Culture Briefs
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Terry Kay Spoke About His Newest Book at the ACC Library
Noted local author Terry Kay spoke about his new book, Song of the Vagabond Bird, at the ACC Library on Thursday night, Sept. 11. A large crowd, mostly greying and older, gathered at the Appleton Auditorium for the Café Libris event. Kay’s audience was engaged and enthusiastic as he read from his latest work.
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Movie Dope, 9/19/14: The Trip to Italy, This Is Where I Leave You and More
The Trip to Italy
After a pretty dismal few weeks at the theater, Hollywood is unleashing a multitude of new flicks upon us.
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Movie Dope, 9/12/14: Magic in the Moonlight, No Good Deed and More
Magic in the Moonlight
First, I’d like to devote a moment to memorialize Richard Kiel, best known as James Bond’s metallic-mouthed villain, Jaws. To paraphrase your surprising first line: “Here’s to you.” (Imagine the tink of champagne glasses.)
Now to this week’s paltry new releases:
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Movie Dope, 9/5/14: Ghostbusters, The One I Love and More
Here's what's new and noteworthy in Athens this week:
GHOSTBUSTERS (PG; showtimes): Good thing football has started, because Athens’ best bet at theaters this week is a 30-year-old comedy classic. Enjoy the adventures of Peter, Ray, Egon (R.I.P. Harold Ramis) and Winston again on the big screen.
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UGA Football's Preseason Hype Video Will Make You Weep Like a Baby
Football—particularly college football—comes with a metric ton of baggage. What's happening to these poor players' brains? Why aren't they paid? Are their First Amendment rights being violated, to boot? And why the hell are nonconference SEC schedules soinsubstantial?
But. Forget all that negative stuff for three minutes and watch the warm, beautifully shot, faith-in-humanity-restoring, holy-shit-we're-gonna-win-a-championship-aren't-we 2014 Georgia football hype video below.
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Classic City Rollergirls vs. Greenville Recap
If you missed Saturday night’s matchup between our Classic City Rollergirls and the visiting Greenville Derby Dames, you’ll have to wait until next year to catch women’s flat track roller derby at the Classic Center. The 2014 season came to an end in front of a nearly sold-out crowd that witnessed some pretty memorable jamming, and an impressive yoga demo at halftime.
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Damn Good Theater: Proof, Reviewed
I didn't expect much from a play about a mathematition losing his mind while his family tries to cope, but I didn't count on what a good playwright, interpreted by fine acting, can do to elucidate the human condition and hold your attention all the way through. Proof, as directed by Beth Kozinsky, moves nimbly from scene to scene on a finely designed and eminently workable set, with just the right amount of music to carry us through.
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UGA Receiver Michael Bennett Hates 'The Bachelorette,' Wants to Be Paid
The World Cup's over, and the Barves—let's face it—are pretty mediocre. But never fear, sports fans! Football season is right around the corner.
The Bulldogs started fall practice today, but before they did, they opened the Buttsmear doors to the media, even us unsavory alt-weekly types. Here are a few highlights from the press conference.
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