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October 30, 1991
3Tagpole Jttagazine
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Fiendly Advice
We have entered the month of the Scorpio on the zodiac
calendar, that most mysterious and sarcastic of signs, and
being a Scorpio myself, I'm feeling rather chipper. And it's
Halloween—Athens' version ofMardi Gras, if you will. My
favorite time of the year. It’s the biggest celebration this
town has to offer, so put away your Nintendo, get out of
your easy chair, slap on an Ort Mask™ and hit the streets
(A city full of Orts — imagine the concept Ooh Scary.)
Wednesday, October 30
One of the greatest ad-
venture films ever made
is showing at the Tate jLjfcfcA. ^
Center. It's Robin
Hood.. \he original,
not that whmy Cost-
ner guy Errol Flynn fpj/’
plays the swash-
buckling hero, and it \
is a classic that you JW rV
can't help but enjoy. /
The Movie Dope will
back me up on this, I'm
sure.
Costner again
Thursday, October 31
Weird outfits, strange noises, heavy make-up — a little
like the Majestic on a Friday night, but no! It's Halloween.
The main purpose of this holiday is to see how ridiculous
you can be within a fixed time period. That’s it's whole
charm. It's a little like being a Polshek client...only cheaper.
Practically every club in the county is having a costume
contest of some kind, so there’s goods to be had for the
more enterprising among you. The Civic Center idea was
already used at Gwen O'Looney’s party last Saturday, and
all Braves-related coiture is passe, so you'll have to be a
little more original than that.
Also, amidst this whirling menagerie of sound and fury,
the 40 Watt is having their Masquerade Ball Benefit, the
perfect opportunity to both have a good time and help the
homeless. You've heard about it, you know about it, I don't
have to explain it.
Allgood fans rejoice, because your heroes will be play
ing TWICE in one night at the Georgia Theater. For what
reason, I don't know, but it’s a holiday, so I’ll refrain from
senseless questions. It’s Allgood then Egypt then Allgood.
Oh boy.
My advice to you is just be an Ort — walk around, check
out the sights and sounds.
For you serious drinkers, the open container ordinance
will be back in effect probably during Christmas vacation
(if I know my sneaky little local politicians), so enjoy this last
big bash before the governmental ax carves away more of
your freedom. (Funny how they always do their dirty work
when the college students leave town. Their latest excuse,
in a nutshell, is that walking around with a beer causes
stabbmgs. Silly me. I thought it had something to do with
gangs like the Omega boys, numerous crack houses
around town and police with screwed-up priorities. My
mistake )
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Scary Production: D C ,
Dennis & a whole lolta hell
Bob Mould and his devilish accomplice Vic Chesnutt will„ba
burning in the 40 watt on Friday. November 1
versus David Ferguson and the Go-Figures at the Down
stairs. Both bands are worth their salt, so I couldn't
recommend one over the other. A cop-out, I know, but I can
honestly say that I'll be dividing my time between the two
clubs on this night. For those of you who aren't so
dexterous, and a little uninformed, Five-Eight is loud, high-
energy and fast. Go-Figures is a little kinder, a little
gentler.. Good Lord, I'm beginning to sound like George
Bush. Either one’s a winner in my book.
And in case you didn't know, Dreams So Real has
canceled their show at the Georgia Theater. Reasons
unknown. Instead, they're showing one of those Arnold "I’ll
be back, and back, and back again" Schwartzenegger
movies. Actually, Terminator 2s got incredible special
effects, but a) you should have already seen it, and b) you’ll
be way too busy at with the aforementioned shows to even
think about being a public couch potato, so give it up. It's
the live music that makes this town great, not a two-hour
long Guns *n’ Roses video. There. I feel much better.
Monday, November 4
If you're going to see a Connells show, tonight's definitely
the better night. Mary on the Dash is opening. Checkout
last week’s issue for a review of their album, Charivari, if you
don't want to take my word for it. Living in Athens has me
spoiled. To me, $10 is a lot to pay to see ANY band, but I
guess if you absolutely adore the Connells, it’s okay to use
some of your rent money for this one. That's just my opinion
Talk
The Connells
Jello Biafra
Vic Chesnutt on the road
Dr. Raymond McNally....
Greece Country
Atlanta Darkly
Critical Thought
Ear Wax Facts
Movie Dope
Video Dope
Mixed Opinions
Tuesday, November 5
Okay, the Connells are at Georgia Theater again, this
time with Seven Simons. But there’s a much better deal
going down tonight. Save money and see Jello Biafra. The
outspoken Dead Kennedys’ singer will be appearing at the
Tate Theater. They play his speeches on 90.5 all the time;
I know you've heard at least one. He's good, and you know
he’s honest because he’s not a politician. This is the on-
campus event of the year. With the possible exception of
Christmas Break.
Friday, November 1
That Man-About-Town, James Victor Chesnutt, is back
in town with Bob Mould at the 40 Watt. It’s amazing that he
made it back, considering the number of times his van has
broken down this tour. But you can’t keep a great talent
down And you shouldn’t miss this show, either. (You'll
find an account of the fears, tears and beers of Vic’s tour
in this issue. Kerouac woulda loved it.) At least Kevin
Costner won't be at this show. He and his band of goofy
merrymen are at the Tate Theater for two nights. Don't do
it, don’t go there. The torture and final murder of a good
story, .it's too horrifying to see. If you risk it, at least use
your Ort Mask™, so no one will recognize you for the com
mercial low-life that you are.
And Dennis tell that this is also the traditional Day of the
Dead, the Feast of All Saints He says that it's a perfect day
to go have a picnic in the graveyard of your choice and
commune with nature and the paranormal, if you be so
fortunate Gosh, you know I'm really lookin’ forward to that „
Let me pack that basket y^ggl
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Weird Tales
World Series Report
Ghost Fry
Have a great Hallov/een, and if you 're drinking, don t be
driving. I want to see all of you back here this time next
week Dana Christina
Our Founder
Saturday, November 2
Two brothers face off tonight in a kind of battle of the
bands It's Tigger Ferguson and Five-Eight at the 40 Watt