The Melting Point is an intimate music venue on the grounds of Foundry Park Inn & Spa. It was named one of America's 40 Best Music Venues by Paste magazine. Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner and drinks.

TUESDAYS: Terrapin Tuesday Bluegrass Series. 7-10 p.m.; $3 cover charge.

7/2: Swing Night with Bugg; 7 p.m.; $5
7/3: Sons Of Sailors: A Jimmy Buffett Cover Band. 8:30 p.m.; $10 advance, $13 at door
7/4: Red, White, and Brewgrass Festival. 1 p.m.; $15 advance, $20 at door
7/9: Marcia Ball. 8:30 p.m.; $22 advance, $25 at door

What starts out as my brother freaking out over a game turns into the most disturbing shite I have ever seen........

From OA
"Fire this morning heavily damaged the historic Georgia Theatre in downtown Athens, shrouding the central business district in smoke and knocking out electric and cell phone service to the area. Wilmot Greene, the building owner, said the building is a total loss but exterior walls are "probably alright." Green said he hopes to rebuild and he does have insurance. Greene has already talked with organizers of AthFest about holding AthFest events in the Classic Center or at Legion Field." (read more)

ATHICA Emerges III introduces Athens to exciting new work by three young local artists, and one artist team. Curator Mary C. Wilson and assistant curator Erin McIntosh selected the work from over two-dozen entries.

Excitingly, this year's exhibit veers away from the painting and sculptural works of the first two years of ATHICA's annual local emerging artists showcase, with new media, photo-based works and conceptual practices predominating. The four projects include two that explore personal journeys, both physical and virtual, and two that use inventive ways of recording and representing personal experiences.

Featuring: Jennifer Desormeaux, Layet Johnson & Charles Westfall, Robert August Peterson*, Robyn Waserman.

*Mr. Peterson's work will be sited at a new ATHICA satellite space at the Bottleworks complex at 286 Prince Avenue for which special hours are: Monday-Friday, 6-9:30 p.m., Saturday 5-8:30 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m., and by appointment.

ATHICA Gallery hours: Thursday 6-9 p.m., Friday-Sunday 1-6 p.m., and by appointment.

More than just a show... it's drama, passion and power portrayed through the music of David Bowie. Musically, fans can expect a full dose of spaced-out, far-out 70s Ziggy Bowie, PLUS a side ranging romp through Bowie's hits through the 80s.... Let's Dance and Labyrinth soundtrack included!

When: 05.05.09
Where: Georgia Theatre
Time: 10pm
Price: $10

This Friday (5-29) Little Kings Shuffle Club on Hancock Avenue will showcase rare performances by legendary Athens bands Oh-O.K. (with members of Flash to Bang Time in tow) and Time Toy, as well as Linda Hopper and Ruthie Morris of Atlanta's sonic powerhouse Magnapop. According to Flash To Bang Time time-keeper and event organizer Charles Greenleaf, the show will benefit Ingrid Schorr, while bringing much-needed awareness to breast cancer, the single-most common cancer in women in the United States: "This promises to be a stellar evening benefiting Ingrid Schorr and raising breast cancer awareness. All in all, not a bad way to spend a summer's night while championing a great cause."

An auction featuring the art of Michael Oliveri, Sam Seawright, Laura Levine, Jill Carnes, Andy Cherewick and a host of others as well as collectibles and gifts will also take place. REMHQ has donated a copy of R.E.M. Hello autographed by Michael and David Belisle.

Sponsored by Georgia Center for Continuing Education. This week-long program is designed for students ages 12-17. Learn how to design and publish your own website through guided projects. No previous web design experience is necessary. June 1-5, $199. 8:30 a.m. - Noon

Contact: 706-542-3537, questions.ppd@georgiacenter.uga.edu,

(From the R&B)
"Brandon Shinholser has his eye on becoming the next mayor of Athens.

For nearly a year, Shinholser has built a grassroots movement to propel his fledgling campaign into a viable candidacy.

He is actively campaigning and has assembled a team of supporters to spread his message throughout Athens. He has even filed with the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections.

And, he is 22 years old."

Read the rest here.

Andy Rusk gave this a shot in 2006 but we all know how that went. Keep in mind some 18 year old jive turkey became mayor in 2005.