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Wednesday, February aB. aoo7 I The Red a Black 6 ‘Blood, sweat and tears’ on display at quilt show By HOLLY ELLINGTON hellington@randb.com Not only is quilting a recently resurrected trend among young people, but the personal experience of mak ing something special with your own hands also goes deeper than following a fad. Quilting is good for the soul. The Cotton Patch Quilters Ninth Biennial Quilt Show, held at the Oconee County Civic Center from Friday to Sunday, will peak people’s curiosity by hosting a variety of what could be called “blood, sweat and tears" quilts. “It’s a wonderful feeling to create something useful and beautiful with your own ‘No judgement’ at new local bar By MEGAN KOJIMA mkojima@randb.com The name suggests an alternative route from the norm or a different approach to the same goal. Detour, the newest bar in Athens, offers students a large venue plus a gay friendly atmosphere. Located on the comer of Dougherty and Hull streets, one may have to make a detour just to get to the bar, but once there, stu dents have commented favorably on the large dance floor, the extensive bar and the accept ing vibe of students eager to have a good time. Kim Neal, the owner of Detour and previous ly the manager at Molly O’Shea's, sensed a need for a gay-friendly club and acted on it. “We’re trying to appeal to everyone,” she said, emphasizing an open environment for all sexual preferences, ethnicities, genders and clothing choices. "No dress code, no judg ments” seems to be the theme of Detour. “I’ve had a lot of straight friends go and enjoy themselves,” said Steve Wang, a seventh year photography major. He said the bar provides a place for gay peo- JOINER / MANAGEMENT 12 PROPERTIES 1 COMPANY CALL 706-353-6868 or View Floor Plans and Pictures at: www.joinermanagement.com n hello spring fling. Xhilaration swimwear. 14.99 each piece hands. This is a hobby that can last you a lifetime," said Terri Jarrett, chairman of the 2007 show. The show is hosted by the Cotton Patch Quilters, a community quilting club in Athens. Anyone is allowed to submit quilts to display in the show, but only members are allowed to place in the competitions. A professional quilt judge will award handmade ribbons to winners of the show. Awards will be given in 14 categories, including bed size, lap size, art, group, wall quilts, small and large and traditional and contempo rary, Jarrett said. There’s also a novice category for new quilters. I Mr, . OANIELA LEE Tm Ktu . Bu. > ▲ Detour, the club on the comer of Hull and Dougherty streets, boasts drink selections like “Snatch my Weave” and “Lube Shot.” pie to hang out where “previously there wasn’t a place for them to go.” Drink names like "Snatch my Weave” and the “Lube Shot” reflect the fun sense of humor that Detour's clientele appreciates. Neal said she wants to include community input for future ideas for themed nights and events, helping to promote the bar across town. Bartender Brandon Reyes said he is “very excited about the really big hardwood deck that the company will be erecting soon.” COTTON PATCH QUILTERS SHOW Whsn: 10 am. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon • 4 p.m. Sunday Where: Oconee County Civic Center Cost: free More Info: wwwgeocities.com/cottonpatchos “I would encourage any one Interested in quilts or fiber arts to attend," Jarrett said. “You only have to appreciate quilts to enjoy the show.” Most students feel too busy with studying to take time to learn how to quilt, '£ ji • „ % Hi h • No Parking Hassles • Walk to Classes. Downtown, Stadium • Free Water & Cable TV river mill VARIETY but Jarrett still recommends enrolling in beginner quilting classes while young as to not miss out on discovering cer tain experiences. “Quilting, like life, has many aspects, so becoming an expert quilter can take a lifetime," she said. Tiffany King, a sophomore from New York, said, "I would love to learn how to quilt. I like doing crafts any way.” Quilting is one of the most diverse hobbies that a person can do. Quilts can hang on walls and also be tote bags. “You will see examples of nontraditional quilts that are works of art created with fab ric,” Jarrett said. "So much more than your grandmoth Films to spotlight women’s history By JENNIFER JACKSON jjackson@randb.com Although the name sug gests a funky ’Bos hairdo, “Mohawk Girls” is an insightful film on the life of three Mohawk teens looking toward the benefits of the world outside their tribe. March, Women’s History Month, is the perfect time to catch up on modem or vintage women and their work. "Women’s History Month gives us an opportunity to promote and recognize women's often overlooked roles in history, as well as to recognize the varied and diverse experiences women have had throughout histo ry," said Molly Moreland Myers, public relations coor dinator for the Institute of Women’s Studies. "Mohawk Girls,” a docu mentary by Tracey Deer, for mer habitant of the Kahnawake Native Reserve, digs into the lives of three • Pool, Fitness Center. Recreation Room • On-Site Management Now Preleasing for FALL 'O7 706-oda- i ! O?0Q? Storm The BuKsaye Ctesigr * a •*qibt*fcl |radrurti of largel Brands Inc. A rights marvno 027105 I L Target.com/Spiingßreako7 er’s scrap-bag quilttf.” A newer type of quilting that appeals most to younger generations is called T-shirt quilting. This new trend of quilting together old T-shirts or school jerseys is more popu lar among young people than traditional quilting, especial ly because so many college students today have student or Greek organization T shirts that hold value in memories more than fashion. “I’ve always seen where people get old shirts or com fortable blankets that moms pass down,” King said. “I’ve viewed it as a collage of memories.” Cotton Patch members meet every week at informal adolescent girls and their journey challenging the strict rules of their strong community. Cicely Robinson-Jones, business manager of The Institute of Women’s Studies, said she believes it is important for students to attend these events to gain a broader understanding of women in society. Along with “Mohawk Girls,” she said, "‘Stranger Inside’ is another good film to see because it shows a different side of women in society than is normally seen. It is an informative documentary of African- American women and their experiences in jail. You do not often see how women react in that situation.” From this film festival, attendees will be exposed to a variety of women's experi ences, including what it is like to be a Native American teenager in the 21st century and how Arab widows nego tiate cultural expectations ATHENS Salon Threading. Qet \fOlll hody bikilli-Imdy Brazilian, FaaaU. (Vltli <Sl’lviteA by Naty eyebrow, lip, MaMayeA * 10% (iff H’air Care ~, , *4/ underarm student id * - You could Career or hobby MUU cvuiu the sky’s the limit be here I 1 ! Flight ' '' ; $49:::: (706)549-9294 l-irclK \\union Inc Mlicns \ ll p->r 1 flßflN R ' FIREtR.Y meetings, or quilting ‘bees,’ held at the Lyndon House Art Center to promote com munity and an environment to learn from each other, according to the club’s Web site. This sharing of genera tional information is what makes quilting a desirable habit to acquire, Jarrett said. "It was incredible the pos itive feedback I got from my quilts, and I learned how to interact with people I would have never met outside of quilting,” Jarrett said. “One of my quilting friends said this to me once: ‘I wish I had learned to quilt before 60. Think of all the quilts that you will be able to make by the time you are my age.’” WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH FILM FESTIVAL “Mohawk Girts,” with speaker Mariana Souto-Manning - 7 p.m. Thursday, 248 SLC "Strangers in Good Company’ - March 8 “Pickles, Inc.” - March 20 “Stranger Inside” - March 27 “Screaming Queens- The Riots at Compton's Cafeteria” - March 28 and a need for financial independence in “Pickles, Inc.” Kimberly Parker, a teach ing assistant in the Women’s Studies Department and doctoral candidate in Health Promotion and Behavior, said, “Every group not considered a majority should be celebrated within the mainstream culture. This film festival allows peo ple to see different perspec tives through one of our most popular mediums film.” 0 EW’tCT MORE WfT UESS*