2007-10-31
Honk If You Sacked Tebow
2007-10-29
Jackson Street cemetery
Anyone got a clue?
2007-10-24
Urinetown, the musical
A story about a town experiencing a drought where everyone sings a lot is going to be performed in Athens, a town experiencing a drought where everyone sings a lot. University Theatre at the University of Georgia will present the musical "Urinetown" on November 8-9 and 14-16 at 8 p.m. and November 11 and 18 at 2:30 p.m.
Director Marla Criste says: "If people are looking for an evening out watching and listening to a freakishly talented cast of performers dancing around on a spectacular set, wearing fabulous costumes, and poking fun at wealthy corporations, corrupt politicians, the lemming-like bourgeois and just about every musical that has ever been produced on Broadway, then this little award-winning show with the terrible name is exactly what the doctor ordered. And for those who hanker for a little substance with their entertainment, our 'Urinetown' is Brechtian political opera at its comic and tuneful best."
The show pokes fun at various musical styles and even specific shows. There is the suggestion that it does not have a happy ending. The ticket will set you back $15 at the regular price or $12 for students. Call (706) 542-2838 for reservations.
2007-10-23
Hauntings exhibit through Oct. 27
2007-10-21
Athens Drought meeting
The special A-CC Commission work session, Thursday, Oct. 25, Dougherty St. Building auditorium @ 5:30, will be open to the public. Topic: "Level F" drought management.
No public comment will be allowed at the meeting.
2007-10-17
2007-10-15
2007-10-14
2007-10-12
A few Friday observations
see this on a daily basis on north campus. A person will be talking, hand against head,
looking down, pacing back a forth. Today I watched a student pace over to the post on the
edge of the sidewalk, gently kick it, turn and pace back to center of the natural area,
the turn and pace back to the post, gently kick it, etc etc. This went on for 4 complete
circuits. This type of behavior is known as stereotopy and is seen in caged animals, the
severely retarded, and adult pyschoses and schizophrenia. Maybe we need a new term related
to cell phone usage.
The Grounds Department cut the dirt on north campus this morning. The dirt looks a lot
better for it. I saw the big mowers emerging from their dust clouds as they rode back
and forth. The operators had on paper dust masks and they needed them.
Squirrels, it seems, have to practice. I watched two young squirrels in the big oak in
front of the law school. They were up on a main limb, walking around, testing moves
and small jumps. They'd climb up a little limb off the main limb, slip around, then move
back to the main limb. I watched for 10 minutes or so, fully expecting one to fall to the
ground, but despite several near misses, neither one fell.
I don't go to the clubs downtown. I am too old I suppose and am frequently asleep by 9 PM.
And thats Saturday night. But if I did go to clubs downtown, I wouldn't go to Caledonia.
They have their flyers taped to the benches on north campus. The flyers get torn and end up
on the ground and the tape leaves a mess on the benches. Thats tacky. Stop it.
Beer bottle twist off tops are non-biodegradable, at least for the short term. Look
at the number of beer bottle tops in the dirt where the grass used to be before the
tailgaters and drought killed it. You'll see them next to all the cigarette butts that
were casually dropped on the ground, they're still there too. Go Dawgs.
Philosophical musings can still be read on the bench in front of the Library, but its
fading fast. So here it is: "If we want to cultivate a true spirit of democracy, we
cannot afford to be intolerant. Intolerance betrays want of faith in one's cause.” Ghandi
said that. He also said "I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. They are so
unlike Christ". Indeed.
2007-10-09
Water crisis requires education and communication
2007-10-08
Water main break on East Campus
As of approximately 1 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 8), a water main break has affected water service to much of East Campus. Because of the inability to operate without water service, the UGA Health Center and the Recreational Sports portions of the Ramsey Student Center are closing effective immediately. Physical Plant crews are assessing what further areas of East Campus may be affected by this break and further announcements will be made as information becomes available.
2007-10-04
Household hazardous waste day, Oct. 20
According to the state of Georgia Pollution Prevention Assistance Division, 84% of Georgia residents use at least one lawn and garden chemical, 38% have left over paint stored in their home or garage, 51% have old household cleaners, and 38% have automotive fluids from servicing their own vehicles. This event will help divert some of these hazardous wastes from entering our local landfill, being illegally dumped on the ground, or poured down the drain. All of which can contaminate community water.
Need an environmentally friendly way to dispose of old paint, pesticides, automotive fluids, and household chemicals?
On Saturday, October 20, 2007 the Athens-Clarke County (ACC) Recycling Division will hold a one-day only collection event for residential quantities of household hazardous waste. This event is free and open to Athens-Clarke County residents ONLY. ID WILL BE REQUIRED. Registration is not required.
Items accepted: deodorizers, cleaners, bleaches, aerosol cans, thermometers, spot removers, drain cleaners, thermostats, latex and oil paints, motor oil, anti-freeze, pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs, weed killers, paint thinner, fertilizers, batteries (auto, alkaline and rechargeable), gasoline, garden chemicals, pool chlorine, auto fluids, televisions and other electronics.
Items NOT accepted: no business waste, no medical waste, no tires, no radioactive material, no smoke detectors, no appliances, no explosives, no ammunition.
Household hazardous wastes collected will be recycled or properly disposed of by Clean Harbors Environmental.
For more information please call the Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division at (706) 613-3512 or visit www.acc-recycle.org.
Bird Walk at Sandy Creek - Oct. 6
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2007-10-02
Oleanna
The Town and Gown Players’ 2007-2008 Second Stage season begins with Oleanna, David Mamet’s exploration of the teacher/student relationship, sexual harassment, power, and the tragedy of miscommunication.
Oleanna runs October 5-7, at 8:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2pm Sunday at the Town and Gown Players’ Athens Community Theatre on Grady Avenue off Prince. All seats are $5, and tickets are available at the door. For more information about Town and Gown Players, who have provided quality local theatre for over fifty years, visit www.townandgownplayers.org.