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TAKE A VACATION FROM TYPICAL STUDENT HOUSING. HEAD TO THE LODGE PRELEASING FOR FALL 2010 EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Screening “Civil Rights in Southwest Georgia: A Panel Discussion” What: Screening of the recent panel discussion with five activists. When: Noon Where: Russell Library Auditorium. Verdict: Take the opportunity to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement as these panelist local- ize Albany, Georgia’s place in history. Contact: 706- 542-5788, [email protected] “Terry Career Boot Camp” Who: The UGA Career Center What: Presentations on Career Fair preparation and interviewing skills and student resume critiques will be offered. Employer recruiters and UGA Alumni will be present to critique resumes and answer any questions students have about careers and job searches. When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Tate Reception Hall Verdict: You can never been reach enough for a potential interview so come out and learn more ways to enhance your interview skills and take advantage of the opportunity to have professionals give feedback on your resume. Beginning SCUBA Diving Workshop. Who: Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program. What: Classroom and pool sessions to prepare par- ticipants for open water certification through PADI. Full participation is required and students need to be able to swim. When: 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. through Feb. 15. Register by Jan. 13. Where: Ramsey Student Center. Cost: $170 faculty/staff ; $160 UGA students. Contact: 706-542-8030. The Red & Black’s event guide to happenings – news, variety and sports – in and around Athens from Jan. 14-20. THEATER “Grease” Who: Oconee Youth Playhouse What: Enjoy a youth musical production of the stage classic “Grease” When: Jan. 15-16 @ 7 p.m. , Jan. 18 @ 3 p.m. Where: Oconee County Civic Center Price: $16 - adults, $14 - students & seniors, $12 - kids 12 & under Verdict: Relive the 1972 musical favorite for three nights. LIVE MUSIC The Charlie Garrett Band When: 9 p.m. Where: The Melting Point Price: $5 Verdict: Come out and enjoy the sounds of country rock ballads and get a taste of a sophomore release. Deaf Judges, Future Ape Tapes When: 9 p.m. Where: New Earth Music Hall Price: $5 Verdict: Listen in on the futuristic stylings of hip-hop, funk and soul. Treedom, Tribal Zine When: 10 p.m. Where: Tasty World Uptown Price: Free Verdict: Embark on something new and enjoy something old to the tune of psy- chedelic or classic rock jams. SPORTING EVENTS Women’s Tennis What: Georgia Invitational When: All day Where: Dan Magill Tennis Complex Price: Free EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Dinner with a Dozen Dawgs Who: UGA Alumni Association What: Association members open their homes for small dinner parties and bring groups together in a friendly environment for food, conversation and Bulldog camaraderie. This dinner will be hosted by Jeff Jowdy ‘83. When: 6 p.m. Where: Georgia Center. Verdict: Register in advance to have the opportunity to network and dine with UGA grads. The opportuni- ties are limitless. Contact: 706-542-2251, jcheney@ uga.edu. Demosthenian Literary Society Meetings Who: Demosthenian Literary Society What: Discuss and debate topics ranging from politics to philosophy, current events and more. When: 7 p.m. Where: Demosthenian Hall on North Campus (the yellow house). Verdict: Enhance your view of the world by joining the Desmosthenian Literary Society every Thursday eve- ning. Contact: 404-434-7401, [email protected]. Life Drawing Open Studio What: Life drawing When: Thursdays, 6:15-8 pm Where: Fringe Collective Artistic Studios Verdict: Artistic or not, come out to experience draw- ing live images that may enhance your view or art/ expression. Bring any supplies/equipment that you may require. Ages 18 and up. Call 706-540-2727 to reserve a space. Poetry Reading Who: The creative writing program. What: Award-winning poet Terrance Hayes will read from his work. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Cine, 234 West Hancock Ave. Verdict: Don’t miss the opportunity to hear the poetic sounds of Terrance Hayes. Contact: 706-542-2659, [email protected]. SPORTING EVENTS Women’s basketball at Vanderbilt Where: Nashville, Tenn. When: 8 p.m. Verdict: Come out and support the Lady Dogs as they face Vanderbilt. EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Miss UGA Scholarship Pageant Who: Student Government Association and the Department of Campus Life When: 7 p.m. Where: UGA Hodgson Hall Price: $10 - UGA students, $15 - non- students Verdict: Watch contestants vie to be crowned the next Miss UGA. The pag- eant will be emceed by Osjha Anderson, Miss Georgia 1999. G.L.O.W. When: 10 p.m Where: New Earth Music Hall Price: $5 Verdict: Dubbed the biggest glow-in-the- dark party in the South, partygoers enjoy the sound of hip-hop and sight of glow sticks and props. The event is open to all ages. LIVE MUSIC Holman Autry Band When: 9 p.m. Where: The Melting Point Price: $7 - advanced, $10 - at the door Verdict: Southern rock fans can enjoy the rock and roll that is Holman Autry Band. Bo Bedingfield What: Drive-By Truckers Pre-Party When: 4:30–7:30 p.m Where: Nuçi’s Space Verdict: Kick off the Drive-By Truckers album release party with a performance by country singer-songwriter Bo Bedingfield. Cloak and Dagger Dating Service, Dusty Lightswitch, Tendaberry When: 10 p.m. Where: Go Bar Verdict: Enjoy a jam-packed night fused with rock and a pinch of soulful and funk elements. Dr. Ian Johnson What: Intimate jazz concert When: 3 p.m. Where: Borders Books & Music Price: Free Verdict: Relax to a keyboard jazz ses- sion. SPORTING EVENTS Men’s Basketball When: 3:00 p.m. Where: Starkville, Miss.; televised on ESPN2. EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Jamie Kirkell What: Reception and gallery talk When: 2-4 p.m. Where: State Botanical Garden of Georgia Price: Free Verdict: Enjoy the artistry of Kirkell while he dis- cuss the history of batik, a painting and textile dyeing technique. LIVE MUSIC Matt Brodeur, Elliot Yamin When: 7:30 p.m. Where: The Melting Point Price: $15 - advanced, $18 at the door Verdict: See the season five “American Idol” final- ist Yamin while enjoying the acoustics of Brodeur. EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service & Disney World Who: The Black Student Union of the University of Georgia What: Community service opportuni- ties will be offered with the reward of a free pass to Disney World for the com- pletion of one service project. When: 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. com- munity service begins Where: Adinkra Hall in Memorial Hall Verdict: Who doesn’t want or need community service hours? And this one comes with a reward, so spend your MLK day serving your communi- ty. Email uga.blackstudentunion@ gmail.com with your service selections in order of preference by Jan. 14. SPORTING EVENTS Women’s Tennis When: All day Where: Dan Magill Tennis Complex Verdict: Come out and watch the Women’s Tennis team battle it out in the Georgia Invitational. Opponent TBA. Contact: 706-542-1621, www. georgiadogs.com. Gymnastics at Alabama When: 8:30 p.m. Where: Tuscaloosa, Ala. Verdict: Support the Gym Dogs as they take on Alabama. Can’t make it to the competition? Watch it on EPSN2-TV on Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY PICK OF THE WEEK: Drive-By Truckers EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES A Century of Tawny Port What: Taste four different tawny ports and enjoy various cheeses and chocolates When: 7 p.m. Where: Aromas Verdict: Have a sweet tooth or taste for cheese? Don’t miss out. Only $20. Call 706-208-0059, heather@ aromaswinebar.com. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service What: Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy by volunteering to work on different local service projects in the morning and then celebrate in the afternoon with live music, variety shows, poetry readings and hands-on art activities. When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Lyndon House Arts Center Verdict: Celebrate MLK Day in a way in which MLK would. Give back to the community and enjoy a celebra- tion of art. Contact 706-613-3623, www.AthensMLKDay.org. LECTURES & CLASSES Climbing for Beginners What: Learn the ropes and develop climbing technique at Athens’ new climbing center. When: 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Active Climbing Verdict: Learn a new way to be active. Contact 706-354-0038, adri- [email protected]. TUESDAY The Truckers, shown above, are coming home, and one night is simply not enough to celebrate. A weekend-long affair, it’s no wonder that Friday and Saturday are already sold out – guitarist Patterson Hood and the gang have made the pages and airwaves of national media outlets, and in 2008, were featured on several top-10 lists for “Album of the Year” with its eighth studio album – “Brighter than Creation’s Dark.” A DBT show is always a sound for sore Athenian ears – in 2006 NPR called the band “the heirs to Southern Rock,” and DBT is often compared to Lynyrd Skynyrd – but anyone who has seen a Truckers show knows its poetic lyrics and open-minded ideals don’t fit the profile of the genre. The three-day show, a Nuçi’s Space benefit, will also feature special guests and DBT friends Bloodkin & the Decoys. But ticket holders to Friday and Saturday’s shows don’t know what they’re missing on Thursday night. Hood has worked with Camp Amped, a local youth music camp, for years and offered five talented protégés a line on his mar- quee. It comes as no surprise. The Truckers are sure to give back to the Athens community almost as often as it plays shows here. It’s nights like these where Athens is reminded of the music town it once was and will always be. Where: The 40 Watt When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 4 | Thursday, January 14, 2010 | The Red & Black The Red & Black | Thursday, January 14, 2010 | 5 CALENDAR COURTESY OF THE DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS ▲ ▲
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Transcript of 1-14-10 the week
TAKE A VACATION FROM TYPICAL STUDENT HOUSING.
HEAD TO THE LODGEPRELEASING
FOR FALL 2010
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Screening “Civil Rights in Southwest Georgia: A Panel Discussion”What: Screening of the recent panel discussion with five activists.When: Noon
Where: Russell Library Auditorium.Verdict: Take the opportunity to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement as these panelist local-ize Albany, Georgia’s place in history. Contact: 706-542-5788, [email protected]
“Terry Career Boot Camp”Who: The UGA Career CenterWhat: Presentations on Career Fair preparation and interviewing skills and student resume critiques will be offered. Employer recruiters and UGA
Alumni will be present to critique resumes and answer any questions students have about careers and job searches.When: 1-4 p.m.Where: Tate Reception HallVerdict: You can never been reach enough for a potential interview so come out and learn more ways to enhance your interview skills and take advantage of the opportunity to have professionals give feedback on your resume.
Beginning SCUBA Diving Workshop.Who: Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program.What: Classroom and pool sessions to prepare par-ticipants for open water certification through PADI. Full participation is required and students need to be able to swim.When: 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. through Feb. 15. Register by Jan. 13.Where: Ramsey Student Center.Cost: $170 faculty/staff ; $160 UGA students. Contact: 706-542-8030.
The Red & Black’s event guide to happenings – news, variety and sports – in and around Athens from Jan. 14-20.
THEATER
“Grease”Who: Oconee Youth PlayhouseWhat: Enjoy a youth musical production of the stage classic “Grease”When: Jan. 15-16 @ 7 p.m. , Jan. 18 @ 3 p.m.Where: Oconee County Civic CenterPrice: $16 - adults, $14 - students & seniors, $12 - kids 12 & underVerdict: Relive the 1972 musical favorite for three nights.
LIVE MUSIC
The Charlie Garrett BandWhen: 9 p.m.Where: The Melting PointPrice: $5Verdict: Come out and enjoy the sounds of country rock ballads and get a taste of a sophomore release.
Deaf Judges, Future Ape TapesWhen: 9 p.m.Where: New Earth Music HallPrice: $5Verdict: Listen in on the futuristic stylings of hip-hop, funk and soul.
Treedom, Tribal ZineWhen: 10 p.m.Where: Tasty World UptownPrice: FreeVerdict: Embark on something new and enjoy something old to the tune of psy-chedelic or classic rock jams.
SPORTING EVENTS
Women’s TennisWhat: Georgia InvitationalWhen: All dayWhere: Dan Magill Tennis ComplexPrice: Free
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Dinner with a Dozen DawgsWho: UGA Alumni AssociationWhat: Association members open their homes for small dinner parties and bring groups together in a friendly environment for food, conversation and Bulldog camaraderie. This dinner will be hosted by Jeff Jowdy ‘83.When: 6 p.m.Where: Georgia Center.Verdict: Register in advance to have the opportunity to network and dine with UGA grads. The opportuni-ties are limitless. Contact: 706-542-2251, [email protected].
Demosthenian Literary Society MeetingsWho: Demosthenian Literary SocietyWhat: Discuss and debate topics ranging from politics to philosophy, current events and more.When: 7 p.m.Where: Demosthenian Hall on North Campus (the yellow house).Verdict: Enhance your view of the world by joining the Desmosthenian Literary Society every Thursday eve-ning. Contact: 404-434-7401, [email protected].
Life Drawing Open StudioWhat: Life drawingWhen: Thursdays, 6:15-8 pmWhere: Fringe Collective Artistic StudiosVerdict: Artistic or not, come out to experience draw-ing live images that may enhance your view or art/expression. Bring any supplies/equipment that you may require. Ages 18 and up. Call 706-540-2727 to reserve a space.
Poetry ReadingWho: The creative writing program.What: Award-winning poet Terrance Hayes will read from his work. When: 7:30 p.m.Where: Cine, 234 West Hancock Ave.Verdict: Don’t miss the opportunity to hear the poetic sounds of Terrance Hayes. Contact: 706-542-2659, [email protected].
SPORTING EVENTS
Women’s basketball at VanderbiltWhere: Nashville, Tenn.
When: 8 p.m.Verdict: Come out and support the Lady Dogs as they face Vanderbilt.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Miss UGA Scholarship PageantWho: Student Government Association and the Department of Campus LifeWhen: 7 p.m.Where: UGA Hodgson HallPrice: $10 - UGA students, $15 - non-studentsVerdict: Watch contestants vie to be
crowned the next Miss UGA. The pag-eant will be emceed by Osjha Anderson, Miss Georgia 1999.
G.L.O.W.When: 10 p.mWhere: New Earth Music HallPrice: $5Verdict: Dubbed the biggest glow-in-the-dark party in the South, partygoers enjoy the sound of hip-hop and sight of glow sticks and props. The event is open to all ages.
LIVE MUSIC
Holman Autry BandWhen: 9 p.m.Where: The Melting PointPrice: $7 - advanced, $10 - at the doorVerdict: Southern rock fans can enjoy the rock and roll that is Holman Autry Band.
Bo BedingfieldWhat: Drive-By Truckers Pre-PartyWhen: 4:30–7:30 p.mWhere: Nuçi’s Space
Verdict: Kick off the Drive-By Truckers album release party with a performance by country singer-songwriter Bo Bedingfield.
Cloak and Dagger Dating Service, Dusty Lightswitch, TendaberryWhen: 10 p.m.Where: Go BarVerdict: Enjoy a jam-packed night fused with rock and a pinch of soulful and funk elements.
Dr. Ian JohnsonWhat: Intimate jazz concertWhen: 3 p.m.Where: Borders Books & MusicPrice: FreeVerdict: Relax to a keyboard jazz ses-sion.
SPORTING EVENTS
Men’s BasketballWhen: 3:00 p.m.Where: Starkville, Miss.; televised on ESPN2.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Jamie KirkellWhat: Reception and gallery talkWhen: 2-4 p.m.Where: State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaPrice: FreeVerdict: Enjoy the artistry of Kirkell while he dis-cuss the history of batik, a painting and textile dyeing technique.
LIVE MUSIC
Matt Brodeur, Elliot YaminWhen: 7:30 p.m.Where: The Melting PointPrice: $15 - advanced, $18 at the doorVerdict: See the season five “American Idol” final-ist Yamin while enjoying the acoustics of Brodeur.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service & Disney WorldWho: The Black Student Union of the University of GeorgiaWhat: Community service opportuni-ties will be offered with the reward of a free pass to Disney World for the com-pletion of one service project.When: 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. com-munity service beginsWhere: Adinkra Hall in Memorial HallVerdict: Who doesn’t want or need community service hours? And this one comes with a reward, so spend your MLK day serving your communi-ty. Email [email protected] with your service selections
in order of preference by Jan. 14.
SPORTING EVENTS
Women’s TennisWhen: All dayWhere: Dan Magill Tennis ComplexVerdict: Come out and watch the Women’s Tennis team battle it out in the Georgia Invitational. Opponent TBA. Contact: 706-542-1621, www.georgiadogs.com.
Gymnastics at AlabamaWhen: 8:30 p.m.Where: Tuscaloosa, Ala.Verdict: Support the Gym Dogs as they take on Alabama. Can’t make it to the competition? Watch it on EPSN2-TV on Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
PICK OF THE WEEK: Drive-By Truckers
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
A Century of Tawny PortWhat: Taste four different tawny ports and enjoy various cheeses and chocolatesWhen: 7 p.m.Where: AromasVerdict: Have a sweet tooth or taste for cheese? Don’t miss out. Only $20. Call 706-208-0059, [email protected].
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of ServiceWhat: Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy by volunteering to work on different local service projects in the morning and then celebrate in the afternoon with live music, variety shows, poetry
readings and hands-on art activities.When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: Lyndon House Arts CenterVerdict: Celebrate MLK Day in a way in which MLK would. Give back to the community and enjoy a celebra-tion of art. Contact 706-613-3623, www.AthensMLKDay.org. LECTURES & CLASSES
Climbing for BeginnersWhat: Learn the ropes and develop climbing technique at Athens’ new climbing center.When: 5:30-7 p.m.Where: Active ClimbingVerdict: Learn a new way to be active. Contact 706-354-0038, [email protected].
TUESDAY
The Truckers, shown above, are coming home, and one night is simply not enough to celebrate. A weekend-long affair, it’s no wonder that Friday and Saturday are already sold out – guitarist Patterson Hood and the gang have made the pages and airwaves of national media outlets, and in 2008, were featured on several top-10 lists for “Album of the Year” with its eighth studio album – “Brighter than Creation’s Dark.”
A DBT show is always a sound for sore Athenian ears – in 2006 NPR called the band “the heirs to Southern Rock,” and DBT is often compared to Lynyrd Skynyrd – but anyone who has seen a Truckers show knows its poetic lyrics and open-minded ideals don’t fit the profile of the genre.
The three-day show, a Nuçi’s Space benefit, will also feature special guests and DBT friends Bloodkin & the Decoys. But ticket holders to Friday and Saturday’s shows don’t know what they’re missing on Thursday night. Hood has worked with Camp Amped, a local youth music camp, for years and offered five talented protégés a line on his mar-quee.
It comes as no surprise. The Truckers are sure to give back to the Athens community almost as often as it plays shows here.
It’s nights like these where Athens is reminded of the music town it once was and will always be.
Where: The 40 Watt When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday
4 | Thursday, January 14, 2010 | The Red & Black The Red & Black | Thursday, January 14, 2010 | 5CALENDAR
Courtesy of the Drive-By truCkers
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