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Spirits lurk downtown at ‘dungeon-esque’ bar

Housed in a revamped bar joint a few paces from 40 Watt on Washington St., Repent attracts its visitors with its gothic black and blue sign, devilish crimson light strand and mohawked chain- and ink-decked punk-rockers, welcoming both the virgin and frequent visitors.

Las Vegas a cornucopia of wonders

Las Vegas holds the reputation of being the casino capital of America, but many other activities have been created out of the dunes of Nevada to please visitors and entice eager tourists, especially college students on summer break.

For a true tourist experience, visitors should go to the hallmarks of the city such as the famous Las Vegas welcome sign, the Volcano at the Mirage, the spectacular fountains of Bellagio and the mind-blowing cliff of Hoover Dam.

Indie music fans await claps, fun

The band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is coming tonight to 40 Watt Club, and fans are warming their hands in anticipation of the retro indie quintet from Brooklyn and Philadelphia. Making a huge transition, the incomprehensible vocals from Clap Your Hands Say Yeah will have most of the audience tilting their heads in expressions of “Whah?” as the popping beat shakes out the confusion, encouraging irrational, good fun.

Blind artist colors perspective on life

Some people are blessed with an artistic flair, some with vocals from the heavens and some with the ability to stand on their tiptoes and prance around gracefully on stage. In David Kontra’s own world and in his own way, he has been blessed by blindness. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at age 16, Kontra has handled the stress caused by his degenerating eyesight through the art of painting.

Stone Mountain rocks, literally

Stone Mountain is like a treasure chest – it may look like an old wooden box to the viewer, but if taken into perspective, it can offer many secret treasures that the unfamiliar tend to miss. Yes, Stone Mountain is a mound of granite sitting on Atlanta’s city walls, but it’s one of Georgia’s most diverse and unique recreation parks.

Small town charm a short drive away

What is it about a small town that infects the people with a hunger to know everything about every one else? Is it close proximity, generic nosiness or a lack of entertainment? ELBERTON Directions from downtown Athens: Take North Avenue, which turns into Danielsville Road.

Botanical garden has 313 acres of beauty

Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and students are frolicking and trying to avoid finals preparation. But some students can find a happy medium between studying and enjoying the spring weather on a sunny day. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA Directions: To get to the Gardens, drive toward loop 10 on Milledge Avenue.

Bellydance classes an interesting destresser

Walking in to the Healing Arts Center on Prince Avenue, all the tensions of everyday life break off of the shoulders and fall to the floor.

Strapping on the traditional coin belt, anticipation sends chills up through the spine and more tension is shaken and crumbles as it hits the ground.

Horoscopes fun but not too reliable

“Meeting a dark stranger can lead to hasty decisions this week.” Well, no kidding.

Horoscopes have been around since the beginning of civilization, and show mankind’s quest for greater knowledge by reading the stars.

“I think there is a modicum of truth in the general planetary aspects, and there is also a little bit of truth in a tarot reading,” said Steve Valdez, associate professor of music history.

Of Montreal; Loney, Dear electrify 40 Watt Club

By
rhicks@randb.com

It may not be as steamy as a Krush Girls dance party or as psychedelic as a Perpetual Groove concert, but the upcoming Loney, Dear and Of Montreal bash won’t lack in shy feet on the dance floor of the 40 Watt Club.
Known for its fluid guitar chords and soulful lyrics, the sensual chords from Sweden’s Loney, Dear brightens faces of their audience members and creates a bubble of hippie-like happiness.

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