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African culture, Athens context

Life for farmers outside of town in Africa is hard. Wake before sunrise, work in the fields until the sun sets and go home. After long days of manual labor in places lacking MTV or American entertainment, these people find a more meaningful way to unwind. Dancing, drumming, friends and traditional wines make for the perfect means of relaxation.

Communication vital to abolish jealousy

Dear Kelly, I tend to maintain my friendships with ex-girlfriends and in past circumstances this has worked out fine, but with my latest relationship, my girlfriend is a bit more jealous. The problem is that my two closest friends just happen to be my last girlfriend and a friend I met through her.

Whigs recover from U.S. tour, newfound fame

When Rolling Stone magazine came knocking last year, Parker Gispert of the Whigs barely took notice. The article was written, and “Give ‘Em All a Big Fat Lip” was given glowing reviews, but Gispert missed out on most of the buzz. THE WHIGS Playing with the Features and Wax Fang When: 9 p.

Let unrequited love down as gently as possible

Dear Kelly, I am dating a guy that likes me a lot more than I like him. I have fun with him when we are together, but I know the feeling isn’t mutual. Should I continue to date him, or should I tell him I don’t like him the way that he likes me? – Balancing Act Dear Balance, You have this person’s feelings on the line.

The art of modern threads

With the craze for knitting still on the rise, Mariska Karasz’s artwork, on display at the Georgia Museum of Art, couldn’t have come at a better time. The Hungarian artist established her career with thread in three separate fields – women’s fashion, children’s fashion and wall hangings.

Family movie inspirational, heartfelt

So, there’s a guy who has had his share of bad luck. His life is falling apart, he can’t make ends meet, and his wife decides to leave him. He would give up if he lived alone, but alas, he has an adorable son to raise. So the man goes out in the world, dreams big, works hard and everything turns out OK.

Little Country Giants return to Southern roots

Once upon a time in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, there lived a man, his wife and a baby. The wife had long brown hair, the husband carried a mandolin and the baby was surrounded with love. The wife and husband had friends nearby: another man, wife and child. Sometimes they got together and [...]

Author believes the end is near

Richard H. Perry has taken the R.E.M. song lyrics literally: it’s the end of the world as we know it, and Perry’s feeling just fine. The local author released his second book, “The Idiot’s Guide to the Last Days,” Nov. 6, and will talk about it Thursday night at Barnes and Noble in a book [...]

Star-studded cast helps slow, shallow Kennedy flick

The new Emilio Estevez film “Bobby” is well-intentioned but may have stretched itself too thin with its overwhelming number of storylines and big names. A sparkling cast includes such names as Anthony Hopkins, Demi Moore, William H. Macy, Ashton Kutcher, Lindsay Lohan, Elijah Wood, Laurence Fishburne, Nick Cannon, Martin Sheen, Christian Slater, Helen Hunt, Sharon [...]

`Fireworks’ author gives reading at Univ. today

The Savannah-based writer, Elizabeth Hartley Winthrop will read from her novel, “Fireworks,” at 4 p.m. today in Park Hall. The book is about a 39-year-old writer and his dealings with the death of his son, his troubled marriage, his avoidance of his publisher, the abduction of a local girl and his relationship with his mistress. [...]

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