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Benefit Musicians FIVE EIGHT Five Eight's Homepage Let’s say you’re already familiar with Athens, Georgia three-piece rock outfit Five Eight. Heralded as one of the Southeast’s pivotal rock groups and they’ve been untiring torch bearers of the Athens music scene for the past 15 plus years, sharing bills with everyone from hometown mates R.E.M. to punk rock brethrens the Ramones while amassing a heaping of praise from critics who have declared them the best live band most folks have never heard. When it comes to a thrilling, no gimmick, full throttle, rock ‘n’ roll experience, no band delivers on stage quite like Five Eight. Explosive as they are in concert, the band has always been about songs. Great songs, as a matter of fact – the kind of songs that are full of melody and an unchecked desperation that is rock ‘n’ roll at its purest. They’re songs that possess an undeniable appeal that calls for repeated listenings and have lyrics that are earnest, confessional and sung with the sincerest of force and effect. Caroline Monroe Caroline Monroe's homepage
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Bob Croft, donated "Edgar Allen Poe Gathers Shells on Venice Beach", "Priority Two", "Finding Center", "Forest Primeval", and "Autumn Falls", all are colorful acrylics of different size and quantity on canvas, unframed and unmatted but can be displayed as the are. Janis Dalton, donated two photographs, "WhiteFlower" and "Irises", both are framed and matted. Thom Wittenberg, donated two photographs, "East Qarna" and "Cappadocia", both are matted but unframed. The artist can be contacted through email at Tomdtom@negia.net, or by phone (706) 208-8037. Lily Smernou, donated "The Puppet", which is a digital collage on archival matte paper and is a limited edition numbered 11 of 15. www.lilysmernou.com Carol Coussons de Reyes, donated "White Flower", which is a framed photograph, slightly larger than 8 x 10. http://www.gmhcn.org/files/Coussons.html Matt Chansky, donated by Ruth Parsons, "Eye Candy" is a framed and matted digital inkjet image, approx. 8 x 10. This artist was featured in 2000-2001 at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, CT. Robin Fay, donated "Waterfall", "Ball of Wax", and "Orbs", all of which are colorful acrylic and mixed media on canvas. Robin is an artist, web designer, and librarian. She currently works in mixed media, incorporating sand, acrylic, and found elements. She also serves as editor of Moonshine Arts Magazine, a magazine focused on visual and literary arts. She blogs on her website www.robinart.com. Melody Croft, donated "Girl in Chair", a framed watercolor, approximately 8" x 10". Flo Gross-Applefield, donated "Niagara Falls", "At the Austrian Alps", and "BlueRidge Mountains", all are framed. Flo studied art in both Austria and the US. She has exhibited locally as well as judged shows in both Tennessee and Texas. She has lived and studied art for over 40 years in the Athens area and is well known here for her artistry. Mark Keever, donated "True Love Xplosion", an oil and acrylic on plexiglass, which can be either backlit or frontlit. Mark is a local artist, head flyman at the Classic Center, and has donated multiple pieces to the benefit over the years. Robert Mann, donated "Afternoon Silouhettes", a grouping of 3 prints mounted together under a single overmat, framed. Over time photography has become a medium of discovery for Robert. He finds himself most optimistic when photographing; energized by the wonderful sense of discovery experienced when finding a good detail. www.robtmann.net or http://aphotolist.org/Gallery.asp?ID=138 Peter Loose, donated "New Mexico #5", a bright folk piece featuring a bird and snakes, framed. Peter lives and works in Hull, a stone's throw north of Athens. See more of his work on his website: www.peterloose.com Jeffrey Burnham, donated "Sittin' On Top Of The World", "Soul Shaker", "Pest Control", and "Damn! Time to Hunt Again", all are approximately 8" x 10" and feature wild animals, framed, ready to hang. In it for the live art! John Odom, donated "Mating Habits of the Ionians", "The Air, Up There, Somewhere", and "Intergalactic Storm", all three are acrylic on canvas. John has been painting for 35 years and specializes in abstract expressionism. Sue Goldstein, donated "Life Lives", a digital print, framed and matted. Sue is a UGA Professor of Geology. Photography has been a primary interest since 1998. Beth Richardson, donated "Wisp", a digital photo, framed and matted. Donald Harris, donated "Bush and Moss" and "Flower Girl", both are collages, framed. Donald also donated "Trio". Ann Dirkes, donated "Peace", a painting featuring a resting pigeon, framed and matted. Patrick Mizelle, donated "English Harbour, End of Day", a framed acrylic on canvas. Patrick is a UGA grad and newly retired to Athens after an art career in Atlanta. Linda K. Moore, donated "Spring Trio", a framed and matted watercolor featuring tulips. Linda is retired and enjoys her travels to wild, scenic places, creating garden landscapes and painting watercolors which reflect those interests and love. She continues to take watercolor workshops and participates in local art associations and events. Mike Staley, donated an untitled piece which is an abstract reflection on Maori Art. Mike is a UGA grad and member of the UGA 'Flying Rats' Toli Team. Fred Dolezal, donated multiple pottery pieces, including a Pitcher with Tumblers, a Saki Set, a Large Container, a Vase, and a Jar with a Lid. Some pieces are wood fired and others are salt fired. Brooke Cassady, donated two glazed pottery bowls. Brooke makes functional, wheel-thrown pots for everyday life. She loves the creative process, the endless potential of clay, but is driven to produce forms that are simple and purposeful. Each piece is made with a specific function in mind, planning the response to the way the rim of a cup feels resting on the lips or the gentle curves of a carved bowl nested in the hands. In the fall, she will offer a variety of exciting youth and adult ceramics classes at Creative Spark and Redux. www.brookecassady.com Jim Norton, donated a hand-crafted copper pin (jewelry). Jim has a MSA in Fine Arts in Jewelry and Metal Work from UGA and owns Homeplace Gifts at Five Points (1676 S. Lumpkin, 706-549-0829). Dorian Zevos, donated a large glazed pottery bowl. Cheri Wranosky, donated "Handle with Care", a ceramic piece made with mixed media. Cheri's conceptual and narrative work reflects her view of the human condition as we react and interact with our surrounding environment. She quite often combines her roughly textured coil and slab hand-built pieces with found and recycled objects. www.seebutcreations.com Jaime Voivedich, donated a Crock Jar, which is white earthware and hand embossed. Jaime is the founder of Soup Studios, and as a child had a great affinity for soup, and preferred it for every meal. What started as a family joke turned into a life-long nickname. No doubt "Soup" is easier to spell than "Voivedich" and as Jamie was founding her pottery studio, it was obvious which name would stick, and Soup Studios was born. www.soupstudios.com Jack Davis, donated by Ruth Parsons, a poster of UGA 2006 SEC Champion Swim Coach Jack Bauerle who is now the 2008 Olympic Swim Coach for the USA. Coach Bowerly is a six-time SEC Champion, five-time NCAA CHampion, Coach of the Year, and the Winningest SEC Coach. Autographed by Coach Bowerly. Camille Morgan, donated "Fabuluxe Handbag", "Fabuluxe Hat with Aqua Trim", and "Fabuluxe Crown Hat", all of which are hand woven/hand crocheted. Kathy Jackson, donated by Bob & Claire Clements, a chalk pastel titled "Pears on Pink." Kathy is a former director of the Quinlan Art Center in Gainesville, GA, and she now teaches art in Hall County. Bob Clements, donated "Birds Feed Squirrels." Bob taught art at The University of Georgia for 25 years, and now does public art projects in Atlanta. Mike Landers, donated "Palace Theatre, Los Angeles, CA", a color inkjet print which is part of a series called "Underneath the Marquee." www.mikelanders.com Dan Thoman, donated "Turned Cherry Wood Bowl", this piece has a minimum bid of $100, but it's estimated value is $200. Dan is a woodturner, sculptor, and custom furnisher. www.buckheadwoodcrafters.com Sally E. Walker, donated "Missing Ludwig II: Fussen", "Self Portrait: Fussen", and "Santa Fey". Sally photographed these images during her travels, and when not away, works at the University of Georgia in the Geology Department. Lanora Pierce, donated "Decorative Arts", done in 2005 on recycled Georgia Museum of Art museum label on archival mat board, framed with wall label included. Lanora has been an Athens artist for over 15 years. www.lanorapierce.com Tyler Brantley, donated "Eclipse", an oil on canvas. Tyler mainly does photography but has recently started painting with oils, using his photographs as the subjects. He's from Douglasville, GA, but has lived in Athens for the past several years. Lis Carney, donated "Happy Feet", a 35mm photograph. Lis is a young photographer experimenting with images of daily life. Her emphasis is on black and white portraits. Adam Gabriel Orr, donated "Sampy's Home" and "Untitled". Adam is a southeast Atlanta native living in Athens for the past nine years, randomly overfocusing on different artistic mediums. Adam has no formal art education. Bradley Tolbert, donated "Crepe Myrtle Fish Picture Frame", made of mixed media. Noah Sanders, donated by Martha DeHart, is a black line sketch titled " First Cup". It is framed, matted, signed, and numbered 1 of 1. Jude Cowell, donated " Fairy Glen", "Minnie's Masquerade", and "Fonda & Friends". http://secretmoonart.blogspot.com Jamie Calkin, donated "College at Clayton", and "Arch to Town", both are watercolors of Athens landmarks, framed and matted. Joan Evans, donated "Upstairs, series no. 3", a charcoal on paper drawing. Sally Coenen, donated "Untitled", a still life of fruit. |
Caroline Monroe is a city girl who sings country songs. A native Atlantan who now lives in Athens, Ga. - the indy music capital of the world - Caroline fronted a rock group, Umpteen. But she realized her heart was in country music and the high lonesome sound of the Appalachian South. She met Athens Outlaw Fester Hagood, now with King Cotton, a Southern rocker who had a similar passion for country. They played Athens' clubs as a duet while Hagood produced Caroline's first CD, "Ghost Town," backed by some of the top musicians in Athens. The songs range from humor ("See Rock City") to heartbreak ("Right Here In My Heart") to hell-raising ("Sunday Sinner"). Since her CD's release, Caroline has been playing clubs in Athens and Atlanta . She's branching out from hard-edged country into a more reflective alt-country style that suits her distinctive, haunting voice - she's been compared to Emmylou Harris, Iris Dement and Lucinda Williams . Mostly, people say Caroline sounds like a country Natalie Merchant. And her fans enjoy Caroline's relaxed and unpretentious stage presence. As she grows as an artist, Caroline is writing more and more of her own material to match her strikingly original sound.
Carol Coussons de Reyes is a Certified Peer Specialist, Director of Consumer Relations and Recovery Section with DHR: DMHDDAD, a member of the National Consumer Survivor Mental Health Administrators, and the statewide coordinator for the Campaign for Mental Health Recovery by the SAMHSA and the Ad Council in Georgia. She also does public speaking on her lived experience with mental health issues, recovery, stigma, and creativity. She is also a wife, an aunt, a writer, a poet, and an artist.PO Box 6384, Athens, GA 30604
Phone (706) 549-7888
Fax (706) 549-7876
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