5 things to do today August 12 2008

1) New Paintings by Melissa R. Gann, Benn Johnson and Ritva Porter is on display at Lagerquist Gallery.

2) Slipknot, Disturbed, Mastadon and more perform at Mayhem Festival.

3) Noah Andre Trudeau discusses and signs his new book, Southern Storm: Sherman’s March to the Sea, at Decatur Library.

4) The Honorary Title, New Frontiers and Paper Rival play at Masquerade.

5) Food 101 hosts August Wine Dinner: Mamma Mia!

(Image by Ritva Porter)