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The Writer Reads OK, I was determined not to use the adjective “Faulknerian,” but here I go in the first sentence, and I haven’t even read the book. I guess I could also use “Flannerian,” because it looks to be as outlandish as it is serious. But this isn’t a review: it’s an alert. The author is kicking off a book tour with a first reading at Avid Bookshop Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Charles McNair, an Alabama native living in Atlanta, has written his second book, Pickett’s Charge, to great acclaim. It is either an unusually fine book, or he has a lot of writer friends willing to lie shamelessly on his behalf. Having dipped into his book, I strongly suspect it’s the former. I’ve been trying to get my hands on this book for weeks, and it just arrived yesterday. I took one dip and saw that there was no way this slow reader is going to read it in time to review it. Every time I have opened it to poke around and try to get the flavor, it has grabbed me and held me and won’t let me put it down. Here’s the little synopsis from Amazon: “A comedy, a tragedy. Threadgill Pickett, veteran of the Civil War, breaks out from an Alabama old folks home and starts a quest northward to kill the last living Union soldier. This is to avenge his brother, who was needlessly killed by Union soldiers, outside of any conflict. On his journey Threadgill encounters two brothers building a time machine, a trio of Ku Kluxers, a man collecting raccoons that turn out to be rabid, a wannabe country singer, and a truck-driving woman to make men stand in awe. He also encounters a Utopian society of blacks and whites who share family, food, love and grief.” The book is set in the 1960s, so Threadgill is, you know, really old. So, yes, it looks wild, and it’s Faulknerian in the sense that McNair starts his story several generations back, so that in the Southern sense you by God know who this guy Pickett is, outlandish though he may be, and Faulknerian in that when Pickett crosses a river in flood, you are by God right there in the middle of it with him every tortured step and breath. And, it’s Faulknerian in the way it jumps back and forth among the generations, proving that the past is, you know, (who was that guy?) not even past. McNair left the corporate world some years ago determined to be a writer and has cobbled together a living in Atlanta ever since with freelance writing, teaching, workshops, book reviews, etc. His first book, Land O’Goshen, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He sounds like a friendly, humorous fellow who will be fun to meet at Avid, and his reading should be the perfect introduction to Pickett’s Charge.

Harold Works Hard Not much word from Harold Williams at Shepherd Center, other than that his and Paula’s days are filled with physical and occupational therapy. He’s sitting up in his chair, and he’s enjoying getting cards from friends, so zing them at him. You know he’d be bombarding you if you were over there. Send him a card, to Harold Williams, Room 419, Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309-1465.

Searcy On the Way Remember to mark your calendar for Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Ciné lab, when Chuck Searcy and his Vietnamese colleagues will talk about Project RENEW, the unexploded bomb removal project they administer in Vietnam. Also, get this: there’s a party for Chuck the next night. If you’re a friend o’Chuck, email me at the address below, and I’ll send you the details. Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

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The Next Big Fight: Athens-Clarke County is planning a $7 million SPLOST streetscape project downtown, and I can already tell it’s not going to make many people happy. It will involve replacing water mains, building a stormwater system, repairing sewers and possibly upgrading private utilities like power, cable and Internet as well, according to project manager Derek Doster. That’s all necessary: the sidewalks are jacked up, Clayton Street has no drainage (a big contributor to the odor problem, as the garbage juice has nowhere to go), and broadband downtown is woefully inadequate. Once the digging is done, sidewalks along Clayton, Jackson and Wall streets will be redone and spruced up with new benches, lighting and plantings. That’s all great, but some of the improvements are bound to be controversial. The oak and ginkgo trees along Clayton Street will not survive the construction, ACC Landscape Management Administrator Roger Cauthen said at a work session last week; they’re five or 10 years away from dying, anyway. They will have to be replaced with four-inch-wide, 10- to 12-foot tall trees of a yet-to-be-determined species. More ginkgoes are out because they grow too slowly, their canopies are too large, and the females have a pungent smell (it’s impossible to tell them from the males), according to Cauthen. I repeat: The trees on Clayton Street will be cut down. Don’t say you weren’t warned. County officials also want to “bump out” street corners to create room for more benches and enclosures where businesses

can leave trash and recycling rollcarts for pick-up. The bumpouts, plus wider sidewalks and more severe parking angles, would mean losing 29 on-street parking spaces, which never sits well with downtown merchants. The enclosures are part of a plan to change how trash and recycling are collected downtown. Rather than drag bags out to the sidewalk and leave them to leak for hours, businesses would be required to place their bags in roll carts and pull them to the enclosures. Officials said the system would help solve odor and cleanliness problems downtown, but commissioners were skeptical of whether it would succeed, not to mention the aesthetics. “We need a Plan B here,” said Commissioner Doug Lowry (who, for the record, would be opposed to Solid Waste saving a kitten from a burning house). “This isn’t going to work.” Blake Aued

As I was headed down the hill to the Jittery Joe’s Roasting Co. for an iced coffee the other day, I noticed the construction equipment parked on the Armstrong & Dobbs property. “Wow,” I though to myself. “Self, it looks like Selig is ready to go. Soon these cool graffiti-covered ruins will be gone and Selig City will be coming up all around the Flagpole office. It’s too bad I won’t be able to hit up American Apparel on my lunch break, though, because frat boys are taking over our building.” But now comes word that the project is facing some kind of setback. It sounds as if the Atlanta developer is having some trouble with the money men, most likely involving financing for the residential component, but no one is saying much. Spokesman Brian Brodrick of the local PR firm JacksonSpalding denied that the project is “on hold” and said Selig still holds options to buy the property, but in response to an inquiry from Flagpole, he sent the following statement attributed to Selig Enterprises Senior Vice President Jo Ann Chitty: “Over the past two years, Selig Enterprises has invested thousands of hours and more than $2 million in the Foundry at Broad project. In that time, there have been tremendous changes in the retail, residential and financial marketplaces. “At this point, the project faces some significant challenges with costing and financing reflective of larger national trends… This is an important project for both Selig and Athens, and we will continue working diligently to try to bring Foundry at Broad to market.” Brodrick said the company would have no further comment. Mayor Nancy Denson offered little additional information: “There Not pictured: The Lorax. have been some setbacks, but it’s moving forward.” What kind of setbacks? “I didn’t ask,” Denson said. “It’s none of my business.” Is this just a snag, or is the project in danger? Who knows—but note the word “try” in Chitty’s statement. It no longer looks like a done deal. Maybe market forces are doing what the socialist townies could not. But if Foundry at Broad—that’s what the kids are calling it these days—doesn’t come to fruition after all the tears and ink that have been spilled, it’s not necessarily a cause for celebration. Something far, far worse could take its place.

It could work, though—if there’s enforcement. The commission is scheduled to vote on the streetscape plan in November. Work would start in January and run until August—when it would pause so businesses are not inconvenienced during football season—then pick back up again in January 2015. Buena Vista: As predicted, a century-old cottage that was left out of the Buena Vista Historic District last year has been demolished. Homebuilder Jared York took down the cottage at 167 Park Ave. last week. York—the same guy who riled neighbors when he cut down a giant Talmadge Drive oak after promising not to—said during the contentious Buena Vista debate that he had no intention of tearing down that house. Then, after the district passed, he filed for a demolition permit. The Athens-Clarke County Commission left 167 Park Ave. and several other Buena Vista properties out of the district due at least in part to politics—the property owners didn’t want to be a part of the district, potentially threatening its passage. Preservationists feared the smaller district wouldn’t adequately protect the neighborhood. Recent demolitions in Five Points prompted Commissioner Kathy Hoard to push for a stronger demolition delay ordinance. Mayor Nancy Denson said she would assign it to a committee next month. The present ordinance allows commissioners to put a 90-day hold on demolishing buildings that are more than 50 years old, but the law hasn’t succeeded in saving any historic buildings. “Really, all it’s done is delay the inevitable,” Hoard said. Prince Avenue: So, what’s up with that corridor study? Meetings and more meetings and meetings about meetings. The commission and the planning commission are supposed to have a joint work session to figure out how to proceed. Then maybe a consultant will be hired, and 18 months or so after that, something might happen. Don’t hold your breath. Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

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In 2000 and 2001, the university system received budget funding that averaged more than $8,200 per college student. By 2012, the amount of budget funding per student had declined to $5,561. Those averages reflect the combined $1.4 billion in budget cuts to higher education over the past six years that were prompted by the Great Recession and economic downturn. State funding once covered 75 percent of the cost of educating a public college student, with the other 25 percent covered by tuition payments. Today, the state budget covers only 48 percent of the cost of higher education. Tuition makes up 52 percent of the cost. “There’s no question—as tuition goes up, it affects enrollment,” Regent Richard Tucker said. What’s happening at the college level has been happening at the K-12 level. A decade of cutbacks in formula funding has left some local school systems so strapped for money that they are eliminating days from the school calendar to keep from going broke. School systems once opened their classroom doors to students 180 days a year. Now, because of state funding cuts, some local systems have to eliminate as many as 36 days from the academic calendar. As years of funding cuts have piled up, the university system has responded with tuition hikes and priced many potential students out of the ability to attend college. The last governor to increase funding for education, Roy Barnes, got voted out of office. Sonny Perdue and Nathan Deal have presided over major decreases in funding, but neither of them suffered for it. A majority of Georgia’s voters are evidently comfortable with the choice that was made to reduce education funding. I wonder if some day we won’t regret the consequences of that choice.

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he Georgia Climate Change Coalition environment. UGA buses are not running, but (GC3) will join 113 other environmenAthens Transit’s Route 5 stops in front of Park talist groups from across the country, Hall, a short walk from Sanford Stadium. as well as many others across Canada and When Flagpole asks Rusk if he thought Europe, to protest against the Keystone pipethat the masses of football fans would listen line Saturday, Sept. 21. or take notice of the march and protest next The international effort, known as “Draw game day, he says, “Some day they will, or the the Line—Stop the Keystone XL Pipeline,” is Georgia Bulldogs will have to play their games being organized by the environmental group in an air-conditioned stadium.” 350.org. Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, UGA Vice President for Public Affairs Tom says in order for President Barack Obama to Jackson says UGA does invest in “natural “keep his climate promises,” he has to put a resources as part of a diversified portfolio” stop to Keystone XL. and that some of those investments include Two phases of the pipeline run from fossil fuels. He adds that they also invest in Alberta, Canada, to refineries in Oklahoma renewable energy sources like wind and solar. and Illinois. A third phase, approved by the “I would say that investment in fossil fuels Obama Administration in March, will run from is clearly only a percent or two. It’s certainly Oklahoma to Port Arthur, TX. less than 5 percent of the total portfolio,” The controversial fourth phase would Jackson says. “We don’t have a direct investconnect Alberta and Oklahoma by a differment policy. Our investments are handled by ent route, through Montana, South Dakota account managers at various foundations.” and Nebraska. It would run over the massive In a time when the state continues to cut Ogallala Aquifer, which provides water to much funding, UGA relies more and more on endowof the Midwest. Critics ment funds to support also say extraction from students and faculty. “Our fellow citizens, oil sands like those “It’s important that in Alberta emis more our investments give us UGA and Athens-Clarke greenhouse gases than as much return as posCounty have ‘gone green’ sible. People’s scholarconventional drilling. One of the ways the depend on how in many important ways, ships Georgia Climate Change well the endowment Coalition hopes to stop does,” Jackson says. He but we need to change climate change from the that it would take laws as well as light bulbs.” adds burning of fossil fuels a lot of people involved is through a divestment with the various boards campaign—asking all companies and organiand committees to make a decision to change zations who are for “going green” to get rid of their investment policy. any fossil fuel investments. Jackson says he’s “not aware” of any time “Our fellow citizens, UGA and Athens-Clarke where outside influence has dictated an County have ‘gone green’ in many important investment policy change. As of press time, ways, but we need to change laws as well as ACC finance officials could not be reached for light bulbs,” says Rich Rusk, an Athens resicomment. dent and GC3 secretary. Rusk first got involved as an environmen“Most people have these investment porttalist during Georgia’s drought in 2007. As an folios that cover a lot of ground,” he says. avid fly fisherman, he began to have serious And since fossil fuel “tends to be profitable,” concern when the trout started dying off due a lot of portfolios will include some portion of to the drying up of the Chattahoochee River. fossil fuel investments. His father, Dean Rusk, secretary of state GC3 will begin its march at 10 a.m.—about under President John F. Kennedy, told him two hours before the UGA-North Texas game that global warming would be the issue of his kicks off—at the D.W. Brooks Mall on South generation. Campus. The route will take the protesters Rusk recalls his father telling him that past UGA’s coal-fired power plant, Sanford organizing people to stop climate change Stadium, the office of the president and to “will require an unprecedented level of global Athens City Hall, where GC3 will announce its corporation, more difficult than the 40-year “fossil free” divestment campaign for ACC and standoff with Russia and the Soviet Union.” UGA. “This one is yours, and you better get after Organizers are urging participants to walk, it,” the elder Rusk told his son. bike, carpool or take a bus to the protest due to game day traffic as well as to help the David Schick

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Mar. 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as the Affordable Care Act, ACA or Obamacare. Accompanied by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, the law represents a significant government expansion and reorganization of the American health care system. The ACA was devised to address rising health care costs, health disparities and unfair business practices on the part of insurance companies. It attempts to streamline health care delivery and improve healthcare. Parts of the law will take effect Oct. 1 and Jan. 1, but it will not be fully implemented until 2020. Many mandates directed at the health insurance industry—such as requiring coverage of preexisting conditions and parents’ plans to cover children until age 26—have already been implemented. A patchwork of programs will be sewn together, building upon existing federal and private programs, to provide health care insurance for the estimated 18.4 percent of non-elderly Americans (those not covered by Medicare) who lack insurance. The largest programs include a national health care exchange, expansion of the Medicaid system for the poor and insurance mandates.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1,698,883, or one in five, of Georgia’s non-elderly residents are uninsured. An estimated 94 percent of those people may qualify for either tax credits to purchase coverage in the marketplace or for Medicaid if Georgia were to participate in the Medicaid expansion. The exchange is expected to be up and running by Jan. 1. States were given the choice of whether to devise their own exchange or allow the federal government to do so. In Georgia, an advisory committee was tasked with deciding whether or not Georgia would operate its own exchange. The committee recommended that Georgia allow the federal government to operate the exchange, and Gov. Nathan Deal approved their recommendation. The federal website healthcare.gov includes basic information on the exchange. The site will be fully functional after Oct. 1. After that date, citizens can use the Internet to review insurance options and select an insurer. Actual insurance coverage will not begin until after Jan. 1.

Medicaid Expansion in Georgia Medicaid serves mostly low-income mothers and children, the disabled and the elderly. According to the U.S. Census, the program served 48.6 million (or 15.9 percent) of Americans in 2010. Twenty-six governors have made the decision to expand their states’ Medicaid programs. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal was not one of them. Deal has claimed that the state could not afford the expansion. According to the governor’s office, the addition of 650,000 Georgians would cost the state $4.5 billion over 10 years. The federal government’s contribution would be $36 billion. Proponents claim Georgia cannot afford not to implement the expansion. Citing the state’s costs to keep health facilities afloat amidst a significant (and growing) number of uninsured residents, proponents view the investment in Georgia’s health care infrastructure as a necessary jumpstart in the direction of prevention that would also stimulate the state’s economy. According to the Selig Center for Economic Growth, expansion would result in a $72 billion economic impact for Georgia during 2014-2023. Hospitals and health care workers would benefit significantly. States can elect to opt into the program at any time.

The Marketplace The ACA’s Health Insurance Exchange (HIX) offers a marketplace where individuals and small businesses can compare policies and premiums. Those earning less than 400 percent of the poverty threshold, about $48,000 a year in Georgia, are eligible for subsidies.

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The Individual Mandate Beginning on Jan. 1, individuals lacking “qualifying health coverage” must pay a penalty, either a flat rate or a share of household income, whichever amount is greater. The individual “responsibility requirement” was integrated into the law in order to spread risk throughout the health care insurance industry. The provision aims to add a majority of healthy participants in order to counteract the minority percentage of individuals with pre-existing or costly conditions, such as diabetes or cancer. The law provides subsidies for premiums and out-of-pocket expenses. The flat-rate penalty is phased in over three years beginning in 2014 at $95 per year, and increasing in 2015 to $325 per year, then $695 in 2016. After 2016, the penalty increases annually and includes a cost-ofliving adjustment. The maximum flat-rate tax per uninsured family per year is $2,085. The other penalty option is based on household income. Penalties start in 2014 at 1 percent of taxable income and increase to 2 percent in 2015. It maxes out at 2.5 percent of taxable income in 2016 and beyond. “Qualifying coverage” includes most employer-sponsored health plans and individual market-based plans, including those purchased through the HIX, and public plans such as Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Administration programs. The individual responsibility requirement has some exemptions. It does not apply to individuals who cannot afford coverage (defined as those who would pay in excess of 8 percent of their income for premiums), individuals who are not required to file taxes (In 2009, citizens earning less than $9,135 and couples earning less than $18,700), undocumented immigrants, individuals traveling outside of the U.S. for more than one year, incarcerated individuals, Native Americans and individuals who claim to have a conscientious objection.

It attempts to streamline health care delivery and improve healthcare. Its focus is prevention and cost-saving. Premium assistance subsidies reduce the amount that an individual or family pays for health insurance coverage by providing a tax credit. Those subsidies are only available through the HIX. Subsidies are based on income. The subsidy is based on a basic plan. An individual or family who wants a more expensive or higher tier plan must pay the difference. The ACA provides two forms of subsidies to help pay for health insurance.The first is a monthly premium assistance tax credit that will lower the premium amount an individual or family must pay. The second is cost-sharing assistance, which will limit a person’s maximum out-of-pocket costs, and possibly reduce other cost-sharing requirements like deductibles and co-payments.

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or 25 years, Athens-Clarke County had a pretty sweet deal. In exchange for paying to rent the county’s tennis courts, independent contractor Tennis for Life provided tennis lessons, camps and other tennis activities at courts across the county. The amount of rent paid wasn’t massive—Tennis for Life director Stacey Venker estimates payments probably averaged $8,000 a year—but her business supported herself and a small staff, all of whom worked directly with their students. And ACC had a bustling tennis program, with maintaining the courts being its part of the bargain. Like most things that taste sweet, sometimes you want a bigger bite. For Athens-Clarke County, that meant formulating a plan to run its own tennis program and turn a profit. But thanks to construction delays at its new $2.3 million tennis center and poor maintenance of existing facilities, 2013 has been a rough year for the county’s new in-house tennis program. By Venker’s calculations, her program brought in $200,000 to ACC—enough to more than resurface the nine courts at Bishop Park in need of repair. “For 25 years, ACC Leisure Services hasn’t paid for tennis staff or tennis programming while co-sponsoring a vibrant, high-quality tennis program by an independent contractor,” Venker says. “By bringing tennis operations in-house, they lost guaranteed revenue and are incurring costs exceeding $90,000 per year while having to rebuild a tennis program and create a new client base.” Instead, ACC is spending almost $240,000 to run a new tennis program that isn’t fully functional yet.

Parting Ways Plans for the new SPLOST-funded tennis center came on the heels of a contentious debate over where it should be located. Officials’ original suggestion, Bishop Park, caused a stir among neighbors who were concerned with its scale and keeping the diversity of activities at Bishop. Commissioners eventually decided to build the tennis center at Southeast Clarke Park, with its abundant open acreage.

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That’s when Leisure Services began building a business plan along with new courts. Kent Kilpatrick, internal services division administrator for Leisure Services, says he was tasked with coming up with a budget for the new center as early as fall 2011. The initial plan, he tells Flagpole, was to open the tennis center in May or June of 2013. As it turns out, the tennis center wouldn’t even come close to opening during the last budget year. The budget included salary and benefits for a tennis professional, along with “contract labor” services, or adjunct instructors because, Kilpatrick says, “the decision was made at that time to bring the tennis program in-house.” Kilpatrick assembled a budget request of $70,450 for the July 2012–June 2013 fiscal year for operating the tennis center.

“By bringing tennis operations in-house, they lost guaranteed revenue and are incurring costs exceeding $90,000 per year while having to rebuild a tennis program and create a new client base.” Kilpatrick and other ACC staffers looked into tennis programs in Rome, Columbus, Bainbridge and Augusta, along with out-of-state programs, he says. Plus, Venker, who had signed her most recent contract with Leisure Services through December of 2012, provided regular reports of tennis activities to Leisure Services, including her own financials. “I asked her if she could share with me what her expenses were to operate her program,” he says. “And part of the research going to other cities was trying to get their operational budgets. So what was important, for a smooth transition from Tennis for Life, was I wanted to know what her current expenses were and all her current revenues. Because I didn’t want to—if there was an opportunity—I didn’t want them to be shorthanded with resources.” In emails among Venker, Kilpatrick and Leisure Services director Pam Reidy, obtained by Flagpole through an open

records request, Venker was told about the new tennis position and encouraged to apply. But she could not even get a job description from Leisure Services staff. In September of 2011, according to emails, Kilpatrick arranged for a meeting with Venker and Reidy at Reidy’s home. “Would it be possible for ACC Leisure to have a preliminary job description or an outline of job responsibilities for this new position?” Venker asked in the email. Kilpatrick replied, confirming that “your comments are in line with the things we want to discuss when we meet,” but gave no further details. After Venker replied that she had asked her business consultant to join the discussion at Reidy’s home, Reidy replied that she and Kilpatrick needed time to “regroup.” Reidy tells Flagpole her home isn’t a typical meeting place. “I will sometimes,” she says, when asked if she holds meetings at her house. “Ninety-nine-and-a-half percent of my meetings either take place in my office or someone else’s office.” One month later, Kilpatrick asked Venker for more insight on tennis center operations. Venker replied that she’s already given Leisure Services the data they requested. “If you feel a need for more information, I encourage ACC Leisure Services to speak to other municipalities of similar size with similar tennis facilities for additional insight,” she wrote.

A Slow Start In June, the Mayor and Commission approved a fiscal 2014 budget that included $167,131 for the new tennis center. The budget lists anticipated revenue of $48,400, which would only partially offset the expense, leaving a net cost to taxpayers of $88,600. More recent figures Kilpatrick provided project $78,441 in revenue for court and ball machine rentals, tournaments, accessory sales, lessons, camps and corporate events. The new tennis coordinator, Ann Flint, was hired in March, even though the center was nowhere near completion. (Reidy cites the wet spring and summer as the reason for the delays and now expects the courts to be up and running by October). In the meantime, Flint has been managing the county’s new tennis program at Bishop Park, where the courts show their age

with weeds in the cracks and an occasional sinkhole. The plan, according to Leisure Services officials, was to use the 12 courts at the tennis center to attract large, regional tennis tournaments. In addition to revenue coming in from lessons and tennis league play, tournament players pay entry fees and spend nights in local hotels and eat at local restaurants. Without the new facility, Flint says, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been difficult, but not impossible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a summer program at Bishop. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been offering tennis lessonsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using the upper courts at Southeast (Clarke Park),â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The classes, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not full-full, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing really well.â&#x20AC;? Flint says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also in the process of applying to host a state tournament and is keeping her fingers crossed for a bid to host the state league championship for players 40 and older. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent a lot of money on this facility. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d really like to see a lot of activity, a lot of tournaments.â&#x20AC;? One thing to keep in mind when drawing tournaments, says David Araiza, tennis pro for the Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation Authority, is the number of courts available for play. Araiza says, for example, that he teaches at a public facility with 16 courts. With other nearby public courts and Berry College, he has 35 courts within a five-mile radius. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to bring tournaments to Rome,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you want to host a big tournament, you have to apply through the USTA,â&#x20AC;? says Araiza, who started working in Rome in January, replacing a tennis pro who had been building up the program for 10 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you want to bid on a big tournament, they ask for a minimum amount of courts, hotel rooms, restaurants, an airport. I know, for example, to host a tournament for 700 kids, you have to have at least 50 courts.â&#x20AC;? He added that his facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courts are booked every night of the week but oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wednesdays are make-up night for league play. He estimates at least 250 players take advantage of their programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Other than Atlanta, I think we have the busiest adult league in the state,â&#x20AC;? he says In addition to lessons, many of Clarke Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courts see regular league play as well. Organized by COTA (the ClarkeOconee Tennis Association), members pay to be part of specific tennis leagues and also pay the county for their time on the court. The nonprofit organization also secured a grant over the summer for beginner lessons, which paid for participants in Flintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program at Bishop Park and in Venkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennis for Life at its new home at Oconee Veterans Park. Robin Stevens, president of COTA and also community outreach coordinator for Leisure Services, notes that the USTAfunded grant was aimed at getting new players into tennis and did not represent a move by the organization to get into tennis lessons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We provide the league play,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sort of a cooperative effort. People need to learn to play, and when they need to learn to play, they typically play in a structured format. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where we step in.â&#x20AC;? She added that COTA also secured, through the USTA and awarded this summer, a $35,000 grant for construction at the new tennis center.

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his house just outside Athens, Ernest Greene is straight-up lounging. After showing off his basement studio, with the dew-dappled picture window that looks out on an idyllic patch of woods (two deer soon arrive; paging Thomas Kinkade), he sits on a comfy couch in his gorgeous living room with its vaulted ceilings, soft-rock titans America barely blaring from the stereo. A swimming pool beckons just outside the back door. This is exactly where one might expect to find Ernest Greene. Greene’s bedroom-pop project Washed Out began garnering breathless, hyperbolic buzz back in 2009 on the strength of Life of Leisure, an EP of homemade synth-pop recordings, and one track in particular, the druggy, ethereal “Feel It All Around.” The sound, and that of Greene’s compatriots, like Neon Indian and Toro Y Moi, was jokingly dubbed “chillwave” by a music blogger; perhaps unfairly, the term stuck. While many of its contemporaries have slowly faded from the collective consciousness (remember Memory Tapes?) Washed Out has managed to endure. That fact, Greene admits, is thanks in no small part to the hipster-skewing TV sketch program “Portlandia,” which uses “Feel It All Around” as its opening theme. Greene marvels at the number of fans who tell him they discovered his music via the show. Of course, when his project first began to buzz, he marveled at the number of fans, period. For the reserved musician, a UGA grad who was “making songs in his bedroom” during his college years while his friends were out at shows, the sudden rise to indie stardom was the shock of a lifetime. “I never imagined playing out,” he says, explaining that Life of Leisure came during a post-collegiate period that followed “five or six years of doing it badly” by himself: unsteady beat collages and half-assed Fruity Loops experimentations that never saw the light of day. But the EP was undeniably solid, a sure-footed, lo-fi dance record with little low end but a sneaking hip hop influence. Greene cites DJ Shadow as having particularly influenced his work at the time. “That record [Endtroducing] is one I can point my finger to and say, ‘Everything was different after that’,” he says, then laughs. “Of course, I was really big into smoking pot back then.” Regardless of how the stylistic shift came about, Washed Out was suddenly in high demand. In those days, Greene says, he was overwhelmed by the attention to the point where his shows suffered. Of course, that was the knock on chillwave from the beginning: how would this meticulously programmed, intensely insular music translate to the live stage? Not very convincingly, as it turned out; to the dismay of many fans, Greene and his colleagues were basically glorified DJs. “I would say for the first year or so, I was not prepared for [the crowds] at all,” Greene says. “The [most frustrating] thing about the old stuff was, because it was a very sequenced,

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programmed sound, all the drum parts are just a drum machine, and there’s very little swing happening in the beat. It doesn’t make for a great live performance.” Rookie mistakes were also made. Greene recalls a 40 Watt show in fall 2009 with Toro Y Moi’s Chaz Bundick (who, it should be noted, has also outlived the buzz, having gone into full psych-funk freak mode with this year’s Anything in Return), a near-disaster of a performance that arose from blindness to the consequences of sudden success. “We had the bright idea that, instead of having the 30-minute break in between our sets, we were gonna merge the two, like a DJ set,” says Greene. “We finished, and it was 11 o’clock. And there were people still coming in the door. [Promoter] Scott [Orvold] freaked out… It wasn’t a great show.” A period of artistic uncertainty ensued, as pressure mounted on Green, after the 17-minute EP had given him such a boost, to follow with a full-length album. That album, Within and Without, arrived in 2011 via indie giant Sub Pop to temperate reviews. It was an extension of the vaguely sensual, grayly nostalgic grooves that had characterized Life of Leisure, albeit a slicker effort, having been produced by the pop-minded Ben H. Allen, an Athens native. It was, by most accounts, the sound of limited vision on a big budget, an artist still finding his way. The following summer, Greene and a newly assembled backing band opened for The Shins on a handful of dates, a tour of various festivals and stadiums that Greene describes as a surreal and exhausting experience. “It was really fun, but it was a lot of driving. They were in a bus, and we were in a van, and we were trying to catch up with them. It was a really long tour.” After Greene returned to his new Athens home—he and his wife had lived in East Atlanta for three years but grew “fed up with the space limitations”—Washed Out’s frontman felt inspired by the experience and also his new surroundings. He itched to refine his sound. The resulting album, Paracosm, released last month via Sub Pop, reflects a newfound confidence. Greene says he laid the groundwork for the record by deciding on a specific sound palette ahead of time, something he had never done before, formerly preferring instead to cut and paste as he went. As such, compared to Within and Without, where the assembly was “much harder of a process,” Paracosm, despite representing a vast departure in terms of Washed Out’s stylistic trajectory, came together relatively naturally. “I had a pretty good idea of where i wanted to take the songs from the get-go,” Greene says. “With the last record, I felt like I was constantly experimenting and going through this trial and error process. [This time,] having a lot of sounds already there, I could jump into actually writing songs, as opposed to playing with sound design.” Paracosm is lush and sumptuous, as expansive as Within and

Without, thanks to the repeat involvement of Allen, but infinitely warmer, due largely to the fact that it was recorded with and on analog equipment—it’s the first Washed Out record to feel like a profoundly human affair. “I knew it was gonna be more of a live-sounding record,” Greene says. Of his previous work, he adds, “Working in a digital environment, things can be so sharp and bright-sounding. I was always turned off by that.” Lead single “It All Feels Right,” despite its sly titular reference to the track that put the band on the map and sweettimes-good-vibes lyrics, is a far cry from the claustrophobic shadow-pop of Greene’s early work. Booming live drums spot the song’s verses; an acoustic guitar strums in the distance; a Beatles-esque organ swirls throughout. The title track is a slow-rolling tune that features live piano, steel guitar and standup bass in addition to a cosmic spattering of synth harps. Greene attributes the change in sound to another lesson learned on the festival circuit. “It was no longer me just making songs in my bedroom,” he says he realized. Instead, “I’m also writing for this live performance we’re gonna spend the next two years playing and traveling [on].” That mindset has led to a huge improvement in the group’s live show. Greene, backed by a full band that includes his wife, Blair, on keyboards, finally seems comfortable on stage and in his role as indie superstar. “I don’t feel like there’s as much hype as there was a couple years back,” Greene admits. “And I feel like I’ve learned to compartmentalize what I do… I’ve been working on some new material lately without any thought of ever performing it. It’s a lot more sample-based, and I’ve been doing a lot of DJing. I dunno if it’s the right or wrong way of approaching this record, but Washed Out has become a whole new thing.” Certain things remain. Paracosm chills, even if the waves are more robust; the album spotlights the latent AM Gold influence that has underlain Washed Out’s music since the beginning. It’s not yacht-rock, exactly, but let’s just say the record won’t convert those whose objection to chillwave was based on the music’s lack of bite. It should, however, convince skeptics of its creator’s artistic legitimacy—and his work ethic. “The big passion in my life is making music,” Greene says. “I don’t wanna fuck it up.” Gabe Vodicka

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In addition to a new Son Volt album, Farrar also recently published a memoir, Falling Cars and Junkyard Dogs. Reflecting on everything from meeting heroes like Townes Van Zant to his childhood growing up with a military father, Farrar deploys short vignettes to tell the story of his life. He reflects candidly on topics like his relationship with his late father and his political orientation. (Sample: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guns bad. Guitars good.â&#x20AC;?) With the exception of 2005â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Okemah and the Melody of Riot, Farrar has usually kept his politics close to the vest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The approach Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always tried to follow is that my writing is trying to provoke a thought, rather than being so heavy-handed,â&#x20AC;? says Farrar. Although the stories in Falling Cars are somewhat fragmented, Farrar seems proud of the product. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had never written anything [before the memoir] but songs and postcards,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was refreshing to dive into a new endeavor. I think I also liked the work ethic of it, putting in a little time each day. I tried to focus on experiences that were unique to me and my background.â&#x20AC;? But while much of the bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s material focuses on his time spent as a musician, readers shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect it to be a tell-all. Farrarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former Uncle Tupelo bandmate Jeff Tweedy (now of Wilco) gets brushed under the rug and referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the bass player.â&#x20AC;? About his decision to spill such little ink on his Tupelo tenure, Farrar says he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t control the effects of how his book will be received. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Internally, perhaps, there was an intention to de-emphasize Uncle Tupelo a bit, but what effect that has is anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guess,â&#x20AC;? says Farrar. When Son Volt takes the stage at the 40 Watt Club this weekend, Farrar will be in familiar territory: Uncle Tupelo spent March 16â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20, 1992 recording in Athens, with R.E.M.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peter Buck in the role of producer. March 16â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20, 1992, named after the five days over which it was put to tape, turned out to be the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penultimate record. Farrar recalls his time in Athens as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a real formative experience, for sure,â&#x20AC;? one musical memory in a lifetime full of them. Dan Mistich

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ith of Montreal standing as the other notable example, Elf Power is the rare band associated with Athens’ Elephant 6 collective to have remained steadily active since the mid-’90s, releasing album after album of psych-inflected pop. But unlike of Montreal, a group that has reinvented itself seemingly with each release, Elf Power continues to steadfastly explore the same unassuming brand of melted folk-rock it has since the very beginning. Sunlight on the Moon, the group’s 12th album, out Oct. 1 via Orange Twin, finds the Elves, and specifically frontman Andrew Rieger, in a looser mode than usual. The follow-up to 2010’s self-titled album, which was a restrained, somewhat somber affair dedicated to friend and collaborator Vic Chesnutt, Sunlight sounds like its title: spaced-out, bright and slightly mysterious. In advance of a pre-release show this weekend and a fall tour with Neutral Milk Hotel, Flagpole caught up with Rieger for a chat. Flagpole: How did Sunlight on the Moon come together? Andrew Rieger: We worked on it for a little over a year. We recorded some of it out at Gypsy Farm Studio in Lavonia. I befriended Zeke [Sayer], who runs that studio, a couple years ago, because I saw his band The HUMMS play, and I really liked them a lot. He gave me a copy of their album—it sounded great, and he told me he had just recorded it at his home studio. He invited me out to take a tour, and it blew my mind. It’s this derelict amphitheater out in the middle of nowhere, where Dolly Parton and Jerry Lee Lewis and all these famous people performed in the ‘70s. And he’s transformed it into a really neat recording studio. We had a lot of fun recording out there, mostly because the vibe of it was so cool. And then we did a lot of it with Jesse Mangum at the Glow Studio, as well. He’s got another really cool studio. And some of it we did at my house on my digital 8-track. We would record multiple versions of the songs, and sometimes we liked the songs I had done by myself better than the full-band versions, because it sounded weirder. So it was kind of a trial-and-error process, and it took us a little longer than it normally takes to record an album. But I think the results are really diverse and interesting. FP: How do you see the album as it relates to the rest of the Elf Power discography? AR: I think some of the sounds are similar to the earlier stuff—the fuzzier, homerecorded stuff. But at the same time, it’s

got more clarity than that. We tried a lot of stuff with drum machines on this album, and combining those with real drums. It was kind of a combination of going back to the super old-school, fuzzy sounds and trying stuff we’d never tried before.

FP: Why do you think Elf Power has managed to have such staying power? AR: We take breaks. We would tour for a year straight and then we’d get burned out, and take a break where everybody would do their own projects, and then we’d come back together. I think that’s helped a lot, that we’re willing to step away at times and do other things. Plus, we’ve had different members in and out of the band. I’ve been the one constant. Laura [Carter] has been on every album, but she’s sat out on some of the tours. But this time, it’s me and Laura and Bryan [Poole] back in the band—we were the original group—and Jamey [Huggins] has been in of Montreal and a friend of ours for years, so it feels like we’ve got a good, old-school kind of group this time.

It’s Time The Tale Were Told: It’s that time of year again where I have to balance my excitement with some journalistic integrity and let you know about the lineup for this year’s Athens Intensified event. (Full disclosure: this event is conceived, assembled and executed by yours truly. But this is also totally legit news.) This year’s event is a two-day affair, happening Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Caledonia Lounge. The twin themes are “Get Up On Yr Feet” (Friday) and “Get Down In Yr Head” (Saturday). To this end, we’ll have legendary bassist and world-traveling DJ Andy Rourke (yes, from The Smiths), up and coming Sugarcubes-channelers Tonda, wham-o party engineers Programs, new favorites Monsoon and mixmaster murk daddy flex, all on Friday. Saturday will feature a headlining set from Maserati, preceded immediately by Chicago psych-Kraut blasters Cave, the always heady TaterZandra and Atlanta’s most thoughtful revolutionaries Georges Bataille Battle Cry, plus one more TBA. Friday costs $15, Saturday costs $10 and a full weekend pass to everything is only $20. Tickets are on sale now at athensintensified.com and Wuxtry Records downtown. For ongoing updates, head to facebook.com/ athensintensified. One of the greatest, and I suppose potentially worst, things about the Internet is that it provides an inexpensive platform for pretty Vic Chesnutt much anyone to talk about whatever they want for as long as they want with very little gatekeeping to stop them. For music fans, this has proven an invaluable resource for oddities, rare tracks and previously unearthed information about our favorite artists. This week’s surprise treasure trove comes in the form of a blog named Debriefing the Music and Art of Vic Chesnutt. In a post made last week, blog owner Charles Fontaine of Wise, VA posted a lovingly assembled collection of exceedingly rare live Chesnutt recordings, but it appears to have been taken down already. From what I can tell, it seems like a matter of bandwidth limitation, and it will hopefully be up again soon. Seriously, though, that’s a tiny matter to worry about, because fans will be thrilled when they dig into Fontaine’s archives and read the long posts about Vic, including rare interviews and live versions and demos of various tracks. Take an evening and dig deeply over at debriefing themusicandartofvicchesnutt.blogspot.com.

video posted to Vimeo wouldn’t load for me after trying it for over 10 minutes—which is basically 10 years in Internet time—and the song doesn’t seem to be posted anywhere else. However, assuming Woodward hasn’t changed his style too much, I’m sure it sounds like his theatrical piano-and-guitar pop that generally pleases with its psychedelic flourishes. To wit, check out his EP from last December over at tswoodward.bandcamp.com. The full album itself won’t be released until spring 2014, because it’s also Woodward’s thesis project for his interdisciplinary degree in Popular Music Composition, so he’s waiting until he graduates to release it. As we all know, this is exactly what Elvis studied in school, so it’s mortarboards off to Woodward as he finishes this project. Keep up to date with his happenings at facebook.com/tswoodwardmusic. Two Nights To Remember: There will be a twonight tribute show at the Caledonia Lounge on Friday Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28, honoring and remembering the lives of Jon and Herb Guthrie. Each were lifelong musicians and years-long contributors to the Athens music scene. Jon passed away in 2009, and his uncle Herb passed in June of this year. Titled “Still Living The Dream,” Sandlin Gaither

Elf Power

Ah, fall in Athens. That wonderful season of jaywalking, public nuisance and the general apprehension that comes from a low-boil sense of mayhem, excitement and confusion. Sounds like rock and roll to me. Speaking of which, look below for this week’s news, tips and other hoo-ha. Thanks for stopping by…

FP: How do you see the Elephant 6 legacy impacting Athens music today? AR: A lot of younger bands, maybe their sound isn’t necessarily influenced by Elephant 6, but they think that what we did was cool, in the same way we did with R.E.M. and Pylon before us. We saw that you could go out and tour and play these little clubs and build it into a bigger thing. Seeing the bands from your area that have done that before makes it seem like more realistic of a goal. FP: What are you planning for the show this weekend? AR: We’ve been rehearsing a lot, trying to get ready for the tour with Neutral Milk that’s coming up. We’re gonna play most of the songs off the new record and a ton of old stuff, a couple songs from each of the old albums. And some covers. I think we’re gonna use the show as a testing ground to see what sounds good. [Laughs] We’ll probably play everything we have rehearsed, so I would expect a long set. We’re looking forward to it. Gabe Vodicka

WHO: Elf Power, k i d s WHERE: The World Famous WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 p.m. HOW MUCH: $7 (adv.), $10 (door)

An A In The School Of Life: Multiinstrumentalist T.S. Woodward continues to put together his album, and he was particularly excited last week about the release of his single “Blue Ribbon.” I wish to God I could tell you what it sounded like, but the preview

the two shows are all-ages and will feature performances by SHEHEHE, Free Mountain, Karbomb, Burns Like Fire, Thunderchief, Cody Stalvey, Stonekids, Goldwing, Monsoon and The Athens Band. Proceeds from these shows will benefit the family of Athens music scene regular and friend-to-many Nichole Mikko-Causby, who recently passed away from an inoperable brain tumor. Hug your friends today, y’all. I know it sounds sappy, but do it. Premonition Listen: Elf Power is playing a special early release show for its 12th album, Sunlight on the Moon, Saturday, Sept. 21 at The World Famous. (For more info on the record, which sees official release Oct. 1, see the story on this page.) The album is a split release between California label Darla and hometown hero Orange Twin. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase both vinyl and CD copies at this show, and the band plans to perform the album in its entirety. k i d s is also on the bill, and doesn’t that just make the whole thing a little more special? Tickets are $7 in advance but $10 at the door, so save some bucks and head to theworldfamousathens.com and make plans. Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com

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Destruction Unit, Vincas, Ukiah Drag, Shaved Christ

Caledonia Lounge Âˇ 9:30 p.m. Âˇ $6 (21+), $8 (18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20) The music of Arizona psych-punk tribe Destruction Unit is exactly as ruinous as the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweaty, massive, unsympathetic stuff. Think â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s L.A. hardcore augmented with a slight case of ADD and a shitload of effects pedals (and probably a bunch of drugs, too) and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the right track. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest album, Deep Trip, is its brashest yet. An indecipherable mess of guitar screech and tape distortion featuring songs titled things like â&#x20AC;&#x153;The World on Drugs,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;God Tripâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Church of Jesus Christ,â&#x20AC;? the record burns through its fleshy surface until all thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left is a dancing, sun-bleached skeleton. Bummer-psych Bostonians Ukiah Drag, also associated with the Ascetic House tape label, will perform, as will hard-hitting locals Vincas and Shaved Christ. [Gabe Vodicka] THEATRE | Sept. 19â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20 & 24â&#x20AC;&#x201C;27, 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Sept. 22 & 29, 2:30 p.m.

Doubt: A Parable

Waxahatchee, Screaming Females, Tenement, Grape Soda

40 Watt Club Âˇ 8 p.m. Âˇ $10 Formerly the frontwoman for Birmingham, AL punks P.S. Eliot, songwriter Katie Crutchfield has branched out on her own as Waxahatchee, a leaner, more melodic solo project. Now based in Philadelphia, Crutchfield has two stellar records of confessional folk-pop under her belt. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible Cerulean Salt LP drew more audibly from Crutchfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots, incorporating fuzzed-out guitar and emotive pop-punk melodies, resulting in something similar to early Liz Phair, but

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EVENTS | Saturday, Sept. 21

Moonlight Gypsy Market

Little Kings Shuffle Club Âˇ 7:30 p.m. Âˇ FREE! (market), $5 (show). The 4th annual Moonlight Gypsy Market boasts a collection of strange, erotic, macabre and outsider crafts, fashions and performances. Kicking off at sundown, the Little Kings patio will transform into a bazaar, hosting vendors such as Revelations Reiki and Crystals, tarot card reader Anni Paisley, Mr. Blankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Odditorium of Endearing Items, Gumball Machine Records and Drive-By Truckersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visual artist Wes Freed. Vaudeville troupe Carnivale of Black Heartsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;now under the direction of Madame Surayyahâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;will present acts by Preya, Sarah Runels, members of Secret City Burlesque and the Athens Burn Consortium. Other performances include Boycycle and The Great Impoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magic show, and the night will culminate with a fiery finale by the Black Heart Burn Unit backed by DJs BeatmatchedHearts. The market highlights the dark underbelly of Athens

UGA Fine Arts Building Cellar Theatre Âˇ $12 (w/ UGA ID), $16 Doubt often implies weakness, but it can also serve as a necessary step to personal growth. The UGA Theatre opens its 81st season with John Patrick Shanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doubt: A Parable, winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for drama and Tony Award for best play. Directed by Ray Paolino, the play takes a critical look into 1964 Catholic church reform and a scandal at St. Nicolas Catholic Church and School in the Bronx borough of New York City. When Sister Aloysius (Kristin KundertGibbs) becomes suspicious that Waxahatchee Father Flynn (Zack Byrd) has had improper relations with an culture, welcoming the chilly months African-American male student, she must ahead. [Brittany Joyce] use extreme tactics to prove her accusations and reveal the truth. A panel discusMUSIC | Saturday, Sept. 21 sion will follow the Sept. 24 performance. [Brittany Joyce] MUSIC | Thursday, Sept. 19

without the forced sexuality. New Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Screaming Females became quasi-legendary a few years back for their incredible live show, wherein singer Marisa Paternosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manic energy offsets the vice-grip groove of bassist Mike Abbate and drummer Jared Dougherty. Wisconsin garage-punks Tenement and local popsters Grape Soda round out a great late-week bill. [Gabe Vodicka]

STRFKR, Chrome Sparks, Feelings

40 Watt Club Âˇ 8 p.m. Âˇ $16 (adv.), $18 (door) A six-year-old electro-pop staple, Portland, OR band STRFKR parties with a purpose, devoting equal time to boogie and art without drowning in either. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headlining show at the 40 Watt will be huge and overwhelmingly sweatyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the kind of sweat that can only be produced by tightly packed bodies colliding and screaming for more until the cows come home. The bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth LP, Miracle Mile, released this past February via Polyvinyl, pairs STRFKRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s familiar synth-driven hooks with heaps of funk and groove that just beg for a disco ball. So, make sure to BYODB, and a towel, for an autumnal party extravaganza. [Adam Barnett]

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

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Tuesday 17 ART: Byzantine Icon Painting Lecture (St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church, Watkinsville) Dr. Asen Kirin of the UGA Department of Art History will present “Icons & the Incarnation.” The lecture is presented in conjunction with a week of open houses during which Father Anthony Salzman will paint murals onto the church’s walls. 7 p.m. FREE! www.stphilothea.ga.goarch.org ART: Athens Metal Arts Guild Meeting (Lyndon House Arts Center) Feel free to bring an original piece of work to share with the group. Meets the third Thursday of every other month. 4 p.m. FREE! athensmetalartsguild@gmail.com CLASSES: Swing Dance Night (Dancefx) A casual evening of social swing dancing. No experience or partner necessary. 7–8 p.m. (lesson), 8–10 p.m. $3–5. www.athensswingnight.com CLASSES: Intro to Microsoft Excel 2010 (ACC Library) In the second floor computer training room. Registration required. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org COMEDY: OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Voted by Flagpole’s readers as Athens’ “favorite comedy night” in 2011 and 2012, this comedy show allows locals to watch quality comedy or perform themselves. Email to perform. First and third Tuesday of every month! 9 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. calebsynan@yahoo.com, www.flickertheatreandbar.com EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (First Christian Church, Watkinsville) Locally grown produce, meats, grains, flowers, soaps, birdhouses, gourds and more. Plenty of parking. 4–7 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.org EVENTS: Centennial Celebration (UGA Ecology Building) A cake and ice cream reception in honor of the 100th birthday of the Odum School of Ecology’s founder, Eugene P. Odum. Includes a panel discussion and screening of the short film A Celebration of the Life of Eugene P. Odum. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.ecology.uga.edu EVENTS: Tuesday Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Fresh produce, cooked foods and children’s activities. Offers double dollars for EBT shoppers. Held every Tuesday. 4–7 p.m. 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 8 p.m. 706-354-1515 GAMES: Story Time (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, movement and crafts for ages 2–5. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. 10–11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950

GAMES: Trivia (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways. Every Tuesday. 8–10 p.m. 706353-0305 GAMES: Movie Quotes Trivia (Max) With host Cora Jane every Tuesday. Everyone’s a winner. 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-254-3392 GAMES: Bingo (Rocksprings Community Center) For ages 50 & above. Third Tuesday of every month. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $4. 706613-3602 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (ACC Library) Watch anime, draw, practice origami, eat snacks and vote on what anime you’d like to watch next. For ages 11–18. 4–6 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 MEETINGS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Friendship Christian Church) After a short business meeting, guests are encouraged to share findings and experiences from their summer diggings. Open to anyone with an interest in minerals, gems, fossils or laipdary crafts. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-8082 PERFORMANCE: Resonant Projection (UGA Robert G. Edge Recital Hall) Hugh Hodgson School of Music professor Joshua Bynum hosts his trombone quartet featuring compositions by Elizabeth Raum, David Manson, Felix Mendelssohn, G.P. Telemann, James Meador and Daniel Schnyder. 8 p.m. FREE! www. music.uga.edu

Wednesday 18 ART: Sweet Pillowcase Dress Workshop (Sewcial Studio) This quick and easy child’s dress is perfect for year-round wear. Preregistration required. 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $22. 706-247-6143 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an in-depth discussion of Pierre Daura’s “Martha at Thirteen.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Back to School Getting Through Cold & Flu Season (Thrive) Learn how Chinese medicine views communicable conditions like colds and the flu, how to boost immunity and how to treat illness. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.thrivespace. net CLASSES: Capoeira (Chase Street Yoga) An Afro-Brazilian art form combining martial arts, music and dance. 7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook. com/athenscapoeira EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Athens City Hall) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music at every market.

4–7 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket. net EVENTS: Athens Volunteer Fair (UGA Tate Student Center, Grand Hall) HandsOn Northeast Georgia and the UGA Center for Leadership and Service host an informational fair for students and community members interested in volunteering. Dozens of organizations will be present to share information about their programs and needs. 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.handsonnega.org EVENTS: Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars (Heritage Park, Farmington) The “World’s Largest Circus Under the Big Top” continues its tradition of performances by clowns, acrobats, exotic animals and more. Sept. 18–19, 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. FREE! (ages 12 & under), $16–23. www. gotothecircus.com GAMES: Trivia with a DJ (Your Pie, Eastside location) Open your pie hole for a chance to win cash prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Story Time (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, movement and crafts for ages 2–5. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. 10–11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920 GAMES: Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Win house cash prizes with host Todd Kelly. Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Trivia (Crow’s Nest) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. www.facebook. com/dirtybirdsathens GAMES: Movie Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Hosted by Jeremy Dyson. 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night. 8 p.m. Both locations. 706-548-3442 GAMES: Boybutante Bingo (The Melting Point) Drag bingo hosted by Sophia Lo Rent and Clittoris Jackson. This event includes food, fun and fabulous prizes. 7:30 p.m. $5-10. www.boybutante.org GAMES: Literary Trivia Night (Avid Bookshop) Are you well-read? Test your knowledge every third Wednesday of the month. 6:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com KIDSTUFF: Felties Craft Night (Oconee County Library) Make a tiny Japanese inspired character or animal made entirely of felt. No

“Exuberance of Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great” opens at the Georgia Museum of Art on Sept. 21. A concert featuring music from the court of Catherine the Great will be held Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. in the Ramsey Hall of the UGA Performing Arts Center. sewing skills required. All materials provided. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5. Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Barnes & Noble) For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 LECTURES & LIT: Col. Saul’s The Battle of Chickamauga (Oconee County Library) This year marks the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Chickamauga. Col. (Ret) Saul will focus on the battles prior to Chickamauga, key personalities and the tumultuous two days of fighting in northwest Georgia. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 LECTURES & LIT: Buddha Book Study (Body, Mind & Spirit) A discussion group that supports applying Buddha’s teachings to end suffering in all areas of life. Every Wednesday. 6 p.m. Donations accepted. 706-351-6024 LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books (ACC Library) This month’s title is The Worst Hard Time: the Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Egan. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org LECTURES & LIT: Community Snapshot: Growing Up in Athens, GA (Lyndon House Arts Center) Featuring Roy Moseman,

Johnny Kesler and Jerry Crawley, proprietors of the popular Facebook page “Growing Up in Athens, GA.” The program is also available to stream online. 3 p.m. FREE! www. boomersinathens.org MEETINGS: Four Athens Meet & Greet (The Capital Room) Join the local tech and startup group for networking and talking about building startups in Athens. Every Wednesday. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com PERFORMANCE: “SOLO! 4 Classics and 2 Newcomers” (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) The UGA Contemporary Chamber Ensemble presents six contemporary pieces composed for solo instruments. 8 p.m. FREE! www.music. uga.edu

Thursday 19 ART: Byzantine Icon Painting Lecture (St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church, Watkinsville) “Mural Painting & the Divine Gaze in Christian Art.” Part of “Theology in Color,” a week of open houses in which Father Anthony Salzman is painting murals onto the church’s walls. 7 p.m. FREE! www.stphilothea. ga.goarch.org ART: Quick & Easy Fat Quarter Bag (Sewcial Studio) Learn to make a great bag for the holidays. Pre-registration required. 5:30–6:30 p.m. $15. 706-247-6143 ART: Third Thursday Art Series (Athens, GA) Six galleries stay open late the third Thursday of

every month. Participating galleries include the Georgia Museum of Art, Lamar Dodd School of Art, ATHICA, Lyndon House Arts Center, Cine and the GlassCube & Gallery @ Hotel Indigo. 6-9 p.m. FREE! www.3thurs. org ART: Athens Photography Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) Meet and learn from other photographers in Athens. Novices and professionals welcome. Meets the third Thursday of the month. 7–8:30 p.m. www.athensphotographyguild.com ART: Artist Lecture (UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries, Room S151) Rachel Clarke, professor of electronic art at California State University, Sacramento, is working on a series of animations and images that deconstruct common maps. 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-5423966 CLASSES: One-On-One Computer Tutorial (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for various computer topics. 9–9:45 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 354 CLASSES: Windows 7 for Beginners (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics of using Windows 7. This is a hands-on introductory class. Registration required. 1–2:30 p.m. 706-769-3950 CLASSES: Scottish Country Dance Classes (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Easy-to-learn Scottish country dancing. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes (flats, no heels). Every Thursday. 7–9 p.m. $36/semester, $3/class. deborahmillier@yahoo.com k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! EVENTS: Line Dancing (Bootleggers Country & Western Bar) Countrywestern-style line dance lessons. Come ride Pandemonium, the mechanical bull! Every Thursday and Friday. 8 p.m. www.bootleggersathens.com EVENTS: Percentage Night for Georgia River Network (Terrapin Beer Co.) Sample fresh brews and find out ways to take better care of Georgia’s rivers. Live music by Jim Cook. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! $12 (tour & pint glass). www.terrapinbrewery.com EVENTS: Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars See Wednesday listing for full description Sept. 18–19, 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. FREE! (ages 12 & under), $16–23. www.gotothecircus. com EVENTS: Athens CVB Annual Meeting and Hospitality Awards (The Classic Center) The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau will host area hospitality industry representatives. The local tourism industry will gather to celebrate the importance of tourism and the contributions of the workforce. 8:30 a.m. (breakfast), 9 a.m. (program). 706-357-4430 FILM: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (UGA Tate Student Center) Combining live action and animation, this film stars Bob Hoskins as a private detective who investigates a murder involving famous cartoon character, Roger Rabbit. 3 p.m., 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. $1–2. www.union. uga.edu FILM: The Peabody Decades: 1940s Matinee (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) The Perilous Fight uses rare color footage to portray events in the European theater between D-Day and the war’s end. Followed by commentary from WWII veteran and 1947 UGA alumnus Claude Williams. 3 p.m. FREE! mlmiller@ uga.edu GAMES: Trivia (El Azteca) Win prizes with host Todd Kelly. Every Thursday. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! 706549-2639 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 8 p.m. 706-354-1515 GAMES: Trivia (The Volstead) Every Thursday! 7:30-9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-5300 KIDSTUFF: Thursday Storytime (Avid Bookshop) Join Avid for books and games. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (ACC Library) Join us for Lego art and Lego-based games and activities. No need to bring your own Legos. For ages 8–18. 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: 6th Annual State of Education in Georgia Conference (Georgia Center for Continuing Education) Keynote speaker Larry Cuban, a dozen UGA faculty members and other experts will discuss issues related to P-16 education like creating safe schools, student assessment, teacher evaluation systems and professional ethics. 9 a.m. $95. www.tinyurl.com/ state-education LECTURES & LIT: Vox Reading Series (Ciné Barcafé) Poetry readings by Abraham Smith and Laura Solomon. 7:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! voxreadingseries@gmail.com LECTURES & LIT: The Art and Science of Fire-Walking (UGA Physics Building) Physicist John Campbell offers a fire-walking demonstration and lecture on thermal

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conductivity. Attendees are invited to walk on red hot charcoals. 7 p.m. FREE! aflurry@uga.edu MEETINGS: Public Meeting (Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School) The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections hosts a meeting to solicit comments on the proposed precinct lines and election day precincts. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com THEATRE: Doubt: A Parable (UGA Fine Arts Building) Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, becomes convinced that the popular young Father Flynn has had improper relations with one of the male students. The play’s portrayal of all perspectives elicits profound and conflicting empathy and doubt. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. Sept. 19–20 & 24–27, 8 p.m. Sept. 22 & 29, 2:30 p.m. $12-16. www.drama.uga.edu

Friday 20 ART: Art Parties: Fall Openings (UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries) Opening receptions for Christina West’s “Misfits” in Gallery 307, Rachel Clarke’s “Unmapping” in Gallery 101, “Costa Rica: Art & Culture 2013” in the Suite Gallery and “¿Que Bola?: Contemporary Cuban Prints” in the Bridge Gallery. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu EVENTS: Football Friday Tours (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) UGA football memorabilia from the UGA Athletic Association Archives will be on display through the fall, with guided tours offered each Friday before home games. Items include bowl rings, helmets, trophies, scrapbooks and more. 3 p.m. FREE! www.libs. uga.edu/sci EVENTS: Line Dancing (Bootleggers Country & Western Bar) Countrywestern-style line dance lessons. Come ride Pandemonium, the mechanical bull! Every Thursday and Friday. 8 p.m. www.bootleggersathens.com EVENTS: Harvest Moon Hike (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Hike as the harvest moon shines on your path. Open to all ages, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. 8–9:30 p.m. $7-10. 706613-3615 GAMES: Fantastic Fridays (Bishop Park) Fun obstacle courses in a nonstructured environment. For ages 10 months-4 years old and their guardians. Every Friday. 10–11:30 a.m. $5-7.50. www.athensclarkecounty. com/gymnastics LECTURES & LIT: Nikola Madzirov (Ciné Barcafé) Madzirov, a Macedonian poet whose work has been translated into 30 languages, will read from his poetry collection, Remnants of Another Age, then lead a discussion on Balkan literature, culture and politics. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com LECTURES & LIT: Author Reception (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Avid Bookshop and Heirloom Cafe welcome Susan Rebecca White. Admission price includes one copy of White’s book, A Place At The Table, and refreshments inspired by the book. Reservations required. 6–7 p.m. $45, 65 (couple). 706-354-7901 PERFORMANCE: UGA Wind Enemble (UGA North Campus Lawn) Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic lunch for an outdoor concert on the lawn. The ensemble will play pop selections, light classics, patriotic numbers and marches. 12:30–2 p.m. FREE! musicpr@uga.edu

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PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Little Kings Shuffle Club) A unique drag show featuring performances by local drag artists. 10 p.m. $5. 706-369-3144 THEATRE: Doubt: A Parable (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Thursday listing for full description Sept. 19–20 & 24–27, 8 p.m. Sept. 22 & 29, 2:30 p.m. $12-16. www.drama. uga.edu

Saturday 21 ART: 10-Minute Block 2 Workshop (Sewcial Studio) Great for quick gifts! This class is based on the book 10-Minute Blocks 2 by Suzanne McNeill. 12–4 p.m. $25. 706-247-6143 ART: Jason Cantarella (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) This storytelling performance with Jason Cantarella explores some of the hidden cultural history of mathematics in the 19th and 20th centuries through the story of two mathematicians. Part of the

“Draw the Line: Stop the Keystone XL Pipeline.” Protestors will pass UGA’s coal-fired power plant and football stadium through campus to convene at City Hall and announce an ACC Fossil Free/Divestment campaign. See story on p. 6. 10 a.m. FREE! www.georgiaclimatecoalition.org EVENTS: Trail Work Day (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Participants will help staff take care of the trails by trimming plants, picking up trash and completing other easy tasks. Open to ages 6 & up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration is required. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 EVENTS: Moonlight Gypsy Market (Little Kings Shuffle Club) This gypsy themed event features “strange, erotic, dark and odd” crafts by artists and junk dealers, as well as live music, a magician, fire dancers, burlesque and vaudeville performances. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. 7:30 p.m. FREE! (market), $5 (show). moonlightgypsymarket@ gmail.com

EVENTS: UGA vs. North Texas (Sanford Stadium) The Georgia Bulldawgs take on the North Texas Mean Green. 12:20 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com KIDSTUFF: Bilingual Family Reading Program (ACC Library) Native Spanish-speaking families are invited to book-centered activities and discussion. This Saturday workshop series is for families with children ages 6–11. Adults must participate too. Registration required. 9–10:30 a.m. FREE! ddavila@uga. edu, 678-472-5524 KIDSTUFF: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Interactive Movie Sing-Along (Oconee County Library) Enjoy this movie classic with props, songs, treats, prizes and more. Pre-registration required. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Barnes & Noble) For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 KIDSTUFF: Saturday at the Rock: Movie at the Mound (Rock Eagle 4H Center) Movie screening under the stars. Bring chairs or a blanket. Call to register. 7–9 p.m. $5. 706484-2862, www.rockeagle4h.org KIDSTUFF: 21st Annual Insectival (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Join garden staff and volunteers for this creepy, crawly and fun family festival. Highlights include a butterfly release (11 a.m.), active beehives, hissing cockroaches and more. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $5. 706-542-1244, www.botgarden.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Writers Read (The Coffee Shop of Athens) The Athens Writers Association presents a sampling of fiction, creative nonfiction, poems and memoir. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenswritersassociation.wordpress.com

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“Gaia” and other works by Sanithna Phansavanh are currently on display at The Branded Butcher. current exhibition, “ATHICA Emerges 6.” 6–7 p.m. $5 (suggested donation). www.athica.org CLASSES: Tai Chi & Qigong Workshop (Healing Arts Centre) Meditation with a marial arts influence lead by Sam Beasley, founder of Tai Chi University. 8:30–10:45 a.m. FREE! www.healingartscentre. net EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (Oconee County Courthouse, Watkinsville) Locally grown produce, meats, grains, flowers, soaps, birdhouses, gourds and more. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.org EVENTS: Rock and Roll Classic Car Cruise-In (Downtown Greensboro, GA) View classic cards from the pre-’50s, muscle cars from the ‘60s and ‘70s and a variety of sports cars. Awards and door prizes will be presented. Live music by Grains of Sand Band. 4–8 p.m. FREE! 706-453-7674 EVENTS: National Protest Against Keystone Pipeline (UGA D.W. Brooks) The Georgia Climate Change Coalition and a newly created Athens chapter of 350.Org host

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music by Scott Baxendale and Artie Ball Swing Band. This week features a chef demo with Jessica Rothaker of Heirloom Cafe and a kid’s activity with Stacey JMG. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Comer Farmers Market (Comer Farmers Market, Comer) Locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, flower bouquets, soap, crafts and more. Every Saturday. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. comerfama@gmail. com, www.facebook.com/comerfm EVENTS: CMS Owl Flight 5K Walk/Run (Clarke Middle School) Join the CMS Owls for a 5K. Register online. 8:30 a.m. behlers@ uga.edu, www.runningintheusa.com EVENTS: Contra Dance (Memorial Park) Presented by Athens Folk Music & Dance Society. Live music and calling by Stuart Whippie. 7:30–8 p.m. (lesson), 8–11 p.m. (dance). FREE! (under 18), $7. www. athensfolk.org

CLASSES: Couponing Class (Lay Park) Learn tips and tricks for saving big money when shopping. Registration required. For ages 18 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3596 EVENTS: Sun Salutations (Bishop Park) Om Studio presents an end of summer experience. Bring your own mat. Followed by snacks and socializing. Donations benefit Walnuts for Grace. Rain (covered tennis courts) or shine (baseball fields). 5:15 p.m. FREE! www.theomniclubathens.com FILM: Cinema for a Cause (Beechwood Statium Cinemas, Georgia Square Value Cinemas, University 16 Cinemas) The Georgia Theatre Company hosts its 10th Annual Cinema for a Cause. All proceeds from admission tickets and concession purchases will be donated to local charity groups. 12 p.m.–12 a.m. ascoville@georgiatheatrecompany.com FILM: Iron Man 3 (UGA Tate Student Center) When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he embarks on a quest of retribution. 3 p.m., 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. $1–2. www.union.uga.edu GAMES: Trivia (The Capital Room) Every Sunday! Hosted by Evan Delany. First place wins $50 and second place wins $25. 8 p.m. FREE! www.thecapitalroom.com GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Café) “Brewer’s Inquisition,” trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655, www. buffaloscafe.com/athens GAMES: Trivia (Amici) Test your skills. 9 p.m. 706-353-0000 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Beginning readers can practice by reading aloud to a furry friend. All dogs are insured and in

the company of other trainers. First come, first served. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Sunday Storytime (Avid Bookshop) Join Avid for books and games. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. avidbookstore.com MEETINGS: Athens Historical Society Meeting (ACC Library) Alfie Vick, associate professor in UGA’s College of Environment and Design, presents a lecture on Cherokee traditional land use and ethnoecology. 3 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org PERFORMANCE: “Exuberance of Meaning” Concert (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) A concert featuring museum from the corut of Catherine the Great, including some she commissioned and others she had a hand in writing. Held in conjunction with the museum’s new exhibit, “Exuberance of Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great.” Followed by a private reception and tour. 3 p.m. $35 (museum members), $45. 706-542-0830 THEATRE: Doubt: A Parable (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Thursday listing for full description Sept. 19–20 & 24–27, 8 p.m. Sept. 22 & 29, 2:30 p.m. $12-16. www.drama. uga.edu

Monday 23 EVENTS: Dine for St. Jude (Chili’s Grill & Bar) All profits from the day’s sales will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. 706-613-5405 FILM: Hors-la-loi (UGA LeConte Hall, Room 221) Outside the Law follows three brothers as they navigate the perils of French Algeria following WWII. 6 p.m. FREE! fonder@ uga.edu GAMES: Bunco for Cancer Support (Athens Regional Medical Center) This event benefits all cancer patients in the community through the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support. Admission includes two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres. 5:30–8:30 p.m. $25 (before Sept. 13), $30. 706-475-5430 GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Athens’ toughest trivia. $100 grand prize every week! All ages. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8997 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Designed to nurture language skills through literature-based materials and activities. Parents assist their children in movements and actions while playing. 10:30 a.m. (Sept. 9), 2:30 p.m. (Sept. 23). FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Haunted House Workshop (Oconee County Library) Get a jump start on the Wizard of Oz haunted house. Work on ideas, scenes, decorations and various other projects. Includes a viewing of the film for inspiration. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Cloth Diaper Workshop & Sale (Bloom) Learn about the different types of cloth diapers. 8–9 p.m. FREE! 404-805-0113 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months–5 years old and their caregivers. Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Tuesday 24 CLASSES: Swing Dance Night (Dancefx) A casual evening of social swing dancing. No experience or partner necessary. 7–8 p.m. (les-

son), 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 p.m. $3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5. www.athensswingnight.com EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (Oconee County Courthouse, Watkinsville) Locally grown produce, meats, grains, flowers, soaps, birdhouses, gourds and more. 8 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.org EVENTS: Tuesday Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Fresh produce, cooked foods and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. Offers double dollars for EBT shoppers. Held every Tuesday. 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m. 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org FILM: 1940s Movie: The Tuskegee Airmen (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Part of the Peabody Decades series, The Tuskegee Airmen tells the story of the AfricanAmerican aviators who overcame racism to become the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fighting 99th,â&#x20AC;? the first squadron of AfricanAmerican fighter pilots in WWII. Followed by a discussion. 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. FREE! 706-542-4789 FILM: Bad Movie Night (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Erik Estrada races to save San Francisco from a diabolical scientist with a face-melting laser in the high-octane, Italian-y Light Blast. 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/badmovienight GAMES: Senior Bingo (East Athens Community Center) Bingo for ages 55 & up. Fourth Tuesday of every

judgmental environment that helps kids develop their reading skills and builds confidence. Register for a 15-minutes session. Grades K-5. 3:15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:15 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950 LECTURES & LIT: Nature-Writing Group (Athens Land Trust) Naturewriting group to discuss Edward Abbeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness. The group is led by local writer and producer Pat Priest. Newcomers welcome. 4:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. patricia.priest@yahoo.com LECTURES & LIT: Author Visit (Avid Bookshop) Join Avid in celebration of author and Pulitzer Prize winner Charles McNairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long awaited novel, Pickettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Charge. 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com THEATRE: Doubt: A Parable (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Thursday listing for full description Sept. 19â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20 & 24â&#x20AC;&#x201C;27, 8 p.m. Sept. 22 & 29, 2:30 p.m. $12-16. www.drama. uga.edu

Wednesday 25 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of highlights from the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bradyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Willyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night. 8 p.m. Both locations. 706-548-3442 GAMES: Trivia (Crowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. www.facebook. com/dirtybirdsathens GAMES: Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Win house cash prizes with host Todd Kelly. 7:30 p.m. www. choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Trivia with a DJ (Your Pie, Eastside location) Open your pie hole for a chance to win cash prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com KIDSTUFF: ACCL Teen WAC (ACC Library) Writers, artists and craftsters are invited to work on their next project and receive feedback from peers. Some supplies provided. For ages 11-18. 4:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, finger-

PERFORMANCE: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loop 10â&#x20AC;? (Hugh Hodgson School of Music) The UGA Composition Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first recital of the academic year features new student works. 5 p.m FREE! www.music.uga.edu THEATRE: Doubt: A Parable (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Thursday listing for full description Sept. 19â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20 & 24â&#x20AC;&#x201C;27, 8 p.m. Sept. 22 & 29, 2:30 p.m. $12-16. www.drama. uga.edu

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 17 Cutters Pub 10 p.m. 706-353-9800 VALLEY IN THE SUN Local jam band playing tastefully chosen covers interspersed with heavily improvised, on-the-spot instrumental composition. IMITATION ALICE No information available. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com FIELD REPORT Fronted by Chris Porterfield, this Wisconsin-based group plays folky, evocative music laced with synthesizers. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. TREETOP FLYERS Critically acclaimed folk-rock band based in London, England. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ BLOWPOP Joe Kubler (Bubbly Mommy Gun) spins a set of tunes. Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features bassist Robby Handley and drummer Marlon Patton. The group is packed with music, mischief and mayhem, and offers a sound that serves noise-rock fans and jam band listeners equally.

The New Orleans Suspects play the Melting Point on Friday, Sept. 20. month. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $4. 706613-3593 GAMES: Story Time (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, movement and crafts for ages 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 GAMES: Movie Quotes Trivia (Max) With host Cora Jane every Tuesday. Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a winner. 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-254-3392 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 8 p.m. 706-354-1515 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Monthly Poker Tournament (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Play Texas Hold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Em for prizes and bragging rights. Sign up at 8 p.m., play begins at 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Trivia (Fuzzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways. Every Tuesday. 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 p.m. 706353-0305 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, non-

CLASSES: Internet Skills 2: Browsing Tips & Web Security (Oconee County Library) This lecture-based class investigates more in-depth tips and tools for browsing the Internet safely. 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:30 p.m. 706-769-3950 CLASSES: Capoeira (Chase Street Yoga) An Afro-Brazilian art form combining martial arts, music and dance. 7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook. com/athenscapoeira CLASSES: Getting Started with Genealogy (ACC Library) This class will help you get started with your family research. This is a pre-beginning genealogy class. Preregistration required. 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Athens City Hall) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music at every market. 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket. net EVENTS: Winetasting (Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lowcountry Table) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Power & Grace: Exploring the Attraction of Pinot Noirâ&#x20AC;? offers six samples of wines from around the world. 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7:30 p.m. $15. 706-548-3359 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia

puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5. Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Barnes & Noble) For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 LECTURES & LIT: Cover Me (Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar) A reading with BRUCE author Peter Ames Carlin. Featuring musical tributes to Bruce Springsteen by Patterson Hood, T. Hardy Morris, Thayer Serrano, Don Chambers, Casey Neill, Moths, Old Smokey, Loney John Hutchins, Chad Evans and others. Proceeds benefit Nuciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Space. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Community Book Group (Girasoles) The Oconee Democrats discuss Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt by Chris Hedges and Joe Sacco. Open to readers of all political affiliations. 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. for dinner). FREE! patricia.priest@yahoo.com PERFORMANCE: Georgia Woodwind Quintet Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Faculty members perform Ligetiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet, Blumerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quintet for Wind Instruments and others. 8 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu

The Melting Point 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com BEN SOLLEE Cellist and singer-songwriter known for his innovative playing style, incorporating banjo, guitar and mandolin along with percussion and unusual cello techniques. AOIFE Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DONOVAN Also the frontwoman of bluegrass outfit Crooked Still, this soinger-songwriter plays tough but delicate folk songs.

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Wednesday 18 Boarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Every Wednesday! Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com VINCAS Energetic, erratic garage punk with growling guitars, howlk continued on next page

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ing vocals and a bit of rockabilly swagger. DESTRUCTION UNIT Psychedelic punk band hailing from Arizona. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. SHAVED CHRIST Local punk band featuring members of American Cheeseburger, Witches, Dark Meat and Hot New Mexicans. UKIAH DRAG Boston-based punk rock band. 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com NATHAN ANGELO Atlanta-transplant singer-songwriter with a soulful voice that pairs elements of gospel and lyrical storytelling. MICAH DALTON Earthy mix of folk, blues, soul and R&B that straddles the line between Ben Harper and mid-’80s Prince. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com PEOPLE’S BLUES OF RICHMOND Up-and-coming band from Richmond, VA. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 RITVALS Loud, rumbling junk-rock band with a bad attitude and a retooled lineup. Every Wednesday in September! NATE & THE NIGHTMARES New band fronted by Cars Can Be Blue’s Nate Mitchell. RICKY DIGITS Local MC. MANNY AND THE DEPTHROATS Local experimental sound/video artist Manny Lage explores concepts in performative culture. SHADES MARTEL No information available. Green Room 7 p.m. $10. www.greenroomathens. com MATT HUDSON BENEFIT A benefit concert for longtime Little Italy employee Matt Hudson, who is battling a rare form of cancer. Featuring music from The K-Macks, High Strung String Band, Radiolucent, members of Seven Handle Circus and more. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com JACOB MORRIS Moths frontman plays a solo set of his plaintive acoustic tunes. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $5. www.newearthmusichall. com FALL OF THE ALBATROSS “Progressive technical jazz mathcore” band from Queens, NY. SWAMP No information available. MARY BLAISE Progressive rock band from Decatur, GA formerly known as Exiled. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 JACK & THE BEAR Folk-rock outfit from Ann Arbor, MI. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke! Porterhouse Grill 7 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Join drummer Nicholas Wiles with bassist Drew Hart and pianist Steve Key for an evening of original music, improvisation and your favorite standards.

Tapped 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-6277 KARAOKE Sing your heart out every Wednesday. The World Famous 8 p.m. www.theworldfamousathens. com KYSHONA ARMSTRONG & FRIENDS The soulful local singersongwriter with a rootsy, bluesy sound performs with the help of some friends.

Thursday 19 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES Local singersongwriter Louis Phillip Pelot performs folk and country with the help of some friends. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-21). www. caledonialounge.com 10 FINGERS STRONG Hardcore metal that also delves into rapcore in the style of Rage Against the Machine. BLESS THE DEAD New metal band from Covington. THEOCRACY Long-running local Christian prog-metal band. MNEMOSYNE Atlanta-based thrashmetal group.

Max 10 p.m. 706-254-3392 ANDY THE DOORBUM This psychedelic folk-punk outfit hails from Charlotte, NC. GEAR JAMMER Dual-lead, riff-heavy rock with classic metal influences. “Music for the open road.” NATE & THE NIGHTMARES New band fronted by Cars Can Be Blue’s Nate Mitchell. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 LEFTY HATHAWAY High-energy, organ-driven blues and rock band. The Office Lounge Blues Night. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-5460840 THE ORIGINAL SCREWTOPS Crankin’ the blues since 1962. This is an open jam and guests are welcome! Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com JIM COOK Local veteran performs swampy blues, a variety of roots music and classic rock favorites.

Cutters Pub 10 p.m. 706-353-9800 THE SWANK Local “urban rock” band that combines the intensity and grit of punk with the delivery and attitude of hip-hop. Tonight is the album release party!

Green Room 11 p.m. FREE! www.greenroomathens. com UNIVERSAL SIGH Athens-based jazz-fusion/funk-oriented rock band. Playing two sets, one at 11 p.m. and one at 12:30 a.m.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com NEW SOUND OF NUMBERS Experimental pop and post-punk project led by Hannah Jones, visual artist and percussionist for Supercluster. ICE CHROME This new three-piece features Steve Hunter on bass, Brandon Hicks on drums and percussion and George Davidson Echoplex tenor sax. Primitive, raw and loud covers and originals. LOOK Members of Reptar experimenting with beats and modular synthesizers.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com CHRIS MOORE Bluesy local singersongwriter. TODD WHITE Lead singer of 90 Acre Farm gets personal with a solo set. BEAUTY AND THE BEARD Kelly Hoyle Fuller and Ty Manning play country-tinged folk-rock.

40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com SON VOLT Long-running alt-country godfathers, fronted by Uncle Tupelo

The Office Lounge 6 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Relocated back to Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE AFFENDERS Atlanta rock band. The World Famous 9 p.m. $6. www.theworldfamousathens. com DANA SWIMMER Local band mixes garage rock with soulful undertones. SHEWOLF Three distinct vocalists, male and female, combine popinfluenced harmonies with folk. THE GREAT BOOK OF JOHN Eclectic, Birmingham, AL-based rock band.

Jittery Joe’s Coffee 8 p.m. FREE! 706-208-1979 (Five Points location) OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Featured guests will perform.

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Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net SCOTT BAXENDALE Guitar dynamism from the owner of Baxendale

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com WAXAHATCHEE Stark, confessional pop from Alabama-based singersongwriter Katie Crutchfield. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. SCREAMING FEMALES New Jerseybased indie-punk trio fronted by diminutive and energetic guitarist Marissa Paternoster. TENEMENT Three-piece rock band from Wisconsin. GRAPE SODA This local duo (sometimes trio) plays spastic, synthpop driven by organ and drums. Georgia Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-9884 WICKED KING Formerly known as Kill the School, this local band says to “expect the unexpected.” Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $22. www.georgiatheatre.com LOTUS Jammy, electronic-focused band known for its forays into rock, funk, hip hop and more, as well as its hypnotic light show. HYDRABADD Electronic duo from Atlanta. Go Bar 11 p.m. 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Green Room 9 p.m. FREE! www.greenroomathens. com TAUK Jammy, instrumental rockfusion band from NYC. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com KICK THE ROBOT Power-pop trio from Atlanta with infectious energy. ALL THE LOCALS Funky rock band from Atlanta. Manor 9 p.m. $15. www.manorathens.com GET HYPHY An EDM college tour featuring top-notch production and DJs. The Athens event will feature Kap Slap, Candela & Taste Tester and DJ Golden.

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Friday 20 Amici 11 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0000 LAUGHLIN Local male-female country duo. Buffalo’s Café 8 p.m. $10 (door), $8 (w/ college ID). www.buffaloscafe.com/athens THE SPLITZ BAND This band’s impressively wide range encompasses classic Motown, funk, disco and both old-school and contemporary R&B. Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q 8 p.m. FREE! www.butthuttbbq.com EMILY MCCANNON BAND Singersongwriter blending elements of county and rock, citing influences like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. CD release party! Caledonia Lounge Tiki Night! 10 p.m. www.caledonialounge.com THE NICE MACHINE Local surf-punk band.

co-founder Jay Farrar. See story on p. 14. COLONEL FORD Country-minded supergroup from St. Louis, MO. Georgia Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-9884 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $22. www.georgiatheatre.com LOTUS Jammy, electronic-focused band known for its forays into rock, funk, hip hop and more, as well as its hypnotic light show. COUSIN DAN Atlanta-based electronic artist playing synth-based, “electro-hillbilly” R&B. Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 SCROUNGE LIZARDS Jazz ensemble featuring Joe Kubler (Bubbly Mommy Gun) and Javier Morales (The Dream Scene). DJ MAHOGANY Particularly popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected favorites for your dancing pleasure.

a high-energy mix of covers and originals. Max 10 p.m. 706-254-3392 SMALL BEIGE GIRL Local punk rock band. PRETTY BADGERS Psychobilly honky-tonk swagger. The Melting Point 8 p.m. $12 (adv), $15 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com THE NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS This Louisiana supergroup features members of the Neville Brothers. NIC WILES JAZZ QUARTET Local drummer leads his band through jazz standards and originals. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $10. www.newearthmusichall. com MITIS Dubstep/electro phenom from Media, PA. KICKS N LICKS San Diego-based electronic duo with dubstep and drum ‘n’ bass leanings. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 ERIK NEIL BAND Local trio playing blues/rock covers and originals.

Guitars. Classic bluesy riffs and a lot of soul. (8 a.m.) ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Michael Wegner (Fuzzy Sprouts, Whisper Kiss) plays a set with the help of some friends. (10 a.m.) Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8511 TODD COWART Singer for local Southern-fried rock act The Hushpuppies Band plays a set. Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com LULLWATER Local alt rock band. AMERICAN MANNEQUINS Thoughtful, melodic, danceable rock and roll for the upcoming new-wave apocalypse. VINCENT THE DOG Local bluesrock trio. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com VESPOLINA Local band fronted by Daniel Aaron that plays rich, evocative, folk-tinged rock. ANTLERED AUNTLORD Fuzz-pop guitar/drums duo featuring local producer and songwriter Jesse Stinnard.

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40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $16-$18. www.40watt.com STRFKR Electronica band from Portland, OR. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. CHROME SPARKS Jerry Malvin creates synthy, rhythmic music. FEELINGS Portland-based wave artist.

Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com ZAC MARTIN Folk artist from Mobile, AL. AMY ANDREWS Melancholy folk singer-songwriter. CITY MOUSE Collaborative project between Atlanta songwriters Brian Revels and Michael Hudgins.

Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. $5. www.georgiatheatre.com EASTER ISLAND Lush, post-rock influenced shoegaze with sweet, pop melodies, tender harmonies and shimmering guitars. 7-inch release show! JOHN FRENCH & THE BASTILLES Songwriter John Frenchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sincere acoustic compositions are backed by a group of musicians with country and rock influences. BROTHERS Local trio plays swirling, folky tunes that are rich with strings, twisted overdubs and haunting vocals. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 MARIE DAVON The frontwoman for local electro-pop outfit Powerkompany performs a solo set. KARA KILDARE Kill Kill Buffalo frontwoman performs a set with help from Matthew Rain of local band Twin Tigers. HALF ACID Greg Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell (Bubbly Mommy Gun) experiments with synths and talk boxes. PUSSY HOLLER No info available. DJ MARIE powerkompanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marie Davon becomes Marie Antoinette, lost in the world of new wave and darkwave hits and accompanied by her handsome assistants. Let them eat cake! Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com JAY GONZALEZ Solo jams from Drive-By Truckersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; keyboardist. ATHENS TANGO PROJECT Local group playing Argentine tango, featuring the upright bass talent of Laura Camacho. Max 10 p.m. 706-254-3392 THUNDERCHIEF Raw Southern rock band with punk and garage influences. MANGER Speed thrash metal â&#x20AC;&#x153;with a dash of Satan.â&#x20AC;? The band harks back to the days of NWOBHM: ripping solos and screeching vocals. The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $7 (adv), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com THE OTHER BROTHERS BAND Allman Brothers tribute band from Athens and Statesboro. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 THOSE CATS High-energy sevenpiece soul and funk powerhouse from Statesboro. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 SALLY & THE SIX GRAND BAND Long-running local dance band. The World Famous 10 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. theworldfamousathens.com ELF POWER A longtime fixture on the Athens music scene, Elf Power plays fuzzy, melodic, psychedelic pop. This show is a release celebration for the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new album, Sunlight on the Moon. See story on p. 15. k i d s This local band, led by songwriter Jared Collins, plays reverbwashed melodic pop.

Ten Pins Tavern 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8090 BACK ALLEY BLUES BAND Featuring locals Paul Scales, Randy Durham, John Straw, Dave Herndon and Scott Sanders playing the blues. The World Famous ATHICA Presents. 8 p.m. $5. www. theworldfamousathens.com REVIEN Members of the Georgia Guitar Quartet perform. POCKET FULL OF CLAPTONITE Experimental jazz ensemble led by Killick Hinds.

Monday 23 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-21). www. caledonialounge.com BEACH DAY Sunny, poppy indie rock band from Hollywood, FL. PROGRAMS New wave project featuring Glasscrafts drummer Robby Casso. PADRE New local indie band featuring members of Dana Swimmer. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com EL HOLLIN This Athens band plays haunting pop music with minimal instrumentation and ethereal female vocals. LONESOME LEASH One-man-band project from Walt McClements, also of New Orleans band Why Are We Building Such a Big Ship? Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $22.50. www.georgiatheatre. com MICKEY HART BAND The former Grateful Dead drummer and his band play a set of jam-focused rock tunes. TEA LEAF TRIO Members of jam band Tea Leaf Green perform a stripped-down set of cover songs. On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com LAZY LOCOMOTIVE Local group featuring members of Fuzzbucket, Juice Box and High Strung String Band. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 GOPEN MIC NIGHT K. Jared Collins of k i d s presents this weekly open mic. Green Room The Cosmic Tropics ResiDANCEy. 9 p.m. FREE! www.greenroomathens. com DJ WILL WEBER This rising DJ and producer fluidly blends trap, Moombahton and dubstep with contemporary indie and hip-hop. Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Local singer-songwriter Kyshona Armstrong hosts this open mic night every Monday. The Melting Point 7 p.m. FREE! www.meltingpointathens. com JAZZ JAM Nic Wilesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; jazz jam session providing an open, relaxed environ-

ment for musicians to cut their teeth on traditional jazz standards and hard bop, with the main focus on musician fellowship and learning. Nowhere Bar Moody Mama Mondays! 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 HOLLY BELLE This local singersongwriter sings smoky, acoustic ballads. The World Famous 9 p.m. $7. www.theworldfamousathens. com LITTLE TYBEE Atlanta-based folk band drawing from a variety of influences like jazz, Tropicalia and even Motown to color its indie-folk pop ballads. MIRACLES OF MODERN SCIENCE Jersey-based pop group that uses mandolin, violin, cello, standup bass and drums.

Tuesday 24 Cutters Pub 10 p.m. 706-353-9800 SALEM LAKE Alt-rock band from North Carolina. RANDOLPH SCANDAL No info available. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com WASHED OUT Local musician Ernest Greene, once the poster boy of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;chillwaveâ&#x20AC;? movement, has outlasted the hype and expanded his live show to include live drums, synths and other instrumentation. See story on p. 12. HAERTS Brooklyn-based synth-pop duo. The Melting Point Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. meltingpointathens.com FRIENDS OF LOLA Nashville-based Americana band. THE SKIPPERDEES Charming local acoustic duo with rich, folky vocal harmonies and a sense of humor. DREW KOHL Original singer/songwriter who plays bluegrass-inspired folk music. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. $2. 706-546-4742 TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL Host Fester Hagood presents this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showcase of singersongwriter talent, featuring Ian Dunlop, Trapperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cabin and Joe McGuinness. The Volstead 9 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1:30 a.m. 706-354-5300 KARAOKE Every Tuesday!

Wednesday 25 Boarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Every Wednesday! 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com BLITZEN TRAPPER Based in Portland, OR, this band continues to push the boundaries of folk, incorporating elements of country and experimentalism. PHOX Experimental-leaning indie rock band from Wisconsin. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BOOMFOX Local rock band formerly known as The Sunlight Alchemists that describes itself as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adele meets Stone Temple Pilots.â&#x20AC;? SURREAL Uplifting, progressive pop/rock band inspired by the like

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ART Artist Market Volunteers (Athens, GA) Indie South Fair seeks volunteers to help out at the Holiday Hooray winter artist market, as well as other events throughout the year. Email for details. indiesouthfair@ gmail.com Byzantine Icon Painting (St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church, Watkinsville) Byzantine iconographer Father Anthony Salzman will be painting life-size icons of the Nativity and the Resurrection. The public is invited to observe during daily open houses. Check website for schedule. Sept. 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;21. 770-725-5035, www.stphilothea.ga.goarch.org Call for Artists (Farmington Depot Gallery) (Farmington) Now accepting applications for the Holidaze Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, to be held on Dec. 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8. Email for applications and information. farmingtondepot gallery@gmail.com Call for Artists (Farmington Depot Gallery) (Farmington) Now accepting applications for the 4th annual Festiboo festival and artist market on Oct. 26. Email for application and details. farmingtondepotgallery@gmail.com, peterlooseart@ gmail.com Call for Artists (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) Seeking artists for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Third Act,â&#x20AC;? an exhibit exploring attitudes towards aging. Curated by Lizzie Zucker Saltz. Deadline Oct. 18. Show runs Jan. 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mar. 2. Visit website for details. www.athica.org/callfor entries.php Call for Local Artists (The World Famous) Seeking local outsider and folk art to display long term. Email samples to David at info@theworldfamousathens.com

Georgia Small Works Juried Exhibition (OCAF) (Watkinsville) Accepting submissions for works no larger than 14â&#x20AC;?x14â&#x20AC;?x14â&#x20AC;?. Visit the website for an entry form. Drop-off deadline Oct. 5. Exhibit runs Oct. 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 15. www.ocaf.com Holiday Hooray (Chase St.) Indie South Fair is accepting applications for its Holiday Hooray artist market held Dec. 7-8. Visit website to apply. www.indiesouthfair.com/events Lickskillet Artists Market (Lyndon House Arts Center) Currently accepting applications for a market on Oct. 26. Deadline Oct. 12. $20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30. lhartsfoundation@ gmail.com, www.lyndonhousearts foundation.wordpress.com Statewide Art Competition (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Seeking student artwork to use on items in the botanical gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift shop. Open to GA students in ninth grade or above. Winners receive cash prizes. Visit website for guidelines and application. 706-5426014, www.botgarden.uga.edu

CLASSES â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pots with Presentationâ&#x20AC;? Workshop (OCAF) (Watkinsville) A two-day workshop on creating functional pots with George McCauley. Sept. 21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $75-150. www.ocaf.com Bikram Yoga (Bikram Yoga Athens) Classes in hot yoga offered every day. Beginners welcome. 706-3539642, www.bikramathens.com Brewniversity Homebrewing Classes (Westside 5 Points Growlers) Now registering for brewing classes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Grainâ&#x20AC;? brewing class. Oct. 6, $35. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Extractâ&#x20AC;? brewing class. Oct. 20, $40. Register online. www.5pointsgrowlers.com

Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Try Clayâ&#x20AC;? classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheel every Friday from 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Try Clayâ&#x20AC;? classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $20. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Dance Classes (Floorspace) Sulukule Bellydance presents classes in bellydancing, Bollywood dance, fire dancing, yoga, theatrical â&#x20AC;&#x153;bellyesque,â&#x20AC;? burlesque, sewing and Middle Eastern drumming. Visit website for schedule. www.floor spaceathens.com Dance Classes (Dancefx) Classes offered in salsa, creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, breakdance, acrobatics, cheer dance and more. Scholarships available. New location. Register online. 706-355-3078, www.dancefx.org Early Morning Yoga (Healing Arts Centre) (Sangha Yoga Studio) With an Iyengar influence and emphasis on quality of postures. All levels welcome. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 a.m. www.healingartscentre.net Evening Meditation (Thrive) Explore different techniques for meditation and stress reduction. Sundays, 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. Donation based. www.thrivespace.net Letterpress & More (Smokey Road Press) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boxmaking.â&#x20AC;? Sept. 21, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $140. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Evening of Paper and Pork.â&#x20AC;? Oct. 4, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. $90. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank You Card Workshop.â&#x20AC;? Oct. 5, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 p.m. $85. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Introduction to Letterpress Printing.â&#x20AC;? Wednesdays, Oct. 16â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dec. 4, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. $295. www.smokeyroadpress.com Mac Workshops (PeachMac) Frequent introductionary courses to Mac, iPad, iPhoto and iCloud.

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Check website for dates. FREE! 706208-9990, www.peachmac.com/ training/workshops.php New Earth Yoga Experience (New Earth Athens) Donation-based yoga for all experience levels. Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Tuesdaysâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Check website for details and updates. 706-543-8283, www.face book.com/newearthyoga Printmaking Workshops (Double Dutch Press) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Fun: Monotype Printmaking.â&#x20AC;? Sept. 21, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3:30 p.m. $35. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Custom Stationery.â&#x20AC;? Sept. 26, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. $50. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Print a Tote.â&#x20AC;? Oct. 3, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m., $50. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stampmaking.â&#x20AC;? Oct. 12, 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:30 p.m. $35. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cards! Monotype.â&#x20AC;? Oct. 16, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. $35. www.doubledutch press.com 7ULHV WR 7ULHV WR Tarot7ULHV WR Workshop (Body, Mind & snuggle snuggle Fib Fib Fibsnuggle Spirit) Learn the mystical ways of ever ever closer closer ever closer tarot card and and closer. closer. and reading. closer.Saturdays, Sept. )\KK` *OYPZ[PHU >H` ŕ Ž )\KK` *OYPZ[PHU >H` ŕ Ž )\KK` *OYPZ[PHU >H` ŕ Ž 21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 23, 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m. $25/class, /RYHV ORQJ /RYHV ORQJ /RYHV ORQJ 6WLU L]LY` KH` HT WT L_JLW[ >LKULZKH` 6WLU L]LY` KH` HT WT L_JLW[ >LKULZKH` 6WLU L]LY` KH` HT WT L_JLW[ >LKULZKH` $200/full hair. hair. hair.workshop. 706-351-6024 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Once Once upon upon aa time, time, II was wasOnce aa â&#x20AC;&#x153;dog â&#x20AC;&#x153;dog upon person.â&#x20AC;? person.â&#x20AC;? a time,II Ihad had wasnever never a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dog had had person.â&#x20AC;? aa cat cat and and I had did didnever not not believe believe had a cat they theyand did not believeSelf theyDefense Classes HA! could could ever ever be be as as affectionate affectionate could ever and and attentive attentive be as affectionate as as aa dog dog or or and be beattentive aa â&#x20AC;&#x153;trueâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;trueâ&#x20AC;? companion. as companion. a dog or be HA! a Itâ&#x20AC;&#x153;trueâ&#x20AC;? It just just companion. HA!(American It just Blackbelt took me II was And was of that you see here. took one one cat cat to to convince convince took meone was catwrong. wrong. to convince And itit me wasI the was the type type wrong. of cat cat And that it was youthe seetype here.of cat that you see here. Academy) On-going workshops $OO Ă°YH RI WKHVH JX\V /,9( IRU DWWHQWLRQ 7KHLU KHDUWV DUH EXUVWLQJ ZLWK ORYH DQG LI \RX YLVLW $OO Ă°YH RI WKHVH JX\V /,9( IRU DWWHQWLRQ 7KHLU KHDUWV DUH EXUVWLQJ ZLWK ORYH DQG LI \RX YLVLW $OO Ă°YH RI WKHVH JX\V /,9( IRU DWWHQWLRQ 7KHLU KHDUWV DUH EXUVWLQJ ZLWK ORYH DQG LI \RX YLVLW in Sexual Assault Fundamental \RX ZLOO Ă°QG WKH\ FDQQRW ZDLW WR EH LQ \RXU DUPV $&& $QLPDO &RQWURO LI )8// VR \RXU \RX ZLOO Ă°QG WKH\ FDQQRW ZDLW WR EH LQ \RXU DUPV $&& $QLPDO &RQWURO LI )8// VR \RXU \RX ZLOO Ă°QG WKH\ FDQQRW ZDLW WR EH LQ \RXU DUPV $&& $QLPDO &RQWURO LI )8// VR \RXU Escapes (SAFE). Call to register. adoption (And the record -- II am now â&#x20AC;&#x153;dog AND person.â&#x20AC;?) adoption will will save save aa life! life!adoption (And for forwill the save record a life! am (And now foraathe â&#x20AC;&#x153;dog record AND-cat cat I am person.â&#x20AC;?) now a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dog AND cat person.â&#x20AC;?) 706-549-1671, athensjiujitsu.com Gorgeous Gorgeous and and Gorgeous and Yoga Classes (Thrive) Silver Tai Happy-go-lucky Happy-go-lucky Happy-go-lucky A-1 A-1 awesome awesome A-1 awesome so sweet sweet so sweet and and playful playful andso playful little little guy guy little Chi forguy Seniors, intro to Qigong, Mindful Vinyasa, Yoga Sprouts, Big-time Big-time Big-time snuggler snuggler snuggler Viveka Yoga and Raja (Royal) Yoga. Visit website for class schedule. 706-850-2000, www.thrivespace.net Yoga Classes (Chase Street Yoga) Offering classes in Capoeira, power yoga, fluid power, yoga for health and relaxation, acroyoga, core integration, ROGA, gentle yoga, Iyengar Sierra Sierra Sierra Buddy Buddy Buddy Coco Coco Coco yoga and guided deep relaxation. Mazy Mazy Mazy ACC ACC ANIMAL ANIMAL CONTROL CONTROL ACC ANIMAL CONTROL Check online calendar. www.chase more more local local adoptable adoptable more local adoptable Not Not Available Available Not Available streetyoga.com ATHENS ATHENS AREA AREA HUMANE HUMANE SOCIETY SOCIETY ATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY cats cats and and dogs dogs at at cats and dogs at Yoga Classes (Healing Arts 77 Animals Animals Received, Received, 44 Animals Animals 7 Animals Adopted Adopted Received, 4 Animals Adopted athenspets.net athenspets.net athenspets.net 00 Healthy Healthy Adoptable Adoptable Animals Animals 0 Euthanized Healthy Euthanized Adoptable Animals Euthanized Centre) Several types of ongoing classes are offered for all levels,

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including Ashtanga, therapeutic, Vinyasa and power lunch yoga. Pilates and yoga teacher training, too. Visit website for details. www.healingartscentre.net Yoga Teacher Training (Athens Five Points Yoga Studio) A year-long study for those who wish to deepen their practice. Begins in October. shannon@5pointsyoga.com Zumba in the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A dynamic fitness program infused with Latin rhythms. Every Wednesday, 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7:30 p.m. $7. www.botgarden.uga.edu

HELP OUT Donate Blood Give the gift of blood! Check website for donor locations. 1-800-RED CROSS, www.redcrossblood.org Free IT (Free IT Athens) Volunteers wanted for help with computer instruction and repair. Free IT Athens provides technology resources to Athens residents and organizations. www.freeitathens.org HandsOn Northeast Georgia (Athens, GA) HandsOn NEGA assists volunteers in finding flexible service opportunities at various organizations. Over 130 local agencies seek help with on-going projects and special short-term events. Visit the website for a calendar and to register. www.handsonnorthestgeorgia. com

KIDSTUFF Costume Swap for Kids (Oconee County Library) Bring in your costumes now and come back in October to swap for a new one.

Accepting donations, especially for older children. 706-796-3950 Craft Classes (Treehouse Kid and Craft) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baby Sensory Classâ&#x20AC;? for ages 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 months (Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 11 a.m.), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Craft Clubâ&#x20AC;? for ages 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 (Wednesdays, 4 p.m.), â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Craftâ&#x20AC;? for ages 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 (Thursdays & Saturdays, 10 a.m.), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Craft Clubâ&#x20AC;? for ages 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 (Thursdays, 4 p.m.), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Crafterdaysâ&#x20AC;? for ages 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 (Saturdays, 12 p.m.). $10/class. www.treehousekidandcraft.com Theatre Classes (Studio Dance Academy) Learn how to make bold choices, be a great scene partner and think on your feet. Acting skills are taught through a variety of games, instructive exercises and improv. Email for details.Fridays, Oct. 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 8, 10 a.m. booking@ roseofathens.org

SUPPORT Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.com Athens Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Group (Athens Mothers Center) A support and social group for mothers to find out about upcoming events, community resources and more. Children welcome. Meets every Tuesday & Friday, 9:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30 a.m. www.athens ga.motherscenter.org Domestic Violence Support Group (Athens, GA) Support, healing and dinner for survivors of domestic violence. Tuesdays, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m., in Clarke County. First and Third Mondays, 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m., in Madison County. Childcare provided. 706-543-3331 (hotline), 706-613-3357, ext. 771

Emotional Abuse Support Group (Athens, GA) Demeaning behavior and hateful words can be just as harmful as punches and kicks. Childcare provided. Call for location. Every Wednesday. 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. FREE! 706-543-3331 (hotline), 706-613-3357, ext. 771 Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) A 12-step program. Sundays, 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org

ON THE STREET A Taste of the Holiday Season (East Athens Educational Dance Center) Seeking local actors, bands, chorale ensembles, dance groups, mimes, musicians, poets and singers for a Christmas-themed event held Dec. 7 at the Morton Theatre. Register by Oct. 11. 706613-3624, www.athensclarkecounty. com/dance

ART AROUND TOWN AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Whimsical drip paintings with bright colors and narrative themes by Sophie Howell. Through September. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings by Mary Porter, Christine Shockley, Dortha Jacobson and others. Art quilts by Elizabeth Barton and handmade jewelry by various artists. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (1011B Industrial Blvd., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. ARTINIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ART LOUNGE (296 W. Broad St.) Still life paintings by Alea Hurst and abstract paintings by Lizzy Mettler. Through September. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Bertelsmann Gallery, jewelry and larger metal pieces created by the Athens Metal Arts Guild, as well as works by Susan Hable Smith and Rinne Allen. â&#x20AC;˘ In the Myers Gallery, works by UGA fabric design and printmaking students. Receptions Sept. 27. Currently on display through Oct. 11. ATHENS FORD (4260 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart) Colorful paintings by June Ball, Christine Bush Roman and Jim StipeMaas. Through September. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;CONTENTâ&#x20AC;? features over 70 national and international artists. Through Oct. 26. THE BRANDED BUTCHER (225 N. Lumpkin St.) Paintings and drawings by Sanithna Phansavanh. â&#x20AC;˘ Paintings by Lela Burnett. CIRCLE GALLERY (285 S. Jackson St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breaking Dormancy: The Sapelo Island Greenhouse Showâ&#x20AC;? features works by Karekin Goekjian, Caroline Montague, Sue Goldstein and Ginger Goekjian. Through Sept. 20. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Like a Rainbow,â&#x20AC;? curated by Didi Dunphy, presents large colorful paintings. COFFEE SHOP OF ATHENS (2950 Atlanta Hwy.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grayscaleâ&#x20AC;? includes black and white oil paintings by Chrissy Clouse and works by multiple other artists. Through Sept. 27. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Phoenix Rising,â&#x20AC;? a collaborative work honoring the Georgia Theatre. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Encaustic and multi-media works by Alexandra Lutian. Through September. FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 14 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics and fine furniture. Permanent collection artists include Chris Hubbard, Dave Kirwin, Cheri Wranosky, Larry Hamilton and more. 5 POINTS ACUPUNCTURE (2027 S. Milledge Ave.) Photographs of city scenes by Pam Keener Baxendale. Through September. FLASHBACK GAMES (162 W. Clayton St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artcade Show 2.0â&#x20AC;? features video game-inspired works by a dozen artists. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) A museum-like retrospective exhibit celebrating the 15th anniversary of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flickskinnyâ&#x20AC;? comics, created by Jeremy Long and Clint McElroy and published by Flagpole for the past 13 years. Through September. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the Beginning: Jack Davisâ&#x20AC;? contains 40 original illustrations. Through Dec. 31. â&#x20AC;˘ In the GlassCube, a site specific installation called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contritionâ&#x20AC;? by Thom Houser. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exuberance of Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great (1762â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1796).â&#x20AC;? Opens Sept. 21. Through Jan. 5. GEORGIA THEATRE (215 N. Lumpkin St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Flash Photographyâ&#x20AC;? exhibits live music photographs shot by Ryan Myers of musicians who have played since the venueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand reopening. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Triple Goddess Art Showâ&#x20AC;? features paintings by Lucy Calhoun, Sarah Cook and Jen Otey. Through Sept. 21.

AthHalf Registration Open (Athens, GA) Registration continues until Oct. 18, with discounts for early registration. Race on Oct. 20. info@ athhalf.com, www.athhalf.com Parking Ticket Amnesty (Downtown Athens Parking Office) Motorists who have parking tickets can pay face value of the ticket and be clear of additional fees. Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, through Sept. 20, 8 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. 706-613-7978, parkingdirector @downtownathensga.com f

HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Insta-loom!â&#x20AC;? presents Instagram photos taken of local scenes. Through October. HENDERSHOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wordsâ&#x20AC;? features works by Charley Seagraves. Through September. HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (269 N. Hull St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Darling Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Better Down Where Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wetter,â&#x20AC;? surreal, aquatic paintings and drawings by Jaime Bull. Through September. JITTERY JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) Oils on paper and mono prints by Stuart McCall Libby. Through Oct. 4. JITTERY JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DOWNTOWN (297 E. Broad St.) Video game drawings and paintings by Noah McCarthy. â&#x20AC;˘ Acrylic portraits by Lea Purvis. JITTERY JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FIVE POINTS (1230 S. Milledge Ave.) Whimsical paintings by Charley Seagraves. JUST PHO (1063 Baxter St.) Animal paintings by Leslie Moody. Through September. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;ÂżQue Bola?: Contemporary Cuban Prints. Sept. 19â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Oct. 2. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Costa Rica: Art & Culture 2013.â&#x20AC;? Sept. 19â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Oct. 2. LOFT GALLERY AT CHOPS & HOPS (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) Oil paintings by Manty Dey. Through September. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;BIGâ&#x20AC;? includes large scale works in printmaking, sculpture and mixed media by Duane Paxson, Scott Stephens, Judy Majoe-Girardin and Briana Palmer. Through Sept. 27. â&#x20AC;˘ An exhibition of recent jewelry and metal works by artists of the Athens Metal Arts Guild. Through Oct. 12. â&#x20AC;˘ A collection of one-ofa-kind archival pigment print images created using digital media by musician Richie Havens. Through Oct. 26. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Period Decorative Arts Collection (1840â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1890)â&#x20AC;? includes artifacts related to the historic house. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Masterworks on the Moveâ&#x20AC;? is a traveling exhibition of 35 American paintings from Wesleyan College. Through Jan. 5. MAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BOY (197 Oak St.) Paintings by Lisa Freeman. Through September. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Botanical paintings by Kate Sherrill. Through September. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) The 11th annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitationalâ&#x20AC;? showcases works by 50 potters. Through Sept. 18. SEWCIAL STUDIO (160 Tracy St.) Hand-dyed art quilts by Anita Heady and rust and over-dyed fabric on canvas by Bill Heady. SIPS (1390 Prince Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rust in peace,â&#x20AC;? features rust stained, tie-dyed canvases by Bill Heady. â&#x20AC;˘ Textile works by Janet Kayla Cox. Through September. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 Milledge Ave.) The Athens Metal Arts Guild presents works with botanical and natural themes. Through September. â&#x20AC;˘ Watercolors by Beth Evans. Through Oct. 13. STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oscillations: An Exhibition of Abstract Worksâ&#x20AC;? by painters Liselott Johnsson, Erin McIntosh and Diane Wiencke. Through Nov. 16. SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS (2142 W. Broad St.) Paintings by Nancy Roberson. Through September. TECH STOP COMPUTERS (390 Atlanta Hwy.) Abstract expressionist acrylic paintings by Frances Jemini. Through September. TOWN 220 (220 W. Washington St., Madison) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art Marksâ&#x20AC;? features paintings and drawings by husband and wife duo Art Rosenbaum and Margo Newmark Rosenbaum. Through Nov. 3. VISIONARY GROWTH GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) â&#x20AC;&#x153;HorsePower: Motorcycles & Horsesâ&#x20AC;? spotlights large scale paintings of motorcycles by Dave McCulley Jenkins and paintings of horses by Suzanna Antonez-Edens. Through Oct. 26. WALKERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COFFEE AND PUB (128 College Ave.) Woodgrain paintings by Nicole Kutz. Through September.

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was after three by the time Casey returned to his building, but a pounding dubstep beat filled the hall when he reached the fifth floor; as he got closer, he realized it was coming from his unit. All the lights were blazing when he unlocked the door, and a horrible burning smell assaulted him. Through the veil of smoke he saw that Alex was sitting in one of the leather recliners, typing furiously on his laptop while The Dark Knight Rises blasted from the huge TV behind him. His hair stuck straight up from his head and his face was flushed. His sweaty dress shirt was completely unbuttoned and his white face was contorted into a sour grimace. “Hey!” Casey shouted over the music. Alex looked up after a second. A volley of stomps and shouts echoed from the apartment above, and Alex swore loudly at the ceiling. “Those guys are such assholes,” he muttered. The upstairs neighbors now seemed to be jumping as hard as they could in protest against the terrible music. “What’s burning?” Casey yelled. Alex swore again as he tossed his computer aside and scrambled to his feet. “I forgot my pizza.” The screen revealed the Facebook page of a skinny and very tan girl with a Darth Vader helmet of pale blond hair. She was standing on the deck of a sailboat in a bikini top and shorts, with her hands on her hips and a perky grin plastered across her face. While Alex dealt with the charred remains of his midnight snack, Casey took the opportunity to turn the stereo way down and open the doors to the balcony. The jumping stopped, though the room was now filled with battle sounds from the movie, which Casey turned down too. “Did you guys stay out late?” Casey asked when Alex returned. “Till last call. It sucked.” “Why?” “Total sausage fest. Except for some ugly girls.” “Who’s that?” Casey asked, flopping down on the couch and looking at Alex’s computer. “She’s cute.” “Ugh, her? She’s a bitch. She’s my ex.” He glared at her photo. As Casey watched Alex clicking through the girl’s profile, it dawned on him that Alex was in fact logged in as her. A good looking dark-haired guy in an Alabama sweatshirt appeared on the screen, and Alex clicked on a drop-down menu and chose “Unfriend,” then confirmed his choice. “Connor Tisdale” disappeared. Over the next few minutes, guys named Jimmy, Trevor and Scott suffered the same fate. Apparently satisfied, Alex clicked on another tab open to Gmail, signed out, and then signed back in with a different username. “What are you doing?” Casey finally asked. “Just cleaning house a little.” He cackled and cracked his knuckles. “She’s so dumb, she never changes her passwords.” This admission gave Casey an uneasy feeling of obligation. On one hand, now that he knew, he felt responsible for alerting Kimberley Ann Wallis, a girl he didn’t know and probably would never meet, that she was being cyberstalked by his roommate. Yet he already knew that he probably wouldn’t. He’d contemplate it periodically and feel righteous, but when it came down to it he’d be too apathetic. A rich-looking, blandly pretty

cheerleader-type girl like her just wasn’t someone he could muster too much indignation over. “She’s going through this slutty phase since she moved to Atlanta,” Alex said. “It’s kind of pathetic. She’s obsessed with getting married.” A strange look came over Alex’s face as he continued cataloguing his ex-girlfriend’s many faults, which also included being flat-chested and wearing Ugg boots with gym shorts, and he paused mid-sentence. Seconds later, a fat bubble of blood slowly descended from his left nostril, followed by a fast-flowing stream that dripped onto his keyboard. “Shit!” Alex cried, clamping his shirtsleeve over his face and running toward the bathroom. Blood sprinkled the white carpet in his wake. Slightly stunned, Casey sat on the couch for a few more minutes. He stared at the movie but didn’t take it in. He hated superhero movies.

ven though it was nearly 4 a.m. Casey wasn’t tired. In his room, he opened the window and put a Jesus and Mary Chain album on the record player. Even with all the lights off, his room was still bathed in the amber glow of the town. He pressed his face to the screen and looked out toward downtown. He was hurt by Genevieve and embarrassed that he’d based a cross-country move on her, but mostly he was just indignant that she didn’t recognize the incipient greatness in him that he saw in himself, though he wouldn’t have been able to put this feeling into words and would have disavowed it if he had. He’d liked her very sincerely, maybe even loved her, but as he stood at the window he thought about how many bigger fish he had to fry; he was going to be a great writer and his life itself would be a work of art. Moving to Athens was just a starting point, but it hadn’t disappointed him. It was an interesting twist, which proved the mysteriousness of fate. The pulsating romance of the clubs and the blurry downtown lights and the distorted guitars that vibrated through his soul were enough in themselves, and in those moments he wanted nothing more than to live inside the music and be absorbed. It made him think of the Oversoul, which he’d taken notes on in college and then forgotten. That a great love awaited him in the near future, he had no doubt. And if a great love were to be inspired in him, the girl who inspired it could not but be extraordinary. Somewhere out there in the wide world she was doing something. Maybe she was asleep and dreaming; maybe she was awake too and thinking about the shadowy ideal that would turn out to be him. Maybe she was in New York, in a cramped apartment over a deli or a gay bar, with peeling wallpaper and starving artist roommates on the other side of her thin bedroom wall. Maybe she was in San Francisco or Berkeley, bundled in a sweater and flannel pants against the cold fog. Maybe she was even in Athens, a cool Southern girl who loved rock and drove a pickup truck and read great novels. Maybe they’d even been at the same shows together, their hearts thrilling to the same chords. Suddenly full of energy, he unpacked a box full of notebooks from the closet and began writing furiously. He sat on the floor at the foot of his bed, writing and looking out the window, getting up periodically to flip the record over again and again until morning light brightened the room and he’d covered almost 20 pages with everything that filled his mind. Happier than he’d been in weeks, he replaced the needle on the record player and sank into a dreamless sleep. In the morning when he woke up he began writing again. C.J. Bartunek Miss a chapter of our fictional series? Visit flagpole.com.

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