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Martin Luther King Jr. used words to highlight racial injustice and ignite profound change in a stubborn nation. Beginning Saturday, The Georgia Museum of Art will feature an exhibit that employs a different medium to offer social commentary on the struggles of blacks in the past and present - art. … 0 Comments
February is National Black History Month - but with this year's African American Cultural Center calendar of events, expect no history lesson. The performances, lectures, meals and meetings all center around one common thread: racial issues of the present. … 0 Comments
"The Eye" would be viewable only under the following circumstances: Take away the regurgitated "I see dead people" shtick, Jessica Alba's vocal chords, her Mother-Goose narration, her attempt to pass as a refined concert violinist, the PG-13 rating that numbs any actual horror, a love interest with as much spark at Elton John and Ellen DeGeneres, a redemptive road trip that tries to pass as a journey to Mecca, the insistence of every character to play human wrecking ball and puncture any semblance of lighting to create a "creepy" ambiance, the over reliance on artificially creepy kids, the audacious clues with the subtlety of a jackhammer to the head of our eye candy sleuth, Alba's superwoman persona, the often astonishing Parker Posey, who has no business playing sidekick to Alba (time to pay the rent perhaps?), the cheap manipulation of using that cancer kid to evoke sympathy, Alba's inability to show surprise without opening wide enough for a fleet of flies, political statements about stem cell research (thought that was sly, and, like, smart, huh?) and did I mention the character actress of our time, Alba? THE EYEGrade: F Verdict: Poop. … 1 Comment
With a surname pronounced Pen-YA-Tay paying homage to his Spanish heritage, Jack Peñate's music is just as mixed up and alive as his multicultural moniker. With a cheeky Cockney accent and affinity for fun, this Brit boasts a sound that'll satisfy those that enjoy everything between The Libertines, Reel Big Fish and rockabilly swing. … 0 Comments
Authentic Italian Wedding SoupIngredients 1 large onion, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 carrot, diced thyme olive oil 1 gallon chicken stock 2 handfuls escarole, chopped Turkey Meatballs: 1 lb. ground turkey, 1 egg, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper Egg Mixture: 2 eggs Parmesan cheese Parsley, julienned Beat together Saute onion, celery, and carrot in olive oil with thyme. … 0 Comments
283 BarPersonality - 4 Service - 3.5 Drink Presentation - 3.5 Overall - 4 (out of 5 shots) Dustin smiled comfortably as he stood behind the counter in 283 Bar, amidst an eclectic haven and distinct from other Athens bars with loud, live music or droves of college glitter. … 0 Comments
"Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins"Starring: Martin Lawrence, James Earl Jones and Michael Clarke Duncan Rated: PG-13 RJ Stevens (Lawrence) is a popular talk show host with a reality-star fiancée having the time of his life. When his parents are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, they ask him to come back home and spend time with the family. … 0 Comments
THURSDAY February 7 Allison Weiss, Bain Mattox & Shot From Guns 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $7-$5. Movie Night: "Superbad" Georgia Theatre. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Free. Anjeco, Old House, Junior League Tasty World. 10 p.m. $5. Thursday Night Jazz Series: Waxwing Trio Melting Point. … 0 Comments
For roughly 20 percent of the world's population, today marks the first day of the year 4076. Based on the lunar calendar, the Chinese New Year is the largest holiday in Chinese and Chinese-influenced cultures. "It's just like Christmas in the Western culture - it is the most important official holiday," said Chung-An Chen, a University Chinese instructor from Taipei, Taiwan. … 0 Comments
Think the primaries were something to talk about? Meet the candidates who are vying to become the next UGA Idol. Sponsored by UGA Hillel, Sigma Delta Tau, Athens rock icons REM and the Music Business program, UGA Idol is the ultimate talent show for the singing elite at the University. … 0 Comments
In response to a culture fascinated with the idea of outer space, English artist David Bowie released the space-themed glam-rock album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." … 3 Comments
1. SIX ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE - Shelter From The Ash (Drag City) 2. HEPBURNS - The Last Thing I Saw Before I Said Goodbye 3. YEASAYER - All Hour Cymbals (We Are Free) 4. VARIOUS ARTISTS - Soundboy Punishments (Skull Disco) 5. TWIZZLE - S'prise Inside (HAPPI TYME) 6. … 20 Comments
The Mars VoltaThe Bedlam In Goliath The Mars Volta are contenders for the most "progressive" rock band this side of the millennium: its music is laden with chaotic instrumental passages, cryptic lyrics, mind-bending time signatures and arrangements and, of course, epic conceptual themes. … 1 Comment
When I woke up this morning, I used the toilet (T. Elkins) before stepping into the shower and lathering with soap (George Washington Carver). I straightened, curled and tamed my locks (Walter Sammons, Madame C.J. Walker) and grabbed some clothes from my dresser (John H. … 0 Comments
