SUMMER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES - JULY/AUGUST

Beat the heat this summer and checkout some cool classic films on the big screen!

JULY 30 - AUG 5 -- SEVEN SAMURAI
AUGUST 6-12 -- THE BIRDS
AUGUST 13-19 -- A CLOCKWORK ORANGE

ADMISSION: $6 MATINEES | $7 - EVENING SHOWS | $40 - SERIES PASS (7) SHOWS

FREE PARKING ON FRIDAYS IN JULY IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LOT - SPONSORED BY PRESTIGE PARKING

EVERYTHING IS TERRIBLE! 2 - THURSDAY AUGUST 5

This is it. This is for real. The best thing that could possibly happen... is happening. That's right folks, our cultish leaders at EVERYTHING IS TERRIBLE! - the premier website for found footage freakouts are appearing LIVE and with an all new movie! 2EVERYTHING2TERRIBLE2: TOKYO DRIFT The EIT! gang have been working like pampered, over-fed slaves for the past year - bringing together literally thousands of hours of brain boiling VHS into one jam-packed jewel of an experience. The movie itself cannot be described, but all we can say is that it is a full length mashup of oddities that include cat massaging, magic crystals, 90's internet prophesies, and the cutest form of evil to ever walk the Earth (oh you'll see). Think Tim & Eric, but real. In fact, Eric Wareheim claims they 'watch it everyday.' And if that wasn't already the coolest popsicle in the fridge, the gang will be appearing in the melted flesh to coax you into their disturbingly hilarious world - and this time, EIT! has upped the ante. It has been described as 'a mix of The Holy Mountain, The Neverending Story, and that weird cult sex scene from Eyes Wide Shut' - now send that on a seven year vision quest into the belly of the beast and it is still something no one will ever understand. Nevertheless, you are going to be doing a lot laughing, and the worst part is you won't even be sure why. Don't forget to bring that extra face of yours, cause the one you got will melt off! More @ everythingisterrible.com

SHOWTIMES: 7:00p | 9:30p - THU 8/5

ADMISSION: $10

THE IMPROVISOR FESTIVAL - MONDAY AUGUST 9

The 2010 IMPROVISOR FESTIVAL is a nationwide musical extravaganza set to mark the 30th anniversary of the publication of the improvisor, America's very own "International Journal of Free Improvisation." A landmark concert series celebrating the journal's considerable contribution to the development of a national free improv scene, the festival aims to bring together musicians, dancers, and spoken word artists from around the country who continue to add new dimensions, sounds, and ideas to a community too often neglected by mainstream media outlets. The Athens lineup includes:

ANDREA CENTAZZO (Los Angeles CA)
POCKETFUL OF CLAPTONITE (Athens GA)
JILL BURTON / CLAIRE BARRATT (Dancers from Birmingham AL)
GINO ROBAIR (Bay Area CA)
CHRIS COCHRANE (NYC)
SKRYXL (Atlanta GA/Montgomery AL)
THEM NATIVES (Montevallo AL)
CEDRO DANADO (Montevallo AL)
KARST (Montevallo AL)
PONY PAYROLL BONES (Atlanta GA)

SHOWTIMES: 8:00p - MON 8/9

ADMISSION: $6

i, NORTON: AN OPERA IN REAL TIME - TUESDAY AUGUST 10

Gino Robair conducts his Creative Opera, I, NORTON, a collective improvisational workshop based on the proclamation by which Joshua Norton, on September 17, 1859, declared himself Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. All musicians, dancers, and singers of any skill and experience level are invited to participate: it's a collaborative improvisational orchestra.

SHOWTIMES: 7:30p - TUE 8/10

ADMISSION: $6

WOMEN IN BUSINESS FORUM - TUESDAY AUGUST 10

An opportunity to meet and greet with some of the women owned businesses in the Athens area

SHOWTIMES: 5:30p - 6:30p - TUE 8/10 -- ADMISSION: FREE

MID-AUGUST DINNER+MOVIE COMBO w/ LA DOLCE VITA - FRI/SAT AUGUST 13-14

La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant presents a special pre-fixe dinner menu to coincide with this month's screenings of the new award-winning Italian film MID-AUGUST LUNCH:

-Maccheroni baked with Mortadella, mozzarella, tomato and Parmigiano cheese
-Baked cod fish with potatoes, rosemary and extra virgin olive oil
-Seasonal fruit tart

SHOWTIMES: TBA - FRI/SAT 8/13-14

ADMISSION: $29/PERSON - INCLUDES PRE-FIXE DINNER AND ONE MOVIE TICKET

TV CARNAGE - FRIDAY AUGUST 13

TV CARNAGE brings its live comedy & video show to Athens on tour for the new DVD release Let's Work it Out!, a compilation of hundreds of hours of exceptionally bad tv fused together to make amazing hilarious videos, including the likes of Marie Osmond, O.J., Dolph Lundgren, Elmo, Lyle Alzado, Dixie Carter, Marky Mark, a Scientologist, a nice lady with brown hair, children, numerous weirdos, grifters, drifters, weight lifters, doctors, and, of course, porn stars.

The evening will also include a live appearance by creator PINKY CARNAGE, and a screening of his Adult Swim tv show TOTALLY FOR TEENS. More info and video clips @ tvcarnage.com

SHOWTIMES: 8:00p & 10:00p - FRI 8/13

ADMISSION: $9 GENERAL / $7 STUDENT

MONTHLY LATE SHOW: THE ROOM - FRIDAY AUGUST 20

An American black comedy about love and passion, betrayal and lies. It depicts the depths of friendship and relationships in one's life and raises life's real and most asked question: "Can you ever really trust anyone?... Called the “best worst movie ever made,” unintentional humor abounds in this new cult favorite, highlighted by a deliriously entertaining albeit undeniably awful performance from its creepy long-haired creator. But despite - or maybe also due to - the miles of cinematic ineptitude, THE ROOM is a one-of-a-kind hilarious blast from beginning to end. Read Flagpole Magazine's review and interview with Tommy Wiseau HERE

SHOWTIMES: 12:00 MIDNITE - FRIDAY 8/20

ADMISSION: $5

PLOTLUCK NIGHT - WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25

Told any good stories lately? Come share one at Plotluck Night. We’ll give you five minutes, a microphone, and a chance to tell a true story from your life. Put your name in the hat when you arrive and we’ll draw ten from it. The audience will vote on the best story, and the winner will receive a fabulous prize. No fair reading from notes. Can I come even if I don’t want to tell a story? Sure! But wouldn’t it be more fun if you did? Questions? Contact plotluck@gmail.com

SHOWTIMES: 7:00p - WED 8/25

ADMISSION: FREE

MUSIC: JAZZ JAM SESSION - MONDAYS

Athens jazz ensemble SONNY GOT BLUE -- consisting of GEORGE DAVIDSON (tenor sax), JAMES GOODHAND (bass), ANDREW MURDISON (trumpet), and JEREMY ROBERTS (guitar) and STEVE KEY (piano & guitar) -- hosts a standing jam session on Monday evenings @ CineLab, joined by a rotating cast of regulars and semi-regulars on various instruments.

SHOWTIMES: 6p-8p - MONDAYS

ADMISSION: FREE

EXHIBIT: NOT CHRYSANTHEMUM - JULY 8 - AUGUST 15

Paintings by CAROL JOHN

WITH FREE OPENING RECEPTION THURSDAY JULY 8th @ 7-9p

DIRECTOR'S BLOG: ASIAN FILM POWER IN CANNES - 06.04.10

FULL BAR!! -- the BarCafé features a FULL BAR selection so you can enjoy a martini or your favorite cocktail, beer or wine while watching a movie or live performance - open daily @ 4:30p- no movie ticket needed to enter

click HERE for daily screening times or call [ 706 353 3343 ] for more information

open at 4:30p daily and 2p most weekends

[ general: $6 matinee - $9 evening ] [ member / student / senior / military: $6 matinee - $7 evening ]