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Boy Scout Troop 228 hosts its annual fall festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Flowery Branch.

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Dahlonega’s most praised and unique entertainment event, The Mountain Music and Medicine Show, ends its 12-year run Saturday.

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Volunteers organize the annual Oakwood Secret Santa Car Show this Saturday.

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Friday, October 4 8pm-10pm THE FLY BETTY BAND Downtown Gainesville

6pm-8pm– Brian Ulrich, Jazz Sax

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Oktoberfest draws thousands to town with Bavarian feel

BY MEREDITH PRUITT mpruitt@ gainesvilletimes.com

In October, only one festival gives Northeast Georgia the full German experience.

The Bavarian parade already has rolled through the town of Helen. Authentic German bands are playing in the Festhalle, and dancing, ranging from the waltz to the chicken dance, continues throughout the night. Food and beverages are served, creating festivities only found at the 43rd annual Oktoberfest.

Known as the most popular festival in the European-themed town, Oktoberfest is in full swing. It began Sept.

12 with the parade and opening festivities and will not stop or slow down until Oct. 27.

As it continues, the Helen Chamber of Commerce, which hosts the event at the Festhalle, and merchants throughout the city are grateful for the business the festival brings to small town. This year’s event lasts for six weeks, making it the world’s longest Oktoberfest. Each night features two live bands, food and drinks.

One resident knows the benefit from the chamber and merchant point of view. Tim Bramlett, president of the chamber board and owner of Tim’s Wooden Toys in Helen, said no other event compares to Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest When: 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays, 1 p.m. to midnight Saturdays and 1-7 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 27 Where: Helen

“It is definitely the No. 1 draw for tourists in the Helen area,” Bramlett said. “It’s a lot of fun.

We go down there and we dance, and this year we have a really good selection of bands.”

He said although most businesses are glad to be a part of it, there is still an effort between the chamber and businesses to create maximum participation.

“The chamber is working hard to get all the merchants participating, so that they can all reap the best benefits possible out of the additional crowds,” he said.

As the proprietor of Tim’s Wooden Toys, he said the store does its best business thanks to loyal customers who attend Oktoberfest each year.

“As a businessman, it’s wonderful to have the influx of new customers,” he said. “We have traditional customers who come in all the time for Oktoberfest, and it’s good to have them come back and see you again.”

Overall, Bramlett said Helen is a good place to have a business, especially during October.

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Cast members of the Mountain Music and Medicine Show will end their 12-year run of the bimonthly event Saturday with a final performance at the Historic Holly Theater in Dahlonega.

Mountain Music show bids adieu Award-winning program to end after 12 years

BY ANDREW AKERS

aakers@gainesvilletimes.com The multiple awardwinning Mountain Music and Medicine Show will host its final show Saturday after a 12-year run at the Historic Holly Theatre in Dahlonega.

The old-time live radio variety show is set between the Gold Rush era of the early 1800s to the 1950s in Dahlonega when the fictional “Doc” Johnson’s traveling Miracle Medicine Show came to town to peddle “Wizard Water” elixir and showcase local musical acts.

“When we started this, we wanted to make sure we depicted Appalachia in an accurate, but humorous,

Mountain Music and Medicine Show When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Where: Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega Cost: $15

way,” said longtime show writer and producer, Mel Hawkins. “That way we could promote the history and culture of the Appalachian people in an entertaining way.

“It was a sellout hit from the first show.”

The show began in January 2001 and ran monthly until 2007, when it switched to a bimonthly schedule. Every show is taped and later broadcast statewide on Georgia Public Broadcasting’s “On Stage” radio program. It airs at 8 p.m. every second Saturday of the month and 11 p.m. the following Tuesday.

The program has won

three awards from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for “Best Locally Produced Program” in the state, a rare feat for a program entirely run on a volunteer basis. It takes between 25 and 35 people to produce any given show.

“We’ve had a good core group of volunteers,” Hawkins said. “But 12 years is a long time to do something. We’re still putting on a good show, so we wanted to go out while we’re on top.”

Saturday’s event will feature performances by folk and bluegrass band Curley Maple, local duet Tom and Juli and old-time country band The Buzzard

The old-time radio show features fictional “Doc” Johnson, who peddles his “Wizard Water” elixir.

Mountain Boys, who have been regulars on the show for the past six years.

The warm-up show will start at 7:30 p.m. and the regular broadcast starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 To purchase tickets, call the Holly Theatre at 706-864-3759 or visit www. hollytheater.com.

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Fall festival to Hot rods cruise into Oakwood Car show to support scouts raise funds for From staff reports For more than a dozen years, youth from Flowery Branch Boy Scout Troop 228 have entertained thousands during the annual fall festival on Oct. 5 in Old Town Flowery Branch.

“This gives the boys a chance to get out of their uniforms and just remind peopled what the Boy Scouts of America is really all about,” said Michelle Harkins, chair for this year’s festival. “This fundraiser is very important to the troop, so we can provide a great solid program for the boys.”

In previous years, the festival has drawn more than 4,000 to the rainor-shine event set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festival will feature more than 80 vendors offering concessions to arts, crafts and unique gift items.

“We have a lot of new vendors,” said Harkins, including a model train

Flowery Branch Fall Festival When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5, rain or shine Where: Old Town Flowery Branch

display, “so the kids can walk around and see it.”

The ever-popular bungee cord experience, bounce houses and cake walk will return. But pony rides will arrive anew along with Cherry-O the Clown, who will do face painting and creative balloon sculpture.

A Flowery Branch police officer will showcase his painted gourds, and a flute maker will offer handmade instruments. Downtown merchants are also expected to remain open for the afternoon.

Parking for the free event will be at the open lot on the corner of Snelling and Railroad Avenues.

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Antiques and Collectibles Show: Join us for these dates: Friday October 4th : 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday October 5th : 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday October 6th : 10 AM to 4 PM

Breakfast & Lunch served by Angie’s Cafe 5540 Atlanta Highway Flowery Branch, GA 30542

770-967-9080 flowerybranchantiques.com

Secret Santa

BY ANDREW AKERS

aakers@gainesvilletimes.com Hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, antique and race cars will roll into Hall County for the fourth annual Oakwood Secret Santa Car Show on Saturday at Hayes Chrysler off of Frontage Road.

The vehicles will arrive at the lot at 9 a.m. to compete for awards and a $1,000 raffle. Vehicle registration closes at 1 p.m. and costs $20.

Proceeds will benefit the Oakwood Secret Santa program, which provides Christmas presents to needy children in the area.

“All of the money goes

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Paul and Susan Cain of Lawrenceville stop by a 1958 Cadillac DeVille for a closer look while at last year’s annual Secret Santa Car Show at Hayes Chrysler in Oakwood.

to this one project,” Event coordinator Sheri Millwood said. “All of it goes to provide Christmas to families in our community that will not have one without us.”

The top 25 cars will receive plaques and 11 “best of” awards will be recognized in the

categories such as paint, interior, truck, motorcycle, import, Chevrolet, Ford and Corvette. Each registered car is also entered into the $1,000 raffle, which was donated by Store More Self Storage.

Aside from the car show, a variety of arts and crafts, vendors, auctions

and other activities will be available to visitors.

Massage therapy students from the American Professional Institute will give free five-minute massages. A “Dawg Corner” will allow participants to watch the Saturday football game between Georgia and Tennessee. A silent auction featuring items donated by Road Atlanta, Lake Lanier Islands and others will take place and every 30 minutes.

Children can enjoy the “kid’s corner,” featuring an inflatable bounce house, face painter and caricature artist — all of which are free. In addition, Santa Claus will arrive by fire truck at noon for pictures and activities with the children.

The Martin Adams Band will provide live music all day.

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Saturday, October 5th Noon - 11pm Downtown Gainesville

Call 770-536-1111 for advance tickets www.scottsdowntown.com Ice Cold Beer, Wine, Water & Soda Live Music/DJ • Hot Dogs Low Country Boil • Oyster Shucking Contest Bring a Lawn Chair for the Day!

TICKETS ONLY $10!

A portion of the proceeds benefit Our Neighbor, Inc. Event is located on Brenau Avenue between Main Street and Bradford Street - Next to Scott’s Downtown.

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Final Mountain Music and Medicine Show, Dahlonega. 7 p.m. Oct. 5. Historic Holly Theatre, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3759 or hollytheater.com.

Oysterfest 2013, Gainesville. Noon to 11 p.m. Oct 5. Brenau Avenue between Main Street and Bradford Street. $10. Benefits Our Neighbor, Inc. Scottsdowntown.com.

Hannah Lumme, Dahlonega. 3 p.m. Oct. 6. Gloria Shott Performance Hall at University of North Georgia, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 706-864-1423.

Praise in the Park, Lula. 3-7 p.m. Oct. 5.

Lula Depot, 5633 Nacoochee St., Lula.

Free. Donations go to renovations in the downtown area of Lula. 770-869-3516.

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With his directorial debut “Don Jon,” actor Joseph GordonLevitt becomes a filmmaker to be taken seriously. GordonLevitt wrote, directed and stars in this outrageously funny and surprisingly moving comedy.

Despite its adult theme, “Don Jon” is an edgy, relevant comedy with a unique voice.

‘Don Jon’

Annual Dahlonega Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega. 2-5 p.m.

Through Oct. 12.

Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square N, Dahlonega.

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Blessing of the Animals, Gainesville.

4 p.m. Oct. 6. Front lawn of Brenau University, 500 Washington St SE, Gainesville. Free.

Pets are welcome.

770-532-6617, 770536-0126.

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. 7-9 p.m.

Oct. 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 8:15-10 p.m. Oct. 20.

Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive, Tallulah Falls. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981, georgiastateparks.org.

66th annual Members’ exhibition, Gainesville. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 through Dec. 8. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free.

Creating healthy vegetarian menus from the seasonal harvest, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 12. Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, 5735 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville. $20. 770-887-0051, info@ discovercedarhill.org.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Gainesville. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11-12.

Pearce Auditorium, 500 Centennial Circle, Gainesville.

Ages 6-12. $5. 678-717-3624.

Free Yoga in the Park, Gainesville. 6-7 p.m. Oct. 11. Ivey Terrace Park, 607 Ridgewood Terrace, Gainesville. Free. Bring yoga mat and water.

678-983-7717, doinyoga.net.

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“The Love List,” Jefferson. Oct. 11-12. Jefferson Community Theatre, 28 College St., Jefferson. mainst.jefferson.com.

Sixth annual Pottery & Craft Show, Gillsville. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5. 6616 Ga. 52 Gillsville.

Free. 770540-7979.

“The Wedding Singer,” Gainesville. 7 p.m. Oct. 8, 10, 12 and 2 p.m. Oct. 13. Chestatee High School, 3005 Sardis Road, Gainesville. Adults $7, students and seniors $5, children under 10 $3. 770-532-1162.

Ed Gilliam exhibition, Dahlonega. Through Dec. 27. Reception at 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 10. 678717-3438, ung.edu.

Fall exhibitions, Gainesville. Through Oct. 12. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free. qvac.org.

Fifth annual MelaNoMo fundraiser, Cleveland. Oct. 5, at 26 Megan Drive, Cleveland.

Barbecue, drinks, live music, an auction and T-shirts.

Fundraiser on the bank of the Chattahoochee River to raise awareness and collect money for a cure for melanoma. www. melanomo.org.

“Bending Sticks: The Sculpture of Patrick Dougherty,” Suwanee. 7 p.m. Oct. 8. The Movie Tavern, 2855 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suwanee. $6. 678-730-6900, movietavern.com.

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Adult theme becomes a clever comedy ‘Don Jon’

JEFF MARKER jeffmarker@rocketmail.com

Film Review Joseph Gordon-Levitt is on a remarkable streak.

For nearly a decade now, he has mixed supporting roles in blockbuster movies like “Inception,” “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Looper” with starring roles in smaller productions like “(500) Days of Summer” and “50/50,” and he consistently offers memorable performances.

The former child actor is not only a bona fide movie star but also an actor who commands tremendous respect from his peers.

With “Don Jon,” GordonLevitt now becomes a filmmaker to be taken seriously, too.

Gordon-Levitt wrote, directed and stars in this outrageously Relativity Media funny and surprisingly moving Joseph Gordon-Levitt, left, and Scarlett Johansson in a scene from the film “Don Jon.” comedy.

As an actor, Gordon-Levitt plays completely against type. never does during real sex.

Barbara (Scarlett Johansson), they initially seem to be.

He constructs a character Jon doesn’t recognize it yet, a beautiful, willful Jersey girl.

The plot hinges on a handful straight out of the reality show but he is addicted to porn.

What begins as a pickup of brilliantly written and acted Jersey Shore — a vain, vacuous “Don Jon” has a lot of becomes Jon’s first time falling scenes. Viewers might be “guido” whose mother named fun during the first act with in love. divided over how well the him Jon, but whose friends call just how ridiculous Jon’s Jon is motivated to make an film works as a whole, but a him the Don because he never lifestyle and beliefs are, but earnest attempt to give up porn. few scenes are undeniably fails to score a one-night stand. it also establishes a thematic He enrolls in a night class, and as unique, surprising and During the opening sequence, opposition between genuine Barbara won’t have sex with uproarious as anything we’ll see Jon lists the things he cares intimacy with another person Jon until they meet each other’s this year. about most: his body, his ride, versus solitary physical families.

There is also ample eye his crib, his boys and most of all pleasure.

Jon’s family is a treat, by the candy for those of any sexual — his porn.

Since the pornography way. Glenn Headly and Tony persuasion. Gordon-Levitt Jon explains that sex with real industry, boosted by the Danza play Jon’s stereotypically bulked up for the role, and women is fine, but he prefers Internet, has generated at least East Coast Italian-American he and Johansson absolutely the porn experience. Real $10 billion for nearly a decade parents. The stereotypes are sizzle. women never do the things porn now, “Don Jon” good-naturedly rather worn out, but the actors And speaking of sexual stars do, and pornographic sex addresses what must be a play them wonderfully. images ... This may be obvious, looks much better than real sex. problem for many people.

“Don Jon” slowly peels back but it would be irresponsible for Things begin to change for the layers of both Jon and me not to point out that anyone Most importantly, Jon “loses Jon, though, when he meets Barbara, and neither are who who is offended by the mere himself” in porn in a way he

Starring: Joseph GordonLevitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Brie Larson, Tony Danza Rated: R, for strong graphic sexual material and dialogue throughout, nudity, language and some drug use Runtime: 1 hour, 30 minutes Bottom line: Genuine, hilarious adult comedy

idea of pornography should not see “Don Jon.” The movie never condones Jon’s lifestyle, and the glimpses of porn the movie provides are definitely not sexy. The filmmakers definitely take the appropriate position on pornography. But this story can’t be told without showing the source of Jon’s addiction to some degree.

Crucially, though, the movie doesn’t condemn Jon as a person. From a storytelling perspective, one of the most important things Gordon-Levitt does is avoid judging the character.

We come to understand why Jon is drawn to the emotionally safe, instant gratification of pornography, and eventually one of his night school classmates, Esther (Julianne Moore), will help him understand it, too.

The final act of the movie becomes surprisingly sweet without ever being cloying or saccharin.

“Don Jon” is a great directorial debut for GordonLevitt and an edgy, relevant comedy with a unique voice.

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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Baggage Claim (PG-13) Thu. 5:30-7:45-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 2:30-5:00-7:30-10:00 Battle of the Year (PG-13) Thu. 7:30 Fri.-Sun. 7:15-9:45 Battle of the Year 3D (PG-13) Thu. 4:45 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) Thu. 4:00-4:45-7:00-7:45-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 2:30-3:154:45-7:45-10:00 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 3D (PG) Thu. 5:30-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-5:30 Don Jon (R) Thu. 5:30-7:45-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 2:15-5:00-7:30-10:00 The Family (R) Thu. 4:30-7:00-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:15-4:00-6:45-9:30 Grace Unplugged (PG) Thu. 7:00-9:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:00-7:00-9:30 Gravity (PG-13) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-1:453:15-5:30-7:45-9:30-10:00 Gravity 3D (PG-13) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. 4:307:00-9:30 Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) Thu. 4:45-7:30-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 7:30-10:00 Insidious: Chapter 2 (PG-13) Thu. 4:15-7:159:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:45-4:15-7:15-9:45 Instructions Not Included (PG-13) Thu. 4:157:00-9:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:45 Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13) Thu. 4:006:45-9:30 Fri. 1:00-4:00-6:45 Sat. 6:45 Sun. 1:00-4:00-6:45 The Metropolitan Opera: Eugene Onegin (Not Rated) Sat. 12:55 Planes (PG) Thu. 5:45 Fri.-Sun. 2:00-4:30 Prisoners (R) Thu. 4:45-8:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:304:45-8:00 Runner Runner (R) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. 2:154:30-7:00-9:45 Rush (R) Thu. 4:15-7:00-9:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:154:15-7:00-9:45 Unstoppable: A Live Event With Kirk Cameron 2nd Showing (Not Rated) Thu. 7:00 We’re the Millers (R) Thu. 4:30

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Planes (PG) Thu. (1:00-3:25-5:50) 8:15 Fri.Sun. (1:00-4:00) Prisoners (R) Thu. (1:20-5:00) 8:50 Fri.-Sun. (1:20-5:00) 9:00 Riddick (R) Thu. 7:10 Fri.-Sun. 7:10-10:00 Runner Runner (R) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. (12:302:55-5:20) 7:45-10:10 Rush (R) Thu.-Sun. (12:55-3:55) 7:00-10:00 The Smurfs 2 (PG) Thu. (12:45-3:30) We’re the Millers (R) Thu.-Sun. (1:00-3:40) 7:15-9:55

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“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” gobbled up $34 million in its debut weekend at the box office.

Last week’s top film, the Warner Bros. kidnapping thriller “Prisoners,” slipped to second place with $10.9 million, while the racing drama “Rush” came in third place with $10 million after expanding to wide release.

The top 5 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Monday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Hollywood.com, are: 1. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2,” Sony, $34,017,930, 4,001 locations, $8,502 average, $34,017,930, one week.

2. “Prisoners,” Warner Bros., $10,885,262, 3,290 locations, $3,309 average, $38,549,194, two weeks.

3. “Rush,” Universal, $10,014,920, 2,297 locations, $4,360 average, $10,275,829, two weeks.

4. “Baggage Claim,” Fox Searchlight, $9,031,102, 2,027 locations, $4,455 average, $9,031,102, one week.

5. “Don Jon,” Relativity Media, $8,677,009, 2,422 locations, $3,583 average, $8,677,009, one week.

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Baggage Claim (PG-13) Thu. (1:25-4:30) 7:009:45 Fri.-Sun. (1:25-4:30) 7:00-9:30 Battle of the Year (PG-13) Thu. (3:50) Battle of the Year 3D (PG-13) Thu. (1:10) 7:00 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) Thu.Sun. (12:45) 9:30 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 3D (PG) Thu.-Sun. (3:15) 7:00 Don Jon (R) Thu.-Sun. (1:15-3:45) 7:15-10:00 The Family (R) Thu.-Sun. (1:10-4:30) 7:1510:00 Gravity 3D (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. (12:30-2:55-5:20) 7:45-10:10 Insidious: Chapter 2 (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (1:154:00) 7:20-9:55 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu.-Sun. (1:05-3:45) 6:30-9:10

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

Baggage Claim (PG-13) Thu. 5:15-7:30-9:45 Fri. 6:00-8:15 Sat.-Sun. 1:30-3:45-6:00-8:15 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) Thu. 4:30-7:00-9:15 Fri. 5:00-7:15-9:30 Sat.-Sun. 1:00-3:00-5:00-7:15-9:30 The Family (R) Thu. 4:45-7:30-10:00 Grace Unplugged (PG) Fri. 4:30-7:00-9:15 Sat.Sun. 2:00-4:30-7:00-9:15 Gravity (PG-13) Fri. 4:45-7:00-9:15 Sat.-Sun. 2:30-4:45-7:00-9:15 Insidious: Chapter 2 (PG-13) Thu. 4:45-7:1510:00 Fri.-Sun. 5:00 Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13) Thu. 4:15-7:009:45 Prisoners (R) Thu. 5:00-8:15 Fri. 7:30 Sat.Sun. 1:45-7:30 Runner Runner (R) Fri. 5:45-8:00-10:15 Sat.Sun. 1:15-3:30-5:45-8:00-10:15

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

Baggage Claim (PG-13) Thu. 4:30-7:00-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 2:15-4:30-7:00-10:00 Battle of the Year (PG-13) Thu. 4:30 Battle of the Year 3D (PG-13) Thu. 7:00 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) Thu. 4:15-7:00-9:15-9:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-5:30-9:15 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 3D (PG) Thu. 5:30-7:45 Fri.-Sun. 3:15-7:45 Don Jon (R) Thu. 5:30-7:45-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 2:15-4:15-7:15-9:30 The Family (R) Thu. 4:15-7:00-9:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:45 Gravity (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:00-3:15-7:45-10:00 Gravity 3D (PG-13) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. 5:307:00 Insidious: Chapter 2 (PG-13) Thu. 5:00-7:3010:00 Fri.-Sun. 2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Thu. 7:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:00-9:15 Planes (PG) Thu. 4:00 Prisoners (R) Thu. 4:15-8:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:004:15-8:00 Runner Runner (R) Thu. 10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:003:15-5:30-7:45-10:00 We’re the Millers (R) Thu. 4:00-7:15-10:00 Fri.Sun. 1:30-4:00-7:15-9:45

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CHS revives ’80s music Musical based on movie hits student stage From staff reports A new musical comedy based on a 1998 movie starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore will reappear on the Chestatee High School stage next week.

“The Wedding Singer” will tell the tale of Robbie Hart’s stint as a professional wedding singer in the 1980s in the high school’s theater at 3005 Sardis Road, Gainesville.

Showtimes will be 7 p.m.

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Chestatee High School students will perform “The Wedding Singer” next week in Gainesville.

Tuesday, Oct. 8; Thursday Oct. 10; Saturday, Oct. 12; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13.

Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and $3 for children 10 and younger.

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Theater events This week

“Pippin,” Demorest. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5, 2 p.m. Oct. 6. The Swanson Center at Piedmont College, 365 College Drive, Demorest. Adults $10, students and seniors $5. 706-778-8500 ext. 1355.

“Grease,” Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. Gainesville High School Theatre, 830 Century Place, Gainesville. $5.

“Hamlet,” Atlanta. Oct. 4-27. Georgia Shakespeare, Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. $14.95-$44.86. 404-504-1473.

“Alice in Wonderland,” Gainesville.

7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 11-12; 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 6, 12. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Centennial Circle, Gainesville. $10-12 for adults and seniors, $7-8 for students and children.

“Othello,” Atlanta. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.

Sundays. 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Oct. 5 through Nov. 3.

The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. Previews Oct. 3-4. $15. Thursday $15-$20, Friday $22-$32, Saturday $24-$36, Sunday

$15-$28. $5 parking. 404-874-5299, shakespearetavern.com.

Runway Workshop and Audition, Flowery Branch. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 5.

Mulberry Creek Community Center , 4491 J M Turk Road, Flowery Branch. $25 for runway workshop, audition is free. Casting 20 women and men ages 18 and up, and 10 children and teens ages 5 to 17. Bring pen and a photo.

Women wear heels at least 3 inches.

Men wear dress shoes. 1tabathajames@ gmail.com or tabathajames.com.

“The Love List,” Jefferson. Oct. 11-12.

Jefferson Community Theatre, 28 College St., Jefferson. mainst.jefferson.com.

“The Mousetrap,” Dahlonega. 8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays.

Oct. 11-13, 25-27 and Nov. 1-3.

Historic Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. Adults $18, children and students $12. hollytheater.com.

Upcoming

“The Dragon King,” Atlanta. Oct. 22 through Nov. 3. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta.

Members $9.25, nonmembers $16.50.

404-881-5151, puppet.org.

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Raffle, silent auction in Sautee Funds benefit cancer group From staff reports A silent auction and a raffle during the Music Pickin’ on the Porch at InsideOut Sautee will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund.

Tickets for the Friday, Oct. 4, events are $1 with six tickets costing $5. Tickets are on sale at InsideOut Sautee.

Silent auction and raffle

Concert calendar This week

Final Mountain Music and Medicine Show, Dahlonega. 7 p.m. Oct. 5. Historic Holly Theatre, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3759 or hollytheater.com.

Spyro Gyra, Buford.

Oct. 5. Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater, Lake Lanier Island Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford.

404-435-6007.

Sautee Jamboree, Sautee Nacoochee. Noon-midnight Oct. 5. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. Adults $30, children younger 12 free. 706-878-3300.

winners do not need to be present to win.

Music Pickin’ on the Porch is an evening of music, food and fun.

Local musicians gather at 6 p.m. and entertain the audience with a variety of acoustic music until 9 p.m.

Spectators are encourages to bring a chair and listen.

Or people may bring an instrument and participate.

Food is provided for free, but donations are accepted for The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund.

The event is in front of Inside Out Sautee,

2454 Ga. 17 in Sautee Nacoochee. Yonah Mountain Vineyards and Elfmade Wooden Toys also will be open until 9 p.m. for the family-friendly event.

Many local businesses have donated wonderful prizes for this fundraiser.

Louisa Videki, framer at InsideOut and an employee of Yonah Mountain Vineyards, is participating in the 60-mile walk for the cure in Atlanta later in October.

For more information, call 706-878-0144 or visit www. insideoutsautee.com.

Praise in the Park, Lula.

3-7 p.m. Oct. 5. Lula Depot, 5633 Nacoochee St., Lula. Free. Donations go to renovations in the downtown area of Lula.

770-869-3516.

Hannah Lumme, Dahlonega. 3 p.m. Oct. 6.

Gloria Shott Performance Hall at the University of North Georgia, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Free.

706-864-1423.

Woody Pines and The Howlin’ Brothers, Dahlonega.

8:30 Oct. 11. The Crimson Moon Cafe, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. $12 advance, $14 door. 706-864-3982, thecrimsonmoon.com.

Annual Dahlonega Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega.

2-5 p.m. Through Oct. 12.

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Blend of various music in show at area church From staff reports

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On Sunday, Oct. 6, First Presbyterian Church will present two unique musical services, featuring “Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Mass.”

Described as “liturgical, bluegrass, country and Southern shape-note music all rolled together,” the show will form the whole framework for both morning services.

“Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Mass” was composed by Timothy Sharp and Wes Ramsay. Sharp is traveling from Oklahoma City to take part in the presentation and will play his banjo with the band. He is the executive director of the American Choral Directors Association, a professional organization

‘Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Mass’ When: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday Where: First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive NE, Gainesville

of more than 20,000 choral musicians who work in universities, schools, churches, community and choral groups.

The Chuck Nation Trio — composed fiddler Chuck Nation, his wife Susan on bass, and their daughter Libby on mandolin — will also participate. Nation is pastor of First Baptist Flowery Branch.

All of the singers are from First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville.

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Thumb through thrift items Saturday Patrons can sneak peek at goods today From staff reports

SCOTT ROGERS | Get Out

Kaylan Bradley, of the Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County, prices various pieces of furniture Tuesday morning inside the Brenau University Downtown Center, the former Georgia Mountains Center, in preparation for the annual Thrift Sale.

Etc. events This week

Ghost Tours, Lawrenceville. Every night in October. 7:30 p.m. SundayThursday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222 or scarystroll.com.

Scarecrows in the Garden, Atlanta.

Everyday in October. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta.

404-876-5859 or atlantabotanicalgarden. org.

Worldwide Photowalk, Clarkesville. 4-6 p.m. Oct. 5. Historic Mauldin House, 458 Jefferson St., Clarkesville. Register at worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/ clarkesville-ga-united-states/.

Starlight Auction, Gainesville. 6 p.m. Oct. 5. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Proceeds benefit Elachee’s environmental education programs. 770-535-1976 or elachee@ elachee.org.

27th annual Life Chain walk against abortion, Gainesville. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Intersection of Jesse Jewell and E.E. Butler Pkwy. 404-458-6810.

Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers presents “Bending Sticks: The Sculpture of Patrick Dougherty,” Suwanee.

Deemed Hall County’s largest garage sale, the Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County’s annual Thrift Sale will have items ranging from furniture, electronics and housewares to toys and children’s clothing.

The annual event will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Brenau Downtown Center, formerly the Georgia Mountains Center. Admission is $1.

Junior League members collect and sell items at reasonable prices.

7 p.m. Oct. 8. The Movie Tavern, 2855 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suwanee. $6. 678-730-6900, movietavern.com.

Denise Weimer book signing, Gainesville.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11. Frames YouNique, 104 Main St. SW, Gainesville. Free.

770-532-7074, framesyounique.com.

Free Yoga in the Park, Gainesville. 6-7 p.m. Oct. 11. Ivey Terrace Park, 607 Ridgewood Terrace, Gainesville. Free.

Bring yoga mat and water. 678-983-7717, doinyoga.net.

Creating Healthy Vegetarian Menus from the Seasonal Harvest, Gainesville. 10 a.m.12 p.m. Oct. 12. Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, 5735 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville. $20. 770-887-0051, info@ discovercedarhill.org.

The Newtown Florist Civic/Environmental Groups 63rd Anniversary celebration, Gainesville. 6 p.m. Oct. 12. VoicesFaith Ministries North, 996 Athens St., Gainesville. $10 donation. 203-668-7262.

Upcoming

Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers presents “Birth of the Living Dead,” Gainesville. 7 p.m. Oct. 14. Martha T. Nesbitt Academic Building at University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free.

770-534-2787, ung.edu.

“This annual event raises money for Junior League’s community initiatives, which support and promote the well-being of children and families, and it provides people the opportunity to shop for some great items at really affordable prices,” said Katie Crumley, 2013 thrift sale co-chairwoman.

Those who want to shop early can from 5-8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 3, for $5. All items are double priced.

All transactions are cash only. Organizers ask shoppers not to bring bags or strollers.

For more information, call 770-535-1951 or email info@gainesvillehalljunior league.org.

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Family events

Outdoors events

This week

This week

Star Wars-themed comedy All Childish Things, Lawrenceville. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. $20-$30.

Discount matinee, 10 a.m. Oct. 23. $26. 678-226-6222.

Fifth annual MelaNoMo fund raiser against melanoma, Cleveland. Oct. 5. 26 Megan Drive, Cleveland.

Barbecue, drinks, live music, auctions and T-shirts. $25. Visit melanomo.org for more information.

Flowery Branch Fall Festival, Flowery Branch. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5. Downtown Flowery Branch. Free.

678-825-4228 or troop228.info.

Goddard School Block Party, Flowery Branch. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 5. The Goddard School, 5989 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. 770-967-6737, GoddardSchool.com.

Sixth annual Pottery & Craft Show, Gillsville. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5. 6616 Ga. 52 Gillsville. Free. 770-540-7979.

Telescopes in the Park, Gainesville. 7:45-9:45 p.m.

Oct. 5. Sardis Creek Park, 4424 Sardis Road, Gainesville. Free. 941-475-1578, fasterlock@att.net.

Pumpkinpalooza and Free Outdoor Movie Night, Flowery Branch. 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 5. The Springs, 6553 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Hamburgers and hot dog lunch followed by “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” outdoors at 7 p.m. 770-965-9506.

Blessing of the Animals, Gainesville. 4 p.m. Oct. 6.

Front lawn of Brenau University, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Free. Pets are welcome. 770-5326617, 770-536-0126.

Haunted House and Corn Maze, Commerce. Weekends through Nov. 2. 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Sundays. Funopolis Family Center, 40155 Ga. 441 S, Commerce. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Oct. 5. 706335-3866.

Oysterfest 2013, Gainesville. Noon to 11 p.m.

Oct. 5. On Brenau Avenue between Main Street and Bradford Street. $10. Benefits Our Neighbor, Inc. Scottsdowntown.com.

Secret Santa Car Show, Oakwood. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct. 5. Vehicle registration ends at 1 p.m. Hayes Chrysler, 3115 Frontage Road, Oakwood. Free admission and parking. Vehicle registration $20, arts and Crafts registration $25. Proceeds go to Oakwood Secret Santa Program. 770-536-4985 or secretsantacarshow.com.

Upcoming

Goddard School Book Fair, Flowery Branch. All day Oct. 7-11. The Goddard School, 5989 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. 770-967-6737.

Movies Under the Stars presents “Oz: The Great and Powerful,” Dahlonega. 6 p.m. activities, movie at dusk Oct. 11. Hancock Park in Dahlonega. Dahlonega.org.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Gainesville. 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 11-12. Pearce Auditorium, 500 Centennial Circle, Gainesville. Ages 6-12. $5. 678-717-3624.

Famous BBQ, Flowery Branch. Noon to 2 p.m.

Oct. 12, The Springs, 6553 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Barbecue pulled pork plates served for $5 each. 770-965-9506.

Pumpkin Chunkin’, Flowery Branch. Noon to 6 p.m.

Oct. 12 and 19, The Springs, 6553 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Throwing contest with prizes awarded for accurate and longest throws during both contests. 770-965-9506

Second annual Special Olympics Regatta, Gainesville. Oct. 5. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. lckc.org.

8.55K/3.45K Trail Run, Winder. 8:30 a.m. Oct. 12. Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St., Winder. Registration $25-$45. dirtyspokes.com.

Smithgall Woods State Park’s Fall Celebration, Helen. Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. $6 parking. 706-878-3087, georgiastateparks.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. 770-535-1976.

Arts events This Week

Ed Gilliam Exhibition, Dahlonega. Through Dec. 27. Reception at 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 10. 678-7173438, ung.edu.

Paris Dancers, Helen.

8 p.m. Oct. 4. Helen Theatre, 115 Escowee St., Helen. 706-969-5671 or Helentheatre.com.

Pulaski Street Art Crawl, Athens. 5-9 p.m. Oct. 5.

675 Pulaski St., Athens.

Free. 706-353-8530.

Crocker Pottery Kiln to Open, Lula. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 5. 6361 W. County Line Road, Lula.

Historical display of White County, Northeast Georgia folk pottery dating from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. Free. 770-869-

Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day, Gainesville. 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. elachee.org.

Upcoming

Aurora Theatre Charity Golf Tournament, Lawrenceville. Check-in: 7:30-8:30 a.m., start: 9 a.m. Oct. 14.

Northwood Country Club, 3157 Club Drive, Lawrenceville. Entry fees $100 for individual, $400 for four players.

Proceeds go to Aurora Theatre’s various community projects. 678226-6222, auroratheatre.com.

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 18, 7:309:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 8:15-10 p.m. Oct. 20. Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338

3160, folkpots@bellsouth. net.

Marth Whittington “Used Air,” Atlanta. Through Oct. 12. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday-Thursday.

Whitespec, 814 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta.

Fall Exhibitions, Gainesville. Through Oct. 12. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free. qvac.org.

Upcoming

66th annual Members’ exhibition, Gainesville. 5:307:30 p.m. Oct. 17 through Dec. 8. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free.

Kristin Skees “Cozy Portraits” exhibit, Atlanta.

Oct. 24 through Nov. 16.

Marcia Wood Gallery, 263 Walker St. SW, Atlanta.

Free. 404-827-0030.

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Jane Hurt Yarn Drive, Tallulah Falls. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981, georgiastateparks.org.

Edible and Medicinal Plants of Fall, Helen. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19.

Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. $35 or $30 if paid

by Oct. 4. $6 parking. 706-878-3087, georgiastateparks.org.

Fall Hoedown, Blairsville. Noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 19. Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville. $5 parking. $3 per person over 13 for hayrides. 706-745-2628, georgiastateparks.org.

Road Atlanta, Braselton. 7-9 p.m.

Oct. 16-19. 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 770-967-6143.

Moonlight paddle, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Trained instructor will lead group paddle. $15. 770-2877888, lckc.org.

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COMING-OUT PARTY! YOU’RE INVITED. What better way to celebrate Brenau University’s 135th anniversary than introducing to the community the world’s largest golden tiger as a kickoff to homecoming weekend Oct. 4 – 6.

Come to the 5 p.m. Friday dedication and naming of the iconic bronze sculpture at the Green Street plaza. Move across Academy Street at 6 p.m. to the Northeast Georgia History Center where historian and raconteur Jim Southerland will share memoirs from his more than 40 years on the Brenau faculty. Check www.brenau.edu/alum/homecoming/ for other homecoming activities including athletic events, sorority open houses, storytelling and family field day.