero to solve our but the writers take the most character. But filmmakers didn’t by a past trauma or sense of problems. predictable route. Mindy must give him enough screen time to responsibility.

“Kick-Ass 2,” for all of its deal with a small clique of mean truly replace Cage. And Dave’s Most notable among them superficial similarities to the girls who initially pretend to storyline desperately needed is Colonel Stars and Stripes franchise starter, offers nothing accept her as a sort of project that boost.

(Jim Carrey), a former Mafioso so poignant, nor does it match but soon turn on her.

What really undercuts Dave’s whose sidekick is a dog named its energy or arresting style.

Mindy’s storyline does give story, though, is he doesn’t have Eisenhower and who becomes Dave, aka Kick-Ass (Aaron us one great scene. Mindy tries clear motivation for becoming a the de facto leader of the crew.

Taylor-Johnson), lives through out for the cheerleading squad, vigilante again. There’s nothing The Colonel reminded me a fascinating and hilarious arc something for which she is at stake for him until very late how important Nicolas Cage in the first film that echoes completely unequipped. She in the film, and his whole story was to “Kick-Ass.” Cage gave and undermines numerous is not a girly girl and has never seems meaningless. the movie its wild, eccentric superhero tropes. His story, danced.

This film devotes equal focus energy. Carrey was presumably however, is extremely uneven However, during the tryout to Mindy/Hit Girl (Chloë Grace brought in to provide what Cage this time out. she pretends she is Hit Girl Moretz), who now lives with couldn’t since his character is He teams up with a group

Starring: Aaron TaylorJohnson, Jim Carrey, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse Rated: Rated R for strong violence, pervasive language, crude and sexual content, and brief nudity Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes Bottom line: Double the characters, half the brains

battling four attackers. Her routine blows everyone away, and it is a clever bit of filmmaking.

Soon, though, Mindy becomes the object of bullying.

Bullying among teens is worse than it has ever been.

And demands to be treated with respect. So this would be a perfect opportunity for “KickAss 2” to make its own relevant social commentary. Especially since the first film highlighted the responsibility of bystanders and a growing “no bystanders” movement intended to combat bullying.

Instead, the filmmakers have Mindy exact revenge. She does so in a way that not only could be considered bullying itself, but is shallow and gross.

The villain (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), meanwhile, goes by a name not fit to print and is simply ridiculous. He isn’t a believable heavy, nor a funny buffoon.

There are some funny and thrilling scenes, but there is nothing exceptional about “KickAss 2.” It barely seems like a sequel, merely a movie wearing the “Kick-Ass” costume.

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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The new biopic “Jobs” is a solidly informative and entertaining “Brief History of Apple,” as seen through the eyes of its co-founding genius. We experience 30 years of Steve Jobs’ mercurial life and times, with plenty of tastes — but only tastes — of triumph plus a few dashes of comeuppance.

An arrogant, selfish, obsessive, idealistic and perfectionist credithog who rolled over friends, adversaries, colleagues and lovers with a single-mindedness that fit his lurching, simian gait — the movie about him only has time to hint at what made the man tick and can only touch on Steve Jobs’ greatest hits and shortcomings.

It’s superficial, but that plays into the hands of the film’s star, Ashton Kutcher. He may be a screen lightweight, but the impersonation, starting with that famous walk, the famous explosions of temper and the hissing, spitting, insulting takedowns the man was famous for, are spot on.

The film is framed within the crowning glory of Jobs’ and Apple’s comeback, the 2001 arrival of the iPod, a music Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs, left, and Josh Gad as Steve Wozniak in a scene from the film “Jobs.” delivery device that was as “revolutionary” as every product Jobs pushed for and hyped. realizing portable CD players Gad), a nerd’s nerd with a lot of “Jobs” flashes back to the are “junk,” the unveiling of the interests. He basically invented hippie kid who recognized talent, Macintosh “1984” TV commercial the personal computer and went and then inspired, nagged and Starring: Ashton Kutcher, — play as bland. into business with Jobs not just badgered talent to accept nothing Dermot Mulroney, Josh Gad, The saga makes note of but for the challenge, the money and less than products — personal J.K. Simmons, Lukas Haas doesn’t dwell on the daughter the adventure, but for the chance computers, onward — for which Runtime: 2 hours, 2 minutes to hang out “with the coolest guy” Jobs refused for much of his life “the market doesn’t exist yet.”

Rating: PG-13 for some drug to acknowledge. Yes, he named he’d ever met.

Director Joshua Michael Stern content and brief strong the troubled “Lisa” project after “Jobs” details the odd diets, (“Swing Vote”), working from a language her, but he only mellowed enough fast cars and Bob Dylan mania Matt Whiteley script, is most at to accept her much later in life. of its hero, but never really gets home underlining — complete And the story ends before his under the skin of this adopted captures the sad arc of the with soaring violins on the last great act of stubbornness kid craving acceptance. We bromance between Jobs and soundtrack — the red-letter understand his passion for design, — relying on diet and other the tech whiz and soldering moments in Apple’s history, ineffective holistic means to battle but his “Eureka!” moments — savant Steve Wozniak (Josh especially early ones. The film

‘Jobs’

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a perfectly treatable cancer.

The boardroom intrigues (Dermot Mulroney, J.K. Simmons and Matthew Modine turn up as Apple bigwigs here) are a bit dull and tend to dominate the movie.

It makes for a decent but rushed film, and makes you wish this team and their effort had been aimed at a cable TV miniseries.

Nothing less than the history of the modern world can be gleaned from this one life, and squeezing it into two hours makes “Jobs” more of a chore than it should be.

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120 Green Hill Circle NW, Gainesville 2 Guns (R) Thu. 4:30-7:159:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:45-4:307:15-9:45 The Conjuring (R) Thu. 4:307:15-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:454:30-7:15-10:00 Despicable Me 2 (PG) Thu. 4:45-7:15-9:45 Fri.-Sun. 2:00-4:15 Elysium (R) Thu. 4:00-7:009:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:007:00-9:30 Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) Thu. 4:45-7:30-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 2:00-4:45-7:30-10:00 The Heat (R) Thu. 4:15 Jobs (PG-13) Thu. 9:00 Fri.Sun. 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:45 Kick-Ass 2 (R) Thu. 8:00 Fri.Sun. 2:15-4:45-7:30-10:00 Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13) Thu. 8:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:004:00-6:30-7:00-8:00-9:309:45 Paranoia (PG-13) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:45-4:30-7:0010:00 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu. 3:45-7:009:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:15-3:457:00-9:45 Planes (PG) Thu. 5:00-9:15 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-5:00-9:30 Planes 3D (PG) Thu. 7:15 Fri.Sun. 3:00-7:15 R.I.P.D. (PG-13) Thu. 4:30 Red 2 (PG-13) Thu. 4:15-6:45 Fri.-Sun. 9:30 RiffTrax Live: Starship Troopers (Not Rated) Thu. 8:00 The Smurfs 2 (PG) Thu. 4:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:00-6:45 The Smurfs 2 3D (PG) Thu. 4:00 Turbo (PG) Thu. 5:15 Fri.-Sun. 1:15-3:30-5:45 We’re the Millers (R) Thu. 4:15-7:00-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:15-4:15-7:15-10:00 The Wolverine (PG-13) Thu. 3:45-6:45-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-3:45-6:45-9:30

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2 Guns (R) Thu. 12:00-2:002:30-4:30-5:00-7:00-7:3010:00 Fri.-Sat. 12:05-2:355:05-7:35-10:05-12:35 Sun. 12:05-2:35-5:05-7:35-10:05 The Conjuring (R) Thu. 2:054:40-7:20-9:55 Fri.-Sat. 11:20-2:05-4:40-7:20-9:5512:35 Sun. 2:05-4:40-7:209:55 Despicable Me 2 (PG) Thu.Sun. 11:55-2:20-4:45-7:059:25 Elysium (R) Thu. 12:0012:30-2:30-3:05-5:005:35-7:30-10:00 Fri.-Sat. 12:00-12:30-2:30-3:055:00-5:35-7:30-8:0510:00-10:35-12:30 Sun. 12:00-12:30-2:30-3:05-5:005:35-7:30-8:05-10:00-10:35 Elysium: The IMAX Experience (R) Thu. 2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 Fri.-Sat. 11:30-2:00-4:307:00-9:30-12:05 Sun. 11:302:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) Thu. 12:25-2:50-5:15-7:40-10:05 Fri.-Sat. 7:05-9:30-11:55 Sun. 7:05-9:30 The Heat (R) Thu. 5:05 Jobs (PG-13) Thu. 9:00-10:00 Fri.-Sat. 11:00-1:45-4:307:15-9:40-10:00-12:45 Sun. 1:45-4:30-7:15-9:40-10:00 Kick-Ass 2 (R) Thu. 8:0010:25 Fri.-Sat. 11:30-12:002:05-2:35-4:40-5:10-7:157:45-9:50-10:20-12:15-12:45 Sun. 11:30-12:00-2:05-2:354:40-5:10-7:15-7:45-9:5010:20 Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13) Fri.-Sat. 10:40-1:101:40-4:10-4:40-7:10-7:4010:10-10:35-11:30 Sun. 10:40-1:10-1:40-4:10-4:407:10-7:40-10:10-10:35 Monsters University (G) Thu. 12:05-2:35-5:05 Pacific Rim (PG-13) Thu. 4:3510:25 Pain & Gain (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:25 Paranoia (PG-13) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sat. 10:00-12:35-3:105:40-8:10-10:40 Sun. 12:353:10-5:40-8:10-10:40 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu.-Sun.

12:30-3:05-5:35-8:05-10:35 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 3D (PG) Thu. 12:00-2:30-5:00-7:30-10:00 Fri.-Sat. 12:00-2:30-5:007:30-10:00-12:30 Sun. 12:00-2:30-5:00-7:30-10:00 Planes (PG) Thu. 12:05-12:352:20-2:50-4:45-7:00-9:15 Fri.-Sun. 12:05-2:20-4:457:00-9:15 Planes 3D (PG) Thu. 1:053:20-5:45-8:00-10:15 Fri.Sun. 10:45-1:05-3:20-5:458:00-10:15 R.I.P.D. (PG-13) Thu. 7:35 Red 2 (PG-13) Thu. 1:50-7:35 The Smurfs 2 (PG) Thu. 11:552:25-4:50-7:15-9:40 Fri.-Sun. 11:55-2:25-4:50-7:15 The Smurfs 2 3D (PG) Thu. 12:30-2:55-5:20 Turbo (PG) Thu. 12:15-2:304:45 Fri.-Sun. 10:00-12:152:30-4:45 We’re the Millers (R) Thu. 12:15-12:45-2:45-3:15-5:155:45-7:45-8:15-10:15-10:45 Fri.-Sat. 10:10-12:15-12:452:45-3:15-5:15-5:45-7:458:15-10:15-10:45-11:45 Sun. 10:10-12:15-12:45-2:453:15-5:15-5:45-7:45-8:1510:15-10:45 The Wolverine (PG-13) Thu. 1:20-4:10-7:00-9:50 Fri.-Sat. 10:30-1:20-4:10-7:00-9:5012:40 Sun. 10:30-1:20-4:107:00-9:50

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2 Guns (R) Thu. (1:20-4:00) 7:25-10:05 Fri.-Sun. (1:204:00) 7:25-10:10 The Conjuring (R) Thu. (1:154:00) Fri.-Sun. 7:30-10:15

‘Elysium’ tops box office Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com.

Where available, latest international numbers are also included. Final domestic figures will be released on Monday.

1. “Elysium,” $30.5 million ($10.9 million international).

2. “We’re the Millers,” $26.6 million.

3. “Planes,” $22.5 million.

4. “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” $14.6 million ($9.8 million international).

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Despicable Me 2 (PG) Thu. (12:15-2:45-5:15) Fri.-Sun. (12:00-2:30-5:00) Elysium (R) Thu.-Sun. (1:104:10) 7:20-10:10 Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) Thu. (12:15-2:45-5:15) 7:45 Fri.Sun. 10:15 Jobs (PG-13) Thu. 9:00 Fri.Sun. (12:45-3:45) 7:00-10:00 Kick-Ass 2 (R) Thu. 8:0010:40 Fri.-Sun. (1:15-4:20) 7:30-10:10 Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13) Thu. 8:00 Fri.-Sun. (1:054:05) 7:05-10:05 Paranoia (PG-13) Thu. 10:15 Fri.-Sun. (1:10-4:00) 7:2510:05 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu. (12:00) 6:00 Fri.-Sun. (12:10) 6:00

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 3D (PG) Thu.-Sun. (3:00) 9:00 Planes (PG) Thu.-Sun. (12:004:50) 9:40 Planes 3D (PG) Thu.-Sun. (2:25) 7:15 Red 2 (PG-13) Thu. (3:55) 7:15-10:05 Fri.-Sun. (12:50) 7:00 The Smurfs 2 (PG) Thu. (12:303:05-5:40) 9:00 Fri.-Sun. (12:00-2:35-5:10) 7:45 The Smurfs 2 3D (PG) Thu. (12:15) Turbo (PG) Thu. (12:20-2:505:20) We’re the Millers (R) Thu.-Sun. (1:00-3:40) 7:15-9:55 The Wolverine (PG-13) Thu. (12:40-3:40) 7:00-10:00 Fri.Sun. (4:00) 9:50

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

2 Guns (R) Thu. 12:30-3:005:30-8:00-10:15 Elysium (R) Fri. 4:30-7:059:40 Sat.-Sun. 12:15-2:455:15-7:30-10:15 Kick-Ass 2 (R) Fri. 4:50-7:209:50 Sat.-Sun. 12:00-2:305:00-7:15-9:30 Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13) Fri. 4:10-7:00-9:50 Sat.-Sun. 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:45 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu. 12:303:00-5:30-8:00-10:30 Fri. 4:50-7:15-9:45 Sat.-Sun. 12:30-3:00-5:30-8:00-10:30 Planes (PG) Thu. 1:00-3:005:00-7:15-9:15 Fri. 4:006:00-8:00-9:45 Sat.-Sun. 1:00-3:00-5:00-7:15-9:15 The Smurfs 2 (PG) Thu. 12:00-

2:30-5:00-7:30-10:00 We’re the Millers (R) Thu. 12:15-2:45-5:15-7:45-10:15 Fri. 4:30-7:00-9:30 Sat.-Sun. 12:15-2:45-5:15-7:45-10:15

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

2 Guns (R) Thu. 4:10-7:209:50 Fri.-Sun. 1:40-4:107:20-9:50 The Conjuring (R) Thu. 4:057:00 Despicable Me 2 (PG) Thu. 4:40-7:15 Elysium (R) Thu. 4:00-7:059:40 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-4:007:05-9:40 Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) Thu. 7:10 Jobs (PG-13) Thu. 9:35 Fri.Sun. 1:30-4:20-7:05-9:20 Kick-Ass 2 (R) Thu. 9:30 Fri.Sun. 1:10-4:15-7:00-9:35 Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13) Thu. 9:40 Fri.-Sun. 1:104:15-7:00-9:10 Paranoia (PG-13) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:05-7:05-9:45 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu. 4:50-7:159:45 Fri.-Sun. 12:00-2:154:30-7:15-10:00 Planes (PG) Thu. 4:10-9:10 Fri.-Sun. 12:10-2:10-4:109:45 Planes 3D (PG) Thu.-Sun. 7:10 The Smurfs 2 (PG) Thu. 4:507:15 Fri.-Sun. 12:00-2:254:50-7:15 Turbo (PG) Thu. 4:45 We’re the Millers (R) Thu. 4:05-7:00-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:05-7:00-9:40 The Wolverine (PG-13) Thu. 4:00-7:10-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 9:30

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Short Bus Heroes stops go o at Aurora Comedy Nights y famil From staff reports

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The animated feature, “The Croods” may be seen under the stars Saturday night in Braselton.

Watch animation film ‘The Croods’ under the stars From staff reports Braselton’s movies under the stars’ series features “The Croods” on Saturday, Aug. 17, in the park in historic downtown on Harrison Street.

The prehistoric, computer-animated comedy adventure introduces the world’s first modern family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always been their home is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, they are rocked by generational clashes and seismic shifts as they discover a new world.

The 98-minute film is rated PG and features the voices of Nicholas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds.

Spectators are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Vendors will offer treats and the Braselton Lions Club presents baked goods.

Movies are presented free of charge at dusk by the Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority.

Visit www.downtownbraselton.com for additional opportunities.

A group of talented comedians with diverse styles and outlooks have banded together to put their comedic powers to good use rather than evil on stage at Aurora Comedy Nights this weekend.

The Short Bus Heroes Comedy Tour will perform at 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Aug. 16-17 at the theater in Lawrenceville. Members of the Short Bus Heroes include Matt Mitchell, Jamie Bendall, James “JB” Blackwell and Kevin Mason.

Katie Causey will host Aurora Comedy Nights.

Mitchell got his start as the “Casio Kid” on the nationally syndicated Rick and Bubba radio show.

His big break came as an on-air correspondent for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. From life as small-town boy to his experiences in the bright lights of the big city and all the awkward situations in between, Mitchell keeps audiences engaged with his likable personality, quick wit and charming chubbiness.

Bendall is a name well-known in Atlanta comedy as co-owner of the legendary The Punchline Comedy Club. Bendall has been performing stand-up for the past 10 years but is a personal injury attorney, sometimes the jokes write themselves.

James “JB” Blackwell is a Dallas native and Atlantabased comedian whose travels have taken him all across the United States as well as a couple of places

Aurora Comedy Nights When: 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17 Cost: $18 Contact: Call 678-226-6222 or visit www.auroratheatre.com Mitchell

Bendall

around the globe. Known for his conversational delivery, willingness to chime in on any subject and charisma, Blackwell’s

Mason

performances draw audiences into his world.

Kevin Mason’s first performance was to a sold-out audience at the

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Tragedy of ‘Hamlet’ in Athens From staff reports Considered by many as one of the most powerful tragedies in the English language, “Hamlet” is widely regarded as Shakespeare’s best play as the title character asks “To be or not to be?”

Showcasing the story will be the Town & Gown Players from Aug. 16-18 and Aug. 22-25 at the Athens Community Theater behind the Taylor-Grady House on Grady Avenue in Athens.

The curtain rises at 8 p.m.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12 and $15. A $8 student-only special is for Thursday performances.

“Hamlet” is the story of how a troubled son deals with the murder of his father at the hands of his uncle, and all of the psychological machinations that result. Written around 1600, “Hamlet” explores the uneasy relationship between acting and thinking, a dichotomy rooted in the evolution of the Renaissance man.

Director Mike Smith stays true to the original concept and contemplation of such a tricky psychological question. He is aided

Theater events This week

Aurora Comedy Nights, Lawrenceville. 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Aug. 16-17.

Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. $18. 678-226-6222, www. auroratheatre.com.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,”Atlanta. Through Aug. 17. 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 6:30 p.m.

Sundays. The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. Thursday $15-$20, Friday $22-$32, Saturday $24-$36, Sunday $15-$28. Parking $5. $15 general admission for previews July 18-19. 404-

Fables from afar at Aurora Theatre From staff reports

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The Town & Gown Players will perform “Hamlet” to kick off its new season.

by a cast of talented actors who have dived headlong into the murky, yet brilliant, text.

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Fables Fantastiques, Lawrenceville. 10 a.m. Aug. 17. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. $7. 678-226-6222, www. auroratheatre.com.

Upcoming

Hot Diggity Doug, Lawrenceville. 10 a.m. Aug. 24. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. $7. 678-226-6222, www. auroratheatre.com.

Freeze Frame , Lawrenceville. 10 a.m. Aug. 31. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. $7. 678-226-6222, www. auroratheatre.com.

“Aladdin Jr.,” Dahlonega.

Sept. 14-15, 20-22.

Historic Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega.

Adults $14, children and students $10.

Visit www.townandgownplayers. org or call 706-208-8696 to purchase tickets or for more information.

Francine Reed, Sautee.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 14.

Center Theatre, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. $18 members, $22 non members, $12 for children 12 and younger. snca.org.

“Alice in Wonderland,” Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. Oct.

4-5, 11-12; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 12. Brenau University’s Historic Pearce Auditorium, 500 Centennial Circle, Gainesville. $10-12 for adults and seniors, $7-8 for students and children.

“The Love List,” Jefferson.

Oct. 11-12. Jefferson Community Theatre, 28 College St., Jefferson.

In honor of Aurora Theatre’s season opener, Les Misérables, the theater’s children’s playhouse keeps the French theme going with the delightful “Fables Fantastiques.”

Théâtre du Rêve, Atlanta’s unique Frenchlanguage theatre company, will share the fantastic world of fables as the fall season opens at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. The bilingual original production is an adaptation of fables from Aesop, La Fontaine and West Africa and will come to life through physical theater, storytelling and audience interaction.

The next production will feature one of Atlanta’s best storytellers with his newest program, Hot Diggity Doug. On Aug. 24, dignified and doggedly diligent do-gooder Doug, with the aid of his daring dog Digger, digs down deep into some classic and popular tales. They will dig a hole to the other side of the world, explore McElligot’s Pool, help Moonbear escape his shadow and root on Mike Mulligan and his Steam

Aurora Children’s Playhouse Aug. 17: “Fables Fantastiques!”

Aug. 24: Hot Diggity Doug Aug. 31: Freeze Frame Cost: $7 Contact: 678-2266222 or www. auroratheatre.com

Shovel, not to mention marvel at an odd fellow who has a notion to dig a hole in the ceiling.

Big Thinkers Science Exploration also will return for science fun Aug. 31.

The Big Thinkers will beat the summer heat with Freeze Frame, a chilling look into the world of dry ice. Audiences will discover what dry ice is and how it behaves as well as create huge plumes of foggy carbon dioxide. Children will explore the effects of carbonation with the Big Thinkers Soda Pop and even catch dry ice bubbles in their hands.

Performances are at 10 a.m. on select Saturdays and last 45 minutes.

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Concert calendar This week

The Killers, Alpharetta. Aug. 15.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $32.50-$67.50. Call 800745-3000 for time, vzwamp.com or ticketmaster.com.

Stoned Sandwich, Dahlonega. Aug. 16. 438 W. Main St., Dahlonega. Call 706-864-2400 for time.

Sunset Jazz Festival: Will Downing, Atlanta. 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $25-$89. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Coal Mountain Band, Dahlonega. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 16. The Crimson Moon, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. $16 advance, $18 on day. 706-864-3982, thecrimsonmoon.com.

Roshambeaux, Dahlonega. 9

Outdoors events This week

Moonlight paddle, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Sept. 20 and Oct. 25.

Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville.

Trained instructor will lead group paddle. $15. 770-287-7888, lckc.org.

Blimpie Fit Fest, Suwanee. 7:30 a.m.

Aug. 17. Town Center Park, 330

p.m. Aug. 16. Shenanigans, 87 N. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-4820114.

Habersham Music Festival, Clarkesville. 10 a.m. Aug. 17. Sam Pitts Park, Clarkesville.

Sunset Jazz Festival: Eric Benet, Brian Culbertson, Rachelle Ferrell, Hiroshima, Atlanta. 6 p.m. Aug. 17. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $25-$89. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Holly and the Heartbreakers, Dahlonega. 6 p.m. Aug. 17. Historic Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. $40 per person, $75 per couple Jason Kenney & Leah Calvert, Dahlonega. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 17.

The Crimson Moon, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. $12 advance, $14 on day. 706-864-3982, thecrimsonmoon.com.

Zac Martin, Dahlonega. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Shenanigans, 87 N. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-4820114.

Roger Hodgson: The Legendary Voice of Supertramp, Atlanta. 8 p.m.

Aug. 18. The Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. Parking $10. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Dawson Community Chorale audition, Dawsonville. 7 p.m. Aug. 19. First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, Ga. 9, Dawsonville. The concert date is Nov. 16. 404-906-9909.

LP Tour, Alpharetta. 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 21. Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $25-$49.

800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com or deltaclassicchastain.com.

Town Center Ave., Suwanee. paul@ blimpiegeorgia.com.

About Boating Safely course, Flowery Branch. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aug. 17. Coast Guard Operations Center, 6995 Lights Ferry Road, Flowery Branch. $40. 770-271-4059, lakelanier.ga@aol.com.

More Herbs, Duluth. Aug. 17 and 24. McDaniel Farm, 3251 McDaniel Road, Duluth. $5 per person for Gwinnett residents, $8 for out of

county residents. Call 770-814-4920 for times, gwinnettehc.org.

Gardening Class: Fall Gardening, Cumming. 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 19.

Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming. 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Road, Cumming.

Learn about growing cool-season vegetables, composting and enriching your garden soil for next season. forsythpl.org.

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2013 FALL TERM: SEPT SEPT. 30 – NOV. 15, 2013 Join BULLI at Brenau University, an organization for mature adults who enjoy learning, connecting with peers, staying active and having fun. Phone 770-538-4705 today to receive information and request a catalog. Annual membership is only $130, and each course is a low $40. Visit us on the web at www.brenau.edu/lifetimestudy

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