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 Atlanta’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 Indigo Girls 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. 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