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MONDAY 16
LIVE MUSIC
Ashford Manor
7-9 p.m $12, $5 (ages 12-6), FREE!
(ages 5 & under), www.ambe-
dandbreakfast.com
TRIBUTE TO BILLIE HOLIDAY
Performed by local jazz-folk singer
Leslie Helpert.
Caledonia Lounge
10 p.m. $6 (21+), $7 (18+). wwwcale-
doniaIounge.com
KILL LEBARON First known as
October Falls, and then known as
Sincerely Yours, but now known as
Kill LeBaron, this local hardcore/
screamo band features five mem
bers.
VALLEY OF SLAUGHTER Growling,
brutal Christian metal from
Clemson, SC.
WIDOWMAKER New Athens band
that promises Southern Rock
influenced by “whiskey, beer and
parties’
YOUR CHANCE TO DIE Metal/
hardcore band from South Carolina
that blends melodic leads with heavy
breakdowns
Flicker Theatre & Bar
8:30 p.m $5 www myspace.com/
flickerbar
CORDUROY ROAD Kentucky-bred,
foot-stomping local duo playing
non-traditional folk with a banjo
and guitar.
MAD WHISKEY GRIN Alternating
between six- and 12-string guitar,
local musician Frank Williams slides
and finger-picks his way through
bluesy and decidedly American
sounds. •
STEREOFIDELICS This Asheville duo
has “the energy of bluegrass. the
seduction of Latin, the freedom of
jazz and the raw passion of hard rock
driven by instinctive virtuosity and
musicianship.’
Madison-Morgan Cultural
Center
8 p.m. $25. www.madisonmorgancul-
tural.org
HAEFLIGER NACHT Internationally-
acclaimed pianist Andreas Haefliger
presents German works, including
Brahms' Piano Quintet in F Minor.
Reception follows Part of the
Madison Chamber Music Festival.
Tasty World
DOWNSTAIRS. 10 p.m $5. www
tastyworld.net
BRASS BED A charming marriage
of late-era Beatles and pedal steel
country: big. effervescent pop melo
dies. wooing backing vocals and
lighter-in-the-air choruses.
THE LETMEDOWNS The sinewy
whine in singer Chris Nix's voice is
as raw and urgent as the pop-rock
instrumentation behind him Ask for
a copy of the local band's new EP
The First (o Leave
THE SQUIRMS Slightly psychedelic
rock from Mississippi with the care
free vigor of ‘60s American garage
DJs & DANCING
Go Bar
10 p.m FREE! www myspace com/
gobarathens
SPACE STATION JASON Extend
your weekend one more night with
Space Station Jason's set of “sexy-
hot sounds from then to now.’ Every
Monday.
OPEN MIC
Buffalo’s Southwest
Cafe
7-11 p.m. FREE'706-354-8655
KARAOKE Come join the fun in the
atrium every Monday
Rye Bar
9 p m FREE! www.myspace.com/
ryebarathens
“OPEN MIC NIGHT" Hosted
by Bearfoof Hookers singer Ty
Manning, this open mic night comes
around every Monday. Show up
early to sign up.
TUESDAY 17
LIVE MUSIC
Caledonia Lounge
10 p.m. $6 (21+), $7 (18+) wwwcale-
donialounge.com
A. ARMADA Athens' A. Armada
plays energetic, epic indie rock. The
band's self-titled EP takes things in
a cinematic post-rock direction, with
touches of Godspeed You! Black
Emperor and such.
BAMBARA This new local band
recently wrapped up a recording
session with Dave Barbe and Joel
Hatstal. Bambara cites both dreamy
and aggressive bands as influences,
and the sound is truly right in be
tween—Slowdive-like atmospherics
matched occasionally with Fugazi
ferocity
ART AROUND TOWN
ANTIQUES AND JEWELS Oil paintings by Mary
Porter featuring landscapes and scenes of Athens.
Through July. 706-340-3717
ATHICA “Emerges II* is ATHICA'S summer exhibit
featuring large-scale collage works by Jon Barwick,
a site-specific installation by Kim Deakins and pho
tography by Ryian Steele. June 14-July 16. Opening
on June 14.
AURUM STUDIO Landscape and abstract paintings by
Hermann Kosak. Through June.
BIG CITY BREAD CAFE Abstract oil paintings by ,
Elana Munroe-Gregory. Through June.
CIN£ BARCArt “Portraits of the New Subconscious'
featuring new video work by Paul Thomas and
Michael Oliveri. Through June.
CIRCLE GALLERY (UGA COLLEGE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN) 'Eyesight
Photography" featuring work by Chris Balthrop.
ELEMENTS HAIR SALON Abstract paintings by Meg
McConnell. Through July.
ESPRESSO ROYALE CAFFE Charcoal and pastel
works by Martsa Bilbo. Through June.
summer art programs. Each day will be a different
experience. Through June 28.
MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER
“Madison National 2008" is an annual national juried
exhibit featuring work by 27 artists. Curated by Sylvie
Fortin, editor-in-chief of Art Papers. Through June 30
www.madisonmorgancultural.org
MARIGOLD CAFE (Winterville) Abstract paintings by
Meg McConnell, www.myspace.com/megmccon-
nei!29. Through July.
MERCURY LOUNGE Paintings by Meredith Lachin.
Through June.
STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA ‘Spirit
of the Land’ features work by local artists. The exhibit
and affiliated events are meant to increase awareness
about shrinking green space. All work is for sale and
benefits the Athens Land Trust and the Oconee River
Land Trust. June 8-21. Reception on June 8. The
closing gala benefit is scheduled for June 21. tickets
on safe now.
SWEET RETREAT (Watkinsville) Student-teacher art
exhibit featuring work by George Ailee and Jackie
Kirsche. Through June.
THE GRIT Recent paintings by David Levitt June 8-29.
THE POINT OF ART GALLERY "Celebrate Women'
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FIVE STAR DAY CAFt (Eastside) “Blue* featuring features work by Anne Jenkins and selected Georgia
paintings and photos by Edwyna Arey, including Blue artists including The Clay Artiste of the Southeast
Donkey paintings. Through mid-June. (Downtown) Through June 21.
Paintings by local artist Lou Kregel. Through mid- TRANSMETROPOLITAN Round, acrytfc paintings
*1006. by D.M. Kirwin. Through June, www.myspace.coin/
dmtorwin
UGA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION "Southern
HEALING ARTS CENTRE "Photography to Soothe
Memories* 1
Australia. Italy and the soutoem U S. Through .tone
27. Reception on June 13. www.saDyrosspfwto.com
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LAST RESORT GRILL Painting by Larry Forte.
WALKER'S COFFEE A PUB I
Raines. Through June.
Through June. WASHINGTON HISTORICAL
LYNDON HOUSE AHTB CENTER Immersion— . Vfessels:TheWashii^on
'incorporates
techniques of watermedia that span from traditional
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Election of
Jr. Through £
Jane 2a
Mwaura.ParRameyandBizabeth Vitale. May WHITE TIGER GOURMET FOOD A CHOCOLATES
16-Juty 19. “Portraits of our Community* by Stan W^rcolors with drawings by Rebecca Brantley.
Mullins features pencil portraits oi patrons and voi- v<-
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Cioslng reception on July 13. .
unteers the Council on Aging. It also Incoroorates WILD CHJID ARTS *A Study of Horses* features
their oral histories on panels In the gaffery. Through work by Brenda K. McDaniel, i
ZECHS MARQUISE Exotic, ex
perimental fusion featuring Marcel
Rodriguez-Lopez formerly of The
Mars Volta
Flicker Theatre & Bar
8:30 p.m. $5 www.myspace.com/
flickerbar
BOB LIVINGSTON Texas troubadour
known best for his work with Jerry
Jeff Walker and the Lost Gonzo
Band. Livingston is sometimes
called a “cosmic cowboy’ due in
part to his focus on the music and
mysteries of other cultures, plus
fours in India, Pakistan. Africa, fhe
Middle East, Vietnam and beyond.
Georgia Bar
10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-9884
MARK BRUT Mark Brul performs
rock covers and originals. Brut's
inspirational lyrics focus on dealing
with hard times and finding ways to
grow as an individual. Brut recently
announced his new project—a band
called Loose Cannon
Go Bar
10 p.m. FREE! www myspace com/
gobar
DAFFODIL Trio Daffodil—Derek
Wiggs, Zack Kennedy and Max
Talkovich—plays fuzzed-out, early-
90s sounding heavy rock and roll.
FASHION KNEE HIGH Jangly local
garage rock with some more play
fully indulgent guitar sounds and
an emphasis on chance-taking, all
topped off by disaffected vocals.
THE ROYAL BANGS Vibrant indie
rock sprinkled with electronic beeps,
blips and drum loops
STEGOSAURUS Raw. bluesy garage
rock Irom here in town. Get a pre
view of Stegosaurus' live show by
listening to the Live at Tasty World
Iracks recently posted on the band's
MySpace page.
Madison-Morgan Cultural
Center
7 p.m $50 (includes dinner), www
madisonmorgancultural.org
AMERICANS IN PARIS DINNER
CONCERT Collaboration between
the American String Quartet and
Trio RPM exploring classical music
from Paris Dinner served before the
performance Part of the Madison
Chamber Music Festival.
The Melting Point
7-10 p.m. $3 www.meltingpointathens.
com
TIA MCGRAFF Canadian Tia
McGraff’s cryslal clear voice has
been compared to Linda Ronstadt's,
but her music draws from rootsy,
acoustic Americana. Pari of the
weekly Terrapin Tuesday bluegrass
series on the Melting Point patio.
Rye Bar
10 p.m. FREE! www myspace.com/
ryebarathens
CARS CAN BE BLUE Quirky and
sometimes naughty local duo re
cently celebrated the release of its
second album. As the band says,
imagine Sarah Silverman fronting
Dressy Bessy: bubblegum pop with
raunchy, satirical lyrics.
TOCOCAT No information available.
Tasty World
DOWNSTAIRS. 10 p.m. $8. www.
tastyworld.net
MASS SOLO REVOLT Since Martin
Brummeler moved back to Athens
and resurrected his band, there’s
been more feedback, angles and
weirdness injected into his rocking
pop tunes.
SYBRIS Psychedelic indie-pop band
from Chicago touring in support of
its Absolutely Kosher release Into
the Trees.
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