tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195706772008-11-20T21:36:31.700-05:00Life in Athens, Georgia -- home of the Bulldogs, bands, and beer.Adrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882153475065578209akpjd@aol.comBlogger610125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19570677.post-90282389550399780402008-11-20T07:22:00.003-05:002008-11-20T21:35:51.165-05:002008-11-20T21:35:51.165-05:00

Rand is my jazz piano teacher. I've heard his trio a number of times now, and I'm impressed. (I had to say that, but Farm 255 didn't have to engage them for the gig!) So they're playing this Sunday night, November 23, at 10 p.m. Maybe I'll see you over there. -- Bob Brussack

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The downturn or recession or worse that is our lot these days might be a flu that already is taking the lives of some of the older of our town's businesses. Foster's Jewelers is closing after half a century, and the paper reports this morning that the Ryan's Steakhouse on our side of town already is closed after a 29-year run. As strangers can become acquaintances and then friends and then dear

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Foster's Jewelers, located at Clayton and Jackson streets for over 50 years, is going out of business. Prices will be reduced up to 70% off. The store scheduled private previews of its inventory last week and publicly announced its closing last Friday.

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From the Athens Area Humane Society: URGENT: Parade Float Items Needed We are working on our float to be in this year's Parade of Lights on December 4, 2008. Our theme is "The Purr-fect Gift is Love". This is a great outreach to the community. We are in need of the following items: Large flatbed trailer Lots of Christmas Lights (white and multi-colored) A quiet 5000 watt Generator Lighted

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I think this is @ the Lowery Gallery (or maybe the Lowery Gallery has changed its name) ------------------------- Sunday marks the inaugural show of Visionary Growth Art Center and we have some incredibly talented artists from a wide range of backgrounds and ages. This exhibit features visionary artists with disabilities Annie Wellborn and Carter Wellborn in addition to Heather Cosgrave,

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Opening to "One O'Clock Jump" and featuring, among other tunes, "Sweet Georgia Brown," the UGA Jazz Ensemble, directed by Steve Dancz, played to a nearly full house last night at Ramsey Concert Hall on the East Campus. Solos by Bret Pimentel (on the sax, flute, and clarinet) and by other members of the group were uniformly solid, and at times these young folks demonstrated a maturing command of

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Back from a China tour, the UGA Jazz Ensemble will be playing for the home folks tonight (Tuesday, November 18) at 8 p.m. in Ramsey Hall on the East Campus. Pat and I will be there, and Ian, too, if we can drag him away from his Xbox. If you've never heard this first-rate ensemble, headlined by Steve Dancz on the piano, swing on by tonight. It's free. You can wear jeans and a hoodie. Hey, if

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So I finally became a lawyer two weeks ago, and I'm planning my own practice now. I need to find an office to rent in a few months, and I'll need to fill it with some used furniture. E-mail me if you know anyone trying to get rid of desks, credenzas, bookshelves, and stuff like that. There is a lot of vacant office space, but please also let me know about good deals, especially shared space with

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Early voting for the Dec. 2 runoff election starts today at 2 p.m. at the Board of Elections office at 155 East Washington Street, and it runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 26, not including weekends. There is a sample ballot and a voter information guide available online from Athens-Clarke County.

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An article today about soaring bank fees is yet another reminder why you should own your own bank rather than helping wealthy bank shareholders make their yacht payments. When you join a credit union, you buy a share by placing $5 to $25 on deposit and then you reap the profits. Credit unions divert the profits to their members by paying higher interest rates on deposits and charging lower

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I have been alerted to a delivery service called ClunchTime serving central and south campuses at the University of Georgia. If you place an order two hours in advance, you can order food from Barberitos or Which Wich and have it delivered to the Student Learning Castle or the Science Library. There is a delivery charge, but a free beverage is included. Customers can select among a number of

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I forgot to post anything about this since I've had a busy week, so here is part of the press release: Dancefx and Dancestyle Dancewear have teamed up to host the 8th annual DanceATHENS Dance Festival. Created in 2001 by Danielle Mason Hosker, DanceATHENS sets out to highlight and promote Athens dance groups while providing a platform to educate and entertain the Athens community.

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Looking for witnessesOriginally uploaded by Amy WattsThis flier announces the search for the witnesses who saw a car hit a bicyclist at Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street on Oct. 16.

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From the Athens-Clarke County Police: Residents of Athens-Clarke County have reported receiving phone calls from a person identifying themselves as law enforcement. The residents are told that the officer is investigating money laundering and that they hold a warrant for the residents arrest. The caller will not identify the agency that they are with or the agency that holds the warrant. They

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SAVE THE DATE: The annual Freedom Breakfast honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held Friday, January 16, 2009 at the Georgia Center. Nominations are now being taken for the Fulfilling the Dream Awards ... nomination information and guidelines may be obtained by emailing diverse@uga.edu. Deadline for nominations is November 20. November 14 Film Shorts Screening.

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Just posted a review of Our Town on the AthensTheatre website. (The show continues to run this weekend.) Also, not yet posted to AthensTheatre, there are auditions for the UGA Baptist Collegiate Ministries production of Seussical the Musical through the 14th (by appointment). The show will run in February. Check out the UGA BCM Drama page for more info. Finally, Canopy Studio will have a

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The Bloodsugars are performing tomorrow night, Nov. 13, at Tasty World. Their label, Engine Room Recordings, describes them as "indie dance rockers" set apart by their "intelligent songwriting and arrangements." My perusal of their MySpace playlist does reveal some very engaging melodies and a lot of creativity. While you can count on brisk tempos throughout their music, the songs have different

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From the e-mail: *The event will be held Friday Nov. 14 @ Little Kings and begins at 8:30pm. Donation is $5-$10 (or more if you like!) at the door. *Dance performances by Danbala Afro-Haitian dance ensemble and Shakti Project. Music by Moyuba! drum ensemble and One L., an Afro-Cuban inspired band. Speakers will begin the program, followed by Moyuba and dance performances, the evening will

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By Tony Purcell Gov. Sonny Purdue signed a bill (HB670) which allows a 35% State tax credit for Georgia Residents who install solar on their homes. With the 30% Federal tax credit already in place, a total of 65% of the cost of installing a solar system is covered. This makes solar quite appealing for homeowners. There are two types of solar available in the market today. One is Photovoltaic,

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I do not often talk or write about politics. Part of the reason is because it can be and has been a most divisive issue. But today is different. For the first time in my adult life I am concerned and scared about what the future will bring for this country. Not for myself, but for the two most precious gifts in my life, my daughters. Never in my voting history have I ever voted for a Democrat I

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Extract from On Mark Richt's Brain Spasm, Urban Meyer's Poor Sportsmanship over on Eye on Sports Media: "There were two things that struck me during the game. First, Mark Richt must have had the biggest brain spasm to call for that on-side kick after scoring their first (and only) field goal... Then there is Urban Meyer calling those timeouts in the last minute of the game...What Meyer did on

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Trick or EwwwwwwwwOriginally uploaded by false_profit65I forgot to share this UGA Halloween decoration with you yesterday.

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Here are some scenes from the Democratic Rally on Thursday at The Varsity.

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Please join us for Cats on Campus' first annual Meow-o-Ween Costume Party and Fundraiser. Entertainment begins at 8pm at Herty Field and will include a dress-as-your-favorite-cat costume contest, live music by Charles Huff, Halloween oldies karaoke, a pumpkin carving contest, face painting, and a raffle. Refreshments, appetizers, and desserts will be served. $5 donation suggested.

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I am seeking an attorney who can serve as my mentor when I pass the Georgia bar. This will fulfill a mandatory continuing legal education requirement for me, but I also want to use this as an opportunity to find an attorney in the Athens area who sincerely wants to help the legal profession by passing on professional values and judgment. The program is called the Transition Into Law Practice

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