See & Do February 26 2004

Better than digital cable

Collectibles
?Toy story
?Post-donation, but pre-garage sale season, what do you do with all your old crap? If some of the clutter in your house is old toys, bring them to the INTERNATIONAL TOY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION TOY ROADSHOW on FEB. 26-28. The association has $350,000 burning a whole in its pocket to buy your old trains, dolls, cast-iron banks or Hot Wheels — almost anything made before 1970, even if it’s dirty, missing parts or broken. These collectors aren’t offering appraisals, but they may, if intrigued, make offers to buy your toys. You know the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” At least it won’t still be your trash. Free. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Country Inn & Suites, 1808 Phoenix Blvd., College Park. 217-636-8012.-- Heather Kuldell

Literature
?Radio free Athens
?How did a small Georgia college town of straight-laced Greeks and sleepy hippies produce some of the cleverest New Wave bands of the late ’70s and early ’80s? Former CL staffer Rodger Lyle Brown tells the whole cosmic thing of these underground wild potatoes on FEB. 29 in a reading and signing of his Party Out of Bounds: The B-52’s, R.E.M., and the Kids Who Rocked Athens, Georgia. Linda Hopper of Oh OK will attend. For more about the book, see Shelf Space, p. XX. $16 (book). 7 p.m. A Capella Books, 1133 Euclid Ave. 404-681-5128.-- Thomas Bell

DJ
?Proper introduction
?When I first heard Bahamadia on 1997’s New Forms, it was evidence the album’s title was no misnomer. Despite some downtime in the touring mode, RONI SIZE hasn’t stopped elevating drum and bass — good thing he’s stopping here FEB. 26. As if Hazeus, Bombazi, Mayhem and MC Race One weren’t enough reason to check out the weekly drum and bass party. If you’re new to the sound, Size provides a true orientation. If you’re familiar, we’ve already said enough. $10-$15. 10 p.m. Crescent Room, 1136 Crescent Ave. 404-875-5252. www.thecrescentroom.com.-- T. LaGon?Feb 26 - Thursday
?HANK WILLIAMS III, or Hank III, if you’re from the street, has a spooky vocal resemblance to his gramps when warbling some honky-tonk, but he can easily screech wicked punk vocals, too. Just call the unpredictable performer a Hellbilly. $12. 8 p.m. Masquerade, 695 North Ave. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com. (Eliot Stein)

Feb 27 - Friday
?What could be a more appropriate mascot for imaginary Little Five Points High School than the Fighting Panhandler? Flash back to the early 1990s for SCANDAL!, an improvised soap opera where actors obviously in their 30s portray young teens in the least politically correct high school since ... well, ever. $12. 10:30 p.m. Continues through April 30. Dad’s Garage Theatre, 280 Elizabeth St. 404-523-3141. www.dadsgarage.com. (HK)

Feb 28 - Saturday
?The top motorcross riders in the world pit-stop for the THQ WORLD SUPERCROSS SERIES. There’s even a nonalcoholic seating section for those who really, really like motorcross. $10-$40. 12:30 p.m. (open practice), 7 p.m. (main event). Georgia Dome, 1 Georgia Dome Drive. 404-249-6400. www.supercross.cc.com. (ES)

Feb 29 - Sunday
?Soprano KATHLEEN BATTLE was dubbed “diva” back when the title was reserved for opera stars — not bitchy crack heads. Rest assured, when she hits town to perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Bobby Brown won’t get arrested backstage. $50-$75. 3 p.m. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-5000. www.atlantasymphony.org. (Carlton Hargro)

March 1 - Monday
?In a match made in heaven, pigeonholed garage rockers with heavy British influences THE VON BONDIES and THE HISS briefly hook up for an East Atlanta affair sure to bring out all the NME readers in town. $8. 9 p.m. Echo Lounge, 551 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-681-3600. www.echostatic.com/ echolounge. (Nikhil Swaminathan)

Are you tired of gettin’ crunk? Well, when Roc-A-Fella rapper KANYE WEST takes the stage, you’ll hear songs about how he dropped out of college and broke his jaw. Now that’s different! $20.50-$23. 8 p.m. Earthlink Live, 1374 W. Peachtree St. 404-885-1365. www.earthlinklive.com. (CH)

March 2 - Tuesday
?Not to be confused with James “Somewhere Out There” Ingram, singer/songwriter JACK INGRAM strips down to the bare essentials for the Georgia stop on his latest tour. Well-known on the Texas alternative country circuit, he’s been inexplicably eclipsed for national attention by the likes of frat god Pat Green. His blend of heartbreaking lyrics, witty storytelling and gorgeous delivery will make you wonder why. $10. 8 p.m. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com. (Karen Kalb)

March 3 - Wednesday
?After my dad saw THE PRINCESS BRIDE, every time I left the house, he would shout, “Have fun storming the castle!” doing his best Billy Crystal impersonation. Over the years, the impersonation has improved, but I thought he’d have gotten bored of it by now. Free screening with dinner. 7 p.m. Mick’s Bennett Street, 2110 Peachtree Road. 404-351-6425. (HK)