PICK OF THE WEEK: Modern Skirts @ the 40 Watt

Kicking off their first show of the year this Saturday at the 40 Watt, Modern Skirts, with guests Reptar and Thayer Sarrano, will be performing new material for an upcoming album still in the works.
“We’re more excited about this than anything we’ve done in a long, long, long time. It’s been in the works for the past year, slow like stew,” singer and guitarist Jojo Glidewell said.
The new album — tentatively set for a release this fall – will feature a new sound, a fresh approach at songwriting and extra focus on cohesiveness.
“We have always been known for our ability to genre-jump with our pop songs, but I believe our newest music takes a closer listen to accept,” guitarist Jay Gulley said. “There is not as much style variation. There is more focus on sound cooperation.”

When: Saturday at 9 p.m.
Where: 40 Watt
Price: $8
Contact: 706-353-1666

THURSDAY

Lectures and Classes

What: “Apotropaism and the Protection of the Soul” Lecture
Who: John R. Decker, Assistant Professor of Art History at Georgia State
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room 150
Price: Free
Verdict: Dr. Decker will analyze the inseparable relationship between religion and art. Contact: http://art.uga.edu/

What: Lecture “On the Origins of Cinema”
When: 4 p.m.
Where: 265 Park Hall
Price: Free
Verdict: Professor Richard Neupert will uncover the Hollywood you’ve never known. Contact: 706-542-3966

What: Douglas Blackmon lecture and Book Signing: “A Persistent Past – Reckoning With Racial History in the Era of Obama”
When: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Reading Room, MLC
Price: Free
Verdict: Obama has been the subject of many books, but none have dealt with racial history as thoroughly as this Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Contact: 706-542-5766

Events and Opportunities

What: 100 Days Until Graduation
When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Tate Student Center Plaza
Price: Free
Verdict: In the infamous words of Ferris Bueller: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Stop, look around, and celebrate the last 100 days of college with music, food, and live entertainment.

What: Blood Drive
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: College of Veterinary Medicine, 2nd floor lounge
Verdict: Somewhere in the nation a child in a hospital needs your blood type. Take advantage of this opportunity.

What: Reading by Poet Kevin Prufer
When: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ciné
Price: Free
Verdict: Contact: The Dead Poets Society is alive and well again at Ciné. 706-542-0397

Live Music

Who: Welcome to Buckhead
When: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Terrapin Beer Co., 265 Newton Bridge Road
Price: Free
Verdict: Last concerts are always the most memorable and Welcome to Buckhead plans to go out with a bang.

Who: Monotonix
When: 9 p.m.
Where: 40 Watt
Price: $10
Verdict: Banned from shows in their hometown of Tel Aviv, Israel, this radical garage rock band has an unabashed reputation for playing raucous shows that make Ozzy Osbourne look like Barney. Contact: 706-353-1666

Who: Leroy Bynum and Mimi Noda piano and tenor recital
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Ramsey Concert Hall
Price: Free
Verdict: A romantic and placid piano rendition of “A Poet’s Love” qualifies as the perfect date. Contact: 706-542-2773

FRIDAY

Art

What: Kathy Prescott Translucent Fusions Art Gallery
When: Reception at 7 p.m.
Where: Lamar Dodd School of Art
Price: Free
Verdict: Prescott began gathering magazine clippings in New York years ago. This collection grew into politically and historically inspired black and white collages on wood board.

What: Fifth Henry D. Green Symposium of the Decorative Arts
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Georgia Center
Price: Free
Verdict: Experts throughout the Southeast will teach about decorative arts in the American South. Contact: 706-542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum, bpwade@uga.edu

Sports

What: Women’s tennis vs. Virginia Tech
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Dan Magill Tennis Complex
Price: Free
Verdict: Watch the Dogs do the hokie pokies and turn themselves into champions. Contact: 706-542-1621

What: Gymnastics at Auburn
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Auburn, televised on CSS-TV on Tuesday
Verdict: Grab a drink downtown and watch these girls tumble their way to another victory. Contact: 706-542-1231

Music

What: Very Disco: A Tribute to Daft Punk
When: 10 p.m.
Where: 40 Watt
Price: $10, $12 for under 21
Verdict: Nothing screams European electronica more than a Daft Punk cover band.

Events and Opportunities

What: Budget briefing
When: 3 p.m.
Where: 3 p.m. 102 Miller Learning Center
Verdict: President Michael Adams will either confirm success in achieving our fiscal goals or disappoint with news of more furloughs and budget cuts.

What: Where the Wild Things Are
When: 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 p.m.
Where: Tate Theater
Price: $1 with student ID
Verdict: Delve into the dreamy landscape of childhood with this adaptation of the classic children’s book.

SATURDAY

Sports

What: Men’s basketball at South Carolina
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Columbia, S.C., but can be viewed on FSN-TV
Verdict: Turn on the television and support the Dogs after last week’s victory over Tennessee.

What: Swimming and diving vs. South Carolina and Alabama
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Gabrielsen Natatorium, Ramsey Student Center
Price: Free
Verdict: Just because the winter Olympics are coming up doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy this timeless sport popular during the summer Olympics.

What: Women’s tennis vs. Georgia State and William and Mary
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Dan Magill Tennis Complex
Price: Free
Verdict: Competing against the Williams sisters may be a stretch, but William and Mary no problem.

Causes

What: Athens for Haiti Benefit
When: 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: Town and Gown Theatre 136 Gray Avenue
Verdict: Music by the Usual Suspects and the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society will precede a silent auction to raise money for Haiti.

What: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
When: 9 a.m. – noon
Where: 126C Visual Art Building, 285 South Jackson Street
Verdict: Help assist families in Athens fill out their income tax returns. Contact: 888-493-4328, ext 6486

Events and Opportunities

What: Classic City Kings’ Professional Drag Performance
When: 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: New Earth Music Hall, 227 W. Dougherty St.
Price: $6
Verdict: “Where the Wild Things Are” gets even more wild with a night of movie-themed drag inspired by such movies as Rocky Horror Picture Show, Transformers, The Lost Boys, and more. Contact: http://www.myspace.com/cckathens

What: Green Life Expo
When: All day
Where: Classic Center
Price: Free
Verdict: Discover new ways to reduce your carbon footprint and how to save money while helping the environment. Contact: 706-208-0900

What: Scottish Celebration/The Robert Burns Dinner
When: 6:30
Where: Classic Center, 300 North Thomas Street
Price: $35
Verdict: Bagpipes, dancing, and traditional Scottish food will make you shout out “Freeeeedom.” Contact: www. thistleandkudzu.net.

Live Music

Who: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Celtic fiddlers
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Hodgson Concert Hall
Price: $21 and $26
Verdict: Known for flamboyant step dancing, this duo mixes Scottish music with American bluegrass. Contact: 706-542-4400

SUNDAY

Events and Opportunities

What: The Georgia Bridal Show
When: 12:30-4 p.m.
Where: Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas Street
Price: $10
Verdict: If you’re planning to get hitched as soon as the flowers start blooming, this is a perfect opportunity to meet with professionals and plan the wedding of your dreams. Contact: http://www.eliteevents.com

What: The Shape of Things
When: 2:30, 8 p.m.
Where: Cellar Theatre in the Fine Arts Building
Price: $7
Verdict: Presented by the University Theatre department, watch a shy, awkward college student entangle himself in a passionate love affair with a famous artist. Contact: 706-542-2838, www.drama.uga.edu

Live Music

Who: Attacca Percussion Group
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Edge Recital Hall
Price: Free
Verdict: Tired of the student who is constantly tapping his pencil behind you? Experience the true talent and awe of percussion as this D.C. based ensemble performs on over 100 instruments. Contact: http://www.attaccapercussiongroup.com/index.htm

Sports

What: Men’s tennis vs. Northwestern
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Dan Magill Tennis Complex
Price: Free
Verdict: Watch this exciting match as Northwestern hopefully gets served.

MONDAY

Art

What: Jamie Kirkell Silk Artist Exhibit
When: All day
Where: Lobby of the State Botanical Garden
Price: Free
Verdict: Traditional silk paintings make vivid blooms that seem delicate and bold. Contact: 706-542-1244

Events and Opportunities

What: Film: Chimpanzees—An Unnatural History.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 102 Miller Learning Center
Price: Free
Verdict: Animal Planet lovers will adore this film about chimps rescued from research labs and brought back to the wild. Contact: www.uga.edu/sos

What: Trivia
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Buffalo’s Southwest Café
Verdict: It’s time you stop watching Jeopardy and start practicing your trivia. Contact: 706-354-6655

Lectures and Classes

What: Talarico Lecture
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Walker Room, Dean Rusk Center
Price: Free
Verdict: Joe Whitley works for Homeland Security and has plenty of fascinating stories about his job. Contact: 706-542-9295

What: Black History Month Opening Event
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Chapel
Price: Free
Verdict: Derrick Ashong has been a gust on Oprah to promote his video project “The Voice of a New Generation.” Now he wants to share his vision with the University. Contact: 706-542-8468

TUESDAY

Events and Opportunities

What: Introductory Backpacking Clinic
When: 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: 114 Ramsey Student Center
Price: $10
Verdict: This clinic will prepare you for the wilderness so you can experience “Into the Wild” with a happy ending.
What: University Art History Society Mixer
When: 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Go Bar
Price: Free
Verdict: Meet with student artists and celebrate the launch of a new art blog. Contact: http://artuga.tumblr.com/

What: Prelude Dance Ensemble Auditions
When: 8 – 9 p.m.
Where: 312 Tate Student Center
Verdict: So you think you can dance? Then waltz right in and stun the judges with your grace. Contact: preludedance@gmail.com

What: Adult Martial Arts
When: 11 a.m. – noon
Where: American Black Belt Academy
Price: $30
Verdict: In the beginning you may have to open the door but by the end you’ll be able to chop it down. Contact: 706-549-1671

Live Music

Who: The Fiery Furnaces
When: 9 p.m.
Where: 20 Watt
Price: $11
Verdict: Once you hear this New York indie rock band, you’ll create a burning obsession for their music.

WEDNESDAY

Live Music

Who: Of Montreal
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 40 Watt
Price: $15
Verdict: Known for ostensibly gloomy lyrics with upbeat and catchy melodies, come hear the musical experimentation that makes pop so popular.

Who: Peter Pancakes
When: 9:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: Caledonia Lounge
Price: $5
Verdict: Just like Peter Pan, Peter Pancakes has a whimsical quality to their folk songs that you can’t miss. Contact: http://www.myspace.com/thepeterpancakes

Who: Frontiers: Tribute to Journey
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Melting Point
Price: $8 advance, $10 door
Verdict: And you thought Glee’s cover of Don’t Stop Believing trumped the original. Contact: 706-254-6909

Events and Opportunities

What: Beginning Bellydance for Fitness
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Mind Body Institute
Price: $7
Verdict: Experience with this exotic dance will shock and awe your friends and family. Contact: 706-354-7880

What: Bulldog Book Club Meeting
When: 3:35 p.m.
Where: Jittery Joe’s, MLC
Verdict: What’s the Secret of author Malcolm’s Gladwell’s success? Find out in discussion about his self-help book.

What: Money Matters: Basics of Credit Scores and Loans
When: 5 – 6 p.m.
Where: 213 MLC
Verdict: Learn about credit score numbers, loans and tips to build good credit for the real world. Food will be provided. Contact: cmbergeron@gmail.com
What: Outdoor Adventure 101 Clinic
When: 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: 226 Ramsey Student Center
Price: $10
Verdict: Learn the essentials of surviving a day in the life of Bear Grylls.

Sports

What: Men’s basketball vs. Arkansas
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Stegeman Coliseum
Price: $2/students, $15 non-students
Verdict: Support the Dogs at home against the Razorbacks. Contact 706-542-1231