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Exploring genetics of food Documentary shows father’s research on seed diversity
From staff reports Alpha Chi Omega of Brenau University will host an art auction benefitting Gateway Domestic Violence Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Scott’s Downtown. The event will feature local and student art for silent and live auction, a cash bar and appetizers. Musician Mary Jennings will perform. Alpha Chi Omega will have a 1920s Gatsby theme for the evening. Dressing to fit the era is encouraged. Tickets are $10 for students, $30 for singles and $50 for couples. Buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/alpha-chiomega-art-auction-tickets-9074557245 or at the door.
From staff reports A young father of three children often wondered about the food his kids were eating. To answer that question, Jeremy Seifert decided to investigate and film his exploration in the documentary “GMO OMG.” Area families may watch the outcome at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center in Gainesville. Dinner will be served before the film at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at 331 Spring St. NW. Tickets including the dinner, movie and meet the filmmaker question-andanswer session are $15 for adults, $13 for students and $13 for seniors 65 and older. “GMO OMG” explores the systematic corporate takeover and potential loss of humanity’s most precious and ancient inheritance: seeds.
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“GMO OMG” director Jeremy Seifert sits with his children during the filming of his documentary about genetically modified organisms (GMO).
Seifert, who directs the film, investigates how loss of seed diversity and corresponding laboratory assisted genetic alteration of food affects his young children, the health of our planet and freedom of choice everywhere. “GMO OMG” follows one family’s struggle to live and eat without participating in an unhealthy, unjust and destructive world of
ARTS CALENDAR THIS WEEK
Art auction to benefit domestic violence center
Lecture on “Georgia’s Fine Arts: the State Collection” by William Underwood Eiland, Gainesville. 6 p.m. Nov. 14. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free. qvac.org. No Small Measure, Watkinsville. Nov. 14 through Dec. 5. Reception at noon Nov. 14. University of North Georgia Oconee Campus, 1201 Bishop Farms Parkway, Watkinsville. 706-310-6201.
Showing of the film ‘GMO OMG’ When: 7 p.m. showing, 6 p.m. dinner Monday Where: The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St., Gainesville Cost: $15 for adults; $13 for students and seniors Contact: www.theartscouncil.net or 770-534-2787
genetically modified foods. The 90-minute film is part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of
Working Artist Project, Atlanta. Nov. 16 through Jan. 18. Reception 6:308:30 p.m. Nov. 15. The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, 75 Bennett St., Atlanta. mocaga.org, 404-367-8700. Spillover, Atlanta. Nov. 16 through Jan. 18. Reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 15. The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, 75 Bennett St., Atlanta. Adults $5, Seniors and students $1. mocaga. org, 404-367-8700. Kristin Skees “Cozy Portraits” exhibit, Atlanta. Through Nov. 16. Marcia
Independent Filmmakers in conjunction with The Arts Council Inc. and The University of North Georgia.
Wood Gallery, 263 Walker St. SW, Atlanta. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Oct. 24. Free. 404-827-0030, marciawood@marciawoodgallery. com. Art of found objects, Demorest. Through Nov. 20. Piedmont College Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St., Demorest. 706-8944201, dwhite@piedmont.edu. “Transit” Art Exhibit, Gainesville. Through Nov. 30. Inman Park, 102 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 678-617-0355, Rachel.Q.Landers@ gmail.com, RachelLandersSisk.com.
SNCA, musician join forces for food drive From staff reports John Bell of Widespread Panic and Sautee Nacoochee Community Association team up once again with The Foodbank of Northeast Georgia for a holiday food drive. The combined group will build a labyrinth of food at the center. To participate, bring donations of canned and dry goods to the Historic Gym on the following dates: ■ November 11 - 23, noon to 6 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ■ December 2 - 14 noon to 6 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.snca.org.
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