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Hailing from Sandy Springs, Crumbling Arches has been together for about six years and uses crazy antics to keep the audience’s attention. “It’s really about people having a good time, and that’s why we do some new theatrics and stuff like that,” said Brian McGaw, who performs vocals, guitar and keyboard for the band. “We want people to leave with the feeling that they got their money’s worth.” The members went to different high schools and now are attending different colleges, with two at the University and the remaining members at Oxford College of Emory University. “We had a pretty strong fanbase in high school, so we’re trying to rebuild it in college,” said McGaw, a sophomore majoring: in Digital Media. Describing the music of Crumbling Arches is not easy, with the group draw ing from a variety of influences. “We are a mix between System of a Down harmonies and Flaming Lips show theatrics, but usually we’re softer than that kind of music,” McGaw said. “We try and create music that is kind of eclec tic at the same time.” Curiously enough, the band’s name has nothing to do with the University’s Art gallery showcases state potters By TAMARA BEST The Red & Black Playing in the dirt isn’t just for fun it’s also an art form. Hosted by The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, “Perspectives 2007: Georgia Potters and Collectors” showcases more than 4,500 pots from potters statewide. “This is one of the best events in Georgia,” said Brooke Cassady, a potter from Athens. “It does a good job of educating peo ple on ceramics and shows a good sample of what we have to offer.” The event begins Friday with an opening reception and preview sale from 6 to 9 p.m. A number of exhibi tions, workshops, pottery sales and pottery studio tours begin Saturday. “Every year we try to add new elements to make it outstanding,” said Bob Marable, chairperson of the planning commit tee. “Each year we bring in 10 to 12 new potters.” The first exhibition, located in the main gallery of the Foundation’s Arts Center, features 150 pots. Each of the 50 potters invited will display two pots and one from his or her private collection. In the “Simple Glaze” exhibit, visitors can view sample glazes that have undergone miniscule changes throughout histo ry. Each of these exhibits will run Sept. 1 through 19, Tuesday Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday from CRUMBLING ARCHES When: 9 p.m. tonight Where: Tasty World Price: $5 More Information: www.tastyworld.net famed symbol, but rather is based on the idea of an arch being the strongest of all the architectural structures and the strong imagery a crumbling arch produces. “It’s kind of like the evanescence of time and the way that everything is fleet ing,” McGaw said. “We try and capture some of those ideas in our lyrics.” Such is the case with their upcoming concept album, which is nearing comple tion and tells the story of a character that is unhappy with his dull life working at a desk job, so he gets a hatchet and cuts down his house, using the wood pieces to build a boat. “The general idea is that your life is passing you by and it’s time for you to take hold of it and follow your dreams,” McGaw said, adding that the band plans to release the album within the next three months. And that blindfold thing? Just anoth er day at the office for this quartet, who ended a show with two people sharing a pair of size 64 waist pants and likely will continue the unexpected tricks tonight. “We’ve been known to do confetti can nons and have people dressed up as veg etables dancing on stage,” McGaw said. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show also features two workshops that run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. “Image Transfer to Ceramics Without Firing” shows the evolution of ceramics through the transfer process. The afternoon workshop, “From Pet Portraits to Complex Conceptual Elitist Installation Imagery” explores laser print transfer techniques. fete)) Live Itfainm#"aul i lMjJfecMfi PERSPECTIVES 2007 More Information: visit www.ocaf.com or call (706) 769-4565 Workshop fees for stu dents are $25 for one workshop or S4O for both. Self-guided pottery stu dio tours on Sept. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. will allow pottery enthusiasts to view various techniques and styles. OUT & ABOUT /■"■' Jo J ? v,‘v*! .' lv jranjwfl ' EMiKCiiL- \ . ~ ■ . v- i- ' ’• ggsJ \ \ PHOTOS BY TYLER GOFORTH l The Red a Black Zachary Hennessee (drums), Alexander McKelvey (guitar), Brian McGaw (vocals, guitar) and lan Hennessee (bass) make up Crumbling Arches. The band has played together since middle school and will perform tonight at Tasty World. At his studio, Carter Gillies will give an all-day demonstration on basic forming. Jen Graff’s stu dio allows visitors to view glazing skills of layering, while Rob Sutherland will demonstrate advanced throwing techniques at Good Dirt. “If you are any kind of pottery lover, you mark your calendar for next year and bring friends,” Rebecca Wood said. The Red & Black | Thursday, August 30, 2007 CompanVv^^ _ Your Gameday Headquarters $l.OO Champagne (til gametime) $1.50 Coors Light (til gametime) With a selection like this why would you go anywhere else? V 246 E. Clayton 354-0203 / 9m MTkS . '- |& fPiSrik \ 1 3B