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Here in liberal, progressive Athens we’ve got five Democrats running in contested elections: President Obama, Stephen Oppenheimer for Public Service Commissioner, Jody Cooley in Congressional District 9 (includes the northeastern part of Athens-Clarke out around Winterville), Tim Riley in State Senate District 47 (most of the county outside the bypass except for the Atlanta Highway area) and Spencer Frye in State House District 118, (the only legislative district completely within Athens-Clarke). So, everybody can vote for President Obama. (Could a strong Athens-Clarke vote tip the balance in the state? What a hoot that would be!) Everybody can vote for Stephen Oppenheimer, a very long shot at injecting some principle into the owned-by-lobbyists Public Service Commission. And, depending on where we live, we can vote for Jody Cooley, a thoughtful, moderate Democrat we would be proud to have representing us in Washington; Tim Riley, who, frankly has little chance, or Spencer Frye, a capable candidate who will use his people skills to represent Athens credibly as a Democrat in the Republican-dominated House. Everybody knows the recent history of politics here since the Republican legislature devised the strategy of carving Athens-Clarke into pieces attached to the surrounding rural area, submerging our Democratic vote in the surrounding sea of conservative Republicans. What they did, also, was disintegrate Athens’ community of interests, dispersing our votes among people interested We are all in their own communities, with Athens only on their periphery at best. Athens still here, (and the University of Georgia) was and we vote. wholly contained within one State Senate District, and that senator, regardless of party, represented Athens and the university. Today, Athens and the university are represented by two senators whose election depends, not on Athens, but on rural and small-town voters. The legislature also, you recall, redrew our own AthensClarke County Commission lines, unilaterally scrapping the structure provided for in our charter, in the effort to make it possible for more Republicans to be elected here (even though our elections are non-partisan). Go figure. This election cycle has reminded us, though, that no matter how the lines are drawn, Athens-Clarke County still has a majority of liberal, progressive voters. And no matter where the lines are drawn, we will be voting in somebody’s district. As it turned out, we elected Regina Quick in House District 117 by voting in the Republican primary. She was the more palatable of two conservative Republicans, but enough of us made that choice and voted for her to offset the rural areas of the district. We will have to make choices like that in the future, but we also need to get our own act together and look at the opportunities open to us. The Republicans, in trying (and failing) to create a safe District 117, crammed a lot of Athens voters into District 119, where Republican Chuck Williams ran without opposition this time. The legislature may well address that problem, but until they do, we need to find and run a good candidate who will include Athens’ interests as well as Oconee’s, and there are enough Athens votes in that district to make this possible. In other words, we have no control over how the Republicans draw the lines to disenfranchise us, but we do have control over how we operate behind those lines. We showed emphatically in electing Regina Quick that we can make our vote count. We elected two progressives to the commission in spite of the legislature’s forced redrawing of our districts. We are all still here, and we vote. We need to exercise our “exile and cunning” to focus our votes and make them count, running candidates where we have a chance, and voting for others, even Republicans, who acknowledge our interests. We’ll soon know whether we’re thrown back under Republican control nationally and, if so, what implications that will have for our community, our university, our public schools. All we can do in this election is vote Democratic, because we do know that Obama, Cooley, Oppenheimer, Riley and Frye do support the ideas and ideals that make liberal, progressive Athens a shining city on a hill and a target for those driven by other ideas. Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

News & Features Athens News and Views

The Buena Vista historic district is put on hold, and a new development is coming downtown.

Athens Rising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 What’s Up in New Development

The Oconee Street park-and-ride lot will be a great new asset for our community.

Arts & Events UGA’s African Studies Turns 25 . . 12 Continuing a Tradition

The UGA African Studies program celebrates a milestone and expands its vision.

The Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Georgia, Represent!

The Georgia Review devotes its fall issue to the Georgia Writers’ Hall of Fame.

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CONTACT US AT P.O. BOX 1027, ATHENS, GA 30603 OR EMAIL US AT LETTERS@FLAGPOLE.COM class from continuing to rape the world’s resources in the name of ungodly profits. I personally like the federal government and am grateful for it. Taxes are good. It gives us the EPA, the FAA and countless others that you don’t see behind the scenes keeping your water potable and your flight safe. I don’t know about you guys, but I don’t want people like the Koch brothers determining how many parts per million of contaminants are acceptable in water and cut-rate parts for commercial airplanes to keep flying. Also, what is the hidden agenda behind degrading women? Did they not like their mothers? Serial killers have the same issues. Just a thought. Melinda Fields Athens

REPUBLICAN TRICKERY I am writing this in hopes to clear up some of the confusion that exists in our communities, especially those communities where there exists a majority of Democrats and blacks. After talking to some of them who say they are Democrats and are supporting President Obama, but have a sign in their yard that is from a Republican, they are being led to believe he is a Democrat. Is this a conspiracy to have our vote not count? Who will benefit from this trickery? It is sad to see that this trickery has come to Clarke County. Is this another way Republicans are trying to gain control of the state House? I suspect that this confusion is another way to dial back Democratic policies. Know who you are and don’t be confused. We have been labeled the 47 percent. Vote a straight Democratic ticket. We need to seek and vote for those candidates who have a record for justice and fairness, and not vote for those who want to turn back the clock. We need to question the integrity and honesty of those running for office. How can you support a candidate with something to hide? Charles Mack, Sr. Athens

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Perhaps someone has already made this observation, but it bears repeating if so. Comments about and ridicule of Paul Broun Some elections in Athens-Clarke County may be irrelevant. He preaches to his conhave been deemed non-partisan, but there gregation, which are still races where apparently consists of Republican and thousands (tens, hunDemocratic candiBUMPERSTICKER OF THE WEEK: dreds of thousands) dates being nomiwho hear what he nated and running Three Things Cannot Be Hidden Long: preaches every week as representatives The Sun, the Moon and the Truth from many local pulof whichever party pits. These sermons, selected him or her. Thanks, Lauren. Send your sticker-sightings to letters@flagpole.com. explicitly or implied, Republican Carter echo this dogma. Kessler seems to be Broun is not stupid. a bit fuzzy on this He does what politicians do: They say what concept. He is campaigning, basically, as will get them re-elected. If you cannot get to Democrat Spencer Frye’s doppelgänger, since these preachers, we will continue to have Paul he apparently feels that it’s the only way he Brouns representing us. can win the election for state House, knowing Nelson Hitchcock that Athens is primarily a Democratic city. Athens He and his surrogates are going door to door, even to houses that have both Spencer and Obama signs clearly displayed in the yard. The sales pitch they give is that Carter’s policies are just about identical to Spencer’s, and I read Pub Notes in the Oct. 17 Flagpole in fact, they are “allies, not enemiesâ€? according to a recent letter. and enjoyed it, as usual. As you asked for In light of our experience with Doug feedback, I would recommend that you McKillip, I’d rather have a Republican tell me encourage people and readers to write in

RULING CLASS ROMNEY I just want to thank Flagpole for trying to expose Paul Broun for the egotistical jerk he really is. Do you think I might have a chance to run against him in the next election? I am an atheist but very honest, and I do know that the Earth is just a little bit older than he thinks it is. Speaking of egotistical jerks, I find it creepy that Mitt Romney, a man with five deferments for Vietnam, is wearing the ID bracelet of a young man killed in the Middle East. When he commits more young soldiers to die in Iran, will any of his sons be going? Also, to Romney voters, what Mr. Romney is telling you is that he does not care about you. He cares about getting rid of the U.S. Constitution, which greatly inhibits the ruling

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Charles Darwin as a candidate against Paul Broun. One simple but, I believe, important reason: media. If there is a sizable contingency of Darwin write-in votes, it will receive a lot of national media attention. The articles coming from this in the Nov. 7 news cycle would sound like something from The Onion. I believe editors, producers and bloggers would not be able to resist such an eye-catching story: “Charles Darwin places closes second behind Rep. Paul Broun.� It would be amazing and put Broun’s gaffes and incompetence in the national spotlight and under more scrutiny. As an activist who has used creative methods of protest in the past, this is an opportunity this community should not underestimate. I write this not to Editor Pete McCommons but to Athenian Pete McCommons. Tim Denson Athens

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he’s a Republican, and I’ll know to steer clear of him. Telling me you’re just like Spencer begs the question, “Then why wouldn’t I just vote for Spencer?� Irene Budoff Athens

PONSOLDT FOR CONGRESS I just voted. No lines, no waiting. It was easy. The voting choices were easy, too. “No� on both constitutional amendments, the first of which (the charter school amendment) is beyond dishonest—it’s destructive. Only one question loomed. The only candidate listed for Congress is Paul Broun, the incumbent. Because Congressman Broun’s views on science make a mockery of Congress (among other things), I intended simply to leave that race blank and not vote. But then I thought a second. There is one person I know who I’d especially like to see in Congress: She is smart, caring, fair-minded. She has been a hospice volunteer for more than 30 years and is the care coordinator for her church. She formerly taught special education classes in public school and is a published and accomplished short story writer. Who is this? Susan Ponsoldt, whom I have known for more than 50 years. My write-in choice for Congress is Susan Ponsoldt, and casting a write in vote is very easy, which I had not realized. I just clicked the “write in� choice and, when a keyboard then appeared on the screen, spelled out the name. It was an exhilarating experience. So, pass the word. Write in Susan Ponsoldt for Congress. You’ll feel better for it. But don’t tell Susan. She doesn’t know what I’m trying to do to her. Jim Ponsoldt Athens Editor’s Note: Only votes for actual, living people who’ve registered as write-in candidates will count. The only official write-in candidate for the 10th Congressional District race is Brian Russell Brown of Augusta. The deadline to qualify as a write-in candidate was Sept. 4.

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city dope Athens News and Views Buena Vista: Last week’s City Dope mischaracterized Amy Bramblett’s position on the Buena Vista Heights historic district; she is, in fact, moving from Carr’s Hill to Buena Vista due to quality-of-life concerns about infill development there, but Bramblett is opposed to the historic district. My apologies. Moving on, Mayor Nancy Denson says she is pulling the district off the Nov. 7 agenda. The commission will vote on it in February after considering other options, such as an overlay zoning district that would limit the size and scale of new houses. “The sense I got from the meeting is that (commissioners aren’t) comfortable going forward with a historic district at this time, and it’s a very divided community,� she says. While historic district supporters are holding out for the district, out-of-scale infill

may finally be enough people living downtown to support a grocery store. “While we can’t promise a grocery store‌ that’s certainly what we’d love to have,â€? Dwyer says. Speaking of downtown, Flicker is hosting a Townie Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5 to get artists and musicians involved in the downtown master plan.

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Charles Darwin, AKA Tim Denson, campaigns near the Arch with his wife, Jenny. housing has been an issue in several neighborhoods over the years, so it’s a good idea to find an alternative way to regulate them. In the meantime, for structures over 50 years old, commissioners can delay demolition permits for 90 days. Downtown Boomtown: Yet another new development is coming to downtown. Chicago-based developer GEM Realty Capitol is planning three or four mixed-use buildings on the block between Broad, Clayton, Lumpkin and Hull streets, replacing two additions to SunTrust Bank and a surface parking lot. Don’t worry, the Globe, Georgia Bar, Little Italy and all the other storefronts along Lumpkin and Clayton streets will still be there. So will the yellow “telephone building� on the corner of Hull and Clayton. The five- or six-story development will meet all the local design guidelines and only needs a certificate of appropriateness to move forward because a small portion of the property is in the downtown historic district, according to David S. Dwyer, managing director of Atlas Realty Advisors, GEM’s local partner. It will include 50,000 square feet of commercial space on the first floor and apartments (aimed at professionals, not students) with up to 292 bedrooms. Parking will be underground and in the deck across the street. “It’s an opportunity to have a true urban living experience that we don’t think is available for anyone [in Athens] right now,� Dwyer says. Combined with other residential developments planned or under construction on Thomas, West Broad and Oconee streets, there

If that’s the case, Michael Wegner, your dream could come true! Wegner penned a column for last week’s Flagpole arguing that the Electoral College disenfranchises voters who don’t live in swing states. If Obama wins reelection while losing the popular vote, Berlon says he expects “a big push� to get rid of the Electoral College. He also passed along an alarming rumor: Democratic voters are being told that if they vote for Obama, they will automatically cast a straight party-line ballot. That’s not the case; you have to vote on each race individually. “People need to know you have to finish the drill,� Berlon says. Early voting ends Friday, Nov. 2, so get your butt over to the Board of Elections, City Hall or the Classic Center. Election Supervisor Gail Schrader says it’s B-U-S-Y. They’ve been averaging 800 voters a day. While you’re there, keep in mind that Charles Darwin’s facetious campaign against Bible-thumping U.S. Rep. Paul Broun (R-Pit of Hell) is gaining momentum. Local activist Tim Denson, who is dressing as the discoverer of evolution for Halloween, believes Darwin could get 5,000 votes, despite being a British citizen and, well, long deceased. “I’m dead, but Paul Broun’s brain-dead, so it evens out,� Denson says. “I don’t have a pulse. He doesn’t have a brain.� On Election Night, Nov. 6, Clarke County Democrats will be busting out the bubbly or drowning their sorrows on the Georgia Theatre roof. Republicans will be at Buffalo’s. Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

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Low-income Athens residents over the age Citing budget constraints, University of of 65 can get help with their heating bills Georgia President Michael Adams withdrew an starting Nov. 1. The Low Income Heating unpopular proposal last week to close Legion Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, will be Pool and build a new pool near the intramural open to the general public on Dec. 3. fields at Lake Herrick. Clarke County residents can call 1-800-822Adams has acknowledged that outcry over 0179 to schedule an appointment to apply closing Legion Pool caught him by surprise, for the program, and Oconee County residents but he cited money, not community opposican call 706-424-2866. Appointments for tion, as the reason he backed down. Clarke County residents will be held at the “Questions have been raised about the Classic Center Nov. 26, 27 & 28 for the elderly efficacy of the plan in these challenging and Dec. 17, 18 & 19 for the general pubtimes, and building a pool in this economic lic, according to Stormi Darnell, community climate may be seen as frivolous,” he wrote resource coordinator for the nonprofit Ninth to University System Chancellor Hank Huckaby District Opportunity, Inc. in a letter dated Oct. 17 Darnell said she will see “Building a pool in this and released to the media Oconee County residents Oct. 22. every Thursday at Campus Adams, who is retiring economic climate may View Church of Christ on in June, said he’ll “let the be seen as frivolous.” South Lumpkin Street. next president grapple with Applicants should bring this matter as he or she verification of citizenship, such as a driver’s begins the next phase of master planning for license or other state-issued ID; Social the campus.” Security cards for all family members; proof But he continued to make the case for of income, such as pay stubs or welfare docudemolishing Legion Pool in his letter to ments, for all family members; and their most Huckaby. He argued that the Lumpkin Street recent heating bill. pool, on the outskirts of campus when the People who earn less than twice the povAmerican Legion built it in 1935, is now in erty line are eligible for the program. The the congested heart of campus, and that stumaximum monthly income to qualify is $1,749 dents whose fees pay for its upkeep are underfor a single person; $2,287 for two people; utilitizing it. “This, I believe, is ultimately a $2,826 for a family of three; $3,364 for a fam- matter of appropriate use of student fees and, ily of four; $3,902 for a family of five; $4,440 perhaps more importantly, a matter of the for a family of six; and $4,541 for a family of highest and best use of land which lies adjaseven. cent to academic and residential facilities.” LIHEAP pays $310 to $350 toward heatUGA’s plan, unveiled in July, called for ing bills, whether gas or electric. Although turning Legion Pool into greenspace that this winter is expected to be mild, the money would one day be surrounded by new dorms could go fast. Congress has appropriated $3.5 or academic buildings. The $2.6 million new billion, the same amount as last year, but it’s pool would have been funded by student fees, down from $5.1 billion in 2010. reserves and the UGA Athletic Association and included student-friendly modern ameniBlake Aued news@flagpole.com ties like a bubble bench and infinity edge.

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Critics—including the state historic preservation office and many UGA faculty and staff who frequent the pool—questioned the expense when repairs would cost less than a fifth of demolition and new construction, according to a university estimate. “The narrative indicates renovation costs of $490,000 but provides no context, including why it has been determined to be a not costeffective candidate for repair, and considering reference to future construction of a pool elsewhere on campus, how repair costs compare to the cost of the replacement facility,” Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer David Crass wrote in July. A 2011 audit by pool experts CounsilmanHunsaker found that Legion Pool needs about 20 repairs to bring it up to modern standards, including a new floor and filtration system. It leaks 24,000 gallons per day, and the yearly

water bill is $10,000. But the university has no plans to repair the pool. “It will operate as it has been,” said Vice President for Public Affairs Tom Jackson. Although the historic pool’s final fate is still up in the air, local activists praised Adams’ decision to back off. “This is a real victory for the Athens/UGA community and for the moral and legal obligations of UGA for proper stewardship of its historic properties,” pro-pool activists Grady Thrasher, Kathy Prescott and Sara Baker said in a statement. Another issue also remains: UGA still lacks a historic preservation plan as required by state law. Administrators say they don’t need one because they’re good stewards, but critics say a plan could have prevented the Legion Pool controversy. Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

capitol impact Deal Gambles With the Lottery In the 20 years since it began operations, the Georgia Lottery has had only two full-time directors. The state has been lucky that both directors had previous experience with state lotteries and knew how to run a multi-billiondollar gaming operation. Rebecca Paul had been in charge of the Florida Lottery before Gov. Zell Miller appointed her to start the Georgia version. She was replaced in 2003 by Margaret DeFrancisco, who had run the New York State Lottery for several years. When DeFrancisco last summer announced her plans to retire, you would have expected the lottery board to launch a nationwide search to recruit someone with comparable experience to replace her. That did not happen. Gov. Nathan Deal informed lottery board members he wanted his budget director, Debbie Dlugolenski Alford, to get that job. Although one board member resigned in protest, Alford was eventually approved as the new president, despite her lack of any track record in running a state lottery. This is not an ordinary government job where you can plug in a bureaucrat without worrying about whether the agency will continue to function. A state lottery is a big-money enterprise that depends on people being persuaded to keep buying tickets every week. You need someone in charge who knows how to pick the right mix of lottery games and market those games to the folks most likely to buy tickets. The need to maximize lottery revenues has become especially urgent in recent years, because of the growing demand for HOPE scholarship grants for college students. Deal has already signed legislation reducing HOPE benefits, because the lottery, for all its success, couldn’t generate enough money to handle the growing number of students who qualify for the grants. If lottery revenues stop growing under the new president, then Deal has created a

huge political problem for himself just as he prepares to run for another term as governor in 2014. DeFrancisco tried to warn the lottery board and the governor about the importance of hiring a qualified person to replace her as president. “The learning curve is too steep and the changes coming too rapidly to have a rookie at the helm of one of the world’s most successful and largest lotteries,” she said in her retirement letter. “She’s one of the most intelligent, hardestworking and committed government employees with whom I’ve ever worked,” Deal said after the appointment of Alford was finalized. “She’ll go to work every day fighting to increase revenues for our HOPE and pre-K students in Georgia.” Let’s agree that Alford is a dedicated person who will work however many hours it takes to keep the lottery operating efficiently. Some jobs still require more than just a willingness to work long hours—they require a person to have the experience to know do the job right. Let’s imagine that the military put me in charge of a bomb disposal unit. I can guarantee you that I would work as hard as I could to make sure no bombs exploded, but I do not know anything about disarming explosive devices. The chances are very good that one of them would blow up in my face. I hope that the new lottery director has the necessary skills to persuade people to keep buying those tickets and pumping revenue into the pre-K and HOPE scholarship programs. Those are good programs that serve a lot of Georgians. If worse comes to worst, and lottery revenues should fall off, then the whole thing could blow up in Nathan Deal’s face, just when he’s trying to persuade voters to re-elect him. Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com

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he Affordable Care Act is expected to expand birth control options, but in the meantime women with inadequate health insurance coverage struggle to pay for contraception. One of them is Jillian Musso, a graduate of Louisiana State University, who moved to Athens with her boyfriend a few months ago. “I’m insured to the point of hospitalization, as like in the case of a car crash,” says Musso. But this kind of “catastrophic” insurance is no help when it comes to preventing pregnancy. Musso used to be on her family’s comprehensive health insurance plan, but this came to an end after her stepfather suffered a stroke. The cost of her birth control pills rose when she got her own insurance plan.

services are affordable. “We operate on a sliding scale. You pay based upon your income,” Massengill says. So, a patient who earns a substantial income may full price for a PAP smear or a specific type of contraception, but a patient with an income that’s small enough wouldn’t pay anything for those services. Currently, the county health department has very few patients who pay full price, but even full price is still heavily subsidized by the government. “Seven dollars is the most you would spend on a pack of pills,” she says. “Twenty-five dollars is the most anyone would pay for the Depo-Provera shot.” The types of contraceptives available at any given time depends on what the govern-

“When I first started taking birth control, I was 16. It was $25 with co-pay when I was still on my parents’ insurance,” says Musso. “My [new plan] doesn’t cover birth control, even for medical reasons and not just contraceptives, so now it costs $73 a month for the cheapest one. I can’t afford $75 for birth control every month. It’s one third of my rent. It’s crazy.” When Musso decided to move to Athens, she was forced to look for other, cheaper avenues for getting birth control. “I have six months worth of samples, because my family doctor felt really bad for me, and sort of just gave them to me under the table,” says Musso. “I have not thought of looking in Athens for birth control… but when the time comes, and I can’t get any more from my old doctor, I’ll have to figure out somewhere to go. I’ll use the Internet or something.” In fact, Musso won’t have to look far, because she can get help from the AthensClarke County Health Department (ACCHD), located at 345 North Harris St., just off the intersection of Hancock and Milledge avenues. Registered Nurse Marcia Massengill is the County Nurse Manager for the ACCHD, which is the largest health department in the 10-county district. “We want women to be getting quality health care,” says Massengill. “We want to serve Athens-Clarke County folks.” The health department’s family planning program provides an array of women’s health services including comprehensive exams, contraception, immunizations and STI treatments. There’s even a free condom dispenser, located at adult eye-level, beside the building’s front door. For uninsured women, like Musso, these

ment currently subsidizes. Despite this limitation, the health department has “several different types of pills, shots, IUDs and implants,” like Nexplanon, one of the newest implants offered by the clinic. “Nexplanon is a three-year implant placed in the arm,” says Massengill. “It’s more effective at preventing pregnancy than female sterilization.” Nexplanon costs $779 at a local CVS, but at the health department, patients would, at most, pay a fraction of that price. The health department strives to serve all women who need family-planning services. “We don’t have the funding to take care of everyone, but we will never turn away someone who cannot prove their citizenship,” says Massengill. “We will never turn away someone who cannot prove their income.” This resource could prove to be invaluable for women like Musso, whose limited income has limited her birth control choices. Massengill understands that if women don’t know what the options are, they may feel they have none at all. “What else am I supposed to do?” says Musso. “It’s the last day of my pack, if I don’t have some tomorrow or the next day, it’s so stressful to think, ‘Wow. I skipped a day of birth control… maybe I’m pregnant now.’” Andrea Feminella For more information about the Athens-Clarke County Health Department, or to make an appointment, call 706-389-6921. You can also find information on their website, http://publichealthathens.com/ clarke_county.htm.

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athens rising What’s Up in New Development available for downtown stores’ customers and reducing traffic. Cars coming in from the Loop won’t even touch a surface street; they can come directly in and out of the lot without dealing with the intersection. It should lighten the burden on neighborhoods near downtown to provide parking on their streets. This lot can also function as a central meeting place for carpooling, even to places away from downtown. The area will be outfitted with security cameras, putting even the most over-protective car owners (like me) at ease. Bike lockers and racks will be on site. The lot can also provide parking for Greenway access, including the much buzzed-about Greenway expansion that will run south from Carr’s Hill. For me, public transportation is more than simply a means for getting from one place to another. It’s a shared experience where I encounter my fellow Athenians and gain a feel for the fabric of the community. My bus-riding experience has led me to appreciate the diverKellan Lyman

Two more months to go until the new Oconee Street park-and-ride lot will be complete! What a great new asset. With its convenient location just off the Loop at Exit 8, it will be a welcome new part of the transit equation. I, for one, am greatly looking forward to the accessibility to downtown when driving in from the Eastside and am thrilled about the environmentally conscious steps taken in its design and construction. The park-and-ride lot is great for the environment. It is expected to reduce car trips (in length and number) and increase ridership on the Athens Transit system. This will reduce pollution and inner-city congestion if enough people take advantage of it. Initially, six buses will serve the soon-to-be open stop each hour (three going to downtown and three coming from downtown). There’s even talk of a potential circulator bus to run directly between downtown and the lot, although there’s no funding for it for the time being.

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The park-and-ride lot under construction at Oconee Street and the Loop. Parking will be free, then a quick trip on a bus or—if you’re like me and enjoy walking—a 15-minute stroll using the new pedestrian crosswalks, will lead you to your downtown destination. And it will do so in a much more convenient fashion than circling downtown to look for parking, stopping every two blocks at a red light and later having to remember to keep the meter fed. The park-and-ride will be an example of environmentally friendly design and will incorporate many green features. Solar-powered LED lighting is being installed, as opposed to traditional energy-consuming fluorescents. Only about 30 LED lights will do the work of 130 fluorescents. Oh, and it is about $450,000 less expensive than the traditional option. The site also features a rain garden, a landscaping area that collects runoff (thus reducing erosion, pollution and flooding in surrounding areas) to water plants. This will improve the aesthetic appeal without requiring artificial irrigation. And, of course, there is a stormwater system in place to filter water and prevent contaminated runoff. There are already other safeguards against runoff in place, too. Cars will park on pervious concrete that, unlike impervious surfaces, allows oil, antifreeze or whatever else leaks out to sink beneath the top layer to a filtration system. This space can serve as a commuter lot for downtown employees, leaving more parking

sity of our community. Even now, although I have a car, I still enjoy taking the bus. Not only am I able to enjoy a short walk to the bus stop and then to my destination, but I also have an opportunity to interact with fellow bus-riders and gain a new appreciation for our city, not to mention reducing my carbon footprint and saving money. The shared experience builds community, and I encourage everyone to use transit, even if it’s only on occasion. This development will enhance the downtown district’s attractiveness as a place to shop, dine and spend leisure time, making it as appealing as other districts with plentiful parking. Furthermore, I am thrilled with the environmentally conscious design. This project can serve as an example for other cities to emulate and for us as a guide to further improve our transportation system. Perhaps if people were more cognizant of the fact that driving their car costs 60 cents per mile in gas, maintenance and depreciation, and puts about a pound of pollutants into the air, they might give mass transit another look. Let’s take advantage of this readily available parking and improving public transit system for our own convenience and to set an example that is sustainable and builds community. Kellan Lyman

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stonishing. Remarkable. Sinister. Those are words that come up again and again when confronting the wave of voter identification laws that has swept through more than 30 Republican-dominated state legislatures, including Georgia’s, in recent years. The measures sound innocuous enough: When a voter shows up to the polls on Election Day, he or she must present a valid photo ID in order to cast a ballot. The goal, proponents say, is to combat inperson voter fraud—claiming to be someone you’re not and entering a vote in their name. But study after study, including an exhaustive investigation by the Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has found almost no evidence that in-person voter fraud occurs. Culling through 5,000 documents over 10 weeks, the News21 project found only 10 cases of inperson voter fraud since 2000: about one case for every 15 million eligible voters. Requiring state or federally issued ID at the polls has been repeatedly shown by independent analyses to impose a disproportionate burden on very specific demographics: the poor, the elderly, students and people of color. In Georgia, only 91 percent of black youth have a photo ID, according to a University of Chicago study that estimates 26,000 to 73,000 Georgia voters will be disenfranchised as a result of the voter ID law. “We’ve heard it time and time again; it really is a solution in search of a problem,” says Stephen Spaulding, Washington D.C.based staff counsel for the nonprofit citizen’s lobby group Common Cause. “This threatens everyone’s right to a free and fair election.”

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ID law, passed in March 2012, Applewhite could not obtain the required identification to participate at the polls. Her case, and the case of others similarly affected by the law, was taken up by civil rights groups like the ACLU. On Oct. 2, Judge Robert Simpson granted the preliminary injunction, allowing people like Applewhite to vote in the 2012 election without photo ID. Barring any further litigation, Pennsylvania voters will be required to present photo ID in future elections. Strict voter ID laws could effectively disenfranchise millions of voters if adopted nationwide. As many as 11 percent of adult U.S. citizens do not have any form of government-issued photo identification, accounting for more than 21 million people,

of getting those documents; there’s the expense—especially in rural areas—of making the trip to get the ID. This notion that these IDs are ‘free’ does not pass the smell test.” But it’s on that notion that voter ID laws have been ruled constitutional. Indiana’s restrictive voter ID law, which is seen as the test case for similar laws nationwide, was upheld by the United States Supreme Court in 2008 because it was not found to be burdensome to voters. “Clearly that’s not the case,” Spaulding says. Georgia Democrats lost in state court when they challenged Georgia’s 2005 voter ID law, but the Pennsylvania ruling and others have emboldened them to try again in federal court.

according to figures from the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University. “These ID laws, and this notion that they don’t impose a cost on citizens is farcical,” Spaulding says. “We know that in some states it costs money to get documents and get an ID. There are a number of voters who are in a catch-22: they’re 90 years old; they were born at home with a midwife and they don’t have a birth certificate. There’s the expense

They have six or seven potential plaintiffs, including people who are in their 80s, don’t drive and would have to pay for a copy of their birth certificates to get a photo ID, which amounts to a poll tax, state party chairman Mike Berlon says. One man’s records were destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. “After the election, we’ll sit down and decide who has the most compelling story and where to bring the case,” Berlon says.

Barred at the Ballot Box If there’s anyone approximating a symbol of what’s wrong with what are referred to as “restrictive” or “strict” photo ID laws, it’s Viviette Applewhite. At 93 years old, Applewhite is an African-American Pennsylvanian who marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. and has cast her ballot in almost every election since the 1960s. Her purse was stolen years ago, and with it her Social Security card. Since she was adopted as a child, the name on her birth certificate differed from that used on other official documents. Her adoption itself lacked any kind of record. Under Pennsylvania’s voter

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It doesn’t take much analysis to figure out the upshot of proliferating voter ID requirements: fewer seniors, students, people of color and low-wage earners at the polls. And it doesn’t take much to see who would most benefit from a whiter, more middle-age, affluent electorate. “I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the legislators carrying these bills are not Democrats,” says Lisa Graves, executive director of the nonprofit watchdog group Center for Media and Democracy. This newest push to limit the franchise traces its roots to the 1990s and the enactment of the National Voter Registration Act, or “Motor Voter,” under President Bill Clinton. The measure did exactly what its name implies: made it easier for voters to register. African-Americans, particularly, registered in high numbers, Graves says, prompting backlash among conservative states. “In response to that law, Southern states started proposing changes to the laws to make it harder to register. Those bills went nowhere; they were perceived as racist… and sort of languished for a number of years,” she says. Then came the election of President George W. Bush, “and the right wing started pushing this theme of voter fraud,” Graves says. “U.S. attorneys were fired because they didn’t do enough to assert non-existent voter fraud.” Despite pressure from the new Bush administration, strict voter ID laws remained few and far between, with only Indiana and Georgia enacting restrictive ID measures in 2005. But, Graves says, “these things were bubbling.” When Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election, it was in large part due to huge voter turnout in cities and among students and African-Americans. Republicans, having lost the White House, also found their party losing ground in state legislatures. According to data compiled by Project21, 62 voter ID bills have been introduced in 37 state legislatures since 2009. A handful of states have active, strict photo ID laws for voters and more than a dozen others are pending— either hung up in court, awaiting preclearance from the Department of Justice or too recently enacted to be in effect. “It’s remarkable,” says Jennie Bowser, senior fellow with the National Conference

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The Bill Mill ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, is nothing less than a shadow lawmaking body that draws its strength from an ocean of corporate money, critics say. If the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United can be said to have opened the flood gates to corporate cash in American politics, then ALEC is trying to turn on the flood. “ALEC isn’t simply a think tank or a gathering of lawmakers, it is a corporate-funded operation that pushes a corporate message and a conservative message,� says Graves, who published 800 internal documents on the website AlecExposed.org proving ALEC’s cloaked hand in crafting “model legislation� for statehouses around the country. A call to ALEC’s media relations representative for this story went unanswered, but the organization describes its ideological bent online as a “nonpartisan individual membership organization of state legislators which favors federalism and conservative public policy solutions.� Registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501c3 nonprofit, ALEC boasts around 2,000 member legislators—the vast majority being Republicans—who pay a nominal fee for membership, and upwards of 300 corporate and other private-sector members who pony up between $7,000 and $25,000 for the privilege of getting together with sympathetic lawmakers at lavish retreats. Broken up into task forces focused on various aspects of public policy—from education to courts to the environment—ALEC members, both from the public and private sectors, get together and write model bills which are then voted on and, if ratified, carried home by ALEC legislators for introduction in their respective states. The strategy has been successful. ALEC brags on its website that each year about 1,000 bills it wrote or inspired end up getting introduced in the states, with an average 20 percent becoming law. Despite this, and even though the organization has been active for nearly 40 years—it was established in 1973 by arch conservative Paul Weyrich, who also started the Heritage Foundation—ALEC has remained largely under the radar. Nonetheless, its impact on policy in the states reads like a greatest hits compilation of the most controversial bills in recent history. They include the Florida “stand your ground� legislation made infamous by the Trayvon Martin shooting, state-based efforts at overturning or circumventing the Affordable Care Act, and recent measures limiting teacher union powers and handing portions of student instruction over to for-profit education companies. Even Arizona’s hotly-contested immigration law—SB1070—started life as an ALEC-approved “model� bill. “There’s a whole set of bills that are advancing that corporate agenda to privatize prisons, privatize education, and by privatize I mean profitize,� Graves says.

Profit over Democracy ALEC raked in more than $21.6 million from corporations (with members including Exxon Mobil, Altria, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer),

foundations like none other than the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation and nonprofits including the NRA, Goldwater Institute and Family Research Council, according to its IRS filings. In all, private-sector contributions account for nearly 98 percent of ALEC’s funding. In exchange for these hefty, though tax deductible, donations, ALEC’s private sector members get to ensure that individual pieces of ALEC legislation, by and large, serve a narrow band of very specific corporate interests: education measures benefit for-profit education firms and harm unions; health care measures benefit insurance companies and drug manufacturers; tort reforms benefit corporations in general by limiting their liability to consumers. More “insidious,� as Graves puts it, is ALEC’s drive against voting rights. “It’s deeply cynical and quite sinister—an outlandish effort by ALEC and others to make it harder for Americans to vote,� she says. “It’s possible that these measures remove maybe 1 percent from the pool of votes that would be part of the election. You still have an election, but you’ve shaved off this percentage; you have the appearance that you have an election.� Analysis by Project21 found that more than half of the 62 strict ID bills introduced in legislatures since 2009 were based on (or copied from) ALEC’s sample voter ID bill, which was ratified by the group’s membership that same year. These measures serve no particular business master; rather, they strike at the final weapon the public possesses to stem the tide of corporate-crafted legislation: access to the ballot box. “The essence of a democracy, and the essence of a representative democracy in the United States, is that we elect people to represent people,� Graves says. “The question is whether our representatives are going to represent us, or if they’re going to represent the interests of global corporations and, in some cases with ALEC, foreign corporations.� As for why big business would support limiting the franchise, the equation breaks down pretty simply: corporations want to bring down barriers to doing business, and Republicans are more than happy to oblige. If Republicans don’t win elections, then corporations don’t see those barriers lifted. The solution: eliminate the competition. If voting rights get in the way, well, like the notorious mob accountant Otto Berman once said, “Nothing personal. It’s just business.� “The core interest in the suppression that’s going on is partisan, it’s not racial,� says Alexander Keyssar, professor of history and social policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. “If African-Americans voted predominately Republican, or 50/50 Republican, I don’t think their neighborhoods would be targeted for suppressive efforts. I think that it’s a community that now votes 95 percent Democrat and if you want to knock out Democrat interests, that’s a good place to start.� In April, Common Cause filed a whistleblower complaint with the IRS alleging that ALEC’s lobbying activities make it ineligible for 501c3 nonprofit status. “It’s also about making sure that these really important, fundamental debates happen in the open,� says Nick Surgey, general counsel for Common Cause. “We got into looking at ALEC out of a concern that corporations have too powerful a role in our political system; they have a disproportionate power in the legislatures for a variety of reasons, and ALEC really seems to be the epitome of that.� Zach Hagadone This article is reprinted with permission from Boise Weekly in Idaho. Flagpole City Editor Blake Aued contributed reporting.

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UGA’s African Studies Turns 25

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1987, a few UGA faculty members, some of African origin, some not, made a short list of others on campus who might be interested in sharing ideas and research about African issues. The informal group has since grown into the African Studies Institute, now offering classes in African culture, languages and an African Studies minor. This month, it celebrates 25 years of growth—gradual growth. “It’s easy to get anything going until you ask for money,� laughs Jack Houston. Houston, an assistant professor of Agriculture, is the longest-serving member of the African Studies Institute, has twice been its interim director and was closely involved in planning the anniversary celebration.

The first evening of events celebrating 25 years of African Studies kicks off on Nov. 1 at the University Theatre with the play The Darker Face of the Earth—written by the first African-American U.S. Poet Laureate, Rita Dove—which runs through Nov. 11. Many of the anniversary events are being held in conjunction with the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival that begins two days later (see the opposite page), featuring an address from current U.S. Poet Laureate, Natasha Trethewey, the second African-American person to hold the title. Among the lectures, cultural events and meet-and-greets scheduled to celebrate the anniversary, the institute will host a two-day international conference Nov. 8–10

African Studies Institute Director Akinloye Ojo delivers the annual Darl Snyder lecture.

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“It was largely just an interest group [at in the Richard B. Russell Building Special first], and we met three or four times a year Collections Libraries. Titled “Africa and its just to exchange what was happening with Diaspora: Expressions of Indigenous and Local our research and what direction we might Knowledge,â€? the conference has attracted a take,â€? he says. “Within two or or three years, panel of ambassadors from several African we decided that it would be in our collective nations, including Cote D’Ivoire, Lesotho, best interest to‌ put African languages and Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania and African studies into the undergraduate proZimbabwe, to discuss the African continent grams at the university and expand the vision and the African diaspora. Renowned poet and of how our students would understand Africa scholar Tanure Ojaide, professor of Africana better.â€? studies at the University of North Carolina at Although African Studies is still a minor Charlotte, will deliver the keynote address on section of area studies at UGA, the institute Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. NO PASSES ACCEPTED FOR THIS hopes ENGAGEMENT has been able toSORRY, keep respected researchers Houston the celebration will attract on the faculty and make an international name more students to African Studies and highlight for itself, thanks in large part to the success the immense cultural richness and influence of many grant proposals written by the small of Africa. staff over the years. The university has been “We are making African Studies a visible partially funding salaries for some time, but in and separate section and not just a course 2001, the African Studies program was granted under geography or history,â€? he says. institute status, a distinction that allowed the After 25 heavily awarded years, the instifaculty to apply for larger educational grants tute is asking UGA for something: an African and expand the research opportunities for Studies major. Houston believes the change, graduate students working with the program. which must pass the university’s administraSince 1987, grant proposals have earned the tive scrutiny, may come to fruition as soon institute over $1.5 million in outside money. as next year, and is even hoping for graduate “What started in the anthropology departprograms in African Studies. ment with a faculty interest group has “As things grow, things grow, so long as blossomed into one of the leading African you’re looking forward and putting forward Studies Institutes in the Southeast and the new programs and expanding ideas; yes, it nation,â€? says African Studies Institute Director continues to grow,â€? says Houston. “But it has Akinloye Ojo. to be exciting and beneficial to the students.â€? “We wanted to get outside research funding for students and for enlarging the idea Sydney Slotkin of learning more about Africa because of the situation of Atlanta: how it’s kind of a major The anniversary events begin Nov. 1 and continue international trade position, and because of through Nov. 15. All events are free and open to the the heritage of Georgia being quite largely public, and can be viewed at afrstu.uga.edu/newsfrom the African continent,â€? adds Houston. events/25-years-african-studies-uga.

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Spotlight on the Arts

From Béla Fleck to Blue Man Group It’s

no secret that Athens is known and loved for its art The scheduled events include lectures, dance and theater and Visual Arts Complex opened in 1996, there was a weekscene. The only mystery is why we so often forget performances, book signings, concerts, film screenings and long celebration, and when the Lamar Dodd School of Art just how much is going on in this town, particularly on UGA’s poetry readings. Special guest performances include Béla Fleck moved to the arts complex in 2008, there was a four-day festicampus. Between the various departments, venues, events and and the Marcus Roberts Trio and Blue Man Group, both preval. But Spotlight on the Arts involves more campus units and publications, the on-campus art scene is bustling. sented by the Performing Arts Center; the latter is co-presented more events than either of those.” Last year alone, the Hugh Hodgson School of Music by the Classic Center, where it will be held. In an event committed to shedding light on the overlooked hosted world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and London’s Royal Other highlights include a University Theatre production of wealth of UGA creativity, the festival will proudly and aptly Philharmonic Orchestra; the Georgia Museum of Art saw nearly Rita Dove’s play The Darker Face of the Earth, concerts by the present a screening of Somebodies, an independent film writ60,000 visitors and extended its certifiably sustainable develAtlanta Symphony Orchestra, performances of choreography ten and directed by and starring UGA Grady College graduate, opment to make room for its growing collection; the Lamar by UGA dance majors and the opening of a Jack Davis exhibi- Hadjii. Somebodies was warmly received at the Sundance Film Dodd School of Art ranked 22nd overall in U.S. News and World tion at the Georgia Museum of Art, as well as an exhibition Festival and transformed into a sitcom for BET, but never saw Report’s survey of graduate programs and seventh in printby BFA students in the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Jack Davis commercial theater distribution. And although the movie was making, in particular; Chet Walker, the Tony award-winning and Alex Murawski, a LDSOA professor, will sign the recently filmed in Athens, it never had an Athens screening—until creator of the musical Fosse, guest now. The screening will be presented by directed Chicago for University Theatre; the Harry and Jane Willson Center for the dance department engaged with the Humanities and the Arts at Ciné on Nov. community through its Community Dance 7 at 7 p.m. Hadjii, as well as co-star Day Celebration; and The Georgia Review Kaira Akita, will be on hand to introduce received 10 awards from the Magazine the film and entertain a Q&A session Association of the Southeast. Across afterwards. the board, the achievements of the art Along with its diverse array of events, departments, directors, faculty, staff and the festival will also provide a rare insight students are nearly as innumerable as they into what goes on in the art departments are frequent. with various “open door” opportunities, In an effort to heighten student and including open dance classes and open community engagement with the arts on house days at The Georgia Review. campus, the UGA Arts Council was formed “We are trying in multiple ways to open in October 2011. The council consists our doors to the campus and the comof faculty and staff members across the munity during this arts festival,” Monson artistic disciplines and is backed by the says. “There are open houses that are Office of the Provost. being held in each of the arts units where “The goal is to raise awareness of the people can go and kind of see a rehearsal role of the arts on campus and in the or people painting or something like that community,” says Dr. Dale Monson, the An exhibition of renowned illustrator Jack Davis’ work is on display at the Georgia Museum of Art, Nov. 3 through Jan. 6. and tour our facilities. We’re trying to help Director of the Hugh Hodgson School of people understand who we are and what Music and a member of the UGA Arts Council. “So, it isn’t just published book Jack Davis: Drawing American Popular Culture we do and how we do that and why this is important.” on campus; we’re also reaching out to the community in a vari- at the GMOA on Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. There will also be a recepAs the inaugural event approaches, excitement builds ety of ways… to promote and focus on the contribution that tion to celebrate the mural “Doors” by acclaimed local artist among the members of the UGA Arts Council, not only for this the arts make to our university and community life.” Art Rosenbaum at the Richard B. Russell Building, Special year’s festival but also for what may come. As its first major task, the Arts Council planned Spotlight Collections Libraries on Nov. 5, 5:50–7 p.m. U.S. Poet Laureate “We are all waiting to see how it goes,” says Monson. “We’re on the Arts, a nine-day-long festival (Nov. 3–11) celebrating Natasha Trethewey will speak Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel, hoping that there will be a huge public response, that it will the exceptional arts programming on campus. delivering the UGA Charter Lecture as one of the signature be enthusiastic and people will respond well to it, and if that “The idea was to ‘spotlight’ the performing, visual and literevents during the Spotlight on the Arts festival. A public recep- happens, we will probably try to go down this road again some ary arts at UGA during this time frame,” says Sharron Hannon, tion in Demosthenian Hall will immediately follow her address. time soon.” Director of Public Relations for Academic Affairs who is coordiThe festival is noteworthy not only for the caliber of its pernating promotional activities for the event. “The Arts Council formances and programs, but also for its breadth of coverage Jodi Murphy units have planned more than 50 events, and student groups across campus and into the community. have scheduled several more ‘impromptu’ performances, about “This is the biggest arts festival at the university in the 24 To view the Spotlight on the Arts’ extensive schedule of events, please which we’ll be sharing details on Facebook and Twitter.” years I’ve worked here,” Hannon says. “When the Performing visit arts.uga.edu/about/schedule.

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ere are this year’s winners of Flagpole’s Scary Story Contest. The voting among them was close. First place goes to Erin Lovett for her surrealistic tale of campaign postcards gone wrong. Jim Baird’s chilling account of infected cell phones edged into second place barely ahead of Philip Weinrich’s dark tale of bloody political debate. We had 10 entries in all, not as many as usual but all strong. All the stories are posted online at www.flagpole.com for you to read and judge for yourself. As usual, former Athenian Jason Crosby supplied the illustration. Thanks to everybody who participated!

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al Chapman knocked politely on the door of a slanting old mill house in New Town. He was near the end of his door-to-door circuit for the day, which he completed on foot, handing out information and trying to win over one of Georgia’s most liberal counties. Chapman was a tall but unimposing man. His face was kind, and he exaggerated his smile when he campaigned. He knew this would be his year. America was fed up with Obama and the liberal agenda, and he saw himself winning the State Rep race as clearly as he could see Romney being sworn into the presidency. The end of the campaign road was near, and Chapman held a stack of glossy postcards that bore his photograph and campaign logo in vivid color. He had just had the cards printed off that morning, trying Bel-Jean first but finding the store oddly dark inside and the front door locked; unheard of on a Monday. He was about to head home when by happy coincidence he suddenly noticed a second copy shop, which he had somehow managed to ignore in his two decades of living in Athens, GA. Nestled between Bel-Jean and a brightly-colored taco joint, the storefront was scarcely the dusty shadow of a copy shop— butcher paper over the windows, and an odd chemical smell coming from within—but he was so relieved at his luck that he didn’t once question the sudden appearance of the dimly lit shop. In fact, as he left with his stack of campaign postcards under his arm, he didn’t even notice the lights inside Bel-Jean as they flickered to life, the employees hard at work as if they’d been there for hours… A young man answered the door at the slanting mill house, looking as if he had just woken up, though it was late afternoon. “Hello!” Chapman began, “I’m Cal Chapman, and I’m running to be your state representative! Can I tell you a little bit about my campaign?” The boy looked uneasy and mumbled something about being very busy. Not completely losing hope, Chapman at least managed to pass him one of his postcards. The young man glanced once from the real Chapman to the photograph on the card, as if to verify, before closing the door in his face. Once inside, the boy sloppily tore the card in half before tossing it in the trash. It was more or less like that all day on the New Town circuit. A few houses down, a woman handed the card to her toddler, who began gnawing on the bottom half. A group of giggly girls began to scribble on the card with a leaky ballpoint pen, blacking out Chapman’s front teeth to create a hillbilly caricature. All over town, Chapman’s smiling face was vandalized, ripped, tossed and forgotten.

“I should have expected as much,” Chapman thought to himself as he trudged home through downtown. The sun was setting, painting the skyline the deep purple of a new bruise, and Chapman stopped in front of City Hall, the very building that had inspired him to go into politics, as he felt a sudden cramp in his side. He cringed as the pain tore through his side, and took a seat on the hall’s stone steps to rest, but rather than subsiding, the pain shot down Chapman’s leg, his left foot throbbing so badly that he had to take off his shoe. As he did, he found his sock soaked in blood. “What the he--” he began to curse, when a force like a bolt of lightning knocked his head forward. Chapman spit up blood and watched his two front teeth clatter down the steps before him like two crooked, bloody dice. “WHU THE FUH?” he cried, his mouth swollen and bleeding. He looked down at his arms, on which black ink was seeping from his pores like blood. He tried to stand, and his legs collapsed as if his bones were soggy paper, sending his body toppling down the granite stairs.

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He screamed out for help as everything suddenly went black. “Am I dead?” he thought. Then an awful thought occurred to him, and he reached, trembling, up towards his eyes… A week later, at his wake, Chapman’s friends and family stood stunned around his closed coffin. No one could explain his gruesome death, but they all agreed that it was a shame. So young, and he had put so much of himself into his campaign… Erin Lovett

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e, the last we know of the not infected, are huddled here beneath a ghostly moon on the rooftop patio of the Georgia Theatre, the door down barred and the elevator wedged shut, listening to the echoes of desperate footfalls of the last of the unfortunate on the deserted streets and sidewalks below. It is the night of the recently traditional “Wild Rumpus” along the Athens streets, and this night is more eerie and

frightening than anyone would ever expect. The 2012 election cycle turned at an increasingly dizzying pace until, like the tigers circling Sambo’s tree of refuge, the events churned into a buttery blend that might be just right for a stack of post-Halloween flapjacks, had it not gone rancid. It turned out that the denial of a proposed bio-terror weapons facility near Athens was skirted by planners who, having failed at daylight approval, surreptitiously built and installed the facility anyway. They had learned from Iraq’s Saddam Hussein how to build mobile facilities to pursue their heinous ends, disguising a fleet of minilabs as fairgrounds funnelcake wagons that dished the sweets out the front and death and destruction out the back and sides. For years, certain rightwing researchers aligned with the lab had been seeking to imprint a virus with a DNA sequencing that would impose on the specimen a cold and hard-hearted, avaricious and vengeful view of the world around it, a squinteyed and pursed-lipped pointyfacedness, carefully engineered by a cadre of conservative “think-tanks.” During the last year, their research took an unexpected lurch toward more evil ends, resulting in an odd leap of mutation from bio-to-techno that baffled the best minds. Strangely, the virus transmits by means of cell phone signals. The mutated virus escaped from one of the wagons on a dark night at one of dozens of operative sites, thought to be in or near Athens. Within the month or so between fair time and election time, it infected almost every person in the nation. The infection replaces all properties in an individual genome that define one as “human,” with replicant ones describable only as “zomboid,” along with the typical insatiable appetite for human flesh. Besides that feature, the virus enables every device it infects with the capacity to call forth all of the device owner’s ancestry, back to our founders’ times, from the very grave itself, and inculcates in every risen corpse or fragment thereof a desire to cast a vote for Mitt Romney. When early voting began, polling stations all across the United States were suddenly inundated with a sickening tsunami of necrosity, a walking, lurching, staggering and stumbling dead and soon-to-be-dead parade, clamoring to vote for the party of the dark side, like passengers on a sinking ship gathering on one edge so as to guarantee a capsize. The nation’s highest court, all members and staff of which were infected as well, leaped, nimbly and quickly as the mythological Jack himself, to add fuel to the fire. In a hurried midnight ruling, the court decreed voting rights would be enjoyed and exercised by the dead as well as the “living” and, in a sweeping gesture, also by the unborn, whose political fortunes had already been on the upswing. They extended the unborn category to include even the twinkle in daddy’s eye as well as every egg generated by every ovary. The result was a complete breakdown of the election system due to its incapacity to deal with the incalculable numbers. The sudden zombie demand for human flesh and the collapse of the market for fresh foods triggered a nationwide stoppage of food distribution and a concurrent shelf-emptying shortage of weapons of every variety, from guns and knives even unto table cutlery and gardening implements, even chain saws and blunt instruments. As fell the electoral process so fell the social order, with an empty anarchy casting a cold gray dawn on an after-party world where the icy chill of fear equaled the chill outside. The non-device few of us, having made it this far, hope to outlast the grisly endgame below. Dead blows by necrotic fists

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r. President, you’re entitled to your own house and your own airplane, but not your own facts,â€? blared the TV above the bar. “You tell ‘im, Mitt!â€? Van roared at the screen, slamming his drink down for emphasis. Turning to his right, he said, “Your guy’s going down, Renny.â€? The debate wasn’t just on the television. “You mean as far as Romney’s down in the polls?â€? Renny fired back. As he sipped his beer, he looked over his glass at the man at the end of the bar, who had taken a particular interest in their discussion. He sat in the shadows, as if he lived there. “It’s no secret the liberal media makes those up,â€? Van retorted, oblivious to the eyes watching him. “Just like it’s no secret what’s in Romney’s tax returns. Oh, wait‌ â€? “Shut up about his returns! He’s released all he’s required to,â€? Van yelled at Renny, pointing at him with one finger while the rest curled around his beer. Renny pressed his advantage. “Romney’s good at releasing things, like all those people when he was at Bain‌â€? “I’m sick of listenin’ to your left-wing‌ â€? For the kill, Renny cut in. “Then run away, Rethuglican.â€? Van’s response was swift and predictable. He grabbed Renny from his seat and shoved him backwards, to the astonishment of most in the bar, and the delight of one. “M’outta here,â€? he mumbled, as he staggered out. Renny watched as the man in the shadows finished his drink and made his way towards the door. He slipped a hundred into Renny’s shirt pocket and whispered, “Keep the change,â€? as he passed, patting him on the shoulder with a shriveled, bony hand. The way the pointed fingernails slid across his neck always creeped Renny out, a subtle reminder of their bargain. The door never closed fast enough for him, and his hand trembled as he gulped down the last of his beer. He left the bar, forced his still shaking hands to light a cigarette, then zipped his jacket against the cool night air. It was similar to the night they had first met, when the stranger appeared out of the shadows as Renny walked past the Lustrat House on North Campus. “I watched you argue with those men at The Globe,â€? he had said. “You have a knack for pushing people’s buttons.â€? “I can usually read people pretty well,â€? Renny said, startled as much by the man’s sudden appearance as he was by his own inability to grasp anything about him. It was almost as if he wasn’t physically there, but the way the stranger’s eyes pierced him removed any doubt Renny had about how real both the man’s presence and his own danger were. In a voice as smooth and calm as a leopard stalking his prey, the man said, “I have a business proposal for you.â€? Until that moment, Renny had never fully understood Don Corleone’s “offer you can’t refuseâ€? statement. He knew the man could have easily caught him had he tried to run, but he felt caught already. Something about the man’s gaze held him fast, as if he was a fly trapped in a spider’s web. “When you’ve been drinking blood for as long as I have,â€? the stranger began, letting the words sink in slowly, “you find that the taste is‌ well‌ boring. You desire something to ‘liven it up’, so to speak. I have found that, by adding some alcohol, a little adrenaline and a hint of testosterone, it becomes quite‌ tantalizing. You have the skills to create the right mix for me, and I would pay you for your trouble. If the idea bothers you, just think of yourself as a bartender.â€? Renny took one last drag on his cigarette, then flicked it away. That had been almost two years ago, and business had been good, especially now with the election so close. A few minutes reading CNN’s comments section gave him all he needed to get either side fired up. What was getting harder was justifying it. Phrases like, “What’s one less college Republican?â€? didn’t bring as much comfort as they used to. They were increasingly being replaced with, “There are worse ways to pay for grad school, aren’t there?â€? It was late, and Renny had an early economics class. He kept looking over his shoulder, half expecting to see his “associateâ€? coming to sever their “partnership.â€? He quickened his pace, unsure if he was trying to outrun his conscience‌ or his fate. Philip Weinrich

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movie dope Some releases may not be showing locally this week. • indicates new review 2 DAYS IN NEW YORK (R) Julie Delpy continues the story of Marion from her directorial debut, 2 Days in Paris. Now happily coupled with Mingus (Chris Rock) and their children from previous relationships, Marion has her cozy personal life challenged by a visit from her father (Delpy’s real life dad, Albert), her oversexed sister, Rose (Alexia Landeau), and Rose’s boyfriend Manu (Alexandre Nahon). With Kate Burton (who will always be Margo from Big Trouble in Little China) and Dylan Baker. (Ciné) THE ABCS OF DEATH (NR) This 26-chapter anthology film boasts 26 different directors, each assigned a letter of the alphabet to tell a distinct story about death. The film’s biggest names include Angela Bettis (“E is for Exterminate”), Ti West (“M is for Miscarriage”), A Horrible Way to Die’s Adam Wingard (“Q is for Quack”), Kill List’s Ben Wheatley (“U is for Unearthed”) and Frontier(s)’s Xavier Gens (“X is for XXL”). This horror flick should make a great seasonal bookend to accompany V/H/S. AGE OF CHAMPIONS (NR) This award-winning documentary follows five competitors at the National Senior Olympics. When one athlete loses a spouse and another is diagnosed with cancer, they dig even deeper to make their Olympic dreams come true. (Ciné) AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY (NR) As China’s most famous international artist and dissident, Ai Weiwei has suffered massively for his art. Chinese officials have physically abused him, stifled his critical voice by shutting down his blog, destroyed his studio and secretly jailed him. Ai Weiwei won several awards including the Special Jury Prize from Sundance and was an official selection of the Berlin International Film Festival and was opened both the Hot Docs Film Festival and the Human Rights Watch Film Festival. (Ciné) ALEX CROSS (PG-13) Alex Cross is no Kiss the Girls. In Detective Dr. Cross’ third cinematic case, Tyler Perry takes over for the much more capable Morgan Freeman, who portrayed Cross in Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Perry’s Cross must hunt down Picasso (a muscular skeleton that once was Jack from “Lost”), a professional assassin-cum-serial killer whose first murder is a mass one. When Picasso makes his mission personal, Cross goes off the reservation, which, judging by Perry’s emotional acting playbook,

is little different from being on the reservation. A strong supporting cast— Edward Burns, Rachel Nichols, John C. McGinley, Jean Reno, Cicely Tyson and Giancarlo Esposito—prove no match for Perry’s lack of screen presence. ARGO (R) Ben Affleck’s career revival continues with what might be his best directing effort yet; as life-or-death as the tension gets, the movie is ultimately a less grueling entertainment experience than either The Town or Gone Baby Gone. Revealing the once classified story of how the CIA rescued six American hostages in the midst of the Iranian Revolution, Argo is both an intriguing modern history lesson and a compelling, old-fashioned Hollywood thriller. THE BOURNE LEGACY (PG-13) Tony Gilroy has been scripting exceptional Bourne films for a decade now. His first time directing one plays exactly like his previous two directing efforts (Michael Clayton and Duplicity); well-crafted but unexciting. This admirable, modern action franchise has always lacked in the fun department (I’ve never wanted to rewatch a Bourne); now it misses Paul Greengrass’ kinetic, athletic, handheld style. BRAVE (PG) A good, not great, Pixar film, Brave strays into traditional Disney territory after a tremendously magical first act. Headstrong Scottish Princess Merida (wonderfully voiced by the lovely Kelly Macdonald) wants to choose her own destiny. The sitcomish mix-up is a bit stock for what we’ve come to expect from the studio that gave us Wall-E and Up, two animated features that transcended their cartoonish origins. BRINGING UP BABY (NR) 1938. Hailed by the American Film Institute as the 97th greatest American movie of all time, Howard Hawks’s screwball comedy is inarguably one of the best. While waiting for a bone for his collection, paleontologist David Huxley (Cary Grant) gets into all sorts of farcical misadventures with heiress Susan Vance (Katharine Hepburn) and Baby, Vance’s pet leopard who gets mistaken for an escaped vicious lookalike. Entertainment Weekly lists Bringing Up Baby as the twenty-fourth greatest film of all time. (UGA Tate Theater) THE CAMPAIGN (R) One expects big laughs from a Will Ferrell-Zack Galifianakis political comedy, but one merely hopes for a sharp enough

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satirical framework to build upon. Austin Powers director Jay Roach has honed his political teeth on HBO’s “Recount” and “Game Change” and provides the proper support for Ferrell/ Galifianakis’s silly showdown as North Carolina congressional candidates. Ferrell’s helmet-haired Democratic incumbent Cam Brady, loosely based on John Edwards, peddles to the “America, Jesus and freedom” crowd as he takes on Galifianakis’s oddball Republican challenger, Marty Huggins (His pants! His sweaters! His run!). Both comics are at their recent best. • CHASING MAVERICKS (PG) A young surfer, Jay Moriarty (Johnny Weston), enlists a local legend named Frosty (Gerard Butler, who is often more appealing than the projects in which he chooses to star) to train him to tackle one of the biggest waves on the planet, a mythic Maverick. One expects more from the sports drama that results from a teaming of two of Hollywood’s more interesting filmmakers, Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted, than Chasing Mavericks delivers. The surfing cinematography glides and roils as expected; the drama regur-

not your bag? Enjoy Broadbent’s broad English comedy. The lush, imaginative film’s most serious flaw is its repertory, several of whom (Oscar winners Hanks and Berry, most notably) seem outof-place in the film’s fantastical future bookend. THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (PG-13) Fanboy expectations of all-time greatness aside, The Dark Knight Rises concludes filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy as satisfyingly as one can hope. Having taken the fall for the murder of Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight, Batman is no longer welcome in Gotham City, which is all right with shut-in Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale), the eccentric billionaire who continues to mourn the death of his love, Rachel. (Interestingly, The Joker is never mentioned.) But a new evil, the muscleand-respirator-clad Bane (Tom Hardy, finally doing the great Bat-breaker justice), has risen, requiring Batman to return to action. (UGA Tate Theater) THE EXPENDABLES 2 (R) This sequel sharpens its blunt bludgeon of a predecessor by promoting Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis (who, let’s be honest, knows he does

Please feel free to check out my collection of erotic Hummel figurines. gitated by Kario Salem’s script is so by-the-numbers it can be predicted from scenes in advance. The clichés that Salem offers as characters don’t give Butler, Weston, Elisabeth Shue or the cast of mostly unknowns much with which to work. Landlocked, wannabe surfers might enjoy the movie; most anyone else can expect one long day at the beach. • CLOUD ATLAS (R) It’s become widely accepted that the Wachowskis have disappointed with every release since 1999’s The Matrix. For the ambitious Cloud Atlas, the siblings have excitedly teamed up with Tom Tykwer, whose only great film was 1998’s stunning Run Lola Run, so while expectations for the trio’s three hour epic run high, they should rightly be tempered. The trio has masterfully adapted David Mitchell’s award winning novel, intermingling six disparate stories, spanning 1849 to 106 Winters After the Fall. Each anecdote stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Susan Sarandon, Hugh Grant and more in varying layers of makeup. While none of the stories warrants their own full-length feature, the six interconnected narratives are interwoven so skillfully and at such a swift pace that no one has enough time to overstay its welcome. If you don’t care for Sturgess’ sea tale, Berry’s nuclear mystery will be along shortly to take its place. The pidgin English future tale

not belong in these movies) to slightly more than glorified cameos and adding Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme. The title is honest; the main team of Expendables is expendable, slowing the brisk flick whenever tasked with doing more than blowing the heads off a nameless opposing army. THE DETAILS (NR) Raccoons feasting on worms in the backyard of Jeff and Nealy Lang (Tobey Maguire and Elizabeth Banks), whose 10-year marriage is on the brink of collapse, leads to a dark comic tale of domestic unrest, betrayal and murder. FLIGHT (R) Flight’s one of those films whose trailer I’ve seen so many times it seems like I’ve already watched it five times. Denzel Washington stars as airline pilot Whip Whitaker, who heroically saves a crashing plane. But complications arise when Whitaker’s blood test shows he was drunk at the time of the crash. Forrest Gump director Robert Zemeckis returns to live-action filmmaking in his first team up with the Oscar winning Washington. With John Goodman, Don Cheadle, Bruce Greenwood and Melissa Leo. FRANKENWEENIE (PG) I’m not going to tell you Tim Burton is back, but Frankenweenie is his best film since the 1990s. Going back to his animation roots and his love of classic horror invigorates the blockbuster auteur. Frankenweenie is certainly his best genre film since 1999’s underrated

James Whale love letter, Sleepy Hollow. This classic horror movie homage, itself a remake of Burton’s lovely black and white 1984 short film of the same name, will please both adult genre fans and their indiscriminate children. • FUN SIZE (PG-13) This teen Halloween comedy is the cinematic equivalent of getting those orange and black wrapped peanut butter candies while trick or treating at some old lady’s house. Wren (Victoria Justice, “Zoey 101”) loses her Spider-Man-costumed little brother, Albert (Jackson Nicoll), on Halloween and enlists her shallow BFF, April (Jane Levy), and the nerdy kid who’s crushing on her, Roosevelt (Thomas Mann, Project X), in her quest to find lil’ bro. Director Josh Schwartz tapped the teenage zeitgeist twice on TV (“The O.C.” and “Gossip Girl”), but his small screen talents fail to translate to the big screen in his feature directing debut. HERE COMES THE BOOM (PG-13) Adam Sandler’s made plenty of pictures worse than this Kevin James vehicle about outlandish ways to save education. James’ Scott Voss is a high school biology teacher who turns to MMA to fund the extracurriculars at his struggling school. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG) Hotel Transylvania is an amusing, run-ofthe-mill animated family movie where the main characters are harmless monsters. (The lesson that monsters aren’t dangerous is a terrible, hazardous message to teach children.) To protect monsters and his daughter, Mavis, from their dreaded enemies, humans, Dracula (genially voiced by Adam Sandler) sets up a hotel in the safe confines of Transylvania. On the eve of Mavis’ 118th birthday, a human named Jonathan (v. Andy Samberg) discovers Drac’s hideaway. Horror movie fans will prefer ParaNorman, but the kids will love checking into Hotel Transylvania. l A LATE QUARTET (NR) Another star-filled, late year release hoping for some awards love, A Late Quartet stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener and Mark Ivanir (Schindler’s List) as a worldrenowned string quartet struggling to stay together amid egos, death and lust. Director Yaron Zilberman (the documentary Watermarks) makes his directorial debut, from a script he co-wrote with Seth Grossman (The Elephant King and the third Butterfly Effect). With the awkwardly named Imogen Poots and the incomparable Wallace Shawn. THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS (R) The directorial debut of Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA certainly sounds like an oddity, but it’s an oddity I’m excited to see. An eclectic band of warriors, assassins and Russell Crowe (as an opium addicted British soldier named Jack Knife) seek a fabled treasure in the feudal Chinese village, whose blacksmith (RZA) creates elaborate weapons. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 (R) While the quality of Paranormal Activity 4 is little changed from its three predecessors; the tense atmosphere, where the scares collectively imagined and anticipated by the audience are so much more terrifying than anything delivered by the film, is utterly absent. No imminent danger is established as the 15-year-old protagonist,

whose name I cannot recall (Kathryn Newton, who resembles a young Jane Krakowski), and her equally unmemorable boy-who’s-just-a-friend tape every uninteresting moment of their tame not-quite-courtship. PA4 fails to develop the intriguing mythology introduced by its immediate predecessor. Boo on all counts. THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER PG-13. Stephen Chbosky directs the adaptation of his 1999 book of the same name about a high school freshman dealing with isolation, new friends and a disturbed past. The book is one of the best modern stories about less than golden high school experiences. PITCH PERFECT (PG-13) Infectious is the best word to describe the a cappella college comedy Pitch Perfect. Barden University’s women’s singing group, the Barden Bellas, need some fresh blood after a devastating loss in the national finals of collegiate, competitive a cappella. The movie lacks any message stronger than a cappella is a lot of fun, and the comic ensemble, including John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks, lend a spiteful, humorous edge to what could have just been a bland radio friendly hit. RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION (R) Well, the lesser breed of Resident Evil—movie rather than video game— returns with a fifth entry that is the (relative) best yet. Writer-director Paul W.S. Anderson finally (sort of) embraces the series’ video game origins, even favoring franchise favorite characters over actors in the opening credits and tossing Las Plagas into the T-virus mix. Monotonous B-grade action dominates the C-grade, cosplay acting and writing for the next hour and a half. THE SALT OF LIFE (NR) Writerdirector-actor Gianni Di Gregorio follows up his 2010 sleeper hit and directorial debut, Mid-August Lunch, with 60-year-old Gianni finding retirement not so fulfilling. Tired of feeling invisible to everyone, especially his wife (Elisabetta Piccolomini), Gianni starts chasing younger ladies like his old codger pals. (Ciné) SAMSARA (NR) Director Ron Fricke and producer Mark Magidson are reunited some 20 years after their award winning collaboration on Baraka and some 27 years after their first film, Chronos. Samsara (Sanskrit for “the ever turning wheel of life”) took nearly five years to film and covers sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial sites and natural wonders in twenty-five countries on five continents. Talk about epic; it was also shot on 70-millimeter film. Winner of the Dublin Film Critics Award for Best Documentary. (Ciné) SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (NR) Carmike Theaters stream a live feed of the play performed in London’s Globe Theatre. SIDE BY SIDE (NR) Keanu Reeves produces this documentary about both the digital and photochemical filmmaking process. Any film geek should find this doc compelling, given the current digitalization of film. (Ciné) • SILENT HILL: REVELATION 3D (R) Adapting videogames to the big screen is tricky. Christophe Gans and Roger Avary’s 2006 Silent Hill set the (admittedly low) bar for a great videogame adaptation. Rose Da Silva’s trek to save her daughter Sharon from the titular town’s evil cultists was creepy and atmospheric, yet utterly nonsensical. In writer-director Michael J. Bassett’s sequel, Sharon has grown up to be Heather Mason (Michelle Williams lookalike Adelaide Clemens), who must return to Silent Hill to find her dad, Chris-now-Harry (Sean Bean). Bassett overreaches, attempting to right the narrative wrongs of Gans/Avary, reward fans of Silent Hill 3 and open up the

weird, confusing town of Silent Hill for the uninitiated, all in three, terrifying dimensions. The psychological scares that dominate the games are slight, though Bassett provides a couple of memorable monsters (the mannequin spider deserved more screen time). SINISTER (R) Sinister, the new film from Scott Derrickson (I really liked his The Exorcism of Emily Rose and don’t hate his rather boring remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still), is my favorite theatrical horror experience since The Strangers. Ethan Hawke intensely stars as true crime novelist Ellison Oswalt, who has moved his family—pretty wife, tween son, young daughter—into the murder house for the latest crime he is investigating. What he discovers is much deadlier and more demony than he could have imagined. SOMEBODIES (NR) 2006. UGA alumnus Hadjii’s feature writing, directing and starring debut gets its Athens

premiere courtesy of the 2012 Spotlight on the Arts at UGA. A Georgia college student must deal with his religious family and his hard-partying college pals. The screening will be introduced by Hadjii and costar Kaira Akita, both of whom will be present for a post-film Q&A. A catered reception will follow the screening. (CinĂŠ) TAKEN 2 (PG-13) While writerproducer Luc Besson returns, he replaces Taken director Pierre Morel with Transporter 3’s Olivier Megaton. Unfortunately, that substitution brings with it action choreography/cinematography that is far less comprehensible. Add a far too slow opening act to the jumbled action and Taken 2 falls far below the bar set by its surprise success of a predecessor. TERRA BLIGHT (NR) The EcoFocus Film Festival is sponsoring a free screening of Isaac Brown (“Gimme Greenâ€?) and Ana Habib’s 55-minute documentary about computer

consumption and the waste our pursuit of new technology creates. The filmmakers, Brown and Habib, will be present to participate in an audience discussion. Snacks will be provided, and small prizes can be won by donating old laptops, cell phones and charging cords. (UGA Circle Gallery) THIS MUST BE THE PLACE (NR) A retired rock star, Cheyenne (Sean Penn), returns to New York to seek the Nazi war criminal who tormented his recently deceased father during WWII. Filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino makes his English language debut with this highly anticipated film. WRECK-IT RALPH (PG) A classic videogame’s bad guy, longing to be a hero, wreaks havoc on his home arcade after unleashing a new baddie in the popular new first person shooter. Featuring the voices of John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch. Drew Wheeler

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Here Comes Your Man THE SALT OF LIFE (NR) Sixty-year-old married retiree Gianni is burning out with the ladies. It’s not for lack of trying, however. Prodded by his lawyer friend to pursue an affair with any woman he can, the charming Gianni tries just that. Women—the flirty downstairs neighbor, Gianni’s mother’s caretaker, an ex-girlfriend— love his low-key humor, his self-deprecating

material with a light though assured touch, just as he did in his earlier movie. Comedic situations are set up naturally and the payoffs are gently delivered, spiced with a delicate wit and a lived-in authenticity. The movie’s most satisfying comedic moments are the scenes with Gianni and his mother (Valeria De Franciscis). Gianni is trying to convince

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his well-off mother to sign off a chunk of her money to him, but she instead spends most of her days downing expensive champagne with her poker-playing friends. Her lackadaisical attitude toward Gianni’s plight only adds to his late-life sluggishness. He may be 60, but he’s still treated like a child by mama. Despite echoing Fellini’s 8½ and Woody Allen, Di Gregorio is his own artist, and it doesn’t feel like a retread. In addition, unlike Allen’s recent, enjoyable yet trivial, Rome-set To Rome with Love, The Salt of Life shimmers with the sunbaked energy and nonchalance of a lifelong inhabitant of the city, one who simply captures his home with an unfussy confidence. This is a warm, modest treat. Derek Hill

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powerful machine behind him, but dammit, Broun should have been challenged. He should have been called to account for himself, his decisions and the philosophy that drives him. They all should. Find the money to back a challenger, if only for the sake of reminding everyone just whom our Representative actually represents, because it for damn sure isn’t most of his constituents. The state of Georgia has borne and continues to bear much derision. Our old flag, our old accents, our old associations and our old ambassadors maintain the widespread fiction that we are a state of crackers and Klansmen, that we are red because our necks are. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, we are a state that values tradition more than most, but our traditions run deeper than Confederate Day. The beauty and tragedy of our history has produced some of the grandest statements ever put to paper. We are a people who can produce Flannery O’Connor, Conrad Aiken, Johnny Mercer and Erskine Caldwell. We

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gave rise to W.E.B. DuBois and Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jimmy Carter. And we made one of my heroes, the late James Kilgo, who introduced me to another one of my heroes, the late Harry Crews. We did that, we backward Georgians. The Georgia Review, one of our best contributions to the wide world of letters, has devoted its fall 2012 issue to another institution, the Georgia Writers’ Hall of Fame, now open in the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Building of the UGA Library. Of the 43 authors named to the Hall of Fame since its inception in 2000, 32 of them are featured in this issue, from Augustus Baldwin Longstreet through current U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey. The contents range from the poetry of Sidney Lanier, Jean Toomer and Coleman Barks to fiction by Crews and Raymond Andrews and essays by Ralph McGill, Terry Kay and Judith Ortiz Cofer and many more. What GR editor Stephen Corey and his staff have collected here is less an issue of a literary quarterly and more a historical document, with all the density and weight that such things possess. This issue fairly hums with content and significance as an introduction (or re-introduction) to the work of the many masters our state has produced and as a sampler of the bounteous treasure trove that is now open on UGA’s campus. Am I overselling this issue? Perhaps, but I do so without an ounce of shame. This is precisely the reason I do what I do in these pages week after week and why I love this university, this town, this state. People like the curators of the Georgia Writers’ Hall of Fame and the editors of The Georgia Review serve to gather the scattered work of the visionaries and true craftspeople from our state and make them available and accessible to us, and that is a truly remarkable thing. Georgia, for all the easygoing, down-home, bucolic splendor that we like to celebrate, is and always has been a tumultuous state locked in constant struggle between its traditions and the progressivism that continues to rear its head no matter how hard the Paul Brouns of this world try to keep it down. There has been much blood shed, many shadows cast, every strain of madness set free in the course of that struggle, and we are represented most truly and poignantly in the work of our writers. We are a state of simple folks who often hate, but also of brilliant folks who dream. That’s what the new issue of The Georgia Review is about, and it’s worth picking up to see the best about us reflected. John G. Nettles

Oh, man, there’s just no room for an introduction this week. So, what am I doing? Somebody stop me… You Sling Me Right Round, Baby, Right Round: Longtime Athens musician Kai Riedl is the mastermind behind what he hopes will make Athens a springtime destination for national touring acts. His newest project, Athens Slingshot, is to be a two-night music and arts festival spanning three downtown blocks. The root idea is to catch touring artists on their way to Austin for SXSW, but the event is a bit more ambitious, with plans to host industry talks and art installations and exhibits. Athens Slingshot is scheduled for Mar. 8 & 9, 2013. Performances will happen at the Georgia Theatre, 40 Watt Club, the Caledonia Lounge, Flicker Theatre & Bar, Farm 255, Go Bar and Little Kings Shuffle Club. Musicians wanting to perform at Athens Slingshot are encouraged to apply now. The deadline is Dec. 18, and you’ll be notified if you’ve been selected by Jan. 10. Visual artists may submit work, too (Nov. 15 deadline). All pertinent information and contact details are available at athensslingshot.com. I know firsthand how difficult and stressful such organizing can be—and always is—so I tip my hat to everyone involved with this project and wish them the absolute best. Come on in My Kitchen: A very special and intimate show featuring William Tyler and local national treasure Art Rosenbaum (and coordinated by Lara Oshon Athens Provisions) will happen Sunday, Nov. 18 at New West/ Normaltown Records’ newly christened 399 Meigs St. space. Gifted guitarist and new Merge signee Tyler is thus far best known for his work with other artists (Silver Jews, Lambchop, Charlie Louvin, etc.), while Rosenbaum is known worldwide for his decades of field recordings, visual art and unwavering dedication to the folk arts. His boxed set Art of Field Recording Volume I: Fifty Years of Traditional American Music Documented by Art Rosenbaum won the Grammy for Best Historical Album in 2008. His mix of traditional and old-time music is a treasure and a treat, and he’s not to be missed. Capacity for this show is limited to 60 people, and tickets are available for $10 via williamtyler.eventbrite.com. Stay Quiet Awhile: Atlanta native Lara Oshon moved to Athens from California a few years ago and has been quietly plying her songwriting craft here. Her stock in trade is gentle piano and vocal pop à la Carole King and Carly Simon. Of course, those are easy touchstones—Oshon’s lyrics aren’t nearly as brutal as those artists’ can be, and she seems to have a more intensely felt spiritual side. Her new album is titled I Will Sing: Live at Sangha, because it was recorded at the Sangha Yoga Studio inside the Healing Arts Centre. In a press release for the album, Oshon says, “The word Sangha means ‘community’ in

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Sanskrit, and these songs are meant to create connection—to our own hearts and to each other. In a live show, there’s a heightened sense of relationship between singer and audience. It’s intimate, authentic, unforgettable. That’s what my music is about.” That’s way more hippy-dippy than anything I’m generally comfortable with, but there’s no denying there’s an audience for this type of thing in Athens. To wit, Oshon will celebrate the release of the album at Hendershot’s Coffee Bar on Wednesday, Nov. 7. There are lots of tracks available for streaming at soundcloud. com/laraoshon, and you can get the full scoop over at lauraoshon.com. Roll the Credits: The 48 Hour Film Project has invited all Athens bands to participate in what’s been dubbed the “48 Hour Music Video Project.” Registration costs $220, for which each band is teamed up with a filmmaking crew who will produce a music video. Leslie Marie

As I write this, our latest long national nightmare is winding down to its inevitable conclusion, the retention of some of the old clowns and the elevation of new clowns to juggle and spin their plates and squirt each other with seltzer in the various swanky halls of government for our amusement and distraction, while the real business of running the country remains the purview of the unelected and largely invisible. I have little to say about most of these people, but I have a thought about our particular clown, Rep. Paul Broun. Just a thought, mind you—there has been no shortage of them, especially in this hippie socialist rag— and the thought is this: No elected official, of whatever party, should ever run unopposed. I understand the expense of mounting a campaign against a sitting congressman with a

On Saturday, Nov. 10 the completed videos will be screened on the lawn at Atlanta’s Atlantic Station, and the featured bands are invited to perform, too. The videos will also run on Xfinity for a couple of months, and there are a few other bonus-type things that are fully explained over at 48hourfilm.com/ atlanta/48mvp. The music videos will be shot the weekend of Nov. 2–4. In the interest of saving everyone a bit of time, I already advised the event’s coordinator that I’ve yet to meet an Athens band that has $220 to spend on anything (Tunabunny alone could make, like, 150 videos on a budget like that!) but that I’d pass the word along to see if anyone was interested. So, that’s exactly what I just did. Cowboy Up: The quickly conceived solo album by Matt Hudgins is done. All totaled, it took less than two months to write, record, fund and manufacture and, honestly, he’s kind of knocked it out of the park. Titled Better Days Are Coming, the album is a full-on diary of tragedy, heartache, desperation, desolation and, at times, glimmers of hope. If you miss the first release show for this album (Go Bar, Nov. 5) don’t worry. Hudgins plays another one soon. He’ll break your heart all over again at the Caledonia Lounge on Friday, Nov. 9. Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com

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1. “Climb the Walls” “Could I leave you with a kindness/ And ease your worried mind that all is fine” Modern politics, to me, is just another phenomenon in this category of Things That Make Me Feel Hopeless… The [album] is meant to be a hopeful response to all the negativity, and I wanted it to be out before the election so that maybe for a few people, at least, it can be part of the soundtrack to the slow shift back to normal—however things go on Nov. 6. 2. “Fucking with My Head” “Fans of death and sickness/ This is your year” Better Days Are Coming isn’t really a political album, but it is a response to a lot of mostly unrelated events which I have seen drive myself and some of my loved ones to a sense of hopelessness and despair. I’m talking specifically about betrayal by close family, the death of someone far too young, suicide, divorce, disease and a lack of options due to economic depression. 3. “Better Days Are Coming” “I may not live to see it/ And I hope I really still believe it/ Better days are coming/ For you and for me” I do believe that better days are coming, because I have no choice but to believe that. 4. “Gun Control” “Loneliness is my one constant friend/ A friend droppin’ by unannounced again” I think the natural state of the country artist is to relate to down-and-out working people. Hell, when country music was a smaller part of the industry, and every up-and-comer had to slog their way through shitty dive bars and work for tips, most country musicians were working people. 5. “Wilkes County Jail” “Four walls closin’ in on me” The feeling of being trapped in a collapsing building.

6. “Dying Young” “The only things I done right was run around in sin/ Always thinkin’ death was just around the bend” These days, country music is the only one that works on the old model: throw a bunch of money at a few new artists, send them on expensive tours and sell a million CDs at Walmart. Why bother finding the guys working the small dives, when you can find some fresh-faced kid from an affluent suburb who has a good voice and a gym membership, wears his jeans well and just won some regional karaoke competition on TV? 7. “The Road to La Palma” “The road to La Palma is constant and long” A lot of the young country guys now come straight from never missing a meal to never paying for a meal, and you can hear it in their songs. They go from the top 10 percent to the top 5 percent, and struggle isn’t something they’re personally familiar with. So much of their output sounds forced and false. 8. “PTSD” “Peace is just another word that means nothing to me/ A shell of some old memory” I would like to hold a funeral for the use of the terms “socialist” and “class warfare” as political weapons. The right lobs these at anyone with progressive ideas, which is insulting. Socialists shut down Europe’s highways to strike for better working conditions; they don’t meekly ask Congress for slightly better prescription drug coverage.

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come to know an artist is usually what they want that artist to continue to do. People are used to me playing instrumental music with a lot of fiery bass, and when I don’t do that, some people feel gypped. But I’m bigger than one style.â€? Wooten will have a chance to showcase his new styles this month during a three-week tour, during which he and his band will share a bill with veteran guitarist Jimmy Herring (Widespread Panic). “I’ve known Jimmy for many years, ever since he was playing with Col. Bruce Hampton’s Aquarium Rescue Unit,â€? Wooten says. “When I heard him with that band, I instantly became a fan.â€? Herring and his backing combo—drummer Jeff Sipe, bassist Neal Fountain and keyboardist Matt Slocum—recently delved into jazz fusion territory with an album titled Subject to Change Without Notice. Between the sophisticated prog and fusion elements of Herring’s set and Wooten’s funky jazz jams, there seems to be plenty of musical common ground. “Jimmy has more of a following in the South, so he can help bring people to us who normally wouldn’t come,â€? Wooten says. “We have a bigger following in the North‌ so we’ll be able to help them, too.â€? For this tour, Wooten will switch between electric, tenor and upright bass and play a little bit of cello and guitar, as well. “I had quite a big band for these new albums, but we’re doing some new things on this tour,â€? Wooten says. “It’s hard to travel across the country and abroad with a large band, so I’ve been traveling with a smaller version. We’ll have seven people onstage at the Georgia Theatre, and we’ll pull from different versions of each song, with vocals or with horns or whatever. “Most of the musicians are playing three or four instruments, so it’s so much fun. Both groups of fans will get more of a show and a wider variety of music. And it always makes it more fun for the musicians, because we get inspired every night hearing each other.â€? T. Ballard Lesemann

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mixtape wars Election 2012: Vodicka vs. Aued It’s election season. We know this because we are told it, every hour of every day, by the unflappably crazy cable “news” media and by an endless barrage of increasingly mean-spirited campaign ads (though, of course, not as many here in Georgia, a blue red state whose fate is sealed even before the first vote is cast). We also know this on a local level, thanks to steady streams of misinformative mailers and the sad sight of kids paid to stand on street corners waving signs; because of vindictive he-said-she-saids heard on the radio and reported in the local press. Considering it all, there seemed no better way to endure the last leg of the tug-and-pull—the pressure, the polling and the pigheaded punditry of the whole interminable process— than with a little bit of music therapy. But rather than look to the outside community for this edition of Mixtape Wars, we decided to stay in-house. We are the media, after all, and frankly, we’re mad as hell. And so, veering dangerously close to the end of their respective ropes, Flagpole’s Music Editor Gabe Vodicka and City Editor Blake Aued got together and forgot their Fox News woes over a couple sets of songs.

6. “Natural Disasters” by Propagandhi GV: One of those rare bands I listened to in high school that I’m unashamed to say I still dig. They’re obnoxiously left-wing— Canadian anarchists, total “South Park” fodder—but they’ve put out some seriously great, fist-pumping stuff. And they’re actually getting better with age! I love the line, “Everyone’s hands cause natural disasters.” Plus, they talk about dildoes in this song, which is weird. BA: Yeah, I had my Dead Kennedys/Propagandhi/Rage Against the Machine phase in high school, too. I’m not proud of it. But you’re right, it does rock. 7. “Chimeras” by Tim Hecker GV: Tim Hecker is one of my absolute favorite modern composers. His music is so, like, visceral, man. This tune could have soundtracked literally any dramatic political moment throughout history. BA: An aide walks in slow motion into the Oval Office and hands the president a piece of paper. He reads it, then lets it flutter to the ground. The camera cuts to his stricken face, having just learned that a North Korean missile wiped out San Francisco…

Gabe Vodicka’s Mixtape 1. “Military Madness” by Graham Nash Why Gabe Vodicka picked this track: A classic antiwar ditty about loving your country despite its flaws and embracing your place in it while also being, like, ashamed of it, sometimes. Yeah, I said it. Wanna fight about it? Blake Aued’s reaction: Earnest little SOB. Wait, isn’t he singing about World War II? I hope he’s not anti-kicking the crap out of Hitler. 2. “Down to the Wire” by Neil Young GV: This is such a weird song for Neil, musically speaking. It’s about being in love with someone who’s not the person you thought he was, but you can’t quit him, you know? Kind of like a certain commanderin-chief. He hits me because he cares. BA: I almost went with “Ohio,” but this is more relevant. The election sure is coming “down to the wire.” Ha ha. 3. “Why Is It So Hard?” by Charles Bradley GV: The first time I heard this song, I almost started crying. God damn it, it is hard to make it in America (and getting harder, it seems). It’s such an obviously personal song; you can hear the desperation in Bradley’s wail. BA: I hope Crosby and Stills don’t feel left out. Bradley sounds like a liberal James Brown (who would tell him to quit whining, by the way). 4. “Where Gravity Is Dead” by Laura Veirs GV: On the surface this song is totally not political at all. It’s all about being detached and just kind of floating around above everything like a ghost. I imagine being president is pretty lonely, sometimes. BA: Are you suggesting that Obama fly himself into the sun on a raft made for one? 5. “Lawyers, Guns and Money” by Warren Zevon GV: If only geopolitical crises were always this funny. Plus, imagine Mitt Romney listening to this song, or rock and roll, in general. Hilarious. It just doesn’t fit. BA: Good call. The shit has indeed hit the fan.

Blake Aued’s Mixtape 1. “Eisenhower Blues” by J.B. Lenoir Why Blake Aued picked this track: This dude was like the Herman Cain of 1952, complaining he’s broke because Ike’s taxes are too high. For the record, millionaires paid 90 percent back then. Gabe Vodicka’s response: 9-9-9! Now I’m imagining Herman Cain singing the blues. This song is both topical and incredibly dated. 2. “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll” by Bob Dylan BA: Had to throw some Dylan on here, of course. I’m more of an electric guy, but this is my favorite song from his protest phase. It tells a really affecting story—not just a bunch of platitudes like “Blowin’ in the Wind,” for example. GV: “William Zantzinger” is one of those names Bob Dylan couldn’t not include in a song. And yeah, proof that the man could actually tell a solid tale. See also: “Hurricane,” “Sara”— anything on Desire, really. 3. “Oliver’s Army” by Elvis Costello BA: The best song about imperialism ever. GV: Remember when white-dude singers could get away with saying the N-word? That was a weird time. (Um. See also: “Hurricane.”) 4. “By the Time I Get to Arizona” by Public Enemy BA: It’s about Arizona voting down MLK Day, but it could just as easily apply to the “show me your papers” immigration law. And the S1W are tea partiers’ worst nightmare. When they look at President Obama, they see a Black Panther-looking dude in fatigues and a beret. GV: People were so racist in the ‘80s, weren’t they? I’m glad we’ve moved past all that as a country. 5. “Eric B Is President” by Eric B & Rakim BA: Now here’s a ticket we can all get behind. GV: I’ll say. 6. “Slippery People” by Talking Heads BA: Self-explanatory. GV: The lyrics remind me of that Shellac song where Albini is all “GODDAMN THIS IS REAL.” I’d like to hear a David Byrne/Steve Albini collab. No, I wouldn’t.

8. “Reagan” by Killer Mike GV: This fucking album, man. He didn’t tell me to, but Killer Mike might be the reason I’m considering casting a ballot for Jill Stein next week. Maybe. I guess that makes me an undecided voter? BA: Go for it. It’s not like Obama’s going to win Georgia, anyway. 9. “Masters of War” by Bob Dylan GV: This song makes me furious, which I guess was its intention. The most incisive song Dylan ever wrote, and that’s saying something. BA: OK, now I’m really starting to feel like I’m hanging out with my aging-hippie dad. Seriously, though, they don’t make protest songs like this anymore. 10. “Evolution” by Cat Power GV: There’s a vague sort of apocalyptic feel to this song— which features one Eddie Vedder on surprisingly subdued backing vocals (it’s like “Even Flow” never even happened!)—and the title makes me think of Paul Broun. Do you think he’s a Cat Power fan, at least? BA: Pat Boone makes robocalls for him. So, no, probably not.

7. “(Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below, We’re All Going to Go” by Curtis Mayfield BA: Nihilism never sounded so funky. GV: “Niggas, whiteys, Jews and crackers!” Hell yeah! We’re all doomed! Chicka-chick guitar. I can dig it. 8. “Spanish Bombs” by The Clash BA: Do you think when Obama listens to this, he wonders why they didn’t just send a drone to take out Franco? Also, Mitt Romney wants MOAR BAYONETS! GV: Ha! Mitt doesn’t know anything about modern warfare. You don’t even have to be anywhere near the enemy to kill ‘em dead. Catch a clue, Mittens. 9. “When I’m 64” by The Beatles BA: When I’m 64, I won’t have Social Security or Medicare. Thanks, Paul Ryan! GV: Yeah, but you’ll be independently wealthy from your decades of smart investments. Free market, Aued. Learn it. Live it. 10. “Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac BA: This was President Clinton’s campaign theme song. Man, I miss ol’ Slick Willie. Come back, Bill! You can have all the blowjobs you want! GV: Hold on a second, cowboy. You can blow him if you want, but I’ll have no part of it. Also, this is may be my least favorite Fleetwood Mac song. What a disappointing way to end this. Can we listen to Curtis Mayfield again?

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Tuesday 30 CLASSES: Athens Swing Night (Dancefx) The UGA Swing Dance Club presents a casual evening of social swing dancing. No experience or partner necessary. Advanced lesson at 7 p.m., and beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $3–5. www. athensswingnight.com EVENTS: 2012 NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party (Avid Bookshop) November is close approaching, and with it comes National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in which participants attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in a month. Come learn more about the project and meet the sort of crazy people who think writing a book in a month sounds like fun! 6:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com EVENTS: West Broad Market Garden Produce Stand (West Broad Market Garden, 1573 W. Broad St.) Seasonal and naturally grown produce. Cash paying neighbors of the West Broad Garden get a 30% discount on produce. EBT payments will be accepted in the future. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. & Saturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) Grandpa wants Tommy to join his satanic cult, but a masked killer has other plans in Hack-o-Lantern. 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com FILM: Scream on the Green (UGA Legion Field) As part of Homecoming, The Roommate screens with popcorn, funnel cakes, hot dogs, candy and more. 7:30 p.m. FREE! for students. $5 (non -students). www.union.uga.edu GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706354-1515 GAMES: Trivia (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways. Every Tuesday. 9–11 p.m. 706353-0305 KIDSTUFF: Halloween Havoc Fall festival (UGA Livestock Instructional Arena) Pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, photo booth, cake walk, truck-or-treat, slime booth, popcorn ghosts, adult cow chip bingo and more. Costumes encouraged. Bring two canned goods for the Northeast GA Food Bank and receive a dollar off admission. 6–8 p.m. FREE! (adults) $4 (children). annamac00@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Spooktacular Carnival (Lay Park) Celebrate the scariest time of year with candy, a costume contest, Halloween-themed games

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Wednesday 31 ART: Artist Reception (Gainesville State College) For three-dimensional puppet boxes by Cindy Jerrell and shadow boxes with ceramic dolls by Rosemary Mendicino. 12 p.m. FREE! 678-717-3438 ART: Gallery Talk: Cult of the Dead (Georgia Museum of Art) Head registrar Tricia Miller will discuss how trends in sentimentality and mourning in late 18th- and early 19th-century England influenced similar trends in the United States, permeating much of American material culture from jewelry to schoolgirl needlework to gravestone imagery and cemetery design. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Farmers Market (790 Gaines School Rd.) Fresh produce, eggs, grass-fed beef, honey, homemade cakes and breads, cut flowers, herbs, jams and relishes. Every Wednesday and Friday. 4–7 p.m. 706-254-2248 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (City Hall/College Avenue) An afternoon market featuring local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music at every market. Last Wednesday market of the season! 4–7 p.m. FREE! www. athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Carved Pumpkin Contest (Terrapin Beer Co.) Bring your carved masterpieces to the brewery. Winner is based on total votes received and will win complimentary Terrapin tour passes. Live music by Tooley Deviljuice. All ages welcome. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $12 (glass & tour). www.terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: Open Mic Night (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) What rhymes with Fuzzy Taco? Performers and listeners welcome. Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0305 EVENTS: Halloween Costume Party (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Win gift certificates with your clever attire. 12 a.m. FREE! 708-546-1102 EVENTS: Dawg Glow (UGA Tate Center) (Grand Hall) Homecoming blacklight dance party. Free glow swag. Music by DJ Bright Out. Free midnight breakfast from Waffle House. 9 p.m. FREE! uga.edu/union

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EVENTS: Haunted History Tour (Eagle Tavern, Watkinsville) Join Melissa for an evening stroll through the shadows of Watkinsville as she tells tales of hauntings, local legends and history. Email for reservations. 8 p.m. $7–12. mpiche@northgeorgiatours.net, www.northgeorgiatours. net/ghost-walks EVENTS: Open Mic Night (Ten Pins Tavern) Hip-hop, spoken word, rock, singer-songwriters, DJs, jugglers, bellydancers, comedy, poetry, ballet—if you can do it, we want to see it! Hosted by Amy Neese. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8090 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! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night. 8 p.m. (Baldwin St. & Broad St. locations). 706-548-3442 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 (Your Pie) (Five Points location) Open your piehole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706850-7424 GAMES: Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 KIDSTUFF: Trick or Treat (Avid Bookshop) Avid Bookshop will be open as a trick or treating stop on Halloween during regular business hours. Each trick or treater gets a free comic book and candy. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Halloween Storytime (Madison County Library) Don’t be scared! Books will frighten away the ghouls in this special Halloween storytime. 10:30–11 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Halloween Carnival (Piedmont College) A family-friendly event featuring games, food and treats. 4–7 p.m. FREE! 706-5488505 KIDSTUFF: Trunk or Treat (The Church at College Station) Come for some safe, kid-friendly trick or

Blue Man Group will perform at the Classic Center on Tuesday, Nov. 6 and Wednesday, Nov. 7. treating! Tons of candy, games, food, costume contest, face-painting and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.churchatcs. com KIDSTUFF: Barnes & Noble Storytime (Barnes & Noble) Storytime for all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 LECTURES AND LIT: The Civil War in Georgia (UGA Jackson St. Building) UGA professor John Inscoe, editor of The Civil War in Georgia: A New Georgia Encyclopedia Companion, addresses how the war is understood differently at its Sesquicentennial than it was during its Centennial of 1961-1965. 2:30 p.m. FREE! athenshistorical@ gmail.com PERFORMANCE: UGA Philharmonia (Hugh Hodgson Hall) A large string ensemble performance. 8 p.m. FREE! www.music. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Blue Sky Concert Series (College Square) Rose of Athens Theatre frightens all with spooky tales. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.downtownathensga.com, www. roseofathens.org PERFORMANCE: Master’s Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Steve Knell, graduate conducting student at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, presents his fall recital featuring the UGA Repertory Singers. 6 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu

Thursday 1 ART: Artist Reception (Town 220) For “Observations,” encaustic works by Mary Leslie. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-752-1445 COMEDY: Homecoming: Comedian Mike Epps (UGA Tate Center, Grand Hall) Stand-up comedian, actor, film producer and writer Mike Epps is known for his roles in “Next Friday,” “Friday After Next” and “The Hangover” as well as his appearances on “Def Comedy Jam.” 8 p.m. $15 (day of), $10 (non students), $5 (UGA students). tate. uga.edu EVENTS: Make It an Evening (Georgia Museum of Art) GMOA is partnering with the Performing Arts Center for a series of events. Enjoy coffee and cake in the museum before the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert at Hodgson Hall. 6–8 p.m. $7.50. www.pac.uga.edu

EVENTS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings, poems and essays to share with the group. Every Thursday. 8:30–10 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Reiki Circle (Healing Arts Centre) A Japanese hands-on technique for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. Every Thursday. 7–8 p.m. Donations accepted. 706-3386843 FILM: Politics of Politics Film Series (UGA Special Collections Library Building) (Room 271) A screening of The Candidate, starring Robert Redford. Introductions provided by Dr. Brian Drake of the UGA history department. Light refreshments served. 6:30-9 p.m. FREE! russlib@uga.edu FILM: CinéClub Panel Discussion (Ciné) CinéClub presents Side by Side, a new documentary that takes an in-depth look at the digital filmmaking revolution, followed by a panel moderated by UGA film professor Chris Sieving. Featuring local directors of photography Andrew Shearer and Spencer Adams. 7:15 p.m. $7.50 (student), $9.75. www. athenscine.com FILM: EcoFocus Screening of Terra Blight (UGA Jackson Street Building) (Circle Gallery) A film exploring America’s consumption of computers and the hazardous waste created in the pursuit of the latest technology. Filmmakers Isaac Brown and Ana Habib will be in attendance for audience discussion. Small prizes will be given to those who donate old laptops, cell phones and charging cords for responsible reuse or recycling. 7 p.m. FREE! www. ecofocusfilmfest.org GAMES: Trivia (The Volstead) Every Thursday! 7:30-9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-5300 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706354-1515 KIDSTUFF: Story Time (Avid Bookshop) Come listen to children’s stories read aloud. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 1 p.m. FREE! 706352-2060 KIDSTUFF: Family Dinner Night (Earth Fare) Kids eat free every Thursday with one $5 adult purchase

of prepared foods. Good for up to six kids, ages 12 & under. Games, storytelling and other entertainment. 4–8 p.m. $5. 706-227-1717 KIDSTUFF: Magic Tree House Book Club (Madison County Library) For children at a second to third grade reading level. This week’s book is Dinosaurs Before Dark. 4–5 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES AND LIT: Poetry and Fiction Reading (Ciné) Awardwinning authors Michael Martone and Sabrina Orah Mark will read selections from their poetry and fiction works. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenscine.com LECTURES AND LIT: “Social Security, Medicare, Affordable Health Care and You: Facts and Fairy Tales” (Clarke County Democratic Committee Headquarters) Gordon M. Sherman, a nationally recognized expert and volunteer speaker for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM), sorts through the rhetoric of the current campaign by addressing why Social Security reform. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.clarkedemocrats.com LECTURES AND LIT: Oconee Rivers Audubon Society Lecture: “Bird Brains” (Sandy Creek Nature Center) (Visitors’ Center) Author and UGA comparative literature professor Betty Jean Craige shares stories of her ongoing conversation with Cosmo, her talkative African grey parrot. She will also present her book Bird Brains: How Cosmo, a Parrot, Has Awakened Us to the Intelligence of All Earth’s Animals. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org LECTURES AND LIT: “Hiking the Horizontal: Making Rules, Breaking Rules” (Miller Learning Center) (Room 248) Choreographer Liz Lerman will focus on the Critical Response Process, a critical feedback methodology that evolved over the past 20 years and was adopted by many artists, educators and administrators. 4 p.m. FREE! www. lizlerman.com MEETINGS: UGA Humanist Discussion Group (UGA Tate Center) (Room 352) The Point is a group of students and young adults who engage in conversations about humanist topics from many different viewpoints. Every first and third Thursday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/groups/ThePointUGA

OUTDOORS: Circle of Hikers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The garden offers a hike through the garden’s trails as part of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign. Hikers are encouraged to bring nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share. Thursdays through Nov. 15. 8:30–10 a.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/botgarden PERFORMANCE: Warsaw Philharmonic (Hugh Hodgson Hall) The national orchestra of Poland is led by artistic director Antoni Wit in a program featuring Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 6.” Award-winning pianist Yulianna Avdeeva will join the orchestra for a performance of Beethoven’s “Emperor Concerto.” 8 p.m. $20–59. www.pac.uga.edu THEATRE: The Darker Face of the Earth (UGA Fine Arts Building) Former Poet Laureate Rita Dove’s play combines the Oedipus myth with the reality of slavery, incorporating a Greek chorus, African rituals and traditional spirituals. Nov. 1, 2 & 7–10, 8 p.m. & Nov. 11, 2:30 p.m. $12 (students), $16. 706-542-4400

Friday 2 ART: Opening Reception (White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates) For “Keep Moving,” a selection of works on paper created by students at Chase Street Elementary School. 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! 706-353-6847 ART: Opening Reception (Thompson Gallery, 215 S. Thomas St.) For “hot&bothered,” a sculpture showcase by current UGA sculpture majors. 7-10 p.m. FREE! www.art. uga.edu EVENTS: Light Up the Night Group Ride (Athens, Ga) A group ride beginning at City Hall and ending at Little Kings to raise awareness that bikes must be visible at night. Wear bright clothing and put lights all over your bike. The brightest riders will win prizes. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.bikeathens.com EVENTS: Homecoming Parade (Downtown Athens) See all the floats created by the UGA community. 6 p.m. FREE! www.homecoming. uga.edu EVENTS: Homecoming Carnival (UGA Legion Field) Carnival rides, games, Chick-fil-A, funnel cakes and more. 7–11 p.m. FREE! (students), $5. www.homecoming.uga.edu EVENTS: Athens Cabaret Showgirls (Go Bar) A unique drag show featuring performances by local drag artists. 10 p.m. 706546-5609 EVENTS: Harvest for the Homeless (The Classic Center) A silent auction, raffle, putt-putt contest and live music from the Athens Swing Band. Proceeds benefit the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. 6–9 p.m. $20. 706-354-0423, www. helpathenshomeless.org EVENTS: Athens Human Rights Festival Fundraiser (Terrapin Beer Co.) Fundraiser featuring live music by Dank Sinatra, food, t-shirts and more. 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com KIDSTUFF: Fantastic Fridays (Bishop Park) Obstacle courses and other activities in an unstructured environment. For ages 10 months to 4 years and their guardians. 9–10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $5–15. 706-613-3589 LECTURES AND LIT: Damon Krukowski (Ciné) Poet, memoirist and musician Damon Krukowski reads selections from his books. He is formerly of the band Galaxie 500 and now and performs music with his wife as Damon & Naomi. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com

LECTURES AND LIT: “The Chemistry Between Us: Love, Sex, and the Science of Attraction” (Miller Learning Center) (Room 148) Neuroscientist Larry Young discusses the neural and genetic mechanisms that underlie physical attraction, love and family bonds. 12:20 p.m. FREE! jfrick@uga.edu MEETINGS: Friends First Friday (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Susan Cooper, gift shop manager, discusses specialty items in the gift shop. A made-from-scratch breakfast will be provided by Countryside Catering. 9–10:30 a.m. $10–12. 706-542-6138 PERFORMANCE: Ustad Nizami (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Ustad Ghulam Farid Nizami, 17th generation musician, poet and composer, is a master of Hindustani and Sufi music in the Senia Gharana tradition. 6 p.m. $5. www.music.uga.edu THEATRE: The Darker Face of the Earth (UGA Fine Arts Building) Former Poet Laureate Rita Dove’s play combines the Oedipus myth with the reality of slavery, incorporating a Greek chorus, African rituals and traditional spirituals. Nov. 1, 2 & 7–10, 8 p.m. & Nov. 11, 2:30 p.m. $12 (students), $16. 706-542-4400

Saturday 3 ART: Opening Reception (Flicker Theatre & Bar) For “Oneironaut,” drawings by James Greer. Musical provided by Chartreuse. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com CLASSES: Quilt Spray Basting (Sewcial Studio) Learn how to spray baste a quilt in 20 minutes. Drop-in class. 10:30 a.m., 2 & 3 p.m. FREE! 706-247-6143, www.sewcialstudio. com EVENTS: First Saturday Contra Dance (Lay Park) Live music and calling. Free lesson beginning at 7:15 p.m. No experience or partner needed. 7:30–10:30 p.m. $4–8. www.contradanceathens.com EVENTS: Third Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off (Terrapin Beer Co.) Attendees will taste and vote on 20 different kinds of chili from local charities. The winning chili will earn $300 for its charity, and other proceeds will benefit the Athens Area Humane Society. The event also features Terrapin beer and live music. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $10 (ages under 21), $20 (ages 21+). www. athenshumanesociety.org EVENTS: Broad River Outpost Fall B.R.O.nanza (Broad River Outpost) End of the season all-day party featuring games, a bonfire, hayrides, food, camping, and music from Helen Scott, Pipes You See, Pipes You Don’t, The Humms, Moths, S H A D E, Timmy & The Tumblers, Pilgrim, Taxi Cab Verses, Mad Axes w/ SO-HI, Universal Sigh, Old Smokey, Smokedog, Cult of Riggonia and Future Ape Tapes. All ages. BYOB. No styrofoam or glass. Dogs on leashes. 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $3–5. 706-795-3242 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music at every market. Every Saturday through mid-December. This week Farm to School presents Meet the Animals of the Market and a recipe handout. Cooking demonstration with Lisa Slater. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (Oconee County Courthouse) Fresh produce, meats and other farm prod-

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Sunday 4 ART: Exhibit Talk (Georgia Museum of Art) Join local cartoonist Patrick Dean, curator of the exhibition “Beyond the Bulldog: Jack Davis,” for a talk on legendary cartoonist Jack Davis’ career. Reception to follow. This event is held in conjunction with Spotlight on the Arts at UGA. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Ballroom Dance Club (UGA Memorial Hall) Ballroom Dance lessons every Sunday! Nonstudents welcome. 6–7 p.m., FREE! (beginner). 7–8 p.m., $3 (advanced). ugadance.com/imnew EVENTS: Jewish Food and Crafts Fair (Congregation Children of Israel) Corned beef sandwiches, kosher hot dogs, homemade kugel, chopped liver, hummus, baked goods and Jittery Joe’s coffee for sale, as well as locally made art. Live music. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! 706255-6943 EVENTS: Beyond the Screens: ATH Bloggers Unite (Avid Bookshop) Beyond the Screens is a blogger network for media-savvy Athenians looking to be inspired, meet new bloggers and read new blogs. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

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EVENTS: Athens Walk to Cure Diabetes (Sandy Creek Park) Walk around the park to help raise money for the JDRF and support those living with Type 1 Diabetes. 1 p.m. www.jdrf.org GAMES: Trivia (The Capital Room) First place wins $50 and second place wins $25. 8 p.m. FREE! www. thecapitalroom.com GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) “Brewer’s Inquisition,” trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-3546655, www.buffaloscafe.com/athens GAMES: Trivia (Dickey’s Barbecue Pit) Every Sunday. Featuring prizes, gift cards and drink specials. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-7561 LECTURES AND LIT: Book Signing (Georgia Museum of Art) In conjunction with Beyond the Bulldog: Jack Davis, professor Alex Murawski and Jack Davis himself will sign books in the lobby. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org PERFORMANCE: Open Ballet Class (UGA New Dance Theatre) The public is invited to participate in or observe an open ballet class with the UGA Ballet Ensemble members. Part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.arts. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Hugh Hodgson Hall) Guest conductor Asher Fisch is joined by pianist Stewart Goodyear. Part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 3 p.m. $5–59. www.pac.uga.edu

Monday 5 ART: Opening Reception (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) For “Fruit of Life,” oil paintings by Keara Connor. 5–6 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7901 ART: Opening Reception (UGA Russell Library) A program and reception honoring the dedication of artist Art Rosenbaum’s mural, “Doors,” which traces the modern political history of Georgia through its people, events and landscapes. Part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! russlib@uga.edu CLASSES: Open Folk Dance Class (UGA Tate Center) Participate in or observe an open folk class offered by the dance department. Part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 10:10–11 a.m. FREE! www.arts. uga.edu CLASSES: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workshop (ARMC Mind Body Institute) Receive guided instruction in mindfulness practices like meditation, body-scan and yoga. 6–8 p.m. $75. mbiprograms@armc.org COMEDY: HACKS Comedy (Calendonia Lounge) Comedian Derek Sheen headlines. Jake Head will also perform, along with other comedians TBA. 9 p.m. $5–7. www. caledonialounge.com EVENTS: Open House at the Georgia Review (UGA Main Library) (7th Floor) Visitors can view informational and historical displays, speak with the editor and staff of the Georgia Review, learn about internship opportunities and meet visiting poet Jacqueline Osherow, who will give a reading at Ciné at 7 p.m. Coffee and light refreshments served. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.arts. uga.edu EVENTS: Taste of Africa (UGA Tate Center) (Reception Hall) Sharing and sampling of African cuisine hosted by the African Student Union. Part of the 25th anniversary of African

Studies at UGA. 6 p.m. FREE! www. afrstu.uga.edu FILM: Age of Champions (Ciné) This award-winning documentary follows five competitors at the National Senior Olympics. When one athlete loses a spouse and another is diagnosed with cancer, they dig even deeper to make their Olympic dreams come true. 5:30 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com 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 GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge every Monday! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Snuggle in your jammies and listen to bedtime stories. Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Nurture language skills. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES AND LIT: Georgia Poetry Circuit Reading (Ciné) The Georgia Review presents a reading by nationally recognized poet Jacqueline Osherow, author of several collections including Whitethorn and Hoopoe’s Crown. Part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com LECTURES AND LIT: Athens Farm to School Roundtable (South Jackson Elementary) Get tips on creating a sustainable farm to school program by forging lasting partnerships between schools, farmers, parents and students. Local hors d’oeuvres will be served. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.farmtoschool.org MEETINGS: Humanities and Arts Grants Town Hall (Miller Learning Center) The Willson Center’s inaugural discussion of support for external grant applications includes panelists William Kretzschmar (Chair), Nicholas Allen, Celeste Condit, Lisa Fusillo and Richard Gordon. 4 p.m. FREE! www.willson.uga.edu MEETINGS: Townie Hall Meeting (Flicker Theatre & Bar) A meeting to get artists and musicians involved in the downtown master plan. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Tuesday 6 CLASSES: Open Ballroom Dance Class (UGA Memorial Hall) (Ballroom) Participate in or observe an open waltz and swing dance class offered by the dance department. Part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 12:30–1:20 p.m. FREE! www.arts.uga.edu CLASSES: Athens Swing Night (Dancefx) The UGA Swing Dance Club presents a casual evening of social swing dancing. No experience or partner necessary. Advanced lesson at 7 p.m., and beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $3–5. www. athensswingnight.com COMEDY: OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 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: Open House at the Georgia Review (UGA Main Library) (7th Floor) Visitors can view informational and historical displays,

speak with the editor and staff of the Georgia Review, and learn about internship opportunities. Coffee and light refreshments served. Nov. 5, 1–3 p.m. & Nov. 6, 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.arts.uga.edu EVENTS: On the Stump: Historic Campaign Speeches Re-enacted (UGA Special Collections Library Building) An Election Day celebration revisiting a time-honored tradition in our nation’s political history: the stump speech. Members of UGA’s Demosthenian Literary Society will re-enact classic campaign speeches from atop the mighty stump inlaid in the lobby floor. 12–2 p.m. FREE! russlib@uga.edu EVENTS: Election Night: A Celebration of Democracy (Georgia Theatre) Watch the election night results with food and a cash bar. 6 p.m. FREE! www.clarkedemocrats.com EVENTS: West Broad Market Garden Produce Stand (West Broad Market Garden, 1573 W. Broad St.) Seasonal and naturally grown produce. Cash paying neighbors of the West Broad Garden get a 30% discount on produce. EBT payments will be accepted in the future. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. & Saturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FILM: Willson Center/Peabody Awards Film Series (UGA Russell Library) A screening of the Peabody Award-winning documentary on designers Charles and Ray Eames, Eames: The Architect and the Painter. Discussion and Q&A to follow. Part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 7 p.m. FREE! www.arts. uga.edu FILM: Africa in Cinema (Miller Learning Center) (Room 150) Screening of Has God Forsaken Africa? and a discussion led by Karim Traore, associate professor of comparative literature and African studies, and Rachel Gabara, associate professor of romance languages. Part of the 25th anniversary of African Studies at UGA. 5 p.m. FREE! www.afrstu.uga.edu FILM: Drivers Wanted (MadisonMorgan Cultural Center) This film follows the lives of taxi drivers in a taxi garage in Queens, NY through accidents, blizzards and late night streets. Director and producer Joshua Z. Weinstein will attend. 7 p.m. $5-7. www.mmcc-arts.org GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706354-1515 GAMES: Trivia (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways. Every Tuesday. 9–11 p.m. 706353-0305 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES AND LIT: Special Collections Library Tour (UGA Russell Library) Explore interactive kiosks with access to oral history interviews, historical film, video and sound recordings. Look for familiar faces from the state’s political history in Art Rosenbaum’s mural, “Doors.” Every Tuesday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706542-8079 LECTURES AND LIT: Workshop with Ustad Nizami (Hugh Hodgson School of Music) (Room 521) Ustad Ghulam Farid Nizami, 17th generation musician, poet and

composer leads a workshop on Hindustani and Sufi music. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu LECTURES AND LIT: Speaking Pages (Avid Bookshop) Spoken word gathering and open mic featuring storytelling, prose, essays, poetry and spoken word performances. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com LECTURES AND LIT: Ecology Discussion and Book Signing (UGA Ecology Building) (Auditorium) Charles Seabrook and Merryl Alber speak on “Ecology for the Masses: Southern Ecosystems in the Popular Press.” Part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 4 p.m. FREE! www.arts.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Carmina Burana (Hugh Hodgson Hall) Over 300 music students from UGA’s University Chorus, Hodgson Singers, Men & Women’s Glee Clubs and the Symphony Orchestra perform in Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana,” one of the great masterworks for choir and orchestra. Presented as part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts festival. 8 p.m. $5 (w/ student ID), $10. 706-5424400, www.pac.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: UGA Jazz Combo (UGA Edge Recital Hall) The UGA Jazz Combo presents a recital as part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 2 p.m. FREE! www.music. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Blue Man Group (The Classic Center) Blue Man Group is known for multi-media performances that feature three bald and blue characters who take the audience on a funny, intelligent and visually stunning journey, accompanied by a live band whose haunting, tribal rhythms help drive the show to its unforgettable climax. 8 p.m. $39–79. www.pac.uga.edu

Wednesday 7 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, in the galleries for an in-depth discussion of “7 Steps” by Radcliffe Bailey. Part of the 25th anniversary of African studies at UGA. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.com CLASSES: Life Drawing Open Studio (Lamar Dodd School of Art) (Room S370) Practice drawing or painting the human figure from life. No instruction provided. Ages 18 & up. 5:45–8:45 p.m. $7. cementflounder@gmail.com CLASSES: Open Hip-Hop/Jazz Dance Class (UGA New Dance Theatre) Participate in or observe an open hip-hop and jazz dance class offered by the dance department. Part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 11:15 a.m.–12:05 p.m. FREE! www.arts.uga.edu EVENTS: Open Mic Night (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) What rhymes with Fuzzy Taco? Performers and listeners welcome. Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0305 EVENTS: Word of Mouth Open Poetry Reading (The Globe) Sign up, mouth off, pay attention. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721, www.athenswordofmouth.com EVENTS: Open Mic Night (Ten Pins Tavern) Hip-hop, spoken word, rock, singer-songwriters, DJs, jugglers, bellydancers, comedy, poetry, ballet—if you can do it, we want to see it! Hosted by Amy Neese. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8090 FILM: Somebodies (Ciné) Somebodies, shot entirely in Athens with many local cast and crew members, is a dramatic comedy about a young African-American man caught between the religious priorities of his

family and the partying lifestyle of his college-age friends. Introduction, Q&A and reception with writer, director and star Hadjii and co-star Kaira Akita. Part of the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 7 p.m. $7.50–10. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie) (Five Points location) Open your piehole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706850-7424 GAMES: Movie Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Hosted by Jeremy Dyson. 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night. 8 p.m. (Baldwin St. & Broad St. locations). 706-548-3442 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920 KIDSTUFF: Barnes & Noble Storytime (Barnes & Noble) Storytime for all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES AND LIT: Searching for Social Justice Panel Discussion (Sanford Hall) (Room 112) UGA GLOBES presents “Searching for Social Justice: Intersections of Oppression & Hope for the Future.” LECTURES AND LIT: Peace Corps in Africa: 50 Years of Service (UGA Tate Center) (Room 480) Hear Peace Corps volunteers discuss their experiences. Part of UGA’s 25th anniversary of African Studies. 11 a.m. FREE! www.afrstu.uga.edu LECTURES AND LIT: Creativity in the Research University (Miller Learning Center) (Room 150) A panel discussion featuring Nicholas Allen (Willson Center), Mark Callahan (Ideas for Creative Exploration), Susan Thomas (Hugh Hodgson School of Music), David Saltz (theatre and film studies) and Martijn van Wagtendonk (Lamar Dodd School of Art). 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.arts.uga.edu LECTURES AND LIT: The APERO Africana Lecture (UGA Memorial Hall) (Room 407) “The Disproportionate Impact of Climate Change on the African-American Community” will be given by J. Marshall Shepherd, a UGA professor of geography and president-elect of the American Meteorological Society. Part of the 25th anniversary of African Studies at UGA. 12 p.m. FREE! www.afrstu.uga.edu LECTURES AND LIT: Bulldog Book Club Meeting (Jittery Joe’s Coffee) (UGA Miller Learning Center) A discussion of Haruki Marukani’s The Windup Bird Chronicle with profesk continued on next page

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LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 30 Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $18. www.georgiatheatre.com SPHONGLE Simon Posford and Raja Ram create a multi-instrument mash-up between “traditional world music and modern musical mastery.� PHUTUREPRIMITIVE Playing electronic music to both energize and hypnotize the crowd. The Globe 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 OPEN MIC NIGHT Open mic for acoustic musicians. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. Limited spots are available. Please direct questions to theglobeopenmic@gmail.com. Every Tuesday! Go Bar 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 MATT KURZ Performing Gary Numan covers. DE LUX INTERIORS The Cramps covers. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com DAVID BARBE An acclaimed local producer and former member of Sugar and Mercyland, Barbe plays a special brand of full-throttle rock. THAYER SARRANO Local singersongwriter and multi-instrumentalist with lovely, airy vocals and dark, gentle melodies. DENNIS ELLSWORTH Canadian singer/songwriter.

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The Melting Point Terrapin Tuesday Series. 7:30 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens.com JP & THE GILBERTS Brooklynbased country band with elements of classic rock and psychedelia. Mirko Pasta 6 p.m. FREE! 706-850-5641 (Gaines School Rd. location) LOUIS PHILLIP PELOT Local singer-songwriter performs solo folk and country. Nowhere Bar Tuesday Night Confessional. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 ADAM PAYNE Payne writes songs with a lot of heart, the kind that can either make you tear up or laugh out loud. CHRIS MOORE Local solo artist has been a member of The Spins and Cree Mo and the Lowball Tumblers. Designated “original Southern soul.� TY MANNING Bearfoot Hookers guitarist plays a solo set. MARK CUNNINGHAM Cunningham draws from Athens stalwarts R.E.M. and Chickasaw Mudd Puppies and classic country artists like Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons and Steve Earle.

Wednesday 31 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com BIG EYED BEANS FROM VENUS Playing their first show in two years, these local musicians perform the music of Captain Beefheart with precision and enthusiasm. BLACK VELVET Velvet Underground cover band featuring members of Olivia Tremor Control and El Hollin. GAMES FOR MAY Pink Floyd cover band featuring Tim Schreiber, Patrick Ingram and more. DJ PEACH SALSA Spinning tunes in between bands. Boar’s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Every Wednesday!

The Volstead 9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. 706-354-5300 KARAOKE Every Tuesday!

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $3 (21+), $5 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com COME WHAT MAY Hard and fast local rock band with a positive message. CLOAK AND DAGGER DATING SERVICE Local six-piece ensemble plays loud and loose straightahead rock with dueling male/female vocals. DESTRUCTION UNIT No information available. FISTY Thrash punk band from Athens with the the motto “drunk before sunset.�

WUOG Live In the Lobby! 8 p.m. FREE! www. wuog.org HELLO OCHO Atlanta pop band with swaying grooves and fresh harmonies.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com BEAT HAPPENED Beat Happening cover band! THE MUMMIES Mummies cover band!

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(NOTHING BUT) COVERS Talking Heads karaoke backed by the Talking Heads cover band! Farm 255 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DIAL INDICATORS Local act featuring Jeremiah Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor saxophone playing cool jazz. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $20. www.georgiatheatre.com CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson leads this psychedelic folk-rock project. The Globe 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 THE HOBOHEMIANSThis six-piece band utilizes various acoustic instruments to perform popular American and European roots music of the 1910s-30s. Costume contest just before midnight! Go Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-5609 RITVALS Garage-punk band featuring members of Muuy Biien. YIP DECIEVER An infectiously fun blend of feel-good pop, R&B grooves and noise-bending electro. Featuring of Montreal’s Davey Pierce. HOBGOBLIN Goblin cover band. DJ FOG JUICE Spinning Euro/Italo/ space-disco, new-wave, old school R&B and current and classic dance hits. Jerzees 10 p.m.–1 a.m. $3 (21+), $5. 706850-7320 SPICY SALSA DANCING Salsa and Latin dancing. Every Wednesday.

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Caledonia Lounge Grant Hart may be best known as the barefoot timekeeper (and occasional lead singer) for legendary punk rock trio Hßsker Dß, but his popleaning songwriting and numerous solo recordings increasingly are being celebrated as well. During Hßsker Dß’s nine-year run, Hart and Bob Mould shared songwriting duties; each sang lead on the tunes he penned. A Lennon/McCartney-style rivalry Grant Hart quickly developed. Both songwriters moved away from the fast-tempo, four-chord punk formula and worked up a massive guitar-driven sound based more on melodies and classic power-pop formulas. Hart’s songs stood out, pop gems as catchy as Cheap Trick’s best rockers. The hooks could be sweet, but the lyrical themes and subject matter could be dark, angry and downright terrifying (spin Zen Arcade sometime, why don’t you). Hart’s high-pitched croon worked to counter Mould’s raspy howl. After Hßsker Dß’s breakup in 1988, Hart switched to guitar and swiftly issued several solo discs, including the 2541 EP and the full-length Intolerance. In 1991, he formed a new group called Nova Mob (the moniker was based on William S. Burrough’s Nova trilogy) and released a conceptual album titled The Last Days of Pompeii on the now-defunct Rough Trade label. Unfortunately, it was poorly distributed and under-promoted. But recently, a remastered version of Pompeii saw print for the first time in 20 years via Con D’Or Records— which also released Hart’s most recent solo slab, 2009’s Hot Wax. (Members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Rank Strangers and A Silver Mt. Zion chipped in on that recording.) Independent filmmaker Gorman Bechard recently completed a Kickstarter campaign to fund his forthcoming Grant Hart rockumentary Every Everything: The Music, Life & Times of Grant Hart. No release date has been set yet, but Athens fans can catch Hart in person at the Caledonia on Saturday. [T. Ballard Lesemann]

Little Kings Shuffle Club 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub DE LUX INTERIORS Cramps cover band featuring Nate Mitchell (CCBB) and others. SLAW AND ORDER Playing a range of covers throughout the night. DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. DJ JUSTIN LEGEND Mixing a range of R&B, funk, soul, and hip-hop with a few surprises thrown in.

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Manor 9 p.m. $10 (students), $15 (nonstudents). www.manorathens.com GUCCI MANE Atlanta rapper whose off-kilter flow, penchant for using derivatives of the word “icy” and longstanding beef with Young Jeezy have made him a household name.

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Max Halloween Dance Party! 9 p.m. FREE! 706-254-3392 IMMUZIKATION Dance party featuring high-energy electro and rock TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (The Gold Party, The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop. DJ Z-DOGG Loveable local DJ spins top 40 hits, old-school hip-hop, rock and other danceable favorites. The Melting Point 9 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door), $10 (w/ UGA ID). www.meltingpointathens. com DARK SIDE OF THE DEAD Local band Cosmic Charlie playing covers of Pink Floyd and Grateful Dead. New Earth Music Hall 8 p.m. $8. www.newearthmusichall. com CANDYLAND Santa Barbara duo that features a DJ and live drums during their electro/house set. MITIS Coming from classical roots, Joe Torre (not the baseball dude) mixes everything from electro to dubstep. SINGULARITY EDM artist Martin Solveig produces rhythmically engaging music. The Office Lounge Horror Fest 6! 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706549-0840 SKARY-AOKE A spooky version of the Office’s weekly karaoke session. Costume contest, special effects and lighting. Porterhouse Grill 7 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT An Athens tradition for over 10 years! Pianist Steve Key is joined by other talented local musicians for an evening of jazz. Tapped 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-6277 KARAOKE Every Wednesday! Ten Pins Tavern 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8090 OPEN MIC NIGHT Hip-hop, spoken word, rock, singer-songwriters, DJs and more! Hosted by Amy Neese. Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com TOOLEY DEVILJUICE Tooley Deviljuice, a Macon/Warner Robinsbased solo country artist, hits Athens in support of his album Love Songs & Murder Ballads.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com ALBATROSS Local jazz/funk/blues/ rock quartet. 10 O’CLOCK RESERVATION Frontman Daniel Kirslis is backed by a Rhodes piano, electric guitar and drums. ROLLIN’ HOME This local group jams on originals with a Grateful Dead kind of groove. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com TITANS OF FILTH This local band combines droll Southern voices with easy-rolling, efficient and uncomplicated indie-pop rock about the ups and downs of young love. BELOVED BINGE “Rubble-pop” group featuring close harmonies, traditional instruments and bouzouki. ANTLERED AUNTLORD Fuzz-pop guitar/drums duo featuring local producer and songwriter Jesse Stinnard. RYAN DONEGAN No information available. Georgia Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-9884 CARLA LEFEVER AND THE RAYS Old-school funk, classic rock and sappy pop. Expect originals and covers. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com FUTUREBIRDS Critically acclaimed local folk-rock band with a tattered, raspy edge and sweetly honed harmonies. HEARTLESSS BASTARDS Garage rock featuring the Grace Slick-like vocals of Erika Wannerstrom. WUSSY Cincinnati-based rock and roll group. Go Bar 11 p.m. 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OLD SKOOL TRIO Funk, blues, and jazz featuring Carl Lindberg on bass, Seth Hendershot on drums and Jason Fuller on keys. La Fiesta 706-549-5933 Abdur & Moses Members of John Parker Wayne play tonight on the patio.

Nuçi’s Space Classic City Grit Benefit! 7:30 p.m. $3 (21+), $5 (18+). www.nuci.org 40TH STREET CANDID COAL PEOPLE Three-piece local folk-rock group. THE STILES BROTHERS Georgia based brothers who put a new spin on country music. WILL ENTREKIN No information available.

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Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com SAM SNIPER Post-alternative, country-fried twang with big anthemic choruses, joyful harmonies and a strong melody/pop sensibility. THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS This Atlanta/Athens group plays breezy, beachy Americana. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $25. www.georgiatheatre.com JIMMY HERRING BAND Lead guitarist for Widespread Panic playing his own unique version of jazz infused rock. VICTOR WOOTEN BAND Award winning bass player best known for his jazz compositions. See story on p. 21. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 ATHENS SHOWGIRL CABARET A unique drag show featuring performances by local drag artists. TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (The Gold Party, The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com HEATHER LUTTRELL Georgia-based artist who plays bluesy, homegrown Americana. You may have seen her on TV as one of the top 15 contestants on “Rock Star: INXS.� Highwire Lounge “Friday Night Jazz.� 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com RAND LINES Original compositions of pianist Rand Lines with drummer Ben Williams and bassist Carl Lindberg. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub WOMBAT IN COMBAT New Yorkbased punk band. TRIANGLE FIRE Local crust-punk. KARBOMB High-speed local punk. GRIPE This Athens thrash, grind and powerviolent band is known for its live show intensity. FOOD CLOTHES SHELTER New local punk band. The Melting Point 8 p.m. $10 (adv), $13 (door), $10 (w/ UGA ID). www.meltingpointathens. com STEWART & WINFIELD Folk roots driven by “strong harmony vocals� and classic rock vibes. CICADA RHYTHM Local acoustic guitar and upright bass duo playing bluegrass-tinged indie folk. New Earth Music Hall 9:30 p.m. $10. www.newearthmusichall.com THE BLACKOUT IV The 4th annual UGA Homecoming Party. Music provided by DJ Dark Night and a surprise guest! Come dressed all in black for the biggest homecoming party of the year. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 BRAD DOWNS & THE POOR BASTARD SOULS Mississippiborn, Athens-based singersongwriter.

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DAMN FINE COMPANY Harmonic Americana from this four-piece band. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke! Omega Bar 8 p.m. $5 (women), $10 (men). 706340-6808 THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR Every Friday. Dancing all night on two dance floors with live entertainment including “The Newlywed Game.� Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com DANK SINATRA Improvisation-heavy electronica mixed with elements of jazz, rock and reggae.

Saturday 3 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com DENT MAY Mississippi native plays ukelele ballads with tongue-in-cheek lyrics and a whole lotta charm. BASS DRUM OF DEATH Garage rock band signed to Fat Possum Records. DEAD GAZE Mississippi-based fuzzpop band “bursting with warped emotion, fucked up vocals and thick riffs with a beating pop heart.� ILLLS Noise-pop from Mississippi. Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net KISS YOUR DARLIN’ Joe Willey and Fiona Sheehan play traditional folk and protest songs with banjo, guitar and fiddle accompaniment. (8 a.m.) CATHERINE KIMBRO Insightful acoustic country with heart. (10 a.m.)

Broad River Outpost 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $3–5. 706-795-3242 FALL B.R.O.NANZA Featuring Helen Scott, Pipes You See, Pipes You Don’t, The Humms, Moths, S H A D E, Timmy & The Tumblers, Pilgrim, Taxi Cab Verses, Mad Axes w/ SO-HI, Universal Sigh, Old Smokey, Smokedog, Cult of Riggonia and Future Ape Tapes. All ages welcome. BYOB. No styrofoam or glass. Dogs on leashes. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com GRANT HART Former Husker Du drummer touring in support of his new album, The Argument. See Calendar Pick on p. 28. SUPERCLUSTER Athens supergroup featuring members of Pylon, Casper and the Cookies and The Olivia Tremor Control. Expect elements of psychedelic experimentation and angular rock. NEW SOUND OF NUMBERS Experimental pop and post-punk project led by Hannah Jones, visual artist and percussionist for Supercluster. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-7561 KARAOKE With “The Queen of Karaoke,� Lynn Carson. Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com HEAVY PETTY Former members of The Possibilities rock through the back catalog of Tom Petty. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com BETWEEN NAYBORS Local duo Greg Benson and Melanie Morgan play folky acoustic tunes. LARA POLANGCO Homegrown Revival musician plays a solo set backed by Eddie Glikken and John Keane.

BRETT VAUGHN Songwriter with a sound comparable to M. Ward, Jeff Buckley and Sam Cooke all rolled into one boomy voice. CHRISTIAN LOPEZ A solo set from the Curley Maple guitarist/mandolin player. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com MOON TAXI Progressive, psychedelic rock band from Nashville. Expect a good dose of improvisational folk, jazz and jam. TEA LEAF GREEN Pop-rock quintet playing rock’s adventurous, playful, outlaw spirit. MACHINES ARE PEOPLE TOO Chattanooga-based synth-pop outfit. The Globe Rock the ‘80s! 11 p.m. FREE! 706353-4721 VELVET RUNWAY Playing ‘80s and classic rock tunes! Go Bar 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARA KILDARE Local pianist and Kill Kill Buffalo front-woman. RENE LE CONTE Joe Kubler’s French-style electro-pop. DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com KENNY AND THE BASHERS Local band featuring Dan Nettles, Kenny Copes, Seth Hendershot, Allen Owens and JoJo Glidewell. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub LOS MEESFITS Misfits covers and more done Cuban salsa style! WASTED WINE South Carolina band is “a mix of rock, Eastern European folk, Klezmer, cabaret and more.�

Tuesday, November 6

Against Me!, Fake Problems, Water Tower Bucket Boys 40 Watt Club When Against Me! takes the 40 Watt stage on Tuesday, the Florida band will play the music for which it is known—stormy, loud rock and roll—and project the same punk power as it has since its raucous beginnings in Gainesville’s mid-’90s Against Me! DIY folk-punk scene. But there will be one striking difference from the last time the band was in town. When she came out as transgender in an interview with Rolling Stone this past May, singer Laura Jane Grace (formerly Tom Gabel) became the first high-profile musician to do so, in effect breaking a new sort of glass ceiling. “The clichĂŠ is that you’re a woman trapped in a man’s body, but it’s not that simple,â€? Grace was quoted as saying. “It’s a feeling of detachment from your body and from yourself. And it’s shitty, man. It’s really fucking shitty.â€? Grace has begun presenting “full femmeâ€? in everyday life and onstage, and is in the process of hormone replacement therapy. Her bandmates and, by most accounts, the band’s fans, have been supportive of the transition. There’s also a new album in the works called Transgender Dysphoria Blues, on which Against Me! will tackle its new reality head-on. It’s not surprising. The group’s music has always been particularly visceral, whether confronting harsh political realities or the harsher personal realities of the societally marginalized. Indeed, Against Me! has always been a band that, despite signing to a major label and seeing its star rise higher than most of its contemporaries, has held its principles near and dear. In a way, then, this journey from crust-punk heroes to stadium rockers seems almost preordained. For a whole new generation of young fans, Against Me! is not only rock and roll fun but also a specific source of inspiration. [Gabe Vodicka]

Ryan Russell

THE CALENDAR!

Max PBR Trailgate. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-2543392 DJ SEOULO Athens-area DJ mixing your favorite hip-hop, electronica, top 40 and old-school jams. KEIS Athens-area DJ mixing all your favorites. The Melting Point 9 p.m. $6 (adv), $8 (door), $5 (w/ UGA ID). www.meltingpointathens.com TIM MILLER BAND Georgia band with high-energy fiddle, deep bass lines and husky vocals. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 REVEREND DEBRUHL Jammy, Valdosta-based rock quartet. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 EMILY JACKSON Self-taught folk singer-songwriter on the rise. Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com CONSERVATION THEORY An acoustic blues group.

Sunday 4 Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com EACH OTHER Nuanced guitar pop with extreme harmonies. The Globe 4–7 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 ATHENS CEILI BAND A weekly traditional Irish music section. Ten Pins Tavern 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8090 SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE BOWLING ALLEY BLUES BAND Featuring locals Paul Scales, Randy Durham, John Straw, Dave Herndon and Scott Sanders playing blues jams. Viva! 706-850-8284 DANNY HUTCHENS & ERIC CARTER Members of Bloodkin.

Monday 5 Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com WHITE DENIM Texan trio that flows effortlessly from “soft-hearted to ferocious� with funk-rock sounds. MAPS & ATLASES Dynamic experimental post-rock music that focuses on an “emotional connection.� ASHEREL Atlanta-based alt rock band. Go Bar 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 MATT HUDGINS Local songwriter plays songs about drinking, jail, love and death. See story on p. 19. MARK CUNNINGHAM Cunningham draws from classic country artists like Gram Parsons and Steve Earle. The Grotto 8 p.m. FREE! 140 E. Clayton St. THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR Smooth jazz played by DJ Segar from WXAG. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Local songstress Kyshona Armstrong host! The Melting Point 7:30 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door), $10 (w/ UGA ID). www.meltingpointathens.com PEGI YOUNG & THE SURVIVORS Neil Young’s wife plays honest, emotional music that showcases her spare and resonant vocals, along

with a talented band that includes Kelvin Holly and Phil Jones. MICHAEL GUTHRIE Long-running British-sounding throwback rock. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 BLUES NIGHT WITH BIG C Nobody in Athens sings the blues quite like Big C (frontman for Big C and the Ringers).

Tuesday 6 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $16. www.40watt.com AGAINST ME! Politically minded punk band that began in Gainesville, FL in the mid-’90s. See Calendar Pick on p. 30. FAKE PROBLEMS Florida-based rock band. WATER TOWER BUCKET BOYS Bluegrass group from Portland, OR. The Globe 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 OPEN MIC NIGHT Open mic for acoustic musicians. Sign-up at 8 p.m. for limited spots. Please direct questions to theglobeopenmic@ gmail.com. Every Tuesday! Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee. com IKE STUBBLEFIELD & FRIENDS Soulful R&B artist Ike Stubblefield is a Hammond B3 virtuoso who cut his teeth backing Motown legends! The Melting Point 7 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens. com BUTTERMILK REVIVAL A blending of traditional and non-traditional bluegrass in three-part harmony. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. www.newearthmusichall.com CHIEF ROCKA Trav Williams’/ ATHFactor Entertainment’s personal spin doctor promoting entertainment and hip-hop. Party/network mixer the first Tuesday of every month! Nowhere Bar Tuesday Night Confessional. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 FESTER HAGOOD AND FRIENDS This local songwriter sings in a soft drawl that accents his simple, plucked country songs. The Volstead 9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. 706-354-5300 KARAOKE Every Tuesday.

Wednesday 7 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18+). www.40watt.com BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR Texas band that melds rock with funk, soul and psychedelia. THOMAS WYNN AND THE BELIEVERS This six-piece group from Orlando plays Americana rock infused with Southern soul. BOOMFOX Local rock band formerly known as The Sunlight Alchemists. The group describes itself as “Adele meets Stone Temple Pilots.�

GROUP RHODA San Francisco’s Mara Baranbaum toys with experimental pop driven by strong synth melodies. TWIN TIGERS Loud and lush at the same time, this local rock band combines jarring guitar riffs with sweeping melodies. Farm 255 8 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CALEB DARNELL Member of The Darnell Boys sings the blues. Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com BREAK SCIENCE Electronic duo from Brooklyn that combines soul, dubstep and glitch to make a killer live performance. UP UNTIL NOW Jay Murphy plays electronic dance music with driving uptempo beats.

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Go Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-5609 INCATEPEC Local Athens group playing traditional Latin music. THE PEAKS Local indie rock band with “international and classical inspirations.� REBEL DIAZ New York hip-hop duo. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com LARA OSHON Her rich voice and rhythmic piano stylings flow over a lush bed of drum beats, with arrangements that are intentionally spare, yet warm and shimmery. Jerzees 10 p.m.–1 a.m. $3 (21+), $5. 706850-7320 SPICY SALSA DANCING Salsa and Latin dancing. Every Wednesday. Little Kings Shuffle Club 11 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub JOHN MCLEAN Dead Dog guitarist plays a solo set. LITTLE GOLD Brooklyn-based trio fronted by Christian DeRoeck, formerly of Woods. HEAVEN’S JAIL BAND Dark, country-influenced rock band from Brooklyn. The Melting Point 8 p.m. $7 (adv), $10 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com GRAYSON CAPPS & THE LOST CAUSE MINSTRELS Prepare to be enthralled by “stinging tales of the Southern Gothic.� Capps writes Southern rock with a lot of soul. STEEPWATER BAND Classic rock and roll Americana from this fourpiece band from Chicago. The Office Lounge 9:30 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 Pianist Steve Key is joined by other talented local musicians for an evening of jazz Tapped 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-6277 KARAOKE Every Wednesday!

Boar’s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Every Wednesday!

Ten Pins Tavern 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8090 OPEN MIC NIGHT Hip-hop, spoken word, rock, singer-songwriters, DJs and more! Hosted by Amy Neese.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com THE SOFT MOON Luis Vasques plays dark, moody, synth-driven music that is experimental in nature.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com MC BLUEZ Blues trio fronted by Jim Cook and Bill Mitchell with John Rogeberg on percussion. Strong vocals and smoking slide guitar.

Do you want to quit smoking? • Smoking is the #1 cause of illness and death in the U.S. • The UGA Psychology Clinic is now offering smoking cessation treatment. • Treatment includes individual counseling and free nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patch). • We offer affordable rates on a sliding scale. • Call (706) 542-1173 to schedule an appointment.

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ror film, Psycho. Ten submissions will be printed in 27”x40” size and displayed in Ciné’s entrance gallery Nov. 8–15. Submissions due Nov. 1 to athenscine@gmail.com Seeking Collectors and Artists (Vic’s Vintage lot) The Eclectic Bazaar is looking for collectors who want to sell quality items such as vinyl records, books, vintage clothing, retro furniture, jewelry, tools. Artists welcome, too. Email photos with descriptions of items to athenseclecticbazaar@gmail.com

2012 Student Art Contest (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This competition selects original artwork to adorn items for sale in SBG’s gift shop. All submissions must be from students ninth grade and above, including college students, who attend school full or part-time in Georgia. Winners receive up to $1,000. Artwork due Nov. 30. 706542-6014, www.botgarden.uga.edu Athens Slingshot 2013 (Athens, Ga) Seeking art proposals for a new music and arts showcase being held Mar. 8 & 9. Submissions can include installation, performance, locative media or fixed media. Proposals due Nov. 15. submissions@athensslingshot.com, www.athensslingshot.com Call for Artists (Ben’s Bikes) The Indie South Fair, formerly the Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa, is seeking artists, demonstrators and workshop leaders for its annual holiday market Dec. 3. Apply online. www.indiesouthfair.com Call for Artists (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Moonlight Gypsy Market is seeking outsider, strange, erotic, macabre, dark or odd artists and crafters for this year’s event on Nov. 16. Deadline Oct. 31. moonlightgypsymarket@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/moonlightgypsy market Call for Artists (Farmington Depot Gallery) Now accepting applications for its holiday artist market, “Holidaze,” to be held on Dec. 1 & 2. Email farmingtongallery@gmail.com for application and details. Psycho Poster Project (Ciné) Seeking local artists to design movie posters for an upcoming screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic hor-

CLASSES Back Care for Beginners (Healing Arts Centre) Taught by Radka Nations. Tuesdays, 5:15–6:45 p.m. sangha@healingartscentre.net Buddhist Book Study (Body, Mind & Spirit) Every Wednesday. 6 p.m. Donations accepted. 706351-6024 Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clay” classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Computer Classes (Oconee County Library) Advanced to beginner computer classes offered by appointment. Call to register. 706769-3950, watkinsville@athens library.org Computer Tutorials (ACC Library) Choose from a list of topics for personalized, one-onone instruction. The library also offers online computer classes in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and eBooks. Call for times and to register. 706-613-3650

ACC ANIMAL CONTROL

The shelter always appreciates donations of kitten food. And you can stop by and play with the kitties anytime.

150 Buddy Christian Way • 706-613-3887 JUST A FEW MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN

Open every day 10am-4pm except Wednesday

Never had a cat before? No worries. Marshmallow kitten will guide you through the process. Love me. Feed me. Love me. Easy! He’s soft as a bunny and loves to be held.

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He’s a busy guy! So much to see and do! Maybe he’s trying to find the other half of his moustache? Fun and easygoing.

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Fall Art Classes and Workshops (OCAF) Instruction in watercolors, painting, clay arts, book, paper and journal making, bagpipes, freelance writing and more. Register. 706-769-4565, info@ocaf.com, www.ocaf.com From Sewing to Quiltmaking (Sewcial Studio) If you already know how to sew and want to learn how to make quilts, this class will teach you the basics. Pre-registration required. Nov. 8 & 15, 6–7:30 p.m. $10. 706247-6143, www.sewcialstudio.com Gentle Hatha Integral Yoga (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) All levels. Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $9/ class. 706-543-0162, mfhealy@ bellsouth.net, www.mindfuliving.org Glass Fusing Class (Good Dirt) Make a fused and slumped glass bowl with mosaic-like patterns. For adults and mature teens. Call to register. Nov. 11, 2–4 p.m. $60. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Holiday Classes (Good Dirt) Now registering for week-long clay classes for all levels of wheel and hand-building. Check website for schedule. Classes begin Nov. 3. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Hot Yoga (Bikram Yoga) Classes offered seven days a week. Beginners welcome. 706-353-9642, www.bikramathens.com Kids’ and Adults’ Dance Classes (Studio Dance Academy) Classical dance classes offered including ballet, jazz, modern and tap. 706-354-6454, genielwiggins@ gmail.com Lori’s Boot Camp (Fitness at Five) Get in shape! Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 706-353-6030, www.fitnessatfive.com Middle Eastern Drum Circle (Floorspace) All skill levels and ages welcome. Saturdays, 12:30 p.m.

Sweet. sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet. Sweet sweet and sweet. A feline dollbaby.

One of four members of the ridiculously cute “Dumpster Gang.” Itty bitties found near a dumpster at a school. Two girls, two boys, lotsa stripes.

BETH

ACC ANIMAL CONTROL more local adoptable cats and dogs at 18 Dogs Received, 19 Dogs Placed athenspets.net 17 Cats Received, 12 Cats Placed ATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY 3 Animals Received, 17 Animals Placed, 0 Healthy, Adoptable Animals Euthanized!

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Chakaia Booker’s sculpture “Shhh” is on display at the GMOA through Apr. 30. $6–$12 donation. www.floorspace athens.com Pints and Paints (Pints and Paints ) A local artist will teach you step-by-step how to create your very own masterpiece. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., $20–30. www.pintsandpaints.com Prenatal Yoga (Five Points Yoga Studio) Designed for parents and babies. Tuesdays, 11 a.m–12 p.m., $14/class. www.athensfivepoints yoga.com SALSAthens (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cuban-style salsa dance classes. Every Wednesday, 6:307:30 p.m. (intermediate), 7:30-8:30 p.m. (beginners). $8 (incl. $3.50 drink). 706-338-6613 Tribal Style Bellydance Basics (Floorspace) Bellydance basics, Thursdays, 5:45–7 p.m. Tribal style, Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. $10–$12. www.floorspaceathens. com Writing to Heal (The Banyan Tree Center, 1 Huntington Rd.) This five-week workshop allows participants to tell their story using writing exercises. Sundays, 3–5 p.m. Nov. 11–Dec. 16. $250. www.thebanyan treecenter.com Yoga Teacher Training (Athens, Ga) Yoga teacher and RYT200 certification course. Saturdays, Aug. 11–Dec. 15, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $1450. www.yogaful day.com Zumba (Athens Latino Center for Education and Services (ALCES))

Instructed by Maricela Delgado. Every Wednesday, 6–7 p.m. & 7:15–8:15 p.m. $5 (1 class), $8 (both classes). 706-540-0591 Zumba at the Garden (State Botanical Garden) Latin rhythms comprise this dynamic fitness program. Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $10/class, $70/session. www.uga. edu/botgarden

HELP OUT Homecoming Spirit of Service (UGA Campus) Find out how to help out during homecoming with a canned food drive, a coin collection, a day of service and mini service projects. www.union.uga.edu The Blackout Pet Adoption (The Athens Area Humane Society) This month, the Humane Society is offering reduced adoption rates for black dogs and cats. Stop by the no-kill shelter for Halloween candy for kids, too. Through October. www.athenshumanesociety.org

KIDSTUFF Arrow Shared Nanny Sessions (Arrow) Caregiving with a child ratio of 1 to 3. For ages 6 months–4 years. Pre-registration required. Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $30–125. ourarrow@gmail. com, www.ourarrow.com

Artist Trading Cards (ACC Library) Create a work of original art on a 3.5 by 2.5 inch card, then stop by the artist trading card exchange wall in the library and trade your card. Ages 11–18. 706-613-3650, ext. 329 Arts in the Afternoon (East Athens Community Center) Afterschool program teaches arts and crafts and allows children to create original artwork. Ages 6–15. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30– 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3593 Cookie Monster Day (Parkview Community Center) Celebrate Cookie Monster’s birthday with crafts, cookie decorating and Sesame Street games! Ages 6–12. Call to register by Oct. 30. Nov. 2, 4–5 p.m. $1. 706-613-3603 Day Off School Program: Turkey Time (Memorial Park) Celebrate the star of Thanksgiving season, Tom Turkey. Games, crafts, a zoo program and snacks included. Bring a sack lunch. Register by Nov. 14. Nov. 20, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $15–23. 706-613-3580 Day Off School: It’s a Jungle Out There (Memorial Park) Participants will explore the wilds of Memorial Park as they hone up on safari skills. Games, crafts, a zoo program and a snack are all included. Bring a sack lunch. Elementary school students only. Register by Nov. 14. Nov. 19, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $15–23. 706-6133580

Family Day (Georgia Museum of Art) Visit the museum’s permanent collection to see how different artists represent nature, then paint a landscape. georgiamuseum.org Craft Classes (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Mama/Papa & Me craft class for ages 1–3 (Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 10 a.m.), Craft Club for ages 6–10 (Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4 p.m.) and Family Crafterdays (Saturdays, 11 a.m.). $10/class, $30/4 classes. www.tree housekidandcraft.tumblr.com New Mamas & Babies Group (Arrow) Meet other new parents and their pre-crawling little ones. Thursdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $5, $30 (8 visits). www.ourarrow.com Out of School Workshop: Autumn Leaves (Good Dirt) Kids can get ready for the holidays on their day off by making autumninspired clay projects. Register. Nov. 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $55. 706-355-3161 Pop-In Playtime (Pump It Up) Children ages 11 & under can bounce around. Wednesdays, 3:305:30 p.m. $3 (ages 2 & under), $6 (ages 2 & up). 706-613-5676 Spanish Lessons for Tots (Arrow) Spanish lessons with music, dancing and fun surprises led by Sarah Ehlers. For ages 2.5–4 years

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ART AROUND TOWN A. LAFERA SALON (2440 W. Broad St.) Impressionistic oil paintings of the natural world by Perry McCrackin. AMICI ITALIAN CAFÉ (233 E. Clayton St.) Atmospheric paintings ranging from introspective melancholy to stark mechanical by Jacob Wenzka. Through November. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings by Mary Porter, Christine Shockley, Dorthea Jacobson, Lana Mitchell, John Gholson, Greg Benson and Ainhoa Bilbao Canup. Art quilt 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. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Myers Gallery, “Athens Portrait Artists,â€? works by William “Rockyâ€? Sapp, John Ahee, Noah Saunders, Leah B. Mantini, Jean Westmacott, Meredith Lachin and Katherine E. Schuber. Through Dec. 14. • In the Harrison Center, “Earth Showâ€? includes works by O.C. Carlisle, Jane Crisan, Leigh Ellis, Caroline Montigue, Richard Patterson, Joe Ruiz, Patrick Snead, Lawrence Stueck and Charles Warnock. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) “Centerâ€? includes works that explore the idea of community by Keliy Anderson-Staley, Pete Dugas, Nestor Armando Gil, Katie Hargrave, Jennifer Hartley, Justin Plakas, Kevin Sims, Vernon Thornsberry and Todd Upchurch. Through Nov. 16. THE BRANDED BUTCHER (225 N. Lumpkin St.) Paintings and drawings by Sanithna Phansavanh. CIRCLE GALLERY AT UGA (285 S. Jackson St.) The UGA College of Environment and Design presents “Altamaha: The Environmental History of a Great American River,â€? photographs by James Holland. Through October. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Colorful digital art photos by Greg Harmon. ETIENNE BRASSERIE (311 E. Broad St.) Paintings by Alan Campbell. Through November. FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 16 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics and fine furniture. Permanent collection artists include Leigh Ellis, Tom Phillips, Larry Hamilton, Cheri Wranosky and more. • “Bucolanaliaâ€? includes paintings and drawings by featured artist Matt Alston. Through Nov. 15. FIVE STAR DAY CAFÉ (229 E. Broad St.) Painted portraits of musicians by Lauren Dellaria. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) “Oneironautâ€? includes drawings by James Greer. Opening Reception Nov. 3. Through November. FRONTIER (193 E. Clayton St.) A display of works made from found materials by local outsider artist Jimmy “Cap Manâ€? Straehla. Through Nov. 15. GAINESVILLE STATE COLLEGE OCONEE CAMPUS (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) 3D puppet boxes with ethereal characters by Cindy Jerrell. Shadow boxes and ceramic dolls utilizing found objects by Rosemary Mendicino. Closing reception Oct. 31. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “The Epic and the Intimate: French Drawings from the John D. Reilly Collection at the Snite Museum of Art.â€? Through Nov. 3. • Francisco de Goya’s “Disasters of War.â€? Through Nov. 3. • “The Look of Love: Eye Miniatures from the Skier Collection.â€? Through Jan. 6. • Murals of agriculture scenes by George Beattie. Through Jan. 7. • “De Wain Valentine: Human Scaleâ€? features eight large-scale, minimalist and translucent sculptures. Through Jan. 27. • “Defiant Beauty: The Work of Chakaia Bookerâ€? consists of large-scale sculptures created from tires. Through Apr. 30.

to the polls for early voting now through Nov. 2 and on election day, Nov. 6. Schedule a ride. 706-5467075, www.clarkedemocrats.com Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program Appointments (Athens, Ga) The Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now taking appointments for eligible home heating assistance applicants. Appointments for the elderly will be held Nov. 26–28, and general appointments are Dec. 17–19. Call for an appointment. 706-424-2866 ResumĂŠ Call for Theater Technicians (Rose of Athens Theatre) Looking for new set designers and builders, lighting designers, teachers and musicians for the 2012-2013 season. Send information to danielle@roseofathens.org Seeking Entries for the Downtown Athens Parade of Lights (Downtown Athens) Now accepting applications for floats. This year’s theme is “A Charlie Brown Christmas.â€? Apply by Nov. 15. 706-613-3620, robin. stevens@athensclarkecounty.com, www.athensclarkecounty.com/parade Sharpshooter’s Basketball Clinic (Lay Park) This clinic focuses on proper shooting tech-

niques and other fundamental basketball skills. Thursday afternoons, Oct. 11–Dec. 6., 5:30–6:30 p.m. $1–2. www.athensclarkecounty. com/lay Spay and Neuter Fall Special (The Athens Area Humane Society) The Athens Area Humane Society is offering dog and cat spay or neuter surgeries for $10 off, as well as a free rabies vaccine at the time of surgery if not up to date. Now through Nov. 29. 706-769-9155, www.athens humanesociety.org Spotlight on the Arts: Special Tuesday Tour at 2 (UGA Russell Library) Tour the massive underground storage vault. Available for first 40 who RSVP to jclevela@uga.edu with subject line: “vault tour.� Wear closed-toe shoes. Nov. 6, 2 p.m.

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GEORGIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (East Campus Rd.) A collection of mounted game animals featuring lynxes, African leopards, Alaskan bears, water buffalo and elk, as well as live corn snakes, tarantulas and other animals. GLASSCUBE & GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “PLACE: Photographyâ€? includes works by Michael Lachowski, Carl Martin and Stephen Scheer. Through Dec. 20. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Photographs by Judy Kuniansky. Through Nov. 17. HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) “Fruit of Lifeâ€? features oil paintings by Keara Connor. Opening reception Nov. 7. Through November. JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) Fantasy paintings by Mark A Helwig. Through Nov. 15. JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE EASTSIDE (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) The artwork of Thomas Fletcher explores other-worldly landscapes and the coalescence of nature with the phantasmagorical. KRIMSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville) Works by June F. Johnston. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) A juried show of student works. Through Nov. 5. LEATHERS BUILDING ART SPACE (675 Pulaski St.) Mixed media art by Jessica “Cobraâ€? McVey and Trevor Oxley. Through December. LOFT GALLERY (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) The colorful paintings by Melody Croft explore the emotional complexities of race, gender, age and culture. Opening reception Nov. 7. Through December. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) “The Orphan Showâ€? is an exhibition and silent auction of artworks abandoned by their artists at the center over the years. • “Discovering History: Decorative Arts and Genealogy from the Ware and Lyndon Family Eras.â€? Through Jan. 12. MAMA’S BOY (197 Oak St.) Acrylic paintings by Brooke Bryant. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) Selected works by Kathy Prescott. Through Nov. 3. • 3rd annual “Georgia Small Worksâ€? juried exhibition. Through Nov. 9. SEWCIAL STUDIO (160 Tracy St.) Hand-dyed art quilts by Anita Heady and rust and over-dyed fabric on canvas by Bill Heady. SIPS ESPRESSO CAFE (1390 Prince Ave.) Acrylic paintings by Johnny Gordon. • Rust art by Bill Heady. STATE BOTANICAL GARDENS (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) Photographs of nature by Robert Rushton. Through Nov. 25. STRAND HAIR STUDIO (1625 S. Lumpkin St.) “Avesericoâ€? features photography of birds on silk scarves by Dana Downs. THOMPSON GALLERY (215 S. Thomas St.) “hot&bothered,â€? a site-specific installation featuring works by 14 sculpture students. Opening Reception Nov. 2. Through Nov. 4. TOWN 220 (220 W. Washington St., Madison) “Observationsâ€? includes encaustic paintings by Mary Leslie. Opening reception Nov. 1. Through Jan. 26. TRANSMETROPOLITAN (145 E. Clayton St.) Nature photos by Wendy Garfinkel-Gold. VISIONARY GROWTH GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) “Brainedâ€? features works by Grover Hogan, Tim Gartrell, Michael McAleer, Haru Park, John Crowe and special guest artist Bud Lee. Through December. WALKER’S COFFEE & PUB (128 College Ave.) “Slaughterhouse Starletsâ€? is a collection of horror-themed portraits of actresses not typically associated with slasher films, like Emma Watson, Zooey Deschanel and Tina Fey, by Keith Rein. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) “Keep Movingâ€? features a selection of works on paper created by Krista Dean’s students at Chase Street Elementary School. Opening reception Nov. 2. Through November.

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2BR/2BA. Close to Dwntn. Fenced yd., pets welcome. Storage, new appls., HWflrs., HVAC, sec. sys. $1000/mo. Avail. now! (706) 247-6967.

For rent: 3BR/2BA house on large lot on West Lake Dr. AC, W/D, water/garbage incl. $1200/mo. Call (706) 340-4938 or (706) 3407938.

205 Little Street. 2 B R / 1 B A . Wa t e r, g a s , power incl. Near Dwntn. $550/mo. Call Joiner Management (706) 3536868.

Lovely renovated Normaltown cottage: 2BR/1BA, HWflrs., CHAC, W/D, DW, large yard, 10 min. walk to UGA busline on Prince. Ideal for grad. student or professional single/couple. $750 + utils. Avail. mid-Dec. (706) 8505251.

Read Flagpole Classifieds are online at classifieds. flagpole.com 3BR/2BA. CHAC. Country home. 8 mi. from bypass, 10 min. to Dwntn. Fenced yd. Pets OK. No pet fees! $725/mo. (706) 254-2569.

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Offstreet parking, private BA, large kitchen, close to UGA, share house w/ 1 other person. $375/mo. + utils., no dep., prefer graduate student. (706) 363-2893.

Athens School of Music. Instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin, fiddle & more. From beginner to expert. Instrument repairs avail. Visit www. AthensSchoolofMusic.com, (706) 543-5800.

Re-listed! Roommate needed immediately for house off Pulaski St. Screened porch, W/D. Only a 10 min. walk from Dwntn. Only $250/mo. Calls only: (706) 548-9744.

For Sale Electronics Sell cars, bikes, electronics and instruments with Flagpole Classifieds. Now with online pics! Go to www. flagpole.com today.

Furniture King sized bed frame and dresser for sale. Cherry wood, good condition, never been used. $800. (706) 318-8278.

Miscellaneous Archipelago Antiques. 23 years of fine antiques, art & retro. Underneath Homeplace. At 1676 S. Lumpkin St. (706) 3544297. Come to Cillies, 175 E. Clayton St. for vintage Louis Vuitton. 20% off single purchase of clothing, sandals and jewelry (excl. J. Crew). 1/ person. Go to Agora! Awesome! Affordable! The ultimate store! Specializing in retro ever ything: antiques, furniture, clothes, bikes, records & players! 260 W. Clayton St., (706) 3160130. Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtr y Records, at corner of Clayton & College downtown. (706) 3699428.

Music Equipment Nuçi’s Space needs your old instruments & music gear! All donations are taxdeductible. Call (706) 2271515 or come by Nuçi’s Space, 396 Oconee St. Do you want to make $$$ with your music related business? Are you advertising in Flagpole? Call (706) 549-0301 for details.

Guitar lessons! College instructor w/ doctorate in music. All styles, beginners too. Bass, theory & composition too. 1st lesson free. Call David, (706) 5467082. davidguitar4109@ h o t m a i l . c o m . w w w. mitchellmusicguitar.com.

Music Services Eady Guitars, Guitar B u i l d i n g & R e p a i r. Qualified repairman offering professional set ups, fret work, wiring, finishing & restorations. Exp. incl. Gibson & Benedetto Guitars. Appt. only. (615) 714-9722, www. eadyguitars.com. Fret Shop. Professional guitar repairs & modifications, setups, e l e c t ro n i c s , p re c i s i o n fretwork. Previous clients incl. R.E.M., Widespread Panic, Cracker, Bob Mould, John Berry, Abbey Road Live!, Squat. (706) 5491567. Wedding bands. Quality, professional bands. Weddings, parties. Rock, jazz, etc. Call Classic City Entertainment. ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 9 - 1 5 6 7 . w w w. classiccityentertainment. com. Featuring The Magictones - Athens’ premiere wedding & party band. www.themagictones. com.

Services Cleaning Blessed Hand Cleaning Service. Business/ residential. Student workers, senior rates, holiday/bir thday rates. Before/after event cleaning. We do dishes, stove, fridge, oven + more. Friendly prices. (678) 6984260. Student cleaning special: 1BR/BA, $25. Pet & ear th f r i e n d l y, l o c a l & independent. Regular or one time. Get it done now & let the sunshine in. Text/call Nick, (706) 851-9087. Trying to get your personal business off the ground? Advertise in the Flagpole Classifieds!

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Do you have a special needs pet? Let Athens Specialized Small Animal Care Center care for your pet while you cannot. website: www.athensspecialized smallanimalcarecenter. com.

Spa The location of Athens’ best massage therapists, estheticians & nail technicians is not classified. Call The Spa at Foundry Park Inn now at (706) 425-9700.

Jobs Full-time C a l l c e n t e r representative. Join established Athens company calling CEOs & CFOs of major corporations generating sales leads for tech companies. $9/ hr. BOS Staffing, www. bostemps.com, (706) 3533030. Clocked is looking for an experienced grill cook. Resumes only. 259 W. Washington St. Front desk, laundr y & breakfast help. Should be flex. for all 3 shifts. Comfort Suites, 255 North Ave. Apply in person, bring resume. 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., M-F. Mr. Singh. F a n t a s y Wo r l d ! H i r i n g private lingerie models. No exp. necessary. We train. Flexible scheduling. Call (706) 613-8986 or visit 1050 Baxter St., Athens. New Dwntn. restaurant & bar now hiring all positions. Apply in person at Dirty Birds (on Washington St.) or Square One (on Thomas St.). Strand Hair Studio has an opening for a motivated, easygoing hairstylist looking for a calm, relaxing environment w/ established clientele. Fixed rent. (706) 549-8074. NEED A JOB? Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities are listed weekly in the Flagpole Classifieds.

Opportunities C re a t e e x t r a i n c o m e ! O p e r a t e a M i n i - O ff i c e Outlet from home. Free online training, flexible hours, great income. www. myFreedomIncome.com. Earn up to $30 for completing 3 hr. study. Men between 18–65 needed. Call Personality Studies at UGA for initial phone screening (706) 583-0819. Reference Code B.

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Part-time Always Baked is looking to hire some PT cookie crazies to help us bring our made from scratch baked to order cookies to Athens. Exp. pref’d, enthusiasm mandatory! Go to athenscookies.com & “holla” at us! The holidays are approaching, which means lots of entrepreneurial o p p o r t u n i t i e s are waiting for someone to realize them. Let Athens know about your soughtafter skills with Flagpole Classifieds. Go to classifieds.flagpole.com or call (706) 549-0301.

Vehicles Autos Subaru Legacy G T, 2 0 0 0 , 1 6 7 , 0 0 0 (Interstate Hwy.) miles. Maroon, charcoal interior, runs great, well maintained. Sun roof, great sound system. $2,750. (706) 255-4541.

Notices Organizations Donate for one Obama yard sign, get one free! Limited edition Evolve Charles Darwin for Congress t-shirts also available. Visit Clarke County Democratic Headquarters, 160 Tr a c y S t r e e t ; ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 6 - 7 0 7 5 o r w w w. clarkedemocrats.com. Free rides to polls during advance voting (now through N ov. 2) & on Election Day (Nov. 6). Call the Clarke County Democratic Committee, (706) 546-7075.

Pets Lost and found pets can be advertised in Flagpole classifieds. Call (706) 549-0301 to return them home.

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Pumpkin Head: Is Halloween Not Meant to Be Scary? A bout a week ago, an unexpected visitor made his appearance in the front yard of our next-door neighbor. Larger than life, the pumpkin-headed, straw-stuffed apparition commanded the lawn, holding in one hand a pitchfork and above his head, an Armless Boy. Limbs scattered the grass; blood streaked the frock of the scarecrow’s oversized shirt. And at night, a red spotlight threw ghoulish shadows against the house. The author of this masterpiece, Pete, is a good-natured, friendly, wholesome man. He has two boys, six and 10 years old. He built a swing set by hand for them in the backyard, and he is working on constructing a pizza oven as well. He diligently trained their golden retriever, Dolores, from puppyish mischief to obedient loyalty. He was the head of his sons’ Cub Scout troop. He mows the lawn every week. Pete is a biologist and works for Fish and Wildlife. Earlier this week, Pete’s creation came under brutal attack from a neighborhood listserv. One member complained that she couldn’t even bring her children walking by his house, and that Halloween wasn’t meant to scare kids. Other subscribers to the listserv assaulted Pete, who had previously defended himself, asserting that Halloween surely should scare children, and that he himself was a pacifist. One neighbor bluntly responded, “No, you are not a pacifist.” (See www.flagpole.com for Pete’s beautifully eloquent defense of his creation.) Ironically, we didn’t even know the people attacking Pete. Pete’s story is a charming “small town” occurrence. Most of the families in our neighborhood have children aged four to 12 and are fairly protective of their kids. The conservative reaction to Pete’s supernatural guest was unwarranted, but understandable. This raises a somewhat unexpected question, which I had never thought to ask myself before: Should Halloween really

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be spooky? What is the point of this mismatched and rather bizarre holiday? From what I have gathered, Halloween is a hybrid between a harvest festival (hence the pumpkins and straw scarecrows) and a holiday celebrating the resurrection of

ghosts from their graves. But it has positive connotations for children: parties, costumes and lots of sugar. Since the time I was about three years old (I dressed up as a Grandfather Clock that year), Halloween has been a yearly point of anticipation; my mother and I would create elaborate costumes, pieces of art, and I would parade the streets with my friends, filling a

bag with candy (although, inevitably, returning home with significantly less than I had collected). Halloween has served both as a source of artistic inspiration, as in Pete’s case, and as a major selling time for cheap plastic toys and brand-name sweets. The circumstances surrounding the critics of Mr. Scarecrow bring to realization an unexpected fact of community and communication. As Pete himself mentioned when I spoke with him on Saturday, stirring up a listserv “is like throwing a ham bone to a pit of piranhas.” Anyone can voice his opinion instantly, anonymously, and without any direct consequences. Before the advent of Internet newsletters, criticism along these lines would have taken place through the “letters to the editor” section of a newspaper. But the Internet is unmoderated, uncensored and uncontrolled. It is simultaneously private and public, preserving the privacy of the attackers, but making their criticisms public to anyone. We knew only the first names of some of the assailants. We may as well have read the responses of complete strangers. My family and I probably see these people every day as we walk the dog, or drive to and from school. The flurry of emails has offered a great deal of entertainment to my family and me as we approach the 31st. I look forward to seeing the reaction of heedless trick-or-treaters on All Hallows’ Eve, suddenly confronted by the gaze of Pete’s creation. Alois Cerbu Following this piece online at www.flagpole.com is Pete Pattavina’s rather eloquent response to the Five Points listserv in which he defends himself and his creation and explains the origin of Armless Boy.

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The unisex bathroom in Brooks Hall. work of gender neutral bathrooms,” lists Brooks Hall alongside a slew of other unisex facilities in our town, and several other web forums feature posts from users giddy about its existence. I spend some time wondering why there’s a need for “a nationwide network of gender neutral bathrooms,” and why on Earth it would ever be “Unsafe 2 Pee.” How risky could it be? Then I read the websites a little more closely, and things start to make sense. A call to Aaron Saiama at UGA’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) Resource Center clarifies things even more. Aaron tells me that there are approximately 30 transgendered students on campus, nearly all of whom will eventually need to tinkle. Finding a place to go when you look and dress like a woman—most of the students have transitioned from male to female, but are anatomically male—could range from uncomfortable to dangerous, depending on whom you’re sharing a bathroom with. So, the LGBT Resource Center teamed up with the offices of Student Affairs and Institutional Diversity to change some of the bathrooms on campus to unisex facilities. This means that women or men can use these bathrooms, either separately or (gasp!) at the same time. The lock on the door provides privacy for folks who don’t want people of either gender walking in on them while they’re doing their business, something many gassy but non-transgendered bathroom users might also appreciate. Now, before you get all “political correctness has gone too far spending my taxpayer dollars on bathrooms for perverts why

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