ENTERTAINMENTpage 13 Technique • Friday, May 31, 2002 • 13 Two Bits: Witty welcome Bored? Try our puzzle Tech’s most humorous student, the Joey Katzen creates another stumper ENTERTAINMENT Two Bits Man, give suggestions for with his first crossword puzzle of the keeping summer full of fun. Page 14 summer. Page 15 Technique • Friday, May 31, 2002 ’s annual Music Midtown dominated by rock Concert series lacks appearance of local rap stars, while large crowds result in various problems for concert goers By Christopher Webb oddest pairing of the weekend. In a appealing reasons. Contributing Writer city known for great rap music, it is A sickening trend among large a shame that it is sorely misrepre- outdoor concerts has been increas- Music festivals are a cornucopia sented in the city’s biggest music ing violence towards women and of musical styles: a little jazz, some festival. men. Whether the perpetrators are rap, and for Atlanta, a whole lot of For those that might have ven- thirty years old or fourteen, women rock. You could not pass through tured off the path or perhaps stum- find themselves more and more ac- Music Midtown 2002 without see- bled into the Civic Center you would costed. Sometimes the violence en- ing at least one rock band, and you have been privy to comfortable seat- ters the national news as in may have seen little else. This year, ing and an intimate evening with Woodstock 99. Or sometimes the V103 failed to sign on any big At- June Carter Cash, Mike Mills of violence it shrugged off as an ex- lanta rap acts. And other stages ca- R.E.M., Cindy Wilson of the B- pected consequence of crowd surf- tered little to college-aged people 52s, Don McLean, and a few oth- ing. with 96 Rock’s Journey performance ers. The show was shown on Turner The dirty truth behind many gen- and Z93 sporting Jethro Tull. South Live as an expose of South- eral admission concerts is that often The 99X stage, the quintessen- ern singer-songwriters. June Carter festival goers are forced to ask them- tial favorite among college students, selves if the lower ticket prices are takes the crowning glory once more worth the violence, pushing, and for the best overall acts this year. dehydration. Instead of chanting a Filled with Incubus, Stone Temple The 99X stage, the band name, hundreds of thirsty peo- Pilots, Counting Crows, Bush, Gar- ple were screaming “Water! Wa- bage, and No Doubt, the lineup quintessential favorite ter!” during Saturday’s and Sunday’s bristled with teen angst heavy among college shows at Music Midtown. The only weights. Crowds large enough to water security guards could provide engulf small towns endured rain and students, takes the were a mere few drops from a cou- a scorching sun just to keep their crowning glory once ple of water bottles. spot from a sometimes unruly crowd. Those that didn’t collapse be- People were frequently injured in more for the best cause of water often gave up after the many mosh pits that broke out overall acts this year. hours of just trying to breathe. As towards the front of the stage while people push and make their way to others were crushed between their the front, those industrious enough neighbors. to arrive early are slowly drained of Once again, 99X also tried to Cash, last surviving member of the all energy as they maintain their help blossoming local bands gain Carter family, sang a few bluegrass balance. The compacted bodies create exposure through their Locals Stage. favorites and “Ring of Fire,” a song a heat bubble that makes it sweaty, Historically, some of those bands she co-wrote with her husband smelly, and scorching hot even at have gone on to better things such Johnny Cash. But the moment of night. What did you pay for? The as Angie Aparo, who has played both the evening came when she nearly music becomes an afterthought as By Shelley Hoyal / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS 99X stages. Next year, look out for put everyone in tears as she sang “I many people are merely trying to Rock groups were the main attraction at this year’s Music Midtown. Michelle Malone who has been a Used to Be Somebody,” a tune about survive at the front. Shirley Manson fronted her band Garbage during their performance. favorite among other Atlanta acts. her friends Hank Williams, James If you are planning on crowd She has appeared as a vocalist on Dean, and Elvis. Cindy Wilson sang surfing or staying at the front be Avoid soft drinks if you can since an area for children in the hopes of four albums, Shawn “Roam” in what she recalls as the careful. Girls should wear more than they will not hydrate you as well as making it a family event. However, Mullins’ Better Days, and with Drivin only acoustic rendition ever sung of just tube tops. Flip flops are defi- water. Alcohol and drugs are popu- before you think about bringing the ‘N Cryin. a B-52s song. Of course, Don nitely a bad idea. Wear shoes that lar items at many concerts, but real- family of four think about the real Sadly, Hotlanta was lacking for McLean brought everyone to their lace up; walking home with only ize that because of the strain your cost of going to a concert. Expect to music this year. Ja Rule, Bubba feet singing “American Pie.” one shoe is a painful experience. body is already under, the problems buy three drinks, a hot dog or ham- Sparxxx, and Mystical were the only Some people could not find the Some people suggest that women can be multiplied with their use. burger, and some fries for each per- rap acts of any notable worth at the small hideaways of music or ven- should wear sports bras as an extra Horror stories abound at large son. At concert prices, that adds up V103 stage. But only Ja Rule was ture out early enough in the morn- measure of safety. Drink as much festivals, but what draws people to quickly. Most people find it less of a given the prime slot. Mystical was ing to see the opening acts that might water as you can when you can. them? Cheap tickets and a huge hassle to eat outside the park. With relegated to opening for Earth, Wind, be tomorrow’s headliners. Many just Think about buying a sports drink number of acts can draw a varied Publix only one block from a park and Fire in what may have been the came to be seen, others came for less before the concert in preparation. crowd. Music Midtown even has entrance, many people did just that.

On the Bricks Kicks off with capacity crowd Atlanta Film Festival begins Friday at various locations By Julia Trapold shops. Documentary topics include back- Entertainment Editor yard wrestling, a church’s haunted house designed to scare sinners, and the re- The Atlanta Film Festival, sponsored uniting of a Vietnamese mother and by the IMAGE Film and Video Center, her daughter. kicks off Friday night in the Rich Audi- The M.E.D.I.A. Savvy Program, torium of the High Museum with the which is new this year, displays the works viewing of Cherish, starring Robin Tun- of recent graduates of IMAGE Film ney. The festival, in its 26th year, will and Video Center’s youth program. The showcase over 150 new works from art- Teen Screen series, shown every week- ists around the world. day at noon and free to teenagers, fea- This year’s festival features a stron- tures films produced by today’s youth. ger and more diverse slate of films than The festival will be held at four dif- past festivals. The films also include ferent locations: the Regal Hollywood more recognizable talent, such as Jodie 24, the Lefont Garden Hills Cinema, Foster, Sigourney Weaver, Josh Hart- the High Museum’s Rich Auditorium, nett, Lisa Kudrow, and Jeremy Sisto. and the Carter Center. Most viewings The selection of features includes films will be at Regal Cinemas. The festival in both color and black and white, and runs from May 31 until June 8, and the there is even one that combines live time schedule varies each day. The price action and animation. of tickets ranges from $4 to $7.50. By Robert Hill / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Aside from feature films, the festival 96,000 people came to On the Bricks’ opening night last Friday, featuring India Arie and John includes animation screenings at the For film schedules and more information, Mayer. This Friday Rusted Root will be performing with Alice Peacock, Recovery, and Acres. Lefont Garden Hills Cinema. Also, there visit the Atlanta Film Festival website at are documentaries and educational work- http://www.imagefv.org/fest2002. 14 • Friday, May 31, 2002 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT ...10101010101010101010101010101010101010101...... Two Bits Hello and welcome to the first But nonetheless it is still under- borhood Naked Time going. For it customs to expect from the Naked endorse a racecar to gain extra pub- edition of Summer Two Bits. Only standable that we will not provide a is a commonly known truth that locals. In one of the communities licity? And then it hit me like a stiff four issues of the Technique are re- wide enough range of ideas that nothing brings together the spirit of that I’ve visited, I was particularly board. Viagra, being advertised leased every summer, and I know will procure your permanent en- a community more than the suc- struck by a cute little practice where through the same medium by which it’s going to be hard to cope with tertainment. 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Oh wait, they didn’t ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, May 31, 2002 • 15 Technique Crossword: Broadway Baby Says Goodnight The Live List: May 31 to June 13 By Joey Katzen 123 4567 8910111213 Contributing Writer Get your summer 14 15 16 17 18 started! Across 19 20 21 22 1. God’s, biblically COTTON CLUB (152 Luckie St.) SMITH’S OLDE BAR (1580 Piedmont Ave.) 23 24 25 (404) 688-1193 (404) 875-1522 4. Alpha follower http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/cottonclub.asp http://www.smithsoldebar.com 8. Brave’s headgear 26 27 28 5/31 Dick Delicious 6/1 Bloodkin/Park Bench 11. American airline of yore 6/1 Mest/Riddlin Kids/The Used 6/2 The Yard/JaD/Shana Alverson Band 29 30 31 6/2 Vanilla Ice 6/3 Homeroom/Good Question 14. Much ____ About Nothing 6/4 David Ryan Harris & Friends 6/6 Jesus Jones 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 6/7 American Hi-Fi/Autopilot Off 6/5 Sue Wilkinson Band 15. Henry had five 6/12 Raphael Saadiq 6/6 Charlie Mars Band 16. Pimple preventer 42 43 44 45 46 47 6/13 The Juliana Theory/Piebald 6/7 Kinchafoonee Cowboys 6/14 Supermatic 6/8 ReBirth Brass Band 17. NUBIAN PRINCESS 6/15 The Jim Rose Circus 6/10 Danny Godinez Band 19. Emits from a heater 48 49 50 51 52 6/18 Goldfinger 6/11 You Laugh Now! Comedy Show 6/23 Good Riddance 6/12 Acoustic Syndicate 21. Veto 53 54 55 56 57 6/27 Perpetual Groove 6/13 B-Side Players 22. Night before a hangover 6/14 Cigar Store Indians 58 59 60 61 62 63 ECHO LOUNGE (551 Flat Shoals Rd.) 6/15 Emma Gibbs Band 23. OPERA HAUNTER (404) 681-3600 6/16 Joe Rathbone/Christian Tobin 24. Juan’s wife 64 65 66 67 68 69 http://www.echostatic.com/echolounge 6/17 Sickboy/Y.O.U 5/31 Mr. Quintron & Miss Pussycat 6/18 Open Mic Night 25. If these _____ could talk . . . 6/1 Dead Low Tide 6/19 Alastor 26. Pele’s pastime 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 6/5 Mark Eitzel 6/20 Dave Zollo 6/6 Myssouri 6/21 The Goodies 27. Make better 77 78 79 6/8 The Gossip 6/22 Fighting Gravity 29. EAST VILLAGE FEE 6/9 Bigwig 6/23 Asylum Street Spankers 80 81 82 6/10 Lift to Experience 6/25 You Laugh Now! Comedy Show 30. Fraulein Maria, once 6/14 Freedy Johnston 6/26 Pieta Brown with Bo Ramsey 31. Light creator 83 84 85 86 6/15 Jucifer 6/27 Blue Dogs/Lucero 6/17 Loudermilk 32. Alternate 6/21 Elf Power ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER (395 Piedmont) 34. Daschle or Miller, for short 87 88 89 90 6/22 The Hiss (404) 523-6275 6/27 The Gloria Record http://www.atlantaciviccenter.com 36. Electric fish 6/1 The Winans Family 38. Sicilian mount 85. Report type ington MASQUERADE (695 North Ave.) 6/13 Dave Koz & Friends (404) 577-2007 42. Sensitivities 86. Pentagon bureau 35. Diplomat http://www.masq.com CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATRE 44. Bud check 87. Homeless shelter bed 37. Made a mistake 5/31 The Revolvers (404) 233-2227 6/1 Strung Out/Rise Against http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/chastain.asp 46. Obnoxious driver 88. ___ a wrap 39. ANNA AND HER SIAMESE 6/6 Superjoint Ritual 6/1 Dan Fogelberg 48. Wapiti 89. Reject MATE 6/8 Peter Murphy 6/2 Patti LaBelle 6/13 KMFDM 6/4 Harry Connick, Jr. 49. Listen in 90. Alien investigative group 40. Fitzgerald piece 6/26 Big Money Hustlers (ICP Movie) 6/6 Chicago 52. Christmas and New Years and Down 41. 007, for instance 6/27 The Get Up Kids 6/7 Harry Connick, Jr. 6/9 K.C. & the Sunshine Band precursor 1. Angelic devices 43. Break a nil, in spades ROXY (3110 Roswell Rd.) 6/9 Rick James & the Stone City Band 53. Part of EKG 2. Boise locale 45. Chi follower http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/roxy.asp 6/10 Melissa Etheridge/Meredith Brooks 6/1 The Outfield 6/14 Indigo Girls 55. Anger 3. Lightly leavened biscuit 47. Center St. unit 6/8 Widespread Panic Movie 6/15 Indigo Girls/K’s Choice 56. MARTA fare 4. Took a lickin’ 50. Coliseum 6/11 Earshot 6/17 Jewel 6/15 Ben Folds 6/21 Manheim Steamroller 58. Henry XIII’s last wife 5. Uses 51. Sewer tributary 6/18 Danzig 6/22 Nancy Wilson/Ramsey Lewis 59. Cornea encaser 6. Empty 54. Most crunchy 6/22 Sandra Bernhard 6/23 The B-52’s 6/24 Elvis Costello/Joe Henry 61. Commercials 7. Donkey pejorative 57. New York town TABERNACLE (152 Luckie St.) 63. Delta buildup 8. Meet as a group 60. Baby baldies (404) 659-9022 ON THE BRICKS (Centennial Olympic Park) http://www.tabernaclemusic.com http://www.onthebricks.com 64. 2001 IFC President Carr 9. Type of symmetry 62. Scottish pouch 6/10 Snoop Dogg 5/31 Rusted Root/Alice Peacock 66. Will Smith title character 10. Eucharist wafer container 65. Cigarette byproduct 6/11 Five For Fighting/Goo Goo Dolls 6/7 Special Guest/Drive By Truckers 6/14 Alanis Morissette/Pat McGee Band 68. Chess footsolider 11. Wore a tunic 67. Long spade VARIETY PLAYHOUSE (1099 Euclid Ave.) 6/21 Michelle Branch/Res 70. VIETNAMESE DANCER 12. Novelist Cather 69. Dryly (404) 521-1786 http://www.variety-playhouse.com DOWNTOWN ROCKS 74. Salem state 13. NC-17 viewer, generally 70. M.E. building 6/1 Hobex http://www.99x.com/event_archives/ 77. A to Isaac 18. Buttocks 71. Relating to a pelvic bone 6/11 Melissa Ferrick downtown_rocks 6/14 Delbert McClinton 6/7 Nickelback/Jerry Cantrell 78. Foxlike 20. Ingest 72. Brief conflict 6/15 Doc Watson 6/14 Cake/Josh Joplin Group 79. Tactical group 24. Flightless bird 73. Itty bitty land mass 6/16 David Cross 6/21 Silverchair/Injected 6/18 David Wilcox 80. Religious act 25. Flirt 75. Greek theater 6/19 Angelique Kidjo 81. Pilsner alternative 27. NYC ORPHAN 76. Tech students, stereotypically 6/20 Luna 6/21 Band For more concert listings, visit 82. U.S. President, sometimes 28. Eskimo abode 79. Nude 6/23 Marcus Miller http://www.pollstar.com 83. OLD POSSUM’S FELINES 32. Not flat 81. Friend, to Pierre

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