PICK OF THE WEEK: POPFEST
After taking a year off, Athens Popfest is back in full force, and it’s an indie-music lovers dream. Headlining the five-day festival are Boston legends Mission of Burma (above) and England’s The Wedding Present, two of the most influential indie bands of all time. Throw in the reunion of California’s Go Sailor, Apples In Stereo, Joe Jack Talcum of the Dead Milkmen and the Circulatory System, and you have enough musical cred to last the rest of your days.

What: Athens Popfest
Where: 40 Watt Club, Caledonia Lounge
When: Tuesday through Saturday
Price: $45 for a wristband; prices for individual shows can be found at http://athenspopfest.com/news

Aug. 9
Events & Opportunities
What: Press conference: Medical Partnership
Who: Participants include University President Michael Adams, Medical College of Georgia President Ricardo Azziz, UGA Provost Jere Morehead, MCG Dean of Medicine Doug Miller, and Medical Partnership Campus Dean Barbara Schuster
Where: Interim Medical Partnership Building
When: 3 p.m.
Contact: 706-542-8083

What: Dedication ceremony: Interim Medical Partnership Building
Who: Speakers include Gov. Sonny Perdue, Chancellor Erroll Davis, Presidents Michael Adams of UGA and Ricardo Azziz of MCG, Regent James Bishop, MCG Medical Dean Douglas Miller, and Medical Partnership Campus Dean Barbara Schuster
Where: 279 Williams St.
When: 4 p.m.
Contact: 706-542-8083

What: Ping Pong
Where: Flicker Theatre & Bar
When: 4–8 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: www.myspace.com/flickerbar

Trivia
What: Trivia Tournament
Where: Alibi
When: 9 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: 706-549-1010

What: Rock’n’Roll trivia
Where: Little Kings Shuffle Club
When: 8 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

Aug. 10
Events & Opportunities
What: Athens Farmers Market
Where: Little Kings Shuffle Club
When: 4–7 p.m.
Price: Free

Contact: www.athensfarmersmarket.net
More info: Local singer-songwriter Dave Howard plays guitar tunes.
What: Poetic Soul
Where: New Earth Music Hall
When: 9 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: www.newearthmusichall.com
More info: Sign up at 8 p.m.

Music
Who: Randall Bramblett
Where: Ashford Manor
When: 5:30 p.m.
Price: $15
Contact: www.ambedandbreakfast.com
Info: Longtime Athenian Randall Bramblett will perform his blend of funky, soulful Southern Americana highlighting the piano-based ballads on his new record, The Meantime. The concert takes place in the new flower garden between the Day Chapel and the Visitors’ Center. Blankets and picnic supplies recommended.

What: The Caledonia Lounge Opening Night Popfest Party
Who: Quiet Hooves, Kevin Dunn, Mitch Easter and Michael Guthrie Band.
Where: The Caledonia Lounge
When: 7:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: www.caledonialounge.com

Aug. 11
Academics
What: Orientation for fall semester
Where: Tate Student Center
When: 8 a.m.
Contact: 706-542-9127
More info: For new students unable to attend one of the earlier scheduled orientation sessions. Attendance is required prior to advisement and registration for classes

What: Graduate School Orientation
Where: Grand Hall, Classic Center
When: 9–11:30 a.m.
Contact: 706-425-2953, jmilton@uga.edu

Events & Opportunities
What:  Canine Cocktail Hour
Where: Hotel Indigo
When: 5–7 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: www.athensdowntownhotel.com

Music
What: Athens Popfest
Who: (early) Bastards of Fate, Flash To Bang Time, International Waters, Werewolves, Los Meesfits, Witches, Joe Jack Talcum and Qintron & Miss Pussycat (late) Eureka California, The Kissing Party, Twinside, Dream Diary, PS Eliot and The Humms
Where: Little Kings Shuffle Club
When: 2 p.m. (early) and 7:30 p.m. (late)
Price: $8
Contact: www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

Aug. 12
Academics
What: Teaching and Laboratory Assistant Orientation
Where: 101 Miller Learning Center
When: 8:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Contact: 706-542-0534, pauquick@uga.edu
More info: University-required orientation for all new graduate students with teaching and/or laboratory duties during the 2010-11 academic year.

Events & Opportunities
What: Freedom of Movement Dance Academy
Where: 8081 Macon Hwy
When: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Price: $10
Contact: jean.guard@yahoo.com

Music
What: Athens Popfest
Who: Afternoon Naps, Boat, Cars Can Be Blue, Go Sailor, Grape Soda, Sourpatch, Standard Fare, The Wedding Present
Where: 40 Watt Club
When: 7:30 p.m.
Contact: www.40watt.com

What: Athens Popfest Early Show and Late Show
Who: (early) Rose Melberg, Sweater Girls, Titans of Filth, World Atlas (late) Antivillians, Misfortune 500, The Pass, Reptar
Where: Caledonia Lounge
When: 2:30 p.m. (early), 7:30 p.m. (late)
Contact: www.caledonialounge.com

What: Coney Island Cockabilly Roadshow
Who: Traveling roadshow of sideshow freaks, burlesque girls and country punk rock.
Where: Kingpins Bowl & Brew
When: 8 p.m.
Contact: 706-546-4746

Who: The Suex Effect
Where: The Melting Point
When: 9 p.m.
Price:  $5 (adv.), $7 (door)
Contact: www.meltingpointathens.com

Who: Milla
Where: Terrapin Beer Co.
When: 5 p.m.
Price: $8
Contact: www.terrapinbeer.com

Aug. 13
Events & Opportunities
What: Georgia Center Student Employment Open House
Where: Pecan Tree Galleria, Georgia Center
When: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Contact: Kelly.Cona@georgiacenter.uga.edu, 706-542-6332
More info: For UGA students interested in working in the Georgia Center’s hospitality departments

What: Clay Classes
Where: Good Dirt
When: 7-9 p.m.
Price: $20 per person
Contact: 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net

Music
What: Athens Popfest
Who: Keith John Adams, Apples in Stereo, Casper & The Cookies, Circulatory System, Elekibass, Marshmallow Coast, Pipes You See, Pipes You Don’t, Supercluster
Where: 40 Watt Club
When: 7:30 p.m.
Contact: www.40watt.com

What: Athens Popfest Early Show and Late Show
Who: (early) Defiance, Ohio, Madeline, Nana Grizol, Your Heart Breaks (late) Bambara, The Gary, Poison Control Center, Thayer Sarrano
Where: Caledonia Lounge
When: 2:30 p.m. (early), 7:30 p.m. (late)
Contact: www.caledonialounge.com

Who: Swingin’ Medallions
Where: The Melting Point
When: 8:30 p.m.
Price:  $18 (adv.), $22 (door)
Contact: www.meltingpointathens.com

Who: The Summertime Whiskey Band
Where: Terrapin Beer Co.
When: 5 p.m.
Price: $8
Contact: www.terrapinbeer.com

Aug. 14
Events & Opportunities
What: Athens Farmers Market
Where: Bishop Park
When: 8 a.m.–noon
Price: Free
Contact: www.athensfarmersmarket.net

What: Adoption Day
Where: Pet Supplies Plus
When: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Contact: 706-353-0650

Music
What: Athens Popfest
Who: Bunnygrunt, Eux Autres, Mission of Burma, Oh OK, Raymilland, Sleepy Vikings, Tunabunny
Where: 40 Watt Club
When: 7:30 p.m.
Contact: www.40watt.com

What: Athens Popfest Early Show and Late Show
Who: (early) Dead Dog, Gold Bears, Onward Chariots, Very Truly Yours (late) Big Fresh, Laminated Cat, Open Letters, The American Revolution
Where: Caledonia Lounge
When: 2:30 p.m. (early), 7:30 p.m. (late)
Contact: www.caledonialounge.com

Who: Chris White’s Band
Where: Front Porch Bookstore
When: 6-7 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: 706-372-1236

Who: Harp Unstrung
Where: Terrapin Beer Co.
When: 5 p.m.
Price: $8
Contact: www.terrapinbeer.com

Aug. 15
Events & Opportunities
What: Clay Classes
Where: Good Dirt
When: 2-4 p.m.
Price: $20 per person
Contact: www.gooddirt.net

Music
Who: American Cheeseburger, Capsule
Where: Farm 255
When: 9:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: www.farm255.com

Aug. 16
Academics
What: First day of fall semester classes
Where: UGA Campus
More info: Drop period for undergraduate level courses (1000-5999) through Thursday; add period for undergraduate level courses (1000-5999) through Friday

What: Ramsey Center ‘Free Week’
Where: Ramsey Center
When: All day
Contact: sconnell@uga.edu
More info: Free Week is a chance for students to try out all of the Ramsey Center’s class offerings for free. These include group fitness, cycle, mind/body and instructional, through Aug. 22

Events & Opportunities
What: Ping Pong
Where: Flicker Theatre & Bar
When: 4-8 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: www.myspace.com/flickerbar

Aug. 17
Events & Opportunities
What: Rededication ceremony: New College
Where: New College
When: 2 p.m.
More info: A ceremony marking the completion of the renovations on the historic North Campus landmark

What: Hammered-Wired Jewelry Class
Where: State Botanical Garden
When: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Price: $27, $24 members
Contact: 706-542-1244 www.uga.edu/botgarden/
More info: Susan Cooper, artist and State Botanical Garden Gift Shop Manager, will show participants how to create`hammered-wire’ and bead earrings and a matching pendant for a necklace inspired by nature. Supplies and tools will be provided. Susan will also introduce a volunteer initiative to create additional jewelry to be sold through the SBG gift shop.

What: Athens Farmers Market
Where: Little Kings Shuffle Club
When: 4–7 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: www.athensfarmersmarket.net
More info: High Strung String Band will play during the market

What: Poetic Soul
Where: New Earth Music Hall
When: 9 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: www.newearthmusichall.com
More info: Sign up at 8 p.m.

Aug. 18
Events & Opportunities
What: Dedication ceremony for new residence hall Building 1516
Where: Multi-purpose room in Building 1516, adjacent to East Campus Village
When: 10 a.m.
More info: Dedication of the new $49.7 million, 182,000-square foot residence hall that will provide 555 new on-campus beds. Tour available following the dedication.

Music
Who: Height + Friends, Rorshak
Where: Farm 255
When: 11 p.m.
Price: Free
Contact: www.farm255.com

Who: Drew Kohl
Where: Terrapin Beer Co.
When: 5 p.m.
Price: $8
Contact: www.terrapinbeer.com

What: Lowdown Comedy Open Mic
Where: New Earth Music Hall
When: 9 p.m.
Price: $5
Contact: www.newearthmusichall.com