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All grown up....
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Volume 1 Issue 10 Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/ theville and Twitter @theVille_ga
I’ve been whining for the last year about how I was going to turn 30 this year and the certain disaster that it would bring. Well my 30th came and went, and now that I’m on the other side of the once horrific day, I’m actually enjoying it. It seems like I learned a few things as I passed from my 20s so in my now wise old age let me share what I’ve taken from this. First, life is short. Too short to spend time worrying about who other people think you are. You gotta be yourself, and more importantly be happy with yourself. I feel like I spent a decade trying to be somebody that I didn’t even like and believe me, it’s exhausting trying to keep that up. Second, it’s OK to say no. Sometimes people will take from you as much as you will give. While there is a time to give as much of yourself as you can, there is also a time to say
no and not be taken advantage of. Third, family is key. Friends can be awesome but will also disappoint and fail you. While they are good to have they also have their place. Your family is what should be priority number one. So now I feel all grown up and honestly I’m OK with that. I’m even more excited about what this next decade has in store for my family.
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on & off the skin
Royal Blood features art in ink and on canvas, and best of all, you can see if for free
By SAMANTHA SEVERIN Many of Milledgeville’s inhabitants are unaware of the numerous opportunities to experience visual art — for free. One such example is Royal Blood Tattoo on S. Wilkinson St. — it’s not just a tattoo and piercing salon. The walls of Royal Blood are decked out with art from local artists. The shop even features an entire room dedicated solely to art. “Our goal as an art gallery is to bring to the public eye, the artistic ability of those in the tattoo field, on and off the skin. We will periodically showcase artists with an open gallery viewing of their newest work, which will be also for sale. Guest artists will be coming from all over the world to bring the best of what they do to our beautiful city of Milledgeville, Ga.” The artists currently featured in Royal Blood’s gallery include Cale Parker, David Newsome, ANT and Royal Blood’s own tattoo mastermind, Charley Riddle. Cale Parker is a tattoo artist who hails from Dublin. The works he has displayed at Royal Blood are oil paintings, mostly of people he’s tattooed. His depictions of tattooed men and women utilize bright, eye-catching colors. Newsome is a local artist who uses a wide variety of colors and paints pictures of women in wilderness scenes, urging the viewer to embrace the beauty of nature. ANT is a local artist who originally hails from Orlando, Fla. She’s currently apprenticing at Royal Blood. Her paintings at Royal Blood’s art gallery comprise muted colors and depict the faces of important figures throughout AfricanAmerican cultural history. Riddle’s own art ranges from realistic to abstract, flaunting the artist’s versatility. His art is visible right as you walk into the shop. The foyer is completely encompassed in color. Each door features a bright mural created by Riddle. All of the artwork in the gallery is for sale. Gallery and shop hours are noon to 8 p.m. on Mondays and noon to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Royal Blood is located at 100 South Wilkinson St.
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Arts, Culture and Entertainment in the ‘Ville
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On and off the skin Royal Blood Tattoo in Downtown Milledgeville is showcasing some of the local talent by hanging local art inside the studio. Check out some of the cool pieces on page 3.
Country at Cowboys Expect to see a large crowd when this show comes to town with two big names in Bill Gentry and Colt Ford.
Another $5 lunch at Velvet Velvet Elvis seems to recognize that in today’s market the $5 lunch is a hit. Looks like they scored big in our review of their new addition. Check it out!
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Beyond the Barista Local musician Chris Averitt is focusing on the lyrical side of music these days. He also makes a great cup of joe by the way.
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Q&A with Danielle Fields Danielle Fields, local photographer and business owner, sits down with the ‘ville for a chat about First Friday and the local art scene in Milledgeville.
Also check out..... Local Beer Review ........................................8 Jimmy Holder shares his love for good beer and gives us his recommendation for good beer in the city.
Dining Guide..................................................8 This is not your average dining guide. We sorted them by cuisine so you can easily find Chinese or Mexican and also get a quick glance at the prices to expect.
Opinions .......................................................11 We ask the people of Milledgeville if they think the U.S. should continue action in Libya or take on the role of watchdog and mediator?
Fashion..........................................................17 Ever see someone walking in the city and wonder “Where did they get that and how much is it?” Well we stopped one local person and asked!
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LOCAL BAND PROFILE
Country at Cowboys
By NATALIE DAVIS Country music recording artists Colt Ford and Bill Gentry will take the stage at Cowboys next month. Ford recently released his third studio album, “Every Chance I Get,” which features 13 songs with well-known names in the country genre including Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Craig Morgan, Charlie Daniels and Tim McGraw lending their talents. Ford nabbed a co-writing credit on Jason Aldean’s “Dirt Road Anthem.” “Without a lot of radio airplay to support both impressive album and ticket sales, a growing legion of Colt Ford fans are embracing the big man’s style of mixing rap country lyrics with rock riffs, fiddles and steel guitars. This album delivers it all,” reads the artist’s website. Ford recently worked with Tim McGraw on an as-yet-to-be released single from his latest album, which also features guest turns from Eric Church (“Country Thang”), Luke Bryan (“Work It Out”) and Ford’s hero Charlie Daniels (“Overworked & Underpaid”). Ford’s show at Cowboys is set for Thursday, June 2. Following his show on Thursday, Gentry will take the stage on Friday night, no doubt performing hits from his debut album, “Countryfied.” The Carrollton native has worked with notable artists including Keith Whitley, Sugarland, Trisha Yearwood, Alabama and Don Williams among others. Reads his website: “Bill's natural music talent, creative background and raw performance ability are the winning combination for country music lovers. Since first stepping onto a stage, Bill Gentry has honed his stagecraft and built a devoted following in the Southeast that will undoubtedly sweep the nation.” His song, “19” from the Countrified album is dedicated to members of the U.S. military, particularly the late Pat Tillman, a former NFL player turned Army ranger who was killed in Afghanistan. Said Gentry of the song and its inspiration: “When I recorded it, I was thinking about how scared Pop must’ve been,” Gentry says. “The song makes you reflect on the power of sacrifice, believing in something so much that you’re willing to put everything on the line for it.” Cowboys is located at 2657 North Columbia St. For more info on the show, visit www.cowboysmilledgeville.com. For more on Gentry and Ford, visit their websites, www.coltford.com and www.billgentrynation.com.
Bill Gentry
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it’s funny, really funny.
ASK the Intern Dear Intern,
Q. A.
My roommate is an absolute pig. Seriously, you should see this apartment. She always leaves everything a mess and hoards food and dishes in her room. I’m actually very concerned because my Mom has mentioned that this could be a possibility of an eating disorder. I don’t want her to hurt herself, but at the same time, she lives with two other people and we need plates and utensils too. It has gotten to the point where she’s barely speaking to anyone and she’s even more private than she was before. This living situation is getting stickier than the cicadas outside, and quite frankly, just as annoying. What can I do? Sincerely, Disgusted and Confused
MESSY ROOM & DISH HOARDING LEAVES ROOMIES ANGRY & CONCERNED
Dear Exhausted, It can be very difficult to lose a friend, but even more difficult to lose a friend to a man you feel is not a perfect match for her. That being said, WTF is your “friend” thinking?!? Girlfriends are so important, and when men end up turning into scumbags, or become enthralled in work, it is a girlfriend that will remind you what’s great in your life and to keep on, keeping on! It is time for an intervention of tearful magnitude. You don’t want to give up on her, but you need to make her see that she cannot continue to allow her obsession with their relationship. She is worth more than that, and she should see how much you treasure your relationship with her. When women place too much emphasis on someone else’s happiness, it can only end badly. Hello! Did we learn nothing from our sisters in the 1950s? Take her for a day of beauty at the salon or dinner. Make sure ground rules are set, this is a day about you TWO. Not you three. Best of luck, and much hope for you and your friend! Sincerely, The Intern
For advice from the intern please send your question to Sarah Beth Ariemma at sariemma@unionrecorder.com or post on our wall at www.facebook.com/theville. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the intern and do not necessarily represent the views of the writers and/or employees of the ‘Ville. That being said, you have to admit that it is hilarious! She often brightens our day with her one-liners and random thoughts on nothingness!
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FOOD REVIEW Velvet’s new $5 lunch specials are a good bet By STEPHEN WILKINS Photo By JESSICA LUTON
The Velvet Elvis in downtown Milledgeville has unleashed a lunch menu that’s quite affordable and delicious from my experience. It’s served Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and sports a wide array of sandwiches and entrees cooked to order — from cheeseburgers to buffalo bird and even a choice of two salads for those summer dieters. It includes a side of fries with the sandwiches and burgers for only $4.95. I recently sat down for a midday bite to eat, and on recommendation from my server, Meghan McMahan, I ordered the cheeseburger and complemented it with a delicious Fat Tire beer. As I looked around I noticed most of the booths were actually filled at a few minutes after 1 o’clock on a Thursday afternoon, and McMahan commented that in her three years of working at Velvet, many times the lunch rush was busier than the dinner rush. My burger wait wasn’t long, which I was happy about with the rumbles in my stomach becoming more frequent. Now this wasn’t any Hawaiian burger joint, but my well-done burger with lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese did quite suffice for the gaping hole in my stomach. Nothing out of the ordinary, but good quality. As I sat and enjoyed my burger and sheepishly watched the big screen with sports bombardments, my conversation drifted toward two other patrons at the bar. “It’s delicious, and for the price you can’t beat it,” said patron Ryan Ransom of his burger. “Way better than McDonald’s.” And with my own experience I can’t agree more. Velvet also has a wide assortment of beers on tap and $2 canned PBR, as Ryan’s friend noted. Yuengling, Landshark, Fat Tire, and just in for the summer, Sweetwater’s seasonal Summer Hummer are all ready to be enjoyed on tap. They have also just installed a keg cooling system to keep those brews extra refreshing throughout the heat of the summer. Check out the Velvet Elvis’ daily lunch specials and find out for yourself.
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DINING IN THE ‘VILLE
The sun is here! Jimmy Holder Good Beer Connoisseur
I’ve heard from a handful of people that last month’s brew pick, New Belgium’s Somersault, has become difficult to find in Milledgeville. After some research, I discovered this wasn’t due to bars, package stores and café’s not carrying the deliciousness, but rather a shortage of product from the distributor. Turns out numerous readers of The Ville went in search of New Belgium’s summer heavenliness, so much so there wasn’t enough supply in Milledgeville. The good news is the shortage has been addressed and also, even better news, The Ville is widely read and has quite the consumer power! High fives for The Ville! A great thing about America is our freedom. A great thing about American summers is our freedom to choose great beer. America blossoms with so many summer offerings I can’t help but get a little proud and patriotic. I’d like to direct your attention this month to Bell’s Brewery in Michigan. Bell’s is one of my favorite breweries regardless of season, but their summer Oberon Ale is something quite special. The box says, “Congratulations, you’ve just picked up six bottles of very good American wheat ale.” As sentimental and sappy as this may sound, I get a good feeling from America’s beer production and when the packaging reminds me of how vibrant this country’s micro-brewing network is, I am immediately a fan, but Bell’s isn’t about packaging, it’s about incredibly good beer! Oberon has a loyal, almost obsessive following, all over our fifty states. Its hazy, burnt orange color and white foamy head goes down surprisingly smooth with a citrus wheat undertone at 5.8% abv. This beer has an effortless drinkability and partners well with any summer endeavor. Just like the packaging says, “The point is regardless of what trained meteorologists and calendar makers say, the six-pack you hold in your hands says one thing quite loudly and quite clearly. The sun is here!” Enjoy the sun and enjoy great beer with Bell’s Oberon! Cheers!
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AMERICAN/BARS/PUBS Appleblee’s 106 Roberson Mill Rd. Sports bar, classic American dining, hot wings. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-8355. Buffington’s 120 W. Hancock St. Sandwiches, salads, hot wings and dining specials in a tavern-like setting. LD • BAR • $-$$. Weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m to 1:30 a.m.; also open Sundays. (478) 414-1975. Chili’s 2596 N. Columbia St. Bar and grill, hot wings. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-1900. Duke’s Dawghouse 162 Sinclair Marina Rd. Sandwiches and burgers. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-8440 119 Chops 119 S. Wayne St. Sports pub and nightly specials. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 387-4550. Pickle Barrel 1880 N. Columbia St. Café and sports pub. LD • BAR • $-$$. Sunday-Tuesday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ruby Tuesday 2440 N. Columbia St. Classic American dining. LD • BAR • $$$. (478) 452-5050. Velvet Elvis Supper Club 113 West Hancock St. Seafood, burgers, wings and more. LD • BAR • $$. Monday-Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (478) 453-8226.
ASIAN Asian Bistro & Grill 124 W. Hancock St. Traditional Asian cuisine, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai. LD • BAR • $-$$$. Mon-Thurs 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri & Sat 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Closed 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Bar hours Wed-Sat10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (478) 452-2886. China Garden 1948 N. Columbia St. Wings and Chinese. LD • $-$$. (478) 454-3449.
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451 N. Glynn St. American barbecue. LD • $-$$. (478) 453-2790.
BUFFETS/CAFES Great Wall 1304 N. Columbia St. Chinese. LD • $-$$. (478) 452-5200.
Country Buffet 1465 SE Jefferson St. Southern buffet dining. LD • $-$$. (478) 453-0434.
Kai Thai 2600 N. Columbia St. Thai. LD • BAR • $-$$$. (478) 454-1237.
Grits 132 Hardwick St. Home-cooked Southern dining. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-2520.
Kuroshima Japanese dining. LD • BAR • $-$$$. (478) 451-0245.
Golden Corral 1913 N. Columbia St. Buffet-style American dining. BLD • $-$$. (478) 414-1344.
Lieu’s Peking Chinese. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 804-0083. Little Tokyo Steakhouse Japanese, sushi. LD • BAR • $-$$$. (478) 452-8886. Super China Buffet-style Chinese. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 451-2888. BAKERIES The Goodie Gallery 812 N. Columbia St. Sandwiches, breads, salads, pastries and desserts. BL • $-$$. (478) 452-8080. Ryals 135 S. Wayne St. Pastries and fresh-baked goods. BL • $-$$. (478) 452-0321.
BARBECUE Old Clinton BBQ 2645 N. Columbia St. Ribs, pulled pork, country sides. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. LD • $-$$. (478) 454-0080. Paradise Country BBQ 111 Old Montgomery Highway, at the corner of Highway 441 N. and Log Cabin Rd. Pork, ribs, chicken. LD • $-$$. (478) 452-8008. Soul Master Barbecue & Lounge
Judy’s Country Kitchen 1720 N. Columbia St. Buffet-style dining. LD • $-$$. (478) 414-1436. Octagon Café Milledgeville Mall Sandwiches and salads. LD • $-$$. (478) 452-0588. Shrimp Boat 911 S. Elbert St. Serving chicken and Seafood for more than 40 years. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-0559.
COFFEE HOUSES Blackbird Coffee 114 W. Hancock St. Coffee, teas, pastries, desserts and sandwiches. BLD • $-$$. (478) 454-2473. Jittery Joe’s 135 W. Hancock St. Coffee, teas, pastries, desserts and sandwiches. BLD • $-$$. (478) 452-7918. Starbucks 2400 N. Columbia St. Coffee, teas pastries, desserts & sandwiches. BLD • $-$$. (478) 454-4040.
CONTEMPORARY Aubri Lane’s 114 S. Wayne St. Steaks, seafood, contemporary Southern dining. Tuesday-Saturday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. dinner; closed Sundays and
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facebook.com/theVille Let us know if we left something out! Mondays. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 454-4181. Sylvia’s 2600 N. Columbia St. Pasta and seafood, Mediterraneaninspired. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 452-4444.
PIZZA/ITALIAN Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. Pizza, pasta and casual Italian dining. Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to midnight. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-5003. The Brick 136 W. Hancock St. Brick oven pizza, pasta, salads & hot wings. Mon - Sat 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-0089. Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St. Gourmet pizza and sandwiches. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sundays noon to 9 p.m. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 457-0144.
MEXICAN Barberito’s 146 S. Hancock St. Fast food, Southwestern-style burritos, salads, fajitas and tacos. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 451-4717. El Amigo 2465 N. Columbia St. Fine Mexican dining. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-0027. El Tequila 1830 N. Columbia St. Fine Mexican dining. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 414-1344. Margaritas Mexican Grill 2400 N. Columbia St. Central Mexico cuisine. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 453-9547. Puebla’s Mexican Restaurant 112 W. Hancock St. Mexican cuisine. LD • BAR • $-$$. (478) 452-1173. SEAFOOD/FISH Bo Jo’s Café 3021 N. Columbia St. Seafood and steaks by the lake. D • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 453-3234.
Bone Island Grill 208 Crooked Creek Marina Dr. Key West-style, Caribbean-inspired Southern seafood and steaks. Lunch Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner Wednesday-Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 4 to 12:30 a.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (706) 485-9693. Jackson’s on Sinclair 3065 N. Columbia St. Fish, steak and seafood by the lake. D • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 453-9744.
STEAKHOUSES P.J.’s Steak House 3050 Highway 441 N. Steak and chicken by the lake. LD • BAR • $$-$$$. (478) 453-0060.
SPECIALTY WINGS AJ’s Hot Wings 2601 N. Columbia St., Suite 4 Hot wings, fish and burgers. LD • $-$$. (478) 804-0101. SOUL FOOD Real Deal Grill and More 185 W. Andrews St. Wings, fish, ribs and chicken, etc. LD • $-$$ (478) 804-0144.
Every Week Trivia Amici Italian Café 101 W. Hancock St. Mondays
Buffington’s Bar and Grill 120 West Hancock Street Wednesday
Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St. Tuesdays
Pickle Barrel Café 1892 N. Columbia St. Thursdays
Karaoke Jackson’s at Sinclair Highway 441 N. at Lake Sinclair Fridays and Saturdays
Asian Bistro 124 E. Hancock St. Wednesdays
Buffington’s Bar & Grill 120 West Hancock St Tuesdays
Poker Jackson’s at Sinclair Highway 441 N. at Lake Sinclair Wednesdays
For more events in Milledgeville check out our A&E Calendar at the back of this issue!
May 20: Corbette Jackson & The Lost Trailers May 21: Samantha Stroh May 26: Ronnie Pittman & Clayboy May 27: DARRYL WORLEY June 2: COLT FORD June 3: Bill Gentry June 11: Joe Olds
June 17: Lea Seawright June 18: Eric Dodd June 23: Jason Sturgen June 24: Jason Wesley June 25: Jason Wesley July 14: Lance Stinson July 22: Emma King & the Heartsets July 29: Joe Olds July 30: Joe Olds
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May 2011 Chirs Averitt
MUSIC PROFILE
Beyond the Barista
By SAMANTHA SEVERIN
Most people know Chris Avirett as the guy manning things behind the counter at Blackbird Coffee. That’s true, but there’s a whole other side to the man behind the coffee beans. Avirett is also a passionate musician. His repertoire is vast: Avirett plays the guitar, bass, drums, banjo, mandolin, and he dabbles with the keys. He’s been playing music for about 15 years. Avirett describes his music as “creative folk.” “It’s a delicate title, because it’s easy to go bland with it,” he said. His influences are John Foreman, whom he admires for his personal lyrics and ability to be transparent, Blindside, a Swedish Christian post-hardcore band, extremely honest lyrics about their spirituality, and Iron and Wine, whom he says he admires for his lyrical style and how he can make so much sound come from one guitar. Avirett puts a lot of thought into his lyrics. For the past two and a half years, he’s not been playing shows, but rather focusing on his songwriting. “It doesn’t matter if the music sounds good if your lyrics aren’t good. If there’s not a balance of both, you get a sub-par product,” he said. Avirett strives for honesty in his lyrics, and to convey the human condition in a transparent way. Avirett also serves as the worship director for New City Church Milledgeville. He heads up one of the bands there, and is currently working on writing worship songs. Services during the summer are held at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays at 220 East Green Street.
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Paul Ogletree “My family is going to the beach, but I’m not going on a trip with my friends because gas is so expensive. I definitely can’t afford that right now, so I’m glad that I’ll at least be able to do something this summer with my family
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MAN ON THE STREET.....READER RECOMMENDED MUSIC AND BOOKS “Homework” by Daft Punk
“The Human Equation” by Ayreon
“Homework” is Daft Punk’s debut release from 1997. The band’s style is described as electronica, house and techno.
This 2004 release is a concept album about a man who falls into a coma after a car accident. Each of the 20 songs takes the listener through a day of the subject’s coma and through his thoughts and emotions. Gustave Sanchez
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books
“Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams Hitchhikers’ Guide is a sci-fi comedy series that originally began as a radio broadcast in 1978. The book has developed a cult following and has been translated into more than 30 languages. Spencer Fister
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“The Diary of Alicia Keys” by Alicia Keys
Nic Marrone
The daughter of a single mother in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, Alicia Keys released “The Diary of Alicia Keys” in 2003. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and was certified four-times platinum. She’s been producing a line of hits ever since
“Rant: An Oral Biography of Buster Casey” by Chuck Palahniuk
“A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail” by Bill Bryson
“Rant” tells the story of Buster, who is deceased when the story begins, through the stories of people who knew him. The novel became a bestseller in May 2008.
This 1998 release tells the story of the author’s attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail. The story is often humorous as well as educational and documents the ecology of the trail as well as the author’s personal experiences on it.
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Muscles moving in on Wayne St. for next month’s First Friday By NATALIE DAVIS It’s almost June, which means another installment of First Friday is almost here. Move your muscle and come celebrate local arts and entertainment Friday, June 3, in downtown Milledgeville. Next month’s First Friday theme is Muscles on Wayne Street, featuring a muscle car show by members of the Old Capital Car Club. The club features its classic rides annually at the Deep Roots Festival each fall, and next month, antique cars will line the area of North Wayne Street near Ace Hardware. The month’s June featured artist will be Barry Reese. Reese, director of the Twin Lakes Library System, is also an award-winning novelist. His work recently garnered recognition at the Pulp Ark Awards, where readers and writers from all across the globe cast their votes for the awards that saw Reese come away with the best author honors. He received his award during a ceremony at the Pulp Ark Convention last month. Reese was also a nominee this year for Georgia Author of the Year through the Georgia Writers Association for his novel “Rabbit Heart.” The upcoming First Friday will also feature music and artists and painting demonstrations, including bucket drumming. First Friday Milledgeville launched in February as a collaborative initiative of several local groups that focuses on promoting the richly diverse arts and cultural elements of the local community. The overall goal for the monthly event is to provide a family-friendly means to celebrate and promote the local arts scene by providing a venue for area artists from all mediums, playing up Georgia College’s liberal arts ties and the locally-based connections to arts and culture. Individual volunteers, as well as entities including the City of Milledgeville, Milledgeville Mainstreet, Arts in the ‘Ville and Allied Arts have helped to support the endeavor. For more details, check out the First Friday Facebook page at Milledgeville First Friday for information and updates.
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Q&A with Danielle Fields From her downtown studio, local photographer and business owner Danielle Fields has a keen view and an inside look into what’s happening in Milledgeville’s Central Business District. She and her husband, Michael, moved Fields Photography and Framing into its Wayne Street location last October, specializing in custom framing and photography. A graduate of Georgia College with a minor in photography, Fields has been photographing clients for more than five years. When she isn’t working with clients, Fields is also actively involved in the local arts scene and in the development of the monthly First Friday ventures, which launched in the community back in February. We recently spoke with her on First Friday and the local arts scene as it relates to her perspective as a downtown business owner. THE ‘VILLE: We are approaching our fourth First Friday event in May. How have things been so far and what changes and additions can people look forward to from upcoming First Friday events? Where would you and event organizers like to see this effort go in the future? DF: I think it’s gone as well as we could have ever imagined. … It’s just been a really fun event that just gives an energy to the community. In June, we’re going to start punch cards every month [which will be used for a gift certificate system for participating downtown merchants]. The gift certificates will be from some of the local businesses downtown. Right now, we’re planning on doing that every month. But [participants] have to go to all of the businesses. It’s kind of like an art walk. Where they’ll go to see all of the artists at each business. If they go to every business, they’ll get a punch, but every business has different punches. They can’t go to one business and get them all punched. And we’re really trying to push for some family-friendly activities for kids, more than we’ve had in the past. Last month, we did a couple of kid’s activities, and it turned out really good. We had a good turnout, so we want to continue with that. THE ‘VILLE: What has been the business owner’s response to First Fridays. Have they seen an impact? Has participation among businesses picked up? DF: All of the businesses have shown an increase on First Friday nights, some more than others — and some notice it more on Saturdays. Saturdays downtown after First Friday are busy. I think everybody’s been really happy, and there have been sales directly from First Friday, which has been amazing. It’s great. THE ‘VILLE: Is First Friday going to continue year-round?
DF: Right now, we’re planning on it. I think there’s been talk of possibly not in January and February just because of the cold weather. But we’d probably not do away with it [for the winter] as much as we’d redefine it during those months. THE ‘VILLE: What do you and other organizers hope people take away from the First Friday events? DF: I can’t speak for everyone, but for myself, the biggest thing was recognizing the small businesses that are downtown and that they have a lot to offer. Really, supporting the Shop Local [campaign] and even more so for me, it was realizing the talent in Milledgeville that some people overlook. There’s just a lot of [local] people who have talents that have items tat would be great gifts, but instead we’re shopping out of town for things. THE ‘VILLE: What do you think about the growing music and arts presence in Milledgeville? DF: I definitely see music being a huge thing downtown. Whether it’s bringing Luke Bryan in to Capital City, or [for example] my husband went to a concert at Amici this weekend that he loved. There’s different genres and stuff for everybody, which is nice. I know Aubri Lane’s and Velvet Elvis both have jazz … so it’s nice to have an atmosphere where that’s accepted. As far as art, I really hope that people will kind of establish the
desire to not only see it, but also expose themselves to more art. There’s a lot of truth a passion in people’s art that I just don’t think we expose ourselves to. THE ‘VILLE: Since most of this growth and development focuses on downtown, as a business owner, what do you see as its impact? DF: There’s a ton of photographers, but I think my photography is unique because it really is a more rustic, urban feel. That’s what downtown offers. Whether it’s music or art, it’s just different. It’s an environment where anybody can come in and be welcomed. THE ‘VILLE: For you personally, what is it about photography that inspires and interests you? DF: I think that photography is a great escape. Everybody has their think, but for me, being able to be behind the camera and just concentrate … it really is an escape for me. Actually, one of my goals for the year is to try to do that more in an artistic
way. Not so much concentrating on the businesses side of things, though obviously that’s always going to be at the forefront, but taking pictures of stuff that interests me or
fascinates me or may make an impact. THE ‘VILLE: Since this is an arts and culture publication, what do you think of the future of the arts in Milledgeville? DF: THE ‘VILLE: What’s your favorite movie? DF: “Rocky IV.” THE ‘VILLE: What type of music do you listen to? DF: I like ‘80s music a lot. My husband makes fun of me. THE ‘VILLE: What’s your favorite quote? DF: "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." (C.S. Lewis) — Compiled by Natalie Davis
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IN THE COMMUNITY
WHO WILL TAKE THE REIGNS AS THE NEXT LOCAL IDOL? After three successful runs, Milledgeville Idol is set to return in just a few short months, providing yet another opportunity to see some of the area’s best local talent together on one stage. Auditions for the upcoming show were held May 10-12, and according to organizers, narrowing down the field of competitors for this year’s show proved difficult. This year’s auditions featured some of the best talent to date and a tremendous turnout of those vying for the coveted Milledgeville Idol title. Auditioners were required to sing a capella for no more than two minutes. Milledgeville Idol is presented through the Georgia College Department of Continuing Education. Stephanie Westmoreland and Phillip Joiner are co-producers of the annual show. For this year’s show, the age limit for auditioners was set at 13 or older. The annual showcase of local talent sells out every year. Previous winners have included Brenda Tollison in 2008, Laurie Larson Meeks in 2009 and Jon Peeler in 2010. For more information on this year’s show, call the Continuing Education Department at (478) 4455277. This year’s Idol show will be held Friday, Aug. 26 at Russell Auditorium.
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FASHION
My Style: Ashley Daniel By SARAH BETH ARIEMMA
For Ashley Daniel, casual is chic For Ashley Daniel, style is all about comfortable looks that go easily from day to night. This fashionista never shies away from a deal or a chance to strut her style. Her outfit is a blended bit of hip new items like a bejeweled silicon watch, to the more flower-power era of late ‘60s, early ‘70s in her blouse. “My top is from Belk and it cost me about $15. My necklace was a gift, but it is from Kay Jewelers and it is just a simple circlet of diamonds. This is a Geneva watch from Monograms & More, and I got it for $12. My jeans are from Kohl’s and they were about $20, and my sandals were $12 from Walmart,” Daniel said. T-strap sandals are both feminine and versatile for a fashionable, comfortable look. Bright, floral prints are festive, and for a season devoted to worshipping the sun and flowers, this kind of print can brighten a pair of jeans. A little glitter draws the attention to the neck, and when done correctly, perfectly complements an outfit. Everyone can enjoy the way you look in a flattering pair of jeans. Daniel knows that she can find what she’s looking for by hunting down the bargains and sniffing out the sales. “I love a casual style of dress. Colorful layers look great on everyone and really show off your personality,” she said. Every slave to fashion knows the hits and misses and can point them out easily. A fashion risk may have looked great last season, but not keeping it fresh and current makes it a fashion faux pas this season. “Ugg boots and shorts are ridiculous. If you are wearing leggings with shorts to work out, that’s fine, but don’t wear them in public out to eat or shopping,” Daniel advises. When it comes to a certain style of dress, Daniel knows it’s better to be you and try new things than to feel uncomfortable in your style. “Bright colors make you feel and look more positive. The way you dress really expresses your style and who you are. Don’t be afraid to try something different, but don’t lose sight of what you wanted your look to be,” Daniel said. When it comes to new styles, Daniel can’t wait to strap on a pair of wedge heels and a bright sundress. “And large, colorful purses. I’m so excited about wearing brighter colors and stepping out in something different.” Not every outfit can be a win, but by scoping out the sales and the trends, everyone can look and feel her best.
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IN THE BOX OFFICE Pirates of the Carribbean
Our take on weird news and notes of the weird and wild variety from newspapers from all over the country.
SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA HAVE A QUESADILLA In Asheville, N.C., Antonio Hernandez Carranza had what pretty much anyone would agree is four unfortunate days. The Asheville Citizen-Times reports on Hernandez's spate of bad luck and string of misunderstandings: • First, says Hernandez, he doesn't realize he was being stopped by police while driving on I-240. He thought they were asking him to move so he switched lanes and kept going at slower speed. • Police deploy stop sticks to flatten his tires and force him stop him. • Hernandez is arrested for failing to heed lights and sirens and driving while intoxicated. • A breathalyzer test finds no alcohol in Hernandez, so that charge is dropped. • Police test 91 pounds of cheese and tortilla dough that Hernandez said were a gift for his sister and find that it tests positive for cocaine. • Hernandez's bail is upped from $1,500 to $300,000 after he was charged with cocaine possession. • After four days in jail and after police sent the dough and cheese for further tests at a state lab, they find that the cheese and dough were really just cheese and dough. Some enzymes in the cheese tend to give off false positives in the portable field tests used by police. The Citizen-Times reports Hernandez is free now and police have given him $400 to cover the loss of his dough. Hernandez told the paper that's not enough money to cover his damaged tires or the impound fees for his truck. —From National Pubic Radio, originally reported by the Asheville-Citizen Times
THE NAKED CHEF When East Dallas resident Jennifer Espinoza left her apartment to take her daughter to school recently, she left a frozen chicken in her kitchen sink to thaw. She might not want to eat that bird anymore. An alleged burglar recently gave new meaning to the phrase you are what you eat when he reportedly broke into Espinoza’s home and she later discovered him in his birthday suit devouring her poultry. “Once I opened the door, I saw the guy sitting in the sink, fully naked, eating [the raw chicken],” Espinoza told television station Fox News 4 in Dallas. According to reports from investigators, when police arrived on the scene, they were forced to kick in the door and had to use force subdue the naked assailant. Following treatment at a local hospital — he reportedly sustained several cuts and was bleeding after he broke in through Espinoza’s bathroom window — the suspect, who was later indentified as Michael Cooks (or not, since he didn’t bother to cook the chicken), 28, was charged with burglary. He also reportedly has several outstanding warrants. — From Fox News 4 in Dallas, Texas
BLAH, BLAH, BLAH... Passengers aboard a recent Amtrak train from California to Oregon got more than a little too much insight into the life of Lakeysha Beard — 16 hours too much. Thirty-nine-year-old Beard reportedly talked nonstop the entire trip, which landed her a trip to the booking station once she de-boarded. The northbound Amtrak train was stopped in Salem until the police came and arrested her and charged her with disorderly conduct. Police say they got a call reporting that a train passenger was threatening others, and once they arrived, they allegedly discovered there had been a verbal altercation resulting from Beard’s “continual cell phone use.” Beard was reportedly loud and disruptive to the other passengers, and when asked to stop, she got angry — very angry. Police were told that Beard had been using her cell phone continuously since getting on the train in Oakland, Calif. They took her in custody and called family members to pick her up. —From The Daily Mail
ON STRANGER TIDES Director: Rob Marshall Genre: Action Running Time: 137 minutes Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action/adventure violence, some frightening images, sensuality and innuendo. With: Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Rush, Stephen Graham. It must be exhausting, looking for an escape route every time you enter a room. I'd never caught Captain Jack Sparrow doing that before Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, but there's a new director at the helm this time — Rob Marshall, who made the musical Chicago — and I guess he wants you to be aware of his action choreography. So in setting up an early Captain Jack escape from a palace interrogation, Marshall draws your attention — and Johnny Depp's — to the respective positions of a window, a chandelier and a gilded chair. Only then does he find an excuse for Depp to swish into action: an exchange of insults with the foppishly overdressed Captain Barbosa, who is now a royal flunky, that ends with Depp kicking food off a long banquet table, hurling that gilded chair through a window, swinging from the chandelier and eventually ending up on the street. There, he evades British soldiers by plunging into an 18th-century version of rush hour — horse-drawn carriages, coaches and coal carts zooming every which way as Depp leaps from moving roof to moving roof. It's the kind of thing you can imagine Gene Kelly turning into a real tour-de-force, except he'd have insisted on doing it in one take, not with stunt doubles and chopped-up editing. Still, it's frenetic, and that's all most Pirates audiences expect anymore, right? Apart from choreographed action, here's what's different this time: Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley are gone. Can't say I miss them, but apparently the producers thought someone might, so they've been replaced by an equally bland chaplain (Sam Claflin) and mermaid (Astrid Berges-Frisbey). This being the first post-Twilight installment in the Pirates franchise, its mermaids are all vampires. (Wouldn't you love to have been present at that story conference?) Captain Barbosa has acquired a peg leg (explained in a late-film lull), as well as a new nemesis: Blackbeard (Ian McShane), who helms the world's grimiest pirate ship. Penelope Cruz arrives in disguise, playing Jack's former flame (again, details are brushed in late) with lots of swagger and not much heat. The picture has been shot in 3-D, presumably to add depth to Cruz's cleavage. (OK, that's not the real reason. More likely someone thought those 3-D glasses would darken the special effects sequences and disguise how labored they are.) Speaking of labored, let's discuss the plot. The Fountain-of-Youth quest in On Stranger Tides has been touted by the director as reducing clutter in a series that has previously made clutter a point of style. And it does result in one long voyage rather than lots of little side trips, and in a through line that is admittedly clearer this time. But making things clear in a franchise based on a theme-park ride just has the effect of making the film seem best suited for youngsters — who may well freak out over those vampire mermaids. Small kids won't really appreciate Johnny Depp, either, though frankly he's getting to be less fun as the series ages, possibly realizing that what's riskiest in Pirates 4 isn't walking the plank, but jumping the shark. Not that producer Jerry Bruckheimer is ever going to sink this treasure hunt — worldwide grosses $2.6 billion and counting — as long as Depp is game to come back on board. On Stranger Tides ends with a post-credits tease for the next episode in what's apparently going to be a whole second trilogy. By the end of which, we'll be ready for ... what? Pirates of the Caribbean: On Golden Pond?
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Trivia Night Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St. 8 p.m. (478) 457-0144 WEDNESDAY Trivia Night Buffington’s 120 W. Hancock St. 8:30 p.m. THURSDAY Trivia Night Pickle Barrel Café 1892 N. Columbia St. (478) 452-1960 Hookah Metropolis Café 138 N. Wayne St. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (478) 452-0247
Live Music Asian Bistro & Grill 124 W. Hancock St. 11 p.m. Live Music Mellow Mushroom 2588 N. Columbia St. 8 p.m.
June 2 Live Music Colt Ford Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283
Live Entertainment The Brick 136 W. Hancock St. Mark the Magic Man 6 p.m. (478) 452-0089
EVENTS May May 26 Books/Literature Summer Reading Club kickoff celebration with Pete Griffin's Animal Conservation Program Mary Vinson Memorial Library 10:30 a.m.
June 3 Live Music Bill Gentry Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St (478) 453-3283
June 18 Live Music Eric Dodd Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283
ONGOING Art Exhibit “Labor Behind the Veil” Old Governor’s Mansion Tours by appointment only (478) 445-4545
June 11 Live Music Joe Olds Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283
Art Exhibit “The Collections Tour” Old Governor’s Mansion Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (478) 445-4545
June 17 Live Music Lea Seawright Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283
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May 26 Live Music Ronnie Pittman & Clayboy Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283 May 26 - Sept. 21 Art “Curtis Stewardson: A Solo Show” Georgia College Focus Gallery May 27 Live Music Darryl Worley Cowboys 2657 N. Columbia St. (478) 453-3283
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